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The 10th China International Edible Oil & Olive Oil Exhibition 2016
On: May 11, 2016 By: oliveoil Posted in Olive Oil Exhibitions & Trade Shows
10th China (Guangzhou) International Edible Oil & Olive Oil Exhibition 2016. This exhibition will be held on June 29-July 1, 2016.We are sincerely to invite you to join us. As part of 10th IOE China 2016, 2016 International Olive Oil Competition will be held at the same time.
IOE had been successfully held for nine editions, attracts most excellent oversea and domestic edible oil and olive oil manufacturers, importers and exporters, agents and distributors participate, has been recognized the largest, most professional, most authoritative edible oil industry exhibition.Attached please find IOE E-Brochure for your reference.
From 2014, The International Olive Oil Council supports the exhibition as a guilder to held conference and activities to standardize the China olive oil market with IOE organization. Our aim is to provide the most professional platform for the oversea olive oil manufacturers and exporters, and set up the international standard of high quality olive oils in China market.
As a business trade show, IOE committee will provide the top trade show platform and for the oversea enterprises who want to explore the business in China.
IOE 2016-Invitation Letter
IOE China 2015 Post Show Report
For enquiries, please contact:
Mrs.Yuki Lee
Email: Ioechina@yeah.net
http://www.ioechina.org/
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10th China (Guangzhou) International Edible Oil & Olive Oil Exhibition 2016. This exhibition will be held on June 29-July 1, 2016.We are sincerely to invite you to join us. As part of 10th IOE China 2016, 2016 International Olive Oil Competition will be held at the same...
Sensory Evaluation of Olive Oil Certificate Course by UC Davis
On: May 11, 2016 By: oliveoil Posted in Olive Oil Business News
This year's Sensory Evaluation of Olive Oil Certificate Course will be held from 06/14/2016 to 06/17/2016. The essential sensory course for the professional buyer, importer, category manager, producer, or anyone who wants to gain expertise in evaluating olive oil. Sensory, culinary, chemistry and policy experts guide you through a unique tasting and educational odyssey. The lessons are useful for tasters at any level of experience.
Those who attend will learn about the science of tasting from a sensory scientist with years of industry experience; evaluate more than 60 oils using official blue tasting glasses; review positive attributes and common defects; receive training like an olive oil sensory panel member; get instant feedback on how you compare with other tasters using our advanced sensory software; experience a world tour of olive oils from Spain, Italy, Greece, and the New World; understand the secrets of award-winning olive oils; try your hand at olive oil blending; take a final exam to assess your progress; and receive a Master Certificate upon course completion.
This training will take place at the Silverado Vineyard Sensory Theater of the Robert Mondavi Institute for Wine and Food Science (Davis) and will be taught by Dan Flynn, executive director of the UC Davis Olive Center; Sue Langstaff, an olive oil sensory panel leader and the owner of Applied Sensory, LLC; Selina Wang, research director of the UC Davis Olive Center; and Deborah Madison, founding chef of Greens restaurants in San Francisco and Cafe Escalera in Santa Fe, MN.
This year's Sensory Evaluation of Olive Oil Certificate Course will be held from 06/14/2016 to 06/17/2016. The essential sensory course for the professional buyer, importer, category manager, producer, or anyone who wants to gain expertise in evaluating olive oil. Sensory,...
IOC publishes its market report analyzing olive oil production in Iran
The International Olive Council (IOC) publishes its latest market report analyzing the evolution and situation of the olive oil production in Iran, a member of this organization since January 2004 and will host the 47th meeting of the Advisory Committee together with an interregional seminar on quality, marketing and biodiversity, to be held in Tehran next 16 and 17 May.
Iran shares many geographical features and historical roots with the Mediterranean countries, which are home to the major known cultivars of olive. Lying on the edges of the Eastern Mediterranean, it is the cradle of ancient civilisations and the possible birthplace of the olive tree. Much uncertainty surrounds the early history of olive growing in Iran although the olive tree is mentioned in ancient Iranian religious hymns dating back two thousand years ago.
The bulk of Iran's varietal heritage is to be found in the valley of Sefi-Rud, Tarom and Manjil, some 60–70 km away from the shores of the Caspian Sea. Olive cultivars are distributed across the provinces of Gilan, Zanjan and Golestan in the North and Khozestan and Fars in the South. Some parts of Gilan (Loshan, Manjil, Rodbar, Aliabad, Jodaky, Vakhman, Bahramabad, Kalashtar, Koshk, Rostamabad, and Ganjeh) are the most important olive producing areas in the country.
Most of the olives grown in Iran belong to 10 traditional cultivars: Mari, Zard, Rowghani, Gelooleh, Shengeh, Khormazeitoon, Khara, Dakal, Dezful and Fishomi.
The predominant climate is continental with cold winters and hot dry summers. On the plateau, the climate is arid and rainfall is less than 250 mm per year. Tehran, at the foot of the southern slopes of the Elburz Mountains, receives only 230 mm of precipitation whereas the coastline of the Caspian Sea receives more than 1 000 mm.
The land is often cultivated on both mountainous terrain and elevations between 100 and 150 m above sea level.
The International Olive Council (IOC) publishes its latest market report analyzing the evolution and situation of the olive oil production in Iran, a member of this organization since January 2004 and will host the 47th meeting of the Advisory Committee together with an interregional...
National Congress do Azeite-Azeite do Alentejo in Portugal
On: May 9, 2016 By: oliveoil Posted in Olive Oil Business News
The Portuguese city of Moura will host next May 13th the third edition of the National Congress do Azeite-Azeite do Alentejo, which will include three panel discussions with leading industry professionals who will discuss the situation in the olive sector and the latest technologies applied to culture of the olive tree.
As recorded by the program of the meeting, following the opening of the congress, will take place the panel discussion on the sector (moderated by Luis Chrysostom, of the Agricultural Cooperative de Moura and Barrancos, CRL) which will involve Mário Joaquim Abreu e Lima, of the Associação Interprofissional da Fileira Oleícola; Cortez João de Loba, from Herdade Maria da Guarda; José Ventura, from the Cooperative Dos Olivicultores de Valpaços, CRL; and Rodrigo Caeiro, from Carmim, CRL.
The congress is organized by the Municipality of Moura and the Center for Studies and Promotion of Oil of Alentejo, a non-profit organization created in 1999 that aims to stimulate and strengthen the sector of olive oil in this Portuguese region.Based in Moura, this association gathers today around 60% of oil production in the region of Alentejo, and next to its producers, are part of the institutions linked to the sector such as state agencies, municipalities and universities.In the scope of activities of this center highlights the recognition process of Alentejo EVOO as part of the Protected Geographical Indication; the organization of the "National Extra Virgin Olive Oil Competition", part of the National Fair of Agriculture; as well as the National Fair of olive growing, Olivomoura.
E-mail: cepaal@azeitedoalentejo.pt
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The Portuguese city of Moura will host next May 13th the third edition of the National Congress do Azeite-Azeite do Alentejo, which will include three panel discussions with leading industry professionals who will discuss the situation in the olive sector and the latest technologies...
Why Extra Virgin Olive Oil Is The King Of The Mediterranean Diet
On: May 6, 2016 By: oliveoil Posted in Olive Oil - Health and Beauty Benefits
In the Mediterranean diet, everything revolves around this essential ingredient because of its taste and nutritional aspects, but it is also a cultural matter. Olive oil—that is, extra virgin olive oil, because we are talking about the most widely touted member of the family—boasts unique nutritional characteristics. Because it is rich in vitamins and essential fats (the ones we cannot do without in our diet, as emphasized by the WHO's latest guidelines) and because it is suited to all palates and dishes thanks to the immense number of varieties that are available. Italy produces huge quantities and, in fact, only two of its regions—Piedmont and Valle d'Aosta—do not grow olives. But this yellow gold flows freely everywhere else, from one end of the peninsula to the other, with different characteristics depending on where it is made.
The oil can be fruity or not, and have more or less body, and range in acidity. Just like wine. To grasp all its facets, you should taste it without cooking it: in other words, just drizzle it right onto the dish you're making or add it at the very end. This will maintain all its culinary qualities as well as its advantages in terms of wellness. Extra virgin olive oil is distinguished from plain virgin oil by specific sensory and chemical characteristics. According to EU regulations, olive oil can be defined as extra virgin only if it has a maximum acidity of no more than 0.8% (versus 2% for just virgin oil).
Then variables in terms of taste and aroma are also considered. The perfect equation calls for a balance between the fruity components and the slightly piquant ones (caused by polyphenols). After that, it's just a matter of preference and provenance, but there's one thing to bear in mind: complete traceability. The label must clearly indicate not only that it is a superior-quality oil made only from olives and strictly with mechanical processes, but also that the origin of the olives is Italy. And not just that it was produced in Italy. Here are some of the best- known provenances.
In the Mediterranean diet, everything revolves around this essential ingredient because of its taste and nutritional aspects, but it is also a cultural matter. Olive oil—that is, extra virgin olive oil, because we are talking about the most widely touted member of the family—boasts...
Sales of olive oil in Germany reached a total of 34.7 million liters in 2015
Sales of olive oil in Germany reached in 2015 a market share of 18.1%, according to the Union for the Promotion of Oil and Protein Plants – UFOP, that also notes that rapeseed oil continues to lead the list of the most popular oils among German consumers.
