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"HE WAS A GREAT PRODUCT OF PARADE."
Des Reardon, a final year student of Parade's Class of 1957 and a regular at the Old Paradians' Association's Monthly Luncheons at Melbourne's RACV City Club, has passed away after a short illness.
Des, who would have celebrated his 80th birthday in mid-January, died on Monday (November 16) in Heidelberg's Olivia Newton-John Cancer Wellness & Research Centre.
So ended a life well-lived.
Des's wife of 54 years Margaret this week paid tribute to her soulmate – "a fine man" whom she first met at the taxation office in Lonsdale Street where they were both employed.
"Des was an only child who grew up in Middle Park and attended the Carmelite boys school. For years he organized reunions of those in his classes there," Margaret said.
"He was very loyal, very determined and had very definite ideas on things . . . he also had a great love for the South Melbourne Football Club because of where he grew up and he's been a continuous Member of the Swans since 1948."
On completing Year 10, Des crossed town to the 'Old Bluestone Pile' to complete two years matriculation. At 17 he took on a course in accountancy at night school in North Melbourne just as he joined the taxation office – and there he remained until the age of 55 when a heart attack forced an early retirement.
Des overcame that physical setback and pursued an active life to the full as a willing participant in squash, tennis and bowls - and for years he bowled at the Heidelberg Club where he also capably served as President and Treasurer.
"We were both very fortunate that we were able to do the things we wanted to do," Margaret said.
"We both looked after our parents and when the opportunity arose we travelled. Des loved to travel and so did I. He'd decide where we'd go and I'd joined him."
Through the course of their 55 years as Rosanna residents, Des and Margaret raised their two children Cathy and Greg, with Des an active parishioner at the nearby St Martin of Tours Church.
The years came and went, but, Des's school friendships endured. At the RACV City Club, he broke bread with old mates like Vin Arthur, Peter Jackson, Pat McNamara and Paul Power at the Association luncheons.
"Des loved those luncheons, he loved to reconnect with those of his vintage and he loved Parade," said Margaret, whose great uncles Ernest (1910), Carl (1912), Arthur (1920) and Norman (1923) were all Old Paradians.
"He kept his school photos and his old badges. He kept them all because the school meant a lot to him."
Des was diagnosed with cancer in late July after being hospitalised with a broken collarbone. "He bent down to remove a weed from the garden and his collarbone just snapped," Margaret said.
"Tests revealed a secondary cancer there, then they found it in Des's oesophagus and lungs. It all happened very quickly, but the nurses and staff at Olivia Newton-John were terrific and they've since rung to offer their support."
Des is survived by his beloved wife Margaret, children Cathy and Greg and four grandchildren Nick, Emily, Liam and Patrick.
His funeral at St Martin of Tours Rosanna is to be livestreamed from 11.00am next Thursday (November 26) via
www.dubockfunerals.com.au/des_reardon
"When you're young you don't know who you're going to meet, but in meeting Des I was very lucky," Margaret said.
"He was a wonderful husband and friend, and a good and kind man. He was a great product of Parade."
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Authorities searched for a man and a woman, but sheriff's office spokeswoman Angela Musallam tweeted that deputies were not actively searching for the two outstanding suspects as of Monday afternoon. The driver was arrested, Musallam tweeted.
No identifying details regarding the two outstanding suspects have been released by the sheriff's office as of Tuesday morning. The incident is still under investigation, and authorities do not believe there is a threat to the community, Monday's Facebook post said.


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Five Fast Facts About Regal, Elegant Sandhill Cranes
Sandhill cranes are the supermodels of the bird world: tall, elegant and eye-catching with their gray plumage and crimson eye patches.
(Photo courtesy of Debi Shapiro)
These gangly cranes stand 3 feet to 4 feet tall on long legs, and their wingspan can be greater than 5 feet. They spend most of their time in shallow wetlands like marshes and river basins. They are omnivores, eating what is convenient, including plants, grains, small mammals, amphibians, reptiles and invertebrates.
Sandhill cranes are one of 15 crane species in the world, and they are the most numerous and widespread. The only other crane species found in North America is the whooping crane, which is endangered.
In Illinois, sandhill cranes are mostly seen during their spring and fall migrations, although some birds do breed in northern Illinois. Their spring migration usually brings them through Illinois between mid-February and mid-April, and they pass through again on their way south between mid-September and mid-November.
Read on to learn more about these big birds.
They make quite a racket
It's often said that you can usually hear sandhill cranes flying overhead before you see them. Once you know the sound they make, you aren't likely to confuse it for anything else. Their call is unique, said to sound like trumpeting or bugling coming from overhead, and they owe their loud call to their anatomy.
Crimson: A deep shade of red.
Gangly: Tall and thin with loose-jointed awkwardness.
Juvenile: Of or relating to young people or animals.
Trachea: The windpipe.
Sandhill cranes have long tracheas that form a coil in their sternum. Because of the coil shape, the call they emit has a low pitch. The low, loud call can be heard from as far as 2 1/2 miles away, so you may have to strain your eyes while trying to catch a glimpse of them flying overhead.
These noisy cranes make their trumpeting call both in flight and while on land, and the trumpeting call isn't their only sound. They have at least 18 vocalizations, including honks, purrs and trills, that they use to communicate with their flocks and their mates. They even have been heard making snoring sounds while roosting.
They can really bust a move
A mating pair of sandhill cranes. (Photo via Shutterstock)
Birds aren't exactly known for their dance moves, but sandhill cranes can perform elaborate dance routines when the time is right. When is the time right? When the cranes are trying to attract a mate. These birds mate for life, and they choose their lifelong partner based on their dance moves.
The dance routine starts with a male trying to catch the attention of a female. Once they have each other's attention, they bow to each other. After bowing, the dancing begins, with the cranes outstretching their wings, leaping in the air and pumping their heads. Although the dance ritual is associated with attracting a mate, the cranes perform it all year. Once one couple starts dancing, others in the flock will as well.
They gather in huge flocks
It's not unusual to see large flocks of sandhill cranes passing overhead each spring and fall during their migration season. However, on the ground these flocks can be massive, and nowhere more so than an 80-mile segment of the Platte River in Nebraska. There, more than 80% of all the sandhill cranes on Earth — numbering in the hundreds of thousands — gather each spring as they make their way north to their breeding grounds.
The sandhill cranes arrive and leave Nebraska in three waves from mid-February to mid-April, with each group of birds spending about a month along the river. While there, they eat grain from agricultural fields to fuel them for the rest of their journey.
Closer to home you can see the spectacle of these huge flocks of cranes each fall at Jasper-Pulaski Fish and Wildlife Area in Medaryville, Indiana, about 100 miles east of Will County. At Jasper-Pulaski, sandhill cranes congregate from October to December each year, feeding in the shallow marshes during a stopover on their journey south. The large flocks at Jasper-Pulaski aren't as enormous as those in Nebraska, but at times, the population of cranes can number almost 30,000.
They are ancient
Sandhill cranes are among the oldest birds on Earth, with fossils of these large birds dating back millions of years. These birds have changed very little over time and likely look very similar to how they did millions of years ago. A sandhill crane fossil dating back 2.5 million years was found in Florida, and a fossil from a very closely related bird, the crowned crane, that dates back 10 million years was found in Nebraska.
Sandhill cranes and related cranes are so old they are considered one of the most successful life forms on Earth. They have outlasted more than 99% of all species that have ever existed, millions and millions of animals in all.
Even the migratory patterns of these birds have likely changed very little in thousands of years. The segment of the Platte River in Nebraska where they gather each spring is thought to have been a staging area during migrations for more than 10,000 years.
They can survive on their own from a very young age
(Photo courtesy of Charlie Parchem)
Young sandhill cranes, called colts, are capable of leaving the nest only eight hours after they hatch. They are also able to run and even swim soon after hatching. Although they are capable of meeting their needs on their own so soon, juvenile sandhill cranes usually stay with their parents for nine to 10 months and leave the family group the spring after hatching.
Mated pairs of sandhill cranes work together, using grasses, cattails and other vegetation, to build a mounded nest on the ground. The female cranes almost always lay two eggs, and the female is most often the one to stand guard and incubate the nest. Although sandhill cranes usually lay a pair of eggs, only one colt will likely survive to fledging season.
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The purpose of this study is to compare freshmen engineering students' exam achievement in general chemistry course using peer-led team learning model and traditional instruction and to investigate the effect of the methods on different achieving level students. A total of 128 students who were instructed by the same professor participated in the study. Both in PLTL and traditional class consisted of different engineering disciplines. Throughout the semester, PLTL model was implemented in the experimental group while traditional instruction was used in the control group. 14 peer leaders who have successfully completed general chemistry course in previous semester have been trained on basic communication and pedagogy issues and they have supported their teams in problem-solving throughout the semester. Both experimental and control group students took the same mid-terms and final exam which are constructed by the related department. The data were analyzed by two-way analysis of variance (ANOVA). Results indicated that low and medium achieving students' general chemistry exam grades are statistically higher in PLTL group than those of traditional group students; however, there is no statistically significant mean difference in high achieving students' grades across the groups.
Bu çalışmanın amacı, mühendislik fakültesi birinci sınıf öğrencilerinin genel kimya ders başarısını akran liderliğinde takım öğrenmesi modeli ve geleneksel öğretim modeli kullanılan durumlarda karşılaştırmak ve yöntemin farklı başarı seviyelerindeki öğrenciler üzerinde etkisini incelemektir. Çalışmaya aynı öğretim üyesinin okuttuğu toplam 128 öğrenci katılmıştır. Her iki grupta da farklı mühendislik dallarından öğrenciler vardır. Deney grubu bir dönem boyunca akran liderliğinde takım öğrenmesi (ALTÖ) modeli ile ders yaparken kontrol grubunda geleneksel öğretim uygulanmıştır. Daha önceden bu dersi başarı ile tamamlamış 14 takım lideri dönem boyunca temel iletişim ve pedagoji konularında eğitilmiş, takımlarına dönem boyunca problem çözme konusunda destek olmuştur. Deney ve kontrol grubu ilgili bölümce hazırlanmış aynı ara sınavlara ve final sınavına sınava girmiştir. Veriler iki yönlü varyans analizi (two-way ANOVA) ile incelenmiştir. Sonuçlar, düşük ve orta düzey başarılı öğrencilerin ALTÖ modeliyle öğretim aldıklarında geleneksel öğretim alan gruba göre genel kimya sınav başarı notlarının istatistiksel olarak daha iyi olduğu, ancak yüksek başarılı öğrencilerin uygulanılan öğretim yöntemlerine göre istatistiksel olarak anlamlı bir farklılığının olmadığını ortaya koymuştur.
Peer-led team learning, General chemistry, Engineering students.
Akran-Liderliğinde Takım Öğrenmesi, Genel kimya, Mühendislik öğrencileri.
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Q: IPhone - MKReverseGeocoder - how to make sure I have the result back what i'm trying to reach is to display annotation with the city name.
So I have a class MapPoint :
@interface MapPoint : NSObject<MKAnnotation,MKReverseGeocoderDelegate> {

