E-banking operational risk assessment. A soft computing approach in the context of the Nigerian banking industry.
This study investigates E-banking Operational Risk Assessment (ORA) to enable the development of a new ORA framework and methodology. The general view is that E-banking systems have modified some of the traditional banking risks, particularly Operational Risk (OR) as suggested by the Basel Committee on Banking Supervision in 2003. In addition, recent E-banking financial losses together with risk management principles and standards raise the need for an effective ORA methodology and framework in the context of E-banking. Moreover, evaluation tools and / or methods for ORA are highly subjective, are still in their infant stages, and have not yet reached a consensus. Therefore, it is essential to develop valid and reliable methods for effective ORA and evaluations. The main contribution of this thesis is to apply Fuzzy Inference System (FIS) and Tree Augmented Naïve Bayes (TAN) classifier as standard tools for identifying OR, and measuring OR exposure level. In addition, a new ORA methodology is proposed which consists of four major steps: a risk model, assessment approach, analysis approach and a risk assessment process. Further, a new ORA framework and measurement metrics are proposed with six factors: frequency of triggering event, effectiveness of avoidance barriers, frequency of undesirable operational state, effectiveness of recovery barriers before the risk outcome, approximate cost for Undesirable Operational State (UOS) occurrence, and severity of the risk outcome. The study results were reported based on surveys conducted with Nigerian senior banking officers and banking customers. The study revealed that the framework and assessment tools gave good predictions for risk learning and inference in such systems. Thus, results obtained can be considered promising and useful for both E-banking system adopters and future researchers in this area.


Every homeowner wants to ensure that their loved ones are safe at all times. This is the same with every employer, since they ensure that the working environment is safe for each worker. The advancing nature of the technology has made it easier for people to safeguard their homes and offices through better security tools. An example of these improved security tools are the security cameras. Whatever is happening in your home or office can be captured by a security camera. Technology has even developed security cameras that detect any fire.
To ensure that your living and working environment is safe, you must install the best fire security camera. When you are shopping for a fire security camera, you will realize how challenging the buying process can become. The security industry is filled with so many security companies that are developing security cameras for their targeted audience. So make sure you keep in mind the following top tips when shopping for a fire security camera. Your neighbors may have fire security cameras installed in their houses and offices, so ask them for recommendations. Were the security cameras satisfactory to your friends and family members? If the recommendations were not satisfying, then make use of search engines like Bing or Google to find yourself some of the best fire security cameras in the security industry.
Before you even start thinking about the specifics of your security camera, ask yourself what you hope to achieve from this security equipment. Ask yourself what the security camera will be monitoring throughout the day and night. Are you looking for an indoor or outdoor camera? Ask yourself whether you need a wired or wireless security camera. Answering these questions will help you know the kind of security camera that will meet your needs. Security cameras usually capture images and videos of everything taking place, so you need one that produces good quality images and videos. To know the quality of the images and videos, ask the type of technology that the security camera uses.
Take your time and review the features of the security camera you want to buy. Be on the watch out for components like night vision, sound and motion alter, microphone combo, and activity logs in your potential security camera. Go beyond the usual components of a security camera and review the advanced features, like fire detection. Get yourself a security camera with the most outstanding features.
How much will it cost to own the security camera? Do not expect all cameras to have the same price because they have different features. Do not exceed your budget, buy a security camera that matches your estimated budget. Consider the brand of the fire security camera. Is the brand reputable? Make sure that the security camera you buy is from a brand with a good history.


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News Release 17-Jan-2020
New dog, old tricks? Stray dogs can understand human cues
A new study shows that untrained stray dogs respond to gestures from people, suggesting that understanding between humans and dogs transcends training
If you have a dog, hopefully you're lucky enough to know that they are highly attuned to their owners and can readily understand a wide range of commands and gestures. But are these abilities innate or are they exclusively learned through training?
To find out, a new study in Frontiers in Psychology investigated whether untrained stray dogs could understand human pointing gestures.
The study revealed that about 80% of participating dogs successfully followed pointing gestures to a specific location despite having never received prior training. The results suggest that dogs can understand complex gestures by simply watching humans and this could have implications in reducing conflict between stray dogs and humans.
Dogs were domesticated 10,000-15,000 years ago, likely making them the oldest domesticated animals on the planet. Humans then bred dogs with the most desirable and useful traits so that they could function as companions and workers, leading to domesticated dogs that are highly receptive to human commands and gestures.
However, it was not clear whether dogs understand us through training alone, or whether this was innate. Can dogs interpret a signal, such as a gesture, without specific training, or even without having met the signaling person previously? One way to find out is to see whether untrained, stray dogs can interpret and react to human gestures.
Stray dogs are a common feature in cities around the world and particularly in many developing countries. While they may observe and occasionally interact with people, such dogs have never been trained, and are behaviorally "wild". Conflicts between stray dogs and humans are a problem and understanding how humans shape stray dog behavior may help alleviate this.
To investigate, Dr. Anindita Bhadra of the Indian Institute of Science Education and Research Kolkata, India, and colleagues studied stray dogs across several Indian cities. The researchers approached solitary stray dogs and placed two covered bowls on the ground near them. A researcher then pointed to one of the two bowls, either momentarily or repeatedly, and recorded whether the dog approached the indicated bowl. They also recorded the perceived emotional state of the dogs during the experiment.
Approximately half of the dogs did not approach either bowl. However, the researchers noticed that these dogs were anxious and may have had bad experiences with humans before. The dogs who approached the bowls were noted as friendlier and less anxious, and approximately 80% correctly followed the pointing signals to one of the bowls, regardless of whether the pointing was momentary or repeated. This suggests that the dogs could indeed decipher complex gestures.
"We thought it was quite amazing that the dogs could follow a gesture as abstract as momentary pointing," explained Bhadra. "This means that they closely observe the human, whom they are meeting for the first time, and they use their understanding of humans to make a decision. This shows their intelligence and adaptability."
The results suggest that dogs may have an innate ability to understand certain human gestures which transcends training. However, it should be noted that the shyer, more anxious animals tended not to participate, so future studies are needed to determine more precisely how an individual dog's personality affects their ability to understand human cues.
Overall, dogs may be more perceptive than we realize. "We need to understand that dogs are intelligent animals that can co-exist with us," said Bhadra "They are quite capable of understanding our body language and we need to give them their space. A little empathy and respect for another species can reduce a lot of conflict."
Please link to the original research article in your reporting:
Article: https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fpsyg.2019.02818/full
Corresponding author: Dr. Anindita Bhadra
Email: abhadra@iiserkol.ac.in
Corresponding Author's Institution: Indian Institute of Science Education and Research Kolkata, India
Frontiers is an award-winning Open Science platform and leading Open Access scholarly publisher. Our mission is to make research results openly available to the world, thereby accelerating scientific and technological innovation, societal progress and economic growth. We empower scientists with innovative Open Science solutions that radically improve how science is published, evaluated and disseminated to researchers, innovators and the public. Access to research results and data is open, free and customized through Internet Technology, thereby enabling rapid solutions to the critical challenges we face as humanity. For more information, visit http://www.frontiersin.org and follow @Frontiersin on Twitter.
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Our Munich sources tell us that BMW is working on significant updates for both models not for this year, but for the not-to-distant future. The i3, which will be available with a 33-kWh battery pack shortly, is set to receive a facelift in 2017 for the 2018 model year. There will be slight visual changes to the interior and exterior, but the best news is that the car will provide more performance. With the new, larger battery pack, tapping into the i3's power is already easier than before. Clearly, BMW wants to start dominating stoplight races with its i3.


