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![]() ![]() ![]() Lilac, Carol, Milla, and Torque will distract Brevon, while the armies of Shung Mu and Shang Tu fight Shuigang's forces. Lilac, Carol, Milla, Torque, Gong, and Zao set up camp in the area and formulate a plan. Just as they're about to open fire, Lilac arrives and convinces the two armies to unite against Brevon. Meanwhile Carol, Milla, and Torque are trying to stop the Shang Mu and Shang Tu armies from fighting each other. Lilac heads towards them, riding on top of the robot she found in Pangu. When Lilac returns and tells the Magister of what she discovered, he tells her that her friends are with the Shang Tu army right outside of Shuigang to act as a defensive wall against Shang Mu, which has launched an invasion of Shuigang. ![]() Eventually, they decided that it would be a better use of their time and technology to help the native species of Avalice to survive and prosper by condensing all their energy into an a single orb, the Kingdom Stone. The dragons were stranded on the planet, and tried for years to find a way home, but to no avail. In the recording, it is revealed that alien dragons first came the Avalice from outer space on via a crash-landing. After exploring Pangu Lagoon, Lilac discovers a robot with a recording done by a dragon scientist from an ancient civilization. Lilac accepts the offer and heads to the location. The Magister also tells her that the machine part was made of a specific material that is also present in an unexplored area of Avalice (called Pangu Lagoon), and says if she accepted the offer to explore Pangu Lagoon for Shang Tu, then he would restore her to her strength. When Lilac arrives back at Shang Tu, the Magister apologizes to her for not believing her, explaining that he analyzed the machine part that Torque gave him, and now knows that they were telling the truth. ![]() ![]() ![]() With hips measuring 93 centimetres (36.6 inches), Marina Korotkova is considered “a little fat.” ![]() Maximum hips: 90 centimetres (35.4 inches).Ĭasting calls are open to all and attract about 60 hopeful young women every time they are held. Minimum height: 172 centimetres (5 feet, 6 inches). But in the world of fashion, the region is famous for being home to the most beautiful women in the world. Siberia is known around the world for its frigid temperatures. Translation Evguenia Kossogova, Genevieve Oger.Multimedia Design and Production Daniel Herrera-Castillo.Photos Jean-François Bélanger, Alexey Sergeev.She’s studying tourism and hopes to one day manage a large hotel. To be ready to seize the opportunity if presented with it, Kristina has been taking intensive English courses. Only a fraction of them will ever end up with real modelling careers. Anna selects about 30 young women during each of her Siberian scouting trips. If she loses a little weight, she could end up in Paris within the year, modeling the creations of top designers.īut few are chosen. They learn fashion photography techniques and how to sway their hips on a catwalk.įifteen-year-old Kristina Churina, a recent graduate, catches Stephane Hababou’s eye. It’s a unique breeding ground for girls who start training as early as age 10 or 12. Russia’s largest modelling school is in Novosibirsk. The visitors still take a few photos and recommend she go on a diet. “Marina is a little overweight.” At 93 centimetres, her hips are too wide. The 17-year-old barely has the time to take two steps before a cutting remark welcomes her into the world of modelling, even if pronounced under the guise of humour. Three Centimetres Too WideĪnna invites Marina Korotkova to step forward. It’s an opportunity to follow both an American and French dream, a chance to escape the daily drudgery of life in Siberia. Everyone knows Hababou holds the key to a possible career abroad. The presence of this visitor from Paris ramps up the pressure. Anna and Stephane stop in every large city of the region, holding a casting call that is open to all.Ībout 50 teen girls in black undergarments and stiletto heels greet Anna and Stephane at every stop. Hababou says it’s the best way for him to find new prospects ahead of his competition. He represents the prestigious Marilyn agency in Paris. Her travelling companion, Stephane Hababou, watches the photos of would-be models scroll across the screen. Four times a year she crosses her native region by train searching for the next top models, the ones who will one day strut the catwalks of Paris or New York. She discovers new talents for the Noah Models agency in St. They are the result, she says, of years of mixed marriages by citizens from different republics of the former Soviet Union.