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Non-conventional tuxedos are widely available and liked by men these days. Instead of suiting up in a humdrum traditional tuxedo, certain individualistic men prefer to don a different kind of tuxedo. One among the non-conventional styles is the mandarin collar tuxedo.

This tuxedo is called the Nehru jacket and in other terms a “Mao jacket”. It incorporates a stand-up collar usually accompanied by a round neckline. Buttons may or may not be present. If they are present, the arrangement is usually in a single line for fastening. One can wear this tuxedo safely even without the usual tie that accompanies most traditional suits. You can even wear this tuxedo to most formal and semi-formal events, including weddings.

A good example of this fashion forward type of tuxedo is the Jean Yves Mirage tuxedo. The Mirage tuxedo has a mandarin collar designed in a no-buttons style. It presents a sharp silhouette of the wearer and lends him a distinct look. If worn to an event, it will definitely stand out among the other tuxedos.

The Jean Yves Mirage tuxedo is available in white, black, ivory and platinum. Many other brands also offer this design due to its growing popularity among men.

The mandarin collar tuxedo and especially the Mirage tuxedo are favored more among the youth. This reflects in the increase of mandarin collar tuxedo sales for prom events. It reflects more youthful style due to its non-conventionality.

A classic tip to accessorize the mandarin collar tuxedo is to wear a mandarin collar shirt made especially for tuxedos. The best color to go with would be white. However, as far as a vest goes, pick either a contrasting color or one that matches exactly with your tuxedo.

If you plan to wear this tuxedo for a wedding, make sure you know the time of the event. If it is a morning wedding, wear the tuxedo in a light shade. A black mandarin collar tuxedo is a brilliant choice for a night wedding.

Ultimately, it is all about self-expression while sticking to certain norms of society. While this tuxedo breaks away from certain conventions, it remains an acceptable and stylish tuxedo.

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White pearl collar necklaces have been around for centuries. This style reached its peak during the Victorian era, where women of high birth wore them to accentuate their necks or over their high-collars to accessorize their clothes. White pearl collar necklaces have recently been making a comeback and enjoying a new popularity with stylish women of all ages.

White pearls are a favorite of women in the U.S. In Asia, women prefer silver-colored pearls. White has always been the color associated with pearls, even though they do come in a variety of shades and tones. White has remained a favorite over the years because of their simple and understated elegance.

Choosing pearl quality
One of the rarer pearls and the more expensive are natural pearls, produced ~by accident’ when underwater irritants enter the shell of an oyster. Cultured pearls are the more common, since they are created using artificially planted ~nuclei’. They are in no way inferior to natural pearls and in fact are quite valuable; they are just produced differently.

When choosing fine white pearls, remember several factors that contribute to its beauty and value: the nacre thickness, luster, surface texture, size and shape.

Nacre thickness is probably the most important factor to consider when buying white pearls. Nacre is the crystalline/organic substance that is excreted by the oyster or mollusk when an irritant or nucleus enters its shell. This substance coats the irritant in layers, until it becomes thick. This coated irritant or nuclei becomes the pearl.

Nacre thickness differentiates a high-quality pearl from a low-grade one. The thicker the nacre coating, the more durable and long-lasting the pearl is. Pearls with thinner nacres usually do not maintain their luster over the years and may in fact chip off.

Luster refers to the reflective quality of the pearl. The pearl has a mirror-like surface and the quality of its luster is directly affected by the thickness of the nacre. The thicker it is, the deeper the shine. High-quality white pearls reflect light and the surrounding objects best.

Surface texture refers to the clearness and smoothness of the pearl. It is the near absence of imperfection on the surface. No pearl has the perfect surface, but minimum and nearly imperceptible flaws affect its overall look and value. Pearls are graded depending on its imperfections, like spots, bumps, discolorations and other irregularities that show on its surface.

The size of the pearl is determined by its diameter and is measured in millimeters. Tiny pearls measure from 1mm and under while bigger pearls can reach a diameter of as much as 20mm, just below an inch. With all things being equal, size can mean a huge difference in the value of a pearl. The bigger ones, of course, fetch the higher price.

