Henderson Police and Fire Departments responded to a shooting incident on the 1200 block of Imperia Drive officers discovered a 53-year-old woman deceased and a 74-year-old man holding a handgun Officers engaged in negotiations with the armed man for about 40 minutes before he sustained a self-inflicted gunshot wound Authorities confirmed that this was not an officer-involved shooting Preliminary investigations by Henderson detectives suggest the incident was a murder-suicide The Clark County Coroner’s Office on Thursday identified the woman as 53-year-old Leah Klass This case marks the third homicide investigation in Henderson for 2025 HENDERSON (KTNV) — An investigation into a fatal shooting is underway in Henderson on Wednesday morning the Henderson Police Department said the shooting was reported just before 10 a.m Officers responding to the call arrived to find a 53-year-old woman dead and a 74-year-old man armed with a handgun "Officers attempted to communicate with the armed male for approximately 40 minutes," a department spokesperson wrote "The male then sustained a self-inflicted gunshot wound and was immediately transported to a local area hospital in critical condition." Henderson police revealed the man had since died from his injuries "Henderson Detectives' preliminary investigation revealed that the incident is likely the result of a murder-suicide," police stated in an updated release on Thursday This case is being investigated as the third homicide in the Henderson Police Department's jurisdiction so far this year Police asked anyone with information that could help their investigation to call 702-267-4911. Those who wish to remain anonymous can call Crime Stoppers at 702-385-5555 or leave a tip online at crimestoppersofnv.com Report a typo The following description comes from the event organizer Stay in the loop about the best things to do in Seattle every week Use the calendar to select the date(s) you'd like to be reminded about or choose All Event Dates to be reminded every time this event happens Share on FacebookShare on X (formerly Twitter)Share on PinterestShare on LinkedInLAS VEGAS (FOX5) - An apparent murder-suicide in Henderson has now left two people dead Henderson Police were investigating the shooting which occurred in the 1200 block of Imperia Drive around 9:59 a.m Arriving officers found a 74-year-old man armed with a handgun and the body of a 53-year-old woman After 40 minutes of attempted negotiations with officers the man shot himself in the head and was immediately transported to a nearby hospital police stated in an update that the man died from his injuries An investigation into the shooting is ongoing This is the third homicide within Henderson Police Department’s jurisdiction for 2025 The 2025 EurILCA Europa Cup ITA wrapped up yesterday after four days of competition in Imperia marking the conclusion of the third round of the 2025 EurILCA Europa Cup Trophy the event brought together 602 sailors from 23 countries making it the largest sailing event in the city’s history The regatta began with no races on the first day due to strong winds averaging 26 knots and gusting up to 32 knots The second and third days brought the opposite challenge—light and unstable winds persisted throughout Only on the fourth and final day did all 600 sailors finally experience fair sailing conditions Full Results Photo Galleries The 2025 EurILCA Europa Cup Trophy will continue in less than two weeks with the 2025 EurILCA Europa Cup SUI, set to take place in Lugano, Switzerland. The event is scheduled to run from March 28-30 and the registration closes on Tuesday 18th – Enter now here! For further information about our annual competition around Europe Photos by Zero Gradi Nord – Yacht Club Imperia Get the latest news from EurILCA in your inbox Imperia a SaaS platform facilitating supply chain management for manufacturers has closed a €10M Series A funding round co-led by Burda Principal Investments and Samaipata with participation from Acurio Ventures and Draper B1 Imperia provides a SaaS platform designed to enhance supply chain management for both small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and large corporations and ensure competitiveness in the evolving business landscape procurement management and production planning Founded in 2019 and headquartered in Valencia Imperia uses artificial intelligence and advanced data analytics to provide scalable solutions tailored to the needs of various sectors Their platform is designed to address the challenges of Industry 4.0 promoting digitalization and automation in supply chain processes The new funding will support its international expansion and continuous investment in AI and advanced analytics Their technology is used by companies such as ArmRest underscoring their growing influence in the supply chain management sector with plans to expand into the United Kingdom and France by building local teams and establishing strategic partnerships stated: “Imperia’s ability to adapt to the evolving needs of businesses and deliver increasing value at every stage of their supply chain maturity truly sets them apart in the SCM SaaS market We are impressed by their disciplined growth trajectory and outstanding client feedback and we are excited to support the team as they expand their reach across Europe and beyond.” the Imperia team has executed at an exceptionally high level developing a modular software that is transforming supply chain management Their rapid traction in the local market and strong validation of product-market fit in Europe make this round a key inflection point We are very proud to continue supporting Imperia in its international expansion and its establishment as a benchmark in the sector.”  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 Our top picks will have you churning out impressive homemade noodles This sturdy and easy-to-use model exceeded our expectations It didn't cut spaghetti as cleanly as it did fettucine We wish the handle locked in more reliably This extruder automatically kneads the dough and produces high-quality Some of the plastic pieces don't feel very durable This attachment is well-constructed and durable producing well-rolled pasta sheets and precisely cut pasta shapes You need an expensive KitchenAid stand mixer to use it If you're new to homemade pasta, don't worry! 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It depends on the shape of the pasta but fresh flat noodles can cook in about a minute while stuffed pasta may take up to 5 minutes If your recipe gives a range of cooking times start tasting at the lower end to prevent overcooking "Long pasta should be checked after a minute and you'd want a little less than al dente because the pasta will finish cooking in the sauce," adds Clark "Stuffed pasta should be tender on the edges where the pasta is sealed." There is no one type of flour that’s perfect for every type of pasta Different shapes and types of dough have different needs “There are so many different styles of pasta and each calls for specific raw materials and equipment to produce,” says Wright etc.) are best made with semolina or its relatives glass-like structure that ultimately translates to ideal cooking & eating qualities when dried Egg dough for tagliatelle or stuffed pasta is best made with finely milled and sifted wheat flour with medium gluten strength.”  Egg dough is usually used to make long shapes like the kind rolled out from tabletop or attachment rollers an extra-fine flour made for pizza and pasta While most extruded shapes are best made with semolina flour some extruders can also produce pasta from egg dough Semolina is also great for hand-formed shapes that don’t use pasta makers at all If you’re new to the world of homemade pasta pick up bags of both 00 and a bag of semolina to experiment The goal with drying egg dough isn't long-term storage or hard brittle dried pasta like you buy in the store; eggs are perishable and food containing raw eggs should not sit out at room temperature for more than 2 hours You can boil pasta right from the freezer; expect to tack on about 1 extra minute of cook time but always start checking it for doneness early to prevent overcooking.Semolina pasta made with no egg can sit out longer The ideal drying window for semolina dough is between 1 and 3 hours Allowing air to circulate around semolina pasta gives it a rougher exterior and helps set tubular shapes like penne to keep them from collapsing Shapes made with semolina dough can be stored for months or years and the cooking time can be longer than store-bought dried pasta — 20 minutes or more Regala o regalati un abbonamento al Giornale della Vela cartaceo + digitale e a soli 69 euro l’anno hai la rivista a casa e in più la leggi su PC Una flotta di centinaia di Laser Ilca si prepara all’invasione della Liguria Non si può definire diversamente quella che invaderà le aree fronte mare e affollerà di vele bianche il golfo di Imperia per la terza frazione dell’EurILCA Europa Cup 2025 6 e 7 mai apparsa prima nelle acque del capoluogo ponentino che lo Yacht Club Imperia insieme al Porto Maurizio Yacht Club e al Circolo Nautico Andora dovrà “gestire” con la massima efficienza per questo primo e unico appuntamento in acque italiane sui dodici programmati La flotta è composta da velisti provenienti da 23 diversi paesi che troveranno il ricovero a terra in aree logisticamente agevoli per il varo mentre in mare saranno divisi in due campi di regata gestiti da venticinque Ufficiali di Regata e supportati da oltre settanta gommoni Il campo di regata del golfo imperiese è normalmente in grado di non tradire le aspettative dei velisti che dovrebbero trovare venti solitamente divisi tra il levante del mattino e