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Tyre & Compaction - Covering Soils Day
The Tyre & Compaction presentation hosted by Philip Wright & Stephen Lamb was an engaging and well-attended station during the event. From a tyre perspective, the focus was very much on the Interface – the contact area between soil and tyre, and how by doing some homework, soil compaction could be dramatically reduced.
The digital technological revolution and its impact on the construction industry
By Stephen Lamb Executive vice-president of the Mechanical Contractors Association (MCA) of Chicago Editor’s note: These are excerpts from a speech Lamb gave to an industry funds meeting Special to Chicago Construction News We are in the midst of a digital technological revolution that will impact our lives fully as much as the Industrial Revolution impacted those who were alive in the previous couple of centuries.
Harley-Davidson Fat Boy 114 (2020) - Review
In 1989, Harley-Davidson took a prototype custom bike to Daytona Bike Week. A pumped up soft-tail with solid wheels, wide bars, a shotgun exhaust and finished in matte grey, the bike was reputed to be styled on the B-29 bomber (used to deliver the 'Fat Man' A-Bomb on Hiroshima) and was fittingly given then title of 'Fat Boy'. Others argued that it took its styling cues from a steamroller, echoed in its wide track and exaggerated tyres.
Bennetts British Superbikes Easter weekend TV Guide
Friday 10th April 2020 00:00 - 01:00 Eurosport 1 BENNETTS BSB - Highlights from the seventh round of the 2019 Bennetts British Superbike Championship at Thruxton. 01:00 – 02:00 Eurosport 1 Highlights from the eighth round of the 2019 Bennetts British Superbike Championship at Cadwell Park. 04:00 – 05:00 11:30 – 12:30 19:00 – 20:00 Eurosport 2 Highlights from the triple header ninth round of the 2019 Bennetts British Superbike Championship at Oulton Park.
Ducati to live stream presentation of Streetfighter V4
Ducati announced the Streetfighter V4 last year along with pre-production images above Ducati will be live streaming the presentation of the 2020 Streetfighter V4 at 17:30 today, Wednesday 25th March 2020. During the presentation, Ducati Designer Jeremy Faraud will guide the viewers through the style concepts that gave life to the Ducati Streetfighter V4. After him, Alessandro Valia - Ducati Official Test Rider - will go into the technical details of this hugely successful motorcycle.
World Superbikes 2020 Riders, Results, Championship and TV Times
Your 2019 Champions, Jonathon Rea (WSBK), Randy Krummenacher (WSS) and Manuel Gonzalez (WSS300) World Superbike Calendar Championship Table TV Times The 2020 World Superbike Season kicks off in style this weekend at the Phillip Island Circuit, Australia, and there are plenty of stories to follow this year.
GMO labeling manifesto: Probiotic company ZBiotics explains why it proudly displays the new USDA 'Biogineered' icon
Genetically modified organisms are commonplace, and are already present in many of the foods we eat — often, though not exclusively, in the form of genetically modified corn, soy, sugar beet, and canola oil. But as ubiquitous as they are, they’re shrouded in mystery. Across most of the United States, foods made with GMO ingredients don’t bear labels attesting to that. They don’t need to mention genetic engineering on the label or elsewhere.
Tested: Suzuki AN400 Burgman (2019) review - Pt 1
Mileage: 1,265 | Economy: 62.2mpg | Power: 30.6bhp (23kW) | Torque: 26.5lb-ft (36Nm) | Weight: 215kg | Price: from £6,499 / £6,839 as tested When the clocks go back and the nights draw in, the winter commute can be a trying time – a combination of wet and greasy roads, dazzle from oncoming traffic and grime covered headlights all combine to make even the shortest journey a trial.
MotoGP, Moto2, Moto3 and MotoE 2020 Calendars【 MotoGP Dates 】
The 2020 MotoGP calendar has officially been updated with the addition of a new date for the OR Thailand Grand Prix after it was postponed earlier in the week due to the coronavirus outbreak. The premier class will now kick off their season in Austin, Texas over the weekend of the 4th / 5th April 2020. MotoGP™ will now head to the Chang International Circuit in Buriram over the weekend of the 3rd - 4th October 2020.
