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.

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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
michaela (at) joyofclothes (dot) com
Mobile: 0044 780 313 9755

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&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

Nursing Uniforms: A Historical Evolution

Nurses, doctors, and other medical professionals give the world comfort and hope. We respect our medical professionals like we respect no one else. How many times have we heard someone say, "Doctor's orders?" How many times have you had to provide your child's school with a doctor's excuse for being absent? Have you ever had to give a doctor's note to your boss for a missed day of work? This is all evidence of how we feel about our medical professionals. We admire and respect them.

Medical professionals understand this reverence we tend to have for them, and they understand the necessity of living up to the publics high expectations. Not only is it important for nurses and doctors to be competent and caring, it is also vital they have the proper appearance. The way they appear to those who look to them for guidance, comfort, and healing is the first impression, and as we all know first impressions linger with us for a long time. If anyone looks unprofessional or out of place the first time we see him or her, it takes a long time to get over that shock.

Well, medical uniforms and nursing scrubs help take the worry out of looking one's best while serving patients. Patients and clients have come to expect their medical professionals to dress appropriately, and that's w women's coats hat scrubs are, they are the perfect attire for any medical staff person.

Medical uniforms such as doctor's scrubs, nursing scrubs, and scrub hats all add to the confidence we feel in our medical professionals. Although many of us still envision a nurse as a woman in a button-down white uniform, and envision a doctor as a man in a button-down lab coat, scrubs that come in a variety of colors and styles and have no more buttons to worry about are replacing those traditional outfits.

Hospitals where nurses and other medical personnel are allowed to choose their own medical scrubs have an advantage. The scrubs a nurse chooses to wear can represent her personality or the 'personality' of her ward. For example, pediatric nurses may want to wear bright colors or crazy prints to make the kids feel more comfortable around them. Those kinds of scrubs just portray a happy feeling in addition to the professionalism necessary in a hospital or doctor's office.

On the other hand, some nurses or doctors may wish to appear more serious, in which case they might prefer to wear more traditional solid-colored scrubs in warm or subdued hues that invite confidence and relaxation along with a sense of professionalism.

Nursing scrubs and other medical uniforms could not have been a more simpler and a easier method to purchase, either. No matter what your preference, all you need to do is surf the Internet. Type "nursing scrubs" into a search engine and you are likely to get a million results, and a good percentage of those results will be online stores that offer discounted prices on any and every kind of scrub you could imagine. You can be covered in scrubs from head to toe via scrub hats, scrub tops and scrub pants sold separately or as complete outfits. You can click on pictures to get a better look and check sizing charts to make sure you get a good fit. You can get the bottoms that are made in a similar fashion to pajama bottoms with either elastic waists or drawstrings.

Most sites also offer you various ways to search. You can choose to search by your size, or by your favorite color, or by style, or by price. No matter what your preference in medical scrubs, you can find what you want quickly and easily. Most online scrub stores also offer reasonable rates with return policies to make sure you are satisfied with your purchase.

Whatever kinds of scrubs you or your staff or your supervisors prefer, you can be rest assured that you can find what you want in an online store while having the ease of purchasing sitting in the comforts of your home or office , and also the shipping procedures are quick and flexible. For example, you might use your personal credit card to pay for your scrubs, but decide to get them shipped to the office. These kinds of things are typically "No problem" for online nursing scrub providers. The scrubs of tomorrow may have even more advances in style and comfort, but today's medical scrubs are easy to care for, comfortable, professional, and cheerful. Soon, with the ease of buying these various scrubs, we may no longer envision nurses and doctors in plain white anymore.

Dry Eye Care - Don't Let It Go Untreated

Our eyes need to be coated with moisture so as to function properly. It is easy to compare our eyes and the need for a lubricant to coat the eye ball to that of a motor, where as a comparison a lubricant (usually oil) is needed so as to ensure the moving parts work properly. As we know if a motor was required to perform without the parts being well lubricated it would only take a short time before the non-lubricated moving parts would suffer from abrasions. In situations where our eyes do not have enough lubricant the condition is known as ?€?Dry Eye?€?.

Dry eye, or dry eye syndrome as it is often known, is a medical condition that occurs when the sufferer?€?s eyes lack the correct formation of lubricant. Usually the lubricant is in the form of tears and dry eye is as a result of the body not producing sufficient quantities of tears to oil the eyes and make them relaxed. This condition is more prevalent amongst older people. In America alone around 30 to 40 million people suffer from dry eye syndrome. About three quarters of sufferers have fairly mild cases, however many of the remaining 10 million or so sufferers experience extremely serious cases of the affliction.

One of the very important aspects of dry eye care is having the sufferer understand the symptoms associated with the condition and address the problem correctly. As a guide most people suffering from this problem usually experience constant irritation, their eyes ache and they experience a burning sensation as well as a grainy feel in on and around the eyes.

If you suffer from this condition it is important that you undertake an eye care program as soon as possible because if the eyes go untreated it can possibly result in more serious problems occurring in the future. These serious symptoms can include scarring, infection of the cornea and in the most severe of cases even permanent loss of vision. It is vitally important that dry eye syndrome be treated because failure to do so may result in serious consequences.

