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21 Time Management Tips for the Upcoming IBPS 2017 Exam – Best Tips
21 Time Management Tips for the Upcoming IBPS 2017 Exam – Best Tips – Hello friends Welcome to studydhaba.com .here We are sharing 21 Time Management Tips for the Upcoming IBPS 2017 Exam – Best Tips .
21 Time Management Tips for the Upcoming IBPS 2017 Exam – Best Tips
- Decide before hand on the section that you are going to attempt first in the exam; pick your forte first and try out the easiest questions
- Leave a question that you do not know; spending extra minutes over a difficult question will do no help
- General awareness, computer and English are considered the easiest and less time consuming; try attempting these sections first
- Do not hesitate to skip lengthy and time-consuming questions like puzzles in reasoning; the goal is to attempt the maximum questions in the given time
- Plan more time for reasoning and quant as both these sections consume more time
- Attempt as many mock tests as possible; this will improve your knowledge as well as speed of problem solving
Section-wise Time Management Tips for IBPS PO and IBPS Clerk 2017 exam:
General Awareness
- Pick this as one of the first sections to attempt in the IBPS exam as it is less time consuming
- On an average, do not spend more than 12 minutes in this section
- Pick computer section as first or second to answer
- No problem solving involved and can be completed within 6-10 minutes
English Language
- If you are confident in English, answer this section in the beginning
- Attempt error detection, synonym, antonym etc. first
- Pick one comprehension first, read and understand carefully and only then move to the next
- On an average, plan 15 -18 minutes for the English section
- Solve the easiest ones first like inequalities, data sufficiency, blood relations, number series etc.
- Choose seating arrangement over puzzle as it consumes relatively less time
- On an average, plan 30 minutes for this section
Quantitative Aptitude
- As this section is time-consuming, plan at least 30 minutes for this section
- Attempt the more confident questions first and then move to tricky ones
- Spending more time in one question is a complete nonsense
- Do Not Spend More time on One Question.


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We're not expecting much from Apple when it comes to the iPad mini 4. Some upgraded specs in the same old shell would probably be enough, but a new leak suggests the company could actually make a pretty big change to the tablet's design too.
A leaked render of the iPad mini 4 appears in a new video from @onleaks, who has a pretty good track record of revealing accurate information. The video offers up dimensions for the device, suggesting it could be just 6.1mm thin (down from 7.5mm on last year's model). That's just as thin as the iPad Air 2, and even thinner than the current generation of iPhones. The new iPad mini is also expected to pack similar specs to the iPad Air 2, including an 8-megapixel camera in the rear and an anti-reflective coating.
Apple could reveal a new iPad Air 3 later this year at the same time, though the only major change might be a new A9 chip. The company is also rumored to be prepping a 12.9-inch iPad Pro that could ship with a specially designed stylus.
Apple is expected to unveil its entire new tablet family possibly as early as next month. A rumor recently suggested that it will unveil them during the same September 9 event when it also plans to introduce the new iPhones and a redesigned Apple TV.


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An Improved Maximum Power Point Tracking Method for Wind Power Systems
An Improved Maximum Power Point Tracking Method for Wind Power Systems - Descarga este documento en PDF. Documentación en PDF para descargar gratis. Disponible también para leer online.
Department of Electrics Engineering, Ajou University, San 5, Woncheon-dong, Yeongtong-gu, Suwon 443-749, Kyunggi-do, Korea
Author to whom correspondence should be addressed.
Abstract This paper proposes an improved maximum power point tracking MPPT method for wind power systems. The proposed method combines hysteresis control with tip speed ratio TSR control using a power coefficient curve. It has fast dynamic characteristics with the TSR control using data obtained from an anemometer. Moreover it can track the maximum power point MPP with hysteresis control even when there is incomplete data. Since the proposed method selects the operating mode according to the operation state of the generator of three control modes, the controllers do not interfere with each other and they provide excellent performance. The effectiveness of the proposed algorithm is verified by simulation and experiments based on a 3 kW wind turbine system. View Full-Text
Keywords: wind turbine system; MPPT; hysteresis; renewable energy wind turbine system; MPPT; hysteresis; renewable energy
Autor: Hae Gwang Jeong, Ro Hak Seung and Kyo Beum Lee *
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Jo Barker
I live with my family near Canterbury. I am a very creative person. I love people and I love the land. Kinesiology is a calling and Permaculture a passion
Permaculture has been my life's passion. This holistic process is about sustainable systems design. Generating resiliance and abundance. By learning to observe design principles found in nature we can apply them to any problem. Add in Permaculture ethics (People care, earth care & fair share) and the design will likely be very effective and sustainable.
I hold a Diploma in Applied Permaculture Design. I teach Introductory to Permaculture weekends, assist on Permaculture Design courses and specialise in Permaculture garden design, forest garden design, peoplecare and life design. I work on behalf of the British Permaculture association as a LAND support Tutor and a Tutor for apprentices studying towards their Diploma in Applied Permaculture Design.
Awarded Kent Wildlife Trust Wild about Gardens Gold Award 2013 .
My experience of Permaculture
I first came accross Permaculture in 1990 watching a programme called In grave danger of Falling food featuring Bill Mollison. I bought a book, did a course and my passion was ignited.
I was lucky to do the Permaculture Design Course as part of my training as a Landscape Architect. I have worked mainly with community groups developing Land projects.
I have been involved with LETS, CSA, Transition, Agenda 21, Land art, dowsing, sacred geometry, eco-schools, environmental education. Currently am involved with Transition in East Kent and Canterbury.
My experience of Kinesiology / Life Tracking…
A permacultural way to bring balance back to a living system.
I has been practising muscle checking since the mid 1990's and began professional training for Kinesiology in 2003.
My preferred way to work is to feel a thread or journey intuitively. I encourage and 'skillfully' I hope, guide the person I am working with to lead me. It is this listening /awareness that is essential to the healing journey.
I also work with the land in this way.
Qualifications in:
Creative Kinesiology, Life Tracking, Life Coaching, Thought Field Therapy, Emotional Freedom Technique, Touch for Health, Brain Gym, and more!
Life Tracking: A new, dynamic approach to personal growth through the use of energy work and understanding. it is designed to help people find their way forward - their track in life.
For more information, to book a workshop or have an informal chat please
Contact Me 01227 832569 or email me through the contact form


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Rentals By Owner in Hanoi - Online Property
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BPR Update for June 20th!
What's Happenin':
We have four offices who have implemented BPR and the approved/denied numbers are very impressive! For staff who haven't been through the process yet, approved/denied % is a direct reflection of One & Done, the primary method of reducing multiple/duplicate client contact on the phone and in the lobby. This process is working and it is wonderful to be able to see the data that confirms how efficient the division is becoming! Thank you!
BPR update! Muldoon and other offices
Muldoon implemented BPR on May 23 and they are showing strong leadership support and engaged staff! Muldoon is adjusting to added staff from Gambell in an effort to ensure they were appropriately staffed to cover the lobby and phones. This has allowed Muldoon to be able to accomplish most of the daily goals they have set for themselves during the last couple of weeks.
We heard you AND it is making a difference!!
We heard you AND it is making a difference!!
The Statewide Planning Team (and other staff who mentioned this to us over the past year) overwhelmingly recommended that all eligibility staff learn both systems (EIS and ARIES) and learn all programs.
Beginning January 1, 2016, individuals in the Anchorage area who were between the ages of 18 and 49, did not have a child in their home, and were able to work became subject to the Able Bodied Adult Without Dependents (ABAWD) rule. This rule states that an individual who is subject the ABAWD rule could only receive SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program – Food Stamps) for 3 months in a 3 year period. The Division was notified on May 31, 2016 that the federal Food and Nutrition Service approved a waiver exempting the entire state from the ABAWD rule effective June 1, 2016.
Monthly Non-Medicaid Workload Report 5/30/2016
BPR update on implementation!
Here is an update on JuniKan- an endearing term the SE leadership have named the BPR co-meetings with Juneau and Ketchikan!
