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Locally Made Shirts Help A Good Cause Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 6:28PMLENOIR COUNTY Shirts manufactured and made from material right here in the East are on sale to support our wounded war heroes.
Why Beyoncé is No Fashion Snob Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 5:53PMThe singer chose some up-and-coming designers to clothe her in her latest album art
Clinton in India for Economic, Security Talks Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 5:27PMU.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton arrived in India late Monday for two days of talks aimed at strengthening political and economic relations with the South Asian country.
Something for a stormy day Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 5:22PMThe city’s museums have plenty in store for those seeking to escape the heat or rain.
RARE OPPORTUNITIES Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 5:17PMHillary Clinton loves to visit India. This is one country where she can be herself. Or at least as much of herself as her job as the most high profile member of an American president’s cabinet will allow her to be.
Surviving To Conquer Dostoevsky's '5 Elephants' Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 4:10PMSvetlana Geier, who spent her life translating the Russian novelist's mammoth works into German, lived through some of history's darkest moments. In Vadim Jendreyko's gripping documentary, Geier emerges as an unlikely hero of our time.
Indian handicrafts get contemporary twist Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 3:28PMModern clutches with zardozi embroidery, halter-neck kurtis with kantha work, handblock print lampshades with stylish stands - arts and crafts from the length and breadth of India are now being mixed with modern designs by an organisation that hopes to keep the charm of Indian handicrafts alive.
Gem of a carpet for $2 million Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 2:39PMDUBAI - Flying carpets are from fables. This shining jewel carpet is for real. Made in India, but modelled on the Palm Jumeirah Islands, the Palm Jewel Carpet, is embedded with precious stones, and is on sale for a whopping $2 million.
Sports ESPN and U-Haul Rentals Have Plenty to Offer Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 1:32PMTom Myers Jr., owner of Sports ESPN, located at 73 Bellamy Pl., recently added U-Haul truck and trailer rentals to the embroidery, screen printing, signs, photography and novelties business.
Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Swim dazzles with sexy and fun collections Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 11:09AMMercedes-Benz Fashion Week Swim dazzles with sexy and fun collections
Summer hemlines rise from maxi to mini Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 5:58AMAre dresses maxi or mini this summer? Dresses are everything and everywhere this summer. There is a dress for every occasion that you can think of -- yes, even shopping for groceries. Dresses have become very popular this season because they are fun and easy to wear.
Strings attached Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 5:04AMHenny Flynn tells Lisa Millard how she swapped the boardroom for the kitchen to combine her passion for cooking with her head for business.
Read in Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 1:16AMBy Gerard O’Connell, Rome VATICAN CITY: The Holy See and Malaysia agreed to establish diplomatic relations after Pope Benedict XVI and Malaysia’s Prime Minister, Najib Bin Abdul Razak , took the decision during a private meeting in the papal summer residence at Castel Gandolfo, in the hills outside Rome, on July 18.
Najib meets Pope Benedict XVI Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 9:42PMROME, July 18 (Bernama) -- Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak on Monday met with Pope Benedict XVI at the Pope's summer residence at the Apostolic Palace in Castel Gandolfo, outside Rome.
Showcase of fashions set for next week Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 8:00PMThe showcase is open to all Clark County residents.
"Multi-Jobbing" After Good Job Lost Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 5:32PMWoman once was manager for B of A but is now sewing and working at McDonalds to make up for the loss.
Rose Byrne Is Looking Dainty Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 5:18PMRose Byrne hosted a party in Los Angeles to promote the launch of Australian fashion brand Zimmermann's resort collection. She wore a white and beige paneled dress by the label that featured delicate cutouts and embroidery at the neckline, and a pair of white lacy Nicholas Kirkwood heels. Does this dress fall on the right side of floaty, or does it swallow Rose just a bit? And does her tightly ...
Get Whitney Port's Embroidered Mara Hoffman Bikini! Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 1:01PMWhitney Port in a Mara Hoffman bikini in Miami, Florida.Photo: Getty Images/Revolve Clothing The City's Whitney Port LIVES in her bikinis (with a bod like that, who wouldn't?!), so it's no surprise that when she stopped by Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Swim she took a dip in some to-die-for swimwear of her own. She sported a heavily [...]
Astronauts pack up for last shuttle ride home Sunday, July 17, 2011 @ 12:27PMThe shuttle Atlantis astronauts finished packing 2 tons of old equipment and trash from the International Space Station into a cargo hauler Sunday for the last shuttle ride back to Earth.
Business licenses for the week of March 6 Sunday, July 17, 2011 @ 7:44AMABC Fire Extinguisher Co. Inc.: Lynn and Katherine Brown, 572-B2 Reactor Way, Reno; sales and service fire protection equipment. Affordable Paralegal Services: 10196 Highway 50 East, Unit A, Mound House; paralegal, document and notary services.
