NSW:David Hicks takes fight to UN

AAP General News (Australia)
08-21-2011
NSW:David Hicks takes fight to UN

By Lema Samandar

SYDNEY, Aug 21 AAP - Former Guantanamo Bay prisoner David Hicks is going to the UN
in the hope of clearing his name and getting compensation.

Mr Hicks, 35, has made a submission to the UN's Human Rights Committee.

He is seeking an apology from Australia for upholding and enforcing what he says was
an unlawful charge and penalty, as well as compensation.

Authored by humanitarian lawyer Ben Saul on Hicks' behalf, the submission calls for
Australia to "request the US authorities to formally overturn Mr Hicks' conviction under
US law and to nullify the plea agreement".

It also asks for the federal government to begin an independent investigation "into
allegations that David Hicks was tortured or subjected to cruel, inhuman or degrading
treatment in US custody".

The submission also states Australia had breached several its human rights obligations
to Mr Hicks through its complicity with US authorities and support for the military commission
process.

Mr Hicks' former lawyer Stephen Kenny said the submission to the UN was made public
this weekend but sent out months ago.

"(What comes next is) the Australian government would be required to file an answering
submission to it," Mr Kenny told AAP.

"They have to respond and it may take some time.

"I think what he's trying to do is show that in fact his incarceration and treatment
in Guantanamo Bay was against principles of international law and that his conviction
was without any merit at all."

Adelaide-born Mr Hicks was 26 when he was captured by the anti-Taliban Northern Alliance
in Afghanistan in late 2001. It believed he was fighting for Osama bin Laden's al-Qaeda
network.

Mr Hicks was held in the US-run jail in Cuba until 2007, when he pleaded guilty to
providing material support for terrorism and was sent to Adelaide's Yatala Prison to serve
the rest of his seven-year sentence. He was released under a control order later that
year.

The 107-page document says Mr Hicks was beaten, sexual abused and drugged, and that
he was convicted on a statement of facts for which he never received any evidence.

Mr Saul said Australian officials "knew or should reasonably have known" of his client's
mistreatment while in US custody and had "encouraged and supported it" by failing to investigate
his credible allegations of torture.

The submission also calls on the government to abandon its Australian court case against
Mr Hicks over the proceeds from his tell-all memoir Guantanamo: My Journey,

The Commonwealth Director of Public Prosecutions wants to seize the money as the profits
of crime.

The book sold about 30,000 copies and is believed to have generated about $10,000 for Mr Hicks.

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Qld: Roo carcasses stolen in outback Queensland = 2

AAP General News (Australia)
02-18-2008
Qld: Roo carcasses stolen in outback Queensland = 2

A spokesman from Aussie Game Meats said the carcasses were due to be exported to Europe,
where kangaroo meat can fetch a high price due to its increasing popularity as a dining
alternative.

"You can imagine what they're prepared to pay for it over there - it's added value
to the whole industry, and that's probably why people are doing something as stupid as
trying to steal them," the spokesman told AAP.

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NSW:Where the leaders will be on Anzac Day

AAP General News (Australia)
04-25-2011
NSW:Where the leaders will be on Anzac Day

Prime Minister JULIA GILLARD will lead the Anzac commemoration of the 60th anniversary
of the Battle of Kapyong in South Korea.

Acting Prime Minister WAYNE SWAN will attend commemorations in Brisbane.

Opposition leader TONY ABBOTT will attend the dawn service at the Australian War Memorial
in Canberra.

In Thailand .. Governor-General QUENTIN BRYCE will attend services at Hellfire Pass
.. marking 68 years since the start of construction of the infamous Thai Burma Railway.

Veterans Affairs Minister WARREN SNOWDON will address the dawn service at Gallipoli
.. while Foreign Minister KEVIN RUDD will be the government's representative at Villers-Bretonneux
in France.

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FED:Detainees could be released to work: Bowen

AAP General News (Australia)
02-10-2011
FED:Detainees could be released to work: Bowen

By Adam Gartrell

CANBERRA, Feb 10 AAP - Asylum seekers could be released from immigration detention
to help with the Brisbane flood clean-up.

Immigration Minister Chris Bowen says detainees have told him they want to help and
it would be "churlish" to just say no.

Detainees could do small things like grow trees which could be used in landscaping
as part of the rebuilding effort, Mr Bowen said.

"And there might be the odd occasion where under appropriate supervision and appropriate
security some of our detainees in Brisbane ... might go out for a little bit of time and
help with a bit of work here and there cleaning up," he told Fairfax Radio on Thursday.

Detainees would not be paid and they would not put anyone else out of work.

People in detention centres were asking was there anything they could do to help, Mr Bowen said.

"I think we should be looking at options to make that happen if it is at all possible."

Opposition immigration spokesman Scott Morrison said the government was simply trying
to relieve pressure on its overcrowded detention system.

"What Chris Bowen is saying is that the government's detention system can no longer
cope," he told Sky News.

"What we're seeing here is the first stage of this government walking away from detention
more broadly."

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FED:Meth labs pose toxic risk to community

AAP General News (Australia)
08-26-2010
FED:Meth labs pose toxic risk to community

Scientists are warning the manufacturing of illegal drugs has a toxic and largely hidden
impact on the Australian community.

They say temporary labs set up in flats or rented houses produce chemical waste that
poses a poisoning and even cancer risk to future residents and those living nearby.

The Cooperative Research Centre for Contamination Assessment also says the labs are
routinely shifted and leave a trail of potentially toxic properties.

The Centre says New Zealand authorities have recently moved to tear down several houses
where drugs had been made because they're deemed too hazardous for anyone to live in.

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Fed: Rudd throws cash at premiers to win them over =2

AAP General News (Australia)
04-19-2010
Fed: Rudd throws cash at premiers to win them over =2

Mr Rudd put on the table on Monday an extra $1.2 billion, including $150 million for
elective surgery infrastructure, $250 million to expand capacity at public hospital emergency
departments, and $827 million for more beds.

The elective surgery money would go towards elective surgery centres and day surgery centres.

The government also wants to free up hospital beds by delivering more funds to palliative,
rehabilitative, geriatric and mental health care services.

This is in addition to nearly $3 billion in sweeteners he offered states and territories
in the lead-up to the meeting.

However, they have to sign up to his GST plan if they want the extra money.

West Australian Premier Colin Barnett acknowledged the federal government had been very generous.

"The commonwealth's been generous, that's been accepted," he told reporters.

"But there's still the two big issues to address."

Earlier Mr Barnett remained doubtful the impasse over the GST could be broken.

"Not unless the commonwealth agrees for the states to pay an equivalent amount of the
GST, rather than take the GST off the states," he told AAP.

"The potential showstopper is the GST."

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NSW: Fire eases near Bathurst after homes threatened

AAP General News (Australia)
12-05-2009
NSW: Fire eases near Bathurst after homes threatened

SYDNEY, Dec 4 AAP - A bushfire burnt close to properties west of Sydney on Friday.

The NSW Rural Fire Service (RFS) said firefighters will continue to work overnight
on containing a fire burning in bushland north of Eglinton in Bathurst in the NSW central
west.

The fire was threatening properties earlier on Friday, but no properties were now under
threat, the RFS said.

There have been no reported homes lost or damaged.

More than 100 firefighters and 11 water bombing aircraft fought the fire on Friday
and heavy earth-moving machinery was sent from Sydney late on Friday to assist.

Crews will continue to establish containment lines overnight between Duramana Road,
north of Eglinton, and Sofala Road between Peel and Bathurst, the RFS said.

Weather for Saturday is expected once again to make firefighting difficult, the RFS said.

Temperatures are forecast to be in the low 30s with moderate to fresh winds from the
south west and there is no significant rainfall forecast over the coming days.

