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  As sun worshiping baby boomers who grew up in Florida, we inflicted many years of unprotected sun exposure to our skin. As a result we are on first name basis with our Dermatologist! Sometimes I joke that my husband pays his doctor's mortgage payment with all of his visits. Last year the Doctor told us, "You just can't afford any more sun damage to your skin!" Maybe you've heard similar scary words from your Doctor. Are you looking for a way to continue enjoying the outdoors without further damage to your skin? Is there an alternative to the messy, greasy sunscreen lotions that rub off, sweat off, and attract every bug in site? You bet there is! Sun protective clothing can literally become your life saver! So just what is Sun Protective Clothing? Researchers have developed new fabrics with embedded compounds that give the clothing an inherent protective quality against the sun. These high tech fabrics can give clothes a SPF of anywhere from a low of 30 up to a h...

  There is no question that animal electrocution, juvenile seal clubbing, and other forms of animal slaughter for the sake of fur garments represent some of the most depraved acts ever envisioned by the human mind. At the same time, many animal rights activists also feel that commercial farming for the sake of meat also includes a number of inhumane and hostile activities against animals. Therefore, you might be surprised to learn that there is Earth friendly women's leather clothing available. Irregardless of whether you are looking for a jacket with large cargo pockets, or a leather skirt, you should be able to find a garment that has a limited impact on a wide range of natural resources. In particular, it is crucial to realize that most leathers come from animals that were raised primarily for meat. As people become more aware of the fact that meat based protein starvation can cause everything from edema to depression, more will look for organically raised me...

  Not many people know why many bikers wear leather apparel including jackets, vest, chaps and boots. Is it cause it looks cool and rebellious? Maybe. Is it because the black helps them keep cool? Maybe. But, really, the main reason why bikers even started wearing leather jackets is for safety. If you have ever been in any type of motorcycle accident big or small, you know what safety if of huge concern. There is nothing between and the ground once the motorcycle looses control. With that in mind, more and more bikers started wearing leather. Not only does it look "cool", leather also acts as another layer of skin (in fact it is skin!) and protects you from any motorcycle accidents. Now with this said, not all leather types are best for bikers. When purchasing leather clothing, you should take into consideration: 1. The type of leather the clothing is made of. Not all Leathers are Created Equal Let's start at the top. The best and most expensive leather grains are full-gr...

  Leather dresses have become popular all over again. They never went out of fashion by the way, but still the incoming swarms of new and innovative dresses were overshadowing leather a bit. But old things always last long; hence it is back with a bang. They always look fashionable in any season. Whoever has a leather dress would wish for it to be serviceable all lifelong. You would surely want it to last for a long time. The way you maintain your leather is very different from how you maintain other fabrics. It's very vital to take proper care if you want it to last for a very long time. For your convenience, we would like to give you some very important tips on how to take care of your leather dress so that it won't get withered with time. Conditioning The first and foremost thing while taking care of your leather dress is to condition it properly. This is done so that the dress shines out and doesn't look ragged and worn out. To Condition a dress is very important becaus...

If you are a university, college or high school student, you have probably benefited at some point in your life from having a coach - either as a member of a sports team, or as a participant in an individual sport. No one questions the value of coaching in the world of sports, whether it is at the peewee level, or in the professional ranks. Athletic skills are developed and refined through coaching. But what about writing skills? How are writing skills developed and refined? If you are a student at the university, college or high school level, you may be asking yourself the same question. How do you develop essay writing skills? Just as with athletic skills, having an Essay Writing Coach can accelerate your development. Here are three key ways in which an Essay Writing Coach can help you write good essays: 1) Choosing an Essay Topic Choosing an interesting, original and manageable essay topic is one of the most crucial steps in writing a successful essay. Choosing a topic that is eithe...