Australian refugee contractor accused of breaching its duty of care

Friday, December 30, 2005

Contents

  • 1 Richard Niyonsaba
  • 2 Denial of food
  • 3 Background and Criticisms
  • 4 Sources

The Australian Centre for Languages, a company which has a multi-million dollar contract with the Australian government to provide refugee services, has been accused of breaching its duty of care following the death of a chronically ill child and allegations of failing to provide three women in their care with food.

The Hho Generator Small Device With Olympic Size Gas Savings

Submitted by: Erik Leipoldt

The HHO generator can be retrofitted to your car, truck or bus, and result in increased gas mileage by up to 50%. It’s about your car running on water. The cost of doing this is low and recouped fast as gas prices continue to travel north.

That’s a big claim, and an attractive one at a time when a number of economic and environmental pressures force us to look at fuel and energy use and their emissions.

So, what is it about these HHO kits and HHO plans that can benefit you? HHO gas, or Brown’s gas, is a mix of oxygen and hydrogen, derived from splitting these two elements in water. When added to your gasoline fuel mix in the internal combustion engine is results in a much more efficient combustion process, giving you a lot more gas mileage.

Not so long ago fuel from water was laughed off as nothing more snake oil, sold to gullible people a HHO scam. But water for fuel, while sounding crazy,

does

really work. The principle was discovered as far back in 1766 by Henry Cavendish. And you might be surprised to know that the first car to truly run on water did so in 1935 by Henry Garrett.

Now the HHO generator, or supplemental hydrogen gas generator , is being sold all over the internet in the form of HHO kit installation instructions. Some good, some not so good.

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Problem is, while some do tell you exactly what parts you need and what to do, most people do not have the time or the expertise to make this reality. Their ebook does little more than add to their frustration as they know HHO generators could be an answer to their fuel expenditure but still it remains just out of reach.

Of course, a DIY hydrogen gas generator is something to be proud of and many drivers have successfully built and installed theirs.

If this is not for you, there is an easier option. That is buying a ready-to-install unit that you either install yourself or get your mechanic to. Easy.

However…

There are many ebooks on the subject of HHO kits but fewer HHO kit distributors. You need to do a little research for yourself on that and get on the internet. Here are some things you would be looking for in selecting the best hho kits:

* How soon will you recoup your purchase price?

* HHO generator suitable for the size of your vehicle?

* Reputable site with solid money-back guarantee?

* (Tip: check the site’s ranking details on alexa.com)

* Sold with clear instructions?

* Pre-sale AND post-sale support?

* Reliable testimonials, saying more than that the customer “is happy”?

Bought one? Satisfied? Be aware that in the US or Canada you may even qualify for a clean fuel tax incentive so your gas-saving unit comes cheaper than you think. Make your saving Olympic size!

Driving your water fuel car will make you feel good every time you save money when filling up. And you’re doing your bit in reducing greenhouse gas emissions.

About the Author: Dr Erik Leipoldt has long been concerned about the effects of global warming. In particular he uses his own experience in practical approaches towards alternate energy sources to survive and thrive in our environmentally disabled world.

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Kentucky faith-based agency under fire for religious coercion

Saturday, May 5, 2007

A lawsuit filed by a former employee of Kentucky Baptist Homes for Children (now Sunrise Children’s Services) and four other tax-payers, has shed light on the possibility of religious coercion by the organization. The lawsuit challenges the faith-based agency’s eligibility for state funds.

Specifically, interviews of children conducted by the state of Kentucky have revealed complaints from some of the children. Mainly, children who said they were Catholic, Pentecostal, Jehovah’s Witnesses or atheist voiced complaints in the interviews.

“They tried to more [or] less force me to become a Christian,” said one child in an exit interview. “I just felt I was being pressured into giving up my religion.”

Another child reported s/he was “not allowed to choose when or when not to attend a religious service,” per the interview, and was told “‘to do’ some type of Bible study during that time or get consequences.”

Both the Commonwealth of Kentucky and Sunrise say there is a strict policy against proselytizing in the program and that it does not prevent children from practising their individual faiths.

They also stress that these complaints number merely a “handful” among the approximately 1,500 children that are served by the faith-based agency.

“If a child says, ‘I don’t want to go to the Baptist church,’ then the child does not go,” Jonathan Goldberg, the state’s attorney, said. Some children might have mistankenly believed they were forced to go, he added.

The plaintiffs are seeking to have the interviews unsealed, at least in the cases where the child is now 18 years of age or older. The state and Sunrise argue they need to be kept confidential.

