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March, 15th — World Consumer Rights Day


2010
03.15

World Consumer Rights Day is an annual occasion for celebration and solidarity within the international consumer movement.

More importantly it is a time for promoting the basic rights of all consumers, for demanding that those rights are respected and protected, and for protesting the market abuses and social injustices which undermine them.

World Consumer Rights Day was first observed on 15 March 1983 by International Organization of Consumers Union(IOCU), and has since become an important occasion for mobilising citizen action. The Chinese Consumers’ Association joined in 1987.

Consumer organisations around the world use materials produced by Consumers International to generate local initiatives and media coverage for their work over the coming year.

The Chinese Consumers’ Association just released the consume complaints report of 2009.  There are 7 hotspots in 636799 cases last year.

1.  Sales service complaints 66.4% ↑;

2. Flights delays, hard compensation 44.4% ↑;

3. Internet service complaints 38.9% ↑;

4. Function exaggeration of health food 22.6% ↑;

5. Prepaid cosmetology complaints 16.7% ↑;

6. Fake seeds and fertilizer 15.3% ↑;

7. Quality problem about LED screen 11.2% ↑.

This article is for all our consumer friends… Hope you never have to deal any of those problems in your lives…

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Care for your bags


2009
09.03

The most important thing for maintaining leather goods is to use them with attentions. If you have a handbag, pay attentions to prevent it from being scratched or polluted. There is some general knowledge about how to keep up handbags for you. You are supposed to handle the problem before it happened.

The leathers have a strong ability in absorbing. Pollution should be kept away from it, especially those top grade dull polish genuine ones.

We should bedew the dry towel and then wring the water out and repeat this several times. Then you can smooth the leather with the towel.

If there is some dirt on the leather, you should clean it with wet sponge mixed with humoral wash. Then you can let it dry naturally. Before you use it in due form, you can try it on some inconspicuous corners.

If the leather gets dirty by the drinks, you should immediately absorb the moisture with a clean cloth or sponge. Then a wet cloth can be used to smear it. Let it dry naturally instead of using a blow drier.

If grease touches the leather, you’d better use a cloth to clean it, the rest can disappear itself. Water is not supposed to used to wash the leather.

If you happen to find any holes, raggedness or burns, don’t try to mend it yourself. Professional service is your best choice.

Never put the furniture where the leathers are kept in into harsh sunburn. This will lead the leathers dry, crack and fade.

Small scars can’t be avoided on the surface of the high-quality leathers. You can desalt the small scars with your hands or the axunge.

If the leathers get wet by the rain, you need wipe the water drops away and put it in the cool and ventilated place for air-dry. Never dry it with fire or the harsh sunburn.

Before you use leather care products, you can use few to have a small test on the bottom of the bag or some inconspicuous places. If no problems appear, you can apply them to the whole leather.

If crimples appear on the leathers, you can smooth them with a flatiron by setting the temperature for woolens.

Maintain the hardware on the leathers; you should clean it with a dry cloth after you have used it. If oxygenation happens, you can try flour or toothpaste to clean it. And lacquer-surface leather can be cleaned by ordinary soft cloth.

Maintenance of the luster leathers


You can use few grease specially for leather care. Then rub a little harder on the leathers. When it comes to the maintenance of the non-luster leathers, you just need clean it with a cloth in usual times. If it is very dirty, you can try to clean it with rubber like rubber erasers.

If dirt appears on the leather, you can try to use a leather of the same color cloth with alcohol and clean it.

Suede leather needs soft animal furs to clean the dust and dirt on the surface. If it is polluted seriously, you can try to spread the dirt in four directions evenly with an eraser to eliminate it.

Maintenance of patent leather, grease leather, PU leather


1, Patent leather and Maintenance

1), What is patent leather: the bits and pieces leathers of the genuine leathers will be smashed into slurry and then will be made into leathers again. It is more alike plastic and the surface is smooth. Corium is the first layer of animal furs. It is not compounded by manpower and generally the cowskin being worked over. The crinkled patent leather is most widely used recently, the feature is it feels good and is very soft. During the process of making the crinkled leather, first you should bulge and make the leather soft, and then patent can be used. The brightness is nothing less than the mirror face patent leather. The crinkles are alike the veins of the steel glasses. The leather is soft and the cowskin feature can’t be avoided. The bag with patent leather is very soft.

