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Adani engineering contractor GHD pushed into 'crisis mode', say some staff, after protests over Carmichael coal mine involvement

Leaks from one of Adani's most significant contractors for its Carmichael coal mine, engineering firm GHD, show it has been rocked by internal dissent and management has been bombarded with complaints and questions about its work on the mine.




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Lim Seng Quantum 1 launch

A self-funded engineer was 12 kilometres short of his goal of reaching space at a recent attempt in the middle of Australia's Outback.



  • 783 ABC Alice Springs
  • alicesprings
  • Science and Technology:Astronomy (Space):All
  • Science and Technology:Astronomy (Space):Space Exploration
  • Science and Technology:Astronomy (Space):Spacecraft
  • Australia:NT:Alice Springs 0870

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Mr Lim Seng enters the Quantum 1 space capsule



  • 783 ABC Alice Springs
  • alicesprings
  • Science and Technology:All:All
  • Science and Technology:Astronomy (Space):Space Exploration
  • Science and Technology:Astronomy (Space):Spacecraft
  • Australia:NT:Alice Springs 0870

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Pre launch in the middle of the Central Australian Outback, Mr Lim Seng overseas the last minute preparations



  • 783 ABC Alice Springs
  • alicesprings
  • Science and Technology:Astronomy (Space):All
  • Science and Technology:Astronomy (Space):Space Exploration
  • Science and Technology:Astronomy (Space):Spacecraft
  • Australia:NT:Alice Springs 0870

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Lim Seng ready for take-off

A self-funded engineer was 12 kilometres short of his goal of reaching space at a recent attempt in the middle of Australia's Outback.



  • 783 ABC Alice Springs
  • alicesprings
  • Science and Technology:Astronomy (Space):All
  • Science and Technology:Astronomy (Space):Space Exploration
  • Science and Technology:Astronomy (Space):Spacecraft
  • Australia:NT:Alice Springs 0870

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Lim Seng on Quantum 1 attempts dream of being the first Singaporean to the edge of space

A self-funded entrepreneur has failed in his attempt to become the first Singaporean to reach the edge of space after launching his capsule from the Australian outback.




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Cyclist safety laws coming to Northern Territory a 'challenge' for truck drivers, association says

A road transport group says it will be difficult for truck drivers to give cyclists a wider berth, as required by new rules coming to the Territory.




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The Top End is on the front line of Australia's most severe climate challenges




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Strong winds flip cars competing in the World Solar Challenge

A solar car competing in the World Solar Challenge has rolled over on the Stuart Highway, just north of Coober Pedy in South Australia. The driver has been released from hospital.




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Leading car at World Solar Challenge bursts into flames forcing team Vattenfall out of race

The leading car at the World Solar Challenge bursts into flames and is forced out of the race just south of Port Augusta. It follows three cars being blown off the road yesterday in strong winds.




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Santos strengthens hold on north Australian gas, buying $2 billion of production and exploration assets

Resources giant Santos is strengthening its grip on the north Australian gas sector, as it moves to secure billions of dollars worth of exploration and production investments in the Top End.




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'Doctors and engineers end up driving taxis': The uphill battle facing migrants to Australia

Manal Aqrawe is a doctor with more than 20 years of experience, but she can't get a job in Australia even outside medicine. Her story is sobering, but far from isolated.




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Canberra man jailed after sexually assaulting ex-partner, putting revenge porn in child's schoolbag

A Canberra man who sexually assaulted his former partner before creating nude posters of the woman and threatening to distribute them is jailed for at least 18 months.




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Scott Morrison references Engadine Maccas incident as Canberra's Midwinter Ball comes out from behind closed doors

The Canberra Press Gallery's Midwinter Ball is the political affair that would make headlines every year if it wasn't kept off the record. But this year the cone of silence has been lifted and the speeches are in the open for all to see.




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Qantas mid-air emergency as passengers watch propeller stop

Passengers on a regional Queensland flight describe the moment one of the propellers on a twin-engine plane stopped in mid-air.




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Dengue fever virtually eradicated from Far North Queensland, scientists say

Scientists say after running an eradication program for the past eight years, Far North Queensland can be declared free of dengue fever for the first time in more than 100 years.




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Great lengths

Meet the pool tourists of Australia who go to to great lengths in their quest to get wet.




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How the Tait twins overcame physical challenges to become international athletes

The Tait twins, Sara and Kristen, had a tough start. One was born with spina bifida, the other with two large holes in her heart. But that hasn't stopped either of them from becoming high achievers.





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Couple has second chance at love, tying the knot 60 years after their first engagement

Tom never gave up hope that he would be reunited with the lost fiancee of his youth, diligently attending their graduate reunion every 10 years in the hopes Judith would be there.




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EBE Technologies announces AI engine to maximise productivity

EBE Technologies has announced SHIPS Navigator, an artificial intelligence (AI) engine for process and content management.




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The new Datalogic Memor 20 combines Enterprise PDA strength with the user friendliness of a Smartphone

With its new Memor 20, Datalogic comments that it is launching a PDA that empowers users in retail, field services, logistic environments and healthcare with a device that combines the best features of a smartphone with the highest standards of enterprise level devices.




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Ride-share driver accused of running down passengers after argument has bail refused

A judge denies bail to an 18-year-old ride-share driver accused of getting into an argument with a group of passengers before ramming his car into two of them.




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Pilot and passenger from Queensland killed in light plane crash in South Australia

A pilot killed in a plane crash that also claimed the life of his passenger in South Australia's outback is a south Queensland businessman and horse stud owner.




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Who on Earth speaks English?