April Monthly Medicaid Workload Update
Change to how phones are answered - BPR Implementation
The Division of Public Assistance is making a significant change that is taking place now through this summer to improve our responsiveness. Phone calls to Ketchikan and Juneau field offices will go directly to voice mail so they can be more effectively answered through either an "interview line" or a "general number" for all other inquiries.


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Washington: Andy Roddick`s upset loss to 13th-seeded Frenchman Gilles Simon at the Washington Classic means no American man will be in the top 10 for the first time in the ranking system`s 37-year history.
The 27-year-old Roddick, currently ninth in the world, will tumble out of the prestigious group when new rankings come out next week, the Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP) said on Friday.
A lethargic Roddick, seeded second at the USD 1.2 million hardcourt tournament, was beaten 6-3, 6-3 by Simon in their third-round match on Thursday.
With fellow Americans John Isner, Mardy Fish and Ryan Sweeting beaten in the third round, Roddick`s loss also ensured no American would play in the last eight for the first time in the Washington Classic, which dates back to 1969.
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This is an interesting moment in time. The Guardian's Andrew Lawrence wrote Nascar's Danica Patrick drove the lonely road to a feminist legacy, briefly noting that "she certainly enjoyed her share of gender firsts – leading 19 laps of the 2005 Indianapolis 500, finishing third in '09, actually winning a race in Japan the year prior…" Lawrence thoughtfully observed,
It's also true that the trailblazer's road is the roughest and loneliest. That much was clear the day I wandered into her garage while covering a 2014 test session at Michigan. Off to one side were a dozen or so boffins, poring over telemetry data. Opposite them was Patrick, sitting by herself, on her phone, scrolling. Before then I thought I knew from loneliness in Nascar, being one of the few black writers who covers the beat. But that scene always comes back, usually when some barfly is droning on about how Patrick has no business operating a race car. It left me wondering how differently things might've turned out for her had there been even one other woman among her technical advisors. Likely in that alternative reading, Patrick gets credit for two revolutions: the one Patrick started inside the car and the pit box.
While she is driven, skilled, and persistent, she's also a one-of-a-kind role model. No doubt that her future will be equally instructive.


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NEW YORK (AP) - An e-mail computer virus masquerading as an electronic photo of professional tennis player Anna Kournikova overwhelmed e-mail servers throughout Europe and North America on Monday.
The virus slowed down e-mail systems and forced some companies to shut down their e-mail altogether while they cleaned out the rogue program. Security experts said the virus does not permanently damage computers.
Within a few hours, the virus had managed to spread almost as rapidly as last May's "I Love You" virus, which caused tens of millions of dollars in damages worldwide. Anti-virus researchers expected more computer infections during Tuesday's business day in Asia.
"Everybody and their brother and sister-in-law (are) infected with this thing," said David Perry, director of public education at Trend Micro Inc. "Last year, everybody wanted to be loved. Apparently many people want to see a JPEG (picture) of Anna Kournikova."
Graham Cluley, senior technology consultant at Sophos Anti-Virus Inc., said the virus writer skillfully combined "the temptation of the teen-age tennis star with the average fantasy of the guy who sits in front of the computer terminal."
The virus is known as a worm because it can automatically send copies of itself to everyone on a recipient's address book. That could be thousands of copies per person for a larger corporation.
It only spreads through Microsoft Outlook e-mail software on Windows computers, although Macintosh users and those using other e-mail programs can still spread the virus manually.
Microsoft spokesman Adam Sohn said the company had released a security update last June, shortly after the "I Love You" virus spread using similar techniques. That update generates a warning anytime a computer program attempts to access Outlook's address book.
The virus appears to have originated in Europe.
Mikko Hypponen, manager of anti-virus research for F-Secure Corp., said the virus, if left alone, will try to contact a Dutch Web site on Jan. 26, 2002.
The virus comes as an attachment named "AnnaKournikova.jpg.vbs" and carries the message "Hi: Check This!" At least three subject lines have been identified: "Here you have," "Here you go" and "Here you are" -- all followed by a smiley face.
Many anti-virus companies have developed software updates to filter the new virus, and many network administrators responded by configuring e-mail servers to automatically reject the message.
A warning to Michican State University users was typical: "If you receive such a message, please DO NOT OPEN the attachment. Discard the message immediately."
Vincent Weafer, director of the Symantec Anti-Virus Research Center, partly attributed the virus's spread to timing.
"Close to Valentine's Day, anything novel or different like this will get people's attention more than normal," he said. "They are expecting messages from friends, maybe pictures of each other or cards. People lower their guards."
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History of Oman
Oman's little is known facts about pre-Islamic past but it is clear from recent archeological discoveries and research that early civilizations existed at least 5000 years ago. Al Wattih in Muscat Governorate is one of the first inhabited cities. Modern archaeological discoveries suggest that humans settled in it during the Stone Age, i.e. more than 10,000 years ago. The Babylonians and the Assyrians tried to settled in Oman because they wanted to control the trade route that linked Asia to the shores of the Mediterranean Sea. With the spread of Islam, and Mazin Bin Gadhubah joining Islam as the first person in Oman and his emigration to Medina to meet the Prophet, Peace be upon Him, the first mosque was built in Oman. This is Al Midhmar Mosque that still stands to this day in Wilayt Samail.
These events paved the way for the two kings of Oman at that time, Jua'fer and Abd Ibni Al Jalandi, to enter Islam wholeheartedly and with utter conviction after receiving a letter from the Prophet, Peace be upon Him.
A Hadith mentions that the Prophet, Peace be upon Him, said "God's mercy be on the people of Al Ghubaira" (i.e. the people of Oman). "They have believed in me although they had not seen me". Also stated in the sermon our Master Abu Bakr Al-Sidiq, the caliph of the Prophet, Peace be upon Him, to the people of Oman: "People of Oman you, you have entered Islam voluntarily although the Prophet has not come to your land on foot or on horse. You have not opposed him as other Arabs opposed him, and you have not called for separation or dispersion. May God unite you in benevolence."
With the election of Ibn Masood, the first imam, in 751 AD, the Imamate era began in Oman and lasted four centuries until 1154. Several attempts were made to restore the rule of the Imamate in Oman in the mid-fifteenth century, but did not succeed. During the period 1498-1507 AD, the Portuguese tried to control Oman. Omani history tells the story of the Omani people who expelled the Portuguese with their struggle and heroism. Nasser bin Murshid was elected Imam in 1624.
Because of the coastal location of Oman, the Omani navy occupied a leading position regionally. This sparked the ire of the Portuguese, who did not forget their devastating defeat. Fierce battles erupted between the Portuguese Navy (which had made India its base after the liberation of Oman) and the strong Omani navy. After a fierce battle, the Omani fleet was able to defeat the Portuguese fleet. In 1698, the Omani Empire then expanded to include the cities of the African east coast, stretching from Mombasa to Kila, Zanzibar, Pemba and Bata. Mozambique remained under Portuguese rule until the twentieth century. This country had been the target of a number of attempts by the Persians to invade its territory, but the steadfastness and heroism of the Omanis were successfully combined to defeat the occupier. The invaders were defeated, underscoring the exploits of Omani heroes in defending their lands. This great victory was achieved at the hands of Imam Ahmed bin Saeed Al Busaidi, who defeated the Persians and was elected imam.
With the advent of 1970 came the dawn of a modern renaissance in the Sultanate, with the beginning of the prosperous era of His Majesty Sultan Qaboos bin Said.
Governorates of Oman
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Muscat Governorate
Muscat Governorate is considered the pulsating heart of Oman. It is linked to Port Sultan Qaboos by Muttrah Corniche where the visitor to Muscat can view the wonderful variety of nature: golden beaches, mountainous heights, and golden sand dunes (Bawshar Sands). Perhaps what is striking about Muscat Governorate and its states is the breathtaking intermingling of ancient cultural heritage and modern style. You will see houses, gates, old markets, small shops, and winding roads redolent of authentic history, side by side with modern markets, shops, buildings, and streets stamped with modern architecture. This allows Oman to preserve its historic character, and at the same time enjoying its contemporary spirit. Muscat is renowned as one of the cleanest Arab capitals, and has gained the honour of winning the Cleanest Arab City Contest several consecutive times. Muscat as a city has played a prominent historical role due to its strategic location. Muscat Governorate Wilayt are: Muscat, Mutrah, Bawshar, Al Seeb, Qurayyat, and Al Amirat.
