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#ifndef BOOST_MPL_ASSERT_HPP_INCLUDED
#define BOOST_MPL_ASSERT_HPP_INCLUDED

// Copyright Aleksey Gurtovoy 2000-2006
//
// Distributed under the Boost Software License, Version 1.0.
// (See accompanying file LICENSE_1_0.txt or copy at
// http://www.boost.org/LICENSE_1_0.txt)
//
// See http://www.boost.org/libs/mpl for documentation.

// $Id: assert.hpp 49267 2008-10-11 06:19:02Z agurtovoy $
// $Date: 2008-10-11 02:19:02 -0400 (Sat, 11 Oct 2008) $
// $Revision: 49267 $

#include <carve/external/boost/mpl/not.hpp>
#include <carve/external/boost/mpl/aux_/value_wknd.hpp>
#include <carve/external/boost/mpl/aux_/nested_type_wknd.hpp>
#include <carve/external/boost/mpl/aux_/yes_no.hpp>
#include <carve/external/boost/mpl/aux_/na.hpp>
#include <carve/external/boost/mpl/aux_/adl_barrier.hpp>

#include <carve/external/boost/mpl/aux_/config/nttp.hpp>
#include <carve/external/boost/mpl/aux_/config/dtp.hpp>
#include <carve/external/boost/mpl/aux_/config/gcc.hpp>
#include <carve/external/boost/mpl/aux_/config/msvc.hpp>
#include <carve/external/boost/mpl/aux_/config/static_constant.hpp>
#include <carve/external/boost/mpl/aux_/config/pp_counter.hpp>
#include <carve/external/boost/mpl/aux_/config/workaround.hpp>

#include <carve/external/boost/preprocessor/cat.hpp>

#include <carve/external/boost/config.hpp> // make sure 'size_t' is placed into 'std'
#include <cstddef>

#if BOOST_WORKAROUND(__BORLANDC__, BOOST_TESTED_AT(0x610)) \
    || (BOOST_MPL_CFG_GCC != 0) \
    || BOOST_WORKAROUND(__IBMCPP__, <= 600)
#   define BOOST_MPL_CFG_ASSERT_USE_RELATION_NAMES
#endif

#if BOOST_WORKAROUND(__MWERKS__, < 0x3202) \
    || BOOST_WORKAROUND(__EDG_VERSION__, <= 238) \
    || BOOST_WORKAROUND(__BORLANDC__, BOOST_TESTED_AT(0x610)) \
    || BOOST_WORKAROUND(__DMC__, BOOST_TESTED_AT(0x840))
#   define BOOST_MPL_CFG_ASSERT_BROKEN_POINTER_TO_POINTER_TO_MEMBER
#endif

// agurt, 10/nov/06: use enums for Borland (which cannot cope with static constants)
// and GCC (which issues "unused variable" warnings when static constants are used
// at a function scope)
#if BOOST_WORKAROUND(__BORLANDC__, BOOST_TESTED_AT(0x610)) \
    || (BOOST_MPL_CFG_GCC != 0)
#   define BOOST_MPL_AUX_ASSERT_CONSTANT(T, expr) enum { expr }
#else
#   define BOOST_MPL_AUX_ASSERT_CONSTANT(T, expr) BOOST_STATIC_CONSTANT(T, expr)
#endif

BOOST_MPL_AUX_ADL_BARRIER_NAMESPACE_OPEN

struct failed {};

// agurt, 24/aug/04: MSVC 7.1 workaround here and below: return/accept
// 'assert<false>' by reference; can't apply it unconditionally -- apparently it
// degrades the quality of GCC diagnostics
#if BOOST_WORKAROUND(BOOST_MSVC, == 1310)
#   define AUX778076_ASSERT_ARG(x) x&
#else
#   define AUX778076_ASSERT_ARG(x) x
#endif

template< bool C >  struct assert        { typedef void* type; };
template<>          struct assert<false> { typedef AUX778076_ASSERT_ARG(assert) type; };

template< bool C >
int assertion_failed( typename assert<C>::type );

template< bool C >
struct assertion
{
    static int failed( assert<false> );
};

template<>
struct assertion<true>
{
    static int failed( void* );
};

struct assert_
{
#if !defined(BOOST_MPL_CFG_NO_DEFAULT_PARAMETERS_IN_NESTED_TEMPLATES)
    template< typename T1, typename T2 = na, typename T3 = na, typename T4 = na > struct types {};
#endif
    static assert_ const arg;
    enum relations { equal = 1, not_equal, greater, greater_equal, less, less_equal };
};

#if !defined(BOOST_MPL_CFG_ASSERT_USE_RELATION_NAMES)

bool operator==( failed, failed );
bool operator!=( failed, failed );
bool operator>( failed, failed );
bool operator>=( failed, failed );
bool operator<( failed, failed );
bool operator<=( failed, failed );

#if defined(__EDG_VERSION__)
template< bool (*)(failed, failed), long x, long y > struct assert_relation {};
#   define BOOST_MPL_AUX_ASSERT_RELATION(x, y, r) assert_relation<r,x,y>
#else
template< BOOST_MPL_AUX_NTTP_DECL(long, x), BOOST_MPL_AUX_NTTP_DECL(long, y), bool (*)(failed, failed) >
struct assert_relation {};
#   define BOOST_MPL_AUX_ASSERT_RELATION(x, y, r) assert_relation<x,y,r>
#endif

#else // BOOST_MPL_CFG_ASSERT_USE_RELATION_NAMES

boost::mpl::aux::weighted_tag<1>::type operator==( assert_, assert_ );
boost::mpl::aux::weighted_tag<2>::type operator!=( assert_, assert_ );
boost::mpl::aux::weighted_tag<3>::type operator>(  assert_, assert_ );
boost::mpl::aux::weighted_tag<4>::type operator>=( assert_, assert_ );
boost::mpl::aux::weighted_tag<5>::type operator<( assert_, assert_ );
boost::mpl::aux::weighted_tag<6>::type operator<=( assert_, assert_ );

template< assert_::relations r, long x, long y > struct assert_relation {};

#endif

#if !defined(BOOST_MPL_CFG_ASSERT_BROKEN_POINTER_TO_POINTER_TO_MEMBER)

template< bool > struct assert_arg_pred_impl { typedef int type; };
template<> struct assert_arg_pred_impl<true> { typedef void* type; };

template< typename P > struct assert_arg_pred
{
    typedef typename P::type p_type;
    typedef typename assert_arg_pred_impl< p_type::value >::type type;
};

template< typename P > struct assert_arg_pred_not
{
    typedef typename P::type p_type;
    BOOST_MPL_AUX_ASSERT_CONSTANT( bool, p = !p_type::value );
    typedef typename assert_arg_pred_impl<p>::type type;
};

template< typename Pred >
failed ************ (Pred::************
      assert_arg( void (*)(Pred), typename assert_arg_pred<Pred>::type )
    );

template< typename Pred >
failed ************ (boost::mpl::not_<Pred>::************
      assert_not_arg( void (*)(Pred), typename assert_arg_pred_not<Pred>::type )
    );

template< typename Pred >
AUX778076_ASSERT_ARG(assert<false>)
assert_arg( void (*)(Pred), typename assert_arg_pred_not<Pred>::type );

template< typename Pred >
AUX778076_ASSERT_ARG(assert<false>)
assert_not_arg( void (*)(Pred), typename assert_arg_pred<Pred>::type );

#else // BOOST_MPL_CFG_ASSERT_BROKEN_POINTER_TO_POINTER_TO_MEMBER

template< bool c, typename Pred > struct assert_arg_type_impl
{
    typedef failed      ************ Pred::* mwcw83_wknd;
    typedef mwcw83_wknd ************* type;
};

template< typename Pred > struct assert_arg_type_impl<true,Pred>
{
    typedef AUX778076_ASSERT_ARG(assert<false>) type;
};

template< typename Pred > struct assert_arg_type
    : assert_arg_type_impl< BOOST_MPL_AUX_VALUE_WKND(BOOST_MPL_AUX_NESTED_TYPE_WKND(Pred))::value, Pred >
{
};

template< typename Pred >
typename assert_arg_type<Pred>::type
assert_arg(void (*)(Pred), int);

template< typename Pred >
typename assert_arg_type< boost::mpl::not_<Pred> >::type
assert_not_arg(void (*)(Pred), int);

