Monday, February 27, 2012

Jewelry, Gold Buyer, Diamonds, Estate Jewelry, by Jessup’s of Daytona. Shop located in Daytona Beach, FL.

ABOUT JESSUPS

Jessup’s of Daytona was originally a hardware store started in 1931 by Charles Jessup.  During the Great Depression in the early years of Jessup’s, Charles lived in the back of the original store. Roger remembers him telling of opening the store at 7:00AM and closing at 11:00PM.  He explained all of the merchants would watch each other to see who was going to close first. Times were very hard and a merchant could not afford to miss a single sale.

Charles’  daughters,  Esther  and  Ruth  Jessup  Harshaw  eventually  joined Charles  in  the  business. Their passion for jewelry rather than hardware prompted the change towards the Jessup’s you see today. Ruth’s son Roger, his wife Barbra Leigh, and Dan Harshaw are the present owners.  Dan is the great grandson of Charles and therefore represents the fourth generation.

78 Years - How have we done it?  Granddad and his daughters Esther and Ruth were honest hardworking people.  They treated all costumers fairly and with respect, so we began the third generation with a wonderful, loyal customer base. We  are  the  FIRST merchant in Daytona Beach  to  sell  gold  by weight  and  also  the  FIRST merchant  in Daytona  Beach to  show costumers  the  wholesale  price  sheets  on  diamonds,  so  customers  can  compare.

Price does matter!! Many independent merchants across America are going out of business because they cannot compete with the mass merchandisers on price.  Jessup’s is unique.  Most of our merchandise is pre-owned. The fact that we buy from individuals, allows us to sell wholesale or below. Pre-owned merchandise, refurbished, with money-back guarantee at below market price. 

Jessups guarantees our price to be the lowest!

6 C’S OF DIAMOND BUYING

COLOR

DIAMONDS are found with a range of colors, from faint yellow or brown through to the very rare pinks, blues, greens and other colors known as “fancies”. However, the best color
For a diamonds is no color. It is totally colorless diamond that allows white light to pass effortlessly through it and be dispersed as rainbows of color.

CLARITY

To determine a diamond’s clarity, it is viewed under 10-power magnification by a trained eye. Most diamonds contain very tiny natural birthmarks known as inclusions. However, the fewer and smaller the inclusions are, the less likely it is that they will interfere with the passage of light through the diamond, and the more beautiful the diamond will be. Diamonds, more than any other gemstone, have the capacity to produce the maximum amount of brilliance. A diamond that is free of both inclusions and surface blemishes is very rare and therefore more valuable.

CUT

Of all the 6C’s, cut is the most directly influenced by man? The other three are dictated by nature. The cut or make of a diamond will dramatically influence its fire and sparkle, for it is the cutter’s skill that releases its beauty.

It is the cut that enables a diamond to make the best use of light. 1: When a diamond is cut to good proportions, light is reflected from one facet to another and then dispersed through the top of the stone. 2: If the cut of the diamond is too deep, some light escapes through the opposite side of their pavilion. #: If the cut is too shallow, light escapes through the pavilion before it can be reflected.

CARAT WEIGHT

As with all precious stones, the weight ~ and therefore the size ~ of a diamond is expressed in carats. The word carat originated in a natural unit of weight: the seeds of the carob tree. Diamonds were traditionally weighted against these seeds until the system was standardized and one carat was fixed at 0.2 grams (one fifth of a gram). One carat is divided into 100 “points” so that a diamond of 25 points is described as quarter of a carat or 0.25 carats. Here are some other examples that show the approximate size of the diamonds in question.

CONFIDENCE or TRUST: The jewelry industry for years has had a campaign asking for consumers trust. Unfortunately in world one must be cautious. We have found that the customer that is well informed and educated about the product they are buying is much more likely to get a good buy than the person who “trusts” all will be O.K. We do not agree with policies of protection such as “no refunds”, “no exchanges”, “no returns”, “and no exchanges on lay-a-way”. Instead JESSUP’S policy on diamonds is simple. Buy it; take it home, comparative shop. If you are not happy with your purchase, return the diamond, in the original condition, within 30 days for a full refund.

COST

WHY SHOULD I BUY FROM JESSUP’S?

It is our goal to offer you the very best price available anywhere. In today’s world of huge chains and mass merchandisers this is a lofty goal.

