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John Hardwick Twitter Facebook Log in via email All your bookmarks will be available across all your devices Password must be 8 characters long including one capital letter Please confirm your email address and we’ll send you a link to reset your password Single account access for STIRworld.com,STIRpad.com and exclusive STIRfri content Verification link sent to check your inbox or spam folder to complete sign up process or opt for the best experience by closing this banner For more detailed information please read our Privacy Policy Conceived by Matteo Thun and Antonio Rodriguez three-hole and five-hole basin mixer and wall-mounted and floor-mounted fixtures by STIRpadPublished on : Jan 09 Some pieces from Navia include a basin mixer tap with popup waste a two-hole and three-hole basin mixer with a round spout a three-hole basin mixer with casted spout "The advanced Navia three-hole tap has special details that make it intuitively desirable: the faucet section is only partially rounded The fluted metal handle is a luxurious statement and facilitates parallelly an easy handling," reads an excerpt from the project's press release The tap collection by Artize is curated to transform conventional spaces—during all segments of a day—into a haven of tranquillity and sophistication. Further, it evokes a sensorial reaction among nature lovers with its clean and minimalist design, redolent of the natural world's simplicity and beauty. With a range of products which despite their disparate functions and designs one can encounter novel experiences while moving between spaces fitted with distinct pieces from the collection Navia stands as a symbol of progressive and functional design Every current and upcoming character and weapon Banner Genshin Impact Banners are what you can spend your Fate currency on to Wish for characters and weapons Every character event Banner usually runs for three weeks which always has a single 5-Star character with boosted pull odds We’ve detailed what the next and current Banners are in Genshin Impact below along with a list of all Banners that have ran in the game since its 1.0 launch For these temporary event character Banners, you have to use Intertwined Fate to Wish on them, and they usually change every three weeks. Sometimes there will only be one event character Banner, and sometimes there are two. When there are two, they share the same pity, 50/50 system The boosted 4-Star characters on Escoffier and Navia's next Banners are: Then in Phase 2 of version 5.6 we're getting Kinich and Raiden Shogun, with Kinich a returning 5-Star Dendro claymore user on his Seeker of Flame-Wrought Secrets Banner, and Raiden Shogun a 5-Star Electro polearm-user on her Reign of Serenity Banner Epitome Invocation is a permanent weapon Banner with boosted 5-Star and 4-Star weapons that usually changes every three weeks at the same time new event character Banners are added you must use Intertwined Fate to Wish on Epitome Invocation The 5-Star weapons on the next weapon Banner in Genshin Impact are: All of the 4-Star boosted weapons on the next weapon Banner are: Although we don't officially know the version 5.6 Phase 2 weapons we know that the 5-Star weapons running beside them should be: The next Chronicled Wish Banner is running in version 5.6 and features a pool of characters and weapons from the Inazuma region - including the long awaited return of Ayaka Here's all of the 5-Star characters on the next Chronicled Wish Banner: And here's all of the 5-Star weapons on the next Chronicled Wish Banner: The version 5.5 Phase 2 character Banners in Genshin Impact end on Tuesday 6th May You can check exactly how long a Banner has left in your own server time by checking the bottom left-hand corner of an event Banner The current Banners in Genshin Impact feature the returning 5-Stars Xilonen and Venti Xilonen is a returning 5-Star Geo sword-user on her Forgefire's Blessing Banner and the boosted 4-Star characters on Xilonen's current Banner are: The other current 5-Star character Banner features Venti a returning 5-Star Anemo archer on his Ballad in Goblets Banner and all the boosted 4-Star characters featured on Venti's current Banner are: The current Epitome Invocation Banner runs until Tuesday 6th May The 5-Star weapons on the current weapon Banner in Genshin Impact are: All of the 4-Star boosted weapons on the current weapon Banner are: Chronicled Wish uses Intertwined Fate to chart a course towards specific characters and weapons that have been on rerun Banners at least two times This new Banner was first added to Genshin Impact during version 4.5, and as per the official explainer Chronicled Wish will run "from time to time" How does this new Banner work with both characters and weapons before using your Intertwined Fate to pull on Chronicled Wish you must choose your 'Chronicled Path' by selecting a 5-star character or weapon from a list the 5-stars you pull will all be characters you're guaranteed a 4-Star character or weapon every 10 pulls but there's only a 50/50 chance it's the one you picked during your selection This Fate point then guarantees that the next 5-star character or weapon you get is the one you picked during the 'Chronicled Wish' selection or a Chronicled Wish Banner ending will reset your Fate Points back to zero This means your accumulated pull count will carry over to the next Chronicled Wish Banner if you lose the 50/50 and don't get your selected character or weapon you can't use the Fate Point on the next Chronicled Banner you're just not guaranteed to get the 5-Star you want anymore now you don't have a Fate Point to use Chronicled Wish has a separate pull count than the event character Banners even though they both use Intertwined Fate You can spend your Acquaint Fate on the permanent Beginners' Wish Banner Beginners' Wish will no longer be available After spending 10 Acquaint Fate on Beginners' wish you will get a guaranteed 4-Star Geo character you'll then get another guaranteed 5-Star or 4-Star character from a select pool Here are the 5-Star characters you can get from the Beginners' Wish Banner: Here's the 4-Star characters available in the Beginners' Wish Banner pool: All 5-Star characters and Weapons not included in event character Banners are available in Wanderlust Invocation New 4-Star characters are added to it in the update after their original Banner debut but event-exclusive 4-Star weapons are not For every 10 Wishes you make with Acquaint Fate on Wanderlust Invocation you are guaranteed at least one 4-Star character or weapon Here are all the 5-Star characters you can get from Wanderlust Invocation: There are a lot more 4-Star items than 5-Stars in the Banner so here's every 4-Star character you can get from Wanderlust Invocation: The table below shows the entire history of all character Banners in Genshin Impact including who the boosted 4-Star characters were Good luck Wishing on Banners in Genshin Impact © 2025 Eurogamer.net a brand of IGN Entertainment No part of this website or its content may be reproduced without the copyright owner's permission Eurogamer is a registered trademark of Gamer Network Limited Chronicled Wish brings back every 5-star Inazuma character and their signature weapons and two Chronicled Wish banners where you designate which 5-star character or 5-star