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But my first actual job with a real paycheck was a production seamstress, putting in 500 18-inch separating metal zippers per day, into jeans jackets, to earn money for my flying lessons. (I got my pilot's license before I could drive. (Keokuk Daily Gate City, IO)
Emergency Service College provides specialized classes Feb 20, 2007
"Many took advantage of the 29 vendors set up in Brinkley Gymnasium that sold T-shirts, jackets, decals, mugs, hats, toys and uniform gear."The vendors are an important part," Byrum said. "Once a year you see the latest equipment you can't find in the stores. "Joe Blevins, the Statesville owner of Tarheel Emergency Sales, has been coming to the college for more than 10 years as a vendor. He mostly sells decals and collectibles figurines.Blevins, a retired firefighter, likes to sell commemorative... (Foster's Daily Democrat)
D-Wade gets creative off-court, too Feb 17, 2007
In fact, the line, which includes T-shirts for $25 to $35; fleece jackets for $85 and backpacks for $55, hits retailers on March 3. Wade envisions eventually moving into "lifestyle" or off-the-court clothing, like Michael Jordan's. (Sun-Sentinel.com)
Retailers getting in gear for NASCAR Feb 15, 2007
"Raucci said the imminent cold weather -- it could drop below 40 degrees Sunday in Daytona Beach -- has brought an onslaught of shoppers looking for winter-type clothing."They're buying jackets," Raucci said. "Basically, business spikes, and it does well, because it's a long drag from November until now. "Raucci said, for the month, business is up about 50 percent to 75 percent. Weather | | | | | | | | | | Partners: : - : - : - : Copyright ? , floridatoday.com. All rights reserved. Use of this... (Florida Today)
Abundant resource Feb 12, 2007
"Kuzu (arrowroot) cloth does not get soft when wet and dries quickly. Thus it was used primarily to make hakama for samurai, or jackets for urban clients during the Edo (1860-1912) Period," Nagashima wrote in a description of a coat he has up for auction. Early last century, the art of making kudzu cloth became lost as craftsmen died, Nagashima said. (Shoals TimesDaily)
Grillin' large Feb 10, 2007
Just in time for the races, toy maker Mattel has unveiled NASCAR Barbie Dolls sportingDale Earnhardt Jr. and Jeff Gordon racing jackets. And condiment maker Hellmann's is sponsoring a contest challenging campers at the Speedway infield to create a display featuring its products, with the top three winners being selected by driver Kasey Kahne. (Daytona Beach News Journal)
Flea market sets up new shop Jan 23, 2007
The market now features more than 100 vendors at more than 200 booths, including coin dealers and those who sell jewelry, collectibles, crystal, electronics, collector toys, Avon products, faux designer purses, rabbit fur jackets, exotic-looking birds and much, much more. Two-thirds of the vendors at the former Green site made the move. (Akron Beacon Journal, OH -- Living)
Gailey Staying At Georgia Tech Jan 20, 2007
This past season, he guided the Yellow Jackets to an Atlantic Coast Conference division title, but the 9-5 season ended with three straight three-point defeats. Georgia Tech lost to rival Georgia for the sixth year in a row, fell to Wake Forest in the ACC championship game and dropped the Gator Bowl to West Virginia. (Mac-Sports.com)
No. 2 UNC Women Crush Georgia Tech, 78-31 Jan 19, 2007
CHAPEL HILL, N.C. (AP) - Georgia Tech played the nation's No. 1 and No. 2 women's basketball teams in two of its last three games and didn't see much difference - both looked like onrushing trains to the decimated Yellow Jackets. Reserve Alex Miller scored 15 points, Ivory Latta added 14 and No. 2 North Carolina held Georgia Tech to its lowest score ever, beating the Yellow Jackets 78-31 Thursday night ... The Yellow Jackets hit just eight of their first 36 shots and had more turnovers (13) than... (Mac-Sports.com)
