Nationwide counselling service could fit in a large
June 21, 2008
Nationwide counselling service could fit in a large elevator
Got a call from Whats Up today. They wanted some money so that they can run their counselling service for kids who ring up about child abuse, questions on sexual orientation and the like. The service is sponsored by Telecom and the Yellow Pages.
I rung them up to see how long that it would take to answer their phone. I waited 15 minutes as all their “trained counsellors were busy”, the ansaphone said in a hip cool voice.
All three of them.
Nationwide.
London Aware - Event - The Future
June 21, 2008
London Aware - Event - The Future
UK London Aware - Event Information - Guest Speakers:
Nutritionist Yvonne Bishop-Weston will be celebrity guest speaker talking about the future of health at London Aware at the Barbican. Appearing with the inventor of the world’s first wind up radio Trevor Baylis she will talk about the bleak prospects for future health unless logical practical strategies are put into place. She will suggest solutions such as moving farming reliance of livestock to one more reliant on sustainably grown superfoods such as hempseed and algae.
SUNDAY 11TH MAY Room 1
15:00 THE FUTURE:
Tomorrow’s sustainable world
CHAIRED BY Chit Chong - The Green Party
Mike Grenville - Transition Towns
Trevor Baylis - OBE Inventor
Yvonne Bishop-Weston - Foods for Life
Polly Higgins - TREC
Foods for Life OFFER : Quote IT241 to get 2 tickets for the price of one. BOGOF - Buy one get one free.
Assassins Aim at Zimbabwe Opposition - New York Times
June 21, 2008
Assassins Aim at Zimbabwe Opposition - New York Times Assassins Aim at Zimbabwe Opposition
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New York Times -
Tsvangirayi Mukwazhi/AP The killing of scores of opposition party workers has turned funerals, like that of Tonderai Ndira, in Harare, into political rallies.
A stolen victory would finally damn Mugabe
Morgan Tsvangirai urged to quit Zimbabwe poll
Ellen Gives Portia Pink Diamonds for 'Dream Wedding' - People Magazine Ellen Gives Portia Pink Diamonds for 'Dream Wedding'
KIMA CBS 29
People Magazine -
By Shruti Dhalwala Ellen DeGeneres gave Portia de Rossi a glittering ring with pink diamonds for their upcoming wedding that will air in part on DeGeneres's talk show.
Ellen DeGeneres Shows Portia De Rossi De Bling
Ellen DeGeneres, 'Rachael Ray' share talk Emmys
Midwest floodwaters cresting, recovery under way - Reuters Midwest floodwaters cresting, recovery under way
Peninsula On-line
Reuters -
By Nick Carey HANNIBAL, Missouri (Reuters) - The Mississippi River's crest rolled downstream on Friday, submerging small towns and some of the US Midwest's most fertile farm fields with a relentless flow as people and industry struggled to cope with …
Call for Change Ignored, Levees Remain Patchy
Aging levee poses threat to impoverished city
Georgia tomatoes in limbo amid salmonella scare - Atlanta Journal Constitution
June 21, 2008
Georgia tomatoes in limbo amid salmonella scare - Atlanta Journal Constitution Georgia tomatoes in limbo amid salmonella scare
CBC.ca
Atlanta Journal Constitution -
By JEFFRY SCOTT Georgia farmers are watching the clock tick this weekend as their first harvest of the season closes out with boxes of tomatoes sitting unshipped because of the salmonella scare.
Mexico applauds US decision to clear some of its tomatoes in …
Probe Heads to Florida, Mexico
UPDATE 2-Busch family member backs 'strong' Anheuser-Busch - Reuters UPDATE 2-Busch family member backs 'strong' Anheuser-Busch
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Reuters -
By Martinne Geller NEW YORK, June 21 (Reuters) - Andrew D. Busch, a nonemployee member of Anheuser-Busch Cos Inc's (BUD.N: Quote, Profile, Research) founding Busch family, said on Saturday that he supports the US brewer's efforts to remain "a strong …
Horselovers bridle at InBev offer
Busch Family Member Supports InBev Offer
River rises again, along with worries in Mo., Ill. - The Associated Press River rises again, along with worries in Mo., Ill.
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The Associated Press -
FOLEY, Mo. (AP) - Amid the battle to hold back the swollen Mississippi River, some towns in northeastern Missouri and Illinois got an unwelcome surprise Saturday as river levels rose higher than projected.
