Wednesday, December 31, 2008

SeXy Sergeant Police Costume Corset Shorts 2 piece Outfit Halloween Cop Police Uniform

SeXy Sergeant Police Costume. Book'em in style with this stretch cotton police outfit. This 2 piece Costume includes Corset Top and matching shorts. Perfect for Dress up, fantasy or Halloween.


Halloween is an awesome holiday, so much more worth celebrating than just collecting candy from the neighbors. In our house Halloween planning began in late September. One of our family favorites was the tradition of "ghosting". We would find Halloween decorations, attach a small bag of candy and make cards that read "Happy Halloween. You've been Ghosted.. Pass it on!" Then we would take these and go all around town to their friends' homes and put them anonymously on the doors. As you can guess, the Ghosting spirit spread and so did the smiles!

With four children all trying to come up with costume ideas, it was also a challenging time. When they were small, we did our share of Princesses, Super Heroes and cute Animal costumes. Those were easy. However, as they got older they were annually in pursuit of "group" costume themes with their friends. We had The Wizard of Oz, hippies, Snow White and her dwarfs, sports teams, diva girls and even sailors to recall just a few. Half the fun was the discussions and planning that went into the process. Numerous trips to the party store, rummaging through closets, raiding Grandma's attic, making tie-dye t-shirts and raiding the girls old dance recital costumes were just a part of the fun. Of all the costumes I can recall over our 20 years of Halloween, my favorite had to be my son and his friends back in 1996. They decided to be the US Womens Olympic Gold Medal Gymnastic Team, complete with their own Bela Karolyi. They won Best Costume in the local parade and were the buzz of the neighborhoods as they trick or treated their way through town. It is memories like this that made me glad that we never settled for a quick costume purchase at the local store. Halloween truly was an event in our home.

We furthered the Halloween celebration with a huge Halloween party for all 4 kids, their friends and included the parents. This was no ordinary "Pin The Tail On The Pumpkin" party. This party evolved over the year into a "mega" event that in the kids memories was as big a part of Halloween as trick or treating. There were usually close to 40 kids plus at least 20 parents. They ate, went on a scary scavenger hunt and ended the night with a spectacular, very frightful, performance put on by the Dads. One year those crazy guys came parading down the street in full costumes, beating bongo drums, chanting and carrying torches; followed closely by a police car. It took a bit of explaining but the show went on! They would plan their show for weeks and it would change every year. One year it was a Monster Mash rock show, a sance a year later and a ghost from the graveyard on the loose in yet another year. Amidst the screams and the shrieks, there was a ton of laughter. Yes, like the costumes, this took a lot of work but was worth every moment of the planning.

So celebrate the Halloween season with all your energies. I can tell you from first hand experience, there will come a day when they are all out of the house and you will sorely miss all the fun and excitement. For more ideas, read further about our family Halloween celebration traditions at

Celebration Ideas Online

Carol is married with four grown children. She loves to celebrate everything! Her family celebration experiences and traditions can be further viewed at http://www.celebrationideasonline.com There are some great ideas for creating lasting family memories!

Tuesday, December 30, 2008

Celestial Sorceress Child Costume

Includes long Black velvet gothic gown with flowing sheer sleeves, glitter choker, rope belt, and crooked velvet witch hat, all with Silver glitter crescent moon accents. Available in Child sizes Small (4-6), Medium (8-10), and Large (12-14). Shoes and makeup not included. 100% Polyester, exclusive of glitter and trim.


Most homes will also be supplied with Christmas trees, colored lights and paper or plastic decorations around the rooms. It is also a time when everyone is thinking of new ideas for their X-Mas style home and yard. Your decorations should have a unique feel to them and you should do something that nobody else in your neighborhood has thought of.

What I suggest is in November: start having a search around the internet for ideas of where are the best places to buy.

Create your own top Gifts list among the most typical presents: CDs, Chocolate, Games & Puzzles, Toys, Activity Gifts, Hampers or stuff for the house. The last day to put up decorations is, in my opinion, Christmas Eve or the date of your Christmas party (if you're having one), whichever is earlier. The Internet is a great source of animated outdoor for Christmas.

