SPAIN: Infrastructure manager ADIF has awarded Kontron Transportation a contract to deploy GSM-R communications on the Medina del Campo – Orense conventional line The contract worth more than €20m includes installation and a four-year maintenance period the supplier said it was among the largest recent GSM-R contracts awarded by ADIF covering a 338 km route in northwest Spain which is used by both medium-distance passenger trains and freight traffic SPAIN: Kontron Transportation has completed the acquisition of Kapsch TrafficCom’s ticket vending machine and access control business Arce Mobility Solutions for €7·6m with Kapsch TrafficCom saying Arce was not seen as a core business and following regulatory approval completion .. 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This website is using a security service to protect itself from online attacks The action you just performed triggered the security solution There are several actions that could trigger this block including submitting a certain word or phrase You can email the site owner to let them know you were blocked Please include what you were doing when this page came up and the Cloudflare Ray ID found at the bottom of this page Which language would you like to use this site in Félix Llorente lived and worked on the railways in the Castilian town of Medina del Campo an ongoing crime that increases in cruelty over time Why would a woman decide to bring a lawsuit on behalf of someone she never met 10,000 km from where the events took place The same reasons that led dozens of victims of serious violations of human rights in Spain to knock on the doors of justice in Argentina: generations of hurt for the family and the impossibility of doing so in Spain All three pillars of Spain’s government have refused to offer truth justice and reparation to the victims of enforced disappearance and other crimes – some 114,000 cases between 17 July 1936 and December 1951 they have closed the door to any judicial action that would pave the way for complying with international obligations and UN recommendations The lawsuit has all the necessary information for the investigation to go ahead if there is the will to do so It includes the location of a mass grave where Félix’s body is probably buried along with some 200 others in an abandoned winery in Medina del Campo as well as the Spanish State’s official and proud acknowledgement in 1941: “[Félix is ] a person of bad character and conduct appearing affiliated with the Communist Party International Red Aid and the National Railway Workers’ Union… and that (sic) was arrested by the Authority entering prison on July 28 and later transferred to another prison without further knowledge of his situation and whereabouts” Some readers may think that this was enough – the passage of time is inevitable But would we ask the same of the family members of Holocaust victims Is it even possible to forget without knowing what happened Is it feasible to turn the page without getting the State’s respect and support to obtain truth but has had to seek justice 10,000 km away It is ironic to note that many families of victims of torture where they took refuge at the end of the civil war where the life-changing events actually happened Anaïs is young and she is determined – you can see it in her eyes She will continue the search for her great-uncle until she finds out what happened We hope that Mexico will agree to investigate the enforced disappearance of Félix and do the work that the Spanish authorities refuse to do Many countries have already done it and they are better societies as a result Together we can fight for human rights everywhere Your donation can transform the lives of millions If you are talented and passionate about human rights then Amnesty International wants to hear from you The Mexico-based bakery giant has signed a deal to buy a factory in one of its largest markets in Europe Grupo Bimbo is to acquire a factory in Spain one of the Mexican company’s largest overseas markets The two companies have signed a deal over a plant in Medina del Campo in central Spain Bimbo said the factory manufactures sweet baked goods for customers including major Spanish retailer Mercadona will see Bimbo start to manufacture sweet baked goods under private label in Spain Bimbo said the deal is subject to regulatory approval. In 2019, the company acquired a bread-making plant in the Spanish city of Valencia from Cerealto Siro Foods The Medina del Campo factory is one of two Cerealto Siro Foods has agreed to sell in Spain The company is also set to offload a plant further north in Briviesca “In line with the divestments made in its bread and pastry businesses both operations are being carried out in compliance with Cerealto Siro Foods’ commitment to find specialist buyers for whom these categories are at the core of its strategy and with the capacity to make these businesses and the people who work in them grow,” Cerealto Siro Foods said Cerealto Siro Foods also sold a biscuit-making factory in Jaén in southern Spain to local business executive Felix Gullón Don’t let policy changes catch you off guard Stay proactive with real-time data and expert analysis Bimbo announced its purchase of the factory in Medina del Campo alongside its 2020 financial results The company also provided a brief comment on its acquisition of India-based bakery group Modern Foods, which had been announced earlier in the day by the firm’s previous owner Indian private-equity firm Everstone Capital Bimbo described Modern Foods as “the market leader in south India” and said the deal “strengthens and expands Grupo Bimbo’s geographical presence in India as its current product portfolio and manufacturing footprint complement exceptionally well with the long-term strategy to grow in India” Bimbo entered India in 2017 through the acquisition of a majority stake in local packaged bread group Ready Roti India Bimbo’s net sales rose 13.4% to MXN331.1bn (US$16.17bn) contributing to a 24.4% increase in operating income to MXN25.41bn Bimbo’s net majority income was up 44.2% at MXN9.11bn The company’s sales from its combined Europe Asia and Africa division grew 12.7% to MXN30.03bn helped in part by the 2019 factory purchase from Cerealto Siro Foods Nominations are now open for the prestigious Just Food Excellence Awards - one of the industry's most recognised programmes celebrating innovation This is your chance to showcase your achievements Don't miss the opportunity to be honoured among the best - submit your nomination today Give your business an edge with our leading industry insights View all newsletters from across the GlobalData Media network Metrics details Groundwater dynamics are often overlooked within historical climatology because of their complexity and the influence of multiple factors This study presents a groundwater model for Spain using an existing tree-ring based summer drought reconstruction to estimate the groundwater depth in Castile and León (northwestern Spain) over the 1056–2020 CE period Spanish groundwater volume fluctuations are found to be associated with quasi-decadal variations in the North Atlantic and Pacific Oceans The reconstructed annual groundwater depth shows significant oscillations around a mean value of 123 m Changes in groundwater depths include a wet medieval period ( ~ 1056–1200 CE) recurring megadroughts during parts of the Little Ice Age (~1471–1600 CE) and unprecedentedly