Crosspoint, Inc. and Men’s Wearhouse Partner to Help Local Job Seekers with National Suit Drive

This July, Crosspoint, Inc., a facility for formerly incarcerated individuals and Veterans, is partnering with Men's Wearhouse for the fifth annual National Suit Drive, the nation's largest collection of gently used business attire for men. Together, they are encouraging residents in the San Antonio community to transform their unwanted business wear into a fresh start for disadvantaged Crosspoint, Inc., clients facing joblessness.

Crosspoint, Inc. is joining the National Suit Drive and approximately 200 other nonprofit o fashion jackets online rganizations to locally distribute the items collected at more than 900 Men's Wearhouse locations around the U.S. Items being collected include men's and women's suits, shirts, jackets, ties, belts, and shoes. Residents of San Antonio may donate their gently used items at any of the Men's Warehouse locations, 125 NW Loops 410 Suite 401, 11745 West Interstate 10 Suite 755, or 5531 Loops 1604 N.

"We are thrilled to partner with Men's Wearhouse to continue fighting for this cause," said Kevin J. Downey Ph.D, CEO of Crosspoint, Inc. "Many men are still struggling, despite the slowly recovering economy, and the National Suit Drive is the local community's chance to help."

Although the national unemployment rate has begun to decline, 12.5 million Americans are still out of work, and many are feeling discouraged. The clothing they receive through the National Suit Drive gives them a confident first step toward a second chance. Partnering nonprofit organizations such as Crosspoint, Inc. provide essential skills and training that will help transform these men on their journey to self-sufficiency.

Nationally, Men's Wearhouse hopes to collect more than 110,000 articles of professional clothing to benefit charities like Crosspoint, Inc. Last year Crosspoint, Inc. was able to collect 200 articles of clothing and help a large number of Crosspoint, Inc. clients get a chance to find their strong suit and get back to work.

During the National Suit Drive, people can raise awareness by visiting the Men's Wearhouse Facebook tab to share images and videos and to track donations with a live donations counter. They can also follow the conversation on Twitter @MensWearhouse for real-time updates with the # of suits given. For every suit donated, Men's Wearhouse will give two business ties to the cause. As a thank you, donors will receive a coupon for 50% off all regular-priced items (excluding shoes) for their next Men's Wearhouse purchase, as well as a tax receipt. For more information, visit http://crosspointinc.us/Home.html and http://www.NationalSuitDrive.com.

About Crosspoint
For over 50 years, Crosspoint, Inc. has held a mission to provide opportunities for individual change and self-management to strengthen the social fabric of the community. Best known for their community correctional services in which they provide a structured, secure residence for formerly incarcerated citizens transitioning back into society, Crosspoint Inc. additionally offers services such as addictions treatment, mental health treatment, and a residential program for Veterans. For more information, visit http://www.crosspointinc.us

About Men's Wearhouse
Founded in 1973, Men's Wearhouse is one of North America's largest specialty retailers of men's apparel, with 1,162 stores. The Men's Wearhouse, Moores and K&G stores carry a full selection of men's designer, brand name and private label suits, sport coats, furnishings and accessories and Men's Wearhouse and Tux stores carry a limited selection. Most K&G stores carry a full selection of women's apparel. Tuxedo rentals are available in the Men's Wearhouse, Moores and Men's Wearhouse and Tux stores. Additionally, Men's Wearhouse operates a global corporate apparel and workwear group consisting of Twin Hill in the United States and Dimensions and Alexandra in the United Kingdom.

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Five Ways to Wear the Little Black Dress

While iconic French fashion designer Coco Chanel is often cited as the originator of the versatile, efficient and classic piece popularly known as the little black dress (LBD), its style has been remixed and remastered since the 1920s, as scores of women add their personal touch to this timeless look. Today, luxury clothing and accessory retailer Rodeo Drive Resale lists 5 ways to add a bit of flair to the little black dress.

1)    With Heels That Rock: A bold pair of Manolo Blahnik designer heels can be a great way to add a modern twist to a classic dress. A night on the town, a trip to the museum, that special date, or any equally fabulous occasion make for the perfect opportunity to let your personality shine (and add a bit of height) with a dazzling pair of high heels matched with the knee-length black dress. No matter the color, style or particular brand of heels ultimately decided upon, be sure they are dress-worthy: Heels act as the co-star to evening wear with the little black dress serving as headliner.

2)    Wrap A Belt Around Your Waist/Accessorize: Designer accessories, such as a luxury belt or a pearl necklace, are simple ways to make the little black dress shine. Other fun pieces that can be paired with the LBD are rings, earrings and bracelets. However, Rodeo Drive Resale co-founder Raya Jaffer was careful to point out that less is more when accessorizing: "A large, blingy necklace with a chunky bracelet is too much. Your accessories should never compete."

3)    Cozy It Up With A Sweater Or Cardigan: Believe it or not, the little black dress can be worn around the workplace -- with a pair of pumps and quality blazer, sweater or cardigan, of course. St. John Knits, popular for its knit pants and similar pieces, has an array of wool sweaters and beautiful cardigans that are just perfect for those chilly days in the office.

4)    Grab A Clutch: A colorful clutch makes for an excellent contrast to the little black dress. The burst of color is surefire attention- women's jackets grabber; experiment with colors such as red, gold or even animal-print to create a fearless look. While an authentic designer clutch from notable fashion houses like Louis Vuitton, Chanel, and Fendi can cost a pretty penny, these staples of upscale style are crafted with quality and care that, when properly sustained, will stand the test of time. "The majority of your accessory budget should be dedicated to a quality handbag. Designer handbags typically do not go out of style, which is good because they can last for many years," Raya said.

5)    Keep Things Simple: Of course, one can always opt to go traditional: With the many ways to add dazzle and flair to the little black dress, perhaps the best exercise of style in an age of excess is minimalism. Simplicity, after all, is the ultimate form of sophistication.

Rodeo Drive Resale (shopRDR.com) has built a reputation of providing amazing deals on handbags, clothing and accessories from the top designers of upscale fashion. The company offers a 100% guarantee of authenticity on each item sold, and works daily with a network of clients looking to buy, sell, or for consignment of their luxury goods. ShopRDR.com loves high-end fashion, and believes finding a high quality, classic piece should be an easy, enjoyable -- and most importantly -- hassle-free shopping experience. For the finest in Louis Vuitton, Chanel, Prada, Gucci, St. John Knits, Christian Louboutin, Tiffany & Co. and more, visit RDR online at http://www.shopRDR.com or call 1-888-697-3725.

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Cheap Trainers From Leading Designers Now In Stock At Get The Label

Get The Label, a leading online fashion retailer, recently announced the addition of a new range of cheap designer trainers to its website.

The range, which includes footwear from leading brands such as Nike, Adidas, Fred Perry, Lacoste, Fenchurch, FILA, and Reebok caters for men, women and children. Get the Label's cheap designer trainers, available in a variety of colors and styles, are being sold for prices up to 70% off of the retail price. Their online footwear selection is comfortable and stylish, and perfect fo women's jackets online r customers of any age.

Besides trainers, the retailer also stocks clothes and accessories for men, women, and children. With over 40 brands to choose from, including top sellers Puma, Teddy Smith, Tresspass, Weekend Offender, Avia, Ashworth, Voi Jeans, Converse, Penguin and Henleys, customers are sure to find the item that they are searching for.

The website is organized for easy access to all sections, including the "New In" category for new arrivals, and the "Sale" category for further discounted items. Within each section, shopping is simplified—customers can select a type of item, brand, size, and color to narrow their search considerably.

Get The Label's site also has a unique feature called Payday Picks, where the most popular purchases appear on the homepage, so that customers can treat themselves to trendy items that others like.

Get The Label accepts most major payment methods, such as credit card and PayPal. Next-day delivery, applicable to orders placed before 4 PM, is also available so that items can be delivered on the next working day. The company offers customers full refunds and exchanges on unworn items within 21 days of purchase.

Customers are encouraged to sign up for the company's newsletter to receive details on the latest offers.

About Get The Label:

GetTheLabel.com, a division of Topgrade Sportswear Limited, is an online fashion retailer for the whole family. It offers clothing, footwear and accessories direct to the public from leading high street fashion and sport brands. The site offers massive savings off of leading brands and is 100% secure. For more information, please visit http://www.getthelabel.com/fcp/categorylist/promo/trainers

PenCol Compounding Pharmacy Receives Exceptional Safety and Quality Accreditation

Denver-based PenCol Compounding Pharmacy recently earned national industry recognition from the Pharmacy Compounding Accreditation Board (PCAB) for its commitment to safety and outstanding quality. PCAB accreditation validates PenCol's longstanding dedication to the highest standards possible for its compounding practice, staff and customers in Colorado and in its licensed states: Arizona, New Mexico, Nevada, Utah and Wyoming.

PenCol is the second pharmacy in Colorado to receive PCAB accreditation and one of only 150 pharmacies in the U.S. that have attained the distinction. PCAB sets strict and comprehensive standards for compounding and recognizes independent pharmacies across the country for exceptional services. It provides patients and prescribers with a means to select pharmacies that meet standardized quality and safety requirements.

"Compounding is an art as well as a science," said Marshall Tobin, R.Ph. and PenCol owner. "Not every drug works for every person and our medicines are carefully compounded to treat each customer with the highest quality possible. PCAB's distinguishing honor validates the dedication to safety and accuracy that has been our guide for more than four decades."

