Top Canadian Artist Hosts Exclusive Drum-making Retreats

Zinour, one of Canada's top portrait artists, dancer and drum maker, will be busy both inside and out of his studio this summer. Beginning in August, he will lead weekend drumming and personal wellness retreats in both Calgary and British Columbia, while still continuing to work on his latest portrait series, Women of the West.

On August 7 and 8, well-known author and keynote speaker, Mabel Katz, will partner with Zinour and his wife Gayle Fathoullin at their Calgary gallery and studio. Katz will teach participants Ho'oponopono, the ancient Hawaiian philosophy of bringing change and re-energization into one's life. Katz is an authority on this topic and travels the world teaching seminars. More information can be found at http://www.hooponoponoway.com. Drumming and drum dancing, using Canadian and Siberian Inuit hand drums, will play a big part in helping participants to reconnect with themselves. The Fathoullins will also share their own story of how they learned to celebrate life despite its ups and downs. Space is limited to 25 people. To register visit http://www.mabelkatz.com or contact Gayle at info at legacyartworkbyzinour.com

September's retreats also feature drumming. As a bonus, Zinour will give participants one-on-one instruction on how to make their own Siberian hand drum, all materials provided. He will teach participants how to find their own rhythm and the entire weekend will be a time of reconnecting with oneself and getting pampered. Meditation with Gayle, the Fathoullin's stories of travel and of their time living with the Inuit peoples of the Canadian and Siberian Arctic, a traditional Siberian meal and the beautiful surroundings will make for a very serene weekend.

September 17-19 at Sakinaw Lake Lodge on the Sunshine Coast. To register visit http://www.legacyartworkbyzinour.com/site/sakinaw-lake-retreat-with-zinour or email Gayle: info at legacyartworkbyzinour.com.

September 24 and 25 at Vagabond Lodge Kicking Horse Mountain Resort in Golden, BC. To register call 1 866 944 2622 toll free, email info at vagabondlodge.ca, or http://www.vagabondlodge.ca.

Zinour's art was featured at this year's Calgary stampede, and t women's coats his month copies of originals will be made available for the first time. The Fathoullins continue to work with Canadian speed skating clubs through fundraising with Zinour's Legacy Inuksuk clothing line that was launched at the 2010 Olympics. Gayle has written a book, soon to be published, about the wisdom she learned from the elders of the Arctic. Zinour's portrait series of these same elders will be used as illustrations. For more information on all of Zinour's upcoming events, visit http://www.legacyartworkbyzinour.com.

By: Rebecca Medel

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Pakistani Physicians of North America are coming to Miami, Florida

Association of Physicians of Pakistan Descent of North America (APPNA) 15,000 members strong, the second largest ethnic medical society in the United States is having their Fall Meeting at the The Ritz Carlton Key Biscayne, Florida, from Thursday, October 14 – Sunday, October 17, 2010.

The meeting will have ACCME accredited CMEs, Scientific medical and non-medical forums, Exhibits of medical products, Boutiques, Jewelry and Art displays, Friday and Saturday night Banquets hosting Fashion show, variety show and renowned artists and entertainers from Pakistan. The Annual meeting gala will be hosting dignitaries and approximately 500 physicians and spouses.

We are all well aware of the tragedy that hit Pakistan. No one of us has ever witnessed this magnitude of destruction in our lifetime. While each one of us has been involved in every aspect of the relief activities, the need is enormous and whatever we do, will not be enough. We feel that it will be an opportune time to make a concerted effort to raise more funds by organizing 48 hour Flood Rel women's coats ief Marathon fundraising event during APPNA Fall meeting. Our youth in South Florida have taken an initiative to organize a symbolic Walkathon on Saturday to raise funds for the flood victims.

In recent years, Pakistan's Fashion Designers have wowed Fashion enthusiasts and critics equally at the Fashion Shows in Milan, Paris, London, New York and Miami Fashion Week, winning rave reviews and top awards. Mr. Umar Sayeed nicknamed the "Valentino" of the Sub-Continent now debuts his aesthetically crafted functional clothing line for Fashion savvy Miami. Umar Sayeed brings his contemporary sense of style, vibrant richness of color with a hint of tradition. Mr. Sayeed will be unveiling his brand new line of Jackets, Tunics, Kaftans, Pants and Shirts for Men and Women.

Regards,

I.Zafar Hamid, MD - Chair, APPNA Fall Meeting
Rahat Abbas, MD - President APPNA South Florida
Samina Punjwani - Socio-Political Liaison

Co-Chairs:
Dr. Mian Ahmed Hassan, Dr. Syed Javed Hashmi, Dr. Rizwan Karatela, Dr. Riffat Qureshi

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Nouvelle Reports Surprising Shift in Market for Compression Garments - Bodysuits Once Used for Surgical Recovery are Gaining Popularity as Bodyslimmers

In an interesting twist, Nouvelle reports an increase in sales of post-surgical female bodysuits for use as shapewear. The company initially launched its comprehensive line of compression wear for cosmetic surgery patients, who rely on the products for superior durability and healing properties when recovering from multiple cosmetic procedures such as liposuction with breast augmentation, tummy tuck with breast augmentation, lipo with brachioplasty, gastic bypass, etc.

But with increasing momentum, these gorgeously-styled body suits are gaining popularity for effectively helping people look slimmer in casual, business, formal, and athletic clothing women's coats without having cosmetic surgery. While compression garments are not an alternative to losing weight or improving health, they provide an unmistakable slimming effect by subtly smoothing and sculpting the appearance of the body beneath clothing. Typically, people considering compression garments for non-surgical use have recently lost a great deal of weight, and may have excessive body tissue folds. Compression garments offer a safe, non-surgical alternative to stabilizing and compressing excess body tissue and skin folds.

"Because these garments are constructed of true, medical-grade materials, they are built to last forever. They are also going to be remarkably comfortable and healing because we had to anticipate their use by people recovering from multiple aesthetic procedures, which can be very uncomfortable," noted Dawn Cover, owner of Nouvelle, Inc. "And they're beautiful! We continue to analyze the market for similar products of this caliber, but they simply do not exist. We took great care to create compression wear that has everything our customers need: the perfect blend of comfort, beauty, durability, and healing efficacy."

Nouvelle's bodysuit line is unique in that it is completely customizable, offering customers the flexibility of choosing precise coverage levels and lengths. Whether it's full body coverage from wrists to ankles, or simple capri-length and sleeveless designs, the company offers one of the largest selections on the market. See http://www.nouvelleinc.com for a comprehensive overview. The company also offers custom design services.

Nouvelle's exclusive designs cannot be found in retail stores. They may be purchased directly from its state-of-the-art facility in Virginia Beach, VA or ordered online at http://www.nouvelleinc.com. Five key features differentiate its medical-grade compression and shapewear products from retail offerings:

• Enhanced post-surgical healing properties. When applied correctly following cosmetic procedures, compression wear can increase blood circulation around surgical areas to accelerate healing, diminish swelling, and flush out harmful fluids. In the event of sudden movements such as sneezing or coughing, the garments help protect and stabilize the surgical site, minimizing discomfort. The result is not only a shorter recovery time, but a cleaner surgical area with minimal scarring.
• Fabric structure. Featuring four-way stretch and memory, each garment can withstand numerous washes, endure extremely long wear times, and miraculously retain original shape and quality. All designs have been through rigorous testing and meticulous scrutiny to ensure complete comfort and enhanced efficacy of every angle, seam and compression area.
• Beauty and craftsmanship. Nouvelle designs have a reputation for beauty. The company uses only the finest fabric available, and hand-inspects each seam and stitch to ensure garments are soundly, solidly constructed.
• Variety. Nouvelle offers an endless assortment of surgical garments for every procedure, including abdominal girdles, binders, augmentation bras, and full body suits. The company also features a full line of 2nd stage garments for women and men of all shapes and sizes. All products are latex and formaldehyde-free and proudly manufactured in the USA. A seasoned design and manufacturing team is ready to create custom garments on a moment's notice if a customer needs a specific item not typically available.
• Comfort. Realizing post-operative healing stages can be uncomfortable, Nouvelle has paid particular attention to every conceivable way the fabric touches the skin. Stitches are constructed so they are perfectly flat, so as not to aggravate incisions. Zippers and hook and eye closures are never in danger of contacting the skin. Not a single design uses metal wires or stays.

Nouvelle manufactures and distributes post-surgical compression wear, body shaping garments, and scar care products worldwide from its facility in Virginia Beach, Va. Please visit the company web site at http://www.nouvelleinc.com for additional information.

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GBK (GBK Productions) To Host a Luxury Gift Lounge in Honor of the 2011 Golden Globe Awards Nominees and Presenters-January 14th and 15th at The London West Hollywood

GBK (gbkproductions.com) - the luxury lifestyle gift lounge and special events company, will honor the 2011 Golden Globe Awards Nominees and Presenters with its Annual Luxury Gift Lounge on January 14th and 15th at the London West Hollywood from 11:00 am – 6:00pm. GBK, the recipient of multiple BizBash's Award for "Best Gift Bag," will offer its exclusive list of invited celebrities, VIPs, and Media an opportunity to enjoy a luxurious environment with gifts, refreshments, charity fundraising, and a unique experience provided by Nano Magnetics – The world's largest magnetic sculpture! Using Nanodots' gold spherical magnets (from their Element 216 series), the finished sculpture will be modeled after the famous Golden Globe Award, and showcased in the GBK Luxury Gift Lounge for the Golden Globe Awards throughout the weekend of the awards ceremony.

The 2011 Golden Globe Award Nominees and Presenters will receive goods and services ranging from exotic travel destinations to luxury goods and products and will be pampered with a variety of services. Exclusive Sedan Service will deliver celebrities in style and offer gift certificates towards chauffeured luxury ground transportation, while Miracle Details, VIP miracle touch auto detailing featuring ECO-sensitive cleaning systems, will provide on-site car detailed and gift certificates. Zamani Retreat Kempinski is offering a 7 night all inclusive Health Package in Africa's Prime Holistic Health Retreat and Caribbean Living Magazine is giving our guests a 1 week stay in the Caribbean. Beyond The Rack, North America's premier members-only shopping club, will be offering $100 Gift Certificates towards brand name designers like Balenciaga, Tom Ford, and Jimmy Choo. Meebo, providing the easiest way to share across the web with their integration of all social networks and communications channels into a single, simple-to-use solution, will be showcasing their innovative service, serving specialty Meebo-themed drinks from the Meebo bar and will also donate $100 to select charities for every nominee and presenter that walks through the gifting lounge.