    NSString* title;
    NSString* cityName;
    CLLocationCoordinate2D coordinate;
    MKReverseGeocoder* reverseGeo;
}

@property (nonatomic,readonly) CLLocationCoordinate2D coordinate;
@property (nonatomic,copy) NSString* title;
@property (nonatomic,copy) NSString* cityName;

-(id) initWithCoordinate:(CLLocationCoordinate2D)c tilte:(NSString*)t;

@end

I implemented it like this :
@implementation MapPoint

@synthesize title,coordinate,cityName;

-(id) initWithCoordinate:(CLLocationCoordinate2D)c tilte:(NSString*)t
{
    [super init];
    coordinate = c;
    reverseGeo = [[MKReverseGeocoder alloc] initWithCoordinate:c];
    reverseGeo.delegate = self;
    [reverseGeo start];
    [self setTitle:t];
    return self;

}

- (void)reverseGeocoder:(MKReverseGeocoder *)geocoder didFindPlacemark:(MKPlacemark *)placemark
{
    NSString* city = [placemark.addressDictionary objectForKey:(NSString*)kABPersonAddressCityKey];
    NSString* newString = [NSString stringWithFormat:@"city-> %@",city];
    [self setTitle:[title stringByAppendingString:newString]];
}

-(void)reverseGeocoder:(MKReverseGeocoder *)geocoder didFailWithError:(NSError *)error{
    NSLog(@"error fetching the placemark");
}

-(void)dealloc
{
    [reverseGeo release];
    [cityName release];
    [title release];
    [super dealloc];
}

@end

Then, in my CoreLocation delegate I use MapPoint like that:
-(void)locationManager:(CLLocationManager *)manager didUpdateToLocation:(CLLocation *)newLocation fromLocation:(CLLocation *)oldLocation
{
  MapPoint* mp = [[MapPoint alloc] initWithCoordinate:[newLocation coordinate] tilte:[locationTitleField text]];
    [mapView addAnnotation:mp];

    [mp release];

}

Now, I have 2 issues I'm not sure of :

*

*Is it correct to put reverseGeo as a data member , or a better option would be to just
alloc it inside the initializer and release it inside the didFindPlacemark/didFailWithError delegates(is it even possible to release it there) ?

*How can I make sure then when my annotation get displayed I know for sure that the reverseGeo came back with an answer (placemark or error - whatever it is).
Maybe it's just wrong to wait for network response and I should leave it like that - I'm just not sure then when/if network response will arrive it will update the annotationView within the MapView accordingly.
Please elaborate as much as you can.
Thanks

A: *

*It's fine to store it as a data member.

*It looks like you're leaving a trail of annotations for the user's current location?  If you're supplementing a regular user's-current-location annotation with a "bread crumb trail" showing where the user has been, then you need to wait to add the point to the map until you get the annotation back (if that's the behavior you want).  I would either do that by making the class that manages your map be the MKReverseGeocoder delegate (and have it set the title property and then add the annotation to the map in reverseGeocoder:didFindPlacemark) or add a map reference to your MapPoint class and have it add itself to the map in the same callback.
By the way, the documentation for MKReverseGeocoder includes the following text:

*

*When you want to update the location automatically (such as when the user is moving), reissue the reverse-geocoding request only when the user's location has moved a significant distance and after a reasonable amount of time has passed. For example, in a typical situation, you should not send more than one reverse-geocode request per minute.

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Salmonella Infections
Salmonella bacteria are found in raw meat, eggs or unwashed produce.
Salmonella is the name of a group of bacteria. In the United States, it is a common cause of foodborne illness. Salmonella occurs in raw poultry, eggs, beef, and sometimes on unwashed fruit and vegetables. You can also get infected after handling pets, especially reptiles like snakes, turtles and lizards. Symptoms include:
Abdominal cramps
Possible nausea, vomiting and loss of appetite
Symptoms usually last four to seven days. Your health care provider diagnoses the infection with a stool test. Most people get better without treatment. Infection can be more serious in the elderly, infants and people with chronic health problems. If Salmonella gets into the bloodstream, it can be serious. The usual treatment is antibiotics.
Typhoid fever, a more serious disease caused by Salmonella, is not common in the United States. It frequently occurs in developing countries.
Source: National Institutes of Health (NIH): National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases
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Decades of leadership experience prove vital in the state's fight against COVID-19
Dr. Andrew Thomas and his decades of leadership experience at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center have been vital in the state's fight against COVID-19.
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Mandens Overmand er en dansk stumfilm fra 1919, der er instrueret af Lau Lauritzen Sr. efter manuskript af Valdemar Andersen og Robert Hansen.

