‘Heavy’ transit guards face law suit.
Australasian Business Intelligence, December, 2009
Byline: Gabrielle Knowles
Dec 13, 2009 (The West Australian – ABIX via COMTEX) — Civil legal action for compensation worth $A1m is being brought by lawyer Sigi Cohen against the Western Australian Public Transport Authority. The client claims to have been mistreated by transit guards when he did not comply with their orders due to being a disoriented after a panic attack at a hospital. He was found not guilty of trespass and obstructing a transit guard, with magistrate Leigh Jones apparently also critical of the officers involved.
Publication Date: 11 December 2009
WESTERN AUSTRALIA. PUBLIC TRANSPORT AUTHORITY PERTH MAGISTRATE'S COURT
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Arte Selects Viewcast Media Server To Manage Media Assets
Telephone IP News, Jan 1, 2010
ViewCast Corporation (OTCBB: VCST), Plano, Texas. a developer of industry-leading solutions for the transformation, management and delivery of professional-quality video over IP and mobile networks, has announced that French-German cultural channel ARTE has purchased ViewCast’s unified, end-to-end digital asset management solution, ViewCast Media Server (VMS). VMS is based on the technology assets acquired from Ancept in March of last year. ARTE’s New-Technology/ Multimedia sector, which manages the back office of various ARTE Internet sites, will use VMS to manage all of the department’s video and media assets. VMS will also support ARTE’s future video portal, which will ultimately serve as the entrance point to all of ARTE’s existing online media offerings, such as the award-winning ARTE 7 service.
“We currently enjoy an excellent professional relationship with ViewCast and are successfully using several Niagara Pro encoders to deliver high quality content via our ARTE 7 website,” said Mathias Weiler, leader of the New Technology/Multimedia sector at ARTE. “After evaluating a number of digital asset management solutions, we determined that VMS offers the advanced technical features that are critical for our unique and highly automated environment. These capabilities, together with the future possibility of seamless integration with our existing Niagara Pro encoders, distinguished VMS as the best, long-term investment option. ViewCast’s innovative technology will enable us to manage our growing media asset repository with greater efficiency and flexibility, and elevate our Internet presence to the next level.”
ViewCast President and CEO Dave Stoner said, “Companies like ARTE are experiencing a rapid proliferation of rich media assets that need to be managed effectively and intelligently across the organization so as to maximize productivity. Our Niagara Pro encoders have already proven their value by enabling ARTE to simplify its broadcast processes for the ARTE 7 site. The integration of our VMS digital asset management solution will further streamline ARTE’s workflows and provide them with the end-to-end infrastructure they need to successfully bring their new web portal to fruition.”
With the flexibility to transcode between all common media formats and automate content delivery across heterogeneous production systems and distribution mediums, VMS equips ARTE to manage key business processes with minimal complexity. Seamless integration with ARTE’s existing production infrastructure further extends the value of VMS, helping ARTE save time and resources that might otherwise have been devoted to labor intensive system integration efforts and unnecessary technology expenditures.
ViewCast VMS provides a unified, end-to-end digital asset management platform that offers the power and scalability to manage the entire media lifecycle; it can ingest, manage and deliver video and other digital assets anywhere over the network
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Waste Management in Australia
Waste management is actually quite a fascinating subject that has many facets to it. Basically it involves collecting materials that others simply throw away as trash and sorting it into either stuff that has no further use or those that can be recycled. They then have to be transported to locations that can dispose of them safely and appropriately.
The important aspect to efficient waste management is that it is organized in such a way that it has no adverse effect on others or the surroundings. There are steps to deal with waste and they consist of examining it to find out what it consists of, how it can be collected safely, appropriate means of transport, the process method and its eventual disposal, whether this is to a landfill or a recycling facility.
Waste management can be a well-organized and green option and it is every organizations responsibility to check their disposal systems are managed correctly.
An environmental company offers services related to the collection of waste and can advice residents and large companies on resourceful ways to get rid of it. Services for large companies include waste collection, recycling and disposal, hazardous waste management, emergency response, laboratory services, asbestos removal and re-insulation. With years of experience in the subject, look online for help in management solutions that can eliminate your waste problems.
