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We have collected the most frequently asked questions and answers (FAQ) for you to get a better picture about your visit to our hospital.
Do not hesitate to contact our Medical Tourism Managers via telephone or e-mail to book an appointment at our hospital. If you prefer you can easily submit your enquiry online as well, which will always be responded within 24 hours on weekdays.
Make sure you have your passport or identity card with you. Please bring a copy of all your medical reports that refer to your previous medical history and a list of your medications and dosages that you are currently taking. Please visit Before you travel page for more information.
No, you do not need to have GP referral, but it is always good if you have one.
When you are asking for an appointment at Medicover Hospital, please provide your name (as shown on your ID/Passport), ID or Passport number, Date of birth, your present address and contact details (phone number, email address).
No, a medical consultation is always needed before any surgery at Medicover Hospital. Before you surgery you will meet:
our surgeon to discuss your surgical treatment, before and aftercare
our internist and anesthesiologist who examine your physical status and overall condition, on basis of some further examinations (e.g. blood test, X-ray, CT scan, MRI scan, ultrasound) they referred the will decide if your physical status and condition is suitable to undergo surgery
Yes, at Medicover Hospital maximum one accompanying person can stay in your hospital room for special fee. Your Medical Tourism Manager will help you to book a room in one of our partner hotels for other your accompanying relative(s) or friend(s).
This consultation is usually performed one day prior to your surgery between you and your anesthesiologist and internist in order to make a thorough clinical assessment. The goal is to identify eventual clinical problems on time, which can modify the perioperative/anesthesia care as well as to make alternative plans for the anesthesia care.
During a surgical consultation you will meet your surgeon who will examine you, review your records and recommend a course of treatment or further studies to diagnose based on your symptoms and examination results.
For additional information about our prices and costs please contact our Medical Tourism Managers. They would be happy to provide you further details and information.
The official currency in Hungary is Forint (HUF), but we only accept cash payment in EURO (€) or in British Pounds (₤) as well. All major credit/debit cards are accepted at Medicover Hospital without extra charge: Visa, Maestro, MasterCard Express, American Express and JCB. Please note that our hospital charges the Patient's card in Hungarian Forints, using the daily exchange selling rate of the Hungarian National Bank (MNB). Interbank rates are different which will be shown on your bank statement. For payments with credit card, please ensure that you have sufficient funds and please bring your credit card with you when you attend the appointment.


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What the Heck Is an ISBN?
Probably one of the most confusing single discussion points among indie authors today is the topic of ISBNs. A question concerning ISBNs comes up at just about every presentation I give—from large international conferences to small gatherings of writers. So here I am today, blogging about the ISBN question in hopes that I can bring some clarity for you.
Essentially the ISBN is a product identifier for books. In case you didn't know, ISBN stands for "International Standard Book Number" which is a number assigned to every published book that identifies it in the marketplace so that it can be sold to bookstores (physical and digital) and libraries. Since 2007, ISBNs have been 13 digits making them compatible with the European Article Number known as an EAN. So sometimes you'll hear publishers and industry people refer to the ISBN as an EAN but essentially they are talking about the same thing.
Where Do I Get an ISBN for My Book?
The ISBN is country specific and must be obtained from the agency designated to assign ISBNs for the publishers and self-publishers located in that country. Once you obtain an ISBN in your country, it can be used worldwide. Some ISBN registration agencies are based in national libraries or within ministries of culture. In other cases, the ISBN registration service is provided by business entities. If you live in the United States, you obtain an ISBN from the agency known as Bowker for a fee— http://www.bowker.com/products/ISBN-US.html. A citizen of the United Kingdom would obtain their ISBNs from Nielsen, also for a fee— https://www.nielsenisbnstore.com/. If you're lucky enough to be Canadian, your government issues ISBNs for free as do many other countries. To find out where you would obtain an ISBN in your country, click on https://www.isbn-international.org/agencies to see agency contact information for countries around the world.
Why Do I Need an ISBN?
According to Bowker, "using ISBNs allows you to better manage your book's metadata, and ensure maximum discoverability of your book". I totally agree with this statement. An ISBN is assigned to every different format of the same book to help distinguish that edition in the marketplace. So the hardcover version has a different ISBN than the paperback version; the eBook version carries a different number than the large-print edition, and so on. So for one book alone, it is possible to have two to five different ISBNs that are assigned depending on the number of formats being published. I recommend that you also list all the ISBNs associated with the same book on your copyright page like so:
As I've written about before, I recommend that you make your book as widely available as possible in as many formats as you can afford.
ISBNs Are Expensive!
Yes, I know and it's true that US citizens have to pay for each one while those lucky Canadians get theirs for free. I preach a lot about how important it is to purchase and own your ISBNs if you are publishing your own work because the ISBN is associated with you, the author, for the life of that book. It is possible to obtain free ISBNs through many author services companies but invariably a free ISBN has limited distribution or will tie your book to that service longer than you may want. Bowker sells ISBNs for $125/single or a block of 10 for $250.00. For these ISBNs that you purchase directly from Bowker, you can use them whenever you set up your book on any self-publishing platform such as IngramSpark. Note that you may also purchase a single ISBN directly within IngramSpark for $85 that is registered in your name just like you bought it directly from Bowker. But this is more of a convenience when using the service. Buying the block of 10 is definitely the best value for you and should be considered an investment in your own work just the same as hiring an editor and designer.
What Happens to My ISBN If Another Publisher Wants to Republish My Book?
Generally, if you sign a contract for your previously published book, the new publisher will want to assign their own ISBN to their edition. They will probably also ask you to retire that first book with the ISBN you used. This is because they will want to give the book a new life and distinguish their edition from the previous book. Basically, they are relaunching the book as if it were new, which could be a great thing for you.
Do the ISBN Numbers Mean Anything Specific?
Yes, they do and so glad you asked. As you can see in the graphic of the ISBN barcode below, the numbers are not random but provide meaningful data to the book trade.
A - the 978 prefix designates a book (opposed to music, magazines etc.)
B - ISBN group or country identifier
C - publisher identifier (typically unique to specific publishers and will be part of the same block)
D - title identifier
E - a check digit
What Do I Do With an ISBN?
As mentioned, the ISBN will be a required piece of metadata that you will need to supply for any title that you place into distribution with a service like Ingram. The ISBN should be transformed into a bar code that is placed on the back cover or jacket so it can be scanned by retailers when customers purchase. The bar code can be purchased from Bowker and other services but you can easily get the barcode for free if you use IngramSpark' s Cover Generator tool which translates the ISBN into the barcode and places it automatically on the back cover template for you. You also will have the option to add the price to your ISBN barcode as in the sample below. This is recommended if you plan to sell your book in stores.
