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Since the launch of Industry4.0 initiative and with the desire to improve product development, product-lifecycle-management (PLM) technologies have been slowly evolving in the background. PLM technologies have come a long way from just allowing a basic collection of product information to platforms that are capable of incorporating information coming from Computer-aided technologies (CAx) systems, Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP), manufacturing execution systems (MES), Supply Chain Management (SCM) and Life-cycle Assessment (LCA) tools.
With the increasing demand for mass customisation, the manufacturing sector must have a deeper understanding of the product – process workflow. To achieve this, businesses are turning more towards data-driven manufacturing, extracting every bit of information from product lifecycle management systems. With PLM, it is possible to manage the data generated during the various phases of the product lifecycle, this, in turn, can reduce the time required to bring a novel product to the market or extend the lifespan of an existing product. In a rapidly changing global market, manufacturing organisations are having to switch from a more traditional static operational business models to a more pro-active model. These pro-active models would leverage the ERP, MES and SCM systems to be capable of reacting to changing customer needs and market trends. This will help manufacturing organisations to stay competitive.
Globalisation has opened the doors for designers and manufacturing organisations to work together to build a product. This has brought about its own unique set of challenges while not only working with a diverse set of expertise but also the data associated with it. Standardised software packages will be a key element to bringing about a solution to this. With globalisation bringing about the need to create a collaborative working environment, PLM technology can provide this environment with structured data that was generated during a product lifecycle, available to various stakeholders involved with the development.
At University College Dublin, Laboratory for Advanced Manufacturing Simulation and Robotics (UCD-LAMS), we are developing projects deploying technologies like process automation tools into a CAD-CAM workflow so that designers / engineers may be more productive. With automation of tedious elements within a product lifecycle workflow, designers / engineers can focus on more complex tasks. Software packages specialised in Robotic process automation (RPA) could be used to handle repetitive tasks that would otherwise require a significant part of designers' / engineers' available time.
Currently, UCD-LAMS is also engaged in conducting experiments in the area of improving product development workflow with particular emphasis on how additive manufacturing (AM) processes may be integrated in the design, validation and production processes. Although standardisation is coming about in AM, the digital workflow of AM allows for the faster direct integration of manufacturing information with design tools. This will give more information to designers regarding what the impact of particular design decisions will be on the production process and product quality. With Cloud Manufacturing (CM) and Agent-based systems, designers/engineers can co-ordinate with scheduling and control operations remotely utilising an MES from any part of the globe. All this has been made possible due to the rapidly evolving nature of the PLM infrastructure.
In summary, the advantages of employing product lifecycle management technology include:
- Better management of product information.
- Support of collaborative engineering workflow utilising a common working environment.
- Stronger integration with external stakeholders by providing standardised access to technical information.
- More efficient reuse of product information for future product / process iterations.
- C. Holligan, V. Hargaden and N. Papakostas, "Product lifecycle management and digital manufacturing technologies in the era of cloud computing," 2017 International Conference on Engineering, Technology and Innovation (ICE/ITMC), Funchal, 2017, pp. 909-918, doi: 10.1109/ICE.2017.8279980.


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What Elon Musk's Twitter Acquisition Means for Communications
By Sarah Babbitt, VP of Agency Marketing, with excerpts from my Padilla colleagues Rosalie Morton and Kim Foster
All eyes are on Twitter and Elon Musk. The world's richest person officially purchased the social platform he signaled may be "dying."
We've admittedly seen some of Twitter's impact for brands diminish. The exception is pockets of clients with highly active audiences there and hypertargeted campaigns). Still, he spent $44 billion on Twitter, with plans to "unlock its extraordinary potential." So, here are possible communications and marketing impact points we're watching.
Brand safety & misinformation vigilance
Musk's pledged dedication to "free speech" sparks concerns that progress from Twitter's years-long focus on "healthy conversation" (eliminating harassment, trolling, misinformation) may reverse.
From my Padilla colleagues POV piece on the deal: Given that the laws governing free speech vary from country to country, there will most certainly be questions about what recourse people and brands have when they are defamed or otherwise attacked on the platform. Time will tell, but depending on the change of voice/sentiment on the platform, community managers will need to keep an extra eye on comments, as well as which posts show up alongside paid content/ads.
Advertising landscape changes
If toxic content increases alongside changes to empower free speech, advertisers could boycott Twitter. Alternatively, Musk may go ad-free or amend current (beloved) ad features.
Also from my Padilla colleagues: In a thread of since-deleted tweets in early April, Musk made some noteworthy comments about advertising on the platform, suggesting that Twitter Blue (the subscription-based version) should go ad-free, even going as far as to say the platform shouldn't have ads at all. Let's assume Twitters ads remain… we will need to keep a close watch for shifts in targeting parameters and ad efficacy, as well as the open-source algorithm, to understand what will perform from an advertising perspective on Musk's Twitter.
CEO as activist, influencer, creator progression
Elon Musk is an extreme example when it comes to social media and PR presence. He is outspoken and controversial. He's been known to troll and even spread misinformation.
We don't condone the latter. However his business interest and personal use of Twitter signals the progression of a few trends we've talked about before: social capitalism and executive positioning on social media.
Executives today are all but demanded to be more than a traditional business leader. We expect them to have social and political views, passions and initiatives. We expect them to ignite and lead conversations with bold and thought-provoking ideas, messages and content.
As The Information founder and highly regarded journalist Jessica Lessin wrote, "Elon is the ultimate creator and he's going to embolden others to act as he does… This is a tremendous shift from the typical role of a CEO, which consists of leading a company and being accountable to their shareholders… And the trend of CEOs answering first and foremost to their own personal ambitions and brands isn't going to stop with Elon."
We applaud and champion the use of social media for authentic expression and idea sharing by executives. And we wonder (even hope) that Musk's investments — financial and time spent — will inspire other CXOs to see the weight of all-important executive communications efforts.
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Development and standardization of a phonological processing test in Arabic
The present study reports on the development and standardization of a test of phonological processing in Arabic, a language that has been less researched in terms of reading processes potentially due to a limited number of standardized tools. The test includes measures of phonological awareness, phonological memory and rapid naming, and ameasure of non-word reading to link with (phonological) decoding skills in reading. Primary and middle school versions of the test showed good levels of reliability and variability in children's performance within and across grades, suggesting that the test can reliably differentiate children with differing levels of phonological skills across the target population.Findings are discussed in relation to Arabic language and literacy, theories of phonological processing and issues related to the teaching of the Arabic orthography.
Keywords: Testing; Phonological processing; Arabic literacy
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The researchers developed the peptide proxofim, which perturbs the interaction between FOXO4 interaction with p53. Proxofim affects so called Senescent Cells: cells that play a major role in ageing. Perturbing the connection turned out successful in mice: they became healthier and more alert, which they showcased by running in their cages. The changes were noticeable in 30 days. Proxofim so far doesn't have a negative side-effect on the health of the mice. Whether or not the discovery will have the same effect on humans is yet to be examined.
