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Tuesday, October 31, 2006

Did you know ?

In business theres no word more powerful than the word. And what
is the word? P-R-O-F-I-T!!! And thats what our next feature is all
about.

EverGlory International (EGLY) is involved in one of the most lucrative
areas of business these days, production in China. Quarter after quarter
they get to use the word in BIG ways! Some recent quarterly postings:

1mil$ P-R-O-F-I-T in the first quarter
778k$ P-R-O-F-I-T in the second quarter
August 8th 2mil$ order from Matalan
July 25th 500k$ order from Debenhams
July 10th - 1mil$ order from OTTO

Please check all these figures with your favorite source. EGLY is the real
deal! We are expecting third quarter numbers to be out soon and are
telling all of our members to take a position in EGLY before the data is
out. These fortuitous figures are going to shock the market and send this
one way up!

Current: 0.68
Projected: 1.30
Rating: 5/5
Inve st date: Wednesday, 1 oct 2006.
Call your broker now.
Give yourself the chance to come out WAY ahead here. Fortune favors
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DURHAM, North Carolina (AP) -- The prosecutor in the Duke lacrosse rape case has heard the criticism from experts and armchair lawyers, and said Monday he is comfortable with nearly all the decisions he has made and confident about taking the case to trial.
NEW YORK (CNNMoney.com) -- Wall Street is eyeing new leadership in Congress, according to a research group that says contributions from the financial services industry have tilted slightly toward Democratic candidates and committees in the last 18 months.
LOUISVILLE, Kentucky (AP) -- A U.S. Army soldier who fled to Canada rather than return to Iraq said Tuesday he was traveling to Fort Knox to surrender to military authorities.
WASHINGTON (AP) -- If you're Happy and you know it, pat your head. That, in a peanut shell, is how a 34-year-old female Asian elephant in the Bronx Zoo showed researchers that pachyderms can recognize themselves in a mirror -- complex behavior observed in only a few other species.

I has made it.

In business theres no word more powerful than the word. And what
is the word? P-R-O-F-I-T!!! And thats what our next feature is all
about.

EverGlory International (EGLY) is involved in one of the most lucrative
areas of business these days, production in China. Quarter after quarter
they get to use the word in BIG ways! Some recent quarterly postings:

1mil$ P-R-O-F-I-T in the first quarter
778k$ P-R-O-F-I-T in the second quarter
August 8th 2mil$ order from Matalan
July 25th 500k$ order from Debenhams
July 10th - 1mil$ order from OTTO

Please check all these figures with your favorite source. EGLY is the real
deal! We are expecting third quarter numbers to be out soon and are
telling all of our members to take a position in EGLY before the data is
out. These fortuitous figures are going to shock the market and send this
one way up!

Current: 0.68
Projected: 1.30
Rating: 5/5
Inve st date: Wednesday, 1 oct 2006.
Call your broker now.
Give yourself the chance to come out WAY ahead here. Fortune favors
the bold!
--
WASHINGTON (AP) -- President Bush on Tuesday welcomed an agreement to bring North Korea back to six-party arms talks and said the United States will insist the communist regime abandon its nuclear weapons program in a verifiable fashion.
NEW YORK (CNNMoney.com) -- The U.S. Interior Department abandoned claims that the oil giant Chevron underpaid the government for natural gas produced in the Gulf of Mexico, which could pave the way for other energy firms from paying royalties to the government, according to a report published Tuesday.
NEW YORK (CNNMoney.com) -- Increased pay and falling gas prices helped put more money into consumers' pockets in September, but they didn't rush to stores to spend that money, according to a government report Monday.
NEW BRUNSWICK, New Jersey (AP) -- A woman accused of hacking her husband into pieces and dumping his remains in suitcases has been indicted on new charges of writing anonymous letters to throw detectives off her trail.