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Code of Conduct
Code of Conduct of Česká zbrojovka a.s.
1. Introduction
Česká zbrojovka a.s. is a purely Czech engineering company focusing on the production of handguns and components for the automotive and aviation industries. With the aim to implement and achieve their visions, to perform work in a quality and safe manner, to build positive business relations with partners and customers, to develop fair commercial practices and to prevent criminal activity, the employees and executives of Česká zbrojovka a.s. have committed themselves to observe this Code of Conduct as a sign of esteem and respect for the generally recognized ethical principles and rules and the laws and regulations in force.
1.1. Binding effect, scope of application and extent
This internal regulation applies throughout the entire company of Česká zbrojovka a.s. The Code of Conduct is binding to the full extent on Česká zbrojovka a.s., on every employee or every person with a similar status, on the board of directors and members of the board of directors, on the supervisory board and members of the supervisory board, on every person in an executive position within Česká zbrojovka a.s. who is authorized to act for or on behalf of Česká zbrojovka a.s. and on every person in an executive position within Česká zbrojovka a.s. who performs any managerial or supervisory activity at Česká zbrojovka a.s. (hereinafter the "Persons Concerned").
While the provisions of this Code of Conduct are addressed mainly to the employees of Česká zbrojovka a.s., they also apply, to the broadest extent possible, to other Persons Concerned.
2. Purpose of the Code of Conduct
This Code of Conduct is an integral part of the company's compliance management system, which is a system of corporate governance in the form of activities and procedures aimed to prevent, identify and respond to any conduct that would be in conflict with internal and legal regulations and that would result in a criminal liability for the company. The compliance management system is a strategic part of the corporate culture of Česká zbrojovka a.s.
This Code of Conduct defines the corporate and ethical values of conduct at Česká zbrojovka a.s. With this Code of Conduct, Česká zbrojovka a.s. upholds the defined values and principles, which form the basic framework for the company's business and social conduct, behaviour and actions.
The purpose of this Code of Conduct is to stipulate common principles and values for all employees and for other Persons Concerned. The defined principles and values are basic guidelines for the behaviour of all the Persons Concerned, including situations where they are not completely sure what rules they should follow. Thus, the raison d'être of this Code of Conduct is to provide employees and other Persons Concerned with procedures or guidelines for the correct handling of specific ethically difficult or complicated situations and to prevent any conduct that would be contrary to the principles and goals on which Česká zbrojovka a.s. is based and which it promotes.
3. Fundamental ethical values of Česká zbrojovka a.s.
This Code of Conduct is a statement of the principles and values that Česká zbrojovka a.s. supports and intends to build and protect and that should be observed without distinction by all the Persons Concerned while performing their professions and should be adopted as their own. This Code of Conduct provides only a very basic definition of these principles and they are further detailed and reflected in the company's other internal regulations, especially those regulations that constitute a part of the compliance management system.
It is necessary that employees as well as other Persons Concerned place maximum emphasis on compliance with these principles and values, as it is the only way to achieve the goal of Česká zbrojovka a.s. to be a responsible, trustworthy and profitable company for its shareholders, investors and trading partners and to be, to a significant extent, a sought-after employer.
The fundamental ethical values of Česká zbrojovka a.s. can be summed up as follows:
- We act in accordance with law
- We will not tolerate corruption behaviour
- We avoid conflict of interest
- We respect human rights and freedom of employees
- We build good relations within the company
- We protect workplace health and safety of employees and we protect the environment
- We support quality and innovation
- We protect the reputation and property of Česká zbrojovka a.s.
- We use common sense and observe general rules of morality and decent conduct
3.1. We act in accordance with law
When we do our work, we observe the laws and regulations in force, placing emphasis on compliance with the legislation in our area of business. Compliance with the law of the Czech Republic, as well as the law of the European Union is the highest value of Česká zbrojovka a.s., from which all the subsequent principles and values are derived.
Compliance with national legislation and international law is our top priority. We actively monitor and abide by the laws and regulations in force and internal regulations that apply to our work activities. Ignorance is not an excuse when facing the potential consequences of rule violations. We assure that employees are properly informed about the laws and regulations in force that apply to the work activities, business operations or other activities of Česká zbrojovka a.s.
When doing business, we abide by all applicable laws and regulations. We observe the current import, export, customs and license limitations and requirements in all countries where we operate.
We will not allow any illegal procedures in the arms trade or in the use of firearms (we support ethical hunting and we condemn any forms of poaching).
We do not enter with competitors into any agreements on prices, market sharing or any other agreements that would constitute a violation of the antitrust laws in force.
We work with government authorities in any investigations concerning Česká zbrojovka a.s., and we must not prevent, interfere with or unduly influence any official measures.
Česká zbrojovka a.s., just as any other private business corporation, pursues its business activity for the purposes of making a profit. Therefore, it is necessary to maintain a sufficient financial base and weigh the level of sustainable risk while pursuing this activity. However, this business activity must be under any circumstances pursued within the limits defined by the laws and regulations in force and any violations of these laws and regulations at any level or any violations of standards of conduct must never be tolerated or justified by efforts to maximize profits or by efforts to fulfil an assigned task.
We also observe the rules of fair commercial practice.
At Česká zbrojovka a.s., great emphasis is placed on ensuring that all business transactions are properly accounted for and that only true data on the financial situation is provided. In the same vein, the company makes sure that all mandatory payments are always made in a fair, proper and timely manner.
3.2. We will not tolerate corruption practices
We will not tolerate any form of corruption behaviour. We develop open and fair relations with our partners and we maintain transparent principles in the selection of suppliers. We always act in the company's best interest.
The fight against corruption is a very important part of the compliance management system, with corruption generally being one of the main risky areas.
We are aware that corruption is not limited to the public sphere only and that corruption rules fully apply to the private sector, too.
In particular, we will not tolerate:
a) any conduct that would lead to or imply corruption in trade relations and business dealings or in relations with government authorities;
b) promising, offering or giving a bribe with the aim to influence someone's actions or decisions;
c) requesting a bribe with the intention to influence one's own decision-making.
