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The TOP 10 Luxury Cars Available Today

  • Sep 15, 2017
  • 1. Jaguar F-type Coupe

    Whether you begin with the Jaguar F-type coupe’s proportions, its muscular shape, or its amazingly purposeful stance, this is a seriously pretty kitty. What about the roadster, you say? It, too, is gorgeous, but the coupe’s plunging roofline and more-defined rear haunches give it the edge. And the experience isn’t merely visual—the F-type R Coupe’s supercharged V-8 soundtrack is pure aural ecstasy.

    2. Alfa Romeo 4C Spider

    Sure, few Alfa Romeos are born ugly, but the mid-engine 4C sprung into this world like an 18-year-old Kate Upton: fully formed and capable of holding your eyeballs in a vice grip. Just stare at its curves, taut lines, and athletic posture, and before long you’ll be mentally transported to a twisty road somewhere in northern Italy. Bellissima. The Spider’s better-resolved, less-arachnidan headlight units give it the nod here, but the same pieces will soon be offered on the coupe, so you can’t really go wrong either way.

    3. Ferrari 458 Italia

    We like the 458 Italia because it’s exactly what a Ferrari should be: race-car tech wrapped in stunning sheetmetal. In this case, the Pininfarina-penned, mid-engine sports car’s aggressive and almost brutally low body suits its knife-edged personality perfectly. We could spend hours poring over the 458’s numerous, carefully designed details—and we have.

    4. Mercedes-Benz S-class Coupe

    In the ultra-luxury realm, size matters—and it’s one of the reasons why the 2015 S-class coupe places so highly in our beauty rankings. This plus-size pinup’s use of proportion and its pervasive, tapering-arc design theme accentuate both its size and grace. The hood seems unbelievably long (a neat visual trick, courtesy of the upright and forward grille), and the three body-side lines add length and catch light like Tinker Bell scooping fairy dust. Did Germans really design this thing?

    5. Aston Martin V8 Vantage

    Wheels pushed to the absolute corners; classic long-hood, short-deck proportions; and clean, graceful sheetmetal: We can only be talking about Aston Martin’s V8 Vantage, a proper sports car through and through. This fifth-place showing comes as Aston continues to introduce special-edition models, which typically signify a car’s impending doom. But as with Jennifer Aniston, this hot car shows age is just a number.

    6. Lamborghini Huracán LP610-4

    We can practically hear your fingers hovering over those keyboards—yes, the Huracán isn’t as outrageous as bulls past, but that’s why it’s on this list. Even ignoring the badge on the stubby hood, this is an exceptionally clean yet exotic shape. Call it the High-Art Doorstop or Subtle Surfacing Perfected—either way, it’s a wonderful thing to behold.

    7. Cadillac ELR

    The ELR plug-in’s non-traditional path to beauty—it possesses far more straight lines than curved—landed it on our list. In spite of its cab-forward, front-drive proportions, the ELR wears perhaps the most finely tuned iteration of Cadillac’s crisp, Art & Science design language. And the shape, classicism be damned, is dramatic, while the jeweled detailing and trim exude class, wealth, and style.

    8. Porsche 911

    Even as the latest Porsche 911 has grown larger and pushed even further upmarket, there’s no denying the iconic sports car looks better for it. The new 911’s longer wheelbase and re-contoured tail lend it a wonderful stance, and the overall proportions still work well with Porsche’s classically curvy design language and the 911’s unique, tail-heavy profile. And we can’t talk about the 911 without mentioning those hips—they practically beg you to grab hold and . . . okay, we’ll stop.

    9. Land Rover Range Rover

    The Range Rover makes this list because of its pure surfaces. The previous-generation Range Rover was a rectilinear ode to the T-square, and while it was quite handsome, the new one makes it look blocky and cheap by comparison. We like the way Land Rover introduced a subtle curve to the door sections, not to mention the body’s more pronounced rearward taper. The more dynamic surfacing elevates the signature look to a new, even classier level.

    10. Audi R8

    The aging, soon-to-be-replaced R8 among today’s most beautiful cars? Probably controversial. But the R8 remains every bit the design icon it was when it debuted nearly a decade ago. It’s telling that the car still looks like nothing else out there, with a semi-rounded surface theme that would probably look ridiculous on anything else. But paired with Audi’s delicate headlights and taillights, simple grille work, and that roofline, it makes for one gorgeous soon-to-be-retiree.