There are many ways of turning into the spirit of Christmas. Star by decorating and developing some creative ideas of your own. Thus, you personalize your Christmas ornaments. You can order a few ornaments with each family members name on them and place them on the tree - just imagine the delight when they view your tree! Also, I strongly suggest adding an Ivy or Holly to the bottom of your candles is an essential item for a festive touch. Decorating around your mirrors and mantles turns your room into a magical wonderland land!

Choose a scheme of colors for your Christmas table, white and gold always make great colors as they seem to go with the general Christmas cheer.

Get answer to all of your decoration questions into this interior design directory.

Monday, December 29, 2008

Little Bee Costume

The buzz on the block will be your little bee with this costume. With almost everything but the honey (who needs honey with such a sweet little bee?) the costume includes a striped romper with attached tulle wings and hood with antenna.


This Halloween, dress up like the princess you always wanted to be - Snow White. Dressing up for Halloween is all about having fun, a little fantasy, and getting noticed. With the Snow White Halloween adult costume, you will definitely experience all three.

Go ahead and let your inner child come out for one day this year and act the part! You'll have the time of your life, we guarantee it. Snow White is the quintessential Disney princess, and every little girl wanted to be her at one point in her life.

Snow White is actually one of the best choices for a Halloween costume simply because she is a great alternative to the scary, evil witch. Putting together a Snow White Halloween adult costume will allow you to get into the spirit of dressing up for the holiday and having a little fun.

Everyone knows the story of Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs and anyone who hasn't seen the animated classic by Disney should! There are many inceptions of the story, but basically it tells the tale of the sweet princess, Snow White, and her adventures.

She is banished from her kingdom by the evil and jealous queen after her father, the king, dies. The queen sends Snow White out into the forest with a woodsman, with the hopes of having her killed, but he just couldn't do it.

It is once the woodsman leaves Snow White that the story really begins. She befriends all the animals in the forest and ends up living with the seven dwarfs. She eventually is found out by the evil queen, who keeps an eye on her in her magic mirror. She gives Snow White the poisoned apple and you should know the rest of the story. Prince Charming's kiss is what awakens her from the queen's evil spell.

If you plan on dressing up as Snow White for Halloween, you might want to think about having a group theme. So, if you have kids, maybe they could be the dwarfs. Or you and your boyfriend could be Snow White and Prince Charming. Even better - you and a friend could go out as Snow White and the Evil Witch!

Whether you are attending a party or going trick-or-treating with the kids, Snow White is the ideal fantasy costume. To top it off, there will be no doubt about who you decided to dress up as this Halloween.

The Snow White Halloween adult costume is unmistakable with the bright yellow skirt topped off by the blue and red bodice. The regal top is accented with gold trim and the famous high white Snow White collar. Finish the look off with a black wig with a red ribbon and bow. And no matter what you do, just don't forget your shiny red apple!

With the Snow White Halloween adult costume, you are sure to be the fairest of them all at any party. Be sure to turn heads this Halloween with the best costume ever. Snow White is a refreshing alternative to the oh-so-popular black cat, wicked witch, and school girl that women choose each Halloween. Snow White is beloved by all and is sure to be a success at any costume party or ball!

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Sunday, December 28, 2008

Police Adult Cop Officer Costume

Do you want to protect and serve the public? This costume features a polycotton shirt and pants, badge, belt, hat and hand-cuffs. A great Halloween costume!


As we approach Mothers Day I recall the agony of trying to choose an appropriate gift for my departed mother. My mother was difficult to please, and this was never so evident as when she opened my gifts. Unlike the more Americanized mothers, mine was Italian and quick to express her feelings.

One year I bought silk flowers in a small glass vase, because I knew real ones would never be welcome. Within an hour, my father phoned my apartment to ask me how much the gift cost. The entire arrangement was twenty-five dollars, but apparently the vase was tagged three dollars; my mother had looked underneath the gift, and was immediately insulted. My father tried to convince her that I didnt undervalue her.