'Bribe' means an undue advantage resulting in a direct financial enrichment or other benefit which has been received or is to be received by the bribed person or, with the bribed person's consent, by another person and to which there is no entitlement. From the criminal law viewpoint, the amount of a bribe is not the decisive factor. However, no bribes may be tolerated, even those of negligible value, when dealing with government authorities or administration bodies. A sponsorship gift may also be considered as a bribe.
We will not take part in any activity that inherently leads to soliciting, demanding, offering or accepting bribes, undue advantages, etc.
We will promptly report any corruption attempt by any of the methods specified in Organizational Guideline No. OS -7 -01.
We endeavour to win contracts in a fair manner through the quality and price of products and not by offering undue advantages. None of us will directly or indirectly offer, promise, provide or approve the provision of money or anything of value to public officials or private entities with the aim to influence official decisions or gain an undue advantage. We do not provide any consideration for the provision of undue advantages.
As a principle, we do not accept, provide or require any gifts, gratuities or other benefits of any value. We provide and accept any potential gifts, gratuities or other benefits only in good faith and in accordance with the anticorruption rules of Česká zbrojovka a.s.
When accepting or providing gifts, gratuities or other benefits, especially in cases involving business courtesy, the gift must not result in the Persons Concerned or Česká zbrojovka a.s. assuming any obligations or gaining any illegal advantages. Where a gift, gratuity or other benefit fails to meet this condition, then it can be neither provided nor accepted. The Persons Concerned are obligated to reject any offered gift, gratuity or other benefit that fails to meet this condition and, at the same time, report the offer by any of the methods specified in Organizational Guideline No. OS -7-01.
However, business gratuities may be accepted, especially if their non-acceptance is considered impolite. Thus, it is possible to accept only a business gratuity that is regarded as a common courtesy, i.e. it must be within the limits of standard commercial practice and must not exceed the level of reasonability under the circumstances concerned. However, no such accepted small business gratuity may be provided, or create an impression that it is being provided, with the aim to provide compensation for improper, unethical or illegal behaviour. Acceptance is possible only if the provider of a business gratuity does not expect and does not demand any consideration. Similar rules apply to any meal or drink invitations. The price of such an invitation, i.e. a business gratuity, must be reasonable and must have the nature of a business gratuity, i.e. not being an advantage aimed to influence the decision-making of any entity. This rule will also apply if a small business gratuity is provided by any of the Persons Concerned to the trading partners of Česká zbrojovka a.s. or as part of marketing efforts. If commercial practice or business courtesy requires the acceptance or provision of a business gratuity, the relevant Person Concerned will take into consideration his/her position and the position of the relevant trading partner and will assess the value of the business gratuity in question (e.g. an invitation to a social or sport event, the venue chosen for a meeting, the value of the refreshments provided) so that it corresponds to commercial practice.
We will provide any gifts and sponsorship contributions only in written contractual form on the basis of a decision of Česká zbrojovka a.s. in line with the applicable laws, while assuring that these gifts are transparent and traceable and are not misused for unlawful purposes.
We are aware of the corporate social responsibility of Česká zbrojovka a.s. and, therefore, we try to be personally and financially involved in the fields of healthcare and health, science and education and support for local communities.
We select our suppliers on the basis of objective criteria such as price, quality and delivery terms. Our relationships with suppliers are based on trust and honesty. We assess offers fairly and without bias and our decision-making process is not affected by personal and subjective considerations.
3.3. We avoid conflict of interest
We avoid all situations that may result in a conflict between personal and business interests. We act in the company's best interest and we do not misuse property, information or our own positions at the company for personal enrichment.
The term 'conflict of interest' generally refers to situations where the decision-maker is directly or indirectly personally interested in the result of his/her decision.
We strictly separate the business interests of Česká zbrojovka a.s. from private interests. We avoid situations where a conflict may arise between our private interests and the business interests of Česká zbrojovka a.s. In case of a conflict between a corporate and personal interest, we will not give preference to our personal interest over the interest that we are obligated to promote and defend.
We do not directly or indirectly participate in the supplier and business relations of Česká zbrojovka a.s. by being among the suppliers or customers of any goods and services and we must not have any personal gain from these relations from any entity other than Česká zbrojovka a.s.
We will not knowingly participate in any activity that is inconsistent with the proper performance of our job duties or that hinders this performance.
A conflict of interest may also arise in the context of decisions on human resources issues. With due care we will make sure that our private interests and personal relationship are not a factor in making decisions concerning human resources.
It is our duty to notify Česká zbrojovka a.s. of all situations that might be perceived as a conflict of interest to the maximum extent permitted by law.
We will give Česká zbrojovka a.s. a prior notice of any gainful activity that is identical to the objects of business of Česká zbrojovka a.s. in line with the laws and regulations in force.
3.4. We respect human rights and freedom of employees
Promoting equal opportunities, supporting equal treatment, respecting personal dignity, privacy and rights of every employee are key for us. We reject any unacceptable treatment of employees and, to that end, we create conditions for quality interpersonal relations.
We respect our employees' freedom of association provided by law.
We remunerate our employees in a manner reflecting their performance and, at the same time, we provide them with an opportunity of improving their skills and qualifications.
We reject and prohibit discrimination in any job position, especially discrimination based on race, gender, age, religion or any characteristic protected by law.
All our activities take place in accordance with international rules on the respect of human rights and liberties. We strongly reject child and forced labour and we observe the statements and declarations of international organizations aimed to eliminate child and forced labour.
3.5. We build good relations within the company
Česká zbrojovka a.s. strives to build a strong and firm relationship with each of its employees. We create a working environment in which every employee is treated with respect and dignity. We strive for employee personal growth, we share knowledge and experience and we promote the use of new technologies.
All relations within Česká zbrojovka a.s., i.e. relations between the company and its employees and between employees themselves, as well as relations between superiors and subordinates, are based on mutual trust allowing for the sharing of information independently of a job position.
We work together, respect each other and we support career growth and professional development of all employees.
We believe that the relations between employees and the employer should be based on the following principles:
a) mutual respect,
b) employees are interested in improving their qualifications and the employer creates conditions for the development of these qualifications,
c) equal opportunities,
d) accountability for one's actions and behaviour,
e) fair and objective assessment and remuneration,
f) a working environment without any form of discrimination; and
g) a corporate culture focused on performance and teamwork.
3.6. We protect workplace health and safety of employees and we protect the environment
We are responsible for the protection of health and for the safety of our employees at the workplace, we identify safety risks and we take precautions aimed at the prevention of injuries and occupational diseases. We respect and comply with the principles of environmental protection.