#   if !defined(BOOST_MPL_CFG_ASSERT_USE_RELATION_NAMES)
template< long x, long y, bool (*r)(failed, failed) >
typename assert_arg_type_impl< false,BOOST_MPL_AUX_ASSERT_RELATION(x,y,r) >::type
assert_rel_arg( BOOST_MPL_AUX_ASSERT_RELATION(x,y,r) );
#   else
template< assert_::relations r, long x, long y >
typename assert_arg_type_impl< false,assert_relation<r,x,y> >::type
assert_rel_arg( assert_relation<r,x,y> );
#   endif

#endif // BOOST_MPL_CFG_ASSERT_BROKEN_POINTER_TO_POINTER_TO_MEMBER

#undef AUX778076_ASSERT_ARG

BOOST_MPL_AUX_ADL_BARRIER_NAMESPACE_CLOSE

// BOOST_MPL_ASSERT((pred<x,...>))

#define BOOST_MPL_ASSERT(pred) \
BOOST_MPL_AUX_ASSERT_CONSTANT( \
      std::size_t \
    , BOOST_PP_CAT(mpl_assertion_in_line_,BOOST_MPL_AUX_PP_COUNTER()) = sizeof( \
          boost::mpl::assertion_failed<false>( \
              boost::mpl::assert_arg( (void (*) pred)0, 1 ) \
            ) \
        ) \
    ) \
/**/

// BOOST_MPL_ASSERT_NOT((pred<x,...>))

#if BOOST_WORKAROUND(BOOST_MSVC, <= 1300)
#   define BOOST_MPL_ASSERT_NOT(pred) \
enum { \
      BOOST_PP_CAT(mpl_assertion_in_line_,BOOST_MPL_AUX_PP_COUNTER()) = sizeof( \
          boost::mpl::assertion<false>::failed( \
              boost::mpl::assert_not_arg( (void (*) pred)0, 1 ) \
            ) \
        ) \
}\
/**/
#else
#   define BOOST_MPL_ASSERT_NOT(pred) \
BOOST_MPL_AUX_ASSERT_CONSTANT( \
      std::size_t \
    , BOOST_PP_CAT(mpl_assertion_in_line_,BOOST_MPL_AUX_PP_COUNTER()) = sizeof( \
          boost::mpl::assertion_failed<false>( \
              boost::mpl::assert_not_arg( (void (*) pred)0, 1 ) \
            ) \
        ) \
   ) \
/**/
#endif

// BOOST_MPL_ASSERT_RELATION(x, ==|!=|<=|<|>=|>, y)

#if defined(BOOST_MPL_CFG_ASSERT_USE_RELATION_NAMES)

#   if !defined(BOOST_MPL_CFG_ASSERT_BROKEN_POINTER_TO_POINTER_TO_MEMBER)
// agurt, 9/nov/06: 'enum' below is a workaround for gcc 4.0.4/4.1.1 bugs #29522 and #29518
#   define BOOST_MPL_ASSERT_RELATION_IMPL(counter, x, rel, y)      \
enum { BOOST_PP_CAT(mpl_assert_rel_value,counter) = (x rel y) }; \
BOOST_MPL_AUX_ASSERT_CONSTANT( \
      std::size_t \
    , BOOST_PP_CAT(mpl_assertion_in_line_,counter) = sizeof( \
        boost::mpl::assertion_failed<BOOST_PP_CAT(mpl_assert_rel_value,counter)>( \
            (boost::mpl::failed ************ ( boost::mpl::assert_relation< \
                  boost::mpl::assert_::relations( sizeof( \
                      boost::mpl::assert_::arg rel boost::mpl::assert_::arg \
                    ) ) \
                , x \
                , y \
                >::************)) 0 ) \
        ) \
    ) \
/**/
#   else
#   define BOOST_MPL_ASSERT_RELATION_IMPL(counter, x, rel, y)    \
BOOST_MPL_AUX_ASSERT_CONSTANT( \
      std::size_t \
    , BOOST_PP_CAT(mpl_assert_rel,counter) = sizeof( \
          boost::mpl::assert_::arg rel boost::mpl::assert_::arg \
        ) \
    ); \
BOOST_MPL_AUX_ASSERT_CONSTANT( bool, BOOST_PP_CAT(mpl_assert_rel_value,counter) = (x rel y) ); \
BOOST_MPL_AUX_ASSERT_CONSTANT( \
      std::size_t \
    , BOOST_PP_CAT(mpl_assertion_in_line_,counter) = sizeof( \
        boost::mpl::assertion_failed<BOOST_PP_CAT(mpl_assert_rel_value,counter)>( \
              boost::mpl::assert_rel_arg( boost::mpl::assert_relation< \
                  boost::mpl::assert_::relations(BOOST_PP_CAT(mpl_assert_rel,counter)) \
                , x \
                , y \
                >() ) \
            ) \
        ) \
    ) \
/**/
#   endif

#   define BOOST_MPL_ASSERT_RELATION(x, rel, y) \
BOOST_MPL_ASSERT_RELATION_IMPL(BOOST_MPL_AUX_PP_COUNTER(), x, rel, y) \
/**/

#else // !BOOST_MPL_CFG_ASSERT_USE_RELATION_NAMES

#   if defined(BOOST_MPL_CFG_ASSERT_BROKEN_POINTER_TO_POINTER_TO_MEMBER)
#   define BOOST_MPL_ASSERT_RELATION(x, rel, y) \
BOOST_MPL_AUX_ASSERT_CONSTANT( \
      std::size_t \
    , BOOST_PP_CAT(mpl_assertion_in_line_,BOOST_MPL_AUX_PP_COUNTER()) = sizeof( \
        boost::mpl::assertion_failed<(x rel y)>( boost::mpl::assert_rel_arg( \
              boost::mpl::BOOST_MPL_AUX_ASSERT_RELATION(x,y,(&boost::mpl::operator rel))() \
            ) ) \
        ) \
    ) \
/**/
#   else
#   define BOOST_MPL_ASSERT_RELATION(x, rel, y) \
BOOST_MPL_AUX_ASSERT_CONSTANT( \
      std::size_t \
    , BOOST_PP_CAT(mpl_assertion_in_line_,BOOST_MPL_AUX_PP_COUNTER()) = sizeof( \
        boost::mpl::assertion_failed<(x rel y)>( (boost::mpl::failed ************ ( \
            boost::mpl::BOOST_MPL_AUX_ASSERT_RELATION(x,y,(&boost::mpl::operator rel))::************))0 ) \
        ) \
    ) \
/**/
#   endif

#endif

// BOOST_MPL_ASSERT_MSG( (pred<x,...>::value), USER_PROVIDED_MESSAGE, (types<x,...>) )

#if BOOST_WORKAROUND(__MWERKS__, BOOST_TESTED_AT(0x3202))
#   define BOOST_MPL_ASSERT_MSG_IMPL( counter, c, msg, types_ ) \
struct msg; \
typedef struct BOOST_PP_CAT(msg,counter) : boost::mpl::assert_ \
{ \
    using boost::mpl::assert_::types; \
    static boost::mpl::failed ************ (msg::************ assert_arg()) types_ \
    { return 0; } \
} BOOST_PP_CAT(mpl_assert_arg,counter); \
BOOST_MPL_AUX_ASSERT_CONSTANT( \
      std::size_t \
    , BOOST_PP_CAT(mpl_assertion_in_line_,counter) = sizeof( \
        boost::mpl::assertion<(c)>::failed( BOOST_PP_CAT(mpl_assert_arg,counter)::assert_arg() ) \
        ) \
    ) \
/**/
#else
#   define BOOST_MPL_ASSERT_MSG_IMPL( counter, c, msg, types_ )  \
struct msg; \
typedef struct BOOST_PP_CAT(msg,counter) : boost::mpl::assert_ \
{ \
    static boost::mpl::failed ************ (msg::************ assert_arg()) types_ \
    { return 0; } \
} BOOST_PP_CAT(mpl_assert_arg,counter); \
BOOST_MPL_AUX_ASSERT_CONSTANT( \
      std::size_t \
    , BOOST_PP_CAT(mpl_assertion_in_line_,counter) = sizeof( \
        boost::mpl::assertion_failed<(c)>( BOOST_PP_CAT(mpl_assert_arg,counter)::assert_arg() ) \
        ) \
    ) \
/**/
#endif