2), The maintenance of patent leather

The dust on the surface of the patent leather bag can be cleaned by a wet cloth or you can clean it by leather cleanser or cleansing cream. Brighteners can’t be used because they will cause the artificial coat break off to make the surface crinkled. If the patent leather bag is scratched, you should clean the scratch first. Mix the albumen with the leather grease of the same color and put together with the bag and wipe the mixture. It takes time to dry it till the scratch is higher than the surface. The next day, you can use a soft cloth polishing till flat.

2, Grease leather and Maintenance

1), What is grease leather: grease leather can be divided into horse grease leather and cow grease leather. The leather itself has grease filtered inside the cortex which avoids the leather be exposed in the air for a longer time and become dry till crinkles appear. This kind of grease won’t pollute the clothes. Due to the different methods of making, the grease leather feels really good and has natural lines of genuine leathers. There is no need to put more grease. At anytime, the lenitive appearance and meticulous tactility can be kept. Because of this unique feature, grease leather is very popular this year and becomes the most used surface material of first-class bags. Cow grease leather is a kind of the cow skin surfaces. It belongs to top class products. The coat is as thin as water. It has a strong ability of absorbing and infiltration. It feels good and it is smooth. The leather contains grease and it is hard to get mildewed. Germ is hard to appear and there is no abnormal odour. Cow grease leather is very hard to tear. The international market price of cow grease leather is $2.2 for one inch. And the price of cow fur is usually below $2.

2), The maintenance of grease leather: grease leather has domino effects of crinkles and color changes. It is normal thing for different parts have different colors. You need to prevent it from water and pollution when you use it. It is advised to clean it with leather clothes or sofa cleanser. Remarkably, there is no need to worry about the scratches on the cow grease leather. The scratches will disappear if you use a soft cloth and rub it. If you find the color of the bag begins to fade, you need to add grease. Never use all kinds of clean grease for bags; you just need brush it with dry cloth.

3, PU leather and Maintenance

1), What is PU: PU leather is abbreviation of polyurethane. It is also called PU leatheroid. The inverse side of the PU leather usually uses the second leather of cow fur. Then wipe a PU colophony on the surface, so it can be called cowskin with a velamen. PU leather is completed by manpower, it is leatheroid. Basic on the environmentalism, this kind of material made by manpower can feel like genuine leather and it is also substantial and practical. It is cheap of course. The other two pigskins are not PU leathers. Some broken leathers will be crushed and some adhesive are used to make PU leathers. They are still leathers but not those natural ones. Anyway the animal furs are all better than PU leathers.

2) , Maintenance of PU leathers: the bags of PU leathers had better be cleaned by cleansers. As for the parts where colors have faded away, there is no way to fix back. So be careful when you use them. There is an uncommon material named anti-skin, the kind of skin touches coarse. There is no blare and no grease can be added. It gets dirty easily. But crinkles are hard to appear and the shape won’t change. So it is very popular till now.

Tips for bags maintenance

1, Cloth material Bags

1), When you are travelling, dust can easily appear on the cloth bags. So you need to clean it with a cleaner at regular intervals. But don’t make the brush cling the cloth in case dirt will be kept in the cloth.

2), If there is some dirt on the surface material. You can use water mixed with cleanser to bedew the towel first and then wipe the dirty place for several times. Then you can leave the bag there getting dried itself.

2, Tips for Leather Products Maintenance

If you use some coarse cleaners or powder cleaners mistakenly, they will do some damage to the leathers. Generally speaking, soft shampoo liquor of daily maintenance is enough, and this kind of leathers cleaning products can be found in the market easily. The lubricant in it can keep the plasticity of the leathers. Some strong dirt can be dealt with soft cleaners. If the leather is damaged, you can wipe some bland, achromatic color leather protection cream. Then clean it with soft cloth, it can let the leathers shine again and prevent it from being dried. No matter what kind of leather products you have chosen, all the tips mentioned above can ensure your leather produces keep clean and charming. Even the most beautiful leather products, we won’t put it aside just for people to watch them; we will use them every day, just like daily products all over the world. So no matter shoe leather, leather accouterment and etc., they all need careful care.

