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But many of the migrants don’t want to leave their country. They go because they have no choice—it’s “leave or die.” But a number of organizations are hard at work trying to make it possible for them to stay, and to survive. One of their key strategies is “farmer field schools.” One of the nonprofits pursuing this strategy in Guatemala is World Neighbors, an international nonprofit currently operating in 13 countries, which has assisted rural farmers in 45 countries since its founding in 1951....

How bad are TFAs? When Drs. Walter Willett and Alberto Ascherio analyzed recent epidemiological and metabolic studies, they concluded that gram for gram, TFAs contribute even more to the risk of heart disease than the saturated fats in meat and dairy products. Food-industry spokesmen disagree, and the American Heart Association takes a middle position, recommending soft, tub-packaged margarine (which is less hydrogenated) over both the stick kind and butter. But TFAs are also in some fried foods, chips, crackers and cookies, where hydrogenation retards spoilage....

The conception of this highly anticipated Netflix film was not easy. Initially announced by del Toro in 2008 and set to be released around 2013, the project went through numerous changes before eventually being plunged into development hell, mainly due to conflicts surrounding the narrative of the movie and the budget. Later in 2017, Patrick McHale (known for his Emmy award-winning miniseries Over the Garden Wall) was announced to co-write the script, but this was also suspended when no studios were willing to provide the financing....

MORE: All-Stars hilariously react to Fergie’s bizarre national anthem During All-Star media availability, Guillermo asked the NBA star to describe his perfect salad. “I don’t have a perfect salad, I need protein, I need a vegetable, I need a fruit," James said. Noted: LeBron James is NOT a salad person. Congrats, Guillermo!

If you aren’t a huge fan of roguelites that make you go all the way back to the start, you’ll be pleased to know that Gunfire Reborn does, in fact, have a save feature that lets you keep all of your goodies and experience when you’re ready to quit so you can step away from the computer and rest your poor, aching eyes (and wrists) for the day. First things first: Gunfire Reborn isn’t about autosaving....

Gabriel Martinelli put the Gunners ahead with his ninth goal of the season at the end of the first half on Saturday and Arsenal continued to dominate the game until the last 10 minutes. Yet Arteta could only watch on as Callum Robinson’s cross found Fleck, who rifled home an equaliser his side barely deserved. “I am very disappointed. We gave away two points,” Gunners head coach Arteta said....

A new 10K is to be instituted in the Millenium City of Gurgaon. The first edition of the Gurgaon 10K will be held on Sunday, the 20th of September 2015. The first of its kind event in Gurgaon will engage all age groups who believe in holistic fitness and outdoor activities. The event has been described as an opportunity for participants to show their support for creating a greener Gurgaon by coming out in large numbers....

Kashyap became the first male Indian badminton player to make the quarter-finals at an Olympic event and Guru says that achievement gave the others self-belief. Kashyap had become the first Indian men badminton player to reach the quarterfinals of the Olympics in London last year and Guru said his performance instilled self-belief among his fellow shuttlers to do well at the international level. “Men singles have always been in the limelight for Prakash (Padukone) sir and Gopi ( Pullela Gopichand) sir and seniors like Arvind, Chetan and Anup....

Vonelli’s eighth doctor was Leo Galland, author of ““The Four Pillars of Healing’’ (330 pages. Random House. $24), who diagnosed a wide variety of food sensitivities. He put Vonelli on a strict diet and weaned him from his drugs. Seven years later Vonelli’s life is moving again. Symptom-free, he is back at work and taking night classes. Galland told Vonelli his problem was leaky-gut syndrome, the unhappily named condition that some researchers say is implicated in dozens of diseases....

Originally releasing on PC, H1Z1 combines fast-paced shooter elements with vehicles in last-man-standing combat. The open beta for the PS4 went live a couple of days ago after a short closed beta concluded, and since no end date has been announced for it, it seems the game will be free-to-play for some time - perhaps even following Fortnite’s lead as a permanently free-to-play title. Perhaps because it is free, combined with the fact that there are no other realistic military-style shooters on PS4, the H1Z1 open beta has been drawing in an impressive number of players....

The homepage for the U.S. Federal Depository Library Program was briefly changed on Saturday evening, CBS News reported, to include a message that said: “Hacked by Iran Cuber Security Group Hackers. This is only small part of Iran’s cyber ability! We’re always ready.” The website could not be accessed shortly after the image of Trump appeared and remained down in the early hours of Sunday morning. A spokesperson for the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency, which is a division of the Department of Homeland Security, said the source of the hack could not yet be confirmed....

There are four main bosses in Hades who need to be defeated to reach the end of the game, as well as some optional ones. The Mirror of Night is an item in Zagreus’ room that allows him to trade darkness for new perks and abilities. Each ability has two versions, and later on, in the game players can refund their spent darkness to swap out powers and try new ones....

With Hades 2, Supergiant is continuing the story of the Underworld right where players left off, but from a different perspective. Players will be fighting their way through the Underworld as another child of Hades: Melinoë. Her story centers around something rather different from Zagreus’ own, rescuing Hades. To do this she must defeat the Titan of Time himself, Chronos, who has broken free from Tartarus and threatens to destroy the world....

Hib disease is now rare in the United States, but it continues to be a serious childhood illness in areas where the vaccine isn’t widely available. Symptoms Hib bacteria get into the body through the nose and mouth, where it can linger for a while without causing any symptoms. In some cases, however, the bacteria spread to the bloodstream and to other parts of the body. This is called invasive Hib disease....

Bjornsson is a former basketball player who later competed in strongman competitions for Iceland. In 2020, he surpassed the strongman deadlift record of 500 kilograms (1,102 pounds) with a mark of 1,105 pounds, breaking Hall’s record. “Thor” also won the 2018 World’s Strongest Man competition, and has won numerous records since 2012. Winner of the 2017 World’s Strongest Man competition, Hall was Britain’s Strongest Man for five straight years. He holds the record for the Log Lift competition at 470 pounds, and holding 1,021 pounds via the deadlift with straps....

Kiko, 11, was used as a ‘breeding machine’ to earn its previous owners nearly $177,000, her rescuers said. The feline was relentlessly bred to produce more than 70 kittens that were sold for up to $2,500 each. Kiko and her 9-year-old son Nim arrived at Fylde Coast Cats in Blackpool, England, last month in terrible condition and looking “grubby and dirty.” They were suffering from feline calicivirus, a highly contagious virus that causes breathing problems and oral disease....

Thankfully, all signs seem to point to Half-Life Alyx, which will bridge the events between Half-Life and Half-Life 2, as being remarkable. This evidence now includes testimony from Phil Spencer, the head of Xbox. RELATED: Xbox Boss Says ‘No One is Asking for VR’ Phil Spencer discussed the title while going over Project Scarlett’s lack of VR capability. Spencer had previously noted that the next iteration of the Xbox wouldn’t be going in that direction, despite the fact that PCs, PlayStation, and even the Switch have more than dabbled in the realm of virtual reality....