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New Yorkers searching for signs of elusive spring need look no further than New Directors/New Films, starting on Wednesday. Each year, this joint production of the Film Society of Lincoln Center and the Museum of Modern Art lands with several dozen movies from what the festival likes to call emerging filmmakers. Although some may never wholly emerge, at least beyond the hothouse confines of the international festival circuit, others are already full-blown talents and will be heard from for years to come. What follows are highlights from the first week.
PATTI CAKE$ This year's opening-night selection is an unambiguous joy. A sensational Danielle Macdonald plays the title character, a.k.a. Patricia Dombrowksi, a working-class New Jersey rapper with big dreams, estimable pipes and dubious prospects. On the face of it, "Patti Cake$" sounds like the ultimate bad Sundance movie (or a Disney princess movie): Patti Cake$ has a dream and she follows it with a song in her heart and a charmingly kooky posse (Cathy Moriarty included). So it's good that its American writer-director, Geremy Jasper, has a heart as big as the Ritz and the talent to match. (Manohla Dargis)
THE CHALLENGE In this ravishing nonfiction feature, the Italian artist Yuri Ancarani trains a steady eye on a familiar tribe: young, restless men with a great deal of time and even greater amount of money. In this case, the men are from Qatar, the tiny gas-and-oil-rich country routinely deemed the wealthiest in the world. "The Challenge" is stuffed with gilded emblems of that wealth, from golden motorcycles to imperial furnishings, although nothing speaks conspicuous consumption more loudly or appallingly than the image of a man driving a Lamborghini with his pet cheetah riding shotgun.
Mr. Ancarani's calm, fixed gaze serves as its own commentary, whether it's trained on dozens of S.U.V.s massing in the desert or on men lovingly tending to their falcons. In one scene, men sit in tents next to enormous monitors showing a falconry contest in which falcons chase down other birds while they in turn are chased by still other men. Throughout, women are notable by their absence. Despite all the feathery swooping and gunning motors, the flashing gold and pounding sun, these immaculately framed, balanced and photographed images have a tableaulike quality, characterized by a stillness (perhaps cultural or situational) that suggests a memento mori. (M. D.)
WHITE SUN Set in the wake of the Nepal civil war, "White Sun" turns on a series of fraught, at times violent oppositions that emerge after the death of a village paterfamilias. It's a seemingly ordinary event that sets off a series of minor and major dramas, as well as a touch of comedy, and which speaks to the nation's lingering schism. At center is the increasingly angry confrontation between the dead man's sons: one, a former Maoist soldier who returns home for the funeral; the other, a political opposite who stayed behind. Each has his reasons, his grudges, his wounds, as well as a shared messy romantic history. Even as the director, Deepak Rauniyar, turns opposition into a structuring principle, he creates a satisfyingly holistic work. (M. D.)
THE SUMMER IS GONE A memory movie about once upon a time in Inner Mongolia, "The Summer Is Gone" takes place sometime after Tiananmen Square and before the advent of smartphones. It pivots on a 12-year-old boy, Xiaolei, who drifts through the languid summer days and nights, but its emotional focus are the adults who whisper and fret about larger changes. In one scene, Xiaolei visits his filmmaker father at his work and stares rapt at a film strip as a voice on a loudspeaker announces: "Lifelong jobs will no longer exist. What you'll earn depends on your ability." The future is near. The director, Dalei Zhang, dedicated the movie "to the generation that birthed ours," and while he wraps it in nostalgia, most overtly through the black-and-white cinematography and lush music, there's real sting here. (M. D.)
BEACH RATS The centerpiece film, Eliza Hittman's second feature, could be described as a coming-of-age story set in an ungentrified section of Brooklyn. The plot more or less follows the conventions of the genre, tracing the emotional, sexual and ethical confusion of a young man (Harris Dickinson, who has a sensitive face and piercing blue eyes) toward a crisis that seems at once shocking and predetermined. But as a visual, sensual experience, Ms. Hittman's film, shot in 16 millimeter on summer nights around Coney Island, Brooklyn, is something more intriguing: a lyrical, impressionistic plunge into a world defined by longing, anxiety and accidental beauty. (A. O. Scott)
WÙLU "Scarface" is the genre gift that keeps on giving, even when set in Mali. Yet one of the strengths of "Wùlu" is that its French writer-director, Daouda Coulibaly, in a tense, tight feature debut, has made a familiar story singularly his own. And while much remains the same — the crime, the punishment and the intimations of incest — here, acts of individual wrongdoing tend to pale next to the wrongs of postcolonialism and organized terror. That deepens the tragedy of Ladji (an excellent Ibrahim Koma), who turns to gangsterism so that his sister will stop turning tricks and who, even as he advances through the underworld, remains as much a victim as a victimizer. (M. D.)
ARÁBIA Written and directed by João Dumans and Affonso Uchoa, "Arábia" opens quietly but builds with tremendous emotional force. It begins with André, a lonely teenager in an industrial town nestled in the mountains of eastern Brazil. One day, he begins reading a notebook belonging to Cristiano (Aristides de Sousa), an acquaintance and factory worker. The notebook — and Cristiano's narration — becomes a portal into a peripatetic life marked by fleeting friendships and relentless privations, countless miles and backbreaking labor. One of the beauties of "Arábia" is that while Cristiano is unquestionably the hero of his life, he is never sentimentalized. Such a transformation might satisfy certain storybook conventions, but Cristiano remains the author of his own story. (M. D.)
QUEST Jonathan Olshefski's documentary about a Philadelphia family, bookended by the presidential elections of 2008 and 2016, shows a kinship with "Hoop Dreams" and "Boyhood" in the way it makes subtle and powerful use of the passage of time. Christopher and Christine'a Rainey and their children endure illness, gun violence and the stresses of life in a working-class African-American neighborhood, but they are the authors of the film as much as its subjects, honest and thoughtful interpreters of their experiences. The movie's quiet eloquence invites you to reflect on what it means to belong to a family and a place, and also on the nature of citizenship at a time of political polarization. (A. O. S.)
