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What is the value of the financial sector? Discuss
Wouter den Haan interviewed by Viv Davies, 04 November 2011
Wouter den Haan of the London School of Economics talks to Viv Davies about his lead commentary in the current Vox Debate on the value of the financial sector. He argues that standard measures of the sector's economic contribution overestimate its true value to a modern economy. They also discuss the views of other notable economists, as well as how regulation could curb excesses in the sector and prevent socially negative spillovers. The interview was recorded in London on 1 November 2011. [Also read the transcript]
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How to solve the crisis – and what to do about banks
Thorsten Beck
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Destabilising market forces and the structure of banks going forward
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The future of cross-border banking
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Viv Davies: Hello and welcome to Vox Talks, a series of audio interviews with leading economists from around the world. It's the first of November, 2011, and I'm speaking to Professor Wouter den Haan, of the London School of Economics, about his lead commentary in the current Vox debate, which centres on the question, why do we need a financial sector, and how much should we pay for it? Den Haan is of the opinion that whilst some activities in the financial sector are beneficial, others are less clearly so, and if appropriate regulation could curb excesses, whilst not affecting the value added of the sector, then resources could potentially be freed up for more socially useful activities. We also discuss the views of other economists on the value of the financial sector, including those of Andy Haldane and Charles Goodhart.

I began the interview by asking Wouter to briefly explain how the contribution and value of the financial sector is measured.

Wouter den Haan: So when we're trying to measure how much a country or a sector produces, then there are two steps. The first step is the easy step. That's just measuring how much is being earned in nominal terms. The second step is the hard question - that's how much is being earned in real terms. And even for regular products, that's not easy.

And so suppose a manufacturer sells a computer at a higher price. This could be just an increase in the price level, that's like inflation. Or it could be that the computer really has become better, and then this one computer actually means more computer, or at least more computing power. In the financial sector, that's even harder. And so if the financial sector charges more, is it just because their bargaining power has gone up, they receive more? Or is it really that they are producing more and better services?

Now on top of that, I have another problem of measuring the value added for the financial sector. It's that there's what we call a negative externality, and we've clearly seen that during the last financial crisis. The financial sector does activities for which it gets paid, but they have negative consequences for the rest of the economy.

OK, now regarding to the legislation part in your question, so in response to the legislation that has been proposed, the financial sector either says that this legislation will make it more difficult for them to do their tasks and it will hurt their profitability. But if it really is the case that the financial sector gets so much resources because their bargaining power has gone up, then if their profitability goes down because of new legislation, that may not be such a bad thing.

Viv: So how and why has the size of that contribution changed over time?

Wouter: So the numbers are absolutely stunning. And so in the US, just after the war, it's just that the share of gross domestic product, what we produce together, what was earned by the financial sector was two percent. And that has gone up to right around eight and a half percent. Just a stunning increase.

And then the question why, that's a really hard question to answer. For sure, the financial sector has taken on new tasks, and then it makes sense it gets rewarded for that. But I think the financial crisis has also made clear just that it is that part of this increase in what they earned was not because of the services they provided, but they just got bigger, part of the surplus.

Viv: Andrew Haldane from the Bank of England recently wrote of what he refers to as the “productivity miracle”e over the past few decades. He suggests that risk illusion rather than a productivity miracle appears to have driven high returns to finance, and that the recent history of banking appears to be as much a mirage as a miracle. Would you agree with that?

Wouter: So to some extent I definitely do. So a couple years ago, even institutions like the IMF, they were praising financial innovation and there was all these new great instruments that actually were supposed to reduce the risk. If that was true, then of course the financial sector should get rewards for that. What I think Andy Haldane rightly points out is that a lot of those products were overvalued. They were not really reducing the risk, at least not as much as we thought they were.

But what I hope to make clear in this debate is that there are also good aspects to all these new instruments that the financial sector developed, like mortgage backed securities and credit default swaps. There are positive aspects too. So it's important we don't jump to the other extreme and say the financial sector has no contribution at all. What I would like to figure out with this debate is what really are the positive aspects and what are the aspects which are overvalued.

Viv: So that brings me on, really, to the second lead commentary in the debate, posted earlier this week, was from Charles Goodhart. He argued that far from being socially useless, investment banks are critical to an effective economy, and that the idea that policymakers can safeguard retail banking alone is both mistaken and dangerous. What's your reaction to that?

Wouter: Yeah, the piece by Professor Goodhart is quite provocative. There are two parts to it. I think the provocative part is when he argues that even large companies need help dealing with the complex financial markets of modern times, like for example, in dealing with international transactions, and investment banks play a crucial role. So I'm not sure I would go that far.

But the other aspect of Professor Goodhart's piece, I do agree with. I think it's wrong for politicians to think that if they simply safeguard retail banks, then that's enough to make the financial sector safe. Institutions like Bear Stearns and AIG and Lehman Brothers, when you go back to the 90s, Long Term Capital Management, they were not retail banks.

But the collapse of these type of institutions can trigger havoc elsewhere in the financial sector. So I think the point that Professor Goodhart made that we shouldn't only focus on the safety of retail banks is a valid one.

Viv: So in a world where bankers' bonuses are still rising in spite of the critical state of many economies in Europe and around the world, how can we ensure that policymakers are engaged with these issues, and that regulation maintains and enhances the beneficial aspects of the financial sector, but at the same time curbs the excesses and what you refer to as the socially negative spillovers?

