Want a career in agriculture and science? Then researcher is the career for you, as a researcher you'll help to develop new varieties of cotton as well new ways of growing it. You'll plan, develop and work on trials that will help shape the future of the cotton industry in Australian and world, saving water, reducing chemical use and producing a higher yield.
To be a researcher you will need to gain a degree in the field of agronomy through a course such as rural science or agriculture science, these course are available through universities such as the University of New England, University of Sydney, University of Queensland, Charles Sturt University and the University of Western Sydney. All of these universities will provide you with the base knowledge you will need to begin your career, it would also be a good idea to gain your masters or even a PhD to make you more competitive in gaining employment.
A researcher can earn over $100 000 a year.


Pumice is a rock that forms when lava cools quickly above ground. It is very lightweight, and the many air pockets in the rock allow it to float. Specimens found on the Texas coast probably come from the Tuxtlas Mountains in southern Mexico or from volcanos in Central America.


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1). In the flow chart, the farmer needs to create a detailed overview of those aspects of the production flow for which he is responsible. It is important to note where in the production chain the farmer's responsibility ends. At each stage, the question of whether there is a chemical, biological or physical risk to the product should be considered. The flow chart should begin with the land (production location). The farmer must ask himself whether the fields are his own, or new land that he has rented or bought.
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Andres Salazar signng Pariah, Missouri at Sterling Silver Comics Wednesday, September 12th!
Andres Salazar, author of Pariah, Missouri , will be at the shop starting at 11 AM (that's opening time)!
He'll be sticking around for a few hours, signing copies of his book and answering your questions and generally chatting about what it's like to produce your own comics!
Come by and say hello to Andres Salazar…we'll be glad to see you!
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When I create new folders in my music library location (D:\) the slimserver or squeezebox does not find them.
D:\ is an entire HD and it's getting as full as I want but has 11GB free. I have created several test folders with various names, some empty, some with mp3s. I've upgraded from 6.0.1 to 6.0.2. I've rescaned, rebooted, and tried repetedly to find those folders or their contents by Browse Music Folder and Searching for specific titles. Nothing works; not with slimserver or the squeezebox... the folders are just not there.
A funny twist... I put an MP3 file in an existing empty folder that's been there since day 1 and the file was found no problem.
Any ideas? This is driving me crazy!
I have a similar problem, and have opened a bug with the Slim Devices support people, who have been very helpful.
"When I create new folders in my music library location (D:\) the slimserver or squeezebox does not find them. A funny twist... I put an MP3 file in an existing empty folder that's been there since day 1 and the file was found no problem."
Everytime I add music, I add an album, which is adding a new subfolder. The difference between rescan and wipe cache may be that rescan is looking for new files in an existing tree structure, but wipe cache recreates the structure.
Check out the bug tracking to see if they come up with something.
I have the same identical problem. Could never get tech support to answer the phone.
I have used the "Server settings" - Rescan also and it does not work either.
Wipe Cache (Server Settings -> Performance -> Wipe Cache) does the trick.
I believe this behavior occurs on large (very large?) libraries that have a high number of folders in the root music library folder. My root library was d:\ and contained 753 folder. My entire library contains 8175 folders and >15,000 files. When I reorganized to make my music library folder D:\My Music and created 27 subfolders (123, A,B,C...Z) I no longer have this problem. Now adding folders/files to the root library folder or subfolders appear in slimserver and squeezebox immediately without even doing a rescan.
Another advantage of a filing structure like this is browsing is MUCH faster.


