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Eric Devin assesses the French performances on an extremely difficult, but beautiful night for France and for football.

Hugo Lloris – 6 

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Did well to get down quickly after some sharp interchanges between Clyne and Sterling early on, but will have been disappointed to let Alli score from distance.

Bacary Sagna – 6.5 

Kept Kieran Gibbs largely under wraps by virtue of being positioned so high up the pitch, but displayed little quality in his attacking contributions.

Raphael Varane – 5.5 

For a defender whose biggest asset is his pace, he looked largely off it tonight, failing to establish the rapport with Koscielny that was on display against the Germans.

Laurent Koscielny – 6.5 

Was embarrassed by Rooney midway through the first half, but otherwise generally assured.

Lucas Digne – 5 

Got forward demonstratively in the opening stages, but influence waned as the match wore on. If Evra’s place in the eleven wasn’t already cemented, it is now.

Yohan Cabaye – 7 

Probably the best of France’s starting eleven; failed to be involved much going forward, but started a handful of counterattacks quite well and tackling and positioning was fine indeed.

Blaise Matuidi – 6 

Played some nice stuff with Martial on several occasions, but was the poorest of France’s midfield three.

Morgan Schneiderlin – 6.5 

While the Manchester United man doesn’t offer as much as Deschamps’ other options going forward, his passing was generally crisp and assured, a fairly mistake-free match.

Hatem Ben Arfa – 5.5

Eager to make a good impression, like Digne, his early energy soon dimmed, undone by a consistently poor touch. An exciting player on his day, he doesn’t look cut out to be a part of this 4-3-3.

Andre-Pierre Gignac – 5 

Another fringe player, Gignac showed a willingness to get about originally, but was never on the same wavelength as Martial and Ben Arfa, failing to trouble Hart.

Anthony Martial – 6 

A frustrating evening for the youngster; with Dier sitting deep, he was rarely afforded space in the box. Could’ve been less selfish at times. The best of France’s front three, but that’s not really saying much.

Substitutes:

Paul Pogba – 7 

Consistently inventive and tricky, the big Juventus man’s gifts were somewhat lost owing to a lack of chemistry with front three.

Kingsley Coman – 6 

An anonymous performance from the Bayern youngster, although Gibbs had as much to do with that as anyone.

Lassana Diarra – 7 

Probably Les Bleus’ best player, delivered an assured and confident performance at the base of midfield, getting forward when needed, but also doing much to limit the involvement of England’s attack, who consistently forced wide.

Olivier Giroud – 6

Much like Gignac, cut a frustrated figure. No service made the Arsenal forward visibly unhappy on more than one occasion.

Moussa Sissoko – N/A 

The former Toulouse man left little impression besides a cynical challenge on Shelvey.

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Many people who are out in the world job hunting focus all of their efforts on constructing the perfect resume. Clearly it’s important to have a resume that reflects the best of you. After all, it doesn’t matter if you are perfect for the job if the hiring manager isn’t impressed enough to call you in for an interview. However, the piece that is often overlooked is the importance of the cover letter. This post is about writing a good cover letter, one that will get the hiring manager to take the next step and look at your resume.

While it’s true that your resume is what should open the door to an interview, in many cases, it’s your cover letter that first has to open the door to get your resume read. In some aspects, the cover letter is a summary of your resume, it’s your 30-second “elevator speech”. You have just a few moments to impress the hiring manager, and when you know how to write a cover letter, that is just what you’ll do.

How to Write a Cover Letter

There is a very specific structure to writing a good cover letter, and here are the critical pieces.

Salutation

This is the opening line of your cover letter. The key here is to be as specific as possible. If you know the name of the hiring manager, use “Dear (name),”.  Be sure to include “Mr.”, “Mrs.” or “Ms” as appropriate.

If you don’t know their name, use their job title. For example “Dear Hiring Manager”, etc. If you have no idea who will read your cover letter, you can use “To Whom It May Concern”. However, this should be a last resort because it indicates you are sending a blind letter to anyone who happens to read it.

