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Some Indian dog breeds are:

1) Rampur Hound
2) Rajapalyam
3) Caravan Hound
4) mudhal hound
5) Chippiparai

Hound of Rampur:
Rampur Hound is the breed that loves human company and adapts well to other dogs. He has clean clothes. They may seem lazy, but they will load if necessary.

The animal was very popular around 100 years ago when Pathan traders used to bring them to Rajputana, central India and lower Bengal.

This breed was used as a popular hunter and an appropriate day was chosen and hinted at to all hunters.

Rajapalyam:
This breed looks like a miniature Great Dane. Rajapalyam has a powerful, muscular and heavy build. It is a typical wild boar hound that was used for hunting wild boar and hare.

The dog needs a lot of freedom and space. If you have properly trained the dog, it will make an excellent watchdog.

Caravan Hound:
The Afghans, Mongols, Persians, and Arabians brought many hounds such as the Afghan Hound and the Saluki when they came to India. The Caravan Hound probably owes its ancestry to these dogs. They were called that because they used to travel along with the caravans from one place to another.

This breed was generally selected by the villagers to resist the weather, hunt or be immune to many diseases and has a lot of resistance.

They are very alert and enthusiastic.

Mudhol Hound:
Mudhol Hound is a hardy dog ​​and a good hound. But he has an independent temperament and the male has a tendency to attack on occasion.

Mudhol Hound is placed obliquely. They give the dog an intelligent expression.

It is a dog that needs a lot of exercise and movement. It cannot be driven in confined areas. They are ideally used for racing and hunting, although they make good companion and guard dogs.

Chippiparai:
The Chippiparai is a bloodhound native to South India, particularly the Thanjavur district.

This is a dog that does not like to be petted by anyone other than its master or guide.

He has an independent mind. Chippiparai has a compact streamlined body built for chase play.

It needs very little preparation and enjoys the outdoors. Their food requirements are minimal. It is very resistant and resistant to climate change.

Actual Cash Value (ACV) – Is the dollar amount a buyer is willing to pay a seller who is willing to accept without undue pressure. FMV: It is also an estimate or appraisal based on comparisons with other similar structures.

Actuary: An insurance professional trained in risk assessment and pricing policies. The actuary creates the methodology that determines the rates.

Additional Living Expenses: Covers additional living expenses when incurred due to a loss.

Adjuster: A person employed by the insurance company to assess the loss and settle the claims of the insured. Independent Adjusters – Independent contractors who work for different insurance companies.

Appraisal: A survey to estimate the insurable value of a property or the amount of a loss.

Agent: A person who is licensed, trained and authorized to represent an insurance company to interested buyers and to be their representative.

Arbitration: The insurance company and the insured agree on a procedure to resolve a dispute by accepting the decision made by a third party.

Binder: A short-term agreement that provides temporary insurance coverage until the policy can be issued.

Broker – A licensed person who transacts insurance on your behalf.

Claim: Notice to an insurance company by a policyholder that a loss has occurred that may be covered under the terms of the policy

Declarations: The first page of a policy that contains the legal name of the insurance company, its name and address, and policy number. You can also print the effective and expiration dates, premium amount, and deductibles.

Deductible: The portion of the total loss for which the policyholder is responsible before the insurance company is required to pay.

Depreciation: A decrease in value due to age, wear, or obsolescence.

Endorsement: A written agreement that changes the terms of an insurance policy.

Exclusion: A provision in an insurance policy that denies or restricts coverage for something specific.

Medical Expenses: Medical coverage per person and per accident for injuries caused on your premises to a person other than the insured. Personal Responsibility: See Medical Expenses.

Mobile Homes: This coverage is considered residential if the mobile home is an established permanent residence.

Premium: The insurance price paid to the insurance company for a policy.

Quote: An estimate of the cost of the insurance.

Replacement Cost Coverage: Provides money to repair or replace the damaged property with a new property of the same type, without deductions for depreciation. Replacement cost policies cover the full cost of replacing the damage to your home up to your policy limits.

* Extended replacement cost coverage that will provide a certain percentage over the policy limit to rebuild. When construction costs rise, you’ll have some extra money to cover the bill.