Thus, in 2015, the quantity of this oil purchased by consumers in this country increased once again over the previous year, this time by 2.4%, reaching a new record of 78.5 million liters, as recorded by the international newsletter of the Spanish Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Environment (Magrama).
In this sense, its market share remained, for the second consecutive year, above 40% and gained ground against the sunflower, of which about 52 million liters were sold and to which corresponded a market share of 27,2%, followed by olive oil.
The UFOP noted that German consumers are positive about the rapeseed oil, especially for its fatty acid composition and variety of use, as well as the fact that it is of domestic origin.
According to the association, the 2016 harvest is estimated to reach 5.4 or 5.9 million rapeseeds which will produce more than 2.2 million tons of oil intended for consumption or processing purposes.
Sales of olive oil in Germany reached in 2015 a market share of 18.1%, according to the Union for the Promotion of Oil and Protein Plants – UFOP, that also notes that rapeseed oil continues to lead the list of the most popular oils among German consumers. Thus, in 2015,...
OLIVE JAPAN 2016 WINNERS LIST UPLOADED !!
On: May 1, 2016 By: oliveoil Posted in Extra Virgin Olive Oil Competitions, Olive Oil Business News
The OLIVE JAPAN International Extra Virgin Olive Oil Competition is one of the premier olive oil competitions in the world, bringing together the highest standards of integrity and professionalism in awarding medals to the best oils from around the globe.
This is the forth year of OLIVE JAPAN International Competition, Japan as the one of the most important market for olive oil in the world. The judges are invited from key major olive oil production countries and Japan, under recommendation by the Olive Oil Sommelier Association of Japan. (OSAJ).
Olive Japan has published the full list of winners (Premier Medal, Gold Medal and Silver Medal) in this contest, which has recognized EVOOs from Italy, Portugal, United States, Australia, Chile, Argentina, Uruguay, Turkey, New Zealand, Japan, Greece, Croatia, France, Israel, Morocco, Slovenia and South Africa.
The organizer is the Olive Oil Sommelier Association of Japan (OSAJ), Japan's sole professional organization for training and certifying olive oil experts, which is independent from any commercial body of the olive and olive oil.
Olive Japan 2016 had total 600 entries from 21 countries around the world. After 3 days serious and enjoyable judge sessions, this contest has decided to awards: 11 Premier Medals, 213 Gold Medals and 196 Silver Medals.
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The OLIVE JAPAN International Extra Virgin Olive Oil Competition is one of the premier olive oil competitions in the world, bringing together the highest standards of integrity and professionalism in awarding medals to the best oils from around the globe. This is the forth year...
Alimentaria goes even further at the edition marking its 40th anniversary
The great Spanish food and drink fair Alimentaria , which closes today at the Gran Via Exhibition Centre in Barcelona, managed to attract visitors from 157 countries (16 more than in 2014), underlining its international pulling power and efficient role at galvanising exports for sector companies. The show also left a very positive impact on attendees, as shown by the reactivation of domestic demand in view of the rise in consumption.
The 4,000 exhibitors came from 78 different countries and of the 140,000 registered visitors, 32% were international, reflecting the tremendous potential of this event, which has consolidated its leadership as one of the benchmark European trade shows in the sector with innovation and gastronomy as two of its main cornerstones.
The great Spanish food and drink fair Alimentaria , which closes today at the Gran Via Exhibition Centre in Barcelona, managed to attract visitors from 157 countries (16 more than in 2014), underlining its international pulling power and efficient role at galvanising exports...
The prevalence of fraudulently labeled olive oil imported into the United States
On: April 29, 2016 By: oliveoil Posted in Olive Oil Business News
Last Tuesday, the U.S. House Agricultural Committee submitted a report detailing concerns over "the prevalence of adulterated and fraudulently labeled olive oil imported into the United States and sold to American consumers." In addition to false marketing claims, mislabeled olive oils may pose "a serious health risk to consumers who are allergic to seed oil," which is often used as a filler in cheaper olive oils, the report claims.
Imported oils account for more than 95 percent of olive oil consumed in the United States, which imports about $1.1 billion worth of olive oil annually. In January, a 60 Minutes report found that up to 80 percent of the extra virgin olive oil sold in American supermarkets may be diluted with substandard olive oils—or may even be a different cheap oil altogether that's been scented and colored.
Following in the steps of Italian lawmakers who recently stepped up efforts to combat olive oil fraud within the country, the U.S. is giving the FDA nine months to " take a sampling of imported olive oil to determine if it is adulterated or misbranded," report on its findings to Congress, and make recommendations on how to address the problem.
The committee suggests that consumers may benefit from some type of labeling system to note relative oil purity and demarcate certain additives.
Last Tuesday, the U.S. House Agricultural Committee submitted a report detailing concerns over "the prevalence of adulterated and fraudulently labeled olive oil imported into the United States and sold to American consumers." In addition to false marketing claims, mislabeled...
Study: Olive-sourced hydroxytyrosol effective in biscuits
On: April 26, 2016 By: oliveoil Posted in Olive Oil News & Articles
bioavailable, extensively metabolised and rapidly eliminated, contributing to a decrease of plasma oxidised-LDL. Therefore, biscuits can be considered an efficient vehicle to deliver HT," the Spanish researchers wrote in the journal Food Chemistry.
Olive oil phenol HT has been proven in numerous studies to positively influence cardiovascular health by protecting LDL particles from oxidative damage.
In 2011 this evidence was given the stamp of approval by the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) when olive oil polyphenols was awarded a rare health claim. This captured the interest of the food and ingredients industry and since then the market for HT has been hot.
Narrow scope
However, the scope of the EFSA claim is limited to the application of HT and its derivatives in the olive oil matrix and relates to 'chronic consumption'.
"Any claim with hydroxytyrosol in a different food matrix requires a study to assess the capacity of hydroxytyrosol to protect LDL against oxidation," lead researcher Raquel Mateos told NutraIngredients.
She explained: "Bioavailability of food components may vary positively or negatively depending on the food it is contained in. Previous studies have reported that the bioavailability of phenols in olive oil declines in food matrices other than olive oil. There are few studies on the bioavailability of hydroxytyrosol in foods other than oil and none in cereal based matrices, to our knowledge."
This research gap coupled with the restriction on how the EFSA claim could be applied prompted Spanish biscuit and pastries manufacturer Adam Foods SL to approach the Institute of Food Science, Technology and Nutrition (ICTAN-CSIC) to evaluate the bioavailability of HT in biscuits.
From the researchers' point of view, the driver for the study was to help encourage uptake of the phenol by facilitating its inclusion in an increased range of products.
"Biscuits are widely consumed by all population groups, hence being an interesting food option for enrichment with bioactive ingredients to deliver healthy compounds to consumers. Therefore this study was aimed at assessing the absorption and metabolism of HT, contained in biscuits, in volunteers," the researchers said.
bioavailable, extensively metabolised and rapidly eliminated, contributing to a decrease of plasma oxidised-LDL. Therefore, biscuits can be considered an efficient vehicle to deliver HT," the Spanish researchers wrote in the journal Food Chemistry. Olive oil phenol HT has been...
Higher olive oil production in Spain could help stabilize prices
Olive oil production in Spain is now predicted to be 16 per cent higher than what was originally forecast for the 2015-2016 period, something that looks set to help stabilize prices.
Experts in the industry were expecting a smaller harvest, and around 1,200,000 tonnes in total production, reports Efeagro.com. However, Spanish olive oil giant, Deoleo is now reporting that production is set to amount to 1,400,000 tonnes.
Available information for the 2015-2016 period so far (until February 2016) indicates that already 1,357,000 tonnes have been registered.
Average production for the last ten years has been 1,200,000 tonnes, hence the results are thought to be a considerable improvement. This is expected to have a positive impact on the price of olive oil, since lower supplies last year had lead to unstable prices.
According to Deoleo, the predicted available product, including the imports and remaining stock from last year, amounts to around 1,700,000 tonnes – plenty to cover the domestic market and increase exports.
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Olive oil production in Spain is now predicted to be 16 per cent higher than what was originally forecast for the 2015-2016 period, something that looks set to help stabilize prices. Experts in the industry were expecting a smaller harvest, and around 1,200,000 tonnes in total...
Portugal Sees 75% Growth in Olive Oil Production
Portugal produced 106,000 tonnes of olive oil in 2015, which is 75 percent more than in 2014 and the highest figure since 1961.
Last year's production was the third highest in the last 100 years and the Casa do Azeite, an association representing producers and olive oil packers, has revised upwards its production forecasts for the next four years.
The general secretary of Casa do Azeite, Mariana Matos, told Publico that the initial forecast was to reach 100,000 tonnes in 2020, but the good results achieved in the last season have led the group to anticipate production of between 120,000 and 130,000 tonnes in the next four years.
Difficulties in two of Portugal's main markets, Brazil and Angola, which together account for 50 per cent of olive oil exports, impacted foreign sales last year. For the first time in recent years, exports dropped 4 per cent in volume. However, they grew 17 per cent in value to €436.5 million due to increased prices.
Despite the growth in olive oil production, the country remains in fourth position among the leading European producers, behind Spain, Italy and Greece.
