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Another season of "The Bachelorette" is underway, and unlike DeMario, The New York Times is still here for the right reasons. Our resident obsessives are following Rachel Lindsay's love journey. Can we steal you for a sec?
CARYN GANZ "The Bachelorette" often feels like a training exercise for criminal profilers: Can you tell if someone is sincere by knowing the likely-made-up profession the show's producers have assigned him, his age and his hometown? What indicates truthfulness in this onscreen universe?
Viewers love the satisfaction of catching a bad guy in the act (see "To Catch a Predator," Maury Povich, your local news's consumer complaints segment), and contestants on "The Bachelorette" are obsessed with policing themselves. They've done the mental gymnastics to justify the idea of 20 men dating the same woman, but if a man is "not here for the right reasons," he has broken the rules. Justice may take months or years in the real world; on "The Bachelorette" you get it done in a few hours.
Usually this becomes a plot point later in the season when the field narrows. But it was the focus of Episode 2 on Monday night even though the show brought out some of the most impressive A-list star power it has mustered: Mila Kunis and Ashton Kutcher presented a "Husband Material" challenge on one group date, and Kareem Abdul-Jabbar coached basketball on a second one.
But "The Bachelorette" isn't fueled by Hollywood stars; it runs on deception. So the guest spots were overshadowed by the drama surrounding two of the men: Lucas (a.k.a. Whaboom) and DeMario. The host, Chris Harrison, said it first — "I hope everybody is here for the right reasons" — just three minutes into the episode. It seemed clear an execution was in store.
A contestant named Blake tried to cast another hopeful, Lucas, as untrustworthy, telling the Bachelorette that the walking Whaboom wasn't here for the right reasons. He said it to the camera ("I know the real Lucas, Lucas is garbage. Rachel is looking for a husband, and Lucas is not here to find a wife. Lucas is here to be on television"), and to Ms. Lindsay ("He's just not here for the right reasons"), and to Lucas ("I told her the truth: that you're here for the wrong reasons").
But tattletale Blake couldn't compete with the appearance of Lexie, a very angry woman who said she had dated DeMario for seven months until he vanished, only to reappear a few days later — on television, introducing himself as a contestant on Ms. Lindsay's season. Lexie came armed with text messages DeMario was ill prepared to explain, and Rachel initiated swift justice. "I have no idea why you're here right now," she said. "I just don't think you want to be here for me." Whaboom.
AMANDA HESS I'd just like to take a moment to recognize the coinage of what might be my all-time favorite "here for the right reasons" euphemism: "I know that you're here to further your whaboom." (From this point forward, contestants will be sorted into the categories of "looking for love" and "furthering their whaboom.") Monday night's chest-beating between Blake and Lucas was a classic Bachelor confrontation between the guy crassly promoting himself on TV and the guy crassly promoting himself on TV by dramatically challenging the other guy's crass self-promotion. Kenny wisely stayed out of the whole thing, saying: "Listen, I'm a professional wrestler. I know all about white dudes acting crazy."
The jury is still out on whether Lucas is here to further his whaboom or simply — as he argued — to authentically represent the whaboom lifestyle. But after a review of the tape, it appears as though the whaboom that leaves Mr. Kutcher so utterly demoralized inexplicably charms our Bachelorette, so Lucas may survive to whaboom another day. The same could not be said for DeMario, who was booted from the arena when it was revealed that he had been getting some whaboom on the side.


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Are you looking for a new apartment to call home in Des Moines? If so, the best way to spearhead your apartment search is to partner with a property management company like Elevate Living. We manage a number of properties throughout the Des Moines area. With so many different properties, we're able to find an apartment solution for all different types of renters.
For renters that are on the hunt for a new apartment, the process of identifying the perfect apartment can be a long and stressful one. The time spent searching for units, researching neighborhoods, communicating with property managers, and touring units and complexes can tally up quickly. By working with Elevate, you can free yourself of all the burdensome work of searching for an apartment, as we will bring the search to you.
To give you a preview of some of the awesome apartments we have in Des Moines, here 7 properties to consider.
1. Westchester Square
With one and two-bedroom floorplans, Westchester Square offers great value to residents who prioritize amenities and location. Located in a great neighborhood in Northwest Des Moines, Westchester Square has plenty of nearby shopping and dining to save you from spending too much time in your vehicle.
Size: 753-987 sqft
Price: $769-$884
Notable Amenities: Fireplace, Club Hose, Complete Kitchen, Fitness Center, Pool and Sun Deck
2. Colonial Village
With I-235 less than a mile away, Colonial Village makes for a convenient home regardless of where your commute takes you. Settled in a quiet and green neighborhood, this property is great if you like to enjoy the outdoors. Floorplans include one, two, and three-bedroom arrangements that are all very spacious.
Size: 850-1400 sqft
Price: $710-$1020
Notable Amenities: Fireplace, Club Hose, Complete Kitchen, Fitness Center, Pool and Sun Deck
3. Mansions at Jordan Creek
If you're looking to choose from a wide spread of different floorplans, the Mansions at Jordan Creek apartment complex is perfect for you. This West Des Moines property features 12 different apartment styles to choose from, ranging from one-bedroom units to spacious three-bedroom units that have two full bathrooms. The larger apartments at this property also come with in-unit washer and dryer.
Size: 753-1415 sqft
Price: $880-$1450
Notable Amenities: Nearby Bike and Walking Trails, Dog Park, Club House, Outdoor Pool
4. Robin Hill
If you're looking for a new apartment to call home in West Des Moines, Robin Hill is worth a look. Located on a large piece of land with plenty of outdoor space, this property has one and two-bedroom units and a list of attractive amenities. Some two-bedroom units are complete with a loft, which is perfect for residents who will be living with a roommate or children.
Size: 600-1226 sqft
Price: $720-$1,020
Notable Amenities: Outdoor Pool and Sun Deck, Basketball Court, On-site Laundry, Controlled Access Entry
5. 31st Grand
Are you a student in search of the perfect college pad? Check out 31st Grand apartments! These high-value units are located in the appealing Grand Avenue neighborhood, giving students a short walk to either Des Moines University or Drake University.
Size: 649-828 sqft
Price: $710-$824
Notable Amenities: Close to Campus, On-site Laundry, Free Storage Areas, Pet Friendly
6. Ingersoll Towers
When it comes to high-rise living in Des Moines, there aren't many options for residents who want a view that looks out for miles. But at Ingersoll Towers, you can have just that. This property offers great floorplan variety in addition to its stellar views. And, it's located off of Grand Avenue, so there is no shortage of shops, theaters, and restaurants to explore on foot.
Size: 667-1609 sqft
Price: $809-$1,759
Notable Amenities: Close to Campus, Club House, Outdoor Pool, Heated Parking
7. High Pointe
Looking for a quiet apartment that's away from the city? High Pointe is just for you. This property offers residents stylish units in a quiet and private setting. Located 15 minutes south of Des Moines, High Pointe provides renters with an out-of-town feel, without an in-town commute. This is an excellent option for families and renters with a roommate, as there are two and three-bedroom floorplans available.