1^st Paragraph

The next piece of writing a good cover letter is the first paragraph. In this paragraph, you should tell them why you’re writing and tell them what job you are applying for.

The Body

Writing the body of the cover letter is the key to making it great. When you’re writing a cover letter this is where you are going to convince the hiring manager to look at your resume.

You should limit this section to 1-2 paragraphs and should be very specific. In his section you should tell them:

• Why you are qualified
• How your experience and history fit the requirements of the job
• Why you want to work for them

This section should be as specific as possible. Everything you mention about the your skills and history should be specifically tailored toward the job opening. If this section is generic, it will look just like everyone else’s. Make sure that this section of the cover letter clearly communicates what makes you different.  You should also make sure that your resume backs up what you’re saying.

Final Paragraph

When writing a good cover letter, the last paragraph should be a wrap up. In this section you should include a single sentence reminding them why they should hire you. Then make sure to provide your contact information and thank them for their time.

Closing

The final part of your letter is the closing. This should be a simple and respectful statement. The most common option is “Sincerely, (name)”

Proofread and Spell Check

When you’re writing a good cover letter, you aren’t done when it’s written. The critical last step is to use a spell checker to be sure you don’t have any careless mistakes. The goal of your cover letter is to impress the hiring manager, and spelling mistakes definitely won’t do that.

Scrolling through Jessica Biel's Instagram feed, you can quickly tell that she's super comfortable wearing minimal makeup — or none at all. In the last few months alone The Sinner actress has shared several candid photos in which she's barefaced or close to it and her fans can't get enough. In fact, folks went wild over the latest makeup-free selfie she posted in support of Kate Upton's #ShareStrong campaign.

The post showcases the stunning former 7th Heaven star without a stitch of makeup and wearing glasses, her skin radiant and even. "Spreading some self love today with zero filter and zero makeup for my girl @KateUpton. She’s on a mission to encourage everyone to feel strong and love themselves as they are… and I’m so honored to help spread that message. Take a second to show the real you. Tag someone you admire and pass it on ❤️

Megan Thee Stallion doesn't have to say much to express her love for spooky season. It all shows in her manicures, wigs, and that legendary Instagram post she shared on the first day of October in which she roamed around her house with a massive carved pumpkin sitting on top of her head. 

But as they say, all good things must come to an end. Although Halloween may be fleeting, Meg has finished off the season with a bang. On October 31, she confirmed on her Instagram story that her final costume was a volcanic bodysuit. The gallery of photos included a major special effects backdrop, a bleached eyebrow reveal, and a set of slightly slanted lipstick-shaped nails uncovered as the ultimate oozing lava manicure. 

Nail artist Coca Michelle took Meg's Halloween nail art to the next level this year. Michelle replicated the spitting image of the inside of a volcano (or at least, what we imagine one looks like) with fiery orange molten rock erupting from the Earth's core. Michelle's design also gave the tortoiseshell nail trend a spooky makeover. 

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The rapper also mentioned on her Instagram story that makeup artist Priscilla Ono was the first to convince her to give the bleached eyebrow trend a go — and with good reason. While red eye shadow filled the entire upper section of Meg's face, Ono lined Meg's lips with deep black lip liner and added cherry-red lipstick and lip gloss. 

Meg fittingly deemed the holiday "Hottieween" with a slicked-back, lava-orange pixie cut, black and orange lava nails, and volcanic cracks placed throughout her fiery catsuit. 

More on celebrity beauty seen this Halloween season:

• Hailey Bieber Wore Two Totally Opposite Halloween Costumes This Weekend
• The Kardashians' Halloween Costumes Included Mystique, Bride of Frankenstein, and Jessie From Toy Story
• Megan Thee Stallion Has Outdone Herself in the Halloween Nail-Art Department

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What are the key trends driving functional and smart coatings, and what are the most promising applications? We interviewed market researchers and industry experts to give you an idea about the status quo in the innovative segment of functional coatings. Self-cleaning, anti-microbial, anti-fouling and superhydrophobic coatings were identified as the most important types of these coatings, while the market is being driven by increasing requirements in the energy and automotive sectors. By Kirsten Wrede.