I learned the hard way, cheap or expensive didnt matter. I failed at it all. Perfume, clothes, jewelry, no matter how carefully I tried to pick out the perfect present, she would exhibit some sign of disappointment, be it the soft sigh, the forced thank you, or even the more direct What the hell did you buy this for? Yet for a non-event I could show up with a donut and shed be happy for the thought. In fact, any used item was even more appreciated.

One Christmas I bought a ruby necklace, spending four times my budgeted allotment. It would be worth every penny to have my gift appreciated. Ruby was her birthstone, so I couldnt imagine her not loving the extra care I took to pick it out. My mistake. From the moment she dangled it from her hand, I knew she hated it. I could feel my heart itself swaying back and forth with the necklace, as she rocked it in disbelief. But in case I didnt pick up on the clue, she twisted her mouth and reminded me she had asked for a battery operated TV. Still, I didnt admit defeat.

My mother had amassed a collection of home-recorded tapes from the food network. I stumbled upon a New York Times award-winning recipe tape. I thought for sure this was a no-brainer. I wasnt going to give her something I thought she needed. I was going to give her something I knew she liked. Wrong again. In fact, she could not understand why I would pay money for something she could get for free off the food channel. A discussion ensued, and my father, uncle, and aunt came to my defense. I dont think I said much that night, except to myself, vowing never again to do more than write a check, or place cash in an envelope.

That was not the last gift I gave my mother, though it was the last one I gave her while she was alive. When she died I gave the undertaker a pair of my shoes that had been in and out of high rises in New York City, places I suspected she would have enjoyed if she had been born a generation later, and given the opportunities I was lucky enough to have. Whatever she disliked about my life no longer mattered. Her negative comments about my gifts just gave me something else to hold onto, one more precious memory of her. But Id like to think she liked the shoes. Id like to think that one gift said it all.

L. A. Rentschler, author of the newly released novel Mother (amazon.com).
Author of Jitters which was produced as a Lifetime Original Movie. Playwright, best known for Deathbed.
http://www.larentschler.com

Monday, December 22, 2008

Preteen Sweet Bumble Bee Halloween Costume




Hannah Montana is one of the hottest things around, particularly in terms of gifts for young girls this Christmas. They make a great gift for a daughter, sister, niece etc. that are aged four to teen.

The Hannah Montana doll range has actually overtaken Barbie as the most sought after Christmas gift. And, of course, people are doing some strange and wonderful things to try and get Hannah Montana concert tickets (Best of Both Worlds).

Here are a selection of Hannah Montana gift suggestions.

Concert Tickets - This is the hottest concert in the US now, with people doing stunts, and paying silly money to get tickets. You will definitely be the hero if you get these! You can get still get tickets, but be prepared to pay!

Dolls - Hannah Montana dolls are very popular this Christmas, and some can be very difficult to get hold of. One of the most popular is the Hannah Montana "Best of Both Worlds" Singing Doll.

DVDs and CDs - These will obviously be a hit (if they don't already have them!). There are only a few DVDs and CDs.

Video Games - There seem to be more of these than DVDs! There are a number that can be played on multiple platforms. If you don't have a video game console, or can't find a game for the one you have, you can always try the TV game that plugs straight in (about $20).

Wigs - Hannah Montana wears a wig when she performs so no one can recognize her (a bit like Clark Kent's glasses). There are many wigs available varying hugely in price.

There are also T-shirts and other clothing items as well as lots and lots of toys!

You are bound to be a big hit with your young daughter if you can get the right Hannah Montana gift!

