The University of Queensland's Australian Institute for Bioengineering and Nanotechnology (AIBN) is a dynamic multi-disciplinary research institute dedicated to developing technology to alleviate societal problems in the areas of health, energy, manufacturing and environmental sustainability. AIBN brings together the skills of more than 450 world-class researchers complimented by an extensive suite of integrated facilities, working at the intersection of biology, chemistry, engineering and computer modelling. With a reputation for delivering translational science, AIBN conducts research at the forefront of emerging technologies, and has developed strong collaborations with leading members of industry, academia and government. AIBN goes beyond basic research to develop the growth of innovative industries for the benefit of the Queensland and Australian economies. Information about the Institute can be accessed on the Institute's web site at http://www.aibn.uq.edu.au/.
Our people are our greatest asset. We offer collaborative, inclusive work and study places, which are enriched by the significant diversity of our staff, students and community. We genuinely believe that creativity and innovation flourishes in an environment where people feel supported, valued and empowered. Mutual respect, inclusivity and accountability are at the cornerstone of UQ's culture.
AIBN is committed to supporting the career growth of women researchers and have a number of initiatives to support women in developing and achieving a fulfilling research career at the institute. For more information, please visit our AIBN Women in Science web site at http://www.aibn.uq.edu.au/women.
The rigidity of cells and tissue is an important property that defines structure, guides cell fates, and influences respiration. It is currently difficult to measure stiffness within live samples at high resolution. Brillouin microscopy is an emerging technology that can characterize the 3D rigidity in otherwise inaccessible regions, including the interior of cells or within the lens of eyes. However the technique is slow, which makes it difficult to apply in most experiments. We are currently developing new methods for Brillouin microscopy that aim to improve the speed and precision. This project involves developing new methods, and implementing them in cellular biomechanics experiments.
This is an interdisciplinary research project and the successful applicants should be prepared to work across disciplines with people from different backgrounds. The project is led primarily by Dr Michael Taylor and in collaboration with Prof. Alan Rowan.
Students will be supported to present their outcomes at meetings and conferences to enhance their knowledge, receive wider feedback and network in the fields of optics and biomechanics. This innovative project, developing novel techniques for biomechanical imaging, is an emerging area of research, together with current studies is expected to rapidly generate high impact publications.
Expressions of interest are invited from outstanding and enthusiastic Australian and international graduates with a First-Class Honours, or equivalent qualifications through a relevant Masters degree. Candidates will have a background in physics, biophysics, or engineering. Experience and interest in optics, data processing, or biomechanics is an advantage.
Applicants must fulfil the PhD admission criteria for the University of Queensland, including English language requirements, and demonstrate excellent capacity and potential for research. Demonstration of research ability through publication output in peer reviewed international journals is desirable.
For further information on the Basis of Admission to a UQ research higher degree, please visit http://www.uq.edu.au/grad-school/our-research-degrees. Successful applicants must accept and commence within 6 months of receiving an award.
Prospective students will be provided with assistance to apply for a scholarship. Domestic students will be expected to apply for an APA or equivalent scholarship, while international students will be expected to apply for UQ scholarships for international students for stipend and tuition support.
The 2019 Research Training Program (RTP) living allowance stipend rate is AUD$27,596 per annum (indexed annually), which is tax-free for three years with two possible extensions of up to 6 months each in approved circumstances (conditions apply). For further information on this scholarship refer to: https://scholarships.uq.edu.au/scholarship/uq-phd-scholarships-support-category-1-project-grants.
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Exciting opportunity to complete your PhD in a dynamic multi-disciplinary research institute. This project involves developing new methods, and implementing them in cellular biomechanics experiments.


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Abuelo's Opens In Tulsa Nickel Creek
America's #1 Rated Mexican Chain Opens Second Location in Tulsa
Abuelo's is opening at Nickel Creek
LUBBOCK, Texas (October 9, 2018) – Abuelo's Mexican Restaurant, famous for its authentic, made-from-scratch Mexican cuisine, is celebrating the opening of its second location in Tulsa. The newest restaurant is opening at Nickel Creek, near Tulsa Hills shopping center, located at 1531 W. 81st St.
The first 100 guests who are lined up on opening day, October 15, will receive a special "Savor the Flavors of Mexico" offer book that includes monthly coupons for free entrées from January through December 2019. The books, which include offers valued at more than $220, will be given away starting at 11 a.m.
Abuelo's has consistently been voted the #1 Mexican Restaurant in America by consumers since 2006, as published in the nation's most respected consumer rating magazine. The restaurant's fresh, made-from-scratch menu selections combine authentic standards with the rich, subtle flavors of coastal and interior Mexican cuisine.
"Abuelo's is excited about our newest restaurant in Tulsa," said Robert Lin, president of Food Concepts International, Abuelo's parent company. "We are thrilled to continue expanding Abuelo's in the Tulsa market. We look forward to sharing our distinct flavors of Mexico with guests and being an active member of the local community."
Abuelo's Tulsa Nickel Creek restaurant will be open from 11 a.m.-10 p.m., Sunday through Thursday, and 11 a.m.-11 p.m. on Friday and Saturday. For the latest news, rewards and special offers, join Mi Abuelo's Rewards at www.abuelos.com/MiAbuelos. Also, be sure to follow Abuelo's on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/eatabuelos/ or like them on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/AbuelosTulsaNickelCreek to stay up to date on the latest news and promotions.
About Abuelo's
Since its first opening in 1989, Abuelo's has consistently been on the leading edge of Mexican cuisine, combining menu creativity, outstanding food and beverage quality, colorful plate presentations and superior service in a true Mexican courtyard atmosphere. Abuelo's has received national accolades as the top-ranked Mexican food restaurant and as one of America's top overall restaurant chains in four consecutive biennial surveys by a leading national consumer rating magazine. Owned and operated by Food Concepts International in Lubbock Texas, the company currently has 37 full-service restaurants located in 13 states. For more information, visit www.abuelos.com or Abuelo's Facebook page at www.facebook.com/Abuelos.
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Abuelo's Opens in League City, TX
America's #1 Rated Mexican Chain Opens in League City
Abuelo's is opening at Pinnacle Park
LUBBOCK, Texas (June 19, 2018) – Abuelo's Mexican Restaurant, famous for its authentic, made-from-scratch, Mexican cuisine, is celebrating the opening of its second location in the Houston area. The newest restaurant is opening at Pinnacle Park, located at 2505 South Gulf Freeway, League City, Texas.
The first 50 guests who are lined up on opening day, June 25, will receive a special "Tastes of Mexico" offer book that includes monthly coupons for free entrées from June through December. The books, which include offers valued at more than $125, will be given away starting at 11 a.m. Additionally, a raffle will take place on opening day, and 10 lucky guests will be chosen at random to receive enchiladas for one year*.
"Abuelo's is excited about our newest restaurant in League City," said Robert Lin, president of Food Concepts International, Abuelo's parent company. "We are thrilled to continue expanding Abuelo's in the Houston market. We look forward to sharing our distinct flavors of Mexico with guests and being an active member of the local community."
Abuelo's League City restaurant will be open from 11 a.m.-10 p.m., Sunday through Thursday, and 11 a.m.-11 p.m. on Friday and Saturday. For the latest news, rewards and special offers, join Mi Abuelo's Rewards at www.abuelos.com/MiAbuelos. Also, be sure to follow Abuelo's on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/eatabuelos/ or like them on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/AbuelosLeagueCity to stay up to date on the latest news and promotions.
*Raffle winners will receive a gift card equal to the value of 52 enchilada plates
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Abuelo's Celebrates National Margarita Day Feb. 22
Abuelo's Restaurants Offering $6.95 Select Premium Margaritas All Day
LUBBOCK, Texas – On Thursday, February 22, Abuelo's Mexican Restaurants nationwide, excluding Oklahoma locations, will offer guests a selection of Premium Margaritas for just $6.95 in celebration of National Margarita Day. From open to close, guests can stop in to sip refreshing Margaritas at the bar or in the dining area with appetizers or a meal to commemorate this fun holiday.
