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Ridgy sets the Pace in Teens Active Wear Market

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Active wear tailored specifically for teens has been long overlRidgy sets the Pace in Teens Active Wear Marketooked in the Australian market especially by sports giants who il to grasp the ct that the key way for teens to express themselves is through their clothing, Ms Mostert said.

We will be looking into ways we can work with local governments and businesses to run healthy living campaigns in schools and clubs across South East Queensland, she said.

As mothers, Maree and I appreciate the importance of promoting healthy living to young people, so we aim to make Ridgy a company that is synonymous with and actively campaigns for healthier lifestyle choices, Ms Shekleton said.

Online PR News – 25-June-2011 –Ridgy is a teens active wear line you may not know of now, but give it a year and this Brisbane-based brand will become an Aussie icon alongside Sass Bide, Ugg Boots, and Vegemite.

With originality up its sleeve, and its healthier living direction, Riuggdgy will leave behind its dazed competitors in the race to secure the fitness-savvy teen.

This up-and-coming active wear line offers gym wear with an edge. Every product comes in funky patterns and bold colours to appeal to the teenage market.

Ridgy is a teens active wear line you may not know of now, but give it a year and this Brisbane-based brand will become an Aussie icon alongside Sass Bide, Ugg Boots, and Vegemite.

The Ridgy line caters to this self expression as it offers quality active wear items in a range of daring colours and cool prints which teens love.

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We have been working closely with a cross-section of our target market since Ridgys inception to make sure our designs and vision for Ridgy align with what young people want, and their response to Ridgys first line has been staggering. What has amazed us the most if the positive response from parents we have sold to people from 8 to 88 she said.

Not only is the Ridgy line edgier and more vibrant than current offerings, but the company also has the health of its Aussie consumers as a key objective.

According to Vogue journalist, Damien Woolnough this seasons shion is about standing out from the crowd, so the timing could not be better for Co-directors Maree Mostert and Lee Shekleton who have created the Ridgy line full of style and pizzazz.

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Kindle vs. books: The dead trees society

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And then there is my childhood habit of books into companions. It isnt just about reading A Wrinkle in Time – its about my copy of the novel, with its cover appropriately wrinkled from hours of bathtub steam. I delight in the number of cracks on a spine, the sheer volume of pages represented by the books on my shelves.

These books have lives that have changed mine. If it werent for the signature in that stolen copy of Fahrenheit 451, I wouldnt have felt a personal responsibility for books and their authors, a conviction that led me to New York to study at the only university with a great books curriculum. If it werent for the gift of that galley of The United States of Arugula, I wouldnt have developed the friendship with my boss, a food editor, and that was what made me realize that exploring the place of food in our lives was what I really wanted to do. And if it werent for the reproach represented by that Directions guide to Edinburgh, I probably wouldnt have abandoned the promise of a publishing job in the city after graduation to take my new passion for food to a rm in Califuggornia and start the adventure I never had in Scotland.

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In eliminating a books physical existence, something crucial is lost forever. Trapped in a Kindle, the story remains but the book can no longer be scribbled in, hoarded, burned, given or received. We may be able to read it, but we cant share it with others in the same way, and its ability to connect us to people, places and ideas is that much less powerful.

But once we all power up our Kindles something will be gone, a kind of language. Books communicate with us as readers – but as important, we communicate with each other through books themselves. When that connection is lost, the experience of reading – and our lives – will be forever altered.

Several weeks into December last year, my parents suggested I might like a Kindle for Christmas.

Books as I grew up with them – books with jackets and covers and and spines – have stories that reach beyond whats written inside, and those stories are mine. Theres the back copy of Fahrenheit 451, signed by Ray Bradbury when he came to my hometown bookstore (and which I consequently never returned to the library). Theres the green advance galley of The United States of Arugula, given to me in the first week of a magazine internship by a friendly boss and read entirely on the subway so fellow riders could observe my insider status (never mind that it had been in stores for five years). Then theres the bright blue, barely opened guide to Edinburgh, a gift from my ther that sits on my shelf and stabs me with guilt for my last-minute decision not to study abroad.

