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ADOTAS – It's been a big week in AdLand, with a lot of impressive content to kick off the new year. Luckily, we've sifted through to find the top five ads of the week for your viewing pleasure, and this week's round-up is all about family (aww).
Read on for a bizarre singalong by mums to their sons, a tribute to mums for the Winter Olympics, and a family at risk in a new driving safety ad. We kick off, though, with a bit of light-hearted Super Bowl promo from Pepsi.
5. Pepsi
If you're as excited as us about the 2014 Super Bowl (which is now precisely 22 days and 12 hours away) then you'll be itching to see this new ad from Pepsi.
The soft drink giant takes a nostalgic look at the first-ever American Football match, when the concept of 'half-time' was alien and it took some pretty girls with a bottle of pop to coax the men off the field. We're then treated to a bit of a party, some indulgent swigging shots and a 19th-Century selfie.
Historical accuracy aside, the 30-second ad ties the brand to the event perfectly. It also acts as a great promotion for this year's Pepsi-sponsored Super Bowl half-time show with Bruno Mars, who provides the soundtrack for the spot.
With almost 40,000 shares in just a few days, you can expect the hype to keep building for Super Bowl ads, and we'll be covering them right here over the next few weeks.
4. New Zealand Transport Agency
It's no easy task to make people pay attention to a public service announcement. Often, the creative needs to be relatable and emotive just to get its foot in the door. This one-minute spot from the New Zealand Transport Agency manages both, and very effectively.
It stops in the moment right before a car crash, so that the two drivers involved are given time to understand what's happened, who's to blame, and to plead for their survival. Ultimately, their conversation is futile and the inevitable happens, which will certainly make you think twice before you make the same mistake on the road.
With 157,809 shares in the last seven days, the ad has clearly resonated with drivers globally, and should remain a popular example of how to make great advertising for public services. Give it a watch and see what you think.
3. Heineken
You are in a nightclub and you've had way too many drinks. The room is starting to spin and the bar is the only thing keeping you upright. I think most of us have been there, right?
The next morning your head feels terrible and you start to go through what went wrong. If only you had drunk less. If only you had not had that extra tequila shot. If only Armin van Buuren had been the DJ.
OK, so the third is probably one that has never popped into your head after a night of heavy drinking, but after watching Heineken's "The Experiment" it just might from now on.
You see, the drinks brand set up an experiment to see what kind of effect musichas on the amount of drinks sold at a nightclub. To do this, they used the same nightclub, the same hours and the same number of people. The only difference between the two nights was the DJs.
During the first night, they used a bog-standard club DJ. The results are pretty much like any nightclub you have ever been to: some people dance, some people cradle their drinks – more than 1,000 drinks are sold. During the second night, however, they used DJ van Buuren – and the difference was startling. Lots of people dance, not a lot of people go to the bar – a lot fewer drinks are bought.
The point? Well, as Gianluca Di Tondo, senior director at Heineken explains: "For us, 'Dance More, Drink Slow' is an opportunity to create a moderation movement – a fresh look at how we approach the single most difficult issue that affects our industry today. Collaborating with Armin Van Buuren – another iconic Dutch brand – to create "Save My Night" sends a clear message to consumers that they can enjoy themselves, while also remaining in control."
Armin van Buuren added: "When I play a DJ set to thousands of music lovers, I want them to enjoy the moment, to remember it after the night has finished. This means consuming alcohol in moderation, so that the moment is not lost.
"The reason I have partnered with Heineken on 'Dance More, Drink Slow' is because we have a fantastic opportunity, and responsibility, to connect better with our audience and affect behavior change. Drinking responsibly is an important issue and being able to use music, specifically the "Save my Night" track, to innovatively deliver that message directly to fans on the dance floor is unique."
The ad, accompanied by music track "Save My Night", attracted more than 12,000 views on launch-day, and has been trending since.
2. Old Spice
Mums seem to be a theme this week, with P&G's tear-jerking spot for the Winter Olympics focusing on all that they do for their kids to lead them to greatness (see #1 spot). Old Spice, however, have taken a slightly different slant on the mother-child relationship in its new 60-second ad.
The 'Mom Song' sees a range of distraught mothers bemoaning the fact their sons have now come of age.
No longer the little boys they used to feed and look after when they fell over, they are now young adults who are more interested in cars, girls and manhood than their poor mothers.
And the mums are not taking it well. They spy on them and sing about their troubles, blaming Old Spice's new range of body sprays, of course, for this sudden change.
It's an interesting take on the 'overprotective mother' from the brand, who are famed for their bold and engaging campaigns.
The ad, created by Wieden & Kennedy as part of the creatively-named "Smellcome to Manhood" campaign, has received criticism for being just a little too creepy (note the mum-disguised-as-a-caretaker scene), but that hasn't stopped it racking up an impressive 107,034 shares over the past seven days.
1. Proctor & Gamble
Tissues at the ready – Proctor & Gamble has released a weepy successor to its critically-acclaimed 2012 London Olympics spot "Best Job".
The two-minute ad highlights the role a mother plays in an athlete's success, this time focussing on the future champions of the Winter Olympics, due to be held in Sochi, Russia, next month.
They are shown falling over as tiny tots, only to be helped up by mum and encouraged to keep going.
The spot shares the same emotive soundtrack as its predecessor – Ludovico Einaudi's Primavera – which will have you reaching for the tissues in no time.
With 286,464 shares in seven days, the ad is standing on its own two feet (sorry) and will no doubt do well for P&G, who are also sending $1,000 Visa gift cards to each of the 357 Olympic athlete's mums as part of the campaign, intended to help them travel to Sochi.
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Indians celebrate Children's Day on 14th November every year. It is celebrated on occasion of Pt. Jawahar Lal Nehru's birthday – the first Prime Minister of India.
Pt. Nehru loved children and children also loved and respected him a lot and called him "Chacha Nehru".
Please find below Children's Day Special Quotes, Quotations, Sayings Wallpapers & Thoughts :
"We were all children once. And we all share the desire for the well-being of our children, which has always been and will continue to be the most universally cherished aspiration of humankind."
"Childhood: The period of human life intermediate between the idiocy of infancy and the folly of youth – two removes from the sin of manhood and three from the remorse of age." – Ambrose Bierce
"A mother gives birth to child also child gives birth to a mother".
"And let me say only this one word more: that the little things that a little Christian does are not any more than the larger things that an older Christian does." – Charles Henry Parkhurst