MY HAPPY FAMILY Wife, mother, daughter, homemaker, caretaker – Manana (a wonderful, sympathetic Ia Shugliashvili) is playing the usual domestic roles, none of them with much evident pleasure. A female liberation story set in Tbilisi, Georgia, and in a sardonically funny, touching key, "My Happy Family" follows Manana as she leaves her shocked family without explanation, shutting the door on a claustrophobic whirlwind of jostling bodies, hectoring voices and competing needs. As her family insistently tugs at her, Manana resists, settling into a sense of self and letting the wind in the trees serenade her. The Georgian directors Nana Ekvtimishvili and Simon Gross could choreograph a ballet, but, lucky us, they're filmmakers. (M. D.)


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Despite appearing in critically-acclaimed films such as Pink, Manmarziyaan, and Mulk, for some reason, Taapsee Pannu still hasn't been invited to the 'famous' Koffee with Karan couch.
Although names such as Tara Sutaria and Ananya Pandey have made their "Koffee debuts" without having, um, any released films to their credit (they star in Johar's next production though), Pannu apparently doesn't cut it for Johar.
When the teaser of the Koffee finale was unveiled, Vir Das, who was present along with Kirron Kher, Mallika Dua and Malaika Arora Khan to name the winners of the current season, made a light-hearted joke.
He said, "There's so much pink in this set that Taapsee Pannu tried to act in it."
Pannu saw the post and wasted no time in making a nice little dig at Johar's elitism.
She wrote:
Das tried to control the situation but ended up sounding a bit patronising.
Pannu maintained her chill.
She had made her point and was pretty nonchalant.
And Twitter firmly stood by her.

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Atmospheric carbon dioxide, irrigation, and fertilization effects on phenolic and nitrogen concentrations in loblolly pine (Pinus taeda) needlesAuthor(s): Fitzgerald L. Booker; Christopher A. Maier
Date: 2001
Source: Tree Physiology 21, 609-616.
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DescriptionConcentrations of total soluble phenolics, catechin, proanthocyanidins (PA), lignin and nitrogen (N) were measured in loblolly pine (Pinus taeda L.) needles exposed to either ambient CO2 concentration ([CO2]), ambient plus 175 or ambient plus 350 µmol O2 mol-1 in branch chambers for 2 years. The CO2 treatments were superimposed on a 2 × 2 factorial combination of irrigation and fertilization treatments. In addition, we compared the effects of branch chambers and open-top chambers on needle chemistry. Pro-anthocyanidin and N concentrations were measured in needles from branch chambers and from trees in open-top chambers exposed concurrently for two years to either ambient [CO2]or ambient plus 200 µmol CO2 mol-1 in combination with a fertilization treatment. In the branch chambers, concentrations of total soluble phenolics in needles generally increased with needle age. Concentrations of total soluble phenolics, catechin and PA in needle extracts increased about 11% in response to the elevated [CO2] treatments. There were no significant treatment effects on foliar lignin concentrations. Nitrogen concentrations were about 10% lower in needles from the elevated [CO2] treatments than in needles from the ambient [CO2] treatments. Soluble phenolic and PA concentrations were higher in the control and irrigated soil treatments in about half of the comparisons; otherwise, differences were not statistically significant. Needle N concentrations increased 23% in response to fertilization. Treatment effects on PA and Nconcentrations were similar between branch and open-top chambers, although in this part of the study N concentrations were not significantly affected by the CO2 treatments in either the branch or open-top chambers. We conclude that elevated [CO2] and low N availability affecte foliar chemical composition, which could in turn affect plant pathogen in teractions, decomposition rates and mineral nutrient cycling.
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Press Release: "Free to Breathe Partners With Antidote Technologies to Empower Patients to Find and Take Part in Lung Cancer Research"
MADISON, WI AND NEW YORK, NY (February 22, 2017) – Free to Breathe, a non-profit organization dedicated to finding a cure for lung cancer, and Antidote Technologies, a digital health company, today announced that they have teamed up to increase participation in lung cancer research. This partnership means that the Free to Breathe website now features Antidote's unique clinical trial search tool, offering all patients and caregivers the opportunity to answer a few questions to find opportunities to take part in lung cancer research.
Just four percent of all cancer patients in the U.S. take part in clinical trials. This lack of participants means that four out of every five trials are delayed or closed. Medical progress is slowed, and patients continue to wait for answers. Lung cancer kills more Americans than any other cancer; patients and their loved ones have no time to waste.
Free to Breathe is made up of lung cancer survivors, advocates, researchers, healthcare professionals, and industry leaders, all of whom share in the organization's mission to ensure that surviving lung cancer is the expectation, not the exception. They aim to double lung cancer survival by 2022, and one of the main pathways to achieving this ambitious goal is increasing the number of lung cancer patients participating in clinical trials. This is exactly why the organization is collaborating with Antidote, a digital health startup aiming to accelerate medical research, so the latest treatments in development can reach the people who need them, faster. Antidote Match is a search tool using technology with natural language processing and artificial intelligence to make it easier than ever before for people to find their best clinical trial matches. This tool is now available on the Free to Breathe website.
"For many years, there wasn't very much good news for lung cancer patients – but the last two years have been banner years for lung cancer, with several new immunotherapy and targeted treatments approved. We're excited to be offering hope to patients with lung cancer," said Mary Henningfield, Ph.D., Director of Scientific Education and Research at Free to Breathe. "With that said, enrollment in lung cancer clinical trials in is still low, and one of the reasons is difficulty finding the right trial. Our partnership with Antidote will help change that for our community."
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There are many large importing and re-exporting country for frozen vegetables in Europe. The largest imports of frozen vegetables concern vegetables that are not massively produced in Europe which provides an opportunity for suppliers from developing countries. This group of vegetables includes garlic, pumpkin leaves, aubergines, bitter melon etc.
Product Description
Frozen vegetables are a range of products prepared by the use of a freezing process from substantially sound, fresh vegetables having reached appropriate maturity for processing. None of their essential characteristic elements are removed from them but they should be washed and prepared appropriately, depending on the product to be manufactured.
