Simon Carter Scores A Triple Play For 62nd Annual Primetime Emmy Awards

Live on the Red Carpet for the 62nd Annual Primetime Emmy Awards held at the Nokia Theater in Los Angeles proved to be the latest celebrity landing spot of Simon Carter, the British designer. West End by Simon Carter and the London Chic style made popular by Simon Carter was the lifestyle choice for Emmy Nominee Henry Ian Cusick, who plays Desmond Hume on ABC's LOST. Style Expert, TV Personality, Author and Multi-faceted host, Lawrence Zarian ("THE FASHION GUY") from Entertainment Tonight and TV Guide Channel gives the lifestyle collection two thumbs up and wore a suit by Simon Carter London. Days before the Emmys the a cappella boy group OVERTONE, which was discovered by legendary Director and Actor Clint Eastwood and provided the soundtrack for his movie "Invictus" staring Matt Damon and Morgan Freeman, chose both collections for their performance at the 2nd "RUNWAY TO RED CARPET 2010" Pre-Emmy's Style Lounge Preview at the Montage Residencies Beverly Hills.

Simon Carter, the British based designer is almost as hot as the celebrities he dresses. Henry Ian Cusick, the Emmy Nominated actor certainly thinks so. Cusick's rising star power comes from his reoccurring role in 71 episodes of the critically acclaimed series "LOST," where he brought to life the character Desmond Hume. For the Emmy's Live on the Red Carpet, Henry and his actress wife Annie Wood looked to celebrity stylist Phu Styles for guidance.

During a unique preview, StyleshopUSA's private lounge headed by Celebrity Fashion Stylists- Phu Styles, designers debuted styles and options for the imminent Emmy's Red Carpet. StyleshopUSA, are best known for hand selecting the next round of up and coming International brands, featuring "runway to red carpet-ready" looks and showcasing them at the world's most prestigious red carpet and private events such as the Academy Awards, Art Basel, the Cannes Film Festival and the Monaco Grand Prix: Designer clients include Heike Jarick (New York/Germany), Addy Van Den Krommenacker (Amsterdam), Rubina Anjum (San Francisco), Men's shoes by Donald J. Pliner (USA), Mens fashion by Simon Carter, (UK) and Mens and Womenswear by Reina, (Kuwait).

While Henry Ian Cusick and his wife arrived on the Primetime Emmy Red Carpet, covering the fashions was ET's own Lawrence Zarian. Lawrence dressed exclusively by Simon Carter, brought his stylish wit and wisdom as one of the Co-hosts of the TV Guide Network's 2010 EMMY ? Awards Red Carpet coverage, as well as recapping all the fashion hits and misses as the new host of the network's "The Fashion Wrap".

"Lawrence's personal style and appetite for trend-right, high quality fashions, exemplifies the modern gentleman. It's a huge compliment," referring to Lawrence's choice to wear Simon Carter shirts and suits for his various segments and at Red Carpet events. "Men and women across the nation and the globe learn from his expertise that they too can be stylish, fashion forward and enjoy the London chic styles offered by Simon Carter," says Tim Danser, VP of Bagir International who represents Simon Carter in the North America.

"For me, there is nothing better than classic elegance and simplicity with a modern twist. Simon Carter's eye for style definitely suits me and fits my lifestyle... Perfectly!!" says Lawrence Zarian.

Simon Carter, the London designer has been burning up the Red Carpet this season at every major entertainment award celebration. Carter's signature London Chic lifestyle has fast become Hollywood's elite brand of choice. High profile celebrities such as Jason Mraz, Alice In Chains, Adrian Grenier, Josh Sussman, Edin Gali, Crispin Glover, Russel Wetanson, Mike Inez, and Dennis Keene opted to wear the collection on one of the most important nights in their life. The 62ndAnnual Primetime Emmy Awards is no exception.

Simon Carter's strong and loyal customer base which already includes Will and Jada Pinkett Smith, Robert Downey Jr., Jonathan Ross, Laurence Llewelyn-Bowen, members of Duran Duran, and the West Ham United football team recently added new admirers with 6 time Stanley Cup winner Glenn Anderson, Paul Raffin, the former CEO of Limited, Jay Godfrey, luxury women's wear designer, and Melissa Gonzalez, the founder of RS Pop Shop. These newest fans attended the brand's 25th Anniversary bash "Celebrate Style Manhattan Chic" which was held at celebrity hotspot, the Atelier Sky Lounge in Manhattan. During this tribute to the King of Cufflinks, the crème de le crème of the fashion industry gathered to experience Simon Carter's unique lifestyle first hand and witness why Hollywood is abuzz about the collection. Hand rolled cigars, delectable bites, signature cocktails, scotch tastings, and a gelato bar all served on Manhattan's highest outdoor rooftop lounge proved to be an evening of good taste, good style, and good fashion. The unforgettable sunset of Manhattan was nature's way of providing the perfect backdrop to the modern style for the fete.    

"In the midst of this great recession, men are still shopping. Today's modern man is more educated about fashion. He wants to look good, feel good, and be admired in what he is wearing. Simon Carter is proving to be that reason to buy in this economy," says Danser. "The British are coming and this time the red coats will reel in the strongest patriots looking for freedom in personal style."

About Simon Carter

Simon Carter, the "King of Cufflinks", is known for excellent quality and great design with a touch of British wit. Simo women's jackets n retains the hallmarks of class and high fashion which are always London chic. West End by Simon Carter is retro cool, fun, and edgy while Simon Carter London is the modern gentleman's brand. Simon Carter has its flagship store in Covent Garden, London and boutiques in Toronto, Osaka and Tokyo and is also available globally in stockist such as Bloomingdales, Lord and Taylor, Selfridges, John Lewis, Brown Thomas and David Jones, and in a growing number of specialty stores worldwide. Simon Carter London and West End by Simon Carter clothing lines are manufactured in an exclusive partnership with Bagir International.

About Bagir

Bagir is an exceptional designer and manufacturer of men's fashion with innovation and technology. A triad of excellence receiving international awards such as The Queens Award for Innovation, and Israeli Ministry of Industry, Trade and Labor Award, Bagir is one of Europe's largest suppliers of commercial men suiting. In addition to Simon Carter and M&S, Bagir provides tailored suits in Europe for fashion giants such as Kenneth Cole, Next, Patrick Cox, Moss Brothers, Balmain, Burton, Belissimo and has its sights on the US market. Bagir is a leader and multiple patent holders in textile innovations, and designs. With technology innovation as a building block Bagir continues to be a juggernaut by turning their focus wholeheartedly to fashion and design. With their London Design Center, Bagir continues being the leader of commercial fashion by leveraging their expertise of UK fashion and their collection archives to create fashion forward designs for all their global markets.

To learn more about Bagir and Simon Carter contact:

Tim Danser
VP of Marketing
Bagir International
499 Fashion Ave
New York, NY 10018
212.560.9650
timd(at)bagirusa(dot)com

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Onlineshoes.com and Dr. Martens Team Up for 50th Anniversary Celebration

'Doctor Martens,' 'Doc Martens,' or simply 'Docs,' the original 1460 8-eye lace-up boot is recognized the world around as the style that launched a global phenomenon. Founded in 1996, Onlineshoes.com was the first company to sell shoes online, and Dr. Martens has been one of the company's most popular brands since 2001. To celebrate the 50th anniversary of this legendary brand and their ninth year as an Onlineshoes.com partner, Onlineshoes.com and Dr. Martens are giving away two pairs of Dr. Martens 1460 boots to two lucky winners: Simply visit the Dr. Martens giveaway on the Get in Gear blog between October 19 and October 25 to enter.

Following a foot injury suffered while skiing in the Alps in 1945, a German medical doctor, Klaus Maertens, came up with the idea of inventing a soft leather shoe with an air-cushioned sole, a product he developed with an engineering friend, Dr. Herbert Funck. Their comfortable styles were immediately popular with middle-aged housewives looking for relief from foot pain. By the late 1950s, Maertens and Funck decided it was time to expand into other markets, which is how English footwear manufacturer R. Griggs & Co. acquired the global rights to the revolutionary air-cushioned sole. Then chairman Bill Griggs trademarked the soles as AirWair, implemented the signature yellow-stitch welt and anglicized the name to 'Martens,' and the Dr. Martens company was off and running.

Dr Martens' inaugural release is reflected in the name of the Dr Martens 1460 boot: The numbers 1 and 4 stand for the first of April, while the 60 designates the year 1960. Early fans of the Dr. Martens Original 1460 boot included mailmen, policemen and factory workers—hard-working individuals whose jobs required them to spend a lot of time on their feet. (Nowadays, Dr. Martens industrial footwear takes on-the-job safety even more seriously, offering boots and shoes with features such as protective steel toes, slip-, puncture- and heat-resistance, electrical hazard protection and more.)

The 1460 Dr Martens boot is also a mainstay of such youth subculture movements as Mods, Skinheads, Punks, Ska, Psychobilly, Goth and Grunge—not to mention gracing the feet of such memorable superstars of music and screens both large and small, including Miley Cyrus, Robert Pattinson, Adam Lambert, Gwen Stefani, Chris Brown, Emma Watson, Lady Gaga and countless others.

To this day, the 1460 remains women's jackets the most popular men's Dr. Martens style, but it is also offered in fun colors and patterns designed to appeal to women, such as the 1460 W 8 Eye Flower Boot.

"Dr Martens 1460 boots look as great now as they did fifty years ago, and they'll look just as fresh and timeless in the year 2060. As our customers can attest, pretty much anybody at any age can rock a pair of 1460s," says Onlineshoes.com buyer David Waarvick.

About the Contest:
To celebrate this momentous 50th anniversary, Onlineshoes.com will be giving away two pairs of women's or men's Dr. Martens 1460 boots. Simply visit the Onlineshoes.com blog Get in Gear contest to answer the question, "What musical act would you most like to see perform live when wearing your own pair of iconic Dr. Martens 1460 boots?" (200 words max). Entries will be accepted from October 19, 2010, through October 25, 2010; two winners will receive a free pair of Dr. Martens 1460 boots in the size, finish and color of their choice. See the complete contest rules and regulations.

Check out the full range of 1460 Dr. Martens at Onlineshoes.com, pick a favorite style and color, and crank the tunes as inspiration before entering the contest.

