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_preview-disney-on-ice-presents-road-trip-adventures-uk-tour-2024.jpg "Grab your mouse ears- Disney On Ice presents Road Trip Adventures will skate into the UK in 2024.<br/>The production will visit Birmingham, Nottingham, Newcastle, Belfast, Manchester, Sheffield and London, from October 2024 to January 2025. <br/>Priority customers can take advantage of pre-sale, to get their hands on the best seats, with tickets for all shows abailable from Friday, May 17, by visiting www.prioritycustomer.co.uk to sign up, with general sale tickets from Friday, May 24, at www.disneyonice.co.uk.<br/>Hit the road with Mickey Mouse and his pals for a high-octane ride, on this fun-filled excursion to iconic Disney destinations, as Disney On Ice debutes a new tour for the first time in Europe.<br/>Families will be whisked away on an immersive getaway, jam-packed with unexpected hijinks, surprises and up-close character interaction, full of magical moments.<br/>Experiencing the fantastic Disney and Pixar adventures of Mary Poppins Returns, Toy Story 4, Incredibles 2, The Lion King, Aladdin, Moana, and Frozen all in one ice show.<br/>Featuring new and classic tales, get ready to enter the enchanting Disney Kingdom as this multi-generational experience brings world-class skating, high-flying acrobatics and up-close character interactions.<br/>Exciting twists and turns await as Mickey, Minnie, Goofy and guests of all ages embark on an interactive and memory-rich adventure to iconic Disney destinations.<br/>See the world from the rooftops of London with Mary Poppins and Jack and his band of dancing lamplighters.<br/>Travel to the sun-soaked Motunui and help Moana restore the heart of Te Fiti.<br/>Set off on a safari and snap unforgettable photos of wild cheetahs and monkeys when guests traverse through the Pride Lands with Simba, Timon and Pumbaa.Discover a whole new world and be swept up in Aladdin’s princely parade filled with spectacular stunts, magical moments with Genie, and a brand-new song from Jasmine that will render the audience Speechless.<br/>Mosey on over to a larger-than-life comedic carnival and team up with Woody and Bo Peep as they search for their new friend Forky.<br/>Fans will hit a high note with Mickey and pals while singing along to beloved Disney tunes as they welcome Merida, Belle, Ariel, Mulan and Tiana to the ice.<br/>Behind the scenes, supporting the cast of Disney On Ice presents Road Trip Adventures is a team of choreographers and set and costume designers who create 103 props and 275 different costumes, which is all transported in 17 trucks from city to city, taking approximately 14 hours to set up.<br/><br/>")
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_world-premiere-porsche-taycan-turbo-gt-in-laguna-seca.jpg "At peak power, both models can deliver more than 1,100 PS. In combination with various lightweight construction and aerodynamics measures, these all-electric GT sports cars raise the bar in terms of driving dynamics. A more powerful and efficient pulse inverter that uses silicon carbide as the semiconductor material is used on the rear axle. The first Taycan Turbo GT models should be delivered to customers from this spring.<br/><br/>Not yet on the market, but already a record holder<br/>The Taycan Turbo GT with Weissach package earned the title of fastest electric series-production car at the Weathertech Raceway Laguna Seca, in California, on 23 February 2024. With a time of 1:27.87min., Porsche development driver Lars Kern put in a faster lap than any other driver has before with a road-approved electric car.<br/><br/>Not long before that, a pre-production version of this same new model set a new class record on the Nürburgring. Kern was also at the wheel on that occasion and posted a lap time of 7:07.55 min. on the Nordschleife. This official lap time is a whopping 26 seconds faster than Kern recorded for his last record lap in a Taycan Turbo S Sport sedan equipped with the performance package back in August 2022. This time also stands as the current record for series-production electric cars and also makes the Turbo GT the fastest four-door of any powertrain type on the Nürburgring.")