What makes a school good? It’s about more than just test results
Picture: Flickr One of the more elusive goals of education research is answering the question: what makes one school perform better than another? The evidence base is growing, but so far the answer is: it depends. School success depends on context. What works for one group of students and teachers might not work for another. Teachers themselves may vary in their effectiveness depending on the students they teach.
What makes a school good? It's about more than just test results
A successful school isn’t necessarily one that gets high test scores. Credit: shutterstock.com One of the more elusive goals of education research is answering the question: what makes one school perform better than another? The evidence base is growing, but so far the answer is: it depends. School success depends on context. What works for one group of students and teachers might not work for another. Teachers themselves may vary in their effectiveness depending on the students they teach.
What makes a school good? It's about more than just test results
One of the more elusive goals of education research is answering the question: what makes one school perform better than another? The evidence base is growing, but so far the answer is: it depends. School success depends on context. What works for one group of students and teachers might not work for another. Teachers themselves may vary in their effectiveness depending on the students they teach. Some schools improve their performance by attracting more affluent and/or high achieving students.
How GMOs Go Mainstream: Lessons From Impossible Foods
How GMOs Go Mainstream: Lessons From Impossible Foods White Castle, the near-100-year-old fast food chain, now serves the Impossible Slider. The slider is a plant-based burger created using genetic engineering by California-based company Impossible Foods.
NDIS roll out 'an unholy rush', delivering incorrect plans to participants, say frontline workers
There are widespread reports from the disability sector that the roll out of the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) is being rushed at the expense of its quality. In New South Wales, where the scheme is about the reach its next phase, the process of writing plans for people's care has been condensed from weeks down to hours. The same story is emerging from other states, too.
Tasmanian John Zeckendorf's ordeal on Mount Everest, climbing on an empty tank
Two weeks ago Tasmanian climber John Zeckendorf was literally on top of the world having conquered Mount Everest. Zeckendorf is back in Hobart having joined a small but elite band of Australians, where he became the only Tasmanian to have made it to the summit. The climb is a well-documented feat of danger and endurance, but for Zeckendorf, it had extra challenges having been hit by gastro along the way.
Skydiving accident survivor Brad Guy lands on his feet after learning to manage PTSD
Brad Guy knows how lucky he is to be alive. "It's a one-in-a-trillion chance that never happens," he says. In 2013, Brad's parachute — and the backup — failed. Remarkably, he survived. While he recovered from the physical injuries, the ramifications for his mental health almost killed him.
Virginia shooting: Donald Trump visits politician left in critical condition after baseball field attack
A high-ranking United States Congressman remains in a critical condition after he and three others were shot as they practiced for a charity baseball game near Washington DC. Republican politician Steve Scalise was shot in the left hip, suffering broken bones, injuries to internal organs and severe bleeding. He had surgery but will need further operations, the MedStar Washington Hospital Centre said.
Melbourne man Fernando Paulino found guilty of murdering ex-wife
A Melbourne man who hated his ex-wife "with a burning and violent passion" has been found guilty of her brutal murder at her parents' home four years ago. A jury has rejected Fernando Paulino's claims he had nothing to do with the stabbing murder of his former wife who had taken out an intervention order against him. Teresa Paulino, 49, was found stabbed to death and with head injuries in the garage of her parents' Reservoir home where she was living in July 2013.
Apartment residents at risk of fire from dodgy building materials, Master Builders Queensland says
Some Queenslanders are living in "ticking time bombs" and are at risk of a deadly fire, similar to the London tragedy, the state's peak building and construction group Master Builders Queensland (MBQ) has said. It said there was ongoing use of dodgy and non-compliant building materials that needed urgent State Government attention. MBQ chief executive Paul Bidwell said many residents were living in "ticking time bombs" and would not be aware of the risks.
Carly's Law: Parliament passes bill to protect minors from online predators
A law to give police more power to protect children from online predators has passed federal Parliament. It is known as Carly's Law after 15-year-old Carly Ryan, who was murdered 10 years ago by a 50-year-old paedophile who pretended on the internet to be 20 to lure her to a meeting. The change makes it a crime to plan to harm a child under 16 and in particular targets predators who misrepresent their age.