"National Margarita Day is the perfect reason to come in and enjoy our top-notch Margaritas," said Brian Bell, Vice President of Beverage for Abuelo's. "The Margarita is one of the most common tequila-based cocktails in the U.S., and a frequently ordered drink at our restaurants, so we're excited to offer our guests a great deal for this holiday."
The Abuelo's $6.95 Margarita special includes the 1800 Hand Shaken Margarita, Skinny Margarita, Cerveza Rita, Agave Margarita, Platinum Margarita and El Jefe Margarita. The El Jefe is made with Maestro Dobel Diamante Tequila, Agavero Orange Liqueur, sweetened lime juice and fresh grilled orange slices.
For more information about Abuelo's National Margarita Day specials, please contact your local Abuelo's. To find an Abuelo's near you, please visit their website at http://www.abuelos.com/locations/. Stay up to date with Abuelo's promotions and offers by liking their Facebook page, www.facebook.com/Abuelos, or follow them on Instagram and Twitter, @EatAbuelos.
Since its first opening in 1989, Abuelo's has consistently been on the leading edge of Mexican cuisine, combining menu creativity, outstanding food and beverage quality, colorful plate presentations and superior service in a true Mexican courtyard atmosphere. Abuelo's has received national accolades as the top-ranked Mexican food restaurant and as one of America's top overall restaurant chains in four consecutive biennial surveys by a leading national consumer rating magazine. Owned and operated by Food Concepts International in Lubbock Texas, the company currently has 38 full-service restaurants located in 13 states, and a fast casual Abuelo's Taqueria, located in Lubbock, Texas. Abuelo's currently has a location under construction in Katy, Texas that is scheduled to open in early 2017. For more information, visit www.abuelos.com or Abuelo's Facebook page at www.facebook.com/Abuelos.
Abuelo's Valentine Specials
Abuelo's Special Valentine's Promotion Sizzles with Romance
Special Features Offered February 10-14
LUBBOCK, Texas – Abuelo's Mexican Restaurants are heating up this Valentine's weekend with sizzling specials. Most Abuelo's restaurants are offering a Fajitas for Two, plus free dessert special for $32.99, that will run Friday, February 10 through Tuesday, February 14.
Other locations are offering a Prime Rib special, February 10-14, that features succulent Prime Rib, slow-roasted to perfection and served with Raja con Queso and signature Papas con Chile. Guests will get to choose either a 12-ounce portion for $20.59 or 16-ounces for $26.79.
The Valentine's Fajitas for Two special includes a choice of up to four different flavors of Abuelo's fabulous fajitas: Marinated Steak or Chicken, Yucatan Shrimp, Vegetarian Fajitas or Abuelo's favorite, Bacon-Wrapped Stuffed Shrimp for an extra charge of $3.49. All are served with traditional peppers and onions, plus up to four signature sides, homemade guacamole, sour cream, shredded cheeses and a choice of flour or corn tortillas, or romaine lettuce for wrapping. For dessert, couples can enjoy Abuelo's award-winning Mexican Flan or made-from-scratch Sopapillas, for sharing.
"Our Valentine's specials are a great way for guests to enjoy our signature favorites at a great value while enjoying a romantic dinner out," said Robert Lin, president of Food Concepts International, Abuelo's parent company. "The promotions, which run all weekend through Valentine's Day, are perfect for those who can't make it in on Valentine's or for couples who just want to share a romantic dinner for two over the weekend."
Abuelo's Mexican restaurant is also going to "Share the Love" with their social media fans by hosting a Valentine's Day sweepstakes, Monday, February 6 through Wednesday, February 8. One lucky couple will be randomly selected on February 9 to win a free Dinner for Two at their local Abuelo's, plus more. To enter, comment on Abuelo's posting image on their corporate Facebook, Twitter or Instagram, tagging your Valentine and telling Abuelo's why you're sharing the love with them this year. This is one sweet treat, so don't miss out! Don't forget to "share" with your friends and "like" Abuelo's Facebook, www.facebook.com/Abuelos, or "follow" them on Twitter and Instagram, @EatAbuelos.
For more information about Abuelo's Valentine specials, please contact your local Abuelo's:
Consumers Once Again Select Abuelo's as #1 Mexican Restaurant in Nation
LUBBOCK, Texas –Abuelo's Mexican Restaurant is proud to once again be recognized as the nation's top Mexican restaurant chain in a recent survey conducted by the leading national consumer rating magazine (http://www.consumerreports.org/restaurants/great-chain-restaurants). This is the fourth consecutive time since 2006 that Abuelo's has ranked as the number one Mexican restaurant chain in the report that is released by the national publication.
The results were based on a nearly 70,000 subscribers reporting on 170,838 restaurant visits from mid-2015 to early 2016, rating the best/worst aspects at 238 restaurant chains around the nation.
Abuelo's ranked highest in the Mexican dining category with a score of 85, based on rankings in food, menu variety, value, service and ambience. Abuelo's score was the highest ranking given in the casual dining segment and compared favorably to scores given to higher-end restaurant concepts such Houston's, Del Frisco's Double Eagle, Morton's and Mitchell's Fish Market. Abuelo's was also named as one of "10 Great Dining Picks" in the article.
"At Abuelo's, our goal is to ensure our guests have an incredible experience when dining with us," said Robert Lin, president of Food Concepts International, Abuelo's parent company. "It is truly an honor to once again be ranked as the number one Mexican restaurant chain in the nation by this reputable publication. This is the fourth time in a row we've received this top ranking, and we are very thankful to our guests for giving us such high ratings. We also congratulate our operators and team members on achieving this recognition once again."
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The man who gunned down John Lennon in New York said he feels "more and more shame" every year for the murder.
Mark David Chapman, now 63, told a parole board in August about his remorse during his 10th failed attempt to secure release.
New York prison officials released a transcript of the hearing on Thursday.
Chapman is serving a prison term of 20 years to life at the Wende correctional facility in the state.
He shot dead the Beatles icon outside his Manhattan apartment on 8 December 1980.
Chapman told parole board members he thinks every day about how Lennon was "incredible" to him when the singer autographed an album on the day of the shooting.
The Board of Parole denied Chapman's release stating it "would be incompatible with the welfare and safety of society and would so deprecate the serious nature of the crime as to undermine respect for the law".
Their decision statement said: "Your criminal history report reflects that this is your only crime of record.
Lennon's widow Yoko Ono, 85, has said she fears for the safety of herself and the singer's two sons, Julian and Sean, if Chapman was freed.


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The Sons of the Revolution is devoted to keeping before the public mind the memory of the services of their ancestors, and of the times in which they lived, and of the principles for which they contended;
Therefore, the Society has been instituted to perpetuate the memory of the men who, in military, naval or civil service, by their acts or counsel, achieved American Independence; to promote and assist in the proper celebration of the anniversaries of Washington's Birthday, the Battles of Lexington and Bunker Hill, the Fourth of July, the Capitulations of Saratoga and Yorktown, the Evacuation of New York by the British Army, and other prominent events relating to or connected with the War of the Revolution; to collect and secure for preservation the manuscript rolls, records and other documents relating to that War; to inspire among the members and their descendants the patriotic spirit of their forefathers; to inculcate in the community in general, sentiments of Nationality and respect for the principles for which the patriots of the Revolution contended; to assist in the commemorative celebration of other great historical events of National importance, and to promote social intercourse and the feeling of fellowship among its members.
