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The 12th edition of the Unifrance Rendez-Vous with French Cinema will open in New York on February 28 with recent Berlin opener La Vie En Rose by Olivier Dahan. The event runs through March 11 and takes place at Lincoln Center, where 16 recent French films will have their US premieres. Among the selected films are Les Ambitieux by Catherine Corsini, Chacun Sa ...
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preheat your oven 180C and wash potatoes,prepare them on the plate (use baking paper),sprinkle with a little olive oil and salt,bake about 30 minutes (have to feel a little resistance in the centre when you test potatoes with knife)
In a heavy saucepan, heat the olive oil over medium heat and soften onion
season chicken with salt and pepper, add into pan
after 4-5 minutes add beetroot and chili pepper
after 4-5 minutes add stock and coconut milk, let it reduce. use salt,pepper you like
prepare gnocchi: While still warm, peel and pass potatoes through vegetable mill onto clean pasta board.Make well in center of potatoes and sprinkle all over with flour. Place egg yolk, salt and a little nutmeg in center of well and using a fork, stir into flour and potatoes. Once egg is mixed in, bring dough together, kneading gently until formed. prepare 1 inch peaces.Boil them in water until gnocchi float to top of boiling water, remove them.
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Celebrate a travelling friend's farewell with this World Map Elements Stamp Set from Sweet Stamp. Simply press lightly into your fondant, and paint in the impression, to create a cake perfect for the globe trotter in your life.
The set include six different continent pieces that together make up a basic version of the world map.
Note: Please note other products in images are not included with this product.
Australia: 2.1cm wide x 1.9cm high
South America: 2.3cm wide x 4.1cm high
Russia/Asia: 8.4cm wide x 4.4cm high
Africa: 3.9cm wide x 4.6cm high
North America: 5.5cm wide x 3.9cm high
Greenland: 1.2cm wide x 2cm high
Can be used with the Sweet Stamp Pickup Pad, sold separately, or applied by hand individually.
Fill in your impressions using a Sweet Stamp Brush Set, sold separately. There are two sets, the Duo Set includes two professional brushes, in sizes #000 and #1, and a set of 12 professional brushes.
Emboss your letters a little deeper and fill them in with the Sweet Stamp Perfect Pour Bottles. The 'flooding' technique, created by SweetShells, has taken the cake world by storm, speeding up the process of painting embossed words.

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Not knowing which model you have I would go into settings, game mode on, when gaming. If your tv allows it then adjust amp settings to low or medium depending on source. AMP high can intoduce problems as in judder, or TBE on tv sports or fast moving scenes. If I remember, game mode removes the extra processing of the tv which may be your problem.
I have recently purchased the new Samsung LED LCD TV, and had a few questions concerning the Auto Motion Plus feature. I have been told that I should only use this feature for high speed action sequences or sporting events. Is this good advice? I am wondering about using it while playing a video game, or watching films in HD. I have found that when watching a film without a lot of action, where the camera is handheld, characters seem to be seperated from there backgrounds, like cardboard cutouts (but smoother). And when playing a game on my PS3, character movements actually seem jerkier, not smoother. Is this normal? Should I have the auto motion plus feature turned off when I play video games and/or watch non-action packed films? Or are there optimum video game/film settings for this feature? Thanks!

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Florida Football: Who gets the blame?
Lack Of Explosive Plays On Offense – Both
This is a case of which came first, the chicken or the egg. It is well-documented that Napier’s offense doesn’t pump the ball down the field at a rate that Gator fans would like to see.
Is it because Florida football doesn’t have the players needed to get the ball downfield, or is it because Napier calls an offense that can be far too vanilla?
The answer is both.
Going back to recruiting, Napier was able to bring in Tre Wilson as part of the 2023 class, and Wilson has done wonders to make the offense look competent. The only real “speedster” Florida had in their recent recruiting classes was Xzavier Henderson, and he’s gone to Cincinnati this season.
But part of the problem with Napier’s offense is that he seems insistent on running the same plays regardless of what personnel he has available. When Wilson was out with his injury, Napier was convinced he could just run the jet sweep with Ricky Pearsall.
We like Pearsall, but it is clear that opposing defenses yawn when he is sent from one side of the field to the other.
Likewise, he seems insistent this season on using both Montrell Johnson and Trevor Etienne evenly, even though it has been Etienne who has hit all the “home run” plays for the Gators.

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Finance minister Malusi Gigaba confirmed on Tuesday that documents circulated on social media about the Gupta family naturalisation application were genuine. TimesLIVE reported earlier in the day that Gigaba‚ when he was home affairs minister‚ appeared to have bent over backwards and to award the Gupta family citizenship‚ according to letters leaked by the Economic Freedom Fighters. One of the letters released by the EFF‚ which appeared to bear Gigaba's signature‚ was dated May 30‚ 2015. In it Gigaba wrote to Ajay Gupta to tell him that the family's representations had resulted in their application for citizenship being successful.


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“Keep your heart with all diligence, for out of it spring the issues of life.” ~Proverbs 4:23
The snare of compare. I think it’s easy to say that at some point in our life we all have been guilty of comparing ourselves with others especially when life is not going our way. I know for me as I’ve been home and bed bound, I have to guard what goes into my mind even more so. For example, I limit my time on Facebook and Instagram. By nature I am a social person and enjoy visiting friends and traveling, and I would love to be able to go on vacation this summer because I have not been on one in years. However, due to my finances and sickness, it probably won’t happen for a while. In my weaker moments when I see pictures of people vacationing with wonderful scenery and good food, I have to check my heart because my flesh is envious. Sometimes I think, “God, why can’t I do something fun and relaxing like that. ” For you, you may be trying to conceive but God has still not allowed you to be pregnant, and if you see one more pregnancy announcement on Facebook you might explode. Or for you single ladies (me included), you’ve waited and prayed for a Godly spouse and are in your 30s with no prospects, but you witness wedding after wedding and attend engagement parties while feeling a bit sad or jealous on the inside. Also, after working hard in your job, the desired promotion was given to someone else, and your house does not meet the expectations of Joanna Gaines. Every time you see Fixer Upper you become discontent with the house God has provided because it is not big or fancy enough.
As you are reading this, I’m sure you could add many more examples to the list but these are the ones I first thought of. I have had many talks with my girlfriends about this very topic so I know these are real struggles for folks. Having these desires and goals are not bad. In fact, God delights in each of these desires, and we should rejoice with our loved ones and friends when God blesses them in these areas. However, the problem comes in when you allow your situation or trial to consume and overwhelm you. In turn this allows discontentment, jealousy, worry, and anger to take root and what flows out of your heart from them is not pleasing to the Lord. The sinful actions that come from these emotions are not from God.
Over the years I have learned that what you think is the perfect life is not. Social media makes it super easy to paint a picture of the ideal life. Design apps make it easy for our pictures to look perfect. All we need to do is choose the right filter, but in reality everyone has struggles. We may see the pictures on a Facebook or Instagram, but we don’t see the life that happened before and after the picture was taken. I can assure you that the grass is not always greener on the other side.
Because I’ve been physically sick for so long, and limited in my location — in order to keep contentment and peace of mind and heart, I am very selective in what I read, watch, or listen to. If anything I do reminds me what my life is lacking and stirs up discontent then I don’t need to do it. Right now life is hard enough without adding discontentment and bitterness in the mix. My days can be long and limited but constantly dwelling on things I want but do not have, and living in the land of what-ifs is not helpful or glorifying to God. When I start feeling this way I read the Word and pray which helps my perspective and allows joy to flow out of the heart. Just like the verse mentioned above from Proverbs 4:23 states, “Keep your heart with all diligence, for out of it spring the issues of life.”
So compare no more and live in peace with the life and gifts God has blessed you with. Share those gifts with others and see how the Lord is glorified when the focus is off of self! I’m cheering you on. Have a great week!

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Un Lun Dun is a magical blend of Alice in Wonderland and Fern Gully. A tale where it’s not the chosen hero who saves the day but the unlikely sidekicks who band together to fight the forces of darkness. Un Lun Dun begins as many books about heroes and villains. The unwitting young hero doesn’t know that she is the chosen one from another land who must fight to save that land from destruction. In this case that hero is Zanna. She is the chosen one or, in this novel, the Schwazzy. She has to travel to Un Lun Dun, London’s counter city, and save them from the dreaded Smog. Except that’s not how it happens. The chosen one is taken out of the quest early on leaving Un Lun Dun vulnerable. It’s Zanna’s friend Deeba who discovers the nasty plot to destroy Un Lun Dun and it’s Deeba who travels to the counter city to warn them of what’s to come.
The foe in this story is the dreaded Smog, very much like Fern Gully. Many of the scenes with the Smog in this book made me think of Fern Gully and that oil monster thing that tries to take over the forest. Essentially, the Smog in Un Lun Dun is excess from the city of London itself. The byproduct of industry that has no where else to go. And like any good villain, the Smog grows stronger and stronger and can only be vanquished by one particular weapon. One thing I loved so much about this novel was how Mieville cast aside all fantasy quest tropes. First, Mieville diverts the normal heroine trope and has the sidekick save the day, not with her chosen one powers but with common sense and compassion. Then, Mieville decides to have his new sidekick heroine just skip all the normal quests that the chosen one would’ve had to complete in order to defeat the Smog and go straight to the final task. Because who wants to waste time and energy completing all the tasks just to get to the last one?
Un Lun Dun was such a fun read and makes me want to look up more books by this author. His characters are well mapped out, especially Deeba his unlikely heroine, and the story has a very satisfying ending, with the possibility of a sequel thrown in if the author should decide.
Stay tuned for the next installment in Book Battle 2015! Happy reading!


