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TEHRAN (FNA)- Commander of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps Navy Rear Admiral Ali Fadavi warned that Iran has so much increased its military power that any wrong move by the enemies will receive the country's crushing response.
"Almost 30 years after the (Iraqi) imposed war (against Iran 1980-1988), the world arrogance does not dare to even make any aggression against the Islamic Iran and they will not dare to," Rear Admiral Fadavi said, addressing a forum in the Central city of Arak on Sunday.
"They have come to realize Iran's military power and know that their slightest mistake will lead to a crushing response by Iran," he added.
In relevant remarks in June, Commander of the IRGC Aerospace Force Brigadier General Amir Ali Hajizadeh warned enemies to avoid hostile moves against the country or wait for Tehran's crushing response.
"We do not make an aggression against any country but if any country wants to make an aggression against the nation, it will certainly face our strong and crushing response," General Hajizadeh said.
He referred to Iran's last June missile attacks against the terrorists' positions in Syria, and underscored that the country's warnings to retaliate hostile moves is not a "political bluff" and the entire world witnessed Iran's response to the ISIL terrorist attacks in Tehran.


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Companies Not Reporting ESG Initiatives are in the Minority
February 10, 2021 In The News Compliance Week
Bracewell's Kevin Ewing spoke with Compliance Week reporter Aaron Nicodemus about the growing trend of companies reporting on environmental, social and governance (ESG) initiatives.
"No question, there's been an increase in the number of companies reporting separately on ESG initiatives," said Ewing.
More companies are recognizing the value of aligning their business models with ESG concerns, acceding to the demands of shareholders, activists, the market, and the public. ESG encompasses issues like climate change, diversity and inclusion, and corporate sustainability.
Experts also predict the SEC under President Joe Biden's nominee, Gary Gensler, will focus its attention on disclosures related to climate change risks and may also require financial advisors to issue more specific disclosures regarding funds promoting ESG-related investing strategies.
Ewing added corporate ESG disclosures, made without a regulatory mandate but still subject to fairness and accuracy standards for investor information by the SEC, provide publicly traded companies with "the flexibility to scratch the interest of the marketplace" without having to relate them back to the materiality standard for financial disclosures.
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All generic top-level domain name extensions and certain country-code ones support a security lock option whose purpose is to hinder unauthorized transfers of active domain names. Many domain registry organizations that supervise country-code top-level domain names that do not support this option are in the process of introducing it for greater security and for the convenience of the domain owners. A domain can be transferred only on the condition that it is unlocked and only a person who has been given access to the account with the current domain registrar can accomplish that. New domain names are registered with the lock feature activated intentionally, so as to block any unsolicited transfer attempts. The lock option is among the safety measures for regulating the transfer of existing domain names between registrars that have been introduced over the years.
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The day started with a 10 AM meeting at HSBC Arena between the host media coordinator and the sports information representatives of the eight competing schools. The meeting lasted a little over 30 minutes, and then concluded with a brief tour of the key areas behind the scenes. Jill Skotarczak of the Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference serves as Buffalo's media coordinator, and she did a good job mapping out the media obligations for both the players and head coaches over the first and second rounds.
Excitement was in the air Thursday as the eight teams competing in Buffalo were able to work out on the tournament floor for the first time. With Clemson holding an afternoon workout slot at HSBC Arena, the team held a normal morning practice back at St. Mary's High School. Following the practice, the guys headed over to the arena and went through security shortly after 1:15 PM.
After a very short period of time to scarf down sandwiches, Clemson leaders Trevor Booker and Demontez Stitt headed off to the media interview room to meet with reporters at 1:35. The two answered questions for approximately 10-15 minutes on the matchup with Missouri. During this time, the Tiger locker room was also open to reporters. A few members of the media shuffled in and out, trying to get a pre-tournament feel from various players.
Head Coach Oliver Purnell followed the players on the interview podium at 1:50. After 30 minutes, the locker room was closed and the Tigers began to stretch out for their 40-minute shootaround on the arena floor. The practice was observed by a few hundred fans, as well as members of the media (see Rex Brown's practice photo gallery below). The CBS announce team was in the house, led by energetic play-by-play voice Gus Johnson and longtime network analyst Len Elmore.
The idea of "March Madness" has already been felt in this tournament, with Old Dominion upsetting sixth-seeded Notre Dame in the first round in New Orleans. This prompted an "ODU, ODU!" chant from Purnell, who graduated from Old Dominion in 1975. In fact, assistant coach Frank Smith – also a proud Monarch alumnus – could be seen with a smile on his face after receiving word of the upset. College basketball fans were nearly treated to a huge upset when Robert Morris took two-seed Villanova to overtime.
Johnson even gave an impromptu play-by-play call from CBS' courtside monitors as Villanova handled the ball at the end of regulation.
Following the shootaround, the team returned to the hotel, where Tiger Band and the spirit groups were checking in after swapping hotels to the Clemson headquarters. The players had a few hours of time to themselves, time that would normally consist of study hall had Clemson not been on spring break this week. Instead, several of the guys probably found time to take naps before gathering again for dinner at 6:00. After that, the team will hold a meeting and watch some more film of their opponent.
Be sure to check in for video diary updates each day as Clemson prepares to take on the Tigers out of the Big 12 Conference, Missouri. On Friday, the team will have a brief shootaround in the morning, followed by its standard pre-game meal four hours before the game. ClemsonTigers.com will have you covered with a blog update Friday after the Tigers' first-round action.
The team has settled in at the Hilton Garden Inn, located beside Buffalo's International Airport. The players and coaches, along with select support staff, boarded the team bus at Littlejohn this morning at 9:30 AM and drove over to Greenville-Spartanburg to depart for Buffalo. It was a quick flight, taking off shortly after 11 AM and landing at 12:30 PM.
With check-in complete by 1:15, everyone had a chance for some relaxation time before heading out to practice at nearby St. Mary's Catholic High School at 3:00. A couple of support staff members even found time to hit the bowling lanes just a half-mile down the road from the hotel.
St. Mary's has a nice facility, especially for a school with just 360 students for all four classes. The athletic director and basketball coach is Daniel Gill, former manager of the basketball team at Ohio State. He was our host for the afternoon.
Here is hoping practicing at a Catholic high school is a good omen for the Tigers. Remember the Clemson football team practiced at a Catholic high school when preparing for the Music City Bowl game against Kentucky. The Tigers won that contest 21-13, giving Clemson's seniors their first bowl victory. Perhaps the Tiger basketball seniors can get their first NCAA Tournament victory on Friday.
It was a busy day at St. Mary's from an athletic standpoint. With the temperatures in the 60s, it seemed every spring sport was outside working hard at practice. The Tigers walked through the men's lacrosse team on their way to practice at 2:45 PM, and then walked through the women's lacrosse team as they prepared for practice at 4:30.
There was a buzz around the school on Wednesday afternoon with the Tigers practicing at their facility. Throughout Clemson's 100-minute practice there was a constant parade of students to the window that looked into the gym from the far south corner of the facility.
It was a good practice, one that featured crisp passing from the first team, which will be very important against Missouri's pressure. Speaking of that, the first drills were involved in breaking the Missouri press. They throw a lot of presses at you, so Oliver Purnell spent a high percentage of practice on that aspect of the game.
The practice ended around 4:30 PM. At the conclusion Trevor Booker made four of six three-point shots during the scrimmage portion of the practice. Hopefully both save some of those for the game on Friday.
Following Wednesday's practice session, the team had about 90 minutes of down time before heading to the Cheesecake Factory for dinner. A group of about 35 – including athletic administration, players, coaches and support staff – took in some great food at one of the team's favorite dining establishments. Despite the enormous portions of food that were brought out, several players and coaches left enough room to place to-go orders from the restaurant's wide variety of cheesecakes.
Be sure to check in for video diary updates each day as Clemson prepares to take on the Tigers out of the Big 12 Conference, Missouri. On Thursday, the team will have a morning practice before heading to HSBC Arena for press conferences and a 40-minute shootaround on the tournament floor. ClemsonTigers.com will have you covered with a blog update Thursday after all the pre-tournament action concludes.


