Lacquer

In a general sense, lacquer is a somewhat imprecise term for a clear or coloured wood finish that dries by solvent evaporation and often a curing process as well that produces a hard, durable finish, in any sheen level from ultra matte to high gloss and that can be further polished as required. It is also used for "lacquer paint", which typically denotes a paint that dries to a more than usually hard and smooth surface.

The term lacquer originates from the Sanskrit word laksha (लक्ष) meaning "one hundred thousand", which was used for both the Lac insect (because of their enormous number) and the scarlet resinous secretion it produces that was used as wood finish in ancient India and neighbouring areas. In terms of modern products, lac-based finishes are referred to as shellac, while lacquer refers to other polymers dissolved in volatile organic compounds (VOCs), such as nitrocellulose, and later acrylic compounds dissolved in lacquer thinner, a mixture of several solvents typically containing butyl acetate and xylene or toluene. While both lacquer and shellac are traditional finishes, lacquer is more durable than shellac.

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[Verse 1:]
Dear you yeah you the person listening
Is God using me trying to get your attention, yeah
See he remembers the first day that he made you
Mouldin' your lungs full of breath that he gave you
Not too mention the day he saved you
Or when he opened your eyes by the Spirit Christ was raised through
Did I mention that he forgave you
And had his flesh ripped off for the sin you was enslaved to
Now it seems you too far gone
You want to turn back but you ain't sure if you'll be welcome home
So you figure you just leave it alone
But you're addicted to yourself
We both know you can't see it alone
This is an intervention, Jesus intervened
He intercedes on behalf of a sinner's deeds
This is an intervention because the Lord hurts
Before it gets worse stomach another verse
[Hook:]
Most times I pay no attention lose my direction all I chase is vanity
I forget I've been forgiven your love I've been given your grace shown me lavishly
You were born on earth on the cross you died for me forgive my depravity
Lord you are my reality
[Verse 2:]
Well cold water we drink, hot water we cook
But lukewarm does nothing it just sits and it looks
And that's you imagine these as the words of Christ
I remember you love me, I remember your light
You used to shine bright but now it's so dim
It used to be about us but now it's about them
You can't win playing hard games
But I love you even when your light's off in your dark shame
When you lay down and profane me
Or when your bloodstream contains the things that would defame me
When nobody knows that you claim me
Or when you mess your life up, get mad, and want to blame me
I still want you back, I won't punish you
I took that on the cross because I wanted you
I might discipline and chastise
But if you got what you deserved you'd be in hell with other bad guys
[Hook]
[Verse 3:]
You made it this far and that's a big move
But your addiction is hurtin your other friends too
Some of them miss you, some of them dissed you
But they was hurtin, strugglin to forgive you
And they hated how addiction got the best of you
Chose a lie when God promised the best for you
If you realize you livin in sin
Just confess and realize you're forgiven of sin

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Scientists: Massive Subterranean Lakes, Channels Found Beneath Antarctic Glaciers

Edit WorldNews.com 26 Apr 2016

Buried beneath the Antarctic ice are an assortment of unexplored fossils, canyons and meteorites dating back to the beginning of the Solar System.While scientists appear interested in these items, what appears to interest them most, however, is the liquid freshwater lakes hidden beneath the icy surface, according to IFL Science. Lake Vostok is probably the most well-known ... However, this possibility isn’t a particularly unlikely one....

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Normally, news of this sort would cause a panic in the social media world, but news of Facebook being hacked and usernames and passwords stolen has raised little notice, according to a report Tuesday on Digital Spy.Instead of targeting the social media site with malicious intent, hacker Orange Tsai was able to use his skills to find a weakness in the social media network’s internal server systems and earn money for his work....

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A day after a group of assailants fatally stabbed two men – including a gay rights activist who worked for the U.S ... Hasina’s accusations raise doubts about repeated assurances authorities have the security situation under control even as months of deadly attacks continue against outspoken atheists, moderates and foreigners.The victims have been identified as USAID employee Xulhaz Mannan, who previously worked as U.S....

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Edit The Associated Press 27 Apr 2016

NEW YORK (AP) -- Donald Trump rolled up victories in five more states on Tuesday, giving the Republican front-runner fresh momentum in his push for the nomination even if his pathway has little room for error. The New York billionaire scored wins in Pennsylvania, Maryland, Connecticut, Delaware and Rhode Island - all five states that held GOP primary contests on Tuesday. "This is really something special ... --- ... ....

