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Business Insider
25-04-2025
- Lifestyle
- Business Insider
Best sunglasses for men in 2025
Best overall: Caddis Miklos Caddis is a newer brand that launched in 2017 and started out by selling readers, so I was happily surprised by its sunglasses that are incredibly stylish, really comfortable, and durable thanks to their solid bio-based acetate frames and coated lenses. The Miklos are square frames — kind of a modern update on the classic Wayfarer style — with scratch, dirt, and grease-resistant polarized lenses that do a great job reducing glare, but still allow you to see your smartphone screen. Best budget: Kent Wang Keyhole This small DTC brand should be on your radar not only for its superb sunglasses but for menswear in general because you're not going to find a better value for what you get from Kent Wang. All their sunglasses are made to exacting standards while still coming in at the reasonable price of $55. Still, the Keyhole (available in two sizes) is especially handsome with its retro frames carved from cellulose acetate and polarized lenses that provide distortion-free clarity. Best for comfort: Silhouette Midtown The Austrian brand Silhouette has been around since the 1960s and continues to produce innovative sunglasses that are stylish and so comfortable you may forget you have them on. The Midtown is incredibly light with retro '70s aviator frames made from the brand's high-tech plastic that's feather light, but still takes a beating, and is comfortable for all-day wear. Best classic style: Raen Remmy I've had a pair of the Raen Remmy sunglasses for a couple of years and they've become one of my go-tos for their classic style that pairs well with pretty much any outfit, along with their comfort and durability. The Remmy, which comes in two different sizes (49mm or 52mm) to perfectly fit any face, has a 1950s vibe with its notched bridge, lightly horned temple, and rounded lenses. Best for sports: Koo Cosmo The Italian brand Koo is best known for its high-performance cycling sunglasses, but it also makes the Cosmo, a more general-use lifestyle model perfect for any outdoor activity (I wear them for my daily run) that still has all the technology of the brand's other styles. They're made from Grilamid — a thermoplastic that's very light, flexible, shock resistant, and non-allergenic — feature high-impact polarized Zeiss lenses, and are still good-looking enough for wearing when you're not exercising. Best aviators: Diff Camden The Diff Camden aviators, like the brand — a socially conscious company that supports various vision initiatives for those in need — is, well, a little different, but in a good way. Besides having polarized lenses with 100% UV protection, these aviators are made from stainless steel but feature an acetate overlay that gives them a truly unique look. Best tech: Meta Ray-Ban Ray-Ban Meta Smart Glasses are the brand's second iteration of smart glasses. While they function similarly to the previous Ray-Ban Stories glasses with smart features like Bluetooth audio for phone calls and music, and cameras for photos and video, they have upgraded tech. The new pair has better audio quality, longer battery life, higher resolution cameras, and AI integration. I love my Ray-Ban Meta glasses because they maintain the classic look of Ray-Ban Wayfarers, despite being packed with futuristic tech. They're great for content creators, vloggers, or anyone who'd like to capture life from a first-person point of view. Best for a splurge: Vada Kauboi Vada's super stylish Kauboi sunglasses have a square, slightly oversized look that is both relevant and timeless. They're handmade in Japan from organic cellulose acetate, feature 18k gold detailing and a wire core, come in more than 20 combinations to suit your personal style, and will definitely get you noticed. How we tested the best sunglasses for men We used long-term real-world testing — wearing the sunglasses on beach days, during daily exercise, and on long hikes — compared various brands, poured over hundreds of customer comments, and relied on our years of experience in the industry to find the perfect shades. Besides judging such things as craftsmanship, frame materials, comfort, and lens quality, we also looked at areas like sustainability and value in determining our choices.
