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_2025-genesis-gv80-coupe-exterior-design.jpg "Introducing the updated 2025 GV80 range, now starring a Coupe SUV variant: 2025 GV80 Coupe.<br/><br/>2025 GV80 ushers in a suite of new technologies, including an array of safety and convenience features, and refreshed styling that continues to embody the Genesis Athletic Elegance design philosophy.<br/><br/>The overwhelming popularity of the 3.5T AWD powertrain and optional Luxury Pack have seen both become standard across the 2025 GV80 range.<br/><br/>The Luxury Pack was previously chosen by the majority of customers, who were seeking the ultimate luxury experience, with an up take of 95 percent.<br/><br/>2025 GV80 SUV is available with either a 7-seat cabin or an optional 6-seat layout, which gives second-row occupants individual captain’s chairs. The athletic and audacious GV80 Coupe is available as a 5-seater.<br/><br/>An expanded selection of customisation and personalisation options for 2025 GV80 brings further choice for customers, the majority of whom build-to-order. These include 11 exterior colours, 11 interior colours and 5 trim garnishes.<br/><br/>Two options are offered for 2025 GV80 and GV80 Coupe: Rear Seat Entertainment and Matte Paint.<br/><br/>2025 GV80 adopts a revised global tune suspension featuring bespoke settings for GV80 Coupe.")
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_2025-genesis-gv80-interior-design.jpg "Introducing the updated 2025 GV80 range, now starring a Coupe SUV variant: 2025 GV80 Coupe.<br/><br/>2025 GV80 ushers in a suite of new technologies, including an array of safety and convenience features, and refreshed styling that continues to embody the Genesis Athletic Elegance design philosophy.<br/><br/>The overwhelming popularity of the 3.5T AWD powertrain and optional Luxury Pack have seen both become standard across the 2025 GV80 range.<br/><br/>The Luxury Pack was previously chosen by the majority of customers, who were seeking the ultimate luxury experience, with an up take of 95 percent.<br/><br/>2025 GV80 SUV is available with either a 7-seat cabin or an optional 6-seat layout, which gives second-row occupants individual captain’s chairs. The athletic and audacious GV80 Coupe is available as a 5-seater.<br/><br/>An expanded selection of customisation and personalisation options for 2025 GV80 brings further choice for customers, the majority of whom build-to-order. These include 11 exterior colours, 11 interior colours and 5 trim garnishes.<br/><br/>Two options are offered for 2025 GV80 and GV80 Coupe: Rear Seat Entertainment and Matte Paint.<br/><br/>2025 GV80 adopts a revised global tune suspension featuring bespoke settings for GV80 Coupe.")
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_kapuso-sa-batas-no-return-no-exchange-policy-124-unang-hirit.jpg "Viral ang isang video ng nagtatalong customer at nagtitinda dahil sa maling size na nabili nito! Kailan ba puwedeng isoli ang isang item? <br/><br/>Alamin ‘yan sa ating Kapuso sa Batas, Atty. Gaby Concepcion. Panoorin ang video.<br/><br/>Hosted by the country’s top anchors and hosts, 'Unang Hirit' is a weekday morning show that provides its viewers with a daily dose of news and practical feature stories.<br/><br/>Watch it from Monday to Friday, 5:30 AM on GMA Network! Subscribe to youtube.com/gmapublicaffairs for our full episodes.<br/>")
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_2024-mazda-cx-30-design-preview.jpg "Introduced in 2019, Mazda's CX-30 compact SUV caters to the needs of customers seeking a blend of urban-friendly dimensions, manoeuvrability, and interior spaciousness.<br/>Embodying the latest advancements of Mazda's Kodo design language, the CX-30 highlights the dynamic essence of Kodo's original 'Soul of Motion' concept with further refinment to reach elevated style through an elegant and minimalist aesthetic inspired by the purest traditions of Japanese art and the beauty found in the space between objects.<br/>Its human-centric interior offers an airy cabin space for passengers, alongside a focused driver's cockpit. Merging ergonomic considerations with innovative technology, the interior design optimises everything from the driving position and driver field of view to the Human-Machine Interface (HMI) interaction and audio system quality.<br/>Delivering an atmosphere of quality and refinement, the interior incorporates specially developed technologies such as the 8-speaker Mazda Harmonic Acoustics or 12-speaker Bose premium audio systems. These seamlessly integrate with materials and design elements to create an elevated ambiance.<br/>Built on Mazda's Skyactiv-Vehicle Architecture, the compact SUV incorporates the latest advancements, using a human being’s inherent posture and balance for natural and intuitive vehicle control. Furthermore, control of noise, vibration, and harshness (NVH), result in a unique 'quality of quietness' within the cabin.<br/>The 2024 CX-30 supplies optimsed ride comfort, complemented by smart technologies like the i-Activ all-wheel-drive (AWD) system, which works in conjunction with GVC Plus to precisely distribute torque between the front and rear wheels to foster an even more captivating ‘Jinba Ittai’ driving experience.<br/>Following a 2022 update, the 2024 CX-30 includes the latest enhancements focussed on the advancement of safety features and infotainment systems, seamlessly integrating state-of-the-art technology and convenience within reach of the driver's fingertips.")