Well, that technology exists today, and Traffic Information Service—Broadcast (TIS-B) is a big part of it. But to understand TIS-B, it really helps to discuss the broader enabling technology, Automatic Dependent Surveillance-Broadcast (ADS-B).
ADS-B uses GPS satellites instead of ground-based radar to determine aircraft position. The FAA has mandated ADS-B Out equipage for operations after January 1, 2020, in any airspace where a transponder is required today. ADS-B In, which is optional, provides the ability to “see” other ADS-B-equipped airplanes.
However, aircraft equipped only with traditional Mode A/C transponders are invisible to ADS-B equipment. That’s where TIS-B comes in.
TIS-B takes the position and altitude of an air traffic control radar target, converts that information into a format that’s compatible with ADS-B, and then broadcasts the information to aircraft equipped with either of the two U.S. ADS-B datalinks, the 1090-MHz extended squitter (1090ES) and the 978-MHz universal access transceiver (978UAT) frequencies.
For a pilot to benefit from TIS-B, his or her aircraft must be equipped with ADS-B In, and operating in airspace with radar coverage.


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The loan approval process can be complex and overwhelming, but with expert guidance, you can navigate it with confidence. Understanding the ins and outs of loan applications is crucial for increasing your chances of approval and securing favorable terms. With the help of our practical tips and advice, you can propel your business forward by making informed decisions about funding.
Factors such as loan amount, repayment terms, interest rates, and collateral options significantly impact the success of your loan application. Taking a strategic approach to your loan requirements equips you with the knowledge and insights needed to make the right choices and streamline the loan process. Read on to discover the crucial steps you need to follow in the small business loan application process.
1. Begin by Assessing Your Loan Needs
Assessing your loan needs is an essential first step in the small business loan application process. Start by carefully evaluating key factors such as your business objectives, funding requirements, repayment capabilities, and growth plans. For instance, if you’re a construction business owner seeking a loan to expand your operations, consider the estimated costs for acquiring new equipment, expanding your fleet, or investing in advanced technology to enhance project efficiency. Additionally, evaluate your projected cash flow, taking into account factors such as seasonal fluctuations and project timelines, to ensure you can comfortably meet the loan repayment obligations and maintain a healthy financial position. By aligning your loan options with your assessed needs and understanding when to get a small business loan, you can customize your funding approach to effectively address specific financial challenges or capitalize on promising business opportunities.
2. Gather Essential Financial Documents
Preparing the necessary financial documents is key to showcasing the financial health and credibility of your business to potential lenders. By gathering the essential documents required for your loan application, you can expedite the process and enhance your chances of loan approval. Key documents to collect include tax returns (personal and business), bank statements, profit and loss statements, balance sheets, and cash flow statements. Keep in mind that alternative lenders often have more flexible lending criteria, focusing on business performance and cash flow, which results in a streamlined application process requiring less financial documentation compared to traditional lenders.
3. Improve Your Business Credit Score
A strong business credit score acts as a valuable asset, demonstrating your creditworthiness and giving lenders confidence in your financial stability. For small business owners seeking a loan, business credit plays a significant role in the loan approval process and the terms offered by lenders. Lenders consider your credit score when determining interest rates, loan amounts, and overall loan terms. To improve your personal and business credit scores, focus on timely bill payments and address any errors or inaccuracies on your credit reports. By implementing these strategies, you can enhance your credit score and increase the likelihood of favorable loan terms for your small business.
4. Create a Compelling Business Plan
Creating a compelling business plan is vital when seeking a business loan, as it showcases the potential and viability of your business. If you’re wondering how to write a business plan for a loan, we’re here to help. A well-crafted business plan typically includes essential components such as an executive summary, company overview, market analysis, marketing strategy, financial projections, and contingency plans. These elements collectively demonstrate your business’s vision, strategy, and financial outlook. At SmallBusinessLoans, we understand that the business plan process can be overwhelming. That’s why we prioritize minimal documentation requirements, focusing on essential information that ensures a smooth and hassle-free experience. Our goal is to provide you with the funding you need while minimizing unnecessary complexities.
5. Find the Right Lender for Your Business Needs
Finding the ideal lender for your business’s financial needs can be a game-changer in your pursuit of the necessary funding. It’s essential to explore the different lender options available, each with its own unique characteristics and benefits. Traditional lenders, such as banks, offer stability and a well-established reputation, but it’s important to note that they often have longer approval times. Government-backed lenders, like the Small Business Administration (SBA), provide additional support and resources, although their application process may be more time-consuming. On the other hand, alternative lenders typically offer a streamlined and efficient experience. With alternative lenders, you can enjoy faster approval times, flexible loan options, and potential eligibility criteria tailored to your needs. It’s crucial to carefully evaluate the available options to find the lender that aligns best with your business objectives and financial goals.
6. Research Business Loan Types
Small business owners like yourself have access to various loan options that cater to your specific financing needs. These include short-term business loans, working capital loans, equipment loans, and bridge loans. Short-term loans provide immediate funding, working capital loans support day-to-day operations, while bridge loans offer temporary financial support during transitional phases. Additionally, equipment loans specifically cater to businesses seeking financing for essential equipment purchases. Each loan type has unique benefits and features, allowing you to choose the most suitable option. Whether it’s accessing quick funds, maintaining cash flow, or managing transitional periods, exploring these small business loan types can provide the necessary financial support for success.
7. Understand the Loan Application Process
To effectively navigate the loan application process, it’s essential for small business owners like you to gain a comprehensive understanding of its requirements and intricacies. The loan application process can vary between different lenders, highlighting the importance of being well-informed and prepared. Each lender may have unique criteria, documentation needs, and evaluation processes, making it essential to understand the specific requirements for each application. By familiarizing yourself with the business loan process, including gathering necessary documents, completing application forms accurately, and meeting deadlines, you can streamline the process and increase your chances of a successful loan application.
8. Apply Successfully for a Business Loan
It’s important to have a clear understanding of the business loan application process. The process can vary between different lenders, requiring you to be well-informed and prepared. Each lender may have unique criteria, documentation needs, and evaluation processes, making it essential to understand the specific requirements for each application. By familiarizing yourself with the business loan process, including gathering necessary documents, completing application forms accurately, and meeting deadlines, you can speed up the process and secure the funding you require.
9. Communicate Effectively with Lenders
Establishing effective communication with lenders is essential for you throughout the loan application process. As a small business owner, it is crucial for you to maintain responsive, professional, and proactive communication with lenders to address any questions or concerns. Timely and clear communication is a vital factor in ensuring a smooth and successful loan application experience while building a strong relationship with lenders.
10. Secure the Capital Your Business Needs to Grow and Expand
By following these key steps and leveraging the strategies outlined in this article, you will have the tools and insights to tackle the business loan application process quickly and easily. Assess your loan needs effectively, gather essential financial documents, improve your credit score, and create a compelling business plan. Additionally, finding the right lender that aligns with your business goals and understands your industry will be crucial. With these essential elements in place, you can optimize your loan application and increase your chances of obtaining the necessary funding.
When it comes to financing options, SmallBusinessLoans and our trusted lending partners are here to support you. With our expertise and experience in providing financing solutions for small businesses, we understand your unique needs and challenges. We offer fast and reliable funding options, with the opportunity to access up to $500,000 in capital to overcome any financial challenge. Our clear and transparent terms ensure that you can make informed decisions, giving you peace of mind as you seize opportunities and drive innovation. By choosing SmallBusinessLoans, you can experience the peace of mind that comes with having a reliable financing partner by your side, enabling you to seize opportunities, fuel innovation, and reach unprecedented levels of success.
About the Author
Joe Valeo has over 37 years of experience in finance and sales. His leadership and expertise have served financial services and alternative working capital organizations such as LendingPoint and Capital Access Network, where he oversaw the growth of more than $5 billion in capital for small businesses. He also led sales strategy and management at First Data Corporation and Visa. Joe oversees SmallBusinessLoans, where he strives to make lending more accessible for small business owners.