The lawsuit originated with Alicia Pedreira, who was fired in 2000. She alleges her firing was direct result of Sunrise (then Kentucky Baptist Homes for Children) finding out she is a lesbian.

Sunrise Children’s Services provides residential programs and foster care homes for children that have suffered abuse or neglect. Since 2001, Kentucky has paid Sunrise US$61 million to provide the services for children who would otherwise be in direct state custody.

In 2001, the state did find cause for action against one of Sunrise’s homes to fix “a coercive religious environment” where staff members confirmed that church attendance was required.

With accusations of undue pressure by a Christian agency funded by the state, the Sunrise case bears some similitude to the lawsuit against Iowa for paying Chuck Colson’s evangelical agency to run part of its prison.

Last June, U.S. District Judge Robert W. Pratt strongly reprimanded and ruled against Iowa’s use of a Christian social service agency to administer its prison. Judge Pratt stated: “For all practical purposes, the state has literally established an Evangelical Christian congregation within the walls of one of its penal institutions… There are no adequate safeguards present, nor could there be, to ensure that state funds are not being directly spent to indoctrinate Iowa inmates.”

The Iowa ruling is pending appeal.

Critics point to both of these cases as failures of George W. Bush’s faith-based services initiative. The program is often seen as conflicting with the tradition of separation of church and state in the United States.

Eight children taken to hospital after being hit by car in Suffolk, England

Saturday, September 26, 2009

Eight children were taken to hospital on Friday after being struck by a car in Suffolk, England.

20 schoolchildren were out on an educational trip through the village of Worlingham in Suffolk, England at roughly 14:00 BST with a teacher and an assistant to supervise. They were being introduced to the local area when a driver lost control of a Nissan Note and ploughed into the group of children, who were eight and nine years old. The accident occurred near a church where a funeral was taking place. Eight pupils had to be taken to hospital. Two of the victims were transported from the crash scene by air-ambulance. Another person suffered from two broken legs. The teacher was also injured. One girl is thought to have a broken pelvis.

A spokeswoman for the paramedics said that three of the badly hurt children “went under the wheels of the car”. A 21-year-old man was also hurt. He was on his way to the funeral, which was for a person who had died in a road traffic accident. Mike Croft, who is the principal of Worlingham Middle School, said: “You could not think of anything worse than finding children like that. It’s not a day I want to repeat. When I got there, there was mayhem. It looked awful. Parents were informed as quickly as possible. Counsellors were called to the scene and subsequently attended the school.”

Andreas Djiakouris, supervisor of the paramedics, stated: “Every single one of our crews who were at the scene had their hands full from the minute they got there to the minute they left.” Three children are said to have been critically injured.

It is thought that the Nissan driver hit the group of pedestrians while trying to avoid other parked cars. A 40-year-old woman has been arrested on suspicion of dangerous driving.

Canada’s Don Valley West (Ward 25) city council candidates speak

Friday, November 3, 2006

On November 13, Torontonians will be heading to the polls to vote for their ward’s councillor and for mayor. Among Toronto’s ridings is Don Valley West (Ward 25). Three candidates responded to Wikinews’ requests for an interview. This ward’s candidates include John Blair, Robertson Boyle, Tony Dickins, Cliff Jenkins (incumbent), and Peter Kapsalis.

For more information on the election, read Toronto municipal election, 2006.

Caring For Your Teeth While Wearing The Invisalign In Clayton

byalex

Having a bright and beautiful smile is something that just about every person desires. For some people, following a good at-home dental care regimen, coupled with regular visits to the dentist, is enough to achieve these results. However, for some people, a little more effort is necessary to achieve these results, such as an Invisalign Clayton device.

An invisalign Clayton device is a dental appliance that helps to shift the pattern of teeth that are crooked or misaligned, into a more straight, or aligned, pattern. Although it serves the same purpose as traditional braces, with Invisalign braces there is no need to worry about large, or abnormal, metal braces being visible to others, because they are clear. Should you decide to go this route, here are just a few tips to help you care for your teeth.

Keep Up the Routine

One of the best things you can do to protect your teeth while wearing Clayton NC invisalign is to keep up your dental care routine. Although this device is worn to improve the health and appearance of your teeth, it is important that you continue to care for your teeth, to achieve the best results. Ensure that you are brushing twice each day, along with flossing for the best result.

