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Scrimshaw is an indigenous American craft. Many people collect these beautiful pieces of maritime artwork. Scrimshaw is etched or carved bone or whale teeth. It began as a way for sailors to literally whittle away the time during long sea voyages in the early part of the nineteenth century.

The most common media was whale teeth, as it was readily available to the seamen, and was even used for pay in many cases. In Modern times, scrimshaw is done on ivory, bone, and even antler. Most modern practitioners of the craft use eco-friendly resources, such as naturally-shed antler, or ivory taken from old piano keys.

Scrimshaw is very detailed work, in most cases. It is carefully etched into the media and usually has a maritime them, reflecting its origins. Many fine pieces are of whaling scenes, whales, women, ships, or seascapes. The finished etching is then sometimes colored with quality inks to accentuate the etching.

Scrimshaw is to this day a practiced art and is no longer confined to seamen, although most scrimshaw etchers will stick with maritime themes out of respect for the history of their craft. Collectors desire many of the original antique pieces, but are not averse to sprinkling their collection with more affordable modern pieces.

Care and cleaning of scrimshaw is important to collectors, as it is easy to damage it, especially some of the finer pieces with inks, especially colored inks. One of the primary care taking rules is to keep scrimshaw dry and out of direct sunlight. Both moisture and sun can fade the inks and dyes, and direct sunlight can cause ivory or bone to develop cracks.

The recommended method of cleaning scrimshaw is to very gently wipe the surface with a cotton swab that has been dipped in rubbing alcohol. Very little pressure should be used, as too much pressure can damage the inks or even the etching itself. Never use any harsh cleaners on scrimshaw, such as shampoo, soap, detergents, jewelry cleaner, or bleach.

A light wax coat can help preserve the scrimshaw, especially ivory scrimshaw. If beeswax is used it can prevent drying and slow the aging process down considerably. Just warm the beeswax and apply a very light coating to the scrimshaw after each cleaning.

If scrimshaw is properly cared for, it can last several lifetimes and can provide not only you, but also your heirs, with beautiful artwork with rich history that can be both fun and profitable to collect.

Brucecakes

This is the recipe I make a few times a week for my husband as well as others who may choose to partake in our special foods diet.

Natural health products overall might be more healthier then chemically enhanced products for a many reasons. When cleansing your system natural products are the solution for you. I have grown tired of the all the medications and want to improve the quality of my life with natural products from now on. I’m not saying I will become a hippy and not use shampoo or deodorant but I need to take a more natural approach to life.

One change I made is organic lotion, organic foods (only some), no more sleeping pills, and fruit, fruit, and more fruit. I love fruit more then any other food probably and I will eat a couple apples, an apple a day keeps the doctor away right? Natural products aren’t only for the body but also used when cleaning, such as white vinegar and lemon juice makes for great cleaner.

It’s safe to say since I have used natural health products I feel so much better. I have more energy, I’m not so fatigued like I use to be, I stopped drinking soda so that made me lose a couple pounds, and I don’t use hairspray anymore but lotion to keep it soft. I also drink green tea when I’m not drinking water which also gives me energy and a relative boost. I only drink organic coffee now, it’s more expensive but I think worth the investment, it’s always worth investing in your health. Natural health products are the way to live a healthy life for a long time and I don’t mind getting older because I should be in great shape (hopefully).

Many people look at all kinds of cost cutting tips when they are trying to trim their insurance premiums. Is that the best option?

What about an entirely different kind of insurance?

This week, Progressive announced that it is adding itself to the growing list of insurance providers offering pay-as-you-drive (PAYD) insurance policies. Many people are able to save hundreds, even thousands, a year in insurance by using PAYD. Could you?

What is Pay-as-you-drive Insurance?

This is a type of usage-based car insurance. It’s been used in Europe for a while, but is just now catching on in the United States. Here’s how it works:

• You drive
• Your miles are recorded/li>
• Your miles are reported to the insurer
• You pay a flat rate for how many miles you drive

Why is this cheaper?

With traditional auto insurance, you pay a premium for coverage over a set period of time. While rates are partial determined by your annual mileage, many people actually pay far more for coverage than they actual use on the road. Drive 100 miles? Pay for 100 miles. Drive 10, pay for 10. It’s that simple.
By paying by the mile, you pay for exactly what you use. If you barely drive one month, you won’t pay much at all.

People who drive less than the average driver can save good money with PAYD. For people who barely drive at all, you can save over a thousand dollars a year.
If you have a bad driving record, PAYD allows you to really control your rate by driving less.

How are miles recorded and reported?

This seems to vary by company. There are several methods:

• Checkups
  You check in with an agency approved mechanic, dealer, or agent to have your mileage recorded. They send it to the insurance company, who then send you a bill.
• Honor System
  Smaller insurers may simply ask you to look at your odometer and tell them what it says. While it seems like they are just relying on you to be honest – and I’m sure most of you are honest – if the numbers seem off, they will not let it go. Should you file a claim and the insurer find out you’ve been lying about your mileage, they can drop you and stick you with the bill, claim unpaid.
• Black Box
  A black box is a GPS chip that automatically reports the whereabouts of your vehicle to the insurer’s computer. This also tracks your mileage automatically.
  This also makes it easier to recover a stolen vehicle, which saves the insurer some money. As a result, your theft coverage will be very inexpensive.
• OnStar
  PAYD insurance through GMAC for vehicle with OnStar is easy and cheap. OnStar automatically reports your mileage to GMAC. Since it’s OnStar, you can talk to an operator at any time to get your current money owed.