Proxofim takes on senescent cells
Proxofim kills senescent cells; which play a key role in ageing. The cells are irreparably damaged and were on their way to die a programmed cell-death. However, when this process blocks before a cell truly dies, a senescent cell is formed. These cells continue to function on a low level. However, these senescent cells do not function like regular cells. They are pro-inflammatory, meaning that they create an inflammatory response in their surroundings. They are also thought to impair tissue function and are thought to accelerate aging and the onset of age-related diseases.
Proxofim kills these cells and helps surrounding stem cells in making new tissue. The mice already experienced the positive effects of the peptide: they became more active and healthier.
A lot of possibilities for the future
Athough researchers previously managed to delay ageing, turning back the clock proved to be more difficult. The Erasmus MC team, which was led by Peter de Keizer, thus sees a lot of possibility for the discovery. It could, for example, be used in research covering natural healthy ageing. The peptide also seems to hold a great deal of promise for cancer research. To further develop the discovery, De Keizer and his team are considering starting a business to try and find more investments.
At the moment, the peptide has only been tested on mice. The discovery is protected with several patents, but other researchers are allowed to get free licensing, under a few conditions. The researchers with Erasmus MC want to start a clinical trial with the discovery, as soon as they have further investigated the safety. At some point in time, the researchers want to start testing the peptide in humans; preferably those with aggressive forms of cancer or signs of ageing.
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Twain Harte, California – One of the UK's leading social and mobile game companies, Outplay Entertainment, today announce that Idol Words, the fun, fast and addictive jungle-themed word puzzle has arrived on both iOS and Amazon. Word hunters will now have the chance to grab the game with loads of cool stats locked in and ready to compare with friends as well as having over 50 trophies to unlock and collect.
"Idol Words for Amazon and iOS is the complete package; achievements, stats, daily challenges and fun with friends! We're delighted to be bringing the world's wildest word hunt to the platform!" notes Producer, Stephen King.
You'll flip for Idol Words. A fun, fast-paced word search adventure where you face-off with friends to spell words using ever-changing letters and powerful boosts! Use the temple's ancient stone letters to spell words – the longer, the better! Use all the letters on the game board and watch as it flips to reveal a whole new challenge. The more words, the more flips… the more flips, the more points. How many words can you discover? How high can you score? Your adventure awaits.
* Challenge Your Friends – Search, spell and scramble your way to the highest score after 3 rounds to win
* Board-Busting Boosts – Freeze Time, Flip the Board, or send your score soaring with a 4x Multiplier
* Rumble In The Jungle – Chat, brag and challenge, and take the top spot in our global leaderboards
* Brilliant Brain Teasers – Try a unique new puzzle every day and enjoy 4 modes of play
* Become The Ultimate Word Hunter – Compare endless stats and unlock over 50 Trophies
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* iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch
* Requires iOS 4.3 or later
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Idol Words 1.15.1 is Free and available worldwide through the App Store in the Games category. There is also an Adnrid version available on Amazon for $2.99 (USD). For more information, please contact the Lunch PR team.
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Linux: After downloading, right-click the file and select "Open with 'Wine Program Loader'". Two icons will appear on your desktop. You can trash the "lnk" icon. Double-click the "desktop" icon and then click "Mark as Trusted". The icon will change its name to "The Indian in the Cupboard". Double-click it to open the activities.


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With another action-packed month of MMA in the books, MMA Junkie looks at the best fights from May 2020: Here are the five nominees, listed in chronological order, and winner of MMA Junkie's "Fight of the Month" award for May.
At the bottom of the post, let us know if we got it right by voting on your choice.
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The Nominees
Vicente Luque def. Niko Price at UFC 249
Vicente Luque (18-7-1 MMA, 11-3 UFC) picked up a second career win over Niko Price (14-4 MMA, 6-4 UFC) in their rematch, but it required far more effort to put his welterweight counterpart away than the first time around.
Luque submitted Price in 2017, but this time was lulled into a bloody slugfest that carried over into the third round. Price's face was a mangled mess, and Luque continued to apply pressure until he shut the left eye of his opponent and the referee decided to step in.
Anthony Pettis def. Donald Cerrone at UFC 249
It's unfortunate both Donald Cerrone (36-15 MMA, 23-12 UFC) and Anthony Pettis (23-10 MMA, 10-9 UFC) came into their rematch badly in need of a victory because the two veteran warriors put on a show in which neither could fairly be called a loser.
After going toe-to-toe for three rounds, the scorecards declared Pettis the winner in their welterweight matchup after a hard-fought battle, earning 29-28 scores across the board.
Nate Landwehr def. Darren Elkins at UFC on ESPN 8
Nate Landwehr's (14-3 MMA, 1-1 UFC) handy work on Darren Elkins (24-9 MMA, 14-8 UFC) in their featherweight matchup reminded fans at home how bloody fighting can get.
Landwehr took on seasoned veteran Elkins in his sophomore octagon appearance and was all-action. The bout turned out to be a bloody back-and-forth battle that ended in a decision for Landwehr.
Song Yadong def. Marlon Vera at UFC on ESPN 8
Song Yadong (16-4-1 MMA, 5-0-1 UFC) further elevated his status as one of the top prospects in the sport when he snapped Marlon Vera's (17-6-1 MMA, 9-5 UFC) win streak in a somewhat controversial manner.
The 22-year-old Yadong remained unbeaten through his octagon tenure by beating his most difficult to challenge to date with a unanimous decision victory over Vera after a gritty affair. Yadong got 29-28 scorecards across the board, landing many powerful strikes over the 15 minutes and overcoming a late push from Vera.
Billy Quarantillo def. Spike Carlyle at UFC on ESPN 9
Billy Quarantillo (14-2 MMA, 2-0 UFC) and Spike Carlyle (9-2 MMA, 1-1 UFC) may not be the most recognizable names, but they certainly garnered some new fans in a thrilling back-and-forth affair.
Quarantillo and Carlyle went shot-for-shot over three rounds in a 150-pound catchweight affair. It was a very close fight, but in the end the judges favored Quarantillo's offense as the more effective and granted him the decision.
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The Winner: Vicente Luque vs. Niko Price
It was a much more competitive fight than their first meeting, but the winner was still the same as Vicente Luque topped Niko Price in their rematch at UFC 249.
After scoring a second-round submission win in October 2017, Luque picked up a third-round TKO due to a doctor's stoppage at 3:37 after an offensive assault that shut the eye of Price. "The Silent Assassin" has now won eight of his past nine fights.