weapon you want to get You'll still have the 50/50 to contend with Our Genshin Impact 5.6 banners guide lists who's featured in each banner and explains how the Inazuma Chronicled Wish works The first round of Genshin 5.6 banners goes live with the version update on May 7 or late on May 6 depending on your time zone They bring Navia back and introduce Escoffier Her skill places a mek on the battlefield that fires Cryo shots at intervals and her third passive reduces enemy Cryo and Hydro resistance when the party has Hydro and Cryo characters in it – up to a 55 percent reduction with four Hydro or Cryo characters Escoffier's burst also deals heavy Cryo damage and heals the party based on her attack Navia is an excellent Geo damage dealer who powers up when the team causes the Crystallize reaction Her rotation means she works best as a sub-DPS character so you'll want to put some thought into her team composition Finally is Ifa, a new Natlan character who specializes in plunging attacks, grouping enemies with Anemo bullets, and healing the party. His plunging multipliers seem about on par with Xianyun's – so decent but not like Diluc's – though his passives make him a little more unusual His second passive lets him increase the party's Swirl and Electro-Charge damage so he'll work well with other Anemo characters along with sources of Electro and Hydro damage Kinich is coming back for his first rerun in the second round of Genshin 5.6's banners with Raiden Shogun making her first appearance since version 4.3 Kinich deals heavy Dendro damage on his own and benefits from having Pyro characters around, such as Mavuika as one of his passive talents restores his Nightsoul Points when enemies take Burning or Burgeon damage More Nightsoul Points means Kinich can use his powered-up skill for longer Raiden Shogun remains one of Genshin Impact's best support and damage-dealing characters She grants the party extra energy recharge and powers her ultimate when other characters use theirs thanks to a skill that deals Electro damage when the active character attacks HoYoverse is bringing back the Chronicled Wish banners for Genshin 5.6 You can designate a specific 5-star character or 5-star weapon that you want to aim for you'll have a chance of getting the target character or weapon though if you end up with a different one instead the next 5-star on that banner is guaranteed to be your chosen one The Chronicled Wish weapons are all the signature weapons for each character If you're saving up Primogems and materials for future Genshin Impact banners, check out our up-do-date list of Genshin Impact codes for some free Primogems VG247 is a registered trademark of Gamer Network Limited Icon DONATE Registration: 5:30 to 6 pmDiscussion: 6 to 7 pmReception: 7 to 7:30 pm Trump and Latin America: What Happens Next The panel discussed the rapidly evolving relationships between Latin America and the Trump administration Americas Society hosted a conversation about the rapidly evolving relationships between Latin American countries and the Trump administration the possible impact on trade and regional economies and how some governments in the region are reexamining their long-term strategic relationships with the U.S. This in-person only event was free of charge and followed by a reception. Pre-registration required. Americas Society members receive preferential seating. Not a member? Join today For questions about this event, please contact Rich Brown at: rbrown@as-coa.org Ariane Ortiz-Bollin is the associate managing director and head of Sovereign Americas at Moody's Ratings She leads a team of New York-based analysts covering a portfolio of sovereign and Multilateral Development Bank (MDB) credits across the Americas Patricio Navia is a master teacher in liberal studies and assistant professor at the Center for Latin American and Caribbean Studies at New York University He is also a professor of political science at the Instituto de Ciencias Sociales Brian Winter is the executive vice president of Americas Society and Council of the Americas The author of several books about Latin American politics and culture he has been described as “one of the best chroniclers and analysts” of the region by Foreign Affairs © 2025 Americas Society/Council of the Americas Ence plans to allocate an investment of close to 80 million euros to projects that will promote the decarbonisation of the Principality of Asturias through its biofactory in Navia This was announced by the company’s president during the visit that the president of the Principality of Asturias the company will allocate 30 million euros to promote fluff pulp from this facility in order to diversify production towards hygienic and absorbent components that until now have been imported from North America which is expected to be implemented in September 2025 a smaller environmental footprint will be achieved contributing to the sustainability of the entire production chain through a total investment line of close to 50 million euros the company will replace a line in the wood yard to improve the biofactory’s energy efficiency This project will benefit from the energy efficiency line of the IDAE (Institute for Energy Diversification and Saving) for an amount of 13 million euros and Next 5.6 Genshin BannersThis Genshin Impact Wiki guide details everything you need to know about the Genshin Impact banner schedule for past 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 WMU NewsWestern Michigan UniversityKalamazoo MI 49008-5433 USA(269) 387-8400 KALAMAZOO, Mich.—The Kalamazoo Promise didn't just cover Navia Walker's undergraduate college tuition; it ended up laying the foundation for a fulfilling career that aligns her professional skills with her passion for helping others Walker is graduating from Western Michigan University on Saturday with a master's in counselor education and a job as a Promise guide for the Kalamazoo Promise "I saw the job posted and it felt like the role had literally been written for me. I'll be working with students who've stopped out and trying to help them get back on track, essentially walking alongside them, helping them create success plans and being an avenue to access resources," says Walker, who has worked for the past two years in Multicultural Affairs for Students at Western as a graduate assistant for the Kalamazoo Promise "It's really an awesome opportunity to be able to continue the work that I was already doing at Western but also implement everything I've been working on in my master's degree for the last three years I'm really excited to pull from all of my skills that I've been chiseling." He was instrumental in founding the Family Health Center and held leadership roles over several decades with the Douglass Community Association Greater Kalamazoo United Way and Borgess Foundation He was also one of the most important people in Walker's life "He was a huge driving force in why I went to college," she says my grandpa brought me to orientation and helped me pick my classes." Walker wasn't settled on a major until she met with an exploratory advisor who shared her own career journey and mentioned her background in counseling "Counseling had always lived somewhere in my brain," she says "I've always been that listening ear and the empathetic person in my friend group." After perusing the courses that piqued Walker's interest, her advisor recommended the family studies program It focuses on strengthening individual and family well-being across the lifespan with the goal of improving quality of life within communities and society—an educational foundation that would set her up well for a potential counseling career It also mirrored the impact Moses Walker had on Kalamazoo he would not see Navia put her own education into action as he died unexpectedly in January 2020 she is happy to have carried on his legacy at his alma mater earning her bachelor's degree and enrolling in Western's counselor education master's program "Doing this program has allowed me to grow personally and has challenged me to look inward at myself and figure out the kind of person I want to be the kind of clinician I want to be," she says I feel so much more confident and I've had experiences that prepared me for my career." Western's counselor education program is rigorous and cohorts become close-knit as their studies progress.  