I would suggest you avoid the Jewelry districts, simply because the competition is so fierce that it breeds questionable practices and half truths amongst the occupants.Never buy a diamond without a certificate - Without a certificate you could quite easily buy a piece of glass set into an engagement ring setting and be non the wiser, but up to $5000 poorer. However a certificate alone does not guarantee a better deal, you need to be proficient in understanding exactly what it is telling you, and how each factor that is covered affects the price and quality of the ring.Understand the 4 C's of diamonds - Most people know something about the 4 C's of diamond buying including, Cut, Clarity, Carat and Color. However very few people know how to each of the 4 factors interact to determine the price and quality of a diamond.If you follow this advice you significantly reduce your chance of being fleeced by a dishonest salesman. Treat your purchase as a significant financial purchase. Set your budget up-front and do not go too much above or below the price you've set yourself.

Try not to get to emotionally involved in the purchase and the outcome should be favorable..

In a recent test two hundred and fifty women drank as little as half a cup of tea per day and their pregnancy rates were double those who did not. To get rid of puffy eyes lie on your bed or wherever and place either a moist teabag or tea compress over both of your eyes and leave for about 20 minutes. Swelling around the eyes will disappear and your eyes will return to their former glory. One way to rid your refrigerator of unpleasant smells is to place one or two used tea bags somewhere within the fridge. The next day any bad smell will be gone! Use tea to kill warts.

The tannic acid found in tea is said to be just as effective in killing warts as many wart removers that you can purchase over the counter at the local drug store! Soak a black tea bag in hot water, and then place the damp bag on the wart itself for fifteen minutes a couple of times each day. Slowly the wart will shrink and soon disappear. Medical researchers have known for many years that men in Asian countries who consume green tea have very low instances of prostate cancer. Many prominent researchers are convinced that this is due to green tea containing many powerful antioxidants and preventative anti-cancer agents. In recent Australian studies CSIRO scientists found that the occurrence of skin cancer in laboratory mice was greatly reduced when they were given black tea.

It is thought that polyphenols which are very strong antioxidants and are contained in the tea are the most likely reason for this phenomenon. The most expensive teabag in the world was made for the 75'th anniversary of the PG TIPS tea company. The bag was filled with two hundred and eighty diamonds and expensive limited edition tea leaves. The bag cost 7,500 pounds and was sold at auction in aid of a Children's hospital in the United Kingdom. Did you know that Turkey is a nation of mainly Tea drinker? In fact Turkey is now the worlds number one nation when it comes to tea drinking.

Many Turks drink a staggering twenty to thirty cups per day each and tea is now practically their national drink..

For instance, the classic heavy link bracelet is brought up-to-date with a toggle clasp sporting diamonds on each end of the bar fastener. Patterns are repeated in cufflink, pendant, key ring and ring, offering attractive sets to give as gifts, as well as to wear. Men also do not have to fuss about keeping their Hot Diamonds jewelry clean since every piece is given a bath of rhodium, making them tarnish-free. World renowned Canadian jeweler, John Hardy, who lives and creates his line in Bali, will be introducing his first collection of men's jewelry this fall called "Black Ice," combining sterling silver with black sapphires. Fred Bennett brings a vast array of sterling silver pieces for men into the market with his 2004 collection.

With elegant silver dotted with diamonds, oxidized silver that produces bold stripes of black, sleek satin finish pieces or even a series of "scratched" finish designs, the Fred Bennett line offers men an infinite variety of ways to wear silver. Even black agate, tiger's eye, enamel and resin are worked with silver to create masculine and bold patterns in the jewelry. Very popular is the combination of highly polished sterling silver with matte-finished sterling, giving each piece texture and interest. Men are enjoying a way to bring individuality and style into their wardrobe without spending a fortune. Not only is sterling silver affordable, but it looks extremely fashionable with blacks, grays and the darker colors so many "mainstream men" choose to wear.