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text: Like many apps these days, Evernote has a beta program. An interesting new feature just popped up in the most recent beta version on this app. In v7.5 beta 2, there's a feature for making quick notes right from the notification shade. Evernote even pops up a splash screen to tell you about it after the new version is installed.Read More


text: Wellness Health & Well-being Why You Should Sleep in a Cool Bedroom By Katherine Martinko Senior Writer University of Toronto Katherine Martinko is a writer and expert in sustainable living. She holds a degree in English Literature and History from the University of Toronto. our editorial process Twitter Twitter Katherine Martinko Updated October 11, 2018 CC BY 2.0. diastéme Share Twitter Pinterest Email Wellness Health & Well-being Clean Beauty Turn down the thermostat, crack a window, and ditch the blankets for some science-backed health benefits. On cold winter nights, my husband and I often have the same argument: I want the window open, he wants it closed. I think it's because he grew up in a house where the thermostat always stayed at 21 Celsius (70 F), whereas mine had a wood-burning cookstove in the kitchen that heated downstairs but left the rest of the house feeling like an ice box. If research turns out to be accurate, then my preference is the healthier one. Scientists are now surmising that humans' lack of cold exposure could actually be harming us. We spend our lives in climate-controlled spaces, where the temperature doesn't fluctuate much year-round. If it does get cool, we rush to turn up the heat or put on a sweater, so as not to experience any physical discomfort. While the idea of temperature stability may sound pleasant, some scientists think that the human species has not yet evolved to cope with it. This is called the 'Metabolic Winter' hypothesis, proposed by NASA scientist Ray Cronise, Harvard geneticist David Sinclair, and Andrew Bremer of the National Institutes of Health. It suggests that, after spending millions of years chasing after warmth, the fact that we now have it on demand is wreaking havoc with our bodies and is contributing to obesity."Seven million years of human evolution were dominated by two challenges: food scarcity and cold. 'In the last 0.9 inches of our evolutionary mile,' [Cronise, Sinclair and Bremer] write, pointing to the fundamental lifestyle changes brought about by refrigeration and modern transportation, 'we solved them both.' Other species don't exhibit nearly as much obesity and chronic disease as we warm, overfed humans and our pets do. 'Maybe our problem is that winter never comes.'" (The Atlantic) It's an interesting concept that we've explored before on TreeHugger – that of 'brown fat,' a.k.a. brown adipose tissue, that burns off excess fat, rather than storing it like regular fat. Brown fat, however, must be activated by cold temperatures in order to work effectively, which is why it's often lost when we keep cozy all the time. So, back to the bedroom debate: It appears that sleeping in a mildly cold bedroom (55-65F / 13-18C range) is beneficial because it "increases body energy expenditure without shivering and without compromising our precious comfort." The key is not to shiver excessively, because that would affect one's quality of sleep, but to find the right balance of pajamas, blankets, and thermostat to achieve roughly 65 F (18 C) in the bedroom and 90 F (30 C) on your skin's surface. Markham Heid explains for TIME Health: "If that sounds nuts to you, consider the fact that thin pajamas, plus a sheet and blanket, could crank up your skin temperature to that 90-degree range – even if your room of slumber is only 65 degrees. On the other hand, if your bedroom is too chilly or your blankets aren't thick enough, blood vessels in your skin can narrow, locking in heat and upping your core temperature to a point that your sleep is disturbed." Ray Cronise urges people to try to wean themselves off blankets as much as possible, something that sounds nightmarish but he insists is not miserable, "once you've gone through withdrawal and adapted to it." "Like eating sweets and turning up the heat, [Cronise] sees sheeting and blanketing as acquired habits that can be changed. He was able to wean himself from blankets gradually, by learning to sleep with them first folded down partway, and then folded further, and then, eventually, all the way down to his feet." Cooling the bedroom also acts as a signal to the brain that it's time to sleep, making it easier to nod off. This is why some insomniacs use cooling caps on their heads and many of us enjoy the feeling of a cold pillow. So, if you've got some extra pounds to lose or are struggling falling asleep at night, think about giving cold a chance. Switch out your comforter for something a bit thinner, choose some lighter PJs, turn down the thermostat a few degrees at a time, and, of course, open that window a crack. You might be pleasantly surprised by the results.


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32 Saddest Memes in Avenger Endgame. No matter how many times I see these memes. My eyes are always full of tears.
Saddest Love in MCU Vision And Scarlet Witch
In the avenger endgame. In my opinion, Vision And Scarlet Love are one of the saddest scenes in the MCU. Who is your favorite MCU couple?
45 Unforgotable Quotes Collected From Spiderman And Avengers Endgame
Collected some of the unforgotable quotes from the Avengers Endgame and Spiderman. Hope you will get some good time, when you see it.
50+ Most Meaningful Meme in Marvel Movies
Everything I've done, everything I'll do today, everything I'll ever do, I do to protect this world. […] When I put on this armor, I took on more power than any human was ever intended to have… and maybe more responsibility than my heart can truly bear. But today… I will do my job. I will protect you. No matter what it takes… — Tony Stark Hope you were watching, Uncle Ben. 'Cause I did that for you. Kept everyone safe. Kept them from being scared. And I made it fun. It doesn't matter that most of 'em wouldn't have lifted a finger for Peter Parker. That's not why you do it. You do it…


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Executive family home in desired STEVESTON NORTH neighbourhood close to Diefenbaker Park. Enjoy all that Steveston Village has to offer. This quaint fishing village where you buy fresh fish on the wharf, restaurants, antique shops, boats, great fish & chips & board walk. Great location on quiet street, safe, at the end of the cul-de-sac, & completely private back yard with mature hedges. Pride of ownership; meticulously maintained. Grand foyer entry with high ceilings & curved hardwood staircase. 4 spacious bedrooms up with den on main that could easily be a 5th bedroom plus large 21' x 16' recreation room above the garage. Large driveway for four cars plus two car garage with side entry to mud room. OPEN HOUSE SUN JULY 8TH 2-4PM
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text: This magazine has got to be the most misleading thing on the planet. I go to the page for the Gulfcoast since we go to Biloxi this time of year and they list The Scarlet Pearl as having the best reels, and The Beau as the best video slots. I stay at the Scarlet Pearl and they must have about 5 reels and that is it. I count reels as the ones that go clink, clink, clink old school, not the video versions of a reel. And saying the Beau has the best video slots is just sad since they are linked to MGM and we know how that goes. I lose my shirt when I play their video slots. Anyway how is a person supposed to get a true picture when it looks like favoritism (ad dollars) seems to run the awards? It is the same for the Vegas casinos in the magazine. I am sure regular Vegas peeps will disagree with their picks. There must be some place a regular Joe can find honest answers to the best casinos for various wants ( slots, video poker, table games, etc.)?


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1898. Los гltimos de Filipinas
In 1898, Spain sends a military squad to the town of Baler, Fillippines, to protect one of the last colonies of the Spanish Empire to avoid that rebel natives recover its ancient territories. Lead by Captain Enrique de las Morenas and Lieutenant Cerezo, a prideful military, the soldiers are stalked during a night by the rebels, being forced to refuge in the church under the wing of Fray Carmelo, Laber's priest. Turning the church in a military fort, the permanent heat and malaria starts to sick to diverse men. After Captain's death by a disease called beriberi, Cerezo turns in the new leader of the squad, faced constantly by the power with Jimeno, a soldier from the previous squad annihilated by the natives. Turning each time more paranoid and obsessive with the victory and the glory of the Spanish Empire, the rebels Fillipines close to Cerezo to explain that Spain sold the Fillipines Islands to USA, losing all the colonies for finishing the Spanish Empire, and that the war is over. But Cerezo, unable to believe in the newspapers given by the rebels and obsessed to win at all coast, stands in the church with his men, prolonging the battle along several months where one of the soldiers, Carlos, who falls upon the effects of the opium, searches a way to end the conflict suspecting that all is lost, wanting to prevent the death of his partners...
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I would encourage you to use visual patterns in your class as soon as possible. There is an excellent website to get yourself started at http://www.visualpatterns.org/
I gave this problem to my students in the middle of the quadratics unit for Algebra 1. Any student has a chance at this. That is what makes this so wonderful. The playing field is leveled. This particular problem is very cool because there are so many ways to view it. So the beauty of visual patterns is that each student can look at the problem differently and still get the same answer. The key is having them JUSTIFY their work. You might want to try it yourself before looking below.
Here is my original problem
Some things that I try to do when using this kind of problem.
1. Have students work on their own first. Then after some alone time, give time for collaboration.
2. Have students try to work multiple solutions if they finish with one.
3. Push students to visualize the problem in some way. (manipulatives or drawing or sketch or computer based image...)
4. Push students to give some meaning to the problem with algebraic symbols.
5. I try to remember that this problem might take 20 or more minutes to work out.
Here are a few examples of what my students created with this problem.
This one saw the perfect squares involved and then just subtracted the two missing pieces off at the end.
This group saw the smaller perfect square in the pattern. Then dealt with the rest in a linear way.
I love this one because it incorporated a graph to make sure of their answer
This one is detailed. The recognized the perfect square in the middle and then dealt with the other stuff as linear.
More questions were asked for this problem.
Are the algebraic results all the same?
How do we know that the algebraic results are all the same?
Can we use DESMOS to see if they are the same?
Can we simplify to see if the algebraic results are the same?
Can you imagine your students wanting to know these questions? It was so much fun.
Here is the reward of the day. One student who has trouble with the algebraic concepts and who almost never wants to talk about it got up and did this....magical.
Lastly, I'm thinking about taking the @saravwerf Number Talks challenge. See her blog post at https://saravanderwerf.com/2016/06/27/secondary-number-talks-ill-convince-you-with-ducks/


