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POPSQuite the gem dandy Harry Kazanjian learned to polish stones because of an eye infection. Kazanjian discovered he had a knack for envisioning a gemstone in the rough, the way sculptors see a finished work in a slab of marble. When he reunited with his family, he persuaded his brother James to go into the gem business with him. The brothers traveled the world buying rare and valuable stones. The Spencer family had sold them many blue and yellow sapphires. One day in 1947, Harry Kazanjian saw a pile of black stones at the Spencers' home that they had thought worthless. He asked to inspect them, thinking they might be star sapphires. Spencer told his son to go get the doorstop.
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POPSA tribute to Original Kasper's - history, in hot dogs
More (emphasis mine): Hosted by the Site Memory Collective…from John F. Kennedy University in Berkeley, “Kasper’s Stories” is a part of the group’s commitment to “exploring the changing urban landscape as seen through individual and community memories of public spaces.” In the case of Kasper’s, it’s a study of one place’s impact on its residents–both when it’s there and after it disappears. “You don’t analyze how important something like this is until it’s gone,” said Kim Campisano, one of the organizers. “And you don’t realize how important it is to have that everyday connection with the same place and people in what is a vastly changing world.” …Yaglijian, smiling and mingling for two hours, said he wanted to reopen the place . “It’s time,” he said, confident that he can get the money. “I’ve kept saying that without giving the exact year for the last few years. But this time it’ll be ready again by the end of this year or early next .” YES PLEASE
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POPSBang Mi? Top 10 Foodie Typos Haste makes waste. It can also make very entertaining typos. It takes a keen eye (or a Jay Leno Show intern) to spot the exceptional gem on a takeout menu or expose the unintentional comedy amongst rambling food metaphors.
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POPSAlameda Title Loans Is there a typical loan amount with Alameda Title Loans? It is up to you and your car. We give title loans in Alameda of all sizes every day. People can choose any amount they want once they qualify for an amount above $2,600 and have taken out loans up to $30,000 My car is an oldie but goodie, is that ok for Alameda Title Loans? Typically we take car and trucks from 1996 and later, but if you have a gem in your garage, or a fixed up T-bird, we’ll certainly take a look. Does Alameda Title Loans charge a big initial fee just to take out the loan? No. You only pay the low monthly interest rates. Other companies will try to offer insanely low rates, but what they don’t advertise is the huge initial fee which puts the net interest rate of theirs, way way above ours. Those are the only “interest rates” you’ll find lower than ours. See, the quotations around “interest rates” because they way those other companies do business is nearly fraud.
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POPSQuartzsite Title Loans #1 Auto Title Loans in Quartzsite! Quartzsite Title Loans hopes all of you are finding that one big gem that pays off your house. If you don’t however, because some tourist came in and got lucky, and you need to take out a car title loan, we are here for you. Since 2001, we are here to provide title loans in Quartzsite, Blythe, Parker, Salome, Brenda and more. Deal-breakers for other car title loan companies that won’t affect your loan with us: •Bad credit •A maximum loan limit •A waiting period •Possession of your car Quartzsite Title Loans not only looks past these issues, but can get you your cash in more than a timely fashion. Try 24 hours. That’s usually the most time it will take us from the time you click APPLY NOW to having the money in your hand for your title loan in Quartzsite.
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POPSTitle Loans Quartzsite Fill out our online application and you can find out just how simple it is to get that loan you need. We are proud to serve the Quartzsite area and provide you with as big a loan as you need today. Call us at (888) 700 – 7505. Email us fred@needcashnow.com Give us a holler online “I recently moved to Quartzsite to open up a new store. I was the financial backer. Well things didn’t start off too hot and I Needed some money until things picked up. I knew they would, and I was right, but until they did, Quartzsite Title Loans gave me the car title loan I needed and saved my butt.” Chuck W.
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POPSThe Best Bar In America Minneapolis is a fun city. Nyes is another Twin-Cites gem More accurately, it is the two best bars in America--Nye's Bar, known as the "Old Side" to its ancient staff and unshifting regulars, and the upscale bordello kitsch of the Polonaise Room--connected through their shared fire wall by a pair of swinging doors. When it comes right down to it, you're either Nye's or you're Polonaise, making this place a kind of crossroads inside and out.
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POPSHow Out of Touch Is This White House? Two possible explanations: (1) Gibbsy was trying to say something else and it came out very wrong; (2) Gibbsy was in a deep, deep coma for much of the past decade. Either way, maybe "White House press secretary" isn't the optimal line of work for him. I'm stammering at the moment myself from sheer frustration at deciding where to begin to answer him, but thankfully has pulled the necessary links together to do the job.
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POPSTo the world of future Just some more bizzarre stuff I run across in my daily inspection of the web. I found this gem as I was jamming to another called the new trolls from circa 1974
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POPS2010 HONDA VFR1200F V-4 the next generation of new motorcycle technology Just a few of the incredible features and benefits found in the VFR1200F include Honda MotoGP engine technology and architecture; a light and compact 1237cc liquid-cooled 76-degree V-4 that pumps out amazing levels of power; Throttle By Wire for next-generation throttle response; lightweight and compact Unicam® valvetrain allows for significantly smaller cylinder heads; optional Dual Clutch Automatic Transmission with manual mode and automatic mode with two D/S modes and paddle-style shifters; Honda slipper clutch in the manual-shift VFR1200F; GP technology layer-concept aero fairing for unrivaled air management and futuristic style; next-generation shaft drive system with offset pivot point and sliding constant-velocity joint for a new level of shaft-drive performance and control. The VFR1200F will be available at Honda dealers in Spring of 2010.
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POPSLink Party: Miley Cyrus Is a Bad Tipper • Since we’ve all had a chance to say good-bye to Miley Cyrus‘ Twitter, now it’s time to get back to good ol’ gossip. Like this gem: She went to Outback Steakhouse and didn’t tip on her $70 bill. According to her rep, “She didn’t know she was supposed to tip unless she was eating inside.” Too bad there isn’t some microblogging site or something where she can defend herself.
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POPS Earrings guide for men Great guide to what's hot in the world for men's earrings. A gem for men who like to keep up with fashion.
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POPSOnly Breath I know I know... it is my flavour of these moments. The poet Rumi has been a favourite of mine for ages. During my perusing of sufi dancing I stumbled upon this gem.
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