Visit the Dentist

Another thing you want to ensure you are doing, when it comes to invisalign Clayton is visiting the dentist. Depending on how long you have to wear the device, you might be required to visit the dentist several times for adjustments. During these visits the dental provider will examine your teeth to ensure that the device is working properly and make any necessary adjustments to help you achieve the best results.

Don’t Eat with the Aligners

Unlike traditional braces, you can’t eat when you have the invisalign Clayton device inside your mouth. Failing to remove the device before eating, can cause significant damage to the device. When you eat with the aligners in your mouth, small food particles can get trapped inside. Overtime these small particles will not only develop a very foul odor, but they can also cause bacteria to grow. Continuing to wear the bacteria filled device can cause the bacteria to spread onto your teeth and cause damage.

UK minor faces charges for calling Scientology ‘cult’ at protest

Wednesday, May 21, 2008

News media in the United Kingdom are reporting that a boy under the age of 18 was served with a court summons by City of London Police because he held a placard calling Scientology a “cult” at a peaceful protest on May 10. Human rights activists have criticized the decision to issue the 15-year-old the summons as an affront to freedom of speech, and representatives for the City of London Police force explained the actions of the police.

Individuals from the group Anonymous were protesting Scientology in the fourth protest in as many months, as part of the anti-Scientology movement Project Chanology. The Project Chanology movement began when the Church of Scientology attempted to get a leaked Scientology promotional video featuring Tom Cruise removed from websites YouTube and Gawker.com.

Members of Anonymous were motivated by the actions of the Church of Scientology, and bombarded Scientology websites and were successful in taking some of them down. Anonymous later changed tactics towards legal measures, and held international protests against Scientology on February 10, March 15, April 12, and most recently May 10.

At the May 10 protest, the 15-year-old boy was present and held up a placard which stated: “Scientology is not a religion, it is a dangerous cult,” with a mention at the bottom of the sign to the anti-Scientology website Xenu.net. He attended the protest held outside the Church of Scientology building on Queen Victoria Street, near St Paul’s Cathedral in London. In a post made by the boy on the anti-Scientology website Enturbulation.org, he stated: “Within five minutes of arriving I was told by a member of the police that I was not allowed to use that word, and that the final decision would be made by the inspector.” The website describes itself as “A Source for Information on Dianetics and the Scientology Organization”. Using the pseudonym “EpicNoseGuy” at the Enturbulation.org message board, the boy goes on to describe how he was “strongly advised” by police to remove the placard.

City of London Police cited section five of the Public Order Act 1986 to the boy, which deals with “harassment, alarm or distress“. In response, the boy cited a 1984 judgment given by Mr. Justice Latey in the Family Division of the High Court of Justice of Her Majesty’s Courts of Justice of England and Wales, in which Latey called Scientology a “cult” and said it was “corrupt, sinister and dangerous”. In the actual 1984 judgment made by Judge Latey, he stated: “Scientology is both immoral and socially obnoxious. […] In my judgement it is corrupt, sinister and dangerous. […] It is dangerous because it is out to capture people, especially children and impressionable young people, and indoctrinate and brainwash them so that they become the unquestioning captives and tools of the cult, withdrawn from ordinary thought, living and relationships with others.” According to the boy’s post at Enturbulation.org, the City of London Police told him he had 15 minutes to remove the sign in question. He was given a court summons by the police about a half-hour later, and his sign was removed and taken by the police as evidence.

I am going to fight this and not take it down because I believe in freedom of speech.

In videos of the May 10 protest posted to YouTube, City of London Police can be seen telling protesters not to use the word “cult” in their signs. Protesters discussed the issue with police and stated that they had checked with lawyers and verified that criticizing religion was a valid form of protest. The police warned protesters that if they violated police instructions regarding usage of signs “you will be prosecuted”. A female police officer read a form statement to the 15-year-old and stated: “I’ve been asked, if you could remove it [the sign] by 11:30, if not then I’ll have to come back and either summons you or arrest you.” The boy read Mr. Justice Latey’s 1984 judgment to the police, and then said: “I’m not going to take this sign down.” He told fellow protesters: “If I don’t take the word ‘cult’ down, here [holding up his sign], I will be either, I think, most likely arrested or [given] a summons. I am going to fight this and not take it down because I believe in freedom of speech, besides which I’m only fifteen.”

After the boy was given a summons one of the protesters asked a member of the City of London Police force: “Are we allowed to say Justice Latey says Scientology is a cult?”, to which the police officer responded: “I’ve already had this discussion with people. Direct quotes by individuals, I haven’t got a problem with.”