large variations during recent decades Aligning with previous studies for the Iberian Peninsula our new modelling approach highlights the need to enhance groundwater resilience in anticipation of potentially worsening future drought trends across the Mediterranean in caverns have been placed there by the rains engendered as well of waters that have risen from the sea as of those from the earth and from all humid things in the drying of which their aqueous vapours are raised up on high to fall again […] the said waters will take their course in the direction of the downward slope provided they can find the smallest outlet: thence it most frequently happens that out of rocks and hilly places escape many beautiful springs which is essential for sustaining groundwater These indices collectively form the foundation for a robust analysis of the dynamic relationship between climate and groundwater calibration was performed using data from Medina del Campo wells (1517-4-0001 at 100 m depth and 1517-4-0002 at 140 m depth) covering the period from 1972 to 2001 Extended validation efforts included GWD data from the Fuente de Piedra lagoon in Andalusia (southern Spain) from 1960 to 1996 Additional validation proxies were used from Valladolid (in Castile and León) for the periods 1674–1711 and 1713–1764 and Lominchar (in Castile-La Mancha) for the recent period 2003 to 2020 The calibrated model was employed across distinct climatic phases: the late part of the Medieval Warm Period (LMWP here ~1300–1849) and the Contemporary Warming Period (CWP Based on the tree-ring based reconstruction of the summer scPDSI spatial field and three atmospheric indices (NAO our modelling efforts spanned the period 1056–2020 CE providing hydrological insights specific to the CL region we discuss the main results derived from the GREMS which offer new perspectives on the hydrologic dynamics of the CL region These findings contribute to the scientific discourse on groundwater resilience and hold broader implications for sustainable groundwater management in the face of evolving climate patterns in the wider Mediterranean region The validation was performed for the period 2003–2020 in the site of Lominchar (40° 05′ N Box plots illustrating the calibration in a respectively (blue: observations; orange: estimates) Each box represents the quartile range: Q3-Q1 Data features are visualised by median (horizontal line crossing each box) first (Q1: 25th percentile) and third (Q3: 75th percentile) quartiles (edges of each box) interquartile range (ends of the whiskers): IQR = 1.5·(Q3-Q1) During the analysis to determine whether the model could be simplified the tree-ring based scPDSI reconstruction and the teleconnection indices NAO + AMV + PDO were considered separately It is noteworthy that the highest p-value among the independent variables is <0.05 it is advisable not to eliminate any variables from the GREMS model as all the variables contribute significantly to the model’s performance and provide valuable information for GWD estimation the metrics used to assess the model demonstrate its accuracy and reliability in reproducing the GWD data during the calibration period This indicates a consistent performance of the model without any observed systematic bias in its predictions These analyses provide insight into the relationship between patterns of water cycle components and GWD variations The Pearson correlation coefficients (r) highlight the robust agreement in the medium and long-term patterns of the two variables: rainfall and GWD estimates (r = 0.66) and water equivalent thickness and GWD estimates (r = 0.65) This consistency becomes more relevant considering that the model’s information aligns with local-scale variables (weighted rain and water equivalent thickness) not included as predictors in GREMS The model’s satisfactory performance in capturing historical trends even under differing climate conditions compared to the conditions of the calibration site indicates its robustness and adaptive capacity to changing environmental circumstances they overlap considerably and exhibit similar general tendencies In both the calibration and validation phases the consistently satisfactory performance suggests that natural variability may exert a more pronounced influence on the groundwater system than anthropogenic pumping it can be concluded that the GREMS model is suitable for operational use even in light of observed biases and autocorrelation in the validation data 14th and 19th centuries witnessed a higher number of wet years We acknowledge that climate conditions can indeed exhibit variability within a century and across regions and seasons it is important to emphasise that our research primarily concentrates on overarching interdecadal trends our findings reveal specific historical periods marked by heightened wetness and generally warm conditions closely aligning with the patterns observed in the reconstructions our findings offer further substantiation for the historical patterns of increased wetness and generally warm periods observed in the climate of the Spanish region of CL Our modelling study relies entirely on the use of published data originating from sources external to our own research team The inherent limitation arises from our constrained means to assess uncertainties associated with the basic datasets using published datasets provides a degree of safeguard against spurious uncertainties given that these data have undergone previous scrutiny and validation Considering that the primary focus of our modelling approach and model parameterisation on capturing the long-term variability of the annual GWD data within the study area and the consequent aim to ensure the generalisability of our model across the Iberian territory some methodological limitations warrant acknowledgement In addition to the limited standard error of the slope of the observed versus predicted data in the calibration phase a Nash-Sutcliffe efficiency value greater than 0.80 in the same phase further indicates limited model uncertainty likely associated with narrow parameter uncertainty The convergence of the calibrated location parameter B, Eq. (2) towards 122 m indicates that our model closely orbits the mean value of 123 m observed at Medina del Campo with oscillations represented by the model segment excluding B acquires a nuanced significance when considering the observed GWD at Fuente de Piedra (validation site) calibrated at a location situated >600 km away underscores the ability of the model to capture observed variability yielding a similar value (126 m) to that obtained at Medina del Campo confirms the limited sensitivity of the model to different site conditions The discrepancy of about 4 m in B parameter estimation between the calibration and validation datasets which is about 10% (Medina del Campo) and 40% (Fuente de Piedra) of their respective standard deviations ( ~ 9 m and ~ 40 m) also highlights a limited sensitivity of the model This dual capability — precisely capturing variability around a fixed baseline and demonstrating consistent recalibration results — highlights the model’s robustness affirming its reliability in discerning overarching patterns amid varying site-specific conditions This is attributed to the model segment excluding B which adeptly interprets larger-scale climatological drivers operating across diverse sub-regions While it is important to acknowledge certain limitations