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Innova Insights studies show pandemic confectionery and snacks trends with long-term appeal
Latest global research from Innova Market Insights has indicated consumer behaviours during the coronavirus pandemic surrounding healthier food choices may prove longer-term trends within the sector.
Lu Ann Williams, the organisation’s director of innovation, explained there had been some significant shifts in public attitudes that were starting to reveal key patterns that will influence future markets.
She said: “The combination of not ‘physically’ going to the shops as often, a desire to stay healthy but still indulge from time to time, as well as a heightened awareness of the vulnerability of the planet and food safety has impacted how and what we eat. It has also emphasised the importance of a reliable food supply and healthy, shelf-stable, sustainable ingredients.”
This last point is key, explains Dariela Roffe-Rackind, director Europe & global public relations at the Almond Board of California, who stated that there remained strong demand for healthier ingredients, including almonds (US crops pictured) – which have consistently remained a global favourite inclusion within the chocolate product category.
As Confectionery Production has recently reported, there has been a growing number of new product launches within the confectionery and bakery sector with ‘clean label’ natural ingredients and ‘better-for-you’ claims.
Roffe-Rackind said: “Ingredients like almonds can help food manufacturers innovate in step with consumers who are thinking more profoundly now about what they are eating and buying – for a multitude of reasons. Current trends we are seeing require the food industry to adapt to new and evolving health, indulgence and responsible consumption demands to name a few. The nutritional profile and extensive versatility of almonds, combined with their shelf-stable nature, means they’re perfectly placed to help manufacturers do this.”
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Restoring personal health: The health pandemic has caused consumers to think about the importance of keeping healthy, and the primary concern for most consumers is for their personal health and that of family and friends.
Williams added: “Despite the rise in alternative therapies and trendy diets over recent years, the definition of good health is now focused on conventional health, heralding a return to the basics of good nutrition when it comes to food and drink. Consumers want to nourish their gut and look after their heart and respiratory systems and are willing to reflect that focus in their food choices. With one-third of consumers claiming to be eating healthier, there’s a real opportunity for manufacturers to formulate accordingly. ”
New products playing into this trend include: Kelloggs’ Special K Immune Support Cherry, Dark Chocolate and Almond Multigrain Flakes, Iswari Buddha Protein Amandes Grilles: Cacao Roasted Almond Organic Vegan Bar, Les Fruits Detendus’ Granola Coco-Amande: Coconut Almond Granola.
The second trend noted was one of ‘Back to basics’ relating to people learning to appreciate life’s simple pleasures, and cost a concern for some, consumers are turning back to basics.
Williams explained: “As lifestyles have adapted to new restrictions, two in five European consumers are buying more food, drink and household goods, looking to stock up for 1-2 weeks. As well as looking at the health properties, consumers are considering the shelf-life of goods, with over 43% of Europeans placing more importance here* suggesting a shift away from more indulgent categories as well as some fresh foods.
“This has manifested itself in a few different ways; stocking up on favourite staple items that can be stored for longer, a return to processed foods and a new appreciation for frozen, dried and canned goods. Manufacturers have the opportunity to tap into shelf-stable ingredients like nuts and seeds to provide the nutrition and flavour consumers are looking for, with the convenience of product stability.”
New products playing into this trend include: Crazy Jack Organic’s On The Go Mixed Almonds. Seeberger’s Snack 2 Go Unsalted Almond Cranberry mix, AND Biscuiterie de Reims Les Coquettes Madeleines a l’amande: Madeleines Made With Almond.
Finally, Innova’s last major trend was that of indulgence – despite seeking healthier choices, consumers continue to look for a release from the day to day and treats and indulgences play an even larger role.
Williams concluded: “With limitations placed on restaurants and coffee shops, there is a desire to still enjoy food, have some fun and recreate outside indulgent experiences at home. Over a quarter (28%) of European consumers are experimenting more with new recipes ⃰ and people are sharing what they’ve created on social media – spreading inspiration and encouragement.”
“Baking is an example here, however, the increased interest has led to shortages of some ingredients on supermarket shelves, like plain flour and sugar. But consumers have been open to trying alternatives like plant-based or gluten-free ingredients – these provide the same pleasure when consumers can’t get what they need or want. These alternatives will likely grow in popularity, particularly if supply chains fluctuate, as ongoing demand for access to reliable and tasty shelf-stable ingredients continues.”


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Since my first book, Life Without Ed, was released, I have had the chance to connect with thousands of men and women in recovery from various ailments. Several topics come up frequently; one is the connection between eating disorders and trauma. Another is self-injury. Over the years, I have looked for resources to recommend related to these topics. Below is one. Many thanks to Melissa Groman for allowing me to share an excerpt from her wonderful new book.
Better is Not So Far Away: Decide to Recover from Bingeing, Starving or Cutting
2015 McGraw-Hill Education, book excerpt
By Melissa Groman
While many young women who have been hurt or abused, sexually or otherwise, develop eating disorders or self-injure, many don’t. And while many women with eating or self-injury disorders have been abused in some way, many have not. Emotional pain has many provocateurs, and though the sources of pain differ, we can share the many tools for and paths to healing…
It is also important to note that not all experiences of sexual abuse are obvious. Many people experience feelings of shame, repulsion, discomfort, fear, helplessness, and confusion from more subtle experiences such as being kissed on the lips, tickled, massaged, or spoken to in an inappropriate way. If it resonates somewhere in your psyche, it’s worthy of attention.
Clients of all ages have come to my office to begin the slow and tedious trek toward talking about what has happened to them, how they have responded, how to heal, and how to live safely, freely, and emotionally well. Many have connected the dots between unwanted touch and starvation, between violence and vomit, between repulsion and ripping skin.
With tender care—not insisting that someone talk too soon or too much about events that were or are deeply wounding—I help them sort through the maze of feelings, thoughts, and patterns.
If you have been hurt or abused and you are sifting through incidents, large or small, wondering what was your fault and what was not (abuse is never a child’s fault); what you do or don’t have control over; how to stay safe; how to release painful thoughts, memories, or feelings and unlock the shame, the fear, the blame, and the secrets you carry—or you are pushing it all away—you should know that you are not alone.
Since this book is about wanting to get better—about feeling safe while feeling and being well—it is not my intention to discuss in detail the specifics of healing from abuse except to say that healing these wounds is most likely a necessary part of getting better. Sometimes staying in the eating or self-injury disorder seems like the only way to push away the pain of those traumas. It often feels better to be deeply involved in cutting your arms up or throwing your guts up than to face and deal with all the trauma and awfulness of being abused and all the feelings that go along with it.
I do not think that injuring yourself or sinking deeply into anorexia or bulimia or food compulsion is a conscious choice. But recovery is. It requires pulling yourself forward in the right direction again and again and again. The pull to protect yourself, escape the pain, and release it on yourself has a power all its own. Your task is to uncover what gets in the way of your being able and willing to get relief without hurting yourself.
Recovering from the trauma of sexual abuse is its own journey, and if you are also suffering from an eating or self-injury disorder, the journey is intricately connected with your recovery from the disorder…
If we could look at a map of the journey, the destination would seem so far away—so high up on the mountain—that we would think it hardly possible to reach. Why even set out? We will never get to Pluto, it seems. Maybe it’s no better there anyway, even if we knew what Pluto would mean…hopelessness, self-hate, sadness, rage, and resentment are not reasons not to try for better. They merit as feelings to be acknowledged and reckoned with but cannot be employed as excuses not to recover, much as we might like them to be. And it’s hard to fathom peace and happiness if you’ve never really felt them.
If we could look at a map of the journey, the destination would seem so far away—so high up on the mountain—that we would think it hardly possible to reach. Why even set out? We will never get to Pluto, it seems. Maybe it’s no better there anyway, even if we knew what Pluto would mean.
…hopelessness, self-hate, sadness, rage, and resentment are not reasons not to try for better. They merit as feelings to be acknowledged and reckoned with but cannot be employed as excuses not to recover, much as we might like them to be. And it’s hard to fathom peace and happiness if you’ve never really felt them.
So in recovery, we go step by step. We take breaks along the way. We rest. We breathe. We keep on keeping on even when we are not so sure we can. We gather nuggets of wisdom from those who know the pain and have traveled the path, and we gather ideas about life and love and possibilities that make the journey easier, that clear the way a bit and bring comfort. What those things are specifically follows later on in the book.
The destination is not finite or final. There is no finish line, but rather many milestones. There are always more places to go. But there will be accomplishments, victories, and periods of true relief, joy, and insights along the way that will form pillows under your psyche so that when the bad feelings need to be let loose, you can land softly. And as you go (and I hope you will decide to go), you will see that you can.
Bit by bit, you can.
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Bangladesh on Sunday deployed troops in the country’s north as six more people were killed in fresh rioting over death sentence given to a top Islamist opposition leader for crimes against humanity during the 1971 liberation war, taking the death toll to 56.
Six people were killed as police used gunshots on Sunday morning when Jamaat activists attacked a police station near an army cantonment at Shahjahanpur of north-western Bogra.
Jamaat activists overnight torched a train and attacked several police installations in north-western Bangladesh, as they enforced a nationwide 48-hour stoppage to halt ongoing trial of their leaders.
Violence broke out on Thursday after Delwar Hossain Sayedee, vice-president of the Jamaat-e-Islami, was sentenced to death by International Crimes Tribunal.
A local journalist quoting officials said Army troops were called out from nearby Bogra cantonment to tame the protesters, who also attacked two other police outposts and set ablaze a local office of Muktijoddha Sangsad of 1971 freedom fighters.

