While the Oscars gift bag from Distinctive Assets isn’t officially associated with the awards ceremony (as we saw last year), we still like to see the extravagant giveaways attendees receive. And it’s fun to think about stars just…
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Harvard Scientists Develop Water-Based Alternative to Lithium-Ion Batteries
As lithium-ion batteries are becoming an increasingly important part of technology and innovation, there are growing concerns over their safety. After Samsung’s disastrous Galaxy Note recall (and subsequent factory fire), the public became well aware of the possible risks lithium-ion batteries can pose. The problem is, consumers still want tech products that hold charges for…
Read MoreStarbucks Teams With Lilly Pulitzer, S’well for Water Bottle Line
Starbucks is good at holiday cheer. But, unlike the winter-themed holiday cups the company rolled out in December, this new idea is a bit more springy. Starbucks is teaming up with Lilly Pulitzer to create limited edition S’well water bottles. Starbucks teamed up with Lily Pulitzer for limited-edition S’well bottles. (Image…
Read MoreIowa State University Loses Appeal Over Marijuana-Themed Shirts
Iowa State University lost an appeal in a federal free speech lawsuit against students who wanted to create T-shirts in support of the National Organization for Reform of Marijuana Laws (NORML). The students, Erin Furleigh and Paul Gerlich, who were presidents of the ISU chapter of NORML, wanted to create T-shirts with the school’s mascot…
Read MoreLibrary of Congress Removes Trump Poster With Typo
The Library of Congress stopped selling a commemorative inauguration poster of President Trump after it noticed a typo. It was a picture of Trump with the caption “No dream is too big, no challenge is to great,” using the preposition “to” rather than the adverb “too.” (Image via New York Daily…
Read MoreThird Disney-Related Product Recall in Two Months
The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) announced that Feld Entertainment, Vienna, Va., is recalling its light-spinner toy wands because the top component can detach, exposing a metal rod that poses an injury hazard to children. The…
Read MoreRoger Goodell Was Not Happy About Some Patriots’ Shirt Choices
The New England Patriots were kind of sore winners after the amazing comeback win in Super Bowl LI. But, the target of their celebration wasn’t the losing Atlanta Falcons, it was NFL commissioner Roger Goodell. Goodell has been tough on the Patriots this year, what with the “Deflategate” scandal, for example. So, when the Patriots…
Read MoreWhat’s In the Grammys Gift Bag?
Last night was music’s biggest night: The Grammy Awards. And, if you can believe it, the gift bag that attendees and nominees received contained some interesting giveaways. Thanks to the Daily Mail, we can take a look inside, so to speak. Here were some of the ones that…
Read MoreBIG and BIH Event Planned for April
Bangkok International Gift Fair and Bangkok International Houseware Fair is a trade platform where designers, manufacturers and entrepreneurs of all kinds of lifestyle products throughout Thailand and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) to showcase the latest collections…
Read MoreAuthorities Seize $20M in Counterfeit Super Bowl Merchandise
Last week, we mentioned that law enforcement officials were working to limit the spread of counterfeit items on the internet through a program called “Operation Team Player.” According to Claims Journal, the program has resulted in the seizure of $20 million worth of sports-related items. “Criminal elements use…
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