David Nieper Awards National Fashion Academy Competition Prize to Stafford Student

Charlotte Fortescue, a 20 year old fashion student studying a Staffordshire University Foundation degree at Stafford College has won the David Nieper Fashion Academy competition – a national fashion design competition to find and award the very best young designers for their talents in designing for women aged 50 and above.

After showcasing her winning collection down the catwalk during Stafford College's annual fashion show, Charlotte was presented with her award and a cheque for ?750 by Christopher Nieper, managing director of David Nieper.

This is the first time that Stafford College has welcomed a fashion company and leading industry figure to present an award in person as part of its fashion design celebrations. As the overall winner of the competition, Charlotte will also enjoy a masterclass at David Nieper where she will gain valuable commercial experience within a real-life workplace.

David Nieper's MD, Christopher Nieper, said: "We were particularly impressed with Charlotte's entry and had no hesitation in announcing her as this year's winner. Indeed, our own head fashion designer and competition judge, Julie Stone, said that her collection was perfectly designed to flatter the female figure with real elegance and class – all distinctive qualities of the David Nieper customer. We look forward to welcoming Charlotte to Derbyshire to spend a little more time with us."

Charlotte's collection titled 'Giusto', was selected as the overall winner of the David Nieper award for its flair, sensitivity and mature understanding of the demands of the target market. The collection included five garments aimed at fashionable and professional 50+ women and her entry was accompanied by a marketing strategy and plan to introduce and sell the collection direct to customers.

Jayne Clough, Course Leader from Stafford College concludes: "Charlotte is a very talented and worthy winner and this award will act as a real springboard to her future fashion career. As David Nieper is one of only a handful of fashion houses still designing and manufacturing all its clothing for women here in Britain, the masterclass will be a great eye-opener for Charlotte."

The David Nieper Fashion Academy was launched in 2010 to provide vocational and business skills training to support and encourage the fashion industry of the future. Offering practical experien women's coats ce in a live commercial environment, the company works closely with education and its local community to help answer the fashion industry's SOS for skills and to nurture homegrown talent.

ILoveCollege Clothing Company Releases Unique Line of Backpacks

Newly established ILoveCollege Clothing Company is making quite a name for itself with its signature college-themed t-shirts and the release of several new canvas backpack designs. Offering more than multi-purpose backpacks, ILoveCollege Clothing Company's designs send subliminal messages of positivity and future success to its recipients. The six new color combinations feature the phrases "rocket scientist," "straight 'a' student," "freakin genius," "future billionaire," and "rising ★," i fashion coats online n an ode to finishing college to reach your full potential.

The company's 26-year old founder and Howard University alum, Jay Gunder, launched his vision one year ago in Brooklyn, NY, with a desire to bring out the fun and exciting elements of the college experience. "We want kids of all ages, not just high school students, to realize that 'school is cool!'" notes Gunder. "A lot of young people don't understand how fun college is or how far you can go with a college degree. Education is the passport to the future."

Gunder decided to add the unique backpacks to his line of products because he noticed he hardly sees backpacks with positive messages or a deeper meaning intertwined in the design. "Every student needs one – backpacks are a part of a student's life from elementary school to college, so why not offer them a practical option that will help instill confidence as well?" Gunder says.

Since launching last year, ILoveCollege Clothing Company has been successful with its line of traditional message t-shirts for men and women, featuring best-selling phrases such as "My Senioritis Ate It," and "Is It Homecoming Yet?" All of the company's t-shirts are made in the USA, with high quality materials that ensure long lasting wear and durability.

ILoveCollege Clothing Company uses it social media pages to not only highlight new products but to bring attention to the importance of education with stories about the status of education in society, which celebrities are helping the cause, and the latest local and national news about educational issues. "We incorporate a big social awareness element in the company. We want young people to understand how important college is from an early age so they will study hard and aspire to reach their full potential. Kids connect with what's cool so we're just trying to show how cool college really is!" Gunder explains.

The company plans to expand its reach later this year by participating in the City of Philadelphia's College Day 2012 event where college vendors from across the area gather to showcase products and build relationships with local schools. ILoveCollege Clothing Company will also have a booth at Howard University's Homecoming this year to spread the word about their positive message.

Gunder plans to release new t-shirt and backpack designs for "Back to School" in the Fall and is excited about sharing new tank top designs in the spring of next year. He also plans to partner with both established and independent musicians and artists to help spread the "school is cool" message via the music and entertainment industry.

Stay up to date with all things ILoveCollege by visiting their website: http://www.ilovecollegestore.com, Facebook page and following on Twitter: @I_Love_College_.

For more information, contact Jay Gunder at info(at)ilovecollegestore(dot)com

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As nationwide survey reveals extent of consumer altruism, volunteer organization says businesses can benefit by embracing Transparency, Authenticy and Modern CSR policies

Consumers' access to information is increasing – and, with it, the demand for products, services and whole organizations that make a positive (or at least neutral) impact on employees, communities and the environment. Robert Levine, of leading volunteering organization Projects Abroad (http://www.projects-abroad.ca), says the businesses that will benefit most are those able to create value by embracing transparency, authenticity and CSR policies that have moved on from simple philanthropy.

"We know that North Americans are generous with both their giving and their time – almost 85% of Canadian adults make charitable donations and 47% of them take part in some kind of voluntary activity," said Robert. "As consumers, employees and business owners it is therefore natural that CSR is an important consideration."

The benchmark for successful CSR, however, is changing. "The traditional concept of CSR was based around philanthropy. Now it is more about what we call shared value – which means working together to grow economic progress and competitiveness as well as advancing social conditions in the communities touched by any given business," explained Robert.
"The development, charitable and education sectors are areas in which CSR flourished naturally. So now it makes sense that organizations such as ours help others to implement meaningful programs. That's why we introduced our Corporate Social Service program."

The program involves working flexibly with businesses to develop a tailor-made, overseas volunteering project for employees that takes into account time, skills and budget. It is centered on a concept of pro bono, or that of a partnership between the business, the employees and Projects Abroad, who organizes the project on behalf of its partner organization in the chosen destination.

Toronto-based childcare network Peekaboo sent a group of 10 employees on a CSR trip to Tanzania last year. Armed with 28 suitcases of toys, clothes, shoes and cloth diapers, the group spent their days working at the Nkoranga Orphanage and Faraja Women's Shelter for victims of rape, abuse and trafficking. The participants went to Africa with differen women's coats t skills, but all came away feeling enriched by the experience.

One volunteer, Monica, said the best part of the trip was "making a difference to a child's life, even for a day," while another, Stephen, said the best part was "having the opportunity to mentor and teach some much needed trade skills to a young man who will hopefully be able to carry on some basic maintenance at the orphanage." Others commented on learning about another culture, taking classes in Swhali and the amazing wildlife.

"Education plays a key role in the shared value model of CSR, and of course it goes both ways," said Robert. "The Peekaboo trip to Tanzania was successful because the volunteers, although working in an area in which they are experienced, took away new understandings and experiences. We work hard with every company who approaches us about CSR to achieve the same in their area of expertise."

About Projects Abroad

Projects Abroad is a leading volunteer abroad organization. We offer a diverse range of international service projects, from corporate group trips to opportunities for individual volunteers who might be career breakers, students on a gap year or retired seniors. Our continuous presence overseas and unparalleled in-country support from international staff ensure that your experience will be far more worthwhile and genuine than that of the average tourist, whatever your age and skills.

4th Annual Drop Dead Gorgeous Fashion Benefit to Raise Funds and Awareness for Child Sex Trafficking in Atlanta

According to the FBI, Atlanta ranks as one of the top 14 cities in the nation for child sex trafficking, but most Atlanta residents have no idea this issue exists in their city.

