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Nineteen – Address Montgomerie, Dubai – Review
Dolce Vita!
Italian food is known for its simplicity of ingredients, flavorful-ness, and a peculiar delicacy. It exudes the cultural overtones that sum up the romance of the Italian people with food. With an abundance of regional produce and specialties, Italian food has a special place on the culinary map of the world which cannot be replaced. On a little escapade to discover the true rustic taste of the Italian cuisine we headed to Nineteen the signature restaurant at Address Montgomerie, to unveil the coveted Italian fares at the promising and picturesque Italian joint.
Set within the elegant Emirates Hills community, with 18-hole championship golf course, designed by Colin Montgomerie, Nineteen at the Address Montgomerie is a sophisticated yet subtly animated restaurant offering an interesting take on service that promises to deliver the best by giving special attention to understanding the guest's palate.
Overlooking the lush greens and of The Address Montgomerie Dubai's championship golf course, Nineteen has a clean interior yet there's a dominant feel of liveliness that is inseparable to Italian lifestyle. The interior brags an open kitchen which further adds to the energy of the space. The crisp white linen and large prints displaying elements of Italian lifestyle hanging on the wall adds to the charm of the place. The atmosphere is warm and inviting and reminiscent of old art deco club houses.
As soon as we settled in we were greeted by the restaurant's operation manager, Lorenzo De Martin, a pure Italian in the real sense. Being an Italian himself, Lorenzo explained the whole philosophy of Italian cuisine and how food plays an important role in connecting people with each other. Food in Italian culture is a source of bonding and sharing. Explaining more about the pan-Italian flavors and the concept of 'Aperitivo' (*The word "aperitivo" is the name for both the ritual of going out for a pre-dinner drink, as well as the sort of drink that you would probably have at such a ritual. "Aperitivo" comes from the Latin word meaning "to open" and in Italian, you still describe the effect of something appetizing), Lorenzo explained how at Nineteen they strive to understand the guest's palate first and then prepare the food by infusing the preferred flavors with fine gastronomical details. Hearing this we let our self-loose and trusted our guts to let the Chef plan our plate. We explained our basic taste as well as our protein preferences, and the rest was left to the Chef's imagination.
First came the starters, with a variety of home-made bread including Fucasia, Grinisi, walnut and fennel bread along with 'Carpaccio Di Pollo' which included raw hand cut thin slices of beef tenderloin, radicchio confit, rocket salad, capers, eggplants, figs. The carpaccio Di Pollo was a delightful entrée with a lot of flavors to try and taste. As no Italian table is complete without Burrata, we also tried the succulent Italian classic oozing with soft milky/cheesy perfection that took us to a trip to heaven and back.
After a mouthwatering tête-à-tête with the antipasti, our expectations for the main course was considerably high and we were super inquisitive about how the Chef would interpret our palate and customize our meal accordingly. The first part of the main course was Caicio e Pepe (pasta in white pecorino sauce) the preparation of the pasta was a fete in itself. The sheer process of melding the pasta in a giant cheese ball was utterly enticing and totally made us slobber over it. The pasta was then topped with fresh summer truffle for the ultimate finishing touch. It probably was the best Caicio e Pepe I have ever had. Simple with unadulterated flavors, it deserved pretty much all the culinary accolades it can get!
After the flavor bursting round of pasta, we were ready for the second half of the main course. The other half included Filetto Di Manzo Con Foie Gras (U.S prime beef tenderloin, foie gras, asparagus) and Filetto Di Spigola (pan seared sea bass, artichokes, French beans leek sauce). The Prime Beef was cooked to perfection (medium to well-done), it was succulent dribbling with juices with a deliciously tender texture accompanied with foie gras that added extra flavor and asparagus the delicious crunch. The Filetto Di Spigola was another master creation. With tender pieces of sea bass floating in a tangy leek sauce, Chef Marcello Vigano did an amazing job creating a dish that was literally a mind-blowing nuptial of flavors, mildly spicy sauce with zesty sweet pineapples… We were blown away!
To finish off the whole meal we were treated with two different desserts, Affogate Al Caffe Con Zabaione (vanilla ice cream and expresso coffee and zabaione cream) and the quintessential Tiramisu. It brought a sweet and pleasant end to the evening.
The most interesting thing that we learned while dining at Nineteen, Address Montgomerie, was that food undoubtedly has the potential to connect us with the world. It opens us up to the world that is different from ours yet has the same yearning and essential humanness that is in all of us. The dynamic Italian duo Chef Marcello Vigano and Manager Lorenzo De Martin, along with the whole team and the beautiful setting of the Address Montgomerie makes it inevitably the best place in Dubai to try authentic Italian cuisine without any doubts…


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Press Releases
UNAIDS Update – June 2014
Update on Global Summit to end sexual violence in conflict.
Faith leaders and faith-based organisations have a vital role to play in engaging their communities in both the prevention of, and response to, sexual violence in conflict. That was one of the main outcomes coming out of the ministerial dialogue held as part of the Global summit to end sexual violence in conflict.
The ministerial meeting brought together Ministers, senior faith leaders and representatives of faith-based organisations and other NGOs to discuss the role of faith leaders and faith-based organisations in tackling sexual violence; to examine how to enhance greater collaboration between faith leaders and governments and other key civil society groups; and to identify resources and training for faith leaders to enable them to respond effectively and appropriately to survivors of violence.
Participants agreed that faith communities are often at the centre of communities and able to be first responders in times of crisis. They can challenge the attitudes associated with sexual violence and address perceptions that can lead to inequality and the spread of violence.
"Addressing discrimination in all its forms and manifestations is central to responding to sexual violence in conflict and faith leaders have a central role to play," said UNAIDS Deputy Executive Director, Luiz Loures. "It is intolerable that women and girls suffer from so much violence in conflict and insecure settings. These brutal acts are a violation of human rights, place women at risk and make them vulnerable to HIV," he added.
