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This paper presents results of searches for electroweak production of supersymmetric particles in models with compressed mass spectra. The searches use 139 fb$^{-1}$ of $\sqrt{s}=13$ TeV proton-proton collision data collected by the ATLAS experiment at the Large Hadron Collider. Events with missing transverse momentum and two same-flavor, oppositely charged, low transverse momentum leptons are selected, and are further categorized by the presence of hadronic activity from initial-state radiation or a topology compatible with vector-boson fusion processes. The data are found to be consistent with predictions from the Standard Model. The results are interpreted using simplified models of $R$-parity-conserving supersymmetry in which the lightest supersymmetric partner is a neutralino with a mass similar to the lightest chargino, the second-to-lightest neutralino or the slepton. Lower limits on the masses of charginos in different simplified models range from 193 GeV to 240 GeV for moderate mass splittings, and extend down to mass splittings of 1.5 GeV to 2.4 GeV at the LEP chargino bounds (92.4 GeV). Similar lower limits on degenerate light-flavor sleptons extend up to masses of 251 GeV and down to mass splittings of 550 MeV. Constraints on vector-boson fusion production of electroweak SUSY states are also presented.
Number of signal events in SR-E-1L1T for the (m($\tilde{\chi}_{2}^{0}$),m($\tilde{\chi}_{1}^{0}$)) = (155 GeV, 150 GeV) Higgsino signal model at different stages of selection before and after weighting events to correspond to 140/fb.
Number of signal events in SR-E-high for the (m($\tilde{\chi}_{2}^{0}$),m($\tilde{\chi}_{1}^{0}$)) = (155 GeV, 150 GeV) Higgsino signal model at different stages of selection before and after weighting events to correspond to 140/fb.
Number of signal events in SR-E-low for the (m($\tilde{\chi}_{2}^{0}$),m($\tilde{\chi}_{1}^{0}$)) = (155 GeV, 150 GeV) Higgsino signal model at different stages of selection before and after weighting events to correspond to 140/fb.
A search for the direct production of the supersymmetric partners of $\tau$-leptons (staus) in final states with two hadronically decaying $\tau$-leptons is presented. The analysis uses a dataset of $pp$ collisions corresponding to an integrated luminosity of $139$ fb$^{-1}$, recorded with the ATLAS detector at the Large Hadron Collider at a center-of-mass energy of 13 TeV. No significant deviation from the expected Standard Model background is observed. Limits are derived in scenarios of direct production of stau pairs with each stau decaying into the stable lightest neutralino and one $\tau$-lepton in simplified models where the two stau mass eigenstates are degenerate. Stau masses from 120 GeV to 390 GeV are excluded at 95% confidence level for a massless lightest neutralino.
The observed upper limits on the model cross-section in units of pb for simplified models with combined ${\tilde{\tau}}^{+}_{R,L} {\tilde{\tau}}^{-}_{R,L}$ production. Three points at ${M({\tilde{\chi}}^{0}_{1})}=200GeV$ were removed from the plot but kept in the table because they overlapped with the plot's legend and are far from the exclusion contour.
The expected 95% CL exclusion contours for the combined fit of SR-lowMass and SR-highMass for simplified models with combined ${\tilde{\tau}}^{+}_{R,L} {\tilde{\tau}}^{-}_{R,L}$ production.
The observed 95\% CL exclusion contours for the combined fit of SR-lowMass and SR-highMass for simplified models with combined ${\tilde{\tau}}^{+}_{R,L} {\tilde{\tau}}^{-}_{R,L}$ production.
The results of a search for electroweakino pair production $pp \rightarrow \tilde\chi^\pm_1 \tilde\chi^0_2$ in which the chargino ($\tilde\chi^\pm_1$) decays into a $W$ boson and the lightest neutralino ($\tilde\chi^0_1$), while the heavier neutralino ($\tilde\chi^0_2$) decays into the Standard Model 125 GeV Higgs boson and a second $\tilde\chi^0_1$ are presented. The signal selection requires a pair of $b$-tagged jets consistent with those from a Higgs boson decay, and either an electron or a muon from the $W$ boson decay, together with missing transverse momentum from the corresponding neutrino and the stable neutralinos. The analysis is based on data corresponding to 139 $\mathrm{fb}^{-1}$ of $\sqrt{s}=13$ TeV $pp$ collisions provided by the Large Hadron Collider and recorded by the ATLAS detector. No statistically significant evidence of an excess of events above the Standard Model expectation is found. Limits are set on the direct production of the electroweakinos in simplified models, assuming pure wino cross-sections. Masses of $\tilde{\chi}^{\pm}_{1}/\tilde{\chi}^{0}_{2}$ up to 740 GeV are excluded at 95% confidence level for a massless $\tilde{\chi}^{0}_{1}$.
Signal acceptance in SR-HM for simplified models with $\tilde\chi^\pm_1 \tilde\chi^0_2 \rightarrow Wh\tilde\chi^0_1\tilde\chi^0_1, W \rightarrow l\nu, h \rightarrow b\bar{b}$ production. 1lb\bar{b}$ production
Signal acceptance in SR-HM high $m_{CT}$ for simplified models with $\tilde\chi^\pm_1 \tilde\chi^0_2 \rightarrow Wh\tilde\chi^0_1\tilde\chi^0_1, W \rightarrow l\nu, h \rightarrow b\bar{b}$ production.
Signal acceptance in SR-HM low $m_{CT}$ for simplified models with $\tilde\chi^\pm_1 \tilde\chi^0_2 \rightarrow Wh\tilde\chi^0_1\tilde\chi^0_1, W \rightarrow l\nu, h \rightarrow b\bar{b}$ production.
A search for supersymmetric partners of gluons and quarks is presented, involving signatures with jets and either two isolated leptons (electrons or muons) with the same electric charge, or at least three isolated leptons. A data sample of proton-proton collisions at $\sqrt{s}$ = 13 TeV recorded with the ATLAS detector at the Large Hadron Collider between 2015 and 2018, corresponding to a total integrated luminosity of 139 fb$^{-1}$, is used for the search. No significant excess over the Standard Model expectation is observed. The results are interpreted in simplified supersymmetric models featuring both R-parity conservation and R-parity violation, raising the exclusion limits beyond those of previous ATLAS searches to 1600 GeV for gluino masses and 750 GeV for bottom and top squark masses in these scenarios.
Best observed 95% CL exclusion contours selected from Rpc2L1b and Rpc2L2b on the lightest bottom squark and lightest neutralino masses in a SUSY scenario where pairs of bottom-antibottom squarks are produced and decay into the lightest neutralino via a chargino, $\tilde b^{}_{1}\to t\tilde{\chi}_1^-$ followed by $\tilde{\chi}_1^\pm\to W^\pm\tilde{\chi}_1^0$.
Number of signal events expected for 139 fb$^{-1}$ at different stages of the event selection for the signal region Rpc2L0b, in a SUSY scenario where gluinos are produced in pairs and decay into the lightest neutralino via a two-steps cascade, $\tilde g\to q\bar{q}^{'}\tilde{\chi}_1^\pm$ followed by $\tilde{\chi}_1^\pm\to W^\pm\tilde{\chi}_2^0$ and $\tilde{\chi}_2^0\to Z\tilde{\chi}_1^0$. The masses of the superpartners involved in the process are set to $m(\tilde g)$ = 1600 GeV, $m(\tilde \chi_1^\pm)$ = 1200 GeV, $m(\tilde \chi_2^0)$ = 1000 GeV and $m(\tilde \chi_1^0)$ = 800 GeV. Only statistical uncertainties are shown.
Number of signal events expected for 139 fb$^{-1}$ at different stages of the event selection for the signal region Rpc2L1b, in a SUSY scenario where pairs of bottom-antibottom squarks are produced and decay into the lightest neutralino via a chargino, $\tilde b^{}_{1}\to t\tilde{\chi}_1^-$ followed by $\tilde{\chi}_1^\pm\to W^\pm\tilde{\chi}_1^0$. The masses of the superpartners involved in the process are set to $m(\tilde{b}^{}_1)$ = 850 GeV, $m(\tilde \chi_1^\pm)$ = 500 GeV and $m(\tilde \chi_1^0)$ = 400 GeV. Only statistical uncertainties are shown.
Several models of physics beyond the Standard Model predict the existence of dark photons, light neutral particles decaying into collimated leptons or light hadrons. This paper presents a search for long-lived dark photons produced from the decay of a Higgs boson or a heavy scalar boson and decaying into displaced collimated Standard Model fermions. The search uses data corresponding to an integrated luminosity of 36.1 fb$^{-1}$ collected in proton-proton collisions at $\sqrt{s} =$ 13 TeV recorded in 2015-2016 with the ATLAS detector at the Large Hadron Collider. The observed number of events is consistent with the expected background, and limits on the production cross section times branching fraction as a function of the proper decay length of the dark photon are reported. A cross section times branching fraction above 4 pb is excluded for a Higgs boson decaying into two dark photons for dark-photon decay lengths between 1.5 mm and 307 mm.
Upper limits at 95% CL on the cross section times branching fraction for the process $H \to 2\gamma_d + X$ with $m_H$ = 125 GeV in the muon-muon final state.
Upper limits at 95% CL on the cross section times branching fraction for the process $H \to 4\gamma_d + X$ with $m_H$ = 125 GeV in the muon-muon final state.
Upper limits at 95% CL on the cross section times branching fraction for the process $H \to 2\gamma_d + X$ with $m_H$ = 800 GeV in the muon-muon final state.
A search for the electroweak production of charginos and sleptons decaying into final states with two electrons or muons is presented. The analysis is based on 139 fb$^{-1}$ of proton-proton collisions recorded by the ATLAS detector at the Large Hadron Collider at $\sqrt{s}=13$ TeV. Three $R$-parity-conserving scenarios where the lightest neutralino is the lightest supersymmetric particle are considered: the production of chargino pairs with decays via either $W$ bosons or sleptons, and the direct production of slepton pairs. The analysis is optimised for the first of these scenarios, but the results are also interpreted in the others. No significant deviations from the Standard Model expectations are observed and limits at 95 % confidence level are set on the masses of relevant supersymmetric particles in each of the scenarios. For a massless lightest neutralino, masses up to 420 GeV are excluded for the production of the lightest-chargino pairs assuming $W$-boson-mediated decays and up to 1 TeV for slepton-mediated decays, whereas for slepton-pair production, masses up to 700 GeV are excluded assuming three generations of mass-degenerate sleptons.
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 Background Fit results:

