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What about just searches for UGGs.
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It has been stated that UGGs are defying the current economic crisis.
People continue to purchase UGGs regardless of economic collapse in the
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It has been argued that Decker corporation, the company behind UGGs, has
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Difficulty: Easy
Instructions
Things You'll Need:
* Suede brush
* Sponge
* Small bowl
* Mild liquid laundry detergent
* Baby powder
* Paper towels
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Stuff the Bailey Button Ugg Boots with paper towels. This will help them hold their shape while the exterior dries after cleaning, and it will also make it easier to work with them.
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Mix a cleaning solution. In the small bowl, combine 1 cup of cold water and 2 drops of mild liquid dish detergent. Use the sponge to swirl the liquid around, but you do not need to create a lot of suds.
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Difficulty: Easy
Instructions
Things You'll Need:
* Suede brush
* Sponge
* Small bowl
* Mild liquid laundry detergent
* Baby powder
* Paper towels
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Stuff the Bailey Button Ugg Boots with paper towels. This will help them hold their shape while the exterior dries after cleaning, and it will also make it easier to work with them.
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Brush the boots with the suede brush. In many cases, this will remove most crusty stains. Brush in one direction -- with the nap -- and use firm pressure. Never brush wet Uggs or wet stains because this can exacerbate the problem.
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Mix a cleaning solution. In the small bowl, combine 1 cup of cold water and 2 drops of mild liquid dish detergent. Use the sponge to swirl the liquid around, but you do not need to create a lot of suds.
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Tackle dirt and mud stains with the damp sponge. The sponge should not be so wet that it is dripping or soaks Classic Tall UGG Boots through to the inside of the Ugg Classic Argyle Knit Boots. Use the sponge to dab at the stain. The liquid detergent should lift the dark spot right off the fabric. If it does not, add a drop or two of liquid laundry detergent directly to the sponge, squeeze to spread it out and apply it to the stain.
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Difficulty: Easy
Instructions
Finding Cheap Boots
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Look for cheap boots through secondhand sources. Check out yard sales, consignments shops and thrift stores, which are your best source for quality boots at a low price. It's possible to find a pair of leather L.L. Bean boots for as little as $8 at a thrift store.
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Scour print ads, from classifieds to retail announcements. You might learn about a western apparel retailer going out of business and find cowboy boots super cheap. Look in community classified sections under clothes, horses and farms. Work boots and cowboy boots may be listed in a lot with tack or show apparel.
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Check out on-line discount shoe sites such as Zappos. Some sites offer free shipping, which helps to keep your purchase cheap and lets you know the price doesn't double when you go to check out. Sort the selection by size and price to get a quick idea of boots available in your size and price range.
How to Restore the Color of Nightfall UGG Boots?
However, frequent wear leads to inevitable stains and loss of color on your beloved Uggs. Salt stains from snow and ice storms are a common culprit of Ugg discoloration. But take heart, it is possible to clean your Ugg boots and restore them close to their original condition.
Difficulty: Moderately Easy
Instructions
Things You'll Need:
* Cold water
* Leather cleaner or Ugg cleaner and conditioner
* Two sponges
* Suede brush
* Paper towels or newspaper
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Moisten the entire surface of the boot evenly and lightly with a cold water sponge. Do not immerse the entire boot into the water or it will damage the boot's lining and affect the boot's shape.
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Mix a solution of 1/2 cleaner and conditioner and 1/2 water. Apply a small amount of the solution to a clean, wet sponge. Do not apply the solution directly to your boot or you will damage the sheepskin.
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Rub the solution on your boot with the sponge gently and evenly until it foams. Cover the entire boot with this solution. Scrubbing will help remove the dirt, grime and salt that are causing your boot to lose color. Follow up immediately with a clean sponge dipped in water to rinse the boot of the cleaning solution and dirt.
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Stuff the buy ugg boots Bailey Button Fancy UGG Boots Classic Tall UGG Boots UGG Classic Cardy Boots with paper towels or newspaper to help the Uggs hold their shape and place the boots away from direct heat or sunlight to dry. Allow the Bailey Button Ugg Boots to dry naturally and completely, Ugg Classic Argyle Knit Boots which may take at least 24 hours.
Difficulty: Moderately Easy
Instructions
Things You'll Need:
* Cold water
* Leather cleaner or Ugg cleaner and conditioner
* Two sponges
* Suede brush
* Paper towels or newspaper
1.
1
Moisten the entire surface of the boot evenly and lightly with a cold water sponge. Do not immerse the entire boot into the water or it will damage the boot's lining and affect the boot's shape.
2.
2
Mix a solution of 1/2 cleaner and conditioner and 1/2 water. Apply a small amount of the solution to a clean, wet sponge. Do not apply the solution directly to your boot or you will damage the sheepskin.
3.
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Rub the solution on your boot with the sponge gently and evenly until it foams. Cover the entire boot with this solution. Scrubbing will help remove the dirt, grime and salt that are causing your boot to lose color. Follow up immediately with a clean sponge dipped in water to rinse the boot of the cleaning solution and dirt.
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Stuff the buy ugg boots Bailey Button Fancy UGG Boots Classic Tall UGG Boots UGG Classic Cardy Boots with paper towels or newspaper to help the Uggs hold their shape and place the boots away from direct heat or sunlight to dry. Allow the Bailey Button Ugg Boots to dry naturally and completely, Ugg Classic Argyle Knit Boots which may take at least 24 hours.
Thursday, August 12, 2010
How to Find Cheap Classic Tall Fancy UGG Boots?
Finding cheap buy ugg boots Bailey Button Fancy UGG Boots Ugg Classic Argyle Knit Bootscan be a bit of a challenge, but half the battle is knowing where to look. Here are some hot spots.
Difficulty: Moderate
Instructions
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Find an Bailey Button Ugg Boots outlet near you. Many companies have outlet stores to sell their overstocked and discontinued products at deep discounts. These stores come with another advantage: you can be confident that your Uggs are new and authentic.
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Check online retailers and auction sites. Many online retailers have seasonal sales that may feature discounted Uggs. Usually winter shoes are on clearance in spring or summer, so it can pay to buy ahead of time. Auction sites also have great deals, but be sure that your seller has a good reputation to avoid buying fake Uggs.
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Search thrift stores, consignment shops and used clothing stores. Be sure to carefully inspect the Classic Tall UGG Boots for quality before you buy them. Look inside and on the bottom of the shoes for signs of wear, and decide if they are worth the asking price. UGG Classic Cardy Boots Sometimes these stores will sell items at a cheaper price than listed, so you might want to make a lower offer.
Difficulty: Moderate
Instructions
1.
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Find an Bailey Button Ugg Boots outlet near you. Many companies have outlet stores to sell their overstocked and discontinued products at deep discounts. These stores come with another advantage: you can be confident that your Uggs are new and authentic.
2.
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Check online retailers and auction sites. Many online retailers have seasonal sales that may feature discounted Uggs. Usually winter shoes are on clearance in spring or summer, so it can pay to buy ahead of time. Auction sites also have great deals, but be sure that your seller has a good reputation to avoid buying fake Uggs.
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Search thrift stores, consignment shops and used clothing stores. Be sure to carefully inspect the Classic Tall UGG Boots for quality before you buy them. Look inside and on the bottom of the shoes for signs of wear, and decide if they are worth the asking price. UGG Classic Cardy Boots Sometimes these stores will sell items at a cheaper price than listed, so you might want to make a lower offer.
Wednesday, August 11, 2010
How to Black Classic Tall UGG Boots?
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View the different styles of Bailey Button Ugg Boots. These boots come in short and tall styles in a variety of different colors and fabrics. All Ugg boots have sheepskin inside to keep your feet warm and comfortable.
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Click on the Bailey Button Ugg Bootsyou want to buy and read the detailed information about the item. You can see a size chart, shipping rates and other information that will help you make your selection.
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Pull down the color, size and quantity, then click "ADD TO CART." On the next page, you can choose to continue shopping or proceed to checkout. On the checkout page, fill in your shipping, billing and credit card information to process your order.
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Call Ugg at (888) 432-8530 if you have any questions about Ugg boots. Click "customer service" at the top of the page to check the status of your order and find other information about Ugg Classic Argyle Knit Boots.
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Head to the mall if you do not want to buy your UGG Classic Cardy Boots online. Ugg boots are carried by major department stores throughout the U.S.
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View the different styles of Bailey Button Ugg Boots. These boots come in short and tall styles in a variety of different colors and fabrics. All Ugg boots have sheepskin inside to keep your feet warm and comfortable.
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Click on the Bailey Button Ugg Bootsyou want to buy and read the detailed information about the item. You can see a size chart, shipping rates and other information that will help you make your selection.
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Pull down the color, size and quantity, then click "ADD TO CART." On the next page, you can choose to continue shopping or proceed to checkout. On the checkout page, fill in your shipping, billing and credit card information to process your order.
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Call Ugg at (888) 432-8530 if you have any questions about Ugg boots. Click "customer service" at the top of the page to check the status of your order and find other information about Ugg Classic Argyle Knit Boots.
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Head to the mall if you do not want to buy your UGG Classic Cardy Boots online. Ugg boots are carried by major department stores throughout the U.S.
Tuesday, August 10, 2010
How to Buy Name Brand Shoes for Metallic Short UGG Boots?
They are a modern necessity like air or shelter or bran muffins for regularity. Everyone needs them, so why not own a pair that really knock people out? They can make an otherwise dull outfit interesting and can put wings on an angel. Maybe that's a ringing bell...whatever, shoes rule. Read on to find out how to seek out and destroy the best bargains.
Difficulty: Easy
Instructions
Things You'll Need:
* A little bit of dough, bread, cheese, green, benjamins, bottom line, cash, moolah, money.
* A ramming board for anyone in your way.
* Scissors and the Sunday ads.
* Access to department stores via car, train, boat, segue, hoof, magic carpet or your two soon to be adorned feet.
