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Well done Py , I never knew the word SMOTE and missed there was a T in it.

Have tried the other puzzles? I tried one word at a time OCTO and liked that too.

12 inputs and word 1 first. Once you solve that it moves to word 2 and you are fed the results word 2 gets from the word 1 guesses. So number 8 reflects all 7 words guesses. It might be too easy but have only tried a couple so far.

This was my attempt that got 6 Smote was very costly.

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1aB5DSBqWi-gKCigY0JLjJslLIzHKDnFa/view?usp=sharing

Brilliant news TB , your post here was been picked up on Hot Copper too.

Somebody , and I can guess who , ticked a link th other day.

I'll take my hat of to him if he gets this one. I only got 6 of the 8 and was pleased with 6.

https://www.britannica.com/games/octordle/extreme/1289

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21 Sept 2025 #sprinting

Botswana beat the USA in the 4x400 meter relay in Tokyo to win their first gold medal in the event. Although they have #sprinting champions like Letsile Tebogo and Collen Kebinatshipi, they were not expected to beat team USA with Rai Benjamin competing on anchor. Botswana has now beaten the most dominant team in 4x400 meter history. And South Africa finished thousandths of a second away from the silver medal. What will the future of the relay become? And is this race the greatest relay the world has ever seen?"

So I was not exaggerating?

Found his time - not a bad prophecy from a dope?

Letsile Tebogo recorded a 43.49-second split in the heats of the men's 4x400m relay at the 2025 World Athletics Championships, becoming the fastest on the day, according to results posted on Facebook and worldathletics.org. He previously achieved a remarkable 43.03-second split in the 2024 Paris Olympics.

Botswana 5th on the final medals table

GB & NI 21st

Guys won the 4 x 400 beating the Americans in the final few strides - Tebogo ran for them , as hoped for , so got himself a gold medal after all. I thought they were sure of a medal if he competed with the 3 x 400m finalists , but beating America was a tall order because their biggest challenge is getting the baton to the 4th runner. If they do the world record is in danger usually. Like TLOU there was too much water - torrential rain turned most of the track into a shallow lake - same for all the teams once the the first runner completed his lap in his lane and passed the baton to the second runner to complete the first bend in the his lane. That was Tebogo for Botswana and then the lanes were open houses to all the field. Tebogo was down entering the final straight of his lap but to show how versatile he is the 100m and 200m sprinter levelled up pretty well at the changeover.

I had a football match at the Vitality so I had to disappear sharpish and never heard what his 400m split time was - but it was sure to be a good enough time to enter 400m solo races if he fancies it. Keely beat her 800m semi-final qualifying time by a whole 5 seconds to challenge her own fastest race this season, and looked like the winner until a Kenyan girl who'd had time out to have a baby and returned to the event a year ago delivered a devastating finish to overtake her at the death. And our other GB runner rallied too, to make both our 800 gorls medallists. Keely was restricted in her training programme , and could not get her 400m speed up to previous levels - that would have been enough to win gold - so roll on the Olympics if she can stay injury free and practice her 400m running. Enough on athletics - back to waiting for Kala announcements.

Starlink video does not tell you that you need to have another Starlink receiver.

I seem to be able to join Starlink for £75 per month , and that includes a free roof receiver

https://www.starlink.com/public-files/starlink_standard_pivot_mount_500x500.png

but the mount can cost £90-£130 depending on where you put it.

My postcode is estimated at a speed of 297 Mbps which is over 10x my current internet speed.

That is fibre and the last quarter of a mile = copper. Trooly have a full fibre service for what I am paying which is tempting. I declared an interest when they announced their plans , but I never heard from them before or after they installed the cables in , so I don't have much faith in them.

If the AI is correct, Botswana looks to be a feeder back to UAE which makes sense for the prestige of the country.

We see there are various other AI interest in the country and working together on complementary modules sounds sensible. But I don't know if modules scattered around the globe are less efficient than a group in one place. You'd think latency would be reduced at the very least , and I was expecting Lesedi to be the centre of Kaladata's operation for Southern Africa. The two countries are connected by road ("Driving from Botswana to the UAE is technically possible, but extremely impractical, taking approximately 6 to 7 days and covering over 10,000 km")

Starlink was mentioned on here , and it appears to be simple to use from this video, which does not tell you where the source and destinations are - they could be on the same satellite and probably are to get over 200 Mbps. Lord knows what speeds Kaladata need but Starlink looks like an instant solution to get trials off the ground. And I guess they have no doubts about a long term solution to have signed up in the first place.

