15 Great Girlfriend Getaway Ideas in Temecula Valley Southern California Wine Country

1-Get away: Temecula Valley midweek
Less-busy weekdays mean potential conversations with Temecula Valley Southern California winery family-members, women's jackets winemakers; more attention in Old Town Temecula, Promenade Temecula. Most Temecula hotels/motels/resorts offer special (better-than-weekend) rates Sunday-through-Thursday; see VisitTemecula.org for special offers.

2-Discover: Temecula Valley Southern California's De Portola Wine Trail
Taste award-winning premium-wines at boutique-wineries (Cougar, Danza del Sol, Gershon Bachus, Keyways, Leoness, Oak Mountain, Robert Renzoni). Most: family-owned, open-daily. Make reservations: local, wine-country tour-and-transportation companies. Visit again in spring for "Big Red Fest."

3-Explore: Old Town Temecula Tasting Trail
Palate-pleasing establishments abound; experience Temecula Olive Oil, Old Town Spice Merchants, Old Town Root Beer, Old Town Sweet Shop. Visit again in spring for "Taste of Temecula Valley."

4-Indulge: Temecula Valley spa treatments
With signature, vine-based massage-and-body rituals, GrapeSeed Spa means vintage relaxation. Spa Pechanga is for rejuvenating (hot-stone massages; nourishing wraps). Murrieta Day Spa is a pampering escape (manicures, pedicures). Inquire about seasonal specials (rose-facials, peppermint foot-massages).

5-Shop: Promenade Temecula
One-hundred-seventy Promenade Temecula specialty-shops include sought-after Macy's, H&M, Lemonchello, Williams-Sonoma, Pottery Barn, Apple. Dine: Lazy Dog Café, P.F. Chang's, Yard House. Block-buster movies: Edwards 15 Cinemas.

6-Experience: Pechanga excitement
Pechanga Resort & Casino (Western U.S.'s largest) features poker-tournaments (54-tables), 130 table-games, 3,800 Las Vegas-style slot machines; top-name concerts (Ringo Starr, Dierks Bentley); 9 award-winning restaurants.

7-Take flight: Temecula Valley Southern California Wine Country hot air balloon
Float serenely at sunrise with Grape Escape, California Dreamin', D&D Ballooning, Magical Adventures; majestic vineyard, rolling-hill views.

8-Shop: Old Town Temecula
Pedestrian-friendly, Old Town Temecula includes 60+ specialty stores. Women love The Farmer's Wife; charming, Temecula Lavender Company's products; Old California Lavender's lotions, oils. Browse Granny's Attic for collectibles, antiques, vintage-clothing. Dine alfresco: Front Street, Palumbo's, Soro's, Sweet Lumpy's. Dessert: Robin's Nest. Return for Bluegrass Festival, Street Painting, Hot Summer Nights, Quilt Show, Winterfest events.

9- Horse-drawn carriage or 1914 cable car tour: Temecula Valley So Cal Wine Country
A Temecula Carriage Company or Temecula Valley Cable Car wine-country ride, wine tasting, and picnic is sublime.

10-Savor: Temecula Valley So Cal "off-the-beaten-path" award-winning wines
Local tour-and-transportation companies help make for relaxed tours of off-the-beaten-path wineries. Most: family-owned, open-daily. Calle Contento Road has Briar Rose, Falkner, Lumiere. Others on roads-less-traveled: Doffo, Foot Path, Palumbo, new Lorimar Winery.

11-Hike and picnic: Santa Rosa Plateau
Get sandwiches/picnic goodies to-go (Campini's, E.A.T. Marketplace, Temecula Valley Cheese Company) then head to 9,000-acre Ecological Reserve (sunrise-to-sunset, daily). Inquire at Visitors Center (Tuesday-Sunday): seasonal-happenings. Most hiking-trails: easy-to-moderate. Wheelchair-accessible: interpretive-nature trail, vernal-pool trail. Small songbirds winter-over in oak-woodlands. With good rain, miraculous vernal-pools linger.

12-Explore: historic Old Town Temecula
At Temecula Valley Visitors Center, pick-up Old-Town-map self-guided tour that includes circa 1890 Burnham Store now The MERC (entertainment/art venue); 1914 First National Temecula Bank, now The Bank Mexican Restaurant. Explore They Passed This Way monument; Temecula Valley Museum exhibits; Mission Revival-style Civic Center; Luise?o-basket artistry-inspired fountain.

13-Golf: Temecula Valley vacation-worthy courses
Celebrate-the-game at Arthur Hills-designed Journey at Pechanga (Golfweek, GOLF Magazine top-course); par 4, Hole 6 has largest California elevation drop (175-feet). Dick Rossen/Ted Robinson, Sr.-designed Temecula Creek Inn has Golf Digest's "Places to Play" 4-star rating. Ron Fream-designed RedHawk is Golf Today's 7th-best, California public-course. Ted Robinson-designed/P. Dye-updated Legends is rebounding to its Southern-California's-best-golfing-experience glory. Robert Trent Jones, Sr.-designed Golf Club at Rancho California is on "Best Public Courses" lists; Ted Robinson Sr.-redesigned Pala Mesa is Golf Digest highly-rated.

14-Shop: Lake Elsinore Outlets
Shop 50+ discounted/factory stores like Bath & Body Works, GAP, Guess, OshKosh, SKEECHERS, Vans.

15-Make it: A Temecula Valley Celebration
Temecula Valley Southern California is ideal to celebrate birthdays, bachelorette parties, special occasions – and "the more, the merrier." Most Temecula hotels offer special-midweek (better-than-weekend) group-rates Sunday-through-Thursday with 10 guestrooms-or-more; contact Visit Temecula sales, 951/491-6085.

***Information is believed accurate but may be subject to change.

The Temecula Valley Convention & Visitors Bureau, the region's official tourism marketing organization and resource for visitors is online at VisitTemecula.org; "Temecula Valley Southern California Wine Country" on Facebook; and @Visit_Temecula on Twitter. Open 7-days, Temecula Valley Visitors Center is in Old Town Temecula, Third Street/Mercedes, next to Temecula Civic Center. For information/assistance, call 888/363-2852, 951/491-6085.

Champion CW22 Men’s Double Dry Performance T-Shirt - 15% Discount - No Minimum

Champion CW22 Men's 4 oz. Double Dry Performance T-Shirt, regularly priced at $16.66 is now on sale for $14.16 with no minimum from 9/03/12 thru 9/10 at Crooked Brook.

The CW22 is 100% polyester jersey interlock with Double Dry? finish to wick moisture away from the body and helps controls moisture build-up. This t-shirt is tagless with a self-fabric collar and neck tape, along with a reflective "C" logo on left sleeve and Champion? script logo at center back neck.

Polyester performance t-shirts help improve physical performance by supporting the body's natural temperature regulating mechanism. Unlike cotton t-shirts that trap moisture and become heavy and clingy, polyester performance t-shirts pull perspiration away from skin and transport it to the surface of the shirt, where it evaporates rapidly. They work great in hot weather, but they're also a great choice in cooler temperatures, since they won't become damp and chilly like cotton shirts can.

Sizes: S, M, L, XL, 2XL, 3XL
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About T-Shirts

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T-shirts, with and without buttons, were adopted by miners and stevedores during the late 19th century as a convenient covering for hot environments.

T-shirts, as a slip-on garment without buttons, originally became popular in the United States when they were issued by the U.S. Navy during or following the Spanish American War. These were a crew-necked, short-sleeved, white cotton undershirt to be worn under a uniform. It became common for sailors and Marines in work parties, the early submarines, and tropical climates to remove their uniform "jacket", wearing (and soiling) only the undershirt.