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Step 1
Play like Aunt Margaret and cut those coupons! The Sunday ads in your local paper will suffice. In these catalogs that clog up your Life and Times section are the keys to an extra 20% off an already reduced item. If you're very very lucky, you can find half off or more at big department stores (these usually come about at the end of a season). You clip, my little imps, you clip like you've never clipped before! Another good place to look is the internet. Randomly googling "coupon shoes" or getting more specific with what brand or store you're searching out can bring up tons of coupons that you otherwisebuy ugg boots Classic Tall UGG Boots UGG Classic Cardy Boots would know nothing about. Get creative with your searches and find those deals!
Difficulty: Easy
Instructions
Things You'll Need:
* A little bit of dough, bread, cheese, green, benjamins, bottom line, cash, moolah, money.
* A ramming board for anyone in your way.
* Scissors and the Sunday ads.
* Access to department stores via car, train, boat, segue, hoof, magic carpet or your two soon to be adorned feet.
1.
Step 1
Play like Aunt Margaret and cut those coupons! The Sunday ads in your local paper will suffice. In these catalogs that clog up your Life and Times section are the keys to an extra 20% off an already reduced item. If you're very very lucky, you can find half off or more at big department stores (these usually come about at the end of a season). You clip, my little imps, you clip like you've never clipped before! Another good place to look is the internet. Randomly googling "coupon shoes" or getting more specific with what brand or store you're searching out can bring up tons of coupons that you otherwisebuy ugg boots Classic Tall UGG Boots UGG Classic Cardy Boots would know nothing about. Get creative with your searches and find those deals!
How to wear jeans with Classic Tall Fancy UGG Boots?
They keep your feet warm, they can be matched to your outfit, and you can look like a celebrity wearing them. Without a little guidance, those comfortable and trendy everyday boots can cause a fashion faux pas. Read on to learn how to wear jeans with Uggs.
From Quick Guide: Introduction to Jeans for Women
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Difficulty: Easy
Instructions
Things You'll Need:
* Ugg boots
* Slim leg jeans
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Step 1
Purchase a pair of tall Uggs. They will look better and are easier to wear with jeans than short Uggs.
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Step 2
Wear a pair of skinny jeansbuy ugg boots Classic Tall UGG Boots UGG Classic Cardy Boots (jeans with a slim leg). If you do not like or own skinny jeans, go to Step 3.
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There are many types of women jeans. In fact, with so many different styles available, jeans and some… More
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Difficulty: Easy
Instructions
Things You'll Need:
* Ugg boots
* Slim leg jeans
1.
Step 1
Purchase a pair of tall Uggs. They will look better and are easier to wear with jeans than short Uggs.
2.
Step 2
Wear a pair of skinny jeansbuy ugg boots Classic Tall UGG Boots UGG Classic Cardy Boots (jeans with a slim leg). If you do not like or own skinny jeans, go to Step 3.
How to Soften Ugg Sheepskin Classic Paisley UGG Boots With Oil?
The name "Ugg" comes from the appearance of the boot, which is rather unattractive. Ugg boots can come with leather or suede uppers. If the boots are made with suede, oil softening is not recommended as oil can stain and damage suede. If the boots are covered in leather, oil softening is an excellent way to preserve the leather and keep it soft and supple for years. Choose either a leather conditioner or olive oil to soften your Ugg sheepskin boots.
Difficulty: Easy
Instructions
Things You'll Need:
* Ugg boots
* Leather conditioner
* Olive oil
* Cornstarch
* Essential oils
Leather Conditioner
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Step 1
Purchase a leather conditioning oil from a home supply or fabric store. Many conditioning oils and formulas are sold buy ugg boots Classic Tall UGG Boots UGG Classic Cardy Boots specifically for Ugg boots, so for best results use one of these formulas.
Difficulty: Easy
Instructions
Things You'll Need:
* Ugg boots
* Leather conditioner
* Olive oil
* Cornstarch
* Essential oils
Leather Conditioner
1.
Step 1
Purchase a leather conditioning oil from a home supply or fabric store. Many conditioning oils and formulas are sold buy ugg boots Classic Tall UGG Boots UGG Classic Cardy Boots specifically for Ugg boots, so for best results use one of these formulas.
Monday, August 9, 2010
How to Find Cheap Classic Tall Fancy UGG Boots?
cheap boots can be fun to find and wear. You can get new boots cheaply or look for bargains on second hand footwear. Depending on whether you want the boots to last just a season before you pass them on or you need your boots to stay in shape through many uses, you may need to keep an eye out for quality as well as price. After all, boots aren't cheap if you have to buy several pairs to get through a season. Here's how to find cheap boots.
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Difficulty: Easy
Instructions
Finding Cheap Boots
1.
Step 1
Look for cheap boots through secondhand sources. Check out yard sales, consignments shops and thrift stores, which are your best source for quality boots at a low price. It's possible to find a pair of leather L.L. Bean boots for as little as $8 at a thrift store.
2.
Step 2
Scour print ads, from classifieds to retail announcements. You might learn about a western apparel retailer going out of business and find cowboy boots super cheap. Look in community classified sections under clothes, horses and farms. Work buy ugg boots Bailey Button Fancy UGG Boots UGG Bailey Button Triplet Boots and cowboy boots may be listed in a lot with tack or show apparel.
From Quick Guide: Western Boots Guide
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How to Attach Western Spurs to Boots
Western spurs are part of a long tradition of equestrian discipline dating back to the ancient Roman… More
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Difficulty: Easy
Instructions
Finding Cheap Boots
1.
Step 1
Look for cheap boots through secondhand sources. Check out yard sales, consignments shops and thrift stores, which are your best source for quality boots at a low price. It's possible to find a pair of leather L.L. Bean boots for as little as $8 at a thrift store.
2.
Step 2
Scour print ads, from classifieds to retail announcements. You might learn about a western apparel retailer going out of business and find cowboy boots super cheap. Look in community classified sections under clothes, horses and farms. Work buy ugg boots Bailey Button Fancy UGG Boots UGG Bailey Button Triplet Boots and cowboy boots may be listed in a lot with tack or show apparel.
How to Find the Best Deals Classic Paisley UGG Boots?
One of the best-kept secrets for shopping for Ugg boots on the Web is eBay. Ebay is a massive online marketplace with thousands of sellers offering products like Ugg boots for prices that are many times unmatched, even by the company's own website. You can find some awesome steals on eBay for Ugg boots, especially for used ones (that are in great shape, of course). Among the thousands of online retailers and e-commerce portals on the Web, I would make eBay your number-one destination, because many times you'll find deals there that you literally won't find anywhere else. I have included a link at the bottom in the "Resources" section that will take you directly to a selection of Ugg boots on eBay.
Step 2
Always keep in mind that comparison shopping is a must when you're hunting for good deals on Ugg boots. MySimon is one of the foremost comparison shopping websites out there...they will pull prices from major retailers all over the Web and give you a good range to choose from so that you can tell whether or not you're getting a real buy ugg boots Bailey Button Fancy UGG Boots UGG Bailey Button Triplet Boots deal or just something that seems to be a deal.
Step 2
Always keep in mind that comparison shopping is a must when you're hunting for good deals on Ugg boots. MySimon is one of the foremost comparison shopping websites out there...they will pull prices from major retailers all over the Web and give you a good range to choose from so that you can tell whether or not you're getting a real buy ugg boots Bailey Button Fancy UGG Boots UGG Bailey Button Triplet Boots deal or just something that seems to be a deal.
How to Find the Best Deals Classic Cardy Boots UGG Boots?
This article will show you some of the "hot spots" on the Web to find Ugg boots at killer prices.
Difficulty: Moderate
Instructions
Things You'll Need:
* A computer with an internet connection
1.
Step 1
One of the best-kept secrets for shopping for Ugg boots on the Web is eBay. Ebay is a massive online marketplace with thousands of sellers offering products like Ugg boots for prices that are many times unmatched, even by the company's own website. You can find some awesome steals on eBay for Ugg boots, especially for used ones (that are in great shape, of course). Among the thousands of online retailers and e-commerce portals on the Web, I would make eBay your number-one destination, because many times you'll find deals there that you literally won't find anywhere else. I have included a link at the bottom in the "Resources" section that will take you directly to a selection of buy ugg boots Bailey Button Fancy UGG Boots UGG Bailey Button Triplet Boots on eBay.
Difficulty: Moderate
Instructions
Things You'll Need:
* A computer with an internet connection
1.
Step 1
One of the best-kept secrets for shopping for Ugg boots on the Web is eBay. Ebay is a massive online marketplace with thousands of sellers offering products like Ugg boots for prices that are many times unmatched, even by the company's own website. You can find some awesome steals on eBay for Ugg boots, especially for used ones (that are in great shape, of course). Among the thousands of online retailers and e-commerce portals on the Web, I would make eBay your number-one destination, because many times you'll find deals there that you literally won't find anywhere else. I have included a link at the bottom in the "Resources" section that will take you directly to a selection of buy ugg boots Bailey Button Fancy UGG Boots UGG Bailey Button Triplet Boots on eBay.
How to Wear UGG Classic Metallic Tall Boots Nickel?
trendy women everywhere are wearing these great boots. Even better, they keep your feet dry and warm! They don't just look cute, they are functional.
Difficulty: Easy
Instructions
1.
Step 1
Wear Uggs with leggings. This super simple yet uber-chic look can be worn any and every-where. Black leggings match all different Ugg colors, and the possibilities are endless when it comes to Ugg/legging combos. This is probably the most trendy and popular look for Uggs.
2.
Step 2
Wear them tucked into jeans. Skinny jeans work best for this look, where you tuck your jeans smoothly into your Ugg boots. Great for keeping your jeans dry and legs warm.
3.
Step 3
Roll up your jeans and buy ugg boots Bailey Button Fancy UGG Boots UGG Bailey Button Triplet Boots wear with a cuff, along with your Uggs. This is similar to tucking your jeans into the Uggs, but the cuff of the rolled-up jean turns it into a whole new look. Versatile and easy, this casual look is great for long walks or lounging around.