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'Do I look like a criminal?' The reporter paused, hoping he wasn't expected to answer. 'No, but according to IPC [Indian Penal Code] 377, I am a criminal.'
In a historic judgement by the Delhi High Court in July 2009, the 150-year old article that prohibited 'carnal intercourse against the order of nature' was revised to decriminalise same-sex relationships between consenting adults. Yet this landmark victory has done little to change perceptions of the LGBT community in Hyderabad over the last three years.
Alternative sexuality is still widely perceived to be a mental disorder. Cases of young men being sent to asylums and subjected to electric-shock therapy or anti-psychotic medication are disturbingly common. Alternatively, homosexuality is denied and blamed on cultural influences. One 'extremely disappointed father' told the Indian Express recently, that his son has been 'corrupted' and is now 'living in the assumption that he might be gay'. The complete lack of recognition for the LGBT community in India was epitomised by a Home Ministry release last year that challenged the decriminalisation of same-sex relationships as 'highly immoral and against the social order'.
It was against this backdrop of misunderstanding and prejudice that hundreds of people gathered on Sunday to celebrate Hyderabad's first ever 'Queer Pride'. After four years of protracted negotiations with metropolitan authorities, the occasion of people being 'allowed' to gather in support of queer rights was an achievement in itself. In a city that has no trouble in hosting political demonstrations courtesy of the Tellangana movement on what seems like a weekly basis, it is indicative of prevailing attitudes that organisers faced so many obstacles to the parade. And though the persistent lobbying finally succeeded, the fact that the police dismissed the band on the grounds that people had permission 'to rally but not to sing' – this in a country that celebrates the majority of religious and cultural festivals with musical processions – was further evidence of the widespread refusal to recognise the LGBT community in Hyderabad.
On the day, past frustrations and struggles were forgotten, as the combined efforts of over 40 organisations working for LGBT rights and the visible support of several major corporations, including facebook and Google, prevailed in organising a hugely successful event. The backing of major international companies was particularly important for a community that is regularly on the receiving end of discrimination in the workplace, with employers citing a whole host of reasons for sacking employees upon discovering their sexuality. By conveying the message inscribed onto placards that 'Lesbians and Gays too make good bosses', perhaps these corporations can lead by example in instituting greater equality.
Although only 300 of an estimated 50,000 people of alternative sexuality in Hyderabad joined the rally, the opportunity for people to express and celebrate their identity can be viewed as a landmark victory for a community that has been marginalised by mainstream society for so long. Although only a small percentage of the LGBT community, demonstrators delivered a key message that people are not alone and their sexuality is not 'unnatural'.
The event was strategically organised for wide exposure to a populace that displays a critical lack of awareness about sexuality. Marching down a 2-mile stretch on Necklace Road, alongside Husain Sagar – a popular hang-out despite the stench of Hyderabad's central lake – the colourful parade attracted the attention of bystanders; led by a horse-drawn chariot, participants carried placards and flags, raised slogans, and somehow managed to acquire several camels along the way. Culminating at the People's Plaza, live performances drew in scores more people to the event.
The message was, sadly, not well-received by all: several people who asked what was going on laughed or turned away in disgust; there may be others who left the Plaza after a series of increasingly provocative dances, believing that transsexual entertainment is the only meaningful expression of the LGBT community. (Although, perhaps the relative visibility of hijra and other communities that do not fall clearly within the LGBT category is one of the reasons that the organisers used the more inclusive label, Queer Pride, over the commonly-used Gay Pride). Yet any negativity is superseded by the weight of Sunday's triumph: for the first time, the people of Hyderabad are talking about queer rights.
A cursory glance at this morning's newspapers confirms its impact. Despite at times revealing subconscious stereotypes and implying that only queer people support queer rights – they must have missed the placard, 'Straight but not Narrow: We support our gay brothers and sisters' – the rally received wide and positive coverage. Doubtless many still reject claims to equality from a 'moral' standpoint, and support for the community in Hyderabad is not yet as visible as in Delhi or Mumbai, but this is a decisive moment for the city's queer community.
Walking away from the People's Plaza on Sunday evening, gratified by the feeling of inclusivity, I was handed a pamphlet. I reached home and read the publicity circulated by Hyderabad Organized for Moral Environment [sic] – 'The Uncensored Truth about Homosexuality'. The contemptible document expounded a thoroughly misguided moral philosophy, supported by wildly irresponsible manipulation of statistics, to vilify the gay community for 'polluting' the 'values' of the 'Beautiful Country called INDIA'.
The pamphlet was a sad reminder of the ingrained prejudice that prevails in many quarters. There is a long way to go before LGBTs in Hyderabad, India and the world succeed in reversing such reactionary, bigoted judgement. Yet Hyderabad Queer Pride 2013 should be viewed as a significant victory for equality; hopefully it is a platform for education, increased awareness and, ultimately, acceptance for the 50,000 LGBTs in the city.
Written by Ben Thurman
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NAPLES, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--ASEAN financial institutions are focusing increasing investment on payments modernization, with real-time payments capabilities serving as the first step to digital transformation across consumer and corporate services, per new benchmark data, "2018 ASEAN Payments Insight Survey: Real-Time Payments Modernization and Innovation," from ACI Worldwide (NASDAQ: ACIW) and Ovum.
ASEAN member states, driven by market forces and developments in the wider Asia-Pacific region, are looking at how real-time payments can act as a catalyst for payments modernization and future innovation – though member states are currently at different levels of technical and economic sophistication, as reflected by investment plans.
Enthusiasm for real-time payments, a clear understanding of the benefits of open APIs – used to connect banking services with instant payment-enabled services – and proactive collaboration between central infrastructures and banks put the ASEAN region in a strong position to realize multi-currency, cross-border real-time payments.
Principal study findings include:
Real-time payments will enable innovative new service offerings and drive revenue growth
- 82 percent of respondents feel that real-time payments will drive revenue growth for their organizations and 77 percent say they will save money.
- 86 percent of respondents overall (100% in Vietnam and Malaysia) believe that real-time payments have, or will, improve their customer services, and 89 percent have developed or are developing new services for consumers based on instant payments.
- 78 percent of ASEAN institutions think that real-time payments will replace the use of payment cards over time.
Clear understanding of benefits of open APIs amongst ASEAN banks
- 97 percent of respondents in ASEAN agree that the business benefits of open APIs are clear, versus 90 percent globally and 88 percent across Asia.
- ASEAN banks are less clear on strategies for the creation of open APIs for third-party use – 84 percent compared to 87 percent globally and 91 percent in Asia.
ASEAN spending growth outpaces other regions
- 64 percent of ASEAN financial institutions forecast investment in payments to increase in the next 18-24 months, compared to 56 percent in the broader Asia region and 53 percent globally.
- Planned payments investment varies widely across ASEAN; 53 percent of Singapore expect investment to increase a lot (5+%) compared to 30 percent in Indonesia and 13 percent in Malaysia and Thailand.
- Reducing total cost of ownership is a top three investment priority for most respondents (47%), with a move away from in-house development toward customized third-party software or off-the-shelf vendor solutions (from 8% to 13% over the next 2 years).
"Short-term investment plans are setting the base for long-term, strategic developments, as many organizations address core 'hygiene' factors to create a sound platform for payments innovation," said Leslie Choo, GM & vice president – Asia, ACI Worldwide. "Getting the house in order will be a precursor to developing services that enhance the customer experience, and truly reaping the benefits of innovation. The prospect of real-time, cross-border payments in the ASEAN region – and beyond – is another reason why ASEAN financial institutions are increasing investment, and the enthusiasm for real-time demonstrates that bank executives see this as a primary catalyst."
"The rapid development of real-time payments – in Asia generally but in ASEAN countries in particular – has lessons for banks, central infrastructure operators and merchant service providers around the world, as they work towards the realization for the first cross-border, multi-currency, real-time payments network," said David Bannister, principal analyst, Ovum. "The survey results show that ASEAN banks are focusing increased investment on ensuring that they are able to participate and compete in the emerging ecosystem; security – a prerequisite in payments – is front of mind for many, but all are looking ahead to the innovation opportunities created by the combination of real-time payments and API-based open banking."
To receive a complimentary copy of the report, please visit: www.aciworldwide.com/money2020asia
* Methodology and Demographics:
For the 2018 Ovum Global Payment Information Survey, Ovum and ACI Worldwide partnered to run a 22 question survey across a sample of retail banks.
Overall, the 2018 Ovum Global Payment Information Survey included a total 1,032 executive respondents across 13 industry sub verticals in 19 countries, resulting in over 225,000 separate data points on current perceptions and investment plans around payments technology on a global basis. This includes 277 retail banks, of which 75 operate in the ASEAN countries.
The aim of the survey was to understand the current attitudes, business objectives and operational pain points facing each respondent company, in turn creating a unique viewpoint on the role that investments in payments technology will underpin both the immediate and future objectives of each institution.
The main topics of focus for the survey include:
- IT investment plans around payment services
- Core business objectives and priorities
- Payment systems architectures including SaaS
- Plans and experiences around both open banking and real-time payments
Fieldwork ran between January 2018 and February 2018, providing a clear insight into current thinking in the industry across financial institutions in the region.
This paper focuses on the survey findings for banks in the ASEAN region. For more details about the findings, please visit www.aciworldwide.com for further information.
*Association of South East Asian Nations (ASEAN) consists of Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, Brunei, Vietnam, Laos, Myanmar and Cambodia.
About ACI Worldwide
ACI Worldwide, the Universal Payments (UP) company, powers electronic payments for more than 5,100 organizations around the world. More than 1,000 of the largest financial institutions and intermediaries, as well as thousands of global merchants, rely on ACI to execute $14 trillion each day in payments and securities. In addition, myriad organizations utilize our electronic bill presentment and payment services. Through our comprehensive suite of software solutions delivered on customers' premises or through ACI's private cloud, we provide real-time, immediate payments capabilities and enable the industry's most complete omni-channel payments experience. To learn more about ACI, please visit www.aciworldwide.com. You can also find us on Twitter @ACI_Worldwide.
© Copyright ACI Worldwide, Inc. 2018.
ACI, ACI Worldwide, ACI Payment Systems, the ACI logo, ACI Universal Payments, UP, the UP logo, ReD, PAY.ON and all ACI product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of ACI Worldwide, Inc., or one of its subsidiaries, in the United States, other countries or both. Other parties' trademarks referenced are the property of their respective owners.
Product roadmaps are for informational purposes only and may not be incorporated into a contract or agreement. The development release and timing of future product releases remains at ACI's sole discretion. ACI is providing the following information in accordance with ACI's standard product communication policies. Any resulting features, functionality, and enhancements or timing of release of such features, functionality, and enhancements are at the sole discretion of ACI and may be modified without notice. All product roadmap or other similar information does not represent a commitment to deliver any material, code, or functionality, and should not be relied upon in making a purchasing decision.


