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South China Morning Post
3 days ago
- Health
- South China Morning Post
Spark Study Buddy (Explorer): MacLehose Trail marker removal sparks safety fears
Content provided by British Council [1] A video has surfaced online showing a man removing a distance marker on Hong Kong's MacLehose Trail. The act has upset many internet users. They are concerned that his actions could pose risks for hikers who might need emergency assistance. [2] The 21-second clip has been widely shared on the Chinese social media platform RedNote. It shows a man pulling up marker No. 148 along the Tai Mo Shan trail. While speaking in Mandarin, he says something that can be translated as 'I easily handled the MacLehose Trail.' He then lifts the pole onto his shoulder and jogs a short distance. [3] The man in the video also says: 'Goodbye to this 148, don't even think about taking photos here; I'm taking it away.' Later in the clip, he returns the marker to its original position and says: 'That was too tiring'. [4] The user had recently posted content referencing the MacLehose Trail. But this clip raised safety concerns. Distance posts are important markers that help hikers understand where they are and ensure rescuers can locate them during emergencies. [5] The Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department stated that it had immediately dispatched staff to the location upon learning of the incident. 'We discovered that the base of distance post number M148 was loose. We have cordoned off the post and will arrange for repairs and reinforcement as soon as possible,' a department spokesman said. 'Regarding the online video, the department will follow up and conduct an investigation.' [6] Intentionally or carelessly damaging any installations, including distance posts and fences managed by the department within country parks or special areas, is a criminal offence. One can be fined up to HK$2,000 (approximately US$257) and face up to three months in jail. Ongoing damage can lead to an additional HK$100 fine per day. [7] In recent years, Hong Kong's scenic hiking trails have become increasingly popular among visitors from mainland China. The MacLehose Trail stretches nearly 100km across the New Territories. Source: South China Morning Post, May 11 Questions 1. What does 'the act' in paragraph 1 refer to? 2. According to what the man says in paragraph 3, why did he return the marker? 3. One of the primary purposes of distance posts is for hikers to ..., according to paragraph 4. A. get help quickly B. take photographs C. take rest D. find out how far they have walked 4. In paragraph 5, the Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department said post number M148 needs to be … and … . A. repair; reinforces B. repairing; reinforce C. repaired; reinforced D. repairs; reinforcement 5. What is the maximum amount of time a person could go to jail for purposely damaging trail markers, according to paragraph 6? 6. Based on paragraph 7, the MacLehose Trail is almost 100km … A. deep. B. high. C. wide. D. long. Distance markers are very important on hiking trails, and it is against the law to damage them. Photo: Handout Answers 1. A man removing a distance marker from Hong Kong's MacLehose Trail. 2. It was too tiring carrying it. (accept all similar answers) 3. A 4. C 5. three months 6. D
Times of Oman
14-05-2025
- Business
- Times of Oman
Telecom ARPU to rise 10-12% this fiscal as rural data usage surges
New Delhi : The average revenue per user (ARPU) for Indian telecom operators is expected to rise 10-12 per cent in the current financial year 2025-26 as rural data consumption surges, according to Crisil Ratings. Increasing internet adoption and data consumption by rural subscribers are emerging as structural drivers of growth in Indian telecom companies' average revenue per user (ARPU). To capitalise on the trend, Crisil noted that telecom operators are strengthening rural connectivity, which should help expand their data subscriber base and returns. Since December 2019, telecom tariffs have reportedly climbed at a 12-15 per cent CAGR through successive raises in 2019, 2021, and 2024. The latest telecom tariff hike was taken in July 2024. Over the four calendar years ended December 31, 2024, internet penetration in rural India surged from 59 per cent to 78 per cent, outpacing urban areas, which grew from 77 per cent to 90 per cent. Internet penetration in rural areas is expected to further increase by 4-5 per cent by the end of 2025-26, supported by continued adoption of online communication, digital payments as well as increasing usage of social media, content streaming services and e-commerce. Despite being more price sensitive, the rural internet user base stayed resilient over the past year, even in the face of tariff hikes introduced in mid-2024, reflecting the high dependence of rural users on mobile internet, Crisil said. This data consumption growth trend will be sustained with the expansion of the 4G networks in the underpenetrated areas. According to the rating agency, it will drive up the ARPU going forward. Anand Kulkarni, Director, Crisil Ratings, said, "The industry ARPU is expected to rise by Rs 20-25 to reach Rs 225-230 by the end of this fiscal, assuming tariffs remain stable." According to the rating agency, around 55-60 per cent of the incremental ARPU is expected to come from rural subscribers. "Relatively lower internet penetration in rural regions will drive migration of subscribers to data plans. Additionally, uptrading of plans due to higher data consumption will also drive ARPU growth. Here as well, rural areas will play a key role as mobile phones serve as the primary gateway vis-a-vis metro users, who have alternatives such as wi-fi," Anand Kulkarni. However, Crisil Ratings argued that the affordability of data plans will remain essential for the growth in rural data subscribers.
Daily Mail
10-05-2025
- General
- Daily Mail
Sixth-grade math problem leaves the internet confused... can you solve it?
PEMDAS has plagued many in elementary school math classes, but how many Americans remember how to use the acronym to solve problems? A simple sixth-grade math equation went viral on X for stumping adults who forgot how to solve a basic problem. 'Can you solve this!?' one X user asked their followers. The problem read: 16 - 4 ÷ 4 - 4. The comment section blew up with some internet users claiming the answer was 11, while others saying that it was -1. A few X users even claimed the answer was 12, some said 0, one answered 13, and another came to the answer of 6. To solve the equation, you have to reach back into the depths of your brain and use PEMDAS, which stands for Parentheses, Exponents, Multiplication, Division, Addition and Subtraction. The acronym represents the correct order to complete a math problem with multiple functions, starting by solving what's in between parentheses. So, can you solve the sixth-grade math problem? The correct answer to the equation is 11. To get the answer, four is first divided by itself because division comes before subtraction in PEMDAS. Four divided by four is one, which now makes the problem 16 - 1 - 4. Next is just simple subtraction. Moving left to right, 16 - 1 = 15 and 15 - 4 = 11; thus, the answer to the tricky problem is 11. Many users who got -1 made the mistake of going in order instead of starting with division. If you started the equation by subtracting four from 16, you would've ended up with 12 ÷ 4 - 4. 12 ÷ 4 = 3 and 3 - 4 = -1. The math problem was posted to X, and internet users were divided on the correct answer Those who accidentally came up with 12, 0, 13, or 6 may've made an error when subtracting or dividing.