Difficulty: Easy
Instructions
1.
Step 1
Wear Uggs with leggings. This super simple yet uber-chic look can be worn any and every-where. Black leggings match all different Ugg colors, and the possibilities are endless when it comes to Ugg/legging combos. This is probably the most trendy and popular look for Uggs.
2.
Step 2
Wear them tucked into jeans. Skinny jeans work best for this look, where you tuck your jeans smoothly into your Ugg boots. Great for keeping your jeans dry and legs warm.
3.
Step 3
Roll up your jeans and buy ugg boots Bailey Button Fancy UGG Boots UGG Bailey Button Triplet Boots wear with a cuff, along with your Uggs. This is similar to tucking your jeans into the Uggs, but the cuff of the rolled-up jean turns it into a whole new look. Versatile and easy, this casual look is great for long walks or lounging around.
How to Buy UGG Classic Metallic Tall Boots Copper?
Though there are many brands of sheepskin boots that people refer to as Ugg boots, you can buy the original Ugg boots online and at various retailers.
Difficulty: Moderate
Instructions
1.
Step 1
Buy Ugg boots direct from the manufacturer. Go to the Ugg website and select "men," "women" or "kids" from the navigation bar depending on who you are shopping for. On the next page, select "Boots."
2.
Step 2
View the different styles of Ugg boots. These boots come in short and tall styles in a variety of different colors and fabrics. All Ugg boots have sheepskin inside to keep your feet warm and comfortable.
3.
Step 3
Click on the boot you want to buy and read the detailed information about the item. You can see a size chart, shipping rates and other information that will help you make your selection.
4.
Step 4
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Difficulty: Moderate
Instructions
1.
Step 1
Buy Ugg boots direct from the manufacturer. Go to the Ugg website and select "men," "women" or "kids" from the navigation bar depending on who you are shopping for. On the next page, select "Boots."
2.
Step 2
View the different styles of Ugg boots. These boots come in short and tall styles in a variety of different colors and fabrics. All Ugg boots have sheepskin inside to keep your feet warm and comfortable.
3.
Step 3
Click on the boot you want to buy and read the detailed information about the item. You can see a size chart, shipping rates and other information that will help you make your selection.
4.
Step 4
Pull down the color, size and quantity, then click "ADD TO CART." On the next page, you can choose to continue shopping buy ugg boots Bailey Button Fancy UGG Boots UGG Bailey Button Triplet Boots or proceed to checkout. On the checkout page, fill in your shipping, billing and credit card information to process your order.
How to wear UGG Classic Argyle Knit Boots Brown appropriately ?
how to wear them and wear them in a way that looks best on your body type, not on your favorite celebrity.
Difficulty: Easy
Instructions
Things You'll Need:
* Pair of UGG boots
1.
Step 1
Get shopping. Pick a pair of UGGs in the color and style that best fits your lifestyle. They come in a slew of styles, from plain and lace-up to knee-highs, clogs and slippers. Depending on what you plan on wearing them for, you can have a whole collection of UGGs.
2.
Step 2
Wearing them with skinny jeans (if you are a female) seems to be the latest craze, but UGGs can be worn with any type of jean. However, contrary to popular opinion, the traditional UGG is not accepted as appropriate office wear, for nice restaurants or as a replacement for couture footwear. buy ugg boots Bailey Button Fancy UGG Boots UGG Bailey Button Triplet Boots footwear were created for comfort as a work shoe and to wear around the house on colder days to keep the feet toasty. It was not created to wear with business suits or nice dresses and looks inappropriate when paired with formal attir
Difficulty: Easy
Instructions
Things You'll Need:
* Pair of UGG boots
1.
Step 1
Get shopping. Pick a pair of UGGs in the color and style that best fits your lifestyle. They come in a slew of styles, from plain and lace-up to knee-highs, clogs and slippers. Depending on what you plan on wearing them for, you can have a whole collection of UGGs.
2.
Step 2
Wearing them with skinny jeans (if you are a female) seems to be the latest craze, but UGGs can be worn with any type of jean. However, contrary to popular opinion, the traditional UGG is not accepted as appropriate office wear, for nice restaurants or as a replacement for couture footwear. buy ugg boots Bailey Button Fancy UGG Boots UGG Bailey Button Triplet Boots footwear were created for comfort as a work shoe and to wear around the house on colder days to keep the feet toasty. It was not created to wear with business suits or nice dresses and looks inappropriate when paired with formal attir
Friday, August 6, 2010
How to Stretch Tight Lizard Cowboy Chocolate Ultra Short UGG Boots?
To get an oil stain off a pair of suede buy ugg boots you need to use very specific tools and instructions, otherwise you can damage the suede.
Difficulty: Moderate
Instructions
Things You'll Need:
* Powder
* Suede brush
* Newspaper
* Steam iron
1.
Step 1
Spread out a section of old newspaper to protect the area you are working in. Place the oil-stained suede Classic Argyle Knit UGG Boots on the newspaper.
2.
Step 2
Pack powder onto the oil stain on the Ugg Stripe Cable Knit Boots. You can also use cornstarch. Leave the powder or cornstarch on the oil spot overnight. The powder will absorb the oil.
3.
Step 3
Brush the powder or cornstarch away from the oil spot with an old toothbrush. Bang the boot out a few times to loosen any embedded powder.
4.
Step 4
Hold a steam iron about 10inches from where the stain was on your suede boot. Release a light steam mist over the formerly stained area.
Difficulty: Moderate
Instructions
Things You'll Need:
* Powder
* Suede brush
* Newspaper
* Steam iron
1.
Step 1
Spread out a section of old newspaper to protect the area you are working in. Place the oil-stained suede Classic Argyle Knit UGG Boots on the newspaper.
2.
Step 2
Pack powder onto the oil stain on the Ugg Stripe Cable Knit Boots. You can also use cornstarch. Leave the powder or cornstarch on the oil spot overnight. The powder will absorb the oil.
3.
Step 3
Brush the powder or cornstarch away from the oil spot with an old toothbrush. Bang the boot out a few times to loosen any embedded powder.
4.
Step 4
Hold a steam iron about 10inches from where the stain was on your suede boot. Release a light steam mist over the formerly stained area.
How to Recycle Old Black Ultra Short UGG Boots?
My grandmother took a pair of my son's cowboy buy ugg bootsfrom when he was five years old and when he outgrew them she filled them with cement and spray painted them gold and gave them to my mom for bookends. She still has them and my son is 34 years old now.
Difficulty: Easy
Instructions
Things You'll Need:
* A pair of old Classic Argyle Knit UGG Boots
* dirt
* paint
* cement
* sense of humor
1.
Step 1
For planters just fill them with dirt and plants. Unless you want to paint them then do that first. For door stops fill them with cement, paint them or leave them natural.
2.
Step 2
Toddler Ugg Stripe Cable Knit Boots can be filled with cement and painted gold or silver or "bronze" and used for bookends.
Difficulty: Easy
Instructions
Things You'll Need:
* A pair of old Classic Argyle Knit UGG Boots
* dirt
* paint
* cement
* sense of humor
1.
Step 1
For planters just fill them with dirt and plants. Unless you want to paint them then do that first. For door stops fill them with cement, paint them or leave them natural.
2.
Step 2
Toddler Ugg Stripe Cable Knit Boots can be filled with cement and painted gold or silver or "bronze" and used for bookends.
Thursday, August 5, 2010
How to properly wear buy Boots (Ugg)?
During winter boots is a must trend to keep your feet warm and look stylish. So, learn how to wear boots using the following steps and join the trend.
Difficulty: Easy
Instructions
Things You'll Need:
Fashionable boots
1.
Step 1
To wear boots, one of the must have one is the Ugg boots, buy them in neutral colors like brown it usually goes with all color outfits.
2.
Step 2
Wear Ugg Stripe Cable Knit Boots with a pair of jeans shorts that are little bit above the knee. You can also choose to go with different color shorts, which also look nice.
3.
Step 3
If you choose to wear the buy ugg boots with tight jeans, then tuck your jeans into your Classic Argyle Knit UGG Boots
and wear a plaid shirt or one of your favorite tees.
Difficulty: Easy
Instructions
Things You'll Need:
Fashionable boots
1.
Step 1
To wear boots, one of the must have one is the Ugg boots, buy them in neutral colors like brown it usually goes with all color outfits.
2.
Step 2
Wear Ugg Stripe Cable Knit Boots with a pair of jeans shorts that are little bit above the knee. You can also choose to go with different color shorts, which also look nice.
3.
Step 3
If you choose to wear the buy ugg boots with tight jeans, then tuck your jeans into your Classic Argyle Knit UGG Boots
What Is Used to Design Ugg Boots?
Created by an Australian company, these boots have been seen on many celebrities, and have become very popular in America as a must-have for the winter season. Many wonder what these boots are comprised of to retain body heat so easily while still allowing the feet to breathe.
Sheep's Wool
1. The interior of Ugg boots are made using sheep's wool. This wool works well to retain warmth and body heat, making it the perfect element for Ugg Stripe Cable Knit Boots made for cold winter temperatures. The sheep's wool is obtained from a type of sheep called a Merino, which has thick, breathable fur that allows feet to breathe.
Sheepskin
2. The leather-like exterior of the buy ugg boots is made of the hide of the sheep. The skin that is used comes from sheep that are killed primarily for meat, which is very popular in many countries. The skin is sent to a tanning shop to be cleaned, processed and turned into a workable piece of material made for shoe manufacturing. Next, the skin is dyed to the color requested by the Classic Argyle Knit UGG Boots manufacturer, then cut into sections for easy sewing.
Sheep's Wool
1. The interior of Ugg boots are made using sheep's wool. This wool works well to retain warmth and body heat, making it the perfect element for Ugg Stripe Cable Knit Boots made for cold winter temperatures. The sheep's wool is obtained from a type of sheep called a Merino, which has thick, breathable fur that allows feet to breathe.
