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Smartphones, Tablets

Where Are iPhones And iPads Made?

Apple publishes prolonged provide chain reviews annually. These are primarily PR paperwork and the claims made in them ought to be taken with a pinch of salt, however they supply some helpful insights into how the corporate operates. In the latest report, Apple acknowledges that its provide chain spans over 50 international locations. This international community contains over 3 million folks, and hundreds of amenities.

In the report, Apple additionally boasts about supporting numerous human rights and environmental rules, whereas guaranteeing its suppliers are recurrently assessed by third-parties. According to Apple, greater than half 1,000,000 provider workers had been surveyed and interviewed by unbiased our bodies in 2022 alone. The suppliers that fail to fulfill the corporate’s Code and Standards are barred from getting into the chain, the report says.

In a separate document that particulars how Apple works with firms around the globe, it’s acknowledged that suppliers are held to excessive requirements, which incorporates aligning with worldwide labor guidelines and human rights ideas. The doc even touches on little one labor, stating that if such practices are found, the provider is “required to immediately prevent the employee from continuing to work, and return the underage individual to his or her home safely.”

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GODSPEED RICK “SUPER HUNKY” SIEMAN

Godspeed Super Hunky

Rick “Super Hunky” Sieman handed away after a prolonged sickness. Rick was an instrumental determine within the journal world, serendipitously mated to the explosion of filth bike recognition. He was in on the bottom degree with Dirt Bike Magazine which launched in June of 1971. Rick was an indication painter by commerce, began working at Hi Torque promoting adverts for a chopper title and was sucked into Dirt Bike when his writing prowess, wit and humor landed him a job on the workers.

Super Hunky was a pioneer in some ways. He originated the primary shootouts, ramrodded product assessments and comparisons, wrote ‘From the Saddle’, a column that captured the lots along with his humor. Rick was additionally vastly motived to guard our using rights, working with the Phantom Duck of the Desert to battle the huge land closures that have been shutting down a lot of the Mojave Desert.

Super Hunky can be missed. Rest in peace.

The Hunk discussing racing at Blackwater with Dick Burleson in 1983.
The first concern of Dirt Bike journal.
Motorsport

2024 Nissan Frontier Hardbody Price Starts At $42,095, Base Model Is $31,105

The current Nissan Frontier debuted for the 2022 model year after a long previous-generation run. Now, the Japanese brand is bringing back the Hardbody nameplate as a special package for the 2024 Frontier. However, this ’80s nostalgia comes at a price – over $40,000.

The least expensive 2024 Nissan Frontier Hardbody is priced at $42,095. This package is only available on the Frontier SV 4×4 trim, which starts at $36,870 for the shorter 5-foot bed. Nissan states that the Hardbody Package costs $3,890, and there’s also a mandatory $1,335 destination charge for Frontier trims. When you add all of these costs together, you arrive at the aforementioned price.


Motorsport

Challenging Detailing Project: Reviving a Neglected Toyota Supra Mk4

The fourth-generation Toyota Supra, known as the Supra Mk4, was produced from 1993 to 2002. It is highly sought after today, especially rare well-preserved examples. However, finding one in its original condition has become increasingly difficult. One particular black Supra has been left uncared for and hasn’t been washed in years, resulting in a heavily damaged exterior. But with the right tools and knowledge, it is possible to restore its factory look.

Before anything else, the car undergoes a contactless prewash to remove any loose dirt and grime. The Supra is then lifted on a car jack for easier access to the underbody. A thorough wash is done using a microfiber sponge and brushes for intricate areas. The wheels are also taken off and cleaned extensively, especially the front wheels which have accumulated a lot of brake dust. Once the car is clean and dry, the real challenge begins.

All exterior surfaces need to be clayed, which involves using a synthetic poly clay bar to remove bonded surface contaminants. This step is vital before proceeding to the polishing process, particularly for a car that has been exposed to the elements for years. There is still much work to be done, and that’s just for the exterior. The interior makeover is yet to come. Despite the daunting state of the Supra’s paintwork, the results are truly impressive.