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Moore Names Former World Color Executive to Executive VP, Treasurer
Bannockburn, Illinois / Toronto, Ontario,- Robert G. Burton, President and Chief Executive Officer of Moore Corporation (NYSE/TSE: MCL), announced today that he has hired Thomas J. Quinlan III as Executive Vice President and Treasurer. Mr. Burton stated: "Tom is a key player on my team as we begin our cost cutting and streamlining initiative at Moore. I have been to battle with Tom at my side in the past and I am absolutely confident that his interaction and professionalism in working with the investment community and financial institutions will be a paramount asset. Tom's track record as an experienced treasury executive reflects his abilities as a strong and focused leader. I am going to call upon him to deliver improved results in our overall treasury operations from real estate holdings to cash management." Mr. Quinlan stated: "I know first hand that Mr. Burton has the unique ability to get things done in a way that creates improved financial performance. There is no doubt in mind that he will drive tremendous value moving forward for Moore's investors, customers, suppliers and employees. His vision and reputation are the key motivators for me to accept this new role. In the next 12 to 18 months we will be faced with challenges as we turn Moore around, but I am certain that the team Mr. Burton is putting together has the skill, the drive and, most importantly, the resolve to bring costs in line, enhance the value we provide our customers and return the company to profitability." Mr. Quinlan will be responsible for managing Moore's financial relationship with various investment banks and financial institutions, as well as managing all aspects of the company's treasury operations, cash management, credit and collection activities, risk management, retirement plan investments and real estate holdings. Mr. Quinlan's primary focus will be to reduce and eliminate costs associated with the company's financing while streamlining and improving the overall treasury operation. Mr. Quinlan will report directly to Mr. Burton. Prior to joining Moore Corporation, Mr. Quinlan held a series of senior executive positions at World Color, including the role of Senior Vice President, Treasurer. Mr. Quinlan left World Color following the sale of the company to Quebecor Printing in fall of 1999. Prior to World Color, Mr. Quinlan held a series of managerial positions in treasury and corporate finance at Marsh & McLennan Companies, Inc. and Kidder Peabody & Co. Mr. Quinlan received his B.B.A. in Finance and Economics from Pace University and his M.B.A. in Finance from St. John's University. Mr. Quinlan is replacing John Laurie who will be leaving the company after a short transition period to pursue other interests.