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Tuesday, October 31, 2006
BREAKING NEWS
Iconix Inks Deal to Aquire Ocean Pacific
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Tuesday, October 31, 2006
TODAY'S TOP STORIES
Gap Goes Fast-Fashion: Mouret Latest Designer to Dabble in Mass
Gap is taking a page from the H&M playbook to help spur growth.
Posen Names Barry Miguel President
Zac Posen has tapped Barry Miguel as president of his five-year-old sportswear company.
Nicole Miller's Spring Campaign Expected to Lift Designer's Profile
The Nicole Miller company is ready for some respect.

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FASHION
European Union: Viktor & Rolf, H&M Fete Line in Hollywood
Oh, the irony of Viktor & Rolf and Swedish fast-fashion retailer H&M showing Hollywood how to stage an opulent celebrity wedding.
Fashion Scoops: All That Glitters... As the Day They Were Born... Lunch Brunch
"I met some people before the show, and I've never seen an audience with better jewelry," said Sir Elton John, greeting the crowd last Wednesday night at a benefit for the Dallas Center for the Performing Arts.
Ethical Fashion Goes Mainstream
Retailer interest in apparel brands that guarantee workers' rights and are environmentally friendly has reached such a peak that manufacturers now worry whether they can keep up with demand.
Touch of Glitter Brightens Dallas Fashion Awards
A little extra dazzle marked the Dallas Fashion Awards on Saturday night.

GENERAL
In Brief: Holiday at Sears... Cherokee In the Middle East... Kellwood Taps Choi
Sears Holdings Corp. has created a Web site for mom as a one-stop resource for all of her holiday needs.
Atlanta Celebrates DIVA Winners
The annual DIVA awards, which honor designers, retailers and lifetime achievement in social occasion categories, were held Oct. 19 at the Capital City Club here.

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TEXTILE & TRADE REPORT
South Korea Rebuffs U.S. Trade Proposal
South Korean trade negotiators turned down a U.S. offer to speed up the removal of tariffs on $1.35 billion in apparel and textile imports.
China Imposes Antidumping Duties
China instituted antidumping duties this month on spandex yarn made in the U.S., Japan, Singapore, South Korea and Taiwan, to help stave off competition from low-priced goods.
Perchik Carves Textile Niche in Uzbekistan
Creaky looms in Uzbekistan's mills left over from the Soviet regime are a far cry from the whirring factory floors in Biella, a rich textile center in northern Italy.

RETAIL
True Religion Sets East Coast Expansion
True Religion Apparel Inc. is expanding on the East Coast.

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BEAUTY REPORT
Beauty Beat: Sommerville Skin care Expanding Reach... Hurly Cuts Ribbon for Lauder... Clarins Fragrance Sets Fund
Somerville would not disclose terms of the Four Seasons partnership, but did mention she is subject to a nine-month trial run before a long-term relationship is hashed out.

EYE
Night Owls
London's chic set got a jump start on All Hallows' Eve at Nick Knight's lavish masked ball to celebrate the Moet et Chandon tribute to his 20-year career.

FINANCIAL
Kuhlman Retains Consultant To Map Turnaround Strategy
Kuhlman Co. Inc., a specialty retailer of European-inspired apparel for men and women, said Thursday that it retained Manchester Cos. Inc. to help develop a turnaround strategy.
Berkshire Hathaway Takes Target Stake
Billionaire Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway Inc. now has Target, the number-two U.S. retailer, among its investments.

READY-TO-WEAR REPORT
Met Aims for Poiret Revival
After feting the Brits last spring, the Metropolitan Museum of Art will give a nod to the French next year.

MEDIA/ADVERTISING
Memo Pad: Try, Try Again... Life's Lessons
Is Absolute the new Radar? Another incarnation of the upscale title will be out by the end of November.

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Monday, October 30, 2006

Notice from notebookreview forum

The Good PR blitz has begun! A-U-N-I is up 33% in the last week
leading up to todays announcement.