Size: 733-1227 sqft
Price: $784-$1,089
Notable Amenities: Quiet Community, Club House, Outdoor Pool, Fitness Center, Nearby Bike and Walking Trails
Find Your Next Apartment with Elevate Living
Did one of the awesome apartments on this list catch your attention? Maybe the high-rise appeal of Ingersoll Towers or spacious floorplans at Mansions at Jordan Creek? We'd love to give you a tour!
One of the advantages of working with Elevate Living during your apartment search is that you get to maintain continuity throughout your living experience. Once we've found you the perfect apartment, whether it's one from this list or another one of our properties in the Des Moines area, you can utilize our user-friendly resident portal to pay rent, place a work order request, and hear the latest news from the property staff anytime, from anywhere.
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Whisper Woods in Smithtown, one of Benchmark's newest communities, is seeking professionals who want to be part of an innovative and dynamic community that focuses on making a difference in the lives of seniors. If you would like to join an amazing team that focuses on elevating the human connection, then join us at our Job Fair on Thursday, April 11th from
10 AM – 6 PM. We are hiring Housekeepers!
The Housekeeper is responsible for keeping the community clean and safe for residents, staff and visitors, as well as laundering towels, bed linens, and resident personal laundry. S/he will also be responsible for cleaning resident apartments.
Please call 631-320-3181 to RSVP so we're sure to have time to meet with you! Drop ins are also welcome. If you are unable to join us on April 11th, give us a call so we can set up another time to meet with you.
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SAN FRANCISCO (MarketWatch) -- XL Capital Ltd. XL, +0.00% said late Monday that its chief financial officer Brian Nocco will leave the company at the end of the year. Nocco agreed to remain as CFO until year end to ensure a smooth transition, the reinsurer said. XL has started a search for a successor. Shares of XL fell 1.4% to $16.70 in after-hours activity.
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YouTube [reported a mind-boggling statistic of 20 hours of video uploaded every minute](http://www.youtube.com/blog?entry=on4EmafA5MA) on the number one video sharing service on the planet. If you can't get enough of it, below are eight popular video sites besides YouTube. Choices make life interesting right?
* [Hulu.com](http://www.hulu.com/)
Hulu may well be the best competitor for YouTube. Too bad the service is currently only for US.
* [Vimeo](http://www.vimeo.com/)
Vimeo allows only user created content to be uploaded. It is the first video sharing site to support HD resolution video. Musicians such as Kanye West and Nine Inch Nails use Vimeo, so does the US White House.
* [Metacafe](http://www.metacafe.com/)
A popular site for video entertainment, powered by you.
* [Justin.tv](http://www.justin.tv/)
The most popular site currently for live video streaming. Ashton Kutcher used it to announce live when he hits 1 million Twitter followers.
* [ustream.tv](http://ustream.tv/)
Competitor to Justin.tv.
* [DailyMotion](http://www.dailymotion.com/us)
Originated from France and now getting over 50 millions visitors monthly from all over the world.
* [TuDou](http://www.tudou.com/)
The biggest chinese video site based in Shanghai, China.
* [Veoh](http://www.veoh.com/)
Depending on your luck, Veoh's service might or might not be available in your country. Since May 2008, Veoh discontinued service in several countries in order to focus on market which it has the most viewers.
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Student Tools:
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More about Puerto Rico
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Una visita a Puerto Rico
Unidad 3 Etapa 3 El tiempo en El Yunque
In El tiempo en El Yunque, you learned to describe the weather, discuss clothing and accessories, state your feelings and opinions, and say what is happening. Think about the weather where you live. Do you think that the location of your city or town has something to do with the weather? What clothes do you tend to wear most months of the year? What about the weather in Puerto Rico? Is it always weather for shorts?
Go to the links below to explore the relationship between weather and location. Keep the following questions in mind as you explore these links. Remember to have pen and paper about to jot down any ideas that come to mind:
After youve surfed the links, look at your notes. Use them to make an informational poster for travelers. On your own or with a classmate, use a combination of images and words to tell the traveler where in Puerto Rico he or she will find certain temperatures and lots of plants and trees, what clothing they should take to each place, and a general statement about the weather in Puerto Rico. You can use drawings or photos in your poster. Share your findings with the class as if you were broadcasting a travel report live!
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RoboCop - Kanye West
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"Robocop" is one of the more unorthodox songs in Kanye West's catalog. Its sonic layers are dense: lush string parts interpolated from Patrick Doyle's "Kissing in the Rain," which appears on the soundtrack to the 1998 film "Great Expectations" and a bottom-heavy beat that wouldn't be out of place in Miami bass circa 1993-- just to name two. There are other eccentric production flourishes reminiscent of some of the less traditional rap and R&B artists and groups through the last 20 years: Prince, De La Soul, Wu-Tang Clan's RZA, Dan the Automator and so on. "Robocop"'s lyrics are a completely different matter. They're fairly standard rap patter: a kiss off to a current or former girlfriend that is/was too clingy. Kanye calls the girl spoiled repeatedly in the outro of the song. She's on him so often that she's similar to RoboCop (or a RoboCop), the title character of the 1987 film of the same name. There is speculation-- more than speculation, in fact-- that this song is about his infamous break up with his long-time, on-and-off girlfriend/fiancee Alexis Phifer, a fashion model and clothing line designer. Before this song was released to the general public, August 2008, Phifer said she and Kanye were "friends" in April of that same year. "Robocop" is the seventh track off of "808s and Heartbreak," mostly dwelling on his mother, Donda West's, death and his subsequent engagement and then break up with Phifer. With those two losses seemingly on his mind, Kanye West made "808s," a record significantly more dark and bleak than his previous ones. "RoboCop" stands as a contrast to this mood, however. It's a momentarily funky respite of humor, playfulness and swagger in an otherwise maudlin work.
Kanye Omari West (born June 8, 1977 in Atlanta, Georgia), also known as Ye, is a Grammy award-winning American rapper, producer, singer, author, and fashion designer. West began making beats and rapping in the early 90s in his hometown of Chicago, Illinois, when he formed the rap group Go Getters with Chicago natives GLC and Really Doe. He later gained nationwide popularity through his work in New York, where he began producing tracks for artists such as Jay-Z, Twista, Mase, Talib Kweli and Alicia Keys. Show more ...
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Who knew she was a drama queen
That'll turn my life to steven king
Checking everything like I'm on parol
Up late night like she on patrol
I told her is somethings she don't need to kno
She never let it go (ooo ohh)
Ok ok ok ok, you will never stop me now
You'll never stop me now
Ok ok ok, you will never stop me now
You need to drop it now (drop it drop it)
Cuz I don't want no robocop
You moving like a robocop (yea)
When did you become a robocop
No I don't need no robocop
Just lookin at your history
You like the girl of misery
She said she aint take it to this degree
Well lets agree to disagree
I kno you kinda crazy but it turn me on
Keep it up enough we'll keep it goin on
I told her is something she don't need to kno
She never let it go (oo ohh)
Ok ok ok ok, you will never stop me now
You'll never stop me now
Ok ok ok, you will never stop me now
You need to drop it now (drop it drop it)
Cuz I don't want no robocop
You moving like a robocop (yea)
When did you become a robocop
I swear you gotta make it stop
Stop... Drop... Whoa
Pop... This I'm cold?... Oop?