On October 18, Drop Dead Gorgeous (DDG?), a nonprofit organization, will address this issue through it's 4th Annual Fashion Benefit at 103 West hosted by Honorary Event Chair Mayor Kasim Reed, Mistress of Ceremo-nies CNN's Kyra Phillips, and Event Chairs Wendy Babchin, Evia Golde, and Anita Leopold. The evening includes a cocktail reception with featuring food by 103 West, wine by Jekyll Island Reserve, and cocktails by National Dis-tributing Company. Lavish silent and live auctions will be followed by Keynote Speakers DDG? Executive Direc-tor Susan Muscari Komoto and DDG? Board Chair Bronni Karatassos. First annual Lifetime Achievement Awards will be presented to Mary Frances Bowley, President of Wellspring Living, Holli Hines-Easton, Advocate for Wom-en and Children, and Vikki Locke, Morning Show Host at B98.5. The evening concludes with a runway show fea-turing ladies clothing from Elie Tahari, children's clothing from McCall Wilder Children's Couture, and a special collection from up and coming designer DeRon Miller of Audacious Apparel. Proceeds will benefit Wellspring Liv-ing for Girls, a restorative environment for victims of childhood trauma and sexual exploitation.

DDG? is a 501c3 organization, which utilizes the fashion, entertainment, and sports industries as its ve-hicle to reduce demand for the Commercial Sexual Exploitation of Children (CSEC). DDG? recognizes the tremendous amount of influence these industries have over culture, and aspires to harness their influ-ence in order to begin a global movement to reduce demand for CSEC through awareness, education, and giving. DDG? is a 10 fashion jackets online 0% volunteer organization that donates 80% of their proceeds towards local restoration homes aiding CSEC survivors.

Along with 103 West of Buckhead Life Restaurant Group?, DDG? is sponsored by All Star Enterprises, Auda-cious Apparel, Blue Med Spa, Canoe, Clear Channel, EL Design, Effective Media Company, Elie Tahari, Fashiona-do, Fifty-One 63 Makeup, Follow My Story Photography, Interprint, Jekyll Island Club Hotel, Jekyll Island Re-serve, Kristen White Imagery, Latitude 31, Luminocity Entertainment Division, LeFont Film Society, Little Pink Book, Mary Anne Morgan Photography, McCall Wilder Designs, My Moo Pig, Modern Luxury, Montana Sporting Club, National Distributing, Presence Models & Talent, Richie Arpino Salon, Sam Adams, Shaped Light Photog-raphy, Silk Wolf, Southern Seasons Magazine, Susan Muscari Komoto Lashes|Skincare|Makeup, Tongue & Groove, Turner Foundation Inc, Vita Coco Water, and Wendy Babchin Designer Group. Tickets are currently on sale and are $175.00 for Host Committee and $600.00 for Patron. General Admission tickets will be released on September 1 for $100.00. To purchase tickets or to become a sponsor, please visit http://www.ddgcharity.org.

For media inquiries and interview requests, please contact Carmen Luisa Coya at 404-408-2103 or clcoya (at) effectivemedia (dot) co.

Global Baby Care Products Market Will Reach USD 66.8 Billion in 2017 - Transparency Market Research

According to Transparency Market Research (http://www.transparencymarketresearch.com) "Baby Care Products Market - Global Industry Analysis, Market Size, Share, Growth and Forecast 2007 - 2017", Global baby care product market was worth USD 44.7 billion in 2011 and will reach USD 47.7 billion in 2012 and is further expected to reach USD 66.8 billion in 2017, growing at a CAGR of 7.0% from 2012 to 2017. In the overall global market, EMEA region is expected to maintain its lead position in terms of revenue till 2017. EMEA is expected to enjoy 34.7% of global baby care market revenue share in 2017 followed by Asia-Pacific.

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The baby care product market growth is largely fueled by the growing baby population in developing nations, where the disposable income of parents have also increased considerably at the same time. Moreover, the average age of parents across the globe has also increased in past few years. Higher aged parents are considered to be financially more stable and hence have more money to spend on their baby's care and convenience. In addition, growing number of women entering into mainstream workforce has helped the baby care market to grow, as the average disposable income of the family has grown. Baby care market has also witnessed a growing trend in baby specific products, especially baby cosmetics, which are organic in terms of ingredients used and poses no threat to baby's health.

Baby skin care and toiletries are major segments of baby care market with high market share and positive future outlook. Currently, baby hair care segment has small market penetration, however is expected to grow healthy in near future. Baby sun care segment is relatively small market, as parents refrain from taking their baby into direct sunlight often. Increasing trend of using shower gel as preferred bath product for babies is creating positive future outlook for this segment.

EMEA was the largest regional market with 2011 revenue share of 34.5% followed by Asia-Pacific with further 28.7% revenue share in the same year. EMEA is expected to reach USD 23.5 billion in 2017 in with a CAGR of 7.3% during the forecasted period (from 2012 to 2017). Latin America is expected to have fastest growth rate of 8.9% during the forecasted period.

With large number product categories, the baby care product market is largely fragmented and mostly dominated by toiletries manufacturers such Procter & Gamble (P&G) and Kimberly-Clark. P&G led the overall baby care product market with its premier diaper brand "Pampers". Kimberly-Clark is the second largest baby care product manufacturer with baby toiletries brands such as Huggies, Pull-Ups, GoodNites and DryNites. Johnson & Johnson (J&J) with its large range of baby skin & sun care, hair care and bath products is the third largest baby care player.

This report is an effort to identify factors, which will be the driving force behind the baby care market and sub-markets in the next few years. The report provides extensive analysis of the baby care industry, current market trends, industry drivers and challenges for better understanding of the baby care market structure. The report has segregated the baby care industry in terms of product, and geography. The study presents a comprehensive assessment of the stakeholder strategies and winning imperatives for them by segmenting the global baby care market as below:

BABY COSMETICS AND TOILETRIES
BABY SKIN CARE PRODUCTS
Baby Massage Oil
Body Lotions
Baby Powder
Creams/Ointments/Jelly
BABY HAIR CARE PRODUCTS
Baby Shampoo and Conditioner
Detangles
BATH PRODUCTS
Bubble Bath/Shower gel
Soaps
TOILETRIES
Diapers
Cloth
Waterproof Nappy/Disposable Diapers
Training Nappy
Baby Wipes
Baby Fragrances / Perfumes
BABY SUN CARE
BABY SAFETY AND CONVENIENCE PRODUCTS
Natural and organic baby care products
Baby car seats
Baby strollers

In addition the report provides a cross-sectional analysis of all the above segments with respect to following geographical markets:

North America
EMEA (Europe Middle East & Africa)
Asia-Pacific
Latin America

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Jessica Eaves Mathews Wins Silver Stevie® Award in 2012 Stevie Awards for Women in Business

Jessica Eaves Mathews has been named the winner of a Silver Stevie? Award in a Female Entrepreneur of the Year category in the 9th annual Stevie Awards for Women in Business.

The Stevie Awards for Women in Business are the world's top honors for female entrepreneurs, executives, and the organizations they run. All individuals and organizations worldwide are eligible to submit nominations – public and private, for-profit and non-profit, large and small. The 2012 awards received entries from 17 nations and territories.

More than 1,200 nominations from organizations of all sizes and in virtually every industry were submitted this year for consideration in a wide range of categories, including Entrepreneur of the Year, Executive of the Year, Company of the Year, Mentor of the Year, Women Helping Women, and Communications Campaign of the Year, among others. Mathews won in the Female Entrepreneur of the Year category for Business Services with 10 or Less Employees.