Georgia Tech's Gailey to Interview For Steelers Job Jan 12, 2007
Georgia Tech's Gailey to Interview For Steelrs Job :: Yellow Jackets' coach is fifth candidate for job ... Georgia Tech's Gailey to Interview For Steelrs Job Yellow Jackets' coach is fifth candidate for job. (Kpmariners.com)
Former Ga. Tech Star Ray Beck Dies at 75 Jan 10, 2007
Beck played four years at Tech and had his best season his senior year in 1951, when the Yellow Jackets finished 11-0-1 including a 17-14 victory over Baylor in the Orange Bowl. The 1951 season was part of a streak of 30 games without a loss. (Kpmariners.com)
Georgia Tech's Clinch Suspended From Team Jan 7, 2007
Clinch Suspended from Basketball Team :: Sophomore guard will not play for Jackets again this year ... Clinch Suspended from Basketball Team Sophomore guard will not play for Jackets again this year ... ATLANTA - , a sophomore member of Georgia Tech's basketball team, has been suspended from the Yellow Jackets' team for violation of Institute policy. (Kpmariners.com)
No. 23 Clemson Men Get Win Over GT, Remain Undefeated Jan 7, 2007
Mays' Layup Sends No. 23 Tigers To Win Over Yellow Jackets, 75-74 :: Clemson (16-0, 2-0 ACC) now Division I's lone unbeaten team ... Mays' Layup Sends No. 23 Tigers To Win Over Yellow Jackets, 75-74 Clemson (16-0, 2-0 ACC) now Division I's lone unbeaten team ... He added jumper and then a 3-pointer with 8:22 left that kept the Yellow Jackets ahead 63-58. (Kpmariners.com)
Familys craze for everything Coca-Cola Jan 7, 2007
Other items are T-shirts, jackets, sneakers, trays, glasses, ash trays, buttons, decorative plates, flags, clocks, watches and the list goes on and on. There are also reference books on Coca-Cola collectibles Petrettis Coca-Cola Collectibles Price Guide, Wilsons Coco-Cola Price Guide and B.J. Summers Guide to Coca-Cola Third Edition. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- News)
Their favorite things Jan 7, 2007
Their next goal is to find first editions of all of the Tarzan books in dust jackets. Other shelves are chock-full of pulp magazines featuring Tarzan stories published in the early 1900s to 1940s. (Cape Cod Times, MA)
Fans snatch up select Bronco gear on eBay Jan 7, 2007
Bronco hats, jackets and clothing in general were left untouched by bidders in the wake of numerous bids on Fiesta Bowl trinkets like pins and posters. Other items for sale Friday included Bronco boxers, a Bronco Texas Hold Em poker card guard, and a 9-foot by 9-foot piece of turf from the Bronco Stadium 20-yard line (selling for 100. (Nampa Idaho Press-Tribune, ID)
No. 2 UNC Women Take Care Of GA Tech In ACC Opener Jan 3, 2007
Tar Heels Take Care Of Georgia Tech In ACC Opener :: No. 2 North Carolina remains perfect with 69-57 win over Jackets ... Tar Heels Take Care Of Georgia Tech In ACC Opener No. 2 North Carolina remains perfect with 69-57 win over Jackets ... North Carolina (16-0) trailed at halftime for the first time all season before coming back to beat the Yellow Jackets (8-5), who still led with 12:33 left on a free throw by Jill Ingram. (Kpmariners.com)
West Virginia's Slaton Uncertain For Gator Bowl Jan 1, 2007
The Yellow Jackets are also playing with a backup in the starting lineup. Four-year starting quarterback Reggie Ball was ruled academically ineligible a week and a half before the game, so sophomore Taylor Bennett will get his second career start in his place. (Kpmariners.com)
Tech's Lewis Could Miss Gator Bowl After Car Crash Jan 1, 2007
The Yellow Jackets have been in town for a week preparing for Monday's game against West Virginia. Georgia Tech coach Chan Gailey said he would let Lewis decide whether to play. (Kpmariners.com)
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