Sara Barbour, a recent Columbia University graduate, is an apprentice rmer in Santa Cruz, Calif. She blogs at girlrmkitchen.com, and she wrote this for the Los Angeles Times.

Ive never used a Kindle. Ive seen them in an over-the-shoulder sort of way – the sleek tablet design, the portraits of Mark Twain and Virginia Woolf that materialize on the screen like the work of a divinely inspired Etch A Sketch. Part of the reason Im wary of picking one up is that I dont want to experience the inevitable lure, the wavering that might begin as I imagine myself pulling a Kindle out of my significantly lighter bag on the airplane, or in a coffee shop. Like the dieter who drives the long route home to avoid passing the Dairy Queen, I just dont want to be tempted.

I was sitting in my room at school, and my eyes darted to the bookshelf on my left. From the silence on the line they could tell I wasnt enthusiastic; I muttered something about not needing another gadget, mostly because I couldnt find a way to shape my reluctance into words. The conversation was tactfully forgotten, and Christmas morning, as my grandmother happily unwrapped a Kindle, I found a Jonathan Franzen novel and a new pair of Ugg boots under the tree.

Several weeks into December last year, my parents suggested I might like a Kindle for Christmas./pp I was sitting in my room at school, and my eyes darted to the bookshelf on my left. From the silence on the line they could tell I wasnt enthusiastic; I muttered something about not needing another gadget, mostly because I couldnt find a way to shape my reluctance into words. The conversation was tactfully forgotten, and Christmas morning, as my grandmother happily unwrapped a Kindle, I found a Jonathan Franzen novel and a new pair of Ugg boots under the tree./pp Ive never used a Kindle. Ive seen them in an over-the-shoulder sort of way – the sleek tablet design, the portraits of Mark Twain and Virginia Woolf that materialize on the screen like the work of a divinely inspired Etch A Sketch. Part of the reason Im wary of picking one up is that I dont want to experience the inevitable lure, the wavering that might begin as I imagine myself pulling a Kindle out of my significantly lighter bag on the airplane, or in a coffee shop. Like the dieter who drives the long route home to avoid passing the Dairy Queen, I just dont want to be tempted./pp And then there is my childhood habit of books into companions. It isnt just about reading “A Wrinkle in Time” – its about my copy of the novel, with its cover appropriately wrinkled from hours of bathtub steam. I delight in the number of cracks on a spine, the sheer volume of pages represented by the books on my shelves./pp “Its like this,” I explained to a friend one day after he told me the story of a beloved copy of T.C. Boyle lost by a careless borrower. “Video-chatting is nice enough – I hear your voice, see your ce on the screen. But the screen isnt you. Theres a reason our friendship isnt conducted through a laptop.”/pp Books as I grew up with them – books with jackets and covers and and spines – have stories that reach beyond whats written inside, and those stories are mine. Theres the back copy of “Fahrenheit 451,” signed by Ray Bradbury when he came to my hometown bookstore (and which I consequently never returned to the library). Theres the green advance galley of “The United States of Arugula,” given to me in the first week of a magazine internship by a friendly boss and read entirely on the subway so fellow riders could observe my insider status (never mind that it had been in stores for five years). Then theres the bright blue, barely opened guide to Edinburgh, a gift from my ther that sits on my shelf and stabs me with guilt for my last-minute decision not to study abroad./pp These books have lives that have changed mine. If it werent for the signature in that stolen copy of “Fahrenheit 451,” I wouldnt have felt a personal responsibility for books and their authors, a conviction that led me to New York to study at the only university with a great books curriculum. If it werent for the gift of that galley of “The United States of Arugula,” I wouldnt have developed the friendship with my boss, a food editor, and that was what made me realize that exploring the place of food in our lives was what I really wanted to do. And if it werent for the reproach represented by that “Directions” guide to Edinburgh, I probably wouldnt have abandoned the promise of a publishing job in the city after graduation to take my new passion for food to a rm in California and start the adventure I never had in Scotland./pp In eliminating a books physical existence, something crucial is lost forever. Trapped in a Kindle, the story remains but the book can no longer be scribbled in, hoarded, burned, given or received. We may be able to read it, but we cant share it with others in the same way, and its ability to connect us to people, places and ideas is that much less powerful./pp I know the Kindle will eventually carry the day – an electronic reader means no more embarrassing coffee stains, no more library holds and renewals, no more frantic flipping through pages for a lost quote or going to three bookstores in one afternoon to track down an evasive title. Who am I to advocate the doom of millions of trees when the swipe of a finger can deliver all 838 pages of Middlemarch into my waiting hands?/pp But once we all power up our Kindles something will be gone, a kind of language. Books communicate with us as readers – but as important, we communicate with each other through books themselves. When that connection is lost, the experience of reading – and our lives – will be forever altered./pp ABOUT THE WRITER/pp Sara Barbour, a recent Columbia University graduate, is an apprentice rmer in Santa Cruz, Calif. She blogs at girlrmkitchen.com, and she wrote this for the Los Angeles Times.