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_2024-mazda-cx-30-driving-video.jpg "Introduced in 2019, Mazda's CX-30 compact SUV caters to the needs of customers seeking a blend of urban-friendly dimensions, manoeuvrability, and interior spaciousness.<br/>Embodying the latest advancements of Mazda's Kodo design language, the CX-30 highlights the dynamic essence of Kodo's original 'Soul of Motion' concept with further refinment to reach elevated style through an elegant and minimalist aesthetic inspired by the purest traditions of Japanese art and the beauty found in the space between objects.<br/>Its human-centric interior offers an airy cabin space for passengers, alongside a focused driver's cockpit. Merging ergonomic considerations with innovative technology, the interior design optimises everything from the driving position and driver field of view to the Human-Machine Interface (HMI) interaction and audio system quality.<br/>Delivering an atmosphere of quality and refinement, the interior incorporates specially developed technologies such as the 8-speaker Mazda Harmonic Acoustics or 12-speaker Bose premium audio systems. These seamlessly integrate with materials and design elements to create an elevated ambiance.<br/>Built on Mazda's Skyactiv-Vehicle Architecture, the compact SUV incorporates the latest advancements, using a human being’s inherent posture and balance for natural and intuitive vehicle control. Furthermore, control of noise, vibration, and harshness (NVH), result in a unique 'quality of quietness' within the cabin.<br/>The 2024 CX-30 supplies optimsed ride comfort, complemented by smart technologies like the i-Activ all-wheel-drive (AWD) system, which works in conjunction with GVC Plus to precisely distribute torque between the front and rear wheels to foster an even more captivating ‘Jinba Ittai’ driving experience.<br/>Following a 2022 update, the 2024 CX-30 includes the latest enhancements focussed on the advancement of safety features and infotainment systems, seamlessly integrating state-of-the-art technology and convenience within reach of the driver's fingertips.")
⏲ 2:55 👁 9.6M
_drew-barrymore-amp-savannah-guthrie-spill-all-their-friendship-secrets-124-marie-claire.jpg "Longtime friends Drew Barrymore and Savannah Guthrie—who are now co-stars thanks to their Netflix children's show, Princess Power—played Marie Claire's 'How Well Do You Know Your Co-Star?' dishing all the deets on each others favorite things, from hobbies to cocktails.")
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_the-new-fiat-600-range.jpg "The New Fiat 600 takes the best of the B and B-SUV worlds to offer a beautiful, joyful, and pampered driving experience, marking the Brand’s return to the B-segment. It is the ideal solution for city lovers and the perfect embodiment of the brand’s values of Italian style and sustainability.<br/>Cool and beautiful, the New Fiat 600 Hybrid provides plenty of size at 4.17 meters length, features 5-doors, comfortably fits 5 people and 15 liters of interior storage, with best-in-class front storage and a trunk with 385 liters of load capacity.<br/>Perfectly suited to those young customers looking for an eco-friendly mobility solution, the entry version New Fiat 600 Hybrid features the exclusive recycled-fabric seats with white accents and a matte black bio-based plastic dashboard fascia.<br/>The New Fiat 600 Hybrid La Prima offers 100% style, tech, and comfort to ensure an immersive Italian Dolce Vita experience. Packed with state-of-the-art safety and assistance features, it brings all the associated benefits to urban and extra-urban mobility with Level 2 Assisted Driving.<br/>Inside, both versions are characterized by a dedicated HMI with specific color for Powermeter energy flow, paddle shifters to allow changing gears when in manual mode, and e-Auto OFF to stop ICE inhibition through the radio screen.")
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_porsche-taycan-turbo-gt-review-in-laguna-seca.jpg "At peak power, both models can deliver more than 1,100 PS. In combination with various lightweight construction and aerodynamics measures, these all-electric GT sports cars raise the bar in terms of driving dynamics. A more powerful and efficient pulse inverter that uses silicon carbide as the semiconductor material is used on the rear axle. The first Taycan Turbo GT models should be delivered to customers from this spring.<br/><br/>Not yet on the market, but already a record holder<br/>The Taycan Turbo GT with Weissach package earned the title of fastest electric series-production car at the Weathertech Raceway Laguna Seca, in California, on 23 February 2024. With a time of 1:27.87min., Porsche development driver Lars Kern put in a faster lap than any other driver has before with a road-approved electric car.<br/><br/>Not long before that, a pre-production version of this same new model set a new class record on the Nürburgring. Kern was also at the wheel on that occasion and posted a lap time of 7:07.55 min. on the Nordschleife. This official lap time is a whopping 26 seconds faster than Kern recorded for his last record lap in a Taycan Turbo S Sport sedan equipped with the performance package back in August 2022. This time also stands as the current record for series-production electric cars and also makes the Turbo GT the fastest four-door of any powertrain type on the Nürburgring.")
