Penrith Station clarinet player 'brings comfort' to passengers: Philip Lowes, 79, plays his clarinet to help him feel better when he is feeling lonely.
bbc.com/news/articles/c4ny72g52l7o
Medical company fined $480,000 for failing to guard against cyber 'pfishing' - UPI.com
upi.com/Top_News/US/2023/12/08/Medical-company-finpfishing-ed-480000-for-failing-to-guard-against-cyber-pfishing/5361702011015/
The latest Gboard update has a hidden scan tool for text around you: Google is beta testing Lens-like functionality for Gboard
androidpolice.com/gboard-could-soon-let-you-copy-text-from-the-real-world/
Migration and house price rises to keep fuelling inflation - Westpac: Westpac says inflation is likely to remain above the Reserve Bank's target range for all of ...
rnz.co.nz/news/business/501342/migration-and-house-price-rises-to-keep-fuelling-inflation-westpac
Ongoing wage pressures could result in lift to OCR - economists: Third quarter labour market data is expected to show ongoing wage pressures ...
rnz.co.nz/news/business/501269/ongoing-wage-pressures-could-result-in-lift-to-ocr-economists
Inflation headache: Will latest numbers prolong the mortgage misery for Kiwis?
oneroof.co.nz/news/inflation-headache-will-latest-numbers-prolong-the-mortgage-misery-for-kiwis-44436
Former Alcester Grammar student wins bursary for Cambridge: Aidan Tolhurst will receive £3,000 a year over the course of his undergraduate degree in natural ...
stratfordobserver.co.uk/news/former-alcester-grammar-student-wins-bursary-for-cambridge/
U.S. Department of Education finds that VDOE excluded students with disabilities from taking SOL field test
richmond.com/news/state-regional/education/u-s-department-of-education-finds-that-vdoe-excluded-students-with-disabilities-from-taking-sol/article_d2bfcdaf-b305-56c6-abd9-1728e090da79.html
Election 2023: National’s tax cuts could push interest rates up, Goldman Sachs analysts warn
nzherald.co.nz/business/election-2023-nationals-tax-cuts-could-push-interest-rates-up-goldman-sachs-analysts-warn/VB6QT4LQCFFA5HJDPVWQKCQSUA/
The OCR will remain at 5.5 per cent for third time since July, retail suffers $2.6 billion in losses from crime in the year to June and Hipkins improving ... Show more
Planned $300m 39-level ‘Burj Takapuna’: Locals decry no public notification: Area is ear-marked for intensification as a metropolitan zone, hence the height.
nzherald.co.nz/business/planned-300m-39-level-burj-takapuna-locals-decry-no-public-notification/XZMIQZLFHNDXLLHHAXCQ5X334M/
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Singapore private home prices remain 'broadly flat' in third quarter: URA flash estimates
channelnewsasia.com/singapore/ura-private-home-prices-q3-2023-increase-flash-estimates-3813601
OCR preview: Will Reserve Bank lift interest rates again? Last call before election...
nzherald.co.nz/business/ocr-preview-will-reserve-bank-lift-interest-rates-again-last-call-before-election/TCZYWVHZANHGTHJBBNGLKTYZCA/
August resale condo 2023: Price fluctuations, expert opinions and market outlook: In the ever-evolving world of real estate, staying informed about current ...
asiaone.com/money/august-resale-condo-2023-price-fluctuations-expert-opinions-and-market-outlook
Kiwibank lifts mortgage rates as all eyes go on next Official Cash Rate (OCR) move
nzherald.co.nz/business/kiwibank-lifts-mortgage-rates-as-all-eyes-go-on-next-ocr-move/D77LAH7E2JHRFPF5BN7CK3PNRQ/
Finally! Windows 11's Snipping Tool will let you copy text from screenshots: Microsoft is expanding the Windows 11 Snipping Tool with a really practical and ...
pcworld.com/article/2070861/windows-snipping-tool-gets-text-recognition-for-screenshots.html
Amazon Kindle Scribe vs. reMarkable 2: Which is right for you?: Struggling to pick between the Kindle Scribe and reMarkable 2 for your next writing tablet?
