Archive for December, 2009.
Posted on December 31st, 2009 by admin in
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I hope you’ve been enjoying my posts lately. I thought I might do something different today and rustle up a few bits of info from around the WWW. These are some of the news items and blog posts that have been popular over the last few weeks. Leave me your thoughts.
Fifth Avenue Shoe Repair Opens Doors Online | Selectism.com
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Posted on December 28th, 2009 by admin in
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Stilettos are a prized fashion accessory which has been in and out of style since the 1950s. Many great designers have chosen to provide their unique takes on this simple yet versatile design. As a result, a shopper can count on the fact that a style and fit exists to suit all different levels of income.
Of course, even those without extravagant incomes may find themselves splurging on an expensive pair at least once in their lifetimes. It is of particular interest in these situations that the heels be maintained.
Unfortunately, it is very common for the heel tips of even high quality stilettos to become subject to wear. Under these circumstances, many owners find themselves visiting a shoe repair shop. When a pair of these heels is lovingly worn regularly, it is possible for these repair costs to just keep adding up.
For this reason, a person may prefer to tackle the simple task of heel tip replacement in a do-it-yourself fashion. Luckily, this is not too difficult a procedure. In fact, it is a very simple undertaking which requires only basic tools such as a hammer and pair of pliers at most.
The heel tip of a stiletto shoe will be either metal or plastic. Plastic is a much more common material for this purpose. However, metal is still occasionally used for some applications.
Heel tips should be selected based on color, pin size, shape, material, and hardness. It is important to match the new tip with the original style.
The first step of replacing a heel tip is to remove the older one. Standards pliers will suffice to perform this action. With a plastic tip, the plastic is likely to break during removal. This is, of course, not a problem as it is an unusable shoe part anyway. Simply remove the pin afterward, under this circumstance.
Metal tips will come off with the pin. Removal of these will take much more force. However, it is important to not wrench the pin too much during the endeavor as it may shear. Smaller, continual alternating twists will do the trick.
With the pin out, it is possible to tidy up the leather around the heel at this point in time, if that is desirable. A leather adhesive is a great choice for handling this matter.
The next step is to apply the new tip. Position the pin correctly and hit it in squarely with a hammer. This task may be accomplished without the use of a hammer, provided a block of wood is available. Hold up the shoe, position the pin, then smack the heel down strongly onto the wood.
After this is done, the sides of the heel tip may be ground down through the use of a file. This action will keep stilettos and heel tips attractively matched.
Anne Clarke writes numerous articles for Web sites on gardening, fashion, and home decor. Her background also includes teaching, running, and recreation. For more of her useful articles on fancy footwear, please visit Stilettos, supplier of high quality stilettos, high heels, pumps, boots, and other women’s shoes.
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Posted on December 26th, 2009 by admin in
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One business in a deeply recession hit Mid-Western Town has expanded, whilst others are closing. It’s a simple second hand laptop store that offers inexpensive reconditioned laptops with one years guarantee.Located in medium scale Malls, and Trade Centers, this business has expanded from one small kiosk to a franchise of five stores in only three months, and business is brisk. In fact the simple store, now has interests in franchises outside the area, shows that astute entrepreneurship can beat the current recession.
This simple idea could very easily be implemented by other businesses that are currently beating the recession. None of them are big, in fact most of these businesses are family run concerns, that would have been overlooked by conspicuous consumers in the old pre-crisis economy.
The key to this businesses success is simple, buy from financially stressed consumers their laptop, a team of technicians recondition the laptops, and sell them on to more recession minded consumers, with a guarantee, even offering a free branded laptop bag, with every purchase, advertising the franchise.
Second hand stores and even workshops could easily change, and incorporate the ideas behind this successful franchise. Shoe repair stores especially are busy at the moment, with the right name, a down scale shoe repair store could reinvent itself, as a more upscale but affordable member of a group of franchises.
It takes innovation, imagination and risk to profit in an age of huge financial losses, but as the economy changes, recession beaters like the second hand computer franchise could become a business of the future, as we enter the next phase of our changing economy.
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Posted on December 25th, 2009 by admin in
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Leather can be quite expensive, but the items made with it are usually worth it, because they last a lot longer than most other products. Offer a service to repair women’s leather handbags. Most women put a lot of thought and cash into a high quality leather handbag. Unfortunately, when it wears out they try to either fix it themselves or throw it away. Help them save money and their handbag by Read the rest of this entry »
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Posted on December 24th, 2009 by admin in
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Hey Readers! I’ve been comin across some crazy stuff the past few days from a few different blogs around the web which I just had to share with you. Check em out below…
Gallardo Shoe Repair
Gallardo Shoe Repair 221 60th West New York, NJ 07093 Type of Supplier: Business, AT Devices. Orthopedic Shoes. AT Services. Maintenance/Repair.
Femando’s Shoe Repair
Femando's Shoe Repair 4A West Front Red Bank, Read the rest of this entry »
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Posted on December 23rd, 2009 by admin in
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Wandering the vast landscapes, ancient man had to endure hot sand, freezing snow and rugged terrain in order to search for food and other resources. Protecting bare feet from harsh elements made shoes an ingenious advancement. As time went on, shoes became more specialized and a variety of styles were created to tackle specific tasks that were to be undertaken. This led to the birth of the shoe fashion industry that created the demand for shoes that emphasized individuality, personal identity and social class.
