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Political perils, profits of a military response to terror
Analysis: If PM doesn't act tough, Lieberman could outflank him – just as Netanyahu outflanked Peres in 1996.
By REBECCA ANNA STOIL
Published: MARCH 25, 2011 02:15
IDF Soldiers 311 (R)
(photo credit: REUTERS)
If Kadima had a patent on the name "Operation Cast Lead," it could have made good money in the past 24 hours from the number of times that Likud security hard-liners, including MKs Miri Regev and Danny Danon, invoked as a threat the name of the 2008 operation carried out in the last weeks of the Olmert administration.
Rockets are falling in the south, inching toward the Tel Aviv suburbs and Jerusalem, a bellwether for internal security, experienced Thursday its first major bombing in years. At the highest levels of the government, an air of wait-and-see prevails.
But the political climate is anything but quiet regarding calls for tough action against terror, particularly in the Gaza Strip.
The coalition – and the opposition – are rattling their sabers.
Although security and diplomatic considerations certainly should trump political ones in deciding to call out the troops, political concerns frequently follow close behind. Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu is no stranger to security as a political asset, but could it play against him this time? In 1996, Binyamin Netanyahu bet an election on the slogan promising peace with security. In a story that would become one of the apocryphal tales of modern-day Israeli politics, Netanyahu initially suffered from a 20-point deficit in the polls behind his only opponent, then-prime minister Shimon Peres. But as spring 1996 drew Israel closer and closer to the polls, a series of suicide attacks – including the back-to-back bombings of Jerusalem's Number 18 bus – killed 59 Israelis. Peres's support plummeted – by two days before the election, the incumbent's lead had decreased to 2%. The free-fall continued, and Netanyahu emerged victorious by a historically miniscule margin of 29,457 votes.
Netanyahu's American campaign style combined well with his simple message that he could bring Israelis the security that they craved in the shadow of shattered post-Oslo optimism.
Now, ironically, a decade and a half later, Netanyahu has to ask again: will security sell? Elections are still far away, but the prime minister, who has a reputation as an ardent poll-watcher, knows what every Israeli political hack has noted in recent months: Kadima is ahead. Furthermore, on Netanyahu's right, Israel Beiteinu threatens to grab votes away from the Likud among those who could be disappointed should the government fail to act aggressively against terror.
Lieberman could play Netanyahu, in other words, to Netanyahu's Peres.
A strong operation against terror – if it was successful – could help Netanyahu regain support on the right, support lost over everything from his Bar-Ilan University two-state speech to the 10-month settlement freeze, and that continues to slip as Likud hard-liners repeat calls for action against Hamas in Gaza without receiving an answer.
Netanyahu, however, also has points to lose in such an operation. He cannot ignore the possibility of a second Goldstone Report, of providing more meat for Kadima's constant chorus that the prime minister is isolating Israel on the international scene.
Sitting proverbially next to Netanyahu is a man who has nothing to lose.
Defense Minister Ehud Barak has nowhere to go but up in the polls, as the leader of a faction that currently seems unlikely to surpass the minimum number of votes to make it into the Knesset.
The latest scenario bandied about in Jerusalem is that Barak will try and find himself a place in the Likud Knesset list.
Likud insiders do not believe that Netanyahu will be able to offer Barak a guaranteed slot, meaning that the former Labor leader would have to run in the party's primaries. Barak would need to enlist support among people in the party who were his rivals for almost two decades.
What better way to generate support on the right than pushing for – and then standing at the head of – a successful operation in Gaza? Barak may have been accused of reluctance in Operation Cast Lead, but he has much less to lose in Spring 2011 than in Winter 2008 – at least politically.
Ultimately, as in 2008, or before that in 2004, the decision to launch a major operation in Gaza is likely to have more to do with Kassams and Grads than with polls.
But if – or when – the tanks and APCs roll into Khan Yunis or Gaza City, the opinion poll considerations won't be far behind.


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Images of Diversity - 17 steps
"At first, when I started to work as a football coach in our village, only boys used to come to the training. When I first said that girls should also come, it caused an awful fuss: boys seemed bewildered asking how could that be, saying that there was no place for girls in football and things like that. "- says Aram, the protagonist of our video story.
Aram lives in Tsitelsopeli village of Marneuli municipality. Neighboring villages populated with ethnic Armenians, Azerbaijanis and Georgians are just 17 steps away from each other.
For instance, the village Maradisi is also 17 steps away from Aram's village. In the Georgian-language school Natia and Nino Guseinovas are studying. They also formed the girls' football team and make their own contribution to strengthening women and promoting gender equality in this region.
Director and Cameraman: Mariam Samushia
Assistant: Liaman Mamedova
Project Manager: Eka Chitanava

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Pumpherston and Uphall Station Community Primary School has been praised for its positive relationships between children and staff.
The school, received praise in a number of areas following a recent routine inspection by Education Scotland.
Inspectors highlighted a number of key strengths including the high quality, inclusive ethos which permeates the school, resulting in children, staff and stakeholders feeling valued and respected, the quality of the learning experiences in the nursery and the leadership of the headteacher in creating the conditions for staff to build on their strengths and take forward the agenda for school improvement.
The report also noted that the pupils are happy, confident and caring children who are eager to learn, they have a strong voice and contribute enthusiastically to bringing about change in their school.
Executive councillor for education, David Dodds, said: "This is a fantastic report for Pumpherston and Uphall Station Community Primary and everyone involved with the school should take great pride in their work. It is wonderful to hear of the inclusive ethos that is embodied throughout the school and the fact that pupils are so enthusiastically involved in school life. With this attitude I'm under no hesitation that the school will continue to thrive and achieve in the future.
Inspectors also recommended that the school continues to strengthen approaches to planning, tracking and monitoring to identify which interventions are having the greatest impact on outcomes for all children and raises attainment and achievement.
Acting Headteacher Sarah Burton added: "We are delighted to have received such a positive report and I have to commend all the staff here at the school for the fantastic work they put in on a daily basis to deliver for our pupils. The report is great testament to the work of my predecessor, Steven Eagleson who was headteacher at the time of the inspection and to the positive contribution of parents and the wider school community.
There are always areas to work on and I can assure parents and carers that every member of staff will continue to work towards providing pupils with the very best environment for learning. We always try to put the pupils at the heart of everything we do at the school, allowing them to partly shape their own learning and it is great to see the inspectors have acknowledged this."


WASHINGTON -- A half-dozen Democrats on Wednesday introduced articles of impeachment against President Donald Trump, accusing him of obstruction of justice and other offenses, in a long-shot effort that stands little chance in the Republican-led House.
Indeed, the large majority of Democrats seem intent on having nothing to do with the effort either as lawmakers await the results of special counsel Robert Mueller's investigation into ties between the Trump campaign and Russia. Democratic leaders have argued that the impeachment campaign riles up Trump's GOP base, a critical bloc in next year's midterm elections.
"We have taken this action because of great concerns for the country and our Constitution and our national security and our democracy," Rep. Steve Cohen, D-Tenn., said at a news conference to announce the effort.
The obstruction of justice allegation stems from Trump's firing of FBI Director James Comey, which the lawmakers say was designed to delay and impede an investigation.
Cohen and other leaders of the impeachment effort disagreed that their effort could hurt Democrats in next year's congressional elections.
"I think the Democratic base needs to be activated. The Democratic base needs to know there are members of Congress willing to stand up against this president," Cohen said.
Gutierrez said he wasn't afraid to support the resolution despite the concerns of some fellow Democrats.
"I see a crime and I have a responsibility to dial 911 immediately. I don't call and try to reach my consensus with all my neighbors and all my friends and those whose opinion I might seek out," Gutierrez said.
"House Democrats lack a positive message and are completely unwilling to work across the aisle, so instead they've decided to support a baseless radical effort that the vast majority of Americans disagree with," said spokesman Michael Ahrens.