CRs
VRs
inclusive DF-0J SRs
inclusive DF-1J SRs
inclusive SF-0J SRs
inclusive SF-1J SRs
 Kinematic distributions in VRs:

$m_{T2}$ in VR-top-low
$m_{T2}$ in VR-top-high
$E_T^{miss}$ in VR-WW-0J
$E_T^{miss}$ in VR-WW-1J
$E_T^{miss}$ sig in VR-VZ
$E_T^{miss}$ sig in VR-top-WW
 Kinematic distributions in SRs:

$m_{T2}$ in SR-SF-0J
$m_{T2}$ in SR-SF-1J
$m_{T2}$ in SR-DF-0J
$m_{T2}$ in SR-DF-1J
 Systematic uncertaities:

dominant systematic uncertainties in the inclusive SRs
 Exclusion contours:

expected exclusion contour direct chargino-pair production via W decay grid
observed exclusion contour direct chargino-pair production via W decay grid
expected exclusion contour direct chargino-pair production via slepton decay grid
observed exclusion contour direct chargino-pair production via slepton decay grid
expected exclusion contour direct slepton-pair production grid
observed exclusion contour direct slepton-pair production grid

AUXILIARY MATERIAL
 Background Fit in binned SRs:

binned DF-0J SRs
binned DF-1J SRs
binned SF-0J SRs
binned SF-1J SRs
 Exclusion contours:

expected exclusion contour left-handed slepton-pair production
observed exclusion contour left-handed slepton-pair production
expected exclusion contour right-handed slepton-pair production
observed exclusion contour right-handed slepton-pair production
expected exclusion contour selectron-pair production
observed exclusion contour selectron-pair production
expected exclusion contour left-handed selectron-pair production
observed exclusion contour left-handed selectron-pair production
expected exclusion contour right-handed selectron-pair production
observed exclusion contour right-handed selectron-pair production
expected exclusion contour smuon-pair production
observed exclusion contour smuon-pair production
expected exclusion contour left-handed smuon-pair production
observed exclusion contour left-handed smuon-pair production
expected exclusion contour right-handed smuon-pair production
observed exclusion contour right-handed smuon-pair production
 Cross section upper limits:

upper limits on signal cross section for direct chargino-pair production via W decay
upper limits on signal cross section for direct chargino-pair production via slepton decay
upper limits on signal cross section for direct slepton-pair production
 Acceptances and Efficiencies for direct chargino-pair production via W decay grid

 Acceptance
 SR-DF-0J-[100,inf)  SR-DF-0J-[160,inf)  SR-DF-0J-[100,120)  SR-DF-0J-[120,160)  SR-DF-0J-[100,105)  SR-DF-0J-[105,110)  SR-DF-0J-[110,120)  SR-DF-0J-[120,140)  SR-DF-0J-[140,160)  SR-DF-0J-[160,180)  SR-DF-0J-[180,220)  SR-DF-0J-[220,260)  SR-DF-0J-[260,inf)
 SR-DF-1J-[100,inf)  SR-DF-1J-[160,inf)  SR-DF-1J-[100,120)  SR-DF-1J-[120,160)  SR-DF-1J-[100,105)  SR-DF-1J-[105,110)  SR-DF-1J-[110,120)  SR-DF-1J-[120,140)  SR-DF-1J-[140,160)  SR-DF-1J-[160,180)  SR-DF-1J-[180,220)  SR-DF-1J-[220,260)  SR-DF-1J-[260,inf)
 SR-SF-0J-[100,inf)  SR-SF-0J-[160,inf)  SR-SF-0J-[100,120)  SR-SF-0J-[120,160)  SR-SF-0J-[100,105)  SR-SF-0J-[105,110)  SR-SF-0J-[110,120)  SR-SF-0J-[120,140)  SR-SF-0J-[140,160)  SR-SF-0J-[160,180)  SR-SF-0J-[180,220)  SR-SF-0J-[220,260)  SR-SF-0J-[260,inf)
 SR-SF-1J-[100,inf)  SR-SF-1J-[160,inf)  SR-SF-1J-[100,120)  SR-SF-1J-[120,160)  SR-SF-1J-[100,105)  SR-SF-1J-[105,110)  SR-SF-1J-[110,120)  SR-SF-1J-[120,140)  SR-SF-1J-[140,160)  SR-SF-1J-[160,180)  SR-SF-1J-[180,220)  SR-SF-1J-[220,260)  SR-SF-1J-[260,inf)

 Efficiency
 SR-DF-0J-[100,inf)  SR-DF-0J-[160,inf)  SR-DF-0J-[100,120)  SR-DF-0J-[120,160)  SR-DF-0J-[100,105)  SR-DF-0J-[105,110)  SR-DF-0J-[110,120)  SR-DF-0J-[120,140)  SR-DF-0J-[140,160)  SR-DF-0J-[160,180)  SR-DF-0J-[180,220)  SR-DF-0J-[220,260)  SR-DF-0J-[260,inf)
 SR-DF-1J-[100,inf)  SR-DF-1J-[160,inf)  SR-DF-1J-[100,120)  SR-DF-1J-[120,160)  SR-DF-1J-[100,105)  SR-DF-1J-[105,110)  SR-DF-1J-[110,120)  SR-DF-1J-[120,140)  SR-DF-1J-[140,160)  SR-DF-1J-[160,180)  SR-DF-1J-[180,220)  SR-DF-1J-[220,260)  SR-DF-1J-[260,inf)
 SR-SF-0J-[100,inf)  SR-SF-0J-[160,inf)  SR-SF-0J-[100,120)  SR-SF-0J-[120,160)  SR-SF-0J-[100,105)  SR-SF-0J-[105,110)  SR-SF-0J-[110,120)  SR-SF-0J-[120,140)  SR-SF-0J-[140,160)  SR-SF-0J-[160,180)  SR-SF-0J-[180,220)  SR-SF-0J-[220,260)  SR-SF-0J-[260,inf)
 SR-SF-1J-[100,inf)  SR-SF-1J-[160,inf)  SR-SF-1J-[100,120)  SR-SF-1J-[120,160)  SR-SF-1J-[100,105)  SR-SF-1J-[105,110)  SR-SF-1J-[110,120)  SR-SF-1J-[120,140)  SR-SF-1J-[140,160)  SR-SF-1J-[160,180)  SR-SF-1J-[180,220)  SR-SF-1J-[220,260)  SR-SF-1J-[260,inf)

 Cutflow:

