Major sportswear retailer Nike and roshe run australia giant IKEA are backing the administration's landmark climate rule on carbon rosheer4Äruner4Äaustralia G36E4361 from existing power plants.They aren't alone: the retailers were joined by 221 businesses across the U.S. in a letter sent to President Obama on Tuesday to mark the end of the administration's comment period on the standards.The letter, circulated by the research firm Ceres and the Carbon Disclosure Project, was signed by manufacturers, technology firms, apparel makers and more."As businesses concerned about the immediate and long-term implications of climate change, we strongly support the principles behind the draft Carbon Pollution Standard for existing power plants,"the letter, signed by Nestle, Levi Strauss & Co, and Starbucks, states.A main point of contention surrounding the rule is the potential for it to increase electricity prices. Republicans argue the standards would drive out fuel sources that are"reliable 730KWIGP affordable"and harm the grid.PHILADELPHIA (AP) "However, two colorways inspired by the original 1996 colorways will still be P2I0I387 for purchase."Iverson, who retired last season, has had a shoe contract with Reebok since Philadelphia made him the No. 1 overall pick in the 1996 NBA draft. Iverson's signature shoe, "The Answer," was Reebok's flagship sneaker and runaway top seller during his prime seasons in the late 1990s, early 2000s. And Reebok is getting ready to release a new Iverson version of its iconic "Pump" sneaker.A letter faxed this week by Iverson's attorney, Derek Challenger, to Nike demands the company remove the sneaker from any retail inventories or website advertisements and cease any future sales of the product."Nike is clearly trying to use Allen Iverson's celebrity status and persona to promote Nike's shoes," Challenger said. "There's no other No. 3 that played for the 76ers that came out of the 1996 draft. For Nike to use his status to sell shoes, and not get his permission, to not compensate him, is bad business."Challenger said Thursday after learning Nike was pulling the shoe that Iverson should be nike4x50roshe4x50run4x50palm4x50trees 683713V6 for shoes that have already been sold and would still object if the No. 3 is on the heel of the sneaker."They WT705CXA get back to me with a number for all this," he said. "I hope before the week is over I hear from them directly."Athletes have nike roshe run palm trees mixed results fighting use of their likeness that didn't directly involve their name. Former UCLA star Ed O'Bannon and others including NBA legend Bill Russell settled a class-action lawsuit against EA Sports for $40 million for its use of their likenesses in their college basketball video games. But former Cleveland running back Jim Brown rosheÅÃw8runÅÃw8sale 472N5PQ2 a similar lawsuit against the same company in a decision that was upheld in a federal appeals court.Warren Zola, who teaches sports law at Boston College, said he thought Iverson could have a strong legal claim."It's difficult to contend that Nike wasn't intentionally attempting to profit off Iverson's name and image," he said. "There's little doubt in my mind that if Reebok sold a red and black shoe, as part of a class of 1984 with a No. 23 on it, Nike would take similar, if not more aggressive, legal steps."Michael Jordan, who wore No. 23, was drafted by the Bulls in 1984.Lucas Ehrbar, editor of the website Nikeblog.com, said the roshe run sale sneaker released under the Nike Sportswear banner was already released in Asia. Ehrbar said Reebok's brand has fallen among basketball sneaker junkies, leaving a gap for the dominant brand to model sneakers for the 2001 NBA MVP."A lot of people would rather wear Nike anyway," Ehrbar said. "The only reason they're wearing Reebok is because someone like Iverson has a shoe with them."Iverson spent his first 10 seasons in Philadelphia, mashing hip-hop culture and hoops like no player before him.Even in retirement, Iverson still has worldwide appeal to sneakerheads. The Nike tribute sneaks can be found on eBay