Preventative Suggestions

Dry eye care starts with preventative measures to ensure adequate moisture is present in the eyes. If you have noticed that you have a distinct lack of moisture in your eyes it is recommended that you take steps to avoid the use of hair driers, use glasses to deflect wind from the eye region, avoid extremely warm rooms and of course avoid smoke. Other preventative measures include wearing glasses rather than contact lenses, using a manmade tear ointment at night before going to bed and use humidifiers in rooms that have been heated.

From Dry To Damp

When Dry Eye Syndrome canno fashion jackets online t be prevented, your dry eye care should include treating the eyes with formulated eyedrops. Many brands of effective eyedrops can be bought over the counter and do not require a doctor?€?s prescription. In essence these drops work as fake tears. Currently a great deal of scientific research is being undertaken to develop more advanced medications for the treatment of this eye condition.

In more serious cases the eye?€?s cornea becomes terribly irritated. In some of these situations the use of anti-inflammatory agents are encouraged to combat the condition. An effective dry eye care remedy for short-term usage only, includes topical steroids as an ingredient in the eye drops. However, it is not recommended that these compounds be used over an extended time frame because of the known side effects.

As part of the modern treatment regime researchers are trying to find out ways of restricting the extent of the eyes swelling, instead of just oiling the eye?€?s surface. They have developed a number of methods to reduce the dry eye condition, including one method where the doctor attempts to close the channels from the eye to the nose. Another method involves using very small plugs to control the speed and volume of the flow of tears as they drain from the eyes.

So if you think that you may suffer from this syndrome and are in need of dry eye care please consult your doctor for advice on preventative measures as well as effective treatment for your condition.

The History And Advancement Of Hip Hop Clothing And Its Popularity Online

Urban clothing blends with hip hop music which started in 1970's in Bronx, New York primarily by means of the notable effects of migrants especially from Jamaica. Using only a couple of turn tables with a mic, they played disc-jockeys paving way for well-liked music. The pioneers of disc-jockeys were from our knowledge Clive Campbell, and/or 'Kool Herc'' who created music from break beats as well as Theodore Livingstone who created 'scratching sounds' out of a turntable. The two folks formed the foundation of rap music that has currently developed into what we consider as street music and entertained much publicity.

As the hip-hop business started to approach the doors of multinational American firms via its massive commercial success, producers and artists started to generate capital on the link between fashion and music and created their own labelled Hip-hop clothing lines which would ultimately further increase their income from loyal fans. Urban clothing lines, such as P Diddy's Sean John range and Rocawear by Damon Dash and Jay-Z another famous Hip-hop star and then there is Phat Farm and Wu-Wear by Russell Simmons. With the wide spread use of the internet, this style of clothing as properly as various various brands are now obtainable to fashion conscious ardent followers, celebrities and fans on the web. Trainers also identified to be named sneakers in America, have also originated from the hip-hop culture and a lot of artists are known to have either printed their names onto special edition trainers by brands such as Nike or Adidas and some have even developed their own range of trainers for mass manufacture.

Urban wear is amongst the trendiest clothing choices that mostly those young at heart prefer to put on. You cannot put an age group to it since hip hop clothing is a lot more about taste,style, and preference contrary to being about age. Regardless what age group you belong to, if you feel that urban wear is your style than be it, because you can surely rock it if you own it. Lately in the clothingl industry there are countless alternatives to select from. There are several shops, without forgetting on the web stores as well from exactly where you can shop for urban style wear of your selection that also fits well into your spending budget. You have to find a retail shop that ideal suits your wants in urban style wear regarding both selection of style and designs and good quality and cost as effectively. The good quality and price of urban style wear are two most crucial points that can make a consumer leave a shop or go there for life.

When considering womens summer clothing, females love to appear very good and that indicates getting the most recent in the urban clothing labels. Selecting the appropriate clothing that compliments their attitude and tastes is important in clothing. Now much more than ever ladies want to look the best they can look at any age. Discovering the proper brands that can offer you the correct fashion can be a tough job. Nevertheless, there are a lot of wonderful urban clothing lines for ladies. Here are some of the a lot more well-liked brands.

When we think about the structure, qualities and luxuries of the Urban Wear items, we observe unlimited attributes amongst these clothing accessories. These items are mostly made by approved companies with help of the latest technologies. With far more development in the world, the fashion field is enhancing a lot more rapidly because every person considers the ideal fashioned clothing as a determinant of his or her personality. The fresh and charming styles of hiphop clothing are really different from other formal and native designs. A huge class of individuals thinks that these clothing goods are out of their price range and cons women's jackets online tantly are sold at higher prices, which is not right. In reality, the prices and costs of Urban Wear accessories are usually related to the fashion, design, material, high quality, comfort, luxury and several other factors. Many clothing apparels are obtainable at very typical and lower costs, although some are sold at greater rates. This just depends upon the material, good quality and fashion of the selected apparel.

