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The Sunday Age published an article this weekend by Sarah Boseley from the Guardian about women in politics in Rwanda. By law women are required to fill 30 per cent of government seats. Rwandan women have gone further and now hold 56 per cent of seats. Rwanda is the only country where women make up 50 per cent or more of parliament.
Chris McGreal has also written on this and notes that:
The women MPs include former rebels and genocide survivors, war widows and peasant farmers… The heads of the Supreme Court and the police are also women, as are a majority of the country's prison governors.
Before 1994, women held only around one in five parliamentary seats. The genocide changed everything. When the killing ended there were twice as many women as men in Rwanda, and while the gap has since narrowed, more than a third of households are still headed by women. Women also make up 55% of the workforce and own about 40% of businesses.
Both articles herald the benefits of the increase of women in parliament. Women now have rights to inherit and own land and property, rape and domestic violence are seen as serious crimes and contraception is more available to women.
This got me thinking about how those statistics compare to Australian figures. See the table below for a brief breakdown of the larger Women in National Parliaments table by the Inter-Parliamentary Union. This is a breakdown of both upper and lower house.
WORLD CLASSIFICATION
Rank Country Lower or single House Upper House or Senate
Elections Seats Women % W Elections Seats Women % W
1 Rwanda 9 2008 80 45 56.3% 10 2003 26 9 34.6%
2 Sweden 9 2006 349 162 46.4% — — — —
15 New Zealand 11 2008 122 41 33.6% — — — —
25 Timor-Leste 6 2007 65 19 29.2% — — — —
31 Afghanistan 9 2005 249 68 27.3% 9 2005 102 23 22.5%
31 Australia 11 2007 150 41 27.3% 11 2007 76 27 35.5%
Some things to consider when you look at this table – according to the Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade website:
Women make up just over half of Australia's total population.
In 2006, women accounted for 54.8 per cent of all tertiary education students and 47.5 per cent of all students enrolled in vocational education and training courses.
The majority of women were enrolled in management and commerce, society and culture, and food, hospitality and personal services courses.
Sounds promising but consider this, also from the DFAT website:
Australian women hold around 36 per cent of senior executive positions.
In the private sector, women hold only around 12 per cent of management job and only 9 per cent of private board directorships.
One last thought – how many female Rwandan politicians get media coverage about their hair styles?
5 comments on "Women in Politics"
Not sure of the relevance of the Australian statistics you've detailed in your post as a comparison to the situation in Rwandan politics.
Is it your premise that there are not enough women in Australia politics? What is the point you have left unspoken? It's interesting that the same old statistics get rolled out every now and again by the feminist movement and other groups obsessed with political correctness about the apparent discrepancy in numbers of men in board/management positions vs. women.
A couple of questions I'd like researchers to investigate.
1. How many women actually want to hold senior management positions?
2. Should women be appointed to management and government positions based on merit, or legislated minimums?
The answer to both questions, I believe, would be no.
I believe that women add enormous value at the senior management level, however, is their absence an unintentional outcome of the 'pro choice' hysterics? Are women simply exercising their choice not to fill such positions in favour of lifestyle, family etc? I don't know – I'm simply asking for evidence that confirms that women are being actively discriminated against. Perhaps they just don't want those positions!
I won't go into the social impact of feminism and the obsession of absolute equality, suffice to say I think it's interesting that Italy has one of the lowest rates of participation in management by women………it also has one of the lowest divorce rates. Is there a relationship between the two?? Absolutely there is.
Melissa Watts
Thanks for your comment Stevie, you raise some excellent points. My main interest in the original Rwandan articles was that this participation:
a – originates in a post-genicide era
b – is legally mandated at 30%.
I was interested in the fact that the participation was well above the 30% requirement. That prompted me to compare with Australia where there is no such requirement. It seems to me that perhaps this requirement has encouraged women to feel that they have a greater chance of success, encouraging them to 'have a go'.
I am wondering why women fill more positions in tertiary education than men, but the same statistics are not true when we consider management and board roles. So where is this gap occurring?
Your point on divorce is interesting. Are women opting not to fill these roles due to work/life balance? I would like to see some statistics on divorce rates when the male takes a non-management role, or a child raising role, and the woman becomes the breadwinner. Perhaps then we could lower the divorce rate and let university educated women pay off their HECS debts while they are still young enough to. I did search for some relevant stats regarding stay-at-home men, but nothing that included references to divorce rates.
The prevalence of stay at home dads is becoming increasingly common, in fact accordingly to some quick research I did (gotta love Google!) the rate of dads at home full time has increased almost 600% over the past decade.
With some personal experience in this space, I can say with significant authority that the reaction to my situation by women has been fascinating. Whilst there has no doubt been some extenuating circumstances, I can definitely say that I have been viewed as somewhat of a hero by other mum's. I have been described as 'amazing' and 'engaged' and 'the best dad I know'. Whilst good for the ego, I disagree that I'm amazing, or for that matter, a hero. I'm simply a dad looking after his kids.
But those comments got me thinking. I never hear stay-at-home mum's describe themselves as heroes, or amazing. In fact, I rarely hear anyone give credit to the stay-at-home mum. Doubtlessly, society has devalued the, can I say, 'typical' mother's role – to it's detriment. There's this kind of unwritten, unspoken 'sense' that a mum, a woman, that chooses to stay at home and care for her family is somehow not reaching her full potential, should be out there in bag bad corporate land gunning for those elusive management positions, and is perhaps letting the sisterhood down.
Women are frequently scathing of women. The woman that stays at home is not reaching her full potential, the woman that goes to work and leaves her children in childcare is somehow abandoning them. How can a mother, a woman, win?
But I don't believe that it's men sitting back in their favourite armchairs that are casting these dispersions, it's other woman.
If women are to succeed in management and political positions, and indeed in the crucial role of homemaker, they need to work together. Feminism needs an overhaul, the term has become way too combative, it has created a sub-culture where women judge women and men are instantly off-side. I think once this overhaul is complete, women stand a much better chance of securing management and political positions — if they so choose.
Thanks for the interesting topic of discussion Melissa. Looking forward to your next post.
I absolutely agree that the role of the stay at home mother is devalued in many cases. I also agree that being a stay at home father should not be treated differently than a stay at home mother.
I think your idea of feminism is outdated. But I think we are debating one of the biggest issues here. Being a woman does not necessarily mean being a mother. There are childless women out there, and there are women with grown children who are returning to the workforce.
A large percentage of women with young children choose to run their own businesses. The internet means that these women are no longer locked to the daily grind and stuck with 9 – 5 prospects. I guess many people undervalue running a small business, compared to larger companies which have boards etc.
I would also like to make a quick note for the women who have no choice but to return to work and leave their kids.
Thanks again for your comments, looking forward to your thoughts on other topics.
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More Cheap Eats
November 4, 2010 by Justin Lee
Looking for more cheap eats from the food directory in the premiere issue of DPJ magazine? Food editor Justin Lee dishes out an expansive list of the best in affordable dining around Downtown Phoenix.
La Condesa Gourmet Taco Shop Mexican/Tacos
With a deep lineup of some of the most crave-worthy tacos in the city, La Condesa is a casual taqueria with updated leanings. From the hefty dogfish shark tacos, to their notoriously tender cochinita phibil tacos, the small central city eatery has proven itself delicious to a diverse stream of patrons. Along with one of the best salsa bars in a wide radius — it actually demands that you browse it — La Condesa manages to straddle that fine line between authenticity adherence and casual-eater accessibility very successfully. Monday to Saturday 11 a.m. to 9 p.m., Sunday 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. 1919 N. 16th St. (602) 254.6330
Carly's Eclectic
Simple and unsuspecting, Carly's is a neighborhood café and bar that offers you unpretentious eating in a comforting, locals-only setup. With live music on select nights, a casual display of sandwiches, salads, soups and other easy eats on the menu, as well as a straightforward offering of wines, brews and cocktails at the bar, it's not difficult to understand why Carly's is a smart option for the easy and inexpensive. Monday to Wednesday 11 a.m. to midnight, Thursday to Friday 11 a.m. to 2 a.m., Saturday 9 a.m. to 2 a.m., Sunday 9 a.m. to midnight. 128 E. Roosevelt St. (602) 262.2759
Phoenix Public Market/Urban Grocery & Wine Bar Market
This Downtown grocer is a respected source for the quick, healthy and responsible. Besides the bi-weekly farmers market held each Saturday morning and Wednesday evening in the adjacent parking lot, the indoor Urban Grocery & Wine Bar also carries an efficient selection of the reliably sourced and primarily organic. From local, seasonal produce, meats and dairy products, free-range eggs and baked goods, to a rotating menu of ready-made foods to go, the market has become a valued neighborhood asset to its surrounding community. Tuesday to Saturday 7 a.m. to 8 p.m., 14 E. Pierce St. (602) 254.1799
Tammie Coe Cakes and MJ Breads Bakery/Pastry Shop
Skilled baker turned local baking luminary Tammie Coe, along her partner, MJ Coe, serve some of the best bread and pastries in the city at the Downtown branch of their popular enterprise. The restrained retail shop, overflowing with racks of well-crafted, homemade loafs of fresh bread, is a worthy waylay for a midday snack; or, grab a cup of coffee, turning the experience into a simple meal on the go. Monday to Thursday 6:30 a.m. to 7 p.m., Friday 6:30 a.m. to 10 p.m., Saturday 8 a.m. to 10 p.m., Sunday 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. 610 E. Roosevelt St. (602) 253.0829
Verde Mexican
Quirky, modern and bright, Verde brings smart, authentic Mexican eating to Downtown. Fast-casual in orientation, Verde serves up straightforward plates of slow-stewed meats — chicken, pork, beef — with their now-famous housemade tortillas for bite building and plate sopping. Add a large bowl of fresh-made chips, guacamole and a couple cervezas? Inexpensive, quick and delicious. Sunday to Thursday 10:30 a.m.-9 p.m., Friday 10:30 a.m. to 9:30 p.m., Saturday 8 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. 825 N. 1st St.