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Carbon dioxide making earth greener, reveals new research

Edit The Times of India 26 Apr 2016

NEW DELHI. The earth is getting greener because of higher carbon dioxide (CO2) levels in the atmosphere, new research shows. Observations by Nasa satellites over the past 33 years show that there has been a steady increase in leaves on plants and trees, which scientists think is because of the higher CO2 levels. Leaves absorb CO2 and combine it with water to produce food for the plants ... It is the chief culprit of climate change ... ....

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NRA Store Product Highlight: Quick Concealment Shelf (NRA - National Rifle Association)

Edit Public Technologies 26 Apr 2016

(Source. NRA - National Rifle Association). For daily carry, we all know that concealment and quick access of your sidearm is of utmost importance ... This unique piece is made from real wood with a lacquered walnut finish and is made right here in the USA! Visit NRAstore.com for more information and to get yours today!....

Collectors fall under spell of tribal art

Edit Sydney Morning Herald 26 Apr 2016

Interviewed in 2015, Jean Fritts, Sotheby’s international head of African and Oceanic Art, said that 2014 had been the best year ever for this relatively new market. Results from her New York and Paris sales topped $US84.7 million ($109.4 million) ... Part two of the Todd Barlin sale will be held by Bruce on Sunday, May 8 ... Advertisement ... A highlight is a 19th-century wood and lacquer buddha from Myanmar, with estimates from $2000 to $3000 ... ....

‘What’s What in a Mirror’ (Dublin City Council)

Edit Public Technologies 26 Apr 2016

(Source. Dublin City Council). New Exhibition Opens in Dublin City Gallery The Hugh Lane ... The 'What's What in a Mirror' exhibition includes a series of desks and stools constructed from lacquered wood, each furnished with a mirror which is fixed to walls within The Hugh Lane Gallery ... The desks are offered as sites of self-reflection and aesthetic absorption for our visitors in this centenary year ... Ends. For further information contact.....

Salone Internazionale del Mobile 2016, Milan: Bugatti Automobiles S.A.S. and Luxury Living Group launch the Bugatti Home Collection (Bugatti Automobiles SAS)

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(Source. Bugatti Automobiles SAS) Luxury Living Group is new lifestyle license partner for Bugatti Bugatti Home Collection offers exclusive range of luxury home and executive furniture celebrating the brand's legacy and reinterpreting Bugatti's brand DNA New interior design proposal will complement current Bugatti lifestyle collection ... The table top is in smoked tempered glass back lacquered in the iconic blue of the collection ... (noodl....

Army vets' Afghanistan saffron business grows on Chicago's South Side

Edit Stars and Stripes 25 Apr 2016

CHICAGO (Tribune News Service) — A saffron dream that first took root in Afghanistan is now growing on Chicago's South Side, where two Army veterans are carrying out what they consider to be "unfinished business." ... civilian life ... At Naha, a Michelin-rated restaurant in River North, Chef Carrie Nahabedian uses Rumi Spice saffron in her lacquered aged moulard duck breast, a dish also featuring foie gras, rhubarb and lime ... ....

Native nail polish 2016 encaptures New Orleans spring festival season

Edit The Examiner 24 Apr 2016

Just as wardrobe reflects the changing of the seasons, so should nail polish ... A silvery sequin lacquer is the ultimate shade for all of your festive soirees, like a festival pit right on your nails ... ....

On entering The Future...

Edit Deccan Herald 23 Apr 2016

American musician and entrepreneur will.i.am talks to Harry Wallop about his love for technology, his time as a judge on ‘The Voice’, and what’s keeping him busy these days... The floors are lacquered black, the windowless walls whitewashed; the workforce is made up of earnest young staff clad almost entirely in black, and video-conferencing robots that move between meeting rooms ... And ... His title / descriptor is....

Will pink-ball friendly grassy pitches affect spin?

Edit Yahoo Daily News 22 Apr 2016

What are the problems with going pink? ... Was any change made to make the ball more visible? ... Taufeeq Umar pinned the start of the wearing out to the moment the lacquer wore off. “As soon as the lacquer came off, the pinkish colour started to fade out and you really have to push hard to concentrate.” ... Unlike the red ball, which is dyed red before a nitro-cellulous lacquer finish is applied as finishing touch, the pink ball needs more work....

