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Sterling Silver Plated Genuine Crystal Collectible Christmas Ornament Initial "S"- NIB! Sale Price: $12.99  |
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 AUTHENTIC PANDORA RETIRED 750456 14k gold RING OF ROSES BEAD $310 US $299.99 
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 Lia Sophia Rapunzel Necklace Stunning Long Gold Retired NWOT RV $130 RARE US $110.00
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 Authentic Pandora Retired Light Purple Enamel Bead US $76.99
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 Authentic RETIRED Pandora Clown Bead NEW US $40.00
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 PANDORA DRUM BEAT w14K GOLD 79357 RETIRED US $71.00
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 PANDORA HYPNOTIC YELLOW CUBIC ZIRCONIA CZ 790432YCZ RETIRED US $37.00
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 Pandora rhino NEW Retired US $77.00
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 New Authentic Pandora Jigsaw Puzzle Piece Charm Enamel Yellow 790486EN06 RETIRED US $75.00
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 Retired Sterling Silver Silpada Necklace N1712 US $55.00
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 Retired Silpada Bracelet with Sterling Silver Foiled Glass Beads B1931 US $69.00
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 Authentic Pandora Retired Pig NEW 790214 US $59.00
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 NWT Lia Sophia Bedrock pendant Retired US $35.99
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 NWT Lia Sophia Bedrock stretch bracelet Retired US $49.99
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 SILPADA BRONZE FRESHWATER PEARL ABALONE SHELL ETCHED BLACK PEN SHELL RETIRED US $85.00
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 STERLING SILVER BEADS WITH A GREEN GLASS PENDANT RETIRED US $60.00
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 SILPADA SMOKY QUARTZCRYSTAL AND STERLING BRACELET RETIRED US $110.00
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 Retired Spilda 3 Strand Black Onyx Hematite and Silver Necklace N1094 US $59.95
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 Juicy Couture Rare Retired Juicy sock charm US $79.99
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 Juicy Couture Retired Green Dog Carrier Purse Charm US $89.99
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 Juicy Couture Retired Viva La Juicy Red Tee US $49.99
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 Rare Retired Pandora Moonscape crater White CZ Bead Charm New US $99.00
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 Pandora black white spoke Murano glass bead retired 925 ALE NWOT 790631 US $28.95
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 NWT LIA SOPHIA size 10 BLUE SILVER RETIRED 654 DESIGNER RING LARGE STONE US $34.99
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 BRIGHTON BUTTEFLY EFFECT 2 IN 1 NECKLACE RETIRED ITEM US $44.00
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 RETIRED Authentic Pandora Beveled Pearl Dangle209212 790132 BP Wholesale $79 US $70.00
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 RETIRED NOLAN MILLER FAUX PEARL RHINESTONE CONVERTIBLE NECKLACE VINTAGE US $45.00
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 PANDORA SILVER PERFUME BOTTLE w ORANGE CZ 790427OCZ RETIRED US $66.00
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 Genuine Pandora Lion Head Bead Charm 790443CZY Rare Retired US $100.00
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 New Authentic Pandora 790116 Retired Dice Charm Sterling Silver Rare US $39.50
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 BNWOT LIA SOPHIA BRACELET STACCATO RETIRED US $42.00
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 JOAN RIVERS Shades of Coral NECKLACE RETIRED $79 US $42.90
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 NWOT Joan Rivers Triple Strand Pearl Necklace Three Necklace in one RETIRED $79 US $53.90
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 NWOT JOAN RIVERS Citrine Crystal Cuff Bracelet RETIRED RARE US $53.90
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 NWOT Joan Rivers Large Red and Green Crystal Shield Pin RETIRED $69 US $53.90
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 NWOT Kenneth J Lane Gold Honeycomb Crsytal CLIP ER $150 RETIRED US $53.90
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 NWOT JOAN RIVERS Pearl NECKLACE RETIRED $ LAST ONE US $53.90
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 NWOT JOAN RIVERS Multi Color Golden Crystal Bracelet RETIRED RARE US $53.90
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 NWOT Kenneth Jay Lane Coral Enamel Bamboo Bangle Bracelet RETIRED $150 US $53.90