Control of the fight was taken by Luque in the opening two minutes as he landed a number of chopping leg kicks on Price that caused damage and irritation. Price wouldn't let it stop him completely, though, and marched forward with strikes of his own before getting a takedown. Price threatened with a submission, but Luque was able to get up and, despite taking a front kick to the face, landed some good strikes to close the round.
The pair went right back to work to begin the second frame. Luque took advantage of Price's aggression, landing solid counter-punches and continuing to batter the legs of his opponent with kicks. Price found a groove and answered, though, connecting hard on Luque and putting him in some danger. Price got too wild, however, and was dropped with a tight right hand. He recovered and got back up, while Luque stayed disciplined and picked Price apart with punches and kicks to close a strong round.
For the first time in his UFC career, Price saw a third round. He responded well, offering a high output to start the frame. Luque showed patience as Price trie to walk him down, mixing up his offense to the face and body of his opponent. Price's grit was evident, though, because he kept on trying and throwing, even going for a takedown attempt. Unfortunately for him, Price couldn't find the one big moment he needed to turn the tide, and it was Luque who got it. Luque dropped a bloodied Price with just over two minutes late, but somehow didn't get the finish.
Price's eye was badly swollen, though, and referee Jason Herzog decided to intervene and bring in the doctor. After a brief exchange, Price was deemed unfit to continue and Luque was awarded the win.
"I prepared for the best Niko Price possible," Luque said in his post-fight interview with Joe Rogan. "I beat him last time and I knew he would come prepared and ready. … First event back with everything that's going on and I just wanted to put on a show."


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Diablo Woodland Cross - Cyclocross
Hosting a cyclocross "legal" race at the new venue of the Diablo Woodland Cross was a challenge. Long grass, brush, and woods did not lend itself to the easier stake and tape courses commonly raced.
Several members of the Diablo Cycling Team, as well as their friends, rose to the challenge, contributing dozens of hours creating a course that included elements of gravel, mountain bike, and cyclocross. Feedback was positive overall, mostly due the unique nature of the features.
Men Cat 1/2/3 Masters 50+ (12 total)
Brent Rohrs - 4th
John Robertson - 8th
Men Cat 1/2/3 Masters 35+ (8 total)
Brian Davis - 3rd
Men Cat 3/4 Elite (15 total)
Adam Koenig – 20th (flat tire)
Men Cat 4/5 Elite (31 total)
Adam Koenig – 11th
Men Cat 4/5 Masters 35+ (11 total)
Adam Koenig – 10th
Full Results: www.crossresults.com/race/10606#r124204
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Genre: Drama/Comedy
Starring: Siqin Gaowa, Chow Yun Fat, Zhao
Wei, Shi Ke, Lu Yan
Director: Ann Hui
Rating: PG
Year Made: 2007
- Interview with the director and the casts
- Making of
Languages: Mandarin/Cantonese
Subtitles: English/Chinese/
Traditional Chinese
Aspect Ratio: Widescreen
Sound: Dolby Digital 5.1
Running Time: 1 hr 53 mins
Region Code: NTSC 3
This is a tragicomedy with a warm and humanistic
perspective. It scans through the vicissitudes of current
Chinese society and explores modern values and views of life
of the Chinese society and people where changes are taking
place. One morning Auntie encounters a charming middle-age
man Pan in the park. They fall in love at first sight. However
Auntie loses all her money in a joint investment with Pan
and Pan has vanished out of her life forever. Auntie also
encounters a poor country woman Jin Yonghua on the street.
She provides shelter for this homeless woman. To her surprise,
she discovers that the woman makes a living as a swindler.
All these incidents seem such a blow to Auntie that she falls
from an overpass. While in hospital, her daughter that they
have never see each other for 15 years visit her...
Before I continue to blabber on with the review for this flick,
I must admit that I might have been rather dense and wasn't
capable to appreciate the "higher intellectual musing"
of the issue that was presented here.
biggest draw for this film (personally) would be the involvement
of Chow Yun Fatt and the direction of Ann Hui, one of the
noted directors in Hong Kong. It also collected a number of
awards such as the Best Actress (Siqin Gaowa) and Best Original
Film Score (Joe Hisaishi) at the 27th Annual Hong Kong Film
Awards. This film was also nominated for Best Picture and
Best Director at the same award. Understandably the expectation
of this film was quite high; specially Chow Yun Fatt stuck
with this film and left Red Cliff because of creative differences
(reads disapproval with the scripts or monetary disrupts as
rumours had it which made it even more intriguing as one wonder
how much does The Postmodern Life of My Aunt had to retain
the service of Mr. Chow).
biggest problem of this movie was episodic manner of story
telling with very little linkage. First we were introduced
to the Auntie's (Siqin Gaowa) visiting nephew and his
little unique romance interest. But before there is any build
up to this introduction, the nephew had to leave as abruptly
as he entered the story. Then
came Chow Yun Fatt's hammy swindling con man who "stole"
all of Auntie's money (shouldn't be a spoiler
as it' listed on the synopsis of the Dvd's back
cover). Not only that, this movie also introduced another
shady character who "betrayed" Auntie's
trust and supposedly the combination of those two characters
caused Auntie to be so hurt that she fell from the stairs.
As again, both various story arc did little to escalate the
emotional aspect of these film and Auntie's fall wasn't
impactful at all.
none of the various story arcs were impactful at all. Even
the twist that Auntie's daughter (Zhao Wei) revealed
after Auntie got admitted to hospital felt uneventful. All
these story arcs managed to show Auntie's character
as a proud, osy, overly upright, stingy character with a tinge
of regret with the choices she made in life.
there more to it? Supposedly these are representations of
change in the Chinese society in the times of change but I
guess only those who like to over think a movie will be able
to find those interpretations and enjoy this film.
I am not well verse in what the director and writer was trying
to say but as a layman watching The Postmodern Life of My
Aunt, the story wasn't engaging enough, nor was it comedic
enough. In fact, it felt so monotonous realistic that it's
like following the exploits of that kapoh (overly inquisitive)
self righteous aunty from wet supermarket. Pending what interest
you, this definitely didn't do it for me.
On the second disc, contain the extras for this film.
Teaser Trailers section - Teaser trailer #1 runs
9 mins long and basically condense the whole movie. Do not
watch if you don't want to be spoiled for this movie.
Teaser trailer #2 felt more like a proper trailer. Why is
it called teaser when it doesn't really function as
a teaser? As again, this is beyond my understanding.
with the Director and Cast -
Basically an interview section with director, writer and cast
with Chow Yun Fatt notably absent. One notable bad point during
Siqing Gaowa interview was how the cameraman set up the shot,
placing the actress in the middle of the shot while Siqing
Gaowa talks to her left side, leaving a lot of dead space
in this shot.
amateurish mistake here was during the interview with Joe
Hisaishi, the famous Japanese composer who did this movie's
soundtrack. Besides having him talking in an awkward angle,
there isn't any English or Chinese subtitle that helps
the viewers to understand what's being said. The last
time I check, this is a Hong Kong DVD and not a Japanese DVD
(which normally are not foreign language friendly).
