Hello Kitty: Lesser Known Facts

Most people recognise Hello Kitty from the many products upon which her image features, and it is fair to say, that it is a common conception to believe that the image originates from a cartoon TV series, and while it is true to say that an animated cartoon exists, it came after the popularity of a particular product.

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In 1974, Sanrio, a Japanese manufacturer selling various products, from celebration cards, to purses, commissioned a young man to design a cartoon character, which was to appear upon a vinyl purse. He was given the instruction to create an image that would appear to young, pre-adolescent, girls. The result was Hello Kitty.

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There is much information online about the origins of Kitty, but less about the overall personality of the character produced, there is much more to her than a simple trademark. Here we will discuss some little known, but interesting facts, about the kitten behind the iconic image.

In her own world, Kitty is English, born to parents Mary White and George White. She was born and raised in the London Suburbs, where she lives with her parents and her twin sister, Mimmy. There are also grandparents, Anthony and Margret White.

Kitty's real name is Kitty White, the trademark name Hello Kitty, is simply a nickname. It is easy to spot Kitty from her identical twin sister, as they wear different coloured clothing and bows in their hair. Minny normally sports a yellow bow, whereas Kitty usually wears a red bow. They have many friends where they live, including the much known, and well-loved, Cathy - who is also a frequent addition to many of the Sanrio products, and who most people will recognise as Kitty's best friend.

In terms of the type of personality Kitty has, the Sanrio website has some interesting information. Apparently, she is a home-child sort of kitten, is kind, happy, and warm-hearted. Her hobbies include cooking, of which her greatest achievement is her cookies - although, apparently, nothing compares to a nice warm slice of her Mothers apple pie. She loves all things small and cute, but especially favours gold fish. She is currently in the third grade, which is equivalent to year 4 in the UK. Her blood group is A, and she weighs three apples, and stands around five apples tall. All this information can be found on the official Sanrio website.

Kitty is an extremely versatile character, she wears a plethora of different clothing in all styles imaginable, from retro punk, to modern chic, and it is not unusual to see her dressed in extremely funky clothing. Indeed, it can be said, that Kitty is a fashion icon unto herself, even having her own fashion line, with many different items, ranging from slippers to jumpers.

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Room Decor of Different Time Periods

When one sets upon fashioning and furnishing a room, the one thought that occurs is the mood setting. The dilemma and confusion between an Empire chair and a Louis XVI chair would all seem same. Then the question about the reproductions and antiques arise, mislead - why would some one do that to me?

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The primary aspect that has to be determined when furnishing or rearranging in case of a flat is to know whether you want ultimate comfort or simply aim at formality. The room has to be defined by you mentally for the purpose. It has to be known well in hand if it is for a man's study or family library, living room or a reception room, a boudoir or a bedroom? Minor issues, but they go along way in confirming the interior décor. It is just like getting to know a game of bridge, you learn it gradually. And if you find all the picking, choosing, arranging and rearranging tedious and you have no singular interest in it, it is better to hire the services of an interior decorator.

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If you are the kind of person who has a leaning towards formality, comfort and also own a house in a city and country. The task would be simpler as you could opt for summers, holidays and weekends at the country house while the flat or town house in the city could take care of formality.

Each individual is capable of being creative. The subject of the matter is the deep chairs with wide backs and seats, downy cushions, soft springs etc. Bookcases and tables elegantly placed, lights soft and at appropriate places. Beds too can add to the décor according to the taste of the individual in terms twin, single or double beds.

From among the various tasks, the primary job is to choose the right kind of antique belonging to a certain period or periods while getting the blends and combinations correct. Even if you identify the right subject it is sure to have taken a beating due to age, but the unmistakable craftsmanship, color and the purpose of hardiness is unfathomable. For example, in case you want to buy a desk - preferably an antique desk, you are required to visit an antique dealer and when you are certain you have found the right piece suiting and enhancing your décor, then you could ask for your friend's opinion who is reasonably experienced. When decided, it is mandatory to know the period to which the desk belongs to. It should be the kind that which would give you delight and the dealer too. Most of the antiques are known to have the unique signature of the maker engraved or marked on it. Purchasing an antique is similar to the purchase of a prized pedigree. Referring to books and periodicals would enlighten and educate you further more on the subject. The seeds as an antique would have been sown. When embarking upon making private collection it is suggested that you would have to be constantly on the lookout for rare unique pieces. Although, most of them would reside with museums and private collections, they would definitely deserve a look to determine the kind of make, usage of craft and the hues and colors used. Some of them guard to their antiques with such care and aggressiveness that it is a matter of envy.