#define BOOST_MPL_ASSERT_MSG( c, msg, types_ ) \
BOOST_MPL_ASSERT_MSG_IMPL( BOOST_MPL_AUX_PP_COUNTER(), c, msg, types_ ) \
/**/

#endif // BOOST_MPL_ASSERT_HPP_INCLUDED

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Swedish Consumer Agency considers investigation into iPad 4G LTE marketing
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The Swedish Consumer Agency is thinking about investigating whether or not Apple's marketing of the new iPad's 4G LTE connectivity is misleading. The agency has apparently received "several complaints" from consumers who have discovered that the new device doesn't work with the 4G LTE networks in Sweden.
The new iPad supports LTE on the 700 and 2100 MHz frequencies, while in Sweden, 700 MHz is used for television broadcasts and 2100 MHz is used for 3G data. The only countries at this time that support LTE on 700 and 2100 MHz are the U.S. and Canada. Marek Andersson, an attorney for the Swedish Consumer Agency, said that "One may rightfully ask if the marketing of the new iPad is misleading ... the question is whether this information is clear enough in Apple's marketing."
Apple is under fire for the same marketing concern in Australia, where the company has agreed with the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission to clarify the claim that the new device supports 4G LTE and to refund early adopters of the new iPad who feel that they were misled.
In this article: 4G LTE, 4gLte, advertising, apple, consumer protection, ConsumerProtection, iPad, marketing, sweden

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I have been very upset with the National Arts Council (NAC) of late, especially when they rejected my application for the Iowa University's International Writer's Program (IWP). What's up with you NAC? This is like the ...th rejection? Am I not a good author? Although I am a new writer, I have written 3 good books. How much more must I prove to you NAC?! Suddenly, few days ago, I received news that my second book 'The Mango Tree' has been shortlisted for the Hedwig Anuar's Children's Book Award (HABA). Dig that NAC!
The HABA is presented biennially to an outstanding, published children's book by a Singaporean author or authors. 'The Mango Tree' is one of the 6 books shortlisted from 63 submissions and 3 shortlisted books had won other awards before HABA.
Let's hope 'The Mango Tree' will bear sweet, juicy victory this time round. Fingers crossed!
And the mother of irony is that the one who will be presenting the award is the Minister who knew about the Mango Tree saga (and he obviously let the Malay Heritage Foundation and the Mamanda restaurant do as they pleased). Imagine if the book wins the award, I will go on stage, smile widely, accept the prize and tell that Minister, "Sweet revenge!"
ps. The Mango Tree was shortlisted for the Singapore Literature Prize 2014 (English non-fiction). It was the only children's picture book while the other 4 were non-fiction novels. An amazing achievement for children's books!


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Nexon Announce Hyper Universe, a Side-On MOBA, for 2017 Release in Americas, Europe & Oceania
By Dann Sullivan On Jan 25, 2017 0
NEXON have announced that their side-scrolling MMO, Hyper Universe, will be coming to nigh-worldwide markets later this year.
Hyper Universe has confirmed for North America, Latin America, Europe & Oceania release later on this year. The title has been in development with South Korean developer CWAVESOFT for some time and underwent beta testing there near the end of last year.
The press release stressed the uniqueness of vertical maps, with five turret layers and multiple-levels to them. Indeed, outside of the… awesome… Awesomenauts I've not seen the idea of a platforming MOBA pulled off well.
The Hypers that lend their name to the game are a wide range of heroes inspired by popular culture that have "insane abilities". Example Hypers range from "a mage who rains down giant snowmen on his enemies, to a mongoose riding astride an armoured rhinoceros, to a tentacled Admiral with the power of the kraken at his call" and there's apparently a whole lot more.
The place to watch is reportedly http://hyperuniverse.nexon.net/ where you can sign up for the future beta tests and to be kept informed on the game's progress.
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FC Edmonton are chalking up last weekend's embarrassing home loss to North Carolina FC as a bad day at the office.
Heading into their game Sunday against the Indy Eleven (2 p.m.) at Clarke Stadium, FC Edmonton are looking at getting back to the form, which had them on a five-game undefeated streak before falling flat last weekend.
Edmonton are going to need to start stringing wins together for any hope of qualifying for the North American Soccer League playoffs.
Chasing a playoff spot and needing a victory against North Carolina last weekend, FC Edmonton laid an egg. They gave up two goals inside the first 21 minutes en route to a 3-0 loss.
On Sunday, Miller is expected to make a number of changes to the starting lineup to try and chase a valuable three points for a victory.
"Sunday for us is a genuine Cup Final that we have to win," Miller said. "We have every confidence that we can do it. The attitude has been great in training, the reaction from such poor performance has been great this week.
Edmonton have yet to win a game at home in the NASL Fall Season. Both of their wins have come on the road, while their two losses have come at Clarke Stadium. In seven games thus far, Edmonton have nine points from two wins and three ties.
"I think maybe, we just expected it to happen (win at home), because we were so good here last year," said defender Albert Watson. "It doesn't happen unless you put the hard work in. We need to just get back to basics and just do what we're good at, at home.
Sunday is the fifth time this season FC Edmonton will face the Indy Eleven. Edmonton held Indy to a scoreless tie on the road and won 2-1 at home in the Spring Season.
Indy defeated FC Edmonton 2-1 at Clarke Stadium in the first game of the Fall Season. A week later, Edmonton played their best game of the year, defeating the Indy, on the road, 3-1.
"I remember playing in the Scottish Premier League when we played each other four times and you're not going to spring any surprises on them," Miller said. "There's nothing we're going to do that's going to surprise Indy and there's nothing they're going to do to surprise us.
Edmonton go into the game tied for third in the Fall Season standing with the San Francisco Deltas and Puerto Rico FC, two points back of North Carolina and seven behind leaders Miami FC.
Edmonton need to win the Fall Season or get into the top four in the combined standings to qualify for the playoffs. They are currently 10 points off the playoff pace in the combined standings, with three teams ahead of them for the final spot.