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_la-lingerie-uncut-2008.jpg "La Lingerie is a 2008 Hong Kong film written and co-directed by Chan Hing-Kai and Janet Chun, and is a loose follow-up to Chan's 2001 debut La Brassiere. Stephy Tang Lai-yan (鄧麗欣) heads the film's ensemble cast, which also includes Janice Man Wing-san (文詠珊), J.J. Jia Xiao-chen (賈曉晨), Kathy Yuen Ka-yee (袁家怡) and Ronald Cheng Chung-kei (鄭中基).<br/><br/>Aspiring designer Miu Ho (Stephy) is hired as a \")
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_survey-reveals-how-female-small-business-owners-measure-success.jpg "One in four female small business owners has taken a pay cut in the past year, according to new research.<br/><br/>The survey of 1,000 female small business owners examined how their experience has shifted in the past year and found that the down economy has forced a quarter of these business owners to cut their own pay to keep their businesses afloat.<br/><br/>For those small businesses that have been open for at least a year, many have also raised the price of their product or service (37%), and more than a quarter are actively seeking less expensive resources (27%).<br/><br/>Conducted by Talker Research for Office Depot, the survey found that 53% of female business owners said the past year has been the hardest for their business.<br/><br/>In 2023, respondents expressed challenges with funding (42%) and growing their business (30%), which continue to be the top struggles this year (39% and 30% respectively).<br/><br/>Experiencing fatigue was more of a pain point last year (23%), while marketing is proving to be a greater challenge this year (25%).<br/><br/>However, hard work has paid off for many female small business owners this year, allowing them to reach their 2023 goals: growing profit (goal of 59%, achieved by 26%), gaining more customers (goal of 53%, achieved by 41%) and expanding their business (goal of 28%, achieved by 12%).<br/><br/>And to keep the momentum going, respondents predict they’ll continue to uplevel and succeed through continued revenue growth (63%), gaining more customers (54%) and business expansion (27%). <br/><br/>But success is also about a lot more than dollars and cents. Twenty-one percent of respondents said success is all about making a positive impact in their community and a fifth (21%) included innovation as a success marker.<br/><br/>And while the next year looks to be more positive for female small business owners, there will still be challenges to overcome, with inflation (39%) and funding (25%) serving as the top concerns.<br/><br/>To overcome these challenges, female SBOs are throwing themselves into their work more often — but how much is too much?<br/><br/>Work-life balance improvements have slowed by 15% since last year, as only this year, 58% said their work-life balance has improved since becoming a business owner, compared to 73% who said the same last year.<br/><br/>Women surveyed feel they need to choose between their family and their profession multiple times every month, while one in eight feel this way every week.<br/><br/>And overall, 42% said being a business owner has made it more difficult to balance their outside work responsibilities.<br/><br/>To better balance their work and family life, those surveyed are committed to “cutting back on working hours,” “taking time for quiet reflection” and “being willing to take a day off as necessary.”<br/><br/>For respondents who set up their business in the last year, top reasons include wanting to be one’s own boss (59%), deciding to pursue a passion or hobby (46%) and drive to put an idea into action (41%).")
