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Celebrated African-American storyteller Betty Reid Soskin releases debut album at 97

Jim Bessman

Aug 16, 20194 min read

Celebrated African-American storyteller Betty Reid Soskin releases debut album at 97

Betty Reid Soskin recounts introducing President Obama at the annual Christmas tree lighting ceremony as the conclusion of "The American...

S. African recycled product supplier Mo's Crib wins award at first NY NOW outing

Jim Bessman

Aug 15, 20192 min read

S. African recycled product supplier Mo's Crib wins award at first NY NOW outing

Morongwe "Mo" Mokone at her NY NOW booth New NY NOW attendee Morongwe “Mo” Mokone made a particularly strong first impression this week...

The latest in collapsible cups shown by Stojo at NY NOW

Jim Bessman

Aug 15, 20191 min read

The latest in collapsible cups shown by Stojo at NY NOW

Stojo cups at NY NOW The next thing in collapsible cups is at the summer NY NOW home/lifestyle/handmade/gift market trade show at New...

Bridging the gap between fountain pens, felt-tips and rollerballs at NSS

Jim Bessman

Aug 11, 20192 min read

Bridging the gap between fountain pens, felt-tips and rollerballs at NSS

Yafa's new Yookers and Monteverde Engage entries at NSS Pen aficionados know that fountain pens have been making a comeback of sorts over...

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