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For most of us, conjuring concise and cogent catchphrases is nearly impossible. In fact, the skill can seem like the black magic of mystical mad men.

 

During the 1960s, the most influential of these Svengalis were the executives working in Madison Avenue advertising firms. By contrast, 2010's most effective mad men come from Main Street and are literally angry men specifically, the tea party crowd that is, according to new polls, more wealthy, more white, more male, more Republican and more motivated by racial resentment than the general population. And though their jeans and baseball caps are less stylish than Don Draper's suits and fedoras, these anti government activists deserve recognition: They have crafted a motto as succinctly expressive and manipulative as the best Sterling Cooper innovation.

 

"I Want My Country Back" this ubiquitous tea party mantra belongs next to Nike's "Just Do It" on Ad Age's list of the most transcendent idioms. In just five words, it perfectly captures the era's conservative backlash. Take a moment to ponder the slogan's phrase by phrase etymology:

 

"I Want" humanity's most atavistic exclamation of selfishness and thus an appropriate introduction for a tea party motto this caveman grunt may end up being the epitaph on the nation's tombstone. America once flourished by valuing what "we" as in We the People need (food, shelter, infrastructure, etc.). Conversely, today's America teeters thanks to a Reagan infused zeitgeist that reoriented us to worship whatever I the Person wants. High income tax breaks, smog belching SUVs, cavernous McMansions carved into pristine wilderness it doesn't matter how frivolous the individual craving or how detached it is from necessity. What matters is that the "I" now assumes an entitled right to any desire irrespective of its affront to the allegedly Marxist "we."

 

"My Country" In his quintessentially American ditty, Woody Guthrie said, "This land was made for nike air jordan classic sale you and me." It made nike free canada sense. If, over time, our diversifying complexion and changing attitude creates political shifts, that's OK because it's not "my country" or "your country"; it's all of ours. Apparently, though, this principle is no longer sacred. Following two elections that saw conservative ideology rejected, tea party activists have resorted to declaring that there can only be one kind of country theirs.

 

"Back" To underscore air max canada feelings of grievance and nostalgia, the slogan ends with a word deliberately implying both theft and resurrection. In tea party mythology, "back" means taking back a political system that was supposedly pilfered (even though it was taken via legitimate elections) and then going back to a time that seems ideal. As one tea party leader told The New York Times: "Things we had in the '50s were better."

 

To the tea party demographic, this certainly rings true. Yes, in apartheid America circa 1950, rich white males were more socially and economically privileged relative to other groups than they are even now. Of course, for those least likely to support the tea party read: minorities the '50s were, ahem, not so great, considering the decade's brutal intensification of Jim Crow.

 

But then, that's the marketing virtuosity of the "I Want My Country Back" slogan. A motto that would be called treasonous if uttered by throngs of blacks, Latinos or Native Americans has been deftly sculpted by conservatives into an accepted clarion call for white power. Cloaked in the proud patois of patriotism and protest, the refrain has become a dog whistle to a Caucasian population that feels threatened by impending demographic and public policy changes.

 

As a marketing masterpiece, the slogan would certainly impress the old Madison Avenue mavens. The trouble is that as a larger political ideology, its hateful and divisive message is encouraging ever more misguided madness.

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Con job comes to an end for Armstrong The Post and Courier

 

"Everybody wants to know what I'm on," Armstrong says in a 2001 Nike commercial. Anti Doping Agency report that finally took Armstrong down, exposing him as a doper extraordinaire and the biggest fraud you'll find on two wheels. Someone finally stood up to the bully and called his bluff, and now the dominos are falling fast.

 

So fast that before the day was done, Armstrong had been abandoned by another major sponsor. Anheuser Busch said it wouldn't re sign Armstrong, though both the beer company and Nike said they would continue to support his foundation. Other smaller sponsors followed.

 

That it took this long is a testament to how elaborate Armstrong's doping schemes were and how adamant his denials were framed. That it finally happened is thanks to the tenacity of Travis Tygart and others at the doping agency who wouldn't quit even when federal prosecutors had given up their pursuit of Armstrong.

 

The seven Tour de France titles will be the next to go, because even the inept people who run international cycling must now realize it is the only way to restore even a sliver of legitimacy to the drug addled sport. Nobody still believes Armstrong won riding clean, as if anyone believes anything about cycling anymore.