Aura Colors and Their Meaning: What Your Auras Say About You

Reading aura colors can teach you a lot about a person or even about yourself, and can clue you into how someone is feeling, what they are doing, or what kind of person they are. The mistake that most people make when learning to read auras is thinking that color definitions are cut and dried.

Learning about color meanings is a complex and time consuming process all by itself. If you are trying to learn about color meanings, you will have to study how each individual shade takes form and what its meanings are.

If you think for a second that red is just red, then head to the nearest paint store and look at all of the hundreds of different shades of each color there are on display. A slight difference can actually be a very big deal when it comes to aura readings. It is important to seek the meanings in the shades.

You can think of an aura, in a way, as a coat of many colors. While most people have a predominant color scheme in their auras, there are also many different variations possible. What you are doing, the people you are around, and many other factors can introduce new splashes of colors into your aura. This is not necessarily a bad thing, but it can have an effect on you, so it is wise to be aware of it.

1) Colors Affecting Auras

It is possible to have a color other than your own tingeing your aura. If someone else has strong feelings about who you are or who you should be, then they may put some of their own energy into your aura, which can affect the color.

If your father wants you to go to law school and puts pressure on you to do so, his own energy may infect your aura. If you are not aware of how to cleanse it, then you may end up with a great deal of confusion and inner turmoil because of the dirt or residue on your own aura.

2) Some Basic Colors and Meanings

Clear White can indicate someone with a very high spiritual vibration. They may seem godly, divine, or otherwise inspired. It can also indicate someone who can see the spiritual big picture, or who is compassionate.

Cloudy White can indicate someone with religious energy, although they may be lacking consciousness. It can also indicate some kind of cover-up, or denial, and can indicate someone who is good at the expense of being whole.

Pink can indicate someone who loves themselves and who is a tender person. It is generally a female or gay energy, and indicates a person who is nice rather than honest, and who places an emphasis on appearance.

Red can indicate anger, passion, frustration, or determination. It can be an indication of your life force or of menstruation, a sense of your own importance, or even the feeling of being overwhelmed by a change in your life.

Orange can indicate sensuality or pleasure in the physical sense, emotional expression, creativity, vitality and health, or creativity. It can also indicate that you are being unreasonable or that you are lacking self-discipline.

Yellow can indicate a person who is happy, optimistic, child-like, or innocent. It can also indicate mental alertness and analytical thought, a person who thinks instead of feeling, or a person who is very ego driven.

Green can indicate peace, nurturing, growth (especially new growth), balance and healing. It can also indicate someone who feels an intense need of security or a feeling of envy.

Blue can indicate someone who is free thinking, organized, fond of structure, or who communicates verbally. It can also indicate masculine energy, sadness, or potentiality or possibility.

Purple can indicate a person who is wise or someone who is in authority. It is generally a more feminine or matriarchal person, and can also indicate someone who is imaginative, intuitive, controlling, or who has a sense of superiority.

Brown can indicate someone who is well grounded or down to earth and practical. It is generally indicative of male energies, but can also be invalidating, emphasizing the body while denying the spirit, and can show a feeling of worthlessness.

Black can indicate someone with issues relating to death, hatred, or a lack of forgiveness. They may have unresolved karma, some kind of dark intentions, or a kind of shado women's jackets online w games. It may also be someone who needs compassion for themselves.

Gold can indicate a high spiritual vibration, a sense of integrity, freedom, respect, or an integrating of the body and spirit. It can also indicate someone who is clear-sighted.

The History And Advancement Of Hip Hop Clothing And Its Popularity Online

Urban clothing blends with hip hop music which started in 1970's in Bronx, New York primarily by means of the notable effects of migrants especially from Jamaica. Using only a couple of turn tables with a mic, they played disc-jockeys paving way for well-liked music. The pioneers of disc-jockeys were from our knowledge Clive Campbell, and/or 'Kool Herc'' who created music from break beats as well as Theodore Livingstone who created 'scratching sounds' out of a turntable. The two folks formed the foundation of rap music that has currently developed into what we consider as street music and entertained much publicity.

As the hip-hop business started to approach the doors of multinational American firms via its massive commercial success, producers and artists started to generate capital on the link between fashion and music and created their own labelled Hip-hop clothing lines which would ultimately further increase their income from loyal fans. Urban clothing lines, such as P Diddy's Sean John range and Rocawear by Damon Dash and Jay-Z another famous Hip-hop star and then there is Phat Farm and Wu-Wear by Russell Simmons. With the wide spread use of the internet, this style of clothing as properly as various various brands are now obtainable to fashion conscious ardent followers, celebrities and fans on the web. Trainers also identified to be named sneakers in America, have also originated from the hip-hop culture and a lot of artists are known to have either printed their names onto special edition trainers by brands such as Nike or Adidas and some have even developed their own range of trainers for mass manufacture.