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Keto Sugar Free Coconut Ice Cream
The coconut is one of the best fruits to make ice cream, especially if you follow a ketogenic diet. Coconut oil contains special fatty acids called medium chain triglycerides (MCTs) that have many incredible health benefits.
When talking about coconut products, we talk about coconut milk, coconut cream (no added sugar), coconut oil and coconut flour or shredded coconut flakes which are derived from coconut meat. We don’t want coconut juice (water) as it contains quite a lot of carbs for keto standard.
This low carb, healthy and keto-friendly ice cream recipe is pretty simple and easy. For the main ingredients, we only need egg yolks, full-fat coconut cream, and heavy cream. The reason you want to have full fat coconut cream is to have the ice cream consistency. Regular coconut milk will not make it.
For taste, we add a little bit of vanilla, cinnamon, keto-friendly sweetener and some desiccated (shredded) coconut.
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Washington: In a major boost to his re-election bid, US President Barack Obama raised a whopping USD 181 million last month taking the total amount in his kitty to nearly USD 947 million so far, nearing the record-breaking billion-dollar mark in the run-up to the polls.
With a month to go for the November 6 Presidential polls, the Obama Campaign is expected to cross the magic figure of USD one billion in this election cycle.
This would be for the first time that any candidate would raise more than a billion dollars in an election cycle.
"More on what it means that 1,825,813 people raised USD 181 million for the campaign and combined committees in September," Obama announced on the social networking site Twitter, where he has more than 20.5 million followers.
"We not only surpassed 10 million donations so far in 2012 to the campaign and the Democratic Party -- a historic record for grassroots politics. We also raised USD 181 million in September from 1.8 million Americans -- more than 567,000 of whom gave for the first time. That's by far our biggest month yet," Obama's campaign manager Jim Messina said in an email to his supporters.
The average donation was USD 53, and 98 per cent of the contributions were USD 250 or less.
In August, the Obama Campaign had raised USD 141 million.
The Romney campaign has not announced its numbers for September. However, the Romney campaign spokesperson, Andrea Saul, announced on Twitter that after the successful Denver debate it raised more than USD 12 million in less than 48 hours.
"Post #debate @MittRomney raised more than $12 million in less than 48 hours. Night of, more than 2 donations/second," she said.
Romney, meanwhile tweeted, asking his supporters to donate. "A clear choice. America can't afford another four years like the last. Donate $15 now."


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The Villas on Madison is a Spanish inspired townhome community located near Fox Hills Park, Westfield Mall, and the Howard Hughes Center in Culver City, California. Built in 2015, The Villas on Madison is comprised of just 4 luxury units. This complex offers floor plans that feature oak hardwood floors, an abundance of windows, French doors, large patios, rustic wood beams, and high-end finishes. Residents are attracted to The Villas on Madison because of the amazing amenities, the friendly neighborhood, and the close proximity to stores, restaurants, public transportation, theaters, schools, beaches, and freeway access. This building offers 2-car private garages, in-unit laundry, and low HOA dues.
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After sitting down in the chair, I looked up at myself in the mirror. I was excited and expectant of something new, something different. I was bored and searching for a simple way to reinvent my look. I eyed my hairstylist in the mirror, grinned, and said, “I’m up for an adventure. Do whatever you’d like.”
As she began cutting off LOTS of hair, I fantasized about the beautiful reveal. We’d both have tears in our eyes over this masterpiece that was my new hairstyle. “I love it!” I’d whisper, and we’d hug as mascara stained our cheeks.
That is not at all what happened. I hated it, you guys—I mean, really hated it. But, I knew my stylist had tried so hard and was excited. And I thought maybe I needed to give it a chance for a few days. Maybe I’d learn to like it.
Once I left, I polled lots of people, wondering if it was really as bad as I thought. Friends, co-workers, and well-intentioned family members all weighed in on my new do. For a few days, I kept looking at myself in the mirror, adding product and parting my hair differently. “Can I make this work?” I wondered.
And then I went to see a friend who took one look at me and blurted out, “Becca, what happened to your head?! I don’t like it. It’s not you.”
This dear friend said exactly what I needed to hear in that moment. What she basically said was: “I know you. And this is not you. You want to make this ridiculous look work to maybe not offend your hairstylist, or for who knows whatever noble reason you’re trying to concoct in your brain. But this looks bad. Go get it fixed.”
In a world of Minnesota nice, we’re constantly trying not to offend anyone. And in that, we’re choosing not to risk rocking the boat instead of being authentic.
What I wanted after my haircut was someone who wasn’t afraid to say what she knew I needed to hear. I wanted a friend who knew me so well she could speak the truth that my muddled mind couldn’t clarify itself. I needed someone I trusted to speak what I knew deep down, but couldn’t put words to on my own.
“What happened to your head” friends are the ones you invite over when you haven’t washed the dishes or showered. They’re the ones who actually answer their phones when you call. They drop things on your porch just because they were thinking about you. They show up for birthday parties, funerals, craft days, playdates and everything in between. They are the people you do life with. They get you and tell you who you are when you forget. Because, so often, we forget.
“What happened to your head” friends help shift your perspective and make you into the best version of yourself. They challenge you, laugh with you, cry with you and pray for you. And they do all those things a lot.
Sweet mamas, I believe we all need these kinds of friends. Friends who let us be ourselves in the good, the bad, the beautiful, the broken and the mess. Friends to remind you who you really are when you get the worst haircut of your life. Friend who will snatch up your kids and practically shove you out the door to get that head of yours fixed.
Not everyone could’ve gotten away with telling me what my friend did that day. But that was the relationship we had. We risked saying hard things to each other because, deep down, what we really wanted was for each other to be the best possible, most healthy version of ourselves. Speak the truth coated in tons and tons of love.
And also make sure to give them permission to let you know when it’s time to find a new hairstylist.


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A classic white shirt with a twist. We love the details in this gorgeous Sahara shirt, the rounded collar creates a peter pan look, with a subtle texture in the fabric. The tencel feels luxuriously soft and can be worn under knits for extra warmth or as a stand-out piece on it's own.
Fabric: 100% Tencel Lyocell
Care: Wash in cold water inside out or dry clean. Do not bleach. Do not tumble dry. Iron on medium temperature.

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The Kit Fox is alas completely outclassed by a mech just five tons heavier. It's amazing just how much *better* the Adder is than the Kit Fox in pretty much everything simply because it's markedly better-armored.
I hated when these little bugger got past my PPC or Gauss Rifle! They'd get close range and pee shoot my legs till there was no armor left...That was before the heavies in thier Lance would show up! Ah those were the days


A promising rugby player who lost an eye after an attack in Aberdeen has told a court he still saw the face of his assailant in flashbacks.
New Zealander Aparangi Hemara, 27, said the face belonged to Aaron Mackie.
Mr Mackie, 19, of Aberdeen, is on trial at the High Court in Livingston after denying attacking Mr Hemara in October last year.
Mr Hemara's wife Elizabeth also identified the accused as being the attacker.
Mr Mackie has lodged a special defence of incrimination.
Mr Hemara, who has Scottish relations, had won two caps with the New Zealand Maoris and had hoped to play rugby for Scotland.
He had not gone on to join New Zealand's national team, The All Blacks, which would have disqualified him from playing for another country.
He had hoped to continue playing high-level rugby and eventually bid for a place in the Scotland team, but the injury - which led to surgeons removing his eye - ruled that out.
The trial continues.


