Angela Requena is working on on global health study abroad and interprofessional medical education initiatives as part of the residence UCF’s College of Medicine and College of Nursing have welcomed their first Fulbright Scholar-in-Residence from Universidad Peruana de Ciencias Aplicadas in Peru study abroad and interprofessional medical education initiatives She will be based in the College of Medicine’s population health sciences department Requena originally trained as a dentist before discovering her passion for public health she received her Master of Public Health degree from the University of Edinburgh before training in life coaching to help empower health providers to improve their quality of care “In an era of artificial intelligence and technology where everything is moving toward having the best equipment connecting with the human side as providers is key,” Requena says the one that makes the most impact is the one that connected with you most.” As a visiting scholar she will be teaching nursing and medical students team leadership I understood the importance of communication and soft skills those little things that make us really click with someone,” Requena says “These are examples of some techniques that make a doctor approachable by patients.” Requena recently made one of her first public appearances as the College of Nursing celebrated a construction milestone at its new facility in Lake Nona “Being included in such a significant moment of growth is both humbling and inspiring,” she says says the team was honored to have Requena at the structural completion celebration “With an optimal location next door to UCF’s College of Medicine Phillips Nursing Pavilion will be a hub of healthcare innovation and collaboration that will positively impact the health of communities not only in Central Florida Requena was selected due to UCF’s ongoing relationship with the Peru university through the Academic Health Sciences Population Health Collaborative Global Health Initiative led by Elena Cyrus associate professor at the College of Medicine and Jean Davis assistant professor at the College of Nursing initially sending three medical students to Peru with the objective of expanding their knowledge of medical Spanish international public health and providing research and clinical experiences in an international setting candidates to the Peru university for infectious disease training Another cohort will start next year at a site opening in Malta for training opportunities on treating and researching non-communicable and chronic diseases Requena will continue to expand the medical school’s study abroad program and explore how to bring it to College of Nursing students as well “While working at UPC in my home country Peru I facilitated and supported the UCF Study Abroad program students and faculty when they are in residence with us every June which I did for the past two years,” Requena says I want to open the doors and support anyone else who wants to participate in the future in Peru or the upcoming Malta site.” Medical students interested in the study abroad program are encouraged to register to attend an information session scheduled for Oct. 28 at the UCF College of Medicine. As part of her Fulbright Scholarship, Requena is working on the National Institutes of Health’s ENTRUST research project, which unites community organizations across Florida to help empower individuals to access healthcare and wellness resources. She is serving as a community liaison, helping with the logistics of managing the team. “With Angela coming here and directing the medical school in Peru, she had that skill set to manage that wide team with all those different members,” says Cyrus who leads the ENTRUST project. “And because she speaks both English and Spanish, that is another benefit for us.” Cyrus is excited at the opportunity the Fulbright Scholar-in-Residence offers for future international healthcare collaborations. “We’re setting a precedent for the College of Medicine,” she says. “UCF has welcomed Fulbrights before, but typically only at the student level. When we have a Fulbright Faculty in residence, we really see the reciprocal scholarly exchange at its maximum level.” Reading"In Requena Office’s identity..." More fromWork Contact Advertising Opportunities Newsletters Insights + Opinion Creatives + Projects Advice + Resources Culture + Lifestyle Nicer Tuesdays The View From... POV Forward Thinking Review of the Year Jenny Brewer Olivia Hingley Ellis Tree Elizabeth Goodspeed Liz Gorny Extra Search words look like plants and letters like flowersIn a new design system for the restaurant the studio looked to the slow and quiet processes of the natural world for inspiration This year Requena Office is celebrating its tenth anniversary the team is going to throw a party with “a lot of French cheese and toast with Catalan Cava” and we’re just a little bit sad that we can’t get to Barcelona in time to join Over the last decade it’s created projects across branding with a rigorous and authentic approach that expresses the visual nuances of a subject in a wonderfully vibrant way Its latest identity project for independent eatery Garden Pizza is no exception The eatery offers up artisanal pizzas in environments immersed in nature and its name derived from the pizzeria’s very first location – a former garden at the foot of Collserola Natural Park in Barcelona An affinity for the restaurant’s food and location was Requena’s starting point for a visual vernacular that translated aspects of planting harvesting and cultivating produce into a blooming identity Following nature’s cycles of change as a pathway to creating an evolving design system the studio “leveraged the symbolic richness of the name to create a narrative language linking the growth associated with a garden and the natural fermentation of pizza” Requena Office: Garden Pizza (Copyright © Requena Office The team is currently fond of revisiting some of the most important figures in design. Their recent work on a refresh for the face of Requena saw Paul Renner’s Futura transform into a custom typeface for the studio The Garden Pizza project also has a hidden historical twist Requena began the project using Herb Lubalin’s Avante Garde a post modern typographic classic that they carefully redrafted into “a much more expressive Created through the lens of sprouting seeds and evolving elements this new typeface turns the 20th century typeface’s circles and straight lines “into curves that weave in and out” and transforms the font through clever motion design to make “words like plants A curved and abstract ‘g’ from this typographic experiment now sits as the pizzeria’s new logo mark – its descender animated to slowly detract from a whole circle like a steadily disappearing plate of pizza Motion became a device for playfulness in the identity across applications graphic cut-out shapes sway across digital assets like shadows from trees and make for colour stamps on t-shirts This library of forms allowed Requena to adapt the design system to the many digital and physical forms the brand would take Something that was important to Requena was that everything had the room to evolve that the identity system mirrored the ongoing excitement of a garden in bloom “Our communication is nourished by logical processes based on the very nature of imperfection Further Infoinstagram.com/requena.office andresrequena.es Ellis Tree Ellis Tree (she/her) joined It’s Nice That as a junior writer in April 2024 after graduating from Kingston School of Art with a degree in Graphic Design writing and visual work she has a particular interest in printmaking self-publishing and expanded approaches to photography Fancy a bit of It's Nice That in your inbox Sign up to our newsletters and we'll keep you in the loop with everything good going on in the creative world Instagram TikTok LinkedIn Facebook Twitter Pinterest About Careers at It’s Nice That Privacy Policy Insights Residence Creative Lives in Progress If You Could Jobs © It’s Nice That 2024 · Nice Face Logo © It’s Nice That Koto NYC leans into the act of scanning QR codes – weaving a brand narrative of stitches Not all creative brains are wired the same identifies four creative archetypes to help you better understand your workflow designers create entire worlds around fragrance – translating scent into sight But how do you design for something you cannot see To launch Nike’s latest shoe by NBA star Ja Morant the Copenhagen-based creative studio takes from the world of scrapbooks and family albums In episode one of SuprOrdinary, Devin challenges himself to rebrand a small local sandwich spot while keeping in tune with the local community. 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POV Forward Thinking Review of the Year Jenny Brewer Olivia Hingley Ellis Tree Elizabeth Goodspeed Liz Gorny Instagram TikTok LinkedIn Facebook Twitter Pinterest Careers at It’s Nice That Privacy Policy Insights Residence Creative Lives in Progress If You Could Jobs Cynthia Requena Renteria is a first grade teacher at Benbrook Elementary School and is this week’s HISD Star Educator Requena and her fellow educators have increased their instructional skills and are implementing new learning strategies in the classroom.  In her role as a bilingual teacher and instructional leader Requena supports her students’ diverse English proficiency levels by implementing differentiated instruction and leading engaging lessons and activities who is ready for the next lesson—this is really good for us,” said Requena Hear more from Requena about her passion for teaching in the video below Favorite subject in school: Reading and Writing I feel immense satisfaction seeing my students improve in these areas each day I celebrate every step of progress they make especially as they grow into confident and skilled writers Favorite memory of your time with HISD: I have many wonderful memories but one stands out: our parade around the school neighborhood at the end of the COVID school year I’ll never forget my students proudly holding their posters with thankful messages It was such a special moment of connection and celebration Goal for your students this school year: My goal for my students is to build strong unbreakable connections with them and help them explore their unique gifts and talents What are you looking forward to the most this holiday season The best part of the holidays for me is spending time with my husband and son I am incredibly grateful to have them in my life and I enjoy every moment we get to share together Joshua Requena admits his goals can be scary Which is exactly how he wants them to make him feel “If your goals don’t scare you,” Requena said The Camarillo High star went 45-8 and won his third straight CIF-Southern Section title — this time at 138 pounds — as a junior retaining The Star’s All-County Boys Wrestler of the Year award Requena missed out at the podium at the CIF-State championships in Bakersfield Requena has been focused on absorbing the lessons from his season’s “rollercoaster of emotions.” “This experience has been quite the ride,” Requena said “I’m grateful for it and looking forward to the future.” In his third straight trip to the CIF-State championships Requena was seeded eighth and reached the quarterfinals But a loss in the Round of 12 — aka the “blood round” — left him short of a second straight state medal After losing to top-seeded Jesse Grajeda of St Requena lost 4-0 to sixth-seeded Matt Ortbeta of Poway in the Round of 12 More: Joshua Castaniero is The Star’s Boys Basketball Player of the Year for the 2024-25 season Requena earned All-American honors by finished seventh at 141 pounds at the Doc Buchanan Invitational “One of the toughest high school tournaments in the country,” Requena said “That was my biggest highlight of the season.” After winning the Coastal Canyon League title at 140 pounds Requena won the CIF-SS Northern Division title at 138 pounds on Feb Requena was the runner-up in his weight class at CIF-SS Masters losing the final in overtime under controversial circumstances “He got called for stalling when we don’t think he should have,” Camarillo head coach Donald Montijo said Having already earned two misconducts earlier in the meet Montijo had to hold his tongue in the moment A third would have meant missing the state tournament “He had already punched his ticket to state,” Montijo said “We couldn’t really argue for our wrester.” Requena took responsibility for the result “That was an interesting match,” Requena said it was my fault for not scoring more points The refs could have made a better call during that match The postseason setback will be the prologue of Requena’s much-anticipated senior season More: Kai Staniland is The Star’s Girls Basketball Player of the Year for the 2024-25 season “He didn’t have the success he wanted,” Montijo said Requena has spent the weeks since the season studying his approach “I’ve done some deep thinking about it and I’m making the adjustments right now,” Requena said “I learned that not everything is going to be perfect taking those risks and looking to score points.” Requena isn’t going to wait for his senior season before implementing the changes when he will be competing for a place on the Under-20 national team More: Mia Fabros is The Star’s Girls Water Polo Player of the Year for the 2024-25 season “He’s doing the right things,” Montijo said Requena is known for working towards his lofty goals seven days a week He often sends Montijo a photo from the wrestling room on Sundays “One of the things that stands out about him is his work ethic,” Montijo said “The ultimate goal is a state championship.” Joe Curley is a staff writer for The Star. He can be reached at joe.curley@vcstar.com Show Breaking News BarCloseLocal NewsChristian Terry SUGAR LAND Texas – A 27-year-old man has been sentenced to 10 years in prison for a crash which critically injured a Sugar Land police officer back in 2022 Julian Requena was sentenced by Judge Surendran Pattel for the crash which seriously hurt Officer Ruben Munoz Requena was found to be intoxicated during the crash and was charged with two counts of intoxication assault Officer Munoz was working a single-vehicle crash on US-59 near Highway 90 and was using his patrol