Mailman longs to wear kilt on the job

A 6-foot-tall, 250-pound mailman is lobbying to wear a kilt on the job, but so far with little success. The National Letter Carriers' Association rejected his idea in July despite impassioned claims of chafing,...

Hair of the dog: The animal lovers who turned their dead pets' coats into woo...

"Their beloved dogs may have gone to the great kennel in the sky, but for Beth and Brian Willis they will always be close. Because the couple have had his and hers jumpers knitted out of the hair moulted by...

Photo of Obama Wearing Turban: Islamaphobia?

Opinion Barry Artiste, Now Public Contributor You know every once in a while people will accuse others putting on the "Pointy White Hat" of racism, when it is not racism, it is just a realization that some people...

Sherlock Holmes at NY Fashion Week

The professorial, pipe-smoking, tweed jacketed (with leather elbow patches), old world, British detective style of Sherlock Holmes seems to come and go. Well it's back. But at least we've moved on from all-out...

Pongy pits pose frock shock

"SO you've drunk too much, partied too hard and spent way too much money. A headache tablet will get rid of a lot of the pain from last night, but how do you undo your overspend? Alarmingly, many women these days try to take back their purchases after they've worn them out on...

ASEAN signs AEC blueprint to create single market by 2015

"ASEAN countries have a combined population of 580 million with a gross domestic product of US$1.1 trillion. In 2006, the bloc`s trade with the rest of the world reached US$742,657 million compared to US$383,854 million in 2002. Meanwhile, trade among ASEAN countries rose to...

Confederacy raises red flags at Hollywood Hills High

"A petition drive to get Confederate-themed clothing banned from school grounds has exposed a rift at Hollywood Hills High. The episode may lead the Broward School Board to examine whether its student conduct code should address the Confederate flag. Sophomore Ilana Hostyk...

Garments exporters happy with the World Cup

"Knitwear manufacturers have recorded a surge in exports thanks to the world cup! Jerseys and other clothing are selling like hot cakes obviously. I wonder if Zizou’s Number 10 strips are made in Bangladesh? Wouldn’t that be fantastic? I want one! Allez Les Bleus!"

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