"I love that the Stevie Awards for Women in Business were created to recognize the amazing work of the women around this country and around the world that are working to help build our national and global future," Mathews said. "I believe that women entrepreneurs are what will save our economy. As the Dalai Lama said, "Western Women will Save the World." That is what my work is about and I'm grateful to be in such amazing company with other Stevie award winners and to receive recognition for my work."

Mathews has launched a number of successful companies over the years in industries as diverse as legal services, business coaching, and fashion. She is co-author of the upcoming book Wonder Women: How Western Women Will women's jackets Save the World, Founder and CEO of the women's golf fashion line Grace & Game, and Founder and CEO of Leverage a Lawyer, a national, virtual law firm designed for entrepreneurs and small businesses. Mathews also accepted a Gold Stevie Award on behalf of Leverage a Lawyer in the New Company of the Year category at the November 9th awards ceremony.

Details about the Stevie Awards for Women in Business and the list of Stevie Award winners are available at http://www.StevieAwards.com/Women.

About Jessica Eaves Mathews
Jessica Eaves Mathews is America's Advocate for Women in Business?, an entrepreneur, business lawyer and leading authority on helping women entrepreneurs and women business owners step into their power and create brilliant businesses. As co-author of the soon-to-be-published book Wonder Women: How Western Women Will Save the World, Jessica is passionate about helping women discover a better career and better way of life. Jessica is also the founder of Leverage a Lawyer, the first national, virtual law firm for entrepreneurs and small businesses. Her clothing line, Grace & Game, is the only luxury American lifestyle brand for both golf and the sophisticated, modern woman. http://www.jessicaeavesmathews.com

About the Stevie Awards
Stevie Awards are conferred in four programs: The International Business Awards, The American Business Awards, the Stevie Awards for Women in Business, and the Stevie Awards for Sales & Customer Service. Honoring organizations of all types and sizes and the people behind them, the Stevies recognize outstanding performances in the workplace worldwide. Learn more about The Stevie Awards at http://www.StevieAwards.com.

What You Can Expect From The Disney World's Magic Kingdom

The Magic Kingdom was the first of Orlando's Disney parks, constructed in 1971. Here you'll find Alice in Wonderland, Snow White and the seven dwarves, Peter Pan, Mr. Toad and his wild ride, Dumbo, the Little Mermaid, Winnie the Pooh, Mickey, Goofy and Pinnochio!

Parents feel transported back to their childhood, while children experience the magic of Disney women's coats . Unlike other amusement parks, at Disney World Orlando every single detail, be it a sign, a plant arrangement, a costumed cast member or music, has been agonized over to transform the illusion into a very real world.

Once guests pass through the Main Street "opening credits," as the Disneyworld imagineers call them, Tomorrowland appears to the right. This part of the Magic Kingdom was designed to look like the future, as 1920s science fiction writers imagined it. Space Mountain, a fast-moving indoor rollercoaster, is by far the most popular attraction at Disney, as a whole.

Kids will love Buzz Lightyear's Space Ranger Spin that puts you right in the middle of an arcade game. Parents will marvel at one of the oldest Disney rides, the Carousel of Progress. Kids will also enjoy the neighboring Mickey's Toon Town fair, where they can climb through cartoon replica houses and ride Goofy's barnstormer mini-rollercoaster.

Following the Magic Kingdom around, guests will enter Fantasyland. Your Disney vacation wouldn't be complete without a stop at Cinderella's castle! Inside her castle there are the family coat of arms and mosaic murals. The second floor houses Cinderella's Royal Table restaurant but you'll need a reservation to get a seat.

The Cinderella Suite is also on one of the upper floors of the 180 feet tall castle and is one of the most coveted prizes Disney has to offer. However, for the other guests, Fantasyland has many low-impact rides, suitable for young children. "It's a Small World" is a popular ride here, as is the Mad Tea Party and Cinderella's Golden Carousel. The Pinnochio Haus is a great place to grab double cheeseburgers and "Figaro" fries on the cheap!

The next Magic Kingdom land you'll find yourself in is Liberty Square, home to the Hall of Presidents, the Liberty Square Riverboat and the extremely popular, and spooky, Haunted Mansion. The exterior of the Haunted Mansion was completed in 1963, but the imagineers couldn't decide what to do with the interior until 1971, when it finally opened!

Inside this Gothic 18th Century Hudson River Valley manor, you'll find 999 spectacular ghosts! The mansion is more "cool" than seriously terrifying, but you may not want to bring very young children all the same.

In Frontierland, you'll find Splash Mountain, one of the best rides Disney has to offer! This is not your typical log flume ride. Once inside, you'll move through the story of Brer Rabbit and Brer Bear with over 100 animatronics and you'll experience a series of unexpected twists before taking the final 52 foot plunge into the thorny briar patch below. In this part of the Magic Kingdom, you may want to grab a turkey leg, stop in to the shooting gallery or watch the Country Bear Jamboree, where animatronic bears sing their country hearts out!

You'll cross a wooden plank bridge and find yourself suddenly in Adventureland, a fun and diverse section of Magic Kingdom. Here you'll find the Pirates of the Caribbean ride with incredible detail built into each animatronic pirate - including facial expressions, hairy legs and all.

Sing along, narrowly miss flying bullets, pass through jails and experience the marketplace with Captain Jack Sparrow and Captain Barbossa. On the Jungle Cruise, you'll tour four continents and see Cambodian tigers, headhunters, hippos, elephants, ancient temples and giant butterflies from your swampboat.

Disney resorts like the Contemporary and the Polynesian are located right next to the Magic Kingdom theme park. You can arrive at any theme park via the Contemporary resort's monorail, which runs right through the building, making it the most convenient accommodation. However, the Polynesian has a really excellent "Spirit of Aloha" Dinner Show. These accommodations are some of the pricier resorts, averaging around $329/night.

The Magic Kingdom is home to several special events. First of all, the Disney Dream Come True parade passes by three times daily. There's also a nightly Spectromagic parade, which never ceases to amaze with its fiber optics, neon lights and holograms. As it gets darker, you won't want to miss the Wishes Spectacular fireworks display above Cinderella's castle - set to music and narrated by Jiminy Cricket and the Blue Fairy. Whether young or old, it's moments like this you will always treasure.

The Five Best Ways to Peacock For Aspiring Pick Up Artists

Successful peacocking encourages women to approach you instead of the other way around. If you've done peacocking correctly you'll just have to walk through a club and camp out while women take turns getting to know you. Because you've separated yourself from everyone else with edgy clothing and accessories, women will want to figure you out. Is he a rockstar? An actor? But, peacocking takes careful planning to be done properly.

Mystery has his own type of peacocking style. He can usually be spotted wearing a furry black top hat, large goggles, black nail polish, eyeliner, and a black leather trench coat. But not everyone can pull that look off. The goal of peacocking is not to look ridiculous but to create an extension of your personality through carefully selected accessories and clothes that will entice women to approach you.

So how can you peacock without looking like an idiot? Here are the five best ways to peacock.

1. Body and hair.
If you have a great physique, show it off with fitted clothes. An athletic body type shows others that you take care of yourself. Hair is also a great way to attract attention. Mystery sports long black hair pulled into a pony tail. Many of Hollywood's leading men go with longer shoulder length hair like Johnny Depp's, but choose a hairstyle that goes well with the shape of your face. There are several online resources available that can help you choose the best hairstyle for your body type.

2. Social Circle
Imagine walking into a club with Robert Pattinson, you know, the guy with huge hair from the Twilight movies. What do you think would happen? Besides having dozens of women attack Robert Pattinson, you'd instantly increase your social status by being associated with the blood sucking Twilight star. Of course, there's not enough Robert Pattinson to go around but you can raise your social status by being seen with the right people. It could be the local football star at your school, the high-powered executive from your company, or anyone who is well known in your area.