car to block traffic when he was struck Munoz was trapped inside his patrol vehicle and unconscious SLPD Officers Daniel Barbarick and Demarcus Mitchell witnessed the crash pried the back door to Munoz’s patrol vehicle and moved him to the HOV lane The officers administered CPR until paramedics arrived on the scene Officer Munoz underwent numerous surgeries during his recovery and is back on the job Copyright 2024 by KPRC Click2Houston - All rights reserved Christian Terry covered digital news in Tyler and Wichita Falls before returning to the Houston area where he grew up He is passionate about weather and the outdoors and often spends his days off on the water fishing TV Listings Email Newsletters RSS Feeds Contests and Rules Contact Us Meet the Team Careers at KPRC Closed Captioning / Audio Description Public File Current EEO Report Terms of Use Privacy Policy Do Not Sell My Info FCC Applications Copyright © 2025 Click2Houston.com is managed by Graham Digital and published by Graham Media Group Attention and detail and collaboration are the foundations of Sierra Norte a project that began with the pioneering vision of two men with a love for their land and was consolidated by their descendents with a focus on organic viticulture and indigenous grape varieties the company has established itself as one of the foremost projects in Utiel-Requena when Miguel Olmo and Lorenzo García took a visionary and decisive step to plant 0.8ha of Bobal vines in Camporrobles at a time when the region was fully dedicated to cereal crops The new vineyard not only stood out but also foresaw the importance that viticulture would have in the region’s identity and economy Fast forward to 1954 and to Manuel and Heraclio’s decision to add 5.5ha more of vineyards – this time of Tempranillo – to their fathers’ original planting Strategic expansion continued throughout the 1970s (2.5ha of Macabeo) and 1980s (10ha of Cabernet Sauvignon) Heraclio also made the pivotal – and again pioneering – decision to transition to organic viticulture upon becoming aware of the negative impact that phytosanitary products were having on the local ecosystem Mapi Domingo (winemaker) and Manuel Olmo (winemaker general manager and third generation at the helm of Sierra Norte) a new generation stepped forward: Manuel and Lorenzo not only became actively involved in the project but also decided to pursue academic training in viticulture and winemaking In 1999 they joined forces with friend Pedro Calleja to start their winery and stop selling their family’s grapes – hence Bodega Sierra Norte was born in an effort to consolidate and expand the project Sierra Norte settled in Requena where its headquarters warehouse and own bottling facilities are now located This move not only allowed Sierra Norte to increase and diversify its portfolio but also created the conditions to start export efforts in earnest after investing in the recovery of old Bobal vines that Sierra Norte’s most sought after and recognisable wine it has become a one of the best-selling expressions of Utiel-Requena’s indigenous grape raising awareness to the quality potential of the variety and the need to preserve the region’s old vines and viticultural heritage Sierra Norte’s vineyards in Camporrobles The latter three are home to the project’s three wineries while in Requena in addition to the headquarters and logistical hub In partnership with the Universidad de Valencia and the Centre for Industrial Technological Development (CDTI) Sierra Norte has developed numerous – and ongoing – research initiatives including experimental vineyards and selection of indigenous organic yeasts these inform the production of Sierra Norte’s wide portfolio whose focus remains the indigenous varieties of each of the appellations the company now operates in Sierra Norte stands out a a project that has been able to expertly combine scalability with an enduring attention to detail and relentless commitment to the land and people has already began working his new portfolio.  From the day he was sworn into office the Toledo West representative spoke on his plans to meet with his predecessor for a transitional meeting which he did on Tuesday the handling of education requires all hands on deck which he hopes to ensure continues under this guidance.  He also noted his plans for an improved working relationship with the teachers and website in this browser for the next time I comment Love FM was founded in 1993 as a small private radio station and has since grown into a nationwide entity providing Belize and listeners overseas with in-depth coverage of current events occurring in the country Copyright © 1994 - 2025 Love FM | News & Music Power Español Português Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are critical to economic resilience and sustainable development in Trinidad and Tobago Contributing more than 30% to the nation’s GDP and market expansion remain some of the key challenges Speaking at the opening ceremony of Catalyst 2025: Propelling SMEs for Success CAF’s Director Representative in Trinidad and Tobago emphasized the need for targeted interventions to strengthen the SME sector He noted that CAF’s recent USD 35 million facility with EXIMBANK Trinidad and Tobago is designed to help SMEs scale their operations and improve their competitiveness in global markets "Our economies cannot survive without SMEs This is why CAF is committed to fostering partnerships that remove barriers and unlock their full potential," Requena stated Recognizing their role in driving economic growth CAF – the Development Bank of Latin America and the Caribbean was the title sponsor for the event which was organised by the Trinidad and Tobago Chamber of Industry and Commerce The two-day conference brought together key business leaders and development partners to discuss solutions for SME expansion and digital business—industries positioned to drive economic diversification “It is because of their contribution to economic development that we at CAF seek out partnerships that support MSME expansion and growth that help small businesses overcome barriers to ensure they contribute even more to the economies that they help sustain,” Requena stated CAF’s participation underscored its broader mission to support SMEs across Latin America and the Caribbean the institution has backed over 30,000 micro-entrepreneurs and 20,000 small and medium-sized businesses reinforcing its role as a key development partner in the region CAF also launched its innovation series in the Caribbean aimed at accelerating innovation-based economies in the region which seeks to promote innovation among SMEs aligns with the overall objectives of the program CAF’s support for SMEs extends beyond financial interventions and includes training programs and policy research to strengthen SME ecosystems info@caf.com Tlf. +58 (212) 209-2111 The XXX edition of the traditional "Muestra del Embutido" will return to this inland town in the province of Valencia from February 7 to 9 Requena will celebrate from February 7 to 9 2025 the XXX edition of the traditional Sausage Fair is one of the most attractive events of the coming weekend and each year receives a large number of visitors local professionals specialized in this sector will prepare kilos of artisan and quality products for the attendees including typical sausages such as sausages There will also be other characteristic products such as the Requena bun made by the Association of Bakers oil and coffee tastings have also been scheduled at the Requena Fairgrounds February 8 from 10:00 to 21:00 hours and will conclude on Sunday This will be the main venue for the event and will be connected with a free bus service from the historic center and vice versa The Ventura Orthopedics Athletes of the WeekVentura County StarJOSHUA REQUENASchool: Camarillo The Star’s Boys Wrestler of the Year for the 2023-24 season and three-time Coastal Canyon League individual champion improved to 40-5 on the season and qualified for the CIF-SS Masters meet this weekend at Sonora High in La Habra Comment: The senior made Fillmore history by becoming the first girls wrestler from the school to capture a CIF-Southern Section individual title. Martinez won the 145-pound crown at the Northern Division finals at Adelanto High on Saturday to win a title since Richard Preciado won a boys crown in 1993 who won a Citrus Coast League individual title at 145 and was named the league’s Upper Weight MVP improved to 26-5 on the season and qualified for the CIF-SS Masters meet this weekend at Sonora High in La Habra The athletes are chosen by The Star sports staff The brainchild of Valérie Bataille and Benoit Calvet BVC Bodegas was founded in 2014 as a sister project of the couple’s Bordeaux-based Maison BVC (Benoit and Valérie Calvet) Having started their négociant business in 1985 the entrepreneurs have since developed a comprehensive range of terroir-led wines by seeking like-minded partners in singular regions across France In Utiel-Requena they not only found a unique landscape of incredible viticultural potential but also a community eager to embrace new projects The development of BVC is inextricably linked to the relationship developed between the Calvets and Grupo Coviñas BVC not only buys fruit from the cooperative but also engages in an exchange of ideas and knowledge that has been fruitful and invigorating for both parties If the unspoiled authenticity of Utiel-Requena’s land and people is what first drew Valérie and Benoit to a perhaps unlikely corner of Spain they have been able to develop a thriving and innovative venture thanks to the openness support and efficiency of their local partners This dynamic has validated Utiel-Requena’s legacy and viticultural potential while supporting the development of the local winemaking sector It has also opened new commercial opportunities and marketing avenues for the local grapes and wines has done much to raise awareness of Utiel-Requena’s flagship grape variety and of the region’s potential to yield vibrant expressive wines that serve as perfect everyday-drinking companions It has also proven that it is possible to build commercially viable scalable projects while remaining respectful to local growers and to the identity of a place The way BVC has carved its place in Utiel-Requena in respectful dialogue with local stakeholders BVC Bodegas became part of the AdVini group a leader in terroir-led projects – and thus maintained its original focus on supporting the local terroir and stakeholders the development of innovative products and experimentation in the cellar This in turn relies on an interesting combination of local ancestral knowledge; an understanding of the specificity of the region; and BVC’s daring This combination has already yielded a strong brand – Toro Loco distributed in the UK exclusively by Aldi – with a dynamic range of wines that question our preconceptions and offer an approachable modern yet authentic interpretation of what a DO Utiel-Requena wine can be This has not meant losing a sense of curiosity and wonder – the space BVC occupies is a lab where experimental work is done and personal and shared projects take shape is a single-vineyard wine fermented and aged in clay amphorae under the frequency known in music theory as Verdi’s ‘A’ (432Hz) thought to be harmonious with the Universe and conducive for calm and clarity – principles that BVC Bodegas both sought in and brought to Utiel-Requena Police have detained several suspects in connection with the shooting over the weekend that claimed the life of 43-year-old Tyrel Requena and injured 20-year-old Kiana Novelo Requena and Novelo were installing security cameras at a house in the Windmill Area of Hattieville three men emerged from some nearby bushes and opened fire on Novelo and Requena They were taken to the Karl Heusner Memorial Hospital where Requena a Justice of the Peace and former Village Councilor Today Assistant Commissioner of Police Hilberto Romero said that the shooting is believed to be connected to the flare-up of gang activity in Belize City.  ACP Hilberto Romero: “Upon their arrival they learned that two persons had been taken to the KHMH for treatment with shot injuries They visited the KHMH where they found Kianna Novelo with gunshot injuries and Tyrel Requena with gunshot injuries Tyrel Requena succumbed to his injuries and Kianna Novelo received treatment and was released Information is that they were at a house in Hattieville when three male persons came fired shots towards their direction causing the fatal injuries to Requena and injuries to Novelo We have information that the intended target was someone else there there were three persons there and two of them got shot Yes we have some information that it is related to that yes The same rivalry between the two groups in Belize City.” Novelo was treated and later released from the hospital The People’s United Party has scored a major victory in southern Belize we reported that Doctor Osmond Martinez absolutely crushed it in Toledo East eight hundred and nine votes compared to his opponent “ I want to say that I am indeed deeply humbled feeling emotional at the level of support that I continue to receive from the beautiful people of Toledo West It’s obvious that the people have given me another mandate to ensure that we deliver to the people of Toledo West I am committed to continuing the work that we have started I believe that in the last four and a half years in government we have built a foundation and we need to now build on that foundation and to continue to strengthen that work that we have started I want to thank each and every voter who voted for me today by that great support that the people of Toledo West continue to give me I also want to thank the voters who came out and did not vote for me We’re a country where we respect the will of the people And I want to say that we will continue to work together to build a stronger Toledo West Together with our Prime Minister and all our colleagues who have been elected to government And to build a better Toledo and a better Belize for all.” Ⓒ document.write(new Date().getFullYear()) Great Belize Productions Ltd. | Website Development by Idealab Studios Digital Marketing the Right Honorable after his second consecutive win has issued portfolios to his party’s elected officials.  