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934 Welcome to America
TIME magazine announces its new cover that shows President Trump and the two-year-old Honduran girl crying at the US-Mexico border.
The girl is a cut out from a photograph where she was depicted screaming while a US Customs and Border Patrol agent patted down her mother at a border crossing in southern Texas' Rio Grande Valley. (SMH)
photo by John Moore
Ok, the policy was changed (and the little girl was not removed from her mother) (SMH) but while all this is happening ... Trump's ratings are going up in the USA.
Go figure ... well, Bill Maher does.


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I was talking to a fellow Army wife this weekend. Both of our husbands are currently deployed. Her husband is on the tail end of his deployment and will be home in a couple of months. While we were talking, that Pajama Gram Valentine's Day commercial came on and she said, "Best thing about February 15? I won't have to see that damn commercial again." We had a good laugh. She also said, "And did you notice on the Teddy Bear commercial, they included a soldier bearthis year?"
Valentine's Day has never really been that important of a day for me, but I got where she was coming from. She doesn't begrudge all the happy couples their celebration of love this year, but the commercial saturation just reminded her -- over and over again -- that her other half isn't around.
So, anyone else happy to wake up tomorrow morning and not see commercials featuring bears, hearts, candy, flowers, candles, lingerie and blissfully happy couples?
As for me, I'm always happy to see commercials featuring chocolate. I have my stash of Reese's Peanut Butter Cups and Dove Dark Chocolate in the refrigerator. And for all the benefits of having your partner home, and there are many, there are also benefits to not having them home. Like having the chocolate all to yourself.
Now, if you'll excuse me, the chocolate is calling....