We set up an online survey and asked coatings experts, which type(s) of functional coatings they consider to be the most important, and what they see as the most promising applications in this field. Around 60 respondents completed the survey in July 2024, giving us a good idea of people’s views (Figure 1). While multiple choices were possible, 48 % of participants considered self-cleaning coatings to be the most important type of functional coatings, followed by anti-microbial (47 %), anti-fouling (40 %), superhydrophobic coatings (38 %), and self-healing coatings (36 %). Other functional coatings types mentioned were anti-ice (31 %), conductive (29 %), anti-graffiti (22 %), and colour-shifting (7 %). It was also possible to indicate other options, some of which were:

• dirt-repellent
• flame retardant
• air quality management
• abrasion / erosion protection
• enhanced UV stability
• energy management
• anti-corrosion
• photocatalytic
• self stratification
• isolation / anti-squeak

When asked about the most promising applications for functional coatings, a wide range of responses were given, from antimicrobial and corrosion protection (mentioned many times), self-healing, self-cleaning, architectural and glass coatings, anti-icing, and anti-fouling (all mentioned several times), safer traffic environment, household goods, anti-graffiti, electric vehicles, automotive sensor coatings, fire-resistant coatings, and solar-reflection coatings.

Providing additional functionality to surfaces

Calum Munro, PPG associate fellow, science and technology, comments on the key trends and challenges in the field of functional coatings: “There is currently a growing trend for coatings to provide additional functionality to surfaces – for example, our customers are increasingly interested in products that improve safety, productivity and lessen the impact on the environment.”

As Munro puts it. some functional coatings are already so ubiquitous that they are taken for granted. In his eyes, these include nonstick coatings on cookware; anti-glare and anti-fingerprint coatings on electronic device screens; anti-reflection, anti-smudge and UV light-induced darkening photochromic coatings on eyewear; anti-slip, wear-resistant and scratch-resistant coatings on wood floors, metal walkways, concrete stairs and boat decks; and anti-squeak and sound dampening coatings used inside vehicles.

“We’re helping to expand many functional coatings into new applications,” Munro adds. “For example, electrochromic coatings are expanding from self-dimming rearview mirrors to aircraft windows. The same anti-glare and anti-fingerprint coatings featured on smartphone screens, along with capacitive touch coatings that make those screens “smart” and interactive, are becoming common in applications such as passenger vehicles. Knobs, buttons, switches, gauges and dials are being replaced with screens that feature smart, functional coatings.”

Reading tip: Functional Coatings

The “EC Tech Report Functional Coatings” gives you an up-to-date bundle on automotive coatings with articles, videos and other handpicked content. In addition to technical articles about the latest technical developments, this all-in-one multi-media pack is rounded off with valuable market insights and important fundamentals about automotive coatings formulation.

Climate change, decarbonisation goals and sustainability targets

According to Munro, the company is also supporting the accelerated adoption of existing functional coatings that are now increasingly important due to climate change, decarbonisation goals and sustainability targets. Examples of these include solar thermal control coatings that help to lower the energy consumption and cost for cooling in buildings and transportation, creating cool roofs, cool walls, cool planes, cool cars, even coatings that help cool sidewalks, decks and swimming pool surroundings.

Munro also addresses a key challenge: “Some traditional nonstick, anti-fingerprint, water-shedding, anti-squeak and antifouling technologies relied on ingredients that are under regulatory pressure. This provides an opportunity for our sustainably advantaged solutions that address these concerns while still maintaining the functionality needed, and often provide additional productivity benefits to our customers.”

Regulations and Compliance are challenging

The experts from N-Tech Research agree: “Regulatory compliance and dealing with stringent environmental and safety regulations are also a challenge. Companies must balance innovation within their formulations and processes to comply with evolving standards which are continuing to evolve.” Speaking of challenges, N-Tech Research stresses that cost remains an issue for this class of coatings. “The upfront cost premiums versus more traditional solutions can impact user purchase decisions. Making the case for their use requires a clear analysis that proves out cost savings, reduction in downtimes, operational efficiencies and regulatory compliance needs.