About Onlineshoes.com:
Established in 1996, Onlineshoes.com is the nation's first online shoe retailer. With a history that began decades ago in a family-owned corner shoe store, the company is committed to delivering exceptional value and service. Onlineshoes.com offers the latest high-quality footwear for men, women and kids with more than 240,000 shoe and clothing choices from more than 250 name brands, as well as a wide selection of bags and accessories. Customers are entitled to a 110-percent price guarantee, a 365-day return policy, and free shipping and exchanges on most orders. For more information, visit http://www.onlineshoes.com.

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Made in the USA: Fresh Produce Clothing Brings Majority of Manufacturing Back to the USA

After shifting over half of their production abroad, Fresh Produce Clothing has recently brought the majority of their manufacturing back to the USA. The colorful brand is proud to produce over 1.2 million pieces of colorful, casual resortwear at home this year.

Several years ago, Fresh Produce moved about 50% of their manufacturing offshore, but quickly learned manufacturing abroad wasn't always right for their vision. Over the past two years, Fresh Produce has brought almost half of their overseas manufacturing back to the USA. The colorful women's retailer now manufactures 70% of its casual, lifestyle clothing domestically.

"We're happy the majority of our apparel is being made domestically again in California" said co-founder, Thom Vernon. "We learned that producing overseas didn't fit our niche or who we are. There's tremendous value to manufacturing here and now we're using it to our advantage."

Throughout this transition, Fresh Produce found three key benefits of manufacturing right here in the USA that help make this brand so vibrant and unique.

1. Made in the USA Means Just-in-time Manufacturing
Being made in the USA helps build strong partnerships with their 400 Fresh Produce dealers. Fresh Produce gives their accounts the opportunity to watch style trends from consumers and place orders based off sales and interest. When orders are placed, the clothes are made on an as-needed basis and reach the stores quickly. Fresh Produce's 39 retail stores also use this approach to manage and order their own inventory depending on buyer interest. "In these economic times, long-term forecasting has gone out the window," explains Vernon. "Now we can react much more quickly and reduce excess inventories."

2. Made in the USA Means Better Quality Clothing
Every piece is hand-inspected by Fresh Produce's in-house production team to ensure maximum quality control in everything from cutting, sewing and sorting, to fabrication and finishing. This results in better quality clothes that women can wash and wear time after time, while still maintaining the integrity of the original garment. The wearable, classic pieces are made to last, and have proven to be more than just fast fashion.

3. Made in the USA Means it Feels Good to Fresh Produce
For the Fresh Produce team, it feels right to create product here, where they live. Being able to observe the entire process from cutting to sewing to dying and finishing helps the brand keep its unique, fresh feel. Fresh Produce is proud to contribute to the local and national economy with the support of their suppliers, factories, cotton farmers and spinners who are such an integral part of the process. The Fresh Produce team is also proud that being made at home helps consumers feel good about their associations with the brand.

About Fresh Produce Clothing
Fresh Produce Clothing makes colorful and effortless lifestyle clothing and resortwear women can look and feel good in all year-round. With vibrant prints, essential neutrals and breezy yet flattering styles, the clothes help bring out the fresh, fun personalities of women everywhere. Started by Thom and Mary Ellen Vernon with a t-shirt kiosk at the 1984 Olympics, Fresh Produce Clothing is now sold in 39 Fresh Produce unique retail stores nationwide and in 400 specialty dealers across the U.S., Canada and the Caribbean as well as Nordstrom's, Macy's Hawaii and Von Mauer. Fresh Produce's easy-to-wear dresses, tops, tunics, capris, skirts, shorts and t-shirts are also available online at http://freshproduceclothes.com/. Contact Susan Touchette Aust, Marketing Manager, 303-546-4960 or media(at)fpcolor(dot)com. women's coats

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ID You & Co. Launches an Exciting and Unique Website -- A Website that Sells Accessories and Gives Back to the World

ID You & Co.'s new website at IDYouCo.com developed by VegasTechGroup.com.

Buying jewelry online along with fashion accessories has never been easier with ID You & Co. IDYouCo.com is an exciting and unique online e-commerce store which sells sterling silver jewelry, personalized sterling silver, watches, hair accessories and other fantastic women's accessories. With each sale 18% women's jackets of all proceeds are donated to one of three charities of your choosing when you make your first purchase.

ID You & Co. has partnered with Feeding America, Nothing But Nets, and The Lone Soldier Center charities. Feeding America is the nation's leading domestic hunger-relief charity. Their mission is to fee America's hungry through a nationwide network of member food banks and engage our country in the fight to end hunger. Nothing But Nets is a global, grassroots campaign to save lives by preventing malaria, a leading killer of children in Africa. The Lone Soldier Center is a charity dedicated to assisting a person who immigrated from Russia, Ethiopia, and the United States and many other countries who have come to live in Israel and are serving to protect Israel. The Lone Soldier Center charity will benefit from two teens, Brittany & Yoshua's Mitzvah Project, working together to make a special recreation room for the soldiers.

ID You & Co. works with an impressive line of women's clothing and accessories designers. ID You & Co. vendors include: Blee Inara, Deepa Gurnani, Echo, Honey House Naturals, Hot Sox, Jessie Steele, LA MER Collections, etc. just to name a few.

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Urbanbargains.com Announces Launch Of Urban Lifestyle Comparison Shopping Engine

UrbanBargains today announced the launch of the only urban lifestyle comparison shopping engine of apparel, footwear and accessories for fashion–conscious young men and women.

UrbanBargains.com features a wide selection of urban wear brand names and private label casual apparel, including denims, dresses, tops, sportswear, outerwear, accessories and footwear from hundreds of leading lifestyle stores like Karmaloop and Creative Recreation. With this large selection of urban clothing, shoppers will be able to find whatever fits their fashion style without having to visit numerous websites.

"At UrbanBargains we know keeping up with the latest urban wear and skate clothing fashions can be very hard on the wallet for most families" said Winston Ajamu, President of UrbanBargains.com "Our goal is to offer consumers a better shopping experience than they would find at other online stores, while saving them both time and money by introducing best of breed technology that has never been introduced fully to this marketplace."

Customers can choose from over 100 well-known hip hop clothing and skate wear brands including: Nike, Trukfit, Rocawear, Adidas, Ecko Red, Sean John, Baby Phat, and many more. The lifestyle store also features product reviews, customer reviews and ratings to help shoppers to make better purchasing decisions. Personalized recommendation features include:

My Recommendations: Customers can easily discover something new with recommendations based on previously viewed products. Tips: Find Street Fashion Online(may be you can find what you want on the oasap.com)

My Saved Searches: Allows users to save items throughout the site for viewing later across multiple channels and stores.

Product Alerts: Shoppers can receive email alerts when products from various merchants drop in price.

About UrbanBargains

UrbanBargains.com is the only urban wear and skate clothing comparison-shopping engine featuring more than 100,000 from multiple online stores. At UrbanBargains, savvy shoppers can instantly shop and compare thousands of unique products within popular urban lifestyle categories, such as Mens, Womens, Kids, Skate, Accessories and more. For more information please visit us at http://www.UrbanBargains.com.

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Pakistani Physicians of North America are coming to Miami, Florida

Association of Physicians of Pakistan Descent of North America (APPNA) 15,000 members strong, the second largest ethnic medical society in the United States is having their Fall Meeting at the The Ritz Carlton Key Biscayne, Florida, from Thursday, October 14 – Sunday, October 17, 2010.

The meeting will have ACCME accredited CMEs, Scientific medical and non-medical forums, Exhibits of medical products, Boutiques, Jewelry and Art displays, Friday and Saturday night Banquets hosting Fashion show, variety show and renowned artists and entertainers from Pakistan. The Annual meeting gala will be hosting dignitaries and approximately 500 physicians and spouses.

We are all well aware of the tragedy that hit Pakistan. No one of us has ever witnessed this magnitude of destruction in our lifetime. While each one of us has been involved in every aspect of the relief activities, the need is enormous and whatever we do, will not be enough. We feel that it will be an opportune time to make a concerted effort to raise more funds by organizing 48 hour Flood Relief Marathon fundraising event during APPNA Fall meeting. Our youth in South Florida have taken an initiative to organize a symbolic Walkathon on Saturday to raise funds for the flood victims.

In recent years, Pakistan's Fashion Designers have wowed Fashion enthusiasts and critics equally at the Fashion Shows in Milan, Paris, London, New York and Miami Fashion Week, winning rave reviews and top awards. Mr. Umar Sayeed nicknamed the "Valentino" of the Sub-Continent now debuts his aesthetically crafted functional clothing line for Fashion savvy Miami. Umar Sayeed brings his contemporary sense of style, vibrant richness of color with a hint of tradition. Mr. Sayeed will be unveiling his brand new line of Jackets, Tunics, Kaftans, Pants and Shirts for Men and Women.

Regards,

I.Zafar Hamid, MD - Chair, APPNA Fall Meeting
Rahat Abbas, MD - President APPNA South Florida
Samina Punjwani - Socio-Political Liaison

Co-Chairs:
Dr. Mian Ahmed Hassan, Dr. Syed Javed Hashmi, Dr. Rizwan Karatela, Dr. Riffat Qu Tips: Find Street Fashion Online(may be you can find what you want on the oasap.com) reshi

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Pre Ramadan Offer at MyBatua.com - Modest Islamic Clothing Shop

MyBatua.com is a popular online store catering to traditional and modern Islamic women's clothing needs with wide range of styles and designs. It has more than 25 years of experience in manufacturing handmade, embroidered clothing and accessories for fashion Industry. MyBatua brings the ultimate trends to your door and allows you to enjoy them without spending a fortune. The store has always strived to offer great value to our customers for their money.

The Leading International Online Shopping website for Islamic clothing MyBatua.com announces "Pre Ramadan" shopping offer on Special Abayas, Jilbabs, Hijabs and much more of Islamic clothing collections online. All type modern, trendy, stylish and designer collections, available in hundreds of designs, textures and fabrics with multiple colors, embroideries and sizes. All the shoppers are offered 10% discount on their shopping.