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The incumbent government cannot control the crises in the country, while we cannot accept a government that has extended a begging hand,” is what PML-N chief Mian Nawaz Sharif had to say the other day. It seems as if Mian sahib has forgotten that Pakistan has always extended a begging bowl because of our dependent economy. Mr Sharif said that his party would not support the government’s agreement with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) since the opposition was not taken into confidence on the issue. The PML-N has hardly supported the PPP-led coalition government in any case, apart mercifully from not being part of any unconstitutional moves.
As for the IMF programme, the government had no choice but to go to the IMF for a loan. The economic crunch Pakistan is in today is thanks to the policies of the Musharraf regime. Shaukat Aziz’s economic policies were a failure because they created an illusionary economic bubble that burst in the face of the incoming government. This government not only inherited a bad economy from its predecessors, the global recession also hit the world around that time. Granted that going to the IMF is not a happy choice and wisdom does not reside in its prescriptions for recovery, but at crunch time, the IMF is the cheapest possible option for loans. Pakistan’s economy was on the verge of a collapse and any other government would have done the same thing as the incumbents. Mian Nawaz Sharif should not be playing politics at a time like this, as there is a serious economic crisis. It is a well-documented phenomenon that in order to sustain our economy, we have always used the ‘begging bowl’. Mr Sharif is right in pointing out that most of the economic policies are anti-poor, but to change all this we have to revolutionise the economy.r Sharif’s idea of a peaceful Green Revolution is good but he should bear in mind that it cannot be the same as that of Ayub Khan’s. Ayub’s Green Revolution was more on the technical side of the agricultural sector while a new one can only be based on land reforms. Without land reforms, we cannot increase agricultural productivity.
Mr Sharif’s party should work on this idea and not let the feudals take the common man for a ride once again. As for blaming the sugar crisis on the government, Mr Sharif is overlooking the sugar mafia comprising politicians from all political parties. Yesterday, a petition was filed in the Lahore High Court to nationalise all sugar mills in order to resolve the sugar crisis. The government should seriously consider this idea, as there is no other way to break the monopoly of the sugar cartel.Mr Sharif talked about eradicating oppression, tyranny and violence from the country. Balochistan is currently seeing the worst oppression in our history. All political parties must come out and oppose the military operation in Balochistan. If it continues, we could have another East Pakistan-like situation on our hands. Violence is rampant in all parts of the country, especially Karachi. Unless there is a political solution to these issues, things would remain as bleak as ever. Our politicians must realise that they must improve their performance when they come to power. It is because of their non-performance that the electorate never stands up in their defence when a military coup takes place. It is time that all politicians, including Mr Sharif, look at their parties’ performance instead of expediently indulging in a convenient blame game – Dailytimes


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Whether he’s on your lap or chasing squirrels, the Peekapoo is a delightful designer dog that’s suitable for a wide range of households. Loyal and affectionate, this breed is attached to his family – so much so that he may be quite protective of you in certain circumstances. Naturally, due to their petite size, they don’t make good guard dogs- but their tendency to act like one will definitely amuse you to no end!
As their name suggests, Peekapoo is a mixed breed dog whose parents are a purebred Pekingese and a purebred Toy or Miniature Poodle. Both his mom and dad have a lot of impressive traits, and their offspring will inherit a good portion of them- if not all.
A wonderful companion to those who have mild allergies, the Peekapoo is a true “Doodle” dog, which means he has a low- to non-shedding coat that won’t set you off into sneezes. But that’s not the only reason why the Peekapoo makes a great pet. Low-maintenance when it comes to their activity and grooming needs, and with a friendly, sweet temperament, the Peekapoo has a lot to offer to many pet owners. Seniors and retirees, as well as singles, will find this designer dog a perfect companion, but families with older children might also enjoy the Peekapoo’s goofy antics and eagerness to please.
Whether he’s on your lap or chasing squirrels, the Peekapoo is a delightful designer dog that’s suitable for a wide range of households.
Developed in the 1950s in the United States, the Peekapoo is one of the oldest designer dog breeds. In fact, these hybrids had their start even before the term designer dogs was coined in the first place- and their long history is just a testament to their many qualities. Bred to be a low-shedding, hypoallergenic companion dog, the Peekapoo gained popularity by the early 1960s and is still a popular breed today.
The Peekapoo is the cross of purebred Pekingese dogs and purebred Miniature or Toy Poodles. This hybrid is usually a first-generation cross, which means the parents are purebred – multigenerational breeding between Peekapoos are rare. The reason for this is that breeders believe that further inter-crossing of certain breeds can lead to certain health issues emerging again and that direct crossbreeds (first generation or F1 mixes) are the healthiest one.
However, the fact that a dog is an F1 mix means that there is a certain degree of unpredictability in their appearance. You can never know with certainty if the litter of puppies will be a mix of both parents’ looks or favor one over the other. This lack of uniformity is one of the reasons why the American Kennel Club doesn’t recognize designer dogs, Peekapoo included. As a result, these hybrid dogs are not eligible for registration, and therefore, official pedigree papers.
Don’t let the lack of appreciation and recognition discourage you, though. Peekapoo is one of the oldest designer dog breeds around- five decades of history speak volumes about this hybrid breed’s qualities.
Food / Diet
Dogs are omnivores and need a diverse, nutritionally complete diet. Most owners decide on dry food to make sure their pet is getting all the nutrients he or she needs. The Peekapoo also does well on a diet of high-quality kibble. Choose only premium brands who use high-grade ingredients in their food, and avoid cheap kibble full of fillers and poor in protein content. Ideally, you would find kibble that is suitable for your pet’s age (puppy, adult, or senior), size and activity level- usually dry food for small breeds has all a Peekapoo needs to be healthy.
Serving size depends on the brand, but the average amount would be 1/4 to 3/4 cup of high-quality dry food a day. From time to time, you can treat your pet with kibble toppers such as wet canned food or cooked lean meat and dog-safe veggies. But this shouldn’t be done too often, as these calorie-dense treats can contribute to rapid weight gain. Obesity is a serious issue and Peekapoo is particularly prone to it due to its small size and big appetite. Never overfeed your dog and make sure you’re not going overboard with treats. Split the daily dose of kibble into two separate meals, too- it will prevent bloating.
The Peekapoo is an intelligent breed, which makes him a joy to train.
The Peekapoo is an intelligent breed, which makes him a joy to train. Use positive reinforcement methods to train new skills, as harsh treatment will not get you far. Treats and other rewards, along with gentle and firm reinforcement, are key to training. And with the right training, there’s no reason why your Peekapoo can’t be a successful therapy dog. Crate training is also recommended, so your dog has a den to call his own – perfect for naps or for when you don’t want him to get into things he shouldn’t. Be advised that your dog shouldn’t be in the crate all day – he needs to run around and get ample exercise.
The Peekapoo does well children, other dogs and pets, as long as he is socialized from an early age.
There are no breed standards for the Peekapoo, but you can see a range of sizes in this hybrid dog. The Peekapoo can stand up to 11 inches in height and weights anywhere between 4 and 20 pounds.
Temperament / Behavior
A loving and loyal dog, the Peekapoo is an attentive and active member of the family. He’ll want to go where you go and loves cuddling up on your lap anytime you sit down. Intelligent and gentle, this dog is eager to learn and likes to be around children.
A great watchdog, he’ll let you know when a stranger (or suspicious-looking squirrel) is approaching your home. The barking can be annoying, but you can rest assured that no one is getting by this little guard!
The Peekapoo makes a wonderful companion dog, but this also means that he will want to always be with you. Do not leave your dog alone for extended periods of time. This can lead to separation anxiety, as well as excessive barking and chewing.
Common Health Problems
The Peekapoo can inherit health issues prevalent with its parent breeds. Some common issues include Progressive Retinal Atrophy, Legg-Calve-Perthes Disease, Patellar Luxation and hip dysplasia. They can also suffer from respiratory problems due to its flatter face, so you should keep your Peekapoo in an air conditioned home during the summer.
The Peekapoo has an average lifespan of 10 to 15 years.
Active and energetic, the Peekapoo needs daily exercise to be happy and healthy. Don’t let his small size fool you – he’ll give you a run for your money. Bring him along on walks, hikes and jogs, as he’ll keep up with you. But ensure that he’s not overheated by excessive exercise on warm days – this breed is susceptible to respiratory issues. He likes to be outside, so a yard is recommended (but not necessary) for this breed.
Because of his small size, this dog can live quite happily in an apartment or a condo. As long as you get in a vigorous daily walk, your dog will be quite content in a smaller living space.
A loving and loyal dog, Peekapoos are attentive and active members of the family.
The Peekapoo is not recognized by the American Kennel Club, as it is considered to be a hybrid breed. However, this breed is recognized by the American Canine Hybrid Club (ACHC), the Designer Dogs Kennel Club (DDKC), International Designer Canine Registry (IDCR) and Designer Breed Registry (DBR).
Soft in texture, the Peekapoo’s coat should be wavy and of medium to long length. He doesn’t sport an undercoat and the overall coat is low shedding.
Coats comes in many colors. They range from silver, gray, white, buff, and sable, to red, cream, apricot, chocolate and black. It can also boast a variety of different markings.
To keep it healthy and tangle-free, you’ll need to groom your dog’s coat on a regular basis. If you don’t want to be bothered with the long-hair upkeep, you can have your dog clipped, but he will still need brushing and bathing.
The key to a well-adjusted Peekapoo is to ensure he is socialized at an early age. Be sure to take him to the dog park and other new environments so they can meet new people and animals. As well, ensure that your puppy plays well with children – teaching him proper puppy manners will cut down on over-eager nipping.
Amy Tokic, Editor of PetGuide.com, is a passionate animal lover and proud pet parent of Oscar, a Shih Tzu/Chihuahua cross, and Zed, a Japanese Chin. Her love of animals began in kindergarten, when she brought her stuffed dog Snoopy into class with her every day. Now, she writes about her adventures in pet ownership and tirelessly researches products, news and health related issues she can share with other animal enthusiasts. In her free time, Amy loves perusing used book and record stores, obsessing over the latest pet products available and chasing squirrels with wild abandon (a habit attributed to spending too much time with her pooches).
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Celebrate the good times with the SRS-XB20 wireless speaker. Give your tunes an extra boost and see your speaker stand out with stylish lighting
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Garcia & Artigliere is dedicated to the fight against elder abuse and neglect at nursing homes and assisted living facilities, and by in-home caregivers. One of the ways we help is by providing accurate information to those in need. In addition to offering a free initial consultation and review of your case, we have a good deal of information on this website that can help you understand more about elder abuse, its signs, and your rights. Feel free to review the following frequently asked questions, or call our offices at (800) 328-2630 to arrange your consultation.
Elder abuse is as a violation of human rights and a significant cause of illness, injury, loss of productivity, isolation, and despair. According to National Center on Elder Abuse (NCEA) in the Administration on Aging in the United States, the 2010 census recorded the greatest increase in our elderly persons aged 65 and older at 40.3 million or 13% of our total population. This growing number is due to our success in medical and technological advances, but it is just as important to ensure quality of life for those who have had the tenacity to live a long life. Due to this increase, more disabled and vulnerable elders may place additional physical and emotional strain on both institutional and non-institutional caregivers. Many people who are entrusted to care for elders can become stressed, depressed, or overwhelmed, which can lead to mistreatment and abuse of the elderly person in their trusted care.
Many elders become frail and are unable to stand up to bullying or fight back. They may be confused or forgetful, making them easy targets for abuse, neglect, or extortion. Most cases of reported abuse in elder abuse law happen in the elderly person’s own home or in a relative’s home. The abuser can be a friend, relative, or even a spouse who is overwhelmed and does not take the time to get additional support or help because they feel like they can manage the situation. An elderly person who develops Alzheimer’s disease or dementia may be especially difficult to handle because of the nature of this illness. Many caregivers fail to use the resources available to them, resulting in negligence or abuse of the elder person they are entrusted to care for.
There are different signs that may indicate elder abuse or neglect:
It is up to all of us to protect and safeguard the elderly from potential senior abuse and neglect. We can do this by listening, observing, and questioning elders when we see drastic changes in their behavior and personality. We can intervene on the elder’s behalf if we suspect they may be a victim of fraud, neglect, or abuse. We can educate ourselves, the elderly person, and others about how to recognize signs of abuse/neglect and how to report a potentially harmful situation before it gets any worse. We must keep in mind that the elder may feel helpless against their perpetrator, especially if the abuser is a friend or family member, or in a position of power, such as in a nursing home.