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_my-name-is-khan---mnik---shah-rukh-khan-kajol.jpg "My Name is Khan, introduces us to a global, multicultural theme from the<br/>perspective of an innocent Muslim in the horror of the post-9/11 United States.<br/>Victimized for being autistic in his native India, Rizvan Khan also faces the<br/>perennial violence and hate generated by the anti-Muslim pogroms there. While<br/>an impressionable child, his mother, Razia Khan, teaches him a very profound<br/>ethical lesson - that irrespective of caste, class, race, religion, or ethnicity, there<br/>are only two kinds of people - good ones who do good deeds, and bad ones who<br/>do bad deeds.<br/>After immigrating to the United States, Rizvan works as a salesman for his<br/>brother Zakir Khan’s herbal beauty products company. Due to his strong work<br/>ethic, he is able to enjoy the benefits of the American Dream. Despite opposition<br/>from his brother, he marries a Hindu divorcee, Mandira, who has a 6-year old son,<br/>Sameer, and becomes part of her family. They work hard, lead a happy life, and<br/>are well integrated into a multicultural community.<br/>After the tragic events of 9/11 Rizvan’s whole world turns upside down.<br/>Due to prejudice, Mandira's customers abandon her beauty salon and she is forced<br/>to close and seek work elsewhere. 9/11 marks a watershed moment concerning<br/>the rights of Muslims in the US. The ignorance, fear, racism, and hysteria<br/>generated by the media lead to stereotyping, demonization, stigmatization, and<br/>brutal attacks against Muslims. The film depicts the cruel, inhumane, and racist<br/>character of American society, where Muslims are considered less than human<br/>and their rights trampled upon with impunity, based on unsubstantiated and vague<br/>suspicions. Due process and equal protection rights are disregarded due to the<br/>hysteria generated by terrorism. We see events get even uglier when Sameer,<br/>Mandira's son, is killed by four racist bullies at his school. Mandira is beside<br/>herself with grief and blames Rizvan and his Muslim-ness for all their woes. She<br/>asks Rizvan to leave and only return when he is able to tell the President of the<br/>United States that he is not a terrorist. Accordingly, Rizvan leaves San Francisco<br/>in search of the President to deliver his message.<br/>This movie depicts the gross violations of the civil/human rights<br/>experienced by the Muslim community in the US, which arose from prejudice,<br/>collective blame, and hate incited against Muslims. While attempting to meet<br/>President Bush, Rizvan is arrested for suspicion of being a terrorist and is placed<br/>in solitary confinement, in flagrant violation of his constitutional rights. He is<br/>strip/cavity searched and dehumanized by overzealous law enforcement agents<br/>and classified as a dangerous terrorist. In time, due to the advocacy of Rizvan's<br/>friends, the authorities realize they have made a mistake and release him.")
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_new-cupra-leon-interior-design.jpg "The CUPRA Leon is developed to revamp the high-performance compact segment, building on the generations of vehicles that came before it.<br/>“The king of Leons draws together the core elements that every vehicle of the brand must have: design, performance and dynamism,” said Wayne Griffiths, President of CUPRA and SEAT. “It is a vehicle that is helping us to win over even the most demanding car enthusiast, grow the brand, and take its vehicles to an even broader audience.”<br/>Underpinned by the MQB Evo platform and a suite of technologies, the design and development team created a vehicle that specifically delivers CUPRA’s core characteristics. At its heart is a range of extraordinary powertrain options that mix the most advanced combustion technology and the pinnacle of the industry’s push towards electrification.<br/>Available in two body styles available – 5-door and Sportstourer – the CUPRA Leon expands its appeal, allowing customers to choose the vehicle that best fits their lifestyle, without needing to compromise on performance, comfort or practicality.")
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_microsoft-unveils-amd-powered-ai-chips-to-rival-nvidia-report.jpg "Microsoft is planning to introduce Advanced Micro Devices' artificial intelligence chips to its cloud computing customers, aiming to rival Nvidia's components.")
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_wayfair-set-to-open-first-large-format-retail-store-signaling-shift-in-e-commerce-trends.jpg "Wayfair is opening its first large-format retail store outside of Chicago on May 23rd. The move shows that some digitally native brands are turning to physical retail locations for new growth opportunities and a better customer experience. Wayfair CEO Niraj Shah said categories like furniture benefit from a physical store experience where customers can see and touch items before purchasing. Wayfair envisions opening more large stores nationwide in the future as it explores an omnichannel retail strategy. Other e-commerce brands have also launched physical stores recently to complement online sales.")