MyBatua online store offers customization of clothes for plus sizes and lengths. There are many women for whom standard, off-the-rack outfits pose sizing or fitting limitations. They need a certain level of customization for a better fit of garments. If you happen to be someone who has always experienced difficulties with standard sizes, tailor-made abayas, jilbabs & sherwanis might be just the right choice for you. It is now possible to order custom-fitted clothes online specially abayas at Mybatua.com up to 7 XL plus size.

MyBatua.com Prese Tips: Find Street Fashion Online(may be you can find what you want on the oasap.com) nts Online Islamic Woman's Fashion Clothes at Cost-Effective Rates including Abaya, Jilbab, Hijab, Tunics, Tops, Scarves, Stoles, Shawls, Bags, Purses, Footwear and more. Registered customers can also invite their friends to shop on MyBatua.com. The invited friend gets a 10% discount. One of the biggest benefit of being a member is that - for every friend who accepts your invitation & shops, the member gets a $20 shopping voucher (coupon code) free*.

MyBatua has a strong presence of social media network too. The customers and fans can check regular updates, reviews, new launches and special offers too through Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest and Google plus sites by checking mybatua page.

The shoppers can really have a delighting experience while shopping online at MyBatua.com.

Premiere Online Wholesale Plus Size Supplier, Orange Zone, Showcases Top Sellers

Orange Zone, a premiere online wholesale plus size clothing distributor, highlights its most recent top sellers. Since 1996, the California-based company has been providing fashion retailers and resellers top quality and competitively priced wholesale plus size apparel for women as well as other wholesale fashion pieces. The company is proud to showcase its top sellers which include the junior long lace tank tops. This v-neck camisole tank top with adjustable straps and lace trimmings on both the neckline and hem is available in 22 colors. Also among the company's top selling items is the junior long tank top which features a ribbon edged camisole and adjustable straps. This wholesale item is available in nine colors.

Other top sellers from Orange Zone's catalogue include the junior camisole tank top with adjustable straps which is available in ten colors as well as the long sleeves sweater knit shrug. This wholesale women's top is available in eight colors. Finally, the junior lace tank top for women completes the top selling list. This wholesale junior women's top is available in 11 colors to choose from. Visit the company's website now for more information on these items.

Log on now to take advantage of Orange Zone's blow out sale on select items. Some of the discounted items include the junior nylon plaid vest with removable fur hood which is now only $9.00 per unit and the junior jeggings which is now also available at $9.00. Other items on sale include wholesale plus size pieces such as the eyelet cotton blouse, sleeveless top, wrap around jacket, satin shirt and laced shirt. Additionally, Orange Zone has a special rewards program for its loyal shoppers. Every $1 spent is equivalent to one point. Accumulate a total of at least 100 points to gain an equivalent of $1 in store credit. Sign up for the mailing list to receive updates and exclusive offers on the company's wide array of wholesale plus size clothing and other wholesale apparel.

Orange Zone has been in the online clothing industry for 15 years now. The company mainly caters to midsized apparel retailers, online sellers, apparel distributors and exporters. Orange Zone prides itself in purchasing only new, top quality overstock apparel directly from the country's largest clothing manufacturers and suppliers and in providing customers with 70% below wholesale prices. To find out more about the company, visit OrangeZoneInc.com.

About Orange Zone
Established in 1996, Orange Zone, Inc. is one of the premier wholesale plus size women clothing distributors online and nationwide. Orange Zone, Inc.'s expansive inventory of wholesale plus size ap women's jackets online parel includes wholesale plus size women's clothing, wholesale trendy plus size clothes, and wholesale men's clothing. Press release produced by Cybertegic.com – an Internet marketing services agency that specializes in search engine optimized press release marketing (SEO Marketing) and Los Angeles based SEO services.

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Outlets of Colorado Host Strike a Pose Models for Resort Vacation and Photo Shoot in Colorado Springs June 8, 9 and 10

With one dog, two and a half days, three photographers, dozens of logistics, 23 youth and adult models, roughly 100 wardrobe combinations and thousands of photographs, the Outlets of Colorado will execute its sixth annual Strike a Pose photo shoot this June in Colorado Springs. The Outlets are hosting a resort-based photo and video shoot for its new line up of 2011 amateur models, the recent winners of the Strike a Pose modeling contest. On June 8, 9 and 10, the models will showcase fashions from designer and brand name retailers, and will model at three picturesque locations. As a part of their extensive prize package, the models and their families will enjoy a resort vacation stay at Cheyenne Mountain Resort, a four-diamond AAA rated full service lodge; they will be photographed here and at two nearby attractions: the Cheyenne Mountain Zoo and the Garden of the Gods Visitor and Nature Center.

The Strike a Pose contest is in its sixth year, and for the first time, scenic Colorado Springs and the Pikes Peak Region will be the backdrop for the promotional photo and video shoots. Another new element is the Strike a Pose dog. "Once again, we have tremendous talent represented in both our youth and adult models, our American Heart Association representative, Samantha, and our first-ever Strike a Pose dog, Maggie." says Peggy Ziglin, Regional Public Relations and Tourism Director for the Outlets of Colorado. "Cheyenne Mountain Resort and Colorado Springs have never looked more green and inviting. The entire production promises to be spectacular."

The Strike a Pose Event Itinerary: June 8, 9 and 10

On Wednesday, June 8 at 10:00 AM, the models will begin their adventure with a welcome brunch at Cheyenne Mountain Resort's signature Mountain View Restaurant. For the duration of the event, they'll be outfitted in fashions from some of the Outlets of Colorado's 300 retail stores, all of which offer savings of 30 to 70 percent off regular retail prices. Featured brands include Pearl Izumi, Banana Republic, Rue 21, Ann Taylor, Oshkosh B'Gosh, Carter's, Guess, Izod, Nike, Under Armour, Calvin Klein and Tommy Hilfiger.

On Wednesday, the models will be photographed at the Cheyenne Mountain Resort golf course, in the studio at the Dove Conference Room, and at the vast Aquatic Center at the property, with its indoor and outdoor pools, a splash pad and fountain, and a lake with bumper, paddle, and sailboats. The day will continue with more shots around the resort, and conclude with an outdoor terrace fire pit shoot, where roasted marshmallows will be enjoyed at twilight and the moment captured on film. For the evening shoot, the models will be attired in red Tommy Hilfiger wardrobes, in honor of the American Heart Association, the event's charitable partner. Heath Forrest Olson, National Brand Director for Tommy Hilfiger, will fit and style the wardrobes for the shots. Each model will be awarded his or her outfit to keep as a gift from Tommy Hilfiger, the major clothing brand sponsor of Strike a Pose which will be featured in several of the shoots. In addition, each model and sponsor will be given a life-size 'standee' photograph as a keepsake, which will feature images from the shoot of the models wearing their red Hilfiger outfits.

On Thursday, June 9, the models and their guests will enjoy a hearty breakfast buffet at Cheyenne Mountain Resort then embark for the Garden of the Gods Visitor and Nature Center and the surrounding 1,350 acre park. The human models, and their canine companion Maggie, will be photographed amid the 300 million year old rock formations, with famous names like Kissing Camels and Balanced Rock. In the afternoon, the entourage will move to the Cheyenne Mountain Zoo-- the world's only mountain zoo-- where the giraffe and tiger exhibits will be the backdrop for photos. The day finishes with a barbecue at the Cheyenne Mountain Resort pool deck, where models will relax and visit with invited sponsors and dignitaries.

On Friday, June 10, the morning will be dedicated to additional on site shots at Cheyenne Mountain Resort. The entire production will wrap up at noon on Friday.

The 2011 Strike a Pose models

Outlets at Castle Rock models include:
Nicolina Bowling, Age 7
Parker Bryant, Age 20
Gregory Falicia, Age 50
Melissa Kraft, Age 34
Kelli Mossbrucker, Age 20
Allonah Podvin, Age 16
Samantha Remington, Age 19, Honorary American Hea women's coats rt Association model representative
Quiana Torres, Age 14

The Outlets at Loveland models include:
Erica Erickson, Age 38
Katja Godebu, Age 14
Charles Karl, Age 39
McKenzie Lindgren, Age 8
Maggie, Golden Retriever, Age 4
Kayla Myers, Age 19
Jordan Williams, Age 15

The Outlets at Silverthorne models include:
Jennifer Batts, Age    29
Holden Behr, Age 6
Ashlyn Eisenman, Age 5
Sophie Imamura, Age 11
Ryan Jackson, Age    31
Hunter Shively, Age    16
Nadirah Sinkler, Age 17

In addition to the three-day, two-night vacation at Cheyenne Mountain Resort, models win a $150 gift card for shopping at the Outlets, a professionally designed modeling portfolio card with professional photographs, a Tommy Hilfiger tote bag, on-air appearances on select television segments for the period of a year, and appearances in print and online Outlets of Colorado media and advertising. Fashion and lifestyle photographers Marcus Edwards of Four Feathers Photography, and Christy Grosboll of Sugar Mill Productions will be the photographers for Strike a Pose, working with an assistant photographer. Brian Howe from Pure Energy Events will be the videographer.

Sponsors of Strike a Pose include the Colorado Springs Convention & Visitors Bureau, Pikes Peak Country Attractions Association and Cheyenne Mountain Resort. Additional details are available at http://www.outletsofcolorado.com.

