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Fashion United
01-08-2025
- Business
- Fashion United
Mark Petereit returns to Snipes as senior head of buying
Mark Petereit takes up the role of senior head of buying and planning at Snipes. Petereit announced his new position, which he assumed on 1 August, on Friday on the career network, LinkedIn. He returns to the Cologne-based streetwear retailer after around four and a half years. Most recently, Petereit was active as buying director for 11teamsports Group. He took on this role last year after the team sports specialist acquired Kickz in 2023. After leaving Snipes, he took on the role of co-CEO at the basketball and streetwear retailer. Before that, he was active for more than 15 years at Snipes in various positions in buying, most recently as general manager group, strategic brands and head of buying.
Axios
11-07-2025
- Business
- Axios
How Trump's "big, beautiful bill" could affect Tampa Bay
The impact of Trump's signature tax and spending legislation, the " big, beautiful bill," will depend on where you sit in the economy, says University of South Florida economics professor Michael Snipes. Why it matters: Tampa Bay's working-class and older residents are expected to be the hardest hit. "If you're someone who relies on social programs," he tells Axios, "you're going to be negatively affected." State of play: The bill slashes funds for Medicare and Medicaid — the former provides health coverage for seniors as well as those with disabilities, while the latter helps those with low income. Cuts to both programs will impact the region's healthcare industry and its outcomes, says Jeff Felardo, associate professor of economics at Eckerd College. "Fewer people will be able to access health care, and the cuts could also force smaller clinics to shut down simply because they no longer have the revenue to stay open," Snipes adds. Between the lines: The cuts place the onus on state and local governments to make up for the losses, or else risk a "severe void" in critical services. This comes as state lawmakers push for more tax cuts, Snipes tells Axios, potentially widening the gap between the services Florida is now responsible for and the revenue available to fund them. Zoom in: " Because of Tampa Bay's location, the defunding of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) and FEMA will have a greater impact here than the rest of the nation," says Felardo. Felardo tells Axios that the Tampa Bay National Weather Service Office in Ruskin is at risk due to NOAA staff reductions and consolidation. The bottom line: "There are still people and businesses that are recovering from last year's hurricanes in Tampa Bay," Snipe says. "If it's that hard to recover now, just think about how much harder it will be to recover when we don't have reliable weather forecasts or FEMA."
National Observer
02-07-2025
- Health
- National Observer
Firefighting foams contain toxic PFAS. Could soybeans be the answer?
This story was originally published by Grist and appears here as part of the Climate Desk collaboration Jeff King has served on the volunteer fire department in Corydon, Kentucky, for over 30 years. He is well aware of the dangers of the job — including one that may be hiding in the supplies he and his crew use to keep others safe. Many of the foams firefighters spray to extinguish blazes contain per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, or PFAS. Known as 'forever chemicals,' PFAS are a class of human-made chemicals that repel water and oil; it's this quality that makes them effective at battling tough-to-put-out fires, like those started with diesel fuel. The chemicals are also tied to a host of human health problems, from reproductive issues to high cholesterol to certain types of cancer. King admits that some of the foams he's used over his career 'may or may not be good for us.' That's why he visited Dalton, Georgia, last year to meet with representatives from Cross Plains Solutions, a company that developed a PFAS-free firefighting foam made from soybeans. After seeing the foam in action, he was impressed. 