DIAMONDS: Diamonds are one of the most tightly controlled commodities in the world, dominated by the De beer’s Corporation. All jewelers buy diamond’s wholesale then add their markup (normally from 50% to 300%), JESSUP’S buys all of our major diamonds from individuals at below wholesale prices. Our graduate Gemologist determines the wholesale value of the diamonds offered to JESSUP’S. This true wholesale value becomes JESSUP’S selling price. Diamonds have Blue Books just like cars, boats, or any other valuable commodity (ask us to show you the Blue Book on the diamond you are considering.)

MARKETING: Service versus Price. Most companies today market their product by offering low price or quality service. This has worked well for the discounters on the standard items where comparison shopping is easy. It is very difficult to compare prices on diamonds. No two diamonds are alike and most consumers do not believe they are capable of determining value of diamonds without guidance from knowledgeable salespersons. It is because JESSUP’S is able to sell at true New York wholesale. We are able to offer our customer’s a WIN WIN combination of very knowledgeable staff and the lowest price available.
Caution: Grading diamonds is an art, science, opinion, and situation. Know in whose opinion the diamond is graded. Salesperson, the store, an in-house appraiser, an outside appraiser, Gemologist, or a Gemologist is an independent lab.

If you decide to purchase a diamond without an independent lab report, protect yourself with a full refund clause that gives you the right to have the diamond graded at an independent lab.

CONFIDENCE
Choose a jeweler in whom you have confidence. Make sure that he or she will talk to you, frankly and freely, about the diamond you want to buy and the price you want to pay. He is the diamond expert and will be happy to explain the Four C’s to you. He will tell you the difference between various qualities of diamonds and how these differences affect the price.

ABIUD RIVERA - MASTER JEWELER

Abiud is our MASTER Jeweler with 35 years’ experience from a family of Master Jewelers. He began jewelry making at 19 in New York, where he apprenticed with top European and South American goldsmiths, as well as his father and uncle.

Jewelry making and repair is an art that requires many skills and abilities. The precise and delicate nature of jewelry work requires finger and hand dexterity, good hand-eye coordination, patience, and concentration. Add creativity, and you have Abiud defined.

We at Jessup’s have learned in our many years in business, that nothing is more important to jewelry business than having a great Master Jeweler. Every piece left for repair is special and precious to its owner. It may be a family heirloom, a gift from a loved one, or their very favorite jewelry item. It is our responsibility to repair that piece to exceed our customers’ expectations.

Abiud has been our Master Jeweler since 2003. We are so confident in his ability that we added a line to our repair ticket.
“100% delighted or no charge”
This is our testament of confidence to our Master Jeweler

Learn more about Diamonds on Jessup’s of Daytona by visiting http://www.jessupsofdaytona.com/. Call (386) 252-8257 for inquiry

Murals, Faux Painting, Tiles, Color Consulting in Sonoma by Artist Linda Shea Design

Healdsburg, Sonoma artist Linda Shea works directly with you or your designer to create custom murals, borders and theme rooms.

Her repertoire of architectural finishes includes: faux stone, wood graining, textures and metallic patinas.
She creates new finishes for cabinetry and furniture including glazing, antiquing/distressing and decorative painting.
She and her craft experts guide your interior or exterior project from color selection through all phases of prep and painting to the finish itself. She is also available for design and color consultations exclusively.

Her palette of decorative motifs includes:

  architectural finishing design
  faux wood grain, stone and patinas
  reinterpretation of fabric, wallpaper, photos, paintings, or historical motifs
  color consulting 
Linda offers:
•  color consulting
•  interior / exterior paint treatments
•  cabinetry and furniture
•  faux painting
•  custom draperies
•  on site color mixing

To see samples of Linda Shea’s designs visit http://lindashea.com/index.html. Call 707-838-2523 for free one hour consultation.

Friday, February 24, 2012

World Fantasy Award Winning Author Michael Shea

Michael Shea is an award winning and bestselling author of Science Fiction, Horror and Fantasy books.

Michael A. Shea was born to Irish parents in Los Angeles. There he frequented Venice Beach and the Baldwin Hills for their wildlife.

After attending UCLA on the advance Placement program while still in the tenth grade, he made his way to UC Berkeley for the wild-life there during the Time of Troubles.