Should I test my Pond Water?
It's always a good idea to have a pond water test kit on hand in case you suspect a problem with water quality. Tests are only usually necessary in mature ponds if there is a problem, but they can also be performed every 6-12 months for maximum peace of mind.
Pond water test kits are a great way to quickly identify an imbalance that could be causing problems with your eco-system. Fish which have become sick, discoloured water, or unpleasant water odors, are all possible indicators of an imbalance occurring that a water test kit may help identity. Test kits may not be able to solve the problem by themselves, but they can accurately point you in the right direction of a possible solution based on the results.
Sometimes, however, there are no signs of a problem and we're simply curious about the results! Knowing for certain that the hard work you've put into your pond is reflected by great water quality is always a welcome pat on the back. Testing pond water and learning about each result is also a great way for beginners to learn more about what makes contributes to healthy pond water.
Whatever your reason for testing, be it a new pond, a suspected problem, or just curiosity, there are several water test kits available to help provide the best results. Some test kits will only provide certain values, such as ammonia levels, whereas others will also give you indicators such as water kH and pH. If you're sure the problem is ammonia spikes, you can be safe with a test kit that just tests for ammonia. If you're not sure and want a full spectrum of results, you may need to purchase a few different kits or an "all-in-one" solution if one is available to you.
Accuracy is the most important aspect of a test kit, and you often get what you pay for in this regard. Some kits are more accurate than others, and you should not necessarily go for the cheapest option as the results may not be optimal. Below we've included what to look out for when testing, as well as recommend a few of the best pond water test kits currently available for the most accurate results.
If you've not used a water test kit before it can be quite confusing what to look out for when checking results. In general, fish stocked ponds are typically more sensitive to certain substances than ponds without fish, so you will need to be more critical of measurements (i.e., ammonia). Below we have listed some important result readings that are commonly included in test kits, including examples of the optimal levels for fish ponds to make reading results easier.
For ponds with fish, the optimal ammonia level in water is as close to zero as possible. Ammonia is a potent waste product which can build up quickly in heavily stocked fish ponds. Proper water filtration, a healthy beneficial bacteria population, and a good quality fish feed will all help bring ammonia levels down.
Even though the ideal level of ammonia is zero, this is not really achievable in reality. Fish will constantly be excreting ammonia, even more so in warmer weather where their metabolisms are higher and they require more food. There is a direct relationship between ammonia, temperature, and water pH, with rising temperature and pH making ammonia more dangerous to fish. This is a complex scientific area of interest, and beyond the scope of this article. With that said, most water test kits will make this relationship much easier to identity when reading water test results. Most test kits which provide ammonia results will give you a range of ammonia measurements and what they regard as a "safe range". This is usually color-coded and so long as your water is within this parameter is should be considered safe and healthy for fish keeping.
A substance created during the nitrogen cycle where beneficial bacteria break down ammonia. Nitrites, just like ammonia, are harmful to pond fish and the eco-system in high concentrations. Ideal levels in pond water is the same as ammonia at zero, but this is very difficult to achieve in practice. Getting the concentration of nitrites as close to zero as possible is ideal, and having a value slightly above should be considered normal for most ponds.
Although pond test kits will differ in values, a maximum acceptable level of nitrite in pond water for fish ponds is around 0.2mg per liter of water. Just like ammonia, certain events can cause spikes in the substance for a short period, so you should not worry too much unless nitrite levels remain higher than this for an extended period of time.
Nitrite is created during the natural nitrogen cycle and is a by-product of the breakdown of ammonia. Therefore, the best ways to reduce nitrite levels are to simply reduce overall ammonia and waste levels in the pond.
Water pH, or "potential of hydrogen", is a measurement scale to determine the acidity or basicity of a solution. pH as a scale ranges from 1 to 14, with 7.0 being neutral. Any reading below neutral 7.0 is considered to be acidic, and any reading above 7.0 is considered alkaline. In terms of pond water, a pH range of 6 to 8.5 is generally considered safe for a ponds eco-system. The problem with pH is it has a direct affect on the toxicity of ammonia in water, which is increased hugely as pH increases above neutral 7.0.
Due to this, a more ideal pH range for ponds with fish, such as koi, would be from 6.8 to 7.8. This range would provide the least stress to pond fish and the healthiest environment. pH values above 8.5 should be considered dangerous to fish, and will cause large amounts of stress if pH increases further or remains this high.
High pH readings are a cause for concern, with the most common culprit being cement or mortar embankments leeching lime into pond water. As well as this, blocks, plant pots, or ornaments next to the pond could also be leeching lime so these need to be checked. Small pH fluctuations should be considered normal, however, so unless the pH of your water is above the acceptable range for more than a few days (or spikes suddenly), you should not worry too much.
Another important, but often overlooked, water parameter which directly affects the pH of the pond is the KH value. KH is the measure of dissolved bicarbonate and carbonate ions in pond water which work as buffers, preventing pH dropping too low or changing too suddenly. Low levels of KH will reduce beneficial nitrifying bacteria which break down ammonia, and will also increase the chance of sudden pH swings which are very dangerous to fish. One of the best ways to keep a stable pH level in your pond is to ensure you have a stable KH value.
When using a test kit the results for KH may be expressed in PPM (parts per million) or DH (degrees of hardness). If the test result is given in DH and you want to know the PPM value you can multiply the DH value by 17.9 to get the value in PPM. As a general guideline, if the value is above 125 ppm (7 dh) and below 200 ppm (11 dh), you have a good KH range.
To reduce KH if your values are high you can simply add more tap water, distilled water, or RO water to the pond. If values are too low, adding sodium bicarbonate and re-testing after a few hours until a value above 125 ppm is achieved is recommended.
General hardness, or GH, is a measurement used to show the total amount of dissolved calcium (Ca++) and magnesium (Mg++) in water. Depending on your country and region, you may have naturally soft or hard water coming from your mains supply. Typically in hard water areas ponds will have a higher GH value than in soft water areas, as extra minerals find their way into the pond during water changes. An ideal hardness range for fish ponds would be around 100-150 ppm (mg/L), assuming the hardness is being caused primarily by calcium, as calcium carbonate (limestone). Calcium carbonate is vitally important to maintaining stable alkalinity (the "carbonate" part), as well as supporting a koi bodily functions, such as the regulation of salt within the blood (the "calcium" part). For more information on the topic of general hardness, see our main hardness article here.
One of the best pond water test kits for accurate ammonia results is the API Pond Master water kit. This testing kit provides readings for ammonia, PH, nitrite, and also phosphate content in water. Unlike some other tests, this is a liquid based analysis which can help provide more precise measurements if used correctly compared to regularly test strips. Liquid water tests are generally preferred by koi owners, especially for show koi, as getting very accurate ammonia readings is very important for optimal fish health.
The test kit comes with 6 small testing bottles for each different substance, including dual tests for both ammonia and phosphate. Included is clear instructions, glass test tubes for mixing, and detailed color charts so you can match up your results easily.
One of the most important tests for fish is ammonia, and luckily this water test kit provides very accurate measurements. It also gives a good idea of nitrite and phosphate to a fairly high degree accuracy. The pH test is a "wide range" test, however, so will not have the pin-point results of a dedicated pH tester device. It provides a pH range of 5.0-9.0, displayed in increments of 0.5, so if you're looking for 0.1/0.001 accuracy, this test may not be suitable.
With that said, this pond test kit is one of the easiest to use for a beginner and also provides very good all-round results. Ammonia, Nitrite, and Phosphate are important and results are easy to read, and the wide range pH test should be more than sufficient for most types of ponds.
Tests: Ammonia, pH (wide range), Nitrite, and Phosphate.
Our product of choice for testing the parameters of general hardness (GH) and carbonate hardness (KH) is the Nutrafin liquid testing kit. Instead of using more common strip tests for evaluating hardness parameters, the nufrafin kit comes in the form of a liquid which allows for a much more accurate measurement of your ponds hardness range.
Although intended for use in aquariums, the test will work fine for any amount of water, so is perfectly suitable for ponds and water gardens. Two vials are included with different solutions – one for testing general hardness (GH), and one for carbonate hardness (KH). Along with the vials is a sterile dropper and a tube for mixing the solutions when testing parameters.
Unlike strip tests where you compare the resulting color after mixing to a (often) difficult to read color chart, Nutrafin makes things easier by measuring hardness by the number of drops needed to induce a change in color. You simply add a sample of your pond water to the test tube, and then slowly add drops of each solution to the sample water until you see a change in color. Once you notice a change in solution color, it means you have reached your current GH or KH parameter, so you match up the drop count to the information sheet included to get a reading – simple, but very effective!
The test is super easy to carry out, and the included plastic lab base allows convenient storage after testing. In total, the kit provides around 10-12 water sample tests depending on your water sample size. When you've finished all current solution, Nutrafin provides the option to purchase re-fill vials separately so you don't need to purchase the entire kit again, which is a nice option to have.
If you're looking for the most accurate possible pH measurement for your pond, an electronic pH tester is the way to go! Unlike regular color-coded water test kits, electronic readings can provide results to a very high degree of accuracy. DrMeters' industrial pH tester is a good choice for getting super accurate pH readings, with a 0.01 resolution of pH. This means you'll receive a pH measurement to two decimal placers, making it more accurate than more common 0.1 resolution testers which come with common 'all-in-one' kits.
The box comes with everything you need to get started, including 8x dime batteries (4 are extras!), an instruction sheet, calibration mixtures, and the actual pH meter. The meter is a really good build quality, and comes with a nice backlit LED screen for easier use in darker conditions.
Before using the meter you will need to calibrate it! Luckily, calibration is a fairly easy process, but needs to be performed accurately for the best results. The product comes with different sachet packages with both a temperature and pH number – these are the mixtures you use to calibrate the device by adding them to distilled water (not tap water!). First, you mix the 6.86 solution into a clean glass with 250ml of distilled water and place the meter inside. Hold the meter still within the solution and wait for a reading to stabilize on the screen. Once the number has stopped moving, start holding down the "CAL" button for a few seconds to calibrate and then release the button. The final reading should be the same as the solution mixture for each test, so in this case it should show 6.86. Clean the end of the meter with distilled water and repeat with the other two solutions, 4.0 and 9.18. Afterwards, it will say "END", which indicates a complete and successful calibration process!
Overall, a very good choice for pond owners looking for the most accurate pH value possible. It does not test for anything other than pH, however, so is best combined with other test kits for a full range of measurements.
A fantastic UK pond water test kit which includes all 6 important water tests for garden fish ponds. NT Labs PondLab kit provides results for pH, GH, KH, nitrite, Nitrate, and Ammonia. If you want an all-in-one kit for the essentials without having to purchase separate tests, this is a very good choice.
The box comes with multiple test tubes and liquid solutions for easy mixing, and includes charts on the back of the box sleeve to match with your results. Since the results are on the box itself, be careful not to throw the box sleeve away before running all the tests! The box also doubles as a holding environment for the test tubes so there is no need for extra equipment.
The results are displayed similar to other color-coded tests, and the pH is displayed as a wide range value (common for these kits), so may not be suitable for pond owners looking for very high pH resolution (0.01/0.001). For most ponds, however, the results provided from this kit should be more than sufficient to provide accurate readings for the safety of your pond water. Ammonia and KH tests are especially useful for ponds with fish, and the tests are easy to conduct and will provide accurate results.
Overall, a very useful "all-in-one" pond water test kit which provides measurements for all important water substances. The tests are easy to conduct, instructions are clear, and results are accurate for determining water quality in a pond – highly recommended!
Tests: pH (wide range), GH, KH, Nitrite, Nitrate, Ammonia.
Another great choice of electronic pH tester with a 0.01 resolution of accuracy. Essentials electronic pH meter is useful for pond owners who require more than just a wide range value for pH results. This device provides pH result accuracy to 2 decimal points, and is incredibly easy to use. Simply add a sample of pond water to a cup, insert the pH meter and stir and wait for a reading. Results usually arrive in under 20 seconds and are displayed on the bright LED screen.
The device is very durable and also water resistant, so can be washed easily under water after use. The tester has a lifespan of 1 -3 years, depending on rate of sampling, is designed to remain afloat if you accidently drop it into the pond. It includes a power saver automatic shut off function, and requires 4 AAA batteries to work (not included).
The results are fast to display, and are provided to a high degree of accuracy. Recommended for pond owners who would like more accurate pH measurements, but best combined with regular test kits for ammonia and KH which can have an affect on pH.
Please add what can be done to correct ph or other water problems that these tests may expose.
Under each water quality section here are some links to separate articles which can help improve those parameters. Also, if you search for the parameter you're wanting to adjust in the search bar on the website you should find a lot of topics related to it which may also be of help.
If there is a particular water quality parameter you'd like more information on, such as pH, let me know and I can consider creating a more in-depth article in future!