Wouter: Yes, that's a really difficult question. The financial sector is complex. I think no matter what kind of legislation is going to be imposed, the financial sector is going to be quite smart in trying to avoid it and do it its own way. So I think two things are important. The first thing is, we've got to make sure that the financial world is more transparent and there is more clarity.

So we avoid what we saw in the last decade, that the world had become so complex that we don't understand any more what's being traded, what the risks are, who is carrying those risks. I think if the financial world is more transparent, then I think the markets can do a better job in disciplining financial institutions that take on too much risk.

So part of accomplishing that, maybe, is that we have to make the financial world simpler, by maybe limiting the type of securities that can be traded. Possibly not all kind of obscure securities are really needed. It may also mean we have to limit the complexity of some financial institutions.

The second thing, and this actually is related, is that we have to solve the too big to fail problem. Like I said earlier, it's not just limited to retail banks. The policymakers have to have the possibility to take over a company and continue its operations while at the same time making sure its management and equity providers and debt providers are being punished if the company really took on too much risk.

So what happened in the past is these big companies, they knew they were going to be bailed out, and they took on more risk, and that's indeed what happened, with Lehman Brothers' being the exception. So I think that is a problem we have to solve. But if the world is more transparent and more simple, then I think the market can do a better job in disciplining large companies that take on risk, as long as it's known that the government will not bail them out.

Viv: So in conclusion, are you optimistic about the future of banking, and that the world can become more transparent and simple?

Wouter: Not anymore. When the financial crisis had just erupted, I thought this would be a great time for politicians to get their act together and learn from the past and build a new and better system. But if you see how politicians argue and are not capable of coming up with new and better plans, I've become a bit pessimistic.

Viv: Wouter den Haan, thanks very much.

Topics: Financial markets
Tags: regulation, financial sector
This interview is based on a lead commentary on VoxEU's debate "Why do we need a financial sector?"
Related Vox Talks
How to solve the crisis – and what to do about banks (with Thorsten Beck, 28.10.11)
The Vickers report: ringfencing is a good idea, but no panacea - risk weights are crucial (with Viral Acharya, 23.09.11)
Measuring systemic risk and the dismal failure of Basel risk weights (Vox Talk with Viral Acharya, 17.06.11)
Basel III: 'the only game in town' (Vox Talk with Hyun Song Shin, 25.03.11)
Wouter den Haan
Professor of Economics and Co-Director of the Centre for Macroeconomics, London School of Economics and CEPR Research Fellow

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Strayer "delivers good student outcomes … Strayer has been taking their tuition down to make it more affordable. That's the big problem in education, affordability," he said on CNBC's "Closing Bell" Friday in an interview with Kelly Evans. "And they've been investing in artificial intelligence."
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Ubben is founder and chief executive officer of ValueAct Capital. Previously, the hedge fund manager was a managing partner at Blum Capital Partners and a portfolio manager at Fidelity Investments. The firm has more than $15 billion of assets under management, according to its website.