There is a total fire ban in place for Saturday for the Central Ranges area.

Meanwhile, a second blaze is burning near Rockley Mountain, south of Bathurst.

It has burnt 160 hectares of bushland but is not posing a threat to properties.

Over 60 firefighters and nine water bombing aircraft fought the fire on Friday.

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News Diary for Tuesday, April 28, 2009

AAP General News (Australia)
04-28-2009
News Diary for Tuesday, April 28, 2009
Good Morning News Editors and Chiefs of Staff

Here is AAP's preliminary newslist for Tuesday (not for publication).

This is a guide only and stories, local times and locations are subject to change. In
some cases times and locations may not be available. Story coverage is subject to staffing.

NATIONAL
- Seeking more on swine flu effects as Australia remains on high alert; airport screening
in force as of midnight (AEST) Monday; WHO raises flu pandemic alert level from three
to four.

- Access Economics says unemployment set to soar beyond eight per cent by the end of next year.

- Memorial services and rallies around Australia to commemorate people killed in workplace
accidents.

COURTS
ADELAIDE
- Holocaust denier Frederick Toben, found guilty of contempt for not removing offending
material from website, due to be sentenced in Federal Court.

BRISBANE
- Lacey brothers murder trial continues
MELBOURNE
- Committal mention for media identity Derryn Hinch, who is fighting charges of breaching
suppression orders
- Committal hearing for a paramedic accused of procuring a child for sex
- Committal hearing for man charged over stabbing murder of another man in his garage
of his Craigieburn home
- Trial continues of men accused of running a prostitution ring
SYDNEY
0930 - Continuation of hearing for Greg Bird, accused of assaulting his girlfriend. Downing
Centre Local Court.

- Chasing up expected sentence for a man whose gun was used in the shooting death of a teenager.

INTERNATIONAL
LONDON - Musical based on Colleen McCullough's novel The Thorn Birds has fallen flat with
British theatre critics.


ENTERTAINMENT
- Fashion Week continues on Sydney.

- Reaction to launch of the TV show Masterchef Australia.

BRISBANE
- Senate inquiry into climate policy.

- Speech by Infrastructure Australia chairman Sir Rod Eddington.

- Inaugural UQ Steve Irwin Memorial Lecture.

MELBOURNE
- ACTU to commemorate International Workers Memorial Day in conjuction with Industrial
Deaths Support and Advocacy.

- Campaign to return Muslim prayer rooms at RMIT. RMIT Kaleide Theatre, Building 8.

- Continuing watch on Richard Pratt
PERTH
- AAP reporter on Christmas Island to cover arrival of asylum seekers

SYDNEY
1130 - Minister for Emergency Services Steve Whan launches two new Community Fire Units
for Taronga Zoo. Giraffe enclosure, Taronga Zoo.

1215 - NSW Minister for Planning Kristina Keneally MP and an expert commentary panel will
present on the future of NSW planning policy. Shangri-La Hotel, 176 Cumberland Street,
Sydney.

- Seeking more on five supected cases of swine flu in NSW.

FINANCE
ECONOMIC NEWS
SYDNEY - Housing Industry Association-RP Data residential land report for December quarter

EQUITIES NEWS
SYDNEY - National Australia Bank Ltd first half result
BRISBANE - Ausenco Ltd annual general meeting
BRISBANE - Institute of Chartered Accountants conference (day two)
PERTH - Mobilesoft Ltd annual general meeting
WELLINGTON, New Zealand - L&M Petroleum Ltd annual general meeting

SPORT
AFL
MELBOURNE - Media conference with Essendon's Dustin Fletcher ahead of his 300th game,
0945 Windy Hill
MELBOURNE - Media conference with Melbourne coach Dean Bailey, 1145, Junction Oval
MELBOURNE - Media conference with Collingwood captain Nick Maxwell, who returns from suspension
for Friday's match against North Melbourne, 1300 Lexus Centre

LEAGUE
SYDNEY - NRL teams named for next round
SYDNEY - Judiciary update

RUGBY
PERTH - Western Force coach John Mitchell presser as squad flies out for two-match trip
to South Africa which could decide its Super 14 finals chances

CRICKET
ABU DHABI - Match cover and follow up from third ODI Australia v Pakistan

RACING
SYDNEY - Review Tuesday's Canterbury races.

SYDNEY - Preview Wednesday's Hawkesbury meeting.

BRISBANE - Looking ahead to Hollindale Stakes meeting at the Gold Coast.

MELBOURNE - Preview Wednesday's Sandown races.

ENTERTAINMENT
- Sydney Fashion Week coverage

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Fed: Haneef deserves "unreserved apology": Greens

AAP General News (Australia)
12-23-2008
Fed: Haneef deserves "unreserved apology": Greens

CANBERRA, Dec 23 AAP - Mohamed Haneef deserves an "unreserved" apology from the federal
government, former prime minister John Howard and his ministers over the bungled case
surrounding his arrest, say the Greens.

The inquiry into Dr Haneef's arrest on terrorism-related charges was released in Sydney
on Tuesday.

It found that he should not have been charged and the cancellation of his visa and
deportation should have been deferred.

"An innocent man was wrongly detained and deported, and his treatment by the Australian
government throughout the whole affair was a failure of our legal, ethical and moral standards,"

Greens senator Scott Ludlam said in a statement.

An independent review of Australia's anti-terrorism legislation was "desperately needed",
Senator Ludlam said.

"Some of these laws are draconian. They need to have a use-by date or be repealed immediately
because they are inconsistent with our obligations under human rights instruments."

AAP srj/kms/it

KEYWORD: HANEEF GREENS

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Bad: Badminton results today =4

AAP General News (Australia)
08-17-2008
Bad: Badminton results today =4

Women:

Singles

Gold medal match

2-Zhang Ning (CHN) bt 1-Xie Xingfang (CHN) 21-12, 10-21, 21-18



Bronze medal match

Maria Kristin Yulianti (INA) bt 3-Lu Lan (CHN) 11-21, 21-13, 21-15



Men:

Singles

Bronze medal match

4-Chen Jin (CHN) bt Lee Hyunil (KOR) 21-16, 12-21, 21-14



Doubles

Bronze medal match

Lee Jaejin/Hwang Jiman (KOR) bt Lars Paaske/Jonas Rasmussen (DEN) 13-21, 21-18, 21-17



Mixed:

Doubles semi-finals

1-Liliyana Natsir/Nova Widianto (INA) bt 4-He Hanbin/Yu Yang (CHN) 15-21, 21-11, 23-21

Lee Hyojung/Lee Yongdae (KOR) bt 3-Flandy Limpele/Vita Marissa (INA) 21-9, 12-21, 21-17

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FED: Rudd will raise human rights issues with China - Albanese

AAP General News (Australia)
04-09-2008
FED: Rudd will raise human rights issues with China - Albanese

CANBERRA, April 9 AAP - Australian recognition of China's sovereignty over Tibet won't
stop Prime Minister Kevin Rudd raising the issue of human rights with his Chinese hosts,
a senior government minister says.

Mr Rudd has arrived in China amid a diplomatic row over his comments about Tibet.

Federal Labor frontbencher Anthony Albanese has told Fairfax Radio Network: "Australia
has a firm position of supporting one China ... but at the same time, we don't ignore
human rights issues."

He said "it will be pretty hard to imagine (these issues) not being raised".

"The prime minister has said that the Chinese government should engage (Tibet's spiritual
leader) the Dalai Lama, or his representatives, in an informal set of discussions about
the situation."

Mr Rudd's call for talks between Beijing and the Dalai Lama - made while he was in
Washington - has prompted Chinese complaints.

