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      <title><![CDATA[Air Jordan Retro 1 - Vivid Blue/Black]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[To many sneaker heads liking, the Air Jordan 1 Retro High Strap hit retailers one week ago. We have now spotted a vivid blue/black colorway of the Air Jordan 1 . Unfortunately, this specific colorway...]]></description>
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<td><a href="http://www.nicekicks.com/air-jordan-retro-1-vividblue-black/" target="_self"><img src="http://images.nicekicks.com/images/jordan-1-vividblue-1.jpg" alt="Air Jordan Retro 1 - Vivid Blue/Black" hspace="10" width="350" align="right" /></a>To many sneaker heads liking, the <a href="http://www.nicekicks.com/jordan1-high-strap-release/" target="_self">Air Jordan 1 Retro High Strap</a> hit retailers one week ago. We have now spotted a vivid blue/black colorway of the <a href="http://www.nicekicks.com/air-jordans/air-jordan-1/" target="_self">Air Jordan 1</a>. Unfortunately, this specific colorway is limited to only Girls GS (Grade School).</p>
<p>The vivid blue color is located on toe box, swoosh, and heel. The most interesting feature on this sneaker is the colorful pattern design on the inside of the sneaker&#8217;s collar. This shoe is also complimented by a white midsole. Check your local select Jordan retailers for these in three weeks. Pics provided by <a href="http://sneakernews.com" target="_blank">Sneaker News</a>.</td>
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      <title><![CDATA[Do We Need To Follow Fashion Trends????]]></title>
      <link>http://fashionratty.com/article/157c4cb90526715d96e67861f7cf0467</link>
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      <description><![CDATA[Fitting in- slavish, sensible or sensational


Renato Palmi from The ReDress Consultancy-South Africa asks if following trends is a good practice for young South African fashion designers


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      <content:encoded><![CDATA[<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_RBa42yPM2WE/STPkTEgADzI/AAAAAAAAAjU/9CTpaBDlw9w/s1600-h/fashion-trends-sao-paulo-fashion-week-promises-a-southern-summer-with-short-skirts-and-big-clothes1.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 222px; height: 320px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_RBa42yPM2WE/STPkTEgADzI/AAAAAAAAAjU/9CTpaBDlw9w/s320/fashion-trends-sao-paulo-fashion-week-promises-a-southern-summer-with-short-skirts-and-big-clothes1.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5274810604857593650" border="0" /></a><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family:arial;">Fitting in- slavish, sensible or sensational?<br /><br /><br />Renato Palmi from The ReDress Consultancy-South Africa asks if following trends is a good practice for young South African fashion designers.<br /><br /><br />Seasonal change cues fashion media editors to present the public with "must-have" and "no-no" listings, which, no matter how individualistic or judicious we might think we are, subtly compel us to reconsider the stock in our private wardrobes.<br /><br /><br />In these times of economic strain and budget adjustments, does "fitting in" with rapidly changing fashion cycles not pose challenges to designers and consumers alike? Are we prisoners of fashion dictates, or could we consider co-creating new looks with minimal expense? How can local fashion designers sustain themselves by working around and within global and local market forces?<br /><br /><br />Through aggressive marketing, our individual identity can become effaced by homogenised clothing, a veneer that suggests we are part of a recognisable whole. Trend forecasters, retailers and brand conglomerates launching new styles, fabrics, cuts and colours stoke the coals of peer pressure that conditions us to be seen in the latest ranges. As social beings, we are construed as a collective commodity travelling in a continuum of design renovation that is dictated by a few but embraced by the masses, often with little thought to suitability or personal imagination.<br /><br /><br />Being seen in the right brand wearing the "in" label of a particular designer neutralises our individuality and leads to a contradiction of the purpose of fashion: individual style portraying human uniqueness; instead, we become fashion clones.