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    Getting Electricity in Cambodia

  • Below is a detailed summary of the procedures, time and cost required for a business to obtain an electricity connection for a newly constructed building in Cambodia.
    This information was collected as part of the Doing Business project, which measures and compares regulations relevant to the life cycle of a small- to medium-sized domestic business in 190 economies. The most recent round of data collection was completed in June 2016.
    Procedure
    1 Submit application to Electricite Du Cambodge and await estimate
    Agency: Electricite Du Cambodge (EDC)
    The application should be submitted in person to the Distribution Department of Electricite Du Cambodge. The application should include the following documents: a certificate of property title (a photocopy is sufficient and there is no need for notarization) and a certificate of company registration. The client has to fill a form specifying the power needed and the list of equipment in the warehouse.

    There are no official fees for the application. The time for this procedure includes an estimate for negotiation
    2 Receive site inspection by Electricite Du Cambodge
    Agency: Electricite Du Cambodge (EDC)
    The Distribution Department of EDC sends an inspector to check the site and the area. After the inspection the EDC will do the assessment and quotation of the prices.
    3 Await clearance from Electricite Du Cambodge and sign contract
    Agency: Distribution Department Electricite Du Cambodge (EDC)
    The consumer should obtain a clearance from the Distribution Department which has to assess whether EDC has enough capacity. The clearance is issued by the Managing Director of the Distribution Department. Once the clearance is issued the applicant signs a contract and pays fees
    4 Await completion of external works, meter installation and final connection
    Agency: Electricite Du Cambodge (EDC) and Electrical Contractor
    For an additional load of 140kVA installation of a transformer for 160 kVA will be required. The external connection works are carried out by EDC. The meter gets installed at the same time as when the connection is done. If there is a road crossing it takes EDC additional 2 weeks to obtain an excavation permit
    The security deposit has to be paid and is returned upon the termination of the power consumption. 

    There is no supervision / inspection of the internal wiring before the final connection. EDC is responsible only for the external connection. The customer's private electrical engineer is in charge of the internal wiring. There is no requirement that the electrician must be licensed, so they can practice without a license. However, EDC is de facto the licencor of electrical engineers because they provide training courses. Attendees of this training receive a certificate that EDC recognizes. There is no other agency that provides the courses
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    Universities implementing their own scholarship programs for developing countries »

  • A notable number of Universities have their own scholarship schemes intended for developing regions/countries aside from the ones they administer in behalf of donor institutions.   You can find a handful of these Universities in this list.

