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A Quick Buon Anno, & Mercato Preview Pt. 2: The Probables
By johncas Jan 2, 2012, 12:39am CET
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On behalf of the Juventus Offside writing staff, I would like to wish you all a very happy New Year. A lot has happened since I got that e-mail from Aaron last spring, asking me if I was interested in writing. I honestly wasn't prepared, and I didn't realize that I would be thrown in so quickly. The next thing I knew I was given log in information, and instructed to post a small intro about myself. The rest, as they say, is history.
I was never much a part of the Offside community -- hell, I've never been much for online communities in general, mostly because I just don't understand the cyber world very well, nor am I particularly technologically savvy. Anyway, I've quickly became part of the team, pun intended. The banter that accompanies my pieces is something that I look forward to now, and some of the entries elicit hundreds, and sometimes literally thousands of comments. And of course, your readership is what makes this blog what it is today. As 2012 begins, and the transition over to SB Nation eventually takes place, I am glad that I get to do it with everyone. Never walking alone isn't just for Liverpool. Thank you.
Avanti.
When we last met, we briefly discussed the mercato and the team needs and probable departures. Now is time for the fun part -- the speculation about who might possibly join the team. For purposes of organization I will categorize the potential acquisitions not by position, but by probability of arrival. Each will have its own separate post. I'll begin with those who are more probable, and I'm sure eventually end up somewhere in the land of fantacalcio. I had hoped to do them all in one shot, but as I began writing and noticing an SAT-score amount of words already written, I decided to break it up a bit. My one resolution will be to be more concise and spread out thoughts into more entries, rather than fewer but farther super-posts. So for now, I will focus solely on the more probable acquisitions, which are reportedly imminent.
Marco Borriello, 29, Striker, A.S. Roma
Most tifosi are annoyed by this move as a matter of pride. In the summer 2010 mercato, our favorite walking PSA for safe sex refused a move from Milan to Juventus, but because he wanted a permanent move, not a loan (Ironic, huh?). I can't say that I can blame a player for wanting some sense of stability, so I'm not hung up on that.
"I swear, just the tip. It's like when you drop food on the ground, and you shout '5 second rule!' As long as you pick it up quickly, you won't get germs."
Regardless, I'm also not crazy about this move either, but for purely tactical rather than personal reasons. Yes, he's a walking petri dish, but I don't hold that against him either. Simply put, he's excess to our needs right now. He's not getting any younger and, at 29, not getting any better either. I can also think of several people off the top of my head who are faster than him. Myself being one of them.
His role: Clearly, a vice Matri. I guess when you put it that way, he's a better option than Iaquinta, Toni, or Amauri for that role, all three of which are on the opposite side of 30. But still, that leaves us with Quagliarella, Del Piero, and Vucinic, and while all three may not be natural prima puntas, they can all at least fill in at that role if need be. We also have people like Ciro Immobile still on our books and even though he may not ready to come in immediately and contribute 20-30 games and 15-20 goals a season, he is clearly at least as good of an option, right? Perhaps maybe a move for Borriello buys us some time before he's ready for the first team. Meh, what do I know...? I'm rambling again.
Odds of joining: 1.5:1. It's pretty much a done deal by this point, with only the medical left; although he's technically injured right now. And his Wikipedia page lists him as a Juventus player wearing the number 23 shirt. Great. Reports list a loan for approximately 500,000 to 1 million Euros, with a nonbinding option to make it permanent for around 7.5 million. The bright side is that Roma wanted a binding option, but Marotta was able to negotiate out of that, meaning we don't necessarily need to be stuck with him come next season. I guess it could be worse, especially considering Roma's binding option that they had to pay Milan last summer was for 15 million (bullet dodged on that one from 2010, no?). Makes you really appreciate Matri, huh?
Martin Caceres, 24, defender, Sevilla
I have been hoping for this move for months. Honest. I'm not clairvoyant, and I didn't think it were a possibility since Marotta showed a willingness to let him go in the past, but a Caceres 2.0 made so much sense to me for a while now. While there were very low whispers about a partial Motta for Caceres exchange with Sevilla from the summer, there wasn't much else chatter about this. Obviously, Sevilla aren't run by mentally incompetent people. But now it seems as if my dream will be a reality.
Happy New Year, tifosi. You're welcome, Blanda.
His first stint in black and white was mixed, but mainly due to injuries. When he did play, however, I liked what I saw. When his loan was up, Marotta, then the newly appointed DS, decided to pass and gamble on Marco Motta. We all see how well that's going for us. For the life of me, I don't understand why this happened. I know that the 11 million fixed option from Barcelona was steep, but surely they could have negotiated a lower price. Especially considering that Sevilla was later able to secure a loan from Barcelona with a right of redemption fixed at around 3 million -- roughly the same amount for the option we paid to make Motta's loan permanent last summer, a move which still leaves me completely flabbergasted. I guess all's well that ends well, right?
His role: This is why I have been clamoring for this move. He can fill a few holes for us. During his first stint here, he played right back, where he continues to play for Sevilla. He also plays left back quite a bit for Uruguay, becoming an integral part of a newly resurgent squad which made the semi finals of the 2010 World Cup and won the 2011 Coppa America. He can also play central defender. Signing him gives us many options. We can move him to the left side, and slot Chiellini back to the center. We can give poor Lichtsteiner a break once in a while and let him play on the right. If need be, we can move him to the center himself. This move pretty much negates the debate about whether we need a left back or another center defender. Kudos.
Odds: 2:1. Reports are either that it's a virtual done deal, or that the negotiations are progressing towards completion. I think that it's going to happen, but I won't hold my breath until it's officially official. Especially with P$G allegedly lurking and interested in the player. Still, all of the necessary ingredients are there for it to happen. He's stated his desire to come here and, with Marotta's track record, that means a lot towards the deal becoming complete.
The burning question: Our old friend Aaron hasn't cut his hair since Caceres was let go, out of protest. If he does indeed come back, does that mean that he will cut his hair?
That's all for now. Next up, I'll discuss the "Hmm...perhapses." For now, discuss amongst yourselves. And have a Happy New Year.