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Many of you may be familiar with the verse of scripture found in the Old Testament of the Bible, II Chronicles 7:14. The verse reads as follows: "If My people who are called by My name will humble themselves and pray, confess their sin, turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from Heaven and will forgive their sin and heal their land".
This verse is popular with those in Christendom and in religious circles who call for a spiritual revival in our land. Many believe such a revival is necessary to re-awaken in us and re-affirm that we are a Nation under God's authority; under God's rule. A much needed revival that would turn our hearts toward God so that America might be spared from His wrath and His judgment, which surely is to come. I agree, a revival in America would be a magnificent thing; a tremendous event; in fact, a wonderful awakening of spiritual beings glorifying their creator. There certainly would be nothing wrong with people of faith recommitting themselves to God's principles, and living their lives in obedience to Him. All of America would benefit and everyone living in such obedience would be blessed. It's time for such a revival in my community; in the African American Community and I believe God is calling for it to begin today.
I grew up in a middle class black family; no extreme poverty but also no trappings of wealth. My mother and father were both professionals. My dad taught me about his father, my grandfather, and how at times in his life my granddad had to stand up against discrimination and the Jim Crow South. My dad used to tell me stories about his upbringing in rural east Texas and how difficult the times were. He taught me how to set goals and work hard to accomplish those goals. He taught me to value education. He taught me about life. My dad taught me about God. Quite honestly, like most, I did not listen then, but I remember so much now.
My dad taught me to take pride in my lineage. He instilled in me that when I walked out of the house, I was a Coleman and that I represented my family. I represented him. He taught me to take pride in my race, for I represented my people in my dealings with others in the "majority community". He believed that since the days of slavery, we have prospered as a people through education and hard work. He believed that the men of his day were real men because they "stood for something". Consequently, the Black community of his day was a very proud community whose members behaved with dignity and respect.
My dad also taught me how to be a servant. By servant, I mean to care and show concern for the needs of others. He was always putting the needs of others before his own. I can remember him on countless occasions going out of his way to serve. He was always attempting to make the individual journeys of others easier by extending his helping hand. He was always available to assist his aging parents; his in-laws; his adult brothers and sisters and their families. This helping was also extended to his neighbors and civic club; his co-workers and students at school; and of course his wife and kids. He showed me by example how to serve my people and my fellow man. I learned a lot from my dad, and now realize that he was my very first mentor and role model.
My dad loved our people, as do I. He was concerned for them and perhaps his concern has now become my burden. Webster defines burden: as duty or responsibility. God has placed in me that level of concern for the plight of my African American people. In me, there is an overwhelming desire for "my entire" race to reach again toward greatness. I desire "ALL" of my African American brothers and sisters to unite under God and embrace their uniqueness and their culture. I desire "ALL" to delight and take pride in the best of what our Community offers to the World, and also, to accept responsibility for the poor decisions and negative behaviors of our people that continually hold us back. Again, God is calling for revival and I believe it starts with us….the African American male.
I am saddened by the state of many African American males. I am saddened by the lack of hope and the lack of direction exhibited in how we live out our lives; by the overwhelming importance we place on many of our trivial pursuits and by the negative choices made by us that have led many to great spans of time behind bars.
I am saddened because many of us have abdicated our positions of leadership in our homes. We have given up supporting our families and have abandoned fatherhood altogether. We have demeaned our beautiful African American women by calling them derogatory names, which has become for some women a self-fulfilling prophesy because as the Bible teaches us "for so as a man thinketh, so is he."
I am saddened because we have sinned against Jehovah God, and as a result of our disobedience, I believe He is allowing us to reap the consequences.
We have chosen "the corner" or "the stoop" to live out our lives rather than partaking in the dignity of work and attempting to make an honest living. We are shiftless and lazy, and still others of us have embraced the negative imagery and negative stereotypes of the masses and of the media. We prey and live on the sweat and work effort of others of us who are struggling to exist everyday. Many of us have lost hope.
We have resigned ourselves to "I can't do any better" and to creating our own self-fulfilling prophesies which blame our circumstance and environment for holding us back. No one would argue or take issue that environmental influences have a tremendous impact on our thinking; our earning potential; our societal values and our overall happiness. But many of us believe that the "World" owes us something and we languish, doing little, awaiting our entitlement and just due. To paraphrase the Staple Singers in their classic song "Respect Yourself", "we walk around thinking that the world owes us something 'cause we're here."
Certainly, this is not true of all, but as men some of us are "MIA" (Missing in Action) as dads, husbands, brothers, and sons. We are jobless; we are alcoholics; we are addicts; we are prisoners; we are womanizers and we are lousy role models. We are living up to the emasculating beliefs of our women, and therein continue to lose their respect. We are uneducated and noticeably absent from our houses of worship. But again, though this is not true of all, there are still far too many who lead "jacked up" lives and for whom it "IS" true.
ENOUGH IS ENOUGH!! It is now time for us as men to resume our rightful place in our homes and communities. To stand: as husbands who love and respect our wives, and for whom they can respect; as dads who provide love, structure and discipline in the lives of our children; as brothers and uncles who serve as role models; as grandfathers who mentor our sons and our daughters and our family clan; as law abiding citizens in our homes rather than as criminals in our jails; as servants of humanity responsible for our fellow man, rather than as self-centered "players" concerned only for ourselves; and as trustworthy leaders and steadfast followers who co-labor in the vineyard of life, rebuilding greatness in the African American community. So if enough is truly enough, how do we enact the change? Who is responsible for it? Where do we start? Do we target the African American adult male with hopes that he can model and demonstrate for our youth appropriate paths to manhood? Do we target the youth and give up on a generation of older Black men? Have we been absent for too long? Is it too late?
Many over the years have taken great pains in addressing the problems that undermine us as a people and as a community. We have had Government mandates and state and local programs. We have had protests and sit-ins. We have heard the messages of hope, inspiration, education and accountability for our African American brethren. We have heard the message of change where millions of men have, for an instant, grasped the message of unity and self-worth; pride and hope. But through it all, Black on Black crime continues to escalate; and (according to the latest justice department and U.S. Census data, although African-Americans make up roughly 13% of the population,) "the men of this group make up 68% of the prison population. The data went on to reveal that an estimated 32% of African-American males will enter state or federal prison during their lifetime." We have a high school dropout rate that is at an all time high, with fewer of our men going on to college. We have domestic violence issues and too many single parent households headed by women. We have babies having babies and too many unwed mothers. We have an AIDS epidemic where, in data gathered for the year 2007 published in February of 2009 by the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention(CDC), indicates that "50% of all new HIV diagnoses and 42% of new AIDS diagnosis were in Black people yet Blacks only comprise around just 13% of the entire population." Drug and alcohol addiction are on the rise. We have massive unemployment. Our list of negative indicators goes on and on. Some success has been noted and recorded in our history, but except for the Civil Rights movement, it has been momentary, fleeting and without lasting change. My solution is not elaborate. It is not hip or trendy. It is basic in its simplicity. First, as a people we must begin to see the problems that plague our community as cultural curses… and secondly, African American men, Black men………need to return to God.
I would say, however, that the previous truisms mentioned are only symptoms. Symptoms of a different kind of problem. Symptoms of a far greater problem. A problem that has denied many African American men of the blessings of God. A Spiritual one. Without God's blessings, many of us have failed, and our families and communities have faltered. Many of us have simply walked away from God. Still, others have straddled both sides of the fence for so long that our hearts are far away from God. We have yet to understand that He, Jehovah God is not "blessing our mess". That we, as His creation, are not able to live "any old way" in our disobedience and expect to receive His blessings. We have chosen not to deal with the sin in our lives, but instead have embraced many unholy, ungodly and non-glorifying lifestyles. Consequently, having walked away or simply strayed away, as African American men, we are reaping the consequences of our disobedience.
Black men you are loved by your creator. The Holy Scripture states in Hebrews 12:6: "that God disciplines those He loves." Therefore, He is not going to continue to bless our rebellion and disobedience. If we continue to live our lives in sin, we will continue to be without jobs. We will continue to go to jail; continue to be un-educated and under-educated; continue to be disrespected by our women and all other men and continue to lead "jacked up" lives!!! We will continue to live under God's curses until we come to our senses; until we get on His page; until we seek His forgiveness; until we come back to Him. As a community, we have testified to the cultural curses of our disobedience for far too long. So again, African American men we have sinned and need to return to God!!!
Now there might be those who say; "I don't do church"; "the church is nothing but a "bunch of hypocrites"; "if I go to church, man they go' judge me" or "there is as much sin in the church as in the world". These statements and others like them are often advanced as to why we do not attend church. They may or may not be true. But, should it matter? Our God is about "relationship with His creation." His desire is for us to develop and cultivate an intimate relationship with Him; to hang out with Him. So, what happens if we don't pursue a relationship with the "Great Jehovah"? What happens if we choose not to hang out with the "Great I Am"? What happens if we continue to resist God's call to repentance? What happens if we do nothing? We get more of the same...... another generation of delinquent youth; more absentee fathers; more glorified criminal behavior; more hopelessness; more "players" who misrepresent the Glory of the African American male!!! Succinctly stated, we get more cultural curses and eventually judgment. However, what happens if we repent and seek a relationship with Almighty God? What happens if we answer the call to revival? What happens if we respond in obedience? "CHANGE"!!! Change that will empower a people and turn a community right side up; one by one; family by family; neighbor by neighbor.
Imagine our women being able to say there are more African American men to date and to marry. I say more because there will be less men on drugs, fewer in jails/ prisons, and fewer practicing homosexuality. Imagine more of our young African American brothers in our schools of higher learning, preparing themselves for their future and the challenges of tomorrow.
Imagine less crime in our neighborhoods with less violence and safer streets. Imagine more men in our established community organizations, including the church, causing these organizations to thrive and to fulfill their mission statements for their God given purposes. Imagine our self-employed business men taking pride in the services they provide and the products they produce. Imagine a man's word once again being his bond. Imagine a stronger political system where our politicians are held accountable because of more politically- educated, voting African American men. Imagine a stronger, more prosperous African American community as more African American men labor and pursue dreams of their own businesses within our communities.
Talk about self-sufficiency!!! Imagine our families being restored and generations of government assisted families getting off of welfare!!!
Imagine no more, because this is what God's new man and His community will look like….Let us consider again what happens if we respond with obedience, we seek a relationship with Almighty God, and we answer the call to revival? "CHANGE"!!! Change that will heighten our community and empower us as a people.
There is a new day ahead of us because as African American men our plight is changing. Many of our men, young and old, are experiencing spiritual renewal and worshipping our Creator anew!!! He is pouring out His blessings on all those who return to Him as they experience His change in their lives.
So…God's answer for the spiritual condition of the African American male can be found in His scripture. II Chronicles 7:14 is Almighty God's formula for restoration of a sinful nation and the lost African American saint who desires the path back to righteous living, and right standing with Him. Simply put, the way back to fellowship and right relationship with God.
Men, our sovereign God knows what issues and circumstances to send your way to get your attention. He knows what pains and trials to allow you to go through that will enable you to discover that you cannot make it without Him. He knows how to place you in situations where you have no one else to turn to but Him. He knows how high to make the mountain for your climb or how deep the valley needs to be to bring about your change. He knows what life experiences and which storms will break our sinful wills, and will bring us ultimately into submission to Him. You can chalk it up to bad luck or bad karma if you desire. You will soon know and recognize it for the spiritual issue that it is, when your efforts to fix it, continue to fail and don't work. Gentlemen, this is what God calls brokenness, and it is designed to bring you back to Him.
So men, stop kicking against the bricks wasting time when you know you need to change. Stop denying that inner voice that attempts to hold you accountable for the bad lifestyle choices you continue to make. Stop this insanity of engaging in the same negative behaviors, day in and day out and expecting your life to change; to get better. Stop wrestling with the guilt that you carry for numerous despicable acts; that you can't talk about and that you attempt to hide. Call it what it is …..Sin…and then take action. Seek God's forgiveness!!!
For those of you men who have never had a relationship with God, it starts with accepting Jesus Christ as your Lord and Savior, surrendering your will to His, and upon doing so, walking in relationship and obedience to Him. This is the true message of the Gospel. Not just because it frees you from sin and its consequences; not just because it offers you eternal life in the here-in-after; but because it offers you hope now and life worth living. As we learn to walk and live obediently in His presence each day He promises to bless us. Tell me who couldn't use a blessing today!!!
For others of you who at one time called him Lord, and have strayed away, He calls for you to humble yourselves and pray. Upon confession of sin, repentance and the turning from the sin in your lives, scripture records that "God will hear from Heaven, forgive your sin and heal your land"…which means your lives, your families and your communities. Again, can you imagine how this will turn our community right side up and empower our people!!!
God is at work in us, reaching out with new and tender mercies each day, restoring hope and drawing us near to Him. Right now, God is drawing large numbers of African American men back to Him. These men have had God's word seeded in them, and after watering by other Godly servants and the constant inward tugging of God's Spirit, they are now ready to come back to Him, His Harvest!!! All over America, communities are seeing Black men, young and old, giving their lives to Jesus Christ. Others are experiencing spiritual renewal and worship anew as they rededicate their lives in service to Him.
In closing, as I reflect upon the things that I learned from my dad, I feel among other things, very blessed. He has taught me many things: how to set goals, how to value education, and how to serve my fellow man. He shaped my social conscience and Godly world view. My father instilled in me a genuine love for my people, and the need to take pride in my race. He taught me that as black men, we must stand for something. I have since learned "or we will fall for anything." I have really taken this last one to heart, for I believe that as Black men, as African American men, we influence everything; every facet of our society!!! Our Dr. Martin Luther Kings, our Medgar Evers, our W.E.B. Du Boises, our Booker T. Washingtons, our Frederick Douglasses, our Dr. Charles Drews, our Dr. George Edmund Haynes, our Carter Woodsons, our Henry Arthur Callises, our Elder Watson Diggs, our Frank Colemans,our Rev. Mordecai Johnsons, our Rev. Howard Thurmans, and our Rev. C. L. Franklins, are just a few of our most influential leaders from yester year. The list is numerous and goes on and on.… I can't help but think that at one time in our history as African American men, we got it right. We were our brother's keeper. That's encouraging, because it means that if we pay attention to our history and learn from it, we can get it right again.
Again, I am encouraged that as men we can "again" get it right. But, the time to do so is now. The time is now for this generation to realize that we also are our brother's keeper. The time is now for this generation to realize that we can impact and transform our communities through our Godly influence. The time is now for "ALL" of my African American brothers and sisters to unite under God and embrace their race, their uniqueness and their culture. The time is now for "ALL" to delight and take pride in the best of what our community offers to the World. In fact, the time is now for "All" of Black America to return to God. However, it starts first with us as African American men!!! IT'S TIME To come home AND REAP THE Blessings OF OBEDIENT GODLY LIVING!!!
Black men, African American men, come back home. Our God promises to forgive our sins against Him, and heal our lands……Come back home to God and together lets reap the benefits and the blessings of our obedience. Our African American families need you! Our African American communities need you! Our American nation needs you too!!!


