Be Fore Warned, Golfers Need To Protect Against Exposure to Ultraviolet Rays

In just fifteen minutes, dangerous UV rays can damage unprotected skin. Too much time spent outside without adequate protection will reveal itself with age spots, deep wrinkles and even skin cancer. And, skin cancer is the number one type of cancer for both men and women. Over 90 percent of skin cancers are caused by excessive exposure to damaging rays. Sun damage occurs over a long period of time and it can take years for the problems associated with it to surface.

The average time to play a round of golf is three to four hours, but it can stretch to five to six if the group is a foursome and if the course is crowded. One thing for certain, at least a portion of the round, if not all, will be played during the peak hours of UV (ultraviolet) radiation which runs from 10 A.M. to 4 P.M.

Before the teeing off, remember these five rules:

•     Wear a hat with a brim of at least three inches. The bigger the brim, the greater protection for the face and neck.
•     Wear sun protective clothing. UPF (Ultraviolet Protection Factor) sleeves, gloves and dickeys are available and made just for golfers.
•     Seek shade under an umbrella or tree. With a 62 inch arc, a UPF golf umbrella will keep you 10 degrees cooler.
•     Apply and reapply a broad-spectrum sunscreen that will protect against UVA and UVB rays. Try and play early in the morning or later in the afternoon to avoid peak hours.
•    &nb fashion jackets online sp;Be mindful of reflective rays from water hazards and sand traps. Wear UV protective sunglasses to protect the eyes.

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TheMogan Launches FaceBook Friendly New Web Site with the Latest Clothing Styles

TheMOGAN.com, created by the eBay top-rated seller TheMOGAN CLOTHING, launched a new website to sell affordable and unique clothing. The online store caters to people who want to find anything from basics for every outfit to accessories for special occasions for $99 or less.

TheMOGAN carries a wide variety of items for any season and any style. The website boasts as many as six look books each week for buyers to choose from. Each look book shows the latest fashion trends and makes it easy and fun for buyers to shop. Celebrity looks can be possible within a few clicks rather than hours and days of shopping at the mall. Also, users can use their FaceBook log-in to skip the registration page. Each item page shows related clothes to help users choose items of a similar style.

When asked about the launch of the new website, Aileen Kim, CEO, says, "This business is about our customers. I wanted to give people easy access to original and affordable women' women's jackets s clothing, and make sure they also got great customer service. While some companies have low prices and terrible service, and others have high prices and good service, I wanted to create a shopping experience where our customers could have both: prices that won't break the bank and customer service they can rely on."

Customers can shop online at TheMOGAN for the latest and most stylish clothes including: women's tops, women's blouses and shirts, pencil skirts, mini and maxi long skirts, romper jumpsuit, short pants, trousers pants, colored skinny jeans, bootcut jeans, women's junior's colored blazers, women's junior's jackets, junior's dresses, cocktail party dresses, and more.

TheMOGAN was created on the principle that anyone should be able to find their favorite outfit within minutes and within their budget for $99 or less.

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New Brands Introduced to Huge Audiences by Playing the Flash Sale Game

According to recent polls, fashion deal seekers are less concerned about brand name, but more interested in low cost styles that are still fashionable. Fashion flash sales offer the perfect platform for up and coming brands to gain market share, while limiting their exposure to the pitfalls of traditional marketing tactics.

Deep discounts on fashion and accessories can be found on these flash sale sites, but finding the best deal is cumbersome for consumers. RetailFetish.com has simplified the process by allowing consumers to quickly browse all the daily deals within one site and customize the information they receive through daily emails based on their specified interests.

Smaller niche products are able to gain traction through a flash site aggregator due to the volume of consumers flooding the websites and being able to choose from multiple options of clothing styles. Unlike traditional fashion flash sites, RetailFetish consolidates fashion flash sites into one platform and is looking to expand their retail database by more than 50% by the end of September.

As flash sale sites are gaining in popularity, new women's coats brands are readily able to be exposed to huge audiences in very specific demographics. New or smaller brands are able to compete with veteran fashion brands, and level the playing field in competition bringing the best prices and fashion to consumers.

RetailFetish.com is a fashion deal aggregator that pulls the latest deals from the best online shopping sites for both men's and women's clothing sales. RetailFetish features over 20 retailers including all the top flash sales sites like Gilt.com, RueLaLa.com, Fab.com, Indeeli.com, HauteLook.com, JackThreads.com, BeyondtheRack.com, TheFoundary.com, MyHabit.com, plndr.com, FreshShades.com and many others. Users may select men's fashion sales or women's fashion sales and are only alerted when there's a deal that they might actually be interested in purchasing.

For more information on the different brands offered or to start your free account, please visit RetailFetish.com.

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Author Marian Medd Paints the Evolution of Women’s Undergarment Collections

Informative and creative, A Peep Into the Past is a combination of art and the evolution of women's undergarment fashion throughout history. Artist, Marian Medd, having worked in the retail industry for many years, combines her knowledge and her natural talent in drawing in this one-of-a-kind book. Preserving the memories of several undergarments that may women's coats have been forgotten and lost in time, this selection brings to life the various styles of the past, which were greatly affected by economic, political and social considerations.

From defining the early decades of the 20th century, to the first decade of the 21st, A Peep Into the Past reveals a comprehensive background on how women have been adjusting to the constantly changing trends of their times, especially in clothing. This book explores the intelligent patterns of how undergarments have been designed throughout several eras.

Aside from the artistic aspects, the author reveals a fascinating look into the technical and practical basis of how women's undergarment products were made. A very specific example is how, during the rise of women's liberation during the World War I, the restrictions of the Victorian era wasp-waisted corsets were abandoned and replaced by more comfortable clothing. This change gave women more freedom to move around, whilst replacing men in the workforce.

Accentuated by colorful and beautifully drawn illustrations, this book is a rich arsenal of knowledge, allowing readers to appreciate the benefits sought from their modern world. At the same time, it shows the message of how today's society provides more options to women than to the restrictive cultures, traditions and circumstances of the past.
For more information on this book, interested parties can log on to http://www.Xlibris.com.au.
About the Author
In 2002, upon retiring from working many decades in the retail industry, Marian Medd had found the time to develop her interest in drawing and painting. This shift from the shop floor was mediated by a brief period of learning to work with pastels. She then decided to expand her knowledge as she wished to explore using different mediums. This took her into the world of painting with acrylics. She also attended many classes over several years studying and drawing. She has not had a solo exhibition, but over the past decade, she entered works into Local Council exhibitions and also the "Cossack" exhibition conducted annually in the North West of Western Australia. She has sold several paintings which are in private collections. For the past two years, she has been working on this book A Peep into the Past, which portrays a history of garments in unique colours and in style.
A Peep Into the Past * by Marian Medd
A Magical History of Underfashion
Publication Date: August 31, 2012
Picture Book; $54.99; 116 pages; 978-1-4771-5064-1
Picture Book Hardcover; $74.99; 116 pages; 978-1-4771-5065-8
Ebook; $3.99; 978-1-4771-0198-8
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New FashPlus.com Website Features Full Figured Fashions by Body Type

Although the runways and fashion magazines are fi women's jackets lled with waif-sized models, the look definitely doesn't represent the curvy physique of many women. According to ABC news, The average American woman is 5-foot-4, weighs 164 pounds and wears a size 14 to 16. There's even a Full Figured Fashion Week in New York City. Plus size women want to look as good as they feel. And now they can get the best fitting, trendiest plus size fashion through the newly opened fashion curator, FashPlus.com

"Full figured women want to look just as stylish and trendy as their smaller counterparts but few retailers offer style selections for them and on top of that retailers are not conversant with the unique fitting needs of these curvaceous women. That's exactly what we want to address at FashPlus.com" said Amol Jadhav, Founder, FashPlus.com

FashPlus is the first site to showcase trendy, fashionable only plus size women's clothing by Body shape. FashPlus provides a one stop website that showcases the latest fashions from all your favorite stores and brands by body shape. Although FashPlus.com features clothes from many plus size brands, they're not a retail store. They showcase trendy plus size clothes from a variety of retailers and brands like Forever 21, Old Navy, ASOS and Macy's, among others.

"Our picks are expertly chosen with the understanding that "one size fit's all" doesn't cut it, rather that there are different body shapes" added Amol Jadhav. "The ultimate goal of FashPlus.com is to give full figured women a central location where they can find a variety of fashionable clothing that fits them well."

Everything at FashPlus is geared towards the full figured woman, and each item is categorized according to body type. For example, some dresses are geared towards pear-shaped women – those who are smaller on the top and larger on the bottom. Other items are more for hourglass figures – women who are proportioned evenly on the top and the bottom, with a defined waistline.

Membership to the exclusive FashPlus.com website is free but is invite-only. For a limited time they are offering invites through this exlsuive URL http://fashplus.com/launch

Nantucket Brand, a Retailer of Madras, Seersucker & Red Clothing, Announces Holiday Sale

Nantucket Brand, a retailer of an exclusive brand of madras, seersucker and Red style clothing, has announced a large sa women's jackets le for Thanksgiving day through Cyber Monday (November 22th-26th). All customers will get 20% off orders over $50, 30% off orders over $150, and 40% off orders over $200.

NantucketBrand.com sells their own line of classic, Nantucket style clothing for women and men. In addition to their exclusive brand of clothing, they offer a wide selection of nautical decor and gifts.