Portugal produced 106,000 tonnes of olive oil in 2015, which is 75 percent more than in 2014 and the highest figure since 1961. Last year's production was the third highest in the last 100 years and the Casa do Azeite, an association representing producers and olive oil packers,...
EU grant of 606,000€ for the Oleum project to combat fraud in olive oil
The Instituto de la Grasa, belonging to the Spanish National Research Council (CSIC), has managed by a consortium -in which 20 institutions from 15 countries are present- a grant of 606,000 euros from the European Union (EU) for the Oleum project, which will generate innovative, more effective and harmonized analytical solutions to detect and combat the most common and emerging fraud in olive oil also being able to verify its quality.
In a statement, the agency has stated that the amount has been granted through the Horizon 2020 call, in relation to the food crisis, fraud in the food chain and food control under fraudulent activities. Twenty consortiums presented to this call which finally chose Oleum project, whose total budget is 5 million euros.
In this consortium participate numerous chemical experts that make up the expert groups of the regulatory olive oil institutions, such as the European Union (EU) and the International Olive Council (IOC). Also, a total of eight of these experts participate in the consortium.
The Instituto de la Grasa, belonging to the Spanish National Research Council (CSIC), has managed by a consortium -in which 20 institutions from 15 countries are present- a grant of 606,000 euros from the European Union (EU) for the Oleum project, which will generate innovative,...
International Olive Oil Contest Masters of San Remo Awards
On: April 18, 2016 By: oliveoil Posted in Extra Virgin Olive Oil Competitions
The competition, organized for the first time in 2016 by Masters of Olive Oil, seeks to promote the knowledge and use olive oil extra virgin correct, healthy and positive way, spreading its culture and informing consumers about their benefits Health.
It also aims to contribute to the dissemination of extra virgin olive oil and promote its use in international markets; transmitting the nutritional benefits of this food as a fundamental component of the Mediterranean Diet; promoting the winning companies in particular (and all producers who have managed to produce excellent EVOOs in general) among consumers, distributors, importers and retail chains in international markets; and encourage consumption.
EVOOs from Spain, Italy, France, Greece and Israel have been awarded in these categories: Low Fruity Olive Oils, Medium Fruity Olive Oils, High Fruity Olive Oils, Monovarietal Olive Oil, Blend Olive Oil, Organic Olive Oil and Ligurian Olive Oils.
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The competition, organized for the first time in 2016 by Masters of Olive Oil, seeks to promote the knowledge and use olive oil extra virgin correct, healthy and positive way, spreading its culture and informing consumers about their benefits Health. It also aims to contribute...
World's TOP100 Extra Virgin Olive Oils by EVOOLEUM
The organizers of the EVOOLEUM Awards International Competition, has announced the EVOO TOP100 which is to say the 100 extra virgin olive oils that have obtained the highest score among the 300 samples submitted to a contest that was born with the aim to recognize the quality of the best EVOOs worldwide, and that once developed the selection process, can claim that the goal has been amply fulfilled, relying on the most rigorous methodology and a spectacular international jury which has formed its Tasting Panel.
After the relevant reception, organoleptic assessment and verification of samples submitted, amongst the 100 EVOOs with highest scores in the competition highlights the overwhelming Spanish dominion, with 74 juices mainly from Andalusia -authentic heart of world production with Jaén and Córdoba to the head-, but also from Extremadura, Castilla-La Mancha, Catalonia, Valencia, Aragón, Mallorca and Navarre; as well as Portugal (12) and Italy (11) completing the podium.
The organizers of the EVOOLEUM Awards International Competition, has announced the EVOO TOP100 which is to say the 100 extra virgin olive oils that have obtained the highest score among the 300 samples submitted to a contest that was born with the aim to recognize the quality...
Eliris Extraordinary Organic EVOO is a Gold Award Winner at NYIIOOC
Eliris extraordinary organic olive oil is crafted by Iris & Sam at Efthimiadi Estate in northern Greece. A rare, single-estate signature field-blend of many Greek varieties, produces a truly stunning medium style of olive oil with a complex character.
Eliris, the extraordinary taste of Greece
In an area of astonishing natural beauty, nestling in the foothills of the Menikio mountains in Northern Greece, there thrives an olive grove of noble provenance. Home to a rare collection of legendary Greek olive varieties, the grove has been painstakingly rejuvenated by a daughter and her English fiancee, in honour of her father's dream.
In this idyllic, tranquil setting, olives are tended with reverence using time-honoured, organic methods. Fresh olives are harvested by hand and quickly cold extracted to produce Eliris, a high-phenol, signature field-blend of unrivalled quality, aroma and flavour.
Eliris is one of the finest, most distinctive organic olive oils in the world. Fresh estate olive oil is like nothing else, a rare joy to be savoured. If you are holding a bottle of Eliris, you are one of the very few to discover and experience a truly rare delicacy – beyond delicious.
Iris & Sam warmly welcome you to learn more about what makes Eliris extraordinary and would be delighted to hear how Eliris has brought joy to and influenced your culinary adventure.
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Eliris extraordinary organic olive oil is crafted by Iris & Sam at Efthimiadi Estate in northern Greece. A rare, single-estate signature field-blend of many Greek varieties, produces a truly stunning medium style of olive oil with a complex character.Eliris, the extraordinary...
The winners of the New York International Olive Oil Competition 2016
The winners of the New York International Olive Oil Competition were announced at a New York press conference broadcast live on April 14, 2016.
Over 200 media and food industry professionals attended the sold-out press event, which included a tasting of many of the winning oils.
More than 820 brands from 26 countries participated in the competition, making it by far the largest of its kind. Italy took home the most awards with 109, followed by Spain with 78. United States won 50 awards. 17 olive oil brands were awarded the Best in Class distinction.
Curtis Cord, president of the New York International Olive Oil Competition (NYIOOC), announced the best olive oils in the world for 2016 at a press conference packed with over 200 olive oil producers retailers, distributors, chefs and journalists from around the world in New York City this evening.
The crowded audience was abuzz with anticipation, nerves and excitement. One producer said she was nearly in tears. "My boss told me not to come home unless I win," she said. Viewers from around the world, who watched the live-streamed broadcast online, joined the New York crowd, waiting for the results.
Despite the many challenges, 314 producers took home awards, an overall success rate of 38 percent. Italy won 109 awards, overtaking last year's top winner, Spain, who racked up 78 wins, a strong second. The United States came in third place with 50.
The winners of the New York International Olive Oil Competition were announced at a New York press conference broadcast live on April 14, 2016. Over 200 media and food industry professionals attended the sold-out press event, which included a tasting of many of the winning oils. More...
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Customers should consider safety precautions associated with home heating, the use of natural gas and the use of electric space heaters. Furthermore, individuals are asked to remember to change the batteries in smoke alarms and carbon monoxide detectors throughout the home on an annual basis.
Open blinds and curtains during the daylight hours to let the sun naturally warm your home; conversely, make sure you close the curtains at night.
Keep your furnace clean. Have your furnace properly maintained annually to reduce energy consumption and help you save. Check your furnace filter regularly and replace it when it gets dirty.
Dial down the thermostat to 68 degrees or less. For every degree you turn down your thermostat (and leave it there for at least an eight-hour period) you save between 1 and 3 percent of your heating bill.
Unblock your registers or vents. When vents get blocked by furniture, rugs or other items, your furnace's efficiency is negatively affected.
Invest in insulation. Hundreds of thousands of dollars in energy costs are lost each year due to escaping heat in homes without proper insulation. Vectren offers insulation rebates, which can be found at www.vectren.com/saveenergy.
Keep the fireplace damper closed when not in use. An open fireplace is like keeping a door open; it will allow cold air to come in and warm air to escape.
Seal up leaks: Caulk and foam, available at home improvement stores, will fill gaps around doors and windows that could be letting cold air rush inside.
Install and use appliances according to the manufacturer's instructions.
Consider using space heaters with automatic shut-off capabilities.
Never use unvented gas or kerosene heaters in closed spaces, especially sleeping areas.
Don't use gas appliances such as an oven, range or clothes dryer to heat the home.
Leave a window cracked about an inch for ventilation and fresh air. Ventilation is important to keep fuel-burning space heaters from consuming too much oxygen in the house.
Do not leave a space heater on when you are not in the room or when you go to sleep and keep small children away from the unit at all times.
Electric space heaters should be checked for signs of fraying or splitting wires or overheating. Likewise, electric space heaters frequently cause fires by overloading electrical outlets.
Keep space heaters away from combustible materials/products.
When selecting a space heater, look for one that has been tested and certified by a nationally recognized testing laboratory. These heaters have been determined to meet specific safety standards, and manufacturers are required to provide important use and care information to the consumer.
Make sure all appliances are properly installed and maintained and have a heating professional clean and check your heating and venting system every year.
Check vents, flue pipes and chimneys for corrosion or blockage.
Install at least one CO detector near sleeping areas to add an extra measure of safety.


