Sarah J Doyle, a pattern maker, author and instructor for over 30 years is introducing a line of clothing patterns for plus size children, PSC Patterns, that will be designed and made from REAL measurements of REAL plus size and overweight children. If you would like to have your plus size child or grandchild's measurements included in the pattern sizing in order that the patterns will fit the child for size as well as for age, we'd like to invite you to complete and return the "measurement chart" at http://PlusSizeChildren.com/measure.htm. Statistics have indicated that nearly nine million American children are categorized as "overweight". Overweight children want "trendy" clothes that fit properly and will also flatter their figure and we want to do what we can to help. Something to think about when buying a pattern and fabric for clothing for a plus size child is what the "appearance" of the finished garment will look like.

For example:

• Dresses with several rows of elastic sewn at the waistline will appear to thicken the waist and shorten the height, while semi-fitted dresses with vertical line designs and A-line skirts will give a thinner and taller appearance.
• Solid colors and vertical lines will heighten the body, while contrasting colors in tops and skirts, as well as big bold prints will shorten it.
• Waists seem to expand with wide or conspicuous belts or buckles.
• Hips will seem to increase in girth with tight or full skirts. The A-lines or princess style skirts will create a more slimming appearance.

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TextureThink natural materials. Try bamboo matting on the floor. It's fairly inexpensive, very durable and easy on the feet. For a roof or large patio umbrella, consider palm leaf thatch. ColorChoose rich vibrant colors inspired by island vegetation: hibiscus red, bird of paradise orange or palm tree green.

Use pineapple and mango colored accents. Bright navy or marine blue makes an effective background. 2. Next, add the furniture. Again, natural materials are best.

For example, raffia table skirts and rattan or bamboo furniture are a fast way to create that island atmosphere. If you're using indoor dining chairs or resin patio chairs and want an elegant feel, consider slipovers made of a fabric with a Hawaiian print. 3. Now add lighting. Real flame, whether in candles or bamboo torches, will give you the most authentic look.

4. Last but not least, accessorize. MotifsWhen you think of Hawaii, you probably imagine palm trees swaying in the breeze, brightly colored exotic flowers, or maybe even hula dancers and surfboards. Each of these is an example of a motif. Choose one motif and run with it, or mix a couple.

Motifs with a common theme (such as Hawaii!) can be easily tied together by style or color. Once you've picked a motif, you'll find lots of ideas for adding it to your room. From windsocks and stepping stones to tablecloths and salt & pepper shakers, the list of thematic accessories you can find is seemingly endless. Don't overdo it though. Sometimes less is more, especially if you're decorating for a full season of living in the theme.

Music Music is a powerful mood setter. CDs of traditional or contemporary island tunes can provide backdrop to conversation, or liven up the fun and games. So pass around the leis and go Hawaiian in your outdoor space..

(Don't forget to roll up your jeans ? just like Gidget may have done when she was going for a stroll along the surf.)- The more chunky layers of jewelry you wear, the better.- Flirty print dresses (a la Jean Harlow and Katherine Hepburn) are all the rage.- The Fifties Bohemian look is also big - circle or tiered skirts are must-haves.- For the guys, classic preppie looks, such as polo shirts are a sure bet - only in bright, bold colors.- Aviator sunglasses are the ultimate cool look for the summer.Vintage home design?- When it comes to vintage home d?cor, think Casablanca. Vintage overhead fans made of natural materials are reappearing in homes nationwide. (Just when you ripped down that white, utilitarian fan.)- Dark, warm wall colors continue to be popular picks. Faux finishes, such as faux leather and faux marble, continue to gain popularity as well.- Gone are the days of "matching furniture." Now rooms are an inviting mix of textures and styles, from Italian-inspired leather-upholstered pieces to rattan furnishings from the South Pacific.- Crown moldings are also king this season, as a relatively inexpensive and easy way to add character to any room.- Cabinet hardware, drawer pulls and faucets in brushed nickel, oil-rubbed bronze or even wrought iron instantly add charm to the kitchen or bathroom.And just in case you're wondering what's totally "yesterday"?- Trucker caps and t-shirts with messages on them- Super-low hip-hugger jeans- Anything disco - Matching furniture sets- Lining furniture up against the wall (it actually makes a room appear smaller)- Shag carpeting, dark wood stains and avocado appliancesAbout http://www.shoppingessentials-program.com/[AP9 ShoppingEssentialsAP9 ShoppingEssentials is a leading membership discount program offered by Adaptive Marketing LLC. Headquartered in Stamford, Conn., Adaptive Marketing is a category leader in both membership and loyalty programs, bringing value direct to consumers through an array of benefits in healthcare, discounts, security, personal property and personals.