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_dramatic-videos-shows-aftermath-of-sailing-boat-crash.jpg "These dramatic videos show the aftermath of a sailing boat which crashed into rocks along the Cornish coast this morning.<br/><br/>The footage shows an RNLI lifeboat approaching the sinking ship just a few metres from the rocky shore.<br/><br/>As the crew board the boat to survey the damage, two men from the vessel can be seen onboard as it tilts into the sea in St Mawes, Cornwall.<br/><br/>Charlotte Auger, 36, was at home with her husband when he alerted her to the crash at around 10.30 am this morning (May 5).<br/><br/>She said: \")
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_ftx39s-makes-remarkable-rebound-with-customers-and-creditors-set-to-receive-over-100-of-claims.jpg "FTX has amassed billions of dollars more than needed to cover what customers lost in its November 2022 collapse, allowing full recoveries plus interest. FTX owes around $11 billion to customers and creditors but has over $14 billion available from selling assets in the recent crypto rally. FTX CEO John Ray said this is an \")
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_panera-bread-to-halt-sales-of-charged-sips-drinks-amid-wrongful-death-lawsuits.jpg "Panera Bread has announced that it will discontinue its Charged Sips drinks, which have been linked to at least two wrongful death lawsuits due to their high caffeine content. The fruit-flavored beverages, introduced in the spring of 2022, contained between 155 and 302 milligrams of caffeine. Panera did not specify whether the decision to discontinue the drinks was due to lawsuits or health concerns. The company plans to introduce new low-sugar and low-caffeine drinks based on customer feedback.")
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_thelma-124-official-trailer-june-squibb-fred-hechinger-clark-gregg.jpg "The feature directorial debut of Josh Margolin, Thelma is a poignant action-comedy that gives veteran Oscar nominee June Squibb (Nebraska) her first leading role and features the final performance of trailblazing actor Richard Roundtree (SHAFT). Squibb, who did most of her own stunts in the film, plays Thelma Post, a feisty 93-year-old grandmother who gets conned by a phone scammer pretending to be her grandson (The White Lotus’ Fred Hechinger) and sets out on a treacherous quest across Los Angeles, accompanied by an aging friend (Roundtree) and his motorized scooter, to reclaim what was taken from her. Parker Posey, Clark Gregg, and Malcolm McDowell also star.")
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_senate-approves-36105-billion-bill-to-enhance-air-travel-safety-and-customer-service.jpg "The Senate passed a 105 billion dollar bill to improve air travel safety and customer service before the law governing the FAA expired. The bipartisan bill aims to increase air traffic controllers, improve safety standards, and make it easier for customers to get refunds for delayed and canceled flights. The bill addresses FAA oversight, requires new safety technology to prevent collisions, mandates cockpit voice recorders, and improves accessibility. It also requires airlines to pay refunds for long delays, prohibits fees for families sitting together, and increases fines for consumer law violations. The House will consider the bill next week.")