The thirty one PUP Area Representatives were sworn in as Government Ministers this morning at the Belize House in Belmopan.  Over the weekend the portfolio listings were announced with a few shuffles here and there.  Perhaps the biggest shuffle was the Ministry of Education that has been handed over to Minister Oscar Requena who now succeeds Francis Fonseca Science and Technology: “In terms of my value that I bring to the ministry I want to say that I spent 24 years in education before venturing into the field of politics So I served from a primary school teacher to a principal and then a district education manager so I feel that over the last 24 years that I served in education I have learned a lot certainly I will certainly make use of professionals and other people in the field of education to support the work that we do at the Ministry of Education It’s indeed a privilege to be asked to serve as the Minister of Education And like every other thing that I undertake As you know the last term I served as the Minister of Rural Transformation I worked diligently and I will do no differently here at the Ministry of Education I’m certain that we have a very good team at the Ministry of Education and we are going to work very hard I want to take the opportunity to thank the former Minister of Education the Honorable Francis Fonseca He has been one of the best Ministers of Education He has worked very diligently to lay a foundation so there is a foundation there and I’m honored and prevailed to take over the mantle and certainly to build on that foundation that the former Minister of Education the Honorable Francis Fonseca and his team have built I have every intention to meet very soon with Minister Francis Fonseca certainly to ensure that we have a smooth transition There is no doubt that Minister Fonseca is going to brief me on what projects are in the pipeline He’s certainly going to brief me on certainly the vision the goals and objectives of the ministry and you know I’m going to certainly meet with him and the rest of the management team moving forward.” Perhaps one of the surprises in the new Cabinet listing is the designation of Dolores Balderamos Garcia as a Senior Minister of State.  After having served as a substantive minister Balderamos-Garcia will now work in the Office of the Prime Minister.  Her focus will be to assist in the PM’s portfolio that encompasses Finance Civil Aviation and E-Governance.  For many she believes it is in the best interest of governance Belize Rural Central: “I have served with distinction under the governments of both Said Musa and John Briceño and I have been privileged to do so I also want to say that having been in politics for a long long period of time I embrace a new role if it is being given and I will continue to serve to the best of my ability As you have said the decision of being a senior minister of state was the Prime Minister’s I will continue to serve and I expect that I will be able to carve of the role that I will play And so therefore at this point my top priority and I want to say this with a lot of force and conviction my top priority is the people of Belize Rural Central who have reelected me with an overwhelming mandate and so that is going to be my top priority Being a senior minister of state in the office of the Prime Minister the directives or the requests of the Prime Minister and his office will of course come first I must tell you that I’ve had a lot of firsts in my career It’s been a long one and there have been a lot of firsts I don’t want to sound like I’m boasting but s many many things that have been done in this country for or women for our families I have bene involved in in the past maybe twenty five So clearly I would like to be able now to as I said help to fashion a role that will help our country going forward.” she expressed appreciation for the confidence of the Prime Minister in her abilities to be the substantive Ministry of Human Development Family Support and Gender Affairs.  She noted that she will seek guidance from her aunt Dolores Balderamos Garcia and the Special Envoy Dr Louis Zabaneh has also been elevated from a Minister of State to the substantive minister for Constitution and Religious Affairs and Transportation.  While several ministers will be shifting focus there are those who retained their previous portfolios including Julius Espat with Ministry of Infrastructure Development and Housing.  The others include Anthony Mahler who retains Tourism but also gained Youth and Sports which will be the focus of his Minister of State The Delegate of the Holy See to the World Medical Association and professor of bioethics explains in this interview some aspects of the "Little Lexicon on the End of Life" published by the Pontifical Academy of Life The publication a few weeks ago of the "Little Lexicon on the End of Life" led several media outlets to publish reports stating that the Catholic Church had begun to change its position on euthanasia a member of the Pontifical Academy for Life and professor of bioethics at the Pontifical University of the Holy Cross (Rome) these interpretations are the result of a lack of clarity in understanding the words used and a superficial or non-existent reading of the document Requena stresses that the document is a "work of synthesis that offers a balanced explanation of several issues that can be very complex" -I would say that more than an "update" it is about gathering in a small book some terms that are key to the discussion on the moral issues related to the end of life As explained in the introduction, often in many discussions on this topic there is a lack of clarity in understanding the words used: the euthanasia with the withdrawal of treatments or palliative sedation advance directives with the request for assisted suicide I think that the lexicon is a good tool to understand the terms in which the different debates are situated both at the moral level and in public opinion In addition, this "Little Lexicon" offers the indications of the Magisterium of the Catholic Church on many of the ethical questions that arise at the end of life. From the Statement on euthanasia (1980) to the Letter Samaritanus bonus (2020) documents published by the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith 40 years of great technological progress in medicine have passed with more than a few questions in the bioethical field co-organized by the World Medical Association and the Pontifical Academy of Life in which he explained that when the so-called "therapeutic proportionality" is lacking it is necessary to forego a certain treatment -I think that the "Little Lexicon" is to be received and read with gratitude as it represents an attentive work of synthesis by its various authors who come from the fields of medicine and moral theology they offer a balanced explanation of several topics that can be very complex This booklet is not a document of the Magisterium of the Church: it does not pretend to resolve any of the many open questions that remain in the discussion of moral theology But it is a summary of the indications that the Magisterium has made in recent years it offers a fairly exhaustive list of Vatican documents published in the last forty years to which are added other sources of some interest such as some documents of the "Comitato Nazionale per la Bioetica" (Italian National Committee for Bioethics) Certainly the lexicon reflects the authors' interpretation of some of the magisterial documents in situations where not all moralists are unanimous in offering an ethically acceptable solution to a particular problem some voices may be more to one's liking than others or be more or less in tune with one's own way of evaluating certain questions -I do not understand that an interpretation of the document can be made in the sense of relaxing the Church's position on euthanasia unless one has not read the text - something that unfortunately seems quite likely in some press releases - or that one reads the "Little Lexicon" with a negative bias In the voice "Euthanasia" the definition is recalled and explains the unlawfulness of the practice as being against the fundamental good of life and the unique dignity of the human person As regards the question of artificial nutrition and hydration for persons in a state of chronic unconsciousness This is a complicated ethical question that has occupied moralists for several decades The lexicon explains that in these situations discernment is necessary to conclude that nutrition and hydration are for the good of the patient Then remember the response of the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith in 2007 to the North American bishops who asked about this question the following can be read: "In affirming that providing food and water is in principleIn some very isolated or extremely poor regions artificial feeding and hydration may not be physically possible the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith does not exclude the possibility that the obligation remains to provide the minimum care available and to seek the necessary means for adequate life support the patient may not be able to assimilate food and liquids artificial feeding and hydration may involve an excessive burden on the patient or considerable physical discomfort linked to complications in the use of the instruments used" it does not change anything in the Church's position as it depends on the pathology under consideration the patient's specific situation and the means available in the health care context in which he/she finds himself/herself the "Little Lexicon" devotes an item to "irrational obstinacy" which would be an alternative term to "therapeutic persistence" is not an adequate way of describing medical practice even in cases where the action taken is exaggerated On the subject of therapeutic limitation I wrote a text a few years ago in which some indications on this subject are given In modern medicine we have stopped using "all means" (to use the expression of the question) and we speak of therapeutic limitation or adequacy which occurs in two situations: when the treatment is considered disproportionate futile (and this is when we speak of "obstinacy"); or when it appears too burdensome for the patient and he/she decides not to carry it out There are more and more situations in which medical ethics is confronted with the study of the eticity of certain limitations It was necessary with the first of the great limitations which gave rise to the "do not resuscitate" (DNR) indications and it has been necessary for those that have followed and continue to follow: think easy answers and ready-made prescriptions are not useful: a proper discernment is necessary to determine the best way to proceed in this situation with this patient Subscribe to Omnes magazine and enjoy exclusive content for subscribers sustainability and biodiversity are not abstract goals embraced as a trend; they are the core concepts upon which the estate’s management is based San Blas is foremost a social and environmental enterprise whose main goal is the preservation of the 600 hectares of lands it spans across Finca San Blas is a complex and lively landscape where complementary elements thrive in harmony of regenerative agriculture from before the concept was even coined the team at San Blas is guided by the land’s needs Human presence is seen as yet another element in a rich web of natural resources whose primary responsibility is to value and encourage their preservation and balance The team at San Blas has been notoriously active among a group of stakeholders questioning the widespread installation of solar farms which could have a significant negative impact on Utiel-Requena’s ecosystems Underpinning this initiative is the understanding of the landscape as an irreplaceable Viticulture and winemaking at San Blas reflect the same ethos that guides the management of the estate as a whole of which the estate’s 55ha of vines are but a small part complementary ecosystem in which balance is achieved through a self-sustaining Terroir expressiveness is therefore interpreted not just as a stylistic but also philosophical trait of the wines as they capture the essence of the place well beyond the perimeter of the vineyards To achieve this the work in both vineyard and cellar is mindful gentle and attuned to the specificities of each plot All fruit is hand-harvested and transported to the winery in 10kg cases where it is carefully selected There’s a distinct quietness when arriving at the estate’s winery it’s possible to listen to the pine needles rustling in the wind and the gentle humming of bees This quiet energy permeates the winery itself where the slope has been integrated in the design to allow for transfers to happen by gravity Winemaking at San Blas therefore becomes almost an act of environmental activism Rather than a strict programmatic approach the wines are a result of the humble interpretation of terroir A statement of the commitment to the landscape and the need to preserve it as a complex living organism The team at Finca San Blas (from left): Antonio Zahonero Wine was made in the region at least as far back as the 7th century BC as evidenced by traces of Phoenician amphorae found in the region Every visitor to the vineyards must include a detour to the remarkable site of Las Pillilas It’s the oldest remains of an industrial winery in the Iberian Peninsula and the entire Western Mediterranean Archaeologists have also found grape seeds pointing to a wine culture that dates back to the 5th century BC in 1BC the Romans settled here and introduced improved winemaking techniques Anyone interested in tradition in winemaking should be sure to visit the museum in the main square of Requena’s old town it has a remarkable collection of traditional amphorae that were once used for fermentation and storage In the 21st century local winemakers are working with amphorae once more Requena also has a special place in the contemporary history of oenology in Spain That’s because many of today’s leading winemakers trained at Requena at a time when there were only two wine schools in the country (at the time the only other one was in Tarragona) Utiel-Requena – named after two neighbouring towns – became a denomination in 1957 In terms of Spain’s modern wine history this is early as so many DOs did not come on stream until nearly a decade later Located at the westernmost point of Valencia province the DO lies on a plateau that sits 600-900m above sea level The land sloping down from the central plateau of Castile towards the Mediterranean causes the differences in height This results in stylistic differences across the DO Camporrobles and Fuenterrobles are the highest of the sub-zones and they deliver wines they are notable for their higher acidity their lower alcohol and the bright fresh fruit aromas The climate here is continental moderated by Mediterranean influences It’s cold enough for frost and hail in the winter while in the summer the vines can suffer extreme heat: that’s to say temperatures range from -10°C to 40°C across the year There’s plenty of sunlight (280 hours annually) and 450mm of rain The DO has two main soil types: alluvial; and clay with limestone deposits Utiel-Requena’s classic landscape has memorably reddish/terracotta colour soils stretching away into the distance Producers today recognise the qualities that attracted the Iberian to this windswept plateau long ago the diurnal temperature changes and the well-drained soils make for expressive wines and the industry involves more than 5,000 families and over 100 wineries It’s worth noting that there are several Vinos de Pago in the area It’s yet another sign of the intrinsic quality of the wines of Utiel-Requena The indigenous Bobal variety owes its name to its irregular shape Utiel-Requena is the spiritual home of the Bobal grape and was mentioned in the 15th century Valencia text the Llibre de les Dones (The Book of Women) It is the third-most planted variety in Spain after Airén and Tempranillo Bobal can be found in neighbouring Manchuela and Ribera del Júcar appellations As a variety it creates deeply coloured wines with firm tannins that are well structured with a good potential for cellaring Bobal is a variety that’s very well balanced in terms of pH and natural acidity not requiring adjustments during winemaking Bobal also has a higher than average resveratrol content In the early 20th century the grape was valued for this deep colour and its productivity Following Spain’s entry into the European Community in the 1980s the transformation of Bobal and Utiel-Requena began with the introduction of bottled wine and fine wine In the early 2000s Bobal was only known for its toothsome Since then serious attention to viticulture and subtle approaches to winemaking and blending to manage the tannins has created wines with strong international appeal Today it’s the ‘new look’ Bobal that’s leading the international recognition of the grape variety – and drawing a new generation of winemakers to work with it Utiel-Requena’s heritage is its dry-farmed old vines accounting for more than half of Bobal plantings The vine is sensitive to cold in the spring These characteristics enable growers to easily convert to organic viticulture With the pressure of adapting to climate change the demand for less interventionist viticulture Utiel-Requena with Bobal in its armoury is guaranteed to keep making history It is often blended with Tempranillo and Merlot although more and more winemakers are producing single varietal Bobal wines and often blended with Sauvignon Blanc and Chardonnay Some whites are barrel fermented for added complexity but some recent vintages have produced outstanding wines Tempranillo and Garnacha combine to deliver great complexity of red berries over toast and smoke Dried plums with a meaty edge come through as do tobacco and spices on the lingering finish Fruit is beginning to mature but still very present and the fresh feel remains ably supported by brisk acidity and a lingering with a pleasing marriage of tannin and acidity with dark berries forming the core of the palate before the gently spicy finale with herbal garrigue notes adding depth and character to structured powerful tannins and the flower-decorated wild red berries Fresh and dainty nose of violets and plums augmented by a similarly pretty palate with brisk acidity elevated by the crunchy acidity and sitting upon a very fine mousse underlined by defined acidity and a nicely-packed fresh blackcurrants and a finish which accentuates the fresh fruits with an array of spices and firm oak tannin with gritty tannins and an overarching freshness with more savoury notes of black pepper and leather Mouth-watering acidity and pure fruit which show a herbal air towards the end with vanilla creaminess to the fruits and a cocoa dash on the finish with sweet oak spices and a leesy softness with a savoury and mineral line on a delicate palate before a woody character shows on the palate which is structured and focused with polished tannins on a pure fruit profile showing persistent minerals and a palate which is straightforward but attractive with its pleasant roundness with a scattering of herbs further layering the fruit 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 Deannie Requena is recovering from cut wounds to the body after she was attacked and left on the road side in rural Belize.  The former Belize City councillor was found on the side of the road yesterday afternoon and was taken to the Hattieville Police Station and then transferred to the Karl Heusner Memorial Hospital.  Information suggests that her injuries were not life threatening but the ordeal was traumatic.  The 24-year-old had just left the Belize Central Prison where she went to visit her boyfriend Jovan Clare.  Whilst driving back to Belize City she was pursued by her boyfriend’s brother Burton and another individual identified as Kareem Kelly also known as Kareem Allen.  Police Commissioner Chester Williams briefly spoke on the investigation Requena visited a friend in the central prison yesterday and while she was leaving the relative of that same friend that she visited attacked and stabbed her robbed her of $3,000 and damaged the four tires for her vehicle released and she gave a report to the police The suspect is in custody and should be charged by now.” Reporter: Was she receiving any threats prior to this incident?  Commissioner of Police: “Not to our knowledge Reporter: Is it true that they ran her off the road while she was leaving the prison? Chester Williams Commissioner of Police: “I know the vehicle is damaged the four tires were also stabbed and perhaps that could be the case but like I said the vehicle got damaged she got stabbed and the matter is now with the police.” Reports further indicate that she was then assaulted cut multiple times to the back and the neck and left on the road side.  Requena has filed a criminal complaint and both Clare and Coleman are expected to be arraigned in court today.  Interestingly this is not the first Police matter that Requena has been involved in.  The young woman appears in our news archives back in September 2022 when she got into a physical altercation with her mother.  She also appears in August 2023 when she engaged in public accusations against criminal elements in the PIV Gang; a move that Mayor Bernard Wagner had condemned.  Requena had served as a city councilor for one term Please select what you would like included for printing: Copy the text below and then paste that into your favorite email application Texas and had been a resident all of his life until he felt the call to serve his country in the Armed Forces.  Left behind to cherish his memory are his mother: Mayra Melissa Gomez (Antonio Gil); siblings: Alexander Gomez and Thomas Alonzo Gomez; grandparents: Crispin Bernal and Maria Bernal In order to celebrate the life of Jose Raul and in keeping with the loving promise of the resurrection the family requests that you wear white during the funeral services The family will receive condolences on Thursday 2023 from 5 to 9 pm at Hillside Funerals and Cremations where a Prayer Service will be held at 7 pm Funeral procession will depart at 9:30 am from the chapel on Friday 2023 to Isaias 35 Church for a Funeral Service to be held at 10:00 am Military Honors and Interment will follow at the Laredo City Cemetery-Veterans Section You may extend your condolences to the family at www.hillsidefuneral.com Arrangements are under the direction and care of Hillside Funerals and Cremations Enter your phone number above to have directions sent via text This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply Service map data © OpenStreetMap contributors In the past, red wines were often underripe and did not respond well to barrel maturation Therefore most producers turned to rosé – which became the staple wine of the designation However, in recent years, attention has been refocused on red wines, including the blending of Bobal with varieties such as Tempranillo and Cabernet Sauvignon Utiel-Requena now produces some excellent examples of young and aged wines a far cry from its bulk production status of the past there are around 34,000 hectares (84,000 acres) of vineyards within the DO There are roughly 100 wineries and 6,000 growers Viticulture is the main industry within the region Utiel-Requena's most notable feature is its uniform climate and topography throughout the whole designation It sits on a plateau 70 kilometers (43 miles) inland from the coast and approximately 700 meters (2,300ft) above sea level The region's location and geography give it a transitional climate between Mediterranean and continental The higher-altitude vineyards (some reaching 900m / 2,950ft) have traditionally shaped the wine styles produced. Early autumn frosts have often forced vineyard owners to harvest their grapes before they have reached optimum phenolic ripeness Grape growing is Utiel-Requena's driving economic force and archaeological finds show viticulture dates back to at least the 7th Century BCE Ancient Romans settled there and introduced improved winemaking techniques The region has enjoyed fame and demand during various periods since, particularly during the late 19th Century. Then, with outbreaks of phylloxera and powdery mildew devastating production in France Utiel-Requena's wines helped to fill the void Utiel-Requena was established as a DO in 1957 The towns of Utiel and Requena lie to the northwest and southeast of the designation respectively Casa Don Ángel marked an inflection point in the history of Vera de Estenas the project founded by Félix’s father in the 1980s It materialised the family’s pioneering belief in the potential of Bobal – Utiel-Requena’s flagship and often underestimated grape variety – to produce wines of great finesse and staying power while also confirming the unique character of the terroir of Vera de Estenas The latter would be further corroborated by the attainment becoming one of only 24 estates in Spain to hold its own designation of origin these achievements paved the way for other producers in Utiel-Requena to believe in the future of the appellation and its indigenous varieties as sources of balanced the ‘Bobal de Alta Expresión’ stamps exists to highlight the best wines produced this would not have been possible without the effort and belief of Félix Martínez Roda and his father hailing from some of Vera de Estenas’ prized plots of old vines was the first Bobal to be aged in barriques and envisioned as a ‘vino de guarda’ (a wine with significant cellaring potential) This validates the efforts of all growers preserving Utiel-Requena’s incredible stock of old vines as well as the singularity of the appellation’s viticultural landscape This catalysed a reevaluation of renewed appreciation for the region’s terroirs and grape varieties such as Tardana – also championed by the Vera de Estenas’ team – will no doubt follow Vera de Estenas has also been active in promoting the cultural and social cohesion of Utiel-Requena underscoring the role that wine has in the local economy and identity the winery opened the doors of its beautiful late-modernist building to inaugurate a permanent exhibition of magnum bottles featuring the work of artists from multiple disciplines The ArteMagnum project was first presented at Valencia’s iconic Mercado de Colón in 2007 raising important awareness to Utiel-Requena its producers and the many connections between wine This message is now forever reiterated at Vera de Estenas at an exhibition that forms part of a wider display of historical artefacts and documents at the winery May this continue to inspire the people of Utiel-Requena reaffirming that unlocking the region’s future requires the preservation of its outstanding past The ArteMagnum project presented against the backdrop of Casa Don Ángel wine has been made for over 2,500 years in the Spanish Denomination of Origin Utiel-Requena Archaeological sites discovered within the region show the continuous production of wine over centuries The wines produced locally were in turn traded to other regions during a history that has spanned the pre-Roman Iberian Era there were dozens of wineries excavated and carved deep underground one can often find the remnants of old stone lagars such as those in one site called Las Pilillas Two other archaeological sites of note are the emblematic Kelin testament of the region’s importance as an early agriculture and trade and even grape seeds that show the extensive history in which wine has been a key part of life in Utiel-Requena Despite being located just 70km inland from the city of Valencia Utiel-Requena has exceedingly different geological and climatic conditions than the shores of the coast The modern DO Utiel-Requena is one of Spain’s oldest and legally defined by nine towns and villages: Caudete de las Fuentes To say that it’s the main economic driver of the region is no understatement While it’s difficult to know the exact history of most classic grape varieties currently in use Bobal is thought to be native to the region of Utiel-Requena as shown by the first mention of it in a historic text from the 15th century The vineyard area within the DO is 33,000ha in size Of this Bobal makes up the vast majority with over 21,000ha of all plantations If you stroll through these old bush vineyards during the later summer months it’s easy to understand how a region could have so