The founding of Sons of the Revolution℠ in the State of New York (SRNY) was inspired by the example of the Society of the Cincinnati founded by General Washington's officers on May 13, 1783 to perpetuate the remembrance of the Revolutionary War and the friendships that were "formed under the pressure of common danger." Revolutionary army officers, or their eldest sons, were eligible for membership in the Society of the Cincinnati.
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In the 1870s, the celebrations of the centennial of the Revolutionary War inspired nationwide interest in the founding of the United States. One of these inspired patriots was John Austin Stevens (1827-1910), whose grandfather was an original member of the Cincinnati. John A. Stevens was ineligible for the Cinncinati, since his father was not the eldest son. Stevens was not permitted to officially participate in the centennial celebrations at Philadelphia. He wrote the president-general of the Cincinnati to request extended membership but was denied. Steven's rejection from the Cincinnati based on his birth spurred him to investigate the feasibility of founding a like society that offered wider membership.
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His immediate purpose of starting a new society was to have a group to take part in the Centennial Exhibition at Philadelphia. On December 18, 1875, at the library of the New-York Historical Society, Stevens met with Major Asa Bird Gardiner, Professor of Military Law at West Point to discuss his idea. On February 22, 1876, Stevens called an organization meeting to announce the formation of the Sons of the Revolution and invited persons interested in membership. The name was inspired by the example of the revolutionary group "Sons of Liberty." There were few responses to his initiative.
However, in 1883, the new organization was successfully established. On December 4th of that year Stevens hosted a dinner in the Long Room of Fraunces Tavern to celebrate the hundredth anniversary of Washington's farewell to his officers on December 4th, 1783. On this occasion forty guests signed the constitution of the Sons of the Revolution. Membership was open to all male descendants of officers, soldiers, and certain others who were in federal or state service during the Revolution.
On April 18, 1884, the certificate of incorporation under the laws of the State of New York was signed by thirteen men. On May 2, 1884, Judge George C. Barrett signed the certificate of incorporation. Frederick S. Tallmadge was elected president. By 1887, there were over 400 members.
The SRNY has always been active in placing historic tablets, statues, and monuments, and in participation in historic preservation. The first of these, placed in 1892, was the tablet to Colonel Marinus Willett at the corner of Broad Street and Beaver Street in New York City. Especially noteworthy are: the statue of Nathan Hale at City Hall Park, New York City; the base relief commemorating the Battle of Harlem Heights, at Columbia University (1897); and the tablet indicating the Revolutionary Line of Defence at 153rd Street and Broadway (1901).
1832 Fraunces Tavern
Possibly the most notable act of the SRNY was the purchase and restoration of Fraunces Tavern® (more about Fraunces Tavern HERE) at 54 Pearl Street in New York City. As early as 1887, the SRNY attempted to acquire Fraunces Tavern®. In 1904 the owners agreed to sell the property to the SRNY who were able to afford the purchase because of the bequest of property and funds from founding member, Frederick S. Tallmadge, who died on June 20th of that year. The SRNY took title in July.
1904 Fraunces Tavern Restoration
In 1905, the SRNY hired William H. Mersereau, an architect from Staten Island, to restore the Tavern to its 18th century appearance. Mersereau did his best despite having no early images of Fraunces Tavern®. The grand opening of Fraunces Tavern® Museum was held on December 4, 1907, the anniversary of the Washington's Farewell to his officers. Fraunces Tavern® was opened as a museum, restaurant and the headquarters for the SRNY.
1907 Fraunces Tavern Grand Opening
The SRNY continues today. With over 800 members and new members joining every year, the Society continues to serve the mission through the Museum, annual celebrations, and Color Guard. The creation of Fraunces Tavern® Museum in 1907 is often considered the Society's most philanthropic educational contribution to the local, national and international communities.
Programs of the SRNY:
Nathan Hale Day
Evacuation Day
Tallmadge Day
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Fraunces Tavern Museum
Annual Church Service
Battles of Lexington and Concord Dinner (including Fraunces Tavern® Museum Book Award Presentation)
Flag Day Celebration & Parade
Awards & Benevolence
Board of Managers Committees Staff Policies
SRNY is not a political body. It is a mission driven educational non-profit.
The Sons of the Revolution℠ in the State of New York, Inc. is an organization devoted to educating the public about the men and women who, in military, naval or civil service, by their acts or counsel, helped achieved American Independence.
Header art from collection of Fraunces Tavern Museum®: "Molly Pitcher" by Dennis Malone Carter, 1854
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34 | Asia Pacific Defence Reporter ECONOMIC COLONIALISM China buys about 70% of Sudanese oil. Sudan is a place where the Chinese- influenced and armed government is orchestrating genocide in oil-rich southern Sudan. Canadian public opinion was so upset that Canadian companies were forced to sell their oil interests in southern Sudan. China purchased them. About 30% of Chinese oil needs are met by African producers. They own equity stakes in new Nigerian and other oil and gas projects. Like Japan and South Korea, China has and is working to a 100-year national energy security plan. Unlike Japan and South Korea, China's focus is on Africa. Unlike the old European colonial powers, the Chinese accord to long term plans, thinking in terms of over a century. Chinese policy documents clearly show that they have been studying the Imperial German Mittel-Afrika scheme of the 1890s. The pattern of their investments shows that they are engaged in opening up the east-west middle of the continent. Their strategy is clearly long-term. In view of the failure of every indigenously- ruled sub-Saharan state to deliver long term improvements to their populations, and the cataclysmic fate of the once-prosperous Rhodesia, their plan seems rational. 19th Century colonial history shows that Africa is dominated when the supply chains and transport infrastructure are dominated. The competitors for influence before1914 were the British 'Cape to Cairo' and German 'Mittel-Afrika' strategic plans. While the British won, the German scheme is being completed now by Beijing. At the heart of which are two railways: a southern one from Dar-es-Salaam to the Atlantic, and a northern one from Dar-es-Salaam to the Atlantic. The Germans completed a northern line from Dar-es-Salaam to Moshi in 1912, but never built something like the Tazara. The German scheme needed cooperation from Belgium and Portugal to get trains across the Congo and Angola. They did not receive this, but from 2005 to 2010 the Chinese have. They rebuilt the Angolan Benguela railroad and have acquired permissions and land for rail/highway networks in Congo, Zambia, Tanzania and Angola. Beijing will not build turnkey operations for African governments – they have well learned the lessons of Tazara. They will work in joint venture partnerships where Beijing has the controlling interest, and where a significant amount of ownership is invested in the local government: much of this is the personal property of the local power-elite, making them dependent. One crucial prize is access to the southeast edge of the African copper belt, at Kapiri Mposhi. North lies Congo, where massive resource projects centre on the mining city of Lubumbashi, which has a population of some 1.5 million. Congo received a Chinese investment package of US$9.3 billion in 2008. Chinese companies are re-opening, refurbishing and building copper and cobalt mines. These demand about 3,200k of railways and 3,800k of roads. Civil infrastructure construction includes hundreds of schools, hospitals and rural clinics: and two new universities. Beijing's pay- off to 2035 is eleven million tons of copper (with associated lead and zinc) 620,000 tons of cobalt, control of the education of the next generation, and monetary control of Congo's corrupt political system. Will Congo be an independent country or a Chinese economic satrapy in 2035? What is happening in Africa now is unparalleled in intensity. Chinese resource companies are involved in oil and gas development in Sudan, which is already under pervasive Chinese influence. Sudanese Janjaweed are not driving black Muslims from Darfur into Chad for nothing, they are clearing them from oil and mineral prospects. Chinese companies are acquiring hydrocarbon exploration blocks in Nigeria, Angola and Algeria as well. Others are acquiring mineral leases and mines in Congo, Zambia and Zimbabwe. What is touted to investors as the biggest iron ore mine in the world is being built by the Chinese in Gabon, and they are looking to develop uranium mines in Niger. Transport systems for these developments are underway. Quietly, behind the scenes, they are looking to lease or buy land for large-scale agribusiness – using Chinese settlers. Following the February 2009 visit by President Hu Jintao, when Tanzania's new, Chinese-funded, 60,000-seat national sports stadium was opened, the University of Pretoria noted that China was Africa's largest infrastructure builder, with China-Africa trade exceeding