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Annals of Entrepreneurship Education and Pedagogy – 2014
Edited by Michael H. Morris
Chapter 23: Rice Alliance for Technology and Entrepreneurship
Brad Burke and Mary Lynn Fernau
In his Rice University Centennial Celebration address in October 2012, President David Leebron stated, 'Houston is an entrepreneurial city, and Rice is an entrepreneurial university. An entrepreneurial university empowers its students and embarks them on a life of difference and impact, regardless of their chosen disciplines and profession. The entrepreneurial imperative incorporates the desire to lead, to create, to innovate and to build'. That entrepreneurial spirit was incorporated into academic initiatives with the founding of the Jones Graduate School of Business in 1976, and the hiring of its first entrepreneurship faculty member, Dr. Edward Williams, as the founder of a new program to teach and conduct research in the nascent area of entrepreneurship. At the time, only a handful of schools were teaching entrepreneurship and pioneering the development of a new discipline. The academic courses grew steadily over 20 years, with the hiring of both tenure-track and non-tenure faculty at Rice in the new field of entrepreneurship. A defining moment for Rice University took place in 1997, with inspiration from a Fortune magazine article.
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SAN DIEGO — John Foraker, who stepped down as president of the Annie's operating unit of General Mills, Inc. in early August to "pursue another opportunity," has unveiled what that opportunity is. Mr. Foraker is now the chief executive officer and co-founder of Once Upon a Farm, an organic family food company that currently offers a line of cold-pressed organic baby food and applesauce.
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September 1, 2017
I'm so honored that Bon Appetit magazine published my tribute to Dick Gregory on their website today: "This Civil Rights Activist is the Reason I've Been Vegan for 30 Years."
In the article, I talk about how our Black Student Union at Amherst College brought Dick Gregory to campus to talk about the state of black America, and he decided to talk about the plate of black America, instead.
He talked about the health, politics, economics, and culture of what we ate, and why we should become vegetarians. Though it wasn't yet called "intersectionality," discussing the interconnectedness of the myriad issues facing African Americans was the norm—and, for Dick Gregory, food was part of that conversation.
That talk quite literally changed the course of my life and I'm forever grateful. From human rights to eating right, Dick Gregory inspired me and the world.
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Jesus was well aware that immediately after his crucifixion and death, His followers would be filled with fear and uncertainty about the future. At that stage they did not understand why events had unfolded in the manner that they did, and it was only later through the power of the Holy Ghost , that their eyes and minds were opened.
To reinforce and strengthen the faith of His disciples, and to remove their doubts concerning His resurrection from the dead, Our Lord Jesus Christ appeared to his followers and disciples on at least ten occasions after His resurrection:-
Second, by the women returning from the sepulchre; Matthew 28 v 9-10. Mark 16 v 12
Third, by Peter; Luke 24 v 12, v 35
Fourth, by the two going to Emmaus; Luke 24 v 18-32
Fifth, in Jerusalem, when Thomas was not present; John 20 v 19-23
Sixth, when Thomas saw Him; John 20 v 26-29
Seventh, on the sea of Tiberias; John 21 v 1-14
Eighth, by all the eleven on a mountain of Galilee, mentioned by Matthew; Matthew 28 v 17-19
Ninth, when for the last time He sat at meal with the disciples; M ark 16 v 14-18. Luke 24 v 36-49
Tenth, when He was seen no longer upon earth, but ascending into heaven in a cloud. Luke 24 v. 50-53
Additionally, St John, in his epilogue, writes of ' many other signs Jesus worked in the sight of His disciples, which are not written down'. John 20 v 30
Today at Mass, the Gospel was taken from St John Ch. 21 verses 1-14. I find this particular Gospel especially positive and affirmative in its message of Christ's victory over death, depicted by His resurrection from the dead, and His subsequent appearance to some of his closest apostles and disciples. The miracle of the catch of fish and the appearance of Christ in person sharing a meal with His apostles, a meal prepared by Christ Himself, I find truly symbolic when related to receiving Holy Communion at Mass. Of course Holy Communion is the Body and Blood of Our Lord Jesus Christ, rather than just a meal as would have been the case in the Gospel incident, nevertheless for me, the symbolism is still there.
'Miraculous draught of fish' (1444) - Konrad Witz
Easter Wednesday. Gospel: John xxi. v 1-14.
'At that time, Jesus showed Himself again to His disciples at the sea of Tiberias. And He showed Himself after this manner: There were together Simon Peter, and Thomas who is called Didymus, and Nathaniel, who was of Cana in Galilee, and the sons of Zebedee, and two others of His disciples. Simon Peter saith to them: I go afishing. They say to him: we also come with thee. And they went forth, and entered into the ship: and that night they caught nothing. But when the morning was come, Jesus stood on the shore; yet His disciples knew not that it was Jesus. Jesus therefore said to them: Children, have you nothing to eat? They answered Him: No. He saith to them: Cast the net on the right side of the ship, and you shall find. They cast therefore, and now they were not able to draw it, for the multitude of fishes. That disciple therefore whom Jesus loved, saith to Peter: It is the Lord. Simon Peter, when he heard it was the Lord, girt his coat about him (for he was naked) and cast himself into the sea. But the other disciples came in the ship, (for they were not far from the land, but as it were two hundred cubits), dragging the net with fishes. As soon then as they came to land, they saw hot coals lying, and a fish laid thereon, and bread. Jesus saith to them: Bring hither of the fishes which you have caught. Simon Peter went up (into the ship), and drew the net to land, full of great fishes, one hundred and fifty-three. And although there were so many, the net was not broken. Jesus saith to them: Come, and eat. And none of them who were at meat durst ask Him: Who art Thou? knowing that it was the Lord. And Jesus cometh, and taketh bread, and giveth them, and fish in like manner. This is now the third time that Jesus was manifested to His disciples, after He was risen from the dead.'