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Q: R shiny - Multiple data manipulation (e.g. merge, combine, deriving new columns, reset row values per condition) within reactive section I would like to get some basic sense of putting all the data manipulation steps within the reactive session. The reason I have to do this is because the input files are reactive so they made all the new created data frames be reactive as well.
It is not working when outputting the combined dataset from 2 dynamic input sas datasets.
DAT_A:
A <- read.table(text = "
    ord, id, Score,DATE, VISIT
    1,001,23,2021-03-01,DAY 0
    2,001,26,2021-03-03,DAY 1
    3,001,45,2021-03-10,DAY 2
    4,001,41,2021-03-20,DAY 3
    5,001,67,2021-03-26,DAY 4", header = TRUE,sep = ",")

DAT_B:
DAT_B <- read.table(text = "
    ord, id, Weight,DATE
    1,002,100,2021-03-01
    2,002,100.5,2021-03-03
    3,002,101,2021-03-06
    4,002,103,2021-03-20
    5,002,102,2021-03-28", header = TRUE,sep = ",")

Shiny R:
library(shiny)
library(shinyFiles)

ui<-fluidPage(sidebarLayout(

  sidebarPanel(
  ),

  mainPanel(
    DTOutput("combine")
  )

))

server <- function(input,output,session){

  #dir <- reactive(input$dir)
  volumes <- getVolumes()
  shinyDirChoose(input=input, 'dir', roots=volumes, session=session)
  path1 <- reactive({
    parseDirPath(volumes, input$dir)
  })

  DAT_A <- eventReactive(path1(), {
    DAT_A <- data.frame(haven::read_sas(paste0(path1(), "DAT_A.sas7bdat")))
    DAT_A
  })

  DAT_B <- eventReactive(path1(), {
    DAT_B <- data.frame(haven::read_sas(paste0(path1(), "DAT_B.sas7bdat")))
    DAT_B
  })

  output$combine = renderDT({

    c_all <- bind_rows(DAT_A(), DAT_B())

    head(c_all())
  })

}
shinyApp(ui = ui, server = server)

A: You can use one fileInput with multiple=TRUE or two separate ones with multiple=FALSE.  The code below shows the latter way to do it.
library(shiny)
library(haven)

ui<-fluidPage(sidebarLayout(

  sidebarPanel(
    fileInput("sasdata1", "Choose a SAS dataset", multiple = FALSE, accept = ".sas7bdat"),
    fileInput("sasdata2", "Choose a second SAS dataset", multiple = FALSE, accept = ".sas7bdat")
  ),

  mainPanel(
    DTOutput("combine")
  )

))

server <- function(input,output,session){

  DAT_A <- reactive({
    req(input$sasdata1)
    inData1 <- input$sasdata1
    if (is.null(inData1)){ return(NULL) }
    mydata1 <- haven::read_sas(inData1$datapath)
  })

  DAT_B <- reactive({
    req(input$sasdata2)
    inData2 <- input$sasdata2
    if (is.null(inData2)){ return(NULL) }
    mydata2 <- haven::read_sas(inData2$datapath)
  })

  output$combine = renderDT({

    c_all <- bind_rows(DAT_A(), DAT_B())

    #head(c_all())
  })

}
shinyApp(ui = ui, server = server)