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The Oru kayak gave an above-average performance on smooth waters.
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Foldable Boats for Space-Challenged Adventurers
These collapsible craft are rugged enough to run rivers and lakes, but they fold up to fit in small apartments and cars.
ByCameron Martindell
In this day of tiny homes, city dwelling, and #vanlife, space is at a premium. And among the many types of adventure toys out there, boats are probably the biggest hog for storage and transportation. To tackle that problem, a number of clever engineers have been coming up with intricate designs to save on space while minimizing loss of performance.
Inflatables are still, by far, the main way to collapse a boat down. Rafts, inflatable kayaks (duckies), and even stand-up paddleboards (SUPs) have taken advantage of improvements in materials technology to become lighter and perform better once in the water. And now there are more rigid collapsible vessels to choose from, but they come at a cost.
Suitable for Smooth Seas
The most sophisticated of the latest collapsible boats are from Oru Kayaks. The company's ambitious team of engineers has taken origami to a new level. They figured out how to cut out a single sheet of plastic material (it's similar to, if not the same as, the dual-walled plastic bins often found at the post office) and fold it into the shape of a kayak. Once snapped together it is indeed a seaworthy (or lake- or river-worthy) vessel. And by "river" I'm talking about smooth water: These are not white-water kayaks. Nevertheless, the higher-end "plus" models, especially the Coast+, will take on some ocean surf without any problem.
As one might expect, some compromise is made in performance with folding boats, but not much. In our testing process on the Maine coast and lakes, we felt the higher-end models performed above-average for the range of kayaks on the market. They easily beat out lower-end and mid-range rigid kayak models.
Most casual paddlers probably won't notice any differences between a folding boat and a traditional boat. Likewise, beginner paddlers will be very comfortable in these space-savvy boats.
More serious paddlers will appreciate positives like the relatively comfortable seat, how nicely it rolls, and the boat's stability. Among the shortcomings, the cockpit is a little large for smaller paddlers, and the craft is easily pushed around by the wind.
Experienced paddlers will notice a decline in stability when really pushing the limits, but that hasn't stopped users from circumnavigating islands in the Caribbean, or completing the longest paddle so far—787 miles from Seattle, Washington, to Juneau, Alaska.
Finally, once practiced, the boat is pretty easy to set up and break down—it takes about 15 minutes. Oru kayaks come in five different models ranging from $1,175 to $2,475.
The Ally folding canoe proved very durable, but paddlers should empty these boats before portaging.
Photograph by Cameron Martindell
White Water Ready
Another model we tested was a collapsing Ally canoe from Bergans of Norway. The set up and break down process is a little more involved considering its many parts, so it's not at all like the origami of the Oru kayaks. Rather, it's more traditional in build, with ribs and skin, except the ribs and internal structure are composed of lightweight Norwegian-made 6082-T6 aluminum tubing, and the skin is made of two different types of woven fabric that is coated on both sides with a flexible polyvinyl chloride (PVC). The upper walls are 700 g/m² and the underside is thicker at 1050 g/m² that proved very durable. Having the included rubber mallet handy makes getting the final ribs in place a little easier and is the only tool needed.
The collapsed state of the canoe is significantly larger and heavier than the Oru kayak, but then again, it's quite a bit more robust and larger once built out—rated to carry more than 800 pounds. Like the kayak, however, the Ally canoe has the propensity to catch the wind since it's much lighter than most rigid canoes and sits higher in the water.
For our test, we took the Ally on a four-day river trip down the Allagash Wilderness Waterway in northern Maine. Flow rates were about average, which meant there were plenty of shallow spots to scrape along and rocks to bump into. Both happened a number of times and the PVC skin took it all, with only minor markings as a result. Other than when dealing with any significant wind (light breezes were not a problem), the Ally's performance was on par with most other rigid canoes.
We exposed the Ally canoe to no more than Class III white water. But it's run bigger water and been on huge expeditions with explorers Rune Gjeldnes and Cecilie Skog, who took these boats through the Arctic Ocean (on an aborted attempt to the North Pole) and down 410 miles of the Rio Merevari in Venezuela, which included some pretty big water and lots of portaging.
The only performance issues we ran into occurred when portaging the canoe. When we started to pick up the Ally with some weight in the middle, we could feel it flex and thought it best to completely unload. We weren't willing to break our boat partway along our expedition! But if you do end up breaking part of the boat, each of the parts is numbered and spares can be ordered from Bergans. (A repair kit is included with the boat.)
With practice, the canoe can be built in about half an hour and broken down in about 15 minutes.
Ally canoes come in five sizes. The 15-, 16.5-, and 18-foot lengths are described as "allround" canoes and are the best bet for rivers and white water. The 15.5- and 17-foot models are their "flatwater" canoes and are designed accordingly. Prices range from $1,599 to $2,099.
Are Folding Boats a Fit?
Is a collapsing boat right for your space-challenged lifestyle? The hefty price tag might make you hesitate—but consider that, in some areas of the country, the cost of renting a storage space for a rigid craft will quickly equal the foldables' price. Another plus: The folded boats will fit in the back of a compact car, no roof rack or trailer required as with a typical kayak or canoe. And for expedition-driven types, it's much easier to throw a foldable in the back of a small plane or helicopter instead of strapping a rigid boat to the outside of the aircraft.
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Trafford set to approve 600 homes in Partington
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Galliford Try Partnerships and Trafford Housing Trust are set to secure consent to build up to 600 homes on a 72-acre former gas storage site in Partington, despite disagreements with council planners over provision of affordable housing.
The site, which backs on to Carrington Moss, will include a mix of 500 homes for private sale under Galliford Try's Linden Homes brand, and THT's brand Laurus Homes, while a further 100 are to be made available for shared ownership or affordable rent.
The housebuilder and housing trust, operating under a joint venture named Health Farm LLP, submitted an application for the project last August.
The hybrid application includes full planning permission for the first 148 homes on the site, featuring a mix of two, three, and four-bed houses, along with remediation works to the whole site.
The 148 homes are split between two phases, with the first delivering 80 houses on land to the south west of Broadway, and the second including 68 homes on the western side of the gas storage site. Of the homes delivered in the first two phases, 74 will be classed as affordable.
Four separate public green spaces are proposed as part of the first two phases; the largest covers nearly 400,000 sq ft and will act as a buffer between the second and later phases of the development. The other three green spaces range between 57,000 sq ft and 9,000 sq ft in the opening phases, and include a mix of grassland, trees, and footpaths.
The total number of trees to be planted in the first and second phases totals more than 3,800.
Alongside the full planning application, there is also an outline application for the remaining 452 homes, alongside new public open space. Access to these homes will be via Broadway.
Planner Barton Willmore has supported the joint venture on its application for the site, arguing there would be "overwhelming benefits" from the development, including economic and social benefits and delivery of affordable homes above Trafford Council's normal criteria.
Trafford Council's planning officers have put forward a 'minded to grant' recommendation ahead of next week's planning committee.
The planners' report argues there are a number of benefits with "significant weight" including the provision of new homes, a contribution towards the regeneration of Partington, and "significant areas of open space and green infrastructure". Planners also backed the scheme based on the "re-use and remediation of a previously developed, under-utilised and contaminated land".
However, planning officers also criticised the developers' viability assessment, which argued the project "cannot sustain any affordable housing or other Section 106 requirements, and that the abnormal costs associated with this complex site mean that a 'standard developer' could not provide the council with any affordable units".
Most of the affordable homes on the site will be delivered in the first two phases by THT and are supported by Homes England grant funding.
The council's own viability consultant argued none of the developers' viability scenarios "meet the required tests", and argued the developers' proposed profit margin of 20% "has not been justified" while anticipated sales values are "conservative".
As a result, officers argued the scheme "should be able to deliver" 100 grant-funded affordable homes alongside side further affordable housing and would still be viable.
The report said: "Given that question marks remain over the robustness of the applicant's viability appraisal, and that the affordable houses are to be provided through Homes England grant funding, albeit there is some impact on sales values to the developer, it is disappointing that the applicant is unwilling to provide further affordable units."
If the scheme is approved, a legal agreement is to include a £162,750 contribution towards outdoor sports facilities; £56,000 towards highways improvements at the Manchester Road and Flixton Road junction; and a submission of a viability review of the scheme for each of the phases beyond the opening two.
Trafford Council's planning committee will meet to discuss the plans on Thursday 11 April.
Totally inadequate provision for the likely increase in traffic flow onto already congested local roads. 600 homes and only £56k towards road improvements??
April 03, 2019 at 12:08 pm By Brooklands resi
As a life long resident of Partington, I already feel trapped in this town as getting in and out through Carrington is a nightmare. On my morning commute it already takes me almost an hour to drive six miles. This project will only make this worse!
April 03, 2019 at 3:15 pm By Tracy Davies
You're all making the traffic worse by contributing in the traffic jams. If it bothers you that much change how you travel, or move elsewhere. Otherwise, please stop complaining about traffic on every article.
April 03, 2019 at 4:10 pm By Anonymous
Andy Burnham will sort it.
April 03, 2019 at 4:29 pm By BDAY
£56k is no where near enough to improve the road structure getting in and out at peak times is horrendous and this will only add to frustration and delays.
April 03, 2019 at 4:44 pm By Rose Jarvis
All very good for the Partington area, however, has anyone considered the dire traffic problems? £56k for junction changes is a drop in the ocean. Is there really any point in asking the planners to consider this?
April 03, 2019 at 6:29 pm By Joseph moore
Dread to think what impact the zdditional traffic will have on local business'. Theres a good chance it will force some to move away from the area taking precious jibs with them.
April 03, 2019 at 8:11 pm By Aidan Harrison
Brilliant news housing and jobs . But will the contractors use local people for these jobs. Also its about time we had other forms of traval not just cars bikes buses . What about opening the railway . All other place have a railway . Urmston timpley stretford altrincham cadishead . Also what other facilities are going to be provided for children a youths.
April 03, 2019 at 8:18 pm By Wyn
Great the funnel of the traffic bottleneck just got smaller – coffers for Trafford misery for residents and car drivers. As usual short term revenues against a lack of strategic overview. What threat to Carrington Moss which is a special place.
April 04, 2019 at 8:37 am By Sale resident
Has anybody noticed that this is a peat-based location and houses were not built on the site for a very good reason: they sink in peat and, more than that, here they will sink into asbestos dust as well. A paltry sum for sports facilities and road improvements. Who is going to afford the litigation when the asbestos dust starts to fly? And did anyone tell them about Climate Change and protecting peat bogs? Where are Trafford's Green credentials in all of this?
April 09, 2019 at 9:54 am By Charlotte Starkey
Great news would love the chance too maybe buy one of theses houses with my partner , also it's just what Partington needs , the traffic shouldn't be an issue for this not too go ahead !