Urban wear is amongst the trendiest clothing choices that mostly those young at heart prefer to put on. You cannot put an age group to it since hip hop clothing is a lot more about taste,style, and preference contrary to being about age. Regardless what age group you belong to, if you feel that urban wear is your style than be it, because you can surely rock it if you own it. Lately in the clothingl industry there are countless alternatives to select from. There are several shops, without forgetting on the web stores as well from exactly where you can shop for urban style wear of your selection that also fits well into your spending budget. You have to find a retail shop that ideal suits your wants in urban style wear regarding both selection of style and designs and good quality and cost as effectively. The good quality and price of urban style wear are two most crucial points that can make a consumer leave a shop or go there for life.

When considering womens summer clothing, females love to appear very good and that indicates getting the most recent in the urban clothing labels. Selecting the appropriate clothing that compliments their attitude and tastes is important in clothing. Now much more than ever ladies want to look the best they can look at any age. Discovering the proper brands that can offer you the correct fashion can be a tough job. Nevertheless, there are a lot of wonderful urban clothing lines for ladies. Here are some of the a lot more well-liked brands.

When we think about the structure, qualities and luxuries of the Urban Wear items, we observe unlimited attributes amongst these clothing accessories. These items are mostly made by approved companies with help of the latest technologies. With far more development in the world, the fashion field is enhancing a lot more rapidly because every person considers the ideal fashioned clothing as a determinant of his or her personality. The fresh and charming styles of hiphop clothing are really different from other formal and native designs. A huge class of individuals thinks that these clothing goods are out of their price range and cons women's jackets online tantly are sold at higher prices, which is not right. In reality, the prices and costs of Urban Wear accessories are usually related to the fashion, design, material, high quality, comfort, luxury and several other factors. Many clothing apparels are obtainable at very typical and lower costs, although some are sold at greater rates. This just depends upon the material, good quality and fashion of the selected apparel.

Planning Your New York Wedding - Making Your Day Perfect

You are engaged; congratulations! Now, get ready for the ride of your life because it is time to plan your big day. However, no need to get stressed out because there are plenty of resources to assist you on making your wedding day a day to remember for the rest of your lives; a great event planner can help.

There is plenty of planning to be done and decisions to be made, but the main thing to focus on is each other and how you want your day to be. It can be easy to get caught up in everyone else's opinions and lose what is important to you and your fiance. Here are a few questions to ask and tips to consider:

First things first - Decide what your budget will be. There is no need to run into debt because you want a beautiful wedding. There are simply elegant weddings that do not put you in the poorhouse. Also, figure out how many guests you may be expecting, when you would like to get married, and then book a reception site.

Your expenses may include the site, food, beverage costs, tips, taxes, administration fees, overtime fees, parking, music, flowers, etc.

Once you have a list of possible locations that are available for your desired wedding date, visit the locations, and find out the following:

Ask yourself if you believe the place is beautiful? Is it what you imagined or how much will it cost to make it beautiful?

Do they have color choices for linens to match your wedding color theme?

Does it have adequate bathroom facilities? Are the stalls big enough to get you and your dress in there? Do they offer special touches, for your guests, like hand creams, hair spray, perfumes, etc.

Is there a coatroom or coat check? Do they have a special area that the bride and groom can change before they leave the reception?

Is there enough room for dancing, D.J. or band, and to move around comfortably?

Where will you have your photos done? Is there a spot there or will you have them done before arriving to the reception site?

How about guest parking? Are there ample spots and is there a fee?

Taste the food offerings. Make sure you love the taste and find out if they offer choices for your guests or have the ability to handle special dietary requests. Do they offer sit down or buffet style?

Music - Do they have a house D.J. or band? If you want to choose your own, is there a hidden fee?

What is there cancellation policy? Do they have a formal payment schedule and what is the deposit requirement?

READ THE CONTRACT CAREFULLY! Make sure there are not hidden fees or disclosures that you do not understand and make sure you have a copy.

What is the alcohol policy? Do you pay extra for a bartender for the day or do they include those costs?

Make sure to meet whoever will be available to troubleshoot and supervise dur women's coats online ing the planning process and on your wedding day. Find out if there services include:

Light any candles before the guests arrive

Be sure the centerpieces, flowers, guest book, and favors are in place before your guests arrive

Coordinate the order of the day. For example, when it is time to toast, have the first dance, cut the cake, etc.

This is one of the most important days of your life. You want everything to be perfect, including where you will have the celebration. Contact a professional event planner and find out how they can ensure all of that and more.

Magazine Articles: The Ten Golden Rules

Most magazines, especially women's magazines, are full of feature articles. If your aim is to write this kind of article, here are ten rules that will help put your work at the top of the pile!

For most people, magazines are a treat, a small indulgence that they buy for themselves as a little luxury. For some it's a contented lunch or evening read. These readers expect to be entertained, informed and amused so features need to be sharp and to the point whilst still being readable and interesting. The following ten points will help you, as a writer, craft your features to fit almost any niche in any magazine feature article.

1. Do your own research. Magazine editors are savvy creatures and they'll spot a composite, internet-trawled piece a mile off. I'm not saying don't use the web for research - just make very sure that the article your write is truly yours and in your own 'voice'.