much land dedicated to one grape as Bobal is so well adapted to the region The clusters hang with a natural ease from the gnarled trunks and branches allowing the region’s fresh breezes to sweep past them and naturally maintain vineyard as well as grape health With a vigorous skin and the ability to withstand drought the vines and their grapes thrive in the dry climate of Utiel-Requena which in addition to being very high in altitude at 750m above sea level (and even up to 900m in some parts) This blend of Mediterranean and Continental conditions which may be too extreme for many grape varieties is one in which Bobal finds itself at home Resistance to difficult conditions also makes Bobal an ideal variety for the future challenges of climate change as it’s already been “stress tested” throughout the centuries in Utiel-Requena Given the dry conditions and the innate hardiness of the variety the application of organic viticulture is far easier than in other The governing board has therefore been consistently promoting the uptake of organic practices But the wines consistently hold deep colour and manage to be full-bodied even if handled gently in the cellar you can find wines with intense aromas and lovely ripe red berry character thanks to the large temperature shifts between day and night that work to preserve acidity in the grapes Special note should be made of the rosés that are crafted from Bobal Both fresh and fruity while often showing a hypnotising shade of pink they hold enough structure to make for more complex Their potential calls for attention when there has been such a renewed love of pink pour from Southern Europe as is the case with grape varieties that are thicker-skinned scientific studies have shown that Bobal contains one of the highest levels of resveratrol to be found in any grape variety This compound has been shown to aid in heart health as well as a healthy diet overall making wines from Bobal a key component to the Mediterranean Diet The winemakers of Utiel Requena can easily see they have a future and identity in Bobal which is why in 2019 they formed the entity of “Tierra Bobal” The idea was to unify Utiel-Requena as a destination built from the wine up As shown by the vast numbers of people working in wine this is a region defined by winemaking and this should be core to any visit Utiel-Requena has worked with various stakeholders in the region to integrate both public and private spheres to make Bobal a true representation of the land they’re promoting the “Vineyard and Wine Museum of the Valencian Community” in Utiel which they invite people to visit the “Palacio del Cid Wine Museum” in Requena that allows visitors the chance to explore the singularity of wine in the region In addition to the strength of Bobal and its many different styles Utiel-Requena cultivates other varieties also local to the Levant White wines based upon Macabeo (Viura) and Merseguera are especially exciting as they’re both native to the eastern coast of Iberia and are able to produce fresh They’re exceedingly gastronomic and have gained renown as ideal pairing companions to the dishes from the coastal areas and Garnacha Tintorera do very well in the environs of Utiel-Requena producing hearty reds with a different aspect than that of the foundational variety of Bobal there are 17 varieties permitted in addition to Bobal which allows the region’s wineries to make wines in all colours The nine towns that make up the DO Utiel Requena represent a rich natural and artistic heritage that offers much to explore beyond the wines well-preserved mediaeval architecture in both the towns of Requena and Utiel with its varied landscape of extreme rocks and cliffs that rise up from the Cabriel River (believed to be the cleanest in Europe) forms the border with neighbouring Castilla-La Mancha All the destinations in the region make for fine hiking in the ruggedness of interior Iberia they allow visitors to experience the fine local gastronomy which complements and accentuates the wines Another key item of gastronomic production is pork dry climate of Utiel-Requena was ideal for curing meats to consume throughout the year strong emphasis on winemaking and the embrace of Bobal as flagship grape variety it’s easy to see that people have a good deal of pride in the singularity of the region This is why they took a stand to defend their territory against its dilution when a change to the bylaws of neighbouring Valencia allowed producers in that DO to source all types of grape varieties from any of the nine villages within DO Utiel-Requena It was a change that didn’t go unnoticed as it heavily affected the production of the wines as well as the identity as a Protected Denomination of Origin and Utiel-Requena promptly filed suit with the Spanish courts After a very lengthy process that spanned a decade in July 2021 the Spanish Supreme Court issued a ruling in favour of DO Utiel-Requena which required that DO Valencia removes any mention of the municipalities attached to the geographical demarcation as stipulated by the Denomination of Origin Utiel-Requena It was a moment that the DO celebrated as it reinforced European Union law and re-established the region and its unique identity which shares nothing in common with DO Valencia DO Utiel-Requena has historically been at a crossroads for thousands of years and forms a meeting place of cultures This can be seen in the wines and gastronomy that have adapted so incredibly well to a rugged unforgiving territory that is as much at the crossing of cultures as it is of climates and landscapes in the Iberian Peninsula As shown by the continued evolution of Bobal as a star variety for the region the landscape continues to shape and form the wines The changes enacted today will allow future generations to carry on this unique culture around wine making it as much a part of the thousands of years to come as it has been of the thousands of years that have passed Former City Councilor Deannie Requena is recovering from stab wounds and other injuries she suffered when she was attacked on Sunday The incident happened sometime before two in the afternoon near Hattieville and Requena was found by another motorist who helped her to the Hattieville Police Station She was observed with stab wounds to her face and neck and with a damaged vehicle on the roadside near mile fifteen on the George Price Highway It Is reported that Requena knew her attacker and within a few hours police had already apprehended the individual and charged him Requena wrote that she’s doing okay physically She informed that there were two attackers while the other robbed her of her iPhone and the money that was in her purse Requena said that she’s grateful to be alive but that the attack has left her mentally damaged Chester Williams told the media what they have on the incident so far                             Chester Williams “Miss Requena visited a friend in the central prison yesterday and while she was leaving the relative of that same friend that she visited attacked and stabbed her robbed her of three thousand dollars and damaged the four tires for her vehicle “Was she receiving any threats prior to this incident?” “And did Miss Requena ever mention to you that she had interacted with this individual before?” “Is it true that they rammed her off the road while she was leaving the prison?” The four tires were also stabbed and perhaps that could be the case She got stabbed and the matter is now with the police.” several aspiring politicians will be vying for a chance to fill the vacant seat in Toledo East Since the passing of the late Michael Espat several men have submitted standard bearer applications to the People’s United Party in hopes of representing the southern constituency Love News spoke to Requena about his intentions and what he plans for the area if elected Toledo East: “I see the need where our farmers our teachers deserve better representation to be able to address the needs of our people.”  Toledo Correspondent: What is the computer trail looking like Toledo East: “It is looking really well Our people continue to highlight in the communities the need for better roads Our youth need access to sporting facilities opportunities for them to excel and to bring forth that sportsmanship that we all have I also believe that our fishermen deserve to be able to make a sustainable livelihood a livelihood that is dignified and that they are able to successfully maintain their families our farmers want an opportunity to be able to market their produce but for that to happen our roads need to be improved Our water systems in the communities need to be improved Our health posts in the communities need to be fully equipped with doctors and medicine accessible to our people 24/7 I believe that I have the capacity and people are embracing me to be able to be that voice for them in Belmopan I believe that it is a matter of working together Development must come to Toledo but it must be planned and it must have meaningful consultation with our community leaders our town mayor and councilors and it must ensure that we provide that livelihood opportunity for our people in the long term.” Requena is an expert in natural resource management Two men were taken to court today for arraignment after being accused of assaulting former city councilor Deannie Requena on Sunday afternoon in rural Belize a tour guide of Belama Phase Two was charged with aggravated assault with a firearm and theft The offences are indictable therefore no plea was taken and he was remanded to prison until September 30 a Belizean car dealer of Iguana Street was also arraigned for use of deadly means of harm and wounding He too was denied bail and remanded until the end of September stabbed and robbed and left on the road side where she was found by a passerby MINISTER of Energy Stuart Young met with the Trinidad and Tobago representative of CAF – Development Bank of Latin America at the ministry at the International Waterfront Complex in Port of Spain the Ministry of Energy said Young and Requena discussed technical assistance and loan facilities that are available to Trinidad and Tobago for energy projects with a focus on harnessing green energy They also discussed strategies to reduce methane emissions “The energy projects discussed will play a key role strengthening energy security in TT the wider Caribbean region and potentially contribute to the energy security of Europe,” the release said CAF is a development bank committed to improving the quality of life of citizens in the Latin American and Caribbean region CAF said its actions promote sustainable development and regional integration with an aim to convert itself into “the green and blue bank” – a bank that supports projects that will look after the ocean and its inhabitants as well as projects that will support sustainable use of natural resources on land “We promote a sustainable development model through credit operations non-refundable resources and support in the technical and financial structuring of projects in the public and private sectors,” the bank said including the brother-in-law of former councilor Deannie Requena are on remand at the Belize Central Prison after they allegedly beat stabbed and robbed the twenty-four-year-old woman on Sunday afternoon were escorted to the magistrate’s court shortly before midday Clare was read two indictable offenses of use of deadly means of harm and wounding while twenty-one-year-old Allen was arraigned for aggravated assault and one count of theft Allen stole three thousand dollars in cash from Requena who had just left from the Belize Central Prison following a visit Allen pleaded not guilty to the two counts read to him by the senior magistrate; nonetheless Clare has also been remanded until September thirtieth With one run-up and an almighty kick that soared a ball high into the air goalkeeper Leandro Requena scored one of the most extraordinary goals of the season The Argentine soccer player netted his team Cobresal's third goal in their 3-1 win over Colo-Colo in Chile's nationwide division on Saturday Colo-Colo keeper Brayan Cortes was outside of his own penalty area and so there was a significant area on the field to exploit But few even think about trying something as audacious as what Requena did Requena's kick sent Cortes scrambling back to his line and because Cortes was so far outside of his goalkeeping area it still had time to roll over the line before Colo-Colo's defense could do anything about it They'd been foiled by what is arguably one of the most embarrassing ways to concede a goal Former United States men's national team keeper Tim Howard scored a similar goal when he was competing for the English Premier League team Everton FC Though Howard scored from approximately 91 meters his goal was similar in that a bounce foiled the opposition goalkeeper Two men have been arrested and charged in relation to an attack on former Belize City Councillor Deannie Requena They are 21-year-old Kareem Allen and 30-year-old Burton Clare Allen was charged with aggravated assault with a firearm and theft while Clare was charged with use of deadly means of harm and wounding The incident occurred sometime before 2:00 p.m She had sustained stab wounds to her face and neck and her vehicle was damaged on the roadside near mile fifteen on the George Price Highway who helped her to the Hattieville Police Station Requena stated that she is physically okay She revealed that there were two attackers while the other robbed her of her iPhone and the money in her purse Requena expressed gratitude for being alive but noted that the attack has left her mentally damaged Reading"Requena Office’s rebrand for..." bold yellow colours and high-exposure flash photography the Barcelona-based studio breathes new life into the eatery Sometimes the first seed of an idea for a new project takes weeks to develop and sometimes it’s right in front of your face For Requena Office’s new identity for Fonda Europa the team needed look no further than the iconic blue yellow and white art deco building the restaurant is housed in: an Accidentally Wes Anderson post waiting to happen if ever we saw one the Requena team paid close attention to the graphic motifs on display in and outside of the building One element