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Sereno calls impeachment raps 'complete falsity'
Posted at Oct 19 2017 04:58 PM
Supreme Court Chief Justice Maria Lourdes Sereno on Thursday reiterated the "complete falsity" of the impeachment charges against her.
In her speech during the annual convention of the Philippine Judges Association (PJA), Sereno expressed confidence that she has been doing her job as a chief justice well.
"I am confident before you because I know that truth is on my side, whether on how I have been keeping my promises to you and the people, as well as on the complete falsity of the impeachment charges against me," she said.
"Alam kong hindi ako nagsinungaling, hindi ako nandaya, hindi ako nanlamang ng kapwa, at ginawa ko nang tama ang trabaho ko bilang Punong Mahistrado," Sereno added.
Sereno also said she has "enough faith in the truth to sleep soundly at night."
"I have enough faith in our people, and in our democratic systems, to know that narratives built on lies will eventually crumble," she said.
Sereno on impeachment case: 'Narratives built on lies will eventually crumble'
The Chief Justice is currently facing impeachment at the House of Representatives after the complaint filed by lawyer Larry Gadon was declared sufficient in form, substance and grounds, paving the way for the determination of probable cause.
The complaint stemmed from several accusations, including Sereno's alleged lavish lifestyle and non-disclosure of fees she received as government counsel in a high-profile case in her 2010 Statement of Assets, Liabilities, and Net Worth (SALN).
Sereno, likewise, expressed her commitment to fulfill her promise of reforms for the judiciary.
"I am committed to raising your benefits, improving your working conditions, ensuring a better promotion track for all of you, and will look for solutions to address even your physical protection and wellbeing," she said.
In return, Sereno asked judges to embody "the best qualities of our people."
"In return, I ask only one thing, for you to work harder than ever and show the world a generation of judges who embody the best qualities of our people – honorable, dignified, excellent in every way," she said.
"I promise to lead in the way of reform that will draw from your ideas, your experiences, your energies, and that will showcase the good Filipino judge before our people," she added.
House panel finds sufficiency of grounds in impeach rap vs Sereno
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Published by Claude Harding on 29 February 2012
Private equity: Mismatch between opportunities and capital required
In Africa, private equity investors can still access attractive opportunities with limited capital input, says professional services firm Ernst & Young.
"Investments in Africa may have one of the largest mismatches in the world between the size of the region's opportunities and the amount of capital required to access them. In 2010, the average private equity investment per deal was just US$14.2 million, the lowest of any emerging market by far – markedly lower than China ($40.3 million), Brazil ($67.4 million), and India ($26.4 million). With an entry price far lower than nearly any other market, investors are able to acquire influential stakes in a wide range of investments with a limited outlay of capital," notes the firm in a recent report.
Private equity, or PE for short, consists of investors and funds that make investments directly into private companies. Private equity firms usually try to improve the financial results and prospects of the company they invest in, in the hope of reselling the business to another firm or cashing out via an initial public offering (IPO).
Although the past years have seen an increase in deal activity, Ernst & Young says that private equity has yet to achieve significant penetration into sub-Saharan African markets, including the continent's most developed economy South Africa. "As a percentage of GDP, PE investment represents just 0.11% in sub-Saharan Africa, and 0.14% in South Africa – this compares with 0.74% in the UK and 0.67% in US. Even the BRICs have seen PE penetration rise sharply over the last two years … Between 2009 and 2010, PE penetration jumped 27% in China, 34% in India and 262% in Brazil."
While Africa's mining and oil sectors will continue to offer private equity opportunities, Ernst & Young says that the real potential lies in consumer-facing industries, fuelled by a growing middle class and urbanisation.
Enter the big guns
In July 2011, US-based private equity powerhouse The Carlyle Group announced that it had formed an Africa-focused investment team to be based in Johannesburg and Lagos. "The move by Carlyle is viewed by many as underscoring the level of interest that global funds have in the region, with an expectation that other funds will follow suit," notes Ernst & Young.
In addition to Carlyle, there are various other private equity players, new and established, operating on the continent. These include African Capital Alliance, Actis, Emerging Capital Partners, Helios Investment Partners, Kingdom Zephyr and Ethos. Irish rock star Bob Geldof is also backing a private equity fund, called 8 Miles, which is focused exclusively on making investments in Africa. The fund will invest in agribusiness, consumer and retail, health, telecoms, and business and financial services.
Exit strategies – much ado about nothing?
There have been concerns about the ease of exiting private equity deals in Africa. However, according to Ernst & Young, such worries are largely unfounded. "Experienced managers worldwide believe that there are adequate opportunities for winding down deals successfully. In fact, a recent survey by Coller Capital and the EMPEA found that only 14% of participants cited exit challenges as a factor that would reduce their likelihood of investing in Africa."
Ernst & Young continues by saying that "IPO's provide one exit route, especially for larger deals. African companies going public have listed on exchanges within their home countries; established regional exchanges such as South Africa, Nigeria and Ghana; and executed global listings such as Euronext Paris. Nonetheless, the vast majority of PE exits are occurring through traditional M&A – as many as 95% of African PE exits, many through acquisitions by companies in similar industries, with strategic acquirers from outside Africa seeking an entry into local markets being an increasingly attractive exit option."
How to succeed in African private equity
Private equity firms operating in Africa must be prepared to be flexible. "This flexibility includes attention to detail and readiness to respond quickly and creatively to obstacles on the ground. Unexpected hazards can create significant obstacles to a company's operations, and PE managers must be prepared to implement immediate and resourceful solutions."
Firms should also familiarise themselves with the local business cultures and ensure that they have a strong management team in place. "The strength of personal business relationships between key executives on both sides of a deal is often a major factor in the deal's confirmation and execution … Executives leading the project or enterprise must have the skills to navigate the transformation brought by an inflow of new capital in order to realise high returns."
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Title: Quarry's Ex
Release: September 20, 2011
Publisher: Hard Case Crime
BECAUSE HOMICIDE
BEGINS AT HOME
Even the enigmatic hit man called Quarry had to start somewhere. And for him that was the day he returned stateside from Nam to find his young wife cheating. He'd killed plenty overseas, so killing her lover was no big deal. And when he was recruited to use his skills as a contract killer, that transition was easy, too. He survived in this jungle as he had in that other one—by expecting trouble.
What he didn't expect was ever running into her again...
2012 Shamus Award Nominee: Best Paperback PI Novel
Booklist: "Collins remains the quintessential modern-day pulp writer."
Publisher's Weekly: "a perfect piece of sardonic pulp noir." "Collins amply leavens the violence with wit."
Pulp Fiction Reviews: "[Collins's] prose falls into place with the deft touch of a contemporary poet, each line awakening a new possibility in how we see the world. Reading Quarry is an education in human psychology taught from the barrel of a silenced automatic."
Somebody Dies: "Quarry's Ex feels as if it were written in 2 or 3 fevered sessions. That's how fast it moves."
Bill Crider's Pop Culture Magazine: "Of all the good things Hard Case Crime has done, reviving this series ranks right up there near the top....[Quarry's Ex] is a pleasure to read. Highly recommended."
Bookgeeks: "a tearing slice of sleazy hardboiled fun from one of the masters of the craft."
MostlyFiction: "In [the late 70s], mysteries, thrillers and noir usually came in very small, tightly wound packages that could explode in your hands and were finished at around 200 hundred pages.... For [Collins], this kind of writing in neither nostalgic nor retro, it's what he trained himself to do."
I've Been Reading Lately: "Collins is at his best when writing about Quarry, whose character is perfectly suited for Collins's tight mix of violence, quips, and social observation."
Bookreporter: "Quarry's Ex is pure hard-boiled noir." "extremely satisfying"
Bibliodiscoteque: "a perfect entry into the Quarry series full of irony, sarcasm, and violence."
The Playlist: "solid pulp with enough intrigue, sex and grit to keep page-turners happy."
Blogcritics: "Collins has a knack for capturing period with a few succinct details; he also has a pithy way with violence that at times reminds me of Robert Bloch at his nasty punchline best."
Mike Dennis Noir: "top-notch" "I certainly hope [Collins] finds time in the future to continue this riveting series..."
Pulp Serenade: "Quarry's Ex was my first step into the series, and it certainly won't be my last." "While he may be a bit of a smartass, there's a humility—and humanity—to Quarry that makes him a well-rounded character and more than just a one-dimensional archetype."
BookHound: "a gem of a book."
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Quarry (The Broker) | Quarry's List (The Broker's Wife) | Quarry's Deal (The Dealer) | Quarry's Cut (The Slasher) | Quarry's Vote (Primary Target) | The Last Quarry | The First Quarry | Quarry in the Middle | Quarry's Ex | The Wrong Quarry | Quarry's Choice | Quarry in the Black | Quarry's Climax | Quarry's War | Killing Quarry | Quarry's Greatest Hits (Collected Quarry Short Stories and Primary Target)