3. Clothes
If you remember anything from this article, let it be t women's coats his. Avoid generic colors like black and grey. Remember, the point of peacocking is to look different from everyone around you. You can be a snappy dresser by going with the common colors but you won't get noticed. Fashion styles are a dime a dozen. There's rockstar types, hip hop, emo, cowboy, professional, indie and countless others. To peacock your clothes, take your outfit one step above normal. If you're going cowboy, you better have the sickest cowboy boots and hat. If you're into hip hop, make sure you have the matching bling bling. And whatever you do, don't try to be something you're not.

4. Accessories
Mystery's signature accessories are his black furry top hat and goggles but you definitely don't need to take it that far. Other pickup artists recommend anything out of the ordinary like neon cowboy hats, boas, or crazy wigs. Of course, experienced pickup artists have the skills and knowledge to handle the attention. Effective peacocking will get you attention from both women and men. Men will attempt to use you're peacocking style to socially embarrass you. They'll want to put you in your place to regain the attention you've stolen from them. So unless you're ready for those types of interactions, keep the flamboyant accessories at a minimum. Standing out from a crowd can be easily accomplished with a stylish hat, boots, sunglasses, belt buckle or if you dare, leather pants. The best and easiest way to peacocks is through jewelry.

5. Jewelry
Jewelry can transform any average outfit into a peacocking masterpiece. Plus, you don't have to look like Mr. T to do it right. My favorite pieces of jewelry for peacocking are simple all black ceramic or tungsten carbide rings. They're subtle with a strong and bold appearance. For your wrists, try a designer watch and/or a bracelet. For a casual professional look, go with gold, silver or something similar. For an edgy fashion style, go with anything leather on your wrists. If you are planning on peacocking jewelry, make sure you're not clashing styles or colors. There's nothing worse than pairing a gold ring with a silver bracelet or necklace. Stay with one style or color throughout your outfit while keeping it in your personal comfort zone.

However you choose to peacock, remember to have fun with it. Make peacocking an extension of your personality or you'll take the chance of being humiliated by women and their little tests. Women can naturally spot incongruences in how men dress and act. If a woman identifies you as a poser, she'll lose all attraction for you and move on to the next one.

The Best Wood to Use for Wooden Gates

The grades vary for different uses. Knots are common but their size and quality vary according to the part of the tree from which boards are converted.
It should be noted that the timber is kilned prior to shipping but the moisture content is often about 18%, and therefore higher than most kiln dried hardwood moisture contents.

The diameter of such pines normally result in board widths of 100mm - 225mm.

Edge-glued panels are imported in large volumes for pine furniture manufacturers, with lamination widths usually about 45mm.
Dream you are in a garden. Beautiful flowers abound and flourish. A bench beckons across from a babbling pond. Fish flutter through the water while birds flutter above. A cobblestone path leads to an opening in the trees. And you nestle in on a rope swing with that morning cup of coffee. A beautiful dream.

But, does the garden gate match the dream? A garden gate should allure your guests in.
The garden gate is the enchanting entryway. It suggests the mystery that lies beyond. Whatever that mystery may. Passers by stop to ponder what could possibly be behind such a beautiful garden gate. So create your own mystery with the perfect garden gate

By their nature garden gates are exposed to the elements. The wood gate will require either painting or water proofing with deck sealants. The finish on your hardware should be black powder coat over steel, aluminum, or cast iron. This type of product is successful in providing good rust resistance. Cheap hardware is usually painted. This shiny black paint will easily peel away and rust will begin to seep down the face of your gate.

Performance is more than durability. Redwood has qualities not found in other woods--even woods treated with chemicals. Redwood performance characteristics include resistance to shrinking, warping and checking in addition to durability. This means redwood projects age beautifully. Decks, fences and shelters made with redwood simply look better ten, fifteen and twenty years after construction.

Treating lumber with chemicals increases its decay resistance but doesn't improve other characteristics of the species. In many applications, other aspects of wood performance take precedence. For example, wood off the ground but exposed to harsh sunlight needs resistance to checking and warping. Beauty is usually the primary concern in highly visible fashion coats applications such as decking surfaces, fences and overhead shelters. In most situations the wood's workability, finish retention or the absence of pitch and resins is important.

Hanging (fitting) the gate.

Place the gate in between the two gate posts and sit it on packers so the gate is about 50mm off the ground. (Adjust accordingly if required, to allow for the contour of the ground and to ensure that the gate will be able to swing open.) Place wedges or packers at the sides of the gate so that the gaps between the gate and each post are even.

The gate should be able to stay in place by itself while the tee hinges are screwed in place. Place a hinge on each horizontal member (3 in all). If the gate is to be opening inwards, then the hinges will be fixed to the inside of the gate to the horizontal members. If the gate is to open outwards, then the hinges will be fixed to the outside of the gate, to the palings in line with the horizontal members.

Once the hinges are screwed in place, take out the wedges and/or packing and fit the gate latch. Usually the latch should be put halfway up the gate, but if the gate is to keep little kids in or out, then put the gate latch towards the top of the gate.
Finally, and if required, cut a hole in the gate handy to the latch and big enough to put a hand through. This is so the gate can be opened from both inside and outside.

Tips For Beautiful And Sexy Lips

No matter what the ethnicity, her lips often define a woman?€?s sex appeal. The size and shape of the lips can label a woman as ?€?hot?€?or ?€?not?€? Unfortunately, not all women are born with voluptuous and perfectly shape women's coats d kissers. Some try to enhance their petite lips with collagen using surgical procedures. Others may purchase lip-enhancing makeup that promise to plump up and add character to the lips. But the bad news is that, these methods, tried and true, may require more money or time than you may have bargained for. The good news is that you can employ these sexy lip tips at home with the products that you probably already own to enjoy sexy and fuller lips.

?· To make your lips appear fuller: It is best to line your lips with a neutral colored pencil to create a fuller lip. Be careful not to draw outside of your lip?€?s natural line, but rather right on top of it. This will prevent you from wearing the ?€?clown look?€? After you have lined your lips, apply your lip color, then add a high shine lip gloss. If you prefer not to wear gloss, use a high shine lip color. Lip-glosses add that pouty look that so many women desire. You may also try this tip: line your bottom lip with a liner about 2 shades darker than the color of your chosen lip-gloss. Try a plumping lip-gloss. They work pretty well. Choose a shade that is complimentary to your lipstick shade.

?· To Even out Crooked Lips: First, coat your lips in face foundation, then lightly powder. Even out the thinnest lip with a liner that is the same color as your lip color. After balancing out the lips, even out the powder and liner with a softening sponge to make the look more natural. If you want a more pouty look, use a darker pencil and add a line just slightly underneath your bottom lip. Careful with this, the trick is to blend it so that you don?€?t get that clown effect.

?· For Dry or Chapped Lips: A tried and true method for dry and chapped lips is to apply a natural shea butter lip balm each night. When you sleep at night, you are sure to retain some of that moisture and lock it in before you wake up to apply your make up. It is important though, to use a lip balm underneath your lip color or gloss in order to maintain that gloss throughout the day. Aloe Vera gel and vitamin E oils are great for coating your lips, as well. Use a lip exfoliator once a week to ward off cracked dry lips, even if you don?€?t suffer from this problem. Sally Hansen makes a great lip exfolliant.

?· To shape your lips: Where your lips need definition, cover your lip line with face foundation. Follow up with a powder. If your lips lack the V formation, draw a V at the middle portion of your lips. Apply lip color, just beneath your liner. Lastly apply your gloss, (if desired). Remember, a darker liner creates more of a pouty look.

?·Moist or Matte: Matte lipsticks tend to have more staying powder and look great as day wear. Moist/glossy looks top off that evening look sensationally. But what you wear depends greatly on how long you need your color to last and how much definition you need added to your lips. (Glosses add more depth to lips, but require more applications) There really are no rules here. Remember, no matter which choice you make, less is still more.

