BMW X8 exposure, arm wrestling with Maybach GLS 600?

   It has been a year since the last exposure of the BMW X8 large flagship SUV, and recently this test car has been exposed by overseas media again. Although it doesn’t seem to have changed much at first glance compared to the previously exposed test car, this doesn’t mean that the X8 under heavy camouflage doesn’t reveal more information.

BMW X8 large flagship SUV exposed

   The test car that was exposed this time had a very clear front face photo for the first time. From the front face, you can see that this X8 uses the same split headlights as the new generation BMW 7 Series, and you can clearly see the strip LED lights above and the headlight group below. The kidney-shaped air intake grille is very large, and there is also a very large bumper below.

BMW X8 large flagship SUV exposed

   In addition, in addition to the exposed road test test car, there is also an X8 test car on the trailer. This also allows us to see the complete body line of the X8, the huge size of the front, making it look very domineering.

BMW X8 large flagship SUV exposed

   From the rear, its size and window shape are similar to the pure electric SUV BMW iX in front. The wheel arch above the rear wheel protrudes outward, highlighting a strong sense of power.

BMW X8 large flagship SUV exposed

   In addition, you can vaguely see the tail lights protruding from the rear of the car, which looks very personalized and is very different from the iX in front. What’s more interesting is that there is a huge integrated bumper below, with bilateral exhaust arranged up and down on the left and right sides, which is more fighting than the exhaust of many super sports cars.

BMW X8 large flagship SUV imaginary picture

   Considering the current radical design ideas of BMW, we are also more looking forward to the new shape of the future BMW X8. Interestingly, with the exposure of this test car, there is also a news that BMW may release the X8 concept car on November 29th. However, November 29th happens to be after the Los Angeles Auto Show. You must know that most car companies will release new cars at the Los Angeles Auto Show, and releasing new cars after the auto show seems to sound like a rumor. However, it is also possible to avoid the auto show due to the pandemic.

   Editor’s comment: BMW X8 was actually confirmed by BMW Chairperson Oliver Zipse, which also means that BMW X8 will be officially unveiled at the end of the year. It is said that this X8 will use a hybrid system combining V8 engines and electric motors. The X8 has become the most powerful SUV in BMW history, with a total output power expected to exceed 515kW (700 horsepower). In today’s global electrification, BMW is vigorously developing high-end fuel models, which is really confusing. Perhaps they have seen the success of the Mercedes-Maybach GLS 600 and want to have a good arm-to-arm match with Mercedes in the product line.

David seidler, the screenwriter of The King’s Speech, died at the age of 86.


1905 movie network news According to foreign media reports, senior screenwriterbigdefendSeideler died at the age of 86. According to his agent, david seidler died while fishing in New Zealand on March 16th, local time. David seidler once relied onThe king’s speechWon the best original screenplay award at the 2010 Oscar, and the film also won the best film, director and leading actor at the current Oscar. He has also written plays for many films, such as Onassis: The Richest Man, Subversion Instruction, Pioneers, Stage Love and Our Days. 


The vehicle is flooded and the engine is soaked … Who will pay for the personal injury and car damage in the rainstorm?

  Vehicle intake engine was electrocuted when it was dropped by a bubble wire.

  Who should pay for personal injury and car damage in the rainstorm?

  On August 22, Zhengzhou suffered a large-scale rainstorm again. At 16: 55 on the same day, Henan Meteorological Observatory issued a red rainstorm warning. Many Zhengzhou citizens are worried that their vehicles will be flooded and park their cars in high places such as viaducts to avoid danger.

  In recent years, accidents such as flooding of vehicles and soaking of engines caused by torrential rains have occurred frequently, which has also caused many disputes. Who should bear the losses caused by torrential rains?

  The judge reminded

  In case of rainstorm, in order to avoid personal and property losses, you should also improve your duty of care, such as parking your car in a relatively safe and high-lying place as far as possible, not in the underground garage to prevent rainwater from flowing backwards. At the same time, try to stay at home, reduce going out and pay attention to safety. If you have to go out due to special circumstances, stay away from transmission lines and trees to avoid accidents. If you suffer losses, you need to pay attention to retaining evidence and correctly use legal weapons to safeguard your legitimate rights and interests.

  Case 1

  Cause: It rained heavily outside the car and it rained lightly inside.

  Judgment: the rainstorm is not a near cause, and the insurance does not pay.

  ■ Noun explanation

  Proximate cause:Proximate cause refers to the most direct, effective and decisive cause of loss between risk and loss.

  After a heavy rain last summer, Mr. Liu found that there was water in his car. He went to the insurance company to make a claim, but the insurance company said after inspection that it could not pay. In order to discuss a statement, Mr. Liu appealed to the court.

  During the trial, the insurance company clarified the reasons for refusing to pay compensation: according to the on-site investigation, the vehicles involved in the case were flooded due to natural wear, corrosion, failure and their own quality defects, so according to the contract signed by both parties, the motor vehicle loss insurance liability exemption agreement should be applied.