Outlets of Colorado Media Contact:
Peggy Ziglin, Regional Public Relations and Tourism Director                            
Outlets of Colorado (Castle Rock, Loveland, Silverthorne)
970-227-9585
peggy (at) outletsofcolorado (dot) com
or
Chelsy Murphy
Colorado Springs Convention & Visitors Bureau
719-685-7639
chelsy (at) visitCOS (dot) com

About Outlets of Colorado
The Outlets of Colorado host over eleven million shoppers annually, and offer savings of 30 to 70 percent off retail every day. The three centers are the Outlets at Castle Rock, Loveland and Silverthorne and they include 300 name brand retailers like Levi's Outlet, Nike, Bose Outlet, J. Crew, Chico's, Le Creuset, Tommy Hilfiger, Lucky Brand Jeans, Brooks Brothers, Off 5th, Aeropostale, Ann Taylor Factory Store, Kenneth Cole, Pearl Izumi and more. http://www.outletsofcolorado.com

About Cheyenne Mountain Resort
A premier four season Colorado Springs destination, Cheyenne Mountain Resort features 316 finely appointed guest rooms and suites. Amenities include an 18-hole championship Pete Dye-designed golf course; five swimming pools; tennis and racquetball courts; a health and fitness center; aquatics center and a 35-acre recreation lake. Known for its breathtaking mountain views, exceptional accommodations, fine dining, myriad activities and comprehensive conference facilities, Cheyenne Mountain Resort is designated as a AAA Four Diamond property. 800-428-8886 or http://www.cheyennemountain.com

About The Colorado Springs Convention & Visitors Bureau
The Colorado Springs Convention & Visitors Bureau is the leading marketing organization for group travel and tourism to Colorado Springs and the Pikes Peak Region. The organization is dedicated to a strong national and international presence so that tourism is a primary contributor to a thriving local economy. http://www.visitcos.com/

About Tommy Hilfiger
As one of the world's leading premium lifestyle brands, Tommy Hilfiger delivers superior styling, quality and value to consumers worldwide. The brand celebrates the essence of Classic American Cool and provides a refreshing twist to classic, American fashion. The Tommy Hilfiger flag logo is recognized around the world as the symbol for high quality, quintessential American style with a cool twist. Products include men's, women's and children's apparel, and accessories that reflect the classic American cool brand mission. http://usa.tommy.com

Resource Links:
Garden of the Gods Visitor & Nature Center: http://www.gardenofgods.com
Cheyenne Mountain Zoo: http://www.cmzoo.org/

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Special Offers on a Wide Range of Sexy Clubwear for Women Now on at UK Online Retailer Ladyloca.co.uk

This week see's the start of a brand new range of adult's sexy club wear being introduced into the inventory of Ladyloca.co.uk, the UK online retailer of all that is women's sexy clothing, in conjunction with the addition of the new products becoming available within the website, special offers and discounts are also being offered to customers to celebrate the launch of the new club wear range.

The new sexy club wear range will consist of a number of product lines such as sexy dresses, sexy skirts and other more flamboyant forms of club themed attire, with the main focus of these new products being eccentricity, the new club wear range is all about standing out from the crowd whilst also blending in with the crazy night club theme at the same time.

That's why Ladyloca.co.uk has created a selection of club wear that will truly give clubbers the ability to express their love of the night club environment in the clothes that they wear when within the club scene, this is achieved by offering such a wide range of colours and eye catching designs that have an aura of female sexuality and exuberance.

Not only are the products featured within the sexy clubwear range available in a multitude of different colours and designs, but they are also available in a flexible variety of different sizes too, in fact most of the products featured within the range come in such stretchable fabrics that findi women's coats ng the right size won't be such a difficult task to accomplish.

This is particularly good news for all Ladyloca.co.uk customers that are purchasing items from the sexy clubwear range as a gift, however should any discrepancies arise with sizes or anything else relating to customer orders, as always Ladyloca.co.uk are always happy to assist customers in finding a suitable solution, this may involve swapping items for another size if applicable, or refunding items, it's all part of Ladyloca.co.uk dedication towards absolute customer satisfaction and trust.

As standard Ladyloca.co.uk ensures that all products within the website are of the highest quality in material and of exceptional value of money, the new sexy club wear range explicitly adheres to this company trend with all products within the range meeting the stringent criteria imposed by Ladyloca.co.uk.

To find out more about the products on offer by Ladyloca, please the website or contact a member of the customer service team via our support section on the website where one of the Ladyloca members of staff will be happy assist you.

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St. Louis Plastic Surgeon Reflects on ASAPS Statistics and Breast Augmentation as Most Common Procedure

According to the most recent study by the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS), cosmetic surgical procedures increased almost 9% in 2010 to over 1.6 million total. The survey shows 318,123 breast augmentation procedures were performed, making it the most popular surgical enhancement. The study also reports almost 9.5 million total surgical and non-surgical procedures were performed, an increase of 155% since statistical reports were first conducted. At his St. Louis plastic surgery practice, Dr. Jeffrey Copeland says he has seen a similar increase in the total number of procedures. He adds that as the economy begins to show signs of recovery, people are beginning to desire procedures that will enhance their physical appearance, such as breast augmentation in St. Louis.

Dr. Copeland says the breast augmentation procedure has grown in popularity with both younger women who are looking for a procedure to give them a more shapely aesthetic appearance and body contour, as well as women who may have had children and are looking for a lift and/or augmentation to restore the firmness, fullness and shape they once had. As the number of procedures increases, Dr. Copeland also adds that innovations in techniques and implant types will continue to develop. He says consulting an experienced surgeon whom remains dedicated to contin women's coats uing education and is up-to-date with the latest advancements is crucial to receiving the best results.

Dr. Copeland says the increase in breast augmentation and other surgical procedures including eyelid surgery in St. Louis has been constant at his practice since he first started tracking cosmetic enhancement statistics. Dr. Copeland adds that he believes the level of care and quality of results will only continue to increase as breast augmentation procedures become more and more popular. "Our society puts a premium on the appearance of the female breast, so it is a pleasure to be able to provide effective, safe procedures that allow women more control over that part of their appearance. Fuller breast contours can make clothing and swimwear options easier and more satisfying. We are also seeing an upward shift in the average age of our augmentation patients as well, reflecting the progressive attitude of American females to continue to look fit and youthful as they mature. They wish to look as vital and young as they feel."

About Jeffrey G. Copeland, MD

Dr. Jeffrey Copeland graduated from the University of Missouri, Columbia, where he completed his undergraduate degree in premedical science, his Medical degree, residencies in General and Plastic Surgery, and a fellowship in microvascular surgery. Dr. Copeland has served as chief resident in both general surgery and plastic surgery, the board chairman of Primaris, the Missouri Medicare quality improvement organization, and the president of the Missouri Association of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons. He has been Chief of Staff at both Saint Joseph Health Center/Hospital West and Barnes Jewish Saint Peters Hospital in Saint Charles County, Missouri

Located at #2 Richmond Center Court in St. Peters, MO, Copeland Cosmetic Surgery can be reached at (866) 377-0288. The practice can also be contacted online via their website copelandcosmeticsurgery.com or facebook.com/copelandcosmeticsurgery.

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Tweet and Ye Shall Receive: Clothing Retailer Helps University Students Meet Philanthropic Goal

In the throes of a devastating nor'easter that brought historic snows to the area, a simple request on Twitter from a college student in Hamden, Connecticut, reached the owner of Source Clothing Company, a nearby women's discount boutique. The tweet was looking for a donation that would complete a service project to benefit people in communities devastated by natural disasters. This yelp for help using social media reached the right people and resulted in a deadline met against the odds.

Students at Quinnipiac University in Connecticut spent the month of October collecting jeans and other denim items for recycling. The goal was to collect 500 items by October 31, for donation to Cotton. From Blue to Green., a national program that recycles old denim, converts it into natural cotton fiber insulation, and donates the insulation to communities in need to assist with building or rebuilding efforts.

By October 30, the students had collected 420 denim items but were still shy of their 500-piece goal. That's when Ashley Benisatto, chapter president of Quinnipia women's jackets online c University's Public Relations Student Society of America (PRSSA), jumped on Twitter and put the call out looking for the 80 pieces of denim that would complete their donation.

Scott Toth, the owner of Source Clothing Company in Cheshire, saw Ashley's tweet and responded immediately from his home in Florida. Ashley and Scott talked about how Source could help, then Scott asked his partner/store manager, Bill Procanik, and their employees to look for denim items that could be donated. That day, despite the historic snowstorm that knocked power out in Cheshire and throughout Connecticut, Source came through, donating the last 80 items that were needed to fulfill Quinnipiac's Cotton. From Blue to Green. goal.

Ready to celebrate their first anniversary, Source Clothing Company offers high end women's apparel, accessories and jewelry at discount pricing. Denim apparel is a major draw for Source customers, and the store carries products from Citizens for Humanity, Diesel, Joe's Jeans, Lucky Brand, Rekd Denim, Rock & Republic, Salt Works Denim, 7 for All Mankind, and True Religion among other brands. To solve Quinnipiac's emergency, store employees selected 80 pair of jeans that were not hot sellers and passed them along for a good cause.

"The timing on this donation is amazing," explains Procanik. "I don't think there are many people left in Connecticut who haven't personally experienced what it's like to be cold after this storm. And all of us at Source have friends who are temporarily homeless due to the power outages. In the midst of our own natural disaster, it feels great to help others in need."

About Source Clothing Company:
Locally owned and operated, Source Clothing Company offers high-end women's apparel, accessories and jewelry at discount prices in a modern boutique setting. The staff is trained to help customers find clothing that flatters their figure and fits their personal style regardless of their age or size.? ?The store is located at 187 Highland Avenue in Cheshire in the Stop & Shop plaza on Route 10. For more information, call (203) 272-8500, visit http://www.sourceclothingcompany.com or http://www.facebook.com/SourceClothing. Twitter handle @Source_Clothing.

For more information on Cotton. From Blue to Green., visit http://www.CottonFromBluetoGreen.com.

For more information on Quinnipiac University, visit http://www.quinnipiac.edu.

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San Francisco Fashion Boutique, Gigi + Rose Announces They Offer the Latest Collection of Deux Lux Bags and That Gigi + Rose is a Great Place to Buy a New Bag

Women looking for a great place to buy a new handbag should check out San Francisco fashion boutique, Gigi + Rose in Ghirardelli Square.

Gigi + Rose, a San Francisco women's clothing store carries an amazing selection of handbags both leather and vegan alternative. From coveted bags from Hobo and Orla Kiely they also offer the latest collection from Deux Lux, including their super glam new iPad case, beautiful Italian leather bags from Ellington Leather and glazed leather bags from Tano, available in amazing colors.

In addition, they also carry Matt & Nat's new biodegradable faux vegan line that is hip, stylish and eco-conscio women's jackets online us. Shiraleah also offers a stylish, faux vegan leather alternative that is easy on the pocketbook.

Gigi + Rose a one of a kind San Francisco fashion boutique with an ambiance that redefines "shopping for the kids" experience. Conveniently located in San Francisco's Ghirardelli Square, Gigi + Rose carries a tasteful selection of clothing and accessories for women and girls. They offer a unique collection of designer dresses and attractive women's clothing and stock fun accessories including tutus, dress up gowns, ballerina treasure and children's books.

"Think of Gigi + Rose as your new one-stop shop for hip, contemporary shopping for mom and an uber-pink experience for the little girls," says Kristina DePizzol, owner of Gigi + Rose.