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Basic Discipline #7: Gospel Sharing – Series SummarySunday, August 28th, 2011
We take a high-speed, high altitude look at the key teachings of this series: Gospel Sharing.
We take a high-speed, high altitude look at the key teachings of this series: Gospel Sharing.
In these two verses, we find six commands that lead us to spiritual success. God gives it to us straight!
There is SO MUCH confusion about what it takes to "go to heaven" or "get right with God." In this lesson, we look at two major reasons why all this confusion has come about. It really isn't that hard to explain.
The Word of God brings many incredible benefits. What are they?
The Bible speaks in terms of a person needing to "obey the gospel." What does this mean?
One has two choices for how to live: righteously or ungodly. The key is one's choices of influence, and one's focus on the Word of God. Which path have you chosen?
Ideas are defined not only by what they might mean, but they can also be understood by examining what they do NOT mean.
If we must believe the Gospel, what does it mean to believe?
The title speaks for itself. We need to share the Gospel clearly and accurately. Study 7 very important reasons for doing so.
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NASCAR's new Generation-6 race car has the sport -- and the auto industry -- abuzz.
When the Gen-6 is unveiled in Sprint Cup Series competition next month, it will mark the first time since the late 1980s that the race cars on the track will so closely aesthetically resemble their production-model brethren.
With that, the hope is that two of the founding principles of NASCAR are rekindled: the manufacturer rivalry and brand identity.
Years ago, if you loved Ford, you hated Chevy. If you loved Dodge, you hated everybody else. Depending on allegiance, signs and shirts reading "FORD: FOUND ON ROAD DEAD" or "FORD: FIRST ON RACE DAY" adorned the stands. Over the years, the industry got away from that to a common-template car, culminating in the Gen-6's predecessor -- the Car of Tomorrow. Suddenly, the manufacturer rivalries that long drove the sport were generally nonexistent.
Re-establishing the visual difference between a Ford, a Chevy and a Toyota became imperative for NASCAR's decision-makers. Hence, the Gen-6.
"That was the whole reason for the new car," said Robin Pemberton, NASCAR's vice president of competition. "That was the goal. That was everything."
For men like Rick Hendrick, a Chevrolet dealer for 35 years and owner of what may be the most successful Sprint Cup organization ever, and Roger Penske, he of the 340-plus dealerships that sell some 40 different automotive brands across multiple countries (that sentence is not a typo) and fresh off his first Cup title as a team owner, it is a joyous change.
"It's always been the race car was the afterthought," Hendrick explained. "I don't know of any time in the history of Chevrolet this should show the commitment that Chevrolet has to racing, when they design a production car and a race car together, at the same time. I don't think it's ever been done."
What it means for the forgotten industry adage "Win on Sunday, sell on Monday" or "Drive on Sunday, buy on Monday" is anybody's guess. The hope is that attractive race cars increase interest and, ultimately, sales. Hendrick says it's well on its way.
"After we tested Daytona [in early January], we started getting orders for deposits on the [production] car," Hendrick said. "We've got people who want to get in line to buy it. So that's a big step. You've got people who are enthusiasts all over the world looking at this car."
The interest in the Chevy SS is so overwhelming, Hendrick said, that Chevrolet is contemplating doubling its projected production of the car.
"From a dealer standpoint, it's going to bring people into the showroom," Hendrick said. "When I started racing, it was the Chevrolet guys against the Ford guys against the Dodge guys, and I think having a rear-wheel drive, 420-horsepower car in the showroom is going to help drive traffic to the track, and the car on the track is going to definitely bring traffic to the showroom."
Jamie Allison, Ford Racing director, said Ford Motor Co. has no doubt that there is a correlation between the aesthetics of race cars and interest in street models. Ford saw that dynamic directly when it introduced the Mustang into NASCAR Nationwide Series competition, and he expects the same with the Gen-6 Fusion in Sprint Cup.
"We're convinced that showcasing the new Fusion on the racetrack will translate into more interest and awareness in the [production] Fusion, and that winning will translate into showroom traffic. We've seen that with the Mustang," he said. "We heard from dealers who told us that when Mustang won on Saturday, they literally had people walk into the showroom as a result."
Allison said the Gen-6 Ford Fusion race car is patterned by the same designer who produced the street model, and while the parts aren't identical due to the competition-specific needs of the race car, the face of the cars -- including the grill, grill opening, the shape of the lower fascia around the fog light area, the hood character lines and side character lines -- looks the same as the production model.
Pemberton said the work required to place the Gen-6 bodies on racing chassis makes for a potent piece.
"The race car is like the production car on steroids," Pemberton said. "There's only one piece on the car that's not manufacturer-specific: the deck lid [trunk area]. Every other piece is manufacturer-specific -- the roofs, the windshield, the back, sides, rear, hoods, everything. The [COT] was more generic. Everything was the same, except maybe the nosepiece."
Penske, too, expects to see residual consumer interest due to the Gen-6.
"That's my business. So if I can win on Sunday, it drives morale for us at the dealerships," Penske said. "And there's no question as we look at this new Fusion, it looks exactly like the vehicle we're going to sell on Monday.
"To me, from the perspective of what the fans want, it's something they can now relate to and they can drive down the highway. The Gen-6 car delivers that."
That did not happen with the COT. Quite the contrary, in fact. The COT looked like a "Transformers" character.
"It was not a sexy car," four-time champion Jeff Gordon said.
It had a wing on the back and brackets on the front and drove like a school bus in traffic. And by the end of its five-plus years in competition, it looked strikingly similar to the fourth-generation car that owners had to scrap. But it didn't perform the same.
"I think it's an act of patience and reason on the part of Ford, Chevrolet and Toyota that they stayed the course as they had to give up their brand identification," Sprint Cup owner Jack Roush said.
So what impact, really, did the COT era have on the industry? What is its legacy?
"I don't want to build too much into it," NASCAR chairman Brian France said. "We love the Gen-6 car, and we have said that we made some errors in collaboration to getting the [COT] car. We achieved a lot of things with [the COT]: costs, as I said; safety went up; a lot of benefits that the industry and that the teams and drivers gained from that car.
"Obviously we got away from some things that historically had worked well for us: the manufacturer rivalry, which we're excited about; the relevance issue with the car manufacturers. And then I think we put a lot more focus in the new car into the rules package surrounding the car that we didn't put nearly -- I can tell you we didn't put nearly as much science into the old car as we tried to achieve better racing."
Unsolicited, NASCAR president Mike Helton added his thoughts on the topic.
"Brian is right: We shouldn't stick a dagger in the Gen-5 program and say, 'Man, we're glad you're gone,' " Helton said. "Because that era created a lot of great moments for NASCAR -- the last two championships for one -- a lot of races in its time in existence."
Helton added that without the COT, the Gen-6 likely wouldn't have happened, from the standpoint that it made the industry realize the importance of a close working relationship between the sanctioning body, the teams and the manufacturers when it comes to the impact car design has on the overall product.
The COT "also led to the evolution of the collaborativeness that we now operate the sport by, when it comes to the parts and pieces and the cars themselves," Helton said. "It also served very well in an era when the car manufacturers involved in our sport were struggling with their own businesses, and we weren't a front-burner topic to them.
"We had a car that could survive that era. So there's a lot of positives to the Gen-5 era that we shouldn't overlook as we celebrate the Gen-6."
Each time NASCAR introduces a new car, the owners assume the cost. NASCAR is a free-enterprise market with no franchising, so the owners assume the overhead. It's up to them to fund the inventory switchover. Immediately the old fleet of cars is obsolete, and thus, basically worthless.
One manufacturer executive who chose not to be identified explained the math: Last year's body was roughly $10,000 in sheet metal per car. This year's is $15,000. If the average well-funded team pumps out 50 new bodies per car, per season, the executive estimates some $250,000 per car number in expenses above the established budget. That's just for sheet metal. And that estimate is based on an aggressive team that produces new inventory consistently and stays current with technology.
In addition, with the Gen-6 car comes new rear-camber rules and thus new suspension components, and a new lighter-weight chassis to meet NASCAR's new weight requirements. Combined, those adjustments can cost upward of $500,000 per car. All in, that's $750,000 above budget -- per car. So if you're a four-car Cup team, for
example, you spend $3 million above budget to make the switch.
That led Sprint Cup owner/driver Tony Stewart to tell me this week the Gen-6 car is financially "great for NASCAR, not for the owner. There's a lot of added cost, a lot of parts that are a lot more expensive than in the past. But racers are very resourceful. These teams will find a way to make it work."
Despite the frustration of being behind in inventory, Stewart noted excitement for the new car based on how it drives, saying, "If these cars race as good as they drive, it's going to be an awesome year."
And Stewart isn't a car dealer. Hendrick is just fine with assuming the switchover cost this time around. Last time? Not so much.
"When we had to scrap our fleet to go to the COT, it was like having the flu," Hendrick said. "We were getting away from our product to a common template. I didn't like it. I'll spend the money now to get away from that, to a production car that fans love.
When we had to scrap our fleet to go to the COT, it was like having the flu. We were getting away from our product to a common template. I didn't like it.
"-- Rick Hendrick
"This is what's going to bring the fans back: seeing the cars they see in the showroom on the track. That's how I grew up watching it. I've been a Chevrolet dealer for 35 years, and I've never seen them announce the race car before they showed the production car."
Chevrolet will unveil the production-model 2014 SS during Speedweeks at Daytona in February. Hendrick said this is yet another example of integration between the production business and the racing business.
"You start with Chevrolet's identity, the gold bowtie in the center, and the rest of the front end wraps around it," he said. "They took the coves in the side -- and I never thought NASCAR would go for that, the gills and coves you see in the new Corvette, it went right into the race car.
"I got to go into the studio and watch them, through the computers, lay the car out with the coves and grill angles, and then NASCAR had to tweak it but they worked right along with NASCAR. It's amazing."
So will it drive production sales?
"I think that it does," Roush said. "NASCAR fans are the most brand-loyal consumers of anybody in the American economy. If we get [the cars] looking like they look in the showroom, I think that we'll have a chance to excite the consumer and have more interest in driving a test model and getting a price on a new car."
Allison added, "It's hard to quantify sales, but the interest in our cars, and the rising showroom traffic after a victory on the track, and the conversations that happen outside of normal NASCAR coverage, was obvious. The new car drives that."
Somewhat like it used to be.
"I go back to when I started [racing], and we had the Monte Carlo coupe, and Ford came out with the T-Bird, and we put the back glass in the car, sold 200 of them so we could race it," Hendrick gushed. "This is really exciting."


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The Story's Setting can be a Dynamic Force
Setting is more than just the place where the action unfolds. It can be a compelling force that keeps the story in a readers' mind years later. It can shape or mirror the unfolding drama, as a metaphor or with such intensity that it can be counted as one of the the characters.
Document the details of your setting–whether real or imagined–in exacting detail. Note sensory perceptions, the moods, weather, plants, animals, contours and changeability.
Document Impressions of the Setting
Here's some things to consider as you make journal notes about your story's locale:
- What's the weather like? (Describe the seasons, the light, wind patterns, storm events…)
- What are the sounds, plants, smells and animals?
- What are the contours of this landscape? What kinds of structures are there, whether that's mountains and trees, or a cityscape of rooming houses and restaurants?
- Are there unique qualities to this place?
- What are the social dynamics of the place? (What's the norm in this community? Maybe it's predominantly white & Christian?)
- How does your character fit in–or perhaps influence her setting?
- What does she think of the place?
- What impact does this place have on her?
- Is this setting an antagonistic force?
- How has the broader world, or region, impacted this place? Does that have bearing on your story?
Thanks to Janet Burroway's exceptional book Writing Fiction, for the germ of the ideas for this blog post.