  After hearing the case, the court held that according to the principle of proximate cause in insurance law, in the relationship between risk and damage to the subject matter insured, the most direct, effective and decisive factor that caused the loss of the subject matter insured should be comprehensively investigated, and whether it is the proximate cause that caused the damage to the subject matter insured should be determined.

  The evidence in this case shows that rainwater seeped from the top of the vehicle. Under normal circumstances, the car damage caused by heavy rain often leads to rainwater infiltrating into the car from the bottom or periphery of the car. The infiltration of rain from the roof is an unconventional situation, and the fundamental determinant is not whether it rains, but because of the problems in the drainage and rainproof performance of vehicles. Therefore, the rainstorm was not the immediate cause of the vehicle flooding in this case, and the court rejected Mr. Liu’s claim accordingly.

  After the verdict was pronounced, Mr. Liu appealed. The original judgment was upheld in the second instance, and the case has now come into effect.

  ■ Judge’s statement ■

  Heavy rain is not necessarily the immediate cause of car damage.

  On March 14th, 2012, insurance association of china issued the Model Terms of Commercial Motor Vehicle Insurance in insurance association of china (2012 Edition), which stipulated that during the insurance period, the insurer should compensate the insured motor vehicle for direct losses caused by the following reasons: lightning strike, storm, rainstorm, flood, tornado, hail, typhoon and tropical storm.

  At the same time, the insurer is not responsible for the following losses and expenses: natural wear and tear, corrosion, corrosion, failure, and its own quality defects; The wheel is damaged alone, the glass is broken alone, the car body scratches without obvious collision marks, and the loss of new equipment; Engine damage caused by water entering the engine.

  It can be seen that the rainstorm in flood season is not necessarily the near cause of vehicle damage. The judge pointed out that under normal circumstances, the car damage caused by heavy rain mostly refers to the situation that rainwater seeps into the car from the bottom or periphery of the car due to water accumulation on the road during driving or parking. If it can be confirmed that rainstorm is an effective proximate cause of vehicle wading and vehicle flooding, the insurance company shall be liable for compensation according to the principle of proximate cause.

  Case 2

  Cause: the engine entered the water without passing the accelerator.

  Judgment: the claim for exemption in advance was rejected.

  Also last summer, when Mr. Dou was driving in the rain and passing through a stagnant water, Mr. Dou tried to rush over with one foot on the accelerator. As a result, the vehicle went out and the engine was damaged after inspection. Mr. Dou filed a claim with the insurance company, arguing that rainstorm was the main cause of the accident. However, the insurance company took out the exemption clause and refused to pay compensation.

  During the trial, Mr. Dou insisted that the insurance company was liable for compensation. The agent of the insurance company took out the contract between the two parties, explaining that the "insurance liability" in the comprehensive commercial insurance clause of motor vehicle insurance involved clearly stipulated that during the insurance period, the insured or its allowed drivers caused direct losses to the insured motor vehicle due to "lightning strike, storm, rainstorm, flood, tornado, hail, typhoon and tropical storm" during the use of the insured motor vehicle, which did not fall within the scope of exempting the insurer from liability, and the insurer was responsible according to the contract. At the same time, the "exemption from liability" clause also stipulates that the insurer is not responsible for the losses and expenses caused by engine damage after the engine enters the water.

  "The insurance company has fulfilled the obligation to prompt and clearly explain the above exemption clause to Mr. Dou, so the insurance company should be exempted from the loss of engine damage." The agent proposed.

  After the trial, the court held that the exemption clause was clear and specific, and did not violate the legal provisions. It had legal effect on Mr. Dou and should be used as the contractual basis for determining the rights and obligations of both parties. The insurance company should not compensate for the engine loss caused by the engine water in the vehicle loss involved. Accordingly, the court ruled that the prosecution was dismissed.

  Mr. Dou appealed, and the original judgment was upheld in the second instance. Now the case has come into effect.

  ■ Judge’s statement ■

  You should read the exemption clause clearly when wading in water.

  The judge said that if the insured is insured for water-related insurance, in addition to the exemption clause, the vehicle can ask the insurance company for compensation when wading. At the same time, it should be noted that, on September 4th, 2020, insurance association of china promulgated the Model Provisions on Commercial Motor Vehicle Insurance in insurance association of china (2020 Edition), which stipulated that during the insurance period, the insured or the driver of the insured motor vehicle caused direct losses to the insured motor vehicle due to natural disasters and accidents, which were not within the scope of exemption from the insurer’s liability, and the insurer was responsible for compensation according to the provisions of this insurance contract.

  The Guiding Opinions on Implementing the Comprehensive Reform of Auto Insurance, which was officially implemented on September 19th, 2020, clearly states that "the industry should be guided to increase the insurance liabilities of vehicle theft, glass breaking, spontaneous combustion, engine wading, excluding the exemption rate, and being unable to find a third-party special agent on the basis of the existing insurance liabilities".

  The judge reminded that if the car insurance policy was purchased after September 19, 2020, then under the new regulations, the car damage insurance already includes the engine water insurance. If the insured person insured with car damage insurance suffers from wading loss of vehicles due to heavy rain, he can directly request the insurance company to compensate him.