Īnna is a scout. She wants to show her international visitor the many charms of Siberian beauties. ![]() Anna Yuzhakova takes her laptop computer with her to the restaurant car. ![]() ![]() ![]() Stacie and Chelsea don't always get along, but deep down Stacie loves her little sister. Barbie and Stacie don't always see eye to eye, especially when it comes to activities such as jet skiing. Stacie is Barbie, Skipper and Chelsea's sister.Her favorite color is most likely sky blue and her favorite sports are soccer and basketball. She often fights with Chelsea and gets annoyed when Chelsea copies her but deep down, Stacie loves her little sister. She is always up for an adventure or mystery. Stacie is the organized, sporty sister of Barbie. Her hair is usually worn in a ponytail with a pink scrunchie. Stacie has long honey blonde hair and blue eyes. Skipper is the president of the Fifth Harmony Fan Club, as revealed in Sisters' Fun Day.Extreme sports lover Stacie keeps everyone on their toes with her hyper-kinetic energy, drill sergeant-like scheduling and entirely honest views on boring activities.Skipper is the only brunette within the Roberts sisters.Skipper has many gadgets that's why she needs a charger's charger.She even goes as far as to deny Stacie's request on decorations so she could blast out tunes for the party. It is hinted that Skipper likes to DJ as on several occasions she is seen playing around with a turntable.Skipper is the hostess of the game show "I'm Barbie's BFF" in Let's Make A Doll.(She uses the bottle cap as one of the required items in the scavenger hunt.) It is hinted that Skipper likes to drink soda since in "Sisters Ahoy" she pops open a soda bottle and drinks from it.It is revealed in Endless Summer that Skipper loves the video game Call of Fashion 3.Skipper knows how to drive a golf cart as shown in Sisters Ahoy.1959 is the year the Barbie fashion doll was first introduced. Skipper's home address is 1959 Malibu Way.In addition to Skipper and Stacie sharing the same voice actress, they're also the only characters in the series to share a voice actor/actress, and Paula Rhodes, the actress who voices the two siblings, is the only cast member in the series to voice more than one character.Skipper's voice actress, Paula Rhodes, also voices Stacie.Skipper's sisters are Barbie, Stacie, and Chelsea.ġ/10 Family Tree George Roberts──┬──Margaret Roberts ![]() Skipper enjoys creative things like making movies, music, and fashion. She is also competitive as seen in 'Perf Pool Party'. Skipper can be sarcastic and lazy but also thoughtful, kind and considerate. Skipper is a tech wiz and has lots of gadgets. In season 7, Skipper and a white T-shirt with a dark red collar and the phrase "#ILOVE" with the letters in dark gray, as well the "V" being a dark pink heart. In Season 2, Skipper has a lavender shirt with a purple collar and stars in magenta, sky blue, yellow, black, and white, along with a sparkling magenta short-sleeve jacket with white details. In Season 1, Skipper wears a black outfit with a pink top with sky blue outlines, a white strap, and many stars in magenta, purple, sky blue, and yellow. She has long brown hair with a purple streak. Skipper has a fair skin complexion, blue eyes, and thin eyebrows. Of all the sisters, she's the one who wonders, "Should I do what Barbie does or do the last thing Barbie would do?" When she’s not directing her fam in her next movie masterpiece, she’s texting, gaming and talking… sometimes at the same time. The oldest of the three younger sisters of Barbie, Skipper is a tech guru/budding filmmaker. ![]() ![]() ![]() Hermione Granger’s wand is also an uncommon specimen made of vine wood, which is said to be used by wizards who seek a greater purpose. Dumbledore’s elder wand isn’t the only rare wand in the Potter-verse. ![]() Anyone lucky enough to stumble upon the enchanted school grounds would simply see a ruin with a sign reading “Keep Out.”Ģ4. Related: If Your Kids Love ‘Harry Potter,’ Read These Books NextĢ3. While Harry, Hermione and Ron appeared to be diligently studying spells and potions, the actors portraying them on screen-Daniel Radcliffe, Emma Watson and Rupert Grint-were completing their real-life homework. Merlin is mentioned many times in the book series, but what you might not know is that, surprisingly, he hails from House Slytherin.Ģ2. Merlin, the legendary wizard of King Arthur’s court is also a member of the Potter wizarding world. Harry Potter’s name is mentioned 18,956 times.Ģ1. ![]() There are 1,100,086 words in the entire Harry Potter series. Fred and George Weasely were aptly born on April Fool’s Day.Ģ0. Rowling revealed that when she took a Sorting Hat quiz, it placed her in House Hufflepuff.ġ8. For his audition he filmed himself performing a rap he had written about why he was perfect for the part.ġ7. Rupert Grint never did any professional acting before playing the part of Ron Weasley. In French, the phrase “vol de mort” means “flight of death.”ġ6. He Who Must Not Be Named has a very meaningful name. Ginny Weasly's Pygmy Puff's name was Arnold.ġ5. While they may not have the same magical properties, the names are certainly enchanting.ġ4. All the plants that make herbology class so entertaining, like Furbish Lousewort and Sneezeweed, are based on real-world plants. Hogwarts has 142 staircases throughout the massive school.ġ3. Speaking of Dumbledore, the name means “bumblebee.”