Abstract: The present invention relates to compression or non-compression shorts 10 or pants 100 having an outer surface 14 and an inner surface 16, wherein straps 20 are attached to the waist 12 and the inner surface 14 of the shorts 10 or pants 100. The straps 20 extend along the inner surface 16 of the shorts or pants, and pass through an opening 40 formed in the surface of the shorts or pants. The strap 20 and garter 30 extend through the opening 40 in the surface of the shorts or pants to the outer surface 14, so that the garter 30 operates on the outer surface 14 of the shorts or pants to be attached to the socks 50 of the user.

Abstract: An artificial fireplace for simulating flaming logs has a housing containing a solid state light source, a rotating flame simulation assembly, a viewing screen, and a simulated fuel source. The solid state light source preferably comprises light emitting diodes (LEDs) affixed to a printed circuit board. The light produced by the LEDs reflects off of the rotating flame simulation assembly and an image of a flame is transmitted onto the viewing screen. This design creates a realistic, randomly-flickering flame image above the simulated fuel source. Optional features include a dimmer assembly to adjust the intensity of the image and a second light source to simulate smoldering embers within the simulated fuel source. This design eliminates the problems associated with using a light bulb for a light source by instead using LEDs with a longer life span which emit less undesirable heat and consume less electricity.