"Certainly, it is sure that we are men with different thoughts and views".

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Cyber Monday All Seasons Collection Micro Fleece Plush Animal Print Twin Blanket, Zebra 2011 Deals

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• Item includes 1 twin blanket
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Star Wars Clone twin size Comforter. Materials: Comforter: Shell 60% Cotton / 40% Polyester. Filling 100% Polyester. Machine Wash Cold; Tumble dry low; Do not bleach. SHEET SET NOT INCLUDE.

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The Greek Myth of the Six Northern Zodiac Signs

The Greek Zodiac Signs were identified with groups of stars called Constellations. The stars would form an imaginary shape in the sky, just like an image that would form when we played the puzzle game, Connect the Dots. The Greek Zodiac is composed of Northern and Southern Signs. The Northern Signs are Aries, Taurus, Gemini, Cancer, Leo, Virgo. There is a Greek Myth behind each Sign. Here are some of the interesting Myths behind the 6 Northern Zodiac Signs:

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Aries - a Golden Ram represents the Aries Sign. The myth begins with two sibling children, Phrixus and Helle. The children's mother, Nephele, dies and their father, King Athamas, remarried a woman named Ino. She was very envious of the children and quickly planned to get rid of them for good. She spread disease amongst the crops of the land, so that the crops would fail. The King saw the crops and could not understand why they had failed, so he sent two messengers to ask the Gods for help. Ino bribed the messengers in telling the King that his two children, Phrixus and Helle, would have to be sacrificed in order for the gods to save the crops. Nephele was watching from the heavens and immediately sent a golden ram to rescue her children and have the golden ram take them away to a far and safe place. The children quickly mounted the golden ram and Phrixus was saved but unfortunately Helle could not hold on much longer and fell into a body of water, which is still called Hellespont.

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Taurus - the Minotaur represents the Taurus Sign. In Myth, a man named Minos promised to sacrifice a beautiful white bull for the god Poseidon. Minos decides to kill another bull instead and tricks Poseidon into thinking that it was the beautiful white bull. Poseidon becomes very upset and asks Venus to catch a spell onto Minos wife. The spell made Minos wife fall madly in love with the white bull. Minotaur became the offspring of both. Minotaur had the head of a bull and the body of a man. Minotaur was very dangerous and had to be kept behind an elaborate maze. Minotaur was feed children and maidens. In order to save the children and maidens, a brave prince named Theseus tied one end of the rope onto his waist and the other end to a tree. He then killed the Minotaur with a sword and found his way out of the maze with the rope.

Gemini - a pair of twins represents the Gemini Sign. Twin brothers Castor and Pollux were inseparable. They both had the same mother but Pollux was immortal because he was son of Zeus, the king of gods. Castor was not. He was son of a mortal. When Castor died, Pollux begged his father to let him be mortal as well, that way he can die alongside his brother. Zeus did not want his son to die so he made a deal. He will bring Pollux to life as long as Castor agrees to share his brothers mortality. While one brother is alive, the other will be dead and vice versa. Zeus will also allow both brothers to spend small amounts of time together and so Castor agreed.

Cancer - a giant crab represents the Cancer Sign. In Mythology, Zeus had an affair with the queen of Tiryns, Alcmene. This affair lead to the birth of Hercules. Hera, the wife of Zeus, was so angry about the whole affair that she did everything in her power to destroy the child of Zeus and Alcmene. Hercules was a powerful man and trying to destroy him was not an easy task. In his twelve labours he encountered the nine-headed water serpent Hydra. Hera immediately sent a giant crab named Cancer, to help the water serpent destroy Hercules but they were no match. Hercules smashed the crabs shell with his foot and killed the nine-headed water serpent.

Leo - a powerful lion represents the Leo Sign. The Myth begins with a strong and fierce lion named Nemean. Nemean roamed the land of Argolis and killed anything or anyone that crossed his past. His claws were sharper than any mortal sword and his tough skin was imperious to metal, stone and wood. He was the first of Hercules twelve labours. Hercules managed to strangle the lion to death. Hercules skinned the animal with its own sharp claws and used it as a mighty cloak.

Virgo - represents the virgin goddess Artemis. In Greek Mythology, gods and humans once lived together in harmony during the golden age. Unfortunately this ended, as the gods wanted to assume the role of superiority. Pandora unleashed a box of evil demons and all the gods fled from Earth. Pandora was the first woman formed by the gods. The goddess Artemis loved being on earth and had shared her knowledge about the gods with the humans but was forced to leave because of the evil demons.

