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Q: Inheritance in Spring I have parent class with a long variable. I do an initialization in the init() method (@PostConstruct) and want to pass a new value into the sub-class. How to do this in Spring?
Here is a snippet of my code:
@Component
public class Track implements Serializable {

    protected long trackId;
    @PostConstruct
    public void init() {
        this.trackId = sequencesDao.getNext("TRACK_SEQ");
    }
}

@Component("trackPoint")
@Scope("prototype")
public class TrackPoint extends Track implements Serializable, Cloneable {
...
}

somewhere in the code:
Track trk = context.getBean("track", Track.class);
...
TrackPoint trkpt = (TrackPoint)context.getBean("trackPoint",
                                    new Object[]{new Double(eElement.getAttributes().item(0).getNodeValue()),
                                    new Double(eElement.getAttributes().item(1).getNodeValue()),
                                    0.0,
                                    date});

In the debug I see the trackId = 0, but it has to be initialized by sequence value. In other words, trackId <> 0 after the initialization of Track, but it =0 after the initialization of TrackPoint. What is missing?
P.S. Spring 3.2.10.RELEASE

A: I created something similar as you have and I have no problem...
Track
package betlista.tests.so.spring;

import javax.annotation.PostConstruct;
import javax.annotation.Resource;

public class Track {

    @Resource
    SequencesDao sequencesDao;

    protected long trackId;

    @PostConstruct
    public void init() {
        this.trackId = sequencesDao.getNext("TRACK_SEQ");
    }

    @Override
    public String toString() {
        return "Track(" + hashCode() + "): " + trackId;
    }

}

TrackPoint
package betlista.tests.so.spring;

public class TrackPoint extends Track {

    @Override
    public String toString() {
        return "TrackPoint(" + hashCode() + "): " + trackId;
    }

}

JavaConfig
package betlista.tests.so.spring;

import org.springframework.context.annotation.Bean;
import org.springframework.context.annotation.Configuration;
import org.springframework.context.annotation.Scope;

@Configuration
public class JavaConfig {

    @Bean()
    public SequencesDao getSequencesDao() {
        return new SequencesDao();
    }

    @Bean(name="track")
    public Track getTrack() {
        return new Track();
    }

    @Bean(name="trackPoint")
    @Scope("prototype")
    public TrackPoint getTrackPoint() {
        return new TrackPoint();
    }

}

SequencesDao
package betlista.tests.so.spring;

public class SequencesDao {

    int cur = 0;

    public int getNext(String s) {
        return cur++;
    }

}

Runner
package betlista.tests.so.spring;

import org.springframework.context.ApplicationContext;
import org.springframework.context.annotation.AnnotationConfigApplicationContext;

public class Runner {

    public static void main(String[] args) {
        ApplicationContext ctx =
                   new AnnotationConfigApplicationContext(JavaConfig.class);

        Track track1 = ctx.getBean("track", Track.class);
        System.out.println(track1);

        Track track2 = ctx.getBean("track", Track.class);
        System.out.println(track2);

        System.out.println(track1 == track2);

        TrackPoint trackPoint1 = ctx.getBean(TrackPoint.class);
        System.out.println(trackPoint1);

        TrackPoint trackPoint2 = ctx.getBean(TrackPoint.class);
        System.out.println(trackPoint2);

        System.out.println(trackPoint1 == trackPoint2);
    }

}

and the output from Runner is as expected
Track(1542629621): 0
Track(1542629621): 0
true
TrackPoint(991593213): 1
TrackPoint(1234030171): 2
false

just for completeness, my pom.xml
<project xmlns="http://maven.apache.org/POM/4.0.0" xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance" xsi:schemaLocation="http://maven.apache.org/POM/4.0.0 http://maven.apache.org/xsd/maven-4.0.0.xsd">
  <modelVersion>4.0.0</modelVersion>
  <groupId>betlista-tests</groupId>
  <artifactId>so-spring-inheritance</artifactId>
  <version>0.0.1-SNAPSHOT</version>

    <dependencies>
        <dependency>
            <groupId>org.springframework</groupId>
            <artifactId>spring-core</artifactId>
            <version>3.2.10.RELEASE</version>
        </dependency>

        <dependency>
            <groupId>org.springframework</groupId>
            <artifactId>spring-context</artifactId>
            <version>3.2.10.RELEASE</version>
        </dependency>

        <dependency>
            <groupId>javax.annotation</groupId>
            <artifactId>jsr250-api</artifactId>
            <version>1.0</version>
        </dependency>

    </dependencies>

</project>

So I still see only two options, you DAO is not working well, or TrackPoint is, because of some reason, singleton...
Add similar logging to you code as I have to compare...

A: The problem is resolved - I've made trackId static and TrackPoint keeps it initialized.


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Police arrest driver accused in Downtown hit-and-run crash that hurt another driver, worker
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By: Paola Suro , Timyka Artist
Paola Suro
CINCINNATI — A driver and a person working on a Downtown street were hurt in a hit-and-run crash early Thursday morning after another driver ran a red light, police said.
A driver in a Nissan Sentra was driving north on Main Street, ran a red light and hit a Nissan Xterra going west on Eighth Street, according to police. The Xterra then ran into a 26-year-old man who was working outside his parked van, police said.
The Sentra driver got out of the car and ran away from the scene, police said. Officials later identified the driver as 27-year-old Rashad Allen. He's been arrested and is charged with vehicular assault and leaving the scene of a crash, as well as "numerous" misdemeanor and felony warrants, police said.
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"Our thoughts are with the employee and the Televac family, and we hope for a speedy recovery," MSD spokesperson Deb Leonard wrote in a news release.
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The crash happened at about 2 a.m. at the intersection of Eighth and Main Streets. Police reopened the intersection before 6:30 a.m.
Police asked any witnesses to call the Traffic Unit at 513-352-2514.
WCPO will update this story.

