Hand Polished Why and where does the choice of hand for the wedding ring differ?
Here in the UK we all wear our wedding rings on our left hand.
I have a German friend, however, who wears her wedding ring on her right hand. She says that is normal where she comes from in Germany. I also have a Polish friend who is married and I notice that his wedding ring is also on his right hand.
So my two questions are:
Why is there the right/left divide?
In which countries/cultures do you see the ring on the left hand and in which do you see it on the right?
A Greek Orthodox bride wears the ring on the left hand prior to the ceremony, then moves it to the right hand after the wedding.
In Norway, Russia, Ukraine, Bulgaria, Poland, Austria, Germany, Denmark, Latvia, some countries of former Yugoslavia and in Spain (except in Catalonia) the wedding ring is worn on the ring finger of the right hand.
In the Netherlands, Protestants traditionally wear their engagement ring on the ring finger of the left hand, and their wedding ring on the ring finger of the right hand (a practice which is also widespread in Germany), whereas Roman Catholics do the opposite.
In the Dutch-speaking part of Belgium, the wedding ring on the ring finger of the left hand is traditional among Roman Catholics living in the provinces of West Flanders and East Flanders and in part of Limburg, but not elsewhere.
In a traditional Jewish wedding ceremony, the groom places the ring on the bride’s index finger, and not the ring finger; Today the ring usually is moved to the ring finger after the ceremony and most Jewish grooms have adopted wearing a wedding ring. This tradition is because in Ancient Israel, at the time of the Talmud, the Jews believed the index finger was closest to the heart, whereas Christians thought that it was the ring finger.
In the Indian wedding tradition, the left hand is considered inauspicious. Hence the wedding ring is worn on the right hand. However, despite tradition, some wear the ring on the left hand, matching cultural practice in some western countries.
Hand Polished
how much does it cost to get a ring professionally polished by a jeweller?
I’ve bought a second hand ring, but it’s very scratched (not deep scratches though). How much would a jeweller charge me to get it looking like new?
Would they be able to do it the same day or have to send it off? Thanks!
Why do you ask the an online community. Take a trady directory and phone some jewelliers in your town.
I’m making a birthday present for a friend and I would like ideas other than nail polish/ remover to put in a pedicure type gift basket. Thanks in advance for the ideas!
I already know nail polish and nail polish remover. I just need ideas for little extra things to add…
that’ll be a good birthday present
Remover Pedicure
What are some stores where i can buy a manicure/pedicure kit?
i want to start doing my nails and toe nails and start to make them look better and softer than they do now
in the set i want the hand/Foot Massage lotion, short artificial nails, the tools,Hand cream,Cuticle remover, etc
mal-mart, walgreens, just about anywhere that sells make-up and polish, especially now that’s it around christmas time. if you Wait till the day after christmas you can get a fairly big one from wal-mart for 50% off, it’ll be with all the other christmas gift sets… hope this helped!
Bascially i have a dry skin friends can u please tell me the Simple procedure for doing self facial,manicure & pedicure with the following ingredients, i do have
Aloevera gel,Sandal paste, Multani mati,mud pack(VLCC ready made paste) walnut scrub,cleansing milk. In addition to this i also have steam inhaler,body massager,pumic stone,pedicure & manicure brushes,acetone.
Iam a working lady i spend nearly 8-10 hours near a computer system for which i have got lot of dark circles i just want to get rid of it, i also have some pimples which often comes when i take any medicine. And i also want to know the simple tips to maintain dry hair.
hi..i can understand how working womens feel with their day to day skincare problem..what i do is as i have dry skin aswell and dark circles..juice of raw potato ..u just need 1-2 drop..if u put that may be 2-3 times a week or every day if possible ..within a month you r dark circle will become very light…self facial…u can make face mask by just using sandal powder,besan,milk and rose water,apply a thin layer in your face ,leave it for 15 min and then wash slowly..when you dont have time to make this ,somedays you can put a thin layer of aloevera gel but add little water,dont put pure concentrated aloevera gel….you can use same for body(not aloevera) but add multani mitti and it really works for body as a good exfoliator….for pedicure and manicure…u can put glycerine and few drops of lemon in the night,it really gives very soft hand feet..and then once a week soak your hands and feet with liquid wash..use brush and pumic stone .take off nail paint first..and always remember to apply body lotion after shower and always use good and rich cream for your hands and feet….i hope it works for you..
thanks
Massager Facial
if healthy hair needs a healthy scalp, what things could and should you be doing or not doing, from day to day
….ie if the scalps needs to be unclogged with debris, should you use a fine variation of a facial scrub on your scalp?
what can/should you do to bring oxygenated blood to the surface of your head?
is bright artificial light stimulation good or bad?
can the scalp be stimulated by lots of tiny accupuncture sized needles,bunched together and lightly pushed against the scalp as a kind of head stimulator/massager
what could you put on your scalp to give it a delicious tingle?