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UNCITRAL, ODR And India
Online Dispute Resolution (ODR) in India (ODR in India) has long remained in the pipeline due to lack of knowledge and absence of adequate will power to use Information and Communication Technology (ICT) for Dispute Resolution. Perhaps, it is a very bizarre idea for Indian Industry and Commercial Entities to use ODR for Dispute Resolution.
ODR can become a very effective Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) Mechanism (ADRM) in India. The present ADRM in India is governed by the outdated and problematic Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 (Act). Fortunately, Law Minister Veerappa Moily has shown his willingness to amend/reformulate the Act. However, it has already taken a long time and it may take another year or so to be finally introduced in the Parliament of India.
The real problem for the lack of development of ODR in India and Worldwide is due to absence of "Harmonised International Norms" in this regard. Even at the National Level, India is not at all enthusiastic regarding use of ICT for Legal and Judicial purposes.
Take the example of innovative and useful Project of E-Courts in India. E-Courts can greatly reduce the arrears of cases in India and would be great in bringing transparency and efficiency in Indian Judicial System. However, till the month of December 2010, we are still waiting for the establishment of first E-Court of India.
Similarly, the National Litigation Policy of India (NLPI) has not given enough attention to ICT related issues of Litigation and Dispute Resolution. For instance, brief mention of ODR and E-Courts could have made the Policy perfect. Nevertheless, the Policy is a good step in the right direction and may include E-Courts and ODR in the near Future.
At the International Level, United Nations Commission on International Trade Law (UNCITRAL) is working in the direction of providing a "Harmonised Legal Framework" for ODR. There are very few "ODR Providers" in India and, unfortunately, none of them are part of the recently constituted "Working Group on ODR" of UNCITRAL. This would "Drastically Reduce" the changes of "Adequate and Forceful Representation" to be made to the Government of India for suggesting use of ODR in India.
Till "Regional ODR Systems" are established, there is no sense and little hope of success of ODR in India. International Harmonisation would not serve the purpose in such situation as there would be "Inconsistent and Parallel Mechanisms" that would be operating and defying all Harmonisation efforts of UNCITRAL. Also UNCITRAL cannot make "Generic Norms" for all situations as there may be "Conflict of Interests" in cases of "Consumer Disputes". UNCITRAL has to do lots of work before ODR can be a Globally Accepted.
Dispute Resolution Method.
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International Harmonisation Of ODR Is Required
Online Dispute Resolution (ODR) is one of the most effective methods of dispute resolution. However, it has not received the attention that it deserves. Consequently, ODR is still in its infancy stage and is struggling hard to make a place for itself in the Global Dispute Resolution scenario.
Cross-Border E-Commerce and Online Dispute Resolution are now increasingly interrelated and E-Commerce can find a very good Dispute Resolution Mechanism in the form of ODR. However, there must be an "International Harmonisation" of the Legal Standards regarding ODR before it can be globally accepted.
Recently, International ODR Community has taken significant steps in this direction. In order to streamline Alternative Dispute resolution (ADR), Rules and Regulations have been amended and modified. For instance, UNCITRAL Arbitration Rules 2010 have been formulated by UNCITRAL, Singapore International Arbitration CentreRules (SIAC Rules 2010) have been enacted by SIAC, IBA has issued IBA Rules 2010 on taking of evidence in international arbitration, etc.
While these are remarkable advancements and steps yet they are "Regional" in nature. They do not assist in the "International Harmonisation of ODR". If other countries do not "Recognise" these Norms, ODR may not be "Globally Successful".
For instance, ODR in India is almost absent with only few ODR Service Providers in India. Since ODR is not a part of the Arbitration Law of India (Arbitration And Conciliation Act, 1996), there is little hope of using the same in near future. Further, while the Arbitration Act 1996 is itself in the process of reformulation yet there seems to be no hint of using ODR for the amended law. Even the National Litigation Policy of India (NLPI) failed to include crucial fields like ODR and E-Courts.
The United Nations Commission on International Trade Law (UNCITRAL) is working in the direction of providing a "Harmonised Legal Framework" for ODR. At its Forty-Third Session (New York, 21 June to 9 July 2010), the Commission considered a note by the Secretariat on the issue of ODR and entrusted the responsibilities of exploring the use of ODR to a "Working Group III".
A Working Group on ODR was constituted by UNCITRAL that would assist in the formulation of International Legal Standards for Online Dispute Resolution. However, none of the ODR Services Providers of India are part of the Working Group. In such a scenario there is little hope that "Adequate and Forceful Representation" would be made to the Government of India for suggesting use of ODR in India.
In short, although the efforts of International ODR Community are praiseworthy and reformative, they would not materialise in India for many more years due to inadequate and inappropriate representation from India.
International Legal Standards For Online Dispute Resolution
Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) in India (ADR in India) is primarily guided by the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996. It has been almost 14 years since the Act has been enacted and lots of economical, commercial and technological changes have taken place since then.
This is the main reason why Law Minister Dr. Veerappa Moily has suggested for bringing suitable amendments in the same. Even the National Litigation Policy of India (NLPI) has incorporated good provisions regarding effective use of ADR in India.
However, neither the NLPI nor any other statutory or administrative provisions has shown any interest in use of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) for dispute resolution. Naturally, Online Dispute Resolution (ODR) in India (ODR in India) does not exist.
The problem of ODR does not end here. Currently, there are few "Legal Standards" on ODR Worldwide. Further, there is no "Harmonised Model" that can be adopted by all the Nations. If Nations keep and use their respective country law for ODR purposes, the entire purpose of using ODR would be frustrated. This is so because there would be lots of "Conflicting Laws and Norms" that would frustrate the growth of ODR Worldwide.
It is now a widely accepted fact that traditional judicial mechanisms for legal recourse did not offer an adequate solution for cross-border electronic commerce disputes. The solution might reside in a global ODR system for small value, high volume B2B and B2C disputes.
The United Nations Commission on International Trade Law (UNCITRAL) is working in the direction of providing a "Harmonised Legal Framework" for ODR. At its forty-third session (New York, 21 June to 9 July 2010), the Commission considered a note by the Secretariat on the issue of ODR and constituted a "Working Group III" on ODR in this regard.
The 22nd session of the Working Group III would be held on 13-17 December 2010 at Vienna. Among other issues, it would consider preparation of legal standards on ODR. This is the trickiest business as countries like India are not prepared for the present "ODR Regime". Popular support at the National level of India is required before any such initiative can succeed in India.
In the absence of any "Harmonised Law", ODR is bound to fail. UNCITRAL has already started the ball rolling by seeking the support of representatives of almost all the countries all over the World, including India. Although the intentions are good yet there is a "Severe Lacuna" in this approach. Along with the "Institutions" who are part of the Working Group III, the UNCITRAL must extent its reach by including those Organisations or Firms or even Individuals who possess expertise in this regard. For instance, in India there are very few "ODR Providers" and none of them are part of the "Working Group III". In such circumstances, legal standards for ODR in India cannot be formulated as the ODR experts have already been excluded from this exercise. The "Institutional Framework" of UNCITRAL may not allow inclusion of Organisations/Firms/Individuals, but without their active support this ODR exercise may not succeed.
We at Perry4Law and Perry4Law Techno Legal Base (PTLB) are working in the direction of making ODR in India a success. We are providing ADR and ODR Trainings in India so that the "Culture" and "Legislative Framework" for effective ADR and ODR can be developed in India.
We wish all the best to UNCITRAL and its Working Group III and hope that their efforts and initiatives would materialise into a "Globally Accepted ODR Framework".
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Online Dispute Resolution In India
Online dispute resolution (ODR) is one of the most effective methods of dispute resolution. However, in the absence of international harmonisation and lack of technical expertise, ODR has still not achieved what it could have achieved.
Online dispute resolution in India (ODR in India) is not even at its infancy stage. In fact, it does not exist at all. This is so because the legislature of India is not very comfortable with technology related issues.
For instance, information and communication technology (ICT) has not been a part of either the legal system of India or the judicial system of India. Till August 2010 India does not has even a single e-court.
Lawyers and judges are neither conversant nor very comfortable with the ICT related issues and technology laws. Very few of them are aware about the cyber law of India. They are also not aware of the benefits of ICT and e-governance in the sound legal and judicial purposes.
So much so that we at Perry4Law and Perry4Law Techno Legal Base (PTLB) are managing the exclusive e-courts training and consultancy Centre of India. This initiative is very comprehensive in nature and would strengthen the e-courts in India and ODR in India.
