Month: September 2017

Clothing

Escrow Wolves in Sheeps Clothing

The word unscrupulous does not go far enough to describe those who seek to gain by others misfortune or bad luck; we have to add words like devious, deceitful, cunning, and not least of all merciless and cruel.

Predators

For this is the world of praying on the innocent and unsuspecting; and worse even, perpetrating fraud in the guise of help. What, indeed, could be more contemptible?

This is the world where the weary online buyerwell read by now about online auction frauds and false promisesto safeguard his money turns to an online escrow service to make sure that he receives and approves the merchandise before his funds are released to the seller.

He Googles “Online Escrow” and is met with a host of sites, one seeming more legitimate than the next. He reads the “about us” carefully, and as much of the fine print as he has time or mind to absorb. Finally settles on one: Integrity Escrow.

He establishes an account, and his email is verified by the site, over a secure https link. So far so good. Seeing the https and the little security symbol in his browser makes him feel warm and fuzzy.

He then provides the details of the transaction, and, as a final step, deposits the purchase amountin this case $3,500in his newly established escrow account.

And that, as the saying goes, was the last he saw of that money.

Impersonating the Solution

Turns out Integrity Escrow was nothing but a slick impersonation of a bona fide escrow company, establishednormally in China, Russia, or the former Eastern EUfor the sole purpose of stealing your money while pretending to do the exact opposite, i.e., preventing theft.

Did I say unscrupulous? Yes, it is a step down from out and out theft; it is stealing in the guise of helping.

Unfortunately, online escrow fraud is escalating, due to factors such as:

Online identity/credit-card theft
The Anonymity of the Internet
A lamentable lack of public awareness about fraudulent escrow sites
Web hosting companies that allow fraudulent escrow sites to be created with stolen credit cards, and then allow them to remain on their service even after they have been reported.

To this I would add an increasing number of tech savvy criminals with zero concern for their fellow man.

How Do They Do It?

Luckilyfor the Fake Escrow Detectivethose who set up fraudulent escrow sites are, as a rule, lazy people, who wouldnt (probably couldnt) create original copy if their lives depended on it. No, too much work.

Lazy people normally resort to templates, made to order scam sites (which abound as well) where they go to download a respectable site. As for trust-inducing copy, few sites are better than bona fide online escrows, such as Escrow.com, which is where they go for the words.

Voila: A new online escrow site.

The Detectives

The fraudulent online escrow detectives have seen this all before, and many, many times. They recognize the templates; they recognize the words.

And so they should, because those words are normally stolen from their own sitesthese private eyes are normally employed by the bona fide escrow companies to search out, track and close down as many fraudulent sites as possible.

The Hunt

I asked one of these detectives, Brandon Abbey of Escrow.com, how they find out about the fraudulent sites.

“There are a couple of ways we hunt down the fraud sites,” he said.

“Quite often someone calls our customer support department to inquire about a particular site. In this case, the site is reviewed and if fraudulent a notice is sent to the hosting company.

“The note to the hosting company is a request for them to review the site giving consideration to their Terms of Service (TOS) and Acceptable Use Policy (AUP), and it usually results in the takedown of the site.

“Some hosting companies, however, take the stance that they are not responsible for the content on their servers regardless of what it is. There are specific laws that address certain things like child pornography but nothing we can point to regarding the escrow fraud.”

What if nobody calls you? I wondered. How do you track them down?

“Often we Google a word-string (phrases) taken from our own site, and youd be surprised how often we get hits. This means weve found a fraudulent site which came to us for the copy.

“Now, when we find a fraudulent copy of our site we can send a Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA) notification to the ISP and that usually works.

“The main problem is that the ISPs are afraid of someone suing them for shutting down a site. The reality is no one has ever been sued by a Romanian scammer.

“We have also built a library of templates, which we can track down; as well as a library of phrases that we Google.

“On a good day (or bad day, depending on viewpoint) some of these searches will come return over a hundred matches. We then inspect each site to see if it is legitimate. If suspicions we forward the notice to the hosting company asking for a TOS and AUP review.

“As you can imagine some hosting companies are better than others. Generally, hosting companies in the US are very responsive.

“Xinnet, on the other hand, a hosting company in China, has supported some of the scam sites for months at a time.”