For more information, contact Gigi + Rose at (415) 765-9060 or visit them online at http://www.gigiandrose.com. Gigi + Rose is located in Ghirardelli Square at 901 North Point #H103 San Francisco, CA 94109.

About Gigi + Rose
Gigi + Rose is a high-end San Francisco fashion boutique providing women's clothing, kids clothing and baby clothing, bags, accessories and more. Located in Ghirardelli Square in San Francisco, the shop features collections ranging from the industry's finest baby gear to unique kids toys and fun accessories.

Gigi and Rose is part of Ghirardelli Square's movement to bring locals, and not just tourists, down to visit shops in the complex.

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Retail TouchPoints Announces First-Ever Customer Engagement Awards: Moosejaw, Foot Locker, Urban Outfitters Among Winners

Retail experts acknowledge that customer women's jackets engagement is the cornerstone of success in today's challenging retail environment, because shoppers are more empowered than ever and are demanding the right products at the right price, available when and where they desire.

"Retailers have been hard at work formulating and implementing unique and creative strategies to appeal to today's tech-savvy shoppers, and the Customer Engagement Awards honor those who have achieved outstanding success in today's challenging environment," said Debbie Hauss, Editor-in-Chief at Retail TouchPoints.

Through a nomination process, the winners were selected based on, but not limited to, four specific criteria:

*Unique shopping/promotional offerings
*Customer engagement strategies
*Customer analysis
*Technology innovation

The 2012 Winners List is as follows:                

• 8ta — mobile store, part of the South African brand Telkom (solution provider partner: One Digital Media)
• Casual Male Retail Group (CMRG) — specialty retailer of big-and-tall men's apparel (solution provider partner: QuantiSense)
• David's Bridal — specialty retailer of bridal and formal wear (solution provider partner: Manhattan Associates)
• Foot Locker — specialty retailer of footwear and sports apparel (solution provider partner: Epicor Retail)
• Hot Topic — specialty retailer of music- and pop culture-inspired fashion (nominated by: Impact Mobile)
• Inkjet Superstore — specialty retailer of printer and office supplies (solution provider partner: TurnTo Networks)
• Moosejaw — specialty retailer of outdoor clothing, apparel and gear (solution provider partner: Crossview)
• Rutter's Farm Stores — gas and convenience store retailer (solution provider partner: Gas Buddy)
• Tasti D-Lite — quick-service frozen dessert retailer (solution provider partner: Restaurant Pro Express)
• Urban Outfitters — specialty retailer of women's and men's urban apparel and accessories (solution provider partner: Starmount)

A complimentary copy of the 2012 Customer Engagement Awards Report in pdf form is available for download here.

RTP also presented certificates to several of the retail winners during the NRF 101st Annual Convention, January 15-17, 2012, in New York. To view the videos on TouchPoints TV, click here.

Retail TouchPoints is an online publishing network for retail executives, with content focused on optimizing the customer experience across all channels. The Retail TouchPoints network is comprised of a weekly newsletter, category-specific blogs, special reports, web seminars, exclusive benchmark research, and a content-rich web site featuring daily news updates and multi-media interviews at http://www.retailtouchpoints.com. The Retail TouchPoints team also interacts with social media communities via Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn.

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Hyena Cart Fund-Raising Auction Raises $33,000 for Popular DIY Blogger

After a three-day fund-raising auction on Hyena Cart, more than $33,000 was raised recently for popular artist and DIY blogger Ashley Hackshaw, who was diagnosed last fall with an aggressive form of cancer.

After discovering in November that she has Choriocarcinoma, Hackshaw began blogging about her experiences with surgery and chemotherapy on her wildly popular Lil Blue Boo crafting blog.

Soon after, more than 20 of her friends and followers from around the country banded together to organize and launch an online auction on Hyena Cart, with proceeds going to her rising medical bills.

The group of women, calling themselves Team Ashley, launched the auction last week on Hyena Cart, which houses more than 1,000 individually owned online stores offe women's jackets online ring a broad spectrum of products for the family.

Hackshaw is very well known among the DIY and crafting "set" and was named Babble's most creative Mominee. About 150,000 visitors per week read Hackshaw's blog, and she has more than 20,000 enthusiastic friends on Facebook.

Melanie Behles, of Goshen, Ind. and Wendy Russell, of Prosper, Tex., helped organize the auction along with the rest of Team Ashley, gathering about 250 donations from artists and companies all over the country.

Products in the auction included uplifting artwork, jewelry, children's clothing, dolls, toys and more. Hackshaw's favorite saying now is "choose joy," which Behles and Russell said was a theme among many of the donated items.

Behles said that some of the "hot ticket" items on the Hyena Cart auction included two passes to shop early at Matilda Jane's summer art fair sale (and receive 10 free items), a handmade Waldorf doll from Bamboletta dolls and a Choose Joy painting by artist Stephanie Corfee.

"Team Ashley could not be happier to be able to give such a great gift to the Hackshaw family on behalf of her internet fans and family," Behles said.

About Hyena Cart
Hyena Cart started as a shopping cart for Karen Lee's Kool Sheep Soakers. From there, it has grown to incorporate more than 1,000 active sellers offering a variety of natural products. Most of the sellers are moms, known as "mompreneurs," who operate their own online businesses using the Hyena Cart platform to facilitate online shopping. The most popular seller categories include cloth diapers, clothing, hand-knit items, hand-dyed yarn and toys.

For more information about Hyena Cart, visit http://www.hyenacart.com.

David Cameron Shows his Support for British Made Fashion and Manufacturing

Staff at a Derbyshire-based fashion company found themselves the unlikely stars of a party political broadcast when David Cameron made a surprise visit to the David Nieper factory in Alfreton, Derbyshire http://www.davidnieper.co.uk/

His visit followed the launch of his party's local election campaign with the 50 year-old family business becoming one of the settings for the filming of his party political broadcast, due to be aired Friday 20 April on ITV1 at 6.25pm and BBC1 at 6.55pm.

The broadcast, David Cameron on the campaign trail can be viewed online: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0dxrJPx9fKk In the video, he says: "Here's a really good example of a family business that has kept in Britain, invested in Britain and expanded in Britain."

Spending over an hour touring the company's design studios and factory, and talking with staff, the Prime Minister pledged his backing to British fashion manufacturing with staff making the most of the opportunity to ask questions and give their views on what more should be done to help the economy and UK textiles trade.

David Cameron, said: "David Nieper is a brilliant manufacturer of clothing and I was very impressed by the design service they offer, the manufacturing, the selling – they do everything and all here in Derbyshire. It is a hard-working company and a great exa fashion jackets mple of the very best of Great British fashion manufacturing."

Staff were asked if they had any topical questions to ask the Prime Minister with subjects ranging from the retirement age and pensions to student loans and incapacity benefit.

Sheila Rhodes, seamstress, asked the Prime Minister on the video: "What are you going to do to try and get the textiles trade back in the UK". David Cameron responded: "We need to help fund more apprenticeships, so you can get young people into the business, we've got to keep the business taxes down so that businesses can put money in and expand ... and keep interest rates low."

Another one of the staff David Cameron spoke to during the visit was Charlotte Bryan, a graduate from The University of Lincoln with a BA Hons in Fashion Design. Charlotte joined the company full-time after winning a David Nieper Fashion Academy competition that included a paid internship as part of the prize. http://www.fashionacademy.org/

Charlotte Bryan, said: "The Prime Minister asked for my views on what it's like for graduates looking for jobs and what more could be done to help young people and graduates into work." She continues, "It really is hard and many of my friends are struggling to get work especially if they haven't got experience in a real-life working environment.

"It would be great if more could be done to support and encourage more companies like David Nieper to open their doors to graduates and young people to provide training and internships – it really is the best way to learn skills, on the job."

Christopher Nieper, managing director at David Nieper, concludes: "We welcomed the Prime Minister's visit, his interest and pledge to support British fashion manufacturing and to get the textiles trade back in the UK. Our company and 200+ staff is very much proof that fashion can and is still being made in the UK.

"Our family company has grown consistently because business is all about people, they are our capital. Investing in people with training and providing opportunities will ensure that 'Made in Britain' manufacturing will have a future and we welcome any support for this."

For more information on David Nieper or to arrange an interview, please contact Ellen Carroll on 0115 9932346 / 07790 631547, email: ellen(at)nelliepr(dot)co(dot)uk

NOTES TO EDITORS: ABOUT DAVID NIEPER

David Nieper is a designer and manufacturer of lingerie, nightwear and clothing for women – all made in England. Based in Alfreton, Derbyshire, the fashion house was founded in 1961 and is renowned for its use of the highest quality fabrics and the personal touch it achieves in delivering world-class customer service.

David Nieper:

•     Celebrated its Golden Anniversary in 2011
•     Employs more than 240 skilled people, including designers, garment cutters, seamstresses and dressmakers with decades of experience
•     Sells direct to customers throughout the UK and Europe, and through its own boutique in Alfreton
•     Is a family business, totally committed to UK manufacturing – all its collections are designed, manufactured and hand-finished in its UK headquarters in Derbyshire
•     David Nieper remains the company's Creative Director and his son, Christopher Nieper, has been the company's Managing Director for the past 15 years – responsible for the introduction of the systems and processes that underpin the delivery of a world-class service
•     Dedicated to developing and nurturing homegrown fashion talent – the company works closely with the local community, schools and colleges to foster relationships and fashion skills
•     Launching the David Nieper Fashion Academy in 2010 – providing vocational and business skills training for the fashion industry of the future. The Academy offers practical experience in a live commercial environment. There are very successful fashion manufacturers remaining in the UK and this helps to answer the fashion industry's SOS for skills.

For more information on David Nieper, visit http://www.davidnieper.co.uk
For more information on The David Nieper Fashion Academy, visit http://www.fashionacademy.org

Active for Troops and Walk for Troops Launch Today. Groups to Donate Goods to the Men and Women of the Military and Their Families starting this Memorial Day weekend.

Today Active for Troops and Walk for Troops, new locally-based organizations focused on providing support to military families, held its inaugural launch today appropriately coinciding with the Memorial Day holiday. Active for Troops provides a wide-selection of active wear to purchase wherein a portion of the proceeds go directly to the Active for Troops Foundation. Walk for Troops, is also a new organization that gives people a chance to gear up for their own personal support walk. Both organizations are solely focused on ensuring military men and women as well as local and national communities are supported in a creative way.

