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Parks Canada to launch new clothing line with lots of beavers

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Companies are now being sought to design beaver-bedecked T-shirts, ballcaps and other merchandise, such as travel mugs and water bottles, to be sold first at national parks and eventually on the internet and in stores.

Parks Canada hopes its new line appeals to people's fashion sense.

"We believe it is possible to develop higher-end apparel around key themes like hiking or the great Canadian seasons that resonate with consumers as ‘the' products to have because of their quality, durability and association with the Parks Canada Brand," says a contract document.

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"The successful proponent shall ensure that all merchandise carry the beaver design symbol."

Besides the beaver, designers should plaster the agency's web address across all merchandise. They must also stick to its colour palette.

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Versace adds its splashy, flashy

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In Canada, the Versace for H&M collection launches Nov. 19.

Karen Richter of H&M Canada said the line will be carried at the chain's downtown Montreal store, Pacific Centre in Vancouver and in Toronto on Bloor Street, at the Eaton Centre and Yorkdale Shopping Centre.

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Versace said in a backstage interview in New York that she thinks it's this sort of production, coupled with clothes embellished with sequins, studs, leather and lace, will serve as the antidote for the struggling economy. "It was done totally wrong the last time the economy failed," she said. "Everyone said, 'Let's do safe clothes of a good quality that people will invest in and wear year after year.' That couldn't be more wrong. The companies that survived the most were the ones that were recognizable, that stuck to their DNA, and our DNA is glamour."

She added: "This is a very joyful collection."

Tropical floral patterns were splashed on tight leggings and tunic tops, and heart-print dresses were covered with beaded fringe. Many models wore hot-pink strappy sandals and carried printed handbags with the South Beach motif and Versace's Medusa logo.

Many of the styles were updated interpretations of signature looks of the house as it was first designed by the late Gianni Versace and for the last 14 years by his sister Donatella. "I really wanted iconic moments of Versace," she said. There even was a black dress with gold hardware reminiscent of the label's safety-pin gown made famous by Elizabeth Hurley.

2011 Race for Life 5K in Millburn will benefit Red Cross

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Great honor for shoe god Manolo Blahnik

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Liberty Shoes to raise Rs 500 crore for expansion over 3 years

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Liberty, which has Hrithik Roshan as its brand ambassador, has a 10 per cent market share in the Rs 3,000-crore organised shoe market, which is growing at 10 per cent annually.

The merchandising segment, with bags, purses, belts and socks, contributes 10 per cent of its sales. To a question on whether Liberty has any plans to extend its accessory portfolio, Gupta said perfumes could be an extension, though "not as of now".

Of late, the company has been focusing on the South, especially Tier-II and III markets, and opened 25 stores in the first half this fiscal.

"Gujarat is our next destination where we would like to expand, because of the growth there. Bihar is also a good opportunity. We will look at these states where the economy is growing very fast," Gupta said.

Liberty is also planning to expand overseas presence by entering South Africa and Russia. "We are participating in exhibitions in South Africa and the ex-Soviet Republics (CIS)," he said.

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Jim Johnson's shoes have been hard to fill

It was only fitting that the Eagles inducted former defensive coordinator Jim Johnson into the team's Honor Roll on Sunday night.

Johnson, who died in the summer of 2009 from melanoma, probably wouldn't recognize this defense the Eagles have put out under coordinator Juan Castillo, who was the offensive line coach while Johnson was running the defense.

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Johnson was known as a tinkerer, a mad scientist of sorts, so he would love anything that works.

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There are few blitzes in Castillo's scheme, which features the wide-nine formation that relies on the defensive linemen to get pressure on the quarterback.

But the Eagles had other issues, such as finding a way to use three elite cornerbacks when there are really only spots for two of them.

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This is not to say that Johnson could have done much better with this defense, with all of the personnel changes during an offseason that was devoid of minicamps and organized team activities because of the lockout.

Castillo needed time, and his inexperience on defense only made it tougher.

'New Car' a vehicle for exploring emotions, laughter

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Maybe so. But one would think that working with car salesmen would have taught Becky that if you want the extras, it's going to cost you.

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