Manufacturers produce at scale so introducing new products into the mix adds to the challenges.” The researchers identify the demand for faster innovation cycles as another significant challenge. “Creating and developing new materials and solutions is expensive and time consuming. Smart coatings is largely driven by advances in material science so testing and development is time consuming and companies wishing to provide products must have a longer-term view which does not always align with financial operations.”

The market researchers from TMR see the rise of nanocoatings as one of the key market trends for this market: “The functional coatings industry is experiencing a surge in the research and application of nanocoatings. These nano-engineered coatings possess unique properties, such as enhanced strength, scratch resistance, and UV protection. This trend is driven by the growing demand for high-performance materials across various sectors, including electronics, automotive, and aerospace.”

The researchers also consider smart coatings as trending in functional coatings: “The market for functional coatings is embracing the concept of smart coatings. These advanced coatings integrate sensors and additional functionalities, allowing them to react immediately to environmental changes. This innovation opens up exciting possibilities for anti-counterfeiting measures, self-cleaning building facades, and self-healing surfaces.”

Reading tip: Automotive Coatings

The “EC Tech Report Automotive Coatings” shows you more about a new perylene black pigment for NIR reflective coatings that support autonomous driving; find out about polyurethane systems who make the leap to the digital application technology of the future, whilst simultaneously becoming more sustainable; and gain insights into a new, automated method for rapidly and accurately measuring viscosity during coatings production. In addition to these and further articles about the latest technical developments, the Tech Report is rounded off with valuable market insights and important fundamentals about automotive coatings formulation.

Coatings with response properties

N-Tech Research agrees: “Coatings with responsive properties have become increasingly attractive to the chemical and paints and coatings sectors. Driven by top level factors such as sustainability, environmental concerns, regulatory pressures, efficiencies and cost reduction, this class of coatings are expanding their market footprint at an increasing rate.”

Asked about applications driving the market for functional coatings, Calum Munro, PPG, sees the new mobility ecosystem in particular as rich with opportunities for functional coatings. “We are in the middle of a dramatic change in the way that people and things move, underscored by the “ACES” market trends (autonomous, connected, electrified and shared), and these changes are impacting transportation, infrastructure and energy sectors that support new mobility and drive functional coatings demand.” The shift towards an electrified fleet is driving the demand for functional coatings both in the drivetrain of the vehicles and in the infrastructure that supports them.

“Various elements are driving the functional coatings market”, the TMR researchers say. “However, the key ones are increasing demand in the automotive industry for corrosion resistance, aesthetic finishes, and enhancing the durability of automotive parts, and the growing inclination towards environment-friendly packaging with barrier coatings to fight plastic waste.”

According to N-Tech Research, “within the automotive sector, smart coatings for anti-corrosion, self-healing, self-cleaning and aesthetic enhancements are most common; these coatings contribute to longer vehicle lifespans and reduced maintenance costs, making them highly valuable. With the increasing adoption of EVs and the increasing price tag for luxury vehicles and pick-ups comes demand for energy efficiency and premium features.

Outlook

“The greatest future potential for functional coatings is around energy,” Calum Munro, PPG, emphasises. He sees three areas of opportunity: clean and renewable electrical energy production; electrical energy storage and distribution; and efficient electrical energy use. “The demand for these coatings will only increase as industry demands increasingly more from coatings in support of meeting their objectives, ”the experts from N-Tech Research add. “Ongoing R&D efforts in materials science and smart coatings will create more solutions to meet market and governmental needs and directives. Sustainability, carbon reduction, product innovation, and cost reduction efforts will guarantee a demand for these coatings.”

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* A Set of Qing Dynasty Hanfu: Shirt + Skirt 

* Washing Instructions: Hand Wash or Dry Clean 

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