androidpolice.com/amazon-kindle-scribe-vs-remarkable-2/
UPDF adds AI tools to make it an even more powerful PDF editor, now 63% off: AI-powered UPDF makes working with PDF files a cinch. And you can get it for 63% off ...
cultofmac.com/829129/updf-ai-pdf-editor/
Colchester siblings win Spartan Kids World Championships: Harry and Sophie Jeffery are the first junior OCR British athletes to win a Spartan Kids World ...
gazette-news.co.uk/news/23759424.colchester-siblings-win-spartan-kids-world-championships/
GCSE grade boundaries for AQA, Edexcel, OCR, WJEC and CCEA exams: The grade boundaries are decided after all pupils' GCSE exams have been marked
derbytelegraph.co.uk/news/uk-world-news/2023-gcse-grade-boundaries-aqa-8700329
Quick Glance: Decline in GCSE Top Grades in England Above 2019 Levels
- Proportion of GCSE entries awarded top grades fell from last year but remained higher than pre-Covid-19 levels.
- Figures published by the Joint Council for Qualifications (JCQ) include GCSE entries from students in England, Wales, and Northern Ireland.
- Overall, there were approximately 203,000 fewer top grades (7/A) compared to last year, but 142,000 more top grades awarded this year than in 2019.
- Proportion of entries achieving at least a grade 4 or C – considered a 'standard pass' – dropped from 73.2 percent in 2022 to 68.2 percent this year – a decrease of five percentage points, yet higher than 67.3 percent in 2019.
OCR admits GCSE computer science paper 'more difficult': But top results remained higher than pre-Covid levels after grade boundaries were lowered
schoolsweek.co.uk/ocr-admits-controversial-gcse-computer-science-paper-was-more-difficult/
A-level grade boundaries 2023: Where to find AQA, Edexcel and OCR boundaries on results day and what they mean
inews.co.uk/news/education/a-level-grade-boundaries-2023-where-find-aqa-edexcel-ocr-results-day-2552188
Mortgage rate pain to linger longer in face of OCR hold - advisor: A mortgage advisor says there will be no quick fix for people with mortgages suffering the ...
rnz.co.nz/news/business/495971/mortgage-rate-pain-to-linger-longer-in-face-of-ocr-hold-advisor
A look at when did the psf price for new launch condos widen from resale, and why
asiaone.com/money/look-when-did-psf-price-new-launch-condos-widen-resale-and-why
Reserve Bank keeps OCR unchanged: The Reserve Bank has left the official cash rate on hold at 5.5%. The Bank has today delivered a full Monetary Policy Statement ...
odt.co.nz/business/reserve-bank-keeps-ocr-unchanged-0
Feds investigate where COVID loss of class time in Baton Rouge schools violated disability laws
theadvocate.com/baton_rouge/news/education/covid-class-time-loss-in-baton-rouge-may-have-violated-laws/article_a10d4268-3c84-11ee-a227-3b3f6d3814c8.html
The Reserve Bank of New Zealand kept the official cash rate (OCR) on hold at 5.5%
oneroof.co.nz/news/44103
Reserve Bank leaves Official Cash Rate unchanged at 5.5%: The Reserve Bank has left the cash rate unchanged, as expected, and reaffirmed rates will stay high ...
rnz.co.nz/news/business/495906/reserve-bank-leaves-official-cash-rate-unchanged-at-5-point-5-percent
Reserve Bank expected to hold OCR steady as it assesses state of inflation: Economists are unanimous in expecting no change to the official cash rate this week ...
rnz.co.nz/news/business/495764/reserve-bank-expected-to-hold-ocr-steady-as-it-assesses-state-of-inflation
Expectations are that the Reserve Bank will keep the OCR at 5.5% on Wednesday but of more importance will be the language it uses on the health of the economy
oneroof.co.nz/news/44092
OCR decision: Reserve Bank keeps cash rate on hold at 5.5pc: Pundits have been expecting the Reserve Bank to sit tight.