resulting from the lack of extensive sensitivity analysis and the reliance on optimised parameters these considerations underscore the need for contextual interpretation within the broader Iberian Peninsula context With our growing understanding of the hydrological system the demonstrated robustness through model calibration and satisfactory performance comparisons with independent variables supports the effectiveness of our modelling solution with the incorporation of additional well data in future studies improving the robustness and generalisability of the model Facilitated by optimised parameters of general validity the reconstruction of the GWD time-series contributes to a comprehensive representation of the Iberian Peninsula offering valuable hydrological insights into long-term variability and enhancing our understanding of regional groundwater dynamics provides valuable information for understanding hydrological patterns across the wider Mediterranean region While these challenges are more pronounced in regions with sparse hydroclimatic proxy coverage (e.g. mainland Australia) or low-resolution archives with significant dating uncertainties (e.g. it is important to note that the CL region of Spain boasts a rich history of documenting substantial and fluctuating changes in groundwater levels To enrich the historical context of our analysis of reconstructed GWD data our study looked at specific cultural events such as processions By intertwining these culturally significant practices deeply rooted in Spanish heritage with our scientific investigation of GWD we aim to unveil a comprehensive narrative connecting societal responses to environmental challenges with the hydroclimatic changes reflected in the data harmonising disorderly waters and dividing between heavenly (rain) and earthly waters (surface water and groundwater) leading to the loss of its lush greenery during what should have been the vibrant month of May combined with ongoing warming and increased inter-annual variability of GWD have created a more precarious situation for the available and manageable water resources in this region of Spain This vulnerability puts both natural and human livelihoods at risk Recognising the centrality of hydroclimatic forcing is thus pivotal in comprehending the intricate dynamics of groundwater systems particularly in the face of contemporary challenges such as extreme weather events and the escalating demand for water which underlines the urgency of addressing imbalances in water supply and demand research would benefit from prioritising the refinement of groundwater models and the conduct of careful sensitivity analyses A nuanced understanding of the intricate relationships between climate change human activities and groundwater systems is essential for formulating effective strategies to conserve water resources and ecosystems not only in the Iberian Peninsula but also globally At a time of various environmental challenges our findings emphasise the need for proactive measures to ensure the resilience and sustainability of water systems for the well-being of future generations the lagoon experiences substantial water table fluctuations highlighting the influence of precipitation and evaporation This mirrors groundwater dynamics affected by drought leading to reduced aquifer recharge and increased water pumping All these indices are based on annual data given the focus of our analysis at this temporal scale These observations underscore the intricate relationship between teleconnection indices and groundwater dynamics highlighting the need for a comprehensive understanding of these interactions to enhance groundwater resilience in regions susceptible to droughts across the Mediterranean region takes a parsimonious approach by considering four independent variables This variable captures local or regional climatic conditions specific to the study area focusing on drought-related factors that can impact groundwater levels W: Large-scale teleconnective climatic phenomena (LSCP) These variables represent broader climate patterns or oscillations that occur over large geographic regions and have the potential to influence regional climate conditions Examples of such phenomena include teleconnections like El Niño–Southern Oscillation (ENSO) The model combines these variables as follows: The coefficients A and B are determined through the model calibration process: A is a scale factor and B coincides with the median value of groundwater depth; then the term in square brackets Equation (2) provides a more specific representation of the four main terms used to estimate the annual mean GWD for the CL region (specifically Medina del Campo) in the current year (yr = 0) Here is the breakdown of the main terms used in the equation (Fig. 5): \({{Perc}}_{25}{\left({scPDSIs}\right)}_{{yr}-1}^{{yr}-4}\): The 25th percentile of the sub-regional-scale Palmer Drought Severity Index (scPDSI) calculated for the prior four years (yr-1 to yr-4). The scPDSI represents a measure of drought severity at a local or regional scale. The figure shows the conceptual scheme of the GREMS model, illustrating how different drivers (capital letters) are trained using annual moving windows (areas in pink). Arranged from (reference image available free): https://www.gettyimages.it/illustrazioni/idyllic the GREMS model comprises distinct components that jointly contribute to the reconstruction of GWD variations The scPDSI data component operates at the sub-regional scale and focuses on characterising changes in the soil water budget The scPDSI reconstruction is used to quantify climatological drought capturing the combined effects of temperature and precipitation These data provide an integrated measure of drought conditions at specific locations It is noteworthy that this component captures changes in soil water availability with a delay of five years relative to groundwater growth the model incorporates teleconnection indices These indices add variability from atmospheric circulation patterns that influence local climate conditions exhibits a robust correlation with variations in GWD output (r = 0.82 examining PDO or NAO in isolation reveals negligible correlations with GWD The significance of employing an integrated metric that combines AMV This combined metric enhances the representation of GWD dynamics when we calculate the 50th percentile of the sum of these indices (AMV + NAO + PDO) we observe a substantial increase in the correlation coefficient This integrated approach is critical because it captures a wider spectrum of climatic influences and interconnections that impact GWD variations over an extended historical period this integrated approach underscores the importance of understanding the interplay between smaller-scale processes and larger-scale system behaviour (Baird The varying responses of individual teleconnection indices in different time periods justify the use of an integrated metric to ensure response stable results over extended time frames By combining multiple teleconnection indices into the integrated metric GREMS effectively smooths out short-term variability associated with individual indices the 50th percentile of the combined indices representing a middle ground among these indices offers a balanced perspective of the combined influence of NAO This balance enhances the robustness the model’s robustness reducing its reliance on any single index to explain variations