that stood out in particular was its hand-painted sign its elongated and elegant letters clearly influenced by the art deco style the team elevated it in their custom display typeface attempting to keep its art deco core while also repositioning it with a more modern edge to ensure that it “connects with a contemporary audience” Requena Office: Fonda Europa (Copyright © Requena Office which saw him base a new lettering system on the eatery’s old neon signage they prove that revamping is just as impactful as starting afresh the team moved away from the stasis of the original signage and tried to make the font as flexible as possible As the font was just a display typeface – which Andrés recognises not to be “very rigorous” – the team aimed to create a sense of vibrancy as opposed to something highly technical Through the identity the typeface playfully stretches and condenses creating difference between each of the glyphs meaning subtly different letter systems can be used across various graphic elements With the font taking centre stage throughout the rebrand this variation helps to ensure an element of versatility and unpredictability especially as it doesn’t feature any illustrative elements The type is then paired solely with a bold bright and sunny yellow and high contrast flash photography another creative choice that helps to bring the restaurant up to the present day High energy shots show people walking with takeaway bags handing over business cards and perusing the menu Andrés sees the rebrand as being successful where it matters having captured the historical spatial spirit of the restaurant while bringing it firmly into the present day Requena Studio: Fonda Europa (Copyright © Requena Office Further Infowww.andresrequena.es www.instagram.com/requena.office Olivia Hingley Olivia (she/her) is associate editor of the website working across editorial projects and features as well as Nicer Tuesdays events She joined the It’s Nice That team in 2021 Feel free to get in touch with any stories Tasked with uniting the football club under one clear vision Studio Dumbar/DEPT® opted for a more “stout” version Jacob Wise’s Skrappa as the hero type The studio’s pupil-led identity champions community and visibility – ensuring Soho’s only primary school is impossible to overlook developing a distinct design philosophy that combines research The new identity for Saintly is Renaissance-inspired Still channelling the magic of mid-2000s Central Saint Martins the studio’s founder champions the responsibility designers have in the act of making www.andresrequena.es www.instagram.com/requena.office Located in Valencia province in eastern Spain, DO Utiel-Requena has a long history of producing wine but isn’t a region that’s weighed down by tradition this innovative and forward-thinking DO has plenty to offer both winemakers and wine lovers Its dynamic approach is firmly rooted in its heritage, its land and its people. That heritage is founded on thousands of years of winemaking history Archaeological remains dating back as far as the 6th century BCE provide evidence of winemaking first by Phoenician settlers This flourishing viticultural scene was developed by locals over subsequent generations creating the unique character of the region’s wines today Bobal now accounts for 67% of plantings in the DO’s 32,560ha of vineyards What’s more, nearly half of these plantings are old vines; a rich resource for the area’s winemakers, as well as a safeguard against climate change. Naturally tolerant to drought, Bobal is better suited to extremes of temperature than other grape varieties and the DO is funding a research project, ValoraBobal to identify clones capable of adapting to climate change and producing high quality wines This is one example of how the human factor is driving the wine industry in Utiel-Requena wine is the economic engine of the area and the DO is keen to capitalise on its many advantages Proximity to Valencia (just one hour away) has created an opportunity for wine tourism the beautiful Hoces del Cabriel nature reserve and unique regional gastronomy among attractions for visitors Geographically the region is also in a good location for transportation and logistics for both the domestic market and exports Crucially Bobal offers a point of differentiation in the international wine market The past decade has seen a huge change in the grape’s fortunes as winemakers have pushed the bar to create high-quality authentic single-varietal wines that are capturing the attention of wine lovers around the world An increasing number of wineries are joining DO Utiel-Requena as they realise that by working together it is easier to maintain and grow this international presence information and support from other producers gives them a competitive edge that they simply wouldn’t have working alone As one producer notes below: ‘Unity gives strength.’ Among the benefits of belonging to the DO are easier routes to market and improved visibility and credibility for individual brands The council also has a certification service to ensure the quality specifications for DO – an additional guarantee of confidence for consumers Read on to discover why wineries are committed to working with the DO to tell the story of Utiel-Requena and its wines… Five wineries explain why they are proud to produce wines in Utiel-Requena and recommend one of their wines that expresses the unique terroir of the region comes from a wine-growing family going back three generations He was a pioneer in making wines with Tardana We’ve renovated our winery and bought land to expand our cultivation of Tardana We buy old vineyards and take care of the grapes ‘DO Utiel-Requena has potential; it’s connected to the world and better wines are being made all the time Being within the DO benefits us because it’s hard for one winery to distinguish itself in the world of wine If there are many wineries doing things well Wine to try: Parsimonia Bobal de autor 2017 fermented in new French oak and aged on lees for four months Intense aromas of plum compote and blueberries with hints of balsamic and mocha A balanced wine: full-bodied and silky textured ‘I’m from France but I love Spain and have visited for many years It is full of nature; red earth and green leaves I have been producing wine here for 20 years ‘A great advantage of the DO is that it can produce wines with freshness thanks to the altitude of the vineyards and the cold nights The second advantage is the organic potential Bobal grape bunches are shaped like a bull’s head which gave us the idea for our Toro Loco brand There are now 3,000 wine-growers involved in the project ‘Toro Loco is now a global brand and is in the top 10 of Spanish wine brands exported in the world the co-ops and the DO have worked together learning how to make more international wines ‘I am a Frenchman who is betting on authenticity I believe in the potential of Utiel-Requena and the concept of a DO with identity and authenticity.’ A blend of Spanish grapes Tempranillo (50%) and Bobal (30%) with Merlot and Shiraz (10% each) aged for three years including one year in American oak Attractive ripe fruit notes of plum and black cherry paired with hints of vanilla ‘We are a Belgian family that relocated to Spain in 2012 to start a brand new winery: De Moya moving to a foreign country with three small children and jumping into a new project needed good preparation ‘I travelled through Spain for nine months When searching for the perfect location I had three criteria that were very important to me: I wanted to make a powerful red wine using an indigenous grape variety and it had to have the potential to offer high quality wines for a reasonable price I arrived in the region of DO Utiel-Requena and fell in love with the Bobal grape with a good acidity that produces well-structured ‘The region includes many old dry-farmed vineyards situated in a wonderful setting between forests and mountains complex and exciting wines that pair well with food ‘In the winery we let two worlds meet: old craftsmanship and modern technology That’s how we produce high quality wines for a reasonable price: “affordable luxury” Maria is a blend of 90% Bobal and 10% Merlot from vines aged between 35 and 45 years old dried figs and blueberry jam with notes of spice ‘Our great-great-grandfather founded the company in Rioja and generation after generation we’ve been adapting to the times my father began to travel the world and expand our range of wines Customers began to demand more variety from us ‘In 1997 my father and uncle travelled to Requena and fell in love with the altitude of the vineyards and with Bobal We began making wines at the Requenense Wine Cooperative; it started small This is the only area where you can find Bobal which is an important point of difference in the market Bobal is making a name for itself as a source of high-quality wines ‘We have fallen in love with the region’s aged wines With American oak they give spectacular results ‘Positioning the wines of the DO Utiel-Requena as quality wines will benefit all wineries; educating consumers and creating a brand for everyone Wine to try: Faustino Rivero Ulecia Reserva 2016 A blend of Bobal and Tempranillo from vineyards at 700m ‘The Valsangiacomo family has been in the world of wine since 1831 the fourth generation started to work with Viticultores de SanJuan cooperative in Requena This tiny winery in a small village preserves old concrete tanks for winemaking ‘Since 2009 the fifth generation of the family has owned the SanJuan winery starting a project based on old Bobal vines and cooperative working in order to continue the legacy of viticultores in the SanJuan area It promotes recovery and job stability in a rural area and the attachment of the population to its village ‘We like the philosophy of cooperativism; we work side-by-side with growers to give added value to what they have been doing all their lives Our initial inspiration for this project 14 years ago was the recovery of old Bobal vineyards We have a responsibility to safeguard our wine heritage so we work to prevent Bobal vines from being uprooted aged for 10 months in a raw concrete tank to preserve the fruit expression The palate is fresh and elegant with firm tannins peppery spice and good depth of ripe strawberry and cherry fruit highlighting the diversity of his team as a critical innovation point in his firm He also addresses crucial questions about fostering innovation and creativity with new materials in architecture Victor Delaqua (ArchDaily): In architecture schools we are taught to think about physical space you mention the creation of a hybrid architecture in which concrete and the virtual world blend together How does this fusion influence your design process Related Article Get to know some of the projects by Estudio Guto Requena great mentors taught me to view architecture from the perspective of form no professor encouraged me to approach a fundamental question: does architecture have a role in fostering empathy and collectivity Flagship Zissou / Estudio Guto Requena. Photo: © André KlotzBeyond architecture, should programming be included in elementary education? As you mentioned, it's a language. It does help to see the world from different perspectives... Escritório Sede LIVE / Estudio Guto Requena. Photo: © Fran ParenteRegarding digital advancements, you incorporate various body and environment stimuli into the design process, along with automotive technologies. You bring together factors whose outcomes you may not necessarily control. How does this idea evolve? A learning process in working with technology and algorithms involves thinking about architecture beyond the physical material. It's about considering it from the perspective of experience and other sensory opportunities. For example, music and audio can make our brains think about spaces, recall places, and connect the body with the environment. In such a way, diversity, whether in terms of race or gender and sexual orientation, begins to influence paths distinct from the norm or the standard... Meu coração bate como o seu / Estudio Guto Requena. Photo: © Ana MelloBeyond technology, using natural elements is quite prevalent in your practice. How does nature inspire you amidst digital advancements? The more technologically immersed I become, the more connected I feel to my ancestry and the natural environment. I grew up in the countryside, and I played surrounded by nature during my childhood. It's an environment that has always profoundly influenced my imagination and creativity. Despite becoming increasingly cosmopolitan later on, I've been reconnecting more and more with nature, which has unfolded in my projects. When we talk about the future, we look at ancestral peoples, and many of them talk about cycles. So, looking to the future also means looking back, encompassing the present and the past. And that makes sense. For example, when we talk about 3D printing in architecture, and it's done with biodegradable materials, we are essentially doing what was done in the past. Apartamento Varanda / Estudio Guto Requena. Photo: © Maíra AcayabaAnd from this perspective, we must look to nature and understand that the future lies within it. We can't continue to build from non-renewable sources. As Ailton Krenak says, we're killing everything, we're killing the rivers. We can't keep going like this. So, this return to nature is about developing renewable architecture and adopting biodegradable materials. Additionally, there's the concept of biophilia. How can we integrate architecture into nature? Why aren't architects investigating this enough? In a country like Brazil, where everything grows, why do the most of new developments ignore this? In my practice, nature enters holistically, tied to ancestry and as a fundamental factor in discussing the future. In my studio, we reached a point where, two years ago, we stopped building with concrete and started exploring other alternatives. Youse / Estudio Guto Requena. Photo: © Leonardo FinottiWe see this in some projects, such as the Dolce Gusto Neo and Zissou Flagships. In these projects, material innovation takes center stage. How does this material aspect permeate the design process of your firm? Flagship Dolce Gusto Neo / Estudio Guto Requena. Photo: © Leonardo FinottiYou've always been closely connected to technological issues, and there's a current issue that can't be ignored: how do you see Artificial Intelligence influencing the architectural profession You'll now receive updates based on what you follow Personalize your stream and start following your favorite authors If you have done all of this and still can't find the email Text description provided by the architects. A hyper-connected home that prioritizes sustainable solutions and transforms an icon of São Paulo's modern architecture, dating from 1962 and designed by Botti and Rubin, into a flexible and reconfigurable habitat. An apartment immersed in a real urban forest. A project that reflects on the impacts of new digital technologies and new ways of living. © Maíra AcayabaWide Terrace. The residents wanted to live in an apartment with a balcony. As this building didn’t offer this possibility, but as it has a glass facade, and floor-to-ceiling, they decided to transform the entire apartment into a balcony. It is occupied by different species of plants, many of them native to Brazil. A true urban forest, with fruit trees, a productive vegetable garden, and species with flowers. © Maíra AcayabaBiophilia. A long-suspended flower box crosses all the integrated environments and draws, together with the floor vases and pendants, a private biome. The intense presence of vegetation is capable of creating a specific microclimate, reducing high temperatures, and improving air quality, important premises in a city like São Paulo. © Maíra AcayabaSustainability. The coverings and material choice favored national products with certification seals. The old Ipê wooden floor was carefully removed, and treated and became a furniture collection designed by Estudio Guto Requena for the apartment. The office desk and lamp, panels, side tables, etc. All lighting is LED and theautomation system has energy efficiency control. The Terrace Apartment is a result of the research developed by Guto Requena for 20 years about the impacts of new digital technologies in architecture Guto was a researcher at NOMADS.Usp - Center for Interactive Living Studies of the University of São Paulo (USP) His research became a book titled “Hybrid Dwelling: Subjectivities and Home Architecture in the Digital Age” published by Senac in 2019 Guto founded the Juntxs.Lab - Laboratory for studies of empathy and technology where he receives computational scientists in additionto artists and neuroscientists to collaborate with interactive projects of art 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, a SQL command or malformed data. 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. Brazil is the country where the most people from the LGBT+ community were killed in 2017. The 16m tall structure made from metal infrastructure cylinders normally used underground, is assembled to form a striking structure that could be said to resemble a huge arrow that’s encrusted and dissolves on the ground.  © Ana MelloMy heart beats like yours’builds on some of the studio’s past work, which uses digital technologies to shape memories and promotes the role of public works as a means to inspire greater empathy and social awareness in urban settings. At the site there is a sign that identifies the project and invites passersby to send their stories via WhatsApp voice message. Some of these stories will be chosen to integrate the work. © Ana MelloThis project was made possible by the support of Intel and National Geographic as part of the ‘Hack the city’ initiative Bodegas Utielanas has roots in the Utiel-Requena region that are both long and deep. The cooperative – currently numbering 600 members – was set up almost 100 years ago in the very centre of the town that bears its name. Since 1927 it’s moved several times, including, for a while, being based in the famous circular building that’s now home to the region’s regulating wine council. As you’d expect for a winery dealing with some 12-16m kg of grapes a year, it’s a big place. The 300m frontage of the winery itself stretches most of the length of Marin Lazaro Avenue; the multitude of tanks, presses and wineries covering an astonishing 17,000m². The 2,800ha farmed by the co-op’s members are used to grow stalwart grape varieties of the region: Bobal, Tempranillo, Garnacha and the white Macabeo. From this, winemaker Pedro Cárcel makes 14m litres of wine a year. There are four ranges, each with red, white and rosé versions: Castillo de Utiel, Vega Infante, Sueños del Mediterráneo and Sierra Rampina. In 1976, at the very start of his reign, King Juan Carlos and his wife, Queen Sofia, came for a visit. They must have liked it because they came back again 30 years later for lunch. And maybe a bottle or two of the co-op’s flagship (and silver medal-winning) Vega Infante Crianza. In most wineries, if you said they were full of bull, it would be perceived as an insult. Well not at BVC Bodegas. The winery has six wine brands, and a third of them (Toro Loco and El Toro Macho) are bull-related. It’s hard to think how they could be more proudly Spanish. Though in fact, the ‘bull’ reference is not directly to do with the famous toro of the bullring so much as the fact that the region’s signature grape variety Bobal is reckoned to resemble a bull’s head in shape and, in fact, gets its name from ‘bovale’ meaning just that. Though the winery also makes wine from Tempranillo, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Garnacha, Macabeo and Sauvignon Blanc. As for the Toro Loco wine, amusingly, that’s the nickname given by locals to one of the winery’s founders, Benoit Calvet, when he first floated the idea of setting up the winery. It seems that Señor Toro Loco has had the last laugh. Since 2009 the winery has grown steadily and now works with some 3,000 growers in the region, taking in 10,000ha. Big doesn’t mean uncaring, however. BVC has always put a big emphasis on sustainable methods, is organically certified, and works with like-minded producers to create a strong ecological network. And that’s no bull… Cherubino Valsangiacomo, Arnoldo Valsangiacomo If you find the myriad grape varieties and wine styles of Utiel-Requena on Spain’s east coast a tad confusing, then this winery will come as a blessed relief. The Valsangiacomo family set up this project in the village of SanJuan to concentrate on one grape only: Bobal. Their plan was to showcase what this widely planted and often under-appreciated grape was really capable of – both in red and rosé. To do this, they decided to source their grapes mostly from growers with old, unirrigated bush vines. Many of these vineyards are over 70 years old, while the family-owned 10ha estate features some of the most ancient Bobal vines in the DO: an impressive 80 years old. The winemaking team is careful not to mask the character of such seriously good fruit, with the wines both fermented and aged in concrete for a year. This smooths out some of the edges on the young wines, but the lack of oak influence allows the pure fruit quality of the Bobal to shine through. The family’s top Clos de SanJuan wine does see 18 months of oak, but it’s in large (500-litre) barrels, so the wood influence is carefully controlled. It’s just what the family intended – a superb example of Bobal’s potential. If you’re going to dream big, you need to have vision so you can see past the bumps in the road to a glorious end destination. And that was certainly the case for Julian Lopez and his wife Maria José, when the couple bought their winery back in 1990. Dating back to 1870, the place had plenty of heritage. But it was also long abandoned and practically a ruin. But the pair lavished love and attention on the buildings and land alike. They rescued the old Bobal vineyards, and planted a string of other grapes, leaving them with 11 varieties to play with: local classics such as Macabeo, Monastrell and Garnacha, as well as globetrotters like Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Syrah. Somehow, in amongst all this work they also found time to bring up a family, and their diligence in the latter paid off, too. Now their children – also called Julian and Maria Jose – are, respectively, winemaker and operations manager, taking over the reins from their proud parents. Quality has always taken precedence over quantity at this 100ha estate, and that strategy paid off in 2012, when Chozas Carrascal was awarded Spain’s hallowed Vino de Pago status. There are plenty of wines to choose from here, but if you had to pick just one, the top wine, Las Ocho, is a blend of all eight red grape varieties planted on the farm – the essence of the estate in one glass. SILVER: Chozas Carrascal, Las Dosces, Utiel-Requena 2017 90 Until the 1990s nearly all of the wine in Utiel-Requena was sold as bulk. But the move towards estate bottling was kicked off, in no small part, by the team behind Dominio de la Vega. It started bottling the region’s key grape variety, Bobal, in the 1980s, but as if this wasn’t unusual enough, it also made cava. In fact that wine was one of the first outside Penedès to become part of the Cava DO. Owned by three families, Dominio de la Vega’s vineyards cover 70ha, ranging from 720m-830m above sea level. A more or less even split of red clay at the lower levels and chalky/clay or limestone higher up, the vineyards are mostly planted to Bobal, Garnacha and Macabeo, though the families are proud to have been trailblazers (once again) in planting Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay and Pinot Noir in the region. They know their patch of land like the back of their hand, and are leading researchers into the effect of climate change in the DO. ‘We know the importance of listening to nature,’ they say. Such listening is best captured in the flagship Finca La Beata wine. A past category winner in the DWWA, it’s an intense, old-vine, single-vineyard Bobal made with a 30-day maceration, 18 months in oak and a further 18 months in bottle before release. 1967 was a good year for fans of The Beatles, as the band released both its Sergeant Pepper and Magical Mystery Tour albums. It was also a good year for hundreds of wine-growers in the high plains west of Valencia, because that was when 10 co-operatives, who had got together two years earlier, launched their first wine. The Coviñas wine brand was born. The winery’s Vino de la Reina (named after the harvest queen) was the first quality wine to be bottled in what was to become the Utiel-Requena DO. Since then, it has been a story of steady expansion, with exports to the EU in the 1990s, the creation of facilities for making cava and an award from the Spanish Ministry of Agriculture. In 2003 the group stopped distillation to focus only on wine, opening an enormous storage cellar of 10,000 barrels. The latter is essential. Not just because the group’s 3,000 growers bring in grapes from 10,000ha of vineyard between them, but also because the winery has concentrated increasingly on making smaller, more exclusive bottlings – most of which require time in barrel. The main varieties are Bobal, Tempranillo and Macabeo (for cava). But the group’s vineyards range from some of the lowest in the region (600m) to some of the highest, giving them a real magical mystery tour of styles to choose from. The original winery and cellar at Pago de Tharsys might date back over 200 years – the first cellars were excavated out of a thick seam of limestone bedrock in 1808 – but there’s resolutely nothing old-fashioned about this venture. Its renaissance started in 1991, when Ana Suria and Vicente Garcia first embarked on their ambitious project. Located on the main road between the towns of Utiel and Requena, the estate could hardly be more ‘of the region’, but the pair didn’t want to limit themselves to the tried-and-tested route. So along with the dry Bobal and Macabeo wines that you might expect, winemaker Garcia also makes a barrel-fermented Chardonnay, a night-harvested Albariño and a sweet wine (all organic). There’s also a range of liqueurs and half a dozen Cavas and sparkling wines – indeed, the small-volume Tharsys Unico Brut Reserva, 100% Bobal with 24 months’ bottle ageing, is their flagship wine. There’s no better way of getting to know them all than paying a visit. The estate is exceptionally well set-up for tourists, with several different wine tours and a number of tasting options – including the chance to taste with the winemaker. Accommodation – both in a country cottage and via their small hotel – could be an option if you want to make the most of the tasting. It takes courage to be the first person to plant vines in an area – so much credit must go to the growers who planted the first vineyard in Camporrobles in 1914. The town, in the far northwest of the Utiel-Requena DO is located at over 900m above sea level, the highest elevation in the whole region. Such factors didn’t bother Manuel Olmo or his friend, Lorenzo, when they set up Vinos Sierra Norte (the aptly named North Sierra Wines) in 1999. Both come from local wine-growing families and are used to the unique terroir and climate of the area. Manuel – now the MD and winemaker – was keen to do two things: farm organically and resurrect the fortunes of the native Bobal variety. Vinos Sierra Norte’s Pasión de Bobal is a great example of why his decision was a good choice. Though he is happy to blend Bobal with other varieties (Cabernet Sauvignon, for instance) in some wines, in Pasion it’s on its own. The 60-year-old Bobal vines planted on limestone soils give a wine of poise and elegance that regularly picks up top medals around the world. Not that these are big, show-off wines. ‘They are wines with soul that are meant to be drunk and enjoyed,’ says Manuel. Amen to that! Volume 7 - 2016 | https://doi.org/10.3389/fpls.2016.00487 This article is part of the Research TopicBiotrophic plant-microbe interactionsView all 34 articles Biotrophic microbes feeding on plants must obtain carbon from their hosts without killing the cells The symbiotic Arbuscular mycorrhizal (AM) fungi colonizing plant roots do so by inducing major transcriptional changes in the host that ultimately also reprogram the whole carbon partitioning of the plant AM fungi obtain carbohydrates from the root cortex apoplast in particular