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September 13, 2014: Guest: P.F. Sloan
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|Phil Sloan
|She's My Girl
|45 on Mart 1960. written by Phil Sloan, produced by Joe Lubin, w/ the Hylton Shone Orchestra
|P.F. Sloan
|Patterns Seg. 4
|Written by P.F. Sloan, produced by Steve Barri
|P.F. Sloan
|I Found A Girl
|Written by P.F. Sloan and Steve Barri, produced by Steve Barri
|Jan & Dean
|I Found A Girl
|Written by P.F. Sloan and Steve Barri, Produced by Jan Berry
|Turtles, The
|You Baby
|Written by P.F. Sloan and Steve Barri, Produced by Bones Howe
|P.F. Sloan
|Above and Beyond The Call Of Duty
|From 1968 ATCO lp "Measure Of Pleasure"
|Murray the "K"
|Sins Of The Family
|1965 Red Bird 45, Written by P.F. Sloan, Produced by Trade Martin
|Herman's Hermits
|A Must To Avoid
|Written by P.F. Sloan and Steve Barri - Produced by Mickey Most
|Sandy Nelson
|Secret Agent Man
|Written by P.F. Sloan and Steve Barri, fom 1966 "in Beat" lp, produced by Written and produced by Dave Pell
|Fantastic Baggys, The
|Debbie Be True
|Written and produced by P.F. Sloan and Steve Barri
|Kingsmen, The
|That's Cool, That's Trash
|Written by P.F. Sloan and Steve Barri
|P.F. Sloan
|I'd Have To Be Out Of My Mind
|From 1965 lp "Songs Of Our Times" written by P.F. Sloan and Steve Barri
|Del Shannon
|Where Were You When I Needed You?
|Written by P.F. Sloan and Steve Barri
|5th Dimension, The
|Another Day, Another Heartache
|Written by P.F. Sloan and Steve Barri - Produced by Johnny Rivers & Marc Gordon, arranged by Jimmy Webb
|P.F. Sloan
|The Sins Of The Family
|From 1965 lp "Songs Of Our Times" written by P.F. Sloan
|P.F. Sloan
|P.F. Sloan
|In Celebration Of
|From 2014 lp "My Beethoven"
|Philip & Stephan
|meet Me Tonight Little Girl
|1964 Interferon 45, Written, produced & sung by P.F. Sloan and Steve Barri
|P.F. Sloan
|What Am I Doing Here With You?
|From 1965 lp "Songs Of Our Times" written by P.F. Sloan and Steve Barri
|Fantastic Baggys, The
|Anywhere The Girls Are
|1964 Written and produced & sung by P.F. Sloan and Steve Barri
|Association, The
|P.F. Sloan
|1971 written by Jummy web, produced by The Association & Ray Pohlman
|You Sure Know How To Hurt Someone
|Written by P.F. Sloan, produced by Steve Barri
|Searchers, The
|Take Me For What I'm Worth
|Written by P.F. Sloan
|P.F. Sloan
|Halloween Mary
|Written by P.F. Sloan, produced by Steve Barri
|P.F. Sloan
|Another Day, Another Heartache (Demo)
|Written by P.F. Sloan and Steve Barri, from the album "Child of Our Times: The Trousdale Demo Sessions, 1965-1967"
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Listener comments!
nudist camp? holy adam and eve, that's funny.
Brian in UK:
Really liked his early 70s album Raised on Records.
David in ATL from NJ:
Looking forward to your PF Sloan interview, Michael. Learning something new from each one.
I like the original version of "I found a girl" more than the Jan
Don't want to gush, but thanks for this tune.
Yeah baby!
myron feld:
Meeuhzurray the Keeuhzay!
Rob Foss:
Great show as usual Michael! All my music that I purchase now to download comes from stuff I hear on your show and FMU! You guys are unique in a great way. Listening from Texas; highlight of the week is your show and the interviews!
Michael Shelley:
THANKS so much!
Mike East:
Haven't been internet listening to the show in a while. Good time to catch up on some CLICK HERE link distractions.
Guido from Cologne:
Oh yes, I'm about as curious about the K-Tel story as about the P.F. Sloan intrview.
@Mike East: I just saw you comment on Billy Jam's playlist. If you ever go to Belgium, don't mention stella artois! It's known there as the cheap crap that gives you a headache
Mike East:
@fred - hehe, I dig. I was looking for Peroni, which is similar, but less headache causing. Didn't have enough cash to get anything too fancypants this week. Cheap beer has a place in my fridge, too. Of course I have a pretty big fridge.
Love. Elvis taught him love. In a guitar store. Love.
OK, so that thing about him being 16 and having a trust was cut right off.. This interview is not live and was edited, correct?
baggies on fire, better throw them in the water.
Michael Shelley:
OUCH: www.ebay.com...
@Mike East: I found a local beer that's delightfully bitter. Unfortunately I was the only one buying it, and I got the last bottle today. I don't think I'm enough of a market to get more
Interviews like this make me realize something: That whole thing about "following your dreams" can turn into a nightmare if you don't have perspective. Jesus.
Ken From Hyde Park:
Those people making death threats ought to be arrested. Doesn't seem right for them to get away with that.
Ken, you really do not want to know how the "sausage" of art & entertainment is made.
This guy gets better and better! Whatta great interview, Michael.
Louie van....and Bobbie Burns!
Well this is....interesting.
Brian in UK:
PF Sloan in the third person. Phew.
Juke Joint Jonny:
I woke up. The pain and sickness all over me like an animal. Then I realized what it was. The music coming up from the floor was our old friend, Ludwig Van, and the dreaded Ninth Symphony.
great interview....
I must get my hands on this book
I want the audiobook of this book.
Old Casio keyboards are the best!
jakeGould, amen to that...if it's PF Sloan reading!
Wow. Well done, MS.
Indeed! I enjoyed "this interview was meant to be"
and his agreement.
One of your no. 1 hit interviews, MS, worth the wait
Greetings form SF. Confession: I sometimes tune out the interviews. NOT TODAY. That was the most unusual and interesting conversation I've ever heard between two humans. Will get the book. Will revisit Sloan recordings.
Guido from Cologne:
Amazing interview!
Once again old story: manager gangsters abusing pre-mature geniuses who are going nuts in the end result.
I am constantly amazed at the stories you pull out of the ether about the real biz behind the biz. Amazing and enraging. Thank you Michael Shelley!!
What an incredible interview. Things really took a turn around 1967.
Michael Shelley:
Thanks all!
Guido from Cologne:
Just thinking about our leftist sholars who used to argue the Sloan hits were just sell outs ...
Your show is always a musical education Michael. Thanks.
lloyd michigan:
This is our reward for enduring those Todd-hosted shows. :)
Brian in UK:
This Jim Webb song blew me away when I first heard it over here. Never knew he was so popular over your way.
Great interview Michael, your jaw must have been hitting the floor at times. Poor boy. Great talent.
Wha? Todd-o-Phonic was a great fill-in for MS. Get outta here PoW POW POW
lloyd michigan:
Poor Ann-Margret. Nobody ever gets her name right.
lloyd michigan:
Sorry, not a Todd fan.
Mike East:
he's an acquired taste, lloyd
lloyd michigan:
lloyd michigan:
Michael, have ever had Dee Mullins on your show?
As a child of 60's am radio and purchaser of 45's I remember p.f Sloan's name on writing credits especially eve of destruction, it just seemed like such a cool name, great interview...
lloyd michigan:
What did Scott recommend? Missed the title.
Michael Shelley:
lloyd michigan:
Great show, Mike.


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Mohammad Ali passed away late last night. The tributes have been coming in fast and furious. What has stayed with me is his simple admonition that 'Impossible is Nothing...". This is as I saw this beautiful tribute to the Champ from Professor Dabashi of Columbia that gave an eloquent voice to what many of us truly believe:
This is also ever so critical for us all to embrace:
Rest in Peace Champ--You made a difference.


