I can remember while growing up as a child in the 60’s that on occasion I was permitted to stay up late on a Friday night to watch the late show creature feature. These were movies, primarily from the 30’s, that included Dracula, The Thing, The Mummy, and many others that are a far cry from today’s horror flicks. One of my favorites was the 1931 classic, Frankenstein, with Boris Karloff cast as the eponymous creature. I vividly remember the chase scene through town and the angry mob that put the poor misunderstood creature through hell, then burning him in the mill. The monster’s appearance was pure Hollywood, right down to the massive boots the creature wore. Given the advances in footwear, it’s not too much of a stretch to think perhaps the creature might have survived his ordeal if he’d been shod in a pair of KEEN Utility’s new heavy duty work boots, the Philadelphia, which, after all, are billed as being Hellproof. Read More
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World of Concrete 2020 – Still Solid After 45 Years
The World of Concrete trade show is celebrating its 45th year as an event where construction pros can converge to see the latest tools and equipment from hundreds of manufacturers, and of course have a little fun while they’re there. Besides the general distractions provided by the backdrop of Las Vegas, the World of Concrete show hosts an annual competitive spectator sport known as the Bricklayer 500, and you can also chance to find live chainsaw carving, axe throwing, and other delights in the outdoor lots. As always, I get my steps in, by the mile, traversing this giant show to seek out interesting tool and worker gear for our Home Fixated readers. Here are some of the highlights. Read More