  Case 3

  Cause: The car was soaked in the parking lot of its own community.

  Judgment: the property should be compensated for failing to fulfill its flood control obligations.

  There was a sudden heavy rain in the afternoon. After the rain stopped, Mr. Liu wanted to drive out and came to the parking lot of the community to see that his car had become a "boat", and most of his car was soaked in water. After inspection, the vehicle was damaged in many places. Mr. Liu blamed the residential property company for failing to fulfill its flood control obligations and failing to inform himself to move the car in time, so he should be liable for the loss of the vehicle.

  According to the property management, in the Parking Service Agreement signed by both parties, the property management company only provides patrol care service, and is responsible for properly managing the parking facilities, maintaining the parking order, stopping illegal behaviors, etc. For flood prevention and theft prevention, Mr. Liu should take measures in this respect himself.

  The court held that according to the Parking Service Agreement, the two parties formed a vehicle parking relationship, and the agreement was binding on both parties. In this case, the property company was flawed in the process of fulfilling the agreement and failed to fulfill its obligation to notify the car to move in time, so it should be liable for the loss of Mr. Liu. At the same time, Mr. Liu did not fulfill his reasonable obligation to protect his own property, and he was at fault and should also bear part of the responsibility.

  In the end, the court ruled that the property company compensated Mr. Liu for some losses.

  ■ Judge’s statement ■

  The property shall fully perform the agreed obligations.

  The Civil Code stipulates that the parties shall fully perform their obligations as agreed. Accordingly, the judge pointed out that after the disaster, if the property and other units fail to fulfill their contractual obligations or have defects in fulfilling their contractual obligations, they should bear the corresponding liability for breach of contract. In addition, after one party breaches the contract, the other party shall take appropriate measures to prevent the loss from expanding. If the loss is expanded due to failure to take appropriate measures, it shall not claim compensation for the expanded loss. The reasonable expenses incurred by the parties to prevent the loss from expanding shall be borne by the breaching party.

  Case 4

  Cause: Electric shock caused by falling wires in rainstorm.

  Judgment: The consequences can avoid the power supplier’s responsibility.

  ■ Noun explanation

  Force majeure:According to the Civil Code, force majeure is an unforeseeable, unavoidable and insurmountable objective situation.

  The flurry is not only extremely harmful in itself, but also sometimes causes secondary disasters. In a rainstorm, a transmission line across the highway was knocked down by the rainstorm, and Ms. Huang, a pedestrian, happened to pass by nearby, resulting in electrocution. Mr. Wang, a family member, believes that the power supply company failed to cut off power in time, resulting in Ms. Huang’s death, and the power supply company should be liable for compensation.

  The power supply company believes that the rainstorm on the day of the accident is extremely bad weather and belongs to force majeure, so the company should not bear the responsibility.

  After the trial, the court pointed out that although there were heavy rains and lightning incidents that day, the power supply company could avoid the falling line from being electrified by means of power failure, but the evidence provided by the power supply company could not prove that it had taken objective and effective power failure measures, so the power supply company should be liable for compensation.

  After the verdict was pronounced, the power supply company appealed, and the original judgment was upheld in the second instance. Now the case has come into effect.

  ■ Judge’s statement ■

  "Can it be avoided"

  Is the criterion for judging force majeure.

  In tort liability disputes, force majeure is an exemption. If the damage result is inevitable because of force majeure such as rainstorm, then the obligor is exempt from liability. If the damage result can be avoided, then the obligor should bear the corresponding legal responsibility.

  Therefore, the main controversy in similar cases is whether the damage result can be avoided. If the relevant units and departments take certain measures to avoid the damage result, it is not force majeure.

  Our reporter Gao Jian

  Correspondent Tang Xiaokai

More than 400 villagers in donggang town, Linzhou, Henan Province were trapped in an isolated island and officers and men sent supplies on foot.

  Anyang, Central Broadcasting Network, July 23 (Reporter Guan Xin, Wang Zhida, Henan reporter TongFu.kabu, Zhu Yiming) According to the Voice of China report, from the evening of July 19, Henan also ushered in the biggest rainstorm since the flood season! The average rainfall on urban roads is knee-high, and the rainfall in some heavy rainfall areas is waist-high. In rural areas, continuous heavy rain caused the water level to exceed the warning line. Many wooden houses were washed away and some earth bridges were washed away. The Anyang River was once tense, and the local area transferred nearly 100,000 people overnight. Some towns and villages in Anyang County and Linzhou City were seriously damaged. However, four days have passed, and there are still many village roads and communications in Anyang County and Linzhou City, and water and electricity are interrupted.

  Rainfall carries away a lot of sediment, and the foundation of some houses is only a corner washed by rain, which looks precarious. Among them, Yanhuashui Village in donggang town, Linzhou City was affected by heavy rainfall, and the roads and wires in the village were washed away, leaving more than 400 villagers stranded in isolated islands. At present, there is no electricity in the village, and communication is completely interrupted, almost losing contact with the outside world. According to firefighters, if the materials are not delivered in time, the villagers may have to starve.