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National Oilwell Varco Announces First Quarter 2012 Earnings and Backlog
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April 25, 2012 at 7:02 AM EDT
National Oilwell Varco Announces First Quarter 2012 Earnings and
HOUSTON, Apr 25, 2012 (BUSINESS WIRE) --National Oilwell Varco, Inc. (NYSE: NOV) today reported that for its first quarter ended March 31, 2012 it earned net income of $606 million, or $1.42 per fully diluted share, compared to fourth quarter ended December 31, 2011 net income of $574 million, or $1.35 per fully diluted share. The first quarter 2012 results included transaction costs totaling $7 million pre-tax, and, excluding these, earnings were $612 million, or $1.44 per fully diluted share. Earnings per share improved 44 percent from the first quarter of 2011 and five percent from the fourth quarter of 2011, excluding transaction and devaluation charges from all periods.
Revenues for the first quarter of 2012 were $4.3 billion, an increase of one percent from the fourth quarter of 2011 and an increase of 37 percent from the first quarter of 2011. Operating profit for the quarter, excluding the transaction and devaluation charges, was $881 million, or 20.5 percent of sales. Sequentially, first quarter operating profit increased two percent, resulting in operating profit flow-through (change in operating profit divided by the change in revenue) of 48 percent, excluding transaction and devaluation charges. Year-over-year first quarter operating profit increased 40 percent, resulting in operating profit flow-through of 22 percent, excluding transaction and devaluation charges.
Capital equipment orders for the Company's Rig Technology segment increased 15 percent sequentially to $1.91 billion during the first quarter, reflecting higher demand for drilling equipment for new build offshore rigs. At March 31, 2012 the segment's backlog was $10.36 billion, up two percent from the end of the fourth quarter.
Pete Miller, Chairman, President and CEO of National Oilwell Varco, remarked, "Our Company got off to a good start in the first quarter of 2012, with strong results in all three segments. Our Petroleum Services & Supplies group performed exceptionally well, helped by high levels of oilfield activity which is spurring demand for all our products and services. National Oilwell Varco continues to provide critical, enabling technologies to improve the efficiency and safety of oil and gas operations around the globe.
Our outlook for demand for our capital equipment is very strong and our expectations high for the remainder of the year. Overall, efficient execution of orders in our backlog, innovation in our leading technologies, commitment to great service, and, most importantly, the hard work of the best team in the industry, led to solid earnings again this quarter."
First quarter revenues for the Rig Technology segment were $2.26 billion, a decrease of two percent from the fourth quarter of 2011 and an increase of 40 percent from the first quarter of 2011. Operating profit for this segment was $551 million, or 24.4 percent of sales. Operating profit flow-through was 20 percent from the first quarter of 2011 to the first quarter of 2012. Revenue out of backlog for the segment increased 52 percent year-over-year, and was down four percent from the fourth quarter of 2011, to $1.71 billion for the first quarter of 2012.
Petroleum Services & Supplies
Revenues for the first quarter of 2012 for the Petroleum Services & Supplies segment were $1.70 billion, up nine percent compared to fourth quarter 2011 results and up 35 percent from the first quarter of 2011. Operating profit was $388 million, or 22.8 percent of revenue, an increase of 29 percent from the fourth quarter of 2011. Operating profit flow-through was 65 percent sequentially and 32 percent from the first quarter of 2011 to the first quarter of 2012.
Distribution & Transmission
The Distribution & Transmission segment generated first quarter revenues of $564 million, which were essentially flat from the fourth quarter of 2011 and represented a 38 percent increase from the first quarter of 2011. First quarter operating profit was $43 million, or 7.6 percent of sales. Operating profit flow-through was 10 percent from the first quarter of 2011 to the first quarter of 2012.
The Company has scheduled a conference call for April 25, 2012, at 8:00 a.m. Central Time to discuss first quarter results. The call will be broadcast through the Investor Relations link on National Oilwell Varco's web site at www.nov.com, and a replay will be available on the site for thirty days following the conference. Participants may also join the conference call by dialing 1-800-447-0521 within North America or 1-847-413-3238 outside of North America five to ten minutes prior to the scheduled start time, and ask for the "National Oilwell Varco Earnings Conference Call."
National Oilwell Varco is a worldwide leader in the design, manufacture and sale of equipment and components used in oil and gas drilling and production operations, the provision of oilfield services, and supply chain integration services to the upstream oil and gas industry.
Statements made in this press release that are forward-looking in nature are intended to be "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and may involve risks and uncertainties. These statements may differ materially from actual future events or results. Readers are referred to documents filed by National Oilwell Varco with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including the Annual Report on Form 10-K, which identify significant risk factors which could cause actual results to differ from those contained in the forward-looking statements.
NATIONAL OILWELL VARCO, INC.
(In millions, except share data)
March 31, December 31,
Receivables, net 3,330 3,291
Inventories, net 4,528 4,030
Costs in excess of billings 810 593
Deferred income taxes 352 336
Prepaid and other current assets 426 325
Property, plant and equipment, net 2,531 2,445
Goodwill 6,206 6,151
Intangibles, net 4,004 4,073
Investment in unconsolidated affiliate 409 391
Other assets 97 78
$ 26,287 $ 25,515
Accounts payable $ 1,009 $ 901
Accrued liabilities 2,172 2,376
Billings in excess of costs 965 865
Current portion of long-term debt and short-term borrowings 351 351
Accrued income taxes 649 709
Total current liabilities 5,445 5,416
Long-term debt 159 159
Other liabilities 316 360
Total liabilities 7,767 7,787
Stockholders' equity:
Common stock - par value $.01; 426,184,373 and 423,900,601 shares
issued and outstanding at March 31, 2012 and December 31, 2011
Additional paid-in capital 8,650 8,535
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) 104 (23 )
Retained earnings 9,658 9,103
Total Company stockholders' equity 18,416 17,619
Noncontrolling interests 104 109
Total stockholders' equity 18,520 17,728
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME (Unaudited)
(In millions, except per share data)
Rig Technology $ 2,259 $ 1,608 $ 2,316
Petroleum Services & Supplies 1,704 1,265 1,570
Distribution & Transmission 564 410 560
Eliminations (224 ) (137 ) (187 )
Total revenue 4,303 3,146 4,259
Gross profit 1,271 994 1,287
Gross profit % 29.5 % 31.6 % 30.2 %
Selling, general, and administrative 390 366 427
Transaction and devaluation costs 7 19 12
Operating profit 874 609 848
Interest and financial costs (8 ) (14 ) (9 )
Interest income 3 4 5
Equity income in unconsolidated affiliate 17 13 12
Other income (expense), net (13 ) (19 ) (13 )
Income before income taxes 873 593 843
Provision for income taxes 269 189 270
Net income 604 404 573
Net loss attributable to noncontrolling interests (2 ) (3 ) (1 )
Net income attributable to Company $ 606 $ 407 $ 574
Net income attributable to Company per share:
Basic $ 1.43 $ 0.97 $ 1.36
Diluted $ 1.42 $ 0.96 $ 1.35
Weighted average shares outstanding:
Basic 423 420 422
Diluted 426 423 425
OPERATING PROFIT - AS ADJUSTED SUPPLEMENTAL SCHEDULE (Unaudited)
Total Revenue $ 4,303 $ 3,146 $ 4,259
Operating profit:
Rig Technology $ 551 $ 422 $ 603
Petroleum Services & Supplies 388 246 301
Distribution & Transmission 43 28 45
Unallocated expenses and eliminations (101 ) (68 ) (89 )
Total operating profit (before other costs) $ 881 $ 628 $ 860
Operating profit %:
Rig Technology 24.4 % 26.2 % 26.0 %
Petroleum Services & Supplies 22.8 % 19.4 % 19.2 %
Distribution & Transmission 7.6 % 6.8 % 8.0 %
Other unallocated -- -- --
Total operating profit % (before other costs) 20.5 % 20.0 % 20.2 %
AS ADJUSTED EBITDA RECONCILIATION EXCLUDING TRANSACTION AND DEVALUATION COSTS
Reconciliation of EBITDA excluding other costs (Note 1):
GAAP net income attributable to Company $ 606 $ 407 $ 574
Interest expense 8 14 9
Depreciation and amortization 148 135 142
EBITDA 1,031 745 995
Other costs:
Transaction costs 7 2 12
Libya asset write-down -- 17 --
EBITDA excluding other costs (Note 1) $ 1,038 $ 764 $ 1,007
Note 1: EBITDA means earnings before taxes, interest, depreciation, amortization, and other costs, and is a non-GAAP measurement. Management uses EBITDA because it believes it provides useful supplemental information regarding the Company's on-going economic performance and, therefore, uses this financial measure internally to evaluate and manage the Company's operations. The Company has chosen to provide this information to investors to enable them to perform more meaningful comparisons of operating results and as a means to emphasize the results of on-going operations.
SOURCE: National Oilwell Varco, Inc.
Clay Williams, (713) 346-7606
Clay.Williams@nov.com