Hackathon for building decentralized applications for IoT, AI@Edge, Blockchain apps.
Come build interesting decentralized applications that benefit from running close to end users on a decentralized cloud.
Top 4 applications will be awarded prizes.
You can join as an individual or formulate teams. Your application should be packaged as docker containers and run on DeepCloud AI decentralized cloud. Applicants will get time till Sunday 27th to get their apps running on the cloud. All applicants who complete deploying their applications on the cloud will be given surprise reward.
Opening, Hackathon rules, Team formations.
All teams should be registered by end of the day on the Hackathon platform. You are free to work in your teams to refine your ideas.
Best Overall Application Award will be announced next week from all the running applications.
Bonus Award for the best video submission will also be announced next week.
Join on DeepHackthon Slack using this link and provide your email. All discussions are handled on slack.
Make sure you have Docker installed on your machine. See https://docs.docker.com/install/ for steps to install. Note that Docker requires 64-bit machines for deployment. If you have 32-bit machine or non-pro edition of windows, install Docker Toolbox for Windows instead.
If you are new to Docker, then go over the Docker Getting Started guide and build a test container to familiarize yourself.
Setup your wallet for smart contract transactions -- MetaMask is a good option for Ethereum.
Any application developer familar with docker who can package and run their apps as a docker container.
For people joining Hackathon at Conference in-person, please bring your laptops with wifi and Docker preinstalled. See https://docs.docker.com/install/ for steps to install.
You will build a decentralized application, packaged as a docker container(s) and deployed on DeepCloudAI platform.
Application can be for IoT, AI@Edge, Blockchain dApp, Intel SGX secure app.
If your application demostrates the benefits of doing computation close to the edge devices or location it will get bonus points. Additional bonus points will be awarded for the best video.
To be considered for the award, application must be deployed on DeepCloud AI platform by Sunday 27th EOD.
Send the github url, dockerhub repo along with your submission.
Online participants must also have to submit a short ~5min video presentation of your project. All video submissions will be considered for the Bonus Video award.
Create account on devpost and formulate your teams.
Best AI@Edge App category award is for outstanding AI/ML apps that demonstrate the power of doing AI/ML in a decentralized environment. You can demonstrate both model training and model execution aspects.


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First up, The Orville will lead the influx of premieres, with its Season 2 return scheduled for Sunday, Dec. 30 at 9/8c, after which it will move to Thursdays at 9/8c. In other news, 2019 will also usher in Fox's new celebrity singing competition, The Masked Singer, in which celebs don masks and costumes to conceal their identity from the judges, who are tasked with guessing who's singing. The Masked Singer debuts Wednesday, Jan. 2 at 9/8c.
Let's not forget Gotham, which is heading into its fifth and final season and returns Thursday, Jan. 3 at 8/7c. While the episode order for this season has been reduced to 10, it's shaping up to be a great sendoff to baby Batman and his crime-riddled city.