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Top 10 Best Cricket Games For Android – 2021
Himanshu Kumar January 18, 2021
Android has become a popular platform for gaming also. Therefore, it provides different types of games, like racing, shooting, and sports games. Latest android smartphones have sufficient hardware support to play 3D graphics games, animation Games, sensor games.
Android Google play store has all these kinds of games for its users. In the same way, games for different sports are also available. We already listed a few best football games for android. Hence, cricket the most popular sport worldwide.
There are many games available for Cricket lovers. Cricket games rather provide a chance to represent your country. Cricket games For Android provide a feeling as we really play cricket in the playground.
It also helps to understand the scenario of a Real Cricket game. So if you are also fond of playing cricket, then here we will provide you the best cricket games for android, which are full of fun with different teams and players.
Cricket T20 Fever 3D.
World Cricket Championship 2.
World Cricket Championship.
Real Cricket.
Cricket World Cup Fever.
World T20 Cricket Champs 2016.
Cricket World Cup Game.
Cricket Games for Mobile.
Cricket Unlimited 3D.
ICC World Cup.
List Of Best Cricket Games For Android.
1. Cricket T20 fever 3D.
It is an android cricket game that offers more realistic 3D graphics and animations. This game also offers many different tournaments, including the World cup.
We can also upload our scores online and compete with our friends. It also introduces a new power play bating mode.
We can also watch the cheerleader dance on our shot and wicket. Approximately 50 million users have downloaded this game.
Cricket T20 Fever 3D: Download.
2. World Cricket Championship 2.
It is awesome in all cricket games for android. It gives us the best Batting experience with the help of 45 + different shots. This game offers 18 different international teams.
It also provides 4 different types of tournaments, including the world cup, T 20, etc. This game also includes friends mode to challenges our friends.
This game gives us the real feeling of playing Cricket with its awesome graphics. Approximately 5 million users have downloaded this game.
World Cricket Championship 2: Download.
3. World Cricket Championship.
This game gives us the real experience of playing three different leagues, including the world cricket championship league. World Cricket Championship allows us to request friends when we do not have enough points to qualify in the tournament.
This game has awesome quality graphics, which we can judge by watching the stadium. Approximately 10 million users download this Game.
World Cricket Championship: Download.
4. Real Cricket.
Real Cricket is another popular in all cricket games for android. This game offers easy to use control and an awesome GUI so that everyone can play it without any difficulty.
It offers several different Cricket modes, including Master Cup, Knocks out the cup, T20 cup, etc. This game offers 27 different shots with a real bowling scenario.
Approximately 10 million users have downloaded this game.
Real Cricket: Download.
5. Cricket World Cup Fever.
It is an Android 3D cricket game that offers real 3D graphics and animation. This game offers 14 different teams, three difficulty modes, and 6 stadiums.
We also analyze the ball by ball. It offers a complete scoreboard which shows the Complete performance of each batsman and bowler.
This game offers full user control on changing the order of bowling and bating. Approximately 10 million users have downloaded this game.
Cricket World Cup Fever: Download.
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6. World T20 Cricket Champs 2016.
This Cricket Game allows us to represent our Nation and choose our team of the best 11 players to play cricket with our rivals. It offers three different game modes, including net practice, challenge mode, tournament mode.
This Game provides 14 different types of Nation and five different bowlers of different speeds. A well placed Cricket ground provides the real feeling of the day, night, and evening environment. Approximately 5 million users download this Game.
World T20 Cricket Champs 2016: Download.
7. Cricket World Cup Game.
Cricket world cup is famous among all cricket games for android. Approximately 5 million users download this Game. It is a lightweight Android Cricket Game that is available on the Google Play store for free.
This Game offers more realistic Cricket graphics and provides full user control over bating, bowling, and fielding.
Play for your country and try to win the world cup. Win the match and collect more points to qualify for the world cup.
Cricket World Cup Game: Download.
8. Cricket Games For Mobile.
This Game offers different challenges of the Cricket world. It is an awesome game to improve our Cricket skills on the virtual ground. We have to play the role of a hero and rescue our team from different situations.
It is a lightweight Android Cricket Game that is available on the Google play store. It is compatible with Android 2.3.3 or higher version. Approximately 5 million users have downloaded this game.
Cricket Games For Mobile: Download.
9. Cricket Unlimited 3D.
It is the best Android 3D cricket Game. This Game provides a lot of fun and enjoyment to its users for hours. This Game provides us stunning camera angles, which give us a feeling of real Cricket.
Enjoy cheerleader dance when we take a wicket or play a good shot. Users have full control over our fielding or can also change our fielding.
We can jump, dive to catch the shot. Approximately 5 million users have downloaded this game.
Cricket Unlimited 3D: Download.
10. ICC World Cup.
ICC World Cup is another popular Android Cricket Game. It is a lightweight Android Game that provides three different game modes, including Quick Play, World Cup, and challenge.
It also provides a special Action Cam view to give a more realistic view of the Cricket Game. This Game offer enhances fielding and Batting styles.
Approximately 5 million users have downloaded this game.
ICC World Cup: Download.
YouTube Review On Android Cricket Games
These are the few best cricket games for android with different fields, players, and teams. We hope you like these games don't forget to share them with others.