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Command & Conquer: Red Alert — видеоигра в жанре 2.5D, стратегия в реальном времени, разработанная и изданная Electronic Arts эксклюзивно для iOS. Выпущена в App Store в октябре 2009 года. В игре есть две фракции, Советский Союз и Альянс, которые ранее появлялись в Command & Conquer: Red Alert и Command & Conquer: Red Alert 2, а также третья фракция, Империя Восходящего Солнца из Command & Conquer: Red Alert 3, кампанию которой возможно было приобрести в приложении.

Сюжет
Действие игры происходит после событий Red Alert 2: Yuri's Revenge и до поражения СССР в начале Red Alert 3. Таким образом, второе путешествие во времени, которое произошло во время Red Alert 3, ещё не произошло, отсюда и наличие таких технологий, как Призма-танки и Призма-башни, которые были удалены в Red Alert 3.

После глобальной войны между Советским Союзом и его союзниками с одной стороны и остальным миром с другой Москва вот-вот падёт. СССР решает, что пора разработать свою собственную машину времени с использованием технологий Альянса. События в игре приводят к тому, что Советский Союз приобретает технологии путешествий во времени.

Геймплей
Игра сохраняет основную механику стратегии в реальном времени из серии Command & Conquer. Она во многом переняла игровой процесс от Command & Conquer: Red Alert 3, как и Red Alert Mobile, выпущенная на Java. Строительство базы, сбор ресурсов и управление армией остались нетронутыми. База игрока сосредоточена на строительной площадке, с помощью которой строятся дополнительные здания — нефтеперерабатывающие заводы для получения прибыли, электростанции для энергопитания базы, технологические сооружения или производственные мощности (казармы, военные заводы).

Противоборствующие фракции собирают ресурсы с рудных полей, используя перерабатывающие заводы, а затем используют эти ресурсы для строительства военных баз и войск. Механика сбора оптимизирована, поэтому здесь нет рудокопов и функционируют перерабатывающие заводы, которые обеспечивают стабильный денежный доход. Постройки образуют неглубокое, но широкое дерево технологий с множеством юнитов и зданий. Помощниками игрока-командующего выступают офицер связи Ева МакКенна (Альянс) и снайпер Наташа Волкова (СССР).

Вся игра работает через сенсорное управление. Юниты возможно выбирать и перемещать, нажимая на них, а затем на различные доступные области поля боя. Также можно выбрать, в каком досягаемом месте можно построить то или иное здание. По полю боя возможно перемещать камеру с помощью перетаскивания и прокручивания на сенсорном экране, и увеличивать и уменьшать масштаб карты, зажимая экран пальцами. Разработчики также включили кнопку для выбора всех юнитов и их группировки, избавляя от неудобного нажатия на экран.

Две однопользовательские советские и союзнические кампании включают в себя всего по 5 миссий каждая (несмотря на то, что на веб-сайте EA Mobile, рекламирующем игру, их всего 12). Режим «Схватки» предоставляет ещё пару карт (две из них возможно отдельно приобрести в приложении). Всего в игре 12 различных игровых карт в режиме «Схватки».

Войска
У игроков есть выбор между двумя фракциями — Советским Союзом и Альянсом. Каждая фракция имеет свой уникальный набор юнитов и зданий. Разнообразный список пехотных, транспортных и воздушных подразделений обеспечивает широкий спектр стратегических вариантов. Он разработан таким образом, что у каждой фракции есть аналог подразделения противоположной фракции, включая штурмовых псов и боевых медведей, дирижаблей «Киров» и реактивных истребителей «Аполлон». И у Альянса, и у СССР есть базовая и противотанковая пехота, лёгкий и тяжёлый танк, а также лёгкие, тяжёлые самолёты и самолёты-перехватчики. Между этими подразделениями есть некоторые различия, но по большей части Легионер равен солдату Тесла, танк «Паладин» — тяжёлому безымянному советскому танку, а дирижабль Киров — бомбардировщику «Центуриону».

Юниты в игре взяты из различных прошлых и настоящих игр Red Alert, таких как боевые медведи и истребители «Апполон» из Red Alert 3, а также Призма-танки и танки класса «Апокалипсис» из Red Alert 2. Игра также поставляется с собственным набором новых юнитов, которые не присутствовали в других играх Red Alert. Большинство зданий сохранили свой дизайн из Red Alert 2, за исключением некоторых зданий, таких как лаборатория Альянса, которая использует свой дизайн из Red Alert 3. В данной игре нет верфей и военно-морских подразделений.

Уникальными для кампании являются два коммандос Red Alert: Таня Адамс и Наташа Волкова. Таня вооружена двумя пистолетами и может взрывать строения с помощью зарядов C-4, а Наташа умеет уничтожать вражескую пехоту выстрелов в голову и вызывать удары с воздуха по зданиям. Две героини широко представлены в обеих кампаниях игры.

Некоторые миссии идентичны своим аналогам из Red Alert Mobile по сюжету и целям, но используют совершенно другие карты. Обе игры также имеют уникальные карты, и, хотя в Red Alert Mobile в целом больше миссий, они также короче. Во время миссии сохранение не разрешено, но игра автоматически сохраняется после каждой завершённой карты.

Разработка
Игра была создана подразделением Electronic Arts EA Romania. О данной игре было объявлено на выставке Electronic Entertainment Expo 2009. На стенде Electronic Arts была представлена игровая демоверсия игры. В сентябре 2009 года были раскрыты дополнительные подробности, а также множество новых скриншотов, демонстрирующих игру. Electronic Arts также объявила о выпуске дополнительного обновления для игры, а именно введения в игру мультиплеера, позволяющего игрокам играть друг с другом через Wi-Fi и Bluetooth. В 2010 году компания хотела выпустить дополнение для игры, включив в неё новую фракцию, Империю Восходящего Солнца, а также новые юниты как для Советов, так и для союзников. В том же году игра была дополнительно выпущена на iPad.

В августе 2014 года Electronic Arts удалила игру из App Store, так как не обновила игру до последней версии iOS.

Command & Conquer: Red Alert — Empire of the Rising Sun
Дополнение, не имеющее аналога для Red Alert Mobile, посвящено приходу к власти Империи Восходящего Солнца и добавляет ещё 5 миссий в кампании Альянса и Советского Союза. Игрока информирует сам император в образе Джорджа Такэя, который изображает его в Red Alert 3. В какой-то момент после выпуска игры EA, по-видимому, потеряла права на использование образа Такэя, и его портрет был заменён менее известным человеком с усами.

В дополнении также присутствует Идзуми — японская школьница, которая также является экстрасенсорным коммандос с ужасающими способностями. Идзуми играет заметную роль во время подготовки Японии к завоеванию мира и немного отличается от Тани и Наташи в отношении игрового процесса. Как и Юрико, Идзуми может издавать психический крик, который уничтожает все пехотные подразделения вокруг неё. Кроме того, она может уничтожить все вражеские подразделения и сооружения тремя психическими взрывами, причём ровно тремя, независимо от того, атакует ли она обычного призывника или советский танк «Апокалипсис». Арсенал Империи в целом похож на арсенал СССР и Альянса — штурмовые псы заменяются синоби, а тяжёлые танки уступают место танкам «Цунами».

В кампании значительно была увеличена сложность. В то время как базовая игра позволяла игроку накапливать танки и просто топить ИИ в юнитах большую часть времени, расширение оказывает гораздо большее давление на игрока. Особенно жестокой является вторая миссия, которая оставляет имперцев в меньшинстве, с превосходящим вооружением врага и со строгим ограничением по времени.

Критика

Обозреватель веб-сайта Pocket Gamer Трейси Эриксон отмечает, что несмотря на многочисленные проблемы в игре и игровом процессе, они не делают Red Alert ужасной игрой.

