The Disappearance of Men's Suits

By Victor B. Sancharo

Knights of yore were unable to work unless they were fully equipped with a suit of armor. Attacking dragons and defending the cause in the Crusades just couldn't be done unless properly dressed. Alas, knights and armor are a thing of the past (unless you attend a Renaissance Fair near you) and most armor seen today is hanging in a museum.

Men's suits could very be called the armor of the present era. Having lived up to its name in some hundreds of years, with the advent of cool look in the offices, church and hitherto formal occasions, men's suits seem to taking a back seat. Why, no surprise if men have stayed loyal to just one suit acquired during marriage and strictly follow "till death do us part" oath!

The 1950s saw professionals scrupulously don suits to their work place everyday. Now, you see the same men flaunting khakis and sports shirts with collars with lan. Surely, the lawyers attending court and executives participating in a Congressional meeting follow the convention and don the current century protective gear - the men's suit.

It's interesting to consider exactly why the suit is falling out of style. The most obvious source of the change is the nature of suits themselves. The simple truth of the matter is they're not comfortable. They limit the range of motion, and only fit correctly when men pay extra to have it tailored. Furthermore, wool is the common material used, which is hard to take care of, hot, and irritating to the skin. Even the shirt and tie that accompany the suit are uncomfortable, almost suffocating. As men became frustrated with the discomfort of this attire, they slowly started phasing suits out of the workplace.

The culture itself has changed, allowing the suit to slowly disappear. People today are comfortable with what was once considered sloppy. Individuals in high status positions may be seen in shorts and graphic tees, and nobody is going to tell them that's unacceptable. In the past, the suit was used to gage success. However, success can be feigned with appearance using those standards. Now people are judged on their intelligence, rather than how they look. Society also values practicality today. A damaged suit can only be thrown away. If you spill something on casual clothes at work, you can continue to wear them at home.

It's unlikely that the suit will even completely disappear though. There are certain traditions that will always remain appropriate for a suit. A bride will always want her groom in a nice tuxedo. And teenagers will always wear a suit to their formal proms. Concierges and morticians would simply seem out of place in tank tops. And a suit will always be appropriate for a job interview.

How do we safeguard the men's suits? Encouraging them in our day to day living just like any other indispensable item would do the trick. Companies should come up with allowances to encourage their workers to wear them. They should even think of hiring them as it necessitates instead of splurging large amounts of money on them.

Regardless of what specifically happens to the suit, we're likely to see continued changes in the dress code. If you think about it, change is probably for the best, or else you'd be wearing a suit of armor to work tomorrow!

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Discover discount hotels

By Joe Solestans

Cheap seems to be the name of the day when you're looking for a hotel to lodge in these days. Be it London, Manchester, Chicago or Las Vegas people are always keen to shave a few cents off of their vacation fees. Here's a quick guide to help you find the correct price and make the right choices.

Possibly the largest price determining factor is the time you make your booking. I think most vital thing here is to book your room well ahead to ensure you get a great deal. Equally, booking a room prior to or during a major sporting event can have a massive effect on the cost you pay.

The trick here is to consider when the hotel is likely to be empty and under booked. Usually, this is just after a big event such as a public holiday. An example is just after the children's summer holiday in October. Vistors are less likely to be away then as they value their children's schooling and prefer not to get in the way with it.

Another idea is to book for slightly unusual dates. For example booking in almost any hotel from Sunday to Wednesday is always lower in price and you may be able to get a much better room. You will also find that the many events and activities going on around the city at the start of the week may be cheaper due to the decreased numbers of people.

If you have Internet access you can always make use of the comparison websites. These are slightly slow and can be tedious but they are a great way to save some money. During my time using these websites I found it best to stick with one as they're all more or less much the same, they all give similar discounts with the operators.

The hotel area will play a big role in the price too. Opting to stay at a centrally placed hotel near the city centre is going to cost a little bit more than one on the fringes. Utilise Google maps to your benefit here and get a good idea of the travel gap versus price ratio. You don't want to save money on the room only to pay it out again (and usually more) on travel costs back into the town.

Consider the perks and facilities you require with your hotel too. Is it necessary to pay for a gymnasium when you have no intention of using it? Usually they'll state it comes free with the room but this is very unlikely, they need to recoup the costs someway don't they?