* Guaranteed Replacement Cost This policy pays whatever it costs to rebuild your home as it was before the disaster, regardless of the increase in value.

Howard Bell for yourpropertypath.com

Let’s start with a quick introduction to the history of virtual reality. Virtual reality was created in 1965 by Ivan Sutherland: he created the “Ultimate Display”, a device that could superimpose metal frame interiors on a room. The military was simultaneously researching and investing in the potential of virtual reality for flight simulation and training.

The virtual reality industry continued to develop over the next two decades, but the appeal was limited to only the most ambitious engineers and early adopters due to the cost of the components and the computers that powered them. Even in the early ’90s, the price of a decent VR headset was well over $50,000. The high cost of entry, of course, meant that it was still out of the question for the average consumer.

Ultimate Display

PALMER LUCKEY AND OCULUS RIFT CHANGE THE GAME
Fast-forward 40 years and Palmer Luckey (the inventor of the Oculus Rift) created his first VR prototype at age 18 in his parents’ basement. Luckey eventually developed the product that would become known as the Oculus Rift. Oculus ushered in the current era of virtual reality development and breathed new life into this promising technology.

The Oculus announcement was closely watched by techies, developers, and early adopters, all of whom were itching to experience this new frontier in VR development. It didn’t take long before heavyweights like Facebook, Google, and Samsung took notice and started investing heavily in VR in hopes of producing the first consumer-ready device. Facebook believes so strongly in Oculus Rift that it acquired the company for $2 billion in March 2014. Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg stated that he sees the acquisition as a “long-term bet on the future of computing.”

TODAY’S CHOICES FOR CONSUMERS
The current line of virtual reality products runs the gamut in terms of price and affordability. You can get your feet wet with Google’s product (aptly named Cardboard). Cardboard is very cheap, approximately $20.00. Use readily available components like cardboard, biconvex lenses, a couple of magnets, Velcro, and a rubber band. Instead of a built-in screen like the Oculus Rift, this product works with any Android phone running 4.1 or higher (just slide your phone into the “headset”). You assemble it all yourself, following Google’s step-by-step instructions with images.

Your phone powers the entire experience with apps found in Google’s Cardboard app store.) There are no external cables or heavy hardware to deal with… just the Cardboard case and your Android phone. We at Primacy recently built one for testing internally – the entire build took around 5 minutes from start to finish.

google cardboard

Facebook’s Oculus Rift
Given the current pace of innovation, it’s a safe bet that both the hardware and software of Facebook’s Oculus technology will only get better in the coming months. The consumer model, while not currently available, is expected to be released in mid-2015. The developer model (DK2) costs $350 and comes loaded with a low-latency display (the same one used in the Samsung Galaxy Note 3). The display offers a respectable 960×1080 resolution per eye with a 75Hz refresh rate. The unit also includes a gyroscope, accelerometer, magnometer, and a near-infrared camera for head and position tracking. The apps run on a computer that is connected directly to the headset via an HDMI and USB cable.

oculus rift

Samsung Gear VR Innovator Edition
Samsung saw an opportunity to jump into the VR mix and partnered with Oculus. They have produced a headset that looks like the most consumer-ready device to date. Samsung’s Gear VR Innovator Edition is exactly what you’d expect from the established tech giant, both in terms of quality and ease of use. It’s also the most expensive option, with an MSRP of $200 for the headset + $750 (no contract) for the phone required to power it. Unlike Google’s Cardboard, the Gear VR only works with a Samsung Galaxy Note 4, so if you’re lucky enough to have one, you can save yourself a significant amount of money.

The headset itself is very well designed and quite intuitive. There’s a volume switch, touchpad, and “back” button on the right side of the headset that can be used to easily navigate through VR experiences and apps. The top of the headset has a focus wheel that is used to adjust the focus to the optimal range for your eyes. Two straps hold the unit securely on your head, sealing off your view from the outside world for an enhanced sense of immersion. Plus, the absence of cables tethering you to a computer helps make the experience more enjoyable and portable.