il predominio del ponente delle ore pomeridiane garantendo Ed è proprio questa la preoccupazione più presente per il club organizzatore «Abbiamo la responsabilità del più importante evento organizzato dallo Yacht Club Imperia – afferma il presidente Biagio Parlatore – e siamo orgogliosi di essere stati scelti da EurILCa: confidiamo nel favore delle condizioni meteo per riuscire a dare le partenze a tutte le prove programmate abbiamo già sperimentata e collaudata la nostra accoglienza per gli allenamenti di tante compagini nazionali ed europee in un’area marina graziata da positive situazioni climatiche» Come si fa per avere notizie on line sull’andamento delle regate Il tuo indirizzo email non sarà pubblicato Iscriviti ora alla nostra newsletter gratuita e ricevi ogni settimana le migliori news selezionate dalla redazione del Giornale della Vela E in più ti regaliamo un mese di GdV in digitale su PC accetta la Privacy Policy e clicca sul bottone “iscrivimi” Riceverai un codice per attivare gratuitamente il tuo mese di GdV la community dedicata a tutti gli appassionati di vela e a tutti gli armatori di Classic Boats Emerso dal grande interesse che la rubricaClassic Boat ha registrato e condizioni da “vela-champagne” (prima poco vento gran finale con “sciroccone” che solo il Golfo del Tigullio sa regalare) Il panorama relativo le Classic Boat –ovvero le barche di serie ultraventiquenni e varate a partire dal 1967– è un contesto vasto e in continua via d’espansione composto da scafi di ogni foggia e dimensione e Il 2025 segna il 50° compleanno del Giornale della Vela Nasce infatti il nuovissimo Classic Boat Club come celebrare al meglio una milestone simile se non celebrando i veri protagonisti che ne hanno reso possibile PER COMUNICARE CON LA REDAZIONE02 535 811111 – speciali@panamaeditore.it PER LA PUBBLICITÀSenior account:Guido De Palma:tel Cookie policyPrivacy policy 02 535811 111/200abbonamenti@panamaeditore.it È stata un’edizione segnata da condizioni meteo invernali la terza frazione dell’EurIlca Europa Cup 2025 le acque di Imperia hanno accolto 602 ILCA (ex Laser) con un esordio della prima giornata con 35 nodi di libeccio e onde di due metri che ha costretto la flotta a terra La situazione si è normalizzata soltanto nel pomeriggio del giorno dopo quando i seicento Ilca 4 6 e 7 sono potuto uscire dal bacino portuale Una flotta sterminata proveniente da 23 paesi europei ed extraeuropei che hanno richiesto la dislocazione degli scafi in quattro diversi scali di alaggio dopo cinque prove il successo finale è stato appannaggio del croato Bruno Gaspic che ha lasciato dietro a quattro punti Enrico Tanferna e a diciannove Luca Valentino è stato il migliore degli Under 21 mentre Edoardo Del Rio vertice monopolio delle Under 21 con Ginevra Caracciolo ha ottenuto la supremazia a danno di Maria Vittoria Arseni (14-2-1-1) che si è dovuta arrendere tenendo comunque a poppa Alice Ruperto (6-2-8-9) il leader assoluto della classifica generale è stato Alessandro Cirinei con quattro successi di giornata a seguire Nicolò Giuseppe (1-3-1-1) e in terza posizione il britannico Archie Munro-Price (1-1-1-5) Tutti e tre Under 18 e tutti italiani al vertice degli Ilca 4 Con tre prove molto agguerrite Alberto Avanzini si è meritata la leadership e nonostante un finale da dimenticare (2-1-dns) ha tenuto a mezzo punto di distanza Laszlo Sassi (3-1-1) e a tre Alessandro Massironi (3-2-1) mentre la francese Louise Rahn si è imposta in campo femminile Al vertice degli Under 16 e quarto assoluto l’elvetico Leo Gosling e l’azzurra Ludovica Bancale si è rivelata la miglior U 16 femminile La prima giornata di prove ha potuto fruire di una brezza dai quadranti meridionali che hanno convinto i presidenti dei due Comitati di regata a dare il via libera alle operazioni di partenza sui due campi di regata Una decisione che ha permesso lo svolgimento di una prova per gli ILCA 7 dove si è imposto il croato Stipe Gaspic davanti a Luca Valentino e al connazionale Bruno Gaspic Tra gli Ilca 4 Mario Dattoli Codispoti ha messo la prua davanti a Niccolò Maria Sparagna e a Laszlo Sassi mentre negli altri due campi sono saliti al vertice lo svizzero U 16 Leo Gosling e per gli U 18 Christian Girani per loro non si sono verificate le situazioni meteo adatte a disputare questa prima prova dell’Europa Cup nonostante il sole non fosse come primavera impone il meteo permetteva di organizzare due campi di regata e di dare la partenza a tutta la flotta che regatano in gruppo unico di quasi ottanta scafi Luca Valentino ha ripetuto il secondo posto che lo portava al vertice della classifica provvisoria seguito da Enrico Tanferna (6-3) e dal leader della prima ora successo di giornata e leader provvisoria è la croata Petra Marendic (2-1) con cinque punti di vantaggio su Alice Ruperto (6-2) e undici su Ginevra Caracciolo (8-6) i successi di giornata sono stati conquistati da Alessandro Cirinei Nicolò Giuseppe Cassitta e dal britannico Archie Munro-Price Nella giornata finale il meteo disegnava una situazione fatidica: sfolgorante cielo blu libeccio oltre i 20 nodi in aumento e mare con onde importanti per i laseristi e pure per i comitati di regata per la gestione dei due campi Negli Ilca 4 i successi di giornata nelle tre flotte sono andati ai già citati Laszlo Sassi Alessandro Massironi e all’Under 16 Leo Gosling la grande festa della vela caraibica dove la nostra Ida Castiglioni è a caccia di storie (qui la prima puntata e la seconda puntata) scampata alla guerra in Ucraina “grazie” alla vela Va in archivio a Livorno una bellissima e tecnica edizione della Ran 630 una delle regate più lunghe che si corrano in Mediterraneo (la più lunga per le barche a rating) Dopo l’arrivo della prima imbarcazione la grande festa della vela caraibica dove la nostra Ida Castiglioni è a caccia di storie (qui la prima puntata e la seconda puntata) scampata alla guerra in Ucraina “grazie” alla vela Il pronostico della vigilia è stato rispettato la linea d’onore della Ran 630 dello Yacht Club Livorno una delle più lunghe e impegnative regate che si corrano in Mediterraneo è andato al catamarano foil F4 Falcon di Matteo Uliassi the Imperia Castle Gallery will host Ugo Nespolo’s solo exhibition E se fosse un vento pop and produced with Studio Nespolo and Arte Pentagono under the patronage of the City of Imperia and the collaboration of the Imperia Museum Network About fifty unique works by Nespolo will be on display accompanied by a section devoted to graphics guiding visitors through the artist’s poetics There will be several thematic sections: sails each of which will give the opportunity to explore various aspects of his work and broaden the view of the reality that surrounds us.Through the selection of works the aim is to pay tribute to Nespolo’s career offering visitors a journey through his artistic universe a bilingual (Italian and English) catalog will be available that will include two previously unpublished critical texts on the artist and in-depth essays on the main themes explored Not only the Gallery but also the entire city of Imperia will be involved offering an in-depth overview of the work of one of the greatest contemporary artists Ugo Nespolo is a multifaceted and revolutionary artist known for his playful and ironic approach to contemporary art Trained at the Accademia Albertina in Turin Nespolo has experimented with different artistic languages exhibitions and awards that have established him as one of the most influential and dynamic figures in contemporary art “This event represents an important milestone in the growth path of the gallery opens its doors to an exhibition with such a prestigious name,” say Federica Porro and Marco Bravo “With the valuable contribution of local associations and realities it has been possible to outline a rich program of side events from a charity auction to a creative tailoring workshop from a literary reading to an art therapy meeting from a theatrical performance to a manouche jazz concert which will help make the gallery a place for sharing and cultural aggregation.” The exhibition will be held in conjunction with the Vele d’Epoca event whose official poster for the 25th edition is actually signed by Nespolo “The City of Imperia is pleased to host Maestro Ugo Nespolo’s solo exhibition at the Castle Gallery,” said Culture Councillor Marcella Roggero “This event represents further evidence of the cultural growth of our city the result of the constant commitment that together with Mayor Claudio Scajola and the entire Administration we have dedicated to the enhancement of those initiatives carried out with the passion and talent of local realities Maestro Nespolo’s signature on this year’s Vele d’Epoca poster also seals a symbolic link between the sea and art celebrating Imperia’s unique peculiarities and strengthening its cultural identity.” Thanks to the collaboration with the Museum Network formed by Municipia SpA and Cooperativa Solidarietà e Lavoro a work by the artist will be exhibited in each of the city’s three museums: the M.A.C.I-Villa Faravelli with the intention of drawing an ideal itinerary that explores the city’s most representative and prestigious sites this is an opportunity to expand the cultural offerings with an important artist from the national and international cultural scene “The synergy between the Castle Gallery and the Municipality of Imperia for us as a Network is really important and comes after a year of work in which we have been working to create relationships with the territory and raise awareness of the heritage entrusted to us aware of the importance and beauty of the city’s museums and their collections,” said Valentina Dionisi production manager for Cooperativa Solidarietà e Lavoro scs contextualized and in dialogue with