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_preview-disney-on-ice-presents-road-trip-adventures-uk-tour-2024.webp "Grab your mouse ears- Disney On Ice presents Road Trip Adventures will skate into the UK in 2024.<br/>The production will visit Birmingham, Nottingham, Newcastle, Belfast, Manchester, Sheffield and London, from October 2024 to January 2025. <br/>Priority customers can take advantage of pre-sale, to get their hands on the best seats, with tickets for all shows abailable from Friday, May 17, by visiting www.prioritycustomer.co.uk to sign up, with general sale tickets from Friday, May 24, at www.disneyonice.co.uk.<br/>Hit the road with Mickey Mouse and his pals for a high-octane ride, on this fun-filled excursion to iconic Disney destinations, as Disney On Ice debutes a new tour for the first time in Europe.<br/>Families will be whisked away on an immersive getaway, jam-packed with unexpected hijinks, surprises and up-close character interaction, full of magical moments.<br/>Experiencing the fantastic Disney and Pixar adventures of Mary Poppins Returns, Toy Story 4, Incredibles 2, The Lion King, Aladdin, Moana, and Frozen all in one ice show.<br/>Featuring new and classic tales, get ready to enter the enchanting Disney Kingdom as this multi-generational experience brings world-class skating, high-flying acrobatics and up-close character interactions.<br/>Exciting twists and turns await as Mickey, Minnie, Goofy and guests of all ages embark on an interactive and memory-rich adventure to iconic Disney destinations.<br/>See the world from the rooftops of London with Mary Poppins and Jack and his band of dancing lamplighters.<br/>Travel to the sun-soaked Motunui and help Moana restore the heart of Te Fiti.<br/>Set off on a safari and snap unforgettable photos of wild cheetahs and monkeys when guests traverse through the Pride Lands with Simba, Timon and Pumbaa.Discover a whole new world and be swept up in Aladdin’s princely parade filled with spectacular stunts, magical moments with Genie, and a brand-new song from Jasmine that will render the audience Speechless.<br/>Mosey on over to a larger-than-life comedic carnival and team up with Woody and Bo Peep as they search for their new friend Forky.<br/>Fans will hit a high note with Mickey and pals while singing along to beloved Disney tunes as they welcome Merida, Belle, Ariel, Mulan and Tiana to the ice.<br/>Behind the scenes, supporting the cast of Disney On Ice presents Road Trip Adventures is a team of choreographers and set and costume designers who create 103 props and 275 different costumes, which is all transported in 17 trucks from city to city, taking approximately 14 hours to set up.<br/><br/>")
_world-premiere-porsche-taycan-turbo-gt-in-laguna-seca.webp "At peak power, both models can deliver more than 1,100 PS. In combination with various lightweight construction and aerodynamics measures, these all-electric GT sports cars raise the bar in terms of driving dynamics. A more powerful and efficient pulse inverter that uses silicon carbide as the semiconductor material is used on the rear axle. The first Taycan Turbo GT models should be delivered to customers from this spring.<br/><br/>Not yet on the market, but already a record holder<br/>The Taycan Turbo GT with Weissach package earned the title of fastest electric series-production car at the Weathertech Raceway Laguna Seca, in California, on 23 February 2024. With a time of 1:27.87min., Porsche development driver Lars Kern put in a faster lap than any other driver has before with a road-approved electric car.<br/><br/>Not long before that, a pre-production version of this same new model set a new class record on the Nürburgring. Kern was also at the wheel on that occasion and posted a lap time of 7:07.55 min. on the Nordschleife. This official lap time is a whopping 26 seconds faster than Kern recorded for his last record lap in a Taycan Turbo S Sport sedan equipped with the performance package back in August 2022. This time also stands as the current record for series-production electric cars and also makes the Turbo GT the fastest four-door of any powertrain type on the Nürburgring.")