You have a wonderful set of questions.
As licensed cosmetologist for 30 years I can give you the overview of what has been tuaght for many years.
Healthy hair comes from a healthy body, things to consider are taking a suppliment such as Biotin, Niacin and Zink (good for hair skin & nails).
You can take it internally as well as purchase biotin products for the hair & scalp.
To oxygenate you would need to manipulate your scalp by doing a scalp Therapy Massage. This done at least once per day stimulates the red blood cells to the scalp/skin tissues therefore vitalizing the hair folicles on your scalp. There was a older practice of using a electron manipulator. It greatly resembles the globes that have the electrical arcs going through it you can hanlde that are so neat to watch. This large glass comb was done as a scalp therapy. I am certain in some salons it may very well still be offered as a service.
Regarding bright artificial light it can be damaging to your hair. You have to consider also free radicals. The excessive heat from artifical light can remove much needed moisture and create very dry brittle hair therefore creating an unhealthy head of hair.
I would not reccomend facial scrub for the scalp as scal PH and facial PH can differ and the scrub can be harmful to tender scalp areas that normally are “protected” by hair.
Day to day maintenence is simple; use a quality PH balaced professional shampoo. A moisturizing replacement can be added as needed, porhaps once to twice per week. If you hair does not hold moisture, then it needs a prtein prior to moisturinzing, otherwise the hair (protein) cannot hold the moisture being used. So with that said, use a product like Redkens (C) C.A.T. it is a spray on protein product which we use in salons to recreate a form of protein for hair that has been deprived of moisture or abused by chemicals.
A scal therapy once per day or 3 x weekly would be excellent and the vitamin suppliment mentioned is fine. Excessesive heat by using styling prducts can damage hair however it can be great for “controlled damage” which allows your hair to hold style and respond to your needs.
If you have ever seen the sleeky silk head of perfect hair, is it styled? Does it just hang there?
Exactly it sure does unless someone is working at creating a nice control to the damage on the scalp.
Bottom line if you care for your hair with these simple techniques, your hair will look vibrant, be full of body and respond to you.
We use Sea breeze in the salon in the “older days” for our repeat weekly clients it is very refreshing, tingly and they loved it. Now days there are style finishers just check out your favorite brand and consult in a professional salon or suply company not grocery store products.
Duck Bath Who is a NBA player that still plays with his rubber duck when he takes a bubble bath?
STAR question if you have seen the movie, Zombieland
Well for a fact I know Charles Barkley does proof here http://www.blogcdn.com/nba.fanhouse.com/media/2009/09/charles-barkley-rubber-ducky-200.jpg
Duck Bath
What was the name of the talking duck bath toy I had in the 90s?
He was white with clothes, had a huge bill, talked, went in the bath. I think his name was Merduck but there is nothing on him that I can find. Please help!
Here’s a link with a picture. His name was Murduck. Hope this helps:
Oil Organic How can my small village in Andalucia sell its organic olive oil in UK?
I live in Zufre, Andalucia. Our village have turned organic in the Olive Oil production and are looking to sell it around the world.
Any help welcome
Try the US we have more money to waste. Organic stuff is a rage here lately. Did you say olive oil? We’re nuts for that too. Though I prefer peanut and canola oil. Here is the site of a huge specialty grocer in the US. They would buy everything you could make if it’s good. http://www.wholefoods.com/
Oil Organic
Who sells the most inexpensive certified Organic Jojoba oil?
Looking for some I can purchase online for an affordable price.
Body Art Forms has a 1 oz. bottle for $4.00. I have it and it’s lasting a while!
I push mowed my yard today and washed my truck and now i have a very sore back muscle. i don’t have a heat pad or any kind of massager.
I find when my back pains after strenuous work a nice warm to hot bath helps alleviate the pain. Even better with radox added to the water.
Just lay back and let all your troubles drift away.
Cold packs can also help if you do not have a proper cold pack – try looking in your freezer for a packet of peas or beans or corn or whatever you have and place it on your back wrapped in a damp cloth.
Hope this does the trick……….