"These issues are complex but it's important that Australia's position of recognising
China's sovereignty over Tibet is there, but at the same time we also want to see human
rights respected and for dialogue to occur," Mr Albanese said.

"If people want to see China engaging more with the world, then what better way than
for the Olympics to be held there."

Mr Albanese has condemned protesters who disrupted the London and Paris legs of the
Olympic torch relay.

"I really don't support the view that somehow you use the Olympics as a battering ram
against the Chinese government.

"I don't think that will be effective.

"Some of the (protesters) ... that appear to be using this issue to engage in violent
demonstrations, trying to douse the flame ... these sorts of activities, I think, do their
cause no good whatsoever."

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Qld: Fluoride safe and the right move, says AMA

AAP General News (Australia)
12-05-2007
Qld: Fluoride safe and the right move, says AMA

BRISBANE, Dec 5 AAP - Fears that fluoride in Queensland's water supply could cause
bone cancer and other problems are unfounded, a state doctor's group says.

The Australian Medical Association Queensland president Dr Ross Cartmill said anti-fluoride
campaigns were usually based on myth.

"I'm sorry people keep persisting in propagating these myths," he told reporters in
Brisbane today.

"There's absolutely no evidence that any of these things are going to happen.

"When people say that there's potential for toxicity they really are exaggerating.

"Anything that you want to ingest in large doses can be toxic ... but we're talking
about minute doses in the drinking water."

Dr Cartmill said the AMA had been concerned about oral health in Queensland's children
for some time - with cases of decayed, missing or filled teeth 50 per cent above the national
average.

Fluoridation would bring improvements in just a few years, he said.

"When you have good news like this it's hard to stop smiling," he said.

"This is great news for Queenslanders, and specifically, great news for the kids of
Queensland, and their dental health."

The move was also well received by opposition health spokesman John-Paul Langbroek,
a dentist of more than 20 years.

"Hopefully today's decision will, over time, help reduce the staggering public dental
waiting lists we have in Queensland, where more than 80,000 people wait up to seven years
for treatment," he said.

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KEYWORD: FLUORIDE AMA

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Vic: Teenage pair's friends now at risk: psychologist

AAP General News (Australia)
04-23-2007
Vic: Teenage pair's friends now at risk: psychologist

Eds: Language warning for 15th and 21st pars.



MELBOURNE, April 23 AAP - Friends of two teenage girls who apparently committed suicide
together in bushland outside Melbourne are also at "huge risk" of harming themselves,
a psychologist says.

The bodies of friends Stephanie Gestier and Jodie Gater, both 16-year-old students
from Belgrave, in Melbourne's east, were found yesterday in the Dandenong Ranges National
Park.

The girls are believed to have been found hanging from a tree branch in an apparent suicide pact.

As their friends placed tributes on the girls' personal websites, Dr Michael Carr-Greg,
an ambassador for the national depression awareness group beyondblue, said their deaths
would now put their friends at increased risk of suicide.

"Yes, this puts all their friends at huge risk," he told Southern Cross Broadcasting.

"We know that having someone close to you commit suicide is a risk factor in and of
itself, and I imagine that Upwey High School (where the girls attended) is full of counsellors
at the moment.

"I'm sure there's people working out there with the young people to make sure they
understand that suicide is not a solution."

Jodie Gater had a Myspace website called Hoodlum with a profile that reads: "Let Steph
n me b free".

Cyber friends left tributes on the site yesterday.

One contributor, Matt, said: "R.I.P girl. Goanna miss you lots. I love you and i'll
never forget you".

Another said: "if it's true R.I.P. ill miss you and all the memories from primary skool. xoxo".

A third said Jodie would be forever missed. "Peace out, n take care. Will be thinking
of you.xXx."

Those who knew Jodie expressed their shock at her disappearance last Sunday.

"dude where r ya i saw ur pic in the paper," one concerned friend said on the website.

"u beta be at work on satday other wise itl be no fun wit out u."

Another friend pleaded for Jodie to return.

"where the fuck are you people are worry about you. please tell us where you are."

Jodie's MySpace page included an image of a glass full of absinthe and the words "let
us blow your mind".

The last message she posted on the site was dedicated to her boyfriend, Allan.

"I luv you sooo soo much Allan, Miss u heaps and heaps xoxoxo I will always remember
u," the teenager wrote.

A picture of Jodie and Allan kissing was posted next to the message.

Jodie last updated her page on April 14, a day before she and Stephanie went missing.

The page features a flashing message that says "fuck this world/everything that you
stand for/don't accept/don't give a shit/don't ever judge me".

Dr Carr-Greg said a joint suicide pact between girls was rare.

"It's very, very unusual to have girls kill themselves and particularly kill themselves
in this way," he said.

"So my only conclusion is that they must have been depressed."



(Counselling for troubled young people is available on the following numbers:

- Lifeline - 131 114 (cost of a local call)

- Kids Help Line - 1800 55 1800 (free call)

- Suicide Prevention Crisis Line - (02) 9331 2000.)

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Fed: Weightlifting community linked to organised crime

AAP General News (Australia)
12-21-2006
Fed: Weightlifting community linked to organised crime

By Peter Veness

CANBERRA, Dec 21 AAP - An organised drug distribution racket is operating within Australia's
weightlifting community, a high level doping investigation has found.

US anti-doping investigator Richard Young was commissioned to investigate the sport
in March after four Australian weightlifters tested positive to the banned stimulant benzylpiperazine
or BZP.

While the full report is yet to be released, the Australian Sports Anti-Doping Authority
(ASADA) today offered some details of phase one of the investigation.

"The first stage of a wide-ranging ASADA investigation into Australian weightlifting
has been completed and has found evidence of organised distribution and supply channels
for a range of prohibited substances," ASADA chair Richard Ings said.

Sports Minister Rod Kemp, the Australian Sports Commission and Australian Weightlifting
Federation all welcomed the findings.

Senator Kemp said the report showed Australia was tough on drug cheats.

"The Australian government will take every action possible to rid Australian sport
of drug cheats," Senator Kemp said.

The commission said Mr Young had proven the need for ASADA's tough investigative powers.

"It is very clear from the findings of the investigation that these powers will be
a most effective weapon in the continuing fight against the use of prohibited substances,"

commission chief executive Mark Peters said.

The federation promised to continue with Mr Young's on-going investigations.

"The Australian Weightlifting Federation has cooperated fully with the investigation
process and will continue, of course, to cooperate in any ongoing investigation," federation
chief executive Matthew Curtain said.

Phase two of Mr Young's investigation is still underway and Mr Ings said today "several
persons of interest are assisting ASADA with its ongoing investigation and the possible
resulting anti-doping rule violations".

Mr Young has already made a series of recommendations which ASADA has adopted and now
forced on the weightlifting federation.

Amongst those recommendations are creating urine and blood profiles for Australian
weightlifters and requiring all weightlifters to seek approval for international training.

Weightlifters will also be forced to take annual education sessions.

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ACT: Main stories in today's Canberra newspapers

AAP General News (Australia)
08-15-2006
ACT: Main stories in today's Canberra newspapers

CANBERRA, Aug 15 AAP - The main stories in today's Canberra Times:

Page 1: Backbench revolt forces government to dump migration bill; UN brokered truce
between Israel and Lebanon comes into effect; ACT government records surplus; Australian
soldiers wounded in rocket attack in Iraq.

Page 2: Motorists to get $2,000 federal subsidy to convert cars to LPG.

Page 3: Property Council fears lack of affordable housing could force federal departments
out of the territory.

World: Britain downgrades its security threat in wake of airliner bombing plot; Tamil
Tiger rebels rule out peace talks in Sri Lanka.