ġ2. Hogwarts' Headmaster is known for his ever-flowing beard and robes, but did you know Albus Dumbledore’s full name also goes on forever? The professor’s full name is Albus Wulfric Percival Brian Dumbledore. To prevent Deathly Hallows from leaking early, Potter publisher Bloomsbury gave the seventh book several secret code titles, includin g The Life and Times of Clara Rose Lovett: An epic novel covering many generations and Edinburgh Potmakers.ġ1. Look carefully at the magical newspapers featured in the original films, as well as The Fantastic Beasts series, and you’ll spot the Ginger Witch, a crafty criminal who often graces the cover of The Daily Prophet.ġ0. A secret character is hidden in the movies. Dozens of rats helped bring to life Scabbers, Ron’s not-so-favorite rodent.ĩ. Their names were Gizmo, Kasper, Oops, Swoops, Oh Oh, Elmo and Bandit. In the movies, seven different owls played the part of Harry’s beloved pet Hedwig. Rowling has admitted that her favorite chapter from the first book and the entire series is “The Mirror of Erised.”Ĩ. Dumbledore’s Patronus, though never actually seen in the movies, takes the shape of a phoenix, much like his beloved Fawkes.ħ. Many magical phrases in the book are inspired by Rowling’s academic background in classical languages, including the Ho gwarts' motto, "Draco dormiens nunquam titillandus" which in Latin means, “Never tickle a sleeping dragon.”Ħ. An early iteration of Luna Lovegood, for example, was Lily Moon.ĥ. Not every name made it to the books, however. Rowling carefully chose 40 Hogwarts students' names, including the golden three, before she even began writing the first novel. Hermione is pronounced, “her-my-oh-knee.” Despite the fan debate, Rowling herself confirmed it.Ĥ. The Harry Potter book series has been translated into 80 different languages with over 500 million books sold worldwide.ģ. “It literally contains the intelligence of the four founders, can speak (through a rip near its brim) and is skilled at Legilimency, which enables it to look into the wearer’s head and divine his or her capabilities or mood.1. “The Sorting Hat is one of the cleverest enchanted objects most witches and wizards will ever meet,” Rowling’s Pottermore description reads. When users enter into the sorting hat ceremony, they are required to answer a series of questions that will determine which Hogwarts house best suits them. Luckily, the official sorting quiz is now back. ![]() However, the site was relaunched without the popular feature in September, leaving many to wonder about their fate in the wizarding world. Rowling’s interactive website Pottermore.įirst launched in 2011, the online home of HP was designed so Muggles could enjoy the magic of Hogwarts. 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Change squad formationĬhange the squad formation by selecting a formation from the dropdown menu just left to the "Save" button. This feature can be useful when you do not want to spend coins on position changing cards. You can change a player's position by selecting a position from the dropdown menu on the playercard, which shows up when you hover your mouse over the player card. The player will be moved to an open spot which will match the best with his preferred position. ![]() To add the card to the squad builder, select one of the suggested player with either your mouse or keyboard. ![]() ![]() To find a player, type a part of the name of the player and the squad builder will suggest some players matching the charaters you entered. ![]() ![]() If your team meets its bid, you get 10 points for each winning trick. Players can rotate as dealer instead of making the winner of the round the dealer. Whoever wins the round goes first on the next turn and takes over as dealer. If you only have spades in your hand, you can lead with this suit. If players play more than one spade, the winner is the one with the highest-ranking spade. If they can't, they can put any card in play-even if it's a spade. The player going first puts any card except a spade on the table. Unlike other games with bidding, bids don't need to be higher than the last one. Players can't pass, and there's no second round of bidding. Once you make a bid, you can't change your mind. However, spades trump all other cards.īid higher if you're swimming in spades or higher-ranked cards. Total up your and your partner's bids to see how many tricks you must take so you don't lose points.Ī player wins a trick by getting the highest card that matches the suit of the first card that was played. Bids must be between 0 and 13, and the person to the dealer's left gets to go first. The most popular arrangement is by suits.