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Yahoo
2 days ago
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- Yahoo
Oakley's ‘Perfect' Polarized Sunglasses Are on Sale for as Much as 75% Off, and Buyers ‘Highly Recommend' Them
The Arena Media Brands, LLC and respective content providers may receive compensation for some links to products and services on this website. Oakley's 'Perfect' Polarized Sunglasses Are on Sale for as Much as 75% Off, and Buyers 'Highly Recommend' Them originally appeared on Athlon Sports. Oakley sunglasses are among the most popular shades for men, and for good reason. Buyers say they're comfortable, durable, and of good quality. Usually, you have to fork over anywhere from $150 to $350, but today you can grab a pair at a much more affordable price. Right now, Ashford is selling Oakley Valve Men's Sunglasses for $60. That's as much as 75% off the original retail price of $242, which comes out to $182 in savings. To score this deep discount, you need a promo code. The promo code is: ASHOK60. All you need to do is add the sunglasses to your cart and enter the promo code in the field next to "Apply Discount," and the price of the glasses will be knocked down to just $60. There are three styles available at this ultra-low price, and you can see each of them below. This pair of Oakleys comes in a Polished Black frame and has Black Iridium lenses. They offer 100% UV protection and are polarized. The lens width is 60mm, and they have an arm length of 133mm and a bridge width of 16mm. There are no reviews on Ashford for the sunglasses, but there are over 2,000 on Amazon, where buyers rated them 4.6 stars out of five. "Oakley is my favorite brand of sunglasses, and this pair has a great price point. Lightweight, the fit is perfect, and the lenses wrap slightly so my eyes are protected from the light on all sides," says one reviewer. "Great quality and very functional. It cuts the brightness from the sides as well. Comfortable fit, lightweight, and looks very sharp!" says another reviewer. These Oakleys come with frames that are Matte Smoked Grey and have Grey lenses. They're polarized and offer 100% UV protection. The lens width is 60mm, and they have an arm length of 133mm and a bridge width of 16mm. There are no reviews on Ashford, but there are reviews for a similar style of Oakley sunglasses on Amazon. "Absolutely perfect and what you would expect from this brand," says a satisfied buyer. "Got these for my husband. He absolutely loves them. Pretty comfortable and stylish. Highly recommend," says another buyer. The third pair of Oakleys you can score for this low price comes in Matte Fog frames with Grey lenses. They're also polarized and offer 100% UV protection. The lens width is 60mm, and they have an arm length of 133mm and a bridge width of 16mm. Yet again, there are no reviews on Ashford, but below are a few reviews for a similar style of these Oakley sunglasses on Amazon. "Got it for my hubby, and he just used it all summer and loves it," says one reviewer. "I've tried them all. You can't beat the clarity of Oakley. It's been a challenge to find sunglasses dark enough for these NC summer days. They fit very well and are my favorite Oakleys. I also have the Gascans and Flak 2.0. These are great for my outside work," says another reviewer. "These are polarized, have a great lens, fit perfectly, and are durable. Highly recommend. If you're looking for great Oakley glasses, buy these," says a third reviewer. Ashford offers free shipping on orders of $99 or more, as well as 30-day returns. They also guarantee the authenticity of these sunglasses and label each of them "new and unboxed." Oakley's 'Perfect' Polarized Sunglasses Are on Sale for as Much as 75% Off, and Buyers 'Highly Recommend' Them first appeared on Athlon Sports on May 29, 2025 This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on May 29, 2025, where it first appeared.