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Nissan's Ghosn crisis
Ghosn seeks court approval to attend Nissan board meeting
Ousted chairman wants to fulfill 'responsibility as a director'
Nikkei staff writers March 11, 2019 10:15 JST
Former Nissan Chairman Carlos Ghosn leaves his lawyer's office in Tokyo on March 6, after his release on bail. (Photo by Akira Kodaka)
TOKYO -- Former Nissan Motor Chairman Carlos Ghosn has asked the Tokyo District Court for permission to attend the automaker's board meeting scheduled for Tuesday, the embattled executive's lead attorney said on Monday morning.
The court is expected to make a decision after consulting with prosecutors.
Ghosn was released on 1 billion yen ($9 million) bail last Wednesday, after 108 days in a Tokyo detention center. He faces charges for violating Japan's financial instruments and exchange law and breach of trust.
Under the terms of his release, Ghosn is prohibited from contacting anyone involved in his case, including Nissan executives. But Ghosn, who remains a Nissan director, aims to attend the meeting to fulfill his "responsibility as a director," lawyer Junichiro Hironaka said.
Hironaka said Ghosn's desire to attend the meeting is "nothing unusual."
Ghosn barred from Nissan board meeting ahead of new alliance structure
The prosecution, though, is likely to argue against Ghosn's attendance on the grounds that it would put pressure on the parties involved and could affect testimonies when the case goes to trial.
Ghosn was stripped of his titles of Nissan chairman and representative director in November, after he was detained aboard his private jet upon arrival in Tokyo. The carmaker plans to dismiss him and former representative director Greg Kelly, who was arrested on the same day, as directors at a special general shareholders meeting scheduled for April 8.
Ghosn may ask the court for approval to attend other board meetings as well, since he also remains a director of Mitsubishi Motors and French alliance partner Renault.
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Hagi Bradley is the Vice President and Dean of Student Life at St. Lawrence University, a position he has held since July 2019.
Hagi grew up in Louisiana and still loves the food from down there. He earned his Bachelor of Arts degree in History, with minors in Political Science and Psychology from Millsaps College in Jackson, MS. As an undergraduate student, he was heavily involved in many numerous clubs and organizations on campus. After his undergrad life, Hagi worked for Millsaps in the Admissions Office for two years. He enjoyed working with students and helping them to reach their full potential through coming to college, and decided to pursue his Master of Arts degree in Political Science with a minor in Public Administration at Louisiana State University (GEAUX Tigers), working in student housing and then Greek Life. After going to Bowling Green State University to work as the Coordinator of Residence Life/Greek Life for a year, Hagi returned to LSU in a larger role in the Greek Affairs Office. After a couple years, Hagi decided to enroll in the PhD program in Sociology with an emphasis in Race, Juvenile Delinquency in Education, and Social, Cultural, Religious Capital, earned a second graduate degree, and taught the "Current Social Problems" class for a number of years, which he greatly enjoyed. Hagi then served as the Associate Director of Student Life and then the Special Assistant to the Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs/Director of Special Projects at Purdue University Fort Wayne. Hagi's next five years were spent at Sewanee: The University of the South, first as the Assistant and then as the Associate Dean of Students. It was at Sewanee that Hagi was given the title of "Dean of Fun," a title he truly embraces and lives out fully. Hagi was selected as the Vice President for Student Life and Dean of Students at Earlham College during the 2017 summer and was extremely excited to get his dream job of being a Chief Student Affairs Officer at a liberal-arts college in a dream location when he came to St. Lawrence in the Summer of 2019.
One of Hagi's favorite and most exciting parts of his position is meeting the students, helping usher them through their college development, and ensuring that students have a great and safe time here at the University. Hagi can often be found walking around campus with his dog Boudreaux (pronounced Boo-Dro), meeting the students, and talking with them. He also enjoys movies of all types (but cartoons are his favorite), college football, music concerts, and his newest past-time of hiking waterfalls in NY (hiked 34 his first full summer in NY). Hagi also LOVES Yoda and Baby Yoda and a number of gifts he's been given over the years of both these amazing beings are on display in his office. In meeting him, it is people always remark that he seems to care a great deal and has an amazing love for life!!!
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Utd headed in right direction under Mourinho – Schmeichel
posted on Sep. 04, 2018 at 12:00 am
London – Manchester United are heading in the right direction under Jose Mourinho, insists the club's legendary former goalkeeper Peter Schmeichel despite two early-season defeats.
United bounced back from losing to Brighton and Tottenham with a comfortable 2-0 victory at Burnley on Sunday to quell some of the mounting tension at Old Trafford.
Mourinho has routinely clashed with the media in recent weeks, demanding more respect for his managerial record, and his superiors at the club over a lack of transfer activity.
READ: Mourinho unfazed by pressure insists Matic
However, Schmeichel cited the two trophies won by the Portuguese during his first season in charge in 2016/17 and a second-place finish behind Manchester City last season – United's highest league finish since Alex Ferguson's retirement in 2013 – as signs of progress.
"We are progressing, we've had a really tough awakening since Sir Alex and (former chief executive) David Gill left at the same time. It left the club without a certain type of experience that the biggest club in the world needs," said Schmeichel on Monday.
"We're getting there, we can talk about mistakes but we've got Jose Mourinho, a proven winner… he's won the Europa League, won the League Cup, been in an FA Cup final, we are doing really well and on the way to do doing better."
Mourinho has been criticised for not getting the best out of star signings Paul Pogba and Alexis Sanchez, and a negative style of play not in keeping with the club's traditions under Ferguson.
But Schmeichel, who won five Premier League titles during the Scot's time in charge at Old Trafford, believes there is still enough for the fans to be excited by.
"We've got players in the squad that are inspirational, that you want to go to Old Trafford to watch. It all just needs to come together and that takes time.
"I'm like any other United fan. I want us to win everything, but I'm also a realist and I know other clubs have made incredible moves.
"I'm very patient, I know it is going to take time for Manchester United to get back to the level we used to be at, but I'm absolutely convinced that we will get there."
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A brief reminder regarding the Division of Corporation Finance's online request form for interpretive advice and other assistance.
A discussion of NACCO Industries, Inc. v. Applica Incorporated in which the Delaware Chancery Court refused to dismiss a state law claim based on disclosures in Schedule 13D filings.
A discussion of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 1st Circuit, sitting en banc, ruling under Rule 10b-5(b) concerning "implied" statements in prospectuses. By rejecting the SEC's "implied statement theory," the court declined to permit private litigants to bring suit against securities professionals that aid and abet the statements of others. Though hailed by some as a "major victory," the decision is criticized by others for failing to clarify the appropriate standard for distinguishing between primary and secondary liability.
Kurt E. Wolfe, Washington, D.C.
A brief overview of the requirements of Rule 12h-3 under the Exchange Act to suspend reporting obligations under Exchange Act Section 15(d), and a review of the new staff guidance regarding certain limited situations where an issuer will no longer have to obtain a no-action letter in order to rely on Rule 12h-3.
An update on financial services reform legislation, including major issues, congressional process, and the likelihood of passage and enactment.
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LAHORE - Supreme Court Lahore Registry has been moved for early hearing of the petition to stop implementation of death penalty.
The petitioner Barrister Zafarullah was of the view that sitting government has completed the strategy to hang the accused who were awarded death sentence and jailed across the prisons of the country. He submitted that most of the prisoners awarded death sentence have completed lifetime imprisonment ,therefore, in accordance with law an accused can't be punished twice in a single case.
Barrister Zafarullah in his petition urged the court to immediately stop the planned hanging of prisoners who have completed their term.