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A Bold, Fresh Look to Celebrate 15 Years!
Withrow Park Farmers' Market is entering its 15th season with a bold, fresh look. Over the winter, the board of directors collaborated on a new definition and mission to chart the market's course. Our vision is a local sustainable economy that strengthens community connection and environmental stewardship. To that end, our mission is to be a well-run, financially secure and community-supported group that provides a platform for environmental and community initiatives, built around an inclusive farmers' market of ecological farmers, food artisans and artists.
With those values in mind, we worked with Danielle Lewis Designs, a local designer, to develop our new logo. Its bright colours reflect natural elements — water, soil and fresh produce — and bring a modern sensibility. To us, the wheelbarrow is a symbol of inclusiveness that represents the community working together, nourishing and flourishing.
Behind this romantic vision is the reality of Saturday mornings in Withrow Park — volunteers and vendors hauling load after load of fresh food, tents, tables and supplies into the park to make the market magic happen, and patrons hauling home loads of fresh produce and locally produced goods.
You'll also notice a swirl of our four colours incorporated into the "O" of Withrow. We wanted an element that reflected our commitment to sustainability, including our zero-waste initiatives, which Danielle creatively achieved by incorporating the circular graphic.
We hope you'll agree this design captures the market's spirit — and hopefully so much so that you'd like to help us share it. Market merchandise bearing our new logo will be available to order, made by local artisan Stephanie Clayton of Clayton's Customs. Market Merch will be available on our online storefront starting Sunday, May 30th. In-person purchases will also be possible on Saturdays at the Market's entrance.
About Stephanie Clayton
Stephanie Clayton is the young entrepreneur behind Clayton's Customs. As an immunocompromised person, Stephanie was having an especially difficult time finding safe work at the onset of the pandemic. She used her creativity to design her own "Eastender" logo craftily adorned with the CN tower and started her own business selling branded products.
About Danielle Lewis
Danielle Lewis is the creative force behind Danielle Lewis Designs and she also lives and works in Toronto's East End. Her talents and 10+ years of experience as a graphic designer shine through every project she creates. She walked our Board of Directors through the creative process and thoughtfully came up with many concepts that incorporated our needs and values. Community and partnership are important pillars to Danielle. She's passionate about helping others and strives to demonstrate the value of supporting local businesses and her own community through her work.
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MSI X99A Gaming Carbon w/ i7 5820k EVERYTHING EXCELLENT CONDITION Comes with cpu and motherboard only. NO ACCESSORIES It includes the following. MSI X99A Gaming Carbon. DOES NOT INCLUDE RAM or any accessories. I stand behind what I sell. By purchasing this item you agree to these terms. Track Page Views With. Auctiva's FREE Counter. The item "MSI X99A Gaming Carbon with i7 5820k EVERYTHING EXCELLENT CONDITIONSI" is in sale since Sunday, September 9, 2018. This item is in the category "Computers/Tablets & Networking\Computer Components & Parts\Motherboard & CPU Combos". The seller is "frederickvalone" and is located in Louisburg, North Carolina. This item can be shipped worldwide.
CPU Series: Core i7 Haswell-E.
MSI X99A Godlike Gaming Motherboard with all accessories. Some of the accessories are still sealed. The processor will overclock to 4.4 GHz 1.3Volts on water cooling. To overclock you will need a good water cooling setup. The item "MSI X99A Godlike Gaming Motherboard With Intel i7 6900K CPU" is in sale since Friday, August 10, 2018. This item is in the category "Computers/Tablets & Networking\Computer Components & Parts\Motherboard & CPU Combos". The seller is "rueal16″ and is located in Thomasville, Georgia. This item can be shipped to United States.
This has been my main workstation for about the past year or so. But it's still an amazing system. You get the venerable core i7 5820K. It's about on par with the Ryzen 5 1600 and 1600X. It has faster single core performance and similar multicore performance, and it's unlocked just like the Ryzen processors. I haven't overclocked this CPU, so I can't tell you what kind of overclock to expect, if you plan to do so. It's plenty powerful at stock anyway. But what really separates this system from a Ryzen 5 1600 system is the motherboard. I ran this with three GPUs and the 950 Pro, using up all of its 28 PCIe lanes. It also supports quad-channel memory. A similar memory kit alone goes for about 400 bucks. This was originally a 64 GB kit, but I kept 32 GB for the system I replaced this one with. The 950 Pro is still one of the fastest drives available. You'll also get the Corsair H100i V2 all-in-one liquid CPU cooler. I ran this in a push setup, exhausting from the top of my case. Ran cool and quiet. The mounting pegs and screws are already installed in the board. Just apply your TIM and screw it down. It comes with two Phanteks SP12 fans that match the white and black aesthetic perfectly. If I can find the original Corsair fans, I'll send those as well, but no guarantees. Everything you need to get up and running, just add your favorite GPU or three! Happy to provide more pictures or answer any questions. The item "MSI X99A SLI Krait, i7 5820K, 32 GB 3200 RAM, Samsung 950 Pro 512GB, H100i V2″ is in sale since Sunday, December 03, 2017. This item is in the category "Computers/Tablets & Networking\Computer Components & Parts\Motherboard & CPU Combos". The seller is "jthomas6843″ and is located in Sterling, Virginia. This item can be shipped to United States.