"You can't wait. Sometimes you just have to act, which is what we did and is why we started these organizations. We know American's understand the importance of supporting those that protect our freedom," said Marianne Yeager, founder of Active for Troops. "Now people can buy a great, quality product and feel good that portions of their purchase will go to an important cause. That's why we say 'Feel good, D women's jackets o good."

Active for Troops makes available active wear to purchase at very competitive prices. Each article of clothing has the company logo so people can proudly show their patriotism. And the products are just part of it, a portion of the proceeds of the purchase will be donated to either its Foundation. The Foundation will take the money and use to purchase items for military members and their families. "We believe that once people purchase and wear the products, they'll be hooked," said Mrs. Yeager.

Walk for Troops provides participants a unique and easy way to contribute to the effort. Simply visit the website to join the walking challenge and identify the person to support. When a person has walked a required number of miles, their miles can be used to gain free product from the Active for Troops web page. Cash out the points to send item to someone you are supporting, donate your points, or simply use the points on product for yourself.

About Active for Troops
Active for Troops is a Temecula-based company that provides high-end, quality active wear designed for the individual on the go. The company was the brainchild of Marianne Yeager, Andrea Van Hattem, and Julia de Vries in order to commemorate their grandfather's commitment to the country and particularly the men and women in uniform and their families. Portions of the proceeds are given to Active for Troops Foundation; thus the name, Active for Troops. Its motto is "Feel good, Do good." All products are available now and can be purchased on its website at http://www.activefortroops.com.

About Walk For Troops
Walk 4 Troops? is a social networking site dedicated to helping military families by becoming more active and healthy in their daily lives. It gives people another avenue of supporting our men and women in uniform by simply taking time to volunteer to walk to help. Through the use of a specially designed pedometer or smart phone application, one accumulates miles and uploads it directly to their account at http://www.walk4troops.com. Once the miles hit a certain level, their miles can be used to gain free product from the Active for Troops web page. Cash out the point to send item to someone you are supporting, donate your points, or simply use them for yourself. For more information visit http://www.walk4troops.com.

Media Contact: Robert Blodgett, robertblodgett(at)yahoo(dot)com or 619.823.4357.

PearsonsRenaissanceShoppe.com Unveils Its New Steampunk Costumes

The "Steampunk" genre is a sub-culture of fiction that is quickly gaining popularity. This is not only true about the world of literature, but also in the world of costuming for conventions. Given the unique and customizable aspect of the genre, many people enjoy creating their own Steampunk Costumes, complete with personalized gadgets. PearsonsRenaissanceShoppe.com is now providing costume makers and convention patrons with several garments that can be used in the construction of a personalized Steampunk costume.

What exactly is Steampunk? Steampunk is a genre that combines a Victorian era setting with various types of steam-powered machines. These gadgets can be for mundane tasks, such as a steam-powered hand tools, or can be as complex steam-powered airships that are a common a sight in the sky. It is not uncommon for a Steampunk setting to be an alternative version of history, which is why the Victorian era is such a popular choice for the genre. The Victorian era is also the same time in history when the Industrial Revolution was taking off. Since electricity was still in its infancy, most technology revolved around steam engines. This is why steam-powered gadgets are also so prevalent within the genre.

The Victorian Era also helps contribute to the fashion of the Steampunk genre. Victorian wear was comprised of elaborate dresses and corsets for the women, with stylish vests and long coats for the men. When combined with the gadgetry and scientific feel, costumes may include an airship pilot wearing aviator goggles along with a leather top hat. Another popular accent piece is Steampunk jewelry that takes the shapes of gears, keys, or other tools that tinkerers may use.

"It's one of the reasons why I think so many people are taking to the genre," says Pearson's Renaissance Shoppe owner Hailey Pearson, "You have so much flexibility, you can get really creative with your costumes." Another unique aspect of the Steampunk realm is that some fans actually create workin women's coats g gadgets to serve as accessories to their costumes that they can demonstrate while at conventions.

Therefore, fans of the Steampunk community will be excited to discover how quickly the genre is raising in popular culture. Steampunk enthusiasts wear costumes to Renaissance Faires, Steampunk Conventions, even the largest of all pop-culture events: Comic-Con. Don't be afraid to create a Steampunk costume to further interact with all of those patrons who are also enjoying the convention.

About PearsonsRenaissanceShoppe.com

PearsonsReanissanceShoppe.com prides itself on providing authentic and comfortable Renaissance Costumes, Pirate Outfits, and Steampunk Clothing to customers of all ages. They also carry a number of Steampunk accessories, Medieval footwear, Harry Potter Costumes, and LARP clothing. Learn more about and interact with Pearson's via their Facebook, Twitter, and Blog.

RetailFetish.com Announces Its New Shopping Engine That Simplifies Flash Sale Shopping

RetailFetish.com is now dedicating itself to a business model that helps consumers save up to 80% on online fashion deals. Shopping used to be a simple process. The consumer would go to the store of their choice, select a few items to try on, and then buy the ones they wanted. Over the years this has changed however. People can now shop from the comfort of their own homes, while at work, or anywhere else they can get Internet access.

As a result, businesses have put their wares online and consumers can now choose between millions of companies to do business with. This is great for the consumer because they get to choose the best store, not just the closest. Women can find great womens clothing sales in a matter of minutes and without leaving their home.

Unfortunately, having all of these choices at hand can also be a disadvantage. People now have to wade through hundreds of different flash sale sites just to find the best deals online. A short fifteen minute trip to the local mall to buy a shirt has now turned into a few hours of research online.

Luckily, sites like RetailFetish.com have combined all of these flash sales onto one big flash sale aggregator. These types of websites make things easy on the shopper by placing all of the great deals on one site for the consumer to look through. Some consumers have said that they've saved hours of time and hundreds of dollars by using flash sale aggregators like RetailFetish.com to shop online.

The unique thing about these sites is that they dynamically pull the best flash sale deals from thousands of different flash sale sites so that the consumer doesn't have to. In the past a person might have had to go from flash sale site to flash sale site to see which site had the cheapest leopard print Gucci bag. With the proper use of a flash sale aggregator site, the consumer now only has to visit one website to see the various deals on leopard print Gucci bags. They'll see one page with all of the deals and they'll quickly and easily be able to pick out the best one.

In addition to the ease of having every deal on one page, consumers only have to worry about getting one email from a flash sale aggregator. Previously a person might have to sign up to hundreds of flash sale sites to get emailed the best deals. They'd then have to look women's jackets through each email to see which site actually had the best deal. By using RetailFetish.com however, one just has to sign up to one email list to get emailed all of the best deals.

See a great flash sale site aggregator in action yourself by visiting RetailFetish.com

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Bhutan Travel Agency Announces Bhutan Tours for Paro Festival 2013

The spectacular Festival Tours are now open for booking with the launch of the Paro Festival tours 2013 by BhutanTravelAgency.com. Festivals are an important time in Bhutan and have a special place in the hearts of the Bhutanese people. Religion and social life are sunk deep in the culture of the Bhutanese people as a result of which festivals appear to be taking place somewhere in Bhutan throughout the year.

It is believed that one gains blessings by attending religious festivals in Bhutan. There are various dances that are performed during the festival as the dances invoke the deities to wipe out misfortunes, increase luck and grant personal wishes. The dances that are performed during the festivals are performed to bless onlookers and to teach them the Buddhist way of life. Th women's coats e dancers take on the aspects of wrathful and compassionate deities, heroes, demons, and animals. There are also Atsaras or clowns who move through the crowds mimicking the dancers and performing comic routines in their masks with long red noses.

A major highlight of the Paro Festival is the Thongdrel which is revealed on the last day of the festival. Thongdrel is a huge religious scroll with the image of Guru Rimpoche which is opened in the early morning hours and scrolled back once the sun is out.

On the first day of the Paro festival, one would get to see various dances inside the dzong. The Dance of the Lord of Death and his Consort (Shinje Yab Yum), the Dance of Lords of Cremations Grounds ( Durdag ), the Dance of Black Hats ( Shanag), the Dance of Drum from Dramistse (Dramitse Nacham) are some of the dances performed on the first day of the festioval.

The second day one could see the Dance of the Lord of Death and His Consort (Shinje Yab Yum), the Dance of Black Hats with Drums (Shanag Nga Cham), the Dance of three kinds of Ging with Drums (Ngaging), the Dance of Stage and the Hounds (Shawa Shachi) 1st part, this is a favorite tale of a Drukpa Saint, Milarepa, who converted a hunter to Buddhism. All these are held outside the dzong.

The third day of a must see dance is the Pholeg-Moleg, dance of the noblemen and noble women. The dance is full of bawdy, rustic humour, and depicts a tale from the life of King Norzhang.

On the fourth day there is the Dance of Lord of Death and His Consort (Shinje Yab Yum,), the Dance of four Stags (Sha Tsam) the dance tells of how Guru Rinpoche subdued the god of wind who was creating havoc on earth. There is also the Dance of Judgement of the Dead (Raksha Mangcham) and the Dance of the Drums from Dramitse ( Dramitse Nga Cham).

The Raksha Mangcham, or the dance of the judgment of the dead is one of the more famous Tshechu dances making it into all Bhutan festival tours, and tells the story of what happens when a being dies.

And so the Paro festival is a must see for all as it will definitely make your travel Bhutan experience memorable.

Tom James Company “We Come to You®” Approach Unique for Custom Suits

Tom James Company, the world's largest manufacturer and direct retailer of custom men's clothing, is experiencing record growth. In a market where innovation is often found tied to an internet initiative, Tom James' focus on 'We Come to You' service continues to prove high-touch is still very important to today's customers.

"Our customer is busy," said Todd Browne, President of Tom James. "He or she wants to look fantastic in their professional or casual wear, but does not have the time – nor the interest – in shopping. We strike that item off their to-do list."

The sales model Tom James chose back in 1966 was to offer this service face to face in the client's home or office. That personal service is the hallmark of what they do.

"Busy professionals do not want to shop," says Browne. "They do not want to measure themselves. They do not want to click through hundreds of online choices. They want expert advice and they want clothing solutions that are quick, discreet and allow them to get back to their life's purpose. And we are happy to oblige by providing that service."

