Who knew that a high school drop-out from Boston would start up one of the funkiest sneaker companies in America? After dropping out of school at 14, Paul Van Doren's mom made him get a job at Randy's, the local shoe factory. He worked there making shoes and sweeping factory floors. From there the story is just awesome!
Paul Van Doren literally made it from the bottom to the top at Randy's. With Paul as Executive Vice President, the factory had become the third largest manufacturer of shoes in the USA. One of the Randy's factories was located in Gardenville, California, and it was losing mo ...
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Posted on January 26, 2010 09:01 |
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Heavenly Christmas Gift - Name a Star
Being located a bit further away from the big city lights has it's advantages. If you need reminded of this simply go outside some evening (be sure to bundle up) and gaze up at the large number of stars that are typically visable in the Walla Walla valley.
There is something special about star-gazing. It has a tendency to get us thinking about what is important in life and who matters most to us. As Christmas approaches and people scramble for last minute gift ideas take advantage of the stars for your special someone.
This Christmas you can na ...
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Posted on December 07, 2005 06:12 |
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Some trends for Sunglass's come and go. Other sunglass trends stick around for a while.
And some become a part of our cultural landscape. When considering a pair of sunglasses that are right for you, ignore the trends and ignore the hype. The right sunglasses for you, aren't necessarily right for the next fellow. And vice versa. You get it.
Let's explore some of the classic styles for men. Aviator inspired shades have been a popular style of glasses for men for generations. In recent times, they have become more of a fashion accessory than a practical item. But nonetheless, the ...
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Posted on September 14, 2005 04:09 |
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