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Honda has shared details regarding changes coming to the Passport SUV for 2022, along with pricing for the range. That range now includes a new more-rugged TrailSport edition, which is hardly a surprise given that every carmaker from Subaru to Toyota and most everyone in between is rushing to give consumers what they want: a practical SUV able to take on bigger challenges come the weekend. In fact the Passport was pitched from the outset as a tougher sibling to the Pilot and the CR-V, and so the new exterior design just pushes the boundary a little further. The new TrailSport pushes that boundary a little further still. Honda says the Passport’s bolder exterior design will send a clear message of the model’s rough-and-ready capabilities. The SUV is redesigned from the A-pillars forward, for instance getting a sculpted, bulged hood. In back, a redesigned, more aggressive rear bumper features cutouts for larger twin exhaust outlets as well as a tow hitch cover and skid garnish design matching the new front-end styling. Internally, the model gets the same structure as before: unibody construction, independent front and rear suspension, standard 280-hp 3.5L V6 engine, 9-speed automatic transmission and all-wheel drive system. Passport's 4-mode Intelligent Traction Management allows drivers to customize the i-VTM4 system for different terrains, including sand, snow, mud and paved roads. Towing capacity is 2,268 kg. Blessed with a starting price of $45,570 for the Passport Sport, the 5-passenger SUV comes out of the box at that entry level with all-wheel drive, power moonroof, power tailgate and 18-inch alloy wheels. This and all other trims of the model are equipped with the Honda Sensing suite of safety/drive assist systems, and all now come standard with remote starter, Blind Spot Information, heated front seats and steering wheel, power adjustable driver seat and an 8-inch Display Audio system with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto integration.

Think you're leading a healthy lifestyle? Aside from occasionally veering off the path, most of us think we do a fair job of maintaining our health with good (or at least OK) eating habits and physical activity whenever we manage to fit it in. But is that enough to be considered "healthy?" According to a recent study, very few adults actually meet the criteria for a healthy lifestyle. The study, published in the Archives of Internal Medicine, showed that only 3% of American adults got a perfect score on what the authors say are the four basic criteria for healthy living. Just 13.8% met three of the criteria; 34.2% met only two criteria. Women scored slightly better than men. See how well you measure up on the researchers' four keys to healthfulness: Do you smoke? Are you able to maintain a healthy weight (a BMI of 18-25), or are you successfully losing weight to attain a healthy weight? Do you eat at least 5 servings of fruits and vegetables daily? Do you exercise 30 minutes or more, 5 times a week? The good news is that these behaviors should not be foreign to you, as all but one are an integral part of the Weight Loss Clinic. Numbers 2 through 4 are the foundation of the WLC program, habits that we continually discuss, write about, and recommend. Everyone knows smoking is bad for your health. If you are one of the lucky ones who never became addicted to nicotine, pat yourself on the back. Smokers, I hope you are working diligently to kick your habit. It's impossible to underestimate the importance of a smoke-free life for your health -- as well as for the sake of those around you. 4 Steps and More While those four habits are indisputably important for a healthy lifestyle, some may argue that more factors should be taken into consideration. What would be on your list? Just for fun, I came up with my own personal top 10 list of healthy behaviors (beyond the four basics) that contribute to wellness and satisfaction with one's lifestyle: Brush and floss daily to keep your teeth and gums healthy and free of disease. Get a good night's rest. Well-rested people not only cope better with stress, but may also have better control of their appetites. Research has shown that a lack of sleep can put our "hunger hormones" out of balance -- and possibly trigger overeating. Enjoy regular family meals. This allows parents to serve as good role models, can promote more nutritious eating, and sets the stage for lively conversations. Being connected to family and/or friends is a powerful aspect of a healthy life. Smile and laugh out loud several times a day. It keeps you grounded, and helps you cope with situations that would otherwise make you crazy. Read the comics, watch a sitcom, or tell jokes to bring out those happy feelings. Meditate, pray, or otherwise find solace for at least 10-20 minutes each day. Contemplation is good for your soul, helps you cope with the demands of daily life, and may even help lower your blood pressure. Get a pedometer and let it motivate you to walk, walk, walk. Forget about how many minutes of activity you need; just do everything you can to fit more steps into your day. No matter how you get it, physical activity can help defuse stress, burn calories, and boost self-esteem. Stand up straight. You'll look 5 pounds lighter if you stand tall and tighten your abdominal muscles. Whenever you walk, think "tall and tight" to get the most out of the movement. Try yoga. The poses help increase strength and flexibility and improve balance. These are critical areas for older folks especially, and both men and women can benefit. Power up the protein. This nutrient is an essential part of your eating plan, and can make up anywhere from 10%-35% of your total calories. Protein lasts a long time in your belly; combine it with high-fiber foods and you'll feel full on fewer calories. Enjoy small portions of nuts, low-fat dairy, beans, lean meat, poultry, or fish. Last but not least, have a positive attitude. Do your best to look at life as if "the glass is half full." You must believe in yourself, have good support systems, and think positively ("I think I can, I think I can…") to succeed.