UNAIDS is working in conflict settings in South Sudan, Mali, Central African Republic and the Democratic Republic of Congo to: Secure HIV services and reduce vulnerabilities of refugees and Internally Displaced Persons in conflict, post conflict as well as fragile environments; engage the military, police and peacekeepers as agents for change in reducing risks of HIV transmission among civilians and combatants; and address sexual and gender-based violence by taking steps to protect vulnerable women and girls and in the event of abuse ensure access to post exposure prophylaxis.
For further information visit UNAIDS website here.
Press Release: Faith leaders first port of call for rape survivors
For immediate release Wednesday 11 June 2014
In the chaos of war, people of faith are often the only ones left to protect vulnerable people, according to survivors of sexual violence, lawyers, politicians and faith leaders.
Leaders from different faiths shared stories at the Ending Sexual Violence in Conflict summit today, at a debate chaired by UK Financial Secretary to the Treasury and Minister for Women the Rt Hon Nicky Morgan MP. The event was hosted by the We will Speak Out coalition, which is a faith based group of organisations in more than 25 countries working to end sexual violence globally.
United Nations High Commission for Refugees (UNHCR) Special Envoy actor Angelina Jolie and the UK's Foreign Secretary Rt Hon William Hague MP visited the event to thank faith leaders for their work to help people who have survived sexual violence and to change the attitudes and behaviours that cause it.
Reverend Nicolas Guerokoyame-Gbangou, President of the Evangelical Alliance in the Central African Republic, spoke of the war that has ravaged his country for the last two years:
'In our country, the legal system has collapsed and the men have either left or been killed. Life is very dangerous for women and girls and many of them have been raped by soldiers. Faith leaders are the only ones left, and we must protect those who need it.
'Women and girls who have been raped feel as though they have lost an important part of themselves. We must not abandon them.'
Most Revd and Rt Hon Justin Welby, Archbishop of Canterbury, commended the UK Government through a filmed message in which he recounted recent visits to the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and South Sudan. He spoke of a culture of brutality in eastern DRC, propagated by rebel groups and exacerbated by corruption in extractive industry operations, and claimed that 'the churches are the main bulwark against this brutalisation'.
Speaking of churches running projects funded by Christian relief and development agency Tearfund, part of the We Will Speak Out coalition, he said: 'They love the women who come to them for help. They show them love and human dignity. That is extraordinary in itself.'
He described specially trained clergy who help women who have survived sexual violence to rebuild their lives:
'They enable them to re-enter society, they counsel them, they show them that they are of unique importance as people, not merely being objects of other people's lust, rage and disempowerment.'
Rabbi Shulamit Ambalu, a congregational rabbi in London, shared her passion for religious leaders to confront the realities of sexual violence:
'It is our job as religious leaders to speak out the unspeakable. Where is God when these things happen?
'Rape is a spiritual attack on the dignity and integrity of a person who is made in the image of God, and we must teach responsibly in order to avoid blaming the person who has been raped.'
The We Will Speak Out event heard from representatives around the world, from current conflicts and post-conflict states.
The panellists were: – Rt Hon Nicky Morgan MP, Financial Secretary to the Treasury and Minister for Women (chair) – Hon Julia Duncan-Cassell, Minister for Gender and Development of the Republic of Liberia – Shahin Ashraf, Muslim chaplain, University of Birmingham – Reverend Nicolas Guerokoyame-Gbangou, President of the Evangelical Alliance in the Central Africa – Archbishop Dr Onesphore Rwaje, Anglican Archbishop of Rwanda – Miriam Maluwa, Chief, Office of Security and Humanitarian Affairs, UNAIDS – Shulamit Ambalu, congregational Rabbi in London – Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon
Describing the role of faith communities as first responders, helping survivors to get to hospital and through the criminal justice processes as well as offering emotional and practical support, panellists called for faith leaders to teach dignity and equality for women and men.
Shahin Ashraf, Muslim chaplain at the University of Birmingham, said: 'Every faith tradition speaks of the dignity and rights of every human being, yet too often women and girls suffer. Our faith leaders must take their responsibility seriously and engage with these issues, particularly helping men and boys to relate to women. We must also find ways to support those who have been former combatants.'
Miriam Maluwa, Chief, Office of Security and Humanitarian Affairs, UNAIDS, commended the vital role of faith in ending sexual violence, saying: 'For faith based responses to be more effective, advocacy needs to be much bolder, breaking the wall of silence. Faith leaders should talk more about gender disparities.' This week's Ending Sexual Violence in Conflict summit brings together delegates from 100 countries to call for tough and effective judicial systems that will punish and deter those authorising rape as a weapon of war. Humanitarian agencies are also calling for aid budgets to recognise the prevalence of sexual violence and to allocate funding to serve survivors and help prevent assault.
The role of faith communities has been widely recognised at the summit, with many speakers referencing their personal faith or the contribution that faith leaders have made.
Archbishop of Rwanda, Reverend Dr Onesphore Rwaje, said:
'We must create a safe space for a woman who has been raped to feel free to talk about her experience and receive help.
'And we must speak prophetically to warn people of the consequences of ignoring sexual violence. Someone once described the church as a sleeping giant. Let us get up, and speak out.'
For further information and interview requests please call Katie Harrison on (+44) 7949 181414or email@example.com
The Archbishop of Canterbury's filmed message is at: http://www.archbishopofcanterbury.org/articles.php/5338/archbishops-message-to-global-summit-to-end-sexual-violence-in-war
We will Speak Out is a faith based group of organisations working to end sexual violence globally. We have 17 members working in more than 25 countries. We Will Speak Out's primary vision over the next three years is to see:
· Transformed, just and reconciled communities where the lives of men and women, girls and boys are no longer shattered by gender based violence.
· With faith communities and leaders – male and female – proactively working with survivors and others, to address effectively the causes and consequences of sexual violence, including within the church and places of worship.
Image credit and copyright: Geoff Crawford/Tearfund
SA Coalition launch
The 'We Will Speak Out' coalition in South Africa was launched on 25th November 2013, releasing a press Statement at the start of the 16 days of activism against gender based violence.
16 Days: WWSO Member Events
Coalition members are participating in a range of events over the 16 days of activism.
View Coalition member events to find out more.