On the beauty front, we have 3LAB gifting technologically advanced skincare; celebrity-favorite RevitaLash, gifting their well known eyelash conditioner that lengthens and thickens eye lashes, as well as their new hair product called Hair by RevitaLash, and RevitaLash Mascara; Jane Cosmetics offering affordable makeup with superior performance; Jessica Cosmetics/Jessica Nail Clinic, offering award-winning Brilliance Top Coat and Custom Colour nail polish from the Winter MUSE Collection; all natural "rejuvenate" daily moisturizer and "soothe" a spot treatment for minor skin irritations from Diane Lai; Nyx Cosmetics gifting a VIP makeup bag filled with a selection of their top-selling products; The Shave of Beverly Hills, offering $250 Gift Certificates; TEI Spa, offering a selection of their facial spa devices developed for professional estheticians and for home use; Vanity Girl Hollywood, gifting high quality lighted vanity mirrors with adjustable dimming switches for flawless makeup application; and Elysée Scientific Cosmetics gifting Elysée Youth Span Facial Resurrection Serum and Night Crème.

Health and wellness advocates will enjoy products and services including: Ascenta, offering omega-3 supplements from their adult line of products as well as their NutraVege and NutraSea Kids supplements; Attitube gifting a unique revolutionary functional exercise device that uses water motion as resistance to tone and sculpt the body; custom embroidered yoga mats from My Custom Yoga Mat; and truffles made of straight-from-nature ingredients which are raw, organic and Vegan with no gluten, dairy or refined sugars from ChocAlive!

The designer fashion sponsors include: MENBUR, special occasion evening bags; Essence Bracelets, handmade gemstone healing bracelets made from the finest faceted gemstones and individually blessed and infused with the healing energy of Essence; 2EROS, showcasing a range of slick and stylish swimwear and underwear apparel for men; Misaki Monte Carlo, the fashion statement of pearls, presenting its new collection "Urban Amazon"; NYS Collection Eyewear, exceptional, affordable, eyewear; Ron White Shoes, a leading Canadian footwear retailer famous for its All Day Heels?, will be gifting men's and women's shoes; Rumba Time, water-resistant and easy to wear watches that look great alone or stacked; The IndiExhibit, custom created iPad and iPhone skins, designer handbags, indie designed clothing and jewelry, and collective candle tins; TC Fine Intimates, makers of handmade shapewear and panties; Have Faith Swimwear, gifting bikini's, tunics and sarongs; and Umi Children's Shoes offering European inspired, high quality children's shoes.

Electronic gifts and gadgets are expected to be a highlight of the lounge, and some of the luxury sponsors include: Looxcie, the easy-to-use wearable camcorder which enables continuous hands-free recording that can be clipped, saved, viewed, and instantly shared; Powermat gifting a slim, sleek, three position wireless charging mat for home or office and a universal powercube receiver; PSYCLOPS providing silicone skins for the iPhone 4, stuffed heads and designer toys; a portable iPhone stand from MoviePeg; ISOTONER? SmarTouch? gloves, allowing you to operate handheld touchscreen devices; and sophisticated Circolo coffee machines that make coffee house drinks from cappuccino to espresso to peach iced tea provided by NESCAF?? Dolce Gusto?.

Other great gifts include: a 100% organic gift collection featuring onesies and t-shirts from Booda Brand; Nulo, direct-to-door, fresh all natural dog and cat foods; William Henry Studio, gifting to all Golden Globe Nominees and Presenters a special 25 piece limited edition pen that is handcrafted and features inset diamonds and 24K gold inlays; Joy Theatre, gifting $100 gift certificates to be used towards tickets, parties, classes or sign up fees for anything Joy Theatre; A Rose of Thanks, gifting an A Rose of Thanks tshirt and an I <3 the troops bracelet; fine gifts from Cambria Cove?; and bamjamz?, bamboo organic women's lounge and sleepwear.

Guests will enjoy sweets and treats from the lounge's gourmet sponsors, including: Point Reyes Farmstead Cheese Co. offering delicious samples and a $50 gift certificate redeemable for a 'fresh from the farm' gift pack of all-natural, hand crafted cheese; Kaldi's Coffee Roasting Co., serving and gifting their private GBK's Golden Globes Coffee Blend, exclusive apparel, and a $50 gift certificate towards their Roasted Artesian Custom-Blend Coffees; wine sampling and $50 gift certificates from WineChateau.com, an online wine & spirits storefront; Marquez de Valencia, a limited production tequila; Kingfish Spirits, a cream-alcohol infused whipped cream; and delicious cupcakes from Sugar Babies Cupcakery, a gourmet truck specializing in miniature cupcakes.

As always, charities are a focal point of GBK Gift Lounges and this year's beneficiaries include:
St. Bernard Project: an organization that rebuilds the Katrina-ravished homes and lives of New Orleans residents using just $15,000 and 12 weeks of labor through their Rebuilding Program while addressing the physical, emotional, and psychological needs of our clients at our Center for Wellness and Mental Health. The Lopez Foundation, whose mission is to create p women's coats online ositive, permanent change for underprivileged children and adults confronting challenges in education and health, as well as increasing community awareness about kidney disease and organ donation.

GBK, formerly GBK Productions, is a luxury lifestyle gifting and special events company, specializing in entertainment marketing integration. Formed in 2000 by Gavin Keilly, the company's Founder and CEO, GBK consists of five divisions: GBK Celebrity Gifting, GBK Special Events, GBK Weddings, GBK Charitable Consulting and GBK Marketing/Public Relations. Widely known in the entertainment industry for bringing that little extra something into the Gifting Lounge environment, GBK offers its clients a full range of marketing services. For more information on Gavin B. Keilly (CEO), Carla Domen (VP) or GBK, please go to gbkproductions.com.

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TALL Magazine Launches TheTallMall.com: The biggest Online Tall-Friendly Shopping Site Ever

TALL magazine, the only lifestyle magazine targeting the needs of the more than 14 million men 6????and taller and women 5????and taller (and tall teens), has officially launched http://www.thetallmall.com, offering over 350 individual tall-friendly retailers and service providers.

TheTallMall.com has been a special project that Everard Strong, TALL magazine?抯 6????publisher, has been working on for the past couple of months, collecting, compiling and sifting through a myriad of resources. Everard feels now is the time to unveil http://www.thetallmall.com to an eager and waiting public.

?揟he one question you most hear from tall men and women is, ?慦here can I find clothes or services that fit me and my unique lifestyle???#194;?says Everard, who includes himself in this group. ?揑 created TheTallMall.com to answer that question. If you are a tall man, woman, teen, or infant, TheTallMall.com will be your first stop when looking for clothes, footwear, furniture, or other tall-friendly resources.??/p>

The site is divided into 11 different categories: Men?抯, Women?抯, and Young Women?抯 Fashions, Health and Fitness, Services & Travel, Office, Footwear, House and Home, Toddlers and Infants, and Sport and Recreation. Currently, the Men?抯??Fashion area alone lists over 220 individual retailers and store locations, and the Women?抯 over 110 individual listings.

As comprehensive as the listings are, the site was designed to grow and expand as new "discoveries" are added by shoppers and retailers. For shoppers, he offers a simple way for them to recommend their favorite store; For retailers and service providers, TheTallMall.com offers a free basic listing on the site, and for a very small fee, their listing can be expanded to offer more information.

?揑 believe that TheTallMall.com offers maximum visibility for retailers looking to attract tall customers,??says Everard, ?揥hile at the same time offering tall men, women, and teens a convenient, central location to find all of their tall-friendly resources.??/p>

TALL Magazine, launched in February, 2004, is a bi-monthly lifestyle publication devoted to men 6????and taller, and women 5????and taller (and teens) that represent the ?搕all community,??which currently numbers over 14 million members in the United States alone. Covering an array of topics, each issue includes profiles and interviews with celebrities and personalities, a colorful fashion section, reader-submitted articles, regular columns on health, teen issues, back problems, ?揟all Things Considered??(tall-friendly product reviews), and a new feature, ?揌ands All Over,??which reviews products and gadgets for bigger hands. The magazine is available in either a tabloid-sized printed version or as a custom PDF version, complete with embedded clickable URLs on links and images.

TALL?抯 online counterpart, http://www.TALLmagazine.com, provides non-commercial community resources, a personals section, chat room, discussion board, and subscription and advertising information. TALL Magazine is located at 360 Grand Avenue, #474, Oakland, CA 94610.

For more information, or to request a PDF version of the issue, contact TALL?抯 publisher, Everard Strong, at editor@tallmagazine.com.

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For More information:

Everard Strong

TALL Magazine

editor@TALLmagazine.com

(510) 325-1689

Linda Beltran

ChattyGirl PR

LBeltran03@aol.com

(650) 743-7736

Want to Read Her Mind this Holiday Season?

How often have men felt they don't understand women? Women are a complicated breed - especially when trying to find that perfect way to say "I love you" around the holidays. It's tough (translate: impossible) to know what exactly is going on inside her head, especially at the last minute. The solution to this age-old problem is a new free online service called GetinHerHead.com.

This is not just another traditional online registry service. GetinHerHead.com is the gift and date reminder service couples need. What guy can remember his loved one's shoe size, her favorite line of make-up or that thinly veiled "Isn't that a nice sweater" hint? Created by a couple tired of (him, mostly) screwing up. GetinHerHead.com provides the helping hand every guy needs.

This new online service reveals her wants, desires, and needs in the form of her dress size, favorite perfume, favorite designer, and all the nuances that constitute her idea of retail therapy bliss. GetinHerHead.com's unique features include:

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The List - It's her personal shopping "gift wish list" that he can view online at anytime on any day. Now, he can buy the perfect gift without having to ask.

The Cheat Sheet - Put an end to guesswork on the little details - from clothing sizes to favorite flowers, brands or products - which he can review before shopping for her. The Cheat Sheet guarantees she'll never have to take another trip to the "Return Counter" again.

Heads Up! - Guys can receive email reminders on-demand and never forget an important date. Receive email reminders for anniversaries, birthdays, and special occasions as frequently or infrequently as preferred.

Out of the Blue - Be spontaneous! Picking up the perfect little gift for no special reason can have big rewards. Guys will receive random "Out of the Blue" emails with suggestions on the little things that will make her swoon.