2. Study the trends of the magazine you're writing for. A good place to look is in the ads columns - who are they targeted at? What kinds of products do they feature? This can give an you an excellent idea of both the magazine's typical reader and what style of writing you may have to adopt.

3. Use the first paragraph to tell the reader just why they should read your feature article. Explain the core of your article here and get all the article benefits in as early as possible.

4. Don't leave any questions hanging in the air. This article is yours - you are the expert of the moment and your reader will expect everything you say to be accurate and informa women's jackets tive. Don't be vague on any points - do more research and find the answer!

5. If you are reviewing a product, try and test it personally. Rather than give sterile specifications and measurements, include your opinion - but make it clear that it is your opinion. If you have had a product on test, give a verdict. People will expect it.

6. Keep your writing style as simple as possible. This may not be easy if your article is all about particle physics or celestial mechanics but avoid using flowery language and overlong words. Your readers don't want to have to refer to a dictionary to understand what they're reading!

7. Give some thought to what the people feel who buy the magazine your article will appear in when they pick it up from the newsstand. Most readers say that a magazine is definitely a form of diversion and some comfort they're seeking. It's up to you to help fulfil that need.

8. Try to be as much like your readers as possible. If they can't identify with you as a person, they're unlikely to have any great interest in what you write, no matter how topical or potentially interesting it may be. Also - don't brag. Even if you're fortunate enough to have a second home and an ocean-going yacht - don't boast. Readers need to feel empathy with the writer, not be alienated by their snobbery or smugness.

9. If you are lucky enough to be writing your feature article about a celebrity you have interviewed, try to throw in one or two surprise questions. Not embarrassing ones, of course - more along the lines of 'If someone stole your handbag/wallet, what would you miss most?' Such questions give an insight into the person being interviewed and add a great deal of interest. Avoid shallow, meaningless questions such as 'Do you prefer tea or coffee?' - they tell the reader nothing about the subject.

10. If you find yourself being asked to write on a well-known theme, try to surprise your reader with some little-known fact about the subject. Readers love surprises! Here the internet can be a boon, with such sites as Wikepedia providing some truly obscure facts about the commonest subjects. However, it's always a good idea to validate your facts by checking with at least one other source - you don't wish to be known as the writer who got their facts wrong on their chosen subject!

The above points aren't an exhaustive by any means but, if you adhere to them when writing your feature article you won't wander far from the mark and the magazine editor will appreciate it too!

Great First Dating Impressions For Romancing A Woman

There are those who will offer you very old fashioned secrets to impressing single women for dating and romance. Some of them still hold true, but many of them depend entirely on the single woman you're trying to impress.

Of course, if you're just starting out learning about this woman you're not going to know which is the right way to go with this secret to impressing single women thing. Here is some guidance.

One alleged professional we know suggested that the way to impress single women for dating and romance is to open the car door for her every time she enters or exits the vehicle. This supposedly savvy love counselor says that she'll expect it and may resent your not doing it.

Perhaps, depending on the woman. And, depending on the age of the woman. Many women under 60 might well take this as a sexist move on your part, and might resent your old fashioned attempt to treat her like she's not capable of opening her own door. The best rule of thumb might be to do the logical thing. If it's locked and the lock is manual then you'll have to open it with your key. If her hands are full she could use your thoughtful help. If it's a first date you might start by saying something like, "Let me help, that door tends to stick". You could also be very up front and say, "My mom taught me to hold the door for a woman, but I know some women see that as an affront to their independence. What do you think?" You will score several points here.

First, women love to hear that a man has a sound healthy relationship with his mother. There's an old saying that if you want to see what a man is really like look at his relationship with his mother. It's very true. Mothers have such an influence on how their sons turn out.

The second point you'll score is letting her know that you want and value her opinion, and want to do what makes her comfortable.

She'll also be happy to realize that you understand the need for women to be independent. She'll assume she's going to be treated like an equal with you.
This same attitude and behavior can also be applied to old-fashioned, what many women consider subservient actions, such as pulling out her chair in a restaurant, helping her put on her coat, or the really ancient one of being the one to walk on the street side of the sidewalk. (Where on earth did that dumb idea come from?)

Another "love" professional suggested that one secret to impressing single women for dating and romance was to light her cigarette. Yuck! If you both smoke, yes, it's kind of intimate but again it also implies that as a woman she can't quite figure that out for herself. We suggest if you both smoke and she needs a light that you do it but make a farce out of it. Do some sort of silly Bogart thing out of it. "Here my dear, let me help you with that", and then p women's coats ut your hand on hers as you light it. Ham it up. If she's the type that gets offended by your idea that she can't manage it herself she's still going to laugh at your silly impression of Bogie.

Selling Your Home - The Dangers Of Pricing Too High

You probably have lots of emotion ?€?built in?€?to your house. Maybe you fixed it up, or you raised your children there. Your home is your ?€?special?€?place. However, when it?€?s time to sell, don?€?t let emotion play a roll in your pricing decision!

