Friday, 11 August 2017
Tuesday, 11 July 2017
This is what that tiny pocket in your jeans is actually for
Today’s post has nothing to do with the Bible, rather I
chose to post this piece out of curiosity in order to answer why there’s a tiny
pocket in your pair of jeans…enjoy!
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| levistraus.com |
Have
you ever wondered about that little pocket within a pocket that most jeans
have? As it turns out, it’s not totally useless. Let’s take a trip back in
time to the Wild West…
That pocket originated in the days of the Wild West in America, when no
man worth his salt would be caught without a pocket watch. The little pocket
was developed to house and protect his prize time-keeper.
Pocket watches came and went but the little pocket remained. Today it’s
known as an outpost pocket, condom pocket, coin pocket or matchbox pocket.
It’s believed that this pocket will remain a feature of jeans design
until the day these popular pants no longer exist.
Some
other fun facts you probably didn’t know…
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Levi Jeans owns copyright on the
specific orange colour of the cotton used to finish their jeans.
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Initially rivets (the little metal
fasteners used reinforce the pocket corners and at the bottom of the
button fly) were used on all the pockets, but they damaged horse saddles so
they were removed from the back pockets.
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Before rivets were used on jeans,
they were used to strengthen stress points on horse blankets.
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The first label used on an item of
clothing was a red flag beside the back pocket of Levi Strauss jeans.
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Limbo, a boutique in New York, were
first to prewash new jeans to give them a weathered look. This style became a
hit.
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In the 1950s jeans were forbidden in
schools, theatres and restaurants in America because they were associated with
rebellion against conformity.
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The jeans of male factory workers had
a zip fastener in front and those of women workers had one on the side.
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American soldiers who wore jeans when
off duty during World War II did much to popularise them outside America.
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It requires 37 different needlework
processes to make a pair of Levi 501s.
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The name “denim” comes from a sturdy
material that originally came from Nîmes in France.
Friday, 30 June 2017
STOP BLAMING OTHER PEOPLE FOR YOUR FAILURES
Warning: this piece may not make sense to readers
who are not familiar with bible stories.
Noah built the ark by faith
but, he used measurements. That means there is a place for rational thinking in
our walk of faith, and not all decisions should be made with blind hope!
Sarah's pregnancy was a
miracle, but it took nine months just like any other woman would carry her
pregnancy. That means God's plans do not negate the importance of process. You
need to wait or work it out.
The stone that killed Goliath might have been anointed, but David's skill was also involved. Making
efforts to developing your skills does not mean you are not anointed. For
example, if you play a piano, play it to the fullest. Don't take your audience
through the agony of listening to your cacophony in the name of "singing
to the Lord".
Skills are important. There is
nothing rude with telling that brother /sister "you can't sing, find
something else to do in the house of God".
Esther received favour to
become a Jewish queen of the Persian king Ahasuerus, but she also bathed and
prepared her appearance. That shows that preparation is vital to becoming fit
for the occasion. You need to make
yourself ready for your expectations. For instance, get knowledge, go to school.
Stop blaming others for your failures because you did not prepare for the
opportunity you’ve been expecting your whole life.
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Queen Esther (1879) by Edwin
Long
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The Promised Land was full of
milk and honey, but they also had to plow, feed cattle, and take care of sheep.
Miracles are communication tools that God uses to instil trust, faith and the
knowledge of his nature. You need to work, don't expect miracles in a specific
area of your life all the time. No one pays rent for a full year with miracle
money. We need it, we want it, but God wants what is permanent meaning you must
work to earn a living. Stop hoping for miracle for everything, even what you
can do with your own hands.
Ruth received favour to marry Boaz in the bible, but the coaching of
Naomi was necessary. Human coaching is necessary, you need to submit and learn
from someone. It will spare you from silly mistakes.
Cheers
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