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Film fra Danmark (administrationskategori)
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Stumfilm fra Danmark
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Alastair Cooper is a Senior Investment Director at ADM Capital with responsibility for Early Stage Investments. Alastair spent 18 years as an Investment Banker, 16 years of which were at Morgan Stanley, within the Equity Division, as a Managing Director based in London and Hong Kong. His responsibilities included Head of European Derivatives, Proprietary Trading and Head of Asian Equity. Upon leaving Morgan Stanley in 2002, Alastair completed the One Year Farming Course at the Royal Agricultural College and has managed his own mixed organic farm since. As an active private investor, Alastair has made a number of investments within renewable energy and agriculture. Alastair holds a BSc in Zoology from Exeter University, England.
Alexander Shaik
Partner, General Counsel
Asia Pacific Private Credit
Alexander Shaik is a Partner, General Counsel and observer to the Investment Advisory Committee. Alexander joined ADM Capital in 2005. Alexander has over 20 years of legal and commercial experience working on corporate and structured finance transactions. Alexander has been involved in innovative capital markets transactions in most Asian and European jurisdictions. Before joining ADM Capital, Alexander was employed in the Hong Kong office of the US law firm, Sidley Austin Brown & Wood, and he has also worked with the Tokyo office of Allen & Overy. Alexander brings valuable structuring, regulatory and legal experience to the ADM Capital team. He received a BA (Hon.) in Law from The University of Melbourne and is admitted to practise in England and Australia.
Annie Rainsford
European Counsel
Annie Rainsford joined ADM Capital in November 2016 as European Counsel with a focus on the Cibus Fund and Cibus Managed Accounts. Annie was previously General Counsel at Motion Equity Partners (formerly Cognetas) and Bluefield Partners. Annie qualified as a lawyer at Ashurst in 2000 having studied law at Guildford Law School after reading Economics at Durham University.
Christopher Botsford
Co-founder, Joint Chief Investment Officer
Christopher Botsford is the co-founder of ADM Capital, Joint Chief Investment Officer and member of ADM Capital's Investment Advisory Committee. Prior to establishing ADM Capital, Christopher ran the Asia-Pacific regional debt and derivatives operation for Republic National Bank of New York. In 1995, he was a founding board member of the Asian arm of the International Swaps and Derivatives Association, the self-governing body for the derivatives industry. Christopher has a MA and BA in Engineering from Cambridge University, England.
Head of Investor Relations and Marketing
Christopher Smith is the Head of Investor Relations and Business Development of funds managed or advised by ADM Capital and observer to the Investment Advisory Committee. Chris has 32 years experience in the finance industry, largely focused on global emerging markets.
Prior to joining ADM Capital, Chris was Head of Investor Relations and Business Development at Spinnaker Capital, and before this, was Head of Alternative Investments for HSBC Asia between 2008 and 2012. Chris launched and sold an Emerging Markets fund of Hedge Funds to CITIC Capital, and continued to manage the CITIC Capital EM Fund of Funds for several years. Chris received a BA in Latin American Literature from Stanford University, and an MA in Latin American Politics from the London School of Economics.
Clement Chen
Investment Associate
Clement Chen is an Investment Associate in the Greater China investment team. Prior to joining ADM Capital in March 2021, Clement was a Senior Associate in the Leveraged Finance team at Citigroup Global Markets Asia Limited, where he focused on syndicated loans and acquisition financings across Greater China and Southeast Asia for five years. Clement holds a BSc (Hons) in Economics and Finance from University of Bristol and a Master of Finance from the Sloan School of Management, Massachusetts institute of Technology.
Daisy Deng
Daisy Deng is an Investment Associate at ADM Capital, working across all countries in the region. Prior to joining ADM Capital in 2020, Daisy was an associate at HSBC's investment banking division, with experience across Leverage Finance, Debt Capital Market and Financial Institution Groups. Daisy holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Risk Management and Business Intelligence from Hong Kong University of Science and Technology.
Damon Petrie
Damon is the Investment Director at ADM Capital responsible for implementing the Australian and New Zealand agricultural strategy. Damon is a Member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Australia and New Zealand and holds a Bachelor of Business from The University of New England. He has spent the last 12 years working in Audit, Financial Reporting and Taxation in both public practice and commercial enterprises, predominately in the agricultural sector. In his previous role, Damon was responsible for the formation, integration and sale of a beef supply chain, comprising of Sanger Australia and Bindaree Beef.
David Whyte
David Whyte is a Managing Director responsible for sourcing, analyzing and executing deals for the ADM Capital Funds. Before joining the Firm in 2014, David spent two years working within the Chinese startup scene having worked with KPMG for 7 years in their Consumer and Industrial Audit and Capital Markets Division in Hong Kong and Australia. David holds a Bachelor of Commerce degree from the University of Tasmania and is a member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in Australia.
Emmanuele Frontini
Emmanuele Frontini is an Investment Associate, working across all countries in the region. Prior to joining ADM Capital, Emmanuele was an AVP at the Hong Kong Mortgage Corporation's Infrastructure Financing and Securitisation team. Emmanuele began his career in New York in BlackRock's Financial Markets Advisory group, advising financial institutions and government entities on their balance sheet and capital market exposures. Emmanuele subsequently joined BlackRock's Infrastructure Investing platform as an Associate, supporting due diligence efforts on midstream energy, power and infrastructure transactions globally. Emmanuele holds a Master of Science in Industrial and Operations Engineering and a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Michigan.
Iain Henderson
Iain Henderson is a Managing Director, TLFF. Prior to joining ADM Capital, Iain held senior positions in capital markets at UBS and Deutsche Bank. Iain also worked on sustainable finance for United Nations Environment Programme. This involved supporting the People's Bank of China and the Bank of England in launching the G20's work on green/sustainable finance. Before joining the UN, Iain worked for WWF in Hong Kong focusing on sustainable finance and its potential to address tropical deforestation. He is both a CFA and CAIA Charterholder.
Jacob Rumball
Jacob Rumball is an Investment Manager, working across all countries in the region. Prior to joining ADM Capital in 2018, Jacob worked as an investment consultant to Hong Kong based private investment funds and real estate consultancies, covering alternative real estate assets in both APAC and North America. Jacob has a Bachelor's degree in Applied Economics from Queen's University in Ontario, Canada.
Jamie Kim
Jamie Kim is a member of the Investment Advisory Committee and Managing Director responsible for sourcing, analyzing and executing investments in Asia ex-China. Prior to joining, Jamie worked for the International Finance Corporation ("IFC"), the private sector of the World Bank Group. At IFC, she was responsible for investing in distressed assets in the Asian emerging markets. Prior to this, Jamie worked within the Leveraged Finance team at Bank of America in Hong Kong, the Credit Risk Group at Citibank in Korea, and Cerberus in Korea. Jamie completed her MBA from Fordham University in New York and has a BA from Ewha Woman's University in Seoul.
Jason Silm
Head of Agriculture
Jason Silm is Head of Agriculture at ADM Capital with overall responsibility of all food and agriculture investments. Jason has over 20 years of experience in agribusiness investment in both developed and emerging markets throughout Australia, Brazil, China, Europe and CIS. Prior to joining ADM Capital in 2015, Jason was based in Moscow as Head of Agribusiness Investments and Senior Investment Director for VTB Capital Private Equity. Prior to VTB, Jason was Global Head of Operations and Division Director at Macquarie Agricultural Funds Management with AUM and commitments of AUD 1.06bn across beef, sheep, grains, dairy, forestry and horticulture assets in Australia and Brazil. Jason holds a Bachelor of Business degree from Charles Sturt University, Australia.
Jeremy Alun-Jones
Jeremy Alun-Jones is an observer to the Investment Advisory Committee. Prior to ADM Capital, Jeremy spent 10 years evaluating hedge funds for investment as Group Managing Director of Stenham Asset Management and Montier Partners LLP. Prior to this, he worked for Cazenove & Co, Salomon Brothers and Lehman Brothers, as an analyst covering the UK and European retail and telecom industries. Jeremy received an M.A in Human Sciences from Oxford University. Jeremy is based in London.
Lisa Genasci
CEO ADM Capital Foundation & Sustainability
Lisa Genasci oversees sustainability of the Cibus Fund. Lisa established The ADM Capital Foundation ten years ago as an innovative philanthropic vehicle to support critical research and impact-driven approaches to promoting environmental conservation in Asia. ADMCF has been widely recognised for its work on solutions to some of our most intransigent challenges: Our depleting oceans, the nexus between forestry and development, air quality and public health, the intersections between food, energy and water. Lisa advises ADM Capital to shape its investment principles and provides ESG advisory services to ADM Capital funds. Lisa holds a BA degree with High Honors from Smith College and an LLM in Human Rights Law from HKU.
Marianne Commere
Marianne Commere is a Business Intelligence Analyst. Prior to joining ADM Capital in 2020, she had worked at ADM Capital Foundation in 2018 as an ESG and data analyst and gained further ESG investment experience at BNP Paribas Asset Management working as an ESG Specialist. Marianne holds a Master in Management degree from HEC Paris, with a specialization in Sustainability, and a MSc degree in Statistics, Finance and Economics from ENSAE Paris.