They undergo operations such as washing, peeling, grading, cutting, blanching/deactivation of enzyme activity and so on, depending on the type of product. Frozen vegetables are maintained at -18 °C or colder.
Product Qualification for Export
The basic quality requirements for frozen vegetables are:
- reasonably uniform colour.
- clean, sound and free from foreign matte.
- products practically free from pests and damage caused by them.
- free from foreign flavour and odour, taking into consideration any added ingredients.
Additional requirements
The name of the food as declared on the label should include "name of vegetables" and the words "quick frozen" or "frozen", as well as the name of the ingredient if used (i.e. salt, spices, and so on). The label should also include the style, as appropriate. When frozen vegetables are cut, the cutting style should also be on the label (i.e. diced, halved, Julienne, trimmed, ring, chopped, and so on). In the case of quick-frozen vegetables in bulk packaging, the information required above must either be placed on the container or be given in accompanying documents, except that "frozen or quick frozen (name of the fruit)" as well as the name and address of the manufacturer or packer must appear on the container.
It is common that product specification in addition to the type of the vegetable also declares the variety of the vegetable.
Packaging used for quick-frozen vegetables must protect the organoleptic and quality characteristics of the product, protect the product from bacteriological and other contamination (including contamination from the packaging material itself), protect the product from moisture loss, dehydration and (where appropriate) leakage as far as technologically practicable, and not pass on to the product any odour, taste, colour or other foreign characteristics.
The most common types of packaging for frozen vegetables are polyethylene bags, carton boxes layered with folium and paper bags. The size of the packaging may vary according to the buyers' requests.
Global market for Frozen Vegetables
All foods including frozen vegetables sold in Europe must be safe. Additives must be approved. Harmful residues in pesticides are banned. It should also be readily obvious from the labelling whether food contains allergens.
Germany is the world's leading importer of frozen peas. Positive import growth is expected in the coming years due to observed investments of and joint ventures by the leading frozen vegetable companies in Europe. This growth will provide opportunities for exporters from developing countries, especially for exporters of exotic frozen vegetables. In terms of quantity, the most imported vegetables are frozen peas.
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The large number of Africans living overseas makes the export of frozen vegetables lucrative. You can invest little in the business and earn up to three times the money invested. Small startup capital is required, depending on your capacity.
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'Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder predominantly inattentive (ADHD-PI), also called attention deficit disorder (ADD), is one of the two types of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). The term was formally changed in 1994 in the new Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, fourth edition (DSM-IV), to "ADHD predominantly inattentive" (ADHD-PI or ADHD-I) – though the term attention deficit disorder is still widely used. 'Predominantly Inattentive' is similar to the other subtypes of ADHD except that it is characterized primarily by inattentive concentration or a deficit of sustained attention, such as procrastination, hesitation, and forgetfulness; it differs in having fewer or no typical symptoms of hyperactivity or impulsiveness. Lethargy/fatigue is sometimes reported but ADHD-PI is a separate condition from Sluggish cognitive tempo.
The three most popular ADHD medications in order are Amphetamine mixed salts with dopamine and norepinephrine basically balanced, Methylphenidate with a dopamine emphasis, and Atomoxetine with a norepinephrine emphasis.'
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'Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD, similar to hyperkinetic disorder in the ICD-10) is a psychiatric disorder of the neurodevelopmental type in which there are significant problems of attention, hyperactivity, or acting impulsively that are not appropriate for a person's age. These symptoms must begin by age six to twelve and be present for more than six months for a diagnosis to be made. In school-aged individuals the lack of focus may result in poor school performance.
Despite being the most commonly studied and diagnosed psychiatric disorder in children and adolescents, the cause in the majority of cases is unknown. It affects about 6–7% of children when diagnosed via the DSM-IV criteria and 1–2% when diagnosed via the ICD-10 criteria. Rates are similar between countries and depend mostly on how it is diagnosed. ADHD is diagnosed approximately three times more in boys than in girls. About 30–50% of people diagnosed in childhood continue to have symptoms into adulthood and between 2–5% of adults have the condition. The condition can be difficult to tell apart from other disorders as well as that of high normal activity.
ADHD management usually involves some combination of counseling, lifestyle changes, and medications. Medications are only recommended as a first-line treatment in children who have severe symptoms and may be considered for those with moderate symptoms who either refuse or fail to improve with counseling. Long term effects of medications are not clear and they are not recommended in preschool-aged children. Adolescents and adults tend to develop coping skills which make up for some or all of their impairments.
ADHD and its diagnosis and treatment have been considered controversial since the 1970s. The controversies have involved clinicians, teachers, policymakers, parents and the media. Topics include ADHD's causes, and the use of stimulant medications in its treatment. Most healthcare providers accept ADHD as a genuine disorder with debate in the scientific community mainly around how it is diagnosed and treated.'
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Beck is someone I admire but don't always follow. Ever since "Loser" and 'Mellow Gold' I have been strangely fascinated by how he operates, but not really needing to hear everything that he does. I love the fact he will just get up and record with random artists and labels, how he released an album as manuscript paper and not on audio, how he will stop a project only to come back to it years later when the mood is right; the man is as crazy as a box of frogs. This album was started in 2005 and then placed to the side whilst Beck did other projects; it was to be revisited in 2012 and recorded at his home studio, with some of the work being done at Third Man Studios (which did not even exist when the project was started). This album also sees the return of some of the people who helped him with 'Sea Change' and has been described as a companion piece to that album as well. It is also the first of two albums that Beck is aiming to release this year and is to be the more acoustic affair of the two releases. All making for interesting times for the man from Los Angeles, let's find out how it sounds....
Starting with the intro track "Cycle" which goes straight into "Morning" the album tone is established early; like many albums, the two tracks are really just the same one. It is a subtle and soft beginning with beautiful guitars, subtle harmonics and Beck sounding more mournful than I can remember. "Heart Is A Drum" feeling like the acoustic brother to R.E.M.'s "Man On The Moon", but without the song being a tribute to Andy Kaufman. It is a gentle and beautiful tune which takes time to envelope you to its subtle charm. Then comes "Say Goodbye", an even slower number which whilst being well played does not totally float my boat. This can be the problem with an acoustic album; you sometimes get songs which would have been better played in a different way. I just have a feeling that this one is probably just a meh moment of the album. Next though is "Blue Moon" which makes the rest of the work that has gone before sound like cats having angry sex. Released as a preview track beforehand and it is the song of the year so far for me, it is a mournful hymn to the lost souls of the world who have been left behind; it is a truly fantastic moment in 2014.