To ensure workplace health and safety, we organize regular training sessions for our employees to minimize security and safety risks.
The workplace health and safety of employees ranks among our top priorities. The responsibility to employees requires implementation of the best measures possible aimed at the prevention of accidents and includes technical planning of worksites, equipment and processes, security management and everyday behaviour of individuals at the workplace.
We assure and promote compliance with workplace health and safety regulations and we take preventive and protection measures necessary for providing the best conditions in this area.
More specific workplace health and safety rules are laid down in the relevant internal regulations.
Responsible and careful handling of natural resources across all our operations is a matter of course for us. In our production processes we use and improve environmental protection technologies. We observe environmental laws and high internal standards and we constantly develop our management system, as well as compliance with the rules defined by law.
Every one of us plays a major role in our efforts to honour the above-mentioned commitments concerning the environment and workplace health and safety.
3.7. We promote quality and innovation
We are aware that the quality of our products and the level of the services provided is the greatest value we can offer to our customers. In our research and development efforts, we observe company-wide ethical principles with the aim to achieve maximum efficiency and quality.
Česká zbrojovka a.s. is renowned for its high-quality products and service. We are responsible for the whole lifecycle of our products, spanning the initial conception phase, procurement of material and component supplies and an environment-friendly disposal of discarded products. To ensure compliance with international standards and, at the same time, to preserve our great reputation, we use a quality management system, which we constantly enhance and improve. We constantly and continually monitor the efficiency of our quality management system by an independent entity which will award a certificate after each annual verification of the quality system. All of us are involved in our quality management system.
We constantly strive for innovation in the fields of technology, products and services, sales and human resources with the aim to achieve maximum efficiency and the highest quality. When developing new products, we do not infringe industrial property rights of our competitors.
We put emphasis on professionalism and credibility.
3.8. We protect the reputation and property of Česká zbrojovka a.s.
We promote the company's reputation. We do not take part in any activities or business relations that might harm the reputation of Česká zbrojovka a.s. or of our partners. We always handle the company's property as a true owner. We do not misuse the company's trade secrets and confidential information for our own benefit or for the benefit of third parties.
We always act properly and fairly in relation to our customers, suppliers, trading partners and other employees and we protect their reputation and the image of Česká zbrojovka a.s.
We expect our employees to use the company's property responsibly and for the company's purposes. We can use the property of Česká zbrojovka a.s. for private purposes only to a customary extent and with the employer's consent.
We keep confidential all the classified information that constitutes the company's trade secrets and that comes to our knowledge as a result or in connection with the performance of our job duties. Any trade secrets, information about the company's operations, as well as any other confidential information to which we obtain access as part of our job duties are regarded and treated by us as confidential information. The information of this category – especially any data on suppliers, customers, employees, trading partners and other third parties – is properly protected by us against third parties and unauthorized employees. After termination of employment or a change of position, we don't misuse any information or other benefits that we have obtained or that have resulted from our previous position at Česká zbrojovka a.s.
We take active interest in the business goals of Česká zbrojovka a.s. and, to the maximum extent permitted by law, we try to contribute to their achievement.
We identify ourselves with the corporate culture of Česká zbrojovka a.s., which is based mainly on consistent compliance with law.
3.9. We use common sense and observe general rules of morality and decent conduct
We assume that each Person Concerned has the intellect of an average human and the ability to use this intellect with due care and cautiousness and that we can reasonably expect this from the Persons Concerned also in legal transactions and in the performance of their duties for Česká zbrojovka a.s.
Therefore, Česká zbrojovka a.s. asks that all the Persons Concerned always act in accordance with the foregoing assumption while performing their duties for Česká zbrojovka a.s. and, at the same time, that they also observe the principles of morality that are universally recognized by the mainstream society. In this context, the Persons Concerned are also requested that in case of any doubts about whether their actions comply with law or with moral and ethical rules they should always timely report these doubts to the competent manager.


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If you are unhappy with a product for any reason, just send it back to us (with the original packaging) and we'll refund or replace – it's that simple.
If you are unhappy with your purchase for any reason, you can return it to us no later than 28 days from the date you receive it including the original packaging, provided the item is in saleable condition and we will refund or replace the item(s) along with any standard delivery charges*.
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Return an item within 28 days in perfect condition together with original packaging and we will be happy to refund the original price of the item or send you an exchange. This does not affect cancellations or your statutory rights.
Please note that bespoke furniture, special orders, flat-packed items that have been assembled, made-to-order items, gift vouchers, personalised items, perishable goods and beauty items including toiletries and cosmetics can only be returned or exchanged if faulty.
You will be responsible for the cost of returning the goods to us, and will remain responsible for any and all returned goods until they reach our warehouse. We strongly advise that a proof of postage certificate should be obtained when returning any part of you order. Certificates are available free of charge from the post office.
Returns and exchanges will be processed as soon as possible after arrival.
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It's always very special when family members join one another on safari. I told both of my daughters some time ago that I wanted to take them on one of my safaris. This May safari I was lucky enough to have Coogan join me in between her MBA graduation and the start of her new job. Coogan, thanks for finding time to join me and really making this safari very special to me. Love you lots, Dad. Thanks to Scott for taking time to snap this photo of us on the overlook deck at Mbaligiti Lodge.
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User Feedback Techniques
Back in 2009, I gave a presentation on user feedback techniques for the London 2009 Symbian Expo. For those that don't know, Symbian was the original smartphone OS. For it's time, it was fast and capable but through a combination of poor management and lagging updates it eventually was phased out of use.
However the presentation itself is still valuable for understand NPS and how it can be used for driving development in the right direction.


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by Suzanne Collins
Released: August 24, 2010
Series: The Hunger Games #3
Published by Scholastic Press
Pages: 390
All I can say is WOW! this book had me so twisted up, I couldn't put it down, I literally sat and read it from end to end in one sitting, more often than not with tears dripping down my face. It was so emotional as you watch events unfold and Katniss breaking apart and all the characters fall…this book has a high body count and is not for the faint of heart.
As for Peeta vs Gale argument, I thought it was rather moot at the end, everyone had changed so much that it was the last thing I was thinking about. What I liked about this book was that it really showed the characters growing and maturing becoming adults as they are faced with horrific situations and became shaped by them. It made them very real showing both their flaws and their strengths.