He hitch-hiked twice across America and Canada, and at a hotel in Juneau Alaska, chanced on a battered book from the lobby shelves: Cugel the Clever, by Jack Vance.

Not till four years later, after a brief first marriage, and a year spent hitch-hiking through France and Spain, did he write homage to Jack Vance, for which that great man graciously declined to share the advance offered by DAW Books. Shea's first novel, A Quest for Simbilis (1974), was an authorized sequel.

Subsequently he ranged all over the L.A. Basin, painting houses and teaching Adult ESL by night. In 1978 he had the blessed luck to meet his wife, artist and author Lynn Cesar. Shea then moved to the Bay Area.

His other novels include:

Nifft the Lean (1982) - received a World Fantasy Award
 

The Color out of Time (1984) - homage to H. P. Lovecraft's "The Colour out of Space"
 

In Yana, the Touch of Undying (1985)
 

I, Said the Fly (1993)
 

The Extra (2010)

The Novella "The Growlimb" (2004) was also a winner of the World Fantasy Award, in the 2005 Novella category. Shea has received many other awards for his writing.

Shea's interest in Lovecraft's Cthulhu Mythos continues. Copping Squid and Other Mythos Tales (2010) is a collection of such tales. 


Reviews from SF Site 


The Extra, by Michael Shea

               “With its plentiful gallows humour, competitive struggling in a world of scarcity, and dark extension of the reality TV concept to a logical extreme, The Extra is an entertaining mirror of our own strange days.”  - A review by Seamus Sweeney.


               “Michael Shea’s “The Extra” is an exhilarating thrill-ride full of creativity, insane action, and accomplished writing. Hugely entertaining, I can’t wait for the rest of the trilogy…” -- (Reviewed by Robert Thompson) on January 27, 2010

To know more about Michael Shea and all of his books visit, http://www.michaelsheaauthor.com or call (707) 838-2523 to set schedule for interview.

 

Thursday, February 23, 2012

My Earth Day Marin offers outdoor community service projects to protect the environment, creeks, watersheds, and fish and wildlife in Marin County

About Us

The "My Earth Day Marin Coalition" was founded by the Marin County Parks and Open Space District, the City of San Rafael Volunteer Program, the San Rafael Clean Program, the Center for Volunteer and Nonprofit Leadership of Marin, and the Marin County Stormwater Pollution Prevention Program. Together we sought  to increase the number of service projects in Marin, abate litter in our watersheds (beaches, creeks, parks, open space preserves, cities and towns), remove invasive plants, restore trails, watersheds and sensitive habitat areas, remove graffiti, encourage community involvement, inspire youth, and enjoy our beautiful, natural environment!

Inspired by the incredible success of California Coastal Cleanup Day, we saw Earth Day as an opportunity to organize, promote and publicize multiple environmental service projects in Marin. Together, we organized large groups of volunteers who participated in cleanup events at several different locations.  For example, at Pickleweed Park in San Rafael, over 100 people removed countless pieces of litter from local streets and beautiful marsh areas bordering the bay. Local Rotary Clubs prepared and served food to smiling volunteers, musicians donated their time and skill on stage, fruit smoothies were made by bicycle pedal powered blenders, knowledge was gained and great differences made, a solid stepping stone was set!

The My Earth Day Marin Coalition is dedicated to providing meaningful opportunities for people of all ages and experience levels to get involved in their community and environment.  Our list of partner agencies and project opportunities continues to expand. 

We are now grateful to have planning and other assistance from the Marin County Community Development Agency, the Marin Municipal Water District, the Marin County Department of Public Works, and the San Rafael Department of Public Works. We’re promoting our own Earth Day service projects as well as those of many amazing organizations throughout Marin, including, but not limited to, the Marin Audubon Society, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Bay Model Visitor’s Center, City of Novato, City of Mill Valley, Gallinas Creek Watershed Council, Salmon Protection and Watershed Network, Conservation Corps North Bay, Friends of Corte Madera Creek, Willow Creek Academy Charter School, Safe Passage Along Lucas Valley Road, and the Richardson Bay Audubon Center and Sanctuary.

And we could not have produced our website without a Marin County Parks and Open Space District volunteer, Alex Kahl of Kahl Consultants (http://www.kahl.net), who donated his time to design and build the site. We’re grateful to all the agencies and volunteers who work to abate trash and care for our natural environment on Earth Day!