"Unforgiven" is next, it takes the mood to a slower place that is a perfect follow on to "Blue Moon", it is the sound of a broken heart that is waiting for the love of their life to come back to them. Whilst not as glorious as "Blue Moon" it is still a beautiful moment in the album. "Wave" follows on with a string opening that reminds me of many a war film, a painful vocal that will be the background to a plethora of broken hearts and a delivery that will have weaker mortals crying before the end of the song. The only way the mood could be darker was if the downers and razor blade came with the side, together with a hand written note from Beck saying 'Do it!' it is that dark. "Don't Let It Go" is like a ray of sunshine in comparison, it is still a slow and mournful number but it sounds so hopeful and joyous after "Wave". It is also a brilliant and amazing number that makes this album a lot easier. "Blackbird Chain" meanwhile is another lighter number which lightens the mood considerable, whilst it is not the world's most essential song it works so well on this album.
"Phase" is another short intro track which is placed in a weird section of the album, but falls straight into "Turn" that sounds like this generations "Sound Of Silence", it is a glorious piece that makes your heart break and your soul lust for the moment to never end. "Country Down" is ok; maybe a little too by the numbers for this part of the album, but it is pleasant enough and well played. I think it is just that the middle section of the album is so stunning that it is a little bit of a shame that this song is so melodic so close to the end of the album. Closing the album is "Waking Light" which ends the album on a high note and brings this album to a peaceful (if a little bit mournful) ending.
This album is a dark moment in alternative acoustic rock, when I say dark I don't mean awful I just mean that there is little light in it and it is harrowing to the extreme. I have never been so uncomfortable listening to an album which is as beautifully put together as this. As I joke fully hinted as, there are moments that make me want to hide as many of the sharp objects from my house as possible; also it is a tad on the long side and I have a feeling that it would have been better if it was mixed up with some of Beck's more natural numbers. With that being said though, it is a brilliant album, just one to keep for those days when the mood is a little dark and harrowing. If you thought 'Automatic For The People' was depressing, it is nothing compared to this - it makes that album sound like the most happiest album ever created.
8.5 out of ten - Oh, now you have my attention and maybe my money, time and heart
Best track - Blue Moon
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Selling your beloved home can be an emotional process. Sometimes, moves are motivated by big life changes and make saying bye to family memories and neighborhood friends more difficult than you originally anticipated. We're here to say we fully understand – and we hope to make the process a bit easier by offering advice on what to expect and how to mentally prepare yourself during the selling process.
When selling your home, you're ultimately appealing to the buyer, and it's important to remember to not take normal parts of the selling process personally. This means accepting realistic offers, preparing properly for a sale, engaging with prospective buyers, and negotiating.
For starters, you'll want to decide on a realistic price point to avoid prolonging the process. While your home may have more value to you in the form of memories, you still need to decide on a realistic price point based on your home's measurable attributes. Understand, too, that not everyone will appreciate everything about your home that you did in years past. By pricing your home appropriately, you're more likely to appeal to buyers who agree with the attached price tag.
It's also a good idea to give yourself extra time to prep and gather your belongings before welcoming prospective buyers into your home for a tour. This way you can reflect on what feels necessary in the space and remove personal items that may cause unexpected emotional responses. By making your home feel less personal during the selling process, you allow prospective buyers to envision a life in your home – the ultimate goal of an open house.
Engaging with prospective buyers helps with this process. Instead of being offended when you hear potential buyers discuss plans to change certain parts of your house, appreciate and accept their vision for a new home. While you may be moving under difficult circumstances, the reality is that individuals, couples, families, and groups of friends all have their own unique needs. Accepting this reality may make the process easier for you – and you can be happy knowing new residents will love their new home just as much as you did.
Lastly, expect delays. Deals fall through and people change their minds. This is a normal part of the process, so it's important to expect the unexpected. It could take weeks or months for a deal to close, so sit tight and take comfort in knowing this is just a part of the process.
Knowing what to expect while selling a home helps homeowners safeguard themselves from unwanted emotional breakdowns. By harnessing an awareness of your emotions during the process, you can better accept them for what they are – and move on. For advice on how to best mentally prepare yourself while selling your home, continue reading below.
Sometimes, the best way to maintain peace of mind is to accept your feelings. Understand difficulties may arise, and this is a normal part of the process. Buyers back out and inspections may go awry, but by processing your feelings, you'll better equip yourself to approach problems carefully and thoughtfully.
It's likely you have an idea of whom you want to move into your home, but don't allow yourself to get stuck in your own dreamworld. Try to be logical about sealing the deal, making an offer to a buyer who's willing to pay the most money and not who merely fits an image of your ideal homeowner.
Practicing patience is key. Sometimes, transactions take two to three times as long as you thought they would due to issues arising from appraisals or mortgage lenders. Be prepared to sit tight as everything works itself out.
Whether or not you're moving under difficult circumstances, something new is ahead of you – and it will be great with a little work and a positive attitude. Take comfort in knowing that someone else is bound to enjoy your home just as much as you once did, too. By knowing what to expect during the selling process and thoughtfully dealing with your emotional responses, you'll proactively take charge of the situation. You'll thank yourself when your sale is easy and drama-free.
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Europain, a public-private consortium funded by the Innovative Medicines Initiative (IMI), announced today the launch of a five-year research project to understand and improve treatment of chronic pain. The project will receive 6M from the IMI as well as 12.5M in kind contribution from the European Federation of Pharmaceutical Industries and Associations (EFPIA) over the coming five years.
One in five adults suffers from chronic pain. This constitutes a major cause of long-term sick leave and forced early retirement, placing a great financial burden on both individuals and healthcare systems. Despite extensive research programmes by biopharmaceutical companies and academia, there remains a need for treatments that are more effective and with fewer side-effects.