However, the ultimate call is for the Law Minister Veerappa Moily to take. For some reasons he has not considered the use of ICT for legal and judicial reforms of India. Even the National Litigation Policy of India (NLPI) suggested by him lacks ICT strengthening.
India needs to take care of many aspects if it wishes to become an Arbitration Hub of the World. It cannot expect to be the same for international commercial arbitration till it adopts both technology as well as an effective legislative framework.
The Arbitration and Conciliation Act 1996 urgently needs suitable amendments, perhaps a reenactment, keeping in mind the contemporary requirements and International standards.
India has waited for a long and it is high time for it to take some real, effective and actual steps in the directions of international commercial arbitration, ODR and e-courts.
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Legal and Judicial Systems Of India Need Innovative Methods
Indian judiciary is under tremendous pressure and the increasing backlog of cases is further adding stress to its already stressed functioning. No matter how many courts we open and no matter how many judges we recruit, this backlog of cases would keep on increasing. This is so because our legal and judicial system is deficient and defective.
The legal system is defective as it provides breeding ground for excessive, redundant and fruitless litigation. The governmental departments are in a "compulsive habit" of dragging cases up to the Supreme Court level even though they need not be filed at the very first stage themselves. There are no efforts taken to use alternative dispute resolution (ADR) mechanisms like arbitration, conciliation, mediation, etc to settle cases out of court.
The judicial system is defective as it allows these redundant cases to be filed and dragged up to the level of Supreme Court. No sincere and serious efforts are undertaken to divert civil disputes to ADR mechanisms. The judicial system is also lethargic to adopt and use information and communication technology (ICT) for dispute resolution and effective justice administration.
The truth is that India needs innovative methods to tackle increasing backlog of cases and future cases. At least two innovative methods can be adopted by Indian judiciary. The first one pertains to adoption of online dispute resolution (ODR) mechanisms in India. Till now not even ADR has been properly used in India so using ODR seems to be a distant dream.
Secondly, nothing is more effective than use of e-courts in India. Till the month of August 2010 we are still waiting for the establishment of first e-court in India. India is really confused between computerised courts and e-courts. Whereas India has few computerised courses it has no e-court till now.
There is an urgent need of bringing suitable legal and judicial reforms in India and innovative concepts like ODR and E-Courts can go a long way in achieving this objective. The National Litigation Policy of India (NLPI) has also unfortunately failed to accommodate these innovative concepts. Law Minister Veerappa Moily must include these innovative methods in the amended NLPI as soon as possible.
Labels: ADR IN INDIA, ALTERNATIVE DISPUTE RESOLUTION IN INDIA, E-COURTS IN INDIA, JUDICIAL REFORMS IN INDIA, LEGAL REFORMS IN INDIA., ODR IN INDIA, ONLINE DISPUTE RESOLUTION IN INDIA
Online Dispute Resolution And Cross Border E-Commerce Transactions
Online dispute resolution (ODR) essentially involves innovative use of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) to resolve disputes. ODR is an improvement of the traditional alternative dispute resolution (ADR) mechanisms like arbitration, mediation, conciliations, etc. Although all these forms of ADR mechanism are still used in ODR yet the main difference is that of technology.
Being technology driven, ODR is a very wide field. It can be used for resolving various interpersonal disputes including consumer to consumer disputes (C2C) or marital separation; to court disputes and interstate conflicts. However, the most significant use of ODR is its application to e-commerce. In particular ODR is most suitable for resolving disputes arising out of business to consumer (B2C) and business to business (B2B) online transactions.
ODR is also conducive for resolving disputes between parties that are residing in far away and opposite countries of the World. In this ICT connected World, ODR is increasingly used for resolving disputes arising out of cross-border electronic commerce transactions, including B2B and B2C transactions.
However, ODR cannot succeed in the absence of harmonised legal and regulatory framework. There must be a common standard and best practices for ODR to succeed. Similarly, another key factor for the success of ODR is efficient enforcement. Without efficient enforcement ODR would lack the appeal to the parties to adopt ODR for dispute resolution.
Although the journey of ODR has begun yet it has still to cover a long gap. At Perry4Law we would always strive for the betterment of ODR in general and parties to the dispute in particular. Our specialised Techno Legal Segment Perry4Law Techno Legal Base (PTLB) has been working in the sphere of "International Harmonisation" regarding ODR.
We are not only providing Techno Legal ODR Services but are also working in the direction of Research, Training, Education and Policy Making regarding ADR and ODR. We hope our initiatives and efforts would prove useful for all concerned.
Posted by PTLB at 11:30 AM
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Online Dispute Resolution Got Techno Legal Boost
Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) is an important method of speedier, economic and effective dispute resolution. Information and communication technology (ICT) has further increased the efficiency and benefits of ADR. Now the newer concepts like Cyber Arbitration, Cyber Mediation, Online Dispute Resolution (ODR), etc have emerged.
Trans border E-Commerce activities and business activities mandate that there must be an effective, timely and suitable ADR and ODR mechanism in place where business have to be established. This correlation of foreign direct investment and ADR and ODR is not only direct but also very remunerative. Absence of effective ADR and ODR mechanism may prove detrimental to the valuable foreign exchange.
Perry4Law is managing exclusive Techno Legal ADR and ODR Services in India and World wide. Further, Perry4Law Techno Legal Base (PTLB) is also managing the best techno Legal ADR and ODR Research and Training Centre of India and World wide. The best part is that these ADR and ODR initiatives have been "Integrated" with an allied and very promising field known as E-Courts.
To provide holistic and coordinating activities regarding ADR and ODR, Perry4Law and PTLB have launched the most comprehensive Techno Legal Initiatives of the World. This initiative is combining all the possible aspects of Techno Legal Field at a "Single Platform".The only requirement that remained was a Blog through which we can share our ideas, projects, initiatives, collaborative activities, etc. With the present platform even this has been achieved.
Persons or institutions interested in having a joint project, sponsorship, partnership, tie up, association, memorandum of understanding (MOU), etc may contact us in this regard.
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First Bible for Éxnet Sur people of Western Paraguay
Posted on: May 6, 2016 1:13 PM
In our language; in our hands: Holding the Bible in Enxet Sur are members of the translation team Asuncion Rojas Severo (a former CMS Latin partner) and Martin Rojas.
Photo Credit: CMS
Related Categories: Bible, Bp Peter Bartlett, CMS, indigenous, Paraguay, South America
[ACNS, by Gavin Drake] The completion of a 25-year translation project has resulted in the first Éxnet Sur Bible translation for the Southern Enxet people, an indigenous group from the Gran Chaco region of western Paraguay. The work is the result of a collaboration between the Anglican Church of Paraguay, the Church Mission Society (CMS) Anglican mission agency, and the Paraguayan Bible Society.
The Bishop of Paraguay, the Rt Revd Peter Bartlett, marked the publication of the first Enxet Bible – which comes 19 years after the first version of an Enxet New Testament was completed – at a ceremony last month.
The translation project was led by CMS mission partner Tim Curtis, who has devoted over 25 years of his life to the project. "We felt emotional and then went quiet as we took stock of what it means to hold the Bible in our hands," he told CMS. "People have been waiting for a long time for this Bible with great expectations."
Enxet, or Southern Lengua as it is sometimes called, is one of more than a dozen indigenous languages spoken in Paraguay. The only indigenous language officially recognised is Guaraní, which is spoken by around 90 per cent of the country's population. The other major language in the country is Spanish.
From L-R: Ruben Narvez and Pedro Escobar of the Paraguayan Bible Society celebrate the launch with Tim Curtis and the Bishop of Paraguay, the Rt Revd Peter Bartlett.
Photo: CMS
Work to produce Christian material in the Enxet language began around 100 years ago when Anglican missionaries developed a script for the local people. Today there are around 9,000 Enxet speakers and the language is frequently used in prayers and worship in churches across the Paraguayan Chaco.
"The Southern Enxet people number 9,000 and now with the Bible in their own language each person can read about the love of God for themselves," Tim Curtiss said. "I believe that that is worth devoting 25 years of my life for."
Now that the Bible translation is complete, the team have turned their attention to producing audio resources and will focus on developing teaching materials to supplement the Bible translation.
At a recent confirmation service, for 120 new believers, Bishop Bartlett outlined the difficulties indigenous believers face: "Standing up and being counted as a Christian is not easy in the Paraguayan Chaco, where life is seen through the distinct lens of the spirit world and the spiritual powers of the shaman, which are often feared yet also sought out in times of crisis"
For much of the 20th century Paraguay was ruled by military dictatorships and authoritarian governments but in recent years Christianity has begun to prosper among the indigenous population of the Chaco, where there are many churches.
CMS say that four thousand copies of the new translation have been printed: "by removing the language barrier church leaders hope the new translation, will not only deepen the faith of indigenous believers but address the overall level of literacy which is poor across the region," they said.


