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The color blue is associated with two of Earth’s greatest natural features: the sky and the ocean. But that wasn’t always the case. Some scientists believe that the earliest humans were actually colorblind and could only recognize black, white, red, and only later yellow and green. As a result,… View moreThe color blue is associated with two of Earth’s greatest natural features: the sky and the ocean. But that wasn’t always the case. Some scientists believe that the earliest humans were actually colorblind and could only recognize black, white, red, and only later yellow and green. As a result, early humans with no concept of the color blue simply had no words to describe it. This is even reflected in ancient literature, such as Homer’s Odyssey, that describes the ocean as a “wine-red sea.”
Blue was first produced by the ancient Egyptians who figured out how to create a permanent pigment that they used for decorative arts. The color blue continued to evolve for the next 6,000 years, and certain pigments were even used by the world’s master artists to create some of the most famous works of art. Today it continues to evolve, with the latest shade discovered less than a decade ago. Read on to learn more about the color’s fascinating history.
There’s a long list of things we can thank the ancient Egyptians for inventing, and one of them is the color blue. Considered to be the first ever synthetically produced color pigment, Egyptian blue (also known as cuprorivaite) was created around 2,200 B.C. It was made from ground limestone mixed with sand and a copper-containing mineral, such as azurite or malachite, which was then heated between 1470 and 1650°F. The result was an opaque blue glass which then had to be crushed and combined with thickening agents such as egg whites to create a long-lasting paint or glaze.
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2008 Subaru Legacy, 2000cc, 120,000 kms, $8,500 ono
Phone Graeme to view: 027 6296979
Road works are planned on the Wairoa River Bridge tonight, between Taniwha Place and Te Puna Station Road.
They will be carried out tonight and tomorrow between 7pm and 5am each night. Make sure you prepare for delays.
SOURCE: SunLive
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Hi neighbours, have you been enjoying the Rugby World Cup - or has your Spark Sport stream let you down?
The rest of Rugby World Cup tournament should stream "perfectly", Spark says, after thousands of rugby fans were let down by streaming of the All Blacks' first match.
To … View moreHi neighbours, have you been enjoying the Rugby World Cup - or has your Spark Sport stream let you down?
The rest of Rugby World Cup tournament should stream "perfectly", Spark says, after thousands of rugby fans were let down by streaming of the All Blacks' first match.
To read more, click here.
We are looking for new members to join up ( Any age ).
If you are into Coins, Banknotes, Tokens, Medallions then this might be for you. We meet on the First Wednesday of each Month at the Wesley Centre 100 thirteenth Ave Tauranga from 7.30pm.
Contact Sean 0276347417 for more info or just turn… View moreWe are looking for new members to join up ( Any age ).
If you are into Coins, Banknotes, Tokens, Medallions then this might be for you. We meet on the First Wednesday of each Month at the Wesley Centre 100 thirteenth Ave Tauranga from 7.30pm.
Contact Sean 0276347417 for more info or just turn up on the night. Next Meeting is Wednesday August 5th
A group of Otumoetai College students have killed two birds with one stone by completing a community project while also raising awareness about NZ native birds.
Bring a piece of Morocco into your home with this easy pattern DIY. Use it to pretty up a vintage cabinet.
Make the most of this weekend with this easy step by step project idea from Resene.
Find out how to create this quick and easy project yourself
It takes the right person with the right attitude to succeed in the trades. Someone with grit, determination and endurance. These are the kinds of strengths that women have and that the industry needs.
Like Holly Roberts from Painter Girl & Co in Tauranga – Holly went from 12 years of … View moreIt takes the right person with the right attitude to succeed in the trades. Someone with grit, determination and endurance. These are the kinds of strengths that women have and that the industry needs.
Like Holly Roberts from Painter Girl & Co in Tauranga – Holly went from 12 years of hospitality as a head chef to her painting and decorating apprenticeship.
If you’re a woman interested in the trades, read how local women are doing it or register for The BCITO & Mitre 10 Building Women night to meet them and employers in person.
Got the right strengths for the trades? Buildingwomen.nz
Voting papers for the Tauranga City Council election will be mailed to homes between now and next Wednesday.
We’re using the STV voting system – remember to rank your preferred candidates with numbers (1, 2, 3, etc), instead of putting a tick beside their names.
You can rank as many or as few… View moreVoting papers for the Tauranga City Council election will be mailed to homes between now and next Wednesday.
We’re using the STV voting system – remember to rank your preferred candidates with numbers (1, 2, 3, etc), instead of putting a tick beside their names.
You can rank as many or as few as you wish.
Drop your voting papers into the nearest post box, Council library, or our 91 Willow St service centre.
Hi, we found some car keys on the road in Vale St, Otumoetai. They have a tag with Farmer Auto Village on it and the vehicle is a Skoda.
Text me on 0272809006 if these are yours.
From Monday September 23, the exit from Grace Road onto 15th Ave will be closed. The right turn entry from 15th Ave into Grace Road will also be closed.
This is to help improve traffic flow down 15th Ave during afternoon peak hours, and residents of this part of Grace Road will still be able to … View moreFrom Monday September 23, the exit from Grace Road onto 15th Ave will be closed. The right turn entry from 15th Ave into Grace Road will also be closed.
This is to help improve traffic flow down 15th Ave during afternoon peak hours, and residents of this part of Grace Road will still be able to access 15th Ave via Burrows Street or Fraser Street.
SOURCE: SunLive
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These 3 breakfast bar stools, in recycled rimu with inserted cane seats are all-over varnished in a satin finish to provide an attractive and durable surface. The owner is downsizing and must sell urgently within the next weeks. They are in very good condition.
These 2 lounge chairs have been ideal for relaxing in the corner of a family room. The tangering cushions are hardwearing and reversible, within the light cane frame. They are in very good condition and priced to sell quickly as the owner is downsizing her home in 3 weeks.
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