Many sellers don?€?t understand that overpricing can actually result in your getting LESS for your house than if you had priced it correctly in the first place. Knowledgeable agents and buyers often won?€?t bid on an overpriced home. By the time you ?€?wise up?€?and reduce the price to where it should have been priced in the first place, many of your best prospects will have bought other houses. This decreases demand for your now properly priced home! The problem is exacerbated if you placed your home on the market in the spring, it sat on the market ?€?overpriced?€?throughout the summer, and now that you?€?ve reduced your price, the market has slowed.

Also, consider that agents tend to steer buyers away from homes that have been in the Multiple Listing Service for long periods of time. Agents and buyers become suspicious that something is wrong with your property if it didn?€?t sell relatively soon after it went on the market. It?€?s important to price it right the day you put it on the market!

Also, consider what you could have done with the profits from the sale of your home if you had priced it right. Suppose you priced it right and sold relatively quickly, and invested that money in a rising stock or bond market. On the other hand, suppose you overpriced your home, and after several months, had to reduce it to where it should have been priced in the first place. Even worse, the house still isn?€?t sold! You get the picture.

The Dangers of a Lack of Exposure

It?€?s a fact that most real estate transactions occur between buyer?€?s and seller?€?s agents. Buyer?€?s agents typically find properties for their clients through the Multiple Listing Service. Not being in the MLS makes it extremely difficult to get buyers through your door. If your home is not in the MLS, you?€?re off the radar! Hire a good real estate agent, and get into the MLS!

Also, make sure your real estate agent u women's coats online ses aggressive marketing strategies to make sure your home sells. In a red-hot market, the MLS is probably the only exposure your home will need. However, if the market is anything less than red-hot, your agent will need to print flyers and introduce your home to other agents in his or her office, as well as other local sales offices. Also, exposure in home magazine ads, classified ads, and the Internet will help generate demand for your home. Make sure your agent uses a powerful marketing program!

The Dangers of not ?€?packaging your home?€?for sale!

Curb appeal is everything! You can take two identical homes next door to each other, both for sale. The first home has a cluttered yard with tall grass and weeds. The shutters on the house are chipping. There are toys in the yard. When you open the screen door, it?€?s half way off the hinges. The inside is fairly cluttered as well, and the wall could use a coat of paint. On the other hand, the owners of the home next door paid $300 for a landscaper to mow the lawn, trim the shrubs and clear the gutters. Inside, they added a fresh coat of paint and cleared up all the clutter. Again, the two homes are identical. Both owners paid the same amount for the same model. Guess which home is going to fetch more money?

Don?€?t be lazy. A few days of labor and minimal investment can make the difference between your house sitting on the market and selling the day you put it on the market. Cosmetic appeal is essential!

Finally, don?€?t negotiate foolishly!

Don?€?t appear overly eager when you negotiate with buyers. If you appear too eager or too anxious to make a deal, buyers may become suspicious. Worse, they may lower the offer because they think you?€?re desperate to sell your home. Stay cool! Also, don?€?t appear too tough. A good deal can fall apart if buyers find you too rigid to work with.

You probably have a lot of emotion invested in the house, which can certainly get in the way of effective negotiations. The best thing you can do is let your real estate agent handle your negotiations. She or he is emotionally detached from the home and has strong negotiation skills.

Decoupage Tools And Equipment

One of the advantages of decoupage is that it requires very little equipment, and it鈥檚 likely that you already possess the tools that you need to get started. However, there are items that can be helpful in your decoupage, if not strictly necessary. These will vary according to the exact work you plan to do. Let鈥檚 first look at the tools you can鈥檛 manage without.

Scissors

It鈥檚 best to have a pair of scissors put aside solely for decoupage. Certain things can gradually blunt scissors, and you want to keep yours as sharp and clean as possible. Embroidery scissors, which come to a very sharp point, are good for this sort of work. You can also buy curved scissors, which can be helpful in cutting out awkward shapes. You can keep your scissors sharp by cutting fine sandpaper.

Glue

White PVA glue makes an excellent medium, although you may want to dilute it a little with water before using it. This will give you a similar product to specially made decoupage medium. There are many brands of glues available, some made specifically for decoupage. They will have instructions for use on the bottle. For simple projects, you can mix two parts clear drying craft glue with one part water. Some glues may need to be diluted further. Wallpaper paste can be used for large areas. Decoupage mediums or glues may be used full strength, except on glass where they should be diluted. Decoupage glue has a slower drying time, which is useful if you鈥檙e inexperienced as it allows you to reposition items. There are a number of recipes available for making your own glue if you find it difficult to obtain decoupage glue.

Glaze

Mix together three parts PVA glue with one part water. Add more water if necessary. Add two tablespoons of varnish, for shine. Put into a screw top container.

Glue

? cup of sugar
? cup of flour
? teaspoon of powdered alum
1? cups of water
? teaspoon of oil of cinnamon

Mix the sugar, flour, and alum in a medium sized saucepan.

Gradually add the one cup of water, stirring vigorously to break up any lumps. Boil until clear and smooth. Stir constantly. Remove from heat and add the remaining water and oil, stirring until thoroughly mixed. Put into a screw top container.