Cutflow for direct chargino-pair production via W decay $m(\tilde{\chi}^{\pm}_1,\tilde{\chi}^{0}_1)=(300,50) GeV$
Cutflow for direct chargino-pair production via slepton decay $m(\tilde{\chi}^{\pm}_1,\tilde{l},\tilde{\chi}^{0}_1)=(600,300,1) GeV$
Cutflow for direct slepton-pair production $m(\tilde{l},\tilde{\chi}^{0}_1)=(400,200) GeV$
 Truth Code snippets are available under "Resources" (purple button on the left)
Observed events and predicted background yields from the fit for the CRs. For backgrounds whose normalisation is extracted from the fit, the yield expected from the simulation before the fit is also reported. The background denoted as "Other" in the Table includes the non-dominant background sources for this analysis, i.e. Z+jets, $t\bar t$ +V, Higgs and Drell-Yan events. A "–" symbol indicates that the background contribution is negligible.
Distributions of $m_{T2}$ in VR-top-low for data and the estimated SM backgrounds. The normalisation factors extracted from the corresponding CRs are used to rescale the $t\bar t$, single top, WW, WZ and ZZ backgrounds. The fake and non-prompt leptons background (FNP) is calculated using the data-driven matrix method. The uncertainty band includes all sources of systematic and statistical errors and the last bin includes the overflow.
A search for non-resonant Higgs boson pair production, as predicted by the Standard Model, is presented, where one of the Higgs bosons decays via the $H\rightarrow bb$ channel and the other via one of the $H \rightarrow WW^*/ZZ^*/\tau\tau$ channels. The analysis selection requires events to have at least two $b$-tagged jets and exactly two leptons (electrons or muons) with opposite electric charge in the final state. Candidate events consistent with Higgs boson pair production are selected using a multi-class neural network discriminant. The analysis uses 139 fb$^{-1}$ of $pp$ collision data recorded at a centre-of-mass energy of 13 TeV, by the ATLAS detector at the Large Hadron Collider. An observed (expected) upper limit of 1.2 ($0.9^{+0.4}_{-0.3}$) pb is set on the non-resonant Higgs boson pair production cross-section at 95% confidence level, which is equivalent to 40 ($29^{+14}_{-9}$) times the value predicted in the Standard Model.
Reconstruction-level analysis selection efficiency for the $HH \rightarrow bbWW^* \rightarrow bbl\nu l\nu$ signal process as a function of the truth-level $HH$ invariant mass, $m_{HH}$. Each color indicates an additional selection applied sequentially and in the order indicated in the legend with respect to the starting sample of events satisfying the analysis preselection requirements and having at least two $b$-tagged jets. In the legend, ``Trigger'' refers to enforcing the analysis' trigger requirements. For reference, overlaid in grey colour and with arbitrary normalisation is the truth level $m_{HH}$ distribution for events having only the preselection criteria applied. The total efficiency for the tightest selection that is shown (red line), which has selection requirements similar to those of the analysis' signal regions SR-SF and SR-DF, is $7.1\%$.
Expected and observed $95\%$ CL limits on the cross-section of ggF non-resonant Higgs boson pair production as a function of the Higgs boson self-coupling modifier, $\kappa_{\lambda} = \lambda_{HHH} / \lambda_{HHH}^{\textit{SM}}$. The $\pm 1 \sigma$ and $\pm 2 \sigma$ variations about the expected limit, due to statistical and systematic uncertainties, are also shown. The method used for producing estimates of $HH$ production at non-SM values of $\kappa_{\lambda}$ is fully described in arXiv:1906.02025. The theory prediction curve represents the scenario where all parameters and couplings are set to their SM values except for $\kappa_{\lambda}$, also described in arXiv:1906.02025. The uncertainty band on the theory prediction indicates the theoretical uncertainty of this prediction. No additional analysis optimisation relative to that appearing in the main body of the analysis is performed to become particularly sensitive to non-SM values of $\kappa_{\lambda}$. The vertical dashed line indicates the SM scenario with $\kappa_{\lambda} = 1$.
The result of a search for the pair production of the lightest supersymmetric partner of the bottom quark ($\tilde{b}_{1}$) using 139 fb$^{-1}$ of proton-proton data collected at $\sqrt{s} = 13$ TeV by the ATLAS detector is reported. In the supersymmetric scenarios considered both of the bottom-squarks decay into a $b$-quark and the second-lightest neutralino, $\tilde{b}_{1} \rightarrow b + \tilde{\chi}^{0}_{2}$. Each $\tilde{\chi}^{0}_{2}$ is assumed to subsequently decay with 100% branching ratio into a Higgs boson ($h$) like the one in the Standard Model and the lightest neutralino: $\tilde{\chi}^{0}_{2} \rightarrow h + \tilde{\chi}^{0}_{1}$. The $\tilde{\chi}^{0}_{1}$ is assumed to be the lightest supersymmetric particle (LSP) and is stable. Two signal mass configurations are targeted: the first has a constant LSP mass of 60 GeV; and the second has a constant mass difference between the $\tilde{\chi}^{0}_{2}$ and $\tilde{\chi}^{0}_{1}$ of 130 GeV. The final states considered contain no charged leptons, three or more $b$-jets, and large missing transverse momentum. No significant excess of events over the Standard Model background expectation is observed in any of the signal regions considered. Limits at the 95% confidence level are placed in the supersymmetric models considered, and bottom-squarks with mass up to 1.5 TeV are excluded.
Signal acceptance in SRA_H_dm130 for simplified models with $\widetilde{b}\widetilde{b}$ $\rightarrow$ $b\bar{b} \widetilde{\chi}_2^0 \widetilde{\chi}_2^0$ $\rightarrow$ hh$\widetilde{\chi}_1^0 \widetilde{\chi}_1^0$, h $\rightarrow$ $b\bar{b}$ production
Signal acceptance in SRA_H_m60 for simplified models with $\widetilde{b}\widetilde{b}$ $\rightarrow$ $b\bar{b} \widetilde{\chi}_2^0 \widetilde{\chi}_2^0$ $\rightarrow$ hh$\widetilde{\chi}_1^0 \widetilde{\chi}_1^0$, h $\rightarrow$ $b\bar{b}$ production
Signal acceptance in SRA_L_dm130 for simplified models with $\widetilde{b}\widetilde{b}$ $\rightarrow$ $b\bar{b} \widetilde{\chi}_2^0 \widetilde{\chi}_2^0$ $\rightarrow$ hh$\widetilde{\chi}_1^0 \widetilde{\chi}_1^0$, h $\rightarrow$ $b\bar{b}$ production
A measurement of $W^\pm$ boson production in lead-lead collisions at $\sqrt{s_\mathrm{NN}} = 5.02$ TeV is reported using data recorded by the ATLAS experiment at the LHC in 2015, corresponding to a total integrated luminosity of $0.49\;\mathrm{nb^{-1}}$. The $W^\pm$ bosons are reconstructed in the electron or muon leptonic decay channels. Production yields of leptonically decaying $W^\pm$ bosons, normalised by the total number of minimum-bias events and the nuclear thickness function, are measured within a fiducial region defined by the detector acceptance and the main kinematic requirements. These normalised yields are measured separately for $W^+$ and $W^-$ bosons, and are presented as a function of the absolute value of pseudorapidity of the charged lepton and of the collision centrality. The lepton charge asymmetry is also measured as a function of the absolute value of lepton pseudorapidity. In addition, nuclear modification factors are calculated using the $W^\pm$ boson production cross-sections measured in $pp$ collisions. The results are compared with predictions based on next-to-leading-order calculations with CT14 parton distribution functions as well as with predictions obtained with the EPPS16 and nCTEQ15 nuclear parton distribution functions. No dependence of normalised production yields on centrality and a good agreement with predictions are observed for mid-central and central collisions. For peripheral collisions, the data agree with predictions within 1.7 (0.9) standard deviations for $W^-$ ($W^+$) bosons.
The covariance matrix of the differential normalised production yields for $W^+$ bosons. Systematic uncertainties related to $T_{\mathrm{AA}}$ (1.6%) are not included.
The covariance matrix of the differential normalised production yields for $W^-$ bosons. Systematic uncertainties related to $T_{\mathrm{AA}}$ (1.6%) are not included.
The covariance matrix of the lepton charge asymmetry.
A search for long-lived particles decaying into an oppositely charged lepton pair, $\mu\mu$, $ee$, or $e\mu$, is presented using 32.8 fb$^{-1}$ of $pp$ collision data collected at $\sqrt{s}$ = 13 TeV by the ATLAS detector at the LHC. Candidate leptons are required to form a vertex, within the inner tracking volume of ATLAS, displaced from the primary $pp$ interaction region. No lepton pairs with an invariant mass greater than 12 GeV are observed, consistent with the background expectations derived from data. The result is interpreted in a supersymmetric model in which the lightest neutralino, produced via squark-antisquark production, decays into $\ell^{+}\ell^{'-}\nu$ ($\ell$, $\ell^{'} = e$, $\mu$) with a finite lifetime due to the presence of R-parity violating couplings. Cross-section limits are presented for specific squark and neutralino masses. For a 700 GeV squark, neutralinos with masses of 50-500 GeV and mean proper lifetimes corresponding to $c\tau$ values between 1 mm to 6 m are excluded. For a 1.6 TeV squark, $c\tau$ values between 3 mm to 1 m are excluded for 1.3 TeV neutralinos.
dRcos distribution of dimuon pairs (scaled) and dimuon vertices in the cosmic rays control region. The distribution of all dimuon pairs is scaled to the DV distribution.
Dependence of the overall signal efficiency on the transverse decay radius Rxy of the long-lived Z' for Z' -> ee. The error bars indicate the total uncertainties.
Dependence of the overall signal efficiency on the pT of the long-lived Z' for Z' -> ee. The error bars indicate the total uncertainties.
The inclusive cross-section for jet production in association with a Z boson decaying into an electron-positron pair is measured as a function of the transverse momentum and the absolute rapidity of jets using 19.9 fb$^{-1}$ of $\sqrt s = 8$ TeV proton-proton collision data collected with the ATLAS detector at the Large Hadron Collider. The measured Z + jets cross-section is unfolded to the particle level. The cross-section is compared with state-of-the-art Standard Model calculations, including the next-to-leading-order and next-to-next-to-leading-order perturbative QCD calculations, corrected for non-perturbative and QED radiation effects. The results of the measurements cover final-state jets with transverse momenta up to 1 TeV, and show good agreement with fixed-order calculations.
List of experimentally considered systematic uncertainties for the Z + jets cross-section measurement
The double-differential Z + jets production cross-section as a function of |y_{jet}| in the 25 GeV < p_{T}^{jet} < 50 GeV range. The particle level phase space definition: - 66 GeV < m_{ee} < 116 GeV - |eta_{electron}| < 2.47 - p_{T}^{electron} > 20 GeV - anti-kt R=0.4 jets N>=1 - |y_{jet}| < 3.4 - p_{T}^{jet} > 25 GeV - Delta R(jet, electron) > 0.4
The double-differential Z + jets production cross-section as a function of |y_{jet}| in the 50 GeV < p_{T}^{jet} < 100 GeV range. The particle level phase space definition: - 66 GeV < m_{ee} < 116 GeV - |eta_{electron}| < 2.47 - p_{T}^{electron} > 20 GeV - anti-kt R=0.4 jets N>=1 - |y_{jet}| < 3.4 - p_{T}^{jet} > 25 GeV - Delta R(jet, electron) > 0.4
Narrow resonances decaying into $WW$, $WZ$ or $ZZ$ boson pairs are searched for in 139 fb$^{-1}$ of proton-proton collision data at a centre-of-mass energy of $\sqrt{s}=13$ TeV recorded with the ATLAS detector at the Large Hadron Collider from 2015 to 2018. The diboson system is reconstructed using pairs of high transverse momentum, large-radius jets. These jets are built from a combination of calorimeter- and tracker-inputs compatible with the hadronic decay of a boosted $W$ or $Z$ boson, using jet mass and substructure properties. The search is performed for diboson resonances with masses greater than 1.3 TeV. No significant deviations from the background expectations are observed. Exclusion limits at the 95% confidence level are set on the production cross-section times branching ratio into dibosons for resonances in a range of theories beyond the Standard Model, with the highest excluded mass of a new gauge boson at 3.8 TeV in the context of mass-degenerate resonances that couple predominantly to gauge bosons.
Limit Plot
HVT WW Acceptance times Efficiency
Limit Plot
A search for a heavy charged-boson resonance decaying into a charged lepton (electron or muon) and a neutrino is reported. A data sample of 139 fb$^{-1}$ of proton-proton collisions at $\sqrt{s} = 13$ TeV collected with the ATLAS detector at the LHC during 2015-2018 is used in the search. The observed transverse mass distribution computed from the lepton and missing transverse momenta is consistent with the distribution expected from the Standard Model, and upper limits on the cross section for $pp \to W^\prime \to \ell\nu$ are extracted ($\ell = e$ or $\mu$). These vary between 1.3 pb and 0.05 fb depending on the resonance mass in the range between 0.15 and 7.0 TeV at 95% confidence level for the electron and muon channels combined. Gauge bosons with a mass below 6.0 TeV and 5.1 TeV are excluded in the electron and muon channels, respectively, in a model with a resonance that has couplings to fermions identical to those of the Standard Model $W$ boson. Cross-section limits are also provided for resonances with several fixed $\Gamma / m$ values in the range between 1% and 15%. Model-independent limits are derived in single-bin signal regions defined by a varying minimum transverse mass threshold. The resulting visible cross-section upper limits range between 4.6 (15) pb and 22 (22) ab as the threshold increases from 130 (110) GeV to 5.1 (5.1) TeV in the electron (muon) channel.
Transverse mass distribution for events satisfying all selection criteria in the electron channel.
Transverse mass distribution for events satisfying all selection criteria in the muon channel.
Upper limits at the 95% CL on the cross section for SSM $W^\prime$ production and decay to the electron+neutrino channel as a function of the $W^\prime$ pole mass.
A search for excited electrons produced in $pp$ collisions at $\sqrt{s} = 13$ TeV via a contact interaction $q\bar{q} \to ee^*$ is presented. The search uses 36.1 fb$^{-1}$ of data collected in 2015 and 2016 by the ATLAS experiment at the Large Hadron Collider. Decays of the excited electron via a contact interaction into an electron and a pair of quarks ($eq\bar{q}$) are targeted in final states with two electrons and two hadronic jets, and decays via a gauge interaction into a neutrino and a $W$ boson ($\nu W$) are probed in final states with an electron, missing transverse momentum, and a large-radius jet consistent with a hadronically decaying $W$ boson. No significant excess is observed over the expected backgrounds. Upper limits are calculated for the $pp \to ee^* \to eeq\bar{q}$ and $pp \to ee^* \to e\nu W$ production cross sections as a function of the excited electron mass $m_{e^*}$ at 95% confidence level. The limits are translated into lower bounds on the compositeness scale parameter $\Lambda$ of the model as a function of $m_{e^*}$. For $m_{e^*} < 0.5$ TeV, the lower bound for $\Lambda$ is 11 TeV. In the special case of $m_{e^*} = \Lambda$, the values of $m_{e^*} < 4.8$ TeV are excluded. The presented limits on $\Lambda$ are more stringent than those obtained in previous searches.
The distribution of $m_{lljj}$ used to discriminate the signal from background processes in the $eejj$ channel. The distribution is shown after applying the preselection criteria. The background contributions are constrained using the CRs. The signal models assume $\Lambda$ = 5 TeV. The uncertainties for the expected backgrounds represent all considered systematic and statistical sources.
The distribution of $m_{T}^{\nu W}$ used to discriminate the signal and background processes in the $e\nu J$ channel. The distribution is shown after applying the preselection criteria. The background contributions are constrained using the CRs. The signal models assume $\Lambda$ = 5 TeV. The last bin includes overflow events (the underflow is not shown). The uncertainties for the expected backgrounds represent all considered systematic and statistical sources.
Upper limits on $\sigma\times B$ as a function of $m_{e^*}$ in the $eejj$ channel. The $\pm 1(2)\sigma$ uncertainty bands around the expected limit represent all sources of systematic and statistical uncertainties.
This Letter presents the observation and measurement of electroweak production of a same-sign $W$ boson pair in association with two jets using 36.1 fb$^{-1}$ of proton-proton collision data recorded at a center-of-mass energy of $\sqrt{s}=13$ TeV by the ATLAS detector at the Large Hadron Collider. The analysis is performed in the detector fiducial phase-space region, defined by the presence of two same-sign leptons, electron or muon, and at least two jets with a large invariant mass and rapidity difference. A total of 122 candidate events are observed for a background expectation of $69 \pm 7$ events, corresponding to an observed signal significance of 6.5 standard deviations. The measured fiducial signal cross section is $\sigma^{\mathrm {fid.}}=2.89^{+0.51}_{-0.48} \mathrm{(stat.)} ^{+0.29}_{-0.28} \mathrm{(syst.)}$ fb.
Measured fiducial cross section.
The $m_{jj}$ distribution for events meeting all selection criteria for the signal region. Signal and individual background distributions are shown as predicted after the fit. The last bin includes the overflow. The highest value measured in a candidate event in data is $m_{jj}=3.8$ TeV.
The $m_{ll}$ distribution for events meeting all selection criteria for the signal region as predicted after the fit. The fitted signal strength and nuisance parameters have been propagated, with the exception of the uncertainties due to the interference and electroweak corrections for which a flat uncertainty is assigned. The last bin includes the overflow. The highest value measured in a candidate event in data is $m_{ll}=824$ GeV.
This letter presents a combination of searches for Higgs boson pair production using up to 36.1 fb$^{-1}$ of proton-proton collision data at a centre-of-mass energy $\sqrt{s} = 13$ TeV recorded with the ATLAS detector at the LHC. The combination is performed using six analyses searching for Higgs boson pairs decaying into the bbbb, bbWW, bb$\tau\tau$, WWWW, bb$\gamma \gamma$ and WW$\gamma\gamma$ final states. Results are presented for non-resonant and resonant Higgs boson pair production modes. The combined observed limit at 95% confidence level on the non-resonant Higgs boson pair production cross-section is 6.9 times the predicted Standard Model cross-section. Limits are also set on the ratio ($\kappa_{\lambda}$) of the Higgs boson self-coupling to its Standard Model value. This ratio is constrained at 95% confidence level to $-5.0 < \kappa_{\lambda} <12.0$. In addition, limits are set on the production of narrow scalar resonances and spin-2 Kaluza-Klein Randall-Sundrum gravitons. Exclusion regions are also provided in the parameter space of the habemus Minimal Supersymmetric Standard Model and the Electroweak Singlet Model.
Upper limits at 95% CL on the signal cross-section of the ggF non-resonant Higgs boson pair production as a function of κλ with statistical uncertainties only. The limits are shown in dashed lines. The combined limit including all systematic uncertainties is also shown with a solid line.
Upper limits at 95% CL on the cross-section of the ggF non-resonant SM HH production as a function of κλ. The observed (expected) limits are shown as solid (dashed) lines. In the $b\bar{b}\gamma\gamma$ final state, the observed and expected limits coincide. The $\pm 1 \sigma$ and $\pm 2\sigma$ bands are only shown for the combined expected limit. The theoretical prediction of the cross-section as a function of κλ is also shown.
Expected exclusion regions in the EWK-singlet model for mS= 260 GeV. The theoretical contour points with width over mass of the resonance equal to 10% are included in the table to identify the experimental-invalid regions.