from the periarbuscular space that surrounds arbuscules the mechanisms by which cortical cells export sugars into the apoplast for fungal nutrition are unknown Recently a novel type of sugar transporter able to perform not only uptake but also efflux from cells was identified Plant SWEETs have been shown to be involved in the feeding of pathogenic microbes and are good candidates to play a similar role in symbiotic associations Here we have carried out the first phylogenetic and expression analyses of the potato SWEET family and investigated its role during mycorrhiza symbiosis The potato genome contains 35 SWEETs that cluster into the same four clades defined in Arabidopsis Colonization of potato roots by the AM fungus Rhizophagus irregularis imposes major transcriptional rewiring of the SWEET family involving None of the SWEETs showed mycorrhiza-exclusive induction and most of the 12 induced genes belong to the putative hexose transporters of clade I and II while only two are putative sucrose transporters from clade III most of the repressed transcripts (10) corresponded to clade III SWEETs Promoter-reporter assays for three of the induced genes showed re-localization of expression to arbuscule-containing cells supporting a role for SWEETs in the supply of sugars at biotrophic interfaces The complex transcriptional regulation of SWEETs in roots in response to AM fungal colonization supports a model in which symplastic sucrose in cortical cells could be cleaved in the cytoplasm by sucrose synthases or cytoplasmic invertases and effluxed as glucose but also directly exported as sucrose and then converted into glucose and fructose by cell wall-bound invertases physiological and molecular analyses are now required to profile the role of each potato SWEET in the arbuscular mycorrhizal symbiosis SWEET promoters are the target of TAL effectors from X the involvement of SWEET exporters in cortical cells containing arbuscules is anticipated we decided to characterize the SWEET family of transporters in the mycorrhizal plant Solanum tuberosum (hereafter potato) Here we show that potato contains a large SWEET family with 35 members and that mycorrhiza colonization imposes a major transcriptional regulation of SWEETs in roots The promoter activity of three up-regulated SWEETs during mycorrhiza colonization was analyzed using the GUS reporter gene and showed highest induction in arbuscule-containing cells our results point toward an important role for SWEET transporters during the mycorrhiza symbiosis Solanum tuberosum cv. Desiree was propagated as cuttings axenically in plastic containers with Murashige and Skoog medium with vitamins and 25 g/l sucrose (Murashige and Skoog, 1962) solidified with 1 g/l Phytagel (P8169, Sigma-Aldrich, Germany; http://www.sigmaaldrich.com/germany.html) at 21°C and 16/8 h day/night rhythm For the tissue analysis, 2 week old cuttings were transferred to 9 cm/500 ml pots with a sand:gravel (1:4) mixture. The plants were fertilized once a week with 50 ml half strength Long Ashton nutrient solution with high phosphate content (665 μM; Hewitt, 1966) After 3 weeks at 23°C and 16/8 h day/night rhythm stems and leaves were harvested separately for RNA extraction Five plants from independent pots were pooled to form one biological replicate One Petri dish of carrot roots was used to inoculate a 500 ml pot Plants were fertilized with half strength Long Ashton nutrient solution with 5 μM phosphate Non-mycorrhizal controls were treated the same and 8 wpi (weeks post inoculation) for RNA extraction Three plants from independent pots were pooled to form one biological replicate Three biological replicates per treatment were used They were fertilized with 5 ml half strength Long Ashton nutrient solution (low phosphate 20 μM) once a week and harvested at 5 wpi Promoter elements were searched in the 2 kb region upstream of the ATG for each SWEET gene from potato and from tomato (see Supplementary Table 3 for sequence details) only smaller fragments could be obtained from the databases (1491 at least 10 independently transformed roots were analyzed Expression analysis data were statistically tested for differences between non-mycorrhizal and mycorrhizal roots (three biological replicates respectively) using the Student's t-Test with a two-tailed distribution and homoscedasticity Differences were considered as significant with a value of p < 0.05 (marked with *) and p < 0.01 (marked with **) All SWEET genes encoding transporters from clade IV are located in chromosome 1 in tandem whereas members of the other clades are not specifically associated to any particular chromosome Synteny analyses of SWEET genes in potato and tomato SWEET genes are present in almost all chromosomes with the exception of chromosome 10 in potato and 10 and 11 in tomato The distribution of the genes in both genomes is almost identical mirroring the general high degree of synteny between both genomes a closer look to their sequences and expression analyses (data not shown) revealed that in most cases those genes and their proteins were wrongly annotated Only one protein seems not to conform to the seven TMs pattern (SWEET7c) that only contains the first four TM domains However SWEET7c seems to be a pseudogene because downstream of the domain coding for the fourth TMs another gene is located coding for an F-box protein (XM_006356285.2 A putative correct annotation for all potato SWEET genes has been submitted to the NCBI database (Accessions KU686963 to KU686997) we did not analyze tissues such as flower or stolons and therefore more in depth expression analysis should be required the highest expression levels were found in leaf tissue while mature tuber showed very low levels of expression for all SWEET genes The two most expressed genes are SWEET11b in leaf and SWEET1b in petals followed by SWEET10b in one of the root samples These results show that although some SWEETs have been shown to have a specific function in some tissues the high level of conservation in sequence and in expression anticipates a large degree of functional redundancy in potato (A) In silico expression analysis of 26 of the 35 potato SWEET genes in several tissues and tuber from either RH89-039-16 (RH) or DM3-1 (DM) according to the RNA-seq data from the Spud DB expressed as FPKM values (fragments per kilobase of transcript per million mapped reads) Two independent root expression data sets are available for DM root (DM ROOT1 Since SWEET12e was not correctly annotated prior to this work two transcripts can be found corresponding to this gene The color code indicates level of expression in logarithmic scale from dark purple to bright yellow and tuber for the nine potato SWEET genes not annotated in the SGN database The house keeping gene elongation factor 1α (Stef1) was used as control Expression analysis of all potato SWEETs in roots in response to colonization by the Arbuscular mycorrhizal fungus R (A) The expression of the phosphate transporter PT4 and the cell wall-bound invertase InvCD141 from potato as well as the fungal translation elongation factor 1a RiTEF and the monosaccharide transporter gene RiMST2 were analyzed at 4 (B) Expression of potato SWEETs was measured at 6 and 8wpi Expression is shown as relative expression to potato elongation factor 1α (Stef1) or to RiTEF for RiMST2 Error bars represent standard error of the mean Non colonized samples are indicated by minus (−) and colonized samples by plus (+) per treatment the average expression of three biological replicates is shown Student's t-test was used to calculate significance of mycorrhized compared to non mycorrhized samples in the same time point (**p < 0.01 that also matches with the mycorrhizal induction of StSWEET3 These results suggest that several SWEETs might have been recruited for mycorrhiza symbiosis early in plant evolution Remarkably, 7 of the 10 repressed potato SWEETs belong to what appears to be a Solanum-specific subclade within clade III. Interestingly, the orthologs of five from them in tomato were shown to be repressed in roots in response to different stresses including sugars, temperature and salt, while at the same time induced by the same stresses in leaves (Feng et al., 2015) These results suggest that such group of genes plays a role in the carbon allocation between roots and shoots in tomato in response to external stimuli AM fungal colonization appears to be perceived as a stress for the roots of potato and could be then affecting the sugar partitioning between root and shoot More biochemical and physiological data would be required to ascertain how the downregulation of such genes affects the sugar allocation to roots the hexose pools in the cytoplasm are limited and thus they might be not sufficient to maintain pathogenic growth transcriptional inductions and repressions were modest in most cases it should be taken into account that they were measured in whole root systems and thus if only happening in colonized areas the extensive transcriptional reprogramming observed involving 22 of the 35 transporters highlights a complex carbohydrate reorganization that roots undergo during mycorrhizal symbiosis And it also suggests that a large degree of functional redundancy might exist we also searched for such modifications in the promoter of all potato SWEET genes future deletion experiments will be necessary to determine its importance or not for the mycorrhiza induction of SWEET genes Promoter-reporter assays of three SWEET promoters during AM symbiosis 2kb fragments upstream of the ATG of potato SWEETs 2c and 12a were cloned in front of the GUS reporter gene and transformed in M irregularis and harvested 5 wpi (weeks post inoculation) β-Glucuronidase staining and WGA-FITC (wheat germ agglutinin-fluorescein isothiocyanate) counterstaining of fungal cell walls was carried out in mycorrhizal and non-mycorrhizal control roots (B) Non-mycorrhizal and mycorrhizal promoter-reporter roots Promoter-reporter activity for SWEET7a, from clade II, confirmed that although this gene is ubiquitously and highly expressed in the root under non-mycorrhizal conditions (Figure 5), symbiosis induces its expression and this is largely occurring in arbuscule-containing cells that show a much stronger GUS activity than non-colonized cortical cells. This is consistent with the presence of several modified CTTC motifs (Supplementary Table 3) Potato SWEET7a does not have an ortholog in tomato indicating that if it plays a mycorrhiza important role this function might be redundant with another potato SWEET given that most of the up-regulated SWEETs during mycorrhiza symbiosis belong to the clades I and II that presumably transport hexoses Experiments in progress to delete these motifs will show whether they are required or not for the expression of potato SWEET12a in arbuscule-containing cells The fact that all three of these promoter-reporter constructs from SWEETs induced during mycorrhiza colonization in potato also showed this pattern in the heterologous plant M truncatula supports the idea that the promoter elements and transcription factors driving mycorrhiza and/or arbuscule expression of SWEETs must be conserved in both plants More detailed analyses are now required to identify whether these would be promoter elements only specific to SWEET genes or conserved in other mycorrhiza-induced genes The results of the promoter-reporter analyses also showed that the induction of SWEETs expression was not widely distributed but focused in arbuscule-enriched areas indicating a redirection of the carbon sink toward colonized cortical cells sucrose reaches the cortex symplastically and it could be directly exported to the periarbuscular space (PAS) and to the apoplast of cells in contact with the fungus with the help of SWEET transporters from clade III induced by the fungus in arbuscule containing cells Sucrose in the PAS could then be cleaved with help of the CW invertase and glucose would be taken up into the fungal cell by the fungal monosaccharide transporter MST2 But which function would then have the induced SWEETs from clade I and II One possibility is that sucrose could be cleaved in the cytoplasm by sucrose synthase and/or cytoplasmic invertase Both activities have been shown in arbuscule containing cells and they could help to maintain the concentration gradient Glucose could then be further exported in the PAS by some of the induced SWEETs from clade I and II Vacuolar SWEETs such as the induced SWEET2c could also contribute to maintain the favorable sucrose gradient in arbuscule containing cells by sequestering glucose and/or fructose in the vacuole Model of sugar partitioning during arbuscular mycorrhiza symbiosis Sucrose (Suc) is delivered to arbuscule containing cells symplastically from the endodermis to overcome the casparian strip (in red) Suc can be cleaved by sucrose synthase (SUSY) or cytoplasmic invertase (cINV) to glucose (Glc) and fructose (Fru) To maintain the favorable concentration gradient hexoses could be translocated into the vacuole via tonoplast located SWEETs or other transporters hexoses could be exported into the apoplast with the help of SWEET7a Direct export of sucrose into the apoplast or the periarbuscular space could be achieved by sucrose efflux transporters from clade III such as SWEET12a In the apoplast and periarbuscular space sucrose is cleaved by cell wall-bound invertase (CWI) The sugars in the apoplast are either taken up by the fungus via monosaccharide transporters such as RiMST2 or by the plant cell via monosaccharide transporters such as MST1 (shown in M truncatula) and via sucrose transporters such as SUT2 (shown for S Neighbor cells might also contribute to the nutrition of the arbuscule containing cell by providing sugars symplastically Black arrows on SWEETs: sugar transport direction as described above Red arrows on SWEETs: alternative sugar transport direction and physiology of the potato SWEETs regulated during symbiosis are required to be able to draw a more precise model of their role in sugar partitioning during mycorrhizal symbiosis JM planned the experiments and wrote the manuscript The authors declare that the research was conducted in the absence of any commercial or financial relationships that could 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