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An interview with Mr Carlos Airoldes, President of UIFRA8 December 2014
This time, we had a conversation with Mr. Carlos Airoldes, President of the Pasta-Making Companies Association of the Argentine Republic (UIFRA), with the purpose of knowing the reality of the pasta-making sector, its projects, and making an evaluation of its participation in the World Pasta Congress 2014.
The Argentine dried pasta industry finds itself in a natural stage of growth, and this expansion is starting to produce greater publicity and international prestige for said sector. Having achieved an organizational maturity, nowadays its business executives face new challenges. What will change after the World Pasta Congress in Argentina 2014? And, how will they bust the cultural myth stating that pasta makes people fat?
Carlos, first, why was Argentina chosen for the World Pasta Congress 2014?
Our production volume has grown more than 40% since 2003. We are carrying out very strong campaigns to destroy the myths surrounding the consumption of carbohydrates, and we have a really varied industry, which still maintains a big, strong family-company component, and all of such companies are members of the association. All these features called the attention of the International Pasta Organisation (IPO), and they decided to back us up in this assignment.
Which do you think were the distinguished items of the Congress?
There were several prominent items. First, the number of attendees: we had more than 300 participants, all of them part of our value chain; professionals and/or business executives influencing companies’ decisions.
It was a great challenge for us to offer a Congress, free of charge for all attendees, and with the highest level concerning speakers and contents, within an excellent academic area, such as UCA’s auditorium. We are sure we did our best, and I think that we left a very good impression on everyone, especially the people who made the effort of coming from abroad.
We really appreciate our opportunity to receive IPO members here in Buenos Aires, as well as to gather together important local executives, including the labour union, suppliers, and government officers.
How many pasta factories are here in Argentina?
We can find around 70 pasta factories in Argentina, and 88% of them are small and medium-sized companies. We need to emphasize that a lot of these companies have experienced an enormous growth during the last years, thus achieving the highest international standards. In UIFRA, we are now focused on trying to help the rest of the companies to go back on track, and to contribute to the reduction of the the technology gap.
And, how can you describe the pasta sector in other countries?
Clearly, the family small or medium-sized company is tending to disappear in countries with a larger production, and everything ends up absorbed by only two or three companies. Luckily, our country still maintains the Italian-family traditions, and we can still find several third or fourth generations of pasta manufacturers here.
However, it is true that these companies find competition within the market harder than before. It is not easy in a context where there is more and more market concentration, but we believe that, betting on specialities, quality and technology, these companies will continue with their businesses and, therefore, grow.
Is the UIFRA carrying out any efforts in order to encourage pasta consumption?
We are sharing global trends. Even though our membership in the IPO as an Association is very recent, we are always paying close attention to their guidance. Moreover, as Brazil’s neighbours, we have a great role model in ABIMA, which is doing a really good work and is an excellent example as regards communication management.
Specifically, we have been carrying out a campaign called “The fact that pasta makes people fat is a myth”, for the last three years. We are implementing this campaign through renowned speakers and supporting it with scientific data. Of course, this campaign requires a big investment, but we stress the fact that we are pursuing a long-term institutional policy.
Lastly, how do you see the future?
I hope we can be as united as we are today. This World Pasta Day was very emotional because we were together, working as a team: the labour union, the sponsors, suppliers, colleagues, the Government. We have a lot of things to thank for, and undoubtedly, this will stay as part of our history.
Concerning our near future, I hope that Argentine pasta can attain the recognition and prestige it deserves, within our country, and throughout the world. If we can achieve such recognition, other things should follow.
Do you have any comments or want to thank anyone for this WPD 2014?
Again, I would like to thank all IPO members, for trusting us. Especially, our friends Claudio Zanão, and Simón Nóbile, who are, additionally, Latin American brothers. And, the most important thing: to congratulate Mr. Ricardo Fellicetti, for being elected President of the IPO. We are sure that his management period will be extremely successful, and we will like him to know that he may rely on UIFRA for anything he needs.
Mr. Carlos Airoldes has developed a long career in the Industrial Dried Pasta sector, working in the Commercial Management area of several leading companies. In the year 2001 he started working in Molinos Tres Arroyos S.A., contributing to its great growth. He had previously worked in the Argentine Ministry of Health and Care Services, in the Private Department.


Scranton Heating and Cooling is a family-owned business that maintains, manages, and installs geothermal systems around central Illinois. With evolving technology and eco-friendly advancements in the HVAC industry, getting into and installing PV solar only made sense.
John Scranton, owner of Scranton Heating and Cooling, started a joint solar project with his son Casey (see solar install, here) to install solar on his shop and on their homes. With great opportunities personally and for his business, John was very eager to pair his solar array with his geothermal system.
With his load-bearing roof facing south, John needed a 10kWh solar array to power his shop. John has properly insulated and went under construction to add more roof availability to incorporate solar. John is interested in progressing to other types of systems such as batteries for energy storage and additional solar panels to further his shop’s and home’s efficiencies. Since John lives in a state that has a Solar Renewable Energy Certificates (SREC) program, his array qualified and was approved.
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This paper describes the design, simulation and testing of a high response servo-proportional valve. The purpose of this work is to study the possibilities, using a modeling technology, to increase the dynamic performance of a servo-proportional directional developing new algorithms for the digital control system.
The development of digital technology, introduced also in the control of proportional valves, have led to the reduction of the differences between the overall characteristics of proportional and servo valves so that the proportional ones can be a suitable solution in many applications, where servo-valves are traditionally used.
The mathematical model of the servo-proportional valve has been developed by using the commercial software AMESim® (Advanced Modeling and Simulation Environment for Systems Engineering). The model includes the proportional solenoid and the linear transducer.
Digital control of the proportional valve proposed in this paper, is a key part of this research. Its mathematical model and the control algorithm have been built using Matlab®. Both models have been run in co-simulation to improve the overall valve performance.
The experimental tests have been performed in the labs of Duplomatic Oleodinamica SpA and Continental Hydraulic Inc.
The data have been used to validate the simulation models.


