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LEXUS UX

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Lexus Designs First-Ever UX for the Modern Urban Explorer

National marketing campaign titled “The New Frontier” debuts dynamic, city-centric crossover

Today Lexus unveils a new marketing campaign to launch the first-ever 2019 UX, a luxury compact crossover. Originally released as a concept in 2016, the UX was deliberately designed and engineered for the city and the “modern urban explorer” — those seeking a fresh, contemporary and dynamic take on luxury driving; buyers with an imaginative lifestyle who explore, experiment and defy.

The campaign embodies the notion that cities are the new frontier of American culture — a canvas for experimentation and creativity in all corners, from new ideas in fashion, food and architecture to artistic expression. It’s a place where pioneering people and ideas create the inventive and visionary; where exploration of the city is an exploration of oneself.

“The spots highlight how our new crossover reflects the city from every angle and is made to conquer today’s frontiers,” said Cooper Ericksen, Lexus vice president of marketing. “Combining cutting-edge craftsmanship, seamless connectivity and bold design, the UX is the perfect intersection of form and function.”

“Plant a Flag,” the hero TV spot, begins airing nationally today. The commercial features a modern city, a territory where progress, innovation and adventure await those who are brave enough to explore. Opening with a bold, orange crossover driving through a dark, mysterious metropolis, the camera changes perspectives and viewers realize the UX isn’t driving horizontally on the road. It’s driving vertically up the side of a skyscraper — revealing that the city around us is the new frontier, and the UX is the crossover crafted to conquer it. A second, complimentary TV spot, “A Different Frontier,” shows how the UX wasn’t just made for the city — it was made from the city. As the UX makes its way through city streets, the spot highlights how the architecture of urban environments uniquely shaped and inspired the design, technology and engineering of Lexus’ newest luxury utility vehicle.

Multicultural spots were also created for Black, Hispanic and LGBTQ audiences, all directed by renowned film and music video director Joseph Kahn. “The New Renaissance” will air on TV One and BET, with targeted Prime programming. “Mission: Possible” will run across top national Hispanic networks such as Univision, CNN en Español, Telemundo, Univision Deportes and Discovery en Español. The LGBTQ digital video, “One of a Kind,” will have presence on sites like OUT, Advocate, Passport, Revry, Gay Ad Network and Edge Media. Traditional and non-traditional media formats such as in-language digital, social, paid search and Connected TV will target Chinese, Korean and Asian Indian audiences, showcasing adaptations and translations of the general market creative.

The general market TV spots will air during prime time, cable, late night and sports programming, and during cultural milestones such as The Academy Awards and NFL Playoffs. Full-page color print ads will run in top-tier lifestyle, travel, wellness and auto publications, such as GQ, Food & Wine, AFAR, Real Simple, Car and Driver, and more. The UX will have strong digital presence through online videos and banners across all major social media platforms and popular sites like VICE, Bustle and Vox Media. Lexus will target on-the-go consumers with sponsored audio content on Spotify playlists and integrations within key NPR podcasts. Out-of-home placements will reach audiences in unexpected spaces such as movie theatres, airports, elevators and fitness centers in key markets.

To extend the reach of the campaign, Lexus is partnering with key media entities to produce custom content focused around the first-ever UX. Through a collaboration with Givewith and Beautify Earth, three local artists will help revamp an urban community with the development of engaging art murals around Los Angeles this January. Over the next six weeks, Bustle will release video content featuring seven women pioneers transforming their industries and cities — including Lexus UX Chief Engineer Chika Kako. A partnership with Vox Media’s “Explainer” series this January will examine the ever-changing nature of city streets through product-focused videos. Lexus and VICE will produce a documentary photo series, featuring people that have taken ideas originally conceived for the great outdoors and adapted them to work in the urban landscape, inherently drawing a connection to the UX. Additional content partnerships with National Geographic and Discovery Network will launch later this month.

The UX is on sale in dealerships now. Consumers have a choice between the UX 200 and hybrid UX 250h with all-wheel drive, both available in F SPORT. For more information on the first-ever UX, click here.

Lexus’ passion for brave design, imaginative technology, and exhilarating performance enables the luxury lifestyle brand to create amazing experiences for its customers. Lexus began its journey in 1989 with two luxury sedans and a commitment to pursue perfection. Since then, Lexus has developed its lineup to meet the needs of global luxury customers in more than 90 countries. In the United States, Lexus vehicles are sold through 241 dealers offering a full lineup of luxury vehicles. With six models incorporating Lexus Hybrid Drive, Lexus is the luxury hybrid leader. Lexus also offers eight F SPORT models and two F performance models. Lexus is committed to being a visionary brand that anticipates the future for luxury customers.