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on this site. %PAYE originated in the Crown Colony of Virginia and soon afterward became a standard as loan terms in the New England Colonies. This difference in the economic ways of the North and South would have an enormous impact on other parts of the lives of those building a new world on the North American continent.
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The company carried out critical industrial projects at power plants, large scale mines and industrial plants.
Now the company has grown to become one of the leading private firms in Mongolia with more than 15 subsidiary companies operating in various sectors of the country's economy employing more than two thousand people. Five of its subsidiary companies are listed publicly on the local exchange.
The company's current focus is in iron ore and coal mining and processing, heavy industry and construction, and it has successfully commissioned green field projects in these fields.
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Update on income tax raid at jewellery showroom
Undeclared assets found in jewellery showroom.
Income tax raid was carried out at a jewellery showroom at Hospital road. As per reports, undeclared assets have been revealed in this income tax raid.
A jewellery showroom at Hospital road witnessed raid by Income tax department. The department officers took physical verification of stocks in the jewellery showroom. Sources say that undeclared assets have been discovered in the raid. 5 kilogram of gold was over and above registered stocks.
The jewellery showroom was surveyed the entire day on Wednesday. The income tax survey team kept checking physical stocks. The estimated value of undeclared assets turned out to be 1.7 crore rupees. All documents have been seized by income tax department.media reports


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On Sunday I went skiing with QAST to the Remarks ski field to train because it is much flatter than Coronet Peak which will help us on the flat racing courses we do on different mountains.
We trained all day. First we practised hi tucks and low tucks. For a hi tuck you move forward in the middle of the turn and the low tuck is when you are going straight.
Then after lunch we did a course. I liked doing this the most.
When training finished dad, Fraser, Gally and I hiked up to the chutes and skied down to Lake Alta. The hike up was hard dad took my skis I had trouble because I kept falling over. The steps in the ice were big because they were made by adults and not for little kids and my feet didn't reach into the holes.
The first run was called Alta Chute and the second was called elevator. Alta Chute was good it had lots of powder to the side. Elevator was really steep and had a little alley way through the rocks. I was on my big GS skis and it was hard for me. We skied down to Lake Alta which is a frozen lake.


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By: Steve Andersen
ARCADIA, Calif. – Trainer Brian Koriner has been fined $3,000 for a medication overage detected in one of his runners after a victory at Del Mar last August.
In a stipulated agreement with the California Horse Racing Board, Koriner was fined and suspended for 30 days, but the suspension was stayed if Koriner does not violate terms of a probation through 2019. One term of the probation is that Koriner cannot have any medication violation for drugs in classes 1, 2, or 3 in 2019.
Mr Vargas, who won the seventh race at Del Mar on Aug. 18, Pacific Classic Day, tested in excess of the permitted level of the anesthetic procaine, according to a ruling issued on Monday by Santa Anita stewards. Mr Vargas, who is owned by Samantha Siegel, was disqualified from the purse money in November, resulting in the redistribution of prize money.
Koriner said in November that his veterinarian took responsibility for the overage.
◗ Trainer Bill Spawr has been fined $750 after Skye Diamonds tested in excess of the permitted level of muscle relaxant methocarbamol following a win in the Grade 3 L.A. Woman Stakes for fillies and mares at Santa Anita on Oct. 7.
The penalty was announced in a ruling published by Santa Anita stewards last weekend.
Skye Diamonds was later 10th in the Breeders' Cup Filly and Mare Sprint at Churchill Downs on Nov. 3.


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Spain Country Report
Executive Summary
Operational Outlook
Spain ranks well overall compared with its regional peers in terms of doing business. However, obtaining licences, permits, and credit remains problematic. Corruption risks are likely to remain elevated, particularly during construction tenders. Labour strike risks will remain elevated nationally because of high unemployment and austerity measures, while in Catalonia labour unions continue to stage industrial action. Despite regular public transport strikes both in Madrid and Barcelona, industrial action does not usually cause severe disruption to businesses. Attempts to increase labour market flexibility will remain stagnant until a new government is installed following the 12 November 2019 election, which once again resulted in no single party winning a majority in parliament.
The August 2017 vehicle-impact attacks in Barcelona and Cambrils, indicated a significant degree of co-ordination and capability among Islamist militants and a wider jihadist support network. Urban areas (e.g., Madrid and Barcelona) are at particular risk. An attack would most likely be launched by lone actors with low capabilities, or by small terrorist cells, which are usually better organised. ETA's disbandment in May 2018 has significantly reduced the threat of nationalist/separatist attacks. The arrest of seven Catalan separatists in September 2019, accused of planning explosives attacks on public buildings in Barcelona, suggests a degree of emerging risk in Catalonia.
Violent crime rates in Spain remain generally low, although petty crimes such as theft rose in 2018. Barcelona displays higher crime rates across almost all categories, with the number of armed robberies rising by 19.4% in 2018, and a further 30% in January-September 2019. Other regions with above-average crime rates include the Balearic Islands, Malaga, and Madrid. Petty crime is likely in areas frequented by tourists and on public transport. Organised crime mainly relates to international drug trafficking, money laundering, human trafficking for prostitution, and property crime. Criminal groups are likely to continue to exert an influence over municipal politics.
War Risks
Inter-state war risks will remain low in Spain thanks to the country's friendly diplomatic and economic relations with most European countries and many other states around the globe. Spain is closely integrated in the European Union, NATO, and other international organisations. Diplomatic rifts with the United Kingdom over the sovereignty of Gibraltar during ongoing Brexit negotiations, minor occasional disagreements with Morocco over the Spanish enclaves of Ceuta and Melilla, and disputes with Portugal over the remote Savage Islands and the Olivenza region are highly unlikely to lead to armed conflict.
Health Risk
Vaccinations required to enter the country
No vaccinations are required to enter the country.
Routine Vaccinations
Hepatitis B: A vaccine is available for children at least two months old.
Diphtheria-Tetanus-Polio: A booster shot should be administered if necessary (once every ten years).
Other Vaccinations
For Children: All standard childhood immunizations should be up-to-date. In the case of a long stay, the BCG vaccine is recommended for children over one month and the MMR (measles-mumps-rubella) vaccine for children over nine months.
Natural Risks
Spain is located in an active seismic zone and earthquakes can impact the country, such as the 5.1-magnitude earthquake that hit Lorca (southeast) on May 12, 2011, leaving a dozen people dead. The Canary Islands (especially El Hierro Island) experience seismic activity as well. One of the most recent earthquakes occurred in January 2016, when a 6.1-magnitude quake was recorded off of the coast of Málaga. The worst hit area was Spain's North African enclave of Melilla, where around 26 people suffered light injuries.
From time to time, Spain also experiences summer forest fires, heavy rains, and flooding. Severe flooding occurred in Costa del Sol in December 2016, resulting in at least one death. Alicante experienced record amounts of rain in March 2017. According to media reports, the region suffered its worst amount of flooding in 20 years after it was hit by half the average annual rainfall in just one day. In June 2017, a forest fire led to the evacuation of at least 1000 people near the town of Moguer and spread to the Donana Nature Reserve, a UNESCO World Heritage site and one of Spain's most important nature reserves.
Public transportation throughout the country is generally reliable and in excellent condition. All major cities have metered taxi services. In Madrid, official taxis have a flat rate of 30 euros between the city center and Madrid-Barajas Adolfo Suárez Airport (MAD).
Rail service is reliable but quality and speed varies by region. Public buses are also generally in good condition and inexpensive.
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Spain is divided between three climatic zones. The north (Galicia, Cantabria, Basque country) has an oceanic climate characterized by regular rain and mild temperatures throughout the year; summers are usually not very hot. The center of the country (Castile, León, La Mancha, Aragon) experiences a continental climate: winters are cold and dry and summers very hot. Along the Mediterranean coast (from Catalonia to Andalucía), winters are mild and summers are often scorching, particularly in Andalucía. Rain is most common in the country in the spring and autumn months.
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The pomegranate (Punica granatum) is considered the oldest medicinal fruit of humanity. It has been used for centuries as a food and beverage. Its health-promoting properties are known in many cultures and are also extensively used.
Hardly any other plant has undergone more nutritional studies in recent years than pomegranate.
Health effects studied in studies
While above all the green tea and the red wine strong antioxidative effects were attributed, it has now been proven that the pomegranate in addition to other health-promoting properties has a much higher antioxidant activity. Among other things, health effects on the cardiovascular system as well as the lipid and sugar metabolism are described.
Studies show the pomegranate's preventive effects on the development of malignant diseases such as prostate and breast cancers, inflammatory and degenerative diseases and menopausal symptoms.
Pomegranate against oxidative stress
Cardiovascular diseases such as atherosclerosis, lipid metabolism diseases, chronic inflammatory diseases such as rheumatic diseases, degenerative and in particular neurodegenerative diseases such as Alzheimer's disease, cataracts and age-related macular degeneration (AMD) belong to the diseases in whose formation and progression oxidative stress plays a role.
Oxidative stress can also contribute to erectile dysfunction, obesity and obesity, and obesity itself can increase oxidative stress. Also in the development of chronic liver diseases, especially fatty liver, oxidative damage plays a crucial role, including alcohol-induced damage to the liver.
Oxidative damage has a partially significant influence on the development and progression of benign and malignant tumors (for example, carcinomas) and their precursors, as well as on numerous other diseases. The same applies to premature aging processes or damage to genetic material, such as environmental toxins.
Composition of the ingredients crucial
Over the last seven years, more than 300 scientific papers on pomegranate have been published. Many interesting effects of pomegranate have been demonstrated in clinical and human studies.
However, the pomegranate's spectrum of activity is not associated with a single ingredient in a compound. Therefore, a highly concentrated application of isolated ingredients of pomegranate - as with most plants - does not make sense. Rather, the secret of the pomegranate lies precisely in the special interaction of the numerous ingredients that achieve an extraordinary effect.
Antioxidant effects of pomegranate
Numerous effects are associated with the pronounced antioxidant effects of pomegranate preparations. The antioxidant effect of pomegranate juice exceeds even the rectified activity of "food favorites" such as red wine, green tea, blueberry juice and grape juice, but also of vitamin C and vitamin E.
For example, this could be demonstrated by the extent of protection of nitric oxide (NO) from oxidative destruction. Although blueberry juice and grape juice already have significant antioxidant effects, the effect of pomegranate juice was more than a thousand times higher.
Protection of the cardiovascular system
The anti-arteriosclerotic effects of pomegranate juice are mainly associated with the pronounced antioxidant effect. Interestingly, 50 milliliters of pomegranate juice per day resulted in a 36 percent reduction in ACE and a five percent reduction in systolic blood pressure per day within two weeks in hypertensive patients.