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David Warner fails again against Tasmania
David Warner's lean trot has continued as NSW's all-star side failed to fire with the bat against Tasmania in their one-day clash at North Sydney Oval on Wednesday.
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This week the Queensland Maroons and New South Wales Blues have both named their teams for the second Women's State of Origin to be held at North Sydney Oval, next Friday 21st June.
It's fair to say that for both teams there have been some changes and that the fixture should be a genuinely exciting one, given the number of debutants which will feature in both squads.
Queensland have named four debutants and New South Wales have named seven following on from some strong performances during the National Championships.
For those of us who have been following women's footy for many years, it is clear that change is upon us. Whilst this means that some of the women we have followed and supported for years are no longer being selected, this is because there is a new generation of women coming through that will be the next group of female footy talent.
It's a really exciting time for women's rugby league, because when you look at the selections it's clear that every single jersey is genuinely up for grabs and no one's spot is certain.
Let's look at the Maroons first.
The four debutants are Jessika Elliston, Amber Pilley, Stephanie Mooka and Ellie Stitt. Amber is a known quantity for many of us given her electric attack for the Brisbane Maroons in the NRLW last year, but next Friday will be the first time that I'll have the opportunity to watch the other three women play.
I'm particularly excited about watching Stephanie play given that she will have the very difficult job of containing Isabelle Kelly if she is named in the centres.
There is a core group of Queensland players that remain from last year including Chelsea Baker, Annette Brander, Brittany Breayley, Ali Brigginshaw, Karina Brown and Tazmin Gray. I am very interested to watch Ali play, given that she was the stand out in the NRLW last year and also to see her combination with Brittany which was so devastating in the NRLW last year.
Heather Balinger and Steph Hancock have also been named and I wonder if Queensland are successful next Friday night, whether these two stalwarts of the women's game will retire.
There's no doubt that Queensland will benefit from the fact that so many women that played for the Broncos will also be playing together for the Maroons and will still be filthy that they lost the fixture 16-10 last year.
Unfortunately the women that have missed out this year for the Maroons include Mariah Storch, Kody House and Amelia Kuk.
For the Blues, there side also looks very different to the side that took the field last year. Sam Bremner is an obvious omission given that she is heavily pregnant, but other women to have missed out include Taleena Simon, Nakia Davis-Welsh who has also recently given birth, Elliana Walton, Talesha Quinn, Nita Maynard and Rebecca Young.
When looking at those omissions, it's clear that it is NSW forwards which will look most different. But, there is still experience there. Hannah Southwell played off the bench last year and has been elevated to the starting side this year. Additionally, while Shontelle Showers may be making her debut, she is certainly no stranger to women's rugby league.
She has been plagued by injuries throughout her career but played for the Sydney Roosters in the NRLW last year. Keep an eye out for her combination with Kezie Apps. I have a sneaking suspicious than coach Andrew Patmore will look to play her on the edge.
The halves combination is also a new one, with Kirra Dibb on debut to be partnering Maddie Studdon. Maddie is still young, but given Kirra is on debut, will need to take the role of the dominant half. She will be assisted by veteran Kylie Hilder, who returns to the squad after not having played for the Blues for over a decade.
In a further development for the women's game, it has also been announced that there will be a women's under 18s State of Origin, prior to the match.
The women who will be playing in that match have largely been selected from the Tarsha Gale Competition, with some of them including the likes of Sophie and Emily Curtain already making the transition into the NSW Harvey Norman Women's Premiership (the twins play for the Wests Tigers).
This is a really positive development for the women's game and instead of feeding demand for more teams in the NRLW or introducing a three-game series for State of Origin the introduction of this fixture provides a pathway for women who want to represent their state and is focused on developing the next generation of players which will ensure that women's rugby league continues to grow at a sustainable pace.
At this stage, I'm tipping the Blues but by not much. I think the quality of this game will be better than last year so I encourage you all to get out to North Sydney Oval next Friday night and help us make it a sell out.

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I have been wanting to post this for a while but I forgot. That's the problem, I forget. For the past 3 years, I've been getting absence seizures because of this congenital brain deformity (to be honest we really don't know when this started). Nothing to worry about except for the fact that every time... Continue Reading →
Empty Calling Card, Full Heart
There are just some things that are more important than work. Admittedly, it took a while for me to learn all this. I was independent from my family in my early twenties (in the Philippines, that's pretty early or unimaginable) and have been stressing about household bills and surviving for around 16 years. I guess... Continue Reading →
Vader, Our Sith Puppy
I couldn't post this earlier. It was too painful and I would end up crying. Exactly 6 months ago, we lost our baby Vader. I was asleep in our room, our helper was in the bathroom and we both heard our front door open. I thought it was her, she thought it was me. I... Continue Reading →
Unplugging Your Family At Home
This is how we unplug at home. You can visit our couple and family adventures at HeSaysZeeSays.com
It's quite difficult to unplug in this digital world. Our family is extremely active on social media and we consciously find time to drop gadgets and phones to just talk and spend time together. That is until someone brings out a gadget again. We have hobbies like drawing, reading and painting that keeps us away from these things but as a family unit it's hard to find something in common. We're not the type who likes board games (Mommy is a sore loser…haha) These are some of the activities we do together: 1) Read the same books and discuss – We all got hooked on the Percy Jackson series. 2) Plant – We live in a condo and it's a challenge but my daughter and I love checking on our babies everyday.
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Marriage: Always A Work In Progress
It has been quite a while since my last post. In fact, almost a year has passed. I left everyone hanging while in the middle of packing my former life to move on to the full fledged life of a newly married (again) woman. The move to the new place didn't go to smoothly and... Continue Reading →
Cranky Piece Of Humanity
On an average, I wake up at least 7 times everyday before my alarm sets off. Thrice as the puppies wake me up at 3:30 a.m. and I let them out at 5, twice as my hubby's alarms go off, once to wake up my daughter and another to send her off to school.. No... Continue Reading →
Packing Emotional Bric-A-Brac
Here I was taking a break after an afternoon of packing what I call emotional bric-a-brac. In truth, I was packing books and tons of art supplies. I'm used to moving but packing will always be an emotional experience, especially this time around. I love my place. I moved here as a single mom with... Continue Reading →
My Butt In a Rut
It's been tough to write lately. Not because nothing has been happening but more of the fact that too many things have been happening. The past 3 months feel like the gods have been conspiring against me. They decided to draw lots and picked my name as to who they should torture the most. I... Continue Reading →
My Heart Bleeds Over Heartbleed
This Heartbleed bug is a hassle. http://heartbleed.com/ I need to change all my passwords. You can't be too safe, right? Half of our lives are on the internet. I need my privacy..says the girl who word vomits on her blog. I need to have safe passwords..says the girl whose Instagram and Twitter account are public. Well..I can... Continue Reading →


