Giving people the fright of their lives during Halloween is a fun and
exciting thing to do. With the help of a great looking costume that
hasn't been done before, you are sure to stand out and be spooky during
Halloween parties.
However, a common dilemma faced nowadays is the search for Halloween
costumes that are original and that effectively stands out from the
rest. Most ideas for costumes have been done already and a lot of people
resort to using costumes that have been used multiple times already.
Finding a New Costume Idea
Looking for a novel costume idea for Halloween parties is quite
tasking especially when you realize that what you've been thinking of
has already been used and has already lost its spooky factor. Moreover,
through knowing how to get creative and knowing where to find the best
inspirations, you can definitely come up with one hair-raising costume
for Halloween.
Why You Should Not Re-Use Ideas
Re-using costume ideas is a big no-no when it comes to Halloween
parties as this is considered as one of the main factors that can spoil
the fun provided by the event. Halloween costumes worn during this
annual party should be original and should be well thought of so that
the fun and excitement involved in the event is not being spoiled.
The Best Costume Providers
If you think you're not good enough in thinking about creative and
original costume ideas for Halloween, costume providers which are both
available locally and online can help you with your costume dilemmas.
These providers earn a living through being creative in thinking about
unique and spooky costumes you can wear not only during Halloween but on
any occasion as well requiring you to wear a one of a kind costume.
There are already tons of providers available which makes finding the
best one a herculean task. Reviews and testimonials provided by past
clients can help you decide which provider is the best for you.
Nevertheless, personally giving providers a visit can help you as
well. Through this, you will be able to personally see the quality of
the costumes they provide as well as determine whether their pricing
fits your budget perfectly.
Why You Can Trust Costume Providers
Trusting costume providers for your costume needs is a better idea
compared to resorting to re-using your old costumes which are now
unappealing and funny, instead of being spooky. Costume providers are
professional and they know what themes and styles can help you spook
other people out during Halloween parties so they are definitely worth
trusting.
To keep up with the competition, costume providers always come up
with new types of Halloween costumes for all ages. Not to mention, these
providers also know how to create costumes that are comfortable and are
made from high quality materials which will make the costume you buy
from them last for a long time.
You can also easily find the best costumes that fit right into your
budget. You no longer need to save up on money or to allot a higher
budget just to be able to afford a great looking and original costume
which can surely spook everyone.
Wednesday, 25 December 2013
Wednesday, 11 December 2013
Common Rage Comics Characters
Rage comics started like a trend plus they are not showing any signs
of going away. In fact, these comics have gained an enormous online
following. Normally around 3000 rage comics are made daily and they are
read by around 250 million fans. They may be referred to as online
comics with characters called rage faces. These rage faces are produced
by common drawing software like Microsoft paint. These comics usually
put on universal human experiences to generate humour.
You can find over 40 rage comic characters used. Still, there are around 20 characters, which are popular in developing comics as well as other characters. They are the protagonist; this face is described by a variety of faces.This character can be used as a female or male. This is possible through addition and elimination of yellow hair. The rage guy will be the oldest character, as the name suggests, he is usually angry and the man can be used because the final character in many comics. The troll face is really a charter who demonstrates to you whats happening to another character. This really is shown by his changing faces.The harp drop is the idiot among the characters.A mere take a look at him full describes his foolishness. Forever alone as what they are called suggests, it is a lonesome character, he /she usually expresses loneliness.YU NO, is really a big head with stick hands, he makes use of these hands to bring the readers attention to an occurring issue.Me Gusta can be a Spanish character, its used to convey pleasure. Challenge accepted will be the macho man one of the characters. With him, theres nothing impossible! LOL as his name suggest, it shows an instant of laughter. High expresses the state of indulgence; this character has red eyes along with a smiley face. Amazed possesses an alien like face, that when looked at, fully goes over all his name.
Meme comics are freeworks which anyone can create and participate in. For those who have an idea which you might wish to express through these comics, it is possible to do that by utilization of browser based rage making and editing applications. One site that you might me is ragemaker.net. In this website and other rage making sites, the procedure is the same. There is a toolbar about the page that has the characters. Select the one that you would like to use. From here move the type to the preferred panel. The panels possess a 2*2 character workshop. From then on, you may resize and shape the characters along with your preference. For any additional adjustments, there is a floating toolbar which has more options. Once you finish, you save your comic and forward it for the Memebase. Forwarding is optional.
Funny rage comics certainly are a sure means of reliving stress and setting up a humorous mood. They are able to also be employed to fill that free boring time, if you have nothing to do. Additionally, these comics have the freedom for all.