_2024-mazda-cx-30-driving-video.webp "Introduced in 2019, Mazda's CX-30 compact SUV caters to the needs of customers seeking a blend of urban-friendly dimensions, manoeuvrability, and interior spaciousness.<br/>Embodying the latest advancements of Mazda's Kodo design language, the CX-30 highlights the dynamic essence of Kodo's original 'Soul of Motion' concept with further refinment to reach elevated style through an elegant and minimalist aesthetic inspired by the purest traditions of Japanese art and the beauty found in the space between objects.<br/>Its human-centric interior offers an airy cabin space for passengers, alongside a focused driver's cockpit. Merging ergonomic considerations with innovative technology, the interior design optimises everything from the driving position and driver field of view to the Human-Machine Interface (HMI) interaction and audio system quality.<br/>Delivering an atmosphere of quality and refinement, the interior incorporates specially developed technologies such as the 8-speaker Mazda Harmonic Acoustics or 12-speaker Bose premium audio systems. These seamlessly integrate with materials and design elements to create an elevated ambiance.<br/>Built on Mazda's Skyactiv-Vehicle Architecture, the compact SUV incorporates the latest advancements, using a human being’s inherent posture and balance for natural and intuitive vehicle control. Furthermore, control of noise, vibration, and harshness (NVH), result in a unique 'quality of quietness' within the cabin.<br/>The 2024 CX-30 supplies optimsed ride comfort, complemented by smart technologies like the i-Activ all-wheel-drive (AWD) system, which works in conjunction with GVC Plus to precisely distribute torque between the front and rear wheels to foster an even more captivating ‘Jinba Ittai’ driving experience.<br/>Following a 2022 update, the 2024 CX-30 includes the latest enhancements focussed on the advancement of safety features and infotainment systems, seamlessly integrating state-of-the-art technology and convenience within reach of the driver's fingertips.")
_drew-barrymore-amp-savannah-guthrie-spill-all-their-friendship-secrets-124-marie-claire.webp "Longtime friends Drew Barrymore and Savannah Guthrie—who are now co-stars thanks to their Netflix children's show, Princess Power—played Marie Claire's 'How Well Do You Know Your Co-Star?' dishing all the deets on each others favorite things, from hobbies to cocktails.")
_the-new-fiat-600-range.webp "The New Fiat 600 takes the best of the B and B-SUV worlds to offer a beautiful, joyful, and pampered driving experience, marking the Brand’s return to the B-segment. It is the ideal solution for city lovers and the perfect embodiment of the brand’s values of Italian style and sustainability.<br/>Cool and beautiful, the New Fiat 600 Hybrid provides plenty of size at 4.17 meters length, features 5-doors, comfortably fits 5 people and 15 liters of interior storage, with best-in-class front storage and a trunk with 385 liters of load capacity.<br/>Perfectly suited to those young customers looking for an eco-friendly mobility solution, the entry version New Fiat 600 Hybrid features the exclusive recycled-fabric seats with white accents and a matte black bio-based plastic dashboard fascia.<br/>The New Fiat 600 Hybrid La Prima offers 100% style, tech, and comfort to ensure an immersive Italian Dolce Vita experience. Packed with state-of-the-art safety and assistance features, it brings all the associated benefits to urban and extra-urban mobility with Level 2 Assisted Driving.<br/>Inside, both versions are characterized by a dedicated HMI with specific color for Powermeter energy flow, paddle shifters to allow changing gears when in manual mode, and e-Auto OFF to stop ICE inhibition through the radio screen.")
_porsche-taycan-turbo-gt-review-in-laguna-seca.webp "At peak power, both models can deliver more than 1,100 PS. In combination with various lightweight construction and aerodynamics measures, these all-electric GT sports cars raise the bar in terms of driving dynamics. A more powerful and efficient pulse inverter that uses silicon carbide as the semiconductor material is used on the rear axle. The first Taycan Turbo GT models should be delivered to customers from this spring.<br/><br/>Not yet on the market, but already a record holder<br/>The Taycan Turbo GT with Weissach package earned the title of fastest electric series-production car at the Weathertech Raceway Laguna Seca, in California, on 23 February 2024. With a time of 1:27.87min., Porsche development driver Lars Kern put in a faster lap than any other driver has before with a road-approved electric car.<br/><br/>Not long before that, a pre-production version of this same new model set a new class record on the Nürburgring. Kern was also at the wheel on that occasion and posted a lap time of 7:07.55 min. on the Nordschleife. This official lap time is a whopping 26 seconds faster than Kern recorded for his last record lap in a Taycan Turbo S Sport sedan equipped with the performance package back in August 2022. This time also stands as the current record for series-production electric cars and also makes the Turbo GT the fastest four-door of any powertrain type on the Nürburgring.")
