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GE AXIS Development Software Reduces Cost, Risk of High Performance Embedded Computing Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 10:06AMCHARLOTTESVILLE, Va.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--GE Intelligent Platforms today announced the release of AXIS Version 5.0. AXIS – Advanced Multiprocessor Integrated Software – is GE’s comprehensive development environment that accelerates the design, creation, testing and deployment of complex DSP and multiprocessing platforms for real-time applications such as radar, sonar, communications and image ...
Five Award-Winning Artists of Western Artists of America Showcased in Santa Fe Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 10:05AMSCOTTSDALE, Ariz. -- Santa Fe's Indian Market always brings the best Western artists to Santa Fe. This year Arroyo Gallery has five of the very finest artists -- and all are award-winning artists of Western Artists of America .
A Guide to Shopping in Camden Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 9:54AMTired of having a Groundhog Day wardrobe? Fed up of looking like you’ve been stripped naked and kicked through Topman? Then get you skates on, you’re going to Camden. For a shopping experience truly like no other, Camden is the king.
Aussie rules when it comes to bikinis Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 9:37AMNot wishing to generalise - I wouldn't exactly be chuffed if people thought that as a Scot I was mean, loved haggis and was riddled with heart disease - I've never met an Australian who wasn't obsessive about swimwear.
Make the Grade With Back-to-School Shopping Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 9:00AMStay at the Head of the Class with Cotton Incorporated's Back-to-School Fashion Trend Forecast
'The storm came so fast' Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 7:06AMKingston musician Chris Koster experienced a different type of stage fright on Sunday evening.[...]
Nigeria: Govt Must Show Concern to Save Textile Industries, Says Jekeri Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 6:39AMCOMRADE YAKUBU JEKERI, National President, Textile, Garment and Tailoring Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (TGTSSAN) has said that the problem of the textile industry decay in the country is not the problem of money, but poor government policies and the problem of global competitiveness. In this interview with Senior Correspondent, Sylvester Enoghase, he insists that the shoddy handling of ...
BrizzleBoo updated The wide range of independent retailers in Bristol offers a diversity of stores which is difficult ... Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 6:34AMArticle
Susie Rushton: Where's my M&S of yesteryear? Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 6:32PMAmong the very few items in my wardrobe that have made it past the 15-year mark is a navy-blue spotted blouse, very plain but well-cut, with short sleeves and a neatness about it that could be the work of Comme des Garcons or Margaret Howell, but isn't. It's from Marks & Spencer.
Don't Buy In to Cotton's Head Fake Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 5:20PMCotton prices are falling, but expect retailers to continue struggling.
Arkansas Valley Fair craft, art entries needed Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 5:05PMThe 134th Annual Arkansas Valley Fair is just a few short weeks away so it is time to start getting crafts and fine arts ready for entry. Crafts and fine arts entries will be accepted at the Exposition Building, Arkansas Valley Fairgrounds on Aug. 16 from 11 a.m. until 7 p.m. Note the change in day and time for entries.
Sportswear: A marriage between fashion, athletics Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 4:35PMNEW YORK -- Some of the most fashion-forward looks have involved teamwork between designers of athletic sportswear and runway-worthy couture. It's what led to bikinis, bike shorts, tennis skirts -- actually skirts that hit above the ankle, in general -- and the popularization of stretch fabrics.
Robert Graham Brings Their American Eclectic Style to the World of Denim Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 4:24PMNEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--On the heels of a large investment into the Robert Graham brand and the announcement of Michael Buckley joining as the new Chief Executive Officer, Robert Graham Holdings is pleased to announce its men’s denim licensing partnership with International Denim Group N.A. led by President Gary Sims, former President of Wholesale at William Rast. The premium denim line will ...
The Printed Page: Here Now, a Tour of House Beautiful's Kitchen of the Year Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 2:35PMClick here to view the full photogallery. Celebrity chef and House Beautiful contributing food editor Tyler Florence gave the New York Times a peek at this year's Kitchen of the Year on Thursday, but—let's face it—that one shot of a...
Fashion School at Kent State Receives $25,000 Scholarship Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 7:57AMHUDSON, Ohio--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Fashion School at Kent State Receives $25,000 Scholarship - Jo-Ann Fabric and Craft Stores establishes a five-year scholarship fund for KSU Fashion Students
Iowa group stitches quilts for wounded soldiers - Army News | News from Afghanistan & Iraq - Army Times Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 7:56AMLE MARS, Iowa — There’s a lot of red, white and blue fabric in the sewing room in Shirley Hettwer’s basement.
Week Around the Ists Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 7:56AMYour Monday morning stroll through the week that was around the Istaverse, featuring daredevils in New York, Carmageddon in Los Angeles, a busy music week in Chicago and more. [ more › ]
Daily home & garden tip: Reduce clothes dryer's rate of energy use Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 7:33AMSome energy-saving tactics might seem obvious. But not all.