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I have a close friend who is married to a wonderful Ukrainian woman whom he met while doing a photo shoot there. In fact, I consulted with both of them after receiving only a couple of e-mailed messages from 'Tatyana.' Neither felt overly suspicious, and encouraged me to continue writing to see what transpired.What transpired was a quick trip into the dark side of cyber-dating.During my brief investigation I found many legitimate Russian dating sites, including 'The Russian Brides Cyber Guide,' where I ended up seeing my 'Tatyana' on the guide's 'black list.' The 'black list' is a compilation of scam stories like mine, sample e-mail from the scammer and photos. That is where I ran across the same mail which I had received - word for word - addressed to another mark, along with the same photos I had been sent.If you are involved in correspondence with one of these beautiful ladies, here are a few clues which should send you running:1. She is strangely unresponsive to many of your direct questions to her or information about yourself.2. She seems to have plenty of pictures of available - a different photo with each e-mail she sends.3.

She is very cunning and will be very flattering, especially where it may be unwarranted.4. She moves fast and falls madly in love with you early on - within 5-6 messages.5. She may be very vague about her address or surname (until #9).6. She may slip and refer to herself with a different alias, or reveal any number of inconsistencies.7. She skirts or plays down any discrepancies you inquire about from her messages.8.

She becomes very impatient to meet you, but does not want you coming to her country. She must come to you.9. She hits you with the 'Money Mail' around the 10th or 15th letter. This will be for the visa, airfare, etc.10. Her English suddenly becomes much cleaner in describing your visa and money wire instructions.'She' may not even exist...The more I considered the number of men scammed and the consistencies of their reports, I realized that it was nothing less than a well-organized effort.

Sadly, after coming across the stories on the 'black list,' many of the men reporting also indicated their despair and disbelief that their particular correspondent was ever a part of a plan to defraud them. However obvious the scam may seem to the reader, this is how powerful the corresponence can be.Anyone can wade through the 'black list' by visiting the 'Russian Brides Cyber Guide' athttp://hop.clickbank.net/?mizar5/rusguide . They also publish 'The Anti Scam Guide' and numerousarticles about successful dating of Russian women.Many men have indicated a desire to continue in their quest for an exotic Russian wife, regardless of having been scammed - or at least having been on the line for a while.Would I do the same? I honestly don't think I may ever really rule it out...- Tom CornwellOraMedia.comTom Cornwell is a free-lance writer, commercial artist and publisher of a book on relationships, 'Feelings,An Encounter With Yourself,' by Dr. Robert O Nara ( www.oramedia.com/feelings.html ). Tom alsomaintains a web site on alternative oral health at www.OraMedia.com .Contact information:Tom CornwellPO Box 65, Big Flats, NY 14814(607) 732-1635e-mail protected from spam bots.

It was in the early 1960s and their plane got diverted to Columbus, Ohio. Well, to make a long story short, they met friends there who took them to the newly opened million dollar Polynesian extravaganza, Kahiki.There were the ?Mystery girls" serving volcano drinks and classic Polynesian fare. Marion and Harry had a hoot of time. Unfortunately, the Kahiki was torn down a couple of years ago and is now a Walgreen's. Marion's son, Richard Bach, remembering the story, went to the original Kahiki with his partner in the restaurant, Michael Howett, and they agreed that Kahiki needed to be at Marion's.

That is how the tradition started.Kahiki at Marion's is a fun filled event. The staff is dressed in Hawaiian shirts, sarongs and grass skirts. The bartenders create tasty summer cocktails like ?The Volcano' think L.I. Ice tea gone exotic, ?Hawaiian Punch' and the 'Sex Trip to S.E. Asia' a mango cosmopolitan.

