U.S.-based Dansko struggles to produce shoes at home
Posted on April 01, 2012 in Jordan shoes
Yet like countless footwear companies in the past two decades as the nation hemorrhaged its shoe-manufacturing footprint overseas, Dansko has failed to achieve perhaps the most symbolic goal of a company attuned to its place in the economic ecosystem. It has not found a way to make in America the shoes it sells to Americans.
BLOG: The Phony Outrage Industry
Posted on March 31, 2012 in Merrill shoes
I propose a new name for the politics industry, the industry that keeps thousands of Americans employed as full time politicians, political aides and paid political party officials. How about calling it the Phony Outrage Industry? read more
11 Terrible Financial Role Models From Pop Culture
Posted on March 30, 2012 in Dansko shoes
Whether they were born rich or clawed their way to stardom, celebrity financial ruin knows no bounds. And Americans love to watch the mighty fall.
TOMS Shoes: Remembering Native Americans
Posted on March 10, 2012 in Toms shoes
NRC and TOMS Shoes were able to provide a new pair of to the youth on the Native American reservations addressing the need for shoes as well as the need to not be 'left behind.'
TOMS Shoes: Remembering Native Americans
Posted on March 10, 2012 in Clarks shoes
NRC and TOMS Shoes were able to provide a new pair of to the youth on the Native American reservations addressing the need for shoes as well as the need to not be 'left behind.'
TOMS Shoes: Remembering Native Americans
Posted on February 29, 2012 in Clarks shoes
NRC and TOMS Shoes were able to provide a new pair of to the youth on the Native American reservations addressing the need for shoes as well as the need to not be 'left behind.'
Montford Pointers part of history of African-Americans in Marine Corps
Posted on February 23, 2012 in Endless shoes
Andrew Evans' shoes take him pretty much wherever he needs to go in Detroit, including meetings of the Montford Point Marines that take place at Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter 9's clubhouse on Woodward Avenue near Temple Street in Detroit.
LINDA MAY: Montford Pointers part of history of African-Americans in Marine Corps
Posted on February 21, 2012 in Cheap nike shoes
Andrew Evans’ shoes take him pretty much wherever he needs to go in Detroit, including meetings of the Montford Point Marines that take place at Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter 9’s clubhouse on Woodward Avenue near Temple Street in Detroit.
Would you rather have time or a gift for Valentine's Day?
Posted on February 20, 2012 in Tennis shoes
Do you think love is free? A survey by the National Retail Federation finds that Americans will show love, by spending 17.6 billion dollars on Valentine's Day.
'Shocking' shopping carts jolt customers
Posted on February 18, 2012 in Discount shoes
Millions of Americans shop at big box discount stores. And for most of them it's a pleasant experience. But a growing number of shoppers have been shocked during a recent visit.
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Most Americans Want a Walkable Neighborhood, Not a Big House
Posted on February 09, 2012 in Shoes buy online
The symbol of American success often involves having the biggest house possible, but our outsized fantasies seem to be shifting. According to a new survey , more than three quarters of us consider having sidewalks and places to take a walk one of our top priorities when deciding where to live. Six in 10 people also said they would sacrifice a bigger house to live in a neighborhood that featured ...
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Ethical Style: Fashion Advice for the Socially Conscious
Posted on February 04, 2012 in Toms shoes
Every Thursday, your Ethical Style questions, answered. Its reputation is shallow, but fashion’s influence runs deep. Americans have spent $250 billion on clothing and accessories each year since 2008. Today, the fashion industry employs 25 million people worldwide. My entire adult life, I’ve been one of them. But my immersion in the fashion industry has shed little light on the source of most ...
Minister wants to teach Haitians work skills not welfare
Posted on January 18, 2012 in Jordan shoes
By Ben Montgomery, Times Staff Writer Wednesday, January 11, 2012 Weeks after the earthquake wasted Haiti, Diems Duverlus went home. He walked broken streets and smelled death and heard the kindergarten class at TLC Barefoot School, open for the first time since the earthquake and six students short, recite the alphabet. The Haiti-born St. Petersburg resident saw Americans, too, folks with good ...
One-on-one memories of MLK
Posted on January 17, 2012 in Keen shoes
A college friend of Martin Luther King fondly recalls their pickup basketball games in the basement of a downtown Boston church. Today the nation honors the memory of that young man who played hoops in the church basement gym in his leather shoes. King’s dreams - bigger than most Americans, of color or not, dared to conjure - went on to help shape the nation.
EMarketer: Tablet usage up 158.6% this year
Posted on December 19, 2011 in Clarks shoes
New York—According to a new report from eMarketer, 33.7 million Americans use tablet devices at least once a month, up 158.6% over last year.
The Safety Dance
Posted on November 19, 2011 in Brand name shoes
I’m passionate about safety and justice. You’d probably expect that from someone who chose to represent injured people for a career. But I’m also passionate about the arts and arts education. There’s a good reason for that as well. I believe that Americans are among the most creative and innovative people in the world. A primary reason for that is that more than any other country we have always ...
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Comfort shoes with embedded GPS to keep track of Alzheimer's patients
Posted on November 10, 2011 in Stiletto shoes
As millions of baby boomers approach 65, the rates of Alzheimer’s sufferers is expected to continue to rise significantly in the coming decade. Already 5.4 million Americans are living with the disease with that figure predicted to rise to as many as 16 million by 2050, according to the Alzheimer’s Association. To make it easier for caregivers and family members to keep track of those suffering ...
Golf: Clarke defends Woods' Presidents Cup selection
Posted on October 31, 2011 in Golf shoes
Ryder Cup star Darren Clarke has defended Tiger Woods' Presidents Cup selection but believes the Americans will have a tough time toppling Greg Norman's Internationals at Royal Melbourne next month.Clarke, the British Open champion,...
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6 Causes and Cures for Foot Pain
Posted on October 19, 2011 in Mens dress shoes
Millions of Americans suffer from foot pain. Understanding the pain and how to fix it, are the first steps toward recovery. Dr. David Jenson, a Houston podiatrist, offers advice.Houston, TX (PRWEB) October 06, 2011 Healthy feet are an essential part of an active lifestyle. If you are one of the millions of Americans with aching feet, the following six suggestions by Dr. David Jenson will put a ...
Beautiful and Sustainable Home Furnishings Available at FineBambooChairs.com
Posted on September 29, 2011 in Basketball shoes
Bamboo furnishings and décor are en vogue once again as Americans become more conscious of their impact on the environment. Founder of FineBambooChairs.com, Paul Pai, has cultivated an impressive collection of elegant, sustainable bamboo furniture and decorative items for the home. To educate the public on the benefits of bamboo, Pai has launched the informative blog site FineBambooChairsBlog ...
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