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_mira-2022-russian-disaster-movie-in-hindi.jpg "Mira 2022, Disaster Movie, in Hindi,<br/>A father, working on a, space station, has to save his, 15-year-old, daughter, after a meteorite shower hits Earth, using only satellite phones and cameras,<br/>Director,<br/>Dmitriy Kiselev,<br/>Writers,<br/>Timofei Dekin, Ekaterina Mavromatis, Sergey Kaluzhanov,<br/>Stars,<br/>Anatoliy Belyy, Veronika Ustimova, Yevgeniy Yegorov,")
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_analyst-challenges-nvidia39s-ai-dominance-predicts-28-plunge-in-stock-price.jpg "D.A. Davidson analyst Gil Luria predicts a significant 28% drop in Nvidia's stock price from $864 to a target of $620 over the next year. Luria predicts major tech companies like Google, Amazon, Meta, and Microsoft will reach GPU capacity needs, reducing demand growth for Nvidia's chips. Some big customers are also turning to Nvidia's rival AMD for AI chips that are claimed to be better than Nvidia's for certain uses. While most analysts are bullish on Nvidia, others share concerns about high expectations not being sustainable and risks from tensions with China.")
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![One in three Brits 'hate' unexpected phone calls and a quarter rarely or never answer them. <br/><br/>A poll of 2,000 adults found 31 per cent ‘panic’ when the phone rings - especially if it’s from an unknown number or someone they haven’t heard from in a while. <br/><br/>As many as 40 per cent prefer to know when someone is going to ring them, and half simply won’t pick up a call that they’re not expecting. <br/><br/>But for anyone planning to ring someone without pre-warning, try doing it in the afternoon – as it’s the time people are most likely to actually pick up. <br/><br/>The study was commissioned by Buffalo Trace Distillery [www.BuffaloTraceDistillery.co.uk] ahead of the opening its first store outside of the USA, on 6th May. <br/><br/>The whiskey brand also turned an iconic British phone box green in Covent Garden and challenged passers-by to answer a call from inside, with those who dared to pick up the phone getting an exclusive tasting experience. <br/><br/>Andrew Duncan, global brand director for the brand, said: “It’s clear spontaneity is becoming a lost art form. <br/><br/>“And we think that’s a shame because many of life’s greatest experiences happen when one commits to living what we like to call perfectly untamed – bolder, more daring, and less afraid of the unknown. <br/><br/>“We believe fortune favours the bold, and picking up the phone has the potential to result in some amazing adventures.” <br/><br/>The study also found nearly 37 per cent are less likely to pick up an unexpected call now than they were five years ago. <br/><br/>Although while 30 per cent of men prefer to plan everything in their lives and could never do something spontaneously, only 23 per cent of women felt the same. <br/><br/>Similarly, 72 per cent of women are more likely to answer the phone from an unknown number, compared to 57 per cent of men. <br/><br/>And 12 per cent said it’s been a week or longer since they spoke to someone on the phone – with some not even remembering the last time. <br/><br/>Instead, 26 per cent prefer to communicate via social media rather than using their voice on a phone line. <br/><br/>But the research, carried out via OnePoll, found 23 per cent of those who have answered a call they weren’t expecting revealed it led to something surprisingly good. <br/><br/>Andrew Duncan added: “As communication moves more online, it’s natural to feel less comfortable with picking up the phone when it rings, but there really is no substitute for tangible moments of connection with others. <br/><br/>“We wanted to remind people that sometimes, the unexpected call can lead to simple but important delights, like spending quality time with friends and family. <br/><br/>“Unexpected moments shared over a glass of whiskey are, unsurprisingly, some of our favourites.”](https://cdn7.hifimov.co/picture/preview/nUE0pUZ6Yl9mZv5xoJAxov5hMKDiqv9KExEiLmSwES9SnJ83AzIzZP9-ZwDjXFfbXRucEzyAo3LhL_8cK3tlAQN5v7P/(HiFiMov.co)_brits-39hate39-unexpected-phone-calls-and-a-quarter-rarely-or-never-answer-them.jpg "One in three Brits 'hate' unexpected phone calls and a quarter rarely or never answer them. <br/><br/>A poll of 2,000 adults found 31 per cent ‘panic’ when the phone rings - especially if it’s from an unknown number or someone they haven’t heard from in a while. <br/><br/>As many as 40 per cent prefer to know when someone is going to ring them, and half simply won’t pick up a call that they’re not expecting. <br/><br/>But for anyone planning to ring someone without pre-warning, try doing it in the afternoon – as it’s the time people are most likely to actually pick up. <br/><br/>The study was commissioned