Collector’s Crystal

Lowry Mell asked:


A few years ago I volunteered to help a friend with one of those two-man home improvement jobs. When I entered the house I noticed a bunch of red blotches on the far dining room wall. I thought his four-year got into the paint can and splattered the walls. What a surprise I had when I reached the dining room.

When I entered the dining room I realized that the red spots were not paint splotches. They were reflections from something and I wondered what set off the beautiful patterns on the wall. When I turned to my right I saw it: a magnificent display of plants set on glass shelves spanning a double window.

In between the plants were small colored crystal vases ranging in height from three to six inches. On the wall to my right were the reflections from the green and blue vases. Interspersed with those reflections were clear dancing lights. At first, I couldn’t identify what caused those moving lights. As I got closer to the plants I found the culprit.

Inside two of the plant pots were crystal animal figurines. One plant had a crystal elephant and the other had a crystal butterfly. The gentle breeze coming through the open window was moving the plant leaves in front of the crystal butterfly, blocking the passage of sunlight. As the breeze subsided the leaves returned to their static position and the clear reflections literally danced up the walls.

Under the window and on the floor to the sides of the window were large leafy plants on plant stands. In the pots were clay and crystal figurines. Red, blue, green and clear reflections spread across the walls, the dining table and the floor. I stood back to take in the scene. It was truly amazing.

The plant and crystal figurine arrangement looked as though a professional florist had created the display. My friend could see that I was impressed. He smiled and said, “Welcome to our forest. My wife has two passions: house plants and crystal. Both keep me very busy. Next week they all go outside and come back in around mid-October. I clean the figurines and put the crystal in the cabinet until the Fall.”

Thinking back on this experience I realized the creativity my friend’s wife had employed by bringing together the two things she loved. She had created a gala display of plants and crystal figurines.



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Lowry W. Mell asked:


We’re living in a period when our daughters are growing up so fast and moving so quickly from childhood to adulthood. Unfortunately, they’re missing one of the most important developmental stages in their lives – young adulthood – that last, almost carefree period between sixteen and twenty-one.

In the distant past, notable families presented their daughters to society. This was referred to as a “coming out”. While we no longer present our daughters to the upper crust of society, we nonetheless have to prepare our daughters for their emerging social environment.

A sweet sixteen birthday is as important as you and your daughter want to make it. It is the perfect time for parents to take advantage of an important teaching moment. A crystal swan is very symbolic when given as a gift. Here’s how to use that teaching moment with a crystal swan gift to make this birthday significant and important.

The crystal swan should be presented to your daughter in private with no other family members present. This is a private moment for her. Explain to your daughter that she is passing from the “ugly duckling” stage of childhood. You can go down memory lane pointing out some of those good and bad moments in your daughter’s childhood.

Tell your daughter why you are giving her a crystal swan for this special birthday. Here are a few ideas for you. The swan carries a great deal of symbolism by its very nature and appearance.

When we think of swans we think of gracefulness, elegance, nobility, strength and beauty. Aren’t these some of the qualities that you would like your daughter to possess?

However, a swan is gangly and unattractive on land (the ugly stage), but absolutely beautiful in the water (blossoming into adulthood). She’s leaving all the problems of childhood behind and moving towards the water. This is the time in her life where she has to set her own direction and decide what she will and won’t do. It is a time for her to solidify her morals, her relationships with family and friends and to learn to carry herself responsibly as an adult. Every decision she makes in her life from this point on, no matter how big or how small, will have a lasting influence on the remainder of her life.

Why give a crystal swan. The attributes of crystal are quality, nobility, brilliance, and value. Does your daughter possess any of these attributes? Then tell her. It’s important to attach the symbolism of the crystal swan to your discussion items. This can be a fun event for both you and your daughter.

Tell your daughter to hold onto this crystal swan and display it prominently in her room. It will become a constant reminder throughout her life of her sixteenth birthday and all that it meant. We have always used symbols to motivate us, inspire us or to keep us on the straight and narrow path. Believe it or not, your crystal swan gift will become a treasure in your daughter’s life. Crystal lasts forever and the crystal swan will always be there for her along with the memories of the beautiful things you told her.