NantucketBrand.com focuses on the best of Nantucket style - upscale, classy and relaxed. Their apparel line includes seersucker clothing, madras clothing, linen shirts, Red, dresses, polo shirts, and much more.

They have a wide variety of nautical decor and gifts such as door knockers, weather vanes, nautical bedding, pillows, ship's wheels, Nantucket artwork & signs, porthole mirrors, nautical clocks, and much more.

Nantucket Brand was founded in 2005 by Nantucket Island native Andrew Maury and is now run by the Maury family, including Andrew's parents and brothers. The Maury family has island roots dating back to 1945 when Andrew's grandfather, John Maury, purchased The Emporium of Nantucket from a local shopkeeper.

The family's long island history gives them an understanding of the Nantucket lifestyle and history, which is reflected in their products. Their clothing is designed for the casual lifestyle that Nantucket offers yet with a refined look that boasts style.

The Maury family still proudly operates The Emporium of Nantucket, located in cobble stoned downtown Nantucket at 33 Main Street. The store has three departments; gifts, home furnishings and of course it's Nantucket Brand clothing department. To find their products online, please visit: http://nantucketbrand.com

About NantucketBrand.com:

NantucketBrand.com sells their own line of classic, Nantucket style clothing for women and men. In addition to their exclusive brand of clothing, they offer a wide selection of nautical decor and gifts.

The World's Best Kept Secret, Krakow and Zakapane, Poland

As a former flight attendant, I've visited all European countries except Albania and Poland. Poland is Europe's 5th largest country. Aside for Lech Walesa, Copernicus, the Pope and a decade of Polish jokes I never understood, I knew nothing of this land. However, my interest peaked because it will soon be hot on the tourist trail and because my Chicago husband's family is from here. He accompanied me with a sense of delight in discovering his roots. I went to become educated and enriched by something new. We flew from Atlanta via JFK and Warsaw to Krakow for a mere 4 days. No rest for the weary with a head spinning itinerary. I prefer to visit cities in the off season to mingle with the locals. It provides a more authentic and intimate atmosphere.

On airport arrival, we're cheerfully greeted by Pavel who will be our driver throughout. He holds a welcome sign "Suza Davis". I say, "Hi, I'm Suzy from Atlanta." I chuckled when he responded, "Yes, downstairs of USA." We checked into Hotel Amadeus, a 16th century posh inn in the heart throb of town center. Prince Charles once bedded in our room, I'm told.

We set out to hunt for dinner. The illuminated Old Town was stunning and filled with so many young people, it made me feel elderly. 150,000 students reside in this university town. Krakow is Europe's premier party scene where they stay out until the birds sing. This historic district holds highest concentration of bars and restaurants in the world. We suddenly discovered Pierogi Garden, home of the freshest Polish dumplings. They were stuffed with sauerkraut, lamb, beef, berries, chocolate and even peanut butter. There were 6 types of soups, all with beets which I abhor. After a dozen dumplings, I had a melted ewe's milk cheese pancake which was beyond delicious.

Poland experienced countless invasions throughout its history. After being ravaged by the Germans and then the Russians, it finally achieved independence in 1989 with the collapse of Soviet communism. Krakow was wired for destruction near the end of WWII by the Germans. They planned to blow it up once the Russians took over, fortunately the war ended hours before the plan was carried out.

Today it remains one of the few cities remaining in its original form. With a population now of 780,000, it has morphed into a trendy international capital. Vibrant and modern yet somehow retains its traditional culture with regal architecture. It is in Krakow where one finds the spirit of the new Poland.

On day 2, we were greeted by Anna who was strikingly beautiful. We began in the web of cobbled streets in Old Town that was meant for walking. It was a maze of museums, chapels, galleries, cafes and hole in the wall pubs. Even in winter there was entertainment with street dancers, mimes, accordion players and on one corner, I watched a knight in armor break-dancing.

We entered Market Square, Europe's largest medieval square where little has changed since 1257. It is crowned by the Bell Tower where a bugler plays at the top of the hour. It drives the residents crazy at night. A must see is Cloth Hall where fishmongers, cloth merchants and bakers have sold their wares since the 14th century. Now it's a fabulous arcade of handicraft stalls.

We walked to the well preserved Jewish Quarter which is now edgy with artistic character. Poland once held Europe's largest concentration of Jews at 3.5 million. Poland's kings during the middle ages noted they were being expelled elsewhere and invited them in to augment the economy. Here they thrived until the holocaust and forced communism after WWII. There are now only 180 left. We viewed the ghettos where Spielberg's famed movie was filmed and looked across the river to see Schindler's factory.

Rick Steves writes that one must visit a milk bar here. Anna escorts us to one of these government subsidized cafes for the working class. They are a holdover from Poland's communist past. Everything is astonishingly cheap. I ordered a bowl of homemade soup and cheesecake for $2.

We then visited Wawel Castle, a 12th century masterpiece and defining icon of the city's pride. There were no queues as we walked its corridors of history. This was the residence of kings for 500 years. Anna explains its legend of the fire breathing dragon named Smok here who ate virgins for breakfast.

This was bolstered by the discovery of strange large bones in the 1400's. (The bones are actually whale bones as this area on Europe was once under water eons ago.) The dragon thus became the symbol of the city and is omnipresent in souvenir shops. Anna then nudges us inside various beautiful churches, for me always as boring as paint by numbers, however they were exquisite. I ask if there are any Protestants here. She replied matter of factly, "Yes,one."

The afternoon was spent on restaurant and hotel inspections. I loved the formal greetings and it's always educational. I learn about local cuisine and accommodations in the best location for the best price. All hotels were fully booked. Jews and Catholics visit year round on religious pilgrimages or come for roots tours.

Krakow was recently rated in the top 10 European destinations. I now see why. Americans continue to rave over Prague which I now find passe with inflated prices and lower standards of service. It's become as expensive as Rome. Eventually, Krakow may do the same once Poland converts to the Euro in 2012. For now one can splurge with affordable prices. Europeans flock here for 50-70% savings. Germans and Danes in particular come for dental and optometry needs. Medical tourism including plastic surgery is booming. I met an Austrian flight attendant who fly's in monthly for spa treatments at half cost.

At night we dined at Wierzynek Restaurant, the world's oldest that has served princes to tourists since 1364. It was delicious peasant cuisine (organic) of wild boar, roast ribs and heaping mounds of potatoes. I ask them to teach me some Polish, a Slavic language that is as impossible as a mouthful of alphabet soup. The word toilet has 5 syllables.

On the third day, we awoke to a gray, cold and wet day which gave us the appropriate ambiance for what we would see. Pavel drove us 60 km to Auschwitz. We were greeted by Yuri, our brilliant personal guide whose sole passion was to enlighten us on the unthinkable tragedies that took place here from 1940-45. I once visited Dachau, but this was the largest of concentration camps. This death factory killed 1.4 million people of 27 nationalities. Most were Jews. The others were gypsies, Soviets, Poles, gays, political dissidents and more.

We entered the gate reading, "Work will set you free." Inside was a powerful reminder as we viewed the crematoriums, starvation cells, kilos of hair, endless eye glasses and a pond still gray from ashes 60 years ago. Most sobering to me was the children's section. It held a sea of tiny shoes, dolls and meticulous German documentation of 230,000 little ones who suffered and died here.

We were driven to the extended camp of Birkenau (Auschwitz II), with its wooden barracks built to house 100,000 but eventually held 200,000+. Together in silence, the three of us walked a half mile to see the ruins of the gas chambers and memorial monument. At the end of our tour, Yuri said goodbye to us with this profound statement, "I've guided several holocaust survivors who visited here like tourists. They told me at the end that I am not able to present 1% of how bad it really was." This was the most emotional touching site my eyes ever beheld.

Late afternoon we visited the famous Wieliczka Salt Mine. This mysterious and vast underground city 3 miles long has extracted salt for 800 years. The World Heritage Site draws a million visitors per year and it looks as though they all arrived today.

Our guide Justina seemed to have an obsession with salt, but it was merely the love of her job as guide. She said to follow her down 836 steps which was a better work out than a Stairmaster. Caves bore me, but this site will remain etched in my mind forever. Imagine underground chapels, ornate sculptures, chandleries and life size figures carved entirely from salt or a restaurant and a post office 380' below street level. It was spectacular. For centuries miners and horses spent their lives here. They remained healthy in this rich micro-climate. It has to do with magnesium ions, whatever those are? Today people come to the healing chambers of the treatment complex for isolation in natural air purity.

Day 4. I continually search the globe for unique things or places to present to fellow travelers. Today I found it in Zakapane. For years now, a friend of mine insisted I visit this mountain resort with the funny name I could never remember. We drove to the pure air of the Tatra Mountains with Eva, our expert guide that day. She said this adventure destination of 60,000 residents swells to 200,000 nearly year round. In summer they come for mineral spas and Alpine hiking. In winter they come to ski. That week Zakapane hosted the International Ski Jumping Competition.

Here was a charming town of artists and Giorake, an ethnic group of mountain highlanders. These wandering shepherds trace back to the 15th century. They love to dress in their colorful clothes for tourists. They live on cheese or anything smothered in cheese. We visited a cheese market the size of Switzerland. As far as my eyes could see, there were sheep and goat cheeses artistically sculpted into every shape conceivable. We also toured the Aqua Park with an Olympic sized mineral hot spring mineral pool and rode cable cars high into the mountains for breathtaking scenery.