Named the t-shirt due to the shape of the garment's outline, it soon became popular as a bottom layer of clothing for workers in various industries, including agriculture. The t-shirt was easily fitted, easily cleaned, were made in various colors and patterns and inexpensive, and for this reason it became the shirt of choice for young boys.

Basic t-shirts are staples in the promotional products industry and it is important that vendors understand their client's budget and needs right from the start. A vendor's presentation should always include at least three levels of basic T-shirts so customers can see and feel the differences. 50/50 T-shirts are a great value; their low price and durability from the blend of cotton and polyester make them a customer favorite. However, 100% cotton t-shirts offer the softness and comfort many customers want for their promotional pieces. When looking for a substantial and ultra soft t-shirt, 100% ringspun cotton t-shir women's jackets ts are the way to go.

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Crooked Brook is a unit of the atelier division of an art studio that offers full service apparel design, pattern making, sample making, private-label small lot production, direct-to garment printing and embroidery. Since 1989, they've built a strong reputation of providing top-notch apparel designs, patterns, fit and production samples for many brand name catalogs and retailers, as well as wardrobe and costumes for movies, television and theater.

All Crooked Brook branded garments and accessories are proudly made to order in the U.S.A.

In addition, Crooked Brook offers:

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Loudmouth Launches The Ultimate Tailgate Pant

Get your game pants on! Loudmouth Golf, the leader in bold and bright apparel, is excited to announce their new line of collegiate tailgate pants. Available in Loudmouth's iconic patterns, the collegiate line is perfect for students, alumni, faculty and superfans who are loud and proud of their schools. Currently there are eighteen schools available including The University of Alabama, University of Arkansas, University of Mississippi, University of Kentucky, and University of Tennessee.

"At Loudmouth, we want all sororities and fraternities to look their best and alumni to be the talk of the tailgate," says Loudmouth Golf CEO, Larry Jackson. "Our pants give a whole new mean women's coats ing to school pride … and besides, chicks dig'em," adds Jackson.

Loudmouth's college line, which is licensed by The Collegiate Licensing Company on behalf of its partner institutions, is offered for men and women and is available in the made-to-order section of the Loudmouth website. Made-to-order is Loudmouth's revolutionary, flexible way for customers to design pants to their exact specifications. This includes selecting custom lengths, style options and licensed embroidery. Men's pants are available up to 60" waist and 40" inseam. Ladies skorts and shorts are available in a variety of inseams.

Additional schools for Loudmouth's college line include: Georgetown University, Louisiana State University, Morehead State, Oklahoma State, Oregon State, Purdue University, San Jose State University, Texas Tech, The University of Kansas, University of Connecticut, University of Georgia, University of Nebraska, University of Memphis. Loudmouth is continuously adding schools.

Loudmouth clothing is made in 97% cotton and 3% spandex.
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Customers Kick Up Their Heels In Burlesque Costumes At Yandy.com this Halloween

Customers are brushing up on their cancan and kicking up their heels for sexy burlesque costumes from Yandy.com this 2012 Halloween. Yandy.com, online retailer of sexy Halloween costumes, offers shoppers thousands of costume options, burlesque costumes being one of the highest searched for the site.

With 35 different burlesque inspired costumes to peruse in a variety of price ranges, Yandy shoppers will not want for variety. Traditionally, burlesque costumes appeal to fashion jackets online Halloween shoppers because of the intricate details like feather plume hats, beaded fringe and risqué silhouettes. Some of the most popular choices include the Deluxe Burlesque Beauty Costume which features a pink and black corset top, layered ruffle skirt with a short in front and long in back silhouette, hat and gloves and the Burlesque Show Girl Costume which includes a black corset with purple sequin detail, an attached black and purple feather skirt, beaded fringe, booty shorts, feather head piece and neckpiece, to name a few.

With so many intricate embellishments, Yandy's burlesque costumes will only look expensive. Yandy's burlesque costumes start as low as $32.95 and range up to $163.95 for more deluxe styles.

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At Yandy.com, customers not only have so many options when shopping for sexy burlesque costumes to choose from but they also receive additional incentives for shopping like free, flat rate shipping on orders over $70 as well as a free panty with every order.

About Yandy.com
E-commerce is on the rise and Yandy.com is one of the largest online retailers of lingerie, sexy Halloween costumes, swimwear and clothing on the web. Founded in 2003, Yandy boasts more than 6,500 products always in stock at easily affordable prices. Yandy ensures that every customer will receive a safe, secure and private online shopping experience and is backed by COMODO online security and Google Checkout. Yandy is dedicated to customer service and only sells what is in stock which allows for quick, same day shipping. Offering the highest quality products at the most affordable prices in the market, Yandy has become a leader in e-commerce. Yandy works closely with all of the manufacturers they distribute for and hand select all of the items on the Web site to ensure customers have the largest and most diverse collection to choose from. In addition, the customer service team at Yandy is unrivaled. With attentive and helpful operators, should a question or problem arise, the customer service team at Yandy is always willing and able to assist. At Yandy, every customer can Be Sexy.

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Author Tom Mathews Explores Poverty and Hardship in Old India

In India, "devadasi" is the religious tradition of marrying young women to deities, so they can serve the gods as temple dancers. With his newly published novel, Devadasi, "A Nun's Story", Tom Matthews reveals the startling truth of the impoverishment that plagues struggling families in India, and how many daughters have no other choice but to dedicate their lives to the gods in order to spare their families from the burden of financially supporting them.

The story begins with Rosemarie, an average Indian girl who goes to school and studies diligently. She enjoys talking with her friend Gladys and aspires to study at the university to become a doctor. Her father Antony works as a manual laborer, while her mother Anna is a simple housewife, they are both devout Catholics who love Rosemarie and do everything they can to support her. She is introduced to a handsome young man named Ouseph, Gladys' cousin, and they take a liking to each other. They continue on seeing each other when, one evening, while they are alone by the river, Ouseph take women's jackets s it too far and ends up violating Rosemarie.

Rosemarie discovers that she is pregnant with Ouseph's child. Her family is shocked but they console her and, as the father, Antony, confronts the man responsible, however Ouseph's wealthy father manages to keep him from being held accountable. Unable to do anything, Antony goes back home to his family, and works even harder to support his daughter and her unborn child. When the baby is delivered, there is another mouth to feed, and another child to clothe and shelter, but together the family tries to make ends meet. Rosemarie sees the difficulties her parents have to endure, as well as the fates of the other impoverished families around her, and realizes that only God can solve their problems. Silently, she contemplates a choice that will change their lives forever. To save her family, she must give up her hopes, her dreams, and all the things most important to her.

Devadasi, "A Nun's Story" is a touching work that will resonate with readers of every stripe, as the story of Rosemarie and her family represents the story of countless daughters and families in the Third World. Though set in colonial India, the realities of Mathews' novel still apply today as the gulf between rich and poor continues to widen, and as those on the bottom rung of society struggle just to survive each passing day.

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About the Author
Tom Mathews was born in a middle-class family in the heartland of the tropical Kerala State in India. He wrote and published articles in prominent magazines in Kerala, and wrote in professional journals following his immigration to the USA. His first novel in English, Ganga Puthri: Aparna's Story, was widely acclaimed by the Indian community in the USA, and Devadasi, "A Nun's Story" is his second novel in English.