Scoop
4 days ago
- Business
- Scoop
Hundreds Of School Students Receive Laptops Through Spark Partnership With Quadrent's Green Lease
Press Release – Spark Through the arrangement with Quadrents Green Lease, Spark leases the laptops its employees use. Once the lease has ended, the laptops are then donated to schools, helping to bridge the digital divide for students without access to essential learning A partnership between Quadrent and Spark has already resulted in hundreds of high school students in South Auckland and Wellington receiving laptops to use at school – with more laptops to be donated over the next four years. Through the arrangement with Quadrent's Green Lease, Spark leases the laptops its employees use. Once the lease has ended, the laptops are then donated to schools, helping to bridge the digital divide for students without access to essential learning tools. Immediate Digital Inclusion Impact To accelerate Spark's donations, Quadrent has bought more than 3,000 laptops from Spark. The proceeds from their resale in the secondary market will fund the purchase more than 800 brand new laptops for donation over the next six months. Four hundred of these have already been delivered to schools. This will provide vital digital resources to up to 30 classrooms, with the first beneficiaries being Papakura High School, Papatoetoe High School, and Māngere College, Mana College, Titahi Bay North School, Porirua College, Manawatu College, and Whare Kura Morehu ō Ratana. Expanding Sustainable Technology Access Long term, Spark is using Quadrent's Green Lease initiative to fund the rollout of new laptops to its employees across New Zealand. By the end of March 2029, Spark will have donated 20% of these high-quality laptops to digital inclusion programmes through the Quadrent Green Lease. Spark's purpose is to help all New Zealanders win big in a digital world 'Our tamariki will live in, create, and lead a world far more digital than it is today, yet for some students, attaining laptop devices required for learning is a barrier,' says Leela Ashford, Corporate Relations and Sustainability Director at Spark. 'That is why we are pleased to partner with Quadrent and participate in their Green Lease initiative to provide the necessary hardware, helping to close the digital access divide.' Ashford adds, 'It also complements Skinny Jump, our subsidised internet access programme, which currently supports over 33,000 homes. More broadly, Spark's charitable trust, the Spark Foundation, continues to support organisations working to close the digital divide through initiatives focusing on digital access, wellbeing, and skills.' Beyond digital inclusion, environmental sustainability and reducing its impact on the natural environment is a key focus of Toitū Sustainability at Spark. 'Our partnership with Quadrent's Green Lease also supports our long-standing programme to reduce e-waste. By recycling our used laptops, we can ensure that technology stays within the system for as long as possible, contributing to a more circular economy,' says Ashford. Quadrent – for a better tomorrow for all Quadrent CEO Martyn Masterson welcomed the partnership, 'The Spark Green Lease rollout is a significant step towards a more sustainable and inclusive digital future in New Zealand. This partnership not only extends the life cycle of technology and reduces e-waste, but it also provides tangible benefits to students who would otherwise go without. 'By shifting from ownership to leasing, Spark is demonstrating true leadership by showcasing how businesses can align financial efficiency with social and environmental impact. 'We're already seeing great results from the Green Lease programme. Last year we donated laptops to Tangaroa College. Its Year 13 PE and Health class saw a lift in attendance from 65% to 85%. Students achieving Merit or higher increased from 17% to 65% and the rate of students receiving a 'Not Achieved' result went from 24% to 0. 'We were thrilled by these results, and we can't wait to see the impact of the latest donations.' Expanding the project Quadrent and Spark are now encouraging other businesses to join the Green Lease programme. Customers who lease laptops from Spark can sign up to the initiative as part of their contract.
