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Brixton Hats Fall/Winter 2011

Brixton Hats is a line with soul, inspired by music and culture. It was created in 2004 by three friends who desired products with designs as unique as they are. They have described the line as “timeless and clean” but strive to give each article of clothing an individualistic style. Ultimately each piece is a […]

Wal-Mart Inc. In Trouble For Violating America’s Clean Water Act

Before the creation of the Environmental Protection Agency, there were very few regulations to keep businesses from negatively impacting people and the environment around their operations. During the time of little to no regulation many people died as a result of irresponsible business practices that contaminated the air, drinking water and other resources. To avoid […]

6 Things You Can Do Today to Help Save the Planet Tomorrow

You’ve probably heard that lowering your carbon footprint is the “green” thing to do but you might not know why or even how to do that. At first glance, it seems like doing so could be really expensive or cause you to make some significant lifestyle changes that you might not be ready for. The […]

From Friend to Faux: The Journey of Fur

The journey of animal fur as human clothing and fashion item is a fascinating one, and has happened in three steps. Our prehistoric ancestors would have seen a fur pelt as an essential garment for getting them through the depths of winter or surviving the cold nights of the Savannah. It would also have played […]

From Tundra to Brighton Front – the Parka

Fashion has a peculiar way of transforming clothing and making highly functional clothing into something that just goes well with a certain look. Quite often the original purpose – usually protection against the elements, be they hot or cold – is forgotten about as the style adapts to urban life. The ultimate expression of this […]

Seascape Paintings

Perhaps no other image has been captured as often as seascapes. Everyone loves the ocean and the waves and its mystical allure. Merely looking at a photograph or painting that captures these giant bodies of water can transport you to a lazy beach on a sunny summer day. Many people report that, by standing in […]

Understanding How A Stun Gun Works

A stun gun is a portable device used as a weapon that emits electric shock. This is originally introduced as a device for police to subdue act of escaping and other crimes. However, today, many people buy this tool for their self-protection. This is a device that can easily be used for self-defense when you […]

What Are The After-Effects Of Taser?

We are not really living in a crime-free world so we should be prepared to defend ourselves against people who want to take advantage of us. It is best to learn some martial arts like kickboxing, karate or taekwondo so when someone walks up and tries to do us harm, we can easily launch a […]

Honeywell Fined 11.8 Million Dollars For Environmental Violations

In March of 2011 the corporate giant Honeywell International Inc registered a guilty plea during a case against them in a federal court located in Benton, Illinois. The corporation was charged with one criminal felony that stated they had intentionally stored toxic waste without obtaining the proper permits. This action violated the Resource Conservation and […]

American Companies Are Going Green

While many corporations are still clinging to the old way of doing things and are constantly fighting the Environmental Protection Agency and lobbying government to reduce regulations, some companies hae decided the capitalize on the rising popularity of “green” businesses among consumers. These companies can be found in every market ranging from food suppliers to […]