'The product performs just fantastic,' said King. And because it has been certified as PFAS-free, he figured, 'there's nothing in it that could potentially make me or any other firefighter in this country that uses it sick. I just thought, 'Wait a minute, this is almost a no-brainer.'' There's another upside for King in all of this: In his day job, he's a soybean farmer himself. A new application for the humble soybean would be good for business. The search to find a PFAS-free firefighting foam is relatively new, as a growing body of research illuminates the harmful impact that these chemicals have on humans and the environment. Soybean farmers have presented their crop as a surprising solution to this problem. Although more research and development are needed to ensure soy-based firefighting foam holds up under the toughest circumstances, the product is catching the attention of local fire departments. 'There is a good bit of interest,' said Alan Snipes, CEO of Cross Plains Solutions. He estimated that his company's product, aptly named SoyFoam, is now being used in 50 fire departments around the country, mostly in the Midwest. That's not a coincidence: Snipes pointed out that many rural fire departments in the middle of the country depend on volunteer firefighters. 'A lot of the volunteers are farmers, and a lot of the farmers grow soybeans,' he said. Cross Plains began to look into creating a PFAS-free, soy-based firefighting foam after being approached by the United Soybean Board. Snipes was first in touch with the board more than 30 years ago, when he worked in the carpet industry and started using soy-based compounds to manufacture backing for commercial carpets. He started Cross Plains Solutions about 13 years ago to produce a bio-based cooling gel for mattresses. Then, three years ago, the United Soybean Board offered the company funding to develop and test a biodegradable firefighting foam. The board, whose members are appointed by the US Department of Agriculture, exists to collect one-half of one percent of the market price of every bushel of soybeans sold by US farmers. This congressionally mandated process, called the soybean checkoff program, is used to fund research into new markets for soybeans. The United Soybean Board partners with both public and private actors, like universities and corporations, to fund research into and commercialization of new soybean uses. Often, this looks like investing in more sustainable alternatives to fossil fuels — like using soybean oil as a petroleum replacement in tires, straws, and shoes. In a partnership like the one with Cross Plains, the checkoff program is hoping to create a business opportunity that might help farmers sell more bushels down the line. The result is a 'win-win,' said Philip Good, chair of the United Soybean Board. After King returned home to Kentucky, his fire department voted to exclusively use SoyFoam going forward; according to King, it was the first in the country to do so. SoyFoam is not unique. There are other alternatives to PFAS-based firefighting foams on the market with different formulations and applications, said Danielle Nachman, a senior staff scientist at the Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory. 'They can span all kinds of chemistry,' said Nachman. Some are bio-based, like a gel made with canola oil, while others try to replicate the chemical properties of PFAS without relying on fluorinated compounds. The big hurdle for SoyFoam and other PFAS-free firefighting foams is meeting requirements set by the Department of Defense for military firefighting and training activity. PFAS-containing firefighting foams were first patented by the United States Navy in the 1960s, following a series of devastating fires on aircraft carriers and other ships. In the 1970s, virtually every US military base began using these foams for emergencies and training exercises — leading to dangerous contamination in the surrounding areas. 'The majority of the headache when it comes to PFAS [in firefighting foams] is the military application,' said Mohamed Ateia Ibrahim, an adjunct assistant professor of chemical and biomolecular engineering at Rice University, 'because of all of the military bases and the training activities.' The Department of Defense has been working to transition away from firefighting foams that contain PFAS — but SoyFoam has a ways to go before it could be fully embraced by the military. The Pentagon has not tested Cross Plains Solutions' product, but Snipes said the agency has encouraged the company to seek further funding to continue its R&D. The Department of Defense didn't respond to Grist's request for comment. Ibrahim said he supports the development of bio-based, PFAS-free foams, but that companies need to be more transparent about what exactly goes into their products. 'We need more clarification about the other components and whether they are, as a whole, really better or not' than PFAS-based firefighting foams, said Ibrahim.