US$100 billion. The flow is resources to China and manufactured goods back, and it is expanding. As in the Pacific, China focuses on trade and stays out of 'domestic politics'. This means that the most repressive African kleptocracy opens itself to the Chinese. In turn, this enables the Chinese to build influence inside such regimes. Chinese investments are not linked to government reform because the investment is used as a way of suborning that government. So far, this is working well, and there has even been some 'trickledown', with per capita income in sub-Saharan Africa increasing by 1.8 (reliable figures are difficult to obtain) between 1997 and 2008 from the resources boom. Things are different from the earlier booms, when corruption, debt, and war terminated economic hopes. The corruption, debt and war are now being used as tools with which to dominate African governments by making the minority power-elites dependent for survival on Chinese money, security and infrastructure. . CONCLUSION China is a rising hegemonic power in Asia, and plans various levels of domination out to the first, second and third island chains. Africa is of great importance to Beijing and it plans a different hegemony there. This will be based on European colonial models, modified by effective control through dependent local power elites. This approach offers control with plausible deniability. The West is helpless against it because the West insists on tying assistance to governance reforms inimical to the local power-elites. The Chinese exploit this. They have no interest in democracy, and after a dictator like Mugabe ruins a prosperous nation, China can potentially step in, prop up his regime, suborn his power structure and exploit local resources including land. The job is even easier in another fractured, corrupt and resource-rich country like Congo. By Western standards, much of post-colonial sub-Saharan Africa has proven to be unable to rule itself effectively. Beijing has worked out how to exploit the abysmal governance of much of the region. The second colonial era in Africa is underway. How it works out this time remains to be seen, but the early signs are favourable to Beijing. The strategic impact on Australia is not favourable. If the Chinese can exploit resources within their African empire, they may obtain access to iron ore, coal and gas at rates that undercut Australian producers. However, it will be a generation before the success of this fascinating new experiment in Empire-building can be judged. What is happening in Africa now is unparalleled in intensity. Chinese resource companies are involved in oil and gas development in Sudan, which is already under pervasive Chinese influence
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UN outlines 2030 goals to save planet's biodiversity
Published on 13/01/2020, 5:56pm
The draft plan will be used as the basis of negotiations at a meeting in Kunming, China, where governments are to agree on global rules to protect life on Earth
A major biodiversity report published by Ipbes in May last year warned ecosystems were deteriorating at rates unprecedented in human history. (Photo: Aulia Erlangga/CIFOR/Flickr)
By Chloé Farand
At least 30% of the world's land and seas should be protected in the next decade to prevent the destruction of the planet's biodiversity.
That is one of the proposals by the UN Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) for a global framework to protect the Earth's plant and wildlife.
The draft text published by the CBD on Monday outlines a 10-year strategy to halt the decline and extinction of species and allow ecosystems to recover by 2050.
Governments are due to adopt a new set of biodiversity targets during talks in Kunming, China, in October to replace the 2020 goals agreed in Aichi, Japan, in 2010 – most of which have been missed. The draft text will form the basis for negotiations this year.
Under the Aichi goals, governments agreed to prevent the extinction of know threatened species by 2020 and to improve their conservation status.
But a major report by the Intergovernmental Science-Policy Platform on Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services (Ipbes) in May last year warned species extinction was accelerating with ecosystems deteriorating at rates unprecedented in human history.
The report found one million animal and plant species are now threatened with extinction, with climate change identified as the third biggest driver after changes in land and sea use and the direct exploitation of organisms.
How can the biodiversity and climate crises be tackled together?
The Kunming meeting will be a key moment for the world to define a global strategy for protecting biodiversity. Governments are under pressure to make the summit what the 2015 climate talks in Paris were for global climate action.
Monday's draft text presents a number of targets in brackets, which will be discussed and likely altered by governments.
One of the proposed goals is for protected areas and other conservation measures to cover "at least [30%] of land and sea areas with at least [10%] under strict protection" by 2030.
"That sounds like a lot of slippery language," Alex Rogers, professor of conservation biology at Oxford University, told Climate Home News. "We need at least 30% of the ocean covered by 'strict' protection. 10% just isn't going to do it."
"The CBD has to deal with two major crises – the climate change crisis and the species crisis," he added.
Brian O'Donnell, director of Campaign for Nature which has backed calls for 30% of the planet to be protected by 2030, agreed the draft was "a good start" but that the language needed to be clarified.
"To only 'strictly protect' 10% of the planet's lands and seas raises flags as to what protection means for the remaining 20% and whether or not those protections are sufficient to safeguard lands, waters, and wildlife," he said.
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A number of governments have already come out in support of protecting 30% of the world's land and oceans by 2030. A UK initiate, backed by 10 small and European countries, is calling for at least 30% of the oceans to be protected by 2030.
Carlos Manuel Rodriguez, minister for energy and the environment of Costa Rica, one of the signatories to the initiative, said the draft was "a starting place to have meaningful discussion".
Alice Belin, senior marine policy officer at Seas At Risk, an NGO umbrella group, said that governments had to go further than identifying 30% of the ocean for protection.
"Destructive human activities – including extraction of resources and destructive fishing practices – should be systematically banned in these areas, and at least half of these protected areas should be labelled as no-take zones," she told CHN.
While the draft proposed quantifiable and tangible goals, how these targets are implemented remains unclear.
The draft notes that "governments and societies need to determine priorities and allocate financial and other resources" in order to restore ecosystems. But the draft makes no mention of financial targets to achieve the goals.
"The mechanisms that ensure that we deliver on those targets are not there yet," Li Shuo, from Greenpeace China, told CHN. "We know where we want to go but we don't know how to get there."
Some of the proposed implementation mechanisms include eliminating subsidies that are most harmful for biodiversity, integrating biodiversity values into national and local planning and promoting knowledge sharing including innovation and traditional indigenous practices.
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Without substantial and measurable mechanisms to implement the targets, Li warned the Kunming biodiversity framework could be a repeat of the Aichi targets, leading to "not much commitment on the rules to deliver these targets."
The Aichi goals called for at least 17% of land and 10% of coastal and marine areas to be protected.
A 2018 report by UN Environment (UNEP) and the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) found 15% of land was protected but not all key biodiversity areas benefited from conservation measures.
Meanwhile, progress has been in marine areas with 7% to 8% of the oceans now under some form of protection, Rogers told CHN. But almost all protected areas lie in national coastal waters, with less than 1% in the high seas beyond national jurisdictions which includes nearly two-thirds of the world's oceans, according to the UNEP-IUCN report.
"That needs to change," Rogers said.
The draft text will be reviewed at a working group meeting in Kunming at the end of February, when a mandate for a second draft could be agreed.
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Like just about everyone, I've spent some time this week coming up with my New Year's resolutions. I have goals I'm happy to share in casual cocktail party conversation, and others that I generally reserve for my private journal. I will now make those public.
Truthfully? In 2017, I want to write three books: a mystery novel, a non-fiction trade book, and an academic book; lose 6 pounds, and sleep more. Guess what? I just looked at my goals for 2015 (yes, two years ago) and they were...to write three books, lose weight, and sleep more. Feel free to laugh.
In reality, it's been six years since I submitted my first (and only) book for publication, I've steadily gained a pound a year since then, and I'm exhausted.
For example, a common New Year's resolution is to lose weight, but by December, few people with a weight loss goal have made much progress. They (okay, we) would have made more progress with specific action steps, such as: go to the gym three days a week; find an accountability partner; and prepare the week's healthy meals on Sunday.