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Ubuntu @ the Library
Also visit the authors Blog at www.librarian.net/stax/2042/do-you-ubuntu/
I installed Ubuntu Linux) on two of the donated PCs at my library yesterday. It took less than an hour. In fact, if I hadn't been making the little movie at the same time [with my laptop and my little Canon digital Elph; I don't have a video camera] it would have taken me even less time.
Ubuntu comes bundled with a lot of the popular Open Source software titles like OpenOffice, Gimp and Firefox. The Calef Library has two Windows PCs already so if people need specific software that doesn't run on Ubuntu, they can use those. I'd like to get them a Mac as well and then they can be the only library (to my knowledge) that is triple platform in the entire state of Vermont.
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Morgan is a doctoral candidate in the field of clinical nutrition and nutritional neuroscience, having received her bachelors degree from Central Washington University.
According to the Beverly Hills Diet, by adhering to a fruit-based diet for 35 days, followed by strict macronutrient guidelines and food combining rules, dieters can expect to lose 10-15 lbs in 5 weeks, and continue to lose weight thereafter. Mazel theorizes that a diet comprised primarily of fruit will help "retrain" the digestive tract and that foods combining improperly is the true cause of weight gain. It should be noted that this is not a scientifically supported theory; weight gain and weight loss depend on Caloric balance. However, according to Mazel, as long as dieters divide fruit, other carbohydrates, and proteins into three categories, and do not eat any of the two together, they will lose weight.
The Beverly Hills diet was created not by a dietitian, doctor, or other expert formally trained in nutrition. Rather, it was spawned in 1981 by Judy Mazel, who passed away in 2007 at the age of 63. Before her death, Mazel ran a weight loss clinic in Beverly Hills, and wrote The Beverly Hills Diet based on principles she had used to lose 72 lbs.
Some dieters may be able to stick to the plan for the 35-day induction phase, but would be ill advised to do so. Very few dieters would be able to comply with the Beverly Hills plan long-term, the consequences of which would be damaging.
The only costs to Beverly Hills dieters are that of the guidebook and groceries.
This diet takes no more time than any other diet or lifestyle plan.
The Beverly Hills Diet is not a safe dietary option; it is severely limiting and unnecessary for all dieters, but is particularly dangerous for those with insulin resistance, diabetes, or pre-diabetes.
The Beverly Hills diet is highly contended. The diet's food combination theory is not grounded in any scientific evidence, and engages dieters in unnecessary and dangerous dieting behaviors to help promote weight loss.
Benefits: The Beverly Hills diet is inexpensive and not very time consuming, but there are little to no benefits besides that.
Downsides: The Beverly Hills diet is severely and unnecessarily limiting. The diet lacks scientific support, and fails to provide accurate, effective nutrition education. Dieters will likely incur nutritional deficiencies, and may resort to psychologically damaging binge behaviors.
The Bottom Line: The Beverly Hills Diet is limited and lacks any scientific support.
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Chevrolet Improved this Truck for You
The Chevrolet Silverado 1500 has gotten even better than before, with lots of incredible, yet practical updates. How do you get more of the power from the engine to the wheels for use when driving a truck? You have to have a lighter vehicle in order to make this happen. That's part of what the…Read More


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B&CE, a not-for-profit organisation rooted in the construction industry, has taken a vital step forward in the creation of its new digital occupational health management scheme, as the sector backs its proposed approach.
Construction is inherently risky, and although the industry has made great strides in improving safety, its track record on health remains poor. Over 13,000 deaths each year are linked to dust, chemicals and other hazards*. B&CE's vision is to create an occupational health management scheme that will improve the lives of construction workers by treating health equally to safety, catching symptoms of ill health early and helping them to stay in work longer.
Following consultation, B&CE is relaunching its Framework today. This will underpin the new scheme, which, when implemented, will lead to a more consistent approach to occupational health management across the construction industry. Employers will be able to identify required health surveillance more easily, and so detect work-related ill health effects early.
Margaret Grahamslaw, Head of Occupational Health at B&CE, said:
"We know that construction can be a risky and sometimes dangerous industry. And although health surveillance is a legal requirement, it's often not complied with. Our Framework will make it easier for employers to identify health hazards, arrange health surveillance for employees, share their results with them and investigate any issues. It's designed to work for all those construction workers who are exposed to dust, chemicals, noise and vibration – roughly 90% of those regularly exposed to health hazards.
"Last year we consulted with the industry, who agreed with the Framework's approach.
"Occupational health professionals asked us for more information about the estimated 10% of construction workers who may show early signs of work-related illness or are exposed to specific hazards such as asbestos and lead. We have been engaging with them about those and specific clinical elements, and we've added these to the Framework to cover those workers."
* HSE and HCLG statistics – 2016/17
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An explanatory video and the Framework document are available here.
B&CE is a not-for-profit organisation – we operate for the benefit of our members and their dependents. We were founded in the construction industry back in 1942, and now offer a workplace pension, employee accident cover and employee life cover.
We are a now developing a new approach to occupational health management for the construction industry. Our new scheme will have a digital, portable record at its heart, that workers can take from site to site and contractor to contractor, enabling them to own and manage their occupational health records for the first time.
For more information on B&CE's proposed occupational health management scheme for the construction industry, contact Samantha Wilding, Communications and Public Affairs Manager 01293 766674 or firstname.lastname@example.com


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Information on ways to store and give cookies as gifts. With such topics on freezing cookies and how to mail them.
Cookies can come in all shapes and types from a bar cookie, to drop cookies, refrigerator cookies, rolled cookies and shaped cookies. Most of these cookies can be baked ahead if they are properly stored. If cookies are stored properly they will keep there fresh from the oven flavor.
If your looking at just a short-time storage follow these suggestions. When storing cookies don't mix soft and crisp varieties in the same container because the crisp types will soon become soft. Store most of the cookies in a tightly covered container such as a plastic or metal container with a sealable cover or a canister with a snug lid. Soft cookies can be stored in a loosely covered container. If you want to add moisture to soft cookies which have begun to dry out you can place an apple half skin side down on top of the cookies in the storage container. Remove the fruit and discard the fruit after a day or two. Cookies with very moist fillings should be stored in a loose covered container. Refrigerate if desired. For easy storage of bar cookies store them in the pan in which they were baked make sure you cover the pan tightly.
For a longer storage you should freeze baked cookies in freezer containers, freezer bags or foil. They can be frozen up to twelve months. But make sure you always pack fragile cookies in freezer containers. Before serving the cookies make sure you thaw them in their original freezer wrappings. When freezing unbaked cookies you should pack the dough into freezer containers or shape stiff dough into rolls. Always securely wrap them in foil. Unbaked cookies can be frozen up to six months.
Cookies can be made ahead of time too to give as gifts. Everybody likes a delicious baked treat. When giving cookies as gifts there are special ways that they should be packaged especially if they have to be mailed. When mailing packaged cookies you should avoid sending cookies that are fragile or brittle such as sugar cookies. Brownies, bar cookies and drop cookies are least likely to be damaged when mailed because they're more sturdy. Eliminate cookies with moist fillings or frostings as they become sticky at room temperture.
Secondly, you should choose a durable cardboard box or metal container for packaging the cookies. Line the container with waxed paper, foil, or plastic wrap. You should then place a layer of the same material or crumpled newspaper on the bottom. Make sure you don't use popped popcorn or puffed cereal for packing material as this tends to attract insects.
Next you should properly pack cookies inside the box. You should do this by wrapping cookies individually or in pairs back-to-back using plastic wrap or foil. Place the wrapped cookies in snug rows inside the packaging container. Inbetween each layer of the cookies you should place a cushion of crumpled wax paper, newspaper or paper toweling. By doing this the cookies won't have room to move inside the box and become crushed. Make sure you don't forget to put a final layer of cushioning material on the top of the packing container.
Bar cookies can be left in a foil pan as long as, the pan is cushioned inside the packaged container with newspaper or paper toweling.
Now your ready to tape the outer box shut. Proceed to wrap the box in mailing paper and tie it with a string. Make sure you then clearly label the box with the addresses of both the receiver and the sender. Write fragile and handle with care on both sides of the box. If you prefer you can request special handling by the postal service.
If you plan to give the cookies in person you could construct a decorative box on your own. If time doesn't allow you to do this you can take a look around your house for some container ideas like conventional pans, jars, bowls, decorated coffee cans, bright paper plates and colorful baskets. Also remember to include the recipe as an added touch to the gift.
By following these steps you will be able to properly store cookies which will enable you to enjoy them later. By following the steps to give cookies as gifts you will be able to send someone the cookies you worked so hard to make and when they get there they will be in one piece and not just a bunch of crumbs.