Finance: ACCC says it has serious concerns about OneSteel's plan to buy Smorgon Steel.

Sport: Newcastle's Andrew Johns faces ban for swearing at touch judge.

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What Australian newspapers say on Saturday, April 8, 2006

AAP General News (Australia)
04-08-2006
What Australian newspapers say on Saturday, April 8, 2006

SYDNEY, April 8 AAP - The plight of West Papua is forcing Australia's relationship
with Indonesia, however reluctantly, into the 21st century, The Weekend Australian says
in its editorial today.

Just as Australia respected the verdict of an Indonesian court in sentencing Schapelle
Corby to 20 years in prison, Indonesians must respect Australian law when it comes to
freedom of association and to the processing of asylum seekers, such as those who recently
turned up from Papua.

If Indonesia wishes to retain West Papua, some sort of autonomy arrangement will have
to be engineered (as in Aceh) with the consent of the army and the legitimate acceptance
of the Papuan people.

But even this might not be enough, and West Papua may eventually achieve independence.

Melbourne's Herald Sun says the Papuan asylum seeker issue has placed the biggest strain
on Australia's relationship with Indonesian since East Timor.

Australians feel "uneasy" about human rights problems in the troubled province, but
time cannot be turned back to 1969, when this mineral-rich province's chance of independence
was lost.

Strong relations between the neighbour nations are needed at a time when al-Qaeda,
and aligned terrorist groups, are gaining grip in the region.

It would be catastrophic for both nations if political tensions from West Papua were
allowed to disrupt joint intelligence operations. Only Jemaah Islamiah could benefit.

The Weekend Australian Financial Review says despite ample evidence over the years
that advice given by financial planners often does not meet the standards savers would
expect, the securities and investments commission (ASIC) seems to treat financial planners
with kid gloves.

The latest "shadow shopping" survey of advice given by 259 financial planners looks
as if it will bring more of the same.

ASIC says it will follow up with 14 licensees whose advice raised particular concerns
about legal compliance, and send the survey results to everyone else, with the expectation
they will "act quickly to fix any problems".

Financial planners have a long way to go to avoid having more regulation imposed on them.

The Sydney Morning Herald says in the new Middle Eastern Organised Crime Squad, the
more perceptive will see the NSW police force being co-opted into the political process,
its operations and organisation finely tailored to respond to public anxiety more than
to crime.

Of course crime exists in Middle Eastern communities and must be fought strenuously,
that ethnic profiling is legitimate, and it's quite possible Middle Eastern gangs are
more violent than others and more prepared to use firearms.

Yet these do not justify institutionalised targeting of one ethnic community. Police
policy should not be set, nor should organisations be shaped, by the public's transient
prejudices about particular groups. The force should police all groups equally.

Ironically, the government lacks the resources to back up its words. The new squad
will have 53 permanent members, and 50 others on a three-month posting. The squad it
replaces, Task Force Gain, started with 160 members. How is that beefing up?

Sydney's The Daily Telegraph says a convicted cocaine dealer is not the kind of person
to be employed as an airport baggage handler.

While this might be common sense, the ridiculous has happened -- at Sydney airport.

Qantas may not have been aware of his past conviction, and he may have been rehabilitated
and trying to "go straight", but it is not in the best interest of the airline's -- nor
in passengers' -- best interests to have a suspect employee placed in a position of such
easy temptation. Nor would be in the employee concerned's best interests.

It's not Custom's fault if it fails in its background checks; the airline has ultimate
authority to offer employment and to terminate it. So it should carry the responsibility.

Melbourne's The Age says the Howard government's latest response to the Papuan asylum
seeker issue has the ugly echo of a time when human suffering was ignored for political
expediency.

It would be a mistake to imagine that turning away the West Papuans to appease Indonesia
will solve the problem by pretending there isn't a problem.

Indonesia has no right to seek to interfere, as it has, in determinations on applications
for asylum in Australia.

The diplomatic row with Indonesia follows Australia's granting of protection visas
to 42 Papuans who said they were fleeing persecution.

Brisbane's The Courier-Mail says the most extraordinary, and worrying, aspect of the
errant activities of psychologist Theresa McHugh is her professional disciplinary body's
decision to suppress the fact she had been caught.

The Psychologists Board of Queensland found grounds for action against Ms McHugh after
colleagues complained Ms McHugh was using grossly inadequate techniques to diagnose serious
medical conditions in children.

Ms McHugh had acted outside of her area of competency and expertise as she had had
no formal pharmacological or medical training. However, the board ruled that the disciplinary
action taken and details of the undertaking would not be recorded in its register.

The decision undermines a key principle of justice -- that it be seen to be done. After
the furore over the registration of errant doctor Jayant Patel, the executive officer
of Queensland's health registration boards, Jim O'Dempsey, should appreciate better than
most the dangers of concealing vital information.

The McHugh case demonstrates other organisations within his domain require urgent attention.

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Fed: Calls for Hicks to return to Aust as he turns 30 in Cuba

AAP General News (Australia)
08-07-2005
Fed: Calls for Hicks to return to Aust as he turns 30 in Cuba

Australian terror suspect DAVID HICKS has marked his 30th birthday in the same way
he has spent the last three -- locked up under guard at Guantanamo Bay.

And HICKS' father TERRY says complete strangers have contacted the family and stopped
him in the street to pass on their support.

HICKS is being held at the US prison camp in Cuba and will face a military commission,
possibly in the next few weeks.

He has pleaded not guilty to charges including attempted murder.

Meanwhile, there are fresh calls for HICKS to be brought back to Australia for trial.

Liberal backbencher JUDI MOYLAN has joined former High Court judge MARY GAUDRON in
calling on the government to ensure HICKS gets a fair trial.

Three US prosecutors have quit the military commission process, claiming it is rigged
to ensure a conviction.

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To Create `Paperless' Office, Doctors Started from Scratch: Opened New Office With Software Provided Via Internet.

FORT WORTH, Texas -- When two Texas ophthalmologists wanted to open a new practice with a "paperless," fully automated office, they realized they would have to start from scratch using the newest available technology.

Drs. Eric Packwood and Alan Norman opened Pediatric Eye Specialists earlier this year and within a month they were seeing more than 40 patients a day with all of the billing, patient information, scheduling and referrals made electronically.

"My partner and I wanted to take advantage of the many new technologies, but we saw that many medical practices were hesitant to move away from paper forms and filing systems. We wanted to open our own practice and start fresh, but we didn't have a lot of money to buy a costly computer system," said Dr. Eric Packwood.

The doctors were able to get access to the latest technology by using Dallas-based MedSynergies ( http://www.medsynergies.com/ ), which provides the technology on a subscription or fee basis, through a broadband Internet connection.

Known as a business services provider or BSP, MedSynergies maintains the latest physician practice software on its own computer network. The technology stores patient records electronically, automatically bills the correct insurance company and instantly updates the doctors' schedule onto their personal Palm handheld computers.

"Because the technology is changing so fast, it doesn't make sense for smaller medical groups to own and operate their own practice management systems. Most physicians want to practice medicine, not be computer technicians. We install the newest systems in their office and provide automatic updates. We can also provide regular financial reports to show how the practice is operating," said John R. Thomas, chief executive officer of MedSynergies.

Thomas said the new technology can actually pay for itself because it will generate new revenues with more accurate billing while reducing staff expenses.

"We are practicing better medicine, because now we have more time with our patients and we're not burdened with a lot of paperwork. We also have quick access to patient medical records and related clinical information," said Dr. Alan Norman.

The health care industry has lagged behind the banking, travel and retail industries in automation. Less than 17% of the physicians in the United States use electronic medical records, according to a Commonwealth Fund study. And the majority of physician billing is still done using paper forms, although the government and health insurers have taken a number of steps to facilitate electronic billing.