    Universities in Europe

    Belgium: Ghent University Scholarships
    Ghent University offers a wide array of scholarships specifically for developing countries. It offers scholarships for
    Training, Masters, PhD, and Post Doctoral programmes for developing country students.
    Ireland: Dublin Institute of Technology Scholarships
    The Dublin Institute of Technology currently provides  international scholarships for international students from 
    selected agencies in Mexico, Oman, UAE, Tanzania, Kazakhstan, and Kuwait.
    Netherlands: Maastricht University Scholarships
    Maastricht University sponsors a number of international scholarships for student from the following regions:
    Africa, Asia, Eastern Europe, and South America.
    Netherlands: University of Groningen Scholarships
    Several scholarships are available for international students who are motivated to study Bachelor’s, Master’s and PhD programmes, as well as for exchanges, short courses at the university. Besides scholarships awarded by the University of Groningen, a number of grants awarded by the Dutch government, the EU and (inter)national organizations, such as World Bank or the Ford Foundation, can be used for study or research at the University of Groningen as well.
    Netherlands: University of Twente Scholarships
    University of Twente administers a number of international scholarships for students from Asia, South America, and Central America.
    Italy: University of Pavia Scholarships
    The University of Pavia (UNIPV), in order to promote international cooperation with the Developing Countries, offers scholarships for selected Masters Studies at the University of Pavia or at the Institute for Advanced Study of Pavia (IUSS).
    UK: Cardiff University Scholarships
    Cardiff University offers scholarships for international students from  Africa, Arabic Countries, Australia, Bermuda/Cayman Islands, Canada, China (P.R.), Colombia, India/Indian Subcontinent, Japan, Kazakhstan, Nigeria, Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, Turkey, USA, Vietnam.
    UK: London South Bank University Scholarships
    London South Bank University offers full scholarships for students from commonwealth countries including African commonwealth countries. It also offers partial scholarships for students from priority countries (Bangladesh, China, Ghana, India, Kenya, Mauritius, Nigeria, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Thailand, Turkey, Uganda, and Vietnam).
    UK: London Met Scholarships
    The ISH/London Met Scholarships is jointly run by International Students House (ISH) and London Metropolitan University. The scholarships are awarded to outstanding students from selected developing countries who wish to pursue an undergraduate or postgraduate degree at the University.
    UK: Roehampton University Scholarships
    The University has a number of scholarships available for international students on full-time, taught undergraduate and postgraduate programmes.  Scholarships are specifically available for students from China, South Korea, India, Thailand, Taiwan, Japan, Turkey, Malaysia, USA, Norway, Singapore, US, and UK-based international students  in their first year of study.
    UK: Sheffield Hallam University Scholarships
    Sheffield Hallam University offers international scholarships for Non-EU students and specific scholarships for ASEAN member countries (Brunei, Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, Vietnam).
    UK: University of Bedforshire Scholarships
    University of Bedforshire offers scholarships to international Non-EU students from different countries.
    UK: University of Birmingham Scholarships
    University of Birmingham has scholarships available for students from the following regions:
    Africa, Asia Pacific, Indian Subcontinent, Middle East, Russia, South America.
    UK: University of Cambridge Scholarships
    The University of Cambridge has special scholarships schemes for students from developing countries.  The schemes include
    Cambridge Shared Scholarships, Shell Centenary Chevening Cambridge Scholarships, Shell Centenary Cambridge Scholarships, and Developing World Education Fund Scholarships.
    UK: University of East Anglia Scholarships
    The University of East Anglia offers a number of full and partial scholarships in international development courses for students from low-income countries.
    UK: University of Edinburgh Scholarships
    The University of Edinburgh offers a number of international scholarships for students from
    Africa, Cambodia, China, India, Laos, Malaysia, Mexico, Middle East, Myanmar, Russia, Southern Africa, Tanzania, Thailand, and Vietnam.
    UK: University of Nottingham Scholarships
    Through the Developing Solutions Scholarship Fund, The University of Nottingham is offering one of the largest international scholarship programmes in the world for developing countries of the Commonwealth and to non-Commonwealth Africa.  The Countries outside Africa and India also covered by the Developing Solutions international scholarship scheme are Anguilla, Antigua and Barbuda, Bangladesh, Barbados, Belize, Bermuda, British Virgin Islands, Brunei, Cayman Islands, Dominica, Falkland Islands, Fiji, Gibraltar, Grenada, Guyana, Jamaica, Kiribati, Malaysia, Maldives,Montserrat, Nauru, Pakistan, Papua New Guinea, Pitcairn, St Helena, St Kitts and Nevis, St Lucia, St Vincent, Singapore, Solomon Islands, Sri Lanka, Tonga, Trinidad and Tobago, Tristan da Cunha, Turks and Caicos, Tuvalu, Vanuatu, Western Samoa
    UK: University of Salford Scholarships
    University of Salford offers various scholarship programs for  students from
    Sub-saharan Africa, Southeast Asia, South Asia, Middle East & North Africa, Latin America, and East Asia.
    UK: University of Oxford Scholarships
    University of Westminster offers a variety of scholarships for students from Africa and Asia.
    UK: University of Westminster Scholarships
    The University of Westminster offers full international scholarships and full tuition wavers for students from developing countries  in undergraduate and postgraduate studies. Aside from this, they administer various scholarships for students from selected regions (Eastern Europe, South Asia, Central America, Latin America, Carribean Region, Middle East, North Africa) and/or countries  (Gambia, Suriname, Guyana, Tanzania, China, India, East Timor, Philippines, Malaysia, Vietnam, Brazil, Mexico, Bolivia, Chile, Guatemala, Panama, Bulgaria, Croatia, Russia, Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, Romania or Turkey, Former Soviet Union States) .
    UK: University of West England Scholarships
    The University of the West of England, Bristol offers more than £100,000 worth of scholarships for international students  each year.  For developing country students, they have 3 scholarship programs: Global Student Scholarship, Millennium Development Scholarship and Professor Arthur Li Development Scholarships.