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Egypt's Economic Turmoil Favors Radical Islamists
A deepening of Egypt's economic crisis will advantage ultraconservative Islamist parties.
Nick Ottens October 5, 2012 November 20, 2021
If last month's demonstrations outside the United States embassy in Cairo, Egypt were a reflection of the economic hardships and political struggles plaguing the Arab republic, expect more of it in months to come.
Allegedly sparked by an anti-Islam film, the embassy riots were fueled by inflammatory television sheikhs and ultraconservative Salafist Muslims but soon overtaken by ordinary Egyptians who are frustrated about the lackluster pace of economic improvement in Egypt since the fall of Hosni Mubarak.
Since the former president's resignation in February of last year, the Muslim Brotherhood, which won a plurality of the seats in the new parliament as well as the presidency, has failed to deliver on virtually all of the promises that it made. Foreign investment has dried up while tourism came to a standstill during a year of political upheaval. Industrial action is endemic while unemployment remains high. Nearly one in four Egyptians between the ages of eighteen and 29 is out of work.
The country runs a $3 billion monthly trade deficit. Among its top import products are fuels, foodstuffs and cereals. Egypt's importers association reports that banks' reluctance to provide trade financing had forced companies to cut imports in half since January 2011.
The government claims to have six months' of wheat stockpiled but other staples, including beans, cooking oil and sugar, are running thin. The Cairo Chamber of Commerce warned last month that Egypt has been living off inventories of key food commodities. "Especially vulnerable is Egypt's provision of beans," writes Asia Times Online 's Spengler columnist, David P. Goldman, "the biggest staple after bread."
High dollar prices and dwindling cash reverses could lead to a 40 percent reduction in the supply of imported foods […] Egypt imports half its total food consumption.
The Egyptian government admits that it needs $12 billion to get through the next year but an independent analyst quoted in Egypt Independent puts the gap at twice that number.
Foreign reserves stood at just over $15 billion in August after currency injections from neighboring Qatar and Saudi Arabia, according to nation's central bank. The Saudis are unlikely to continue to bankroll the Muslim Brotherhood though, given the animosity that exists between the Islamist group and the monarchy. The United States have suspended their pledged $1 billion in support after the Cairo embassy attack.
Once it has burned through its foreign reserves, the government will have little choice but to devalue the pound unless it continues to rack up the national debt. Devaluation would further increase the price of imported products and could cause higher inflation across the board, a problem that will be compounded by food shortages worldwide.
The American Interest 's Walter Russel Mead predicted in September that such a crisis would "reduce the popularity of the government, much to the benefit of the radicals who hope to replace it."
The Salafist al-Nour Party and its allies, who are backed by Saudi Arabia, currently have 25 percent of the seats in parliament compared to nearly 45 percent for the Muslim Brotherhood's political wing and 7.5 percent for the liberals who comprise the third largest faction. If President Mohamed Morsi's administration continues to appear inapt to deal with the economic calamities, the radical parties could well do better in next year's election which is scheduled to take place within two months of a new constitution coming into effect.
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Black History: Sherrod Family
by lindaoppenheim | Feb 7, 2019 | Events, Video | 0 comments
The Lawrence Headquarters Branch of the Mercer County Library System will be celebrating Black History Month by hosting two programs by presenter Al Corbett, The Life and Legacy of Jack Sherrod ,and The Education of Fannie Sherrod, as well as the showing the movie BlacKkKlansman directed by Spike Lee.
On Monday, February 11 at 2:00 pm, the Lawrence Headquarters Branch of the Mercer County Library System will show BlacKkKlansman. This film by filmmaker Spike Lee, tells the true story of an African-American detective who infiltrates the Ku Klux Klan. 135 min. R-rated.
On Thursday, February 21 at 7:00 pm, the Lawrence Headquarters Branch of the Mercer County Library System will host The Life and Legacy of Jack Sherrod. This presentation by historian Al Corbett will honor Black History Month through the personal story of Jack Sherrod, showcasing his evolution from a slave to a United States Colored Troops soldier during the Civil War, and ultimately, to a free landowner.
On Thursday, February 28 at 7:00 pm, the Lawrence Headquarters Branch of the Mercer County Library System will host The Education of Fannie Sherrod. In this presentation historian and Sherrod descendent, Al Corbett, will discuss the history and struggle to educate African-Americans preceding and following the Civil War. Through an exploration of his family history, Corbett will explain the evolving role religious communities had in educating America's enslaved and freed populations.
Celebrate Black History Month at the Lawrence Headquarters Branch of the Mercer County Library System, located at 2751 Brunswick Pike, Lawrenceville. Registration is suggested for all programs. For more information about the library's programs call 609-883-8294, e-mail lawprogs@mcl.org or visit www.mcl.org.