Dhofar Governorate
Dhofar Governorate is famous for its seasonal weather, locally known as monsoon or "Khareef" , when it witnesses its best period, clothed in lush greenery and its hills surrounded by white fog. Light rains drizzle to cool the air. During this time, it is frequented by many visitors, especially from within Oman and the neighbouring countries. Salalah Tourism Festival takes place from 15 July to 31 August every year. The festival is part of Khareef(monsoon) that extends from the end of July until the beginning of September. Dhofar Governorate stretches over an area of one third of Oman and forms the Sultanate's southern part. Dhofar includes a distinctive natural diversity where the coast blends with the mountains and the desert in wonderful harmony so that the mountains look like a fertile crescent, rising to a height of 1,500 metres and then descending into a flat plain that embraces sandy beaches stretching for hundreds of kilometres. One can imagine the magnificence of this province when most parts of the Arabian Peninsula witness a rise in temperatures of up to 45 degrees Celsius in summer. But, in Salalah, the capital of Dhofar that lies 1,040 kilometres away from Muscat, temperatures never rise above 27 degrees Celsius. There are daily flights between Muscat and Salalah, as well as other Arab Gulf states. Dhofar Governorate Wilayat are: Salalah, Taqah, Mirbat, Sadah, Shalim and Halaniyat Islands, Dalkoot, Rakhyut, Thamrit, Mokshin, Al Mazuna.
Musandam Governorate
The Musandam Peninsula is located on the northern border of the Sultanate of Oman. The high mountains in this region rise for more than two thousand metres above sea level. The mountains spread out in a naturally geometrical way. This area also contains the most important waterway, The Strait of Hormuz. The juxtaposition of sea and mountains is considered one of the exclusive features of this area. Excursions in boats and traditional ships give the visitor unforgettable enjoyment, while diving fans at the beautiful coral reefs can plunge to their hearts' content. Archaeological sites also abound in this area. Khasab is the Governorate of Musandam's regional centre and is located 570 kilometres from Muscat. Khasab, home to Khasab Port, it is located in the far north of the governorate and takes its name from its fertile soil. Khasab Governorate is famous for its magnificent villages and the thrilling roads that lead its mountain tops. Khasab can be reached by daily flights from Muscat, by sea in fast ferries and by car through a road that cuts through the United Arab Emirates. Governorates of Musandam Wilayat are: Khasab, Bukha, Diba, Madha.
North and South A'Sharqiyah Governorate(Eastern)
The nature of this region blends three environments, each having its own distinctive flavour: the coastline, hugging the Arabian Sea and part of the Sea of Oman, tells the story of hard work done by hardy men. Their weapons are the boats they have built with their own strong hands. Their ammunition is their nets spun by their dexterous fingers while chanting melodious work songs. Under cover of night, they sail into the sea and wrangle with its high waves in a constant battle between the desire to earn their living and come home safely. At the break of dawn, these hard-working men return with their nets overflowing with fish, chanting the melodious refrain, "Thanks be To Allah" for His boon and a safe trip back home…. This is the first environment of South A'Sharqiyah Governorate, and the most prolific fishery of all the regions of Oman. The second environment is the sand dunes mirroring the depth of an artistic painting, vibrant with the quiet nomadic life in a pastoral setting embracing the wealth of cattle, camels and horses that North and South A'Sharqiyah Governorate Ais renowned for. This Governorate's special attribute is typified in Badiya, where horse and camel races take place, and where fans from the Sultanate and abroad come to watch. The third environment is urban or agricultural and is the meeting point for both the nomadic and coastal environments. This region has a long history. In the Rass Al Hadd Wilayat in South A'Sharqiyah Governorate, Allied planes hid during the Second World War. Its meandering alleys still welcome sailors fleeing a damaging storm or violent wind. South A'Sharqiyah Governorate Wilayat are: Al Kamil & Al Wafi, Jaalan Bani Bu Ali, Jalan Bani Bu Hassn, Masirah, Sur.
North and South Al Batinah Governorate
Omanis compare Al Hajar Mountains to the human backbone, so they call the Governorate which lies on the Sea of Oman North and South Al Batinah, and the Governorate that lies west of the heights A'Dhahirah. North and South Al Batinah Governorate is the beach formed by the valleys descending from the mountains, whose width varies between 15 and 80 kilometres. This is the main two agricultural Governorate in Oman, not to mention the nearby mountains and glittering beaches. North and South Al Batinah Governorate is distinguished by the presence of some rare trees like Al Mashut in Wilayt Liwa and Ad Dibaj in Wilayt As Suwayq. ArRustaq is the provincial centre of the South Al Batinah Governorate and Sohar city is the provincial centre of the North Al Batinah Governorate and lies about 230 kilometres from the capital, Muscat. Sohar was the capital of Oman before the advent of Islam, and was known by the name of Majan. Sohar is one of the most important Wilayat in North Al Batinah Governorateand has been famous for producing and exporting copper for a long time. In the fourth century AH (tenth AD), Al Makdessi described Sohar as "a thriving city with a large population and a beautiful city providing comfortable living. Its impressive residential districts spread along the beach, and its towering buildings are built with baked brick and teak wood." Al Makdessi also goes on to describe "Sohar's mosque overlooking the sea and its towering minaret," adding that what distinguishes the city is "its prosperous markets that attract shoppers' attention and admiration." North Al Batinah Governorate Wilayat are: Sohar, As Suwayq, Al-Kabura, Saham, Lway, Shinas. South Al Batinah Governorate Wilayat are: Barka, Wadi Al Mawil, Nakhal, Al Awabi, ArRustaq, Al Masana'h.
A'Dakhiliyah Governorate
A'Dakhiliyah Governorate occupies a distinctive location on the western slopes of Al Hajar Mountains (the slopes of Al Jabal Al Akhdhar) towards the desert in the south. A'Dakhiliyah Governorate has played a role of great significance in Oman's history, particularly with regard to the spread of Islam in Oman. Nizwa, the capital of Oman in the early days of Islam, was the cradle of ardent intellectual activity and produced generations of Omani scientists, scholars and historians. That's why it has been called "the egg of Islam". Its towering historic castle still stands today as well as many forts, castles, ancient mosques and other beautiful tourist sites. Nizwa District is also famous for its many old houses. A'Dakhiliyah Governorate has played a significant role in linking the coast to the interior of Oman, as it was the main trade route and the meeting place of caravans for many centuries. A'Dakhiliyah Governorate Wilayat are: Nizwa, Bidbid, Samail, Izki, Monah, Bahlah, Al Hamra, Adam.
A'Dhahirah Governorate
A'Dhahirah Governorate descends from the southern slopes of the western Al Hajar Mountains. It forms a bridge to the caravan trade routes between Oman and the neighbouring countries, which is why the region is called Wilayt Ibri (from "crossing"). A'Dhahirah includes Bat Tombs, which are on the World Heritage List. Wilayt Ibri is one of the regional centres in west Oman. It is lies 279 kilometres from the capital city Muscat. The two cities are linked by two roads: one runs directly from Muscat and the other cuts through Wilayat Ar Rustaq. This city has a unique location connecting the Sultanate with the other regions in the Arabian Peninsula. A'Dhahirah Governorate Wilayah are: Ibri, Yanqul, Danak.