For more than 40 years, PenCol has created compounded prescriptions for members of the general public, hospitals, dentists and veterinarians with quality ingredients. Compounding is the practice of mixing medications to fit unique needs of patients who cannot take mass-produced drugs due to allergies, physical incapability, preference or other prohibitive conditions. PenCol's products include:

• Quickly absorbing topical ointments to replace pills or injections and minimize side effects.
• Andropause and menopause hormones for men and women including bio-identical hormone replacement therapy (BHRT).
• Flavored or chewy medication for children.
• Unique dosage forms for better patient compliance or absorption (including flavored lollipops, creams, gels, suppositories, troches and more).
• Unavailable and/or discontinued medications.

PenCol's highly trained staff regularly tests prescriptions and guarantees a quality experience for each individual patient through consultations and follow-up care. Staff members are required to attend classes and seminars to keep up-to-date with the latest advances in the compounding practice for customer safety as well as their own. They strive daily to uphold the pharmacy triad involving the patient, pharmacist and physician, and identifying the patient as the "team captain."

"I like to compare compounding prescriptions to buying clothes," Tobin said. "There's a difference between buying off the rack and having garments tailor-made. PenCol's staff members are like the customer's prescription tailors, making sure to adhere to the doctor's order."

PenCol also recently received recognition as a Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) Partner from DYNALABS, an independent testing lab for pharmaceuticals. Based on PenCol's customer engagement and performance, DYNALABS recognized PenCol's higher level of patient safety.

To learn more about PenCol, visit http://www.pencolrx.com.

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About PenCol Compounding Pharmacy
Family owned and operated for more than 40 years in Denver, Colorado, PenCol Compounding Pharmacy staff have more than 175 combined years of pharmaceutical experience. PenCol responds to doctor and patient needs when medications are unavailable or require modification. The pharmacy is known for providing personal attention and making sure all medications meet the highest industry standards. For more information visit http://www.pencolrx.com.

About the Pharmacy Compounding Accreditation Board
PCAB is a not-for-profit corpo women's coats ration whose primary mission is to promote, develop and maintain principles, policies and standards for the practice of pharmacy compounding in the public interest and to apply these in the accreditation of pharmacies that offer pharmacy compounding to improve the quality and safety of pharmacy compounding provided to the general public. PCAB accreditation gives patients and prescribers a way to select a pharmacy that meets PCAB'S national standards for quality and safety. For more information, visit http://www.pcab.org.

PenCol Compounding Pharmacy Receives Exceptional Safety and Quality Accreditation

Denver-based PenCol Compounding Pharmacy recently earned national industry recognition from the Pharmacy Compounding Accreditation Board (PCAB) for its commitment to safety and outstanding quality. PCAB accreditation validates PenCol's longstanding dedication to the highest standards possible for its compounding practice, staff and customers in Colorado and in its licensed states: Arizona, New Mexico, Nevada, Utah and Wyoming.

PenCol is the second pharmacy in Colorado to receive PCAB accreditation and one of only 150 pharmacies in the U.S. that have attained the distinction. PCAB sets strict and comprehensive standards for compounding and recognizes independent pharmacies across the country for exceptional services. It provides patients and prescribers with a means to select pharmacies that meet standardized quality and safety requirements.

"Compounding is an art as well as a science," said Marshall Tobin, R.Ph. and PenCol owner. "Not every drug works for every person and our medicines are carefully compounded to treat each customer with the highest quality possible. PCAB's distinguishing honor validates the dedication to safety and accuracy that has been our guide for more than four decades."

For more than 40 years, PenCol has created compounded prescriptions for members of the general public, hospitals, dentists and veterinarians with quality ingredients. Compounding is the practice of mixing medications to fit unique needs of patients who cannot take mass-produced drugs due to allergies, physical incapability, preference or other prohibitive conditions. PenCol's products include:

• Quickly absorbing topical ointments to replace pills or injections and minimize side effects.
• Andropause and menopause hormones for men and women including bio-identical hormone replacement therapy (BHRT).
• Flavored or chewy medication for children.
• Unique dosage forms for better patient compliance or absorption (including flavored lollipops, creams, gels, suppositories, troches and more).
• Unavailable and/or discontinued medications.

PenCol's highly trained staff regularly tests prescriptions and guarantees a quality experience for each individual patient through consultations and follow-up care. Staff members are required to attend classes and seminars to keep up-to-date with the latest advances in the compounding practice for customer safety as well as their own. They strive daily to uphold the pharmacy triad involving the patient, pharmacist and physician, and identifying the patient as the "team captain."

"I like to compare compounding prescriptions to buying clothes," Tobin said. "There's a difference between buying off the rack and having garments tailor-made. PenCol's staff members are like the customer's prescription tailors, making sure to adhere to the doctor's order."

PenCol also recently received recognition as a Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) Partner from DYNALABS, an independent testing lab for pharmaceuticals. Based on PenCol's customer engagement and performance, DYNALABS recognized PenCol's higher level of patient safety.

To learn more about PenCol, visit http://www.pencolrx.com.

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About PenCol Compounding Pharmacy
Family owned and operated for more than 40 years in Denver, Colorado, PenCol Compounding Pharmacy staff have more than 175 combined years of pharmaceutical experience. PenCol responds to doctor and patient needs when medications are unavailable or require modification. The pharmacy is known for providing personal attention and making sure all medications meet the highest industry standards. For more information visit http://www.pencolrx.com.

About the Pharmacy Compounding Accreditation Board
PCAB is a not-for-profit corpo women's coats ration whose primary mission is to promote, develop and maintain principles, policies and standards for the practice of pharmacy compounding in the public interest and to apply these in the accreditation of pharmacies that offer pharmacy compounding to improve the quality and safety of pharmacy compounding provided to the general public. PCAB accreditation gives patients and prescribers a way to select a pharmacy that meets PCAB'S national standards for quality and safety. For more information, visit http://www.pcab.org.

Ultra Fragrances Unveils Best Fragrance Gift Sets for Holiday 2012

The 2012 holiday season is coming up really fast and the shopping bug is undoubtedly starting to bite. Ultra Fragrances will absolutely be a favorite place to discover the best holiday gifts for family, friends and loved ones. The premiere shopping destination for discounted fragrances, perfumes, makeup, beauty tools and skin care products today announced the availability of the most popular and best selling fragrance gift sets for the 2012 holiday-gift-giving season through their San Jose retail store as well as online.

There is something for every budget with Ultra Fragrances' wide range of fragrance gift sets for men and women. A fragrance gift set makes a wonderful holiday gift because it substantially adds flair to one's overall look and its festive packaging makes the gift even more appealing to the recipient. Every fragrance gift set has similarly scented body care accessories like shampoos, deodorants, lotions, body washes and after shave lotions which will allow the wearer to fully maximize the perfume or cologne's scent and longevity. Take a look at some of the top-selling fragrance gift sets for men and women that are now available at Ultra Fragrances:

Angel Gift Set for Women by Thierry Mugle r ($69.90) – Angel by Thierry Mugler is a scent good enough to eat. Developed in 1992 by perfumers Olivier Cresp and Yves de Chirin, Angel became a cult favorite with its delectable chocolate accords that are sure to capture the hearts of gourmand fragrance lovers. Angel opens with fresh and zesty notes of jasmine, melon and mandarin orange laced with a little spice from bergamot and fluidity of warm coconut milk. The saccharine heart is made up of plum, apricot, honey, blackberry and peach lingering on a comforting base of tonka bean, musk, vanilla, caramel and dark chocolate with a hint of herbaceousness from patchouli. The Angel Gift Set for Women by Thierry Mugler includes a 0.8 oz Eau de Parfum Spray, 1.0 oz Perfumed Body Lotion and 1.0 oz Perfumed Shower Gel.

Gucci Gift Set for Men by Gucci ($72.90) – Walk in style with Gucci by Gucci. This woody-chypre fragrance represents the contemporary man's interpretation of elegant masculinity. It opens with the bracing and energizing notes of cypress and bergamot sweetened by violet petals. The heart features a bundle of jasmine blossoms spiced up by the aromas of tobacco leaves. The base boasts welcoming warmth from amber and patchouli. The Gucci Gift Set for Men by Gucci Cologne for Men includes a 3.0 oz Eau de Toilette Spray and a 2.4 oz Deodorant Stick.

Versace Versus Gift Set for Women by Versace ($65.90) – Versace Versus is created for the independent and strong-willed woman who is always ready to accept the challenges of life. This fruity floral concoction opens with biting notes of lemon and kumquat neutralized by the earthy sweetness of star apple. The heart is entirely floral with notes of orange blossom and rose which are supported by the warmth of musk and richness of ambrette seed and patchouli. The Versus Versace gift set for women includes a 3.4 oz Eau de Toilette Spray, a 3.4 oz Delicate Body Lotion and a Signature Versace Bag.

Polo Black Gift Set for Men by Ralph Lauren ($74.90) – Polo Black by Ralph Lauren is created for the self-assured and confident man. This aromatic fragrance for men exudes with rich and earthy accords touched by the sweetness of iced mango and tenderness of tonka bean. The base features a complex contrast between the woody accords of patchouli and sandalwood with the metallic-y attributes of silver armoire at its finish. The Polo Black Gift Set by Ralph Lauren Cologne for Men features a 4.2 oz Eau de Toilette Spray and 2.6 oz Deodorant Stick.

Roberto Cavalli Gift Set For Women by Roberto Cavalli ($39.90) – Roberto Cavalli by Roberto Cavalli is the fashion house's first fragrance created and developed in 2002. Inspired by Roberto Cavalli's fascination with animalic elements in his clothing lines, this oriental fruity fragrance for women opens with the sparkling notes of red apples and tangerine paired with the bittersweet blend of bergamot and magnolia. The floral heart features translucent notes of freesia, diastella and wild orchid. The rich base tames the sharp opening with patchouli, amber, musk, sandalwood and cedarwood. The Roberto Cavalli Gift Set for Women by Roberto Cavalli includes a 0.84 oz Eau de Parfum Spr women's jackets ay and a 5.1 oz Body Lotion.