There’s no need to take your head unit off to download or switch between apps…it can all be done via the Oculus Start Menu or the Samsung App Library after initial installation and setup. There are a handful of cool and useful apps included, like Oculus Cinema for watching movies and videos in a virtual theater, Oculus 360 Photos for viewing panoramic photos, and Oculus 360 Videos for watching panoramic videos. Samsung also recently launched a marketplace called Milk VR which is basically YouTube for VR.

Samsung VR Team

THE UNDERSIDE – A CASE OF JUDDERS
We found that many of the apps available now are graphics-heavy and the experience can quickly degrade without a fairly good graphics card. It’s worth noting that experiences involving 3D graphics and fast motion can become off-putting for some people due to GPU or frame rate restrictions and a phenomenon known as “jitter” (when images become smeared, strobolized, or smeared). otherwise distort), so it’s really the developers’ responsibility to create “comfortable” experiences that aim to minimize vibration. Despite the drawbacks, when used in conjunction with a computer that has a high-end GPU, the result is a feeling of immersion that 10 years ago would have seemed impossible. The Oculus Developer site currently lists an SDK for PC and mobile that includes integrations for the Unity and Unreal game engines. The PC SDK is designed for Rift DK2, while the Mobile SDK is designed for Oculus-powered devices that take advantage of mobile phones.

VR – THE FUTURE IS HERE (OR REALLY, VERY NEAR)
We’re just beginning to break the surface with VR. The rise of panoramic video and photography is making it easier to “teleport” viewers to places they could never physically be.

Imagine a front row seat to your favorite band performing live…with the freedom to look in any direction in real time. Imagine walking (literally…walking) through your favorite national park as if you were actually there. Imagine yourself sitting in a conference room on the other side of the world and interacting with others as if you were really there. These are just a few of the amazing apps enabled by VR headsets like the Oculus Rift. So stay tuned: if current progress is any indication, virtual reality is here to stay and it’s going to invade your living room or office much sooner than you think.

Vinny Testaverde had a long career in the National Football League and ended up playing for seven different teams. He dressed as the quarterback for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Cleveland Browns, Baltimore Ravens, New York Jets (twice), New England Patriots, Dallas Cowboys, and Carolina Panthers. When he retired, he had racked up quite a few miles. An interesting race like that had to have included some unique situations.

Here’s a look at five interesting facts about Vinny Testaverde.

#1 – Vinny Testaverde’s first career touchdown throw came in the third quarter of a 44-34 loss to the New Orleans Saints and went for 37 yards to Mark Carrier. Then, 274 TD passes later, he threw his final career touchdown pass in the fourth quarter of a 31-14 win over the San Francisco 49ers in 2007, while playing quarterback for the Carolina Panthers. . That was a one-yard touchdown pass to Jeff King.

#2 – In all of Vinny Testaverde’s years in the league, when it comes to which team he threw the most TD passes to, it’s a tie. He threw a total of 77 touchdown passes for both the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and New York Jets.

#3 – No player caught more touchdown passes from Vinny Testaverde than Michael Jackson. Jackson was a teammate of Testaverde on the Browns and then the Ravens after the team moved to Baltimore. During that time, he and Vinny teamed up for 29 plays that resulted in touchdowns.

#4 – Similar to number two, in all of Vinny’s years in the league, when it comes to which team he threw the most touchdown passes against, it’s once again a tie. He threw 23 touchdown passes against the Indianapolis Colts and the New England Patriots.

#5 – Testaverde played for various teams throughout his long career and along the way compiled an impressive 275 touchdown passes. He started with the Buccaneers, to whom he threw 77 touchdown passes. He then went to Cleveland where he threw 47 before the Browns moved to Baltimore and became the Ravens for whom Vinny threw another 51 touchdown passes. He then went to the Jets for the first of two seasons for which he threw a total of 77 TDs. He also threw 17 touchdown passes for Dallas, one for the Patriots and then five for the Panthers before hanging up for good.

There was a time when all trucking companies needed, aside from a few vehicles and a pallet jack or two, were a couple of phones and some basic desks and chairs. If it really was technologically advanced, it may also have had a photocopier, telecopier (the original name for a fax), and perhaps a telex machine. That, of course, has all changed and transport companies have been just as affected by the technological revolution as everyone else.