in GWD and ensuring reasonable performance across different time frames and varying climatic conditions This approach is particularly valuable when dealing with long-term historical data where climatic patterns and relationships between indices may evolve over time The integrated metric provides a consistent and stable representation of GWD dynamics that can be applied over extended historical periods mitigating the risk of overfitting to specific time periods or datasets we reduce the chances of such overfitting and enhance the overall reliability of the groundwater model This comprehensive approach enhances our ability to comprehend the complex dynamics governing GWD fluctuations ultimately leading to a more reliable and insightful assessment 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Martin Del Campo, JavieraMedina-Reza, Marco Rojas-Ponce WATCH VIDEO Employee Minimum Vacation Allotment Increases for 2023 (December 21 In this Quick Chat video our Labor & Employment lawyers discuss the amendment to Mexican Federal Labor Law to increase the vacation allotment of employees Speakers: Salvador Pasquel Villages, Javiera Medina-Reza, Carlos Martin del Campo WATCH VIDEO The Subcontracting Reform: Inspection Trends and How to Prepare (August 10 our Labor and Employment and Tax lawyers discuss some of the most frequently asked questions regarding the Subcontracting Reform's 2022 Inspection Program through which authorities from the Ministries of Labor Social Security and Tax plan to ensure that companies providing and contracting services comply with the regulations of the Subcontracting regime WATCH VIDEO PTU 2022: A Deep Dive Into Your Top Questions on Compulsory Company Profit Sharing Entitlements for Employees (May 19 employers in Mexico are subject to new rules governing compulsory company profit sharing entitlements for employees This comes as a result of the labor reform of 2021 Speakers: Liliana Hernandez-Salgado, Alfonso Garcia-Lozano, Daniel Urdiain-Dector WATCH VIDEO Navigating the New Rules Regarding Company Profit Sharing Payments (April 13 Baker McKenzie's Labor and Employment partners share important insights on the new regulations Speakers: Javiera Medina-Reza, Liliana Hernandez-Salgado and Salvador Pasquel-Villegas WATCH VIDEO Union Matters Outlook for 2022 - What Companies Should Expect (December 2 Baker McKenzie’s Labor and Employment lawyers discuss this new normal for unions in Mexico and provide practical tips given the new requirements and current climate Speakers: Carlos Martin del Campo, Gabriel Ortiz-Aguilar and Martha Mayorga-Luna WATCH VIDEO USMCA: The Labor and Employment Market and Rapid Response Labor Mechanisms (December 2 Baker McKenzie’s Labor and Employment lawyers discuss several key aspects of the USMCA Free Trade Agreement the recognition of the right to collective bargaining including a discussion of workforce unions and employer compliance the procedure for initiating a complaint under the Rapid Response Labor Mechanism and treaty trade sanctions Speakers: Ricardo Castro, Salvador Pasquel and Martha Mayorga-Luna WATCH VIDEO Vaccination Measures for the Mexican Workplace: What Employers Need to Know Now (October 25 Baker McKenzie’s Labor and Employment lawyers discuss vaccination measures in the workplace being adopted by companies operating in Mexico including best practices for tracking proof of employee vaccinations and whether it’s acceptable to create vaccination campaigns for the workforce Speakers: Carlos Martin del Campo, Martha Mayorga-Luna, Marco Rojas-Ponce WATCH VIDEO New Federal Guidelines for States to Follow When Issuing Regulations Regarding the Third COVID-19 Wave in Mexico (August 17 Baker McKenzie’s Labor and Employment lawyers discuss the new Federal guidelines based on the stop-light color system for States to follow when issuing regulations during the third wave of COVID-19 in Mexico We also review changes to the criteria for employees to be considered vulnerable personnel and share six tips for employers to keep in mind when implementing preventative measures in the workplace Speakers: Alfonso García, María José Casillas, Marco Rojas WATCH VIDEO Steps for Mexican Employers to Take Now in Response to the New Subcontracting Reform (May 14 Baker McKenzie’s Labor and Employment and Tax lawyers analyze the impact the Subcontracting Reform will have on companies operating in Mexico and provide tips on navigating the employment considerations surrounding this issue of outsourcing and subcontracting personnel WATCH VIDEO Changes in the Workplace Now That We Have COVID-19 Vaccines (March 29 As vaccines become more readily available in Mexico through the National Vaccination Policy employers have lots of questions about how this changes the return to the workplace our Labor and Employment lawyers discuss the vaccine policies and procedures being adopted by Mexican employers as well as the legal and practical considerations to address Speakers: Carlos Martin del Campo, Gabriel Ortiz, Martha Mayorga-Luna Watch Video Client Questions on Mexico's New Teleworking Obligations (March 2 There are new regulations impacting Mexican employers operating a remote workforce Companies must comply with new expense reimbursement requirements for teleworking employees we discuss Mexico's new teleworking obligations and share practical advice for the questions arising since the new rules came into effect in January Speakers: Javiera Medina, Liliana Hernandez-Salgado Watch Video Attorney Advertising | © 2025 Baker McKenzie 14 is the liturgical memorial of Saint John of the Cross a 16th century Carmelite priest best known for reforming his order together with Saint Teresa of Avila and for writing the classic spiritual treatise “The Dark Night of the Soul.” Honored as a Doctor of the Church since 1926 he is sometimes called the “Mystical Doctor,” as a tribute to the depth of his teaching on the soul’s union with God The youngest child of parents in the silk-weaving trade John de Yepes was born during 1542 in Fontiveros near the Spanish city of Avila His father Gonzalo died at a relatively young age and his mother Catalina struggled to provide for the family John found academic success from his early years but failed in his effort to learn a trade as an apprentice Instead he spent several years working in a hospital for the poor and continuing his studies at a Jesuit college in the town of Medina del Campo After discerning a calling to monastic life He had been practicing severe physical asceticism even before joining the Carmelites and got permission to live according to their original rule of life – which stressed solitude John received ordination as a priest in 1567 after studying in Salamanca but considered transferring to the more austere Carthusian order rather than remaining with the Carmelites he met the Carmelite nun later canonized as Saint Teresa of Avila regarding consecrated religious life as the most secure road to salvation Since that time she had made remarkable spiritual progress and during the 1560s she began a movement to return the Carmelites to the strict observance of their original way of life Changing his religious name from “John of St Matthias” to “John of the Cross,” the priest began this work in November of 1568 accompanied by two other men of the order with whom he shared a small and austere house John was in charge of the new recruits to the “Discalced Carmelites” – the name adopted by the