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So you've read and signed the WYA Charter, but you wonder — what comes next? Where can you learn more about WYA? How do you find like-minded peers? When can you start the grand business of defending dignity?
Fret not, for here are the top ten paths you can take to jumpstart your WYA journey!
1. Sign up for the free Certified Training Program
"Through WYA's [CTP], I realized the value of the human person and the role he/she can play in the international struggle for peace." —Hala, Lebanon
The Certified Training Program (CTP) is a seven-chapter text of philosophical readings that elaborate WYA's definition of dignity. It tackles huge ideas like freedom and solidarity, and features notable figures in history like Nelson Mandela and Viktor Frankl. It's a pretty great read that explores what 'personhood' really is.
Plus, when you complete the CTP, you instantly unlock cool opportunities in your WYA career — such as #4 and #8! See what our accredited members have to say and browse these helpful tips for tackling CTP.
2. Join the WYA Camp
"The camp changed the way I see myself and other people; I learned to always seek the good when I have to make decisions in my life." —Ida, Denmark
Determined to make your summer more than just a vacation? Then the WYA Camps are perfect for you! In 10 days or less, you get: (1) a CTP crash course integrated into fun outdoor activities; (2) awesome cultural events like movie nights and international food and dance; and (3) irreplaceable memories with your fellow campers!
Presently, WYA members can apply to our camps in New York, the Philippines, or Kenya. Read about our campers' experiences from the International Summer Camp, the Asia Pacific Summer Camp, and the Africa Furaha Camp.
3. Participate in the ELC
"The common element I saw was the generation of young people with passion, drive and desire to invest their talents and skills for the better [Africa]." —John, Zambia
The Emerging Leaders Conference is held every year to empower members in each WYA region. With a globally-relevant theme, the ELCs are specially tailor-fit to address local social issues through panel discussions, breakout sessions, and workshops. In three days or less, participants interact with high-profile speakers, debate international policy, and build strong youth networks.
Interested? Take a look at some of our previous ELCs in Africa, Asia Pacific, Europe, Latin America, Middle East, and North America.
4. Apply for a regional internship
"There will be a lot of chance to travel, but participating in WYA, with hands-on experience of working with a non profit organization, is limited and precious." —Yurui, China
What better way to immerse yourself in WYA than the three-month Internship Program? Interns earn the opportunity to head local projects, represent WYA at events or conferences, and conduct speaking engagements in schools and universities for recruitment. If we're a snug fit for you, check out these handy tips for applying and tips for preparing for the internships!
In need of more details? Check out Job's experience, Miko's reflection, and Adit's story. Also, once you've done regional, you can go international! If you haven't yet, meet our current fantastic New York interns.
5. Watch the WYA Film List
"For me, [the WYA Film List] is important because it gives us different perspectives on how people interpret human dignity." —Pauline, the Philippines
If movies excite you, you're in luck because your next marathon is on us! Make popcorn, kick back with friends, and prepare to be incredibly inspired by our WYA Film List. We've written about inarguable classics like Schindler's List (1993), Life is Beautiful (1997), Children of Heaven (1997), Hero (2004), Les Choristes (2004), and Mad Hot Ballroom (2005) — all stunning works of art that dissect and challenge what being human truly means.
Tell us what you think (and suggest more titles that you feel we should include!) through our local film discussion groups. Tag us on Twitter or Instagram too so we can feature your free screenings.
6. Submit an entry to the MIFF
"[…]Storytelling is one of the most powerful human abilities to make people empathize and meditate about real life problems." —Daniel, Spain
Appreciating is nice but creating is even better — this is why WYA annually recognizes short films by young directors at the Manhattan International Film Festival (MIFF). Send in your work for a chance to have it screened in New York City in front of a global audience! Our distinguished jury panel always values stories that explore and explain the human condition.
Read about the MIFF experience through the eyes of our directors Xandrino and Daniel, and event volunteer Meghan.
7. Refer your school for the HDC
"I must admit that [the HDC] gave me the incentive to want to establish an educational program suited to the needs of young children in Saint Lucia." —Kin-Z, St. Lucia
The Human Dignity Curriculum (HDC) is an educational program for K-12 students that allows them to learn about sexuality in the context of themselves as persons with dignity. Previous North America intern Brother R. Thomas-Martin Miller neatly summarizes how the HDC achieves international objectives for sex ed and how it's the best holistic approach available.
Cool fact: the HDC is also a great touchpoint for future WYA advocates, which is how Kin-Z came to New York for an advocacy internship! Help us bring HDC to more kids — all you have to do is email us to recommend your grade school, and our regional team will approach you to get the ball rolling.
8. Open a WYA chapter
"Opening a WYA Chapter has been one of the best experiences during my college years because it has provided me with the opportunity to gather people who share similar goals and values to work towards a greater mission." —Racquel, USA
If you're CTP-certified and energized to go the extra mile, why not set up a chapter? WYA is present in a lot of cities globally, but it isn't nearly enough — we are in a state of constant growth, and we welcome opportunities to reach more youth through you! Get started with the help of this membership drive toolkit. Starting your own chapter is a unique leadership opportunity, and you get to pioneer local projects or events that are relevant to your university or community.
Hesitant? Be inspired by how our members did it.
9. Give a gift to support our work
"Thank you for your generosity. The chance to come to New York and see how WYA's work is made possible made me realize that there still is goodness in this world." —Ana, Mexico
No contribution is too humble to forward the mission of promoting human dignity. Our global work is made possible by small kindnesses (from hearts like yours) that pile up over time. Even young people can give a gift, shop online, or offer a run for WYA.
Read about the lives you've changed through your unwavering support.
10. Invite friends to join WYA
"I signed the charter because our potential for excellence is infinite." —Kateri, Costa Rica
Of course, the best way to get involved is to get more people involved! It takes less than five minutes to tell a friend about WYA and encourage them to sign the charter. It's definitely merrier when there's more of us discussing literature, appreciating films, and campaigning for life. Share these personal reflections and staff stories to your peers, so they can see WYA's impact for themselves and hopefully craft their own WYA journeys.
Whether you get involved in one way or in all ten, congratulations! Your important effort is fully appreciated. Defending dignity is never easy, but making a real difference always takes grit and hard work. Welcome to WYA. We're excited to see you around as you pave your WYA way.
Meeting the 2019 Viktor Frankl Awardees
"When these (WYA's) values are translated into actions, no matter how simple or small, they lead
Meeting The 2018 Viktor Frankl Awardees:
"Because every engagement with WYA is worthwhile" WYA is delighted to present the Viktor Frankl
6 Reasons to Participate in the International Solidarity Forum (Part II)
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Q: Postgresql SUM and UPDATE I want to ask about SUM and then UPDATE it in Postgresql DB.
In my case I want to sum (units) in stockdiary table and then do the deduction/subtract with table products (stockvolume).
I was able to sum the units in stockdiary table:
     SELECT NAME,SUM(UNITS) AS MINUS
     FROM STOCKDIARY
     INNER JOIN PRODUCTS
     ON PRODUCTS.ID = STOCKDIARY.PRODUCT
     GROUP BY NAME

     result =>
     name             ||    minus
     USB CABLE 1M     ||    -8
     USB CHARGER      ||    -3

then the problem is how to subtract minus and stockvolume and update  it back to the products table?
stockdiary table
 id(pk),datenew,product,units,price
products table
 name,id(pk),pricebuy,pricesell,stockvolume
@Vivek.S thanks it works.
    UPDATE products
    SET stockvolume = sub.minus
    FROM (SELECT
    SUM(UNITS) AS MINUS,PRODUCTS.ID
    FROM STOCKDIARY
    INNER JOIN PRODUCTS ON PRODUCTS.ID = STOCKDIARY.PRODUCT
    GROUP BY NAME) sub
    WHERE sub.productid = products.productid

A:  update  products  set stockvolume = stockvolume - diary.minus from
(SELECT  STOCKDIARY.product,SUM(UNITS) AS MINUS
 FROM STOCKDIARY
 INNER JOIN PRODUCTS
 ON PRODUCTS.ID = STOCKDIARY.PRODUCT
 GROUP BY STOCKDIARY.product) as diary where products.id= diary.product

dont use reserved words as tablenames, column names and etc ... :)

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Note the use of interface FlowLogicRef to represent a safe way to transport a class FlowLogic out of the contract sandbox.
Currently we support only flow based activities as we expect there to be a transaction generated off the back of the activity, otherwise we have to start tracking secondary state on the platform of which scheduled activities for a particular interface ContractState have been processed/fired etc. If the activity is not "on ledger" then the scheduled activity shouldn't be either.