Baiz Market Al-Hana Restaurant Middle Eastern
A Middle Eastern must-try. Off the beaten track but traveled to from locations citywide, Baiz is an international specialty foods market that maintains its no-nonsense value with pride. The tiny Al-Hana restaurant — or sectioned sitting area amidst the market — has become a popular lunchtime anchor for those looking for the best in Middle-Eastern comfort foods. From chicken shawarma and lamb kabobs, to freshly baked pita and hummus so addicting you'll surely need to stop the intake to save space for their voluminous selection of sought-after Middle Eastern pastries, Baiz Market is a hidden gem by the most honest of definitions. 523 N. 20th St. (602) 252.8996
Pro's Ranch Market/Tradiciones Mexican/Grocery
More indoor Mexican bazaar than simple supermarket, this popular chain offers quality, variety and authenticity on the cheap. From the roving mariachi to the bright desert colors, Mexican is not only on the menu, it's also on the agenda. For fast bites, the store's one-stop "food court" is the ultimate draw. Selling fresh, ready-made goods like homemade tortillas, ceviche, tortas and pastries, as well as specialty daily-mixed refreshments from a dedicated beverage bar, it's manufactured frenzy worth getting lost in. Have a little extra time? The market's adjacent, sit-down restaurant, Tradiciones, is equally well worth the visit for tried-and-true, inexpensive Mexican eats that satisfy. 6 a.m. to 11 p.m. 1602 E. Roosevelt St. (602) 254.6676
Fry Bread House Southwestern/Native American
A secret still largely unearthed, one of Phoenix's best kept gems is this humble institution to that special fried bread we all crave so dearly but rarely seem to eat that often. From the savory kind, to the oh-so sweet, Fry Bread House continues to serve its eponymous specialty with no remorse to over indulgence. In addition to the famous fry bread tacos and standard fry bread-plus-toppings offerings, the unfussy eatery also serves a list of house stews, traditional burritos (rolled in flour tortillas) and tamales. Monday to Saturday 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. 4140 N. 7th Ave. (602) 351.2345
Gallo Blanco Café Mexican/Contemporary
Notoriously focused La Grande Orange alum Doug Robson brings his independent culinary stamp to the Midtown dining landscape — with fantastic results. Located inside the trendy Clarendon Hotel, Gallo Blanco serves an efficient and refreshingly inexpensive menu of regional Mexican fare with a Mexico City bent. Nearly all ingredients are either made in house or sourced from reputable local purveyors. The modern, funky eatery offers an intelligent selection of starters, salads, a mélange of tortas and tacos (options include pork, beef, fish and vegetarian), as well as other selected house specialties. Equally as impressive, Gallo Blanco also presents a small all-day breakfast menu. 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. Sunday to Thursday, 8 a.m. to 11 p.m. Friday to Saturday. 401 W. Clarendon Ave. (602) 274.4774
Lenny's Burger Shop American/Burgers
A Phoenix area institution since the 1980s, Lenny's lively Midtown branch of the popular local burger chain proves you don't need to sacrifice quality entirely when craving a greasy burger and fries. This popular weekday lunchtime pit stop, Lenny's posts a simple menu of the basics, done well: burgers, hot dogs, fries and milkshakes. Monday to Friday 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. 2825 N. Central Ave. (602) 263.8700
Carolina's Mexican
This homegrown institution since the 1960s — a temple to what true Sonoran-style Mexican food can taste like if done exceptionally well — Carolina's original outpost just south of Downtown continues to draw locals and tourists alike in steady numbers. The infamous, practically eulogized tortillas, made daily in house, warrant a visit alone, if for nothing else: to stock up. The red sauce makes others bow, and their Oaxaca burrito (potatoes, chorizo, oh my) is indeed a crave-inducing offense. Monday to Friday 7 a.m. to 7:30 p.m., Saturday 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. 1202 E. Mohave St. (602) 252.1503
Lo-Lo's Chicken & Waffles Southern/Soul
Chicken and waffles, done exceptionally. Lo-Lo's continues to prove it's of the best examples of the popular food combination anywhere, and it's right in our own back yard. The original eatery, just due south of Downtown, continues to serve the masses with humble airs, leaving patrons full and already plotting their next return. Though fried chicken is king, Lo-Lo's also serves equally comforting Southern standouts like mac and cheese, grits, fried okra, and yes, red velvet cake. Monday to Thursday 9 a.m. to 7 p.m., Friday to Saturday 9 to 9, Sunday 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. 10 W. Yuma St. (602) 340.1304
That's a Wrap Eclectic/Wraps
Tiny and efficient, That's a Wrap serves an extensive menu of interesting wraps, as well as a smattering of salads and rice bowls. Great for a fast bite that won't empty the wallet, the cheerful, fast-casual café emphasizes the healthy, but doesn't stress it — satisfaction and flavor are essentials here. Throw in a glass of berry lemonade with your order, made fresh in house, and you can see why this place continues to be a popular neighborhood lunchtime layover. Monday to Thursday 10:30 a.m. to 9 p.m., Friday to Saturday 10:30 a.m. to 10 p.m. 800 E. Camelback Rd. (602) 252.5051
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For South of Downtown I'd also add a new place called Chaka Chaka at (1009 S. 7th St). Its basically street food, known for their excellent jerk chicken sandwich with banana. They've got a bunch of different sandwiches and pretty much everything there is $5.
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Duck and Cyber: Berkeley Report Imagines Dark, Technology Driven Futures
May 4, 2016 07:51 by Paul Roberts
Technology advances including the growth of the Internet of Things could lead to a variety of different futures – some sunnier than others, according to a report from UC Berkeley and the Hewlett Foundation. (Image courtesy of the Library of Congress.)
In-brief: technology advances including the growth of the Internet of Things will make cybersecurity a top concern for individuals and governments, enabling a variety of futures – some sunnier than others, according to a report from UC Berkeley and the Hewlett Foundation.
The security of connected devices and threats to them will soon take a central place within the minds of individuals and the priorities of governments around the world, echoing the role once played by nuclear weapons. That, according to a daring new report from researchers at the Center for Long Term Cybersecurity at the University of California Berkeley.
Cybersecurity is at the threshold of having "profound psycho-social impact," according to the report, Cybersecurity Futures 2020, which is a collaboration between Berkeley's School of Information with the Hewlett Foundation.
"Cybersecurity for individuals has been a nuisance or an embarrassment…but not a fundamental risk that changes how we live. Cybersecurity is about to have this type of psychosocial impact," the report concludes, likening it to the position occupied by nuclear security in the generation of Americans who lived through the nuclear arms race and the crises of the 1950s. In short, cyber security will be "an ever-present existential threat that shadows human life and calls for massive global action."
The IoT could lead to a sunny future, as governments leverage technology to vastly improve services to citizens. Click the image to read the Berkeley report.
The report warns of a number of possible futures, both hopeful and dark, in which technology driven trends that are already observable become more pronounced, resulting in profound social and economic change (or dislocation).
Among the sunnier predictions is a scenario that the report dubs the Intentional Internet of Things. In that possible future, the world somehow gets the IoT right.
"Government will intentionally drive IoT adoption to help societies combat recalcitrant large-scale problems in areas like education, the environment, public health, and personal well-being. This will be widely seen as beneficial, particularly as the technologies move quickly from being household novelties to tools for combating climate change and bolstering health," the report said. Urban areas will develop into "smart cities" and cybersecurity will "fade as a separate area of interest." "When digitally connected technologies are part of everyday life, their security is seen as inseparable from personal and national security."
The report describes five different scenarios and assesses the cyber security impact of each.
But its not all sunny. Just as IoT technologies improve public life and "reinvigorate the role of governments," societies will also become more vulnerable to disruption, as IoT technologies become deeply woven into the fabric of government.
Other future scenarios are more obviously dystopian. In one, hacking and cyber crime continue to accelerate while the capabilities of law enforcement fall further behind. The result is resignation. "Small- and medium-scale cyberattacks become an everyday occurrence and also more personal," while "digital natives" think it normal to access and interfere with others' data. The responses to this will vary: with some removing themselves from the online world to protect their privacy, while others practice extreme transparency: inoculating themselves from exposure by making their data public.
The relative likelihood of any of the five scenarios becoming reality hinges on "how the political economy of data evolves," the Berkeley researchers conclude. Data is the currency of the 21st century, making it inherently valuable in a way that it hasn't been in previous generations.
How data is used – what the report refers to as "the interactive dance between data and algorithms" becomes an important variable in the shape of the threat landscape.
Governments have an important rule to play, especially in creating standards for device security. "Many new types of devices (and accompanying security systems) will be developed and deployed by 2020 by a very wide range of firms (small and large) around the globe, and from diverse economic sectors," the report notes. "Many of these new entrants will be poorly prepared and lacking incentives to ensure security. This presents a significant opportunity for governments and transnational organizations to act."