COACHELLA 2019

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COACHELLA VALLEY MUSIC AND ARTS FESTIVAL ANNOUNCES 2019 LINEUP CHILDISH GAMBINO, TAME IMPALA AND ARIANA. GRANDE TO HEADLINE

Coachella returns to the Empire Polo Club in Indio, CA for two weekends set for April 12th 14th and April 19th 21st. Childish Gambino, Tame Impala and Ariana Grande will headline both weekends. (Full lineup as of January 2nd below).

Passes for Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival go on sale Friday, January 4 at 11 AM PT at coachella.com, while supplies last. All taxes, shipping and fees are included in listed pass prices.

Boost Your Metabolism to Speed Up Weight Loss

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ILana Muhlstein, MS, RDN

Metabolism is essentially the rate in which we burn food for energy. Therefore, a slow metabolism doesn’t burn the calories from food as quickly and the excess of calories consumed will be quicker to store as fat. According to Midss’s health experts, someone with a slow metabolism will likely feel more full and energized from less calories and should therefor focus on filling and satisfying low calorie foods.

Cruciferous veggies like Brussels sprouts, broccoli, kale, cauliflower, bok choy, and cabbage are a great example. They are very high in fiber, which can help absorb excess fat and calories and promote elimination. These vegetables also contain iron and calcium, which and both minerals are essential for a healthy working metabolism.

Whey protein, found in protein shake powders like shakeology, are also great for boosting metabolism. Protein requires extra energy to breakdown, causing your body to burn excess calories and jolt your fat burning potential. The lean protein can also stimulate our satiety hormones and contribute to feeling full and satisfied which can prevent overeating. Whey protein also contains leucine, an amino acid, that can help build muscle, which can improve our metabolic rate, aka speed in which we burn calories.

Beans and legumes, like lentils, are amazing for boosting metabolism. They are very rich in plant based protein and iron, both essential for maintaining a healthy metabolism. Additionally, beans and legumes are rich sources of resistant starch. This starch is harder for the body to break down, meaning that it helps keep us fuller longer, can lower our blood sugar response, and encourage our body to burn more calories to break it down. The high fiber content can also help reduce fat storage in the body and improve elimination, which is very helpful for enhancing a positive metabolic system.
It has been studied and shown that your metabolism works about 2x stronger in the first half of the day, compared to the second half. You are eating food at the same time that you are engaged in your daily activities which is ideal for burning more calories. Even walking to and from the bathroom, or getting in and out of the car is more calorie-burning than sitting on a couch. In fact, using your brain and reading emails has been shown to burn more calories than watching TV. Therefore, the more you eat in the first half of the day, and the less you eat later at night, the better your metabolism will work.

Stock Market could predict Trump’s impeachment?

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Those who want President Trump to stay in office should hope the stock market rises, and those who want him ousted should hope it crashes.

Why? History shows that the stock market is a useful indicator of people’s attitudes toward the president. Socionomic theory proposes that society’s overall mood regulates both stock prices and the public’s perceptions of its leaders. Positive social mood makes society feel optimistic, bid up stock prices and credit leaders for their good feelings. Negative social mood makes society feel pessimistic, sell stocks and blame leaders for their bad feelings.

These tendencies are evident in presidential re-election outcomes. Presidents Hoover and Carter, for example, lost bids for re-election during trends toward negative social mood as reflected by declining stock prices. In fact, the stock market is a better re-election indicator than inflation, unemployment and GDP growth combined, as my colleagues at the Socionomics Institute demonstrated in a 2012 paper.

Social mood’s influence is also evident in the results of U.S. presidential impeachments and near-impeachments. Twice in history, the U.S. House of Representatives has voted to impeach a president. In both cases, social mood was trending positively, as reflected by rising stock prices, and in both cases, the Senate voted for acquittal.

Figure 1

Figure 1 illustrates the timing of the first presidential impeachment. On March 2, 1868, the House of Representatives formally agreed to eleven articles of impeachment against President Andrew Johnson. The Senate took three separate votes, and each fell one vote short of the two-thirds majority necessary to remove Johnson from office. The Senate acquitted Johnson on May 26, 1868, during a stock rally that added to the 250% increase since October 1857.

Figure 2

Figure 2 shows that a substantial trend toward positive social mood preceded President Bill Clinton’s impeachment in the House and subsequent acquittal in the Senate. Note that some of the most serious events in the Monica Lewinsky scandal coincided with the largest downturn in the Dow during Clinton’s presidency. Yet, as the Dow recovered, so did Clinton’s approval ratings. And despite a $70-million prosecution of Clinton’s related perjury and obstruction of justice charges, the Senate acquitted the president as positive social mood lifted the Dow, Dow/gold and Dow/PPI to important peaks.