Visit http://www.getinherhead.com for more information.

Media Contact: For a media walk-though of the GetinherHead.com service or for more information, contact RPR Public Relations, Inc. at 786-290-6413.

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Evans Unveils The Mod Collection

Award winning plus-size clothing retailer evans has a new look for Autumn – the mod collection. Inspired by the mods of the 1960s, the clothing range includes tailored dresses, knee-high boots, smart cardigans and stylish jewellery.

As women start to think about back to work and back to school the mod collection consists of formal day wear, which is perfect for the office or smart evening occasions.

Mod colours are taken from a palette of black, dove grey, white and red berry, which contrast well with each other so women can make an impression without looking garish. A red top with black trousers or a black dress with red shoes and red accessories looks striking but formal, helping people to make an impression for all the right reasons.

Mod clothing is found at evans.co.uk by scrolling through the Shop By tab in the header of the homepage. Undernea Tips: Find Street Fashion Online(may be you can find what you want on the oasap.com) th looks, mod is positioned between the harlem soul and uchronia looks.

Here's a quick guide to some key pieces from the mod range:

(1)        Dresses
Mod dresses are simple and non-fussy but still smart. There are shift dresses and jersey dresses in shades of grey and black.

(2)        Tops
Find blouses and v-neck tops in black and white prints or bold red. All of these colours

(3)        Shoes And Boots
There are some gorgeous red court shoes and red Mary Jane shoes designed to complement black and grey outfits. Knee length leather boots echo the 60s vibe while soft, slouchy ankle boots look lovely with black trousers.

(4)        Accessories
There are bracelets, necklaces and rings featuring coloured stones to match the clothes. This includes red bead cluster rings, rust coloured bangles, red chain necklaces and red bead necklaces plus black bangles and rings.

Before making a purchase from the mod collection at evans.co.uk, shoppers can look at ratings and reviews by other customers who are invited to review their purchases in terms of fit, design, quality and value.

Orders placed at evans.co.uk can now be delivered to more than 100 countries around the world.

While online, customers can also join the community of Evans shoppers by reading our ahead of the curve area and the Fashion Fix blog and following us on Facebook or Twitter. There is an option to sign up for Evans newsletters to keep up to date with style advice and offers.

About Us: Evans is a plus size ladies fashion retailer with over 330 Evans stores around the UK and Ireland.

Shopping online is easy and can be done from the comfort of home, any time of day. There is a great range online exclusives available that you won't find in-store and international delivery to more than 100 countries.

Contact: Chanj Grewal, email: chanj.grewal(at)evans.co.uk

Visit: Evans Website: http://www.evans.co.uk
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/Evans
Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/evansclothing

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Beyond Lingering Problems in Haiti, Progress and Vision Spark Hope

In the face of cholera outbreaks, political turmoil and faltering development efforts in Haiti, can individuals in America impact the long-term prospects for Haitians? Tamara Apollon, president of Mon Pays Mon Cuisine (i.e. My Country, My Cuisine) (Piscataway, NJ), told a United Nations commission on the status of women on February 22 that more help is needed.

She for one is doing her part. In the past several years, Apollon has traveled to Cuba and Spain, and is also meeting with companies in the U.S., to open new markets for novel Haitian-based products such as mango juice, squash puree and dried fruits. The products support a community cooperative of 300 women fruit growers in Lascoabas, about 90 minutes from Port au Prince. Apollon can generate demand for the products, but further investment is needed to buy generators, processing and storage equipment to bring the cooperative to its full potential, she says.

Women play a vital role in the economic life of Haitian families. "While creating a source of income in the cooperative movement, we must also provide more education to girls and women. We can teach them to find pride and satisfaction in growing their own basic vegetables and tubers that they will learn to preserve for periods of scarcity," Apollon told the session.                                

She is not alone in her quest. Apollon's food company is one of a growing group receiving guidance, inspiration and support from the Sustainable Haiti Coalition (http://www.sustainablehaiticoalition.org), part of the Center Leadership in Sustainability, a non-profit based in Basking Ridge, N.J. The Coalition will be featured at the second annual Sustainable Haiti Conference in Miami, April 3-6.        

The organization wants to transform Haiti through vision, leadership and collective action. "We want to look a century out at what Haiti might become — a model of ecological restoration, cultural integrity, and shared prosperity — and then work back to the decisions that need to happen now to create that future," says Coalition co-founder Jonathan Cloud.

Haitians are known for resilience in the face of hardship. Hurricanes and political turmoil have dogged Haiti for decades. Yet more than a year after the January 2010 earthquake, progress has been slow and jagged. Only a fraction of the more than $10 billion in aid pledged by the world's governments in the months after the disaster has materialized. Apollon reports that food production has been hammered by events, and an estimated one-third Port au Prince is considered "food insecure." Rice is 38 percent higher than a year ago, and malnutrition is a growing concern this spring.

Tent cities remain the only shelter for hundreds of thousands, and cholera is an ever-present threat. Many buildings in Port au Prince still lie in rubble and debris litters streets. In some outlying area, thugs demand tolls for passage. Elections last November that might have cleared the way for progress, ended in confusion, and new elections are yet to be scheduled.

The Sustainable Haiti Coalition (http://www.sustainablehaiticoalition.org) looks beyond these challenges to a future built on caring actions from those around the globe and sustainable enterprise in Haiti -- from community based projects to solar power. "The context of our vision combined with a practical roadmap for action remains the focal point of our work. We call it 'The 100 Year Resilient Rebuilding of Haiti' on behalf of the well being of the Haitian people,'" says coalition co-founder Douglas Cohen.    

The Coalition is brokering a suite of sustainable solutions to support the betterment of daily life, education for a positive future and sustainable economic development. It connects sustainable businesses inside and outside Haiti to leadership training, management, funding and other resources. It accomplishes goals through a network of volunteers and other organizations that include: Farleigh Dickinson University, Transition Youth International, the Garnet Group, the Soros Foundation, Grass Roots United, and Haiti Partner, another featured presenter at the Haiti Conference.                                

Among the Coalition's many initiatives:

Eco-& Volun-Tourism. Haiti is one of the best mountain-biking destinations in the world. With support from the International Mountain Biking Association, Travelc women's coats ology and sponsors, the Coalition wants to revitalize trails and support local tour companies and related businesses. The idea is to target tourists who would invest some vacation time in community development.

Providing Appropriate Technology to Community-Based Projects. The Coalition invested $100 to design a low-cost vegetable oil press using a standard car jack (patent pending). Local farm cooperatives in Haiti can use this "small idea" to generate much needed cooking oil -- and local income as volume grows.

Apparel for Life. This Montreal-based "green" clothing brand wants to meet burgeoning demand by siting a new plant in Haiti. The Coalition is seeking funding and local government assistance in community planning and basic services to support such development.

Solar Power. The Coalition is working to help Atlantis Energy Systems (Poughkeepsie, NY) to bring a fabrication facility online in Haiti to produce rugged PV/thermal hybrid systems, that can generate both electricity and hot water, which can make buildings totally self-sustaining. The project would generate new jobs and new sources of renewable energy, while supporting broader development of community services such as health care, playgrounds and parks, youth mentoring and educational opportunities.

How can individuals help? The Coalition is building a national partner network and is seeking additional funding and volunteers. To learn more or join, visit: http://www.sustainablehaiticoalition.org

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Crocs, Inc. Announces Finalists in New Crocs, New You Wardrobe Makeover Contest and Invites Consumers to Help Select the Grand Prize Winner

Crocs, Inc. (NASDAQ: CROX) today announced the ten finalists in the New Crocs, New You wardrobe makeover contest and is inviting consumers to help select the grand prize winner by judging videos from each finalist sharing why they believe they deserve the makeover. The contest was inspired by Crocs' own fashion-forward makeover, which is evident in its stylish spring women's shoes.

Struggling fashionistas from across the country entered the New Crocs, New You contest for a chance to win the grand prize toe-to-head makeover in New York City with national style and beauty expert, Jenn Falik. The entrants were narrowed to ten finalists who then created videos telling the world why they deserve the New Crocs, New You makeover. The finalist videos can be viewed now at http://www.crocs.com/newyou.

The finalist videos will be available for viewing and judging through May 20, during which time Crocs is asking for your help to pick the winner by ranking one or more of the videos. Each day during the judging period, Crocs will randomly give away one pair of new Crocs? shoes to a consumer just for helping judge the finalists.

In addition to announcing the New Crocs, New You finalists, Crocs also announced today a $50,000 donation to Dress for Success Worldwide, which was driven by donations made to the organization for each entry into the contest from March 21 to April 15, 2011. The international non-profit organization plans to use the donation from Crocs to help provide disadvantaged women with the clothing, guidance and tools necessary to succeed in work and life.

New Translucents styles from Crocs inspired the "New Crocs, New You" wardrobe makeover contest. The styles feature the signature comfort of Crocs? footwear with a fashion-forward look, perfect for styling up warm-weather wardrobes. A number of these new styles include a modern take on classic silhouettes complete with translucent, spring-inspired colors. All of the new styles are available for $49.99 or less.

Here are details on some of the new spring and summer styles from Crocs:

• Adrina Flat (MSRP: $39.99, sizes J1 – W11) is a colorfully stylish flat featuring Crocs' renowned comfort and a distinctive circular design. The Adrina Flat is available in ultraviolet/berry, aqua/celery, black/black, espresso/bronze and grapefruit/oyster.
• Carlie Flat (MSRP: $44.99, sizes J1 – W11) is Crocs' take on peep-toe flats, complete with a fully molded Croslite? material sol women's jackets e and a supportive transparent TPU upper for enhanced comfort. The Carlie Flat is available in buttercup/oyster, aqua/buttercup, black/black, celery/aqua, dahlia/fuchsia, fuchsia/ultraviolet, khaki/espresso, lavender/ultraviolet and oyster/mango.

?Adrina Strappy Sandal (MSRP: $34.99, sizes W4 – W11) is a sleek and strappy sandal featuring a transparent TPU upper that wraps the toe and ankle providing comfort and support. The Adrina Strappy Sandal is available in aqua/celery, black/black, espresso/bronze, grapefruit/oyster and ultraviolet/berry.