UAE to lead joint GCC participation in Japan World Stamp Exhibition Sunday, July 17, 2011 @ 5:45AM5 GCC countries to showcase their stamp collections under common banner in Yokohama from July 28 to August 2 Dubai, July 17, 2011: The UAE will lead the joint GCC participation in the Japan World Stamp Exhibition (PHILANIPPON 2011) which will be held from July 28 to August 2, in Yokohama, under the theme 'Stamps Link the World.'
Brother aims for 22% Growth in the Middle East region's printer segment by 2012 Sunday, July 17, 2011 @ 3:16AMLeading company's target to complement expected USD 7.6 billion growth for region's printer segment by 2012 Brother Gulf, a leader in home and business IT peripherals that focuses on the 'Customer-First' approach, has revealed its plans to grow by 22% by 2012 in the Middle East. The company's confidence in driving growth over the next year complements recent industry reports showing that the ...
Historic 2001 Mariners reunite Sunday, July 17, 2011 @ 2:31AMOver the history of the Seattle Mariners , 2001 was the best of times, it was the worst of times – a year in which the team won a major league record-tying 116 games but failed to reach the World Series. SATURDAY'S GAME: Felix loses composure, game
Good: M’s score. Bad: Lose again Ugly: Rangers 5, Mariners 1: Scoreless streak snapped at 30-plus innings but Seattle ... Sunday, July 17, 2011 @ 1:49AMSEATTLE — Ian Kinsler hit two home runs off Mariners ace Felix Hernandez and the Texas Rangers won their 10th consecutive game with a 5-1 victory over Seattle on Saturday night.
Blog » Movie Cricket Sunday, July 17, 2011 @ 1:35AM(Irwin Fedriansyah | The Associated Press) Converse shoes are displayed at a store in Jakarta, Indonesia. Workers making Converse sneakers in Indonesia said supervisors throw shoes at them, slap them in the face and call them dogs and pigs.
Nike faces new worker-abuse claims Sunday, July 17, 2011 @ 1:24AMWorkers making Converse sneakers in Indonesia say supervisors throw shoes at them, slap them in the face and call them dogs and pigs.
Dickerson fulfilling dream with Elite Sports Academy Saturday, July 16, 2011 @ 7:33AM"Parent-friendly" and "safe" were the words that came to mind most as Buddy Dickerson moved from the idea stage to something more tangible. Now that Elite Sports Academy is up and running, he hopes those are the elements that will draw people out to Chesterville - and hold them there.
Crafty ways to reuse, recycle household castoffs Saturday, July 16, 2011 @ 5:47AMBarely halfway into summer break, the mystique is wearing off. For parents seeking fresh ways to amuse the kids without breaking the bank, inspiration, materials and tools are within easy reach around the house.
See the top trends from Paris Couture Fashion Week Saturday, July 16, 2011 @ 5:26AMWhat patterns did we discern from a week of high couture from the runways of Paris? Click through to find out
Two Sioux Falls retail stores expanding Saturday, July 16, 2011 @ 2:31AMThe owners of two longtime Sioux Falls sports and embroidery companies are planning an expansion into a new building that will house both firms. The building is planned at 3410 S. Kiwanis Ave., just south of Plaza 41, and will house Dakota Lettering and Dakota Sports, which both are owned under the Hauff Mid-America Sports umbrella. The businesses currently are in two separate locations: Dakota ...
Dugout leads league play Saturday, July 16, 2011 @ 12:33AMDugout Bar leads the Thursday Night Golf League at Whitetail Run after 12 weeks with a 582.
Celebrity stylists who become fashion designers Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 6:25PMThe leap from tastemaker to clothing and accessories designer has been taken by many celebrity stylists before Rachel Zoe. Here are some of them. Rachel Zoe follows a long line of celebrity stylists who have parlayed their tastemaker status (and access to celebrities) into clothing and accessories brands. Here are some of the other celebrity stylists and their brands:
2012 Ford Blue Angels Mustang GT For EAA Young Eagles Unveiled Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 6:14PMEvery summer since 2006, Ford has teamed up with the EAA AirVEntures Young Eagles organization to build a special-edition Mustang that's sold at auction to help promote the Young Eagles' mission of introducing and fostering a love of flight to young people.
A guide to display locations for Art Walk Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 3:32PMArt Walk will be the largest festival of the year in Natick Center, with more than 45 participating artists. This free summer festival is scheduled for Thursday evening, July 21, 5 to 8:30 p.m., and will be the only Art Walk this summer.