However, perhaps not all of these changes have been entirely desirable. Take the former shipping clerk as an example. There was a time when you could phone transport companies to request a quote, read over the phone the details of about 10 different shipments with their weights and dimensions and expect an almost instant response, since the calculations and costs had been calculated mentally as you spoke. However, today we all rely more on computer systems and this may have weakened some of our mental abilities. It may also have reduced our ability to detect things that just can’t be right, since we automatically assume that if “the computer says yes” then it must be.

In truth, we may all have been guilty of it at one time or another. If you’ve ever sat down and looked at a shipping note and didn’t see that the pickup and delivery addresses were identical, you’re probably a victim of this syndrome! Other real life examples include:

• a delivery address indicating “Berlin – France”;

• a beautifully addressed airfreight shipment to a final destination in ‘Australia’;

• a vehicle assignment sheet showing that a 7 ton vehicle was dispatched to pick up an 18 ton load;

• a timetable showing collection in Glasgow at 9am and an estimated delivery time in Norwich at noon (yes, same day);

• a single driver assigned to pick up three different trailers from separate locations all at the same time;

• a vehicle sent to make two European deliveries that were listed as ‘close to each other’, one in Salzburg and the other in Naples;

• reserving the same vehicle on separate ferries on the same day, one departing from Dover and the other from Portsmouth.

Many trucking companies will admit to having similar automation problems, so almost all of us will probably say they were caught in advance and rectified before the humiliation(?)
However, it is doubtful that in the old days of the much-feared shipping or dispatch manager, such things would have been allowed to begin with.

Of course, the transport companies have had to adopt the new technology and, in general, it has been a great benefit. Maybe we just need to keep our wits about us when using it!

I find that as we get older, the things that initially attracted us to other people can sometimes change. For example, when I was younger, I valued money and material possessions in my friends and people I wanted to date. If a guy had a nice car, that scored a few more points with me. I didn’t consider that the guy’s father could have bought him that car and that he didn’t do anything to earn it. I never considered what this might have said about someone’s character. Today, I don’t care what kind of car someone drives. I am more concerned about your financial responsibility and your character.

The same can be true about bad guys. Many young women like them and pursue them. I think part of the reason for this is that young women are exposed to this as “cool” with movie and rock stars. As a result, they sometimes turn a blind eye to that geeky but sweet kid in his art class because of the guy in the leather jacket who doesn’t even show up for class. And it’s one thing to do this in high school and then put it behind you. But what if you marry a bad boy and he never grows up? Well, sometimes it requires honesty and adjustment.

A wife could tell a story like this. “When I met my husband, his hair was down his back and he rode a motorcycle. He was older than me, so he never went to my high school. We met when he walked into the restaurant where I worked. My parents didn’t like it.” From the beginning. They felt that he was very irresponsible, that he would never grow up and that he would never amount to anything. In a way, his concerns were justified. We ended up getting married because I got pregnant. Looking back now, I realize I was a little happy about the pregnancy because I knew this was probably the only way I was going to get her to marry me. He wasn’t the tied-up kind of guy. Today, his hair is shorter, but he still likes leather jackets and he would still be what he would consider a bad boy. He still smokes and occasionally drinks. He doesn’t accept anything from anyone and rarely commits. He works when he wants because he owns his own but is content to get ahead. He is not a great communicator. I’d say he’s a better father than anyone thinks, but he’s not always the best husband. He’s not overly sweet except when he surprises me on rare occasions. He still has dangerous hobbies like racing his motorcycle. He never wants to talk about finances, the future, or other things that would show responsibility. Some of my co-workers have their houses paid for and are looking at second homes as an investment to increase their wealth. My husband would never do this. It took me years to convince him to buy instead of rent. He’s very much a fly by the seat of your pants type of person, whereas I see him acting like a child. Sometimes when I look at him and base it solely on his looks and our chemistry with him, my heart beats a little faster. And other times, when we discuss everyday tasks that adults have to think about, I feel nothing but frustration towards him. I’m starting to think that marrying a bad boy was a huge mistake. I’m starting to think that bad boys will never make good husbands.”

