Manchester United fans planning GM boycott

George Kennedy — Mon, 06 Aug 2012 15:31:00 EST

Filed under: Marketing/Advertising, Chevrolet, GM, UK

Fans of the popular British ~~futbol~~ soccer team Manchester United are calling for a boycott of the club and their sponsors in the wake of a recently announced massive General Motors sponsorship deal. According to a Reuters report, the Manchester United Supporters Trust (MUST) is the group calling for the boycott. MUST released a statement last week outlining the group's intentions: "The boycott strategy is intended to send a loud and clear message to the Glazer family and club sponsors that without the support and purchasing power of the fans - the global strength of Manchester United brand doesn't actually exist."

Those strong words come in the wake of the General Motors sponsorship deal with Manchester United, which may in part have led to the ousting of marketing boss Joel Ewanick from his post at GM. To get the Chevrolet Bowtie on the club's iconic red jerseys, GM will be $70 million next year, with a 2.1-percent increase each following year.

MUST claims that the Glazer family is diluting the team by putting it in debt in the $1.23 billion takeover. The group may be alluding to the upcoming IPO of the team. Manchester United is looking to raise $330 million by trying to move 16.7 million shares on a public offering August 9.

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Terrahawk shows you how to erect a mobile sniper's tower in under two minutes

Jonathon Ramsey — Tue, 06 Sep 2011 12:58:00 EST

Filed under: Aftermarket, Minivan/Van, Etc., Police/Emergency, Specialty

Just one minute and 45 seconds after purchasing a Mobile Utility Surveillance Tower from Terrahawk, you can have a (low-flying) bird's-eye view of your surroundings. You'll be more comfortable than any bird, however, in your climate-controlled guard tower, but you might be slightly more constrained when it comes to handling your 'business.'

Pitched as a tool for surveillance or emergency response, Terrahawk will be demonstrating the M.U.S.T. for Congress this week. it's a seriously sinister-looking Ford E-Series van, but we suppose bad guys can't be caught with the Good Ship Lollipop. Still, Terrahawk might want to paint "Free Hugs!" on the side and avoid parking near any schools if the 25-foot tower isn't deployed. Either way, we can see this being just the thing for anything from well-heeled game hunters to the NASCAR fan who wants to outdo everyone else in a camper. No word on cost, but while you check your disposable income, you can follow the jump to watch the video of it in (slow) action.

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