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As we continue our Breast Cancer Awareness Spotlight, we would like to feature GLOW for a cause, a brand known for their quality beauty products.
Johanna Querry Smith, who created GLOW for a cause, wanted to support Cowgirls vs Cancer, a yoga retreat in Montana meant to bring comfort to those who have battled breast cancer.
With her beauty goodies, like body butters, rollerball perfumes and solid perfumes, Johanna has created products that uplift with unique scents.
Our pick from the site? We're loving the perfume duo in "Inspire." The citrusy rollerball and solid perfume are perfect stocking stuffers or travel companions.
As the temperatures dip, we're also feeling the effects on our skin, so our second pick from GLOW for a cause is the body butter also in "Inspire" to complement the fragrances.
What's different about this body butter from others? This body butter packs a serious punch with its moisturizing properties from a combination of coconut, jojoba and sunflower oils, in addition to Vitamin E. The thick texture actually reminds us of Pond's Cold Cream minus the mineral oil.
"Every time you buy a GLOW for a cause product, you are not only pampering yourself, you are giving back 5 percent to our partner non-profit organizations. Now that's beauty that GLOWS on the inside and out," reads the company's statement.
We sure like the sound of that, as the brand also supports these organizations:
- Boston Firefighter's Burn Foundation
- The Red Sox Foundation
- MaxFund Animal Adoption Center
- The Gathering Place
- Berni's Journey
Shop the "Inspire" set of products we mentioned here. In honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, GLOW for a cause is offering 25 percent off of their products until Oct. 31 with the code, "GLOWPINK."


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The Reasons That You Need to Hire a Marketing Company
Operating a business is not simple. You need to make sure that you have done everything so that it is successful. One of the toughest things that you will have to deal with is the competition. You will find that in today words commercialization of a business is not as simple as it was in the past. One of the ways of being certain that people have learned about the product that you are selling then you should ensure that you have made your presence known on the internet. Having your business online will ensure that you get the exposure that you need. You need to note that this is a technique that you can use to market your products worldwide.
Advertising your business worldwide is not as simple as most people assume since you will have to make sure that you have complied with the set standards. You need to ensure that you have hired a marketing company to help you with this venture and ensure that your business is recognized by the market that you are targeting.
When you go to the internet, you will find that there are many companies that offer these services. It is best to take your time before choosing a firm so that you can be confident that you will get the one that will serve you best. When you do this; you will find your business will end up getting the audience that you seek. Selection of the wrong company will end up being not only a waste of your time but also money.
The Best Advice About Services I've Ever Written
Before choosing a marketing firm, you need to make sure that they have been doing this business for a long time and that they will not only create a killer website but also ensure that you are ranked high. It does not make sense if you have a good website and yet you do not have traffic. When you choose the right marketing firm, they will know what to do so that you can be sure that you are listed on top.
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When you select the right marketing company you can be confident that they will contribute to ensuring that you stay ahead of your competition. The only way that you can be confident that you will get the best is by going online and finding a marketing firm that has a good reputation. You should make sure that you take time to look at some of the sites that they have created and ensure that you like what you see. You need to make sure that you have thought about the previous customers and what they have to say about the firm. This is why you should ensure that you have found the best in this industry.


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This holiday weekend we celebrate our independence and take to the streets for some fast road racing.
In Atlanta, Greg Reynolds will be running in the largest race in the USA (with over 55,000 runners this year) at Peach Tree Road Race 10km. Here is a list of other large races. Last year the top 150 runners were under 35 minutes and the top 40 were under 30 minutes!
In Huntsville, Rick Maehlmann, Katie Maehlmann, Lynn Curry, Eric Fritz, Tim Pitt and Christy Scott will be racing the Fire Cracker 5km.
Jon Elmore will be racing twice this weekend at the Chick-fil-A 5km on Saturday and then Jam on Sloss Lake 5km on Monday.
Best of luck to the entire team!


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WASHINGTON, Dec. 1 — As the dollar tumbled against the euro this week, reflecting fresh concern about a possible weakening of the American economy, Treasury Secretary Henry M. Paulson Jr. issued the usual phrase from the catechism: "A strong dollar is clearly in our nation's best interest."
Treasury secretaries since Robert E. Rubin in the 1990s have, with rare exceptions, offered precisely that formula whenever the subject comes up.
But many economists say that Mr. Paulson's statement does not reflect what the United States actually seeks right now. For one thing, the Bush administration is in active pursuit of a weaker dollar against China's currency, which would probably encourage similar changes with other Asian competitors. The goal would be making American exports there less expensive, and imports more expensive, helping to spur an industrial revival at home.
And though there are high risks if the dollar were to continue to fall rapidly against the euro and the British pound, the United States is generally seen as hoping for the economic gains delivered by a lower dollar as American exports become more competitive against planes, machinery and other goods produced in Europe.
"Paulson has got to like a euro that's appreciating in value," said C. Fred Bergsten, director of the Peterson Institute of International Economics and a longtime advocate of a weak dollar. "He came into office facing an overall American trade deficit that is close to $1 trillion a year. He's got to welcome something that shows the trade deficit likely to go down."Continue reading the main story
Still, the fluctuations of the dollar have unsettled many in the world of finance this last week, when it sagged about 2 percent against the euro, bringing its decline this year to more than 12 percent. On Friday, the dollar fell to 1.33 euros; it dropped against the British pound as well, with it now taking $1.98 to buy a pound.
By contrast, against the Japanese currency, the dollar has slipped much less, closing Friday at 115.35 yen.
In Europe, the French finance minister, Thierry Breton, has expressed concern about a weakening dollar, noting that exports have helped Europe's recent economic recovery. But other European finance ministers said this week that at least for now, gains in the euro do not appear to threaten prospects for growth in Europe.
The gyrations of the dollar highlight the sensitivity of Mr. Paulson's role at this particular moment, as he prepares for his biggest overseas trip so far as Treasury chief: a veritable expedition to China, accompanied by five cabinet members and by Ben S. Bernanke, the Federal Reserve chairman.
The goal of the trip, which starts Dec. 14, is to engage China on a range of economic issues but most particularly to press Beijing to let its currency, the yuan, rise in value against the dollar. That would help, American officials hope, to narrow a Chinese trade surplus with the United States that soared past $200 billion last year.
As a former investment banker who lived and breathed the logic of international markets for decades at Goldman Sachs, Mr. Paulson is trying to engineer a kind of correction in which China would cease what American officials say have been currency manipulations aimed at pumping out exports.
Against the background of the rise of the euro, the China trip illustrates the three-cornered complexities of the world economy and of Mr. Paulson's dollar diplomacy.
Suddenly with a declining dollar, Europeans are stepping up their purchases of American goods, and it has become more expensive for Americans to visit Europe as tourists or business officials. American investors overseas, meanwhile, are enjoying the extra kick that a falling dollar delivers on their foreign profits.
The decline of the dollar against the euro, while the dollar-to-yuan ration remains stable, also has the effect of increasing tensions between Europe and China. European businesses, like their American counterparts, are already upset about cheap Chinese exports to Europe. Now these goods are even cheaper because the yuan is declining against the euro, pulled down by the dollar.
The Chinese, meanwhile, are likely to get more nervous than ever that a decline in the dollar against the yuan will damp their exports and reduce the value of their dollar-denominated assets, putting pressure on Chinese banks that are holding those assets.
China has resisted American appeals to let the yuan rise in value, arguing that China is already undertaking painful economic reforms — writing off bad loans and closing money-losing state enterprises — and cannot afford further social disturbance brought on by new difficulties in exports.
"We are committed to a market-based exchange-rate mechanism," said a senior Chinese official, speaking anonymously under Chinese ground rules. "But we will do it in a responsible way — responsible to the health of our country, the United States, Asia and beyond."
Part of the reason for the dollar sell-off, many analysts say, has been a recent sense of disappointment about the American economy even as Europe has picked up some momentum, prompting traders to look for more promising investments in markets overseas. The prospect of higher interest rates in Europe while rates remain stuck or drift lower in the United States has also drawn funds out of the dollar.
Some analysts also say that the dollar decline has been partly seasonal — that there is always a decline in investment in dollar-denominated investments at the end of the year, despite the huge need by the United States to finance its current-account and budget deficits.
"There's always a little seasonal weakening of the dollar at year-end," said Robert Sinche, head of global currency research and strategy at Bank of America. "With its large imbalances, the United States needs to attract capital every day. Capital flows tend to slow down at this time, because people go on holidays or are closing their books."
"It's like musical chairs," he added. "When the music stops, those who have deficits are going to suffer."
If American policy makers are pleased about the prospect of the dollar's providing a kick for exports, they fear a dollar falling so far and fast that it fuels inflation in the United States. Higher inflation might force the Federal Reserve, which is still concerned that price increases are outside its comfort zone, to raise interest rates, slowing the American economy further.
"The fall of the dollar has both benefits and risks," said Nouriel Roubini, chairman of Roubini Global Economics. "The danger is that the willingness of foreign investors to buy dollars is shrinking. If the fall of the dollar accelerates, investors could start dumping U.S. assets, and you'll get a hard landing for the economy."
The fear of a loss in the value of its assets is a factor in China's rebuffing American imprecations to let its currency float more flexibly against the dollar, many analysts say. China has amassed $1 trillion in foreign exchange reserves after years of trade surpluses with Europe and the United States.
About $700 billion of those reserves are said by many economists to be in dollars. One reason China does not want a cheaper dollar against the yuan, these economists say, is that the value of its holdings would decrease, limiting the lending ability of its banks.
Nevertheless, Mr. Paulson's trip is organized around the principle that China needs a bit of a weaker dollar now because its current path of binging on exports will overheat the Chinese economy — it is growing at 10 percent a year — and cause a collapse sooner or later if it is not cooled off slowly.
The dollar has declined about 5 percent against the yuan in the last year and a half, but American policy makers say that the yuan is still artificially low. That is also the view of leading members of Congress, especially Representative Nancy Pelosi, the California Democrat who becomes the speaker of the House in January.
Not all economists agree that am upward revaluation of the yuan will benefit the American economy. They note that cheap exports from China are desired by American consumers, and that Chinese imports have not led to rising unemployment, as critics charge.
"Let's say China revalues by 10 percent overnight," Mr. Sinche said. "Then prices at Wal-Mart go up by 10 percent. So we then see worse inflation numbers, the Fed tightens monetary policies, and we end up with higher inflation, higher prices and higher interest rates. Remind me again why that's what we want."Continue reading the main story