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Power of the pulse: Top chefs share secrets of bean cuisine in colorful new book
Our world today faces a tough challenge: ensuring food security while providing a balanced diet for everyone around the globe. The figures are daunting: around 800 million suffer from chronic hunger and roughly two billion live with one or more micronutrient deficiencies. At the same time, over half a billion people are clinically obese. Overcoming hunger and malnutrition in the 21st century means increasing food quantity and quality, while making sure we produce food sustainably, efficiently and safely. In September 2015, world leaders adopted the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, a plan of action for people, the planet and prosperity. It defines a list of Sustainable Development Goals aimed at ending hunger and malnutrition, as well as eradicating extreme poverty and tackling climate change, among other objectives.
the International Year of Pulses helps to kick off the Agenda. Focusing on seeds for sustainability, FAO wishes to promote actions that will contribute to ending hunger while protecting the environment, the planet and its inhabitants. Pulses have been an essential part of the human diet for centuries. Yet their nutritional value is not generally recognized and their consumption is frequently under-appreciated. Undeservedly so, as pulses play a crucial role in healthy diets, sustainable food production and, above all, in food security. This book, Pulses. Nutritious seeds for a Sustainable Future, highlights the benefits of these relatively unknown seeds. Given that pulses come in thousands of varieties, it would be impossible to list them all. Thus, the book focuses on the main families of pulses to whet your appetite. This book illustrates the five
main ways in which pulses contribute to food security, nutrition, health, climate change and biodiversity along with an overview of the production and trade in pulses worldwide.
José Graziano da Silva
Lovers of peas, pinto beans, lentils and their leguminous cousins can now boost their appetites and cooking skills thanks to a colorful new book featuring recipes from international top chefs passionate about one of the world's most versatile super foods: pulses.
Launched today by FAO, "Pulses, nutritious seeds for a sustainable future" takes readers on a 190-page journey through kitchens and cultures across the world, delving into cooking pots and local histories to explore the indigenous roots, contemporary benefits and timeless flavors of dried bean cuisine.
In addition to providing an overview of pulses and the ways they benefit nutrition, health, biodiversity and food security, the book explains step-by-step what to look for when buying them, how to grow them at
In addition to giving an overview of the health and environmental benefits of pulses, the new book explains step-by-step what to look for when buying them, how to grow them at home, and how to cook them.
home, and how to cook them. It follows ten internationally acclaimed chefs on their daily trip to the market and joins them back to their kitchens as they prepare three easy, pulse-based dishes and share their best kept cooking secrets.
And the book doesn't just cater to readers' taste buds – it's also packed with information, graphics and factoids on pulses: their diversity, where they're grown and which countries grow and trade them, and their nutritional characteristics.
"It is a book filled with illustrations and beautiful photographs and shows the many ways in which pulses contribute to food security, sustainable agriculture, climate change adaptation and overall health," FAO Director-General Jose Graziano da Silva said at the launch event taking place in Rome today. "Pulses provide an affordable alternative to animal protein and are increasingly becoming an important crop for small family farmers," he added.
Special ambassadors to act as advocates
At today's ceremony, Graziano de Silva named UK food writer and blogger Jenny Chandler Special Ambassador for the International Year of Pulses 2016 for the Europe region. In addition to writing on her food blog, she's the author of four cooking books, including one exclusively dedicated to pulse recipes.
She joins a group of regional ambassadors for the International Year who will support FAO in promoting the health and environmental benefit of pulses through international events and outreach to media.
In addition to Chandler, they are Joyce Boye from Canada (North America), Kadambot Siddique from India (Asia), Elizabeth Mpofu from Zimbabwe (Africa), and Magy Habib from Egypt (Near East). The nomination for Latin America and the Caribbean is being finalized.
Why pulses?
From falafel to dahl to chilli, the book shows how pulses are part of food culture and standard diet across the planet and a key ingredient in many signature national and regional dishes (learn more: What are pulses).
While small, pulses are packed with proteins – double that found in wheat and three times that in rice. Particularly when they're consumed with cereals, pulses increase the protein quality of meals. They are also rich in micronutrients and b-vitamins, and the fact that they're cheap makes them ideal for improving diets in poorer parts of the world.
But their health benefits don't stop there. Pulses are also excellent for managing weight, cholesterol and digestive health and for combating anemia in women and children. And because they do not contain gluten, they are ideal for celiac patients.
Benefits for biodiversity, climate adaptation
Because pulses help fix nitrogen in our soils, they makes for healthier, more productive farmland, which leaves farmers less dependent on synthetic fertilizers and leads to a smaller carbon footprint.
Plus, by improving soil health overall, they create a rich home for germs, bugs and bacteria of various kinds, which boost below-the-surface biodiversity, too.
In the age of climate change, pulses have much to offer to farmers looking to adapt their production to changing climate conditions: with hundreds of varieties to choose from, there's a pulse for nearly every environment
"Pulses, nutritious seeds for a sustainable future," digs deeper into these and many other facts about the power of pulses. The hardcover book is currently available in English, French, Spanish, and versions in Arabic, Chinese and Russian are in production. It retails at $29.95 through FAO and select distributors (email publications-sales@fao.org for direct orders and local retail information or find it on Amazon in hard copy and kindle format).
Pulses belong to the Fabaceae or Leguminosas family, these plants are the world's third largest group of plant life. They are thought to have originated some 90 million years ago, with a diversification process beginning in the early Tertiary era. The Fabaceae family contains over 20 000 species and 700 genera, of which only some are categorised as leguminous plants, such as the Vicia, Cicer, Lens and Cajanus groups. Humans have cultivated pulses since the dawn of farming as one of the first plants in the world to be domesticated.
Dry pulses are the dehydrated edible seeds of these leguminous plants that produce from one to twelve grains of various sizes, shapes and colours within a pod. Their seeds can be used for human consumption or animal fodder. These hearty plants are not only healthy, they're good for the earth as well. They can grow in arid lands requiring very little water – concentrated during their early stages of growth. Leguminous plants have nitrogen-fixation properties, a natural process that has been, and continues to be, important for soil enrichment. In short, unlike other plants, pulses carry properties that improve the soil in which they are grown and this helps other plants flourish as well.
