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Ingrown Hair Treatment Description

A post epilating or after shaving solution which eliminates ingrown hair, redness, bumps and irritation caused by shaving, waxing, tweezing and other hair removal methods.

Who Can Use It

Both men and women.

How It Is Used

For large areas, spray directly onto the affected area.

For smaller and sensitive areas such as eyebrows or bikini area apply with a cotton swab.

Apply liberally and rub in thoroughly immediately after every hair removal session. Then 2 to 3 times daily until the skin clears.

When Results Can Be Expected

Ingrown Hair Treatment eliminates ingrown hair within a few days.

Where It Can Be Used

On any area of the body where hair has been removed.

The Pain Factor

Minor stinging may be experienced due to the alcohol content. The effect is similar to most aftershave products.

To minimize this effect for sensitive skin, allow 10-30 minutes after epilating or shaving before applying Ingrown Hair Treatment.

How It Works

Ingrown Hair Treatment mildly exfoliates the outer dermal layer of skin while adding elasticity to the newly exposed hair.

This releases the trapped hair from under the constantly regenerating layers of skin.

Ingrown Hair Treatment is effective for both the treatment and prevention of ingrown hairs.

Safety Standards

Ingrown Hair Treatment does not use Acetylsalicylate (ASA) to deaden pain like some other products.

Even those allergic to Aspirin can safely use Ingrown Hair Treatment.

Ingrown Hair Treatment also provides antiseptic and antibacterial benefits to skin.

Who Makes It

Nisim International

204 Wilkinson Rd.

Brampton Ontario

Canada L6T 4M4

The Guarantee

Ingrown Hair Treatment is backed by an unconditional, indefinite, money-back guarantee.

If for any reason a user is dissatisfied, just return the remaining solution to Nisim International for a courteous refund.

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There are times in a relationship when “the magic dies”, or when “the spark is lost”, that we find our partner beginning to stray away from our hearts. Infidelity is often the horrible result. So what are the 10 signs of cheating spouse behavior? And if infidelity has indeed taken our partners away from us, do we want to get out of these relationships, or do we wish to salvage them?

If you suspect infidelity, but are unsure, see if your partner exhibits any of these telltale signs.

10 Signs of Cheating Spouse

He or she has;

* Taken a rather sudden interest in personal appearance - acquires new clothes, changes or pays more-than-usual attention to hairstyle, starts to use (or has changed) perfume, cologne, aftershave, etc., and/or suddenly takes to working out or losing weight.

* Become uncharacteristically argumentative for no apparent reason, easily angered, even blowing up at the slightest comments and storming out of the house, being gone for hours… almost as though the whole thing was planned.

* Taken up new interests or hobbies that are surprisingly out of character, and they don’t include you - explaining that these things are for doing with their workmates or friends.

* Often leaves the room to take phone calls, whispers and then quickly hangs up when you enter the room, and has turned the ringer off on their cell phone - often when you answer the phone, the caller hangs up… the number always being listed as private.

* Immediately changed or closed the program window on the computer when you walk by, suddenly has new e-mail addresses you never knew about, changed the passwords on those that you do know about, stays up at night on the computer even after you’re asleep and erases the history files every time.

* Kept hidden all of the phone and credit card statements - they don’t seem to be anywhere.

* Started to regularly have “girl’s/boy’s nights out” - though she/he never has before.

* Started a new habit of showering immediately upon arriving home late from work.

* Told you he/she was “too tired” to be intimate with you at night… too often.

* Had sudden changes in their work schedule - maybe starting earlier, or ending later, or there are new job related demands; dinners, late meetings, etc. and won’t share details with you, seeming distant and closed off, or being very vague about what goes on at those times they have to return home late.

Of course, there may be logical reasons for some of these 10 signs of cheating spouse behavior, but if your partner is exhibiting most or all of these, then you need to understand that the logical reason could be that your partner is cheating on you.

If this is the case, yet you wish to salvage the relationship and get your partner back to you, and exclusively to you and you alone, then there is more than mere hope… there is help.

Now, too often, I’ve seen ads everywhere for these services that help people get into a new relationship - but I don’t see any for those who want to salvage the relationships they are in right now, that are in trouble. Does everyone want to just take the easy way out and quit so quickly and start anew?