This whole trilogy has been brilliant, definitely among the best books I have read, all three have kept a steady pace of action and character and plot development. It has kept me wanting more and kept me emotionally engaged (or strung out!) in all three; I believe I have shed tears whilst reading all three books! The storyline is both high on entertainment with the fast paced action and thought provoking, this isn't a mindless action book about the People vs the Evil State.
And this book did get me thinking. Were District 13 and President Coin any better than the Capitol and President Snow? They were both ruthless in their goals, using any means necessary to achieve it; they both used Katniss, in the end they both wanted to destroy her. And there was a part at the end that led me to believe that they probably weren't, just different sides to the same coin (no pun intended!). I think what struck me was the thought that in the end war leaves no one unscathed, especially the victors, and Katniss and Peeta seemed to be a perfect example of this. They both had scars that will never heal inwardly and outwardly and people they will never get back; in the end it seemed like a rather pyrrhic victory to me. But then again I didn't go into this book expecting a happy ending.
Annnnnd I will stop myself there, before I start waxing lyrical about my love of historical romance and fantasy as well; no one needs to know about my elf fantasies. As you can tell, I adore and day dream about most romance genres, and my three big loves are 1) reading about romance 2) writing about romance and 3) talking about romance with my gals. Which, is why I love Under the Covers so much, I get all my bookish needs satisfied and don't get judged when I talk about my favourite characters like they are real people. Which they are right?
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European judges have ruled that whole-life jail terms without the possibility of review do amount to a breach of prisoners' human rights.
Murderers Jeremy Bamber, Douglas Vinter and Peter Moore, won the appeal in the Grand Chamber of the European Court of Human Rights that their sentences amount to inhuman and degrading treatment.
The court found that for a life sentence to remain compatible with the European Convention on Human Rights there had to be both a possibility of release and a possibility of review.
However, the panel of 17 judges added: "In finding a violation in this case, however, the court did not intend to give the applicants any prospect of imminent release."
The appeal was brought by Vinter, who stabbed his wife in February 2008, and means the cases of Bamber, who killed his parents, sister and her two young children in August 1985, and Peter Moore, who killed four gay men for his sexual gratification in 1995, will also be considered.
In their ruling, the judges said it was up to the national authorities to decide when such a review should take place, however, existing legal comparisons gave support to guaranteeing a review no later than 25 years after the imposition of a life sentence.
Under current UK law, whole-life tariff prisoners will almost certainly never be released from prison as their offences are deemed to be so serious.
They can be freed only by the Justice Secretary, who can give discretion on compassionate grounds when the prisoner is terminally ill or seriously incapacitated.


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Action stations, all hands on deck, The Grill Station is on the move. From its lofty outpost on the fifteenth floor of the Circle Tower along Tang Lung Street, just a quick left-right from Causeway Bay exit A or C, The Grill Station is fighting the good fight for the Japanese grillhouse restaurant cause. Get your fix of grilled baby dumpling, grilled Australian lamb of rack, grilled triangle fish ball, and an entirely legitimate satsuma age cheese fish cake. And these are just the dishes filed under 'other'. You can also get some of Hong Kong's finest Japanese yakimono, like the leek skewer or the zombie's corn, the heart, liver and kidneys of chickens, skewers of pork jowl and Taiwanese sausage. A heap of tempura, deep-fried and hot dishes like The Spiciest Noodles tempt, too, but it's the sukiyaki pot specials that will have you reserving in an instant.
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Millennium Gallery, Sheffield
Mona Hatoum features in the group exhibition 'Hope is Strong' at the Millennium Gallery in Sheffield. The show explores the power of art to question the world we live in and chronicles the confrontations between police and striking miners in South Yorkshire.
Mona Hatoum will be exhibiting Unemployed, a performance from the 1980s where she walked around Sheffield with the word inked onto the sole of her shoe, highlighting the record numbers of jobless citizens in the city.
The exhibition is part of the BBC Civilisations Festival, a partnership between museums, galleries and libraries across the UK hosting events that spark debate, broaden understanding and share ideas about what the term 'civilisation' means for their communities.


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The Pen Commandments (Paperback)
A Guide for the Beginning Writer
Anchor, 9781400032297, 336pp.
Publication Date: September 14, 2004
Steven Frank has a new approach to writing: fun first, rules to follow, success for all. In The Pen Commandments, his offbeat and entertaining guide, he's given us a book that all writers can turn to for help and a good laugh.
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In Tuesday's report, it was mentioned that "the price/volume behavior of the average and the action of the leaders will provide the best evidence of whether the five-day rally is the real McCoy. Of import will be a major accumulation day in one or more of the averages."
The price/volume behavior of the averages has been decent, and there was a minor accumulation day on Tuesday.
A micro analysis of the S&P SPX, -0.09% over the last four sessions is encouraging, using the below chart.
The above shows that the averages have failed to sell off despite the yield on Spanish 10s going from 6.22% on Friday to 6.75% on Wednesday. This occurs as the market realizes that the need for a Spanish government bailout — let alone the agreed-upon Spanish bank bailout — is increasingly inevitable.
At the same time, Italian 10s rise from 5.77% to 6.17% over the Monday-Wednesday stretch.
The question is whether shares can rise despite the crisis in Europe. The answer is that the market can often surprise in times of crisis. One example of this occurred in the initial stage of the March '03 invasion of Iraq. Then, it was unknown whether Saddam had chemical or biological weapons ready to use on U.S. forces who were on the ground marching to Baghdad. Yet before the army reached Baghdad, the market, in its inimitable wisdom, exploded to the upside, as the below chart shows.
Other examples of this type of discounting action litter the history books.
This discounting action — whereby a market, be it milk futures or the euro/yen or Apple stock, looks ahead six to nine months roughly — is the reason why a focus on the market's behavior itself is valuable. The market is usually right; opinions often aren't.
Technically, the key short-term level is Monday's high of 1335.52 on the cash S&P. In the below chart, a line is drawn between it and the prior high. Without getting too hung up on the head-and-shoulders pattern that is being formed, a takeout of this level turns the short-term trend from neutral to up.
So in a week when European markets are showing dimming faith in the ability of Spain and Italy to stave off a default or a bailout, shares are doing nothing. Nothing but going sideways. Ditto for risk-on currencies like the Aussie dollar and the euro. This is viewed as a mild positive.
Among the names, the first two glamours out of the chute, Pharmacyclics PCYC and Petsmart PETM, held up well, post-breakout.
But Under Armour UA, -1.34%, which came out Monday, was shoved back below the line on Wednesday.