Massager Muscle
mini massager?
at night when i’m in bed i take my mini massager and turn it on and put the little arm with a massager on the end in my vagina hole. i tighten all my leg muscles and it gets me in a mood like i’m gonna have sex and when i think about my mate i get all turned on. Anyone ever heard of this?? What’s going on?? What is it?? Is it ok to do this??
Of course it’s ok! You’re masturbating with a small massager, and stimulating your clitoris. It sounds like you are almost reaching an orgasm. There is nothing wrong with it- have fun!
Table Free Looking for free sewing table cabinet plans to build?
I would like a sewing station my husband needs a plan & measurements to go by, I would like to download some free plans but I haven’t found many designs & i would like a good sized station, thanks for your help
I’m not sure if this is exactly what you’re looking for, but this site’s free plans may be adaptable
http://plansnow.com/freeplans.html
(the free desk, tables, and storage plan?)
Also, there are 2 proper sewing center plans here, but not free
This has more links
http://woodworking.about.com/od/woodworkingplansdesigns/
Table Free
do you get free drinks if you buy a table in a nightclub?
it’s my first time going to a nightclub, my friend is planning to buy a table, he says that if you buy a table, the amount of free drinks you get is equivalent to the table you bought.
One way or another, you will pay for what is ordered. There are no free rides, but you may be getting a small discount on drinks that you buy in bulk. If this is your first time out at a nightclub, then make sure that there is alternate transportation, a designated driver, and that you are careful about the intake of alcohol. Be cool, have fun, but keep it in moderation. And as always, it is proper etiquette to reasonably tip the wait staff.
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One of my 2 dogs got into the garbage and ate 2 chicken bones… I have a guess of which dog did it but at this point we are assuming it was either one. I have called the vet and they told to feed them bread and food to make sure their stomachs are full to cushion the bones. I’ve been told to give them cotton balls and the vet said that we could give them bread or cotton ball to help. Has anyone been through this? What worked best for you? we are really hoping to avoid taking them to the emergency vet.
It’s the splintering that is the problem… and before they were domesticated they weren’t eating Cooked chicken bones which dry out and splinter.
Lindsay.. did you read the question? they said to use cotton balls OR bread… I just wanted to know which one people had better luck with. We talked to several vets, they all said there was no need to bring them in unless they showed signs of distress.
I have good experiences with bread. My dog ate a spool of thread a couple of weeks ago and my vet also suggested bread to fill her stomach. The thread came out about 12 hours later. A household remedy here in Denmark is to feed your dog cooked asparagus if it has eaten something sharp, as the asparagus fibres are supposed to wrap themselves around the sharp object. I haven’t tried it myself, though.
Cooked chicken bones can certainly be dangerous as they can splinter and cut the dog’s intestine, but luckily it doesn’t happen that often. Most likely your dogs will be just fine. Feed them bread, and keep an eye on them, so you’re ready to rush them to the emergency vet if they become listless or sick.
Full Cushion
Where can I buy a good dress form?
Where could I buy a good dress form either used or new it doesnt really matter. I already looked at Joann’s Fabric Store but their expensive. Do you think local fabric stores would have any? I dont want the ones that open up and make gaps so the size gets bigger. If you’ve ever seen project runway the dress forms they have are full cushion. So if you know a good place I could get one please let me know! Thanks!
The forms shown on PR are Wolfe forms, and they’re expensive. Very expensive. You need to buy the size you’re going to use.
Do either have benefits that aren’t addressed by the other? A chiropractor said that percussion massager are highly under-rated, what does that mean?
the shiatsu massagers that i have seen are rather rough, even to the point of causing pain.
i prefer the percussion. it is easier to control the pressure.
Shiatsu Massager
Help! Huge knots in my back.?
For several years, I have had these huge knots in my back. One in my right shoulder, one about 4″ lower, and one about 2″ lower than that. I have been to a chiropractor(4 sessions). This did not help. I also have a huge numb spot on that side of my back too. Sometimes it tingles and itches. It has never really caused me much pain. When you push on the bottom two knots, it hurts the top knot in my shoulder. They seem to be connected. If I use my shiatsu massager on the knots, it seems to make them larger, and it makes my spine hurt, and gives me a headache. I takes days for the swelling to go down. What do I do?
Also I forgot. My legs have been aching really bad lately too.
Stop doing massages! This could be making it worse. I have had problems with my right shoulder for years and am about to have to get surgery on it…mine’s a little different then yours but I can understand. I would make an apt. with a orthopedic surgeon. This doesn’t mean you have to get surgery, but they can run tests, get you some medicine, maybe some physical therapy, tell him everything, this could be serious