Aramis Gift Set for Men by Aramis ($64.90) – The fragrance made for the "sophisticated man" called Aramis was launched in 1965 by Estee Lauder. This classic chypre cologne signifies utmost class and refinement with its signature leather note. It opens with grassy and green notes that are amplified even more by a hint of cinnamon. The heart is all about rusticity with the woody accords from pelargonium resting on a forceful leather note. The Aramis Gift Set by Aramis Cologne for Men includes a 3.4 oz Eau de Toilette Spray and a 3.4 oz After Shave Pour.

About Ultra Fragrances:
Ultra Fragrances is where luxury meets affordability. It is a one stop online destination for highly raved and best-selling beauty must-haves available at affordable prices. Since 2005, they have been offering unique and extensive inventory of designer fragrances, cosmetics, and hair and skin care products. When you shop at Ultra Fragrances, you can save from 30% up to 80% off retail prices. They offer the best prices around and guarantee to match the price of any competitor that offers a lower price. UltraFragrances.com gives shoppers the luxury of shopping at the comfort of their homes since they conveniently ship their products domestically and internationally to over 40 countries worldwide. Visit their website for the latest trends in beauty, fragrances and more at http://www.ultrafragrances.com.

MyHotElectronics.com Extends Cyber Monday Holiday Sale For 1 Week

My Hot Electronics announced on Monday that it would extend its Cyber Monday sale for an entire week. The sale will end on December 2 at midnight. Sales available include items for the Xbox 360, Playstation 3, Apple, Sony, Cisco, various furniture products, shoes, toys, clothes, home and garden products, tablets, TVs, auto parts, laptops, computer parts, cameras, home theater systems, jewelry, projectors and thousands of other low priced items.

On the Xbox 360, a variety of items are on sale for the extended Cyber Monday holiday sale at My Hot Electronics, including top games, consoles, controllers, and game membership cards.

The Xbox Kinect sensor is available for $99.95, 10% off of the retail price of $109.99. The Kinect allows for gamers to operate a game through running and moving in front of the Xbox Kinect sensor bar, which is set on a TV. Many new games are set up for the use of the Kinect, which does not need a controller or a headset for use and takes a picture of the player's movements and commits them to memory to track their progress and voice through a particular game.

The store has the Xbox 360 wireless controller available for $33.99, 32% off of the retail price of $44.99. The Xbox 360 controller has a 30 foot range, allowing for strong range anywhere around the room. The controller as an adjustable variation feedback for an extended battery life. On 2 AA batteries, the controller gives up to 40 hours of life in the device. The controller also has a plug-in area for headset connection to use Xbox Live.

Speaking of the Xbox Live, My Hot Electronics has a variety of Xbox Live membership cards on sale for up to 44% off for the extended Cyber Monday sale. Xbox Live is regarded as one of the top online gaming memberships available in the industry and allows for gamers to watch entertainment through the Xbox 360 console, including popular TV and movie applications such as Netflix, Hulu Plus and others. It women's jackets online also allows for users to watch ESPN programming, UFC events, Nickelodeon and other top networks with applications. Recently, the system became enabled for gamers to browse the internet on Microsoft Internet Explorer. The cards are available in 12-Month ($43.05), 3-Month ($13.05), and 1-Month ($1.98).

My Hot Electronics also has deals on various Xbox 360 consoles for the extended Cyber Monday sale and for the holidays as well. The store has the 250GB Xbox 360 bundle with two games available for $219.95, 27% off of the retail price of $299. The bundle comes with Forza 4, Skyrim, 1 month subscriptions to Hulu Plus, Epix, and Xbox Live.

Another bundle available is the Xbox Kinect Holiday Bundle, which is available for $249, 18% off of the retail price of $299.99. The system features the 4GB Xbox 360 console, the Kinect sensor, and the Kinect Disneyland and Kinect Adventures video games. The system also has the free 1 month subscriptions to Xbox Live, Hulu Plus, and Epix.

The store also has new deals on various Playstation Vita games, accessories and consoles. The store has a variety of Playstation Vita console bundles available for shipping, including the new Lego Batman 2 DC Super Heroes Wi-Fi bundle. The set is available for $275.96 and features the Vita console and the Lego Batman 2 DC Super Heroes game.

Another Playstation Vita console available is the Call of Duty: Black Ops Declassified bundle. The system is priced at $242.00 currently and comes with the new Call of Duty game and the Playstation Vita Wi-Fi bundle. Vita bundles are also available for Madden NFL 13 and Assassin's Creed III.

My Hot Electronics has many new WWE titles were announced for release and are available for preorder for the upcoming holiday season and into the month of January and February, with markdowns in place.

The Attitude Era in the WWE was considered one of the most revolutionary and transitional times in the history of wrestling as a whole. From all of the antics with renegade groups such as D-Generation X and The Nation to the classic matches with performers such as The Undertaker, Kane, Triple H, and Shawn Michaels to legendary rivalries with Stone Cold Steve Austin and Vince McMahon and the unpredictability of Monday Night Raw, Thursday Night Smackdown and the Pay-Per-View megaevents, this era gave fans a new sense of entertainment and in many ways, changing what the establishment stood for. My Hot Electronics is now taking orders on the new Attitude Era 3-disc DVD or 2-disc Blu-ray for $19.49 on Blu-ray and $24.99 on DVD.

Recently, WWE released the documentary based on the rebellious group of the 90s in WCW, the NWO (New World Order). My Hot Electronics currently has the NWO: Revolution Blu-ray available for $22.70. The set features interviews, footage and candid comments about a group who transformed WCW on-and-off camera.

On the blu-ray edition, the popular WWE Classics show, Legends of Wrestling Roundtable based on the NWO is included with Kevin Nash, one of the original members of the NWO, being in the discussion. The set has many key moments, matches, interviews and vignettes that show how strong the NWO actually was during the mid-to-late 90s in the history of professional wrestling.

The store also has the new WWE Raw 100 DVD and Blu-ray available for preorder. On July 23, 2012, WWE celebrated its 1000th episode of Monday Night Raw, making it one of the longest running series in television and moving the show from its 2 hour format to a permanent 3 hour format.

The set will contain top moments of the historic show, counted down from 100 to 1, and will also contain the entire 3-hour WWE Raw 1000 show with interviews with many of the performers on the show that night. The countdown will contain moments including Stone Cold Steve Austin, D-Generation X, The Rock, Mick Foley, John Cena, Vince McMahon and the McMahon family, many celebrities, and many more top stars. The blu-ray version of the set will contain the Legends of Wrestling Roundtable based on the History of Monday Night Raw. The release date for this set is December 11, 2012.

My Hot Electronics recently added thousands of furniture pieces to its store for the holiday season and the extended Cyber Monday sale. The store has deals of up to 80% off on furniture for the bedroom, bathroom, home entertainment centers, living room, kitchen and home office. The sale on furniture pieces will be good until Christmas Day.

For those who are going to be doing a bit of grilling during the spring and summer, My Hot Electronics has deals on various indoor and outdoor grills and accessories. Currently,the store has the Coleman
9949-750 Road Trip Grill LXE for 35% off during the extended Cyber Monday holiday sale. The LXE is a 36 inch propane collapsible grill that is good for home or for a road trip. It features built-in tool holder and side tables that allows for the consumer to easily carry and take down. The system also features InstaStart electronic ignition, eliminating the use of matches to ignite the system. The LXE also comes with many mix and match surfaces, allowing the grill to be used as a griddle and a stove. The LXE is priced at $129.99, down from $199 during the sale.

The Sony VAIO laptops are available in various styles and sizes - and marked down during the early Cyber Monday sale at My Hot Electronics. Sony has many notebooks under $600, and many of the laptops include the Windows 8 software, Intel Core processors, strong Sony media applications, as well as solid state hard drives.

For the holiday season only, My Hot Electronics will have deals on various shoes in the top styles in all sizes. Top brands available include Asiacs, Nike, Reebok, Adidas, and more. The store will have low prices on the popular UGG boots and shoes from Australia for both men and women.

In the new sporting goods section, My Hot Electronics has low prices on various NFL gear for the home stretch of the NFL season. The store has low prices on NFL hats, jerseys, home and garden items, office products, and many sports collectibles from legendary teams such as the 49ers, Giants, Packers, Cowboys, Bears, Dolphins, and every other team in the league.

For more information, visit MyHotElectronics.com.

New window of opportunity to improve your BREEAM ratings

In the wake of Copenhagen, there is a new impetus for finding new ways to reduce carbon emissions in the built environment, affecting both new build and refurbishment projects.

Traditional materials are now being re-examined from the aspect of sustainability, in order to assess the damage which they may cause to the Planet during their manufacture as well as throughout their life and upon disposal.

This has caused many specifiers to become dissatisfied with their historically traditional materials - and who are now seeking a more benign and longer lasting alternative. Areas of discontent (supported by Greenpeace and Good Homes Alliance) are -
* Human toxicity and greenhouse gases from PVCU
* Tropical rainforest destruction and continuous maintenance of Timber
* High embodied energy and poor insulation properties of Aluminium.

Clients and specifiers are increasingly demanding higher sustainability standards through increased levels of performance under BREEAM and Code for Sustainable Homes. Carbon neutral construction is also being mooted and whic women's jackets h is scheduled to be adopted in Wales by 2012. One of the single most important criteria in these higher standards is thermal insulation.

50% of all CO2 emissions in UK is due to heat loss from buildings, whether commercial offices or housing. Windows are the weakest point of insulation in all buildings, accounting for over 25% of that heat loss, a prodigious proportion of the total UK carbon footprint.