Figure 3

President Richard Nixon’s near-impeachment and resignation from office serves as a textbook case of how social mood influences the fortunes of public figures. Figure 3 shows the Dow Jones Industrial Average surrounding his time in office. The soon-to-be-infamous Watergate break-in occurred toward the end of a strong 67% rally in the Dow from May 1970-January 1973. That trend toward positive mood helped Nixon win re-election in a landslide. But as mood trended toward the negative, the public’s view of its leader darkened, its appetite for scandal increased, the investigation accelerated, and Nixon’s fortunes changed. With almost certain impeachment looming, Nixon became the first president to resign from office on August 9, 1974.

Figure 4

What does this history tell us about the probability that President Trump will serve a full term in office? We considered this question in the June 2017 issue of The Socionomist. Figure 4 is a chart from that issue, updated to the present. It depicts the trend of social mood as reflected by the Dow. We left the gray arrows showing our 2017 analysis in place, and we added red arrows to indicate the possibilities going forward. In July 2017, Congressman Brad Sherman formally introduced an article of impeachment against the president in the House of Representatives. Yet as the market rose during 2017, President Trump—despite low approval ratings, tremendous staff turnover, unrelenting criticism from the political left and numerous indictments and charges of Trump associates in the ongoing Mueller investigation—did not face an impeachment vote. After the stock market peaked on January 26, 2018, however, the tone changed, and even some on the political right became more critical of the president.

Since the October 3 stock market peak, disapproval of the president has grown steadily louder and more strident. At the same time, the Mueller investigation has implicated more and more of the president’s inner circle in illegal activities. The Democrats won control of the House in the 2018 midterms. A November 26 Gallup poll revealed Trump’s disapproval rating had hit an all-time high. On December 10, Fox News’s senior judicial analyst Andrew Napolitano said Trump could be charged with “three separate crimes and could be indicted while serving as president.” By December 17, the Mueller investigation had issued more than 100 criminal counts and charged 34 people, 10 of whom have been found guilty. That same day, Wired published its list of “All 17 (Known) Trump and Russia Investigations” and said, “it’s increasingly clear that, as 2018 winds down, Donald Trump faces a legal assault unlike anything previously seen by any president.”

In the weeks since the Trump Foundation agreed to dissolve, and Secretary of Defense James Mattis and diplomat Brett McGurk have resigned. On December 24, Time reported, “National Christmas Tree to Stay Dark During Holiday Due to Government Shutdown,” and several news organizations ran stories with versions of The Atlantic’s headline, “President Trump’s Nightmare Before Christmas,” as the stock market plunged. Of course, stalwart supporters of the president remain. Yet the number of oppositional voices is rising. A December 19 NBC News/Wall Street Journal poll found that 41% of Americans favor impeachment hearings.

We don’t know what the Mueller investigation will ultimately reveal, but for Trump, the facts may not matter as much as the social mood. Fasten your seatbelt and keep your eyes on stock market indexes, our best reflection of the trend of social mood.

What Is Seasonal Eating?

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The new year has passed and the days are getting longer in the Northern Hemisphere and shorter in the Southern. Between cold temperatures and tremendous amounts of darkness, a diet filled with nutrients that aid our bodies is necessary. The owner of NuYu Revolution, Susan Rappaport, didn’t start her fitness journey until she was 39 years old. She is a weight loss success story and credits her own struggle with obesity and dieting for her eventual foray into a life of fitness.

Susan notes that ‘Many of us have our go-to foods that we habitually choose to eat through the year, but our body’s nutritional needs do, in fact, change along with nature. Eating thoughtfully with the seasons will support our body’s health, energy, and can even heighten our spirits.’

She continues:

If we eat seasonally, consuming fruits and vegetables that nature has given us at that precise time, the result is said to be that we will feel better, more youthful, and have a stronger immune system.
Making food selections based on a spring, summer, fall, winter cycle, is believed to help keep the body in balance to avoid illness.
Nature gives us what we need when we need it, so being mindful and selecting fresh and local fruits and vegetables is always a good choice. Seasonal food is fresher, tastier and more nutritious than food consumed out of season. Plus, it is less expensive, and supports the environment.
Foods grown closer to where we live are harvested at the peak of freshness, and are not forced to undergo unnatural preserving processes. A recent study found that direct-to-consumer producers used less pesticides and herbicides than conventional producers. Eating locally exposes us to many options we may not otherwise eat, which is good for our health by adding a variety of nutrients to our diets and enhances our ability to combat illness.

Like any diet change undertaking, don’t go crazy with it! There are great benefits, but if it becomes your law, you may lose sight of the benefits. If your doctor recommends that you eat more leafy greens, and kale or collards are out of season but available in your store, don’t pass them up just to “eat seasonally.” Being mindful of seasonal eating gives you a whole new perspective and puts you on a path of awareness. Do what you can, when you can, and the winds of seasonal change will likely blow you in the direction of all around better health, which is a welcome byproduct all year round!

