USPTO Announces 2011 National Trademark Expo
ALEXANDRIA – The United States Patent and Trademark Office will host the 2011 National Trademark Expo on October 14-15 at the USPTO’s headquarters in Al... Read more.
Penley Wood Toothpicks, (Once) Maine in USA
Editor’s Note: As of 2023, we could find no American toothpicks left either made in Maine, or anywhere else. Please let us know in comments if one knows o... Read more.
Abbottabad, “Pretty” British Hill Town in Pakistan
GODALMING, Surrey, England – Perhaps the National Portrait Gallery in London might want to get an old picture out of Maj. James Abbott, for whom the town ... Read more.
Rise Shaving Cream Returns in a Tube
Rise Shaving Cream, once a household name, has returned to the shelves as a discount brand. The brand, once a product of Carter-Wallace, is now made by Rise Int... Read more.
Eye Don’t Like 60 Minutes on CNBC
NEW YORK – Does anyone else think it odd that 60 Minutes, the flagship, iconic banner of CBS News, would be seen on CNBC, even in reruns? Here is the desc... Read more.
Brand Profile: Religious Imprint Arch Books
There are many well-known religious publishing brands, both denominational and for-profit. Thomas Nelson and Zondervan are some of the best-known among the for-... Read more.
Mexican Coke, Yes or No
Does the real sugar Coke taste better than your local bottler’s version? Mexican Coke has sugar, though not all Coca-Cola sold in Mexico has sugar. It was... Read more.
American Eagle Might Have Flown as TWA
DALLAS – American Airlines is spinning off its American Eagle subsidiary. Last year, American tried to sell their commuter carrier, but has not been able ... Read more.
Inglenook Brand Reunited With Winery Estate
RUTHERFORD, California – Inglenook’s vineyards and brand are now one again. Movie and winemaker Francis Ford Coppola has purchased the storied Calif... Read more.
Profile: Twin Pet Southern Dog Food
The nation once had many regional pet food brands. In my native Northern Neck, we had Huff n Puff, which was a cat food made in Reedville from the waste from th... Read more.