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AeRO Report by Brett Rosolen, AARNet's eResearch Technical Manager
In late 2011 the various state-based eResearch organisations began discussions towards a more cooperative approach for the advancement of eResearch in Australia. The group became known as the Australian eResearch Organisations (AeRO) and has expanded to include national service providers, including AARNet as an active member.
Throughout 2012 AARNet participated in several National AeRO Forums convened to broadly discuss the activities and priorities for best serving the national research community.
Eight key areas were identified, and work has commenced on two of the top priorities:
to catalogue the range of services on offer and
to ensure a robust support structure for those that use them.
The Australian Service Catalog Working Group and the Australian User Support Working Group were formed to further these initiatives.
Commencing this year, the work of these two groups has been formalised into a single project for a cohesive ICT support structure with the aim of helping researchers find services and navigate seamlessly through the tiers of support that are distributed across many providers.
AeRO members have funded the project initially for the period of one year and a project manager has been appointed to drive the ongoing collaboration.
The next identified priority is to collect and/or create resources to fill skills gaps in the eResearch sector – the focus of the newly formed Skills Development and Training Working Group.
More information can be found at: http://www.aero.edu.au
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Minimum wage raise disappointing – unions
Botswana Federation of Trade Unions (BFTU) secretary general, Gadzani Mhotsha, has expressed disappointment at the new minimum wage rates, saying they do not match living expenses.Mhotsha said the increases are below the 10% that was recommended by the minimum wage board.The revised minimum wage rates were announced in the Government Gazette of the 17th May and will come into effect on the the 1st of June 2013.
The basic minimum wages for workers in the Trade or Industry sector which includes building, construction, exploration and quarrying industries; the wholesale Minimum wage raise disappointing- unions BFTU, BCP calls for a living wage distributive trades; manufacturing, service and repair trades; hotel, catering and entertainment trades;garage,motor trade;security guards employed by security companies and road transport; all have been increased from P4.20 to P4.50 per hour.For retail distributive trade workers the rate has been increased from P3.70 to P4.00 per hour; while for watchmen em-P4.00 per hour; while for watchmen employed in the above industries and trades or any other sector it has been increased from P3.50 to P3.80 per hour.For employees in the domestic service sector the minimum wage has been increased from P2.30 per hour to P2.50. And for workers who are employed in the agricultural sector the monthly wage will be increased from P445.00 to P500 a month.
Mhotsha said his union does not support the idea of minimum wages rates, but rather a living wage, for which it will lobby all its social partners to support. He said Botswana's minimum wage is very low, leading to workers such as night watchmen seeking piece jobs and piecemeal employment on Ipelegeng projects to make ends meet, which contributes to their reduced productivity where they work.He said they would like a study to be carried out on the minimum wage rate system, which will lead to a debate that will decide the best way forward.BOFEPUSU labour secretary, Johnson Motshwarakgole, said the new minimum wage will not change the lives of Batswana; he said the increment can only be accepted by people who are hopeless. "This calls for a new salary structure across the nation," he added.Botswana Congress Party (BCP) Publicity Secretary Taolo Lucas also said the BCP does not believe in the minimum wage but believesin the concept of a living wage.
"The minimum wage splits below the cost of living of a particular jurisdiction and does not necessarily match the cost of living; however the living wage corresponds with the cost of living and quality in a given location or jurisdiction," he remarked.And Botswana National Front(BNF) Publicity Secretary, Moeti Mohwasa, said the government should reward people based on their input. "The cost of living is high; electricity and water tariffs have been increased, but there is no corresponding increase in salaries.What we used to buy for P200 years ago now costs double that amount," he said. But while University of Botswana Economics Senior lecturer,Dr Emmanuel Botlhale, agreed that the increment was not enough considering that the cost of living had gone up over the years, he said, "at the same time we should consider if the employer is able to pay, in this economic recession era. At least something is being done to raise the minimum wage," he observed.He said determining the minimum wage is controversial because the employee would feel that the adjustment was low while the employer feels it is overpriced.Smallboy, a security guard, said the adjustment will not make any difference since the cost of living is rising every day. He works a 12-hour days and earns P1500 which is not enough to cover his rent,transport and other living expenses.Sledge, a labourer in a construction company also said the increment is insignifi cant and will not shake his world. He said the government does not care about poor people even though they work veryhard.
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The state-owned SBI has released a new online forex platform, "SBI eforex". The new product allows the bank's customers to book their foreign exchange transactions online without having to physically visit a branch.
Headquartered in Mumbai, SBI is the largest banking and financial services company in India by assets (US$388 billion), with 17,000 branches, including 190 foreign offices.
The product represents SBI's second forex technology launch in two months, the bank having previously released "Fx Out", which enables users to send foreign currency remittances from any SBI branch in India.
As the world's second most populous country, India has one of the lowest rates of bank account holders among its population as compared to other emerging market economies, which particularly affects its rural communities. The new Prime Minister, Narendra Modi, has pledged to ramp-up the number of Indians holding a bank account in a bid to end "financial untouchability" and to increase the number of citizens participating in the economy.
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6 reasons women need to invest more than men
Written by Rebecca Jones on 26th Feb 2019
Who runs the world? Damn straight. Despite this though, we ladies are still not stepping up to the investment stage, and this is a big problem because – among the many ups and downs of being a woman – we all live longer, take longer and more frequent career breaks for child rearing and get paid less than men.
So, basically, we need more money. Money we can only bag by investing because cash is trash when it comes to trying to keep up with inflation, especially since the financial crisis thanks to rock bottom interest rates that have kept the stock market afloat, but cash savers adrift.
However, according to research by price comparison site Money Guru, more than half of women (52 per cent) have never owned any investment products, compared to 37 per cent of men. And that is despite the fact we are statistically better at it!
Commenting on the research, Deborah Vickers, channel director at Money Guru says: "We have never seen a gender gap when it comes to applications for credit, which is great to see. It shows real progress that just as many women as men are taking the lead when it comes to finding the right deals for them.
"However these stats show that there is a still long way to go to empower women when it comes to their finances, especially if it is leaving them worse off in later life. Aversion to risk is something that we need to address, in particular when it comes to supporting women to be more confident with investment."
To help crystalise our minds, Money Guru has compiled the top 6 reasons why women need to invest more than men.
1. Women Need A Bigger Pension
Women are short-changed in a whole host of different ways throughout their working life. For example, the current state pension pay out for women is £125.98 per week, compared to £153.86 per week for men, meaning that over a typical 20 year retirement period women could end up £29,000 (67 per cent) worse off.
Everywhere in the world, women tend to live longer than men. In the UK, it's on average by four years. So if you're living longer, you're going to need the funds to do so.
2. Women Need To Compensate For All The Unpaid Work They Do
Women are more likely to take career breaks to either have children, care for children or care for others in the family, such as elderly relatives. In fact, over the 18-month period from April 2017 to November 2018, 34 per cent of women were economically inactive due to providing care for the family/home, compared to just 6.9 per cent of men. This means that women have gaps in their earning life where they are not making any or making small pension contributions.
3. More Women Work Part Time Than Men
More than a third (42 per cent) of women in employment work part-time compared to just 13 per cent of men. This often enables them to work around other responsibilities, but means they have less pension contributions.
4. The Gender Pay Gap
The gender pay gap means that women earn less over a lifetime than men. The gap is currently at 8.6 per cent among full-time employees. This means, again, that women are going to be making lower pension contributions and likely have less to save or invest.
5. Women Are More Successful At Investing Than Men
Research shows that women assume less risk and have a higher success rate than men. They not only save 0.4% more than men, but their investments earn 0.4 per cent more annually too.
6. Women Are Already Making Most Of The Financial Decisions
When it comes to making financial decisions within a household, women are taking an increasing role. They're more likely to think about day to day priorities and be responsible for things like food shopping and household items.
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Home Blog ECOWAS and Nigeria Working More Closely To Attain Greater Stability in West Africa
Published On - December 7, 2016
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ECOWAS and the Federal Republic of Nigeria have stressed the need to continue working together for the stability, peace and security of the West African region.
The renewed faith in closer collaboration was voiced by both the Chair of the Authority of the ECOWAS Heads of State and Government Madam Ellen Johnson Sirleaf and the Nigerian Leader President Muhammed Buhari at the Aso Rock Presidential Villa, Abuja, Nigeria on the 5th of December 2016.
Chairperson Sirleaf, also the president of Liberia was in Nigeria to be updated on the focus, direction and challenges of the work at the ECOWAS Commission. In the course of her mission, she met with senior officials of ECOWAS institutions as part of preparations for the reports to be made at the Summit of the Authority of the ECOWAS Heads of State and Government planned for December 2016 in Abuja.
Conferring with President Muhammadu Buhari at the instance of the ECOWAS Commission President Marcel de Souza, Chairperson Sirleaf said she cherishes the opportunity to brief the Nigerian leader on some of her findings during two days of consultations with the commission and to also share with him issues of political and economic development as well the maintenance of peace and stability.