Granted, being faced with cheating is a terrible torture to go through, and in some cases, depending on the situation, it may be best to get out of the relationship and start over with someone new.

But for those relationships with too much good history to let go of… or even those with children involved… for those that are worth salvaging, even in the face of infidelity, there is still hope.

However, it isn’t easy. There are volumes of feelings to weed through, and much needs to be learned (or even relearned) about our partners, and indeed ourselves, in order for the process of reuniting distant hearts to gain a proper foothold.

The problem with this is that it can’t be done alone without the help of someone in the position to give good counsel.

I have found a source for this, and I can only say that it is astounding. What I found is a genuinely giving human being who has helped over 6,100 people, men and women in 67 countries, completely mend their relationships no matter the cause of the breakup - and surprisingly, it was all done by working through the internet. This man has even reversed divorce more than a thousand times.

If you would like to get to know this man, he offers his postal mailing address and his e-mail address on his website, and encourages you to contact him with your situation. To learn more about this brilliant and compassionate miracle worker, please visit my website below, where I introduce him more properly than I can in this article.

Did you know that conventional couples counseling can cost hundreds per session? Often these sessions go for weeks or months - yes, sometimes even years.

Did you also know that the majority of such inordinately expensive counseling cases end in separation and divorce? It would seem, in my very humble opinion, that there is much more focus upon the comfortable ease and acclimation of separation than there is on the virtues of reconciliation.

Would you like a change from all of this in regards to your situation?

Please feel welcome to view the information that I have written on this subject on my website, and do keep standing tall in your heart. There is no situation too dire for hope or help.

titleAdvertising Your Business For Just Pennies A Day!/titlepWith the holiday season just a few months away, its best to start planning now. That simple sentence can send even the most competent business owners into a tailspin. The talks begin about what to choose. Is it better to do promotional apparel or a promotional item? How much should your business spend, and more importantly how much can you afford to spend? Theres no reason to break the bank on a holiday promotion. In fact the most powerful promotional product is a not only cheap giveaway, but its one of the most well known holiday promotional items: a calendar./ppIts easy to not think about promotional calendars when looking for a holiday gift, when there are so many other promotional products out there. But none of them have the same impact as a promotional calendar. A survey done by the Promotional Products Association International (PPAI) found the truth behind calendar advertising and revealed statistics that prove without a doubt that a calendar is the most effective form of advertising out there./ppFor starters, almost everyone uses a calendar and most people use more than one. The study found that households use an average of 4 calendars per home and the typical employee has 2.5 calendars accessible at all times. Think about it. If the kids have dance lessons or if you have applicants coming in for a job interview, whats the easiest way to keep track of them? According to PPAI, 65% of all home and business calendar users write their appointments on a calendar. In addition to that, only 28% of calendars that were being used in homes and 15% that were being used in businesses were purchased by the user. Why buy something that you can get for free?/ppSo why are calendars the perfect promotional gift? Since they are useful items, people appreciate them and they appreciate those who sent them. The PPAI study showed that firms who sent out calendars as gifts saw a 5% increase in business with calendar recipients. In addition to that, 85% of individuals who received calendars at their homes do business with the firm advertised on the calendar./ppHowever, the most interesting statistic released by PPAI is the following: 87% of household recipients and 94% of business recipients can recall the advertisement stated in the message on the calendar. So take some of the guesswork out of holiday shopping for your business this year and think about the message you want to send. If youre looking for a simple way to say thank you, choose anything. If youre looking to impress, choose a corporate gift. But if youre looking to give iand/i receive with your holiday promotion, the answer is as simple as a promotional calendar./ppSarah Shepherd is a e-marketing specialist for Motivators, Inc., a Long Island based promotional products distributor. The companys website, a TARGET=_new href=http://www.motivators.comMotivators Promotional Products/a boasts over 30,000 e-commerce enabled promotional products. For more about the products discussed in this article, please visit: a TARGET=_new href=http://www.motivators.com/Promotional-Calendars-Custom-5.htmlMotivators Promotional Calendars/a./pbrbr