The weakest point in the insulation performance of a window is not the glass but the frame that holds it. So a well insulated double or triple glazed unit can be let down by using poorly insulated window frames that allow heat to escape around the glass, more easily.

non housing projects requiring thermal U values of less than 1.6 are increasing - and the dominant incumbent supplier, aluminium, cannot generally achieve better than about 1.8. Building projects often specify lower U values down to 1.0 and on which aluminium has had to be completely discounted. Fibreglass has inherently low thermal conductance and can therefore provide U values as low as 0.9 and still without compromising the other performance criteria of aluminium.

Pultruded Fibreglass is a strong and durable alternative, which has many beneficial properties (detailed below) - but one of them, critically, is very low thermal conductance, which means it can provide exceptionally low U values for windows, from 0.9 - 1.6 W/m2K. So, it is with ideal timing that this 'new' material has become available for window frame manufacture, when it is most needed - but many industry professionals remain unaware of it.

Fibreglass (or GRP, or 'Composite Material') is a Fibre Reinforced Polymer (FRP) which is strongly recommended by BRE for heavy duty external applications within the building industry. BRE set up 'NGCC' (Network Group for Composites in Construction) in 2001, solely to promote the benefits of FRP to the entire industry. Fibreglass windows are available which are fully certified by BRE and have considerable independent support test data and accreditation.

"Pultrusion" is a manufacturing process for producing continuous lengths of glass fibre reinforced thermosetting resin, developed for window frame manufacture in North America in 1980s/90s. Windows made with fibreglass frames have been proved to provide much lower U values than other materials for any given glass specification (0.9 - 1.6 W/m2K). Fibreglass also provides longer life (50 - 75 years), better acoustic performance (Rw 38 - 41) and can potentially achieve 3.5 additional credits in an assessment for BREEAM or Code for Sustainable Homes.

Advantages of GRP Fibreglass fall into 4 main areas:-

* Performance:
o Already widely used to manufacture the best skis, tennis racquets, fishing rods and golf clubs. Even the new Boeing 787 'Dream-Liner' has 94% of wings and fuselage made from FRP nano-composites.
o Fibreglass is unaffected by climatic conditions, including moisture, salt/sea spray, UV light, or extremes of heat or cold.
o The coefficient of expansion is negligible and can be discounted for all practical purposes.
Pultruded GRP has a strength to weight ratio of double that of steel and five times reinforced concrete and therefore much greater than aluminium - and far more resistant to distortion and impact damage.
o Requires no strengthening metal inserts like PVC, which transmits cold (thermal bridging)
o Service life is 50 - 75 years. This is at least double the life of all other window materials.

* Sustainability:
o A recent independent "Sensitivity Report" comparing Pultec with BREEAM - has concluded that 3.5 BREEAM credits are potentially available from using Fibreglass, due to the accumulation of numerous significant benefits.
o Some of these include, recycled source material, no VOC's, low embodied energy, zero potential for Global Warming and Ozone Depletion (GWP and ODP), Very long life, excellent heat and sound insulation and zero maintenance required.
o Ultimate disposal is also an environmental positive, by grinding the GRP down and using it as a filler in concrete to improve the binding nature of the mix.

* Maintenance:
o Every window material, except Fibreglass, is susceptible to UK weather conditions.

> Timber rots when wet - so must be regularly painted to slow down that inevitability. This is an unsustainable and expensive process over the life of the window.

> PVC can discolour or craze in UV light and become brittle in cold and soften in heat - but however it discolours or crazes, it cannot be rectified.

> Aluminium is susceptible to the salt/sea corrosive element in our maritime climate, exacerbated by the on-shore prevailing winds. This attacks the aluminium and will quickly exploit any exposed metallic surfaces, scratches or surface damage to its essential powder coat protection - and which cannot then be repaired.

> Fibreglass is completely impervious to sea-water spray and requires no surface protection from the elements. The colour is applied for aesthetic purposes only. Ironically, however, Fibreglass can easily be repaired and/or re-painted if ever required, during its very long life, when no-one can know what damage may occur in the future. It is reassuring for clients to know that no such damage should require the replacement of any window before the end of its natural, predicted life.

> Appearance. All man-made pigments will fade. What matters is, a) how quickly will they fade - and b) what can be done about it? Even if undamaged, aluminium and Fibreglass will lose some colour at about the same slow rate over 20 years. However, Fibreglass retains the option to have the colour easily re-applied if/whenever required, whilst aluminium can only continue to decline aesthetically until replaced. In fact, the poor appearance could trigger premature replacement, where aesthetics are all-important. In future, such issues need to be considered at the design stage for these new, longer life products.

* Value:
o Fibreglass and aluminium are similarly priced, window for window - despite fibreglass providing significantly lower U values and longer life for a similar unit cost. The extra BREEAM credits can also prove invaluable.
o Add to this, the greater flexibility (and peace of mind) re maintenance options - and the ability to maintain the highest appearance of fibreglass throughout its life, with little danger of sustaining any terminal damage necessitating premature replacement.
o Finally, it is maintaining all the benefits over the 50 - 75 years life which proves irresistible in determining that Fibreglass is the far better value for the client, contractor and community at large.
o Fibreglass tends to be more expensive than timber or PVC to purchase, however,
> A BRE Whole Life Cost report demonstrates the better value of Fibreglass than PVC over 30 years. 20 - 45 years still remain.
Furthermore a specific report "Cost comparison with softwood" demonstrates the significantly better value of GRP over softwood both financially and environmentally!

Be Aware of Breast Cancer - Don't Be Too Busy,Too Young...Don't Let It Be Too Late!

Copyright (c) 2010 FNS Weddings

The petit blonde girl in front of me was struggling to keep her emotions in check "I'm going to cry and I don't want to cry because it's going to ruin my make up" she said. Little did she realise that I too, behind the camera, was also struggling to keep my composure. It had been an emotional day one way and another but now as we neared the end of the shoot and the realisation of what we had achieved was beginning to hit home we were both in danger of "losing it". Allow me to explain...

I first met Sheryl a little over two years ago when she booked us to undertake her wedding photography. Originally she wasn't going to have a photographer, not because of the cost involved but because it didn't rate very highly up her list of things she needed in order to enjoy the wedding she wanted. Her wedding date was set for the end of July and she had it all planned to perfection, 12 bridesmaids a quiet civil ceremony in York register office, followed by a wedding breakfast at the Dean Court hotel, near the Minster and then her evening reception on a boat along the River Ouse. What could possibly go wrong? Unfortunately she had no idea of the double whammy that fate was going to deal her which would change her life forever.

Sadly Sheryl's much loved dad was terminally ill with cancer. The prognosis was not optimistic that he would make her wedding day. Struggling to cope with this as it was and spending her days between her home, hospital and her parents house Sheryl didn't give much thought to the lump she thought she may have felt in her breast - after all just in her early 30's she was much too young for it to be anything serious and anyway her breasts felt "like a bag of marbles" at the best of times - it was probably nothing. With her wedding day rapidly approaching Sheryl was so busy and pre-occupied she didn't rush to the Doctors. When she did however the news was devastating. The Doctor was worried and referred her for a lumpectomy. The lumpectomy confirmed she had breast cancer and only 3 short weeks before her wedding Sheryl had a mastectomy.

Suddenly everything in life changed for Sheryl. Faced with her own mortality her entire outlook changed and recording the joy on her wedding day became a number one priority for her - we were engaged to undertake the responsibility of recording these precious memories. What an honour and pleasure it was to spend such a day with Sheryl and her family. We witnessed the same drive and bravery in her dad not to give up as we know to be present in Sheryl and everyone spent a happy day together. Those photographs rate amongst some of the most precious we have ever taken.

As breast cancer awareness is promoted in the UK I have persuaded Sheryl to share with us in her own words, a blow by blow account how those dreadful first few months unfolded and her thoughts, fears and experiences as she has faced her own mortality head on. She is a remarkable lady and her story is one bound to inspire and encourage anyone who today may be facing a similar trauma.

"It was a Thursday afternoon in February, nothing special working all day, looked in my diary oh no I've a hospital appointment at 3.20pm, must ring the childminder te women's coats ll her I maybe late, gosh what a nuisance, having to go for test results, I'll only be there five minutes, yeah your fine Sheryl, just a cyst, but I am only in my early thirties, so it can't be anything else.

I had noticed the small lump in my right breast in the October, I had just found the man of my dreams and had lost a little weight, so I didn't take much notice, then in November whilst putting on some body lotion noticed that it was still there, but left it for that month cause it was my period, then came December, oh I'm too busy with Christmas to go to doctors, I'll go next month, oh wow a chance for some winter sun in January, oh that lump's still there, promise I'll go next month... so here we are it's the end of February and I'm tapping my leg whilst sat outside the doctors consulting rooms, looking at my watch oh get a move on, I've got 2 children and a partner who will want feeding soon...

Hi Sheryl, would you like to come through, I sat down still wishing she would hurry up... Sheryl, I'm sorry we have found cancer cells and I need to perform a lumpectomy. Oh ok, when do you want me to come in, I've got a holiday booked for April, and I can't miss that, just send me an appointment. Sheryl do you understand you have breast cancer, I then looked over at a nurse who was also in the room but I hadn't even seen her there, and she was nodding to confirm that what the doctor had said was true...

But...I'm only young, But... I've got two children, But... I'm getting married, But...I don't smoke, But... I'm healthy

The numbness then set in, and I don't remember much after that, I was given some appointments and the operating day was fixed, and then went home and made the kids tea. The lumpectomy was preformed and it was ok nothing too scary, I was in and out in a couple of days, I didn't have cancer, I kept telling myself because obviously I was too young, didn't smoke and was healthy and my life was too busy for cancer. After 2 weeks my results from the lumpectomy came back, there I was again in the same office as last time, still getting impatient cause I had stuff to do, Sheryl. I'm sorry... oh no them words again, I've heard this line, what now...