Al Buraymi Governorate
Al Buraymi Governorate is located in the north-western part of Oman. In ancient times it was known by the name of Twam and Al Jaw. Al Buraymi Governorate is a semi-desert plain descending from the southern slopes of the western Al Hajar Mountains. Ruins discovered in this governorate indicate the existence of trade routes dating back to ancient times. The presence of pottery and the remains of copper and other ruins in Al Buraymi indicate the existence of an ancient civilisation. Wilayt Al Buraymi lies 370 kilometres from Muscat. Visitors coming to Al Buraymi from Muscat Governorate can reach it via two main routes: A'Dhahirah Road (Abri - Hafit) and Al Batinah Road (Sohar-Wadi Al Jizi). Al Buraymi Governorate Wilayat are: Al Buraymi, Mahadh, As Sinaynah.
AlWasta Governorate(central Governorate)
AlWasta Governorate is located to the south of the Governorate of A'Dakhiliyah and A'Dhahirah Governorate. It is flanked on the east by the Arabian Sea, on the west by The Empty Quarter, and by Dhofar Governorate to the South. It occupies a large area in the middle of the Sultanate. Its beaches stretch for vast distances along the Arabian Sea. These beaches are famous for their cleanliness and the purity of their waters. This has resulted in an increase of marine plants which give the water its green colour. You can also find other types of plants swaying in the shallow waters of Barr Al Hikman (Al Hikman Peninsula). Many birds pass this area during their annual migration. On land, the moderate climate, influenced by the annual autumn season in Dhofar, helps the growth of a variety of plants and rare mammals such as the Arabian oryx and the Nubian ibex. In addition to all this natural wealth, the area abounds in a large number of oil and gas fields, making it rich on every score. AlWasta Governorate Wilayat are: Hima, Mahut, AD Duqum, AL-Jasir.
Society, Culture and Environment
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The Sultanate of Oman occupies the southeastern tip of the Arabian Peninsula with almost 1700km (1062 miles) of coastline stretching along the Indian Ocean and the Arabian Gulf. It is bordered by the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to the west and the Republic of Yemen to the south. The United Arab Emirates lies to the northwest of Oman and to the east lies the Arabian Sea and the Gulf of Oman.
Legislative power is held by the Sultan who is Head of State and wields executive power as Prime Minister with the aid of a Council of Ministers. There is no legislature as such. The Council of Oman functions as an advisory body and is comprised of the 82-member Majlis as-Shura (Consultative Council) and the 41-member Majlis al-Dawlah (Council of State). Members of both are appointed by the Sultan. in the case of the Majlis as-Shura, the selection is made from 700-odd candidates elected from each vilayat (district).
Head of State and Government: Sultan Qabus bin Sa'id since 1970.
Arabic is the official language. English is widely spoken. Swahili is also spoken by the population from East Africa. German and French are spoken by some hotel staff.
Predominantly Ibadi Muslim, with Shi'ite Muslim, Sunni Muslim and Hindu minorities.
The Holy Month is a month of fasting when Muslims abstain from eating, drinking and smoking. As a sign of respect, visitors are also required to refrain from eating, drinking and smoking in public during daylight hours.
The Omani culture has its roots firmly in the Islamic religion. Oman developed its own particular form of Islam, called Ibadhism, after its founder, Abdullah ibn Ibadh who lived during the 7th century AD. Not all Omanis are Ibadhis, however: there are also Sunni Muslims and Shia Muslims. Omanis are not only tolerant of the beliefs of different Muslim divisions, they are also tolerant towards believers of other faiths, who are allowed to practise their religion in churches and temples. Islam is based on the fulfillment of the 'Five Pillars of Islam' or the hadiths. By fulfilling these duties one is assured of a place in heaven. The awqaf are religious endowments which can take the form of property or revenue and are administered by the Ministry of Awqaf and Religious Affairs for the maintenance of mosques and for the benefit of the community. The zakat is a charity tax which is paid to the needy. Every Muslim must pay this, according to his means. All Muslims are obliged to fast during Ramadhan, one of the Pillars of Islam. For around 29 to 30 days, each Islamic year, Muslims refrain from smoking, eating and drinking during the hours of fasting (from sunrise to sunset). Ramadhan advances 10 to 11 days each year as it is governed by the lunar calendar. The Haj or pilgrimage is another Pillar of Islam. The pilgrims travel to al-Medina in Saudi Arabia to visit the Prophet's tomb before travelling to the holy sites in Mecca. In 1999, there were approximately 19,000 Muslims travelling from Oman to Saudi Arabia. The pilgrimage is organised and coordinated by the Ministry, which ensures the pilgrims' health and safety during the course of their stay.
Omani Faces
Like the diversity of the environments and terrains in Oman, Omani people's features differ as well. The desert dwellers' features are different from those of mountain dwellers, and the features of the urban population are different from those residents of remote villages who depend on agriculture and livestock for their livelihood. In general, Omani features are characterised by a broad smile and the authentic Arabic generosity that is in the Omani blood. This is evident in the Omani hospitality widespread throughout the country, whether be it the aromatic Omani coffee offered to visitors or the laden palm trees that welcome anyone who wishes to taste their fruit.
Oman Rial (OMR = AUD2.5 approx)
Oman is renowned for its clean environment. Its capital Muscat was voted the world's cleanest city, with infrastructure kept in immaculate condition.
Oman Tourism
Oman is known for its popular tourist attractions. Wadi's deserts, beaches, and mountains are areas which make Oman unique to its neighboring GCC nations (Wadis in particular). Jebel Shams is Oman's tallest mountain, highest point, and is a popular destination for camping. Most of the major malls are located in Muscat, the capital. The largest mall in the country is the Muscat City Centre which was built by Majid Futtaim, an Emirati business man. Other popular tourist activities include sand skiing in the desert, mountain-climbing, camel racing, and camping.
The Muscat Festival is usually held at the beginning of every year. During this event, traditional dances are held, temporary theme parks open, and concerts take place. Another popular event is the Khareef Festival, which is similar to Muscat Festival; however it is held in August in Salalah, Dhofar. During this latter event, mountains are packed as a result of the cool breeze weather during that period of time which rarely occurres in Muscat.
Oman Weather and Climate
Oman Current Weather
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Summer is between May to September 20-35oC and milder weather is experienced in the mountains and in the Dhofar region all year round as it enjoys regular monsoon between June to October. Winter is between October to April 15-25oC.
Public Holidays
OMAN Public Holidays Year 2014
|New Year's Day
|1 January
|Milad Un Nabi (The Prophet's Birthday)
|13 January
|Lailat Al Miraj (The Prophet's Ascension)
|27 May
|Renaissance Day
|23 July
|Eid Al Fitr
|28 July
|Eid Al Adha
|4 October
|Al Hijra (Islamic New Year)
|25 October
|Birthday of HM Sultan Qaboos
|5 November
|Oman National Day
|22 November
Muslim festivals are timed according to local sightings of various phases of the moon and the dates given above are approximations. During the lunar month of Ramadan that precedes Eid al-Fitr, Muslims fast during the day and feast at night and normal business patterns may be interrupted. Many restaurants are closed during the day and there are restrictions on smoking and drinking. Some disruption may continue into Eid al-Fitr itself. Eid al-Fitr and Eid al-Adha may last anything from two to 10 days, depending on the region.
Travel Advisory
Oman is recognised by the United Nations Council as one of the safest country in the Gulf. But as a traveler you should maintain a high level of security awareness, seek up to date information, and take care in public places and on the roads. Avoid large crowds and demonstrations as they may turn violent. You should take particular care in the period surrounding Friday prayers.
Take care of your valuables and other personal possessions. Take out comprehensive travel and medical insurance before you travel.
Oman is an islamic country, you have not to forget it.
Dress Code
In Oman dress code is comparatively relaxed, but extremely revealing and inappropriate clothing may be considered offensive.
Mostly of women from Oman wear "Bulcan", they just only show their eyes. You never can look at them or their eyes.
If you are a woman, you should not to show your legs and shoulders. In the international sites don't use to have got any problem but in the rest of the city you can get in troubles.
Tourist photography is permitted and it is always courteous to ask permission before taking pictures of people.
Facilities for the handicapped
Most hotels and public places have arrangements for the handicapped.
Alcohol is served in hotels, restaurants & bars. Drinking in public is not permitted. Alcohol can be purchased on arrival.