Josh Cox ponders his fate during his trial at the Monroe County courthouse. Cox was sentenced to life in prison for the murder of Donald Terrell Clark.
Cox was found not guilty of malice murder but was convicted of felony murder and one count of possession of a firearm during commission of a felony. Prior to sentencing, emotional family members of both Cox and his victim spoke. Clark's wife, Sabrina, thanked the jury as did his parents, Gail and Charles Bailey, both of whom also addressed Cox directly.


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A matchmaking App for corporates?
New Delhi, Dec 09 (UiTV/IANS) – Local matchmaking app, Jodii, from Matrimony.com, launched corporate services. For the organisation's employees, the service was formally introduced at Loyal Textiles in Kovilappati, Tamil Nadu, at the beginning of this month.
The corporate services offered by the app will assist the staff of the chosen organisations in finding their ideal match by providing them with unlimited premium access to member profiles. Additionally, there are perks like exclusive customer assistance via WhatsApp and voice calls in 9 regional languages. The corporates also receive a committed relationship manager for support.
Murugavel Janakiraman, Founder and CEO, Matrimony.com, shared his happiness of launching the corporate services of the Jodii app, "I am delighted at this B2B extension. Our focus is to help every Indian find a suitable life partner and Jodii is our effort to bridge the digital divide and make this service available to all. We bring them better choices with a simple technology solution for the important milestone of life – marriage. Jodii is easy to use and safe. All profiles on Jodii have had their government issued ID's verified. One can be sure that personal information is secure."
Hindi, Telegu, Tamil, Marathi, Bengali, Kannada, Oriya, Gujarati, and soon Punjabi are the languages in which Jodii is available. It's a really straightforward and user-friendly app for locating a compatible life partner. It features tens of thousands of bride and groom profiles, many of them are employed as factory workers, technicians, retail salesmen or salesgirls, electricians, technicians, drivers, cooks, delivery executives, tele-callers, BPO employees, security guards, and more.
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Veterans: The Albany Helping Hands Thrift Store reminding all that it's "Veteran's Day" 52 times a year with a special 50% off discount every Thursday from 9 am to 7 pm.
Seniors: Those age 60 and above receive a special 50% price reduction on Tuesday of each week.
These special 50 percent off discounts are offered on all store merchandise but can not be combined with other discount or sale prices or offers.
The Albany Helping Hands Thrift Store is located at 705 First Avenue East in Albany and can be reached at 541-791-5139.
WHAT BECOMES OF THE FUNDS?
The Thrift Store is part of the Albany Helping Hands faith based non profit organization. The proceeds from sales help fund critical community missions including providing emergency housing and hot meals three times a day, totally over 80,000 meals a year.
In addition to the Thrift Store, Albany Helping Hands also provides training and employment for shelter guests operating the Keep Warm Woodlot, Garden Market & Farm, Pasture Feed Chicken Ranch, and Vehicle Resale and Estate Cleanup units.
Helping Hands also offers GED Training at the new GED Training Classroom, housing searches, transitional jobs programs, mental health referrals, counseling, clothing, household needs, furniture and more for those in need in our community.
Donations are greatly appreciated and can be made at the shelter at 619 Ninth Avenue SE, Albany.
If you prefer please Dan Kress or Wayne Oakes at 541-926-4036 or mail your contributions to PO Box 2252, Albany, OR 97321.


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 */
package com.gemstone.gemfire.internal.cache.wan.parallel;

import com.gemstone.gemfire.cache.CacheException;
import com.gemstone.gemfire.cache.Region;
import com.gemstone.gemfire.cache.hdfs.internal.HDFSBucketRegionQueue;
import com.gemstone.gemfire.cache.hdfs.internal.HDFSGatewayEventImpl;
import com.gemstone.gemfire.cache.hdfs.internal.HDFSParallelGatewaySenderQueue;
import com.gemstone.gemfire.cache.wan.GatewayQueueEvent;
import com.gemstone.gemfire.internal.LogWriterImpl;
import com.gemstone.gemfire.internal.cache.Conflatable;
import com.gemstone.gemfire.internal.cache.DistributedRegion;
import com.gemstone.gemfire.internal.cache.EntryEventImpl;
import com.gemstone.gemfire.internal.cache.EnumListenerEvent;
import com.gemstone.gemfire.internal.cache.EventID;
import com.gemstone.gemfire.internal.cache.ForceReattemptException;
import com.gemstone.gemfire.internal.cache.GemFireCacheImpl;
import com.gemstone.gemfire.internal.cache.LocalRegion;
import com.gemstone.gemfire.internal.cache.PartitionedRegion;
import com.gemstone.gemfire.internal.cache.PartitionedRegionHelper;
import com.gemstone.gemfire.internal.cache.wan.AbstractGatewaySenderEventProcessor;
import com.gemstone.gemfire.internal.cache.wan.GatewaySenderEventImpl;
import com.gemstone.gemfire.internal.size.SingleObjectSizer;
import com.gemstone.gemfire.cache.wan.GatewaySender;

import java.io.IOException;
import java.util.HashSet;
import java.util.Set;
import java.util.concurrent.BlockingQueue;

/**
 * @author Suranjan Kumar
 *
 */
public class ParallelGatewaySenderEventProcessor extends
    AbstractGatewaySenderEventProcessor {

  final int index;
  final int nDispatcher;

  protected ParallelGatewaySenderEventProcessor(
      ParallelGatewaySenderImpl sender) {
    super(LogWriterImpl.createThreadGroup("Event Processor for GatewaySender_"
        + sender.getId(), sender.getLogger()),
        "Event Processor for GatewaySender_" + sender.getId(), sender);
    this.index = 0;
    this.nDispatcher = 1;
    initializeMessageQueue(sender.getId());
    setDaemon(true);
  }

  /**
   * use in concurrent scenario where queue is to be shared among all the processors.
   */
  protected ParallelGatewaySenderEventProcessor(ParallelGatewaySenderImpl sender,  Set<Region> userRegions, int id, int nDispatcher) {
    super(LogWriterImpl.createThreadGroup("Event Processor for GatewaySender_"
        + sender.getId(), sender.getLogger()),
        "Event Processor for GatewaySender_" + sender.getId()+"_"+ id, sender);
    this.index = id;
    this.nDispatcher = nDispatcher;
    //this.queue = new ParallelGatewaySenderQueue(sender, userRegions, id, nDispatcher);
    initializeMessageQueue(sender.getId());
    setDaemon(true);
  }