I'm sorry but we have found more cancer tumours within the lumpectomy, I need to advise you that you need a full mastectomy on your right breast, I turned to my left to look at the nurse, and again she was nodding. All my 'Buts' hadn't worked, oh no this was real, I had breast cancer. "

Almost two years on and I'm pleased to say that Sheryl is doing really well and so far very healthy with no recurrence of her cancer being detected. The friendship formed between us in those difficult early days is for life and we have kept in touch with Sheryl ever since, including photographing her best friends wedding in Cyprus only last year.

Sheryl has always said to me that she would like to experience one of our boudoir photo shoots but felt she was lacking the confidence that she once had following her mastectomy about the way she looks. As a photographer I am used to people saying things to me along the lines of "You won't get a good picture of me - no-one ever does." When I photograph people however I try to capture something of the character of the subject and not just what is on the surface. With Sheryl it was easy to photograph the inner beauty which radiates from her but also a couple of the pictures show the outline of her cleavage and unless she told you no-one would be able to tell which of her breasts has had reconstruction surgery. For Sheryl seeing the pictures were the moment that some of her inner demons were finally put to rest.

The day of the shoot was the first time, since her surgery that Sheryl felt confident enough to undress in front of her husband. That to me was such an achievement from such an emotional day. Sheryl has kindly agreed to allow us to use some of her words and tell her story in the hope that this difficult to talk about subject can be aired to a wider audience and someone, somewhere may just feel inspired and given renewed hope from her experience that there is life after breast cancer.

From Transistors to Liquid Crystal Milestones in Sony Televisions

The Sony Corporation, a global powerhouse in the entertainment electronics industry, has become a household name when it comes to television. Headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, this company is a leading researcher, developer, and manufacturer of semiconductors, electronics, communication products, videos and video games, and information technology for the consumer and professional developer industries. The multinational company is employer to 158,500 people, and it reported consolidated annual sales revenue of $67 billion in 2005. After the development of the worlds most successful transistor radio, the manufacture of the TV became the benchmark of quality TV sets. Lets follow traverse from transistors to liquid crystal.

In 1955, Sony, then known as the Tokyo Telecommunications Engineering Corporation, introduced the TR 55 to the world. Small enough to fit in a coat pocket, their first transistor radio became the model for future portable music machines that American teenagers would use to listen to the growing phenomenon of American rock and roll.

From transistors, they began its venture into liquid crystal in the 1960s. The company received a patent for the invention of the aperture grille cathode ray tube TV in 1963. In aperture grille technology, very thin vertical wires behind the glass of the televisions display screen are used to separate different colors of phosphors into strips. For nearly thirty decades quite a long time when speaking of technology aperture grille technology provided consumers and TV manufacturers with the best screen image. This milestone in the Television dynasty was branded the Trinitron.

When it came to picture and product quality, their television was long seen as a benchmark. The patented aperture grille design produced bright colors, high contrast, and balanced focus that stood out from other available products. Aperture grille design was also easier to manufacture than TV tube products, bringing about a change in the TV production process. These factors combined to make the brand top of the products.

Since patent for the aperture grille technology expired in the 1990s, a number of other producers of televisions, such as Samsung and Mitsubishi, have incorporated the Trinitron technology into their own products. Additionally, their branded computer monitors, are a widely distributed item. Most of the major computer makers, includ women's coats ing Apple Computer, Dell, DEC, Gateway, IBM, and Sun Microsystems, feature the logo in the upper left hand corner.

Like any strong technology competitor, the company moved on as the new era ended with the introduction of gas plasma and liquid crystal display monitors and televisions. After thirty decades of CRT dominance, the LCD and gas plasma technology are thought to have better picture quality. To keep up with the times, company created a flat screen version of the picture tube in the 1990s. The design, a new flat picture tube called FDTrinitron, is described on their website as delivering incredible imagine accuracy, wide viewing angles, outstanding contrast, and corner to corner detail. Now, Sony now also produces high definition digital TV with the patented Live Color Creation backlight system. This along with their surround sound systems provide todays consumers with the latest in high technology home theaters.

Companys progression from transistor radios to liquid crystal models the way successful companies operate: incubate a new idea, develop and patent it, license it to other manufacturers, and then start the cycle again. The Trinitron brand, with cathode ray tube technology and the latest flat tube allow the company to remain a benchmark in the home television industry. Its LCD flat screen televisions, along with its entire home entertainment line, are sure to continue pleasing consumers long into the future.

Modern Cold Stamping Foils

The development of modern cold stamping foils originated with the simple cold foils devised as a dieless technique for applying a metallic finish to self adhesive labels produced on reel to reel printing presses. There are many benefits of this process, and some disadvantages, although cold foiling has progressed a lot since then.

The benefits in reel to reel printing are obvious. If hot foiling is carried out in-line at the end of the printing process, then the press speed is limited by the foiling speed which is relatively slow. If the printing was maintained and the foil applied as a separate pass, there is a corresponding cost impact. Furthermore, the cost of hot foil dies is relatively high compared to a printing plate or sleeve and energy is needed to heat the die.

Reel to reel cold foiling involves printing a UV curable adhesive in the foil design needed, laminating the foil to the adhesive through a nip, curing the adhesive with UV lamps and separating the foil from the printed web. The foil that is removed from its carrier film is in the design of the printed adhesive, since that has been UV cured and so adheres to the foil.

By using a cold foil, the speed is limited only by the strength of the UV lamps or the optical density of the foil. The aluminum layer in the foil has to be thinner than that normally used in a hot stamping foil to allow sufficient transparency to the UV light. True, this is irrelevant when the foiling is carried out directly to transparent films since the light can be directed through the back of the film onto the adhesive, but this is frequently not the case. The foiling is often carried out over an opaque white ink which can be silk screened onto to the label prior to the adhesive and then the foil applied. This places an opaque layer between the film and the foil, so that the beam has to pass through the lacquer layer or top coat of the cold foil.

The UV beam passes through the lacquer and aluminum layers to reach the adhesive, so the aluminum must be as transparent as possible. The more opaque it is, the more lamps are needed or the slower the running speed. Since printers want the lamps set in a fixed position, and not changed around for each type of job, all curing is generally carried out through the foil than through the film being printed.

Given that this can be done, then cold foiling is much faster than hot foiling, and of course there is no need for a die, thus saving not only on die-cutting costs but also on energy. A very appropriate saving these days. So why are all reel to reel jobs not blocked using cold stamping foils? Mainly due to the quality. Cold foiling is generally not as brilliant as hot foiling, and also most stamping foil manufacturers offer a very limited range.

They have also tended not be very print receptive. If the overprint is small enough, it can adhere, though the cold foil surface tends to be fairly low in surface energy (low dyne level). Larger printed areas tend to have poor scratch resistance and tape adhesion, though many customers accept this in return for the lower costs. Modern developments, however, are tending to overcome these problems though truly over printable cold foils are very difficult to find and depend very much on the type of ink being used.

Modern cold foil developments include sheet fed offset litho applications, whereby the adhesive is applied by traditional oxidation drying offset, and then the silver foil overprinted with oxidation drying offset transparent inks to produce an attractive colored metallic effect. This process is currently patented. Further developments involve offset UV adhesives and inks, though the adhesion of the UV ink to the foil surface is still an issue here.

The volumes of cold foil being used world wide are increasing at a rapid rate, and much of this is in the offset field, where the major European printing machine suppliers are offering purpose build equipment, and add-ons that can be retrofitted to a printer?€?s existing equipment. The printing quality is fashion coats improving as more development work is carried by the hot stamping foil producers, and the quality modern cold stamping foils is rapidly approaching that of hot foiling.

Choosing Men's Suits for the Holidays

The holiday season usually ranges from the end of November all the way to the beginning of January, and it features tons of events, parties and other functions where you're expected to dress a certain way. Women can mostly get away with wearing whatever they want and dressing their outfit up or down with accessories, but what is expected of men? We've done the hard work of figuring out what to wear for you with our guidelines to choosing mens suits for the holidays.

Formal Holiday Parties

For most holiday parties, whether casual or formal, men are expected to at least wear a sports coat and slacks, although the tie is optional. For a casual party you could ditch the jacket and wear a nice sweate women's coats r over a collared shirt. If the holiday party is at a more up-scale location, or if the invitation specifically dictates that the dress code is "formal" or "festive" (and no one will be wearing tuxedos), try a velvet jacket with gray slacks, or a dark gray or dark blue suit with a tonal tie. For a bit of holiday cheer, throw in a holiday-themed tie or socks.

Office Holiday Parties

The thing to always remember about office parties is to stay tasteful. If you're celebrating in the office, whether during the workday or directly after business hours, you probably won't be expected to get dressed up, but you should put some extra thought into what you wear to work that day. You never know which of the higher-ups will be attending the party, so you want to be confident about your outfit.

If your office is business casual on most days, the day of the party should be your day to dress more on the side of "business" and less on the side of "casual." The trick is to look polished (i.e. no wrinkles in your clothes, combed hair, etc.), but not overdone. Remember that you are sending out a message about yourself professionally in the way you dress, and to conduct yourself as if it was any other day at work.

Christmas Eve

Even if you're with your family, and especially if you are celebrating with someone else's family, it's important to dress modest, yet festive on this holy night. Think casual blazer or men's suit jacket, a collared shirt, and wool slacks; add on a tie if it's more of a cocktail party. While all day is generally referred to as Christmas Eve, this is technically an evening celebration, so darker colors are welcome.

Christmas Day

If your celebration takes place during the day, feel free to wear lighter colors, like heather gray, lighter blues, red or camel, but keep it formal. You may be sitting down for "dinner" at one, followed by watching a few football games on TV, but there will be churchgoers likely in your midst, so dress accordingly and leave the jersey at home.