For more information about activities and events visit http://www.myearthdaymarin.org or call 415-499-3778.

Wednesday, February 22, 2012

Web services and internet consulting for small business and Nonprofits by Kahl Consultants

For your small business and nonprofit internet marketing services you can trust Kahl Consultants.

Kahl Consultants consists of an experienced team of web designers, programmers, internet consultants and online marketers. Our team is creative, professional, and environmental. We are a solar powered certified green business serving small business and nonprofit clients.

Based in San Rafael, CA (near San Francisco), we service hundreds of satisfied customers in the San Francisco Bay Area, Marin County and Sonoma County, as well as our national and international clients.

Complete Online Marketing

Not only do we design, program, host and market websites, but we also develop e-commerce shopping carts, manage email newsletter campaigns, build and maintain your blogs and social media sites (such as Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn).

Our Internet Services include:

•             Full spectrum of Small Business Web Services
•             Website Design and redesign
•             Web Hosting
•             Web Site Maintenance
•             Internet Consulting and Training
•             Content Management Systems (CMS) / Website redesign
•             Search Engine Optimization and Marketing (SEO / SEM)
•             E-Commerce Shopping Cart Development and Hosting
•             Email Marketing
•             Blogs and Social Media

As internet consultants we provide our services to a wide variety of small business and nonprofit clients from many industries including:
•             Professional and tech firms
•             Environmental and energy firms
•             Sole proprietors
•             Non-profits and NGOs
•             Social and environmental groups
•             Health and Wellness
•             Green products and green services
•             Other small business websites                                           

ABOUT KAHL CONSULTANTS

Trust Kahl Consultants for all your small business and nonprofit internet services, from website design to web hosting and online marketing.

Since 1996 our team of web designers, programmers, internet consultants and online marketers has been developing and maintaining the online presence for hundreds of clients.

We are an environmentally friendly business founded and operated by Alex Kahl. To show that we walk the walk we are certified green and are an approved member of the Green America Business Network, the Bay Area Green Business Network, and a Marin County Sustainable Partner.

We are also proud to be solar powered and are constantly investing in becoming more environmentally friendly and energy efficient. We also help our clients to be environmentally conscious as well. Our team serves small business and nonprofit clients worldwide.

Our mission is to help small business and nonprofits with appropriate online technology in order to establish and maintain an online presence and an online marketing campaign in an environmentally and socially conscious manner.

Our internet consulting company is based in the San Francisco Bay Area in San Rafael, California, USA, where we have satisfied hundreds of customers. Many of our clients are based in the San Francisco Bay Area, especially in the North Bay in Marin County and Sonoma County. We also work with companies and nonprofits nationally and internationally.

Kahl Consultants specializes in providing a full spectrum of environmentally friendly web services to small businesses and nonprofits. From website development to online marketing strategies, we have completed over 500 contracts worldwide for customers from almost every industry, including many professionals, green businesses, energy and environmental firms, social organizations, non-profits and NGOs. Select nonprofit customers benefit from our pro bono and reduced rate nonprofit work, one of many ways in which we support environmental and social nonprofits.

Visit http://www.kahl.net for more information about Kahl Consultants web services. Call us at 415-499-0838.


Appliance Repair for all Appliances including Refrigerator and Washer Repair. Appliance King serves all over Marin County.

Appliance King offers:
Since 1971 we offer repairs on all appliances!
Commercial and Domestic
Home and Property
Marin County Appliance Repair all over Marin!
From Corte Madera to San Rafael to Novato.

QUICK RESPONSE for:

•             Washer repair
•             Dryer repair
•             Refrigerator repair

Appliance King REPAIRS ALL APPLIANCES

•             Washer
•             Dryer
•             Cook top
•             Kitchen range
•             Built in oven
•             Dishwasher
•             Refrigerator
•             Compactors
•             Garbage disposals
•             Much more!

Services

Appliance King services and repairs almost any appliance, including washer, dryer, cook top, range, built in oven, dishwasher, refrigerator, wall heater compactors and garbage disposals.