Yahoo
23-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Blade Trilogy Writer Was ‘Confused' By Wesley Snipes Being In Deadpool And Wolverine, But I Like His Theory About Why The Appearance Happened
When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. Last summer's Deadpool & Wolverine was packed with special cameos, most of whom were tied to Fox's X-Men franchise and other superhero movies the film studio, which is now merged with Disney, released back in the day. One of the exceptions, however, was Wesley Snipes reprising Blade, as the Daywalker's movies from the late '90s and early 2000s hailed from New Line Cinema. David S. Goyer, who penned the Blade trilogy, recently admitted that he was confused by Snipes being in the MCU movie, but he did share an interesting theory about why it happened that's tied to the long-awaited Blade reboot. Goyer addressed this topic while appearing on Happy Sad Confused to talk about the 20th anniversary of Batman Begins, which he co-wrote. Towards the end of his conversation with host Josh Horowitz, he briefly talked about how he doesn't understand why Marvel Studios is having such a hard time cracking Blade, especially with Mahershala Ali attached to play the vampire slayer. Then when Horowitz speculated about if the positive reception to Snipes' appearance in Deadpool & Wolverine might have complicated development of the reboot even more, Goyer said: I thought that was cool too, but it's confusing if you're trying to do another one. It may have been as just an acknowledgment that, 'Yeah, we can't crack it right now.' I have no idea. I haven't been involved in the conversations. I don't necessarily agree that it didn't make sense for Wesley Snipes' Blade to appear in Deadpool & Wolverine if Marvel is trying to introduce Mahershala Ali's version. After all, Chris Evans reprised Johnny Storm, a.k.a. The Human Torch, and we'll soon meet Joseph Quinn's version of that character in next month's The Fantastic Four: First Steps. Besides, given how poorly Blade: Trinity was received, with David S. Goyer once calling it the 'worst experience' of his career, I'd say Snipes deserve to reprise Eric Brooks and leave him in a better place than where he was left. As for Goyer theorizing that Wesley Snipes was included in Deadpool & Wolverine as a way to indirectly acknowledge the Blade reboot's troubles, I'd buy that as a possibility. It would certainly make Snipes saying, 'There's only been one Blade. There's only ever going to be one Blade' even funnier, as that line prompted Deadpool to knowingly look at the camera. In that sense, the Merc with the Mouth is silently confirming Snipes is correct, but the joke still works the other way if we get to meet Mahershala Ali's Blade someday, thus proving his predecessor wrong. The Blade reboot remains undated on the upcoming Marvel movies schedule, and development on it was reportedly paused in March. While we await any significant update on its status, remember that Deadpool & Wolverine can be revisited at your convenience with a Disney+ subscription.
Fashion Network
13-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Fashion Network
MCM and Snipes launch 'Make It Miami' capsule collection
Streetwear retailer Snipes and German heritage brand MCM have teamed up to launch their first-ever capsule collection. Dubbed 'Make It Miami,' the collection draws inspiration from the city's vibrant spirit and its unmistakable vibe. It includes reimagined classic streetwear staples and high-end accessories in a bold colour palette of black, white, pink, and turquoise, accented by glittery studs, modern silhouettes, and statement logos. The collection also includes two exclusive co-designed bag lines: a black nylon-bag collection that will be available exclusively at Snipes, and a white leather editions, sold only at MCM. Each line reflects the unique identity of the two brand powerhouses. "Creating a streetwear collection with MCM is a bold statement. Bringing a luxury brand with such a rich heritage into street culture and making it accessible to our community shows what's possible with creative vision and the right partners. By rethinking partnerships and taking the step outside of the box, we are pushing boundaries while always staying true to who we are," said Snipes CEO Dennis Schröder. Sung-Joon Kim, chief visionary officer of MCM added: "This collaboration with Snipes is a bold fusion of luxury and street culture, celebrating fearless self-expression and shared creative values. At MCM, we thrive on rewriting the rules through innovation and craftsmanship, and this partnership ignites that spirit with dynamic energy and global impact." The collection made its debut with a star-studded launch event at the We The Best x Snipes store in South Beach on May 9. At the centre of the campaign is DJ Khaled, global music icon and Snipes' chief creative officer, who brings personal passion and hometown pride to the project. "As Snipes' chief creative officer, I'm focused on bringing iconic collabs to the people — and this one with MCM really shows up and shows out,' said DJ Khaled. "The fact that it's inspired by the 305 makes it personal for me. And launching it at Snipes and my We The Best store - What we got is another one!'