Rewards and punishments might help, too. I love the idea behind Stikk.com--you commit to a goal, set stakes, like donating money to a charity completely opposed to your values, and can track your progress, plus get support from a referee or other community members.
People who set exercise goals, like running half marathons or saving $1,000, typically understand the amount of effort it takes on a weekly basis to reach that ultimate goal, and there are endless internet resources to make sure they do. It's not the case with most other goals that take the same amount of planning.
For example, want to write a book? Do you know how much work goes into a book? Part of it will be a certain word count per week, but even for fiction there will be a significant amount of research needed as you write. And, once you're "finished" there's editing. And if the goal is to publish, not just write, the list of tasks triples.
To set a realistic goal, think about where you're starting from, not where you wish you were starting from. If you want to run a half-marathon but are more "couch" than "5K," perhaps the best place to start is a much shorter race. Want to watch less TV but are addicted to three different Netflix series? You might want to start by cutting gradually and replacing your TV watching with something else you enjoy instead of trying to go cold turkey before you find out what happens to Elizabeth in The Crown (hint: she becomes the queen).
As Roy Baumeister and Jon Tierney have shown in their book Willpower: Rediscovering the Greatest Human Strength, the human will operates like a muscle. Just as we don't have endless strength to lift something heavy, we don't have endless willpower. That's why setting too many New Year's resolutions is ineffective. We simply don't have enough willpower to avoid the donut, pay off the mortgage, visit Grandma once a week, and double our productivity at work. Maybe we can do all of those things within a calendar year, but we can't try to do them all at once. We have to pick one or two goals to focus on at a time.
Think in terms of quarterly goals, rather than yearly resolutions. Break down your own secret list of resolutions into four parts and focus on only one or two per quarter. Weight loss goals are great to schedule for the first two quarters because you'll have lots of company, probably feel gross from holiday food, and have some consequences built in with warmer weather ahead. Swimsuit season cometh.
You can time your work productivity goals, like seeking a big promotion, to align with the months just before your annual review so that you can really wow your boss. And if you hope to save money it's probably not a good idea to go hard on that goal at the same time as summer vacation or holiday shopping.
First, instead of focusing on that same stupid six pounds, I'm going to try to lower my cholesterol, which has been a little high for three years running. As my first quarter goal, I'll set a follow up test with my doctor for three months from now (accountability and a shift in focus). My only other first quarter goal is to plan the structure of one of the books I want to write and to write 10,000 of those words. Since I'm a professor and the first quarter of 2017 is also the start of my spring semester, I know that I need small goals to be realistic. I'll be plenty busy with work.
During the second quarter, particularly once my classes end, I'll aim to work out four days a week and join an accountability group (I have one in mind) to keep me on track. I'll also probably use Stikk.com and set up to donate to some terrible charity if I don't stick to my goal.
I also know that I can ramp up my writing once my sabbatical starts (woo hoo!) in June and I can plan to finish one book by the end of the third quarter. And a year from now, if I've finished one book and lowered my cholesterol (which you know will mean I've started to take off those few pounds), I'll be able to consider this a hugely successful year. Anything else I can fit in will be a bonus. How will you make better resolutions for 2017?


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Hurricanes Need to Sign Ferland
By Mark Shiver January 12th, 2019
The Carolina Hurricanes traded for Micheal Ferland in the offseason. Along with Dougie Hamilton and Adam Fox, Ferland came from the Calgary Flames virtually unknown to Hurricanes fans. The spotlight of the trade was on Hamilton as he was the more familiar name. Ferland has played his way into the spotlight, however, and the Hurricanes would be well-served to make sure he sticks around beyond this season.
What Ferland Brings
I wrote when the trade happened, "The biggest thing that makes this lean towards "advantage Hurricanes" is the physical play and toughness of Ferland. He is not afraid to play a physical brand of hockey, not afraid to make a hit. He's not a dirty player by any stretch, but simply brings to the 'Canes a bit of grit that they've been missing."
Carolina Hurricanes left wing Micheal Ferland (James Guillory-USA TODAY Sports)
Kent Wilson wrote an excellent piece about Ferland in The Athletic last June. Wilson summarized, "Ferland is very close to becoming the power forward and functionally tough sniper that every GM and coach in the league covets. He has the size, aggression, and raw talent to be a high impact, top-six contributor. However, his game still has some rough edges and there are times when he forgets how to be either an offensive weapon or an intimidating physical presence. If he can figure out how to be at least one of those things consistently (let alone both), he'll be a Flame for a long time." (From Season review: "Micheal Ferland takes a step forward" – Kent Wilson – The Athletic, June 11, 2018).
Ferland was not a Flame for very long, but Wilson had no way of knowing about the big trade that was unfolding behind the scenes. I'd like to think, however, that one can insert "Hurricane" for "Flame" in Wilson's analysis and come up with present-day reality. In other words, here's hoping Ferland is a Hurricane for a very long time.
Ferland Already Vital to the Hurricanes
Lo and behold Ferland has lived up to and exceeded expectations. Frankly, all eyes were on Dougie Hamilton as the focal point of the trade with the Flames, but Ferland has stolen the show. With 13 goals, Ferland is second in goals to Sebastian Aho's 18. More importantly, Ferland has often scored at times when the 'Canes really needed a goal. He has become a vital part of the team, and signing him should be a priority for the Hurricanes.
Ferland has hit all the marks for the Hurricanes. He will be an unrestricted free agent after this season, and that means that management needs to decide if they want to do whatever is necessary to keep him as part of the team. On the surface, the answer would be a resounding "Yes!" Keeping Ferland should not even be up for discussion. Let's do the deal and make sure he is in a Hurricanes sweater for a long time.
Come for the Ferland celly
Stay for the sad Sabres fans pic.twitter.com/pRhRj88XwH
— Carolina Hurricanes (@NHLCanes) January 12, 2019
Brian LeBlanc of Canes Country summarized the Ferland situation well: "If the Hurricanes are going to trade Ferland because they can't sign him, what does that say about their ability to identify and appropriately compensate players who fill a specific role? They did a great job identifying Ferland. In fact, they may have done a better job than even they realized at the time. But those players come at a cost, and if the Hurricanes aren't willing to pay market value, then they are going to be consigned to spinning their wheels forever."
Ferland Needs to Stay a Hurricane
That is a fair assessment of the situation. The Hurricanes need Ferland and, therefore, should work hard to sign him. His current salary is $1,750,000, which ain't chicken feed. How much is it worth to have what LeBlanc likened unto Tuomo Ruutu or even Eric Cole? Those are big shoes, and it may take a big number on a contract to get Ferland to try to fill them. But, even so, not signing Ferland should not even be in the discussion, in my opinion.
Elliotte Friedman's latest 31 Thoughts at Sportsnet has the following: "Carolina is not in a position to allow its potential unrestricted free agents to walk for nothing. They are far, far apart in negotiations with Micheal Ferland, so it looks like "when" not "if" for him." Friedman is thought of as being in the know on these types of issues, and if he is correct, Hurricanes fans should be very unhappy.
On the occasion of Jeff Skinner's return to PNC, trade rumors continue to swirl around Micheal Ferland, whose departure would be even harder for some fans to comprehend — especially with the Hurricanes finally starting to build some momentum. https://t.co/dLyP50946e
— Luke DeCock (@LukeDeCock) January 12, 2019
Ferland was not brought in as a rental. At least nobody thought that he was when the trade was made in June. Hurricanes general manager Don Waddell has said often that they want to do deals that make sense for the team. Keeping Ferland makes sense. Unless of course, the team wants him blowing it up for another team, a la Jeff Skinner, who scored his 30th goal of the season Friday night against his former team, the Hurricanes.