it's important to make sure that you have community and my colleagues and I have gone through this together," says Walker I've had the same professors from start to finish so you really get to understand their teaching style their expectations and build closer connections to them." In addition to learning theories and counseling practices, master's students engage in internships and practicum experiences through Western's Centers for Counseling and Psychological Services which offers no- and low-cost mental health services to members of the campus and local community Walker gained experience counseling Western students through the centers and then expanded her skill set to populations ranging from court-appointed clients to parents reunifying with children and domestic violence survivors during an internship at Wicks Therapy PLCC in Kalamazoo "The practicum and internship have completely opened my brain," she says "With all of these experiences I've gotten I feel like not only can I talk the talk but I feel so much more confident in walking the walk Walker also gained invaluable work experience as the graduate assistant for the Kalamazoo Promise she researched and collected data on the program at Western weighing what worked and what didn't and determining what the program could look like in the future That data was used in a grant proposal to the Promise which helped Western secure funding for the program "It was a really great experience for me to do all of the behind-the-scenes work that I had never imagined doing we set out to do all of those things we proposed." Walker spent the fall 2023 semester meeting with incoming first-year and transfer students who are Promise scholars helping them create success plans and routinely checking in with them to ensure they had the support they needed to thrive in their studies "It helped me grow personally and professionally I can't even really describe how grateful I am to have had the experience working as a graduate assistant," Walker says.  as her experience with the Promise comes full circle and she prepares to guide the next generation of scholars she's grateful for the holistic education she gained at Western that's prepared her for this next step And she knows her grandfather would be proud of her success "My grandpa was the reason I pursued college in the first place; everything I did college-wise was for him it really made me question a lot of things," she says But I feel so incredibly proud of myself to have grown so much as a person and to have made it on my own." For more WMU news, arts and events, visit WMU News online Lorraine Powers knew she had genetics “working against” her because her father had suffered a massive heart attack when he was 68. But, in her 60s now herself, she considered herself in good physical shape due to her regular workouts. She even learned to surf when she was 65. So, she said it was “quite a shock” recently when she learned she would need coronary artery bypass surgery She had been having some chest pain when working out and her trainer suggested she see a cardiologist. She went to see Kenneth Fromkin, MD, a cardiologist at Cleveland Clinic Weston Hospital After the results of a stress test showed cause for concern an X-ray test that looks at blood flow through the heart’s blood vessels The angiogram determined that there was a complete blockage of Lorraine’s left anterior descending artery “To have bypass surgery you really want to have the best,” Lorraine says “When I did research it came up that Cleveland Clinic was one of the best not only in the United States but in the world.” said it was an easy decision to go to Cleveland Clinic in Florida especially since it was so close to her home Jose Navia, MD, FACC performed a coronary revascularization procedure to bypass Lorraine’s blocked artery and restore blood flow The procedure utilized a hybrid robotic and minimally invasive approach requiring only one small incision to the chest “This is more appealing to patients cosmetically,” Dr as it does not require an opening of the chest It also allows for a faster recovery with less pain “My recovery has been amazing,” Lorraine says She stayed in the hospital for four days after the surgery she was able to walk her dog and perform some minimal exercise to begin to get her strength again She describes all of her caregivers at Cleveland Clinic as “kind “I didn’t think with this kind of heart issue I could be fixed enough to get back to my life,” Lorraine says Everything you need to level up Navia and her skills Navia uses Geo stones for her main ascension material but her boss drop comes from a boss that might drop Anemo or Cryo stones - never Geo That means it takes some extra time to get everything you need you can use those other elemental stone drops for another character We've listed all the Genshin Impact Navia materials below, including where to find them and how to farm them more quickly. If you're not sure how Navia plays, head over to our Navia build guide for some recommendations and our top picks for her teams Navia uses Transoceanic items dropped by crabs and seahorses and handguard items for ascension along with an item from a boss on Watatsumi Island Prithiva Topaz Geo stones drop from several world bosses You may also get Geo stones from the Azhdaha and Dominator of Wolves weekly bosses There's no convenient way to get Navia's stones and other items so your best bet is to try and match your choice to a boss that drops an item for another character - the Mechanical Array for Ayaka Artificed Spare Clockwork Component - Coppelius only comes from the Icewind Suite You'll want to pick the Nemesis of Coppelius boss Spring of the First Dewdrop is a local specialty in Fontaine that you'll find underwater in the seas west of the Fory of Charybdis ruins. Check out our Spring of the First Dewdrop locations guide for more specifics Transoceanic items are also only found in Fontaine They come from most Fontaine-specific enemies Navia needs even more Pearls for her talents, so you'll need to plan on plenty of beach trips to get what you need - especially if you're leveling Neuvillette as well Equity bookscome from the Pale Forgotten Glory Domain in Fontaine on Monday, Thursday, and Sunday/strong>. These talent books also show up as materials for Lyney and Neuvillette so make sure to plan ahead if you want