Tony Connor has agonized over what to get people for their birthdays, Christmas etc. for many, many years. In order to build upon this foundation of angst he set up http://www.brightgiftideas.com, a resource for people who need inspiration when it comes to gift giving. For more Hannah Montana gift suggestions go to http://www.squidoo.com/hannah-montana-gifts

Thursday, December 18, 2008

Peter Pan Halloween Pet Costume

Customer Review: not really as pictured
I had high hopes for this costume, it looked like exactly what I needed from the picture. When I received it though, it was a bit different. The hat in the photo is cute, with both green and brown fabric, and looks large enough to go with the rest of the costume. In reality the hat is a tiny green beanie with a feather glued sloppily to the side. There is no brown band at all. Also, the collar on the main part is pictured as brown, but the one I received was green (although that's a pretty minor thing). I noticed the costume came with a tag with a photo showing the same one as shown on Amazon. Too bad it really doesn't look like that.


From the beginning of time, dance has been a societal activity. Dancing in groups was popular and dances were open, no close proximity touching of partners. In the nineteenth century, about 1880, a dance, the tango, emerged in Buenos Aires. It was born in the poor areas and brothels of the city and made its way gradually into the upper class homes of the rich. Argentina was a very rich country and many of its inhabitants had vacation homes in Paris and London. They took the tango with them when they went abroad.

The origin and meaning of the word tango appears to have come from an African word. Its translation by Europeans and others in the Americas was "a closed space where Negroes gather to dance" and then later the name of the dance.

The tango that was born in the brothels of Argentina had overt sexual undertones and many considered it vulgar. As it moved from class group to class group, the dance changed. The main ingredient of the dance, the connection between the two partners, did not change. It evolved into a more sensuous, acceptable form in society. If you watch ballroom dancing competitions, you will see the tango performed by the contestants. This is a diluted version of the dance.

Dancing itself is a romantic activity. When you dance, you are in close proximity of your partner. You move for and with each other. A truly romantic gift for Valentine Day is Argentine Tango lessons for the two of you. After you have learned the dance, create a romantic setting for the two of you:

  • Create an invitation for your loved one, inviting them to dinner and dance.
  • Purchase a CD of your favorite tango music.
  • Prepare a meal of their favorite food.
  • Add candles and flowers to the table.
  • Use your best china, silverware, and crystal.
  • Push back the furniture in the living room for dance space.
  • Eat your romantic dinner.
  • Dim the lights.
  • Work off your romantic dinner by dancing the Argentine Tango.
  • End your evening of romance in a way that suits the two of you.

The Argentine Tango is one of the most sensuous and romantic dances in the world. Each partner must concentrate and focus on the presence, the body, and the emotions of their partner. They must feel each other. The Argentine Tango is a dance in which the partners can express their desire and longing for each other.

What a truly wonderful romantic gift for Valentine Day or any time of the year.

Sandra researches and writes about topics that affect our everyday life. For more information and gift ideas for Valentine Day, http://www.valentine-gift-guide.com

Wednesday, December 17, 2008

Women's Rainbow Brite Halloween Costume (X-Large)




Traditionally, Halloween stands for fear, spookiness, ghost and ghouls and on Halloween night people try to test the fear factor by organizing scary games and getting up in spooky costumes. However, in recent times, the age-old traditions of Halloween games have shifted from party games to online games and people in general, love playing Halloween online games with their friends and family.

Seeing the addiction of the internet amongst people, it is not surprising that online games have completely taken over home games. Everyone finds it less cumbersome to organize these games physically when a good time can be had at the click of a mouse. Halloween's popularity has spilled over to online games with a vengeance and children and adults alike enjoy staying up playing games on the net.

A plethora of online Halloween games are available and most offer the usual jigsaws, puzzles and memory games. Some are specifically designed for pre-school kids and are brightly colored to attract the children's attention. These may include, scissor crafts, jigsaw puzzles, story boards which are all related to the theme of Halloween.

A large assortment of links and free games suitable for children are readily accessed online. Interactive games for both adults and children are all over the net. Some may have to be downloaded for a small fee while others can be played for free.

For those who are raring for a 'spooky' time, there are endless games to delight even the 'darkest' of hearts! Games like Super Mario Halloween, Bashing Pumpkins, Halloween Pumpkins, Kill the Witches and Grave Robber are only some of the popular games to send a delicious shiver down your spine.

