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** Retailer Talbots Gets Financial Help from Japanese Banks. The retailer receives $125 million credit commitment despite a 3Q loss. Talbots reported a $167 million loss and 14 percent sales decline for its third quarter ended Nov. 1st. (Visual Merchandising and Store Design magazine)** 12-Year Old Arkansas Entrepreneur Brings Harlem's First Environmental Club to Alain L. Locke Elementary School