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Given Name David
GENDER: Masculine
PRONOUNCED: DAY-vid (English), dah-VEED (Jewish), da-VEED (French), DAH-vit (German, Dutch), dah-VEET (Russian)
Meaning & History
From the Hebrew name דָּוִד (Dawid), which was probably derived from Hebrew דוד (dwd) meaning "beloved". David was the second and greatest of the kings of Israel, ruling in the 10th century BC. Several stories about him are told in the Old Testament, including his defeat of Goliath, a giant Philistine. According to the New Testament, Jesus was descended from him.This name has been used in Britain since the Middle Ages. It has been especially popular in Wales, where it is used in honour of the 5th-century patron saint of Wales (also called Dewi), as well as in Scotland, where it was borne by two kings. Famous bearers include empiricist philosopher David Hume (1711-1776), explorer David Livingstone (1813-1873) and soccer player David Beckham (1975-). This is also the name of the hero of Charles Dickens' semi-autobiographical novel 'David Copperfield' (1850).


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Activities & Events
Events Calendar
View the Watertown Free Public Library event calendar.
Meeting Room Calendar
Our monthly enewsletter is one of the best ways to stay connected to the library.
Book Groups
Several monthly book groups meet at the WFPL. All groups are happy to welcome new members.
Classes for Adults
We offer regular adult computer classes, as well as craft classes and groups. We also try to offer a variety of interesting one-time classes.
Democracy Talks
Democracy Talks is a series of events designed to illuminate the democratic process and create space for conversation.
Library Insiders
Library Insiders is designed to give adults with developmental and cognitive disabilities an engaging library experience.
Winter Concerts
Brighten your nights with Winter Concerts at Watertown Free Public Library. As in previous years, our concert series features talented, local artists. Performances are free and open to all. Let the music begin! Sunday December 2 at 2 PM Dorisiya Yosifova Born in Gabrovo, Bulgaria, Dorisiya Yosifova is a Boston-based violinist and instructor. Most recently, she earned a Master of Music degree in Violin Performance ('17) at The Boston Conservatory at Berklee. She is the co-founder of the Violin-Viola duo femme fuoco, with which she performs regularly, and also plays as a Principal Second Violinist in the newly emerged Apollo Ensemble of Boston. Sunday January 6 at 2 PM Joshua Peckins Sunday February 3 at 2 PM Women in World Jazz Sunday March 3 at 2 PM The Kelly Girls
150th Anniversary
In 2019, the Watertown Free Public Library will celebrate our 150th anniversary. Solon Whitney began the library as a room in Town Hall in March of 1869, and we've been evolving ever since.


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Bleu Belle Mobile Kitchen has closed
A new food truck pod has opened north of downtown near the site of the new police facility. Statesman Journal
Bleu Belle Mobile Kitchen is riding off into the sunset.
The French-Southern food truck, often parked outside the Oregon Lottery building and in the North Block Food Pod, served its last lunch crowd Feb. 13.
"We have had a great time these last two years, but we have decided to close our window and move on to the next great adventure," reads a Facebook post on the food truck's page. "We appreciate all the love and support that you gave us as we followed our dreams."
Bleu Belle was known for its chicken strips, waffle fries and crepe cakes, often layered with marionberry cream. The truck regularly appeared at wineries and weddings, serving canapes and macarons.
The truck is now for sale. For more information, visit www.facebook.com/bleubellemobilekitchen.
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A mixture of warmth and control produces 4 several types of parenting: authoritarian, authoritative, permissive, and uninvolved. Children with missing data for both of the 2 parenting measures (maternal sensitivity or maternal expectations for self-management) had been excluded from the analysis, which resulted in a last sample size of 872 subjects (sixty four% of the unique cohort). Parenting types would also have an effect on the best way you nurture your children and the amount of warmth and understanding that they feel from you. The Baby Conduct Checklist total score is standardized for age and gender and reported as a t score, with a potential vary of 23 to one hundred.
Operant conditioning makes use of the system of punishment and rewards to encourage or discourage a selected conduct in an individual. This parenting model is anxious with the right emotional and spiritual growth of the child which the kid will attain by means of careers, private life objectives and hobbies. Greek parents had been categorized into four types: authoritative, authoritarian, permissive and strict ( Antonopoulou & Tsitsas, 2011 ; Maridaki-Kassotaki, 2009 ). The strict style brings together options from the authoritarian and the authoritative types.
And as our crew of consultants has seen through the years, the plan that you can follow is the plan that matches your parenting philosophy and goals. Lack of social skills is obvious in adolescents who have been sheltered, which regularly leads to deviant conduct. They are made up of people who find themselves unemployed or underemployed as a result of they can not fill out an utility type. For Chinese language People, parenting becomes more difficult in the years following immigration. Whilst being able to determine as a selected model of parent might enable you to to really feel more in management, or establish private boundaries in the case of raising your youngsters, it should be noted that there are particular advantages and downsides to each of the parenting styles mentioned above.
Thus so as to feel accepted the child will show 'good' habits – not because it feels good as such however because the kid has learnt that good behavior results in approval and a spotlight. Different factors corresponding to tradition, ethnic background, and social dynamics additionally play a job in shaping the child's behavior. Although Baumrind's ideas have been utilized in places as diversified as Brazil, China, Scandinavia, Mediterranean Europe, and Turkey (Martinez et al 2007; Zhange et al 2017; Turkel and Teser 2009; Olivari et al 2015), the 4 basic styles do not all the time map onto native parenting methods.
Statistics show that region, cultural, education and socioeconomic status typically play a task in this parenting type. Progress is substantial within the domains of the physique, mind, and social relationships, and fogeys, caregivers, and tradition are pivotal to the success of the child's growth (Berger, 2008). On this case, the habits of a child is determined by the type that the mother or father chooses to make use of when bringing them up. The model a mother or father chooses relies on the whether or not it's the father or the mom.


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This weekend we will "fall back" as Daylight Saving Time ends and the days get shorter on Sunday, November 5th. With the time change, most of us will be driving in the dark more often. Driving in the dark, along with fatigue from long work hours, and other distractions can make driving at night more dangerous.
It is important to take extra precaution when driving at night and make sure you are being safe. The National Safety Council has some tips for driving in the dark:
November 5-12, 2017 is also Drowsy Driving Prevention Week. How appropriate to bring awareness to being tired while driving and how that can affect safety. According to the National Sleep Foundation, over 103 million have fallen asleep at the wheel and 60% of motorist have driven while tired. They offer some tips:
Take the extra hour this weekend to get some extra sleep and stay safe on the roads. As we head into the holiday season, be aware of other drivers and allow for extra time on the road.
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|Last Meeting
The Storyline
Top-ranked Humber women's basketball will begin its two-game road trip Wednesday evening against UTM (5-11, 8th West). Tipoff is set for 6 p.m. at the UTM Gym in Mississauga.
Last Time Out
Behind a season-high 27 points from senior Aleena Domingo, Humber rolled to a 77-48 win at the North Campus Gym Feb. 3. Ceejay Nofuente recorded another double-double, while Felicia Velasquez finished with a season-high eight steals in the win.
In the second quarter, Humber established a new OCAA single-season scoring record, surpassing its mark of 1,503 from last season.
Scouting UTM
- The Eagles are competing in their first season in the OCAA and currently sit on the bubble for a playoff spot. With two games remaining, Conestoga (4-14, 7th West) trail UTM by one game for the final spot.
- Akashia Moore is leading the Eagles offensively, averaging 13.2 ppg.
- Bianca Hatchett is averaging 12.7 rebounds per game, the second-highest mark in the OCAA.
Previous Meeting
Humber (16-0, 1st West) won its 68th consecutive OCAA regular and postseason game in a 94-54 win against UTM Nov. 29.
Four players finished in double figures for Humber, as the Hawks scored the first 17 points of the game in the opening four minutes.
Ceejay Nofuente paced the way for Humber with a quadruple-double, finishing with 15 points, 13 rebounds, 12 assists, and 11 steals. Aleena Domingo finished with a game-high 22 points and added ten rebounds, while Felicia Velasquez and Miea Campbell-Johnson recorded 11 points each.
Second Half Slump?
After scoring 90-plus points in 13 straight games, the Hawks have combined for 164 points over their last two contests. In those two games, Humber has shot a combined 16.1 percent (9-of-47) from 3-point range.
Getting Defensive
Humber ranks first in field goal defence (21.3), first in scoring defence (44.3), and first in steals (20.8).
Under Ajay Sharma, the Hawks have held opponents to 50 points or less, ten times this season.
Just Win
Humber's win against Niagara was its 74th consecutive OCAA victory, extending its league record.
The previous mark of 67 was established by head coach John MacInnis and the Algonquin Thunder from Nov. 2011 – Jan. 2015. The Hawks matched that mark with a 28-point win over No. 15 Fanshawe on Nov. 15.
Humber's Dynamic Duo
Entering the 2017-18 season, no Humber student-athlete had ever reached the 1,000-point club. 13 games later, Humber's dynamic duo of Ceejay Nofuente (1,216) and Aleena Domingo (1,067) started the club, becoming the second-highest scoring teammates in league history.
Immediate Impact
Playing in their first season with Humber, Brittney English, Makeba Taylor, and Jahnae Gyles have made an impact for the Hawks, playing in all 16 games this season. The trio has combined for 20.5 points, 3.5 assists, and 3.4 steals per game.
From Downtown
Jahnae Gyles and Ceejay Nofuente have combined for 5.3 triples per game this season, ranking second and fourth in the OCAA with 2.7 and 2.6 treys apiece, respectively.
Humber ranks first in the conference in 3-point field goals made per game (9.8).
Doubling Down
Humber has recorded 22 double-doubles in 16 games this season.
Top Spot
Since the beginning of the 2016 season, Humber has been the top-ranked program in the country.
On The Glass
Through 16 games, the Hawks rank first in the OCAA in rebounding margin (+20.8).
The Hawks are in pursuit of their fourth consecutive provincial championship, looking to become only the second program in OCAA history to complete the feat. Algonquin won four straight from 2011 – 2014.
The Humber record book and OCAA record book are beginning to look very similar. The Hawks now own five OCAA team scoring records, including points in a season (1,561), points in a game (125), 2-point field goals in a game (55), 2-point field goals in a season (568), and 3-point field goals in a season (157).
All-Time List
Nofuente now sits third on the OCAA all-time scoring list with 1,200 career points - 85 points behind Shannon Kennedy of St. Clair for second place.
With 1,067 points, Aleena Domingo is currently tied with Erin Emery (Durham, 2007-12) for ninth all-time.
At the Helm
Ajay Sharma returns to the sidelines for his seventh season and is one win from tying Humber Hall of Famer Jim Henderson (1991 – 2000) as the all-time winningest head coach in program history.
Sharma has directed the Hawks to a period of unprecedented prosperity in the form of three consecutive CCAA tournament appearances – including the first national championship in program history – and three straight provincial titles. Sharma owns a 132-22 (.857) career record.
2018 OCAA Provincial Championship
Humber is the proud host of the 2018 OCAA Women's Basketball Provincial Championship March 2-4 at the North Campus Gym. All games will be streamed live on the Hawks Sports Network.
What's Next
No. 1 Humber will conclude its two-game road trip with No. 15 Fanshawe (13-2, 2nd West) on Feb. 10. Game time is set for 6 p.m.


