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The Outdoor Retailer Snow Show launches this week, and we’ll be on hand to check out the cutting-edge equipment coming next year

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The Outdoor Retailer Snow Show launches this week, and we’ll be on hand to check out the cutting-edge equipment coming next year

This camp gear, eyewear, cook kit, footwear, and more caught our eye for this show preview. Mammut Protect Down Bag -18C The Protect Down sleeping bag has a waterproof membrane in the head and foot areas for maximum comfort in extreme situations. It also has a central zipper for climate regulation, special material to minimize noise, and high-quality down for light weight and small packing volume. The lining is made from 100% recycled polyester. MSRP: $500 Stanley Perfect-Brew Pour Over Set For fall 2020, Stanley introduces the Perfect-Brew Pour Over Set, engineered to brew the best cup of coffee with the iconic...

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Four Lawsuits, Corporate "Bullying," and an Alleged Pattern of Rampant Copying: The History of Nike v

Four Lawsuits, Corporate "Bullying," and an Alleged Pattern of Rampant Copying: The History of Nike v

Skechers image: TFL In the $62.5 billion-plus global sneaker market, the competition is fierce, the costs associated with the intensive research and development that goes into designing and manufacturing footwear are high, and the revenues that can be generated from single styles collections can race past the $1 billion mark for standouts like Nike’s Flyknits or adidas’ Stan Smith and the Superstar models. This means that the stakes are high amongst the market’s key players, and the chance that litigation will come into play among them is even higher.  Nike and adidas have long made headlines in connection with their history...

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Making at Home | Hand-Dipped Beeswax Taper Candles

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Making at Home | Hand-Dipped Beeswax Taper Candles

Hello, Local Milk readers! I’m Lindy, I share about home and using our hands for meaningful work through my online shop Thimble & Cloth and Instagram. As a PNW native, I’ve learned to consciously incorporate ways to thoroughly enjoy these dreary winters rather than just enduring them and wishing for sunnier days. They almost invite you to stay in, take a bath in the middle of the day, knit at 2 pm, or sit on the floor doing puzzles with your kids. Candlelight only aids in this slowing down. A maker through and through, candlelight becomes even more enjoyable when...

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23 Top Door Hook Racks

23 Top Door Hook Racks

  Andalus 9-inch Over The Door Hook Organizer Rack, Holds 10 Hangers, Durable Construction, Space Saving Design, Easy to Install (2 Pack)Andalus 9-inch Over The Door Hook Organizer Rack, Holds 10 Hangers, Durable Construction, Space Saving Design, Easy to Install (2 Pack) -  home office organization maybe used in bedrooms, closets, bathrooms, and offices. Multi-functional hook rack a sturdy over the door hook rack, that holds 10 hangers and maybe used for hanging coats, shirts, jackets, bags and purses. Measures 9″ x 3″ x 1″. Durable molded plastic hanger rack slip over doors up to 1-1/4″ thick. Space saver recessed...

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How to Hang Bikes from the Ceiling

How to Hang Bikes from the Ceiling

While bikes are convenient and useful ways to get exercise, they aren’t as practical when the weather gets cold and icy. Instead of having your bike take up space in your home, consider hanging it from the ceiling of your garage, attic, basement, or other storage area! If you’re looking for a simple way to hang up your bikes, try attaching a rubber hook to a ceiling joist and dangling your equipment by one wheel. If you’re looking for a more convenient way to lift and lower your bikes, try using a pulley system instead! [Edit]Steps [Edit]Storing Bikes on Rubber...

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