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Q: Best way to create custom html joomla link I'm new to Joomla , just want to understanding the best way to implement this.
http://jsfiddle.net/PSYCKIC/JyKJf/
The IDEA is to use that as a link , i click there and lead me to a article or link. (didn't include the javascript in the example)
PROBLEMS :
-I was doing as a custom HTML, but the problem probably have to use javascript for the link but when i save it save without javascript (and probably it a little hardcoded)
-  doesnt work for div
LOOKING the best way:
1) Have some ideas , one was to create a module, or something where i just put the image , link of the article and then is always automatically ( but not sure how to import javascript/jquery trough modules ANY HELP? Someone can help me building?)
2) any good module already created for this?
3) Tutorial than can help me understand?
Like a solution where i have possibility to reuse the code not hardcoded.
Thanks in advance.

A: There are some Joomla extentions which allow to insert into joomla site any code
http://extensions.joomla.org/extensions/edition/custom-code-in-modules/8651
http://extensions.joomla.org/extensions/edition/custom-code-in-modules/2861
If you want to include such code into article, you have to publish module in any position and then use this shotrcode {loadposition _any_position_}.
I hope it will be helpfull

A: Which Joomla Version are you using?
You have to disable the built in filtering of joomla and your editor:
http://www.tutorials2learn.com/2010/02/cms/fix-tinymce-editor-strips-flash-embed-code-joomla/
for your eitor, go to plugins -> editor -> options -> filter onload ...
you dont need an extra extension for just a simple javascript link


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Granddaughter of Queen Elizabeth II Marries During Pandemic
Princess Beatrice, granddaughter of Queen Elizabeth II, and ninth in line of succession to the British throne, married property tycoon Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi during the pandemic. The wedding was in accordance with all relevant Government Guidelines concerning the coronavirus. The small ceremony took place at The Royal Chapel of All Saints at Royal Lodge in Windsor and was attended by only close friends and family, including Beatrice's grandparents, Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip.
People probably don't think about the origins of wedding attire that most of us have come to know today, but the royals have been a far more significant influence on wedding apparel's conceptual vision, thank you might think. Members of the royal family have been trendsetters in bridal fashion for nearly a century and a half, starting with Queen Victoria's iconic white silk wedding dress in 1840 when she married Prince Albert. Victoria's white wedding dress was an unusual choice at the time when most brides opted for colored fabrics, but white has since become the traditional color of bridal gowns around the globe. Since the time of Victoria and Albert's nuptials, royal brides have commonly worn their own similar, but personalized version of her famous white, long-sleeved gown containing lace and a full train.
In 1923 Lady Elizabeth Bowes Lyon, the late Queen Mother, wore a white loose-fitted gown, as was popular throughout the 1910s and 20s, with intricate lace detailing, a lace train, and long veil (photo on page 87). Following Lady Elizabeth's example, each generation of royal brides has had their dress designed based on their personal preferences, current fashion trends, and sometimes even world events. For instance, when Queen Elizabeth II was married to Philip Mountbatten, Duke of Edinburgh in 1947, shortly after the end of the Second World War, she wore a high-necked cream-colored dress embellished with 10,000 pearls and a 13-foot embroidered train, said to be symbolic of rebirth and growth after the war.
Making fashion history once again, Princess Diana wore what is considered to be one of the "Most Influential British Royal Wedding Dresses of All Time" (according to Time magazine). Her gown was made of ivory silk taffeta and antique lace containing '80s-style puffy sleeves, a fashion hit of the decade (photo on page 85). Likewise, thirty years and a generation later, Kate Middleton, during her wedding to Prince William, gained high praise from an adoring public with her choice in bride couture. From their wedding almost ten years ago to present times, the Duchess of Cambridge has been known for her refined and impeccably polished fashion sense while maintaining a willingness to follow well-established and respected traditional protocols. She gracefully wore a more modern, sleek style, but the traditional long sleeves, fabrics and lacework remained a key feature of her ensemble. The dress was beloved by many, and long-sleeved gowns became an extremely popular choice for brides across the world following the 2011 ceremony (photo on page 87). Kate has chartered forward on her new found royal journey, and her characteristic elegance continues to be highly regarded when it comes to representing international fashion even today. Another notable illustration of sophistication, during the 2018 wedding of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle – Meghan wore a pure white, boat neck gown with three-quarter length sleeves, a full train, and a long, lace veil (photo on page 88). She chose to include a symbolic element to the design as well: her veil was hand-embroidered with flowers representing the 53 countries of the Commonwealth, plus a poppy for her home state of California, and a wintersweet, which grows in the garden of Nottingham Cottage.
Fast forward to July of 2020, Princess Beatrice wore a beautiful vintage gown, on loan from her grandmother, Queen Elizabeth II. Wearing vintage as opposed to enlisting a couturier to craft a custom-made wedding dress was Beatrice's first break with what is commonly expected of royals. The gown was made by Norman Hartnell, a well-established designer of the 20th century and a go-to for the Windsors. This was quite a departure from the mainstream designers responsible for previous brides' wedding dresses, including Alexander McQueen, who crafted Kate's, and Givenchy's Clara Waight Keller, who made Meghan's. Moreover, unlike the others, the one worn by Princess Beatrice contained short sleeves and no lace. Beatrice did, however, pay tribute to her royal heritage not only in the borrowed gown from Queen Elizabeth II, but also by wearing Queen Mary's diamond fringe tiara, the same one the Queen wore on her own wedding day. Beatrice's ensemble was put on display at Windsor Castle encased in glass for preservation purposes, to add to those who came before her. When exhibits open again, fans and admirers will be able to go and see for themselves - the beautifully woven, intricate details of this royal garment. Although it may have been an unexpected departure from royal wedding style, Beatrice was stunning in her vintage gown, and her unanticipated look was perfect for a wedding during such challenging times.


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Q: Find out how much time a process spent in it self The time command can be used to get an estimate of CPU time for a given job. However, it appears that its output includes the time spent in child processes. Is there a way to get the time spent in the parent process only.

A: getrusage(2) offers RUSAGE_SELF or RUSAGE_CHILDREN; a calling shell could only use RUSAGE_CHILDREN which would include your process and also the children of that process. Therefore as Stéphane Chazelas points out your process would need to call getrusage(RUSAGE_SELF, &usage) from within itself, which if your process cannot be edited to do that would have to happen via some LD_PRELOAD trick.
Another option would be to use DTrace or here SystemTap type kernel profiling facilities to report usage at process exit time; the following reports all process exit values:
probe kprocess.exit {
    printf("%s[%d]: %s\n  %s\n  %s\n\n",
      execname(), pid(), cmdline_str(),
      task_time_string(),
      proc_mem_string()
    );
}

we could also profile a specific PID or executable name with appropriate code, here again with SystemTap:
probe kprocess.exit {
    if (pid() != target()) next;
    printf("%s[%d]: %s\n", execname(), pid(), task_time_string());
}

Though this may require extra testing to confirm what happens when a process is instead killed by signal, etc.