Valuable Advice

How can, I wondered, the average Internet user protect him- or herself against online escrow fraud?

“Of course,” said my detective, “it is important that people do research on these site before ever sending money or merchandise. In fact, I suggest doing a WHOIS search on the domain. This way you can discover how long the site has been up, where it is being hosted, how many times the site has been taken down. These are clues.

“If it smells fishy at all to you, go elsewhere.”

Safeguard Your Money

It is your money. Handing it over to a cyber criminal probably has not yet made it onto your top-ten list of what to do with it.

There are many great deals online. There are many great auction houses online. There are bona fide online escrow sites, but nowhere near as many as there are fraudulent ones.

Do all the online research you can. When you have found a site that seems legitimate, you can do one of several things:

Firstly, while fraudulent sites can buy the necessary certificate to make it a secure site, they seldom do;
Secondly, you can check at escrow-fraud.com to see if the site you have decided on is listed as a fraudulent site by them; they also maintain a list of bona fide sites;
Thirdly, you can call the sites customer service department to make sure they are based in the United States. If you have any doubts about that, ask them to call you back, and check the caller IDif its an international call, beware. Also, if the site does not have a customer service department, again, beware;
Once you know that youre talking to a U.S. based service department, ask any questions you can think of to ensure they are legitimate, such as which bank are they using for their escrow accounts, and who is their main contact at that bank (whom you can then call to verify that this online escrow company does in deed have an escrow account there);
If the answer is a well-known American bank, and if the customer service rep can supply contact information at the bank, you are 99% there. Then, if you want to reach 100%, make that final call to the bank to rule out any vestige of doubt.

Now you have found an online escrow company you can trust.

Enjoy your purchase.

P.S. Escrow.com is an online escrow company you can trust.

Jewelry

You can engrave most pieces of jewelry. You can engrave on a bracelet, watch, inside or outside of ring. The act of jewelry engraving provides you a cheap way to increase the value of jewelry as a gift.

If you want to master how to engrave jewelry, you need several years. Indeed, engraving jewelry using hand is a difficult skill to master. However, if you are an engraver, with careful skill and design, it is possible for you to master it.

You can apply to engrave jewelry onto stones and metals. It is recommended for you to learn this skill by professional hand engraver guidance. The things you will need include pencil, file or fine sand paper, paper, graver, clear Mylar plastic, and candle or kerosene lamp.

To engrave jewelry, first of all, outline the jewelry that will be engraved. Choose a simple design if you engrave for the first time and then transfer the design that is completed to the jewelry. You can transfer the design by tracing it onto the Mylar or laying Mylar on sketch.

After that, you should hold Mylar over the smoke from candle or kerosene lamp. By laying Mylar and rubbing smoke into a piece, the design is transferred to the jewelry. Then, for cutting the design into jewelry, come after the lines of tracing on the jewelry by using a graver. Work slowly, so you can cut into the jewelry precisely.

Next, cut the areas that take around the design to make a raised design. To omit the areas next to the design accurately, come after the design outline. Finally, sand down the design edges gently to remove the rough edges or any slivers.