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Miri Fairchild
My approach is about presence and acceptance -- about encouraging you to focus inside your body, embrace your energy, observe how your mind may judge, and focus all your attention on the Now. As humans, we tend to invest ourselves in our personal history, and the pain that stems from it. We unconsciously cling to that pain and allow it to shape our life experiences. In my sexological bodywork sessions, the focus is less on the past or future, but rather on the Here and Now. In working with you, I draw on the techniques of my teachers to guide you to an ever deepening place of Being.
My commitment to the embodied, well-being of others has led me to study a variety of modalities involving massage, breath, and movement. I am a trained sexologist, with a certification in Sexological Bodywork, approved by the state of California. I also am a California-certified massage therapist. Embodied Bliss is the culmination of 20-years of professional service as a somatic teacher and body worker.
Sexological bodywork combines breath, massage, movement, and communication. These modalities are used - alone or in combination - to nurture, deepen or awaken the sensual-self. Whether you want to heal feelings of sexual shame, better express your desires, or deepen erotic pleasure, I welcome you on a journey toward embodied bliss.
- Breath is the heart and soul of sexual healing and ecstasy.
- Massage deepens sensory awareness and transforms shame.
- Movement restores the body's inherent ability to heal itself.
- Communication affirms intention.
In sexological bodywork sessions, you will learn how to use orgasmic breathing to experience ecstasy and embodied wholeness. Breathing is combined with other techniques that nurture embodiment. Pelvic-opening massage relaxes the body and facilitates feelings of creativity and bliss. Taoist erotic massage deepens sensory awareness and can be used to strengthen sexual energy. Masturbation coaching inspires people toward self-acceptance and may also enhance partner sex.
Individuals and couples seek out sexological bodywork for many different reasons:
- Express your wants and desires.
- Overcome sexual shame.
- Sustain sexual arousal.
- Overcome feelings of shame.
- Have, expand, or control orgasm
- Connect sexual and spiritual energy.
- Deepen attentiveness and empathy.
- Express your needs and desires.
- Make "warm" love when sex is no longer "hot".
- Deepen pleasuring skills.
- Overcome performance anxiety.
- Explore lovemaking and special needs.
Sessions are carefully designed with your input to meet your learning objectives. I recommend an introductory series of three to five sessions, with ongoing evaluation and refinement. I assign homework so that you can continue this profound journey toward embodied bliss at home.
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From the time we take our first breath to the moment we take our last, we are constantly affected by #MentalHealthMatters. Experiences in our lives will either motivate us to aim for higher heights or de-motivate us towards rock bottom. Either way, it's not the situation that's the issue, it's the choices we make in how we deal with them.
This is a topic that's close to my heart as I've previously shared my brush with depression. I never use to talk about it because it's something that I was a bit embarrassed about and to be honest, though I was going through some things, I didn't know why I was so down at that time. I still remember the many times I would tell my sister and friend that 'I don't feel like myself' but never truly knew why. They didn't know what to do because really, how do you respond to something like that if you've never experienced it before?
After months of having a heaviness in my heart, I started drinking regularly which was uncommon for me. I would often cry without knowing what I was crying about and I couldn't find humor in anything (which, for anyone who knows me, I love to laugh). I never wanted to be around anyone and understandably it felt like no one wanted to be around me. The scariest time is when I understood why people would resort to drugs or worse, why they would want to take their own lives. Needless to say, times got worse before they got better but it was my faith in God that carried me through it all. It took me about a year and a half before I started feeling like myself again and though it wasn't easy I'm grateful I made it through.
You may wonder why I'm talking about this at all. Well, I feel that more awareness needs to be brought to this matter as it can (and may) touch all of our lives at one point or another. If by sharing my experience will help someone feel like they're not alone, then I'm happy to talk about it. It may not be you but you may know someone who is affected by it, even a child. My goal is to share stories, experiences and words of encouragement with anyone touched by #Sadness #Depression #Addiction and any other #MentalHealth issue out there.
My two cents: We weren't provided with a life manual so even though people can tell you how you 'should react' or 'should handle' situations, everyone's experience is different so you take your time and find out what works best for you. The one thing that is certain, you are not alone. You're able to conquer any ordeal, experience or situation you are faced with. Fear is just an emotion that we give life to when we think about it for too long. If you can face what scares you, you can overcome and do anything. If you're afraid of drowning, learn how to swim and combat that fear, if you're afraid of public speaking, speak to a crowd about your passion and combat that fear. If you're afraid of dying, embrace every moment, live each day to the fullest and combat that fear. You are in control of your life. You can make a choice, exist or live.
I'm claiming today as #MajesticMonday because it's time to show the world all the beauty in your heart and soul! It doesn't matter where you came from, it's how you finish. We all have the opportunity to fulfill our dreams and be the change we need in our own lives and others.
Let me know what are you going to do (or what you did) today to make it Majestic?
#BeKind #BeCourageous


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Dentures are one of the most common replacements for missing teeth and help many patients restore the appearance of a full smile. Dentures are also one of the most economical choices available for full arch restorations; you don't have to break the bank or go without the appearance of teeth if your smile has been severely compromised. At Vivid Dental, our Greensboro denture treatments are customized to fit properly and feel comfortable.
Creating the right treatment plan for your needs starts with a complex evaluation of your oral health and any existing, natural teeth. If few remaining teeth need to be removed, we can extract teeth and take impressions to fit your smile for the most appropriate denture size. For patients whose smiles are healthy enough, we can provide a denture right after extraction for immediate denture treatment.
Part of our treatment planning involves looking at the health of supporting jaw bone. It's typically a good idea to have a strong foundation of healthy bone before placing dentures, which is why Dr. Kashyap also offers pre-denture bone grafting in some cases, to create best results.
For patients with small groups of missing teeth, Dr. Kashyap can provide traditional and flexible partials. Our flexible partials contain no metal and are completely colored to match soft tissue and the appearance of real teeth. In some cases, our Greensboro dentist can create partial dentures that include precision attachments and do not need clasps to securely attach to teeth.
Full dentures are also available for patients with comprehensive tooth loss and can be created from cast metal or all acrylic, depending on your needs. All of our dentures are made to be as aesthetic as possible, with tooth-colored acrylic and seamless clasps that do not stand out as unnatural and are gentle on existing teeth and tissue. Dr. Kashyap completes a survey of jaw arches and creates a highly aesthetic framework for each patient.
Patients whose bone is healthy enough to support implant placement and integration can opt to have their full and partial dentures permanently fixed in place with dental implant posts. Vivid Dental is also able to provide mini dental implants, without a bone graft, to anchor dental prosthetics as a removable denture alternative for patients who have been missing teeth for a long while and do not have the bone quality for full-sized implants.
At Vivid Dental, we custom create all dentures at trusted dental labs so you can enjoy a full and functional smile once again. For more information about affordable teeth replacement with dentures, contact our office today to schedule your consultation.
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In this topic
The Content Delivery API contains five NuGet packages:
Depending on specific scenarios, one or several packages can be installed. For example:
If the Content Delivery API runs on the same domain and in the same server context as the regular site, and the purpose is to use it along with frameworks like React or Vue to build the front-end, the EPiServer.ContentDeliveryApi.Cms package should be installed.
For this scenario, Content Delivery API can work well with cookie-based authentication (for example, using the default login form of the Alloy site), so there is no need of installing EPiServer.ContentDeliveryApi.OAuth package for token-based authentication and authorization.
If searching functionalities should be enhanced within the site, EPiServer.ContentDeliveryApi.Search package should be installed. This package basically connects the site to Episerver Search & Navigation (formerly Episerver Find) through endpoints.
If the purpose is to build front-end on mobile platforms, EPiServer.ContentDeliveryApi should be chosen. The ContentDeliveryApi.OAuth package provides an endpoint to obtain token and later on, this token is used for authentication and authorization for requests acquiring resources.
Follow these steps to upgrade the Content Delivery API if the site has installed versions 1.0.0 or 1.0.1:
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Hey look, it's Friday again. Hope everyone has a great weekend, but first let's caption some idol pictures! This week we have the……charming? Kinoshita Momoka from NMB48's Team M. If you're familiar with her then you'll know that she has a few screws loose (or to be politically correct, she's "eccentric"), but that just means we get pictures like the above that you guys can submit captions for in the comments section below. Everybody wins?
You can find the last Kaption here.
As always, we look forward to seeing what our community comes up with.