Ideal Winter Vitamins & The Foods Where Can Find Them:

Vitamin A:

Supports our immune system functions to help ward off illness.

Can be found in:

Bell Pepper

Carrots

Collard Greens

Fish

Kale

Liver

Mustard Greens

Milk

Parsley

Pumpkin

Red Cabbage

Sweet Potato

Swiss Chard

Turnips

Spinach

Vitamin B:

Essential in nerve function, supports brain function and red blood cells.

Can be found in:

Avocados

Dates

Parsnip

Pear

Pineapple

Kale

Red Cabbage

Spinach

Swiss Chard

Turnips

Turnip Greens

Mustard Greens

Vitamin C:

Supports immune system and energy. Is an antioxidant, protects cells, improves iron absorption, promotes healthy teeth and gums, heals wounds, and strengthens the body to resist infection.

Can be found in:

Avocado

Bell Peppers

Broccoli

Brussel Sprouts

Cranberries

Grapefruit

Lemons

Mandarins

Oranges

Parsnip

Pears

Pineapple

Rutabagas

Turnips

Vitamin D:

Derived from both food and sunlight. Supports bone health, immune system, and calcium absorption. Helps keep bones strong and healthy.

Can be found in:

Kale

Seafood

Spinach

Swiss Chard

Turnip Greens

Mustard Greens

Vitamin E:

Antioxidant, protects cells, helps body process vitamin K more efficiently, and repairs muscle cells.

Can be found in:

Avocados

Certain Nuts and Seeds

Kale

Mustard Greens

Parsnip

Spinach

Swiss Chard

Turnip Greens

Vitamin K:

Supports the clotting of the blood and bone density. Protects against osteoporosis.

Can be found in:

Asparagus

Avocado

Broccoli

Kale

Nuts

Seeds

Pears

Spinach

Swiss Chard

Turnip Greens

Iron: Supports the oxygen being carried throughout the body, and promotes the making of red blood cells.

Can be found in:

Dark Chocolate

Dates

Legumes

Liver

Red Meat

Organ Meats

Nuts

Potatoes

Pumpkin

Quinoa

Seeds

Shellfish

Spinach

Squash

Tofu

Potassium: Decreases risk of stroke, lowers blood pressure, preserves muscle mass and bone density. Regulates fluid balance and controls the electrical activity of the heart and other muscles

Can be found in:

Apricots

Bananas

Broccoli

Dates

Grapefruit

Kiwi

Mushrooms

Oranges

Peas

Prunes

Raisins

Rutabagas

Spinach

Sweet Potatoes

Zinc:

Zinc supports our immune system and helps our body’s ability to ward off illness.

Can be found in:

Beans

Dairy

Eggs

Mustard Greens

Nuts

Oysters

Red Meat

Spinach

Swiss Chard

Turnip Greens

NBA All-Star Captain Odds

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Bookmaker.eu has released odds on who will captain the 2019 NBA All-Star Teams. The captains will be the All-Star starter from each conference who receives the most fan votes in his conference. The NBA All-Star game starters, including the two captains, will be announced on January 24th. For the first-time ever captains will take part in a televised draft to select their teammates for the 2019 NBA All-Star Game.

Current Odds: http://www.bookmaker.eu/live-lines/basketball/nba-special-props?c=1-2

Who will be the NBA All-Star Western Conference Captain?

Lebron James +200

James Harden +200

Kevin Durant +300

Stephen Curry +500

Anthony Davis +1000

LaMarcus Aldridge +1200

Chris Paul +1300

Russell Westbrook +1300

Who will be the NBA All-Star Eastern Conference Captain?

Jimmy Butler +400

Kawhi Leonard +400

Kyle Lowry +500

Kyrie Irving +500

Joel Embiid +500

Giannis Antetokounmpo +500

Ben Simmons +600

Blake Griffin +700

Earn Your Cisco CCENT, CCNA, CCNP & CCIE Certification with the Help of Exam Dumps

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Cisco is a famous networking hardware company located in San Jose, California. If you work in the IT sphere, then there is hardly a chance that you’ve never dealt with Cisco’s products and services. As Cisco cares about the users and wants to provide all the necessary support for its products, the company created a certification program for IT specialists.

Cisco Certification: Levels

Credential program from Cisco is divided into 5 proficiency levels: entry, associate, professional, expert and architect. Each stage requires a relevant level of knowledge and skills. Apart from that, Cisco certification covers different fields of knowledge such as Routing and Switching, Cyber Ops, Cloud, Security, Wireless and more. However, one of the most demanded Cisco certification paths is Routing and Switching. In this article, we will look at this path more closely and reveal some details the candidates need to know if they want to become Cisco certified professionals.