Įach player looks at their hand and bids how many tricks they think they can rack up. The players pick up their cards and arrange them any way they'd like. Once a card leaves a player's hand, they can't undo the move unless they correct their mistake before the next person puts a card down. The deal proceeds in a clockwise fashion. The dealer hands out 13 cards one at a time, starting with the person on the dealer's left. After the dealer thoroughly shuffles the cards, the person sitting to the dealer's right cuts the deck. The person with the high card gets the job. Choose who'll be the dealer by having everyone randomly select a card. Grab a deck of 52 cards and remove the jokers. That's because, in Spades, there are usually two teams with two players on each team. Want to play Spades, a fast, fun, and exciting card game? If so, you'll need to rustle up three more players. ).Play Spades card game online at Anytime Games for a fast, relaxing, and fun diversion! Spades Rules Briefly Explained Setup Spades can be played in all modern browsers, on all device types (desktop, tablet, mobile), and on all operating systems (Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, iOS. If you like Spades, try our other trick taking game Hearts. This variation is played without the Jokers. The order of the cards in the spades suit now becomes from highest to lowest: 2 of spades, 2 of diamonds, 2 of clubs, 2 of hearts, Ace of spades, King of spades, …, 3 of spades. In the Deuces High variation of Spades, the 2s in the game become the highest spades. We highlight only Deuces High, our personal favourite. Spades has many variations, both in terms of dealing, bidding, trump, gameplay and scoring. For every 10 bags, 100 points will be deduced from your score. Blind Nil is worth 100 points.Įvery trick above your bid will count as a bag. When a Nil bid succeeds, this is worth 100 points, and -100 points in case of failure. When a team wins the amount of trick they bid, they earn 10 points for each trick in the bid, and one point extra for each additional trick. If one or more trumps are played, the highest trump card wins, otherwise the highest card of the suit which was led wins. A player may not lead with a spades until spades have been broken (a spade card has been played to trump another trick).Ī trick is won by the player who played the highest value card. ![]() You must follow the suit if you can, otherwise any card can be played. The objective of the game is to win the amount of tricks that was bid. You can also bid Blind Nil (Double Nil) even before you view your cards. In this case, your bid will be scored independently of your partner. You can bid Nil if you think you will not earn any trick. All players play in a partnership, so bids by each member of the partnership are added together. ![]() ![]() BiddingĪll players bid the number of tricks they are aiming to take. This is different from most other trick-taking games, in which the trump suit is determined during the bidding phase or by chance. ![]() The cards are ranked as follows from highest to lowest: A - K - Q - J - 10 - 9 - 8 - 7 - 6 - 5 - 4 - 3 - 2. Spades uses a regular French-suited deck of 52 cards. Spades is played with four players in two partnerships of two players each. ![]() ![]() ![]() You’re satisfied, press “set as wallpaper.” 8. You’ll then be able to move the image to how you like. You’ll then be prompted to select whether you want to set the image as the background of Right corner, click the menu button (three vertical dots). The first image you see here should be the image you downloaded. Open your gallery/photos app and click on the “download” folder.ģ. Search for a wallpaper you like on and download it clicking on the blueĭownload button below the wallpaper. Navigate back to your home screen and take a look at your new wallpaper. Whether you want this image to be set as the background of your lock screen, home screen or both. Here you can arrange the picture how you want it, then tap “set.” 8. (the one that looks like a box with an arrow coming out of it). Check out this fantastic collection of Scythe wallpapers, with 48 Scythe background images for your desktop, phone or tablet. ![]() 4000x2380 Robot, Scythe wallpaper and background. 2200x1200 Scythe, Grim Reaper wallpaper and background. Navigate to the “Photos” app and find the image you want as your background. 2560x1440 Girl, Scythe wallpaper and background. Tap on an image and hold on a few seconds. Find an image you like on and click on the blue download button Exit back to your desktop and see what it looks like! iPhone/iPad 1. ![]() Here you’ll want to select your own, so you’ll select the location your new imageĭownloaded. This order, click Apple Menu > System Preferences > Desktop & Screen Saver > Desktop 3. Download your favourite wallpaper clicking on the blue download button below the The folder and click “Set as desktop background.” 6.Enjoy your new wallpaper! Mac 1. That image on your computer (it will probably be in your “downloads” folder) 5.Right-click the image in That part for you.) 3.Click the button, and you’ll notice the image save to your browser. That says “Free Download.” Just below that text is your screen’s resolution (don’t worry, we calculated First, find the perfect wallpaper for your PC. Once you are done, you can play around with an array of 3D, screen resolution, and tiling options available, and choose one that befits you.Windows 1. Right-click the image and select the option to set it as your background. Select a photograph from your collection. How do I make an image my desktop wallpaper? You can do this by following a simple process: 1. All you need to do is to know how to save images as wallpapers, and there you go! You will have a wallpaper that suits your needs and preferences. Can I design desktop wallpapers? Yes, you can! You do not need to be a graphic designer for you to do this. 2700x1775 Cool Grim Reaper Wallpapers Grim reaper weapons cool hooded cloak lone HD Wallpaper &MediumSpace 85. 