Pulses, though small in size, pack quite a nutritional punch. Pulses are eaten all over the world in stews, flours, purées, accompaniments, snacks and desserts. They are a rich source of protein and essential amino acids that act as the perfect complement to cereals. They are also a good supply of carbohydrates and micronutrients, as well as highquality dietary fibre. Their low fat content and the interaction of their sterols have been proven to be effective at maintaining low LDL cholesterol levels and reducing blood pressure.
And while some pulses are widely known, others are found only in certain regions or specific cuisines. Following is a classification guiding us through the most significant groups across the world of pulses.
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Toyota Hybrid Cars 2015
Hybrid cars have made a revolution of their own. With the emergence of the first hybrid car, everything has changed and the world has started tipping towards a better more cleaner future. Here we have some of the most popular Toyota Hybrid Cars 2015 (http://www.toyota.com/hybrid-cars/). Many car designers have seen the advantage in this type…
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2015 Toyota Prius Plus Hybrid Engine and Price
When the spy photos for the 2015 Toyota Prius Plus Hybrid MPV were revealed later this year, the fans have done nothing but to talk about the forthcoming launch of the fourth generation Prius vehicles. Toyota is widely considered as one of the most green and environmentally friendly car manufacturers, and it owes that popularity…
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Debuting back in 2000 and gaining its popularity in 2004, the new 2015 Toyota Prius Hybrid model promises to preserve the Toyota Prius image of a green car and a safe one for the environment. The Toyota Prius is perhaps the crown jewel of Toyota's hybrid cars and perhaps represents one of the safest, reliable…


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Given my gaming (or rather, non-gaming) background, I'm glad I got into DoC. Game critics and die-hard gamers are raging about the linear gameplay, bland scenery, dumb-as-a-brick AIs, convoluted plotline and the ridiculous amount of cut scenes. And I agree. But all of those elements are not necessarily a bad thing when you're someone like me. My gaming background comprises of a handful of RPGs, 2D platform games, DDR, mini-games of the how-fast-can-you-click-a-mouse variety, and other mindless diversions.
Despite the apparent "simplicity" and repetitiveness of picking off stationary enemies that seem to pop out of nowhere, I enjoy it tremendously.
In addition, this game is not meant to be just a shooter game. Square Enix wanted to combine elements of an RPG with a shooter.


Nowadays shopping online for garments is becoming a lot more like a regular activity for those modern women. Despite its couple of flaws, buying clothing from your e-store is extremely popular. GSI Commerce survey on shopping online implies that 1 / 2 of most effective and quickest prefer searching for fashion clothes and accessories online to buying them offline. Shopping online for garments has earned its place deservedly and we must be honest.
Probably the most important the how to dress for an interview shopping online for clothing is you can purchase your clothes no matter what the time is. Should you tend to be engaged with work in the office till late, cope with your children during day, getting classes in the college also it appears you don't have plenty of time for shopping; buying your apparel online is the best solution. Search to have an e-store and purchase fashion clothes at 22:00 p.m.
Shopping online for garments provides you with the liberty to look not just in the early hrs each morning or in the late hrs from the night, but you can purchase clothes online no matter where you're – in the coffee shop with buddies, on your vacation, or in the office on your break. Once we reside in the age of smart phones and Google, we use of internet just about everywhere searching for clothing on the internet is this kind of entertainment.
Buying your apparel online provides you with the truly amazing benefit to compare the cost from the particular item different retailer's offer for this. Furthermore, there are plenty of third-party independent websites for rating and reviewing products. It may be beneficial to check on what individuals say concerning the product you're going to purchase.
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We believe in doing great work- GlaxoSmithKline
Wednesday, May 14, 2014 l Source: Shinejobs/Hindustan Times
GSK believes in doing less of 'good' work and more of work that has the highest impact, says Arun Sehgal, evp HR, GlaxoSmithKline Consumer Healthcare.
How do you spot and attract talent?
Our business strategy has strategic growth levers that include building category- defining brands that consumers love; improve lives through scientific innovation; to become the first choice of customers/shoppers/experts; efficient and consumer-driven supply chain and live our values and develop people in high performance culture. Our people strategy is tailored to deliver these objectives while unleashing and aligning the energy, passion and the performance of our people. Our people strategy goals include the following:
■ Improving the quality; breadth and depth of our talent
■ Building the enterprise-wide capabilities
■ Enabling sustained high performance through an aligned; engaged and healthy organisation
■ Building trust within and outside GSK to protect our reputation
The best way to retain and nurture stars…
At GSK we firmly believe that an individual is responsible for his/her own career and an organisation should be an enabler. The individual takes accountability for driving his/her career; developing broad/diverse experience and becoming the best one can be. This philosophy is articulated in our process known as 'My winning career', which is a development approach to give our employees the tools and support to drive their career in a proactive manner. It is aimed at encouraging and equipping employees to develop and grow in their current positions and/or in their preparation for future leadership roles. We remain committed to developing our people and future leaders to create a high performance culture. It is ingrained that managers are responsible for helping to create this environment that considers individual development needs and is based on the principle of 70/20/10; which is 70 (on the job)/20 (development relationships)/10 (formal classroom learning sessions). We always try and provide our people with opportunities that stretch, challenge and fulfill them in their roles, and further support them through coaching, mentoring and formal training.
What specific attributes/values do you look for in candidates being interviewed?
We look for candidates who not only follow our values but can also be a role model. We also look for talent who can set direction and inspire,
work across boundaries and can engage with all stakeholders with a positive mindset. India is an important talent pipeline for our global operations. Many of our coworkers from India have joined the global stage within the company with challenging opportunities. So it is important that our candidates are able to fit in into the global work culture.
Skill sets are important when hiring for your company?
Skill sets are important when we look at middle and senior roles in the organisation. However, our focus is not only on 'What' they can do but also 'How' they do. For entry-level candidates our primary focus is more on their aptitude and attitude as well as their value system. More than just academic qualifications, we are focused on individuals who fit with GSK defined leadership expectations. We look for leaders who set direction and inspire, who can work across boundaries, release energy in their interactions, develop talent and can drive performance
What's unique about your appraisal system?