REFRIGERATORS - FREEZERS - ICE MACHINES - ICEMAKERS - RANGES - COOKTOPS WALL OVENS - STOVES - WASHERS - DRYERS - STACKABLE UNITS -  WATER HEATERS - DISHWASHERS - GARBAGE DISPOSALS-COMPACTORS

SERVICES All MAJOR BRANDS:

ADMIRAL - AMANA - BOSCH - BADGER - ELECTROLUX - FRIGIDAIRE - GE* - HOTPOINT* - INSINKERATOR - JC PENNY - JENN AIR - KENMORE - KMART - KITCHEN AID - LG* - MAGIC CHEF* - MAYTAG - MONOGRAM*- PROFILE - ROPER - SCOTSMAN - SEARS* - SUBZERO**- THERMADOR - ULINE - WHIRLPOOL

About Us

The name Appliance King stems from a family owned business established in the early 1950’s. formally known as Typewriter Kings located on 4th street in San Rafael. Carlo Palombi and Martha Palombi started this business as husband and wife in 1971. Carlo Palombi with over 40 years of experience in repairing appliances has passed his knowledge to his sons. Marco Palombi service manager for Appliance King has been around appliances and working with them his whole life. “I remember going on service calls with my dad when I was little and he would always tell me the main functions of appliances and their internals.” said Marco Palombi.

The Palombi family continues to strive in knowledge and continues to keep current with an ever changing appliance industry. Appliance King continues to serve the Marin County community for many years when it comes to appliance repair with pride. We look forward to providing every customer with courteous and low cost service.

For more information about services offered visit http://www.appliancekingonline.com/ or call 415-479-1690.


Sunday, February 12, 2012

Country Homes Campers Your Camper Van Connection

We’re your camper van experts with over 30 years of experience.
We offer great deals on selected camper accessories.
Our bestseller: ShadyBoy Camper Awnings – inexpensive, practical, durable awnings!

Replacement Parts

For your convenience, we also carry
•    Pop Top Replacement Bearings
•    Pop Top Replacement Canvas
•    Freeway Flier Automatic Transmission

Buy Vehicles
Camper Vehicles for Sale!
We feature quality Volkswagen, Ford and other models.
Our specialty: Vehicles converted to a fully self-contained Camper.

Minivan Conversions Info

Campers – we market them, repair them, and consult customers.
Our associates (like Personalized Vans and Trucks) customize them.
Together we equip your camper vehicle with the best:

·    ergonomic engineering

·    craftsmanship

·    pleasing aesthetics

Company Info

Country Homes Campers campers were custom built until 1997. Country Homes Campers no longer builds campers.

We now maintain our website for informational purposes, to sell accessories and parts, and to assist old customers with finding parts and helping them to sell or buy their campers.

Camper Van Conversions

So you’re interested in a minivan conversion?
Let us help you!

First some handy tips:
1. Old vans are often NOT worth converting due to costs involved .
2. A NEW conversion from a dealer usually costs over $10,000
3. Often BUYING A USED VAN with a conversion is your best choice.
    Conversion costs are independent of vehicles age.
4. We are your only source for our classic camper designs (a Canadian company offers a different type of conversion).
5. Look at our classic camper designs first!
Next, we recommend that you select from these conversion options:

Option A:
Basic Pop-top installation

Option B:

Interior Conversion with Standard options:
• Cabinet – Curtains – Screens
• Porta- Potty
• Carpet for center of Van
• Dual Battery charging system
• Sink
• 8 gal water tank
• 110V outlet
• Table – Drawer – Closet
• Fire extinguisher
• Propane and CO detector
• Rear Light

Optional Equipment:
•  Built-in stove (3 gal tank)
•  Awning
•  Sunroof
•  Luggage rack
•  Swivel Seat

At Country Homes, we make your camping trips a pleasurable experience. Because we are camping enthusiasts!

SERVICES

Buy Vehicles
We feature quality Volkswagen, Ford and other models.
Our specialty: Vehicles converted to a fully self-contained Camper.

Sell Vehicles

Sell your Preowned Vehicle
We will advertise it for you!
Our loyal customers and visitors are always looking for deals on preowned vehicles!

Advertising package includes:

1. Targeted marketing to our preferred client base (thousands of potential customers)
2. Complete full page listing on our site until vehicle is sold (example)

Visit http://countryhomescampers.com/ to see our camper information and accessories.
Email us or leave short message on our voice mail (509) 472-8666 and we’ll get back to you soon.