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 NWT Kenneth J Lane White Pearl Couture Island Flower Earrings CLIP RETIRED $150 US $53.90
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 NWT Kenneth Lane Jade Malachite Wave Bracelet RETIRED US $42.90
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 NWOT Retired Lia Sophia Circulate Necklace and Earring Set Golds US $49.99
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 Retired Kenneth Jay Lane KJL Ladies Turtle Wrist Watch Book piece US $95.00
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 NWOT Retired Lia Sophia Sovereign Bracelet Gold Black and Czs US $49.99
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 NWOT Retired Lia Sophia Hostess Only Gold Bracelet with Princess Czs Rare US $59.99
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 NWOT Retired Lady Remington Lia Sophia Barbee 16 Necklace Cuff Bracelet Rare US $49.99
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 NWOT Retired Lia Sophia Love Affair Gold Bracelet with Czs US $34.99
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Monday, February 22, 2010
When hundreds of Bahamians fall in line at various government clinics this week to register for the National Prescription Drug Plan, 76-year old Miriam Smith said she plans to be among them.
The Makers of Cross Pens Focus More on Quality Than on Design
The name "pen" is derived from the Latin word "penna", which means feather. This is a writing instrument that, manually through capillary action applies ink to a surface, usually paper. Pens can be used with inks of many colors but commonly make use of inks in shades varying between black, blue, red, and sometimes green. There are many different kinds of pens, some of which are listed here i.e. Reed pens, Quills, Metal nibs, Fountain pens, Ballpoints, Felt tips, Roller balls and the Porous Point. All the pens of the world are made around these different. Pens are also classified depending on the type of tip that accompanies the pen, there is the ballpoint pen, the rollerball pen, the fountain pen, the felt-tip pen and also the gel pen.
Cross pens appeared in 1846 as the elegant creation of Richard Cross; throughout his life Richard Cross patented an incredible number of twenty one pens until he passed the company over to his son Alonzo. At present the company is proud to be preserving the oldest tradition in the design and manufacturing of chirography instruments.
In 1879 the precursor of the ballpoint pen was released by the company with a considerable commercial effect, and later on, in 1930 the company's first fountain pen appeared. In 1946 the company's new logo, the Century, was introduced, and it still preserves its meaning even today. Since its beginnings the company has sold more than one hundred million pens becoming a symbol of quality and longevity.
Cross pens are known as being more traditional than trendy, they focus more on quality than on design, and here, the Century II model is the best example possible since this is the one to combinerefinement with high class style. In 1916 Walter R. Boss bought the company and encouraged his son Ellery to share his passion for good pens. Ellery joined his father in 1920 and led the company for more than forty years retiring only in 1966.
In those years Cross become a company known more as a line of personal leather accessories than as a pen maker. However, following a definitely ascending path, in 1971, it was listed to the American Stock Exchange, and later on, new partners were attracted to start designing other types of appreciated fine products.
Over the last two decades Cross pens imposed themselves more as being a work of art than simple writing tools; and their price has often been considered relevant for the tradition they represent. In 1993 the Townsend fountain pen and the Selectip ballpoint pen were designed; only high quality materials were used in the process of which we could mention eighteen and ten karat gold, black lacquer, medalist and titanium. The Century II appeared in 1996, it mainly relied on fourteen or ten karat gold, blue wood, black lacquer or rose wood.
These features strictly belonged to the Century model for the international market. Another variety was produced exclusively for the American continent, and the pen was plated with gold of twenty three karats, medalist, black lacquer and chrome, the set also included a ballpoint pen, a rolling ball pen, a 0.5 millimeters pencil and a fountain pen. Later models like the ATX, Verve and Apogee respected the luxurious line the company has followed from its beginnings.
About the Author
Muna wa Wanjiru Has Been Researching and Reporting on Pens for Years. For More Information on Cross Pens, Visit His Site at CROSS PENS