Devadasi, "A Nun's Story" * by Tom Mathews
Publication Date: September 5, 2012
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Generate Traffic To Your Site The Effective Way - Part 1

If you are new to internet marketing, or a newbie, you may find the hardest part about the whole process is not about finding the right niche market (there are countless), it's not about creating a website (many sites sell you ready made websites, sort of plug and play) and it's not about how to write a killer sales page. It's about the heart of any business: traffic generation. How do you promote your product? Where do your prospective buyers find you?

Traffic is a lingo which means getting streams of visitors to visit your site. Without buyers, a business cannot exist. It's as simple as that. Actually, there are many ways to go about it. Some require capital and some are free. Some are straight forward and some require a bit of creativity. See if any of these will help you with marketing your products.

1. Using affiliates to promote your products
If you have a product in the 'real world' and need to promote it in a big way, what would you need? A good team of hungry sales people, of course! The more the better as you can expand faster and wider globally. This is true even in the virtual world. How do get sales people to sell your products online?

They term is called 'affiliate marketing'. Affiliates are sales people who promote your products via their own website or other legitimate ways to receive a commission set by you, the seller or publisher. If you check out Clickbank, you can scan through their marketplace to see the various topics and products that are listed. Clickbank, however, specializes in ebooks, or non tangible products. Many of the publishers make money through their affiliate program, not direct sales.

You can promote your ebook here as a publisher and offer your affiliate 50-75% commission for every sale they make. No one has to worry about inventory and overhead costs. It's an ebook, downloadable in a matter of minutes! Buyers love ebooks and they are the hottest products on the internet today. Other sites you can check out is PayDotCom and Commission Junction. These are high traffic sites and your products will be seen much faster than if you were to offer affiliate programs in your own website. But that's not a bad idea too!

2. Distributing articles
There are thousands of article directories on the internet and for successful marketing, article written is gold and must be in the top 3 ways to promote your products. Your articles should be between 400-800 words and should not be seen as blatantly promoting a product. Directories love articles that are not promotional and are factual. Make sure th women's jackets at they are rich in relevant keywords (at
least 3-5% of the total word count) as this will help improve your ranking in the search engines.

If you are not able to write your own articles, you can purchase PLRs and change about 30% of the content to avoid being accused of duplication and being banned by the directories. If you prefer original articles, you can hire a ghost writer to write them for you for a fee. Writing and submitting articles one by one is tedious and time consuming. One of the best ways to get your articles published in hundreds of directories is to go through an article directory submitter such as Articlemarketer, which will do the submission for you.

3. Create an ebook
You may be wondering how creating an ebook can generate traffic to your site. A well written ebook can presell a product and lead readers to a targeted site just adding links in the content. The secret is to present the link as a reference rather than trying to convince the reader to 'click here and buy now".

These potential customers are already assessing the writer as an 'expert' in the field of the topic of this book and any links included which reads as a value added information will generate more trust than doubt in the reader's mind. How do you promote the ebook? Give it out as a free gift in your advertisements, blogs, forums or articles. Everyone loves free gifts and won't hesitate to click to get it! Giving out free gifts is one of the fastest ways to make money online for the newbies.

4. Pay Per Click (PPC)
If you want one of the fastest way to generate traffic to your site, this is it. However, you will need to take a little time in selecting high probability keywords to optimize the search engines. Creating a niche market means exhausting every possible keyword or keyword phrases that a prospective buyer will type on the search engines. There is also a lot of trial and error to find which advertisement title and description works and which doesn't. The most popular PPC search engines are Google, Yahoo, MSN Live and Ask.

Before you even attempt PPC, be aware that the cost can run from hundreds to thousands of dollars in a matter of months, If your keywords are too general, you will get a lot of clicks but very little sales because including words like "toys" when your products are specifically action figure toys will not bring your target market to your site and it will cost you a lot of money at the end of the month. So select your keywords carefully!

The internet is constantly evolving. New technology that emerges creates new ways to market products online. What is hot last month will be old news next month. The important thing to remember is that making money online needs to be kept simple. Websites have to be non-confusing, easy to read and free of distractions. Your sales page need not be long winded filled with your grandmother's stories. Keep it straight to the point, don't sugar coat facts to the point that it looks unrealistic to the reader, such as "Easy Ways For Newbies To Make $100,000 in 30 Days". It's not believable and you would have lost a prospective buyer within seconds. Persevere, test & retest different methods of marketing and don't give up. Many have made profitable gains on the internet and so can you

50 Ways to Say I Love You

A giggly game of Trivial Pursuit and a tall margarita. After nine years of marriage, that is how my husband and I last expressed our love for one another.

It is important to say I Love You with both passion and frequency. And we can say it not only with our words but with our actions, with our facial expressions and body language, even with our thoughts. Lasting intimacy comes from an everyday appreciation and a reverence for the daily moments we spend in the company of one another.

Here are 50 simple ways you can demonstrate the depth of your love. (I have used the words he and she interchangeably here. The following ideas are not gender specific.)

1. Write down fifty favorite memories of your life spent together so far. Invite your partner to add to the list, as well as to share special ideas for the future.

2. Leave a message on her voicemail with a silly, romantic poem. (Roses are red, violets are blue . . .)

3. Make a CD featuring the songs that have been important in you women's coats r relationship. Slip it into the CD player of her car.

4. Bring homemade cookies or brownies to his office with a simple love note.

5. Spoon.

6. Surprise her with some bath salts and her favorite magazine. Then take the kids out of the house for the evening so she can enjoy some time alone.

7. Stash a love note in his shoe.

8. Spend some time talking about all the goals you have been able to accomplish during your time as a couple. Reflecting on the things that you have been able to do with the strength of the other, including the challenges, can really help you to remember and to celebrate the depth of your relationship and how you have supported one another through it all.

9. Serve her breakfast in bed.

10. Give him some time one Saturday to do something he enjoys but rarely takes the time for.

11. Buy her luxurious new silk pajamas that will make her feel treasured and cherished each time she puts them on.

12. Create a special sign (such as a specific hand gesture) that means I Love You, just between the two of you.

13. Listen without interrupting.

14. Give her a few minutes of time alone when she first gets home from work. Sometimes, we each need a bit of time to process the transition from work life to family life.

15. Watch a sporting event together.

16. Place a single daisy on her windshield.

17. Kiss.

18. Surprise him by purchasing his favorite DVD or the latest CD of his favorite vocal artist.

19. Talk lovingly about your partner to others, and avoid criticizing your mate to your friends or family. Even if your words never make it back to your partner, the tension and negative energy will eventually wedge its way between you.

20. Talk a walk together.

21. Rub his back.

22. Dance to your favorite song.

23. Re-create your first date.

24. Light candles at dinnertime.

25. Write a love note and slip it under his pillow.

26. Send a romantic text message.

27. Send flowers, just because.

28. Keep a scrapbook of your love, from first meeting through courtship, through marriage. Write a few journal entries about how your love for one another has evolved as you have grown together, and the new kinds of energy each new phase of your relationship has created.

29. Take him out to lunch.

30. Make her coffee so it is ready when she gets up.

31. Jot down 20 things you love about him and slip it under his dinner plate.

32. Cook her favorite breakfast.

33. Choose a book you both will enjoy, and read it aloud together.

34. Rent a romantic movie.

35. Slip a Hershey Kiss and a Hershey Hug into her coat pocket.

36. Write about the feelings you felt when you first met your mate. Write about the first time you knew you were in love.

37. Celebrate special days in your relationship with unique traditions and rituals.

38. Have you been holding a grudge against your partner? Today, forgive it and move on. Witness how much power the act of forgiveness injects into your relationship.