We have a robust My Winning Formula (MWF) and Performance and Development Planning (PDP) processes that are used to manage performance within the organisation. Talent development through 70 (on the job)/20 (development relationships)/10 (formal classroom learning sessions) philosophy is an integral part of our performance management process. The performance management
process evaluates the individual output both on "what" has been achieved and "how" it has been achieved. The process then feeds into rewards process which ensures that people are differentially rewarded basis their performance ratings. One aspect that is unique about our performance management system is that it lays equal emphasis on both "what" and "how" of the performance. In our organisation merely delivering results is not important but delivering results in the right manner in alignment with our organisational values is supremely critical. We have a set of GSK expectations that all employees are expected to adhere to while delivering their results and this is something which we have deeply embedded in our organisation. We also believe in doing less of "good" work and more of "great" work. Our performance management system encourages people to define limited objectives in clear measurable terms that have the highest impact on business.
About Arun Sehgal
Arun Sehgalis a senior HR professional with diverse experience in human resource management. He spent a large part of his career with Gillette wherein he held positions of increasing responsibility, both in India and overseas. Sehgal was the regional HR director for India and South Asia from 1998 to 2003 when he led HR for Gillette's diverse businesses including shaving, Parker, Duracell, Oral B and Braun. He was a key member of the senior leadership team and led various restructuring initiatives.
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Approximately 40 million people in the United States have a disability. That translates to about 12.6 percent of the population. For those who apply for Social Security disability benefits, only around 30 percent are approved at the initial application level. At the Administrative Law Judge Hearing, that percentage nearly doubles to 55 percent. Your odds of winning benefits are greatly improved by having a Social Security disability lawyer represent you: About 70 percent of people who hire a SSDI attorney to represent them are awarded benefits, while only around 41 percent of those without a lawyer are approved.
Whether you are considering applying for SSD benefits or you've been denied and are thinking about filing an appeal, the Social Security disability lawyers at DePaolo & Zadeikis are familiar with the Social Security Agency regulations that must be met, filing procedures that must be followed, medical evidence needed and tips that optimize your chances of receiving SSD benefits. Give us a call today at 312-263-7560 for a free, no obligation consultation.
About two-thirds of SSD claims are denied at the initial application level, and an even higher rate of claims is denied at reconsideration, or the first appeal. Social Security disability claims are denied at all levels of the claims process for a variety of reasons. Understanding why claims are often denied can help you improve your chances of winning benefits.
A large percentage of disability claims are denied because of paperwork errors. The application and documentation necessary to file a disability claim can be overwhelming if you are trying to complete your application yourself. While it is important that each question is answered truthfully and completely, using the correct wording for each answer can have a big impact on your claim. In addition, the SSA requires you to back up your claim with documentation and hard evidence, and failing to submit the required information will almost certainly result in a denial.
Throughout the claims process, there are a number of deadlines that often must be met to proceed with a claim. Many applicants receive denials because they are unable to complete the required actions or access the requested information on time.
Many disability applications are denied because drug, alcohol, or criminal convictions are involved. Although it is possible to obtain SSD benefits despite previous drug or alcohol abuse, if it is determined that the substances continue to play a role in your disability, you will likely be denied. Similarly, claims that are linked to criminal convictions will often be denied.
SSDI benefits are available to people who are no longer able to perform substantial gainful activity (work) because of a disabling condition. If you work too many hours or make too much money while waiting on your claim to process, you will no longer qualify for SSDI.
Sufficient medical evidence is necessary to support a claim for SSD. If you haven't followed through with you treatment plan or do not have sufficient medical records to back up your claim, you may be denied benefits.
Connect with our social security disability attorneys for a free case evaluation.
When your claim has been denied at the reconsideration level, you may request a hearing with an Administrative Law Judge (ALJ). The majority of disability claims that are successful are approved at the hearing level. Because hearings are more in-depth, many people hire social security disability lawyers to help guide them through the rest of the process. A disability attorney can help with accessing and gathering medical records and other documentation, preparing you for questioning, cross-examining the vocational expert, and more.
In addition, social Security disability lawyers can address any weaknesses in your case and build on the strengths that can help you win benefits. If you are eligible for an on-the-record decision, a disability attorney may even be able to help you skip the hearing altogether and go straight to the decision.
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Roedolf Abraham Zeederberg DUMINY, son of Francois Jean van Helslandt DUMINY and Margaretha Elizabeth ZEEDERBERG. He married Gesina Maria SCHIETEKAT (sister-in-law), daughter of Pieter Johannes SCHIETEKAT and Dorothea Christina EVERTS,. She was born on September 17, 1893 and died on June 26, 1964 at the age of 70.
Children of Roedolf Abraham Zeederberg DUMINY and Gesina Maria SCHIETEKAT:
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Dorothea Christina DUMINY, daughter of Roedolf Abraham Zeederberg DUMINY and Gesina Maria SCHIETEKAT, was born on July 1, 1917 and died on July 12, 1983 at the age of 66. She married Jacob Daniel KRIGE. He was born on March 24, 1915 and died on February 15, 1942 at the age of 26.
Margaret Elizabeth Zeederberg DUMINY, daughter of Roedolf Abraham Zeederberg DUMINY and Gesina Maria SCHIETEKAT, was born on January 15, 1920. She married Dirk Johannes van Schalkwyk DU PLESSIS. He was born on April 24, 1914 and died on November 18, 1984 at the age of 70.
Jessie Roelene Isabella DUMINY, daughter of Roedolf Abraham Zeederberg DUMINY and Gesina Maria SCHIETEKAT, was born on August 27, 1932. She married Arthur Douglas HORNÉ. He was born on May 30, 1930 and died on October 19, 1985 at the age of 55.
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A rally of more than 30,000 people, led by the Danish Prime Minister, has marched in central Copenhagen to commemorate the victims of Saturday's shootings outside a synagogue and at a cafe hosting a free speech debate.