Getting there
By air
Many major airlines operate direct flights to Oman; for some, it is used as a stopover on flights to and from the Far East. The national carrier, Oman Air, is expanding its network.
By car
If you are driving from the UAE your passport will be checked at the border crossing in both Oman and the UAE; you'll need to buy additional insurance cover through your car-hire agent if you want to take a UAE hire car into Oman (or vice versa).
By ship
There are no scheduled passenger services into Oman, but some cruise ships visit Muscat and Salalah.


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|Hellgate & Lost Continent
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|Monstrous Movie Music
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|March 21, 2013
|Year of movie release
|Hellgate - September 05, 1952
Lost Continent - August 17, 1951
June 07, 2013
On May ??, 2013 David Schecter and the crew of Monstrous Movie Music at: http://www.mmmrecordings.com/ put out four new, wonderful CD's of old "B" movies from the 1950's full of rare tracks. Only two of the four are suitable for the theme of this site. I am a big fan of his CD's and own most of them. You can't go wrong with any of the CD's from their site. It's easy to see and hear how much work and soul they put into each release. Nowhere else but on their CD's can you find the music from these early 1950's & 1960's Sci-Fi, monster and horror films.
This CD contains no music used in Godzilla movies but is a great listening experience. This CD falls under the "... And Other Monster Music" in the title of this site. This CD actually contains the music to two films. The first one (Hellgate)is a western and the second (Lost Continent) stars recognizable names from films of that period and later. Stars like Caesar Romero, Hillary Brooke, Whit Bissell (who seems to pop up in many movies) and Hugh Beaumont (mostly known as father Ward Cleaver in the TV show "Leave It To Beaver"). The movie is a low budget dinosaur adventure and the dinos don't show up until the last 30 minutes of the movie. By today's standards these movies are pretty tame. The low budgets and the special effects (in some cases done poorly) seem silly today but in their day it was amazing they could accomplish what they did in movies considering what they had to work with. No computers or CGI back then.
For more information on this recording go to: http://www.mmmrecordings.com/Hellgate-Lost/hellgate-lost.html or to order, go to Monstrous Movie Music at: http://www.mmmrecordings.com/
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This publication is available at https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/operating-within-counter-terrorism-legislation/for-information-note-operating-within-counter-terrorism-legislation
While this note has been drafted primarily for international non-governmental organisations it has relevance to other sectors.
Does counter-terrorism legislation prevent organisations from operating overseas?
No, in the government's assessment existing terrorism (or other) legislation does not prevent organisations, including non-governmental organisations (NGOs), from operating overseas, including in areas where terrorist groups operate. This can involve very finely balanced judgments for non-governmental organisations, but this is an inherent risk for any organisation operating in high threat areas overseas. It remains the responsibility of non-governmental organisations or other parties to ensure that their activity complies with UK law and to take reasonable steps to reduce the risk of non-compliance.
Will I be prosecuted in the UK as a result of my involvement in legitimate humanitarian or conflict resolution work?
The risk that an individual or a body of persons corporate or unincorporated will be prosecuted for a terrorism offence as a result of their involvement in humanitarian efforts or conflict resolution is low.
Has anyone involved in legitimate humanitarian or conflict resolution work been prosecuted for a terrorism offence?
We are not aware of any recent UK prosecutions of NGOs or their staff for terrorism offences.
Who makes the decision to prosecute?
Prosecution decisions are taken independently of government and will be made on a case by case basis depending on the particular facts and circumstances. More generally, it is important to recognise that any potential prosecution would have to go through a number of stages before a decision to prosecute was made:
- police identify that a crime may have been committed
- police decide whether or not to investigate
- police investigate and, if they consider that there is sufficient evidence to charge, refer the case to the Crown Prosecution Service
- Crown Prosecution Service consider whether there is sufficient evidence to prosecute
- Crown Prosecution Service consider whether a prosecution is required in the public interest (in line with the Code for Crown Prosecutors)
- if the offence requires the consent of the Attorney General (as many offences under the terrorism legislation which concern the affairs of another country do) the Crown Prosecution Service refer the case to the Attorney General
- the Attorney General decides whether the prosecution should proceed, considering the sufficiency of evidence and the public interest in bringing proceedings
Why doesn't the government make staff of NGOs exempt from prosecution for terrorism offences if the activity takes place in the course of their humanitarian or conflict resolution work like in some other countries?
We have looked at the legislative concessions made by another country but consider that these would not translate to the UK given our international obligations. On 17 October 2014, the US Treasury issued guidance related to the provision of humanitarian assistance by not-for profit non-government organisations authorities but it included the caveat that '[the] guidance is provided for informational purposes and does not have the force of law. The legal provisions of US sanctions are set forth in applicable statutes and regulations which are legally binding and govern the activities described in [the] guidelines'.
We assess that introducing a specific exemption for humanitarian and/or conflict resolution work would create a loophole that could be exploited by unscrupulous individuals and leave NGOs vulnerable to abuse. The Code for Crown Prosecutors explains how prosecutors determine whether a person should be prosecuted and requires prosecutors to consider the seriousness of the offence, the culpability of the alleged offender and the harm caused when determining whether a prosecution is required in the public interest.
The requirement that the Attorney General gives consent to prosecutions provides an additional safeguard to ensure that the public interest in prosecution is scrutinised. There is no evidence that prosecutions for terrorism offences are being pursued against staff of non-governmental organisations as a result of their humanitarian or conflict resolution work and, therefore, no need to create any separate guidance or change of law that would see such organisations being treated differently.
How can NGOs reduce the risk that their staff will be prosecuted?
Guidance for charities and non-governmental organisations is available from a range of sources. There is a range of guidance on managing the risks of operating overseas, abuse of resources for terrorist purposes and links or associations to terrorist activity. Advice is also available on the requirements under UK counter-terrorism and charity law. For example, the guidance includes that produced by the Charity Commission, the Disasters Emergency Committee and the Humanitarian Practice Network. Guidance is kept under review.
Asset freezes and proscription
Persons and entities whose assets are frozen
What is the purpose of an asset freeze?
For those regimes concerned with counter-terrorist financing, including the regime under the UK's Terrorist Asset Freezing etc. Act 2010 ("the 2010 Act"), the EU's Council Common Position 931 external terrorism regime (CP 931) and the UN Al Qa'ida regime, the purpose of the asset freeze is to prevent funds from being used or diverted for terrorist purposes.
For other international sanctions regimes, the aims are generally to influence the behaviour of the targets of the sanctions by increasing the cost of doing business, denying them access to resources needed for the unwelcome behaviour, and to send a broader political message condemning the target's behaviour. In Syria, the aims of sanctions are to degrade Assad's ability to wage war on his people and pressure the regime into reassessing its position and reengaging in negotiations with the moderate opposition.
Where can I find the lists of persons and entities subject to an asset freeze in the UK?
HM Treasury produce a consolidated list of persons (individuals and entities) subject to an asset freeze in the UK, this includes individuals and entities designated under the UN Al Qa'ida sanctions regime, CP 931 and the UK domestic terrorist asset freezing regime. The consolidated list also includes all the other asset freezes targets subject to financial sanctions in the UK, including, for instance, Iran (Nuclear Proliferation), Ukraine (Sovereignty) etc. The list of current financial sanctions regimes in force in the UK is published on gov.uk.
How can I keep up to date with changes to the list of persons subject to an asset freeze?
Anyone can subscribe to email updates issued by the Treasury's Office of Financial Sanctions Implementation (OFSI).
Are there circumstances in which funds or economic resources may be made available to a person or entity who is subject to an asset freeze?
A licence is a written authorisation from HM Treasury to exempt certain activity, which would otherwise be prohibited, from the scope of an asset freeze. For example, making funds or economic resources available to a designated person. Licensing regimes vary depending on their legal basis (i.e. whether licensing grounds are codified at a UN, EU or domestic level), but generally speaking they help to mitigate the impact of an asset freeze on certain aspects of a designated person's life, whilst still ensuring that funds cannot be diverted for terrorist purposes or to support activities such as human rights violations and nuclear proliferation.