Take that go out?
Roll that oh oh
It is so slow?... Now if you know?
That you know... And when that you know
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And when back in the doors?
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Guadalupe Peak
Mountain Range
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"It isn't the mountain ahead that wears you out; it's the grain of sand in your shoe." – Robert W. Service
Why This Mountain?
Guadalupe Peak is a special peak for a number of reasons for Tami. This mountain is the state high point for Texas and Guadalupe is a National Park. Tami has never hiked a peak in Texas before and is very excited for this to be the first peak. She is also joined on this hike by a childhood friend from Texas. Reaching the highest peak in her home state will be a highlight moment.
Mountain & Route Facts
Guadalupe Peak, also known as Signal Peak, is the highest natural point in Texas, with an elevation of 8,751 feet (2,667 m) above sea level. It is located in Guadalupe Mountains National Park, and is part of the Guadalupe Mountains range in southeastern New Mexico and West Texas. The mountain is about 90 miles (140 km) east of El Paso and about 50 miles (80 km) southwest of Carlsbad, New Mexico. The peak rises more than 3,000 feet (910 m) above the arid floor of the Chihuahuan Desert.
The peak can be climbed by a maintained stony trail (4.25 miles or 6.8 kilometres each way) at any time of the year. The trail is part of the network of hiking trails in the surrounding national park. The trail is approximately 8.4 miles with 3,000′ of elevation gain. The steepest part of the trail is the first mile and a half. After about a mile and a half, the trail will become less steep as it passes a cliff and then turns around to the north-facing slope. Here, hikers will discover a small forest of pinion pine, south-western white pine, and Douglas fir. After nearly three miles the trail will top out at a false summit. It is still a little more than a mile to the actual summit. After passing the backcountry campsite, the trail descends slightly and crosses a wooden bridge. After the bridge, the trail begins the final climb to the summit. After only a few switchbacks, the top of El Capitan will dominate the view to the south. Eventually you will pass the horse hitching posts and arrive at the summit, where on a clear day you will be rewarded with a tremendous view of the surrounding mountains and desert.
A stainless steel pyramid marks the summit. It was erected by American Airlines in 1958 to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the Butterfield Overland Mail, a stagecoach route that passed south of the mountain. One side of the pyramid has the American Airlines logo. The second side displays a U.S. Postal Service tribute to the Pony Express Riders of the Butterfield Stage. The third side displays a compass with the logo of the Boy Scouts of America. A summit register contained in a metal ammunition box is located at the base of the pyramid.
Historical and Cultural Information
Guadalupe Mountains National Park is in the Guadalupe Mountains of West Texas and contains Guadalupe Peak, the highest point in Texas at 8,749 feet (2,667 m) in elevation. Located east of El Paso, it also contains El Capitan, long used as a landmark by people traveling along the old route later followed by the Butterfield Overland Mail stagecoach line. Visitors can see the ruins of an old stagecoach station near the Pine Springs Visitor Center. The park covers 86,367 acres (134.95 sq mi; 349.51 km2) and is in the same mountain range as Carlsbad Caverns National Park which is located about 25 miles (40 km) to the north in New Mexico. Guadalupe was established as a National park on September 30, 1972.
Texas is the second largest state in the United States by both area and population. Geographically located in the south central part of the country, Texas shares borders with the other U.S. states of Louisiana to the east, Arkansas to the northeast, Oklahoma to the north, New Mexico to the west, and the Mexican states of Chihuahua, Coahuila, Nuevo León, and Tamaulipas to the southwest, while the Gulf of Mexico is to the southeast.
Houston is the most populous city in Texas and the fourth largest in the U.S., while San Antonio is the second most populous in the state and seventh largest in the U.S. Dallas–Fort Worth and Greater Houston are the fourth and fifth largest metropolitan statistical areas in the country, respectively. Other major cities include Austin, the second most populous state capital in the U.S., and El Paso. Texas is nicknamed the Lone Star State to signify its former status as an independent republic, and as a reminder of the state's struggle for independence from Mexico. The "Lone Star" can be found on the Texan state flag and on the Texan state seal. The origin of the state name, Texas, is from the word, "Tejas", which means 'friends' in the Caddo language.
In 1835, Texas started down the road of independence. Mexican President Antonio López de Santa Anna personally led an army to end the revolt.[90] The Mexican expedition was initially successful. General José de Urrea defeated all the Texian resistance along the coast culminating in the Goliad massacre. Santa Anna's forces, after a thirteen-day siege, overwhelmed Texian defenders at the Battle of the Alamo. News of the defeats sparked panic amongst Texas settlers.
The newly elected Texian delegates to the Convention of 1836 quickly signed a Declaration of Independence on March 2, forming the Republic of Texas. After electing interim officers, the Convention disbanded.[93] The new government joined the other settlers in Texas in the Runaway Scrape, fleeing from the approaching Mexican army.[92] After several weeks of retreat, the Texian Army commanded by Sam Houston attacked and defeated Santa Anna's forces at the Battle of San Jacinto.[94] Santa Anna was captured and forced to sign the Treaties of Velasco, ending the war.[95]
One Texan industry that thrived after the Civil War was cattle. Due to its long history as a center of the industry, Texas is associated with the image of the cowboy. The state's economic fortunes changed in the early 20th century, when oil discoveries initiated an economic boom in the state. With strong investments in universities, Texas developed a diversified economy and high tech industry in the mid-20th century. As of 2010 it shares the top of the list of the most Fortune 500 companies with California at 57.


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The reason there are no people walking the beach at low tide on this sunny day is because it's about 10 degrees Fahrenheit, the wind is blowing 15-20 knots, and most sensible folk are inside where it is warm.
At Bartlett Pond, same cold, same wind but, with lots of ice. It may be harsh weather conditions but still, it is stunningly beautiful. (Both images above are in-camera panoramas).


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Course Rundown
If you have a keen interest in criminology, belief in the justice system and a passion for social justice, a Bachelor of Criminology and Justice from Edith Cowan University is the perfect course to set you on your ideal career path.
Developed with a contemporary, international approach, this comprehensive course takes a cross-disciplinary look at criminology and justice through the lenses of law, political science, psychology and sociology. You'll learn the ins and outs of crime and social control, as well as having the ability to customise the course to suit your own interests and aspirations through a choice of six majors: Addiction Studies, Corrections, Family and Child Support, Policing, Professional Youth Work and Security Management.
With the option to study on-campus in Perth or online, full- or part-time, you can study how, when and where you like. And in just a few years, you'll graduate with the contemporary theoretical knowledge and professional skills you need to seek your dream job in criminology.
You may be eligible to apply for this course at ECU if you meet the following requirements:
- Hold a minimum indicative ATAR of 70 (or equivalent); OR
- Have undertaken a Registered Training Organisation (RTO) qualification at the appropriate level; OR
- Have previously completed units of study at University level; OR
- Hold a STAT result that meets ECU's standard requirements; OR
- Have completed a bridging or enabling course; AND
- Meet ECU's English Competency and special admission requirements (see below).
Please note that School Leaver applicants will require completion of WACE or equivalent.