The current confrontation turns partly on what, if any, commitments Secretary of State James A. Baker III made about NATO’s expansion in the waning days of the Cold War. WASHINGTON — When officials from Russia and the United States sit down in Geneva on Monday for high-profile discussions with another war in Europe on the line, hovering over the talks will be an American diplomat who will not even be in the room. Nearly 30 years after James A. Baker III stepped down as secretary of state, the current confrontation over Ukraine turns in part on a long-running argument about what, if any, commitments he made to Moscow in the waning days of the Cold War and whether the United States fulfilled them. President Vladimir V. Putin and other Russian officials have asserted that Mr. Baker ruled out NATO expansion into Eastern Europe when he served as President George H.W. Bush’s top diplomat. The West’s failure to live up to that agreement, in this argument, is the real cause of the crisis now gripping Europe as Mr. Putin demands that NATO forswear membership for Ukraine as the price of calling off a potential invasion. But the record suggests this is a selective account of what really happened, used to justify Russian aggression for years. While there was indeed discussion between Mr. Baker and the Soviet leader Mikhail S. Gorbachev in the months after the fall of the Berlin Wall about limiting NATO jurisdiction if East and West Germany were reunited, no such provision was included in the final treaty signed by the Americans, Europeans and Russians. “The bottom line is, that’s a ridiculous argument,” Mr. Baker said in an interview in 2014, a few months after Russia seized Crimea and intervened in eastern Ukraine. “It is true that in the initial stages of negotiations I said ‘what if’ and then Gorbachev himself supported a solution that extended the border that included the German Democratic Republic,” or East Germany, within NATO. Since the Russians signed that treaty, he asked, how can they rely “on something I said a month or so before? It just doesn’t make sense.” In fact, while Mr. Putin accuses the United States of breaking an agreement it never made, Russia has violated an agreement it actually did make with regard to Ukraine. In 1994, after the Soviet Union broke apart, Russia signed an accord along with the United States and Britain called the Budapest Memorandum, in which the newly independent Ukraine gave up 1,900 nuclear warheads in exchange for a commitment from Moscow “to respect the independence and sovereignty and the existing borders of Ukraine” and “to refrain from the threat or use of force” against the country. link:https://www.nytimes.com/2022/01/09/us/politics/russia-ukraine-james-baker.html

MANILA, Philippines — A P50,000 reward is being dangled for information on the whereabouts of the helper who allegedly stole cash and pieces of jewelry from an official of the Department of Transportation (DOTr). Southmaids Agency said in a text message to INQUIRER.net on Monday that they have been coordinating with authorities regarding the incident, which DOTr Assistant Secretary Goddes Hope Libiran reported to the public via a Facebook post on Saturday, January 8. “Our agency Southmaids Agency is now properly coordinating with Asec. Goddes Hope Libiran, [who] is one of our old clients, providing all the necessary documents including the NBI and contacts from the said helper.” It also said that it is conducting a meeting with the Association of Licensed Private Employment Agencies of the Philippines Inc. to take the necessary actions against the helper, who Libiran called “Manag” in her social media post. “We will also give a 50k reward for the people who can show her to us, we will not tolerate this as a licensed agency,” Southmaids Agency added. In her Facebook post over the weekend, Libiran claimed losing cash and pieces of jewelry – which amount she did not disclose – to a helper she recently hired. She said she left the house for a COVID-19 booster shot and learned about her missing money and precious accessories when she returned home. “Iba ka, Manang. Nagmalasakit pa akong ipagamot ka kahapon dahil sa sakit mo, tapos ganito lang gagawin mo sa pamilya ko? Ibang klase ka,” Libiran said in her Facebook post. In a subsequent social media post, Libiran said she made public her experience to serve as a warning to other people. link:https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/1538563/p50000-bounty-up-for-info-on-location-of-helper-who-allegedly-stole-dotr-execs-cash-jewelry

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