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Endurance training – What trainers should look for in intensity control

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Endurance training is a fundamental part of training for most people. However, training management – especially the choice of the right intensity – is often a “black box”. Qualified trainers should explain this to their clients and give them professional advice on how to train in a targeted manner using simple means.

BEAUTY DÜSSELDORF 2023: Miriam Jacks to receive the “Golden Mask for Make-Up Artistry”

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In 2023 the “Golden Mask for Make-Up Artistry” will go to Miriam Jacks, make-up artist, hair stylist, entrepreneur and founder as well as CEO of JACKS beauty line. Miriam Jacks toured all of Europe as a make-up artist, gave numerous celebrities a radiant appearance and was contracted as National Make-up Artist by L'Oréal Paris. At a relatively young age, Miriam Jacks can already look back on a very eventful career in the beauty business. The 39-year-old saw a meteoric rise to the premier league of make-up artists and also went full steam ahead as an entrepreneur but she also got to know the downsides of this business in depth with one insolvency and two burn-outs. “These setbacks have made me stronger and I would have never become so successful with my beauty brand without these experiences. Failure is part of life, but you have to be able to get back to your feet again and believe in yourself,” says Miriam Jacks. With her brand JACKS beauty line, established in 2011, she made her final breakthrough during the Covid pandemic; with her make-up and skincare lines as well as hand-painted brushes, beauty bags and other accessories she has now broken the million mark in turnover.   At a relatively young age, Miriam Jacks can already look back on a very eventful career in the beauty business. The 39-year-old saw a meteoric rise to the premier league of make-up artists and also went full steam ahead as an entrepreneur but she also got to know the downsides of this business in depth with one insolvency and two burn-outs.

Leading Düsseldorf trade fair to present the full range of service cosmetics from 31 March to 2 April 2023

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BEAUTY DÜSSELDORF is the leading industry meeting for the Cosmetics, Foot, Nail, Wellness and Spa sectors. From 31 March to 2 April 2023 the participating exhibitors and brands will be presenting innovations, trends and new products from the sector. The ranges on display will be accompanied by a programme of wide and varied side events. The highlights of this trade fair include live competitions on the stages. In the presence of a knowledgeable audience international professionals and young talents compete with each other in various make-up and nail tech categories. Here suspense, cheers and tears of joy and the high art of make-up and/or nail design are guaranteed. With immediate effect, all interested parties can now submit their applications for participation in the EUROPEAN MAKE-UP AWARDS and Nailympia Germany again.  

Barry Callebaut establishes Farm of the Future to power cocoa farming research and innovation

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Ecuador is a country with a deep knowledge of agricultural production, rooted in crops as diverse as coffee, bananas, and shrimps. In the world of chocolate, it is the world’s third-largest cocoa producer and one of the fastest-growing cocoa origins, as well as the largest global producer of fine flavor cocoa. Combined with our long-established expertise in innovation and sustainability, Ecuador is the perfect match for Barry Callebaut to build a dedicated hub to power cocoa farming research to support cocoa farming resilience and productivity.

Zurich shareholders approve all Board proposals at Annual General Meeting

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  • Michel M. Liès confirmed as Chairman of the Board of Directors
  • Peter Maurer elected as new member to join the Board on October 1, 2022; all other Board members standing for re-election confirmed
  • Dividend of CHF 22 per share and all other Board proposals approved

The shareholders of Zurich Insurance Group Ltd (Zurich) confirmed Michel M. Liès as Chairman of the Board of Directors at today’s Annual General Meeting (AGM).

Zurich aims for net-zero target in operations by 2030 instead of 2050

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  • Signs agreements with innovative carbon removal suppliers
  • Early payments made to help suppliers scale their nature-based solutions
  • Deep cuts in absolute emissions remain a key priority for this decade

Zurich Insurance Group (Zurich) is bringing forward by 20 years its target to achieve net-zero emissions in its operations.

Zurich announces the successful placement of CHF 400 million of senior debt

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Zurich Insurance Group (Zurich) today announced the successful placement of CHF 400 million of senior unsecured Notes (the “Notes”).

The Notes will mature in July 2029. The transaction was targeted at Swiss investors.

The Notes will be issued by Zurich Insurance Company Ltd and carry a fixed coupon of 1.125%.

The transaction has been conducted for general corporate purposes.

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Zurich releases 2021 Annual Report and Sustainability Report

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  • Annual Report features new integrated sustainability disclosure underscoring Zurich’s focus on conducting business responsibly and transparently
  • Sustainability Report highlights actions on climate, inspiring confidence in a digital society and strengthening the sustainability of the workforce
  • Zurich publishes the agenda for the Annual General Meeting that takes place on April 6, 2022, without the physical presence of shareholders
  • Peter Maurer up for election to Board of Directors, while all the o

Zurich delivers one of the best results in its history

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Zurich delivers one of the best results in its history; expects to meet or exceed all 2022 targets Group business operating profit (BOP) rises 35% to USD 5.7 billion in 2021; net income attributable to shareholders rises 36% to USD 5.2 billion Proposed dividend of CHF 22 per share, an increase of 10% on prior year Property & Casualty (P&C) BOP rises 50% to USD 3.1 billion; P&C combined ratio at 94.3%, the lowest level in the past 15 years Strong growth in P&C with gross written premiums (GWP), up 12% in commercial insurance and 8% in retail and SME like-for-like1

M002 Commercial Electric Treadmill

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The M002 commercial electric treadmill is a luxury intelligent commercial treadmill. It can provide you with electrifying sports atmosphere by adopting subversive and strict design, novel and special color scheme, combining with HD 21.5" display screen. System Features Operating system: Android 4.4.4 operating system; System control software: custom control software for treadmills. The treadmill adopts 1.7G quad-core processor chip (made in America); 1G memory card; 8G NANDFLASH. It adopts high performance capacitive touch screen and IPS full view LCD display screen. There is additional system flashing monitoring and finishing prompt; alerting for missing picture.