Press Release: Mass rapes in DRC, June 2011
Church leaders speak out against mass rapes in the Democratic Republic of Congo
In what would be the largest mass rape in the DRC since last year, at least 170 women were raped during attacks on the villages of Nakiele and Abala in South Kivu on the night of 11-12 June 2011. The rapes have been blamed on a group of about 200 rebels who had been integrated into the Congolese army before deserting this month, according to UN-backed Radio Okapi. A UN emergency response team is in the area to help victims and verify figures.
The Most Rev. Henri Isingoma, Archbishop of Anglican Church in the DRC
« Toute triste nouvelle sur le viol d'une femme est un vrai choc pour toute personne juste. La poursuite du phénomène des viols collectifs par les éléments des Forces Armées de la RDC est non seulement une humiliation pour la femme congolaise mais un déshonneur pour l'Armée et la République, un témoignage frappant de l'incapacité d'établir la justice sociale et une menace réelle pour la paix et la fierté du peuple congolais en face du monde»
Every sad news story about the rape of a woman comes as a terrible shock to all just people. The continuing phenomenon of gang rape by elements of the Armed Forces of the DRC is not only a humiliation for Congolese women, but also a disgrace to the Army and the Republic, a striking testimony to the inability to establish social justice and a real threat to peace and the pride of Congolese people across the world.
Sadiki Byombuka, Tearfund Country Representative in the DRC
«Les violences faites à la femme, et particulièrement les viols qui ont pris une ampleur très inquiétante en RDC, sont l'expression d'une humanité en dégradation et d'une emprise du mal sur la société que toute conscience bienveillante ne peut supporter. Il est temps d'unir les efforts pour dénoncer plus fort ce mal et oeuvrer pour le déraciner afin de reconstruire l'espoir et les relations sociales actuellement brisées»
'Violence against women, especially rape, which is happening at an alarming rate in the DRC, is degrading and a influence that no society can bear. It is time to join forces to denounce this evil and work harder to rebuild hope and our society.'
Further press releases and statements:
UNHCR 170 women raped during attack on Congo villages http://www.reuters.com/article/2011/06/24/us-congo-democratic-rape-idUSTRE75N2JD20110624
Amnesty International http://www.amnesty.org/en/news-and-updates/new-mass-rapes-drc-are-result-horrific-failure-justice-2011-06-23
FCO http://www.fco.gov.uk/en/news/latest-news/?view=News&id=621704282
HIV and SV linked at Washington Conference
The coalition recently hosted an event at the interfaith pre-conference to AIDS 2012 in Washington D.C. For more information go to the press release here.


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Deal between KRG, Iraqi VPs 'nonbinding': Baghdad
The Iraqi government said Sunday an agreement reached between President of the Kurdish Regional Government (KRG) Masoud Barzani and Vice-President Ayad Allawi and Osama al-Nujaifi were not binding.
"The Iraqi administration will not recognize anything violating our constitution and the attitude of central government has not changed," Saad al-Hadithi, a spokesman for the Prime Minister's Office, said in a statement.
On Saturday, Barzani met with Allawi and al-Nujaifi in Sulaimaniyah for talks aimed at easing tension between Baghdad and Erbil following a controversial Kurdish independence referendum last month.
According to a statement from Barzani's office, the three leaders agreed on starting dialogue between Erbil and Baghdad to "calm tense atmosphere" after former's referendum.
The trio also agreed on carrying out talks with an open agenda, immediate lifting of sanctions on Erbil and launching meetings between Erbil and Baghdad as soon as possible, said the statement.
Prime Minister Haidar al-Abadi, for his part, called for the KRG to cancel the illegitimate referendum results, saying that any talks between Baghdad and Erbil will only begin after cancelling the vote results.
According to results announced by the KRG, almost 93 percent of registered voters cast ballots in favor of independence.
The illegitimate referendum was heavily criticized by most regional and international actors, many warning that it would distract from Iraq's ongoing fight against terrorism and further destabilize the already-volatile region.


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More than 30 students across grades 6 -10 have been recognized by their teachers for exhibiting the IB Learner Profile attributes of care, open-mindedness, and risk-taking among others.
Eversince the Distance Learning programmes began, teachers have been left in awe of students' resilience and personal development. The award scheme was initiated to give teachers the opportunity to congratulate students who have grown from the Distance Learning experience in ways they might not have expected.
UNIS Hanoi's MYP Coordinator, Daniel Cooper said, "Our teachers aren't only tuned into how students are meeting learning outcomes and managing work; they are also able to observe how students are growing as independent learners, tackling new experiences and solving problems. These past months have given teachers an opportunity to see students demonstrate the Learner Profile attributes."
Unable to present the awards in person, the School has been mailing the certificates to the homes of nominated students.
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After twenty-six years starring as nurse Lillian Raines on the hit soap opera "Guiding Light," Tina Sloan knows a thing or two about surviving the pitfalls of growing older in front of the world. From depleted storylines, to transitioning from sizzling screen diva to a mature grandmother "Changing Shoes" shows that even TV grandmothers can have style and flair. Drawing from the lessons she has learned in her own life, Tina candidly shares her endearing, sensitive, and often funny, story of crossing into her next phase of her life. And, in doing so, she offers important tips on how to embrace womanhood with ease.
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ROBERTO MANCINI believes Manchester United have "more attitude" than Manchester City - but insists his confidence has not been knocked despite surrendering their Premier League title with five games to go.
City's defeat by Tottenham last weekend gave United the chance to reclaim the trophy against Aston Villa on Monday, where they coasted to a 3-0 win.
The City boss said: "It doesn't change this. They deserve to win this title because they won a lot of games in a row. The crucial moment was when we played QPR, Liverpool and Southampton.
"That moment we had big problems with our players injured. We lost key points. United have more attitude than us, as a club, as a team."
It has long been simply a matter of when rather than if United would clinch a 20th top-flight title, which made the moment itself less hard to take for the City boss.
The Italian said: "It was over three, four, five games ago, not mathematically but it was over. They deserve to win this title, many congratulations to Manchester United for the work they did this season.