the Museums’ collections will create a kind of imaginary interweaving that we are sure will intrigue viewers Nespolo’s works exhibited in Imperia’s museums will be on view during regular opening hours the Naval Museum will also be open exceptionally on Thursday For information: www.galleriadelcastelloimperia.com Pictured is the official poster of the 25th edition of Vele d’Epoca signed by Nespolo Siamo ormai in quel periodo dell’anno dove il focus torna sui più grandi classici a vela perché questa edizione dell’Imperia International Sailing Week 2024 porterà novità importanti Partiamo dalle basi però: protagoniste dell’evento Classe Internazionale Otto Metri (classe olimpica dal 1908 al 1936) la regata dedicata alle barche d’epoca e classiche lancia l’avvio di un nuovo progetto destinato a celebrare l’heritage del brand composta dagli scafi firmati Sparkman & Stephens che seguiremo e vi racconteremo da Imperia ecco classi e programmi dell’Imperia International Sailing Week 2024 Apertura ufficiale per mercoledì 11 settembre con l’evento che vedrà la sua cerimonia di inaugurazione alle 17.30 con un programma destinato a protrarsi fino a domenica 15 destinata ai mitici 8 Metri Stazza Internazionale; dall’altra vista l’aggiunta delle Classic IOR introdotta con la scorsa edizione la chiave di volta del tutto sono gli scafi in acqua A queste si aggiungono la classe Big Boats superiore i 25 metri di lunghezza e la classe Spirit of Tradizione dove barche e manovre riprendono il vero spirito della nautica sortiva Nei primi giorni di maggio inizieranno le operazioni di recupero del relitto del “Bayesian” il maxi yacht Perini naufragato il 19 agosto del 2024 nella rada del porto di Porticello Manca ormai circa 1 anno per vedere in acqua la prima “piccola” del cantiere tedesco Y Yachts specializzato nella costruzione di superyacht custom e semicustom in stile blue water Si chiamerà Y6 e porterà alcune novità interessanti nella gamma del © 2025 Advance Local Media LLC. All rights reserved (About Us) The material on this site may not be reproduced except with the prior written permission of Advance Local Community Rules apply to all content you upload or otherwise submit to this site YouTube's privacy policy is available here and YouTube's terms of service is available here Ad Choices Dopo due prime giornate dominate dal maltempo finalmente Imperia vede una due giorni di prove disputate offrendo così agli equipaggi  -ormai scalpitanti- l’occasione di confrontarsi nelle acque antistanti la città hanno così concesso alle Vele d’Epoca 2024 di dare il meglio di sé offrendo uno spettacolo d’eccezione ai tanti appassionati presenti testimoni anche della parata d’eleganza che ha visto sfilare gli scafi partecipanti in un galà altrimenti raro Dai piccoli 8 Metri Stazza Internazionale ai 64.5 metri  dell’Atlantic le banchine di Imperia hanno offerto spettacolo 24 ore su 24 creando uno spaccato capace di coprire dai primi del secolo scorso fino agli anni ‘80 e narrando al meglio l’evoluzione della vela si chiude così anche quest’edizione 2024 dell’Imperia Sailing Week pronta a tornare l’anno prossimo con ancora più scafi tra gli ammessi Prima ancora di affrontare le curiosità dalla banchina ecco tutte le vincitrici e le premiate di quest’anno splendido 10 Metri Stazza Internazionale del 1910 realizzata nel 1938 per competere nelle Olimpiadi del ‘40 mai tenutesi a causa del secondo conflitto mondiale È invece di Sagittarius la vittoria nella Classic IOR che definisce così la posizione di testa nel parimerito con Resolute Salmon Situazione equivalente per le Cruiser Classe A dove il gradino più alto del podio viene aggiudicato a Vistona (1937) ma vincitrice in compensato dell’ultima prova disputata Bis di primi anche per Arcadia II (1969) che vince così in classe One Tonner mentre è invece Marga a dominare in classe Epoca A Primo posto poi anche per One Way in Epoca B con Tartana che guadagna invece il suo podio tra le Vele Latine affrontando comunque il campo di regata nonostante i DNC della competizione le Vele d’Epoca non si compongono di sole regate sono un’occasione unica per celebrare un patrimonio storico e culturale eccezionale tra i classici che nel corso degli anni hanno fatto registrare la loro presenza quest’anno si è ripresentato ad Imperia anche uno dei top-player del panorama delle “grandi” l’emblematico 38 metri disegnato da John G archistar della progettazione statunitense (i piani del Puritan il Puritan è infatti un’icona tra le navi a vela d’oltreoceano sapiente portabandiera dell’essenza degli Schooner e scafo antesignano di tanti elementi progettuali a venire (tra cui il flush deck e le timonerie protette in pozzetto) chiacchierando seduti in quella stessa dinette una volta ospite della Louis Vuitton Cup (sì proprio lei…) Con il suo passaggio all’attuale proprietà l’iconico Schooner è infatti diventato una vera e propria piattaforma culturale e di sensibilizzazione destinata sia al mondo dei giovani sia a quello delle manifestazioni legate all’Epoca e all’heritage della nautica È proprio con questa nuova ownership che prendono vita la Puritan Academy e la Puritan Initiative costituisce un impegno concreto volto alla re-introduzione dei giovani al mondo della vela classica è un’iniziativa volta al fronte della sostenibilità e dell’ecologia creando così un binomio di valori destinato sia al preservarsi della cultura e delle filosofie del mare “Lo yachting stava diventando un mondo sempre più legato al lusso e alla superficialità e questa cosa ci ha toccato e lasciato perplessi” – racconta Simon Pandolfi comandante del Puritan– “per questo l’idea di creare un’Academy e restituire opportunità e cultura E così il coinvolgimento vuole andare oltre le sole opportunità Questo il parallelo che porta alla sostenibilità Si tratta di un tentativo per diffondere cultura E quale elemento coniuga al meglio queste tematiche se non una nave simile Il Puritan è una piattaforma perfetta per trasmettere questi contenuti a un pubblico vasto e variegato” Una filosofia che prende vita già nella partnership con l’Imperia International Sailing Week 2024 per la quale la Puritan Initiative ha donato un migliaio di borracce contribuendo così alla sostenibilità dell’evento e del village stesso (circa 6.000 bottiglie risparmiate più o meno il volume di uno scafi di 12 metri…) eppure al contempo capace di avere un suo bagaglio Perché è qui che ci si innamora della vela e quindi E mi piace poter pensare di reintrodurre i giovani in questo…” iniziativa legata a Save the Children con cui insegnare navigazione e disegno nei porti italiani Per le classifiche complete, visitate il sito ufficiale www.veledepoca.com mentre Vele d’epoca 2024, una storia d’amore per la vela   Il panorama relativo le Classic Boat –ovvero le barche di serie ultraventicinquenni e varate a partire dal 1967– è un contesto vasto e in continua via d’espansione Flower Riviera Palms Riviera Genoa and surroundings Portofino and the Tigullio The Cinque Terre Gulf of Poets will be held in Imperia from 8 to the 10 November 2024 It is one of the most awaited events of Autumn across Liguria; dedicated to one of the ‘food and wine’ products making it an ambassador of Liguria: Extra-virgin olive oil The event is open to all families and will include three days of tastings tours of the countryside plus other secondary events https://www.rivlig.camcom.gov.it/eventi/olioliva-2024-imperia Stai già fantasticando su un viaggio in Liguria?Trasforma la tua fantasia in realtà e pianifica la tua prossima vacanza Are you already fantasising about a trip to Liguria?Turn your dream into reality and plan your next holiday Are you already fantasising about a trip to Liguria Turn your dream into reality and plan your next holiday Stai già fantasticando su un viaggio in Liguria Trasforma la tua fantasia in realtà e pianifica la tua prossima vacanza Dichiarazione di accessibilità Accessibility statement Amministrazione trasparente fino 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Learn more Price $449Contact Audio Imperia Sampling company Audio Imperia has some pretty substantial ideas Its Jaeger orchestral package made us sit up and take note not least because of the wealth of additional content which included über realistic and lamenting female vocals alongside some seriously impact-worthy sound-design elements Now they’re back with a full orchestral package that’s ideal for those thinking of a first purchase but with much to offer the seasoned professional This is the first product in the Audio Imperia product line to get the Native Instruments library-format makeover meaning that it will work perfectly within NI’s free Kontakt Player you’re immediately hit by a sharp and elegant interface which will quickly get you to work; however more elaborate settings are available via a click on the Advanced tab One such setting is the much championed Sample Start pot which allows the user to choose between an immediate trigger for tracking which can then be backed off to offer a more realistic effect especially when programming legato phrases It’s a huge timesaver and one that enables users to get passages to sit right in the tempo pocket It’s also quite noticeable that CPU loading feels quite low partly thanks to NI’s Kontakt software coming of age but even with about 12 sample patches firing my year-old MacBook Pro barely registers any effort Instrumental organisation is pretty simple only made elaborate by the extensive number of samples available The first option is whether to go for individual sample patches the latter offering the ability to key-switch You may consider the individual sample patch to be more economic although all multi-sampled instruments are equipped with an extremely handy set of radio buttons allowing for