The Shifting Shore
RACKING FASHION TRENDS can be difficult. The task is sometimes similar to watching ocean waves repeatedly wash over a beach, then trying to guess the forthcoming shape of the shore. Everyone knows the water will inevitably change the sand, but the exact appearance it will take is seemingly impossible to guess.
Read MoreFrom the Ground Up
SOME MAY HAVE bad memories of buying that first car. For others, recollections of purchasing a bum computer, house or even a bottle of weight-loss pills could be what’s causing all those late-night anxiety attacks. A broken guarantee here, a promise fallen through there, and suddenly all that’s left is a car repair bill in the thousands and lingering doubts that the dusty ten-speed bike can make it to the office.
Read MoreTechnology for Dummies
THE “DEATH TOUCH” is easy to spot. In fact, everyone knows at least one person currently suffering from this distinct, in-born malady. Its unmistakable symptoms render the afflicted party unable to move, fiddle with or handle a piece of technological equipment in any way without breaking, freezing, deprogramming or otherwise harming it.They probably shouldn’t even stand near that new flat-screen TV. Can’t be too careful.
Read MoreThe Right Prescription
NOT TO SPEAK for the whole human race, but it’s probably safe to say most are glad to be done with school. Sure, there are fond memories: people have fun, people make friends, people learn things. That doesn’t negate the fact, however, that everyone is glad to be spared three-hour chemistry lectures and forced electives like “It’s Surprising How Boring Art Can Be: An Introduction to Art History.”
Read MoreSpecial Treatments
Everything “bad” is good again! Eat dark chocolate for the antioxidants. Drink red wine for the heart-healthy benefits. Enjoy a morning cup of coffee and lower the risk for diabetes.
Not so fast, though.
Read MoreLeed’s Reaches Tier II C-TPAT Supply Chain Certification
New Kensington, Pennsylvania-based Leed’s, a member of Polyconcept North America, the second largest supplier within the promotional products industry, announced it has taken the next step to further secure its international supply chain by participating in an overseas audit and achieving Tier II certification with the Customs-Trade Partnership Against Terrorism (C-TPAT).
Read MoreFersten Worldwide Announces License Agreement
Champlain, New York-based Fersten Worldwide (FW) announced it has entered into a license agreement with Fila Luxembourg S.a.r.l., owner of the global brand Fila, under which it will manufacture and sell apparel and headwear products for the golf and the corporate promotional sales channels in the United States and Canada.
Read MoreNew President and CEO at Fey Line
Edgerton, Minnesota-based Fey Industries announced it selected 30-year consumer packaged goods and direct sales veteran Michael B. Ziebell as president and CEO.
Read MoreJenkins To Rejoin Pioneer Line
Mark Jenkins is returning to Pioneer Balloon Company as sales director for the promotional markets division. A veteran of the balloon industry for 20 years, Mark had previously been with Pioneer for five years before leaving to be a regional sales manager for Bridge Marketing, Pioneer’s rep group in the Midwest.
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