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The basics of using MakeCode are explained in the Circuit Playground Express guide.
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Alexander van der Capellen (Arnhem, ca. 1590/1600 - Dordrecht, 8 juli 1656), heer van Aartsbergen, heer van de Boedelhof en Mervelt, was een Nederlandse bestuurder en richter van Doesburg.

Familie
Van der Capellen was lid van het geslacht Van der Capellen en een zoon van Gerlach van der Capellen van Rijsselt en de Boedelhof en van Margareta Schimmelpenninck van der Oye . Hij trouwde 30 augustus 1626 op huis Abcoude met Amilia van Zuylen van Nyevelt vrouwe van Aartsbergen. Door dit huwelijk verkreeg hij de heerlijkheid en het slot 'sHeer-Aertsbergen bij Bergambt. Zij hadden twee zonen, Frederik (1629-1706) en Hendrik (1634-1662).

Havezate Mervelt lag bij Groenlo.

Biografie
Alexander studeerde rechtswetenschap, geschiedenis en Arabisch aan de Universiteit van Leiden. Hij reisde door Frankrijk. Hij vervulde diverse generaliteitsfuncties. Vanaf 1635 was hij de vertrouwde raadsman van prins Frederik Hendrik. Na de dood van Willem II verloor hij zijn invloed.

In 1621 werd hij eigenaar van de havezate De Boedelhof. Het huis was in 1583 door de Spaansen verwoest. In 1638 betrok hij met zijn gezin een op dezelfde plek door hem nieuw gebouwd huis. Het dankgebed dat hij op 9 september 1638 uitsprak, de ochtend nadat hij de eerste nacht op De Boedelhof had doorgebracht, is bewaard gebleven in het familiearchief.

Alexander van der Capellen overleed in 1656 terwijl hij onderweg was naar 's Heer-Aartsbergen. Hij werd begraven in de kapel van Aertsbergen.

Zijn memoires werden in 1777 door zijn nazaat, Robert Jasper van der Capellen, gepubliceerd.

Literatuur
 J. de Graaf, De Boedelhof en zijn bewoners in: Bijdragen en Mededelingen Gelre 17, 1914, pp. 65-84.
  Dr G.Pikkemaat, Regenten en magistraten, Alphen aan den Rijn: Nautareeks, N. Samsom, 1967 [1968], hierin: Alexander van der Capellen, een integer magistraat, pp. 103-148.

Nederlands gewestelijk politicus
Alex
Persoon in de Nederlanden in de 17e eeuw

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The beautiful wedding photography of Stephanie and Colin at Elea Estate in Paphos, Cyprus, was a day out of the fantasy books.
Elea Estate Golf Club is one of the most beautiful locations in Paphos, with it's amazing architecture and breathtaking surroundings, offers a great setup for the perfect wedding.
The golf course is the perfect backdrop for couple photographs especially during the golden hour, as a wedding photographer in Cyprus I'm always delighted to photograph at this amazing venue.
Stephanie and Colin, wow 🙂 Probably the funniest couple I ever meet as a Cyprus wedding photographer, from the getting ready to the end of the wedding I was laughing and smiling.
The Anglican Ceremony was beautiful and when Stephanie arrived, Colin couldn't hold his tiers back at the sight of his beautiful bride.
All the guest had a fantastic time.


If Donald Trump wants to see what a real rigged election looks like and what kind of results it gives he need look no further than the Samoan elections.
All you need to do is buy many boxes of chickens, make up ridiculous charges against opposition people two weeks before the election, and run 5 people in one district under the H.R.P.P. banner and voila, you have a rigged election that gives you a majority. Then you can be the tyrant over the majority until the cows come home.
Ahhhh Donald Trump would be so impressed.


>Since I went red in December (best. decisions. ever) I've spent rather a lot of time worrying* about fade out, something that never really bothered me when I was brunette. Luckily for me, the salon where I get my colour did – Woodley & Bunny – carries an amazing range for coloured hair by Davines. I've never been a massive fan of colour depositing shampoos and conditioners as I've always found them a bit drying but the Davines Alchemic system is amaze. I use the Red shampoo and conditioner a couple of times a week and seriously, I get next to no fade out plus my hair is super soft and manageable.
The shampoo takes a bit of getting used to as it needs a minute's massage to 'give' – make sure your hair is completely saturated before you begin – and the conditioner looks terrifying, just like red putty, but it really is fantastic stuff. I won't lie, it's an investment but if you're going to the trouble of colouring your hair red, you're kind of committing yourself to a hell of a lot of up keep from the outset. If you offset the cost of the shampoo and conditioner against how regularly you'll need touch ups, I'm pretty sure they'll pay for themselves within a year. I've been a redhead for nearly six months now and I've just opened my second bottle/jar of product. It lasts aaaaages.
For non-redheads hair, I loved the Davines Nourishing hair pack in days of old, it's ridiculously moisturising if you've got very dry or very long hair that needs a bit of TLC. Plus it's green and looks like something out of Ghostbusters. Score.


Built into the vast majority of modern operating systems is the best tool for quickly diagnosing and understanding DNS responses. I am talking, of course, about the Domain Information Groper or DIG, as we like to call it.
DIG provides a wealth of information about how a zone is configured, whether or not it's working properly and can even be queued up with multiple queries at once. Of course, all this information is a moot point if you can't make sense of it, which is why I put this article together.
Getting started with DIG is as easy as locating your terminal screen on your system.
On a Mac, hit ⌘ + Space to bring up your Spotlight search, and enter "Terminal" in the box to locate your Terminal screen. Alternatively, you can navigate to Applications → Utilities and locate it there.
For our Linux friends, the location of your terminal will vary based on the distribution you're using, however it's typically in a conspicuous location.
Windows users get to have a little more hands-on approach to initial setup as BIND is not part of the stock Windows kernel. This can be easily remedied by visiting isc.org and downloading the appropriate BIND package for your system - 32 or 64 bit. Once that has been installed and configured, the instructions and data output in this article will be the same as that of a Mac or Linux.
Once you're in the terminal, you're ready to start asking DIG for some juicy DNS details!
Result! We can see that example.com points to 104.20.48.182 in the answer section.
The first line of the DIG indicates what version of the utility is currently installed, and the query that was invoked.
There are a bevy of options that can be tacked onto DIG, and I will dive deeper on this later on. For now, just know that in this case, my default instance of DIG was set up to display the first line of the response.
NOERROR - Everything's cool. The zone is being served from the requested authority without issues.
SERVFAIL - The name that was queried exists, but there's no data or invalid data for that name at the requested authority.
NXDOMAIN - The name in question does not exist, and therefore there is no authoritative DNS data to be served.
REFUSED - Not only does the zone not exist at the requested authority, but their infrastructure is not in the business of serving things that don't exist at all.
Next line starts out with flags - these are options that can be set to determine which sections of the answer get printed, or determine the timeout and retry strategies. The subsequent fields, Query, Answer, Authority and Additional provide the count of results for the DIG that was performed.
The question section reaffirms what you went looking for - in this case, DIG went looking for an IPv4 address (A Record) at example.com.
We see that example.com, with a TTL of 3600 seconds (1 hour) has an A record - 104.20.48.182.
Query time shows how long it took to get the DNS response back from the server, which is listed on the next line. You can also see the exact moment in time that I requested this information, and how many bytes the response contained.
That, in a nutshell, is your basic run-of-the-mill DIG query and the components thereof. For more information on DIG, stay tuned to NS1's technical articles for an advanced DIG resource document!
This is the first part of our series on using DIG. You can read the second post on Using DIG +trace here.