If none of the above applies to you, but you have work and life experience, you may be eligible to apply via ECU's Experience-Based Entry Scheme.
Special Admission Requirements: Please note that one or more of the majors in this course have admission requirements.
What You'll Learn
In this criminology course, the subjects you may study include:
Core units
- Essential Skills for University Study in Criminology and Law
- The Criminal Justice Process
- Criminology
- The Psychology of Criminal Behaviour
- Research Methods I
- Psychology and Criminal Justice
- Research Methods II
- Correctional Studies - Theory and Practice
- Critical Aspects of Policing
- Aboriginal Australians in the Criminal Justice System
- Professional Ethics, Accountability and Integrity
- Criminology & Justice Capstone Project
- Workplace Practicum
Addiction Studies major
- Addiction Studies: Fundamental Concepts
- Addiction Studies: Psychoactive Drugs
- Addiction Studies: Processes of Change
- Addiction Studies: Intervention Initiatives
- Addiction Studies: Social Action
- Addiction Studies: Counselling Skills 1
- Addiction Studies: Counselling Skills 2
- Addiction Studies: Preventive Practice
Corrections major
- Introduction to Psychology
- Interpersonal and Helping Skills
- Professional Skills - Case Management
- Leadership
- Youth Justice
- Community Corrections (Theory and Practice)
- International Human Rights
- Misconduct and Corruption Prevention
Family and Child Support major
- Ecology of Children and Families 1
- Interpersonal and Helping Skills
- Ecology of Children and Families 2
- Culture, Equity and Diversity
- Purpose of Play
- Child Rearing
- Leadership and Management in Community Services
- Designing Family Support Programmes
- Children and Family Studies Professional Placement
- Vulnerable People and Communities
- Social Research and Program Evaluation
Policing major
- Introduction to Psychology
- Management
- Health and Welfare After Trauma
- Policy and Procedure for the Justice Professions
- Leadership
- Organisational Behaviour
- Operational Policing
- Misconduct and Corruption Prevention
Professional Youth Work major
- Youth Issues
- Interpersonal and Helping Skills
- Principles of Youth Work
- Working with Groups
- Youth Work Professional Placement
- Vulnerable People and Communities
- Ethics in Human Services
- Ideology and Youth Work Practice
- Theories of Youth
- Inclusive Youth Work Practice
- Strategies for Social Change
Security Management major
- Security Foundations
- Physical Security
- Building Management Systems
- Threat Detection Systems
- Surveillance Systems
- Security Control Systems
- Counter Intelligence
- Radicalism and Political Extremism
Why study with Edith Cowan University?
Since opening in 1991, Edith Cowan University (ECU) has established itself as the go-to Australian university for a quality learning experience. Students graduate among some of the best in the world and have continued to serve society in many important roles.
ECU produces winners because they are a winner! In 2018 Times Higher Education ranked ECU in the world's top 150 universities under 50 years old, and the Good Universities Guide has given them a 5-star rating for teaching quality 12 years straight.
From social work, youth work, nutrition, engineering, technology, management and more, ECU offer a host of undergraduate and postgraduate courses that'll excel your career and expose you to new levels of success. Enquire today and see where an ECU qualification can lead you!
Student Support
Students feel happy, well supported and well educated when they study with ECU, in fact, in the 2018 QILT survey, Edith Cowan University received the highest student experience rating of all Australian public universities.
When you study with ECU, you'll have access to expert course advice, counselling, diversity and disability services, transnational and national program support, student success programs, careers and employability services... just to name a few.
Campus locations
This course can be delivered on campus to provide you with practical training in a face-to-face learning environment. It is available to study at the following locations:
- Western Australia: Joondalup


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(EnergyAsia, September 30 2010, Thursday) — The following is an edited version of the speech delivered by Lawrence Wong, chief executive of Singapore's Energy Market Authority (EMA), at the World LNG Series (Asia-Pacific Summit) in Singapore on September 21.
As countries worldwide strive to decarbonise their energy mix, natural gas will be an important part of the solution.
Compared to renewable energy sources like solar or biofuels, natural gas has higher power density, meaning that it generates a lot more power for a small amount of land, and relatively low cost. Compared to other hydrocarbons like oil and coal, natural gas produces lower carbon emissions and therefore results in very low air pollution.
Natural gas is now considered by many people to be the fuel of the future. Seven of the eight Exxon-Mobil projects last year were for natural gas developments. Shell has said that half of its output will come from gas by 2012. The opening of vast unconventional gas reserves in the US has also sparked renewed interest.
Because gas resources are largely found in places far away from the key consumption centres, LNG is critical to the take-up of gas. LNG is already the fastest growing segment of the world's hydrocarbon industry and (will become) an increasingly important part of the world's energy mix.
A big part of the growth is coming from the Asia-Pacific region. The key producers are here: Qatar, and Australia, with major projects being developed in Queensland and the North-Western territories. And so are the major consumers like Japan and South Korea, as well as rapidly growing markets in China and India, especially with their switch from coal and oil-fired plants to cleaner gas turbines.
Singapore's energy needs are small but gas plays a major role in the powering of our economy. About a decade ago, 70% of our electricity was generated by fuel oil using oil-fired steam plants. After we de-regulated the electricity market in 2001, the power companies in Singapore competed aggressively for more efficient ways of power generation.
When the first piped natural gas contract was signed with Indonesia in 2003, it sparked a dash for gas amongst the companies. All our power generators switched to gas-fired plants, stranding their steam plants as this brought about a dramatic change in our fuel mix.
Today, 80% of our electricity is generated by gas, and it has contributed to a relatively low emissions profile from our power generation sector. With LNG, we will have even more gas generation capacity coming on-line. All five of our power companies have announced plans for new plants. A new company, Island Power, has announced that it will be investing in Singapore and entering the power market.
Altogether, based on the announced plans of these companies, we expect around 3,000 MW in gas generation capacity over the next 3 – 5 years. I'm sure they will phase in their investments in line with demand. Some of this gas capacity will displace existing steam sets, so they will not increase our overall capacity, but will replace existing plants with more efficient plants. Some of these will be new additions to our overall generation capacity, so we do expect a healthy pipeline of gas generation capacity going forward, which will help to meet growing demand for electricity in Singapore. Our fuel mix will therefore continue to be dominated by gas, but it will be gas from diverse sources, piped gas, as well as LNG, providing us with clean, resilient, and sustainable supply of power for years to come.
We are also positioning ourselves to take advantage of the global trends in the gas market, and create value across the entire chain of LNG activities. One area is in LNG trading. Singapore is already one of the world's leading commodity trading hubs. We have no oil here, but we are Asia's top oil trading centre and the world's largest oil trading market after London and New York. We want to extend this competitive advantage to LNG trading.
We have seen greater opportunities for LNG trading. LNG spot trades or short-term LNG contracts was insignificant 10 years ago. Today, it accounts for about 20% of total LNG trade. LNG long-term contracts have become more flexible, for example in their destination clauses. With more trading activity, there will be a need for a transparent price discovery mechanism. Singapore can provide an attractive platform for all this to happen. We already have companies like ConocoPhillips and Gazprom setting up their LNG trading offices and trading in Singapore. We hope to attract even more companies to develop, grow their LNG trading business from Singapore, and to enable new platforms for price discovery.