Sheepskin
2. The leather-like exterior of the buy ugg boots is made of the hide of the sheep. The skin that is used comes from sheep that are killed primarily for meat, which is very popular in many countries. The skin is sent to a tanning shop to be cleaned, processed and turned into a workable piece of material made for shoe manufacturing. Next, the skin is dyed to the color requested by the Classic Argyle Knit UGG Boots manufacturer, then cut into sections for easy sewing.
Monday, August 2, 2010
Ugg Classic Argyle Knit Boots with a suede
Hey guys - Jonathon Stewart here for About.com. If you're Australian, or if you've been anywhere in the world where people wear things on their feet to keep them warm, then you've probably heard of uggs. And, if you happen to own a pair of these fuzzy wonders, you may even be wondering how to get them clean. So they won't be so ugg-ly. Check it out.
What Are Ugg Boots?
"Ugg boots" is an Australian term for sheepskin foot ware that has been around since the cultivation of sheep, though it wasn't until the 1950s or so when the Aussie name stuck. Due to their soft outer shell and their all natural fleecy lining, Uggs are both extremely comfortable, and thermostatically beneficial to your feet.
Which means they're really warm, too. And don't go around thinking that Uggs are the domain of annoying, little-dog toting hotel heiresses, either. These boots were originally popular with World War II aviators and hardcore surfers, specifically because they're so cozy and toasty on your feeties.
Clean the Uggs
To clean your Uggs, you'll need a mild sheepskin cleaner like Woolite or the UGG Autralia Sheepskin Cleaner, or you can also try using an all-natural cleaner that's safe for wool and other delicates. Be sure to dilute your cleaner in cold water according to the instructions - for Woolite use 2 tablespoons for every two cups of water, for UGG Australia cleaner mix at a one to one ratio, and for an all natural cleaner like Ecover Delicate Wash, mix only a third of a capful with about 2 1/2 liters of cold water.
Some people say you can even use a diluted mild shampoo, just be very careful here - you don't want to eliminate all the natural oil that's part of your sheepskin boots. Oil in your hair: bad, oil on your Uggs: good.
Next, use a cloth soaked in cold water to dampen the outside surface of your boots, being careful not to thoroughly soak through the entire sheepskin. Apply a small amount of your cleaner to a sponge, and gently scrub the entire area in small circles. For tough stains or hard to reach nooks, try using a toothbrush - just be careful not to damage the material. Rinse off all the cleaner with your cold, wet cloth, stopping to rinse and ring it out as you go.
Dry the Ugg Boots
Stuff your boots with recycled paper towels to allow your Uggs to keep their shape, and leave them to dry in a clean, warm place.
How Not to Dry Sheepskin buy ugg boots
Avoid direct heat sources like a fireplace, radiator, or blazing sun here, which can cause the sheepskin to pucker or crack.
How to Deodorize Uggs
Now, what if you got a bad case of the ol' smelly dogs? Well, there's hope here, too. Once your boots are dry, sprinkling a couple discount ugg boots tablespoons of baking soda inside then giving them a shake and letting them sit, should kill any funky odors overnight. Be sure to gently brush the outsides of your Ugg Stripe Cable Knit Boots Ugg Classic Argyle Knit Boots with a suede brush to restore the pile, and you're good to go. So just stay on top of 'em from here on out, and these boots can last you nearly a lifetime.
What Are Ugg Boots?
"Ugg boots" is an Australian term for sheepskin foot ware that has been around since the cultivation of sheep, though it wasn't until the 1950s or so when the Aussie name stuck. Due to their soft outer shell and their all natural fleecy lining, Uggs are both extremely comfortable, and thermostatically beneficial to your feet.
Which means they're really warm, too. And don't go around thinking that Uggs are the domain of annoying, little-dog toting hotel heiresses, either. These boots were originally popular with World War II aviators and hardcore surfers, specifically because they're so cozy and toasty on your feeties.
Clean the Uggs
To clean your Uggs, you'll need a mild sheepskin cleaner like Woolite or the UGG Autralia Sheepskin Cleaner, or you can also try using an all-natural cleaner that's safe for wool and other delicates. Be sure to dilute your cleaner in cold water according to the instructions - for Woolite use 2 tablespoons for every two cups of water, for UGG Australia cleaner mix at a one to one ratio, and for an all natural cleaner like Ecover Delicate Wash, mix only a third of a capful with about 2 1/2 liters of cold water.
Some people say you can even use a diluted mild shampoo, just be very careful here - you don't want to eliminate all the natural oil that's part of your sheepskin boots. Oil in your hair: bad, oil on your Uggs: good.
Next, use a cloth soaked in cold water to dampen the outside surface of your boots, being careful not to thoroughly soak through the entire sheepskin. Apply a small amount of your cleaner to a sponge, and gently scrub the entire area in small circles. For tough stains or hard to reach nooks, try using a toothbrush - just be careful not to damage the material. Rinse off all the cleaner with your cold, wet cloth, stopping to rinse and ring it out as you go.
Dry the Ugg Boots
Stuff your boots with recycled paper towels to allow your Uggs to keep their shape, and leave them to dry in a clean, warm place.
How Not to Dry Sheepskin buy ugg boots
Avoid direct heat sources like a fireplace, radiator, or blazing sun here, which can cause the sheepskin to pucker or crack.
How to Deodorize Uggs
Now, what if you got a bad case of the ol' smelly dogs? Well, there's hope here, too. Once your boots are dry, sprinkling a couple discount ugg boots tablespoons of baking soda inside then giving them a shake and letting them sit, should kill any funky odors overnight. Be sure to gently brush the outsides of your Ugg Stripe Cable Knit Boots Ugg Classic Argyle Knit Boots with a suede brush to restore the pile, and you're good to go. So just stay on top of 'em from here on out, and these boots can last you nearly a lifetime.
Friday, July 30, 2010
opinion squarely against the super-rich
according to the Tax Policy Center, and those people tend to be Republicans anyway. So few Democratic votes
would be at stake. And Republicans themselves have been bellyaching about how important it is to start attacking the debt. Republicans counter by arguing that enacting
any tax increase in a weak economy is dangerous, because it could crimp spending just when it's needed most. There's truth to that, but the majority of evidence
suggests that tax increases on the wealthy would cut into what they save, not what they spend. The media will treat this whole issue as a huge drama, but the fact that
a Democratic Congress would have to pass a new law to prevent higher taxes on the wealthy weighs heavily in favor of a tax increase. Call your accountant.
The middle class will get a temporary pass, but it will only defer the inevitable pain. Obama has pledged no new taxes on the middle class, and no matter how
implausible that is, it's hard to see him breaking that promise in his first term. Besides, raising the income tax rates on the majority of taxpayers would be risky in
a lousy economy, so the odds are high that Congress will extend the Bush tax cuts for those who fall below the $200,000/$250,000 thresholds. The Senate, which moves
slower than the House, may not get to that before the November elections, so the action may come in the lame-duck session that follows, leading to plenty of high-volume
gamesmanship right up until the elections. But not much will change for the majority of taxpayers.
The respite, however, will be short-lived. One reasonable guess is that the Bush cuts will be extended by only two years, forcing Washington to deal with them again in
2012—when the economy, presumably, will be stronger. At that point or soon after, Congress will have to get serious about new taxes—and there aren't nearly enough
wealthy Americans to finance a solution, at any tax rate. "We've been selling government services at 80 to 90 percent of their cost," says Clint Stretch, managing
principal for tax policy at Deloitte Tax. "We're going to have to start selling them at a premium to pay for the discounts in the past."
Possibilities include not just higher tax rates on those who already pay, but a host of scaled-back deductions—including the mortgage-interest deduction for home
purchases—and a new value-added tax that could raise the cost of most goods and services. Exemptions for lower-income workers could be narrowed as well, so more people
pay taxes. The tumult will be fascinating, since voters are likely to revolt no matter how bankrupt American becomes or what is fiscally prudent. But for now,
politicians are looking the other way.
The "making work pay" credit has a good chance of being extended for one more year, through 2011. This was part of the 2009 stimulus plan that reduced the tax burden
for individuals by $400 and for couples by $800, up to income thresholds of $95,000 and $195,000. It was initially put into effect for 2009 and 2010; Obama wants to
extend it through 2011, and he'll probably get his wish. The tax credit benefits about three-quarters of all taxpayers, and can plausibly be counted as additional
"stimulus" that will help the economy recover. So it has popular appeal despite an estimated cost of about $60 billion in lost government revenue for each year it's in
effect. It wouldn't be surprising if Obama pushed to extend this into 2012 as well, to claim credit for middle-class tax cuts in an election year.
Estate taxes have nowhere to go but up, especially since they were cut to nothing at all for 2010. There are two basic issues: What the tax rate should be, and what
portion of an estate should be exempt from taxes before the government takes its share. Most proposals are coalescing around an exemption of between $3.5 million and $5
million, and tax rates that range from 35 to 50 percent after that. Conservatives loathe the "death" tax, complaining that it's a second levy on money's that already
been taxed once. Classic Cardy Boots UGG Boots Classic Mini UGG Boots UGG Classic Cardy Boots Ugg Classic Argyle Knit Boots But unbeknownst to them, lean times have turned public opinion squarely against the super-rich, who are the only ones really affected by estate taxes.
After the 2010 holiday, a reinstatement seems inevitable.
would be at stake. And Republicans themselves have been bellyaching about how important it is to start attacking the debt. Republicans counter by arguing that enacting
any tax increase in a weak economy is dangerous, because it could crimp spending just when it's needed most. There's truth to that, but the majority of evidence
suggests that tax increases on the wealthy would cut into what they save, not what they spend. The media will treat this whole issue as a huge drama, but the fact that
a Democratic Congress would have to pass a new law to prevent higher taxes on the wealthy weighs heavily in favor of a tax increase. Call your accountant.