The memorial was held near the site of the first attack as people started flocking to Gunnar Nu Hansens Place at 19:00 GMT. Members of Denmark's Jewish and Muslim communities joined the event. Many foreign politician including Swedish Prime Minister, Stefan Löfven, also attended the event.
Thousands lit candles and torches as they listened to live music as a mark of remembrance.
"There are about 30,000 at the venue, as many as we expected," a police spokesman told AFP about the gathering.
On Saturday, a gunman identified as Omar Abdel El-Hussein, opened fire during a debate on free speech in a Copenhagen cafe that was attended by controversial artist Lars Vilks and the French ambassador to Denmark, François Zimeray. Both were unharmed, but the gunman fatally shot a 55-year-old man attending the event, and injured three police officers.
On the same day, a Jewish man was shot in the head while standing outside the city's largest synagogue. The 22-year-old gunman was fatallyshotby police on Sunday. Authorities say Hussein had a criminal record and a gang background, and had been released from jail two weeks ahead of the murder spree.
Meanwhile Lars Vilks, the controversial Swedish cartoonist believed to have been the target in the free speech debate shooting has gone into hiding indefinitely, a police spokeswoman said on Monday. Vilks' home in Höganäs, in southern Sweden, "is not a safe place. And he needs to be in a safe place," Ewa-Gun Westford told AFP.


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Missionary priest, frequent visitor to Fort Pierce, dies at 82
Father Charles Duster died Tuesday after 55 years of priesthood. PHOTO PROVIDED
OMAHA — The Rev. Charles Joseph Duster, a Catholic missionary priest who worked in ministries in Japan and the Fiji Islands, died Tuesday (March 7, 2017) at a hospital near Omaha after a two-week illness. He was 82.
Father Duster was born Sept., 15, 1934, in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, where his parents, Charles and Cleo Duster, operated the Duster's Supermarket.
Despite world travels, he made frequent stops to visit his sister, Katie Enns, in Fort Pierce, where he performed various functions such as family baptisms, weddings and funerals. His visits over the last 60 years resulted in enduring friendships with the pastors at St. Anastasia Catholic Church in Fort Pierce, including Monsignor Michael Beerhalter, Father Michael Woodcock and the current pastor, Father Richard George.
Father Duster attended Regis College in Denver and Marquette University in Milwaukee before entering the seminary. He was ordained a priest of the Missionary Society of St. Columban at the Columban Major Seminary Chapel in Milton, Mass., on Dec. 21, 1961, and celebrated his first Solemn High Mass at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Cedar Rapids on Dec. 31, 1961.
Father Duster was ordained in 1961. PHOTO PROVIDED
Founded in 1918, the Missionary Society of St. Columban is is an organization of priests, nuns and lay missionaries in 15 countries, heeding the gospel call to "serve all nations." The patron of the Society, St. Columban, was a sixth-century Irish monk who suffered persecution to create monasteries in what is today France, Germany, Switzerland and Italy. The society's U.S. headquarters is based near Omaha, where Father Duster had worked in various ministries since 2011.
"Father Duster's warm and outgoing personality, many talents, and deep commitment to his vocation as a Columban missionary priest, drew many people to God in the various places where he ministered," said the Rev. Timothy Mulroy, regional director of the Columban Fathers. "Wherever he was sent, his ability to recognize and celebrate the good in the world around him made him a truly joyful messenger of the Gospel."
The Rev. Charles Duster while serving in Japan in the 1960s. PHOTO PROVIDED
Father Duster spent his first assignment for the Columbans in Japan as a regional bursar for the society and later as associate pastor in the Diocese of Osaka. From 1969 to 1972, he was Columban vocation director for the Midwest Region of the U.S. based near Omaha and later served a year in the Archdiocese of St. Paul as chaplain at Hennepin County General Hospital in Minneapolis.
In 1974, he began working in the Fiji Islands, where served for seven years as a parish priest. He later was appointed vicar general of the Archdiocese of Suva, a position he held for four years.
Father Duster with Fijian students. PHOTO PROVIDED
Beginning in September 1986, he spent eight years in Rome, where he received a doctorate in canon law summa cum laude at the Angelicum University and served as rector of the Collegio San Columbano.
After working briefly at the marriage tribunal in the Archdiocese of Dubuque, Iowa, to gain matrimonial law experience, he returned to Fiji in 1994 to teach canon law at the Pacific Regional Seminary and serve as the coordinator of the Lay Mission Program. He also served as associate pastor at at Holy Family Parish in Labasa from 2003 to 2005.
Complications from heart disease returned him to the United States in 2005, but he remained active in the work of the society. He served in Mission Promotions and Vocations in Chicago from 2005 to 2011 and as house superior from 2008 to 2011.
He returned to Omaha in 2011 and for the last six years has worked in the society's office in Planned Giving and Development and as house superior of the Omaha community.
"While the Lord gives me the energy I want to do what I can," he said in a recent interview.
Father Duster is predeceased by his parents and sister, Margaret Duster, all of whom died in 1972.
In addition to Katie Enns, he is survived by an older brother, William C. Duster (Audrey) of Littleton, Colo.; cousin, John Duster (Shirley) of Cedar Rapids; and 11 nieces and nephews.
Services will be held in both Nebraska and Iowa.
Visitation is 4 to 6 p.m. Monday at St., Mary Catholic Church in Bellevue, Neb., followed by Mass at 6 p.m. Visitation in Cedar Rapids is 1 to 2 p.m. Tuesday at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 2 p.m. Burial is in Mount Calvary Cemetery in Cedar Rapids. Bellevue Memorial Funeral Chapel in Bellevue, Neb., is in charge of arrangements.
Memorials may be made to the Missionary Society of St. Columban, P.O. Box 10, St. Columbans, NE 68056.
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The county of West Midlands has a population of around 2,603,900 and includes the boroughs of Dudley, Sandwell, Solihull and Walsall, the City of Birmingham, the City of Coventry and the City of Wolverhampton. All three cities have played major parts in Englands industrial heritage within the Middle Ages. There is a large selection of interesting places to visit within the county some of which include Dudley Castle, Cadbury World, Coventry Cathedral, various art galleries and exhibition centres including the National Exhibition Centre (NEC) that usually has at least one major event or installation showing.