titleWhy Medical Professionals Wear Cheap Scrubs/titlepMedical professionals often wear cheap scrubs as their main work wear. Finding work apparel at a reasonable price is quite attractive to anyone in this line of work. Scrubs are popular with all people in this type of profession because they provide hours of care free loose fitting comfortable work clothing for the people who put in long hours at work. When you go to look for uniforms you will be pleased if you can find a good deal on scrubs. Scrubs are without a doubt the most comfortable way to dress if you are a working in a hospital or another medical facility. They can make working a full day seem less tiring with being made to fit loosely and buy providing you with the comfort that you need during the day.  /ppWhen searching for a place to purchase cheap scrubs you will find out that you have different options on where to look. Medical professionals often order their work wear and uniforms out of magazines and online to save them time with their busy work schedule. Both of these ways are good sources for finding the type of scrubs that you need. Medical professionals wear cheap scrubs for the style that they have. Scrubs now days are more trendy and add some personality with all the colors, designs, and patterns on them. They still give out the professional look that you are after with some fun and personality. Cheap scrubs can come in many styles and different looks to meet your standards in medical work wear.   /ppWhen choosing cheap scrubs pick different colors and designs out to give you a change of appearance from day to day. It is never fun wearing the same uniform each day and can be dull and less exciting then when you can choose your own style of work clothing. You need something to wear that can show off your personality and make you have your own identity in work wear. You can find cheap scrubs in other places such as thrift shops and flea markets. Many people order their work clothing in bulk to save money and it can keep them from having to shop as much with their busy schedule. Cheap scrubs are a big necessity for people in the medical profession. They can give anyone the comfort and style they are looking for in work wear./ppIf youre looking for a target=_new href=http://www.uniformhaven.com/cheap scrubs/a such as a target=_new href=http://www.uniformhaven.com/dickiesscrubs.html/Dickies Scrubs/a just click on the text./pbrbr

titleCamo Gears For Her/titlepEnough with the military gears for the boys, lets get into the feminine side. Who said that military is only for men. To give you a little piece of information, more and more women are into the service even as officers. They are not the stereotypes that only work in the military offices. Most of them are on the frontlines fighting for the country and the world. Therefore, to give credit to our women in uniforms most trendsetters and fashion designers have come up with several lines of camo gears and military inspired clothing and accessories for women./ppCamouflage is the color of the day. Several gears apparel and fashion paraphernalia are available in camo designs such as desert camo, forest camo, and navy blue camo. Camouflage and military inspired clothes that include tee shirts, baby tee, long sleeves, blazers, caps, and tanks are just some of the available military inspired womens wear. The women can also look hot and sexier on the camo inner wear and bikinis that they can flaunt out in beaches during summer. For winters wear they can choose the long sleeve shirts and jackets all in camo and vintage military colors. Real or official issue military jackets for women are also available in most military supplies and surplus stores. Other camo gears for lady officers are also available as brand new and surplus equipments in these stores. Trench coats that are also becoming a fashion trend are also available for women wanting to have the feel and the looks of the military personnel./ppSpecially designed tactical gears are also available in womens sizes and designs with feminine touches. Pink colored tactical group uniforms are another feminine variation of the usual camo and navy blue or gray colors are the latest in womens tactical gears. The wide varieties of womens wear in military motifs just prove that the military and its gears are not only for the men they are also available for her./ppWritten by Omar Mazatleen. Here you can get all the details about a target=_new href=http://colemans.com/articles/us_army_surplus.htmlUS Army Surplus/a and even a target=_new href=http://colemans.com/articles/tactical_gear.htmlTactical Gear/a if youre interested in reading more about this subject./pbrbr