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Haitong International Securities Group Ltd
Credit Opinion: Haitong International Securities Group Ltd: Update to credit analysis
Issuer Comment: Haitong International Securities Group Ltd: Haitong International's plan to acquire affiliate's UK and US assets is credit positive
Rating Action: Moody's assigns first-time Baa2/P-2 ratings to Haitong International; outlook stable
Rating Action:
Moody's affirms Haitong International's Baa2/P-2 ratings with stable outlook, assigns Baa2 rating to senior unsecured bond
Hong Kong, July 09, 2019 -- Moody's Investors Service has affirmed Haitong International Securities Group Ltd's Baa2 long-term and P-2 short-term issuer ratings.
At the same time, Moody's has affirmed Haitong International's standalone assessment at ba1.
Moody's has also assigned a Baa2 long-term senior unsecured rating to the USD-denominated bond to be issued by Haitong International.
The entity-level outlook on Haitong International is maintained at stable.
RATINGS RATIONALE
The affirmation of Haitong International's Baa2/P-2 issuer ratings incorporate the company's standalone assessment of ba1 and a two-notch uplift reflecting Moody's assumption that Haitong International will receive a high level of support from the Chinese government (A1 stable) via its parent, Haitong Securities Co., Ltd, in times of need.
Haitong International's standalone assessment of ba1 reflects 1) its increasing risk appetite in the market-making business and structured products in recent years; and 2) its profit decline and higher earnings volatility in 2018 due to mark-to-market investment losses. Nevertheless, these negative factors are mitigated by the company's 1) diversified funding sources and good liquidity management; and 2) low leverage ratio when compared to international and local peers.
The outlook is stable, considering that the company will likely gradually reduce its risk levels, given that it aims to expand its fee-based business so that it would reduce its reliance on investment income.
Haitong International has continued to develop its market-making business, investment business and structured products in the past few years. Such a strategy has required the company to hold significant amounts of financial assets. Total financial assets for these businesses surged to HKD83.4 billion at the end of 2018 from HKD59.9 billion at the end of 2016.
While some of the market risk of these financial assets are borne by the company's clients, most of these assets are high risk and constitute real estate-related bond investments, which is in line with the high yield indices. Consequently, Haitong International's risk appetite and concentration risk have increased and its liquidity management has become more challenging.
The company's return on average assets under Moody's calculation fell to 0.7% in 2018 from 2.3% in 2017, mainly driven by 1) lower brokerage income resulting from lower turnover, 2) an unfavorable investment environment; triggering mark-to-market investment losses; and 3) higher funding cost. These factors also led to higher earnings volatility.
Nevertheless, the company maintains a good liquidity position to support its business growth. In March 2019, it received another HKD16 billion in committed syndicated bank loan facilities. These facilities are long-term borrowings that enhance the company's financial flexibility to support its business development and immediate liquidity needs.
While the company's leverage ratio (total assets/total equity) increased to 5.9x at the end of 2018, the ratio was still lower than most of its international and local peers. Moreover, it has maintained a stable leverage ratio of 5x-6x in the past six years, through capital injections and convertible bonds to support its business growth.
At 31 December 2018, Haitong International was 63.05% owned by Haitong Securities. The parent company has a track record of providing various forms of support to Haitong International, such as capital injections, client referrals and funding support.
Moody's expects that Haitong International will receive a high level of indirect support from the Chinese government, if needed, through its parent, Haitong Securities, because the parent is one of the largest securities companies in China and around 25%-owned by the Shanghai Government through several Shanghai state-owned enterprises.
Senior Unsecured Bond Rating
The Baa2 long-term senior unsecured rating for the proposed bond is in line with Haitong International' Baa2 issuer rating and reflects the structure of the proposed issuance.
The bonds will constitute direct, unsubordinated, unconditional and unsecured obligations of Haitong International. The payment obligations of Haitong International under the bonds shall at all times rank at least equally with all the other present and future unsecured and unsubordinated obligations of the company. Therefore, the Baa2 senior unsecured rating for the bond is the same as the Baa2 long-term issuer rating of Haitong International.
What Could Change the Rating -- Up
Moody's could upgrade Haitong International's ratings if the company (1) significantly reduces its risk appetite and shifts more of its business mix to fee-based businesses; thereby lowering its balance sheet risk; (2) further improves its funding and liquidity ratios by using more long-term funding sources; (3) reduces its pretax earnings volatility to less than 40%; and (4) further enhances its risk management system.
Given that the bond rating is linked to the issuer rating, the factors that can cause Haitong International's issuer rating to be upgraded will also lead to an upgrade of the bond rating.
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Headquartered in Hong Kong, Haitong International Securities Group Ltd reported consolidated assets of HKD151 billion at the end of 2018.
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OTHER NEWS, OUR FINDINGS
Pope Francis tells Youth at Medjugorje: be inspired by the Virgin Mary
August 3, 2020 1:30 PM by Y.Z
Pope Francis has urged young people gathered in Medjugorje to imitate the Virgin Mary by abandoning themselves to God. He issued the appeal in a message to an annual youth meeting in Medjugorje, read out Aug. 1 by Archbishop Luigi Pezzuto, Apostolic Nuncio in Bosnia and Herzegovina, Catholic News Agency reports.
"The great example of the Church that is young in the heart, ready to follow Christ with new freshness and fidelity, always remains the Virgin Mary," the pope said in the message, sent in Croatian and released by the Holy See press office Aug. 2.
"The power of Her 'Yes' and Her 'Let it be unto me' which she said before the angel, delights us at all times. Her 'Yes' means to participate and take risks, without any guarantee except knowing that she is the bearer of the promise. Her 'Behold the handmaid of the Lord' (Luke 1:38), the most beautiful example that tells us what happens when a man, in his freedom, surrenders himself into God's hands."
"Let this example inspire you and be your guideline!"
Pope Francis approved Catholic pilgrimages to Medjugorje in May 2019, but he has not made a deliberation on the authenticity of the alleged Marian apparitions reported at the site since 1981.
His message to young people gathered at the site did not mention the alleged apparitions, which began June 24, 1981, when six children in Medjugorje, a town that was then part of communist Yugoslavia, began to experience phenomena which they have claimed to be apparitions of the Blessed Virgin Mary.
According to the "seers," the apparitions contained a message of peace for the world, a call to conversion, prayer and fasting, as well as certain secrets surrounding events to be fulfilled in the future.
The alleged apparitions at the site in Bosnia and Herzegovina have been a source of both controversy and conversion, with many flocking to the city for pilgrimage and prayer, and some claiming to have experienced miracles at the site, while others claim the visions are not authentic.
In January 2014, a Vatican commission concluded a nearly four-year-long investigation into the doctrinal and disciplinary aspects of the Medjugorje apparitions, and submitted a document to the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith.
When the congregation has analyzed the commission's findings, it will finalize a document on the site, which will be submitted to the pope, who will make a final decision.
In his message to youngsters at the 31st International Prayer Encounter of the Youth in Medjugorje, which takes place Aug. 1-6, Pope Francis said: "The annual encounter of the youth in Medjugorje is the time filled with prayer, reflections and fraternal meeting, time that gives you the opportunity to meet the living Jesus Christ, in a special way in the celebration of the Holy Eucharist, in Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament and in the Sacrament of Reconciliation."
"It thus helps you discover a different way of life, different from the one offered by the culture of the temporary, according to which nothing can be permanent, the culture that knows only the pleasure of the present moment. In this atmosphere of relativism, in which it is difficult to find true and sure answers, the motto of the Festival: 'Come, and you shall see' (John 1:39), the words used by Jesus to address his disciples, are a blessing. Jesus is also looking at you, inviting you to come and stay with Him."
Pope Francis visited Bosnia and Herzegovina in June 2015 but declined to stop in Medjugorje. En route back to Rome, he indicated that the process of investigation into the apparitions was nearly complete.
On the return flight from a visit to the Marian shrine of Fatima in May 2017, the pope spoke about the final document of the Medjugorje commission, sometimes referred to as the "Ruini report," after the head of the commission, Cardinal Camillo Ruini, calling it "very, very good," and noting a distinction between the first Marian apparitions at Medjugorje and the later ones.
"The first apparitions, which were to children, the report more or less says that these need to continue being studied," he said, but as for "presumed current apparitions, the report has its doubts," the pope said.
Pilgrimages to Medjugorje have declined in numbers due to the coronavirus crisis. Radio Free Europe reported March 16 that the pandemic had diminished significantly the number of visitors to the town, especially from Italy.
The pope concluded his message to the youth meeting by quoting from Christus vivit, his 2019 post-synodal apostolic exhortation to young people.
He said: "Dear youth, 'keep running attracted by that face of Christ, whom we love so much, whom we adore in the Holy Eucharist and acknowledge in the flesh of our suffering brothers and sisters. May the Holy Spirit urge you on as you run this race. The Church needs your momentum, your intuitions, your faith.'"
"In this race for the Gospel, inspired by this Festival as well, I entrust you to the intercession of the Blessed Virgin Mary, invoking the light and the power of the Holy Spirit so that you may be true witnesses of Christ. Therefore, I pray and I bless you, asking you to pray for me, too."
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Viswa Mohan Bhatt...
SKU: 9788124603338 Categories: Ever Green Shelf Life, General Interest, Performing Arts & Aesthetics
Viswa Mohan Bhatt
The Musical Messiah	by:	Kanchan Mathur
A comprehensive and intelligent piece of literature, for all that you yenned to know about the "King of Indian slide Guitar," creator of Mohan Veena and Vishwa Veena, Grammy Award winner and a true human being in absolute terms, Pandit Vishwa Mohan Bhatt, complete with his inspirations, aspirations, musings and goals.
Category: Ever Green Shelf Life, General Interest, Performing Arts & Aesthetics
Pages : xii, 132
Bibliographic Details : Profusely illustrated with compact disc of raags; Glossary
Saga of a living phenomenon's journey on mesmerisingly melodious musical notes. His fascinating imagination, strengthened by divine interaction, culminated in the innovation of the Mohan Veena and the Vishwa Veena. Embodiment of avant garde thought process, the legend crafted the instruments to express the subtle nuances and intricacies of Indian Classical raags, with perfection. His relentless efforts and soul stirring concerts seasoned by a fine balancing act between Indian Classical and other Global-regional musical styles, catapulted Indian Classical music, to a global stage. A chronicle of all those "fusion" concerts with compatriot musicians and several globally renowned virtuosos which surrepetitiously slip one into a state of trance, with their resonating acoustics. Recollections of that glorious yet humble soul who helped realize the Great Indian Musical Dream. Reflections on the performances and discography; aspirations and inspirations; musings and goals of a paradigm of musical genius. Here is a comprehensive piece of writing, for all that you yearned to know about the "King of Indian slide Guitar," the creator of Mohan Veena and Vishwa Veena, a Grammy Award winner and a true human being in absolute terms — Pandit Vishwa Mohan Bhatt.
List of Photographs
1. The Grammy Award Winner
2. The Lineage
3. Childhood
4. The Avant Garde Innovator
5. Vishwa Veena
6. Music and Baaj
7. A Chapter from Mills and Boon
8. Selected Compositions and Indian Discography
9. Discs Recorded Abroad
10. Raag-Ragini
11. Memorable Performances
12. From the Eyes of Sandip Das the Tabla Player
13. Panditji and God
Kanchan Mathur
Kanchan Mathur completed her honours in English from Delhi University and her B. Ed. from Loresto House, Kolkata. She worked at The Statesman, Delhi and Loreto, Darjeeling, before joining her husband in business, at Jaipur. A lover of music, she found the writing of Pt. Vishwa Mohan Bhatt's biography, a tempting offer.
Books of Kanchan Mathur
Viswa Mohan Bhatt 2006
Chalisa Sangrah by: Unknown ₹30.00 ₹27.00
This book is a collection of the stutis (chalisas) of Lord Ganesh, Hanuman, Shani, Batuk Bhairav, Siva, Krishna at one end and Goddess Lakshmi, Durga, Vindhyeshvari, Gayatri, Sarasvati at the other. All these chalisas in a single book makes it unique.
Chittor (Chittaurgarh) by: Irmgard Meininger ₹250.00 ₹225.00
Every region/community of the world has its sahre of oral creativity, in varying measures though. And, accordingly, has its own legacy of 'chanted narratives': epical, hostorical, mythical, romantic, or even ritualistic. Which have long survived in the collective memory of its people, having been handed down from generation to generation. Confronted, however, by the 'cornucopian techno-centrism' of today's life, these oral narratives are on their way out everywhere — like many other vibrant cultural phenomena. Highlighting why we need to preserve this intangible heritage of mankind, the volume offers a fascinating study of 'chanted narratives' from different regions of India and parts of Southeast Asia. Essentially a multi-author work, it explores the nature of orality and its various attendent aspects, like composition, performance, transmission modes, socio-economic context, and the relationship that exists between its performer and the audience. Also addressing methodological issues concerning the existing definitions and terminologies, the authors argue for a paradigm shift in the academic discourse on orality and oral cultures. Carrying twenty four contributors of leading scholars from France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Italy, Nepal, New Zealand, Sri Lanka and UK, the book not only provides theoretical insights into the complex nature of orality, but sets out a rich repertoire of chanted narratives as well. Folklorists, anthropologists, historians and scholars of Indian cultures will find it a useful acquisition.
Ear by: Rama Venkataraman ₹225.00 ₹203.00
Among the many reflexology parts a human body has, ear is most unique and significant.
Ear is rich in nerve endings and placed at outer rim of the skull, vibrating with energy. In the ear body's representation corresponds to a child in mother's womb, curled in an upside down manner. Because of this the ear cure mechanism is also effective in curing problems originated in the womb.
Ear acts like the body's radar reflecting its working precisely. When these reflex points are activated the sensitive ear nerves carry the return cure reflexes as electromagnetic waves to the organs and body parts, the body responds quickly and diseases are cured.
This is a wonderful effective nature cure through its remote control operation.
This book will serve as a guide to variety of readers especially those interested in traditional medicine and healing systems.
Nature's gift to mankind.
Dreams by: Nandlal Vanvari ₹220.00
This book is a study of the mysterious phenomenon of dreams. Dreams have fascinated mankind for ages. Civilisations over time and varied cultures have attempted to interpret the occurrence and meaning of dreams in different ways. Various theories have been extended from time to time to interpret this phenomenon. Dreams are generally viewed as displays of the subconscious and the unconscious which know everything of the past, the present and the future and constitute an interrelation between these.
The book analyses the states of thought, the sleep cycle and occurrence of dreams, presenting viewpoints of various religious and cultural traditions like the tantric view, that of the Guiana Indians, the Korean tradition, and so on. It discusses the views of scientists and psychologists on dreams, examining the beliefs of each school — the Freud school, Jung school, Hall school among others — in detail. It classifies dreams in different ways and deals with aspects of contemplation, emotions, and feelings in dreams. It also takes up dream healing and numerology, explaining how one can understand the structure of a dream and its significance and use it for achieving something in life. It contains accounts of dreams experienced by famous personalities in history which were closely linked to their real lives.
Sleeping to Dream and Dreaming to Wake Up by: Vijay Srinath Kanchi ₹1,600.00 ₹1,440.00
"Dreams play a significant role in our life, meaningfully affecting us in the development of our personality and our spiritual journey. They are an everyday experience for any human being. Dreams have always been of great interest to poets and philosophers alike since ancient times and examples are aplenty in Indian and Western scriptures. However, it is an uphill task for an ordinary person to fully appreciate the intricacies and significance of dreams in the day-to-day life. It is here that this book proves as an invaluable guide providing deep understanding on the nature of dream and sleep.
This book is a repertoire of human wisdom – gathered for centuries and attested by the modern science – offering enormous insights into our dream and deep-sleep states. It asks, from a common man's point of view, many a question that perturb us and provides answers to them from the scientific and spiritual perspectives in a captivating way. Some such questions include:
• Do we see dreams in black and white or in colour?
• What does a visually-challenged person see in his dreams?
• Why are some of our dreams extraordinarily vivid with electric colours, the clarity and brilliance of which, we may never encounter in our ordinary waking lives?
• Why are we non-reflective, irrational in our dreams?
• Are the dream time and waking time equal?
• How does our memory work in dream state? Why do we forget our dreams and is it possible to improve dream recall and cultivate awareness in dreams?
• Why do we fail to distinguish a dream object from the physical world object while we are dreaming?
• If the dream experience exactly feels like the real world and we fail to distinguish it from the waking world while we are dreaming, how can we be certain that we are not dreaming now?
• How does a dream contain various persons exhibiting opposite emotions at the same time when all the dream characters including the witnessing dreamer are produced out of single mind of the dreaming person?
• Can we intentionally transform the dream scenarios? If so, what would be the philosophical implications of it?
• Can dreams and sleeps be utilized for spiritual elevation?
… and many more questions we always wondered about the daily eight hours of our bed time, but never got the right answers to! We find new meanings and ways in dealing with our dreams in this volume, therefore, it is a must read for every dream enthusiast as well as any serious spiritual seeker.