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Presenting NASCAR sanctioned stock car racing plus a variety of other events.
EVENT ORGANIZER: Bruce Rogers @610.754.7688
MEDIA CONTACT: Ernie Saxton Communications, Inc.
Office: 215.752.7797, Cell: 267.934.7286, Fax: 215.752.1518
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Website: www.grandviewspeedway.com
BECHTELSVILLE, PA January 31, 2013 . . . Believe it or not the 2013 auto racing season is quickly approaching and NASCAR sanctioned Grandview Speedway is anxious to get started with their 51st season of auto racing action.
The season, as announced previously, will get started with the annual free-to-the-public practice session on Saturday, March 30th at noon. This test and tune session is the last chance for racers to get their equipment in shape for the start of the chase for the lucrative point battles. Fans get a chance to see what is new for the 2013 season.
On Saturday, April 6th, 7 p.m. the NASCAR 358 Modifieds, Late Models and Sportsman racers will be featured in the first events counting toward the championships.
The first of the special Saturday night events takes place on April 13th, 7 p.m. with the NASCAR 358 Modifieds featured in two 35-lap feature races. The Late Models and Sportsman will also be part of the special night each running 25 lap features. There will also be a full slate of qualifying events for each division.
The very next day, Sunday, April 14th, 1 p.m. the Outlaw Enduro Series will kick off with their first of six scheduled Sunday events along with the Blast from the Past Vintage Cars.
URC Sprint cars will be in action on Saturday, June 15th, 7:30 p.m., along with the NASCAR Whelen All American Series 358 Modifieds. There will be no Sportsman or Late Model racing that evening.
Sportsman stock cars will be featured in a 40 lap event on Saturday, June 22nd along with the Modifieds and Late Models. The night is sponsored by Bashore Trucking/BFP Specialty.
The popular Firecracker 40 for Late Models is set for Saturday, July 6th at 7:30 p.m. The Modifieds will be part of that event along with the always crowd pleasing fireworks display.
On Saturday, July 27th the Bashore Trucking Pepsi Challenge as the top Modified racers running in one against one challenge events with the survivor taking home the big bucks. Of course a full show of Modified, Late Model and Sportsman stock car racing will be featured.
Modifieds will be in the limelight on Saturday, August 10th when the prestigious Forrest Rogers Memorial presented by Pioneer Pole Buildings. Last year the event paid $20,000 to win as part of the 50th Anniversary celebration. Late Models and Sportsman will also be included. There is an August 17th rain date.
And the biggest event of the season, the rich BPG Racing Freedom 76, will close out the regular Saturday night racing season for the Modifieds on Saturday, September 14th. The event will offer $25,000 to win plus various perks and lap money. A September 21st rain date is in place.
A full schedule of events for 2013 can be found at www.grandviewspeedway.com.
Season tickets, priced at $335, are available by sending a check payable to Grandview Speedway to cover the number of tickets being ordered. The address is 87 Wilt Road, Bechtelsville, PA 19505. Please include a self addresses stamped envelope. Season ticket holders are entitled to a reserved seat for all regular Saturday night events, April through September.
Information on track magazine and billboard advertising, event sponsorships, and other marketing opportunities can be had by emailing email@example.com or telephone 215.752.7797 (Ernie Saxton Communications, Inc.). A full color brochure can be made available outlining the marketing opportunities and costs involved.
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Are we only concerned with the things of this life?
Reader, are you one of the many who scarcely ever think of these thing; and whose chief concern is, what you shall eat, what you shall drink, and wherewithal you shall be clothed? ……………….
If you were made only to eat and drink, and enjoy life, for a few years, and then to sink into nothing, you might well throw aside every care, except that which respects your present gratification. But you are of an order of beings distinguished from all others in the creation. In your nature are united mortality and immortality; the dust of the ground, and the breath of the Almighty. Life to you is but the introduction to existence, a short voyage which will land you on the shores of eternity. You are surrounded by a number of objects, and feel an interest in each. You build houses, plant orchards, rear animals, and form to yourself a home; but you are not at home. Your feelings associate with these things, but they, are not fit associates for you. You may have a portion in all that is doing in your family, and in your country, yea, and in some sort, all that is done under the Sun; but this is not sufficient for you. The time draweth nigh, when there will be an end to all these things, and they will be as though they had not been; but you will still live. You will witness the wreck of nature itself, and survive it; and stand before the Son of man at his appearing and kingdom. Can you think of these things and be unconcerned?
Rev. Andrew Fuller–The Great Question Answered
Concerning our Time
A man who does nothing never has time to do anything.
Charles H. Spurgeon


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Turning Green at the LA Auto Show
Not long ago, shopping for an environmentally friendly car was a no-brainer: You marched in to your local Toyota dealer, ordered a Prius (because that was basically your only choice), and -- if you were lucky -- you wouldn't have to wait too long for delivery (or pay too much of a premium for it).
Times have changed, and a visit to this year's LA Auto Show illustrates just how much variety there is for auto buyers who want to drive in the green lane. Los Angeles has long showcased carmakers' latest efforts in fuel efficient and sustainable models, and in 2012, there was a lot to choose from: hybrids, plug-ins, extended range electrics, Diesel, LNG, and eco-efficient traditional engines that squeeze more miles out of a gallon of gas: nearly three dozen total, ranging from small no-frills compacts on up to hybrid versions of luxury models from Audi, Lexus and BMW.
Green Car of the Year: 2013 Ford Fusion
Since 2006, the Green Car Journal has presented this award to a model exhibited at the LA Show. Past winners include the hybrid version of the Toyota Camry, Chevy Volt, and Honda Civic GX (fueled by natural gas). This year, the award went to the Ford's 2013 line of Fusions, which feature Eco-Boost engines that get up to 37 mpg and a hybrid that gets an incredible 47 mpg.
Ford was the only automaker with TWO vehicles listed as finalists for this award (The CMAX was also a contender). This is not surprising, as Ford has sprung into a leadership role in the area of fuel efficient vehicles and sustainable materials.
Luxury Hybrids and Plug-Ins
I am nothing if not aspirational - so I do spend an awful lot of time at auto shows ogling fantasy vehicles. I'm pretty sure I'm not alone; otherwise why would there be so many concept cars on display? But the cool thing about the concepts is that many of them actually go into production.
One of the things that surprised me this year was how many luxury models have been cloned as hybrids:
|Audi A6 Hybrid
|Audi Q5 Hybrid
One gorgeous standout was the Lexus GH 450h, with a bamboo interior -- a bonus, since bamboo is one of the more sustainable types of wood because it grows so quickly.
One of last year's LA Auto Show highlights was BMW's futuristic i8 electric car concept, which was back on display for 2012. But far more interesting (and practical looking) was this plug-in i3 concept coupe, which I could totally envision seeing in the road really soon.
BMW says this four-seat fully electric vehicle can go from 0-60 in just 8 seconds. It has a transparent roof and side panels, which let you see into the light carbon fiber passenger compartment -- harder than steel, but 50% lighter.
Fiat joined the electric parade with an adorable plug-in version of its Cinquecento, the 500e, which offers an estimated 100 miles per gallon equivalent on the highway (and more on city roads), gives you a range of about 80 miles (more on city roads) and of course, zero emissions.
The 500e's battery-electric powertrain can be recharged in four hours at Level 2 (240 volts).
The 2013 Fiat 500e will be arriving in California dealerships in the Spring.
Just a couple of months after its North American launch, Chevrolet unveiled a plug-in version of its cute little Spark urban mini-car. The Spark EV will share a number of technologies with its big electric brother, the Chevy Volt -- but not its price tag. With tax incentives, new Spark EV will cost just under $25,000.
Innovations on the Spark EV will include SAE DC Fast charging, which will allow you to reach an 80% battery charge in just 20 minutes -- that is, if you can find a compatible charging station for what appears to be a new protocol. You will also be able to recharge with the dedicated 240V charging stations currently for sale, as well as 140V house current - just be warned that attaining a full charge will take longer (seven hours at 240V).
A really cool development for the Spark EV is the addition of Siri compatibility on its MyLink infotainment system - so owners of Siri-enabled iPhones will be able to integrate that functionality while they drive.
Mitsubishi's press conference concluded with literal fanfare, from the fabled USC marching band - all in honor of a new partnership between the Japanese automaker and the university's Viterbi School of Engineering, which is building a campus wide Smart Grid Living Laboratory.
Mitsubishi is donating 12 of i-MiEV vehicles and several Level 2 charging systems to the program, which aims to pave the way to building the new infrastructure we need to accommodate a growing population of vehicles that run on alternate energy sources like electricity. Anyone who has had the experience of range anxiety and the difficulty of locating compatible charging facilities (as I experienced earlier this year) should welcome this study.
And as the infrastructure around electric vehicles grows, so should the range of plug-in options offered by the world's automakers. I can't wait to see what's in store at next year's LA show.