  @Override
  protected void initializeMessageQueue(String id ) {
    Set<Region> targetRs = new HashSet<Region>();
    for (LocalRegion region : ((GemFireCacheImpl)((ParallelGatewaySenderImpl)sender).getCache())
        .getApplicationRegions()) {
      if (region.getAllGatewaySenderIds().contains(id)) {
        targetRs.add(region);
      }
    }
    if (getLogger().fineEnabled()) {
      getLogger().fine("The target Regions are(PGSEP) " + targetRs);
    }

    if (sender.getIsHDFSQueue())
      this.queue = new HDFSParallelGatewaySenderQueue(this.sender, targetRs, this.index, this.nDispatcher);
    else
      this.queue = new ParallelGatewaySenderQueue(this.sender, targetRs, this.index, this.nDispatcher);

    if(((ParallelGatewaySenderQueue)queue).localSize() > 0) {
      ((ParallelGatewaySenderQueue)queue).notifyEventProcessorIfRequired();
    }
  }

  @Override
  public void enqueueEvent(EnumListenerEvent operation, EntryEventImpl event)
      throws IOException, CacheException {
    Region region = event.getRegion();

    if (!(region instanceof DistributedRegion) && event.getTailKey() == -1) {
      // In case of parallel sender, we don't expect the key to be not set.
      // If it is the case then the event must be coming from notificationOnly message.
      // Don't enqueue the event and return from here only.
      // Fix for #49081 and EntryDestroyedException in #49367.
      if (getLogger().fineEnabled()) {
        getLogger().fine("ParallelGatewaySenderEventProcessor not enqueing the " +
            "following event since tailKey is not set. " + event);
      }
      return;
    }

    //TODO : Kishor : Looks like for PDX region bucket id is set to -1.
//    int bucketId = -1;
//    if (!(region instanceof DistributedRegion && ((DistributedRegion)region)
//        .isPdxTypesRegion())) {
//      bucketId = PartitionedRegionHelper.getHashKey(event);
//    }
    GatewaySenderEventImpl gatewayQueueEvent = null;
    try {
    EventID eventID = ((EntryEventImpl)event).getEventId();

    if (!sender.getIsHDFSQueue())
      gatewayQueueEvent = new GatewaySenderEventImpl(operation,
        event, true, eventID.getBucketID(), sender.isNonWanDispatcher());
    else
      gatewayQueueEvent = new HDFSGatewayEventImpl(operation,
          event, true, eventID.getBucketID(), sender.isNonWanDispatcher());

    long start = getSender().getStatistics().startTime();
    try {
      this.queue.put(gatewayQueueEvent);
      gatewayQueueEvent = null;
    } catch (InterruptedException e) {
      // TODO: merge: ???
      e.printStackTrace();
    }
    getSender().getStatistics().endPut(start);
    } finally {
      if (gatewayQueueEvent != null) {
        // it was not queued for some reason
        gatewayQueueEvent.release();
      }
    }
  }

  public long estimateMemoryFootprint(SingleObjectSizer sizer) {
    return super.estimateMemoryFootprint(sizer);
  }

  public void clear(PartitionedRegion pr, int bucketId) {
  	((ParallelGatewaySenderQueue)this.queue).clear(pr, bucketId);
  }

  /*public int size(PartitionedRegion pr, int bucketId)
      throws ForceReattemptException {
  	return ((ParallelGatewaySenderQueue)this.queue).size(pr, bucketId);
  }*/

  public void notifyEventProcessorIfRequired(int bucketId) {
    ((ParallelGatewaySenderQueue)this.queue).notifyEventProcessorIfRequired();
  }

  public BlockingQueue<GatewaySenderEventImpl> getBucketTmpQueue(int bucketId) {
    return ((ParallelGatewaySenderQueue)this.queue).getBucketToTempQueueMap().get(bucketId);
  }

  public PartitionedRegion getRegion(String prRegionName) {
    return ((ParallelGatewaySenderQueue)this.queue).getRegion(prRegionName);
  }

  public void removeShadowPR(String prRegionName) {
  	((ParallelGatewaySenderQueue)this.queue).removeShadowPR(prRegionName);
  }

  public void conflateEvent(Conflatable conflatableObject, int bucketId,
      Long tailKey) {
  	((ParallelGatewaySenderQueue)this.queue).conflateEvent(conflatableObject, bucketId, tailKey);
  }

  public HDFSGatewayEventImpl get(PartitionedRegion region, byte[] regionKey,
    int bucketId) throws ForceReattemptException {
    return ((HDFSParallelGatewaySenderQueue)this.queue).get(region, regionKey, bucketId);
  }

  public HDFSBucketRegionQueue getBucketRegionQueue(PartitionedRegion region,
    int bucketId) throws ForceReattemptException {
  	return ((HDFSParallelGatewaySenderQueue)this.queue).getBucketRegionQueue(region, bucketId);
  }

  public void addShadowPartitionedRegionForUserPR(PartitionedRegion pr) {
	// TODO Auto-generated method stub
	((ParallelGatewaySenderQueue)this.queue).addShadowPartitionedRegionForUserPR(pr);
  }

  public void addShadowPartitionedRegionForUserRR(DistributedRegion userRegion) {
	// TODO Auto-generated method stub
	((ParallelGatewaySenderQueue)this.queue).addShadowPartitionedRegionForUserRR(userRegion);
  }
}

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Latest update: 29 March 2022
The 2022 Sorrento to Ischia Ferry Schedule has now been published. After some disruption to the schedules caused by the pandemic in recent years, 2022 is back to normal.
There are two daily departures running in each direction with journey times ranging from 40 minutes to an hour and 25 minutes.
Sailings take place in foot-passenger-only hydrofoils operated by a company called Alilauro. Prices for the crossings are €23.80 for adults with reductions available for children. The port used in Sorrento is Marina Piccola while for Ischia the port of Ischia Porto is used which is the main port on the island.
Alilauro run crossings from Sorrento to Ischia every day during the summer.
Sorrento, Capri and Amalfi Coast Travel Links to Ischia
Single Ticket Prices:
Alilauro
Adults: €23.90
Children aged 5-11: €13.80
Children aged 4 years and under: free
Each additional suitcase: €2.10
2022 Timetable for Crossings from Sorrento to Ischia
All times are subject to change. Please check the booking engine below for live timings and ticket purchasing.
09:10 Departs Sorrento
10:10 Arrives Ischia
Alilauro Hydrofoil
Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays from 4 April to 14 July 2022
Daily from 15 July to 15 August 2022
Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays from 16 August to 30 September 2022
Tuesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays and Sundays from 1 May to 14 July 2022
Tuesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays and Sundays from 16 August to 30 September 2022
Daily from 1 to 31 October 2022
Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays from 4 to 30 April 2022
Daily from 1 May to 31 October 2022
2022 Timetable for Crossings from Ischia to Sorrento
All times are subject to change. Please check the booking engine below for live timings and ticket purchasing.
10:40 Departs Ischia
12:00 Arrives Sorrento
Daily from 1 May to 31 October 2022
Daily from 1 May to 31 October 2022
ONLINE TICKET BOOKING ENGINE
If making your reservation via the booking engine above, please be aware that the tickets are provided by a partner company called Traghettilines/OK Ferry who are responsible for all transactions including payment and despatch of tickets. Any queries relating to the tickets should be directed towards them on their mail address which is prenotazioni@traghettilines.it or by phone on (0039) 0565 912191.


Feeling overwhelmed by the wide range of bike tires available? We're here to help you get a grip. See below for more information on replacing your rubber.
The tires on your bike are essential to keep you rolling. Upgrading or replacing them can increase the performance, comfort, safety and/or reliability of your bike.
Tires have variations in width and tread patterns that allow for different riding styles and disciplines. This is especially true for mountain bikes and BMX, where many variations exist.
Here, the tire features a smoother center surface for speed on smooth terrain, with small traction knobs when riding on gravel or other loose surfaces. These tires are best suited to urban, touring, or hybrid-type bikes.
Once you have determined the style of tire, it's important to ensure that you are buying the right size for your wheel. The easiest way to do this is to read the sidewall of your current tires which should have dimensions printed on them.
The two sizes to know are the diameter and the width. Most tires will be in inches, however, road bike tires are commonly in millimeters. An example of this for a mountain bike may be 29 x 2.1", referring to a 29in diameter and a 2.1in width. For a road bike, such an example may be 700x25c, meaning 700mm diameter and 25mm width.
Chasing more tire information? The BikeExchange Blog team has you sorted with a comprehensive guide to road bike tires. If it's DIY information you're after check out our helpful guides on how to change a flat and how to pump up a bike tire.


Our client is a worldwide marketing research company. Due to the continuous growth, they are now looking for a contract Assistant HR Manager to join the dynamic team.
You should be a degree holder in HR Management, Business Administration or related disciplines with at least 3 years relevant experience, preferably from marketing or professional services. Having strong communication and interpersonal skills are essential. In addition, you should be fast paced and able to work under pressure. Proficiency in English, and Cantonese is a must. Immediate availability is preferred.


