http://giaa.allureofdiamonds.com Mon, 05 Jan 2009 22:40:05 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en for the plant named Donkey's tail see Sedum morganianum Donkey's Tail () was a Russian artistic group created from the most radical members of the Jack of Diamonds group. The group included such painters as: Mikhail Larionov (inventor of the name), Natalia Gontcharova, Kazimir Malevich, Marc Chagall, and Alexander Shevchenko. The ... http://giaa.allureofdiamonds.com/archives/177 The curse of Scotland, also known as the Scourge of Scotland, is a term used in poker, bridge and various other card games for the nine of diamonds. The exact origins of the term is disputed but several theories exists. The most common story is that the term arose ... http://giaa.allureofdiamonds.com/archives/176 GIA or Gia may refer to: Armed Islamic Group (GIA, from French Groupe Islamique Armé), a terrorist Islamist group in Algeria. Gaming Intelligence Agency, a now defunct videogame news source. Garuda Indonesia Airways, an Indonesian airline. Gemological Institute of America. Ghana International Airlines 1980s supermodel Gia Marie Carangi. Gia, a 1998 film about Carangi. Gia, a number one ... http://giaa.allureofdiamonds.com/archives/175 This page lists works of fiction whose primary subject matter is smuggling: Eric Ambler: The Light of Day (filmed as Topkapi) Eric Ambler: Passage of Arms S.R. Crockett: The Raiders Rudyard Kipling: A Smuggler's Song (poem) Daphne du Maurier: Jamaica Inn (although this is also concerned with wrecking) J. Meade Falkner: Moonfleet Ian Fleming: Diamonds Are Forever ... http://giaa.allureofdiamonds.com/archives/174 Blue Diamond may refer to: A blue diamond, the most famous example being the Hope Diamond The Blue Diamond, the name assigned in 1954 to the air demonstration unit of the Philippine Air Force. In 1960, this was changed to The Blue Diamonds. Blue Diamond, Nevada, a census-designated place ... http://giaa.allureofdiamonds.com/archives/173 "Diamonds and Pearls" is the title track to Prince and the New Power Generation's 1991 hit album. The song is an upbeat ballad, given a rock and roll edge with guitar and heavy drumming. The song also features the powerful vocals of NPG member Rosie Gaines. The ballad is an ... http://giaa.allureofdiamonds.com/archives/172 The Gemesis Corporation is a privately-held company founded by Carter Clarke in Sarasota, Florida, United States. The corporation creates cultured diamonds using proprietary Soviet technology. During the Cold War, Soviet scientists developed the diamond synthesis technology because diamond is the best substrate for strategic semi-conductor electronics that are less susceptible to ... http://giaa.allureofdiamonds.com/archives/171 Thunderbolt is a Norwegian heavy metal band that combines the classical influence of bands like Iron Maiden, Helloween, and Black Sabbath with a more modern, powerful sound like that of Bad Brains and Entombed. History After releasing their demo Bandits at 6 O'Clock in 2001, the band received multiple offers for a ... http://giaa.allureofdiamonds.com/archives/170 Diamond willow is willow distinctively shaped as the result of attack by fungus (Valsa sordida, and possibly others), which has resulted in a diamonding effect occurring in the wood of the shrub or tree as the tree forms cankers, or diamonds (elongated ovals with pointed ends), in response to the ... http://giaa.allureofdiamonds.com/archives/169 A Roman Scandal was a synth pop band from Austin, Texas active from 1999 through 2001. Members included Tyler Jacobsen (from Denim and Diamonds and OMD 20/20), Sean O'Neal (from the Arm and This Microwave World), Chris Bultman (from the Daniel Johnston Band, Jad Fair, This Microwave World, and ... http://giaa.allureofdiamonds.com/archives/168