Following are the most common examples of damage the leathers and solutions to them:

1, Besmirch and dirt

Use a clean sponge with soft soap to wipe the dirt and clean it with water and let the leather dry itself. If the dirt is hard to clean, you may need cleanser liquor. Be careful with the wiping; avoid damaging the surface of the leathers.

2, High temperature and sunburn

Don’t let the leather products be exposed to the sun or be close to any fever heaters; otherwise the leather will get drier and drier. What’s more, the flexibility and softness will disappear gradually.

3, Juice

If this happens, you should dry it with clean cloth or sponge. You can wipe the juice with wet cloth and warm water and then let the leather dry naturally.

4, Butter or grease

You need a clean cloth to wipe the grease on the surface. Let the rest grease absorbed in the leathers, don’t use water when wipe the butter.

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10 tips to relax


2009
09.03

As I write this I’m ending a frantic week trying to get everything together before we go on holiday (vacation) to Gozo. As you read this (if its around 27th July) I should be totally chilled (but also very hot!) as I relax on holiday. So with that in mind I thought I’d write a quick checklist of things you can do if to keep stress at bay and feel more relaxed.

Stress is a bit of a fashionable buzz word. There are similarities and links between stress and anxiety – both can lead to unpleasant, disabling symptoms. When we feel stressed we often feel out of control of the situation – which undermines our self confidence.

So try these ten easy relaxation tips to feel more relaxed and in control.

1. Take a short break and leave a stressful situation. If you are at work, offer to run an errand or go for a short walk. A few minutes away can help you think clearly and the walk will get rid of some of the tension in your body.

2. Take a break from the activity you are working on and do something different. Sometimes it helps to come back to a stressful task later when you feel more relaxed instead of persevering. If you are at home with small children it is often better to stop when they, and you, become frustrated and take some time out to do something else so everyone can calm down.

3. Listen to relaxing music while you work. Listening to classical or nature music has been shown to lower heart rate and slow breathing. People often report feeling calmer after listening to calming music. Develop the habit of playing music in the background while you work for easy relaxation.

4. Take regular breaks during the day. Spend 5-10 minutes to read something uplifting or humorous, or chat with a friend. Small breaks help to prevent your mind and body from becoming fatigued, a major source of stress.

5. Practice mindfulness. Mindfulness is the ability to be fully aware of the present moment. It is a skill that helps to reduce stress and depression. Learning relaxation techniques is a good way to start learning mindfulness. As you gradually become more aware of your body and subtle changes that occur with relaxation your ability to notice small changes will improve. Start by spending 5 minutes a day just sitting in the quite noticing the sights, sounds and bodily sensations you are having. You can also learn mindfulness through meditation techniques.

6. Change your focus. As people feel more stressed their attention becomes focused on what they believe to be the cause of their stress and they ignore other information. Write down the things that were good about the day. Keep a gratitude journal.

7. Have a hot bath or shower. This will help to get rid of the tension in your muscles which is a normal result of stress.

8. Write down the things that are worrying you. If you are worried it is very difficult to relax easily. Once you have written them down then see how much control you have over them. Can you take any action to solve the problem or are you worrying about things that are out of your control. Worry is a habit that can be helped by learning effective relaxation techniques.

9. Keep things in perspective. Ask yourself ‘how important is it?’ ‘How important will it be in a year’s time?’ Many of the things that cause stress are not important when we look at the big picture.

10. Slow your breathing and purposefully relax your body for quick results. This will be easier if you have learned easy relaxation methods that you can use when you need them. I’ll add more relaxation techniques in a future post.

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10 Simple Styles Tips for Women


2009
09.03
No matter what age or shape you are, a few small steps can change your whole perspective on how you look and how you feel. Follow 10 simple style steps for a new you.

Are you stuck in a fashion rut? Do you ignore current fashion trends and consider that style is only something that comes with money and fame? 