The middle class will get a temporary pass, but it will only defer the inevitable pain. Obama has pledged no new taxes on the middle class, and no matter how
implausible that is, it's hard to see him breaking that promise in his first term. Besides, raising the income tax rates on the majority of taxpayers would be risky in
a lousy economy, so the odds are high that Congress will extend the Bush tax cuts for those who fall below the $200,000/$250,000 thresholds. The Senate, which moves
slower than the House, may not get to that before the November elections, so the action may come in the lame-duck session that follows, leading to plenty of high-volume
gamesmanship right up until the elections. But not much will change for the majority of taxpayers.
The respite, however, will be short-lived. One reasonable guess is that the Bush cuts will be extended by only two years, forcing Washington to deal with them again in
2012—when the economy, presumably, will be stronger. At that point or soon after, Congress will have to get serious about new taxes—and there aren't nearly enough
wealthy Americans to finance a solution, at any tax rate. "We've been selling government services at 80 to 90 percent of their cost," says Clint Stretch, managing
principal for tax policy at Deloitte Tax. "We're going to have to start selling them at a premium to pay for the discounts in the past."
Possibilities include not just higher tax rates on those who already pay, but a host of scaled-back deductions—including the mortgage-interest deduction for home
purchases—and a new value-added tax that could raise the cost of most goods and services. Exemptions for lower-income workers could be narrowed as well, so more people
pay taxes. The tumult will be fascinating, since voters are likely to revolt no matter how bankrupt American becomes or what is fiscally prudent. But for now,
politicians are looking the other way.
The "making work pay" credit has a good chance of being extended for one more year, through 2011. This was part of the 2009 stimulus plan that reduced the tax burden
for individuals by $400 and for couples by $800, up to income thresholds of $95,000 and $195,000. It was initially put into effect for 2009 and 2010; Obama wants to
extend it through 2011, and he'll probably get his wish. The tax credit benefits about three-quarters of all taxpayers, and can plausibly be counted as additional
"stimulus" that will help the economy recover. So it has popular appeal despite an estimated cost of about $60 billion in lost government revenue for each year it's in
effect. It wouldn't be surprising if Obama pushed to extend this into 2012 as well, to claim credit for middle-class tax cuts in an election year.
Estate taxes have nowhere to go but up, especially since they were cut to nothing at all for 2010. There are two basic issues: What the tax rate should be, and what
portion of an estate should be exempt from taxes before the government takes its share. Most proposals are coalescing around an exemption of between $3.5 million and $5
million, and tax rates that range from 35 to 50 percent after that. Conservatives loathe the "death" tax, complaining that it's a second levy on money's that already
been taxed once. Classic Cardy Boots UGG Boots Classic Mini UGG Boots UGG Classic Cardy Boots Ugg Classic Argyle Knit Boots But unbeknownst to them, lean times have turned public opinion squarely against the super-rich, who are the only ones really affected by estate taxes.
After the 2010 holiday, a reinstatement seems inevitable.
unbeknownst to them
It sounds very entertaining. But if you'd rather stick your fingers in your ears until November 3, feel free: For all the shouting that's on the way, it's not hard to
predict what's going to happen.
Tax policy over the last 20 years has swung left and right based on the ideology of the governing party. But America can no longer afford the luxury of a manic tax code
driven by what the party in power thinks is fair. Instead, simple math is now taking over. Revenue from individual income
taxes, for example, was relatively stable between 1970 and 2000, ranging from about 8 to 10 percent of GDP, according to the Congressional Budget Office. After the Bush
tax cuts of 2001 and 2003, that figure fell to a record low of about 7 percent. The late, great recession drove it even lower.
If federal spending had fallen by a similar amount during the last decade, President Obama might be able to extend all those tax cuts once they expire at the end of
this year, and declare America Low-Tax Nation. But of course government spending has gone up and up, thanks to two overseas wars, skyrocketing Medicare and Medicaid
costs, and a brutal recession that drove tax revenue down at the same time the government spent more than $1 trillion in stimulus aid. The resulting federal debt, about
$14 trillion, is now as big as the entire economy. If it continues to mushroom as forecast, the debt will eventually crush us all via rising interest rates, stagnant
growth, and pure shame.
It's the job of Obama and his fellow politicians to make sure that doesn't happen, and they're thinking about getting around to it some day, maybe. Most economists feel
the solution is a combination of tax increases and spending cuts, since doing one or the other alone would be too draconian to disguise with the usual opposite-speak
out of Washington. The first real opportunity to do something arises this fall, since income taxes for most Americans will automatically go up unless Congress and Obama
extend some of the Bush tax cuts. Here's what's likely to happen:
Wealthy taxpayers are going to pay more. Obama wants to raise the top two income brackets from the Bush-era levels, which means the top rate will rise from 35 to 39.6
percent and the rate in the next bracket will rise from 33 to 36 percent. That effectively means that taxes will rise for individuals with income over $200,000 and
couples earning over $250,000 (after accounting for deductions). There will also be new limits (same as the old ones, before the Bush cuts were enacted) on the total
amount of allowable deductions, which will bump a few additional people into these higher brackets. To enact these "tax hikes" on the wealthy, Congress doesn't need to
do anything—it will happen automatically at the end of 2010, once the Bush tax cuts are over.
There's a lot of "debate" about this, but for the Democrats who control Congress, the political calculus is irresistible. Those who would fall into the two higher
brackets account for just 3.4 percent of all taxpayers, according to the Tax Policy Center, and those people tend to be Republicans anyway. So few Democratic votes
would be at stake. And Republicans themselves have been bellyaching about how important it is to start attacking the debt. Republicans counter by arguing that enacting
any tax increase in a weak economy is dangerous, because it could crimp spending just when it's needed most. There's truth to that, but the majority of evidence
suggests that tax increases on the wealthy would cut into what they save, not what they spend. The media will treat this whole issue as a huge drama, but the fact that
a Democratic Congress would have to pass a new law to prevent higher taxes on the wealthy weighs heavily in favor of a tax increase. Call your accountant.
The middle class will get a temporary pass, but it will only defer the inevitable pain. Obama has pledged no new taxes on the middle class, and no matter how
implausible that is, it's hard to see him breaking that promise in his first term. Besides, raising the income tax rates on the majority of taxpayers would be risky in
a lousy economy, so the odds are high that Congress will extend the Bush tax cuts for those who fall below the $200,000/$250,000 thresholds. The Senate, which moves
slower than the House, may not get to that before the November elections, so the action may come in the lame-duck session that follows, leading to plenty of high-volume
gamesmanship right up until the elections. But not much will change for the majority of taxpayers.
The respite, however, will be short-lived. One reasonable guess is that the Bush cuts will be extended by only two years, forcing Washington to deal with them again in
2012—when the economy, presumably, will be stronger. At that point or soon after, Congress will have to get serious about new taxes—and there aren't nearly enough
wealthy Americans to finance a solution, at any tax rate. "We've been selling government services at 80 to 90 percent of their cost," says Clint Stretch, managing
principal for tax policy at Deloitte Tax. "We're going to have to start selling them at a premium to pay for the discounts in the past."
Possibilities include not just higher tax rates on those who already pay, but a host of scaled-back deductions—including the mortgage-interest deduction for home
purchases—and a new value-added tax that could raise the cost of most goods and services. Exemptions for lower-income workers could be narrowed as well, so more people
pay taxes. The tumult will be fascinating, since voters are likely to revolt no matter how bankrupt American becomes or what is fiscally prudent. But for now,
politicians are looking the other way.
The "making work pay" credit has a good chance of being extended for one more year, through 2011. This was part of the 2009 stimulus plan that reduced the tax burden
for individuals by $400 and for couples by $800, up to income thresholds of $95,000 and $195,000. It was initially put into effect for 2009 and 2010; Obama wants to
extend it through 2011, and he'll probably get his wish. The tax credit benefits about three-quarters of all taxpayers, and can plausibly be counted as additional
"stimulus" that will help the economy recover. So it has popular appeal despite an estimated cost of about $60 billion in lost government revenue for each year it's in
effect. It wouldn't be surprising if Obama pushed to extend this into 2012 as well, to claim credit for middle-class tax cuts in an election year.
Estate taxes have nowhere to go but up, especially since they were cut to nothing at all for 2010. There are two basic issues: What the tax rate should be, and what
portion of an estate should be exempt from taxes before the government takes its share. Most proposals are coalescing around an exemption of between $3.5 million and $5
million, and tax rates that range from 35 to 50 percent after that. Conservatives loathe the "death" tax, complaining that it's a second levy on money's that already
been taxed once. But unbeknownst to them, lean times have turned public opinion squarely against the super-rich,Classic Cardy Boots UGG Boots Classic Mini UGG Boots UGG Classic Cardy Boots who are the only ones really affected by estate taxes.
After the 2010 holiday, a reinstatement seems inevitable
predict what's going to happen.
Tax policy over the last 20 years has swung left and right based on the ideology of the governing party. But America can no longer afford the luxury of a manic tax code
driven by what the party in power thinks is fair. Instead, simple math is now taking over. Revenue from individual income
taxes, for example, was relatively stable between 1970 and 2000, ranging from about 8 to 10 percent of GDP, according to the Congressional Budget Office. After the Bush
tax cuts of 2001 and 2003, that figure fell to a record low of about 7 percent. The late, great recession drove it even lower.
If federal spending had fallen by a similar amount during the last decade, President Obama might be able to extend all those tax cuts once they expire at the end of
this year, and declare America Low-Tax Nation. But of course government spending has gone up and up, thanks to two overseas wars, skyrocketing Medicare and Medicaid
costs, and a brutal recession that drove tax revenue down at the same time the government spent more than $1 trillion in stimulus aid. The resulting federal debt, about
$14 trillion, is now as big as the entire economy. If it continues to mushroom as forecast, the debt will eventually crush us all via rising interest rates, stagnant
growth, and pure shame.