  On the morning of the 22nd, the local government began to airdrop materials to the people in the disaster-stricken areas, and many rescue forces also arrived in the disaster-stricken areas to carry out rescue. Up to now, local transportation, electricity, communication and people’s production and life are gradually recovering.

  Late at night on the 21st, people in Quanmen Village, Leikou Township, Anyang County called for help. "Ninety percent of the houses in the village are flooded, and eighty percent have been washed down. No power, no signal. Food, drink, no relief supplies. The road in the village is not yet accessible. "

  After the disaster, the affected people in Leikou Township and Duli Town of Anyang County actively launched self-help. The branch secretary of Duli Village in Duli Town said that the masses are being resettled in three ways. First, visit relatives and rely on friends; second, relocate; third, rely on the village to do something.

  Yesterday (22nd) morning, the local government airdropped living and production materials to Yangjiahe Village, Duli Town, which was seriously affected by the disaster, to ensure the living needs of local people. Zhang Peng, deputy director of the office of Anyang Aviation School, said: "The first flight was drinking water, sausages, bread, quilts, small generators, candles, matches, tents, edible salt, flashlights, dry batteries, rice and flour. The first plane took off at 11: 45. In the northwest of Duli Town, there are seven villages including Shangping Temple, Dongjiaokou and Yangjiahe. The first batch is Yangjiahe. "

  "Guo Zhitao and Yan Shuaiwei unloaded instant noodles, unloaded noodles, oil and water, and took five pieces of tape, and five pieces of tape were tied up." In Yanhuashui Village, donggang town, Linzhou City, which is further west, yesterday (22nd) afternoon, fire officers and soldiers sent the first batch of relief materials here on foot, but before that, the situation in the village was unknown due to communication interruption and road obstruction. Yang Qingfu, the captain of Linzhou Fire Brigade, said: "I came once yesterday, and the villagers’ homes have been out of food, so what I carry on my back and what I have in my hand are life-saving materials. We must overcome all difficulties and deliver what the people need most in the shortest time, so that everyone can have a full meal tonight."

  Wang Wansheng, deputy mayor of donggang town, Linzhou, said that since the rainstorm, water and electricity have been cut off for four days, and more than 140 houses have collapsed. Now there is an urgent need for daily necessities. "Now we are rushing through the main road of life, and we urgently need rice and flour oil, daily necessities, and vegetables. The problem of food and shelter should be solved first."

  Yang Qingfu, the captain of Linzhou Fire Brigade, told us that transporting materials on foot will not cure the symptoms, and they will also contact the local government to rescue this "isolated island". "Where the people need it, the fire brigade has to be, that is, to serve the local people."

The weather turned cold in October, but these rumors continued to heat up.

  October has passed, and 2020 is coming to an end, but all kinds of rumors do not seem to stop: this winter will be the coldest winter in 60 years, eating soaked food will cause poisoning, infusion can prevent stroke, milk tea contains a lot of trans fatty acids, and fruits are sweet because of the addition of cyclamate … … Are these rumors true or false?

  Myth 1: This winter will be the coldest winter in 60 years.

  During the National Day this year, the temperature dropped significantly in many places in China, with some areas in the central and eastern regions dropping more than 12 degrees Celsius, and snowfall occurred in scenic spots such as Laojun Mountain and Baiyun Mountain in Henan Province. The circle of friends began to spread: "This winter will be the coldest winter in 60 years", "This year will be the coldest year since 2008" and "All this is related to La Nina".

  Truth: Whether it will be cold or warm this winter needs to be comprehensively judged on the basis of scientific analysis, not by several snowfalls.

  Zhai Yu, a meteorologist of China Meteorological Bureau, explained that La Nina refers to the phenomenon of large-scale continuous abnormal cooling of seawater in the eastern and central equatorial Pacific Ocean. When the duration of the phenomenon of low temperature reaches a certain level, we call it a La Nina event.

  "Whether it’s cold winter or warm winter, there are advantages and disadvantages. For example, warm winter is conducive to the survival of bacteria and viruses in the air, which increases our chances of getting sick. Moreover, due to the high temperature, the probability of snowfall is greatly reduced, resulting in exceptionally dry weather. At the same time, eggs in the soil are more prone to overwintering reproduction, or lead to large-scale insect disasters, which is not conducive to agricultural production. However, because the temperature is not so cold, our heating demand will be relatively reduced, which is conducive to saving energy. " Yu Yu said.

  Zhai Yu introduced that in winter, patients with cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases or hypertension, especially when the temperature drops suddenly or is particularly cold, the incidence rate will increase greatly. Therefore, it is necessary to pay special attention to the health problems of these elderly people during the cold winter.

  Myth 2: Eating soaked food can cause poisoning.

  Recently, the poisoning incident of "Sour Soup" occurred, which made rice yeast acid, a thing that people were not familiar with, frequently appear in public view. Therefore, many people began to worry about the safety of all kinds of soaked foods and refused all soaked foods for fear of being recruited.

  Truth: Not all soaked foods contain mycotic acid, so there is no need to refuse all soaked foods. For some foods that may produce rice fermentation acid, as long as the soaking time is reasonable, poisoning can be avoided without excessive worry.

