In the soccer world, the word “plastics” usually comes with a negative connotation meaning a bandwagon or faux fan. But, in this case, Adidas is associating plastics in soccer with environmentally conscious jerseys. Sportswear companies are starting to look for ways of repurposing materials into apparel and footwear. Adidas, especially, has been on the forefront…
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Ikea may have redesigned their classic blue tote bag, but it seems that demand is still high for the iconic item. Balenciaga, the French luxury brand, just released its Arena Extra Large Shopping Tote, which looks pretty darn similar to the old Ikea shopping bag. The difference is that this bag costs $2,145, rather than…
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A study published by PeerJ indicated that low frequency noise emitted by cargo ships could be harmful to orcas. Because of this, a group of marine scientists asked the…
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YETI Coolers has been quick to the lawsuit trigger, as we’ve seen lately. But now, it looks like it will have some fair competition from Tervis Tumbler Company, North Venice, Fla., after the company rolls out its new stainless steel drinkware products. Tervis Tumbler Company has unveiled its new stainless steel…
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When will you learn, Forever 21? Seriously, we’re starting to lose count of how many times you got yourself in plagiarism trouble. This time, the apparel retailer has irked none other than Kanye West and his droves of faithful fans. Forever 21 came out with a line of merchandise that looks suspiciously like West’s “Life…
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U.S. Customs and Border Protection found about 85,00 counterfeit mobile phone accessories and 38,000 power adaptors shipped from China to the Port of Charleston. According to CBS 5, the…
Read MoreA well-thought-out and original ballpark giveaway can be a huge reason for fans to attend a game. (We’re still upset we missed those throwback Phillies socks last season.) And, as we reported on before, calendars are a popular giveaway for MLB teams. If you’re doing that, however, make sure you try your best to avoid…
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There are few players in the NHL, or sports for that matter, as polarizing as Sidney Crosby. The Pittsburgh Penguins prodigy, to some, is the second coming of Wayne Gretzky or, more fittingly, Mario Lemieux. To others (especially Washington Capitals or Philadelphia Flyers fans) he’s a whiny, overrated brat with bad facial hair. (Those are their…
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The United States Postal Service (USPS) rolled out its “Informed Delivery” service that allowed people to see exactly what will be in their mailbox when they get home. Originally, the USPS implemented it in major cities, like New York and Washington, D.C., but now plans to expand the service further. Beginning April 14, the Informed…
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Remember a few weeks ago when Austin, Texas-based YETI Coolers took two companies to court for making and selling “confusingly similar” products? Well, folks, it’s happening again. YETI is suing Home Depot USA and Takeya USA Corp. in federal court in Austin this week, according to the Austin American-Statesman. According to the lawsuit, Home Depot…
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