"I can also accept his wise counsel as to how we all go about working together as a unified region towards achieving our goals" She added
Responding, president Buhari congratulated Chairperson Sirleaf for her forthrightness in handling ECOWAS affairs and the growing stability in the region despite the many challenges that the Commission and other ECOWAS institutions are grappling with.
Pledging Nigeria's support for ECOWAS initiatives aimed at achieving greater integration, President Buhari agreed that the situation in the region is relatively stable but stressed the need for patience and accommodation while persuading all "to show appreciation of the efforts of ECOWAS in making sure that more attention is paid to security and development"
At an earlier meeting with staff of the ECOWAS Commission, chairperson Sirleaf urged the ECOWAS workforce to continue to raise the community banner aloft and to take ECOWAS up in the global arena with commitment to high work ethics and standards as well as unflagging dedication to duty.
The ECOWAS Commission staff responded positively to president de Souza's submission that "human resources is the best capital any organization can have". The Staff Representative Dr. Tony Elumelu extolled the leadership qualities of Madam Sirleaf and shared the optimism of the ECOWAS workforce of a better deal in the days ahead.
Conferring with the Speaker of the ECOWAS Parliament Mustapha Cisse Lo and senior officials, President Sirleaf who took in briefings on the Parliament's programmes and strides, stressed among others, the need for a closer look at resource mobilization as compelled by changing global situations. She accepted to receive a high powered parliamentary delegation in Monrovia in April 2017.
Chairperson Sirleaf also met the President of the ECOWAS Court of Justice Jérôme Traoré and other judges of the Community judicial Institution. After a closed door session, she urged ECOWAS Community judges to protect the rights of citizens noting that if all is done to protect such rights, there would be no need to seek redress in another institution.
Maintaining that equity must also be gender sensitive, she told the gathering at the Community court room: "Justice is a fundamental right of every individual and every state. We have felt the result of injustice and have seen how it can manifest negatively on the progress of societies"
President Sirleaf who was flanked at all the events by President de Souza, the vice president of the ECOWAS Commission Mr. Edward Singhatey, Liberian Foreign Affairs Minister Marjon Kamara, Commissioners in charge of ECOWAS Departments and other senior officials, rounded up her familiarization tour by assuring the media that ECOWAS would do all it can to be on top of all the economic and political challenges in the region including complex situations such as has arisen in Guinea Bissau.
While in Abuja, Chairperson Sirleaf was also given gifts (an artwork of the famous artist Modupeola Fadugbe) by the ECOWAS staff an another by the women of the ECOWAS Court of Justice in solidarity with her vision, exemplary leadership and sensitivity to gender matters.
President Sirleaf is the pioneer female leader to chair the Authority of the ECOWAS Heads of State and Government and also the first in that capacity to meet directly with an assembly of staff of ECOWAS
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Find Your Bliss at These 5 Lesser-Known Locales
Text by Huzan Tata. Illustration by Hemant Sapre
Visit these North Indian hideaways where the monumental views offer nothing but serenity in their solitude
Kausani, Uttarakhand
The Buransh in Kausani
If India's most famous advocate of peace found solace here, there has to be something special about it. A 50-kilometre drive north of the cantonment town of Almora, Kausani, overlooking the Himalayas, was where Mahatma Gandhi retreated in 1929 for a few weeks of quiet.This is where you go when all you want is to be cut off from the outside world and sip on your morning cup of tea with nothing but the fragrance of pine trees and snow-capped peaks to keep you company. Anasakti Ashram, Gandhi's home while in Kausani, holds a small museum and library. Visit the building — also known as Gandhi Ashram — for a glimpse into the Mahatma's life through photographs. Trek through a two-kilometre path in the woods with majestic mustard fields in the distance for the perfect photo op.
Ahead, on the banks of River Kosi, visit the Rudradhari temple, built in caves that overlook waterfalls, to enjoy the sound and fury of water gushing over the rocks. Reportedly established by a mystic who roamed the hilly forests, the temple offers visitors many moments of tranquillity. Take an evening walk through the neighbouring valleys at sunset for a view of the orange-tinted mountains — the pink, indigo and purple skies adding to the magic of the moment. For a truly local experience, tour the Kausani handloom factory and watch the weavers knit shawls, scarves and blankets; available for purchase to add an ethnic touch to your wardrobe. Escape the daily humdrum at Gandhi's aptly christened 'Switzerland of India'.
Just a short and scenic walk from the main town, visit the Kausani Tea Estate for a tour of the factory to observe India's favourite beverage in production. The plantation produces organic tea that is exported across the world. Take a taste of the hills home, as a souvenir.
Stay: at The Buransh, a luxurious property set amidst forests that promises gorgeous views of Himalayan peaks from any room. Buy: local handicrafts and artefacts, handwoven woollens and organic foods including herbs, pickles, jams and honey. Visit: September to May. Nearest airport: Pantnagar Airport, around 177 kilometres away and a four-hour drive.
Shoja, Himachal Pradesh
Banjara Retreat and Cottage in Shoja
You've always dreamed of having your own cosy cottage high up in the mountains, nestled in the vast expanses of natural wonders. By the time you leave this Himachal town, you would have zeroed in on the perfect spot for your fantasy home. A short drive from Kullu takes you to the steep valleys and lush greenery of Shoja, where the sound of water hitting the rocks at the many falls makes for the ideal background score.
A well-kept secret, this still-undiscovered hamlet is an animal lover's delight. Spend your days winding down the hilly terrain in a jeep while you sight Himalayan bears, leopards, musk deer, sheep, wild goats and the tinier hares and rabbits. Spring, in the early months of the year, brings with it walks through sunflower meadows in full bloom. The adventurous can head out with their binoculars and Burberry trenchcoats for a trek through the 3,125-metre-high Jalori Pass for breathtaking panoramic vistas of the mountain range.
Take time to head down cobbled pathways leading to the crystal-clear glacial waters of the Tirthan Valley. Make a quick stop at the Himalayan Trout House to pick up tips and supplies, and indulge in trout fishing.
Stay: at Banjara Retreat and Cottage, where you can wake up to sights of the snow-capped Dhauladhar range. Explore: Raghupur Fort, accessible through a forest of cedars, oaks and vibrant flowers. Visit: April to November. Nearest airport: Bhuntar Airport in Kullu, around 57 kilometres away and a two-hour drive.
Chopta, Uttarakhand
Paradise peak
At 2,700 feet above sea level, getting to this valley may be, quite literally, an uphill task. But the sights that greet you make it more than worthwhile. Rudraprayag district's pièce de résistance, Chopta is a haven for those looking to unwind in the lap of nature. Though not usually crowded with tourists, don't be surprised to spot groups of trekkers; the town is the starting point for treks to the peaks of Tungnath and Chandrashila (from several routes, one can enjoy clear views of the magnificent Panchachuli, Nanda Devi, Neelkanth and Kedarnath mountains). Get a piping hot cup of soup or coffee as you sit at the verandah of your hotel and take in the surroundings. And while Chopta is apt for some well-deserved me time, don't miss the Kedarnath Wildlife Sanctuary and the local fauna — a leopard rushing past or a bear in search of the best tree for its next siesta. Marvel at the barking deer and the stealth of the flying squirrel. Mountain goats, blue sheep, Himalayan foxes and pheasants too roam the roads of this animal reserve. Drive through the Kanchula Korak Musk Deer Sanctuary, and if you're quiet enough, you'll be rewarded with sightings of the majestic animal and many exotic birds as well.
Head to Chopta in the spring to experience nature at its finest. The winding streets and dense forests are ablaze with blossoming rhododendrons whose red and pink hues add the perfect dash of colour to otherwise green scapes. A stop at the Deoria Tal Lake — where the calm waters reflect the white peaks above — will make you feel as if you've discovered Eden.
If the hiker in you is game for a slightly strenuous trip, attempt a trek up Chandrashila. At the summit, you will be treated to a 270-degree view of the entire Himalayan range.
Stay: at the Magpie Resort, built in a sprawling meadow that's a stone's throw away from the Kedarnath Wildlife Sanctuary. Do: try your hand at skiing; you'll be surprised at how easily you can manoeuvre through the snow. Visit: April to November. Nearest airport: Jolly Grant Airport, around 226 kilometres away and a five-hour drive.
Nako, Himachal Pradesh
Temple town
Such is the charm of the Nako countryside that a walk here transports you to Tibet. Leave your vehicle behind and explore all the sites of this tiny region on foot. The Kinnaur district is known for its arresting landscapes, and Nako is its top draw. The town's major attraction, Nako Lake is flanked by four Buddhist monasteries. Take your time to explore each one; hear the prayer wheels chime in unison. Watch the multicolour flags, synonymous with the temples, blow in the wind, creating rainbow-hued images to capture on camera for posterity. The main Nako Monastery at the centre of the village was founded by Rinchen Zangpo in the year 996. The complex includes several intricately carved frescoes and sculptures, and though many lie neglected today, they're worth a look.
Head out with that book you've been meaning to read for a while and finish it by the banks of the River Baspa — one of Nako's best-kept secrets. Close to the Indo-Tibetan border, it is flanked by pastures, meadows and fields — each one as blissful a location as the last.
Quick day trips to the towns of Rakcham and Chitkul are inviting. The apple orchards with their crimson plants billowing in the wind are a highlight.
Stay: at Knaygoh Kinner Camps, with its 17 Swiss-style luxury tents that allow you to go camping in style. Explore: the caves near Nako Lake; legend has it that the footprints and marks found within belong to fairies and demigods that roamed the hilly terrain. Visit: April to October. Nearest airport: Bhuntar Airport in Kullu, around 245 kilometres away and a four-hour drive.
Tawang, Arunachal Pradesh
Serene shrine
India's seven sisters — as the territories in the North-East are known — are arguably the country's most unexplored states, and this hill station remains one of its hidden gems. With Tibet to its north, the Sela range to the east and Bhutan in the south-west — Tawang's geographical location makes it an ideal escape from concrete urban jungles. Be prepared for an arduous journey up winding, unpaved roads, where the muddy paths will probably add to the adventure. The scenic route all along is sure to make up for the strenuous trip. Stop at the spectacular Nuranang Waterfalls, 100-metres high and believed to have been named after Nura, a Monpa tribal girl who helped an Indian soldier during the Indo-China war. Such stories abound about many of Tawang's natural glories.