Let's hope that whatever gulf is between Ferland and the Hurricanes can be bridged. He's young, competitive and can score, which is something this team needs.
Michael Ferland


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When aspiring banker Megan Noelle Chew (below left) wanted to hone her technical skills and deepen her knowledge in finance, she chose ESSEC Business School's Advanced Masters in Financial Engineering (now known as Master in Finance, or MiF, programme).
"It is highly reputable and technically challenging. ESSEC's flagship programmes are top-ranked and provide superior qualification, and are highly respected and recognised in France and Europe," she says.
The MiF was ranked third worldwide by the Financial Times last year, while its Master in Management (MiM) programme came in fifth.
Ms Chew, 26, enjoyed the interactive classes and appreciated her lecturers' willingness to address queries, even outside lessons. She also liked how her internships prepared her for the workplace.
A four-month internship with Barclays led to her current job with the bank as an investment banking analyst.
ESSEC's unique bi-campus programmes are conducted on both the France and Asia-Pacific (Singapore) campuses. For MiF, students can choose to start at either campus in the first term and opt to do the remaining terms in the other campus.
This allowed Ms Chew to enjoy industry exposure and opportunities in both the European and Asian markets, while being inspired by the diverse student body.
Fellow student Leela Ganesh (above left), 23, currently pursuing the MiM programme, also chose ESSEC for its reputation as a leading business school in Europe.
She says: "I wanted to build my international business skills and grow alongside a diverse student body and strong alumni network."
She adds: "The programme offers unparalleled flexibility, with each student undergoing a unique curriculum. It is an advantage for individuals who are extremely keen to explore and delve into new areas of interest."
The bi-campus programme was also a valuable experience, and gave her the chance to learn alongside students from different backgrounds, which cultivated her cross-cultural intelligence.
This article was first published in The Straits Times on Aug 12, 2018.
ESSEC Master in Finance ranked #1 in Asia by Financial Times
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With its unparalleled global and industry exposure, integrated professional experience, personalized curriculum and powerful alumni network, the Master in Management is the best accelerator for your journey to becoming a responsible leader, adept at navigating an increasingly complex and constantly changing world.
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Imagine what David felt like to be singled out and given an almost unfathomable spiritual identity…to seen by God as "a man after His own heart." David's secret is that he was energized by intimacy with God as a student of God's emotions. He encountered the power of God's emotions. It transformed his emotions for God. You can also become a student of God's emotions and experience being energized by the Holy Spirit to a life of deep obedience and mature love. Invest time in understanding the emotions found in God's heart for you, and your own heart will experience a glorious awakening.
David had a front-row seat into the fiery emotions of God's heart…and so can you.
David was many things: shepherd, psalmist, king…liar, murderer, adulterer. But most important of all, he was the only person in the Bible to be called a man "after God's own heart." Can you think of four more stunning words in all of creation?
You too can become a student of God's emotions and experience a transformation that imparts new passion, resulting in the fulfillment of God's promises in your life. Invest time in understanding the emotions found in God's heart for you, and your own heart will experience a glorious awakening.


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Once again, had the same debate on privacy. imo people are just nosey. Just because you have a connection with someone doesnt mean you have a right to their personal stuff.
Salam Now that narjes-library is offline, where do I go to get pdf files of Shia/history/philosophy/political books?
FYI: This " publication" is likely a fabrication. So no reason to get too upset or overjoyed at it. There are a lot of these kinds of things floating around.
Go and look at what is happening with society today, with the sheer number of women hoping onto dating websites (read about the studies done) where there are ten men to one women, and a woman has surplus hitherto unknown. Women now get married far later, have far more partners, and many only choose to settle once their biological clock starts ticking. Their attitudes about roles in a marriage, how to act within a marriage, what is right or wrong in a marriage, when to remain in a marriage are so warped it is beyond belief. That 1950's graphic is not Islamic, it is sexist and unhealthy, but some of it is relevant. Also note how the man in that picture worked, bought the house, paid for everything, and gave his wife and their kids stability.
A wife that was more likely to work for you and get a smile in return - more than enough repayment!!!
I am not trying to criticize you. My natural tendency is also toward being isolated. But I actively fight against this because I believe, from what I have studied, that the teachings of Our Prophet and Imams((عليه السلام)) is to have a balance between being isolated and being social. I know myself well enough to know that no matter how hard I try, I could not be one of those 'social butterflies' because that is not in my nature. But I can try hard to fight against those tendencies in myself which I know are not encouraged in Islam. Being a revert to Islam and being around other reverts, I notice that this is a strong tendency toward isolation in this particular community. There are natural reasons for this which I understand and which I experienced myself. When you become a revert, you are 'thrown' into an ethnic community that is not your own. You probably don't know the language, don't understand the culture, maybe don't like the food, etc. But you are kind of forced to be in this community in order to fulfill your social obligations. Also, at the same time most reverts don't have particularly good and warm relations with their family after their reversion (most don't, at least in the intro period when the family is still getting used to the new habits and customs of their family member). So in that situation, the natural human tendency is to withdraw within one's self and then become isolated. At the same time, I can tell you from experience that this is the number one reason behind the 'revolving door' of reversion, where people revert and then shortly after that leave the religion of Islam. It is because human being were not meant to live in isolation, I.e. it is an extremely unnatural state to be in as a human, as we are 'hard wired' by Allah (سُبْحَانَهُ وَ تَعَالَى) to be social creatures. At the same time, I understand because I went through it myself that the social situations that reverts are put into are sometimes so awkward and difficult that most non reverts would think there is something wrong with someone mentally who would even put themselves in those situations. If you're a revert, I don't need to elaborate on this. If you're not a revert, I probably would have to make a very long post to explain it to you.I have had people who are educated, practicing Muslims who were well known in their communities tell me things like 'If my family wasn't Muslim, I don't think I could be one', etc. These are not non practicing or even marginally practicing members of the community who say this. At the same time, if you believe that Allah (سُبْحَانَهُ وَ تَعَالَى) is Just, then you also know that He(s.w.a) would not give someone a test which they could not pass. So if you are given a test in life, such as what was stated above, that means that you have the ability to pass it, otherwise you wouldn't be given it. It may be impossible for other people, that's why they were not given that particular test. But it is possible for us. We just have to keep trying till we pass it. I'm still trying and encouraged by the very small amount of success I have found so far.
Oh my ! It's CRAZY how hormones can make all humans feel the very same about loving someone ! I would cry if it was even months ago but now I just smiled ! Time , dear mine, time will heal everything! Don't worry , don't overthink , don't die (!) , don't listen to sad songs . But remember you will be sad n depressed for about 1 or even 2 years later. U might even need to visit a psychotherapist or psychologist . Take it easy n remember almost everyone had such horrible days in his/her life , all the failures in exams, all nights without sleeping , all days without eating anything . U might even go all crazy n mad n be harsh. N remember ,brother , once it's finished you will be another person ,a VERY strong one , believe me . I was reading a book yesterday cuz I had exam . There , I read this n I was like oh,I wish I would cross this text back to days I was all depressed . This is a part of it : Therefore, seek cure from it (Qur'an ) for your ailments and seek its assistance in your distresses. " sermon 175 of Nahjul Balagha " N one last thing. I finally felt all normal n OK , just this year, hamdillah, about like 1 year later after the breakup ! N I believe it s bcuz this year I went to Karbala. I was thro all this depression so believe me when I say Allah n Imams will help u if u ask them to !
Can you imagine the life of a man in 1950? Nearing the 'baby boomer' generation, cheaper housing, easier to get a job, a pension, education. You owned your house quicker, a car, a stable job, and a wife that was more likely to work with you. Less Atheism, no internet and social media. I'd love to see a Feminist version of 2020: 1. Don't let him call you a she or a woman. 2. Be willing to argue to assert dominance. 3. He is not the leader of the house. 4. Don't try to be happy or have a pleasing demeanour, just express your mood at all times. 5. There are no differences between men and women in roles. 6. Gender is just a social construct. And add that to the expensive house prices, and rampant rise of Atheism.
a and b are the same actually. Our Fitrah, Islam and Qur'an are the same thing.