WNC guild hosts design seminar Friday in Etowah Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 7:32AMETOWAH — Western North Carolina Quilters Guild will host Wendy Butler Berns' workshop “Out of the Blocks Quilt Design” 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Friday at Etowah United Methodist Church, 110 Brickyard Road.
Party Chic Attire Defined Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 5:33AM"Please help me. What is a party chic attire?" —from http://paronia.tumblr.com/ via Tumblr Ask So what does one wear to a party? It's all about dresses with feminine details made with delicate fabrics. No denim please! Pick necklines like strapless, halter, or sleeveless and cuts like A-line, full skirt, or body hugging. Accessorize according to the details of your ...
PCB material suppliers seeing orders slow Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 4:29AMSources at Taiwan-based makers of fiber glass fabrics, one of the key raw materials for the production of PCBs, have revealed that orders landed for July were similar to those received in June implying a slow start to the industry's high season. July quotes for fiber glass fabrics are likely to stay flat, or fall by up to 5%, sequentially, the sources said.
Specialized Bedding From Precision Fabrics Group Is Latest Tool In the Fight Against Weight Gain Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 4:08AMBedding developed by Precision Fabrics Group could help overweight people avoid weight gains associated with inadequate sleep. (PRWeb July 18, 2011) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2011/7/prweb8647878.htm
Be Smart About Sensitive Skin Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 4:00AMMISSION, KS--(Marketwire - 07/18/11) - (Family Features) Your skin makes up about 15 percent of your body weight, so having sensitive skin is no small matter. The exact definition of sensitive skin can be elusive, as a number of factors can often be the cause of skin irritation or fluctuation, including weather, genetics and beauty and household products. If you are one of the millions of ...
The Open 2011: caddies keep powders dry for rain at Royal St George's Sunday, July 17, 2011 @ 3:52PMConditions at Open turned caddies' jobs into running battles as they fought to keep their bags, equipment and players dry.
Maytime Rameau, Gluck, and Strauss Sunday, July 17, 2011 @ 1:52PMThe highlight of a recent spate of operatic activity in Boston was Rameau’s rarely-heard “Les Indes Galantes” (May 7), semi-staged in festive Jordan Hall by Boston Baroque, playing with splendid clarity and verve under Martin Pearlman.
Elsewhere in the ist-a-verse: LA's Carmegeddon Is Making Everyone Pussies Sunday, July 17, 2011 @ 1:29PMLAist heard from a reader who thinks the impending Carmageddon (aka the closing of the 405 freeway ) is making everyone soft : " IF THIS ISNT PROOF ABOUT THE PUSSIFICATION OF AMERICA, ESPECIALLY CALIFORNIA, I DONT KNOW WHAT IS." Chicagoist offered their picks for this weekend's Pitchfork Music Festival and said goodbye to radio station Q101 . DCist reported on the arrest of a man police allege ...
Under media glare, Indian politicos go fashion forward Sunday, July 17, 2011 @ 9:42AMBy Nivedita Sharma, New Delhi, July 17 : Under constant media glare, Indian politicians are leaving behind their shabby, socialist look to make fashion statements before a new and demanding generation of voters, albeit in native cultural style.
Designer's work suits mums-to-be Sunday, July 17, 2011 @ 9:00AMTHE Stella & Minx "bodywear" range was created by Helen Wallis when she saw a gap in the market for more than just stretchy basics.
Allison-Antrim Museum highlights tablecloths Sunday, July 17, 2011 @ 7:51AMThe rotating exhibit “Tablecloths, Vintage and New” will be featured during July and August in the barn at Allison-Antrim Museum, 365 S. Ridge Ave. The collection is from museum member Felicia Hollingshead. The exhibit will run from July 22 through Aug. 22. The tablecloths will be hung on a clothesline in the north bay of the barn and bridge tablecloths will be displayed on card tables.
Trip to North Cascades Mountain Range serves as good occasion to test outdoor products Sunday, July 17, 2011 @ 7:06AMIf there’s one thing outdoor junkies love as much as playing outside, it’s new gear to play with while they’re doing it. Here are some field-tested products any backpacker would love.
British Open fashion cavalcade: a bit of flash amid the drab Sunday, July 17, 2011 @ 6:39AMThe surrounding countryside may be among the least colorful locales on any professional golf tour, but the pros did their best to bring a touch of life to the proceedings with their batch of Day 1 fashions at the British Open. From left: Padraig Harrington could not be any more Irish with his little whatever-that-is cap; Phil Mickelson busts out more from the grandma's-bedsheets collection ...