titleSoccer Shirts - My Popular Soccer Shirt/titlepSoccer shirts is a common clothing used by teams of professional players. These shirts come with a wide variety of designs and colors. Basically, shirts are used as uniforms for different clubs and association. The shirts come with the leagues emblem or logo, name of the team with corresponding numbers and the name of the player which is usually printed in large letters./ppGenerally, the player which has the number printed on his shirt is the goalkeeper. The squad numbering system was first introduced in 1954 during the World Cup FIFA. Since then, it has been adapted until the modern day of professional soccer./ppThe shirts are usually short sleeved. During winter season, players will use the long sleeved shirts. The materials used in the production of shirts are polyester and nylon. The modern design of these shirts does not have any collar./ppDue to the numbering and name printing on the shirts of the players, the sales of replica kits of the sport have greatly increased. Many of the renowned companies that produce apparels for the sport have benefited from this popularity. It later became a trend in the fashion industry./ppOn of the latest shirts today is made by Adidas, the New Liverpool shirt and New Chelsea shirts. Top of the line football shirts and clothing are one of the most in demand in the clothing industry. Top selling items are those that bear the name and number of the best players in the professional leagues. These kits are selling like hot cakes in the market and are apparel that never fades out in fashion./ppa target=_new href=http://www.usoccers.com/soccer-videos/videos.php?sid=soccerWatch Videos/a about a target=_new href=http://usoccers.comsoccer shirts/a./pbrbr

Interested in snowboarding but haven’t got a clue where to start or what gear you need? Have no fear, here are the essential items you need to begin your snowboarding adventure.

Snowboard

There are three basic types of snowboards, each varying in width and the shape of their tip and tail. Each type is geared for a different type of snowboarding. For most beginners, a freestyle board will be what you want to choose. A freestyle board offers an ease of use, handling and is generally easier to turn, all essential requirements for beginners.

Boots and Bindings

When trying on boots for snowboarding, make sure you select a pair that fits your feet as well as possible. Choose boots that are too loose and you won’t get the control you need, choose boots that are too tight and you won’t be comfortable. Don’t skip this consideration. Also, your boots should keep your feet warm, so the cheapest option might not be the best option. Check the boots for a good amount of lining and cushioning. Next, you’ll want to check the flexibility and control the boots will give you. Your boots need to flex properly to allow you to control the board speed and direction. If the boots are too stiff, you may not get the amount of control you need. According to the boot you choose, there will be a type of binding that goes with it. Be sure to try on and test the boots and bindings in the store before you make a purchase. Making your purchase at a store that has a generous return policy is also a good idea. That way you can return or exchange the boots if you find they aren’t working for you.

Apparel

Obviously, it’s going to be freezing out there in the snow. You’ll want to choose apparel that keeps your body warm and dry but also allows you enough freedom of movement to enjoy yourself. In general, you’ll want several layers including some long underwear or undershirt, then a cotton shirt above that, then a fleece pullover, then a thicker jacket over that for warmth and finally a waterproof jacket over that. Layering allows you to adjust for your own comfort and warmth as needed. You’ll also want to choose some headwear, such as a helmet or beanie to prevent heat loss through your head.

Accessories

One of the most important accessories you’ll want to have is a pair of snowboarding goggles. A good pair of goggles will protect your eyes from snow glare, the sun, snow and if you should veer off course, your eyes will be protected from that stray branch that hits you in the face. Other accessories that are also important include gloves, socks, sunblock, ear warmers, scarf and any safety accessories you may need, like wrist and knee guards.

Lydia Quinn writes for PhatSportShades, a leading performance eyewear provider, offering snowboarding goggles Visit us at: http://www.phatsportshades.com/

Crocheted baby items make wonderful gifts. Most parents are absolutely thrilled to receive an item that has been hand-made as they know a great deal of thought and time has gone into such a gift. There are many different baby crochet patterns available to choose from. So here are some ideas that are great for baby showers, birthdays, and Christmas.

Blankets

Crocheted baby blankets or afghans make wonderful gifts. You can create a thick, cuddly blanket which is great for winter babies or Christmas gifts. For the summer babies you can make a thin receiving blanket using thinner yarn. There are literally hundreds of different styles of baby blanket crochet patterns available, you are sure to find one that fits your needs.

Clothes

There are many different baby clothing items that can be crocheted. Hats, mittens, booties, and bibs are very quick and easy to make for the last minute gift idea. You can also crochet onesies, sweaters, and dresses if you have more time and skill. You can create a full gift set including a onesie, sweater, bib, and hat.

Toys

Creating a crocheted baby toy is not usually a job for a beginner crocheter. But for those with more advanced skills, you will find crocheting baby toys a fun and challenging endeavor. It can add variety to your crochet projects. Some toys that could be created include stuffed animals, blocks, and puppets.