I know many people dislike bartering over the phone but in the case of independent hotels you might find yourself able to talk a good deal if you are persistent. Its less likely with a large hotel, these have fixed rates and tend not to speak on individual terms. Personally run businesses are way more approachable though. Give it a try, you might learn a new skill you were unaware you had.

Clearly there are more things to consider when booking a hotel than you first though. Don't be overwhelmed though, with a little forethought and careful planning you can cut your hotel fee in quater.

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An Introduction to Croton Watches

By Caroline

The Croton Watch Company has been creating classical wristwatches for more than a century. Its commitment to the legacy of classic designs is complimented by its exquisite craftsmanship that has been passed down for generations.

Unlike many luxury watch companies that charge an inflated price tag for its brand, the Croton Watch Company holds its ground in charging reasonable premiums for its watches. The quality of these watches is comparable if not at times superior to some of the more expensive luxury watches. As a testament to its commitment to quality, many Croton watch models carry with it a lifetime warranty.

Each and every timepiece produced by this watch company goes through a series of stringent quality control processes. This way, every watch that hits the shelves is guaranteed to be of the best quality. Unlike many other brands that mass-produce their watches, Croton watches goes through a host of manual configurations under the skilled hands of experience watchmakers before they reach the market.

The Croton Watch Company produces a wide array a watches for both men and women. Depending on the model and the materials used in making the watch, prices can range anywhere from seventy dollars to thousands of dollars for each watch. Almost all of the timepieces made by this company are analog watches with a few exceptions. Whether you are looking for a classical leather strapped watch or a rugged sport watch, you are bound to find the your perfect watch within its wide selection.

Croton also has an impressive collection of womens watches. From gold watches to elegant bracelet straps, you can find the perfect watch for every occasion. Exquisite materials such as mother of pearl, diamonds, titanium are used in the construction of watches for the womens collection. Due to its commitment to classical designs, the styles of these watches are designed to withstand the test of time, staying in style generations to come.

With over 5000 distribution outlets across the country, you can easily get your hands on a Croton watch at your favorite watch shop near you. Many celebrities such as Josh Groban, Natalie Cole and Miley Cyrus are proud owners of Croton watches.

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Eating Raw and Detoxification

By George B. Siba

We are continually inhaling residues from petrochemicals, plastics and pesticides. At no time in the earth's history has the average person had to live in a more polluted environment. Along with the environmental toxins there are toxins the body builds up internally.

The good news is, our body is always cleaning itself, detoxifying is an constant part of our lives. Detoxification is what our body does to purge the environmental and chemical toxins from your body. The skin, lungs, liver, kidneys and lymphatic system work together to remove these poisons, as they build up. If this is not done on ongoing bases toxins can disrupt every system in our body.

If your body does not get toxins out through its own detoxification system you will get clogged with these poisons, and it will affect every cell of our body. You will start to notice a difference in your physical, mental and emotional health.

Toxins can create such problems as lethargy, foggy thinking, mood swings, and digestive problems. Raw foods assist the digestive system in the process of taking away the dangerous toxins from the cells of the body.

In an attempt to detoxify, our bowels, kidneys and liver can get overloaded. Our channels of elimination can become blocked. The western diet is often acid forming, and it just contributes toward being toxic. To relieve the strains on the kidneys and liver it is more important than ever to do what you can to help with the detoxification process.

Most of the healing traditions except Western Medicine offer body purification as a way to clean out the system so that the body can heal without hindrances.

Raw food helps to detoxify the body by flushing out these poisons. In addition to helping your bodies detoxify, raw foods provide the body with nutrients it needs to feel your best.

The raw food diet revolves around the consumption of all natural, organic, unprocessed and uncooked fruits and vegetables, nuts, seeds, sprouted grains, legumes, seaweeds, dried fruit, freshly made juices, raw carob powder, cold pressed olive oil and certain spices, seasonings and mineral water. Nothing is heated above 116 degrees F because this destroys the enzymes in the food that helps with digestion.

What to expect on a raw food diet.

The principle of the plan is to get rid of toxins and waste from the body. You will look great and you may start to feel great almost immediately. For many people during the first weeks, when the process of detoxification starts, you are likely to experience some negative detox reactions, such as nausea, headache, fatigue, coated tongue, foul breath, madness, etc. This is because your body is flushing out toxins. You need to drink lots of water, get plenty of rest, and dont eat cooked food or your detox will stop.