CCENT Certification

CCENT is an entry-level certification which is intended for the specialists who are just starting their IT career. This credential is intended to verify the candidate’s ability to operate, troubleshoot and install a small branch network in an enterprise environment. The certification also validates the individual’s knowledge of network security basics. CCENT certification is a step towards associate-level CCNA certification. To get your Cisco CCENT, you need to pass one exam – 100-105 ICND1.

If you need more information about CCENT certification exam, visit Cisco website.

CCENT Certification Exam 100-105 ICND1

100-105 exam is called Interconnecting Cisco Networking Devices Part 1. The test covers the fundamentals of network, LAN switching, routing, as well as infrastructure service and maintenance.

CCNA Routing and Switching Certification

Cisco CCNA Routing and Switching is an associate-level certification. If you want to be a core network engineer, your career can start right from here. This credential covers the skills required to work with Cisco networking devices and implies the passing of 200-125 CCNA or 100-105 ICND1 and 200-105 ICND2 exams. The difference between the two ways is that 200-125 is a composite exam which includes a lot of topics and 100-105 and 200-105 are exams that will allow you to pass all the required topics in 2 stages.

200-125 CCNA Exam

As 200-125 is a comprehensive test which includes quite a lot of subjects, it requires thorough preparation and training. The ideal solution to successfully pass 200-125 exam is to use exam dumps (see more information about dumps below).

If you are looking for a reliable resource to prepare for 200-125 exam, visit Cisco website and check the most current Cisco 200-125 dumps.

CCNP Routing and Switching Certification

CCNP Routing and Switching is a professional-level certification which requires prior CCNA Routing and Switching or any Cisco CCIE certification to be obtained. This credential is intended to verify the candidate’s ability to work with wide and local enterprise networks and advanced video, wireless, voice and security solutions. To get this certification, the candidate should sit for three exams: 300-101 ROUTE, 300-115 SWITCH and 300-135 TSHOOT.

If you are looking for more information about Cisco CCNP Routing and Switching certification, check the official Cisco website and get the latest Cisco CCNP dumps.

Cisco CCNP ROUTE 300-101 exam

This exam is called Implementing Cisco IP Routing (ROUTE). It covers network fundamentals, IPv4 and IPv6, operating LAN, supporting VLANs, device configuration, IP connectivity troubleshooting and more.

Read more about Cisco CCNP ROUTE 300-101 exam at Cisco website.

300-115 SWITCH Exam

This test is called Implementing Cisco IP Switched Networks. It concentrates on infrastructure security and services, the integration of VLANs and WLANs and switching solutions that use CECA (Cisco Enterprise Campus Architecture).

300-135 TSHOOT Exam

Troubleshooting and Maintaining Cisco IP Networks exam focuses on the regular maintenance of routed and switched networks in a complex enterprise environment and using of systematic ITIL-compliant method to troubleshoot networks.

Cisco CCNP Dumps

On this professional level, it may be quite hard to pass all the exams on the first try. So, you need to prepare properly and be ready for the series of tests.

Now, let’s dwell on the expert-level CCIE Routing and Switching certification and reveal the details you need to know to get it.

CCIE Routing and Switching Certification

CCIE Routing and Switching is an expert-level credential in Cisco Routing and Switching pathway. It is targeted at the network engineers who use Cisco complex and converged infrastructure. CCIE Routing and Switching certification recognizes networking professionals with advanced mastery of Cisco networking technologies.

CCIE Routing and Switching certified professionals are able to configure, validate and troubleshoot complex enterprise networks, understand infrastructure components and implement the functional components of various device configurations. Attaining this credential provides one with solid knowledge of both virtual and physical enterprise-level networks. Although the credential has no formal prerequisites, candidates are recommended to have 3-5 years of experience in the field related to Cisco Networking Solutions and possess a deep knowledge of the certification topics.

CCIE Routing and Switching Certification Details

To obtain CCIE Routing and Switching certification, the candidates need to pass two exams: 400-101 CCIE Routing and Switching and CCIE R&S Lab Exam. Here are some details you need to know about these tests.

400-101 CCIE (Written exam)

The seven topics and weighting for this exam are:

• Networking Principles (10%)

• Layer 2 Technologies (13%)

• Layer 3 Technologies (37%)

• VPN Technologies (13%)

• Infrastructure Security (5%)

• Infrastructure Services (12%)

• Evolving Technologies v 1.0/v1.1 (10%)

400-101 exam lasts for 120 minutes and contains about 90-110 questions (multiple choice with single and multiple answers). The exam can be taken through the Pearson VUE website. The cost of the exam is $400. Note that the candidates who fail this exam must wait 5 days to try again.