Pearls are never perfect. If one such is found, it is probably the rarest and the most expensive. Because pearls follow the general shape of its irritant or nucleus, it can come in a variety of shapes, from the spherical to the symmetrical to the baroque. Which one you pick for your pearl collar will depend on your preference.

Color and overtone
White pearls are white, right? Well, not quite. Aside from the similar silver color, there are also white pearls whose main body color is affected by its overtone. Overtones are hints of color that lie on top of the main body color of the pearl. Think of a pearl as a tiny white sphere and its overtone like a slightly colored clear plastic that is wrapped tightly and smoothly over it and you can imagine how slightly different the white would appear.

White pearls could have one or more overtones. These can enhance the beauty of white pearls and provide a unique glow to its iridescent quality. Some white pearls, for example can have pink or yellow overtones. Which one you choose is really just a matter of personal taste.

Why collar pearl necklaces?
Collar necklaces have an old-time charm. If you look at paintings and illustrations that date back some centuries ago, you will find collar necklaces adorning the necks of women, even queens and princesses.

Collar necklaces are about 12 to 13 inches long and may be composed of three or more strands of pearls. These are worn to fit the middle of the neck snugly. They are best worn during semi-formal to formal occasions when they can accentuate a slender neck and draw a stop to a pointed chin.

Choosing the right-size pearls
When buying white pearl collar necklaces, it’s a good idea to consider the age, face shape and body composition of the wearer. Generally, smaller pearls look best for children and teens, medium pearls for women in the 20s to the 30s while older women may look best in bigger pearls.

A good thing to remember is that the pearl collar is worn as an accessory and thus should not overwhelm the face. Otherwise, nobody will notice the wearer anymore. It will only be the pearls that they will see. Worse, if the size isn’t right, it will look like your pearls are borrowed from someone else.

President-elect Barack Obama intends to remedy the economic woes of the United States with the creation of three million jobs during his first term. In December 2008, he reaffirmed the commitment of his incoming administration to specifically targeting those new positions at one field currently experiencing unparalleled growth: green technology.

“[We will]…support high-growth industries by training the workers that they need. This includes promoting green-collar jobs,” said Obama’s Secretary of Labor Nominee, Hilda L. Solis. “These are jobs that will provide economic security for all working families while securing our energy supply and combating climate change.”

Solis couldn’t be any more right betting on growth in green sector, even as the economy spirals towards record setting lows. At a time when other industries are weakening, downsizing, and losing money, nearly every sector of the green energy market is experiencing growth. Green industry – and the requisite “green-collar” jobs that come along with it – is on the rise as businesses and governments face an increasing pressure to protect the environment, reduce energy costs and ease global warming.

That being said, business is going green not to just save the environment, but because it makes sense. With the aid of cutting edge technology, corporations are cutting their energy bill by 40% and saving millions. Green buildings are now more cost effective now than energy-guzzling counterparts and green cars make financial sense no matter what price oil is. Furthermore, green employees are a huge asset to their companies.

IBM’s most recent marketing campaign indicative of the corporate attitudes towards cutting energy and going green. It opens on a scene shot entirely in black and white, evoking the public perception of “the big faceless corporation.” A CEO-type leans across his desk and says, “Why should I go green?” Cue the voiceover: “Because it will save you 40% of 18 million dollars.” Suddenly the world blossoms into color and it’s that Technicolor explosion that is representative of the corporate attitude today. From small local firms to Fortune 500s, businesses are queuing up for their chance to snag individuals who can accommodate the dramatic shift in the market place. For the eco-minded, there’s never been a better chance to get a foot in the door and, contrary to popular belief, it doesn’t require a PhD in ecology to make it happen.

Whether you are a college student, a recent addition to the job market or a seasoned workforce veteran, chances are that somewhere in your chosen field there are openings for someone with a little green savvy and the proclivity to learn the ins-and-outs of this ever-growing field. Architects, lawyers, construction managers, consultants, journalists, engineers, scientific researchers and educators are but a few of those that have received the call to go green from on high. Even the entertainment industry plans to expand into the green arena as corporations like NBC Universal and Discovery Communications have publicly announced their intent to downsize their carbon output, while at the same time creating new media to cater to a green-centric niche.