<br /><br /><br />By conforming to seasonal trends, are we not impeding the innovation and growth of young fashion designers emerging in the market? There are a few designers who have created distinctive aesthetics and have steadily built a brand following. These looks are not confined to the examples seen on catwalks at Fashion Weeks events; idiosyncratic, semi-mass-produced, wearable garments are also available.<br /><br /><br />The old saying, "catch them when they are young" can be applied to fashion education. For example, when experts visit fashion colleges and advise students on the latest European trends - as if these are the unassailably essential forms of good design and as such, critical to design success - are we not diluting their imaginative resources?<br /><br /><br />Both student and established designers are required to be in touch with global fashion directions, but is it a prerequisite to emulate these trends without any re-interpretation? The colours for 2009 are, according to the style forecasters, moving away from metallic finishes to a more earthy, subdued colour palette; ripped denim might resurge, and for younger women, appropriation of men's jeans (known as "The Boyfriend Jeans") will be in vogue and Deep-V-T-shirts and jerseys could be the 2009 new style for men.<br /><br /><br />We need to respect the genius of our learner designers, and support them in steering away from reliance on European trends. This information is available for reference, so rather than delivering lectures on trend templates, their curricula should cover instruction in sourcing, assimilating, and interpreting the data, with a view to redefining trends in the local context and according to their own design sensibilities.<br /><br /><br /><br /></span> <a href="http://www.fibre2fashion.com/industry-article/14/1382/do-we-need-to-follow-fashion-trends1.asp"><span style="font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-family:arial;">Continue Reading At...........</span></span></a><br /><span style="font-size:78%;">Image Credit : myddnetwork.com</span><br /></span> </div>]]></content:encoded>
      <pubDate>Mon, 01 Dec 2008 14:39:45 +0000</pubDate>
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      <source url="http://fashionbreaking.blogspot.com/2008/12/do-we-need-to-follow-fashion-trends.html">Do We Need To Follow Fashion Trends????</source>
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      <title><![CDATA[Air Jordan Fusion 20 Low - Dark Cinder/Varsity Red]]></title>
      <link>http://fashionratty.com/article/42c8b46917819c2d2670488c66eb742b</link>
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      <description><![CDATA[The last Air Jordan Fusion 20 Low we showed you disgusted you so much that we bring you the first look of yet another colorway in hopes of swaying your opinion (probably not
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<td><a href="http://www.nicekicks.com/air-jordan-fusion-20-darkcinder-red/" target="_self"><img src="http://images.nicekicks.com/images/fusion-20-dark-cinder-1.jpg" alt="Air Jordan Fusion 20 Low - Dark Cinder/Varsity Red" hspace="10" width="350" align="right" /></a>The <a href="http://www.nicekicks.com/air-jordan-20-fusion-whitegold-available-now/" target="_self">last Air Jordan Fusion 20 Low</a> we showed you disgusted you so much that we bring you the first look of yet another colorway in hopes of swaying your opinion (probably not).</p>
<p>The <strong>Air Jordan Fusion 20 Low - Dark Cinder/Varsity Red</strong> features a coffee brown upper made of premium leather and nubuck. Red accents are visible on the lace tag, tongue, heel, and stitching on the midsole. This unique sneaker is also complimented with a gum sole. Similar to the aforementioned Air Jordan 20 Fusion, this shoe also contains laser print on the side panels.</p>
<p>The Air Jordan Fusion 20 Low - Dark Cinder/Varsity Red will publicly hit retailers on December 20th, 2008; however, you can pick them up now at <a href="http://www.bnyconline.com/item/details/13544" target="_blank">BNYC</a> for a heftier price. More detailed pics after the jump. Also, check out the release date info below.</p>
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<a href="http://www.nicekicks.com/air-jordan-release-dates/">Air Jordan Release Dates</a></td>