Sticking to a raw food diet is not difficult once you get into it. You will feel so good that you will not want to go back to the old way of eating.

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Acai Berry Benefits

By Jenny North

There are very few foods in the world that can claim to be superfoods. Superfoods must have many more benefits besides just providing enough calories and some nutrition. However, there are some foods that are able to be elevated to superfood status because of the incredible benefits they can deliver.

Acai berry is one of these foods. With its ability to do everything from increase weight loss to fighting off disease, acai berry can provide you with better health without any effort.

What makes Pure Acai Berry such an incredible food is the fact that its nutritional content is as close to perfect as possible. First of all, it is absolutely filled with antioxidants. Click here to find more information about Acai Berry Benefits.

As you probably know, antioxidants are necessary for slowing down the effects of aging and for fighting disease. The berry also has monounsaturated fats, which are the healthy type also found in olive oil.

Fiber and phytosterols are also part of the package, as is a well balanced amino acid complex. In all, this food is a very complete way of getting energy, nutrition, and antioxidants all in one package.

Because of its extremely complete nutritional content, the acai berry has the potential to provide tons of benefits for your body. Among the most popular reasons for people to use the product are to increase energy, maintain better health, and to lose weight.

You can expect to have more energy when you use the acai berry because of its combination of carbohydrates and fats and its high concentration of antioxidants. All of these things combined make it a very good source of energy and a great way to increase your stamina during the day. Because you are likely to feel and be healthier while taking it, this will also increase your energy.

The antioxidant levels of this berry are more than five times as high as in blueberries and other such foods. This makes them very powerful in terms of fighting aging and bodily damage. Many people rely on this berry to fight off the free radicals that can be implicated in everything from cancer to wrinkles.

Antioxidants have the amazing power to neutralize free radicals, which can help you feel younger and healthier than ever before. By using foods with high levels of antioxidants, you can experience great health and fend off the damaging effects of pollution, UV light, aging and more.

Pure Acai Berry can also help you with your weight loss goals as it has the ability to help your body burn fat more efficiently and to increase your metabolism. In addition, because it can help your body work more efficiently in general, you can expect losing weight to be easier.

For instance, the ability of the berry to increase your stamina will make it easier for you to exercise, and the berries perfect amino acid complex will allow your muscles to function properly during exercise. The berry even provides digestive support so that you can use your food more efficiently.

The benefits of the acai berry are hard to beat and it is a great addition to any diet. Since it is not a local crop, the best way to get the benefits of this berry is in the supplement form offered by Pure Acai Berry.

Since this is the most concentrated and purest way of getting the incredible benefits of this berry, you will be able to reap the benefits of this berry much sooner. Begin now and you can even get a Free Trial of Pure Acai Berry to see the benefits for yourself! Click on Acai Berry Benefits to find out more.

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Having Fun with Free Online Dress Up Games

By Vlad Stivenson

If you have a small girl, then chances are you know who the Bratz is and maybe even their individual names. If your girl likes them and has talked to you about them, then you can tell Cloe from Yasmin, know whos nicknamed Bunny Boo, and of course, know they are the girls with a passion for fashion. The Bratz have been so successful that all sorts of products with their image and name have been produced, including free online games. Its no wonder that Mattel, the company that produces Barbie, has tried to legally stop the Bratz mania.

We know you love your child, and you would like to buy her whatever her heart desires, but as you know, there are things that take priority, like school materials and doctor bills. Have you considered getting them to play Bratz dress up games? I suggest you give it a try. There are hundreds of sites with dress up games featuring the Bratz characters, where your daughter can pretend to be one of the Bratz girls or her fashion designer. In addition, your child will practice eye-hand coordination as she visualizes, compares, clicks, and moves things around.

Not only online dress up games are friendly to your wallet, they also avoid cleaning and sorting after play. No tripping and falling due to dolls forgotten on the floor, or tears from your girl because some minuscule shoe got lost or broke. All you need is a computer and internet access, and if youre reading this article, you have them already.

Just what kind of games do these sites have? Well, theres actually quite some variety on the activities that these games propose.