Another area is in LNG ship repairs and refurbishment. Singapore has excellent shipyard facilities. We have one of the most technically competent and efficient repair yards in the world for refitting of LNG carriers. Two of our local companies, Keppel and SembCorp, are world leaders for LNG repairs and refurbishments, and together command a significant share of the global LNG ship repair market.
Sembawang Shipyard is the world's leading LNG repair yard. They have a total of 75 ships repaired in the last four years, and have clinched several long-term contracts with major LNG vessel owners and operators like Shell, BP, BG and China LNG Shipping recently. Sembawang is also embarking on life extension programmes for the older fleet of LNG carriers.
Keppel has also carved a successful niche in the LNG business. They successfully delivered the first-ever conversion of an LNG carrier into an LNG Floating Storage and Regasification Unit (FSRU) in 2007. This year alone, Keppel has undertaken 8 LNG carrier refits and 1 FSRU conversion for companies like Shell, Golar, Tokyo LNG and Qatar Gas.
We need to talk about the LNG terminal which we are building (and which) will enhance the value proposition that Singapore can offer in the LNG business. The terminal will offer vessel cool-down services so that vessels completing their maintenance in the shipyards, can be gassed up, brought down to operating temperature before arriving at their loading ports. The LNG terminal will offer storage and re-loading services – which will enhance our environment for trading activities, by allowing companies to store and subsequently re-export their LNG cargoes.
We have made good progress with the LNG terminal. EMA has set up a subsidiary company, Singapore LNG Corporation (SLNG), to own and operate the terminal, and the project is proceeding on schedule. SLNG has completed piling for the first tank and they have already started piling for the second tank. The pipeline operator, SP PowerGas, is staying on top of the procurement and construction process for the connecting pipelines from the terminal to the gas network. Overall, we are on track for commissioning of the terminal in 2013.
The LNG terminal in Singapore will be located on a 40-hectare site in Jurong Island. It will have two 180,000 m3 tanks providing 3.5 million tonnes per year of initial capacity in the first phase, but there will be provisions for further expansion. What we are building with these two tanks in the initial phase of the terminal construction will be sufficient for Singapore's gas needs in te short-to-medium term, but as the LNG market is evolving rapidly, we also have to plan for the future. And so SLNG is now developing a long-term Master Development Plan for the LNG Terminal. The intention of this plan is to give SLNG flexibility to configure and develop the terminal for expansion to meet future needs.
The site can accommodate up to five more storage tanks with the appropriate regasification facilities. This means that the terminal itself can potentially handle around nine or more million t/ya of LNG throughput for domestic consumption alone.
The terminal can also provide a range of different services, e.g., storage and sale of industrial gases like LPG, cold 'energy' integration and cooling services, LNG trucking or the use of LNG as bunkering fuel for ships in the future.
All these are possibilities that we have mapped out and provided for in the master plan. It is not going to be possible to do all of these things at the same time. It is also too early to say which particular activity or services we will be focussing on. A lot will depend on how the LNG market evolves, and how the industry demand shapes up. We are planning for these possibilities now, so that as the market changes, we will be well positioned to take advantage of the opportunities.
All of us in Singapore are excited about the future of the LNG industry. We are putting in place key components for a vibrant LNG eco-system in Singapore, whether through trading, ship repairs, refurbishment or the terminal itself. We will develop Singapore as an LNG hub, and a catalyst for LNG trading in the region.


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#5. Online Advertising as Nexus for Sales Taxes
What's so AWFUL? An unconstitutional expansion of sales tax burdens to out-of-state businesses.
Colorado (SB 1193), Illinois (SB 3353), Maryland (SB 824), New Mexico (HB 50), Virginia (SB 660) and Vermont (HB 661) have introduced bills declaring that some forms of Internet advertising are equivalent to having sales agents in their states. California's Senate Budget and Fiscal Committee passed a budget report that includes an advertising nexus tax. All these states want to force out-of-state advertisers to collect and remit sales tax on sales to their residents. Mississippi introduced a bill, but it has already died in committee.
Advocates believe the measures will raise tax revenue, but that's a false hope, as seen in states that enacted this law in 2009. Moreover, fewer advertising dollars would flow to in-state websites, costing income and jobs.
Last year, North Carolina and Rhode Island passed their laws—but neither reports any new revenue. Soon after the bills were passed, a 500-employee online marketer announced plans to leave North Carolina and Rhode Island legislators introduced a bill to repeal its advertising nexus law.
Online companies and content providers are still experimenting with new models for advertising and distribution. State laws that use Internet advertising as a proxy for an in-state sales representative will stunt the growth of new business models and distort the evolution of Internet marketing.
NetChoice writings on this topic:
- State legislators seem to be always looking out for the kids. That is, until they stop looking out for the kids
What's wrong? Privacy legislation that sets information collection defaults will harm the growth of online commerce.


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It's amazing how the perfect "Thank you" gift can make all the difference!
Here I was complaining about the added stress of keeping Fitz for Devon while Lee was away and I have to say, he more than made up for it with the coolest thank you gift EVER!!
Well, the coolest thank you gift for me anyway. It is a coffee mug, printed with The Bill of Rights. BUT WAIT, my story gets better! The sections being eviscerated by The Patriot Act disappear when you put coffee in the mug!!
Yes, now I can actually watch my personal rights evaporate over my morning wake up beverage! It's so cool! (Well, not the fact that the Patriot Act is eroding my personal rights and freedoms, but the fact that my coffee cup can show me where and how!)
Thanks Devon!
Tuesday, May 22, 2007
A gift
It's amazing how the perfect "Thank you" gift can make all the difference!
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Gridsum has recently consolidated all of its AI business, technically, organizationally and strategically, into a new division called Gridsum Prophet. Gridsum Prophet is directly headed by the Company's Chief Technology Officer, Mr. John Jiyang Liu. Gridsum.Prophet encompasses all of the Company's AI capabilities, including machine learning, natural language processing, image recognition, predictive industry modeling and knowledge graph. It powers the Company's intelligent products and solutions across the matrix of clients and industry verticals. It also allows the Company to see cross-industry, client and demographic correlations and relationships to add further value for clients.
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After playing sold out shows across the globe, darlings of the inner-west, DMA'S are coming home for the first time in almost a year.
They've played two Bad Fridays already and we're stoked to have them headline this one!
3rd & final lineup announced
Today we drop our 3rd and final lineup announcement, welcoming TWO more stages and a whole range of dance acts.
Leading the charge, Haiku Hands bring their gripping live show and their love of all things art and pop. Joining them will be K.I.M (The Presets/Here To Hell), Human Movement, Nina Las Vegas & Dro Carey. Like that wasn't enough we've also aded Christopher Port, Luen, Yibby & Fox Force II. The 4th and final stage sees Absolutely Everybody invite a bunch of their friends down to takeover the outdoor rotunda.