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Our Best-Ever Party Appetizers
These yummy bite-sized party appetizers are the perfect starter for any type of party—and the perfect excuse to throw one!
Beef Wellington Fried Wontons
These tasty appetizers scale down classic beef Wellington to an ideal party size. They feel fancy and fun! —Dianne Phillips, Tallapoosa, Georgia
Chicken & Bacon Roll-Ups
My children like these so much that they ask for them every day for lunch during the summer. Whenever I have leftover chicken or turkey breast, this is a delicious way to use it up. —Patricia Nieh, Portola Valley, California
Bacon Cheeseburger Slider Bake
I created this dish to fill two pans because these cheeseburger sliders disappear fast. Just cut the slider burgers recipe in half if you only want to make one batch. —Nick Iverson, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Antipasto Kabobs
My husband and I met at a cooking class and have loved creating menus and entertaining ever since. These make-ahead antipasto skewers are always a hit. —Denise Hazen, Cincinnati, Ohio
Almond-Bacon Cheese Crostini
For a change from the usual toasted tomato appetizer, try this baked crostini recipe. If you like, slice the baguette at an angle instead of making a straight cut. —Leondre Hermann, Stuart, Florida
Aussie Sausage Rolls
I was born and raised in Australia, but moved to the U.S. when I got married. When I long for some Australian recipes, I bake up a batch of this sausage roll recipe and share them with neighbors or co-workers. —Melissa Landon, Port Charlotte, Florida
Bacon-Stuffed Mushrooms
I first tried these bubbly treats at my sister-in-law's house. The tender mushroom caps and creamy filling were so fabulous that I had to get the recipe. It's hard to believe how simple, fast and easy they are. —Angela Coffman, Kansas City, Missouri
Spicy Butterscotch Wings
We love big-time-spicy chicken wings. I do a caramel sauce to balance the heat, but you could also glaze the wings with melted brown sugar. —Aaron Salazar, Westminster, Colorado
Cucumber-Stuffed Cherry Tomatoes
Besides being tasty, these little tomato poppers are extra awesome because you can make them ahead of time. At parties, I often triple the recipe because they disappear fast. —Christi Martin, Elko, Nevada
Crispy Sriracha Spring Rolls
While in the Bahamas, friends suggested a restaurant that served amazing chicken spring rolls. When I got home, I created my own version. Such a great appetizer to have waiting in the freezer! —Carla Mendres, Winnipeg, Manitoba
Pepper Poppers
These creamy stuffed jalapenos have some bite. They may be the most popular treats I make! My husband is always hinting that I should make a batch. —Lisa Byington, Johnson City, New York
Lime-Cilantro Shrimp Skewers
My friend gave me this grill-friendly recipe. The combination of lime, cilantro and soy sauce gives these shrimp skewers a memorable taste reminiscent of tropical cuisine. To make it a main dish, serve the skewers with rice or couscous. —Theresa Dibert, Cynthiana, Kentucky
Caprese Salad Kabobs
Trade in the usual veggie party platter for these fun kabobs. I often make these for my family to snack on, and it's a great recipe for the kids to help make. —Christine Mitchell, Glendora, California
Antipasto Bake
Stuffed with savory meats and cheeses, these hearty antipasto squares would satisfy an entire offensive line! The dish comes together quickly and bakes in under an hour, making it the perfect potluck bring-along. Introducing the all-stars in this ooey gooey appetizer: salami, Swiss, pepperoni, Colby-Monterey Jack, prosciutto and provolone. A crisp topping finishes it off. —Brea Barclay, Green Bay, Wisconsin
Smoky Bacon Wraps
These cute little sausage and bacon bites are finger-licking good. They have a sweet and salty taste that's fun for breakfast or as an appetizer. —Cara Flora, Kokomo, Indiana
Fresh from the Garden Wraps
We moved into a house with a garden that needed tending. Using the herbs we found, we made these fresh-tastic wraps for our first dinner there. —Chris Bugher, Asheville, North Carolina
Mini Zucchini Pizzas
This simple snack recipe is the perfect, low-carb way to satisfy your pizza cravings. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen
Bourbon Candied Bacon Deviled Eggs
At our house, it doesn't get any better than deviled eggs with bacon—bourbon candied bacon, that is. See if you can resist them. We can't. —Colleen Delawder, Herndon, Virginia
Broccoli-Cheddar Tassies
Our family adores broccoli casserole. I wanted to try it as an appetizer, so I used a pecan tassie recipe for the crust. The result? We're talking scrumptious. —Gail Gaiser, Ewing, New Jersey
Bacon Water Chestnut Wraps
The holidays around the house just wouldn't be the same without these classic wraps. Through the years, Christmas Eve guests have proven it's impossible to eat just one. —Laura Mahaffey, Annapolis, Maryland
Buffalo Chicken Potato Skins
Take two popular restaurant nibbles, put them together and you'll have an unforgettable appetizer for your next holiday get-together. —Bridget O'Connor, Round Lake Beach, Illinois
Heirloom Tomato Galette with Pecorino
I found beautiful heirloom tomatoes and had to show them off. In this easy galette, the tomatoes are tangy and the crust is beyond buttery. —Jessica Chang, Playa Vista, California
BBQ Chicken Bites
Chicken bites wrapped in bacon get a kick from Montreal seasoning and sweetness from barbecue sauce. We love the mix of textures. —Kathryn Dampier, Quail Valley, California
Balsamic-Glazed Fig & Pork Tenderloin
I have a huge fig tree that produces an abundance of figs. One year I tried drying some and developed this sweet and smoky recipe as a result. Now it's a regular at family gatherings. —Greg Fontenot, The Woodlands, Texas
Tomato and Corn Cheesy Pastry Bites
Local veggies and herbs have a magical knack for inspiring me to cook. After my CSA box arrived, I used the fresh ingredients to create this adorable appetizer. —Kristen Heigl, Staten Island, New York
Baked Pot Stickers with Dipping Sauce
Twisting these wonton wrappers like little candies makes them fuss-free, and the dipping sauce is packed with sweet heat. —Taylor Marsh, Algona, Iowa
Antipasto Cups
Turn salami slices into appetizer shells to fill with the veggies and cheese of your choice. —Melissa Obernesser, Utica, New York
Buffalo Chicken Deviled Eggs
My daughter Sara loves spicy Buffalo chicken and deviled eggs, so I combined the two. Make and chill a day ahead so the flavors mingle. —Robin Spires, Tampa, Florida
Dilly Cheese Ball
The whole family devours this herby cheese spread—even my son, the chef. Serve it with your favorite crackers. —Jane Vince, London, Ontario
Garlic Bread Mini Muffins
These little garlic bread bites make a terrific addition to any buffet spread. We make sure to serve them warm. —Kathy Yarosh, Apopka, Florida
Steak Crostini with Carrot-Horseradish Marmalade
I've been making little tweaks to this family favorite for years. Prep everything ahead, then layer up the crostini right before party time. —Greg Fontenot, The Woodlands, Texas
Pesto Pull-Apart Bread
I combined some of my favorite flavors in an easy bread to complement our Italian meals. I make the pesto, oven-dried tomatoes and roasted red peppers, but store-bought versions work too. —Sue Gronholz, Beaver Dam, Wisconsin (Field Editor),
Sweet Potato & Chorizo Croquettes
Chorizo and paprika add smokiness to these crispy bites. For a harvest party, make them into little pumpkins using pretzels sticks and cilantro leaves.—Taste of Home Test Kitchen, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Fried Prosciutto Tortellini
My take on Italian street food, these fried tortellini are crunchy, gooey good. For the sauce, use the best quality tomatoes you can find. —Angela Lemoine, Howell, New Jersey
Parmesan-Bacon Bubble Bread
When I needed to put some leftover bread dough to good use, I started with a recipe I often use for bubble bread and substituted savory ingredients for the sweet. —Lori McLain, Denton, Texas
Butternut-Gouda Pot Stickers
My family can't get enough butternut squash. I had some left over, so I used pot sticker wraps and veggies to create these fun little appetizers. —Carla Mendres, Winnipeg, Manitoba
Grilled Loaded Potato Rounds
My go-to recipe for outdoor potlucks is an awesome potato side. I prep everything and grill at the party. Pass with sour cream, cheese, bacon and chives. —Fay Moreland, Wichita Falls, Texas
Brie Appetizers with Bacon-Plum Jam
Among my friends, I'm known as the Pork Master because I love to cook just about every cut there is. These appetizers combine soft, mild Brie cheese with a sweet-sour bacon jam that has a touch of Sriracha sauce. —Rick Pascocello, New York, New York
Bacon & Sun-Dried Tomato Phyllo Tarts
Frozen mini phyllo tart shells are so convenient and easy to use. Just add a savory filling featuring sun-dried tomatoes and bacon, then pop them in the oven.—Patricia Quinn, Omaha, Nebraska
Little Pigs in a Hammock
Pigs in a blanket aren't just for kids! Dijon and Camembert transform this children's favorite into a version that's perfect for grown-ups. —Crystal Schlueter, Northglenn, Colorado
Coconut Chicken and Shrimp
I was looking for a fun, easy weeknight dinner based on our favorite shrimp dish that was healthier than fast food. This has become a favorite! —Susan Seymour, Valatie, New York
Chinese Meatballs
These were a huge hit at a cookout I attended recently! You can use two tablespoons of chopped crystallized ginger in place of the fresh ginger if you like. —Pat Barnes, Panama City, Florida
Bacon Cheddar Jalapenos
Take these cheesy, fiery appetizers straight to the grill so you can add a touch of smoke. We pass them with bowls of guacamole and sour cream. —Wayne Barnes, Montgomery, Alabama
Reuben Waffle Potato Appetizers
I love Reubens, so I turned this classic sammie into a fun appetizer with corned beef and sauerkraut on waffle fries. —Gloria Bradley, Naperville, Illinois
Turkey Sliders with Sesame Slaw
I'm a fan of sliders, especially if they are Asian inspired. Sweet Hawaiian rolls make them especially tasty. —Gloria Bradley, Naperville, Illinois
Smoked Pimiento Cheese Crostini
Pimiento cheese has long been a favorite in our family, so these bite-sized appetizers are a treat! I add Worcestershire sauce and hot sauce to give them a little kick. Caramelized onions create another layer of flavor. You can make the cheese and onions three to five days in advance; they store well. If you need to save time, you can use premade jalapeno pimiento cheese. —Caitlyn Bunch, Trenton, Georgia
Pickled Pepperoncini Deviled Eggs
It's hard to resist these adorable deviled trees on our buffet table. The avocado filling has pepperoncini and cilantro for extra zip. —Carmell Childs, Clawson, Utah
Curried Mushroom Empanadas
A rich mushroom filling is spiced with mild curry and wrapped in flaky pastry. These two-bite treats cross Indian flavor with classic Mexican empanadas for an appetizer that will disappear like magic! —Pat Cronin, Cotuit, Massachusetts
Italian Steak Bruschetta
This recipe combines my favorite things to eat: toast, steak, bruschetta topping and delicious pancetta. It's looks so pretty on the plate! This five-ingredient appetizer is easy to prepare but will have everyone thinking you spent a long time in the kitchen. —Devon Delaney, Westport, Connecticut
Buffalo Chicken Egg Rolls
One of my favorite slow cooker recipes is this impressive buffalo chicken egg rolls appetizer. You can wrap the filling in egg roll wraps and bake, or, for a bite-size version, use smaller won ton wraps. —Tara Odegaard, Omaha, Nebraska
Pulled Pork Doughnut Hole Sliders
This slider recipe was created by accident when we had a surplus of root beer from a party. Now we can't have barbecue any other way! —Eden Dranger, Los Angeles, California
Pork & Rice Meatballs
My appetizer meatballs combine two of my favorite Asian dishes —Chinese pork dumplings and steamed chicken balls. —Elizabeth Dumont, Madison, MS
Shrimp in Phyllo Cups
I almost didn't make these appetizers for last year's Christmas party because I was running out of time, but I knew they'd be a tasty hit. Simple to make, the cups have few ingredients and look beautiful on the plate—very gourmet! This turned out to be one of the night's favorites, and they just flew off the plate. —Terri Edmunds, Naperville, Illinois
Herbed Party Potato Wedges
I used to make these potatoes as a side dish and one day tried them out as an appetizer for a party. What a hit! They are great finger food and taste good at room temperature, and the herbs can be varied however you like. The convenience of these easy, inexpensive appetizers is awesome. —Amy Eyler, Ellisville, Missouri
Grilled Cherry-Glazed Chicken Wings
When I take these grilled wings to events, there are never any leftovers! Friends and family love them. —Ashley Gable, Atlanta, Georgia
Roasted Chicken and Brie Holly Mini Bites
I got the idea for these appetizers from my favorite sandwich at a local restaurant—a symphony of sweet fig, roasted apple, melted brie and tangy garlic mayonnaise. I re-created this delectable combination in a quick appetizer with bright red cranberries and green spinach to give it a holiday twist. These scrumptious bites only take about 20 minutes, but taste like you spent hours; you can also make them a few days in advance, then warm them in the microwave for 20-30 seconds before serving. They're the perfect party appetizer! —Terri Gilson, Calgary, Alberta
Gingered Lemon Cheese Balls
Roll your cheese balls in the gingersnap crumbs just before serving to keep the cookie bits crisp and crunchy —a nice contrast to the smooth, creamy spread underneath. —Libby Walp, Chicago, Illinois
Asparagus Wraps
Asparagus makes lovely finger food, especially wrapped in pastry and tasty filling. Easily assembled, it's perfect for weeknight noshing or something a little fancier for entertaining. —Linda Hall, Evington, Virginia
Rosemary Sausage Meatballs
This recipe was created as an hors d'oeuvre for a friend's wedding and became an instant hit and family treasure. Enjoy! —Steve Hansen, Redmond, Washington
Asian Wraps
This recipe is just like any other Asian wrap, but with more delicious and healthy flavor. Instead of ordering Chinese, you'll be making these yourself! —Melissa Hansen, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Orange-Glazed Chicken & Chorizo Meatballs
These tasty southwestern meatballs warm up a buffet. I add pomegranate seeds, jalapeno pepper jelly and cilantro to make everything pop with color. —Jeanne Holt, Mendota Heights, Minnesota
Pressure Cooker Garlic-Dill Deviled Eggs
Easter isn't complete without deviled eggs. I like to experiment with my recipes, and was pleasantly pleased with how the fresh dill really perked up the flavor of these irresistible appetizers. —Kami Horch, Frankfort, Maine
One-Bite Tamales
Clever little meatballs deliver the flavor and rich sauce of a traditional tamale in a bite-sized portion. They're a delightfully different addition to a holiday spread. —Dolores Jaycox, Gretna, Louisiana
Crab Phyllo Cups
I always like a little extra chili sauce on top of these easy snacks. If you're out of crab, try them with water-packed tuna. —Johnna Johnson, Scottsdale, Arizona
Florentine Almond Artichoke Mounds
I always enjoyed traditional artichoke-cheese dip, and for a party, I wanted to create a new appetizer that was a spin on that. This original creation is a bit reminiscent of the dip recipe, and works well on a buffet. —Sherry Johnston, Green Cove Springs, Florida
Portobello Mushroom and Cream Cheese Taquitos
This party appetizer was inspired by a dish I saw on an episode of Top Chef. I simplified it a little and tweaked the flavors a bit. These can be made ahead and reheated in a 250° oven for 10 minutes. —Lily Julow, Lawrenceville, Georgia
Honey-Mint Lamb Skewers
My hearty lamb bites are delicious and convenient. Assemble them the day before, then pop them under the broiler when the party starts. —Trisha Kruse, Eagle, Idaho
Grilled Zucchini with Peanut Chicken
Zucchini slices make perfect finger food. It's fun to make a topping for zucchini and a good solution for a never-ending crop. — Elisabeth Larsen, Pleasant Grv, Utah
Turkey Sliders with Sweet Potato "Buns"
In this healthier take on sliders, I sandwich a burger between roasty slices of sweet potato. My wife took one bite and approved these tasty little guys. —Guy Martino, Charleston, South Carolina
Spicy Crab Salad Tapas
I served these at a party and everyone went wild! These delicious morsels have a crispy flaky outside filled with creamy sweet crab that has a little kick. I used scalloped-edge cookie cutters to cut my pastry, but you can use a small biscuit cutter. —Vanessa Mason, Summerdale, Alabama
Sweet Pea Pesto Crostini
I made a healthier spin on my favorite celebrity chef's recipe by subbing in vegetable broth for some of the oil and going easy on the cheese. To top crostini, use this recipe for a pastelike pesto. For use on pasta, add more broth for a saucelike consistency. —Amber Massey, Argyle, Texas
Broccoli & Chive Stuffed Mini Peppers
There's plenty of both crunch and cream in these party appetizers. Fresh chives help them really stand out. —Jean McKenzie, Vancouver, Washington
Rustic Tuscan Pepper Bruschetta
If you love sweet red, yellow and orange peppers, pair them with fresh mint for a cold kitchen appetizer. Marinate for up to one hour before assembling. —Noelle Myers, Grand Forks, North Dakota
Honey and Ale Pulled Chicken Sliders
Score big with your guests with a little bit of sweet heat! This recipe works well for a football party—the extra liquid in the slow cooker keeps the chicken nice and juicy all day long. —Julie Peterson, Crofton, Maryland
Deep-Fried Mac & Cheese Shells
I created this deep-friend mac and cheese recipe for my husband, who loves mac & cheese. He describes this recipe as "unbelievably delicious" because of the crispy deep-fried coating and the creamy richness on the inside. —Shirley Rickis, Lady Lake, Florida
Arugula Pizza
This pizza is great served as an appetizer when family or friends get together. My girlfriends and I love it because it has that sophisticated gourmet touch, and it's healthy, too! This also serves 4 for a main course. —Annette Riva, Naperville, Illinois
Wasabi Crab Cakes
With wasabi in both the crab cakes and the dipping sauce, this festive appetizer brings its own heat to the holiday party. —Marie Rizzio, Interlochen, Michigan
Maryland Corn Pops
Fresh-picked sweet corn is a big thing in Maryland. Here's my homespun version of Mexican street corn. —Kristie Schley, Severna Park, Maryland
Fried Chicken and Pulled Pork Cornbread Poppers
These fun little apps are an instant conversation starter wherever they're served. We love them on game day, but they'd be a hit at brunch, too. —Crystal Schlueter, Babbitt, Minnesota
Sun-Dried Tomato Goat Cheese Empanadas
I created this appetizer because I entertain a lot and am always trying to think of things I can do ahead of time. I always need to make extra because people love them so much! —Lynn Scully, Rancho Santa Fe, California
Baked Baby Potatoes with Olive Pesto
These little cuties pack all the appeal of a dinner baked potato into the perfect bite-sized appetizer. I top off each one with a dollop of sour cream and coarsely ground pepper. —Sarah Shaikh, Mumbai, India
Bacon-Wrapped Blue Cheese Shrimp
Blue cheese, bacon and basil pack big flavor into a couple of bites. To save time, you can assemble the skewers the night before and then serve them hot from the broiler on the day. —Vivi Taylor, Middleburg, Florida
Ham & Brie Pastries
Growing up, I loved pocket pastries. Now, with a busy family, I need quick bites. My spin on the classic ham and cheese delivers as a snack or for supper. —Jennifer Tidwell, Fair Oaks, California
Sesame-Beef Pot Stickers
I enjoy having these little dumplings as a late-night snack while I'm watching television. They also work well as a quick appetizer for parties. —Carolyn Turner, Reno, Nevada
Roasted Buffalo Cauliflower Bites
Try these savory bites for a kickin' appetizer that's healthy, too! —Emily Tyra, Traverse City, Michigan
Lemon-Herb Salmon Toasts
Quick, light and tasty, my salmon toasts make irresistible finger food. —Christie Wells, Lake Villa, Illinois


