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Happy birthday, T-shirt -- it's turning 100!

Written by Sara Bauknecht on .

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Get ready to party ... The T-shirt, one of fashion’s most basic yet most versatile staples, is marking its 100th birthday this year.

Want to brush up on your T-shirt trivia in honor of the occasion? CustomInk, which allows people to customize their own T-shirts online, has created a birthday website, complete with photos of the most popular tees and a timeline of key moments from the shirt’s life.

According to www.tshirtbirthday.com, the T-shirt had humble beginnings as an undershirt. In 1913, the U.S. Navy issued crewneck tees to be worn under uniforms. The Merriam-Webster dictionary first recognized the term in 1920, defining it as “a collarless short-sleeved or sleeveless usually cotton undershirt [or] an outer shirt of similar design.”

In the decades to come, T-shirts turned more stylish with prints and slogans. They got political in the 1940s, when New York Governor Thomas E. Dewey’s campaign designed ones with the phrase “Dew it with Dewey” printed on them when he ran for president. Even Hollywood contributed to the T-shirt’s popularity when Marlon Brando sported one in the 1951 film “A Streetcar Named Desire.”

From outlets for protest to pieces of a stylish ensemble, the T-shirt has lived a full life. Join the celebration by following CustomInk on Twitter @Customink and Facebook. Happy birthday!     

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About the Senators - Game 4 - 05-22-13

Written by Seth Rorabaugh on .

A preview of the Senators.

When and where: 7:30 p.m., EDT. Scotiabank Place.

TV: NBC Sports Network, CBC, RDS.

Leading postseason scorer: Daniel Alfredsson, 8 points (3 goals, 5 assists).

Last Game: 2-1 home win in Game 3, Sunday. Craig Anderson made 49 saves for the Senators.

Probable goaltenders: Tomas Vokoun (4-1, 1.61 GAA, .949 SV%) for the Penguins and Craig Anderson (5-2, 2.17 GAA, .940 SV%) for the Senators.

Injuries: For the Penguins, left winger Brenden Morrow (undisclosed) is questionable. For the Senators, defensemen Eric Gryba (undisclosed), Patrick Weircioch ("lower body") and left winger Mike Hoffman (collarbone) are out. Center Dave Dziurzynski (concussion) is on injured reserve.

Potential lines and defensive pairings: The Penguins held an optional morning skate today. Based off yesterday's line and defensive pairings, consider this a guess:

14 Chris Kunitz  - 87 Sidney Crosby -  9 Pascal Dupuis
12 Jarome Iginla - 71 Evgeni Malkin - 18 James Neal
24 Matt Cooke - 16 Brandon Sutter - 48 Tyler Kennedy
10 Brenden Morrow - 36 Jussi Jokinen - 27 Craig Adams

44 Brooks Orpik - 7 Paul Martin
58 Kris Letang - 2 Matt Niskanen
4 Mark Eaton - 2 Douglas Murray

Based off today's morning skate, consider this a guess at the Senators' lines and defensive pairings:

33 Jakob Silvferberg - 7 Kyle Turris - 11 Daniel Alfredsson
9 Milan Michalek - 19 Jason Spezza - 16 Mark Stone
15 Zack Smith - 93 Mika Zibanejad - 25 Chris Neil
14 Colin Greening (above) - 44 Jean-Gabriel Pageau - 22 Erik Condra

3 Marc Méthot - 65 Erik Karlsson
4 Chris Phillips - 61 Andre Benoit
2 Jared Cowen - 55 Sergei Gonchar

Notes:

-The last time the Penguins played the Senators, this happened:

-This too:


-Jussi Jokinen speaks:

-Stone is expected to replace Cory Conacher in the lineup.

-Our live blog, direct from the empty parcels of land west of Ottawa Scotiabank Place, begins at approximately 6 p.m. Please tune in.

(Photo: Richard Wolowicz/Getty Images)

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Hampton Court inspires garden ideas

Written by Doug Oster on .

 blog formal gardenThis formal bed at Hampton Court in London is framed with an ancient wisteria vine. Mass plantings of different plants are beautiful when done right. Look at the color palette used here. Photos by Doug Oster

The palace at Hampton Court is probably best known as the home of King Henry the VIII and his many wives.

It's expansive and the gardens are spectacular.

There were so many inspirational ideas from the plantings, I don't know where to start.

Check out the photos below to see interesting combinations and uses for the garden.

 

blog tulips and forgetThe most striking bed might have been these lily flowering tulips blooming with forget me nots. This gardener took a chance that both would be in bloom at the same time. It was amazing in person.

blog arbor of golden rainEver see a 200 yard long arbor of golden rain tree? These two women our on the tour too and were trying to get out of the way of the Doug the photographer. We both had a laugh about it as they walked by.

blog black tulips'Queen of the Night' tulips blooming with woodland phlox. This tulip is a favorite in England. I've seen it everywhere from Westminster Abbey to the Chelsea Flower Show.

blog amazing bedWhat palace would be complete without a long bed of perennials, all in bloom together.

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Kate Hudson for Ann Taylor collection hits stores today

Written by Sara Bauknecht on .

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White is the new black ... or at least in Ann Taylor's case it is. 

The store debuts today its new limited-edition collection of white summer apparel and rose gold accessories created in collaboration with actress Kate Hudson, a charitable ambassador for the brand. 

The collection channels the chicness and elegance of red carpet fashion and transforms it into looks appropriate for everyday living. Shop the collection in stores or online at www.anntaylor.com.

Check out more looks from the collection below (photos courtesy of Ann Taylor) ...

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Terrible Towel makes appearance in London

Written by Doug Oster on .

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Yesterday my group headed for the Chelsea Flower Show, but before we went in, the Yinzers posed for a shot with their Terrible Towel!

It's the Steeler's Nation across the pond.

I was spellbound by Anthriscus sylvestris 'Ravenswing.' Check out the picture below, I hope I can find seeds for this plant.

Today we're visiting the gardens of Hampton Court.

blog hemlock purple tightThe airy white flowers of Anthriscus sylvestris 'Ravenswing' against it's purple stems made my heart flutter.

 

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