Exploration and adventure teach children wonders of the environment
Exploration and adventure teach children wonders of the environment Posted June 15, 2017 14:56:36 The coordinator and participants of an NT Parks and Wildlife Junior Ranger program discuss the importance of teaching children the value of exploring the environment. Source: ABC News | Duration: 1min Topics: national-parks, children, play-and-learning, darwin-0800
Phone thefts, jewellery store robberies pushing up crime rates
Victoria's overall crime rate has risen again, with an almost 20 percent increase in robberies, new figures show. The number of offences jumped 4 per cent in the year to March, or 2.5 per cent when taking into account population growth. Part of the increase in robberies was due to jewellery store and mobile phone thefts, the state's Crime Statistics Agency said. The number of homicides jumped significantly over the period partly because of January's Bourke Street rampage, in which six people died.
Family seeks damages amid allegations boy with autism locked in 'cage' at Sydney school
The operator of a private school for children with autism is being sued by a Newcastle family that alleges their autistic son was locked by teachers in a structure akin to a cage. The family alleges the boy was put in a lockable fenced structure he called a cage at an Aspect-run school in Sydney in 2012. The family has since relocated to the Hunter Valley and is seeking damages from Aspect in the Newcastle District Court. The family has alleged negligence, assault and wrongful imprisonment.
Eto Nabuli named to make Wallabies Test debut against Scotland after switch from NRL
Fiji-born winger Eto Nabuli, a one-time hotel porter identified by rugby league legends Andrew Johns and Brad Fittler, will make his Wallabies debut on Saturday after being named in Michael Cheika's starting XV to face Scotland in Sydney. Nabuli's inclusion for the Sydney Football Stadium encounter, at the expense of fellow Fiji-born flyer Henry Speight, is the only change to the Wallabies' run-on side.
Driverless cars could transform regional Australia, if telecommunications woes solved
For most people, imagining a future with driverless cars means conjuring images of gleaming ride-share fleets shuttling commuters across big city CBDs. But the technology also has the potential to transform lives of regional and remote Australians, as a parliamentary inquiry has heard. The National Farmers Federation (NFF) says autonomous vehicles could reduce isolation, boost agricultural productivity, and save lives on country roads.
Queensland budget a 'swindle and a con', Opposition Leader Tim Nicholls says in reply speech
Queensland Opposition Leader Tim Nicholls has used his budget reply speech to promise a vehicle registration freeze, no forced redundancies in the public service and no "deal" with One Nation. Borrowing also from former prime minister Tony Abbott's 2010 rejection of Work Choices, Mr Nicholls declared his Strong Choices privatisation plan was "dead, buried and cremated".
War on waste: the next generation of waste warriors
A tiny school in regional Western Australia has proven small but mighty waste warriors. Mt Manypeaks Primary School, 40 kilometres east of Albany, has just 28 remarkably eco-conscious students. The accredited Waste Wise school has radically reduced its contribution to landfill by an impressive 83 per cent since 2014. Three years ago, school gardener John Wills was making two trips to the tip each week to dump 720 litres of waste — a total of 28,000 litres each school year.
Pet cat missing in outback for 12 months found more than 100 kilometres from home
A pet cat has been returned to its family 12 months after disappearing into the bushland of far north-west New South Wales. Bobby Cat, who usually lives on Allandy Station, 250 kilometres north of Broken Hill, was found more than 100 kilometres from home by fencing contractors. Contractor Brett Andrews said he had noticed Bobby was friendlier than a feral. "He sat in the car and was playing with the dogs," he said. "He actually rode to town in the back in the tray with the dog.
Musical 'superpowers' unleashed in songwriting workshops for locals facing mental health challenges
A songwriting workshop in north-east Victoria's Wangaratta is lifting the moods and improving the confidence of locals living with mental health challenges. "They do that through connecting, writing and performing and getting their music out there. And hopefully it's creating a more inclusive society as part of that action." The Life is a Song community workshop has been held weekly in Wangaratta for the last four weeks.