With the best record in the league, the Chicago Blackhawks will rightfully get a lot of attention when the NHL hands out their annual awards this summer.
Over the next few days, we’re going to look at how the Hawks stack up for each of the major awards, and discuss whether or not someone from Chicago should take home the hardware.
Today, we’ll begin by looking at the Frank J. Selke Trophy.
The Frank J. Selke Trophy is an annual award given to the forward who best excels in the defensive aspects of the game, and is selected in a poll of the Professional Hockey Writers’ Association at the end of the regular season.
Only four players have won the Selke in the seven seasons since the last lockout. Carolina’s Rod Brind’Amour won the award in both 2006 and 2007, followed by three consecutive years of the award being given to Detroit’s Pavel Datsyuk. Vancouver’s Ryan Kesler and Boston’s Patrice Bergeron have won the last two, respectively.
Those four players are all centers, the position that has dominated the Selke. Since Dirk Graham won the award in 1991, the only non-center to win the Selke was Dallas’ Jere Lehtinen, who won it three times. And this year, there are four excellent centers to consider once again.
Pavel Datsyuk will be in the running for the Selke until he retires, and this year he should certainly be a finalist once again. He has won 55.2 percent of his faceoffs this year, ranks second in the NHL with 48 takeaways, and has blocked 29 shots in 41 games. He has taken 33.1 percent of Detroit’s faceoffs this year, and has a CorsiOn of 12.72.
Another center to keep in mind is Carolina’s Eric Staal. He has taken 32.5 percent of Carolina’s faceoffs, winning 52.7 percent of them. He ranks fourth in the NHL with 42 takeaways in 41 games and is tied for seventh in the NHL with 44 points. Staal has blocked 22 shots, but has a CorsiOn of only 3.82.
Los Angeles’ Anze Kopitar is a magnificent player that is often taken for granted or ignored because he plays on the West Coast. Of the four centers we’re considering, his CorsiOn of 27.01 is by far the best. In 41 games to date, Kopitar has 21 takeaways and 22 blocked shots, while winning 53.7 percent of his faceoffs. Kopitar has taken 32.6 percent of the draws in LA this season.
The third center to consider this season is Jonathan Toews. He, like Staal, is tied for seventh in the league with 44 points. But Toews leads the NHl with 52 takeaways, is second in the NHL (behind Bergeron) winning 60.4 percent of his faceoffs, and has been responsible for 33.4 percent of all Chicago faceoffs this season (the eighth-highest percentage in the league to date). Toews has also blocked 15 shots, and has a CorsiOn of 14.89.
A wild card that must be considered for the award this year is not a center, but is a member of the Blackhawks. Marian Hossa has had another magnificent year in every zone, and is currently third in the NHL with 45 takeaways in only 35 games. His CorsiOn of 16.39 is the best of the Hawks’ regular forwards.
The Winner: Toews
There’s no question this should be the year Toews is finally recognized as the league’s best defensive forward. He was nominated for the award in 2011, the year Kesler won, but has taken his game to another level this year.
Toews’ plus-21 on the road was not only this season’s best in the NHL, but it is the best road plus-minus since the 2009-10 season.
An argument will be made that Toews will receive consideration for the Hart only because Sidney Crosby has missed time due to injury, and those arguments have their place (and will be dealt with later this week). But there is no question who should win the Selke this year, injuries or not. Toews has been dominant, and deserves the award. For our money, Kopitar should be the runner-up, with Datsyuk the third finalist.


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Norway wants a part of the refugees to return Russia to the Norwegian border crossing in Norway has applied for asylum. Jon Ole Martinsen from the refugee organization NOAH in the DW interview.
DW: Mr Martinsen, how do you explain that in the middle of Winter, thousands of refugees through Russia and try to Norway?
Martinsen: Many of them seek a refuge. There are people from Syria, Afghanistan and other countries. You have seen using this Route to come to Europe.
But why don’t you have the “Balkan route” is selected?
Some of them have told us that the ride boats across the Mediterranean was too dangerous for them, they feared that people lose their lives. Therefore, you have the Route via Russia is chosen. But it is important to emphasize the fact that the refugees on the coast of Northern Norway have come, in different groups. Some of them have Russian citizenship or a permanent residence permit in Russia. Where we agree with the Norwegian government agreed that a quick processing of their applications is necessary, so that those who don’t need protecting, back to Russia should be sent. But there are also people with no connection to Russia, which is easy with a visa by Russia have traveled to in a safe country. In this group we find of NOAH, of Norway their applications for asylum should be checking before we are in another country send.
Martinsen: Some should be returned
It is well known that Russia towards refugees and migrants is very critical, especially when it comes to Muslims. Why does Russia they travel around the country?
As the Russian government sees, I don’t know. But refugees from Russia as Tranitland have used have told us that they had of the Smugglers, a kind of package deal bought: visa and transportation, to the coast of Northern Norway. For us it is important that those who are in Norway have arrived, according to our national asylum, and according to our international obligations be treated.
How is the Situation on the Norwegian-Russian border at the time? Is it true that in Norway many of the refugees to return would like to Russia but not back?
On Friday, the Norwegian foreign Minister Borge Brende informed that Russia negotiations on repatriation requests, and sends Norway, in fact, no refugees returned to Russia. Norway but will continue to these feedbacks. It’s Norway in the negotiations about how the practical should be carried out.
Border crossing at Storskog, over the thousands after Norway entered the
How are these people to be returned, then in Russia are treated? Is it morally justifiable to send them back?
When it comes to people, a residence permit in Russia or a dual citizenship, we mean that a Return is in order. For those who don’t have that, the Russia only as a transit country have crossed, we are in fact concerned. If you are not in their countries of origin to be sent back to and from Russia a right of residence need, is disquieting. Because there have been many reviews given that people who need protecting, and this protection in Russia do not get it.
Everywhere in Europe there is a growing resistance against the refugees. How does the Norwegian population about?
In the past year, we have initially a very positive movement experiences. People refugees supported it were “refugees welcome”-groups established at the local level Volunteers for the new arrivals accepted. That was very positive. But in social media, it also has a lot of critical comments against asylum seekers. So we’re experiencing both, a lot of support, but also a lot of criticism and skepticism in the social media and a part of the policy.
Jon Ole Martinsen works for the Norwegian organization for asylum seekers, NOAH, in Oslo.
The interview was conducted by Christoph Hasselbach