How to Find PAYD

Get car insurance quotes to determine the mile-to-mile rates. Car insurance quotes are quick and easy, saving you the time of talking to agents from every company. And since they are free, why not get car insurance quotes today?

Compression garment style women’s girdles are not only perfect for shaping the body, but they are also highly recommended to use after certain types of surgeries such as cesarean section and maintenance after cosmetic plastic surgery like liposuction, tummy tucks, fat transfers and Brazilian butt lifts. Additionally, you can use body shapers after child birth in a technique known as belly binding or postpartum belly wrapping. This quickens the healing process and also helps you to regain your pre-pregnancy figure faster.

Waist cincher vests are useful for a variety of reasons, but most women use them for waist training, reshaping the torso or waist line and in conjunction with weight loss programs. I use the Vedette style 100/150 to slim my waistline. I have to tell you, the compression level on this is very powerful! I wear womens body shapers often, so I am used to it, however if this is your first go at waist cinchers or waist training in general just remember that. The latex material gives very little “give” room, but it is very comfortable. With daily use for 30 days, I was able to reduce my waist by almost 3 inches.

Vedette style number 136 is a cute, high compression body suit style shaper. It is firm, shapes instantly but is also very feminine. It includes a boy short style bottom with a lacey hem. I like this style because it’s perfect under dresses, blouses and my business suits. With some brands, you have to sacrifice style for compression – but with Vedette, they seem to understand that we are women who want to look good, without making the sacrifice of discretion in our undergarments. 136 is made from the same latex as the other Vedette pieces and offers “firm” level compression.

When it comes to full body firm compression body shapers, Vedette leads the industry in products. Vedette style number 104/206 is the Bermuda “Long Leg” heavy duty body shaper. This style is absolutely perfect to use after a surgery or as part of a weight loss program. If you are into waist training, this style is one of the most ideal for it. It is made of a latex material that offers minimal stretch and “give”. Although the unit offers a firm compression that flattens, the rear of the garment is designed to smooth and lift your butt – so you don’t have to worry about a flat and shapeless behind. You will need to be careful when selecting your size for style 104/206. As I mentioned previously, the firm compression of this unit offers very little “give” – it is designed to sculpt, and it does just that! It is best to err on the side of caution and order one size up to guarantee the best fit.

The Vedette style number 156 is an open buttock, butt enhancer panty. Unlike other butt enhancing products, this is a compression garment – which is part of the latest trend in women’s shape wear. Compression garments offer support, instant shaping, slimming and flattening benefits. Many women struggle with excess fat and bulge in the lower abdomen, so this type of body shaper will smooth out that fat, giving you a more flat, neat appearance. The open backside is designed to lift up your butt, making it look rounder and fuller than it normally would.

Vedette shape wear is made of three different layers. The innermost layer is cotton, for comfort. The two outer layers are made from a material called Powernet or sometimes latex depending on the specific style. Powernet is made from a combination of natural and synthetic fibers. This makes the product comfortable, breathable, flexible and very easy to wear.

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Erectile dysfunction medications have certainly become one of the most advertised type of drugs in the recent years. Just check any magazine, late night ad block or even your e-mail spam box – you’ll find tons of ED drug ads there. Even the entire phenomenon of online drug sales is largely due to the advent of ED drugs in the late 1990′s since these drugs were the ones aggressively advertised in the Internet. Seems that everyone is already well aware of the fact that ED is treatable and there’s a selection of prescription drugs to use for restoring sexual functions no matter how severe the condition may be. And this has created one of the most widespread misconceptions about male impotence we face today – ED drugs will do the trick no matter what.

The truth is that erectile dysfunction drugs definitely serve their purpose but their purpose is not to completely eliminate erectile dysfunction in a user. Their purpose is to minimize the manifestation of the condition for a certain period of time. The best analogy in medicine would be painkillers. When you use a painkiller drug you don’t heal the condition causing pain, do you? It only allows you to relieve pain for some time in order to get adequate treatment for the problem at cause. The same applies to drugs like Viagra – they only provide relief for a brief period of time allowing you to have strong and durable erections, but if you want to get rid of ED you’ll have to get straight to the cause and eliminate it. There are many possible causes behind each case of male impotence and the patient may be completely unaware of them until things get complicated. So as in the case of pain, once you start experiencing problems with erection you should go to the doctor as soon as possible in order to receive adequate treatment. Otherwise it may too late to do something about ED if the problem causing it starts to impact other aspects of general health.

Of course, it would be wrong to deny the significance of erectile dysfunction drugs (such as viagra) compared to other forms of treatment. Before ED drugs were approved by the FDA there have been many potions, treatments, exotic foods and other forms of treatment claimed to be the real cure for male impotence. But besides the widespread aphrodisiacs that only increase libido and can’t restore proper erectile functions, there were no real treatment options available until the late 1990′s.

The mechanism of action behind erectile dysfunction makes them quite effective yet limited in use at the same time. All ED drugs currently available on the market are PDE-5 inhibitors, which stimulate the blood flow to the penis upon sexual excitement resulting in firm erections. Such a mechanism is quite helpful in most cases of ED when the causes are physiological and deal with poor blood circulation. However, when the cause is psychological or there are more factors involved such a method isn’t that effective like it’s supposed to be. That’s why before using any ED drugs you should consult with your doctor, go through a medical exam and only then opt for a prescription. Getting these drugs with the weakest sign of ED isn’t the smartest option.