Your lips can be sexy even if you weren?€?t born with Angelina Jolie?€?s package. Work with what God gave you and enhance your own kissers. Take care of your lips and treat them with love by keeping them hydrated and moisturized, and your lips will thank you for it!

Fake and Knockoff Jewelry is Never a Bargain

Buyers of jewelry items have long been the target of unscrupulous sellers. Manufactured gemstones are often substituted for the real thing. Very often expensive watches are copied and sold for the genuine article to unsuspecting buyers.

The old tried and true advise of let the buyer beware has not lost any of its meaning. As always, buyers should always take to verify that what they are buying is not a cheap knockoff. Consulting a reputable jewelry expert is one way to make that what you buy is indeed worth price you are paying.

The old comedic stereotype goes something like this. A salty-looking fellow stops you on the street. Opening his coat, he shows you an array of watches and offers to sell you a luxury watch cheap. Given the setting and circumstances, most of us would not fall for this obvious con. Strangely enough, there are more than few folks who would see this as an opportunity.

Greed and the desire to get something for nothing are powerful forces that some people simply cannot resist. The evidence of this something-for-nothing thinking can be seen almost everyday in the news. Scamsters and schemers have always counted on the greed factor. Whether you are approached on the street or in cyberspace, there should be a healthy, natural suspicion of any offer that seems to good to be true.

The online marketplace has been a boon to buyers and sellers alike. The image of the sleazy street seller has been replaced by unscrupulous sellers in cyberspace, offering the deal of a lifetime. Hidden among the hundreds of thousands of legitimate offers on the internet are disreputable cyber sellers. With offerings of merchandise that could fashion jackets be pirated, stolen, counterfeited or just plain nonexistent, it is buyer beware at all times.

At least with a street seller you get a chance to inspect the goods before you buy. Most internet sales are completed sight unseen. The money changes hands electronically often days before the buyer receives the goods.

It should noted that most internet sellers are legitimate and are genuinely interested in establishing long term relationships with their customers. Maintaining a loyal base of customers helps sellers to generate repeat business. Loyal customers help reduce the overall cost of doing business by reducing marketing costs. The customers benefit by receiving fair treatment and quality.

Whether face to face or in cyberspace buyers must be cautious. Buying expensive items like jewelry and watches online is risky business. Buyers can often be left holding the proverbial bag. Claims by sellers about an item of jewelry are impossible to confirm when buying online. Fake watches, rings and even raw gemstones can be purchased over the internet. Sellers of jewelry fakes and knockoffs go so far as to set shadow accounts on various internet sales platforms.

I personally heard of one brazen example where a seller offered an expensive item to an online auction site. The buyer with the winning bid thought a deal had been struck at a price that seemed too good to be true.

Instead of receiving the genuine article, the buyer received a picture of the item. The seller claimed that it was the picture and not the item that was being sold. In the end, the seller was arrested for several crimes including fraud. The sale occurred in the U.S. leaving the buyer with at least a slim chance of getting the money back. Should the transaction have originated with a seller in another country, the buyer would be left with little recourse and an empty wallet. When buying watches and jewelry online or in person, the rule is always let the buyer beware.

Tips For Beautiful And Sexy Lips

No matter what the ethnicity, her lips often define a woman?€?s sex appeal. The size and shape of the lips can label a woman as ?€?hot?€?or ?€?not?€? Unfortunately, not all women are born with voluptuous and perfectly shape women's coats d kissers. Some try to enhance their petite lips with collagen using surgical procedures. Others may purchase lip-enhancing makeup that promise to plump up and add character to the lips. But the bad news is that, these methods, tried and true, may require more money or time than you may have bargained for. The good news is that you can employ these sexy lip tips at home with the products that you probably already own to enjoy sexy and fuller lips.

?· To make your lips appear fuller: It is best to line your lips with a neutral colored pencil to create a fuller lip. Be careful not to draw outside of your lip?€?s natural line, but rather right on top of it. This will prevent you from wearing the ?€?clown look?€? After you have lined your lips, apply your lip color, then add a high shine lip gloss. If you prefer not to wear gloss, use a high shine lip color. Lip-glosses add that pouty look that so many women desire. You may also try this tip: line your bottom lip with a liner about 2 shades darker than the color of your chosen lip-gloss. Try a plumping lip-gloss. They work pretty well. Choose a shade that is complimentary to your lipstick shade.

?· To Even out Crooked Lips: First, coat your lips in face foundation, then lightly powder. Even out the thinnest lip with a liner that is the same color as your lip color. After balancing out the lips, even out the powder and liner with a softening sponge to make the look more natural. If you want a more pouty look, use a darker pencil and add a line just slightly underneath your bottom lip. Careful with this, the trick is to blend it so that you don?€?t get that clown effect.

?· For Dry or Chapped Lips: A tried and true method for dry and chapped lips is to apply a natural shea butter lip balm each night. When you sleep at night, you are sure to retain some of that moisture and lock it in before you wake up to apply your make up. It is important though, to use a lip balm underneath your lip color or gloss in order to maintain that gloss throughout the day. Aloe Vera gel and vitamin E oils are great for coating your lips, as well. Use a lip exfoliator once a week to ward off cracked dry lips, even if you don?€?t suffer from this problem. Sally Hansen makes a great lip exfolliant.

?· To shape your lips: Where your lips need definition, cover your lip line with face foundation. Follow up with a powder. If your lips lack the V formation, draw a V at the middle portion of your lips. Apply lip color, just beneath your liner. Lastly apply your gloss, (if desired). Remember, a darker liner creates more of a pouty look.

?·Moist or Matte: Matte lipsticks tend to have more staying powder and look great as day wear. Moist/glossy looks top off that evening look sensationally. But what you wear depends greatly on how long you need your color to last and how much definition you need added to your lips. (Glosses add more depth to lips, but require more applications) There really are no rules here. Remember, no matter which choice you make, less is still more.

Your lips can be sexy even if you weren?€?t born with Angelina Jolie?€?s package. Work with what God gave you and enhance your own kissers. Take care of your lips and treat them with love by keeping them hydrated and moisturized, and your lips will thank you for it!

How Do You Treat Your Women?

Marketing wisdom tells us that 80 percent of all household purchases are made by women, and no business owner can ignore them. Marketers of kids gear, food, cosmetics and clothes are good at reaching women, but women buy gender-neutral stuff too, like cars, auto services, technology and just about everything except Viagra.

Yankelovich marketing consulting firm reports that 60 percent of women 16 and older are working. They comprise over half of all college students and about 38 percent of small business owners according to the 2002 figures of the Bureau of Labor Statistics. A February 2002 study by Prudential Financial found that of 400 American women surveyed, 37 percent live in households with incomes of $50,000 - $100,000, and 12 percent were in the $100,000 annual income range.

No business owner can afford to ignore this market, but not ignoring them is not the same as attracting them. Attracting them is not the same as winning their loyalty, either. There is definitely a difference in dealing with women because they notice the small stuff. While men tend to make judgments based on first impressions and key interactions, women never stop gathering information.

Women develop a collage of impressions about a business from a hundred small factors, everything from its cleanliness to the design of the shopping bag. Smart business owners turn this to their advantage by investing in small amenities women can appreciate. Many young women today are much wiser than the boomers were at the same age. They have traveled widely and are accomplished and picky consumers.

The key to winning the loyalty of women shoppers and your share of this market is to offer carefully selected choices rather than a plethora of everything from A to Z. That overwhelms them Eileen Fisher, designer of womens clothes says. She adopted this strategy and offers simple clothes in a limited palette.