to level up both characters Lightless Silk String is one of a few possible drops you can get from the All-Devouring Narwhal weekly boss though you can just transmute it into Silk String at an alchemy table Here's what it costs to fully level up one of Navia's talents The high cost of leveling talents and the fact that Navia shares her materials with several other Fontaine characters means it's best to max out just one or two Her skill is by far her most important talent If you're saving up Primogems and materials for future Genshin Impact banners, make sure to check out our up-do-date list of Genshin Impact codes for some free Primogems. © 2025 VG247 a brand of IGN Entertainment, Inc. 18 Mansell Street Level 3, London, E1 8AA, United Kingdom.All rights reserved. No part of this website or its content may be reproduced without the copyright owner's permission. VG247 is a registered trademark of Gamer Network Limited, an affiliate of IGN Entertainment, Inc. The Energy Inclusion Project in Cerro Navia aims to combat energy poverty in the district through innovative initiatives with families. To achieve this, a strategic partnership was formed between Enel Distribution, STM from the Saesa Group, and the Municipality of Cerro Navia, who worked together to develop and monitor the program. Coordination and execution were led by EBP Chile, EGEA NGO, and the Energy Poverty Network. The project began in August 2023 with an assessment that helped identify the most appropriate and feasible energy interventions for each family, such as appliance replacements, the provision of efficient heating equipment, repairs to dangerous electrical connections, and the installation of solar panels for hot water. Additionally, workshops on energy efficiency and renewable energy were held to guide people toward responsible electricity consumption. The initiative benefited 57 families who were facing challenges related to access, quality, and equity in energy services in their homes, using a Living Lab methodology. “Reducing energy poverty gaps is a proven solution to ease the economic pressures on families, particularly as the effects of climate change weigh more heavily on disadvantaged social groups. With this project, we once again demonstrate that through energy efficiency and reducing expenses, it is possible to improve families' quality of life while also taking small-scale climate action,” explained Camila de la Quintana, Sustainability and Circular Economy Manager at Enel Distribución. Jorge Villar, Zonal Manager at STM, commented: “Reducing energy gaps through equipment renewal can be the first step toward transforming people's quality of life. But we also understand that this change must be addressed from various angles. That's why, at STM and all Saesa Group subsidiaries, we are committed to energy education, empowering our customers to make informed and sustainable decisions. Our 'Your Consumption Does Matter' program reflects this.” As part of the actions taken, efficient appliances including 21 refrigerators and 23 electric heaters were provided, along with 57 energy efficiency kits and the installation of six solar water heaters. Additionally, seven electrical upgrades were made to improve the safety of homes by repairing and replacing electrical systems like breakers, outlets, and switches, ensuring a safer and more efficient environment for the benefited families. “The project was very well received. All the neighbors are happy and grateful. There are a lot of elderly people in this neighborhood, and we'd never received anything like this,” said Patricia Pérez, one of the neighbors who participated in the program. Meanwhile, Alicia Valenzuela, another resident of Aurora de Chile, explained that the initiative “was very beneficial because, in our case, we are retirees, and today we can see significant savings on our electricity and gas bills.” Among the results obtained from the application of these measures are the following: Summary of monetary savings and reductions in CO2 eq. 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He has written about pop culture for USA Today He has acted as a judge for the Will Eisner Comic Industry Awards National targets for solar and wind power will see reliance on natural gas plummet reducing electricity price volatility across Europe with major beneficiaries including the UK and Ireland The UK in particular is projected to see major benefits to its energy market stability from renewables Hitting the current national 2030 quotas for solar and wind energy could reduce the volatility of electricity markets by an average of 20% across 29 European countries according to a new study from the University of Cambridge The intensity of spikes in power prices are predicted to fall in every country by the end of the decade if commitments to green energy are met The UK and Ireland would be the biggest beneficiaries with 44% and 43% reductions in the severity of electricity price spikes by 2030 Germany could experience a 31% decline in electricity price volatility with the Netherlands and Belgium seeing price spikes ease by 38% and 33% respectively The simulations conducted for the new study show that scaling up renewable energy minimises the market impact of fluctuations in natural gas price – increasing stability even when considering the reliance of renewable technologies on weather Some EU leaders and energy ministers have called for renewables targets on grounds of energy security as well as decarbonisation particularly since Putin’s war on Ukraine stemmed the flow of Russian gas The study, published in the journal Nature Energy calculates in detail how such aims would affect the volatility of wholesale electricity prices in energy markets across Europe “The volatility of energy prices is a major cause of damage to national economies,” said Laura Diaz Anadon the University of Cambridge’s Professor of Climate Change Policy “Consumers are still reeling from sharp increases in electricity prices brought about by natural gas shortages following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine,” said Anadon “We show that hitting renewables targets reduce the likelihood of such price spikes in the future.” a researcher with the University’s Centre for Environment Energy and Natural Resource Governance (CEENRG) said: “Meeting renewable energy targets is not only good for carbon neutrality but we can see it is a boost to economic resilience” “We had probably underestimated how costly energy price shocks are to our societies and the last crisis has been a stark reminder.” The Cambridge researchers used the University’s high performance computing facilities to model a wide range of factors – from fluctuations in weather patterns and energy demands to fuel capacity – to map the current and future grids of all 27 EU nations plus the UK and Switzerland They assessed electricity markets in 2030 based on the commitments to renewables as stated in each nation’s national energy and climate plan “The UK in particular is projected to see major benefits to its energy market stability from renewables,” said Anadon “The UK has struggled with its exposure to gas prices due to a lack of energy storage and limited connections to the European grid This has led to more hours where electricity prices are set by natural gas.” The research also suggests that wholesale prices of