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Il arrangea pour le théâtre plusieurs pièces de Shakespeare ; on a publié sous son nom les Vies des poètes anglais et irlandais, 1753, qui sont de Robert Shiels.

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This long-planned collaboration between two stalwarts of the London folk scene, Emma Tricca and Jason McNiff, delivered six songs that combine the feelings of melancholy and excitement one associates with travel. In case the imagery of trains and celestial navigation isn't enough to send listeners on a journey, Tricca and McNiff namecheck New York, London, Paris, and Rome, letting their obvious affection for these cities shine through.
Their finger-picked acoustic tones blend seamlessly into a consistent sound that's organic and raw. Everything is out in the open here, production-wise, confidently unafraid of imperfections. As a result, the whole mini album radiates a warm "in-the-room-with-you" intimacy, even during the reverb-drenched vocal and electric guitar parts of 'New York'.
There is a satisfying symmetry to the record, with the duo contributing three songs each. They open and close singing in two-point harmony, trading solo leads on each other's material in between. Even though their voices don't work together as well as their guitars do in the title track, their individual singing is consistently good, and the beautiful harmonies on 'Paris Rain' win you back over in the end.
Tricca and McNiff are seasoned songwriters, and the well-crafted melodies and layered lyrics on Southern Star invite multiple listens.
Intimate finger-picking folk that will take you from New York to Rome, via London and Paris, with no ticket necessary.


Yes thats what he has John of God has constant dedication ...as besides the famous Omega event outside of Brazil ,... John of God is now available for another event in 2017 , in Norway Scandinavia. Where thousands will be able to take this opportunity to sit in current with many many others and with the benevolent healing spirits that work with John of God.
This will be the first time he has ever held an event in Norway so thats really wonderful for the Norweigan people and surrounding countries.
His dedication is tireless and we are very blessed to have him there for us !
So if you have any chance to attend either the event in Norway or better still attend the Casa in Brazil or even send out your heartfelt prayers towards John of Gods casa from within your heart and being do so! Take this chance.
Many report that strong and wonderful as these outside events are ... is much more palable and strong to be in the healing field of the casa in Abadiania , Perhaps due to the intensity of many many thousands of people and healing spirits coming together in many realms in that spot of the Earth for so so long.