Europain has established an international team of leading researchers and clinicians from both academia and industry to undertake multidisciplinary translational research. This team aims to increase the understanding of chronic pain mechanisms, help to develop novel analgesics, and develop better biomarkers for pain. Their ultimate goal is to improve the lives of people suffering from chronic pain.
During the five-year project, Europain will undertake a large number of preclinical and clinical studies. The program will be delivered through collaboration between laboratories in the Europain network, sharing resources to improve the value derived from the budget. Results will be made public during and after the project, ensuring that the knowledge created can be widely applied to the development of better therapies for patients suffering from chronic pain.
Kings College London, the managing entity of Europain and the academic lead institution will contribute to both the pre-clinical and clinical aspects of the project. One role will be to study the expression of potential pain mediators in both animal models of pain and samples from patients suffering from chronic pain. The role of novel pain mediators will then be investigated using an array of techniques ranging from cell culture to quantitative sensory testing in humans.
Professor Steve McMahon, who along with Dr Dave Bennett will be running the project at Kings, comments: There are some big questions facing the pain field at the moment and this consortium, drawing on the skills and expertise of both academia and industry, is in a unique position to address them.
The consortium network involves scientists representing 12 renowned European Universities: Kings College London (Academic lead), University College London, Imperial College London, the University of Oxford, the Christian-Albrechts-University of Kiel, the Medical Faculty Mannheim/Heidelberg University, the Technische Universität München, the Goethe University of Frankfurt, the BG University Hospital Bergmannsheil/Ruhr University Bochum, the University Hospitals of Aarhus, Rigshospitalet Copenhagen, University of Southern Denmark, the SME Neuroscience Technologies from Barcelona, and the research resources and expertise of Europes most active pharmaceutical companies working in the field of analgesics, including AstraZeneca (co-ordinator), Boehringer-Ingelheim, Eli Lilly, Esteve, Pfizer, Sanofi-Aventis, UCB Pharma.
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Islip Terrace, NY 11752
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Vehicle Options
- Full Size Spare Tire
- 110-amp alternator
- Auto on/off headlamps
- Body-side moldings
- Digital clock
- Fog lamps
- Front stabilizer bar
- Front tow hooks
- Fuel tank skid plate
- Heated front seats
- Leather-wrapped steering wheel
- Pwr windows
- Rear privacy glass
- Rear window defroster
- Tilt steering wheel
- Tire pressure monitoring system
- 5.6L DOHC 32-valve V8 engine
- 5-speed automatic transmission w/tow/haul mode
- 2.94 axle ratio
- Shift-on-the-fly 4WD
- Pre-wiring for towing
- Oil pan skid plate
- Welded ladder frame w/full-length box section rails
- Independent double wishbone front suspension w/Dana axle
- Multi-leaf rear suspension w/solid Dana axle
- Pwr-assisted speed-sensitive rack-and-pinion steering
- Pwr front vented disc/rear disc brakes
- 28.0 gallon fuel tank (2005)
- Chrome front bumper & grille
- Bedside/tailgate top moldings
- Pwr vertical sliding rear window
- Variable intermittent speed-sensitive windshield wipers
- (4) full-size crew cab doors
- Chrome front door handles
- Double wall high utility cargo bed w/inner bed cargo hooks
- Bed separator/shelf provision
- Cargo bed lamp
- Utili-trak channel system w/(4) adjustable tie-down cleats
- Factory-applied spray-on bedliner
- Driver-side lockbox
- Quick release removable tailgate w/lock/illumination
- Easygate dampened tailgate assist
- Rear cloth 60/40 split fold-up bench seat
- Floor-mounted leather-wrapped gated transmission shifter
- Instrumentation-inc: speedometer, tachometer, LCD trip odometer, coolant temp gauge, oil pressure gauge, fuel gauge, volt meter, 4WD indicator lamp
- Retained accessory pwr w/battery saver
- Cruise control w/steering wheel-mounted controls
- Rear proximity sensors
- Vehicle security system
- Nissan Vehicle Immobilizer System
- Air conditioning w/floor ducts
- (1) auxiliary input jack
- Hydrographic treatment on center console/instrument panel
- Overhead console w/compass, temp & universal garage door opener (UGDO)
- (8) cupholders/(2) bottle holders
- Dual two-way illuminated visor/vanity mirrors w/extenders
- Door courtesy/footwell lamps
- Driver & front passenger dual-stage front airbags
- Front seat active head restraints
- 3-point ALR/ELR passenger seat belt system
- Front seat belt w/pretensioners & load limiters
- Lower anchors and tether for children (LATCH)
- Energy-absorbing steering column
- Pipe-style steel side-door guard beams
- Zone body construction w/front & rear crumple zones


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FORT CAMPBELL, Ky. – Nancy Nicklin got in line at the Post Exchange at 9 a.m. so she could get in line to see Titans quarterback Marcus Mariota.
Nicklin was holding a No.8 jersey when Mariota walked in at 3 p.m. When she got it signed six hours later, it was mission accomplished. The gift will be a surprise for her husband on the couple's 40th wedding anniversary next month.
"He's super humble, down to earth," Nicklin said of the quarterback. "I'm so happy to get this."
The Titans were happy to be here, mixing the tune-tone blue with camouflage.
The Titans traveled to Fort Campbell, home of the 101st Airborne Division, during their annual Titans Caravan Monday. Members of the military and their families welcomed players, general manager Jon Robinson, head coach Mike Vrabel, Titans cheerleaders and T-Rac during the stop.
Over 500 fans turned out.
"We're happy to be here, supporting the troops and their families," Robinson said. "These guys go through a lot to serve our country, to protect all the freedoms that we have. So it is awesome to come down here and spend an afternoon visiting with them, signing autographs, and getting to know them and giving back to those guys."
Soldiers decked out in camouflage stood in line, and so did family members.
"It is really important for us to recognize how close we are to Fort Campbell," Vrabel said, "and to recognize the sacrifices a lot of these families make when their mom or dad are serving our country, and anything we can do to help them, say hello, and thank them for their service and be grateful for what they do for us is something we are always going to do.