CCIE Lab Exam

You can attempt this exam only if you successfully passed CCIE Written exam. Topics and weightings for CCIE Routing and Switching Lab Exam include:

• Layer 2 Technologies (20%)

• Layer 3 Technologies (40%)

• VPN Technologies (20)

• Infrastructure Security (5%)

• Infrastructure Services (15%)

CCIE Routing and Switching Lab Exam is conducted in the lab room. Each candidate will be given 8 hours to complete 3 exam modules: Troubleshooting, Configuration and Diagnostic. The Lab Exam costs $1,600 per lab attempt; note that the price does not include lodging and travel expenses. After the test, each candidate will receive a pass or fail result.

To register for CCIE R&S Lab Exam, ensure that you have a valid Cisco account and the identification number used to register for the written exam. Also, don’t forget the date when you passed CCIE R&S Written Exam and your 400-101 CCIE Routing and Switching Written Exam passing score.

CCIE Routing and Switching Certification Prerequisites

CCIE Routing and Switching certification requires no formal prerequisites. Even so, you need to demonstrate an in-depth understanding of the certification objectives and have three to five years of the appropriate working experience.

Learning Resources

Use the following study resources to prepare for CCIE Written exam:

▪ CCIE Routing and Switching v5.1 Foundations: Bridging the Gap Between CCNP and CCIE 1st Edition. This book can help candidates focus on all segments of CCIE R&S. The guide contains over 40 detailed labs, structured protocol, illustrations and topic-specific lab exercises to reinforce your skills.

▪ Cisco CCIE Routing and Switching v5.0 Troubleshooting Practice Labs, 2nd Edition. This book contains two troubleshooting lab scenarios that mimic real CCIE Routing and Switching v5.0 lab test. Besides, the “Ask the Proctor” section clarifies all the necessary topics while letting you check the answers that seem challenging. It even lets candidates compare practice configurations after every lab.

▪ CCIE Routing and Switching v5.0 Official Cert Guide, Volume 2, 5th Edition. The only officially approved CCIE Routing and Switching study guide. It offers excellent exam prep material and useful tips that will come in handy in pursuing Cisco Routing and Switching certification path. This resource contains numerous test simulations, hands-on labs from Cisco authorized Learning Partners and the material for the self-study from Cisco Press.

How to Become CCIE Routing and Switching Professional

Obtaining CCIE Routing and Switching certification entails more than reading a couple of books, memorizing facts, or passing an exam. In contrast to other certifications, passing 400-101 CCIE Routing and Switching and CCIE Routing and Switching Lab Exam requires that you understand core Cisco configuration concepts and commands as well as possess a deep understanding of routers, switches and networking protocols. For you to attain this certification, you need a solid plan. Always remember that in pursuing CCIE Routing and Switching credential, you need to investing time, money and effort. Hence, evaluate your current abilities regarding the experience, knowledge, resources, time and money required to complete this certification track.

Initially, preparation for CCIE Routing and Switching Written exam requires the acquisition of resources such as study guides, white papers, documents and RFCs from Cisco and other authorized providers. Note, that not all vendors have the training products that meets CCIE Routing and Switching stringent standards. Ideally, you should consult the abovementioned books and other resources for comprehensive coverage of additional practice areas.

Besides the above three resources, you should review white papers and other material found on the Cisco website to reinforce your preliminary resources. The main resources are RFCs published by the Internet Engineering Task Force. RFCs provide in-depth descriptions of internetworking systems, protocols and systems.

Your Next Step

CCIE Routing and Switching certification is one of the highest credentials that are offered by Cisco. Other potential certifications in this field include Juniper JNCIA-Junos and Juniper JNCIS-ENT.

The importance of exam dumps for Cisco certification

If you are intended to get Cisco certification, you must know that this path requires a lot of effort and determination. However, you can use exam dumps to prepare for your Cisco exams. Dumps are questions from past exams that can help you enhance your test-taking skills and eliminate your weak spots. While using exam dumps, you also learn how to manage your time properly. Exam dumps are very helpful for the candidates determined to pass Cisco exams at the first attempt.

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Final Thought

The most challenging part of any Cisco certification is exams. We recommend setting up a home lab and gather preparation materials well before the exam. Doing so will help you practice all the concepts you need to pass the test of any level. Although the investment to Cisco certification may seem prohibitive, the pay you receive as Cisco certified specialist will offset this investment.