"Now is the perfect time to take your warm-weather wardrobe to the next level with some on-trend purchases, like the colorful new spring and summer styles from Crocs," said Falik. "I look forward to sharing more of my wardrobe makeover tips with the New Crocs, New You grand prize winner during our shopping spree in New York City."

Shoppers looking for tips on how to make the most out of spring and summer shopping trips can watch a short video with Falik on Crocs' YouTube channel. The video also includes a highlight of each of the finalists and further instruction on how to help judge the entries.

Additional information about the newest Crocs? shoes for the entire family is available at http://www.crocs.com.

About Crocs, Inc.

A world leader in innovative casual footwear for men, women and children, Crocs, Inc. (NASDAQ: CROX), offers several distinct shoe collections with more than 250 styles to suit every lifestyle. As lighthearted as they are lightweight, Crocs? footwear provides profound comfort and support for any occasion and every season. All Crocs? branded shoes feature Croslite? material, a proprietary, revolutionary technology that produces soft, non-marking, and odor-resistant shoes that conform to your feet.

Crocs? products are sold in 129 countries. Every day, millions of Crocs? shoe lovers around the world enjoy the exceptional form, function, versatility and feel-good qualities of these shoes while at work, school and play.

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Happy Chef announces CookCool chef wear for culinary professionals

The Happy Chef, Inc. today announced its revolutionary new line of CookCool? performance apparel for chefs and food service providers. These products, which include a wide array of coats, pants, and headwear, promise to bring a new standard of comfort to culinary professionals in domestic and international markets alike. Happy Chef has engineered CookCool to keep the body cooler utilizing two advanced heat regulation mechanisms.

CookCool Hydrophilic Microfiber is a scientifically developed fabric that wicks sweat away from the skin. This fast-acting technology then moves moisture to the external clothing surface, where it rapidly evaporates to provide additional cooling.

Happy Chef also revealed several products woven with CookCool Mesh that augments traditional cotton-based fabric with passive-breathing vents that allow apparel to exchange hot air with cool external air.

These mechanisms use the body's natural movement and environmental air flow to lower body temperatures progressively throughout the day.

"We know kitchens get unbearably hot, so we designed CookCool apparel to keep chefs cooler in any heat," said David Barr, vice president of Sales at The Happy Chef, Inc. "CookCool represents a fusion of new technology with the proven durability and value of Happy Chef."

All CookCool apparel features one or both of these technologies to provide culinary professionals with consistent cooling in hot cooking conditions. Additionally, Happy Chef announced that CookCool will be available in a variety of sizes, colors, and styles, in both men's and women's fits.

About The Happy Chef, Inc.
Happy Chef? is the leading manufacturer and provider of affordable culinary uniforms, from chef jackets to pants, among food service professionals. Founded in 1985 by Chairman Joseph H. Nadler, Happy Chef has grown from a local apparel provider to an international distributer of chef wear, footwear, cutlery, and other food service necessities. Known for industry-leading value, durability, and customer service, Happy Chef is also host to the largest virtual cooking community with a Facebook foll fashion jackets owing of over 66,000 members as of this writing.

For additional information about The Happy Chef, Inc., visit http://www.happychefuniforms.com or call 800-347-0288. The Happy Chef, Inc. is an A+ accredited Better Business Bureau registrant and is headquartered at 22 Park Place, Butler, NJ 07405-1371.

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CTS Wholesale Sunglasses Launches New Styles of Wayfarer Eyewear

CTS Wholesale Sunglasses, a major wholesaler and 'compare to' eyewear manufacturer and retailer, has launched many new styles of wayfarer sunglasses. The primary aim of this launch is to focus on best sellers and for customers to enjoy wayfarer sunglasses, which are back in style. Some of the wayfarer sunglasses featured at CTSWholesaleSunglasses.com come in unique colors and designs so that it remains a hot favorite for several years.

CTS features wayfarer sunglasses to suit just about everyone. From funky sunglasses, to elegant designs, to the classic and the intellectual shades, the shop has it all. Blending fashion with functionality, the sunglasses at this firm have UV 400 protection. This ensures that the shades block UVA and UVB rays completely. Furthermore, the designer 'compare to' sunglasses come packaged in a signature display box.

In addition to wayfarer sunglasses, the firm offers cat eye shades, DE Designer eyewear, XSportz, gemstone, poker, polarized and rhinestone sunglasses. The website also hosts sports and shutter shades, Fleur de Lis sunglasses, camouflage, vintage and buckle style shades. The huge inventory of CTS Wholesale Sunglasses also includes wholesale lighters which are oil proof, refillable and made women's jackets of metal. The website also offers wholesale caps, including hunting, fishing caps and Native Pride caps.

CTS Wholesale Sunglasses also offers various sunglass and lighter accessories – micro fiber bags, cleaning cloths, gloves, straps, pouches, soft and hard cases. The sunglass cases are available in a plethora of colors and designs. All orders between $500 and $2000 or more enjoy discounts of 10 to 20 percent. The discounts are automatically calculated when the buyer is at the checkout point.

Some more information about CTS Wholesale Sunglasses: Being in the sunglass manufacturing and selling industry for more than 20 years, CTS vouches to understand potential customers' business better than most providers. The company is a direct importer and offers high quality sunglasses for very reasonable prices. Its sunglasses range includes poker, polarized, reading, sports, men's, women's, vintage and many others.

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New Store Lv2bfit to hold Ribbon Cutting Ceremony with Mayor of Rye Brook Joan Feinstein at Grand Opening

Rye Brook Plaza's newest store, Lv2bfit, will hold a Grand Opening and Ribbon Cutting Ceremony with Mayor of Rye Brook, Joan Feinstein, on October 20th at 5:30 P.M.

There will be a live DJ, hors d'oeuvres from Buddha & Skinny Cocktails! Check out the fabulous new location, and try on some of the season's latest trends in fashion fitness attire at Lv2bfit! 10% of proceeds of any items sold from the Grand Opening Event until October 31, 2011 will be donated to Women at Risk, the Breast Cancer Program at New York-Presbyterian/Columbia University Medical Center, whose mission is to enhance the lives of women who are at high risk for and with breast cancer through research, education and support.

Located at 13 Rye Ridge Plaza in an elegant 1642 square foot boutique, local fitness trainer Patty Palmieri combined her two greatest passions: fashion and fitness. The Rye Brook store will carry unique clothing and accessories that will enable Westchester County women to hit the gym in style.

Lv2bfit Founder Patty Palmieri is a local fitness instructor at THE GYM in Armonk, NY, with over 30 years of experience in fitness. She has taught everything from BBX, to interval classes, boot camp and gliding.

"I wanted to give inspiration to all those who enjoy exercise. I truly believe that fitness wear can be "work out, wear out" attire. Wearing a great exercise outfit will make you look great, and looking great makes you feel great and work out harder. As my motto states, "Exercise? Or do you mean Accessorize?" said Palmieri.

Lv2bfit features fashion-forward and unique luxury brands including Angelique De Paris, Alo Sport, Blake Brody, Body Language Sportswear, Butter Super Soft, C & C, Carolina Amado, Hardtail, I am Beyond, Khirma Eliazov Handbags, Sabina Les Scarves, Stephanie Johnson, Splits59, Lucy, Suzi Roher and more! Lv2BFit also carries a wide selection of accessories from Sabina Les Scarves, LoveQuotes to Henry Cuir. Lv2bfit was awarded the 2011 Best of Westchester Winner for "Best Athletic Wear Shop."

About Lv2bfit

Lv2bfit is a fashion fitness boutique specializing in active wear and couture accessories located in Rye Ridge Plaza in Rye Brook, NY. Launched by fitness instructor Patty Palmieri, Lv2bfit mixes Patty' women's jackets online s passions: fashion and exercise, into a unique boutique. Lv2bfit carries a variety of exercise lines from Splits59, Alo Sport, Margarita Active Wear and more! If you are interested in a one-of-a-kind must have look at the gym, Lv2bfit is your "work out, wear out" one-stop shop for all of your fitness and accessory needs. With stunning accessories from Sabina Les Scarves, LoveQuotes and Henry Cuir, you will be sure to find a unique outfit that no one else has at the gym. Lv2bfit was awarded the 2011 Best of Westchester Winner for "Best Athletic Wear Shop." Lv2bfit is located at 13 Rye Ridge Plaza in Rye Brook, NY. For more information, please visit http://www.lv2bfit.net or the Lv2bfit Facebook Fan page.

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Plus-size Designer IGIGI by Yuliya Raquel’s Holiday Collection Provides the Perfect Pieces for the Modern City Girl with an Opulent Vintage Flare

Award-winning American designer label IGIGI by Yuliya Raquel, http://www.igigi.com, today unveils The Holiday Collection; an opulent collection of romantic pieces inspired by Parisian feminine charm and a mélange of glamorous 60's and 70's elements. Versatile, flirtatious and feminine gowns, cocktail dresses, day-to-evening separates, and complementing accessories make for a chic and stylish wardrobe that will turn the holidays to a wondrous love affair. Designed and made in the San Francisco Bay Area, The Holiday Collection is now available in sizes 12-32 at http://www.igigi.com. Prices range from $65 to $250.

"During the creation of this collection, I envisioned a powerful, sensuous and beautiful woman evoking the womanly charm and luxurious beauty of decades gone by. This collection captures what it means to be a confident and sensual contemporary woman in love with a time when beauty was conveyed with the swivel of a hip and the sparkle of the eyes creating a luxurious being in one's own femininity," said Yuliya Raquel, Founder, Designer and Creative Director.

The Holiday Collection carries Raquel's signature silhouettes that drape over the body to create flattering curves and smooth body contours. Princess seams and attention to balanced proportions create harmonious looks especially flattering to the plus-size silhouette. Stretchy fabrics like skimming jersey that compliment the curves without clinging to the body provide shape and comfort while beaded embellishments, luxurious laces over gold lame' metallic patterned belts, and the season's hottest golds, reds, and rich midnight blues add the vintage glamour of past decades.