Get Noticed With Custom Embroidery From EmbroidMe Thursday, July 14, 2011 @ 1:01PMWEST PALM BEACH, FL--(Marketwire - 07/14/11) - Creating a sense of uniformity and professionalism is important for any company. So is getting a business' name out to potential customers. A quick and easy way for companies to do both is with custom embroidery from EmbroidMe. Displaying the company's name and logo on quality embroidered products reinforces the corporate identity and builds brand ...
Marks & Spencer's Brazilian knickers promises to hide visible panty line Thursday, July 14, 2011 @ 12:04PMLondon, July 14 : A Brazilian-style underwear that promises to provide a flattering and stylish solution to the dreaded visible panty line, or VPL, has helped boost the business of Marks and Spencer.
New contract for Dereham firm Thursday, July 14, 2011 @ 11:32AMDereham-based 4sports group has been appointed official kit and trophy supplier for the South Norfolk Youth Football League.
Cebu: ASEAN city of Culture for Creative Industry Thursday, July 14, 2011 @ 11:14AMToday our beloved city of Cebu will accept another honor as ASEAN City of Culture for Creative Industry.
The Knesset Unveils Its Hidden Treasures Thursday, July 14, 2011 @ 10:00AMFollow Israel news on and . A vast collection of treasures, gift and souvenirs given to Israel has been unveiled by the Knesset, the Hebrew-language daily Maariv reported Thursday.
Datebook for July 14 to 20 Thursday, July 14, 2011 @ 8:56AM• A Murder Mystery Dinner to benefit Give Every Child a Chance of Tuolumne County will take place Saturday at Angelo’s Hall in Columbia State Historic Park. A no-host bar will open at 6 p.m., with seating at 7 p.m. Tickets are $40 per person or $70 per couple, available at Umpqua Bank in Sonora and Twain Harte, Twain Harte School District office and Soulsbyville School District office, or by ...
Happy Birthday, Jubilee: The Las Vegas showgirl spectacular turns 30 Thursday, July 14, 2011 @ 8:24AMJubilee! The last remaining Las Vegas showgirl spectacular, turns 30
They find their own way Thursday, July 14, 2011 @ 4:51AMThe thrill of a new challenge gets Edith Harmer of Sunny Brae up in the mornings. She has won three Viewers' Choice Awards for quilts she made to meet the Redwood Empire Quilters Guild “challenge of the year.
Nike faces new claims of factory worker abuse Thursday, July 14, 2011 @ 4:04AMSUKABUMI, Indonesia —Workers making Converse sneakers in Indonesia say supervisors throw shoes at them, slap them in the face and call them dogs and pigs.
Various programs scheduled for all ages at community libraries Thursday, July 14, 2011 @ 3:14AM"Read Around the World" at the library, for children entering kindergarten through the fifth grade on Monday and July 25 and Aug. 1 from 10 a.m. to noon. Children can attend for stories, games and crafts. read more »
Alice McCall inspired by Victorian style Thursday, July 14, 2011 @ 1:30AMAlice McCall says Bali is the perfect place to hunt down 70s batik items.
Workers making Converse sneakers in Indonesia claim abuse Thursday, July 14, 2011 @ 1:06AMWorkers making Converse sneakers in Indonesia say supervisors throw shoes at them, slap them in the face and call them dogs and pigs. Nike, the brand's owner, admits that such abuse has occurred among the contractors who make its hip high-tops but says there is little it can do to stop it.
South Beach has even more bikinis than usual this week Wednesday, July 13, 2011 @ 6:15PMSwim Week invades South Beach this week, bringing thousands of fashion designers, models, buyers and others along with a welcome boost to mid-summer tourism.
Widespread abuse for Converse workers Wednesday, July 13, 2011 @ 5:56PMWorkers making Converse sneakers in Indonesia say supervisors throw shoes at them, slap them in the face and call them dogs and pigs.
Nike faces worker abuse claims in Indonesia Wednesday, July 13, 2011 @ 5:21PMSUKABUMI, Indonesia (AP) -- Workers making Converse sneakers in Indonesia say supervisors throw shoes at them, slap them in the face and call them dogs and pigs. Nike, the brand's owner, admits that such abuse has occurred among the contractors that make its hip high-tops but says there was little it could do to stop it. Dozens of workers interviewed by The Associated Press and a document ...
Summer workshops in Ocean Grove Wednesday, July 13, 2011 @ 5:13PMThe Ocean Grove Historical Society is sponsoring summer workshops in handcrafts, both vintage and modern, at the Centennial Cottage in this Victorian community by the sea. The schedule is: read more