39. Rub her feet.

40. Find creative places to write I Love You: in whipped cream on a slice of pie, carved into the side of an apple, in the steam on the bathroom mirror.

41. Bring flowers to her in the middle of the day.

42. Spend a few minutes together in bed each morning.

43. Call his mother and father and thank them for creating such a wonderful son.

44. Do a chore that is typically reserved for him.

45. Tell her she looks amazing.

46. Write her a love letter and mail it.

47. If she has had a rough day at work, bring home her favorite take out and a bottle of wine.

48. Create a marquis on your screensaver that declares your love.

49. Choose your favorite photo of the two of you as a couple and frame two copies: one for each of you to take to work.

50. Play a board game or a game of cards. (Margaritas optional.)

How to Plan a Homebased Office

The work environment you need to create in your home office will depend on what sort of business you do. All home offices need positive overtones so you feel encouraged to work hard and accomplish what you need to do. If you have a negative work environment with drab colors, poor lighting and awkward storage, you won't want to be there, let alone work in it.

On the other hand, if you love your office space, you'll look forward to working. This can increase your productivity to the extent that your business will become a success much sooner than you expected.

Apart from the positive/negative aspects, each business will require different a environment. If you are a freelance writer or graphic designer running a business from your home office, then you will need an environment that will make your clients feel you know what you are doing. This environment should be sober and solid. If you walked into an accountant's office where heavy metal music was throbbing, or that had children's toys scattered all over the floor, you might not want to trust him with your finances.

But if you went to an office where someone was supposed to design your wedding gown, or flower arrangements, you would not be impressed with heavy, dark furniture and shuttered windows. So the environment you create for your home office will need to be appropriate for your specific business.

If you need to concentrate carefully in your business -- you might even be a computer programmer -- you will want to create an environment that is conducive to concentration. This will mean freedom from interruption and unnecessary noise. If you need to share your office, then screens placed between you both will create privacy and freedom from distraction. Even if the other person is quiet, just seeing him or her sitting there or moving around, is likely to distract you.

You can create the right environment with the use of color, style of furniture, lighting and decoration. Bright colors and contemporary furniture will create an upbeat, funky kind of environment that stimulates the creative thought processes needed by some home businesses. Cool blues and greens with potted plants will provide a calm atmosphere. Neutral tones with dark or heavy wooden furniture will create an atmosphere of trust and dependability. So whatever kind of environment you need, go for it.

Maximizing Space: How to Create a Closet Home O women's jackets ffice

It's true; you really can utilize that closet space for a home office. Open wide the doors and get out your measuring tape. Even if you don't have a computer desk yet, you'll be sure to find the measurements of one in that last batch of junk mail catalogues that arrived in your mailbox. Once you have the measurements, go ahead and measure that closet space. See? It won't? What do you need a desk for anyway? Forget the desk; shelving at the right height is all you need.

So what is the first task? Take everything out of the closet. Throw out what you don't need and store the rest elsewhere, even if you need to buy another cupboard and put it out on the back veranda or in the laundry. If you have garments stored in there, you could keep them on a garment rack or store them in a space bag under the bed. We mostly don't need half the stuff we keep, so you'll surely be able to dispose of some. You might even decide to sell it on eBay.

Once the closet is empty, you'll need to take out any shelves or inserts and the rod that goes across the top. Vacuum the dust out and give the closet a fresh coat of paint. Use a light color so your office space won't be too dark.

Re-measure it now to be sure your measurements are exact. Decide what you are going to put in there besides the computer. Will you need a printer, scanner, fax, or photocopier? One thing you will need to put in there is a good light and some power points, so you may need to get an electrician to inspect it.

Wall-mounted shelving will take advantage of the height of your closet and provide needed storage space. Depending on how wide your closet is, you may be able to fit shelves down to the floor on one side. But leave ample leg space when working this out. You don't want to crack your knees on a hard edge every time you move.

Shelf space can be maximized by the use of cartons or boxes to pile things into. If you need to share it with family members, each one should have their own shelf with the tallest person using the top shelf. A closet is ideal for an office because you can simply close the doors when you've finished and the room will look neat and tidy.

Keep Your Masonry Looking Like New

It may be inaccurate to apply the term "maintenance" to such permanent installations as masonry projects, but there are times when some touch-up work is in order. The most common fault that will appear in concrete - is, despite the most careful preparation of mix, installation and curing - is a crack.

If this is due to a poor subbase the crack can become quite serious, especially if uneven settling causes a portion of the slab to sink below the grade level of adjacent areas. Many times it is necessary to crack up the nuisance area, remove the old concrete and repour. But this sort of major repair job will become necessary only if you neglect the procedures outlined or skip some of the steps in an effort to hurry the job.

Most of the time the crack will be isolated - across a corner or into an expansion or contraction joint. When it is too bad to walk on or too unsightly to tolerate, it can be easily repaired. The first step is to remove the bad concrete.

If the crack is wide and deep you can often get a pry bar under the piece and lift it right off the sub-base. If the repair area is in the center of a slab or walk, use a wide chisel and hammer to remove the bad material. Be sure all edges are clean even if you have to chip off a little concrete from adjacent good areas.

Clean the section thoroughly to remove all dirt, dust and any foreign matter. Oil or grease will make it difficult for the new patch to adhere to existing concrete; if any is present, remove it by washing with a solution of 8 oz. of tri-sodium-phosphate in 1 gal. of hot water. Scrub the surface thoroughly with the solution and rinse with clean water.

Allow excess moisture to drain off and paint the area with pure cement adhesive. Coat the bottom of the cavity as well as all edges. When this coating is sticky to the touch it is ready to take the pour.

Cement adhesive should also be used in the mix you make for the repair job. Fifteen oz. of dry mix cement adhesive product, an equal amount of water and a 60 lb. sack of concrete makes a good repair substance. The ingredients should be thoroughly mixed and then mixed again with enough additional water to get a good flowing concrete. Cement adhesive products may differ, so be sure to read labels carefully and follow directions.

Apply the mix to the prepared, tacky surface and work it in just enough to fill all crevices. Finish with float or trowel to match adjacent areas. As soon as the patch has hardened on the surface so it won't mar, women's coats sprinkle it with water and cover with paper or canvas or an old burlap sack and keep the surface damp for at least three days. If the weather is hot or if the repair job will be exposed to bright sunlight, it is a good idea to cover and keep moist for an even longer period.

Caulking Small Cracks

Where the size or location of the crack does not justify a complete repair, it is usually advisable to seal it with a suitable caulking material to prevent it from collecting water.

In brickwork or concrete block, cracks may occur at door and window openings. They can be caused by settling of the house and/or foundation, or even by moisture in a joint which, in freezing weather, expands the joint and forms a crack. Repair is simple - just a matter of cleaning the crack and refilling it with fresh mortar.

With a little time and effort, masonry can be maintained almost perfectly for a very long time.

Types of Chihuahua Dogs

The word "Chihuahua" means an arid, sandy place and there are actually several types of Chihuahua dogs. Apple head Chihuahuas have a very round head, a small snout, and close-set eyes. Their heads can be shaped like deer or they can have apple heads. These fascinating animals originated in Chihuahua, Mexico and were objects of worship to the ancient Aztecs. It is believed that Chihuahuas may be the oldest breed of dog to exist in the American continents.