On the menu, the Pu-pu platters are piled with delights like hoisin rubbed ribs, spring rolls, vegetable dumplings and coconut shrimp. Entrees spotlight classic and modern Asian infused creations. Mahi-mahi with assorted tropical fruit chutneys, Five Spiced Filet Mignon skewers and Roasted Pig with green apple and pineapple salsa.Desserts will take you over the top. Caramelized Banana Tartlets, Fresh Strawberry ?Soup" with lime, ginger and mint sorbet and ?Oh my Goddess!' a chocolate cappuccino pot au cr?me with a whiskey granite. And of course we are going to be decorated ?Tropical"!When: Friday, August 19 through Tuesday, September 7.Hours: Monday-Thursday 5:30 to Midnight, Friday and Saturday 5:30 to 1am and Sundays 5 to 10pm.Reservations and information: 212 475-7621, contact Toni CapassoMarion's Continental Restaurant & Lounge, 354 Bowery between East 4th and Great Jones Streets, New York, N.Y.

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In some cases, factory cladding may need to be removed for installation.Door panels for your Dodge Colt have a finished combination of cloth and vinyl or leather. It is the exterior sheet metal on a door or the interior trim piece that covers the metal, to which the armrest, window controls and locking mechanism are attached. As part of your Dodge body kit ensemble, the rear valance is an add-on piece that fully covers your existing bumper. In addition, when you need to retouch your Colt's front or rear fascia there is a thousand and one ways to do it at Parts Train. All you need is your imagination.

When you see "Replacement Fascia", it is a replacement for the current front/rear fascia on your vehicle including your bumper.Parts Train's Bumper Covers can be added to fully cover your Colt's existing front or rear bumper or you can choose bumper cover/air dam, which is a full piece that covers entire bumper and has lower air dam, built in. Rear valance and rear skirts also do the same thing -- fully cover your existing bumper. If you want an additional side skirt that fits behind your Colt's rear fenders then Parts Train's Rear Spat would fit just right. A rear spoiler will not only improve your Colt's aerodynamics, it is going to make it a real stand out.For the most trusted and most reliable source of superb quality engine parts, electrical body parts and other auto parts, there is no other better car parts online supplier than Parts Train. Its well-stocked array of Dodge premium quality automotive parts and car body parts as well as the finest car accessories and truck accessories is found at http://www.partstrain.com/ShopByVehicle/DODGE.

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"We want to serve all of our customers and introduce them to styles they can't find in regular stores. Recently we outfitted a bridal party in New York with Silk Chiffon look with custom lilac color. We had to custom-make one of the dresses when a bridesmaid got pregnant and outgrew her original dress," says founder and CEO, Andy Anand.What will prom Fashions Bring? "This is a very creative season. New looks like tops in sheer fabrics and organza are paired with solid wide skirts, it can be romantic or racy. Your imagination is the only limitation for prom," says Andy."We want to give our customers an interpretation of these trends that suit their lifestyles.

That's why we added the "Shop by Color" button on our site," adds Stacy Miller, President. "We heard from customers that they want ?sexy and conservative styles.' We made it a point to find these styles and let our customers know," says Andy.Shopshop.com recently added customized service with that a gowns is custom made to the customer requirement in four weeks in her choice of color, style and size.Keep checking. Shopshop.com is likely to come up with more ideas to take the headaches away from shopping.contact: Andy Anand 20631 Valley Blvd. #BWalnut, Ca 91789909-444-4600.

This will save you precious space in your closet. Hangers.com is a wonderful website (www.hangers.com) that sells all types of hangers at less than one dollar apiece. SECOND ? get organized! Dump your entire closet out onto the floor of your bedroom and be brutal with yourself. Those bell-bottoms from 1973 ? get rid of them! The shoe with the broken heel that you never got around to fixing? gone! You will be surprised at how much you can get rid of, and how little you really need it. One rule of thumb that Renu always use is that if you haven't used it in at least one year, YOU DON'T NEED IT.

