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A Perspective on Eco-Fashion From Europe

Oct 26, 2010 4 Comments by

Katarzyna Dulko shares her story of attending two very different eco-fashion events. Autumn is a good time to reflect on what we wear, especially when there are great opportunities to learn more about eco-fashion’s environmental and ethical aspects at fashion shows and through meetings with designers.

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Daniela Mercury, The Pearl of Brazil

Oct 26, 2010 1 Comment by

What I love about Daniela Mercury is that her voice, performance, and passion are all authentic. She expresses her love and enthusiasm for all things Brazil, especially when it comes to her native Salvador.

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In Vermont, Change You Cannot Believe In

Oct 24, 2010 No Comments by

Chase C. Locke of Randolph, Vermont, was finally arrested last month after many cans of change were reported missing. One resident reported up to $3000 in change stolen.

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Project Runway’s Valerie Mayen Boosts Support for Cleveland’s Design Industry – Please Vote!

Oct 22, 2010 2 Comments by

Spearheaded by Valerie Mayan, Buzz & Growl gives designers and seamstresses space and resources to continue their work and education where opportunity otherwise does not exist. Most struggling designers do not have access to costly professional equipment or space to create proper, sellable work. They are relegated to sewing in confined spaces with improper tools, halting their creative potential and success. You can change that by voting for this project to get a Pepsi-Cola grant!

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Recycling? Don’t Be a Sue Sylvester – But Glee is Doing Good

Oct 15, 2010 No Comments by

Glee is one of the best shows on television for countless reasons. The witty writing, Heather Morris and her one liners, and Jane Lynch is the perfect Adidas model. But as a former band geek, I, and many others, can relate to this show. Plus the brilliance of the Glee is its introduction to the younger generation to songs what I guess could be now called oldies; and the older generation can learn about today’s hottest music artists.

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Daniela Mercury Reminds Us It’s (É) Almost Carnaval!

Oct 14, 2010 5 Comments by

Daniela Mercury has reminded us about Carnaval’s spirit with her latest song and music, É Carnaval (It’s Carnaval). The video provides a convivial snapshot of what Salvador and its Carnaval are all about

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That’s a Lot of Look! – Louis Vuitton Goes Zero-Waste

Oct 13, 2010 No Comments by

True, in fashion, one day you’re in, the next day you’re out. Count in Parsons School of Fashion and Louis Vuitton as participants in the movement to make fashion more sustainable. They are collaborating on a Zero Waste project.

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Billy Gill Serenades Parkman Triangle

Oct 05, 2010 No Comments by

Thank you everyone for coming by Sunday night! We had a small but grateful turnout Sunday evening, thanks to Billy Gill, who sang some of his songs, played the guitar, and gave out his latest CD.

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