Scoop
4 days ago
- Business
- Scoop
Hundreds Of School Students Receive Laptops Through Spark Partnership With Quadrent's Green Lease
Press Release – Spark Through the arrangement with Quadrents Green Lease, Spark leases the laptops its employees use. Once the lease has ended, the laptops are then donated to schools, helping to bridge the digital divide for students without access to essential learning A partnership between Quadrent and Spark has already resulted in hundreds of high school students in South Auckland and Wellington receiving laptops to use at school – with more laptops to be donated over the next four years. Through the arrangement with Quadrent's Green Lease, Spark leases the laptops its employees use. Once the lease has ended, the laptops are then donated to schools, helping to bridge the digital divide for students without access to essential learning tools. Immediate Digital Inclusion Impact To accelerate Spark's donations, Quadrent has bought more than 3,000 laptops from Spark. The proceeds from their resale in the secondary market will fund the purchase more than 800 brand new laptops for donation over the next six months. Four hundred of these have already been delivered to schools. This will provide vital digital resources to up to 30 classrooms, with the first beneficiaries being Papakura High School, Papatoetoe High School, and Māngere College, Mana College, Titahi Bay North School, Porirua College, Manawatu College, and Whare Kura Morehu ō Ratana. Expanding Sustainable Technology Access Long term, Spark is using Quadrent's Green Lease initiative to fund the rollout of new laptops to its employees across New Zealand. By the end of March 2029, Spark will have donated 20% of these high-quality laptops to digital inclusion programmes through the Quadrent Green Lease. Spark's purpose is to help all New Zealanders win big in a digital world 'Our tamariki will live in, create, and lead a world far more digital than it is today, yet for some students, attaining laptop devices required for learning is a barrier,' says Leela Ashford, Corporate Relations and Sustainability Director at Spark. 'That is why we are pleased to partner with Quadrent and participate in their Green Lease initiative to provide the necessary hardware, helping to close the digital access divide.' Ashford adds, 'It also complements Skinny Jump, our subsidised internet access programme, which currently supports over 33,000 homes. More broadly, Spark's charitable trust, the Spark Foundation, continues to support organisations working to close the digital divide through initiatives focusing on digital access, wellbeing, and skills.' Beyond digital inclusion, environmental sustainability and reducing its impact on the natural environment is a key focus of Toitū Sustainability at Spark. 'Our partnership with Quadrent's Green Lease also supports our long-standing programme to reduce e-waste. By recycling our used laptops, we can ensure that technology stays within the system for as long as possible, contributing to a more circular economy,' says Ashford. Quadrent – for a better tomorrow for all Quadrent CEO Martyn Masterson welcomed the partnership, 'The Spark Green Lease rollout is a significant step towards a more sustainable and inclusive digital future in New Zealand. This partnership not only extends the life cycle of technology and reduces e-waste, but it also provides tangible benefits to students who would otherwise go without. 'By shifting from ownership to leasing, Spark is demonstrating true leadership by showcasing how businesses can align financial efficiency with social and environmental impact. 'We're already seeing great results from the Green Lease programme. Last year we donated laptops to Tangaroa College. Its Year 13 PE and Health class saw a lift in attendance from 65% to 85%. Students achieving Merit or higher increased from 17% to 65% and the rate of students receiving a 'Not Achieved' result went from 24% to 0. 'We were thrilled by these results, and we can't wait to see the impact of the latest donations.' Expanding the project Quadrent and Spark are now encouraging other businesses to join the Green Lease programme. Customers who lease laptops from Spark can sign up to the initiative as part of their contract.
Scoop
4 days ago
- Business
- Scoop
Hundreds Of School Students Receive Laptops Through Spark Partnership With Quadrent's Green Lease
A partnership between Quadrent and Spark has already resulted in hundreds of high school students in South Auckland and Wellington receiving laptops to use at school – with more laptops to be donated over the next four years. Through the arrangement with Quadrent's Green Lease, Spark leases the laptops its employees use. Once the lease has ended, the laptops are then donated to schools, helping to bridge the digital divide for students without access to essential learning tools. Immediate Digital Inclusion Impact To accelerate Spark's donations, Quadrent has bought more than 3,000 laptops from Spark. The proceeds from their resale in the secondary market will fund the purchase more than 800 brand new laptops for donation over the next six months. Four hundred of these have already been delivered to schools. This will provide vital digital resources to up to 30 classrooms, with the first beneficiaries being Papakura High School, Papatoetoe High School, and Māngere College, Mana College, Titahi Bay North School, Porirua College, Manawatu College, and Whare Kura Morehu ō Ratana. Expanding Sustainable Technology Access Long term, Spark is using Quadrent's Green Lease initiative to fund the rollout of new laptops