These incredible dance acts will be joining the already bumper Bad Friday 10 lineup:
100 - The Avalanches (DJ Set) - Baby Beef - The Buoys - Crocodylus - DMA'S -
DZ Deathrays - Georgia June - Holiday Sidewinder - The Jezabels - Johnny Hunter -
Jungle (UK) - Lime Cordiale - Planet - RVG - Scabz - Shogun & The Sheets -
Tropical Fuck Storm - World Champion
Bad Friday final release tix available here:
Bad Friday loves Sydney
Last week we dropped the second instalment of acts for Bad Friday 10. The announce welcomed another 5 artists to the already mega Fraser Park lineup. Leading the charge on the second announce were Melbourne's Tropical Fuck Storm. Featuring members of The Drones and coming hot off the back of a mega tour with King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard, Tropical Fuck Storm will be tearing through Bad Friday 10. The rest of the announce saw Holiday Sidewinder, Crocodylus, 100 and The Buoys leading the charge for Sydney, bringing the grand total of Sydney bands to a whopping 14 out of 19.
Since its inception a decade ago Bad Friday has been a bastion for live music in Sydney. Providing a platform for up and coming bands to launch their careers, often being the first festival they play before breaking through on a national level.
We are extremely proud to have 74% of acts hail from Sydney, that number would jump up if you include Shane from DZ Deathrays who now lives here. Each one of these Sydney artists have continued to impress us throughout the year and represent what we believe to be the cream of the crop and the ones to watch over the next 12 months.
People say Sydney's live music scene is currently under a lot of pressure. But just like old Merle at the pub used to say, "the only way to make a diamond is with a bit of pressure". Here are some diamonds Sydney has produced over the last few years that you'll have the pleasure of seeing at Bad Friday 10:
100 - Baby Beef - The Buoys - Crocodylus - DMA'S - Georgia June - Holiday Sidewinder
The Jezabels - Johnny Hunter - Lime Cordiale - Planet - Scabz - Shogun & The Sheets - World Champion
Listen to them and more in our Bad Friday 10th Anniversary Spotify Playlist below!
Triple J's hottest 100 took place on Sunday with Ocean Alley taking out the top spot.
Three Bad Friday acts carved out their piece of the countdown in the form of DMA'S, DZ Deathrays and Lime Cordiale. Check out which tracks made the cut below and head over to our Spotify playlist for all these songs and more!
Sneaking in at #97 was DMA'S "Do I Need You Now":
Not too long later we heard from Northern Beaches lads, Lime Cordiale.
Their track "Dirt Cheap" came in at #86:
DMA'S are back again at #60 with "The End"
DZ Deathrays were up next at #47 with "Like People". Here's their incredible video feat. Murray from The Wiggles:
Finally DMA'S score one more spot with their anthemic track "In The Air" coming in at #41
This year Bad Friday turns 10 and we've stepped it up to Fraser Park. We've packed out our lineup with 70% Sydney bands and even roped in Jungle from the UK.
Early bird tickets went in 5 minutes and first release are sold out too! There's a limited amount of second release tickets left so get in quick!


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A few months ago, I saw a catchy little commercial about a new form of birth control.
It was this nifty little ring - the NUVARING! And even though nothing was wrong with my birth control (at all!), I found myself fascinated by the commerical with the jingle that sticks in your head more firmly than the tune of "Tom's Diner."
You know the commercial...the one where all those synchronized swimmers are singing, "Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday, EVERY day..."
All of the sudden, I realized that my daily birth control was THE MAN. It was keeping me down. How could I ever think about having to take one tiny little pill EVERY DAY? The burden of having to remember it every night started to weigh on me. Who cares if I have to take other medication at night? Who cares that I've never missed a pill? Clearly HAVING to remember it was impacting my life and clearly, being on the pill was JUST LIKE being in prison.
If you've seen the commercial, you know what I'm talking about. Clearly: people that take boring, stupid birth control pills are boring and stupid. And they're not popular. And they don't get drinks served to them at the pool side while wearing sexy bikinis. And they wear bright red lipstick which is somehow lame.
The only solution for any sane, non-swimming cap person was to "break free from the pack" and enjoy all of the freedom that came with Nuvaring!
I could see myself living my life as a free person. Why, with the Nuvaring inside me, anything was possible! I'd probably win the lottery. I'm sure I'd have more green lights on the way to work, where I'd undoubtedly get a raise. I'd never burn another dinner and I'd always remember my grandma's birthday. In fact, I'd probably have less dropped calls on my cellular phone...all thanks to Nuvaring.
Three cheers for Nuvaring!
The first month it was awesome...unless you count the times that I was consumed with worry that it would fall out at any moment, that I hadn't placed it in just right, or that it would be stuck in there FOREVER.
The second month is when I started having problems. One day I felt down. As a normally "up" person, it was a little odd, but I figured I'd bounce back in no time. Only I didn't.
And then? I went
a little a whole lotta crazy. I wanted my space and then quite quickly I wanted nothing of the sort. I wanted to talk stuff out with friends until I started to panic and then I would've set myself on fire if it meant getting away from them.
I was angry - like really angry and cranky. The only thing that would stop the cranky and anger would be the unexplained tears. I complained at work more than I normally did and snapped at people when I normally would've laughed off their jokes.
Clearly, I had turned into a teenager.
The entire time, I kept thinking that this wasn't like me. Where was my zen desire to be healthier in mind, body, and spirit? What was wrong with me?
So, like any crazy person, I decided to not call anyone and not do anything with anyone. Because when you're crazy, you think you're doing a good job of hiding the crazy... especially if you stop all communication with everyone else.
The only person that I couldn't quite dodge successfully was the boyfriend.
I'm sure that I drove my boyfriend bonkers because I was one of the neediest, bitchiest, and most confusing person in the world. And just so you know, I've worked hard to try to eliminate the drama in my life - and during the last week on Nuvaring(!), it was like I was putting on my own one-person play. In fact, the word "drama" doesn't even cover it. Now, it's true, sometimes he was being a bit of a turd and probably deserved some amount of communication about it, but he definitely didn't deserve the crap I was shoveling out.
And hoo boy, was I shoveling out some crazy crap.
The misery of the situation is that I didn't put two and two together until the end of month two... and I only put it together because I had had a similar (albeit much more minor) reaction several years ago when I was on a generic birth control. So if you're interested in specifics, you should know that I lived in Crazy Town (the medical term is "emotional lability") for two to three weeks.
And here I am, after 6 days off of the ring (and on my good ol' LoEstrin), feeling significantly saner. Without going into gory detail, I'll just say that my body is oh-so happy to have that particular type of hormone out of me.
Oh, and you know what was the biggest bummer of all? EACH AND EVERY NIGHT I still had to remind myself that I didn't need to take my birth control pill any more. Like I would be falling asleep and I would wake up nervous that I had forgotten it. GAH!
I am writing this post for two reasons:
1) To publicly thank my boyfriend (who will quite possibly never read this) for believing me (or at least pretending to) when I said that the crazy behavior WAS NOT ME. I'm not sure if the craziness damaged our relationship permanently...but I'm okay with whatever outcome happens, mostly because I feel more like me. And the me that I am can handle anything that will come, even the demise of something that could've been great.
b) To let the women out there know that hormones can be dangerous things to mess with. While it's true that some women may never experience the same symptoms, it's good to know that it CAN happen. I just feel horrible thinking that there could be a woman out there experiencing the same hell that I went through and not even knowing that her birth control (Nuvaring or any other one) could be to blame. Although to be fair to Nuvaring(!), I know of two people personally who loved it and never had any of the same issues I did. The same hormone can affect women differently (obviously).