It's the job of Obama and his fellow politicians to make sure that doesn't happen, and they're thinking about getting around to it some day, maybe. Most economists feel
the solution is a combination of tax increases and spending cuts, since doing one or the other alone would be too draconian to disguise with the usual opposite-speak
out of Washington. The first real opportunity to do something arises this fall, since income taxes for most Americans will automatically go up unless Congress and Obama
extend some of the Bush tax cuts. Here's what's likely to happen:
Wealthy taxpayers are going to pay more. Obama wants to raise the top two income brackets from the Bush-era levels, which means the top rate will rise from 35 to 39.6
percent and the rate in the next bracket will rise from 33 to 36 percent. That effectively means that taxes will rise for individuals with income over $200,000 and
couples earning over $250,000 (after accounting for deductions). There will also be new limits (same as the old ones, before the Bush cuts were enacted) on the total
amount of allowable deductions, which will bump a few additional people into these higher brackets. To enact these "tax hikes" on the wealthy, Congress doesn't need to
do anything—it will happen automatically at the end of 2010, once the Bush tax cuts are over.
There's a lot of "debate" about this, but for the Democrats who control Congress, the political calculus is irresistible. Those who would fall into the two higher
brackets account for just 3.4 percent of all taxpayers, according to the Tax Policy Center, and those people tend to be Republicans anyway. So few Democratic votes
would be at stake. And Republicans themselves have been bellyaching about how important it is to start attacking the debt. Republicans counter by arguing that enacting
any tax increase in a weak economy is dangerous, because it could crimp spending just when it's needed most. There's truth to that, but the majority of evidence
suggests that tax increases on the wealthy would cut into what they save, not what they spend. The media will treat this whole issue as a huge drama, but the fact that
a Democratic Congress would have to pass a new law to prevent higher taxes on the wealthy weighs heavily in favor of a tax increase. Call your accountant.
The middle class will get a temporary pass, but it will only defer the inevitable pain. Obama has pledged no new taxes on the middle class, and no matter how
implausible that is, it's hard to see him breaking that promise in his first term. Besides, raising the income tax rates on the majority of taxpayers would be risky in
a lousy economy, so the odds are high that Congress will extend the Bush tax cuts for those who fall below the $200,000/$250,000 thresholds. The Senate, which moves
slower than the House, may not get to that before the November elections, so the action may come in the lame-duck session that follows, leading to plenty of high-volume
gamesmanship right up until the elections. But not much will change for the majority of taxpayers.
The respite, however, will be short-lived. One reasonable guess is that the Bush cuts will be extended by only two years, forcing Washington to deal with them again in
2012—when the economy, presumably, will be stronger. At that point or soon after, Congress will have to get serious about new taxes—and there aren't nearly enough
wealthy Americans to finance a solution, at any tax rate. "We've been selling government services at 80 to 90 percent of their cost," says Clint Stretch, managing
principal for tax policy at Deloitte Tax. "We're going to have to start selling them at a premium to pay for the discounts in the past."
Possibilities include not just higher tax rates on those who already pay, but a host of scaled-back deductions—including the mortgage-interest deduction for home
purchases—and a new value-added tax that could raise the cost of most goods and services. Exemptions for lower-income workers could be narrowed as well, so more people
pay taxes. The tumult will be fascinating, since voters are likely to revolt no matter how bankrupt American becomes or what is fiscally prudent. But for now,
politicians are looking the other way.
The "making work pay" credit has a good chance of being extended for one more year, through 2011. This was part of the 2009 stimulus plan that reduced the tax burden
for individuals by $400 and for couples by $800, up to income thresholds of $95,000 and $195,000. It was initially put into effect for 2009 and 2010; Obama wants to
extend it through 2011, and he'll probably get his wish. The tax credit benefits about three-quarters of all taxpayers, and can plausibly be counted as additional
"stimulus" that will help the economy recover. So it has popular appeal despite an estimated cost of about $60 billion in lost government revenue for each year it's in
effect. It wouldn't be surprising if Obama pushed to extend this into 2012 as well, to claim credit for middle-class tax cuts in an election year.
Estate taxes have nowhere to go but up, especially since they were cut to nothing at all for 2010. There are two basic issues: What the tax rate should be, and what
portion of an estate should be exempt from taxes before the government takes its share. Most proposals are coalescing around an exemption of between $3.5 million and $5
million, and tax rates that range from 35 to 50 percent after that. Conservatives loathe the "death" tax, complaining that it's a second levy on money's that already
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After the 2010 holiday, a reinstatement seems inevitable
Cowan says. "Even in this economic environment
DNC chairman Tim Kaine said, "The men in charge of Republican campaigns made it crystal clear what Republican candidates plan to do if elected—take us backward." The DNC followed up with a Web video entitled "Exact Same Agenda." The narrator quotes Sessions and adds: "The exact same agenda that cost 8 million Americans their jobs."
Behind this dustup is a growing realization among Democrats that there is still plenty of mileage in bashing Bush, even though he has been out of office for 18 months. Fifty-three percent of voters blame him for the sad state of today's economy, according to a new survey by Third Way, a self-described moderate think tank. And by 46 percent to 32 percent, Americans say Obama's economic ideas are better than Bush's. Among independents, a key swing vote in many races, the margin is 39 to 30 in Obama's favor. [See photos of the Obamas behind the scenes.]
Republicans say all this is unfair, that Obama needs to take responsibility for current conditions and not blame everything on his predecessor. But each party has a track record of pointing fingers at unpopular past presidents. The GOP did it for years with Democrat Jimmy Carter, who presided over hard times, and the Democrats did it for two generations with Republican Herbert Hoover, who was in office at the start of the Depression. Now the Democrats see an opening to frame the fall election as what one party strategist called "a choice between Obama and Bush, rather than a referendum on the [current] president's policies."
Of course, there are still positive signs for the GOP. Republicans hold a 3-point edge in the generic congressional ballot that offers a general choice between Democrats or Republicans, according to Third Way polling. And most voters believe in the private sector rather than government as the engine to best generate a recovery, which is considered a GOP article of faith. Perhaps most important, two thirds of Americans see congressional Republicans and their economic ideas as "new and completely separate from those of the former president," according to the analysis by Third Way.
But Jon Cowan, the think tank's president, says this might be a tentative conclusion, and that if Democrats can tether the GOP to Bush, they can maintain control of Congress. "The November elections could completely turn on whether voters believe that Republican ideas are new or a return to the Bush policies," Cowan says. "Even in this economic environment, Republicans cannot win if they are associated with the economic policies of the former president." And that's just what the Democrats are trying to do. Making the elections a contest between Obama and Bush may be the Democrats' only hope of hanging onto their majorities.
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Behind this dustup is a growing realization among Democrats that there is still plenty of mileage in bashing Bush, even though he has been out of office for 18 months. Fifty-three percent of voters blame him for the sad state of today's economy, according to a new survey by Third Way, a self-described moderate think tank. And by 46 percent to 32 percent, Americans say Obama's economic ideas are better than Bush's. Among independents, a key swing vote in many races, the margin is 39 to 30 in Obama's favor. [See photos of the Obamas behind the scenes.]
Republicans say all this is unfair, that Obama needs to take responsibility for current conditions and not blame everything on his predecessor. But each party has a track record of pointing fingers at unpopular past presidents. The GOP did it for years with Democrat Jimmy Carter, who presided over hard times, and the Democrats did it for two generations with Republican Herbert Hoover, who was in office at the start of the Depression. Now the Democrats see an opening to frame the fall election as what one party strategist called "a choice between Obama and Bush, rather than a referendum on the [current] president's policies."
Of course, there are still positive signs for the GOP. Republicans hold a 3-point edge in the generic congressional ballot that offers a general choice between Democrats or Republicans, according to Third Way polling. And most voters believe in the private sector rather than government as the engine to best generate a recovery, which is considered a GOP article of faith. Perhaps most important, two thirds of Americans see congressional Republicans and their economic ideas as "new and completely separate from those of the former president," according to the analysis by Third Way.
But Jon Cowan, the think tank's president, says this might be a tentative conclusion, and that if Democrats can tether the GOP to Bush, they can maintain control of Congress. "The November elections could completely turn on whether voters believe that Republican ideas are new or a return to the Bush policies," Cowan says. "Even in this economic environment, Republicans cannot win if they are associated with the economic policies of the former president." And that's just what the Democrats are trying to do. Making the elections a contest between Obama and Bush may be the Democrats' only hope of hanging onto their majorities.
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Who were the real heroes of the American Revolution?
Of course, the Founding Fathers, George Washington in particular, were marvelous leaders and deserve a great deal of credit. But they get a lot of credit. The people that go missing from the story are often anonymous, the kinds of people that showed up in Lexington and Concord, insurgents in little towns. They're just people who were caught up in one of the great events of our history.
How did these people come together?
Without newspapers or weekly journals, there would have been no revolution. Little communities published reports of their own revolutionary activities that were picked up and reprinted in distant places. And the effect of this was to give individuals a sense of solidarity with distant strangers, largely without the help or even the interest of the famous Founding Fathers.
What relationship did these "founding farmers" have with the Founding Fathers?
The Founding Fathers went to the Congress that first met in 1774, and they passed statutes that affected these little communities, the most famous being the [Continental] Association. What this did was to invite every community to create a local Committee of Safety to monitor revolutionary activities, and these were entirely elected. It's estimated that over 15,000 men served on these committees in the first year, and they had never held political office or seen it as their social role to serve in a political office before this. The Congress and the Founding Fathers issued the invitation, but the people took it and ran with it. They created, in their own communities, an infrastructure of revolution that perhaps the Founding Fathers had not anticipated.
What did the founders think of this result?
By and large, the Founding Fathers were a little uneasy that perhaps they had released popular democracy in ways they feared occasionally would get out of control.
Are there any key figures who should be added to the canon of Founding Fathers?
I suspect these people would be embarrassed to be put in the same group as the Founding Fathers, but one was Samuel Thompson, who lived in Brunswick, Maine, which was then Massachusetts. He was a tough-minded, Scotch-Irish person who was a fierce insurgent, and he was ready to start the revolution long before anyone else. He kidnapped British officers; he tried to capturebuy ugg boots Classic Argyle Knit UGG Boots Ugg Stripe Cable Knit Boots a British ship. This was before the Declaration of Independence.
