VALLETTA， Nov. 18 (Xinhua) -- Around 80 percent of family businesses in Malta have had an increase in turnover over the past 12 months， according to the family business survey conducted by Pricewaterhouse Coopers (PwC).


The results were published during the Family Business Forum organised by PwC and the Bank of Valletta (BOV).


The PwC family business survey interviews thousands of senior executives from across 50 countries. In Malta， as many as 98 percent of all businesses are small to medium in size， with the vast majority being family run. They currently make up about 80 percent of local employment.


The survey also found that 60 percent of family businesses surveyed generate an average of 24 percent of turnover from overseas markets， and as many as 52 percent of family businesses list the establishment of new entrepreneurial ventures as a key priority.


However， this survey also revealed that only 20 percent of family businesses in Malta have a robust， documented， and communicated succession plan in place. Less than half of family businesses in Malta report that the family and business strategy are completely aligned. This is considerably lower than the global average， which is around 69 percent.


In a government press release published Friday， Malta's economy minister Chris Cardona spoke about the recently introduced Family Business Act.


The minister noted how the new legislation would guide and provide strategic planning and processes that would allow such businesses to explore and expand their ventures abroad. Enditem


PARIS Cheap Toni Kukoc Jersey , March 20 (Xinhua) -- Formula One German Grand Prix has been crossed off this year's list of races as there is no available venue for the July 19 race.


Formula One's governing body the FIA has issued a revised calendar featuring just 19 races instead of the original 20.


2014 hosts Hockenheim was expected to stage the race again in 2015 but the venue was never officially confirmed.


On Thursday the managing director of the Hockenheim track Georg Seiler said it was too late now to organize it but they planned to host the German GP in 2016 and 2018.


Is It Healthy To Follow A Low Carb Diabetic Diet


Following a low carb diabetic diet is sometimes recommended to those that suffer from this illness. But is it healthy? Well it really depends on how the individual interprets low carb. The British Dietetic Association and the Food Standards Agency have expressed concern that people following low carb diets may be putting themselves at further risk.


People have tended to ignore the research as these low carb diets can result in very fast weight loss especially in the short term. Protein foods are very filling thus helping you to eat less. But eating too much protein can result in the over manufacturer of ketones, your body鈥檚 response to starvation. It is these ketones that are linked to bad breath, nausea and dizziness often associated with these diets.


It is more sensible to follow a long term method of losing weight by eating all of the food groups in moderation. It is not easy to stick to a diet that eliminates whole food groups as it can become very monotonous eating the same food day in and day out.


Carbohydrates are an essential component of our diet. We need to eat some every day in order to maintain health. Not all carbohydrates are created equal though and most people think of white bread Cheap John Paxson Jersey , rice and potatoes when they think of carbs. While it would make sense to reduce your consumption of these foods, you should not cut out carbohydrates completely.


Type 2 diabetes, also known as late onset diabetes Cheap Zach LaVine Jersey , is caused either when the insulin the body produces fails to control blood sugar properly or when the pancreas fails to produce enough insulin. Having too much sugar in your blood causes excessive thirst, fainting and can lead to stroke and an increased risk of heart disease.


Eating carbohydrates that release a lot of glucose (natural sugar) very quickly into your bloodstream makes diabetes more difficult to control. When eating carbohydrates, you should choose whole grain high fiber varieties. Not only will these help to fill you up and provide the nutrients you need Cheap Michael Jordan Jersey , but you may also gain added protection from certain forms of cancer.


If you want to eat potatoes then eat jacket potatoes or those boiled in their skins. Avoid chips and roasted and try not to add butter or other fats as a dressing.


In order to lose weight, you need to combine more exercise with eating less. Exercise is beneficial in the treatment of diabetes. Just make sure you take your doctor鈥檚 advice before starting a new program. Aim to lose 1 to 2 pounds a week. The more gradual your weight loss the less likely you are to put it all back on again. Don鈥檛 put any particular food off limits as that will only cause you to crave it more. Obviously you cannot eat cakes and biscuits every day, but having the odd diabetic chocolate won鈥檛 hurt.


Follow a low carb diabetic diet to kick start your weight loss but consider switching to a long term weight management program as soon as you can.


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VANCOUVER, Feb. 15 (Xinhua) -- A Canadian living in the western city of Calgary has just found her long-lost brother by posting a message online on New Year's Eve.


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