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SAFECO to Focus on Strength in Commercial Lines -- The Small-to-Medium Business Market.

Business Editors, Insurance Writers

SEATTLE--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 17, 2001

SAFECO (Nasdaq:SAFC) today announced plans to consolidate its commercial operations and focus on insurance for small-to-medium sized businesses.

The new SAFECO Business Insurance enterprise will be headquartered in Seattle, with five underwriting operations located in Atlanta, Dallas, Indianapolis, Seattle and Fountain Valley, Calif.

"We are going to do more of what we do best," said Mike McGavick, SAFECO president and CEO. "SAFECO is a leader in the small-to-medium commercial insurance segment, and we are intensifying our efforts to grow this profitable market segment.

"The small-to-medium business market has tremendous growth and profit potential," he stated. "SAFECO is positioning itself to capture an even greater share of this market." The company has a number of ambitious initiatives to help agents and brokers build this market, including streamlined underwriting, Contact Centers for servicing, and real-time agent Internet processing for producing new business.

Another key initiative is to create a centralized facility to underwrite larger commercial accounts. "While this special facility will improve access to the large commercial market for our most valuable agents and brokers -- those who sell SAFECO's core personal and small-to-medium commercial insurance products," said McGavick, "we expect our total large commercial volume to decrease as we concentrate on the small-to-medium marketplace."

"We are targeting efficiency and expenses as well with this consolidation," noted Dale Lauer, chief operating officer of the new SAFECO Business Insurance enterprise. "SAFECO's refocusing of its commercial operations will result in a reduction of approximately 450 jobs as well as some job transfers.

"We recognize our strategic repositioning will disrupt or displace some of our employees," said Lauer. "Although difficult, it is necessary to SAFECO's performance improvement and growth in the small-to-medium commercial insurance market."

As part of its overall strategy to focus on core business lines, the company also is reviewing its SAFECO Select Markets operation, including its specialty commercial lines of medical malpractice, professional liability, specialty programs and surplus lines business.

SAFECO, in business since 1923, provides insurance and related financial products to individuals and businesses, selling its products through more than 17,000 independent agents and financial advisors. More information on SAFECO can be found at www.safeco.com.

Forward-looking information is subject to risk and uncertainty

Statements made in this report that relate to anticipated financial performance, business prospects and plans, regulatory developments and similar matters may be considered "forward-looking statements" as defined in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Statements in this report that are not historical information are forward-looking. Such statements are subject to certain risks and uncertainties that may cause the operations, performance, development and results of SAFECO's business to differ materially from those suggested by the forward-looking statements.

The risks and uncertainties include:

 -- Achievement of expense savings from consolidation of commercial operations; and  -- Decrease in large-commercial premium volume. 

Dynatech Corporation's CEO, John Reno, Announces Retirement.

BURLINGTON, Mass., May 19 /PRNewswire/ -- John F. Reno today announced his retirement as Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer of Dynatech Corporation (OTC Bulletin Board: DYNA).

"Some time ago I promised myself that when I turned 60, I would assess my personal situation and make decisions about spending time on other endeavors. After 25 years with Dynatech, that time has come. After consulting with our directors about succession to my leadership, Mr. Ned Lautenbach, from Clayton, Dubilier and Rice, has been named to replace me as chief executive officer," said Mr. Reno.

"I have many outside interests which I enjoy and on which I want to focus. I feel I owe it to myself and my family to take this step which we all must at one time or another. Proudly, I am leaving Dynatech at record performance levels," he continued. "Our management team is extremely competent and together with the support of our equity partner, Clayton, Dubilier & Rice, I am certain they will continue to bring the company to even greater financial heights. I look forward to, and will applaud, their economic success."

Mr. Reno joined Dynatech in 1974. In 1991 he was named president, and in 1993, he was appointed Chief Executive Officer. In 1996, Mr. Reno assumed the role of Chairman of the Board while still actively serving as President and CEO.

Mr. Reno initiated Dynatech's management-led recapitalization in 1998, inviting Clayton, Dubilier & Rice to become the Company's equity partner. During his period as Chief Executive, the Company has grown 18.4% per year and its enterprise value has risen from $250 million to over $950 million.

"We are pleased with the many changes Jack has implemented during CD&R's first year of equity ownership, particularly the installment of a strong management team. Dynatech is now better positioned to achieve long-term financial success and we thank him for his accomplishments," said Joseph L. Rice, III, Chairman of Clayton, Dubilier & Rice. "We are confident that Ned's background with a technology oriented company will enable him to lead Dynatech effectively."

Prior to joining Clayton, Dubilier & Rice, Mr. Lautenbach served as Senior Vice President and Group Executive of Worldwide Sales and Services at IBM Corporation. During his extensive tenure with IBM, he held a variety of senior executive positions, including President of the National Distribution division of the U.S.; President, Asia Pacific; as well as Chairman, IBM World Trade Corporation. Mr. Lautenbach received his MBA from Harvard University after having completed his undergraduate studies in economics at the University of Cincinnati.

Dynatech Corporation is a global communications company focused on network technology solutions. Its products address communications test, industrial computing and communication, and visual communications applications. Headquartered in Burlington, Massachusetts, Dynatech sells products worldwide

through subsidiaries located throughout the Americas, Europe and Asia. (Internet URL: http://www.dynatech.com.)

Dell Extends Focus On Internet Infrastructure Market; Internet Partner Division Targets Significant Piece of $180 Billion Opportunity.

Business Editors &High-Tech Writers

ROUND ROCK, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 8, 2000

Dell Computer Corporation (Nasdaq:DELL), a world leader in Internet commerce and integration, today launched the first in a series of initiatives as part of its overall plan to be the premier provider of Internet infrastructure.

These initiatives will focus on providing customers the products, services and direct relationships to facilitate their individual Internet initiatives.

&uot;Dell has built a wealth of Web and e-business expertise, integrating its own operations using the Internet,&uot; said Michael Dell, chairman and CEO, Dell Computer Corporation. &uot;Dell hosts the world's largest e-commerce Web site on Dell PowerEdge servers and PowerVault storage, which generates $35 million a day in revenue and leads in offering direct online service and support. We are taking steps to share this knowledge and capability with our customers to deliver them the infrastructure for the new Internet economy.&uot;

Dell's new Internet Partner Division, introduced today, will leverage Dell's years of expertise as an e-business pioneer to provide customers the servers, storage and services to build, expand or enhance their own Internet infrastructures and capabilities.

Internet data center customers, which include Web hosters, Internet Service Providers (ISPs) and Application Service Providers (ASPs), will especially benefit from this new, focused Dell business unit. Dell estimates that the size of the Internet infrastructure market for server and storage hardware could be as large as $180 billion during the next six years.

Announcements of additional initiatives to enhance Dell's capabilities as the leading Internet infrastructure provider will follow in the next several weeks and months.

Dell is the world's No. 2 PC server provider(a) and has sold PowerEdge(tm) server and PowerVault(tm) storage products to companies such as Fast Search &Transfer ASA (FAST) and Interliant.

Dell has teamed with FAST to build the world's largest Internet search engine.

&uot;FAST uses 325 Dell PowerEdge servers, which is the largest collection of Dell servers running a single application, and stores 40 terabytes of data on PowerVault storage systems,&uot; said Thomas Fussell, chairman of Fast Search &Transfer ASA. &uot;Dell has proven to be an excellent Internet partner and has helped us to build the world's biggest search engine with the capability of searching 300 million documents in less than one half second.&uot;

Interliant, a pioneer in the ASP market and leader in the Web hosting arena, runs on Dell servers and storage.