Обозреватель веб-сайта IGN Леви Бьюкенен считает, что «миссии предлагают очень мало разнообразия — обычно игроку приказывают уничтожить всё на своём пути или захватить базу. Время от времени есть некоторые дополнительные цели, но было бы неплохо увидеть больше разнообразия миссий, помимо "убей их всех"». Критик пишет: «Red Alert — очень и очень привлекательная игра. <..> Дизайн устройства хорош. Например, когда вы увеличиваете масштаб танка, вы можете видеть детали на всех панелях. Есть несколько приятных эффектов, таких как треск тесла-башен и взрывы разбомбленных баз. Игра сопровождается отличными звуковыми эффектами и хрустящей гитарной музыкой». Подводя итоги, Бькенен отмечает: «Command & Conquer: Red Alert — хорошее начало. Сенсорное управление работает очень хорошо, особенно вкладки, позволяющие быстро назначать отряды. Но и здесь есть некоторые заминки. Не хватает карт ни в основных кампаниях, ни в "Схватке". Миссии слишком линейны и слишком сильно полагаются на грубую силу, а не на реальную стратегию. <..> Трудно с энтузиазмом рекомендовать Red Alert, несмотря на то, что она предлагает пару часов удовольствия».

Обозреватель веб-сайта Hardcore Gaming 101 Леннарт Бачман отмечает, что фракции Альянса и СССР достаточно сбалансированы, и что разнообразие миссий в игре «в целом приличное. Сложность, с другой стороны, немного похожа на американские горки. Некоторые миссии тривиальны и просто требуют от игрока выполнения инструкций, в то время как другие требуют быстрого расширения и захвата стратегических позиций на карте. <…> Red Alert — достойная игра, которая знает ограничения своего окружения».

Примечания

Ссылки
 Официальный сайт
 Red Alert в EA Mobile
 Red Alert на MobyGames
Обзоры

Игры для iOS
Компьютерные игры 2009 года
Command & Conquer
Многопользовательские и однопользовательские игры
Компьютерные игры, разработанные в США
Компьютерные игры о путешествиях во времени
Стратегии в реальном времени
Компьютерные игры, разработанные Electronic Arts
Продолжения компьютерных игр
Компьютерные игры в жанре альтернативная история
Пропаганда в США

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Q: test -R True if the shell variable VAR is set and is a name reference First I follow this answer then I search about test -v then https://linuxcommand.org/lc3_man_pages/testh.html shows that there is an R option.
test -R seems related to name preference.
Then I search name reference, Then I found out What is a "name reference" variable-attribute?
But I still not sure **named reference ** mean?
array1=([11]="triage" 51=["trajectory"] 129=["dynamic law"])

for i in 10 11 12 30 {50..51} {128..130}; do
        if [ -v 'array1[i]' ]; then
                echo "Variable 'array1[$i]' is defined"
        else
                echo "Variable 'array1[$i]' not exist"
        fi
done
declare -n array1=$1
printf '\t%s\n' "${array1[@]}"

if [ -R 'array1' ]; then
        echo "Yes"
        else echo "no"
fi

Since the last if block returns no, which means it's not a name reference.
then how to based on above code block to demo named reference

A: A "name reference" variable is a variable that refers to another variable by name.
$ foo='hello world'
$ declare -n bar=foo
$ echo "$bar"
hello world
$ bar='goodbye'
$ echo "$foo"
goodbye

$ [[ -R foo ]] && echo nameref
$ [[ -R bar ]] && echo nameref
nameref

In the example above, the variable foo is ordinary while bar is a name reference variable, referring to the foo variable.  Accessing the value $bar accesses $foo, and setting bar sets foo.
Name references are useful in various ways, for example when passing arrays to a function:
worker () {
    local -n tasks="$1"
    local -n hosts="$2"

    for host in "${hosts[@]}"; do
        for task in "${tasks[@]}"; do
            # run "$task" on "$host"
        done
    done
}

mytasks=( x y z )
myhosts=( a b c )

my_otherhosts=( k l m )

worker mytasks myhosts        # run my tasks on my hosts
worker mytasks my_otherhosts  # run my tasks on my other hosts

The worker function above receives two strings as arguments. These strings are names of arrays. By using local with -n, I declare both tasks and hosts as name reference variables, referring to the named variables.  As the variables whose name I pass to the function are arrays, I may use the name reference variables as arrays in the function.
The error in your code is that a name reference variable can not be an array, which is what your array1 variable is, which is why you get no as the output from your if statement.  This error is also mentioned by the shell when you run your code:
$ bash script
Variable 'array1[10]' not exist
Variable 'array1[11]' is defined
Variable 'array1[12]' is defined
Variable 'array1[30]' not exist
Variable 'array1[50]' not exist
Variable 'array1[51]' not exist
Variable 'array1[128]' not exist
Variable 'array1[129]' not exist
Variable 'array1[130]' not exist
script: line 10: declare: array1: reference variable cannot be an array
        triage
        51=[trajectory]
        129=[dynamic law]
no

You could have another variable refer to array1, though:
declare -n array2=array1

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I have made these tortellini with frozen won ton wrappers instead of a regular pasta dough. The wontons wrappers cook much faster then regular pasta dough, so for the filling I used chopped cooked shrimp, mixed them with egg white, white wine, salt and pepper .
Chef, what was the broth? Please advise. Thank you!
Hans – is the poached egg customary? Either way, I think is a great enhancement !!
It's a raw egg yolk, which I add to all my broth and consommes when possible. Stir it in the hot soup and let It steep for a minute or two. It will add debt and flavor.