An environmental service works by first identifying the types and amount of waste produced before they can come to any decision as to how to deal with it. Once this has been identified and processes put into place, the service keeps track to check their systems are working at their best and if not make changes to rectify this.
During the collection process, special containers for hazardous materials are implemented and other containers, such as skip bins and bottle banks, put into place and arranged to be emptied at regular intervals depending upon how quickly they are filled. Each company will be different in their needs and services tailored to fit.
There are specific types of containers to store waste, these can range from drums for small quantities of hazardous liquid waste, skip bins for general waste collection, tankers with a capacity of between 6 000-39 000 liters used for anything from sludge and acids to septic waste and grease.
For some waste special vehicles are required to dispose of it safely. Hazardous waste collection vehicles are specially designed for the collection of liquid and contaminated waste, anything from oils and cyanide waste to detergents, adhesives, acids and chemicals. Collections are generally scheduled but many companies also offer 24 hour service and emergency response
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Making up can be so hard to do; The party season is the one time of year when make-up can be bold, bright and sparkling. However, if you’re unsure what to use to create a sensational look then take inspiration from the beauty experts. We asked five cosmet
Huddersfield Daily Examiner (Huddersfield, England), Dec 10, 2009
Byline: Hilarie Stelfox
LESS is usually considered to be more when it comes to everyday make-up.
But roll on Christmas and the cosmetic counters are bursting with smokey, sparkling eyeshadows, glittering lipgloss, frosted highlighters and iridescent colours.
There’s no need for restraint in the party season. More is definitely the key word. However, with so many products in so many colours where does a girl even begin to find the perfect party look? We invited beauty consultants from five major brands to show us what they wear when out for a night of party fun.
Here they reveal their tips on how they make the most of the season’s offerings.
NABILA ASHRAF, Estee Lauder consultant at Boots, says party make-up has to last until the early hours, so it’s best to opt for products that have staying power
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Introduction to the commemorative section: John Holland and Kenneth B. Hoyt
Career Development Quarterly, Dec, 2009 by Jerry Trusty, Spencer G. Niles
This commemorative section of The Career Development Quarterly offers readers a brief glimpse into the lives of two extraordinary persons who passed away in 2008, John Holland and Kenneth B. Hoyt. Both made contributions to career development that have changed the course of the field. In essence, their work represents two influential strands that blend in significant ways. John Holland’s influence on career theory and practice is, and will continue to be, substantial and unique. All counseling students and career practitioners learn about his theory early in their careers and often spend the rest of their careers applying or researching the theory that Holland contributed.
Many times, Holland’s theory is implemented within the context of career education initiatives–the unparalleled champion of which is Kenneth B. Hoyt. Hoyt was a tireless advocate for the need to infuse career education in the school curriculum to help students connect school and work in ways that foster educational and career plans that, in turn, help young people develop their capacity to become successful students and workers. Each day, the work of school counselors is influenced by Hoyt’s contributions.
The two commemorative articles in this special section pay tribute to the significant contributions of two of the brightest luminaries in the career development field. It is hard to imagine what the status of our field would be without the efforts of these two men. Thus, it is with a sense of deep gratitude, great appreciation, and sincere honor that we acknowledge the important work and rich professional lives of John Holland and Kenneth B. Hoyt. We thank Gary D
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Wheeling baby-sitter charged with sex abuse.(News)
0 Comments | Daily Herald (Arlington Heights, IL), December, 2009
Byline: Joseph Ryan jryan@dailyherald.com
A 57-year-old Wheeling man was ordered held on $20,000 bond Saturday on charges he sexually abused a 13-year-old girl he was baby-sitting.
The abuse allegedly occurred at the girls home in August and was revealed to authorities Wednesday when the child told a teacher at school, said Cook County Assistant States Attorney Haley Peck.
