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Reverend is a short horror film from small time filmmaker, director, actor, and comedian Adam Nutter. The funding requirement for the completion of this film is $1,500.

Premier online home goods retailer Ignited Deals has announced the launch of a Pinterest profile. The company will utilize this social media profile to reach fans and friends around the world. While various businesses utilize social media to promote their brands, Ignited Deals strives to reach fans with an array of fun and educational content.

Amazon customers have left outstanding feedback for retailer Ignited Deals, a Fort Worth-based family owned and operated small business. The home goods company recently launched their flagship product, a 24 count set of LED flameless tealight candles, and customers have left excellent feedback.

Candles have been found to release toxic chemicals into the air, but a new alternative provides a realistic solution.

Amla extract is derived from the plant species known as Emblica officinalis, and falls under the category of super fruit. Amla or Indian gooseberry is a fruit indigenous to the Indian subcontinent. Due to rise in demand for amla extract, Emblica officinalis is currently grown commercially in various regions of the world. Amla contains a high amount of salt, carbohydrates, iron, phosphorous, calcium, vitamins and amino acids. Primarily, amla extract are available in powder and pulp forms. Extract is primarily used to manufacture cosmetic products and ayurvedic medicines for cognitive effects, as anti-oxidants, in ulcer and diabetes prevention and offers anti-inflammatory benefits as well. In addition, it is also used to manufacture various beauty products and health foods. Amla is particularly effective for hair care, such as to prevent hair loss and to enhance texture.

Antimicrobial additives can be defined based on their production, use, benefits, function and regulation. An antimicrobial additive is a chemical compound primarily used in the form of coatings, paints and mixed with plastic. Both oil-based and water-based additives are available in various forms for end-user industries. From the commercial prospective, an antimicrobial additive is used to reduce or inhibit the growth of microorganisms in any surface or in the atmosphere (as sprays) to maintain hygiene and increase life of products. It protects various plastic products, packaging materials, buildings through coatings, hospitals and other places from decay. Some limitations of antimicrobial additives are that they are less active in fatty foods and work best in low fat food with PH less than 6. They give best results when combined with other microbial. In recent times, the market for antimicrobial agents have grown tremendously due to their numerous applications. The market is projected to grow at a healthy double-digit CAGR from 2014–2020.

Artificial sweeteners are synthetically produced sugar substitutes that are sweet in taste. Some of the major artificial sweeteners include aspartame, acesulfame-K, monosodium glutamate, saccharin and sodium benzoate. Second generation artificial sweeteners include sucralose and neotame. Artificial sweeteners are also called "intense sweeteners" as they are many times sweeter than the regular sugar. For instance, neotame is 8000 times sweeter than sugar. These are potential alternatives to sugar as they add virtually no calories to one's diet and help maintain low blood sugar levels. Additional advantages reflect in pricing and labelling.

The convenience foods market is driven by busy lifestyles and ageing population. It includes a range of processed foods that has longer shelf life and are easy to use. The major attributes that consumers look for in convenience foods are ease of use, packaging, nutritional value, safety, variety and product appeal. These are prepared by adding various preservatives at specific conditions and few of them need an efficient supply chain and storage to retain their properties. Convenience foods save time and energy for preparing food at home or hotels. Technology and innovative packaging options have widened the food choices that are available in the market in various categories such as frozen, chilled, packaged foods, etc.

Food grade lubricants refer to lubricants that are used to maintain the food processing machinery, i.e. it protects the tools and machines from wear and tear. However, since many of them come into direct contact with food, these lubricants used in these machineries need to be different from the usual machine lubricants. In other words, they should not render the food unfit for consumption. With recent advances in the food processing industry, there is now much variety in the machinery used to process each food/beverage category. With growing concern over the food we eat, food processors need to comply with various regulatory frameworks like the Hazard Analysis & Critical Control Points (HACCP). The standards vary from country to country. However, these are internationally accepted standards which are followed by food grade lubricant manufacturers. For instance, the non-profit public health and safety company, NSF International, along with USDA, has set standards for various food grade lubricants.