I understand where you come from. When she was in high school and college, she also loved bad boys. I think that’s common among some teenage girls. However, today I would not classify my husband as such. Or maybe I would classify it as refurbished. And I can tell you that no marriage or partnership is perfect, no matter what kind of personalities you were dealing with in high school. Even that geeky guy in art class I talked about earlier probably had the flaws of him. I can also tell you that the bad boy who used to drive me crazy in his muscle car now drives a mini van and is crazy about his kids and his wife (a woman I also went to school with). He still has an unconventional way of thinking at times, but he adores his family and would do anything for them. The point I’m trying to make is that I believe all people are capable of change when faced with adult responsibilities. I was much more superficial and indifferent when I was young. Today, I cringe at some of the things I said and did. Some of my past behavior shames me today. But I can’t change that. I can only try to be better today.

Similarly, I suspect that your husband has grown as a person in some areas. And I also suspect that, with a little work, she can change in other necessary areas if it would benefit her family to do so. The first step is to make him aware of the need to do so.

But before you do this, you need to prioritize what you want to change. If you just throw all your complaints at him, it sounds like you’re just criticizing. Maybe his smoking could be the first course of business because it endangers his future. If he gets sick from smoking, he may not be able to be as present to his children. Talk to him about the most important things first, one at a time, and tell him how much you love him and want him to be with you as long as possible. Tell him that you have the courage to say this because you want him to be around you for a long time.

Be careful not to attempt a full review of it. You don’t want to erase the edge that made you fall madly in love with him in the first place. You don’t want to change the core of who he is. She just wants him to make some of the compromises that adults and family men have to make.

However, to address one of the initial questions, it is my opinion that ex-bad boys can make good husbands, particularly those who are willing to adjust their habits for the benefit of their families. I’m not proud of all aspects of my old self, but most of my selfish behavior disappeared when I had to think about other people. I think this is true in many cases; you may need to draw their attention to this delicately.

Tip #1: Color Code Your Emails to Identify Your Key Messages

Often when you open Outlook, you get lost in a zoo of emails while you need the most important ones right away. You can color code messages so you can easily identify important emails from your clients, staff, or referral sources. This will save time and ensure you don’t miss key messages.

• Open Outlook and select a message from a key contact
• Choose Tools/Organize
• Choose Use colors (second item in the list)
• Select a color and click the Apply Color button
• Close the Organize window

The second option under “Use of colors” is “Show messages sent only to me” and assign a color. This means that if this person sends you a message as part of a group message, it will not change color. In the upper right corner of the window is “Auto Format”, which you can use to change the font.

Tip #2 – Create an email signature for standard replies

Many people have created a signature that appears at the bottom of their emails.

How about creating a signature to send when you have a response that you send frequently? For example: a standard response to a product information query. These can be inserted into the email so you don’t have to retype them each time.

• Select “Tools/Options” and the “Mail Format” tab
• Click the “Signatures” button and select the “New” button
• Give the signature a name such as Product Request, click the “Next” button
• Write your standard response and signature
• Use the “Font” button to change types and add enhancements
• Click the “Finish” button

When you receive a product information request via email, simply click the Reply button, highlight your standard signature, right-click and choose the Product Request signature. You can still customize the response if there’s something you want to add to this particular request, but you’re not starting from scratch.

Tip #3 – Organize your messages with categories

Organizing your messages by category will help you streamline your Outlook inbox. This will save you time searching for an email that was sent in the past.

• Select “Edit/Categories”
• Select from the list or create a new category
• Select an email, right click, choose categories and drop it in the desired category
• To view emails by category, select “View/By Category”

I use this method to archive emails that I need to reply to; however, you may not have the time or information to respond when you receive the email. Since these can be multiple topics, I don’t want to put them in a folder where they’ll be forgotten. I create a “Follow Up” category and put the email in that category when I receive it. At the end of the day, I look by category and make sure I’ve done the necessary follow-up.

Tip #4 – Organize your messages with folders

An alternative to using categories is to create folders and send emails directly to a folder. This is a good method if you receive emails from Google Alerts or news feeds that you want to save and view at a later date.