New Year's Eve

If the invitation says "black tie optional," wear a dark men's suit that's a little on the flashy side. Consider wearing a shiny tie or a crisp collared shirt with sharper details. If the invitation says "black tie" that means it's your chance to wear a nice-fitting tuxedo and party the night away.

As mentioned above, these are just guidelines for what to wear to holiday functions. Because dress codes can vary wildly depending on when and where the event is taking place, as well as who will be at the event, there are no "set in stone" rules for holiday party attire. To be on the safe side always wear a basic men's suit with a suit jacket or blazer, a dress shirt, a tie and a nice pair of shoes. You will never be underdressed in this ensemble, and if you find you are overdressed, just take off the tie and throw on a pair of sneakers you keep in the car for a cool and casual look.

Nine Basic Strategies For Caring for Frizzy And Also Curly Hair

Basic techniques for nurturing frizzy and curly hair include the following: skipping the shampoo, making use of 2 types of conditioners, putting on smoothing ointment and gel, applying hair styling creams, using style serums, making use of hair styling gel or balm, not using a blow dryer, pressing hair infrequently, and applying extra care to wet hair.

Curly hair is oftentimes associated with frizzy hair. This is because curly hair has a great inclination to turn into excessively dry, which normally leads to frizz. Nonetheless, preventing frizzy hair from occurring isn't impossible. You only need to know the following simple guidelines on how to take good care of curly hair.

Omit the shampoo

A good way to deal with frizzy hair is to stay away from making use of hair shampoo on curly locks. Instead, buy Moroccan oil and condition your hair daily. If you truly can't help from shampooing your hair, decide to make use of a rich and creamy shampoo because you are better off with them compared to their clarifying alternatives.

Utilize two kinds of hair conditioners

There is no such thing as excessive conditioning curly hair. Unlike women with straight hair, you must employ heavy conditioner to your own hair every time you give your hair a wash, and a deep conditioner remedy every week.

Use smoothing cream and also gel

Just after you get out from the shower area, it is vital that you use a coat of smoothing lotion or gel to the hair to lock in the moisture in the hair cuticles. As reported by Linda Wells, the writer of the book "Confessions of a Beauty Editor," utilize two portions of smoothing cream for each part of alcohol-free gel. Thus that's a 2:1 ratio for smoothing cream and gel respectively. Definitely, you would need to order these products individually. Get approximately a walnut-sized level of the cream-gel blend and simply rub the combination onto your hair from the mid-shaft area to the tips. Next, distribute the product all throughout through combing your hair by using a comb.

Utilize styling creams

There are numerous styling cream products which are made especially for curly hair. Enhance your curls by using these types of hair creams. Just rub the item to your hair and leave it to dry normally.

Utilize style serums

For your own frizz complications, solve them using style serums. Just warm 2 drops of serum between your hands and also palms and then rub them unto the frizzes of your hair.

Use styling gel or balm

If you desire to blow dry your hair straight, simply rub a small amount of styling gel or balm onto your curly tresses before blow drying it. Begin doing work on your hair from its ends going up as well as in sections.

Avoid the use of a hair dryer

Repeated utilisation of the blow dryer can also lead to the frizziness of your curly hair because of the heat being generated by the machine. Therefore, lay low from using this device or skip it altogether. On the other hand, comb your hair utilizing your fingers and simply allow your curls to air dry. Additionally, never use a hand towel to dry hair. You could rather apply paper towels in order to eliminate excess water from your hair.

Feel hair rarely

Curly hair features very little of the hair scalp's all-natural oil since it is based at a distance from the hair scalp. Frizz is made once the roots are touched; so, try and keep from touching the hair as much as possible.

Employ additional care to wet hair

Wet hair is more likely to get destroyed compared to dry hair. Hence, keep from brushing wet hair, and utilize your fingertips or perhaps a wide-toothed hair comb instead to run through areas of your locks.

Possessing lovely curly hair doesn't come easy, unless women's coats you're one of the lucky few. Thus, you need to apply these tips to take care of your curly hair.

Choosing Men's Suits for the Holidays

The holiday season usually ranges from the end of November all the way to the beginning of January, and it features tons of events, parties and other functions where you're expected to dress a certain way. Women can mostly get away with wearing whatever they want and dressing their outfit up or down with accessories, but what is expected of men? We've done the hard work of figuring out what to wear for you with our guidelines to choosing mens suits for the holidays.

Formal Holiday Parties

For most holiday parties, whether casual or formal, men are expected to at least wear a sports coat and slacks, although the tie is optional. For a casual party you could ditch the jacket and wear a nice sweate women's coats r over a collared shirt. If the holiday party is at a more up-scale location, or if the invitation specifically dictates that the dress code is "formal" or "festive" (and no one will be wearing tuxedos), try a velvet jacket with gray slacks, or a dark gray or dark blue suit with a tonal tie. For a bit of holiday cheer, throw in a holiday-themed tie or socks.

Office Holiday Parties

The thing to always remember about office parties is to stay tasteful. If you're celebrating in the office, whether during the workday or directly after business hours, you probably won't be expected to get dressed up, but you should put some extra thought into what you wear to work that day. You never know which of the higher-ups will be attending the party, so you want to be confident about your outfit.

If your office is business casual on most days, the day of the party should be your day to dress more on the side of "business" and less on the side of "casual." The trick is to look polished (i.e. no wrinkles in your clothes, combed hair, etc.), but not overdone. Remember that you are sending out a message about yourself professionally in the way you dress, and to conduct yourself as if it was any other day at work.

Christmas Eve

Even if you're with your family, and especially if you are celebrating with someone else's family, it's important to dress modest, yet festive on this holy night. Think casual blazer or men's suit jacket, a collared shirt, and wool slacks; add on a tie if it's more of a cocktail party. While all day is generally referred to as Christmas Eve, this is technically an evening celebration, so darker colors are welcome.

Christmas Day

If your celebration takes place during the day, feel free to wear lighter colors, like heather gray, lighter blues, red or camel, but keep it formal. You may be sitting down for "dinner" at one, followed by watching a few football games on TV, but there will be churchgoers likely in your midst, so dress accordingly and leave the jersey at home.

New Year's Eve

If the invitation says "black tie optional," wear a dark men's suit that's a little on the flashy side. Consider wearing a shiny tie or a crisp collared shirt with sharper details. If the invitation says "black tie" that means it's your chance to wear a nice-fitting tuxedo and party the night away.

As mentioned above, these are just guidelines for what to wear to holiday functions. Because dress codes can vary wildly depending on when and where the event is taking place, as well as who will be at the event, there are no "set in stone" rules for holiday party attire. To be on the safe side always wear a basic men's suit with a suit jacket or blazer, a dress shirt, a tie and a nice pair of shoes. You will never be underdressed in this ensemble, and if you find you are overdressed, just take off the tie and throw on a pair of sneakers you keep in the car for a cool and casual look.

The Importance Of Calcium In Contributing To Women’s Health And Nutrition

Eating the right foods and taking the proper supplements is an important blend in addressing women?€?s heath and nutrition needs. One particular staggering statistic is the increase in osteoporosis. It is estimated that one out of every two women, over the age of 50, will experience some type of osteoporosis. Osteoporosis is a condition that especially affects older women and is characterized by a decrease in the density of the bones of the skeletal system. The resulting effect, of this condition, causes brittleness of the bones and makes the individual more susceptible to fractures.

Women are more prone to osteoporosis because of menopause. Following menopause there is a decrease in the estrogen hormone which affects the density of the bones that comprise the skeletal system. It is therefore important as part of a woman?€?s health and nutrition program that the proper dosages of calcium are taken on a daily basis.

The Importance of Calcium for Women

The importance of calcium in contributing to women?€?s health and nutrition is the role that calcium plays in maintaining and building the density of the bone. Calcium citrate and calcium carbonate are absorbed from food and supplements via the intestines. These minerals are then transported through the bloodstream and help to maintain the integrity of the skeletal system.

Women?€?s health and nutrition should start at an early age. Therefore, it is important that young women begin at an early age to receive the proper doses of calcium. Proper nutrition will help in the early stages of their physical development and will carry on throughout their life through learned nutritional processes.

Dosage

Women?€?s health and nutrition needs should take into account the proper daily dosage of calcium. The daily dosage of calcium is dependent upon a number of factors. Those factors include the age of the individual and the condition of the individual.

For example, those young ladies who are between the ages of 11 and 24 should receive a recommended daily dosage of 1200 to 1500 milligrams. Women who have reached the age of 25 to 50 should receive a daily dosage of 1000 milligrams.

In addition, women who are 50 years of age or older and are not taking a hormone replacement should receive a daily dosage of calcium in the amount of 1000 milligrams. Also, women who are pregnant or who are nursing a child should have a daily calcium intake of 1200 to 1500 milligrams. Finally, those women 50 years of age and older and not on a hormonal replacement should receive a daily dosage of 1500 milligrams.

Sources of Calcium

When considering women?€?s health and nutrition, the dietary needs of women will come to mind. In regards to receiving the proper dosages of calcium there are a number of options that are available.

There are many schools of thought that revolve around receiving the proper daily dosage of calcium. However, it seems that the best source of ingesting calcium is through a proper diet. Eating the right foods and in sufficient quantities should provide the acceptable dosages of calcium required to maintain the health of the women?€?s skeletal system.

Dairy products are always a good source of calcium, but the possibility of being lactose intolerant may preclude women from receiving their daily calcium through this type of food. In addition, dairy products contain undesirable quantities of fat and therefore may not be conducive to weight control.

