Archive for October, 2006

INDONESIA: Global brands dominate shoe exports

Top global sportswear brands Nike, Reebok and adidas monopolised Indonesia’s shoe exports during the first half of the year, shoemakers association Aprisindo was reported by Antara as saying.
The three brands made up 90% of its total shoe exports – worth US$832.8m – in the first six months, Aprisindo said, marking an increase of 15.05% from […]

October 31st, 2006 - Posted in Fashion, General

CryoLife eyes new application for BioGlue

CryoLife Inc. has inked a licensing and distribution deal with BioForm Medical Inc. to develop and commercialize CryoLife’s BioGlue Surgical Adhesive for cosmetic and plastic surgery.
BioGlue is approved in the United States as an supplement to sutures and staples for adult patients in open surgical repair of large vessels.
San Mateo, Calif.-based medical device company BioForm […]

October 31st, 2006 - Posted in Fashion, General

Cosmetic Surgery Patients Give Public First Glimpse of ‘New Look’ at Fall Fashion Show

From “wall flowers” to the “cat walk,” cosmetic surgery patients are set to strut their new looks for the first time in public. A dozen or so cosmetic surgery patients will be unveiling their new breasts, noses, chins, hair and tummies, just to name a few of the newly improved areas that will be on […]

October 31st, 2006 - Posted in Fashion, General

CryoLife Announces Agreement With BioForm Medical To Develop And Market BioGlue(R) For Use In Cosmetic And Plastic Surgery

CryoLife, Inc., a biomaterials and biosurgical device company, today announced that it has signed a licensing and distribution agreement with BioForm Medical, Inc. (”BioForm”), for the development and commercialization of CryoLife’s proprietary BioGlue(R) Surgical Adhesive for use in cosmetic and plastic surgery indications. BioGlue is currently approved in the United States as an adjunct to […]

October 31st, 2006 - Posted in Fashion, General

Halloween costume party

The Westborough Recreation Department’s 29th Annual Halloween Party is scheduled for Friday, Oct. 27, from 5:30 to 7 p.m. at the Gibbons Middle School on Fisher Street.
All Westborough children in grades K-4 are welcome to attend the event. There is no cost to attend; however, a voluntary donation of a canned […]

October 29th, 2006 - Posted in Apparel, Fashion, General

Library has many resources for Halloween costume ideas

Children can spend considerable time thinking about what their Halloween costume will be. I remember my own children dithering about what to be right up to the last minute. Then we had to decide whether we could assemble something at home or purchase a costume. The results were always fun. Now that they are in […]

October 29th, 2006 - Posted in Apparel, Fashion, General

Homemade costume?! Fear not, a glue gun’s here to save the day

Last year, “they” banned the Power Rangers, Darth Vader and anything Disney.
This year, “they” said make it from scratch.
We’re talking Halloween costumes at my kid’s day care/preschool. For a working mom, the words “homemade Halloween costume” are about as appealing as the news, “We’ve had a case of lice in the classroom.”
But I’m game. […]

October 29th, 2006 - Posted in Fashion, General

Last-minute Halloween costume ideas

Time for lollygagging and tomfoolery has passed, and you still don’t have a costume for your little ghoul or goblin. It’s time to get on the ball or risk being the mom, dad or caretaker who stole Halloween. The Great Pumpkin and all of the creatures that go bump in the night might come after […]

October 29th, 2006 - Posted in Apparel, Fashion, General

Rain’s no trick at Halloween costume event

The combined forces of evil witches, fairy princesses and superhuman action heroes could not muster enough cosmic energy to control the weather Saturday morning.
The annual Worth Avenue Halloween Costume Contest got off to a slow start just before noon because of rain. Then big, heavy drops sent soldiers, vampires and ballerinas scurrying for cover […]

October 29th, 2006 - Posted in Apparel, Fashion, General

Komarkcorp to open factory in Indonesia next year

Labelling solution provider Komarkcorp Bhd plans is to invest US$5 million (RM18.3 million) to open its first factory in Indonesia by March next year as part of its move to step up its overseas production.
Its chairman and chief executive officer David Koh Gak Siong said the five-year expansion plan in Indonesia would be carried out […]

October 29th, 2006 - Posted in Fashion, General

Atlantic-Artists Entertainment Presents ‘SPIRIT of FASHION’

This holiday season, music lovers, fashion mavens and theater buffs alike will be drawn to Brooklyn for an evening like no other. At 7 p.m. on Dec. 17, 2006, renowned music management company Atlantic-Artists Entertainment (http://www.atlantic-artists.com/) will present “SPIRIT of FASHION,” a music and fashion theater extravaganza, at the Millennium Theater.
“SPIRIT of FASHION” is a […]

October 29th, 2006 - Posted in Fashion, General

Hospice Fashion Show

For many, the official start to the holiday season begins with the annual Hospice Fashion Show.This year’s show starts with a luncheon at 11:30 a.m. Nov. 5 at the Empress grand ballroom.Tickets are $45; call Bev Feehan at (815) 725-3298.
Performances by Beth’s Dance Academy and luncheon music by retired judge William Penn are added attractions.

October 29th, 2006 - Posted in Fashion, General