If you love Chihuahuas, of course you'll want to know more about them. Whichever type of Chihuahua dog you find, you owe it to yourself to think about taking one of these small devoted dogs home with you; you will find them to be entertaining and companionable pets for many years to come. The ones with deer heads have an elongated nose similar to Doberman Pinschers. The darling tan dog that starred in the Taco Bell commercial is representative of the most popular type of Chihuahua. Don't be fooled into paying more for a Chihuahua merely because of its description.

Long-Haired Chihuahuas can have flat or curly hair, and it is quite soft, with extra fluff around the tail and ears. The Chihuahua in part due to their portable size has become quite popular lately and their popularity continues to grow. In addition, once you buy one Chihuahua, you will want to get another! All Chihuahuas are genetically a toy breed, and breeding to produce the tiniest dog possible is a long-established custom. Standard Chihuahuas today weight six pounds or less, and are six to nine inches tall. A slighter larger breed of Chihuahua existed in the 2nd century BC, and was known as a symbol of the upper class.

If you live in an apartment, you couldn't do better than to get one of these tiny dogs. The American Kennel Club recognizes long-haired and short-haired types of Chihuahuas. Chihuahuas come in all sorts of colors, including chocolate, cream, silver, blue, black and fawn. Although the Chihuahua is known as the smallest of the dog breeds, but what many people don't realize is there are different Chihuahua types. Their tail is sometimes curved. It was probably bred with miniature Chinese dogs which the Spanish introduced to the New World. It's easy to understand why Chihuahuas are the 10th most popular dog in the United States, since they're such an intelligent dog, and fiercely protective of their owners.

Shorthaired companions may need a little extra warmth, sometimes burrowing under covers to maintain their body heat while asleep. They are wonderful companions and live a long life, in many cases getting to be 16 years or older. The terms "teacup" and "mini" when applied to Chihuahuas are merely commercial designations used to try to elicit high prices from the buyer. This little powerhouse has a huge heart so don't be fooled by its tiny size! The smooth coat of the short-haired type sheds very little. My friend has a Chihuahua that will growl whenever anyone has the audacity to uncover her.

If you live in an apartment, you couldn't do better than to get one of these tiny dogs. The American Kennel Club recognizes long-haired and short-haired types of Chihuahuas. Chihuahuas come in all sorts of colors, including chocolate, cream, silver, blue, black and fawn. Although the Chihuahua is known as the smallest of the dog breeds, but what many people don't realize is there are different Chihu fashion jackets ahua types. Their tail is sometimes curved. It was probably bred with miniature Chinese dogs which the Spanish introduced to the New World. It's easy to understand why Chihuahuas are the 10th most popular dog in the United States, since they're such an intelligent dog, and fiercely protective of their owners.

Keep Your Masonry Looking Like New

It may be inaccurate to apply the term "maintenance" to such permanent installations as masonry projects, but there are times when some touch-up work is in order. The most common fault that will appear in concrete - is, despite the most careful preparation of mix, installation and curing - is a crack.

If this is due to a poor subbase the crack can become quite serious, especially if uneven settling causes a portion of the slab to sink below the grade level of adjacent areas. Many times it is necessary to crack up the nuisance area, remove the old concrete and repour. But this sort of major repair job will become necessary only if you neglect the procedures outlined or skip some of the steps in an effort to hurry the job.

Most of the time the crack will be isolated - across a corner or into an expansion or contraction joint. When it is too bad to walk on or too unsightly to tolerate, it can be easily repaired. The first step is to remove the bad concrete.

If the crack is wide and deep you can often get a pry bar under the piece and lift it right off the sub-base. If the repair area is in the center of a slab or walk, use a wide chisel and hammer to remove the bad material. Be sure all edges are clean even if you have to chip off a little concrete from adjacent good areas.

Clean the section thoroughly to remove all dirt, dust and any foreign matter. Oil or grease will make it difficult for the new patch to adhere to existing concrete; if any is present, remove it by washing with a solution of 8 oz. of tri-sodium-phosphate in 1 gal. of hot water. Scrub the surface thoroughly with the solution and rinse with clean water.

Allow excess moisture to drain off and paint the area with pure cement adhesive. Coat the bottom of the cavity as well as all edges. When this coating is sticky to the touch it is ready to take the pour.

Cement adhesive should also be used in the mix you make for the repair job. Fifteen oz. of dry mix cement adhesive product, an equal amount of water and a 60 lb. sack of concrete makes a good repair substance. The ingredients should be thoroughly mixed and then mixed again with enough additional water to get a good flowing concrete. Cement adhesive products may differ, so be sure to read labels carefully and follow directions.

Apply the mix to the prepared, tacky surface and work it in just enough to fill all crevices. Finish with float or trowel to match adjacent areas. As soon as the patch has hardened on the surface so it won't mar, women's coats sprinkle it with water and cover with paper or canvas or an old burlap sack and keep the surface damp for at least three days. If the weather is hot or if the repair job will be exposed to bright sunlight, it is a good idea to cover and keep moist for an even longer period.

Caulking Small Cracks

Where the size or location of the crack does not justify a complete repair, it is usually advisable to seal it with a suitable caulking material to prevent it from collecting water.

In brickwork or concrete block, cracks may occur at door and window openings. They can be caused by settling of the house and/or foundation, or even by moisture in a joint which, in freezing weather, expands the joint and forms a crack. Repair is simple - just a matter of cleaning the crack and refilling it with fresh mortar.

With a little time and effort, masonry can be maintained almost perfectly for a very long time.

Miniature Pinscher Essential Facts And Info

The Miniature Pinscher has a bright personality and makes a clever and charming
companion. They are also called Mini-Pins and they are one of the most energetic small dog breeds.

This breed was developed in Germany and thought to be a cross between a Dachshund and an Italian Greyhound. Their original use was to keep the rat population down in the stables.

Their well-balanced bodies are compact, muscular and square. The Miniature Pinscher has a high-stepping gait that is hard to resist. They have dark, bright and oval eyes.
Their coat is short, smooth and hard. Typically, their coats come in black, brown, red, blue chocolate or a combination.

These little dogs are only 10-12 inches tall and weigh between 8-10 pounds.

Miniature Pinschers are easy to groom. You just need to brush them with a firm bristle brush and shampoo only when necessary. Otherwise, wash loose hairs with warm, damp washcloth. They are an average shedder. Their teeth need to be cleaned and checked often. Cut toenails every two weeks. They do need to be protected from the cold.

Some of the characteristics of these dogs that make them good pets include: lively, self-assured, alert, playful and intelligent.

These fun-loving extroverts make good family pets and excellent companions. They may be aggressive but generally good with children if not pestered. They cannot withstand rough and tumble play with children because they are not sturdy enough. Do well with older well-behaved children. The Miniature Pinscher needs to be near people not left alone for long periods of time. They are loyal to their owners. They love to snuggle with their owners and sleep under the covers.

They can be very aggressive with other dogs but generally good with other household pets.

Now on the other side they can be cantankerous, fearless, intensely courageous, full of vim and vigor and intensely curious. They have high energy and like to bark. They are a big dog in a little dog's body! Therefore, this breed needs a special kind of owner and an experienced one.

A sideline here: If they do bark a lot, it is generally traced to boredom and loneliness.

The Miniature Pinscher needs to be properly socialized so take him to classes where he can meet other people and dogs. They learn easily and well learn fast to obey you because they want to please you. When they ar women's jackets e properly socialized and well cared for they have an outgoing, playful personality and are a delight to own. This breed has high energy and do not get worn out like other toy breeds, they do need exercise and to run and play. They can live in the city or country as long as they have a yard or you take them on walks.