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CFP: Licensing spaces, things and people
Licensing spaces, things and people
RGS-IBG Conference, Edinburgh 3rd – 5th July 2012
Sponsored by the Social and Cultural Geography Research Group
Organisers: James Kneale, UCL, and David Beckingham, University of Cambridge
How do states ensure security without directly intervening in the affairs of individuals? Several decades of discussion have expanded our conception of governmentality, its workings and its consequences, but it may be time to consider the work of a modest, ubiquitous but extraordinarily effective technology in solving this problem. In Law's Dream of a Common Knowledge (2003) socio-legal theorist Mariana Valverde suggests that one of the common ways in which this dilemma is managed is through the legal technology of the license, and these insights have proved fruitful to Nick Blomley, Phil Hubbard, and other geographers.
Licensing, for Valverde, represents a flexible form of governmentality that works in unexpected ways. It may well be a form of police science, but it often relies upon private individuals like publicans for its effectiveness, "contracting out the governmental work of preventing disorder and monitoring risks to the private sector". In Britain the licensing of alcohol was administered by amateurs (magistrates) – and not the central or local state – for over 450 years, with pronounced local differences. Licensing is also dependent upon and produces a particular form of ad hoc, non-expert knowledge ("the epistemology of detail"), which does not always grant power but may instead be a burden – barstaff, for example, have a 'duty to know' whether a patron is too drunk to be served.
Valverde's conception of licensing also allows practice and the non-human back into debates about governmentality. Licensing governs and reshapes spaces, temporalities, and activities. We invite papers that explore how governing 'uses' in this way works on both people and things, from the everyday to the apparently exceptional – including but not restricted to foodstuffs, weeds, professional associations, advertising boards, pets, alcohol, firearms and drugs.
We welcome papers on any form of licensing which makes a difference to spaces, allowing us to trace these and other issues:
The uncertain outcomes of governing through licensing
Histories and geographies of licensing (legal and cultural, at a variety of scales)
Licensing and expert/non-expert knowledges
Licensing and the differences between action, habit and identity (with reference to sexuality, drunkenness, etc)
The objects of licensing and the role of objects in licensing space
All titles and abstracts (max 250 words) should be submitted to James Kneale j.kneale@ucl.ac.uk or David Beckingham djb79@cam.ac.uk by Monday the 23rd January 2012 at the latest, as the deadline for completed sessions is much earlier than usual this year.
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From a small manufacturing set up in 1956, Embee has now grown to a full-fledged industrial complex. Over the years, the company has manufactured a complete range of automated rotary printing machines, and is the first company to introduce laser technology for textile screen stripping. Embee is also the only company in India to provide automated colour preparation systems.
Please give us brief background information about your company. Take us through the journey over the years.
A company and first of all a family. Embee, a family organisation since the beginning has a strong belief in unity with mutual understanding and co-operation among the family members.
Established in 1956, Embee had a small, humble beginning by manufacturing textile trolleys. Today, we manufacture complete automated rotary printing machine, we are the first company to introduce laser technology for textile screen stripping, we are the only company in India to provide automated colour preparation systems. So, innovation has always been one of our core strengths, which is why Embee has led to significant growth, and this is how we kept in believing ourself and motivating our team to excel and grow further.
What were your recent offerings to the textile industry and what are their USPs as compared to its competitors?
Embee manufactures the complete range rotary printing machine systems, which comprises the rotary printing machine that enables to print in any type of fabric like fashion fabric, home furnishing fabric, etc. We are also into rotary screen engraving and stripping machines, which helps to engrave and strip the screens, and we have colour preparation systems that helps in the mixing and preparation of colours that can be printed on the fabrics. This is one of the automated machines that we have manufactured. Apart from this, Embee also provides washing systems and many other accessories.
How was the response to the recently-concluded ITMACH event in Gandhinagar?
This is the second time we are participating in ITMACH and the response was very good. Since we are into this industry for more than six decades, we have well established market in Ahmedabad and many directors and top level executives took time and visited our stall.
We exhibited our two latest developments. Servo Individual Drive System in rotary screen printing systems and LaserBird, which is the world's first laser stripping machine exclusively for textile rotary screen. We received huge success for both of these products.
LaserBird is the next big revolution for textile rotary printing. A non-hazardous, chemical free, hassle free and economical screen stripping alternative with laser technology.
Most of the visitors took keen interest in our rotary screen printing machine with servo individual drive system, InfiniumiD. This machine is our best selling premium product. InfiniumiD is an ideal option for customer who prefers individual drive system. The printing blanket as well as all printing heads is provided with superior quality individual servo motors. Customers expect printing machine to be flexible, energy efficient, perfect print fitting even in long printing runs. InfiniumiD not only fulfills these expectations but also provides easy repeat settings, touchscreen interface for smooth operation, easy to use main touch operated control panel with remote assistance.
Embee is also one of the leading players in providing technologies for the printing segment. In this segment, what are the various technologies on offer?
InfiniumiD is one the prime products that we offer; it is a perfect solution for the printers who are demanding a state of the art machine, which gives high accuracy, sharp printing results, high volume and high speed printing.
InfiniumiD provides flexibility to print on variety of delicate fabrics, which has hassle-free operations. We have designed InfiniumiD to be a state-of-the-art machine as it is developed with B&N Automation (Europe) through a technical tie-up which is the world leader in automation. We have recently launched a revolutionary product – LaserBird, which has completely changed the process of reusing the textile rotary printing screens. Hence, we aim to develop and focus on such breakthrough technologies and products which can bring a revolutionary change in the textile industry.
A lot of Chinese products are flooding the Indian market. How do you look at this competition?
Our primary focus is to deliver top quality and provide high efficiency and maximum returns with our products and solutions. We are very focused with what we are doing and it's just matter of time to convince the customers.
Digital printing is the latest buzz in the textile industry. Any plans in this?
We are very focused right now with our rotary printing machine and there is good scope for rotary printing machine for next 10-15 years. While talking about digital printing machine, Embee is a innovation driven company and we have a R&D who keeps tab on the latest technology an its application in textile printing industry. Further, we are surely having a big plan to enter into digital textile printing machinery market.
The principle disadvantage of rotary screen printing is the high fixed cost of the equipment. How are you tackling this?
We don't consider it as a disadvantage; it is an investment because Embee's rotary printing machine delivers highest and quickest returns. Infinium is a solution for modern day textile printer. It opens a lot of opportunities for textile printers to print on variety of fabrics from fashion fabrics to home furnishing fabrics, patterns ranging from simple to complex printing for which printers don't need to buy 2-3 times expensive European machines.
It gives power and confidence to Indian textile printers to print anything and compete in global printing textile market.
If in export, which are your major markets? What is the scope in these markets in the near future?
As far as abroad is concerned, we are Govt. Of India accredited star export house exporting to more than 40 countries worldwide and have doubled the sales in current year. Embee also have more than 80% market share in certain regions. We are constantly growing and expanding in new markets.
How do you think Make in India has progressed in the segment that your company deals with? What are your suggestions to give a boost to this revolutionary concept of Make in India?
From 1956, we have been producing machines and solutions for textile printing industry. Products like Endrings, emulsions, printing machines, color preparation systems and many other accessories which earlier Indian textile printers used to import from European markets is now manufactured at Embee. Make in India was always been our goal and to compete in international market.
What are your company's plans for the future -- expansion and diversification, if any? We have recently shifted to new factory area, which is more than 40,000 sq m for producing textile printing systems, which is one of the largest in India.
In terms of performance, how was the year 2017 for your company as well as the industry you are in? Despite of some revolutionary political moves like GST and demonetization, we have grown as compared to previous year.


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Saturday night fever for Glorious season ahead
Perth Glory football fans will kick-off the club's 20th anniversary with two consecutive home matches for the Hyundai A-League 2016/17 season culminating in a total of 14 matches at nib Stadium.
The draw means Glory will play one extra home match compared to last year, and will end its campaign with two back-to-back games at nib Stadium, as the Western Australians eye off a maiden Hyundai A–League championship.
To view the full fixtures download the Perth Glory FC 2016/17 Season Draw
The extra home fixture will allow fans and members to cheer on the team and its 12 WA born or raised players, including new Socceroos signings Adam Taggart, Rhys Williams, Chris Herd, favourite son Josh Risdon and Irish star striker Andy Keogh.
Of the 14 home games, eight (8) will be played on Saturday night, four (4) will be played on Sunday and there'll also be a Thursday and Friday night clash at nib Stadium.
Glory CEO Peter Filopoulos said despite a few setbacks regarding venue availability, he was pleased with the outcome.
"We have worked very hard and closely with Venues West and the FFA to ensure we get the best possible draw for our team and our fans this season."
"To be able to kick-off the year with two consecutive home games and to end the season with two in a row, gives our members and fan base some continuity and allows us to celebrate our 20 year history with a strong sense of purpose and intent" he said.
"We have aimed for the most family friendly schedule available and having the bulk of our home games on Saturday night will hopefully allow mums and dads to bring their kids along to see a new look Perth Glory, ready to give the A-League title a good shake".
While the opening and closing fixtures are favourable, Glory coach Kenny Lowe and his men won't escape the rigours of long distance travel.
Of the three matches to be played within eleven (11) days during November (13-24), two will be away.
Glory will also play three games within ten days between December 27 and January 5, two of which will also be on the road.
"That is a tough schedule, there's no denying it, but it's the best of a bad situation really. Ideally we'd love to have games a bit more spaced out but we're at the mercy of other venues and clubs around the league" he said.
Perth Glory's first blockbuster clash at home will be the Round Five fixture against last season's Grand Finalists, Western Sydney Wanders whom Glory will host twice this season. Glory is also investigating the possibility of using the Round as a double header, whereby Glory Women could play a W-League match as a curtain raiser.
Glory will also host Graham Arnold and his slick Sydney FC outfit and the Brisbane Roar twice.
Perth will open its 20-year anniversary campaign wearing its heritage jersey against the Central Coast Mariners at nib Stadium on Saturday, October 8.
Perth Glory 2016/17 season memberships are now on sale. Details HERE.