Children find Halloween Pumpkins an awesome game because they get to shoot all the ghouls and ghosts before they get you and you have to be really fast to shoot. Zombie Infection is not for the younger players. Girls specifically can enjoy dressing up in the scariest costumes in the Dress Up game. Smaller children can enjoy Feed the Hungry Ghost while older ones will probably freak out on Halloween Hangman.

Headless Havoc, Tomb Chess, Phantom Mansion Red, Hidden Zombie and Revenge of the Stick - the names of these games are evocative enough to induce a spine-chilling thrill on Halloween night. The Ghoul Academy recreates the classroom atmosphere where the classroom has to be protected, the things collected while simultaneously zapping the baddies.

On a lighter note, there is the Halloween Carver which lets you personalize a greeting for Halloween and send it to your friends and family. Your very own Jack-O -Lantern can be carved and a message written. It is good fun and a less scary way of getting into the festive spirit. In the true spirit of Halloween, many online gaming sites offer 'treats' at the end of successfully playing 'tricky' games. The games may range from really scary to outright silly.

So, all you 'would-be ghouls and ghosts', dress up in your scariest costumes and get set to test your mettle against real online witches and spooks on the dark, dark night of Halloween!

Do you love Halloween? Then visit the Halloween Fun and Games website where you can learn about Halloween Games, Halloween recipes and everything else to do with Halloween, including outrageous Halloween costumes and the history of Halloween.

Thursday, December 11, 2008

Adult's Gumby Halloween Costume (One Size)




There may be a link between certain Halloween ghost stories and the occult. For this reason, parents should be especially cautious when telling these types of stories, and should also pay close attention to the stories that their children relay to them that they have been exposed to.

Children are heavily influenced by their peers, and when it comes to the occult, those who are involved in such a religious foundation may begin to recruit during the fall when Halloween draws near. One of the methods of recruitment includes the telling of Halloween ghost stories to draw an interest and appeal to the peers who they are attempting to recruit.

When we think of the occult, we may get an image of a demonic cult, or a religious sect that practices in secret. This is basically what an occult is. The actual meaning of the word actually is geared toward that which is "done in secret", or "is kept hidden", and even has been described as "dark and ominous" in certain situations. Individuals who are part of these organizations believe that they are able to contact various types of "spirits", "ghosts" - these may be described as "pure", or those of the "light".

However, many are often described as "demonic" in nature due to the fact that these are the spirits that can awaken a soul to the world and offer power, and other advantages to the individual that is in contact with them. These are some of the popular types of Halloween ghost stories that are spoken in the time of the Wiccan New Year, or "Halloween" as most westerners know it.

There are several different types of occult practices. Then, there are those sects that experiment with a number of these practices in order to explore their spiritual path. These practices may include, but are not limited to:

1. The telling of fortunes
2. Witchcraft practices
3. Described as "Spiritualism"
4. Paganism
5. Satanism
6. Elemental
7. Tarot practices
8. Ouija Board practices
9. Casting of spells
10. Skyclad practices

During the fall, when Halloween ghost stories are being told from one person to another, it is essential that you know and understand the potential for occult recruitment - especially when it involves your children. In turn, you should be comfortable in expressing the dangers associated with involvement in these types of religious sects with your child.

It is essential to remember that not all children join these types of occults in an effort to contact the dead, receive spiritual wisdom from those in the spiritual world, or to bring evil into their lives, most do so based on peer pressure. Knowledge is essential when it comes to avoiding occult recruitment with the use of Halloween ghost stories

Daryl Plaza is a regular contributor to http://www.spookynite.com supplying you with all the information and resources you need to know about Halloween costumes, Halloween food recipes, Halloween party ideas.

Wednesday, December 10, 2008

The Chronicles of Narnia Prince Caspian Child Costume

Includes: Tunic with attached hood, attached shoulder pieces, attached belt, and pants. Boots not included. This is an officially licensed The Chronicles of Narnia costume.