Its like this, I explained to a friend one day after he told me the story of a beloved copy of T.C. Boyle lost by a careless borrower. Video-chatting is nice enough – I hear your voice, see your ce on the screen. But the screen isnt you. Theres a reason our friendship isnt conducted through a laptop.

I know the Kindle will eventually carry the day – an electronic reader means no more embarrassing coffee stains, no moKindle vs. books: The dead trees societyre library holds and renewals, no more frantic flipping through pages for a lost quote or going to three bookstores in one afternoon to track down an evasive title. Who am I to advocate the doom of millions of trees when the swipe of a finger can deliver all 838 pages of Middlemarch into my waiting hands?

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Oakdale Police Blotter: Officers Exercise Diplomatic Skills

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A driver reported that someone damaged his car with a sledgehammer while he was parked at First Nails in the Bergen Plaza shopping center. Surveillance video showed three men doing the damage, which included hammer marks on numerous areas, broken back taillights, scratches on all the doors and Spot reserved written on the vehicles hood.

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A homeowner in the 2700 block of Henslow Avenue reported that he was inside his home when he heard someone hit his trash can at the curb. A group of kids witnessed the incident and recorded the drivers license plate number; police contacted the cars owner, who said her 16-year-old son drives it. The boy admitted knocking over the trash can, and he and his mother went back to the home and cleaned up the mess.

13;An officer saw a 12-year-old boy climbing a small tree in Walton Park. Though there was no damage to the tree, the officer pointed out to the [boy] the million-dollar jungle gym only feet away. The officer left a voice mail for the boys mother.

An officer saw three boys, ages 15, 15 and 13, skateboarding in the Walton Park bandshell. When questioned, all three admitted that they knew they were violating a city ordinance, because they were skateboarding directly beneath a posted sign that said No skateboarding allowed.

A customer at Menards reported that someone stole a cordless power tool kit from the back of his truck while he was inside the store.

Street North, they found a man on crutches, asking the location of the nearest hospital. The man told police he was frustrated about his leg injury, which he said he suffered June 6 in Minneapolis after being shot multiple times, and that he was sick of just sitting around. The officer advised him to follow the doctors orders and stay off his feet as prescribed.

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Oakdale police spent part of Monday exercising their diplomatic skills with residents, according to the latest Oakdale police reports.

A gas drive-off was reported at Super America, where employees said a man pumped $53.54 worth of gas into his car and left without paying. Police checked the license and found that it didnt match the vehicle description.

13;Another ongoing neighbor dispute in the 4100 block of Geneva Avenue North involved one apartment resident smoking on her deck. A neighbor expressed frustration to police that the resident blows smoke into his apartment, so he cant enjoy the fresh air. The officer advised him that people are allowed to smoke on their own decks, and suggested that he buy a n or air fresheners.