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Recclesia Stained Glass has been appointed to provide stained glass consultancy services to Birmingham Cathedral as part of the Divine Beauty project funded by the National Lottery Heritage Fund.
Working alongside conservation architects Nick Cox and Kathryn Harris, we will be undertaking extensive close-quarters survey work of the four tremendous Edward Burne-Jones stained glass windows to the East and West ends of the Cathedral. Widely regarded as some of the finest examples of Victorian stained glass in the world, the windows are also considered to be of exceptional significance within the context of Burne-Jones works of art as a whole. The windows were made by the William Morris studio, later Morris & Co, between 1887 and 1897, and survived the wartime bombing of the church thanks to being removed and stored in a Welsh mine shortly before the fire bombs hit the city.
Conservators from the Recclesia conservation studio including Jamie Moore, Lee Bilson, Kat Walton and Carlotta Cammelli, will be working alongside the wider project team to put access in place to survey the stained glass and provide a detailed condition report with recommendations for remedial conservation work, alongside a detailed study to reassess the historic significance of the stained glass within the context of Burne-Jones' work and the wider canon of Victorian stained glass.
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BBC iPlayer users will require a TV licence from 1st September
By Max Langridge 01 September 2016
Every household in the UK wanting to use BBC iPlayer will have to pay the TV licence fee from September 2016 - previously it was free if you only watched catch-up content.
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From today anyone watching catch-up TV on the BBC iPlayer, as well as live programmes, will need to have a TV licence (£145.50), although it remains unclear how exactly the BBC will enforce the new legislation.
If you want to watch any programme on the iPlayer you will now get a pop-up message when you press play which asks: "Got a TV licence? You need one to watch any BBC programme on iPlayer - live, catch-up or on-demand. It's the law."
You then have three options: select I have a TV licence; I don't have a TV licence; or Find out more.
There's much speculation as to how the BBC will enforce the new law, as you don't have to enter a PIN number or TV licence number if you select the first option. Suggestions that the BBC might track iPlayer usage through wi-fi or internet connections are being firmly denied, as that would involve complex privacy and legal issues.
In a BBC statement, a TV Licensing spokesperson says: "We are not going to use mass surveillance techniques, we are not going to ask internet providers for IP addresses, and in fact, we will simply use existing enforcement processes and techniques which we believe to be adequate and appropriate.
"Our current procedures enable us to catch those watching on devices other than televisions."
What exactly those "enforcement processes and techniques" are remains unclear, although it has been suggested the BBC could resort to the good old-fashioned method of knocking on people's doors and asking them if they use iPlayer, before then checking if they have a TV licence. You have been warned.
For further information how the iPlayer changes may affect you, there's a special page on the BBC website which includes advice for students living away from home.
The BBC will close the 'loophole' that allowed many users to watch BBC content for free, so long as they didn't watch live TV.
Currently, if you watch live streams of programmes through the iPlayer you need to pay the £145.50 licence fee, but anyone only watching catch-up content can avoid paying.
That's all set to change on 1st September, when the BBC will introduce new rules, of which we were forewarned earlier this year, that say anyone who uses the iPlayer, no matter the purpose, will be required to pay the full licence fee.
Culture secretary John Whittingdale said in March this year: "When the licence fee was invented, video and on-demand did not exist. The BBC works on the basis that all who watch it pay for it. Giving a free ride to those who enjoy Sherlock or Bake Off an hour, a day or a week after they are broadcast was never intended and is wrong."
The rules apply no matter what device users watch on too, whether it be a TV, laptop, smartphone, tablet, streaming device or games console. Other catch-up and on-demand video services including ITV Player, All 4 and My5 can still be used for free.
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De stadsbrand van 1481 behoort tot de grootste branden die Hoorn geteisterd hebben.

Deze eerste stadsbrand in Hoorn vond plaats op goede vrijdag van het jaar 1481 en trof vooral het westelijk gedeelte van de stad.

Terwijl de mannen, zoals dat ieder jaar op die dag gebruikelijk was, in de Grote Kerk bijeen waren gekomen voor de jaarlijkse verkiezing van burgemeesters, brak er in het Sint Claraklooster aan het Kleine Noord  brand uit. Door de felle oostenwind sloeg het vuur naar een huis aan de andere kant van de straat over, waar veel hout lag opgeslagen. Er ontstond al snel een vuurzee.

Er wordt verhaald dat de mannen in de kerk door gebrekkige communicatie de verkeerde conclusie trokken. Er drong in de kerk wel opgewonden geschreeuw door, maar men maakte daaruit op dat de stad onverhoeds door een vijandelijk leger was aangevallen. Burgemeester Volkert Melisz liet daarom onmiddellijk de stadspoorten sluiten en beval de mannen gewapend hun posten in te nemen op de stadsmuur. Dit misverstand kon gebeuren doordat enkele dagen tevoren stadhouder Jan III van Egmont de stad Dordrecht had ingenomen, nadat hij deze stad in brand had gestoken. De burgers van Hoorn vreesden eenzelfde lot. Volgens de bekende Hoornse kroniekschrijver Velius zouden de burgers hebben geroepen: 'al verraeden, al verraeden, manke Jan (d.i. de heer van Egmond) sal ons die stede afwinnen als hij Dordrecht gedaen heeft!'. Bang voor een valstrik weigerde men om de mannen uit omliggende dorpen toe te laten, die zich aan de poorten meldden om de brand te helpen blussen. Pas toen ze zagen dat er geen verraad in het spel was durfden ze de wapens neer te leggen en kon het bluswerk beginnen. Toen was het echter reeds veel te laat.

Intussen probeerden de vrouwen en de geestelijken de brand te blussen. Dit bleek echter onbegonnen werk. Door de felle oostenwind joeg er een vonkenregen over de stad, die alle huizen westelijk van het Grote en Kleine Noord in lichterlaaie zette. Vanaf de Geldersesteeg tot de Noorderpoort gingen alle huizen in vlammen op. Nog jaren na deze verschrikkelijke brand werd dit deel van de stad de Roode Hel genoemd.