Neil Harvey is Executive Chairman Private Credit of ADM Capital and and a member of ADM Capital's Investment Advisory Committee. Neil has been involved in investment banking and wealth and asset management for 34 years and has significant knowledge and understanding of emerging markets. Neil spent 18 years at Credit Suisse and was most recently CEO of Hong Kong and Chairman of Greater China and Asia Pacific Asset Management. Neil was a founder of Credit Suisse's Emerging Markets Fixed Income business and Head of Fixed Income (Asia ex-Japan) as well as Global Head of Emerging Markets Fixed Income Distribution. Neil holds a degree in Accountancy from University of Exeter.
Phyuhpone Mokhant
Phyuhpone Mokhant is an Investment Associate exploring lending opportunities in the Frontier markets. Prior to joining ADM Capital in August 2018 as an Analyst in the Business Development and Investor Relations team, Phyuhpone worked with UBS in the Wealth Management, Investment Platforms and Solutions division from 2016. Phyuhpone has an MSc in Finance from ESSEC Business school, and a BSc (Hons) in Statistics, Economics and Finance from University College London.
Richard McDade
Richard McDade is a Managing Director with a focus on special situations and distressed credit opportunities across the Asia-Pacific region. Richard has over 13 years of experience in special situations lending and restructuring and prior to joining ADM Capital in March 2021, was the Head of Structuring at Double Haven Capital, a Hong Kong-based credit manager, where he focussed on distressed debt, special situations and private lending. Richard has a legal background and previously worked in the Restructuring Team at Clifford Chance, Hong Kong. Richard holds a LLB (1st Hons) in Law and French from the University of Dundee and qualified as a Solicitor in England & Wales in 2005.
Robert Appleby
Robert Appleby is a co-founder of ADM Capital. Before establishing ADM Capital, Robert was a Managing Director in the Asian Fixed Income Division at Credit Agricole Indosuez and before that spent 13 years at Lehman Brothers. In the last 20 years, Robert has accumulated a wealth of experience investing in emerging and developed economies across Oceania, Asia and Europe. Robert is a co-founder and Director of the ADM Capital Foundation, a charitable organisation established in 2006 to fund innovative approaches to promoting environmental conservation. Robert received an MA in Zoology and BA in Zoology and Anthropology from Oxford University, England.
Sabita Prakash
Sabita Prakash is a Managing Director of funds managed or advised by ADM Capital and member of the Investment Advisory Committee. Prior to joining ADM Capital, Sabita was the Head of the Asian Fixed Income team at Fidelity Worldwide Investment whom she joined in 2004. Sabita began her career in fixed income in 1993 when she joined CRISIL India as a rating analyst. In 1998, Sabita moved to Hong Kong and worked with Standard & Poor's Rating Agency, JP Morgan Securities and HSBC in Hong Kong on the credit research side before joining Fidelity in 2004. Sabita holds a Bachelor of Engineering in Electronics & Telecomm from Bangalore University, India and an MBA from the Indian Institute of Management Lucknow.
Scott Emmerson
Investor Relations and Business Development Manager
Scott Emmerson is a Manager in the Investor Relations and Business Development team. Scott is involved in maintaining and strengthening relationships with investors and potential investors in ADM Capital's Asia Pacific funds, and the wider financial community. Scott joined ADM Capital in 2016 and holds a BA in International Business and Marketing from the University of Strathclyde Business School in Glasgow, Scotland.
Sonia Ng
Head of Fund Administration
Sonia Ng is Head of Fund Administration at ADM Capital and observer to the Investment Committee. Before joining ADM Capital in 2005, Sonia worked at KPMG for three years within the audit division. Sonia holds a Bachelor of Business Administration in Accounting degree from The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology and is a Certified Public Accountant of the Hong Kong Institute of Certified Public Accountants.
Yue Lu
Yue Lu is a Managing Director in the Greater China investment team with ~20 years of financial market experience. Prior to joining ADM Capital in September 2019, Yue was Head of Corporate Finance with BEST Inc., a leading integrated smart supply chain and logistics solutions provider in China. Prior to this, Yue was with Credit Suisse's Emerging Markets Financing Group, responsible for private investment/ structured credit financing in North Asia. Prior to Credit Suisse, Yue also worked at Temasek China Investments. Yue started her career at Citigroup Global Markets in Hong Kong where she was an investment banking analyst and associate. Yue received a Bachelor of Arts in Chinese Literature and Economics from Peking University, China and a Master of Public Administration in International Development from Harvard University, John F. Kennedy School of Government, U.S.A.
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Our stewardship commitments are an integral part of our approach to our investment activities and contribute to our ability to deliver returns for our clients.ADM Capital, through its lending, engagements and by example, strives to foster good corporate governance, respect for the environment, responsible labour policies and ethical business practices. We believe these sustainability practices will
benefit the local communities in which we operate, as well as ultimately improve business efficiency and performance of the companies we finance so that we can achieve our ultimate goal of optimising returns for our investors.
We thoroughly evaluate each company prior to investing and continue to monitor performance, including on E&S compliance matters, on a regular basis once an investment has been made. Prior to an investment, we carry out detailed due diligence, and we seek to have regular dialogue on financial, operational and governance issues with all of our companies. We believe that constant and effective monitoring of companies and their performance is an integral part of our investment process
We implement our stewardship policy based on the materiality of ESG factors on financial and/or operational performance, specific ESG factors with systemic influence, and specific ESG factors based on input from clients. We consider the extent to which companies are:
Setting strategic objectives that build a long-term sustainable business plan or financial covenant mode
Implementing high quality business practices
Managing risk effectively, as seen from the perspective of multiple stakeholders
Implementing an appropriate capital structure, including the structure of our ADM Capital loan within the overall capital
Promoting good corporate governance, including strong corporate cultures, management information reporting systems and appropriate
policies in respect of matters such as human resources, environmental and social governance, accounting and audit oversight,
Communicating transparently and producing high quality disclosures and reporting
We also assess the industry in which a company operates as we recognize that it exposes companies to risks and structural limitations that are specific to each such industry.
ADM Capital requires external E&S due diligence (including site visits) and development of an Environmental Social Action Plan (ESAP) as a condition precedent to entry into all private credit investments (unless otherwise agreed by the IAC based on exceptional circumstances) and reporting on compliance with ESAPs is maintained throughout the life of each portfolio company investment unless a default, restructuring or other deviation subsists. We set targets for engagement through our ESAPs, which highlights the ESG risk profile of each
transaction. ESAP compliance is included in our loan documentation as conditions precedent or conditions subsequent
We seek to take a board of directors or board observer-status with our financing whenever possible and define these in our negotiations and financing documentation. To facilitate collective engagement, we are also members of the Principles for Responsible Investment and the Hong Kong Green Finance Association.
ADM Capital Environmental, Social and Governance Policy
General ESG Policy Statement
ADM Capital believes that we can help foster sustainable development through our own operations and also through our influence with companies in which we invest in the Asia Pacific region.
ADM Capital primarily works in the emerging markets where the challenges we face such as environmental degradation, corruption, urbanisation, are particularly acute. ADM Capital strives to foster good corporate governance, respect for the environment, responsible labour policies and ethical business practices. We believe these practices will benefit local communities where we lend, as well as ultimately improve business efficiency and performance of the companies we finance so that we can attain maximum returns for our investors. It goes without saying that we and the companies we finance must comply with applicable national law, including those laws implementing host country obligations under international law. We believe that integrating robust Environmental and Social (E&S) management into our investment process strengthens our investment decision-making and delivers increased value to investors.
Additionally, we are aware of the role ADM Capital can play in both mitigating and adapting to our changing climate. Scientific evidence shows that changes to our increasingly erratic and warming climate are in part driven by human actions. The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) report indicates that greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions are at historically high levels and, if left unchecked, the impacts to our economy, environment and society may be significant. This represents a global risk to economies, markets and communities. We believe that major shifts in consumption patterns, technologies and regulation will be needed to drive substantial and sustained reductions in GHG emissions. At the same time, we will need to invest to adapt to our changing climates. We believe these shifts represent both risk and opportunity to our portfolio companies and that ADM Capital can help support the transition to a low carbon and climate resilient economy, both from a climate mitigation and a climate adaptation perspective.
Consequently, ADM Capital has established this ESG policy and an overarching Environmental and Social Management System (ESMS) to guide our ESG integration process. The ESMS documents our financing process and combines the elements that enable us to integrate ESG in our activities as follows:
We also follow the Exclusion List of the IFC and any other exclusion criteria required by our funds.
