Do or dive summer and the first pool plunge
Samantha Myers Perry, Lifestyles editor of the Daily Telegraph, recalls the childhood rite of facing the deep end, the fear that accompanies the first dive, and how overcoming it turns summer back to fun and laughter for kids and families.
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Patriotic fashion boom colors red white blue across items
Fashion shops report a strong patriotic trend this summer with red white and blue dominating. Officials cite Olympic fever and Fourth of July as fueling demand for U.S.A. logos flags stripes in jackets, shorts, dresses and accessories across multiple brands and stores.
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Rachel Wiley
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Michael Hoban
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J.B. Brown
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Mixed reviews on new flag fashion in summer styles
Louise Payne of the United Daughters of the Confederacy and Dixon Jones of Bluefield criticize flags used on clothes such as sweatshirts shorts and socks. Veterans groups offer cautious support for flag designs on clothing, while condemning desecration. The debate centers on respect for the flag and proper display under differing views.
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Vietnam Veterans of America
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