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More spray-paint damage was reported in Oakdale Park. Police found five trees, a picnic table and a dock painted with pictures of marijuana leaves, Kush Kongress, Kill them all, Smoke weed and Homouals will be killed.

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Police responded to a report of a 14-year-old girl in the 3500 block of Grovner Road North, who had intentionally cut her arms several times with a razor blade. The cuts were superficial, and the Oakdale Fire Department administered first aid. The girl told police that she cut herself to relieve her emotional pain, and that she was not suicidal. She was taken to United Hospital.

13;The following incidents were also reported to Oakdale police June 13-14:

Someone used white spray paint to write FL on the rear of a black Chevy Avalanche in the 1700 block of Hallmark Avenue. Damage was estimated at more than $1,000.

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Street North and took a cell phone and a purse containing charge cards and a drivers license from an unlocked car. The owner canceled the cards and accounts.

Street North told police that he believes his milys cell phones and land line are bugged. The man said his sons computer was recently compromised, possibly by another mily members cell phone; he told police that the computer goes online when he has no Internet access, and that he heard people in his back yard. An officer advised him to contact his phone company and stop using the phone.

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A resident reported that someone called her 14-year-old son an obscenity in Tanners Lake Park and told him to leave, or hed be beaten up. An officerOakdale Police Blotter: Officers Exercise Diplomatic Skills told the woman to have her son call 911 if he had any more problems.

Street said she had found a female calico cat with no tags, and that she had seen the cat two weeks earlier and she thought it belonged to someone in the area. She told police she would keep the cat, and if someone reported it missing, police could give out her name and phone number.

Street and Hale Avenue. Police found a group of motorcyclists in the back parking lot of Promo Advantage Marketing doing tricks. An officer advised the group about a city ordinance prohibiting motorcycles being driven in private lots without consent, and the bikers were sent on their way.

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Street, trying to fight people. Police located the man, found that he had an outstanding misdemeanor warrant in Ramsey County and took him to the Washington County Jail.

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A resident in the 3500 block of Gershwin Lane North reported that someone made a fraudulent $84 purchase using his credit card at an Ugg store in Australia. The bank canceled the card.

13;Police responded to a report of a neighbor dispute in the 1300 block of Gentry Avenue. Those involved told authorities that it stemmed from an ongoing disagreement involving one anothers children; the officer advised both parties to avoid each other.

The above items are taken from the Oakdale Police Department. In all incidents where an arrest occurred, a charge is merely an accusation, and not evidence of guilt. The arrested person is presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Incidents are listed in the order in which they were reported, not necessarily the order in which they occurred.

A caller reported that someone spray-painted trees and a bench in Oakdale Park. One tree had ZG + GC spray-painted on it, and an adjacent tree had a marijuana leaf. A bench in the park had the word whore spray-painted on it. The information was forwarded to the citys public works department for removal.

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Television

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Falling Skies, 9 p.m. June 19 on TNT. Steven Spielberg is an executive producer of this drama about survivors of an alien invasion trying to stay alive while fighting back. Noah Wyle stars as Tom Mason in a thriller that might remind you of Stephen Kings The Stand or even The Walking Dead minus the zombies.

Happily Divorced, 10:30 p.m., TV Land. Fran Drescher and her ex-husband, Peter Marc Jacobson, created this surprisingly charming new sitcom. Drescher stars as Fran, a long-married florist whose husband (John Michael Higgins) surprises her with the news that hes gay. He cant afford to move out, though.

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Some of these shows are on broadcast TV: Americas Got Talent, The Voice, So You Think You Can Dance and The Bachelorette. But finding first-run comedy or drama will mostly require turning to cable, where 11 networks will debut 15 scripted shows this summer.