This barmy prosecution makes a mockery of Britain’s free speech traditions.

“This barmy prosecution makes a mockery of Britain’s free speech traditions. After criminalising the use of the word ‘cult’, perhaps the next step is to ban the words ‘war’ and ‘tax’ from peaceful demonstrations?” said Liberty director Shami Chakrabarti in a statement in The Guardian. The boy has appealed for help in order to fight the potential charges and possible legal action from the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS).

Ian Haworth of the United Kingdom-based Cult Information Centre also commented on the actions of the City of London Police to The Guardian, saying: “This is an extraordinary situation. If it wasn’t so serious it would be farcical. The police’s job is to protect and serve. Who is being served and who is being protected in this situation? I find it very worrying.”

News of the summons issued to the UK minor has received significant attention on the Internet, hitting the front pages of websites Slashdot, Digg, and Boing Boing on Wednesday. The story has also been discussed in hundreds of blog postings, including sites related to the tech-sector and others related to civil liberties.

City of London police had received complaints about demonstrators using the words ‘cult’ and ‘Scientology kills’ during protests against the Church of Scientology on Saturday 10 May.

In a statement given to publications including The Guardian and The Register, a representative for the City of London Police explained the rationale for the summons: “City of London police had received complaints about demonstrators using the words ‘cult’ and ‘Scientology kills’ during protests against the Church of Scientology on Saturday 10 May. Following advice from the Crown Prosecution Service some demonstrators were warned verbally and in writing that their signs breached section five of the Public Order Act 1986. One demonstrator, a juvenile, continued to display a placard despite police warnings and was reported for an offence under section five. A file on the case will be sent to the CPS.”

“City of London Police upholds the right to demonstrate lawfully, but we have to balance that with the rights of all sections of the community not to be alarmed, distressed or harassed as a result of others’ actions,” said City of London Chief Superintendent Rob Bastable in a statement given to The Register and The Daily Telegraph. Unlike the City of London Police, the Metropolitan Police Service (the territorial police force responsible for Greater London excluding the City of London) has not raised an issue with protesters using the word “cult”, according to Londonist.

… if we receive a file we will review it in the normal way according to the code for crown prosecutors.

A spokesman for the CPS told The Guardian that they did not give City of London Police specific instruction about the boy’s protest sign. The spokesman said that the CPS gave the City of London Police “general advice” about the laws governing protests and “religiously aggravated crime”, but did not give advice about this specific case. “… if we receive a file we will review it in the normal way according to the code for crown prosecutors,” said the CPS spokesman.

The City of London Police has faced controversy in the past for its close association with the Church of Scientology. When the City of London Scientology building opened in 2006, City of London Chief Superintendent Kevin Hurley praised Scientology in an appearance as guest speaker at the building’s opening ceremony. Ken Stewart, another of the City of London’s chief superintendents, has also appeared in a video praising Scientology. According to The Guardian over 20 officers for the City of London Police have accepted gifts from the Church of Scientology including tickets to film premieres, lunches and concerts at police premises. Janet Kenyon-Laveau, spokeswoman for the Church of Scientology in the UK, told The Guardian that the relationship between the City of London Police and Scientology was mutually beneficial, and said that Scientologists conducted clean-up campaigns in urban areas affected by drug use problems. A City of London Police spokesman released a statement in November 2006 saying: “We are conducting a review to ensure that all members of staff are aware of the force policy on accepting hospitality and to assess whether clarification or amendment of this policy is necessary.”

Each of the Project Chanology international protests against Scientology has had a theme: the February protest called attention to the birthday of Lisa McPherson, who died under controversial circumstances while under the care of Scientology, the March protest was arranged to take place two days after Scientology founder L. Ron Hubbard‘s birthday, the April protest highlighted the Church of Scientology’s disconnection policy, and the May protest highlighted the Scientology practice of “Fair Game” and took place one day after the anniversary of the publication of Hubbard’s book Dianetics: The Modern Science of Mental Health. Another international protest is planned for June 14, and will highlight the Church of Scientology’s elite “Sea Organization” or “Sea Org”.

 This story has updates See No prosecution for UK minor who called Scientology a ‘cult’ 

Britney Spears fired by management company

Tuesday, September 18, 2007

The Firm, a company which pop singer Britney Spears hired to manage her career just over one month ago, no longer wishes to manage Spears, and has terminated the services they were providing her to promote her new record.