The regimes allow for the imposition of licensing conditions. These may include, for example, reporting requirements (such as the provision of receipts and bank statements) to ensure that the funds are used in accordance with the activities authorised under the licence.
Can licences be issued to cover payments to be made overseas?
It would be unusual under counter terrorism sanctions regimes. Licences usually cover payments within the UK, where terrorist financing risks can be more easily managed. Whilst HM Treasury has, on occasion, licensed funds to be remitted overseas, this has only been done where HM Treasury has been able to satisfy itself that the risk of the funds being used for terrorism can be mitigated. In other cases licences have been refused.
Under international sanctions regimes, licences may permit the unfreezing of funds or the making available of funds to designated persons inside or outside the UK. EU international sanctions generally apply to any legal or natural person in respect of any business operating at least partially within the EU, as well as any EU national or legal person incorporated in the EU operating anywhere. Licences may cover activities by any of these parties either inside or outside the EU.
What is prohibited by a designation under the asset freezing regimes in place in the UK?
Asset freezing regimes comprise 2 elements:
- a prohibition on dealing with the funds or economic resources belonging to or owned, held or controlled by a designated person
- a prohibition on making funds or economic resources available, directly or indirectly, to or for the benefit of a designated person
In the 2010 Act funds are defined at s.39 as "financial assets and benefits of every kind," with further detail on scope set out therein. Similarly, economic resources are defined in the same section as: "assets of every kind, whether tangible or intangible, movable or immovable, (such as goods, property, or rights) which are not funds themselves but can be used to obtain funds, goods or services". This information is also set out in HM Treasury FAQs on gov.uk for the purposes of other financial sanctions regimes. Where an item falls within these definitions it is prohibited to make this item available to the designated person. In any interactions with designated persons, NGOs and others must consider if their activity is prohibited. For example, simply meeting with a designated person, or providing them with a meal or a drink is unlikely to fall within the prohibitions whereas paying funds to the designated person or repaying a debt on their behalf are among the prohibitions that would apply.
What are the procedures to report diversion of assets to designated entities?
There is guidance available on due diligence processes and procedures to report diversion of assets to designated entities:
The Charity Commission's guidance includes the 'Protecting charities from harm' toolkit. Main chapters are:
- Chapter 1: Charities and Terrorism – Implications For and Legal Requirements on Charities Arising from UK Counter Terrorism Law and Charity Law, including Reporting Diversion
- Chapter 2: Due Diligence, Monitoring and End Use of Funds.
Where can I find out more information about compliance with financial sanctions regimes and licensing requirements?
There is guidance available on how to comply with financial sanctions regimes and licensing requirements at:
- OFSI's guide to financial sanctions, which also includes information on the licencing regime."
- the Financial Service Authority report Financial Services Firms approach to UK financial sanctions
- the Joint Money Laundering Steering Group (JMLSG) guidance Compliance with the UK financial sanctions regime
What is a proscribed organisation?
A proscribed organisation is one that is included in the list of proscribed organisations in Schedule 2 to the Terrorism Act 2000, or which is referred to in an order made under section 3(6) of that Act, specifying an alternative name for a group listed in Schedule 2. The Home Secretary can proscribe an organisation if she believes that it is concerned in terrorism as defined by section 3(5) of the Terrorism Act 2000. The organisation is added to the list of proscribed organisations by way of an order that must be agreed by both houses of Parliament.
Where can I find the list of proscribed terrorist organisations?
The list of proscribed organisations is published.
Why doesn't the government produce a single list covering persons and entities subject to an asset freeze and proscribed organisations?
The asset freezing regime and proscription regime impose different restrictions upon the organisations and those who interact with them. Therefore, it is not appropriate to combine the lists.
Why don't the lists of persons and entities subject to an asset freeze or the list of proscribed organisations include persons and organisations designated by other countries?
It does but only if they are also listed in the UK. It is only appropriate for the government to issue lists of individuals and entities subject to restrictions in the UK.
Do the proscription offences apply to all designated and proscribed organisations?
No, the proscription offences set out in sections 11 to 13 of the Terrorism Act 2000 only apply in relation to proscribed organisations i.e. those specified in Schedule 2 to the Terrorism Act 2000 or which is referred to in an order made under section 3(6) of that Act, specifying an alternative name for a group listed in Schedule 2.
These offences do not apply in relation to groups subject to an asset freeze in the UK as a result of a UN Al Qa'ida, EU CP 931 or UK domestic, asset freeze unless that entity is also proscribed in the UK.
What are the offences relating to a proscribed organisation?
Section 11 of the Terrorism Act 2000 makes it an offence to be a member of a proscribed organisation. Section 12 makes it an offence to invite support for, or arrange, manage or assist in arranging or managing a meeting in support of a proscribed organisation. Section 13 makes it an offence to wear clothing, carry or display articles in public in such circumstances as to arouse reasonable suspicion that an individual is a member or supporter of a proscribed organisation.
Do the offences relating to a proscribed organisation apply overseas?
Only the section 11 offence of membership of a proscribed organisation has extra-territorial effect. Sections 12 and 13 of the Terrorism Act do not have extra-territorial effect (i.e. only conduct that takes place within the UK can form the basis of a prosecution). The offences do not prevent non-governmental organisations interacting with proscribed organisations overseas although, of course, we would encourage compliance with the Charity Commission's guidance on conduct etc.
Is it an offence to arrange or manage a meeting with a proscribed organisation?
Section 12(2)(c) of the Terrorism Act 2000 provides that it is an offence to arrange or manage (or assist in the arrangement or management) of a meeting in the knowledge that it is to be addressed by a person who belongs or professes to belong to a proscribed organisation. However, section 12(4) provides a defence, in the case of private meetings, if a person can prove that he had no reasonable cause to believe that the address by the member of the proscribed organisation would support the proscribed organisation or advance its terrorist activities.
Further, the explanatory notes to the Terrorism Act 2000 explain that the defence in section 12(4) is intended to permit the arrangement of 'genuinely benign' meetings. The explanatory notes are designed to provide clarification of the legislation's intent and can be taken into account by the prosecuting authorities when considering whether prosecution is in the public interest and by courts in interpreting Parliament's intentions. A 'genuinely benign' meeting is interpreted as a meeting at which the terrorist activities of the group are not promoted or encouraged, for example, a meeting designed to encourage a designated group to engage in a peace process or facilitate delivery of humanitarian aid where this does not involve knowingly transferring assets to a proscribed organisation.
Kidnap for ransom for terrorism
Is it permissible to make ransom payments from private or an organisation's funds?
No. Sections 15-18 of the Terrorism Act 2000 create a number of offences related to the financing of terrorism. It is an offence to invite another to provide money, to receive money, to provide money, to possess money or to enter into an arrangement whereby money is made available, if you know or have reasonable cause to suspect that it may be used for the purposes of terrorism.
In addition, section 19 provides for a requirement to disclose a belief or suspicion that a terrorist finance offence has occurred based on information that comes to a person's attention during the course of their employment, trade, profession or business. A disclosure of a belief or suspicion of a terrorist offence can be made to the National Crime Agency (NCA) or a police officer. Terrorist finance offences have extra-territorial effect, so an action committed overseas can result in prosecution in the UK.
The Charity Commission has published guidance on the UK's counter terrorism legislation, including legislation relating to the financing of terrorism.
National Crime Agency (NCA) has published guidance on reporting suspicious activity.
In limited circumstances, financial institutions may seek consent from the NCA for a transaction i.e. confirmation that it will not breach terrorist finance legislation. NCA has guidance on how to obtain consent for a transaction.
Is it permissible for a ransom payment to be reimbursed through an insurance policy?
No. The Terrorism Act 2000 now explicitly provides that an insurer commits an offence if they make a payment under an insurance contract for money or property handed over in response to a demand made wholly or partly for the purposes of terrorism, when the insurer knows or has reasonable cause to suspect that the money has been handed over for that purpose. This provision has extra-territorial application and therefore applies to insurance payments made outside of the UK.