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<em>Air Jordan Fusion 20 Low - Dark Cinder/Varsity Red</em><em> </em></p>
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<em>Air Jordan Fusion 20 Low - Dark Cinder/Varsity Red</em><em> </em></p>
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<em>Air Jordan Fusion 20 Low - Dark Cinder/Varsity Red</em><em> </em></p>
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<em>Air Jordan Fusion 20 Low - Dark Cinder/Varsity Red</em><em> </em></p>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 01 Dec 2008 14:04:22 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Kicks On Court: Six Rings Season - December 1st, 2008]]></title>
      <link>http://fashionratty.com/article/15179a86e5d2fd4a5b3ae5999273f396</link>
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      <description><![CDATA[Over the Thanksgiving weekend, all of the Jordan Brand members had at least two games; and most of them had at least six rings (not literally). To kick off December, our Kicks On Court (KOC) spotted...]]></description>
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<p>Over the Thanksgiving weekend, all of the Jordan Brand members had at least two games; and most of them had at least six rings (not literally). To kick off December, our <a href="http://www.nicekicks.com/category/kicks-on-court/" target="_self">Kicks On Court (KOC)</a> spotted most of the JB members hooping in <strong>Jordan 6 Rings</strong> PEs. Players such as Ray Allen, Mike Bibby, Joe Johnson, and Quentin Richardson all sported this love/hate sneaker. Click the jump to view enlarged pictures of each player in the Jordan 6 Rings. Who sported the best colorway?</p>
<p>We also spotted Chris Paul wearing the <strong>Air Jordan 23 &#8216;Carolina Blue&#8217; PE</strong>. This colorway, plus the <a href="http://www.nicekicks.com/air-jordan-xx3-motorsports-chicago-bulls-unc-online/" target="_self">Motorsports and Chicago Bulls colorways</a>,  hit the retailers this past weekend. In addition, check out the kicks Allen Iverson hooped in at the expense of resting the <a href="http://www.nicekicks.com/kicks-on-court-november-17th-2008/" target="_self">Reebok Answer 12</a>. Click the jump to view more sneakers worn by Richard Hamilton, Kevin Garnett, Carmelo Anthony and others.</td>
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<p style="text-align: center;"><em>Joe Johnson driving down the lane in the Jordan 6 Rings<br />
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<p style="text-align: center;">Mike Bibby defending in the Jordan 6 Rings PE</p>
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<p align="center">Ray Allen pumping his fist in the Jordan 6 Rings PE</p>
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<div style="text-align: center;">Quentin Richardson taking a charge in the Jordan 6 Rings PE<a href="http://www.nicekicks.com/university-of-texas-maui-hyperdunk/" target="_self"></a></div>
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<em>Chris Paul attacking the basket in the Air Jordan 23<br />
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<p style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://images.nicekicks.com/images/koc-dec-1-9.jpg" alt="Kicks On Court: December 1st, 2008" /><br />
<em>Carmelo Anthony shooting a jumper in the Melo M5<br />
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<p align="center"><img src="http://images.nicekicks.com/images/koc-dec-1-11.jpg" alt="Kicks On Court: December 1st, 2008" /><br />
<em>Richard Hamilton posting up in the Jordan Jumpman Team Pro PE</em></p>
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<em>D.J. Augustin laying it up in the Jordan Jumpman Team Pro PE</em></p>
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<em>Gerald Wallace dunking the ball in the Jordan Jumpman Team Pro PE<br />
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<p align="center"><img src="http://images.nicekicks.com/images/koc-dec-1-4.jpg" alt="Kicks On Court: December 1st, 2008" /><br />
<em>Elton Brand fighting for the ball in the Converse EB1<br />
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<p align="center"><img src="http://images.nicekicks.com/images/koc-dec-1-2.jpg" alt="Kicks On Court: December 1st, 2008" /><br />