"We are up here to show them how much we appreciate them."
In addition to Mariota, kicker Ryan Succop and linebacker Nate Palmer met members of the military and their families during the stop. They posed for pictures, signed autographs and shook hands with fans.
The Caravan stop was at the Fort Campbell Post Exchange, which is open to active duty or retirees and families.
Mariota, stationed at the front of the line, signed everything from helmets to jerseys to posters to a life-size cardboard cut-out of himself. He took selfies with fans, and posed for pictures with babies.
Similar scenes played out going down the line.
Vrabel arm-wrestled with a young fan.
The Titans spent over two hours at Fort Campbell before moving on to another stop at the Clarksville Academy Sports + Outdoors.
"I am excited for the opportunity to meet some fans, talk to people who serve our country, and make the ultimate sacrifice. It is truly a privilege to be here and I look forward to it every year," Mariota said.
"I've had family members who've served. Military has been a part of my family for quite some time. It means a lot to us, and I understand the sacrifice and what they do for us as a country. The little that we can do to give back just to say thank you. It is an awesome opportunity and I look forward to it."
Jon Robinson, Mike Vrabel, Marcus Mariota, Ryan Succop, and Nate Palmer headline Day 3 of the 2018 Academy Sports + Outdoors Titans Caravan in Fort Campbell and Clarksville. (Photos: Susanna Nickell, Nate Bain)


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Levana's Story
Our story begins way back in 2001 with a pesky tech problem and a simple question. One night, Raj Jain was babysitting his infant niece and keeping an eye on her with an analog audio monitor. Raj was frustrated with the awful sound quality and limited range, and realized that this experience was the norm...CONTINUE READING


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Real estate companies that focus on growth seek to attract agents that are committed to our industry as a profession. How does a new agent decide who to work for? Experienced agents may realize that there are better options than their existing business relationship. Technology and current market conditions have changed the traditional process of recruiting and retention.
Attracting New Agents
In the old days, agents were attracted to a real estate company based on branding value, market share and training. New agents would become established by working their sphere of influence and taking floor time (working the buyer flow from ads, walk-ins, etc.). If they worked hard, they would survive and eventually thrive.
However, as stated in an earlier post (The Traditional Real Estate Model Has Changed), this business model no longer works. Customers are no longer walking through the door to talk with Realtors. To attract new agents, real estate companies must establish a viable on-line marketing process that will replace the old buyer flow. This assumes that the company believes that they have a partial responsibility to develop leads for the agents.
Real estate companies must also understand that younger agents have different expectations today. They expect comprehensive training and support. They expect to use technology as a way to communicate instantly and effectively with customers. And they expect the technologies to be in place to help them perform their jobs.
Future Success Will Depend on How Quickly Companies Can Adapt
The real estate industry is currently in flux. Traditional real estate companies are finding it harder to compete with increased offline and on-line competition. And the generation gap between buyers and Realtors threatens to limit the success of companies.
To succeed in a Web 2.0 world, real estate companies must embrace and adopt this new customer-focused, technology driven business model. This means developing the necessary tools and resources internally or engaging with vendors who offer the technologies and processes to increase lead production and successfully service Internet Buyer leads.
Companies need to invest in training, as well. Realtors with less experience in technology need to know how to use these new technologies efficiently and effectively. They also need to learn the customer service skills that today's generation of buyers expect.
Finally, real estate companies must also start getting younger. Just as they have to adapt to a new breed of buyer, they must also adapt to a new breed of worker to attract new agents.
The future will not accommodate a middle ground. Companies that can't-or won't-adapt will be forced out of business. For those companies that can adapt to these changes, the future of real estate looks brighter than ever.
Virtual Homes owns and operates RE/MAX franchises in New England (RE/MAX Innovations, Boston, MA and RE/MAX Country Properties, Amherst, NH). The company also provides a complete Internet market solution for agents, broker/owners and lender including lead generation, lead notification, management tools (CRM), training and support. In MA, we offer a MLS search tool http://virtualhomesmls.com.


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Michael DiRocco writes that since the Jaguars traded for DT Marcell Dareus, their run defense has been the best in the NFL while the Bills have dropped to worst in the league in this category.
Dareus explains that he's just trying to fit in with an already talented defensive unit.
"I'm just here to help out any way I can," Dareus said. "I wasn't worried about of how much of an impact [he would make]. I knew that I was going to do my best regardless … whatever they needed me to do. The guys are already talented beyond belief.
"I'm just adding a little seasoning to it and I guess it's working out for everyone. These guys are just steady making plays and I'm just holding up a double-team, man."
- The Ravens have ruled out OL Jermaine Eluemunor (shoulder) from Monday's game against the Texans. (Jeff Zrebiec)
- Ravens RT Austin Howard, LB C.J. Mosley, CB Jimmy Smith, LT Ronnie Stanley, LB Terrell Suggs, RB Terrance West are listed as questionable for Week 12 but are expected to play.
- Texans WR Will Fuller (ribs), OL Julien Davenport (shoulder) and OL Greg Mancz (shoulder) have been ruled out of Week 12. (Jeff Zrebiec)


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The goal is to have your sheep occupy the most pastures. On each turn, players split their stack of sheep and move a portion as far as it can go in a straight line to a new pasture.
Watch out for sneaky sheep and plan your moves carefully to fence out your rivals.


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One of the most anticipated events in the cryptocurrency industry for 2020 is the third Bitcoin halving, sometimes called a "halvening" by the bitcoin and cryptocurrency community. It will occur on May 12.
Let's find out what is the Bitcoin halving, and why is it so important for the entire crypto community.
What is a bitcoin block halving?
It is a process of reducing the rate at which new cryptocurrency units are generated.
Bitcoins are generated whenever a "block" of transactions are solved by miners and implemented to the Bitcoin blockchain. The process occurs every 10 minutes. So, every 10 minutes new bitcoins are made.
This is an expensive process which requires special hardware and loads of electricity. Miners are rewarded with new bitcoins in return.