It was not uncommon for an aristocratic woman in ancient Greece to have more than 20 pairs of shoes and a servant to care for them. This is no different than the stereotypical, shoe-obsessed Carrie Bradshaw character with over $40,000 worth of shoes but no place to live. British women spend over 1,000 pounds per year on shoes and 10% of British admit women to having at least 100 pairs of shoes. Even the obsessed realize that shoes are important to our health and survival. They know that poorly maintained or shoes that don’t fit well can cause pain, blisters and other serious conditions.
There are many reasons to ignore the pressure to consider shoes a disposable product including:
* Saving money.
* Making a very expensive pair last longer.
* Preserving a favorite pair that is no longer made.
* Reusing a pair for a younger child.
* The opportunity to donate your shoes when you no longer wear them.
* Keeping shoes out of landfills.
The basics of maintaining the condition of shoes depends on the materials used to construct them. Follow the guidelines below to keep your favorite pair of shoes in good condition.
1. Leather is a very common, durable, and aesthetically pleasing material used in all kinds of shoes. If not taken care of properly, leather is known to dry out, crack, and fall apart. It is recommended that leather shoes be periodically polished to maintain a healthy level of moisture. Polishing also provides a protective layer that repels water and dirt, keeping your leather shoes impeccably clean and presentable. Shoe polishing products are very easy to find, but if they are not within arms reach, petroleum jelly or castor oil are great buffers with castor oil providing more effective waterproofing.
2. Suede and nubuck are very similar to leather in look and texture but they are incredibly delicate and easily damaged by water. To prevent suede and nubuck from becoming damaged waterproof them. When these shoes get dirty a soft bristled brush can be used to lightly lift away dirt. There are other products made to clean these materials such as a suede bar which is a product made of rubber used to rub out dirt marks like an eraser. But common household items like masking tape can be used in a similar fashion and are remarkably effective. Sometimes these materials get so dirty that the only way to clean them is to scrape away the top layer of the material. Consider using a shoe repair shop for this type of maintenance.
3. Shoes made of textile or canvas are not as hard to keep clean. These include your common sport shoes, tennis shoes, or casual walking shoes. These shoes are normally machine or hand washable which makes life very easy. Keeping your shoes clean in general will leave them in wearable condition making you less likely to throw them out. The only drawback to a textile or canvas shoe is that its durability is nowhere near leather. These shoes are produced with the intent of being a disposable product and they do not repair well. Taking care of them by interchanging them with other pairs of shoes will lower the wear and tear compared to a situation where they are used on a daily basis.
There are other generic methods of keeping your shoes in good shape. Using a shoe horn will allow you to avoid breaking down the collar of your shoe, which is the area that wraps around your foot above your heel. Also, a more expensive pair might make it worth the effort of finding a good repair shop.
Even those not obsessed with shoes can benefit by keeping them well maintained. You can reduce the environmental impact by keeping shoes out of a landfill as long as possible, you will save money and you will be happy to know that your favorite pair of shoes that are no longer made can be worn for years. Your shoes are vitally important in your everyday life, so there is no shame in taking a little extra care of them.
(c) 2008, Odd Shoe Finder. Reprints welcomed so long as the article and by-line are not changed and all links are made live.
Kent Basson is the founder of OddShoeFinder.com an online website that helps people find mismatched or single shoes. The site was created after Kent’s sister suffered a foot injury that resulted in her having to buy two different sized shoes. After searching the web, he discovered the problem is far more common resulting in millions of unused, mismatched pairs of shoes that can now be given away, sold or purchased at http://www.oddshoefinder.com.
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Posted on December 20th, 2009 by admin in
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The History Of Glass In Architecture
Glass was discovered, seemingly by accident, nearly 4000 years ago and has since evolved into one of our most used and most revered materials. It was only 2000 years ago that the manufacturing of glass progressed to being able to create sheets strong enough to be used as windows and architectural features. Today glass is used in everything from revolving Read the rest of this entry »
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Posted on December 18th, 2009 by admin in
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Change Your Vehicle Fuel System To Save Money
Bashing big business has develop into a cottage industry these days, so let me be totally clear regarding one detail. There is utterly NOTHING unethical with businesses making a profit. I am a business man myself, in fact, and I understand that profit is a delightful thing. The fact is, without profit our families cannot eat, or at least not very Read the rest of this entry »
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Posted on December 16th, 2009 by admin in
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Have you ever bought a pair of really beautiful shoes and then months later, wondered what you ever saw in them? Shoe buying is often impulse buying. We fall in love with the sexy peep toe, or the softness of the leather, or maybe even the color of the shoe. The love affair we have with our shoes begins with so much promise but, if we let our hearts be guided by style alone, the shoes ultimately Read the rest of this entry »
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Posted on December 14th, 2009 by admin in
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Proform 1280 S Elliptical Trainer
Icon health and fitness is the largest fitness company in America and Europe combined. Proform is a product of Icon that is primarily sold at large fitness outlets and big box stores like Sears and Sam’s Club. They are highly ranked for the low prices for their fitness equipment. The also make Reebok and Nordic Track fitness equipment.
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