the instant offloading of any unwanted samples So if you only need a couple of articulations you can downsize the patch’s hunger for RAM very quickly Instrumental control varies from instrument to instrument although dynamic volume resides against MIDI expression in most cases with the additional presence of vibrato being available for certain obvious instruments it’s often the case that the vibrato increases with the controlled volume sending many instruments to that point of excited agitation which is how it would be in the acoustic domain As this library is clearly at a price point which will make it attractive as a first-time purchase there’s a small degree of inevitable trimming Many patches are limited to single per-note samples but Nucleus sensibly places round-robins in greater numbers on patches which are likely to be used in repetitive form such as pizzicato or spiccato string articulations Budget-dependent libraries can often dilute instrumentation with all the main instruments firmly represented individually although they also flock together within additional patches so you’ll find two clarinets or four trombones We’re also treated to six solo instruments This is a break from what might be expected within a library of this kind; the only trade-off appearing to be a reduced articulation palette distilled down to legato and sustained patches and basic dynamic and expression control largely thanks to some clever close mic’ing – you can really hear the travel of the bow against the string along with the depth of the resonating body of the instrument The lack of vibrato control ceases to become an issue as each note subtlety delays vibrato naturally increasing vibrantly as you instigate a crescendo It’s here that you can also appreciate the Sample Start control as it allows you to maintain complete control over triggering speed in order to get the perfect balance between sharpness of note beginning and backend neutrality Given that Audio Imperia has a West Coast penchant it’s hardly surprising that the default state for its patches is described as modern; breaking this down further it essentially means that the raw samples have been treated with that glistening cinematic treatment presenting a palette which is crisp and will cut nicely within a mix which delivers everything in an untreated fashion It’s fair to say that I didn’t have a preference either way; both mixes sound excellent with the choice being instructed by your production style Another area where this library sits proud Alongside the orchestral section-based and solo patches there are three distinct areas that go further than the norm a complete four-part choir and a sound-design section mallets and all manner of tuned and untuned percussion which offers some distinctly cinematic-sounding timbres with the larger drums and timpani bestowing gravitas the choir is available as individual SATB elements there are three patch choices consisting of ‘Ah’ I am aware that the extremities of pitch-range felt a little shortened to the tune of around a third at both ends but that should take nothing away from the quality of what is supplied the sound-design section unleashes more of the infamous AI cinematic pads and drones along with an effects section which will add to an already impressive sonic arsenal I wasn’t expecting Nucleus to have as much content as it does It’s almost as though the company’s pre-production meeting ‘to do’ list just kept on getting longer as yet another element was drawn up for inclusion in the overall package The flexibility of having all instrumentation available at your fingertips is pretty unique at this price point although the pre-orchestrated content is also useful and could save time and RAM loading But it’s the overarching quality of the content – coupled with the sheer volume of resource – which is the game-changer here alongside a very pleasant interface which feels as though it’s been designed with workflow in mind If you’ve thought about getting an orchestral library but have always been put off by the price or the possible limitations at a lower price point this really is a strong contender for consideration while it covers the entire gamut of orchestral colour but there are plenty of further inclusions that are not just add-ons as is the sheer breadth of orchestral percussion The sound-design elements are equally outstanding in both initial trimming and back-end effects while the numerous time-saving patches and settings such as polyphonic legato and alteration of sample start will appeal to the workflow-conscious professional Orchestral ToolsBerlin Orchestra Inspire €399 Another very fine contender for the crown of budget orchestral library brings a similar-sounding product which was recorded at the Teldex soundstage but does limit certain instrumentation to groups making the more common instruments available through individual patches Read our review here Spitfire AudioAlbion One £399 Albion One exploits a 109-piece orchestra and has become something of a stalwart for anyone looking to dip their toe in the orchestral and cinematic world Instruments are largely represented in high/low instrument settings making it ideal for anyone who is interested in colours Read our review here. 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Cinematic sampling supremo Audio Imperia has welcomed a mythological new member to its family Price £300Contact Audio Imperia beyond its sensational cinematic-inspired instrumental samples it’s the inclusion of sound-design gems that make Audio Imperia’s products really impressive In a change of tack from the company’s complete orchestral suites Areia’s focus is solely on the string section with a comprehensive collection of samples Its generous 68GB of samples makes Areia Audio Imperia’s largest offering to date and underlines the depth and range of the sampling sessions which were undertaken by Czech Republic-based Capellen Music Production with plenty of colouration available via the clean and intuitive interface you can control how many control elements are displayed you can switch between two striking mix settings: Classic and Modern Classic mode yields European colours and a neutral mix extracted from the raw session recordings features subtle processing for a brighter and more appropriately cinematic sound Your choice will depend on the musical leanings of the cues you’re working with you can employ a see-saw fader to find your ideal blend between close and ambient mic’ing the advanced tab opens a more comprehensive mixer with four mic channels from close and Decca tree mic’ing to wide and ambient signals As sample capture was undertaken in the drier environment of a soundstage the distant mic signals never feel overly reverberant and chime with the cinematic ethos of the package with Areia making use of Kontakt’s excellent algorithmic reverb Generous hall and room-based reverbs are available should the dryness prove too exaggerated for your mix Instruments are organised into their respective sections of 16 violins There is no split between first and second violins leaving it down to you to organise the panning if required the instruments are organised into four menus The first two are multiple or single articulation Loading the multi-articulation violin patch swallows up more than 1GB of RAM This example is based on the use of the mix-ready basic setting while switching to the more bespoke mic-mixer option in advanced mode will use more RAM with the addition of each channel with its ability to blend close and distant mic’ing Using the onboard reverb places no excess on the RAM allocation either which is handy if you’re tight on memory headroom and need greater ambience As is typical with Audio Imperia’s sample preparation triggering can initially seem delayed but this is by design The sample-start function allows users to dictate exactly how swiftly they want their samples to trigger which does away with any requirement to add or subtract DAW-based delay in order to get your timings to gel with the crisp presence of the pre-defined cinematic mix This can feel overbearing in isolation but when placed in a mix the performance is spirited and concise Where Areia offers real enhancements over Audio Imperia’s other fully-packaged products is with its wealth of articulations Many of these are new to the Audio Imperia line-up and it’s undoubtedly helpful to have all these articulations in one place The true legato patching caters for most settings brilliantly While it can handle slow-moving expressive lines the same way many other packages can its ability to switch seamlessly to more agitated and fast-moving legato makes it fantastically flexible implemented using note velocity as the indicator for each line’s movement Though this can be difficult to control while playing the ability to edit each line onscreen makes light work of intertwining lines It’s possible to use this facility with up to four notes too so you can get sustain and suspensions across chords It’s a shame that there is no panning control at this stage but panning does take effect if the same process is applied to one of the ensemble patches which extend from sustains and marcato to spiccato and pizzicato the latter using an onscreen triggering tool to place accents on a grid to implement accented patterns Areia also comes equipped with time-saving performance patches designed to help users to get their ideas down quickly as well as a pre-configuration of articulations with crisp front and backend sustain It’s the best of both worlds in a single but effective patch The full-ensemble setting allows capable keyboard players to quickly sketch out ideas without having to load multiple patches Areia is another surefire win from Audio Imperia