Slow Drying Glue

Add one part glycerin to four parts glue.

Varnish

The type of varnish you choose will depend on the use to which the item is to be put and how you want it to look. You can use a water-based varnish, which won't yellow, or oil based varnish to give a yellow tint for an aged look. Lacquer, which comes in spray-on cans, is easy to use for large objects.

Water based varnish is less likely to run and dries quickly. It鈥檚 also heat resistant to a point and scuff resistant. Although it has a milky appearance, it dries clear. This varnish works well on wood and glass because it is thin and easy to apply. It鈥檚 available in gloss, matt and satin. You need to apply it smoothly and evenly and wash your brushes and applicators in soapy water women's jackets immediately after use. As it dries clear, it works well on bright colors. Water based varnish is the best to use if you鈥檙e working in a small space owing to the fumes produced by oil based varnish.

Remember that the final coat defines the finish so is you decide that you鈥檇 rather have a matte than gloss finish; use a matte varnish for your final coat.

Cotton Swabs

These are used to spread the glue around. They are a very inexpensive alternative to paint brushes.

Damp Rag

This will help you to wipe up any excess glue that leaks out, as you don't want the residue to lie on top.

Pros And Cons On Painting Your Model Car

The starting point for creating your own water slide decals is to obtain the correct clear backing. It is easiest to start with a ready manufactured sheet of clear decal film. There are several sources; most online model suppliers carry this material. Some suppliers even claim that their paper is manufactured especially for ink jet printers. Secondly there are four methods I am familiar with:

Creating masks for each color separation, masking the clear decal film for each color and applying the colors from lightest to darkest. Or hand painting the design if you're really good at it. Good points: Not too difficult and inexpensive. Drawbacks: Tedious and time consuming if you have to make multiples. Masks have to be thought out and made well.

Silkscreen process. This is a process many of us learned in school. I will not go into detail as any good art book can describe the process far better than I. Pro: Good quality and not too difficult a process if multiples are needed. Con: Alignment can be tricky and skill is required to set-up.

Produce the desired image on a computer, or by hand, or from a photo of the prototype and then take it to a print shop and have it copied on a color photocopier to the clear decal sheet. Pro: Probably the cheapest and easiest set-up for most people. Con: The quality of the final product can be compromised by the quality of the copier and dyes.

Produce the artwork on a computer and generate it to a printer. You can use any common program like Corel Draw or Adobe to do this. Pro: Not too hard for a novice to create, or scan the artwork and many people already have the setup without knowing it. Con: If using an inkjet printer the ink does not always adhere to the paper well and must not be handled until dry. This method works well with Alps printers that use a wax ribbon, but Alps are expensive and I believe they no longer produce printers. A friend used this method to make his own decals for a NASCAR "Superman" logo and the result was very good.

There is also the possibility of having a decal manufacturer produce the decal you want, but that is very pricey and it won't happen overnight. No matt women's coats er what method is used, you will need to spray a clear coating over the decal to seal in the inks, dyes, etc., as they will run otherwise.

You do not have to prime before painting, but I prefer to for several reasons. The first being that a primer will show any flaws in construction and I really like to find those prior to the final paint scheme. A primer will also help to show if there are any areas where might not stick sufficiently.

The primer coat can also be useful if you wish to paint a lighter color over a dark plastic, or even to get a more uniform coat. Most importantly a primer should help with paint adhesion, but a primer is not a must. I have gotten into the habit of washing a model in warm soapy water before painting. It is very important to make sure all traces of soap are thoroughly rinsed off.

I would not prime anything prior to assembly, as that will negatively affect the adhesion of the glue. As I mostly use an airbrush I usually just spray everything once assembled, though sometimes I just spray areas that I have put a lot of work into. Some small parts like you mentioned do not really require any primer and if hand brushing would just make for more work.

Now then, A #10 xacto blade is the best way to open doors and trunk, you will loose some material but not much as long as you take your time and make small cuts. The kick panel can be replaced with sheet styrene covered with bare-metal foil, I swear by that stuff. Actually, best hinge material for me has been paper clips, easy to bend and work well.

Doggies Need To Avoid Foxtail

If you have dogs, keep the foxtail out of your lawn!

Foxtail is a common annual grass usually considered a weed.
It grows one to three feet tall, with branching and some
spreading at ground level. Leaf blades are 4 to 15 inches
long. Flower heads are dense spikes with yellow to reddish,
green or purplish bristles. As foxtail matures, seeds are
formed at the top of the stalk. The bushy seeds are what
gives the plant the name of "foxtail".

When mature, the seeds detach easily from the plant. This
is natures way of making sure that the plant reproduces.
The seeds easily cling to clothing, fur, and hair. The
seeds always move forward thus penetrating the skin.

The seeds found in the ears, eyes and nose are very serious
and can become life threatening. But no body part is
immune. The seeds have been found in the urethra, vagina,
anal glands, brain, and spinal cord. In one case a
veterinarian found the seed in the lung but the original
site of entry was the paw. The seeds also gain entry
through open wounds.