This oak dining table and chair set brings an organic feel to your set up.
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EU plans easier access to generics in potential blow to big drugmakers
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BRUSSELS (Reuters) – The European Commission wants to make it easier for patients to access cheaper, generic medicines, a draft EU document seen by Reuters shows, in a move that could cut the revenues of big pharmaceutical firms.
The EU executive outlines its strategy for the sector in a document due to be published on Tuesday, with the goal of making drugs more affordable and preventing the dramatic shortages seen in the first phase of the COVID-19 pandemic in the spring.
"The Commission will consider targeted policies that support greater generic and biosimilar competition," the document says.
Generic versions of medicines are effectively cheaper copies of patented drugs and are based on the same active substances. They can only be marketed by manufacturers after intellectual property rights to the original drug expires.
The proposal says EU antitrust rules will be applied more strictly to stop patent-holding pharmaceutical companies that "hinder the entry or expansion of the more affordable medicines of their generic and biosimilar competitors".
Among the EU's possible actions, expected in 2022, are the removal of barriers that delay the entry of generics to market, increased uptake by health systems and clearer provisions for the conduct of trials on patented products to support generic marketing authorisation applications.
The Commission also says that incentives and obligations for pharma firms may be reviewed by 2022 to link them more closely to requirements for wider distribution and greater competition.
FILE PHOTO: European Union flags flutter outside the European Commission headquarters in Brussels, Belgium August 21, 2020. REUTERS/Yves Herman/File Photo
This could require drugmakers to make their patented drugs available in all EU 27 states or risk shorter period of intellectual property rights. Smaller countries are often not on the radar of big drugmakers because they are less profitable.
Amid medicines in short or no supply in the bloc, are antibiotics and drugs for children and rare diseases. The Commission estimates that 95% of the more than 7,000 known rare illnesses have no treatment to date.
Shortages in the bloc were made worse in the first phase of the pandemic, amid export bans and other trade restrictions and when India curbed the export of paracetamol, the painkiller temporarily disappeared from shelves in many EU countries.
The document says measures will be introduced in 2022 to boost the EU's "strategic autonomy", including earlier notification of shortages and enhanced transparency of stocks.
Reporting by Francesco Guarascio @fraguarascio; Editing by Alexander Smith
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https://www.reuters.com/article/us-eu-pharmaceuticals-drugs/eu-plans-easier-access-to-generics-in-potential-blow-to-big-drugmakers-idUSKBN28323J
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            this.ColumnGroupDescriptions = new DescriptionsSettingsList<TGroup>(this);
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        public SettingsNodeCollection<TGroup> ColumnGroupDescriptions { get; private set; }
        public SettingsNodeCollection<TAggregate> AggregateDescriptions { get; private set; }
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        {
            get
            {
                return this.FilterDescriptions;
            }
        }

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            {
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            }
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            protected override void ClearItems()
            {
                base.ClearItems();
                this.NotifyChange(new SettingsChangedEventArgs());
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Voya Financial Adds New Series of Fixed Indexed Annuities to its Suite of Retirement Solutions
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WINDSOR, Conn., June 13, 2016 – Voya Financial, Inc. (NYSE: VOYA) announced today it has expanded its suite of fixed index annuity products by introducing a new family of solutions aimed at helping individuals grow and protect their savings — while generating guaranteed retirement income. The new Voya Quest series of annuities includes the Voya Quest 5 Index Annuity, Voya Quest 7 Index Annuity and Voya Quest Plus Index Annuity. These products are issued by Voya Insurance and Annuity Company, a member of Voya Financial family of companies.
"Historically low interest rates and unpredictable market swings make navigating the retirement landscape more challenging than ever. Americans need to have a sound strategy for their future income needs," said Carolyn Johnson, president of Annuities at Voya Financial. "Voya's Quest family of annuities can give individuals the confidence of knowing their hard-earned savings will keep growing and be there when they need it most — especially as they cope with living longer in retirement and manage rising health care expenses."
The Voya Quest series of annuities allows individuals to grow their assets based on potential earnings linked to the performance of an index or benchmark, specifically the S&P 500® Index1. Gains are locked in annually through multiple interest-crediting strategies — including both capped and spread strategies — allowing individuals to diversify and maximize their tax-deferred accumulation. A floor offers protection against negative index performance, ensuring an individual will never lose the value of their original premium payment or credited gains when the market declines. If the selected index goes up, an individual's contract value could increase up to a predetermined maximum amount.
The Voya Quest series of annuities provides individuals the flexibility to select from a five-, seven- or 10-year contract surrender schedule. Each product provides individuals with the protection and growth potential that are inherent features of a fixed indexed annuity. Those who select the Voya Quest Plus Index Annuity will receive an added 6% premium bonus at the start of the annuity contract2.
Introducing the Voya myIncome Withdrawal Benefit
A Guaranteed Living Withdrawal Benefit (GLWB) is another key feature of the new suite of products, which can be purchased for an additional cost at the time of the annuity contract. This GLWB, known as the Voya myIncome Withdrawal Benefit, is designed to help individuals generate a steady stream of lifetime income in retirement. Specifically, individuals receive a guaranteed 6.5% compounding roll-up rate applied annually to their withdrawal benefit base for up to 10 years. Plus, the income stream can be turned on and off as needed. Individuals can also make annual withdrawals up to 10% without activating the benefit. This enables the income benefit base to continue growing, while providing the flexibility to access the funds.
"The Voya myIncome Withdrawal Benefit is designed to give Americans peace of mind so they can grow, protect and enjoy their retirement savings, which we fondly refer to as Orange Money," said Johnson. "For example, a contract holder has the freedom to add their spouse to the benefit — protecting their family's long-term financial security by providing a guaranteed stream of income for life."
The Voya Quest series of annuities complements Voya's wide array of annuity product solutions. As an industry leader and advocate for greater retirement readiness, Voya Financial is committed to delivering on its vision to be America's Retirement Company™ and its mission to make a secure financial future possible — one person, one family, one institution at a time.