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Franklin Dewey Richards was a national commissioner of the United States Federal Housing Administration (FHA) and a general authority of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS Church).
From 1920 to 1922, Richards was a LDS Church missionary in the church's Eastern States Mission. During his mission, he was the president of the church's New York, Boston, and Brooklyn districts.
In 1923, Richards received a Bachelor of Laws degree from the University of Utah. He practiced law in Salt Lake City until being named as the first Utah director of the FHA. In 1947, he became the national commissioner of the FHA in Washington, D.C.. Richards resigned this position in 1952 and pursued a career in mortgage banking.
Prior to his call as a general authority in the LDS Church, Richards was president of the church's Northwestern States Mission. In 1960, he became an Assistant to the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles. He served in this capacity until 1976, when the position was discontinued. At this time, he became a member of the newly constituted First Quorum of the Seventy and the senior president of the Presidency of the Seventy. In 1983, he was released from the Presidency of the Seventy to serve as the president of the Washington D.C. Temple; he served in this position until 1986.
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Punjab govt changed Model town massacre FIR, interfering with trial: Tahirul Qadri
by Haider Ali | Published on June 24, 2016 (Edited June 28, 2016) 
LAHORE (Web Desk) – Chairman of Pakistan Awami Tehreek (PAT) Dr. Tahirul Qadri has once again alleged that the Sharif brothers were responsible for the killing of 14 of his party's workers during a protest in Model Town, which police brutally
LAHORE (Web Desk) – Chairman of Pakistan Awami Tehreek (PAT) Dr. Tahirul Qadri has once again alleged that the Sharif brothers were responsible for the killing of 14 of his party's workers during a protest in Model Town, which police brutally cracked down on some two years ago.
Talking to a local television channel, the PAT supremo said that the Punjab government had directly issued orders to the police to massacre his party's workers, adding that the Prime Minister and the Chief Minister had masterminded the whole affair.
Related: Model town commission report has evidence of CM Shahbaz involvement: Arif Nizami
"We never interfered with the judicial process. If the incumbent government has nothing to hide and doesn't want to shoot itself in the foot then it should publish the commission's report prepared by Justice Baqar Najafi," he said.
"The FIR for this case was only registered after an order from Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Raheel Sharif," he said.
"Even after that order, the FIR was changed to suit the ends of the government," he added.


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Ethics Speakers
Here you will find keynote speakers, who all are able to talk about Ethics. Click on the individual keynote speakers and read more about them and their keynotes.
Speakers about ethics (27)
Unni Turrettini
Award-winning author, researcher and recruitment expert helping leaders build deeper connections
Keynote speaker Unni Turrettini is a prolific speaker and award-winning author on a mission to restore trust and truth in executive leadership. Guiding firms through honest team building topics, Unni has an international point of view and draws...
Author and thought-leader inspiring his audience to pay attention to blind spots in their personal and professional life
Thought-leader and speaker Kevin McCarthy is the author of the bestselling book "BlindSpots: Why Good People Make Bad Choices". Kevin has been a high-demand international speaker for over 20 years, and he is an authentic and captivating...
Andrew Winston
A recognized expert on how businesses can find the Gold in going Green by tackling humanity's biggest challenges
Globally recognized writer and speaker Andrew Winston offers valuable insights on how businesses can profit by acknowledging the world's biggest challenges. Andrew is perhaps best known for his books "Green to Gold" and "The Big Pivot",...
Bruce Weinstein
CEO of the Institute of High-Character Leadership mastering high-character leadership with the Ethics Guy
Speaker Bruce Weinstein is the ultimate expert of business ethics. As the CEO of the Institute of High-Character Leadership, Bruce works closely with organizations such as RS&H, The Home Depot and the National Football League to help them...
Barjis Chohan
Social entrepreneur, multicultural fashion designer and a passionate advocate for diversity and inclusion in business
Our keynote speaker Barjis Chohan is a woman of many talents; a designer, social entrepreneur, and a passionate advocate for diversity and inclusion in business. She is a great speaker on topics ranging from womens' rights to making the arts...
Casey Lartigue
International Relations Advisor, vivid writer, Public Speaking teacher & Co-Founder of Teach North Korean Refugees
Our keynote speaker Casey Lartigue is a trusted authority and avid writer on international affairs and education. Lartigue is co-founder of Teach North Korean Refugees (TNKR), as well as a columnist with the Korea Times in Seoul. He teaches Public...
Bryan Seely
Cyber security expert and former U.S. Marine best-known for being the only hacker to ever wiretap the Secret Service & FBI
Keynote speaker Bryan Seely is a charismatic and entertaining speaker whose speaking career was launched by his TEDx talk "Wiretapping the Secret Service can be easy and fun". He is a renowned cyber security expert, ethical hacker, author and...
Alain Safa
Trainer, business owner, peace builder and poet transforming the lives of organisations and individuals for the better
Our keynote speaker Alain Safa is a Swedish Lebanese poet and transformation agent who empowers his clients through storytelling. His goal is to develop leaders with passion, joy, and a greater quality of life. He has 40 years of experience...
Arash Aazami
Entrepreneur and founder of Kamangir, system innovator and free thinker who developed the business model, the Path to Zero
Keynote speaker Arash Aazami is a social entrepreneur and innovator whose business model for how an energy supplier can earn more money by selling less energy has won awards from MIT and will undoubtedly pave the way for the sustainable energy of...
James Brett
Founder of Plant for Peace and inspirational speaker and presenter sharing his life story of overcoming challenges
Keynote speaker James Brett is an inspirational, honest and moving presenter. His life story is full of hardship and yet he has overcome his past and is the founder of Plant for Peace, an initiative to bring sustainable stability to countries...
Tracey Jones
Former officer in the United States Air Force and creator of Tremendous Leadership focusing on lifelong learning
Our keynote speaker Tracey Jones pushes her audiences to positive change through witty and down to earth talks. Tracey's journey of lifelong learning has provided her with nearly four decades of leadership experience in fields such as the military...
Anja Ringgren Lovén
Founder of DINNødhjælp Anja Ringgren Lovén holds inspiring and thought-provoking keynotes about her relief work in Nigeria
Our speaker Anja Ringgren Lovén holds eye-opening and inspiring keynotes on her relief work in Nigeria, where she helps the so-called 'Witch Children'. Based on her own experiences, Anja speaks about focussing on a cause, following her heart...
Jaromil
Researcher in philosophy, artist, software artisan and CTO and Co-founder of the Dyne.org Think & Do tank
Keynote speaker Jaromil is a nomadic developer and media artist inspired by the Free Speech and Free Software Movements. He is also the CTO and Co-founder of the Dyne.org Think & Do tank, which was founded in 1999 and Based in...
Anthropologist, futurist, digital analyst, author and prominent blogger specializing in emerging technology on businesses
Keynote speaker Brian Solis is a digital analyst, anthropologist, award-winning author and prominent blogger. He is a specialist on the effects of emerging technology on business, marketing, and culture. Brian Solis is dynamic and engaging and knows...
Howard Putnam
Former CEO of Southwest Airlines, business consultant and motivational speaker on culture, innovation and change
Keynote speaker Howard Putnam is the former CEO of Southwest and Braniff Airlines and Group VP Marketing for United Airlines. Howard is a business and motivational speaker, author, consultant, commentator, and online mentor on: Leadership, Customer...
Danny Mekić
Serial entrepreneur and expert in technological development speaking on disruptive innovations and new business models
Keynote speaker Danny Mekić is a Dutch speaker and entrepreneur. As founder and CEO of several companies Danny's focus lies on technology and innovation consultancy. Danny Mekić is a authority in the field of technological developments. Danny...
Ray Hammond
The futurist and author encourages his attendees to reflect about the future as one leading authorities in futurology
Keynote speaker Ray Hammond is Europe's most experienced futurist. In 35 years of predicting future trends, time has proven his forecasting accuracy. He is a sought-after keynote, pre- and after-dinner speaker with galvanizing thoughts, remarkable...
Frank Bucaro
Ethics expert, author and certified speaker keeping companies on the ethical highroad through value based leadership
Keynote speaker Frank Bucaro, CSP, CPAE continues to herald the benefits of ethics, values and high road behavior for business and personal success. Speaking, training, and writing on the benefits of ethics and values-based leadership, Frank has...
Professor, philosopher and author advising the corporate world by bringing great thinking into the everyday life
Keynote speaker Tom Morris is a successful author, public philosopher, and advisor the corporate world. Tom has the ability to use the wisdom and knowledge of ancient philosophers to inform and help leaders in achieving their goals. Tom Morris has...
Lord Robert Winston
Medical doctor, scientist and TV presenter widely recognized for his attempt at communicating science to the public
Keynote speaker Robert Winston, renowned for his career as a professor of science and society, is also a medical doctor, scientist and television presenter. His research has developed refined gynecological surgical techniques helping improve...
Michael Losey
Human resource management expert, author and former President and CEO of the Society for Human Resource Management
Keynote speaker Michael Losey is well known within the field of Human Resource Management. He has held top positions in some of the most prestigious HR associations and has written and talked about human resource management related issues for many...
Stefan Einhorn
Professor of molecular oncology and medical doctor speaking on ethics in the workplace, including ethical leadership
Our keynote speaker Stefan Einhorn has written several popular science books as well as a book on religious philosophy. Stefan Einhorn gives lectures on work ethics, wisdom and leadership to academy and...
Frank Vogl
Author, President of Vogl Communications, and Respected Lecturer and Advisor to leading global financial institutions
Our keynote speaker Frank Vogl is the president of Vogl Communications. He delivers expert keynotes on economics, finance and business ethics. He has worked with leading financial institutions and major publications around the world. Frank Vogl's...
Dr. Michael Benoliel
Negotiation trainer and teacher, author and the editor of Negotiation Excellence: Successful Deal Making
Keynote speaker Dr. Michael Benoliel offers influential and useful presentations and workshops focusing on effective negotiation. In the past, Dr. Benoliel has worked with numerous institutions including British Petroleum, Shell Oil, Pfizer...
Dr. Jill Bolte Taylor
Published Neuroanatomist and stroke survivor; a story that she is famous for sharing in the second most viewed TED Talk
Keynote Speaker Dr. Jill Bolte Taylor is a Harvard-trained and published neuroanatomist who experienced a severe hemorrhage in the left hemisphere of her brain in 1996. In 2008, Dr. Jill gave a presentation at the TED Conference in Monterey, CA,...
Don Peppers
Founding partner of the Peppers and Rogers Group and leading authority on customer-focused relationship management
Recognized for more than twenty years as one of the leading authorities on customer-focused relationship management strategies, keynote speaker Don Peppers is an acclaimed author and a founding partner of Peppers & Rogers Group, the world's...
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About Ethics
Ethics are rules of behaviour based on ideas about what is morally good and bad. Ethics represent a kind of informal set of rules on how we should act in certain situations.
The moral perceptions of ethics vary from person to person and from culture to culture. Ethical issues often spark a debate, as it is about defining good and evil and right from wrong.
Keynotes focused on ethics can be either dedicated to generate debates focusing on individual moral dilemmas, or it could be talks with general coverage of ethics and morals throughout history or in the business world. In line with the increasing globalization, a keynote speech on ethics can be a good addition to a successful business.
Keynote speakers on the subject of ethics can enlighten audiences and underline the meaning of ethics in everyday life both as individuals and as part of an organization. Speakers can help identify ethical problems and provide helpful solutions.