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Last Friday, the US finally threatened top officials in Sudan, the continent's largest country, with this: Either stop the attacks on African Muslims in the western province of Darfur, or face financial penalties and visa denials. The attacks, conducted by Arab militias for over a year with the support of Sudan's military, have forced some 2 million villagers to flee, putting them at a high risk of starvation.
The next day, Sudan's president ordered a "complete mobilization" to disarm the local militias. Then, on Sunday, the chairman of the 53-nation African Union (AU) arrived in Darfur to prepare for a team of 120 observers who will monitor a cease fire, and perhaps prepare for 7,000 African peacekeepers to safeguard Muslim villages.
The AU's action was supported by $14.5 million from the European Union, while the US threat was backed up by talk within the Bush administration to possibly declare the the mass displacements and killings in Darfur as "genocide," a designation that would trigger military action under a treaty obligation.
All these steps are welcome - even though late - in solving the huge humanitarian crisis in Sudan. Not only do they show a healthy US-European cooperation, but they also signal a growing willingness by Africa's leaders to solve trouble spots on the continent before they explode in disasters like the Rwanda genocide of 1994.
More and more, African soldiers are taking part in peacekeeping, part of an AU promise to promote stability and democracy on the continent in exchange for Western aid and trade. This month, the US asked its EU allies to join in providing resources for 75,000 more African peacekeepers, part of a strategy to make sure each region of the world has such troops on the ready.
Sudan's crisis isn't over yet. Moral persuasion, money, peacekeepers, and US might can be powerful pacifiers. What's missing is criticism from Arab nations of the killing of Muslims by Muslims in Sudan.
Africa Monitor Why do the Sudanese protests get so little news coverage?