Therefore, other foods that are rich in calcium content per serving include broccoli which has 36 milligrams of calcium, sardines contain 420 milligrams, shellfish and various types of greens hold 90 milligrams of calcium. Additionally, calcium-fortified orange juice contains 320 milligrams per glass.

Supplements

Supplements can also be part of a woman?€?s health and nutrition program; however certain precautions need to be identified. Associated with the taking of calcium supplements may be the development of kidney stones or distress experienced in the digestive system. Also, there may be possible adverse interactions with other medications that are being taken by the woman women's coats .

Therefore, in considering taking these calcium supplements, it is important to consult with your physician. It is important to remember that when taking calcium supplements the daily recommended dose should be adhered to.

Feeding Your Dog Nothing But The Best

Obviously their health will be in top form as well as their energy levels so they will be able to perform better to even the way they look. The only thing you will pay a lot more going this route. But no matter what you spend, the way you like to be treated should be the way you treat your animals if not better. When you buy the inexpensive brand you know the saying "you get what you pay for."

Most veterinarians say these inexpensive brands would compare to taking a piece of cardboard, dipping it in gravy and serving it to your most beloved animal. All this does is it fills their stomachs but it does not give them the nutrition most animals need to thrive.

Once your pet gets use to all the high levels of nutrition and all the good calories to go along with it, they will start to eat less than before. You cannot even begin to count all the long as well as short term benefits when you decide to upgrade. The best quality foods and that is including the much abundant and easy to find if you search "home made dog food" recipes, fashion jackets online these will provide your animal with a healthier and happier disposition in life. Most dogs tend to be allergic to the lower grade ingredients found in cheap dog food.

Once you switch to the higher quality food , you will notice that your dog now tends to scratch less and they will not shed as much as before. A lot of breeds are prone to yeast developing in their ears but if your dog is healthy they will not be prone to this.

Their bodies will be able to heal a lot faster after having surgery, accident or just a simple procedure. Have you ever tried to teach your dog a trick? Without much luck. Think of it like this, lets say your on a diet of garbage do you think after eating this for a while you are able to produce good work. It's the same for our fury little friends as well.

Changing to a better quality food will help with all these problems. I am the proud owner of a Saint Bernard. I adopted him after a semi truck had struck him, and he walked away with minor scratches. After they put some stitches on him his owner decided to dump him at the nearest shelter since he was not considered a "show quality" dog any more.

When we bought him home we kept him on the same food the shelter had him on. He had a few bare spots on his legs and back area from a rash he acquired at the kennel. So I decided to bring him back to the shelter to see what they would recommend for this rash, they gave me a simple ointment to apply so I did for two weeks with no avail, he even started having loose bowel movement, so I decided to bring him to the vet.

The vet came out and told me that he was not getting enough protein in his diet, so I upgraded to the next expensive brand thinking about a 180 lbs dog would leave me homeless but his rashes got better and a couple of them even went away. But I did not see the best results until I decided to buy him the highest quality food that his demeanor became calmer his itchy ear became under control and his bare spots became fully healed.

Now he has a full shiny and healthy coat and has even gained 50 lbs. I have always believed in that you reap what you sew. Pets need to be on a diet that is even better than ours. Always keep in mind that you buy your pet cheap food you are not only being neglectful but uncaring as well.

The Influence of Women in Arts and Crafts around the World

The power of creativity is only possible through arts and crafts, as well as popular traditions. While men might have started the Arts and Crafts Movement, women are the backbone of the entire process.

Through the use of popular crafts and art forms, we have been able to have a look into the past and how various cultures were able to represent their own traditions. Arts and crafts are present everywhere, from the Americas, to the Pacific.

Each nation has its own form of crafts or art. India is well known for their wide range of cultural displays. European art started to show the impact of the growing culture in the nineteenth century, and it also showed a decrease in the romanticism aspects.

Machines were invented instead of hands having to make various art forms. In our world today, no matter where you live, it is hard to imagine living without machines, without metal, or technology.

Even though technology has highly evolved from recent years, the term, craft, is still referred to as activities that involve some sort of skill, or a dedication to a specific object and tradition.

Even though each culture in the world has a different idea of tradition, they still remain true to the idea of craft.

Women's rights around the world are also an important factor of their craft skill. When women live in countries with very little input about the workplace women's coats and they are to stay in the home, they often have a more traditional skill for crafts or art.

They only know the skill that their own mothers or grandmothers taught them for married life. The only problem is that when these women are silent wives, with the bread winning husband, they are not recognized for their wonderful talents, and instead it is thought of as their household duty.

In countries where women are thought to be equal, their craft skill is more appreciated and they are able to show their talents in the work force. The sad truth is that the issue of women only being in the home affects more countries than few.

For example, in most of south East Asia, the primary role of the woman is to mend the flock and take care of the home.

Most of their daily activities involve the crafts that so many of the women before them knew, but their activities are not granted with pay or recognition due to the fact that the man believes that it is her duty to him.

In India, the role for the woman is slightly more advanced. The area is less traditional in the means that the woman should stay home and tend to the house.

However, the woman is usually thought to still take part in traditional crafts, such as making saris or clothing wraps. America is very much the same.

While women do not have to wear special wraps to show their place in society or make traditional garments, they still practice basic crafts each day in the home. America is thought to be the best place for equality for women, but many people still assume that a woman's place is in the home.

Many women are embracing this idea and staying home, while others choose to show their skills in the work place.

How To Apply Mascara

Having great eyelashes is not something that everyone was born with; however there are ways to improve that look significantly. Mascara can help you enjoy a longer, darker, more natural and fuller look without having to run out and buy falsies. When you learn to select and apply the right mascara, the difference can be stunning.

To enjoy a great look with mascara, it does take having a few tools of the trade. The first thing you need is the right mascara for the job at hand. There are also a few tools needed to help apply the mascara.

Selecting the Right Color

Unless you really want to go for a dramatic look, the best way to select mascara is to select a color that works with your hair color and overall tone. Blonde-haired women usually do not have black eyelashes. Consider selecting your mascara color in this fashion:

• For blonde-haired women or those with light colored hair, a brown or brown black can provide the darker look you are after without being too overpowering.
• For those with dark hair and eyes - darker color mascara can work very well for those with dark hair. It is natural for people with dark brown or black hair to have naturally striking eyelashes in regard to color.
• For dramatic days - There's nothing wrong with trying out different colors for a more dramatic effect. Dark mascara for a night on the town can add a dramatic effect on any woman. Just do not expect the look to be 100 percent natural in appearance. It can also be fun to experiment with strange colors, too. Blues, purples and other similar tones can be fun to try on for size.

Picking the Right Mascara

Take the time to select the right mascara for the look you desire. If you were born with short, super light colored lashes, a thickening, darker mascara might work wonders women's jackets online for you. Should you have been graced with long, dark lashes, simple mascara should do the trick by adding more fullness to your look.

Waterproof or Not?

This is mostly a matter of personal choice. However, in some situations, waterproof mascara becomes necessary to prevent your mascara from running. It is best to go waterproof when:

• A hot and humid climate can cause mascara melt off your eyelashes very quickly. In this situation, it is recommended to choose waterproof mascara.
• If you are dealing with an emotional situation, it is recommended to avoid normal mascara because crying can cause it to run. If you are undergoing a lot of emotional stress, waterproof might be better choice.
• t is hard to top waterproof mascara for all day long good looks. This stuff tends to stay on until you take it off.

If you choose waterproof mascara, remember, it can be extremely difficult to remove. To avoid losing lashes while removing it, make sure you use the correct mascara removal products.

Applying Mascara

Enjoying a masterful look with mascara does require a steady touch. To apply it correctly, try following these tips:

• Start with clean lashes - It is never a good idea to put mascara on over an older layer. Remove old makeup before starting fresh.
• Consider curling - If you have long lashes that are straight, this can provide you with a great look. Curling short lashes may cause them to look even shorter. Take care when choosing to curl or not to curl.
• Use an eyelash comb - This can be a nuisance, but it can help separate lashes before a fresh application of mascara. A comb also works well after mascara has dried to separate lashes.
• Use care when applying - To get a great look with mascara application every time, start at the base of the lashes and carefully move the mascara brush through to the ends. Take care to apply mascara to every lash and you may want to consider applying more than one coat. Allow your eyelashes to dry before applying the second coat of mascara.
• Use the right touch - If straight painting is not getting the look you desire, try wiggling or zigzagging the brush to make sure clumps are removed and every lash is properly covered.

Mascara is very beneficial to one's look and there are several ways to make sure you choose the correct product. The main tips to remember is that choosing a natural looking color should complement your hair color. This allows your mascara to look natural. Another important tip to consider is whether you need waterproof or non-waterproof mascara. These are mostly a personal preference but sometimes one is a better choice than the other. If you select the right mascara and put it on correctly, you can look cover girl perfect every time you step out of your door.

How to Hang Plasterboard - Finishing the Joints

Always be sure to have the following safety items available for your protection: safety glasses, gloves, and a proper dust mask or respirator.

Wallboard Joint Compound

This can be purchased pre-mixed in a thick slurry. Usually a 5-gallon can holds enough to finish the seams of approximately fifteen 4' x 12' panels if you vary the consistency of the layers. You may want to thin the compound a little before you start taping with it, but don't make it too thin. When it has the right consistency it will stick nicely to your knife and spread easily. As you work with it, you will notice that it will begin to stiffen after a little while, so you may need to stir in more water occasionally. You can experiment with how much water to use, but a good start would be about two or three tablespoons of water to a pan full of joint compound.

Basic Technique for Applying Joint Compound

It takes practice to learn the right consistency for each layer or how to use the broadknife with finesse. The best way to learn how to load the knife with compound, and how to spread and feather it would be to watch someone else do it, either in person or on video. This article will only touch on the basics to give you an idea about what to expect during this process.