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Alternative Rock Band Weather King Releases Single "Jejune Bug" November 9, 2018!
Fresh off a successful tour throughout Texas, an EP that garnered widespread play on digital and terrestrial radio, and numerous awards, including winner of the WILDFLOWER FEST! Battle of the Bands, Best Guitarist (Trent Cruickhshank), and Best Bassist (Jack Zukoski), 40,000+ spins on Spotify, and airplay on numerous radio stations including KFAI, KMSC, KRSC, KEGL, WCSF, WCVF, WLFC, WMFR, WMNF, WMUL, WPRK, WRRC, WVCW, WVMM, WWSU, and WWUH, the band Weather King has released their second single, Jejune Bug. Recorded at SG Studios in their hometown of Fort Worth, Texas, Jejune Bug is scheduled for digital release on November 9, 2018.
JeJune Bug by Weather King: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U2ReF5BFfoU
Formed in 2016, Weather King came together for their love of alternative and progressive rock bands like The Mars Volta, Queens of the Stone Age, and Radiohead. This group of five teenagers from DFW are constantly pushing the envelope with merging new generation music and alt rock reminding us of how music reflects life.
Together, they have enjoyed being part of the growing music scene in DFW, and surrounding areas, sharing the stage with such artists as Jimmy Eats World, Janet Gardner of Vixen, and Switchfoot.
Weather King is: Andy Zukoski (keyboards), Ian Jeffery (drums), Maya Cravy (vocals), Trent Cruickshank (guitar), and Jack Zukoski (bass).
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Home News & Analysis Will the good times keep rolling for direct lenders?
Will the good times keep rolling for direct lenders?
Returns are coming under pressure in the direct lending market, but the lack of other options means it will remain popular for the foreseeable future. Andrew Hedlund reports
On a comparative basis, 2020 is likely to be another good year for direct lenders. But like most other asset classes, alternative or otherwise, returns will be down across the board. The S&P 500 will find it hard to match the more than 28 percent it returned last year, and interest rates in the US are down.
"It's a relative world when it comes to asset allocation," says Cliffwater chief executive Steve Nesbitt. "The question is where does private debt stack up compared to years past? We've lowered our expected returns for private debt but equally so for most other asset classes, so investor demand remains unchanged. New demand will come from those that have not invested. It's the only asset class that provides cashflow at a level that is close to actuarial rates or, for foundations and endowments, spending rates. The risk-off asset class is treasuries, and that's below 2 percent."
Private over public
Demand for private credit, and for direct lending specifically, should still be robust, according to LP Perspectives 2020, our
annual gauge of investor opinion. Some 38 percent of respondents expect to place more capital in private credit over the next 12 months. Another 28 percent say they plan to maintain their targeted investment amount, while only 8 percent plan to invest less. The remaining 26 percent invest opportunistically, meaning they have no set allocation.
For context, a plurality of investors in three other private markets asset classes in the survey – private equity, venture capital and private real estate – plan to maintain the amount of money they deploy into the respective asset classes. The only other asset class in which most investors are planning to inject more capital is infrastructure.
Direct lending is the most popular private credit strategy, with 29 percent of respondents set to invest more capital. Distressed and special situations come in second place, with 23 percent planning to increase their exposure.
Jason Auby, chief investment officer of Teachers' Retirement System of Texas, said of the asset class on a recent media conference call: "We are currently overweight in credit. There were two motivations. [One was] to provide capital to a market we thought was dislocated. We believe that motivation has largely abated because of folks like us entering the market. The second motivation: given that public equities are going to have mid-single-digit returns, private credit is a good candidate for [a] public equity [alternative]."
When looking at performance data of senior debt funds, the investment strategy most closely associated with direct lending, it is easy to understand the appeal to LPs. For fund vintages from 2010 to 2017, the pooled internal rate of return generally slopes up, according to Burgiss Private iQ performance data. The pooled IRR has returned above 6 percent, apart from in 2010 when the figure was 5.04 percent. The median IRR has returned at least 8 percent, except for 2012 when it was 6.82 percent.
But the dispersion of results highlights the LP mantra of "partnering with the right managers". The 95th percentile is at least 10 percent, except in 2017 when the figure was 9.79 percent. In the fifth percentile, performance was never above 6 percent.
"There's still an attractive opportunity on the direct lending side," says Michael Apfel, head of credit at Siguler Guff & Company. "As traditional direct lending to middle-market companies has become crowded, having a nimble, flexible investment approach allows us to access a broader universe of investment opportunities in the private markets.
"Currently, I would say a lot of what we are doing is specialty lending and selective corporate lending in areas where capital is scarce. We're also pursuing other unique opportunities, such as in Brazil, where we are leveraging our local investment team's deep expertise in that region. These are very niche, less correlated and more esoteric investment opportunities versus the broad market."
Both senior and mezzanine debt fundraising decreased notably in 2019, according to Private Debt Investor data. Senior debt dropped from $67.14 billion collected in 2018 to $50.83 billion. Mezzanine debt fell even further, decreasing from $52.69 billion to $33.39 billion.
"Second-lien and mezzanine spreads are tightening," says Cliffwater's Nesbitt. "The other area where you're seeing compression is the lower middle market. You can get a good return for relatively low risk, but you used to get a lot more." He adds that covenants are "good not great" in the lower mid-market. Noting "each covenant package is a little different", he says sponsors are gaining more headroom in their covenants.
Christopher Abbate, a partner working in energy private equity firm Riverstone's credit platform, emphasises the importance of robust structuring, which he says is crucial in the energy sector. To mitigate commodity risk, his firm will put in incentives for borrowers to pay off the loan early, including interest-rate step-ups and the lack of a non-call period – an offer that he says makes his firm "unlike direct lenders to most other sectors". These provisions usually result in a short company hold period, generally of one to three years.
Of course, even airtight documentation cannot save poorly picked credits. Investing in the right borrowers is key.
"We've been cautious and mindful with our selection," says Baxter Wasson, co-head of UBS's O'Connor Capital Solutions. "We think there certainly are good investments that can be made. You just have to not get drawn along by the crowd. Much of the activity has been over-broad in the companies they're working with, and undisciplined covenants, terms and pricing."
Rodrigo Trelles, Wasson's fellow co-head, says those aspects of loan underwriting can get worse when working with a private equity firm: "All the concerns get exacerbated with a sponsor. The sponsors are the most sophisticated counterparties you can face in a loan negotiation. They are going to push for the things they want or need or might use in a downside scenario."
Wasson believes it is the importance of private equity in the mid-market that drives some of this activity. "Most of the deals are done with sponsor-backed companies," he says. "Any lender that's working with a sponsor, they're not thinking about just that deal but about their relationship with that sponsor and their future dealflow with that sponsor."
There is strong investor demand for this space. Active North American mid-market funds – which we define as buyout vehicles focused on the region that raised $1 billion to $5 billion between 2015 and 2019 – sought almost $190 billion and raised $230 billion. Cliffwater's Nesbitt also notes the popularity of the mid-market among buyout shops, saying the area "is where it's at on the private equity side. That will lead to more demand in sponsor deals."
Direct lending may be poised to see its returns come down, but it still offers one of the better relative-value plays for LPs.