"They did better than us, they won a lot of games in a row, it was really difficult. We should be also realistic. If there is one team that did better than you, you can do nothing."


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The NB Network in Primary and Integrated Health Care Innovations (PIHCI) invites you to join us May 10th, 2018 for the first Patients' Den, where patient advisors will help set research priorities in New Brunswick. We will be granting three awards, up to $5,000 each, to research teams who are proposing to work on a project that responds to the NB PIHCI Priorities. The funding is to be used to help support research teams with further developing their research ideas and/or the development of grant applications.
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But he wasn't looking at me. Confused, I frantically glance at my surroundings. But my burned eyes can no longer see color. Are there others in this room? Are they talking? Or are they simply poems on flat sheets of paper, The sound of frantic scrawling playing tricks on my ears? The room begins to crinkle. Closing in on me. The air I breathe dissipates before it reaches my lungs. I panic. There must be a way out. It's right there. He's right there. Swallowing my fears, I brandish my pen.


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The National Railway Museum has acquired the George Cross medal awarded posthumously to train driver Wallace "Wally" Oakes, who stayed aboard a burning locomotive cab to prevent a serious accident.
On 5 June 1965, Wallace's bravery and quick thinking saved the lives of hundreds of passengers on the West Coast Mainline at Winsford outside Crewe.
After setting off from Crewe station at the controls of the 'Britannia' class steam locomotive Firth of Forth, which was pulling an express passenger train from Euston to Carlisle, a severe blowback occurred which filled the cabin with smoke and flames.
Driver Oakes suffered severe burns in the incident but remained at the controls while the engine was ablaze to bring the train to halt, protecting his passengers from harm. Wallace received 80 per cent burns and later died of his injuries.
His fireman Gwilym Roberts was also badly injured but managed to jump clear and summon medical help. He provided a first-hand account of Wallace's heroism which led to the posthumous award of the George Cross on 19 October 1965.
The medal was introduced by King George VI and is the highest civilian honour. Only six railway workers have received the George Cross, making it extremely rare.
Wallace's medal was purchased for £60,000 at auction, equalling the record for historical railwayana which was set in 2003 with the sale of the A4 Pacific locomotive nameplate 'Golden Fleece'.
As well as the George Cross, the lot also includes a Carnegie Medal and a British Railways citation recognising Wallace Oakes' great bravery. All items will be displayed to the public at the National Railway Museum in York.
Andrew McLean, Assistant Director and Head Curator at the National Railway Museum, said:
"I am delighted to confirm that the National Railway Museum has acquired the George Cross which was awarded posthumously to train driver Wallace Arnold Oakes in 1965.
"Wallace stayed on the footplate of a burning locomotive to bring his passenger train to a stop—an act of outstanding bravery which undoubtedly saved many lives. Sadly, he later died of his injuries and we plan to put this medal on display to recognise his heroism and to share his story, which deserves to be more widely known by the public.
"During the age of steam working on the railways was a dangerous profession and accidents were unfortunately a common occurrence, so it is fitting that as well as commemorating Wallace's incredible bravery, we recognise and remember all those who were killed or injured on the railways. I would like to thank the Friends of the National Railway Museum who were instrumental in bringing this rare and significant item into the National Collection."
The Science Museum Group provided £30,000 towards the purchase cost and the remaining £30,000 was provided by the Friends of the National Railway Museum. Set up in 1977, the charity supports the conservation, preservation and display of the UK's railway heritage.
Philip Benham, Chairman of Friends of the National Railway Museum, said:
"The gallantry of Wallace Oakes, at great personal cost, is a courageous example of the dedication so often displayed by railwaymen and women, and it is fitting that his actions were recognised with the George Cross and Carnegie medals. The work of the Friends of the National Railway Museum makes acquisitions such as this possible, and I would like to thank all those whose donations and support help keep such important historical items in the UK and on display to the public."
The National Railway Museum intends to display the medals to the public, and further details will be announced in due course.
The auction was held by Great Central Railwayana Auctions and took place on 2 September at Stoneleigh Park in Warwickshire.
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Visiting the in-laws in Virginia (yes, that's one of the reasons why there's been a bit of a hiatus -- and before I left I had to deal with this approaching tax return deadline, always scarier for the self-employed).
I'm walking the dog around the grounds of the retirement community where my parents-in-law live, when an aged resident greets me and notes with devastating accuracy that's she's never seen me or Leila before. I explain that I'm visiting.
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This is the inspirational true story of a woman s journey towards self-discovery and realisation! Joanne dreamt of a Yoga Retreat in sunny Italy, but found herself with a half built house in the hills and struggling to bring up four children. Yet through adversity she realises that problems can be blessings in disguise as there is a reason to every relationship and a purpose to every situation. In the course of telling her story and baring her soul many people from all walks of life will relate to her difficult and sometimes shocking situations that are forcing her to change! Through her awakening she gives hope to readers by using spiritual practices, eternal truths and secrets to life that teach us how to cultivate peace and love and to develop happiness and compassion. Dreaming of a Divine Life is a book about fulfilling your spiritual purpose, manifesting your material goals and learning to love yourself, all beings and our magnificent Mother Earth.
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Outdoor financials: Puma's Q4 sales up, CEO says Jack Wolfskin not on "shopping list," plus Rocky, Amer Sports
Puma's Q4 sales up, CEO says Jack Wolfskin not on "shopping list"
Puma (PUMG.DE) reported record fourth-quarter sales Feb. 15, but warned of price increases, while its CEO Jochen Zeitz told Reuters his company is not interested in acquiring German outdoor apparel and gear manufacturer Jack Wolfskin.
Jack Wolfskin, which several German news outlets say is near a sale, is not on Puma's "shopping list," Zeitz said, according to Reuters.
Puma's fourth-quarter sales were EUR 623.4 million (USD $841.4 million), up 28 percent in euro terms and 16 percent adjusted for currency effects. Zeitz said the athletic apparel and footwear company may have to raise prices in 2012, possibly sooner, to offset rising commodity and wage costs.