Men purchased $5 billion worth of jewelry last year, or 12 per cent of all jewelry sold. Much of that jewelry was purchased as gifts for wives and girlfriends. That is quickly changing as men are now on the lookout for their own personal jewelry and sterling silver is topping the charts as the metal of choice.www.jewelrycrossings.com.

If the diamond is well graded on the BrillianceScope it will look stunning in direct light conditions.This technology facilitates the choice decision by permitting buyers to be convinced of the qualities of a stone all by themselves without the help of a layman..

A.G. Media represents a unique opportunity to not only put your investment dollars to work for your family's financial future, but to also play a major role in taking the Gospel to the ends of the earth.A.G. Media Group, Inc. was established to become a leading faith based media holding company, comprising Christian-based internet, print, radio and television related properties and technology development services. A.G.

Media was formed in 2003 by Michael Kron, Earl Azimov and Pierre Redding. In November 2003, A.G. Media Group acquired the GospelCity.com Inc. web property and has several complimentary media properties and technology services in development which address a large consumer base consisting of: * Christian consumers * Mainstream consumers * Established artists * Radio stations * Record labels * Industry promoters In September 2004, A.G. Media successfully launched the newly redesigned GospelCity.com web property to critical acclaim, establishing a globally recognized, leading brand and cutting edge Gospel music/entertainment web destination.

A.G. Media's goal is to address the high demand and need for positive messaging through Christian music and entertainment content by creating and distributing this content through multiple media channels including its own continually growing audience base. A.G. Media will continue to acquire and develop faith-based properties as part of this strategy. A.G.

Media currently receives over 12,000,000 hits per month on its GospelCity.com website and recently announced a new strategic alliance with ABC Radio, ChristianCafe.com, and acquired the assets of PrayerMail.com from Atlanta based Platinum Investment Capital.When asked to comment on the recent developments of A.G. Media, Christian Traders CEO - DeWayne Reeves, issued the following statement: "My excitement and enthusiasm grows with each passing day. The exciting aspect of the Christian industry is in the fact that it is not driven primarily by external economics but by the inherent needs of individuals seeking spiritual and emotional edification, the byproduct being a continually thriving and growing market. Watching this management team comprised of Christian men and women, execute their strategic agenda step by step, increasing shareholder value while building God's kingdom, is the absolute highlight of my investment career. As A.G.

Media aggressively pursues what I believe to be a God given vision, the opportunity for members of Christian Traders and AMGJ shareholders at large, is growing exponentially. We have a situation here, where the fundamental and technical trading pattern of the company is absolutely off the chart. A.G. Media is creating a blueprint for success that I believe will be emulated by more and more public companies in the future as they continue to show the world that it is indeed possible to operate a highly profitable company that brings honor and glory to God himself. So many investors today, via mutual funds and other investment vehicles are unwittingly profiting from the sale of tobacco, alcohol, pornography and worse.

With a tiny public float of approximately 70 million shares, my personal vision is to see 700 men or women of faith take control of 100,000 shares each. This is of course a mathematical impossibility because there are many shareholders who already own far more than 100,000 shares and have no plans of selling any time soon. In my opinion, if the public float is placed in strong hands that refuse to sell, we will easily see a share price above a dollar in record time as the supply dries up. Based on Friday's closing price, 100,000 shares of A.G. Media stock would cost an investor under $4,000.00 which again, in my opinion, represents the single greatest risk/reward ratio I have ever seen.

I trade in and out of many companies on a daily basis, but my AMGJ, that's a keeper."Mr. Reeves encourages investors to do their own due diligence. A starting point for that research is located at http://christiantraders.com/amgj and includes both fundamental and technical information.Other Company NewsThe greatest anomaly to ever hit Wall Street, CMKM Diamonds Inc. has been followed very closely by Christian Traders. Due to a lack of publicly available information, Christian Traders was never able to issue a 100% buy recommendation on CMKM Diamonds Inc.

although it has been publicly disclosed that the company does hold 20 million shares as a hedge that perhaps this is not just an "urban legend". Ms. Debi Kiontke a World Vision Artist, active trader and Senior Administrator of the Christian Traders online forum (http://forums.christiantraders.com) was asked for her opinion on the recent activity at CMKM Diamonds Inc. "CMKM Diamonds Inc. recently returned to filing status when they rescinded the form previously filed that allowed them non-reporting status.