Furniture stores such as Storehouse Furniture in Atlanta have pared their selections to an everything goes with everything else array. Even house paint companies are adhering to this strategy of paring down and offering carefully selected choices.

Look! Women have so many work and family responsibilities they do not have time to research and ponder every buying decision. They also are not trying to impress their friends by having the most toys. While a man fashion jackets online may want 16 different size screwdrivers in his toolbox, you show a woman a tool with 16 interchangeable heads and she will buy it. Now she has one instrument which takes up less room but accomplishes the same thing, costs less in the end, and does the same job.

Whether buying for themselves of for the business they own or manage, women make final purchasing decisions based on the relationship with the seller, not on statistics and voluminous data. Given a choice on two nearly identical products, women will choose based on customer service and relationship with the vendor.

Men want to buy the product and leave, while women want to know how it works. Prescott True Value in Arizona has a loyal following of women running households on their own due to divorce or widowhood. By having enough staff to guide the customer and answer questions they have good to unequaled repeat business from women.

Andy Andre, the owner of Prescott Arizona True Value store has learned that customer service is respect. It is taking the time to explain things to a customer and not talk down to them, he says.

Entrepreneurs assume that marketing to women is all about discounts and giveaways, but care and creativity is what really attracts women. If a man is ignored by a sales clerk he thinks, What a jerk. A woman will think, I hate this company. It is the small things, good and bad, that make the impact on women customers. Learn this, and you have got a handle on your share of a growing niche.

Common Health Problems Of Cats

If you are new to owning a cat, you may be surprised to find that health problems are a common thing. No matter what breed of cat you own, health problems are to be expected. Some may be hereditary, while others can easily be prevented.

Worms
No matter what breed of cat it may be, worms are a very common and recurring problem. Tapeworms, roundworms, and hookworms are among the most common that infect cats. Cats who have problems gaining weight, problems with fleas, or if you find white specks in his stool, you should have your vet test him for worms. Although they can be treated with medicine, worms can prove to be fatal if they are left untreated.

Hairball
Hairballs are the most common health problem for cats. All cats groom themselves on a daily basis, normally swallowing the loose hair that comes from their coats. On occasion, this loose hair will gather into a ball and become lodged in the digestive tract instead of passing through in your cat's stoo fashion jackets online l. When your cat starts to cough and hack, he is normally coughing up a hairball. Although it can be rather disgusting in the end, most cats can dislodge hairballs without any problems.

In rare cases, a hairball can pass through to a cat's intestine, creating a blockage. Blockages are very serious problems, and can be life threatening if they aren't treated. If your cat becomes constipated, isn't eating properly, or has a very dull coat, he could have a blockage. If you notice any of these symptoms, you should take him to the vet immediately. You can prevent hairballs and blockages by brushing your cat 2 - 3 times a week to remove loose hair. You can also feed him food that is designed to control hairballs as well.

Urinary tract infection
Urinary tract infection is also a common health problem with cats. Urinary tract infection is more common with male cats that haven't been neutered, although females can suffer from this problem as well. When a cat suddenly stops going to his litter box, this problem is normally the cause. Another symptom is when the cat's urine starts to smell really strong. If you suspect that your cat has a urinary tract infection, you should take him to the vet. Your vet can treat the problem with medicine, and make recommendations to help avoid this problem in the future.

Feline leukemia
In the past, feline leukemia was the biggest cause of death in cats. These days however, there are vaccines available that can treat the disease. To treat the disease, your cat will need to be given the shot before he or she is exposed. Even though death doesn't happen immediately, cats that are exposed to feline leukemia normally don't have a long life span. If you know your cat has feline leukemia, you should never allow other cats around him, as the virus is highly contagious.

To protect your cat, you should always make sure that you take him to the vet for his regular check ups. If you keep him up to date on his vaccinations, he should lead a healthy and productive life. Although some health problems can't be avoided, most of them can. You can also keep your cat indoors as well, which will protect him from a majority of health problems. If your cat is an outdoor cat, regular visits to the vet will keep him healthy. As long as you take your cat to the vet and keep him healthy - he will be your companion for years to come.

Does Your Dog Have a Fear of Thunder?

Fear of thunder and other loud noises is a common problem in dogs. No one really knows why some pets become afraid of noises and some do not. Dogs can easily develop these terrible sound sensitivities which tend to get worse the older the dog gets.

Left untreated the fear of loud noises can easily turn into a phobia (an excessive, persistent and irrational fear response to stimuli). The good news is that these fear-related problems can be successfully resolved with the right training and lots of patience.

A small recent study has found that certain dog breeds are more prone to developing noise phobias than other breeds. Many of these dog breeds at risk include breeds such as: German Shepherds, Collies, Beagles, and Basset Hounds.

Please realize that more research needs to be done in the area of fear of thunder since this particular single study was pretty small overall. This study did have another interesting finding: that dogs suffering from separation anxiety were also more likely to have noise and thunderstorm phobias.

What are the typical signs of a noise phobia, such as a fear of thunder?

Individual pets may display their particular signs of noise phobias in various ways such as: Panting, pacing, drooling, chewing, trembling or shaking, expressing anal glands, barking, urinating/defecating, trying to escape or hide.

Concerning thunder and thunderstorms, dogs may possibly be fearful of other storm-associated trigger events such as: lightning, loud rain, static in the air, a change in barometric pressure, smells associated with thunder storms, ionic changes, and many other things we are are not even aware of.

Another thing to consider is the owner's own attitude during the storm. You should act as if absolutely nothing unusual is happening. If the actual owner is also nervous during storms their pets pick up on this and can have a stronger fearful reaction than if the owner were actually calm during the storm. This one thing alone can easily influence the severity of the dogs fear during the storm event.

How are thunder phobias treated?

First and foremost, remember to refrain from giving any kinds of rewards or punishments. This is probably the most important thing to follow through with if your dog has a fear of thunder. Petting or comforting a thunder phobic fearful pet during a storm is really positive reinforcement of an undesirable behavior. If you try to console the pet during the storm it may potentially signal the dog that the storm really is actually something he should really be afraid of - just the exact opposite of what you want the pet to really feel!

Do not ignore your fearful dog either - just the fearful behavior. If your dog comes to you, let it share your company, but do not baby her while she is with you. Do not punish the pet for showing fear but do not reward it either. Doing either will probably only increase his current anxiety level.

What else can be done for a dog with a fear of thunder?

Three of the most used options are various medications, changing the dogs actual environment, and behavior modification therapies.

Medications: These can be given individually or in various combinations. If your pet has a problem with thunder storms please consult with your veterinarian for his medication suggestions and dosage recommendations. Your veterinarian will probably suggest you treat your dog with some kind of tranquilizer. Keep in mind, these medications need to be given hours before the storm is predicted to happen.

Alternative therapies, natural herbal mixtures, are of women's jackets ten recommended such as Rescue Remedy. Another I have heard of used by an AKC judge is Peppermint Oil which can be purchased from any health food store. Put a drop or two of oil on the bottom of each foot, right on the individual pad a few hours before the storm is to happen. Like anything else, sometimes these work, sometimes they don't on particular individual animals.

Change the dogs environment: Changing the dogs environment can hopefully reduce the volume level of the storms sound and help make the pet less aware of what is going on. A few things you can do are:

turn on some soothing music or the TV to mask the storm noises until the storm has past,

rub your dogs coat with a fabric softener dryer sheet to decrease the static in it's coat,

cover windows so the dog can not see the lightning and other storm related activities,

keep your dog away from glass doors and windows,
keep outside gates locked and closed, and

do not confine your dog to a small space such as a crate (the scared dog could seriously injure itself if it were to try to escape).