  Xue Qingxin, a public nutritionist, said that the following foods are likely to produce rice yeast acid, and it is very important to soak and eat them reasonably in order to avoid poisoning. It is suggested that the soaking time of auricularia auricula should not exceed 4 hours and the water temperature should not exceed 30 degrees Celsius. Experiments show that the edge of auricularia auricula will crack after soaking for more than 6 hours, which not only seriously affects the quality of auricularia auricula, but also makes auricularia auricula more susceptible to microbial pollution.

  The soaking time of river noodles and rice noodles in hot water should not exceed 20 minutes, and they should be boiled in boiling water for 1 to 2 minutes before eating. If it’s too much trouble, you can soak in cold water directly, then you have to soak for 4 hours.

  Myth 3: Infusion can prevent stroke.

  Many middle-aged and elderly people think that when the seasons alternate, going to the hospital for infusion can open blood vessels. As a result, many people go to the hospital for infusion as soon as winter comes, hoping to prevent cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases and stroke.

  Truth: Chen Fei, an attending physician in the Department of Neurology, xuanwu hospital, Capital Medical University, said that stroke is a common name for acute cerebrovascular disease, and some people think that it can prevent cerebrovascular disease by infusing blood vessels every year, which is wrong.

  Acute cerebrovascular diseases, including ischemic cerebrovascular diseases and cerebral hemorrhage. Head and neck vascular atherosclerosis, vascular stenosis occlusion or atrial fibrillation can all lead to ischemic cerebrovascular disease, and cerebral hemorrhage is caused by cerebral vascular rupture.

  Most of the drugs that these middle-aged and elderly people go to the hospital are Chinese patent medicines with the function of "promoting blood circulation", which has no effect on controlling vascular stenosis and thrombosis. In addition, the "blood-activating" effect of infusion is also very short-lived, so stopping infusion will have no effect, and we can’t infuse every day.

  So, how can we prevent cerebrovascular disease?

  First of all, it is necessary to control the risk factors of stroke, including hypertension, diabetes, hyperlipidemia, hyperhomocysteinemia and other diseases, as well as bad living habits such as smoking, drinking, obesity and inactivity. Only by comprehensively controlling these risk factors can we prevent stroke and reduce the risk of stroke.

  Secondly, middle-aged and elderly people should be screened for stroke regularly, and whether there is stenosis of cervical blood vessels and cerebral blood vessels can be determined by ultrasound examination, and whether there is atrial fibrillation can be determined by electrocardiogram.

  Doctors will make prevention plans for patients according to the results of stroke screening. This plan includes establishing good living habits and making reasonable dietary adjustments. At the same time, patients should take corresponding preventive drugs according to the doctor’s advice, including antiplatelet drugs and statins.

  Myth 4: Milk tea contains a lot of trans fatty acids.

  "The first cup of milk tea in early autumn" became popular, and a saying began to go crazy in the circle of friends: milk tea contains a lot of trans fatty acids, which is ruining the health of young people in China.

  Truth: Any behavior of "talking about toxicity without measurement" is unscientific. The harm of trans fatty acids to health is the result of long-term accumulation. As long as you don’t eat more, the impact on health is controllable. The key is to control the amount.

  Shen Yingjian, deputy chief physician of the Nutrition Department of the General Hospital of Jihua Group, said that trans fatty acids are the main reason why milk tea is criticized. According to media reports, trans fatty acids can be divided into natural and artificial according to their sources. What we usually call trans fatty acids refers to artificial trans fatty acids.

  At present, people have some misunderstandings about trans fatty acids. In fact, trans fatty acids are not illegal additives or food additives, but a derivative produced by food enterprises when they produce partially hydrogenated fats. When hydrogenated fats are used as raw materials or auxiliary materials to produce food, trans fatty acids will be contained in the products.

  Shen Yingjian said that the harm of trans fatty acids to health depends on how much you eat. The World Health Organization (WHO) suggested in 2003 that the energy supply ratio of human trans fatty acids should be lower than 1%. The report on dietary intake level and risk assessment of trans fatty acids among residents in China released in 2013 shows that the energy supply ratio of trans fatty acids consumed by residents in China is only 0.16%. In big cities like Beijing and Guangzhou, the energy supply ratio of trans fatty acids among residents is only 0.34%, and only 0.4% of urban residents’ intake exceeds the recommended value of the World Health Organization. In other words, most people’s daily intake of trans fatty acids does not exceed the recommended standard.

  Myth 5: Melon fragrance is due to injection of sodium cyclamate.

  The loveliness of autumn, in addition to the crisp autumn air, also has the fragrance of fruits and vegetables. However, many people have found that the fruit now seems to be sweeter than the fruit 10 years ago. There are even rumors recently that this is because fruit farmers inject cyclamate into the fruit to increase the sweetness in order to make the fruit sell at a good price. Is it true?/You don’t say.

  Truth: Sodium cyclamate is a non-nutritive sweetener and an international food additive. It is cheap, which is 1/3 of the price of sucrose, but its sweetness is 30 to 40 times that of sucrose, so it is widely used in the processing fields of drinks, desserts, juices and other foods.