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How did these people come together?
Without newspapers or weekly journals, there would have been no revolution. Little communities published reports of their own revolutionary activities that were picked up and reprinted in distant places. And the effect of this was to give individuals a sense of solidarity with distant strangers, largely without the help or even the interest of the famous Founding Fathers.
What relationship did these "founding farmers" have with the Founding Fathers?
The Founding Fathers went to the Congress that first met in 1774, and they passed statutes that affected these little communities, the most famous being the [Continental] Association. What this did was to invite every community to create a local Committee of Safety to monitor revolutionary activities, and these were entirely elected. It's estimated that over 15,000 men served on these committees in the first year, and they had never held political office or seen it as their social role to serve in a political office before this. The Congress and the Founding Fathers issued the invitation, but the people took it and ran with it. They created, in their own communities, an infrastructure of revolution that perhaps the Founding Fathers had not anticipated.
What did the founders think of this result?
By and large, the Founding Fathers were a little uneasy that perhaps they had released popular democracy in ways they feared occasionally would get out of control.
Are there any key figures who should be added to the canon of Founding Fathers?
I suspect these people would be embarrassed to be put in the same group as the Founding Fathers, but one was Samuel Thompson, who lived in Brunswick, Maine, which was then Massachusetts. He was a tough-minded, Scotch-Irish person who was a fierce insurgent, and he was ready to start the revolution long before anyone else. He kidnapped British officers; he tried to capturebuy ugg boots Classic Argyle Knit UGG Boots Ugg Stripe Cable Knit Boots a British ship. This was before the Declaration of Independence.
Wednesday, July 28, 2010
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However, the mayor of Duisburg told a press conference that it was too early to blame anyone for the incident.
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The organiser of the festival said that there would be no more Love Parades.
"The Love Parade has always been a joyful and peaceful party, but in future would always be overshadowed by yesterday's events," , Rainer Schaller said.
"Out of respect for the victims, their families and friends, we are going to discontinue the event in the future, and that means the end of the Love Parade."
German prosecutors have launched a criminal investigation into the disaster.
Foreign nationals
Officials faced angry questions at the hour-long press conference in Duisburg.
Mayor Adolf Sauerland said that although the question of why the disaster had happened was "absolutely justified and must be answered" he insisted that until the investigation was complete, any apportioning of guilt would be "out of order".
Tributes at Love Parade, 25 July A number of tributes have been placed at the site of the tragedy
"That would not serve the victims, nor would it serve the families," he said.
Mr Sauerland said 340 people had been injured.
Sixteen of the dead had been identified, he added, and four of the victims were foreigners: one from the Netherlands, one from Australia, one from Italy and one China. They ranged in age from just over 20 to 40.
Mr Sauerland said that a security plan for the festival had been worked out beforehand "which gave no reason to believe that there would be a problem".
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The organiser of the festival said that there would be no more Love Parades.
"The Love Parade has always been a joyful and peaceful party, but in future would always be overshadowed by yesterday's events," , Rainer Schaller said.
"Out of respect for the victims, their families and friends, we are going to discontinue the event in the future, and that means the end of the Love Parade."
German prosecutors have launched a criminal investigation into the disaster.
Foreign nationals
Officials faced angry questions at the hour-long press conference in Duisburg.
Mayor Adolf Sauerland said that although the question of why the disaster had happened was "absolutely justified and must be answered" he insisted that until the investigation was complete, any apportioning of guilt would be "out of order".
Tributes at Love Parade, 25 July A number of tributes have been placed at the site of the tragedy
"That would not serve the victims, nor would it serve the families," he said.
Mr Sauerland said 340 people had been injured.
Sixteen of the dead had been identified, he added, and four of the victims were foreigners: one from the Netherlands, one from Australia, one from Italy and one China. They ranged in age from just over 20 to 40.
Mr Sauerland said that a security plan for the festival had been worked out beforehand "which gave no reason to believe that there would be a problem".
But BBC Berlin correspondent Tristana Moore says critics argued that the organisers and police were not prepared for Replica Handbags Men MBT Shuguli GTX Shoes replica Louis Vuitton handbags Discount Christian Louboutin Sandals Replica Chanel Bags such huge numbers of visitors and the site itself - an old railway yard - was too small and completely unsuitabl
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South Africa's different racial and cultural groups usually live in harmony with each other.
However, while they mix daily in the workplace, at school and sometimes to socialise, they generally lead separate lives.
The World Cup showed that South Africans can unite behind a single cause, but racism is still a sensitive subject here.
It only takes one racially charged incident to drive people to align with those of their own skin colour.
Nelson Mandela's "rainbow nation" has not yet been realised.
This is not least because defence lawyer Kemp J Kemp represented President Jacob Zuma in a rape case four years ago, our reporter says. Mr Zuma was acquitted.
In a statement read out by their lawyer, the men said that the video had been made to demonstrate the traditions of their hall of residence and to protest at plans to
make the university more racially mixed.
They said the food had not been urinated on - that had been an illusion.
They also claim the staff had taken part willingly.
But the men agreed that they would never have performed their actions if they had known the consequences.
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attention.
Analysis
Continue reading the main story
Pumza Fihlani BBC News, Johannesburg
South Africa's different racial and cultural groups usually live in harmony with each other.
However, while they mix daily in the workplace, at school and sometimes to socialise, they generally lead separate lives.
The World Cup showed that South Africans can unite behind a single cause, but racism is still a sensitive subject here.
It only takes one racially charged incident to drive people to align with those of their own skin colour.
Nelson Mandela's "rainbow nation" has not yet been realised.
This is not least because defence lawyer Kemp J Kemp represented President Jacob Zuma in a rape case four years ago, our reporter says. Mr Zuma was acquitted.
In a statement read out by their lawyer, the men said that the video had been made to demonstrate the traditions of their hall of residence and to protest at plans to
make the university more racially mixed.
They said the food had not been urinated on - that had been an illusion.
They also claim the staff had taken part willingly.
But the men agreed that they would never have performed their actions if they had known the consequences.
In the video, apparently filmed in 2007, the four women and a man were forced to drink full bottles of beer and perform athletic tasks.
But it is the final extractreplica bags Men MBT Casual Shoes Replica Handbags Discount Christian Louboutin Glitter Pumps MBT shoes of the film that most angered members of the public.
Monday, July 26, 2010
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As for Bob Murphy, he had seen all five of his brothers go through ugly divorces, and he wanted none of it.
So when Murphy and his wife decided to split up earlier this year, one of his brothers, hoping to save his little brother from the same bad experience, suggested Murphy call Zarzynski.
"Instead of both of us going out to find the most expensive, meanest lawyer we each could find, we sat down together — on the same side of the table — and figured out what would be best for our kids," Murphy says.
It took four hours.
Together, Murphy and his now ex-wife decided he would keep the house when they divorced and stay there with their four kids, ages 21, 18, 12 and 10.
"After it was all said and done, we agreed that this is a good deal for both of us," he says.
By their agreement, his ex-wife gets the kids three days a week. But he wants her to see them as much as she likes, so they often talk daily to arrange visits. He even made a key to his house available, to make it easier for her to pick up forgotten homework or sports gear while he was at work.
Setting the tone
How parents interact and handle the kids during the initial separation and early in the divorce sets the tone for the years ahead, says Barbara Schaffer, a clinical social worker in Tucson, who is part of the Collaborative Law Group of Southern Arizona. She got involved in the friendly divorce movement in 2002 after going through her own divorce and thinking there had to be a better way.
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So when Murphy and his wife decided to split up earlier this year, one of his brothers, hoping to save his little brother from the same bad experience, suggested Murphy call Zarzynski.
"Instead of both of us going out to find the most expensive, meanest lawyer we each could find, we sat down together — on the same side of the table — and figured out what would be best for our kids," Murphy says.
It took four hours.
Together, Murphy and his now ex-wife decided he would keep the house when they divorced and stay there with their four kids, ages 21, 18, 12 and 10.
"After it was all said and done, we agreed that this is a good deal for both of us," he says.
By their agreement, his ex-wife gets the kids three days a week. But he wants her to see them as much as she likes, so they often talk daily to arrange visits. He even made a key to his house available, to make it easier for her to pick up forgotten homework or sports gear while he was at work.
Setting the tone
How parents interact and handle the kids during the initial separation and early in the divorce sets the tone for the years ahead, says Barbara Schaffer, a clinical social worker in Tucson, who is part of the Collaborative Law Group of Southern Arizona. She got involved in the friendly divorce movement in 2002 after going through her own divorce and thinking there had to be a better way.
Research shows that kidsbuy ugg boots Classic Argyle Knit UGG Boots Ugg Stripe Cable Knit Boots who remain close to both parents are less stressed by divorce, and dads who are connected to their kids are more likely to keep up with their obligations, financial and otherwise.
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Most divorce cases still are handled in the traditional way, with lawyers on each side trying to get the best deal for their client, often through nasty disagreements over custody, child support, property settlements and finances. Divorcing couples typically aren't feeling friendly toward each other anyway, and contentious experiences in court can make those feelings even worse.
"It makes it almost impossible to have a civil relationship going forward. You don't forget what it's like to be cross-examined by your spouse's lawyer," says family law attorney John Zarzynski, who co-founded Agreement House. "It sets them up for years and years of not being able to communicate well."
Mediation is one kind of a friendly divorce. Collaboration is another, in which both parties retain their own attorneys but also use experts and work together for a solution for everyone. Couples don't set foot in court in either instance. Proponents say it reduces the emotional costs on everyone; both children and adults start their new lives on relatively stable ground.
No one keeps statistics on the number of mediated and collaborative divorces. But Zarzynski, during 31 years of practice, has seen the trend firsthand. When he started, mediated cases were rare. Ten years ago, he mediated about a dozen a year; last year, that number was 75.
A typical traditional divorce can stretch out for months — even years — and cost both parties $15,000 to $25,000.
