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(NAPSA)—The face of Americais constantly changing—and so isits hair. Styles wave, kink andcurl with the times. Plus, we’vebecome a melting pot society ofinterracial couples and adoptions. Multiheritage and adopted

children—quite expectedly—oftenhave hair textures that are differ-ent from their parents, and theyrequire unique care. The key isunderstanding the differences inhair types. For instance, hereditycan play a role for anyone withcurly, coarse or wavy hair. SomeAfrican Americans have soft,straight hair while some Hispan-ics and Caucasians have coarse orwiry hair. In addition, people of mixed

heritage typically have a uniqueblend of hair textures, rangingfrom fine and wavy to tight andcurly. The average individual mayhave as many as three differenthair textures on his or her head,requiring the use of multiple haircare products. Why is curly hair different?

Salon owner and multiculturalhair expert Roslyn Baker ex -plains that the hair follicles incurly hair are curved, whichrestricts the natural oil f lowthrough the follicle and to thescalp. This can result in hairthat’s dry and dull. Ultimately,the hair becomes intertwined asit grows out, gets tangled anddry and can eventually break. Asa result, curly hair needs prod-ucts that add significant mois-ture, sheen and conditioning. Studies show 56 percent of

moms said they could use morehelp with their daughter’s tan-gles. One potential solution is Soft& Beautiful® Just for Me!™ Tex-ture Softener. It provides worry-free manageability by signifi-cantly reducing tangles. You still

have a curly or natural look, buthair will be easier to comb andwill appear longer. To keep wavy or curly locks

under control, there’s Just for Me!Hair Milk Styling Crème. Thislightweight formula should beapplied after shampooing and con-ditioning to help define waves andcurls while making combing easier.Just for Me! is America’s No. 1

children’s multicultural hair carebrand (in FDM $ sales past 52weeks ending March 15, 2009). Itis available wherever hair careproducts are sold.

Embracing The Beauty Of America’s Blended Fabric

Multiracial children have uniquehair care needs.

“Morning Madness” TipsRoslyn Baker has tips on how to prevent the last-minute craziness of dealing with a child’s hair: • Do preliminary work at night, including applying moisturizers and twisting, braiding or rolling hair to avoid tangling. Cover her hair with a satin scarf or nightcap to prevent drying out. • Shampoo her hair once a week, not every day, unless she’s swimming.

(NAPSA)—While householdappliances have continued toevolve over the years, one aspecthas stayed the same: the occa-sional breakdown and need forservice. But thanks to the latesttechnology, even the traditionalrepair call has gotten an upgrade.A new kind of service program

proactively monitors appliances 24hours a day, seven days a weekand reports any user faults orpotential problems to the servicecenter. A fault code will either trig-ger an automated e-mail (offering acorrective strategy) or analysis bya technician who, if need be, willschedule a service appointment.Using wireless local area net-

work technology and applicationsoftware, RemoteVision-enabledproducts are monitored 24/7. Thisdedicated “link” allows for thesecured transmission of vital per-formance data.“The service call has remained

the same for over 100 years,” saysNick Ord, president and CEO ofMiele, Inc., the world’s first com-pany to offer this groundbreakingtechnology. “With RemoteVision,we’ve evolved the entire serviceparadigm. We don’t wait for theconsumer to call us with a possiblefault. We are proactively alerted ofan issue and we contact them withcritical information about thefault—which they may or may notknow they are experiencing.”If a fault of any sort occurs, the

service center will be notified andsubsequently will contact theRemoteVision client via e-mail.The content of the messages willvary as well. Clients may be pro-vided with use/care recommenda-

tions, troubleshooting suggestions,or service notifications alertingthem that an in-person serviceappointment is recommended.“Anything from a refrigerator

door left open to using too muchlaundry detergent. All consumersknow is that their ice cream is softor their garments don’t feel quiteright,” says Matthew Kueny,senior product development man-ager. “With RemoteVision, we canhelp to immediately correct oreven prevent an issue simply bycontacting a customer and avoid-ing any potential frustration andanxiety.”RemoteVision is available on

all of Miele’s refrigeration prod-ucts and select laundry appli-ances. To learn more, vis itwww.mieleusa.com.

Call The Repairman? Appliances Do It For You

Today’s appliances “know” whensomething’s wrong—and caneven contact the repair center.

Real Estate Prices AndFranchise Opportunities(NAPSA)—Lower real estate

prices may mean more opportu-nity for those interested in operat-ing a restaurant franchise.That’s the opinion of one restau-

rant franchise in particular. Itsexecutives believe that the trend oflower real estate prices—and lowerprices for construction materials aswell—can make building and con-version costs on existing propertiesmore affordable for new owners.