Export licences
Can I export or trade overseas in military goods, sensitive 'dual-use' items and other goods and services subject to trade sanctions?
You would require a licence. The Export Control Organisation (ECO) in the Department for Business Innovation and Skills operates the licensing regime for exports of, and overseas trade in, military goods, sensitive "dual-use" items (i.e. civilian items which also have military applications), and for goods and services subject to trade sanctions. The licensing regime seeks to ensure that such items are not transferred where they may provoke or prolong conflict, be used for internal repression, pose a threat to national security, or be in breach of any of the UK's international obligations or commitments.
How do I apply for an export licence?
Licence applications should be submitted to the ECO through the SPIRE online licensing system. Applicants must provide a full and clear description of the items to be exported, details of the consignee and end-user of the goods, and a description of the intended end-use. The ECO aims to process 70% of applications within 20 working days although this target may be exceeded where the destination country is subject to sanctions, is suffering conflict or instability.
Where I can I find out more about export licences?
Further information about the controls, including the lists of goods for which a licence is required and guidance on the licence application process, is available.
Withdrawal of financial services
Is the government aware of the risk of financial services being withheld or withdrawn from non-governmental organisations and others?
The government is aware that a number of individuals and organisations, including non-governmental organisations, have concerns that financial services providers have withdrawn or restricted their banking services. This appears to be more common for non-governmental organisations operating in areas where terrorist groups operate. The Financial Conduct Authority has publicly issued a statement to clarify any regulatory uncertainty on the part of banks which inhibit the provision of banking services to the sector.
Why doesn't the government make banks and other financial institutions provide financial services to non-governmental organisations?
The government acknowledges the negative impact that account closures or the restriction of services can have on the good work that many non-governmental organisations seek to do. In individual cases neither the government nor regulators can compel banks or other financial institutions to offer an account to a particular customer. Decisions taken by banks are private and taken in accordance with their risk appetite and compliance with legal and regulatory requirements. However, the government is committed to ensuring that the anti-money laundering and counter-terrorist financing regulations are applied in an effective and proportionate manner and in such a way that they do not compromise other government priorities.
What action is being taken to ensure financial services remain available to non-governmental organisations and others?
The Financial Action Task Force is producing a best practice paper for financial institutions on how they can best assess and take proportionate measures to prevent the terrorist abuse of NGOs. The non-governmental organisations sector, supported by the Charity Commission, are leading work to agree a set of good practice standards and share this with banks to reassure them of the due diligence NGOs conduct on their overseas operations.
What should anyone facing difficulty in processing payments or maintaining their bank services do?
The individual or organisation should engage proactively with their bank at the earliest possible stage and provide information about their desired transactions, including how the ultimate use of the funds will be monitored. It may also be helpful for NGOs to demonstrate their existing due diligence processes as the bank may be unaware of these.


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If you think you've heard it all and know it all, then let me tell you: you missed a big piece along the way since your business is not where you'd like for it to be.
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"I am trying to decide between Tweet Adder and MarketMeSuite. They seem pretty much the same but the feature in Tweet Adder for Re-tweeting is perfect for my authors but I do like the marketing aspect within MMS that allows you to put your link at the bottom of each tweet. What to do?" ~ Mike Webb
That's why I own both. I use TweetAdder for most of my following, market research, etc. However, I use MMS for all my day-to-day social engagements. By the way, did you see MMS new Facebook signatures feature? Awesome.
Whatever you decide, either product will be great and… yes, incomplete. 🙂
"Based on what you know from your own and others' experience, what is the minimum traffic level to start inviting guest posts? I have only recently reached 1,000 visitors/month with Web Tracking Guide (it's 2 months old)."
If their traffic is around the same, they might be apt to write a guest post for you. If their traffic is much more than yours, they might snob you.
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It made me think how quickly she could change her entire mood. I thought about how much as adults we let our moods ruin our whole day instead of working with people to express what our real desires are and why. Most people are understanding and want to help, they just need your help understanding how to help you - whew! Imagine if she acted like an adult and didn't express her true feelings, it would have impacted the ability of the whole group to have fun because they would not be able to get her to participate. We can learn a lot from kids they just tell it like it is all over their faces. To have more fun we have to be willing to express and be authentic. It is OK to remain childlike and let your emotions show as long as you remember to be honest with where these emotions are coming from. Without making her team wrong saying they were dumb to pick vampires she just said she preferred to be snowflakes. With their support they all got on with the most important thing the fun!! Life is meant to be lived having fun and enjoying it. Today be like a kid and get to the fun- fast! Hypnotize yourself to focus on what fun you will have today and throughout your life :) enjoy!
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Dan Balz of the Post runs a good story in Monday's paper about how Bill Clinton easily walked into an Iowa event Saturday night and clearly put forward a winning Democratic agenda that will carry well past the 2006 election. As Balz notes, Clinton was most likely helping his wife with his visit, who has avoided Iowa while she has concentrated on reelection. But as Balz notes, his ease in working the state will not necessarily rub off on her.
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Born in a different time
What would I be
For example
Medievil - Village idiot
Victorian - A lamp lighter
Tudor - a Gong Farmer (toilet cleaner)
Present day - An office worker
How about you ??
Medievil - Probably a clergyman
Victorian - Id start off as a shoe shine boy and then fight in the Boer war and emerge a hero.
Tudor - I'd be a member of the royal court in some way
Present day - role model/hero/awesome guy (you chose)
you choose the Boer War as your war to be heroic in?
that said, you probably have more training than the majority of the Imperial army had
Born, born to be alive (born to be alive)
You see we're born, born, born, born to be alive
medieval - tennant farmer/smallholder - witch/herbalist
tudor - witch/herbalist - burnt/executed
victorian - clerk/farmhand - witch
modern - test analyst/witch
you mean "wizard" dude.
Witches are like .... chicks?
- prunes this'd this
it didnt work though cos i looked at this after you posted this ^ post
so i know you were winding me up :)
Thanks to phwoar_nora_BARNACLE for springing that trap for me.
Medievil: a medieval devil, like Jim Rosenthal
Victorian: prossie murderer
Tudor: wife of king
Present day: in gong
i want to be a tavern wench!
oh wait...
throughout the ages
the eternal tavern wench
we should have a day
where you HAVE TO DRESS UP. People don't make the effort anymore
so would I, but it wont work, on the whole dissers hate dressing up
I once suggested that zonino should be fancy dress and bamos nearly blew a gasket
Life would probably be way too tough for all of us at any time in the past, except maybe for chris_is_wellhard cause he's probably done an army arduous training course
But I'd love to see a glimpse of life at each "age" from early hominids to present.
Medievil - One of the knights that guards mumsie.
Victorian - sandwich cake
Tudor - only if I'm really hungry
Present day - assistant to the regional manager
Judging from my family's history, I'd probably be a farm labourer of some kind.
I quite like that I'm in the first generation of my family to go to university.
20,000 BC - 1982 AD = mongol horseman
1983 - office worker :(
1984 onwards - donk mc
medieval - court jester
tudor - witch finder
victorian - industrialist
present day - student
more like a DONG farmer
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27 February, 2017 - Minister Bruton announces a further competitive Call to Higher Education providers for course proposals which will be funded under Springboard+ 2017
Eligibility Extended to Homemakers and Biopharma / Medtech Sectors
The Higher Education Authority (HEA) which manages Springboard+ on behalf of the Department of Education and Skills has issued a competitive Call to all Higher Education providers for course proposals which will be funded under Springboard+ 2017. Springboard+ forms part of the Action Plan for Education, our plan to make the Irish education and training system the best in Europe within a decade. Now in its seventh year, Springboard+ has to date provided over 35,000 free higher education places, primarily to jobseekers in need of upskilling or reskilling to allow them to re-enter the labour market. It involves a job placement, which has been a very successful feature achieving high employment outcomes. Over 80% have entered permanent employment.
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Fastest Lego Mindstorm Rubik's Cube solver robot yet? — Lego Mindstorm Rubik's Cube solver robot
Heads rolling at Alcatel-Lucent?