Food preservatives are ingredients added to food to prevent decomposition by reducing microbial growth. Preservatives in food help maintain its freshness and shelf life. Food preservatives are classified into two categories, viz. Class 1 preservatives or natural preservatives and Class 2 preservatives or chemical preservatives. Natural preservatives include salt, vinegar, spices, honey and syrup. Chemical preservatives include sorbates, nitrates of potassium, glycerides and benzoates. Both natural and chemical preservatives are divided into three types - antimicrobials, antioxidants and anti-enzymatic preservatives.

Head-up display (HUD) is a latest technology, developed to assist drivers and pilots to view dashboard data in their field of view. This technology enables users to receivei mportant messages or required information while driving or flying, thus ensuring their safety. HUD systems are satisfying the security, safety, comfort and entertainment requirements of its users. HUDs are widely used in commercial and defence airplanes, automobiles and gaming applications. In airplanes, HUDs display the information regarding position, radar information, flight path, acceleration and real-time position, which helps pilots to react in time. This innovation has slowly made its way into the automotive industry and is currently being considered among the most prominent driver assistance systems.

Fruit concentrates are primarily used in the beverages industry to manufacture fruit juices and nectars. Concentrates are also used as natural sweeteners and to produce natural food colours. Manufacturers use fruit concentrates in variety of food items so that customers perceive their products as natural. Fruit concentrates increase the nutrient level and reduces the risk of cardiovascular disease. Consumption of fruit supplements on a routine basis increases the serum concentration of major vitamins such as vitamin C and vitamin E. Consumption of fruit supplements or fruit juices helps individuals to achieve their food intake requirement. Purees are produced by grinding, pressing or blending vegetables or legumes into a paste or thick liquid. Fruit concentrates are derived from fruit juices after removing the water content. These and are usually thinner than puree and higher in sugar content. Products such as sauces, soups and drinks require puree as a base. Longer shelf life of puree and concentrates makes them suitable base products/ingredients for food processors and downstream manufacturer. Puree Fruit purees taste like fresh fruits and also offer similar benefits.

Beverages remain the first choice for grab-and-go foods among consumers. Functional beverages are non-alcoholic drinks that keeps one's body hydrated and provide overall nutritional well-being. These are fortified drinks that prevent or help address health issues across all age groups. The fortification could range from ingredients such as herbs, vitamins, minerals and amino acids to additional raw fruits and vegetables.

Soluble corn fibres are healthy fibres that are used as ingredients in a large number of food items and beverages. It falls under the category of functional fibre or prebiotic ingredient. An emerging market for prebiotics translates into a potential market for soluble corn fibre ingredients. These are short-chain fatty acids stable with many food ingredients. With growth in processed foods industry, the demand for dietary fibres is increasing across the food industry. Soluble corn fibre can be easily incorporated in confectionery items, bakery products, sauces, cereal bars, chocolate bars, cold beverages and soups. These fibres are generally added in food or beverages to boost their fibre content without sacrificing taste or texture.

Soy products are made out of soybean. They are a substitute for milk and milk products such as cheese, flavoured milk, yoghurts and spreads among others. Soy products also act as a substitute for meat products, and are best suited for vegan diets. Soybeans are rich in protein content and provide amino acids that are essential for the body. Soy contains two types of fatty acids namely omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids. Soybean was first cultivated in China from where it spread to other parts of Asia. Soybeans are used to prepare a variety of food products such as soymilk, soy flour, tofu, tamari, tempeh and others. Soymilk is prepared after soaking soybeans in water. Tofu is a cheese-like food made after curdling the soymilk and is an excellent substitute for cheese for lactose intolerant people. Tamari or soy sauce is made by fermenting soybeans and is used as flavouring agent.

The disposable hygiene products market is witnessing an annual growth of nearly 6-7% due to increased consumer spending on personal care products globally. In addition, the demand for improvised comfort, performance and efficient absorbent hygiene products is expected to drive demand for disposable hygiene products in the near future. Concerns for safety, convenience and hygiene are identified as key factors affecting growth of disposable hygiene products market. Furthermore, rising consumption of products such as sanitary pads, wipes, baby products and others across the globe is anticipated to drive demand for disposable hygiene products market in near future. Among the developing economies, increasing population and manufacture of such products in countries such as India and China and low penetration of these products is expected to open opportunities for growth of the market in BRICS. Moreover, industry-sophistication is expected to fuel the demand for disposable hygiene products in Brazil.