For FY 2010, Puma reported adjusted earnings before interest and tax of EUR 337.8 million (USD $455.9 million) and sales of EUR 2.71 billion (USD $3.65 billion).
Puma said rising costs meant net profit would not grow as fast as sales in 2011, and margins would be lower. The company is forecasting a mid single digit rate of growth for profit in both 2011 and 2012 and a mid-to-high single digit rate of growth in sales.
Puma maintained its dividend at 1.80 euro per share (USD $2.42).
(Conversion of Euros into U.S. dollars is for information only, is not necessarily relative to earnings, and is based on the currency rate as of Feb. 15.)
Wholesale sales boost Rocky's Q4, FY
Rocky Brands (Nasdaq: RCKY), parent of Durango, said efforts to grow the top line resulted in wholesale sales being up 14 percent for the fourth quarter and 8 percent for the full year.
For the quarter ended Dec. 31, net sales increased 8.2 percent to $66.7 million versus net sales of $61.7 million in the fourth quarter of 2009.
Wholesale sales for the fourth quarter increased 14.4 percent to $52.5 million compared to $45.9 million for the same period in 2009. Retail sales were $12.4 million compared to $12.5 million. Military segment sales were $1.8 million versus $3.3 million.
Gross margin in the fourth quarter was $24.3 million, or 36.5 percent of sales compared to $22.0 million, or 35.7 percent for the same period last year. Operating expenses were $19.0 million, or 28.4 percent of sales, compared to $19.1 million, or 31.0 percent of sales, a year ago.
The company reported net income of $3.0 million, or $0.41 per diluted share, versus net income of $0.9 million, or $0.16 per diluted share, last year.
For fiscal 2010, net sales increased 10.2 percent to $252.8 million versus net sales of $229.5 million in fiscal 2009. Net income was $7.7 million, or $1.14 per diluted share, in 2010, versus net income of $1.2 million, or $0.21 per diluted share, in 2009.
Amer Sports to buyback shares
Amer Sports (OMX: AMEAS), parent of Salomon, Arc'teryx and Suunto, reported it will repurchase its own shares in order to implement share-based incentive plans for 2011 and 2012 for the group's key personnel.
The repurchases will start at the earliest on Feb. 23, 2011 and end on Sept. 9, 2011, at the latest. Its cap is 1 million shares.
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The 6 Healthiest Smoothies and Snacks You Can Get at Jamba Juice, According to a Top Dietitian
Emily Laurence・October 2, 2019
When it comes to grab-and-go food, smoothie bars and juice shops can be the most confusing to navigate as a healthy eater. At a burger joint like Wendy's or McDonald's, it's pretty straight-forward that the salad options are typically going to be more nutritious than a burger and fries. But smoothies can be murkier territory. Yes, they're often full of healthy fruits or buzzy add-ins, like chia or acai, but they often also pack in a hefty dose of sugar.
At Jamba (formerly known as Jamba Juice), there's both food and smoothies on the menu, which leads to more choices—and more potential confusion when you order. That's where registered dietitian Carrie Dennett, RD, comes in. Here, she breaks down which options (both food-wise and smoothie-wise) are truly the best ones, especially for plant-based, low-sugar, and ketogenic eaters (all of whom can have a tough time in a smoothie bar). Keep reading to see the RD-approved picks.
Smoothie menu picks: Vanilla Blue Sky; Smooth Talkin' Mango Smoothie
What an RD says: Jamba has a whole menu of plant-based smoothie options. Cream of the crop is the new Vanilla Blue Sky smoothie, made with unsweetened almond milk, vanilla coconut milk, pineapple, and spirulina. "The 16 ounce size has five grams of fiber, which is pretty decent," Dennett says. (The goal is to get 25 grams a day.) While it is a bit high in sugar (27 grams), Dennett says that it's at least from the pineapple and coconut milk and not from any syrups. The spirulina is also a surprising-yet-healthy add-in, as the superfood can boost the immune system and even promote better sleep. Dennett also likes the Smooth Talkin' Mango Smoothie, which is made with oat milk, mango, pineapple, and organic agave. "All the other smoothies on the plant-based menu are made with a fruit juice blend, which is going to include artificial sugar," she says. "This smoothie is still a bit high in sugar [37 grams in a 16 ounce], but at least it's coming from the fruit." (And, to be fair, agave.)
Order tweaks: For both smoothies, Dennett says the protein content is too low to count as a satiating meal (two and four grams, respectively), so she suggests adding a food item on the side to ensure it will truly fill you up.
Food menu pick: Newly added to the menu, Jamba Juice's PB Banana Toast is an entirely vegan option with 11 grams of protein, thanks to the peanut butter and chia seeds sprinkled on top. Pair it with your smoothie to ensure you won't be hunting down a snack an hour later.
Smoothie menu picks: Vanilla Blue Sky; PB & Banana Protein
What a RD says: Healthy eaters trying to keep their sugar intake on the moderate side don't have many options at Jamba; Dennett points out that most are made with a juice blend base, which can take the sugar content past the 50 gram mark. She suggests looking for smoothies made with an alt-milk base instead of a juice base, like the Vanilla Blue Sky smoothie and the PB & Banana Protein smoothie. The latter has 36 grams of protein—enough to work as a complete meal.
Order tweaks: Echoing her advice for plant-based eaters, Dennett reiterates that the protein content in the Vanilla Blue Sky smoothie is too low to work in place of a meal, so you'll want to have it as just a snack or pair it with a food item.
Food menu pick: "Both the spinach 'n cheese breakfast wrap and the roasted tomato, spinach, and feta breakfast sandwich are healthy food options with good protein [15 grams and 11 grams, respectfully]," Dennett says, adding that for 240 calories, that's a lot of bang for your bite. (They're both very low in sugar, too.)
Smoothie menu picks: Vanilla Blue Sky; PB & Banana Protein
What an RD says: A major part of following the ketogenic diet is keeping carbs and sugar to a minimum—even if it comes from natural sources, like fruit. While the ketogenic diet doesn't have a specific limit for sugar, it counts toward the carb cap [30 grams a day], and most fruits high in sugar are also high in carbs. (A mango, for example, has 50 grams of carbs per fruit.) This is why Dennett's smoothie picks for keto dieters are the exact same as for low-sugar, the Vanilla Blue Sky and PB & Banana Protein smoothies; they're the lowest sugar options on the menu. "The sugar content is still higher than what is technically 'allowed' for keto, but sometimes you have to work with the best of what's available," she says.