Summer time can be filled with opportunities to discover STEM with your child. Summer travel can provide unique opportunities to explore STEM Vocabulary. With a little bit of pre-thinking and on the spot thinking, you can provide your child with a whole new level of learning while traveling.
As you plan your vacation or even daily activities at home this summer, consider ways that you can incorporate STEM concepts into the experience. As you select things to do, ask yourself, would an engineer or scientist be excited to experience this with you? Then that's your spot to explore and practice using some concepts of STEM as you chat with your child.
Where to consider finding opportunities to discuss STEM Vocabulary during Summer Travel?
As you can see just about anywhere you plan your summer adventure there are opportunities to explore STEM Vocabulary Words with your child. Don't forget to add a few STEM Books in an activity basket for your road trip too!
What are the basic principles behind STEM to discuss?
Science: The process of finding out about the world and how it works by exploring, gathering data, looking for relationships and patterns, and generating explanations and ideas using evidence.
Technology: The tools that have been designed to meet human needs such as balance scales to compare weights, lenses to look closely at living things, and digital tools like computers and tablets.
Engineering: The process of designing tools, systems, and structures that help humans meet their needs or solve problems.
Mathematics: The study of quantities (how many or how much), structures (shapes), space (angles and distances), and change.
The reality is our children are naturally drawn towards STEM concepts. As they explore with their minds and with their senses, they are observing, asking questions, designing, building, testing, and solving problems. As parents and teachers, it's our job to help them verbalize what they are doing. Taking time before your adventure to discuss concepts you will see is a great way to start. When children understand and use these words it can help them engage in STEM learning and increase their overall vocabulary development. Here are some questions to ask your child while traveling this summer to experience STEM concepts with your child.
What did you discover in your investigation?
Once you've selected your summer activity find ways that your child can observe, investigate, ask questions, measure, design and build. The more that your child hears a word the better they will understand what it means and then will be able to use it themselves.
As your child explores locations this summer stop and take note of their actions. Vocalize what they are doing by labeling your child's action. Point out if they observe, predict, discuss, investigate, design, plan, construct, explain, and problem solve. Making these words a part of their everyday vocabulary will give them the EDGE as they grow their skills with STEM.
Create a summer STEM journal with your child as you go on summer adventures. Encourage your child to write down their observations. See how they can prompt their own inventions and experiments too at home. Need a few ideas, here are 50+ Ideas to explore STEM.


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US to send election observers
Bilkis Irani
Published at 09:10 pm December 11th, 2018
US Ambassador Earl R Miller speaking to journalists after a meeting with CEC KM Nurul Huda at the Election Commission Secretariat in Agargaon, Dhaka Focus Bangla
Miller said the US-funded National Democratic Institute (NDI) sent a five-member pre-assessment team in October and a second pre-assessment will be conducted this month
US Ambassador to Bangladesh Earl R Miller on Tuesday said that the United States will be sending its own election observers to support local observers for a free and fair election on December 30.
Speaking to the press after a meeting with Chief Election Commissioner KM Nurul Huda at Election Commission Secretariat in Agargaon, Miller said: "We encourage the Bangladesh government to hold a free, fair and credible election."
"Violence hinders the democratic process. It only serves those who want to undermine that," the ambassador added.
Miller said the US-funded National Democratic Institute (NDI) sent a five-member pre-assessment team in October and a second pre-assessment will be conducted this month.
The US embassy will deploy separate election observation teams across Bangladesh. In cooperation with UK and Switzerland, the US is funding 15,000 local election observers working with the Election Working Group, a consortium of civil societies' organizations.
NDI sub-grant partner, the Asian Network for Free Election, has dedicated two international electoral analysts to cover the upcoming general elections. They will also be sending international observers for short and long terms, Miller added.
The ambassador went on to say: "All parties should be free to participate in the polls and political process. They should be free to express their political views, campaign and hold peaceful rallies and meetings.
"Strongest democracies flourish from frequent and lively debates. Freedom of expression is vital for healthy democracy. Civil society members and members of opposition political parties (should be able) to express their views and advocate for policy change."
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The OnePlus 7T is one of the best devices that OnePlus has made in recent years. It has the best brands on the market, the latest version of Android 11 OS, and the best camera system. Personally, I think the 7T puts the OnePlus 7 Pro in a different space than before.
✅ Android 10.0 OS, upgradable to Android 11
Oxygen OS 11.0.1.1
✅ 188 g (6.70 oz)
Dual Sim, Dual Standby (Nano-SIM)
Frosted Silver, Glacier Blue
✅ SIM1: GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
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✅ LTE band 1(2100), 2(1900), 3(1800), 4(1700/2100), 5(850), 7(2600), 8(900), 12(700), 17(700), 18(800), 19(800), 20(800), 25(1900), 26(850), 28(700), 29(700), 34(2000), 38(2600), 39(1900), 40(2300), 41(2500), 66(1700/2100)
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Octa-core (1 x 2.96 GHz Kryo 485 + 3 x 2.42 GHz Kryo 485 + 4 x 1.78 GHz Kryo 485)
Qualcomm SM8150 Snapdragon 855+ (7 nm)
Adreno 640 (700 MHz)
✅Fluid AMOLED Capacitive Touchscreen, Mutitouch
1080 x 2400 Pixels (~401 PPI), 16 Megapixel
✅ 90Hz, HDR10+
✅ 128/256GB Built-in, 8GB RAM, UFS3.0
Pop-up, f/2.0, 25mm wide, 1/3.1″, 1.0µm, HDR & more, Exposure compensation, Shooting Modes, Continuous Shooting, High Dynamic Range mode (HDR), Camera Features, Digital Zoom, Auto Flash, Face detection, Touch to focus, Video ([email protected]/60fps, [email protected]/60/240fps, [email protected], Auto HDR, gyro-EIS)
Main: Triple Camera: 48 MP, f/1.6, (wide), 1/2″, PDAF, OIS + 12 MP, f/2.2, (telephoto), PDAF + 16 MP, f/2.2, 13mm (ultrawide), Dual LED Flash
Front: 16 MP, f/2.0, 25mm (wide), 1/3.06″, Auto-HDR, Video ([email protected], gyro-EIS)
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA, hotspot
✅ v5.0 with A2DP, aptX HD, LE
✅Yes + dual-band A-GPS support, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO, SBAS
3.1, Type-C 1.0 reversible connector, USB On-The-Go
GPRS, Edge, 3G (HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps), 4G (LTE-A (5CA) Cat18 1200/150 Mbps)
✅ Accelerometer, Compass, Fingerprint (under display, optical), Gyro, Proximity
DivX/Xvid/MP4/H.265 player, MP3/eAAC+/WMA/WAV/FLAC player, Speaker Phone
✅Full HD (1080p), gyro-EIS
SMS(threaded view), MMS, Email, Push Mail, IM
✅ Active noise cancellation with dedicated mic, Document viewer, Photo/video editor
✅Lithium-polymer 4085 mAh (non-removable)
✅ 30W Fast Charge (Warp Charge 30T)
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Fingerprint (under display, optical)
Type-C 1.0 reversible connector
Fluid AMOLED Capacitive Touchscreen, Mutitouch, 6.56 Inches
Front: 16 MP, Full HD (1080p)
Main: Triple Camera: 48 MP
Glass back (Gorilla Glass 5), Aluminum frame
90Hz, HDR10+
30W Fast Charge (Warp Charge 30T)
Advanced OnePlus presents the 7T, a new model of the series with top-of-the-line features. You get the latest chipset with advanced camera settings and a large battery. The OnePlus 7T will initially be released in India in September, followed by the US and European markets in October. The upcoming OnePlus 7T will be powered by the latest chipset, the Snapdragon 855 Plus. The latest chipset makes the operation very smooth. Action happens every few seconds.
OnePlus 7T has 8 gigabytes of RAM which helps in multitasking. The internal memory of the smartphone will be 128/256 gigabytes. This is enough space that the new OnePlus 7T offers, which allows you to download data without limits, because there is enough space to store large amounts of data. The storage capacity of the device cannot be expanded. OnePlus is introducing a triple rear camera in the 7T. The main sensor of the device will be 48 megapixels, secondary sensor 16 megapixels and third 12 megapixels. The selfie camera of the 7T will be 16 megapixels.
The 6.55-inch fluid AMOLED display offers Full HD resolution with a resolution of 1080 x 2340 pixels. The screen is protected by Corning Gorilla Glass 6. The data protection of the 7T is also at a high level, as the device is integrated with a fingerprint reader built into the screen, so that no one can access to 7T and steal important information. Battery life is a challenge these days because devices need to be equipped with batteries that will last for a long time, which means that the OnePlus 7T is a smartphone that carries a huge 3800mAh battery. Fast charging of ✅ 30W Fast Charge (Warp Charge 30T).
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Note: Briquet founded a photography printing establishment in Montmartre in 1854 which produced images of landscapes and animals in Courbevoie and Fontainebleau. Briquet owned a photography studio in France from the 1850s on, but was active in Mexico from 1876 to 1911. He was commissioned by a Mexican railway company to photograph the line between Veracruz and Mexico City in 1876, and then by a French steamship company to photograph the port of Veracruz in 1880. It appears that he stopped production sometime around the beginning of the Revolution in 1911.