Garment

What is very interesting is that even though a hospital is quite often deemed to be one of the safest places on the planet, it is also known to harbor some of the biggest threats to our health. While hospitals are among the absolute best places to seek cures for our sicknesses, it is because of this that hospitals hold the unfortunate nature of possibly making things worse since there is so much sickness and so many potential pathogens found there. Fortunately, there has been some really great research and development over the last few years that have helped to make a significant impact on the health and safety of those who work at medical clinics and hospitals as well as for those who go to these facilities seeking help for their health problems. One of the best solutions that is now available to medical professionals and nurses is antimicrobial medical scrubs; also referred to as bioshields in some medical garments.
First, these antimicrobial medical scrubs create an ideal solution since they are among the absolute most convenient solutions that you have in the name of helping to maintain a safer working environment for both you and your patients. All you need to is simply put them on without having to carry out any complex procedures beyond the simple donning of your medical scrubs. Of course, this is not to say that you can stop washing your hands and maintaining safe medical practices thinking that the antimicrobial properties of your scrubs will do all the preventative work for you.
Among the more effective antimicrobial medical scrub options that you have are those that feature a water based anti microbial which is infused within the fabric. Interestingly, these antimicrobial molecules feature properties that actually allow them to puncture microbes which effectively kill them and stop them from spreading or further infecting.
Since the killing of potentially harmful microbes is done through puncturing, this means that this is actually a mechanical process achieved at a microscopic level. What exactly does this mean for you health and wellbeing? It means that this is actually not a chemical process. This naturally makes the process much safer for you and your patients since there are no potentially harmful chemicals involved that could either irritate your skin or jeopardize the sterile zone in surgical units or medical facilities.
The antimicrobial properties in these special medical garments not only helps to fight off bacteria, it can also help to protect your scrubs from mold, mildew, algae growth. Not only that, but these bacteria fighting properties also help to eliminate odors caused by certain microbes.
In addition, what comes as an even greater convenience regarding these scrubs is that most of them are safe for standard machine washing. Research demonstrates that many of the top antimicrobial medical garments will retain their microbial fighting abilities at 98 percent effectiveness even after about 50 – 60 washes. And what comes as even more exciting news is that there is current research being done to develop medical scrubs with permanent antibacterial properties.

Jewelry

Bridesmaids have an essential role in wedding ceremonies. A bride-to-be has the opportunity to pick who her bridesmaids will be. Ideally, females should only get married one time in her entire lifetime. Then again, this is not the situation every time. There are some relationships that get sour so couples have to split up. Individuals get married again. Even though it keeps on happening, it is still as special as the first one. Bridesmaids make the celebration much more special. Therefore, they should be valued by giving them bridesmaid jewelry. It is among the best presents that a new bride can give to girls who put in time to help make her wedding a successful one.

Women like to use jewelry. It is already a known fact. Women usually do not mind shelling out a large amount as long as they obtain the jewelry that they want. Providing jewelry will certainly make any woman happy. Because these things are special, it is supposed that they are given only to special people on memorable events. Weddings are special. Thus, jewelry is the perfect gift that any bridesmaid can receive. Giving a piece of jewelry indicates that you cherish the efforts of each lady.

Bridesmaid jewelry must be chosen carefully by the bride. As the bride, it is expected that you know what kind of dress your bridesmaids will use. This is where you must base your choice. Try and choose a jewel that complements the gowns of the girls. If you need to be sure that every person who walks down the aisle on your wedding ceremony looks stunning, give a piece of jewelry to every woman. If you have extra budget, you can always select jewelry sets.

Some individuals think that jewelry is too expensive. Hence, they do not even think of getting one for somebody close to them. These items are not pricey at all. Well, it would be determined by the type of gem you will buy. If you are on a tight budget, then select the less expensive ones. Besides, the decision is all up to you. The cost does not really matter anyway. It is more important that you give the gifts sincerely. Do not worry about ladies not loving your presents. It will never happen.

There are lots of kinds of bridesmaid jewelry sold in the market. You should have a look at all the available necklaces, bracelets, and earrings. You might even end up purchasing one for yourself. Pearls are really popular and are used by lots of individuals. If you wish to be sure that the user will appear elegant, go for pearls. You will never make a mistake with pearls. It is up to you to give the jewelry prior to the wedding day or after the celebration. If you want them to use it, then give it just before your big day. Nonetheless, if you would like surprise them, give it only as soon as the wedding celebration is finished. Your wedding day must be unforgettable not just for you, but for all the attendees also.

Plus Size

Curves are the most essential part in a womans body. The rightly paced and accentuated curves are responsible for making us look so great and different. In plus size women, they do not realize their better aspects. Converting into stick thin mannequins does not help a woman look attractive. Women who have plus size should look beyond their extra fat and try to realize that curves is what makes their body look special.