It was a most productive and enjoyable day tour. I found a local tour company that arranges fun activities for groups such as horse sledding through the forest, dog sledding and the new "snow rafting" in rubber rafts sloshing toboggan-style down the mountain. At the huge outdoor market with countless ethnic stalls, I purchased a striking leather and fur coat for $260 that fashionably looked 6 times its price.

There's so much I didn't get to see on this short visit. On my next return, I'll do the new "Crazy Communism Tour." Outside Krakow is Nowa Huta, once a severe socialist suburb of forced industrialization. Massive steelworks factories overtook the rich farm land. Doctor and professors were sent here to work. Miles of concrete tenement blocks were erected to house them.

On tour you can discover experience firsthand Stalin's gift to Krakow by riding in a classic East German Trabant car out to Nowa Huta. A dinner of salted bread, pickles and vodka is included, followed by dancing at a retro 70's era disco.

Under the yoke of communism, the Poles refused to give up their religion. Stalin said, "Implementing communism here is like saddling a bull." Faced against such a determined spirit in the people, he gave up. I"m amazed at all the obstacles this stoic country has overcome.

If you've been ther women's coats e and bought the t-shirt of London, Paris, Madrid or Athens, I encourage you to visit undiscovered parts of Europe. Krakow is destined to become the next Prague. It oozes with history, friendly faces, hearty cuisine, and it won't break your pocketbook. If you can visit the new Poland, please don't tell anyone about Zakapane, one of the world's best kept secrets.

The World's Best Kept Secret, Krakow and Zakapane, Poland

As a former flight attendant, I've visited all European countries except Albania and Poland. Poland is Europe's 5th largest country. Aside for Lech Walesa, Copernicus, the Pope and a decade of Polish jokes I never understood, I knew nothing of this land. However, my interest peaked because it will soon be hot on the tourist trail and because my Chicago husband's family is from here. He accompanied me with a sense of delight in discovering his roots. I went to become educated and enriched by something new. We flew from Atlanta via JFK and Warsaw to Krakow for a mere 4 days. No rest for the weary with a head spinning itinerary. I prefer to visit cities in the off season to mingle with the locals. It provides a more authentic and intimate atmosphere.

On airport arrival, we're cheerfully greeted by Pavel who will be our driver throughout. He holds a welcome sign "Suza Davis". I say, "Hi, I'm Suzy from Atlanta." I chuckled when he responded, "Yes, downstairs of USA." We checked into Hotel Amadeus, a 16th century posh inn in the heart throb of town center. Prince Charles once bedded in our room, I'm told.

We set out to hunt for dinner. The illuminated Old Town was stunning and filled with so many young people, it made me feel elderly. 150,000 students reside in this university town. Krakow is Europe's premier party scene where they stay out until the birds sing. This historic district holds highest concentration of bars and restaurants in the world. We suddenly discovered Pierogi Garden, home of the freshest Polish dumplings. They were stuffed with sauerkraut, lamb, beef, berries, chocolate and even peanut butter. There were 6 types of soups, all with beets which I abhor. After a dozen dumplings, I had a melted ewe's milk cheese pancake which was beyond delicious.

Poland experienced countless invasions throughout its history. After being ravaged by the Germans and then the Russians, it finally achieved independence in 1989 with the collapse of Soviet communism. Krakow was wired for destruction near the end of WWII by the Germans. They planned to blow it up once the Russians took over, fortunately the war ended hours before the plan was carried out.

Today it remains one of the few cities remaining in its original form. With a population now of 780,000, it has morphed into a trendy international capital. Vibrant and modern yet somehow retains its traditional culture with regal architecture. It is in Krakow where one finds the spirit of the new Poland.

On day 2, we were greeted by Anna who was strikingly beautiful. We began in the web of cobbled streets in Old Town that was meant for walking. It was a maze of museums, chapels, galleries, cafes and hole in the wall pubs. Even in winter there was entertainment with street dancers, mimes, accordion players and on one corner, I watched a knight in armor break-dancing.

We entered Market Square, Europe's largest medieval square where little has changed since 1257. It is crowned by the Bell Tower where a bugler plays at the top of the hour. It drives the residents crazy at night. A must see is Cloth Hall where fishmongers, cloth merchants and bakers have sold their wares since the 14th century. Now it's a fabulous arcade of handicraft stalls.

We walked to the well preserved Jewish Quarter which is now edgy with artistic character. Poland once held Europe's largest concentration of Jews at 3.5 million. Poland's kings during the middle ages noted they were being expelled elsewhere and invited them in to augment the economy. Here they thrived until the holocaust and forced communism after WWII. There are now only 180 left. We viewed the ghettos where Spielberg's famed movie was filmed and looked across the river to see Schindler's factory.

Rick Steves writes that one must visit a milk bar here. Anna escorts us to one of these government subsidized cafes for the working class. They are a holdover from Poland's communist past. Everything is astonishingly cheap. I ordered a bowl of homemade soup and cheesecake for $2.

We then visited Wawel Castle, a 12th century masterpiece and defining icon of the city's pride. There were no queues as we walked its corridors of history. This was the residence of kings for 500 years. Anna explains its legend of the fire breathing dragon named Smok here who ate virgins for breakfast.

This was bolstered by the discovery of strange large bones in the 1400's. (The bones are actually whale bones as this area on Europe was once under water eons ago.) The dragon thus became the symbol of the city and is omnipresent in souvenir shops. Anna then nudges us inside various beautiful churches, for me always as boring as paint by numbers, however they were exquisite. I ask if there are any Protestants here. She replied matter of factly, "Yes,one."

The afternoon was spent on restaurant and hotel inspections. I loved the formal greetings and it's always educational. I learn about local cuisine and accommodations in the best location for the best price. All hotels were fully booked. Jews and Catholics visit year round on religious pilgrimages or come for roots tours.

Krakow was recently rated in the top 10 European destinations. I now see why. Americans continue to rave over Prague which I now find passe with inflated prices and lower standards of service. It's become as expensive as Rome. Eventually, Krakow may do the same once Poland converts to the Euro in 2012. For now one can splurge with affordable prices. Europeans flock here for 50-70% savings. Germans and Danes in particular come for dental and optometry needs. Medical tourism including plastic surgery is booming. I met an Austrian flight attendant who fly's in monthly for spa treatments at half cost.

At night we dined at Wierzynek Restaurant, the world's oldest that has served princes to tourists since 1364. It was delicious peasant cuisine (organic) of wild boar, roast ribs and heaping mounds of potatoes. I ask them to teach me some Polish, a Slavic language that is as impossible as a mouthful of alphabet soup. The word toilet has 5 syllables.

On the third day, we awoke to a gray, cold and wet day which gave us the appropriate ambiance for what we would see. Pavel drove us 60 km to Auschwitz. We were greeted by Yuri, our brilliant personal guide whose sole passion was to enlighten us on the unthinkable tragedies that took place here from 1940-45. I once visited Dachau, but this was the largest of concentration camps. This death factory killed 1.4 million people of 27 nationalities. Most were Jews. The others were gypsies, Soviets, Poles, gays, political dissidents and more.

We entered the gate reading, "Work will set you free." Inside was a powerful reminder as we viewed the crematoriums, starvation cells, kilos of hair, endless eye glasses and a pond still gray from ashes 60 years ago. Most sobering to me was the children's section. It held a sea of tiny shoes, dolls and meticulous German documentation of 230,000 little ones who suffered and died here.

We were driven to the extended camp of Birkenau (Auschwitz II), with its wooden barracks built to house 100,000 but eventually held 200,000+. Together in silence, the three of us walked a half mile to see the ruins of the gas chambers and memorial monument. At the end of our tour, Yuri said goodbye to us with this profound statement, "I've guided several holocaust survivors who visited here like tourists. They told me at the end that I am not able to present 1% of how bad it really was." This was the most emotional touching site my eyes ever beheld.

Late afternoon we visited the famous Wieliczka Salt Mine. This mysterious and vast underground city 3 miles long has extracted salt for 800 years. The World Heritage Site draws a million visitors per year and it looks as though they all arrived today.

Our guide Justina seemed to have an obsession with salt, but it was merely the love of her job as guide. She said to follow her down 836 steps which was a better work out than a Stairmaster. Caves bore me, but this site will remain etched in my mind forever. Imagine underground chapels, ornate sculptures, chandleries and life size figures carved entirely from salt or a restaurant and a post office 380' below street level. It was spectacular. For centuries miners and horses spent their lives here. They remained healthy in this rich micro-climate. It has to do with magnesium ions, whatever those are? Today people come to the healing chambers of the treatment complex for isolation in natural air purity.

Day 4. I continually search the globe for unique things or places to present to fellow travelers. Today I found it in Zakapane. For years now, a friend of mine insisted I visit this mountain resort with the funny name I could never remember. We drove to the pure air of the Tatra Mountains with Eva, our expert guide that day. She said this adventure destination of 60,000 residents swells to 200,000 nearly year round. In summer they come for mineral spas and Alpine hiking. In winter they come to ski. That week Zakapane hosted the International Ski Jumping Competition.