Once you've had your fill of the valleys, greens and ranges, ditch your footwear and head inside the Tawang Monastery. After Lhasa's Potala Palace, it's the largest in Asia — and India's biggest and most glorious one. Founded in the late 1600s, the place of worship is situated at a height of 1,000 feet above sea level. Serving as a gate into Tibet, its multicoloured prayer flags, intricate temple carvings and the calming smell of incense welcome you in. Admire the traditional thangka and mandala paintings (some of which are ceiling-high) that adorn the walls of each room; pay your respects at the altar, bowing to the smiling, massive stone Buddha that sits in the main hall; and if you time it right, you can observe the monks during a live prayer session as they pay obeisance to their deity.
Lake locale
Seventeen kilometres away from the main town is the gorgeous Pankang Teng Tso Lake, which is surrounded by blue- and purple-tinged lapis lazuli flowers all year round. Though the lake is frozen during the winters, visit any time of the year for a perfect romantic escape.
Stay: at one of Mon Paradis Tawang's spacious suites. Buy: Buddhist handicrafts that range from colourful shawls to intricately woven carpets. Visit: March to October. Nearest airport: Salonibari Airport in Tezpur, around 320 kilometres away and a five-and-a half-hour drive.
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Foxtel Now will entertain kids from $10 a month
by Holly Byrnes, National TV editor, News Corp Australia Network
7th Jun 2017 9:10 AM
FOXTEL will take the fight for online audiences up to its TV rivals, announcing bold new plans for a budget streaming service.
At an all-star gala party in Sydney, the pioneering pay-TV company unveiled a new look logo and on-demand platform, Foxtel Now, which will give viewers low-priced and flexible subscriptions to their favourite lifestyle, drama, sport and movie programming.
An evolution of the existing Foxtel Play package, Foxtel Now will ensure subscribers have greater freedom and access to Foxtel's content, from as little as $10 a month.
Foxtel CEO Peter Tonagh said: "Foxtel Now represents our most flexible and affordable entertainment service and brings with it HD streaming, a great new look and feel and the freedom to jump in and out based on your viewing preferences."
Foxtel managing director of customer and retail, Mark Buckman, Foxtel CEO Peter Tonagh and managing director content aggregation and wholesale, Deanne Weir, launch Foxtel Now. Picture: Sam Ruttyn
Foxtel Now will feature five entry level packs to match viewers' interests, including drama and pop packs ($15 each or $25 for both); or lifestyle, documentaries or kids packs for just $10 each.
The drama and pop packs are expected to be the most popular, allowing access to Foxel's award-winning HBO slate including Westworld, VEEP, Big Little Lies and the upcoming season seven of Game Of Thrones for only $15 a month; as well as the stunning local dramas including A Place To Call Home (starring Abby Earl), Wentworth and new productions including Picnic At Hanging Rock.
Abby Earl stars as Anna Bligh in Foxtel's award-winning drama A Place To Call Home. Picture: Foxtel
Foxtel Now's movies pack is available for $20 per month in addition to an entry level pack; while the sports pack is available for an extra $29 per month, meaning sports fans can now get access to Foxtel's extensive sports programming from $39 per month.
Mr Tonagh said: "We believe everyone deserves to experience the world's best entertainment.
"Foxtel is already famous for offering award-winning homegrown drama, plus unrivalled live sport, new movies, new shows and more complete seasons than anyone else in Australia.
"Unfortunately, not enough Australians are able to enjoy this incredible programming.
"We think it's time to change that, so we've taken some big steps to diversify our service to offer the biggest, most affordable, range of options for everyone.
"From tomorrow, all Australians can watch what they want, when they want and where they want at a price that suits them best, from low-price, no-commitment, HD streaming up to a state-of the art viewing experience via our cable and satellite iQ3 set top box."
Emilia Clarke returns as Daenerys Targaryen in the seventh season of Game of Thrones, which premieres only on Foxtel on July 17.
Australia's premier pay-TV service has invested more than $100m each year on local programming (outside of news and sport), with its Foxtel Original productions garnering numerous industry awards in recent years.
Foxtel Now, which launches tomorrow, will be available on PC/Mac via the Google Chrome browser, Telstra TV, iOS and Android mobiles and tablets, and Chromecast.
Additional devices will be updated in the coming months, until then, other devices, including PlayStation 3 and 4, Xbox One and select Smart TVs are able to stream Foxtel content in SD via the Foxtel Play app.
Broadening its Foxtel On Demand library, Foxtel will now offer a selection of more than 16,000 titles of on demand TV and movie programming with over 1,200 of the hottest movies available, including 98 of the top 100 box office movies of 2016.
Foxtel's 20th Century Fox recent-release titles arrive 12 months before Netflix and Stan, including blockbuster movies Eddie The Eagle, X-Men: Apocalypse, Independence Day: Resurgence and Ice Age: Collision Course.
News Corp, publisher of this website, owns 50 per cent of Foxtel.
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Please help me support a hero supporting heroes tomorrow night.
I am auctioning around 35 incredible lots tomorrow night at Newhaven Communications' fabulous Ambulance House, prompted by the one and only Gareth Howells.
It's for a guy called Billy Strathdee who had his right leg blown off as an acting soldier in Ulster.
He is fitter than a butcher's dog and is about to set off on an incredible adventure wherein he swims the English channel then cycles to Grangemouth before running to John O'Groats.
All funds go to a charity close to my heart; Poppyscotland.
Please support this, either by coming along for what will be a fantastic evening. Drinks at 6 and the auction starts at 8.
And if you can't make it you can put in an advance bid.
We are probably talking bargains for a lot of photography and jewellery and designer breaks and stuff.
There's a fair bit of sequel snobbery being talked about PA 2.
"The original was made for £20 – this was £2 million and what's the difference?" That sort of stuff. When really the answer is quite simple. The original was what it was; a super-creepy, lo fi masterpiece that was low on special effects and relatively high on fear, but not that much in the way of real jumps.
PA 2 whilst it cost more (but hey, £2m? hardly a fortune in cinema terms) also has very few special effects but has a lot more in the way of jumps. But much more significantly than this PA2 is unbelievably clever in the way that it takes the storyline of PA 1 and weaves around it a story that elucidates both parts 1 AND 2.
The jumps are largely stock in trade but they are played out beautifully and the movie is paced brilliantly. Once again Katie Featherstone and Micah Sloat convince with their unHolywood looks and performances and the introduction of Katie's sister's family is mostly convincing.
This is turning into a really great franchise. If PA3 (in theatres in October 2011) keeps it up (a big ask) it could even challenge the Godfather for consistency because Godfather 3 was naff.
Now before any of you think I am mad I am not saying PA1 and 2 compare to Godfather 1 and 2.
But let's be honest few horror franchises to date have delivered their first two outings as consistently as this. Fingers crossed for part 3.
A great new Scottish talent although you'd probably not guess it.
This is Emeli Sande from Aberdeen who studied medicine at Glasgow University before signing for Virgin (she's performed with Chipmunk and Leona). This song taken from a BBC One Extra Sound session is her debut single. Shows real talent (a number one I'd imagine) can come from outside of X Factor.
Even though I did not gawp as Sir Alec Guinness enthralled the great British middle classes in the late 1970's in the famous BBC adaptation of John Le Carre's celebrated novel, and indeed not having read the book, I nevertheless approached this much trumpeted British "classic" with enthusiasm.
My anticipation was grossly misplaced. It is a tedious and turgid celebration of Britain's Cold War spying fraternity that is so badly plotted that to the uninitiated it has the transparency of a potato.
If anyone can tell me what the hell was going on in this self indulgent nonsense I'd be grateful. On second thoughts, don't bother, I don't really care.
We Brits do get so chipper about our occassional foray into big news cinema and so the arrival of Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy has been trumpeted loudly and uncriticaly in the British (mainly broadsheet) press.
The King's Speech too was credited with far greater quality than it actually delivered.
There is little to fault about the acting from a fine ensemble of British character actors who all carry out their duties perfectly well, generally in a half light that occasionally works cinematographically and sometimes just makes the action plain gloomy.
The art department excells however with excellent period details from start to finish.
Director Tomas Alfredson's first movie, Let The Right One in, is as tight as a drum and is beautifully realised – in stark contrast to this nonsense.
I can't honestly remember the last time I was quite so bored in a cinema and I blame, principally, the screenplay for this because it assumes its audience knows the detailed storyline and makes no effort to introduce novices to the basic premises of what the story is actually about.
How a film with so many twists and turns, flahbacks (way too many) and references can be boring beats me. But it is.
Unless you know the book or the TV series well, avoid like the plague.
I've long admired Almodovar and it was with interest that I went to his his latest "horror" film. To describe it thus is most certainly to misappropriate a psychological study of sexuality because it is most certainly not a horror movie. Instead we see Antonio Banderas and Elena Anaya develop the most unlikely relationship you'll see in a very long time.
Banderas is electric as the cool and calculated surgeon using Anaya (wow) as his human guinea pig to develop a new kind of indestructible skin as he grieves the death of his wife as a consequance of a car fire.
It's pretty hard to cover much more of the plot for fear of spoiling what is a tremendous film with perhaps the best twist I've ever seen in a cinema. Almodovar is at his very best hear with an excellent supporting cameraman, Jose Luis Alcaine who makes the pictures zing from the digital screening that I was at.
Interestingly I saw Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy today as well and both were sound tracked by Alberto Iglesias. This one brilliantly, Tinker, Tailor lamentably.
The match against Argentina this morning was rugby at its most attritional and exciting despite the fact Scotland lost and there was only one try. However Scotland's curse raises its head once again and we look likely to fail to reach the quarter finals. It makes next Saturday's match against England truly unmissable. Horrific missed drop goal by Dan Parks right at the death and I suspect a lack of concentration after we'd eked out that six point lead only to concede a converted try less than a minute later.