"'We Come to You?' is so much our hallmark that we've registered the phrase," says Director of Marketing, Michele Stephens. "We've lived that model since 1966. women's coats We were first to do it and we do it best."

Tom James clothier for 30 years, Jim Poston, a Division Vice President of Tom James from Greenville, SC says, "When a guy heads out to buy a suit at a department store, he might find it difficult to get someone who cares about serving him."

"If he finds a suit he likes in his size, he stands for the alterations, and then has to come back in a week or two to pick up his suit," said Poston. "We can short-cut that process."

"We meet our clients at their convenience. We gain an understanding of what our clients like and need and, once the pattern is established, we can select fabric and details and be on our way in just a few minutes. Then we deliver the clothing in person to ensure everything is right. It really is a world class experience."

Often, Browne says, if a company says it operates using old-fashioned standards of personal contact, it's to mask the fact they've not embraced today's world. "Nothing could be farther from the truth with Tom James," he said.

"Our clothiers are armed with iPads to assist them in everything from showing garments to processing orders," said Browne. "Technology is our friend. We just use it to assist the process, saving time for our customers."

It's technology that seeks to not only save time, but give a professional great confidence about their appearance. Poston commented, "Most men are not extremely confident picking out clothing, especially accessories. We bring a knowledge that eliminates the question men often ask, 'Honey, does this go together?'"

Another unique factor is that Tom James owns the factories that make their garments. They own the mills that make the cloth, and they actually employ the people who construct their garments. Most retail establishments cannot say that.

"It's said that imitation is the highest form of flattery," said Steve Nucci, Division President for Tom James. "There are imitators of what we do, but none of them have the depth of clothing knowledge or the control over the construction of their garments. Over 95% of our product is made in the United States by facilities that we own and not sourced overseas."

"We make more custom suits and more custom shirts than anyone in the business."

Tom James offers a full array of professional clothing for both men and women as well as sportswear and accessories. "We offer everything in a man's closet," said Ashley Johnson, a Tom James clothier in Nashville, TN. "It's really a full service approach. And we're a sportswear and custom source for ladies wear, as well."

With literally hundreds of fabric choices, Tom James clients can dress like no one else – another factor that makes them unique. Their clothiers can offer everything from entry level off the rack suits to a truly bespoke product like Oxxford Clothes.

"It's America's iconic brand," said Browne. "Oxxford Clothes is the last 'made-by-hand' suit in the US. Tom James Company owns Oxxford and we can offer it to our clients."

A visit to their website http://www.tomjames.com reveals hundreds of Tom James Reviews. With categories like Fit, Convenience, Service, Value and Expertise, one gets the impression their clients have come to rely on a service that isn't found anywhere else.

While Tom James in enjoying 46 years in the custom suit business, the company name itself is not widely known.

"We don't advertise," said Director of Marketing, Michele Stephens. "If you've heard of us, it's because one of our clothiers has reached out to you, or one of your friends has recommended our services. But you've seen our garments on actors and athletes the world over. Our clothing is our best advertisement. Once you've experienced custom, it's hard to go back to off the rack."

Combine that quality with the personal service, says Browne, "and it's hard to beat the options we provide."

Tom James, buoyed by a 10% growth in 2011, currently has 470 clothiers and is in expansion plans. They are hiring for 65 locations within the United States and internationally and recently opened an office in Dubai.

They also were joined by the largest direct sales women's clothing company in the nation – Carlisle-Etcetera. Tom James Company owns half interest, along with Royal Spirit of Hong Kong, in the company. The acquisition forms the largest direct sales clothing company, internationally.

Tom James operates 105 offices in 36 US states and 5 countries. It owns and operates 3 worsted woolen mills, 8 tailoring facilities and factories and is proud to say 95% of its finished clothing products are made in the USA.

For more information, consult http://www.tomjames.com.

The 5 Languages of Appreciation in the Workplace to be Sent to Donors Providing Loans of $25 or More for Entrepreneurs in Developing Countries

Donors giving $25 or more to World Vision Micro will receive a free copy of The 5 Languages of Appreciation in the Workplace, a book that helps workers communicate appreciation to their colleagues in meaningful ways.

Authored by Dr. Gary Chapman and Dr. Paul White, the book was recently named one of the top 50 new management books for entrepreneurs.

"A donation to World Vision Micro helps start or expand a business for a hard-working person in a developing country," says White, a psychologist, author, speaker, and business consultant. "Our book helps you take practical steps to make any workplace environment more encouraging and productive."

Both the microloan and White's book empower entrepreneurs, b women's jackets ut in different ways.

Recipients of World Vision Micro are typically women who do not have collateral or a credit history to secure a traditional loan. For example, Jacqueline became the sole provider for her family in Rwanda after her husband, a soldier, was killed. Life got even worse for the widowed mother of five when she lost her teaching job.

"That's when we heard about (World Vision Micro) giving small loans," she says.

With a loan and business training, Jacqueline opened a restaurant along with two other widows. It quickly became the most popular eatery in town.

"Because of the loan, my children have food to eat," Jacqueline says. "They have clothes. They go to school. Our community is really happy."

The workplace community at the Canadian Red Cross in Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario, has also seen its happiness grow. It increased employees' understanding of each other with The 5 Languages of Appreciation in the Workplace.

April McBride, a Canadian Red Cross community services coordinator, introduced the book and its lessons as part of an office wellness program.

When McBride first explained what she was doing, there were a few grumbling comments, including, "I hope this doesn't take long." But that soon changed.

McBride gave everyone his or her own code, which comes with the book. She then sent them back to their computers to take the online "Motivating By Appreciation Inventory." The 15-minute test assessed individuals' preferences for how they are best encouraged and feel appreciated at work.

The results identified each person's primary and secondary "language" in the workplace among five possibilities:

-- Words of affirmation
-- Quality time
-- Acts of service
-- Tangible gifts
-- Physical touch

Each person received a nine-page document describing the results of their individual inventory. It included tips on how team members can encourage an employee in his or her primary language. For example, a person whose primary language is "acts of service" will feel more appreciated if he or she receives help accomplishing tasks that will assist in getting a project done more quickly.

Information from the individual inventories was put into an office profile available to everyone. McBride says those initially skeptical employees became quite animated and enthusiastic when they learned how knowledge of a colleague's primary language could help energize and motivate them.

The book uses symbols to designate each primary language. McBride cut out, laminated, and posted the symbols on the office door of each employee.

"When you see the symbol it's just a quick reminder," says McBride. "If you know, for example, that `words of affirmation' is a person's language you might give a few kind words, even if it feels a little awkward at first. It's not rocket science but it is effective and it's very easy to apply."

The MBA Inventory showed McBride's primary language is "quality time." This helped her understand why she feels so valued as a person and as an employee when her supervisor stops by her office to talk for a few minutes.

McBride and other employees scoring high for "quality time" now eat lunch together at least twice a week.

"We now know that's what builds us up," says McBride. "It's about being intentional with each other."

Overall, McBride sees increased harmony and satisfaction in her workplace. "The rewards and benefits of this will be long lasting," she says.

"I wish every workplace had this. People would want to go to work. People would be more productive and excited about different tasks. They would feel motivated."

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World Vision Micro is part of World Vision, a Christian humanitarian organization tackling the causes of poverty and injustice. Click here to help fund the loan of a worthy entrepreneur and receive The 5 Languages of Appreciation in the Workplace.

For more information about The 5 Languages of Appreciation in the Workplace and its training resources, go to http://www.appreciationatwork.com. To interview Dr. White or have him as a guest on your program, contact Karen Campbell at (616) 309-4390 or karencampbellmedia(at)gmail(dot)com

NAPW Napa, CA Local Chapter Kicked Off With a Successful Launch with Two Guest Speakers at October Networking Event

The NAPW Napa, CA Local Chapter was successfully launched on October 25th when members and guests gathered for a professional networking event at the River Terrace Inn. During the launch meeting, Attendees had the opportunity to network and learn more about NAPW and the Napa, CA Local Chapter. Informative presentations from two guests speakers: Sharon Darrow, the first NAPW Local Chapter President and Heidi Stenner, Professional Geologist of CA and Senior Scientist with the Civil Engineering Department at Exponent, were highlights of the evening.

Napa Local Chapter President Rose G. Bambao kicked off the launch by extending a warm welcome to members, guests, and guest speakers. The group of professional women met in the Executive Boardroom of the River Terrace Inn where lite appetizers and nonalcoholic beverages were provided. Rose encouraged everyone to introduce themselves and then read aloud the NAPW Mission Statement.

"Our Mission Statement is to provide the most advanced forum for members to connect with like-minded professional women to develop innovative business and social relationships," she said. "We continually offer our members the resources and benefits necessary to foster professional and personal success."

She then went on to describe the roles of a number of key executives within the NAPW National Organization:

Matthew Proman, NAPW Pres women's jackets ident, serves as the Founder and President of The National Association of Professional Women – NAPW. Visit [napw.com and click on the Founder tab located at the bottom of the page for a complete description.

Cindy Burns, National Director of Local Chapters, has ultimate authority over the formation and operation of Local Chapters. Cindy is assisted by various Regional Chapter Managers, each of whom is responsible for day-to-day questions, oversight of, and interaction with Chapter Presidents.

Katie Maloney, Local Chapter Division, interacts with Local Chapter Presidents. Katie provides information and suggestions to Local Chapter Presidents that would benefit the Local Chapter and members.

The evening's first guest speaker then took the floor. Sharon Darrow is the former President of the NAPW Sacramento, CA Local Chapter and the first-ever Local Chapter President of NAPW. Sharon shared her knowledge of the organization and her experience working with Matthew Proman and Cindy Burns.

"I am extremely proud to have started the first NAPW Local Chapter in Sacramento, California, in February 2009," she told the crowd. "Working with Matthew and Cindy is a great experience; being involved with NAPW has greatly developed my ability to network and communicate with others."

Sharon is the Owner of Travel ID Cards located in Sacramento, travelidcard.com.
Her company produces custom ID cards, with or without photos, for companies, organizations, sports teams, or any group that can benefit from identification badges, and also produces photo ID cards for children, impaired adults, and pets. Sharon is involved with Families for Early Autism Treatment and other autism related activities, and has been involved in animal rescue for over 20 years. Visit the NAPW website, go to the 'Network' tab, and click 'Search Member' to look up Sharon Darrow for a complete bio.

