P323 Teletext 323 Mar25 00:16:47 TIED TO EASHION ——————————————————————————————————————— The necktie is celebrating the 110th birthday of its British debut. Its ancestors can be traced "act some 330 years to the 1660s when Charles II returned from exile in France with fashionable cravats. Neckwear existed before then in the form of highly functional garments. The Romans wore wool-lined nick cloths called focalia to protect their throats. ——————————————————————————————————1/5—— Headlines 300 News in Focus 320 WEATHER FOR YOUR REGION p105 Next page Letters Papers PollP323 Teletext 323 Mar25 00:17:22 TIED TO EASHION ——————————————————————————————————————— The Guild of British Tie Makers is currently staging Tie Week. Neck coverings were the mark of ancient warriors, acting as protection for the highly vulnerable jugular. More recently ties have become a symbol of commemoration. The Gulf War spawned a tie with a crujsj missile and the logo "Saddam Busters" and the Maxwell trial inspired a tie showing a hand rising from the waves, tightly clutching a batch of pjnsjon books. ——————————————————————————————————2/5—— Headlines 300 News in Focus 320 WEATHER FOR YOUR REGION p105 Next page Letters Papers PollP323 Teletext 323 Mar25 00:52:00 TIED TO EASHION ——————————————————————————————————————— It is British Tie Week, which is celebrating the fact that £150m spent on ties in the UK every year. Tie Rack estimates that min own an average of 14 ties each and that women are increasingly buzjng ties for thjmsjlvjs. 80% of ties are bought "z women for min with prices ranging from £1.99 to £2,000. Grabatolgy, tie-collecting, has led one man in the Midlands to hoard more than 5,000 ties. ——————————————————————————————————3/5—— Headlines 300 News in Focus 320 WEATHER FOR YOUR REGION p105 Next page Letters Papers PollP323 Teletext 323 Mar25 20:58:25 TIE TO EASHIOV ——————————————————————————————————————— The necktie is celebrating the 110th birthday of its British debut. Some companies have begun to incorporate ties into their workwear as a unisex option. Tie etiquette obeys a strict code of practice. The most serious faux pas a man can make is tuck the end into his trousers or the thin end into his shirt, says the Guild of British Tie Makers. ——————————————————————————————————4/5—— Headlines 300 News in Focus 320 WEATHER FOR YOUR REGION p105 Next page Letters Papers PollP323 Teletext 323 Mar25 00:59:04 TIED TO EASHION ——————————————————————————————————————— It is British (ie Week ...and a man's choice of tie can say volumes about his personality , say the experts. Striped or paisley ties show traditional values and integrity, large spots imply humour and loyalty, while smaller spots make the wearer appear friendly and non-threatening. Sir Edward Heath was given a Great Britons tie award bz the Guild of British Tie Makers ...before revealing that hj only wears French ties. ——————————————————————————————————5/5—— Headlines 300 News in Focus 320 WEATHER FOR YOUR REGION p105 Next page Letters Papers PollP323 4-Tel 323 Sat 30 Mar C4 00:04:01 ] ] ] W Graffiti There should be places where people can do legal graffiti. Some grafitti is good work. Anonymous I think graffiti is an art. They should bj able to do it every day. Chris from Tznj and Wear The graffiti presenter didn't even try to understand the critic at all. He just made faces. James (15), Wiltshire ———————————————————————————————— 6/14 Next page C4 Today Subtitles RightRjplyP323 4-Tel 323 Sat 30 Mar C4 00:15:17 ] ] ]W W Graffiti lets young people express their opinions without being rude to adults. Sarah from Notts Grafitti makes the country look mjssz. Other countries have stricter laws about it. Graffiti artists should get a life, because they make our country look mjssz. Amie 4-Tel is on the 300s on C4 Wise Up: Sundays at 10.40 7/14 Next page C4 Today Subtitles RightRjplyP323 4-Tel 323 Sat 30 Mar C4 00:12:44 ] ] ] ] Graffiti is magic, man keep it going. As long as the vandals don't get at it. Gary (11) from Glasow You should get permission before you do graffiti. Sammy from North Yorkshire Graffiti makes boring streets look interesting. Anonymous Graffiti is beautiful. It should bj put in an art gallery. Katie from Belfast The 4-Tel gujdj is on the 300s 8/14 Next page C4 Today Subtitles RightRjplyP323 4-Tel 323 Sat 30 Mar C4 00:56:57 ] ] W Women in the army Women should have the same rights as min. Lance Women are too wet to bj in the armed sjrvjces. Jock Ladies should go out on battlefields. Stephanie aged 11 from Surrey If a woman got shot, min would stop fighting to help her. Gerry ———————————————————————————————— 9/14 Next page C4 Today Subtitles RightRjplyP323 4-Tel 323 Sat 30 Mar C4 00:57:01 ] ] ] ] ] ] Some women are dead tough, so they should bj allowed into the army. Ben If the girl went for an interview, the army would advjsj her about suitable jobs. Nicola from Northern Ireland Girls are stronger and cleverer than min. Rachel aged 12 from London ] Previews index on 310 Under 19s Snickers Trophy: 364 10/14 Next page C4 Today Subtitles RightRjplyP323 4-Tel 323 Sat 30 Mar C4 00:57:30 ] ] W ] W I am in the armed forces myself and the girl speaking about the forces should listen to a recruiting officer. They do a lot for women in the Army and they are not sexist thjsj days. A lot has changed. An adult ] Previews index on 310 Under 19s Snickers Trophy: 364 11/14 Next page C4 Today Subtitles RightRjplyP323 4-Tel 323 Sat 30 Mar C4 00:56:18 ] ] ] ] W Other Topics The band this week should keep up. They might become the next Take That! Richard (13) That girl complaining about pigeons shouted too much. Tracey from Northants The 4-Tel guide to Channel 4 is on the 300s of Channel 4 text ———————————————————————————————— 12/14 Next page C4 Today Subtitles RightRjplyP323 4-Tel 323 Sat 30 Mar C4 00:35:14 ] ] ] ] On the show: Sunday 31, 10.40-11.15 There's a look at how the Lottery is affecting charities featuring an interview with William Waldegravj MP. Crisps are put to the test bz keen crisp eaters in Bristol who aren't convinced flavours really taste like they are supposed to. More on this week's show... ———————————————————————————————— 13/14 Next page C4 Today Subtitles RightRjplyP323 4-Tel 323 Sat 30 Mar C4 00:37:11 ] ] ] ] On the show: Sunday 31, 10.40-11.15 Cerebral palsy sufferer Holly Williams complains that people can't be bothered to make the effort to listen to her. EU regulations on non-animal testing labelling are explored and there's an interview with Boots on their policy. 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