Behavior modification therapies: There are a lot of special techniques used to help change the dog's overall response to the noise (in this case thunder). Counterconditioning is one way. Here the actual negative stimulus is associated with a positive event the pet enjoys. For example, the only time the dog gets his most favorite treat of all is just before a thunderstorm happens and during it.

Desensitization is another behavior modification method often used. In the case of thunder and noise phobias the dog is taught to be calm when the noise level is low, and then, over time, the noise level will be gradually increased. An example of this would be to get a storm CD and play it in your home to get the dog used to the sounds over a long period of time, gradually increasing the volume while keeping your dog calm. This is a very slow process overall to be effective so be patient - you probably won't know it is working until someday you simply realize that your dog isn't scared anymore.

Overall, it is important to be aware that fear of thunder and thunderstorms as well as other noise phobias are very common problems in dogs (and some cats). Medications, changing the pets environment and using various behavior modification therapy techniques are all helpful in reducing the dogs overall fear.

Talk with your veterinarian or a local animal behaviorist or trainer in your area if your dog shows signs of any kind of noise phobia. These pet professionals can help you develop a treatment plan for your own individual pet to help it overcome it's Fear of thunder or at least to deal with it in a more comfortable fashion for you both.

Interesting Answers to Your Questions about Cats

The domesticated cat has spread to nearly every continent and is one of the most popular pets worldwide. However, there are many people who do not like cats and would never consider letting a cat share their home for several different reasons.

Although some people simply don't enjoy animals, many prefer dogs over cats because of few liabilities that cats have, such as shedding, clawing furniture and carpet. The following questions and answers provide some information that can make cats easier to live with, explain some of their bothersome behaviors and how to remedy them, as well as how they purr and land on their feet, and the typical lifespan of a cat.

Do cats always land on their feet?

Well, that is actually a generalization. While housecats are very adept at falling gracefully, bigger cats that are not used to climbing or falling, like lions, have a lot of trouble landing on their feet. It isn't entirely rare for a lion to have a painful descent on the rare occasion it climbs a tree. In some cases, large housecats that are less than athletic have similar issues.

Research compiled on cats that have fallen or jumped from windows have found that many of the cats who fell from a lower level or a higher level were able to land on their feet.

This phenomenon is called Highrise Syndrome and basically shows that cats that fall from six stories or higher are more likely to survive than cats falling from lower levels. Falling from higher up gives cats longer to get their feet underneath them and brace before they hit the ground.

Why does my cat shed all the time?

Cats shed their fur as a way of adjusting to their living conditions. Outdoor cats tend to put on a thick coat in the fall as winter sets in, and then shed the extra fur in the spring when it begins to get warmer. Outdoor cats shed in this manner because their brain can sense how much sunlight they are exposed to and use this to gauge how much fur they need to stay warm or cool for the season.

Indoor cats, on the other hand, have very little exposure to natural lighting and the artificial lighting inside home does not register the same to the part of their brain that controls shedding. Because the cat's brain senses an imbalance, they grow and shed hair continually, unlike an outdoor cat.

Should I have my cat declawed?

Although tens of thousand cats are declawed each year, many vets and cat owners are against this procedure because of what declawing actually entails. A cat's claws are not like ours. Our finger nails are simply dead cells while a cat's claws are very similar to the last joint on your finger.

Cats use their claws for balance and movement, so the lack of them can be painful and removing them makes walking much different for the cat. If you plan on letting your cat live in the house, there are other measures you can take to ensure they don't shred your furniture like getting them a scratching post covered in abrasive material instead of soft material that resembles carpet or upholstery.

Is there anything I can do to stop or slow down my indoor cat's shedding?

There are a few things you can do to keep cat hair off of everything you own and make your cat more comfortable as well. Since cats shed constantly in response to being kept indoors, which is not exactly their natural environment, cats that shed excessively are, in effect, slightly out of balance.

The best thing you can do to reduce unwanted shedding is to make sure that they h women's coats ave a healthy and balanced diet and to brush them often. A good diet will ensure that they have a healthy coat that will shed a normal amount. Keeping your cat healthy and brushing excess hair will prevent cat hair from getting all over the place.

What are the benefits to having my cat spayed or neutered?

Other than preventing them from having unwanted kittens, having your cat spayed or neutered will preventing them from developing several activities that pet owners may consider undesirable, especially in indoor cats. In addition to making it impossible for your cat to mate, it also takes away their desire to mate and all the related activities.

This means that male cats will not mark their territory with urine spray or roam for miles trying to find a mate. Once female cats become mature, they will stay in heat nearly all the time until they become pregnant, which means that they will likely keep you awake at night by howling to attract a mate.

However, many cat owners have their pet spayed or neutered because the energy they would have spent on finding a mate is dedicated to their human companions instead and they become a much more devoted pet.

Antique Mirrors For Your Beautiful Home

Normally, it is the frame more than the mirror itself that raise the antique value of a mirror. In way, one can even assert safely that antique mirror frames were the manifestations of fully developed branch of artistic expression.
Antique mirror is an ornamental silvered glass mainly made use of as a part of interior decoration. The process of producing glass comprises carefully changing the regularity of depositing the metal on the glass. Apart from its decorative aspects, an antique mirror brings out a soft and peaceful reflection, which adds a soothing sense to the ambient light levels inside.

From the ancient times, mirror frames used to get lot of artistic attention. Mirrors were always used not just for its mundane utility purpose, but as a value enhancing item to improve the look of the interiors. Hence, while the mirror satisfies mostly the utility aspect, the frame adds beauty to the surrounding. It is the frame design that provides the antique mirror look to a mirror. Such frames, therefore invariably are handcrafted. With elaborate carvings, delicate inlay works, and embossed patterns, antique mirror designs are magnificent in looks and exceptional in form. In this way, any formless or frameless mirror can be transformed into a timeless beauty and a beautiful art piece. It is done by framing the edges of the mirror with artistically handcrafted frame using wood, metal, glass or such items.

Antique mirror frames are crafted for various decors and design schemes. Whether mirror is hand crafted or otherwise, a beautifully crafted frame can give a complete facelift to it. Finally, a polishing finish is given to the mirror frame. It may be involving a coat of varnish or paint. The preferred finishes are dutch gold, copper or aluminum.

The mirror frames used to give the antique finish to a mirror are by and large made out of silver, wrought iron, wood, or glass. These are usually are decorated with embroidered work to make it eye catching. Some of the common and leading shapes are oval, round and rectangular. Simple borders are also common along with complex designs & patterns.

The traditional mirrors produced by some of the famous mirror produces would definitely highlight any modern room d茅cor. It can be a wall or a cheval mirror, the design does justice to women's jackets the traditional tastes.

In the discussion about antique mirrors, a mention of Aranmula 鈥榢annadi' or Aranmula metal mirror is highly proper.

Aranmula metal mirror is the result of a distinct mirror making tradition of Kerala, in South India. This tradition was originated in sixteenth century at the village of Aranmula. Its uniqueness is that the reflective properties of this mirror cast in an un-named alloy mixed with 33% tin and copper are equal, if not much better than the advanced modern day glass mirror.

The mystery that surrounds this mirror is stemmed from the fact that the exact metals used in this alloy are never divulged by the families who make these mirrors.

The British museum situated in London displays 18 inch long Aranmula metal mirror.

Antique mirror frames are crafted for various decors and design schemes. Whether mirror is hand crafted or otherwise, a beautifully crafted frame can give a complete facelift to it. Finally, a polishing finish is given to the mirror frame. It may be involving a coat of varnish or paint. The preferred finishes are dutch gold, copper or aluminum.