A plus size shapewear for women is the newest and the most fabulous innovation to make any figure, be it short and stubby or long and not proportionate, look heavenly in its own way. It emphasizes the areas that the woman feels pride in showing and hides the areas that a woman does not want to reveal. It is way better than the regular so called slimming lingerie that is available or any normal lingerie for that matter. It is advantageous over normal lingerie because it leaves no marks or protruding lines. They flatten the tummy and backside and hip to an extent and give your figure the ideal hourglass figure. Plus size shape wear for women is available in any good lingerie store, but it is your responsibility to pick out the best and the most suited one for you.
How is plus size shapewear for women gaining so much popularity in the market? First of all, it does not change or alter the body shape of a woman. The sweat and exertion women spend on working out for hours and hours every day is comparable to the plus size shapewear for women, when they can shape and flaunt out the curves of a woman in mere two minutes. Plus size shapewear for women is rapidly replacing crash diets, liquid diets and stressing yourself out for hours in the gym does seem a worse option when you can just go out and select the right plus size shape wear for you.

Plus size shapewears for women need to take care of one thing, that they are very comfortable. Even more comfortable of materials does not guarantee how it will suit your skin. It is a good option to buy a plus size shape wear in a material that you know you will be comfortable for a long time. When you are trying out a shape wear, you can only pick out the correct size and cut for you. You cannot be sure that it will not irritate your skin for longer periods of time. Hence, a few factors need to be considered before you buy a plus size shape wear. The stitches should be felt with hand to check if they are soft enough to not grate on your skin. See the edges of the shape wear and whether they press down to your skin or sit on it softly. Once the piece selected passes all these tests, you know you have the right one.

Jeans

Donna Karan’s Life
Donna Karan is an American fashion guru and the creator of one of the biggest clothing lines in United States, the DKNY or Donna Karan New York. Donna Ivy Faske was born on October 2, 1948 in New York. Donna’s mother is a model while her father was into tailoring. She studied designing at Parsons School of Design and worked for Anne Klein. When Anne Klein died, Donna became the head manager of the company’s designing team until she launched her own clothing label, DKNY. She was married to Mark Karan in 1970 and gave birth to a daughter, Gabrielle. Their marriage did not last long, so they decided to part ways. In 1983, Donna married to Stephen Weiss who became DKNY’s co-CEO.

DKNY Company
‘ In 1985, DKNY first collection was launched.
‘ In 1962, DKNY for men gave an impulse to the fashion world.
‘ In 1988, DKNY for younger women was opened on cheaper price.
‘ In 1990, DKNY jeans were introduced in the market.
‘ In 2000, the Moet Hennessy Louis Vuitton acquired the Gabrielle Studio (which was dedicated to Donna’s daughter) and the DKNY international for the gross price of $ 640 million. Other lines include DKNY handbags, jewelries, sunglasses, purses and other accessories.

DKNY handbags are one of the top selling brand items in United States. Available in varieties, DKNY bags are sold at cheaper prices. The slouchy hobo style DKNY bag is one of the favorites of women. DKNY’s first store was opened in 1996 in New York City. Meanwhile, DKNY flagship stores are situated in Madison Avenue and 60th New York. At present, the DKNY International CEO is Mark Weber with the company’s headquarters on Seventh Avenue, Manhattan. DKNY’s online shopping site was opened to public in 2005.

DKNY Controversies
An animal rights group called PETA protested to fur-made products of DKNY, in addition to inhumane animal treatment. PETA was supported by other countries like India and asked Donna to stop the utilization of fur material. The protests lasted for two years. Donna made a press conference and committed not to use any more fur in their products, but numerous apparels have been still found out with fur fabric.

Donna Karan’s DKNY Recognition and Awards
‘ Coty American Fashion Critic’s Award, 1977, 1982
‘ Coty Hall of Fame, 1984
‘ Menswear Designer of the Year, 1992
‘ Women”s wear Designer of the Year, 1990, 1996

Garment

Fashion technology seems to be growing very rapidly. Each individual want to go with the trend and fashion and hence wear the most fashionable attire. Whatever we wear depicts our individuality. Our persona is reflected by the kind of cloth we wear.

With changing time, type of clothes changes. Everyone goes with the fashion and grab the latest attire. Be it readymade garments, fabrics or anything, whatever is new and fashionable, people rush to have it.

Be it a man, woman or a kid, all of us wants to look the best one and hence we have our own choice and preferences. This has given rise to multiple industries. Companies engaged in the production of clothes, keep on researching what is new and hire the best fashion designer so that can deliver the best possible clothes to the world.