Selecting the right dental clinic works like a minefield. So, this can result in some disastrous consequences in case you make any wrong choice. Here in this article, you will find some effective points through which you will be able to make the decision that is accurate for you.
The reputation of the dental clinic: First and foremost, it is essential to find out if the Richmond Hill dental clinic that you are approaching has a good reputation or not. To find out it, you must check the recommendation of others. In case the clinic is recommended by numerous people, then there are chances that it will be a suitable one. Be a little conscious and select the dental facilities with a good reputation to make sure that you and your family will be looked after in a proper manner.
The expertise and the experience of the dentists: The next thing that you have to do is to find out the expertise and the experience of the dentists Richmond Hill. For example, in case you are in search of an expert cosmetic dentist, then it is necessary to check whether the experts of the clinic that you are approaching are capable of offering this type of service or not. At the same time, in case you are searching for pediatric dentists, and then ensure that the dentists of that Richmond Hill dental clinic have expertise in that specific area.
The equipment and the facility: Apart from checking the expertise and the experience of the dentists Richmond Hill, it is also important to check whether the dental clinic that you are approaching is well equipped to deal with various types of dental treatments. To do this, pay a visit to the dental clinic to check the equipments as well as the amenities that they offer on the site. Having the latest dental equipments is surely a sign of enhanced safety and quality.
Cover insurance: This is also necessary to ensure that the dental clinic that you are approaching has one insurance provider. In case you have the insurance card, then check beforehand whether it is accepted at the dental clinic or not. Apart from that, also check the charges asked by the clinic for treatment.
Client service: Besides, this is also necessary to make sure that the dental clinic is also capable of dealing with the patients in the proper manner. Check whether the clinic can offer the best client service or not.