Easy Techniques for Fixing Wedding Cake Decoration Disasters

Are you a wedding cake decoration novice and you find yourself with a wedding cake decoration disaster on your hand? If that is the case, you will find that it is nearly impossible to avoid wedding cake decoration disasters altogether. That is why you should always be prepared with a few cake decoration quick fix tips up your sleeve to make sure that a little problem does not keep you from achieving your ultimate goal of a lovely and uniquely decorated cake.

Tip #1: Bake Your Cake the Day Before You Are to Decorate It

This is a small and basic tip that can go a long way. Make sure that you bake your cake in advance of when it is to be decorated. Ideally, you will want a few hours between the times the cake has been baked to the time it will be decorated. This is important because you need the cake to settle and firm up before you begin to decorate it. Give the cake some time to settle down. If you try to decorate a freshly baked cake, you will find that it may be unstable, may give off too many crumbs, and will be diff women's coats icult to work with.

Tip #2: Apply a Crumb Coat to Your Cake

What is a crumb coat, you are probably asking yourself? For most cake decorators, the biggest enemy is crumbs. Crumbs can get in the way of even the finest icing and steadiest hands. Avoid crumbs by applying a special crumb layer to your cake. The crumb layer, as the name implies, is simply a thin layer of icing that is applied in order to contain the crumbs of a cake. After applying this thin crumb boat, refrigerate the cake so that the crumbs become glued to the surface of the cake. That way, they will not interfere when you get ready to do some serious cake decoration.

Tip #3: Apply an Icing Dam to Stop Leaks

It sounds strange, but if you have a cake with layers, there is always the danger of leakage. Leakage refers to the filling of a cake that can spill out from the sides of the cake. Even if you are careful with the amount of the filling that you have applied to the cake, there is always the side that it will leak out. This can often create a bulge-like effect on the side of the cake. Use piped icing in order to stop such leaks by creating a type of icing dam. This easy trick can be used whenever a cake is leaving filling.

Tip #4: Trim and Slice Before You Begin to Decorate

There is an easy way to avoid many potential problems while you are decorating the cake. You can avoid a cake that looks lopsided, or icing that does not apply smoothly, simply by leveling off the top of the cake with a knife. You will want to wait until the cake has cooled fully before you level off the top. You will also want to trim the side of the cake-any dry or too-crusty sections that will not take the icing well.

Tip #5: Freeze Your Cake Before You Begin to Decorate

This is an easy tip that has been used with much success by novices and professional cake decorators alike. Make sure that you wrap the cake completely using several layers of plastic cling wrap. Then, on top of the plastic, you will want to wrap the cake in aluminum foil. This will help keep the cake flavorful and moist. Freezing a cake is an easy way to ensure that you have a good foundation to work with.

West Highland White Terrier Puppy And Dog Information

The West Highland White Terrier is a hardy, happy little terrier that love the companionship of people. They are very good looking and make good watch dogs. They can get along with other pets, especially if socialized when young. They have been known to chase cats as a sport. They are generally very good with children. As a reminder, never leave a child unsupervised with a puppy or dog.

*Approximate Adult Size. The approximate adult size (two years old or older) of the male is 10 to 12 inches to the withers (highest point of the shoulder) and 15 to 22 pounds. The female ranges from 9 to 11 inches to the withers and 13 to 16 pounds.

*Special Health Considerations. Most dog breeds have certain inherited health problems associated with that specific breed and the West Highland White Terrier is no exc women's coats eption. Be on the look out for skin allergies, progressive neurological disorders and tear duct problems. This disease list is an informative guideline only. Other diseases may also be significant threats, please contact your veterinarian for a complete list.

She should visit the veterinarian several times in the first year for shots, boosters and check up. Then, as an adult, she should visit the veterinarian yearly for shots and check up. As she gets older, six years and on, she should visit the veterinarian twice a year for check ups and shots. Remember; avoid feeding your dog sweets.

*Grooming. They have a double coat. The inner coat is soft and fluffy. The outer coat is white, straight and hard hair. This is a breed that needs to be professionally groomed regularly. She should also be brushed regularly. Brushing will help her maintain a clean and healthy coat, avoid mats, help you keep a closer eye on her health and strengthen your emotional bond with her.

Her teeth should be brushed at least twice a week with toothpaste and toothbrush designed for dogs. Brushing removes the accumulation of plaque and tartar which can cause cavities (rarely) and periodontal disease. Dog periodontal disease can lead to pain, loss of teeth, bad breath and other serious disease.

Her toenails may need to be examined for growth and clipped regularly. The toenails of the rear feet grow slower than the toenails of the front feet.

*Life Span. The West Highland White Terrier can live around 15 or more years with proper nutrition, medical care and excellent living conditions.

*History. The West Highland White Terrier comes from Scotland where they were raised to hunt vermin. They were first registered by the American Kennel Association in 1908.

Some Registries:
* West Highland White Terrier Club of America
*UKC United Kennel Club
*NKC National Kennel Club
*CKC Continental Kennel Club
*APRI Americas Pet Registry Inc.
*AKC American Kennel Club
*FCI Federation Cynologique Internationale
*NZKC New Zealand Kennel Club
*KCGB = Kennel Club of Great Britain
*ANKC = Australian National Kennel Club
*ACR = American Canine Registry

Litter Size: 2 to 5 West Highland White Terrier puppies

Category: Terrier

Terms To Describe: Alert, friendly, reliable, happy, balanced, hardy, self-esteem, strength, affectionate

*SPECIAL GOOD POINTS
Makes a good watch dog.
Sheds almost no hair.

*SPECIAL BAD POINTS
Makes a poor guard dog.
They may dig.
They may bark plenty.

*Other Names Known By: Toseneath Terrier, Poltalloch Terrier

*Every dog is an individual so not everything in this information may be correct for your dog. This information is meant as a good faith guideline only.

Protecting Your Floor With Wood Finish

If you have wooden flooring then you may have noticed that it does not take much for the floor to become damaged and worn. However, with a little added protection you can easily help to stop this damage and keep your wooden flooring looking as good as new. One way to do this is to add a finish to the floor and that will help to protect it from any wear and tear as well as potential environmental damage.

The Different Types of Wood Floor Finish Products Available

There are different types of wood floor finish products available to purchase and each one has its own requirements as to how to keep it looking good afterwards. Also not all finishing products are the same time wise either. Some will take longer to apply than others and so when you actually do go on the lookout for a product to suit you, make sure that you do keep this in mind.

Generally people tend to turn towards the penetrating sealer which is used to penetrate the wood's surface. It has a slight satin type finish and the reason it is so popular is because it is extremely hardy and it will last for ages no matter whether there is a lot of people walking over it or not with just one coat. However if you do have a lot of people coming and going where the flooring is going to be, it would still be a good idea to add a second coat just in case.

In order to place this second coat on properly, it would be a good idea to first do the initial coat and let it dry. Then use a fine steel wool to gently and slowly buff the surface of the floor. Only do this gently as otherwise you will take the first layer off and that is not what you want! After you have made the layer smooth, it is then that you should apply the second layer and let it dry thoroughly before anybody walks over it.

Of course not everybody has a large time gap in which they can leave the floor to dry so if that sounds like you then you will be pleased to know that there is a fast drying option available for you to choose from as well as a normal drying option.

If you do not want to try the penetrating sealer then there are other varieties available. The 'Surface Finish' range is also women's coats online fairly good and the polyurethane is also particularly popular. This would be ideal if you were placing the flooring in the kitchen or the bathroom for example as it has a high tolerance for moisture. You can choose to purchase these surface finishes in either a high gloss option or a matte option; it all basically depends upon individual preference.

Overall all of the different types of finishes are different and it would be a wise idea to do a little research before actually purchasing one for your home. Some will show imperfections more than others for example and some look slightly glossier than others. So look around and decide upon where you are having the wooden floor and what protection it might need. That way you will end up with a wood floor finish which will last for years to come.