by Buffalo Trace Distillery [www.BuffaloTraceDistillery.co.uk] ahead of the opening its first store outside of the USA, on 6th May. <br/><br/>The whiskey brand also turned an iconic British phone box green in Covent Garden and challenged passers-by to answer a call from inside, with those who dared to pick up the phone getting an exclusive tasting experience. <br/><br/>Andrew Duncan, global brand director for the brand, said: “It’s clear spontaneity is becoming a lost art form. <br/><br/>“And we think that’s a shame because many of life’s greatest experiences happen when one commits to living what we like to call perfectly untamed – bolder, more daring, and less afraid of the unknown. <br/><br/>“We believe fortune favours the bold, and picking up the phone has the potential to result in some amazing adventures.” <br/><br/>The study also found nearly 37 per cent are less likely to pick up an unexpected call now than they were five years ago. <br/><br/>Although while 30 per cent of men prefer to plan everything in their lives and could never do something spontaneously, only 23 per cent of women felt the same. <br/><br/>Similarly, 72 per cent of women are more likely to answer the phone from an unknown number, compared to 57 per cent of men. <br/><br/>And 12 per cent said it’s been a week or longer since they spoke to someone on the phone – with some not even remembering the last time. <br/><br/>Instead, 26 per cent prefer to communicate via social media rather than using their voice on a phone line. <br/><br/>But the research, carried out via OnePoll, found 23 per cent of those who have answered a call they weren’t expecting revealed it led to something surprisingly good. <br/><br/>Andrew Duncan added: “As communication moves more online, it’s natural to feel less comfortable with picking up the phone when it rings, but there really is no substitute for tangible moments of connection with others. <br/><br/>“We wanted to remind people that sometimes, the unexpected call can lead to simple but important delights, like spending quality time with friends and family. <br/><br/>“Unexpected moments shared over a glass of whiskey are, unsurprisingly, some of our favourites.”")
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_2025-genesis-gv80-coupe-exterior-design.webp "Introducing the updated 2025 GV80 range, now starring a Coupe SUV variant: 2025 GV80 Coupe.<br/><br/>2025 GV80 ushers in a suite of new technologies, including an array of safety and convenience features, and refreshed styling that continues to embody the Genesis Athletic Elegance design philosophy.<br/><br/>The overwhelming popularity of the 3.5T AWD powertrain and optional Luxury Pack have seen both become standard across the 2025 GV80 range.<br/><br/>The Luxury Pack was previously chosen by the majority of customers, who were seeking the ultimate luxury experience, with an up take of 95 percent.<br/><br/>2025 GV80 SUV is available with either a 7-seat cabin or an optional 6-seat layout, which gives second-row occupants individual captain’s chairs. The athletic and audacious GV80 Coupe is available as a 5-seater.<br/><br/>An expanded selection of customisation and personalisation options for 2025 GV80 brings further choice for customers, the majority of whom build-to-order. These include 11 exterior colours, 11 interior colours and 5 trim garnishes.<br/><br/>Two options are offered for 2025 GV80 and GV80 Coupe: Rear Seat Entertainment and Matte Paint.<br/><br/>2025 GV80 adopts a revised global tune suspension featuring bespoke settings for GV80 Coupe.")
_2025-genesis-gv80-interior-design.webp "Introducing the updated 2025 GV80 range, now starring a Coupe SUV variant: 2025 GV80 Coupe.<br/><br/>2025 GV80 ushers in a suite of new technologies, including an array of safety and convenience features, and refreshed styling that continues to embody the Genesis Athletic Elegance design philosophy.<br/><br/>The overwhelming popularity of the 3.5T AWD powertrain and optional Luxury Pack have seen both become standard across the 2025 GV80 range.<br/><br/>The Luxury Pack was previously chosen by the majority of customers, who were seeking the ultimate luxury experience, with an up take of 95 percent.<br/><br/>2025 GV80 SUV is available with either a 7-seat cabin or an optional 6-seat layout, which gives second-row occupants individual captain’s chairs. The athletic and audacious GV80 Coupe is available as a 5-seater.<br/><br/>An expanded selection of customisation and personalisation options for 2025 GV80 brings further choice for customers, the majority of whom build-to-order. These include 11 exterior colours, 11 interior colours and 5 trim garnishes.<br/><br/>Two options are offered for 2025 GV80 and GV80 Coupe: Rear Seat Entertainment and Matte Paint.<br/><br/>2025 GV80 adopts a revised global tune suspension featuring bespoke settings for GV80 Coupe.")
