Yellow sapphire is the astrological gemstone of the Jupiter or Brihaspati Graha as known in Vedic Literature. Yellow Sapphire comes from the family of mineral known as Corundum and has hardness of 9 on the Mohrs Scale. It has a Specific Gravity of 4.03 and is dichromatic. Yellow yapphire is known as Pushyaraga or one possessing the color of the nakshatra Pushya in Sanskrit, Pukhraj in Hindi, Zard Yakut in Persian and Asphar in Urdu.Yellow...more
When I received this bottle of Brugal Anejo Rum, it somehow triggered a long lost memory from my misspent youth. Back then, I was 20 years old and living in Alexandria, Louisiana; dont ask why, but I was. I only lived there for a year because I just couldnt take the heat. On top of that, the humidity was so intense I swear I was never dry. Fortunately, I met a willowy 18 year old girl with short red hair and ended up having one seriously hot...more
You know, I thought I had been around the block once or twice and was fairly familiar with most forms of alcohol, but I guess youre never really too old to learn something new. When the bottle of Pisco Porton arrived, I could only stand there and stare at the bottle in total amazement, WTF? What in the world is Pisco Porton?It comes in a beautiful and very heavy bottle with a 3 dimensional picture of a hacienda that remotely resembles the Alamo called the Hacienda La Caravedo. Interestingly enough, it also states established 1684 and whatever this stuff is, its imported from Peru. The back of the bottle gives the first clue to the contents: The authentic Peruvian Pisco. OK, time to fire up the old computer and Google up Pisco.Pisco is a strong, colorless grape brandy produced in Peru and Chile. It was developed by Spanish settlers in the 16th century as a cheaper alternative to orujo, a brandy that was imported from Spain. Pisco received its name from (DUH) the town of Pisco. In the late 1550s, the Spanish began to plant and harvest export quality grapes selected to produce wine. Those grapes that did not measure up were discarded or given to the farmers to do with as they pleased...more
Packaging, packaging, packaging thats the key to quirky marketing success in the spirits industry not unlike it is location, location, location in real estate. When I pulled the bottle of Medea vodka out of the box, I beheld the first programmable vodka bottle in the world. Yes, programmable, like in computerized. But Ill get back to that in a...more
Your online business is growing fast? Your platform has not enough space to contain all entities? Shopping cart performs bad? If not, be certain that sooner or later you will deal with some of these issues. Although the problems are different the only way to solve them all is changing your shopping cart. If you decided to change your platform to...more
For regular people, getting an FFL without anyone to guide them through the process is hard. They also need to factor that a failed application would come to haunt in all there future attempts. It is always better to access an FFL guide which would substantially increase their chances for getting the approval.Do FFL guides really help in getting the license? This is a question often asked by the license seekers. The simple answer is Yes, they do, provided the writer of these guides is someone experienced who knows the process inside out and not a nave who has written the piece overnight.Getting an FFL at your home address is not difficult if you know how to fill up the FFL form. ATF people are not going to approve your application if you want to keep a gun just for hobby. You have to convince them that you want to engage in the business of firearms. Some people think that only the people who have a commercial store front can get an FFL. It is nothing as such. All you need to do is to complete the application. In fact, if you are serious about using the FFL to set up a business venture, you would need a bit more than a license. You would need insight from the current dealers on how...more
Woo Hoo! I love that voodoo that you do to give me the drinks I crave! Ill bet that theres a great deal more than just voodoo involved in brewing and distilling alcohol. I bet there is religion, superstition, science, art, knowledge, subterfuge,...more
They say the belly rules the mind. Do you believe in this Spanish proverb? Do you think this should really be the situation? On one look, it is just right. However, this should not always be the situation. The opposite should be. When it comes to...more
Each swimwear maker provides their particular diverse proportions regarding diverse physique sorts and also measurements. For your best suit, determine the particular bustline. Examine this kind of way of measuring contrary to the common dimensions...more
Make an entrance with a bang by travelling in a stretch limo to your special event or pick up your guests at the hotel or airport in a limo. You will make a very positive impact by making your guests feel like royalty and create a good impression by...more
A limousine is a long car driven by a chauffeur, and has luxurious interiors that come with air-conditioning, bar, television, music and have beautiful lit ceilings. There are many occasions in life when it is important to travel in style by using a...more
There were times when the rugs were only limited to kitchens. Everything that was torn off or that gave a shabby look was categorized under rugs. But, now rugs have become a great medium of home decor. Rugs or simple mats are being used in most of...more