    Universities in United States & Canada

    USA: East-West Center Scholarships
    East-west Center offers international graduate degree scholarships for students from Asia, Pacific Islands,  and Russia.
    USA: Harvard University Scholarships
    Harvard University offers specific scholarships for international students from Argentina, Brazil, China, Columbia, Indonesia, Mexico, Philippines, Thailand, Vietnam and Pacific Islands.
    USA: NYU Wagner Scholarships
    NYU Wagner has special scholarship programs for Africa, Kazakhstan and Soviet Union’s 15 Newly Independent State (Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Estonia, Georgia, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Latvia, Lithuania, Moldova, Russia, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Ukraine and Uzbekistan)
    Canada: University of Alberta Scholarships
    The University of Alberta International administers specific scholarship programs for students from 
    ChileChinaIndiaMexico, and Vietnam.

    Universities in Australia & New Zealand

    Australia: Griffith University Scholarships
    Griffith University offers international scholarships for students from China, India, Indonesia, Iran, and Malaysia.
    Australia: Macquarie University Scholarships
    Macquarie University implements scholarships for postgraduate coursework for students from Columbia and Mexico.
    Australia: University of Western Australia Scholarships
    University of Western Australia has special scholarship schemes for China and India for postgraduate research studies.
    New Zealand: University of Auckland Scholarships
    The University of Auckland administer country-specific scholarships for students from Tonga, Chile, and Pakistan.
    New Zealand: Victoria University of Wellington Scholarships
    Victoria University of Wellington offers International Undergraduate Fees Scholarships to students from Malaysia, Thailand, and Vietnam.
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    Universities implementing scholarship programs of Government and Donor Agencies

  • Government and donor agencies often implement their scholarship programs through Universities and academic institutions.  By reading the scholarship profiles below,  you will find a list of host universities administering or  co-sponsoring major scholarship programs intended for developing countries.

    Joint Japan/World Bank Graduate Scholarships
    Intended for nationals of a World Bank member country eligible to borrow for study in selected countries.
    Asian Development Bank-Japan Scholarships
    Intended for nationals of ADB member countries in Asia and Pacific.
    New Zealand Development Scholarships
    Intended for citizens of NZDS participating countries for study in selected education institutions in New Zealand.
    Australian Development Scholarships
    Intended for citizens of ADS participating countries for study in selected Universities in Australia.
    DAAD Scholarships
    Intended for citizens of developing countries for study in State (public) or state-recognized German higher education institution
    Commonwealth Shared Scholarship Scheme
    Intended for nationals of Commonwealth developing countries at selected partner Universities (changes annually).

    Norwegian Quota Scholarships
    Intended for students from selected developing countries in the South and countries of Central- and East-Europe and Central-Asia for study in selected Universities in Norway.
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    How to Registering Your Property in Cambodia


  • Below is a detailed summary of the steps, time and cost involved in registering property in Cambodia. It assumes a standardized case of an entrepreneur who wants to purchase land and a building that is already registered and free of title dispute.
    This information was collected as part of the Doing Business project, which measures and compares regulations relevant to the life cycle of a small- to medium-sized domestic business in 190 economies. The most recent round of data collection was completed in June 2016.

    Agency:
     Land Office (District Level, Office of the Ministry of Land Management, Urban Planning & Construction)The buyer verifies the title certificate with the Land Office, checking for potential liens or encumbrances
    The buyer should obtain a copy of the initial title certificate from the seller and verify proper ownership, ensuring that the seller is the rightful owner of the title certificate. He verifies the title certificate with the land office (it is also possible to start this procedure at the Land Department at the Provincial level) to ensure that there are no liens, mortgages or other encumbrances registered for that property.

