Word: leape
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Other members of this fashion movement have made the leap to selling their creations. Melissa Dettloff, 26, who lives in rural Brooklyn, Mich., likes to take on improbable projects like deconstructing four pairs of thrift-store jeans and using their parts to construct a new pair. But her specialty, which can be seen on her website, lekkner. com, is turning old T shirts into minidresses, halter tops or zippered hoodie sweatshirts. Dettloff sells her wares online and will make customized versions for customers who send her their favorite, outdated Ts. "I'm not into labels or name-brand clothing," says...
Sports fans, leap into the air, pop open the Grey Goose, and let the celebration begin...
...Mubarak's decision is definitely a giant leap forward for Egyptian democratic life, but the coming period is crucial in determining the true effectiveness of this initiative," says Hassan Abu Taleb. Still, once the gates have been opened on the principle of democratic choice in Egyptian political life, they may not be as easily closed again...
...small step for Moskovitz, but a giant leap for TheFacebook’s scientific career. Since Moskovitz’ final project, two researchers in Harvard’s Economics Department have used TheFacebook in their studies, too. Indeed, with its widespread popularity and its high traffic, the networking website—besides offering a way to find out your crush’s relationship status—might prove to be the most refined method of person-to-person social research...
...creeping control" of Sky by News Corp. That's just the sort of worry that rankled investors in the early days of James' reign. Of course, if he can continue to add subscribers--and keep profits moving up--maybe that won't matter. It may even help him leap ahead of brother and New York Post boss Lachlan, 33, for Pop's ultimate gift: succession to the News Corp. throne. --By Mark Halper/ London