If you have a yard for them you need to find any hole or opening that your hand can go through because they can get very easily through a hole that small. If you use an exercise pen, you need a lid on it because they can leap out in the blink of an eye and disappear very quickly.

You also need to check your house screens and windows to be sure everything is secure so they cannot escape.

They are so curious, love to investigate everything, and will go to great lengths to do it. They will escape whenever possible!

This breed is prone to:

Patella luxation

Eye problems

Real Estate 101: What to Fix When Selling?

Selling your home is a big moment in your life. After all, you are likely selling your home because you have decided to move to a new town or state. Or, perhaps you need to move into a larger home in order to accommodate your family or into a smaller home because the kids have left the nest. Regardless of your reasoning, you want to make sure you get the best price possible while also selling the home as quickly as possible. In order to make this happen, it is a good idea to follow these simple, quick, Realtor-recommended improvement tips that will help get your home sold.

Realtor Recommended Tip #1: Paint - Both Inside and Out

You would be amazed by the improvement that can be made with a simple paint job. By applying a fresh layer of coat to the outside and the inside of the home, the property will look much cleaner, newer, and more attractive. In addition, if you have unusual colors in or out of your home, applying a more neutral color will help to make the property more appealing to a broader market of buyers. Loud colors or colors that are selected to meet a very particular taste can make a home a tough sale.

Realtor Recommended Tip #2: Plant Flowers

Any Realtor can tell you that attractive landscaping is a major draw to potential buyers. In addition, adding just a few simple flowers here and there can be accomplished at a low cost while making the home appear more inviting and lively. In fact, you don't have to permanently plant flowers on the property. Simply hanging a few flower baskets can do the trick and you can take them with you when you move.

Realtor Recommended Tip #3: Remove Clutter and Personal Effects

If you are still living in the home as you try to sell it, make sure it is clutter free as it is being shown to potential buyers. Nothing can make a sale more difficult on a Realtor than trying to walk past a mess or trying to help a buyer visualize living in a home that is highly personalized to the buyer.

Remember, your main goal is to help the potential buyer see him or herself living in the home. If your home is filled with personal memorabilia, such as family photos or collectibles, it becomes more difficult for the buyer to envision what he or she can do with the home. The less clutter and personal items left in the home the easier it will be for the Realtor to make this happen.

Realtor Recommended Tip #4: Maintain the Lawn

If you aren't living in the home anymore, you might find it difficult to maintain the lawn properly. Remember, the first impression the buyer has of the home will go a long way toward determining whether or not a sale will be made. Therefore, if you cannot tend to the lawn yourself, look into hiring someone to take care of it for you. It will be an investment that is well worth the cost.

By following these four Realtor recommended home improvement tips, you will be able to sell your home for a fair price while also allo women's coats wing you to move on and enjoy your new home rather than worrying about your old one.

Finishing Your Wooden Model Truck

If you have a great love of woodworking and want to try something new then you might consider building a wooden model truck and then adding a finish to it. While you might have built a wooden one before you might have noticed that they look great for a while but soon discolor. A finish will give your model truck a look that everyone will love. There are two main types of varnish but the only one we will be discussing is water based polyurethane varnish.

Traditional varnish is extremely difficult to work with. It is hard to clean up and very slow drying. The water based polyurethane is actually very easy to use. It cleans up well with water and dries very quickly as well. One thing to remember is that varnish has to be handled very carefully. It must be carefully brushed in. Once it is dry then it must be sanded down and then the process must be repeated. This will give you a uniform coating on your model truck.

There are a few things that you need to gather up before you start. Make sure to have your varnish on hand in the shade that you are looking for. You will also need some sandpaper that is 220 grit or finer. If you d women's coats on't know how to tell the grit you can just ask a salesperson. You will also need a tack cloth to help clean the parts as well as to prevent spills. A synthetic bristle brush is also needed to apply the varnish. Just make sure that it is the right size for the truck you will be painting. You will also need a small disposable container.

One thing to think about is that varnish is like paint. It can come in a wide variety of different finishes. You can choose from high-gloss all the way to flat. What you will want just depends on what sort of look you are going for with your model. Flat will have absolutely no shine and will leave your model truck looking just that, flat. It also does not hold up well over time. On the other end of the spectrum is high-gloss. It is a very bright finish and can fair very well over time. Before you actually begin to paint you should make sure that you are doing so in an area that is extremely well ventilated and is as dust free as possible. If you have dust present it can cause your finish to be ruined as it allows the particles to show through no matter how many coats you apply.

You should pour some of you varnish into the disposable container that you have brought along. It will keep you from getting foreign materials into the bucket of varnish. It can also keep down the chance of spills. Make sure that you have stirred your varnish well. If you do not it can leave your paint job full of streaks and it will look horrible when it is finished. Also you will want to make sure that you are painting it on correctly. Paint slowly with smooth and even strokes. Do not paint against the grain either as this can cause it to look poor as well.

After each coat make sure that it has time to dry and then sand it well. Also make sure that you clean it very well to remove all sawdust. Keep doing this until you achieve the look you are wanting. Another tip to keep it looking great you can apply a paste wax which will allow it to keep a very nice shine.

Abyssinian Cat and Kitten Information

The Abyssinian cat looks like an ancient Egyptian cat from the time of the pharaohs. It is slender, and short haired. Many people consider this a highly intelligent cat that has a highly developed social personality with humans. Some say that this breed of cats wants to be involved with everything that her owner is doing. This is not a lap cat, being very high energy.

Abyssinian Cat Features

This cat has a sleek, soft and glossy coat with a ticked tabby pattern. Colors run from lilac to sorrel. The distinctive almond shaped eyes come in colors from green to amber, with a dark, fine line. The body is fine boned but well muscled, with long, slim legs and large ears.

Additional features

Medium sized, stands on her toes, coat has an undercoat, the ears tilt forward, broad based tail which tapers.

Health

Cats who reside in the house should generally visit the veterinarian yearly, unless health problems are evident. Cats who enjoy the outdoors may need to see the vet as many as four times a year. When you take your cat to the vet, be sure to bring along a fresh stool sample so the vet can do a fecal exam to check for worms such as tapeworm, round worm, whip worms and hook worms. The vet can also check for fleas, and you can decide on what to do about heartworm. The vet should check for ear mites and oral he women's jackets alth. Decisions about vaccinations can be made at this time. Cats who are eight years of age or older are considered geriatric and additional blood and urine tests may be necessary to screen for health problems. At about six months of age, the kitten should also be examined for sexual maturity and decisions about birth control should be made.

Abyssinian History

The ancestor of all domestic cats is the African Wildcat, the genus Felis Lybica. This genus is comprised of smaller cats. Cats are thought to have been domesticated with the advent of farming and the storage of grain. The grain attracted rats and other vermin which naturally attracted wild cats. As time evolved, certain of these cats were domesticated for the mutual benefit of both cat and man. The African Wildcat has certain features which is obvious in the housecat of today.

The Abyssinian is an ancient cat breed, said to come from Egypt. Other history versions have it coming from Abyssinia, which is now Ethiopia. It was though to have been brought to England by English soldiers where it was cross bred with the English tabby to further develop the breed. Additional genes may have come from Libya and these genes are said to be more prevalent in the strains in the United States. This cat was first recorded in England in 1871.

