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Scarves: 6 Different Scarf Styles You Absolutely Have To Find!

By Meryl Rougeaux

Scarves… The variety is indeed mind blowing including handmade ones and designer creations to sweep you off your feet. You can wear these as over your dress or as outerwear because these pieces simply look irresistible.

Although, one in silk is considered as the latest fashion accessory today, you can still choose from a number of fabrics including rayon, wool or polyester. A piece made from sheer fabrics is used increasingly as a headscarf. Categorized on the basis of different beautifying techniques used by designers, scarves can be woven, knitted, machine made or simply hand-made ones.

1. Embroidered scarves carry the unique work-pattern found in traditional scarves worn during the Roman times and hence, are reminiscent of their history. One can see a marvelous display of appliqu work by the expert artisans. Another common scarf happens to be made of wool. It has always been in demand for being warm, comfortable and convenient to carry. Made from fleece of sheep, it can match any of your winter wear.

2. A hand-painted piece is an example of beautiful interplay of skill and creativity at its best. It usually exhibits a play of intricate designs and colors to cast a lasting spell on the wearer. This unique accessory can be made from fabrics including cotton, wool, chiffon, satin or georgette. It can be used for any purpose from being a simple neck scarf to hip scarf, beach scarf and what not.

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3. Next is the knitted scarf. This piece is used as a fashion accessory and has become an important part of any woman’s wardrobe. New experiments are being done by the artisans to bring exclusive designer pieces for the fashion conscious milieu. Common fabrics used in making a knitted one are wool, pashmina or cotton. Available in different sizes and shapes, it can be worn as a winter, head or neck scarf.

4. A scarf in silk is believed to have its origin during 1000 B.C. when it was worn by warriors of a renowned Chinese Emperor Cheng. Such is made from woven fabric material and helps to keep the body warm and comfortable during the winters. However, it’s equally good to be worn during the summers or just in any season you like as it adds flair to your personality.

5. A bandana scarf is becoming increasingly common these days, thanks to the changing fashion trends. It is derived from the Hindi word ‘bandhana’, which means ‘to tie’. It has beautiful play of contrast and matching colors with bold, exquisite designs to go with any of your outfit. It adds a sparkle to any simple or drab piece of clothing.

6. A beaded scarf is embellished with beads of varied colors and sizes to give it a special look. Beads used in making such exclusive pieces of clothing can be glass, plastic and metallic beads. Different designs and patterns are made using such beads on the cloth. A sequine scarf is somewhat similar to the beaded version. However, the difference lies in the fact that it is decorated with star-like adornments to form exclusive designs.

Whichever scarf you may choose, one thing is for sure… it will add color and flair to any of your outfits. They happen to be a wonderful fashion accessy in the lives of many men and women.

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How To Make Mica Lamp Shades}

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Submitted by: Jenna Ferguson

Mica lamp shades date back to the 1930s, makings its appearance along with the earliest electric lamps. These beautiful mica lamp shades produce a warm soft light; bringing a sense of soft beauty and style into the bedroom, living room. Mica is group of silicate minerals and the word mica is derived from the Latin word micare which means to glitter. Mica produces a marble look and mica lamp shades are easy to make and you can do it yourself as well.

Before you start on your mica lamp shades project, you should check if you have a tape measure, a metal lampshade (with strong frame) and shears. Now purchase the amount of mica sheets you require to make the mica lamp shades. It comes in four colors, dark amber, standard amber, stained amber and white. If you have a lamp shade that you may already have at home and decide which area you would be adding the mica too, or if you plan to do a full mica lamp shade, then measure the entire shade. Once the amount is decided purchase your mica sheets.

Cut the mica sheets into the desired measurement. Slip it into the metal lampshade or fit into desired areas. Hold mica sheets in place with glue or tape or if you have tabs at the back of the fold, fold them in to hold the sheet in place. Mica lamp shades can be designed by using circular or square or even rectangular shaped rims.