Advances in artificial intelligence and data analysis may enable corporations and governments to "predict individual human behavior and come to 'know' us (not just what we buy or where we go) better than we know ourselves," the report warns. Memories themselves may become storable, searchable and possibly changeable, the report observes. Such changes may "go to the essence of what it means to be human, how we interact with one another, what freedom and fairness mean, and ultimately how we assess a feeling we call 'security.'"
No surprise: the report finds "no silver bullet in cybersecurity." Rather, security challenges and solutions change to respond to new threats that emerge as "digital capabilities expand to fill the space of what is technically possible." As in other areas of human activity, bad actors will "coevolve" with good actors, with the tension between the two never entirely resolved in the favor of one or the other.
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Heatseeker es un videojuego de Simulador de vuelo de combate para los sistemas de juego Wii, PlayStation 2 y PlayStation Portable desarrollado conjuntamente por IR Gurus (ahora Transmission Games) y Codemasters.

Historia

Los jugadores asumen el papel de un piloto del Consejo Internacional Mike "Downtown" Hudson, a menudo acompañado por el compañero de ala Hank "Divot" Harrison. El juego comienza con un ataque terrorista. La trama sigue el intento del Consejo Internacional de frustrar a un peligroso dictador con un alijo nuclear avanzado llamado Bae Jung-Tae. En el camino, el jugador usa sus habilidades de vuelo y lucha para enfrentarse a una variedad de enemigos en el aire, en tierra y en el mar.

Jugabilidad

"Heatseeker" es un juego de combate aéreo que enfrenta a los jugadores contra una variedad de oponentes aéreos controlados por computadora. Los jugadores están equipados con hardware militar moderno y una selección de armas. El juego ofrece a los jugadores acceso a 17 jets y 37 armas diferentes. Las misiones tienen lugar en Corea, el Caribe y la Antártida. "Heatseeker" tiene una función de visualización llamada ImpactCam, que permite al jugador seguir el progreso de un misil una vez que se dispara hasta el impacto, desde varios ángulos de cámara. Los entornos se pueden destruir y los jugadores pueden volar puentes, aeropuertos, muelles y bases militares. El juego ofrece a los jugadores la posibilidad de elegir entre puntos de vista en primera y tercera persona.

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Guerra aérea en la ficción

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During the criminal trial the prosecution presented an exhibit to show the footprints of the man in the Bruno Magli shoes; this portrayal is sometimes called the "Bodziak Diagram," after FBI special agent William Bodziak who analyzed the shoe print evidence and testified on June 19th. Two versions of the exhibit are reprinted in Hank Goldberg's book, "The Prosecution Responds" at pps. 130 +6&7. The upper of these two is a magnified view of the front (east) half of the diagram, the lower version is the whole diagram. The entire diagram portrays an outline of the condo and the lot from the Bundy street in front to the alley in back, and contains very few details other than a comprehensive diagram of the footprints and the five drop blood trail. It is of a very awkward shape, since the area of interest is only about 10 feet wide, but is 150 feet long. Therefore, it is often shown as a series of snippets. In these, the detail of the footprints is clear, but the sense of perspective is lost because the context for the snippet is not shown.
A typical portrayal is that in Figure 1 [FEET2.TIF] which shows a stretch of about 22 feet along the north walk in the vicinity of the front door. (Notice the architectural symbol for an exterior door near the bottom of the figure in a diagonal wall.) Since footsteps from about "Q" to "AF" are depicted (increasing to the left) it is implied that a considerable distance (16 footsteps) to the right is not shown. This is what is known of the situation from John Junot's site, for example, and it is considered by some people to be the most authentic kind of information because it has the graininess that implies it was taken off television.
Then there are features that have been described, but not accurately located: where is the porch light, for example? There were discussions about a "mid-gate" (different than the front gate and the back gate), where is that? Some have mentioned a "dog run"; where is that? In his book, Fuhrman talks about a "trough" in the back walk, what is he talking about with that?
MAGNIFIED VIEW: In Figure 2 [BODZ4.JPG] I show the magnified version of the Bodziak chart. It depicts the region from the sidewalk to a set of steps down into "Fuhrman's trough" (west of the front porch). (The entire Bodziak diagram is shown at the end of this article but the shoe print detail in that is lost in the need to convey such an extensive area.) Some details in Figure 2 are different than in the published version. In general, I have added the notes shown in white and all of the notes east of the front gate. I have also added the arrow and note, "Nicole's Path," and the glass door. The details in the vicinity of the mailbox are also slightly different than in the original diagram, as described in detail below.
MAILBOX: In the original diagram, the object I call "mailbox" was called "intercom." On the basis of Figure 3 [CONDO_1.JPG], a picture from the L.A. Times shortly after the crime, I made some revisions. In that picture, a small white box is seen on the gate post on the left side of the gate about four feet above the ground. This I consider to the be intercom, and I have shown the intercom in that position in the diagrams. A foot or two to the left of that is a larger white object on a post at about the same height. I recognize this as a mailbox, and I have shown it as such in the diagram. Just to the left of the mailbox and behind it there is a recess in the front wall, perhaps two feet wide, and a little more than a foot deep. This I have shown on the diagram as the "Mailbox Recess."
THE GLASS DOOR: In Figure 4 [FRNTDOOR.JPG] I show a picture taken by a visitor to LA from Chicago in November 1996, Edward Bill. This is a feature in the north condo wall which he believed to be Nicole's front door. (From his possible positions at the front fence, he could not see the actual front door.) In the article, "Condo Layout," I explain the reasons for believing that this was probably a floor-to-ceiling window, although today it is a glass door. In that article I also show photographic evidence that if it was a door in 1994, it was not used as a door on the night of the murders. Nicole left the condo to meet her doom through the regular (wood) front door 20 feet to the west, up three steps, and around a corner from here.
FUHRMAN'S TROUGH: Edward Bill's photo number "b8" which I have annotated in blue is shown as Figure 5 [B8A.JPG]. It was taken over Nicole's back gate, also in November 1996. I believe it very clearly shows the depression in the back walk that is mentioned as "Fuhrman's trough." From the position in this picture, we are outside the back gate, looking east, straight down an undeveloped planter bed between a fence on the left and a concrete wall to its right. Against the left side of the concrete wall in the foreground is a little piece of a railing that disappears quickly because it is going down. The steps that also go down are not seen.
OTHER FEATURES: Notice in Figure 5 also the diagonal wall at (5) with a window in it. This is a similar feature to the diagonal wall shown in the Bodziak diagram a few yards to the cast, which contains the front door. Since diagonal walls are unusual, I am much comforted to find one in a photograph, when the one in the diagram is so central to understanding the front door.
Also, I see at (6) that at some point to the east, after the walk has resumed its normal elevation, it comes to a dead end in what appears to be a low wrought iron gate of vertical rails. This appears to be about at the place where the narrower "back walk" joins the porch, and may be the "mid-gate" discussed by defense attorneys in their mistaken search for Heidstra's clang. I think that Fuhrman also described a "dog run" bounded by a gate, and I take it to be this gate, and the dog run itself to be the up-and-down back walk from the mid-gate to the back gate.
I notice that there is a second story over the area I have called "porch", and I take this gate to be at about footprint "Z" in the Bodziak diagram. (I have considered that the porch light is at "R", and by seeing here that there is a second story of the condo over the porch and some of the upper walk, I know that the porch light can not be much more than 8 feet above the ground -- important for calculating the extent of shadows near the gate. Also, I see there is a post (7), near the mid-gate, holding up the second story just west of the porch.
GRADE: Since the maid's room floor is only four feet below the walk at the back gate, it can not be much below the garage, which floor is also at the back walk grade. But, from the complete Bodziak diagram I see that it is 12 feet from the west building line (on the alley) to the gate, and 9 feet further east to the top of the 6 steps down into the "trough" and the level of the maid's room. Therefore, there is 21 feet from the westernmost part of the maid's room to the back condo wall, and this is enough length for a garage, so there is no need that the maid's room is under the garage.
The original Bodziak diagram has the notation, "Up" outside the back gate, and I have taken this to mean that there is a slight uphill ramp to the walk between the gate and the west condo wall. This interpretation also seems supported by the picture in Lange & Vannatter, p. 178+4 (bottom) which shows the stairs up out of the trough looking toward and through the back gate. From the perspective revealed by the (presumably level) steps, this photograph was taken from the same height as the top of the back stairs, and yet it shows an additional rise of about 2 steps beyond the stairs. From this, I consider that the height at the top of the back stairs is about the same as the back condo wall.
Finally, when one stands in the alley behind the condo, he notices that the garage floor is conspicuously lower than the alley, the concrete "driveway" is sloped down from the alley. Figure 6 [NIC_ANGL.JPG] is a photograph of three trash barrels at the back of the condo. The green one is on this slope, and by measuring the angle from vertical of this barrel we can deduce that the driveway slopes down at 14 degrees. If the entire 16 foot width of the driveway were at this angle, the garage floor would be 3.87 feet below the alley. But, this ramp is feathered at the top and bottom, and I estimate the garage floor is only 2 feet below the alley.
Putting all of the foregoing together, I have constructed the elevation plot at the top of Figure 7 [ELEV'N.JPG]. It is consistent with the observation of one who walks around the block from the front of the condo to the back that the public areas on both ends are at about the same elevation.