I-PACE

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Jaguar I-Pace: One for the History Books

By Jake Porter × Vaughn Lowery

Possibly no one expected Jaguar to start producing and manufacturing electric vehicles. However, with the rapid onset of consumers searching for an influx of electric powered automobiles, it is not surprising the illustrious British brand provided its very first, all-electric vehicle. Moreover, to the world’s surprise, the antecessor to the Tesla’s Model X, did not emerge from one of the top European mega brands such as BMW, Mercedes-Benz, or Audi. Instead the Whitley, Coventry based Jaguar Land Rover, which has been manufacturing gasoline vehicles for over 80 years, has now effortlessly executed a lavish battery-only SUV.

The brand new Jaguar I-Pace is like no other. Once only rivaled by the Tesla Model X, this fully electric SUV is one of the first of its kind due to its groundbreaking features. First of all, compared to the majority of other electric vehicles on the market today, the I-Pace is powered by a 90 kilowatt hour battery that delivers an exceptional 240 mile range, which could outrun over 90% of the fully electric vehicles on the road today. The one-of-a-kind battery has a superb charge time. A typical kW DC charger can power the vehicle 0%-80% in 85 minutes.

Secondly, the I-Pace’s near silent acceleration and smooth braking are just a couple of the safety features included in the vehicle. The general handling of the vehicle and cornering ability only adds to the value of the car by creating a smooth, highly controlled turn on any surface. In addition, the stiff steering makes the car feel heavy and capable. The wider 22” tires along with all-wheel drive allows the SUV to claw windy roads with ease. The two different breaking modes included in the Default Regenerative Breaking system regenerate energy by efficiently converting available kinetic energy to electricity to charge the battery and extend the range. By selecting the “High” regenerative mode as opposed to the “Low” regenerative mode, it enables an intuitive single pedal driving in many conditions. Hood scoop, flush retractable door handles and back spoiler enhance air flow with a .29 drag coefficient. This feature tops many sports sedans and cars in their stable.

The I-PACE also includes a 3-mode system which alters the driving experience. Specifically, the modes of the vehicle including “Dynamic Mode,” “Comfort Mode” and “Eco Mode” – each of which accurately controls the vehicle in a different way. Dynamic Mode sharpens the throttle and steering responses, while firming up the suspension system for more precise handling. While the Comfort Mode can be used for less-spirited or day-to-day driving, the Eco mode reduces battery load by adjusting the climate of the battery cells with safely heating or cooling while eliminating any other non-essential systems. Each mode, changes the color of the ambient lighting inside the vehicle. These modes are yet another wonderful feature that adds to the pleasant user experience.

Furthermore, the vehicle’s exhilarating driving dynamics with its 394 horsepower and 512 lb-ft torque, produced by its twin electric motors (one at each axle), and its AWD, provide an experience that many drivers will enjoy.

The car is packed with ample road presence and turns heads wherever you go. Its bold, muscular, yet sensual lines make it aesthetically pleasing. This is a true driver’s car.

The Interior

Inside the cabin, the I-Pace comes loaded with an abundance of technology and safety features. Top notch infotainment system alongside of impressive appointments will impress most who step inside. The tempered glass and massive panoramic sunroof create an even more roomier and cozy environment for stargazing. The 825 watt Meridian sound system provides a concert-like experience. Of course, the vehicle also includes interior control panels and digital dials that are all extremely simple and easy to operate.

Comfort and Storage

Beyond it’s impressive all-electric range, its spacious and elegant cabin provide comfort for up to 5 people with ergonomic seating with ample storage in the trunk and, as an added feature, the I-Pace also sports space under the hood as well (aka a frunk). All in all, the total storage rivals that of today’s minivans. This attribute makes the I-Pace great for small families.

Conclusion

The Jaguar I-Pace is one for the history books. The vehicle is extremely difficult to find fault with. It truly has the appearance and spirit of a Jaguar. The comfort and the technology inside the car, as well as its sleek design, create a versatile vehicle perfect for an urban excursion or a local road trip. At $93,000 fully loaded, it’s a force to be reckoned with. This extremely driver intuitive elegantly designed SUV is perfect for a modern family and/or a top level executive.

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TYREN REDD

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LA-based Photographer/Creative Director Tyren Redd has made it a goal to change the world for the better with one image at a time. He’s become notorious for producing beauty and fashion images with a new age digital flare.

He is noted for discovering supermodels Riley Montana (Givenchy, Tom Ford, Vogue) and Broderick Hunter (Essence Magazine, HBO’s Insecure). Furthermore, he has worked with some of the biggest names in entertainment and fashion and his work has been deemed exceptional by Fashion Photographer Cliff Watts and Lions Gate Film Director Bille Woodruff. He is the man behind the image of some of today’s viable stars including Kendrick Sampson (Vampire Diaries, How to Get Away with Murder) and singer/songwriter Kesington Kross (Epic Records). As of late, he shot Brandy Norwood, Chloe X Halle (for Ivy Park), Angela Simmons, Lil Mama, Boris Kodjoe, Ronni Hawk, Sean Kingston and the All-American Rejects. His work has been published in major magazines like Vogue and 360.