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If you dont have a metal frame to make your mica lamp shades, dont worry there is another option, though it may require a little more work! Take 4 or 6 coat hangers. Bend one of those hangers into the shape of a circle. Use a mug or a round container to get the desired shape. Do the same with another hanger and make it larger so that it can be the lower rim. Take 3 or 4 hanger pieces cut to the same measurement and connect both rims with them leaving equal spaces between them. Now comes the slightly harder part.

Take 3 hanger pieces which have been put to the same measurement. Taking a separate hanger bend it to the shape of a small circular, large enough to rest on the bulb rim. You can attach these by using thick wire and then attach it to the lower rim. Then place it on the blub rim. Make sure it is properly balanced. Now take the mica sheets and drill small holes in the corners each sheets (4 holes). Taking 3 inch sections of craft wire attach the mica to the rims, both up and down. Check if it is firmly placed. And now you have your very own home made mica lamp shade. You can use stencils and paint on your lampshade to add a little bit of color if you desire.

Making of mica lamp shades is an interesting project. Would you like to start your project today?

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Prince Laurent of Belgium testifies in marine fraud case

Tuesday, January 9, 2007

This article features in a News Brief from Audio Wikinews:

Prince Laurent of Belgium, the youngest son of King Albert II of Belgium, has been questioned last night by the federal police and is attending today’s court session in Hasselt in a marine fraud case that has gripped Belgian media since last December. He arrived in a Smart car and was accompanied by his lawyer and former politician Fred Erdman. The case turns around funds of the Belgian Navy that have been used to beautify the Prince’s villa in Tervuren. The Prince is expected to testify this afternoon.

In total, 2.2 million was supposedly diverted from the marine’s purchasing services using false invoices. Roughly € 185 000 was allegedly used to paint the Prince’s villa, install lights in the garden, for the purchase of carpet and furniture, and for his secretariat and for animal clinics the Prince supports via his Foundation. Twelve marine officers and contractors are being accused of document fraud, collusion, bribery, embezzlement of government money etc. and could face 10 years in prison. The money was part of the budget that wasn’t spent at the end of the year, and which would flow back to the government if the army didn’t spend it.

The Prince, who is also an officer in the navy, is being treated only as a witness in this case, there have been no charges against him. The Attorney General in Hasselt Marc Rubens has said that there are no elements in the investigation that point to the fact that Laurent was aware of the affair, however several accused have contested this in the press. Technically, the villa is not the property of the Prince himself, but of the Royal Gift, which manages the real property of the Royal Family.

During his interview by the police last night, Prince Laurent stated that he needed funds to renovate his villa, and that Noël Vaessen, his adviser, told him the Navy could help him. The Prince stated that he thought it was legal, and that he had no reason to doubt his adviser.

Ex-Colonel Noël Vaessen was an adviser of the Prince between 1993 and 1999. Vaessen has declared in the media during the last month that the Prince actively participated in the fraud, and that he fears a cover-up. He said that the Prince was a demanding party in the operation, and that “he knew that we were arranging things to make his life and his work as comfortable as possible.” According to Vaessen, the Prince was in need of money to support a royal lifestyle, and “didn’t even have enough money to buy food.”

In 2001, Vaessen was discharged with honour from the army “for medical reasons”, but Defence Minister André Flahaut is investigating if there was no agreement to give him his pension in exchange for the fact that he wouldn’t incriminate the Prince. Vaessen also accused the Prince of other things, such as racing against the high-speed train TGV on a French highway. He has also incriminated Admiral Herteleer. Captain Johan Claeys, one of the accused, studied with the Prince and worked at the facturation services of the Navy in 1998 and 1999. One of the accused contractors, Marc Luypaerts, has told the press that the judge responsible for the investigation in Hasselt had forbidden him to speak about Prince Laurent.

Laurent’s status as a Prince has several judicial consequences for the trial. In Belgium, it’s against the law to incriminate the Royal Family during a trial. Also, the Prince is protected from judicial pursuit because he is also a Senator by law. Justice Minister Laurette Onkelinx has issued a Royal Decrete, which the King has signed while on holiday in Napels, which would make it possible for Princes to testify in a trial.