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There are eight main areas of life that people might seek improvement in, which include relationships, health, home environment, career, emotional wellness, finances, fun and leisure, and personal growth. Whenever one or more of these areas are out of balance, people seek the help of a life coach.
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What's the difference between life coaching and counselling?
Life coaching is not counselling, even though there are similarities. Counselling uses therapeutic modalities and looks into the client's past whereas coaching focuses on the present and future. Counselling helps emotionally fragile clients work through their struggles and problems.
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US urged to keep track of its Iraq arms supply
London - Amnesty International has called on the United States to keep track of the weapons it supplied to Iraq following confirmation by Washington that it could not account for $1 billion worth of arms and other military equipment handed to Baghdad.
The revelation came after the rights group obtained a declassified US Department of Defence audit from September 2016 via a Freedom of Information request.
In its report, Amnesty International said the United States "did not have accurate, up-to-date records on the quantity and location" of arms pouring into Kuwait and Iraq destined for use by the Iraqi Army, Shia militias and Kurdish peshmerga forces in the fight against the Islamic State (ISIS).
"[This audit] makes for especially sobering reading given the long history of leakage of US arms to multiple armed groups committing atrocities in Iraq, including the armed group calling itself the Islamic State," Patrick Wilcken, Amnesty International's arms control and human rights researcher, said in a statement.
The arms transfers include tens of thousands of assault rifles, hundreds of mortar rounds and hundreds of Humvee armoured vehicles, the rights group said.
"This should be an urgent wake-up call for the United States and all countries supplying arms to Iraq to urgently shore up checks and controls. Sending millions of dollars' worth of arms into a black hole and hoping for the best is not a viable counterterrorism strategy; it is just reckless," said Wilcken.
"Any state selling arms to Iraq must show that there are strict measures in place to make sure the weapons will not be used to violate rights. Without these safeguards, no transfer should take place," he added.
In a January report, Amnesty International accused Iraq's Shia militias of "using arms from Iraqi military stockpiles, provided by the United States, Europe, Russia and Iran, to commit war crimes, revenge attacks and other atrocities."
Observers said the rights violations mar the campaign to destroy ISIS, which is gradually losing ground in the city of Mosul and other areas in Iraq.
Germany's Der Spiegel magazine recently reported that Iraqi forces were involved in the killing, torture and rape of ISIS suspects. The allegations were made by an Iraqi photographer who said he witnessed the abuses while embedded with an Iraqi police unit in Mosul.
Photographs published by Der Spiegel prompted Iraq's Interior Ministry to begin an investigation into human rights violations allegations. "Legal measures will be applied… against wrongdoers," ministry spokesman Brigadier-General Saad Maan told the Associated Press (AP).
Brett McGurk, US envoy for the global coalition against ISIS, praised Iraqi security forces for having "bravely placed civilian protection as top priority" in Mosul but added to the AP that "individuals or units failing to uphold that standard… must be investigated and held accountable."
Iraqi forces are gearing up for the final assault to dislodge ISIS from the small territory it still holds in the western half of Mosul. Iraqi officials say the days of ISIS in Mosul are numbered as the militants control just 8% of western Mosul, which includes the Old City.
The US-backed military campaign was launched in October and the city's eastern half was declared liberated in January but the advance in the west was frequently slowed by ISIS's resilience and the group's holding of hundreds of thousands of civilians as human shields.
About 500,000 civilians have reportedly fled western Mosul since February, with reports surfacing on the horrors of life under ISIS. The United Nations warned another 200,000 may be forced to flee.
In the rest of Iraq, a series of ISIS bombings in Baghdad and Basra killed at least 27 people. Troubles in Iraq, however, are not confined to ISIS.
"Once ISIS is defeated in Mosul, the greatest challenge to the Iraqi government is to reconcile the differences between the Shia-dominated government, the Sunnis out west and the Kurds to the north," US Marine Corps Lieutenant-General Vincent Stewart, the head of the US Defence Intelligence Agency, said at a US Senate hearing.
Iraq's Kurdish authorities said they planned to have a referendum in October on whether the semi-autonomous Kurdistan region would remain part of Iraq. "Kurdish independence is on a trajectory where it is probably not if but when and it will complicate the situation unless there's an agreement in Baghdad," Stewart said.
"Failure to address those challenges, coming up with a political solution will ultimately result in conflict among all of the parties to resolve this and going back to what could devolve into a civil strife in Iraq," he added.
The Kurdish-majority region, whose parliament has not convened since October 2015, is itself embroiled in a power struggle by rival political groups and protests against corruption.
Masoud Barzani, president of the Kurdistan Regional Government since 2005, has remained in his post even after his second term ended in 2013 and was subsequently extended by parliament until August 2015.