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Uganda's Investment Opportunities
Leave a Comment / investing in africa / By Amne
Uganda's Investment Opportunities – African countries have been known to individually as well as collectively possess breathtaking features like wildlife, beautiful beaches, historic landmarks, and natural resources haven. Uganda happens to be one of those fully blessed countries
Uganda is seated sweetly in the middle of the East African region. It is flanked to the north by Sudan, the United Republic of Tanzania in the south, Kenya in the east, DRC in the west, and Rwanda in the Southwest.
The landlocked position of the country gives it the strategic edge to be the hub for investment and trade in the region and because of this, the country enjoys the best of trade partnerships that only further boost the country's trade market and open it up for more business.
Investment in the area is very free because all sectors available for possible investments are open and because of its location in the middle of thriving economies, there is free movement of capital funds to and from the nation.
The investment opportunities in Uganda include the production of Agro-based products, ICT, Tourism, mineral resources, construction, and so on.
Why Invest in Uganda?
Ranked the 8th freest economy in 2019. The economy is basically a business operating nation that has its policies and laws lax enough to accommodate any kind of investor and investing opportunity. The minimum investment capital that is needed by an investor to invest in Uganda is $100,000.
To further prove that the country is the perfect zone for foreign investors. It has enjoyed stable economic and political weather and it only consistently continues to improve.
Apart from the above, the Ugandan government created a one-stop center (OSC) that registers businesses and controls licensing under the Ugandan Investment Authority. Some of its duties are ;
Tax Advice and Registration Support
Immigration and work permit issues
Land acquisition and Verification
Environmental Compliance and approvals and so on.
Because all these services and more are provided all in one place, the investors find that they save time and money. This only allows for a fast track of the licensing of projects and with that implementation is swift.
Now, knowing how easy the Ugandan government has made it for investors, here are some of the top-tier sectors to invest in.
What to Invest it in, in Uganda
Oil is one of the world's greatest resources because its refining leads to the production of other products that are greatly beneficial to those who use it, either directly or indirectly.
The effects of having Oil in a country include, increase in productivity levels, increase in export, reduction in the cost of running a business, better standard of living as well as an increase in job opportunities. It ultimately leads to the economic growth of a nation
It's no news that just recently Uganda discovered about 3.5 billion barrels of oil located off lake Albert. Which sits on the nation's border with the DRC. It is estimated that the DRC's section of the lake may hold about 2 billion barrels of oil.
The President of Uganda also has plans for his country's side of the lake as he plans to build a pipeline. It goes from this country's oil-filled and links up to Lamu's port in Kenya, which is off the northern coast of Kenya
The source of oil could lead to more energy resources for the people of Uganda. The country is home to more than 45.71 million people in Uganda, who massively use petroleum resources.
This newfound source of energy could also lead to a lot of FDI inflows which boost the country's economy.
The agricultural sector in any nation is the heart of all operations. The people of a nation are sustained by its source of food. But like many other East African countries, Uganda exports its agricultural natural resources and in return receives revenue that it can channel into other underdeveloped sectors of its economy.
Uganda possesses a rich and fertile soil that produces a lot of agro-based products, some of which include; Tea, Cotten, Tobacco, cereals, oilseeds, fresh and preserved fruits, vegetables and nuts, essential oils, orchids, etc. They are one of the leading producers of coffee and bananas in the world.
Exporting these products that are more than readily available in the country would give its production more value as well as the investors.
Investment opportunities such as commercial farming and value-added supply of agriculture manuring and the establishment of cold storage facilities and so on are available in the country.
Like many East African, the country's large mineral deposits are largely unexploited. some of their minerals materials include; gold, oil, high-grade tin, wolfram, salt, beryllium, cobalt, kaolin, iron ore, glass sand, and uranium
Gold exists in many areas of the country like Busaia at the east, Buhweju, and Kigezi at the west. The demand for mineral resources such as iron and steel is rising because of the need to develop fractures projects in energy, in building railways, and in oil and gas plants.
This sector of the economy is still underdeveloped and as such would enjoy the presence of foreign investors.
Like many countries in the east enjoying the growth and boom of the ICT sector, Uganda ICT has become one of the most vibrant and most promising ICT sectors in the east.
Because of how supportive the government is to the investing community, numerous opportunities have opened up. This allows more digital advancements and skills development in the country. And as such, the country is always up to date with the current trends of the world.
Like the other countries in East Africa, investment in tourism is a major source of revenue to the country as well as to its investors.
Having a solid tourism industry will only aid the expansion of the country in the world's eye. It's this goal that Uganda is aiming for as it fits develops its tourism sector by accommodating and accepting more and more foreign investors
In Uganda lies the Source of the longest river in the world; the river Nile. It is this beautiful stretch of water that offers the best experience for white-water rafting in the world.
The country also shares the home of the second-largest freshwater lake in the world with Kenya and Tanzania. It also holds Lake Bunyonyi which is the world's 3rd deepest lake that exists in the world.
In the aspect of wildlife, about 50% of the world's Gorillas live in Uganda.
It also holds other animals in its wild forests such as lions.
The investment opportunities that exist in these countries for tourism are numerous and some are
Building of resorts
Construction of domestic air transport
Wildlife and forest resorts/lodges
One of the essentials for promoting a brand/product is packaging. How well a product is packaged determines how customers will be attracted to it. Customers are mostly attracted to packaging that is of good quality. So the better the quality the more likely the product will get purchased.
Because of poor packaging, a lot of Ugandan products are losing out on many opportunities in bigger and larger markets. The problem is that the packing from Uganda does not meet international standards.
Now, before products like fresh juices, nuts, honey, chemicals, and even herbal medicine, and so on can compete internationally, regionally, and nationally the quality of its packaging has to be top-notch.
This is why the country needs more foreign investment in this sector of the economy to develop companies that produce quality packaging.
But the companies that package goods in the country are most interested in plastics and their by-products. Such companies include;
This will not only bring job opportunities and boost the country's economy, but it will also increase the number of opportunities Ugandan products can seize in international markets.
Any company in search of quality and customized packaging usually imports them from other countries like South Africa, China, and Kenya.
Entering the Ugandan market.
As already stated, the Uganda government has made it pretty easy for foreign investors to easily invest in its country by providing things like one-stop centers and low investment requirement costs.
But some foreign investors are peculiar and may need some assistance in navigating through the setting up process of their Enterprise.
It is at this point that the Shikana legal and investment advisory group can assist. With their knowledge of the investment environment and years of doing business in the country.
They would safely provide the investors with important information to help their business as well as provide them with the best strategies to enter the market and navigate policies and laws.
Uganda, the pearl of Africa has within it amazing and yet to be tapped sectors that are rich in value.
Its people are bright, smart, and hard-working as a lot of the population are youths.
And with the help of a company like the Shikana group, investing in Africa is simply a knock away from answering