Jan Zimmer: Welcoming porches Sunday, July 17, 2011 @ 5:38AMDonna Cornell stands on the porch of her home in St. Clair. / Wendy Torello/Times Herald Robert and Lori Wheeler enjoy the summer weather on their porch in St. Clair. Lori Wheeler said she likes relaxing outdoors on her porch.
Barcelona: Cram in the sights, then hit the beach Sunday, July 17, 2011 @ 4:20AMWhy visit? Barcelona will never go out of fashion.
In eastern Congo, women make themselves heard Sunday, July 17, 2011 @ 2:50AMTaking a break from hard work, they celebrate International Women's Day with pride...
Tough to find the time to enjoy all of Manitoulin Saturday, July 16, 2011 @ 11:29AMIn the full tilt of glorious summer on Manitoulin, you've got to make a schedule, but can you keep to it? I had a delightful interview with director Walter Maskel of the Gore Bay Theatre.[...]
Dreary days cooler than human BBQ weather Saturday, July 16, 2011 @ 11:20AMAh, rain in the middle of July. Folks dabbing brows in Phoenix, Ariz., may not even know, because it doesn't rate national press, that summer has been unusually mild and great for rock hunting in Western Washington.
Friday Night Swim Week Highlights Saturday, July 16, 2011 @ 10:12AMMercedes-Benz Fashion Week Swim made a splash Friday night with shows from Poko Pano, Beach Bunny, L-Space By Monica Wise and Wildfox at the Raleigh Hotel. While each show brought its own flavor...
When it comes to bras, it’s all about the fit Saturday, July 16, 2011 @ 9:09AMEver wonder why your clothes just don't seem to be fitting right? It might not be the clothes -- or your body, either. It could be -- it often is -- foundation garments that don't fit correctly. Bras, in particular....
Glen Raven Custom Fabrics Launches Sailboat Makeover Project Using Sunbrella(R) Fabrics Saturday, July 16, 2011 @ 7:08AMGlen Raven Custom Fabrics, makers of Sunbrella® fabrics, has launched a sailboat makeover project designed to provide insights into the step-by-step process for transforming a boat’s interior and exterior through the use of fabrics. (PRWeb July 16, 2011) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/Galatea/Sunbrella/prweb8646453.htm
Style Watch: Native Inspiration on Fall Runway Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 6:00PMOn the Fall 2011 runway, the Navajo spirit gets captured in a warm and earthy experiment of Native enlightenment. It's a movement to revisit the soul of the southwest, embracing the Native American resources of rooted nature and tones of the terrain.
Reuse, recycle: Crafts that recycle everyday objects Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 5:33PMBarely 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.
House Of Mohr’s Custom Fashion Designer, John-David Mohr, Invited to the 2011 Emmys Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 5:07PMCustom Clothing Fashion Designer John-David Mohr has been invited to attend the 2011 Emmys on the Red Carpet in the Celebrity Gifting Tent with WOW! Creations Media. (PRWeb July 15, 2011) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2011/7/prweb8641556.htm
Testing the waters Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 5:04PMWomen-only swims draw crowds but face challenges
Lakeland Industries Announces Termination of DuPont Licensing Agreement Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 4:45PMRONKONKOMA, NY--(Marketwire - 07/15/11) - Lakeland Industries, Inc. (NASDAQ: LAKE - News ), a leading manufacturer of industrial protective clothing for industry, municipalities, healthcare and to first responders on the federal, state and local levels, today announced that due to its successful overall global growth strategy, Lakeland does not expect the termination of its licensing ...
Music & Dance Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 4:35PMThe final round of the 3rd Jean-Marie Londeix International Saxophone Competition features five finalists, who will perform the most prestigious saxophone compositions with the Thailand Philharmonic Orchestra to vie for 5,000 euros (214,000 baht) in cash and two saxophones.
John DeCock: The Great Global Poisoning Experiment Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 3:58PMNo matter how carefully you eat or drink or watch your exposure to toxins, your body has chemicals in it that do not belong there and have the potential to make you ill, even fatally ill.
Seven Green Ways to Wash Away Laundry Costs Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 3:39PMYou can wash and wear for a lot less. Find out how to make your laundry load lighter on your budget.
Taylor Swift Names Fragrance "Wonderstruck" Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 2:56PMTaylor Swift has named her first fragrance "Wonderstruck," drawing upon a lyric from one of her songs, "Enchanted." The fragrance will be available in prestige department stores in October.
Project Runway's new season features designers with Louisiana roots Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 11:16AMThe show returns to Lifetime network on July 28.
'Elizabethan Era' inspires Shantanu-Nikhil Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 11:12AMNew Delhi, July 15 : Known for their contemporary fashion, designers Shantanu and Nikhil Mehra are all set to present a collection personifying vintage royalty inspired by the 'Elizabethan Era' at the Delhi Couture Week July 22-25.