electricity could fall by over a quarter on average across all countries in the study by decade’s end if they stick to current national renewables targets populations in the UK and Ireland stand to gain significantly with electricity prices predicted to fall by around 45% by 2030 Several of the Nordic nations could see over 60% reductions in electricity costs by 2030 while in Germany the price is predicted to fall by 34% The study suggests the Netherlands could see the price of electricity fall by 41% While the study’s authors caution that trends in electricity prices depend on factors that are “impossible to predict” they say their results are in line with recent outputs by institutions such as the International Energy Agency Navia and Anadon say their modelling may even underestimate the potential for electricity price stability across Europe as the projections were calculated using data from 1990-2021 – before the energy crisis created by Russia’s attack on Ukraine “It makes sense to think about renewables as a security investment and if we lose the momentum towards green energy but we also exposing ourselves to unknowable risks down the line,” said Anadon The new study also charts the effects on electricity prices if countries overshoot on renewables If Europe exceeds its renewable energy goals by 30% electricity prices could become 50% less sensitive to natural gas compared to just meeting renewables targets the study suggests there are tipping points where renewables cause the price of power to fall so far that it stops providing sufficient return on investment Added Navia: “If we are to fully utilise solar and wind as a security tool Europe might have to rethink 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Please read our email privacy notice for details Ence’s biofactory in Navia has been awarded the prestigious Quality Innovation Award (QIA) 2024 for the integration of its continuous improvement model in environmental management considered the most important in the field of Excellence and Quality was awarded by the Spanish Association of Centers Promoting Excellence (CEX) The Spanish phase of the QIA Awards will be presented on November 28 at the headquarters of the Spanish National Research Council (CSIC) in Madrid The winning innovations will compete globally for the Quality Innovation Award in its international edition Ence Navia will be the Spanish representative in the international phase of the competition The project presented by Ence’s Asturian biofactory has been highly valued for its significant results in terms of efficiency The biofactory has achieved important advances thanks to the implementation of the Total Quality Management (TQM) model One of the key pillars of this project has been the culture of continuous improvement in its critical processes where the biofactory has promoted the active involvement of all its collaborators to ensure quality at every stage Ence has implemented Fundamental Improvement Objectives (FIO) and the SDCA (Standarize – Do – Check -Act) and PDCA (Plan-Do-Check-Act) methodology guaranteeing the exhaustive control of its environmental vectors under the strictest international standards Ence Energía y Celulosa is the leading company in Europe in the production of eucalyptus pulp and one of the main producers of renewable energy in Spain Its sustainability strategy is aimed at reducing its environmental impact and improving its relationship with the communities where it operates complying with the most demanding regulations and applying a policy of continuous improvement We are using cookies to give you the best experience on our website This website uses cookies so that we can provide you with the best user experience 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commitment to environmental management and the reinforcement of its excellence through continuous improvement This recognition has been awarded to Ence’s Asturian biofactory for the project focused on the integration of its continuous improvement model in environmental management which had already won first prize in the national phase The project submitted by Ence Navia was highly valued for its significant results in terms of efficiency which are some of the important advances achieved by the biofactory thanks to the implementation of the Total Quality Management (TQM) management model The implementation of the culture of continuous improvement in all its critical processes has contributed to the active involvement of all its collaborators to ensure quality at every stage through the Fundamental Improvement Objectives (FMO) and the SDCA (Standarize – Do – Check -Act) and PDCA (Plan-Do-Check-Act) methodology it ensures exhaustive control of all its environmental vectors in line with the strictest international standards Navia Bathhouse has officially opened its doors, bringing a slice of Scandinavian wellness culture to Australia’s most iconic beach town Designed around the Nordic principles of community connection and “hygge” (that warm Navia is a bathhouse where slowing down isn’t just encouraged – it’s ritualised Inspired by centuries-old sauna and hot-cold therapy traditions, Navia Bathhouse blends these time-honoured wellness rituals with a distinctly modern Australian vibe Navia Bathhouse is inspired by centuries-old sauna and hot-cold therapy traditions Tucked away just minutes from Byron’s golden beaches the light-filled bathhouse is already creating buzz among locals and visitors alike Navia offers two blissful hours of complete access to its beautifully designed facilities a spine-tingling 0-2°C ice plunge and an 8°C cold plunge There’s also a tranquil lounge space stocked with nourishing snacks and refreshing drinks to ease the transition from heat to cold Whether you’re embracing the sweat of the sauna or braving the cold plunge for that famous post-therapy high every moment at Navia is designed to make you feel more alive and grounded Spend two hours alternating between the facilities Massage treatments are also available to complete your holistic wellness journey Navia’s massages range from deep remedial massage to soothing relaxation and nurturing pregnancy treatments Each massage is carefully crafted to complement the bathhouse experience But Navia is more than just another day spa or bathhouse The team behind it is passionate about creating a true community space – one that invites people from all walks of life to come together slow down and savour life’s simple pleasures It’s a philosophy rooted in authenticity and it shines through in every thoughtful detail from the welcoming design to the friendly service The Navia team are creating a true community space Navia is set to become Byron Bay’s go-to for those seeking moments of solitude mindful reconnection or a shared wellness ritual with friends In a town that’s all about chasing sunsets and good vibes Navia brings a fresh new way to feel good – deeply Memberships start at $90 per week for unlimited sessions Navia Bathhouse has already started planning a second location in Melbourne’s Prahran Emily Murphy is Australian Traveller's Social Media Manager and Writer and in her three years at the company she has been instrumental in shaping its social media presence and crafting compelling narratives that inspire others to explore Australia's vast landscapes Her previous role was a journalist at Prime Creative Media and before that she was freelancing in publishing content creation and digital marketing – equipping her with a diverse skill set that enhances her storytelling and audience engagement Emily holds a Bachelor of Communication and Media Studies (Journalism and Professional Writing) and a Bachelor of International Studies (Global Media and Communication) from the University of Wollongong When she's not creating scroll-stopping social media posts Em is a devoted 'bun mum' and enjoys spending her spare time by the sea binge-watching a good TV show and exploring Sydney's vibrant dining scene and website in this browser for the next time I comment Δdocument.