The package plasters over any perceived absences in articulation with power and flexibility It’s an excellent standalone package for just about anyone who requires access to comprehensive strings But what about those sound-design gems we mentioned earlier These additions have become a trademark of Audio Imperia The Sound Design menu provides some amazingly luscious pads derived from conventional strings and are a brilliant backdrop to the more conventional acoustic content This is an easy-to-use suite that makes for fast results despite being able to go deep thanks to its polyphonic and mic-channel modes The clean GUI is a pleasure to operate too With so much valuable and consistent content here don’t be surprised if you begin reaching for Areia ahead of your other string suites Anyone considering purchasing a major sample suite will have a checklist to oversee Areia is likely to tick plenty of your boxes you’ll find that it has all the obvious patches covered along with lots of lesser-used articulations that might prove life-saving on the rare occasion you require them and you can control the swiftness of the triggering making it easy to implement sounds in your tracks which are radically different in tonal colour but both valuable within their respective settings makes this package fabulously flexible too But if you’re looking for your first string suite and want a variety of user options Cinematic Studio SeriesCinematic Studio Strings £300 CSS  offers a comprehensive suite of great-sounding strings that are darker in timbral colour than that of Areia with a legato mode that reacts to the user’s playing in an intelligent way EastWestHollywood Strings £200 Another soundstage-recorded classic, Hollywood Strings boasts a brighter timbral quality in line with the cinematic scoring for which it’s designed. It relies on EastWest’s Play plug-in and is available to rent as part of the ComposerCloud, as well as to buy. The latest library from Audio Imperia brings cinematic orchestral the Jaeger master… Price $599 Contact Audio Imperia | www.audioimperia.com Jaeger Essential Modern Orchestra key features: Orchestral library Brass and Percussion sections included Five Stereo Microphone positions Solo female vocal […] When you purchase through affiliate links on MusicTech.com, you may contribute to our site through commissions. Learn moreThe latest library from Audio Imperia brings cinematic orchestral Price $599Contact Audio Imperia | www.audioimperia.com One market that is becoming a fierce battle ground is the somewhat befitting world of orchestral libraries with ‘epic’ tendencies with a highly impressive array of sample choice and colour Each of the included sections is divided into Hangers with the first area for inclusion being Strings There is no Violin 1 & 2 on offer here movement from one note to the next is fairly gradual This is because Audio Imperia has included a degree of control over the legato speed immediately available via a control on the user interface the resulting legato phrasing is swift and highly impressive Legato patches are available for the Violin and Cello sections while dynamic control is really effective and smooth with a hint of agitated vibrato as the mood intensifies it’s fair to say that Jaeger has a West Coast quality so if you’re looking for a traditional English string section this will not be the colour you will have in mind What you do get is something quite closely mic’d which I have to admit I found exceptionally nice to work with due to its immediacy and the real sense that you can hear the rosin on the bow As we move on through the numerous articulations it quickly becomes clear where these sounds will thrive The subtly differing note lengths between the Staccato and Spiccato alongside a healthy number of Round-Robins will keep interest in performance translation rather replaced by the more epic Bartok Pizzicato with the string slapping back firmly against the finger board The rationale here is that Audio Imperia wanted to include a sense of space before the start of each sample this could be considered a little bit of a pain depending on the tempo of the music being produced It’s very easy to move from medium tempo articulations to up front and tightly-clipped articulations making it a very usable facility to have at your disposal The usual ability to key-switch is also accompanied by a key-switched FX section which brings into play a patch-level set of parameters which include such wonders as distortion and gating These parameters are available from the centrally located FX page with the added quotient of the tastefully named Big Knob assigned effects will saturate the given timbre to induce a change of tonal colour Particularly good for gently increasing distortion over time within the DAW As if to nail the epic manifesto to the mast the colour of the Strings Hanger truly resonates when working as a Tutti section I was very taken with the original mix which comes straight out of the box This could be considered a little dry for some thanks to the addition of the Far and Wide microphones without resorting to DAW based reverberation The next two Hangers offer Brass and Percussion with a very similar construct to what we have seen in the String Hanger would be something that might benefit from some external reverberation I found that the Trombone section did not go very high You would expect it to go a fifth higher than this but there is at least covering fire from the French Horns with the Trumpet Legato coming in for particular praise there is control over the legato movement speed and within seconds I had Born on the 4th of July emitting from my monitors the percussion section also sounded beautifully epic with a great choice of compensated or non-compensated mic placements the former giving a much tighter ambient result Piatti and Snares nestle alongside epic favourites; Toms with a Snare Ensemble giving the sense that battle could commence at any time Hanger 5 delivers a non-orchestral area of sound design but don’t make the mistake of dismissing this This extensive selection of Hits and Drones is a soundtrack writers dream and could easily become an indispensable arsenal for anyone in need of some impactful sounds and became instantly bookmarked in my mind for future use while the high-quality Drones offer otherworldly movement which could be equally useful in shoring up pad-like instrumentation it’s a perfect product for anyone who needs a broad selection of cinematic orchestral samples with certain elements that really do shine brightly The strings may be an acquired taste for some users; the String Hanger has an intimate quality there is a certain sheen to the overall sonic colour that lends itself to soundtrack work and less to mainstream orchestral composition work that’s the package’s manifesto and should be heeded The vocal and sound-design hits are essential listening for any soundtrack composer Without wishing to leave the best until last Hanger 4 offers a series of vocal samples from Merethe Soltvedt This section is an absolute treasure trove of inspiration the Ahs seem to offer a slight change in tonal colour but you soon become unaware of this in context the legato aspect of this sample Hanger is really quite something and easily in line with the quality of the legato samples heard elsewhere One tiny criticism relates to the use of the release tail however and Audio Imperia did mention that it is looking to rectify this little gripe There’s also a selection of Sample Phrases in this section which can be triggered singularly Jaeger is a simply stunning library that exceeds expectation in a number of areas There aren’t really any huge weak spots throughout which makes this an excellent consideration for any musician needing an orchestral library geared towards media work The Hits section in Hanger 5 will be useful for any soundtrack composer while the more lyrical components found in the strings and vocal Hangers could prove indispensable It’s perfect as a standalone library or as a compliment to an existing set-up Orchestral ToolsMetroplis Ark 1 €549 Possibly the library that solidified the concept of the ‘epic’ library this offers the user a diverse selection of orchestral samples at the louder end of the spectrum The Ensemble percussion and Choir are highlights Spitfire AudioAlbion 1 £399 This offers a full collection of orchestral samples with additional content, all grouped together in sections and immediately accessible. Highly desirable if you want to get results quickly, while offeringa great degree of expressiveness. Dolce is the perfect contrast to the larger libraries currently available and incredibly appealing for a number of different production settings If there is one word which we’ve liberally applied to Audio Imperia releases in the past Known for its superbly-styled cinematic sounds Audio Imperia has garnered a reputation for classy orchestral and cinematic sounds Dolce is a library which has been collaboratively created between Audio Imperia Dolce endorses a smaller orchestral footprint with the 1st Violins comprising seven players down to three players in each of the cello and double bass sections.  