Benigno Gaytan, of the 200 block of Fletcher Drive, was arrested Friday and charged with a felony count of aggravated criminal sexual abuse. He was ordered held on $20,000 bond by Cook County Judge Jim Etchingham Saturday, meaning he would have to post $2,000 to get out of jail as the case moves forward
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Growth Energy Welcomes EPA Letter on E15
0 Comments | U.S. Newswire, Dec 1, 2009
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Contact: Chris Thorne of Growth Energy, 1-202-545-4000, cthorne@growthenergy.org
Job Creation, Reducing Pollution, National Security at Stake
WASHINGTON, Dec. 1 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ — Growth Energy, the coalition of U.S. ethanol supporters that filed the Green Jobs Waiver seeking E15, described as a “strong signal” the Environmental Protection Agency’s announcement today that it was preparing to approve E15 upon the completion of ongoing tests early next year.
In response to the Growth Energy Green Jobs Waiver, the EPA has taken a positive step towards higher blends of clean, green, and homegrown ethanol. In EPA’s letter, the agency states that its engineering assessments indicate that the “robust fuel, engine and emissions control systems in newer vehicles (likely 2001 and newer model years) will likely be able to accommodate higher ethanol blends, such as E15.” The letter notes that increasing the blend wall to E15, as per Growth Energy’s request, is a “critical issue” as the nation works toward “long-term introduction of more renewable fuels into the transportation sector.”
“This announcement is a strong signal that we are preparing to move to E15, a measure that will create 136,000 new U.S. jobs, cut greenhouse gas emissions and lessen America’s dependence on imported oil,” said Gen. Wesley Clark, Co-Chairman of Growth Energy.
“While we believe the data included in the Green Jobs Waiver supports raising the blend to E15, critics have called for additional testing. We are confident the ongoing tests will further confirm the data we submitted in the Growth Energy Green Jobs Waiver and silence those critics, allowing for more American-produced energy to enter the market,” said Tom Buis, CEO of Growth Energy.
“The Growth Energy Green Jobs Waiver brought to light the issue of the regulatory cap on ethanol and is responsible for moving this process forward. The importance of increasing the blend is now universally understood. Moving to E15 provides much-needed market opportunity for the domestic ethanol industry by adding seven billion new gallons of market potential
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Prince of Wales winner draws from experience
0 Comments | Buffalo News, Jul 8, 2009 | by Bob Summers
Instead of hiring a famous hockey player or show business personality to preside over the annual post postion draw for the Prince of Wales Stakes, management at Fort Erie Race Track reached into its own stable area to come up with a distinguished ceremonial celebrity for this year’s edition of the track’s marquee race.
Sam McComb, who trains a family-owned stable that currently consists of just two horses, did the honors of randomly pulling the slips that assigned the numbers for Sunday’s $500,000 race, the 74th edition of what some call the Preakness of Canada.
Why McComb?
Well, for one reason, McComb, a retired jockey originally from Northern Ireland, was the only person in the room who has actually ridden a winner of the Prince of Wales. That came in 1965 when he directed Good Ole Mort to victory in the race’s 30th edition.
McComb’s Prince of Wales came during the era when the race was a marathon on the grass. It was 1 3/8 miles of turf in 1965 and the distance was later extended to 1 1/2 miles in 1976, where it remained until after several runnings in boglike conditions, the surface was switched to dirt and the distance reduced to 1 3/16 miles in 1988.
While being interviewed by Fort Erie TV analyst Elissa Blowe, McComb recalled that another rider had claimed foul against him but the judges dismissed the complaint.
“It was a happy day for all,” he said.
McComb, who recently turned 80 and still looks like he could make riding weight next week, said he recently had another happy day.
It came when he passed his automobile driver’s test again and was allowed to remain on the road. However, he warned his Fort Erie neighbors to keep an eye out for him on the highway, and joked “I do better galloping horses in the morning than I do in a car.”
Asked his opinion or today’s Fort Erie jockeys, McComb politely deflected comment. He praised Robbie King Jr., now retired after being the Fort’s top rider for two years. He also mentioned Hall of Famer Sandy Hawley, who was not present, but who is remembered for winning the 1988 Prince of Wales on Regal Classic, whose red and gold Sam-Son Farm colors will be worn Sunday by favorite Eye of the Leopard.