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value" Holidaying with the family is one of life’s great joys Here's how you can spend time away from the chaos of everyday life and reconnect in Byron Ba.. Australian Traveller Media acknowledges the traditional custodians of the Country on which we live and work This was announced by the company’s president the company will replace a line in the wood yard to improve the biofactory’s energy efficiency Generation of value from the Navia biofactory The Navia biofactory generates a positive impact on the Spanish economy at all levels through the development of its activity This is the conclusion of a recent study by the specialist consultancy Valora which confirms the leading role of the Ence Group’s Asturian biofactory in the social and economic development of the Principality and the study determines that its activity translates into an economic impact on the national GDP of 840 million euros and the generation of 7,000 jobs between direct The biofactory boosts activity indirectly in the industrial and indirectly in other sectors such as transport acting as a catalyst in predominantly rural areas With regard to the Principality of Asturias and its industrial sector the activity of the Navia biofactory generates an impact of 103 million euros in the Asturian manufacturing industry more than 250 million euros in payments to suppliers to make all the purchases and investments necessary to maintain its activity This means an important economic impact in different areas: 67 million euros in industrial purchases 24 million euros in investments in assets and another 5 million euros in logistics activities Production on season 3 of Star Trek: Strange New Worlds is underway in Toronto but actress Melissa Navia had Saturday off and spent the day at the ST-SF convention in San Francisco and described how being at the helm of the USS Enterprise has been an inspiration to others and herself Melissa kicked off her panel discussion by hyping up the work being done now on season 3: “I’m also a huge fan of the show… I love our cast And we have incredible things coming your way that we are working on diligently And that is what I am headed back to.” Melissa Navia at ST-SF 2024 (Photo: TrekMovie) The actress was careful not to talk spoilers but she got a few questions about her character getting more development When one fan asked if there are stories or sides to the character she hopes to explore “Yes… The reason I’m only saying that is just because I’m always very careful because we are in the middle of filming So I have to be very just aware of what I say the best compliment you can get is when somebody has seen your character and they want to see more of that character What do you want is: Let’s see less of her I want to know what makes her tick and what she’s been through And we definitely saw glimpses of that in season 2… So I want to see so much more and I will just end it with When asked specifically if season 3 includes an Ortegas-focused episode the actress again answered very carefully: You guys ask wonderful questions but I can say nothing There was one hypothetical she was willing to talk about indicating this isn’t something we can expect in season 3: what she thinks Mirror Erica Ortegas would be like Navia was excited about the possibilities: Especially because I’ve never really played any villains and I would love to do that I can’t even fully articulate how it would look… I think she would be a force to be reckoned with and I wouldn’t want to go up against her that would be fantastic as an actor to play that There is something about a villain that is captivating So I don’t know what it would look like but it would be pretty great and I hope the writers are thinking about something like that in the future.” A longtime Star Trek fan talked about how he has watched each new show over the years and has loved the inclusion asking “Where is the Hispanic person?” until Ortegas with “Yes finally.” He asked the actress what this aspect of Ortegas bring to the character Navia showed how proud she was to play the role that matched her own heritage: “When I booked the role and saw the breakdown and it was exactly what you see on screen: the name of the character For so much of my career there has been a stereotypical idea of what that looks like… So often you get that you are ethnically ambiguous and then you can play a number of different roles but there is also this frustration that I am also Latina And this is the way I look and [with] Latinos So the fact that this role was that and all these other cool aspects And then hearing from people and realizing how big it is to see me at the helm of the Enterprise then I started to really kind of process it I can only imagine I’m making my grandparents very proud I’m very proud of my Colombian heritage… So I just like hearing from fans who are happy to see Erica at the helm and I’m like I hope you can see yourself in that as well.’ And I want to continue to bring aspects of that into the character which the writers have been wonderful about wanting to do that.” Navia was also asked about Ortegas’ distinctive hair and she revealed it was a choice she made before she got the role—and she was very happy she was able to keep it: “About three months before I booked Star Trek I asked my hairstylist to give me this haircut And there’s proof of it on my Instagram And my rep at the time thought that it was too specific He wanted to be able to send me out for the role of Boring Person Number 1,2,3 So I’m trying to give myself the most opportunity so I guess I will go back to a pixie cut and then three weeks later I booked this role Then we were talking about haircuts and they sent me some ideas and I was like ‘Hey’ and so we are back here.” And here is that Instagram post from March 2021 of Melissa showing off her new hairstyle before getting the role in SNW… A post shared by Melissa Navia (@mcnavia) Navia also revealed that playing Ortegas has led her to start learning to become a pilot: “Part of it was obviously for this role But people say this role has inspired them to become a pilot and I would be like ‘That’s awesome… Wait a minute I can also become a pilot.’ I’ve always had a great love of flying And I think it’s one of the coolest things that we do as human beings And every time I’ve ever met a pilot Ortegas is like that I am not always like that.” Navia revealed at the Saturn Awards she talked about flying with Michael Dorn who has been flying for years and owns several planes which is inspiring her to finish her training “Now I have to become a pilot so I can follow up with Michael Dorn!” Melissa often talks about her late partner Brian Bannon She said that while they were shooting the second season in 2022 Star Trek fans helped fill an important void he left behind: “When season 1 premiered we were filming season 2 And when we got to see the fans’ reactions online He was with me for all of season 1 filming in Toronto So what you got to see in season 1 was thanks to him And hearing what fans loved about Ortegas as we were filming season was so helpful and beautiful to me because it was the thing that Brian had told me always And you guys were basically telling me what he’s always said that he sees So when I heard it from fans it was almost like he was still telling me and I was hearing it from a whole new group of friends… I just felt so much love from the community I was in Australia and New Zealand in October and it felt like I’ve been in that part of the world forever because I was surrounded by Star Trek fans Production on the 10-episode third season of Strange New Worlds began in December of last year and should wrap up by May Paramount has not yet announced a release date Stay tuned for more from the convention. And check out our previous report with Voyager’s Robert Picardo talking about returning in Prodigy season 2. Find more Trek convention news and reports at TrekMovie She is the last in the main cast to get one and that tease last season was wrong I think the episode with everyone forgetting their memories was supposed to be the big Ortegas episode before it was weirdly altered to become a Pike-centric episode The only real thing we learned about Erica in that episode was that she flies the ship… which we already knew I suspect that the producers simply aren’t interested in her character Kirk and Spock are at the top of the list for best character development or the very least the most scenes outside of Pike Although I don’t think Pike’s development has always worked that well Hopefully this 3rd season starts improving on that I love how present and how vivid Navia makes Ortegas She’s made Ortegas feel more real to me in only 20 episodes than Detmer does in twice as many producers and editors on Discovery also deserve some blame for this Character development for the minor characters on Discovery have never been a top priority and that’s unfortunate but not unusual where Star Trek is concerned I am glad to see SNW is doing better with those issues but they can still improve but Ortegas felt real to me in a way that Detmer never has long before the writers gave her any character development I disagree that it is not unusual for Star Trek and even most of the current shows are true ensembles Name another show that is so discourteous to its bridge crew I knew something about everyone by the end of the first season I think Detmer was the only name I knew by the end of the first season Rhys or Owosekun until halfway through season 2 Even now I sometimes can’t remember which one is Bryce and which one is Rhys I’d love to see her in an Enemy Mine-style episode since a lot of what we’ve seen from her so far are her preconceived notions about Vulcans It would be cool to see her learn to change those notions through getting to know someone better Prejudice is NOT a good look in a Starfleet officer so I’d love to see an episode that gets her over that Classic Trek trope that can pay dividends when they pitch it right I think she’s one of the strongest of the new characters Trek has given us since Kurtzman & Co wonderfully portrayed by Jenette Goldstein in 1986’s Aliens I wonder if the latter serves as an inspiration for the former at all though Yar was named ‘macha’ hernandez at that point and would have been played (god knows how unsuccessfully) by Sirtis Fortunately they switched Crosby and Sirtis’ roles and changed the security chief’s name and heritage Personally I think TNG would have benefited from a Hudson (Bill Paxton)-style character to make things a little less stuffy on the ship Certainly DS9 should have been able to go that route “I think she’s one of the strongest of the new characters Trek has given us” She spends two seasons sitting at the helm making quips She’s the least developed character on SNW but not an A-story and that’s a shame they have had to service the lead characters (Pike Una) as well as the legacy characters (Uhura the quasi-legacy character (La’an) and the recurring character played by the well-known actor (Pelia) So there really isn’t a lot of air time left That still makes her more interesting than some of the principals I don’t like that she seems to be among the most anachronistic/contemporary of them but since Pike is the worst offender in that regard and that speaks to a bigger problem in the writer’s room She hasn’t been given much character development staring dully ahead unless they have lines but Navia makes Ortegas fully inhabit every scene she’s in so I don’t know what she’s doing she’s hardly going to tease “utterly shit things” for season three…lest that include her character’s untimely exit Um… B’Elanna Torres would like a word with you as a Hispanic character was one of the main stars of VOYAGER but she was played by Roxann Dawson Caballero and her father was John Torres Santiago Cabrera as Cristóbal Rios on PICARD would also like a word with you Two Hispanic actors have held main Star Trek roles–and both of them had so much more to do as a character than Ortegas So I have no idea what that complaint is even about So that’s three major cast members before her that are Hispanic because Beltran and Cabrera were on Star Trek AT THE SAME TIME as Strange New Worlds So how could the actress and the person who was speaking to her think she’s the first hers is by far the least realized and least developed so from an historical Star Trek perspective there’s nothing at all significant about her being Latina I suppose as a Native American I’m supposed to be happy with that random guy in badly done headdress in TMP and Chakotay who was written by people whose Native advisor was a fraud Leaving aside that Wesley’s final TNG episode was just about the most insulting thing the franchise has done towards Native culture and the Paradise Syndrome has a few hundred offensive things in it and I thought THUNDERHEART was kinda iffy … what was insulting about that final Wesley episode so I can’t recall how Natives were portrayed in it The very idea that we would be forced off of Earth The entirety of the episode is the problem The inability to accurately portray any tribes and the insult of casting THE ONE ACTUAL NATIVE in the episode as a disguise for the Traveller The casting of a Hispano actor as a Native is inexcusable on “Journey’s End,” I recall nothing to suggest the Native colonists were “forced” off of Earth; they chose to leave because they felt they could build a more authentic community in a colony just like the Scottish in “Sub Rosa.” There is zero real world chance of the Native Americans abandoning Earth willingly it appears there was a nuclear war on Earth.) Cultures and religions are also malleable the concept of an Islamic state was alien — some would say anathema — to shi’i Islam until TNG also had several reoccurring or prominent Hispano characters They never really played up B’Elanna’s human heritage at all on Voyager Although based on how they dug into mystical stereotypes around Chakotay Last thing we needed was Torres reminiscing about all