ARMYs, want to feel even closer to your favourite idols? Samsung has just revealed a smartphone and earbuds that are the result of a collaboration with K-pop group BTS. The Samsung Galaxy S20+ and Galaxy Buds+ BTS Edition will be available from Jul 9, which marks the seventh anniversary of the BTS fan collective, and they all come in the colour purple, which is significant to the band after member V told fans, “I purple you”, which he explained meant love and trust. The smartphone has a purple glass and metal exterior and comes pre-installed with BTS-inspired themes and fan community platform, Weverse. Also included in the box are decorative stickers for fans to further personalise their device, as well as photo cards featuring pictures of the idols. There's even a tiny purple heart at the camera. The Galaxy Buds+ and charging case carry the band’s logo and purple heart iconography. “Galaxy S20+ and Galaxy Buds+ BTS Edition are the result of a collaboration … [Read more...] about Samsung unveils BTS Edition Galaxy S20+ and Buds+ in collaboration with K-pop group
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‘O$P$’ threats? Why empathy and reason guide these debt collectors, COVID-19 or no
SINGAPORE: Christabel Sia has no qualms about walking away from clients who insist on intimidation tactics to recover their debts, even if it means forgoing a hefty commission for her agency. One client wanted Sia’s agency, Rocket Debt Collection, to stalk and kidnap the debtor’s child to coerce the debtor into repaying the S$500,000 debt. His contract was terminated. Another, a potential client, wanted the agency to visit the debtor specifically during the Chinese New Year reunion dinner — and offered a 50 per cent commission on a debt of almost a million dollars, instead of the typical 20 per cent. “I said, I’m sorry, I won’t do that,” recounts Sia, the agency’s 41-year-old director and founder. Others whom she turned down had said the agency’s plain shirts with a small company logo were “too friendly”. They wanted the shirts to state “O$P$”. “Every agency has its ways of collecting, and every client has their preferred way of how they want you to collect. If those … [Read more...] about ‘O$P$’ threats? Why empathy and reason guide these debt collectors, COVID-19 or no
2020 BMW M5 Edition 35 Years Debuts As A Sinister 617-HP Sedan
Only 350 will be built, and just 35 will come to America. The BMW M5 is an exceptional performer in the sports sedan market. Actually, it’s an exceptional performer in any market, with brutal acceleration that matches or beats all but the most hyper of hypercars. It’s hard to believe the madness started 35 years ago with the first BMW M5, but Munich has no intention of letting the milestone pass without an honorable mention. In this case, that mention takes the form of an appearance package for the midsize sedan called the M5 Edition 35 Years. M is for More Power: BMW M5 Competition Has Way More Power Than Advertised ⠀ Watch BMW M5 Competition Accelerate Like A Supercar To Top Speed To make it happen, the automaker mobilized its BMW Individual group for some special touches that suggest this Bimmer likes to tread on the dark side. All models will wear a special exterior shade called BMW Individual Frozen Dark Grey II, a matte color which is … [Read more...] about 2020 BMW M5 Edition 35 Years Debuts As A Sinister 617-HP Sedan
San Diego Comic-Con Officially Sets Free Virtual Edition With [email protected]
This year, San Diego Comic-Con will look a little different — because it will all take place online and it will be FREE to the masses! Yes, you heard that right, for the first time in the history of the pop culture confab, Comic-Con will take place virtually at no cost. Appropriately titled [email protected] , the confab will kick off on the same dates as the previously canceled Comic-Con, July 22-26. Shortly after it was announced that Comic-Con was canceled due to the pandemic, they teased an at-home edition . They recently released some details about the virtual edition that “hopes to deliver the best of the Comic-Con experience and a sense of its community to anyone with an internet connection and an interest in all aspects of pop culture.” Related Story San Diego Comic-Con Goes Virtual For 2021; In-Person November Event In The Works Plans for [email protected] include an online Exhibit Hall complete with everyone’s favorite exhibitors offering promotions, … [Read more...] about San Diego Comic-Con Officially Sets Free Virtual Edition With [email protected]
Scrap collector, grocery owner and a second-rate vehicle: all used to help others in Covid hotspot
A man earning his living as scrap dealer in Cam Giang district has transported food and foodstuff to provide to thousands of people in the Covid-19 Hotspot on his old motorbike. Diem and Hai have been carrying dozens of rice bags to provide to people in the quarantine area The Highway 5 section which goes across Tan Truong commune in Cam Giang district was deserted on February 23 noon. There were only vehicles helping agencies’ fight against Covid-19 and trucks carrying goods from the vegetable granaries of Kim Thanh and Gia Loc. Hai Duong has been in lockdown since February 16. At a grocery in Ghe hamlet, Vu Thi Hai, 55, and her husband, Do Cong Son, could be seen classifying bags of vegetables and putting eggs into trays. This was donated food to be carried away to those who needed it. When they were about to finish the work, an old motorbike arrived. Three of them picked up the bags of classified food and put them on the motorbike. Not far from Hai’s grocery is a … [Read more...] about Scrap collector, grocery owner and a second-rate vehicle: all used to help others in Covid hotspot