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Cyber Monday InStyle Home Collection Camouflage Twin Bedding Ensemble, Brown 2011 Deals

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• Sheet set includes: 1 fitted toddler bottom sheet that fits a toddler size mattress 28 by 52 and 1 standard pillowcase measures 20 by 30
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Garage Sale Tips - How to Write an Attention Grabbing Garage Sale Ad

Advertising your garage sale is a must! If you want to have a great turnout, you need to put an ad in the paper, put up fliers around town, tell your friends, family and co-workers as well as creating fabulous signs. You can also advertise on-line at craigslist.com. Here are a few tips for writing an ad that the hard core garage sale'ers won't be able to resist!

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You have to know what works in your area in regards to advertising. In my rural area, the local "Advertiser" newspaper is the place to advertise your garage sale and I truly believe that this is not the place to skimp! My 2007 garage sale was a huge event; it was a group sale with 4 of us selling our treasures. Our ad cost 0, but it was definitely worth every penny! We sold about 00 as a group and my hard earned profits totaled 00.

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Items to include in your Garage Sale Ad:

Date and Times - State the day, date and hours of your sale; you may also set a rain date if you wish (Fri. June 19, 8-5 & Sat. June 20, 8-12) Your Address - Be sure to include your address, this is very helpful to your future customers; they can even look up your address on-line if they are not familiar with the area. Some avid garage sale folks have been known to plan their garage sale route with Google maps! Clear Driving Directions - Give clear driving directions and if you are in a rural area, you may want to include the distances too (south on Your Ave for 2 miles, west on 150th St. for 3 miles). Landmarks Close to You - List landmarks such as: 1 block north of Blockbuster or 1 mile south of Burger King. Name or Names - If you feel comfortable, you can add your last name. We have a sale every year and we have a following of people who come every year, so these folks are usually watching the ads for our sale. Cash Only - If you do not want to deal with checks, you can state "Cash Only" in your ad. Personally, I have not had any issues with bad checks so I will take local checks, but that is totally up to you. Be Descriptive - You want your shoppers to see your ad and come to your sale, so the more information they have, the better. Describe your sale: Huge Annual Multi-Family Sale, Heated Shed Sale, Huge Moving Sale and so on. Catchy Headline - Use this line to catch the reader's attention. Some examples I have seen are: "Cleaned out my Daughter's Bedrooms", "Obsessive Shopper Sale", "I Have too Much Stuff Sale", "Downsizing for Retirement Sale". List your items - I love reading those lists in the ads and if they have boys clothing in size 3T...I am there for sure! If you are selling clothing, be sure to list the gender and sizes and even brand names. Be sure to list any furniture, appliances and large items, outdoor toys, swing sets, popular kid's toys or collections and baby items like cribs, walkers, car seats and so on. Add a Teaser - Give them another reason to come to your sale by stating a little perk, like "Free toys on Saturday" or "Clothing 1/2 price on Saturday" or "Everything 1/2 price after 12:00 on Saturday" because at this point, trust me, you just want it gone! (I say Saturday because we usually have our sale on Friday and then a few hours on Sat.)
Sample Ad:

This is the sale you have been waiting all summer for...the annual Last Name - Last Name - Last Name

"I Have Too Much Stuff Sale"

MEGA - HUGE - 3 GENERATIONS GARAGE SALE

When: Fri. Aug 17, 8-6 and Sat. Aug 18, 8-12

Where: 123 Any St., Any Town, Any State

1 mile north of Your Landmark - watch for signs

Why: We have too much stuff! We are down-sizing and cleaning out every

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What: A little bit of everything!

Educational: Lots of TEACHER books & resources / activity books (pre-school--elementary), tons of quality children's books

Unique: magazine collections, homemade bar soap

Antiques & Collectibles: porcelain collectible dolls, old spice box, old dishes (some Bavarian) & more

Entertainment: movies, music cd's, books, computer games

Household: washer, coffee maker, dishes, bedding, computer stuff

Furniture: like new oak coffee table, twin bed, 5' x 6' hutch

NEW Fabric: fleece, flannel, cotton, satin, chenille

Kids & Baby: inside toys, outside toys & more toys, movies, games, dolls, baby gym, jumper

Purses, Shoes & Clothing: Name brand kids & adult sizes: Girls 2 - 6 & 14-16 / Boys 2-4 & 7-8 / Junior & Women 0 - 12 / Men M-L

½ Price Toys & Clothing on Saturday!

**Don't forget to check the deadline for you newspaper ad, you definitely don't want to miss the cut-off date!

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Cyber Monday Disney Princesses Your Royal Grace Twin Sheet Set 2011 Deals

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• Features Sleeping Beauty, Cinderella and Tiana
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