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Sadly, it appears Edwards’ career is winding down to the end. He’s 37 years old and fallen in three straight showdowns. Though two were Split Decisions, neither came to particularly notable opposition and his knockout loss to Medeiros occurred less than three minutes into their match-up. Odds are high he’ll be released in the coming weeks and land a deal with either WSOF or Legacy FC (based on his Texas roots) shortly thereafter.
With no Draws on display, UFC Fight Night 31 produced two clearly defined groups of fighters based on success in the Octagon or lack thereof. The show featured eight finishes including five of the first-frame variety in addition to some well-scored decisions. While the event wasn’t necessarily the end of the road for every individual who came up short, few jobs are guaranteed when it comes to defeat on the sport’s biggest stage. Here’s a look at what might be next for some of the card’s less-fortunate folks… (Photos by USA Today Sports Images)
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A hot news appeared on the web as Sony’s latest firmware update will bring an Uncompressed Raw File Option to the a7II full-frame mirrorless camera just like the A7RII and A7SII models.
This hasn’t been confirmed by the Company so we may still call it as a Sony rumor but if becomes true we know that many A7II users are waiting for this.
According to the latest news on MarketWire; On November 18th, the A7II will get a new firmware upgrade with support for uncompressed RAW and phase detection AF support for adapted lenses.
Sony to Bring Uncompressed Raw to a7 II via Firmware Update?
Sony’s Latest Firmware Update Brings an Uncompressed Raw File Option to the a7 II, Along With Support for Phase-Detect AF With Adapted Lenses and Additional Customization Options
NEW YORK, NY–(Marketwired – November 03, 2015) – B&H Photo would like to share the announcement of a new firmware update for the Sony Alpha a7 II Mirrorless digital camera, which is scheduled for release on November 18. This update brings the uncompressed raw option — first seen in the a7S II and a7R II — to the a7 II, and provides users with the choice between smaller file sizes via compression or the retention of as much image data as possible for advanced raw file development. Along with this, the camera’s AF system sees a massive boost in performance with the 117-point on-sensor phase detection AF array now supporting adapted lenses, such as those from Sony’s A-mount line. This is similar to what we have already seen with the a7R II, and ensures fast, accurate autofocus performance with a vast variety of glass, making the move to mirrorless much easier. Additionally, Sony is adding more customization options to the camera, allowing movie recording to be assigned to a custom key.
Sony A7 Mark II is the world’s first full-frame camera to feature optical five-axis image stabilization, with Sony claiming a 4.5-stop gain. Featuring a 24.3MP 35mm Exmor CMOS sensor, the camera also boasts several ergonomic improvements and improved AF responsiveness.
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The one thing Star Trek has always done is cross the boundaries of what is deemed acceptable, like it or not this is what makes this series a true inspiration to everyone, and last night on Discovery that trend continued.
In last night’s episode titled “Choose Your Pain”, we saw Star Trek’s first use of the F-word, now to many this is not an issue, however, it has caused some debate online as to the need for it at all, especially within the Star Trek universe. Now, before we get into that, I want to take a quick glance at the record of things that the writers of Star Trek have tackled in its 51-year history.
Back in 1968 in the episode “Plato’s Stepchildren”, the crew of the Enterprise respond to a distress call and upon the arrival they find a planet inhabited by a race called the Platonians, after giving them medical treatment the Platonians insist Dr McCoy, must stay as their full-time Doctor. When Cpt. Kirk refuses, the Platonians decide to use their unique psychokinetic abilities to mess with the crew, in doing so they force Kirk and Uhura to kiss. Back in 1968, this would have been a big deal, however, Star Trek decided to cross that boundary and as a result, the episode went down in history as the first onscreen interracial kiss.
The next time Star Trek decided to tackle a controversial issue, it came about in The Next Generation episode “The High Ground”, this episode was about Terrorism, and because of that was banned in some countries, the UK being one of them due to the IRA.
In Addition, during other seasons of The Next Generation, there were several episodes that would also tackle issues that mirrored real life, in the episode “The Outcast”, setting out on a mission to retrieve a missing shuttle, lost in a spatial anomaly called “Null Space” the crew of the Enterprise help the J’naii in its retrieval. During the episode Cmdr. Riker falls in love with Soren a J’naii scientist, the controversial issue comes about since the J’naii race does not endorse gender specificity, it is seen as taboo to fall in love with a person of gender, and they are branded a deviant.
The Outcast not only tackles, Asexuality, as the J’naii are depicted as a race of one gender, the episode also touches on the cruel and damaging practice of conversion therapy, as due to her love for Riker, Soren is forced to undergo a medical procedure called Psychotectic Treatments, in the hope she is “cured”.
Even though these examples are but a minuscule fraction of the times that Star Trek has touched upon certain issues that, would not only relate to the real world but at their time they would have, and still could be seen as a taboo and cause people to complain about them.
Even though these examples are but a minuscule fraction of the times that Star Trek has touched upon certain issues that, would not only relate to the real world but at their time they would have, and still could be seen as a taboo and cause people to complain about them, I am left wondering is the use of the F-Word really out of place for Star Trek?
Well, the simple answer is no! Swearing in Star Trek is nothing new, it has been used in varying degrees ranging from Damn or Bloody Hell to the more coloured use of words like “Screw You” in the song being played by the punk on the bus in Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home, to the completely unexpected, yet funny use of the word Shit in the 1994 TNG film Star Trek: Generations, whereas the ship is about to crash land on Veridian III and Data says “Oh Shit”.
So that brings us to the use of the word “Fucking” in last night’s episode of Discovery, so many people are complaining that the word was shoehorned in to the episode for shock value, but not too unlike Discovery’s Episode 3 title “Context Is For Kings”, it is all about the context.
The use of the word did not just come out of the blue, it was well positioned and said by a character that has been, not only known for eccentrics but is not as mature as the rest of the crew, Cadet Tilly has shown herself not only to be loveable but lacking in social graces that come from maturity. Nevertheless, the context doesn’t end there, the use of the word was used to describe a scientific breakthrough, and anyone who has worked with a scientist knows, the use of that word is commonplace when someone has a light bulb moment or a breakthrough in something they have been working on.
Consequently, people have been saying, do the shocks end there, what’s next?
Well To be honest the only line that in its half-century-old history Star Trek has not crossed yet! Is full on sex shown onscreen, and even though Discovery is rated TV: MA and is shown on platforms like CBS All Access and Netflix, it may or may not happen, only time will tell. But! If the use of the F-Word causes the uproar it has, it will be a fascinating time to see the potential fall out of that, but one thing is for sure, Star Trek has grown up.
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Watch the Live Stream on February 18 to Get a First Look at Gameplay From Botany Manor, Mythwrecked, and More Exclusive New Announcements
Erie, Pennsylvania (February 2, 2023) – Whitethorn Games – publisher of inclusive, accessible, low-stress games, including Lake, Calico, and Wytchwood – invites you to join their annual Whitethorn Winter Showcase this February. Join the team to catch a first look at new and exciting upcoming games and new features coming to fan favorites, and get a peek behind the curtain to learn more about the studio.
You can catch the Whitethorn Winter Showcase on Saturday, February 18, at 1:00 PM EST / 10:00 AM PST by visiting the Whitethorn Games YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@
Grab a cup of hot chocolate, curl up under your coziest blanket, and tune in to catch these exciting reveals:
- Exclusive Reveals: Catch the exclusive first look at the upcoming unannounced Whitethorn Games lineup into 2024 and beyond!
- Botany Manor – New Gameplay: First revealed in November during Nintendo’s Indie World Presentation, the gorgeous first-person botanical puzzle game set in a historical English homestead invites players to investigate clues around the house and grounds to determine the ideal habitat for a collection of rare flora. During the Whitethorn Winter Showcase, Balloon Studios will offer a first look at some of the puzzles and stunning world players can expect when the game launches for Nintendo Switch™ and PC this year.
- Mythwrecked: Ambrosia Island – Gameplay Reveal: The “friend-em-up” adventure game from Polygon Treehouse (Röki), where players explore the sundrenched Ambrosia Island – a holiday pantheon paradise to Gods of Greek myths who have mysteriously forgotten who they are. It is up to them to help the Gods restore their memories. Join the development team during the Showcase to get the very first look at Mythwrecked’s gameplay.
- A Look At Accessibility: At Whitethorn Games, experiences that are playable by everyone are the highest priority. 2022 saw incredible progress on this front, and the publisher is not stopping there. Whitethorn Games Accessibility and Usability Specialist Britt Dye will spotlight some of the features implemented in the publisher’s titles that ensure everyone can enjoy an inclusive gameplay experience.
- And more: You’ll get a front-row seat to a host of other announcements from new products hitting the Whitethorn Games Shop, to release dates for highly anticipated titles, to sales on some of the publisher’s most popular titles.
For more information about the Whitethorn Winter Showcase, follow Whitethorn Games on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, Youtube, and Twitch, join the official Whitethorn Games Discord, and visit https://whitethorngames.com.
About Whitethorn Games
We’re an indie game publisher focusing on pleasant, cozy games that can be played in pieces, that require no special skills or knowledge and that anyone can pick up and play. We’re believers in accessibility, inclusion, and widening the audience that gets to play. We like to consider ourselves the defenders of easy games. While our games might challenge you, they’ll respect your time, they’ll make sure you can play, and most importantly, they’ll never punish you. Learn more at whitethorngames.com.
Lisa Mior & Yared Admasse
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A solar powered vehicle is a green vehicle that uses only the energy produced by the solar cells installed on its surface to run.
Such a vehicle also relies on a battery system during the winter or in rainy days when the sunlight is weak.
The battery system ensures a pretty long range for the electric car, but the sunlight can increase the range of the vehicle with about 30 km every day.
A solar powered car can be considered an energy independent vehicle.
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LONDON, 16 May 2012 – RBC Wealth Management, part of Royal Bank of Canada (RY on TSX and NYSE), has once again been recognised by industry peers for service excellence, winning two awards at the 2012 Citywealth Magic Circle Awards.
RBC Wealth Management’s British Isles Trust and Fiduciary Services business was named Trust Company of the Year, while Alan Binnington, Private Client Director, RBC Wealth Management was named Trustee of the Year. These awards are the latest in a series of industry commendations that RBC Wealth Management’s trust capabilities have received over the past year, including awards from Society of Trust & Estate Practitioners (STEP), Private Client Practitioner and Euromoney 2012.
The Citywealth Magic Circle Awards ceremony, which took place on Thursday 10th May, seeks to recognise the achievements of leading law firms, trust companies, family offices, tax advisors, investment managers and bankers in the wealth sector.
Steve Romeril, Head of Trust, British Isles, commented: “These awards reflect the hard work and commitment of the talented professionals within our business. Many congratulations to all involved and especially to Alan, who has an impressive track record in the industry.”
Alan has over 30 years’ experience in the trust industry both as trust litigation lawyer and trustee. In addition to being President of the Jersey Association of Trust Companies (JATCO), Deputy Chairman of Jersey’s Institute of Law and one of Jersey’s Law Commissioners, he is also a member of the Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners, the Association of Contentious Trust & Probate Specialists and an Academic of the International Academy of Estate and Trust Law.
Comprising over 600 people globally, RBC Wealth Management’s Trust and Fiduciary Services business is a global leader providing trust services to high net worth and ultra high net worth individuals looking to realise the most value in the preservation, distribution and transfer of wealth.