reformed group since they wore sandals rather than ordinary shoes as sign of poverty He also spent five years as the confessor at a monastery in Avila led by St but also met with severe opposition that jeopardized its future during the 1570s during a dispute over John’s assignment within the order opponents of the strict observance seized and imprisoned him in a tiny cell His ordeal lasted nine months and included regular public floggings along with other harsh punishments Yet it was during this very period that he composed the poetry that would serve as the basis for his spiritual writings John managed to escape from prison in August of 1578 after which he resumed the work of founding and directing Discalced Carmelite communities Over the course of a decade he set out his spiritual teachings in works such as “The Ascent of Mount Carmel,” “The Spiritual Canticle” and “The Living Flame of Love” as well as “The Dark Night of the Soul.” But intrigue within the order eventually cost him his leadership position and his last years were marked by illness along with further mistreatment John of the Cross died in the early hours of Dec Teresa of Avila’s death in October 1582 and humiliation had characterized much of his time in religious life but these trials are understood as having brought him closer to God by breaking his dependence on the things of this world his writings stress the need to love God above all things – being held back by nothing John’s monastic superior recognized his wisdom and holiness Though his reputation had suffered unjustly for years this situation reversed soon after his death and named a Doctor of the Church in the 20th century by Pope Pius XI In a letter marking the 400th anniversary of St Pope John Paul II – who had written a doctoral thesis on the saint’s writings – recommended the study of the Spanish mystic whom he called a “master in the faith and witness to the living God.” Founded in continued response to Pope John Paul II’s call for a “New Evangelization,” the Catholic News Agency (CNA) has been one of the fastest growing Catholic news providers to the English speaking world beautiful and inspiring resource to help you get more out of Lent than ever before has become the first land-based shrimp farmer to achieve Aquaculture Stewardship Council (ASC) certification has the capacity to produce up to 70 tonnes of white shrimp (Litopenaeus vannamei) a year in a proprietary “microbial production system” circular and completely recycles its water usage it has raised over €14 million to date and established a fully vertically integrated production processes “The endorsement confirms the company's commitment to responsible aquaculture and sustainability it represents Noray Seafood’s support to the conservation of marine biodiversity in its pursuit of a sustainable seafood solution,” said Noray Seafood in a press release “ASC represents the strictest standards in the industry which include a wide set of requirements within responsible aquaculture – including water quality the fair treatment and pay of workers and maintaining positive relationships with neighbouring communities,” it added whose shrimp was voted the best tasting in Spain in 2020 has ambitious plans to upscale to 25,000 tonnes a year - by constructing multiple facilities across Europe - by 2027 Rueda has since become one of the go-to Spanish appellations for white wines it’s worth exploring what has shaped the region’s vocation Rueda is located in the heart of Castilla y Léon Neighbouring the iconic appellations of Toro known for their clones and expressions of the red Tempranillo variety Rueda stands as a stronghold of white wine production in Castilla y León The hegemony of white wines in Rueda has deep historical roots The legend says that when the area was reclaimed by the Spanish in the late 11th century they found an unknown white variety planted by the Moors which in the 15th century became known as ‘vinos de Tierra de Medina’ sold and drunk across Spain thanks to the important fair of Medina Del Campo and the power of its patron The appellation sits at between 600 and 800 metres above sea level bitterly cold winters and a wide diurnal range essential to preserve the trademark freshness of Rueda’s wines 2600 sun-hours per year facilitate the development of a high level of polyphenols in the grapes in turn translated into texture and aromatic complexity in the wines a result of alluvial deposits brought by the Duero river millions of years ago with a high concentration of calcium and magnesium drainage and easy root penetration to the vines There are important limestone outcrops on the highest altitude sites accounts for more than 85% of all vineyard area in the region Genetic research revealed its ancient origins and presence in Rueda possibly brought from northern Africa by the Moors Some theories suggest it might even be an ancient indigenous variety cultivated in the area in pre-moorish times The grape owes its name to the green (‘verde’ in Spanish) hue of its berries although it also describes the key aromas of the wines it produces It has medium acidity and a pleasant bitter twist in the finish Rueda is home to two very special historical specialties: Rueda Dorado and Rueda Pálido Both with a minimum abv of 15% and produced from Palomino and/or Verdejo the styles differ in ageing processes: Dorado ages oxidatively for a minimum of two years while Pálido ages under flor for three or more years In 2020 the appellation introduced new styles and categories Rueda Espumoso refers to Verdejo and/or Sauvignon Blanc sparkling wines with a minimum of nine months ageing on the lees identifies wines made from vineyards with a minimum age of 30 years and a maximum yield of 6200 kg/ha Although the region is mostly famous for its steel fermented different expressions of the grape are being explored Rámon Bilbao released the first vintage of its Edición Limitada Lías a concrete-fermented Verdejo aged for eight months in French and Hungarian oak with regular batonnage with complexity and richness of texture alongside the trademark acidity and herbal florality of the grape operates a vertically integrated production facility which includes Europe’s first commercial shrimp hatchery and is cheaper to run than conventional recirculating aquaculture systems (RAS) Nora’s “Climate-Smart system” strictly controls parameters such as oxygen produces a clean-tasting fresh shrimp that is processed and packed within an hour of harvest The fundraising was led by investment company Creadev with SWEN Blue Ocean and Stellar Impact joining previous investors in the round The money will be used to help ramp up production capability to meet demand from supermarkets and foodservice customers Noray producers whiteleg shrimp (Litopnaeus vannamei) and has Aquaculture Stewardship Council certification Editor Magazine & Web: Gareth Moore Chief Editor: Pål Mugaas Jensen Publisher Oceanspace Media AS:Gustav Erik Blaalid “God humbles the soul greatly in order to exalt it greatly afterward” and is considered one of the most important poets in Spanish literature His greatest works are: The Ascent of Carmel Saint John of the Cross was born in 1542 to Gonzalo de Yepes and Catalina Álvarez His father was from a noble family with Jewish origins Having fallen in love with a humble weaver from Toledo where he carried out humble tasks for the sisters of the convent of the Maddalena Because of his humanity and his good