With so many opportunities in green sector, Kevin Doyle, President of Green Economy, a Massachusetts-based workforce-consulting firm, says, first and foremost, one should choose their area of specification. Says Doyle: “Do you want to be up on a roof, retrofitting a house, setting policy or perhaps making a ton of money as a venture capitalist?”
It’s an important distinction. Wind farming, carbon trading, wastewater treatment, green building and bio-energy technologies all fall under the green umbrella, but there are several types of green certification one can achieve to order to market one’s self and skill set on a personal, rather than industrial, level. Green certification leads to green jobs, and the time is ripe to secure both.

As of this writing, there are but a handful of LEED-accredited professionals throughout the United States. Nearly every construction project going to ground in the coming year is seeking a LEED-certification – the industry standard for officially labeling a building or development as green –and trained professionals are need to facilitate the inspection process. Several other types of training are available in the “green auditing” sector, including inspecting energy efficient retrofits of existing homes (RESNET’s HERS certification) or businesses (green business certification). Fortunately, there’s a source for finding information on this diverse array of opportunities in one place.

Greenjobstoday.com is just one of the emerging businesses that have created an education and training platform to help people learn how to take their applicable skills and transfer them into the green arena. Greenjobtoday.com takes all of the guesswork out the green sector by bringing together green employers, seasoned professionals and the industry’s up-and-comers, so that never again will you find yourself asking, “What is a green job and how do I get one?” The answer is quite literally at your fingertips.

“We are going to aggregate the best of the best content with partnerships with the leaders of the green industry,” says Greenjobtoday.com’s CEO Chris Marentis, formerly a Senior Vice President of AOL-Time Warner. “We are building a proprietary publishing and marketing platform that will become the leader in the green space. Key here is content and web services to support the business turn-key solution to getting a green job and educating people on how to make money while saving the environment.”
The company’s newest release, Green Job Guide 2009: Secrets to Finding and Getting the Job You Want, is the ideal tool for empowering newcomers to the green marketplace . “With unemployment at record levels there has never been a better time to switch into a green collar job. Our book lays out a step-by-step process to help people get the proper education and training they need, so they can get the green job they want,” says the book’s co-author, Elliott Mizroch.
As the inside track for green job information, strategy and helpful tips, Greenjobtoday.com lets the layman get in on the ground floor of the biggest growth industry of the 21st century. As the federal government repositions the employment sector to go eco-friendly on all fronts, green collar jobs will cease to be the question mark looming over the head of Joe Q. Public. In just a short time, they’ll be the industry standard – and Greenjobtoday.com will be right there beside them.

Hi, Adam!

My husband and I recently purchased a white German Shepherd. She is 12 weeks old today and quite a handful. Sometimes she can be so sweet, but other times she is actually quite vicious.

Well, I don’t know if vicious is the right word, but when I tell her “No!” she just gets more agitated and lunges at me with her teeth bared.

I got a small pinch collar since she’s a puppy but I have a question as to how it should fit. When I take 2 prongs out it is snug against her neck and I worry about it being too tight. When I only take 1 prong out, it sort of slides down her neck a little bit and she constantly scratches at it and it circles around her neck and doesn’t stay put. Which is the right fit?

She is really a handful and I think the pinch collar is a great tool, but I want to make sure it fits right so as not to cause her any discomfort.

You say in the book that you should be able to slide half a finger in there, but I guess I am just confused as to how you should judge the fit.

Please help! I’m afraid my time is running out to get her to start obeying me. She doesn’t see me as the Alpha dog quite yet and it is very frustrating to be with her for long periods of time. When I say “Duchess, come” she only comes when she feels like it. With the pinch collar, what is the best way to make sure she comes each time I call her? I don’t want to go around yanking on her neck, but at the same time she needs to respect me. Any tips you can give me on making sure she sees me as the boss would be very helpful!

Thanks,

Cassidy

Dear Cassidy:

When I refer to “half a finger space” in regard to the proper fitting of the pinch collar, what I mean is:

- If the average person’s finger is ½ inch wide, then there should be aproximately ¼ inch of space between the end of the prong and the skin of the dog’s neck.

