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There can be only one Champion, but this past World Series was truly a win for the sport of Baseball. There were no givens. It was an emotional roller coaster; a hard fought battle. In the end, both teams brought out the best in each other. It’s passion that drives us - struggle that refines us. Personally this was a battle of the heart.
It’s not often that a baseball cap gets credited for saving lives, but SMART CAP gets that honor. Invented by Australian based CRC MINING, this cap is fitted with sensors that monitors a drivers brainwaves for signs of fatigue. If fatigue is sensed, the sensors sends signals to a monitor within the truck’s cab that flashes and urges the driver to take a rest. As the picture suggests, this technology might possibly be expanded to cellphones as well. Does the cap actually work? Heck yes it does… The cap has been credited with reducing the fatality statistics from 40 in 2007 to 27 in 2008. CRC Mining hopes to make these caps readily available in the near future.
We’ve been silent for a while now, but enough is enough. Interesting campaign there NIKE. Questionable, but interesting. One suggestion though. Get that #$@&*!! tag off the cap. Puppet or not, let’s have some dignity. The trend was stupid back in the 80’s and even more ridiculous in 2009. The Black plague is retro, but no one wants to see that come back. Teach the children well! This has been a public service announcement from Strictly Fitteds.
holy grail looted after LA celebration
Photo: AP Photo/Nick Ut
Stupid is as stupid does. I got an email from the Grand Visier himself, AMS, that THE HOLY GRAIL was looted on the heels of the Lakers win. Thanks to Skype, I was able to dial home from Japan and speak with the homie Rich Torres and hear the facts straight from the source.
It’s hard not to take it a bit on the personal level, since we have been consulting with The Holy Grail long before their doors opened. Rich and Liz are some of the most honest, hard working and community minded people we know. The Holy Grail is a consignment shop. What was stolen/burned was the PERSONAL property of John and Jane Q. collector. This wasn’t easily replaceable stock from a corperate warehouse. Imagine someone breaking into YOUR home and cleaning out your collection of kicks and caps just for fun. To call this incident a violation is the understatement. Unfortunately, it only takes a few idiots at the party to turn it into an insane asylum. We hope all the camera footage and photos lead to some swift and harsh prosecution.
Fortunately the show doesn’t stop or slow down. THE HOLY GRAIL is insured and rebuilding. Support them when they re-open. Big up to our real LA fam.
KTLA Coverage of Looting (Part 1.)
KTLA Coverage of Looting (Part 2.)
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With the popularity of fitted hats growing each day, there are some evil do-ers looking to capitalize through the sale of fakes through eBay. Here are some buying tips to protect yourself against fakes. Full details after the jump.
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Baseball caps to rappers is like cheddar to crackers, but I didn’t intend for that to rhyme. Fitteds are the undisputed headwear of Hip Hip, much like how the cowboy hat is to Country Music. The odd twist here is that Country music has deep roots in ranching, farming and rural life. Hip Hop however didn’t start out in the infield, or the dugout. Regardless of genisis, the fitted baseball cap is securely cemented in Hip Hop culture. If I had a dollar for ever cap I saw on NahRight, I might not be typing this at 2am.
J.O.S.E.2 represents FAT JOE’s 9th studio album. (We suggested J.O.S.E.P.H. - Jealous Ones Should Enthusiastically Pay Homage, but ‘ey what the blogclot do we know?) The native Bronx Bomber and 18 year vet on the mic is sporting a Seattle Mariners fitted on the cover in a portrait montage. Not a bad look, not a bad photo, but we’re betting dollars to donuts that was the stylist’s choice was based on the color of that jacket he’s wearing. But to keep it 1000 with you, the cover of ME MYSELF & I features a close up portrait of “The Don” in a Tonal Black Yankees cap. A little closer to home.
Part product placement, part fashion statement, the humble baseball cap stays current culturally on or off the playing field. J.O.S.E. 2 in stores May 19th.
Donald Williams AKA DONWILL (1/3rd of TANYA MORGAN) drops his two cents on dress code discrimination while club hopping. Its a common occurance that effects many a fitted cap wearer. Take a read, you might relate to the haterade. *The views and opinions expressed in this page are strictly those of the page author. (Hahahaha!)
A funny thing happened on the way to my homeboy’s birthday party. (Names are being withheld.. SOME names.)
Long story short, a few months back I received a personal invite to a very exclusive event. Now when I say personal I mean handed the invitation by the host/man of the hour himself. I can’t lie, I was pretty excited. This party was one for the history books (at least in the world of Hip Hop) and more importantly it was OPEN BAR, hell it probably was even gonna have passed hors d’oeuvres.
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Ran across this post on the SPOOF. Like The Onion, the Spoof is a satirical spin on the news and is good for a cheap laugh. The rant raises a legitimate question. Is it correct to call it a baseball cap, if it promotes another sport? (i.e. football, hockey, basketball, etc.) Try this logic on for size. No matter what logo you slap on the side of a football helmet, it’s still a foot ball helmet. Baseball is the only American sport where a hat is an official part of the uniform. Our verdict? Regardless of the team embroidered on the front, or on what court or field it appears - it’s still a baseball cap. Preferably a fitted one.
Here’s a piece of the faux-post:
A Class 1 lawsuit has been filed in the third district appellate court of Cleveland, Ohio mandating that baseball caps will no longer be allowed to be worn by NFL players on the sidelines, on the benches, or in the locker rooms.
As if. I’d just love to see a baseball player (or more appropriately basketball) on the sidelines sporting a football helmet, cool calm and collected. Dennis Rodman we miss you. To read the post follow the link. Lawsuit: No More Baseball Caps In The NFL
Our President Elect Obama is not only a loyal Sox fan, but he’s also very attached to his favorite fitted baseball cap. Obeezy of course is the definition of a photo op and has been spotted repeatedly wearing a very broken in hat for years. This is much to the dismay of White Sox executives that have made many failed attempts to upgrade the prez-to-be’s headwear. Two words: Go ‘Bama! Another two words: Sentimental value.
Sure, we’re talking about an inanimate object. Let’s not forget there’s a long established tradition of cap owners and that one special piece they hold onto with affection and pride. Sure, this might not inspire a horde of new cap sales, but in a highly disposable world, you have to respect loyalty.
via. HUFFINGTON POST
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With no head protection protection, except a fitted “baseball” cap, NFL Referee Garth DeFelice downed Rams Kenneth Darby with a stiff forearm last Sunday. The Running Back got a bit too close to the official and needed a “nudge” in the right direction. No flag was called on the play, but medical assistance was needed for a bruised ego. Pads < Old Man Strength. Video of the love tap after the jump.
via: Yahoo Sports / Dilip Vishwanat / Getty Images
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