Equinix EQIX, +1.38%, noted Tuesday, put in two sessions of fairly constructive movement Tuesday and Wednesday. For the aggressive player who doesn't seek confirmation by the general market, EQIX is potentially buyable above the Apr. 26 high of 172.44.
Athenahealth ATHN, +0.00% cleared a three-month pattern Tuesday on volume 26% above average. This is below the preferred volume of 40% to 50% above average on a breakout day. Even so, this is considered a mild positive amid the overall lethargy and caution in the general market. A negative was Wednesday's failed follow-through, as price retraced back to within a penny of the prior high.
A situation like ATHN will be almost entirely at the whim of the averages, and whether the latter can rally from here or spend more time correcting. In a better market, ATHN would have likely followed through higher. In a worse market than this, price may well have been shoved farther back into its base.
Thus, like the wind in a regatta, general market conditions set the table for expected price movement of leading titles. If the breeze isn't there, neither will be the hoped-for gains.
Questcor Pharmaceuticals QCOR, with earnings estimates of 94%/36% for '12/'13 according to most analysts, Tuesday blasted out of a six-week cup on volume 90% above normal. Price then pulled back to the base top on Wednesday as volume ebbed. To its credit, the price/volume action has been near-perfect on the right side of its base.
Gold GLD, +0.30% acts better than the market overall, and is a plus for risk assets. A takeout of the June 6 high of 159.20, signified by "A" in the below chart, would represent an opportunity to add on to the long position mentioned last week.
In summation, that the averages have not sold off this week amid the continuing wilt of Europe is viewed as a mild plus, as is the action in gold. The market's rejection of this week's breakouts in the glamours, including Mellanox Technologies MLNX, -0.47%, Under Armour UA, -1.34%, The Fresh Market TFM, Allott Communications ALLT, -1.59%, and Whole Foods Market WFM, et alia, objectively tells the position trader things aren't yet ripe for speculation.
At the same time, these same names, and those noted in recent reports, would likely be the favored momentum sons if a broad rally takes hold. Above all else, the speculator in leading titles should take things one day at a time, being flexible and open to new technical developments as they occur.
Kevin Marder
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The Commute Trip Reduction Law requires affected employers to implement a series of measures, or "program elements," designed to achieve Commute Trip Reduction goals. At least one strong program element must be included in the Employer's Annual Report & Program Description. Elements may include:
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- Loading/unloading facilities for carpools or vanpools
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Rare Article: (Not as Obvious) Pokemon that Should Have Different Typing/
It was Mewtwo's birthday this week. What a great holiday! Many players think that Mewtwo should be Psychic/Dark type. And then there's Gyarados, which seems more like Water/Dragon than Water/Flying. While we're at it, shouldn't Charizard have Dragon as its secondary type?
But all of these are obvious examples. What Pokémon are out there that deserve a different typing that aren't quite as obvious? Don't worry. That little brain of yours doesn't have to do any more flexing than it needs to, because I've got a handy list here.
Chapter 2: Marowak, Or: Nice Choice of Headgear
It is said that Cubones cry for their dead mothers almost ceaselessly. When they evolve into Marowak, however, according to Bulbapedia, they "have overcome the grief of never seeing their mother." Because of this, I think Marowak should be Ground/Dark type. Instead of "overcoming" the grief, it would be more interesting if Marowak just repressed their sadness, causing them to give off a cold and dark exterior.
This would make Marowak the Batman of the Pokémon universe. A masked (skulled?) vigilante, tortured by the loss of its parents, striking fear into the hearts of the evil. Man, that sounds cool. Also, I just want to have a Marowak version of a Batarang. Wakarang? That doesn't really have the same ring to it. I'll work on that.
Chapter 1: Flygon, Or: Just Because I'm Tired of Dragons with a 4 Times Ice Weakness
Flygon is a nifty Pokémon. It's base stat total sits at a respectable 520, with 100 in both attack in speed. But I'll never use a Flygon. It just bugs me that he isn't Bug type. (c wut i did thar? Sorry.) Bug/Dragon would be such a cool combo! Ground/Dragon isn't bad, but why waste it on a Pokémon that doesn't even look like it should be ground type?
Bug type has gotten some seriously deserved upgrades in the last few generations, but a Bug/Dragon type still eludes us. Flygon would have been a prime candidate.
Chapter 3: The Lake Trio, Or: If the Pokémon in Charge of Humanity are Psychic, Why Can't I do Psychokinesis?
Azelf, Uxie, and Mesprit make up the Lake Trio. I'm a big fan of these little Pokes. Azelf is increadibly usefull, and the designs for all of them are nifty.
But they are all pure Psychic type. As if we don't already have enough Pyschic type legendaries. At least give them some secondary types. Psychic/Water would be cool. They are the Lake Trio after all.
That'll be it for today, Pokéfolks. What other Pokémon do you think have the wrong typing? Comment below with your ideas!


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Dr. Sean Daneshmand is a highly-respected perinatalogist based out of southern California. Through his nonprofit Miracle Babies, he provides financial assistance to families who have given birth to high-risk babies. After his own wife was threatened with a pregnancy that required intensive care. Daneshmand started the organization with the goal of providing aid to families whose thoughts were consumed with that of the health of their newborns. Daneshmand was recently profiled as a CNN Hero, a member of CNN's continuing series, highlighting people around the world who are making extraordinary impacts in their communities.


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Four ultra-Orthodox Jews have been arrested in Israel under suspicion of defacing the Yad Vashem Holocaust memorial in Jerusalem with hate and pro-Hitler graffiti.
The Jerusalem police said the suspects have also been linked to other vandalism cases in the greater Jerusalem area. They have admitted daubing the site.
More than 10 slogans painted in black, red and white were found in Warsaw Ghetto Square and on the memorial to Jews sent off to the Nazi death camps. Some slogans praised Hitler "Thanks Hitler for the wonderful Holocaust you organised for us!" read one. "Only because of you we received a state."
Another one said: "Jews, wake up, the evil regime does not protect us, it only endangers us.
"There will be an alternative museum to Yad Vashem - the selection," "The Zionist leaders wanted the Holocaust", "The war of the Zionist regime is not the war of the Jewish people" and "If Hitler hadn't existed, the Zionists would have invented him." were also scrawled at the site.
From the beginning, police suspected that ultra-Orthodox Jews were to blame for the attack as one painted slogan read, "Haredi World Committee".
A small number of ultra-Orthodox Jews believe a Jewish state can be set up only after the coming of the Messiah and Israel's founders conspired with Hitler to bring about the Jewish state.