Do you go for the same safe styles and colors when out shopping? Do you wear the same “best” outfit to every important meeting or social occasion. Do you turn down invitations because you have nothing to wear? 

Are You Stuck in a Style Rut?

If you are the kind of person that stares at a bulging wardrobe yet still cannot find something suitable to put on, then you may well be stuck in a style rut. If thinking what to wear to the office every morning has become an ordeal then it is time to update your look!

Firstly there are two golden rules that you need to remember: 

  • Being stylish has nothing to do with your size. It is about making the most of your shape.
  • Being stylish does not have to break the bank. In the words of Victoria Beckham in her latest book That Extra Half an Inch, (2007) “Whether you’ve got £20 to spend in Top Shop or £2,000 to spend at Gucci, looking good isn’t about money, it’s about style, and style never goes out of fashion.”

Getting older (or poorer) is no excuse to become stuck in a style rut. If you are unemployed or a stay-at-home mum, whilst having children and keeping house may mean you have less time and money to spend on yourself , that doesn’t mean that you should feel any less attractive and desirable than you did when you were young, free and single or working! 

Create Your Own Fashion Style

Fashion style is also about attitude. Feel confident in yourself about the way you look and that will come across to other people. It doesn’t take much to learn what cuts and colors suit your body shape, just a few hours research on the internet will tell you what you need. In the words of fashion designer icon Coco Chanel, “Fashion is architecture. It’s a matter of proportions.” and she should know! 

In journalist Jacqui Ripley’s The Makeover Book (Piatkus 2004) she states, “The secret to pulling off desirable style is simply knowing what suits you and what most definitely doesn’t.” This ultimate look good book contains a wealth of practical and realistic information for the average women who needs to give her wardrobe a workout. In it Ripley makes simple recommendations on improving your own fashion sense, some of which are incorporated in the advice below.

10 Simple Fashion Tips for Women

  • Forget about the word “fashion” and think “style” – it may be mentally less intimidating or more “wearable”! says Ripley.
  • Even if you stay at home, make an effort to dress everyday as if you are going out. This changes your whole approach to even the most mundane household chores. You will find you have a more positive attitude and are less inclined to be reduced to a couch potato, in your slovenly sweat pants and baggy T-shirt.

 

  • Clear out your closet. Get rid of those items which are outdated, do not suit you or simply do not make you feel good. Make room for that new wardrobe of clothes that you are going to build, slowly, piece by piece.
  • Take stock of how many classic items you currently have in your closet. Start building new outfits which will prove versatile and timeless – go anywhere and do anything. You should aim to have a wardrobe base of well cut, classic pieces and a few cheap fun, fashionable outfits that are right on trend, which can be replaced every season.

 

  • Treat your wardrobe as an investment. “Create a closet that is full of must-have pieces rather than make-do ones,” adds Ripley.
  • Ensure that your wardrobe is built around some style staples which will take you from season to season and can be dressed up or down. A good coat, a little black dress, a wrap dress, well cut denims, a classic pair of black pants, cashmere cardigan and a stylish crisp white shirt. Update these looks every season with some fab accessories.

 

  • According to Ripley, buying a really great bag and a pair of look-at-me shoes, which will transform any outfit. Transform your “walk” into a “wiggle”.
  • Get to know your body shape. Are you a pear, apple, brick, hour glass or inverted triangle? Read up on the free fashion advice available on Suite 101 and learn how to dress for your body shape.

 

  • Learn how to play down your flaws and make the most of your assets. Learn how to disguise big hips, stomachs or a larger bust and learn what not to wear if you are short or flat-chested.
  • Shop smarter. Ask yourself a few key questions regarding what suits you before you shop and plan what to buy in advance.

There is never a better time than the start of the new year to create a brand new you. The first important step is to detox your wardrobe, clearing out those outfits which do not make you feel good. The second is to learn what cuts and colors work best for you and the basic style rules of women’s fashion. 

Finally, the next time you feel inclined to throw on a baggy T-shirt and pants, take some advice from Ripley, “Anything that makes you feel frumpy, dumpy and lumpy does nothing for your sense of self.”

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