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Another reason to just say "NO" to Hillary and her friends who want to give us universal health care. I can't say it any better than Ronald Bailey from his post on the Reason website Hit & Run blog. Here's a bit of Bailey's post:
"Well, look no further than the scandalous mess at Walter Reed Army Hospital. Crappy hospitals, endless waits, mountains of paperwork and, at the end of the day, no real accountability from the people who run the joint. Folks, if the government can't or won't take good care of our injured soldiers, what makes you think that it will take good care of little Sally or Uncle Bill?"
Now, do we really want to put total control of all health care in the hands of those who wrecked it in first place – Congress, states and federal agencies? I don't think so. It is the wrong way to go … pure and simple.
When any bureaucrat starts talking about universal health care, start asking the tough questions.
As Will Rogers said, "It's a good thing we don't get all the government we pay for."


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by Elizabeth Henry
Vulnerable natural cypress forests in the Himalayan kingdom of Bhutan may soon be facing a more secure future thanks to a new conservation partnership between local organisations and Scotland-based horticulturists.
A team from the Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh (RBGE) is working with local officials in Bhutan's Dangchu Valley to create a conservation programme for the Tsenden, Bhutan's national tree.
Cupressus torulosa, referred to as the "Sacred Cypress", is essential in the construction and restoration of sacred temples.
Horticulturists Neil McCheyne and David Gray, experienced arboriculturists from RBGE's Benmore Botanic Garden, in Argyll, and Tom Christian, who works for RBGE's International Conifer Conservation Programme and Perth and Kinross Countryside Trust, are working with partners in Bhutan on the programme.
Christian explained: "The Dangchu Valley is an important ecosystem and natural resource as it contains the largest known natural stands of Tsenden anywhere in the world. However, the forest is coming under increasing pressure as the result of requirements for the construction and restoration of important cultural structures. Therefore, it is essential that these forests are very carefully managed if there is to be a sustainable supply in the future.
"The Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh works in over 30 countries around the world and it is very encouraging when we come across projects such as this, where it has been initiated by local people and supported by officials including Mayor Sonam Dorji and forestry officer Namgay Tshering."