The emphasis within Dolce is centred around expression; this is evident through a subtle amount of vibrato which infiltrates much of the library’s sustained components This is more obvious in certain places than others with the marcato or pizzicato patches exhibiting a non-existent vibrato quota There is a healthy contingent of articulations across-the-board encompassing sustained samples (in both open and con sordino iterations) There is however a lack of keyswitching options relying on the user to create multiple articulation instances within Kontakt themselves evident through a subtle amount of vibrato Audio Imperia has always done its utmost to make it easy to find the orchestral sound that you require Dynamic timbral control is provided through the usual modulation wheel while expression is available at the channel level the intensity of the vibrato increases with the dynamic volume relates to either a Classic or a Modern mix a simple see-saw fader glides between close and distant miking while clicking the Advanced tab releases access to four mic faders ranging from close to ambient signal paths The acoustic captured within Dolce is relatively dry in keeping with the best cinematic studio traditions but the on-board reverb engine will allow the signal to be sweetened further through reverb if required.  Apart from the individual instrument articulations which is always helpful when sketching out initial ideas Other Audio Imperia libraries employ the Sample Start pot which allows the user to dial back the amount of latency when playing but only available on shorter articulations which can ramp-up dynamically when required The ability to switch between modern and classic mixes has always been a boon This is not about one mix being superior to the other but firmly about placement within an existing track The modern mix lends itself superbly to commercial tracking Dolce’s inspiration is drawn from the Golden Age of Hollywood but elements such as the amount of vibrato deployment have been tempered to keep the library usable in a contemporary setting with plenty of round robins available on the shorter articulations where you need them It’s an ideal partner to Audio Imperia’s other packages broadening its appeal across all string sectors MusicRadar verdict: Dolce is the perfect contrast to the larger libraries currently available "This is a guitar 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CDT’s generative AI usage policy is available here Hotelier India Home » Appointments » Chef Vikas Deep Rathour takes charge of culinary offerings as the new Culinary Manager at The Imperia by Dhaba Chef Vikas Deep Rathour is the new Culinary Manager at The Imperia by Dhaba With over 23 years of expertise in the culinary arts Chef Rathour brings a passion for Indian cuisine and a track record of innovative excellence that is set to elevate the dining experience at The Imperia by Dhaba Chef Rathour’s culinary career is highlighted by his previous role as Executive Chef at The Yellow Chilli in Johns Creek where his commitment to creativity and quality led to the introduction of innovative dishes that garnered widespread acclaim His ability to uphold the highest standards of culinary excellence solidified the restaurant’s success and reputation Chef Rathour served as Culinary Manager at Mehfil Restaurant in Asheville where he led the charge in menu innovation and ensuring strict hygiene protocols in daily operations Chef Rathour’s illustrious career includes esteemed roles at several five-star hotels in New Delhi with international recognition in events hosted by prestigious embassies such as Britain Chef Rathour’s participation in these global events has positioned him as a true ambassador of Indian cuisine showcasing his ability to blend tradition with modern culinary techniques In his new role as Culinary Manager at The Imperia by Dhaba Chef Rathour will oversee the culinary operations and spearhead the development of menus that blend authentic Indian flavours with modern twists “I am honoured to join The Imperia by Dhaba and excited to lead a talented team in delivering a world-class dining experience My goal is to create a menu that not only celebrates the vibrant flavours of Indian cuisine but also offers guests something new and memorable every time they dine with us.” HotelierIndia.com is the new digital destination for India hospitality and the home of ITP’s industry-leading hospitality publications on the web analysis and comment from our team of expert journalists; accurate and up-to-date industry data and contacts; and coming soon a whole host of exciting new business opportunities in the form of relevant tenders Imperia celebrates its patron saint with the 45th edition of the Feast of St John with Ineja the Feast of St John the Baptist is the most significant day for the “Ciantafurche,” the residents of Oneglia (Ineja) Tradition holds that during these festivities a dried fish from the Baltic that takes on new life in Liguria at the large communal tables set up in Calata Cuneo you’ll also find many “Cacelotti,” the inhabitants of Porto Maurizio “Ineja” in the local dialect means “Oneglia,” the more “Piedmontese” part of Imperia and the factories of what was once the Agnesi pasta company the Mercantineja fair will be held once again featuring exhibition and commercial stands showcasing many local excellences a wide range of specialities will be on offer: besides the delicious stoccafisso all’onegliese More information: www.ineja.it The Infiorate: Liguria’s squares bloom For MLB Cigar Ventures’ fourth release, Michael L. Bellody built upon his core line, the Imperia, by adding a third extension that promised “incredible complexity” and more spice and pepper than the original Imperia or the follow-up Imperia Islero Dominican binder and a filler that contains Dominican tobacco and Pennsylvania broadleaf It’s that last component that Bellody says delivers both subtle spice and a natural earthy sweetness and provides a distinct blend from his other three releases Getting its widespread release in April 2017 the Imperia Aventador is offered in five vitolas which have been consistent among the other Imperia blends The Fundador vitola is coming in 10-count boxes while the other four sizes are packed in 20-count boxes This perfecto features a traditionally capped head as well as a cap at the foot giving a bit more distinction and presenting some smokers with the obvious question about how to best handle it the cigar is still rolled well and offers just a bit of give The wrapper is evenly colored with a chocolate brown color and offers an abundance of veins and tooth With the double perfecto capped at both ends I’m left to try and get some aromas off the wrapper which I have rarely found to be beneficial while the closed foot nearly negates the cold draw What I do get is reminiscent of damp wood with some bark and steak sauce and in the one sample where I clipped the closed foot I don’t believe that there is a right approach to the foot of the cigar; you can either clip it off or burn through it and save for the one sample I clipped so I could get some pre-light notes on the Imperia Aventador I always opt for the latter method since it provides an extra blast of flavor from the wrapper and an easy draw facilitates a good amount of smoke and air movement Chewy notes of chocolate brownie are intertwined with the tanginess of woods and bark and pepper is used minimally but effectively to add some tingle to the tongue More pepper comes out through the first retrohale and the cigar starts shedding what sweetness is had from the chocolate in favor of more pepper and a more robust profile while retrohales become a bit more enjoyable as I start to get a bit of tar on the lips that leaves a funky finish and may necessitate another clip of the cigar’s head Other than that the cigar has performed quite well in the first third the cigar is much more earthy in its profile showing a bit less pepper and transitioning the chocolate into rich soil The biggest change I find at this point comes by way of the texture of the smoke as it comes across a bit thinner than it did at the start of the cigar As the chocolate fades the earthy note becomes drier as a bit of chalk comes along and while I get the same mouth-drying sensation as cigars with a strong wood taste and it’s quickly apparent that I’m smoking a much different cigar than I was just under an hour ago Combustion is also becoming a bit of an issue as I find myself needing to give the Aventador a relight more often than I would like to get the cigar burning properly the final third gets underway as largely a continuation of the second third though there are some changes beginning to make themselves known so much so that I’m wondering if all the relights or what appears to be a bit too much residual moisture is having an adverse affect on the flavor I begin to get hints of tar and metals on the tip of my tongue which detours the cigar from the otherwise decent flavor profile it had been offering there is a surge of nicotine from the Aventador and I can feel a bit of physical reaction in the upper chest The flavor continues to be rocky and now even more metallic making it challenging to discern just how much pepper is left in the profile as I can taste it but it doesn’t seem to have the same effect that it did earlier One cigar finished with some combustion issues and a slightly metallic taste while the others smoked down a good bit farther and kept that unpleasantness to a minimum flavorful complexity and finishes with an off-putting metallic note that gets compounded by combustion issues it's challenging to put together a tidy summary that still sounds encouraging yet that's how I feel about the Imperia Aventador from MLB Cigar Ventures If the first third is any indication of what the cigar is capable of and if I felt more confident that the issues of the final third will iron themselves out with time I can't say either with a ton of confidence at this point but I'm at least hopeful that both will prove true and this will become the cigar I think it's capable of becoming I strive to capture the essence of a cigar and the people behind them in my work – every cigar you light up is the culmination of the work of countless people and often represents generations of struggle