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This Company Helped Push Vegan Food Into the Mainstream
When Daniel Staackmann first decided to go vegan at 15 years old, his meal options were limited.
He lived in the Chicago suburbs—land of deep dish pizza and hot dogs, home of meatloaf and mac and cheese—and in 1992, there were few products available that catered to veganism. Soy milk was a chalky substance sold in aseptic packs and there were hardly any options stocked on grocery store shelves. Needless to say, he ate a lot of peanut butter and jelly sandwiches and pasta to start.
Still, Staackmann remained committed to being vegan. He didn't feel right consuming animal-based products when there were other foods he could eat. Eventually, he discovered two stores within 20 miles of his suburb that sold vegan goods, and experimented with a vegetarian cookbook that expanded his cooking horizons.
Those experiences helped lead Staackmann to see an opening in the market for seitan (a protein-rich meat alternative made from wheat). In 2005, he started Upton's Naturals with an Italian-seasoned seitan, and distributed the meat alternative to restaurants in Chicago and, later, Whole Foods.
Today, the products, with a suave, 1920s-era gentleman on the packaging, have become a mainstay at grocery stores across the country and internationally in Canada, Europe, Australia and Asia. The company's offerings include pre-seasoned, ready-to-cook meat alternatives like seitan and young jackfruit in styles like chorizo and chili lime carnitas, as well as meals like Ch'eesy Mac and Thai curry noodles.
The independently-owned company's mission has been to make all-natural vegan products more accessible, and as veganism has become more popular, so too has the company. Upton's opened a restaurant—Upton's Breakroom—and will soon be moving into a new, 42,000-square-foot office in Chicago to accommodate expanding distribution.
Rewire sat down with Staackmann to discuss the company's origins and the growing market for vegan products today.
Rewire: How did you come up with the idea to enter the market with a seitan product?
Daniel Staackmann: I was 24 years old, and I wanted to do something in food that may also include some activism. Seitan is a favorite of mine, and at the time, there was one national brand and only a couple restaurants making their own locally. I thought if there is any opportunity in a product like that, that's the one. The world didn't need another cookie company.
Rewire: Why did you decide to start with a product rather than a restaurant?
DS: I knew restaurants were a very difficult business. I wouldn't have opened (Upton's Breakroom) downstairs if it wasn't attached to the factory (and) didn't have a built-in audience and other purposes, like to feed the staff or test products. And restaurants are a lot more expensive. You can't just open a restaurant in a shared kitchen for a by-the-hour rate. It seemed realistic to start with literally no money and build organically.
Rewire: When you first started your company more than 10 years ago, did people know about veganism?
DS: We used to label the package "vegetarian/vegan" because we were afraid that not many people knew what the word "vegan" meant. When the movie "Forks Over Knives" came out, it helped raised people's awareness. Still, there weren't that many restaurants that were vegetarian, let alone vegan. Now, I'd say there are at least 15 vegan restaurants, maybe more in the city. You can go to almost any restaurant and they have a vegan option—even Chipotle.
Rewire: How did you build awareness of your product in order to get it into stores?
DS: Once we got the first product down, which was Italian seitan, we pitched it to a handful of restaurants to see if people were interested. We received a good response, so we saved up to get into our own space, expanded distribution, and then started with a few Whole Foods stores. From there we took it to all the Whole Foods stores in Chicago, then all the stores in the region. They were very helpful in our growth.
Rewire: You went to Thailand to find a partner for your jackfruit products. What did it take to bring that product to shelves?
DS: We first discovered jackfruit at a Nepalese restaurant in Madison, Wisconsin, of all places. It was in a curry dish. We did some research online and saw that people were also using it for barbecue and tacos, but you could only get it in a 20-ounce can that had preservatives in it and was only sold at Asian specialty food stores. We thought it'd be great if there was a natural alternative to that that was more or less ready to eat.
But none of the people producing the cans wanted anything to do with us. I'd call them up and they'd say, "You don't want that. Americans aren't interested." It took getting on a plane and traveling all over Southeast Asia and India trying to find that partner. We ended up finding a business partner in Thailand, who had been in business many years and had all the equipment.
Rewire: What does it mean to you to see vegan options expand into the mainstream?
DS: I'm still shocked it happened because veganism was such an uncool thing and such a challenge when I started. I just hope that we can help people with some of those additional options of foods to eat.


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