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Hawaiian Shirt Creator Alfred Shaheen Dies
The man who designed the iconic Hawaiian 'aloha' shirt, Alfred Shaheen, has passed away due to complications from diabetes. Shaheen was a pioneer in the Hawaiian garment and textiles industry, and received a...
created by Terri Potratz | 47 wks ago | updated 47 wks ago
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409 views | 22 recommendations | 3 comments
Sri Lanka says no to EU rights probe for trade deal
A garment-related trade deal between Sri Lanka and the EU may be cancelled after the country decided not to allow the EU to investigate human rights abuses there."Sri Lanka said on Monday it will not allow a...Disney's Dirty Little (Victoria's) Secret
So after all the hype surrounding Miley Cyrus' Vanity Fair photos, it's a little surprising that Disney has been calling the kettle black, and showcasing some barely clad young girls of their own."TMZ has turned... Corsets - the Many Benefits of Wearing a Corset
"For some women when the thought of slipping on a Corset comes to mind, one can only think of lying down on the bed trying to squeeze into an uncomfortable garment that is two sizes too small, or maybe having to have someone else lace or snap up the back of the piece so that... Bali`s textile, garment imports rise to $5.9 million
"It is still unclear whether the imported textiles and garments are intended to meet local needs or re-exported as Bali has so far been known as a textile and garment exporter though its textile and garment industry has been growing at slow pace since 2005.The significant...IT rumble in the jungle
"IT rumble in the jungle Fancy having city kids go into the village to learn? Usually it’s the other way around. But the Horizon Lanka IT village at Mahavilachchiya in Anuradhapura plays host to students from the cities and towns keen on learning IT and this small hamlet...Bless me father and recycle my sins
"Have you forgotten to recycle any newspapers or cans recently? Feeling guilty because you neglected to carbon offset your flight to somewhere, anywhere, this summer? The Roman Catholic Church is at hand with a new line in "green confessions" to help eco-sinners to find... Left Hanging: Pants Lawsuit Judge Files Appeal
Here's an update on the story of the judge who sued his local dry-cleaner for $65 million dollars, embarassing the legal system he represents. Having lost his case, he feels that true justice has not been...
created by Jordan Yerman | 2 years ago | updated 2 years ago
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765 views | 20 recommendations | 2 comments
Anti-Sweatshop Crusader Rini Chakraborty
"How can garment workers at the dawn of the 21st century still face 19th-century sweatshop conditions? It's disturbing questions like this that drive Rini Chakraborty, 31, Executive Director of California-based Sweatshop Watch, to seek justice for exploited workers in the...Tests Reveal Diddy's ''Sean John'' Coats Made With Dog Fur
"Recently, PETA and the Humane Society called out P. Diddy for the sales of his infamous Sean John Hooded Snorkel Jacket made with raccoon dog fur labeled as faux by retailers which was sold at places such as Macy's. Yes, raccoon dog fur. The information was posted on the...Unauthorized Migrants -- Numbers and Characteristics
Pew Hispanic Center [report in PDF]Border Battles -- The U.S. Immigration Debates
"...the positions taken by advocates and the policies proposed by politicians have recently become more contentious and extreme..."
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