and stories it’s about so much more than the cigar – it’s about the story behind it the experience of enjoying the work of artisans and the way that a good cigar can bring people together I’m the public address announcer for the Colorado Rockies and Arizona Diamondbacks during spring training as well as for the Salt River Rafters of the Arizona Fall League and previously the Arizona Rattlers of the Indoor Football League I also work in a number of roles for Major League Baseball I covered the Phoenix and national cigar scene for Examiner.com Imperia Online the massively multiplayer online (MMO) strategy game released a Windows Store version of their app in March and are currently working on a Universal Windows Platform (UWP) release They started their company in 2005 with just a handful of passionate hobbyists in an apartment in Bulgaria Building from a web-based game in an age before Facebook Imperia Online grew from these humble beginnings into a game that is played around the world and on a wide variety of platforms: from the web and Facebook to mobile (Android finding tactical opportunities to increase revenue pursuing a cross-platform strategy has always been important for Imperia Online because it means getting their game out in front of more people new platforms can also provide unique opportunities Head of Marketing and Business Development said “At first we were skeptical of the Windows ecosystem but then we saw the lack of strategy titles in their games section and we thought this new platform can expand the company’s market significantly.” It also helped that using WinJS made bringing their web-based code over to Windows pretty easy Imperia Online started with only a limited familiarity with the Windows development platform a prominent game publisher on Windows and Xbox who “made the integration process look like a piece of cake.” Having started down this road they are now looking to UWP as a way incrementally grow their game even further “To be part of a new beginning like the Windows 10 platform,” Mariela added “is one of the most powerful opportunities for game developers today.” Imperia Online has been a free-to-play game since its inception and relies on in-app purchases for revenue “From the beginning we have believed that free-to-play is the business model of the future because you can reach a broader audience,” said Cvetan Rusimov UWP provides a strong foundation for build in-app purchase gaming elements Windows Store allows game studios to generate promotion codes for in-app products (IAP) that makes developing campaigns around IAPs extremely convenient The average in-app purchase for Imperia Online is around 20 Euros Cvetan says this is a much better source of revenue than an initial purchase because they can make multiple purchases at key trigger points in their play such as wanting to get revenge against another player or in order to impress friends Cvetan says there is even a set of core gamers that will regularly spend hundreds of dollars for in-app purchases Cultivating these sorts of players can make a Windows Store game especially lucrative Another aspect of the UWP platform that Imperia Online finds attractive is the ability to manipulate Live Tiles it is difficult to get a player’s attention after they have left the game “shows that users benefit a lot from Live Tiles mainly because they are not disturbed by notifications coming attacks and finished missions in game as shown by more frequent logins and game sessions.” Imperia Online also looks for opportunities to move into new global regions They currently support approximately 30 languages in Europe Moving into a new region requires not only translating the game and making sure localized fonts look good on the maps It also involves a level of cultural accommodation Imperia Online had to make adjustments for release in the Middle East which European gamers are familiar and comfortable with need to be turned into mosques for Middle Eastern players Imperia Online’s creative director collected thousands of pictures covering the architecture and clothing of the various regions to make sure the aesthetic of the game is appropriate and localized for each culture Imperia Online currently have their eyes set even further east “We want to expand our territory,” said Cvetan “We want to go to China.” In order to do this it turns out that acculturation is not as important as one would think western-style gaming aesthetics are currently very popular in China following a period in which Japanese manga-style design was all the rage This makes slipping in a medieval strategy game actually relatively easy The larger problem they foresee is server responsiveness Dynamic content between China and the company’s servers in Sofia Imperia Online views Microsoft Azure’s global presence as a strategic opportunity to grow their game into new territories while ensuring the best data performance possible As the game expands into new platforms and new territories Imperia Online has seen itself grow physically Cvetan remembers when he was employee number eight Imperia Online now employs 180 people and has a catalog of 20 games While growth is not only good but also one of the principle goals of most game studios it was a flat structure and everyone talked to everyone,” Cvetan explained you need to delegate more tasks – and then you have the problem of not having enough connection with the employees and being able to share knowledge This is something that small companies underestimate.” Imperia Online continues to pursue further growth and looks for additional revenue opportunities this means Windows 10 and the Universal Windows Platform Supporting a cross-platform game these days means having at least one foot in the Windows 10 ecosystem Windows 10 is currently installed on 300 million devices Putting your game on the Windows Store gives game developers access to the owners of those devices that they might not otherwise have Building your Windows Store game with UWP additionally gives you great tools for creating in-app purchases and powerful notification mechanisms like Live Tiles that will expand your reach grow your revenue and increase your retention The announcement was made at the project’s kick-off ceremony on May 17 a time of significant turbulence in the real estate market Indochine Real Estate Joint Stock Company has quickly established itself as one of Vietnam's leading real estate distributors within just two years of its inception One of the key factors driving Indochine's meteoric rise has been its exceptional sales performance in phase 1 of the Imperia Smart City project Indochine had "bulk sold" nearly 300 Imperia Smart City apartments pioneering a way to "break the ice" in the real estate market during a period of sluggishness and creating a "wave" in the western region of Hanoi Indochine continued to make remarkable strides in the project by selling nearly 70% of the project's foreign-owned apartment quota Indochine has once again been entrusted by MIK Group to be the exclusive distributor of the apartment quota for foreigners for phase 2 of the Imperia Smart City project Indochine will take on the role of exclusive distributor for the foreign apartment quota in the G1 and G3 blocks of the project In response to the expectations of the investor MIK Group said that they are proud to be the pioneers in providing all-in-one comprehensive real estate services to international customers owning a team of professional consultants fluent in foreign languages and knowledgeable about the market Indochine is confident that it will continue to achieve resounding success in phase 2 of Imperia Smart City joining hands with investors to conquer the G1 and G3 blocks of The Sola Park at breakneck speed Following the resounding success of phase 1 MIK Group continues to launch The Sola Park As the latest apartment quota to be launched at Vinhomes Smart City Imperia Smart City is expected to continue to invigorate the residential real estate market in the western region this will be a golden opportunity for international customers to own a "Hanoi home," as projects for foreigners are becoming increasingly scarce An artist's impression of the Sola Park in Hanoi Phase 2 of the Imperia Smart City project is being invested in by SV West Hanoi Investment and Development while Coteccons Construction Joint Stock Company is the general contractor The project is planned on a land area of over 46,000 m2 Situated at the gateway of the smart metropolis in West Hanoi The Sola Park is adjacent to the Metro line providing easy access to key roads in the western region as well as major arteries within the metropolis Residents can easily travel and connect to all destinations within the metropolis swiftly accessing a multitude of administrative and cultural hubs in the capital Offering a diverse range of apartment types and 3BR apartments ranging from 32 to 75 square meters The Sola Park caters to the diverse living and investment needs of both domestic and international clients The project is also surrounded by a wealth of high-class amenities within the metropolis catering to all the living and relaxation needs of its residents the developer has dedicated a significant portion of the land to over 60 inspiring amenities and landscapes The Sola Park boasts 60 exclusive amenities The Sola Park - Imperia Smart City promises to be an ideal living space for a civilized and prosperous international community Especially being the first towers launched in Phase 2 of the project G1 and G3 blocks also offer the most attractive prices along with extremely appealing sales policies Contact Indochine Real Estate Joint Stock Company via hotline at 0916442096 Email: evne@vnexpress.netTel: 028 7300 9999 - Ext 8556 