Video: Flood Waters Inch Near St. Louis Monument
The Sun - Celebrity’s faces
June 21, 2008
The Sun - Celebrity’s faces
The Sun - Celebrity faces
It’s a bit of a double edged sword commenting in The Sun (even apart from the dreadful misquotes). It could be the end of a glittering career. However never afraid to tell it like it is and speak her mind London Nutritionist Yvonne Bishop-Weston did it anyway. You’re a celebrity and it’s your own fault if you are looking haggard you’ve been obcessively dieting for over 20 years! (more or less)
Totally fearless treading where other nutritionists fear to tread. Read More in The Sun Online
“I’m uncomfortable being referred to as a celebrity nutritionist” said Yvonne Bishop-Weston. “I think it detracts from the day to day business of getting people fit and well. I’d much rather be well known for what I can do rather than who I know”
She is probably right to be wary. One of the problems of being labelled a ‘celebrity nutritionist’ is the a risk of getting dumped in the quack-box with Gillian Mckieth and Patrick Holford and having ‘Dr’ Ben ‘I have a huge chip on my shoulder’ Goldacre trying to piggyback your career.
McDonalds Faces Fine in New New York Law
At Fast-Food Outlets: Premature Sticker Shock for the Weight Conscious - New York Times
World’s eyes are on McDonalds to see if they comply with new laws put in place by New York that enforces restaurants to display calorie information.
The New York State Restaurant Association, went to court last week to try to block the changes. It argued that the rule was an infringement of the First Amendment, which prevents government messages being forced onto businesses.
However, the judge found that the new rules served the public interest by providing customers with accurate nutritional information.
The Department of Health stated that a district court judge has set Friday, April 25th as the new date for the law to go into effect.
The date the grace period ends has also been pushed to June 6.
If McDonalds don’t post calorie information by then there could be trouble.
Yvonne Bishop-Weston, Foods for Life nutritionist London says “Calories are just the tip of the fast food nutritional iceberg but it’s a good start. How can people make informed responsible decisions on their health if the information is kept from them? When we shop for groceries the information on basic nutrients is all there but when we eat out we are often choosing in the dark”
Mirror - McDonalds CEO Says UK is Ahead
Cubs Put Zambrano on DL With Shoulder Strain - ABC News
June 21, 2008
Cubs Put Zambrano on DL With Shoulder Strain - ABC News
Chicago Cubs pitcher Carlos Zambrano wipes his forehead after giving up four runs to the Tampa Bay Chicago Cubs pitcher Carlos Zambrano wipes his forehead after giving up four runs to the Tampa Bay Rays during the third inning of a baseball game Wednesday, June 18, 2008 in St. Petersburg, Fla
Bush says Democrats keep blocking his energy plans - Miami Herald
President Bush is accusing Democrats in Congress of blocking his energy proposals, saying they are partly to blame for high gasoline costs pinching Americans’ budgets. In his Saturday radio address, Bush urged Congress to lift its long-standing ban on offshore oil and gas drilling to increase U.S
Iran dismisses ‘attack by Israel’ - BBC Middle East
The head of the UN’s nuclear watchdog, Mohammed ElBaradei, meanwhile said an attack would put Iran on a “crash course” to building nuclear weapons and would turn the region “into a fireball”. He said he did not believe there was any “imminent risk” of proliferation by Iran given the current status
Judge limits secrecy bid in Calif. prison lawsuits - Miami Herald
A federal magistrate has rejected an attempt by the state to keep certain documents secret as courts decide whether to cap California’s overcrowded prison population. A special panel of three federal judges had already set a June 27 hearing to decide whether to go ahead with a November trial on a
Brown in Saudi to talk oil prices - BBC UK News
June 21, 2008
Brown in Saudi to talk oil prices - BBC UK News
Gordon Brown is to urge oil-rich nations to invest some of their trillions of dollars in profits into Britain’s nuclear power projects. The prime minister will fly to Jeddah in Saudi Arabia later in a bid to secure a “new deal” between oil producers and consumers in the West. Mr Brown said he wants
Iran dismisses ‘attack by Israel’ - BBC Middle East
The head of the UN’s nuclear watchdog, Mohammed ElBaradei, meanwhile said an attack would put Iran on a “crash course” to building nuclear weapons and would turn the region “into a fireball”. He said he did not believe there was any “imminent risk” of proliferation by Iran given the current status
Model Naomi Campbell says sorry to police, but not British Airways - KATC 3
LONDON (AP) - Naomi Campbell says she’s sorry for assaulting two police officers during an “air rage” incident at Heathrow Airport in London. But she’s refusing to apologize to British Airways and is accusing the airline of racism. The supermodel was sentenced to 200 hours of community service for
Cubs Put Zambrano on DL With Shoulder Strain - ABC News
Chicago Cubs pitcher Carlos Zambrano wipes his forehead after giving up four runs to the Tampa Bay Chicago Cubs pitcher Carlos Zambrano wipes his forehead after giving up four runs to the Tampa Bay Rays during the third inning of a baseball game Wednesday, June 18, 2008 in St. Petersburg, Fla