In a society where everyone wants the next coolest thing, it's easy to want to be on different medication that seems cooler...but like that saying goes, "If it ain't broke, don't fix it."
So if you need me, I'll be in the pool practicing my boring and stupid synchronized swimming - cap and all.
Disclaimer: This post was originally posted over at my other blog, From the Mixed Up Files of Happy Fun Pants.
Monday, November 9, 2009
The pack mentality
A few months ago, I saw a catchy little commercial about a new form of birth control.
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Symposium celebrates new Center on Religion and Chinese SocietyWEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. - An April 23 symposium will celebrate Purdue University's new Center on Religion and Chinese Society, which is housed in the College of Liberal Arts.
The symposium, which is free and open to the public, is 2-5:30 p.m. at the Burton Morgan Center for Entrepreneurship, Room 129.
Keynote speaker Robert Weller, a professor of anthropology at Boston University, will speak at 2:15 p.m. on "Religion and the Public Good in the Chinese World." Weller will discuss findings on the ways that religious institutions are meeting broad social needs in mainland China, Taiwan and among Chinese in Malaysia, says Fenggang Yang, center director and an associate professor of sociology.
Three other presentations will follow the keynote address. They are:
* Qingxiang Guo, professor of philosophy at Renmin University of China, will present "The Revivals of Confucianism in China Today" from 3:45-4:15 p.m.
* Xiaoqun Wu, professor of folklorics at Henan University, will present "Traditional Folk Religion and the Emerging Civil Society in China" from 4:15-4:45 p.m.
* Liping Liang, professor of political science and public administration at Shanxi University, will present "Secularization or Institutionalization? Religious Change amid China's Social Transition" from 4:45-5:15 p.m.
* From 5:15-5:30 p.m., the panelists will field questions.
Purdue's new center focuses on religions in Chinese societies, including mainland China, Taiwan, Hong Kong, and other Chinese communities, says Yang, who has published numerous books and articles on various religions in China and among Chinese Americans.
"I am not aware of any other centers in North America that are devoted to studying religion in China," Yang says. "But more and more people are taking an interest in this field. There have been sweeping and rapid changes in China, such as industrialization, urbanization and overall democratization, and there is a religious dimension that affects all areas of growth.
"Religious changes in China could have profound impacts on Chinese culture, economy, politics and international relations. So it's important to know about religion in China in order to understand China and its future development. Besides, the Summer Olympics has brought great attention to China, including its religious communities and religious policy."
The 2008 Summer Olympics will take place in Beijing in August.
The Chinese government officially allows only five religions: Buddhism, Daosim, Islam, Catholicism, Protestantism, Yang says. All of these religions and many other traditional and new religious groups are increasing rapidly, he says.
In addition to support from the College of Liberal Arts and the Department of Sociology and Anthropology, the April 23 symposium and the center are supported by grants from the Henry Luce Foundation and the John Templeton Foundation.
John Contreni, Justin S. Morrill Dean of the College of Liberal Arts, and Viktor Gecas, professor and head of the Department of Sociology and Anthropology, will provide opening remarks at the beginning of the symposium.
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This item, a English language copy of a story published in German in the Kansas Free Press of Leavenworth, Kansas, was completed shortly after the May 29, 1869, Indian attack on Fossil Creek Station in Kansas. The story states that four men were wounded and two men were killed when they "fell out of the wagon, and afterwards scalped and horribly butchered by the savage Indians." The item also indicates that the attacking party had damaged the railroad track, delaying rail travel and "ditching" trains that failed to spot the damaged section of track. Fossil Creek Station was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 2014.
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Places - Forts and military installations - Fort Wallace
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Caracas, Oct 17 (IANS) Venezuela's MUD opposition alliance has said it will only renew talks with President Nicolas Maduro if he agrees to a comprehensive audit of just-completed gubernatorial elections.
"We demand a total audit, quantitative and qualitative … of the entire electoral process, with trustworthy international verification," MUD spokesman Angel Oropeza said while reading from a statement, Efe news reported.
The opposition has refused to recognise the results of Sunday's balloting, which gave Maduro's leftist PSUV party 17 of the 23 contested governorships.
One million voters encountered obstacles when trying to cast ballots in precincts where the opposition traditionally does well, Oropeza said, adding that 350,000 others faced "violence and intimidation inside and outside polling places".
Foreign election observers said earlier Monday that they deemed the process free and fair.
"The mission considers that the process went off successfully and that the will of the citizens expressed peacefully at the polls has been respected," the chair of the Council of Latin American Electoral Experts, Nicanor Moscoso, said in Caracas.
"We call on the public and the world to fight for a new electoral system and for the urgent scheduling of free and transparent elections," MUD's Oropeza said.
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Maxiflow Ltd – Most Considerate Company 2013
At the Considerate Constructors Scheme's National Company Awards 2013, Maxiflow Ltd were awarded the prestigious title of Most Considerate Company 2013.
Maxiflow were judged to have put in place the most considerate standards of construction and made the greatest contribution towards improving the image of construction. Due to their efforts, they were presented with both a Gold Award and the most considerate title.
Maxiflow first registered with the Scheme in 2009 and have remained a registered company ever since. Based in Chester, they provide a wide range of services for commercial and domestic clients, with specialist divisions focusing on building, roofing, drainage, mechanical & electrical and solar energy contracting.
Though the Scheme reviews the company's considerate performance as a whole, the Scheme's Monitors visit a small selection of their projects to make the assessment. One such project visited by a Scheme Monitor was the refurbishment of an old toilet area into a fully-equipped disabled toilet unit within an existing day care centre which caters for dementia sufferers.
Although this was a particularly short duration project, the company demonstrated its real commitment to delivering a quality product to considerate standards. The work area was particularly restrictive, but the insertion of a discrete door lock to prevent dementia-suffering day care patients inadvertently entering the area was commendable, as was the use of the zipped dust sheet affixed to the door frame.
With the addition of innovative directional signs, exceptional cleanliness and a highly co-operative stance, the operation demonstrated that even a small site can do something special.
Maxiflow Contracts Director Warren Beatty collecting the award from Julia Evans, Chief Executive of the NFB
In addition to the company itself supporting various local organisations, the Scheme Monitor noted several examples of local fund-raising activities carried out by individual employees, showing that the culture of support for the community runs throughout the company. This is also reflected in the company's recently-launched Accesswatch scheme, a website and mailing list which aims to keep members of the public informed about scaffolds, excavations and other access-impairing works carried out by Maxiflow.
Combined with elements such as supporting staff in gaining additional qualifications and offering a number of health services, this company's considerate effort was of an exceptionally high level and a great example to the industry of what can be achieved on the smallest projects.
Commenting on Maxiflow receiving the award, Managing Director Kevin McLeod said:
All of us at Maxiflow consider winning a Gold Award and being named Most Considerate Company to be incredible achievements. We are truly honoured to have been considered as contenders for both awards, and the fact that we took home double gold is astounding. I would like to thank each and every member of our team for the daily, ongoing commitment that has produced such amazing results. This win instils us with great confidence in our direction as a company, and is a confirmation that our community-focussed approach is one of our greatest strengths.
