Evolution: The Naked Truth (p 42) Humans are the only primates whose bodies are covered by mostly naked skin,
not by fur.
Not exact matches
Yet Wilson is guilty of some over-interpretation here, as, for example, when he writes: «We hardly need to dwell on the psychological significance of the Wardrobe in the first story; we do
not need, though some will be tempted to do so, to see in this tale of a world which is reached
by a dark hole surrounded
by fur coats an unconscious image of the passage through which Lewis first entered the world from his mother's body.»
These words and the concepts associated with them were very useful for intellectual purposes, but they made no contribution to life, and Levin suddenly felt he was in the position of a man who had exchanged a warm
fur coat for a muslin blouse, and who the first time he finds himself in the frost is persuaded beyond question,
not by arguments but
by the whole of his being, that he's no better than naked and is inevitably bound to perish miserably.16
Luther went the short distance up the street to the castle
by coach with Bugenhagen, and dressed
not in academicals but in his best Renaissance hose, short coat and
fur.
I am also
not keen on walnuts, and
by not keen, I mean they make my mouth feel like it's growing
fur.
The
fur children are also adjusting, but I'd say overall they love their new backyard and don't seem to be having any difficulties with making their mark on the new space (and
by mark I mean pee spots on the lawn and scratches on the hardwood floors).
As Animals Australia continues to represent our native animals in all available negotiations with the Government, you can also play a part
by ensuring you never purchase
fur products, of
not only native wildlife, but any animals.
BOISE, ID, Feb. 11, 2005 - The familiar phrase «you'd look good even in a potato sack» originated from a stunt pulled off
by 20th Century Fox in 1952: Marilyn Monroe was under contract with the movie studio then and the studio wanted to showcase Monroe's beauty and prove that she didn't need to be dressed in gowns,
furs and jewels to look good.
In areas of British Columbia and Alberta
not yet accessed
by road or rail, boats were the primary form of transportation for large amounts of freight or passengers since the days of the
fur trade.
It's easy to get distracted
by what's «trendy» these days, but you should learn to recognize when that cool
fur vest everyone is wearing doesn't really match your style or other clothes.
Don't let their
fur fool you; a dog's skin can be affected
by external factors, such as arid climates, dry heat, cool or snowy weather, chafing winds or even excess swimming.
As Stefansson pointed out a long time ago, if humans couldn't be fuelled
by fat the
fur trade would have been impossible, because the voyageurs were living off pemmican.
It's elusive a lady who would
not like to find in her closet a
fur garment made
by a famous planner, which will affirm her high status and riches.
Surely such jackets will beloved
by many girls, in particular will be appreciated
by those who can
not live without
fur.
and if you don't believe me and think i'm being childish, i'm going to show you some of the biggest celebrities of the moment wearing this light pink
fur coat made
by some of the most prestigious designers.
Divine
by name, divine
by nature, this faux -
fur trimmed jacket first caught my eye at London Edge previews back in September and hasn't left me since.
It blends perfectly with my faux
fur throw and I just don't think you can ever have enough cozy blankets to curl up
by the fire with in the winter time!!
If you are
not at the beginning of your
fur collection and already own some of the classics, consider upping your game
by adding a multi-colored faux
fur to your wardrobe.
When just one coat won't do: the singer selects a Thomas Wylde wool belted number, then tops it all off with a
fur cape
by the designer.
Don't be afraid to sport a bit of color in your winter wardrobe this year — and shop some of my picks for anything but bland faux
fur below.Shot
by Jeff Thibodeau
It wasn't until recently that I found a lovely white faux
fur vest and so I have recently styled this same dress as a shirt under a skirt with a faux
fur vest that you can see in this post here and
by the photos below:
If you aren't into
fur, the tunic would also look super adorable
by itself with a statement necklace.
I'm
not sure whether that is a good thing or
not, since I am no supporter of the devastatingly cruel
fur industry, but I do agree with him it is a finely crafted piece, like basically everything from
By Malene Birger.
This one is super warm — it feels like a very stylish blanket with arms, I love the hood (which is faux
fur by the way), and the color could
not be more perfect.
Last year I had this amazing black faux
fur from Zara (see HERE), but it got melted, yes MELTED, when someone accidentally dropped it on a heater in a bar... So sad, cause
by that time, end of winter, I couldn't find another one, so is was left behind in the cold!