  First of all, it should be clear that the use of sodium cyclamate will not affect our health as long as it is within the prescribed scope; Secondly, it is unlikely that "fruit farmers add cyclamate to their fruits to optimize their taste". Why?

  You know, beating sodium cyclamate on the surface of fruit will not have any effect on the sweetness of fruit at all. This is because sodium cyclamate is soluble in water but insoluble in oil. Even if sodium cyclamate is sprayed on the surface of fruit, sodium cyclamate will not enter the interior of fruit, so there is no possibility of increasing sweetness.

  If vendors want to sweeten the fruit by injection, they need to inject the fruit in all directions, not to mention the time-consuming and laborious operation itself, which will destroy the cell wall of the fruit and accelerate the decay of the fruit. In other words, for fruit farmers and fruit vendors, it is harmful to inject cyclamate into fruits at any link.

  Since there is no injection of sodium cyclamate, why is the fruit getting sweeter and sweeter?

  There are sucrose, glucose and fructose in fruits, among which fructose has the highest sweetness, followed by sucrose and glucose. In different fruits, the contents of these three components are different. For example, apples are mainly fructose, peaches and sugarcane are mainly sucrose, and the variety and quantity of sugar in fruits determine the difference in taste of different fruits.

  In addition, the sweetness of fruit has a great relationship with the quality of plant leaves. Because the leaves of plants are "organs" that perform photosynthesis, its important task is to produce glucose, carbohydrates, various organic acids and other substances in photosynthesis. The more efficient leaves a plant has in the growth stage, the more nutrients it produces, the higher the efficiency of storing nutrients in the tree, and the corresponding improvement of fruit quality.

  With the continuous breakthrough and innovative development of planting science, the favorable conditions for plant growth have been improved and guaranteed in a more comprehensive way, and the quality and taste of fruit have naturally been improved.

With language learning as the fulcrum, Hult EF helps organizations realize agile transformation.

All along, Hult EF has been helping enterprises to build learning organizations, unleashing talents’ potential through learning and driving change, promoting all-round improvement in language and communication, coaching skills, leadership and organizational development, and responding to the business challenges in the current BANI environment with a more agile attitude. Recently, the "2023 Hult EF China Annual User Summit" was held in Shanghai, with the theme of "Change with the Times, Come for You", which brought together human resources and talent learning and development executives from leading enterprises in various industries to talk about the way of change.
In the era of BANI, enterprises will face greater challenges, and talents will become the key to success. How to release the potential of talents and drive change has become the focus of multinational enterprises. Steven Ellis, vice president of Hult EF Asia Pacific, pointed out that English language learning can stimulate the innovation and vitality of internal organizations and promote the rapid development of enterprises.
"Everyone has a say." Steven Ellis said that when the working language of multinational companies is English, talents from non-English-speaking countries will lose their right to speak if they don’t know English, thus reducing their sense of belonging to the company. More importantly, the company may miss the innovative ideas brought by these talents.
"I think the most important thing is to give everyone an equal opportunity to speak. From silence to dialogue, the whole organization will become more agile and employees can better advance together." Steven Ellis said.
A few days ago, Hult EF released the latest EF EPI(EF English Proficiency Index), which ranks the English level of 113 countries and regions, providing an important reference for talent cultivation of enterprises. At the summit, David Bish, head of global academic affairs at Hult EF, deeply interpreted the report.
He pointed out that this report shows some trend changes in English language learning, such as the widening gender gap in English proficiency. In the past decade, men’s proficiency in English has improved, while women’s proficiency has declined slightly, and their relative level has been reversed, especially in the age group of 18-25, and the gender gap is three times that of the working population. In addition, the English level of young people in some areas is declining. Although this trend is only in a few big countries, the survey shows that the English proficiency of the youngest age group (18-20 years old) is declining. And, the English level of grass-roots employees is generally lower than that of management in enterprises. From the trend of specific industries, Europe and Africa are the only areas where the English level of junior employees is higher than that of managers and executives, while Asia is the opposite. This also means that potential reformers may not be good enough in English to participate in the dialogue.
David Bish believes that these trends will have an important impact on the future talent training of enterprises. In today’s rapidly changing and uncertain world, enterprises need to take the initiative to undertake the responsibility of training employees in language learning. "Most organizations, enterprises and individuals agree that mastering English can bring advantages, but not everyone knows how to master English skillfully." David Bish said. As a professional enterprise learning and training institution, Hult EF covers a wide range of learning fields, provides forward-looking insight into educational trends for enterprises based on global resources, and cooperates with enterprises to explore innovative talent training modes with advanced online learning concepts and new learning methods such as Hyper Class to help enterprises tap their talent potential.
HULT EF has always been committed to helping enterprises "change with time" through educational innovation. Steven Ellis pointed out that there are some trends in language training at present, the most important of which is to pay more and more attention to using data to understand people’s needs and provide adaptive personalized training, but at the same time, it also faces some difficulties and challenges.
For example, the training of enterprises is scattered, but language learning needs systematic design. Many companies want employees to actively use English, especially to develop effective oral skills to promote communication and teamwork at work, and provide opportunities for English learning. However, employees need not only learning resources, but also long-term planning and guidance to help them grow continuously.
For another example, whether digital tools can be used well will also determine the effectiveness of language training. In the digital age, good data capture and data analysis skills can help enterprises to understand the needs of employees, and also understand the investment of employees in training in real time, and provide better and more suitable training solutions according to the characteristics of different employees, either quickly or slowly. Steven Ellis believes that this kind of question will bring more beneficial inspiration and thinking for enterprise talent training.
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The Blazers and the Lakers started negotiations, and Lillard teamed up with James. The deal will be reached before training camp.