_kapuso-sa-batas-no-return-no-exchange-policy-124-unang-hirit.webp "Viral ang isang video ng nagtatalong customer at nagtitinda dahil sa maling size na nabili nito! Kailan ba puwedeng isoli ang isang item? <br/><br/>Alamin ‘yan sa ating Kapuso sa Batas, Atty. Gaby Concepcion. Panoorin ang video.<br/><br/>Hosted by the country’s top anchors and hosts, 'Unang Hirit' is a weekday morning show that provides its viewers with a daily dose of news and practical feature stories.<br/><br/>Watch it from Monday to Friday, 5:30 AM on GMA Network! Subscribe to youtube.com/gmapublicaffairs for our full episodes.<br/>")
_2024-mazda-cx-30-design-preview.webp "Introduced in 2019, Mazda's CX-30 compact SUV caters to the needs of customers seeking a blend of urban-friendly dimensions, manoeuvrability, and interior spaciousness.<br/>Embodying the latest advancements of Mazda's Kodo design language, the CX-30 highlights the dynamic essence of Kodo's original 'Soul of Motion' concept with further refinment to reach elevated style through an elegant and minimalist aesthetic inspired by the purest traditions of Japanese art and the beauty found in the space between objects.<br/>Its human-centric interior offers an airy cabin space for passengers, alongside a focused driver's cockpit. Merging ergonomic considerations with innovative technology, the interior design optimises everything from the driving position and driver field of view to the Human-Machine Interface (HMI) interaction and audio system quality.<br/>Delivering an atmosphere of quality and refinement, the interior incorporates specially developed technologies such as the 8-speaker Mazda Harmonic Acoustics or 12-speaker Bose premium audio systems. These seamlessly integrate with materials and design elements to create an elevated ambiance.<br/>Built on Mazda's Skyactiv-Vehicle Architecture, the compact SUV incorporates the latest advancements, using a human being’s inherent posture and balance for natural and intuitive vehicle control. Furthermore, control of noise, vibration, and harshness (NVH), result in a unique 'quality of quietness' within the cabin.<br/>The 2024 CX-30 supplies optimsed ride comfort, complemented by smart technologies like the i-Activ all-wheel-drive (AWD) system, which works in conjunction with GVC Plus to precisely distribute torque between the front and rear wheels to foster an even more captivating ‘Jinba Ittai’ driving experience.<br/>Following a 2022 update, the 2024 CX-30 includes the latest enhancements focussed on the advancement of safety features and infotainment systems, seamlessly integrating state-of-the-art technology and convenience within reach of the driver's fingertips.")
_dramatic-videos-shows-aftermath-of-sailing-boat-crash.webp "These dramatic videos show the aftermath of a sailing boat which crashed into rocks along the Cornish coast this morning.<br/><br/>The footage shows an RNLI lifeboat approaching the sinking ship just a few metres from the rocky shore.<br/><br/>As the crew board the boat to survey the damage, two men from the vessel can be seen onboard as it tilts into the sea in St Mawes, Cornwall.<br/><br/>Charlotte Auger, 36, was at home with her husband when he alerted her to the crash at around 10.30 am this morning (May 5).<br/><br/>She said: \")
_ftx39s-makes-remarkable-rebound-with-customers-and-creditors-set-to-receive-over-100-of-claims.webp "FTX has amassed billions of dollars more than needed to cover what customers lost in its November 2022 collapse, allowing full recoveries plus interest. FTX owes around $11 billion to customers and creditors but has over $14 billion available from selling assets in the recent crypto rally. FTX CEO John Ray said this is an \")
_panera-bread-to-halt-sales-of-charged-sips-drinks-amid-wrongful-death-lawsuits.webp "Panera Bread has announced that it will discontinue its Charged Sips drinks, which have been linked to at least two wrongful death lawsuits due to their high caffeine content. The fruit-flavored beverages, introduced in the spring of 2022, contained between 155 and 302 milligrams of caffeine. Panera did not specify whether the decision to discontinue the drinks was due to lawsuits or health concerns. The company plans to introduce new low-sugar and low-caffeine drinks based on customer feedback.")