academic results he was accepted as a nurse at the Hospital of the Conception He then entered the Jesuit College when he was 18 years old he understood that God was calling him to religious life and he joined the Order of Carmel He began his novitiate at Medina del Campo in the summer of 1563 He was sent to the University of Salamanca to further his studies in art and philosophy Following his ordination as a priest in 1567 he returned to Medina del Campo to celebrate his first Mass and met Saint Teresa of Jesus for the first time She suggested that he join her in reforming Carmel John was impressed with Teresa’s project for life and together they were able to continue the plan to return to the origins of the Carmelite Rule The first reformed convent was opened on 28 December 1568 in Duruelo The Community was composed of John and three companions Saint John changed his name from Mattias to John of the Cross Following a request from Teresa at the end of 1572 he became confessor and vicar of the Monastery of the Incarnation of Ávila John encountered many obstacles and conflict kidnapped and imprisoned in the Carmelite Convent of the Ancient Observance in Toledo forced to suffer hardship and moral pressure It was during his imprisonment that he wrote On the night between 16 and 17 August 1578 and took shelter in the Monastery of the Discalced Carmelites in the same city where he spent 10 years in different convents and completed the draft of his spiritual treatises When he returned to Old Castille as a member of the General Government of the reformed Carmel he settled in the Carmel in Segovia and served as Superior he was relieved from his duties and sent to the new religious Province of Mexico While he was preparing to leave for his journey He died in the night between 13 and 14 December 1591 “Today I am going to sing the Office in Heaven” His mortal remains were translated to Segovia He was beatified by Clement X in 1675 and canonized by Benedict XIII in 1726 Pius XI proclaimed him Doctor of the Church in 1926 Italian engineering firm Engitec Technologies has been contracted to expand a lead battery recycling facility in Spain The Metalurgica de Medina plant at Medina del Campo will be expanded by some 600 square metres and increase processing capacity from more than 30,000 tonnes of batteries annually to around 120,000 tonnes a year The project is expected to be complete by the end of 2019 Engitec did not disclose the cost of the project Engitec commercial director Alberto Bergamaschini told BEST Battery Briefing the expanded “compact design” facility would continue to use Engitec’s CX lead recycling technology “A few new concepts and equipment developed by Engitec will be introduced including a new heavy duty hammer mill and rotating screen separator with the ability to process all AGM batteries,” Bergamaschini said lead alloys and polypropylene recovered in the recycling process is sold to battery manufacturers and reused to produce new batteries.” the existing plant has the “unique capability to process all industrial batteries without the need for pre-sorting or pre-crushing activity” Engitec is in the process of building a lead-acid battery recycling plant in China’s northeastern Liaoning Province— designed to meet latest stringent anti-pollution regulations BBB understands the project— for Liaoning Teli Environmental Protection Technology— includes a “very advanced air pollution control system” designed by Engitec The plant will feature a paste super-desulferisation unit and will be able to process more than 150,000 tonnes annually of lead-acid batteries Latest technology will be deployed to handle all processes from scrap battery feeding up to the production of refined lead ingots The plant is expected to start production in early 2020 Potential future expansion plans could see Teli processing up to 300,000 tonnes of scrap batteries annually BEST Battery Briefing reported earlier this month that China was cracking down on illegal lead recycling and promoting the development of lead storage battery production and lead recycling All the latest on Batteries & Energy Storage Technology Analyst house CRU has put out its top calls for the lead battery market this year BEST spoke with CRU’s principal analyst Neil Hawkes to better understand some of his predictions Find a wealth of information on the energy storage and battery industries with BEST Magazine From all the latest news to in-depth technical articles we have everything you need in print and online All the latest news and articles on Batteries & Energy Storage Technology Copyright 2025 © Energy Storage Publishing Ltd (ANS - Corumbá) - Archbishop Segismundo Martínez Álvarez bishop emeritus of the diocese of Corumbá in the Brazilian state of Mato Grosso do Sul The funeral is scheduled in the shrine of Our Lady Help of Christians in Corumbá Archbishop of Campo Grande and President of the Brazilian Episcopal Conference - West Region 1 he carried out his Salesian novitiate in Astudillo made his first profession on 16 August 1961 and his perpetual profession on 2 July 1967 He then studied philosophy in Medina del Campo (Valladolid) and theology in Verona (Italy) He could also boast a Licentiate in Pedagogy and Accounting Sciences He was Director of the Salesian house in Alto Araguaia (1979-2002); Director (1985-1988 and 1998-2000) He was subsequently Economer (1999-2001) of the Santa Teresa di Corumbà house Economer at the Don Bosco Center in Campo Grande (1992-1998) and Economer at Coxipó da Ponte (2002-2005) For the Province of Brazil-Campo Grande he was also the Provincial Economer (2000-2002) He was appointed bishop of the diocese of Corumbá on 7 December 2004 After having been titular bishop of the diocese for 13 years he resigned in 2018 on turning 75 years of age The Brazilian Episcopal Conference yesterday issued a note of condolence in which it expresses “solidarity with the family with friends and with the people of God present in the diocese of Corumbá” the communiqué thanks God for “the more than four decades dedicated as Salesian missionary to the Church in Brazil and to the educational charism especially in the diocese of Corumbá” Martínez for the "serenity and profound experience of living the faith Source: Religion Digital ANS - “Agenzia iNfo Salesiana” is a on-line almost daily publication the communication agency of the Salesian Congregation enrolled in the Press Register of the Tibunal of Rome as n 153/2007 This site also uses third-party cookies to improve user experience and for statistical purposes By scrolling through this page or by clicking on any of its elements The following are the five most relevant events of Grupo Bimbo in the second quarter of 2021 according to a ranking of the company itself it is pertinent to note that Grupo Bimbo is the largest bakery company in the world and a relevant player in snacks «Our solid diversification and penetration in developed markets contributed greatly to attracting the interest of nearly 180 investors and reaching a 6.5 times over-demand, reaffirming our global profile within the food industry and our commitment to expand the investor base,» said Diego Gaxiola global director of Administration and Finance «This transaction has a neutral effect on Grupo Bimbo’s debt and reinforces our commitment to optimize our capital structure and maintain a solid balance sheet and a conservative debt profile,» he added Redacción: 7224059128info@opportimes.com