 

For years, cheap nike free Nike served as an enabler for Armstrong, promoting him as one of the greatest athletes ever, alongside the likes of Kobe Bryant and Tiger Woods. They paid him millions to ride with the swoosh, and aired commercials showing him doing supernatural things on his bike.

 

All the while they conveniently ignored one nagging question: How could someone who was clean win seven Tour de France races against competitors who were mostly all doping?

 

The answer, of course, was that Armstrong wasn't clean. Neither were the teammates who helped him win those races, some of whom would later say they had to dope because Armstrong would kick them off the team if they didn't.

 

But Nike didn't just use Armstrong to sell products. The company helped create and sell an image of Armstrong that was easy for people to buy.

 

He was a cancer survivor who fought to overcome the disease; an athlete who won simply because he worked harder than the competition. Both heroic and compassionate, he inspired others and gave them hope through the ubiquitous yellow bracelets that were the symbol of his crusade.

 

And now that he's been exposed as a cheat, Nike claims it never had a clue.

 

"Due to the seemingly insurmountable evidence that Lance Armstrong participated in doping and misled Nike for more than a decade, it is with great sadness that we have terminated our contract with him," the company said in a statement almost as fanciful as the commercials it once ran.

 

Nike moved quickly for a business that took months to remove Joe Paterno's name from its child development center in Oregon. Dropping Armstrong was especially damning considering the company stood behind Bryant and Woods during their well publicized troubles and re signed Michael Vick the minute he got back on a football field.

 

Unlike them, Armstrong can't redeem himself by competing again. He's tarnished for good, and not cheap nike free only are his endorsements gone but his lucrative speaking career, too.

 

Meanwhile, any hope that all the good he's done with his cancer fighting organization would outweigh the bad pretty much disappeared with the announcement that Armstrong is stepping down as chairman of Livestrong, the charity he founded. He will still serve on the board of directors, but it's hard to imagine Armstrong can be the face of Livestrong any longer.

 

His resignation amounted to his first public concession that the allegations against him are sticking.

 

About the only thing he can do next is something that seems unimaginable for a man who, for years, has attacked anyone and anything with a vengeance whenever there was an insinuation that he might be riding dirty.

 

If he cares as much about his charity as he claims and no one cheap nike free is suggesting he doesn't he must come clean. And that means more than just vague talk about a "controversy" over his career.

 

Call a press conference and admit all. Say you cheated and made your teammates cheat, too. Tell the world you wish you had it to do all over again.

 

Shed a few tears and ask for forgiveness. Talk about living the rest of your life doing whatever you can to make amends.

 

It won't restore Armstrong's reputation. That's gone.

 

But it might be the only way some of the good he's done survives. We expect our readers to engage in lively, yet civil discourse. If you find a comment that is objectionable, please click "report abuse" and we will review it for possible removal. Please be reminded, however, that in accordance with our Terms of Use and federal law, we are under no obligation to remove any third party comments posted on our website. Read our full Terms and Conditions.

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Best Zumba Shoes for Flat Feet

 

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List of Best Zumba Boots for Flat Feet

 

Here is a quick insight on tips before you buy Zumba shoes for flat feet. Remember that Zumba is not a regular dance, so regular dance shoes will not help, they will not have shock absorption. Take a look at some of the best sellers.

 

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Nike Shox: For those long hours of Zumba, the Nike Shox is the perfect choice. With low profile synthetic leather, light weight and the unique rear cushioning system make your workout smooth for hours with support and comfort throughout.

 

New Balance: These shoes offer great support for the foot, although with not too much of traction. These dance shoes come with a lot to choose from, and are also designed in sizes specially for wide feet. They come with supporting cross trainers, and the best cushioning. A relief in store for the wide shoe hunting drive.

 

Adidas Zumba Shoes: Most of us love this brand, and now that they have some of the best shoes for Zumba, there is a lot more reason to being brand conscious. Check out the wide collection of sneakers to pick one of the best dancing shoes for flat feet, from the most loved shoe manufacturing brand.

 

Bloch Boost DRT Mesh Sneaker: If you are one of the passionate dancers, these shoes are for you. Made for comfort and great style, their shoes are light weight and come with a mid sole that provides cushioning, variable lacing system with custom fit that gives comfort even in wide feet. You get an elevated feeling of flexibility and comfort with a pivot point designed for freedom of movement.