_la-lingerie-uncut-2008.webp "La Lingerie is a 2008 Hong Kong film written and co-directed by Chan Hing-Kai and Janet Chun, and is a loose follow-up to Chan's 2001 debut La Brassiere. Stephy Tang Lai-yan (鄧麗欣) heads the film's ensemble cast, which also includes Janice Man Wing-san (文詠珊), J.J. Jia Xiao-chen (賈曉晨), Kathy Yuen Ka-yee (袁家怡) and Ronald Cheng Chung-kei (鄭中基).<br/><br/>Aspiring designer Miu Ho (Stephy) is hired as a \")
_survey-reveals-how-female-small-business-owners-measure-success.webp "One in four female small business owners has taken a pay cut in the past year, according to new research.<br/><br/>The survey of 1,000 female small business owners examined how their experience has shifted in the past year and found that the down economy has forced a quarter of these business owners to cut their own pay to keep their businesses afloat.<br/><br/>For those small businesses that have been open for at least a year, many have also raised the price of their product or service (37%), and more than a quarter are actively seeking less expensive resources (27%).<br/><br/>Conducted by Talker Research for Office Depot, the survey found that 53% of female business owners said the past year has been the hardest for their business.<br/><br/>In 2023, respondents expressed challenges with funding (42%) and growing their business (30%), which continue to be the top struggles this year (39% and 30% respectively).<br/><br/>Experiencing fatigue was more of a pain point last year (23%), while marketing is proving to be a greater challenge this year (25%).<br/><br/>However, hard work has paid off for many female small business owners this year, allowing them to reach their 2023 goals: growing profit (goal of 59%, achieved by 26%), gaining more customers (goal of 53%, achieved by 41%) and expanding their business (goal of 28%, achieved by 12%).<br/><br/>And to keep the momentum going, respondents predict they’ll continue to uplevel and succeed through continued revenue growth (63%), gaining more customers (54%) and business expansion (27%). <br/><br/>But success is also about a lot more than dollars and cents. Twenty-one percent of respondents said success is all about making a positive impact in their community and a fifth (21%) included innovation as a success marker.<br/><br/>And while the next year looks to be more positive for female small business owners, there will still be challenges to overcome, with inflation (39%) and funding (25%) serving as the top concerns.<br/><br/>To overcome these challenges, female SBOs are throwing themselves into their work more often — but how much is too much?<br/><br/>Work-life balance improvements have slowed by 15% since last year, as only this year, 58% said their work-life balance has improved since becoming a business owner, compared to 73% who said the same last year.<br/><br/>Women surveyed feel they need to choose between their family and their profession multiple times every month, while one in eight feel this way every week.<br/><br/>And overall, 42% said being a business owner has made it more difficult to balance their outside work responsibilities.<br/><br/>To better balance their work and family life, those surveyed are committed to “cutting back on working hours,” “taking time for quiet reflection” and “being willing to take a day off as necessary.”<br/><br/>For respondents who set up their business in the last year, top reasons include wanting to be one’s own boss (59%), deciding to pursue a passion or hobby (46%) and drive to put an idea into action (41%).")
