Jean Queen

Around 1,800 students of the two government-run, autonomous girls’ colleges of the city are faced with the prospect of coming to classes in uniform, at least four days a week.

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Bhopal: No more jeans and tees on college campus

Now that The New York Times pay wall is live, you only get 20 free clicks a month. For those worried about hitting their limit, we’re taking a look through the paper each morning to find the stories that can make your clicks count.Related: Trimming the Times: Devastating Storms; Stress of the Track

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Genes, Blue Jeans, and America, Can You Spare a Dime?

PRESCOTT, Ariz. — When Army Spc. Nick Seaman saw a sandstorm approaching during his watch while deployed in Afghanistan, he put on safety glasses and covered himself in the jeans blanket his mother Terri Daniels made him.

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Jeans blankets offer troops protection, comfort

As Andy leaves his flat this evening and heads to a party, the wrap of cocaine concealed in his jeans pocket will feel as familiar as the bottle of wine in his hand.

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‘I do far worse things than take cocaine — drinking and smoking’ (Times Online)

Young father and qualified mechanic Thomas McCarthy does not include himself within what he perceives to be the public stereotype of homelessness. “People think you are dirty and grubby, but it’s not like that. Look at me,” he says, gesturing at his pristine T-shirt and jeans. “I dress smartly.

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Young, smart, homeless and bewildered (Times Online)

What is your favourite item in your wardrobe and why? It is the thing that has lasted the longest and is the most versatile — an old Armani bronze sequined jacket. I bought it with my first pay cheque, and used to wear it over leggings. Now I wear it with jeans and give it a more relaxed feel.

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Fashionista Q&A: Darcey Bussell (Times Online)

This homegrown men’s label is a handsome exception to the disappointing local fashion scene. It blends vintage military gear with its own rugged work shirts, selvage denim jeans and waxed cotton jackets.

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For those in the know there are really only three proper jean labels: Levi, Wrangler and Lee. Over the years Levi has cleverly reproduced its most famous designs to acclaim, while Wrangler has rather fallen by the wayside.

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The Anthropocentric Global Warming Denialist Community is collectively creaming in its collective jeans over the release of zillions of emails that definitively prove that the whole global warming conspiracy thing was made up. Real Climate has the story: Read the rest of this post… | Read the comments on this post…

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Global Warming Alarmist Conspiracy Emails Hacked!!!11!! [Greg Laden's Blog] (ScienceBlogs)

With the popularity of indie dance parties springing up, it’s good to come across two bands that are reaching out to local audiences — with bags full of dance moves and lyrics that hit home. Bonnie Riot crafts a memorable all-inclusive riotgrrl sound that borrows from the Yeah Yeah …

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Original and Indie? Dig Out the Skinny Jeans and PBR. (Broward-Palm Beach New Times)