Oh yes, McComb said he also plans to enter a horse he trains in a race on Sunday’s undercard
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“Drive It Now” Launches Lending Gateway to Help Auto Dealers Finance and Lease More Cars
Business Wire, Dec 10, 2009
Lenders Benefit from Increased Auto Loan Business
CINCINNATI — Automobile Consumer Services, Inc. (ACS), the leader in online
direct-to-consumer auto leasing and financing, recently launched the DriveItNow.net
Lending Gateway giving auto dealers access to financing and leasing
sources.
DriveItNow.net
helps alleviate the problem dealers are having with a tightened credit
market by providing a platform of financing and leasing sources they can
offer to their customers. Over 1,300 dealers are currently signed up for
the program. Funding options include leases and loans for new and used
vehicles, including commercial, fleet, exotics and RVs.
Dealer Benefits Include:
- Access to financing sources
- Quick approvals and funding
- Simple quoting system and application submission
- Reserve participation
- Payment marketing
In this tight credit market, dealers are looking for more ways to
finance car buyers, says Tarry Shebesta, President of ACS. The DriveItNow.net
lending gateway gives them a competitive edge and helps them sell more
cars.
DriveItNow.net
is equally important to banks and credit unions who are looking for ways
to grow their auto loan portfolios. A recent survey by Wolters Kluwers
Financial Services showed that following the mortgage crisis, banks and
credit unions said that indirect auto lending will be critical to their
overall growth during the next couple of years.
Lender Benefits Include:
- Increased market share
- Improved portfolio performance
- Reduced operational costs
- Excellent look to book ratios
- Increased dealer network
- Risk mitigation
DriveItNow.net
gives lenders a safe and secure way to expand their indirect business,
write loans based on their credit criteria and mitigate risk when doing
business with third parties, notes Shebesta.
About Drive It Now (http://www.DriveItNow.net)
Drive It Now is a service of Automobile Consumer Services, Inc. (ACS),
a leading provider of direct-to-consumer auto leasing and financing,
online vehicle marketing, and a loan origination gateway. Founded in
1989, ACSs mission is to provide services that enhance the experience
of buying or leasing a car
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Research and Markets: Procter & Gamble: Pipeline, Products, Performance And Potential: The Health Care Division Contributed 17.5 Per Cent Of Total Sales In Fiscal 2008
Business Wire, Dec 02, 2009
DUBLIN — Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/d8402c/procter_gamble)
has announced the addition of the “Procter & Gamble: Pipeline, Products,
Performance and Potential” company profile to their offering.
Procter & Gamble focuses on marketing over 300 branded products in more
than 160 countries worldwide. The Health Care division develops
pharmaceuticals, oral and personal health care products and is a major
component of P&G;’s Beauty and Health Global Business Unit.
Actonel (risedronate), a third-generation, once-daily bisphosphonate, is
P&G;’s only major pharmaceutical product. P&G; and sanofi-aventis formed
The Alliance for Better Bone Health in May 1997, to develop and market
Actonel, with the companies co-promoting it in North America and in
select key markets in Europe.
The Health Care division contributed 17.5 per cent of total sales in
fiscal 2008, with Pharmaceuticals forming a significant proportion of
Health Care revenue. However, P&G; has stated that long-term focus will
be concentrated on the Hair and Oral Care divisions of the Beauty and
Health GBUs. The October 2005 acquisition of Gillette signalled a
further deflection of focus from Pharmaceuticals and has led to a
complete reorganisation of the company’s structure.
With the exception of Asacol, all of P&G;’s major pharmaceutical products
have lost their patent protection or face patent litigation. The launch
of Roche/GlaxoSmithKline’s Boniva seems to have generated strong
pressure for P&G;’s flagship pharmaceutical, Actonel. Furthermore, the
R&D; pipeline is limited to only one in-licensed compound, pexelizumab,
which failed to meet its primary endpoint in its most recent clinical
trials and faces the threat of discontinuation. Actonel and Asacol
should continue to generate substantial Pharmaceutical revenue, however,
medium- to long-term growth will be dependent on additions to both the
pipeline and product portfolio.
Pharmaceutical company intelligence reports provide a full review of the
company’s activities together with five-year sales forecasts for its key
products. The companys financial performance is covered in-depth, from
its latest results to a complete analysis of its latest full fiscal year
and an outlook for the future
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