Elon Musk sounds like a knob but he is admirably up at the top on innovations. If this video was representative of how easy it is to get a connection. They might have taken weeks to find that spot?

https://www.starlink.com/public-files/videos/base/Starlink_Home_Hero_Mini.webm

Google is next to useless , alongside DuckDuckGo default search engine, because both confuse kaladata and kalodata (which is all about Tik effing tok)!! Today I tried to omit kalodata without success BUT DUCK suggested I use their AI engine and this was the result. " around $1.5 billion expected by 2027 " is not just Kaladata but billions , not millions, confirm to me that funding TLOU is not a major worry in that country.

Search string ..... "partnerships with +kaladata +uae"

uae restricts Kaladata to the UAE , and not Kalodata in Nigeria which is the Tik-Tok connection.

uae uses the default search produces Github links which needs investigating one day.

+UAE invites the AI search because it produces zilch from the default search.

The summary screen follows

"Search

Partnerships Involving Kaladata in the UAE

Kaladata is actively engaging in partnerships within the UAE, particularly in the technology and data sectors. Here are some key insights regarding their collaborations and initiatives:

Partnerships Details

Kala Data Centre A partnership with Tlou Energy to establish a high-density computational facility in Botswana, powered by natural gas. This facility is expected to enhance Kaladata's capabilities in energy-intensive computing operations.

UAE Data Center Investments The UAE is seeing significant investments in data centers, with around $1.5 billion expected by 2027. Major operators like Equinix and Etisalat are expanding, which may create opportunities for Kaladata to collaborate in data management and analytics.

Private Label Middle East 2025 This event, held in Dubai, showcases partnerships between global retailers and manufacturers, indicating a growing market for data analytics in retail, which Kaladata could leverage.

Recent Developments

Data Center Growth: The UAE's data center market is expanding rapidly, with a projected increase in capacity. This growth presents opportunities for Kaladata to partner with existing data center operators to enhance their data analytics services.

Technological Collaborations: Kaladata's focus on AI and data processing techniques positions it well to collaborate with other tech firms in the UAE, especially in sectors like e-commerce and retail, where data-driven insights are crucial.

Conclusion

Kaladata's partnerships in the UAE are indicative of a broader trend towards collaboration in the technology and data sectors. As the UAE continues to invest in its digital infrastructure, Kaladata is well-placed to capitalize on these opportunities, enhancing its service offerings and expanding its market presence. "

I hope we'll see Kaladata announcements if they appear.

What spoilers the Portugese are !!!

Jake Wightman pipped by Nader at the post in the 1500m , and an Italian triple jumper jumped from 4th to 1st with a great jump in his 6th and final jump!!!

And he only needed the Portugese guy in 2nd place to fail for an Italian win.

And he did it for another daylight robbery!!!! I thought he was over 18m but it was just short of that!!!! These games are becoming quite sensational.

Home and dried it see

Phew! Keely qualified for the final, and the 200m was as good as i promised to be.

The women's version was most interesting for Brits but for Tebogo fans, he and Zharnel, achieved times that would normally have won medals.

The first 5 were all under 19.8secs and Tebogo's 19.65 was not enough for bronze.

Try and watch the women's race - it was stacked with champions, 2 Brits , and the new female Usain Bolt from America. She looks unbeatable at 100m and 200m.

Botswana are 11th in medals table after day 7 , and GB are 18th.

The 400m relays may decide who finishes higher imho - they are always exciting.

Still not reading Bots greens because they send me to the loo.

If he is true to form, then he'll have told us about an Angolan shot putter who has beaten the Botswana runners by finishing last? If only he'd not warmed up at one of Bot's pub in Tokyo while reading the Botswana gazette that he found after his 8th pint.

Keely Hodgkinson (800m) , Tebogo (200m) , and Zharnel Hughes (200m) coming up later - takes my mind off what is going on in Lesedi. Does anyone know where Kala ordered their kit from? USA or China or other Far Eastern countries are all a bit of a trek.

They got GOLD and Bronze in the 400m and 8th.

Their 400m men’s relay with Tebogo running 400m could be sensational if he is selected.

He is thru to the 200m final with Brit Zharnel Hughes.

They both qualified with fast times so I’ll have split loyalties.

Fastest qualified was Noah Lyles and figers crossed they will be the medallists. Botswana doing better than the UK in the medal table. Who’d have thought such a run down country could do that? Perhaps they are better than some think? 🦣🦣😀😆🤣

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Scroll up and down to see how you are doing. There are a few posters who like a challenge on here.

To avoid any doubts .......

1. TOU will not be supplying BPC with electricity immediately. That idea was quashed some time ago despite all the posts about TG breaking promises on our main mission. That must have been obvious to most people.

i.e.

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Kala holds exclusive rights to develop and operate high-performance computing infrastructure at Lesedi

for an initial five-year term. The agreement includes an option to integrate solar power infrastructure in

future phases.

***** Kala will be responsible for supplying, operating, and maintaining the facility, ***** while Tlou

will provide the necessary gas for power generation.