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I've been playing around with one sided gift tags. They're a great way to add a little personal note to your gift. They're also a perfect way to sample my work. This way, I get my fix of creating something new on a small scale that's still useful. I make all gift tags out of scrap from previous projects and reused/salvaged materials sooooo...they're earth friendly too!
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Od jedne armije koju je činilo dvoje ljudi u 2010, danas Vega broji više od 40 zaposlenih posvećenih svom radu, 13 medicinskih odseka, 4 države u kojima posluje i više od 170 klijenata kojima pruža usluge.
Naše opredeljenje je da tehnologiju koja spašava život i našu stručnost donesemo u naš region i da pružamo podršku našim partnerima u najvažnijoj borbi – poboljšanju života pacijenata. Ovo nastojanje zahteva ceo ujedinjeni tim pred zajedničkim ciljem. Vredno radimo svi zajedno, rastemo, učimo, smejemo se i dajemo sve od sebe da trajno menjamo zdravstvenu zaštitu u državama u kojima smo prisutni.
Vega neprekidno raste i mi smo u stalnom traganju za strastvenim i energetičnim profesionalcima da se pridruže našem timu. Ako volite izazove, ako ste motivisani da učite i spremni da napravite promene u vašem radu, želimo da nam se javite.
Pošaljite nam CV ili se prijavite na jedan od naših dole navedenih konkursa za otvorena radna mesta!
Zdrav i jak
Od sveobuhvatnog plana zdravstvenog osiguranja do wellness plana – mi brinemo o našem timu i njihovim porodicama i želimo da budu zdravi i vitalni.
Timski događaji
Snažni timovi se grade na jakim vezama. Priređujemo mesečna, tromesečna i godišnja okupljanja, na kojima učimo, smejemo se i rastemo.
Kompetitivna zarada
Nagrađivanje za dobar rad kroz odličnu naknadu i bonus paket.
Kultura učenja
Snažna kultura koja podržava učenje i razvoj zaposlenog. Vega nije samo platforma za poslovni razvoj već i platforma za lični i profesionalni razvoj celog tima.
Odlična poslovna lokacija i sadržaji
Ima nešto posebno u sjajnom kancelarijskom okruženju koje nas motiviše, daje nam energiju i utiče da budemo orni i spremni za nove izazove koji su pred nama.
Vaš posao života
Malo kompanija ima kapacitet i priliku da utiče na živote miliona da bi ih poboljšao. Pridružite nam se da biste promenili zdravstvenu zaštitu vašem regionu!
Otvorena radna mesta – Bugarska
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As we take on new and exciting challenges, we are looking for an addition to our Operations team. As a Salesforce Specialist at Vega Medical, you would be the go-to person for All Things Salesforce. Emphasis will be on working with internal SMEs on developing new and improving existing workflows and functionalities.
Main tasks and duties:
- System administration activities
- Provides technical and operational support for system's core and additional functionalities and ongoing system maintenance and configuration;
- Act as "first-line" support for functional-related topics: Help answer process and "How To" questions;
- Performs regular data review, auditing, cleansing and data governance activities;
- Manage mass imports and exports of data;
- Maintain users, roles, profiles and the overall security model of Salesforce Instances.
- Project management & continuous improvement
- Proactively seeks out and identifies needed system changes as well as manages, maintains and monitors on-going customizations of the system;
- Configures, develops, and tests processes based on individual project/task requirements;
- Create workflows, assignment rules and other system automations;
- Design and build custom functionalities (objects, etc.) on the Force.com platform
- Knowledge sharing and training
- Delivers training on initial adoption and usage of Salesforce and the introduction of new features and functionalities;
- Partake peer-to-peer best practice sharing;
- Develops user guides / manuals and training materials;
- Prepares ongoing Salesforce training sessions/materials as new features and functions are deployed;
Key requirements
- University degree;
- Fluent English (both verbal and written);
- Ability to multi-task, manage changing priorities and workload
- 3+ years of hands-on experience administering and developing Salesforce instances and working with Salesforce related apps;
- Experience in working closely with users to provide best practices and tips on Salesforce usage including training, documentation and support as necessary
- Salesforce.com Certified Administrator (or Developer) is an advantage
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English
- Good understanding of sales, marketing and Customer Service concepts is an advantage
Role summary:
Currently, we are looking for someone skilled and passionate in Solution Selling and Strategic Account management. The Key Account Manager will be tasked with building strong relationships with clients, so as to understand their needs and promote the solutions that will be backed up by financial, operational and technological reasoning.
Main tasks and duties:
- Analyze customer's strategy, issues, needs and processes;
- Develop a unified 1-2 years account strategy based on the account analysis in close cooperation with the relevant Vega sales teams;
- Serve as the link of communication between the accounts and internal teams;
- Establish strong and meaningful connections with clients on behalf of the business;
- Gather and analyze purchasing information and plan activities based on tender and procurement cycles;
- Study competition to find new ways to retain customers.
Key requirements
- Ability to build, foster, and maintain positive professional relationships;
- Comfortable negotiating with high-level business executives;
- Willingness to develop an in-depth understanding of the business and related services;
- Intrapreneurial attitude;
- Likable and relatable personality;
- University degree;
- Fluent English (both verbal and written);
- Experience in B2B Sales.
Role summary:
The position is key in the business expansion of Vega Medical, since the jobholder will be responsible for the marketing and business development activities in the SEE region, achieved through leading the whole team of division managers.
Main tasks and duties:
- Plan and implement category-specific strategies for meeting the ambitious business growth goals across the SEE region;
- Monitor and actively analyze market trends and positioning, develop and approve marketing/workshops/demo campaigns;
- Train, coach and develop further the skills of the division managers team;
- Prospect, develop and nurture relationships with key opinion leaders and medical professionals across the SEE region;
- Build and maintain strong partnerships with vendors and suppliers;
- Creation of pricing strategy, coordination of the registration dossiers, technical specifications and other category specific documents;
- P&L management for all divisions;
- Manage inventory forecasting and planning for all divisions;
- Participate in product trainings to gain more in-depth knowledge and deep understanding of the various manufacturers portfolio;
- Collaborate closely with other organizational units such as country managers, sales managers, logistics, clinical and technical maintenance, finance, project managers.
Key requirements
- University degree;
- Fluent English (both verbal and written);
- Experience in a similar role, preferably in the Medical Device industry;
- People management and coaching experience is a must;
- Excellent interpersonal, communication and presentation skills (must be comfortable interacting with various stakeholders in the medical community);
- P&L management skills and strong financial acumen;
- Comfortable with overnight travel (occasional trips across the SEE region and other international locations);
- Valid driver's license.
Role summary:
It's an exciting time of many successes, growth and also organisational transformation for us. The Territory Sales Manager will be tasked with developing further the already functional and efficient sales team.
You will assume the role of:
- Strategist – you must assume responsibility of the company's ambitious sales targets and forecasted annual growth and devise the plan that needs to be put in motion in order to achieve them.
- Leader – we will need you to be a source of inspiration, example and motivation for the Account Management team.
- Mentor and teacher – the National Sales Manager will be directly involved in recruiting and training new team members as well as helping current employees develop their professional competencies further.
- Manager – set targets, conduct performance reviews, address issues within the team and relay to everyone the company goals and strategy are but a few of the responsibilities that come with a management role.
- Salesman – above all, we will count on you to be the Subject Matter Expert when it comes to sales; the go-to person for account management best practices and fine-tuning the approach to more complex client issues.
The perfect candidate has:
- University degree in finance, business, management or similar field;
- Solid experience in B2B sales with a history of high activity and new client generation;
- Experience in the medical sector (with a strong advantage for candidates from the medical devices industry);
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (you need to be able to quickly and effectively build long-term relationships with hospital management and medical staff);
- Strong presentation skills;
- Business & financial acumen;
- Goal-driven and growth-driven approach to… well to everything.
Role summary:
Providing immaculate on-site service and support has proven time and again an invaluable asset for our company. We are proud of our well-trained and highly efficient team of Field Service Engineers whose responsibilities include installing, repairing and performing regular maintenance for a variety of medical equipment. Currently we're looking for an accomplished leader with an affinity for sales and business development to take this business unit to the next level. The job is focused on developing both the team, the service and the client base.
Main tasks and duties:
- Lead a team of Field Service Engineers with all the duties relevant to a managerial position: recruitment, performance appraisal, employee development plan, motivation and engagement, etc.
- Work on strategically developing our "technical maintenance and support" services to be better suited to our clients and with higher added value.
- Expand our client base further by constantly exploring new business opportunities and maintaining the relationship with current accounts.
- Responsible for all negotiations with clients, including pricing and any other terms and conditions.
- Negotiate with and find new suppliers, subcontractors and partners.
- Advise senior management regarding customer satisfaction, product performance, and suggestions for product improvements, as well as new product demands and trends.
Key requirements
- University degree /both business and technical are applicable/;
- Experience with hi-tech equipment /medical would be an advantage, but industrial or other could be applicable as well/;
- Management and leadership experience;
- Affinity for client-facing and business development roles;
- Ability to influence and inspire – team members, clients and suppliers;
- Strong presentation skills;
- Business & financial acumen;
- Goal-driven and growth-driven approach to… well to everything;
- Fluent English – both spoken and written is a must;
- Driving license (active driver – the position requires trips in the country and potentially abroad).
Role summary:
Due to the rapid business expansion we are currently seeking an experienced Administrative Manager to join our team. The ideal candidate will be eager to be an essential part of the smooth running of the office and will act as a key figure for the overall corporate success as well as work with internal and external clients and partners.
Main tasks and duties:
- Take responsibility for the whole documentation process;
- Maintain records and design filing systems if need be;
- Manage day-to-day office operations;
- Work on compliance of the office and business unit with established corporate policies and procedures;
- Issue invoices for clients;
- Manage communication with employees, partners, government institutions, etc.;
- Allocate budget for specific needs and projects;
- Organize the office layout and order stationery and equipment.
To be successful on this position, you will need:
Personal qualities:
- Hard worker – this is the key to our success so far and, in our experience, the most important factor for success generally;
- High level of autonomy and responsibility – we don't like micromanagement; everyone in the company has specific goals and tasks and takes ownership of both successes and failures;
- Strong organizational and planning skills;
- Great attention to detail;
- Confident communication with the ability to influence people;
- A decidedly disciplined and methodological approach to everyday tasks.
Professional competencies:
- University degree;
- Fluent English (both verbal and written);
- Experience in Administrative/Financial/Legal department;
- Knowledge of and experience with tender procedures and documentation would be considered an advantage.
Role summary:
As we take on new and exciting challenges, we are looking for an addition to our Field Service Engineers team. On this role at Vega Medical, you would be responsible for installing, repairing and performing regular maintenance for a variety of medical equipment. Emphasis will be on quality of work and customer satisfaction.
Main tasks and duties:
- Install and repair medical equipment, such as computerized, robotized and other mechanized electronic systems, on-site;
- Coordinate with customer or supervisor to plan equipment layout for initial installation;
- Study blueprints, schematics, manuals, and other specifications to determine installation procedures;
- Interact with internal and external project managers during field projects;
- Oversee installation of equipment according to manufacturer's specifications;
- Tune and troubleshoot equipment for effective operation;
- Interpret maintenance manuals, schematics, and wiring diagrams, and repair equipment, utilizing knowledge of electronics and mechanics using standard test instruments and hand-tools;
- Instruct and direct operating personnel in initial troubleshooting and repair works, if possible;
- Consult with engineering personnel to resolve unusual problems in system operation and maintenance;
- Supervise workers in testing, tuning, and adjusting equipment to obtain optimum operating performance;
- Perform routine equipment maintenance and advise on establishing preventative maintenance schedules;
- May advise management regarding customer satisfaction, product performance, and suggestions for product improvements, as well as new product demands and trends.
Key requirements
- Technical qualifications in electronics / automation / mechanics is a must. Bachelor or Master degree will be considered an advantage;
- Experience in service and maintenance of high-end equipment or laboratory and medical capital equipment will be considered an advantage;
- Working knowledge of blueprints, schematic drawings, and other drawings to determine different procedures is a must;
- Practical experience and ability to test and troubleshoot electrical and mechanical equipment;
- Knowledge of CAD programs will be considered an advantage;
- Excellent knowledge of MS Office (Word, Excel, Power Point, Outlook);
- Basic knowledge of network administration;
- Fluent English – both spoken and written is a must;
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills;
- Effective coordination and teamwork skills;
- Driving license (active driver – the position requires frequent trips in the region and abroad);
- Should be ready to spend working hours at customers' sites, approximately 60% of the time.
Otvorena radna mesta – Srbija
Role summary:
Our team is constantly growing and we're looking for yet another passionate and energetic professional to join us on the role of Sales Manager. The jobholder will be working in a tight-knit team but will be responsible for a specific product category of medical devices. The main goal will be to develop current and acquire new clients.
Main tasks and duties:
- Plan and implement category-specific strategies for meeting ambitious business growth goals;
- Monitor and actively analyze market trends;
- Prospect, develop and nurture relationships with hospital executives, key opinion leaders, medical professionals;
- Consult the company's partners and customers on novelties in the respective field;
- Build and maintain a strong partnership with manufacturers and suppliers;
- Participate in product trainings to acquire extensive knowledge and deep understanding of the manufacturer's portfolio;
- Collaborate closely with other organizational units such as shipping & logistics, technical maintenance, finance team, project managers.
Key requirements
- University degree;
- Fluent English (both verbal and written);
- Experience in B2B Sales with a history of high activity and new client generation;
- Experience in the Medical Devices industry;
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (must be comfortable communicating with hospital management and medical staff);
- Goal-driven approach with great follow-up skills;
- Strong presentation skills;
- Strong business & financial acumen;
- Comfortable with traveling (the role requires frequent trips in Serbia and sometimes abroad). Driving license is a must-have.
Otvorena radna mesta – Makedonija
Role summary:
In order to continue our rapid development and expand our operations in Macedonia, we are looking for an experienced and energetic professional to join our team on the role of Country Manager Macedonia. This will be the first person to start in our regional subsidiary and will be responsible to start off the operation from nearly scratch, developing it into a strong company with leading market positions.
Main tasks and duties:
- Establishing Vega Medical's office in Macedonia;
- Recruiting, managing, and supporting company's local staff;
- Representing the company and its management before Macedonian state and regional institutions;
- Executing the company's policy considering the local social and business environment;
- Preparing and implementing strategies for entering the Macedonian medical devices market as well as gaining significant market share in the long run;
- Contacting local healthcare institutions, hospitals, potential partners and clients aiming to present our company and establish long-term business relations;
- Conducting follow-up meetings; product- and service – related distance and on-site consultations;
- Keeping up with all changes in the Macedonian healthcare system and relevant legislation; proposing measures and changes in the company policy accordingly;
- Introducing company's partners (manufacturers & suppliers) to the Macedonian medical market and strengthening their positions;
- Investigating potential manufacturers and suppliers and increasing company's portfolio;
- Constantly enhancing product and procedure expertise through attending professional local and international events and trainings;
- Investigating the local medical market for opportunities for introducing new products & services.
Key requirements:
- University degree;
- Past experience in sales of medical equipment/consumables/devices is a must;
- Established relations with key medical people in hospitals and healthcare institutions in Macedonia will be considered as a strong advantage;
- Good knowledge of the local laws and regulations related to the health and social care systems and the medical business in general (registration process, restrictions, procedures, public tenders, etc.);
- Strategic thinking;
- Result-driven & persistent;
- Effective coordination and teamwork; leadership; excellent interpersonal and communication skill; very good organizational skills; presentation skills;
- Fluent English (both verbal and written);
- Driving license (The role requires frequent trips in the region and abroad).
Role summary:
We have just recently registered our company in Macedonia and we are proud to represent some world-renowned brands that have already made a strong impact on healthcare in the region. We are now looking for our first Salesperson, so what is most important for us is to find someone experienced who will fit our organisational culture just right!
Main tasks and duties:
- Plan and implement product-specific strategies for meeting ambitious business growth goals;
- Monitor and actively analyze market trends;
- Prospect, develop and nurture relationships with: hospital executives, key opinion leaders, medical professionals;
- Consult company's partners and customers on novelties in the respective field;
- Build and maintain a strong partnership with manufacturers and suppliers;
- Participate in product trainings to acquire extensive knowledge and deep understanding of the manufacturer's portfolio;
- Collaborate closely with other organisational units and third party service providers such as shipping & logistics, technical maintenance, finance, project managers, etc.
- University degree;
- Fluent English (both verbal and written);
- Sales experience with a history of high activity and new client generation;
- Experience working with medical devices (Imaging diagnostics will be considered a strong advantage);
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (must be comfortable communicating with hospital management and medical staff);
- Goal-driven approach with great follow-up skills;
- Strong presentation skills;
- Strong business & financial acumen;
- Comfortable with traveling (the role requires frequent trips to hospitals in Macedonia). Driving license is a must-have.