Special Considerations and Behaviors

Friendly, active, playful, curious, independent, exotic, mysterious, elegant, muscular, inquisitive
Some love water
Most like to climb and hang out high up
They are considered very active cats
Some do not consider her a good lap cat
Can get bored without interesting things to do
Highly intelligent
Said to be people oriented

Some Registries and Clubs

Cat Fanciers Association CFA
International Cat Association TICA
Traditional Cat Association, Inc TCA
Canadian Cat Association CCA
The Australian Cat Federation Inc
American Association of Cat Enthusiasts AACE
American Cat Fanciers Association ACFA
Cat Fanciers Association CFF
United Feline Organization UFO
Cats United International

Abyssinian Kittens

Unlike puppies, kittens should not be separated from their mother until twelve to sixteen weeks of age. Very important emotional, mental, medical and developmental stages that the kitten needs to experience happen during this time period and should not be curtailed. Kittens separated from their mother at too young an age often fail to gain weight fast enough. Not receiving enough mothers milk could result in immune system problems, eating disorders and problems with elimination.

Every cat and kitten is an individual so not everything in this information may be correct for your cat or kitten. This information is meant as a good faith

Cool Weather Style with Cardigans

Jackets are fine and dandy for cold weather, but it's inevitable for fashion conscious men to want something a little more flattering for those cold winter days. Enter the cardigan with its new range of colors and completely modernized, made-for-2009 fit. Whether it's the final touch to an opus of an outfit or a layering piece in a more complex look, a cardigan is something you'll definitely want to get for your winter fashion arsenal.

Which Cardigans Should You Buy?
If you're the kind of guy who's practical with his fashion, it always pays to know exactly the kind of stuff you want. And since cardigans have run the gamut of styles and colors in these past few seasons, planning your selection ahead saves you loads of time as well.

Solid cardigans are like solid suit jackets: they're the classic, ubiquitous choice. It's hard to go wrong with one of them, but only if you don't mind looking like most every other guy on the street who's also wearing a cardigan. A cardigan in classic colors like black, navy, burgundy, olive or any shade of gray, however, makes for a fail-safe style piece that's good for any season and trend.

Graphic cardigans are a more recent innovation, and even the most fashion-conscious of grandpas isn't likely to have had one. Treat it as you would a sweater; go with simple color blocking if you're going for something conservative, while bolder prints like argyle befit those who aren't faint of style. The same basic rules apply as well, especially that one about keeping to three distinct colors at the most.

Regardless of whether you get wools or cashmeres for a print or solid, the most important rule for you to remember is to keep your cardigan as slim as possible without constricting the shirt you wear underneath. It's the only way to truly own your cardigan and keep it from seeming like something you dug out of your grandfather's mothballed wardrobe.

How to Style Your Cardigan
Cardigans work much like either a sweater or a sport coat, depending on the situation. Whatever the style of cardigan you end up getting, though, rest assured that it'll be a piece that's as versatile as anything else in your closet.

Solid cardigans are fairly straightforward pieces, which makes them easy to mix up and match with other pieces. Don one over any similarly slim set of shirt and pants, with a necktie as an optional accessory. If you're willing to notch up your style to 11, a bold tie or shirt makes a clear statement that doesn't go overboard. Just be sure never to wear a bold necktie and a bold shirt and your outfit will do perfectly well.

A printed cardigan, meanwhile, already presents a fashion statement in itself with its off-usual print and design. You'll want to emphasize just how cool that design is, so you'd do best to have a simple shirt and necktie (if any) underneath your cardigan to keep the right things noticeable. If you feel that the cardigan's still too loud, layer everything under a suit jacket or sport coat in a neutral or classic color to balance everything out.

Slim cardigans should be styled with at least an equally slim shirt and necktie. See to it that the shirt is at least a bit more form fitting than the cardigan so that you don't end up with unsightly bulges and lumps. The slim necktie isn women's coats 't for any practical purpose, but to simply maintain a sense of proportion and length in your outfit as a whole. Don't do your tie up too tight and leave a couple of buttons open to create a more laid back vibe.

The cardigan is a style piece worth buying because it strikes a balance between the casual coziness of a sweater and the slightly stuffy formality of a suit or sport jacket. It's also a lot more versatile than either kind of outerwear because you can wear it as the final layer, or simply as one of a more fashion-conscious layering job.

Tadashi Dresses and A Closer Look At Similar Dress Designers

Tadashi dresses are one of a kind and are designed by Tadashi Shoji. Before designing dresses he dreamt of being an artist, and later moved to New York to absorb the scene and culture. While in New York he found his passion for fashion designing, and discovered certain needs for women were not being met for dress designs.

Today the Tadashi dress collection is marketed to women with special occasion needs, and can be found at popular retail stores around the world. His dresses span from elegant evening dresses, cocktail dresses, sheath dresses to plus size dresses. Like other dress designers like Adrianna Papell, Donna Ricco, and Sue Wong, Tadashi makes sure to include plus size dresses in his collection.

Lets take a look at 3 Unique Fashion Designer's Dresses - Tadashi Dresses, Donna Ricco, and Adrianna Papell

Tadashi Cocktail Dresses
If you are looking for a special occasion cocktail dress, you can hardly do wrong with the Tadashi's 2010 Cocktail Dresses collections. One style that stands out is the Emerald Printed Silk. Another style Tadashi cocktail dress is the waver pattern with beads with Lo Den, Black, Mineral or Umber colors similar to what Sue Wong likes to use on her dresses. (beads)

Donna Ricco
Donna Ricco's cocktail dresses are unique print style dresses with sheath that allows you to show off your unique fashion style. A cap sleeve cocktail dress makes this look special and sophisticated looking. If you like the modern look the is completed with a triangular keyhole.

Adrianna Papell Cocktail Dresses
Ms. Papell centers her collection with the Aidan Mattox, which includes long gowns. Going to a party with associates? This dress would be perfect. If you are shopping downtown Chicago on Michigan Ave you will see this dress often featured at Saks Fifth Ave. But Adrianna Papells dresses are sold in women's jackets most of the major retail stores such as Macys with a black sequin cocktail dress awaits with a jewel neckline to pizazz.

Tadashi Plus Size Dresses
Staying true to his interest in fashion from the beginning looking to fill a void for womens dresses, tadashi is willing to make the effort to fit women of all shapes and sizes. Plus size celebrities like Carnie Wilson often wear Tadashi dresses. Tadashi is proud to carry dresses for the everyday woman as well as the Hollywood types.

Donna Ricco Plus Size
Donna Ricco believes in accentuating your best features no matter if you are plus size or not. Looking for a plus size dress with style - Donna Ricco dresses are a good choice. You can find jersey style dresses, printed, silk, and black halter style dresses in her collection.

Adrianna Papell Plus Size Dresses
Similar to Donna Ricco Adrianna Papell also believes in using curves to their best ability and accentuate it with style. Adrianna papell plus size dresses are very popular at stores like Macy's and Neiman Marcus. They make great outfits for weddings, and formal events. If you prefer sleeveless dresses those are available as well.

While Tadashi dresses are more upscale, Donna Ricco and Adrianna Papell can be more for the everyday woman. Today Tadashi Dresses are praised by celebrities like Shakira and Tyra Banks. If you visit his blog they post about "gown sightings" making his dresses a popular trendy item right now. The Donna Ricco collection is known to be affordable. The first lady was seen wearing one during the inauguration of President Obama. Her dresses are great for all shapes, and for all occasions. Adrianna Papell caters to all ages and sizes as well. Whether you have a large budget or a moderate one there is a dress for you.