&uot;We selected Dell based on their ability to deliver scalable, rack dense servers and storage,&uot; said David Owczarek, Interliant vice president of engineering. &uot;Dell understands the unique needs of our business and built a customized support solution which works.&uot;

&uot;Dell's Internet Partner Division will share its e-business expertise with leading ISPs and ASPs and Internet data center hosters to provide our customers competitive advantages in best practices, time to market, reliability, support and scaling,&uot; said Judi L. Webster, vice president and general manager of the new Dell business unit. &uot;Dell's Internet Partner Division will focus on enabling our customers to achieve their specific goals, using the velocity and efficiency of the Dell direct model.&uot;

Customers in the United States interested in learning more about Dell's Internet Partner Division can visit Dell's Web site at www.dell.com/IPD.

Ranked No. 78 among the Fortune 500 companies and No. 210 in the Fortune Global 500, Dell Computer Corporation is the world's leading direct computer systems company, based on revenues of $23.6 billion for the past four quarters. Dell designs, manufactures and customizes products and services to customer requirements and offers an extensive selection of software and peripherals. Information on Dell and its products can be obtained through its toll-free number 800/388-8542 or by accessing the Dell World Wide Web site at www.dell.com.

(a) Source: International Data Corporation, Commercial Systems and

Servers bulletin. Rankings based on U.S. and Worldwide &uot;PC Server

Shipments by Vendor&uot; for 3Q99.

Dell and PowerEdge are registered trademarks and PowerVault is a trademark of Dell Computer Corporation.

Fortune 500 is a registered trademark of The Time Inc. Magazine Company.

Dell disclaims any proprietary interest in the marks and names of others.

Emeritus Corporation to Host Second Quarter 2011 Earnings Conference Call and Webcast.

SEATTLE -- Emeritus Corporation (NYSE: ESC), a national provider of senior living services, today announced that management will host a conference call on Thursday, August 4, 2011, at 5:00 P.M. Eastern Time to discuss its financial results for the second quarter of 2011. A press release with the financial results for the second quarter of 2011 will be issued after the market closes on Thursday, August 4, 2011.

The conference call will be webcast live over the internet from the Company's web site at www.emeritus.com under the "investors" section. The conference call can also be accessed by dialing (877) 407-0789, or for international participants (201) 689-8562. A replay of the conference call will be available after 8:00 P.M. Eastern Time on Thursday, August 4, 2011, until midnight Eastern Time on Thursday, August 11, 2011. The dial in numbers for the replay are (877) 870-5176, or for international participants (858) 384-5517. To access the telephonic replay, enter the conference ID 375813.

ABOUT THE COMPANY

Emeritus Corporation is a national provider of senior living services. Emeritus is one of the largest and most experienced operators of freestanding assisted living communities located throughout the United States. These communities provide a residential housing alternative for senior citizens who need assistance with the activities of daily living, with an emphasis on personal care services, which provides support to the residents in the aging process. Emeritus currently operates 485 communities in 44 states representing capacity for approximately 43,400 units and approximately 50,500 residents. Our common stock is traded on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol ESC, and our website is www.emeritus.com.

PrimeHangout.com Looks to Use Social Media to 'Reduce Unemployment'.

PrimeHangout.com, a subsidiary of ClinicTools, introduced the next generation of social media.

"The primary focus here is on using a social network to reduce unemployment," said the founder and CEO, Henry I. Balogun. "Repositioning a social network can turn it into a powerful tool designed to strengthen commerce, thereby cut unemployment. The time to use social networks to our advantage is now." PrimeHangout, according to Henry Balogun, has created the first real Internet Mall, known as PrimeHangout Mall, where individuals or existing retail outlets and businesses can open stores and sell to their friends, contacts, customers and other users of PrimeHangout. "We cannot solve our current economic problems without employing a creative approach, and this is exactly what PrimeHangout is doing," said Balogun.

"We have the means to help everyone find friends, connect, and chat," said Balogun. "What we need is to take those connections to a new height. When you open a store and are ready to sell products of interest to you, there is no doubt your life would be affected positively and perhaps will never have to file for unemployment. Not only that, manufacturers of those products would be able to hire more workers! Shipping and delivery companies also would see the need to hire more workers. The President cannot do it alone. We all need to contribute."

Although the primary goal is to help people stay connected regardless of time and distance, PrimeHangout said it is willing to expand that platform to include everyone across the spectrum.

"We are not saying that our idea is better. It is not the only answer to this economic gloom and doom, but a way to assist the President in his effort to reduce the ever-increasing unemployment numbers. A problem of this magnitude requires contributions from everywhere," said Balogun.

"The idea of an Internet Mall within a social network is an idea whose time has come and we intend to open this to the general public the week of July 4, at primehangout.com."

PrimeHangout allows users to communicate via video.

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Frost & Sullivan report reveals how underserved markets in China and Peru are effectively positioned for ChinaTel's wireless broadband technologies.(MARKET INTELLIGENCE)

Frost & Sullivan has issued a white paper entitled "The Emergence of a New Wireless Broadband Provider." In the authorized report, Frost & Sullivan delivers detailed insights about ChinaTel's business initiatives in China and Peru, while also showcasing seven core components that support the company's ability to deliver on its promise of building wireless infrastructure in key markets worldwide. The report also highlights leading data and statistics about China and Peru that strongly favor ChinaTel's market positioning.

According to the report, China is one of the fastest growing economies in the world, but still has broadband penetration that's ranked below many other countries. In addition, the report states that the per-capita disposable income of the urban Chinese population actually increased by 8.8 percent in 2009 as compared to the previous year. Moreover, the report shares that China has the largest mobile population (833 million users), meaning that access to information anytime, anywhere is becoming a key resource fueling the economy in China.

The white paper also highlights the rapid expansion that ChinaTel has experienced through assertive dealing-making with international broadband companies. Initially, the Company only owned the exclusive rights to roll out its Wireless Broadband Access (WBA) networks to the 29 largest cities in China through its partnership with CECT-Chinacomm. Now, the Company has quickly expanded its footprint to become the largest WBA network carrier in China by adding two additional major China-based network partnerships, including:

- Golden Bridge's 9 city last mile WBA network; expandable to 100 cities+ within China (ChinaTel owns 49 percent);

- Sino Crossing 34,000 km fiber backbone throughout 90 percent of China (ChinaTel's owns 51 percent).

As stated in the report, the Sino Crossing fiber asset, when upgraded, is capable of transporting in excess of 100 gigabytes of data per second each, which is the equivalent backbone of Tier 1 networks in the U.S. being deployed by Verizon and Qwest. Furthermore, Frost & Sullivan highlights four important marketplace drivers that will increase the value of ChinaTel's investment in the Sino Crossing fiber project including the fact that:

- Globally, mobile data traffic will double every year through 2014, increasing 39 times between 2009 and 2014;

- The transport of VoIP traffic by traditional Tier 1 carriers will become more important and will drive international telcos to look for additional networking partners in China;

- China still has strong social media growth potential since the country has not yet fully opened its networks and embraced social media the way the West has;

- The Sino Crossing fiber asset provides stability to ChinaTel by opening additional revenue streams through last-mile wireless solutions that ChinaTel will be deploying.

ChinaTel has also gained spectrum in Peru, via its subsidiary Perusat, to launch WBA networks in seven targeted cities within the country. Frost & Sullivan states that ChinaTel's footprint in Peru demonstrates the Company's ability to extend beyond the borders of China. Frost & Sullivan also shares some important Internet usage data on Peru, highlighting that the country's Internet usage has risen from just 10 percent of the population in 2003 to 25 percent of the population at the end of 2008, according to statistics from the World Bank.