Highlights (or "The Making of" that listed
on the back of the DVD cover) - Right from the start,
it's quite obvious that "the making of segment
was going to be an amateurish effort as it seems that it's
being capture by someone on set with a DV cam. It doesn't
even come with a title page to tell what aspect of the film
making that this "making of" segment is trying
to show.
it felt very raw, it does show the stars and various personals
behavior and interaction as it is. So if you always wanted
to visit Ann Hui's set or checks out the various process
of film making (even the pointless time wasting on set), then
give this section a spin.
video is presented in both Mandarin and Cantonese soundtracks.
Although this DVD is from Hong Kong, most of the actors are
from China and personally, the Mandarin soundtrack is the
way to go. It also comes with Chinese and English subtitles.
Review by Richard Lim Jr
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30 Sep 2019
The effect of clothing display racks are very important for clothing stores,and the layout of clothing display racks in stores is helpful to the clothing sales.
How to put the clothing display racks in clothing stores to attract consumers' attention?
I think a magnificent shirt wall is the best choice! When customers come to the shop, they will turn their eyes to the clothing on the clothing display rack as soon as they enter the door.
The clothing display racks are full of beautiful and colorful goods. Subconsciously, customers will feel that so many goods will always have a suitable one for themselves, thus increasing customers' stay time for clothes and improving customers' desire to buy!
Our shirt display rack is a combination of multi-layer racks and storage cabinets. Most shirts can be placed neatly on the layers, in good order, not only giving people a sense of cleanliness and neatness, but also let customers see bright, for this spectacular clothing wall to stay. The shirts on the layers can be displayed regularly and independently according to different styles, sizes and colors. The shirts put up in this way will be a beautiful scenery in the shop and attract more customers' attention. This is not only beautiful, but also organized, customers can also select their favorite clothes in a short time!
The bottom of our fashion display cabinet is the storage cabinet, which greatly improves the stability of the display cabinet. Drawer-style design, convenient for shopkeepers to accept and pick up the items in the cabinet, receipt cabinet can be placed in different sizes of clothing, clothing gift boxes, gift bags and other small items, reduce store storage pressure, but also make the goods in the process of sale more convenient and fast!
Such a clothing wall not only adds vitality and color to the store, but also improves the rate of customers entering the store!
Keywords: clothing display racks
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There are several main reasons a guy won't commit to a woman he started seeing or has been dating for a while. Although, for obvious reasons, every situation is very unique and different, there are common obstacles out there that that lead to commitment issues and prevent many women from finding and enjoying a committed relationship. Running your situation by the following checklist might provide you with an insight as to why the guy you have been seeing is not willing to be in a committed, exclusive relationship with you, or why no guy has been willing to commit to you lately, or ever:
1. You are going for the wrong type of guy and assume way too much and too early about the guys you meet
As hard as it is for me to believe, I see women in their thirties and even forties go for guys who are "bad boys". These women keep insisting that they are only attracted to guys with muscles. With all due respect to our very subjective physical and sexual needs and preferences, that kind of high-school mentality is not going to help these women find the right guy, and they are going to run into the same problem – a guy who is aloof and/or who doesn't really know what he wants (yet) or a guy who is only looking to get laid.
In order to find a life partner, you need to recognize and accept that it's the qualities other than muscles, muscle cars and tattoos that make that kind of man. Before you can meet and attract the kind of guy who will commit and who you would want to commit, you need to be able to recognize him when he comes your way. This also means that you need to stop assuming too much and too soon about some guys and dismissing them as potential partners before giving them and yourself a chance before you dismiss them. Being careful and picky is good, but being too picky and too presumptive might make you miss out on connecting with great guys, because you assumed way too early that you are not interested based on something very insignificant – such as his less than the most creative pick-up line, or a bold spot on his head or the fact that he is an inch shorter below your "minimum requirements."
Also, is it possible that your range of age and height of the guys you are looking to meet is too narrow? If you set the guys' age limit at 34-39, are you saying that if you meet a great guy who is 41, you are not going to date him? What if is he 33? It's important that you are flexible about your requirements and that you don't forget that we, humans, are more than the sum of our qualities and parts.
Remember the "Sex and the City" show and how the main female character would quickly dismiss guys for a big reasons, small reason or completely insignificant reasons? Why this makes for an interesting show, in real life by doing this you run the risk of not connecting with the guys who, while not perfect, but be wonderful potential relationship partners if you could look beyond that one or two little flaws that in the end don't make that much of a difference. This doesn't mean you have to lower your standards or settle for less than you deserve, but it does mean that you should be flexible for your own good.
2. You limit the times and the places where you are willing to meet guys
If you wait for Fri/Sat night to meet that special guy and during you week you look and act completely unapproachable, you are probably missing out on over 90% of the guys who could be potential serious relationship partners. Ask any guy in any major city whether he thinks that women look and act approachable during the daytime, and see what the say. T
You may be wondering how you know if you are unapproachable. The test is extremely simple. Just ask yourself one question. Do any normal guys around you ever come up to you and talk to you, or at least smile at you? If not, and assuming you are not unattractive, this means that you are doing something wrong that makes you come across as unfriendly and unapproachable. In my book "What You Wish Your Knew about Men" I talk about this significant obstacles of radiating unfriendly energy and how to eliminate it.
This doesn't mean that you have to stare at and smile at every guy you see, but making it clear in your own subtle ways that you are interested in a guy when you find someone attractive at a restaurant, coffee shop, grocery store, or anywhere else can go a long way toward allowing you to meet more and better guys. That guy at a grocery store or a coffee shop is not drunk and is not looking to hook up at that very moment, so your interaction with him has a chance to be more interesting and more meaningful.
3. You are too busy to date anyone, let alone work toward a committed relationship
If you work ten or more hours a day and your career comes ahead of everything, you will most likely pay the price by having a harder time dating and finding love. A guy who finds out that this great girl he met works till late hours of the day and gets up at 5 in the morning will be discouraged to even ask her out, because he knows that any kind of good time they might have when they go out will be interrupted by her need to go to sleep at 9:00 pm or so, not to mention the difficulties of even setting up a date with someone who is that busy.
You may think that being too busy makes you sound more interesting and important and attractive, but that's not how guys see it. Just because you like guys who are ambitious and dedicated to their work (in part or in whole because you also want to avoid the deadbeats who sit around and do nothing all day), guys don't look at women the same way. We certainly don't want a woman to be lazy or dumb, but being obsessed with career is almost equally unappealing. We know that when all of the woman's energy is directed to work & school, very little emotional and physical energy is left for romance.