 

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Various trendy watches for women have evolved with prices ranging from moderate to high. Premium brands ornamented with diamonds along with a platinum chain or a band look exquisite. Cute and trendy styles are mostly adorned by teenagers. We list down the top brands over here. tops the list of best watches for women. This brand has been manufacturing designer watches since 80 years down the line and has an average productivity of 2000 watches everyday. The conservative styles capture the attention of the sophisticated class and the brand still holds the 'status symbol'. has maintained its patented design of having a large dial. Yachtmaster is the feminine brand and the watches have 26 mm white dial.

 

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Adu's potential greater than LeBron James'

 

For those who doubted Nike when the company signed Tiger Woods to a five year, $40 million deal in 1996 or laughed at the absurdity of LeBron James' seven year contract worth $100 million, try criticizing "Swoosh" executives for the signing of 14 year old Freddy Adu.

 

In a deal that could one day be compared to the five year, $2.5 million the shoe giants agreed to pay Michael Jordan in 1984, Adu's multi year deal is worth only $1 nike air jordan classic sale million.

 

Soccer in America isn't golf and certainly isn't basketball, but if Adu emerges as an icon whose play can draw those who were previously indifferent about the sport, there's plenty of money to be made in his rise to the top.

 

Nike is currently the only major company tied to Adu because they were willing to give him cash when his future wasn't clear. Unlike many that approached Adu about doing business with him, Nike didn't care if he played in the MLS or internationally.

 

"One of the reasons he signed in May was because when it was determined that he was going to go pro, he wanted to have a certain level of financial security," said Adu's agent Richard Motzkin. "The Nike contract allowed him to focus on what was best for his future instead of what was best for his immediate situation."

 

Adu is much like LeBron James in his handling of all the pressure that has come his way. United team for at least the next four years, the teenager's mature off the field attributes glowed.

 

He answered questions from the media like a veteran and at least didn't admit to feeling the strain of all the focus on him.

 

"I'm not really worried about all this hype and media attention," said Adu, who bought his first suit at a Manhattan department store on Tuesday for the news conference. "I play soccer because I love the sport, I have fun doing it, and I don't want any of this tension to get my head. That's why for the most part, you just got to keep the smile on your face and remember why you love the sport."

 

In a five minute speech of thank you's upon the announcing of his contract, Adu went up without a piece of paper.

 

"I'd like to point out the 46 year old commissioner needed notes, but the 14 year old Freddy didn't," MLS commissioner Don Garber joked after Adu sat down.

 

Nike has not only formed an alliance with a good soccer player, it has found another great face literally.

 

Adu, who moved from Ghana to Maryland in 1997, has a golden grin and perfect teeth that might make Nike consider getting into the tooth bleaching product category.

 

"We are confident and very certain that Freddy brings a tremendous excitement to the game and we're excited for his future in the sport," said Nike spokesman Dave Mingey, who noted that the company has yet to devise a complete marketing plan for the 14 year old.

 

Nike founder Phil Knight has made no secret of his expectations of Adu. In an interview in nike air jordan classic sale early June with a Portland sports radio show, Knight told the hosts that Adu could have a larger impact on Nike than LeBron James, in that Adu could help grow his sport in the United States more than James' could do with his.

 

"I think Nike anticipates that Freddy Adu will be to men's soccer what Mia Hamm has been to women's soccer," said MLS deputy commissioner Ivan Gazidis. United, a team whose uniform is made by adidas.

 

LeBron James wears a Reebok made uniform, but the Reebok logo does not appear on the jersey. Adidas' logo does have a visible presence on the United's uniform.

 

"He's going to be wearing Nike boots on the field all the time and off the field he'll be hanging out in Nike shoes and apparel," Motzkin said. "He'll be no different than any other player including Landon Donovan with Bayern Leverkusen who has had shoe deals in the past that conflicted with their team uniform deal.

 

Although Adu won't technically be drafted until Jan. 16, 2004, the fact that he has a contract makes it possible for MLS to market his jerseys right away, said Mark Noonan, executive vice president of marketing for MLS.

 

"He cheap nike free will be one, if not the most popular players in the league right off the bat," Noonan said. "And as he continues to improve on the field, hopefully he will grow and there will be some substance to the enormous attention that he has been receiving."

 

Vuono said the fact that Adu will be wearing adidas' jerseys will not be a problem.

 

"Most kids are more aware of the brand of shoes that athletes are wearing than the brand of the jersey," Vuono said.

