We all have our nervous tics. Some people bite their nails, others may twirl their hoodies’ drawstrings. New York Mets manager Terry Collins showed his nerves during Game 5 of the World Series by fiddling with a pen. The pen that Collins furiously clicked was a…
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Sunken Cargo Ship El Faro Believed to Be Found
The El Faro, the cargo ship that went missing during Hurricane Joaquin, may have been found. According to NJ.com, the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) said that a U.S. Navy search team found the wreckage at a depth of approximately 15,000 feet, near the ship’s last-known…
Read MoreCPSC Recalls Ceramic Mugs
Lighthouse Christian Products Co., Schaumburg, Ill., recalled two ceramic mugs due to a potential burn hazard. The mugs—the “Pastor’s Wife” model (18208) and “Serve with Gladness” model (18209)—were sold at Family Christian Stores, Lifeway Christian Stores, Mardel and other Christian…
Read MorePM Video Battle: AIA Corporation Versus South Paw Canada
Promo Marketing’s Video Battle pits two industry videos against each other for the chance at the ultimate bragging right: Being declared our readership’s absolute favorite. (Next up: Things are starting to get spooky in Philadelphia. We’re keeping an eye out for any black cats on the way home.) Last week, Quality Logo Products won for the…
Read MoreStaples, FTC Agree to Extend Review Period for Office Depot Takeover
Staples Inc. has agreed with the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) to extend the review period for its takeover of Office Depot Inc.
Read MoreMets Offer NLCS Merch Too Soon, World Series Phantom Apparel Unveiled
The 2016 World Series is nearly upon us, and the New York Mets will face the Kansas City Royals. Some baseball fans could be a little surprised by this matchup, but the Mets organization never had any doubt that the…
Read MoreLast Chance to Vote! PM Video Battle: Quality Logo Products Versus Crystal D
It’s Quality Logo Products versus Crystal D in this week’s Video Battle!
Read MoreChinese Power Bank Market Expected to Grow 26 Percent
According to a report from TechSci Research, experts anticipate the power bank market in China to grow more than 26 percent from now until 2020. This growth is, in part, due to the increasing number of the nation’s smartphone users, as well as an increase in disposable income and internet access.
Read More3M Plans to Cut 1,500 Jobs
3M, North Mankato, announced that it will restructure and cut 2 percent of its global workforce—a total of 1,500 jobs worldwide.
Read MoreTarget Pulls ‘Star Wars’ Shirt After Sexism Complaints
Target received complaints about a T-shirt that critics are saying is sexist. The T-shirt, depicting a scene from “Star Wars Episode IV – A New Hope” where Darth Vader is intimidating Luke Skywalker and says “I brought the Dark Side. What did you bring?” It’s a fun idea for a kids’ shirt, but there’s only one problem—in the movie, Vader is really pointing his finger at Princess Leia.
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