Increasing disposable income of consumers particularly in developing countries has been leading to a shift of consumers from low income group to the middle class income group. This has also led to a shift in consumer buying behaviour with regard to various consumer products. The consumer electronic devices which are used as a part of daily life are known as consumer appliances. Few examples under the consumer appliance category include irons, hating appliances, microwaves, home laundry appliances, dishwashers, among the others. Of the above mentioned consumer appliances products, dishwashers are expected to witness significant growth of around 5-6% and emerge as a potentially-viable segment during 2015-2020. The shift in consumerism is majorly seen in countries such as India, China, Thailand, Singapore, Brazil, Australia and others. However, parts of North America and Europe have been early adopters to the product category.

Fast-moving consumer goods are the high volume, low priced items that are quickest to leave the supermarket shelves. They include durable and non-durable goods such as cosmetics, toiletries, detergents, batteries, plastic goods, paper products, etc. Packaging is vital to the FMCG market as it is an essential element for proper positioning of the product. Packaging allows effective communication between consumers and brand owners through graphics, colours, images, product information and logos. This serves as an important medium for communication and a tool for companies to distinguish product appearance from that of their rivals. In the fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) sector, packaging plays a key role in affecting consumer choice and thus an important factor in point-of-purchase decisions. Nowadays, the marketing environment has become competitive and complex. This is due to inclusion of modern marketing tools such as packaging, branding and other aspects at a large scale as compared to basic marketing techniques.

Convenience food doesn't require a lot of preparation and are easy for consumption. Convenience food market comprises of ready to cook and ready to eat products.

I, Gilles Asselin, have been working with Scott since July of 2014 and I call him my "energy coach." He seems to be able to direct energy whenever I need it, and that means far beyond the boundaries of my narrow physical body, into those areas of my psyche that need the most care or attention. I am rarely conscious of what goes on in a clearing session but, down the road, spiritual folks tell me that my chakras feel clear and that I radiate a new sense of vitality. I know where this beautiful energy is coming from.

Georgia boots made with advanced technology are exceptionally lightweight and hunt-ready. This boot has become a favorite big game hunting boots without sacrificing stability or support. Avid hunters are in the field well beyond hunting season. There are trail cams to check, hooting lanes to clear, dogs to train, scouting to be done and, more than a few errands to run. Hunting a lifestyle, Safford Sporting Goods, a leading sporting goods store in Alabama, offers a line of footwear for year-round wear, because the hunt season never ends.

One of the controversial blood sport which consider as a big game is dubbed as trophy hunting. Parts of animals such as the horns, skin or head-are kept as a winning trophy, with the corpse often used for food. In some of the area of African countries, it is a permissible and lucrative business. A 10 to 12 day "elephant hunting package" could cost $36,000 and hunting a rhino could cost a hefty $100,000. South Africa's wildlife and luxury tourism industry allow the hunter to do the hunting of rhino, elephants and other wildlife for hunter's enjoyment and experience.

More people are now looking for a better way of life, where they can have a better lifestyle and a more affordable way of living. Panama delivers on all fronts and is attracting people from all over the world. Panama Relocation Tours, Inc. is helping people get to know the country better and learn about various visa options, getting health insurance, finding a rental, moving with pets and much more.

Local support allows manufacturing and distribution customers in Texas to feel more confident in the conveyor system purchased. Hytrol Conveyor Company, Inc., manufacturer of advanced conveyor systems, controls, and solutions attributes the integration partner network critical to the company's success. Hytrol's unique relationship with integration partners allows the company to provide a great advantage to the customer.

Dr. Gabriel Patino interviewed on KRON 4 about the SmartLipo™ procedure offered at The Cosmetic Surgical Center of El Cerrito.