Even though CMKM Diamonds Inc. is considered fully reporting we still don't know any more than we did two years ago. The company has issued two press releases recently and the consensus of the CMKM Diamonds Inc. crowd is that the company will be filing past quarterlies and communicate more often with shareholders. We are looking forward to seeing that happen.

Most of the forum regulars still think this is the stock play of a lifetime and many have added to their position."Another anomaly with CMKM Diamonds Inc. is that there seems to be an extremely large number of Christian shareholders. Many of those individuals are now moving quickly to position themselves as AMGJ shareholders based on the information we see flowing across the message boards on a daily basis. There is no disputing the fact that AMGJ has been undergoing serious accumulation over the past few months and in the very near future, we may wake up one morning to find out that there just aren't any more shares for sale.Recent Christian Traders Press Releasehttp://news.yahoo.com/news?tmpl=story&u=/ContentDesk/20050208/bs_ContentDesk/ContentDesk206602_2All syndication and reprint requests should be directed to:CT Global Media Inc.1-800-357-5953Christian Traders Inc. is not a registered securities firm.

This editorial is not a solicitation to purchase securities. CT is not a licensed securities broker or financial planner. Any information contained in this press release, at http://christiantraders.com , or on "Prosperity for God's People", is simply the opinion of this editor, CT, guests, columnists or members. Christian Traders does not accept cash, stock, warrants, or promises thereof, to select or profile any company. CT brings new meaning to the term - "Investor Relations Firm".

He actually works for you, the investor or fund manager..

Your personal preference will prevail, but it's possible to sacrifice quality for size. Colored diamonds are a popular choice, so one possibility is to opt for a lower grade color to get more diamond for your dollar.Where to look for an affordable engagement ringWhy go past the World Wide Web? Crank up the computer and browse online, it's the easiest, most pain-free way to find a great affordable engagement ring that's not going to break the bank.Of course, who can go past e-Bay for a bargain-priced affordable engagement ring? Another good value online jewelry auction site is Bidz.com. But a word of advice - make sure you do your homework before placing a bid. Get a handle on the various grades of diamonds available and the type of metal you fancy - be it yellow gold, white gold or platinum.Check out your local pawnshops too, they usually have terrific bargains on affordable engagement rings. And if it makes you feel a bit, well, icky, owning a pawnshop engagement ring, just remember that antique and vintage engagement rings are all the rage - and they have a history too.Finding a bargain-price affordable engagement ring makes sense.

It leaves you plenty of money to spend on other things you may need for your new life together. Like a ride-on mower, perhaps?.

And do whatever you can to ensure she has quiet surroundings ? even suggest she move to another room if she finds it hard to sleep through nighttime crying.2. New mom jewelry.???? New moms love jewelry that features baby charms, baby shoes, moms holding babies, etc. "I recommend Lucy Ann products (www.lucyann.com) because they're adorable, they can be personalized, and they're reasonably priced," Gallagher says.3. Maid service for a month.???? For the neat freak who is just too exhausted to do it all herself, this is the perfect gift. "It may not seem romantic, but she'll love the fact that you're thinking of her needs," saysGallagher.4.

A personal chef or a post-baby casserole shower.???? "The last thing a new mom has time for is cooking, but you still have to eat something for dinner every night," says Gallagher. ???? If you can afford it, hire a personal chef to cook and store two weeks' worth of meals in your freezer. Go to www.personalchef.com for referrals. If finances won't permit that luxury,ask friends or relatives to throw her a post-baby casserole shower. Each friend or relatives makes a casserole that can be frozen and re-heat as needed.