So, why don’t I just say, “1/4 inch of space”? Because it’s easier to judge by sticking your finger beneath the prong than it is to break out your old high school ruler.

Many of you (newsletter subscribers) are no doubt wondering why I would recommend a pinch collar for a puppy. And my answer is: I’m not. At least not for most puppies.

But there are some puppies who will not respond to a simple diversion or verbal, “No.” They will bite and cause puncture wounds on your legs and arms if they are not corrected for this behavior. So, if you’ve tried the other methods for dealing with “puppy nipping” that I’ve outlined in the book, then you’ll need to progress to a small pinch collar. (Also described in the book.)

“But aren’t they too young for a pinch collar?” you’re probably thinking.

The answer is: No.

They ARE too young for formal obedience training. (I.E., Sit, Down, Come, Heel, Stay). [This should start when you see the adult teeth come in... at aproximately 4 to 5 months of age.]

But a puppy SHOULD be corrected for biting… if you’ve found that diverting his attention to a chew toy or another activity is not working.

Why? Because the mother dog would not allow the puppy to bite her. If the pup bites her too hard, she will turn and bite the puppies neck.

From the puppies perspective, THIS HURTS.

But it does not cause damage.

And that’s why the puppy chooses not to bite the mama dog any more. Because it doesn’t feel good.

This is the same reason that it’s okay to correct a puppy for excessively hard biting with the pinch collar. The pinch collar replicates the mama dog.

Trust me on this: I’ve seen 11 week-old Rottweiler puppies and 10 week-old Jack Russell Terrier puppies who had bitten through (literally) their owners fingers with their needle-like teeth. The owners are almost in tears with the idea that they may have to put their puppy to sleep. They’ve tried all the nonsense garbage your read in the dog magazines.

Stuff like shrieking in a high-pitched voice. Or putting the puppy in the crate. Or turning your back on the dog. But none of it works on a puppy who is intent on biting down as hard as he can on your soft, human flesh.

Getting back on course… When you correct the puppy, just use common sense. Simply because your car can accelerate up to 140mph does not mean that you should or need to drive that fast. The same goes for the pinch collar. If you’re an adult and you can employ reason and common sense, then you should be able to tailor the intensity of your correction to appropriately match your dog’s temperament.

How do you do this? You test.

If you correct the puppy for biting, then next you should immediately offer him your hand again. If he immediately bites you again… then you now know that your correction wasn’t meaningful.

That’s all for now, folks!

Adam

A white tuxedo is an appropriate choice for weddings and other black tie event. The occasion, location of the event, time of day, time of year and your role in the affair may all influence color decisions when purchasing a tuxedo. White tuxedos are appropriate for weddings, proms and other semi formal occasions. There are many options, styles and designs available in white tuxedos.

The white tuxedo is a popular choice for morning and afternoon weddings. The groom may wear white or the entire wedding party. For outdoor weddings in the daytime, white is a great choice. A lightweight white tuxedo may be more comfortable, particularly in the summer months.

A white tuxedo works well with a broad range of color options in ties, cummerbunds and even shirts. A white shirt with a colored bow tie and cummerbund is a classic look. For weddings and proms, the tie and cummerbund is usually chosen to match the dresses of the wedding party or prom dates. In other cases, the choice of tie color is up to you. White shirts and cummerbunds look great with white tuxedos too.

There are many design choices available when selecting a white tuxedo. Jackets are available with or without tails in single breasted and double breasted styles. Fashion tuxedos have features such as long coats and mandarin collars. A band shirt is a great choice with a mandarin collar, since a tie isn’t required. In this case, a colored shirt is a great choice in either pale or bolder colors.

Shawl Collar Tuxedo

The shawl collar tuxedo has a single breasted jacket with one button. The collar is smooth and thinner than the standard tux collar and the lapels on the jacket are not notched. This look is elegant and appropriate for a wide range of formal and semi formal events, including weddings, proms and other special occasions.

