On May 29, 2010, Roy Halladay pitched a perfect game against the (then) Florida Marlins. It was the 20th perfect game in MLB history, as well as the second in Phillies franchise history (and…
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We’ve been talking about the Pantone Color of the Year, well, every year. The Pantone Color Institute, the leading expert on all things colorful, chooses a single hue every year that it believes will be prevalent in fashion, culture, marketing and…
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Scientists at the University of Cambridge have successfully implemented washable, stretchable and breathable electronic circuits into clothing, pushing the development and possibilities of technological athletic apparel. The team of researchers printed…
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We’ve focused on the development of lithium-ion batteries, and for good reason. As technology evolves, and becomes an ever-growing presence in the promotional products industry, the science behind safer lithium-ion batteries is of high importance to promotional products distributors. Without a full understanding of the latest technology available, distributors and suppliers run the risk of…
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Soccer fans across the pond are passionate. That’s not to say that we in the U.S. don’t care about the beautiful game, but anyone who’s watched even a few minutes of European soccer (or, more accurately, football) knows things can get hectic in the stands (or in the streets). So, you can imagine what a…
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HandStands, Salt Lake City, announced that it has acquired UpCycle Goods, a Seattle-based promotional products company that specializes in recycled materials for products. UpCycle Goods has worked with big name clients, such as Microsoft, Apple, HP, AT&T, GE, Home Depot, Boeing, Dr. Pepper and Google. “I am thrilled with the UpCycle Goods product line, and…
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Last year, TreadmillReviews.net published a study showing that water bottles harbor more bacteria than many of us would like to believe. Through testing different types of water bottle lids, including slide-top, squeeze-top, screw-top and straw-top, the researchers found that water bottle lids contained negative bacteria that causes infections like…
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A study released by the University of Plymouth in the U.K. found that decorated drinkware could contain potentially dangerous amounts of cadmium and lead. Researchers at the university…
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Despite reports circulating today that Lanco, Ronkonkoma, N.Y., was shutting its headquarters and laying off more than 100 employees, the company is remaining in business, albeit with a purchase plan in place with nearby Nassau Candy, which also has a partnership with Chocolate Inn/Taylor & Grant. “The bottom line is that there will be no…
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Halls & Company, Brooklyn Park, Minn., manufacturer of ID Line, announced that it has acquired ActNow Media, an Atlanta-based promotional products supplier. ActNow Media was founded almost 20 years ago by Fred Leamer, who started the company with the Write ‘n Roll paper mousepad, and expanded to more products, such as counter mats, wrist rests…
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