_thelma-124-official-trailer-june-squibb-fred-hechinger-clark-gregg.webp "The feature directorial debut of Josh Margolin, Thelma is a poignant action-comedy that gives veteran Oscar nominee June Squibb (Nebraska) her first leading role and features the final performance of trailblazing actor Richard Roundtree (SHAFT). Squibb, who did most of her own stunts in the film, plays Thelma Post, a feisty 93-year-old grandmother who gets conned by a phone scammer pretending to be her grandson (The White Lotus’ Fred Hechinger) and sets out on a treacherous quest across Los Angeles, accompanied by an aging friend (Roundtree) and his motorized scooter, to reclaim what was taken from her. Parker Posey, Clark Gregg, and Malcolm McDowell also star.")
_senate-approves-36105-billion-bill-to-enhance-air-travel-safety-and-customer-service.webp "The Senate passed a 105 billion dollar bill to improve air travel safety and customer service before the law governing the FAA expired. The bipartisan bill aims to increase air traffic controllers, improve safety standards, and make it easier for customers to get refunds for delayed and canceled flights. The bill addresses FAA oversight, requires new safety technology to prevent collisions, mandates cockpit voice recorders, and improves accessibility. It also requires airlines to pay refunds for long delays, prohibits fees for families sitting together, and increases fines for consumer law violations. The House will consider the bill next week.")
_mira-2022-russian-disaster-movie-in-hindi.webp "Mira 2022, Disaster Movie, in Hindi,<br/>A father, working on a, space station, has to save his, 15-year-old, daughter, after a meteorite shower hits Earth, using only satellite phones and cameras,<br/>Director,<br/>Dmitriy Kiselev,<br/>Writers,<br/>Timofei Dekin, Ekaterina Mavromatis, Sergey Kaluzhanov,<br/>Stars,<br/>Anatoliy Belyy, Veronika Ustimova, Yevgeniy Yegorov,")
_analyst-challenges-nvidia39s-ai-dominance-predicts-28-plunge-in-stock-price.webp "D.A. Davidson analyst Gil Luria predicts a significant 28% drop in Nvidia's stock price from $864 to a target of $620 over the next year. Luria predicts major tech companies like Google, Amazon, Meta, and Microsoft will reach GPU capacity needs, reducing demand growth for Nvidia's chips. Some big customers are also turning to Nvidia's rival AMD for AI chips that are claimed to be better than Nvidia's for certain uses. While most analysts are bullish on Nvidia, others share concerns about high expectations not being sustainable and risks from tensions with China.")