1920x1080 desktop wallpaper for grim reaper &MediumSpace 39. That said, desktop wallpapers cannot be ignored, they mean different things to different people. 1920x1080 Grim Reaper On Horse Wallpaper 1080p &MediumSpace 95. Adding a quote will act as a reminder of what inspires you in your day-to-day life. Interesting, huh? You can add an image that shows how you feel or one that means something to you. Sometimes, people display their feelings through the use of desktop wallpapers. They add glamor to your computer and make it look aesthetically appealing and highly presentable. However, this element comes with a sense of beauty. In fact, you can decide to use a dark colour, and life will move on as usual. What is the use of a desktop wallpaper? Well, adding a wallpaper to your desktop is not mandatory. What you need to know is that these images that you add will neither increase nor decrease the speed of your computer. A desktop wallpaper is highly customizable, and you can give yours a personal touch by adding your images (including your photos from a camera) or download beautiful pictures from the internet. The background of this screen can be a single colour, multiple colours, or some other graphical representations. What is a desktop wallpaper? When you boot your computer, there is an initial screen that comes up, in which your folders, documents, and software shortcuts are placed. ![]() ![]() ![]() We don’t guarantee that we will receive your returned item. If you are shipping an item over $75, you should consider using a trackable shipping service or purchasing shipping insurance. If you receive a refund, the cost of return shipping will be deducted from your refund.ĭepending on where you live, the time it may take for your exchanged product to reach you, may vary. You will be responsible for paying for your own shipping costs for returning your item. To return your product, you should mail your product to: 31-35, St. If the item wasn’t marked as a gift when purchased, or the gift giver had the order shipped to themselves to give to you later, we will send a refund to the gift giver and he will find out about your return. Once the returned item is received, a gift certificate will be mailed to you. If the item was marked as a gift when purchased and shipped directly to you, you’ll receive a gift credit for the value of your return. If you need to exchange it for the same item, send us an email at and send your item to: 31-35, St. We only replace items if they are defective or damaged. Only regular priced items may be refunded, unfortunately sale items cannot be refunded. If you’ve done all of this and you still have not received your refund yet, please contact us at items (if applicable) There is often some processing time before a refund is posted. ![]() Then contact your credit card company, it may take some time before your refund is officially posted. If you haven’t received a refund yet, first check your bank account again. If you are approved, then your refund will be processed, and a credit will automatically be applied to your credit card or original method of payment, within a certain amount of days. We will also notify you of the approval or rejection of your refund. In the exam you perform three pieces, play scales and arpeggios and take sight-reading and aural tests. Once your return is received and inspected, we will send you an email to notify you that we have received your returned item. Practical Grades are face-to-face exams that focus on all-round musical knowledge and skills, including performance. Practical Grades are face-to-face exams that focus on all-round musical knowledge and skills, including performance. There are certain situations where only partial refunds are granted (if applicable)ĬD, DVD, VHS tape, software, video game, cassette tape, or vinyl record that has been openedĪny item not in its original condition, is damaged or missing parts for reasons not due to our errorĪny item that is returned more than 30 days after delivery ![]() Please do not send your purchase back to the manufacturer. To complete your return, we require a receipt or proof of purchase. We also do not accept products that are intimate or sanitary goods, hazardous materials, or flammable liquids or gases. Perishable goods such as food, flowers, newspapers or magazines cannot be returned. Several types of goods are exempt from being returned. It must also be in the original packaging. To be eligible for a return, your item must be unused and in the same condition that you received it. If 30 days have gone by since your