Blazers go all out, Lillard has a good chance to get rid of it before training camp, and the Lakers, Heat and 76ers may all become their new owners.

With the approach of training camp, the Blazers have stepped up their negotiations on all-star Damian Lillard. It is reported that the Blazers hope to reach a deal about Lillard before the start of the training camp. Lillard himself also expressed his wish to leave early and prepare for the war title with his new teammates. At present, Lillard is not limited to the teams he joins, and he is open to any team that has the strength to compete for the championship.

According to Bill Simmons, a famous American basketball reporter, the Lakers have started negotiations with the Trailblazers and thrown out rich chips. The Lakers are even willing to send two first-round signings and other high-quality players to get the all-star guard. As you can imagine, if Lillard really joins the Lakers and partners with James and Thick Eyebrows, the combination of these three top stars will undoubtedly make the Lakers the favorite for the championship next season.

In addition to the Lakers, the Heat and the 76ers are also potential candidates for Lillard. The Heat have always been aiming for the championship. If they can get Lillard, it will further strengthen the team’s strength. As for the 76ers, although they have not made a public statement, it is reported that they are also secretly observing the situation, and if they have the chance to get Lillard, they will definitely act without hesitation.For the Blazers, trading Lillard is their top priority at present. Although they have stepped up their negotiations, it is not easy to find a suitable trading partner. Lakers, Heat and 76ers are all strong teams in the league, and they have enough strength and capital to get Lillard. For Lillard, his choice is even more crucial. He needs to judge which team is more likely to help him achieve the goal of winning the championship.

Judging from the current situation, if the Lakers really get Lillard, then their Big Three will undoubtedly become the most dominant combination next season. The combination of James, Thick Eyebrows and Lillard is not only unrivalled in strength, but also exerts great psychological pressure on their opponents. The personal ability and teamwork spirit of these three people are enough for them to find a way to win in any difficult situation.

However, the Heat and the 76ers are also competitors that cannot be ignored. The Heat has always been a team aiming at the championship. They have a profound team culture, excellent coaching team and talented players. If Lillard can join the Heat, they will be an unbeatable team. As for the 76ers, their young core Embiid and Simmons are both in their prime of life. If they can get an all-star guard like Lillard, their future will be limitless.Generally speaking, it will be a serious and tense contest for the Blazers, Lakers, Heat and 76ers. And Lillard will be the most crucial link. His choice will determine the pattern of the league next season and will also affect his own career. Let’s look forward to the final result of this war.

Chilam and Anita Yuen who stick to their love: happy models in the entertainment circle.

The entertainment industry shines with the light of countless stars, but few marriages can stand the test of this light. However, there is a pair of star couple who have not only made great achievements in their careers, but also stuck to their feelings all the way. They are Chilam and Anita Yuen.

After 21 years of marriage, their feelings are known as "porcelain marriage", but unlike other star couple, they don’t live in seclusion behind the scenes, but appear from time to time, showing the happiness of a happy family.

On September 15, 2023, netizens met the couple, and the scene was warm and touching and enviable. A netizen shared a photo with Chilam. They didn’t have the shelf of a star, but carried their luggage by themselves, showing their modesty and approachability.

When the netizen recalled his meeting with Chilam, he said that he didn’t recognize him immediately until her husband asked for a photo with the star. Chilam agreed without hesitation, and took photos with the fans as a souvenir, showing a rare affinity. In this meeting, Chilam looked fashionable and young in a black sports coat and black trousers. His tall and straight figure and confident pace are remarkable, and he deserves to be a star in absolute beauty.

However, it is surprising that Chilam, who has always been handsome, now has a gray beard. This made some netizens sigh: "How come it is so old?" However, people familiar with the matter revealed that in fact, Chilam dyed his hair white in order to coordinate with the white hair of his beard. Despite this, netizens still think that he is a "handsome old man" who can easily compete with young small fresh meat.

This encounter is not only about Chilam, but also about Anita Yuen. The netizen who was lucky enough to meet her said that even without makeup, she was still beautiful and slim. At that time, because Anita Yuen didn’t wear makeup, netizens were embarrassed to ask for a photo, but now they all deeply regret it.

However, this encounter is not only about Chilam and Anita Yuen, but also about their son Magic Boy. The 16-year-old magic boy attracted everyone’s attention with his fashionable dress and height over 180cm. In his photo with his father, he walked confidently in front of him in all-black clothes and carrying a huge backpack. Compared with Chilam standing by, Magic Boy is already a tall young man.

