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Brand Profile: Glock

Glock handguns are utilized police and military strengths around the world, including the FBI, the U.S. Naval force Seals (foremost uncommon operations power of the U.S. Naval force). 

History: 

It began in 1963 in Deutsch-Wagram, a little Austrian town close Vienna, where the architect Gaston Glock, represent considerable authority in amalgams and blends of steel and polymers, chose to begin an organization to make metallurgy and plastics items

In the next decade the organization turned into a supplier of extras for automatic rifles, projectiles exercise, holsters, blades and sharp edges field for the military of his nation

The organization's story started to alter course in 1980 when the Austrian armed force opened an opposition for the procurement of another gun estimated self-loader for its military. Among the prerequisites were that the firearm ought to be 9 mm in distance across, can no less than eight cartridges being able to use both hands be dismantled without instruments, having under 58 sections could be changed without real conformities and still be equipped for discharging 10,000 shots demonstrating a most extreme of 20 deficiencies. The armed force of Austria called the gun of this offer "P-80." It was then that Mr. Gaston made ​​a overview of specialists from different sections of open security, military and regular citizen shooters to assemble data that would be the perfect firearm. Following six months of concentrated examination, he displayed his gun that ought to be called to survey the Austrian armed force and check that it met the extreme operational prerequisites of that constrain. 

The organization petitioned for an Austrian patent on April 30, 1981 and called it as Glock 17, a gun that was fit for discharging 17 rounds. It was however named so since it was Mr. Glock's seventeenth patent. Glock 17 was soon chosen as the official weapon of the Austrian armed force.

GLOCK, Inc. Opens in U.S
In November 1986, the organization opened its U.S. home office, GLOCK, Inc., in Smyrna, Ga. Presently, the self-loader GLOCK 17 gun upset the law authorization industry with the rethinking of the advanced gun.

Trivia:

GLOCK has gotten to be referred to worldwide as "plastic gun". It was named after the extensive number of parts made ​​of manufactured material.

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Shahrukh Khan Knight Riders

Shahrukh Khan Knight Riders


Just before the IPL - 2012, the Shahrukh Khan's Kolkata Knight riders got a makeover. The new logo had been planned by Sophie Lutman of lambie-nairn organization. Discussing the new logo, SRK expressed, "The brilliant shading was on the grounds that I like gold and the dark has been changed in light of the fact that I was informed that it was not fortunate. Also, a year ago since we couldn't make it to the last four I can't even contend with it."

Kellogg Grabs Pringles For $2.7B, Diamond Foods Loses Out



A crate of Kellogg brand Special K bars sits beneath bundles of Pringles chips. Procter and Gamble declared it will offer its Pringles product offering to oat producer Kellogg for $2.7 billion 

The oat creator will add the potato chip line to support its snacks division.

What is Tata ClassEdge?


Tata ClassEdge is an innovative and comprehensive educational solution from Tata Interactive Systems (TIS)—is designed to help teachers deliver high quality instruction, with an effective blend of classroom activities and interactive multimedia demonstrations.
Based on the Multiple Learning Experiences Model—an instructional framework developed by Tata Interactive Systems—Tata ClassEdge aims to enhance students' social and thinking skills along with ensuring a thorough understanding of the curriculum content.

Running of the Bulls: San Fermin festival

The Running of the Bulls (in Spanish encierro, from the verb encerrar, to lock/shut up, to pen) may be a observe that involves running before of alittle cluster (typically a dozen) of bulls that are unchained, on a course of a sectioned-off set of a town's streets. the foremost known running of the bulls is that of the seven-day competition of Sanfermines in honour of San Fermín in Pamplona, though they're control in cities and villages across Kingdom of Spain, Portugal, and in some cities in North American nation, Mesquite, Nevada, and southern France, throughout the summer.





Pamplona's famed fete Delaware San Fermin, that involves the running of the bulls through the historic heart of Pamplona for eight days beginning July seventh, was created famed by the 1926 novel of U.S. author Ernest Hemmingway known as “The Sun conjointly Rises”.

Sir Peter Blake recreates The Beatles' Sgt. Pepper album cover 2012 style to celebrate 80th birthday


Peter Blake’s design for Sgt Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band combined the Beatles with world figures from economist to Laurel and Hardy.
Forty-five years on, solely 2 of the fabulous Four survive and vinyl records appear a part of distant history for many young music fans with their downloads and iPods.


Kohli named Room to Read Ambassador

Virat Kohli is a new global ambassador for ICC’s partnership with Room to Read, an international not-for-profit organisation that aims to promote literacy and gender equality in education.Kohli joins fellow leading international stars Shane Watson of Australia and Sri Lanka’s Angelo Mathews in promoting the partnership that was first launched at the ICC Cricket World Cup 2011.