Scoop a 5-inch drywall taping broadknife sideways into the compound and load only half the width of the blade. Center the blade over the joint so that the compound is on the leading edge and spread a smooth, thin layer of joint compound along the length of the seam, angling it toward the tape, closer and closer to the plasterboard, as you steadily drag it along the seam, forcing the compound into the depression created by the tapered edges of the plasterboard. The seam should be as flat as you can make it. Use just enough joint compound under the tape to hold it well. Make sure there are no humps, bumps or skips in the compound because if the layer is inconsistent or too thin, the tape will not stay put. Even tiny skips can cause blistering or bubbling problems that can show up later.

After applying first layer of joint compound, let it dry completely following the instructions on the compound that you have purchased. Lightly sand it down with fine sandpaper to get rid of any bumps or ridges before applying the next layer. Don't sand so hard that you dig into the tape or the surrounding drywall. Brush away any loose crumbs and apply the next layer of compound with next larger knife, usually 8-inches.

Feather the second layer of joint compound, extending the edges out to about 6-8 inches beyond the center of the tape or fastener head. Let it dry and sand lightly again. Brush away any loose crumbs and apply the third layer of compound with next larger knife, usually 10- or 12-inchess.

The third coat is wider than the second one and takes the feathered edges out to 12 inches. Let it dry and then sand it. Since this is your last chance to get the sanding correct, be very careful to make it smooth.

Embedding the Tape

Center one end of the tape over one end of the joint and press it into the wet joint compound. If the tape is not centered, your efforts are wasted. While guiding the tape with one hand, run the blade of a 5-inch broadknife along the joint to force the tape against the wet compound. When you reach the other end of the joint, press the knife tightly into both tape and wallboard and use it as a straight-edge for tearing off the excess tape. Repeat this procedure with all the seams. Let dry thoroughly before adding second and third coats of joint compound to the joints.

Taping the Inside Corners

Run the knife along one side of the corner joint, angling the loaded edge of the knife into the corner to create a slightly thicker layer of compound right at the seam. Repeat with the other side and do not worry if you scrape off a bit of compound from the first side.

Fold the tape along its lengthwise pre-creased mid-line and press women's jackets it lightly into the wet compound using your fingers to force the crease into the corner seam from one end to the other along the joint. Glide the 5-inch knife lightly over the surface of the tape, first along one side of the crease and then along the other side. Press just lightly enough to make the tape stick to the compound. Repeat this process using more pressure to squeeze out the excess compound along the seam. Finally, coat the tape lightly with some of the excess compound and glide the knife over one last time on both sides to leave a thin layer of compound on top of the tape.

Hiding Fastener Heads

Hold the blade almost flush against the plasterboard and draw the knife with the compound across a fastener head and the dimple surrounding it. Then scrape off the excess with a stroke that is at right angles (perpendicular) to the first. Repeat on all other fastener heads. Apply second and third coats in the same manner after each coat has thoroughly dried and shrunk a bit. After the 3rd coat, the dimple should not be visible when dry.

Covering a Corner Bead

Load about 2/3 of the width of a 5-inch broadknife with joint compound and lap the blade about two inches over the outside of the corner. Apply the compound by gliding the knife along one face of the bead. Repeat on the other face. Then scrape off the excess compound from your knife and smooth the joint by alternately running the knife down the two faces. Repeat with the second and third layers and be sure to feather the layers.

Feathering a Joint

Load joint compound onto the full width of an 8-inch knife and spread the second layer of compound over the first. Then, holding the knife slightly off-center so that it laps the joint unevenly, slide it down the joint again. This time bear down on the knife edge that is farthest from the joint to feather the compound on that side. Repeat with the other side. Apply the 3rd layer with a 12-inch knife.

Feathering an Inside Corner

Load joint compound onto the full width of a 5-inch knife and spread the second layer to one side of the corner. Scrape off any compound that laps onto the second side then slide the knife down the first side again, bearing down on the knife edge that is farthest from the joint to feather the compound on that side. Repeat with the other side.

Cleaning up

Before resealing a partially used container of joint compound, wipe off the interior sides and smooth the surface of the compound. If you aren't going to be using it for several days, you can pour 1/2 inch of water onto the surface to keep it from drying out in the can, and then just pour it off when you re-open the container.

After all the layers are done on all the joints and fastener heads just let everything dry completely before painting or papering the walls. With normal heat, this is about 8 to 12 hours, depending on humidity, but follow instructions on product container. Keep the room temperature above 50 degrees. A household fan or two set around the job can speed things up...and you are done!

Wirehaired Pointing Griffon Puppy And Dog Information

The Wirehaired Pointing Griffon makes a very good family pet and excellent hunting dog. They require lots of exercise and time outdoors so a properly fenced in yard would be ideal. They can get along with other pets, dogs and considerate children, especially if socialized at an early age. 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 Wirehaired Pointing Griffon is 20 to 24 inches to the withers (highest point of the shoulder) and 50 to 60 pounds.

*Special Health Considerations. Most dog breeds have certain inherited health problems associated with that specific breed and the Wirehaired Pointing Griffon is no exception. Although considered a very healthy breed, be on the look out for thyroid problems, skin allergies and Canine Hip Dysplasia (genetic based looseness in the hip joint that can lead to arthritis pain and lameness). 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 women's jackets 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. The Wirehaired Pointing Griffon has a double coat. The inner coat is soft and fine. The outer coat is stiff and harsh with beard, eyebrows and mustache. This breed needs occasional professional grooming. She should be brushed regularly. Brushing will help her maintain a clean and healthy coat, help you keep a closer eye on her health and strengthen your emotional bond with her.

Her ears should be checked once a week and be kept clean. If you have her professionally groomed, make sure ear cleaning and inspection is part of the package. No water or excess fluid should get in the dogs ears, and do not try to irrigate the ears. Ear cleaning is too complicated and critical to instruct here. Look for hair growing in the ear canal, excess wax, or moisture. If her ears have a discharge, foul odor or she seems to be in distress and you suspect an infection, or tumor, consult your veterinarian.

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 Wirehaired Pointing Griffon can live between 10 and 12 years with proper nutrition, medical care and excellent living conditions.

*History. The Wirehaired Pointing Griffon comes from France where they were used to hunt and retrieve. They were first registered by the American Kennel Association in 1887.

Some Registries:
*American Wirehaired Pointing Griffon Association
*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: Average 8 Wirehaired Pointing Griffon puppies

Category: Sporting Group, Gundog

Terms To Describe: Intelligent, affectionate, quick, outgoing, trustworthy, graceful,

*SPECIAL GOOD POINTS
Easy to train.
Makes a good watch dog.

*SPECIAL BAD POINTS
Makes a poor guard dog.

*Other Names Known By: Korthals Griffon, Griffon DArret a Poil Dur, Pointing Wirehaired Griffon, supreme gundog

*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.

Men's Fashion Must-Haves for University

You should probably know by now that college is a completely different animal from high school, and that goes for both the academics and the lifestyle. College fashion is a more mature, if trickier, affair than the styles that you used to favor back in your early teen days. Sure, it's the perfect time to try out new things and discover your individual sense of style. There are, however, certain things that are difficult to live without at uni.

Suit and Tie
While these are items that you should have had at the very first mention of 'prom,' you should buy yourself a suit and at least one formal necktie as soon as you receive the letter of admission. College, after all, is your first stab at adult men's fashion, which places a high value on the reliable combination of a suit and a tie. You'll likely find yourself in at least one formal event during your first month there, and that will call for a suit and tie.

Many guides exist to detail the kinds of suits and neckties that a fashionable man must own. Essentially, you should start simple when buying your very first set. Not only will they be the cheapest and thus the likeliest to be within the average collegiate budget, but they'll also be some of the best investments in your closet that you could possibly make.

If you find yourself at a loss on what to get first, start with a navy two piece suit that has a two-button jacket. This formal-casual go-between should give you the best mileage throughout your stay at college. Pair this with a striped tie, particularly of the repp style; it's a timeless design that you should be able to use as often as the suit.

Sport Coat
At college, you'll find that the real range of men's dress codes extends far beyond merely 'casual,' 'semiformal' and 'formal'. There will be occasions when you want to be formal but dressed down, casual but dressed up or mixed-and-matched. For those times when the traditional dress codes fail you, the sport coat does much to change a look.

Somewhere between the formal suit jacket and the practical cold weather jacket lies the sport coat, which does a bit of both. It adds a formal touch to an otherwise dressed down outfit, while at the same time giving you another layer on cold days. Throw it over chinos and a polo shirt for a laid back weekend outfit. Wearing it with dark jeans and a dressier shirt makes the jacket perfect for going out for dinner or movies.

Like with the suit, navy is always a good starting point with a sport coat because it's such a versatile color. Black and brown styles, however, are also good options, and should be considered if you have the extra budget for them.

Messenger Bag
Backpacks aren't going to work as well after you've outgrown the halls of high school. In college, everyt women's jackets hing - your bag included - should declare refinement and maturity. It's time to swap in your battered old backpack for something a little more adult-worthy.

Since you'll be bringing fewer books around and will likely have a dorm room for all your extra stuff, you won't need that much space anymore. A slimmer, sleeker messenger should be perfect for the new collegiate you. This is just as well, since the load of your school stuff will no longer be distributed across both your shoulders.

Canvas is a good and readily available material for messenger bags, and one in black or brown should serve you well. For a true fashion investment, though, consider leather in black or brown. It's more expensive and harder to maintain, but looks a lot more adult and adds character to your outfit. If you can't afford real leather just yet, there are other styles made from stamped PVC that should create the same effect for less money.

It's said that college is a different world, and that's true as far as fashion is concerned. You'll definitely want to consider a few wardrobe upgrades before finally entering the world of adult education.