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...first versions of armor to protect against gunshots appeared in the 18th century, made of layers of cotton and sufficient enough to protect against rudimentary firearms. In the 1870s, Australian outlaw Ned Kelly famously crafted entire suits from steel for himself and his gang members for the final, ill-fated standoff with police that led to his capture. During the Korean War of the 1950s, U.S. forces used armor made of fiberglass, nylon and heat-treated aluminum. Today an array of protective gear is available including the soft ballistic vests favored by police and S.W.A.T. team members, often made...
...collections from Adidas and Puma are offering athletes and their more leisurely counterparts something fashionable to cool down in. Adidas' Slvr uses eco-chic materials like soybean fabric and sustainably grown organic cotton for minimalist, modern basics like the Zero Waste tee?made from a single piece of fabric in only three simple steps. In the fall, Puma will add clothing to its successful footwear collaboration with designer Alexander McQueen. Each season, McQueen will interpret a different expression of power. First up: boxing...
...City, is offering free evening meditation classes. Every night at 8:30 p.m., an instructor leads a class in the hotel's solarium to reduce guests' stress level and increase relaxation. After gaining a sense of peace, you can sink into 400 threat-count Egyptian cotton sheets or relax further with a $25 credit at the hotel spa. Rates start at $152 per night, including complimentary tea when you check in. 8 Colborne Street, Toronto, Ontario...
...correctly identify organic cotton as problematic in your article on ecological intelligence but fail to suggest the clear alternative: industrial (nondrug) hemp. The crop, which can be used as an alternative to cotton as well as a base for fuels and plastics, can grow with rainwater and requires no pesticides. The fact that the U.S., unlike most industrialized nations, continues to prohibit hemp deserves some serious attention in these dire times. Tim Mensching, ASTORIA...
...broadcast journalism: "Irving R. Levine, NBC News." That was the signature of my colleague and friend, who was as precise in his reporting and in his personal style as the neat knot on his trademark bow tie. He seldom removed his suit jacket, and he always slipped on white cotton gloves when reading a newspaper so the ink wouldn't stain his hands...