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May 4th, 2008

Boxers

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Boxers are very popular today, considering they have only been used during the last century. There is an unofficial debate over which is better, boxers and briefs, and so far, boxers seem to be winning. Read on to see why many men are switching to this comfortable underwear.

Boxers are said to present a more adventurous choice of design in today’s market, where personalization of items is a good marketing tool. It pervades even the world of art - the artist/ photographer Storm Thorgerson once featured a Boxer dog in designer boxers on a beach as part of his exhibit (which featured many other parodies of men and animals).

Many people regarded wearing boxers as taboo for a long time before they were finally accepted as definite alternative to briefs in the latter part of the twentieth century.

The popularity of boxer shorts has transcended more than the local tailor shop. As we have seen over the past few years, sports apparel companies that release underwear lines are already featuring boxer shorts, as it said to aid in the rigors of many sports ordeals. It seems that the era of jockstraps and supporters, which were prevalent only years ago, is gone. (Back then, men were advised to wear supporters that hug the genitals to provide protection.)

Results medical experiments also recommended boxer shorts, since they aid in airflow, avoiding the arrest of spermatogenesis. Brief-style underwear allegedly causes scrotal hyperthermia and can lead to clinical sub-fertility. How practical can wearing boxers get? Strong brief fans may argue otherwise, as these boxers may not be very helpful in hiding an erection or may cause uneasiness due to too much movement of the penis.

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April 13th, 2008

Handcrafted Bracelets - Something to Cherish

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Handcrafted bracelets are a piece of jewelry that is something to cherish–and when I say handcrafted–I mean-strung, woven, or wired BY HAND. Sure you can be at Wal-Mart or the latest hip store that might be selling some beaded jewelry in the jewelry section–but most of that has been factory made–in a line of assembly.

A handcrafted bracelet is when an artisan personally picks out the beads and colors him/herself. And then decides on a design, stringing material, and what kind of impression this piece of jewelry should make. There really is alot that goes into the thought process.

I can tell you that I personally create all of my bracelets…. I take a whole evening, or even days to create a special piece. In my jewelry box–you can expect to see that not one design is exactly the same. I get so many compliments on my work that they ask me–where did you buy that?…. (of course the ones who know me well know that I have made it myself, and compliment me on my artwork)–but for those who don’t know me, they will just sigh in amazement that it seems almost impossible to create..

So when I say a handcrafted bracelet is something to cherish–I truly mean it. There is so much work from the heart that goes into it-thats why its so hard for a true jewelry artisan to part with his/her jewelry–It becomes a part of us.

–The next time you receive a handcrafted bracelet or any other piece of jewelry–take it as a compliment. It means that you are special to that person and they wanted to find something original and unique to give you…

Ariana R. Cherry is a self published poet and handmade jewelry artisan. She resides in Central IL with her husband and her daughter. You can purchase her jewelry at http://www.sentimentaljewelrycreations.com or read her poetry at http://www.arianacherry.biz.