4. Guys are turned off by one or more things you do or say
Do you talk too much when out on a date or at any other time when you talk to a guy? If so, it's time for me to remind you that excessive chatter is one of the things that turn men off earlier and quicker than anything else? Or, is it possible that you make one of these first date mistakes? Perhaps there is something else about your behavior or manner of speaking that makes the guys: "She is good enough to sleep with a few times, but is definitely not good enough to be in a relationship with or marry."
5. Guys lose interested in any potential for a committed relationship with you due to your sexual incompetence
A sure way to lose a guy's interest is by not being a great partner in bed. While chemistry and compatibility are to an extent out of our control and they are often pre-determined by nature, there are things you can do and there are also things you must not do in order to make yourself a better sexual partner.
6. You refuse to recognize that many guys are not ready to commit even to the perfect woman, because they are not presently interested in any kind of committed relationship.
As you surely know, many guys love the game and the excitement that the variety and novelty when it comes to dating brings into their lives. Even more men would be playing the field for longer or for as long as they can if they knew how to do that, and if they had the looks and means to do so. You can be the most perfect woman in every way that has ever been born on the planet, but that won't change what that kind of guy wants and what he doesn't want. Sometimes, you can easily recognize that kind of guy. He is too smooth and too well put together. He says and does all the right things. If that's the case, he is probably an aspiring Casanova. You might enjoy spending time with him or even have an affair with him, but you must keep in mind that he is probably not someone who is going to sacrifice all the fun he has for being with one woman – at least not at that point in his life.
7. You continue rationalizing your dating and relationship issues by blaming men year after year
There are plenty of guys who are liars, cheaters and assholes for one reason or another. Who knows – they might even be the majority of the male kind. Blaming your less than satisfactory love life on that is understandable but not productive, as it's not going to change your "bottom line" and it's not going to improve your own relationships with the opposite sex. Stop wasting time on complaining about how awful the men are and instead make sure you do your best on your part in order to be the best woman you can be, and also in order to adjust your mindset, attitude and behavior in a way that will make you both more attractive and more approachable.
8. You refuse to change yourself and/or your appearance and continue just "being yourself".
One of the most common yet also the worst kinds of advice I have ever heard is "be yourself". While the intentions behind that advice might be good, the end result is … no result. Being yourself hasn't worked for you so far, and that's one reason you reading this article. Contrary to what some say, changing and improving yourself, or even learning how to behave or look at things from others doesn't mean you are not being true to yourself, but it means taking initiative to improve yourself and your dating life. If being true to yourself means being stuck at where you are and refusing to recognize how you can make yourself more attractive, then I would rather never be true to myself.
Whether it's changing your style or hair or losing weight – under the risk of sounding obvious I will remind you that the importance of your appearance cannot be overstated. I would encourage you to ask some of your friends who are known for being open and honest with you if there is anything about your body, make-up, clothes, the way you walk or your body language that makes you more or less attractive or approachable to men.
9. You don't bring anything exceptional to the table that would make a guy want to commit to you as opposed to continue dating different women
This might just be the most important factors in this list. What do you bring to the table that makes you different, special and better than all those other women that the guy you met has gone out with in the past few months or years? Are you much more feminine and funnier than all those other girls? Are you more giving and affectionate? Are you incomparably passionate in bed? Do you know how to disagree without starting to yell and fight? If you are not, why would he want to commit to you out of all those other women?
10. You ignore the guys who seem to have been interested in your for a while instead of giving them and yourself a chance
Are there guys out there in your life who have been flirting with you for months or years, and who you never thought of as potential romantic partners? Perhaps it's time to revisit who they are and see if flirting back going out with any of them might be an interesting idea. After all, you have nothing to lose, and having a date with a guy who obviously likes you and has been admiring you for a while shouldn't be too painful of an experience.


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The Clinical Trials Consortium is comprised of more than thirty key industry stakeholders from the El Paso, Texas; Juarez, Mexico, and southern New Mexico region. Members include hospital and health systems, physicians, clinical research coordinators, integrated research organizations, diagnostic service providers, academic faculty and others. As the Executive Sponsor, the Medical Center of the Americas Foundation serves as a convener and neutral facilitator for the Clinical Trials Consortium.
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Playa Quesera is located on the eastern side of Curu National Park. This is one of the most beautiful and most popular white-sand beaches in the Nicoya Peninsula with crystal clear water. You'll also get the opportunity for some snorkeling before we head off for a BBQ lunch on Tortuga Island. Tour includes snorkeling equipment, entrance fee to Playa Quesera, fruit and beverages.
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A fun-filled day starting with a 40-minute boat ride to Isla Tortuga, during which you may be lucky enough to see turtles, dolphins and whales. Upon arrival at the white sandy beach which is ideal for swimming, you'll have the opportunity to go snorkeling (or you could just stay and enjoy the surf!). A BBQ lunch is included with this tour as well as fruit, juice, beer and water.
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Volume 180, 201813th International Conference Modern Electrified Transport – MET'2017
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Effectiveness of urban transport modes
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Social expectations in terms of improving the conditions of life in cities whilst increase of mobility poses a difficult challenge for urban transport organizers. At the same time, conditions related to sustainable development policies with scarce resources and available reserves focus attention on transport optimization and reduction of environment harmful impacts. The paper presents an assessment of the efficiency of urban transport in terms of capacity, energy use, CO2 emissions and costs, based on data on European medium cities in traffic conditions - peak (congestion) and off-peak traffic (no congestion). Compared were road vehicles: cars and buses of different propulsion, motorcycles and also rail vehicles: metro, tram/light rail and trains/heavy rail. The results are presented in tables or in graphs. The comparisons make it possible to identify the most efficient, in various scenarios, transport modes and may be helpful in deciding on issues related to the provision and organization of urban transport. In this article, cost evaluation omits external costs (although CO2 emissions are taken into account) but includes fixed and variable costs associated with the use of vehicles (including fuel costs, maintenance, inspections, depreciation, insurance).In the preparation of the article information available in literature, publication and reports, particularly of the European Commission one was used.
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IV Doc Makes Hangover House Calls
By By GENEVIEVE SHAW BROWN, ABC News, Good Morning America January 20, 2014
IV doctor is a new NYC service that will come to your apartment and relieve your hangover with IV fluid.
If you're so hung-over you can't get to the local drug store for Advil, there's a new service that claims it can bring relief to your door.
The I.V. Doctor is a house call hangover service in New York City run by a urologist. Dr. Elliot Nadelson and his team provide in-home, hotel or office I.V. hydration for dehydration relief to members all hours of the day or night. The staff person that shows up at your door will hook you up to a fluid IV with optional anti-nausea, anti-heartburn and anti-inflammatory medication.
