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An Irish Company seems to have set its sights on Russian domain names that have been trademarked by makers of luxury Swiss watches who are members of The Swatch Group.

Holmbrook Limited, a company based in Dublin, has found itself in legal battles brought by the brands Longines Watch Co., Rado Uhren and now Tissot AG for hijacking Russian (.ru) domain names that the watchmakers believe are rightfully theirs.

In earlier proceedings, the Moscow Commerical Court sided with Longines and Rado, prohibiting Holmrook from using the domain names and awarding the claimants modest monetary damages, but Tissot has not been as successful. On December 6, 2011, the court ruled against the company, stating that Holmrook was neither the owner of the tissot.ru domain name, nor its administrator. Apparently, Holmrook had given the name and well as administration rights to an individual named Nikolai Mikhailyukov free of charge. Mikhailyukov has been using the site to post information about the French painter, James Jacques Joseph Tissot.

Tissot AG claims that the site was not dedicated to the painter until after charges had already been filed.

Why Holmrook is targeting Swiss watchmakers is unclear; what the company even does is hard to pin down with a simple Google search. Holmrook Limited has no website, no Wikipedia page and no presence within social media. In fact, the bulk of its public activity seems to be defending itself in court against angry Swiss watchmakers.

Steve Levy, a writer for The Fair Winds Blog: DomainStrategy.com, has a theory. “It would seem Holmrook’s main function is investing in domain names (some may call it cybersquatting instead of investing), and I view the use of content relating to the artist James Tissot to be a clever ruse which was specifically intended to avoid enforcement. It would be like someone registering apple.ru and posting pictures of fruit but with the real intention of waiting for the famous computer/mobile device company to seek out the owner and offer them a huge sum to buy the domain.”

On his website, Levy makes the comment that these problems tend to abound in Russian web spaces, due to “lax copyright enforcement and a rampant counterfeiting industry.” His suggestion to businesses is to register any important trademarks in the .ru domain quickly, before cybersquatters do.

An appeal by Tissot was scheduled for Feb. 8, 2012 before the Russian Ninth Commercial Court of Appeals. And it’s a good bet that Omega, Union Glashütte, Breguet, Tourbillon, Calvin Klein and other Swatch Group companies are registering .ru domain names as quickly as possible.

From:Luxury Watches That Impress Review Blog

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Nigel Lamb from Great Britain who is flying the yellow MXS-R, the colours of his team partner Breitling, talks about the Red Bull Air Race: “it’s a sports about man, machine and a battle against time.”
Video Rating: 5 / 5

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Written by: Lisa Pearson

Function shapes form is the fundamental idea behind French luxury watchmakers Bell & Ross. This time device company that started with two childhood friends came to be one of the most innovative of its time due to their collaboration with German designer Sinn who was an expert in making dashboard meters. Bell & Ross, along with their partnership with Sinn, commenced the creation luxury timepieces that demonstrated efficiency, legibility and reliability. Their line of innovative, high-end timepieces would be fashioned to cater to a range of high-risk professionals such as divers, pilots, and astronauts.

French armed forces operative wearing a specially designed Bell & Ross timepiece

 It was only a matter of time that the special operations division of the French armed forces the National Gendarmerie Intervention Group, frequently abbreviated GIGN  or Groupe d’Intervention de la Gendarmerie Nationale would approach Bell & Ross to design a unique time instrument for the men and women of GIGN to assist them in their fight against organized crime and terrorism.

The specialized timepiece created for GIGN was made to exemplify their values of cohesion and professionalism.  Bell & Ross designed the device with their usual blend of as simplicity and reliability but also used the piece to tribute the men and women of GIGN who sacrifice their lives to protect their country from terrorism and organized crime.

The watch bears the GIGN insignia and exhibits a matte black dial, anti-glare sapphire crystal, and photoluminescent hands. The case of the watch is silver and the strap comes in either black rubber or a black canvas strap- both which are sturdy yet comfortable.  Easy to read in either day or night, it is 42mm in diameter which is considered to be an ideal size that allows the time instrument to be practical yet inconspicuous. It also has an impressive 40 hour reserve as well as water resistance up to 100 meters.