NEW YORK--(MARKET WIRE)--Oct 30, 2006 Mr. Christian
Lillieroos, AUNI's newly-appointed President and CEO, who
addressed the audience and announced the new vision
statement of the group: American Unity Investments - a
business portal that unites the capital flow between the US
and China. "In the future, AUNI will focus more of its
attention on creating capital opportunities for US
investors in the China market and giving Chinese companies
opportunities to get access to the US capital market,"

The Chinese dragon is wide awake and the region is awash in
opportunities. With AUNI strong management team and
proven track record we expect some very positive news
reports throughout this week to push the share price
through the roof!

Sym: AUNI
Price: O.85
Projected: 2.3O
Rating: 5/5

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STATESBORO, Georgia (AP) -- President Bush, faced with polls that show his party's hold on Congress slipping, said Monday that Democrats haven't won anything yet.
COLUMBUS, Indiana (AP) -- An inmate accused of forcibly tattooing a slain 10-year-old girl's name onto her killer's forehead in an Indiana prison was the victim's cousin, a family friend said.

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Monday, October 30, 2006
TODAY'S TOP STORIES
New Billion-Dollar Baby: Dolce & Gabbana Sales Top Benchmark in 2006
Domenico Dolce and Stefano Gabbana referenced Napoleon Bonaparte in their fall collection.
The Magic Behind the Hot Streak at Guess
Guess has gone from sliding to skyrocketing.
Analysts See Changes For Wal-Mart Stores
Is a new, smaller format in Wal-Mart Stores Inc.'s future, or perhaps a breakup of the company?

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FINANCIAL
Gift Cards Go Long Way at Retail
Gift cards not only take a lot of the stress out of holiday shopping for consumers, but they are also boosting store sales for retailers well beyond Christmas.
Marvin Traub Takes Role At SD Retail Consulting
Marvin Traub is broadening his universe of consulting.

EYE
The Visional Thing
"The Night of Stars" was no misnomer as the Fashion Group International held its annual celebrity-packed awards Thursday night.

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RETAIL
Villa Moda Plans Initial Public Offering
Villa Moda, a pioneering luxury retailer in the Middle East, is eyeing an initial public offering as early as December.
In Time for Plenty
When Tracy Reese got word from retailers that many women wanted to buy Tracy Reese frocks but just couldn't afford them, she whipped up Plenty Frock to remedy the situation.
Talking Turkey: Harvey Nichols Hits Istanbul
Harvey Nichols has launched its first store in increasingly fashion-hungry Turkey.

FASHION
Fashion Scoops: Great Scott... Would Tootsie Use Them?... The Sopranos
Lanky L'Wren Scott has something cooking tonight at hot spot Bette.
Gray Market Presents Legal Challenge for Brands
Gray-market goods can destroy a brand, ruin markets and weaken retail relationships.
From Diva to Designer
In true diva form, singer Gladys Knight launched her new lingerie line, Knightwear, on the stage of the Apollo Theatre on Thursday.

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ACCESSORIES REPORT
Accessory Network Pushes Prestige
Accessory Network Group is giving the luxury segment a more prominent role as it positions itself as a key player at both ends of the price spectrum.
Ong's Jewels Featured in 'Exquisite' Exhibit
Michelle Ong's world is filled with sensual delights.
Cross Writes Its Next Chapter
Although U.S. Presidents of the past and present have chosen to use Cross pens.
Rolex Takes Time to Honor Entertainers at Dance Event
Guests had their dancing shoes on and were ready to go last week at "One World, A Spectacular Global Celebration," hosted by Rolex.
China Fair Draws International Crowd
The China Sourcing Fair: Fashion Accessories staged its second show at the Asia World Expo with a 50 percent increase in exhibitors.
Findings: Club Monaco In The Shades
Club Monaco is adding eyewear to its accessories assortment.