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Fardeen Khan tests positive for Covid
By IANS On Jan 19, 2022 0
Image credit- Ians
Mumbai: Bollywood actor Fardeen Khan has tested positive for Covid and says he is asymptomatic.
Fardeen, who is the son of late veteran star Feroz Khan, took to Twitter on Wednesday to share the news.
"Tested positive for C-19. Fortunately I am asymptomatic. Sending my best to all those in recovery."
He added: "The rest, keep getting tested if in doubt as this variant is also targeting children, down to toddlers, and they can be given very limited medication. Happy isolating."
Tested positive for C-19. Fortunately I am asymptomatic. Sending my best to all those in recovery. The rest, keep getting tested if in doubt as this variant is also targeting children, down to toddlers, and they can be given very limited medication. Happy isolating. 🙏🙏
— Fardeen Feroz Khan (@FardeenFKhan) January 19, 2022
Fardeen is all set to make his comeback on the big screen after 11 years with the film 'Visfot', which also stars Riteish Deshmukh. Fardeen was last seen on the silver screen in the 2010 movie 'Dulha Mil Gaya'.
'Visfot' is the official remake of 2012 Venezuelan film 'Rock, Paper, Scissors' which was selected as that country's entry for the Best Foreign Language Film at the 85th Academy Awards.
The thriller thrives on the collision between the city's stark contrasts – the 'chawls' of Dongri and the high-rises.
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Alka Yagnik beats BTS, becomes 2022's most streamed…
Shah Rukh Khan-starrer 'Pathaan' grosses Rs 313…


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Q: Neo4j.rb How to merge two realtionship between node class User
  include Neo4j::ActiveNode

  has_many :in, :homes, origin: :owner
  has_many :in, :shared_homes, origin: :home_mates, model_class: 'Home'
end

class Home
  include Neo4j::ActiveNode

  has_many :out, :housemates, type: :home_mate, model_class: 'User'
  has_one :out, :owner, type: :owner_of, model_class: 'User'
end

# f_ids is array of users
@users = User.as(:c).where(uuid: f_ids)

# for homes
@homes = @users.homes(:p)

# for shared homes
@homes = @users.shared_homes(:p)

I want to merge these two records like both type of places will be refrenced in :p
Any solution I was also trying to do that in neo4j.rb before going to cypher

A: I would really like to allow the type option of has_one / has_many to support an array of relationship types so that you could do something like:
has_many :in, :associated_homes, type: [:home_mates, :owner_of]

That's not possible yet, unfortunately, but you can get by for now this hack to create such as association:
has_many :in, :associated_homes, type: 'home_mates`|`owner_of'

Protip: User.as(:c).where(uuid: f_ids) could simply be User.where(id: f_ids)