Here was a charming town of artists and Giorake, an ethnic group of mountain highlanders. These wandering shepherds trace back to the 15th century. They love to dress in their colorful clothes for tourists. They live on cheese or anything smothered in cheese. We visited a cheese market the size of Switzerland. As far as my eyes could see, there were sheep and goat cheeses artistically sculpted into every shape conceivable. We also toured the Aqua Park with an Olympic sized mineral hot spring mineral pool and rode cable cars high into the mountains for breathtaking scenery.

It was a most productive and enjoyable day tour. I found a local tour company that arranges fun activities for groups such as horse sledding through the forest, dog sledding and the new "snow rafting" in rubber rafts sloshing toboggan-style down the mountain. At the huge outdoor market with countless ethnic stalls, I purchased a striking leather and fur coat for $260 that fashionably looked 6 times its price.

There's so much I didn't get to see on this short visit. On my next return, I'll do the new "Crazy Communism Tour." Outside Krakow is Nowa Huta, once a severe socialist suburb of forced industrialization. Massive steelworks factories overtook the rich farm land. Doctor and professors were sent here to work. Miles of concrete tenement blocks were erected to house them.

On tour you can discover experience firsthand Stalin's gift to Krakow by riding in a classic East German Trabant car out to Nowa Huta. A dinner of salted bread, pickles and vodka is included, followed by dancing at a retro 70's era disco.

Under the yoke of communism, the Poles refused to give up their religion. Stalin said, "Implementing communism here is like saddling a bull." Faced against such a determined spirit in the people, he gave up. I"m amazed at all the obstacles this stoic country has overcome.

If you've been ther women's coats e and bought the t-shirt of London, Paris, Madrid or Athens, I encourage you to visit undiscovered parts of Europe. Krakow is destined to become the next Prague. It oozes with history, friendly faces, hearty cuisine, and it won't break your pocketbook. If you can visit the new Poland, please don't tell anyone about Zakapane, one of the world's best kept secrets.

Be cautious to laser treatment

Many of the aged have some moles on their faces, which does have an influence on one's feature makes one look uncomfortable. With the advancement of economic level and the popularization of the conception of hairdressing, some patients want to eliminate moles through laser. Laser treatment has many advantages in removing the pigment nevi on face. Compared with traditional surgery, it marks by merits of convenient operation, short-time operation, no bleeding, no cross infection, no pain after the surgery, no need of sewing and stitching, and so on. That makes it especially suitable for elimination of pigment nevi of some bleeding patients and special parts of the body. However, much undesirable effect would occur in case of abuse of laser treatment.
The serious influence on the face is secondary pigment changes of topical skin, such as pigment motting, pigment decreasing, patches of pigmentation, fleshy scar, limited skin atrophy, introcession, topical inflammation, postponing healing of surface of wound and so on. There are also people who confront pigment nevi again three months after the laser treatment. This kind of recurrent nevi grow faster with deeper color. Besides, minority of people whose skins are especially bad with scar pigment nevi would meet with topical scar hump, get itching and prickling no matter they take surgery or laser treatment as long as they get injured. And the scar even spontaneously increases. As a result, experts warn the public that you should be cautious to laser treatment. If your nevus is malignant tumor, laser treatment is apt to cause transmission of cancer cells with an unbearable aftereffect.
Because some nevi are not ordinary nevi but melanoma also called malignant dark-pigments, which are a kind of malignant tumor originating from formal dark-pigment cells or original nevi cells of the epidermis on the often rubbed areas such as face, hand, neck or waist. Its malignant degree is quite high with rapid spreading speed and bad effect. A blind attemp of laser treatment causes transmission of cancer cells most easily. According to the report home and abroad, about 40% to 50% of the melanomas spring from malignant change of the pigment nevi, which should be attached importance to.
Types of the pigment nevi that are suitable for laser treatment:
1. Freckle is very common in cheeks and noses. Also, it can spread onto the whole face even the neck with the size from needlepoint to rice grains and the color of brown. It has a lot to do with inherent cause. People with this kind of character would befall freckle under some circumstances, such as solarization, dryness of the skin and so on, especially in summer.
2. Tattoos are caused by growing pigment into dermis on a manual basis or by the entry of lead and scrap iron because of injuries.
3. Ota normally has the symptom of gray-blue variegated plaque on the upper part of one side of the face. Even the sclerotic coat of the eye will be gray-blue with the pigment deep into the dermis.
4. Senile wart(fat-soluble keratosis): People in old age would come forth some hazel, brown or black flattened and slightly ridgy wishy-washy knots or lumps, which are called age pigment, senile wart or fat-soluble keratosis as well. Its occurrence generally arises from abnormal changes of the skin or has something to do with inherent cause. It won't disappear naturally while it will increase and become larger gradually. The position that receives plenty of solarization such face and the back of hand has lots of senile warts.
5. Light coffee speckle commonly goes with people when they were born with irregular shapes and light brown plaque.
6. Most of the melanotic nevus appears after the age of puberty steadily with couples to tens. Its size ranges from needlepoint to rice grains. You can find the brown or black flat speckle or protuberant papula mainly in your face or neck..
The nevus spilus listed above can be cleaned out through laser while the number of the treatment depends on the depth of the pigment. For example, ota usually needs to be treated many times every 3 to 6 months. Coffee speckle or freckle that is very light usually can be solved by laser treatment only for one time.
Attention must be paid to the following on laser treatment.
1. Topical area don't need application or enswathement after the pigment nevi on face are removed. Apply 2% gentian or penicillium ointment twice daily.
2. Avoid touching face-washing water, getting wet, sweat and so on in case that the wounds are caused wetness and infection affecting healing.
3. Scabs would peel off themselves after healing. Don't force to shell them to make the surface smooth and lustrous. If scabs still don't peel of women's jackets f after a month, you should go to hospital to clear scabs artificially.
4. You must choose a formal hospital for the laser ablation of the pigment nevi. The treatment should be performed by medical professional people. Don't accept exaggerated declaration of some advertisements. Especially can't visit those people without a license in case of a pity of spoiling the appearance. For more information, please refer to our Bcured page.

Why Vitamins And Minerals Are Important In Maintaining The Health Of Dogs And Cats

Dogs and cats need vitamins and minerals to maintain their best possible health. Vitamins and minerals help to keep pets' coats shiny and healthy. They also keep their bones strong and help pets to have properly functioning immune systems. In addition, vitamins and minerals help dogs and cats to have optimal eyesight, good digestion, a strong heart, and proper cellular function.

Consequences of Vitamin Deficiency in Dogs and Cats

If a dog or cat became deficient in a vitamin, it could have serious consequences for the pet's health. For instance, if a dog is deficient in Vitamin B1, also known as thiamin, symptoms of the deficiency might include loss of appetite, general weakness, and loss of reflexes. Cats deficient in Vitamin A can have eye diseases such as conjunctivitis, cataracts, retinal degeneration and additional eye problems, as well as poor reproductive health.

Consequences of vitamin deficiencies are many. A lack of any one vitamin can cause damage. Lack of niacin in a dog can lead to inflamed gums and hemorrhagic diarrhea. In cats, it can lead to elevated body temperature and a red, inflamed tongue, among other symptoms. Lack of Vitamin B6, also known as pyridoxine, in dogs can lead to poor growth, skin lesions, and anemia. In cats, it can also lead to stunted growth, convulsive seizures, and kidney lesions.

Vitamins Important to Dogs and Cats

Cats and dogs each need certain amounts of vitamins to function properly. Some of the most important vitamins for a dog's health are the B Vitamins, including B12, biotin, folic acid, niacin, pantothenic acid, pyridoxine, riboflavin, and thiamin. Other important vitamins include Vitamins A, D, E and K. The B Vitamins play important roles in nervous and digestive system function in dogs and in the prevention of anemia. They also play a role in the proper formation of red and white blood cells.

Vitamin A is important for proper bone and tooth formation as well as optimal vision. Vitamin D helps dogs' immu women's jackets ne systems function correctly. Vitamin E is necessary for appropriate cell function, good digestion, and metabolism of fat. Vitamin K plays an important role in the ability of a dog's blood to clot properly.

Cats' needs for vitamins are similar to dogs' needs for the most part. Cats also need Vitamins A, D, E, K and the B Vitamins. Cats, however, cannot convert beta-carotene to Vitamin A and need to have this supplement in a readily assimilated form.

The Role of Minerals in Dog and Cat Health

Just as vitamins play a large part in a dog or cat's optimal health, so do minerals.

Minerals are natural substances that help dogs' and cats' bodies to properly function in a number of ways. Some of the minerals important to the health of dogs and cats include: calcium, phosphorous, magnesium, sodium, potassium, and iron, along with many others.

Some of ways in which these substances benefit dogs and cats are in the formation of bones and teeth, maintaining the integrity of DNA and RNA, acid-base balance, and the formation of hemoglobin. Other ways include connective tissue formation, cell replication, assimilation of proteins and carbohydrates, and regulation of metabolism. Obviously these are very important substances for dogs and cats to have adequate supplies of.

Consequences of Mineral Deficiency in Dogs and Cats

Mineral deficiencies in dogs and cats can have disastrous results for their health. A deficiency in calcium can lead to skeletal malformations, malformation of teeth, bone pain, and fractures. Deficiencies in magnesium can lead to muscle twitching and convulsions, as well as high blood pressure and nervousness.

