Men's pants sizes not accurate, but 'vanity'
Monday 28th of May 2012 06:43:45 PM
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| Esquire Magazine discovered a secret technique used in the pants making industry called "vanity sizing," a merchandizing trick of sizes that make you feel good and want to buy the clothes. Eyewitness News bought four pairs of labeled 36-inch waist pants from different retailers. Old Navy's pants measured 39 inches and H&M at 39.5 inches, while Banana Republic and The Gap both came in at 40 inches. Esquire Magazine's own test measured H&M's size 36-inch dress pants as 37 inches, Calvin Klein's Dylan pant as 38.5 inches, and The Gap as 39 inches. The worst was Old Navy, coming in... |
DISD cancels credit card program - Dallas, Tx
Monday 28th of May 2012 06:43:45 PM
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| Dallas school superintendent Michael Hinojosa terminated the DISDs credit card program Tuesday, and said that employees who abused their cards will be forced to repay the district and will face criminal prosecution. Dr. Hinojosa also said that he expects to suspend more than a handful of employees for their credit card use when they return to work next week. District offices have been closed since July 3......... The action comes in response to a Dallas Morning News investigation into district credit card spending. Using district records, The News examined more than 155,000 credit card transactions over two years and found... |




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