You can find over 40 rage comic characters used. Still, there are around 20 characters, which are popular in developing comics as well as other characters. They are the protagonist; this face is described by a variety of faces.This character can be used as a female or male. This is possible through addition and elimination of yellow hair. The rage guy will be the oldest character, as the name suggests, he is usually angry and the man can be used because the final character in many comics. The troll face is really a charter who demonstrates to you whats happening to another character. This really is shown by his changing faces.The harp drop is the idiot among the characters.A mere take a look at him full describes his foolishness. Forever alone as what they are called suggests, it is a lonesome character, he /she usually expresses loneliness.YU NO, is really a big head with stick hands, he makes use of these hands to bring the readers attention to an occurring issue.Me Gusta can be a Spanish character, its used to convey pleasure. Challenge accepted will be the macho man one of the characters. With him, theres nothing impossible! LOL as his name suggest, it shows an instant of laughter. High expresses the state of indulgence; this character has red eyes along with a smiley face. Amazed possesses an alien like face, that when looked at, fully goes over all his name.
Meme comics are freeworks which anyone can create and participate in. For those who have an idea which you might wish to express through these comics, it is possible to do that by utilization of browser based rage making and editing applications. One site that you might me is ragemaker.net. In this website and other rage making sites, the procedure is the same. There is a toolbar about the page that has the characters. Select the one that you would like to use. From here move the type to the preferred panel. The panels possess a 2*2 character workshop. From then on, you may resize and shape the characters along with your preference. For any additional adjustments, there is a floating toolbar which has more options. Once you finish, you save your comic and forward it for the Memebase. Forwarding is optional.
Funny rage comics certainly are a sure means of reliving stress and setting up a humorous mood. They are able to also be employed to fill that free boring time, if you have nothing to do. Additionally, these comics have the freedom for all.
Wednesday, 4 December 2013
What Happens to My Donated Clothes?
You have sorted through your clothes, picked out the things you no
longer want, and taken them down to your local Planet Aid donation box.
As you release the bin handle and send the bags on their way you
consider how much better to donate than dispose of clothes in the trash.
That T-shirt you bought years ago in Florida but never wore or the
Nikes that had seen better days were old or worn, but hardly worn out.
Someone could get months and maybe years of additional use. Throwing
them away would truly be a waste.
But then you think about where your stuff will go and to whom? Will your T-shirt stay in your neighborhood? Does it matter? Why? If these thoughts have crossed your mind, you are not alone. The fate of used clothing donations has been the source of some confusion and even controversy.
In this inaugural issue of the Planet Aid Post, we shed light on what happens to your clothes once dropped in a donation bin. We describe how the global trade in used clothes works, how donations are used, for what purpose and by whom. We hope that it helps answer your questions and provides you with a better appreciation for just how much your donation matters.
Global Poor Sent to Extremes
The economic downturn that began in 2008 has been a major factor in expanding the ranks of the very poor. The rate at which people become impoverished in the U.S. has risen faster than any other comparable period since the early 1980s.
Unfortunately, today 15.4 million Americans live in extreme poverty. This number is the largest ever recorded by the U.S. Census Bureau. Extreme poverty for a family of four in the U.S. means that their cash income is about $30 a day or less.
Beyond the U.S. borders the problem is more serious. Currently there are approximately 3 billion people in the developing world trying to live on less than $2 per day. The World Bank estimates that in 2010 alone an additional 64 million people were pushed into extreme poverty in developing nations. Across Africa, South and Central America, and Asia, villages are beset by growing hunger, starvation, and disease. Many individuals, particularly children, are caught in a struggle just to survive.
Planet Aid is Born
In 1997 a small group of individuals came together in the Boston area with the idea of doing something good for the planet and the poor. To support their efforts, they started a nonprofit to save used clothing from disposal. They then sold the clothing they collected to raise needed funds.
Not Just a Shirt on Your Back
Ever wonder what is involved in making your favorite T-shirt? Probably not, so here's a crash course. Long before your shirt arrived at a store, a farmer plowed, planted and sowed the cotton. He watered, fertilized, and sprayed the growing plants with pesticides and herbicides so bugs wouldn't eat them and weeds wouldn't kill them.
Reincarnating Your Clothing for a Triple Play
When you donate a used shirt you set many possibilities in motion. Your shirt can be reincarnated as someone's new prized possession or return to life as the insulation in your walls, padding under your carpet, paper for your printer, stuffing for your couch, or even as a new shirt. Recycling truly has multiple benefits. The synergy of the Planet Aid recycling model expands these possibilities, creating a unique win-win-win scenario. Here's how the triple win works.
Why Charities Collect and Sell Used Clothing and Shoes
Drive past a grocery store parking lot and you will probably see one or more colorful donation bins. Clothing drives are now commonplace, as are school campaigns encouraging students to donate clothes and shoes. Millions of tons are collected by charities and clothing banks every year. Yet, even when their volumes are combined, all non-profits, businesses, recycling centers, and thrift stores collect only 15 percent of all potentially recyclable textiles.
A World Hungry for Used Clothes
When did clothes recycling get its start? Did it begin in the 1960s or 70s when “ecology†first became an environmental buzz word? Clothes recycling actually started soon after the wonder of woven fabric was perfected. After learning how plant fibers and animal wool could be spun and fashioned into cloth, ancient civilizations quickly came to prize fabrics the world over. Producing it was labor and resource intensive, so the use and reuse of clothes was not only necessary, but a common activity.