Finally, the white paper showcases seven core components that Frost & Sullivan believes are the cornerstones to ChinaTel's ability to delivering an effective business model in the international wireless broadband arena, including the fact that:

1. WBA technologies are now wellknown in the marketplace;

2. China and Latin America are still emerging markets, underserved by wireline and wireless service providers (leaving a door of opportunity for ChinaTel);

3. ChinaTel's partnership with ZTE, which allows them to bring solid technology platforms to the market that can be easily upgradable to LTE, is a strong benefit;

4. ZTE is ChinaTel's preferred service provider based on a solid MOU agreement in place;

5. By owning 51 percent stake in Sino Crossing, ChinaTel does not have to pay other service providers for backhaul;

6. By owning 49 percent of Golden Bridge, plus control of its board, ChinaTel can now expand its original licenses from the 29 up to 100+ cities in China;

7. ChinaTel's investment in Peru, as well as other countries it is targeting, proves that it is on course for generating subscribers and revenues globally.

To obtain a copy of the white paper in its entirety, or to learn more about ChinaTel, visit www.chinatelgroup.com. In addition, executives from Frost & Sullivan and ChinaTel are now available for media interviews.

Ashford University Introduces Bachelor's Degree in Library Science and Media.

Students will develop new skills to support modern library content and delivery

SAN DIEGO, May 20, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- As demands upon library personnel change to embrace new media and modern methods of document control, the educational requirements for professional librarians have evolved. Ashford University, an academic institution owned by Bridgepoint Education (NYSE: BPI), has created a degree in Library Science and Media that is a dynamic academic solution that reaches beyond the traditional librarian's realm of activity to the new landscape of library oversight, information management and research support.

Ashford's Bachelor of Arts in Library Science and Media, which will be available online in late June, offers a robust course load designed to explore the modern librarian's work environment, its relationship with the internet and established library rules, and does so with an advanced web-based student experience.

"The College of Education at Ashford University is pleased to expand our program offerings to include the Bachelor of Arts in Library Science and Media," stated Dr. Andrew Shean, executive dean of Ashford University's College of Education. "Contemporary industry relies heavily on the research and resources necessary to remain up to date and competitive, and a degree in Library Science and Media will ensure that graduates are equipped with the necessary skills."

Figures compiled in the United States Department of Labor's Occupational Outlook Handbook, 2010-11 Edition state the potential for future employment in the library sciences is above average, due in part to a large body of current librarians nearing retirement age and to the ongoing modernization of libraries overall (http://www.bls.gov/oco/pdf/ocos068.pdf). An eight percent growth rate is predicted through 2018 for traditional library settings, while opportunities in corporate, brokerage and consulting roles are expected to increase even more.

Coursework for the Library Science and Media degree ranges from the technology of modern information management to the basics of children's and secondary school media, plus a grounding in age- and topic-specific literature, ethical considerations, plus mathematical and computer competencies. Students of this degree may seek jobs in data and information coordination and brokerage, telecom and web systems management, as well as traditional teaching, research, clerical and librarians' positions throughout public and private industry.

Ashford University's Bachelor of Arts in Library Science and Media does not provide licensure or certification of any kind, and it is the student's responsibility to determine individual states' requirements for practice.

About Bridgepoint Education

Bridgepoint Education's postsecondary education services focus on offering associate's, bachelor's, master's and doctoral programs in such disciplines as business, education, psychology, social sciences and health sciences. Bridgepoint Education's regionally accredited academic institutions - Ashford University and University of the Rockies - deliver their programs online as well as at traditional campuses located in Clinton, Iowa, and Colorado Springs, Colorado. For more information about Bridgepoint Education, visit www.bridgepointeducation.com or call Shari Rodriguez, associate vice president of Public Relations, at 858.668.2580.

About Ashford University

Founded in 1918, Ashford University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools (www.ncahlc.org). The University offers graduate and undergraduate degree programs online and at its Clinton, Iowa, campus. The University is known for its high quality yet highly affordable online and on-campus programs. For more information, please visit www.ashford.edu or call Shari Rodriguez, associate vice president of Public Relations, at 858.513.9240 x2513.

Contact: Shari Rodriguez, Associate Vice President of Public Relations 858.668.2580 shari.rodriguez@bridgepointeducation.com

SOURCE Bridgepoint Education

English - Arabic and Japanese - English Translations Skyrocket in Times Of Recent Crisis Reports Globalization Index of One Hour Translation.(Company overview)

Nicosia, Cyprus (PRWEB) May 04, 2011

One Hour Translation, the leading professional translation service on the Internet, identified a number of trends and changes occurring during the course of last year regarding the demand for translations in certain languages in light of global crises, such as the economic crisis in Greece, revolutions in the Arab world and the nuclear disaster in Japan. The company identified these trends using its "Globalization Index", which it established in order to anticipate the changing demand for certain languages and make arrangements with translators accordingly.

Ofer Shoshan, CEO of One Hour Translation, observed, "The field of translation is directly influenced by current events occurring throughout the world. With the help of the changes we identify regarding the demand for translations in certain languages, it is also possible to anticipate and evaluate the need for translators in those languages."

Most of the changes that were identified by One Hour Translation's Globalization Index were related to translations into Arabic and Japanese, in accordance with world events. Shoshan explained, "The index is based on real-time data, which includes the tens of thousands of translation projects executed by One Hour Translation on behalf of our business customers from all over the globe."

According to One Hour Translation's Globalization Index, since the start of the revolutions in Egypt and Libya, a 31% increase was noted in the volume of English to Arabic translations and vice versa. This sharp increase in demand for translations was noted in the areas of communications and business: a 50% increase in translations in the field of communications and media, along with a 45% increase in demand for financial and business translations. An additional increase of 20% was noted in demand for French-Arabic translations. It is notable that the events in Syria have specifically not yet brought about any change in demand for translations.

Furthermore, following the recent tsunami and nuclear crises in Japan, a moderate 17% increase was noted in English to Japanese translations and vice versa, which consisted mostly of short texts, letters and emails (a 22% increase). An additional increase of 13% was noted in financial/business translations. One Hour Translation estimates that the increase in demands for translations into and from Japanese remained moderate due to the relatively limited international aid received by Japan in comparison to aid given in other similar global crises.

About One Hour Translation Ltd:

One Hour Translation is the web's leading Professional Translation Service provider, providing high quality expert translation services (http://www.onehourtranslation.com/) to thousands of business customers worldwide, 24/7 thanks to a community of over 10,000 certified translators from all over the world. One Hour Translation provides translation services for 55 languages including most common English to French and English to Spanish translation. One Hour Translation also provides e-mail translation services, professional translation API and CMS translation plug-ins and more.

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RGC, STMP, ROK, IMN, BA, WGL Expected To Be Up Before Next Earnings Releases.