BACK STAIRS: We see that the living room/kitchen floor is 4 feet above the Bundy sidewalk, and the garage is about 2 feet lower than that benchmark. Therefore, the kitchen is about 6 feet higher than the garage floor, and we see the reason for the steps (presumably 9 or so) leading from the kitchen down to the garage, on the banister of which was found the ice cream cup.
Because of limitations in fitting such a stairway without intruding on the ceiling of the maid's quarters, there are few places that this can be. I have added in white a stairway in one of the few possible locations. This leaves a small area between the garage and the base of the stairway at the same level as the garage. I have taken this to be a laundry room and have so labeled it.
CONCLUSION: Figure 7 gives a more comprehensive understanding of the condo layout than is usually seen, and the details shown there are consistent with photographs and first hand observations. I consider that it is reliable.


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Orange Kenya Ends Year With 1.2 Million Users
According to a report by Reuters, which cites company CEO Mickael Ghossein, Telkom Kenya ended December 2009 with 1.2 million mobile subscribers, adding 428,000 net new customers in just three months.
Despite impressive growth in the latter part of the year the operator still fell short of its target of two million registered users by year-end. Meanwhile the company ended 2009 with 250,000 customers on its 'Orange fixed-plus' fixed-wireless CDMA-450 network, up from 236,700 a year earlier. Ghossein added that Telkom, which is backed by France Telecom, invested around KES18 billion (USD225.3 million) on network expansions and upgrades in both 2008 and 2009.
The company plans to spend between KES10 billion and KES16 billion in 2010, with the introduction of a mobile banking product and possible entry into the country's 3G market on the firm's agenda.
Telkom is currently trialling 3G services across parts of its network, but the country's USD25 million licensing fee could prove prohibitive to a commercial rollout.
Labels: Kenya, Orange, Telkom Kenya
Artel Dishes UTL For Rwanda Government Network
State-owned ISP New Artel Rwanda has said that it will now deliver high speed internet access from SEACOM's fibre-optic cable through the national backbone, local daily The New Times reports. The company had in November planned to land the submarine cable through Uganda Telecom's (UTL's) Point of Presence (PoP) Rwandatel that month.
However, officials have since discovered that incumbent telco Rwandatel does not have the capability of delivering the 155Mbps capacity. 'In order to have a more reliable connectivity, the capacity will be delivered through the national fibre-optic backbone by UTL from Gatuna to Kigali,' commented Francis Karemera, CEO of New Artel.
The Rwanda Development Board (RDB)-ICT expects to deliver the national backbone to the Gatuna border by the end of February to route the data to Kigali. New Artel plans to provide 155Mbps to the Kigali Metropolitan Network to connect government ministries, universities and districts. The network aims to connect 97 government agencies in Kigali and 226 in the districts, linking 36 main nodes nationwide.
Labels: Artel, New Artel, Rwanda, Rwandatel, Seacom, Uganda, Uganda Telecom
Cell C Inks USD378m Contract With ZTE
Chinese equipment vendor ZTE has announced that it has entered into a network supply and a managed services contract with Cell C, South Africa's third largest mobile operator by subscribers.
Under the USD378 million contract ZTE will provide Cell C with GSM-based equipment while supporting the cellco's ongoing network expansion.
Cell C is planning to invest heavily in its networks over the next twelve months, spending a total of ZAR5 billion (USD659.98 million) on network upgrades, including the deployment of a 3.5G HSPA+ network.
Labels: Cell C, South Africa, ZTE
Somalia's Hormuud Telecom Orders Harris Stratex radios
Wireless network solutions provider Harris Stratex Networks has announced that Somali telecoms operator Hormuud Telecom has placed an order for 100 of its high capacity Eclipse radios to extend its microwave backbone.
The new deployment forms part of a long standing relationship between the two companies; Harris has already installed over 200 Eclipse series radios for Hormuud. 'We are happy to sign this expansion agreement with Harris Stratex Networks, and we are looking forward to building upon our existing relationship,' noted N. Olo, Hormuud Telecom's chief procurement officer, adding, 'We work well with the regional team of Harris Stratex Networks in Nairobi, and find their service and support capabilities a crucial aspect of partnership and operational success.'
Hormuud Telecom was founded in 1992 and today provides fixed and mobile telephony, as well as data services in Southern and Central Somalia.
Labels: Harris Stratex Networks, Hormuud Telecom, Kenya, Somalia
Neotel Plans Individual Fixed Line Number Portability
South African second network operator (SNO) Neotel has announced plans to implement individual fixed line number portability in April 2010.
Angus Hay, executive head of technology at Neotel, said: 'The porting of numbers in blocks of 10,000 or 1,000 has been available for some months now. Unfortunately that excluded many businesses, as it is only relevant to very large corporations. We are already testing 100 block porting, and as of April will be able to do 100 block and individual porting for any customer.'
Neotel believes that the introduction of individual number porting will increase competition in the sector, challenging fixed line incumbent Telkom South Africa's dominant market position. Hay added: 'This is what South Africans have been waiting for, the ability to port their individual fixed line telephone numbers. This truly puts consumers in charge of their own destiny when it comes to service providers.'
Labels: Neotel, South Africa, Telkom SA
Tigo Ghana Sells 750 Towers To Helios
Millicom Ghana (trading as Tigo) has agreed to sell approximately 750 towers to Helios Towers Ghana, a direct subsidiary of Helios Towers Africa. As a result of the transaction, Tigo Ghana will retain a minority interest in HTG.
Additionally, Tigo Ghana and Helios Towers have entered into a long term leasing agreement where Helios Towers will provide Tigo Ghana with wireless communications towers, including a build-to-suit agreement to support the company's wireless networks. Helios Towers will seek similar agreements with other operators in Ghana. The transaction is expected to create savings in both capital and operating expenditure for Tigo Ghana.
Mikael Grahne, President and CEO of Millicom, said: "This agreement marks our first substantial commitment to outsourcing passive infrastructure, and is entirely consistent with our strategy of improving both our capital and operating efficiency by focusing on our core activities. Operators around the world are increasingly recognising that owning and operating all of their own network infrastructure does not confer a competitive advantage. The new venture will allow Tigo Ghana to focus on areas of genuine differentiation: sales, marketing, distribution, service innovation and customer care."
The specific number of towers and final purchase price will be determined at closing. First closing of the transaction, subject to customary closing conditions, is expected to take place in approximately 90 days.
Labels: Ghana, Helios, Millicom, Tigo
Egypt Mulls Over 4th Mobile Licence
Eygpt may consider offering a fourth mobile operator licence, reports the Reuters news agency, citing the local al-Mal newspaper. The tender for the license is being a Damoclean Sword being held over the incumbent operators if they do not adapt recent rulings on the tariffs they charge to customers.
"There are no obstacles to issuing a fourth mobile licence in Egypt ... but offering the licence will mainly depend on market demand in the coming period," the paper quoted Amr Badawi, head of the National Telecommunication Regulatory Authority (NTRA), as saying.
The newspaper added that the operators have objected to recent pricing policies issued by the regulator.
"Before setting these rules and regulations, we sent queries and surveys to the mobile operators but we received no replies from the companies ... (They) have the right to approach the administrative court to object about the authority's decisions," Al Mal quoted Badawi as saying.
Egypt currently had three operators, and based on figures from the Mobile World analysts, their market shares are: Mobinil (45.2%), Vodafone (42.6%) and Etisalat Misr (12.2%). The country has a population penetration level of 62%.
The regulator is already planning to issue two fixed line licenses aimed at triple-play operators outside the capital, Cairo.
Labels: Egypt, Etisalat, Mobinil, Vodafone
Mobile Phones Now Used to Bring Health Services to poor
Epidemiologist Joel Selanikio has used the explosion in mobile phone technology and the World Wide Web to deliver more effective public health services throughout the developing world. Dr. Selanikio and his organization DataDyne.org are making a difference by improving the medical information available to public health programs in under-served areas of the world. VOA's Natalia Ardanza has a profile for this week's "Making a Difference" series.
In Africa there is another use for mobile phones. Public Health workers in Kenya are now using mobile phones to gather health information from patients in remote areas and upload it to the internet for instant analysis at distant centers.
And it is all happening thanks to Dr. Joel Selanikio. "You can really make a difference using just common modern information technologies," he said.
Dr. Selanikio first noticed the need to better use information technology for health care while working as a disease outbrake investigator for the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
"I began to take the first steps toward using things like pocket computers or PDAs [i.e., personal digital assistants] for doing field work," Selanikio said.
Dr. Selanikio left his position five years ago to co-found DataDyne.org with partner Rosa Donna -- as a non-profit organization dedicated to providing sustainable information technologies in poor areas. And with financial support from the United Nations Foundation and the Vodaphone Foundation, Selanikio developed EpiSurveyor -- a free, mobile, Web-based and open-source data collection tool that is transforming the way public health is practiced in under-served areas of the world.
EpiSurveyor replaces cumbersome and costly paper-based data collection that can take months, and sometimes years to produce results.
"Instead of collecting data today to plan for a campaign next year, changing from that to collecting data today to plan for what we do tomorrow," Selanikio explained. "That is a pretty radical change."
Public health relies on the rapid collection of accurate data to track disease outbreaks, monitor vaccine supplies and other similar functions.