Newfoundland Puppy And Dog Information

The Newfoundland is a large, hairy dog with a great temperament. They are calm and do not require a great deal of exercise so they may even be kept in an apartment. Of course, a properly fenced in yard for exercise is preferable. The Newfoundland was bred for cold temperatures and icy water so hot climates will stress them. There are numerous cases where they have actually saved drowning people. They are generally good with children. As a reminder, never leave a child unsupervised with a puppy or dog. They are protective of their family but still mild mannered and generally not dangerous. Males may fight males but they are usually good with other pets.

*Approximate Adult Size. The approximate adult size (two years old or older) of the male Newfoundland is 27 to 29 inches to the withers (highest point of the shoulder) and 130 to 150 pounds. The female ranges from 25 to 27 inches to the withers and 100 to 120 pounds.

*Special Health Considerations. Most dog breeds have certain inherited health problems associated with that specific breed and the Newfoundland is no exception. Be on the look out for Canine Hip Dysplasia (genetic based looseness in the hip joint that can lead to arthritis pain and lameness), and sun-aortic stenosis (a hereditary heart condition). This disease list is an informative guideline only. Other diseases may also be significant threats, please contact your veterinarian for a complete list.

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

*Grooming. The Newfoundland has a coarse, water resistant, flat, moderately long, outer coat with a dense and soft inner coat. Bathing will wash the protective oils from her coat so bathe rarely. Brush her coat every couple of days to remove shed and help her maintain a clean and healthy coat, avoid mats and help you keep a closer eye on her health and strengthen your emotional bond with her.

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

Her toenails may need to be examined for growth and clipped regularly. The toenails of the rear feet grow slower than the toenails of the front feet. Generally a guillotine type trimmer is the best for this chore and competent instructions to accomplish this can be found on the net.

*Life Span. The Newfoundland can live between 8 and 10 years with proper nutrition, medical care and excellent living conditions.

*History. The Newfoundland comes from Newfoundland, Canada where they were bred to pull sleds, guard and hunt game. They are water dogs, having webbed feet and protective oily coats to protect them from the harsh environment. They were first registered by the American Kennel Association in 1886.

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

Litter Size: 8 to 10 Newfoundland puppies

Category: Working

Terms To Describe: Gentle giant, sweet, devoted, courage, peaceful,

*SPECIAL GOOD POINTS
Good watch dog.
They like cold climates.
Excellent temperament.
Has saved many drowning people.

*SPECIAL BAD POINTS
Poor guard dog.
They are heat sensitive.

* women's jackets 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.

German Shepherd Coat Colors and Patterns Vary Greatly

Concerning German Shepherd coat colors, the breed standard from the SV specifically states: "The color of the GSD is in itself not important and has no effect on the character of the dog or on its fitness for work and should be a secondary consideration for that reason. The final color of a young dog can only be ascertained when the outer coat has developed."

Of all undesirable things to try to eliminate and to consider in a German Shepherd Dog, coat color should be at the bottom of the list. Good pigment should be sought after but many factors such as health and temperament, to name a few, should be much more important than coat color which should always be subordinate to structure, gait, type, and character and should never take precedence over the working ability of the dog. Eye color should be dark and nose pigment should be black as well.

Concerning the coat coat of the German Shepherd, the SV breed standard states the following: "The normal (stock) coated GSD should carry a thick undercoat and the outer coat should be as dense as possible, made up of straight hard close lying hairs. The hair on the head and ears, front of the legs, paws and toes is short. On the neck it is longer and thicker, on some males forming a slight ruff. The hair grows longer on the back of the legs as far down as the pastern and the stifle, and forms fairly thick trousers on the hindquarters. There is no hard or fast rule for the length of the hair, but short mole-type coats are faulty." "No good dog is a bad color" -- Max von Stephanitz (breed founder of the dog) concerning coat colors.

Ask just about anybody to describe a German Shepherd Dog and they will almost always mention the "saddle Back" markings. It is also just as possible for the GSD to be one solid color such as black (solid white is considered a conformation disqualification for showing by the AKC) or sable. Sable coat colors are easily identified by multi-colored individual hairs all over the body. Sable GSD's may also be masked by dark or black guard hairs.

German Shepherd coat color patterns may include any of the following: black & tan, black & red, black & cream, solid black, solid white, (considered a conformation disqualification), sable (also called agouti or wolf gray, in various colorations), black & silver, liver (rare - conformation fault) and blue (rare - considered a conformation fault).

Richer pigmentation is preferred, color wise. While I won't delve deeply into the science of genetics (feel free to do that on your own if interested), just know that the liver color comes as the result of matched recessives in the black series and the blue color happens as the result of matched recessives in the dilution series.

German Shepherd coat colors and inheritance in the GSD is very complex and controlled by several series of genes. Following is a very brief description and summary of the various gene series in the GSD responsible for color based on information from "The German Shepherd Dog: A Genetic History" and "Practical Genetics for Dog Breeders", both by Malcom Willis. Both of these books should be considered as required reading for any serious fan and even more importantly for breeders. Another suggested resource is "The German Shepherd Today" by Winifred Strickland and James "Jimmy" Moses.

THE AGOUTI SERIES

The basic body color of the German Shepherd is controlled by the genes. The order of coat colors dominance is as follows: golden sab women's jackets le, gray sable, saddle marked black and tan, bi-color* black and tan (bi-color is where the dog only has tan on the legs and face, not on the body), and black.

Additionally, know that the black gene is recessive to all the other colors in GSD's. Solid black German Shepherds bred to solid blacks German Shepherds will only produce blacks. The sable colors are dominant over the other colors and patterns in the breed.

THE BLACK SERIES

This gene controls the black pigment formation on the GSD, not the hair color. The German Shepherd coat colors order of dominance is exactly as follows: Black pigment including nose, eyerims and pads; Carrier for liver color; Liver color - brown black colors, brown nose, eye rims and pads.

Note: most GSDs are considered black pigment including nose, eyerims and pads.

THE WHITE SERIES

White coat color in the German Shepherd Dog is recessive to all other colors. In order to get a white coat color in the German Shepherd, both parents must carry the white gene (either be white themselves or be carriers.) The order of dominance is as follows: Melanin is produced. (Standard GSD's colors have this); Partial albinism (not seen); White coat with dark eyes and nose (not albino); Yellowish coat collar (proposed).

THE COLOR SERIES

This controls the intensity of the non-black coloration. The order of dominance is as follows: Lightest tan (cream); Intermediate tan (tan); Darkest tan (red).

The intensity of the color series determines whether GSD's with color (i.e. not all- black or all-white recessives) will be black & cream,black & tan or black & red.

Coat Lengths in GSD's

Short-coated German Shepherd's maintain a short coat, which lies close to the body. These dogs usually have less undercoat.

"Plush" Coated GSD's have a medium length coat with a thin, fluffy under coat. These dogs do not have any feathering as in the long coated GSD's.

Long coated German Shepherd's have much longer fur around their ears, on the backs of their legs, chest and tail (feathering) than other German Shepherd's.

THE DILUTION SERIES

This controls how intense the black pigment will appear on your German Shepherd. The order of dominance is as follows: Dense pigment; blue dilution.

Black pigment combined with blue dilution will produce a blue coated German Shepherd which looks as though it has a dusty or flour sheen.

THE MASK SERIES

This controls whether or not a mask appear on your German Shepherd.The order of dominance is as follows: a black mask on the face; dark coat with no mask; Brindle (rare, will be seen as striping on the legs); clear tan.

It is important to note that all these genes put together determine your own German Shepherd's coat colors and coat type. Complex and beautiful all at the same time, be aware that more is involved in your dogs physiology than meets the eye.