Readymade garment industry is one of the booming industries. IT is on the peak now and getting huge popularity. With each passing day it is going on stretching its arm widely. Readymade garment sector is not only important for its contribution to export earning but it is very much important for the generation of foreign exchange and employment at the same time.

If we think from the perspective of consumers, they feel much better buy buying these readymade garments. As per their need they can easily buy these clothes and can wear them instantly. This is not at time consuming and you can buy the one that fits you exactly by giving a graceful and sophisticated look.

Apart from the readymade garment industry, fabrics too are equally important. These are used as a raw material in the readymade garment industry for the production of fie clothes.

Other than this, many people do not like the readily available clothes in the market. They prefer to buy the fabrics and according to their wish they can make the perfect cloth from it as per their choice.

Both of these fabrics as well as readymade garments are booming industry all over the world. In all the market these are available in bulks. Accessibility is not at all an issue with these clothing. Variety of designs and various price ranges makes it possible for everyone to buy these readymade garments or fabrics with an ease.

When it comes to clothing, each of us desires to have the best as per the latest fashion and trend. As our persona is reflected from the kind of attire we carry, it is necessary to be very specific while choosing the perfect clothes. Be it readymade garment or fabrics, all plays a vital role and hence men, women or kids, all are very much conscious while opting the best clothing. These are available in the market in bulks and with range of price tags.

Dress

The human existence is characterized by freedom. And here, we are talking about two kinds of freedom transcendental and categorical. Transcendental freedom is the kind of freedom that allows the human person to choose what direction in life he or she is willing to take. Simply put, he or she is given the chance to say yes or no to love, to say yes or no to God; to live a loving life or to live a sinful life. Categorical freedom is the kind of freedom that allows the human person to choose among the possible choices or options. Some examples are what Christian clothing design to choose, when and where to wear these Christian clothing, and what type of Christian clothing to wear. This freedom is what we use when we decide on simple things or acts. These two kinds of freedom are certainly different but interrelated.

The small choices we do in life accumulate to the point that every single one of them becomes a deciding factor in our lives. Choosing to do what is good instead of what is bad leads us to a good life, and eventually makes us a good person. Everything that we do now affects our growth as a person, our becoming. For example, if we wish to wear Christian clothing every day, we will certainly live a life dedicated to gentle conversion. If we wish to wear Christian clothing to share our faith with people, we will certainly have a rich, fruitful religious life in the future. Or if we wish to further extend Christian clothing to shoes or whatever, we will certainly be devoted to this life-changing movement.

As mentioned above, categorical freedom includes choosing the types of clothes to wear. Even this simple decision can reflect what kind of person we are. Are we the conservative ones that always wear long sleeved Christian clothing? Are we the daring ones that always wear sleeveless hanging shirts? The repeated wearing of certain types of clothes affects our becoming for it helps us develop an image. With this image, our second nature is determined. And with this second nature, we become defined by the clothes we wear. That is, if we repeatedly wear Christian clothing, we develop an image of devoted Christians. And thus, Christian clothing helps us make the life direction we want to take.

Knowing these, our fellow Christians develop a way to help us follow a good life by expanding our categorical freedom especially in the Christian clothing we wear and the accessories we put on. By wearing Christian clothing, we are making a decision of being and becoming a child of God. Its as if we are making the world a witness of our devotion to a good and loving life. And by constantly wearing Christian clothing, we are reminding ourselves of what image we want to develop, and certainly what kind of life we want to lead.

Child Fashion

Play time is a great pastime for kids. During play time, they discover how to make friends and to share what they have with their buddies. Most girls like to play pretend and make believe games with their friends. They like to dress up as pretty little princesses and ballerinas. Unlike boys, they can play all day long and can still look fabulously cute with their dazzling little clothes. If you have a daughter who likes to socialize with friends and play make up believe games, you ought to get her a great set of fancy jewelries. Fancy jewelries are so fab and fashionable. Costume dresses can vary from a clear-cut fancy dress to an indulgent princess costume. Fahion jewelries can blend with different costumes and dresses. They are offered in an assortment of designs and materials. If you are seeking fashion jewelry by the dozen for your little girl and her friends to share, here are marvelous places to shop:

Buy In Flea Market
Flea market and swap meet are rather the same. This is a great place to find discounted and low-priced jewelry. If you are looking for secondhand merchandise, you can also find it in flea markets. Aside from those, you can also find various booths for kids fashion jewelries. Fashion jewelries in flea markets can range from necklaces to pearls, beads and other formidable designs.