nzherald.co.nz/business/ocr-decision-looms-will-mortgage-holders-get-relief-or-is-inflation-too-stubborn/62WA7LJDS5DSVBDHGTVWCQF7Q4/
Android malware steals user credentials using optical character recognition: OCR isn't the only advanced technique used by "CherryBlos" apps.
arstechnica.com/security/2023/07/android-malware-uses-ocr-to-capture-credentials-displayed-on-phone-screens/
Harvard legacy and donor preferences under federal civil rights investigation: The U.S. Department of Education has launched a civil rights investigation into ...
courant.com/2023/07/25/harvard-legacy-and-donor-preferences-under-federal-civil-rights-investigation/
Quick Glance: Investigation into Harvard Legacy Admissions
- The Education Department is investigating Harvard University's preferences for alumni and donor relatives in admissions.
- Multiple groups claim the practices are discriminatory.
- The Biden administration is responding to the Supreme Court decision with increased scrutiny of admissions practices.
Bank economists warn of “sticky” inflation and a possible hike in the OCR: – – VIA OneRoof
oneroof.co.nz/news/44003
New Android malware uses OCR to steal credentials from images: Two new Android malware families named 'CherryBlos' and 'FakeTrade' were ...
bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/new-android-malware-uses-ocr-to-steal-credentials-from-images/
History's bitter lesson: Interest rates hikes aren't over till they're over
newsroom.co.nz/page/what-history-tells-us-about-interest-rate-hikes
Sky-high interest rates even though Reserve Bank keeps OCR on hold: – – VIA OneRoof
oneroof.co.nz/news/43937
The OCR is on hold but if inflation for the second quarter of 2023 remains stubbornly high, the Reserve Bank could push the OCR higher
oneroof.co.nz/news/43939
Reserve Bank leaves official cash rate at 5.5%: The Reserve Bank has left its benchmark official cash rate unchanged at 5.5 percent, as expected.
rnz.co.nz/news/business/493609/reserve-bank-leaves-official-cash-rate-at-5-point-5-percent
OCR left unchanged at 5.5%: The Reserve Bank of New Zealand stuck to the script and left the official cash rate unchanged at 5.5 percent ...
odt.co.nz/business/ocr-left-unchanged-55
Official cash rate preview: OCR on hold or just holding on? Reserve Bank’s next rate call
nzherald.co.nz/business/ocr-preview-on-hold-or-just-holding-onrbnzs-next-rate-call/7EB7BVZTCVHCXA6TUJSRUHIWNQ/
Federal agency questions Rhinelander's response to student harassed for being nonbinary
jsonline.com/story/news/education/2023/07/07/ocr-rhinelander-title-ix-agreement-after-nonbinary-student-harassed/70388353007/
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US: Professor fired after shocking demand from female students to strip in class: US: Professor fired after shocking demand from female students to strip in ...
wionews.com/world/us-professor-fired-after-shocking-demand-from-11-female-students-to-strip-in-class-611543
Peak OCR pain: Auckland couple working four jobs to pay mortgage: 'We would have no other option but to migrate' - couple's reaction to latest ...
nzherald.co.nz/kahu/peak-ocr-pain-auckland-couple-working-five-jobs-to-pay-mortgage/EYKTMA5LXVDAFOGDBGCR2K64AY/
Beecher School District 200U failed to investigate Black student’s reports of racial harassment, says US Department of Education
chicagotribune.com/news/education/ct-beecher-ocr-racial-harrsasment-20230606-dyejdmkucra25efnu56i3xxi4q-story.html
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OCR to review difficulty of GCSE computer science paper: Follows backlash over exam leaving pupils 'completely disheartened' and warning it will put ...
schoolsweek.co.uk/ocr-to-review-difficulty-of-gcse-computer-science-paper/
OCR lifted to 5.5% | Live Updates: Live Updates for May 24 2023
thespinoff.co.nz/live-updates/24-05-2023/ocr-lifted-to-5-5
Quick Glance: Miami Zoo Apologizes for Controversial Treatment of Kiwi Bird
- A Florida zoo has apologized for offering an "encounter" where visitors could pet a kiwi, the national bird of New Zealand, which caused outrage in the bird's home country.