Los Angeles Times
23-02-2025
- Sport
- Los Angeles Times
Prep softball preview: Kai Minor and Orange Lutheran take aim at a title
The attention that comes with being one of the top high school recruits in the nation at their position can be a distraction for many players but not so for Orange Lutheran senior center fielder Kai Minor. For her, the game is all about winning, and coming so close last year only to lose to Garden Grove Pacifica in the Southern Section Division 1 championship game fuels the fire for her and her teammates to get back to the finals and win. Minor desires to leave an indelible mark on the program and what better way to do so than to deliver a section title? 'The culture,' Minor said when asked why she signed with Oklahoma in November. 'It was a good visit to Norman and reflects everything I'm about. I'm looking forward to this season and getting ready for the next level. We have more pitching depth than last year.' Minor is one of six seniors on a roster that includes seven freshmen and three sophomores. She leads by example, but is vocal when she needs to be: 'It'll be my role to coach them up at times … I'll say, 'Hey, this needs to get done.'' Orange Lutheran opened at No. 4 in top-20 rankings for the Southland and will look to defend its Trinity League crown behind Minor, shortstop and Mississippi commit Madelyn Armendariz (who like Minor plays club for OC Batbusters) and UCLA-bound pitcher Jo Marsh, a junior transfer from Los Alamitos. Although hitting is her favorite aspect of the game, Minor is a terror on the basepaths and has played center since she took up the sport as a youngster. 'I like it because it gives me room to run left or right, forward and back,' she said. Minor batted a team-best .420 with 29 base hits, 19 RBIs and four home runs with a team-high .540 on-base percentage as a junior and she has picked up right where she left off — contributing six hits, four RBIs, three runs and an .889 slugging percentage as the Lancers beat Corona Santiago, Great Oak and Riverside Poly at the Norco Showcase in Chino Hills last week. No one appreciates Minor's talent and skill more than longtime assistant coach and Orange Lutheran alum Jenny Miklos, whose dad, Steve, has piloted the program since Miklos was a junior. 'Kai has all the physical tools you need and over the last four years has really improved in the mental aspect of this sport,' said Miklos, who went on to play at Concordia University in Irvine. 'She's the fastest player I've ever coached, she has a great attitude at the plate and excels at not chasing bad pitches. She's batting third in the lineup right now but she's great in the 1 or 2 spot or wherever we put her. She doesn't try to do too much. 'She has supreme confidence in the people behind her. She's a natural lefty and we'll rely on her leadership a lot this season. It's one of the stronger teams we've had. We have five pitchers we can rely on.' Orange Lutheran has a demanding schedule and could run into No. 2 Anaheim Canyon at the upcoming Dave Kops Tournament of Champions or Carew Classic in Anaheim (April 3-5). The Comanches possess one of the elite infields in Orange County, led by Brigham Young -bound first baseman Irma Urincho, Augusta University commit Victoria Oropeza at second and California-bound shortstop Jade Diaz. 'It's not about me,' Minor insisted. 'It's about honing in on the games we have coming up.' Here are other players to watch this spring: Taelyn Holley, Sr., OF, Murrieta Mesa The Rams' leadoff hitter and Tennessee commit powered her team to the Division 1 semifinals a year ago while scoring a California-best 59 runs and batting .598 with 11 home runs to earn state junior player of the year. She posted a .708 on-base percentage, swiped 14 bags last spring and is the catalyst for an offense that figures to score plenty of runs again after averaging 9.5 per game in 2024. Alyssa Galindo, Sr., P, Etiwanda It is rare for a pitcher to also be the team's best hitter, but such was the case for the Eagles last season. The Michigan State commit racked up 51 hits, 36 RBIs, 12 homers and scored 24 runs, and posted a 10-2 record with two saves and 111 strikeouts for a sparkling earned-run average of 0.83. She earned Division 3 player of the year after leading the Eagles to 31 wins and a piece of the Baseline League title. Brooke Stephens, Sr., OF, JSerra Led the Lions in hits (35), runs (23), triples (4) and stolen bases (8) as a junior. She went three for three with a triple and three runs scored in an 8-0 tournament victory against California last April and had two clutch singles in her team's 3-2 come-from-behind triumph over La Mirada in the first round of the Division 1 playoffs. McKenzy Becerra, Sr., 3B, Ayala Made the