Aside from the dress up games, which are basically a virtual version of the paper dolls you used to play with, there is a theme party game. Your child has to help one of the Bratz girls sort out the most appropriate outfit for a given party theme. There is a time limit, so the child has to make quick decisions.

There are also makeover games. Some versions will also feature arranging the Bratz dolls hair and surroundings. You will even find some that let your daughter give the Bratz characters a facial. Just like the Bratz themselves, its all about passion for fashion.

Then, there are other games that have a more arcade feeling to them. For example, youll have to send Sasha through a mall that looks like a labyrinth and get that one special pair of shoes under a certain amount of time. Or you might have to help Jade organize a fashion show with a limited budget. Some of these games let you carry a scenario from one game to the next, so, for example your character will have a slightly bigger budget each game.

Of course, you can always play one of these games yourself. Just to supervise what your little girl is doing, of course. Just dont forget that you have to work the next day.

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Vlad Stivenson, developer of several dressing up games

Jeep, Truck, and SUV Bushwacker Fender Flare kits

By Michael Kjolso

Bushwacker fender flare kits extend the width of a vehicle's fenders. Larger tires are one of the most popular modifications done to Jeeps and trucks, however many states have laws against them. To keep your vehicle within compliance of the law, you may have to install a fender flare kit.

Bushwacker fender flares are designed to replace their factory counterparts. In addition to making the vehicle look bigger and more aggressive, they also protect it from road debris strewn about by the tires. Their main purpose, however, is to cover up the tires that "stick out" beyond the legal limits.

Looking at unmodified Jeep, truck, or SUV and stand in front or behind it in a position where the front and rear tires on the same side line up with each other, you can see that the tires are completely covered by the body or fenders all the way to their outermost edge. Nothing protrudes outward.

Vehicle manufacturers intentionally designed it this way so it could be licensed to be driven in the U.S. The problem when installing larger tires is that it's likely that the tires will stick out past the manufacturer's spec. Bushwacker fender flare kits will eliminate this.

Bushwacker fender flare kits have several advantages...

* Prevents rocks that dislodge from your tires and chipping your paint.

* Protects the cars around you from rocks (or other road debris) that may be in your tires.

* Prevents your tires from throwing water (spraying) when driving in rain.

* Gives a new look to your vehicle.

* Keeps a vehicle in legal compliance.

Bushwacker fender flare kits for Jeep, truck, or SUV models extend tire coverage at varying widths, but typically range from 2-inches to 6-inches. With this variety, you should be able to install just about any set of tires on your vehicle without the hassles of legal issues that come along with large tires.

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Michael Kjolso is an off-road product reviewer for many top-end websites promoting recreational and responsible off-road driving. MY4BY.com has a selection of Bushwacker fender flare kits for Jeep vehicles. Be safe to yourself and the drivers around you. Cover up your tires.

Free Auto Insurance Quotes

By Carlos G. Porters

It is quite time consuming for some first-time policy holders to get free auto insurance quotes from various insurance companies but time spent looking for a free auto insurance online quote is a time well-spent when you are able to save money on your budget.

If you want to gather a number of free auto insurance quotes, there are actually a couple of options for you to choose from. You can go by with the traditional way of gathering auto insurance quotes by calling an insurance agent or visiting several insurance companies and get as many quotes as they could possibly provide. This practice is very time consuming and takes a lot of legwork. Consequently, car owners would right away choose an insurance policy from the first few quotes that they have gathered rather than spending time to compare thoroughly with other insurance companies for a cheaper auto insurance.

The other way of getting free auto insurance online quotes the fastest way is by using the Internet. The Internet is such a powerful tool that allows you to see and compare over a hundred of quotes anytime and anywhere you want them. Through the Internet, you can actually log on from one insurer's website to another and get quotes from them instantly. You can also visit directly an insurance comparison website. An insurance comparison website is a site that can already provide you all the information and quotes you need among different insurance companies. You will only have to fill up their form and in a few minutest, you can already compare insurance deals from different insurers. Above all, you will also get to enjoy substantial discounts if you purchase your policy online.

No matter what method you use in comparing your cheap car insurance, you must always be extra vigilant of the coverage stated in your policy before buying it. This way you can be assured that you are getting a cheap coverage that exactly covers your needs.

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