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Why I would counsel against statutory regulation of psychotherapists | Letter

30 October at 20:15 PM, via The Guardian

To proceed would divide a profession that has only recently found a fragile unity via the Professional Standards Authority, writes Prof Andrew Samuels

As a former chair of the UK Council for Psychotherapy, who led our fight against statutory regulation in the first decade of this century, I am disquieted to read of what feels like a new and unreflective rush towards statutory regulation of...

Are FNB And Pick n Pay The New Power Couple In SA Business?

30 October at 19:02 PM, via Tech Financials

It seems like FNB and Pick n Pay might just be South Africa’s ultimate love story in business! Have these two beloved brands found their “golden hour” together? Judging by their latest partnership, it sure looks that way! FNB and Pick n Pay are teaming up to deliver extra rewards for their loyal customers, making […]

Scientists discover oldest ever giant tadpole fossil in Argentina

30 October at 18:59 PM, via The Guardian

Tadpole that wriggled around 160m years ago surpasses previous record holder by about 20m years

Scientists have discovered the oldest-known fossil of a giant tadpole that wriggled around over 160m years ago.

The new fossil, found in Argentina, surpasses the previous ancient record holder by about 20m years.

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FNB eBucks Teams With Pick n Pay For Grocery And Fashion Discount

30 October at 15:42 PM, via Tech Financials

FNB and Pick n Pay are teaming up to deliver exciting new rewards for South African shoppers, aiming to help customers save more on groceries, clothing, and everyday essentials. Starting 1 November, FNB Private Clients, Private Wealth, and RMB Private Bank eBucks members can earn up to 30% back in eBucks on purchases made through […]

Scare tactics: scientists offer insights on what makes a perfect prank

30 October at 13:23 PM, via The Guardian

Researchers come up with theory for why ‘jump scares’ are often followed by laughter – with advice on how to find ‘sweet spot’ of fear

Whether it’s a friend jumping out at you from behind a bush or accidentally walking into a web of fake cobwebs, most of us will have fallen victim to a scare prank at some point.

Now scientists have come up with a theory for why “jump scares” are so often...

Minister Notes Competition Tribunal’s Decision On Vodacom, Maziv Merger

30 October at 11:53 AM, via Tech Financials

Trade, Industry and Competition Minister, Parks Tau, has noted the order issued by the Competition Tribunal prohibiting the proposed merger between Vodacom (Pty) Ltd and Maziv (Business Venture Investments No. 2213 (Pty) Ltd). “This order follows the Competition Commission’s initial recommendation to prohibit the merger, citing significant concerns that it could substantially reduce...

Britain is closing its eyes to long Covid. That’s not how to stop it ravaging lives and livelihoods | Devi Sridhar

30 October at 10:00 AM, via The Guardian

Unlike the US, Canada and Australia, the UK has limited access to free boosters – but the cost of doing so could be huge

Trust me, no one, even in public health or medicine, wants to talk or think about Covid-19. The trauma of those pandemic years is burnt into our minds. But, whether we want to deal with it or not, Covid-19 is still affecting all of us, and circulating at fairly high levels in...

Alcohol consumption abundant in the natural world, study finds

30 October at 06:00 AM, via The Guardian

Range of species have ethanol in diet, normally arising through fermented fruits, sap and nectar

Humans may have turned drinking into something of an art form but when it comes to animals putting alcohol away, Homo sapiens are not such an outlier, researchers say.

A review of published evidence shows that alcohol occurs naturally in nearly every ecosystem on Earth, making it likely that most...

Experiencing intense emotions with others makes people feel more connected, study finds

30 October at 02:01 AM, via The Guardian

Participants bonded more after watching films that sparked intense emotions

Whether it is laughing at a classic comedy or watching a horror film from behind a cushion, movies can generate myriad feelings. Now researchers say experiencing intense emotions alongside others makes people feel more connected – provided you can see them.

It has long been known that experiencing emotional events...

Huawei, Partners Gear Up To Change The Game For SA SMEs With Huawei eKit

29 October at 13:23 PM, via Tech Financials

Huawei South Africa and its growing network of channel partners are gearing up to accelerate local small and medium enterprise (SMEs) digital transformation with the Huawei eKit portfolio. This emerged during Huawei’s first eKit Annual Summit for South African partners, staged at The Forum in Bryanston recently. Huawei eKit, first launched in South Africa earlier […]

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