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tie-dyeing
tie-dyeing dyeing method used by hand-loom weavers of ancient times. It became popular during the craft revival of the 1960s. The fabric to be colored is tied or knotted at intervals before being placed in the dye; the knotted areas remain untouched by the dye and create random patterns frequently... Read more |
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bowline
bowline (pron. bolin as in no). 1. A knot tied in such a way as to produce an eye, or loop, in the end of a rope. It is a knot with many uses at sea, whether to join two large hawsers together, with one bowline tied with its eye inside the eye of the other, or tied in the end of a hawser to provide... Read more |
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Patronage
PATRONAGE PATRONAGE. Patronage ties and networks formed a quasi-universal system stretching across early modern Europe. Although the patronage system may have developed from feudal vassalage, patrons did not give their clients fiefs in return for service. Patron-client ties, which had appeared by... Read more |
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Barbadians
Barbadians ETHNONYM: Bajans Orientation Identification. Barbadians are people born on the island of Barbados and people born elsewhere who have at least one Barbadian parent who maintains cultural ties to this island nation. Barbadian communities in Canada, the United Kingdom, the United... Read more |
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Federal Trade Commission
Federal Trade Commission (FTC), independent agency of the U.S. government established in 1915 and charged with keeping American business competition free and fair. The FTC has no jurisdiction over banks and common carriers, which are under the supervision of other governmental agencies. It has five... Read more |
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Neckties
Neckties A decorative piece of fabric knotted around the neck has been a part of the clothing of Western men since the seventeenth century, though the exact nature of the necktie has changed frequently over that time. Neckties have been wide or narrow, brightly patterned or somber, depending on the... Read more |
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Skirt
Skirt While the most common garment for Native American men was a breechclout, or loincloth, for women it was the skirt. Although Native American women did throw a cloak around their shoulders for warmth, the skirt was often worn without any covering for the upper body. Skirts were commonly... Read more |
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Obi
Obi The obi (OH-bee) is the waist wrapper that is always worn with the kimono and is essential to Japanese dress. The kimono, a long robe with wide sleeves worn as an outer garment, has no fastenings of its own. A kimono's length can be adjusted by how much it is folded over when the obi is tied... Read more |
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Leggings
Leggings In cool weather or rough terrain men and women of nearly every Native American tribe wore leggings to protect their legs. Leggings were snug or loose-fitting tubes of animal hide that covered each leg individually. Men's leggings covered the leg from waist or thigh to ankle. The top of the... Read more |
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Zelaya accused of drug ties
...regime that ousted Manuel Zelaya in Honduras claimed Tuesday...he added. U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration...a DEA investigation. Zelaya was traveling from New...down on cartels. The drugs arrive in Honduras on...are press reports of drug ... |
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Deposed Honduran prez accused of drug ties
...regime that ousted Manuel Zelaya in Honduras claimed Tuesday...he added. U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration...a DEA investigation. Zelaya was traveling from New...down on cartels. The drugs arrive in Honduras on...South, which coordinates ... |
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US envoy called Honduran prez rebellious teen
...concern that Zelaya had ties to organized crime...evidence. His memo said Zelaya's delay in naming...I am unable to brief Zelaya on sensitive law enforcement...after the coup also accused Zelaya of supporting ... |
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Introduction ¡Golpistas! Coups and Democracy in the 21st Century
...Morales denounced U.S. drug and terrorism-related...Honduran president Manuel Zelaya was ousted by a military...Ambassador Charles Ford accused Zelaya, without evidence...drag and terrorist ties, and suggested that Zelaya's ... |
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...a brawl between rival drug gangs at a northern Mexico...Muslim scholars once accused of having ties to terrorism can reapply...ousted leader Manuel Zelaya safe passage to the Caribbean...The agreement would let Zelaya, who is holed up in... |
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Cuba somewhat conciliatory toward Washington at UN
...with Washington to fight drug and people smuggling...to improving bilateral ties, including doing away...cooperation in the fight against drug trafficking and people...leftist President Manuel Zelaya in June and accused American interests ... |
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Honduras reaches deal with 3,000 squatters on farm
...and police to seize drugs and illegal weapons...President Manuel Zelaya. The National Popular...technical support. Zelaya had the support of...illegal. Opponents accused Zelaya of trying to extend...restore diplomatic ties ... |
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Chavez, U.S. rift escalates Rift: U.S. says Chavez cohorts armed drug...
...the United States accused three members of...arms and helping drug traffickers. Adam...President Manuel Zelaya said the Central...the United States. Zelaya said small nations...respect," he said. Zelaya previously planned...interest in ... |
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World Digest
...conflict. He says Zelaya and the coup leaders...plan also calls on Zelaya to drop efforts to...that would return Zelaya to power Friday...year- old's ties to a group in Pakistan...Mexico Arrests 4 in Drug Slaying: Police captured four men ... |
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U.S. sanctions three Chavez aides as regional diplomacy sours.(News)
...the United States accused three members of...arms and helping drug traffickers. Adam...President Manuel Zelaya said the Central...the United States. Zelaya said small nations...respect," he said. Zelaya previously planned...interest in ... |
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