Dare 2 Hear is a group of ordinary people who believe in the power of hearing God's voice and responding obediently.
Dare 2 Hear is a group of ordinary people who believe in the power of hearing God's voice and responding obediently. Dare 2 Hear was founded by Debbie Kitterman in 2007. Dare 2 Hear exists to be a vehicle for equipping the people of God.
Dare 2 Hear is called to partner with the local church to raise up a healthy and life-producing model of hearing God as well as provide international conferences for people who are hungry for more training and insight. Conference founder Debbie Kitterman's vision is to create Dare 2 Hear conferences all over the world to spread the word of God through the prophetic in a powerful and anointed way. We are extremely blessed to have such godly oversight and wise counsel as we press forward toward the call God has placed on Dare 2 Hear.
Vision: To train and activate individuals around the world to hear, see, and obey the will of God in their lives. Mission Statement: Dare 2 Hear is committed to train, motivate, inspire, and build up Christians, their churches, and their communities to hear, see and respond to the Lord. Purpose: The goal of Dare 2 Hear is to produce activated, hearing disciples of Jesus Christ. Do not merely listen to the word, and so deceive yourselves. Do what it says (James 1:22 NLT). He replied, "Blessed rather are those who hear the word of God and obey it" (Luke 11:28 NIV). "And that's just the beginning: After that – "I will pour out my Spirit on every kind of people: Your sons will prophesy, also your daughters. Your old men will dream, your young men will see visions. I'll even pour out my Spirit on the servants, men and women both. I'll set wonders in the sky above and signs on the earth below" (Joel 2:28-30 Msg ).
We believe it is essential to partner with local churches and pastors to equip them in establishing a healthy model for the prophetic. We believe in building relationships with one or two local churches to teach and train their people to recognize God's voice. By building relationships with local churches Dare 2 Hear is able to train teams and partner with them to sponsor regional conferences, establishing a resource structure before and after the conference. As we build relationships with the local churches we will identify key people to help us be effective in the local area in preparing for the upcoming conference.
Dare 2 Hear will bring teams and partner with a local church to host a conference. Dare 2 Hear will bring ministry teams to partner with those we have trained in the local area so we can mentor and help them as they begin to implement a prophetic ministry in their churches.
Dare 2 Hear teams will maintain an ongoing relationship with churches in the area. Allowing new churches and individuals attending the conference to network with the sponsor churches as a local resource. Dare 2 Hear will provide teaching and/or materials for the ongoing training of churches and individuals.
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Build Again the Altars, Part 2
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Mandatory Swedish
In Finland, Swedish is a mandatory school subject for Finnish-speaking pupils in the last three years of the primary education (grades 7 to 9). This so-called other domestic language is also mandatory in high schools, vocational schools, and vocational universities. Furthermore, all university graduates must demonstrate a certain level of proficiency in Swedish (the so-called public servant's Swedish). Altogether 92% of Finnish citizens are native Finnish speakers, whereas 5.5% of the population report Swedish as their mother tongue.[1] Currently, it is possible for Finnish citizens to report a different mother tongue for themselves at any time, and as many times as desired, by submitting a form to the Population Register Center.
According to the Finnish constitution, both Finnish and Swedish are national languages. The employees of the national government and the bilingual municipal governments are required to be able to serve citizens in Swedish. Finnish service is not required in the autonomous region of Åland. The official term for both mandatory Swedish and Finnish is the other domestic language. However, the requirement to study Swedish is often referred to as pakkoruotsi, a somewhat charged term in Finnish meaning "mandatory Swedish", or "enforced Swedish".
The status of Swedish as a national language in Finland is defined by the Finnish constitution. There was migration of Swedish-speaking peasants to some Finnish coastal areas during the Middle Ages. During this period, when Finland ruled by Sweden, Swedish language became part of the culture in the coastal areas. Swedish was also the language of the ruling class. The Finnish language was forbidden an official status alongside Swedish until the period of Russian rule (1809–1917), in 1860. The autonomous Åland Islands (pop. 26,000, 95% Swedish, 5% Finnish) has only one official language, Swedish, and the speaking of Finnish between employees is forbidden in some public services.
In Mainland Finland both official languages, Finnish and Swedish, are mandatory subjects for pupils in primary and secondary schools. The Swedish test of the Matriculation Examination was made voluntary in 2004, although all university graduates must demonstrate that their skills in the other official language meet the standard required of all academically educated public servants. Usually this means the completion of a so-called public servant's Swedish test. The Swedish language is also one of the main agendas of the Swedish People's Party that has been a minor partner in most Cabinets since Finland's independence, and in all Cabinets between 1972 and 2015.
Supporters of Mandatory Swedish argue that it brings Finland closer to the Nordic countries, since Swedish is quite similar to, and to some extent mutually intelligible with, both Danish and Norwegian, while Finnish belongs to the unrelated Finnic language group. Supporters also say that studying Swedish makes it easier to learn other Germanic languages, such as English and German. Lastly, they argue, mandatory Swedish is necessary to ensure that Swedish-speakers can interact with governmental institutions and get service, such as health care, in their own mother tongue.
The area that today is Finland was an integral part of Sweden proper from the Middle Ages to the end of the Finnish War in 1809. Swedish migrants settled in coastal areas, and the language of administration was Swedish. This prompted many Finnish-speakers to learn Swedish in hopes of improving their social status, and some switched to Swedish altogether.
As a result of the Finnish War, Sweden ceded Finland to Russia, and the Russian tsar established the autonomous Grand Duchy of Finland. Although a Governor-General was installed by the Russians as the highest authority within the Grand Duchy, much of the political system remained the same: Finland was allowed to keep its "laws, religion and language" from the Swedish time. The tsar wanted to avoid trouble in the new territory and also used former Swedish upper class to further modernisation in Russia; Finnish was not an option at that time as official language, as the administration did not know Finnish well enough and the language was undeveloped regarding such use.
When Finland became autonomous there was a big interest in creating a new national identity. There was an immense interest in the Finnish language and Finnish culture in the mostly Swedish speaking upper class. At some point the Fennoman movement arose, that thought that the country should be a united nation, with only one language, and, as a reaction, the Svecoman movement, that was afraid that abandoning Swedish would lead to slavicisation or worse.
However, during the 1860s, under Tsar Alexander II, it was decided that legal equality between Finnish and Swedish as languages of administration was to be gradually introduced. Thus since the late 19th century Finnish has been a co-official language of administration in Finland. Modernizations typical for the era in Europe were introduced, boosting the status of the Finnish-speaking majority: the special rights of the higher estates of the realm were abolished, a modern parliament based on universal suffrage was introduced 1907 and in 1917 Finland became independent.
In the current form, mandatory Swedish was implemented as a part of the modernisation of the educational system in the 1970s. Previously, a Swedish test had been compulsory on university level and in oppikoulu, a secondary school that was a prerequisite to matriculation to a university, but not in the common kansakoulu. The introduction of the peruskoulu (student ages 7–15), compulsory for all children, introduced a course in Swedish compulsory to all pupils, while Swedish courses and standardized tests at higher levels remained compulsory. This was motivated by the possibility that any student could become a public official and would thus be required to know Swedish.
A compulsory introductory course to Swedish for all pupils in primary education was introduced in the 1960s as a part of modernization of the primary education system, where the nine-year school (peruskoulu, grundskola) was made universally compulsory. Until then there had been mandatory courses only in secondary and tertiary education. Administrative services have, since the end of the 19th century, been offered in both domestic languages; therefore, theoretically employees should be proficient in both Finnish and Swedish. The reform was to some extent based on a political ambition to strengthen the ties with the Western world through Scandinavia, and to show that Finland was still a part of the Nordic countries, and not an Eastern Bloc country. It also sought to improve social mobility by ensuring that a decision on language in the early school years would not become an obstacle for applicants to the civil service.
In the upper secondary general school all the students learn at least two languages besides their mother tongue, one of which is the other domestic language, except for people studying some other language as mother tongue (e.g. immigrants and those studying Sami). Finnish speakers take Swedish, and vice versa. According to Statistics Finland, practically all the students take English, either as a compulsory or an optional language. There is also a possibility to take one or more extra foreign languages. Despite Finland being a neighbour of Russia, Russian is not taught in most schools of Finland, and only 1.5% of Finns know some Russian. The hindrances are cultural and political, as there has been relatively little cultural exchange between the Finns and Russians in the 20th century, and Finland's relations with the Soviet Union were hostile from the Finnish Civil War (1918) until World War II (1939–1944).
The arrangement of "mandatory Swedish and practically-mandatory English" has been criticized, because it reduces the diversity of the language skills of the population. The EU target is to teach two foreign languages. As English is an overwhelmingly popular choice, it has been suggested by, for example, the Confederation of Finnish Industries that keeping Swedish compulsory directly prevents choosing other languages, such as Russian.[2]
The share of respondents in favour of voluntary Swedish according to a series of surveys by Taloustutkimus[3]
In favour
2013 63%[4]
A number of studies into opinions regarding mandatory Swedish have been made with various results. The big differences between studies exemplifies the problems in conducting a neutral and broad study without asking leading questions on the particular subject. Furthermore, some of the studies have been commissioned by organizations that have politically partisan views on the subject of mandatory Swedish.
Between 1990 and 2003 Taloustutkimus Oy conducted a series of more than ten surveys for Suomalaisuuden liitto, an organisation opposing mandatory Swedish. According to these surveys, 66–72% of Finns were "in favour of voluntary Swedish education or against mandatory Swedish education".[5]
Suomen Gallup's 2003 survey concluded that while a small majority supported "compulsory second domestic language studying", it was opposed by 42% of Finns while 25% did not want both Finnish and Swedish to be official languages of Finland. This study was commissioned by Yle, the Finnish publicly funded national broadcasting company.[6] The question posed to those surveyed was very verbose in comparison to the Taloustutkimus surveys on the same subject. The question did not include the word "Swedish".
In 1992 a study by Valitut Palat (the Finnish edition of Reader's Digest) concluded that 90 percent of the parents of third to fourth grade pupils "supported a reduction of compulsory languages" (only Finnish and Swedish are compulsory). When Valitut Palat did a new survey in 2003 it found 64% opposing mandatory Swedish, and 25% not wanting to have two official languages.[7]
An IEA study (2000) revealed that 67% of young people studying in Finnish-speaking schools wanted to make Swedish a voluntary subject. The most politically aware youths were the most critical against Swedishness in this study.[8]
A study conducted in 1997 by Folktinget, an official consultative organisation representing Finland's Swedish-speakers, concluded that 70% of the Finnish-speaking population considered "Swedish a vital and important part of Finnish society." This study also indicated that the most negative opinions about mandatory Swedish were found among those with academic degrees.[9]
A study conducted by Taloustutkimus for Yle in 2013 indicated that 63 percent of respondents were opposed to mandatory Swedish. Further, the study indicated that among the supporters of the different political parties, only the supporters of the Swedish People's Party and the Green League favoured retaining mandatory Swedish teaching. A majority of supporters in all the other parties wanted Swedish teaching to be voluntary – the supporters of the Finns Party and the Social Democrats were most heavily in favour of making Swedish voluntary (76 and 73 percent respectively).[4]
A study conducted by Åbo Akademi in 2014 indicated that 74 percent of Finnish speaking respondents agreed with the statement "The teaching of the Swedish language should be voluntary".[10]
"Away with mandatory Swedish".
A campaign logo against mandatory Swedish.
The character on the logo throws away an Å, a letter found in Swedish words, but not in native Finnish.
In many cases, pupils have negative expectations and experiences of learning Swedish which may foster a negative attitude towards the Swedish language and culture. This behavior is claimed to hark back to the time when Finland was a part of Sweden (see Sweden–Finland), and Swedish was the language of prestige while Finnish was looked down on by the government. Negative opinions towards studying Swedish are also grounded in the fact that mandatory Swedish is taught throughout the country, even though there are few Swedish-speakers in mainland Finland outside the coastal area by the Baltic Sea, and thus contact with Swedish-speakers is rare for most Finns. This fact can for some make the policy of bilingualism seem artificial, but the basic curriculum remains the same for the entire country.
According to a study published in 2002 students are interested in the Swedish language, and find it an important part of education, but they perceived Swedish being compulsory lessened their motivation[11] (this argument has been made very frequently in the public debate). The experiment of making the Swedish test voluntary in the matriculation examination (the completion of which is a de facto requirement for university enrollment) was declared successful and was made permanent. The percentage of students taking the Swedish test has since been constantly dropping and was 67% in 2009 (less than 50% of boys).[12]
There has also been a lot of criticism of the methodology used to teach Swedish and the lack of competence in many of the teachers. This has contributed to students' lack of motivation to study Swedish, and many may not learn to speak the language beyond a very basic level. Some students argue that they will never need Swedish as its utility in the Finnish job market is limited to a few fields. Moreover, the rationale of mandatory tuition in Swedish and other subjects is to give the students more of a general knowledge base, and not train them for a specific field.
In addition to the direct costs of the tuition, some argue that mandatory Swedish effectively replaces elective courses in languages such as French, German and Russian, that these persons argue are more important than Swedish in a globalized world. University students are required not only to master their selected field, but also to study at least two languages beside their mother tongue, one of which is obligatorily Swedish for Finnish-speakers. As study material is often in English, this effectively removes the free choice; the two "voluntarily chosen" languages must be Swedish and English. Despite being a neighbour of Russia, it is in practice possible to study Russian only in some schools (due to low interest or it not being offered); only 1.5% of the Finns have a good knowledge of Russian. Also very few Finns speak Estonian (which is not taught in most schools), a language of the same Finnic language group as Finnish, and national language of Finland's southern neighbour Estonia, although Finnish is popular in Estonia.
Sentiments toward mandatory Swedish vary. Many prominent politicians (both Finnish- and Swedish-speaking) wholeheartedly support mandatory Swedish in schools, while others oppose it. There have been numerous petitions and other similar campaigns arranged by some small but dedicated organizations to pressure the lawmakers to abolish mandatory Swedish, but to date, they have had no significant impact on the established policy. Thus, while the ongoing debate is often heated and passionate, the support for mandatory Swedish tuition remains strong enough among politicians for the government not to consider a change of policy.
Mandatory Swedish is supported by most political parties in Finland, like the National Coalition Party, the Centre Party, the Social Democrats and the Left Alliance. The Finns Party opposes mandatory Swedish,[13] and so does the youth wing of the National Coalition Party.[14]
In 2013 the Confederation of Finnish Industries came out in favour of making Swedish teaching voluntary. They referred to a study which indicated that in the future Swedish will be only the tenth most important language to Finnish companies, when they are considering the language skills of their potential employees.[15] According to Hufvudstadsbladet, the Confederation has subsequently changed their stance and no longer favours making Swedish voluntary, while maintaining the need for learning other languages.[16]
In the Parliament
In the 2000s the government dropped the requirement to take Swedish (or Finnish in the case of the Swedish-speaking minority) as part of the high school matriculation examination.
In 2014 a citizens' initiative demanding an end to mandatory Swedish teaching on all levels of education was brought to the Finnish Parliament. In 2015 the MPs voted, 134 to 48, to keep mandatory Swedish. In another vote the MPs voted, 93 to 89, to demand that the government should examine, whether a regional experimentation, where another language would be taught instead of Swedish, is possible.[17]
Finland's language strife
↑ Swedophone population
↑ Marjukka, Liiten (June 1, 2010). "EK: Pakkoruotsista luovuttava valintamahdollisuuksien lisäämiseksi". Helsingin Sanomat. Archived from the original on October 13, 2016. |archive-url= is malformed: save command (help) (Finnish)
↑ "Pakkoruotsi". Suomalaisuuden liitto ry. Archived from the original on February 11, 2008. Retrieved January 18, 2009. (Finnish)
1 2 Yli 60 prosenttia suomalaisista haluaa ruotsin kielen vapaavalintaiseksi kouluaineeksi, Yle 24 August 2013, accessed 22 December 2014
↑ "Mandatory Swedish". Archived from the original on February 7, 2004. (Finnish)
↑ "Suomen Gallupin tutkimus 2003". Archived from the original on April 30, 2009. (Finnish)
↑ Valittujen Palojen tutkimus 2000 (Finnish)
↑ IEA/Civic Education Study: Nuorten käsityksiä Ruotsista ja ruotsalaisuudesta (Finnish) (Swedish)
↑ Vårt land, vårt språk – kahden kielen Kansa. rapport 35. (Finnish) (Swedish)
↑ Tutkimus kartoitti suomalaisten mielipiteitä ruotsin kielestä, Åbo Akademi 22 December 2014, accessed 22 December 2014.
↑ Lammi, Kati. Kielisalkku motivoi ruotsin kielen opiskeluun. (Language portfolio as a tool in promoting motivation in the study of Swedish at senior high school: student and teacher views and experiences.) Dissertation at University of Jyväskylä, 2002. Announcement in Finnish and abstract in English)
↑ YLE: Svenskan stadigt nedåt i studentskrivningarna
↑ Finns Party electoral programme, 2011, s. 26-27, accessed 22 December 2014
↑ Kokoomusnuoret kannattaa vapaaehtoista kieltenopiskelua 4 March 2013, accessed 22 December 2014
↑ Elinkeinoelämä ajaa pakkoruotsin poistoa – tulevaisuudessa tarvitaan portugalia, MTV Uutiset 13 August 2013, accessed 23 December 2014.
↑ Välkommen kursändring om svenskan av EK, Hufvudstadsbladet November 14, 2014, accessed 29 March 2015.
↑ Ruotsi säilyy pakollisena – Itä-Suomeen mahdollisuus kielikokeiluun?, YLE 6 March 2015, accessed 6 March 2015.
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