"Sharon is an amazing person and it was great listening to her experiences, both business and personal, and her passion for her charitable causes," said Rose. "She has also provided other helpful sites for small business such as SCORE and SBDC by County."

Following Sharon's heartfelt presentation, Heidi Stenner took the floor. An expert in earthquakes and a proponent of being prepared, Heidi provided a presentation of the earthquakes that have occurred locally and internationally, along with the active faults in the Vallejo, Benicia, Fairfield,
Napa Valley, and the East Bay. In her very informative presentation, Heidi spoke about the aftermath of the Loma Prieta Earthquake that devastated Northern California's Oakland/San Francisco Bay Area. There is a current concern of the next earthquake: 'The Big One.'

Public announcements on the television and radio about preparing yourself and your family for this potential disaster are more frequent, Heidi told the audience. She reminded everyone of the normal things that we have access to everyday such as water, food, clothing, homes, restrooms, street/highway access, ATM's, and phones, may not be available when a city or community shuts down due to an earthquake or other disasters.

"Heidi provided handouts to prepare everyone for the potential earthquake or disasters," said Rose. "It was great listening to Heidi's presentation. It is a reminder that everyone needs to prepare."

The National Association of Professional Women (NAPW) is the largest and most recognized network of female professionals. NAPW provides a forum where women can interact, exchange ideas, educate, network, and empower. NAPW Local Chapters allow members to maximize their experience through meetings, networking opportunities, and professional events.

For additional information regarding the NAPW Napa, CA Local Chapter and/or NAPW, please visit http://www.napw.com.

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Separation Anxiety In Dogs

Separation anxiety is one of the most common problems that dogs develop. Its an anxiety disorder, and is defined as a state of intense panic brought on by the dogs isolation or separation from her owner. In other words, when you leave for work in the morning, your dog is plunged into a state of nervous anxiety which intensifies extremely quickly. Dogs are social animals they need plenty of company and social interaction to keep them happy and content. No dog likes to be left alone for long stretches of time, but some dogs do a lot worse than others and these are the ones most prone to separation anxiety. There are a number of contributing causes to the condition.

Some breeds are genetically predisposed towards anxiety and insecurity, which is something you should consider when deciding which breed you are going to go for particularly if you are going to be absent for long stretches of time. A few of these breeds include Weimaraners, Springer Spaniels, German Shepherds, and Airedales. A significant proportion of dogs from shelters develop separation anxiety. Most of these shelter dogs have undergone significant trauma in their lives they have been abandoned by their previous owners and thus they have little trust that their new found owner.

Dogs that were separated from their mothers and siblings too early have been identified as being especially prone to separation anxiety. Puppies from pet stores are a perfect example of this. They are usually taken from their mothers well before the earliest possible age which is 8 weeks, and confined to a small glass box in the pet store for anywhere between a few weeks to two months. This early weaning, coupled with the lack of exercise and affection while in the pet store, is psychologically traumatic for the dog.

Neglect is the number one cause of sepration anxiety for dogs. If you are absent much more than you are present in your dogs life, separation anxiety is pretty much inevitable. Your dog needs your company, affection, and attention in order to be happy and content. The symptoms of separation anxiety are pretty distinctive. Your dog will usually learn to tell when you are about to leave, she wll hear keys jingling, will see you putting on your outdoor clothes, and will become anxious. She may follow you from room to room, whining, trembling, and crying. Some dogs even become aggressive, in an attempt to stop their owners from leaving.

When you have left, the anxious behavior will rapidly worsen and usually will peak within half an hour. She may bark incessantly, scratch and dig at windows and doors, an attempt to escape from confinement and reunite herself with you, chew inappropriate items, even urinate and defecate inside the house. In extreme cases, she might self mutilate by licking or chewing her skin until its raw, or pulling out fur or will engage in obsessive compulsive behaviors, like spinning and tail chasing.

Upon your return, she will be excessively excited, and will leap around you in a frenzy of delight for a protracted period of time more than the 30 seconds to one minute of a happy, well balanced dog. This extended greeting is a source of some misunderstanding without realizing that such a greeting actually signifies the presence of a psychological disorder, some owners actually encourage their dog to get more and more worked up upon their return by fuelling the dogs excitement, encouraging her to leap around, paying her protracted attention, and so on.

If you are behaving in this way with your dog, please stop. I know its tempting and very easy to do, and it seems harmless after all, she is so happy to see you, what harm c women's jackets an it do to return her attention and affection in equal measure? but in actuality, you are just validating her belief that your return is the high point of the day. So she is as happy as Larry when you return but, when its time for you to leave again, her now exaggerated happiness at your presence is under threat, and she gets even more unhappy when you walk out that door. Fortunately, there are things you can do to minimize your dogs tendency towards anxiety. Here is a short list of what to do.

Do exercise the heck out of her. Really wear her out, the longer you expect to be away, the more exercise she should get before you leave. For example, if you are leaving for work in the morning, she will probably be by herself for at least four hours and, if you have got a dog walker to take her out mid day instead of coming back yourself, she will not see you, the person she really cares about for at least nine hours. So she needs a good, vigorous walk fifteen to twenty minutes is the absolute minimum here, before you walk out that door. More is even better.

Distract her from her boredom, loneliness, and anxiety by giving her an attractive alternative to pining, pacing, and whining. All dogs love to chew, why not play on this predisposition? Get a couple of marrowbones from the butcher, bake them in the oven for 20 minutes so they go nice and hard and crunchy and so she can not smear marrow all over your furniture, slice them up into chunks of a few inches long, and give her one about 15 minutes before you leave. It will keep her happy and occupied, and will act as a smokescreen for your departure.

When you leave, put the radio on to a soothing station, classical music is ideal, but any station featuring lots of talk shows is also ideal. Keep the volume quite low, and it will calm her down a bit and give her the feeling that she has got company. If at all possible, supply her with a view. If she can see the world going by, thats the next best thing to being out and about in it.

Acclimatize her to your leaving. Taking things nice and slowly, practice getting ready to go, jingle your keys about, put on your coat, and open the door. Then without leaving sit back down and do not go anywhere. Do this until shes not reacting any more. When there are no reaction, give her a treat and lavish praise for being so brave. Next, practice actually walking out the door and returning immediately, again doing this until there are no reaction. Gradually work up, gradually being the operative word here until you are able to leave the house with no signs of stress from her.

Do not act overtly sympathetic when she is crying. Although it sounds very cold hearted, trying to soothe and comfort your dog by patting her and cooing over her is actually one of the worst things you can do. Its essentially validating her concern. Make sure she can not tell that you feel sorry for her, do not ever say, its ok, good girl when she is upset.

Who Is My Hero

Bombs exploded across the night sky lighting up the world with hot fiery bursts of red. A loud sonic boom awakened the sleeping people to the reality of war.

Fear perpetrated the hearts of those who were not prepared. Horror lined the faces of those who survived the first attack. Terror overwhelmed their thoughts because it was only a matter of time and their lives would soon be over.

The Lord God Almighty looked down upon the ragging firestorm and took flight into the night air abandoning the perfection of Heaven to fight for the children He loved. God strapped on His sword of righteousness and waged a great battle against the evil serpent of the world.

The Devil incited evil people with a plan to destroy goodness from the world. Their bombs pelted every good country destroying those who fought for justice. Burning up lands and kingdoms for the sake of conquest.

The people cried out in one voice, pleads for a Savior to defeat the Devil's rampage on the earth. They shouted all in unison, the question, "Who Is My Hero? Who can save us from the anti-Christ?"

Isaiah 59: 14&15a, "Justice is driven away, and right cannot come near. Truth stumbles in the public square, and honesty finds no place there. There is so little honesty that anyone who stops doing evil finds himself the victim of crime."

The bombs threaten extinction of all human life. The murderous threats of evil explode igniting fighting on every single shore. No one is safe, cry the people. No one is able to defend his house from the ravages of war.

The people cry out all in unison, "Who Is My Hero? Who will save us from the Anti-Christ?"

Isaiah 59: 15a-18, "The Lord has seen this, and he is displeased that there is no justice. He is astonished to see that there is no one to help the oppressed. So he will use his own power to rescue them and to win the victory. He will wear justice like a coat of armor and saving power like a helmet. He will clothe himself with the strong desire to set things right and to punish and avenge the wrongs that people suffer. He will punish his enemies according to what they have done, even those who live in distant lands."

Every house was abandoned. Every church was destroyed. Every person in all the nations of the world, left to flee and find cover in caves found high in the mountains and hills.

All trembled at the sounds of battle that ragged around the countries destroying all earthly good from the world. School buses were exploding and schools were crumbling as the fighting grew more and more fierce.

All justice was ended. All courthhouses destroyed. All governments demolished from the unending bombs that threatened to fatten the world.

The people trembled and they all cried out in unison, "Who is my Hero? Who will save us from the evil serpent of this world?"

Isaiah 63: 1-5, "'Who is this coming from the city of Bozrah in Edom? Who is this so splendidly dressed in red, marching along in power and strength?'
It is the Lord, powerful to save, coming to announce his victory.
'Why is his clothing so red, like that of a man who tramples grapes to make wine?'
The Lord answers, 'I have trampled the nations like grapes, and no one came to help me. I trampled them in my anger, and their blood has stained all my clothing. I decided that the time to save my people had come; it was time to punish their enemies. I was amazed when I looked and saw that there was no one to help me. But my anger made me strong, and I won the victory myself.'"

The people rejoiced as the bombs ended and the earth took on a more glories form. The Lord most High had come down from Heaven women's jackets to save them from the evil serpents power.

God's Magnificent strength filled the lands of the world once again with justice, truth and hope. Jesus ruled the countries with love. He reached down to every single person and wiped away their tears.

Families once again flourished in peace and safety. Godly children with moral convictions arise bringing joy to their parents. People lived long lives unafraid of sickness and disease.

All weapons of war were stock-piled and burned. All bombs defused. All forms of hate ended.

The people rejoiced and sang praises. All children of the earth celebrated the triumph of the Lord's mighty battle on the earth.

They all shouted in unison, "The Lord God Almighty Is My Hero!"