"Our clients call us on demand because they need to resume their daily routine and don't have time to nurse their hangover or get over their flu symptoms," said Nadelson. "People are depending on them and they are depending on us."
The service, Nadelson said, works like this. A client calls after a long night out hosting their clients, for example, for an IV hydration treatment (hangover relief). Nadelson calls the client to "obtain a health history and discuss with the patient a tailored treatment." Nadelson will recommend a nurse or a physician's assistant be dispatched to the appointment.
I.V. Doctor, he said, hires only "highly trained" nurses and PAs. Most have worked emergency rooms or intensive care units for at least two years. "Several of our nurses have their certified registered nurse infusion certificate," he said.
Besides hangovers, I.V. Doctor treats dehydration from flu, overexertion and jetlag.
The service claims patients will start to feel hangover relief in 30 minutes. It works so fast because, according to I.V. Doctor, oral intake of fluids and vitamins has an absorption rate of 50 – 60 percent, where as I.V. hydration is 100 percent absorbed.
There's a similar service in Las Vegas. Hangover Heaven is a bus that cruises the Strip and makes in-room calls. They claim to have treated more than 10,000 hangovers on the bus and at their Vegas Hangover clinic.
And like those who visit Vegas, New Yorkers play hard. "New York is the city that doesn't sleep," said Nadelson. "It's the nightlife, culture, and financial epicenter of the world – so naturally people work hard and play harder."
But not all doctors think hangover-relief-by-I.V. is a great idea.
"Anyone drinking to the point where they need IV rehydration has a drinking problem," said ABC News Chief Medical Editor Dr. Richard Besser. "I would hope that as part of this service IV Doctor is also referring their patients for alcohol counseling."
In a report released earlier this month, the Centers for Disease Control said 38 million U.S. adults drink too much. And only one in six adults talk with their doctor, nurse, or other health professional about their drinking.
Nadelson said that though it hasn't happened yet, if a client came to him several times in a week for IV hydration, he would refer them to counseling.
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Shocking giant GLACIER CALVING generates a huge tsunami-like wave at Glacier National Park in Argentina.
Ice calving, also known as glacier calving or iceberg calving, is the breaking of ice chunks from the edge of a glacier.[1] It is a form of ice ablation or ice disruption. It is the sudden release and breaking away of a mass of ice from a glacier, iceberg, ice front, ice shelf, or crevasse. The ice that breaks away can be classified as an iceberg, but may also be a growler, bergy bit, or a crevasse wall breakaway. Calving of glaciers is often accompanied by a loud cracking or booming sound before blocks of ice up to 60 meters (200 ft) high break lose and crash into the water. The entry of the ice into the water causes large, and often hazardous waves. The waves formed in locations like Johns Hopkins Glacier can be so large that boats cannot approach closer than 3 kilometers (1.9 mi). These events have become major tourist attractions in locations such as Alaska. Many glaciers terminate at oceans or freshwater lakes which results naturally in the calving of large numbers of icebergs (Learn more here: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ice_calving )


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CHARLOTTE -- A collection of postgame news and notes after the Charlotte Bobcats defeated the Boston Celtics 94-89 Monday night at Time Warner Cable Arena:
With Spike Lee the latest to stand up on his soap box and publicly condemn Kevin Garnett for his on-court behavior, joining a line that grows deeper each day with opposing coaches, players and a slew of national pundits, Celtics coach Doc Rivers jumped to the defense of his star forward before Monday's game against the Bobcats.
"That means he's on their mind, that's fine by me," Rivers said. "Kevin does nothing wrong, he plays the game the right way. I think all these people that call him out would take him on their team right now. Other than that, I could care less about that stuff."
Lee, a Knicks superfan, told ESPNNewYork.com that Garnett cursed him out "for no reason" during Boston's visit to Madison Square Garden on Dec. 15 and suggested that Garnett "needs to calm the [expletive] down."
Suns coach Alvin Gentry went on the radio last week and suggested he's lost respect for Garnett due to his antics, which included tapping Channing Frye below the belt as he released a 3-pointer (Garnett was ejected amidst the ensuing dust-up). Lakers coach Phil Jackson jabbed Garnett about the low blow soon after.
Rivers said he was unaware of Gentry's comments, but also brushed them off.
"Actually, I didn't know Alvin said anything," Rivers said. "I'll just let Alvin talk. He seems to do that well."
Garnett picked up his team-leading eighth technical foul of the season Monday night for shoving Charlotte's Gerald Henderson less than a minute into the second half. Eduardo Najera told reporters that Garnett elbowed him in the face near the end of the game, but said he told Garnett "he hits like my grandma."
Rivers noted that the anger directed at Garnett could be traced to Boston's success.
"[The criticism] says that our team is pretty good," Rivers said. "When they were bad in Minnesota, you heard nothing. So that's all it is. Kevin's not going to change. Kevin's a terrific player, he plays the right way. I think all coaches would love their players to play like Kevin Garnett, to be like Kevin Garnett, and act like Kevin Garnett. I don't worry about it."
Celtics rookie Avery Bradley, on assignment with Maine of the NBA Development League, was in North Dakota on Sunday watching the national TV broadcast of the Celtics' triumph over the Magic when Marquis Daniels suffered a bruised spinal cord and was taken off on a stretcher in a scary scene at TD Garden.
Bradley instinctively reached for his cell phone and fired off a text message for Daniels. To his surprise, he soon got a reply back from Daniels saying he was going to be OK.
"I was a little scared," Bradley said. "A little bit after it happened, I texted Marquis. I looked back at my phone and I got a text back form him. I was like, 'All right, he's OK.'"
Like Bradley, Rivers traded texts with Daniels and said it's been encouraging. Daniels was discharged from New England Baptist Hospital Monday morning after completing a battery of tests.
"He's feeling a lot better," Rivers said. "He's fine. As far as playing, I don't know how fine he'll be. That's going to take a while. As far as life, he'll be OK. That's all that matters to me right now."
But as a coach, Rivers admitted to thinking ahead, and while the team will give Daniels a week or so to gauge his early recovery, if he's going to be sidelined beyond the month or two doctors initially projected, the team is going to have consider making a roster move in order to add depth at the swingman spot.
The Celtics are hoping to get Delonte West back later this month, adding a key bench cog, but they remain dangerously thin on the wing with only Von Wafer behind captain Paul Pierce.
"Delonte's not a 3, so I don't know what we're going to do," Rivers admitted. "What we have to do is wait and see what Marquis' situation is and how long that will be. And if that's long, then we have to do something. We have to get another 3, let's be honest."
For a fleeting moment late last month, the Celtics were healthy enough that they were set to assign rookie Luke Harangody to the Red Claws, hoping to get him the same type of playing time that Bradley was enjoying with the D-League affiliate. Then the injury bug started chomping down so hard that the Celtics were forced to not only keep Harangody, but recall Bradley as well.