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Students. Are you tired of unpaid internships with "Devil Wears Prada" bosses? Well, Sipsmith is offering one hell of a gig to 52 college kids. The lucky "ginterns" will get paid to learn about and promote Sipsmith's juniper liquor range as Student Brand Ambassadors. Skip the years of bartending and advance directly to Go.
"We're on the hunt for ginthusiastic students who love gin as much as we do and want to spread gin-sipping pandemonium across their city," the company explained in their job posting. "Our Brand Ambassadors have plate-spinning brilliance, are savvy with their digital and aren't afraid to let the world know when they're sipping something special."
Basically, Sipsmith is hiring college kids (Yanks, the drinking age is 18 across the pond) to do all of the normal brand ambassador stuff. They will work activations and brand events, check in with accounts, and post lots on social media (of curse). There will also be meetings—there always are.
The folks at Sipsmith managed to describe the responsibilities in far cooler terms though. They speak of "partnerships with local Gin Societies;" "working closely with the organising [sic] committees of charity balls;" and "champion[ing] Sipsmith."
Aspiring ginterns are asked to send their CV to [email protected] prior to Friday, June 9th. In a sign of the times, an Instagram handle is also requested along with the resume. Plus, Sipsmith requests "five gincredible photos that showcase your understanding of super premium products. These should turn Instagram's best food & drink bloggers green with envy!"
Unfortunately, applications are only accepted from certified students at 21 UK universities.
Interviews will be conducted through July and a mandatory training day will be held in August. The Student Ambassadors are expected to start work mid-September.
If you're still on the fence about getting paid to drink gin, know that several graduates of the program have gone onto full time jobs with Sipsmith. One of those alumni is the very same Adam who is receiving those applications. His new job title is "Minister of Fun."


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Allen keys slip in to easy, slip out easily too. Other than that, just your normal set of keys. Case has ability to hold additional key, not sure why it wasn't included (5.5).Read All Reviews
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I don't change or adjust my fork oil every week, but do have to use this tool on a few occasion throughout the year, and it's always worked perfect. I have yet to be disappointed with a Tusk tool.Read All Reviews
Cody in TX
This is my garage pressure gauge that gets used for everything. It has low enough increments for MX tires, but high enough for truck tires. It another good value from Tusk.Read All Reviews
Cody in TX
If you are changing suspension bearings, this value tools make it a whole lot easier.Read All Reviews