The chain—called PerkinsRestaurant and Bakery—is cur-rently seeking experienced restau-rateurs who meet the necessaryfinancial qualifications to openand manage new locations.It offers a comprehensive train-

ing program that covers every-thing from recipes and mealpreparation to operational proce-dures and customer service. It supports its franchise opera-

tions with a supply chain createdto provide quality ingredients andproducts in a timely fashion andto help control costs.To learn more, visit the site at

www.perkinsrestaurants.com.

Lower real estate prices may bethe hidden ingredient in therecipe for success at a well-known restaurant chain.

(NAPSA)—As a business owner,you’re accustomed to taking somerisks, but taking risks with the insur-ance that covers your business vehi-cles is never a good idea.You might think the right cov-

erage can be pricey, but, believe itor not, you can control some ofyour insurance costs. Leadingcommercial auto insurer Progres-sive offers these tips:Monitor your employees’

driving records. Business own-ers should run Motor VehicleReports on potential hires. Youragent can help with this; justmake sure to notify your em -ployee(s) first. While a Commer-cial Driver’s License may not berequired to operate your vehi-cle(s), you may find that driverswho have them are more skilledand could qualify for pricing discounts.Make sure you have contin-

uous coverage. Never let yourinsurance lapse; if you do, youmay pay more for your next policybecause most insurers want to seeproof of prior coverage. Ask your agent about dis-

counts. There are a lot of themout there. For example, Progres-sive offers discounts to companiesthat pay in full, have been in busi-ness for more than three years,and more. Keep an eye on your credit.

Some insurance companies useinformation about your credit his-tory to help determine your rate.Ask your agent specifically what

information each company looksat so that you understand what’sinfluencing your premium posi-tively and negatively.Look for a bill plan to fit

your budget. Some insurancecompanies have significant fi -nance charges associated withtheir bill plans or they have fewpay plan options. When consider-ing the total cost of insurance,look for companies with flexiblepay plans, including those thatoffer low down payments and nofinance charges.Bottom line: Regularly review-

ing business expenses like insur-ance costs can save you money.And with commercial insurancefrom Progressive, your policy willbe backed by superior claims ser -vice and 24/7 customer service. For more information or to

find an agent nearby, v is i twww.progressivecommercial.com.

Five Tips For Managing Your Commercial Auto Insurance Costs

Regularly reviewing businessexpenses like insurance costscan save you money.

(NAPSA)—There are two sim-ple things you can do to improveyour home, your neighborhoodand the world at large. One is to make sure your walk-

way, driveway and patio are madeof an attractive and environmen-tally friendly material.The other is to get the commu-

nity to do the same for roads,streets, parking lots and munici-pal building areas.Fortunately, there’s one thing

that can meet both needs. Becausecontrolling the quantity and qualityof on-site runoff is a major concernacross America, design pro -fessionals and engineers are con-stantly searching for sustainableapproaches to site development.Many believe they’ve found it inpermeable interlocking concretepavement (PICP), a fast-growing,sustainable design ap proach tostormwater management. The system starts with solid

concrete pavers placed on anopen-graded aggregate—sand,gravel, crushed stones—base. Thejoints or openings are filled with asmall open-graded aggregate. Thissmall aggregate makes the system100 percent permeable. The baseof the system filters stormwaterand reduces pollutants. Thiswater can be collected and usedfor such things as watering thelawn. Otherwise, the open-gradedbase stores and infiltrates thestormwater back into the soil.

PICP can help during a drought orwhen storm sewers overflow fromtoo much runoff.Homeowners and civic leaders

particularly like the vast array ofcolors, shapes, sizes and texturesin which these pavers are avail-able. You can get rustic stonelikepavers or others that look likeclay brick. They’re easy and inex-pensive to maintain and to snow-plow. In addition, because snowmelts faster on PICP, it reducesice hazards.

Learn MoreYou can learn more about

PICP and find an experienced,pro fessional installer by visitingthe Interlocking Concrete Pave-ment Institute’s Web site atwww.permeablepavement.org.

Paving The Way To A Better World

Permeable interlocking con-crete pavements are an attrac-tive way to green your homeand the community.

(NAPSA)—Diet and healthmay play a factor in causing tearstains. To prevent them, manypet owners use supplements spe-cially formulated by veterinari-ans, such as NaturVet Tear StainSupplement. For more informa-tion, call (888) 628-8783 or visitwww.naturvet.com.

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qualified products, including theHP Officejet Pro 8500 printer,which reduces costs and energyconsumption by 50 percent com-pared to many laser printers, andcan save even more when you usethe duplexing feature to savepaper.