Meeting the legal council is the next step on the agenda vis--vis how to start a record company. Considering that all your plans are fully mapped & outlined, all possible financing options looked at & the marketing plans for the first financial year chalked out, this provides you with all the business taxation information which will make all your transactions legal. This will also prove that the income generated will be from recording activities etc.

The next step is to understand that the record label business is not a get rich fast business as it is shown on the TV occasionally, which should be welcome news when your are bothered with questions as to how to start a record company. This is based on finding your particular niche market and maximizing the potential of your own record label. The record label will get its funding from music as a whole , so all your income will have to come from sold records, live shows, merchandise etc. the profits earned will depend on how you are able to market yourself in this area of the business.

Step three in deciding how to start a record company includes the studio setup plan, and the plans of projecting your artistes. You can now continue to chalk out your financial plans & projections. You can obtain the required finances from the banks as loans, from personal investors, as bank overdrafts, or you can use your own finances for you record company to start.

In the recent years there is no big issues involved in the question : "How to start your record company". One can follow six steps systematically to be up & kicking with your own record label.

The first question in the process as to how to start a record company, needs to make a solid business plan. This will allow one to fix starting dates, possible financing options, possible artist signups & addition , venues of operation. If you don't know how to write a business plan, then it is wiser to take professional help in this regard.

How to Start a Record Company

Deciding the initial setup in which you will be confronted with the factor of the venue , amongst the criteria included in the "how to start your record company", one may end up deciding in favor of one's own house or a rented space. If you start initially from your house, it will restrict your operation budget, which is indeed a relief. Also the equipment necessary for this has shrunk in space & also in price, than the early days equipments.
A proper balance must be maintained to do the same.

The last step to be followed is to obtain a business license, which can be obtained personally by visiting the business license office. The most important thing that the authorities will be asking is the area of operation regarding the business. They will ensure that your neighborhood is not disturbed if you will be running it from you house. If you wish to work from other place then the same process will be repeated.

Obtaining a tax id number is required in case you take a decision of hiring people or your are in business partnerships, to be used for filing forms for the state & central Governments whenever required .

If you want to sell your music directly to the general public, you need to obtain a retail license to do the same. You are expected by the sales tax department to collect the sales tax for your records sold, This is to be filed separately



Monday, December 8, 2008

Flamingo Adult

Includes a pink flamingo jumpsuit with attached black legs and feet. Available in one size fits most adults, sizes Large/X-Large. Black turtleneck not included.


Okay, you and your significant other have been invited to a grown-up Halloween party and have no clue what to wear. Here are some great coordinated costume ideas for two.

  • Lucy and Ricky Ricardo (I Love Lucy)

Lucy wears red wig and 50's style dress. Ricky slicks hair back and wears suit and tie. Goes around saying, "Lucy, I'm Home."

  • White Trash Wedding

Bride wears tacky old wedding dress, tacky veil and carries gaudy bouquet. Groom wears overalls, flannel shirt (or no shirt) and blacked-out tooth. Groom dresses up his outfit by wearing a bow tie and a gaudy boutonniere with his overalls.

  • Sonny and Cher

Both wear long wigs, bell-bottoms, vests (furry is good), bright colors, lots of jewelry (peace symbols, etc.). Sonny carries guitar. Cher carries tambourine and wears fake eyelashes and lots of eye liner.

  • Morticia and Gomez Addams (The Addams Family)

Of course, both wear all black gothic clothing. Morticia wears long, black wig, long, flowing dress and carries roses with no blooms. Gomez slicks hair back, wears mustache and black suit. Kisses up Morticia's arm and speaks romantic French to her.

  • Barbie and G.I. Joe

Barbie wears long, bouncy wig and high fashion. At some point, she takes her shoes off and walks around on tippy toes (remember how her feet are made for high heels only). Don't forget - it's all about the accessories! G.I. Joe wears all camouflage army uniform and helmet and carries toy rifle.