<em>Kevin Garnett attempting to block a shot in the Adidas TS Commander<a href="http://www.nicekicks.com/nike-hyperdunk/" target="_self"></a><br />
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<p align="center"><img src="http://images.nicekicks.com/images/koc-dec-1-5.jpg" alt="Kicks On Court: December 1st, 2008" /><br />
<em>Chris Bosh (left) &amp; Andrew Bynum (right) sporting the <a href="http://www.nicekicks.com/nike-hyperdunk/" target="_self">Nike Hyperdunk</a> CB4 &amp; the Nike Air Force 25, respectively<br />
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<p align="center"><img src="http://images.nicekicks.com/images/koc-dec-1-7.jpg" alt="Kicks On Court: December 1st, 2008" /><br />
<em>Rudy Gay attacking the rack in the Nike Air Blue Chip PE<br />
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<p align="center"><img src="http://images.nicekicks.com/images/koc-dec-1-18.jpg" alt="Kicks On Court: December 1st, 2008" /><br />
<em>Nick Young shooting a &#8216;J&#8217; in the Nike Air Penny 2<br />
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<em>Allen Iverson congratulating his teammates in the Reebok Answer 7<br />
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<p style="text-align: left;">Pics via <a href="http://sports.yahoo.com/" target="_blank">Yahoo Sports</a>.</p>
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      <title><![CDATA[Human Society Sues Over Mislabeled "Fake" Fur]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[Humane Society is taking six big retailers, as opposed to individual brands, to task for actually including real fur in their supposedly &quot;fake fur&quot; garments. The society says it has found 12 examples...]]></description>
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      <source url="http://flypaper.bluefly.com/archives/2008/12/fake-fur-thats.html">Human Society Sues Over Mislabeled "Fake" Fur</source>
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      <title><![CDATA[Unlock secret insider shopping tips]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[Happy Cyber Monday! Black Friday was an absolutely scary time--despite our nation's economic woes, we spent 3 percent more than last year, which (unofficially) means we waited in line 3 percent longer...]]></description>
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        Happy Cyber Monday! Black Friday was an absolutely scary time--despite our nation's economic woes, <a href="http://www.miamiherald.com/business/nation/v-print/story/792355.html" target="_blank">we spent 3 percent more </a>than last year, which (unofficially) means we waited in line&nbsp;3 percent longer than last year. Except for me, because I shop online pretty much exclusively! With sites like SmartBargains.com, RueLaLa.com and RedTagCrazy.com, you can find the perfect gift for everyone, from your mate to your mom. And we have some tips to get you started!<br /><br />
<span class="mt-enclosure mt-enclosure-image" style="DISPLAY: inline"><img class="mt-image-left" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0pt 20px 20px 0pt" height="274" alt="key.jpg" src="http://stealsanddeals.ivillage.com/beauty/key.jpg" width="202" /></span><b>THE ONLINE SAMPLE SALES </b><br />Take advantage of members-only sample sale Web sites, such as RueLaLa.com, for current-season merchandise from premium and luxury brands at up to 80-percent&nbsp;off retail prices. By being a member of Rue La La, you can&nbsp;take advantage of discounted boutique shopping at the&nbsp;likes of&nbsp;Cole Haan, Vera Bradley and Tommy Bahama. <br /><br /><b>COVETED SHOPPING DAYS </b><br />Today is the day when you are sure to find the best discounts of the season both in-store and online. Best thing about online? You don't have to find parking, use gas... or even get dressed!<br /><br /><b>COMPARISON SHOP AT BRICK-AND-MORTAR STORES</b><br />Check out stores, such as TJ Maxx and Loehmann's, where designer duds are increasingly inexpensive and plentiful. Keep those costs and products in mind when doing your price comparisons online.<br /><br /><b>SHIPPING SAVIOR SITES </b><br />Research the shipping policies of your favorite sites and save with every purchase you make. Web sites such as eLUXURY.com are adding to the perks of online shopping by offering free shipping just in time for the holidays, when every penny counts. <br /><br /><b>RETURN POLICY WOES</b> <br />Be kind to those on your shopping list and seek retailers with a hassle-free return policy, such as Piperlime.com and RueLaLa.com, which provide pre-paid return labels and an extended time period for returns.<br /><br />PS: RueLaLa.com actually has a waiting list for membership. But you can join right here: <a href="http://www.ruelala.com/" target="_blank">www.ruelala.com/unlock</a>
        