Bush says Democrats keep blocking his energy plans - Miami Herald
June 21, 2008
Bush says Democrats keep blocking his energy plans - Miami Herald
President Bush is accusing Democrats in Congress of blocking his energy proposals, saying they are partly to blame for high gasoline costs pinching Americans’ budgets. In his Saturday radio address, Bush urged Congress to lift its long-standing ban on offshore oil and gas drilling to increase U.S
McCain praises NAFTA in lively defense of pact (31) - Houston Chronicle
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Clinton, Obama could help each other financially - Chicago Tribune
WASHINGTON - Hillary Rodham Clinton needs Barack Obama’s donors to help retire her sizable debt. Obama, who’s forgoing public funds for the general election, could use her donors to boost his ample fundraising. The two former Democratic presidential rivals filed their May fundraising reports Friday
Iran dismisses ‘attack by Israel’ - BBC Middle East
The head of the UN’s nuclear watchdog, Mohammed ElBaradei, meanwhile said an attack would put Iran on a “crash course” to building nuclear weapons and would turn the region “into a fireball”. He said he did not believe there was any “imminent risk” of proliferation by Iran given the current status
Beasiswa S2: MBA Scholarships at University of Nicosia, Cyprus
June 21, 2008
Beasiswa S2: MBA Scholarships at University of Nicosia, Cyprus
The Government of the Republic of Cyprus will award up to 5 scholarships for students from Indonesia for excellent university Nicosia MBA program.
University of Nicosia is the largest private university in Cyprus with established reputations to quality education and recently received a “committed to excellence” award from the European Foundation for Quality Management (EFQM).
MBA program is one of the most offered in Cyprus and the Eastern Mediterranean Region and in the field, accredited CEEA, Cyprus Ministry of Education and KYSATS. Business School is a member of AACSB - International Association for the Advance Collegiate Schools of Business.
University of Nicosia MBA specialization:
* Management
* Marketing
* Finance
* MIS (management information systems)
Students whose first degree is not related to the business may be asked to take up to 3 Foundation courses.
The scholarship is granted for one year and will include:
1) € 10.252 tuition fees
2) One ticket (up to € 770)
3) € 683 monthly allowance
4) € 68 arrival allowance
5) € 51 departure allowance
6) € 185 for the purchase of health insurance
7) € 34 Cost of authorization student
€ 46 Cost of medical tests, needed to resolve student
9) € 427 textbook allowance
The procedure for applying for scholarships MBA
1. The applicant must produce the next set of documents:
1) A University of Nicosia MBA survey
2) officially confirmed Bachelor Degree mark sheets
3) officially certified copy of Bachelor’s Degree
4) officially confirmed magistracy mark sheet
5) officially certified copy of Master’s Degree
6) 2 letters
7) Proof of knowledge of English
Curriculum Vitae
9) officially certified copy of the passport (valid for a period of not less than two years)
10) 4 photos
11) officially certified copy of good conduct police report
12) A copy of the analysis of blood for syphilis, HIV and hepatitis B
13) A copy of chest X-Ray report
14) * Approval Form, which is officially signed and stamped
* Approval form must be filled in by officials from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs or other government body that approved by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
(Please note that documents, which must be formally confirmed to be undertaken for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs for certification.)
2. The above documents along with the signed approval forms should be submitted to:
Deadline: June 30, 2008
Honorary Consul of the Republic of Cyprus-Jakarta
Mr. Hardjuni SH
Menara Sudirman B 7 Floor
JI. Menara Sudirman Kav. 60
Jakarta 12190
Tel.: 006221 5226837-39, 0062 816739877 (mobile)
Fax.: 006221 5226829, 006221 5227753
E-mail address: hdh@cbn.net.id
All applications should reach Honorary Consul to June 30, 2008.
Download approval forms: click here
Student Plagiarism in an Online World: Problems and Solutions
Student Plagiarism in an Online World: Problems and Solutions
Edited By: Tim S. Roberts, Central Queensland University, Australia
ISBN: 978-1-59904-801-7 / Hard Cover / Publisher:
Information Science Reference / Pub Date: December 2007 /
Pages: 320 / List Price: US$180.00 / US$ 132.00 E-Version
Free Access to the Online Version When Your Library Purchases a Print Copy
Description:Twenty years ago, plagiarism was seen as an isolated misdemeanor, restricted to a small group of students. Today it is widely recognized as a ubiquitous, systemic issue, compounded by the accessibility of content in the virtual environment.
Student Plagiarism in an Online World: Problems and Solutions describes the legal and ethical issues surrounding plagiarism, the tools and techniques available to combat the spreading of this problem, and real-life situational examples to further the understanding of the scholars, practitioners, educators, and instructional designers who will find this book an invaluable resource.