"We were [close to sending Harangody down]," Rivers said. "Then we had these little injuries and we decided to keep him up."
With seven DNPs in the 10 games before Monday night's battle in Charlotte, Harangody had logged only 31 minutes since Jan. 19, and 21 of those came in a lopsided win over the lowly Cleveland Cavaliers. He got early action Monday, spending time as power forward in an undersized frontcourt alongside Glen Davis in the first quarter.
Harangody hit the only shot he took -- a 3-pointer -- and finished with 7:05 of floor time, but did not see action in the second half.
* Bradley got word he was being recalled Sunday, but making the trek to Charlotte wasn't easy. He caught a 5 a.m. flight from North Dakota, where the Claws had a weekend series, to Minneapolis before continuing on to Charlotte. He was available for Monday's game, but Rivers had said he would try his best not to use him so soon after his return. Bradley got a friendly welcome from Pierce, who teased him about the hair he'd grown out to battle the winter chill in Portland.
* The Bobcats played much of the game without their own captain, Stephen Jackson, who got two technical fouls for barking at officials late in the second quarter and was ejected. Charlotte seemed to feed off his departure. "They just put another guy in," Rivers said. "Gerald Henderson was terrific down the stretch and Najera gave them energy. They beat us -- you think about what they did -- they just put in energy at the end of the game and we couldn't match it."
* South Carolina football coach Steve Spurrier sat courtside and earned a mixed reaction when put on the JumboTron in the first quarter. Rivers spent time chatting with Spurrier before the game. "It's the first time I've met him in person. We've talked many times, that's what we were laughing at. I have two helmets in my office at home in Orlando, one is Spurrier's South Carolina helmet and one is Ronnie Lott, so he liked that."
* One real positive for the Celtics: Kendrick Perkins recorded three blocks on the night, a great sign in his recovery and one of the few areas he's struggled with since his return. Perkins finished with eight points on 4-of-6 shooting with seven rebounds over 35:25. He got into a dust-up with Kwame Brown over a foul he gave to prevent a basket and it led to Brown and Pierce earning double technicals.
* Rookie center Semih Erden sat out Monday's game with a right adductor strain. He admitted after the game that he's not feeling great, but wasn't certain how long he'd be out. Hop HERE for more on Boston's injury situation.


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Sylvia Laurent and Nick Lang make a quick transition from a martial arts practice session into something far more intimate and sensual today as Nick starts worshipping the Hungarian beauty's legs and beautifully pedicured size 8 feet. Sylvia quickly gets Nick's rod in a sole grip footjob move, stroking his meat and demonstrating the agility of her red-polished toes. Wanting a little more of her guy, she sucks his cock for awhile, but presents her feet to us in a series of closeups that highlight her wrinkled soles and curling toes. When they begin to fuck and suck, Sylvia continues to tease us by shoving her peds in our direction so that we can ima…
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On Valentine's Day, get to the "heart" of the matter by checking out this steamy set of Sylvia Laurent! This Hungarian blonde is truly in a pink mood as she poses for us in a camisole, tap pants, stockings, and marabou slippers all in that color. Getting down on a couch she shows us the crotch of her panties, wedged warmly between her cheeks, and then she slides her hand underneath the waistband and plays with her pussy. It doesn't take her long to show us the pink that pulses within her core, as she pulls apart her cunny lips and gives us gigantic closeups of her snatch. You'll feel as if you're standing on the rim of a fleshy volcano as y…
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Sylvia Laurent – Sparkling streams of honeyed piss!
Young brunette Sylvia Laurent is back in a medical action here, and her pink is open for some sexy peeing!
Sylvia Laurent returns to the DDF studios, but she is sporting a new, hot haircut and getting down to the nastiest DP we have ever seen her deliver! Enjoy this hottie getting down and dirty! First she interrupts James' and Bob's game of cards, but soon the have forgotten about it as she sucks there two cocks hard. Then she gets spit roasted like a human shish kebab before they move into some anal and DP action with lots of PTM and ATM thrown in. As the boys feel their seed rise she drops to her knees and takes both loads on her face!


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Chinese smartphone maker ZTE has now officially announced a new smartphone under the Nubia brand in India. The latest Nubia product coming to India is Nubia M2 Lite.
In terms of specifications, the ZTE Nubia M2 Lite comes with 5.5-inch HD (1280x720p) display which has 2.5D curved glass. The smartphone comes with 4GB of RAM in it. For this RAM, we get 32GB of storage which can be expanded using a micro SD card. It gets an Octa-Core MediaTek MT6750 SoC in it.
For photography lovers, the Nubia M2 Lite comes with 13MP of main camera with f/2.2 aperture and LED Flash. On the front, it has 16MP sensor with f/2.0 aperture.
- 5.5-inch HD (1280 x 720p) display
- 2.5D curved glass display
- 1.5 GHz Octa-Core MediaTek MT6750 64-bit processor
- 32GB of internal storage with microSD
- 13MP rear camera with LED Flash, f/2.2 aperture
16MP front-facing camera with 5P lens, f/2.0 aperture, 79.8-degree wide-angle lens, soft LED flash
- Android Marshmallow With Nubia UI 4.0
- Fingerprint scanner
- 4G, WiFi, Bluetooth 4.0, GPS + GLONASS
- 3000mAh battery
Price & Release date:
The Nubia M2 Lite comes in Black and Gold colors. It is prices at ₹13999 in India and is available for purchase starting today from Amazon India.


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There are some vehicles that will forever leave an impression on you.
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Whether it was your first car, the first muscle car you dreamed of, or perhaps the shiny model you saw on the road.
Some of us are brand loyal and that's all it takes. And sometimes you just get to experience a vehicle for yourself and you want it to last.
Let me introduce you to a vehicle that had that effect on us: the 2017 Lexus RX 450h F Sport.
2017 Lexus RX 450h F Sport
After spending a month in the 2017 RX, even our girls were sad to see it go. Typically they get excited about finding out which new car is coming, but not this week.
They were actually sad to see this incredibly luxurious SUV pull away. I can't say as though I blame them.
From its "aggressive luxury" to the most comprehensive safety system ever offered on the RX, I wasn't ready to hand the keys back over either.
Here are my 5 favorite features of the 2017 Lexus RX 450h F Sport:
Lexus Safety System+
I'm a mom. I tend to always start with safety and the 2017 RX has a remarkable safety system. In fact, as I mentioned above, the "most comprehensive safety system ever offered on a Lexus."
For example, the Pre-Collision System (PCS) with Pedestrian Detection is designed to detect a pedestrian or an imminent frontal collision.
Next, the All-Speed Dynamic Radar Cruise Control uses radar technology to sense the speed of any vehicle in front of you and can reduce the speed of the vehicle.