About IGIGI by Yuliya Raquel
Headquartered in San Francisco, Ca, IGIGI by Yuliya Raquel was founded in 2000 with a mission to transform the world's view of beauty by providing full-figured women with fashion-forward, quality, and well-fitting clothes that would help express their beauty. Collections are designed in-house and produced locally through independent San Francisco Bay Area contractors. IGIGI by Yuliya Raquel has been featured in major fashion and life style magazines like Marie Claire, The Oprah Magazine, People StyleWatch, Ladies Home Journal, Glamour, and Essence, and it has been a favorite among celebrities such as Nikki Blonsky, Kim Coles, KayCee Stroh, Jill Scott, Kelly Price, and Gabourey Sidibe. IGIGI by Yuliya Raquel collections are available online at http://www.igigi.com and select boutiques worldwide. IGIGI by Yuliya Raquel was honor women's jackets online ed with the Best Plus Fashion Retailer of the Year award (Full Figured Fashion Week, June, 2010), and made Internet Retailer's Top Hot 100 list (December, 2010), and recently received About.com Critics' Choice Best Plus Designer Award (March, 2011).

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Olsen Europe and Plan International create The Double Happiness Initiative

Olsen Europe, the leading retailer of ladies' clothing, has teamed up with Plan International to support textile projects which help women all over the world.

An example of this initiative in action would be their collaboration with artisans in India to design and manufacture its 2010 Double Happiness Collection. The annu women's coats online al spring collection consists of four pieces of clothing, from ladies' tunics to ladies' tops, and for accessories, and and all of the items were designed and hand-embroidered by members of Sadhna, a handicraft enterprise in India that gives women living in rural slums an opportunity to earn a living while working from home. The more than 625 women are all part owners of the cooperative that provides them with economic and social stability, as well as education and a self esteem boost. It also allows them to show off their impressive skills in the arena of textiles.

The partnership between Olsen and Sadhna, which also includes international development agency Plan Canada, is a friendly and mutually beneficial exchange of skills. Members of Olsen's team to donate industry expertise in design, marketing, logistics and exports to Sadhna. And the Sadhna women design and create the women's clothing. Olsen pays Sadhna a flat fee for the project and gives them a portion of the proceeds from sales.

About Olsen Europe

As a leader in the women's fashion industry, Olsen Europe operates in over 50 countries worldwide. With dozens of retail locations across North America, Olsen Europe offers quality casual clothing for women who love life. Compassion and understanding for women are essential components of the brand philosophy - Olsen Europe is like a best friend.

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Bejewelled – A Guide To Party Dressing

Style369 are proud to present to you your complete guide to party dressing. Sparkle with embellished detailing and be playful in print, as we bring to you our favourite womens plus size clothing for the month!

Do light up the room with embellished detailing.

Don't discard your tunic and wear with tights for the ideal plus size party dress! The silver lurex tunic plus size top is great for a figure flattering look. Opt for glistening shades of silver to throw you back to the future for an on trend space age twist women's coats online !

Hues of red compliment the tone of the festive season. Try this look with the stunning Lovedrobe red pearl neck tunic dress and Lovedrobe rust bead trim skater dress by adding one of the top three accessory pieces of the season. Whether you're sporting a look a little more gothic, making a statement or rocking that bling, we've picked out the best for you to try.

GOLD
If you're going for ghetto chic or pure luxe, gold jewellery is a must this A/W. Throw on more than one piece to glisten your way through the party season ahead!

Tip! - Best worn with a black lace plus size prom dress for that perfect party look.

GOTHIC
Heavy cut stones, feathers and various shades of black make for a gothic girl look. Compliment this trend with a smoky eye, plum lip and dark painted nails.

Tip! – Wear with black floral plus size tunic to create a dramatic contrast between feminine detailing and a gothic edge.

STATEMENT NECKLACE
Take centre stage with your statement necklace or choker. A must have accessory for your jewellery box it's the perfect statement finish to any look.
Keep clothing minimal to show off your neck piece to its full potential!

Tip! – A plain skater dress, cinched in at the waist will emphasise your minimal look!

About Style369.com
Dedicated entirely to fashion, Style369.com is an online-only fashion store, devoted to delivering the perfect fit for style-conscious size 14-26 girls. Our extensive range of style-led plus size womens clothing is ready to wear now; offering you the best-in-fit from high fashion pieces and core wardrobe staples like essential jersey, plus size dresses, denim, new season knitwear, plus size coats and macs, jackets, plus size trousers, boots, heels, accessories and lingerie.

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Leo Eisenband FEDCO CEO Launches Women’s Perfume “Trust” by Francesca Miranda

On March 8th 2012, FEDCO president Leo Eisenband launched the feminine fragrance "Trust" designed by prominent Colombian designer Francesca Miranda as part of International Woman's day celebration.

FEDCO, a perfume and beauty products chain in Colombia has been around for over 30 years under Leo Eisenband?s administration. FEDCO teamed up with designer Francesca Miranda to create a unique fragrance, a project that lasted a total of eight months.

"We wanted to create something beautiful yet affordable fashion jackets online but with the same rank and elegance of world known perfumes," said Miranda on a recent interview. "Thank to researches made by FEDCO, we were able to come up with the concept of TRUST which describes the confidence in women and the long lasting aroma of the perfume."

Francesca Miranda is widely known in the fashion world for her collection of men and women's clothing line as well as a brides 'gown collection. Yet, Miranda has decided to give a twist in her career by adding home interior designs and a spa and perfume line to her list of success starting with the creation of "Trust."

"Trust" a fragrance available also in cream, contains hints of orange blossom, jasmine, cinnamon rose, lemon among others and is inspired by strong independent women looking for a gentle yet lasting scent. "Trust" is now available in FEDCO stores and online at http://www.FEDCO.com.co.

boohoo gives away a customised Fiat500 to one lucky winner

Today one very lucky lady in Leeds is celebrating the win of a brand new Fiat 500! Laura Mosby, 23, entered a competition organised by her favourite online clothing brand, boohoo.com and never believed she had a chance of winning a brand new car.

boohoo regularly promote competitions for customers on site and from their Facebook page. Prizes include exclusive discounts, trips, beauty products, free clothing and VIP experiences. The Fiat 500 has been their biggest prize giveaway yet, worth over ?9,000! The car has been specially customised in electric pink and features boohoo branded side stripes and carpet mats. Singer Laura said:

"Winning the car of my dreams means so much as paying for a new car was financially out of the question. Winning the boohoo Fiat 500 has been fashion coats a lifesaver for me. I'm a singer so my car takes me and my equipment between gigs. I'm also attending a few festivals where I'm performing so look out for me in my bright pink boohoo car!"

Carol Kane, Managing Director, said "It was lovely to hear what a big fan of boohoo Laura is and the pleasure that the new car has brought her. We've even topped it off with ?100 worth of clothes so that she looks extra cool driving about town!"

Check out boohoo's latest competition on Facebook now where you can win tickets to see youtube sensation Connor Maynard and ?200 worth of boohoo vouchers.

boohoo is one of the UK's leading online fashion retailers, offering trend-led clothing at affordable prices. boohoo provide a wide selection of celebrity and catwalk inspired pieces – with lots of new looks arriving daily.

Since the launch in 2006, boohoo has quickly become one of the most successful online fashion retailers for women's clothing. As the company has grown, so has the customer base and Boohoo now ship worldwide to countries such as USA and Australia.

Shop online at boohoo and select from our summer range of maxi dress, summer dresses, bikinis and denim shorts.

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Jessica Hughes at
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PR Manager Katie Curran at
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The http://www.boohoo.com website is full of the latest, on-trend clothes, shoes and accessories all at affordable prices. boohoo is at the heart of fast fashion with a six-week collection turnaround, offering cutting edge, gorgeous styles to the high street.

PaloVia Skin Renewing Laser: Skincare-News.com Reveals 10 Anti-Aging Benefits of this Device

With age, and as more wrinkles begin appearing on the face, the eye area often reveals frustrating signs of premature aging – such as crow's feet, expression lines, dark circles and sagging skin. Professional, in-office treatments can help, but not everybody can afford the time or money for these pricey and time-consuming treatments. The PaloVia Skin Renewing Laser was designed to provide an effective at-home option. How does this hand-held device offer results that are professional quality? To find out more, visit Skincare-News.com or click skincare-news.com/a-9596-PaloVia_Skin_Renewing_Laser_Top_10_Reasons_to_Try_this_AntiAging_Device.aspx

With the many topical treatments on the market today that are specially designed to treat aging skin around the eye area, it can be difficult to find one that yields real results. Few topical eye creams and serums live up to their big claims, offering only surface-level repair. Laser technology, on the other hand, can enact change deep below the superficial layer of skin to bring back health and radiance. How do these gentle laser pulses help to improve collagen and elastin production and improve how the skin functions? To find out more, visit Skincare-News.com or click skincare-news.com/a-9596-PaloVia_Skin_Renewing_Laser_Top_10_Reasons_to_Try_this_AntiAging_Device.aspx

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New Look Shows Off Shimmering Summer Fashion and Fits Right into Jamaica Style Week

London, Paris and New York are the usual suspects when it comes to fashion capitals and fashion weeks. However, they certainly aren't the only places to seek inspiration for the latest trends and fashions. Further afield are sartorial happenings and hot spots that are worth checking out when keeping track of the latest fashion phases.

One fashion week that has picked up much recent interest is Jamaica Style Week, a 4-Day event that included a series of outdoor events and parties at heritage sites around the island.

The key event, of course, was the Women's Shows in Port Royal. With cannons, battlements and other catwalk theatrics in the mix, the event was a fashion fiesta. Over 30 designers reflected the fashion of the island. Styles that dominated were the summer tropical dresses, swimwear and gala dresses. Essentially everything a girl wants on holiday.

New Look, the high street fashion leaders, leap on emerging trends from across the globe. Jamaica Style Week, offering up its topical, tropical fashion of prints and pretty evening dresses is firmly on fashion's map, placing Jamaica under well-deserved and overdue spotlight.

New Look's current trends mirror this summer style. Their surge of new summer wear is all about island fashion, with hot weather party dresses and bikinis taking centre stage. Two sizzling stand-out pieces are the White Bodycon Gold Studded Dress, made to shimmer on those warm balmy nights, and the Multicoloured Striped Bandeau Bikini, perfect with the season's high-waisted denim shorts. For prints with a Jamaican punch, the New Look Multi-coloured Palm Leaf Tipped Racer Black Vest is an essential for the holiday wardrobe hungry for super summer style. These three staple pieces are all highly on-trend with Jamaica's recent style week and versatile for day, night, beach and bar.

For a stylish summer, look to Jamaica's style and guidance for the latest in hip, holiday fashion. It certainly puts them firmly on the map when it comes to worl women's jackets online d fashion.