  • Vampire and Victim

Guy dresses in vampire costume with blood running out of the corner of his mouth. Girl has two dots (bite marks) on neck and blood dripping down. He chases her around all night saying, "I vant to suck your blood."

  • Hugh Hefner and Playboy Bunny

Guy dresses in pajamas and satin robe and smokes pipe. Girl dresses in playboy bunny costume complete with fluffy tail, bunny ears and bow tie.

  • Race Car Driver and Pit Crew Girl

Guy wears jump suit and helmet or ball cap with decals all over, sunglasses or goggles. Girl wears satin baseball jacket with decals, mini skirt or short shorts, boots and baseball cap.

  • Gilligan and Ginger or Mary Ann (Gilligan's Island)

Guy wears white fishing hat, red polo shirt, white pants and boat shoes. Mary Ann wears pigtails with ribbons, red check button up shirt tied at waist and cutoff denim short shorts. Ginger wears evening gown, long glamorous hair and lots of makeup.

  • Ozzy and Sharon Osbourne

Guy wears black clothes, tattoos, long wig, lots of jewelry, round glasses. Girl wears short auburn hair and dresses in pant suit. Have a great time. Get out there and play like a kid again - you're never too old!

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Friday, December 5, 2008

Chicken Adult Halloween Costumes

This deluxe adult chicken costume is a brand new style. Unlike some chicken costumes, this costume is full character fur from head to ankle. Very realistic looking!This chicken suit is very unique. You won't find many rooster costumes like this. Would make a great chicken or rooster mascot or parade costume.


July 4 is the date that is common to three prominent persons namely: John Adams, Thomas Jefferson, and James Monroe. What really did happened during this date that made it very significant to these individuals? It is simply because it is the day of their deaths.

John Adams, the 2nd President of the United States of America and at the same time the first one to reside in the newly constructed White House, was actually defeated by Jefferson in 1800 for a re-election. Thomas Jefferson, the third president of the United States and the primary author of the Declaration of Independence, was a very enlightened politician who had strong ties with the top brass in France and Britain during his time. He was one of the prime movers of the spirit of Republicanism in the U.S. dubbed as one of its founders. He was one of the two rare individuals given the Triple Crown distinction for having been the President, Vice President and the U.S. Secretary of State. Lastly, James Monroe the 5th American President was the one responsible to acquire the State of Florida. All three incredibly share the same date of deaths.

It is a huge coincidence to note that although all of these three leaders died on July 4, Adams and Jefferson died just several hours apart during the Golden Anniversary of the Declaration's signing. It was only five short years after Adam and Jefferson's death in 1826 that Monroe later succumbed to heart failure and Tuberculosis in the White House.

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Thursday, December 4, 2008

Adult's Muscle Chest Batman Halloween Costume

Customer Review: Good costume
This costume with the muscle chest is great for the money. I chose to purchase a better mask and a pair of gloves because I plan to wear this for a few years. The only thing I didnt like is the ears on the mask, they are kind of floppy.A similar costume without the muscle chest looks more like adult pajamas.


From the beginning of time, dance has been a societal activity. Dancing in groups was popular and dances were open, no close proximity touching of partners. In the nineteenth century, about 1880, a dance, the tango, emerged in Buenos Aires. It was born in the poor areas and brothels of the city and made its way gradually into the upper class homes of the rich. Argentina was a very rich country and many of its inhabitants had vacation homes in Paris and London. They took the tango with them when they went abroad.

The origin and meaning of the word tango appears to have come from an African word. Its translation by Europeans and others in the Americas was "a closed space where Negroes gather to dance" and then later the name of the dance.

The tango that was born in the brothels of Argentina had overt sexual undertones and many considered it vulgar. As it moved from class group to class group, the dance changed. The main ingredient of the dance, the connection between the two partners, did not change. It evolved into a more sensuous, acceptable form in society. If you watch ballroom dancing competitions, you will see the tango performed by the contestants. This is a diluted version of the dance.