If a dog or cat lacks the proper amount of sodium, it might experience an unwillingness to eat, extreme thirst, and excessive urination. Potassium deficiency can lead to neurological disorders in dogs and cats as well as muscle weakness. Iron deficiency can lead to weakness and poor growth.

Helping Dogs and Cats Obtain Proper Amounts of Vitamins and Minerals

Because of the fact that dogs and cats need adequate amounts of various vitamins and minerals to maintain their overall health, many quality supplements exist. Sometimes, feeding a dog or cat one type of food does not provide it with optimal nutrition. It may need more of a particular vitamin or mineral than it is being provided with through diet alone. Keep in mind that signs of deficiency include lethargy, dull coat and skin problems.

It is important to consult a dog's or cat's veterinarian to see if it is getting the nutrition it needs. It is possible that the dog or cat would benefit from vitamin and mineral supplementation to keep it in optimal health. A good veterinarian can recommend the supplements that would be beneficial to a particular dog or cat, so that it stays healthy and disease free as much as possible.

Some Tip On Warm And Saltwater Fly Fishing

It is a different ga women's jackets me and rules when you go warm water fly fishing as the species will attack and respond to reactions differently than the fish typically caught on flies in colder water. The techniques that use for fly fishing trout or salmon are similar, as trout or salmon are generally very violent feeders. Regardless of what type of tackles you have, whether new or old, fly fishing in warm water is definitely a different experience that you have come across.

When going for warm water fly fishing, the best technique for catching bass, is to keep the tip of your rod pointed at the fly at all times. A straight pull is the best technique to set the hook on bass mouths, even though raising the rod tips works with traditional casting equipment, with flies this will only succeed in giving the fish a grip with it mouth, enabling it to merely let go and swim away at any time. The type of files use is also very important, deer hair tied flies, a muddler or a wooly bugger minnow are the best to use and increase the rate of success in fishing.

Fun and Excitement during Warm Water Fly Fishing

While many argue that bass of any variety can provide a good meal, pan fish such as blue gill and black crappies not only taste good, there are excellent sport fish and are highly regarded by bait fishers and artificial-lure anglers alike. They are very easily caught during prespawning periods when the fishes are congregated in large schools. Crappies prefer a diet of minnows and using streamers can easily catch them. They will also strike subsurface flies, tiny crankbaits, small spinners and jigs. Crappies like to suspend in midwinter, so you may have to experiment to find the correct depth. Fly Fishing from the shore can be done if there is sufficient room for casting but considering the deeper waters you will be fishing for crappies wading will probably be out of the question. Casting from a boat is also maybe your best choice.

Saltwater Fly Fishing

Saltwater fly fishing has become one of the growing sports. Whether you're looking to fish on local shores or to enjoy some fly fishing in a more exotic location such as the beaches of Caribbean or Mexico, saltwater fly fishing can be just as fun and rewarding. The problem is you may have limited amount of money to spend setting up the sport. The following is intended as a guide to tackling up on a limited budget and preparations to make for your saltwater fly fishing trip possible.

Get a New Rod

In general, the rod use for saltwater fly fishing is heavy than in freshwater fishing. Start looking with 9-weight rods, or a 15-weight rod and line for deep water to catch something big. Generally, the rods specifically designed for saltwater come with a higher price. We can saved money by looking at rods designed for Trout reservoir fishing, this type of rod also have saltwater proof fittings. Try to purchase from a fishing store, so that you can have a direct feeling of the rod before you buy.

Buy an Appropriate Reel

The Salt water has corrosive properties, so if you don't want your reel to rust then look for reel with a level of saltwater resistance, all parts composed of materials such as titanium, stainless steel, or anodized aluminum. This is mostly important if you're intending to go saltwater fly fishing in warm waters, where the corrosion will happen even faster. If you prefer a large arbour reel then there a several manufacturers who produce suitable reels. Okuma is a name well recommend on U.S. websites about these reels.

Lines

This is probably one area where it really pays to buy the best you can. Personally, I do most of my saltwater fly fishing with a 15 ft Sink tip line, so I would recommend buying a fairly decent line and then saving money by purchasing a cheaper intermediate and / or sinking line. Certainly line selection will be reflected by the areas you will be fishing, so seeking advice from others who saltwater fly fishing in the area or posting a query on an online forum will help you select the right line for you.

Flies

One source for the cheapest flies is those you tie yourself. However this can be very time consuming and the initial outlay on tying vice, materials and tools can be expensive. There are many fishing stores selling saltwater flies. I would recommend purchasing from Ocean Flies. You can let them know which areas and what type of species you're attempting to catch and they will be able to recommend you on which flies are most suitable.

Leaders

If you ask the saltwater fishers what leader they use and you probably will get all different answers, but none will be wrong. But one area where there seems to be common agreement is the use of Fluorocarbon, rather than Nylon monofilament line, especially during daylight. It's not cheap, but it can make the difference between catching fish.

Rent a Boat

You need to rent a boat for saltwater fly fishing, unless you already have one. The boat don't have to be very fancy, a simple rowboat will do if that's all you have. You should look for something that is inexpensive but very useful and safe; a 15-foot sailboat with some sort of protection again bad weather will look great. So, with the purchase of above items and a corrosion-resistant reel, and the rental of a good boat, you will have some of the basics for your saltwater fly fishing trip that may possible.

Recession Proof Home Improvements

According to most real estate experts and economic analysts, the housing market in the United States is falling flat on its face. What can a homeowner or investor do with their properties to women's jackets maximize their current investments? Even if the economy continues to falter, you can still make recession proof home improvements to boost the value of your home.

The secret to choosing the home improvements you want to perform is as simple as your bottom line. Seek out the maximum return from a minimal investment. Make your property investments work for you. Recession or not, a home with a nice kitchen or new siding is going to be worth more. In an uncertain economy, lavish remodels aren't your best bet. Aim to get the biggest bang for your renovation buck.

Get your home improvements cooking by renovating your kitchen. Instead of ripping out every cabinet in sight, try replacing the faces and hardware. Transform your 1980's era country look into something more modern and elegant with clean lines and a timeless appeal. You'll save loads of money by not replacing every bit of woodwork, yet you'll transform the whole appearance of the room from grandmotherly to grandiose. Granite countertops are very luxurious, but so is their price tag. Instead, look into quartz composite surfaces and you'll save anywhere from ten to twenty percent on your investment while still getting the same gorgeous effect. Another simple but elegant touch is a tile backsplash. For the cost of a few tiles and a little time, you can jump from white walls to wow.

Bathrooms are an easy spot to literally flush renovation money down the drain. Instead of springing for a steam bath and Italian fixtures, try a more sensible approach. Stone countertops, new hardware and a bit of tile around the tub breathe new life into your old powder room. A fresh coat of paint is always a wise investment. Paint brings old cabinets back into modern standards. The key is longevity. Make choices that endure the changing style standards of time. Whether you choose to sell or stay, bathroom renovations pay off handsomely.

A new set of windows transforms your home. New windows make for great savings on utility bills. The elegance they add to the appearance of your home is another added bonus. Keep an eye out for windows with the Energy Star seal to get the best savings on your heating and cooling bills. Energy efficient windows are a feature that you'll tout to potential home buyers and they will never go out of style.

There is no better way to build curb appeal than by transforming your home with some new exterior siding. The house will go from shabby to chic in a matter of days, and heating and air conditioning bills will drop drastically. Acrylic siding is the best recession proof home improvement you can make. Old siding will not need to be removed unless it's rotten. Acrylic also looks amazing and makes for great insulation. Choose an elegant color that will endure changing trends and you'll never need to paint your home again.

With a few simple recession proof home improvements your current home will be sitting pretty when it comes time to put it on the market. Choose your renovation plans wisely and your home will pay off regardless of economic circumstances.

Network Marketing - Get Prospecting Or Die!

Sounds a bit strong doesn't it?

But, it's true!

If you're not constantly marketing your business in one way, shape or form, your business is stagnating instead of growing. Even if you already have a certain amount of momentum, ceasing your marketing work even for a few days can put the brake on your business or even drive it backwards.

It's just as if you would put the sprinkler on your lawn once and see it turn all green and fresh and then forget to do it again and again. What happens? Your lawn starts to die.

So what is the definition of marketing your business?

Marketing your business means either having a supply of quality leads each day OR having your message ou there in order to create your own flow of top quality leads on a daily basis.

Consistency is the name of the game in network marketing. This is what creates momentum in your business.

Many marketers believe that momentum happens by recruiting a few people who are working flat out and getting good results. But that's not actually momentum because these people can "turn off their sprinklers" at any time and then you're back to square one. Many marketers who succeed in recruiting a few "big hitters" wind down their own prospecting efforts - mistakenly believing that they can ride on their coat tails.

What you need to be aiming for in your business is a degree of momentum which you couldn't stop even if you wanted to.

The way to achieve this is to continue your marketing efforts even when you do have some heavy hitters in your team already. Why slow down or stop when you can double, triple, or even quadruple your own momentum and consquently your income, too?

In this business you can't just stop and start at will. Your marketing messages need to be in the public domain each and every day so that people will find them and come to you when the time is right for them.

That means that if you are using advanced lead capture systems to generate leads, or you are buying leads, you need to work them on a daily basis so as to keep your funnel constantly topped up.