The rumour mill is a-grinding, especially after Alcatel-Lucent's public apology to Telecom customers over the XT network outages yesterday: who will be asked to fall their sword at Alcatel-Lucent over the fiasco? Rumours abound that Alcatel-Lucent got the dreaded call last night, but we don't know for sure yet. Alcatel-Lucent's marcomms and media person furnished only a diplomatic "We don't comment on market rumour or speculation." We're also reliably informed ALU's global CEO, Ben Verwaayen, dropped in during the crisis. — Alcatel-Lucent apologises
Regulation is futile
While sifting through the debris of the XT disaster, other telco stuff keeps coming in. This included the Commerce Commission's Standard Terms Determination 611, on the new Bitstream variants. Leaving aside the long process — work on the Unbundled Bitstream Access or UBA services started in 2007 — you're left wondering what the point of it all is. After an almost three-year wait, it looks like Basic and Enhanced UBA is ready to be rolled out. This is ADSL2+ style broadband delivered over copper, but with a twist. The BUBA service doesn't have it, but the EUBA variants come with 40, 90 and 180kbit/s prioritisation for real-time traffic. EUBA is marketed as an alternative to the PSTN, and that's quite cool to have in 2010, although it's not quite clear why we couldn't have had this sort of service say five years ago, as the technology was available then.. Almost three years ago, we thought EUBA would come with service level guarantees, meaning you'd always have 40, 90 or 180kbit/s set aside for your real-time traffic on the network, but this isn't so. It gets priority over other traffic instead (which is fine by itself), but no guarantee that it'll get through. Real-time traffic would be used mainly for Voice over IP or Internet Telephony and similar applications that are sensitive to latency or lag. By tagging the real-time traffic, you tell Telecom's network that it has priority over everything else, and needs to go first to wherever. For this, you need a DSL router capable of tagging. Presumably, your ISP needs to be able to handle tagged packets up and downstream for this to work. Let's say you get a new router, organise EUBA and have a clued-up ISP and then decide to run VoIP because it makes financial sense. Or does it? Unfortunately, if you get UBA without POTS, you'll pay more:Given the complexity of traffic tagging, getting a new router, no service guarantee and paying more for not having plain old telephone service, VoIP on EUBA doesn't look like such a hot deal, especially in the "non-urban" areas. Am I missing something there? - Commerce Commission Standard Terms Determination for the designated service Telecoms Unbundled Bitstream Access (pdf)
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Every now and then you come across software that seems rushed out of the door. Usually, however, it isn't as apparent as with HTC's smartphone synchronisation stuff, as evidenced by this screenshot from Windows 7 Task Manager. To-do, ta-da!
Robert X Cringely Windows Phone 7: Has Microsoft got its groove back?
Microsoft just unveiled a new phone OS that by all reports is wicked cool. 'Microsoft' and 'cool' in the same sentence? They're baaaack. Just when you thought the dragon had been mortally wounded and sloughed off to its cave to die, it comes back spitting fire and disturbing the neighbors. At this week's Mobile World Congress in Barcelona, Microsoft introduced a new mobile operating system that appears to be nothing like any OS it's ever invented, borrowed, or imitated. It might even be -- dare I say it -- innovative. While you're busying cleaning up the coffee you just spit out, let's take a quick look back at recent history. There was a point in the '90s where Microsoft seemed grimly determined to make everything in the world run on Windows — your phone, your TV set, the lights in your house, your toaster. That might still be its ultimate goal. But the introduction of truly innovative interfaces like the iPhone OS, Android, and Palm's WebOS (combined with dramatic price cuts in touchscreens and computing horsepower) have given us alternatives to Windows' maddeningly hierarchical menu structure that make a lot more sense for any device that isn't a work PC. Nobody wants to click five times and say OK twice just to turn the lights on and off. Nobody ever did. But until these new phone OSes came along, it looked like Microsoft could just muscle its way into all these markets, in the same way it muscled out anyone who tried to compete in the IBM PC arena. With Windows Phone 7, however, it seems Microsoft finally has some skin in the non-PC game. And yes, the name truly sucks. It screams "boring and predictable" in the way only a Microsoft product can. But apparently that's the single thing about it that's Microsoft-like.
The company has thrown out the whole Windows metaphor — the useless CPU-cycle-sucking graphics, the folders within folders within folders, yadda yadda — and replaced it with a multitouch interface featuring a handful of colorful "live tiles." Beneath those buttons you'll find unified messaging that mashes together updates from social nets like Facebook and Windows Live (but not Twitter — yet), some stripped-down Office apps, Outlook, Bing, an apps marketplace, pretty much the entire Zune experience, and even a little Xbox Live. Mind you, I'm not in Barcelona. I've not had a chance to put my grubby little hands on any working prototypes, so I'm relying on Microsoft's video preview and my brethren in the blogosphere for the key details. Most of them seem pretty excited. For example, the Windows 7 phone seems to have induced all manner of involuntary bodily functions in Gizmodo writer Matt Buchanan. Never in my 347 years of covering technology have I encountered a review — really, a preview — quite so giddy (note: all italics are his): "... it's the most groundbreaking phone since the iPhone. It's the phone Microsoft should've made three years ago. ... It changes everything. ... There's an incredible sense of joie de vivre that's just not in any other phone. It makes you wish that this was aesthetic direction all of Microsoft was going in. ... I'll admit, I very nearly needed to change my pants when I saw the Xbox tile on the phone for the first time ... it's actually good." Dude: Get a room. PC Mag's Sascha Segan — who knows more about mobile phones than most sane humans should — was a bit more circumspect, but still impressed. "I received a few minutes with a Windows Phone 7 Series prototype today, and the software looked beautiful but felt very, very early. Tiles responded sluggishly. When I scrolled down a contact list, it scrolled into a great black abyss that only filled with contacts after a few seconds.... On the other hand, if it actually performs properly, WP7 has the intangibles that Microsoft phones have lacked for years. It's fun to explore. The interface makes sense. It's easy to find the things you need. Nothing is buried. It uses the power of a mobile computer to put important information at the fore — possibly even more immediately than the iPhone."
Meanwhile, The Register's Bill Ray says "Microsoft made a phone, and I hate it already." His point: He doesn't want a whizzy new phone. He wants a pocket computer that also lets him make phone calls. Finally, we've found someone besides Steve Ballmer who actually liked Windows Mobile. Here's my confession: For the last two years I've owned a Windows Mobile phone with AT&T as my carrier. So I've been doubly cursed. Recently I moved to an Android phone under T-Mobile, the Motorola Cliq. I look forward to the day very soon when I can smash that WinMo POS with a sledgehammer. (But first I have to get all my stuff off of it.) Yet I can't say the Cliq is entirely without flaws. What looks super cool in a three-minute YouTube video can be a pain in real life. Getting all your messages in one place sounds good, at first, but do I have time to wade through thousands of tweets, status updates, emails, and text messages every damned day? Not if I want to get anything else done. So it's waaaay too early to annoint WinPho 7 as — wait for it — an iPhone killer. The thing won't even ship until year end. Still it's a positive sign for Microsoft fans. Along with Microsoft Surface and Project Natal, it indicates that Redmond might be finally getting over the bureaucratic tar pit in which it's been bogged down for decades. While it's fun to imagine a world without Microsoft, the new OS suggests that we'll continue to have Redmond to kick around — and vice versa — well into the Mobile Internet age. That's not necessarily a bad thing. Because I can't just write about Google and Apple all the time, can I? — Is Windows Phone 7 too little, too late for Microsoft? Post your thoughts below or email me: firstname.lastname@example.com


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NBC's "The Voice" finalist to perform on Grand Strand
Jared Blake, a former "The Voice" finalist, will perform at Suck Bang Blow in Murrells Inlet on Nov. 18.
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Episode 1: The Festrivia Begins – The Director's Cut
Catch up with where it all begin in this recut version of the Quiz Masters series pilot. Ian Taplow, a twenty-something pub quiz zealot, assembles a team of old school friends to compete at the Molested Lamb weekly pub quiz. … Continue reading
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