Dancing itself is a romantic activity. When you dance, you are in close proximity of your partner. You move for and with each other. A truly romantic gift for Valentine Day is Argentine Tango lessons for the two of you. After you have learned the dance, create a romantic setting for the two of you:

  • Create an invitation for your loved one, inviting them to dinner and dance.
  • Purchase a CD of your favorite tango music.
  • Prepare a meal of their favorite food.
  • Add candles and flowers to the table.
  • Use your best china, silverware, and crystal.
  • Push back the furniture in the living room for dance space.
  • Eat your romantic dinner.
  • Dim the lights.
  • Work off your romantic dinner by dancing the Argentine Tango.
  • End your evening of romance in a way that suits the two of you.

The Argentine Tango is one of the most sensuous and romantic dances in the world. Each partner must concentrate and focus on the presence, the body, and the emotions of their partner. They must feel each other. The Argentine Tango is a dance in which the partners can express their desire and longing for each other.

What a truly wonderful romantic gift for Valentine Day or any time of the year.

Sandra researches and writes about topics that affect our everyday life. For more information and gift ideas for Valentine Day, http://www.valentine-gift-guide.com

Wednesday, December 3, 2008

Star Wars Animated Clone Trooper Commander Cody Adult Costume

Includes: Printed jumpsuit and mask. Toy weapon not included. This is an officially licensed Star Wars costume.


What kind of Christmas cards do you like best? Do you send funny picture cards, religious themes, traditional holiday scenes, or cards that relay your good wishes but tend to not engage any specific sentiment? Whatever your favorite, maybe even a combination of all, an unscientific poll has shown that most people send out between 25 - 100 cards each year. Some send more, some send a few less but, in general, most people send out some sort of holiday greeting at the end of every year.

Why do we do this? Obligation is probably part of it for some of us. Tradition is also a motivator. Sheer love of the act fits in for others. The determinations are often different between men and women. For the ladies, our mother likely sent them out. Our grandmother even did it. Whether we're a businesswoman, a stay-at-home mom, or both, tradition and family history often play a large role. An understanding of the role of communication in good relationships drives many. For men, there may be some of that traditional stimulus but, on the other side of that, men who own a business and have a staff who can help with the task have utilized holiday cards to ensure that the line of communication stays open with that short-but-sweet exchange of period greeting. Sending out holiday cards has been a business practice since the days when each card was selected many months in advance from a fancy, storefront printer, papers were chosen along with font types and ink colors . . . in those days long before we were able to point, select, and click on the choice of our favorite from a line of mass options, from the comfort of our desk chair.

A person who is not personally motivated to send out many cards will still often do so for professional reasons. It makes good business sense. It's another way to nudge that customer or client to remember you. It shows that you remember them. It's friendly and evokes good sentiments, and encourages a clear and more open line of communication.

All sorts of Christmas cards are accessible these days via online printing options. I have found that it's easier and just as economical, with no loss of quality, to satisfy all my printing needs online -- personal and professional. That, of course, includes every possible holiday requirement-not only cards but return address labels, party invitations, and even flyers for specials I may offer during the season. Let's face it. These days, just about anything we may need or want is available to us to purchase online. Why not take advantage of that ease of use? Sit back in the comfort of your home or office, jump online, and visit the best online printers. Compare the styles, pick your favorite, and determine what you want as your sentiment and signature. Then point, click, and pay. Usually within days, your order will show up at your door.

After that, all you'll need to do is address them, stamp them, and put them in the mail. Before you know it... good cheer has been invested for yet another year!

Linda J. Alexander, http://www.myspace.com/lindajalexander, is a Maryland author and copywriter with 5 books and many articles on the market over the 20+ years she's written. She loves 123Print.com for her marketing needs and personal use.

Monday, December 1, 2008

Mullet Black Wig for Hillbilly Halloween Costume

Black Mullet Costume Wigs are the definitive choice for finishing off that outfit. This Mullet Wig will make that Halloween costume magnificent!!