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Senior EITI Technical Specialist for AEITI Secretariat
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About Ministry of Mines and Petroleum (MoMP):
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Job Summary:
The Senior EITI Technical Specialist post at the AEITI is mainly responsible for providing technical support to EITI related MoF, MoMP, State Owned Enterprises (SOEs), Private Sector Companies (Mining Companies), Civil Society organizations (CSOs), and other relevant entities of GoIRA [as required by Multi-Stakeholder Group (MSG) and AEITI Secretariat] to ensure that the implementing entities process are aligned in compliance with the EITI (latest) standard; the Senior EITI Technical Specialist directly reports to the National Coordinator and through him to the MSG. Main responsibilities are as follows:
Skills Required:
Communication Technical SkillsTechnical Knowledge
Requires travel to provinces:
Skills Description:
· Able to communicate formally and efficiently in English, Dari and Pashtu languages.
· Work experience in the extractive sector is desirable (5 additional marks).
Duties & Responsibilities:
- Maintain expert knowledge on EITI standard and identify requirements and global good practices for the SOEs, Mining Companies and relevant government entities to ensure the processes and functions within these entities are aligned with EITI standard and meets EITI Reporting and Validation expectations.
- Coordinate with relevant entities and assist various stakeholders, including CSOs, to develop and implement various strategies for all technical aspects of the EITI Implementation.
- Provide technical support to various stakeholders and evaluate processes, policies and procedures to ensure smooth implementation of all EITI requirements and coordinate the status with MSG, AEITI and EITI International Secretariat to ensure compliance to all EITI requirements.
- Prepare and assist relevant entities in preparation of annual progress reports for EITI implementation, work plans and EITI documents in collaboration with MSG Technical Working Groups and stakeholders.
- Provide technical assistance to relevant entities and oversee implementation of EITI requirements in close collaboration with MSG Finance, Communication and Validation Committees as well as AEITI Communication and Reconciliation Departments.
- Ensure implementation of all technical (EITI related) processes according to the deadlines and deliverables and collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to provide expert knowledge on all technical aspects of the EITI implementation.
- Develop tools according to EITI standards and document all processes and methodologies and provide required training to relevant entities' staffs.
- Analyze all of the EITI relevant processes and functions within the relevant entities and recommend various activities for all of the concerned entities to be adopted to ensure smooth EITI implementation.
- Evaluate and assess potential systems within the relevant entities by testing compatibility with the existing and new EITI standard and requirements.
- Confirm that overall objectives of EITI are abided by the relevant entities by testing new approaches that yield the required result and comply with relevant parts of EITI standard; compare adopted approaches with EITI standard and suggest modifications to the methodologies / approaches.
- Maximize use of hardware and software by the relevant entities through advising AEITI Secretariat, MSG and relevant stakeholders.
- Work closely with the International EITI Secretariat, to interpret EITI standard requirements and instructions; answer questions and provide clarifications to the relevant stakeholders in regards to the EITI standard requirements.
- Help the relevant entities prepare / revise templates, formats and checklists to ensure compliant with relevant EITI requirements.
- Review relevant laws, regulations, and policies of relevant entities and propose amendments to the related entities to ensure compliance with EITI requirements.
- Seek clarifications and guidance from EITI International Secretariat on the required / adapted procedure and convey the same to the relevant entities as well as assist the relevant entities to comply with the requirements.
- Respond to EITI International Secretariat, EITI Validator, and IA queries and coordinate their comments to the relevant stakeholders and MSG.
- Consult with other EITI implementing countries for innovations and methodologies in adapting procedures and methodologies to comply with the EITI standard and requirements.
- Maintain historical records by documenting hardware and software changes and revisions and adapted approaches and procedures within the relevant entities.
- Advise relevant entities on maintenance of critical internal procedures / functions to ensure compliance with rules and requirements of the EITI.
- Perform any other tasks as may be assigned by the MSG and the AEITI secretariat.
Job Location:Afghanistan, Kabul
Master Degree in economics, political science, related social sciences, law, MBA, or any other relevant field, with 5 years of relevant work experience; or Bachelor Degree in any of the above fields in with 7 years of the relevant work experience.
The mentioned experience should be in administrative, management, process / function control or advisory role.
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Poverty, a word that sends shivers down the spine. Poverty as a concept is one of the main drivers of foreign aid that is considered as a help to achieve development and escape that vicious concept.
The United Nations Sustainable Development Goals in 2015 set as a first and primary goal to eradicate poverty by 2030. the UN programme in 1990 set the same goal for the year 2000 as part of the Millennium Development Goals, and a previous UN summit in held 1977 set 1990 as a deadline year for the poverty eradication and achievement of universal schooling, and access the clean water and sanitation.
Here we are in 2017 where those same goals and targets are on the table facing more challenges than ever…
Here we are in 2017 and nobody was held accountable for those goals missed during 40 years…
40 years of fighting poverty, 40 years of countless reforms schemes of foreign aid, 40 years of endless state and international summits talking about tackling poverty, and 40 years detailed in zillion books… 40 years later and foreign aid drivers are still the same;
Have we understood what are we fighting against? Do we know who are we fighting for?
One thing we can agree on: fighting poverty is not binary nor linear, so let start from there.
Poverty is a multidimensional issue, that is the severe deprivations one faces at the same time with respect to education, health and living standards, and as Amartya Sen pointed out poverty and famine have little to do with lack of money and food, but are social and economic issues.
In addressing those social and economic issues the West had a genuine post-colonial change of heart away from racism and toward respect and equality where third world became developing one. The enterprise of the West transforming the Rest got a new name: Foreign Aid. President Truman back in 1949 addressed the issue saying " We must embark on a bold new programme for the improvement of growth and the underdeveloped areas" anticipating all the United Nations and WorldBank programmes that have convinced the Rest that overcoming poverty was more feasible under a certain freedom such as free markets, private property, and democracy.
The severe deprivation has propelled poverty on the top targets of this foreign aid operating through agencies that usually chose Africa as a default destination because 75% of the poorest countries are located in that specific continent, but more importantly because the region have more than 40% (414 million) living in absolute poverty (less than $1.25 per day). Those genuine initiatives face many challenges as every country has its own political issues, cultural background, history, and social economy.
Africa generalisations have turned out to be a real obstacle in planning for fighting poverty. Because the alarming data generate huge donations that need to be justified very quickly, and making one single plan for 54 countries is easier to draw than adapted ones (especially when there is a scarcity of data, opacity of the environment or high level of corruption), but also those generalisations made implementation of action plans almost impossible because what is applicable in Ethiopia is not necessarily in Mali or Malawi. Another reason why the generalisation's plans are used is to fight poverty as quick as possible.
Aid agencies find themselves training cows for the Kentucky Derby even before training them to walk and the main explanation is often related to the people footing the bill; rich people or corporations usually have very little knowledge about poverty-related problems, so they usually demand big action plans to nourish the feeling of "something is being done". in 2005 The New York Times ran an editorial that advocates big plans for Africa called Just Do Something, qualifying the region as critical where something, anything must be done, whether it works or not. if those ineffective plans take pressure out of the West they also prevent the effective ones of happening. Big plans are attractive because it gives one a feeling of being the chosen one and a hero especially politicians, and VIPs who want to make a splash and branding themselves as caring and compassionate, however those people and the public rarely realise that plans at the top are never connected to reality at the bottom.
By providing those big plans, an important component of poverty is left out: ITS COMPLEXITY.
The poverty trap, despite being described by J.Sachs as a problem easier to solve than it looks, is far from being solved and multilateral agencies such as WorldBank, IMF, and United Nations have yet to make history by Making Poverty History.
One must acknowledge that some progress has been made in reducing poverty. Many countries have seen the non-monetary aspects improve such as gains in health, education as their economies grow. According to the WorldBank and UN estimations, the share of poverty in Africa fell from 56% in 1990 to 43% in 2012. However a major factor remains: Population has massively increased during that period going from 631,614,304 in 1990 to 1,044,106,862 in 2012, making the number of poor raising from 280 to 340 million.
Clearly, the twelve cent medicine do not reach all children suffering from malaria…
$3 per mother is not enough to eradicate infant's mortality…
Building schools without teachers cannot be called education…
So why don't we ask those poor what they need, the West has fought for the implementation of "No Taxation Without Representation" can it be extended to the Rest, in order to collect feedback and hold agencies and foreign aid accountable for their actions.
Written by Nawal Allal


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I remember in high school thinking that I never wanted to get pudgy like my dad. I may have even said this out loud. (Sorry Dad!) My father was never really overweight, he never "exercised" in the traditional sense, but it certainly wasn't because the word lazy is in his lexicon. He was just really focused on his company, managing the house, and being a great father and husband. At the time, I ran 15 miles a day and looked like the beanstalk Jack climbed. (Uh, a really short beanstalk.) Now, here I am, one 'kid' starting college, the other starting Law School, I have a full time job and spend the rest of my time writing. (That's two full time jobs.) Working out sounds like a great idea, of course, but then so does Starbucks. Needless to say, I look up to my father a lot. I'm still learning from him, and 30 years later, I think I get it.
I recently had the pleasure of spending the weekend on a lake trip with some great friends. This is the second year we've all pitched in on a nice house using Airbnb, and I'm already looking forward to next year! I'm truly grateful for being included since a lot of these friends are in their 20s and my wife and I aren't. Don't get me wrong, I enjoy spending time with all of them, and some are amongst my closest friends, but my wife and I are far in the lead when it comes to the aging contest. Other than a little gentle teasing, nobody cares, I certainly don't. In my wife's words, "I'm glad you found your tribe."
I posted pictures of the lake trip to Facebook and one of my friends was less than happy with how they looked in several pictures. To say they are working rigorous hours to meet their career goals is an understatement. That means it's nearly impossible to take that casual 5 mile run after a ten hour work day, or spend the weekend preparing healthy meals when that's your study time. When you actually decide to do something, goals can be unforgiving.
I used to really kick myself over this, and still do to a lesser extent, but I really shouldn't. When I'm not at work, I've been focused like a laser on my books. I let the grass grow a little long around the house (sorry neighbors), I walk a couple days a week instead of a full workout regimen, but I'm writing like my life depends on it. The thing is, I really embrace my goals, and if I spread myself too thin, I won't meet any of them.
I may have been the oldest, chubbiest, oldest person at that lake trip. I definitely looked worse than anyone else in a swimsuit. (Woof, don't ask me about my swimsuit...and no more pictures standing next to Cristi's fiance, Brandon. Jerk. ;) ) But I didn't let any of that get in the way of my fun. And I excelled at having fun! If I could go back five years and choose between my life's passion of writing novels, or trying to look like Hugh Jackman to impress a bunch of hot 20 somethings, I'd choose the writing. Had I looked like Hugh, the trip wouldn't have been any different, but I would have had regrets for not following through with what I really wanted out of life. Once again, my dad was right about working hard on the things that are most important, though I'm pretty sure the words he used were, "Have you mowed the lawn yet?"
So, maybe I'm not aging poorly, I think instead I'm aging loudly. I may have more wrinkles, I may not be the shape I'd like to be, but good luck finding someone who lives life more than I do! I'm in my mid 40s, but rather that dreaming that something might happen, I'm fighting for those dreams. That fight includes sacrifice, commitment, and sometimes cake, and vodka. I'm good with that.


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