Foxtail seeds are very tiny so veterinarians usually go by
symptoms.

If in the nasal cavity, the dog sneezes repeatedly and
violently often hitting the nose on the floor. If a bloody
discharge is noticed assume it 's a foxtail seed.

If in the eye, the dog paws at the eye and the eye waters.
If an eye is glued shut it is most likely a foxtail seed.

If the seed is in the ear the dog shakes its head violently
from side to side. Sometimes the dog paws a the eyes or
ear, shaking the head and squints.

In the mouth foxtail seeds can cause gagging or difficulty
swallowing. If the seed gets caught between the teeth, in
the gums, back of throat, or tongue problems can result.

If the seed lodges in the paw or under the coat a lump will
form that is painful to the touch. Other symptoms include
rubbing the head on the ground and going round in circles,
licking or biting at the rectum or other body parts, or
yelping or shining for no obvious reason.

Foxtail seeds can cause fatalities when they reach internal
organs.

In any case, do not attempt to treat the animal yourself.
Get professional help.

Get rid of all foxtail in your lawn or yard. If foxtail
grows in your yard mow the grass often, especially in late
spring when the plant grows most rapidly. This prevents the
plant from ever setting seed.

Avoid parks, or other recreational areas where you know
foxtail grows.

Always brush and inspect your dogs coat after being in
grassy areas. Dogs with long hair are even more likely to
attract the seeds than fashion jackets shorthaired breeds.

Examine your dogs eyes and ears.

In any case, do not attempt to treat the animal yourself.
Get professional help.

Get rid of all foxtail in your lawn or yard. If foxtail
grows in your yard mow the grass often, especially in late
spring when the plant grows most rapidly. This prevents the
plant from ever setting seed.

Avoid parks, or other recreational areas where you know
foxtail grows.

Always brush and inspect your dogs coat after being in
grassy areas. Dogs with long hair are even more likely to
attract the seeds than shorthaired breeds.

Examine your dogs eyes and ears.

Examine your dogs eyes and ears.

In any case, do not attempt to treat the animal yourself.
Get professional help.

Get rid of all foxtail in your lawn or yard. If foxtail
grows in your yard mow the grass often, especially in late
spring when the plant grows most rapidly. This prevents the
plant from ever setting seed.

Avoid parks, or other recreational areas where you know
foxtail grows.

Always brush and inspect your dogs coat after being in
grassy areas. Dogs with long hair are even more likely to
attract the seeds than shorthaired breeds.

Examine your dogs eyes and ears.

Tips For Grooming Your Curly Or Wavy Coated Dog

There are many different breeds of dogs out there. The choices are too numerous to count. With each breed of dog you also have different colors of coat they will have, and the texture of their coat. Some dogs have short hair while others have long. Some breeds have a straight coat, while others are wavy or curly.

Tamming the Curls

No matter which dog you choose, you will need to know how to properly groom them. If you have a dog that has a wavy or curly coat, you will want to know how to take care of their coat properly. A dog with a curly or wavy coat will take more time and attention to keep looking good than a dog with straight hair.

When caring for a dog with curly hair you will want to make sure you keep the coat a good length. If you let the coat get too long it will get tangled easily, and twigs and debris will get stuck in it. This is especially important to people who show their dog, or use their dog for hunting. It is easier for your dog to be helpful while hunting if he has a coat that is well maintained.

Cutting the Curls

Most curly haired dogs will need to have their coat cut. Two inches is the best length for the dogs coat. It does take time and practice to master cutting your dogs hair. Some people choose just to use a buzzer, this is an easy fast way of cutting your dogs coat. Others c women's coats hoose to use a scissor, which takes more practice. If your dog is going to be in dog shows you may want to take them to a place that specializes in dog grooming.

Here are a few things to keep in mind when grooming your dogs coat yourself, or between visits to the dog groomer. First you will want to make sure you brush the dogs entire coat to get rid of as dead coat as you can, this also gets rid of the tangles. A pin brush and or slicker brush usually work the best for this. Next you will want to use a comb to make sure you get every tangle. To ensure that you do not rip any hair out you will want to take your time.

After you are sure you have removed all the dead hair, and the tangles you are ready to proceed with the cutting. The first thing you will want to do is remove any extra hair. Remember you should leave the hair about two inches long, and it should be a pretty even cut. Now you will want to proceed to the foot, and the foot pads. You will want to cut any excess hair from between the paws, the make the paw blend in with the leg hair.

After you have finished with the legs and paws you are ready to continue towards the torso. You will want to make sure you cut off excess fuzz, and shape the hair in a way that flatters your breed of dog. You will want to make sure you take your time and do a good job. Stop periodically to look at you work. Having a picture of your breed of dog will be a big help. This way you have an idea of what you are going for.

After cutting your dogs hair you will want to give your dog a bath. After the bath all you need to do is towel dry your dog. By towel drying you are allowing the dogs natural curls to show. This will look much better than if you try and blow dry it.