the piñatas she’d smashed as a child or Kim stinking up the mess hall with his kimchi recipe It was nice to see their representation in casting as competent officers but it was quite a contrast at the time with Sisko proudly displaying his Yoruba art collection while lounging in African- inspired casual clothing I’ve been craving representation that’s less surface than what Voyager did or what Disco does with the bridge crew though you have to make it feel authentic not just for the cultures being represented but also for the futuristic setting these characters are in We have such lovely humans who our Star Trek actors and Melissa Navia defiantly among them It’s was a delight seeing her at ST-SF This was my first Star Trek Convention and I had a blast For those of you who haven’t gone to one I highly encourage to go if you can It’s like coming home for the first time I was bummed to not be able to ask her a question during the panel as the line got cut off with the person ahead of me being the final question (which ended up being that one she wasn’t able to answer anyway!) but my girls and I had a great time regardless I was Thomas Riker with my girls Data and the Vulcan tactical officer I find Ortega to be one of the best characters introduced in “NuTrek” Ortega is simply amazing Her best line: “I FLY THE SHIP.” Yes she does In my view she’s the Travis Mayweather of SNW Any number of nameless ensigns can fly the ship All she has to her character are sarcastic quips and an omni-smirk She wouldn’t last two seconds on Picard or Kirk’s Enterprise…they wouldn’t tolerate the constant and unprofessional backchat Ro didn’t ultimately last on Picard’s Enterprise But it wasn’t due to other characters not tolerating her insolence The energy she brings to the show is amazing and the ways she has flown the Enterprise (fox example twin phaser beam to blast a hole in an asteroid so she could fly the ship through it — amazing) Mayweather was given much more to do than Ortegas: “Detained,” “Fortunate Son,” “Dead Stop,” and “The Seventh,” just off the top of my head but Mayweather was more professional and likable “Where is the Hispanic person?” Ortegas is supposedly based on Jose Tyler (who was originally supposed to be named Ortegas until they cast a blond guy) who being from Brazil I suppose was technically Lusitanian Took us *years* before we had anyone even vaguely Jewish Your access to this service has been limited If you think you have been blocked in error contact the owner of this site for assistance If you are a WordPress user with administrative privileges on this site please enter your email address in the box below and click "Send" You will then receive an email that helps you regain access Wordfence is a security plugin installed on over 5 million WordPress sites The owner of this site is using Wordfence to manage access to their site You can also read the documentation to learn about Wordfence's blocking tools or visit wordfence.com to learn more about Wordfence Click here to learn more: Documentation Generated by Wordfence at Tue, 6 May 2025 12:19:05 GMT.Your computer's time: document.write(new Date().toUTCString());. and Melissa Navia (Erica Ortegas) are planning an away mission to Seattle for Emerald City Comic Con 2025 and being courageous (to borrow a line from a certain Star Trek captain) in its first guest announcements for its 2025 event Four of the stars of Paramount+'s Star Trek: Strange New Worlds cast are scheduling an away mission to Seattle.. Anson Mount (Christopher Pike), Ethan Peck (Spock), Celia Rose Gooding (Nyota Uhura), and Melissa Navia (Erica Ortegas) are plotting a course to Emerald City Comic Con 2025 to do very much what they do in the show: explore strange new worlds (Have you seen the ECCC Tavern?!) seek out new life and new civilizations (the meet-ups!) maybe some of us have been in previous years but let's not make a big deal out of that last one Emerald City Comic Con Con returns to the Seattle Convention Center March 6 through March 9 Experts Directory Form Marquette.edu // News Center // 2022 News Releases //  MILWAUKEE — Dr. Christine (Chris) Navia, currently the chief diversity officer at Texas A&M University Corpus Christi, has been named Marquette University’s vice president for inclusive excellence, Provost Kimo Ah Yun announced today. Navia, who succeeds Dr. William Welburn following his retirement last August As vice president for inclusive excellence, Navia will lead the Office of Institutional Diversity and Inclusion and play a key leadership role in weaving diversity equity and inclusion into the fabric of the university departments and units across campus to fulfill critical institutional goals such as improving retention and support for students and faculty from underrepresented backgrounds Navia will also play a pivotal role in ensuring that Marquette continues to serve the Milwaukee community and beyond Navia brings a broad and deep understanding of institutional diversity equity and inclusion at an important time for Marquette University as we more thoughtfully and intentionally accelerate our work to make this a more welcoming campus community for all,” Provost Ah Yun says “I am looking forward to working closely with her on achieving our goals and setting new “This is an exciting time to be joining the Marquette University community,” Navia says “I’m looking forward to collaborating closely with students faculty and staff in the continued cultivation of a diverse and inclusive campus environment where everyone thrives and succeeds.”  There was a 100% retention rate among the 2021 first-year cohort of Urban Scholars the university has a record-high percentage of tenured/tenure-track faculty and assistant professors of color and the highest percentage of female faculty in 10 years The university also recently announced an updated university seal to reflect Marquette’s history and more accurately depict the role of the Indigenous nations that guided Father Marquette on his journey.  A strong believer in the transformative power of a college education Navia has been committed to broadening access and success in higher education for students throughout her career Prior to her work at Texas A&M Corpus Christi Navia held leadership positions within the University of Wisconsin System Administration including as the associate vice president for student success and the interim special assistant to the president for equity Navia earned the UW System President’s Award of Distinction in 2018 She is also actively engaged as a consultant and partner to several equity-driven national higher education organizations including the American Association of Colleges and Universities and the National Association of System Heads The Chicago native earned her bachelor’s degree in political science from Carleton College and her master’s and doctoral degrees in higher education from the University of Michigan Joya Crear for serving as a strong leader as acting vice president for inclusive excellence and through this transition,” Provost Ah Yun adds “I also wish to extend my appreciation to the search committee for developing an excellent slate of candidates for this important leadership position.” Kevin is the associate director for university communication in the Office of Marketing and Communication. 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