We use a proprietary ESG toolkit based on the Sustainability Accounting Standards Board's (SASB) industry standards and MSCI's ESG ratings methodology to screen our opportunities for E&S risks and opportunities.
All ADM Capital projects are managed according to IFC Performance Standards (and others where relevant) throughout the investment process. This starts with strategy setting through to investment origination checked against an exclusion list, structuring, due diligence, monitoring, reporting and on to exits.
We engage with prospective clients throughout the due diligence stage and identify areas of E&S progress for the term of our financing. We believe these will contribute to helping them manage their risks and opportunities over time.
We identify specific KPIs for new investments and also seek to track E&S KPIs across the portfolio. These are monitored and reported to our Executive Committee and investors to show value add of the ADM Capital E&S integration in a transaction and across the portfolio.
We empower our investment team to address E&S questions in a systemic manner and with the companies we finance throughout the financing cycle. We include our ESG expectations in our financing documentation.
An ESG Committee reports to the ADM Capital Executive Committee and supports implementation of the ESMS, reinforces ongoing staff training, helps review our E&S exposure from a portfolio perspective, and evaluates and introduces new policies and procedures, where relevant.
Emphasising ADM Capital's sustainability commitment and starting this journey, in 2006, ADM Capital established the ADM Capital Foundation (ADMCF) with a focus on stemming environmental degradation and improving local livelihoods. This allows us to view needs first-hand and to act on perceived imbalances. Our research in particular, provides guidance in terms of both risk management and value addition. ADMCF also provides E&S advisory support to ADM Capital.
ADM Capital was one of the first signatories to the UN-backed Principles for Responsible Investment (PRI) in Asia in 2008 and remains committed to these principles in its investment activities. In July 2020, PRI granted ADM Capital an A+ rating, the highest possible score, for Strategy and Governance and an A rating for Fixed Income – Corporate Non-Financial. This score is an independent recognition of ADM Capital's attention to sustainable investing and its Environment, Social and Governance (ESG) integrated investment process.
ADM Capital Anti-Slavery and Human Trafficking Policy
Purpose of This Policy
Hong Kong currently does not have a Modern Slavery Act. Asia Debt Management Hong Kong Limited ("ADM Capital") will reference UK's Modern Slavery Act 2015 (the "UK Act") as the foundation for this policy. ADM Capital will also reference IFC's Good Practice Note on Managing Risks Associated with Modern slavery. Modern slavery can occur in various forms, including servitude, forced or compulsory labour and human trafficking, all of which have in common the deprivation of a person's liberty by another in order to exploit them for personal or commercial gain. This document sets out the policy of ADM Capital with the aim of the prevention of opportunities for modern slavery to occur within its operations or its funds', portfolio companies or supply chain.
In determining whether a situation involving slavery, servitude or forced, compulsory labour or human trafficking exists, regard may be had to all circumstances, including consent or personal circumstances (including family relationships, mental or physical illness, and whether the person is a child), as well as the principles of construction in Article 4 of the European Convention on Human Rights of 1950.
Additionally, ADM Capital is guided by the International Bill of Human Rights and supports the UN Declaration of Human Rights and the International Labour Organisation's Declaration on Fundamental Principles and Rights at Work. ADM Capital also supports the following standards, which reference modern slavery:
The UN Principles for Responsible Investment; and
IFC Performance Standards
ADM Capital has a zero-tolerance approach to modern slavery. We are committed to acting ethically and with integrity in all our business dealings and relationships and to implementing and enforcing effective systems and controls to ensure modern slavery is not taking place anywhere in our own businesses or those of the portfolio companies owned by funds which we manage or advise.
ADM Capital Climate Change Policy
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Changes to our increasingly erratic and warming climate have been recorded and these are, in part, driven by human actions, according to the scientific community. We believe that major shifts in consumption patterns, in technologies and in regulation will be required to drive the needed substantial and sustained reductions in GHG emissions. At the same time, we will need to adapt to our changing climates. We believe this represents both risk and opportunity to our portfolio companies and that as risk managers we must attempt to quantify the risk climate change represents to our investments, while as asset allocators we can play a role in supporting the transition to a low carbon and climate resilient economy.
Funds managed or advised by Asia Debt Management Hong Kong Limited ("ADM Capital") have duties to source and supervise portfolio investments responsibly on behalf of investors in these funds. Climate change represents the single most important sustainability factor given its systemic nature and the material influence on global financial markets. Neglecting climate change analysis could cause the mispricing of risk and the misallocation of assets. As a result, to assist in ensuring a prudent investment process, we have adopted this Climate Change Policy to present ADM Capital's vision as to how we can be better equipped as risk managers and contribute to mitigating and adapting to climate change. The Climate Change Policy, we believe, will assist us to generally operate as a more resilient, forward-looking and long-term driven global business, to map out our challenges and our mitigation strategy to address climate risks and to articulate the governance we have put in place to lead this approach.
ADM Capital is developing a roadmap to aid our implementation of this policy and to support us to align with the Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosures (TCFD). This policy will evolve with our climate-related initiatives, which will be reflected in our annual sustainability report.
ADM Capital Foundation (ADMCF) since 2006 has supported research, education and targeted action on climate and its related components such as land use, air pollution and water scarcity. Among the initiatives ADMCF has helped created that are relevant to this policy are the Tropical Landscapes Finance Facility for Indonesia, China Water Risk, Clean Air Network and HK 2050 is Now. Each of these have involved wide engagement with relevant organizations working in the area of climate and the environment more broadly and formed a base of knowledge and research for ADM Capital.
Processes for managing climate-related risks
ADM Capital is continuously working towards improving its internal processes to manage climate related risks and opportunities, both at the portfolio company level and at the company level.
ADM Capital follows a systematic E&S process for all our investments to ensure material climate-related risks are managed to the best of our abilities. We have an Environmental Social Management System ("ESMS") in place to provide a set of procedures, internal capacity and policies to identify, manage and report on ADM Capital's exposure to current and potential portfolio ESG risks. We identify climate-related risks as a component of our ESG risk assessments. An in-house ESG toolkit provides investment analysts with the ability to understand and better manage these risks at the earliest stage of our investment cycle. Our objectives from these processes include to:
ensure that ESG factors are part of the decision making throughout the investment cycle;
support ADM Capital and clients to identify and manage ESG risk, as well as identify opportunity;
create a framework to engage with clients and stakeholders on ESG standards;
support performance monitoring and identify areas where ESG risk should be mitigated within a consistent approach across the funds;
help ADM Capital capture the value of ESG integration and demonstrate its track record to investors and other counterparties.
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From Maria Popova:
On May 3, 1921, John J. Fitz Gerald — a sports journalist for the New York Morning Telegraph reporting on the horse-racing circuit — suddenly began referring to results from New York City as news from "the big apple." He soon titled his entire column "Around the Big Apple," extolling the Big Apple as "the dream of every lad that had ever thrown a leg over a thoroughbred and the goal of all horsemen." Eventually, people began wondering why he had so nicknamed their city.
Five years after he first began using the term, Fitz Gerald half-answered.
Several years earlier, traveling to New Orleans for a race, he had overheard two African American stable hands discussing the horses in their respective care and where they were headed next. One of the young men told the other, in a "bright and snappy" quip, that the horse was going to "the big apple." Fitz Gerald, knowing that the horse was in fact headed to New York City, seized on the term without asking where it came from — something about it just felt like the right poetic image for the grandeur and lushness of life in his hometown.
He died without ever saying anything else about it, having seeded into the urban dictionary the single most powerful and recognizable botanical metaphor in popular culture.
Popova goes further, tracing out the origins and meaning of the phrase "big apple."
I've heard New York described as "The Big Apple" a billion times. Only in passing have I wondered where this phrase came from and how it became associated with New York City. Much of our vernacular we inherited or picked up, and the meaning and origin becomes lost to time.
"The Big Apple" is just one example. If you want another fun dive, check out this list of phrases that came from Shakespeare.
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Q: Upgrade the Python package dateutil: Could not find a version I tried to upgrade dateutil from 2.5.3 to the newest version 2.6.0 with pip install dateutil --upgrade, but got the issue Could not find a version.
$ pip install dateutil --upgrade
Collecting dateutil
  Could not find a version that satisfies the requirement dateutil (from versions: )
No matching distribution found for dateutil