Outcasts, 9 p.m.Television Saturday, BBC America. Pioneers from a disintegrating Earth build a new society in this absorbing British science-fiction drama set on a habitable planet called Carpathia. Watch the premiere and you might think youve missed an earlier season, but no; the opener is meant more to intrigue than to inform.

Combat Hospital, 10 p.m. Tuesday, ABC. The only one of the 10 spotlight shows that wasnt available for preview, Combat Hospital (formerly The Hot Zone) is also the only new scripted show premiering this summer on a broadcast network. Its set in Afghanistan in 2006 and tells the stories of doctors and nurses working with NATOs security force.

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Teen Wolf, 10 p.m. Mondays, MTV. Less like the Michael J. Fox comedy and more in the Twilight vein, this dark new Teen Wolf stars Tyler Posey as a high-school student who is bitten and becomes a werewolf. Teen angst ensues as Scott tries to figure out whats happening to him, while also connecting with new girl Auggllison (Crystal Reed), who has a secret of her own.

Here are 10 of the new dramas and comedies arriving this summer that are worth a look.

As the broadcast networks slammed the brakes on their 2010-11 TV season, cable networks already were revving their engines for a st start to summer. Expect a traffic jam as more than 80 shows debut or return by August.

The Protector, 10 p.m., Lifetime. Ally Walker (Profiler) returns to TV, this time as LA homicide detective and single mother Gloria Sheppard. The Protector feels miliar, but its easygoing mix of procedural and mily drama will appeal to ns of the Lifetime brand and, especially, to ns of Walker.

Torchwood: Miracle Day, 10 p.m. July 8 on Starz. In this extension of the BBCs Torchwood, people all over the world somehow stop dying, threatening to stretch the Earths resources to the breaking point. Mekhi Phifer is CIA agent Rex Matheson, who tries to figure out whats happening.

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Suits, 10 p.m. June 23, USA. A buddy dramedy about lawyers, Suits doesnt have any right to feel as fresh as it does. Credit, possibly, the casting of Patrick J. Adams, billed as a heartthrob from Pretty Little Liars but largely unknown to viewers out of their teens.

State of Georgia, 8:30 p.m. June 29, ABC Family. Silly and a bit too noisy but hard to dislike, this new sitcom stars Raven-Symone as Georgia, a confident aspiring actress, and Majandra Delfino as her best friend, a science geek. Together, they take on New York City.

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Wilfred, 10 p.m. June 23, FX. Elijah Wood stars as Ryan in a strange but also strangely sweet comedy. Ryan is paralyzed by anxiety until he finds unlikely support from a dog. Well, not exactly a dog. His pretty neighbor sees Wilfred (Jason Gann) as her dog, while Ryan sees a guy in a dog suit who speaks, offers advice and frequently leads Ryan astray.

More than 80 shows debut or return by August 8212; and finding first-run comedy or drama will mostly require turning to cable.

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Sky News

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The trader used the Made in Australia sign from Australia Wool, the Australian flag and other Aussie symbols.

In the Federal Court, Justice John Gilmour said the companys conduct in pSky Newsromoting goods made in China was calculated to apply a veneer of Australian-ness and was deliberate and dishonest.

An online trader has been fined $430,000 for lse and misleading conduct after advertising Chinese-made ugg boots as Australian made.

The penalties against Marksun Australia follow action by the Auggustralian Competition and Consumer Commission in the Federal Court in Perth.

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Police search for missing teenager (From Winsford Guardian

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POLICE are concerned for the welre of a fourteen-year-girl from Winsford, who was reported missing over the weekend.

We are appealing for Roisin to please make contact with the uggPolice and let us know you are safe. Police are asking anyone who thinks they may have seen Roisin, or anyone matching that description, since the weekend to contact them on 0845 458 0000 quoting incident 674 21/06/2011.

Roisin Hannon, of Swanlow Drive, was last seen wearing blue jeans, a green t-shirt and grey cardigan, and black Ugg style boots.

She is 51 tall, with long blonde hair and originates from South Wales. Police say she has friendsPolice search for missing teenager (From Winsford Guardian in the Barnton and Castles areas of Northwich.