The four suspects belong to the Neturei Karta sect, a small but active anti-Zionist sect that believes that the founding of the State of Israel was a sin.
Police raided the houses of the suspects and seized a large amount of texts condemning Zionism, Israel and PLO flags, as well as paint.
After the attack, Yad Vashem director Avner Shalev said that "a red line has been crossed".


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Fitriawati, Fitriawati (2006) POLA ATTACHMENT IBU DAN ANAK PADA MASYARAKAT SUMBAWA. Other thesis, University of Muhammadiyah Malang.
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Pastoral care from parents to children will create an attachment between children and parents. Attachment is the emotional bond that occurs specifically on a reciprocal basis between children with mothers who can provide a sense of security to the child so the child will obtain the fulfillment of closeness, warmth and security of the mother. In each area must have characteristics that differ in terms of nurturing and bonding behavior patterns among children with parents. In Sumbawa community family also has a uniqueness in terms of child care. Holding of this study aims to determine the form of attachment (attachment) between mother and child in the community of Sumbawa. The study was a descriptive qualitative research. The subjects in this study were children aged 1 to 3 years are cared for solely by parents. She took the child to the age of 1 to 3 years is at this age occurred separately anxiety (separation anxiety) between children with parents as objects lekatnya. Data collection methods used were participant observation, while the interviews were conducted in the mother or the parents and close relatives of subjects. Results obtained from this study can be concluded that children from small already taken care of by their parents will establish a close relationship which is called viscosity. In this research showed that all subjects tend to be more attached to his mother from the other family members. Attachment between children and mothers due to frequent the frequency of meetings between the child with his mother and the amount of time spent with his mother as a child at home. A child becomes inclined more closely to the mother figure for the mother who is first seen at the time of waking until falling asleep again. My mother also always accompany any child's activity. While the father is rarely seen too rarely accompanied her father's activities because of busy work. The closeness between the child with his mother cause psychological attachment between the child with his mother that caused the child to feel calm and comfortable while flying near his mother. This is referred to as the sticky attachment patterns, intimate and safe or also called secure attachment.
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Processors Get to the Meat of the Matter with Protein
American custom still puts animal protein at the center of the dinner plate. But some processors worry how they'll keep it there in the future.
The USDA recently reported a decline in animal protein consumption, with both health concerns and the economy suggested as the driving factors. The safety of meat products is as much a part of the health issue as the desire to lower saturated fat and cholesterol intake. Yet Americans still get two-thirds of their daily protein needs from once-mobile sources, which is double that of the rest of the world.
Experts have noted that interest in plant-based ingredients has led to a steady increase in consumption of vegetable-derived proteins as additives in animal protein-based food product formulations. They point to four main drivers: big demand for reduced- or zero- saturated fat and cholesterol products; increased interest in Halal or Kosher; sustainability and economic parity due to the high ecological and economic costs of animal protein, especially in poorer countries; and the overall cost of plant vs. animal protein.
With that in mind, companies such as Roquette America Inc. (www.roquette-food.com), Geneva, Ill., have developed plant protein ingredients designed specifically for use in processed meat and fish products. The company's Nutralys is a pure and highly soluble pea protein used for its emulsifying and extending capacities, as well as the nutritional benefits of using vegetable protein and fibers to replace or extend the meat in products such as burgers and nuggets.
Nutralys, developed in collaboration with French company Sotexpro, is able to replace 30 percent of meat protein as an alternative to soy-based ingredients. The company notes its main goal is to develop products that can achieve 100 percent meat replacement. Other Roquette vegetable ingredients that are being used in new, meat-based products, processed and convenience foods include gums and starches.
Texturized proteins such as those from soy and peas become an excellent choice to replace or extend meat, reaching higher substitution levels by binding/holding water and improving emulsifying and gelling capacities of the food.
Although they lower costs, carefully chosen meat product extenders and texture enhancers are not to be considered merely "fillers" or a way of cutting corners. The right ingredient will serve multiple functions, without sacrificing -- and in some cases even enhancing -- flavor and texture.
Extending circumstances
Fiber is a commonly added ingredient to ground meat preparations or coatings and breadings for meat products. In such surface portions, they help retain moisture while increasing the crispness and cohesion of a coating.
As a binder or extender, plant proteins and starches add attributes that impact texture and health. International Fiber Corp. (www.ifcfiber.com), North Tonawanda, N.Y., studied the use of pea fiber in ground beef patties using its Justfiber Inner Pea Fiber and Solka-Floc Powdered Cellulose ingredients. Ground meat patties lose more moisture and fat during cooking than a whole muscle protein product. This translates to loss of weight and shrinkage of the finished product. The extent to which cooked yield of the product may be impacted is also dependent on meat quality and cooking method.
Typically, binders and extenders used to improve product texture, retain moisture and assure adhesion of the component ingredients in a product formulation will bind to the water but not the fat portion of the mixture. Some binders and extenders also will display instability during high-temperature preparation, which not only can damage texture but can lead to high losses on the product line in freeze-and-eat or ready-to-eat products. The wrong binders and extenders also will impact final product flavor and some even create spots of undesired gelatin texture in ground meat products.
The IFC study showed that adding its pea fiber as a binding agent "can provide meaty texture similar to ground meat while exhibiting high water and fat retention under heat." The study also showed that "the addition of fiber in beef patties resulted in increased cooked yield and reduced shrinkage." Textural properties tested in the study gave subjective and objective evidence indicating the fiber-containing patties "were perceived to be acceptable with improved juiciness." As an extra benefit, the company reported a cost savings of about $38-$49 per 100 lbs. of cooked product.
Cargill Inc. (www.cargillfoods.com), Minneapolis, makes its Prolia brand defatted soy flour as a way to similarly bind and extend ground meat products. It's a high-protein flour, at 54 percent total protein, and available in multiple grain shapes and sizes.
In applications, Prolia can replicate the look and fibrous structure of cooked meat, while keeping a high percentage of protein in the final product. This allows it to maintain flavor profiles of healthier versions of processed meat products, replacing "substantial portions" of raw meat, according to the company. It helps increase yield, add juiciness and, since it's a defatted, it allows processors to lower the total fat content of the finished product.
In chicken products, where flavor is easily impacted by even slight off notes, company taste tests showed that chicken patties manufactured with Prolia defatted soy flour replacing a full 10 percent of the chicken were "indistinguishable from all-chicken patties – and half the participants preferred them." Thus costs are decreased via both initial ingredient expenditure as well as reduction in loss of water and fat during the cooking process.