I checked the post Could not find a version that satisfies the requirement . Running pip freeze | grep dateutil got,
$ pip freeze | grep dateutil
python-dateutil==2.5.3

How do I know which version satisfies my machine? Is it possible to upgrade dateutil to the newest version?

A: It is
pip install python-dateutil --upgrade


I like to experiment with tools and software because I am passionate about improving the way someone can execute a task in less time with better result. This usually creates the results of improving project performance and over time a seamless workflow.
About a year ago my friend Nicko hired us to help him with re-launching his website for his very well known New York Greek Food Truck Uncle Gussy's. If you know a food truck or restaurant owner or are one yourself you can understand that no matter how busy it gets you need to wear multiple hats to make the establishment a successful venue.
Our biggest challenge was making sure we could create a series of steps where Nicko could follow along and still not sacrifice the experience of those visiting the truck. With multiple improvements to the website we were able to become a support system for Nicko when he needs it most.
Our first objective was to get him on a platform that would be easy to manage for everyone since the teams would be remote. We chose WordPress on the Genesis Framework with a series of premium plugins like Gravity Forms to create a workflow around our business goals.
Initially we wanted to make sure people could understand basic things that some food truck and restaurants forget like where to find the food truck, how to get to the food truck, who is cooking, what times they operate, and the most importantly the food on the menu.
The second goal was attempting to create an online ordering system to manage orders and increase the ability to serve more people without sacrificing quality.
Swiping a card can take a few additional seconds when you have a queue of people waiting for an hour for your delicious greek food. Every second counts to enhance and improve the customer experience which in return will also impact revenue in a positive way.
Third was making sure we could reach clients on online platforms and more importantly growing the email list. This also allows us to contact customers directly and send Uncle Gussy's clients anything from a secret menu item to their specials certain days of the week.
Here is a quick recap of what we have done for Uncle Gussy's because they have allowed us to work with them.
1. Increase frequency of visits from regulars by continuing the conversation long after they left our food truck and had their meal.
2. Create their own online Food Truck ordering system integrated with their website where they don't have to depend on third parties or pay hefty transaction fees on those established platforms.
3. Increase requests for catering events which are more profitable for the food truck. We optimized the website for SEO regarding those seeking catering events near the New York City area. We've also helped Uncle Gussy's manage their Pay Per Click (PPC) campaigns across Google Ads and Facebook ads.
4. Up-selling via the online orders via images and the right format, we are able to create a higher average transaction for the Food truck by making an easier interface for individuals to add more food goodies to their order.
5. Increased the reach via online platforms from increasing twitter followers to an engaged Facebook community, each time they appear on Mainstream TV we get messages from all platforms. Even tourists write to us to say they will visit Uncle Gussy's food truck on their visit to New York City.
There are many objectives for the Food Truck and we are still working with Nicko and his business partners to ensure a successful plan. But in just a year, we have been able to help Nicko take his food truck to another level. With the right support and customized tools, Nicko has been able to focus more on growing his business and being a leader in his industry while we are taking care of the heavy lifting of creating the right online experience for the Uncle Gussy's Food Truck Community.
Like Uncle Gussy's Food Truck, we have a few other success stories in and outside the food service industry we would like to share with you.


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Chair Yoga is a modified yoga practice, while using the chair. Yoga poses are done sitting on the chair, in order to provide support. Some poses are done standing, while holding onto the chair. People with various conditions are encouraged to participate in this class, in order to feel supported and protected, while they are still BENEFITING from movement, stretching and breathing exercises.
Chair yoga is considered to be the gentlest and the safest yoga practice. True to yoga principles, this practice will lead one to recognize their alignment, be mindful, release tension and rejuvenate. Postures include twists, gentle back extensions, forward bends, hips stretches and shoulder and neck mobility poses. The aim of this practice is to improve muscle tone, reduce stress, assist with better sleep, and increase overall sense of well being.
This class will be on pause until April 26, 2019. Please consult our schedule page to confirm when the class is running.