which uses horns to propel sound to your ears Described as “the ultimate speaker from OMA” OMA claims to be the only company using conical horns with straight edges as it believes they don’t “deform the spherical wave of sound created by the horn” The horns cover frequencies from 100Hz to 20kHz take care of low end frequencies from 20Hz to 100Hz The two wooden horns are 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parallel entrepreneur I have represented luxury and wellness brands such as Burberry I have found an opportunity to bring together my passion for amazing food and create a global brand that can redefine the caviar industry We believe that caviar should be a luxury everyone can enjoy and that it has the potential to become the next avocado We have been collaborating with numerous restaurants across the US and a lot of interest has sparked across Europe as well Although this has not been our primary focus a lot of the business owners or chefs that have experienced our product have reached out and sourced their caviar from us Both our Kaluga Hybrid Reserve and Royal Ossetra are two of the best quality caviars one can have There are 27 sturgeon species around the world with very different taste profiles The Kaluga sturgeon is also known as River Beluga in Russia because it originates from the Amur River It has a very mild and buttery taste and very large eggs The mild profile makes it an excellent choice for any newcomer in the caviar world or if you are a caviar veteran (like myself) that loves pairing caviar with almost everything else The Royal Ossetra originates from the Caspian Sea and it is the most popular high-end caviar out there It is an excellent choice for the caviar connoisseur that wishes to close his eyes and go on a flavor trip but it also combines very nicely with sour cream as its intense taste will make it stand out Both of our caviars are two of the highest-grade caviars you can access in the US we have also started offering Beluga to our clients The Kaluga sturgeon is also known as River Beluga the truth is you don’t need much convincing We have many clients who grew up indulging in caviar regularly and are extremely happy they can once again access top-grade caviar at a reasonable price The way we see it is that caviar is an extremely tasty and healthy food that can and should be consumed regularly it’s probably the most sociable and celebrated food in existence when was the last time you were invited to have caviar Most people would answer “never.” What would be the chance that you show up if someone invited you for caviar My success rate for inviting people over to indulge in caviar has been 100% so far so the first milestone is for us to have as many people as possible taste top-quality caviar and to realize that they actually like it reminds me of sushi a couple of decades ago when it had started penetrating the European market People would drag their friends to experience this novelty which of course in Japan has existed forever Imperia caviar is fully committed to sustainable seafood practices and we care about the preservation of the wild species and the well-being of the oceans We will make every effort to raise healthy fish while making sure we don’t cause any damage to the natural ecosystem hormones or antibiotics for growing the fish We only use fish feed that is carefully curated for optimal health The Caviar Club is our select member club designed for individuals that believe in the high nutrition value of caviar and want to include it into their regular diet you are part of a select community that periodically receives shipments of the best quality of caviar available in the US Our members also benefit from complimentary shipping exceptional pricing and access to invite-only events Our average club member consumes around four to five kilograms of caviar per year and our entry membership pricing starts at $1,200 for 1.2kg of caviar delivered four times a year There are also monthly or bi-monthly options It is one of the healthiest superfoods there is paleo diet or simply appreciate the nutritional value of healthy fats Numerous publications and books are talking about the health benefits of caviar and fish eggs in general; there can be profound health benefits such as an improved immune system It is even said to have an aphrodisiac effect who holds a PhD degree in neuroscience and nuclear medicine as well as being also a certified integrative nutritionist and holistic healthcare practitioner talks about the health benefits of fish roe in her New York best-selling book my humble view is that all eggs are superfoods as they are the cocoon of life that nature created for us Please note that all caviar eggs are unfertilized so no offspring embryo is ever harmed during the collection process Our focus in the B2B space has been to educate restaurant owners that caviar can be an excellent addition to many of their dishes Putting this superfood on your menu will not only generate more revenue but will also create a memorable and exquisite experience that clients will cherish and share with their friends I love sharing it with friends and pairing it with almost everything one of my favorite pairings is with plain pasta I will also indulge in a one-ounce tin on its own There is no wrong way for me to have my caviar as I love the way its taste can complement almost any food This is the first time I was asked this question in a caviar interview I was indeed the first person to purchase a ticket to space online so I guess buying top-quality caviar online shouldn’t be an issue for anyone I would be more than happy to take a few pounds on board and share it with my fellow astronauts To learn more, please visit imperiacaviar.com  This interview has been condensed and edited for clarity Solo is a highly usable suite of solo instruments and vocal samples that sounds incredibly classy in all settings Extensive collection of versatile solo instruments The roster of Audio Imperia sample libraries has been slowly swelling with an impressive library of cinematic and orchestral sounds which have rightly garnered both user and critical acclaim there is equal demand for individual instrument samples which can explore the more subtle end of the spectrum and that’s where Solo has plenty to offer Solo embraces the familiar form of a Kontakt instrument making light work of both installation and usability It immediately appears in the library browser while also being open to use within the free Kontakt player plugin Solo also conforms to Audio Imperia’s beautiful each instrument is equipped with a Classic and a Modern mix The Classic mix is relatively flat and sounds acoustically authentic where it’s also possible to see-saw between a close and far microphone mix a quick click on the Advanced tab reveals a full five microphone placements While Solo performs beautifully right out of the virtual box the level of control available is something of an industry-leading concept such as timbral and expressive dynamics are immediate there’s also control of velocity curve and legato smoothing allowing you to tweak settings to your playing style.  the sample start pot immediately gets around the issue which is common with orchestral libraries of inconsistent latency with the articulation of every note This subtle but useful control literally saves hours of programming time while trying to program samples to sit correctly in the timing pocket.  It’s a unique selling point across all Audio Imperia libraries which is praised by many users Whatever your preference for Basic or Advanced mode there’s an immediacy which is a huge boon for all users The choice of instruments is relatively wide and a full set of the four main woodwind instruments two soprano vocal samples embrace both operatic tendencies and a purer soprano timbre All of the samples are equipped with a plentiful helping of articulation variation which are open to multisample format or individual patch formation The individual patches are useful if you are struggling with RAM allocation The overarching sense is how expressive these samples are Each note attack is followed by a delayed vibrato which leaves you smiling at the level of musicality oozing from each note subtle control relating to re-bowing or re-tonguing may be activated through velocity control the library does lend itself to sweeping melodic gestures but with plenty of shorter and more punctuating samples for more agitated playing moments.  with the melancholy oboe and cor anglais proving to be highly effective and evocative The Angelic soprano patch is also particularly cinematic Particular mention has to be made of the legato patching and that’s certainly the case for the next element which could be regarded as the joker in the Solo pack Audio Imperia has an unbelievably strong reputation for sound design always including such elements among their acoustic libraries With the inclusion of 13 acoustically derived pad textures and a very welcome addition to this very classy compendium If you bundle the comprehensive effects section with Audio Imperia’s usual impressive level of sample control MusicRadar verdict: Solo is a highly usable suite of solo instruments and vocal samples that sounds incredibly classy in all settings Each issue it brings its lucky readers the best in cutting-edge tutorials expert software reviews and even all the tools you actually need to make great music today It was unbelievable”: The making of Robert Palmer's Addicted To Love One man spent an entire year recording a pine tree Hear the results as FOUR album epic is released and if you ask me how I did it I don't know because I think I was in a flow process”: Rihards Zalupe on composing the music for the Oscar-winning animated movie