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2. Draw down of funds , Doc still has 2.53million on offer that TLOU had not drawn.

The convertible loans and notes are quite confusing because Doc offered 1m 2m 3m 4m and 5m from various sources , news was released retrospectly , so 1m + 4m appeared to be the latest 5m when it was actually the first 5m convertible loan. The second 5m is an ordinary loan which was not been taken in full (because , imho, Kala offered better options before it was needed).

i.e.

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Cash Position

At the end of the quarter the Company had ~A$210k cash on hand (unaudited). Unused financing facilities

available at quarter end were A$2.53m. The aggregate value of payments to related parties and their

associates of A$78k for the quarter (shown in item 6.1 of the Quarterly Cashflow Report) relates to

directors’ salaries and fees including tax and superannuation payments made on their behalf.

By Authority of the Board of Directors

Mr. Colm Cloonan

Managing Director

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The above leaves me wondering whether Kala , over the first 5 years , will be attempting to supply the PPA despite more available profit being possible from the Data Centre? It seems more likely that they expect the lead time for the Data Centre profits to provide them with enough time to kickstart the PPA. OR, I hope , they expect TLOU to provide enough gas to fuel both roles at their full capacity?

We aren't hearing about bitcoin mining but I'll be surprised if that has been abandoned entirely.

The 10MW PPA is expected within those 5 years perhaps? If the PPA was still at 2MW or 3MW they'd possibly have reduced that 5 years to a shorter period? If TLOU are not going to participate fully in the PPA for 5 whole years , I can see why the seniors on the board of directors have stood down.

I support them if there is no Brit in the race. Tobogo 100 and 200m is my favourite but today all 3 qualified for the men’s 400m final - quite an achievement for any country!!

Tobogo was disqualified in the 100m for a false start but accepted it like a man. Hope he competes in the 200m, he is brilliant.

My previous previous post refers to a Doc's company that closed down, March 2021 , presumably on London Exchange , but continues in Australia? Now where did the idea of dumping AIM:TLOU come from?

He is now head of an alternative group which comes up with the following, slightly confusing, information.

It does however confirm the status of the 5m !

ILC BC Pty Ltd, ACN 137 272 596, is an Australian company that has been involved in providing loans to Tlou Energy Limited, including a recent unsecured loan facility and the holding of convertible notes, as a related entity to ILC Investments Pty Ltd.

https://www.listcorp.com/asx/tou/tlou-energy/news/initial-director-s-interest-notice-ilc-3165082.html

Yeah!

ILC Investments Pty Ltd is an Australian company that provides funding, as seen in its AUD 3 million investment in Tlou Energy Limited in 2023. While the primary source of information does not provide deep detail on the company, it clearly indicates a role as an investor in the Australian market.

Is anything simple that TLOU gets into 🥲

Not read your post Bots so no idea what you said.

But if you need further proof of my dreams, here it is!

You'll see the Doc pledged 4m originally , and then upped it to 5m.

Was that because TLOU asked for it, or because the Doc win the lottery?

It matters not a jot - the obvious point is TLOU had not even drawn all 4m , far less 5m, afaik.

Ask yourself why a new RNS for that 5th million was there one minute , BUT WAS then UNNECESSARY?

Why would anyone choose to borrow money with interest due if they can get it free?

And when the lender undertakes to repay the capital from their own pocket , and hand over a third of the repayment (75% retained, 25% payable to TLOU) as working capital????

If KALA can make DATA CENTRE more profitable than the PPA with BPC , then TLOU will supply BPC themselves with that 25% subsidy from Kala plus interest free loans.

November 22nd 2024 was the last time we thought Doc was all we had.

Since then Kala has agreed to share responsibility for funding.

The wording from Kala's web pages gives the impression we'll be able to keep any profits from existing projects, leaving a possible issue on what percentage of our gas is deemed to be Kala's , and how much is TLOU's? Neither can be 0% so 75-25 50-50 or 25-75 maybe?? The % would only apply if both parties are able to utilise their share. Kala recognise the PPA could be more profitable than the Data Centre at various times.

November 23rd looks to be the earliest date that interest free loans were voiced. Kala trials in Jan and Feb probably distracted TLOU from finding a use for the Dr's unclaimed funds.

Kala wasted no time in agreeing the partnership after the trial, at which point the Dr knew he could relax and forget about fund raising through ILC BC Pty Ltd.

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Tlou Energy Limited has provided updates regarding its loan agreement with ILC BC Pty Ltd, with the most recent significant update being a boost to the loan facility to AU$5 million on November 22, 2024, according to MarketScreener. This increase built upon an earlier loan facility and involved terms related to the Lesedi project in Botswana and a potential conversion to shares.