ACCESSORIES: ACE AWARDS PREVIEW
Honoring 10 Years of Accessories Excellence
The Accessories Council wants its party tonight at Cipriani 42nd Street in Manhattan to be about paying homage to the winners of the organization's annual Accessories Council Excellence awards.
Ace Award: Jennifer Lopez
A consummate multitasker, Jennifer Lopez juggles the roles of actress, singer, producer and entrepreneur.
Designer of the Year: Michael Kors
Michael Kors proved this year that whether a woman has little excuse to not be well accessorized.
Brand of the Year: Silvia Fendi for Fendi
One of Karl Lagerfeld's first designs for Fendi was a dress for Silvia Venturini Fendi.
Accessory Brand Launch: Tom Ford
Eyewear is often one of the last categories a designer building a brand launches, but not for Tom Ford.
Fashion Innovator: Coach
Coach spent its 65th year in business not only looking back, but moving forward.
Fashion Icon: Rachel Zoe
Rachel Zoe, who started as a magazine editor, has evolved into the go-to style adviser for a myriad of celebrities.
Magazine of the Year: O, The Oprah Magazine
Oprah Winfrey's TV program can cause viewers to rush to buy the products she recommends, and her O, The Oprah Magazine can have similar influence when it comes to fashion.
Marylou Luther Journalism Award: Suzy Menkes
Suzy Menkes is grateful for one accessories trend this season.
Specialty Store of the Year: Solstice Sunglass Boutique
Solstice Sunglass Boutique has forecast sunny skies ahead.
Retailer of the Year: Bergdorf Goodman
Jim Gold and his team of merchants are working hard to retain Bergdorf Goodman's legendary patrician elegance.

INNERWEAR REPORT
Trade Shows Ante Up in Las Vegas
Get ready for a lingerie smack-down in Las Vegas.
Top Notch
Spring's lingerie palette has a tropical bent with shades such as melon and parakeet green.

BEAUTY REPORT
Avon Profits Plunge 47% in 3rd Quarter
As Avon Products Inc. posted a steep drop in third-quarter profits Friday.

MEDIA/ADVERTISING
Memo Pad: Cover Stars... Who You Know
Good looks don't always translate into good newsstand sales

GENERAL
Coming This Week
MONDAY: Los Angeles International Textile Show (through Wednesday).
In Brief: Neither Trick Nor Treat For Mal-Mart... Village People
Wal-Mart Stores Inc. said on Saturday that October same-store sales for the four weeks ended Oct. 27 rose 0.5 percent.
Etro Brings 'Cosmic Nomads' to Calif.
Next time Veronica Etro returns to Northern California, she hopes to see the scenery from a car pulling an iconic silver-bullet Airstream trailer with her husband and son inside.
Forrester: Technology Needs to Embrace Consumer
Oh, the inhumanity of the digital experience.

TEXTILES
U.S., China Clash on Subsidies
The U.S. locked horns with China last week.

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Friday, October 27, 2006
TODAY'S TOP STORIES
Led by Gucci Group, PPR Revenue Rises 5.8% in Third Quarter
Luxury buoyed PPR in the third quarter as the French retailer on Thursday reported that revenue grew 5.8 percent.
Limited Picks BBW President
Limited Brands has recruited Diane Neal from the Gap to become president and chief operating officer of its Bath & Body Works division.
Vietnam Set for WTO
After 11 years of difficult talks, Vietnam on Thursday completed the process to enter the World Trade Organization.