- An online petition to "help save" Paora, the nocturnal, flightless bird at Zoo Miami, garnered over 10,000 signatures within two days this week.
- Zoo Miami apologizes on behalf of everyone for the stress caused by a video showing the handling/housing of 'Paora,' the Kiwi.
- As a result, the 'Kiwi Encounter' will no longer be offered.
Inside the golden campaign of the PH obstacle course racing team: They may look as smooth as a ninja flying, but these speedy athletes from the Philippine ...
rappler.com/sports/southeast-asian-games/philippine-obstacle-course-racing-team/
'Perfect storm' has struggling Kiwis desperate for financial help: The cyclone, cost-of-living crisis and another OCR hike today are all putting pressure on ...
rnz.co.nz/news/political/490587/perfect-storm-has-struggling-kiwis-desperate-for-financial-help
Mortgage pain: Second major bank increases home loan rates after OCR announcement
nzherald.co.nz/business/mortgage-pain-second-major-bank-increases-home-loan-rates-after-ocr-announcement/EHAJZORRRNAYBEOQGU7KINMZQE/
And with that, the OCR hike season comes to an end: Probably. Economists are still putting a bob on another OCR hike being required.
thespinoff.co.nz/the-bulletin/25-05-2023/and-with-that-the-ocr-hike-season-comes-to-an-end
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New Zealand Herald Business Editor, Liam Dann, reveals what the latest decision around the OCR means for New Zealanders.
Full story: https://bit.ly/3MTyXVV
National Leader Christopher Luxon reacts to the announcement the Reserve Bank has lifted the OCR to 5.5 percent. Video / Nick Dobbie
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That’s all folks: Reserve Bank lifts OCR but shocks market by saying it’s done enough
nzherald.co.nz/business/ocr-rates-to-rise-markets-braced-for-todays-big-call/5RM7NGP72JCVPPKUN6T5AW6WRM/
Reserve Bank raises OCR to 5.5%: The Reserve Bank has raised the official cash rate by 25 basis points to 5.5 percent as it battles to get inflation under ...
rnz.co.nz/news/business/490555/reserve-bank-raises-ocr-to-5-point-5-percent
Budget spendup, migration may force Reserve Bank's hand, economists say: More government spending outlined in the Budget and a surge in migrants makes the ...
rnz.co.nz/news/business/490511/budget-spendup-migration-may-force-reserve-bank-s-hand-economists-say
Budget 2023: Typical Auckland mortgage payment may jump $1500 a year after Government spending
nzherald.co.nz/nz/budget-2023-typical-auckland-mortgage-payment-may-jump-1500-a-year-after-government-spending/NAJ4IIG3JJDRLEXATJQJH5ZJY4/
OCR cuts may have an impact on bank saver accounts - Kiwibank: Bank account savers enjoying higher interest rates could be short-lived as the prospect of OCR ...
rnz.co.nz/news/business/488711/ocr-cuts-may-have-an-impact-on-bank-saver-accounts-kiwibank
Official Cash Rate: How yesterday’s interest rate hike will impact mortgages: Reserve Bank wants lending rates to stay put, and deposit rates to rise.
nzherald.co.nz/business/official-cash-rate-how-yesterdays-interest-rate-hike-will-impact-mortgages/3P6FDUF5MVDDVCRQ6QPDHXGYWU/
Quick Glance: Who Will Foot the $22 Billion Bill for Bank Rescues?
- Community banks like Freedom Bank and Three Rivers Bank are concerned about having to pay for the rescue of Silicon Valley Bank and Signature Bank.
- Despite their growth, Freedom Bank and Three Rivers Bank have maintained their business models.
- Senator Steve Daines expressed his concerns about the bank rescues during a recent hearing with regulatory officials.
