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Thursday, March 14, 2013

UMD Student Sells Hand-Painted Maryland Pride Shoes

Lindsey Rodkey gets her kicks by creating special hand-decorated shoes honoring her home team.

University of Maryland student Lindsey Rodkey gets her kicks by creating special hand-decorated shoes honoring her home team. 

Thursday, February 14, 2013

Man Attacked and Robbed of Shoes: Howard County Crime Reports

This information was supplied by the Howard County Police Department.

Columbia Robbery – Marble Faun Lane A man was approached by three men near the 10500 block of Marble Faun Lane and one of the men offered to buy the man’s shoes. When the man bent down to remove his shoes, the other men pushed him down, punched and kicked him, and ultimately stole his shoes around 4 p.m. on Feb. 13. Vandalism/ Breaking and Entering – Bare Bush Path A front door was kicked in, causing damage to the door frame, although nothing was stolen from a residence in the 1220 block of Bare Bush Path between 9 a.m. and 2 p.m. on Feb. 13 Commercial Burglary – Benjamin Franklin Drive The lock on a storage container was cut off and 24 feet of copper were stolen from Kinsley Construction in the 6800 block of Benjamin Franklin Drive …

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Friday, June 15, 2012

Toes Out! National Flip Flop Day

Will you be celebrating this day in honor of the beloved summer footwear?

Just in time for summer, Friday is National Flip Flop Day, which prompts Patch to ask: How much of a fan are you of flip flops and sandals? Did you even know there was a day dedicated to their comfy goodness? Every year, on the third Friday in June, people pay tribute to the ever-popular footwear, and now businesses are catching on to the trend. Tropical Smoothie, a Florida-based company, celebrates by giving away smoothies to flip floppers in exchange for donations to charity. Flip Out sandal company is celebrating with a buy one, get one free sale on Friday and Saturday. But "flops" may not be for everyone. Nwi.com reports sandalous (yes, that's a made up word) footwear can create long-term health problems and a less-than-appealing …

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