One of the most disspiriting things for a network marketer is not being able to sponsor sufficient new distributors each month. The main cause of this is because a lot of marketers generate or buy only very few leads each month and so they need each of these leads to sign up in order to hit their target for the month. Many of them say things like, "I'll buy xx leads and then if I manage to sign someone up I will buy some more".

This way of thinking is often known as the poverty mindset and it's not a great way to run your business.

It puts a lot of stress on you because it means you are under a constant mental strain - desperate to sign up every single lead. People join a network marketing business to make extra income or are currently in debt, in the hopes that this will solve all their problems.

The trouble is that the majority of folks who enter into network marketing or MLM have no idea about marketing, generating leads or sound business principles. They are given the old chestnut about "all you have to do is share" from their sponsor/upline (most of whom have no idea about solid marketing principles themselves) and they hope that a handful of leads or calls each week will secure them the fabled "big hitter" who will put them in clover and build up their downline automatically.

This is the main problem in this business - people with no idea recruiting others with no idea and using methods that h fashion jackets online ave no chance of success and which turn off most people anyway.

However great your company or your product, if you don't know how to market them EFFECTIVELY on a constant basis to your target market, you can't win.

Network marketing is a sales business - a product or service must be sold before you can earn any money. It's not sharing or recommending or word of mouth advertising, it is sales and marketing.

The best thing about it is that even if you're not a salesperson - by learning how to market and position both yourself and your business, you can be so much more effective than using the typical sales ploys that are usually taught in network marketing.

The motto is, "People want to buy, but they hate being sold".

Don't be misled into thinking you can just go out and sponsor someone and think they will become a heavy hitter if you yourself aren't able to show them how it can be done.

An untrained network marketer is also a POOR network marketer!

Get trained today so that you in turn can train your downline tomorrow.

Recession Proof Home Improvements

According to most real estate experts and economic analysts, the housing market in the United States is falling flat on its face. What can a homeowner or investor do with their properties to women's jackets maximize their current investments? Even if the economy continues to falter, you can still make recession proof home improvements to boost the value of your home.

The secret to choosing the home improvements you want to perform is as simple as your bottom line. Seek out the maximum return from a minimal investment. Make your property investments work for you. Recession or not, a home with a nice kitchen or new siding is going to be worth more. In an uncertain economy, lavish remodels aren't your best bet. Aim to get the biggest bang for your renovation buck.

Get your home improvements cooking by renovating your kitchen. Instead of ripping out every cabinet in sight, try replacing the faces and hardware. Transform your 1980's era country look into something more modern and elegant with clean lines and a timeless appeal. You'll save loads of money by not replacing every bit of woodwork, yet you'll transform the whole appearance of the room from grandmotherly to grandiose. Granite countertops are very luxurious, but so is their price tag. Instead, look into quartz composite surfaces and you'll save anywhere from ten to twenty percent on your investment while still getting the same gorgeous effect. Another simple but elegant touch is a tile backsplash. For the cost of a few tiles and a little time, you can jump from white walls to wow.

Bathrooms are an easy spot to literally flush renovation money down the drain. Instead of springing for a steam bath and Italian fixtures, try a more sensible approach. Stone countertops, new hardware and a bit of tile around the tub breathe new life into your old powder room. A fresh coat of paint is always a wise investment. Paint brings old cabinets back into modern standards. The key is longevity. Make choices that endure the changing style standards of time. Whether you choose to sell or stay, bathroom renovations pay off handsomely.

A new set of windows transforms your home. New windows make for great savings on utility bills. The elegance they add to the appearance of your home is another added bonus. Keep an eye out for windows with the Energy Star seal to get the best savings on your heating and cooling bills. Energy efficient windows are a feature that you'll tout to potential home buyers and they will never go out of style.

There is no better way to build curb appeal than by transforming your home with some new exterior siding. The house will go from shabby to chic in a matter of days, and heating and air conditioning bills will drop drastically. Acrylic siding is the best recession proof home improvement you can make. Old siding will not need to be removed unless it's rotten. Acrylic also looks amazing and makes for great insulation. Choose an elegant color that will endure changing trends and you'll never need to paint your home again.

With a few simple recession proof home improvements your current home will be sitting pretty when it comes time to put it on the market. Choose your renovation plans wisely and your home will pay off regardless of economic circumstances.

Home And Bath Remodeling

Outdated wall coverings such as wall paper and borders are one of the first things to change during a home and bath remodeling job. With the use of a heating gun, the glue used to secure wallpaper on a wall can be easily removed. T women's jackets he homeowner might choose to paint the walls instead of repapering the wall, and if there is any type of mar in the wall surface, spackling will need to be done to give the wall a smooth surface.

There are a lot of choices to make when choosing the color of the paint in a home and bath remodeling job. If the home will be occupied by the present owner for more than 7 years, then any wall color suitable to their individual taste is fine. In order to be kindly favored by prospective buyers when the house is placed for sale on the real estate market, a neutral shade will be required.

A fresh coat of paint is recommended prior to placing it on the market. Old walls tend to get dingy with age, and suffer from grease and grime build up over the years. Prospective buyers are more reluctant to buy a home that requires a lot of work, and many simply do not enjoy the idea of painting a house. Instead of scrubbing walls spotless, homeowners will simply paint over the old paint to cover up the grime and grease.

To find home and bath remodeling plans, people may consult a building supply house that sells building materials and fixtures. They can refer you to an architect or trade magazines that feature many ads for floor plans. When you are ready to buy a floor plan that everyone in the house agrees on, they can be obtained very easily by purchasing them online at the company website.

A favorite home and bath remodeling project is replacing the carpets in the home. Carpeting is another eyesore in the home that old and new homeowners do not like at all. In many homes, carpet is placed on hardwood floors, with a layer of padding to protect the floor surface and give the floor a cushy surface when people walk on it. Ripping carpets out requires the removal of tacking boards along the baseboards throughout the home. All carpeting should be hauled to the curb after it is removed from the home.

With careful shopping and selection, a homeowner will be able to replace the carpeting in the home with no trouble at all. There are carpet factory outlets in many cities across the United States, and these sites are where commercial and novice carpet buyers get their inventories. If you do not think you can do this job successfully, it is advisable to contact a professional carpet installer to do the job for you.

It may be necessary to update the tub or shower during a home and bath remodeling project. Outdated tubs are unsafe and people prefer to have a firm foot hold when they are standing in water. Other people have medical reasons that require that they sit while bathing. There are ample shower/bath combinations for sale at local home and bath remodeling warehouses.

Door Hardware, Paint and Ways to Ready Your House for Sale

Take the time to make a few simple repairs beforehand and your house will be a buyer magnet.

In a down market, selling your home can be challenging to say the least. You are competing against tons of other listings; some perhaps even right down your street. Do not let the numbers get you down. You can sell your home. The key is to knowing the quick and inexpensive fixes that will give your house an edge over the others. These include improving the curb appeal, repainting, de-cluttering, sprucing up the kitchen, and refurbishing the floors.

The first look buyers get at your home is from the outside. If it doesn't immediately create a good impression, then most buyers won't even like to see it from inside. Since it's often difficult to be objective about your own home, have a friend analyze its front yard's appearance from the street. Ask them to note any faults or deterrents they see. These might include things like unruly plants, bushes, or trees. Your friend might also notice some cracked or peeling paint. Do everything you can to repair and fix up that would distract buyers form the beauty of your space. And don't forget the front door!

Make sure your door is clean and inviting. If needed, get a brand new one. If you do not need a new one or can't afford it, try destaining it and putting on some shiny new door hardware.

Next move inside and take a look at the walls. A fresh coat of paint in all the main rooms will do wonders for your house. Make sure you choose very neutral colors though, something in the range of white, beige or very light brown. Bold and colorful paint schemes may be fun, but they tend to scare away more buyers than they attract.

Another important consideration is cleaning out or getting rid of the clutter in your home. Buyers need to be able to picture the house as their own and that is very hard to do if your stuff is lying around everywhere. Try to remove all personal items from countertops and tables and shelves. For each piece ask yourself whether you have used it in the past year, whether you really need or want it. If yes, then pack it away to be pulled out at your next place. If no, toss it out or consider donating it to charity. You should also do away with as much of your own family pictures and any other artwork that really takes away universality of the decor.

The kitchen is usually the focal point of the home because lots of time is spent there. After painting the walls, decide if the cabinets need any work. An easy way to give the kitchen an updated look is to replace the cabinet hardware. If you have the resources, you might want to consider getting new cabin fashion coats ets' altogether or getting new countertops (possibly granite).

One last important tip is to take appropriate steps to revamp the look of your floors. If you have a carpet, get it steamed cleaned. This will reduce any pet odors and also get out old stains. If you have hardwood, consider having it polished and resealed.

These few steps may be simple, but they can make a dramatic difference in the selling presentation of your home.

The Smoking Jacket: Old Fashioned-Elegance Meets Modern Day

The smoking jacket: like the cigar itself, it's a timeless emblem of leisure, idleness, "the good life." First widely worn in England during the Victorian period, the smoking jacket has undergone a bit of a resurgence in recent years, as younger consumers turn to it - as they have to, again, the cigar - for a touch of old-fashioned elegance.