This road should only be attempted with high ground clearance vehicles. There was a ford not far from the intersection which has been graded but the road is still narrow and turn arounds are limited. It starts at an old cattle grid at the intersection with Tucker Grade and dead ends at about Road 10 where the grade just stops. High ground clearance vehicles should have no problem with this road. There are two other drainage crossing which are in good condition and have small ponds associated with them which are good places for Herons and Egrets. Shortly after the start of this section, there is an interesting site. It's a grave for a hunting dog. This appeared a couple of years ago and while the handprinted notes which showed the love for the dog are gone and the nametag on the cross has faded away, the area somehow remains clear of debris.
The road is sandy but firm now that they have removed the first fording. This is an old grade with mature trees reinforcing the edges. Beyond those trees you will find pine flatwoods and marshland. It is possible to drive a standard car here but in some places the ruts are deep enough to cause bottoming and the saw palmetto between the trees can scratch if you ride the ridges. The drainage canal is on the left side of the road heading away from Tucker Grade. It's a good place to look for Gators when full.
Ultimately, the grade just ends. The last time I was there there were a lot of commercial beehives at the end of the grade. It is possible to go further in a high clearance fourwheel drive vehicle but the least amount of rain can turn the ground very soft.
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Our Dispute Resolution Practice Group has for some years been rapidly growing and is now the largest group in the firm. We are honoured that we have received a number of awards in recognition of our remarkable performance in the legal profession. Our clients consist of well-known corporations, banks, individuals and regulatory bodies. Due to our substantial experience with regard to the Nina Wang litigation, we have become very well-known in the probate litigation field and are involved in many cases in this area.
Moreover, we handle a wide spectrum of litigation and arbitration cases including commercial and shareholders' disputes, defamation, employment, professional negligence, as well as administrative cases. We act for many local and international banks in Hong Kong and are involved in a wide range of banking and finance disputes. We also have extensive experience in dealing with cases involving sizable claims and complex legal issues, including cross-border multi-jurisdictional cases.
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We speak to Paul Boland, Davy who returns to his former Primary School, O' Connell CBS, Dublin 1 to take part in Time to Read.
What has been a highlight of taking part in Time to Read for you so far? The energy and enthusiasm in which the children, school and parents engaged with the programme and its objectives. Also meeting Ms. Patsy O' Keefe and Mr. Masterson again and witnessing all the improvements and fantastic work that is being done by the school for the people of the local area.
How do you think the children in the school now compare to you at that age? I was very impressed with both the standard of reading, and the attitude to reading of the boys. I feel that very few children at the school now would be at risk of falling through the cracks as they seem much more engaged with the curriculum than my peer group would have been. The class size when I was there would have been over 40, and now it's down to around 17. I think the extra personal attention they receive from teachers really helps the children engage with education. They also now have fantastic support teachers, a computer room, drama room, the library and programmes like Time to Read to help build their social skills and confidence.
What have you gained from taking part in Time to Read? The one-on-one aspect of the programme means you get to know the child and see first-hand the value of volunteering. It really re-enforced to me how much it means to a child to have someone take an interest in them, and how important positive role models can be at such a crucial age.
Were there amusing moments from your time with your reading buddies? With kids these days apparently living with their heads buried in phones or tablets, it brought a smile to my face when I discovered that one of my reading buddies routine was almost identical to what mine would had been! Jump out of bed and stroll to school about 40 minutes early to get a game of football in using a tennis ball. Later start a new match for small break and finish it for big break.
Would you recommend your other colleagues to take part in the Time to Read? I would highly recommend taking part in 'Time to Read' to anyone as it gives you the opportunity to help shape a child's attitude to education and learning. Providing encouragement and taking an interest in a child is very important to give them positive aspirations for their future and show them that their education is the most valuable tool they possess to realise those aspirations. Time to Read can definitely help a child's confidence and provide them with an important additional frame of reference that they would otherwise not have.