OCR hike a 'dangerous' approach that will cause 'immense pain' - economist: But another expert says the increases are likely not over yet - and will have a mixed ...
rnz.co.nz/news/business/487445/ocr-hike-a-dangerous-approach-that-will-cause-immense-pain-economist
Political sagas a distraction from real issues: With six months to go before the election, there are calls for politicians to refocus on the things that matter ...
thespinoff.co.nz/the-bulletin/11-04-2023/political-sagas-a-distraction-from-real-issues
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Reserve Bank set to again hike the official cash rate, but end of rises may be in sight
rnz.co.nz/news/business/487349/reserve-bank-set-to-again-hike-the-official-cash-rate-but-end-of-rises-may-be-in-sight
Quick Glance: Central Bank raises benchmark interest rate to 5.25 percent
- An economist says the Central Bank's higher-than-expected benchmark interest rate hike will push New Zealand into a recession.
- The bank today increased the benchmark interest rate by 50 basis points to 5.25 percent.
- ASB said in a statement, 'A final 25 basis point increase in May to 5.50 percent is our new forecast - but it's a difficult decision.'
- Renney said, 'They have recognized that monetary policy operates with a significant lag, meaning that the impacts of the increased interest rates have yet to be fully felt.'
Reserve Bank raises OCR to 5.25%: The Reserve Bank has raised the official cash rate by 50 basis points to 5.25 percent.
rnz.co.nz/news/business/487394/reserve-bank-raises-ocr-to-5-point-25-percent
HIPAA can't keep up with digital health: "What HIPAA actually is is an umbrella made of concrete with gaping holes in it."
axios.com/2023/04/06/privacy-risk-hipaa-digital-health
Why I Never Delete Any Email. I Just Archive It All.: I have every message and file I’ve written or received for decades. It makes your life so much easier—if ...
wsj.com/articles/archiving-emails-instead-of-deleting-d0a2e094
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OCR rate hike may hurt tech start-up funding: The unexpected 50 basis points hike to the Official Cash Rate could kick some tech start ups when they're already ...
rnz.co.nz/news/national/487473/ocr-rate-hike-may-hurt-tech-start-up-funding
DITO makes the SIM registration process easier for its subscribers | NoypiGeeks: With only a few weeks left until the deadline for SIM registration ...
noypigeeks.com/telecoms/dito-sim-registration-app/
Come hell Orr high interest rates, inflation must come down: Like David Bellamy telling us Old Man's Beard must go in the 80s, the Reserve Bank remains ...
thespinoff.co.nz/the-bulletin/06-04-2023/come-hell-orr-high-interest-rates-inflation-must-come-down
Liam Dann: Why the RBNZ made its shock OCR move: OPINION: This could be the last hike in cycle, but near-future data will have final say.
nzherald.co.nz/business/liam-dann-why-the-rbnz-made-its-shock-ocr-move/R5SGQUPN4NA4TPNLDQZEC5QUPY/
Reserve Bank bumps OCR up to 4.75pc despite Cyclone Gabrielle’s economic blow: It was too soon to accurately assess the monetary policy implications of Cyclone ...
nzherald.co.nz/business/reserve-bank-bumps-ocr-up-to-475pc-despite-cyclone-gabrielles-economic-blow/EEAT7LCJJJGIDE2PK2KYWUVHTU/
'Real recession' still to come although economy could be in one already - economist
rnz.co.nz/news/business/486118/real-recession-still-to-come-although-economy-could-be-in-one-already-economist
New Zealand hikes rates to over 14-year highs, flags more to come; kiwi rallies: New Zealand's central bank raised interest rates by 50 basis points to a more ...
reuters.com/markets/nz-central-bank-hikes-rates-by-50bps-expected-flags-more-come-2023-02-22/
Reserve Bank lifts OCR by another 50 points: Reserve Bank Governor Adrian Orr has lifted the official cash rate (OCR) by 50 basis points, to 4.75 per cent ...
odt.co.nz/business/reserve-bank-lifts-ocr-another-50-points
Shock and Orr: Rates hikes are killing off housing affordability and development: With the cost-of-living and housing crises, the need for Government ...
newsroom.co.nz/page/shock-and-orr-rate-hikes-are-killing-off-housing-affordability-and-development
Reported HIPAA complaints and breaches shot up from 2017 to 2021: HHS: A report released on Friday found that HIPAA complaints and breaches spiked between 2017 ...
thehill.com/policy/healthcare/3863724-reported-hipaa-complaints-and-breaches-shot-up-from-2017-to-2021-hhs/
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