purchase, unfortunately we can’t offer you a refund or exchange. ![]() Your progress is logged whenever you use the app, so you can always see at a glance the areas you might want to revisit.Our policy lasts 30 days. Self-review and critical listening are also key to successful development of the musical ear, which is why the app provides tools for you to review and evaluate your performance against sample responses in all cases. Many exercises are automatically marked by the application. The app also features supporting tools including a cadence trainer, progress tracker and guides to the aural tests in ABRSM graded music exams. Each one gives you the opportunity to repeat the question, or to compare your response to the correct answer and hear the music again. The app covers the following ABRSM aural test content:Īll exercises are fully interactive. Develop the skills to know when a piece of music was written.Practise identifying the features in music that make-up its style and character.Learn to describe texture, structure, dynamics, articulation, tempo and tonality.Improve your recognition of cadences, chords and modulations.Develop your confidence and accuracy at sight-singing (reading and singing the music you see).Exercise your musical memory (remember how music sounds and be able to repeat it).The app can be used in any order, however often you like, on your own or with your teacher. Anyone can use it, but it is designed around ABRSM’s aural tests for Grades 6 to 8. The OFFICIAL ABRSM Aural Trainer contains interactive challenges to help develop your music aural skills (listening skills). ![]() ![]() ![]() Not only is it available, it’s also cost effective and very easy to use. The technology that other retail sectors use to allow consumers to spin the images and get 360 degree product presentations is available right now for YOUR inventory. Online transparency in your vehicle merchandizing is more important now than ever before. What do you think is going to increase their interest in your vehicle? The ability to see its actual condition! Or, even better, the fact that there aren’t any. ![]() The broken images don’t let them see that little dent, scratch or other imperfection. Photos and video are great, but they don’t give consumers the ability to virtually walkaround the vehicle in a continuous motion as if they were on the lot. Why are they passing through? It’s because you aren’t giving them a compelling reason to stop. By using technology, you can impress your website visitors enough to make them stop. So, that being the case, how do you get those 9,700 people to stop on your website? Through technology… just like every other retailer. That means if they are capturing just 2-3% of these, most are missing out on 9,700 of their website visitors! The average dealership will get 10,000 visitors per month. ![]() However, the fact is that dealerships already have enough traffic to improve their business margins – by a huge amount. Many vendors want to sell dealers MORE traffic to their website. Well, I’m here to tell you that result is no longer acceptable. Now, using this example, why should you care?īecause that’s what consumers want! Look, it wasn’t all that long ago that NADA told dealers if they captured 2-3% of consumers on their websites they were doing a good job. ![]() They offer 360 degree interactive views of each vehicle on both the outside AND the inside of the vehicle! Don’t believe me? Just check out Carvana’s website and one of their VDPs. I know what you’re thinking: “We don’t need that!” But guess what? You are wrong. Many also offer 360 degree interactive photos. When you look at a product page (the parallel of our VDP), they provide the ability to zoom in on a picture to look at small details. What’s next? Well take a look at most high-end retailer’s websites. Then video was introduced, beginning with stitched video and progressing to live video walkarounds. Then progressive dealers started taking 40 or more pictures which quickly became the norm. It wasn’t too long ago that one or two pictures of a vehicle on a VDP or listing site was acceptable. Let’s take vehicle inventory marketing as an example. Think about the evolution of marketing in our industry. This has opened doors for tech start-ups to encroach on the market share of dealers who normally wouldn’t have much to worry about. They’re figuring out and solving problems that we’ve ignored for too long. Not necessarily for most dealers, but for the corporate Wall Street owned retailers who DO use the same technology that works in other retail sectors and apply it to the automotive industry. Wall Street finally took notice and, once Warren Buffett entered our industry, things started changing. While the auto industry has stubbornly clung to the old ways of doing business. Most other retail businesses are embracing technology and have a huge head start on catering to the wants and desires of today’s consumers. My point is this - as dealers we’ve been taking the blue pill for far too long. ![]() |
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