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Nicholas Collier
West End performer Nicholas Collier has previously worked on shows such as The Book of Mormon and Wicked, and has most recently performed at Kilworth House Theatre in Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat. Nicholas will be playing the role of Captain Hook in Horsham's 2019 pantomime Peter Pan which runs at The Capitol Theatre from 13th December until 5th January. Chatting with Nicholas, we find out about his time in Wicked, what he'll bring to his role of Captain Hook and playing the villain.
Have you done pantomime before and what will you bring to your role of Captain Hook?
Yes, I have done panto before. My first one was when I was a child dancer in Aladdin, I've also done Cinderella where I was Understudy Prince Charming, then I understudied Peter Pan when I left college, and now I'm Captain Hook – clearly aged badly! Captain Hook is usually a bit of an older character, so I'm going to bring some youth and full-out dancing and singing. He's not going to be on the sidelines this year, he's going to be very much involved, so it's going to be funny!
What are you looking forward to for playing the villain?
I can't wait to be hissed and booed as soon as I come on stage! I've always wanted to be the villain!
What do you think you'll find the most challenging aspect of this role?
That's a very good question. Probably making sure I have the hook on the right hand or making sure I don't forget it. If I come on stage with two hands, then that would be an issue!
What was it like meeting the rest of the cast members for the first time?
I've worked with Hywel Dowsell (Dame) before as we both did Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat at Kilworth House quite recently. Everyone else is also lovely, we're going to have a real laugh, I can just tell from the photoshoot as we're having banter and jokes already.
You've also done West End theatre, how different do you think this will be?
There are a few extra shows a week, so that will be different. Having come from The Book of Mormon and Joseph, which are very happy and smiley shows, it will be very different playing the villain. It's going to be a lot of fun and I can't wait to start.
Can you tell us about appearing in The Book of Mormon and Wicked?
Wicked was brilliant. I was a Swing, which meant I covered nine parts altogether, so it was very taxing on the old brain. It was a lot of fun and I'm glad I got to do all the parts from Chistery the Monkey, right to the dad character at the beginning who sings. Doing everything in that show is great. I did a total of four contracts there.
The Book of Mormon was my next dream show. Understudying the parts of Joseph Smith and Jesus was such a laugh. It couldn't be more different to panto because it's so crude and lewd, it's very, very funny.
What do you love about performing on stage?
I have always loved the escapism of theatre. You could have had the most stressful day or had a really hard week, but as soon as you get on stage, it's all cancelled and you've got somewhere to escape for a couple of hours and forget all your troubles. It's healing for both the performer and the audience because it's a chance to escape and turn your phone off. That's why I love performing – it's unlike any job in the world because you go out there and pretend to be someone else, and you get paid to do it!
Why would you recommend audiences see Peter Pan?
I would recommend audiences to see Peter Pan because it's going to be one hell of a show! It's going to be a big production with great numbers, we have incredible singers, and it's going to be a real laugh. Come and have a laugh for a couple of hours! I'm looking forward to starting.
PETER PAN starts 13th December and runs until 5th January at The Capitol Theatre, Horsham.
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Thyme for Cooking Sunday Supper: Tuna and Chevre Lasagne.
This is an easy lasagne with no pre-cooking needed: no Béchamel, no cooked sauce or filling.... Just assemble and bake. So you might as well have dessert... If you have leftover sauce from the Timbales, add it to this.
They perfume the house while they bake, with that wonderful 'Apple Pie' smell. They're great as is or even better with a spoonful of vanilla yogurt or, heaven forbid, vanilla ice cream.
Core apples - using an apple corer, often masquerading as a potato peeler. Stick it in the stem end and twist. It takes a bit of fussing to get all of the core out but we are not going for any beauty prizes here, so just work at it. Do not go all the way through the bottom of the apple - we don't want the butter to run out.
When cored to your satisfaction put half of the butter, sugar and cinnamon into each apple.
Put them into a glass baking dish and bake at 350 for 20 - 30 minutes, until tender and juicy.


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France - Slavery
France, one of the great colonial powers, is the first nation to have recognized slavery as a "crime against humanity."
On May 21st 2001 the French parliament adopts Act 2001-434, known as "Taubira's Law" from the name of the presenter, with which the French Republic recognizes both the transatlantic and Indian Ocean Negro slave trade, on the one hand, and slavery itself, on the other, that were practiced from the 15th century, in the Americas, the Caribbean, in Indian Ocean and Europe against African, Amerindian, Malagasy and Indian populations, as constituting crimes against humanity.
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Sarkozy calls "first crimes against humanity" Trafficking and Slavery
While François Hollande inaugurates the ACTe Memorial, we call for a reparations policy
The Council of Europe backs reparations for slavery and colonialism for the first time: important achievement for the CRAN (15-03-2016)
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"A nation which colonizes, a civilization which justifies colonization, and therefore force, is already a sick civilization, a civilization that is morally diseased, that irresistibly, progressing from one consequence to another, one repudiation to another, calls for its Hitler, I mean its punishment."
Aimé Césaire, Discourse on Colonialism, 1955
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Megaworld Condominiums, condominium projects of Megaworld Corporation the Philippines' largest residential condominium developer and business process outsourcing office developer and landlord. It has an unprecedented track record of completing more than 300 residential buildings, office towers, commercial centers and world-class hotels since 1994. Through large-scale township developments in the most preferred locations in the country, Megaworld continues to make a complete lifestyle more accessible to people. Its projects also serve as major employment hubs, providing jobs for a workforce that is more than 165,000 strong. With its reputation as a professionally managed corporation as well as an innovator and first mover in the real estate industry, Megaworld Corporation has received numerous awards from prestigious organizations over the last 20 years.
Megaworld Corporation has a well-earned reputation as the country's No. 1 residential developer, with more than two million square meters of built space for residential properties ranging from luxury houses to impressive townhouses and condominiums. The Megaworld Group has launched more than 200 residential, commercial and office buildings in the last 17 years.
Today, the Megaworld brand [ Megaworld Condominiums} reflects the proud achievements of a property company whose various projects have enhanced the urban landscape—providing the living, working and leisure environments that allow families to enjoy life better and businesses to thrive and grow.