The Caminito del Rey train is almost ready to start operations that the new service will start operating in March and although there is still no official date The ministry has approved the conditions of frequency timetables and fares for the implementation of all the new «proximity» services planned in Spain there will be new services at Palma del Río-Villa del Río in Cordoba; Illescas and Fuenlabrada/Humanes; Murcia-Cartagena and Medina del Campo-Valladolid-Palencia The new service will see two daily round-trip departures by means of an extension of the C2 commuter line in the Álora-El Chorro/Caminito del Rey section Together with the middle distance (Media Distancia) trains from Seville this will allow for five trains on working days from Malaga city Civia trains will be used for the new service on the same route as the C2 line to Álora From there the trains will reach El Chorro via Las Mellizas in a journey time of approximately 50 minutes The timetable has been designed to allow sufficient time for visitors to the Caminito del Rey to complete the walking tour and return the same day The price for the return ticket will be around ten euros The project will have an initial validity of at least three years and the trains will be free for regular commuters since the same conditions will apply to them as to conventional medium distance and local Cercanías services Comentar es una ventaja exclusiva para registrados About us | Advertise with us | Contact us Posted: 31 January 2017 | | No comments yet 913/2010 of 22 September 2010 is to improve the efficiency of rail freight transportation relative to other modes of transport through the creation of nine European rail freight corridors Director of Infraestruturas de Portugal’s Mobility and Clients Department provides an overview of the current status of the Atlantic Corridor that connects Portugal the European Commission has selected the ‘Atlantic’ Rail Freight Corridor (formerly named Rail Freight Corridor No France and Germany at the following points: Sines-Lisbon/Leixões Madrid-Medina del Campo / Bilbao / Zaragoza / San Sebastian – Irun/Hendaye – Bordeaux – La Rochelle / Nantes St Nazaire – Paris / Le Havre / Metz – Strasbourg / Mannheim which will constitute the hubs of the corridor With a total of approximately 6,200km of existing lines it includes mixed characteristics of rail infrastructure The Atlantic Corridor directly connects four other corridors: the ‘North Sea–Mediterranean’ in Paris and Metz/Woippy; the ‘Mediterranean’ in Madrid and Zaragoza; and ‘Rhine-Alpine’ in Mannheim In the future it will connect with the ‘Rhine Danube’ Rail Freight Corridor in Strasbourg and Mannheim The Atlantic Corridor crosses the major urban areas of Mannheim (Germany) where the major terminals for international rail freight traffic are located it includes approximately 1,090km of overlapping sections between the Atlantic Corridor and other corridors The creation of the governance structure for the Atlantic Corridor fits within the spirit of the European Regulation (EU) No Figure 3 illustrates the Atlantic Corridor governance Figure 3: Atlantic Corridor functional organisation The Management Board of the Atlantic Corridor takes the form of a European Economic Interest Grouping (EEIG) composed of the representatives of the infrastructure managers IP The Atlantic Corridor has established a representative ‘One Stop Shop’ in which Adif acts on behalf of the four infrastructure managers The Corridor One-Stop Shop (or C-OSS) is placed in Madrid and is supported by a coordinating IT-tool (PCS – Path Coordination System) The C-OSS is at the disposal of applicants to coordinate the process of capacity allocation in addition to facilitating basic information on traffic management and the use of the freight corridor The Atlantic Corridor provides dedicated capacity for international freight trains in the form of Pre-arranged Paths (PaPs) and Reserve Capacity PaPs are defined in accordance with specific parameters such as load length or locomotive type and are organised and presented in logical geographical sections The C-OSS accepts capacity requests from railway and non-railway undertakings adopting the definition of ‘applicant’ mentioned in the Directive 2012/34/EU The information concerning the capacity and traffic management procedures referred to in Articles 13 to 17 of the Regulation are included in the Corridor Information Document (CID) the Atlantic Corridor has carried out a number of studies Currently the Atlantic Corridor has an ongoing study called ‘Rail Freight Corridor Observatory’ Its aim is to improve the annual monitoring of the economic evolution of the Corridor through comparative results with the estimations made every three years in the Traffic Market Study the success of the Corridor would not be possible without the cooperation of other entities Cooperation with the European Commission has materialised through funding subsidies either from the TEN-T Programme or the Connecting Europe Facility (CEF) Such European funding subsidies have helped incrementally and will assist the Management Board of the Atlantic Corridor in the future with improving the competitiveness of international rail freight traffic by offering more capacity to the market better communication and higher performance Cooperation has also been established with RailNetEurope (RNE) who provided support to the infrastructure managers during the implementation of the RFCs following the publication of Regulation (EU) No Several RFC guidelines have been jointly developed and delivered in order to facilitate this process and also to provide a harmonised framework for their operation In order to further strengthen the cooperation between the RFCs and RNE the RNE-RFC High Level Group has been introduced and they have been offered associate membership to RNE RFCs joined RNE as Associate Members on 6 May 2015 thus they are invited to participate at the RNE General Assembly Several RFC-related projects were successfully carried out jointly under the RNE umbrella In addition to the harmonised business and operational processes RNE also develops and operates a number of IT tools in order to further help facilitate and promote the international railway business along the RFC network: the goal of the Atlantic Corridor is to triple the amount of international rail freight traffic over the next 20 years as planned in the transport market study by offering the following: In order to achieve this goal the Atlantic Corridor will continue to focus on the following points: With an increase of 31% in sold-capacity of the 2017 Timetable (in relation to the 2016 Timetable) the Management Board of the Atlantic Corridor will pay more attention to the expectation of the railway undertakings authorised applicants and terminal operators in order to fulfil their market needs Since December 2015 Eduardo Borges Pires has been Director of the Mobility and Clients Department within the Strategic Marketing Management section of Infraestruturas de Portugal Eduardo graduated in Civil Engineering with a Post-Graduation in Transport and is also the Deputy Director of EEIG ‘Atlantic Corridor’ , , , No comments yet All subscriptions include online membership giving you access to the journal and exclusive content By By By Comment * document.getElementById("comment").setAttribute( "id" "a71a2a737e85f4e0ed3b61fde10970cf" );document.getElementById("j0f0bb4fb4").setAttribute( "id" Write