All-Southern Section Division 2 team last season after getting 39 hits, driving in 43 runs, belting five homers, eight doubles and four triples, and batting .488 — all team highs. She was a big reason the Bulldogs captured the Palomares League crown. Addison Moorman, Sr., P, Granada Hills She has been the City Section's premier performer in the circle the last two years and will be motivated to cap her final campaign in green and white with a title after the Highlanders lost back-to-back Open Division finals to Carson. She had a 1.14 earned-run average with 195 strikeouts in 129 1/3 innings as a junior. She recorded 19 strikeouts and no walks in a 14-inning, 1-0 loss in the City title game last May. Mia Cortez, Sr., SS, Arlington One of the top returners in Riverside County and an All-Southern Section Division 3 first-team selection last year, Cortez turned heads as a junior after slugging .833, with 35 hits, 24 RBIs and 17 doubles while posting a .530 average and a 1.401 OPS. The Lions moved to the Sunbelt League after finishing second in the River Valley last spring and Cortez will need to be sound defensively again. She had 26 putouts and 25 assists as a junior. Alyssa Torres, Jr., C, Valley View Played catcher and shortstop and earned All-CIF Division 2 first team honors as a sophomore. She was the Eagles' stat leader in almost every offensive category: batting average (.513), on-base percentage (.566), slugging percentage (1.157), total hits (59), runs (51), RBIs (55), homers (20) and doubles (12). She is one of three team captains this year. Sofia Hernandez, Jr., 3B, Whittier Christian The Arizona State-bound infielder was overshadowed by teammate Aleena Garcia (now at UCLA) last year but has the spotlight all to herself this spring. She had 48 hits, 30 RBIs, 13 doubles, four homers and 36 runs while batting .490 as a sophomore. She also topped the Heralds with 12 stolen bases. Mattea Stern, So., OF, Garden Grove Pacifica Paced the Division I champion Mariners with 36 hits and 20 steals and was second in runs scored (29) as a freshman. She was also third on the team in batting average (.456) and saw action in 27 of 29 games. Stern cannot afford a sophomore slump if the Mariners want to three-peat as they lost 10 players to graduation, including three first-team all-state picks.
Morocco World
19-02-2025
- Business
- Morocco World
Moroccan Students Show Rising Interest in Studying in Hungary
Rabat – Hungary offers scholarships to 165 Moroccan university students every year, according to the Hungarian ambassador to Morocco, Tromler Miklos. In a post on social media platform X, Miklos said that the 'Moroccan-Hungarian scientific cooperation is better than ever.' The ambassador revealed that more than 5,500 Moroccan students applied for scholarships in Hungary for the 2025/2026 academic year. This increase reflects a growing interest among Moroccan students in studying in Hungary. The scholarships are provided through the Stipendium Hungaricum program, which is funded by the Hungarian government. Established in 2013, the program is supervised by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade and managed by the Tempus Public Foundation. The program offers nearly 800 full-degree programs in various fields at different levels of study. The programs are available in English, French, and other languages at 36 Hungarian universities and colleges. The scholarship covers all tuition fees and provides support for accommodation costs. In recent years, an increasing number of Moroccan students have chosen to study abroad in countries like Hungary, Ukraine, Russia, and neighboring nations. These countries attract students due to their affordable tuition fees, quality of education, and a wide range of academic programs. Many Moroccan students pursue fields such as medicine, engineering, and business . In November, Ibn Zohr University in Agadir and Hungary's Karoli Gaspar University signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to enhance academic cooperation. The agreement was initiated during a visit by a Hungarian delegation, which included Karoli Gaspar University's president, Laszlo Trocsanyi, and Hungary's ambassador to Morocco. The MoU outlines student exchanges, collaboration between professors and researchers, as well as joint research projects across various fields. Tags: EducationhungaryMoroccostudents
Associated Press
29-01-2025
- Business
- Associated Press
Americhem Launches EcoLube™ MD PFAS-Free Internally Lubricated Compounds for Healthcare Applications