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What is the Global Green New Deal?
At the C40 World Mayors Summit in Copenhagen, Chair-Elect of C40 Cities and Mayor of Los Angeles Eric Garcetti, alongside the mayors of cities worldwide including Copenhagen, Paris, Rio de Janeiro, Sydney and Tokyo, announced their support for a Global Green New Deal and recognized a global climate emergency. A broad coalition – including youth climate activists, and representatives from labour, business and civil society – also announced their support. This call for a Global Green New Deal comes in response to intergovernmental action being blocked by a small number of very powerful, science-denying governments, representing the interests of the fossil-fuel industry.
Through the Global Green New Deal, cities have reaffirmed their commitment to protecting our environment, strengthening our economy, and building a more equitable future by cutting emissions from the sectors most responsible for the climate crisis – transportation, buildings, industry, and waste – to keep global heating below the 1.5°C goal of the Paris Agreement.
This includes putting inclusive climate action at the center of all urban decision-making to secure a just transition for those working in high-carbon industries and correct long-running environmental injustices for those disproportionately impacted by the climate crisis – people living in the Global South generally, and the poorest communities everywhere.
Avoiding the worst impacts of the climate crisis means cutting global emissions in half by 2030. In practical terms that means improving mobility while replacing polluting fossil fuel powered vehicles with clean alternatives; setting the strictest possible building codes and reducing waste, amongst other actions. Policies already being delivered in cities around the world, thanks to the commitment of mayors to the C40 Net Zero Carbon Buildings Declaration, the C40 Advancing Towards Zero Waste Declaration, the C40 Good Food Cities Declaration, the C40 Clean Air Cities Declaration, and the C40 Green & Healthy Streets Declaration.
Keeping temperature rise to within the limits deemed safe by the overwhelming scientific evidence means not only cutting emissions, but also reducing the carbon already released into our planet's atmosphere. Even standing still isn't good enough.
Core Principles of the Global Green New Deal
1. We recognise the global climate emergency.
2. We are committed to keeping global heating below the 1.5°C goal of the Paris Agreement by curbing emissions in the sectors that are the greatest contributors to the climate crisis: transportation, buildings, and waste. C40 cities are already cutting emissions at a rate consistent with the limits determined by science – which means peaking emissions by 2020, and halving them by 2030. Every business, individual, investor, partner, informal settlement representative and nation that forms part of Global Green New Deal will commit to similar science based targets.
3. We are committed to putting inclusive climate action at the center of all urban decision-making, to create thriving and equitable communities for everyone. Our commitment includes protecting livelihoods, helping end poverty, improving lives, building more equitable societies and securing a just transition for those working in high-carbon industries. Climate delay is already having devastating consequences with the impact being felt most severely by those least responsible for the emissions causing the climate emergency. We will drive an urgent, fundamental and irreversible transfer of global resources away from fossil fuels and into action that averts the climate emergency, thereby building a green and fair ecological civilisation.
4. We invite our partners – political leaders, CEOs, trade unions, investors, and civil society – to join us in recognising the global climate emergency and help us deliver on science-based action to overcome it. Business, governments, investors, labour, civil society, citizens, and communities disproportionately impacted by climate change and poverty will form the coalition necessary to tackle the climate crisis. Through the C40 Global Youth Initiative, we will work particularly closely with young people in our cities to help shape the sustainable future they want, providing a route from making their voice heard on the streets into shaping policies and projects in city government.
Who is part of the Global Green New Deal so far? And how can I be part of it?
The Global Green New Deal is bringing together the necessary coalition of labour, business, investors, civil society, and youth activists to address the climate crisis.
Rather than waiting for sufficient national leadership from national governments, we will act together now to do all we can to put in place the solutions we need to prevent climate breakdown and create a world where everyone can thrive, and to push for solutions that are not yet within our reach.
C40 Chair-Elect Mayor Eric Garcetti announced that over the next year, under his Chairship beginning in December 2019, C40 will seek to systematically engage organised labour, business and civil society groups - building the coalition we need and drastically increasing the number of cities involved.
This call for a Global Green New Deal is just the beginning. The biggest challenge of our time deserves the biggest possible response, and with everything at stake, everyone has a role to play. Over the next year, working with our partners we will build out what this coalition can do together and bring more people and organizations on board, ensuring that the voice of those impacted are part of the process – from workers to frontline communities to businesses seeking to transition. This coalition's impact will grow as its membership does, and we welcome collaboration with people everywhere who agree with the core principles stated above.
Individuals are also essential to the success of our plan to get emissions back on track – to show your support for the core principles of the Global Green New Deal and express your interest in learning more, please add your name here. Organizations or groups that support the principles or are interested in learning more are also invited to leave their name.
Key Terms & Definitions
Limiting temperature rise is to 1.5°C is the only reliable 'science-based' target we have. We know that with any warming beyond this, cities would experience massive increases in food insecurity, water shortages, poverty, risk from extreme weather events and impacts on human health. The Paris Agreement's target of keeping temperatures 'well below' 2°C, and the 'aspirational' target of limiting temperature rise to 1.5°C, are based on a vast, robust assessment of the scientific evidence, presented by the International Panel on Climate Change (IPCC). The IPCC's Fifth Assessment Report (AR5), published in 2014, assessed the available evidence on climate change, its implications and potential future risks, as well as put forward adaptation and mitigation options.
When the Paris Agreement was adopted in 2015, governments requested the IPCC to provide a special report on the impacts of global warming of 1.5°C, and the global greenhouse gas emissions pathways necessary to meet that goal. The subsequent IPCC Special Report on Global Warming of 1.5°C (SR1.5) was released in 2018. It presented clear, alarming evidence that half a degree of warming makes a big difference: the risks associated with warming of 2°C are much higher than 1.5°C. As a result, the Paris Agreement's 'aspirational' target of limiting temperature rise to 1.5°C has become the internationally accepted target for climate action – not 2°C.
Inclusive Climate Action
Inclusive and equitable climate action is climate action that takes into consideration all communities and whose impacts are distributed fairly amongst all residents, especially those who are on the frontline of climate change. The climate crisis is unfair, and responses to the climate crisis can also be unfair. Those who have historically benefited from the degradation of the climate the most must support the ecological transition the world desperately needs. This is not necessarily a Global South / Global North divide: it's between the richest 1% and the rest.
C40 defines 'inclusivity' as: The practice of including relevant stakeholders and communities, particularly marginalised and hard-to-reach groups, in the policy-making and urban governance process, in order to ensure a fair policy process with equitable outcomes.
C40 defines 'equity' as: the fair distribution of impacts among groups of people, whether those groups are defined socially, economically, demographically, or geographically.
C40 defines 'frontline groups' as: people (individuals, groups, communities, etc) on the frontlines of climate change who experience the first, and the worst, effects. These often include those most dependent on natural resources for their livelihoods, Indigenous communities, and the economically or socially disadvantaged based on race, ethnicity, migrant status, gender, income level, disability, age, working conditions, informality status or religion. They frequently lack economic and political capital; and have fewer resources to prepare for and cope with climate disruptions.
What is a just transition?
A just transition is a sector-, city-, region- or economy-wide process that produces the plans, policies and investments so that: Everyone has social protection; All jobs are decent; Emissions are low or at zero; Poverty is eliminated; and Communities are thriving and resilient.
A just transition includes both measures to reduce the impact of job and livelihood losses and industry phase-out on workers and communities, measures to produce new, low emissions and decent jobs and livelihoods as well as healthy communities.
C40 has partnered with The International Trade Union Confederation (ITUC), the Transport Worker Federation (ITF) and their Just Transition Centre to build bridges in cities between local administrations, unions, employers and communities to advance climate goals, improve air quality and create decent green jobs. Auckland's climate action plan has Just Transition as one of its 11 drivers. plan was recently discussed by the city council, and there was a formal public consultation in July 2019. The partnership between ITF and C40 has triggered dialogue between the local administration and the local transport unions. Oslo is the first C40 city to have announced a city-wide Declaration on Just Transition together with the local unions. As a result of the partnership between the Just Transition Centre, C40 and the city, Oslo's new Just Transition taskforce met for the first time in Autumn 2019.
1. What is the Global Green New Deal?
2. Who is part of the Global Green New Deal so far? And how can I be a part of it?
3. Key Terms: 1.5 degrees, Inclusive Climate Action, Just Transition
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Karin and her lover Helmut hit a tramp on their way to the country house of Karin's husband Erich. Both are at a loss. After a series of fateful decisions, and with suspicious Erich tracking them down, there seems to be no way out.
Tanja Brzakovic , born in 1973 in Belgrade, studied Directing at the University of Belgrade, graduating in 1998. Since 1992, she has been working as a director and assistant director, and has been studying Directing in the Film Studies Program at the University of Hamburg since April 2000.