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Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. Reports Second Quarter Fiscal 2006 Financial Results; Results Include $26.3 Million Charge for Asset Write-Offs and Studio Closures; Federal Trade Commission Concludes Inquiry
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NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--June 8, 2006--Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. (NASDAQ:TTWO) today announced financial results for its second quarter ended April 30, 2006.
Net revenues for the second quarter were $265.1 million compared to $222.1 million for the second quarter of fiscal 2005. Net loss for the quarter was $50.4 million or $0.71 per share compared to a net loss of $8.2 million or $0.12 per share in the prior year's second quarter. The fiscal 2006 second quarter results include a charge of $26.3 million, or $0.24 per share on a tax effected basis, for asset write-offs and studio closures related to the Company's cost saving initiatives as described below.
Net revenues for the six months ended April 30, 2006 were $530.1 million compared to $724.5 million for the same period a year ago. Net loss for the first six months was $79.5 million compared to net income of $47.1 million in the comparable period last year. Net loss per share was $1.12 for the first six months compared to net income per diluted share of $0.67 in the prior year's first six months. In addition to the charge discussed above for the Company's asset write-offs and studio closures, Take-Two's loss per share for the three and six months ended April 30, 2006 includes the impact of adopting SFAS 123(R), requiring the expensing of employee stock options beginning on November 1, 2005.
In addition to the challenging comparison to the strong sales of Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas in the comparable period last year, Take-Two attributed the lower year to date results to continued retail weakness for video game software and lower retail pricing during the holiday selling season in both North America and Europe, as the industry began to transition to new hardware platforms. While revenues for the second quarter of fiscal 2006 exceeded levels in the prior year second quarter, the Company's profitability in the recent quarter was impacted by a variety of factors, including the significant percentage of publishing revenues from co-published and licensed titles which generally have lower margins than internally owned, internally developed titles.
Responding to the current difficult business environment and market conditions, the Company has taken steps to reduce costs, resulting in asset write-offs and studio closings. Take-Two realized non-cash charges in the second quarter of $24.3 million related to the write-off of several titles in development and certain trademarks and acquired intangibles, and incurred severance and other costs of $2 million from the closure of two development studios. The Company expects to incur additional costs of approximately $3 million in the third quarter related to the closure of a third development studio, and approximately $3 million in the aggregate during the third and fourth quarters for the relocation of the Company's international publishing headquarters to Geneva, Switzerland. The Company continues to expect to return to profitability in its fourth quarter of fiscal 2006.
Conclusion of FTC Inquiry
Take-Two also announced that the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has concluded its previously announced inquiry regarding the advertising claims for Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas following the re-rating of the title by the Entertainment Software Rating Board. In June, Take-Two and its wholly-owned publishing label Rockstar Games, entered into an Agreement with the FTC containing a Consent Order under which the Company agreed to settle all outstanding matters pending before the FTC. No penalties or fines have been assessed under the Consent Order. Among other things, the Consent Order provides that the Company shall not misrepresent a video game's ratings or content descriptors and that the Company shall implement a system to ensure that all game content is reviewed in connection with submissions to ratings authorities. The Consent Order and an accompanying Complaint are subject to a 30-day period for public comment ending July 10, 2006 and final approval by the FTC.
Second Quarter Highlights
Take-Two's second quarter results were led by sales of The Elder Scrolls(R) IV: Oblivion(TM) for PC and the Xbox 360(TM) video game and entertainment system from Microsoft, a title co-published by 2K and Bethesda Softworks. Other leading 2K titles in the quarter included Major League Baseball(R) 2K6, Top Spin 2 and 24: The Game. Rockstar Games' largest contributors to the quarter's results included Grand Theft Auto: Liberty City Stories for the PSP(TM) (PlayStation(R)Portable) system, Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas for the PlayStation(R)2 computer entertainment system, a Greatest Hits title, and Midnight Club 3: DUB Edition REMIX for the PlayStation 2, also a Greatest Hits title.
Revenues at the Company's Jack of All Games distribution business decreased year over year in the second quarter due primarily to reduced sales of current generation hardware and software products and a decrease in average selling prices of interactive entertainment products as the industry transitions to next-generation platforms. However, hardware and accessory revenues increased year over year due to the introduction and increased availability of Xbox 360 hardware.
Fiscal 2006 third quarter releases that have already shipped include Rockstar Games presents Table Tennis for Xbox 360. Rockstar also released Grand Theft Auto: Liberty City Stories for PlayStation 2 in North America; the title will be in European stores on June 23rd. 2K shipped The Da Vinci Code for current generation console systems and PC in conjunction with the release of the Columbia Pictures feature film in May. 2K's third quarter lineup also includes Prey for PC and Xbox 360, along with Sid Meier's Civilization IV: Warlords, the first expansion pack for the critically acclaimed Sid Meier's Civilization IV, and CivCity: Rome, both for PC.
Additional products planned for 2006 from Rockstar Games include Grand Theft Auto: Vice City Stories for the PSP, scheduled for October release, an additional PSP title based on another premier brand, and Bully.
2K's fall/winter releases include Sid Meier's Railroads!, Stronghold Legends and Dungeon Siege II: Broken World, all for PC; Dungeon Siege: Throne of Agony for the PSP; and Family Guy for current generation console systems, based on the hit Twentieth Century Fox television series. 2K Sports has various titles planned including NBA 2K7, NHL 2K7, College Hoops 2K7, and additional products based on the Major League Baseball license. Global Star is planning Family Feud for multiple platforms, among other titles.
For 2007 and 2008, the Company anticipates a strong next generation lineup from Rockstar Games including the simultaneous launch of Grand Theft Auto IV on PlayStation(R)3 computer entertainment system and Xbox 360 in October 2007, along with sequels to several of Rockstar's other successful franchises. Additionally, Rockstar will provide exclusive episodic content for Xbox Live(R). 2K's 2007 releases will include the PC and next generation console title BioShock from 2K's Irrational Games development studio; The Darkness for next generation platforms based on the popular Top Cow Productions' comic book franchise; and Ghost Rider for current generation systems, based on the Marvel Super Hero and upcoming feature film scheduled for release in spring 2007. For 2007 and 2008, 2K Sports anticipates a solid lineup of sports titles based on licenses with Major League Baseball, the National Basketball Association, the National Hockey League and the National Collegiate Athletic Association, as well as proprietary unlicensed sports brands including tennis and boxing games.
Paul Eibeler, President and Chief Executive Officer, stated, "While near-term financial results continue to be impacted by the console transition, we are confident that we have positioned Take-Two for the long-term by streamlining our organization while maintaining an extremely talented global development team. We will continue to focus on creating compelling content, operating in a cost-efficient manner as we navigate the console transition, and aligning our resources to drive improved financial performance in 2007 and beyond."
Take-Two will host a conference call today at 4:30 pm Eastern Time to review fiscal 2006 second quarter results. The call can be accessed by dialing (877) 407-0984 or (201) 689-8577. A live listen-only webcast of the call is available by visiting http://ir.take2games.com and a replay will be available following the call at the same location.
About Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc.
Headquartered in New York City, Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. is an integrated global developer, marketer, distributor and publisher of interactive entertainment software games and accessories for the PC, PlayStation(R) game console, PlayStation(R)2 computer entertainment system, PSP(TM) (PlayStation(R)Portable) system, Xbox(R) and Xbox 360(TM) video game and entertainment systems from Microsoft, Nintendo GameCube(TM), Nintendo DS(TM) and Game Boy(R) Advance. The Company publishes and develops products through its wholly owned labels Rockstar Games, 2K and 2K Sports, and Global Star Software; and distributes products in North America through its Jack of All Games subsidiary. Take-Two also manufactures and markets video game accessories in Europe, North America and the Asia Pacific region through its Joytech subsidiary. The Company maintains sales and marketing offices in Cincinnati, New York, Toronto, London, Paris, Munich, Madrid, Milan, Sydney, Breda (Netherlands), Auckland, Shanghai and Tokyo. Take-Two's common stock is publicly traded on NASDAQ under the symbol TTWO. For more corporate and product information please visit our website at www.take2games.com.
Safe Harbor Statement under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995: This press release contains forward-looking statements made in reliance upon the safe harbor provisions of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. The statements contained herein which are not historical facts are considered forward-looking statements under federal securities laws. Such forward-looking statements are based on the beliefs of our management as well as assumptions made by and information currently available to them. The Company has no obligation to update such forward-looking statements. Actual results may vary significantly from these forward-looking statements based on a variety of factors. These important factors are described in the Company's Form 10-Q for the quarter ended January 31, 2006 in the section entitled "Cautionary Statement and Risk Factors".
Consolidated Condensed Statements of Operations
For the three months and six months ended April 30, 2006 and 2005
(In thousands, except per share data)
Three months ended     Six months ended
April 30,             April 30,
2006       2005         2006       2005
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Net revenues              $265,122   $222,068    $ 530,103   $724,542
Product costs             130,940    123,504      291,793    360,989
Royalties                  82,282     21,938      115,149    102,147
costs                     34,128      4,780       49,722      8,985
Total cost of goods
sold                   247,350    150,222      456,664    472,121
Gross profit             17,772     71,846       73,439    252,421
Selling and marketing      32,194     36,275       73,838     87,206
administrative            33,705     28,705       72,158     57,392
Research and development   16,097     13,785       33,806     37,202
amortization              12,944      5,102       19,595      9,888
expenses                94,940     83,867      199,397    191,688
Income (loss) from
operations             (77,168)   (12,021)    (125,958)    60,733
Interest income, net             4      1,164          257      1,704
Income (loss) before
income taxes           (77,164)   (10,857)    (125,701)    62,437
income taxes              (26,791)    (2,671)     (46,206)    15,374
Net income (loss)      $(50,373)  $ (8,186)   $ (79,495)  $ 47,063
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Per share data:
Basic:
Weighted average common
shares outstanding      70,979     70,112       70,890     69,365
Net income (loss) per
share - Basic         $  (0.71)  $  (0.12)   $   (1.12)  $   0.68
Diluted:
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share - Diluted       $  (0.71)  $  (0.12)   $   (1.12)  $   0.67
OTHER INFORMATION         Three months ended       Six months ended
April 30,              April 30,
Publishing                   75%        66%          68%        69%
Distribution                 25%        34%          32%        31%
North America                72%        70%          72%        67%
International                28%        30%          28%        33%
revenue mix
Microsoft Xbox 360           39%         0%          26%         0%
PC                           21%        11%          17%         5%
Sony PlayStation 2           20%        58%          24%        80%
Sony PSP                      8%         0%          19%         0%
Microsoft Xbox                6%        27%           6%        12%
Nintendo Handhelds            3%         1%           2%         1%
Accessories and other         3%         3%           6%         2%
Consolidated Condensed Balance Sheets
As of April 30, 2006 (unaudited) and October 31, 2005
(In thousands, except share data)
ASSETS                                     April 30,     October 31,
2006            2005
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Cash and cash equivalents               $   141,068    $    107,195
Accounts receivable, net of allowances
of $87,820 and $69,904 at April 30,
2006 and October 31, 2005, respectively    130,328         198,068
Inventories                                  91,820         136,227
Software development costs                   69,431          88,826
Licenses                                      4,253           7,651
Prepaid taxes and taxes receivable           69,854          40,307
Prepaid expenses and other current
assets                                      27,772          24,025
Deferred tax assets                          38,319          10,943
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Total current assets                  572,845         613,242
Fixed assets, net                              49,796          48,617
Software development costs, net of current
portion                                       27,183          19,602
Licenses, net of current portion                4,984           2,330
Goodwill                                      190,491         179,893
Intangibles, net                               48,916          58,666
Deferred tax assets                             7,784           5,506
Other assets                                    4,018           5,020
Total assets                      $   906,017    $    932,876
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Accounts payable                        $   108,216    $    133,353
liabilities                                135,508          90,702
Income taxes payable                         14,361          10,220
Total current liabilities             258,085         234,275
Other long-term liabilities                       403           2,467
Total liabilities                     258,488         236,742
Stockholders' equity
Common stock, par value $.01 per share;
100,000,000 shares authorized;
72,515,165 and  70,667,421 shares
issued and outstanding at
April 30, 2006 and October 31, 2005,
respectively                                 725             707
Additional paid-in capital                  433,381         418,053
Deferred compensation                             -         (11,189)
Retained earnings                           208,382         287,877
Accumulated other comprehensive income        5,041             686
Total stockholders' equity            647,529         696,134
Total liabilities and
stockholders' equity             $   906,017    $    932,876
Jim Ankner, 646-536-3006
james.ankner@take2games.com