Inspector Dave Snasdell, of the Winsford Neighbourhood Policing Team, said: Although it would appear that Roisin has left home of her own accord and there has been contact with her in recent days, we are concerned for her wellbeing.

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Winter wonderland – Local News – News – General – Melbourne Weekly Eastern

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First things first. Your jacket needs to provide ample insulation to protect you from the elements as well as be waterproof. While you can never go past classic Gortex jackets, snow and surf labelugg Roxy has released a range of gorgeous puffer jackets that will also turn heads on the mountain. Zip up the Torah Bright Jacket Stripes, named after the gold medal-winning Aussie snowboarder.

While youre tearing down the slopes, you want to keep both eyes out for moguls and snow-plowing novices. Ensure your goggles are firmly fitted and feature no-fog technology, such as the sWinter wonderland – Local News – News – General – Melbourne Weekly Easternolid specs from Kaos Outerwear. They mean serious business and come in a variety of hip colours.

Love them or hate them, the ubiquitous Ugg boot is the perfect footwear to slip into apres ski (or when youre relaxing around the house, for that matter). MW loves these ultra-comfortable guilty pleasures from Ugg Australia.

Sinead Stubbins looks at the best gear for girls on the slopes this season.ITS that time of year again, when snow bunnies rug up and head to high altitudes for the ski season. Only the brave and the foolish would choose their alpine wardrobe based entirely on shion. Check out MWs pick of the essential gear to pack before hitting the summit.

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Protect those hands from snow burn by grabbing a pair of Kaos Formula gloves, available in a vivid variety of shades including raspberry, sky and violet.

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Your mum was right when she told you to put on some thermals or youll freeze but we bet even she didnt know they could look this good. Roxys My Territory thermal top is too good to hide under your ski jacket.

Everyones vourite sleepwear brand, Peter Alexander, has whipped up a line of cosy beanies and scarves in divine pastels to get you through winter in style. While MW suggests you wear something a little more practical out on the slopes, such as a thermal cap, these are are perfect for when youre hanging around the chalet.

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If the Shoe Fits, Buy It: Footwear Stocks to Watch – Yahoo! Finance

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And finally we tried on a pair of Skechers USA (SKX), which Poser rates a sell on expectation they will lose $0.16 per share this year. His pessimism on the stock is partly based on precedent.

34;They [Skechers] got carried away, as Crocs did, with over-saturating the market,34; Poser says.

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What do you think? Is it time to tread lightly in the footwear patch or to jump in with both feet?

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34;I dont see another stumble happening,34; he says. 34;Its a different company with different people than it was in 2007 and 2008.34;

34;Ugg accounts for 80 percent of their business,34; Poser says. 34;But the classic Ugg boot is now only 15 to 20 percent of sales.34;

34;Ballerinatranslucents,34; Poser says, as he list a few of the new Crocs products that are driving sales. 34;And the new Chameleon, too.34;

And thats actually part of the continuing Crocs turnaround story, Poser says, pointing to past disappointments by the retailer after the first period of meteoric growth. But a new management team and some key divestitures combined with an ever-growing product line could point to a winner. It is an expensive winner, Poser concedes; its trading at 21.3 times this years estimated earnings. But Poser thinks it will still be able to beat his high-on-the-street expectations.

Thats because, again, this trendy footwear company has expanded its product line of slippers, sandals and flip-flops, and even added an Italian line called Avina.

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To help it get there, Poser says a steady and reliable stream of new products via development or acquisition will be needed. Last month Deckers offered $150 million for the Sanuk Sidewalk Surfer franchise. The deal is still pending but Poser writes that it could be a $100m brand within three years.

Furthermore, Poser says the maker of skateboard sneakers is 34;sitting on $100 million of excess toning inventory34; and also has not spent enough time on product development.