This article doesn’t even begin to scratch the surface of the different types of patterns that are available for baby crochet gifts. You could also create washcloths, ornaments for a mobile or Christmas tree, scarves, and many more things. There are so many baby crochet patterns available, either in books or online that you shouldn’t have any problem finding a pattern to fit your needs. And remember, never be afraid to get creative and try something on your own, or modify a pattern to your needs.

Kristin Yates

Baby Crochet Pattern Blog

http://www.babycrochetpatterns.net

The composite highest-income practitioner reported in this field (salary plus cash bonus and/or cash profit-sharing) is the President “B” of a manufacturing firm (defined as a chief executive officer who has little or no financial interest in the firm). The firm manufactures automotive parts/accessories, food/beverage/tobacco products, chemical & allied products, or machinery & heavy equipment; has 1,000 or more employees; has a total annual revenue of $100,000,000 or more; and is headquartered in or near Denver/Colorado Springs, Houston, Memphis, Minneapolis/St. Paul, Modesto/Stockton, Dallas/Ft. Worth, Indianapolis, Boston, New York City, or Dayton, or outside a metropolitan area studied in Idaho. However, while the median President “B’ has a total annual income of $214,966, the highest-income individuals reported are Presidents “A” (having a financial interest in the firm) and make well over $30,000,000.

Far toward the other end of the income spectrum, Assemblers “D” have a median income of $20,418. Sometimes earning under $14,600, the lowest-paid employees in this group are employed by firms that manufacture building materials; have $1 million to $4.99 million in total annual revenue; have 5,000 to 9,999 employees; and are located in or near Greensboro/Winston-Salem, Raleigh/Durham/Chapel Hill, Dallas/Ft. Worth, or Charlotte, or outside the metropolitan areas studied in Texas, North Carolina, or Florida.

These composites represent the briefest possible “boil-down” of the voluminous data provided regarding current salaries and cash bonuses and/or profit sharing, and numerous demographic variables provided by 343 firms on over 54,000 managerial, supervisory, sales, engineering, technical, clerical, and blue-collar employees in 187 benchmark jobs which resulted in the eight-volume survey report, Compensation in Manufacturing, 24th Edition - 2004, sponsored by the National Association of Manufacturers.

Copies of the entire eight-volume report are available for $1,250.00 from Abbott, Langer & Associates, Inc., Dept. ART, 548 First St., Crete, IL 60417 (telephone 708/672-4200; fax 708/672-4674; www.abbott-langer.com) Also available is Compensation in Smaller Manufacturing Firms (under 250 employees) for $595.00. Each volume of both reports may be purchased separately. Also available is findpay-MFG04 (a computer program which permits the user to determine pay levels of each survey job on the basis of two or more variables simultaneously).

It would be an exercise in futility to attempt more than a superficial overview of the survey results in this summary. However, some overall data regarding compensation can be presented herein. In addition to the incomes of the benchmark jobs already discussed, the median total cash compensation nationally of some of the other jobs included in the survey report is:

