What do jeans that haven’t been washed in three months smell like? According to one Australian woman, they don’t smell unlike jeans that have been worn for just a day or two. Tullia Jack, a Melbourne researcher, is trying to encourage people to save water by keeping their jeans out of the wash — would you? Read full article > >
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It’s bad enough that teachers have to inculcate The Future according to the whims of state bureaucrats while dodging acid and waiting for the mayoral axe to fall on their school. Can’t a pedagogue pad around the classroom in Crocs and a Black Flag t-shirt in peace? The principal of an East Village elementary school was fed up with the slovenly appearance of his staff, and instituted a dress code …
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East Village Principal’s Dress Code Deprives Teachers Of Jeans
FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. — The sometimes plain, sometimes heavily decorated neckties are a symbol of the West, worn with everything from blue jeans to tuxedos. Texas links the bolo to the romanticism of the pioneer era and suggests that anyone who wears one refuses to be bound by convention. New Mexico says they reflect the state’s tri-cultural heritage — a mix of Hispanic, American Indian and Anglo …
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From blue jeans to tuxedos, Arizona’s Heard Museum exhibits versatility of bolo ties
After a series of mediocre debate performances over the past six week, Texas Gov. Rick Perry seems to be signaling that he may not take part in future candidate gatherings. Perry has committed to the next debate in Michigan on November 9 but, according to campaign spokesman Ray Sullivan, the governor’s participation in future debates is very much up in the air. Read full article > >
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Apparel and accessories company says it is in discussions with Delta Galil Industries over $350-$400 million sale.
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Apparel and accessories company says it is in discussions with Delta Galil Industries over $350-$400 million sale.
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Delta CEO Isaac Dabah is a former CEO of Gloria Vanderbilt Jeans, which has an annual turnover of $700-800 million.
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Blue Jeans Network is launching a cloud-based multi-party videoconferencing service it says will bring enterprise clients and consumer clients to the same digital meeting table.
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Blue Jeans Network attempts to bridge enterprise, consumer videoconferencing
DEAR MISS MANNERS – I am a 19-year-old college student, but I do not like to dress in “modern fashions” as defined by my fellow students (torn jeans and revealing tops), but dress in handmade tailored jackets and dresses with heels. I am often taunted by fellow students, but I am now insulted by random strangers in public as to why I don’t “dress my own age,” and choose to take cues from my …
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No such thing as dressing one’s age – Wed, 15 Jun 2011 PST