"The issue of flexibility, we need that," Data Manager Yusuf Ajack Ibrahim said. Ajack is with Kenya's Health and Sanitation Ministry and saw EpiSurveyor at work when a polio outbreak in 2006 was quickly contained, saving the lives of perhaps hundreds of children. "If you are to respond to an outbreak, I cannot wait for somebody to come all the way from the United States," he said.
This year, Joel Selanikio received the prestigious Lemelson-MIT Award for Sustainability in recognition of these innovations. EpiSurveyor is being used by more than 500 organizations in more than 100 countries, and it is being adopted for use in areas such as agriculture and public opinion polling.
- VoA
Labels: Africa, CDC, DataDyne.org, Kenya, Vodafone Foundation
Egypt's Grand Mufti Issues Fatwa Over Ring Tone
Egypt's top cleric wants Muslims to answer the call to prayer, but not when its ringing on their cellphones.
Grand Mufti Ali Gomaa issued a fatwa, or a religious edict, on Wednesday urging Muslims to do away with a popular fad — Quranic verses or the five daily calls to prayer as cellphone ringtones. The government-appointed cleric says such ringtones are inappropriate, misleading and demeaning to God's words.
"God's words are sacred. ... He ordered us to respect them and glorify them," Gomaa said.
Muslims are required to pray five times a day, and the time for this is announced solely with calls to prayers from mosques, Gomaa said. "The calls to prayer are to announce it is time ... using it as a ringtone is confusing and misleading."
Edicts, or fatwas, serve as advice for the pious who observe them closely. Gomaa's edict, published on the official web site of Dar al-Iftah, one of Sunni Islam's earliest institution for interpreting religion, is not binding.
Islamic ringtones are ubiquitous in this country of 80 million. They are also making the rounds in Baghdad, Saudi Arabia, the West Bank and to a lesser degree, multi-sectarian Lebanon. A group of Saudi clerics recently made a similar plea to Saudis not to use Quran for ringtones.
In Egypt, verses or calls to prayer from the holy book of Quran are not only popular as ringtones. They have become the rage with screen savers and text messages in holiday greetings. The tones can be downloaded from the Internet, mobile phone company Web sites and are advertised on TV stations.
With a rising tide of Islamic conservatism, Egyptians are increasingly peppering their lives with religious symbols, and turn to fatwas to regulate their day-to-day lives.
Head scarves are predominant among the country's Muslim women and men increasingly sport traditional beards. Quranic verses can be seen plastered as posters or stickers on cars, offices and homes. Even daily greetings have become Islamized, with people starting and ending their conversations by invoking God's name or words.
The majority of Egyptians are Sunni Muslims. There are nearly 50 million mobile phone subscribers.
For those insisting their ringtones have an Islamic character, he suggested they use Islamic hymns or religious prose.
Labels: Egypt
Niger Reduces Zain, Moov's Licences Duration Over Poor Service
Niger's communications ministry, Autorite de Regulation Multisectorielle (ARM), has reduced the duration of two mobile operators' licences in a row over quality of service, Reuters reports.
The 15-year concession awarded to Kuwait-based telecoms firm Zain in 2000 was reduced by five years, according to ARM, until a return to the stated levels of service quality is achieved. Meanwhile, a 15-year licence awarded to Moov, the brand name of West African company Atlantique Telecom, also in 2000, has been cut by three years.
Labels: Moov, Niger, Zain
ISP's Support Infraco Over Telkom Monopoly
The Internet Service Providers Association of South Africa (ISPA) has released a statement backing state-owned cable operator Broadband Infraco to break Telkom's stranglehold over national infrastructure, mybroadband.co.za reports. According to ISPA, the award of an individual-electronic communications network services (I-ECNS) licence from state regulator the Independent Communications Authority of South Africa (ICASA), along with its extensive fibre network which Broadband Infraco inherited from Transtel and Eskom, will allow the operator to realise its mandate of boosting the country's broadband connectivity and bandwidth availability while lowering the cost of communications nationwide. The crippling cost of bandwidth has held back the South African data market, leaving Africa's largest economy with a broadband penetration of just 2% at the end of September 2009.
In a press statement, ISPA said: 'Broadband Infraco, provided it sticks to its mandate as a supplier of wholesale infrastructure to other operators and service providers, could redress this problem and help to spur greater competition in the market. At the same time, given the history of state-owned enterprises in the telecoms industry, ISPA will keep a vigilant eye on Broadband Infraco's activities to make sure that South Africa derives the maximum benefit from its activities… We believe that it is of great importance to ensure that this promising new venture does not eventually evolve into a partially privatised company with a profit motive and unfair advantages that competes against the private sector. Given the challenges facing the South African telecoms industry, we simply cannot afford to get this wrong.'
Labels: ICASA, ISPA, South Africa, Telkom SA
Botswana Extends SIM registration Deadline
The Botswana Telecommunications Authority (BTA) has pushed back the deadline for the nation's mobile subscribers to register their SIM cards, the Sunday Standard reports.
Pre-paid customers of Botswana's three wireless operators – Mascom Wireless, Orange Botswana and BTC Mobile (beMOBILE) – were originally given until 31 December 2009 to register their SIMs or face the disconnection of their service, but the deadline has since been extended to 31 January 2010.
According to BTA spokesperson Aaron Nyelesi, 85% of mobile users have registered their details, 45% of which have not yet been processed by the system. 'We are presently converting information that we captured from paper to electronic database. After the process is complete we will then cut off the customers who have not registered,' he added.
The BTA hopes that the registration of numbers will help the country better plan and expand the telecoms industry, as well as help curb crime. From 1 January 2010 new pay-as-you-go SIMs will be activated only after electronic registration has taken place.
Labels: beMOBILE, Botswana, Mascom, Orange
Zain, Africell Fined in Sierra Leone
Sierra Leone's telecoms regulator, the National Telecommunications Commission (NATCOM), has fined mobile operators Lintel SL (Africell SL) and Zain Sierra Leone USD50,000 each for violating the Telecommunications Act of 2003, local daily Concord Times reports. The duo were penalised for increasing the price of their recharge cards without first consulting with NATCOM, which is the only body permitted to approve tariff increases, 30 days after an operator has notified it in writing. 'Section 52 [of the Telecommunications Act] says GSM operators should notify the commission in writing before any increase is made, while 53 says the commission should give approval,' NATCOM's public affairs manager, Abdul Kuyateh, explained.
The price hike was reportedly a response to the introduction of a new Goods and Services Tax (GST) tax on 1 January 2010, which led to confusion about pricing and subsequent shortages of calling cards. It is believed that some mobile operators increased the cost from SLL1,700 (USD0.43) for 50 units to SLL2,000 after the introduction of the GST, raising protests by consumers and a rebuke by NATCOM, which ordered cellcos to restore prices to previous rates until legal issues were resolved. Kuyateh stressed that cellco Comium SL does not have to pay the fine because it agreed to reduce its tariffs immediately after a meeting with the minister of information and communication. Lintel SL and Zain have been given until 18 January to pay their respective fines, or face further action from NATCOM.
Labels: Africell, Comium SL, Lintel Group, Sierra Leone, Zain
Togo: Moov Back On Air
Togolese mobile network operator, Moov has resumed services after being suspended by the regulator last August for non-payment of license fees. The operator has signed an agreement with the Telecommunications Regulation Authority (ARPT) to pay license renewal fees of CFA 25.75 billion (US$48 million) over a twelve year period.
Some 600,000 people lost their mobile phone service as a result of the network closure. During the shut-down, a large number of subscribers moved over to the state-owned operator, Togocel.
When the network was shut-down, there was widespread protests against the move. The local Daily Guide newspaper reported at the time that protesters chanted slogans and carried placards, some of which read "MOOV Forever And Ever" and "Prez. Faure Get Our Phone Connections Back".
Moov is a subsidiary of Atlantique Telecom.
The dominant telco is the state owned Togo Cellular, with around 1.25 million customers. France Telecom's Orange seems to have an operating license but has not started services yet.
Labels: Moov, Togo
Mobinil Denies It's Late In Paying 3G Dues
Egypt's Mobinil has refuted local media claims that it is late in making payments for its 3G radio spectrum. Although there is a delay in making the payment, the company says that this is due to the late release of radio spectrum by the telecoms regulator, not a failure at its end.
"The payment is ready and we can do it at any time," Mobinil CEO Hassan Kabbani told Reuters, adding that the payment would be made once the firm received the spectrum frequency and other information related to the licence.
The Al Borsa newspaper reported earlier this week that Mobinil had fallen behind on the EGP750 million payment.
The company faced multiple delays in being granted access to its radio spectrum in 2008 when it was originally awarded its 3G license. The company was forced to delay the launch of its network, and at the time, also deferred payments to the regulator until the spectrum was released.
Labels: Egypt, Mobinil
MTN Ghana Deploys UMTS equipment
UMTS900 equipment has been deployed by Huawei in the MTN Ghana network. For the first time in Africa, a successful deployment of UMTS is done for voice, video and data in the 900MHz frequency band.
The network is based on Huawei's 3900-Series Node B. A bandwidth of just 4.2 MHz is supported by the system to provide UMTS service while working seamlessly with the existing GSM network.
It is intended by the MTN to use the technology as a means of extending its 3.5G network to more rural communities.
Labels: Ghana, Huawei, MTN
Rwandatel Fibre-Optic Line Reaches Kigali By April
The 900km fibre-optic cable of Rwandan fixed line operator Rwandatel is expected to land in the capital Kigali by April this year, local daily New Times reports.