«You can't tell a book
by its cover» with its Russian variant «Vstrechaut po odezhke provozhaut po umu» (first you judge «how nice», then you judge «how wise»») has also a different meaning of first part of this proverb with the emphasis on «Good clothes open all doors...» The addiction to adornments,
fur and eye catching details in traditional Russian clothes has preserved till today.
Played
by Scarlett Johansson in acid - washed jeans, a tart - ish
fur coat and an unkempt black mop of hair, the woman is
not human — one scene has her peeling the clothes from her own corpse before carrying on the work of her «predecessor» — but it is unclear exactly what she is, or for that matter what her purpose is.
Played
by Scarlett Johansson in acid washed jeans, a tart - ish
fur coat and unkempt black mop of hair, the woman is
not human (one scene has her peeling the clothes from her own corpse before carrying on the work of her «predecessor») but it is unclear exactly what she is, or for that matter what her purpose is.
It's topped
by an embossed cardboard slipcover whose foil border coolly resembles a lion's
fur in appearance (but
not feel).
Given the demands placed on the actors, it would have been surprising if at least some of them hadn't been in as much a state of revolt as Fitzgerald, the surly and psychotic
fur trapper played here
by Tom Hardy.
In the novel
by Michael Punke (2002) on which the movie is based, Glass is motivated principally
not by revenge but simply
by a desire to get his
furs back.
On the fool moon before Halloween, Ginger is bitten
by what appears to be a werewolf, and slowly she begins to undergo a metamorphosis which includes growing a tail and
fur in locations where there shouldn't be any.
There are plenty running crazy bodykits and snarling engine upgrades, and they're joined
by a Smart with full Disney character livery; one entirely covered in blue
fur; and
not to be outdone, someone dressed their Roadster as a shark.
If your five - year - old
fur coat is no longer worth the $ 5,000 you paid for it, you'll want to reduce or cancel your floater (extra insurance for items whose full value is
not covered
by standard homeowners policies such as expensive jewelry, high - end computers and valuable art work) and pocket the difference.
Overall,
N Europe accounts for almost two - thirds of global supply, followed
by China (around 25 %), and then
N America (10 %)-- mink's
by far the predominant
fur, then fox.
In captivity, frightened chinchillas
fur slip in an attempt to escape if it is
not used to being handled
by humans or when roughly handled.
Grooming Fido
by brushing his
fur not only rids his coat of dirt and prevents matting — it also provides a good chance for you to bond with your dog.
When it comes to clipping your dog's nails, be sure
not to miss out on the dewclaws, especially in long - haired breeds where they are covered
by fur.
While their
fur won't cling to all your clothes, they do need regular grooming, but it's a small price to pay to have a wonderful companion who'll love being
by your side wherever you go — and making new friends along the way!
It concerns me that some veterinarians and many pet owners are seduced
by the pseudo-science of manufactured pet foods that have nutraceutical additives that claim medical benefits, as for
fur balls in cats, obesity, heart, joint and skin problems,
not unlike the health claims made on the packages of main - stream sugar coated cereals and «health» snacks.
The allergenic proteins released
by this breed's skin can't get trapped in their
fur since they don't have any.
This daily grooming ritual isn't just for vanity's sake — many of the skin problems common to English Setters are actually caused
by outdoor debris (burrs, leaves, or dry brush) working its way up through the dog's
fur and close to its actual skin.
On International Rabbit Day we are encouraged to consider,
not only the companionship offered
by our favourite hutch - dwellers, but the various ways in which rabbits are harmed
by medical and cosmetic testing, hunting,
fur farming and, of course, casseroling.
However, cats get rid of this loose
fur by throwing up hairballs and unfortunately, rabbits can
not do that.
It is unlikely that you would be exposed to the parasite
by touching an infected cat, because cats usually do
not carry the parasite on their
fur.
By now you know
not to feed your pets chocolate and anything sweetened with xylitol, but do you know the lengths to which an enterprising
fur kid will go to chomp on something yummy?
You need to choose a kitty that fits your personality, and
not choose
by the color of their
fur.
Shaping may be accomplished
by leaving their scraggly hair as well as back -
fur not clipped.
Dogs are more at risk of getting heatstroke than us humans; it is
not just because of their
fur coats, but also because dogs cool themselves
by panting and
not by sweating like we do.
Having a cat doesn't mean you'll come down with toxoplasmosis, and it's very unlikely you would be exposed
by touching an infected cat since they don't carry T. gondii on her
fur.