Meatiness enhanced
International Dehydrated Foods Inc. (www.idf.com), Springfield, Mo., provides different alternatives for meat and poultry ingredients, such as dehydrated, frozen and shelf-stable concentrated chicken broth that comes in at 32 percent solids. The company also provides meat-based flavors that contribute rich, fresh, savory and roasted flavors and aromas. Such products include its spray-dried broth powders, derived from the broth of cooked chicken, turkey or beef, and meat and fat powders. These spray-dried and dry-blended products give natural meat or savory taste to a wide range of final products, while also lowering cost.
A lot of flavor, especially savory and umami resides in fat. IDF also has a shelf-stable chicken fat that is light yellow and available with natural antioxidants, typically rosemary-derived varieties. The company uses no artificial ingredients or chemical antioxidants and only minimal processing. Applications include wet and dry soup and broth formulations, soup bases, sauces, gravies, stuffing, marinades and flavorants, as well as seasoning for rice, pasta and ramen-type noodle cups. Or, they can be applied to pot pies and similar finished products or in breading, batter, coating, stuffing and marinade formulations.
Salt has been the primary meat flavor enhancer ever since cavemen chased down their kill in a dried up sea bed and noted what a finer flavor the prey had. However, and in spite of the growing recognition that dietary sodium only impacts a small percentage of the population, the demand for low-sodium products is still high enough that processors are looking for enhancers and reducers for their new lines.
Natural, non-sodium flavor enhancers designed specifically for meat applications and heightened umami and kokomi characteristics are being derived from plant extracts. LycoRed Inc. (www.lycored.com), Beersheva, Israel, developed its Sante brand from tomatoes to act as a highly effective flavorant/salt reducer. It's composed mostly of glutamic acid, amino acids and maltodextrins and is an off-white soluble powder. It also is available in liquid form in several concentrations.
Soy has amazing versatility for taking on almost any texture as an excellent analog of meat, poultry or fish. In addition to acting as a high-protein extender, soy also is a flavor enhancer with a centuries-old track record at boosting umami qualities. Amino acids -- in the ideal amounts and ratios -- are critical to the umami sensation that makes foods more savory and satisfying, according to Magda Dziembowski, foodservice coordinator, and Taku Otsuka, senior manager of technical support at Kikkoman USA Inc. (www.kikkomanusa.com),Oakbrook Terrace, Ill.
"As much as sugar molecules interact with taste receptors to generate sweetness, glutamate salts of glutamic acid trip the taste receptors that generate umami," explains Otsuka.
"Fermented foods like naturally brewed soy sauce contain the right quantities of amino acids in the right proportions -- glutamic acid being among the most predominant -- to act as natural flavor potentiators and umami contributors."
The team notes also that glutamic acid appears to work synergistically with salt to "produce an exponential effect that is greater than the sum of its parts." This means that, while still a sodium-based product, these extra compounds in brewed soy sauces could, in formulation, help to slightly reduce overall sodium content.
Soy sauce also provides a variety of benefits for stabilizing and preserving meat and poultry such as bacon, beef, chicken, jerky and other cured meats, add Dziembowski and Otsuka. Soy sauce products also add some deeper color notes, enhance preservatives, balance sweet and smoke flavors and help blend the flavors of spices added to meats. The ancient use of brewed soy sauce for curing meats and poultry is becoming more popular among U.S. chefs due to these complexities and attributes.
Stay fresh
For companies using meat as part of the chain toward a finished product, contamination and oxidation can be a challenge, especially with ground products with a huge increase in surface area open to exposure. This challenge can be addressed through the use of certain natural ingredient systems such as rosemary extracts.
PL Thomas Inc. (www.plthomas.com), Morristown, N.J., offers Slovenia-based Vitiva Ltd.'s line of natural and healthy rosemary extracts for the use in meat products. As alternatives to synthetics, the rosemary extracts protect the meat fractions by inhibiting rancidity from oxidation of fats.
"Rosemary extract solutions work to prevent or delay any undesirable flavor, color and taste changes caused by oxidation processes that take place in food, while improving shelflife and overall stability," remarks Ohad Cohen, Vitiva's CEO. Vitiva's oxidation management solution systems include its Vivox Aquarox, Inolens and Synerox product lines. All are 100 percent natural, certified kosher and can be labeled as "spice extract" or "natural flavor."
How Now, Ground Cow?
No food ingredient finds itself at the point where formulation and food safety converge as strongly as animal protein, especially the highly processed stuff such as ground beef. The nation did not need the "pink slime" uproar to make it wary of anything other than whole-muscle meat.
What seems a constant stream of recalls and scandals has been the smoking gun in the meat industry's own hand. Just in the past year, Dale T. Smith and Sons Meat Packing Co. recalled 38,200 lbs. of beef products, Cargill recalled 29,339 lbs. of ground beef, and Tyson Fresh Meats Inc. voluntarily recalled more than 130,000 lbs. of ground beef after an Ohio family became ill following a meal including the beef in question. And who can forget the Hallmark meat scandal of a few years ago?
While these companies are not alone by a long shot, they're the most visible because they process huge amounts of animal protein products.
According to Mintel Group, most consumers will positively react to organic, ecofriendly, and animal welfare-related labels on their products. Other surveys have shown that, even in tough economic times, consumers are willing to spend extra hard-earned dollars on social and ecological value-added products. This is why sources of humanely raised meat and poultry have seen demand often outpace supply. One example is Niman Ranch Inc. (www.nimanranch.com), Alameda, Calif., a collective of ranchers and farmers throughout the country providing humanely raised, cruelty-free meats and poultry.
Importantly, the trend is leap-frogging, having jumped from the home table and upscale restaurants to larger chains and key suppliers to the foodservice industry. Bon Appetit Management Co., Palo Alto, Calif., a national institutional catering company with hundreds of locations across America, established a "humanely raised ground beef only" rule in effect as of last month. The beef will have to be certified by at least one of the four independent animal welfare organizations, something the company had already instituted for a third of the more than 1 million pounds ground beef it already uses annually. The company had already made the switch to cage-free eggs and sustainable seafood.
This follows moves by the trio of restaurant giants Burger King Corp., McDonald's Corp. and Wendy's Co. in similar directions, toward shunning crate-raised animals and animal products. For food processors involved in the world of animal protein, kindness will be an ingredient of major concern as they compete in the coming years.


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