According to the operator's CTO, Basilio Sadindi, the cable had been slated to land in Kigali by January 2010, but sister telco Uganda Telecom (UTL) has encountered delays in laying the cable from Ugandan capital Kampala to Masaka in the south of the country. According to TeleGeography's GlobalComms Database, UTL and Rwandatel, which are both subsidiaries of Libyan government investment vehicle LAP Green Networks, contracted Green Future in September 2009 to deliver SEACOM's fibre connection to Uganda and Rwanda.
After a full connection to the submarine cable, Rwandatel's internet subscriber base is expected to increase by 10% in the first year. After signing a contract in August last year, UTL and Rwandatel also agreed to purchase an additional 155Mbps of capacity from the SEACOM submarine cable.
Labels: Rwanda, Rwandatel, Seacom, Uganda, Uganda Telecom
Warid Acquistion Won't Affect Bharti Ratings
Fitch Ratings has commented that Bharti Airtel's acquisition of a 70% stake in Bangladesh's Warid Telecom will not have an impact on the former's ratings. Fitch has a Long-term Issuer Default Rating of 'BBB-' with a Stable Outlook on Bharti, and notes that the incremental capex and Warid's existing debt will not materially impact Bharti's credit profile. However, the agency is currently monitoring the negative impact on Bharti's revenues stemming from irrational pricing activity by the operators in India during October-December 2009, and the pending cost of 3G pan-India license fees and its impact on Bharti's credit profile; details of India's 3G auction is expected to be announced sometime in 4QFY10.
Under the agreement with Warid, the acquisition will be partly funded by the purchase of existing shares held in Warid by the Dhabi group for a nominal consideration and the balance by way of an issuance of fresh shares at par. The acquisition will give Bharti the management and board control of the company. Bharti will make a fresh investment of USD300m to expand the network coverage and capacity of Warid in Bangladesh. Although, Bharti has yet to confirm the period over which such capex would be made, Fitch expects the same to occur over a period of 2-3 years. Fitch does not expect the incremental capex to significantly change Bharti's capex plans. Further, Fitch notes that the maximum existing debt on Warid's balance sheet is USD300m, and accordingly the same is unlikely to materially impact Fitch's forecasted net leverage expectations for Bharti.
According to the Bangladesh Telecommunication Regulatory Commission (BRTC), Warid is the fourth-largest telecom operator in Bangladesh, with 2.92 million subscribers and a 5.8% subscriber market share at end-November 2009. It offers mobile services in all 64 districts of the country. At end-November 2009, the total subscriber base in Bangladesh was 50.55 million, with a penetration of 31.6%.
Bharti is one of India's leading private sector telecommunications providers, with integrated and diversified operations across mobile, fixed-line access, consumer broadband, direct-to-home television, long-distance and enterprise services. At end-November 2009, Bharti had a subscriber market share of 22.9% and a revenue market share of 33%. Bharti's FY09 reported revenues, EBITDAR and net income were INR373.5bn, INR170.6bn and INR78.6bn, respectively.
Labels: Bangladesh, Bharti Airtel, Fitch Ratings, India, Warid
Four Listed For Zamtel Acquistion
Four bidders have been shortlisted to take a 75% stake in the state-owned telco, Zamtel. The bidders who shall proceed to the next round are India's BSNL, Libya's LAP Greencom, Unitel /Angola Cables of Angola and Russia's Altimo Holdings/VimpelCom.
The ZDA Board at meeting held on January 11, 2009 approved the recommended shortlist after detailed analysis conducted by an Evaluation Committee.
Commenting on the shortlist at a press briefing to announce the successful bidders, Mr. Muhabi Lungu, Acting Director General of the ZDA said he was happy with all four participants who have gone through to the next stage of the process. "The bids submitted were compelling, and set the stage for an exciting next phase," he added.
The four bidders will now be invited to participate in the next round of bidding, which is expected to begin during the week commencing 18 January, 2010. At the begining of this phase shortlisted bidders will be given details of the requirements and timing for the next phase of the process. Details of the bids will not be disclosed at this stage as doing so would prejudice future phases of the privatisation process.
Labels: Altimo, BSNL, India, LAP Greencom, Unitel, Vimpelcom, Zambia, Zamtel
Tanzania's Telecoms Industry Is Best Performer
Tanzania's communications sector was the top performer in terms of the country's national economic growth in the financial year 2008/09, with a strong increase in the mobile phone user base being the main driver.
Minister of Finance and Economic Affairs, Mustafa Mkulo, said the overall mobile subscriber base total grew from 9.5 million people in 2008 to 15 million last year, in the process increasing airtime revenues. The communications sector expanded by 19.2% in 2009 he went on to say, eclipsing the next best performance from the mining sector (15.6%), the financial sector (11.9%) and trade and construction, which grew by one percentage point to 10.5%.
Egyptian Court Rules Against France Telecom
With the blocking of France Telecom's offer for minority stakes in
the Egyptian mobile operator by Egyptian court, all hopes of the
operator to take full control of ECMS were dashed. The decision was
taken after the price of €1.5bn offered by France's group to for
outstanding stakes in ECMS, due to expire on Thursday was considered to
be too low.
The decision is pronounced as victory of Orascom Telecom, locked in
a lengthy battle with the former French monopoly for control of Egypt's
largest mobile company. The ownership and strategy of France Telecom,
the largest mobile operator in the Middle East by subscribers will also
loom in uncertainty because of the decision.
ECMS is controlled via Mobinil by France Telecom and Orascom in which France Telecom owns 71.25%, Orascom 28.75% and Mobinil owns 51%.
The two owners have been at loggerheads for years over a strategy for
the Egyptian operator.
Labels: ECMS, Egypt, France, France Telecom, Mobinil, Orascom
Zain Could Be Planning Syria Investment
Kuwait's Zain is reported to be interested in investing in the Syrian mobile market, either through an acquisition of an operator license, or a stake in an existing operator. The country currently has two networks, locally owned Syriatel and South African owned, MTN Syria.
During 2008, the U.S. Department of the Treasury blacklisted Syriatel due to its links with Rami Makhluf, which the US government has blacklisted due to his connections with the government. Any investment by Zain in the company would have to overcome that political hurdle.
Kuwait's Al Anbaa newspaper reported that officials from Zain have met with the Syrian telecoms ministry to work out a suitable manner for the company to enter the market. However, Zain denied being interested in the market when rumours first emerged early last year.
The Syrian government has also been considering offering a 3rd mobile license for well over a year.
Figures from the Mobile World analysts note that the country ended the first half of this year with an estimated 8.6 million mobile phone users - representing a population penetration level of around 42%.
Labels: MTN, Syria, Syriatel, Zain
Kenya To Issue 3G Licences At US$25 million
Kenya's telecoms regulator, the CCK has confirmed that it will hold the fee for 3G licenses at Sh1.9 billion (US$25 million) - despite calls from the mobile networks for the fee to be lowered.
"Please note that the determined 3G license fee is $25 million for any operator who seeks that license," the Communications Commission of Kenya (CCK) said in an email to Reuters. "It is applicable equally across the board."
Although Safaricom aquired a license in 2007 for the full fee of US$25 million, the other operators have claimed that the fee is too high for the market and been calling for a reduction. Safaricom has said that it would seek a refund on the difference if new operators are offered licenses at a lower rate.
Zain has applied for a license, and is planning a network launch in the first half of this year.
Safaricom had 13.8 million subscribers at the end of June, compared to 2.4 million for Zain.
Labels: Kenya, Safaricom, Zain
MTN Rwanda Deploys Aradial AAA System For Wi-Fi Service
Radius server and billing solutions provider Aradial has announced that Rwandan telecoms operator MTN Rwanda has deployed its Aradial AAA and Policy Control solution to provide Wi-Fi services to the city of Kigali.
The solution integrates with access controllers to manage Wi-Fi base stations and operates with Ericsson's intelligent network over the provisioning infrastructure of MTN to ensure zero charging leakages in the operator's pre-paid billing. 'As a leading communications provider, we are committed to providing our customers with reliable and affordable services,' commented Rami Farah, CTO of MTN Rwanda, adding, 'The new solution will enable us to exercise full control over the usage of our hotspots very cost effectively, while improving our subscribers' service experience.'
The solution will allow the Rwandan operator to offer better internet connectivity to its customers, increasing its profitability while eliminating the overheads associated with customer provisioning, authorisation and accounting.
Labels: Aradial AAA, MTN, Rwanda
Ghana Plans To Set Up Clearing House To Monitor IDD Calls
Ghana's Minister of Communications, Haruna Iddrisu, is quoted by the GNA as saying the country could make an additional USD50 million per annum from incoming international calls if it set up a telephone clearing house to monitor all inbound international calls.
The news agency goes on to say the government intends to establish the clearing house this year, designed to monitor all inbound calls in order to check fraud in the operations of the international gateway system. 'The National Communications Authority has been legally empowered to effectively collaborate with telecom operators to work towards the development of a reliable telephone clearing house database,' Iddrisu is quoted as saying.
Labels: Ghana
Four ZAMTEL Bidders Submit Bids
Of the eight companies shortlisted in the sale process of a 75% stake in Zambian fixed line incumbent Zambia Telecommunications Company (Zamtel), only three have submitted bids. According to the Times of Zambia the three foreign companies to submit their offers to the Zambia Development Agency (ZDA) for the telco are India's Bharat Sanchar Nigam Ltd (BSNL), Unitel of Angola and Libya-based LAP Greencom.