However, Public Prosecutor Erwin Steyls has chosen to have Laurent interrogated by the police last night in Hasselt. This was the first time during the last six years of the inquiry that the Prince was questioned. Today in the court, the Prosecutor defended the act of having him questioned outside the trial, saying that there were several procedural issues. First, the subpoena for the Prince wasn’t issued in time to be legal. Second, the details of the protocol to hear the Prince in court were not explained in the recent Royal Decrete, making it worthless -something Minister Onkelickx denied. Thirdly, nobody can be forced to testify against himself, and if the Prince were to make false statements under oath, he could only be sued for perjury. However, the court has decided to let him testify anyway this afternoon.

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Nobody is above the law and the Justice Department must be able to complete its task in full independence. When the courts find embezzlements, it seems fair to me that they would be compensated by anyone who profited from them.

During the last month, the case has caused a several spin-off discussions in Belgium. One of the surprises during this period was the King’s Christmas Message, in which he referred to the case. The regional governments are now investigating and discussing their donations to the IRGT/KINT, an environmental organisation supported by Prince Laurent. But there is also an ongoing debate over the position of the Monarchy in Belgium. Some politicians are suggesting to limit the role of the Monarchy, and other think that only the King and Queen, the Crown Prince or Princess and the widow(er) of the King or Queen should receive state funding.

Victoria Wyndham on Another World and another life

Thursday, December 13, 2007

Victoria Wyndham was one of the most seasoned and accomplished actresses in daytime soap opera television. She played Rachel Cory, the maven of Another World‘s fictional town, Bay City, from 1972 to 1999 when the show went off the air. Wyndham talks about how she was seen as the anchor of a show, and the political infighting to keep it on the air as NBC wanted to wrest control of the long-running soap from Procter & Gamble. Wyndham fought to keep it on the air, but eventually succumbed to the inevitable. She discusses life on the soap opera, and the seven years she spent wandering “in the woods” of Los Angeles seeking direction, now divorced from a character who had come to define her professional career. Happy, healthy and with a family she is proud of, Wyndham has found life after the death of Another World in painting and animals. Below is David Shankbone’s interview with the soap diva.

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  • 1 Career and motherhood
  • 2 The politics behind the demise of Another World
  • 3 Wyndham’s efforts to save Another World
  • 4 The future of soap operas
  • 5 Wyndham’s career and making it as a creative
  • 6 Television’s lust for youth
  • 7 Her relationship today to the character Rachel Cory
  • 8 Wyndham on a higher power and the creative process
  • 9 After AW: Wyndham lost in California
  • 10 Wyndham discovers painting
  • 11 Wyndham on the state of the world
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Ford announces deep production cuts in response to growing losses

Saturday, August 19, 2006

Ford has announced sweeping cuts of 21% (168,000 units) in its US and Canadian production, resulting in the partial closure of ten of its plants during the fourth quarter. The measure comes on top of existing turnaround plans announced in January, in which 25,000 to 30,000 positions should be cut and 14 plants closed by 2012.

Ford is the world’s third-largest automaker and the U.S.’s second-largest. However it has in recent years been struggling with poor profitability and shrinking market shares. In 2005 it lost $1.6 billion and recently the company reported a second quarter loss of $254 million and a 34% year-year decline in sales for the month of July.

George Pipas, director of sales analysis at Ford, points to rising gas prices having negative impact on the sale of the companies SUV lines as well as its sales leader, the F-series pickup truck as being the direct cause of the latest initiative.

So far the following plants are thought to be affected:

Ford’s stock fell 17 cents (2.1%) to $8 on the New York Stock Exchange.

Custom Party Cups Available For Sale}

Submitted by: Mr Ryan Morris

Purchasing cups can be one of the most intriguing decisions speaking of decorating for a party. There are various choices out there if you are trying to find out the best type of cup that suit your requirements.

You have to realize what choices are available out there, and what the advantages are in every section, regardless it is custom party cups or plastic cups. Once you are able to distinguish the most common things people do when they require cups for a party, you will be able to take a wise decision.