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In these uncertain times, we have a lot of love for the original 'wireless' – the radio. OK, we have myriad options for listening to music and accessing news in this day and age, but there are still times when sticking the radio on in the kitchen just can't be beaten. With the advent of DAB, internet radio and Bluetooth streaming, the humble radio has come a long way since its bedside clock integration.
What follows is our pick of the best portable DAB radio we've reviewed. They all give you access to hundreds of digital radio stations, as well as a number of useful features such as Bluetooth and live recording. Our round-up includes budget and premium options, from dependable brands such as Pure and Roberts. Learn the names of these top DAB radios now and be first in line to snap up a deal when discount events roll around.
Top 10 Choices For The Best Portable DAB Radio
We choose the best products for the best portable DAB radio from all of these reviews to feature as listed below.
1. Pure Evoke H6 Portable DAB Radio
One of the most expensive in Pure's DAB radio lineup, this model has a rich, warm sound and is incredibly easy to use. Alongside the usual lineup of controls, there's an additional back button, which makes it easier to change stations and adjust settings. We love the digital radio slideshow on its colour screen, so you can view album artwork and more. Our only issue is that the footprint is fairly large – it won't suit a bedside table – and you'll need to invest in an optional battery if you want to use it on the go.
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2. Pure UK Move T4 DAB Digital Radio
Most personal DAB radios offer limited features and poor sound quality, so it's refreshing to see Pure get things right with the Pure Move T4. Nice and compact, it comes with a toughened glass screen so that it doesn't get damaged while you're out and about. Its built-in rechargeable battery offers up to 22 hours' of listening time through headphones, making it the perfect companion for any adventure. As well as being a great personal DAB radio, the Move T4 also has a speaker with an impressive 4W output- putting it on a par with some much larger models. Prop the radio up on its retractable stand, and you can listen to it anywhere- so it's a great choice for the garden or kitchen, too! With Bluetooth and an aux-in connection as well, the Move T4 really does it all.
3. Roberts Stream94i DAB Internet Radio
Roberts is best known for its retro-look radios, but we're actually most impressed by its more modern devices, in particular the Stream 94i, which takes our top spot. It's a great radio that boasts both Bluetooth and Spotify Connect to make it borderline a smart speaker with radio built-in. Those two front drivers are augmented by a subwoofer on its back, making for excellent sound, while the carrying handle makes it a doddle to move around with, especially if you add an optional battery pack to make it portable. For the combination of functions it offers, and its clean design, we think this is the best radio you can buy right now.
4. Sony XDR-P1DBP Pocket DAB Radio
Small but dependable, the Sony XDR-P1DBP will automatically scan and save your favourite radio stations, allowing you to access each one via five preset buttons (if you're running it on batteries, the presets will be erased when the battery runs out). We love the design of this one, and it's small and light enough to carry around without too much bother. It's not the best sound quality but it's decent – music fans might want to spend a little more if they're looking for something to get them dancing around the living room. The set-up is a piece of cake, and the backlit display is a nice touch.
5. Majority Little Shelford DAB Radio
If you're looking for a rival to Roberts' retro radios at a third of the price, then you might want to adjust your expectations. The Majority Little Shelford does a decent job of capturing that fifties vintage look, but the gold plastic doesn't look as good in the flesh and there are some minor issues with usability. Perhaps the biggest niggle is that the Mode button for switching between DAB, FM and Bluetooth modes also doubles as the on and standby, and holding it for long enough to go to standby rather than switching modes seems to be a touch-and-go affair. The menus aren't clear or intuitive, and audio streamed over Bluetooth sounds horrifically weak and tinny.
6. Pure Evoke C-F6 DAB Radio
The Pure Evoke C-F6 marries modern connectivity options with old-school CD playback, and is just about the best DAB radio and stereo system you can buy today. Easy to set up, a delight to listen to, and featuring just about every bell and whistle you could need from a single-room audio device, this is a fantastic choice for anyone looking for a one-stop audio box. With 3-inch stereo speakers and a 20W output, too, it can crank up to party levels while maintaining a rich, balanced sound.
7. Tivoli Audio ART DAB Radio
The Tivoli Audio ART has been around for some years, but its update with Bluetooth for wireless streaming brings it bang up to date. It cost a whopping £199 at the time of review (now £175); it's questionable whether any mono speaker-endowed DAB radio can justify that kind of outlay, but the PAL+ BT makes a compelling case. Not only does its built-in 16-hour battery make it completely portable around the home, but its weather-resistant casing makes it great for bath-time and trips outdoors, and a big, bold sound from both DAB and music streamed over Bluetooth gives it all-round appeal.
8. Pure Siesta Charge DAB Digital Radio
The Pure Siesta Charge is looking to the future. A longtime purveyor of alarm clock radios, Pure has added to its range with a sleek and stylish piece of audio kit, which retails for £129.99. What makes the Pure Siesta Charge stand out is – you guessed it – its charging capabilities. If your smartphone or phablet is compatible with QI wireless charging, you'll be able to leave it on top of the Siesta Charge as it fills up your battery. QI is the leading wireless charging standard on the market, largely thanks to Apple embracing the technology. So does this make the Pure Siesta Charge a must-have alarm clock radio, or do its other features complicate matters?
9. Revo Super Signal Deluxe DAB Radio
The fact that Revo have devoted so much of the Supersignal's face to the speaker should hopefully give a good indication of what this DAB radio is all about. This is the best digital radio for sound quality alone that we tested. In spite of, or perhaps because of, the big speaker grill, the Supersignal looks really good. You can get a variety of designs but the wooden one I tried is my favourite, with a pleasingly retro vibe. On top you'll find a big volume knob which feels precise with each turn. The whole unit is compact enough to avoid taking up a huge amount of space, but still feels chunky and significant. It'll be a real presence on your kitchen counter.
10. AZATOM Pro Sports S1 DAB Digital Radio
AZATOM is a brand that we reference quite frequently in our reviews of the top 10 DAB radios and other audio devices. Usually, AZATOM stands out in the radio marketplace as a brand that offers high-quality products at a very low price. The AZATOM Pro Sports S1 is one of the mini DAB radios on the UK market today that was specifically designed for athletes and people who like to "tune in" when they're out and about. If you don't want to be distracted by your smartphone when you're going out for a jog, the AZATOM Pro Sports will give you access to all the FM, DAB and DAB+ channels you could want, without any complicated bells and whistles.
How To Buy The Best Portable DAB Radio?
Although digital radio still uses radio waves, instead of a single analogue signal they are used to transmit data packets containing information, such as a song's title, artist's name or even a forecast of the weather. The audio quality can be better than the popular AM/FM radio stations and unlike other digital radio delivery options such as Spotify or Pandora, you can listen to as much DAB+ (Australia's upgraded version of the Digital Audio Broadcasting standard) as you'd like, without worrying about the expense of data.
Digital radios come in all shapes and sizes, just like analog models. You can still get portable and desktop models, and some hifi systems have them built in as well. Portable and desktop models can look like old-style traditional radios and the retro 1950s look seems to be in vogue. Contemporary styles are also available though if you're feeling less nostalgic. You can also buy digital radio tuners for your home HiFi setup. However they're less portable, of course, unless you want to take your living room with you.
Whether you need a bedside clock radio, a kitchen radio or a model that's integrated into a home audio system, John Lewis & Partners have a style to suit. The good news is that in the last few years the price of DAB radios has come down, so models such as the John Lewis & Partners Spectrum Solo Portable DAB+/FM and Roberts Play 10 DAB offer excellent value for money. Invest a little more and you can enjoy high-end speakers, a powerful amp and luxe materials.
DAB+ is an upgrade of the current DAB system, the main advantage being that it is three times as efficient, meaning it can carry more stations and has higher audio quality. DAB+ is also the current standard across much of Europe so if you are able to travel, the radio travels with you. Finally, we hope that our article has brought the best portable DAB radio to you.