This truly stunning apartment is located on the first floor of the historic former Crombie Mill which was sympathetically converted to luxurious residential units by the highly regarded Cala Group in 2005. This category A listed building has been finished to an exceptional standard and provides the discerning purchaser the opportunity to acquire a superb New York loft style apartment with tall lofty ceilings, timber framed double glazed windows with deep window sills and superb views over the surrounding area. The apartment has been finished to a high standard with a stylish, contemporary design and unusual open plan layout, providing ample space for the existing American sized furniture.
The reception hall has laminate flooring, three useful cupboards providing ample storage. Viewers will undoubtedly be impressed by the fabulous open plan living area comprising kitchen/dining room/lounge. The entire area features high quality flooring, fresh modern decoration with a feature, wallpapered wall and is flooded with natural light. The kitchen area comprehensively equipped with a range of contemporary base / wall units, co-ordinating worktops and quality integrated appliances. A central island unit provides additional storage and acts as a partition between the kitchen and the dining area. There are two generously proportioned double bedrooms, both with fitted wardrobes and both accessed from the open plan living area. The bedrooms have a pleasant outlook over the surrounding area, high ceilings and laminate flooring. Completing the accommodation is the spacious bathroom with contemporary white suite with separate shower cubicle and fitted storage. Externally, ample off street parking is located in the residents car park to the front and rear. The well maintained communal building is accessed via a security entry system.
Grandholm Village is a highly acclaimed development which has a variety of house styles and finishes, with this particular property being in the executive part of the Development. The location offers easy access to most parts of the City by a variety of arterial routes. An excellent range of shopping facilities are available at Bridge of Don, with an Asda Superstore, and at Danestone with a Tesco Superstore, with good Primary and Secondary Schools also being available nearby. The location is also extremely convenient for the Airport and oil-related offices at both Bridge of Don and Dyce. For the residents of Grandholm, there is a private mutual bridge with remote controlled barrier which crosses the River Don, an invaluable advantage for the time conscious commuter.
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Shell has signed an agreement with the Nigerian National Petroleum Company and two other companies for the development of natural gas projects worth some US$3.7 billion, as part of Nigeria's efforts to deal with a looming domestic market shortage of the fuel, Nigerian media report.
The seven projects will add some 3.4 billion cu ft of natural gas per day to the Nigerian market to avoid a shortage that has been forecast for 2020. The reserves of the seven fields to be developed come in at a combined 17.7 trillion cu ft. The gas produced under the projects will be used to produce a target amount of 15 GW of electricity by that year.
In Nigeria, which was recently ranked the world's poorest country in the world by the Brookings Institution, there are still millions of people without access to electricity, and the government is looking for ways to change this. Making better use of its local gas reserves is the option that makes the most sense.
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My poetry is to represent a Universal Language that will touch and transform the individual nature of awareness for greater understanding and wisdom. Greater understanding, opens wider opportunities to the discovery all of Life's experiences, and levels of transformation. Like the Universe, all objects do not shine at the same time but are to become that which will shine. I hope my poetry in this Space and Time does touch and acts as a catalyst for others to discover the Shine they are to Become.
Looking upon This Beauty I lay to Heart Rest.
Causes what I know and What I was to Leaves this Nest.
Forgotten all Because of You.
Your Joy Filled Images manifests Through.
Visions of Unique Beauty, We are together for God's Best.
Across the borders of Our Me's, the Desire of Us as The We's.
Our Hearts Resonates, United with Images Within.
The Best of what our Hearts Desires, It Expands, It Grows, and Inspires.
The Quantity of Time is no Measure; the Best of Love is the Treasure.
The Cause of Hearts is Be; The Best of All and The Best for We.
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Later in Genesis, a man named Joseph is not "remembered" by someone important to him, but is instead "forgotten" (Gen. 40:23). How horrendous to be forgotten! It's one thing, a terrible thing, to be intentionally abandoned by someone, rejected by someone. It's even worse to be forgotten.
Stranded at school or the airport by a parent or a friend who forgot to pick you up.
Disappointed at day's end when the call or the present never arrived because the parent, the boyfriend, the girlfriend, or the spouse forgot the birthday or the anniversary.
But it's even more unbearable to feel forgotten by God.
Nothing can match that numbing feeling of sensing that the one we're counseled to call Father seems to be acting in a way that indicates he's forgotten us, his creation, his children.
When the cancer diagnosis comes down.
When a relationship breaks apart.
When a job is lost.
When a child is taken.
Of course, there are plenty of times when we forget God (e.g., Ps. 106:21). For this reason, we are counseled over and over to "remember" him and his works (e.g., Ps. 103:2; 105:5; Deut. 5:15).
Still, what do we do in these times when we feel divinely forgotten? After all, even Jesus felt it–"My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?" (Matt. 27:46 NIV).
What do we do? We trust that God remembers. Two hundred and twenty two times the word "remember" from the first verse of Genesis chapter eight is used in the Old Testament. Many of those times it is attached to God.
Despite the rain that fell nonstop for days, God remembered Noah, his family, and all the creatures of the ark. He did not forget them. He remembered.
God would "remember" barren Rachel (Gen. 30:22).
God would "remember" the slaves of Israel suffering in Egypt (Ex. 2:24).
God remembers. He remembers us. He remembers you.
Next time you feel forgotten, remember this: God remembers you.
Thank you Father for never truly forgetting me. Thank you for always remembering me. Help me to trust that even in those times when I don't feel remembered, I am remembered.
Part of the way God demonstrates his remembrance of others is through you. When you remember someone through an act of kindness, it helps that person feel remembered by God. Show someone today that you remember him/her. Remember that person in the name of God, so that he/she will feel remembered by God.