My intuition is saying this is a WOEman poster and a one day bot visit. As you can see, they are trying to plant in your mind that many Muslim girls are in haram relationships. I love the choice of the user name, it will NEVER be fashionable for our dignified women to have illegitimate relationships with non mahrams. Stop spamming on the forums!
Some good reminders. But all men are not the same so a wife should tailor it to his personal likes and dislikes and what she knows makes him happy. I didn't understand why it said a wife has no right to question her husband. However if all households had a little more of these sentiments back in them it would probably have a nice effect on society.
Good for non working women.
You can never stop loving someone. No matter how much you try, you can still let go of that person and through time you won't feel the same way towards her but you will still feel something for her because how much she meant to you. Let yourself get hurt for it's a learning experience and that pain is only temporary. but I can't imagine how hard it must have been for you, to the point where you almost killed your self. I never thought that love can actually take you to that extent. May Allah make it easy for you brother.
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But I had no control over falling in love with her, I had to go to Pakistan recently and that was where my feelings really developed... I wish I had never fallen in love with her, I destroyed myself by putting her above me, Now I'm all alone with no one to blame but me. I'll never love again.
As Muslims we have to believe in Jesus (peace be upon him) but of course we do not believe various other things that certain Christians believe about him. However he will return to disprove those Christians and pray behind the Madhi (may Allah subhana wa tala hasten his reappearance) to unite Muslims and Christians. I think him praying behind the Mahdi (may Allah subhanan wa talal hasten his reappearance) is a very powerful statement and then Christians would accept Islam inshalah.


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18 luxury vehicles seized as man charged with 200 fraud offences
April 17, 2019 9:25 am in New South Wales by Rachel Junge
MORE THAN a dozen luxury vehicles have been seized as police dismantle a large-scale fraud syndicate in Sydney's south west.
The 18 vehicles included a Mercedes Benz, Range Rover, an Audi RS6, a GTS Holden Commodore, a Ford Ranger, and a Toyota Land Cruiser.
A 34-year-old man was arrested at a Greenacre home last Friday and charged with over 200 offences.
Previous attempts to arrest the man had been unsuccessful, including one alleged incident where he repeatedly rammed a police vehicle at Condell Park in September 2018 before evading police.
He is the fifth to be charged in relation to the alleged syndicate, which involves frauds against financial institutions, following the establishment of Strike Force Jib in July 2017.
Police will allege in court, the syndicate obtained luxury motor vehicles through fraudulent finance applications. The vehicles were then on-sold for financial gain in NSW and interstate.
It's alleged the financial loss exceeds $4.5 million dollars.
Strike force investigators previously charged four men, aged 36, 35, 34, and 25, who remain before the courts.
The Greenacre man is due to appear at Central Local Court on Wednesday.
Investigations under Strike Force Jib continue.
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Michael Dietz: steering Daimler Trucks & Buses through 2020's challenging waters
This has been a challenging year for the transport industry – both here in South Africa and all over the world. However, as CHARLEEN CLARKE discovers in this exclusive interview with Michael Dietz, CEO of Daimler Trucks & Buses Southern Africa (DTBSA), it's ending surprisingly well for the manufacturer and distributor of Mercedes-Benz and Fuso commercial vehicles …
What a year it's been for Dietz! Quite frankly, he could not have arrived in South Africa at a worse time. "My timing could have been better," Dietz says with a wry smile. "It wasn't great to start a new assignment in a new(ish) country as that country was going into lockdown."
However, he says things weren't that bad. "When I arrived in South Africa at the beginning of 2020, I set myself a personal goal: I wanted to meet all our dealer partners and our top customers face-to-face by the end of June. Clearly, that wasn't possible – which was disappointing. But luckily I arrived here with lots of experience of the South African market (having interacted with the South African team and visited the country many times before). Also, I received a very warm welcome from the dealer partners and the team, which proved to be so eager and diligent," he reveals.
While the country reeled from the pandemic and the economic effects of the lockdown, Dietz decided to make the best of what was a somewhat bad situation – and the boldest move that he made was the launch of the new Actros. "Some people thought that, due to Covid, we may delay the launch. I decided not to. Back in May 2018 when I was here in South Africa, we made a clear promise to the customers: we are offering the latest technology just in time. I wanted to deliver on that promise."
Dietz and his team are trying to persuade customers to go the Euro 5 route.
Hence, in June this year, DTBSA launched the 2020 International Truck of the Year, namely the New Actros, which Dietz describes as "the perfect truck for long-haul applications". At the same time, the company launched the new Arocs for the distribution and construction segments.
An actual launch was obviously not possible; Dietz adapted to the situation by conducting a fabulous online event that was attended by hundreds of transport operators, commercial vehicle writers and captains of the industry from all over the world. "We announced that this incredible vehicle was coming to South Africa with immediate effect and would be manufactured at our plant in East London, based on Euro 3 and Euro 5 standards."
While Euro 3 is indeed available, the DTBSA team is trying to persuade customers to go the Euro 5 route. "This is the biggest contradiction in the trucking business. Customers are going for leading-edge technology – MirrorCam, Predictive Power Control for instance, that means technical requirements are similar to triad markets – but 90% of the market is still on a Euro 3 emission level. From a global point of view, all first world countries are already in – or moving to – Euro 6 or similar standards," he notes.
Very positive customer response
So, what did customers think of the truck? Did they concur with Dietz's sentiments? It seems that the answer is yes, resoundingly so. "The first feedback from the market looks very cheering. During the last global crisis, we experienced a high number of cancellations. The same hasn't happened this time around – certainly not in the extra-heavy segment. In fact, when the lockdown levels were lifted, the business bounced back nicely. The heavy-duty and long-haul sectors have come back well for us. Of course, the new product has helped," he reveals.
Even the construction segment, which was previously under pressure, is now picking up. "Unfortunately, volumes in the construction segment – which is one of our main segments – have been quite low for years. However, the reality is that these trucks work under extremely harsh conditions. The result of this is that, at a certain point in time, the truck is completely worn and has to be replaced." Dietz notes.
Tough times in LDT and MDT segment
While Actros and Arocs sales are soaring, 2020 has been tough for the Fuso brand. "The Fuso business has been more challenging because we're playing so far mainly in the light- to medium-duty market (LDT and MDT), which has been really hard hit this year. But next year will be much better," he says. "Fuso is picking up nicely in the HDT segment and we are looking to introduce additional heavy-duty variants from the brand in the New Year."
Speaking of Fuso, Dietz implemented a big change in the way in which the brand is handled this year. "For the first time, the key account management is now handling both brands (Mercedes-Benz and Fuso) and this is already paying dividends in the marketplace. All the dealers are working across both of the brands too, including service for Freightliner/Western Star and this is proving successful. We have done this in the export markets too and the last market – namely Mozambique – has also shifted to this strategy," he reports.
"We have a complete truck product and services portfolio for all segments. Through our Mercedes-Benz Truck and Fuso product and services portfolio, I'm proud to say we are perfectly set up to cover all segments in our markets."
Success in the bus market too
While the truck business has done well, DTBSA also made major gains in the bus market and nearly doubled its market share as per NAAMSA. "The market has been badly affected by Covid, in all segments – commuter, city and coach. But we honestly cannot complain. We restructured the team at head office and brought in specialists, which you really need in the bus business. The new team did an excellent job with this, for example in forging closer relationships with the leading bodybuilders, and we are now reaping the benefits.