    Official cost according the Prakas 995 dated of December 28th,2012 on public service at Ministry of Land Management, Urban Planning and Construction
    Obtain information on the property from the Commune Council Official
    Agency: Commune Council
    The land purchaser may contact the village chief or the commune council official to obtain information on the land in addition to an official search at the municipal land office. This procedure is not required by law, but it is an additional step to verify that there are no morel liens or other encumbrances affecting the property object of the transaction
    The buyer should obtain the certificate of incorporation of the seller’s company and other documents from the seller
    Agency: Ministry of Commerce
    If the landowner is a legal entity, the buyer should obtain a copy of the ID of the shareholder or person acting on behalf of the company, and a certified/notarized copy of the certificate of issued by the Ministry of Commerce. These documents are needed to verify the accuracy and identity of the company name appearing in the title certificate. A Power of Attorney is also needed, as well as a resolution signed by the Board of Directors authorizing a named individual to represent the company at the land office accompanied by the Power of Attorney implementing that Resolution. This procedure is not required by law, but carried out in practice to verify information of the seller.
    Apply for registration at the District Land Office of the Ministry of Land Management, Urban Planning & Construction (MLMUPC)
    Agency: Land Office, (District Level, Office of the Ministry of Land Management, Urban Planning & Construction)
    When 2 persons/companies wish to buy/sell real property, together they should go to the district office of the Ministry of Land Management, Urban Planning & Construction (MLMUPC) and arrange to prepare and sign documents. The Land office reviews the document, checks the existing land book and sends it to the tax office to calculate the amount to be paid for the Transfer Tax. Before that, the tax office will send their staff to the field to evaluate the property. They have to inspect the property and assess its value. Once the inspection is done, the tax office will ask the buyer to pay the transfer tax.


    In order to complete this procedure, a cadastral transfer fee of KHR 600,000 is paid to MLMUPC.


    The documentation shall include the company's statute, its Certificate of Incorporation, and Power of Attorney (obtained in Procedure 3). At the time, the original Title Certificate held by the seller must be presented to the Khan (District Level) at the time of signing the deed in order to have the name of the new owner inserted on the document.
    Pay transfer tax at the Tax Collection Office
    Agency: General Department of Taxation
    A transfer tax of 4% of value of the property is paid by the seller to the Ministry of Economy and Finance at the Tax Collection Office of the location of the transferred property. A Tax Receipt is issued to prove that the tax has been paid. The 4% transfer tax is set out in Article 40 of the Law on Finance for the year 1995. In Phnom Penh, this tax is not assessed based on the true transacted value of the property but based on a schedule of price of property determined by the Phnom Penh Municipality. The assessed value is usually based on the total number of square meters, the land's location, use etc. For the land of more than 1200m², the surplus is subject to unused land tax. For the land less than 1200m², the unused land tax is not applicable. The time for the tax office to complete the calculation of transfer tax will depend on the location of the land and its size.
    Return to Cadastral office to complete the registration process
    Agency: Land Department (Province Level of the Ministry of Land Management, Urban Planning & Construction)
    After taxes are paid the parties return to the cadastral office at the MLMUPC and sign/thumbprint a MLMUPC form for buying/selling real property that was filled in by MLMUPC official. The signing/thumb printing will be witnessed by a local authority such as commune chief who will also thumbprint. These Procedures are based on Land Law Arts. 244 and 245. Land Law Art. 69 bars transfer unless all necessary taxes are paid. The documentation shall include: (1) Payment receipts of transfer tax (obtained in Procedure 5)
    Obtain the certificate of title from the Municipal Land Office
    Agency: Land Department (Province Level of the Ministry of Land Management, Urban Planning & Construction)

    The Khan/District land office forwards all the "transfer documents" to the Municipal Land Office where it issues the Certificate of Title in the new owner's name and has it registered. The last procedural step in practice can take several weeks, depending on the diligence of the land officials and interested parties. The Certificate of Title is received at the Land Department (Khan level)
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    WAY TO PREVENT YOU FROM DIABETES

  • It is important to learn to learn all about diabetes. It is a disease in which the body’s ability to produce or respond to the hormone insulin is impaired, resulting in abnormal metabolism of carbohydrates and elevated levels of glucose in the blood.
    It is a chronic disease that affects millions of people in the world. Uncontrolled cases can cause blindness, kidney failure, heart disease and other serious conditions. Fortunately, this disease is preventable. 
    Prevention is better than CURE....Here are some methods to avoid getting diabetes.

    1. Reduce Sugar and Refined Carbs From Your Diet


    2. Work Out Regularly


    3. Drink Water as Your Primary Beverage


    4. Lose Weight If You're Overweight or Obese


    5. Quit Smoking

    6. Follow a Very-Low-Carb Diet


    7. Watch Portion Sizes


    8. Avoid Sedentary Behaviors


    9. Eat a High-Fiber Diet


    10. Optimize Vitamin D Levels


    11. Minimize Your Intake of Processed Foods


    12. Drink Coffee or Tea


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