Order tweaks: While Dennett says the PB & Banana Protein is nutrient-dense enough to work in place of a meal, she recommends rounding out the Vanilla Blue Sky smoothie with a food item to up the protein.
Food menu pick: "The spinach 'n cheese breakfast wrap is a great food pick for keto—minus the tortilla wrap," Dennett says. With 7 grams of fat, 15 grams of protein, and three grams of fiber, it's a healthy option if you skip that one carb-heavy component.
For more advice on how to stay healthy while eating out, check out these dietitian-approved options for Subway and P.F. Chang's.
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Nevermind David Bowie, Elvis Costello is the true chameleon of rock. His own style has evolved from angry punk through sophisticated pop to his current reworkings of roots Americana styles. Along the way, he has had no fear about trying out genres not only unlike his own, but often on the far side of the musical spectrum.
As early as Almost Blue, his 1981 album of country covers, Costello has proved he can shift genres without missing a beat (pun intended), or losing his own voice. In the years since, he has given us the smooth jazz of North, the string quartet of The Juliet Letters with the Brodsky Quartet, and even a ballet score in Il Sogno. He has worked with Burt Bacharach and Allen Toussaint, and he has still cranked out album after album of his own particular brand of pop rock as well. Now he has teamed up with The Roots, a band with their own history of musical evolution and versatility. They originally made their name as one of the few rap bands to use live instruments instead of samples; now they are best known as Jimmy Fallon's house band which can play anything.
The result of Costello's collaboration with The Roots is easily identified as a Costello album, yet is also unlike anything else in his catalog. The track "Stick Out Your Tongue" is a reworking of "Pills and Soap" from Punch the Clock. It is at once recognizable as the older song, yet is still a new piece of its own. The whole album is like that; familiar, but new.
Unluckily, the results are decidedly mixed. Like many of his more "out there" experiments, the result is more interesting than exciting. Most of the songs are based on slow grooves which gives the album a solid funkiness, but is not Costello's strength, which has always been tight, snappy pop songs. The tempo is not only slow, but it often drags; much of his usual punch gets lost here.
It's a pity because Costello has some of his sharpest political lyrics here. Lines like, "The former dictator was impeccably behaved/ They're mopping up the stubborn ones who refuse to be saved" ("Refuse to Be Save") and "Don't open the door/ 'cos they're coming/ Above there's an ominous humming/ Below there's a murmur of prayer" ("Tripwire") abound. However, you need to work to find them. From his very first album, Costello has been great at punching up his strongest lines. Here, he buries them.
What Costello has always been is a great songwriter. He has demonstrated that repeatedly. His strongest albums have always been those where he could really unleash that talent. That is not the case here. Rather than freeing him, the slow funk imprisons him in its grooves here; making this a noble experiment, but not a completely successful one.
But it's good to remember that Costello has often followed his experiments with some of his best work. Almost Blue was followed by Imperial Bedroom, his first expansive masterwork. Juliet Letters and North were both followed by reinvigorated returns to angry pop-punk (Brutal Youth and Delivery Man, respectively). River in Reverse, his collaboration with Allen Toussaint, lead to Secret, Profane and Sugar Cane, an album marked by further explorations in southern blues and jazz – so who knows what will come after this one?
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Approximately 40% of builders who sit the Residential Technical Interview SA test fail first time. They also lose their application fee (between $196 – $410).
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I have been re-reading one of my favourite books over the last couple of weeks, Craft for the Soul by Pip Lincoln. I turn to this book when I start to feel a bit overwhelmed or my peaky anxiety starts getting in the way of good times.
Some nights I read a couple of pages or a whole chapter. Another day I might revisit a recipe; on Monday I made a half batch of her very good pancakes as a bit of a treat for the girls. On a weekend afternoon I might turn to a section that I know will bolster my mood or perhaps calm my mind if it was getting a bit tied up in knots worrying about turtles eating balloons or something equally as concerning.
I was reading a section last night that you could paraphrase to say was discussing courage. That's how I interpreted it. It talked about how we query our position and let self doubt get in the way of doing things we want to, e.g. am I smart enough, or experienced enough or cute enough to be doing the thing I want to do? In my case, I come up with all sorts of reasons (excuses!) to not write or share my writing. I'm notorious for posting and deleting.
I know I have walked away from some excellent opportunities or quit things in recent years because I doubt myself and I feel I have no right. No right to be on the internet or sharing my views. And sometimes I would just hate for someone to think I was being show-offy because I made a nice cake or delicious ragout or I capture the kids having a blissful seven minutes of non-conflict play. Because it is a highlight reel of course, but it comes from a place of good intent not show offy-ness. But what's wrong with showing off anyway?
Case in point regarding self doubt, I am starting a 12 month role at work and it's a promotion – pat on the back. But I'm currently in the throws of convincing myself that I shouldn't do it. But I'm trying super hard and am leaning into the discomfort because I know that I'm the only person thinking the negative thinks. Back to my story…
I then thought about some of the blogs I adore. The stories, photos and recipes and how nice it will be for those people to have this journal of life in years to come. Plus how marvellous for their kids one day to have their parent's words in one place. And one day to draw on those words and read them and hear their voice, maybe they're overseas and it's too challenging to work out if it's a good time to call, but maybe they're gone and you can't hear their voice anymore. Either way, what a lovely thing for them to have.
And heavens knows despite my best intentions I have yet to write a letter to my girls on their birthdays each year which has always been the plan…
Further I love writing. It's a salve for my soul and my mind. I love to tell a story and potentially delve into the realm of over sharing on occasion. But that's ok.
So with all of this in mind, I have decided to kick off this writing caper again and start story telling. I'm not here to "create content", I want to pull my thoughts and ideas into one place and hopefully that will grow into better writing and more ideas and just nice time all around.