_my-name-is-khan---mnik---shah-rukh-khan-kajol.webp "My Name is Khan, introduces us to a global, multicultural theme from the<br/>perspective of an innocent Muslim in the horror of the post-9/11 United States.<br/>Victimized for being autistic in his native India, Rizvan Khan also faces the<br/>perennial violence and hate generated by the anti-Muslim pogroms there. While<br/>an impressionable child, his mother, Razia Khan, teaches him a very profound<br/>ethical lesson - that irrespective of caste, class, race, religion, or ethnicity, there<br/>are only two kinds of people - good ones who do good deeds, and bad ones who<br/>do bad deeds.<br/>After immigrating to the United States, Rizvan works as a salesman for his<br/>brother Zakir Khan’s herbal beauty products company. Due to his strong work<br/>ethic, he is able to enjoy the benefits of the American Dream. Despite opposition<br/>from his brother, he marries a Hindu divorcee, Mandira, who has a 6-year old son,<br/>Sameer, and becomes part of her family. They work hard, lead a happy life, and<br/>are well integrated into a multicultural community.<br/>After the tragic events of 9/11 Rizvan’s whole world turns upside down.<br/>Due to prejudice, Mandira's customers abandon her beauty salon and she is forced<br/>to close and seek work elsewhere. 9/11 marks a watershed moment concerning<br/>the rights of Muslims in the US. The ignorance, fear, racism, and hysteria<br/>generated by the media lead to stereotyping, demonization, stigmatization, and<br/>brutal attacks against Muslims. The film depicts the cruel, inhumane, and racist<br/>character of American society, where Muslims are considered less than human<br/>and their rights trampled upon with impunity, based on unsubstantiated and vague<br/>suspicions. Due process and equal protection rights are disregarded due to the<br/>hysteria generated by terrorism. We see events get even uglier when Sameer,<br/>Mandira's son, is killed by four racist bullies at his school. Mandira is beside<br/>herself with grief and blames Rizvan and his Muslim-ness for all their woes. She<br/>asks Rizvan to leave and only return when he is able to tell the President of the<br/>United States that he is not a terrorist. Accordingly, Rizvan leaves San Francisco<br/>in search of the President to deliver his message.<br/>This movie depicts the gross violations of the civil/human rights<br/>experienced by the Muslim community in the US, which arose from prejudice,<br/>collective blame, and hate incited against Muslims. While attempting to meet<br/>President Bush, Rizvan is arrested for suspicion of being a terrorist and is placed<br/>in solitary confinement, in flagrant violation of his constitutional rights. He is<br/>strip/cavity searched and dehumanized by overzealous law enforcement agents<br/>and classified as a dangerous terrorist. In time, due to the advocacy of Rizvan's<br/>friends, the authorities realize they have made a mistake and release him.")
_new-cupra-leon-interior-design.webp "The CUPRA Leon is developed to revamp the high-performance compact segment, building on the generations of vehicles that came before it.<br/>“The king of Leons draws together the core elements that every vehicle of the brand must have: design, performance and dynamism,” said Wayne Griffiths, President of CUPRA and SEAT. “It is a vehicle that is helping us to win over even the most demanding car enthusiast, grow the brand, and take its vehicles to an even broader audience.”<br/>Underpinned by the MQB Evo platform and a suite of technologies, the design and development team created a vehicle that specifically delivers CUPRA’s core characteristics. At its heart is a range of extraordinary powertrain options that mix the most advanced combustion technology and the pinnacle of the industry’s push towards electrification.<br/>Available in two body styles available – 5-door and Sportstourer – the CUPRA Leon expands its appeal, allowing customers to choose the vehicle that best fits their lifestyle, without needing to compromise on performance, comfort or practicality.")
_microsoft-unveils-amd-powered-ai-chips-to-rival-nvidia-report.webp "Microsoft is planning to introduce Advanced Micro Devices' artificial intelligence chips to its cloud computing customers, aiming to rival Nvidia's components.")
_wayfair-set-to-open-first-large-format-retail-store-signaling-shift-in-e-commerce-trends.webp "Wayfair is opening its first large-format retail store outside of Chicago on May 23rd. The move shows that some digitally native brands are turning to physical retail locations for new growth opportunities and a better customer experience. Wayfair CEO Niraj Shah said categories like furniture benefit from a physical store experience where customers can see and touch items before purchasing. Wayfair envisions opening more large stores nationwide in the future as it explores an omnichannel retail strategy. Other e-commerce brands have also launched physical stores recently to complement online sales.")
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