M2 PRESSWIRE-April 14, 2011-BUYINS.NET: RGC, STMP, ROK, IMN, BA, WGL Expected To Be Up Before Next Earnings Releases(C)1994-2011 M2 COMMUNICATIONS

RDATE:14042011

BUYINS.NET / www.squeezetrigger.com is monitoring the performance of all stocks with earnings being released in the coming weeks and determining how the stocks have performed Before their last 12 quarterly, 6 quarterly and 4 Consecutive Days earnings reports. REGAL ENTERTAINMENT GROUP-A (NYSE:RGC), STAMPS.COM INC (NASDAQ:STMP), ROCKWELL AUTOMATION INC (NYSE:ROK), IMATION CORP (NYSE:IMN), BOEING CO (NYSE:BA), WGL HOLDINGS INC (NYSE:WGL) are all expected to be Up Before their earnings are released Thursday. The movement of stock prices in the days and weeks leading to and following these earnings announcements may follow a predictable pattern. Most companies stock price histories show random or unpredictable movements around earnings dates. But some seem to repeat the same pattern quarter after quarter, year after year. The # of Reports in the table below shows how many previous quarterly reports comprise the indicator that predicts how a stock will act after its earnings are released. The specific technology used to make these predictions is available for a low monthly fee at http://www.squeezetrigger.com/services/strat/mh.php . The following stocks are expected to go Up Before earnings are released Thursday:

Symbol Company # of Reports Quarter Release Date

RGC REGAL ENTERTAINMENT GROUP-A April Earnings Q1 04/28/2011

STMP STAMPS.COM INC 6 Quarter Q1 04/28/2011

ROK ROCKWELL AUTOMATION INC 6 Quarter Q2 04/27/2011

IMN IMATION CORP 12 Quarter Q1 04/26/2011

BA BOEING CO 12 Quarter Q1 04/27/2011

WGL WGL HOLDINGS INC May Earnings Q2 05/04/2011

This technology is designed to help the stock trader identify those companies that seem to have a consistent pattern of movement before or after the earnings release date, based on the history of earnings releases for that company. It combines a calendar of expected earnings releases with a history of past earnings releases in a way that lets you see if a pattern exists.

REGAL ENTERTAINMENT GROUP-A (NYSE:RGC) - Regal Entertainment Group, through its subsidiaries, operates a theatre circuit in the United States. The company develops, acquires, and operates multi-screen theatres primarily in mid-sized metropolitan markets and suburban growth areas of larger metropolitan markets under the Regal Cinemas, United Artists, and Edwards brand names. As of December 30, 2010, it operated 6,698 screens in 539 theatres in 37 states and the District of Columbia. The company was founded in 2002 and is based in Knoxville, Tennessee.

STAMPS.COM INC (NASDAQ:STMP) - Stamps.com Inc. provides Internet-based postage solutions. Its products and services include the United States Postal Service (USPS)-approved PC Postage Service that enables users to print electronic stamps directly onto envelopes, plain paper, or labels using personal computer, printer, and Internet connection; and PhotoStamps, a patented form of postage, which allows consumers to turn digital photos, designs, or images into valid U.S. postage. The companys PhotoStamps can be used as regular postage to send letters, postcards, or packages. It also sells NetStamps labels, shipping labels, other mailing labels, dedicated postage printers, scales, and other mailing and shipping-focused office supplies through its mailing and shipping supplies store. In addition, the company offers Stamps.com branded insurance enabling users to insure their mail or packages; and official USPS insurance. Its customers include home businesses, small businesses, corporations, and individuals. The company was formerly known as StampMaster, Inc. and changed its name to Stamps.com Inc. in December 1998. Stamps.com Inc. was founded in 1996 and is headquartered in Los Angeles, California.

ROCKWELL AUTOMATION INC (NYSE:ROK) - Rockwell Automation, Inc. provides industrial automation power, control, and information solutions. The company operates in two segments, Architecture & Software, and Control Products & Solutions. The Architecture & Software segment offers control platforms, which perform multiple control disciplines and monitoring of applications, including discrete, batch, continuous process, drives control, motion control, and machine safety control; software products, such as configuration and visualization software used to operate and supervise control platforms, advanced process control software, and manufacturing execution software that addresses information needs between the factory floor and a customers enterprise business system; and rotary and linear motion control products, sensors, and machine safety components. This segment markets its products primarily under the Allen-Bradley, A-B, Rockwell Software, and FactoryTalk brand names. The Control Products & Solutions segment provides electro-mechanical and electronic motor starters, motor and circuit protection devices, AC/DC variable frequency drives, contactors, push buttons, signaling devices, termination and protection devices, relays and timers, and condition sensors; and value-added packaged solutions, such as configured drives, motor control centers, and custom-engineered panels for original equipment manufacturer and end-user applications. It also offers automation and information solutions, including custom-engineered hardware and software systems; and provides total life-cycle support services. This segment markets its products primarily under the Allen Bradley, A-B, and ICS Triplex brand names. The company serves food and beverage, automotive, oil and gas, metals, mining, home and personal care, and life sciences markets in North America, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, Asia Pacific, and Latin America. Rockwell Automation, Inc. was founded in 1928 and is based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

IMATION CORP (NYSE:IMN) - Imation Corp. provides a range of removable data storage media products, as well as consumer electronic products. It offers various data storage products, including recordable optical media products, such as CDs, DVDs, and Blu-ray recordable media used primarily for recording high-definition video content; magnetic tape products, including data storage tape media, audio and video tape products, and floppy diskettes used in enterprise data centers, network servers, and small to medium sized businesses for data storage needs. The company also provides data protection products, including the DataGuard rf Tape Tracking System and the Secure Scan system; and flash products comprising USB flash drives, solid state drives, and flash cards. In addition, it offers consumer electronic products and accessories that comprise CD and DVD players, alarm clocks, portable boom boxes, MP3 players, Apple iPod and iPhone accessories, flat panel televisions, headphones, speakers, karaoke machines, and gaming accessories; and external and removable hard disk drives. The company markets its products under Imation, Memorex, XtremeMac, and TDK Life on Record brand names in the Americas, Europe, and the Asia Pacific. It sells its products through a combination of distributors, wholesalers, value-added resellers, OEMs, and retail outlets. Imation Corp. has a strategic agreement with TDK Corp. to develop and manufacture magnetic tape technologies. The company was founded in 1996 and is headquartered in Oakdale, Minnesota.

BOEING CO (NYSE:BA) - The Boeing Company designs, develops, manufactures, sells, and supports commercial jetliners, military aircraft, satellites, missile defense, human space flight, and launch systems and services worldwide. It operates in five segments: Commercial Airplanes, Boeing Military Aircraft (BMA), Network & Space Systems (N&SS), Global Services & Support (GS&S), and Boeing Capital Corporation (BCC). The Commercial Airplanes segment develops, produces, and markets commercial jet aircraft, as well as provides related support services to the commercial airline industry. This segment also offers aviation services support, aircraft modifications, spares, training, maintenance documents, and technical advice to commercial and government customers. The BMA segment engages in the research, development, production, and modification of military aircraft and precision engagement, and mobility products and services. The N&SS segment involves in the research, development, production, and modification of products and services to assist customers in transforming their operations through network integration, intelligence and surveillance systems, communications, architectures, and space exploration. The GS&S segment provides logistics support functions for military platforms and operations. The BCC segment facilitates, arranges, structures, and provides financing solutions for its commercial airplanes customers. Its financing portfolio consists of equipment under operating leases, finance leases, notes and other receivables, assets held for sale or re-lease, and investments. The company also engages in engineering, operations, and technology activities. The Boeing Company was founded in 1916 and is based in Chicago, Illinois.

WGL HOLDINGS INC (NYSE:WGL) - WGL Holdings, Inc. engages in the delivery and sale of natural gas, and provides energy-related products and services in the District of Columbia, Maryland, Virginia, and Delaware. The company operates through three segments: Regulated Utility, Retail Energy-Marketing, and Design-Build Energy Systems. The Regulated Utility segment delivers natural gas to retail customers, as well as sells natural gas to customers who have not elected to purchase natural gas from unregulated third-party marketers. The Retail Energy-Marketing segment sells natural gas and electricity directly to residential, commercial, and industrial customers. As of September 30, 2009, it served approximately 151,000 residential, commercial, and industrial natural gas customers, and 113,000 electricity customers. The Design-Build Energy Systems segment focuses on upgrading the mechanical, electrical, water, and energy-related systems of government and commercial facilities by implementing traditional, as well as alternative energy technologies. The company was founded in 1848 and is headquartered in Washington, District of Columbia.

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