Chief Legal Officers - $181,200

Vice Presidents of Manufacturing/Production - $135,375

Chief Marketing & Sales Executives - $133,835

Chief Corporate Financial Officers - $130,066

Vice Presidents of Manufacturing/Production Engineering - $112,274

Research & Development Managers - $90,377

Engineering Department Managers/Superintendents - $89,232

Chief Human Resources Executives - $80,849

Plant Managers/Superintendents - $78,595

Product/Brand Managers - $75,789

Design Managers - $74,347

Facilities Managers - $68,198

Cost Accounting Managers - $67,161

Sales Engineers - $67,000

Manufacturing Engineers - $66,477

Production Managers/Superintendents - $65,730

Quality Assurance/Control Managers - $64,890

Computer Programmers - $61,963

Purchasing Managers - $61,805

Warehouse Managers - $54,000

General Production Supervisors - $49,781

General Accountants - $48,725

Product Designers - $45,000

Maintenance Leaders/Working Supervisors - $40,833

Drafters, Senior - $43,795

Buyers, Junior - $40,256

Secretaries to the Chief Executive Officer - $40,125

Machine Repairers, Maintenance - $39,192

Production Schedulers - $38,195

Automatic Screw Machine Operators - Multiple Spindle - $37,252

Maintenance Workers, General - $36,420

Chemical Production/Mixing Machine Operators - $35,686

Carpenters, Maintenance - $34,211

Quality Assurance/Control Technicians - $33,329

Inspectors “A” - $32,739

Secretaries - $32,500

Milling Machine Operators - $32,261

Payroll Clerks - $31,775

Numerically Controlled Machine Operators - $31,750

Customer Service Representatives - $29,787

Injection Molding Machine Set-up and Operators - $28,200

Senior Account Clerks - $27,913

Machine Set-Up Workers - $27,809

Material Handlers - $27,705

Lathe Operators, Engine or Turret - $27,690

Painters, Production - $27,619

Machinists, Production - $26,661

Junior Account Clerks - $26,449

Fork Lift Operators - $26,052

Shipping Clerks - $25,317

Finishers - $25,044

Janitors - $24,376

Receptionists - $23,795

Injection Molding Machine Operators - $23,443

Warehouse Laborers - $23,109

Drill Press Operators, Single - $21,320

The income relationships reported above may be distorted slightly, since some of these benchmark jobs were reported more frequently in organizations of one size, while other benchmark jobs were reported more frequently by larger or smaller organizations. This may also be true for product manufactured, geographic location, and supervisory/managerial responsibility. This possible defect is corrected in the complete survey report by reporting income for each benchmark job overall and with “break-outs” by each demographic variable.

Type of Product

Overall, administrative, fiscal, and information technology employees are paid best by manufacturers of communications equipment, medical/engineering/scientific equipment, stone/clay/concrete/glass products, and aerospace & aircraft products, and worst in firms producing building materials, heating/air conditioning/refrigeration products, chemical & allied products, and apparel & textile mill products.

Employees in the sales/marketing group enjoy the highest income in firms that produce chemical & allied products, paper & allied products, circuit board products, and measuring & controlling devices. Income is lowest among producers of building materials, apparel & textile mill products, rubber & plastic products, and heating/air conditioning/refrigeration products.

Clerical personnel are paid best by firms that manufacture aerospace & aircraft products, stone/clay/concrete/glass products, and chemical & allied products. They have the lowest median incomes in firms that produce heating/air conditioning/refrigeration products, circuit boards, and building materials.

Engineering/technical employees have the highest median incomes among manufacturers of aerospace & aircraft products, communications equipment, apparel & textile mill products, and medical/engineering/scientific equipment. The lowest median income is reported among manufacturers of circuit board products, building materials, and primary ferrous metals.

Maintenance/material acquisition personnel are best paid by firms that manufacture aerospace & aircraft products, stone/clay/concrete/glass products, and chemical & allied products. This group of employees are worst paid by manufacturers of apparel & textile mill products, building materials, furniture & wood products, and heating/air conditioning/refrigeration products.

Managerial and supervisory personnel in plant/manufacturing/production functions receive the highest median incomes when employed by firms producing stone/clay/concrete/glass products, measuring & controlling devices, and food/beverage products, and the lowest median incomes when employed by companies producing primary ferrous metals, computer & allied products, and furniture & wood products.

Quality assurance/control, regulatory affairs, and documentation employees are paid best by producers of measuring & controlling devices, aerospace & aircraft products, and primary ferrous metals. They are paid least by manufacturers of apparel & other textile products, rubber/plastic products, medical/engineering/scientific equipment, and circuit board products.

Production employees in firms of 250 employees or more fare best among producers of chemical & allied products, paper & allied products, fabricated metal products, and measuring & controlling devices, and worst among manufacturers of furniture & wood products, apparel & textile mill products, and building materials. Production employees in firms of under 250 employees fare best in firms which product stone/clay/concrete/glass products, machinery & heavy equipment, chemicals & allied products, and fabricated metal products, and worst among manufacturers of apparel & textile mill products, circuit board products, and communications equipment.