CUYAHOGA FALLS, Ohio--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan 29, 2025-- Americhem, Inc., a globally recognized designer and manufacturer of custom color masterbatch, functional additives, engineered compounds, and performance technologies, has launched the EcoLube™ MD line of PFAS-free internally lubricated compounds specifically for medical devices and other healthcare applications. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: EcoLube™ MD Pre-lubricated Engineered Compounds (Photo: Business Wire) Building on the success of Americhem's launch of EcoLube™ in 2024, EcoLube™ MD offers significant advantages for healthcare applications. As a sustainable, non-PFAS solution, EcoLube™ MD addresses the critical need for effective wear and friction reduction. It ensures compliance with current and future regulations, demonstrates environmental stewardship, and reduces environmental impact. EcoLube™ MD pre-lubricated engineered compounds and alloys are designed to help manufacturers reduce the wear and friction of moving plastic parts, reduce noise during use, and decrease the coefficient of friction for plastic-on-plastic and plastic-on-metal applications, all without the use of PFAS components. End-use applications can include minimally invasive surgical devices, syringe pumps, prosthetics, surgical robots, and more. Matt Miklos, Vice President/General Manager of Americhem's engineered compounds division, noted that healthcare OEMs are increasingly concerned about sustainability and ensuring that new products meet current and future regulations. 'With regulations around the world potentially restricting or banning the use of PFAS and PTFE, healthcare OEMs are challenged with finding alternatives that can match their self-lubricating performance,' said Miklos. 'Our new PFAS-free EcoLube™ MD line showcases Americhem's dedication to innovation, meeting their unique needs and helping them stay ahead in their respective markets.' Enhancing Medical Devices with Rigorous Material Performance and Compliance Linda Boyett, Vice President of Global Technology & Innovation at Americhem, said Ecolube™ MD has undergone testing for performance and biocompatibility. Internal testing has indicated similar performance to the more traditional internal lubricants and wear resistant additives in most cases. Ecolube™ MD has undergone ISO10993 –5 testing for biocompatibility as part of the global medical compliance certifications. 'ISO10993 – 5 testing for biocompatibility is an important global medical compliance certification, and we're proud that EcoLube™ MD is a proven solution that supports sustainability and performance for the healthcare industry,' said Boyett. EcoLube™ Family of Lubricants EcoLube™ shatters the limitations of conventional lubrication, ushering in a new era of embedded performance. This revolutionary technology integrates specially designed functional additives directly into the material, providing long-lasting lubrication from within. A variety of functional additives cater to specific applications, resulting in a versatile EcoLube™ product line capable of tackling a wide range of lubrication challenges. Solid state, non-migrating lubricants that stand up to extreme pressures, reducing frictional wear and 'slip-stick' behavior in nylon bearings. Multifunctional, migrating, boundary lubricants reduce the coefficient of friction and wear rate by providing immediate lubrication at start-up and high speeds. Non-traditional formulations offer shear reinforcement and abrasion resistance between moving, mating parts. Low friction, non-migratory additives are designed to offset PTFE in various applications and thermoplastics. Ecolube™ MD biocompatibility testing and compliance with the medical certifications are coupled with AEC's stringent Process Change Management commitments and locked formulation promise make it an easy choice for a variety of medical applications. A Wide Range of Base Resins Americhem has formulated EcoLube™ compounds in a wide variety of base resins, including ABS, PBT, PCABS, PC, PEI, PPE, PPS, PE, PP, PSU, PPSU, POM, PEEK, PPA, PA, and TPU. 'We pride ourselves on our ability to customize products to fit end-market performance, conversion processes, color, and aesthetic requirements. By working closely with our customers, we shape specifications and new technologies to meet their unique needs and sustainability objectives,' added Miklos. About Americhem Americhem is an innovative, technology-driven leader in the global polymer industry. Its foundation is built around delivering Performance, Solutions and Trust through close collaboration with customers. All of the company's products are backed by complete technical support that ensures quality, reliability, and value. Americhem operates 10 manufacturing plants and maintains sales offices throughout the world. SOURCE: Americhem, Inc. Copyright Business Wire 2025. PUB: 01/29/2025 09:30 AM/DISC: 01/29/2025 09:31 AM
