In June, when the Supreme Court upheld the ruling that an Asian-American band called The Slants had the right to trademark their name, regardless of if it potentially offended others, it opened the possibility for others to trademark offensive terms. At the time, we focused primarily on how it paved the way for the Washington…
Read MorePhillies Cancel Pete Rose Bobblehead Promo Days Before the Game
Following accusations of statutory rape against disgraced former baseball player Pete Rose, the Philadelphia Phillies have canceled two weekend events to honor the former Phillies infielder. Rose was slated to be added to the team’s Wall…
Read MoreOops: Las Vegas-Bound Oakland Raiders Give ‘Loyalty’ Pin to Bay Area Ticket Holders
2017 has proven an interesting year for the Oakland Raiders. January 7 saw them make a return to the postseason following a 14-season drought, and March 27…
Read MoreCrystal D Hires for a Number of Positions
Crystal D, St. Paul, Minn., has hired new employees for eight positions, covering many different departments. Dah Dah, Michael Goetz and James Thao were hired in the production department. Each one is trained in the various production roles such as packing, washing, masking and etching. Barron Duncan was hired in the warehouse department as a…
Read MoreMetal 3-D Printing: Faster, Cheaper, Safer
3-D printing went from what seemed like an impossible, futuristic idea to a standard practice in a short time. Companies are able to design and print all kinds of things in a matter of minutes. But, as with most developing technology, it still has its flaws and room to grow. New Atlas is reporting that…
Read MoreThis Bag Is a Tote, Backpack and Fanny Pack All In One
Nike is teaming up with Tom Sachs, with whom it worked on a sneaker before, for a new bag product. Heralding the bag’s versatility, Nike says the bag can transform from a waist pack, back pack or tote bag. What’s more, the bag’s design is heavily influenced by NASA, using a fabric called dyneema. According…
Read MoreHouston Zoo Is the Latest Venue to Stop Bottled Water Sales
The sale and use of single-use plastic bottles has taken a big hit, as many cities and states have made moves to outlaw their sale. Some tourist…
Read More4imprint Announces 280 one by one Promotional Products Grants Awarded in Second Quarter of 2017
4imprint, Oshkosh, Wis., assisted 280 organizations through its one by one promotional product grants during the second quarter of 2017. The one by one charitable program by 4imprint endows two $500 in-kind promotional products grants each business day to help charitable organizations build awareness, raise funds, acknowledge volunteers and educate their communities. “I am in…
Read MoreHow Supreme T-shirts Developed a Cult Following
Beloved apparel company Supreme has been popping up in headlines recently for everything from a potential Michael Jackson collection to an accidental Kmart spotting. Even luxury retailer Louis Vuitton collaborated with the company. When Supreme stocks new items, fans line up for hours to nab the items, and resellers can sell those products at a…
Read More263,000 Glitter iPhone Cases Recalled for Chemical Burn Risk
The thought of purchasing a flashy cell phone holder can prove pretty tempting (I have tennis great Roger Federer to thank for helping…
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