The Scheme's Chairman, David Watson, added:
Many congratulations are due to Maxiflow who have demonstrated that even the smallest site can achieve real consideration in the way it conducts the work required. This is an exceptional performance and of great credit to the industry.
For more information on this year's National Company Awards, click here
Top image: Maxiflow Building Foreman Kevin Beatty, Contracts Director Warren Beatty and Mechanical & Electrical Manager Anthony Drury celebrate at the ceremony


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Robert tours Northern Beaches Hospital
Healthscope Managing Director and CEO Robert Cooke joined Northern Beaches Hospital Project Director Deborah Latta on site 5 October to see how the build is taking shape.
The 488-bed hospital is now up to the sixth floor of the nine-storey building, with construction well and truly on schedule.
About 450 workers are on site to make sure that the 50-bed emergency department, on site medical centre, specialist suites and rooms for the full range of clinical services are ready to go when the hospital opens in late 2018.
Robert explained that it's really impressive to see this fantastic Sydney hospital coming out of the ground so fast.
"Healthscope has put a great deal of work into planning the design of this hospital to make sure that staff have the best possible facility from which to provide comprehensive, quality services. From 2018, Healthscope wants public and private patients to have the best healthcare right on their doorstep and this hospital will get us there," said Robert.
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Join the seventh grade class of Beekmantown Middle School and North Country Honor Flight in recognizing our local veterans on Armed Forces Day, Saturday, May 18, 2019. This year's "North Country Honor Run 5K & 1 Mile US Oval Walk" will be part of the Honor Flight's spring send-off ceremony. The Honor Flight will leave Plattsburgh immediately following the ceremony, and our runners/walkers will join the veterans for a portion of their parade route. Come out and help us show our community's appreciation for their service! Seventh grade students at Beekmantown Middle School orchestrated the planning and execution phases of this powerful community event, and all proceeds will benefit North Country Honor Flight. Dress in your most patriotic running apparel and be a part of this memorable race! If you have never witnessed an Honor Flight ceremony, this is an event you won't want to miss!
The Honor Flight ceremony begins promptly at 7:00 a.m. The race will start at the conclusion of the ceremony at 8:00 am. Check-in is 6:30am-7:30am on race day to allow runners the opportunity to observe the Honor Flight ceremony prior to the race if they wish. The registration fee for the 5K is $20 (18 and under)/$25 (18+) in advance (online) and $25(18 and under)/$30 (18+) on race day. Registration for the 1 Mile US Oval Walk is $20. There is no cost for kids 5 and under. Registration for the race includes a North Country Honor Run 5K & 1 Mile t-shirt (register by 5/1 to guarantee a shirt). Online registration will continue until Friday, May 17, 2019 and will close at 7pm. Prizes will be awarded to the top three runners and best dressed!
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TLH's Favourite Recipes for Christmas Leftovers – part 2
Next in the spot-light for our December "foodie" line-up is Nick Coombes, head chef at the TLH Toorak Hotel. When I asked Nick to come up with some ideas for using up Christmas leftovers, I wasn't expecting him to top the list with a recipe using the controversial Brussels sprout. However, now the BBC have adopted "Sprout Boy" as part of their promotional campaign for this year's Christmas viewing, Nick is completely on trend with his Creamy Green Sprout and Horseradish Soup, which is absolutely delicious. Continue reading
Westcountry Produce – try Chef's recipe
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Thousands face evacuation from tower blocks over Grenfell-style fire risk
Thousands of residents are set to be evacuated from potentially dangerous tower blocks after "combustible cladding" was found encasing at least 11 buildings across the country.
Tenants may have to wait a week to find out whether they are at risk of a fire like the one that swept through Grenfell Tower on June 14, as councils scrambled to test all 600 high-rises with cladding in England.
The government is examining 100 tower blocks a day, looking for panels of the aluminium composite cladding suspected of spreading the fire that is presumed to have killed 79 people. Theresa May has said that no one would be forced to live in a dangerous block. A No 10 spokeswoman emphasised that the 11 blocks in London, Manchester…


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Mammal bones collected from Skara Brae site reveal that rodents were apparently considered food in ancient Europe
Rodents may not be on the menu of European restaurants today but it does not mean that these animals were never been a part of their meals in the past.
A recently published report by Scottish researches claims that ancient Europeans feasted on rodents around 5,000 years ago. Researchers have reached to the conclusion after examining thousands of mammalian bones found at Skara Brae – a popular archeological site in Scotland.
"Rodents are frequently excavated from older archeological sites in Europe, but people have not examined why they are there," said Jeremy Herman, a biologist at the National Museums of Scotland in Edinburgh.
"Maybe because they are not currently a food source in Europe, no one ever thought to ask if they had been in the past."
Skara Brae is a Neolithic settlement, consisting of the remains of eight stone houses. Since 1970s, around 60,000 small mammal bones have been recovered from four trenches near the site. These bones were either belonged to wood mouse or the Orkney vole, a form of commonly found vole in Europe. But the relationship between the rodents and humans living in that period was never explained – until now.
In the latest study, researchers reveal that all four trenches had almost equal amount of rats but surprisingly one trench had a greater collection of vole bones compared to the other three. This suggests that rodents were generally not found inside the houses but they were deliberately brought there by the people. Moreover, many of those bones had burn marks on them, suggesting that the animals were roasted on fire as well. Then, they were likely eaten by the people. Though, rodents do not appear to be a primary food source in ancient Europe but earlier humans ate them at least occasionally.
"It could be that people ate them as a snack, or it was something they fell back on or harder times," said Herman. "Or maybe kids were catching them and then roasting them. It's hard to tell."
Nevertheless, it's the first study to describe Europeans' unique food choice, which is not considered a food anymore.


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A 30-year-old Queens woman is suing her doctor, claiming routine surgery turned into a race to save her life – and ended any chance of her having another baby.
The woman, who is being identified only as Catalina, had a girl by Caesarean section followed by an emergency hysterectomy that doctors undertook to stop her bleeding.
"I can't give her brothers or sisters. I feel like she's missing something in life and that makes me sad," said Catalina.
Catalina – who is suing for unspecified damages – blames Dr. Andre Saad and North Shore Long Island Jewish Medical Center.
When she got pregnant following a miscarriage, she says Saad recommended that her cervix be stitched shut to avoid another pregnancy being cut short.
Months later, when the stitches were being removed, Catalina said she could tell something was wrong. "The entire bed was soaked with blood," she said.
She had a second surgery to stop the bleeding. After that was over, and she was still gushing blood, she demanded that her baby be removed by C-section.
But she claims the bleeding still wouldn't stop, and so Saad removed her uterus in a hysterectomy.
Her lawyer, Ezra Glaser, said, "It's clear to us [Dr. Saad] cut the uterine artery and caused the bleeding," adding that Catalina came perilously close to dying after losing 10.5 liters of blood. "He seems to have a history of cutting people."
Saad is on trial now in Nassau County for another surgical procedure that allegedly went awry.
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