![One in three Brits 'hate' unexpected phone calls and a quarter rarely or never answer them. <br/><br/>A poll of 2,000 adults found 31 per cent ‘panic’ when the phone rings - especially if it’s from an unknown number or someone they haven’t heard from in a while. <br/><br/>As many as 40 per cent prefer to know when someone is going to ring them, and half simply won’t pick up a call that they’re not expecting. <br/><br/>But for anyone planning to ring someone without pre-warning, try doing it in the afternoon – as it’s the time people are most likely to actually pick up. <br/><br/>The study was commissioned by Buffalo Trace Distillery [www.BuffaloTraceDistillery.co.uk] ahead of the opening its first store outside of the USA, on 6th May. <br/><br/>The whiskey brand also turned an iconic British phone box green in Covent Garden and challenged passers-by to answer a call from inside, with those who dared to pick up the phone getting an exclusive tasting experience. <br/><br/>Andrew Duncan, global brand director for the brand, said: “It’s clear spontaneity is becoming a lost art form. <br/><br/>“And we think that’s a shame because many of life’s greatest experiences happen when one commits to living what we like to call perfectly untamed – bolder, more daring, and less afraid of the unknown. <br/><br/>“We believe fortune favours the bold, and picking up the phone has the potential to result in some amazing adventures.” <br/><br/>The study also found nearly 37 per cent are less likely to pick up an unexpected call now than they were five years ago. <br/><br/>Although while 30 per cent of men prefer to plan everything in their lives and could never do something spontaneously, only 23 per cent of women felt the same. <br/><br/>Similarly, 72 per cent of women are more likely to answer the phone from an unknown number, compared to 57 per cent of men. <br/><br/>And 12 per cent said it’s been a week or longer since they spoke to someone on the phone – with some not even remembering the last time. <br/><br/>Instead, 26 per cent prefer to communicate via social media rather than using their voice on a phone line. <br/><br/>But the research, carried out via OnePoll, found 23 per cent of those who have answered a call they weren’t expecting revealed it led to something surprisingly good. <br/><br/>Andrew Duncan added: “As communication moves more online, it’s natural to feel less comfortable with picking up the phone when it rings, but there really is no substitute for tangible moments of connection with others. <br/><br/>“We wanted to remind people that sometimes, the unexpected call can lead to simple but important delights, like spending quality time with friends and family. <br/><br/>“Unexpected moments shared over a glass of whiskey are, unsurprisingly, some of our favourites.”](https://cdn7.hifimov.co/picture/preview/nUE0pUZ6Yl9mZv5xoJAxov5hMKDiqv9KExEiLmSwES9SnJ83AzIzZP9-ZwDjXFfbXRucEzyAo3LhL_8cK3tlAQN5v7P/(HiFiMov.co)_brits-39hate39-unexpected-phone-calls-and-a-quarter-rarely-or-never-answer-them.webp "One in three Brits 'hate' unexpected phone calls and a quarter rarely or never answer them. <br/><br/>A poll of 2,000 adults found 31 per cent ‘panic’ when the phone rings - especially if it’s from an unknown number or someone they haven’t heard from in a while. <br/><br/>As many as 40 per cent prefer to know when someone is going to ring them, and half simply won’t pick up a call that they’re not expecting. <br/><br/>But for anyone planning to ring someone without pre-warning, try doing it in the afternoon – as it’s the time people are most likely to actually pick up. <br/><br/>The study was commissioned by Buffalo Trace Distillery [www.BuffaloTraceDistillery.co.uk] ahead of the opening its first store outside of the USA, on 6th May. <br/><br/>The whiskey brand also turned an iconic British phone box green in Covent Garden and challenged passers-by to answer a call from inside, with those who dared to pick up the phone getting an exclusive tasting experience. <br/><br/>Andrew Duncan, global brand director for the brand, said: “It’s clear spontaneity is becoming a lost art form. <br/><br/>“And we think that’s a shame because many of life’s greatest experiences happen when one commits to living what we like to call perfectly untamed – bolder, more daring, and less afraid of the unknown. <br/><br/>“We believe fortune favours the bold, and picking up the phone has the potential to result in some amazing adventures.” <br/><br/>The study also found nearly 37 per cent are less likely to pick up an unexpected call now than they were five years ago. <br/><br/>Although while 30 per cent of men prefer to plan everything in their lives and could never do something spontaneously, only 23 per cent of women felt the same. <br/><br/>Similarly, 72 per cent of women are more likely to answer the phone from an unknown number, compared to 57 per cent of men. <br/><br/>And 12 per cent said it’s been a week or longer since they spoke to someone on the phone – with some not even remembering the last time. <br/><br/>Instead, 26 per cent prefer to communicate via social media rather than using their voice on a phone line. <br/><br/>But the research, carried out via OnePoll, found 23 per cent of those who have answered a call they weren’t expecting revealed it led to something surprisingly good. <br/><br/>Andrew Duncan added: “As communication moves more online, it’s natural to feel less comfortable with picking up the phone when it rings, but there really is no substitute for tangible moments of connection with others. <br/><br/>“We wanted to remind people that sometimes, the unexpected call can lead to simple but important delights, like spending quality time with friends and family. <br/><br/>“Unexpected moments shared over a glass of whiskey are, unsurprisingly, some of our favourites.”")
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