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In 2008 , they offended Jews by selling a shirt depicting a Palestine youth holding an AK-47 assault rifle with “ victimized ” written under the provocative image .
Earlier this year , apparel company Zara drew scorn when it released a children ’ s top that resembled uniforms worn by prisoners at Nazi concentration camps . They issued an apology , stating it was meant to look like a western sheriff badge , and pulled the merchandise from stores . “ Given the environment of product in this super , hyper competitive business , crazy things are going to slip through ,” said retail consultant Howard Davidowitz .
— HAIDE HERNANDEZ
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Under Pressure Logic
Maryland ’ s Logic cranked out Under Pressure last month . His hypnotizing beats shift emotions with intelligent lyrical talent animating his life experiences . Logic is widely known for his meaningful lyrics , which tell a story while making you bob your head . Nikki , a track from the album , recounts his fight with nicotine addiction and the victory of overcoming it . Under Pressure is No . 3 on the Billboard Charts .
— SOULIMAN MAIDA
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A new feature in Spotify ’ s subscription service now allows current users to add up to five people onto their account for an additional 50 cents each . The new service is an upgrade for premium accounts , which allow users to listen to their playlist without ads or random songs shuffled in . Overall , it ’ s a win-win for subscribers to save money and combine favorite tracks with friends and family .
— JASMINE WILLIAMS el Don / SANTA ANA COLLEGE • MONDAY , NOVEMBER 10 , 2014 / eldonnews . org
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