Salman Khan as brand ambassador(and Investor) of yatra.com

Actor Salman Khan, who will be the brand ambassador of yatra.com, has also picked up a minority stake in travel agent Yatra Online Pvt. Ltd.

HP launches custom wallpaper printing service: HP Wall Art

Hewlett Packard has announced the launch of its application service HP Wall Art, a first-of-its-kind custom wallpaper printing service powered by HP’s industry-leading printing technology, and targeted at savvy home owners looking to transform their living spaces into works of art; with a look that reflects their interests, taste and lifestyle.

CreateYourWalls.com is an introductory service that lets home owners create bespoke wallpapers with an easy online design tool, which makes designing the wall décor as easy as drag and drop. Consumers can easily choose from dozens of design templates available in the Wall Art gallery, grouped by themes like Abstracts, Passion, Kids, Nature and Spiritual. These design templates serve as the starting point of your own, unique and personalized wall décor.

Sony Six -New sports channel

Sony Entertainment Television Asia's parent company Multi Screen Media has christened its upcoming sports channel as 'Six'. Sony Six will be launched after IPL 5. They are continuing their three letter brand name, AXN, PIX, SAB, MAX & MIX. They also two more channels, Sony TV and Animax.

Present Market Share of Sports Channel in India.

Micromax gets a new brand identity


The punch logo has been developed through an extensive crowd sourcing exercise undertaken by Micromax, in association with Talent house India, inviting participants to submit their version of the logo and the logo will be revealed at the Micromax Asia Cup 2012, during the India vs. Pakistan match on Sunday, March 18, 2012.

The Top six logos were:

Tata Crucible Chandigarh 2012 Edition

Courtesy: Arpit Mehta

Q1. Which billionaire is husband of Patsy Perin Dubash, an Irish woman?

Q2: ‘One Click’ – this book by Richard L. Brandt is on the rise on Internet Company. Which one?

Q3: Who is He? Hint: He heads an IT company.

Q4: Vidyagyan schools are run by philanthropic arm of which company?

Q5: Taught at Turin University, international adviser to Goldman Sachs and the Coca-Cola company, he was European Commissioner from 1995-2004. Who is this person?

Q6: This Oscar- winning actor and director recently endorsed Turkish Airlines and the adline went – ‘Feel Like a Star’! Name the actor.

Q7: Identify him.
A: R P Goenka

Q8: In the financial world, which top executive of Indian origin was recently replaced by Citibank Executive Douglas Peterson?


Q9: By what name do we better know the municipality of Belgium, which lies in Wallon region and Province of Liege? Hint: A Three letter word


Q10: Koleos, a premium of SUV was launched in India by _______ ?

Q11: Which group of people are widely classified into white hat, grey hat and black hat?

Q12: Identify the logo of a famous publishing company


Q13: Who is the founder of Qualified Learning System Inc., USA?


Q14: In 1927, the Indian capitalists despite their differences and clash of interests, formed an organization with Purushottamdas Thakurdas as its helm. Name the organization.


Q15: RBI will soon issue Rs. 5 coins to commemorate the centenary of first commercial flight in India. Which two places did this flight connect?

Q16: Identify the ad campaign.
A: Evian water



Q17: Which public sector condom manufacturer launched herbal products in association with Arya Vaidyasala marketed under Herbs and Berries brand?


Q18: Which airline was founded by Roy Farell and Sidney Kantzow in 1946 and named after an old name of China?


Q19: In a memorable as from the 1980s, which ‘henchman’ wrestled in vain with a chair made of Fevicol?


Q20: Identify this famous person.

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SMOKEFREE: Electronic Cigarette


Smokefree, an E Cigarette brand in India, based in Noida is the predominant player in the Indian market and has launched a line of e-cigarettes with hopes that the smokers in the nation will be able to switch towards a safer alternative.

Explore More: http://www.smokefree.in/

Superman Caped Socks


One size fits women's shoe size 6 1/2 to men's size 12.
80% acrylic / 17% polyester / 3% spandex
Adjustable, snap-back closure.
Machine wash warm. Separate colors.
For ages 14+.
Warning: Socks do not allow wearer to fly

Tata Crucibles 2012 Campus Quiz Chennai

We are getting great favour from our old friends and hence we are in position to share with you all another set of this year's Tata Crucible QuiZ Qts.

Contributed by G B Jayakumar & S.Barathan (our regular Chennai Reporter!!!)

Finals
Round 1-Smarter World
1. Denmark lags behind other European Countries in Humanity index, the Danish government in order to increase life expectancy came with a tax.