CCTV cameras filmed Clifford Hughes stomping on the man 51 times in broad daylight
While those affected by the Grenfell Tower fire may have to wait some time before the causes become clear and responsibility is taken, landlords and local councils can act now to help prevent another disaster
Mental impairment may be used as legal defence in Bourke St rampage incident
A man accused of mowing down pedestrians along Bourke Street in Melbourne in January may use mental impairment as a legal defence, the Victorian Supreme Court is told. James (Dimitrious) Gargasoulas, 26, was charged with six counts of murder and 29 charges of attempted murder over the rampage on January 20. He was accused of deliberately driving a car into pedestrians at Bourke St mall before police shot at and wounded him.
'Too many to count': Controversial finance adviser's alleged crimes laid bare
The directors and staff of a group of companies allegedly involved in a massive tax evasion scheme might also have committed countless other criminal offences, according to a report tendered in the Federal Court. The explosive document lays out the activities of former bankrupt and 'pre-insolvency adviser' Philip Whiteman, also known as Phil Graham and Phil Damon, and a network of his associates.
Rebel Wilson wins defamation case against magazine publisher
Rebel Wilson has won her defamation case against magazine publisher Bauer Media over a series of articles the Hollywood actress claimed damaged her career by depicting her as a serial liar. In an at-times bizarre Victorian Supreme Court trial, the 37-year-old Australian sued over eight articles which appeared in Woman's Day, Women's Weekly, OK Magazine and New Weekly in 2015.
Scott Johnson's boyfriend Michael Noone grilled at coronial inquest
The partner of Scott Johnson, whose naked body was found at the base of a cliff at North Head in 1988, has faced intense questioning about their relationship at the third inquest into his death. Counsel assisting the Johnson family, John Agius, began by asking Michael Noone if their relationship was one that was loving, caring, and one where forgiveness for sexual infidelity was required.
North Korea says it released US student 'on humanitarian grounds'
North Korea says it chose to release American citizen Otto Warmbier "on humanitarian grounds" after he had been held prisoner for 17 months. Mr Warmbier, 22, was medically evacuated to the United States yesterday in what his family said was a state of coma. North Korea's KCNA news agency said in a one-sentence dispatch that Mr Warmbier's release followed a court decision earlier this week, but it did not provide other details.
Salim Mehajer's sister Fatima pleads guilty to 77 charges over 2012 Auburn Council elections
Fatima Mehajer, sister to former Auburn deputy mayor, has pleaded guilty to 77 charges relating to rigging the 2012 Auburn Council elections, with remaining charges being withdrawn. Her brother, Salim Mehajer, is facing 128 charges over the 2012 Auburn Council elections. The Mehajers engaged in acts of electoral fraud to increase Salim's chances of being elected, a Sydney court has heard.
Matt Wilkinson wins World Surf League event in Fiji and moves to number one on rankings
Australian surfer Matt Wilkinson says he was planning on "going to go and drink beer" after winning the World Surf League event in Fiji and taking the ratings lead in the process. Wilkinson defeated Cronulla's tour rookie Connor O'Leary in the final which was contested in solid waves at the primary venue of Cloudbreak.
EnergyAustralia follows AGL by announcing electricity price hikes across the country
A second major energy retailer has unveiled big price hikes in gas and electricity from next month, just one week after AGL announced increases of up to $600 a year in some states. EnergyAustralia has announced electricity prices of close to 20 per cent for residential and business customers in both South Australia and New South Wales from July 1. The combined electricity and gas bill of an average household in SA would increase by $470 a year in SA and $379 a year in NSW.
Man who stabbed dog to death in Perth park handed suspended jail term
The man who stabbed a dog to death in a Perth park been given a suspended jail term. Jayde Paul Rowan, 37, pleaded guilty to killing the golden labrador named Luna at Polyantha Reserve in Apple Blossom Drive, Mirrabooka, on May 17. At the time of the incident, Luna's 22-year-old owner was at the park with Luna and her other dog, and both were off their leads. Luna ran over to Rowan, who himself had a small dog, before he crouched down and stabbed her with a pocket knife.
Barossa siege gunman Tony Grosser to be electronically monitored in the community for another two years
A man who served 22 years in jail for shooting a police officer in a 1994 Barossa Valley siege continues to pose a risk to public safety and should be under extended supervision as part of new legislative powers, a Supreme Court judge has ruled. Tony Douglas Grosser was released from jail last year after serving his full sentence for attempted murder and five counts of endangering life.