for us | Advertise with us Global Railway Review is published by: Russell Publishing Ltd.Court LodgeHogtrough HillBrasted © Russell Publishing Limited Website development by e-Motive Media Limited Grupo Bimbo made no business acquisitions in the first half of 2022 while in all of 2021 it made a total of six acquisitions In the past year, the company acquired Kitty Industries, Aryzta Do Brasil, Popcornopolis, Siro Medina (Dulces del Campo), Emmy’s Organics and Modern Foods these acquisitions will contribute to the company’s growth and geographic expansion plans in terms of branded products and QSR (Quick Service Restaurants) businesses They also represent an opportunity to create significant synergies by optimizing the supply chain to better serve more consumers The difference between the consideration transferred and the net of assets acquired and liabilities assumed at fair value will be partially subject to amortization for tax purposes after meeting certain requirements in accordance with local laws in the United States and Brazil 2021 100% of the shares of Kitty Industries Private Limited a company that operates in India and is engaged in the manufacture Grupo Bimbo acquired 100% of the shares of Aryzta Do Brasil Alimentos Ltda. distribution and sale of bakery and confectionery products mainly aimed at the Quick Service Restaurants industry in Brazil the company acquired 100% of the shares of Popcornopolis a company that operates in the United States and its main activity is the production distribution and sale of popcorn under the Popcornopolis brand The company used its own resources to complete this transaction the company completed the acquisition of 100% of the shares of Siro Medina a company engaged in the production of confectionery and bakery products the company’s name was changed to Dulces del Campo through one of its subsidiaries in the United States the organic cookie business of the Emmy’s Organics brand of 100% of the shares of Modern Enterprises Private Limited in India This company is engaged in bread making under the brand name «Modern» and has a wide portfolio of white and fruity bread sponge and Indian bread along with some other products In-house resources were used to complete this acquisition (ANS - Benguela) - Fr Luis Víctor Sequeira Gutiérrez informs: "In the joy of the angels that welcome him I come to inform you of the Easter of Fr Filiberto Rodríguez Martín after he had concluded the prayer of the Holy Rosary Fr Rodríguez was born on 8 November 1942 in Valsalabroso (Salamanca) He made his first Salesian profession in 1960 studied Philosophy in the years 1960-63 in Medina del Campo (Valladolid) and in 1970 he graduated in Religious Sciences - Theology at the Salesian Pontifical University in Rome He was ordained a priest in 1970 in Salamanca; in 1974 he also graduated in Chemistry at the University of Oviedo he was Administrator of the Salesian School of Ourense Director of the School and Vocational Training Center "Don Bosco" of León Provincial Administrator of the Province of Spain-North West From 1988 to 1994 he was Provincial of the Salesians of the same territory In 1994 he returned to Ourense as Director of the Salesian Institute From 1996 to 2008 he served the Congregation as Regional Councilor for Western Europe In 2008 he was appointed Superior of the Salesian Vice-Province in Angola and currently worked in Benguela Fr Rodríguez Martin passed on to House of our Father on 7 May 2019 with 59 years of religious profession and 49 years of priestly ordination SADDLEWORTH School’s Olivia Forster captained the England Under-15 basketball team in a tournament in Spain between December 27-29 had the distinction of playing most minutes of any England player in the three matches two against regional Spanish sides and against the Portuguese national team as it was an U16s tournament and she was one of the youngest players to feature The three-day tournament was held at Medina Del Campo in Valladolid played for England U14s in a tournament in Denmark last summer The former Knowsley Primary pupil also last summer captained England U14s to victory in the Humph Long Memorial Tournament which was held at the National Basketball Centre in Manchester Olivia has an important match for her club side Manchester Mystics who play Ipswich at home on Sunday January 12 in the semi-finals of the U18s National Cup Agency / Source: Kontron – Member of the S&T Group Availability: All Regions (Including Int'l) Traffic Booster: [/] Quick NewswireToday Visibility Checker Distribution / Indexing: [+]  / [Company listed above is a registered member of our network Content made possible by PRZOOM / PRTODAY indexing services] During the 1st run of the Philippine Tourism Influencer’s Program in the Panay Island for 2022, we visited the Campo Santo in San Joaquin Iloilo, one of the most well-preserved structures in town. It’s around 50 to 60 km from Iloilo City and the oldest local cemetery of Panay Island lies top of the hill offering an overlooking view of Panay gulf and Iloilo strait Dating back to 1892 during the Spanish era, the cemetery where the Campo Santo lies was founded by Mariano Vamba, an Augustinian priest and now owned by the Archdiocese of Jaro. The cemetery is considered the oldest one in Panay Island and was recognized in 2015 by the National Museum of the Philippines as a National Cultural Treasure (list) And with the appeal of the public and local officials the road widening project that was supposed to take a part of the cemetery’s land was halted in May 2015 an ancient legend led to the mortuary’s chapel was excavated 60-feet by treasure hunters The excavation was said to be permitted by the town’s parish priest in December 2015 Under the management of the Archdiocese of Jaro the mortuary’s chapel was restored in November 2016 filling up the excavated portion with rocks But what makes the Campo Santo more historical is the legend that Panay’s first inhabitants had traded presents with Bornean Datus immigrants exactly on the cemetery’s land it was buried beneath the mortuary’s chapel leading to the excavation by treasure hunters and walls consisting of a mixture of corals and fossils collected from the coast and red clay bricks Its 20 steps outdoor staircase was also from the coast containing white coral stones made by the local ladies of San Joaquin based on folklore during the Spanish colonization While the chapel’s interior features decorative flowers and leaves carvings adorning the doorway Another symbolic feature of Campo Santo is Jesus Christ sculpture with arms wide open and two angels guarding the cemetery It also has marked skulls indicating peaceful passing the easiest way to reach Campo Santo de San Joaquin is to get to Iloilo by plane which will then take around 2 hours of land travel to reach the site ride a plane to Iloilo City International Airport You can also travel by land and sea from Luzon by riding a bus from Laguna to Batangas travel by land again for around 5 hours to reach Campo Santo and from there you can go to Iloilo City by air or sea you can ride a RORO from Bacolod Port to reach Iloilo city you can ride a plane to Iloilo city at General Santos City ride a jeepney to San Joaquin and tell the driver that you’re heading to San Joaquin Cemetery Searching for the best hotels, resorts, tour packages, affordable flights in Iloilo and nearby cities? 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