There are some people that favor to utilize the cups that they have in their home. It may look like a good idea initially; surely you will be able to save a little bit of money. Nonetheless, as a matter of fact, when you take this route, you run the stake of having a tacky looking party. You also have to consider that you may not have sufficient personalized birthday cups there to ensure that everybody attending has a drink. Nobody wants to be that person at the party; hence if that is the case, you have to look for another choice.

The second choice is that some people go for is personalized birthday cups. While it may look like a good option initially, there are some problems here. Keep in mind that most of these cups are not meant to be utilized for a prolonged period of time. Your guests may be requiring them, but you dont want to run the stake of running out. You also have to keep in mind the fact that there are no custom choices like you can get in other types of cup materials. Finally, they dont insulate hot drinks the same way that branded coffee cups do.

Custom party cups are quite common. This type of cup is great for specific events, but if you have too many people, then you are going to end up with unlimited garbage that you otherwise wouldnt have dealt with. You also have to consider the price of these cups. They can be inexpensive for a small amount, but if your plan is to purchase in bulk, you may figure out that the cost is slightly out of hand. You wouldnt have to pay extra for more cups.

Cold and personalized birthday cups have become the numero Uno choice for people who are planning to throw an event or a party, planning to reduce cost on their dishes, or might be just want to have something good around when guests come and look for a coffee. Most people like these cups as they can be personalized in a way that is just like your personality. Moreover, you may also get cups that are designed for special occasions like weddings.

If you are looking for a custom cup, then you have reached the right place. Shop customized mugs at the most reasonable rates. Contact us now for more details.Dramatic and graceful, our clear plastic cups for wedding will surely match your plastic plates. Browse through our wide range of cups and pick accordingly.

These customized plastic cups are perfect for any event. Fill this up with the stuff or refreshing drinks with goodies and present them in the best way possible.Design the custom printed plastic cups for your group, party or event. Custom printed cups are an incredible way to promote your business or event.

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Australian Senator Bob Brown calls for ban on junk food ads

Tuesday, March 7, 2006

Australian Greens Senator Bob Brown today called for a ban on junk food advertisements during times that children are watching TV. In a press release, the Senator referred specifically to the previous night’s episode of Four Corners.

“The extensive use of psychologists to analyse little children’s responsiveness to TV advertising, including how best to influence parents to buy goods by ‘nagging’ from children, is exploitation without honour,” Senator Brown said.

The documentary, entitled How The Kids Took Over, investigated the increase in marketing to children, who “have a say” in AU$700 billion worth of spending each year. “The marketing assault is aimed not only at getting children to spend. Even companies who market adult products, such as cars, are enlisting children to help persuade their parents to buy the ‘right’ brand,” the program summary said.

In the past the Government has rejected such calls. It recently launched a $6 million advertising campaign encouraging children to exercise an hour each day.

Senator Brown says he plans to propose a Senate Inquiry.

Ayurvedic Herbal Treatment For Neck Pain}

Submitted by: Tannu Aggarwal

Neck Pain is a common medical condition. Neck pain can come from a number of disorders and diseases of any tissues in the neck, such as degenerative disc disease, neck strain, whiplash, a herniated disc, or a pinched nerve. Neck pain is also referred to as Cervical Pain.

The symptoms include pain in the neck and is commonly associated with dull aching. Sometimes pain in the neck is worsened with movement of the neck. Other symptoms associated with some forms of neck pain include numbness, tingling, tenderness, sharp shooting pain, fullness, difficulty swallowing, pulsations, swishing sounds in the head, dizziness or lightheadedness etc.

In diagnosing the cause of neck pain, it is important to review the history of the symptoms. In doing so, the doctor will note the location, intensity, duration, and radiation of the pain. Any past injury to the neck is noted. Aggravating and/or relieving positions or motions are also recorded. Further testing of undiagnosed neck pain can include X-ray evaluation, bone scan, MRI scan.

