INTRODUCING THE SMART NOTEBOOK! Welcome to the Future, Where Pen Meets Pixel
The future is now! Practically everything is smart — TVs, phones, even refrigerators. But note-taking still needs a 21st‑century makeover. Wouldn’t it be easier if everything you wrote appeared digitally on your phone screen? Sure, you could jot down important information with word processors, but studies show that writing by hand has many benefits, including creating a more profound connection to the content.
advancements in recent tech. The set comes with a notebook, a pen with a refill, and a charger. When you open it and start writing — with genuine ink on actual paper — it automatically saves your notes and sketches digitally onto your phone via Bluetooth, thanks to N-code technology. WHAT IS N-CODE TECHNOLOGY? A tiny sensor in the pen’s tip captures super fine dots on the page. These dots allow the sensor to read data as you write or draw to instantly transmit the information digitally. You can then edit in the app or erase on the page to see those changes reflected on your screen. There’s even a highlighting feature for making key points stand out; you can also add color! When finished, you can save or share your notes as an image or PDF or export them to Microsoft Word or PowerPoint. Plus, they even have refills on both ink and paper for when you run out. If you want to fully bring your notebook into the digital age, consider a smarter option bridging the gap between traditional note-taking and the internet age. Why waste time transcribing your notes when you can increase efficiency and improve your workflow with one simple tool?
INTRODUCING A TRULY SMART NOTEBOOK
Previous attempts at modernizing the notebook didn’t quite succeed. Their designs relied on a digital screen or polymer alternative to pages, options that didn’t have a natural paper feel. That’s why the new Moleskine Smart Notebook is a complete game-changer.
What looks like a regular journal is one of the most mind-blowing
MC HAMMER’S DECADE-LONG BATTLE OVER UNPAID TAXES STOP — AUDIT TIME!
In the glitz and glamor of the 1990s music scene, MC Hammer was a household name, known for his electrifying dance moves and catchy tunes. However, behind the scenes, the rapper was grappling with a different beat — the rhythm of his finances. Hammer, whose real name is Stanley Kirk Burrell, had a knack for lavish spending. According to reports, he owned 17 cars, a gold hot tub, and even statues of himself. This extravagant lifestyle and his self-proclaimed inability to quit his spending habits eventually led to his financial downfall.
$800,000 in back taxes. Faced with this daunting debt, he took the drastic step of filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection. Unfortunately, this move provided a temporary solution, as his bankruptcy filing only wiped out his debt from prior years, leaving the $800,000 owed to the IRS untouched. Years passed, and the IRS continued to pursue Hammer for the outstanding taxes. In 2013, they slapped him with a $798,033.48 lien, a legal claim on his assets to recover the unpaid taxes. Hammer, ever the defiant entertainer, took to social media, claiming that he had already paid the debt and had the receipt to prove it, stamped by a U.S. federal judge.
However, the IRS was not convinced. In 2020, a court ruled in favor of the tax agency, and to this day, every dollar Hammer earns goes directly to the IRS before he can even catch a glimpse of it. This cautionary tale is a stark reminder that even the most successful individuals can fall prey to financial mismanagement. Hammer’s story teaches the importance of responsible financial planning, tax compliance, and seeking professional assistance when navigating complex tax matters. As the saying goes, “You can’t touch this” — but in Hammer’s case, the IRS proved that they most certainly could, with far-reaching consequences.
In 1996 and 1997, Hammer found himself in trouble with the IRS, owing close to
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