A fourth bid, from a consortium of Russia's Vimpelcom and the telecoms arm of the Alfa Group, Altimo, was understood to have been sent on time, but reportedly arrived at the ZDA offices five minutes after the submission deadline as a result of 'logistical reasons'. The bid however was still considered, and the ZDA board confirmed that Altimo's non-binding offer had been accepted today. The four companies that had been shortlisted but chose not to bid were Telkom South Africa, BSNL's fellow state-owned Indian telco Mahanagar Telephone Nigam Ltd (MTNL), Portugal Telecom and a consortium of Egypt-based Orascom Telecom and its subsidiary Telecel Globe.
ZDA acting director general, Muhabi Lungu, after opening the bids said the ZDA would now study the offers, while also passing the details on to the board of Zamtel for its evaluation. Mr Lungu has stated that the ZDA will announce which of the companies will move on to the next stage in the sale process on 11 January 2010, where another due diligence would be undertaken before the successful bidder is chosen.
Labels: Altimo, Angola, Bharti Airtel, Egypt, India, MTNL, Orascom, Portugal Telecom, Telecel, Telecel Globe, Telkom SA, Unitel, Zambia, Zamtel
NCC Introduces New Interconnection Rates
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has introduced a new set of interconnection rates for voice and SMS termination with the hope that retail tariffs will be cut by as much as NGN4 (USD4.98) per minute, local newspaper This Day reports.
From 31 December 2009 interconnection rates for mobile voice termination provided by new entrants (defined by the commission as companies which have been operating for less than four years) irrespective of originating network, will be set at NGN10.12. The rates will fall to NGN9.48 on 31 December 2010, NGN8.84 on 31 December 2011 and NGN8.20 on 31 December 2012 (from which date all termination rates will be symmetric).
The NCC hopes the revised interconnection rates will encourage new entrants in the sector to offer services at more affordable rates to subscribers. Operators not defined as new entrants must set a mobile voice termination rate of NGN8.20 from 31 December 2009. Fixed voice termination rates have been set at NGN10.12 from 31 December 2009, NGN9.48 from 31 December 2010, NGN8.84 from 31 December 2011 and NGN8.20 from 31 December 2012.
The SMS termination rate of new entrants will start at NGN1.94 from 31 December 2009 and fall gradually to NGN1.02 from 31 December 2012. Other mobile operators will charge NGN1.02 from the start of 2010.
Labels: NCC, Nigeria
Sudan: Canartel Acquires i-conX Billing System
Interconnect billing solutions provider i-conX Solutions has announced it has successfully deployed its i-conX system to Sudanese fixed line operator Canar Telecommunication Company (Canartel) to rate and bill the operator's domestic and international interconnect traffic.
Canartel's CEO, Ali Bin Jarsh, commented: 'As the Sudanese market becomes more competitive, so the implementation of a modern interconnect billing solution is recognised as a key requirement for Canartel to maintain its leading status. The i-conX solution has been thoroughly tested, and found to provide a capable platform to support the continued growth of our wholesale business.'
Canartel became Sudan's first alternative fixed line operator, after it won the country's second national operator licence in November 2004 with a bid of EUR45 million (USD64 million). It launched in November 2005 offering voice, data and broadband internet services based on a 3,500km fibre-optic next generation network (NGN), VSAT and wireless in the local loop (WiLL) CDMA technology, with a strong focus on business clients.
Labels: Canartel, i-conX, Sudan
Cameron Acts on Internet Fraud As It's Reported to Have the Riskiest Sites
Cameroon starts the new year as home to the world's riskiest Internet sites according to cyber-security firm McAfee. The government says it is drafting new laws to punish Internet fraud.
Cameroon's place atop the Internet fraud list is partly a result of the alphabet.
Criminals are taking advantage of Cameroon's Internet suffix ".cm" to trick careless Web surfers who mistype the popular ".com" suffix. By establishing false ".cm" sites that appear similar to the ".com" Web page people thought they were going to, criminals can acquire personal information for identity theft and spread spyware and malicious downloads.
The U.S. cyber security firm McAfee says more than one-third of Web sites hosted in Cameroon are suspicious, putting the West African nation ahead of China, Samoa, the Philippines and the former Soviet Union as the world's riskiest destination for Internet surfers.
But Cameroon's minister of posts and telecommunications, Jean-Pierre Biyiti Bi Essam, says the McAfee study does not reflect everything that is going on in Cameroon.
Biyiti Bi Essam says Cameroon is still at the beginning of its Internet development, and it is at this moment that McAfee is making its judgment. He says President Paul Biya's government has read the report and is responding, first by moving to improve security.
Biyiti Bi Essam says Cameroon is working with South Korea on a project to improve Internet security. He says the study has been completed and action will soon be taken to boost Internet security, electronic commerce, and electronic banking in Cameroon. The minister says the government is also drafting laws against cyber criminality.
Tougher criminal penalties are a big part of solving the problem as McAfee says cyber-criminals target regions that pose the least risk of being caught and where registering sites is cheap and convenient.
Cameroon's government has its own problems with computer hackers as official government sites were crashed several times last year, preventing people from accessing on-line information. Web sites for Cameroonian newspapers have also been hacked, sometimes to place advertisements for the sale of protected species.
McAfee's third annual report on worldwide Internet security says the countries with the safest domains are Japan, Ireland, and Croatia.
- Voice of America.
Labels: Cameroon, McAfee
Tunisian Market Prepares for Shake-up As France Telecom Enters
The Tunisian telecoms market is to gain additional competition with the entry of France Telecom in early 2010. However, Onda Analytics believes the dynamics of the Tunisian telecoms market could change further, with many parties interested in the 35% stake in Tunisie Télécom held by EIT, a holding company for telecoms investments made by Dubai Holdings. The increasingly competitive environment in Tunisia may prompt EIT to consider listening to offers from operators interested in joining the market. Meanwhile, the other 65% shareholding is owned by the Tunisian government, which this week announced a privatisation drive for 2010.
As a result of the pressure from both France Telecom and existing mobile operator Tunisiana, Tunisie Télécom must pursue measures to defend its current market position. Report lead author, Daniel Jones, says "many MENA operators have experience of defending against strong competition and are looking for attractive acquisition targets. As a result of the benefits this experience could bring to Tunisie Télécom, these parties' valuations may provoke EIT's interest."
Onda Analytic's latest report, assesses this potential investment opportunity, as well as forecasting fixed line, broadband and mobile markets.
The incumbent, Tunisie Télécom, is likely to suffer most from the entry of France Telecom, given that the new entrant will be present in fixed line, broadband and mobile markets. Tunisie Télécom's mobile market share is forecast to decline from 50% in 2009 to 34% by 2018. Its fixed line business is also set to be put under pressure from France Telecom, with Tunisie Télécom's fixed share to fall from a current monopoly position to 77% of fixed lines by 2018.
Tunisian mobile operators generated total mobile revenues of US$1.6 billion in 2009. As a result of relatively high mobile penetration and with tariffs set to fall with the entry of the third mobile operator, total mobile revenue is forecast to grow modestly over the coming years. Fixed line growth is expected to buck the trend of many markets with a forecast increase in lines of 30% to 2018, from 1.4 million in 2009, driven by the adoption of broadband services.
Labels: France Telecom, Tunisia, Tunisiana, Tunisie Télécom
Orascom Loses Appeal In Case Against France Telecom
An Egyptian regulator has turned down an appeal by Orascom Telecom against its previous ruling that could allow a France Telecom subsidiary to buy up Egypt's biggest mobile services provider.
The Egyptian Financial Services Authority said in a statement published on Sunday that it has upheld its earlier decision approving an offer by Orange Participations to buy up OT's shares in the Egyptian Company for Mobile Services for 245 Egyptian pounds ($45.40) per share.
The dispute stems from an arbitration court ruling in March in favor of the French company. The Paris-based company holds a 71.25 percent stake in Mobinil. The court authorized it to acquire Orascom's 28.75 percent stake in Mobinil.
- AP News
Labels: Egypt, France Telecom, Mobinil, Orascom
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Vietnamese carrot - Agrideco Vietnam Co., Ltd.
Vietnamese carrot is mostly cultivated Hai Duong province and Bac Ninh province. Total area of carrot cultivation in two provinces is more than 4,000 ha with an annual quantity of 150,000 MTs.
Agrideco Vietnam Co., Ltd. has earned an outstanding reputation for high quality carrot from Vietnam to global markets. Moreover, our prices are also very competitive. In fact, the guaranteed period is available from February to June each year. They are shipped in refrigerated sea containers to more than 10 countries. In 2016, we exported more than 200 MTs of carrot from Vietnam.
Quality of Vietnamese carrot is the greatest pride for us. Our carrots are produced without using synthetic chemicals, pesticides or herbicides. In addition, we closely monitor and register the quality of fresh harvested carrots and the process of washing, packing and delivery. Therefore, we commit the high standards of food safety to customers.
In common, big sizes of fresh carrot (L, 2L and 3L) is popular for customers in Korea, Japan and Thailand. Conversely, customers in Malaysia and Middle East prefer carrot with smaller sizes (S and M).
Vietnam carrot: M size (150g-200g)For this reason, we are looking forward to introducing a delicious vegetable from Vietnam to global customers. Our business philosophy is to commit win – win cooperation among parties. Furthermore, we are doing the best to make the world better and better.