Some of you might think, "Well, it's got sentimental value ? I have to keep that old sweater that I got in fifth-grade band camp!" Well everyone understands sentimental value but it doesn't belong in your closet. Put it in a box with your scrapbooks and old photos and put it in the attic. Now you will have room for the key things that you are always going to wear, and always going to feel good about. Wear clothes that make you feel radiant, not reasonable!THIRD ? Divide what you have kept of your wardrobe, into business, casual and evening wear. And if you are one of the lucky ones who actually got that long-promised Caribbean vacation, make a section for vacation/resort wear.

By organizing your clothes this way, you will know what section to turn to in a snap. When you are dividing your wardrobe, pay attention to your "comfort zones"? do you wear only black slacks and sweaters to the office? Do you have sixteen white button-down shirts? Make notes for yourself so that when you next go shopping, you are aware of what your comfort zone is, and resist purchases within that zone. Stepping outside your comfort zone will help you expand your wardrobe and experiment with other styles.FOURTH ? Try on each item? this is the most important step! Make sure it still fits well, with no pulls, tears, or unseemly tucks or threads. If it's too tight, too bright, or just plain outdated, even if it's in mint condition, get rid of it! Make notes of what you no longer have in your wardrobe and need to purchase. For example, if you've gotten rid of every old pair of chinos you had, put it on your list of new purchases.

If you had one black sweater (a staple item that goes with everything) that was completely worn out, make sure you replace it. Put aside the items you want to keep that need to be mended or cleaned, and make an agreement with yourself to have that done within one week of your personal closet overhaul. FIFTH ? put everything back in your closet and dresser. Renu's rule of thumb is to hang pants, skirts, shirts, thicker sweaters and jackets. Fold very heavy items like jeans, and very delicate items like undergarments and cashmere or other loose knits, which will lose their shape if hung.

Hang your clothes according to business, casual and evening wear. Within those categories, you can further hang all pants together, all shirts together, all skirts together, etc. Hang pants and skirts on clip hangers; folding them over a wire hanger will cause them to wrinkle and become prone to tearing at the bend. Don't worry if your closet suddenly looks empty to you. You are just creating the space to build the type of wardrobe you've always dreamed of having.

Now you can make knowledgeable purchases by understanding what you already have, what your comfort zones are, and what items you really need.A bonus: feel good while you organize ? donate your clothes to any of the many great organizations in your area. In the Philadelphia area, some organizations include:City Team Ministries - http://www.cityteam.org/philadelphia/Career Wardrobe - http://www.careerwardrobe.org/Junior League of Philadelphia - http://www.juniorleaguephila.org/fund.htmlPhiladelphia Cares - http://www.philacares.com/donate.htm.

This form of closet organization is useful because of its less exaggerated height, allowing you to store even more items on top of the unit.There are closet organization solutions available for bulky or special garments as well. The Space Bag is a revolutionary vacuum-sealed storage system that reduces volume and increases protection. At ContainerStore.com you can purchase hanging space bags? that improve your storage space by up to 75%. These bags are vacuum-sealed and are ideal for wedding dresses, occasional-use cocktail dresses, blankets, out-of-season suits, and sweaters. If you are running out of space on your closet rod, these bags are the perfect solution to your closet organization problem.

Vacuum-sealed bags are easy to use and are guaranteed to keep your items dry and out of harm's way.Another way to improve your closet rod space is to purchase multi-tier hangers. These types of hangers allow you to store multiple items of clothing on the same hanger and are available at ContainerStore.com. The Container Store offers multi-tier hangers for skirts, slacks, and shirts. Having enough space for all of your clothing items is a key element in closet organization, and these multi-tier hangers are perfect for smaller closets or for people that have a lot of clothing items.Another idea is to double your hanging space with a closet rod doubler, also available at The Container Store. If your closet organization project isn't going as smoothly as you had hoped, this handy item is bound to give new life to your closet.

The closet rod doubler adds an additional rod below your existing closet rod, giving your closet instant space with minimal effort.Tie rack. We can't talk about closet organization without mentioning how to organize things like ties, stockings, hats, and jewelry. A lot of people find that they have no idea how to store these items in an orderly fashion. The Container Store offers clear vinyl bags specifically for storing these types of accessories, and they are available in a few different sizes. These bags hang on your closet rod and clear up your existing clutter.

An important factor in closet organization is being able to see where your items are located, which is why clear storage bags are the perfect solution..