2. Proposed by Masahiro Mori, Uncanny Valley. Something released in 2011 made this concept popular.

3. Book by Sarah Gay Fordon, subtitled as –Sensational Story of Murder, Madness and Geek

4. According to Dilbert, ----------- is a term epitomizes Joy of Criticizing other people work

5. -------- company started by Amit Judge, It has loyalty programme called Bean-o-holic, it is acquired by Global Coffee Chain

6. This Brand celebrates a century of existence by Blue Pots



Round 2-Sharper World
1. Photo of Computer,After whom is this computer names after.
2. Who is the publisher

3. Photo of Nike Shoes –This is replica of Shoes featured in Famous movie

4. Photo of Horse-This Breed shares its name from business community India

5. Iconic photo 0f 1905.(Clue-To promote brand of Newspaper)

6. Sanjeev Narula-Started a Branded entity to cater the Kids segment

Round 3-Tata World
1. Tata Steel …

2. Inspired by Indian Art forms Titan came out with

3. In 1946, Tatas entered in collaboration with Marshal,Gansborough and Govt of India to manufacture first 9500--------

4. Mazbooth and Bandi-ISWP.Expand ISWP if IS stands for Indian Steel

Round 4-Lateral World
1. Photo of Chrsyler+V.K Menon+ +

2. Chromium Symbol+Nothing but Web+ +

3. Make Money Easy + Vikram Song+ +

4. Photo of Book-Story of Blix and Blee+ Gurucharan Das+ Photo of one of the Founder of P&G+ +

Round 5-Faster World
1.
• In 1988, Mike Baker of these companies made a decision to ….
• Gyan Mudra has it logo
• Acquired Morajee Goculdas Spinning and Weaving

2.
• Devayani Foods industries, owners of Cream Bell, Largest bottler of PepsiCo
• YUM Restaurants-Pizza Hut
• Along with his Dhara, envisioned Delhi Public School

3.
• Business started by Jermiah, Isaac and John
• Owns brands like Strepsils, Durex, Veet, Vanish and Scholls.
• Headed by Rakesh Kapoor

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Bar In China Allows Stressed Out Customers To Beat Up Staff

Though this is some 5 years old concept, but still one can say, "What an Idea, Sir Jee".

A new bar in Nanjing, capital of East China's Jiangsu Province, is offering an outlet for the stresses and strains of modern life. Customers will be able to pay money to beat up staff, smash glasses, shout and scream, and, if these anger management techniques don't work, receive psychological counselling.

World's Biggest Breakfast in Bed Guinness World




People wait in beds during the The World's Biggest Breakfast in Bed Guinness World Record Attempt at Martin Place on March 2, 2012 in Sydney, Australia. 289 Australians join forces to create history as Martin Place is transformed into a giant bedroom.

World's Most Expensive Coin: Double Eagle



The 1933 Double Eagle coin needs three security guards to accompany it wherever it goes. Nearly half a million of the coins were originally minted in 1933 in the midst of the Great Depression - but only 13 are known to exist today, the rest were melted down before they ever left the US Mint, sacrificed as part of a strategy to stabalise the American economy.

Larry Bird Honored by Twitter's Logo

Twitter has named its new logo "Larry" after NBA legend Larry Bird.

Animal Logo's & Trivia - Series 9

Eveready

Eveready Industries India, Ltd (EIIL) (previously known as Union Carbide India, Limited) is the flagship company of the B.M. Khaitan Group. The brand Eveready has been present in India since 1905.

A black cat jumping through the number "9" on a silver and red label distinguish the Eveready battery's classic 9-volt battery. This handsome creature is curled around a plastic bank, and is all black except for its white nose, white eyes and a white triangle of fur on its chest. Printed on its side are the words "Save with the Cat," and the Eveready battery logo.

Trivia:-
EIIL has the licence for the Eveready brand only in India, Bhutan and Nepal from Energizer Holdings. They created a new brand LAVA in 1999. 

In the mid-nineties, Eveready launched its first major advertisement campaign with the famous slogan "Give me Red". The advertising byline of the popular Red series of batteries is symbolic of the empowered urban lifestyle that the brand reflects. The company earlier roped Bollywood superstar Amitabh Bacchan which has been replaced by Akshay Kumar in the last year.

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Duracell


Duracell Bunny made his debut in 1973. The Bunny image was created to give an impression that Duracell batteries lasted much longer than ordinary batteries. 



Trivia:-
The Duracell Bunny campaign was launched in 1973 and predates the Energizer Bunny, which was created in 1989. 
There are following differences in appearance of Duracell Bunny and Energizer Bunny—

1. Energizer Bunny wears sunglasses, has larger ears, is a different shade of pink, and has a different body shape. 

2. Energizer Bunny is a single rabbit, while the Duracell Bunnies are a species. 

3. The Energizer Bunny is depicted with a drum, because the Duracell Bunny toys had drums.


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