Entries from August 2008

As discussed in today’s Wall Street Journal article, “Bouwer Presents Fashion Show Via Webcast,” eveningwear designer Marc Bouwer is doing his part to make fashion more democratic. During New York fashion week next month, he will unveil his spring collection on his marcbouwer.com Web site, where anyone can check it out.
The shoot of the fashion […]

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In a previous blog I discussed the stimulus burrito and other means restaurants are using to keep business afloat during tougher economic times. While consumers are definitely tightening their purse strings, according to this Reuters Blog , only about 1/3 of people surveyed in a recent study by retail consulting firm Precima said they were […]

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Next week, Splashlight will host the opening reception for a new featured artist, Loretta Mae Hirsch, who will display her paintings and drawings. Hirsch’s exhibit “The Complex Package” includes painting and drawings that include references to a personal symbology based on the meaning of “Hirsch” in German (it is the noun for “deer”). The exhibit […]

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Who can forget Sanjaya Malakar, one of American Idol’s most controversial contestants, according to an article in Advertising Age? Well… to be honest…I had forgotten him already. Yes, I confess to being a bit of an Idol fan, but was truly happy to see this kid go. Fortunately, for those of you who do not […]

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It’s time again to take a look at some of the strange/interesting/culturally spot-on stories being written about this week - thanks to Profnet, a service that sends us journalist queries and calls for sources dozens of times throughout the day. Enjoy!
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PETS: When Your Dog Needs a Wheelchair — WebVet.com
I am a reporter for WebVet.com, […]

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