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Summary Nippon Kaiji Kyokai (ClassNK) announced that the change of the Web Service Portal log-in system, initially planned for September 28, 2025, will be postponed. The new release is scheduled for 2026, though the exact date is yet to be confirmed. Current services, including NK-SHIPS and NK-PASS, remain accessible with existing log-in IDs. The decisionContinue reading “1025.09.28 – Nippon Kaiji Kyokai (ClassNK), Web Service Portal, NK-SHIPS, NK-PASS, CCH Portal Account Helpdesk, DNV (Det Norske Veritas / DNV Group), Germanischer Lloyd, Lloyd’s Register, International Maritime Organization (IMO)”

Summary OFX updated its Privacy Policy effective April 30, 2025, with changes to data collection explanations, automated decision-making details, and structure. Subsequent developments up to September 28, 2025, include legal updates on data protection, adjustments to acceptable use policies, financial moves, corporate partnerships, and foreign exchange commentary. These updates matter because they affect both userContinue reading “2025.09.28 – OFX Privacy Policy Updates and September 2025 Developments”

Summary Elon Musk was born in Pretoria, South Africa, in 1971 to a South African father and a Canadian mother. Zambia appears in his story only through family expeditions. Nelson Mandela, convicted in 1964 during the Rivonia Trial in Pretoria, spent 27 years in prison before his release in 1990 and later became South Africa’sContinue reading “2025.09.28 – Elon Musk, Errol Musk, Maye Musk, Nelson Mandela, South Africa, Zambia, Google, Facebook, Alphabet Inc., Meta Platforms Inc., Apartheid, China, Polygamy”

Summary This account explores how Dutch and Afrikaans use different words for “weekend” and explains the meaning and cultural use of the Dutch phrase “eet smakelijk.” The comparison matters because Afrikaans is closely related to Dutch yet diverged in vocabulary, and because dining customs show how social etiquette varies across cultures. Context and Scope TheContinue reading “2025.09.28 – Dutch and Afrikaans Words for Weekend and the Meaning of “Eet Smakelijk””

Summary Paysend is a UK-based fintech regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA). It offers international transfers, card-to-card payments, and multi-currency accounts. Since 7 October 2024, enhanced protections against Authorised Push Payment (APP) scams have been in force under Payment Systems Regulator (PSR) rules. As of April 2025, updated Terms of Service for UK customersContinue reading “2025.09.28 – Paysend, Authorised Push Payment Scam Protection, and the Payment Systems Regulator”

Summary Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) in adults influences how couples share responsibilities, communicate, and maintain emotional balance. Traits such as impulsivity, disorganization, hyperfocus, and emotional intensity create challenges, yet protective strategies and structured exercises help couples build resilience and strengthen bonds. Context and Scope This account explains the ways adult ADHD shapes couple relationships. It focusesContinue reading “2025.09.28 – Adults with ADHD in Couple Relationships”

Summary ARCA (Asociación de Bancos de la República Argentina) is a business chamber that brings together private banks in Argentina, including both national and foreign institutions. It represents the sector in dealings with the Central Bank of Argentina and other authorities. ARCA works alongside ABA (Asociación de Bancos de la Argentina, grouping mainly international banks)Continue reading “2025.09.28 – ARCA, ABA, and ADEBA in Argentina”

Países (A–Z) Argentina Qué enseña: federalismo + regiones naturales + especialización productiva.Lección: Argentina es un Estado federal: las provincias tienen autonomía política y fiscal. Esto se refleja en cómo se distribuyen funciones (educación, salud, seguridad) y en la coparticipación. En términos físicos, se distinguen grandes regiones naturales (Pampa, Patagonia, NOA, NEA, Cuyo) que condicionan usosContinue reading “2025.09.28 – Bitácora de lugares: del mapa mundial al barrio”

Summary Amazon listings for AA batteries in Spijkenisse on 29 September showed two main types: zinc carbon and alkaline. Zinc carbon appeared cheaper, while alkaline was presented as more durable. Both VELAMP and ANSMANN were included among the visible brands. Context and Scope This account centers on the battery listings visible through Amazon in Spijkenisse,Continue reading “2025.09.28 – AA Batteries on Amazon: VELAMP and ANSMANN in Spijkenisse”

Summary Two adolescents communicate in different ways: one engages easily; the other—who plays American football—opens up when questions focus on his interests and routines. This guide brings together a concise snapshot, a plain-English narrative, a unified one-page parent guide, and an evidence overview so daily conversations feel warmer, more natural, and more effective. Context andContinue reading “2025.09.28 – Two Teens, Two Styles: A Practical Guide to Everyday Family Conversation”