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This Land of Strangers
"..the most important book of the decade." — Richard Boyatzis, co-author of best seller Primal Leadership
Relationships, in all their varied forms, have been the lifetime study of Robert Hall. He brings a rare combination of experience as a researcher, consultant, writer, teacher and CEO in dealing with the real-world relationship challenges of modern organizations. When coupled with a decade of hands-on experience in the gritty world of inner-city homeless families it translates into a tapestry of vivid stories, well-researched and oft startling facts, and strategic insights that weave together the yet untold narrative of society's gravest risk and most stellar opportunity.
About Robert Hall
Noted author, consultant, and speaker on the strategic impact of relationships.
For the past decade Robert has mentored inner-city homeless families. He helped pioneer a community-based, relationship-centric model for preventing homelessness, implemented in 25 communities. He has witnessed firsthand the power of relationships in addressing poverty and homelessness.
Previously, Robert co-founded and was CEO of ActionSystems for more than 20 years, growing it to a 200-person relationship training, consulting, and software company with offices in the U.S., Canada, Latin America, U.K., South Africa, and Australia. He created the company's Relationship Banking training series designed to enhance customer and employee relationships. He also helped create the Managing Local Markets system that focused on building strong local market relationships. Under Robert's leadership, the company implemented these comprehensive customer and employee relationship management systems in more than 100 major organizations spanning 20,000 local markets, touching over 100 million customers on six continents. These systems applied cutting-edge information and technology to enhancing customer relationships. Robert sold ActionSystems to a public company in 2000 and continued as the chief executive of that unit until 2003.
During his tenure as CEO, Robert was named a finalist for Ernst & Young's Entrepreneur of the Year for the southwest region. Southern Methodist University's Cox School of Business named his company one of the fastest growing privately held companies in Dallas.
Robert began his career at Arthur Young as a consultant to corporations and government.
Robert's first book, The Streetcorner Strategy for Winning Local Markets, a business best-seller, broke new ground in the CRM (customer relationship management) movement. He has authored more than 150 published articles and research studies on the topic of relationships and leadership. His work has been published and discussed in Forbes, The CEO Magazine and the Huffington Post – where he is a regular contributor on leadership. His latest book, This Land of Strangers addresses society's breathtaking relationship decline and its impact on major social issues such as poverty, education, and global competitiveness. Richard Boyatzis, Harvard Ph.D. and co-author of the best seller Primal Leadership calls This Land of Strangers "the most important book of the decade."
Robert is an acclaimed keynote speaker on relationships and has shared the platform at national and international conferences with such notables as: Bill Gates of Microsoft, Lew Platt, CEO of Hewlett Packard, and Dick Kovacevich, CEO of Wells Fargo. His not-profit keynotes include The Public Education Foundation Leadership Summit in Las Vegas, Values Aligned Leadership Conference at Colorado Christian University in Denver, National Guard Officer Association of Louisiana in Baton Rouge, Conference of Southwest Foundations in Colorado Springs and the Dallas Chamber of Commerce's Executive Women's Roundtable in Dallas.
Robert is a past Advisory Board member of Sales & Marketing Management, the University of Texas at Dallas Graduate Management School and Dallas Interfaith Housing Homelessness Prevention. He currently coaches CEOs of public and private companies on issues of strategic direction, leadership and relationships. He holds B.S. and M. A. degrees from Oklahoma State University where he was an instructor for two years. For 20 years he has taught an adult Sunday school class entitled "The Journey to Right Relationship." Robert and Linda, his wife of 40 years, live in Dallas. They have two daughters.
Praise for Robert's Work
■ " When I first started reading Robert E. Hall's book, This Land of Strangers, I was amazed at the research and data that he'd collected to explain how the breakdown of relationships is touching every aspect of our lives. Shortly after that, I heard him speak – and I was fascinated! He draws from current headlines and studies to explain the changes in society that make it so challenging to develop an engaged workforce. Then he proposes solutions."
– Barbara Lane, Executive Director, HR Houston
■ " Robert's timely and informative presentation to a group of leaders of our denomination stirred robust conversation among the participants. I am still hearing rave reviews about his presentation. Robert's personable delivery style and knowledge of the information put everyone at ease. Even though the participants in the forum came from different disciplines, Robert's workshop spoke to all in the room. Relationships are the cornerstones that we in the foundation, education, conference center and children's home field build upon daily. "
– Rev. Rick Young, President/CEO, Texas Presbyterian Foundation