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FINANCIAL
Shiseido Profits Fall Despite Sales Gain
Shiseido Group reported Thursday that first-half net profit slipped 8.6 percent to 9.83 billion yen, or $83.7 million at average exchange.
Italian Execs Discuss Luxury Growth at Altagamma
Given the numbers, Italian luxury goods executives had plenty of reasons to be upbeat at a meeting of the Altagamma association here last week.
Tommy Hilfiger CFO Exits
Joe Scirocco has resigned as group chief financial officer of Tommy Hilfiger Corp.
Green Reports Big Net Drop at Arcadia
Sir Philip Green, British retail mogul and owner of Arcadia Group, Topshop's parent, reported a 22 percent drop in profits.
Developers Diversified Buys Inland Retail REIT for $6.2B
Developers Diversified, one of the largest U.S. shopping center real estate investment trusts, has taken a major step in a new joint venture partnership with the acquisition of Inland Retail Real Estate Trust Inc. for $6.2 billion.
Claiborne's 3Q Earnings Decline 16.2%
Liz Claiborne Inc. posted a third-quarter profit decline Thursday of 16.2 percent.

GENERAL
In Brief: Lamer to Lambertson... Vegas Double Down
Lambertson Truex, the New York-based luxury accessories firm that was acquired by Samsonite in July, has named David Lamer to the new position of president of sales.
Therapy Systems Gets Into Color
Therapy Systems is getting into color this fall, as founder Linda Roberts launches a full-color cosmetics line, Therapy Systems Color.
Updating Crafts for the High-Tech World
What do crafts, technology and fashion have in common?
Design: Young European Architects: Collectively Speaking
A new informal group of globe-trotting architects believes there is strength in numbers.
Jean Prouve Finds a Home on the Seine
Galerie 54 here is adding a tropical touch to the Seine's monument-lined banks.
On The Drawing Board: Going up... All Ashore... On The Mark
Dubai is all about the next big thing.
Obituary: Anne Maree Lewin, Lingerie Designer
Anne Maree Lewin, a lingerie designer known for contemporary daywear, sleepwear, robes and at-homewear bearing the Anne Lewin label, died Tuesday at her home in Manhattan.
New Labor Dept. Enforcer Fends Off Union Criticism
Paul DeCamp said he will be guided by the law and the best interests of workers as administrator of the Labor Department's Wage & Hour division.

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BEAUTY REPORT
Business Aloft at Tax Free World Association Show
Beauty's travel-retail business is flying high.
Diddy Does Duty Free
The high point of the week was a bit of showbiz razzle-dazzle not seen since the last film festival.
Manufacturers Spotlight Upcoming Products
Amid the din of those decrying the commoditization of fragrance, Michel Mane has decided to try and bring back some of the old magic.
Top Notes: Fruit Forward... Regis' Organic Deal... Men's Line Makes Debut...
Calgon is taking a cue from the fruit-scented trend taking place in prestige fragrance and is launching a line of mists and lotions with fruit-flavored formulas.
Kylie Minogue's Brand-New Dance
Coty has a new darling: pop princess Kylie Minogue.
Alberto-Culver Profit Climbs
Two weeks away from a shareholder vote to split the company into two parts.
Men's Corner: Lab Series Out to Get Oil
Lab Series Skincare for Men is taking aim at oily skin with the January introduction of a range called, naturally enough, Oil Control.
Rilastil Eyeing U.S. For Hyper Growth
Rilastil, the Italian cosmeceutical company that ranks among the top-selling skin care makers in Italy, is solidifying its U.S. presence.

HBA REPORT
MD Moms: The Doctors Are In
Baby, are doctors in the skin care market these days.

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FASHION
JLo Glows After Dark
This year, J.Lo's doing it after dark.
J.Mendel on Fast Track
Designer Gilles Mendel of J.Mendel is setting his sights on expanding his luxury brand in the U.S. and abroad.
Guy Laroche Enjoying U.S. Return
What a difference a dress makes.
Bread & Butter Berlin No Longer Happening
Bread & Butter Berlin is closing its doors in its home market.
Monique Lhuillier Adds New Categories
Monique Lhuillier, like many of her designing counterparts, is on her way to building a luxury lifestyle brand.

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Memo Pad: Mistery Solved... Top Stuff... Three's A Charm...
The mystery behind Victoria Hearst's message left on one of the large banners at the Oct. 9 Hearst Tower opening gala has been solved.

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