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      <title><![CDATA[Nike Footscape 2009 - neon orange & yellow colorways]]></title>
      <link>http://fashionratty.com/article/46897784a14dfc80d1d653d60aad990b</link>
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Nike rings in the new year with some nice designs. This Nike Footscape collection is due for sale in 2009. Nike was pleased with the Footscape Wovens in 2008 so they have decided...]]></description>
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<p>Source of image: <a href="http://www.highsnobiety.com/news/2008/11/27/nike-footscape-2009/#more-19009">here</a>.</p>
<p><a href="http://nike.com">Nike</a> rings in the new year with some nice designs. This Nike Footscape collection is due for sale in 2009. Nike was pleased with the Footscape Wovens in 2008 so they have decided to continue some more Woven shoes for 2009. Nike and <a href="http://blog.honeyee.com/hf/archives/2008/11/28/post-300.html">Hiroshi Fujiwara</a> created these two latest wovens. One colorway is in neon yellow, while the other is in neon orange. The prices and details may become available later at the Nike retailers.</p>
<p>The neon orange looks more striking. The white toe box bears the Nike swoosh. The shoe lace panel has been laid a little to the side of the shoe, and is curved. The mesh tongue in a complimentary orange is perfect for displaying one of the traditional lacing patterns used in Nike shoes. The lace winds through the braces like a snake. The black braces are color coordinated with the panel at the back of the heel. The Nike tag at the tip of the tongue follows the curvature of the tongue and is laid to one side.  The white midsole looks good on the colored shoe upper. The outsole is black.  The inner lining is also black.</p>
<p>The neon yellow has a grey colored toe box. All other features are identical to its neon orange counterpart.</p>
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      <pubDate>Sun, 30 Nov 2008 15:30:49 +0000</pubDate>
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      <source url="http://www.myairshoes.com/nike/nike-footscape-2009.html">Nike Footscape 2009 - neon orange &amp; yellow colorways</source>
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      <title><![CDATA[Visvim x OriginalFake - Logan Low]]></title>
      <link>http://fashionratty.com/article/72a7a98275315d4f74afe5873746eb93</link>
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      <description><![CDATA[OriginalFake has hooked back up with Visvim. This time they worked on this new Logan Low. This shoe features artist KAWS signature artwork on a white canvas upper
These shoes are fairly clean with...]]></description>
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<p><a href="http://www.original-fake.com/">OriginalFake</a> has hooked back up with Visvim. This time they worked on this new Logan Low. This shoe features artist KAWS&#8217; signature artwork on a white canvas upper.</p>
<p>These shoes are fairly clean with white laces and a white midsole. Expect to find these shoes at select OriginalFake and Visvim retailers in upcoming weeks, including the OriginalFake flagship store in Tokyo.</p>
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      <pubDate>Sun, 30 Nov 2008 05:38:39 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Tis the Season]]></title>
      <link>http://fashionratty.com/article/687b261cc321e192ebe5914370ef3d21</link>
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      <description><![CDATA[Twas the month before Christmas
When all through our land
Not a Christian was praying
Nor taking a stand
See the PC Police had taken away
The reason for Christmas - no one could say
The children were...]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>*Twas the month before Christmas*</p>
<p>*When all through our land,*</p>
<p>*Not a Christian was praying*</p>
<p>*Nor taking a stand.*</p>
<p>*See the PC Police had taken away,*</p>