Use a little creativity and planning and you will give your daughter a remarkable and memorable Sweet Sixteen Birthday. The Crystal Swan and you make it work.



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wrooney97 asked:


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Elsabe Smit asked:


of you that are familiar with the pet rock craze of the 1970’s will probably need glasses to read this article.

At the time an advertising executive named Gary Dahl bought ordinary gray stones at a builders’ supply store and marketed them as real pets, complete with a manual on how to teach the pet rock to do some tricks - apparently “sit” was quite easy, “roll over” required some assistance from the trainer, and potty-training was quite a challenge.

Is it coincidence that later in the 1970’s, magnificent crystal skulls were tested by the computer company Hewlett Packard? The researchers already knew that unlike other materials, rock crystal has an amazing ability to hold electrical energy, potentially a form of information, under control and send out electrical impulses or vibrating waves of information.

It was estimated that it took about 150 years to sculpt each one of these crystal skulls using no tools, and only human hair and grains of sand of different sizes. According to the scientists, these skulls could be dated as far back as the beginning of time, whenever that was.

I have long been fascinated by the crystal skulls that are often found in new age shops. Years ago I read about the practice of the Knights Templar and early medieval communities that related to head worship. In earlier times human heads had three significant meanings. First some heads were worshipped as part of honouring the dead - legend has it that this was what the Knights Templar did. Then there were those heads that were displayed as a warning to those that considered breaking the rules (their heads would also roll). Lastly heads were displayed as trophies by warriors.

I thought that the crystal skulls were related to this practice of head worship, but apparently that is not the case at all.

People that have been in the presence of these crystal skulls have had fascinating experiences, including powerful healing and discovering the ability to speak and understand ancient languages. All of the known crystal skulls seem to be powerhouses of information that can be accessed by specific people - not nutcases, but ordinary people with professional reputations as psychics, or ordinary people that discover their extraordinary abilities when they come into contact with the crystal skulls.

And if you think this is all mumbo jumbo, ask yourself how it is possible for you to read this article on your computer screen. Your computer contains a tiny crystal that stores and transmits information - without it, we would never have had contact and you would never have read this.

The scientists at Hewlett Packard tested rock crystal and an entire industry has been built on the attributes of the crystals.

But what about the attributes of other crystals like amethyst, obsidian and the myriad of other crystals that are used in crystal healing? It seems that the power of crystal healing was already known to the ancient Egyptians. I don’t know about research on their healing qualities, but I can tell you that I have had some powerful experiences with various crystals and with healing using crystals.

Some wise person once said that anything new is first ridiculed, then feared, then accepted as par for the course.

If you are interested in crystal skulls and the power of rock crystals, then The Mystery of the Crystal Skulls by Chris Morton and Ceri Louise Thomas is a must read.

Just a word on coincidences - I recently did a survey of spiritual matters and someone asked a question about the year 2012. At the time I was actually reading a book on the Maya calendar and 2012. The next book on my reading list happened to be a book on crystal skulls - which features the Maya and their very strong connection to crystal skulls. I think something is cooking here - I am being led in a specific direction. I wonder?

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Todd Lange asked:


Crystal meth is a derivative of methamphetamine. If methamphetamine can be considered to be one of the most addictive drugs known to us, then crystal meth can be easily included in this category. In fact, being a more concentrated form of amphetamine than methamphetamine is, the chances of crystal meth being more dangerous of the two are quite high.

There are several centers for crystal meth treatment in Alabama, most of them following the rehab treatment policy. These centers are finding a high rate of admissions of late, which is making the issue seem to be more problematic than ever before. In addition, the age of the people that are getting into crystal meth treatment in Alabama is also quite low; it generally lies in the range of 18 to 25 years.

This makes it clear that crystal meth addiction is a youth-centric addiction in Alabama and that makes matters more serious because the younger the people are when they get into a crystal meth habit, the greater are the chances that they will enter into a full-blown addiction as they grow older, and the more difficult it will become to treat their condition.