About New Look
New Look are award winning fashion retailers, and offer a wide choice of clothing to suit all tastes. From jackets to handbags, maternity clothes to ladies sandals, mens shoes to kidswear, New Look offers glamorous clothing at affordable prices.

New Top Quality Merchant Services Available To Men's and Women's Clothing Stores

Merchant Data Systems has teamed up with Internet Marketer Karma Snack to provide a comprehensive set of services to small businesses aiming for growth. Merchant Data Systems specializes in the areas of credit card processing and payroll; Karma Snack assists business with advertising services and management of pay-per-click and social media campaigns along with many other areas of brand promotion. This new collaboration can provide revenue-generating assistance to traditional retail vendors such as men's and women's clothing stores and other brick and mortar enterprises. As a result of the Merchant Data Systems and Karma Snack team-up, men's and women's clothing stores will be better able to promote themselves on women's jackets line while also having a greater variety of payment processing options at their disposal.

MDS Services
Among the Merchant Data Systems suite of services, there are credit card processing options and payroll solutions. Over the fifteen years that MDS has been in business, they have striven to provide cost-effective merchant services for small businesses looking to increase their customer base and thus their revenue. Merchant Data Systems' solutions include different tools to allow payments to be accepted by telephone, fax, and even by mail. Their rates have been low enough that even a fledgling business operating on a shoestring budget is able to afford them. Furthermore, their credit card machines come with lifetime warranties; a new business can rest assured that their customers will not be inconvenienced by constantly broken equipment and that it will not have to constantly pay to have them replaced. Businesses low on cash can even access the merchant cash advance services they offer.

Karma Snack Services
In addition to the merchant processing services of MDS, Karma Snack offers a clothing retail business the opportunity to build their brand via the Internet. The Karma Snack team is made up of members with years of experience in business and marketing and who have the skills and creative energy to develop an original and successful marketing strategy. Their expertise is not only limited to the Internet, however. Karma Snack also knows how to use old media like TV and radio and they provide a range of services including writing corporate communications and copy-writing.

The Merchant Data Systems/ Karma Snack Collaboration
Merchant Data Systems has long recognized that while all modern businesses need the ability to accept credit cards, they all still have different payment processing needs. Some businesses need POS integration, for example. Merchant Data Systems has built its reputation on being able to supply payment processing equipment to meet the requirements of any kind of merchant. They do this by providing credit card terminals and mobile payment systems along with invoicing solutions, all designed to allow a business to quickly and easily accept multiple forms of payment.

The Merchant Data Systems and Karma Snack team up brings another element of the successful business to the table: promotion. In the modern business world, a commercial enterprise like a men's and women's clothing store will need a website in order to maximize its potential for sales; but merely having a website is not enough. A business with an online presence will need to rank well in search engine results in order to get traffic and that is where Karma Snack comes in. They provide SEO services and help to promote a brand via the many different tools available online including the development of websites, mobile apps, and even the writing of press releases. This is all combined with the Merchant Data Systems' offerings that are geared towards online selling. The MDS eCommerce solutions include a shopping cart that can be placed on the merchant's website and a Check by Net service that allows online merchants to accept paper checks.

Together, the companies are able to handle all aspects of a clothing store's presence on the Internet. From the marketing of a product or service to the transactions that are the source of an enterprise's revenue. The Snackboard is a software tool created by Karma Snack to aid in the collaborative process. The Snackboard provides crucial information on the performance of a client's website 24/7. This means that team-members are kept apprised of how marketing campaigns are going around the clock.

Both companies have built their reputations on proving the tools necessary for success. The pairing ensures that not only will clients be able to draw in customers; they will have the tools for ensuring that every transaction is successful.

Moms ARE Fashionable! Exclusive NYC Fashion Event

It was announced today that MBA Moms will host a fashion show on September 20th previewing Quincy Apparel's Fall Collection.     The "The Corporate Moms Fashion Show" will feature MBA Moms and celebrity moms modeling the new collection. Quincy Apparel is a sophisticated, chic, and work-appropriate clothing line, which was started by two Harvard Business School graduates.

Christina Wallace and Alex Nelson, the co-founders of Quincy Apparel, believe that no professional woman should be stuck wearing mass market boxy clothing or spending a month's rent on designer clothes just so she can feel like herself at work. Christina says, "Quincy Apparel combines bespoke and ready-to-wear by rethinking traditional clothing sizes and allowing women to shop by bust, body shape, and height." Quincy Apparel clothing is made in New York City and sold exclusively online.

"Quincy Apparel's collection features chic and stylish clothing that women can wear from PTA meetings to dinner with girlfriends!" says, Angie E. Morris. Angie is the founder of the professional organization, MBA Moms, and the crea women's jackets tor of the Working Moms Fashion Show. Angie describes an MBA Mom as "the career woman, holding a graduate degree, balancing a family – all while being fabulous!" In her eyes, it's about having it all — business & babies.

As a social group, MBA Moms hosts super fun and fabulous monthly events for moms to come together alone or with their families. The events cover a wide range of enjoyment; from intelligent discussions to classy wine-tasting events, from holiday parties to beach parties at the Hamptons, and now to fashion shows geared towards the perfect MBA Mom! These fun and fearless events allow moms to relax, laugh, and enjoy a glass of wine!

The Corporate Moms Fashion Show is a FREE event and will be held one night only on September 20th, 2012 at 6:30pm at 209 W.38th Street, suite 1010 in New York City. Please RSVP @mbamomsonline.com to reserve your spot for this classy, sophisticated, and ready-for-fall working mom fashion show!

Contact: Angie E. Morris
917.968.7435
angie(at)mbamomsonline(dot)com
http://www.mbamomsonline.com/events

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Just Between Friends of North Houston to Hold Greater Houston's Largest Children’s and Maternity Consignment Sales Event - Families to Save While Area Charities Benefit

WHAT:     Just Between Friends North Houston– the area's largest Children's and Maternity consignment sales event featuring one-stop shopping in 30,000 square feet of space filled with boutique and name brand children's fall and winter clothing, shoes, baby equipment, toys, and more. Shoppers will save 50%-90% off of retail pricing.

WHEN:        Pre-Sale Event (by invitation and for media only)
Thursday, October 25th – 2.00pm – 9.00pm

Public Events:
Thursday, October 25th – 7.00pm – 9.00pm – Prime Time Shopping - $10.00 per person admission
Friday, October 26th – 9.00am – 7.00pm - $2.00 per person admission with 100% of proceeds going to charity
Saturday, October 27th – 9.00am – 5.00pm – free admission
Sunday, October 28th – 11.00am – 5.00pm - free admission; all items 50% off

WHERE:         Willowbrook AMC Theater Plaza at Hwy 249 & Gessner, Houston, TX

MEDIA:        Contact Jennifer Liebl at 214.693.4599 for media pre-sale passes

BENEFICIARIES:    A portion of proceeds benefits Spaulding for Children Foster Care and Cypress Assistance Ministries

Just Between Friends (JBF) North Houston, Texas' largest children's and maternity consignment sales event is hosting their eleventh semi-annual sale. Well known for quality merchandise at rock bottom pricing, the one-stop, semi-annual shopping sales event has become vital to Houston families as the economy and unemployment levels remain uncertain. The sales have assisted thousands of Houstonians as cost-conscious shoppers work to stretch declining budgets.    Even now with economic indicators on the rise the popular sales event is targeted to hold one of the top sales in the region. With the average shopper saving between 50% to 90% off of retail pricing, Just Between Friends is a concept which is thriving.

Held at the Willowbrook AMC Theater Plaza in Houston, October 25-28 2012, the semi-annual sale features hundreds of thousands of items that includes name-brand and boutique fall and winter children's and maternity apparel; Halloween costumes and Holiday attire; baby equipment, electronics, and toys. A portion of the sale's proceeds as well as unsold items are donated to local charities, Spaulding for Children Foster Care and Cypress Assistance Ministries.

Started in a Houston area church in 2007 as the first and only children's consignment sale in the city, Just Between Friends North Houston has increased to a colossal sa women's jackets le requiring over 30,000 square feet of space. In their eleventh season, the upcoming event is expecting record attendance.

"After eleven sales, we are both humbled and amazed by our continued growth," stated Jennifer Liebl, Owner, Just Between Friends of North Houston. "To have double digit growth each sale season makes us the envy of retailers everywhere, especially when you consider the economic challenges of the past few years."

"People ask us all the time how we are able to continue growing at our current pace. Honestly, I think it is several things," said Liebl. "Certainly the economy has had a tremendous impact on our expansion. We are one of the few business types that have positively thrived in a downward market. Additionally, more than ever, people feel good about repurposing their items. In addition to people trying to stretch their budgets, shopping consignment has gone main stream! People see it as a way to not only further their dollars, but also purchase children's items that otherwise could end up in landfill. Consignment shopping is not only fun, it's a responsible thing to do," remarked Liebl.

"One of the things we are particularly proud of at JBF North Houston is our strong partnerships with area charities," Liebl stated. A portion of our proceeds as well as surplus merchandise from our sales benefit our partner charities, Spaulding for Children Foster Care and Cypress Assistance Ministries. Our consignors love that when they consign their gently used clothing and toys they are not only making money, they are also helping to better our community through these worthwhile organizations.

"A savings of 50-90% off retail is enough to make a huge difference in a family budget whether our shoppers are moms-to-be, foster parents, grandparents, or single dads. It is truly is a sale where everyone wins - our consignors as they sell their items, our shoppers as they enjoy remarkable savings, and our community as our partner charities receive a portion of our proceeds and surplus merchandise," she said.

About Just Between Friends
In 1997, Just Between Friends was created in a living room in Tulsa, Oklahoma when Shannon Wilburn, a mother of two young children, and her friend Daven Tackett hosted a sale with 17 friends as consignors and had gross sales of $2000. The sales caught on with families and grew so in 2003, they formed Just Between Friends Franchise Systems, Inc. Wilburn is now sole owner of Just Between Friends Franchise Systems, Inc., which has 124 franchises in 24 states. The company projects that gross sales in 2012 will top 20 million dollars. Just Between Friends has been on the Inc. Magazine 5000 list of fastest growing companies the past four years and was named one of Entrepreneur Magazine's Top 500 Franchises. In 2012, Just Between Friends was one of only 25 companies to receive the U.S. Chamber of Commerce's Blue Ribbon Award. Just Between Friends Franchise Systems Inc. also received a "Franchisee Satisfaction Award" and was named in the Top 50 franchises by "Franchise Business Review". In 2010, Wilburn was named the Small Business Administration's "Women in Business Champion" for Tulsa and was part of the Tulsa Business Journal's 40 under 40. JBF has been featured on numerous national television shows including CBS Early Show, ABC News, Good Morning America, CNN, Headline News, Fox News, Inside Edition and CNBC's The Big Idea. They have also been featured in many top markets including Seattle, Denver, Dallas, Houston, San Francisco and Philadelphia as well popular websites http://www.yahoo.com, http://www.sheknows.com and Disney website http://www.family.com.