I'm going to accompanying this online space with an IG account as well. Somewhere to chat and share photos, but I'll have some boundaries. Boundaries that I've always freaked out about concerning the privacy of my kids and husband and has led me to unfollow and block accounts over the years because if I don't really know who you are then are the images of the kids safe? If you're keen to follow there then you will find me @sarah_gooley_blog
Have you done anxiety induced culls and unfollows only to fret and refollow and then feel so foolish forever?


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Not only is the interest of firms to support public interest projects increasing, but also invested funds are gradually returning to their pre-crisis levels, philanthropic organisations agree. Despite the positive trends, Slovakia still cannot be compared with its western European neighbours.
Among the most financed areas in Slovakia is education, whose dominance was shown by the so-called philanthropic map drawn by the Pontis Foundation a few years ago. The importance of this sector has been proven also by the recent survey carried out among individual donors and companies, which observe the unpleasant state of education in Slovakia, said Pavel Hrica of the Pontis Foundation.
"Most of the companies invest their funds or tax assignation as compensation measures which only substitute for what should be offered by the Slovak education sector," Hrica told The Slovak Spectator, specifying that this includes school equipment or furniture.
Many companies also support the development of programmes at schools, like IT education, or the transformation process at schools, he added.
"In other words, we all know that our education system is in bad condition, but we currently only fill the gaps or carry out only small activities, but we do not try to solve the core of the problem," Hrica stressed.
The need to support the education sector may even intensify in the coming years, especially thanks to changes made to support mechanisms and the possibility of getting tax reliefs, adds Marcel Dávid Zajac of the Centre for Philanthropy.
Target areas remain the same
The focus areas of corporate philanthropy have not changed during the years. Since its beginnings in the 1990s, companies have allocated money mostly for community projects, as well as to the health and social sectors.
"The foundations and donors focus on areas which are often presented as the most problematic, the most urgent ones that receive the least money from society," Zajac told The Slovak Spectator.
One of the exceptions is the SPP Foundation which invests big money into reconstruction of cultural and historical monuments. Though currently it belongs to the top areas where much money from this company goes, Zajac does not expect this will be true also in the future.
Another area to which companies may focus in the future is non-professional sports.
"This is necessary mostly because it becomes preventive against various dependencies and negative phenomena in society, like criminality," Zajac said.
The rules for sport financing may change thanks to the law passed by the parliament in late November. Zajac hopes that the new rules will strictly divide donations for professional and non-professional sports and will increase the funds received by communities and non-professional sport associations.
Foundations more independent
Zajac sees another important trend in philanthropy: the changing character of foundations. Many of them were founded by the companies mostly because they did not want to use the money they received via tax assignation immediately, but to distribute it during the whole year. However, this has changed over the years.
"The foundations have mechanisms to check the impact of the allocated money and the accomplishment of the mission they set in their programmes and objectives," Zajac added.
Moreover, the foundations do not use only the assigned money, but also their own funds to support activities, according to Zajac.
Another important trend is also that the individuals from the corporate sphere change their attitude to philanthropy and establish their own foundations. One of the examples of such activities is the J&T Foundation, which helps people in need. Zajac praises the mechanisms of the foundation and the ways it filters people who really need help.
Another example is the Stop Corruption Foundation, established by Miroslav Trnka of Eset, which is interesting for the topic it deals with.
"It is the most problematic issue which many people do not want to deal with," Zajac said, adding that though it is controversial, it is very important since it influences other areas. "If we behave non-transparently, the society is not effective and it lacks money for social, health or other topics in the public interest."
Another example is the Stop Corruption Foundation, established by Miroslav Trnka of Eset, which is interesting for the topic it deals with.
"It is the most problematic issue which many people do not want to deal with," Zajac said, adding that though it is controversial, it is very important since it influences also other areas. "If we behave non-transparently, the society is not effective and it lacks money for social, health or other topics in the public interest."
As well, Hrica sees some changes in corporate philanthropy which are still very conservative when it comes to financing experiments or bigger systemic changes as it is abroad. Three years ago, companies were not willing to support the fight against corruption and increasing transparency, but now there are nearly 20 companies that support activities of the Fund for Transparent Slovakia.
Clearer rules help
After several years of decreasing amounts of money allocated for donorship, we see the sums gradually returning to their pre-crisis levels, according to Hrica.
"On the other hand, this situation has helped to mobilise other forms of philanthropy," he said, specifying that volunteering activities of companies and pro bono activities are on the rise.
Moreover, not only the branches of international corporations, but also the companies of Slovak origin and the owners of startups are becoming interested in philanthropy, Hrica added.
One reason for such a state is the new stabilised model of tax assignation. Under the current rules, companies can allocate 2 percent of their corporate taxes to non-governmental organisations if they also contribute at least a sum equalling 0.5 percent of their due taxes. Otherwise they can assign only 1 percent.
"This should especially motivate big companies to donate their own gifts to increase their assignation, which already belongs to their activities made in favour of the community," Hrica said.
There are also increased activities of foundations established by individuals active in the business sphere. The J&T Foundation, for example, is very clear in what they want to do and from which sources they finance the activities, according to Zajac.
Hrica also mentions the activities of Michal Truban of Websupport companies, who launched the Slovensko.digital campaign which fights against corruption and wasting money on the so-called informatisation of society, or owners of the developer HB Reavis who invested their money into the Leaf association. Other interesting projects include the activities of the Profesia company which created the Edujobs website, where job offers for teachers only are published, or the TaylorWessing law firm which helps nearly all important watchdog think tanks to improve their job.
Many companies also support the Good Angel foundation, while the publishing house Ringier Axel Springer supports the Heart for Children projects, helping thousands of children, Hrica said.
Slovakia uses a different model
Compared with the other post-communist countries, Slovakia is at the top when it comes to corporate philanthropy. An increasing number of companies consider it a necessary activity which supports the environment and also helps keep and develop the talent and loyalty of their employees, according to Hrica.