[http://www.igi-pub.com/reference/details.asp?ID=7031]
Topics Covered:
Alternatives to plagiarism
Assessing textual plagiarism
Assignments that support original work
Blogging and plagiarism
Contract cheating
Contributing factors to online plagiarism
Controlling plagiarism
Educating students
Information revolution
Lecturer attitudes toward plagiarism
Plagiarism and international students
Plagiarism and the community college
Plagiarism as an ethical issue
Plagiarism detection systems
Plagiarism prevention
Plagiarism-related behaviors
Student perspective of plagiarism
Unintentional plagiarism
Writing as a developmental skill
[http://www.igi-pub.com/reference/details.asp?ID=7031&v=topicsCovered]
Table of Contents:
Section I: Some Groundwork
Chapter I: Student Plagiarism in an Online World: An Introduction Tim S. Roberts, Central Queensland University, Australia
Chapter II: A Student Perspective of Plagiarism Craig Zimitat, Griffith University, Australia
Chapter III: Controlling Plagiarism: A Study of Lecturer Attitudes Erik J. Eriksson, Umeå University, Sweden Kirk P. H. Sullivan, Umeå University, Sweden
Section II: Two Particular Case Studies
Chapter IV: Dealing with Plagiarism as an Ethical Issue Barbara Cogdell, University of Glasgow, UK Dorothy Aidulis, University of Glasgow, UK
Chapter V: Working Together to Educate Students Frankie Wilson, Brunel University, UK Kate Ippolito, Brunel University, UK
Section III: EFL and International Students
Chapter VI: EFL Students: Factors Contributing to Online Plagiarism Teresa Chen, California State University, USA Nai-Kuang Teresa Ku, California State University, USA
Chapter VII: International Students: A Conceptual Framework for Dealing with Unintentional Plagiarism Ursula McGowan, The University of Adelaide, Australia
Chapter VIII: International Students and Plagiarism Detection Systems: Detecting Plagiarism, Copying, or Learning? Lucas D. Introna, Lancaster University Management School, UK Niall Hayes, Lancaster University Management School, UK
Section IV: Two Specific Issues
Chapter IX: Plagiarism and the Community College Teri Thomson Maddox, Jackson State Community College, USA
Chapter X: The Phenomena of Contract Cheating Thomas Lancaster, Birmingham City University, UK Robert Clarke, Birmingham City University, UK
Section V: Prevention is Better than Cure
Chapter XI: Prevention is Better than Cure: Addressing Cheating and Plagiarism Based on the IT Student Perspective Martin Dick, RMIT University, Australia Judithe Sheard, Monash University, Australia Maurie Hasen, Monash University, Australia
Chapter XII: Plagiarism, Instruction, and Blogs Michael Hanrahan, Bates College, USA
Chapter XIII: Minimizing Plagiarism by Redesigning the Learning Environment and Assessment Madhumita Bhattacharya, Athabasca University, Canada and Massey University, New Zealand Lone Jorgensen, Massey University, New Zealand
Chapter XIV: Expect Originality! Using Taxonomies to Structure Assignments that Support Original Work Janet Salmons, Vision2Lead, Inc., USA
Section VI: Two Looks to the Future
Chapter XV: Substantial, Verbatim, Unattributed, Misleading: Applying Criteria to Assess Textual Plagiarism Wilfried Decoo, Brigham Young University, USA and University of Antwerp, Belgium
Chapter XVI: Students and the Internet: The Dissolution of Boundaries Jon R. Ramsey, University of California, Santa Barbara, USA
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Preface
[http://www.igi-pub.com/reference/details.asp?ID=7031&v=preface]
Introduction
[http://www.igi-pub.com/downloads/excerpts/reference/IGR4674_Le4VKS5ELI.pdf]
Contributors
[http://www.igi-pub.com/reference/details.asp?ID=7031&v=contributors]
Brochure
[http://www.igi-pub.com/downloads/pdf/Roberts_brochure.pdf]
Thank you!
June 21, 2008
Thank you!
Breaking News: Reade Seligmann to attend Brown University.
We are sorry that Duke is losing such a fine young man and the embodiment of all that is good about Duke students. However, we understand completely and want only the best for him. We know that other excellent schools reached out to Reade even while he was under indictment. It is a disgrace that his own school, Duke University, did nothing to try and keep him even after he was exonerated.
Thank you
Congratulations to the Duke Men’s and Women’s lacrosse teams for outstanding seasons! It was not a Hollywood ending, but we hope with time you can look back and appreciate all you accomplished this season. It was something amazing.
We love you and have always been proud of the success you achieved as people in the things that matter most: confronting the overwhelming challenges presented to you by life itself. The success you achieved on the field was equally remarkable and just icing on the cake, very sweet icing indeed.
Thank you for a thrilling ride this season!