Find Excellent Costume jewelry Deals In Open Air Market
Besides the usual food, outfits and cosmetics, people can find fashion jewelries for kids in open air markets. These bits and pieces are sold not just per piece but by bulk as well. You can find all sorts of design from handmade beaded necklaces to silver jewelries that little girls love. This is a great place to take your daughter because she can help pick out the designs that she likes. You can also haggle prices especially if you will buy big quantities.

Hair Accessories Wholesalers
Hair Accessories Wholesalers not only sell hair ornaments like headbands, hair clips, hair clamps and barrettes. They also peddle fashionable costume jewelries that your babe will indeed adore. They supply the best assortment of ornaments, rings, brooches and other whole sale fashion jewelries at feasible prices. Some wholesalers also accept orders per piece. So if you wish to buy your child the best fashion jewelries at fraction of a cost, see the offer and on hand products of these hair accessories wholesalers.

Online Dealers And Online Stores
E-commerce is an innovative way to market and buy products and conveniences. Now people can look for the things they like just by browsing the web. E-commerce on the other hand is very different. Shopping online is so covenient that you don’t have to stand in line just to pay for your purchases. Narrow your seaches and surely you will find considerable dealers that are offering fashion jewelries in wholesale. Another benefit of online marketers is that customers can simply order and pay their purchases online. Once orders are submitted, simply encode the transportation options and the amount to pay. Some online companies can allow buyers to choose the colors and design of the items even if that customer is ordering in bulk.

Fashion jewelries for kids are excellent way to express ones self and identity. If you are buying accessories for your little girl, consider the tips above and you will certainly discover the best discounts and pieces for your little girl pretend games selection or showcase.

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Clothing

It’s a common perception that petite women have it easy when it comes to looking for and finding clothes. If you’re small, it’s assumed that you have it easy with finding petite clothes. It goes without saying, then, that there are few stores and online sources that help women of smaller stature with their shopping problems.

Fewer still, are simple discussions of how to help small sized women shop smart. Well, problem solved. Here is a guide for any small sized woman to finding just what they need for any occasion. First and foremost, people often forget that being little does not mean you don’t have oddities of the body. The truth is that small women have it even harder because while small, they may have a larger butt or chest which makes it hard to find a piece of clothing that fits it all. For example, many women have small waists but larger hips, so the difficulty then is to find a dress that is snug around the waist but not too tight at the hips. To be honest, not many clothing stores making petite clothing that fits these types of standards. Another common problem for smaller women is clothing length. The dress, skirt or pants may fit well but they are too long and having to adjust a dress you just bought defeats the purpose of shopping in the first place! Similar problems are to be seen with shoulder length (as most small statured women have little shoulders), arm length and even necklines.
Whichever way you spin it, it becomes clear that shopping as a small woman is difficult. The best (quiet generic) thing to do if you are suffering from these problems is to find stores that specifically design clothes for small women. These can be found in greatest abundance online. These types of websites are really helpful for women in finding petite clothing ; they have sizes, measurements and great item descriptions. Many women are weary of buying clothes online since there’s no trying-on option. The online stores are aware of this, which is why they make sending items back and forth, exchange, and money backs easy to do. Deliveries are usually very prompt, and you can be sure you’re getting what you asked for. If you are a small woman living in a big city, you may be in luck.
Many larger cities like New York, Boston, Chicago and Los Angeles have a larger selection of boutiques and other clothing stores specifically established for petite women. All their items are specially designed to fit small women of all shapes. Some will even adjust clothes to their customers’ bodies on the spot. Of course, any regular store may sell clothes that fit small women. This just takes a little bit more searching, trying on, and altering than would otherwise be necessary. Whether you choose to go the online route or shop hands on, these days you can be sure that no matter how small, you will find the perfect place to buy your clothes.

Company Profile:

So-Sensational is a fashion website showcasing Petite clothing, posh frock and plus size clothing. Your entire favorite brands all in one place and hand-picked for you. To view So- sensational petite clothing please visit the website – http://www.sosensational.co.uk/