On May 12, 2020, the total number of bitcoin mined by miners per block will slide down from 12.5 to 6.25 BTC. When bitcoin first appeared, the block reward was 50 BTC.
This halving will reduce the amount of bitcoin rewarded to miners, as a result, it will increase the coin's scarcity.
We should expect 32 bitcoin halving events only, and after them no more BTC will be created.
When was the last halving of Bitcoin?
The last bitcoin halving happened in July 2016, just 6 months before bitcoin's price spike.
Does it affect BTC price?
The block reward halving may have a long-term positive effect. Just imagine: if fewer bitcoins are being generated, the newly increased scarcity automatically makes them more valuable. But this doesn't happen right away.
So, if you believe that btc can boost after the 2020 halving, get ready for it with Quantum.uk. You can buy bitcoins here and HODL BTC until the price rocket. Sign up with Quantum.uk and enjoy everything we have to offer.
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I was alerted to this video from a post of Laer's at Real Clear Politics. It's short, sweet and says it all.
Oh, and as I post this, there are currently 12,051,856 hits on YouTube. The video is below:
Like I said, short, sweet and to the point. McCain/Palin 08
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Funeral in absentia held for Dr Rafi in Kashmir University
Srinagar, May 07, 2018 (PPI-OT): In occupied Kashmir, hundreds of Kashmir University students marched through the campus raising pro-Pakistan, pro-freedom and anti-India slogans, assembled outside the Allama Iqbal Library and offered funeral prayers in absentia for the martyred Assistant Professor of the university, Dr Muhammad Rafi.
Dr Muhammad Rafi was killed by the troops during a cordon and search operation in Badigam village of Shopian district, yesterday. He was working as Assistant Professor in the Sociology department of the varsity. Besides students, scholars and faculty members also participated in the protest and the funeral and paid tributes to the martyred professor.
"We decided that we will visit Dr Rafi's residence for the two consecutive days on Monday and Tuesday to express sympathy with the family of Rafi and pay glowing tributes to him," a scholar told media. Pertinently, the University administration has ordered suspension of class work in the varsity for the next two days while examinations scheduled have been postponed.
"As and when the university resumes the routine, we will hold a massive congregation in the university campus in honour of Dr Rafi to pay tributes to him," a student said. Dr Rafi was awarded doctorate degree in November last year. He had completed his Ph.D programme on whole time basis in department of Sociology after successfully defending his thesis entitled "Globalization and Emerging Trends in Consumerism: A Comparative Study of Rural and Urban Kashmir".
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Powering Healthcare for the Digital Age
Full member, employer, dentist and payer engagement is essential for oral health outcomes to be realized and the full value of dental benefits to be delivered.
SKYGEN USA recently partnered with the National Association of Dental Plans (NADP) to share strategies and tools for driving better oral health by building strong engagement along the entire dental stakeholder continuum. Powering connections among dental stakeholders with innovative, technology-enabled solutions can facilitate dentist engagement and improve the patient experience, decrease costs and drive alignment with the Quadruple Aim.
In our webinar we discussed ways data analytics and advances in benefit management technology can be used to facilitate stakeholder engagement across the spectrum and establish paths to better oral health.
Improving Engagement Using Technology-Enabled Solutions and Data Analytics
Though a record high percentage of adults in the U.S. have dental benefits, 50 million working adults haven't visited the dentist in at least two years.1 Lack of engagement has multiple causes, including members' lack of knowledge about covered dental benefits, low satisfaction with their plan, concerns about out-of-pocket costs, and anxiety about seeing a dentist.
Payers can drive higher engagement in order to promote better oral health and reduce costs with these technology-enabled strategies:
Positioning Stakeholders for Success
Though members, dentists, employers and payers have different perspectives and priorities, the entire spectrum of stakeholders is better served by technology-enabled solutions that put patients at the center of their care. For outcomes to become realized and full value to be delivered, the entire stakeholder continuum must be engaged and positioned for success.
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Dr. Spater has received numerous honors and awards in a career that spans more than 20 years, including the Maxwell J. Schleifer Distinguished Service Award; Head Start Oral Health Honor Roll; and multiple Fellowships and Community Service Awards. She holds a Master's of Public Health from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Gillings School of Global Public Health, and received her Doctor of Medicine in Dentistry from the Farleigh Dickenson University College of Dental Medicine. She also earned a Bachelor of Science, Biology from Farleigh.
Julie Gau, Enterprise Dental Product Executive, is an accomplished professional who is focused on helping SKYGEN USA optimize the user experience for payers, providers, and health plan members. She is also a proven leader who has managed teams across a variety of initiatives in the healthcare, financial services, and travel industries. Her expertise in eCommerce is particularly valuable in helping SKYGEN USA ensure the usability of its provider and member portals as well as guiding the continued adoption of digital solutions.
Julie's more than 20 years of experience in marketing and product management make her an invaluable contributor in conveying how the automation delivered by SKYGEN USA's technology solutions help payers streamline operations while improving service to members and providers. She is a graduate of the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire with a Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration and Marketing.
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If you are considering whether or not you should rent a small marquee, or a bigger one, I would say that it all depends on the occasion you plan to use it for. Depending on the on your intentions and what you plan to do with this rented to marquee, can give you a better insight whether or not to you should in fact rent it. There are number of ways in which people use small marquees, but in the six seem to be the most common and usual ways people use small marquees.
Usually, people rent marquees for the following purposes:
- As Festival Stalls
Small marquees are usually used as festival stands. Considering their weight it's not even the hearts to imagine why. Small marquees are very user friendly. They can be put up in short time and it requires little effort to install them. Furthermore they are very light, but today are also very stable. They will protect you from the rain, and they often have windows, someday even look pretty decent and are often used at different kinds of festivals.
- Garage Sale
You can rent a small marquee if you are planning a garage sale. This will help you protect your things from the rain, and any potential weather. Also, it is very easy for you to rent a small marquee, put it up in your garden, and then once the garage sale is over, you will be able to remove it just as easily.
- Smaller Gatherings and Parties
Furthermore, people often rent small marquees for smaller gatherings and parties. Especially if the weather is nice, you don't need are huge marquee to put all your guests in it, you can just rent chairs and use marquees as food stands.