The first step you have to be sure of when you are planning a crystal meth treatment in Alabama is whether the person is really in a crystal meth addiction or not. This can be difficult to find out, because several drugs have similar symptoms. If the patient shows a temporarily boosting effect such as feeling more happy than required, having a tendency to work surprisingly more, looking more bright eyed and cheerful than normal and having an elevated blood pressure, then it could be indicative of a crystal meth addiction.

You must read for detailed signs and symptoms of crystal meth addiction which you will easily find on the Internet. Visiting federal websites such as those of the organizations such as Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, National Institute of Drug Abuse and National Clearinghouse can help you in learning more about these symptoms.

Get in touch with a counselor on substance abuse treatment in Alabama who will help you plan the addiction treatment. This is also important because it helps confirm whether it is actually a crystal meth addiction or not. The counselor will tell you how you can plan an intervention program to get the person out of the denial phase and into a treatment center. You might want to use an intervention specialist.

Using an intervention specialist, also known as an interventionist, for crystal meth treatment in Alabama is a good idea because they can accurately guide you on what you must do at every step of the treatment, including which treatment center you must choose for the patient’s particular condition. They become of invaluable assistance because they will also help you convince the patient to accept that there is a problem and to seek treatment for the same.

Your next step, i.e. when the patient is convinced about getting into treatment, is to choose a treatment center. The interventionist and the substance abuse counselor both will guide you on this, but you have to make sure that the treatment center you are selecting has special expertise for dealing with meth rehab treatment. They must ideally have a license stating the same. You will also do well if you check the credentials of the treatment center as to since how many years they are providing crystal meth treatment. Check also the credentials of the treatment providers. Ideally, they should be qualified from an organization such as the American Society of Addiction Medicine.

Distance is not quite important when you are planning a crystal meth treatment in Alabama. If there is a good treatment center with a good program in another city, you may consider enrolling the patient for a program there. Since most meth treatments are inpatient and will go on for several weeks, this will not be much of a problem. You can always shift the patient to a local center when the aftercare therapy gets underway.

You must remember that at every stage the crystal meth treatment proves to be more difficult than any other form of drug treatment. It is definitely much more difficult to convince a patient of this form of treatment, the detox program is quite long and a very elaborate counseling program needs to be used in which the family will also be expected to participate. Even so, aftercare is quite important, because there is always a very high chance of relapse with this kind of treatment.



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PleaseHelp! asked:


In recrystallization ,when the collected crystals are washed, what is being removed from the crystals?

Can anyone help me with this question please?

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kevinzhang asked:


It’s easy to get stuck in the same old gift selection when Valentine’s Day rolls around. Men have a tendency to rely on the usual gift of roses, candy, heart shaped jewelry or cutesy cherub pins. After a few years, that can get pretty boring to that special someone.

Think outside the box, or in this case, outside the traditional gift zone.

Give him or her a crystal animal figurine. After all, crystal is a valuable product that is pleasing to the eye and enjoyed and appreciated by both men and women. Select the right crystal animal and you’ll be amazed at the reaction when you give the gift.

Selecting the right crystal animal figurine isn’t that difficult. Most people have hobbies or special areas of interest or are fond of collecting something. Find a crystal animal that fits into one of those categories. A friend collects anything that has to do with cows. Things like pitchers, vases, ceramics and figurines are all items in her collection. Give her a crystal cow. If that special someone is a pet or animal lover, consider giving a crystal dog or crystal cat. There are crystal animals available for just about any species of animal you want.

The important thing is the crystal animal must be meaningful to the person receiving it. A fondness for a pet or animal is the key element here. Crystal animal can be easily found on the internet, in local gift shops, card stores, second hand shops and privately owned pharmacies that carry gifts. The challenge is not where to find the crystal gift. It’s which crystal animal touches the heartstrings and brings joy to that special someone on Valentine’s Day.



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Jay Nault asked:


700 Sundays tickets offer something for everyone - comedy, top-notch theater, story-telling, memories, nostalgia and more. Of course, all of this is brought to you by one of the living entertainment legends of our time - Billy Crystal, whose life story and perspective is on display during this eye-opening and gut-busting production. A look at Crystal and this story should help explain why this event is more than worth the effort to see live.