Top 7 Luxury Items Every Man Should Aspire to Own

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No matter where you are in life, what kind of job you have, or what your style is, there are some luxury items that you, as a man, should aspire to own. Many people think that others own luxury items simply for the sake of owning luxury items. However, luxury items serve a much bigger purpose.

When you own the right luxury items, you feel better about yourself. You feel more confident, sophisticated, and ready to take on the world. The right luxury items will make others see you as someone who knows what he wants in life and isn’t afraid to chase after it.

Plus, luxury items are luxury because of their quality and value. They’re something you can make use of again and again throughout your lifetime, without ever looking “outdated”.

So, what luxury items should you have on your wishlist? Read on to learn about 7 luxury items every man should aspire to own.

1. A Luxury Watch

While many people view the suit as the ultimate gentlemen’s luxury item, we’d argue that a luxury watch is just as important. After all, you can add a luxury watch to pretty much any outfit in order to look classier. Watches communicate to the world that you mean business, and you’re not afraid to show it. Plus, watches are a great investment because, if you take care of them, they never depreciate in value. Make sure you select your luxury watch with great care, as you want it to be something that you’ll love wearing almost everywhere you go and with almost any outfit. You should consider what color you want your watch to be, as well as what materials and sizes you like. You’ll also want to think about the functions you want your watch to have. For example, some of these Rolex watches for sale are water-resistant, and therefore also work as dive watches.

2. A Tailored Suit

A tailored suit is one of the first luxury items you should aspire to own if you don’t already, as it’s one that is extremely functional. Whether you are attending a formal party or walking into a business meeting, the suit you wear can totally change the way people view you. You can buy all the manufactured suits you want, but nothing will ever top the look of a well-fitted, tailored suit. Once you slip your suit on for the first time, you’ll know exactly what we mean.

3. Piece of Art

Even if you’re not the “artsy” type, you should still own a high-quality piece of art, be it a painting, sculpture, or photograph.

The right piece of art shows the world that you have refined tastes, that you’re worldly, and that you’re a well-rounded individual. Plus, a piece of art can be an excellent conversation starter. The piece of art you choose can say a lot about your style. And if you’re just starting to put together the look of your place, a piece of art can serve as a great foundation for styling the rest of your home.

4. First Edition of Your Favorite Book

A first edition of your favorite book is much like a piece of art, in that it shows people you’re both worldly and well-rounded. It’s especially impressive because it shows friends, family, partners, and whoever else that you have a loyalty to something, and that you have the dedication it takes to tracking that something down. While a first edition exudes plenty of luxury on its own, it looks best when it’s amongst other books, perhaps sitting on a hand-carved wooden bookshelf.

5. Something Leather

Don’t worry, we’re not suggesting that you try and pull off leather pants. (Although if you can, go for it.) But, we do think it’s important that every man aspires to own a luxurious leather item. There is a leather item out there for everyone’s taste and goals.

For example, if you want to impress people when you walk into a business meeting, go for a leather briefcase. Not only is a leather briefcase sophisticated, but it is also extremely functional, in that it will prevent you from trying to stuff your pockets every morning with your wallet, keys, etc. For those men who want something a little edgier, a leather jacket is a great idea. Trust us, you don’t have to own a motorcycle to pull off a leather jacket. While you can certainly go for the biker look by wearing a white tee and jeans, you can also pair a leather jacket with pretty much any basic tee to make your look more luxurious. A third leather item that you should aspire to own is a leather passport book. Even though it’s not an everyday item, a leather passport is perfect for when you want to take your luxurious style on the road. Plus, covering your passport in quality leather shows the world that you know how to take care of your things.

6. A Cocktail Set

If you’re looking for something luxurious that you can use to entertain guests, a cocktail set is your answer. Even if you’re not a pro yet at slingin’ cocktails, a luxury cocktail set will at least show your guests that you’re serious about entertaining. Make sure your cocktail set has all the staples: a martini shaker, strainers, muddlers, jiggers, stirring spoons, and pourers. With these items, you’ll be able to make pretty much any drink that’s requested.

7. Writing Desk

If there’s one piece of furniture that screams luxury, it’s a nice writing desk.

Sitting at your writing desk is way more luxurious than sitting on the couch with your laptop propped up on your knees. Plus, writing desks can help increase your productivity. For the ultimate luxury, buy a writing desk that is hand carved out of wood. So, there you have it, the 7 luxury items every man should aspire to own. Is there something on this list that you’re already saving up for? Let us know in the comments below.