 

Adu is already a responsible spokesman ?he sported a brown and tan Nike jumpsuit on ESPNews ?and while he says he's in no rush to spend money, he wants to get one more endorsement deal as soon as possible.

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Adidas trounce China sportswear players

 

SHENZHEN/HONG KONG (Reuters) Drawn by a handwritten notice, a handful of air max canada customers sift through stacks of sports shoes and rows of clothes at a Li Ning discount outlet in China's boom town of Shenzhen on a Sunday afternoon.

 

"Last day! Enjoy 50 55 percent discount on all goods. Buy three, get another 10 percent off," the note read.

 

A few yards away, on the same floor of the giant shopping complex, another Li Ning retail store looks empty. The brightly lit Nike and Adidas outlets are busier, with youngsters and teenagers trying on sneakers and garments.

 

"Nike and Adidas products are very good," grumbles a Li Ning store employee, declining to be identified. "The materials they use, the soles and the designs are much better than ours."

 

After years of breakneck expansion, local brands such as Li Ning and China Dongxiang (Group) Co Ltd are grappling with shrinking margins, slowing sales growth and mounting inventories of outdated products, threatening the sector.

 

While the Chinese brands struggle, Nike Inc and Adidas, armed with heavy investment in research and development plus marketing expertise, are gaining market share in the world's second largest economy.

 

In the sportswear industry's battle for China's booming consumer market, the situation is bad and getting worse for the home grown retailers.

 

China's fashion apparel market, dominated by sportswear brands and local casual clothing brands, is expected to triple in size to more than 1.3 trillion yuan ($201.3 billion) in the next 10 years, Boston Consulting Group said in a report.

 

Raising the stakes further, foreign companies are accelerating their expansion into the country's smaller cities, the traditional stronghold of local brands, with products specifically air max canada tailored to target consumers in those cities.

 

Adding to pressure on the Chinese companies, industry experts say it's too early for any of the local retailers to be saved by a takeover or a private equity purchase.

 

"There needs to be more pain before we see a shake up in the sector," said George Lin, head of Asia Pacific consumer, retail and healthcare investment banking for Credit Suisse.

 

Struggling with rising costs for labor, raw materials, rent, and advertising and promotion, Li Ning and Dong Xiang posted 50 percent and 71 percent falls in first half earnings, respectively.

 

Shares of the two companies have plunged more than 60 percent in the past year, while shares of local rivals ANTA Sports Products Ltd, Peak Sport Products Co Ltd, Xtep International Holdings Ltd and 361 Degrees International Ltd are down 30 50 percent.

 

These listed sportswear companies, together with Nike and Adidas, account for 80 percent of the domestic market.

 

Li Ning, whose founder and chairman won three gold medals as a gymnast at the 1984 Los Angeles Olympic Games, has been attempting to cut the number of distributors and shut inefficient retail outlets, while opening more self operated stores a move that may improve branding but also means increased costs.

 

Adidas aims to unseat Li Ning the country's No.2 sportswear maker with a one third share of the market after Nike this year, targeting double digit growth in China over the next five years and planning to expand coverage to 1,400 cities from 550.

 

"Local brands will lose more market share to imported brands over the next 12 months as the former struggle with inventory issues, while the latter benefit from consumers trading up," HSBC said in a research report this month.

 

In June, Nike raised its global sales forecast, betting that strong demand in China and Brazil, and price rises would help it outpace rising costs.

 

But pricing competition is nike free canada set to intensify as domestic players scramble to dump inventories, sharpen their branding focus and scale back distribution networks.

 

Domestic sportswear sellers are getting further squeezed by global brands expanding aggressively in both the high end and low end segments.

 

Discounts from global brands are a boon to China's Belle International Holdings Ltd, a strategic partner of Nike and Adidas, which accounts for more than 80 percent of its sportswear sales.

 

Belle, the country's largest shoe retailer with more than 10,000 outlets, also distributes Converse, Kappa, Puma, Reebok, Li Ning and Mizuno branded sport shoes.

 

Those discounts will only add to the challenges of local players.

 

"With Nike and Adidas introducing lower priced products, it remains to be seen whether fans of domestic brands will maintain their loyalty," the HSBC report said. Thomson Reuters journalists are subject to an Editorial Handbook which requires fair presentation and disclosure of relevant interests.

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