- Information Stall
Also in marquees are rented to be used as information stalls. As we all now, when it comes to festivals and different kind of occasions, information stalls are used only for a brief period of time, therefore they should be easily put up, but also easily removed. This is precisely why smaller marquees are ideal for such purposes. Furthermore, you can transport them to any place, quickly put them up and quickly remove them.
- Concert
Smaller marquees are an ideal place if you want to put a band in it. If you want to throw a party, or make a romantic evening, rent a smaller marquee and consider placing a string quartet in it to play. The marquee will make your evening pretty amazing!
- Think Of The Possibilities!
I love smaller marquees because not only they are very lightweight and easily transported to even to the remote of places, but they are also so small and they can be put just about anywhere. A small are marquee can be placed on the top of the building, somewhere in the fields, in the nature, or it even on a yacht – basically, what I'm saying it is, that renting a smaller marquee gives you a range of options and possibilities.


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You've been working on a big project for months. Despite setbacks, surprises, and some staff turnover, you are finally done. You know it's a success. Even the big boss has acknowledged your efforts, and numerous coworkers have congratulated you. You feel like you've done double duty for months, and you can't wait for things to return to the pre-project level.
You take a week off and when you come back, people seem to have forgotten that you were the workplace hero only seven days ago. Every now and then you manage to mention the project, but it doesn't hold the same importance for others that it does for you. In fact, it seems like no one even remembers how hard you worked. It's unfair, and you feel like staging a personal work slow down. Let someone else carry the burden for awhile.
That would be a mistake, and it would probably confuse your boss and team members. You have shown what you can do. You need to build on your success, not stop the momentum you have going.
If you were an athlete and had just posted your best time in an event, you would be psyched, and it would make you try even harder in the future. That philosophy should be applied to your work efforts, too
An outstanding career is built on a series of successes—some will be small and some will be more significant. There will also be a few setbacks thrown in here and there. The secret is to build on each one.
So don't let your current success get in the way of future accomplishments. If you try to live on your laurels — to stand on what you have already accomplished—it will keep you from moving forward. So take what you have learned from that project you are so proud of and use that experience and those new skills, not just to complete your next assignment, but to further your career.


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I know I love reading reviews from my wine experts who seem to share the same palate as I do. It just makes sense to me, especially in this economic climate; who wants to buy a bottle only to throw it away.
I think that wineries are great to reach out to bloggers, because we have nothing to gain by posting our honest reviews. If I get a wine sample and it is not that good, I won't review it. Why should I recommend something that I don't like. That is the thing about most wine lovers or oenophiles, we are so serious and honest about wine.
I love sharing wine and food pairings and the wine and food has to be good in order for me to recommend the wine, recipe or pairing. It is almost like "thugs" have "street cred", well I have my "culinary and wine cred." I think my "cred" is lawful and helpful (smile). So, feel comfortable in the fact that my intent is always to give you the "truth" as I see it.
Jordan 2008 Chardonnay
This wine has a light straw color with a slight hint of green. The nose is fresh and clean, then opens up to aromas of apple, pear and peach. The palate mirrors the nose with an addition of a bit of spice and a hint of lemon zest on the finish. This chardonnay is quite elegant and smooth; it begs to be paired with food due to its great acidity. I would pair this wine with roasted turkey, roasted chicken, grilled shrimp, crab cakes, grilled fish and shrimp and chicken dishes served with a pasta in alfredo sauce. Note: This wine was a sample provided by Jordan Winery.
Predator 2009 Old Vine Zinfandel
Wow! This wine is so interesting. The color is deep garnet. The nose has aromas of sweet dark fruit, a hint of smoke and bacon; yes a hint of bacon! I just could not put this wine down. The palate mirrors the nose along with a smooth and silky mouth feel. I would pair this wine with a cheese burger topped with apple wood smoked bacon, sausage, pork ribs with a sweet smokey sauce and a slow roasted pork roast with a glaze made with this wine. Note: This wine was a sample provided by Rutherford Wine.
Victoria Gourmet's Herbes De Provence
Note: This seasoning was a sample provided by Victoria Gourmet.
This is my herb to add that touch of Provence to my chicken, salmon and white fish. When making a compound butter, I use softened unsalted butter, a good amount of herbes de provence, about a tablespoon, sea salt and black pepper to taste and blend mixture completely.
Gently lift the skin of your chicken that has been rinsed and patted dry and rub the compound butter under the chicken breast on on top of the entire chicken. Add your salt and pepper lightly on the outside of the chicken and generously on the inside of the chicken along with two sweet onion quarters, a half a stalk of celery, a bay leaf and fresh rosemary sprigs.
I use three whole celery stalks as a baking rack, place the seasoned chicken, legs tied with cooking string on the celery rack and add a bit of left over chardonnay wine while roasting to keep my chicken moist. Roast at 350 degrees, uncovered for about an hour and a half or 20 minutes per pound. I tent the poultry with foil if it is browning too quickly.
I will be reviewing more wine and food items soon, so tune in!


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- ₦11,500,000
- Body Type: SUV , SUV
- Year Built: 2014
- Trans: Automatic
- Fuel Type: Fuel
- Ext color: Black
- Int color: Tan
The 2014 Toyota Highlander ranks 11 out of 23 Affordable Midsize SUVs. This ranking is based on our analysis of published reviews and test drives of the Toyota Highlander, as well as reliability and safety data.
Test drivers say that a smooth ride and a refined optional V6 engine make the redesigned 2014 Toyota Highlander a great family hauler.
The base Highlander is powered by a four-cylinder engine that auto writers think performs adequately. A V6 engine is available, and automotive journalists agree that it is a better choice because it is more refined and more powerful. A six-speed automatic transmission is standard on all models. The base 2014 Highlander gets an EPA-estimated 20/25 mpg city/highway and the V6-powered Highlander gets up to 19/25 mpg city/highway, which are good ratings for the class. Test drivers agree that the Toyota Highlander has a smooth ride, secure handling and a nicely weighted, communicative steering system.