You might say the future of Crocs (CROX) is perfectly clear. At least thats what Sterne Agee analyst Sam Poser tells Breakout when asked to explain why he not only maintains his buy rating on the funky footwear company after itsstock has gone from $2 to $25 in theugg past three years but actually just raised his price target to $30.

In addition, Poser says the internalization of a large chunk of its European marketing effort, as well as a sharp increase in retail outlets (from 18 to 27 with 15 more in the works), could help the stock rally to $120.

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Indeed it is. Those original rubbery Crocs clogs now account for only 15 percent of the business, Poser says.

In many ways, Deckers Outdoor (DECK) is a similar story, at leastin its meteoric share price move over the past year. Poser is also unflinching and buying the stock. In ct, as his top pick, you could say Deckers has even bigger shoes to fill than rival Crocs does and that they will need to take their Ugg brand to places never dreamed of.

Further adding to his concerns is that Skechers is heading right into the deep end of the competitive pool with its new products as they 34;switch toning over to performance, running and training.34;

Skechers is so undervalued – its a great buy, almost a zero debt company. Great balance sheet and free cash flow. Poser does not know what he is talking about.

34;They owned toning34; but are now 34;walking straight into the Nike, Adidas, New Balance, Asics34; of the world.

You can practically hear the kids clambering already and, therefore, the retailers, too.

A look at a 5-year chart of Skechers clearly shows that investors are all too miliar with heartbreak and euphoria. For the record,if you think (SKX) looks cheap here and that it might be time to step in, Poser says its going to $10.

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Digital

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Ugg boot trader penalised for lse ‘Australian Made’ claims

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Marksun Australia Pty Ltd has been fined $430,000 for lse and misleading conduct following action by the ACCC in Perth, $100,000 of which related specifically to the unauthorised use of the Australian Made logo.Ugg boot trader penalised for lse ‘Australian Made’ claims

That8217;s not to say that this area is without confusion, he said 8220;There are some in our policy makers that would like to see a tougher approach adopted to what is defined as having been produced in Australia or made in Australia. That8217;s a policy issue, but there are some very clear explanations set out in booklets on our website.

The ACCC considers country of origin claims to be a particularly valuable marketing tool for businesses as many consumers place a premium on goods that are Australian made, said Samuel.

Samuel advised small businesses unsure of the obligations relating to mixed source products and manucturing processes should read the information provided on the ACCC website.

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The product in question was Marksuns Chinese-made ugg boots, which were being promoted using a number of misleading devices, including the trademark Marksun Products Ugg Boots from Australia, the statement Made in Australia from Australia Wool, as well as images of wombats, kangaroos, the Australian flag, the Sydney Opera House, and the official green and gold Australian Made logo.

uggWhen asked as to how Marksuns misleading conduct was uncovered, Samuel was unable to divulge specifics, but noted that such cases generally came to the attention of the ACCC due to alerts from competitors.

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To complement the penalties, Justice Gilmour also ordered that Marksun be permanently prevented from similar conduct, and that an explanatory notice be posted to each of the companys websites that promoted its ugg boots. Marksun has also been ordered to pay the ACCC8217;s costs.

Sometimes they8217;ll come from consumers that will have some knowledge as to the source of the product itself. Sometimes it will come from our staff. We have nearly 850 staff that are out there shopping every day, including commissioners and the chairmen. We8217;ve always got our eyes open for things that may be misleading or deceptive.

These matters often come to us through competitors who feel aggrieved at the ct that a competitor is providing misleading information, which may be giving them an inappropriate and unir competitive advantage, said Samuel.

The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) has penalised an online trader for misleading conduct over lse Australian Made claims.

Graeme Samuel, chairman of the ACCC, claimed the matter highlighted the need for businesses to be careful not to mislead customers when advertising their products.

The overall character of the conduct in promoting goods that are entirely made in China was calculated to apply a veneer of Australian-ness or Australia washing said Justice John Gilmour, who handed down the penalty to Marksun. He also described the conduct as deliberate and dishonest.

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