STYLE ME, Your Personal Stylist . The new ebook from Michaela Jedinak , personal stylist and founder of Joy of Clothes http://www.joyofclothes.com

STYLE ME, Your Personal Stylist

Dress with confidence. Create the illusion of a perfect figure.

A fully illustrated book on personal style helping you discover what to wear whatever your body shape.

Michaela Jedinak, personal stylist and founder of leading personal style website , Joy of Clothes, will show you how to create the illusion of a perfect figure whatever shape you are. Once you adopt the principles of visual balance shared in this book you will dress with more confidence and look younger and slimmer.

Chapters include:

Visual Balance
The best way to make the most of your natural beauty is to create visual balance in your overall look. This chapter introduces the concept and how it can be applied whatever your body shape, age or personality.

Visual Balance and your body shape:
The problem with understanding your body shape is that most women focus on a specific area (ie problem zones such as the tummy,arms,bottom etc) This chapter will help you see the whole picture which is the starting point to creating visual balance.

Rules for body balance:
How to create body balance whatever your bust,calves,bottom or neckline.

Choosing the right pattern and fabric
It is important to know the fabric and pattern that works for your body shape, body feature and body size.

Style Lines
Style Lines allow you to create the illusion of balance and proportion.

Design Lines
Design lines can create an effective illusion of height , width, length and curves.

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Why are you never the same size in different designers and retailers?

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About Joy of Clothes:
Joy of Clothes. Discover and buy the clothes that flatter your body shape, eye, hair and skin colour. Stylist advice on how to look your best. Create your model to see what to wear for your body shape. Buy women's clothes from all the top shops and designers. Joy of Clothes was founded by Michaela Jedinak and David Lethbridge.

Michaela Jedinak has a unique range of experience from the fashion, media and design industry in London, New York, Milan and Prague. As MD of Cosmopolitan Prague, she developed her passion for colour and style, before going on to set up her highly successful colour and style consultancy.

Michaela Jedinak
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Urbanbargains.com Announces Launch Of Urban Lifestyle Comparison Shopping Engine

UrbanB women's coats online argains (http://www.UrbanBargains.com) today announced the launch of the only urban lifestyle comparison shopping engine of apparel, footwear and accessories for fashion–conscious young men and women.

UrbanBargains.com features a wide selection of urban wear brand names and private label casual apparel, including denims, dresses, tops, sportswear, outerwear, accessories and footwear from hundreds of leading lifestyle stores like Karmaloop and Creative Recreation. With this large selection of urban clothing, shoppers will be able to find whatever fits their fashion style without having to visit numerous websites.

"At UrbanBargains we know keeping up with the latest urban wear and skate clothing fashions can be very hard on the wallet for most families" said Winston Ajamu, President of UrbanBargains.com "Our goal is to offer consumers a better shopping experience than they would find at other online stores, while saving them both time and money by introducing best of breed technology that has never been introduced fully to this marketplace."

Customers can choose from over 100 well-known hip hop clothing and skate wear brands including: Nike, Trukfit, Rocawear, Adidas, Ecko Red, Sean John, Baby Phat, and many more. The lifestyle store also features product reviews, customer reviews and ratings to help shoppers to make better purchasing decisions. Personalized recommendation features include:

My Recommendations: Customers can easily discover something new with recommendations based on previously viewed products.

My Saved Searches: Allows users to save items throughout the site for viewing later across multiple channels and stores.

Product Alerts: Shoppers can receive email alerts when products from various merchants drop in price.

About UrbanBargains

UrbanBargains.com is the only urban wear and skate clothing comparison-shopping engine featuring more than 100,000 from multiple online stores. At UrbanBargains, savvy shoppers can instantly shop and compare thousands of unique products within popular urban lifestyle categories, such as Mens, Womens, Kids, Skate, Accessories and more. For more information please visit us at http://www.UrbanBargains.com.

Will Your Faith Withstand Each Test

The rain and wind swirled all around the house producing hail that covered the ground as if it had snowed. It started as a warm spring day with just small clouds in the distance. But within a matter of hours the day turned cool and massive clouds producing torrential rain pelted my house. I felt confident and secure because the flat part of my roof had just been newly shingled, but within a few minutes of hard rain, leaks were filling buckets of water inside my house.

My mood of security did a complete turnaround from calm and peaceful to how could a new roof that looked so perfect and beautiful turn out to be so bad? For the past two years I had been warned by various roofers and even my insurance agent that I had better replace the flat roof soon. Now I was emptying buckets of water and all I could think about was my old roof never leaked!

It is amazing how easy it is to put your faith in something that is brand new thinking that it will last only to find out later that the old was better. It is like buying a brand new car believing that you will never have to go to the repair shop at least for the first 50 thousand miles, only to find out that there was a major manufacturing defect. Or it is like buying a new leather sofa and the dye comes off on your clothes every time you sit on it.

It seems that every time we put our trust in new things we realize how easily it is to be disappointed. To understand why we can't depend on the things we can see and hold onto, we must understand the purpose behind our world. We must understand why the only thing we can place our faith in is an unseen spiritual God and His purpose for our lives.

Why do I need God? Why can't I achieve worldly goals of living a good life with complete peace and harmony? Why do roofs, cars, clothes, and even our bodies wear out? Why is everything about this world temporary?

Hebrews 1: 10-12, "He also said, 'You, Lord, in the beginning created the earth, and with your own hands you made the heavens. They will disappear, but you will remain: they will all wear out like clothes. You will fold them up like a coat, and they will be changed like clothes. But you are always the same, and your life never ends.'"

To have God in your life is to understand why we need Him. When you live in a temporary world where there is good and evil then it must wear out. This is the reason why we can't count on new things any more than we can count on old things. Everything has a time and a season and then it will all end. This is the reason why it is important that we understand why we must place our faith in God.

We were made for a purpose that goes beyond this world. When you live in a temporary world you will face problems of all kinds to teach you about what is good and what is bad. These difficulties are not to destroy you but to build your character and bring you to a greater understanding of what is required from those who pass from this world into the perfect eternity to come. This is the reason why you will be tested in your life experiences.

Hebrews 2: 5-10, "God has not placed the angels as rulers over the new world to come-the world of which we speak. Instead, as it is said somewhere in the Scriptures: 'What is man, O God, that you should think of him; mere man, that you should care for him? You made him for a little while lower than the angels; you crowned him with glory and honor, and made him ruler over all things. 'It says that God made man "ruler over all things"; this clearly includes everything. We do not, however, see man ruling over all things now. But we do see Jesus, who for a little while was made lower than the angels, so that through God's grace he should die for everyone. We see him now crowned with glory and honor because of the death he suffered. It was only right that God, who creates and preserves all things, should make Jesus perfect through suffering, in order to bring many sons to share his glory. For Jesus is the one who leads them to salvation.'"

This is the reason why my brand new roof leaked. God was teaching me not to put my trust in worldly things or in the safety of my home. I needed to place my faith in Jesus and the knowledge of the brand new perfect world to come. I needed to believe that He would elevate me because of my suffering to a position that would even make me greater than the angels, because I did not waver even when rain flooded my home. I am here to build a solid foundation that will create in me the ability to rule along with Christ in the more perfect world that is to come.

When you live in an imperfect world you will face difficulties of all kinds so you will mature and grow through the problems. Faith is built by passing tests! These tests are not meant to destroy you but to teach you secret truths that can only be explained through what you must achieve in order to receive the full reward that is promised to you in the perfect world to come. This is why it is a mystery to us here as to why we must suffer in order to be made ready for heaven. The hard trials we face are measured against us according to the knowledge we will need in order to do the jobs that are planned for our heavenly life. A plan that equips us for our spiritual destiny.

If we were to look at our lives as knowledge gained for eternity th women's coats online en we wouldn't be afraid of any experience we went through during our worldly life. We would be looking forward to the future with excitement. We would look at our lives and those we love as human souls that are passing through a learning world to prepare for our perfect job in heaven.

Satan knows how to test a person to the highest level of pain. He does this by making them depend on the things of the world in order to live. He tries to defeat God's plan by shaking a person's faith through economic slow downs, natural disasters, death, sickness and anything that makes them turn away from God's will for their lives. With the mortgage crisis, high gas prices and the increase in inflation every person is put to the test.

God takes the pain of the tests and He bring us to different levels of spiritual maturity. He Strengthens our faith through the trials, while laying a strong foundation for us to draw upon in our future experiences. Each trial answers questions reflecting how much we have learned. Questions like these: Are you placing your faith in the security of your home or God? Are you believing that no matter what happens God will take care of you even if it means losing every worldly possession you own? Do you believe that God can help you start all over again? Are you ready to take your soul to the next level of spiritual maturity in order to prepare you for the world to come?

The problems Satan uses to destroy our confidence in God; God uses by giving us exciting stories of survival that help others who may go through the same things. God changes us into more compassionate loving individuals who reach out to people who are homeless because of natural disasters and gives us the ability to provide them with shelter. He makes us examples to our neighbors of what faith can do in a person's life. Most of all He prepares us to rule with wisdom, love and compassion. Just like Jesus learned from suffering, we gain the same wisdom from our own suffering.

Hebrews 2: 14&amp;15, "Since the children, as he calls them, are people of flesh and blood, Jesus himself became like them and shared their human nature. He did this so that through his death he might destroy the Devil, who has the power over death, and in this way set free those who were slaves all their lives because of their fear of death."

When Jesus Christ is Lord over our lives then we can have confidence when we go through difficult things that we are not suffering in vain. We are not afraid even of death because we know through scriptures that even death can not separate us from God's ultimate plan for our lives. For we are assured that no matter what happens to us we have a future promise. Our confidence is not based on human values but on spiritual values that can only be measured by the scales present in heaven.