The Bell & Ross watch made for the French Armed Forces GIGN

Facing danger at any moment of the day, the operatives in GIGN require a time instrument that is accurate, reliable, and can withstand exposure to a variety of extreme situations. Bell & Ross have an impressive record of creating timepieces for individuals in demanding occupations and has now truly made their mark in history and the fight against terrorism with their unique GIGN timepiece.

From:Luxury Watches That Impress Review Blog

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I am trying to find a summary of the story but I can not find one anywhere. Please help

Answer by Modest the Prince
Jacob whose name was changed to Israel wrestled an angel in the book of Genesis and since he was prevailing over the angel and the angel wanted to be freed. Jacob refused to let him go until he blessed him and the angel asked Jacob what was his name and Jacob said Jacob is my name and the angel said that your name shall no more be called Jacob but Israel and he had 12 sons who became the Nation of Israel. The 2 Jewish tribes (Judah and Benjamin) the one priestly tribes and the 9 Northern Kingdom Tribes.

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We’ve long heard rumblings from independent watchmakers that it is next to impossible to receive parts for repair work on pieces from the larger groups (Swatch, LVMH, Richemont).  Three years ago, the European Confederation of Watch & Clock Repairers’ Association filed a claim with the European Commission that the groups (Swatch admits it is a target, LVMH and Richemont gave no comment) were purposefully withholding parts required for repair so that customers will be required to send their watches directly to the manufacture, a costly process for the customer and a known profit center for watch companies.  But, when the CEAHR filed the complaint, it was quickly disregarded by the EC, utnil December of 2010 when that decision was annulled. 

Now, the EC will dig further into these claims and see if, as one interviewee claims “free competition no longer exists and the brands have no respect for the confidence you have in your usual qualified watchmaker.”  An unnamed repairman at an unnamed watch repair store in Paris (now that’s good reporting, Reuters!) said that “Basically, unless you have a personal relationship with a brand, you cannot get any parts.”

So, we shall just have to wait and see how this plays out. 

(via Reuters)

From:HODINKEE

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Why don’t we have a trade embargo against Japan and the Icelands and Norway until they stop Killing whales? Or maybe burn their boats and confiscate the whaling equipment these are men with guns breaking international laws? Why does The International Whaling Commission (IWC)let them get away with breaking the law and do something? We are so close to loosing these animals and nobody is protecting them? WHY NOT?

Answer by Jon B
Do they not have a right to catch a certian quota? Also, do you then feel that India should do the same to us when we slaughter cows?

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IWC Question&Answer:

He has always bashed him and bashed the IWC when it was season 1 of NXT and today he called him a goofball

Answer by Athletically Sound.
He attacked Cole, Remember?
He never liked him. Used to call him a geek when he was on NXT.

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WAKE UP, PEOPLE!!! UNDERTAKER VS CENA WILL NEVER HAPPEN AT WRESTLEMANIA!!! IF U BELIEVE UNDERTAKER IS RETIRING NEXT YEAR, THEN U’RE IN FOR AN UPSET!

Seeing how WWE will sacrifice HHH’s career this year, it shows u just how much they’re willing to go as long as they don’t have to book Cena/Taker. Let’s not deny ourselves here, WWE will try their hard to book Cena vs Rock next year seeing how Rock is rumored to be inducted to HOF in Florida.

If not, they’re in for another Orton/Cena which was actually planned this year. Taker might end up facing someone new (finally) like Jericho….or maybe Kane again.

Answer by Rated RKO Apex Predator
Where did you here that? Give links please.

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Jacob & Co Question&Answer:

there should not be a war with Jacob and Edward and the teams…Maybe Jacob and Edward should hug or something and call it off.who knows…i am not saying that they should but they could…and i want to see Edward get it butt kicked

Answer by *bOniTa*
VAMOS TEAM JACOB!!

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IWC Question&Answer:

Answer by Nexus 2002 – 2007
Yes, and then even if Cena wins the title from Miz the meltdown will have more impact.

I hope if this happens Rock helping Cena to beat The Miz, then after the match Rock Bottom to Cena setting up Rock vs. Cena for Extreme Rules 2011.

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