About Voya Financial:Voya Financial, Inc. (NYSE: VOYA), helps Americans plan, invest and protect their savings — to get ready to retire better. Serving the financial needs of approximately 13 million individual and institutional customers in the United States, Voya is a Fortune 500 company that had $11 billion in revenue in 2015. The company had $458 billion in total assets under management and administration as of March 31, 2016. With a clear mission to make a secure financial future possible — one person, one family, one institution at a time — Voya's vision is to be America's Retirement Company™. The company is equally committed to conducting business in a way that is socially, environmentally, economically and ethically responsible — Voya has been recognized as one of the 2016 World's Most Ethical Companies® by the Ethisphere Institute, and as one of the Top Green Companies in the U.S., by Newsweek magazine. For more information, visit voya.com. Follow Voya Financial on Facebook and Twitter @Voya.
1) The S&P 500® Index is a product of S&P Dow Jones Indices LLC ("SPDJI"), and has been licensed for use by Voya Insurance and Annuity Company (VIAC). Standard & Poor's®, S&P® and S&P 500® are registered trademarks of Standard & Poor's Financial Services LLC ("S&P"); Dow Jones® is a registered trademark of Dow Jones Trademark Holdings LLC ("Dow Jones"); and these trademarks have been licensed for use by SPDJI and sublicensed for certain purposes by VIAC. VIAC's Voya Quest series of annuities is not sponsored, endorsed, sold or promoted by SPDJI, Dow Jones, S&P, their respective affiliates, and none of such parties make any representation regarding the advisability of investing in such product(s) nor do they have any liability for any errors, omissions, or interruptions of the S&P 500® Index.
2) Products offering a bonus may offer lower credited interest rates, participation rates, index caps, monthly caps, and/or higher index spreads than products not offering a bonus.
Annuities are issued by Voya Insurance and Annuity Company, (Des Moines, IA), member of the Voya® family of companies. All guarantees are based upon the financial strength and claims-paying ability of Voya Insurance and Annuity Company, which is solely responsible for all obligations under its contracts. Contract Form Series VI-IA-3147(2015) with Contract Schedule VI-IA-3147(2015) (5SC) VI-IA-3147(2015) (7SC) VI-IA-3148(2015) (10SC). Rider Form Series: VI-RA-3162(2016) & VI-RA-3163(2016)
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Interview with Tommy Newport
We had the pleasure of interviewing Tommy Newport over Zoom video.
Tommy Newport is known for his irresistible falsetto-steeped indie anthems, garnering a substantial buzz with his 2018 debut, Just To Be Ironic, while he was still a teenager....
Tommy Newport is known for his irresistible falsetto-steeped indie anthems, garnering a substantial buzz with his 2018 debut, Just To Be Ironic, while he was still a teenager. Following the paramount success of 2019's Tommy Gun EP and 2021's Ultra Mango EP and Liquid EP, Newport continues to develop his euphonious sound.
Having received plenty of critical acclaim along the way from the likes of The FADER, Complex, Hypebeast, High Snobiety, Pigeons & Planes, PAPER, Lyrical Lemonade, COLORS & more, Tommy is continuing to prove he's a force to be reckoned with. At only 21 years old, Tommy's already toured extensively across North America & Europe, been championed by legendary tastemakers like Zane Lowe & Giles Peterson, and collaborated with Grammy nominees EARTHGANG.
Born Oliver Milmine in Manchester, England, Newport moved to the United States at a young age, eventually settling in Kansas. There, he picked up the guitar and taught himself how to produce music on his computer. Consolidating his style and sound into something rather extraordinary, Newport has created his own funky, psychedelic style of pop with his falsetto vocals riding atop bulging basslines, grooving guitar, melodious keyboards and electronic grooves. Inspired by a mix of early-2000s bands like MGMT, The Killers, and Phoenix, he's received musical placements on shows like Search Party, Ballers, Expecting Amy, an Apple iPad commercial and What/If.
Withover streaming numbers hitting the millions, Tommy Newport continues to shine with his unique soundscape and musical capabilities. He's got some big moves lined up in the year ahead and is certainly proving to be one to watch!
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Zymedyne is creating a new approach to the treatment of chronic pain. Founded by Dr. Gerald Zamponi, Professor from the University of Calgary's Cumming School of Medicine and Dr. Chris Bladen, alumnus of the Cumming School of Medicine's Hotchkiss Brain Institute, the company holds the intellectual property on a newly discovered molecular mechanism that causes increased T-Type calcium channel expression that are crucial in pain signalling. They are developing compounds that regulate this mechanism and create a whole new class of valuable, non-opioid based, and non-addictive pain medications that will significantly improve the quality of life for chronic pain sufferers. By increasing the target specificity, they hope to lower the risk of side effects like weight gain, respiratory depression and addiction. If successful, Zymedyne would help a broad range of patients with painful conditions, such as diabetes and shingles.
Established in July 2020, the company received funding from UCeed, which founder Dr. Chris Bladen says has been critical to their early-stage development and evolution. UCeed funds provided the means for patent filings, licensing, and various testing stages.
"Having the backing of UCeed has undoubtedly legitimized Zymedyne in the eyes of potential investors. We have leveraged UCeed's support to attract further investment and keep our momentum going."
Dr. Chris Bladen
Over the next year, the Zymedyne team aims to conduct structure activity relationships (SAR). The SAR will create new, novel drugs and with more in-vivo results, and the company will be able to patent, develop and license to pharmaceutical companies in the future. Once efficacy has been proven, they will carry out further studies before applying for Phase I clinical trials.
Visit Zymedyne's website here.
Zymedyne has received investment from UCeed, a venture philanthropy fund accelerating UCalgary and community-based startup companies to advance problem-solving research, create jobs and fuel the economy. A key program in the UCalgary innovation ecosystem, UCeed bridges the gap between innovation, demonstration and commercialization, and is managed by UCalgary's knowledge-transfer and business incubator, Innovate Calgary.