Development That Puts Children First
Planet Aid uses the proceeds it generates by selling used clothing to support smallholder farmers, strengthen education, increase HIV/AIDS prevention, and create community development. An example of one type of development model supported by Planet Aid is the Child Aid Program. Child Aid is implemented by members of Humana People to People in many countries. Planet Aid has been supporting Child Aid projects in Belize, Brazil, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Ecuador, India, South Africa, Zambia, and Zimbabwe.
Staving Off Hunger in Zimbabwe
From early spring through mid-summer is a time of year commonly referred to as the hungry season in parts of Zimbabwe. This is a period when food from the previous season's crops is running dangerously low and new crops are not ready to yield their harvest.
20,000 Angolan Families Receive Clothing
Receiving a box of used clothing may not seem like much, but to people surviving on little more than a dollar a day it makes a significant difference. In many rural and remote areas of Angola, what little money people earn must go to necessities like food and shelter, and if there is enough left over, maybe medical care.
But then you think about where your stuff will go and to whom? Will your T-shirt stay in your neighborhood? Does it matter? Why? If these thoughts have crossed your mind, you are not alone. The fate of used clothing donations has been the source of some confusion and even controversy.
In this inaugural issue of the Planet Aid Post, we shed light on what happens to your clothes once dropped in a donation bin. We describe how the global trade in used clothes works, how donations are used, for what purpose and by whom. We hope that it helps answer your questions and provides you with a better appreciation for just how much your donation matters.
Global Poor Sent to Extremes
The economic downturn that began in 2008 has been a major factor in expanding the ranks of the very poor. The rate at which people become impoverished in the U.S. has risen faster than any other comparable period since the early 1980s.
Unfortunately, today 15.4 million Americans live in extreme poverty. This number is the largest ever recorded by the U.S. Census Bureau. Extreme poverty for a family of four in the U.S. means that their cash income is about $30 a day or less.
Beyond the U.S. borders the problem is more serious. Currently there are approximately 3 billion people in the developing world trying to live on less than $2 per day. The World Bank estimates that in 2010 alone an additional 64 million people were pushed into extreme poverty in developing nations. Across Africa, South and Central America, and Asia, villages are beset by growing hunger, starvation, and disease. Many individuals, particularly children, are caught in a struggle just to survive.
Planet Aid is Born
In 1997 a small group of individuals came together in the Boston area with the idea of doing something good for the planet and the poor. To support their efforts, they started a nonprofit to save used clothing from disposal. They then sold the clothing they collected to raise needed funds.
Not Just a Shirt on Your Back
Ever wonder what is involved in making your favorite T-shirt? Probably not, so here's a crash course. Long before your shirt arrived at a store, a farmer plowed, planted and sowed the cotton. He watered, fertilized, and sprayed the growing plants with pesticides and herbicides so bugs wouldn't eat them and weeds wouldn't kill them.
Reincarnating Your Clothing for a Triple Play
When you donate a used shirt you set many possibilities in motion. Your shirt can be reincarnated as someone's new prized possession or return to life as the insulation in your walls, padding under your carpet, paper for your printer, stuffing for your couch, or even as a new shirt. Recycling truly has multiple benefits. The synergy of the Planet Aid recycling model expands these possibilities, creating a unique win-win-win scenario. Here's how the triple win works.
Why Charities Collect and Sell Used Clothing and Shoes
Drive past a grocery store parking lot and you will probably see one or more colorful donation bins. Clothing drives are now commonplace, as are school campaigns encouraging students to donate clothes and shoes. Millions of tons are collected by charities and clothing banks every year. Yet, even when their volumes are combined, all non-profits, businesses, recycling centers, and thrift stores collect only 15 percent of all potentially recyclable textiles.
A World Hungry for Used Clothes
When did clothes recycling get its start? Did it begin in the 1960s or 70s when “ecology†first became an environmental buzz word? Clothes recycling actually started soon after the wonder of woven fabric was perfected. After learning how plant fibers and animal wool could be spun and fashioned into cloth, ancient civilizations quickly came to prize fabrics the world over. Producing it was labor and resource intensive, so the use and reuse of clothes was not only necessary, but a common activity.
Development That Puts Children First
Planet Aid uses the proceeds it generates by selling used clothing to support smallholder farmers, strengthen education, increase HIV/AIDS prevention, and create community development. An example of one type of development model supported by Planet Aid is the Child Aid Program. Child Aid is implemented by members of Humana People to People in many countries. Planet Aid has been supporting Child Aid projects in Belize, Brazil, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Ecuador, India, South Africa, Zambia, and Zimbabwe.
Staving Off Hunger in Zimbabwe
From early spring through mid-summer is a time of year commonly referred to as the hungry season in parts of Zimbabwe. This is a period when food from the previous season's crops is running dangerously low and new crops are not ready to yield their harvest.
20,000 Angolan Families Receive Clothing
Receiving a box of used clothing may not seem like much, but to people surviving on little more than a dollar a day it makes a significant difference. In many rural and remote areas of Angola, what little money people earn must go to necessities like food and shelter, and if there is enough left over, maybe medical care.
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