Though the term is sometimes used to mean "any old jacket you do most of your smoking in," a proper smoking jacket is a considerably more formal affair. Typically, they're made from velvet or silk of a rich color - not a plain black but, perhaps, bottle green, dark blue, or claret red. A classic smoking jacket features a shawl collar, turned-up cuffs, rich colors (burgundy and green, bottle green, dark blue, claret).

They're ventless, and come in either coat-shaped or sashed form. Coat-shaped smoking jackets can be single-breasted with shawl lapels, or double-breasted with braided closures - usually called, no kidding, "frogs."

We don't know precisely who was the first to wear one, but many sartorial historians trace the smoking jacket back to the same moment in history that brought smoking to the West - the beginning of the sixteenth century, when trade opened up between England and the countries then known to Europeans as the Far East, especially Turkey and India. (It was, of course, this same trade, along with tobacco farming in the New World, that introduced the English to tobacco.)

Silk and velvet robes de chambre, designed for indoor wear by a wealthy and leisured minority, made a great status symbol and comfortable daywear. This fashion development was so intimately bound up with trade and colonialism that when famous seventeenth-century diarist Samuel Pepys rented one to sit for his portrait, he refers to it, in his journal entry for that day, as an "Indian gown."

During the Crimean War (1853-1856) Turkish tobacco - the lusty, semi-sweet, full-flavored tobacco that makes Middle Eastern travel such a joy for the nonallergic - was made generally available to Europeans for the first time, and smoking swept England, becoming as universal a pastime for Victorian gentlemen as cricket and grouse-hunting.

But these Victorian gentlemen worried that their new hobby posed certain problems for the Victorian lady - who was generally imagined as an infinitely delicate creature barely hardy enough to breathe on her own. (Ironically, this assumption was most widespread at the very moment when industrialism, combined with barbaric social policy and the popularity of social-Darwinist ideas that forbade charity to the poor, forced many working-class Englishwomen not only to work while pregnant but to actually give birth on the factory floor.)

Tobacco, these gentlemen reasoned, has a strong scent, perhaps offensive to the nostrils of proper ladies. Therefore, well-equipped Victorian homes began sporting smoking rooms, parlors designed specifically for masculine inhalation and conversation. That kept the fumes out of the lady's boudoir, but what about the smell?

As even casual smokers know, the odor of tobacco settles on furniture, hair, clothes - it's impossible to segregate. "Indian gowns," now rechristened and repurposed as "smoking jackets," came to the rescue - along with caps, slippers, even waistcoats specially designed for smoking. The entry for "smoking jacket" first turns up in Cunningham's Handbook of English Costume, a standard reference, in 1852 - the beginning of a long love affair between the smoker and his (always his) jacket.

In the twentieth century, as dress became less an art form (with an entire wardrobe for every occasion) than a matter of convenience, and as tobacco went from being a social ritual to a private addiction, the smoking jacket disappeared along with the occasion that gave rise to it, relegated to old movies and certain flamboyant TV personalities (Liberace, Hugh Hefner).

During the 1990s, though, an overstressed, overdriven American workforce began turning to such old-fashioned pleasures as the coffee house, fashion jackets the tea room, and the fine-tobacco store to restore a sense of specialness and ritual to the pressure-chamber of postmodern life. Smoking jackets, like smoking, made a comeback. Today they're considered a perfect alternative for social occasions when a suit-and-sweater won't do but a tuxedo's too formal. They're more distinctive than dinner jackets, and their rich colors and romantic connotations make them perfect for entertaining. Women are turning to them, too, as a form of brisk-weather outerwear.

Preparing Your Scooter For Painting

After buying you custom painting manual guide, tools, paint and equipments, the next job is to dismantle the scooter. First start dismantling your scooter with utmost accuracy. While dismantling the scooter, you should be very careful with wires attached to the scooter.

Dismantling scooter is not very difficult, if you do it according to the custom painting manual guide. Remove only those parts from scooter, which you want to re-paint, as most of the people remove each and every part from the scooter and find it difficult to assemble it later.

You should remember while dismantling your scooter, that you have to assemble it. By using the basic tools kit, you can easily dismantle or assemble your scooter. You should collect all the big or small parts of your scooter very carefully at the time of dismantling your scooter.

Sanding.

Sanding is done to remove the old paint from the dismantled parts of scooter and to give smooth and silky surface to paint. The process of sanding is done by using sand papers. Generally, there are two types of sand paper used in sanding process of scooters, first is rough sandpaper and second is fine sandpaper. Rough sandpaper is used to remove the old paint from the scooter and fine sandpaper is used to give smooth surface for the new paint.

If the old paint is remain on the scooter then it might cause problem with the new paint. Therefore, sanding is very important before you start painting your scooter. Never try to avoid sanding because it is very important for the long lasting shine and grace of new paint.

Sanding your scooter.

Sanding a scooter doesn't need any specialized knowledge or skill. You must be careful while choosing the correct thickness of the sand paper (rough sandpaper and fine sandpaper).

Sand papers with grit form 600 to 1000 can be used, depending upon the roughness of your scooter. 600 grit sand papers are used for the rough surface i.e. to remove the old paint. 1000 grit sand papers are used for fine finishing of the scooter.

Although sanding is not a specialized job, but you have to be expert in judging the smoothness of the surface on which you are going to paint. When you are going for scooter sanding, you should be well prepared, as the people who perform such jobs are regularly exposed to dust (powder of old paint). Chances of getting dust in the eye and throat are very common.

Therefore, your must wear the safety equipments. Swallowing these powders sometimes might leads to lung cancer.

For the final finishing of your scooter, it is recommended to use 200 grit sanding paper. Smooth and sparkling surface of the scooter is the reward of proper sanding. Use 1200 grit wet and dry sand paper if you want to paint a metallic color on your scooter.

Chemical stripper for sanding.

If you find it difficult to remove the old paint of your scoo women's jackets online ter with a sand paper, then you can also use chemical stripper. Apply the paint stripper very carefully all over the scooter with a paint brush.

Chemical stripper can affect your skin badly. Therefore, you must wear safety equipments while applying chemical stripper on your scooter.

How to apply chemical stripper.

You should cover all the parts of your scooter, which you want to paint, with clear plastic sheet (available from any hardware shop), so the vapors will be trapped inside and will work more rapidly on the scooter. After covering the scooter parts with the plastic sheet, than wait for the 2 to 3 hours and remove the plastic sheet.

Now you can start to scrape off the old paint from the scooter with a putty knife or a paint scraper. After applying stripping chemical on the scooter parts and keep the water away from these parts. If necessary, use the stripping chemical again.

Never use the chemical stripper to remove the old paint from the scooter part, as it can affect the body (metal) of your scooter. Therefore, sanding by sand paper is the best and simple way to remove old paint from scooter.

Wash the parts before you start painting.

After the sanding process, wash each and every part. Washing is necessary and important to remove the sanding powder which is left after the sanding process.

There are some people who jump from sanding directly on to the base coat and might suffer later, as if you start with base coating without washing it, then after completing the first base coat, you will find small particles on it. Therefore, wash gently all the parts before you start painting.

For washing purpose, you can use any common soap or dishwashing detergents which are commonly available in the market. You can also use a scrub or a hard brush with these soap or detergent. A scrub or a hard brush will also remove the old paint left during the sanding process.

You can also use cleaner to wash scooter, but never use any strong and chemically reacting cleaner which can damage the body (metal) of your scooter by starting the rusting process. These types of chemical cleaners contain a chemical irritant which is known as Ethylene Glycol Monobutyl Ether.

Therefore, it is recommended to use common soap or dishwashing detergent to wash your scooter before painting.

Top Three Mistakes Parents Make When Dealing With Separation Anxiety

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If separating is handled with sensitivity, children develop confidence and independence and feel secure when left in the hands of a loving and competent caregiver.

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Mistake #2-Emphasize the fun and excitement of the activity-Disregarding that the child is feeling frightened, and instead focusing on how much fun she is going to have, does not ease separation fears. The child may be confused and not understand why she is being left and wondering if mommy or daddy will ever return. While upset the child is not able to focus on the fun things in store for her while mom is away.

Solution: Short absences initially (30-90 minutes) are easier for children. Ensure that the child understands what is happening b women's jackets y using the same description of the situation before each separation. 鈥淢ommy is going to have her teeth cleaned, remember we passed the dentist鈥檚 office on the drive over here? I will be back shortly to pick you up and then we will go to the park and have our lunch. I know that you feel a little afraid because this is a new place to play and I am leaving. Miss Melanie is really kind and happy to play with you, I like her very much. I love you and I am coming back to pick you up as soon as my teeth are shiny.鈥?Explaining what to expect gives the child a sense of control.

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Solution: Handling the reunion between parent and child with sensitivity is just as important as the goodbye. The child is relieved that the parent has returned as promised. Develop a warm and loving routine used for returns. Positive relationship development relies on reuniting with joy and happiness. Using a special routine honors the loving bond between parent and child.

Custom Womens Designer Shoes Become Hot New Trend

Not since the 1970s when Candie?鈧?s took the fashion industry by storm have shoes experienced something so excitingly trendy. As Candie?鈧?s revs up for its return with Fergie as their new spokesmodel, the fashion fad is set to explode, and shoe innovator Morgan Miller is at the forefront customizing the craze. Providing the ingredients for fun-loving standards, Morgan Miller is putting the creative energy in the hands of her stylish clientele by enabling them to design their own custom-made shoes. Combining an unending array of materials, the new brand is appealing to this generation?鈧?s pop-glam attractions and their desire to share their ideas and eclectic creations with the world.