Tyrrell is charged with capital murder in connection with the death of Adrian Langlais.
Adrian was hospitalized on March 18 — his second birthday — with injuries that included severe head trauma. He died the next day.
Tyrrell told investigators that the boy had apparently fallen from his playpen the day his before hospitalization. With exception to vomiting and appearing sleepy, he told police that Adrian seemed fine until his eyes rolled back and he began gasping for air as the two played the next afternoon, prompting him to call 911.
Tyrrell's defense attorney, Shawn Paschall, had filed a motion for reasonable bond to be set in the case on Wednesday.
"The amount of bond is a tool to guarantee the Defendant's presence in court and not to be used as an instrument of oppression," Paschall wrote in his motion.
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The most recent events regarding the unarmed murder of Breonna Taylor by police in Louisville (KY), the unarmed murder of Ahmaud Arbery at the hands of vigilantes in Brunswick (GA), and the unarmed murder of George Floyd in Minneapolis (MN), during the month of May have brought to light a need for uncomfortable, but necessary, conversations regarding justice and a universal right to life for every human being.
At SKTCS we will continue to value peaceful means to evoking change in our immediate and extended community. We realize that words without action are fruitless. We are committed to preparing our students to think critically, question the status quo, and to stand up for the rights of every human being to feel safe, valued, and respected in society.
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Storm Gordon shuts 9 pct of Gulf of Mexico oil output
Pompano oil platform in the Gulf of Mexico. Image courtesy of Deep Sea Medicines Cruise 2003 NOAA Ocean Exploration.
Oil and gas operators in the U.S. Gulf of Mexico have shut down production and evacuated personnel from its offshore platforms due to Tropical Storm Gordon. Over 9% of the current oil production in the Gulf of Mexico has been shut-in.
Reuters reported on Tuesday that oil companies ExxonMobil, Talos Energy, and Chevron joined Anadarko in its decision to evacuate employees and shut in platforms in the Gulf of Mexico. Namely, Anadarko on Monday shut down production and evacuated workers from its Horn Mountain and Marlin facilities in the Gulf.
According to Reuters, Talos stopped output at its Ram Powell, Amberjack and Pompano platforms, ExxonMobil halted its Lena platform, and Chevron curtailed its Petronius platform.
BP said it was closely monitoring Tropical Storm Gordon to ensure the safety of its workers and operations in the deepwater Gulf of Mexico.
"At this time, normal operations continue at all BP-operated offshore production facilities. We remain prepared to respond as conditions warrant and as part of BP's year-round efforts to plan, train and prepare for the Atlantic hurricane season," BP said.
54 platforms evacuated
The U.S. Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement said on Tuesday that its Hurricane Response Team is monitoring offshore oil and gas operators in the Gulf as they evacuate platforms and rigs in preparation for the storm.
Based on data from offshore operator reports submitted as of 11:30 a.m. CDT on Tuesday, BSEE said that personnel had been evacuated from a total of 54 production platforms, 7.86 percent of the 687 manned platforms in the Gulf of Mexico.
In addition, personnel have been evacuated from one non-dynamically positioned rig, equivalent to five percent of the 20 rigs of this type currently operating in the Gulf, and a total of one dynamically positioned rig has moved off location out of the storm's path as a precaution. This number represents 5.2 percent of the 19 DP rigs currently operating in the Gulf.
Over 9% of oil output shut-in
From operator reports, it is estimated that approximately 9.23 percent of the current oil production in the Gulf of Mexico has been shut-in. It is also estimated that approximately 9.06 percent of the natural gas production in the Gulf of Mexico has been shut-in.
The National Hurricane Center (NHC) said in its notice issued on Wednesday that the center of Gordon is moving over land just west of the Alabama-Mississippi border. At 100 AM CDT (0600 UTC), the center of Tropical Storm Gordon was located near latitude 30.8 North, longitude 88.8 West. Gordon is moving toward the northwest near 14 mph (22 km/h). A northwestward motion with some decrease in forward speed is expected over the next couple of days.
On the forecast track, the center of Gordon will move across the lower Mississippi Valley through Wednesday. A turn toward the north-northwest and north is forecast to occur on Friday. Maximum sustained winds have decreased to near 50 mph (85 km/h) with higher gusts. Continued rapid weakening is expected while the system moves over land, and Gordon is forecast to become a tropical depression later this morning.
Posted on September 5, 2018 with tags Anadarko, BP, Chevron, ExxonMobil, Gulf of Mexico, Talos, Tropical Storm Gordon.
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Thema launches lebouquetafricain.tv
Canal+ International subsidiary Thema has announced the launch of its first multi-screen OTT service in Italy. lebouquetafricain.tv is a new OTT service specifically targeting Italy's African communities. It initially launched as an array of channels in France called Le bouquet Africain, with the offer providing access to 27 TV channels. This new OTT service currently […]
Digital TV Europe launches report on the UI and the customer
Digital TV Europe has partnered with Alpha Networks to present a report on editorialisation, personalisation and engagement in user interfaces. The TV user interface is the shop window of TV services, providing operators with a way to communicate their content proposition directly to subscribers. As content offerings converge and operators look to aggregate multiple apps, […]
Bouygues Telecom selects Alpha Networks for improved EPG
Hybrid TV back-end and smart video platform provider Alpha Networks has announced that French Bouygues Telecom has launched its start-over service on Bbox. The service, which allows users to restart a live programme from the beginning, is currently available on 55 channels. It utilises Accurate EPG, a module in Alpha Networks' tucanoRED back-end which analyses […]
Alpha Networks acquires Hubee
Hybrid TV back-end technology provider Alpha Networks has acquired 100% of the shares of Paris-based Hubee a software company specialising in smart video platforms and user experience solutions. Alpha Networks said the acquisition would expand its Tucano back-end capabilities, enabling it to better serve its customers. Hubee's front-ends will be integrated with Alpha Networks' Tucano back-end, […]
Kwesé taps Alpha Networks for OTT TV launches
Econet Media-owned African free and pay TV provider Kwesé has tapped Alpha Networks for the delivery of its new OTT TV services, Kwesé Play and Kwesé TV. According to Alpha Networks, which is supplying its Tucano back-end platform for the new services, Kwesé Play is the first Roku video service launched by any operator in […]
Alpha Networks hires former Netgem CEO Fryson
Technology company Alpha Networks has named former Netgem CEO Patrice Fryson as EVP of business development. Alpha Networks, which provides back-end platforms for network and mobile operators and media companies delivering hybrid and OTT pay TV services, has hired Fryson, who has served as CEO of Lea and VP of sales at Wyplay as well […]
Thema launches African channels OTT service outside France
Channel distributor Thema and Alpha Networks have teamed up to launch a new OTT service focusing on bringing French-language content from Africa to a pan-European audience. The service, Le Bouquet Africain La Box TV, will bring French language TV channels from countries including Senegal, Ivory Coast and Cameroon to African expatriate populations in countries including […]