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Obama: Trump Won't Be President
President Obama appeared on CBS News' 60 Minutes on Sunday, where he discussed various issues and even Donald Trump.
When asked about Trump's viability as a candidate, Obama suggested that the candidate wouldn't be elected as president.
"I think that he is tapped into something that exists in the Republican Party that's real," the president said in the interview that aired Sunday. "He knows how to get attention.
"I don't think he'll end up being president of the United States," he said.
Trump fired back at the president, accusing him of focusing on unimportant issues.
President Obama was terrible on @60Minutes tonight. He said CLIMATE CHANGE is the most important thing, not all of the current disasters!
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) October 12, 2015
The Hill reports:
Trump said it's not surprising that Obama would dismiss his chances of winning the White House.
"I watched him last night, I mean, he can't say, 'I think he's going to make it,' in all fairness to him. He can't say, 'What do you think of Donald Trump? Oh well, I think he's going to be the next president,'" Trump said.
"I thought it was a little bit sad, because there was so much negativity."
Trump has remained at the top of the polls, even as his comments on illegal immigration and women have sparked controversy.
A new CBS News poll says Trump is supported by 27 percent of GOP primary voters, ahead of retired neurosurgeon Ben Carson at 21 percent.
Obama has escalated his attacks on the GOP presidential field over the past month as the 2016 race has gone into full swing.
Without naming Trump, Obama accused Republican White House hopefuls of "fanning the flames of intolerance" during a speech to Latino activists in Washington last week.
"Leadership is not fanning the flames of intolerance, and then acting all surprised when a fire breaks out," the president said. "Saying clearly inflammatory things and then saying, 'Well, that's not what I meant' —until you do it again, and again, and again."
Last month, Obama took a swipe at Trump's campaign slogan "Make America Great Again."
"There is nothing particularly patriotic or American about talking down America," Obama said at a meeting of the Business Roundtable in Washington.
"America is great right now," he told a group of business leaders. "America is winning right now."
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Flying low and slow above America's coastline is where aerial landscape photographer Gordon Campbell feels at home. With only the sound of the engine pushing his light aircraft through the still air at speeds not much faster than a world class sprinter, Gordon Campbell captures the vibrancy, texture, dimension and fragility of our coastline in extreme detail. Over the past 10 years he has covered much of the eastern coastline of the United States with an emphasis on the Eastern Shore of Virginia, nearby barrier island system and Chesapeake Bay.
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Best Luxury Hotels in Sri Lanka
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Buckingham Place
Rekawa, Sri Lanka
The gorgeous, upscale Buckingham Place boutique resort is a peaceful, secluded retreat with Rekawa Beach access and within a wildlife sanctuary. Its 16 massive contemporary rooms and suites have huge bathrooms and balconies, terraces, or private gardens offering fabulous Rekawa Lagoon views. Though the five-acre grounds provide many spots to kick back, including two pools, gardens, and a Mezzanine Lounge, there's no gym, and both the massage room and garden pool are tiny. The Oceanfront restaurant is pricey, but has great food, and an all-day breakfast is included in rates. The free minibars in rooms and free canoe and bike rentals are also standout perks. The sleepy village surroundings are isolated and airports are over three hours away. Closer to Tangalle, Nuga Eden Villa Tangalle is much cheaper and has a bigger pool, but is far less luxurious.
Saman Villas
Bentota, Galle District, Sri Lanka
Saman Villas is arguably the most romantic and luxurious resort in southwestern Sri Lanka. The 27 rooms, set on a grassy cliff separated by two beaches, have elegant furnishings, big outdoor bathrooms, and sea views; many come with private pools. The main infinity pool is not to be missed, though, and only gets prettier with nightly sunsets. Private dining can be arranged on secluded spots around the grounds, and the open-air restaurant serves high-quality cuisine with changing menus. Despite somewhat high prices for food and drink, treatments at the spa seem reasonable by comparison. The property also has a fitness center, library, and free Wi-Fi.
Hikkaduwa, Galle District, Sri Lanka
This five-pearl luxury boutique has 12 huge suites with polished concrete floors, imported Indo-Asian antique furniture, private plunge pools, top-shelf snacks and drinks, ocean or garden views, and outdoor lounge space. On-site, guests have access to open-air public spaces including a large lobby, breezy restaurant, small poolside bar, gym, and gigantic spa treatment room. There's also a large stretch of wild beach out back and a few traditional puppets hanging in the halls. It's the best, and priciest, hotel in the Hikkaduwa area. Saman Villas up the coast is a comparable property worth considering.
Cinnamon Grand Colombo
The 501-room, upscale Cinnamon Grand is a Colombo institution; it is a popular place for weddings and conferences, and has an air of importance and activity. All room types have quality amenities such as free coffee and turndown service, but some carpeting and bedding could use a style upgrade. There are two outdoor pools, a whopping 14 dining options, a large fitness center, and an adjacent Thai-based spa from Angsana (in other words, this is a big property and guests should expect to walk often). Late check-out requests are rarely granted, and beware that taxis through the hotel have higher fares than those on the street. Guest parking and Wi-Fi are free.
Tamarind Hill by Asia Leisure
Galle, Galle District, Sri Lanka
Set amid lush greenery, the 12-room Tamarind Hill by Asia Leisure is an upscale boutique, 10 minutes by tuk-tuk from Galle Dutch Fort. Colonial elegance here reflects 1764-built origins, and antique furnishings grace intimate spaces, indoors and out. Teak woods and tapestry rugs continue in vast rooms and suites with poster beds, bathrobes, and flat-screen TVs, plus private gardens in most. A tranquil outdoor pool, fine-dining eatery, and Ayurvedic spa round out the facilities, and the property's secluded feel is enhanced by its riverside location. The Fortress has more for kids, but it's pricier.
The Fortress Resort & Spa
Koggala, Galle District, Sri Lanka
Ideal for those not worried about watching their wallets or who are willing to spend a bit more to have the expected upscale hotel comforts of the Western world, The Fortress is a solid pick. Located in a quiet, yet convenient spot 30 minutes south of Galle, this 53-room boutique looks much larger from the street. Designed to resemble the famous Dutch Fort, here you'll find modern decor mixed with architectural styles from the Dutch and Portuguese colonial eras along with two pools, a narrow and un-swimmable beach, tasty meal options, a ton of activities, family-friend features, a gorgeous spa, and huge rooms with all the fixings.
CoCoBay Unawatuna
Unawatuna, Galle District, Sri Lanka
Ideal for couples or small groups of friends, CoCo Bay Unawatuna is a fresh and stylish spot along a quiet bay on the Indian Ocean, next to a fishing village. It's a five-minute drive to the main Unawatuna Beach area, and the Galle Fort takes about 15 minutes to reach by car. This small and upscale, 16-room boutique hotel offers crisp and bright rooms with hardwood floors, minibars, large jetted tubs, and options for private plunge pools or big decks. Oh, there's also those ocean views. Top features include a narrow pool, sundeck, a small pop art- and jazz-themed bar, and a casual restaurant serving international fare. For something with even more local character, it's worth considering the Thambapanni Retreat. Rates there are lower, but it's not on the beach.
Heritance Ahungalla
Ahungalla, Galle District, Sri Lanka
Heritance Ahungalla is an upscale 152-room beachfront resort with a huge building and a casual vibe. The colonial-style design and decor is reflected in the polished wood and stone floors, the locally woven fabrics, and the handmade art on the walls; it's the details that make the difference here. Guests can expect spacious rooms with stylish, contemporary nods to the colonial era, two large ocean-facing pools, tennis courts, a spa, five bars, and renowned cuisine at the three restaurants. The minor wear and datedness issues are a downside, but the resort is slowly refurbishing. The resort is popular with both couples and families, and there's a seasonal kids' club here, unlike at the also upscale Vivanta by Taj up the coast.
Paradise Road Tintagel Colombo
Formerly serving as the personal residence of two Sri Lankan prime ministers, the Paradise Road Tintagel Colombo comes with some serious prestige under its belt. The property features 10 upscale rooms with personal decor, a tiny but modern pool, a small gym, a tiny spa area, elegant dining and bar options, a leather-bound library, and top-notch art in every nook. This boutique (which has hosted the Prince of Wales) is an ideal spot for large groups or families visiting the area, and its proximity to the political and business center of Colombo makes it a good option for business travelers, too.
Cantaloupe Levels
The upscale Cantaloupe Levels is a calm, boutique oasis with a chic design and panoramic views of the ocean. There's little in the immediate surrounds, but the beach is a 10-minute walk away and the attractions of Galle are roughly a 20-minute drive. The vibe is peaceful and intimate, particularly with just 9 rooms and suites. The stylish rooms have flat-screen TVs, tea- and coffee-making facilities, minibars, and huge bathrooms with jetted tubs, plus most overlook the ocean. Local and Asian cuisine at the restaurant are delicious, while a sleek pool and spa offering massage treatments round out the facilities. Travelers looking to be right along the beach should consider CoCo Bay Unawatuna, which also has free yoga classes, a gym, and bar with daily happy hour.
Taj Samudra Colombo
An upscale 300-room property located in Colombo's well-to-do Colpetty business district, the Taj Samudra Colombo is an ideal pick for business travelers. Stuck somewhere between faded glory and contemporary style, there's outdates decor and fixtures in one area and sleek, contemporary furniture in another -- this goes for everything from rooms to restaurants. There's a host of fitness options and dining options on site, plus an outdoor pool with hot tub, tons of event space, and gorgeous 11-acre gardens. If you're looking for quality over quantity, then you may want to check out one of the city's many boutique options, like Colombo Courtyard.
Jetwing Lighthouse
Designed by a famous Sri Lankan architect, the 85-room upscale Jetwing Lighthouse has a Dutch colonial feel; it's filled with Indo-Asian arty decor, spacious contemporary colonial rooms, and grassy courtyards, and maintains a keep-to-yourself atmosphere. With two wings (built 12 years apart), two pools (including one with a kids' pool), a rustic spa, handful of food and exercise options, and plenty of outdoor areas overlooking the wild and rocky coastline, this large boutique is ideal for those who want a private holiday with lots of space and options. However, for a quainter and quieter vibe, check out Era Beach by Jetwing, 20 minutes down the road.
Galle Face Hotel Colombo
This four-and-a-half-pearl,158-room historic property is located on the waterfront in Colombo, next to popular Galle Face urban park and within easy driving distance of area attractions. It was built in 1864 and its colonial history is apparent throughout, thanks to Oriental rugs, hand-carved wooden accents, and even a small museum. Rooms are well-appointed, if a bit underwhelming, and outfitted with minibars, small flat-screen TVs, and free Wi-Fi, though some guests complain they're small. Extensive facilities include a saltwater pool with ocean views, spa, and 24-hour gym, as well as three restaurants, three bars, and a pub. It's worth comparing rates with the nearby Cinnamon Grand Colombo, which has more striking rooms and a happening scene.
Madulkelle Tea and Eco Lodge
Madulkelle, Kandy District, Sri Lanka
The 19-room Madulkelle Tea and Eco Lodge is an upscale hotel located in a remote setting, an hour-and-a-half away from Kandy. Though the outside of the hotel is unassuming, it has tasteful interiors and spectacular views of the Knuckle Mountains from almost anywhere on the grounds. All rooms except one are in platform canvas tents on the hillside with gorgeous vistas from the furnished terraces, though they create lots of noise when windy. Facilities include an open-air spa, infinity pool, restaurant with local fare, and hotel-organized excursions off the property. The Elephant Stables is a similarly luxurious hotel and closer to Kandy, but its urban location means it's also more expensive.
Taj Bentota Resort & Spa
This spacious 160-room hotel in southwest Sri Lanka (near historic Galle) has a rare cliffside location with dramatic views of the Indian Ocean from several vantage points. Vivanta is Taj's upscale (versus luxury) brand, and modern rooms all have private balconies. Four dining options serve quality cuisine (a Taj trait) and a trendy bar has sunset views and upbeat music. Daytime activities are pretty restricted to the outdoor pool, spa, fitness center, and huge beach, but water sports and excursions can be arranged through guest services. For a more intimate stay and guaranteed ocean views from rooms, consider the slightly more luxurious (and expensive) Saman Villas.
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Russian News Monitor: March 18-24, 2019
March 25, 2019 April 2, 2019 Detector MediaDisinformation
This is a regular weekly report by Detector Media, a partner of the Ukrainian Election Task Force, offering exclusive content covering the three main Russian state TV talk shows, particularly these shows' coverage of Ukraine and the 2019 presidential election. Kremlin-backed media outlets often generate disinformation narratives that are then spread throughout Ukraine as well as Western Europe and the United States. We have identified these TV shows as the main amplifiers of the key disinformation narratives that the Kremlin's propaganda machine seeks to circulate in the public domain. The messages spread in these shows are further multiplied by the wide network of hundreds and thousands of print, TV, radio and online outlets, as well as via the social media, which target consumers of the Russian-language information ecosystem, including Ukrainians. Indeed, the audience is not limited to within Russia's borders but also extends to Ukraine itself.
According to the research of Detector Media, 5 percent of Ukrainians, roughly 1.4 million citizens, receive information about the events in Ukraine and the world from Russian TV channels. Some 67 percent of those who receive information from Russian TV channels inhabit Southern and Eastern Ukraine.
Programs included in the monitoring: Time Will Show (Channel One), Evening with Vladimir Solovyov (Russia 1), News of the Week with Dmitry Kiselev (Russia 1).
Monitoring period: March 18-24, 2019
Number of programs partially devoted to Ukraine (share in the total number): 14/21
The main topics of the week devoted to Ukraine on Russian television were as follows: the fifth anniversary of the occupation of Crimea; consideration of the draft law on the Ukrainian language; the statement made by Prosecutor General Yuriy Lutsenko about the list of "protected persons" allegedly given to him by the US Ambassador to Ukraine Marie Yovanovitch; and a meeting of Ukrainian politicians with the Russian Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev and Gazprom CEO Alexey Miller. Russian propagandists used these and other topics to depict a landscape of degradation and chaos in Ukraine.
Message Number of programs in which the message was mentioned
Ukraine is under the external control of the West 11/14
Nazism flourishes in Ukraine 9/14
The nation of Russophobes is being brought up in Ukraine 9/14
Ukrainian election in 2019 will be rigged 8/14
Ukrainians and Russians are fraternal peoples 7/14
There is a civil war in Ukraine 5/14
The authorities are imposing a certain ideology on Ukrainians 5/14
There is no state in Ukraine 4/14
Ukrainian authorities are preparing provocations for the period of the elections 3/14
A repressive regime has been established Ukraine 3/14
The annexation of Crimea was the main topic on this week's shows. On Time Will Show, Russian propagandists promoted the idea that Russia defended Crimea from falling victim to the current situation in Ukraine. This claim, of course, ignores the reality that the annexation of Crimea helped to spawn Ukraine's current situation. Left unsaid on Russia's propaganda outlets is the fact that Russia's illegal seizure of Crimea disenfranchised several millions of Ukrainian citizens from voting in the presidential election on March 31.
While presenting the seizure of Crimea as legitimate, the propagandists also actively accused the Ukrainian authorities of attacking their own people in the country's east. For example, on Evening with Vladimir Solovyov, a guest said that Petro Poroshenko "brought war" to The Donbas. In fact, the anti-terrorist operation began two months before the current president's inauguration and after the Russian-backed separatists declared their republics in eastern Ukraine. This reality contradicts another of the propagandists' statements, namely that the Ukrainian army entered The Donbas to mandate "what language people must speak, what church they must go to, and what history they must honor." In fact, the Ukrainian military entered The Donbas to liberate the territories seized by pro-Russian separatists. In addition, participants on Evening with Vladimir Solovyov greatly exaggerated the number of Russians in Ukraine. According to the commentator, there are "more than 12 million" Russians in Ukraine.
The actual count, based on March 2017 data from the Kyiv-based Razumkov Center, is about 2.5 million, about 6.3 percent of Ukraine's population. Separate attention should be also paid to Russia's denial of its obligations under the Budapest Memorandum. On Time Will Show, one of the guests said the Memorandum contains no provisions about the inviolability of Ukraine's borders. The document, in fact, addresses this issue in the very first section: "…to respect the independence and sovereignty and the existing borders of Ukraine."
The propagandists also claimed that Petro Poroshenko is a protégé of the US Ambassador to Ukraine Marie Yovanovitch, even though he became president two years before her appointment. On Time Will Show, commentators stated that Ukraine is souring economic and gas relations with Russia because of "politics, momentary sentiment, and the enrichment of oligarchs." In fact, energy independence from Russia is a pillar of Ukraine's national security. Also on Time Will Show, a pseudo-Ukrainian expert stated that Ukraine has already started developing nuclear weapons. That, simply, is not true.
On Evening with Vladimir Solovyov, the participants directly articulated what they expected of Ukraine: "We can only be interested in the widely understood pro-Russian Ukraine. We will not even talk with Banderites and with those who consider themselves to be pro-American and pro-Western. Therefore, we are interested in those who openly say: neutral Ukraine with equality is bilingual and federal."
Task Force Update: Russian Interference Continues Post-Election
What Zelenskiy's Victory Means for Ukraine
Russian News Monitor: April 22-28, 2019