Once the road clears, it adjusts back to its preset speed. The intelligent high-beam headlamps offer added illumination when the road ahead is clear and temporarily switch to low-beam when they sense another vehicle ahead.
Furthermore, Lane Departure Alert with Steering Assist can warn you if it determines you are beginning to drift and can even take corrective measures to help keep you within your visibly marked lane.
Working together, each of the features helps keep you and your family safe on the road.
Exterior Styling
There are times when the interior of a vehicle will completely blow me away and I rarely notice the exterior.
Yet, stepping back and looking at the 2017 Lexus RX 450h F Sport, you can't miss the aggressive exterior styling. The F SPORT signature mesh grille gives the vehicle a distinctive appeal and I am a huge fan.
Add in 20-inch Dark Graphite alloy wheels and a spoiler, and you have all the makings of a "not your mom's" SUV.
The masculine F SPORT allure paired with its sporty handling had me wanting to take the kids anywhere they wanted to go!
Oh, and I can't forget to mention the panorama glass moonroof! The girls loved being able to sit in the back seat and have the ability to peer through their own piece of the moonroof up to the sky above.
Connected Technology
When things need to get turned on, up, down or switched in a car, I am the one to do it. Colby drives while I navigate and control all the tech features.
I enjoy pushing buttons and trying to fully engage with each feature to see how it works. The 2017 RX has a premium suite of technology to play with and it's both extensive and fun!
For starters, the Lexus Enform App Suite offers access to your favorite mobile applications through your vehicle's center-console display. In today's world, having that smartphone app is everything.
Additionally, Lexus Enform Safety Connect offers you peace of mind with Roadside Assistance, Lexus Enform Service Connect offers remote access to information about your vehicle's status and maintenance needs, Lexus Enform Destinations offers convenient 24-hour access to a live response center agent to help you locate a specific business and more.
Plus, Lexus Enform Remote mobile app can help you remotely start the engine, lock and unlock doors, check the status of doors and windows as well as your fuel level, and can help find your vehicle's location in a parking lot.
See what I mean? Beyond being convenient, the features are practical and… fun!
Panoramic View Monitor
Perhaps closely related to the safety features already mentioned, the Panoramic View Monitor offers a bird's-eye view of the environment around the SUV.
With four high-resolution cameras around the vehicle, drivers get a much better idea of their surroundings.
The RX also uses the Moving View and See-Through View options to create a composite image of the surroundings as on-screen guides to help assist with parking and tight maneuvering.
When you live surrounded by kids and/or pets, this can be a truly life-saving feature to have.
Luxurious Comfort
Last but not least, the interior of the 2017 RX must be mentioned. It's a beautiful design and offers both comfort and luxury.
From the (optional) perforated leather to the aluminum pedals and heated steering wheel, there are plenty of features to notice once you climb inside.
- Dual-Zone Climate Control
- Heated and Ventilated Front Seats
- 10-way Power-Adjustable Driver's and 8-way Front Passenger's Seats
- Power-folding and -reclining Rear Seats
- Power Tilt-and-Telescopic Steering Wheel
- Self-Gripping Cupholders
- USB-Equipped Center Console
- Lexus Memory System
- Touch-Free Power Rear Door
The list could go on. The bottom line is the 2017 Lexus RX 450h F Sport has easily captured our family's heart as one of our favorite vehicles.
The safety, handling, styling, and gas efficiency are only the tip of the iceberg when it comes to everything there is to enjoy about this Lexus SUV.
Get behind the wheel with a test drive and see for yourself!
Find out more about the 2017 Lexus RX 450h F Sport at Lexus.com.


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Youth for the South Project to Empower Young Leaders in Global South
Over the years, international organizations have taken tremendous strides in their universal effort to combat global poverty. In 2015, the United Nations launched the Sustainable Development Goals in an effort to end hunger and promote sustainability. There has been great advancement from countries such as Costa Rica and India, which have both made incredible achievements in meeting specific targets.
Furthermore, companies such as Volvo have also done their part by committing themselves to promoting a clean environment. Public-private partnerships are now becoming more common, as they offer opportunities for countries in the global south, who face immense challenges.
For these reasons amongst others, the U.N. recently launched a new initiative geared towards empowering young leaders in the global south.
Youth for the South
The project is officially known as 'Scaling Up Southern Solutions for Sustainable Development Through Advanced Youth Leadership,' or 'Youth for the South.' It will offer interactive sessions, on-site and on-the-job training, and distance learning for leaders of developing countries. Furthermore, it will provide an opportunity to younger generations to sit at the table, have their voices heard and come up with innovative solutions towards job creations.
The Global South-South Development Expo 2017 in Antalya, Turkey, delivered this initiative in November 2017, as part of their six-publication launch. The initiative is designed as a partnership between the U.N. Office for South-South Cooperation (UNOSSC), the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD), the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA), among others.
The crux of this project is to empower young leaders "to promote transformational change in their communities and countries, and to identify and adapt successful solutions." Additionally, one of the major focal points is to enhance leadership development programs that will meaningfully impact the youth population across various sectors.
Part of this process will feature rigorous training by 30 to 60 young leaders selected by UNFPA from six developing countries. The trainees will not only possess the qualifications needed, but they will also maintain a strong personality, as they are most likely to influence their communities when they return.
Their performance will be monitored by representatives and staff of various U.N. agencies.
The Global Stage
The majority of the poverty that exists across the world is in the global south, which is why the development of this project should be effective to create universally meaningful change. This initiative will feature numerous phases tailored to meet the needs of those who lack basic training. The first phase will include agriculture and rural development, social protection, sustainable energy and youth employment.
UNOSSC urged the importance of working with the youth, as some 85 percent of the world's youth are now residing in the global south. UNFPA Regional Director for Eastern Europe and Central Asia, Alanna Armitage, emphatically spoke of the advantages that the youth will gain as part of this project launched to empower young leaders.
The initiative will help make important gains "at a personal level, really strengthen young people's leadership by providing them with the skills and opportunities to build their own personal leadership."
Improving Global Participation
Despite the strong contribution that developed nations provide in direct foreign assistance towards developing countries, the majority of them still do not meet the U.N.'s expectations. The irony is that countries like Turkey, who do not account for much of the world's economy, are the second largest of humanitarian donors, spending $6 billion on humanitarian assistance.
One high-level U.N. representative noted that the 2030 agenda's central promise to leave no one behind will "be elusive if [these] 91 countries … remain at the bottom of the development ladder."
To empower young leaders is to empower our world. How this initiative will impact countries' progress towards achieving the Sustainable Development Goals is yet to be determined; however, seeking to assist young leaders from developing nations by allocating the means to allow people to flourish comes at a vital time if we are to eradicate world hunger.
– Alexandre Dumouza
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