“We have terminated our professional relationship with Britney Spears. We believe she is enormously talented, but current circumstances have prevented us from properly doing our job,” said the company in a statement to the media. Jeff Kwatinetz was the manager for Spears. It is not yet known what circumstances caused the company to sever their ties with Spears.

Spears is releasing a new album, scheduled to be put on shelves in November, and her record label, Jive Records, has stated that the recent incident will not delay the release of her record.

“The label does not comment on artist/management relations. We’re gearing up for a Nov. 13 album release date,” said the record label in a statement to the media.

Federer beats Nishikori in Australian Open’s fourth round

Monday, January 23, 2017

Yesterday, Swiss tennis player Roger Federer defeated Japanese player and current world number five Kei Nishikori in the Australian Open’s fourth round. 17th ranked Federer is to play against 50th ranked Mischa Zverev in Zverev’s first ever Grand Slam quarter-final.

Nishikori won the first set 7–6; he scored five aces in the entire match. Federer committed eighteen unforced errors in the first set which lasted for 57 minutes. Four-time Australian Open champion Roger Federer made a comeback in the second set, winning it 6–4. He served 24 aces in the entire match. He went on to claim the third set in just 26 minutes, winning it 6–1. Nishikori levelled in the fourth set 6–4, winning one break point, but Federer was the better of the two in the last set.

Federer won 29 net points out of 44. Nishikori won just 19 out of 30. Federer won seven out of eighteen break points, Nishikori registering three. After winning the match, Federer said, “I thought it can’t get any worse from there. It was hard not to win that first set after all the effort but it paid off in the end. This is a huge win for me in my career.” The 35-year-old Federer was unable to compete in competitive tournaments following a knee injury in last year’s Wimbledon and had arthroscopic knee surgery.

Seventeen-time Grand Slam event winner Federer has emerged as the winner at the Rod Laver Arena on four occasions, in 2004, 2006, 2007, and 2010. His compatriot and winner of the 2014 edition of the tournament Stan Wawrinka is to face French player Jo-Wilfried Tsonga in the quarter-finals.

David Goffin became the first Belgian to reach Australian Open’s Quarter Final after defeating Austrian player Dominic Thiem 5–7 7–6 6–2 6–2. US player Coco Vandeweghe defeated women’s number one and last year’s winner Angelique Kerber in two straight sets 6–2 and 6–3, celebrating the victory with a dab.

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Planning A Cremation Service In Deltona Fl

byAlma Abell

We have probably all seen too many TV and movie funerals which, somehow, all seem to have been filmed in a cemetery beside a freshly dug grave into which a casket is lowered, everyone is dressed in black and either weeping, or with a very fixed face, as a pastor of some sorts reads from a big bible. It can happen like this in real life but it is far from normal. One important difference is that more people these days are opting for a cremation rather than internment in a cemetery or graveyard.

At A Cremation, We Do Not Stand Around in the Crematory To Watch The Burning

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However, the deceased person being cremated will, almost certainly, still have a funeral. This will usually conducted as a religious service or rites; depending upon the inclinations of the deceased and those who survive them. The service can be held at a place remote from the crematory but choosing a funeral home that has both a chapel and a crematory is usually preferred; if only for the convenience of the mourners. When planning a Cremation Service In Deltona FL, the first step is the selection of the place where it will be held. The availability and desire for a visitation room should also be taken into account at this point.

The Funeral Both Celebrates The Life Of The Departed & Mourns The Passing

Once the funeral home has been selected, one can deal with the details of the service. If the deceased did not pre-plan his own funeral; then, someone with good knowledge of the deceased should make sure that the funeral home is provided with some highlights of the life that is now over and past; this will aid the speeches and tributes during the service and can also form the basis of the obituary. The funeral home will also need details concerning the religious aspects; particularly if they are to arrange for a minister, parson or similar to conduct the service.

Then there will be the question of how many mourners are expected to attend; will transportation be required, who will be the chief mourners and will any pall bearers come from the mourners or be provided by the Cremation Service in Deltona FL? Will there be a gathering afterwards; where and what will be served at it? Are the ashes to be scattered or preserved in an urn?

These are but a few of the arrangements that have to be made. When you are in a time of recent bereavement and grief, it is probably better to put as much of the planning into the hands of an, as good as possible, Cremation Service In Deltona FL.

For tasteful cremation service for Deltona, FL, one should contact the Baldauff Family Funeral Home and Crematory. They have an excellent reputation and do have both a chapel and a crematory at their Orange City location. Click here to learn more.