<p>*The reason for Christmas - no one could say.*</p>
<p>*The children were told by their schools not to sing,*</p>
<p>*About Shepherds and Wise Men and Angels and things.*</p>
<p>*It might hurt people's feelings, the teachers would say*</p>
<p>* December 25th is just a ' Holiday '.*</p>
<p>*Yet the shoppers were ready with cash, checks and credit*</p>
<p>*Pushing folks down to the floor just to get it!*</p>
<p>*CDs from Madonna, an X BOX, an I-pod*</p>
<p>*Something was changing, something quite odd! *</p>
<p>*Retailers promoted Ramadan and Kwanzaa*</p>
<p>*In hopes to sell books by Franken &amp; Fonda.*</p>
<p>*As Targets were hanging their trees upside down*</p>
<p>* At Lowe's the word Christmas - was no where to be found.*</p>
<p>*At K-Mart and Staples and Penny's and Sears*</p>
<p>*You won't hear the word Christmas; it won't touch your ears.*</p>
<p>*Inclusive, sensitive, Di-ver-si-ty*</p>
<p>*Are words that were used to intimidate me.*</p>
<p>*Now Daschle, Now Darden, Now Sharpton, Wolf Blitzen*</p>
<p>*On Boxer, on Rather, on Kerry, on Clinton !*</p>
<p>*At the top of the Senate, there arose such a clatter*</p>
<p>*To eliminate Jesus, in all public matter.*</p>
<p>*And we spoke not a word, as they took away our faith*</p>
<p>* Forbidden to speak of salvation and grace*</p>
<p>*The true Gift of Christmas was exchanged and discarded*</p>
<p>*The reason for the season, stopped before it started.*</p>
<p>*So as you celebrate 'Winter Break' under your 'Dream Tree'*</p>
<p>*Sipping your Starbucks, listen to me.*</p>
<p>*Choose your words carefully, choose what you say*</p>
<p>*Shout MERRY CHRISTMAS ,</p>
<p>not Happy Holiday !*</p>
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      <pubDate>Sat, 29 Nov 2008 12:30:07 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Nike LeBron VI Big Apple In Depth Look]]></title>
      <link>http://fashionratty.com/article/6e6f5168217cedb7f79306a88a1e20b0</link>
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      <description><![CDATA[After seeing them on LeBron on court on Tuesday, you know we had to get a better look. So here is an in depth look at the LeBrons Big Apples (pause
The Nike LeBron VI Big Apple is covered in candy...]]></description>
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<td><a href="http://www.nicekicks.com/nike-lebron-vi-big-apple-in-depth-look/"><img title="Nike Lebron VI Big Apple In Depth Look" src="http://images.nicekicks.com/images/lebrons-big-apples-pause-1.jpg" alt="Nike Lebron VI Big Apple In Depth Look" hspace="10" width="350" align="right" /></a>After seeing them on LeBron on court on Tuesday, you know we had to get a better look. So here is an in depth look at the LeBron&#8217;s Big Apples (pause).</p>
<p>The <strong>Nike LeBron VI &#8220;Big Apple&#8221;</strong> is covered in candy apple red perforated leather, in honor of one of LeBron&#8217;s favorite cities, New York City. The candy apple red sits atop a unique speckled midsole, and has the LeBron lion head logo on the tongue. The LeBron VI &#8220;Big Apple&#8221; dropped today at select retailers in NYC, including ARC, Niketown, and House of Hoops for $140.</p>
<p>These are possibly the best colorway of the LeBron VI, and with Spike Lee getting in on the action, you know these are must have&#8217;s for serious collectors.</p>
<p>Closer look after the jump provided by <a href="http://www.gradientmagazine.com" target="_blank">Gradient Magazine</a>.</td>
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<p align="center"><img title="Nike Lebron VI Big Apple In Depth Look" src="http://images.nicekicks.com/images/lebrons-big-apples-pause-2.jpg" alt="Nike Lebron VI Big Apple In Depth Look" /><br />
<em>Nike LeBron VI &#8220;Big Apple&#8221; In Depth Look</em></p>
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<em>Nike LeBron VI &#8220;Big Apple&#8221; In Depth Look</em></p>
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<em>Nike LeBron VI &#8220;Big Apple&#8221; In Depth Look</em></p>
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<em>Nike LeBron VI &#8220;Big Apple&#8221; In Depth Look</em></p>
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<em>Nike LeBron VI &#8220;Big Apple&#8221; In Depth Look</em></p>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 28 Nov 2008 21:14:51 +0000</pubDate>
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