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Fashion Week New York 2008Rita CookWith celebrities strutting their star power to the backdrop of models strutting the new designs by designers like Calvin Klein, Ralph Lauren, Zac Posen and BCBG, New York’s Fashion week in early February rolled out the good, the bad and the ugly for the Spring and Fall 2008 seasons. Other notes worth mentioning, the season will be big on poofy sleeves and long flowing skirts. Oh, and lots of neutrals from most, that’s right, again!
Big Names
Calvin Klein - In the audience at Calvin Klein, Liv Tyler and Anna Wintour got lost in the rhythmic soundtrack that turned techno accompanied by smooth creations that were all about minimal. Calvin Klein jackets, skirts and dresses in wool, cashmere and metallic silk combinations were tailored and trendy, just what we would expect...
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What the Republicans Stand ForAnthony Duva and Rita CookJOHN McCAIN
John McCain is a Populist Leaning Conservative Republican who opposes a woman’s right to abortion and would like to see Roe vs. Wade overturned. He would like to see a ban on partial birth abortions and abortions of every kind except in the case of maternal life.
He favors the requirement to hire more women and minorities...
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What the Democrats Stand ForAnthony Duva and Rita CookBARACK OBAMA
Barack Obama is a Hard Core Liberal Democrat who believes that abortion is a woman’s right and is pro choice. He trusts women to make their own choice on partial term abortions and he is in favor of stem cell research.
He strongly favors the requirement to hire more women and minorities; he supports affirmative action and believes racial equality is good for America as a whole.
He strongly favors same sex domestic partnership benefits and is pro gay rights...
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Tavern on the GreenAnthony DuvaThere are two interesting things to say about Tavern on the Green, the west Side Manhattan eatery. One is that the restaurant calls itself a tavern, conjuring up images of turn of the last century eating establishments long vanished in a wave of urban renewal, and second is the restaurant's location right in the middle of Central Park, making it seem like an oasis in the middle of a rain forest.
Known as a steakhouse and a seafood place the restaurant is filled to capacity every night and reservation are definitely required. It is a restaurant where the motto is "anything bigger is better", where the portions are enormous and the wine list starts at $ 90...
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