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Innovative Spaces: Valencia's Latest Irving Hotel Goes Retro
The Texican Court in Irving's Las Colinas has the flair of an old Spanish mission combined with the vibes of the 1950s. Take the photo tour of the new upper-scale hotel to get an inside look at the industry convention-busting design, luxury rooms, Tequila Bar, and swimming pool.
by David Kirkpatrick • Dec 3, 2018
[Rendering: Valencia]
Hotel trends are moving toward smaller rooms and an emphasis on communal lobbies, and while the industry's conventional wisdom says you can't build a new hotel with exterior corridors, John Keeling, executive vice president of Valencia Group, says the Houston-based hospitality company didn't get the memo.
Valencia's latest "court" concept hotel, the Texican Court in Irving's Las Colinas business park, is a retro-style motor court with large 400-square-foot rooms featuring 9 ½-foot ceilings.
Its first two court concept hotels include Austin's Lone Star Court with a quintessentially Austin German hill country feel — via its ranch house and barn along with an Airstream trailer as a secondary food spot.
Company name: Valencia Group
HQ: Houston, Texas
CEO/Founder (local): Doyle A. Graham, Jr.
Type of Company: Corporation
2017 revenue: $75 million
Products: Upper-upscale and luxury independent boutique hotels
Developer: Valencia Development Corporation
General Contractor: Arch-Con Corporation
Architect: Rottet Studios and BOCA Powell Architects
Landscape Architect: Christy Ten Eyck
The second court concept was Cavalry Court in College Station, which took its inspiration from Texas A&M University Corps of Cadets' Parsons Mounted Cavalry with the look of its Old West cavalry post.
The Cotton Court, slated to open late next year in downtown Lubbock, will look like an old cotton gin, cotton exchange, cotton warehouses, and a dancehall. Currently, that space is a parking lot.
"Each of our Courts hotels takes their inspiration from the local community," Keeling says.
The challenge was what to do for a court concept hotel in Irving, which is probably best known for its glass towers, he adds. For inspiration, Valencia looked back to the name of the original Carpenter ranch, El Ranchito de las Colinas, a former ranch in Irving with a Spanish name. The ranch was the namesake of the Las Colinas development.
"The Texican Court is meant to look like an old Spanish mission that had been sitting there for several hundred years while the City of Irving grew up around it," Keeling says. "There are two types of architecture, with some buildings utilizing the flat roof adobe mission architecture complete with a bell tower, and the other reflecting the Spanish Colonial ranch architecture from a more recent era. The meeting space could have been the original chapel and bears a slight resemblance to the Alamo."
Get your kicks on Route 66
The Texican Court space is built around two courtyards with one centered around the pool, and the other around an outdoor fireplace. Keeling says Valencia intentionally pays homage to mid-century designs that evoke a simpler, more innocent time and the heyday of Route 66 motor courts in the 1950s.
The industry convention-busting design of Valencia's court hotels is geared toward the traveler who is tired of the same old thing and looking for a fresh and original experience, Keeling says. The Texican Court isn't a select-service hotel, though. It's a full-service, upper-scale hotel disguised as a motel with its large rooms outfitted with luxury beds and full-sized Smeg refrigerator. Its a cool 1950s-style vibe.
Location is crucial to any project and the Texican Court checks off Valencia's guidelines for locating its hotels.
The Texican Court design blends Spanish mission-style architecture with a subtle Lone Star State sensibility. As you venture throughout the hotel, you'll find it sprinkled with unique style. As you check in, there is a Tequila Bar across from the front desk to slake the trail dust from your journey, and the round swimming pool in the main courtyard was inspired by the graveyard scene in "The Good, the Bad and the Ugly." Take the Dallas Innovates photo tour to get a glimpse at what you get when staying at the Texican Court.
All renderings courtesy of Valencia.
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'The Social Hotel': SOVA Prepares to Open its Doors in Downtown Dallas
Two local brothers are preparing to open the city's first "social" boutique hotel this summer. The new approach puts guests in micro-rooms in exchange for access to luxurious elements sourced from around the world at a lower rate. Geared toward frequent travelers, the hostel-meets-luxury model provides group spaces, curated travel itineraries, and daily activity recommendations.
Irving-Based Biotech Joins Rare Disease Company Coalition to Support Innovation in Life Science
Rare is not that rare, says the RDCC. One in ten people lives with a rare disease, and the new coalition will unify life science companies dedicated to developing treatments. The goal? To inform policymakers of the unique challenges in the space. Signature Biologics joins Dallas-based Taysha as a member of the RDCC.
Longtime Cooksey Communications Execs Acquire Irving-Based Agency
It's the final step in a multi-year transition for the strategic communications firm launched by Gail Cooksey 28 years ago. The agency is "in great hands," the founder said.
Smart City: Irving Wins 'What Works Cities' Silver Certification
The City of Irving has won silver certification from Bloomberg Philanthropies' What Works Cities—the national standard of well-managed cities recognizing the most effective use of data to inform policy and funding decisions. The honor comes in a year that's tested the mettle of municipalities nationwide. Since 2018, 40 cities have achieved the certification. This year 16 new cities were recognized, including gold-winning Austin and silver-winning San Antonio. "During the pandemic, using data to inform decision-making was more important than ever for cities," said Michael Bloomberg in a statement. "By putting data at the center of their COVID-19 response efforts, these cities saved lives and…
Irving's RumbleOn Reaches Agreement to Acquire, Merge With the Country's Largest Powersports Retailer
The deal, valued at $575.4 million, will combine the ecommerce disruptor's platform for new and pre-owned motorcycles with powersports retail giant RideNow. What will result is a first-of-its-kind omnichannel platform for powersports—a more than $100 billion industry—in North America.
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Comment on "Retrospective evaluation of prognostic score performances in cirrhotic patients admitted to an intermediate care unit" by Benoît Dupont et al. [Digestive and Liver Disease 2015;47:675-81].
Alegre F (1), Huerta A (2), Landecho MF (2), Lucena JF (2).
(1) Division of Intermediate Care and Hospitalists Unit, Department of Internal Medicine, Clínica Universidad de Navarra, Pamplona, Navarra, Spain. Electronic address: falegre@unav.es.
(2) Division of Intermediate Care and Hospitalists Unit, Department of Internal Medicine, Clínica Universidad de Navarra, Pamplona, Navarra, Spain.
We have read with great interest the paper entitled "Retrospective evaluation of prognostic score performances in cirrhotic patients admitted to an intermediate care unit" of Dupont et al. .
Several severity-of-illness scores (SOFA, SAPS II and 3, Child–Pugh, MELD, MELD-Na and CLIF-C ACLF) are compared, and a new prognostic score (Ci-Pro) is developed. Performance of SOFA, MELD and especially the Ci-Pro score was shown to be better than that of the other scores in predicting in-hospital mortality of patients admitted to their ImCU (Intermediate Care Unit).
CITAÇÃO DO ARTIGO Dig Liver Dis. 2016 Feb;48(2):209-10. doi: 10.1016/j.dld.2015.10.002.


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Here's What Happens When You Ask Americans to Locate North Korea on a Map
Jimmy Kimmel Asks Americans Where North Korea Is on a Map
April 23, 2018 by Chelsea Adelaine Hassler First Published: August 9, 2017
President Donald Trump threatened to unleash "fire and fury" on North Korea on Aug. 8, leaving many wondering if the ongoing war of words between Trump and North Korean leader Kim Jong-Un might be taking a more serious turn. But while Twitter was biting its nails and preparing for the apocalypse, our country's late-night shows took an altogether different tack: they lambasted the hell out of the whole scenario. The real winner of the night, however, was Jimmy Kimmel.
Kimmel and his crew took to the streets of Los Angeles armed with the knowledge that, according to a new CNN poll, 50 percent of Americans believe that action needed to be taken against North Korea. His task? To figure out just how many people can identify where the country — one which 72 percent of those polled believe is capable of a strike against the US — is located on a map. And it should come as no surprise that a whole lot of people had almost no idea what the answer to that question was.
There may still be a whole lot of uncertainty about just how this whole scenario will shake out, but it's abundantly clear that as a country we really need to spend a bit more time buried in some geography textbooks — or at least not weigh in on foreign policy before we've done so.
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Some people are like, oh it's unrealistic. Oh it's vague. Oh, it doesn't address this little minute thing. I'm like, you try. You do it. Cause you're not. So until you do it, I'm the boss, how about that?
The Green New Deal is a perfect example of what I am talking about. Forget executing on the actual plan, AOC could not even introduce the plan without botching it.
But she's trying… so she thinks that is enough. Even though trying to stop the flow of drugs into the United States increased the flow of drugs into the USA, and caused the opioid epidemic. Even though trying to rid the middle east of terrorists created more terrorists, and killed countless innocent civilians.
Centuries of slavery couldn't destroy the black family, but two decades of government welfare successfully did.
AOC even cites the creation of the EPA as a win from older generations… even though the EPA routinely botches cleanups, spilling millions of tons of toxic water into formerly pristine waterways… but hey, at least they are trying.
Meanwhile, she is absolutely wrong about her critics not doing anything.
Studies have found that individuals skeptical of human-caused climate change are actually more environmentally friendly compared to people who believe the government should step in to solve climate issues.
Debt is another example of government failure. Debt can create value if the government spent the money right.
That is, after all, the point of debt. Not to finance run-of-the-mill functions of government.
But since 2008 the government debt has grown by $12 trillion while the Gross Domestic Product has increased by only $7 trillion.
This isn't even an ideological argument. I am saying that even if you think the government should do all these things, it simply has not accomplished a single goal.
And every failure is followed by calls for more money and more government power that surely, this time, will allow them to execute on what they have promised.