Satan is the enemy of every Christian. He wants to make us falter in our faith. His goal is to rob us of our security in our homes and make us question God's will for our lives. He wants us to fill abandoned and alone. He wants to make us afraid of death, homelessness, poverty, and disasters of all kinds. He wants us to turn away from God and blame Him when we face difficulties in our lives.

Hebrews 3: 12-14, "My fellow believers, be careful that no one among you has a heart so evil and unbelieving that he will turn away from the living God. Instead, in order that none of you be deceived by sin and become stubborn, you must help one another every day, as long as the word 'Today' in the scripture applies to us. For we are all partners with Christ if we hold firmly to the end the confidence we had in the beginning."

The buckets I emptied from the leaky roof shook my confidence in the security of my home. It made me fear that I would have to spend more of my hard earned money when my business was slow because of inflation to redo my roof. But my faith in Jesus Christ as my Savior made me unshakable and determined to cast all of my fears upon Him. I never blamed God for not protecting me from the problem, instead I prayed and God instructed me on where the leaks began. When I called my roofers, and told them what happened, they stated what needed to be fixed before I could tell them where I thought the leaks were. It was exactly what the Holy Spirit said was causing the problem from my leaky roof. They quickly repaired the problem.

God loves people and when we run to Him for help, He will always answer our prayers. It is very important that you don't turn away from God. Because I believed my Savior could help me during my time of crisis my faith withstood the test that Satan intended to use to make me crumble and abandon my faith.

Breed Of Dogs

When I was a child, I had a beagle. I love beagles. When I married, and we both worked, I had miniature long haired dachshunds...they were amazing little fellas.And now, that I am home and my husband is home battling MS, we have 3 large dogs, 2 black labs and 1 golden retriever.The right breed at the right time in your life is the secret to happiness with your chosen four legged friend.

A dog breed is a group of dogs that have very similar or nearly identical characteristics of appearance or behavior or, usually, both, primarily because they come from a select set of ancestors who had the same characteristics. See the many breeds in a directory of breed of dogs. The AKC will always have up to date directories.

Dogs have been selectively bred for specific characteristics for thousands of years. Initially the selections would have centered on domestication and useful behavior such as hunting ability. Later, dogs were also selected for attractive and distinctive forms, resulting in a vast variety of types.

People seem to have a fascination with Poodle mixed breeds. Poodles are very intelligent and do not shed. Many different Poodle mixes are emerging.

A Labradoodle is a crossbred dog created by crossing the Labrador Retriever and the Poodle. Their temperament makes them good service dogs.

The impetus behind experiments with this type of cross was the desire to achieve a service dog that would not shed and so produce a hypoallergenic dog that is suitable for people with allergies to fur and dander. This has not yet been reliably achieved, as Labradoodles have varying coat lengths and textures, and crosses beyond the first generation do not yield a predictable coat type.

And its not just Poodle mixes, many different "designer" dogs (as the media has labeled them) are immerging.

Designer Dog? What s a designer dog you ask? A "designer" dog, as the media has labeled them, is a cross between two pure bred dogs.

Whether or not you choose a pure bred dog or a "designer" hybrid mix, do your homework and research, research, research. Remember, adopting a dog is a life long commitment and not something that should be taken lightly. Before you adopt a dog ask yourself exactly what it is you are looking for in your dog.

How many breeds of dogs are there? Well, that depends on whom you ask. The American Kennel Club, which registers purebred dogs, officially recognizes 150 different breeds of dogs. As of the time of writing this article. This can change.

Dog breeds can be divided into different categories, such as:

Hunting
Hounds, including Sight hounds and Scent hounds
Gundogs, including Pointers, Retrievers, and Spaniels
Terrier
Curs and Feists
Working (or Utility)
Pastoral dogs, including Livestock guardian dogs, Herding dogs, Sheepdogs, and Drovers
Sled dog
Bulldogs
Extinct dog breeds
Fighting dogs
Toy
Dog breeds can also be grouped into similar types such as mastiff types, spitz types, pit bulls, or Lurchers.

For interest sake, ther is also a complete List of Ancient dog breeds.

Fourteen ancient breeds of dog have recently been identified through advances in DNA analysis. These breeds of domesticated dog show the fewest genetic differences from wolves. The breeds are geographically diverse, including dogs from Siberia, Japan, Alaska, China, Tibet, and Africa.

The identification of the fourteen "Ancient" dog breeds was established in the article "Genetic Structure of the Purebred Domestic Dog" in the journal Science Volume 304 (May 21, 2004).

The following are the dog breeds listed as ancient in the published study and their countries of origin:

Afghan Hound (Afghanistan)
Akita (Japan)
Alaskan Malamute (United States (Alaska))
Basenji (Congo)
Chow Chow (China)
Lhasa Apso (Tibet)
Pekingese (China)
Saluki (Egypt)
Samoyed (Siberia)
Shar Pei (China)
Shiba Inu (Japan) women's jackets
Shih Tzu (China/Tibet)
Siberian Husky (Siberia)
Tibetian Terrier (Tibet)

Controversy:
There is some controversy over the results of the study, as some have noted that breeding between wolves and specific breeds in recent times may have led to inaccurate results. As a result of these breedings, the offspring would have gained genetic similarities with wolves and may mask the truth about the real differences between the breed and wolves before these interbreedings.

KC Recognized Breeds:

Affenpinscher
Afghan Hound
Airedale Terrier
Akita
Alaskan Malamute
American Eskimo Dog
American Foxhound
American Staffordshire Terrier
American Water Spaniel
Anatolian Shepherd Dog
Australian Cattle Dog
Australian Shepherd
Australian Terrier
Basenji
Basset Hound
Beagle
Bearded Collie
Bedlington Terrier
Belgian Malinois
Belgian Sheepdog
Belgian Tervuren
Bernese Mountain Dog
Bichon Frise
Black and Tan Coonhound
Black Russian Terrier
Bloodhound
Border Collie
Border Terrier
Borzoi
Boston Terrier
Bouvier des Flandres
Boxer
Briard
Brittany
Brussels Griffon
Bull Terrier
Bulldog
Bullmastiff
Cairn Terrier
Canaan Dog
Cardigan Welsh Corgi
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
Chesapeake Bay Retriever
Chihuahua
Chinese Crested
Chinese Shar-Pei
Chow Chow
Clumber Spaniel
Cocker Spaniel
Collie
Curly-Coated Retriever
Dachshund
Dalmatian
Dandie Dinmont Terrier
Doberman Pinscher
English Cocker Spaniel
English Foxhound
English Setter
English Springer Spaniel
English Toy Spaniel
Field Spaniel
Finnish Spitz
Flat-Coated Retriever
French Bulldog
German Pinscher
German Shepherd Dog
German Shorthaired Pointer
German Wirehaired Pointer
Giant Schnauzer
Glen of Imaal Terrier
Golden Retriever
Gordon Setter
Great Dane
Great Pyrenees
Greater Swiss Mountain Dog
Greyhound
Harrier
Havanese
Ibizan Hound
Irish Setter
Irish Terrier
Irish Water Spaniel
Irish Wolfhound
Italian Greyhound
Japanese Chin
Keeshond
Kerry Blue Terrier
Komondor
Kuvasz
Labrador Retriever
Lakeland Terrier
Lhasa Apso
L??wchen
Maltese
Manchester Terrier
Mastiff
Miniature Bull Terrier
Miniature Pinscher
Miniature Schnauzer
Neapolitan Mastiff
Newfoundland
Norfolk Terrier
Norwegian Elkhound
Norwich Terrier
Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever
Old English Sheepdog
Otterhound
Papillon
Parson Russell Terrier
Pekingese
Pembroke Welsh Corgi
Petit Basset Griffon Vend??en
Pharaoh Hound
Pointer
Polish Lowland Sheepdog
Pomeranian
Poodle
Portuguese Water Dog
Pug
Puli
Rhodesian Ridgeback
Rottweiler
Saint Bernard
Saluki
Samoyed
Schipperke
Scottish Deerhound
Scottish Terrier
Sealyham Terrier
Shetland Sheepdog
Shiba Inu
Shih Tzu
Siberian Husky
Silky Terrier
Skye Terrier
Smooth Fox Terrier
Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier
Spinone Italiano
Staffordshire Bull Terrier
Standard Schnauzer
Sussex Spaniel
Tibetan Spaniel
Tibetan Terrier
Toy Fox Terrier
Vizsla
Weimaraner
Welsh Springer Spaniel
Welsh Terrier
West Highland White Terrier
Whippet
Wire Fox Terrier
Wirehaired Pointing Griffon
Yorkshire Terrier

Miscellaneous Class Breeds

The Miscellaneous Class is intended as an interim stage. Under current policy, dogs would become eligible for registration at the time that the breed is brought into the Miscellaneous Class. After a limited time in the Miscellaneous Class a date would be set, at which time the breed would become eligible to compete in a variety group at all-breed dog shows.

Beauceron
Plott
Redbone Coonhound
Swedish Vallhund
Tibetan Mastiff

Foundation Stock Service Breeds

The Foundation Stock Service (FSS); was created by the American Kennel Club to answer the needs of today's rare breed fanciers. The Foundation Stock Service is an optional record keeping service for all purebred breeds not currently registrable with the American Kennel Club.

American English Coonhound
Appenzeller Sennenhunde
Argentine Dogo
Azawakh
Belgian Laekenois
Bergamasco
Black and Tan Coonhound
Bluetick Coonhound
Bolognese
Boykin Spaniel
Bracco Italiano
Cane Corso
Catahoula Leopard Dog
Caucasian Mountain Dog
Central Asian Shepherd Dog
Cesky Terrier
Chinook
Coton de Tulear
Czechoslovakian Wolfdog
Dogue de Bordeaux
Entlebucher Mountain Dog
Estrela Mountain Dog
Finnish Lapphund
German Spitz
Grand Basset Griffon Vend??en
Icelandic Sheepdog
Irish Red and White Setter
Kai Ken
Kooikerhondje
Lagotto Romagnolo
Lancashire Heeler
Leonberger
Mudi
Norwegian Buhund
Norwegian Lundehund
Perro de Presa Canario
Peruvian Inca Orchid
Portuguese Podengo
Pumi
Pyrenean Shepherd
Rafeiro do Alentejo
Rat Terrier
Sloughi
Spanish Water Dog
Stabyhoun
Thai Ridgeback
Tosa
Treeing Tennessee Brindle
Treeing Walker Coonhound
Xoloitzcuintli