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Life Stories
From vacation destinations to popular literature, there is much to appreciate about life's finer things.
Trying to find out about any of it, though, can be very time consuming. This is why it has become so necessary for a place where modern culture can be analyzed and discussed.
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Photo: The famous Curtain Dress from "Went With the Wind" Smithsonian
Bob Mackie on the rewards of being a fashion designer
The legendary clothing designer explains the greatest challenge of his career and more. Published 11:32 a.m. February 18, 2013 - Comments
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Celebrity designer Bob Mackie explains how he ‘designed’ his career
The legendary clothing designer on how he got his start in the business as well as the enduring popularity of his work. Published 11:38 a.m. February 17, 2013 - Comments
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Shai Reshef explains how he built world's first tuition-free university
In an era of skyrocketing tuition costs, Shai Reshef has done what many consider to be unbelievable with the University of the People. Published 9:37 a.m. December 19, 2012 - Comments
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Shai Reshef, founder of the University of the People: Changing face of college education
From the Internet to rising tuition rates, college today is much different than it used to be. Published 3:21 p.m. December 18, 2012 - Comments
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Everyone loves a sharply dressed man: Classic fashions from JC Penney
If you are looking to buy something for the well dressed man, JC Penney might be an unexpected surprise. Published 11:45 a.m. December 18, 2012 - Comments
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Author Brad Miner: Chivalry and 'The Compleat Gentleman'
Will chivalry ever find mass appeal? Part two of an interview with the author of "The Compleat Gentleman." Published 10:10 a.m. December 17, 2012 - Comments
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Is there a place for chivalry and the gentleman in American society?
People believe that chivalry is a thing of the past. Thankfully, that is not the case as Brad Miner’s "The Compleat Gentleman" proves. Published 12:37 p.m. December 16, 2012 - Comments
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Christmas shopping: Do most luxury shoppers care about style over substance?
Designer labels have become a craze in the luxury industry. For many, social value has overtaken the need for quality. Fashion expert Dana Thomas explains why. Published 11:35 a.m. December 10, 2012 - Comments
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Fashion expert Dana Thomas explains how the luxury industry spoiled itself
These days, "luxury" seems to mean just a designer label. Dana Thomas, author of "Deluxe: How The Luxury Industry Lost Its Luster", explains how and why. Published 4:35 p.m. December 8, 2012 - Comments
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Chris Illuminati on the facts and fiction of getting your own way
All of us want to be successful in life. Of course, this is easier said than done. Published 1:43 p.m. December 5, 2012 - Comments
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Joseph F. Cotto is a social journalist and student of history from central Florida. He writes about everything from political trends to men's fashion, but finds nothing to be more interesting than a good interview. In the past, he ...
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Joseph F. Cotto is a social journalist and student of history from central Florida. He writes about everything from political trends to men's fashion, but finds nothing to be more interesting than a good interview. In the past, he was a contributor to Blogcritics Magazine, among other publications. He is currently at work on a book about American society.