Level of Managerial/Supervisory Responsibility

This factor is an excellent predictor of overall income in the manufacturing field. In larger firms, median income increases from $54,060 for those supervising under five professionals to $83,916 for those who direct the activities of 100 or more non-professionals, and from $72,992 for those supervising under five professionals to $95,813 for those who direct the activities of 50 to 249 professionals. Median income increases further (to $245,650) for those who direct the activities of 250 or more professionals and non-professionals.

In smaller firms, median income increases from $48,505 for those supervising under five non-professionals to $90,000 for those who direct the activities of 100 or more non-professional employees, and from $75,401 for those supervising under five professionals to $91,617 for those who direct the activities of 50 to 249 professionals. Median income increases further (to $170,000) for those who direct the activities of 100 to 249 professionals and non-professionals.

Size of Organization and Geographic Location

Median income for job families and individual jobs varies significantly by size of organization and location. While the compensation data were analyzed by size of organization and region, state, and metropolitan area, the data are too voluminous to allow for succinct commentary herein and must be left to the complete report.

Dr. Steven Langer is a Licensed Psychologist with 35 years of experience in business, industry, government, academe, and consulting. As a Visiting Professor of Management at Loyola University of Chicago and Community Professor of Behavioral Sciences at Purdue University, he has taught at both the undergraduate and graduate levels, teaching such subjects as statistics, wage & salary administration, human resources management, personnel selection, and industrial/organizational psychology.

Dr. Langer is President of Abbott, Langer & Associates, Inc., consultants in human resources management and industrial/organizational psychology and publishers in the human resources field. He has directed and/or participated in a variety of compensation, human resources administration, psychological, and training projects for numerous business, industrial, and law firms, periodicals, governmental jurisdictions and human relations commissions, professional societies and trade associations, and organizations in the not-for-profit sector. He holds the B.A. degree in Psychology from California State University at Sacramento, the Master of Personnel Service degree from the University of Colorado at Boulder, and the Ph.D. degree in Educational Psychology from Walden University.

He is past chairman of the Personnel Research Award Committee of the Society for Human Resource Management and recipient of their Senior Professional in Human Resources certificate; member of WorldAtWork (formerly the American Compensation Association); past member of the Board of Directors of the Chicago Compensation Association; past president of the Pueblo Personnel Association; past chairman of the Section of Industrial Psychologists of the Illinois Psychological Association; and past president of the Chicago Psychological Association.

Dr. Langer has conducted or directed studies in and/or served as an expert witness in such areas as employee recruitment and selection; employee compensation, fringe benefits, and working conditions; prevailing rates; loss of and anticipated earnings; job discrimination; and employee attitudes and morale.

The Renaissance Pleasure Faire is held every April and May in Irwindale, California, 20 miles east of downtown Los Angeles. The Faire is open on Saturdays and Sundays from 10:00 am to 7:00 pm. They will be happy to supply you with a wonderful Elizabethan atmosphere and setting for the wedding of your dreams. You can be married in authentic Elizabethan costumes or in the traditional wedding gown and tuxedo. Even your wedding guests can rent period costumes at the clothing “boothes.”

Wedding Packages are available to accommodate both small and large parties. On-site coordinators will help you will the costumes (for rent or sale), floral designers, photography, catering, linens and wedding cakes. The wedding garden has a floral decorated arch, a white aisle runner and seating for the guests. The minister can pronounce your wedding vows in the traditional style or even in Elizabethan language.

Special group discount tickets can be purchased so that your guests may enjoy the Faire after the wedding and reception are over. Jugglers, magicians, and merry Minstrels will perform throughout the day on the bustling streets and on eleven stages. Some of the colorful characters you will encounter are: her majesty, Queen Elizabeth; the mysterious tree tolls, the immortal Bard, William Shakespeare; and the dashing and handsome, Sir Walter Raleigh.

Some of the Elizabethan language your wedding guests may enjoy using:

How now? How are you?

Hail and well met! Hello, nice to see you!

Whither be the privees? Where are the bathrooms?

I be parched! I am thirsty!

How stands the hour? What time is it?

Fare thee well; I must away! Goodbye, I gotta go!

Kathleen Terrana is the owner of Beautiful Bridal specializing in discount tiaras, veils, bridal and bridesmaid jewelry. Visit our blog for wedding planning tips, advice and information.