• Select “Tools/Rules and Alerts”
• Click the “New Rules” button
• You have several options, generally you will use “Move messages from someone” to a folder
• Click the “Next” button and select from the list (of people is usually the best)
• In the box below, select a person and indicate the folder
• Click the “Next” button: you can direct the email to go directly to a folder, a category, delete automatically, etc.
• Click the “Next” button and designate any exceptions to the rule
• Click “Done”

I have a Google alert set for internet marketing. Once a day they send me all the articles, blogs, etc. They mention internet marketing. When the subject line says “Google Alert – Internet Marketing”, it’s automatically sent to my Internet Marketing folder. Then, when I’m ready to do some research, I just go to the folder and look at the information.

Tip #5: Avoid misspellings automatically

We often forget to check the spelling when sending an email. This can be easily checked if you turn on the spell check feature.

• Choose “Tools/Options” and click on the “Spelling” tab
• Check the option “Always check before sending”
• Click OK”

The next time you send an email, Outlook will automatically check your spelling before you hit the Send button.

Foreign exchange (Forex) trading is an innovative type of business that brings together buyers and sellers from all over the world, regardless of time and place. In other words, sellers and buyers make foreign exchange transactions immediately. Cyprus is considered an attractive place for the Forex market. Attractive regulatory and tax schemes along with low cost of operation and high-quality financial, accounting and legal services motivate international Forex firms to set up their business activities in Cyprus. Furthermore, Cyprus legislation is harmonized with EU Directives, as Cyprus is a full member of the European Union. Precisely, as an EU member state, Cyprus is fully harmonized with the EU Market in Financial Instruments Directive.

However, it must be underlined that a Forex company must be authorized by the Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC) in order to start its business activities and offer its services in Cyprus. Forex companies belong to the category of Cyprus investment companies. Consequently, Forex companies must comply with the provisions of Law 144(I)/2007.

Application procedure:

A main requirement is that the Applicant must be a Cyprus company, with a specially drafted Memorandum and Articles of Association. In addition, the Company must be based in Cyprus.

Criteria for granting a license:

1. Submit all corporate documents such as the certificate of incorporation, certificate of directors/secretary, shareholders, articles of incorporation and articles of association, etc., together with the Cyprus Investment Company Application Form (Form 144 -03-01).

2. Submit a three-year business plan, internal procedures manual, and anti-money laundering and know-your-customer (KYC) procedures.

3. CySEC will decide within six months after receiving the application and supporting documents.

Main requirements:

• The Company Memorandum must clearly indicate the nature of its business activities.
• The Applicant must meet the minimum capital requirements.
• At least one director is a permanent resident of the Republic of Cyprus and meets the CySEC criteria, i.e. directors must be reputable individuals with sufficient experience.
• The company needs to have an office in Cyprus.
• The company is obliged to develop internal control mechanisms, procedures and policies.
• CySEC must be satisfied that the company has internal procedures in place to avoid a potential conflict of interest with its clients.

Application fee:

In accordance with the provisions of Part I of Directive DI144-2007-04 of 2011 and Directive DI144-2007-04A of 2012, the Applicant must pay the corresponding fee.

The fee to be paid is 3,000 euros increased by:

on. 1,000 euros for investment service of sections 1, 5 and 7 of Title I, Annex III of the Law;

B. 1,500 euros for investment service of section 2 and 4 of Title I, Annex III of the Law;

against 2,000 euros for investment service/activity of sections 3 and 6 of Title I, Annex III of the Law;

D. 10,000 euros for the investment activity 8 of Title I, Annex III, of the Law;

me. 500 euros for complementary service of Title II of Annex III of the Law;

Reporting and compliance requirements: Finally, it should be noted that CySEC licensed investment firms have an ongoing duty to report to CySEC. In addition, they are required to comply with anti-money laundering regulations and develop “Know Your Customer” procedures.

There are a number of circumstances where the owner of a metal sculpture may need to determine exactly what material a piece is made of. They may need to write a description of the item to sell or insure. In other cases, a piece has been damaged and when requesting its repair, the restorer/conservator needs to know the material in order to give a quick estimate.

