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...upstarts like Geely and Chery, it's a formidable task to pierce the cutthroat U.S. market, in which only a handful of sophisticated players (Honda, Toyota, BMW) consistently post profits. Geely was founded as a maker of refrigerators in 1986 and shifted to cars in 1998; Chery launched its first model in 2000. And although Chinese vehicle quality is improving, it lags Western standards by wide margins. Chery's QQ model, for instance, had an average 391 problems per 100 vehicles, according to J.D. Power's latest initial-quality survey. For U.S. models, the average is 118. Chinese manufacturers must...
...FRESH The cosmetics maker (fresh.com) based the look of its bath and beauty collection on a kimono belonging to Sayuri, the film's protagonist. The set includes Fresh's popular Rice Face Wash, a makeup palette and bath oil laced with sake...
...inspiration behind its new collection. Look for kimono-style tops, velvet chinois jackets, tassel necklaces and quilted purses. ICON This artsy cobbler (iconshoes.com) has printed photo stills and details from Geisha sets - including bamboo doors and wall hangings - on a range of shoes and bags. FRESH The cosmetics maker (fresh.com) based the look of its bath and beauty collection on a kimono belonging to Sayuri, the film's protagonist. The set includes Fresh's popular Rice Face Wash, a makeup palette and bath oil laced with sake...
...digital photography is quickly becoming more popular than traditional film. It's that his tools?an 8 inch by 10 inch box camera, silver-emulsion film, and fiber-based paper?are virtually extinct. "The materials I use are becoming endangered species," he says. "A few months ago, my paper maker went bankrupt. I'm negotiating with the new owner to see if they are going to keep making my type of paper if I order enough per year. Kodak stopped making the kind of film I use several years ago, so I have had to search for new makers. Some...
...People have two perceptions of the National Security Council,” she said. “The image that it is a facilitator and its image as a decision maker. It’s a huge responsibility because the decisions could impact the lives of millions...