CAREPLS forming lower high & lower low.
Will it be technical rebound @ RM0.32 support level ?
Stochastic %K on oversold stage, pending BUY call.
Subsequent suport @ RM0.305 level.
Subsequent resistance @ RM0.365 level.
From technical view, CAREPLS is forming lower low & lower high, market sentiment is bearish. NO bullish reversal been form yet.
From fundamental view, CAREPLS is export counter, will be beneficial on USD appreciation.


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MP wins promise to help south lakes businesses take on local apprentices
Rural businesses are struggling to take advantage of apprenticeships according to South Lakes MP Tim Farron, who today called on the Government to increase funding for rural businesses to allow them to recruit more apprentices to help businesses survive the recession.
A recent business survey conducted by Mr Farron revealed that many small businesses have experienced difficulties in acquiring skilled staff, but that most had in fact not considered taking on an apprentice. Speaking today in the House of Commons, Mr Farron highlighted the success of the University of Cumbria's farm apprenticeship scheme, which experienced a 40% increase in recruitment in one year, as evidence of the potential for apprenticeships in South Lakeland.
Mr Farron received a promise from the Secretary of State, John Denham MP that more support would be made available to rural businesses through the Group Training Scheme which would allow small businesses to co-ordinate their resources to help them recruit apprentices.
Commenting Mr Farron said:
"During the Easter week I visited over 300 businesses across South Lakeland and found that although many had experienced real difficulties recruiting skilled staff, almost none of them had been able to take on an apprentice.
"The success of the University of Cumbria's farm apprenticeship scheme shows that there is a demand for apprenticeships in our area, but in this economic climate small businesses often don't have the time or the resources needed to engage in the apprenticeship scheme. It's therefore important that the Government provide them with the necessary support and resources to do so.
"Following today's promise by the Minister, I am asking the new National Apprenticeship Service to come to South Lakeland and join with me and the local chamber of commerce to give South Lakes businesses the chance to join the Group Training Scheme to enable them to take on apprenticeships."


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