In any case, people often assume that metal sculptures are bronze, which is not a bad assumption as it is the most commonly used material for cast metal sculpture. But cast metal sculpture can also be poured from iron, zinc, lead, gold or silver. There are several indicators that can lead to a conclusion of what metal you have.

First, look at the surface of the part. If it has been exposed to the elements without proper finishing and waxing, the part may show corrosion. Corrosion will have a different appearance on different metals. Second, if a part of the sculpture breaks, this is an opportunity to look at the unfinished material, which can be very helpful. There are a couple more tips for different metals that I will discuss in each topic.

BRONZE. Most of the older European bronzes were poured into what is called “red brass,” which is 85% copper, 5% tin, 5% lead, and 5% zinc. This combination of metals was used to improve the performance of the metal during the pouring, finishing and patination process. A corroded bronze sculpture will have a light greenish hue and possibly a patchwork of irregular black and green areas.

In a breakout, the metal will have a slightly reddish golden quality. When you try to scratch the inside with a sharp object, it may leave a slight scratch, but it will be somewhat hard and will not leave burrs on the cut edges.

ZINC. A very common metal for less expensive sculptures, but one that can still be highly prized. The casting process requires a reduction in heat as the melting temperature is lower. Zinc is a metallic element and is normally silver-gray in color. Corrosion on zinc will be white. Many of the fine zinc pieces are copper plated and then patinated and sealed. Over time, both the patina and the coating can wear off and completely disappear.

The color of the metal when broken will be very bright and it will have a large crystal structure. Some of the facets of the structures will be extremely bright, especially if it is a fresh break. The inner surface of the tear is smooth and can be easily scratched and you will feel a raised burr on the edge.

GOLD. Very few sculptures are made of pure gold except for many Egyptian and pre-Columbian pieces. A more widespread use of gold is to coat bronze sculptures with a layer of gold. Gold does not tarnish over time, but if not kept clean it can become discolored by dust and dirt.

SILVER. There are some sculptures made with pure silver, but a more common use is to coat bronze or zinc sculptures. Like silver jewelry or tableware, they will tarnish when not kept polished.

MOLTEN IRON. Place a small magnet near the surface of your piece. If it attracts, then your piece is probably cast iron.

LEAD. There are some sculptures made of pure lead. They are extremely heavy and the corrosion will be white.

Obviously, it would be more useful to have sculptures of different materials to compare with each other to illustrate the differences described in this article. If you’re so inclined and have the time and interest, I recommend visiting a museum or art gallery to compare what you see with your piece and perhaps have a chat with the curator or installation expert. In the end, you may still need to contact a professional to help you with the process. However, with a little observation and research on your own using the information above, you will at least be well informed and ready to discuss conditions in a way that will be useful and helpful.

I just did a quick inventory of all the big movie titles that haven’t gotten their comeuppance on DVD, and the sheer number surprised me. I know rights issues and other legal dilemmas can tie up creative assets for years, but surely if determined minds really applied, some resolutions could be reached.

One unavoidable problem is that in the all-powerful quest for revenue, more time and effort is spent marketing new products, often pointlessly, than promoting the best of our film heritage. To illustrate this mindset, when I asked an aspiring West Coast titan several years ago why “Bringing Up Baby,” arguably the ultimate wacko comedy, wasn’t on DVD, he replied with a straight face, “Who cares?” two dead actors matter? and a leopard? Scary, I thought. (Something must have been recorded in our conversation, though, since the DVD is now available.)

I have to ask the question: how difficult can it be to offer these overlooked top-tier titles? Most of them have previously been released on VHS, which would be of some consolation, except that the VCR has gone the way of the dinosaur. And how about rescuing important titles from shoddy DVD oblivion to “public domain” status – for example, why should I watch a lousy transfer of Frank Capra’s classic “Meet John Doe”?

The fast-approaching reality of a completely on-demand universe means that consumers will rightly expect that, for a price, they will be able to access high-quality versions of most movies they want, so those entities that keep the content Featured out of the public eye, whatever the reason, hopefully you’ll decide to reassess your position. Or is it just an illusion?