The shawl collar tuxedo is an excellent choice for men with broad shoulders or tall men. The style of the shawl tux works well for muscular men who are of shorter stature as well. The single button style of the jacket helps make the torso appear to be longer and the look helps stocky men look thinner. Getting the right fit is important when ordering shawl tuxedos. Read our Measurement Information section for information on taking measurements and size charts for ordering.

We offer shawl collar tuxedos in regular as well as big and tall sizes. The quality of our tuxedos is similar to what you would find from the top designers. We use comparable fabrics and construction methods as designers such as Hugo Boss, Canali and Armani in our tuxedos. You will find the major difference between our tuxedos and the big designers is the price.

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Following the much sought after conquest of the island of Minorca, by Alfonso III in the year 1288, a small number of very prominent military men were bestowed with the dignified rank of knight by the King, as a sort of reward for their agreeing to settle in the fortress of Saint Agatha, together with keeping horse and armour, and defending the island whenever called upon to do so.

The King entrusted these men with this assignment as a result of the military prowess which they all displayed during the battles and skirmishes which culminated on the conquest of the Island by the King as his consorts. There is some debate among scholars in this field as to whether this was indeed an Order of Chivalry, or whether it should be better categorized as a military-type confraternity, given its purely military origins and purpose, but nonetheless, the Order was founded by the Royal decree of King Alfonso II, on the 23rd of January, 1289. According to the tradition so aptly documented by the 7th Duke of Carcaci (whose full name was Francesco Patern?stello e Sammartino) in his book “L’Ordine del Collare”, this collection of knights became known throughout the kingdom, and in other kingdoms as well, as “the knights from St. Agatha”.

The Protectress and Patron Saint of the Order was, and remains so today, Saint Agatha, Virgin and Martyr, whose feast day on the 5th of February is celebrated together with that of the Order itself. Saint Agatha’s heroic exploits in defence of Christian principles, more than qualify her as an appropriate choice for the Protectress of a Knightly Order. The mantle of the Order, which nowadays is worn only inside of a church, consists of a plain White tunic, with a sanguine-red collar and, on the left breast, a representation of the Aragonese Cross (which is worn in full colours by Knights, but in a completely golden version by the Dames of the order). The tunic is closed using a golden chain, affixed at each end to the golden head of a lion. The usual ranks or categories of membership (which include Justice, Grace, and Profession) are distinguished from each other by the addition of a golden stripe on the collar of the tunic.

The so-called Bars of Aragon, Royal arms of Aragon, Four Bars, Red Bars, Pales of the House of Barcelona or Coat of arms of the Crown of Aragon, which consists of four red pallets on a background of gold, depicts the familiar coat of the Counts of Barcelona and the Kings of Aragon. It differs from the flag in that the latter makes use of fesses. It is one of the oldest known European coats of arms, and it dates back to at least the year 1150, and the Royal seal of Raymond Berengar IV of Barcelona. It is also the main element of the coats of arms of the present-day Spanish Autonomous Communities of Catalonia, the Valencian Community and the Balearic Islands.

Job Security, Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow…

Will your good job last – or do you believe that you will find a good job that will last for years to come. You’ve read about job growth and new jobs, but what about the jobs that are being lost. The new jobs are mostly lumped into a “service industry” category and that means working in sectors like retail or customer service. These service industry jobs are mostly entry level and unreliable in the amount of hours worked. They also pay a whole lot less than the old manufacturing jobs. Oh, by the way we just had a minimum wage increase up to $5.85 in July… That will put steaks on the table!!

The stereotypical laid-off blue-collar worker has a lot of company these days. In 2002, the technology sector dumped over 150,000 jobs in the software sector alone. Intel has cut over 10,000 jobs in the last year. The housing market continues its downward slide and the latest projections are that it will last at least another year, well into 2008. The “Big Three”, Ford, GM and Chrysler, just recently announced a 20 – 25% drop in sales and the list goes on and on.

High tech jobs have been touted by politicians as the future for American workers, but is it a secure future? Those secure jobs from the 70’s, 80’s and even 90’s, when you could count on a company being around and taking care of you are all but gone. Oh, by the way, white-collar workers are feeling the pinch too. The first step toward job security today is getting information about starting your own home-based business; weather full time or part time it will provide extra income for you and your family.

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