Attempted murder charge laid after woman held against her will for 16 hours
A man has been charged with attempted murder, strangulation and deprivation of liberty after a woman was held against her will in north Queensland over a 16-hour period. Police said the 24-year-old man was arrested Wednesday evening after his car was driven off Kennedy Highway near a police road block at Smithfield, north of Cairns, about 7:40pm. Jessica Hamill, 20, who had been reported missing from her Port Douglas home about 16 hours earlier, was found in the car with minor injuries.
OzHarvest's food truck uses rescued ingredients to make 'healthy fresh meals' for those in need
When food rescue charity OzHarvest first started up, the organisers had a pipe dream: to run a food truck that could visit and feed communities in need. They wanted to deliver hot, healthy and pre-made meals — or even cook on-site. Now, the organisation has made good on that plan, making its maiden delivery of food to a community in inner-Sydney. Around 100 residents from Redfern's community housing blocks braved a winter morning, to get either a steak sandwich or a slice of vegetarian lasagne.
Check your male privilege with one questionnaire
Do you ever worry that having children will affect your career? Or have you been called "bossy" when you tried to be assertive at work? If the answer is no, you might be experiencing some gender privilege in the workplace, according to a new report from Diversity Council Australia (DCA). The Men Make a Difference paper aims to get blokes on board with addressing gender equality and offers tips for how they can do so.
Former Liverpool Mayor Ned Mannoun cleared by ICAC over alleged abuse of office
The former mayor of Liverpool, Ned Mannoun, says he has been "vindicated" after the NSW corruption watchdog found no evidence he abused his office to obtain development approvals. The Independent Commission Against Corruption (ICAC) also found no evidence he failed to declare all of his political donations.
House of Cards season five recap: Where did it all go so wrong?
OK, remember I told you that I thought this latest House of Cards season was a return to the good old days? Punchy plots, tight scripting, great pacing... Well, something went wrong in the final half of this season. Horribly wrong. Even this House of Cards tragic was struggling towards the end. Here is a recap of episodes 7-13 with spoilers ahead. It's always immensely disappointing when a show you've come to love and invest so much time in suddenly decides to jump the shark.
London tower fire: 'Inundated' relief centres ask the public to stop donating to victims
Councils have asked people to stop donating items for victims of the Grenfell Tower fire, that killed at least 12 people and left more than 68 in hospital, after they were "inundated" with donations. The Kensington and Chelsea Council asked its Twitter followers to, "please hold off from donating any more from now". Calls for donations had gone out earlier in the afternoon and residents sprung into action, offering clothes, blankets, food and other daily supplies.
NT attacker who stomped on man's head 51 times sentenced to indefinite jail
A man has been sentenced to an indefinite term in prison after he stomped on another man's head in an unprovoked attack described by a judge as the worst he's ever come across. Clifford Hughes, 30, from Elliott, attempted to murder another man at the Palmerston Shopping Centre last year by stomping on his head and upper torso 51 times. Darwin's Supreme Court heard the attack occurred in broad daylight near a busy main road after Hughes had been drinking.
Some surgery cancelled as SA hospitals struggle with winter demand
A sharp rise in demand for South Australian hospitals in recent days has prompted SA Health to activate a plan to manage illnesses during the winter season. Deputy chief executive Don Frater said it would help ease the growing pressure on metropolitan hospital services. "This week we have had some of the busiest days our hospitals have experienced so far this year," he said.
London tower fire: Londoners remember 12 victims of housing block fire as more deaths expected
Londoners have left tributes near the site of a 24-storey housing block that caught fire yesterday, as officials warn the death toll is likely to rise. At least 12 people were killed in the blaze, which engulfed Grenfell Tower in central London and trapped residents as they slept. British officials said emergency accommodation was being provided to 44 households affected by the fire, with others staying at a nearby sports centre.
London tower fire: How did the Grenfell Tower blaze spread so quickly?
In the middle of the night, while most residents were sleeping, a devastating fire started at Grenfell Tower in London. The emergency response was rapid and robust: more than 200 firefighters attended the scene, with assistance arriving just six minutes after the first calls were made. Emergency services have confirmed 12 people are dead. More remain missing and dozens are injured. Already, people are asking how the fire spread so rapidly and why it was so difficult for residents to escape.
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