Behind the Scenes in Conservation: Samurai Armor (Cincinnati Art Museum)

Edit Public Technologies 22 Apr 2016

(Source. Cincinnati Art Museum). Another sleeve from a set of samurai armor is in the textile conservation lab this week ... Japan; Suit of Armor, 18th century, Helmet bowl 16th century; iron, doeskin, lacquer, fabric, and fur; Museum Purchase; 1892.2784 ... (noodl....

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Edit Deccan Herald 22 Apr 2016

Athletes’ choice. Building upon over a decade of Nike Free innovation, Nike unveils new additions to its Free footwear family ... The resulting flexibility puts the foot, rather than the shoe, in control ... American walnut, beech and solid cherry timbers were cut, shaped, individually lacquered, layered and then bonded together by master craftsmen at Watschinger, an Italian luxury wood joiner with over 60 years of crafting experience ... ....

Noxious Art? Damien Hirst’s Work Is Leaking Poisonous Gas

Edit Inquisitr 22 Apr 2016

Iconic works of contemporary art by British artist Damien Hirst have been leaking high levels of formaldehyde gas, a report by a group of Italian chemists said on Thursday ... They are considered masterpieces of contemporary art ... — artnet (@artnet) April 21, 2016 ... “The research from Dr ... The team of scientists also suggested it was possible the higher readings were due to a new coat of lacquer put on the works....

{English} Sotheby's to Sell Iconic Works by Giacometti, Jouve, Prouvé and Chareau in Paris - Design, 24 May (Sotheby's Inc)

Edit Public Technologies 22 Apr 2016

(Source. Sotheby's Inc) The Guennol Lioness. Paris Press Release. +33 (0)1 53 05 53 66 . Sophie Dufresne . sophie.dufresne@sothebys.com. +33 (0)1 53 05 52 32 . Chloé Brézet. chloe.brezet@sothebys.com Design. Auction at Sotheby's Paris, on 24 May. Forty Ceramics by Georges Jouve Nineteen works by Alberto and Diego Giacometti. Pierre Chareau - Jean Prouvé - Claude Parent ... Registration no ... This model in oak and lacquered sheet steel dating from c....

Musicals star Esther Hannaford on King Kong, dance and a blood-sucking flower

Edit Sydney Morning Herald 22 Apr 2016

Esther Hannaford reckons she's shy, but aside from a booming career in musical theatre, she's got form even as a child performer ... "It was so bad," she says. And no, it's not on YouTube ... "It was always dance ... Remember when decoupage became really big for a moment there? She went crazy on the decoupage – she would lacquer things about 50 times so they really looked quite incredible," says Hannaford ... Whoa ... Mon-Sat ... ....

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Scientists: Massive Subterranean Lakes, Channels Found Beneath Antarctic Glaciers

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Al-Qaida Claims Responsibility In Slaying Of Gay Activist, Friend In Bangladesh

Trump's big night: Front-runner sweeps 5 states in Northeast

Carbon dioxide making earth greener, reveals new research

You can search using any combination of the items listed below.

NRA Store Product Highlight: Quick Concealment Shelf (NRA - National Rifle Association)

Collectors fall under spell of tribal art

‘What’s What in a Mirror’ (Dublin City Council)

Salone Internazionale del Mobile 2016, Milan: Bugatti Automobiles S.A.S. and Luxury Living Group launch the Bugatti Home Collection (Bugatti Automobiles SAS)

Army vets' Afghanistan saffron business grows on Chicago's South Side

Native nail polish 2016 encaptures New Orleans spring festival season

On entering The Future...

Will pink-ball friendly grassy pitches affect spin?

Behind the Scenes in Conservation: Samurai Armor (Cincinnati Art Museum)

Fashion Fix

Noxious Art? Damien Hirst’s Work Is Leaking Poisonous Gas

{English} Sotheby's to Sell Iconic Works by Giacometti, Jouve, Prouvé and Chareau in Paris - Design, 24 May (Sotheby's Inc)

Musicals star Esther Hannaford on King Kong, dance and a blood-sucking flower