■ " I was thoroughly impressed with the content, presentation style, and the applicability of Robert's presentation on 'Navigating the Relationship Cliff.' His presentation provided remarkable and immense value to our chapter as multiple chapter members stayed engaged asking questions long after the presentation end time. We can't wait for Robert's next visit to our chapter."
– Douglas Horn, VP, Professional Development, PMI Austin
Robert has been recognized for the strategic innovation of his ideas, his practical insight for translating ideas into effective execution, and his ability to generate passion for committed action. He modeled these qualities as a leader in the company he founded while helping client companies around the word inculcate them into their own organizations.
A summary of accolades for Robert's work follows:
For his first book, The Streetcorner Strategy
■ "A clear and concise game plan for anyone interested in understanding what profitable, local markets are all about."
– Bill Saporito,
Member of the Board of Editors, FORTUNE
■ "Robert Hall has not only been a pioneer on the subject of Customer Relationship Management, but provides advice on its most difficult aspect: successful implementation of a CRM strategy at the point of customer contact."
– Thomas K. Brown, Founder and CEO of bankstocks.com and Second Curve Capital
■ "Robert Hall has a gift for making clear what's not working and why, in customer relationships. If you want to paint a vivid picture of the main challenges for your sales, marketing, and technology managers – how to build the right customer relationships at the point of customer contact – his book is the right place to start. It shows genuine insight into the customer viewpoint, and passion for getting it right."
– Michael Hegarty, President and Chief Operating Officer, Equitable
■ "Hall's perspective is especially critical for companies who market to many parts of the world. The greater the differentiation in your markets, the more important local market management becomes. This book reflects some of the key components of our company's game plan."
– John Donaldson and Mark McCafferty,
Managing Directors, Financial Services, Worldwide Travel-Related Business, Thomas Cook Group Unlimited
, London, England
■ "The fortunes and futures of retailers, banks, and other large organizations hinge on hundreds of decisions at the store and branch level. Hall presents a challenge and blueprint for 'thinking local' and building strategies around what matters most – the customer."
– Anthony J. Rutigliano, Editor-in-Chief/Publisher, Sales & Marketing Management magazine
For his speaking
■ "Robert, your session was rated the highest of all."
– Susan Sullivan-Sibert,
Microsoft Inc.,
Microsoft Global Summit
■ "Feedback from our members has been overwhelmingly positive."
– Marisa J. Broka,
American Bankers Association,
ABA Annual Convention and Industry Forum
■ "Thank you very much for an insightful, educational, and interactive session. The feedback has been really positive."
– Frank J. Calaguire, Vice President, Sales Operations, Hyatt Hotels Corporation
■ "Robert, you were terrific. Your warmth, professional image, and the content of your presentation spoke highly of your knowledge and enthusiasm for your subject. It is easy to see why your company is successful and your new book is being well received. You received the highest overall rating we have had in the last year."
– George Hendley,
Vice President of Programs, American Society for Training and Development International Conference and Exposition
■ "You were the top-rated Forum speaker. We are looking forward to a repeat performance."
– Peter Yessne,
Editor and Publisher, Staffing Industry Report,
Staffing Industry Executive Forum
■ "Robert, many thanks for hitting the long ball for us at Brown-Forman. Everyone I spoke to mentioned how valuable your message was. The chairman referenced you and your strategy in his keynote address."
– John Hoskins,
Advantage Performance Group
■ Robert was selected by Bank Administration Institute to interview Bill Gates, CEO of Microsoft, on the direction of technology as the lead-in to Robert's keynote address at BAI's annual conference in 1997 to an audience of 8,000.
For his monthly columns, articles and research
■ Robert has published more than 150 columns, articles, white papers, and studies on relationship. He has been a regular contributor to publications such as The CEO Magazine, Huffington Post, American Banker, Sales & Marketing Management magazine.
■ His monthly ABA Bank Marketing magazine columns won APEX Editorial Advocacy Awards for Publication Excellence in 2008 and 2011.
■ "Robert's columns have consistently been our highest rated." Walter Albro, Editor, ABA Bank Marketing magazine
■ His landmark research report "Survival on the Front Lines: Best Practices in Building a Sale Culture," for the Bank Administration Institute is one of their most purchased studies.
■ Robert has been interviewed by and quoted in:
Sales & Marketing Management magazine
Rocky Mountain News
Sydney Morning News (Australia)
European Financial Management Association (London)
For his leadership
■ Southern Methodist University's Cox School of Business named his company, ActionSystems, one of the fastest growing privately held companies in Dallas.
■ Ernst & Young named Robert, co-founder and CEO of ActionSystems, a finalist for their Entrepreneur of the Year award in the southwest region.
■ The American Society for Training and Development named ActionSystems' customer relationship management system for the Royal Bank of Canada the best training implementation at their annual conference.
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