Key Details of the Loan Agreement

Lender: ILC BC Pty Ltd.

Original Loan: An unsecured loan facility was initially established.

Increase to AU$5 Million: On November 22, 2024, the loan facility was increased to AU$5 million.

Purpose: The loan supports Tlou Energy's Lesedi gas-power project in Botswana.

Repayment: The loan is repayable at the earlier of three years from the agreement date or 60 days after the company begins generating and supplying electricity from its Lesedi project.

Conversion Option: The balance of the loan, subject to shareholder approval, can be converted into shares under specific terms.

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Your capacity to be wrong is 100% Bots.

Nobody suggested Doc's money was unclaimed at all!

There is 5m available and over 2m has not been claimed yet!

And I don't expect it to be because Kala interest free loans are more logical financially and from possible dilution aspects. I also think convertible debt will not be converted by Doc or the Pension fund.

They'll avoid diluting their substantial holdings and take cash repayments plus interest imho.

And one day they;ll draw dividends on 1.29bnths of the profits instead of 2bnths as you have never shut up about - another of your very boring errors.

Artificial intelligence was what I have expected from you - and you've never let me down. Who'd have thought AI was going to be our saviour so soon.

Hoping to see confirmation that Kala has taken delivery of their new unit, and when the following 5 are expected, and how much gas TLOU can produce for them all.

I am trying to unwind the timings , and it is clear that, when TLOU added 1m to the Doc's pledged loan of 4m, Kala's terms had not been agreed. Bonfire night 2024.

Tlou issued its intention to delist in October so I have discounted any idea that Kala was influential in that decision. I am pleased they are not ruling the roost completely.

The Doc was still vital for TLOU to progress.

Between Guy Fawkes and Feb 04 the partnership reached agreement , the trial completed to everyone's satisfaction , and both sides fully commit in March.

A month later Doc becomes Chairman , so TG was preparing to go in April and confirms that in May.

It looks very smooth to me , no coercion from either side , funding sorted , Doc as deputy CEO ready to assume control imho. Once TLOU have reliable funding , I am expecting Doc to become Executive CEO.

Latest news about Tlou Energy Limited

Tlou Energy Limited Announces Board Changes

Jul. 20

Tlou Energy Limited Provides Operational Update on the Development of the Kala Data Centre Project

Jun. 11

Tlou Energy Says Data Center Project at Botswana Power Project to Be Powered by Coalbed Methane Gas

Jun. 10

Tlou Energy Says Kala Data Centre To Be Powered By Tlou's Coalbed Methane Gas

Jun. 10

Tlou Energy Limited Announces Resignation of Anthony Gilby as CEO, Effective 23 May 2025

May. 23

Tlou Energy Limited Announces Managing Director Changes

May. 23

Tlou Energy's Anthony Gilby Steps Down As Managing Director And CEO

May. 22

ASX Biggest Losers

Apr. 10

Tlou Energy Appoints Ian Campbell As Non-Executive Chairman

Mar. 12

Tlou Energy Limited Announces Management Changes

Mar. 12

Tlou Energy Limited Signs Binding Heads of Agreement with Kala Data FZCO for the Development of A High-Density Computational Facility At Lesedi

Mar. 11

Tlou Energy Partners with UAE-Based Technology Firm to Develop Africa Project

Mar. 11

Tlou Energy Says Agreement For Data Centre Development At Lesedi

Mar. 10

Tlou Energy Widens Diluted Loss in Fiscal H1

Mar. 09

Tlou Energy Limited Reports Earnings Results for the Half Year Ended December 31, 2024

Mar. 09

Tlou Energy Signs Agreement to Power Computational Facilities in Botswana, Shares Rise 8%

Feb. 04

Tlou Energy Announces Non-Binding HoA With Data Center Developer

Feb. 04

Tlou Energy Limited Announces Electrical Substation At Lesedi Nearing Completion

Nov. 22

Tlou Energy Boosts ILC Loan Facility to AU$5 Million

Nov. 05

Tlou Energy Limited Provides Update on Loan Agreement with ILC BC Pty Ltd

Nov. 05

Tlou Energy to delist from AIM citing its "considerable cost"

24-10-28

AIM WINNERS & LOSERS: Good Energy rises on Esyasoft takeover tilt

24-10-28

Tlou Energy Plans to Delist from London's AIM by Year-end

24-10-28

EARNINGS: Hansard Global profit down; Flowtech cuts outlook

24-09-26

Earnings Flash (TLOU.L) TLOU ENERGY Posts FY24 Loss $-0.00

24-09

When did Bots ever get anything right?

I used power query to get the whole link and extracted the headlines from the hidden bits.

These are exactly what I found from other sites.

Is he a simple idiot or is he totally malicious?

This is what I extracted with minimal html left in to show this is from his link!

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