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As private equity firms increasingly invest in businesses with valuable real estate assets, the sale-leaseback is becoming an increasingly handy—and popular—financing tool. By Aaron Lovell
PEI Staff
The old adage tells us a rising tide lifts all boats. The same seems to be true of real estate investing. While large pools of capital are chasing deals via private equity real estate funds, the sale-leaseback market is also flush with capital. That means it's tough times for sale-leaseback providers and just the opposite for those looking to monetize their real estate holdings.
Market participants say that sale-leaseback transactions have become increasingly popular in recent years as general interest in the real estate sector grows and alternative investors such as private equity firms and hedge funds place capital in property-heavy operating businesses like retailers, restaurant chains and industrial concerns. Last year saw a number of high-profile private-equity retail deals—Toys 'R' Us, ShopKo and Neiman Marcus, to name but a few—in which the value of the companies' real estate was a major factor in the transaction.
In a traditional sale-leaseback transaction, a company—or the private equity firm that owns it— will sell off its real estate assets to an investment group, oftentimes organized as a REIT; at the same time, the investment group signs a long-term lease with the operating company, renting the property back to them. There are plenty of obvious advantages to the lessee: property is moved off the balance sheet, cash is freed up, debt is reduced and—perhaps most importantly—the owner gets out of the real estate game and can focus on its core business.
Sale-leaseback transactions usually employ what is known as a "net lease"—a lease document stipulating that the tenant bears the operating responsibility for the property, which normally includes the taxes, maintenance and insurance, otherwise known as a triple-net lease. So while the property is off the balance sheet, the operating company remains responsible for many of the day-to-day operations of the building, from paying the heat bill to fixing the roof.
Because lease terms vary from transaction to transaction and sellers and buyers have different objectives—maximizing the future revenue stream for the buyer, generating the highest possible sale price for the buyer—sale-leasebacks can often bring up a number of prickly legal issues as the two parties try to share the risk. Some of these points include the baseline value of the property, the timing and size of future rental increases, and change of control provisions. For example, while a private equity owner would want maximum flexibility to sell the underlying business to whomever they see fit, the sale-leaseback provider may be reticent to have their real estate occupied by a company with a less stable financial profile.
"For us, real estate trumps credit. We underwrite each property based on the fundamentals of the location"
Despite the increased use of sale-leasebacks, not all types of net-lease transactions were popular last year. A real estate survey released in January by accounting firm PricewaterhouseCoopers points out that the number of saleleaseback transactions continued to rise due to high property prices and the continued availability of equity. At the same time, however, the overall market for net-lease transactions, which also includes triple net leased properties and 1031 exchange deals, may be slowing down. In the third quarter of 2005, there were 6,898 net lease offerings valued at around $23.1 billion. That represents a decline of 27 percent from the previous quarter, which saw 9,324 transactions completed at a total value of $27.9 billion.
THE RATIONALE
There are a number of reasons why a private equity firm acquiring a chain of convenience stores, fast food restaurants or discount retailers might consider asset-backed financing. Because many private equity deals are highly leveraged, a saleleaseback allows the firm to reduce its senior debt levels and interest payments. The downside, of course, is that the added rent expense is a drag on EBITDA. But given the frothiness of the current sale-leaseback market, private equity firms have been able to not only negotiate reasonable terms, but also generate a hefty valuation on their property.
As Benjamin Harris, executive director and director of investments at New York-based real estate investment firm WP Carey, points out, "[The private equity firms] can get proceeds that are at historic highs," he says.
Sale-leasebacks also allow private equity firms to refocus on the operational side of their business, generating value through EBITDA improvement rather than property management. "Pricing for high-quality real estate assets is as aggressive as it's ever been," says Craig Macnab, chief executive officer at Orlando-based investor Commercial Net Lease Realty (CNR). "Operators are realizing that the best use of their capital is to grow their business, not own real estate. It's not their core competency."
Macnab, whose firm focuses on the US retail sector, says leaseback groups can help the firms with entitlement, permit and construction issues. He adds that his firm, having access to US real estate markets, can be a valuable partner when private equity clients expand and open new locations.
Despite the benefits available to private equity firms, providers of sale-leaseback transactions point out that these deal are rife with risk—and require the same level of due diligence as other types of property investments. Factors that are important, financiers say, include the resale value of the property, the comparable market rents and the lessee's credit status.
Richard Reuben, a partner and head of the property finance division at London-based law firm Macfarlanes, points out that both parties to the transaction must consider the financial health and future performance of the lessee, as it is one of the primary factors underpinning the basic deal. "If you are a company, you are sort of offering a bond against performance," he notes. "As an investor, you must understand that is what you're getting."
Sale-leaseback providers, however, also take a very hard look at the underlying property. "Our biggest concern is the role the real estate plays in that tenant's operation," notes WP Carey's Harris, adding that his firm is looking for "critical" property, regardless of sector. At the same time, however, he adds that the real estate must have value on its own in the open property market.
"Your contract rent is your cash flow," Harris says."We have to be considerate of how that [contract rent] compares to market rent, if that [contract rent] goes away."
Macnab agrees, pointing out that while financial health of the company is always a factor when considering a sale-leaseback, the fundamentals and merits of the individual stores or location are as important as the larger macro-economic factors.
"It's become more [of the] deal du jour"
"For us, real estate trumps credit," Macnab says. "We underwrite each property based on the fundamentals of the location and the store business."
He notes that, in addition to judging each location, his firm must also evaluate the company's ability to pay the rent."We need to protect our downside, as well," he says. "We ultimately need to be comfortable…that we can re-lease it."
For example, CNR was able to get comfortable with the location and underlying fundamentals of the 74 Circle K-branded convenience stores it purchased late last year for $170 million. The seller was SSP Partners, a Corpus Christi-based convenience store group that is a subsidiary of the Susser family, which owns more than 300 convenience stores.
Outside of retail, another sector that has generated interest is the casual dining arena. Ethan Nessen, a principal at Boston-based CRIC Capital, a co-venture between Corporate Realty Investment Company and Prudential Real Estate Investors, points out that his company has completed sale-leasebacks transactions with restaurant chains like Applebee's, Acapulco, El Torito and Casa Gallardo
It is a sector that, while perhaps not as headline-grabbing as its retail cousins, has found a place with investors. "There's been a fundamental trend that people eat out more than they used to," Nessen says. "Casual dining sector has become a lifestyle choice for some people. They're very property intensive."
Nessen notes that, like retail, the first consideration is the value of the actual real estate. "What you layer onto that is a more detailed understanding of the lessee," he says, adding that individual site operations are also very important. "You want to know how important that location is to an operator. Is the location good for the business it is in?"
Despite the amount of due diligence a firm may perform, there is always the chance that a company may go out of business, leaving the lessor with a vacant property. Nessen sums it up: "If you go in and buy a property and rents are over market and the company goes [out of business], you've got a problem."
But he notes that firms can guard against this setback by making sure the real estate could be of value to another operator in the same business line or, failing that, the property could be converted for an alternate use. In an ideal situation, Nessen adds, the property could either be reused or converted.
While a rental stream failure is how a sale-leaseback transaction could go south, Macfarlanes' Reuben says the risk is still on par with that of any commercial real estate investment.
"If it is good real estate, you'll be able to sell it and you'll be OK," he says.
SELLING THE FAMILY SILVER
There are a number of important issues potential sellers must consider before entering into a saleleaseback deal, including their cost of capital, their future operating performance and their relationship with the building. "You have to impress upon [the seller] that they are changing their status in terms of the property," says Macfarlanes' Reuben. "They have to accept that they have a different relationship to the property and a different relationship to the landlord."
But the primary factor they must consider is the fact that they only get one shot to do so. That's one reason the Macfarlanes report calls a company's real estate the "family silver." While the firm gets the real estate off its balance sheet—a good thing in a certain economic environment—it also no longer has those assets as a cushion in the case of a downturn.
Market participants also stress that, like private equity and real estate, there is a tremendous amount of capital chasing these sorts of deals. "From an investor standpoint, we feel that people are a little too optimistic," says WP Carey's Harris. "Other markets tend to have high barriers to entry, but because sale-leaseback financing is a little less developed, you're seeing people enter the space from different backgrounds."With these different backgrounds, he adds, there are varying levels of sophistication.
Harris does not point to any one property sector as being overfunded; rather, he says, his firm is picking its fights in terms of US acquisitions — a n d making up for a dearth in US deal flow with investments overseas.
"Private equity firms can get proceeds that are at historic highs"
WP Carey reportedly plans to invest €1 billion in Europe this year, building on some of the investments it made in the region in 2005. Late last year, for example, the firm purchased 16 stores from German do-it-yourself retailer Hellweg for €126 million. Another deal included the acquisition of a building used by the French government and Paris police department for €88 million.
CRIC's Nessen says there are still plenty of deals out there, adding that the space has always been competitive. "It's become more [of the] deal de jour," he says.
Given the current state of the real estate markets, it could well be the deal of 2006 as well.
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