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CEO of district-level Agribank branch hangs himself in southern Vietnam
By Thanh Nien News - Sunday, December 07, 2014 10:33
The head of a district branch of the Vietnam Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (Agribank) was found dead early on Friday morning at his home in the southern province of Ca Mau, local police said.
Tran Khac Tan, 52, allegedly hanged himself before his family members discovered his body at around 1 am on Friday.
Tan has served as the head of the bank's Phu Tan district branch for years.
Police said they found the key and a series of codes to the bank's safe on his person.
Tan's junior colleagues told authorities that he was a good boss, adding that his death has shocked his entire staff.
The CEO of the provincial Agribank branch, Ly Nam Hai, told news website VnExpress that Tan's branch was considered an excellent unit.
Hai added that one of Tan's deputies has been temporarily assigned to manage the branch.
Police say they are investigating the cause of his death.
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Article Rich Finance How You Can Benefit from Brexit
How You Can Benefit from Brexit
October 1, 2019 Logan Cox 0 Comments
Brexit is looking like a possibility that creates fear for many, especially countries in the EU. Boris Johnson is trying everything he can so Britain can leave with a good deal. He has even suspended parliament. He seems very determined.
If the UK leaves without a deal, is that a bad thing? All of the Brexit news that has been going on leads up to the final decision on October 31. This news has taken its toll in many areas; especially the British pound. There has been a sharp decline immediately after the Brexit referendum in 2016. The pound had plummeted to the lowest it's been in 34 years.
Since the aftermath of the referendum in 2016, holidays for tourists and importing goods into the UK have become a lot more expensive; but exporting goods out of the UK has become cheaper due to the currency. Some in the UK are confident now that even if they leave without a deal that they may still be okay and have alternatives to how they can run their economy.
UK leaving without a deal
There are many bad things that can happen if Britain were to leave without a deal. One of the things that will affect residents of the UK is their regular grocery shopping. Around 30% of all the food that is consumed in the UK is imported from countries that are part of the EU. This means that there could be a tariff increase, empty shelves at the supermarket and more expensive products. Around 75% of medicines used in the UK, like painkillers and antidepressants, come from the EU.
How the UK is preparing for a no-deal Brexit
Since no-deal Brexit could be a possibility, the UK has been doing all they can to prepare for leaving without a deal. They have been preparing since the referendum in 2016. Some of the issues and challenges that they've faced along the way cover the areas of law and justice, citizenship, migration and transport. With transport, there is going to be potential issues with flights to countries that are governed by the EU agreements. The EU has made a statement, saying that they will allow flights from the UK to EU countries to continue without any interruption for 12 months even if a no-deal exit is concluded. A lot of EU citizens live in the UK. The UK has allowed them to gain settled status regardless of the deal result; however, they will have fewer rights regarding family members settling.
How you could benefit from a no-deal Brexit
Wealth Morning is one news service that sees great potential for investors, especially investing in New Zealand and Australian stocks, or other stocks likely to benefit from other trade agreements with the UK after Brexit. With the UK saying goodbye to the European Union, this could lead to some resurrection of the Old Commonwealth. People travelling between the countries of New Zealand, the UK and Australia could open up more opportunities for trade and export growth. The UK previously relied heavily on countries of the EU for imports that didn't have any tariffs on them.
Shares on the New Zealand Stock Exchange that focus on wine, dairy and food exports could achieve potential earnings growth in the UK. Even if the UK leaves without a deal, the demand for certain products from New Zealand companies that specialise in those exports could go up. This could happen under a potential UK-New Zealand free trade deal.
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Five reasons to live in Marseille, France
The fast-growing Mediterranean port city offers cultural diversity and affordable living
By Elsa Court
Founded by Greek settlers in 600BC, Marseille is the oldest city in France, and today is its second-largest. Shaped by centuries of immigration, the Mediterranean port city has a more alternative feel than its glitzier Riviera neighbours and is the capital of the Provence-Côte d'Azur region.
Following a €1.1bn injection of funds from central government last year, Provence-Côte d'Azur's economy outpaced that of France as a whole in 2018, growing 3.3 per cent, compared with 1.5 per cent nationally, according to the Banque de France, the country's central bank.
The region's service sector grew 3.7 per cent, with a 37 per cent increase in construction job offers for 2018.
Meanwhile, Marseille's airport, a 27km drive from the city, is launching 21 new routes this year, including Moscow and Tel Aviv, in a drive to become one of France's largest airports after those in Paris and Nice.
An urban renewal programme has created jobs in the construction sector
Olympic investment
When the Olympic Games come to Paris in 2024, Marseille will host the sailing competition. After a €30m renovation of facilities, the port will be able to accommodate more than 600 boats and 600 sailors at the Roucas-Blanc nautical arena.
The new Olympic marina and village will connect the north and south of the city. The games are expected boost commercial activity in Marseille by 40 per cent.
An impression of the Roucas-Blanc nautical arena for the 2024 Olympics
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The French national anthem, though written in Strasbourg in 1792, acquired the name "La Marseillaise" after rebel soldiers from Marseille sang it as they stormed the Tuileries Palace in Paris that summer.
Other claims to fame include the modernist Cité Radieuse, a residential development designed after the second world war by Le Corbusier which made the Unesco World Heritage list in 2016.
A terrace at Le Corbusier's modernist Cité Radieuse residential development
The Parc National des Calanques, 16km to the south-east of the city, offers an alternative landscape to the city's seafront promenades, with its wild and rugged footpaths, pebbled beaches and coves ideal for swimming.
The Parc National des Calanques offers back-to-nature swimming
Though Marseille has a long history of welcoming refugees and migrants, critics point to social inequality in the city and strong support for the far-right in the recent European elections as evidence that multiculturalism has failed.
Yet diversity remains. For example, the city's hip-hop scene is considered second only to Paris, producing artists including IAM, Psy4 de la Rime and Fonky Family.
Meanwhile Aix-Marseille Université led national opposition to an increase in tuition fees for non-EU students and is maintaining enrolment fees for foreign students at the same level as those for French students in the 2019-20 academic year.
Marseille hip-hop band IAM on stage
Homes in Marseille are considerably more affordable than those in other major French cities, at a median of €2,500 per square metre for an apartment. This is 40 per cent cheaper than Bordeaux and at least 70 per cent less than Paris.
At the higher end of the market, estate agents report a 10 per cent increase in selling prices over the past year, with the market for apartments particularly buoyant.
A 20-year urban renewal project part-funded by the EU has modernised 480 hectares between the Joliette and Bougainville metro stations in the north of the city. Seven thousand new homes have already been built, with 2,000 more due by 2020.
The city's market for apartments has been buoyant over the past year
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Student Counseling Services offers a variety of services to serve the Stetson University community.
Counseling services are available at no cost to students who are currently enrolled at Stetson University.
Counseling records are not part of your academic record.
There is no limit to the number of sessions you may attend.
Appointments may be canceled and/or rescheduled by Student Counseling Services to accommodate emergencies, closures, etc.
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Consultative services are available for faculty/staff members, parents, friends of students, etc. who are concerned about a Stetson University student. Consultations consist of confidential phone calls or face-to-face meetings with a counselor to discuss the individual's concerns. Guidance, helpful resources and referrals may be provided so that the student may be supported.
Individual counseling is a confidential meeting with a counselor to discuss the student's concerns. The goal of individual counseling is to help the student gain insights and skills for personal and academic success. The process may include assessment of the problem, brief solution-focused counseling and support with difficult events or circumstances. The counselor may also suggest a referral to additional resources on campus or in the community.
When appropriate, Couples and Relationship Counseling focuses on the challenges of our interpersonal connections regardless of whether it concerns romantic partners, friends or roommates. If a student interested in this type of counseling is already working with a counselor, they may discuss this option with their counselor.
Note: Both individuals in the relationship seeking counseling must be enrolled students of Stetson University.
Groups of six to 10 individuals regularly meet to discuss and/or work on concerns regarding a specific concern or set of concerns. Group counseling is typically used as a supplement to individual counseling, but it can also be done on its own.
» Groups and workshops are offered during the Spring 2018 term.
Crisis counseling may be needed when a student is in extreme distress. This may be needed after a traumatic event, such as a serious threat to safety, an injury or assault, the death of a friend or family member, or a disaster. The student may contact Student Counseling Services during regular working hours by phone or in person. After business hours, the student may contact an on-call counselor by calling WellConnect at 833-848-1765.
There may be times when a student may benefit from or wish to work with on- or off-campus resources, which may include tutoring and writing support with Academic Success, formal testing (e.g., AD/HD, learning disability, etc.), working with an outside counselor or psychiatrist, etc. In these cases, Student Counseling Services may refer students to on-campus resources or provide local resources which students may utilize. Student Counseling Services does not recommend or refer to any particular provider; the resources given will simply represent local services that may be beneficial to the student.
A variety of educational presentations may be conducted throughout the academic year. Educational presentations may be presented to faculty, staff and administrators, as well as to student groups. Several available presentations are readily available; others may be developed upon request.
In addition to educational presentations, Student Counseling Services provides training sessions for Stetson University student leaders, including resident assistants and FOCUS orientation event leaders, as well as for faculty and staff professional development. Several training sessions are readily available; others may be developed upon request.
DevelopED provides a complete list of educational presentations or training sessions. The presentations offered by Student Counseling Services can be found in the Wellness category. These presentations can be requested directly from that page.
To request event support or a presentation or training other than those listed on the DevelopED site, please Submit an Event Request online. Student Counseling Services' Outreach Coordinator will receive your request and will follow-up with you.
* There are many Stetson partners who also provide presentations, training, and other programming. Based on the type or content of the request, Student Counseling Services reserves the right to recommend that other campus partners may collaborate with Student Counseling Services and/or fulfill the requestor's presentation or training request. In such case, Student Counseling Services' Outreach Coordinator will contact the requestor with this feedback, as well as information regarding who the requestor should contact to fulfill their needs.