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Ayurveda suggests the following choice of treatment for all Neck Pains:

Ayurveda & Keraliya Panchakarma Therapies, Researched Internal Medicines, Diet management, Intensive muscle training, Yoga, Pranayama & other stress releaving exercises

Shiro vasti (A special technique of bathing the head in medicated oils using a special cap like apparatus), Abhyangam ( A whole body massage with specific herbal oils, achieves deepest healing effects by naturally harmonizing Body, Mind, Soul and the Senses), Nadi Swedam (medicated steam bath), Nasyam (administration of medicated oil through the nose, cleanses accumulated Kapha toxins from the head and neck region), Elakizhi (herbal leaf bundle massage), Shastika Sali Pinda Swedam/ Navarakizhi (A highly effective rejuvenation technique using a special type of rice that is cooked, tied into boluses and dipped into an herbal decoction and warm milk, then skillfully massaged all over the body), Pizhichil (medicated oil bath), Greeva Vasthi (a treatment done on to the neck to decrease cervical spinal compression). etc.

Medicines used in this treatment includes Thailams, Churnams, Asavams, Aristams, Ghrithams, Lehyams etc prepared from ayurvedic herbs like Rasna, Nirgundi, Dasamoola, Aswagandha etc based on severity, stage of the disease, age, prakruthi of the patient. Vata hara, Brumhana Oushada Ahara Vihara are also advised to these patients.

When you need a high-energy fix, do you reach for a power bar or power shake? Or do you resort to caffeine, chocolate, or high-sugar snacks when you feel that end of the day sag? It may surprise you, but the real energy-boosters are fresh fruits, vegetables, spices, and whole grains. These are the foods that are rich in Chetna, the healing and nurturing influence of nature. They are so alive with natures intelligence that fatigue-causing toxins cannot accumulate in the body when you eat them.

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Athletes have long relied on carbohydrates in grains for long-term endurance and energy. Yet not all carbohydrates are created alike. A Croissant, for instance, is high in fat and low in nutrition. The most nutritious carbohydrates are whole grains

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Surgeons reattach boy’s three severed limbs

Tuesday, March 29, 2005 A team of Australian surgeons yesterday reattached both hands and one foot to 10-year-old Perth boy, Terry Vo, after a brick wall which collapsed during a game of basketball fell on him, severing the limbs. The wall gave way while Terry performed a slam-dunk, during a game at a friend’s birthday party.

The boy was today awake and smiling, still in some pain but in good spirits and expected to make a full recovery, according to plastic surgeon, Mr Robert Love.

“What we have is parts that are very much alive so the reattached limbs are certainly pink, well perfused and are indeed moving,” Mr Love told reporters today.

“The fact that he is moving his fingers, and of course when he wakes up he will move both fingers and toes, is not a surprise,” Mr Love had said yesterday.

“The question is more the sensory return that he will get in the hand itself and the fine movements he will have in the fingers and the toes, and that will come with time, hopefully. We will assess that over the next 18 months to two years.

“I’m sure that he’ll enjoy a game of basketball in the future.”

The weight and force of the collapse, and the sharp brick edges, resulted in the three limbs being cut through about 7cm above the wrists and ankle.

Terry’s father Tan said of his only child, the injuries were terrible, “I was scared to look at him, a horrible thing.”

The hands and foot were placed in an ice-filled Esky and rushed to hospital with the boy, where three teams of medical experts were assembled, and he was given a blood transfusion after experiencing massive blood loss. Eight hours of complex micro-surgery on Saturday night were followed by a further two hours of skin grafts yesterday.

“What he will lose because it was such a large zone of traumatised skin and muscle and so on, he will lose some of the skin so he’ll certainly require lots of further surgery regardless of whether the skin survives,” said Mr Love said today.

The boy was kept unconscious under anaesthetic between the two procedures. In an interview yesterday, Mr Love explained why:

“He could have actually been woken up the next day. Because we were intending to take him back to theatre for a second look, to look at the traumatised skin flaps, to close more of his wounds and to do split skin grafting, it was felt the best thing to do would be to keep him stable and to keep him anaesthetised.”

Professor Wayne Morrison, director of the respected Bernard O’Brien Institute of Microsurgery and head of plastic and hand surgery at Melbourne’s St Vincent’s Hospital, said he believed the operation to be a world first.