As cyclists made their, slow, steady climb of Loveland Pass, the sun shone over the peaks like a spotlight from the rafters, highlighting the tour's last great act of collective endurance and grit.
Terrific winds in most every direction harried riders from the summit through the descent to Loveland Ski Area, from which the route took a variety of bike trails and frontage roads to Idaho Springs before a triple threat of climbs completed the tour.
First came Floyd Hill, which went like rotisserie chicken — a slow roaster as the temperatures climbed as rapidly as the grade. Next came an Interstate 70 cameo, with a gradual climb through a pair of exits.
The tour's final climb: Lookout Mountain, which provided panoramic views of the Denver area before leading riders down six miles to downtown Golden and the finish line under its iconic arch.


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Top 5 Best Quentin Tarantino Movies
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He's arguably one of the best movie directors in the business, and in this post, we'll share our list of the top 5 best Quentin Tarantino movies.
5. Jackie Brown
Jackie Brown (1997) is a pretty slow, yet very entertaining crime drama in the typical Quentin Tarantino style. Pam Greer really shines in her role as Jackie Brown, and Samuel L. Jackson and Robert De Niro, along with an excellent Robert Foster, make up this little gem of a movie.
4. Inglorious Basterds
Inglorious Basterds (2009) starts with a very tense and gripping opening scene and ends with an amazing climax that only Quentin Tarantino can devise. Excellent dialogues, gruesome action where needed, and an amazing cast including Brad Pitt, Mélanie Laurent, Christoph Waltz, Diane Kruger, and Eli Roth, turned this movie into one of his best.
3. Reservoir Dogs
Reservoir Dogs (1992) was Tarantino's first movie and remains one of his best. The story about a botched robbery, in which one of the members of the gang is an undercover cop, is told in such a clever way that it keeps you on the edge of your seat the entire time. This movie really set the tone for the additional amazing movies that we would be able to enjoy later on.
2. Django Unchained
Django Unchained (2012) literally has all the elements that make a great movie. Insanely great acting by the entire cast, an epic story, fascinating conversations, and a climax that makes you realize you just watched a masterpiece of a movie. The cast consists of Jamie Foxx, Christoph Waltz, Leonardo DiCaprio, and Samuel L. Jackson, so you know you're in for an amazing ride!
1. Pulp Fiction
Pulp Fiction (1994) is our all-time favorite movie for numerous reasons. The acting is obviously incredible, but what can you expect with Samuel L. Jackson, John Travolta, Bruce Willis, and Uma Thurman in the lead roles?
What makes this movie is the storyline which is so delicately intertwined that can you watch this movie dozens of times and it keeps on getting better and better. Very few movies have this ability, but Pulp Fiction does!
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Recently I had the chance to work with a relatively new Japanese company called ENPISTA. They have some very nice skincare products designed for the mountain lifestyle, along with some new innovative products such as Japanese-style drip coffee satchels which you can use with your jetboil tobrew delicious coffee on the piste or in the backcountry.
Check out the ENPISTA website for more info.


My recent vacation Anastasia Makeeva decided to be held in Japan. For the second week, the actress shares her travel experiences on the personal page "Instagram". In today's post she talked about the customs of the inhabitants of the Country of the Rising Sun. Leaving from Tokyo, she was very surprised of what is happening at the local station. "Narita Express, which goes to the airport, suddenly late, not two, not three, and by as much as half an hour! People began to panic, I'm late for the plane, there was a stampede and crush. Yes, this country with low crime and high security, but at the airport you can crush" (spelling and punctuation of the author saved — approx. WomanHit.ru) — said the film star.
In summary, she cited the example of the scandalous story that happened in the same town with the Queen of England then high-speed train Shinkansen was two minutes late, which was perceived by the Japanese as wild a shame. "I just got distracted by her small talk and she would not even notice this small delay," says Makeev.
Recall that recently, the star celebrated a joyful event — the number of subscribers reached 130 thousand people.


HOPE City's desire is to see family connections strengthened across our city.
At HOPE City, our desire is to see heart-to-heart connections healed and restored in every family in our community. We are dedicated to offering trainings, community groups, and one-on-one services to provide tools and skills for restoring healthy relationships.
Conflict in families is inevitable, we help families who are in conflict to be heard, find solutions, receive healing and move forward. Families disconnect as a result of addiction, incarceration, domestic violence and other such factors.
This is a 13-week group program for fathers who are actively looking to provide guidance, love and support to enhance the development and growth of their children. In this program each father will learn and grow in skills to become a more nurturing father with topics ranging from Self-Nurturing Skills, The World of Feelings, Fathering without Violence or Fear to Fathering Sons/Fathering Daughters, Healing the Father Wound & Teamwork between Father and Spouse/Co-Parent.
As with any of our services you may check the TRAININGS page to see if there is a class or program starting soon or CONTACT our office to speak with someone to learn how you can access our services.
HOPE City offers help to families that are struggling to connect. No matter the reason for the disconnection restorative practices can help bring clarity to the individuals that come to the circle process. Each member that comes to the circle has an opportunity to speak and an opportunity to listen. With trained facilitators the discussion is able to move from walls and blocks of disconnect and misunderstanding to empathizing with the other that is both honoring and respectful for all concerned. Families can learn great tools, along with listening and speaking skills that can be used in all of their relationships after going through these Family Reconciliation Circles.
As with all of our services you may check the TRAININGS page to see if there is a class or program that is starting soon or CONTACT our office to speak with someone to learn how you can access our services.