My own, perhaps naive, view is that, while driven by commerce, great movies also represent a vital cultural resource. Although hardly a matter of life and death, denying them to public consumption out of greed or simple negligence constitutes a kind of injustice. Although cynics will scoff, I firmly believe that what we consume as popular entertainment helps determine the overall quality of our lives.

We all have special movies that we’ve always wanted to see in our DVD section, but have never seen (by the way, feel free to share yours).

Covering just about every genre and period, here’s my partial wish list:

1. Red Dust (1932) – A young Clark Gable plays a macho white hunter in Africa opposite a vulgar Jean Harlow and a Mary Astor. Unsurprisingly, the women do most of the hunting. Remade to less effect twenty years later as “Mogambo” (with Gable reprising his previous role).

2. The Scarlet Pimpernel (1934) – The late Leslie Howard’s signature role as the masked hero of the French Revolution, posing incognito as an English dandy. Merle Oberon and Raymond Massey co-stars. (Public domain title).

3. Ruggles Of Red Gap (1936) – Charles Laughton plays an English butler whose master loses him in a card game to a wealthy American, and who is then forced to relocate to the wild West. He talks about culture shock. Roland Young and Charlie Ruggles (no relation) co-stars. One of our best eccentrics, bar none.

4. Love Affair (1939) – Leo McCarey’s original version of “An Affair To Remember”, with the Cary Grant/Deborah Kerr roles played by Charles Boyer and Irene Dunne. Less brilliant than the remake, but more moving from my point of view, with a charming Dunne.

5. The Magnificent Ambersons (1942) – Starring Joseph Cotten, this was Orson Welles’ second film about a family unwilling to adapt to the changes brought about by the Industrial Revolution. Taken from the hands of Welles and cut down to 90 minutes, the film still beats most other options, and would make money on curiosity value alone.

6. The Uninvited (1944) – A creepy and subtle ghost story with Ray Milland and Ruth Hussey as siblings who buy a seaside house with a shadowy, hidden past. A chilling, cultured movie introduced the classic tune, “Stella By Starlight.” A forgotten gem.

7. Life With Father (1947) – William Powell stars as late 19th-century patriarch Clarence Day opposite Irene Dunne in this charming and nostalgic family comedy, based on the best-selling play by Howard Lindsay and Russell Crouse. He looks for a young and adorable Elizabeth Taylor. (Public domain title).

8. The Gunfighter (1950): Henry King’s signature western about an armed outlaw who discovers the difficulty of breaking with his past. One of Gregory Peck’s best early performances.

9. The African Queen (1951) – Bogie won an Oscar playing the Captain of a broken-down ship who gets into all sorts of adventures with spinster Katharine Hepburn in John Huston’s First Class Adventure.

10. Long live Zapata! (1952)- Marlon Brando deftly portrays Mexican activist-turned-statesman Emilio Zapata in Elia Kazan’s underexposed historical drama. Also an excellent showcase for Anthony Quinn, who plays Zapata’s brother.

11. Two Women (1960) – Sophia Loren won an Academy Award as a mother who is raped (along with her young daughter) by marauding soldiers during World War II. A late peak in director Vittorio De Sica’s career (public domain title).

12. A Thousand Clowns (1965) – The magical black comedy features a spectacular turn by Jason Robards as an irresponsible daydreamer who risks losing custody of his lovable, like-minded nephew. William Daniels and Barbara Harris provide stellar support.

13. The Wrong Box (1966) – The wacky and wildly clever British comedy involves machinations within an eccentric family to determine who will receive a hefty inheritance. Michael Caine and Peter Sellers star, along with veteran pros John Mills and Ralph Richardson.

14. Cousin, Cousine (1975) – A spicy Gallic concoction has two distant cousins ​​(Marie-Christine Barrault and Victor Lanoux) who meet at a wedding and gradually begin a very sweet and joyful relationship, much to the dismay of their respective neurotic spouses. and demanding. Just the kind of sassy, ​​sexy romance that the French do best.

15. The Dead (1987) – John Huston’s latest film brings to life the bittersweet characters and setting of James Joyce’s “Dubliners.” Clearly a labor of love for the dying director, the film stars his daughter Anjelica, who is surrounded by a strong Irish cast.