The vibrant shoe enthusiast opened her first boutique on South Beach, just off famed Lincoln Road, where fashion-forward shoe addicts can steer away from predictable pumps at chain stores to blueprint their own signature style. Whether desiring delicate kitten heels for a garden party, or jeweled, over-the-top, glam stilettos for a night on the town, Morgan Miller turns dreams into reality in 30 minutes.

Several notable celebrities have already jumped at the opportunity to put their own personal touch on stilettos, wedges and flats, including pop artist Brooke Hogan, Bad Boys II actress Gabrielle Union, The 40-Year-Old Virgin?鈧?s Stormy Daniels, Stacey Keibler of Dancing with the Stars, Victoria?鈧?s Secret beauty Marissa Miller, actress/author Holly Robinson Peete, The L Word?鈧?s Marleen Matlin and American?鈧?s Next Top Model winner CariDee English. Even the guys are getting in on the action. Former N?鈧?Sync-er Joey Fatone picked out red python for his wife, and celeb-blogger Perez Hilton steered his mother towards pinks strappy sandals.

No longer are fashion mavens at the mercy of designers, rather, they have the chance to be the trendsetters and express themselves to others. From the fashion conservative to the risk-taker, to the girl who has everything, the possibilities are endless with Morgan Miller's custom womens designer shoes.

With super-chic and colorful d??cor promoting extensive creativity, the boutique is both contemporary and feminine. Under the lights and sparkle of Swarovski crystal chandeliers, there's an alluring selection of soles, spanning wooden heels to cork wedges, and more than 100 swatches in various patterns, leathers and exotic skins from python to alligator. Fabulous accessories such as Harry Winston jewels, square buckl women's coats es, gold chains and bamboo rings personalize the look even further. With the ultimate ?鈧?girls just want to have fun?鈧?ambiance, customers enjoy laughter, conversation and champagne while in-house couture cobblers craft their individualized shoes. Final designs are then presented in princess fashion on silver Tiffany platters.

Miller, a 25-year-old native of New York City and an avid shoe collector, was inspired to create this new fashion concept from her childhood trips to Europe for fashion weeks and trade shows with her father, who worked with such well-respected brands as Gucci, Canali and Zilli. It was in a shop on the Italian island of Capri where sandals were styled for Miller?鈧?s 6-year-old foot. Her Italian shoe affair continued in her pre-teens with her first designer pairs - simple black Prada wedges with a lucite buckle, and Dolce & Gabbana cork wedges with a denim strap and gold sequin accents.

Located just off Lincoln Road at 1634 Euclid Avenue in Miami Beach Florida, Morgan Miller is open Monday through Saturday 11:30 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. and Sunday 12:00 p.m to 5:00 p.m. For inquiries and appointments, please call 305.672.6658. For more information, check out Morgan Miller's Miami shoe store in South Beach FL.

Tips for the Trousseau

Probably there are few other words in the language which awaken such delighted response in women's jackets feminine hearts as "trousseau". It announces, first of all, that a young woman is preparing for marriage. It implies that she will have the loveliest underthings as well as outer costumes that she has ever had and that she can possibly afford.

It means, too, that she will have the joy of shopping, not only for herself but for her new home - and everyone knows what shopping means to a woman! While in an older age the bride's dowry was the most important aspect of her preparation for her new life, in our modern life the trousseau has largely supplanted the dowry.

Clothing, exclusive of bridal attire, which should be included in a trousseau:
Fur coat (optional) or a little fur jacket, stole, skins, etc.
Cloth coat - dressy
Cloth coat - sports
Raincoat and umbrella
Going-away suit - traditionally any color except black; it can be tailored or dressy
Daytime suit - dressmaker type, tailored or sports 4 to 6 blouses - tailored or soft and feminine, or sport, depending upon the type of suits
1 or 2 sweater sets
Good skirt or more everyday skirts (many girls like to wear them around the house instead of house dresses)
4 to 6 aprons
1 black cocktail dress for hotel dinner-dancing on honeymoon
1 daytime dress for luncheons and sightseeing
1 pair of slacks
Swim suits or ski clothes as needed
1 short evening dress or more if the honeymoon plans include many evening parties, such as shipboard cruise
1 formal evening dress if your plans provide an occasion for it

Shoes to match costumes: in addition -
1 pair white mules for bridal negligee and nightie
1 pair mules to match tailored robes
Dozen pairs of stockings - colors to harmonize with costumes (but remember the economy of buying several pairs of one color to match, as runs occur!)
Pairs of evening stockings
Walking shoes or loafers, depending upon plans
Swim shoes if, for instance, you are planning a seashore honeymoon

Gloves, hats and bags according to taste and needs of honeymoon
Jewelry
Jewel case
Cosmetics
1 dozen white linen handkerchiefs
3 or 4 scarves, including 1 filmy evening scarf
1 evening wrap for summer
1 evening coat (if your wardrobe does not include a fur coat or jacket; or in addition to, if the budget permits)

General points a bride should keep in mind concerning her trousseau clothes:
Unity of color: if she selects one basic color such as navy, grey or brown, she will find that her clothes can be worn together with harmony and that the same accessories will augment more than one costume. Simplicity of design will lend itself to more versatility and adaptability than over-elaborate or fussy clothes, and may be worn for more occasions.

The best quality will in the end be the most economical because of longer wear. Also the best quality clothes are usually cut so well that they retain style long beyond less expensive selections. If the budget will not permit the best quality in all clothes, cut down elsewhere but buy the very best coats and suits you can possibly afford.

Buy attractive, gay accessories - hats, gloves, jewelry, scarves, belts. These will change the appearance of your basic suits and dresses and create the effect that your wardrobe includes many more costumes than it actually does.

Further to give your wardrobe versatility and variety, use mix and match separates. Select styles that not only are suitable for your height, weight and proportions, and colors that complement your own coloring, but are those in which you feel happy and comfortable.

If you feel best in tweeds and knitted suits and dresses, stress these in your wardrobe, providing other clothes only for those occasions demanding them. If you prefer softer, more feminine fashions, have more dresses and fewer suits. In any event, and above all, keep the informal sports items such as slacks, pedal pushers, jeans and shorts in their place - active sports, lounging, housework or outdoor work.

Grooming Yorkshire Terriers for Healthy Long Lives

The Yorkshire Terrier is known for its long & flowing coat, to maintain this appearance the coat requires daily grooming. Yorkshire Terriers possess what is known as a 'single coat,' simply meaning that they do not have an undercoat. Their hair is incredibly soft & silky & is often referred to as being very similar to human hair. This fact is wonderful for people that are perhaps allergic to normal animal fur.

Yorkshire Terriers do not have the normal 'fur' of other dogs therefore they are less prone to possess the normal 'doggy' smells another bonus is that the breed does not shed its fur as most other dogs do.

Their hair grows permanently & can become very easily matted so needs regular trimming hence the reason for the topknot. A lot of people mistake the band or bow placed so perfectly in the dog's fur as just a decorative piece, in truth without it the dog's hair would be constantly in its eyes.

Some owners prefer to keep their Yorkshire Terriers clipped short for ease, this is a good idea but you must ensure that you are prepared to keep this up every few months.

Before you brush your Yorkshire Terrier lightly mist their coat with a solution of warm water & a normal mild dog conditioner this will assist to soften the coat. If you groom the coat completely dry it can make it harder to work through any tangles & there is more chance that you will break the hair.

Refrain from using a natural bristle brush, as they are likely to 'snag' the dog's coat. The best type of brush for the fine, silky hair of the Yorkshire Terrier is a good quality pin brush with a rubber backing to it. Keep away from the pin brushes that have the little balls on the ends of the pins as they have a tendency to pull at the coat & break the fine hair.

After brushing your dog's coat thoroughly use a wide toothed comb to gently go over the coat again as this will just ensure that you have removed all the tangles.

Grooming does not just involve the brushing & combing of your canine friend it should include checking your dog's ears, eyes, teeth, paws & their nails. Of course these other checks do not have to be completed on a daily basis but it is a good idea to adopt a regular routine, perhaps every couple of days.

Take great care when clipping your dog's nails if they are done frequently it makes it easier as you will not have to cut so much off each time you clip them, just women's coats 'tip' the very ends. If you cut too far down the claw you risk catching the 'quick' this is the term for the nerves & blood vessels that supply the nail. If the worst happens & you accidentally clip the quick, do not panic, have some powder to hand even talcum powder will do & pop some onto the claw in question. The powder will aid in coagulating the blood therefore stemming the flow.

Never attempt to stick anything into your dog's ears, simply just wipe around the outer ear & very gently around the inner ear. Look at your dog's ears regularly & become accustomed to their normal appearance, this way you will be instantly aware if anything alters.

It is important to clean your Yorkshire Terrier's teeth regularly with a special dog toothbrush & paste, encouraging your dog to chew at hide based treats is also a good idea as this will help to reduce tartar building up.

The two main reasons for regular grooming are:

1. If your Yorkshire Terrier looks great he/she will feel great.

2. As you are grooming you can check for any sores, lumps or cuts on your dog.

Help to keep your Yorkshire Terrier happy & healthy by grooming him/her regularly, after all if your dog is happy you are happy!