5. A memory.???? "Memory-savers like scrapbooks, baby pictures and photo gifts are always a hit with new moms," says Gallagher. If she's a digital photography fan, Shutterfly www.shutterfly.com) offers prepaid print plans and portrait packages from $24. Or have a photo quilt made at Personal Creations (www.personalcreations.com) or a hand-drawn pencil sketch or watercolor done from one of your baby photos at My DaVinci (www.mydavinci.com).Moms can get a free sample chapter of "The Gallagher Guide to the Baby Years" by sending a blank email to e-mail protected from spam bots or visiting www.gallagherguide.com..

Internet bidders from six states deposited $200,000 to participate in the bidding for the highly desirable, yet purportedly haunted mansion."At the end of the day, everyone was happy with the outcome including our business partners, EG&G Technical Services and the U.S. Department of the Treasury. That was the reason BidLive was used in the first place. Definitive results" says Pat D'Angelo, President of Alliance Commerce.The IRS was highly successful in their first ever, seized personal property Internet auction using BidLive in December of 2004 where about $9 million of seized diamonds were sold. Virtually similar results in the sale of the Redstone Castle were realized with over 25% of the revenues coming from BidLive's Internet bidders.About Alliance CommerceFounded in 1999 and specializing in Web-based electronic commerce solutions, BidLive is the company's latest proprietary and patent-pending, software technology for the live auction industry.

BidLive's real-time audio, video and the real-time Bidcasting? technology is in high demand around the world.Contact:Alliance Commerce, Inc.Mr. Pat D'AngeloTel: 954-575-2300Website: BidLive.net.

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No matter how polite and pleasant and accommodating a man may be, none of us dare to deal with him if we suspect "false weights and measures." Strict honesty, not only lies at the foundation of all success in life (financially), but in every other respect. Uncompromising integrity of character is invaluable. It secures to its possessor a peace and joy which cannot be attained without it--which no amount of money, or houses and lands can purchase. A man who is known to be strictly honest, may be ever so poor, but he has the purses of all the community at his disposal--for all know that if he promises to return what he borrows, he will never disappoint them. As a mere matter of selfishness, therefore, if a man had no higher motive for being honest, all will find that the maxim of Dr.

Franklin can never fail to be true, that "honesty is the best policy." To get rich, is not always equivalent to being successful. "There are many rich poor men," while there are many others, honest and devout men and women, who have never possessed so much money as some rich persons squander in a week, but who are nevertheless really richer and happier than any man can ever be while he is a transgressor of the higher laws of his being. The inordinate love of money, no doubt, may be and is "the root of all evil," but money itself, when properly used, is not only a "handy thing to have in the house," but affords the gratification of blessing our race by enabling its possessor to enlarge the scope of human happiness and human influence. The desire for wealth is nearly universal, and none can say it is not laudable, provided the possessor of it accepts its responsibilities, and uses it as a friend to humanity. The history of money-getting, which is commerce, is a history of civilization, and wherever trade has flourished most, there, too, have art and science produced the noblest fruits.

In fact, as a general thing, money-getters are the benefactors of our race. To them, in a great measure, are we indebted for our institutions of learning and of art, our academies, colleges and churches. It is no argument against the desire for, or the possession of, wealth, to say that there are sometimes misers who hoard money only for the sake of hoarding and who have no higher aspiration than to grasp everything which comes within their reach. As we have sometimes hypocrites in religion, and demagogues in politics, so there are occasionally misers among money-getters. These, however, are only exceptions to the general rule.

But when, in this country, we find such a nuisance and stumbling block as a miser, we remember with gratitude that in America we have no laws of primogeniture, and that in the due course of nature the time will come when the hoarded dust will be scattered for the benefit of mankind. To all men and women, therefore, do I conscientiously say, make money honestly, and not otherwise, for Shakespeare has truly said, "He that wants money, means, and content, is without three good friends."Fernando Soave ? 2005.