"We also have a new business model for buses, which will be effective January 1, 2021. The sales of Mercedes-Benz Buses used to be direct but now we are involving the dealers as well. The direct route was not perfect for small and medium-sized customers around South Africa. Key accounts will remain the domain of head office, but there are well-known and experienced commercial dealers all over the country who are taking care of all customers as well."
More big news is that DTBSA is preparing for the market launch of a completely new bus chassis. "We want to be prepared for when the bus market recovers. Once the vaccine is available I am convinced that the tourists will return. This will result in additional coach business. Hopefully, we can launch at the beginning of quarter two, Covid permitting."
Superb dealer support
One of the reasons why DTBSA is in a strong position is the dealer network. "Our dealer partners have done a superb job this year; while constantly focusing on keeping people safe, we were always fighting to keep all doors open. Some of our workshops were only closed for three weeks during the entire lockdown," Dietz reveals.
Another reason for the company's success, he believes, is its determination to conduct business as usual. "The Actros launch is a typical example. The launch went very well and got the feedback that we were not just launching a new range, but sending a signal of hope and optimism in challenging times. This sentiment has been shared by transport operators. I'm absolutely impressed and delighted at the optimism of customers, who are moving forward and investing," he notes.
DTBSA's optimistic approach extended to its East London plant. "In July we started to increase production capacity, because we were getting lots of positive signals from customers. So, we brought in additional volumes (versus 2019) and also increased our daily production. We also didn't retrench any staff members. To the contrary, our plant is operating full speed ahead until Christmas."
This was a challenging time for Dietz and his team. "We were worried that the market could just be catching up after lockdown – and that its buoyancy would not be long-lived. At times, we were not 100% convinced that we were doing the right thing with the decision to increase production volumes. Thankfully, we got it right," he says with a smile.
"This strategy has been extremely positive for us. It is one of the reasons why our market share of the heavy-duty segment is increasing. Hopefully, the new Actros and all our products will perform extremely well in all fleets, and more business will follow."
Fleetboard to be standard
If this is not enough, Dietz reveals that Fleetboard will also be standard on all Actros variants and all Arocs in distribution applications (so just the freight carriers) from January 1, 2021. "Most of the customers are already running telematics applications focusing on vehicle data, on driver data and on safety and security. With the New Actros and Arocs, all the hardware is there, so this is the right time to take the next consequential step."
With all these tricks up DTBSA's sleeve, it sounds like 2021 will be yet another extremely successful year for the company …
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San Antonio's finally getting a new — but smaller — federal courthouse
Patrick Danner Aug. 15, 2018 Updated: Aug. 16, 2018 6:42 a.m.
People walk by the Judge John H. Wood, Jr. Federal Courthouse, Monday, August 7, 2017.
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San Antonio's finally getting a new federal courthouse — albeit one much smaller than originally planned.
The General Service Administration announced Wednesday that construction will start next spring on a $117.5 million, 230,536-square-foot U.S. Courthouse at Nueva and Santa Rosa.
That's almost 25 percent smaller than the 305,000-square-foot facility GSA originally approved in 2008.
Austin-based White Construction Co., the original construction manager, determined that the bigger courthouse would cost close to $180 million to build — or about $60 million more than what was budgeted.
U.S. District Judge Xavier Rodriguez, who has been a point person on the project for 15 years, said he "kept trying to press people for more money" to cover the $180 million construction cost. GSA, though, stuck to the original $120 million that was appropriated by Congress, he said.
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So San Antonio's Munoz & Co. and Lake | Flato redesigned the facility to fit the budget, Rodriguez said. "That's how we went from 305,000 square feet to 230,000 square feet.
"The architects have worked under immense constraints," Rodriguez said. "They've done an admirable job of bringing us down on square footage to meet this budget that was imposed on us.
"The original design was elegant," the judge added, but the redesign was able to keep a lot of the elements. "We still have a building … that we're going to be proud of, that will contribute to the skyline of San Antonio and will contribute to the western edge of our downtown area."
GSA said Wednesday that Alabama-based Brasfield & Gorrie has been awarded a design-build contract for the new courthouse.
The John H. Wood Jr. U.S. Courthouse, the current San Antonio federal courthouse at 655 E. César Chávez Blvd., is a former theater built for HemisFair '68, the 1968 world's fair.
It has been plagued with problems, including high levels of lead in the drinking water, foundation issues, flea infestations and faulty heating and air-conditioning systems.
A series of stories about the aging courthouse in the San Antonio Express-News in 2015 led to efforts by U.S. Sen. John Cornyn and U.S. Rep. Henry Cuellar to secure the $120 million for a new building.
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The new facility will house the U.S. district courts for the Western District of Texas, the appeals court, the magistrate courts, the U.S. attorney's office and the federal public defender's office, among others.
"The new state-of-the-art facility will meet the security, accessibility and operational needs of the courts," Bobby Babcock, GSA's regional administrator, said in the agency's statement.
The current courthouse and an adjacent judicial training center are being swapped with the city for the 6.5 acres that the new courthouse will be built on. The San Antonio Police Department's headquarters once stood on the site.
The training center, where new magistrate judges are sent for computer training, will not be part of the new courthouse because of the smaller design, Rodriguez said. It has not been decided where the training will occur after the new courthouse opens.
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OTAQ Group Invests in Aquaculture Technology Start-up Minnowtech
OTAQ Group to provide technical expertise and commercial scale-up to US-based Minnowtech
June 1, 2020, Lancaster, UK – OTAQ Group, a marine technology company focused on the marine aquaculture, offshore energy, renewables and oceanographic research sectors, today announced its investment in Minnowtech LLC, an innovative aquaculture technology company that provides an imaging platform to enable shrimp farmers to measure shrimp abundance to optimize feeding. Using Minnowtech's unique IP and data-based imaging tool, shrimp farmers are able to optimize the health and growth of their crop, enhancing the harvest of market-size shrimp.
OTAQ Group, a multinational marine technology group listed on the London Stock Exchange, has become a leader in several areas of technology for salmon farming with a client list that includes the world's biggest fish farming companies.
With this new investment in Minnowtech, OTAQ Group aims to broaden its reach into innovative technologies to help farmers grow other species such as shrimp. This investment gives Minnowtech an industrial partner with technical expertise and decades of in-house aquaculture industry experience to help further develop and launch Minnowtech's emerging technology. OTAQ Group will additionally assist with hardware development using its expertise in underwater acoustics and electronics.
"We are delighted to have made this deal to support Minnowtech and help them commercialize the fantastic technology they have developed," said Chris Hyde, Chief Commercial Officer of OTAQ Group. "We believe aquaculture is the key to sustainable food production and are very excited to be involved in a technology specifically aimed at the shrimp sector. This investment fits very well within our strategy."
"Having OTAQ Group involved is great for us and validates the hard work that the team here has put into our technology," said Suzan Shahrestani, founder and CEO of Minnowtech. "Having access to their product development expertise and market knowledge is going be a great advantage for us. We look forward to working closely with OTAQ in the future."


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Tribals, Rugs by Hand is a family-owned rug shop located in Depot Sqare in Peterborough, New Hampshire. Wanting to share her fascination and passion for these pieces of art, which are made entirely by hand in places like Persia, Afghanistan, Turkmenistan, Tajikistan and Turkey, owner Michaela Chelminski says "it's a big pleasure for me to have customers come in to look at the rugs and leave with a purchase that they thought they could never afford."
Tribal and village rugs originate in the Middle East and the Caucasus - one of the most linguistically and culturally diverse regions on Earth. The people of this region - Turkmen, Afghans, Baloch and others - have produced stunning tribal rugs for centuries amidst some of the greatest political strife in the world. Natives have been invaded and persecuted by warring tribes and hostile neighbors, and yet have maintained the core components of their heritage and art - soulful tribal motifs woven in vivid color into beautifully hand-crafted village, tribal and oriental rugs.