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Power station ramps up
Apr 5, 2019 | News
Gas fired Wilga Park electricity generator will power 32,000 homes
Above: Wilga Park power station workers James Duncan and Terry Coker.
The Wilga Park power station, fuelled by Pilliga natural gas, will soon be generating enough electricity for the equivalent of 32,120 homes.
"Installation of two 3 MWh reciprocating gas engine generators now underway will lift the output by more than 37 percent from 16MWh to 22MWh" a Santos spokesperson said.
The new generators are scheduled to be in operation by the beginning of August.
The Wilga Park power station is owned by Santos and joint venture partner EnergyAustralia.
EnergyAustralia is an electricity generation, electricity and gas retailing private company in Australia with a portfolio of generating sites using thermal coal, natural gas, hydro-electric, solar energy and wind power.
"The power station has been providing electricity to the NSW grid at a maximum of 12 megawatts per hour (MWh) since April 2014, with an existing approval for the staged expansion and operation of the facility for up to 40MWh" Santos said.
"Electricity from Wilga Park feeds into the north-west NSW mains grid on the Walgett/Brewarrina line, and at 12MWh has been supplying the equivalent of more than 17,500 average households.
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The first of these, glorious as it is, we cannot now stay to discuss, though it wrought a revolution when first preached and maintained by the Apostle in the face of the most strenuous opposition. Till then, Gentiles were expected to become Jews before they were Christians, and to pass through the synagogue to the church. But he showed that this was not needful, and that Gentiles stood on the same level as Jews with respect to the privileges of the Gospel-fellowheirs, and fellow-members of the body, and fellow partakers of the promise in Christ Jesus through the gospel (Eph. 3 : 6).
This mystery is that the Lord Jesus is willing to dwell within the Gentile heart. That He should dwell in the heart of a child of Abraham was deemed a marvelous act of condescension; but that He should find a home in the heart of a Gentile was incredible. This mistake was, however, dissipated before the radiant revelation of truth made to him who, in his own judgment, was not meet to be called an Apostle, because he had persecuted the Church of God. God was pleased to make known through him "the riches of the glory of this mystery among the Gentiles; which is Christ in You, the hope of glory" (Col. 1:27).
"Master, where dwellest Thou?" they asked of old. And in reply Jesus led them from the crowded Jordan bank to the slight tabernacle of woven osiers where He temporarily lodged. But if we address the same question to Him now, He will point, not to the high and lofty dome of heaven, not to the splendid structure of stone or marble, but to the happy spirit that loves, trusts, and obeys Him. "Behold," saith He, "I stand at the door and knock. If any man hear My voice, and open the door, I will come in to him." "We will come," He said, including His Father with Himself, "and make our abode with him." He promised to be within each believer as a tenant in a house; as sap in the branch; as lifeblood and life-energy in each member, however feeble, of the body.
He probably came in so quietly that we failed to detect His entrance. There was no footfall along the passage. The chime of the golden bells at the foot of His priestly robe did not betray Him. He stole in on the wing of the morning, or like the noiselessness with which nature arises from her winter's sleep and arrays herself in the robes which her Creator has prepared for her. But this is the way of Christ. He does not strive, nor cry, nor lift up nor cause His voice to be heard. His tread is so light that it does not break bruised reeds. His breath so soft that it can reillumine dying sparks. Do not be surprised, therefore, if you cannot tell the day or the hour when the Son of Man came to dwell within you. Only know that He has come. "Know ye not as to your own selves, that Jesus Christ is in you, unless ye be reprobate?" (2 Cor. 13:5).
It is very wonderful. Yes; the heavens, even the Heavens of heavens, with all their light and glory, alone seem worthy of Him. But even there He is not more at home than He is with the humble and contrite spirit that simply trusts in Him. In His early life, He said that the Father dwelt in Him so really that the words He spake and the works He did were not His own, but His Father's. And He desires to be in us as His Father was in Him, so that the outgoings of our life may be channels through which He, hidden within, may pour Himself forth upon men.
It is not generally recognized. It is not; though that does not disprove it. We fail to recognize many things in ourselves and in nature around, which are nevertheless true. But there is a reason why many whose natures are certainly the temple of Christ, remain ignorant of the presence of the wonderful Tenant that sojourns within. He dwells so deep. Below the life of the body, which is as the curtain of the tent; below the life of the soul, where thought and feeling, judgment and imagination, hope and love. go to and fro, ministering as white-stoled priests in the holy place; below the play of light and shade, resolution and will, memory and hope, the perpetual ebb and flow of the tides of self-consciousness, there, through the Holy Spirit Christ dwells, as of old the Shekinah dwelt in the Most Holy Place, closely shrouded from the view of man.
It is comparatively seldom that we go into these deeper departments of our being. We are content to live the superficial life of sense. We eat, we drink, we sleep. We give ourselves to enjoy the lust of the flesh, the lust of the eyes, and the pride of life. We fulfill the desires of the flesh and of the mind. Or we abandon ourselves to the pursuit of knowledge and culture, of science and art. We make short incursions into the realm of morals, that sense of right andwrong which is part of the makeup of men. But we have too slight an acquaintance with the deeper and more mysterious chamber of the spirit. Now this is why the majority of believers are so insensible of their Divine and wonderful Resident, who makes the regenerated spirit His abode.
It is to be accepted by faith. We repeat here our constant mistake about the things of God. We try to feel them. If we feel them, we believe them; otherwise we take no account of them. We reverse the Divine order. We say, FEELING, FAITH, FACT. God says FACT, FAITH, FEELING. With Him feeling is of small account-He only asks us to be willing to accept His own Word, and to cling to it because He has spoken it, in entire disregard of what we may feel.
I am distinctly told that Christ, though He is on the Throne in His ascended glory, is also within me by the Holy Ghost. I confess I do not feel Him there. Often amid the assault of temptation or the fury of the storm that sweeps over the surface of my nature, I cannot detect His form or hear Him say, "It is I." But I dare to believe He is there; 'not without me, but within; not as a transient sojourner for a night, but as a perpetual inmate; not altered by my changes from earnestness to lethargy, from the summer of love to the winter of despondency, but always and unchangeably the same. And I say again and again, "Jesus, Thou art here. I am not worthy that Thou shouldest abide under my roof; but Thou hast come. Assert Thyself. Put down all rule, and authority, and power. Come out of Thy secret chamber, and possess all that is within me, that it may bless Thy holy name."
Catherine of Siena at one time spent three days in a solitary retreat, praying for a greater fullness and joy of the Divine presence. Instead of this, it seemed as though legions of wicked spirits assailed her with blasphemous thoughts and evil suggestions. At length, a great light appeared to descend from above. The devils fled, and the Lord Jesus conversed with her. Catherine asked Him: "Lord, where wert Thou when my heart was so tormented?"
"I was in thy heart," He answered.
"O Lord, Thou art everlasting truth," she replied, "and I humbly bow before Thy word, but how can I believe that Thou wast in my heart when it was filled with such detestable thoughts?"
When God's secrets break open, they do so in glory. The wealth of the root hidden in the ground is revealed in the hues of orchid or scent of rose. The hidden beauty of a beam of light is unraveled in the sevenfold color of the rainbow. The swarming, infinitesimal life of southern seas breaks into waves of phosphorescence when cleft by the keel of the ship. And whenever the unseen world has revealed itself to mortal eyes, it has been in glory. It was especially so at the Transfiguration, when the Lord's nature broke from the strong restraint within which He confined it and revealed itself to the eye of man. "His face did shine as the sun, and His garments became white as the light" (Matthew 17:2, ASV).
The wife of Jonathan Edwards had been the subject of great fluctuations in religious experience and frequent depression, till she came to the point of renouncing the world, and yielding herself up to be possessed by these mighty truths. But so soon as this was the case, a marvelous change took place. She began to experience a constant, uninterrupted rest; sweet peace and serenity of soul; a continual rejoicing in all the works of God's hands, whether of nature or of daily providence; a wonderful access to God by prayer, as it were seeing Him and immediately conversing with Him; all tears wiped away; all former troubles and sorrows of life forgotten, excepting grief for past sins and for the dishonor done to Christ in the world; a daily sensible doing and suffering everything for God, and doing all with a continual uninterrupted cheerfulness, peace and joy.
Such glory-the certain pledge of the glory to be revealed-is within reach of each reader of these lines who will dare day by day to reckon that Christ lives within, and will be content to die to the energies and promptings for the self-life so that there may be room for the Christ-life to reveal itself. "I have been crucified," said the greatest human teacher of this Divine art; "Christ liveth in me; I live by faith in the Son of God" (Gal. 2:20).
Never to relax the self-watch; never to indulge in unkind or thoughtless criticism of others; never to utter the hasty word, or permit the sharp retort; never to complain except to God; never to permit hard and distrustful thoughts to lodge within the soul; to be always more thoughtful of others than self; to detect the one blue spot in the clouded sky; to be on the alert to find an excuse for those who are forward and awkward, to suffer the aches and pains, the privations and trials of life, sweetly, submissively, trustfully; to drink the bitter cup, with the eye fixed on the Father's face, without a murmur or complaint:-this needs patience, which mere stoicism could never give.
And we cannot live such a life till we have learned to avail ourselves of the riches of the indwelling Christ. The beloved Apostle speaks of being a partaker of the patience which is in Jesus (Rev. 1:9). So may we be. That calm, unmurmuring, unreviling patience, which made the Lamb of God dumb before His shearers, is ours.
Robert Hall was once overheard saying amid the heat of an argument, "Calm me, O Lamb of God!" But we may go further and say, "Lord Jesus, let Thy patience arise in me, as a spring of fresh water in a briny sea."
There are riches of grace. Alone among the great cities of the world, Jerusalem had no river. But the glorious Lord was in the midst of her, and He became a place of broad rivers and streams, supplying from Himself all that rivers gave to cities, at the foot of whose walls the welcome waters lapped (Isa. 33: 21).
This is a picture of what we have, who dare to reckon on the indwelling of our glorious Lord, as King, Lawgiver, and Saviour. He makes all grace to abound toward us, so that we have a sufficiency for all emergencies, and can abound in every good work. In His strength, ever rising up within us, we are able to do as much as those who are dowered with the greatest mental and natural gifts, and we escape the temptations to vainglory and pride by which they are beset.
The grace of purity and self-control, of fervent prayer and understanding in the Scriptures, of love for men and zeal for God, of lowliness and meekness, of gentleness and goodness-all is in Christ; and if Christ is in us, all is ours also. O that we would dare to believe it, and draw on it, letting down the pitcher of faith into the deep well of Christ's indwelling, opened within us by the Holy Ghost!
It is impossible, in these brief limits, to elaborate further this wonderful thought. But if only we would meet every call, difficulty, and trial, not saying, as we so often do, "I shall never be able to go through it," but saying, "I cannot; but Christ is in me, and He can," we should find that all trials were intended to reveal and unfold the wealth hidden within us, until Christ was literally formed within us, and His life manifested in our mortal body (2 Cor. 4:10).
Be still each day for a short time, sitting before God in meditation, and ask the Holy Spirit to reveal to you the truth of Christ's indwelling. Ask God to be pleased to make known to you what is the riches of the glory of this mystery (Col. 1: 27).
Reverence your nature as the temple of the indwelling Lord. As the Easterner bares his feet, and the Westerner his head, on entering the limits of a temple, so be very careful of aught that would defile the body or soil the soul. No beasts must herd in the temple courts. Get Christ to drive them out. "Know ye not that ye are a temple of God? The temple of God is holy, and such are ye."
Hate your own life. "If any man hateth not his own life," said our Lord, "he cannot be My disciple"(Luke 14:26). And the word translated "life" is soul, the seat and center of the self-life with its rest less energies and activities, its choices and decisions, its ceaseless strivings at independence and leadership. This is the greatest hindrance to our enjoyment of the indwelling Christ.
If we will acquire the habit of saying "No," not only to our bad but our good self; if we will daily deliver ourselves up to death for Jesus' sake; if we will take up our cross and follow the Master, though it be to His grave, we shall become increasingly conscious of being possessed by a richer, deeper, Diviner life than our own.