In summary, we would like to be your reliable partner to bring Vietnamese high quality vegetable to the world. In addition, if customers need samples, we will send them to customers. The samples are free but freight, customs fees, and other fees are customers' responsibility.


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If you're a deep thinker, you'd have asked first – Lydia Alhassan jabs Dumelo on Ayawaso dredging controversy
November 27, 2020 Lewis Smith
The Member of Parliament for Ayawaso West Wuogon, Lydia Seyram Alhassan
A debate held for parliamentary candidates in the Ayawaso West Wuogon constituency deviated from the expected end following some actions of the incumbent Member of Parliament, Lydia Seyram Alhassan.
The debate which was organized by Media Generale's 3FM, November 27, 2020, was between the NPP's Lydia Seyram Alhassan, NDC's John Dumelo, and Independent candidate Richard Mawuli Amegatsi.
Scheduled to begin around 8 am, the debate was rather delayed following the late arrival of the NPP candidate, Lydia Alhassan.
Some few minutes into the debate, the incumbent MP when given the chance to speak about her work since assuming office rather made some comments which infuriated the NDC aspirant, John Dumelo.
Speaking specifically about controversies that emerged after John Dumelo was asked to stop dredging gutters in the municipality, Lydia Alhassan while speaking in the local dialect said that "you don't just get up and start doing things. If you are a deep thinker, you'll realize that people just don't get up and start dredging gutters.
John Dumelo who did not take the comments lightly demanded an apology and retraction from the MP who also vehemently refused to do so.
Making further attempts to register his displeasure, Mr Dumelo proceeded to exit the scene and quit the debate, however, he rescinded following interventions by the hosts.
Lydia Alhassan further incited her supporters to hoot at John Dumelo when he made attempts to leave.
She consistently shouted, "away, away, he's running away."
Justifying her comments which were described as insulting and unsavoury Lydia Alhassan further said "if you're doing something, you have to think about it that's what I'm trying to say. You have to ask questions about it first. So, it's not an insult."
In a charged atmosphere, visibly angry Dumelo also retorted "you can't insult me here, that's unacceptable. You just arrived late and you're only coming to insult me…"
The debate was moved to an end without Lydia Alhassan's apology.
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As many industry analysts predicted, uranium stocks rallied strongly following the Liberal Democratic Party's (LDP) landslide victory in Japan's election over the weekend.
Since the Fukushima disaster, Japan has become the bellwether for the sector. The LDP's pro-business and pro-nuclear platform means that its win over the incumbent Democratic Party of Japan (DPJ) --- whose members promised in September to phase out the nation's nuclear power program by 2040 --- will help rebuild positive sentiment in the flagging uranium market.
"We think this could be the turning point in the sector many have been waiting for and reiterate our affinity for select uranium names in 2013," said Chris Berry of Discovery Investing and House Mountain Partners in his latest edition of Morning Notes. The LDP garnered a two-thirds majority in Japan's lower house of parliament after campaigning on the "need to restart the reactors to cut the cost of importing natural gas and coal to fire conventional power stations," reported Bloomberg's Christopher Donville. News of the election's outcome led to significant jumps in some companies' share prices, including Uranium One (TSX:UUU), Energy Resources of Australia (ASX:ERA), Bannerman Resources (ASX:BMN,TSX:BAN), Paladin Energy (ASX:PDN,TSX:PDN) and Cameco (TSX:CCO,NYSE:CCJ). Pre-Fukushima, nuclear power accounted for nearly 30 percent of Japan's energy supply; now, however, only two of its 50 nuclear reactors are operational.
Alternatives like natural gas, oil and coal resources are limited on the island nation, and the high cost of importing energy has placed a significant burden on the country, which is trying desperately to rebuild its economy. To alleviate the problem, the LDP believes Japan must restart the remaining idled reactors quickly and has proposed a three-year review to determine which are safe enough to come back online. "The cost of higher energy imports is increasing the cost of living; Japan's balance of payments is weakening; and the government's ability to stimulate economic activity is being hampered. Renewable energy and imports of oil/liquefied natural gas are too expensive for the economy to maintain," said Robert Gill, portfolio manager with Morrison Williams Investment Management, as reported by The Globe and Mail. However, investors should remain cautious, advises Berry in Morning Notes. "To be clear, if and when a re-start of the Japanese reactors commences, it may take longer than many anticipate as each nuclear plant must be inspected and cleared to resume operations.
Reportedly, the Japanese Nuclear Regulation Authority is actively inspecting six plants to determine if they were built on active fault lines." To facilitate a faster restart process, industry insiders have said the LDP will need to push through changes to the current regulations set down by the DPJ, which require that any nuclear reactor restart have the approval of the prime minister, energy minister, two additional cabinet members and Japan's new nuclear regulation agency. Analysts expect a wave of nuclear restarts in Japan between 2013 and 2015. That will increase U3O8 demand at the same time as the market is forecast to experience a significant drop in available supply.
Near the end of 2013, the US-Russian Highly Enriched Uranium (HEU) Agreement --- officially dubbed the Megatons to Megawatts Program --- will be coming to an end. The HEU agreement has accounted for nearly 15 percent of global uranium supply, and its termination in the new year heralds a looming uranium supply shortage that market watchers believe will be the catalyst for a return to the glory days for uranium stocks, especially if the industry keeps experiencing supply setbacks.
The most recent report of production setbacks comes from Australia, where the federal Environment Minister has delayed an approval decision on Toro Energy's (ASX:TOE) Wiluna uranium project --- slated to become the state of Western Australia's first uranium mine. Couple the end of the HEU agreement, the new beginning for Japan's nuclear industry and the enormous growth in China's nuclear program --- 60 new reactors over the next decade --- with the avalanche of expansion and production deferrals this past year --- including Olympic Dam, Langer Heinrich, Cigar Lake --- and the uranium market just may be on the verge of a roaring comeback.


It is the dream of every homeowner if they can sell their property within a short time. People can get the cash they need within a short time when they chose to sell their property to a home investor. There are various channels you can use to advertise your property and make sure you make use of your social Media account so you can notify people about your property.
Before deciding whether your property is ideal, the Investor will have to personally look at the property to see whether there any major repairs needed so they can give you an offer. People can now find real estate investors through the internet since many of them have website explaining services they provided how you can reach them. It will be easy to know if the company will offer the services you want after getting details from their website or read testimonials from previous clients.
Having regular communication with the investor gives an insight on how they operate and how long it takes to receive your money. Many of the investors allow the homeowners to send their application which is convenient for people with busy schedules or have a hard time communicating with them. Real estate investors take advantage of every opportunity to acquire property, so the deal is most likely to pull through when you contact them.
Settling for a professional cash buyer means you do not have to bargain with middlemen who can offer you a small cash offer than what you initially expected. Home cash buyers help people who are facing foreclosure or want to sell property when they want to move out during a divorce. It better to sell your home to home cash buyer since they will take care of any major repairs which can be quite expensive for a homeowner.
Selling property through a real estate agent can be quite challenging since you are not sure whether the buyer has the money ready and it might take a while compared to a new sell to an investor. Investors only require to the client to sign documents showing they have sold the property instead of doing any major repairs and clean-up in the property. It can be quite stressful selling your home and dealing with various legal fees but sending the home to an investor will be less stressful.
Going through financial hurdles can make it difficult for people to maintain inherited property which is why many of them resort to the services of a home investor. You need to contact real estate companies to find the correct value of your property before accepting any offers from a home cash buyer.


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Time for Tea. What does your tea say about you?
There is a lot of debate about what makes a great cup of tea: should it be black or very milky? Or perhaps just a little bit of milk and no sugar? It's up to you. How you have your tea can also be reflective of your personality.
We've created this tool to raise awareness of dementia in the UK, because we know taking the time to enjoy a cup of tea and socialising with a dementia sufferer plays a vital role in helping them cope with the challenges of everyday life. Start by selecting one of the options below.
You're a dip-in, dip-out kind of tea lover. You might be quite timid and shy but your quick-dunk nature means you're always looking for that next new thing to try. Your countless life experiences have rendered you wise and they've taught you to appreciate the concept of not having too much of a good thing. Because of this you always make the best out of every opportunity when it comes around.
You are a downright kind-hearted person, but don't let anyone mistake this for naivety or foolishness because you're smart and always asking the right questions. You love a good dunking biscuit and have a great sense of humour. Others would describe you as a fantastic friend with a knack for keeping secrets…most of the time.
As a builder of a beloved classic tea; sugar, milk and a strong brew describe you perfectly. You're made of sterner stuff than people realise, but only because of your sweet, smooth and sometimes silly exterior. Whilst you're not one to shy away from a challenge, you are precarious when it comes to your emotions… in a good way! Once someone has earned your trust, you defrost and become the fun-loving person that you truly are.
Unlike your tea, there is nothing regular about you. You are a cheeky character whose intelligence makes you one of the most entertaining people to be around. You appreciate critique and guidance and take everything on-board, hence why you follow George Orwell's tea making instructions to the 'tea' (pun-intended)! Not to mention you are a brave soul and when the time comes you can take anything on.
You are a solid, strong, classic black tea. Like your tea, your life contains no nonsense and no faff, making you a fantastic leader. You are particularly talented at removing all unnecessary complications from your life, but this headstrong attitude does not mean you have no heart. Your stoic exterior is not immune to melting and you are intensely loyal; only ever wanting what is best for your loved ones.