In July this year, Magic Boy shared his life of studying in the United States on social media. In the photo, his fashionable and avant-garde dress and outstanding appearance are amazing, and he is known as "the most handsome second generation". Judging from the photos, the magic boy inherited his mother’s face, but his height was as tall and straight as his father’s, showing the appearance of double advantages.

The marriage between Chilam and Anita Yuen is regarded as a model in the entertainment industry. Although the external environment of the entertainment circle is complex and changeable, their feelings are indestructible. Every encounter is a witness to their happy life. Their marriage is a rare treasure in the hype and impetuous entertainment circle. I hope that the happy legends of Chilam and Anita Yuen will continue to be written.

Davis averaged at least 25 points, 10 rebounds and 2 hats last season, ranking third in Lakers history.

According to previous reports, the Lakers signed a three-year, $186 million contract extension with Anthony Davis.

In the regular season of 2022-23, Davis averaged 25.9 points, 12.5 rebounds and 2.0 blocks per game, becoming the third player in the history of the Lakers to average 25 points, 10 rebounds and 2 blocks per game in a single season since the 1973-74 season.

Previously, only shaquille O ‘Neill and Karim Abdul-Jabbar had achieved this achievement.

Guangsha eliminated Guangdong! The referee almost ruined the classic game with a penalty, and Du Feng smiled and congratulated his opponent.

# Hundreds of teams #

On the evening of April 23rd, Beijing time, the CBA scored 8-4 in the playoffs, and the Guangdong team fought the Guangsha team. This is also the third game of the series, and whoever wins will enter the top four. In the games that have ended, Zhejiang team and Liaoning team have advanced, and these two teams are also popular for the championship. As the Shanghai team was deprived of playoff places, the Shenzhen team directly advanced to the top four, against the Zhejiang team with the first record in the league, while the winners of Guangdong team and Guangsha team will face Liaoning team in the top four.

In the first half of the game, the physical confrontation between the two teams was fierce. In the first quarter, Guangdong team was 1 point behind 18-19. In the second quarter, the offensive efficiency of both teams was significantly improved. With Hu Mingxuan hitting the buzzer for 3 points, Guangdong team scored 30 points in the second quarter, which also surpassed Guangsha team by 3 points. The score difference is not very big, and there is still a lot of suspense in the game. Because it is a life-and-death battle, both teams do their best at both ends of the attack and defense, and the game is quite exciting.

In the third quarter, Guangsha once led by 12 points, but Ma Shang Brooks scored continuously. After Hu Mingxuan scored 2+1, he also hit a 3-pointer. After the third quarter, Guangdong only fell behind by 2 points. For Guangsha team, Hu Jinqiu was injured in the game and has been playing on the sidelines. If he can’t play, Guangdong team will be more determined to attack Guangsha team’s insider.

In the last quarter, the referee’s penalty is a long story. Hu Jinqiu grabbed the offensive rebound and scored directly, but the referee fined Guangsha for 24 seconds. After the replay, the referee awarded 2 points. After that, the head coach of Guangsha team’s actions were intriguing, and he kept shaking his head. In fact, this round is really too obvious. The referee blew a 24-second penalty, which is really puzzling. Maybe many fans are also very dissatisfied and unfair to Guangsha team.

As the game went on, Guangsha team gradually found its state, and Hu Jinqiu kept grabbing the rebounds in the frontcourt, while core players such as Sun Minghui and Welch stood up at the crucial moment to help Guangsha team get a 7-point lead. In the end, Guangsha team eliminated Guangdong team, reached the top 4 of CBA playoffs and will play against Liaoning team. Hu Jinqiu scored 16 points and 22 rebounds, Sun Minghui scored 23 points, 5 rebounds and 8 assists, and Wiltzer scored 17 points and 6 rebounds. Guangdong Yi Jianlian scored 3 points and 7 rebounds, Du Runwang scored 14 points, Ma Shang scored 27 points, 10 rebounds and 6 assists, Hu Mingxuan scored 15 points, 4 rebounds and 2 assists, and Hamilton scored 16 points and 8 rebounds.

After the game, Guangdong players were very depressed, and coach Du Feng was also very helpless, but he still smiled and congratulated his opponent on his promotion. The pattern was very big. In fact, no team is a teacher who always wins. Even if Guangdong is the biggest club in CBA, it can’t always win. When the team has a peak, there will be a trough. The Guangsha team also has the best chance to win the championship, but the Liaoning team is a more terrible team than the Guangdong team.

There is no doubt that the duel between Guangsha and Guangdong is also the most exciting game in the 22-23 season, and almost every round is full of highlights. Fortunately, the referee blew the penalty of Guangsha for 24 seconds and corrected the mistake in time. Otherwise, it would really be full of controversy and ruin this classic battle. Shanghai team and Jiangsu team are lessons from the past. Now no team dares to fake the ball, and the referee will be very cautious about the penalty. As for the penalty for the 24-second violation, I would rather believe that the referee present really didn’t see the situation at that time, but nothing else. CBA8′ s entry into the fourth round has all ended, and then the four teams will compete for the championship, which makes people look forward to it very much.