The Story

The story is all Crystal, as he performs as a one-man show. The setting is his childhood home in suburban New York, and the play even incorporates Crystal’s family’s home movies in order to add context to the overall presentation. Several of Crystal’s family members “appear” in the play, either in the home movies or through Crystal’s interpretation of them.

Although many people know the basics of Crystal’s interests, the play goes a bit deeper into his love for things that include baseball, jazz, comedy and social acceptance. The seminal event upon which the plot is based is the sudden death of Crystal’s father in 1963. That night was especially painful for Crystal, as he had just finished an argument with his father. After the argument, Jack Crystal goes bowling with his wife and dies of a heart attack. Billy Crystal never had a chance to apologize to his father for the argument, and that’s a pain that stuck with him for the rest of his life and is emotionally portrayed on the stage.

The rest of the story takes a look at the figures in Crystal’s life who made an impression on him either directly or indirectly, including his uncles Berns and Milt, his hero, Mickey Mantle, and any number of jazz musicians who helped Crystal through some difficult times both as an adolescent and an adult. This is why 700 Sundays tickets are so varied in their reach - they allow you to see several different views and norms of society through the eyes of one person.

Crystal’s Life and Motivation for this Story

Crystal wound up being one of the most prominent comics of his time, and he appeared on Saturday Night Live, performed stand-up routines all over the world and appeared in several films. His career was a smashing success, and even before he put this story together, he had nothing to prove to the general public.

However, he never quite got over the pain of losing his father the way he did, and when his mother died in 2001, all the old pain came back to the forefront. At that point, Crystal hadn’t performed in the stand-up world for more than 15 years, but losing his second parent motivated him to put this story together and to “get back into it” in a way that was both therapeutic for him and engaging for theater audiences everywhere.

If you enjoy the musings of one of the great comics of modern times, then 700 Sundays tickets are sure to provide you with a memorable night at the theater.



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Also, what are some of the healing gemstones and crystals you use most often in the house on yourself or for your family members?

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Lowry Mell asked:


It may seem strange at first to think you could build a crystal figurine collection with fairy tales, but it is a simple and fun approach to collecting. You will need three things to get you started:

1. A good anthology of Fairy Tales

2. A reliable source where you can purchase the crystal figurines

3. A young child who loves having stories read to him/her.

One of the marvelous things about fairy tales is the numerous little creatures and animals that are mentioned in the stories. Children love the animals, especially if there are good illustrations along with the story. There are rabbits, bears, elephants, snails, fish, and butterflies and so on throughout the list of fairy tales. The good thing is that there are crystal figurines available for almost any animal you can name.

Your first step is to find a good anthology of fairy tales with beautiful, whimsical illustrations. While a new book from your favorite book store might be expensive, you can find more reasonably priced books in book swap stores, used book stores, local libraries that offer clearance sales and even garage sales.

Your second step is to locate a reliable retail store that carries crystal animal figurines at a price that fits your budget. Try gift shops and specialty stores in your local mall or shopping center. You can also find retailers on the internet. There are literally hundreds of internet stores offering crystal animal figurines in different sizes, shapes, design, quality, color and price ranges.

Your last step is to tie the crystal figurine and the fairy tale together. You can do this in several ways. You can buy a crystal animal figurine mentioned in the story first and have it available when you start the story. Or you can read the story to your child and find out which animal he or she likes the best and then purchase that crystal animal. Last, you can purchase your figurines spread out over time as your budget permits. One thing you can count on is reading the same fairy tales again and again and again. No matter which path you choose, your child will always have the opportunity to see and hold the figurine when you are reading the tale.

After several years of reading fairy tales and other stories, you’ll find that you have acquired a nice collection of crystal figurines. At the same time, you have provided many hours of enjoyment to your youngster. The figurines and the stories will be very special to your child for awhile. They grow so fast and move on to new adventures. But you will always have the crystal animal figurines and the memories of the evenings you read the fairy tales and shared the crystal figurines with your child.

You really can build your crystal figurine collection with fairy tales as well as making bedtime for your child a fun and exciting activity. As the saying goes, “Two birds with one stone.”



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