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Will a curved Galaxy S6 Edge accompany Samsung's next flagship?
Whether or not that's true, a new report says the Galaxy S6 will share at least one thing with the Samsung Galaxy Note 4: a curved spin-off with the "Edge" moniker.
That's according to SamMobile, which says Samsung will launch a Galaxy S6 Edge with a curved display, just like theGalaxy Note Edge.
Wherever they're getting their information from, that's all there is to this particular rumor. There's no indication when the Galaxy S6 Edge will be released in relation to the flagship Galaxy S6, or how limited its run will be compared with the very limited Galaxy Note Edge.
But the rumor does elucidate one possible fact: that Samsung might come to rely more and more on curved screens going forward.


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Q: Where condition in oracle request I have a a date field who can be null in an Oracle Database.
I want to select the row with the highest date.
But if there is only one row with a null date and I use the max clause it will be ignored.
SELECT val1, val2
from T_DER
WHERE DATE_AP = ( SELECT MAX (DATE_AP) FROM T_DER WHERE AE= 'XXX')
AND (AE= 'XXX');

so , in these cases :

*

*for AE = XXX => row 1 : DATE_AP = 01/01/2015 and row 2 : DATE_AP = 01/02/2016

*

*return row 2

*for AE = XXX => row 1 : DATE_AP = 01/01/2015 and row 2 : DATE_AP = null

*

*return row 1

*for AE = XXX => row 1 : DATE_AP = null

*

*return row 1

A: Use analytic functions:
SELECT t.*
FROM (SELECT t.*,
             ROW_NUMBER() OVER (PARTITION BY AE ORDER BY DATE_AP DESC NULLS LAST) as seqnum
      FROM T_DER t
      WHERE AE = 'XXX'
     ) t
WHERE seqnum = 1;

ROW_NUMBER() is a window/analytic/ranking function, documented here.  Basically, it assigns a sequential number to groups of rows, where the groups are defined by the partition by clause and the ordering within each group by order by.

A: You didn't specify which Oracle version you're using. Gordon Linoff's answer is of course, correct, and should work on any Oracle version from 8i and above.
If you're using Oracle 12c, though, there's a slightly more elegant way of achieving this result:
SELECT   val1, val2
FROM     t_der
WHERE    ae = 'XXX'
ORDER BY date_ap DESC
FETCH    FIRST ROW ONLY

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'Broccoli' Rapper DRAM Announces Powerstation Show
by Steve McCabe • 25 September, 2017 • 0 Comments
With a name short for Does. Real. Ass. Music., 29-year old rapper, singer and producer DRAM will be making his New Zealand debut early next year at Auckland's Powerstation on January 10.
Coming in hot off the back of the release of his debut record Big Baby D.R.A.M. and his massive single 'Broccoli' (featuring fellow buzz king Lil Yachty), which has amassed over a whopping 396 million streams on Spotify, the world initially took notice with his breakout hit Cha Cha, including Queen B herself. Lending his trappy-go-lucky vocals on collaborations with Chance the Rapper, Gorillaz and SZA, the US rapper will be hitting the stage after an extensive US headline tour as well as performances at SXSW, Coachella and Austin City Limits.
Powerstation, Auckland
Tickets on sale at 9:00am Thursday 28 September via aaaticketing.co.nz
Pre-sale from 9am Wednesday 27 September until 8am Thursday 28 September*
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