Yet it cannot be compared to the western European countries or the US. One of the reasons is that corporate philanthropy in Slovakia is based on a different principle: it is the only country in the world it offers tax assignation also to corporate entities, Hrica explained.
While in the westerm model, the companies are divided into several groups depending on how much public benefit they have (which then impacts the tax reliefs the companies get), in Slovakia there is the system of corporate foundations with the highest public benefit status, Zajac added.
"We enabled the corporations to decide on the money and force them to put it into the areas of public benefit," Zajac said.
Moreover, Slovakia lags behind when it comes to the support sent abroad, Hrica said. He compared the activities to the Netherlands where nearly all corporate philanthropy goes abroad.
"This is not good," Hrica added. "Since we already belong to the most developed countries of the world, we should take our share of responsibility."
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Reviewing Super Mario Bros. for the NES is probably the weirdest thing I have ever done. This game is so fundamental, so ingrained in gaming culture, it's almost like trying to review brown bread. Sure, some people might prefer white bread, but few would argue that Super Mario Bros. was the must-have game upon the NES' launch, and was such an innovative game for its time that it set the bar for the booming console platforming genre that would follow in its wake.
Everybody knows 1-1
Let's get the obvious out of the way first: Super Mario Bros. is a 2D platforming game wherein players control Mario. The game features 8 worlds with 4 levels each, 3 of them being regular platforming stages where players must reach a flag at the far end of the stage, and the fourth being a castle level where they must defeat Bowser.
What set Mario apart from so many other platformers we'd see on the humble NES are the stellar controls. Mario has a real sense of momentum as he builds up speed and doesn't instantly stop when you let go of the button. You can also hold B to increase his speed and jump with A. The mid-air controls are excellent, as you have a lot of grip over Mario and can safely steer him towards platforms. Even the hardest of platforming bits with the tiniest of platforms felt fair and doable, thanks to this level of control.
There is a variety of enemies that will try to stop you and all of them have their own subtleties that make them fun. Jumping on a Koopa will have them retreat into their shell, which you can then kick away to take down even more foes. However, the shell will bounce off blocks and other obstacles, so you may hurt yourself if you are careless. The game is never too hard, but getting to the end is made tricky due to how easy it is to slip up and get hurt. You only have 3 lives to start with and only get extra ones if you collect a 100 coins. When all lives are lost, it's back to 1-1 and try again.
You can gather items to give Mario more of a fighting chance, however. Mushrooms will make him taller, meaning you can no longer pass under some obstacles, but can get hit a second time. The fire flower will also give Mario a fireball attack mapped to B, allowing you to take down most foes without having to land a jump on them. The star is a rare power-up, but if you find one it will make you invincible for a short amount of time. These items are all hidden inside blocks you can break, so exploration can be worthwhile. However, a single hit will always reduce you back to Mario's small form, so a fire flower doesn't give you an extra hitpoint.
I had a lot of fun with Super Mario Bros. and enjoyed many of the gimmicks that give the game that edge over its competition. Platforms attached to scales that rise and lower as you stand on them, using enemies to bounce off of to get more air-time, and even the rare bridge and swimming stages are all welcome additions. Super Mario Bros. is not a long game by any means, so these clever mechanics keep it feeling fresh. A feature I didn't appreciate, however, are the springs. These help bounce you up to high places and cross larger gaps, which is nice if only they were reliable. The input for when you need to press jump to actually get good height is a bit too precise, so oftentimes I'd just get a small jump and land a few centimeters in front of the spring, or in a pit of course. Fortunately, those are rare.
The fourth stage in any level is always a fight with Bowser, who becomes increasingly difficult with each encounter. It's fun to have this recurring boss that just keeps getting stronger and the last few times you face off against him will be a challenge indeed. I do have to say that I don't quite like stage 8-4, which is the only non-linear stage in the game and can have you running out of time because you get lost in its layout.
Gameplay score: 9/10
Oh yeah, story!
I forgot to mention it, but Super Mario Bros. does, in fact, have a story to it tucked away in the manual. It's a fun little paragraph detailing how the Koopas used black magic to turn the residents of the Mushroom Kingdom into random objects like bricks, plants, etc. Only the princess can undo the spell, so the leader of the invasion and King of the Koopa people, Bowser, has abducted her. Mario has come to save the day by rescuing the princess.
I am going to chalk this story up as an extra, because there is clearly no focus put on it besides a few references in the manual. With that said, there is a bunch of replay value to this game thanks to all the secrets you can find. Some pipes will lead to hidden zones with goodies in them, levels allow for multiple approaches to beat them, and there are special secrets that allow you to skip entire worlds! Nowadays these are common knowledge that you take for granted, even if they are amazing features when you really think about them. There is also just fun to be found in returning to this game to get better at it! The difference in speed between an amateur player and somebody really good at Super Mario Bros. is amazing, and I certainly felt thrilled in levels where I was going especially fast. Even if, in my case, it was mostly down to luck.
Extras score: 9/10
Love the mushroom dudes
With 8 worlds that have 4 stages each, Nintendo, of course, had to use its few assets as often as possible. You'll find that a lot of the levels look a bit similar, but Nintendo made considerable effort to minimize this. There are already a lot of decorative background sprites, like bushes, hills, and clouds, but every few levels you get something special like an underwater stage with its own theme music, or the sky color changes to something new.
The enemies are also well-designed and have since become some of the most iconic foes in video games. Who could forget the ever-grumpy Goomba or the Koopa and Lakitu. That's not even to mention Bowser himself, who just has so much personality worked into such a simple sprite. I don't think it would be amiss to call him the face of NES-era villains.
Presentation score: 8.5/10
Of course Super Mario Bros. is a great game! Nobody here honestly came to me today wondering if I'd feel otherwise, right? It was a great game then and while it may be short if you play it nowadays and use rewind features/save-states to get around its limited lives, or take all the shortcuts that the internet has made sure everybody knows about. I took my time, however; played every stage, didn't use shortcuts, and man does this game still hold up. It's a fun challenge that never gets annoying and, while the penalty of starting at 1-1 all over again is rough, the difficulty is never too high to overcome for even a casual player with time on their hands.


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