to its employees across New Zealand. By the end of March 2029, Spark will have donated 20% of these high-quality laptops to digital inclusion programmes through the Quadrent Green Lease. Spark's purpose is to help all New Zealanders win big in a digital world "Our tamariki will live in, create, and lead a world far more digital than it is today, yet for some students, attaining laptop devices required for learning is a barrier," says Leela Ashford, Corporate Relations and Sustainability Director at Spark. "That is why we are pleased to partner with Quadrent and participate in their Green Lease initiative to provide the necessary hardware, helping to close the digital access divide." Ashford adds, "It also complements Skinny Jump, our subsidised internet access programme, which currently supports over 33,000 homes. More broadly, Spark's charitable trust, the Spark Foundation, continues to support organisations working to close the digital divide through initiatives focusing on digital access, wellbeing, and skills." Beyond digital inclusion, environmental sustainability and reducing its impact on the natural environment is a key focus of Toitū Sustainability at Spark. "Our partnership with Quadrent's Green Lease also supports our long-standing programme to reduce e-waste. By recycling our used laptops, we can ensure that technology stays within the system for as long as possible, contributing to a more circular economy," says Ashford. Quadrent – for a better tomorrow for all Quadrent CEO Martyn Masterson welcomed the partnership, "The Spark Green Lease rollout is a significant step towards a more sustainable and inclusive digital future in New Zealand. This partnership not only extends the life cycle of technology and reduces e-waste, but it also provides tangible benefits to students who would otherwise go without. 'By shifting from ownership to leasing, Spark is demonstrating true leadership by showcasing how businesses can align financial efficiency with social and environmental impact. 'We're already seeing great results from the Green Lease programme. Last year we donated laptops to Tangaroa College. Its Year 13 PE and Health class saw a lift in attendance from 65% to 85%. Students achieving Merit or higher increased from 17% to 65% and the rate of students receiving a 'Not Achieved' result went from 24% to 0. 'We were thrilled by these results, and we can't wait to see the impact of the latest donations.' Expanding the project Quadrent and Spark are now encouraging other businesses to join the Green Lease programme. Customers who lease laptops from Spark can sign up to the initiative as part of their contract
Yahoo
4 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Ashford Agrees to Sell Houston Property to Deleverage Portfolio
Ashford Hospitality Trust, Inc. AHT has taken another step in its strategic plan to deleverage and optimize its portfolio. The Dallas, TX-based REIT announced a definitive agreement to sell the 242-room Hilton Houston NASA Clear Lake in Houston, TX, for $27 million. The transaction, subject to closing conditions, is expected to be completed in June 2025. The sale represents an attractive exit for Ashford, yielding a capitalization rate of 3.2% on net operating income (NOI) or 23.6X Hotel EBITDA after adjustments for anticipated capital expenditures for the 12 months ended April 30, 2025. Excluding capital expenditure adjustments, the sale price represents a 5% cap rate on NOI or 15.2X Hotel EBITDA for the 12 months ended April 30, 2025. This sale will deleverage its Morgan Stanley 17 Pool loan and also result in significant capital expenditure savings going forward. As Ashford moves closer to addressing its strategic financing challenges and realizes gains from its repositioning efforts, it demonstrates a clear focus on creating value for shareholders. The company's assets in the market are well-positioned to capitalize on favorable market conditions while achieving its financial and operational objectives. AHT is expected to grow in the near term as it continues to execute its GRO AHT initiative to drive outsized EBITDA growth and improve shareholder value. However, the softening of hotel industry fundamentals amid macroeconomic uncertainty and an elevated interest rate environment pose concerns for Ashford. Over the past three months, shares of this Zacks Rank #3 (Hold) company have declined 21.8%, wider than the industry's fall of 5.4%. Image Source: Zacks Investment Research Some better-ranked stocks from the REIT sector are VICI Properties VICI and W.P. Carey WPC, each carrying a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy) at present. You can see the complete list of today's Zacks #1 Rank (Strong Buy) stocks here. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for VICI Properties' 2025 FFO per share has been raised marginally over the past month to $2.34. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for W.P. Carey's current-year FFO per share has moved northward by 1% in the past month to $4.88. Note: Anything related to earnings presented in this write-up represents FFO, a widely used metric to gauge the performance of REITs. Want the latest recommendations from Zacks Investment Research? Today, you can download 7 Best Stocks for the Next 30 Days. Click to get this free report Ashford Hospitality Trust Inc (AHT) : Free Stock Analysis Report W.P. Carey Inc. (WPC) : Free Stock Analysis Report VICI Properties Inc. (VICI) : Free Stock Analysis Report This article originally published on Zacks Investment Research ( Zacks Investment Research Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