UCeed Health Fund is supported by the generosity of the River Fund at the Calgary Foundation and their mission to build a healthy and vibrant community where everyone belongs.


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CHC SERVICES
FIVE KEYS CHARTER SCHOOL
DREAMCATCHER YOUTH SERVICES
YEAH! YOUTH SERVICES
PRECISE BARBER COLLEGE
YOUTH CHAMPIONS
Covenant House California
SUPPORT OUR YOUTH AT YEAH!
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Please send an email to bbob@covca.org with your name & a list of items donated so we can send you a thank you letter & receipt! Amazon often doesn't tell us who sent us items & we want to thank you!
YEAH! YOUTH ENGAGEMENT ADVOCACY HOUSING
A PROGRAM OF COVENANT HOUSE CALIFORNIA
Our emergency shelter program provides low-barrier access for youth experiencing homelessness. We provide basic necessities, offer case management and counseling, linkages to education, employment and housing, and opportunities for meaningful community involvement.
YEAH! assists homeless young people in these ways:
Provides relief from the stress of living on the street
Creates a community of friendship and mutual support
Encourages the identification of personal goals and the exploration of alternatives to street life
The YEAH! shelter is open seven days a week, all year round. It is staffed by two trained supervisors and a team of volunteers. Youth in the program are served a hot dinner and breakfast in the morning. They sleep on mats with fresh sheets. Clean socks and underwear are provided when available. They have access to a shower nightly.
With our help, some of the youth have been reunited with family, or moved into permanent housing. In addition, we provide medical referrals and on-site therapy. We also work closely with Berkeley Mental Health, Lifelong Medical Clinic, the Homeless Action Center, Suitcase Clinic and other local agencies.
Through our Clinical Day Program, YEAH! provides intensive case management and counseling to a select group. Participants meet regularly with a trained clinician. Together they set goals and chart a path to their preferred lives. Youth are helped to find employment, to secure permanent, affordable housing, to return to (or stay in) school, and to learn to utilize community resources.
HOW TO VOLUNTEER AT YEAH!
Volunteering contributes to everyone's well being. Volunteers learn from youth, from their fellow volunteers and from the trainings provided by YEAH!. In turn, youth have a warm bed, hot meals and a way of making connections with people from the wider community.
We frequently hold orientations for volunteers, which they are asked to complete before volunteering. All orientations and trainings take place every second Tuesday, from 5:30 pm to 7:00 pm (8:00 pm for some volunteer positions). Email volunteer@yeahberkeley.org for more information about volunteer opportunities and to learn when the next orientations will be.
YEAH! NEWSLETTER
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YEAH! STAFF
Ashley Burns
Director of YEAH! Program
Aburns@covca.org
YEAH! ADVISORY BOARD MEMBERS
Susan Halpern, MSW (Founding Board Member), Natalie Leimkuhler, MA, Secretary (Founding Board Member), Elisa Della-Piana, JD, Board Chair, Maxim Schrogin, Board Treasurer, Robert Ayasse, LCSW, PPSC, Midhun Joseph, MA and Joseph Sanousi
YEAH! Supporter via Facebook shares...
"Outstanding investment for city of Berkeley and all of us who live here."
ABOUT BERKELEY'S HOMELESS POPULATION
Berkeley's homeless population is estimated to be 1,200, about 225 of whom are youth aged 18 to 25. Three quarters are male and 54% Caucasian. In interviews, 85% said they are local, 73% self-reported active drug or alcohol use, 36% indicated they have mental health problems, half have not graduated from high school, and 79% have no source of income.
Thirty-seven percent have lived in foster care, fifteen and a half is the average age at which they became homeless, and the average length of time they've been homeless is 2.5 years. Since homeless youth often keep pets for companionship, we make efforts to accommodate them at YEAH!.
From donating everyday items to serving our young people a warm dinner, we invite you to make a difference.
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Martha Rivas graduated from Pima Medical Institute and has been working in Cardiology for almost five years, mostly with Dr. Khoo.
She loves to help people and make their lives better. Her motto at work is to achieve the best possible patient care. Martha lives on the west side of Albuquerque with her husband and three children and enjoys snowboarding, biking and spending quality time with her family.


Born in 1970 in Caracas (Venezuela) based in the United States since 2010. Ines Silva developed an inclination for the arts, since her student days at the architect faculty at the Central University of Venezuela (UCV). After graduating with honors, she decided to focus on art choosing to concentrate her plastic work within the currents of geometric abstraction and constructivism. Ines constant investigation of this movement has given her the ability to permanently explore new creative possibilities, both in the formal and technical aspects and in the material. Ines has distinguished herself for some years, for the use of plastic material (Plexiglas) as supports of her work. Ines paints on this material planes, stripes or lines in vivid and translucent colors resulting in an unlimited number of views that allows it to be fully appreciated from any position.
As a result of her extensive research she earned the Critics Award at the rst biennale of sculpture at the Faculty of Architecture and Urbanism of the UCV in 2002; the next year she participated with her work at the Salon Pirelli of Young Artists at the Museum of Contemporary Art of Caracas, and in 2010 she showcased her work in the "Spirit of Geometric and Constructivim Art" at the Tome International Art Triennial of the Satoru Sato Art Museum in Japan.
Ines's trajectory continues to succed landing her participation in international exhibitions in Europe. She participates in salon Comparaison (2006/2015) and Réalités Nouvelles (2014-2015) and "Art Construit Latino-Américain Nouvelles Propositions", Gallery "Denise René rive gauche". Ines contributes as well with different groups of great international importance: the Madi Group, Expansionist, and Art Construit International at which she has joined in numerous exhibitions in Germany, Ecuador, France, Hungary, Italy, Russia, USA and Venezuela.
Ines' work has been exhibited in major museums and institutions among which are: Madi and Geometric Art Museum, Dallas (2003); Museum of Modern art in Moscow, Russia (2006); Maison de la Amerique Latine, in celebration of the 50th anniversary of Madi movement, Paris (2008); Museum of Contemporary Art Francisco Narvaez, Venezuela (2009); and the Galerie Emilia Suciu Karlsruhe, Germany (2013).