Zarzynski says a mediated divorce, on average, costs $1,000 and takes 70 days, including the state's mandatory cooling-off period of 60 days.
A collaborative divorce involves more people — it may add a financial adviser, psychologist or divorce coach to the mix — so it costs a bit more than a mediated divorce. A 2004 study in Texas shows that instead of a typical 18-month, $14,000 process through litigation, a collaborative divorce took an average of 18 weeks and $9,000 to complete.
And a divorce with no kids involved and a do-it-yourself legal kit for $39.95 may run $500 with court fees.
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Mediation is one kind of a friendly divorce. Collaboration is another, in which both parties retain their own attorneys but also use experts and work together for a solution for everyone. Couples don't set foot in court in either instance. Proponents say it reduces the emotional costs on everyone; both children and adults start their new lives on relatively stable ground.
No one keeps statistics on the number of mediated and collaborative divorces. But Zarzynski, during 31 years of practice, has seen the trend firsthand. When he started, mediated cases were rare. Ten years ago, he mediated about a dozen a year; last year, that number was 75.
A typical traditional divorce can stretch out for months — even years — and cost both parties $15,000 to $25,000.
Zarzynski says a mediated divorce, on average, costs $1,000 and takes 70 days, including the state's mandatory cooling-off period of 60 days.
A collaborative divorce involves more people — it may add a financial adviser, psychologist or divorce coach to the mix — so it costs a bit more than a mediated divorce. A 2004 study in Texas shows that instead of a typical 18-month, $14,000 process through litigation, a collaborative divorce took an average of 18 weeks and $9,000 to complete.
And a divorce with no kids involved and a do-it-yourself legal kit for $39.95 may run $500 with court fees.
Over the past 30 years, mediation's popularity has grown as an alternative to going to court across the U.S. in all kinds of legal disputes. In California, mediation is mandatory for contested child custody and visitation.buy ugg boots Classic Argyle Knit UGG Boots Ugg Stripe Cable Knit Boots And, in attempts to ease the negative effects of divorce on children, at least 28 states require divorcing couples to attend parenting classes that among other things teach the importance of parenting together.
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The ship then went on to unload its cargo in Ivory Coast.
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* Guy Oulla's full story
Trafigura employee Naeem Ahmed, who was involved in the ship's operation in Amsterdam, was fined 25,000 euros and the captain of the Probo Koala, 46-year-old Sergiy Chertov, was sentenced to a five-year suspended jail term.
This is the first time Trafigura has faced criminal charges since the toxic waste scandal unfolded in Ivory Coast's commercial capital, Abidjan, in 2006.
Trafigura, an oil trading company, initially tried to clean up low-grade oil by tipping caustic soda into the hold of the Probo Koala. The company tried to unload the waste in Amsterdam for treatment, declaring it as "harmless slops".
When the treatment company came back with a higher price for cleaning the waste, the cargo was shipped to Africa where it ended up in Abidjan to be handled at a much lower rate.
Presiding Judge Frans Bauduin said: "Trafigura - which by that time knew of the exact composition [of the waste] - should never have agreed to its processing at such a price."
Timeline
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Sept 2006 - Thousands in Ivory Coast report falling ill from waste in Abidjan
Oct 2006 - buy ugg boots Classic Argyle Knit UGG Boots Ugg Stripe Cable Knit Boots About 1,000 Ivorians sue Trafigura
Continue reading the main story
“Start Quote
It is a good thing that they have been found guilty but it would be even better if they were sent to jail”
End Quote Guy Oulla Alleged waste victim
* Guy Oulla's full story
Trafigura employee Naeem Ahmed, who was involved in the ship's operation in Amsterdam, was fined 25,000 euros and the captain of the Probo Koala, 46-year-old Sergiy Chertov, was sentenced to a five-year suspended jail term.
This is the first time Trafigura has faced criminal charges since the toxic waste scandal unfolded in Ivory Coast's commercial capital, Abidjan, in 2006.
Trafigura, an oil trading company, initially tried to clean up low-grade oil by tipping caustic soda into the hold of the Probo Koala. The company tried to unload the waste in Amsterdam for treatment, declaring it as "harmless slops".
When the treatment company came back with a higher price for cleaning the waste, the cargo was shipped to Africa where it ended up in Abidjan to be handled at a much lower rate.
Presiding Judge Frans Bauduin said: "Trafigura - which by that time knew of the exact composition [of the waste] - should never have agreed to its processing at such a price."
Timeline
Continue reading the main story
Sept 2006 - Thousands in Ivory Coast report falling ill from waste in Abidjan
Oct 2006 - buy ugg boots Classic Argyle Knit UGG Boots Ugg Stripe Cable Knit Boots About 1,000 Ivorians sue Trafigura
Coast report falling
The ship then went on to unload its cargo in Ivory Coast.
Continue reading the main story
“Start Quote
It is a good thing that they have been found guilty but it would be even better if they were sent to jail”
End Quote Guy Oulla Alleged waste victim
* Guy Oulla's full story
Trafigura employee Naeem Ahmed, who was involved in the ship's operation in Amsterdam, was fined 25,000 euros and the captain of the Probo Koala, 46-year-old Sergiy Chertov, was sentenced to a five-year suspended jail term.
This is the first time Trafigura has faced criminal charges since the toxic waste scandal unfolded in Ivory Coast's commercial capital, Abidjan, in 2006.
Trafigura, an oil trading company, initially tried to clean up low-grade oil by tipping caustic soda into the hold of the Probo Koala. The company tried to unload the waste in Amsterdam for treatment, declaring it as "harmless slops".
When the treatment company came back with a higher price for cleaning the waste, the cargo was shipped to Africa where it ended up in Abidjan to be handled at a much lower rate.
Presiding Judge Frans Bauduin said: "Trafigura - which by that time knew of the exact composition [of the waste] - should never have agreed to its processing at such a price."
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Trafigura employee Naeem Ahmed, who was involved in the ship's operation in Amsterdam, was fined 25,000 euros and the captain of the Probo Koala, 46-year-old Sergiy Chertov, was sentenced to a five-year suspended jail term.
This is the first time Trafigura has faced criminal charges since the toxic waste scandal unfolded in Ivory Coast's commercial capital, Abidjan, in 2006.
Trafigura, an oil trading company, initially tried to clean up low-grade oil by tipping caustic soda into the hold of the Probo Koala. The company tried to unload the waste in Amsterdam for treatment, declaring it as "harmless slops".
When the treatment company came back with a higher price for cleaning the waste, the cargo was shipped to Africa where it ended up in Abidjan to be handled at a much lower rate.
Presiding Judge Frans Bauduin said: "Trafigura - which by that time knew of the exact composition [of the waste] - should never have agreed to its processing at such a price."
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Sept 2006 - Thousands in Ivory Coast report falling ill from waste in Abidjan
Oct 2006 - buy ugg boots Classic Argyle Knit UGG Boots Ugg Stripe Cable Knit Boots About 1,000 Ivorians sue Trafigura
court in Ivory Coast found
A statement from Trafigura said: "Concerning the delivery of dangerous goods, it is important that the court has noted that there was limited risk to human health from these slops, and indeed no damage occurred in Amsterdam."
Trafigura said it was considering an appeal.
A lawyer representing the company, Robert de Bree, said: "I think it's important to notice that the convictions relate to highly technical, complex legal matters and we will carefully study the judgement to look at the possibility of an appeal."
Another Trafigura lawyer, Michael Wladimiroff, was quoted by Associated Press news agency as saying the company believed the Marine Pollution Treaty applied and that the court had incorrectly applied the terms of another waste management treaty.
The firm also maintained that Mr Ahmed "did nothing wrong".
Out-of-court settlement
Greenpeace, which brought this case, has welcomed the outcome, saying it was a warning to firms not to export waste to developing countries.
Waste site near Abidjan, file picture The risk posed by the waste has been heavily disputed
Greenpeace toxics campaigner, Marietta Harjono, said that further legal action should be taken against Trafigura: "We must also be very clear that justice is not complete yet, because this is only the beginning, because Trafigura has not been brought to trial yet for the deliberate dumping of toxic waste in Africa."
One of those who fell ill after waste was dumped, Ivorian Guy Oulla, told the BBC: "I believe it is a very good decision because people should pay for what they do, you know. So, I agree with that decision. You know,buy ugg boots Classic Argyle Knit UGG Boots Ugg Stripe Cable Knit Boots we live in Africa and it could happen again because in Africa people do everything for money."
In 2008, a court in Ivory Coast found two non-Trafigura employees guilty of illegally dumping the waste.
Trafigura said it was considering an appeal.
A lawyer representing the company, Robert de Bree, said: "I think it's important to notice that the convictions relate to highly technical, complex legal matters and we will carefully study the judgement to look at the possibility of an appeal."
Another Trafigura lawyer, Michael Wladimiroff, was quoted by Associated Press news agency as saying the company believed the Marine Pollution Treaty applied and that the court had incorrectly applied the terms of another waste management treaty.
The firm also maintained that Mr Ahmed "did nothing wrong".
Out-of-court settlement
Greenpeace, which brought this case, has welcomed the outcome, saying it was a warning to firms not to export waste to developing countries.
Waste site near Abidjan, file picture The risk posed by the waste has been heavily disputed
Greenpeace toxics campaigner, Marietta Harjono, said that further legal action should be taken against Trafigura: "We must also be very clear that justice is not complete yet, because this is only the beginning, because Trafigura has not been brought to trial yet for the deliberate dumping of toxic waste in Africa."
One of those who fell ill after waste was dumped, Ivorian Guy Oulla, told the BBC: "I believe it is a very good decision because people should pay for what they do, you know. So, I agree with that decision. You know,buy ugg boots Classic Argyle Knit UGG Boots Ugg Stripe Cable Knit Boots we live in Africa and it could happen again because in Africa people do everything for money."
In 2008, a court in Ivory Coast found two non-Trafigura employees guilty of illegally dumping the waste.
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