Some Memories

Sukhdave's parting shot In explaining the reason for his departure, Sukhdave is understood to have told his colleagues that it was due to certain professional standards that he deemed important not being met. "Sukhdave's early retirement does not come as a surprise. He was an economist like Zeti and probably was more comfortable with her style of doing things," said a source. http://www.thestar.com.my/business/business-news/2017/11/29/sukhdaves-parting-shot/

Uber concealed massive hack that exposed data of 57m users and drivers

Housewife scammed of almost $52,000 through fraudsters on accommodation website Airbnb Lawyer Nicolas Tang said: "Airbnb has a duty to protect consumers worldwide, and it can do so by placing warnings in strategic locations and making them prominent, such as putting them in red, or in a pop-up box". He added: "I used Airbnb before and didn't see such warnings." http://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/housewife-scammed-of-almost-52000-through-fraudsters-on-accommodation-website-airbnb

Cybersecurity company Positive Technologies Research had found that the vulnerabilities could enable hackers to take over a user's computer remotely. http://www.thestar.com.my/news/nation/2017/11/26/intel-urges-pc-users-to-check-for-chipset-flaw/

Warren Buffett and Bill Gates have both founded highly profitable companies, so it's safe to say that they've made quite a few smart business decisions. In a 1998  panel discussion  with students at the University of Washington's business school, the two billionaires pinpointed the best business decisions they ever made. Buffett said his best business decision was simply starting a career in investing because he enjoys what he does. Luckily, said Buffett, this has worked out well for him. "You'll see plenty of times when you get chances to do things that just shout at you," he said. "When that happens, you have to take a big swing." Alluding to his own experiences as an investor, Buffett said that when these opportunities arise, you must act quickly. There's no time to be "reading a book on the theory of diversification," he said. "When you find something where you know the business, it's within your circle of competence, you u...

Australia's same-sex marriage postal survey: 61.6% yes, 38.4% no https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/live/2017/nov/15/australias-same-sex-marriage-postal-survey-results-live

In its quarterly bulletin published on Nov 17, Bank Negara had said that Malaysia's property market is facing an oversupply of non-affordable homes and idle commercial space, while demand for affordable housing is not being met. "This situation could worsen if the current supply-demand conditions persist. Within the country, Johor is poised to have the largest property market imbalances (highest number of unsold residential properties and potentially the largest excess supply of retail space). Read more at https://m.malaysiakini.com/news/402533#VZdjCDllZRliBOik.99

Quite true. If you are 60 years old and above you really have to read and consider these realities of life. How to stay 'safe' at old age: 
(Remember only you can save yourself safely at old age). 1. Do not retire. 
If you're over-aged, retire and get all the benefits but find another income-generating job or open a business that will keep you active physically and mentally. Travel and bond with true friends, play a sport, learn a new hobby and volunteer in your community or parish. Don't loaf around. Your spouse will hate you because you've become a sloppy, listless bum with nothing good to say about the household and things that you never bothered about before. Solve crossword puzzles, play Scrabble, write your memoirs, and above all, read …this will keep you alert and keep Alzheimer's at bay. 2. Live in your own place to enjoy independence, privacy and a solo life. If you move in with your children, your rank or degree of importance ...