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Footwear News •

The History of the L.L. Bean Duck Boot

Born in the wet and slog of Maine’s woods and fields more than a century ago, the L.L. Bean boot is an enduring icon of classic American outdoor style. And from humble roots, the instantly recognizable duck boot style has become a global juggernaut, powering the rise of the L.L. Bean corporation to $1.7 billion in revenue and gracing magazine shoots and runways even as it remains a classic workhorse for thousands of wearers in wet weather.
Columbia Engineering Alumni Magazine •

Warming Trend | Columbia Engineering

Kelvin is looking ahead. In June, intelligent HVAC company Kelvin closed $30 million in Series A funding, led by climate and environment focused venture capital firm 2150 as well as contributions from the Schmidt Family Foundation and the Partnership Fund for New York City. The startup company, which launched as Radiator Labs, announced that going forward, it would be known as Kelvin. The company name change is a nod to new products that grow its mandate from radiator covers into heat pumps and...
USA TODAY •

Why you should read these 51 banned books now

As journalists, it's our job to seek out the truth even when it's uncomfortable. We value diverse perspectives, are open to new ideas and respect intellectual freedom. So it should come as no surprise that the thought of banning a book would make us riled. What happens when a book is challenged in school boards and public libraries? Titles can be removed from school curriculums or library shelves. Most public schools and libraries have boards made up of elected officials or members appointed by...
Reviewed •

Buy the sold-out Judgy Fish sticker book here

Products are chosen independently by our editors. Purchases made through our links may earn us a commission.Fighting the masses for the function ga4_link95() { window.dataLayer.push(JSON.parse('{"event":"click_inarticle"}')) }hottest toys of Christmas is a holiday tradition. From Cabbage Patch Kids to Tickle Me Elmo to Magic Mixie cauldrons, getting your hands on the must-have toy of the season can mean throwing a few elbows, virtual or real. (See, the entire plot of Jingle All the Way.)

One o...
USA TODAY •

June's top rom-coms: Jenny Colgan's 'An Island Wedding' and Lucy Score's 'Maggie Moves On'

The temperature is slowly rising, the calendar has turned to June and that means summer, and with it summer rom-coms, are here. There is nothing better than a warm day, a dry breeze and a swing in the hammock with a love story that warms the heart. In this month's roundup, USA TODAY staff read a collection of new rom-coms, books starring a middle-aged magazine columnist who manages to create a family in the most unpredictable place, a woman in her 30s at a crossroads when it comes to having a ba...
Columbia Engineering Alumni Magazine •

Over and Under: Navigating New York’s Infrastructure | Columbia Engineering

Getting people in and out of Manhattan is no small job. And that’s where Catherine Sheridan comes in.Sheridan was named president of the Triborough Bridge and Tunnel Authority (MTA Bridges and Tunnels) in August of 2023, after serving as interim president since March of the same year. And under her eye, the MTA is looking to cut down on pollution, increase revenues, and improve transportation across the city.In 2023 alone, the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) estimates that more than...
USA TODAY •

Emily Henry's 'Book Lovers' and Casey McQuiston's 'I Kissed Shara Wheeler': May's top rom-com reads

It's not just flowers that blossom in May – so does love, in all its wonderful states. There's first love, unrequited love, crazy love and that very special, yet novel, rom-com kind of love. You know the kind we're talking about. The longings and affairs in which opposites attract and misunderstandings abound until love finds a way after approximately 300 pages. In this month's roundup, USA TODAY staff read a collection of new rom-coms, including one in which two literary bigwigs from the city f...
USA TODAY •

Jesse Q. Sutanto's ‘Four Aunties and a Wedding' wraps up March on a sweet note. See the other March rom-coms

Spring arrives this month, and to paraphrase the poet Alfred, Lord Tennyson, each spring a reader's fancy turns to thoughts of love. It's true in life and in literature. Along with welcoming the warmer weather and the blossoming flowers, spring finds rom-com readers staking their claim on their hearts and reading lists.

In this month's roundup, USA TODAY staff read a collection of rom-coms including a Bollywood take on Jane Austen classic "Emma"; a forever sidekick's transformation into a leadi...
Lattice •

Here's How to Get Better at Saying No at Work

It’s not a surprise that most people have a hard time saying no at work. When it comes to advancement, in fact, we’re taught that saying yes to any opportunities that come our way is a chance to demonstrate our eagerness, our commitment, and the kind of go-getter attitude that managers are supposed to prize.But there are plenty of valuable, even essential reasons you should be saying no to your boss. Whether it’s turning down additional work that will interfere with your core responsibilities or...
Footwear News •

Andy Murray’s Good Taste

Scotland’s star tennis player loves New York. Andy Murray, who was defending his title at the U.S. Open at press time last week, has been to the Big Apple every summer for the past 12 years. “It’s a fun place and a cool city — and it’s a great atmosphere [at the U.S. Open]. It’s different from all the other places I play,” he said. And it’s the culmination of a great year for Murray, 26. He made history last July as the first British man in 77 years to win Wimbledon (and he did it as the reignin...
Footwear News •

The Disrupter: Q&A With Adidas America’s Mark King

Mark King is pretty sure he knows why he’s in the top spot at Adidas America.

Speaking from the recently opened showroom in New York’s West Village neighborhood, the exec — who took over the reins as president of the Portland, Ore.-based company in June after former head Patrik Nilsson left to lead Swedish apparel company Gant — said his appointment is a sign that the German giant wants to do things differently.

“I’m hypercompetitive. I do not like to do things the way everybody else likes to...
UC Davis •

Music Man

Fawzi Haimor ’05, M.A. ’07, takes over as music director of Germany’s highly regarded Württembergische Philharmonie Reutlingen in September, but the 34-year-old conductor is already living the dream.“When you want something so much, it’s really true: I’ve never worked a day in my life. I just enjoy every minute,” he said.Haimor loved music growing up in the San Francisco Bay Area, but he intended to become a doctor. At UC Davis, he double majored in music and neurobiology.By the end of his under...
Sole Collector •

Everything You Need to Know About Sneaker Factory Strikes

It’s a contentious time in the shoe world.Last month, thousands of workers at the Pou Yuen factory in Vietnam struck to protest changes in the country’s social insurance law. Late in March, 4,000 to 5,000 workers in a Chinese factory owned by the same parent company went on strike in response to planned production changes. The work stoppages were both relatively brief, and a spokesman for the company confirmed that operations have since returned to normal. But both strik...
Complex •

Will Adidas Make Kanye West a Billionaire?

Kanye and adidas are in it for the long haul, announcing yesterday adidas + KANYE WEST, a “YEEZY-branded entity creating footwear, apparel, and accessories for all genders across street and sport.”The extension includes upcoming Yeezy stores, Yeezy performance gear, and a Yeezy-dedicated design team headquartered in the Three Stripes’ Portland offices. What it doesn’t lay out is a timeline for product or how the deal will play out.So the real question: Does it make ‘Ye a billionaire? The answer:...
Complex •

Trial by Fire: I Got Initiated Into the Fitness Cult of Nike

CHICAGO — Even if you are no football fan, the fact that Chicago is hosting this year’s NFL Draft is inescapable. The Loop is plastered with signs, posters, and placards emblazoned with “Welcome to the Family” and “#Draftown.” The 3-day signing extravaganza kicks off today in the Auditorium Theatre, where hundreds of prospective rookies are hoping a lifetime of work will pay off with a NFL contract. And in the days before the draft, official NFL sponsor Nike has been busy hyping up its fans. Las...
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