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Racks of mens coats, all size 41 or 42 short, are seen at Jimmy Aus For Men 58 And Under in Beverly Hills, Calif., Wednesday, April 30, 2008. Only a handful of stores cater exclusively to shorter men. But in recent years, the Internet has spread awareness of such shops and helped attract customers from around the country. SHORT AND SUIT
It' Getting Easier To Find Clothes That Fit Small Men
Finding a suit that fits is getting easier for the shorter man. National chains still don't offer many options, but legions of shorter men in the country are increasingly discovering specialty stores just for them. For 5-foot-5 Josh Rogers, the first trip to Jimmy Au's For Men 5'8" and Under was memorable. more»
  • Wave of British Women Singers Comes Across the Pond
    In this Feb. 20, 2008, file photo, Amy Winehouse performs at the Brit Awards 2008 in London. Producer Mark Ronson says he and Amy Winehouse have abandoned recording the theme to the latest James Bond film because the singer is not ready to work. WEST HOLLYWOOD, Calif. | Singer Duffy sits next to a clear blue swimming pool on a hotel rooftop patio, the sun setting behind her blond bouffant. She takes a sip of her drink, widens her blue eyes and grins. "Just like the movies!" she exclaims about the setting - repeating a waiter's... more»
  • Actors Proud Of Roles In 'Narnia'
    BEN BARNES; with a fake tan and hair extensions, looks the part of Prince Caspian in the new Narnia adventure opening today. The first time he saw himself on screen as a prince, Ben Barnes was overwhelmed. After all, this was a huge leap for the British actor, an unfamiliar face to many in this country. Now here he was, carrying the title role in "The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian," one of the most anticipated... more»
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    A native shrub that's sporting clusters of dainty, pink blossoms now is American beautyberry (Callicarpa americana). Though these flowers are small, they transform the stems of this deciduous bush into decorative wands. more»
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    Mother God has given everyone Such a precious gift Sometimes so blinded We cannot see The one who gave birth to your life of The family tree of eternity It's when we are older and out of her care Did anyone notice mother is not there? more»
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