Have you ever wondered why everybody in the world doesn't speak the same language? Or at least why we don't all share a common second language? If we did, what language would it be? Listen to why Robert McCrum says that 'Globish', a version of English, is the world's second language. If you like this clip, listen to the full ABC RN documentary by clicking ‘Download Audio' at http://www.abc.net.au/radionational/programs/latenightlive/broken-english/3042354 




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The super strength of silkworm threads

A silkworm produces silk thread that is almost as strong as steel. Why does a silkworm need such a strong thread? Find out in this video. How is silk thread being used in medical science, and why is it better than using the polyester alternative? Can you think of other uses for silk thread?




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Pandemic Hampers Outreach To Voters Who Speak Limited Or No English

The in-person events that were the heart of voter outreach efforts have been put on hold. But Multnomah County election officials are still holding office hours, as they also go virtual.




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Woods, Mickelson offer VIP experiences through All In Challenge




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Forbes deems Penguins faithful most passionate NHL fans




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It’s a good day to be a welding engineer!

Report from 2011 OSU Welding Engineering graduate Kristen, who was hired just 2 months ago at SpaceX in Hawthorne, California, just outside of Los Angeles. As a sophomore switching into the Welding Engineering program at OSU, I never imagined that three years later I would be part of something incredible, with nationwide acclaim. But here […]




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Metro Early College High School Summer Intern with OSU Welding Engineering

My name is Connor, and I have been working as an intern in the Welding Engineering department at The Ohio State University this summer. I am currently a student at Metro Early College High School. During the school year, I had an internship at Battelle under a Materials Engineer/Tribologist there, Dr. Merriman, and he was the one who originally got […]




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De La Hoya corrects McGregor: 'I never challenged you'




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Stroman challenges NASCAR's Larson to post-career UFC fight




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IBM feature article: Cross-industry panels at CSUN 2013 address mobile accessibility challenges. Accessibility experts share their thoughts.

At the 28th Annual International Technology and Persons with Disabilities Conference California State University, Northridge (CSUN) conference, IBM brought together accessibility experts from government, major enterprise IT (information technology) providers, mobile OS (operating system) providers, mobile device providers, and industry standards efforts to bring focus and direction to addressing accessibility in one of the most liberating opportunities for people with disabilities in the last decade.




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Virtual Thinker? TikTok Challenge? UofL honors 2020 graduates with "digital-first" celebration

UofL honors 2020 graduates with "digital-first" celebrationPR NewswireLOUISVILLE, Ky., May 9, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- University of Louisville graduates celebrated by posting their dance moves on TikTok.





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Zheng CAI v. Diamond Hong, Inc.

(United States Federal Circuit) - Affirmed the decision of the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office’s decision cancelling registration of plaintiff’s trademark for a green tea product due to the likelihood of confusion with defendant’s registered mark.




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Express Oil Change, L.L.C. v. Mississippi Board of Licensure for Professional Engineers and Surveyors

(United States Fifth Circuit) - Held that the First Amendment's commercial speech protections entitled a company to operate automotive service centers under the name "Tire Engineers," even though a state board that licenses engineers objected to the use of the profession's occupational title. Reversed and rendered summary judgment in favor of the company, in this declaratory judgment action.




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Madcap England | Mens & Womens Mod & Retro Clothing

Men's & women's Mod clothing at Madcap England. Huge range of boating blazers, flares, racing jumpers, polos and dresses. Free UK delivery orders over £75.




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mdevils/typescript-exercises: A collection of challenging TypeScript exercises

The goal: Let everyone play with many different TypeScript features and get an overview of TypeScript capabilities and principles.




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Rebuilding our tech stack for a new Facebook.com - Facebook Engineering




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Polara Engineering Inc. v. Campbell Co.

(United States Federal Circuit) - Affirmed in part and vacated in part a patent infringement final judgment. Polara, a manufacturer of accessible pedestrian signal systems, filed suit against its competitor Campbell and prevailed after a trial on certain infringement claims. On appeal, the Federal Circuit affirmed the district court's denial of Campbell's JMOL motion but vacated the enhanced damages award and remanded for further proceedings.




eng

Zheng CAI v. Diamond Hong, Inc.

(United States Federal Circuit) - Affirmed the decision of the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office’s decision cancelling registration of plaintiff’s trademark for a green tea product due to the likelihood of confusion with defendant’s registered mark.




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US v. Seng Yong

(United States Ninth Circuit) - On an issue of first impression, addressed the standard for determining the voluntariness of guilty pleas obtained through offers of leniency for third parties. Held that a man's guilty plea was voluntary even if it was made in exchange for leniency for his son, in this prosecution involving the operation of an unlawful sports betting operation.



  • White Collar Crime
  • Criminal Law & Procedure

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Zheng CAI v. Diamond Hong, Inc.

(United States Federal Circuit) - Affirmed the decision of the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office’s decision cancelling registration of plaintiff’s trademark for a green tea product due to the likelihood of confusion with defendant’s registered mark.




eng

Universal Instruments Corp. v. Micro Systems Engineering, Inc.

(United States Second Circuit) - Held that a medical device manufacturer did not violate the intellectual property rights of a company it hired to help automate its quality testing process. The issue involved reuse of computer source code. Affirmed a JMOL.




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Eng v. Brown

(California Court of Appeal) - Affirming the entry of judgment in favor of the defense following a jury trial alleging the breach of fiduciary duty in the operation of a seafood restaurant in San Diego because the partnership or joint venture was terminated when they incorporated the business and yet the claims were based on partnership or joint venture.




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OTR Wheel Engineering, Inc. v. West Worldwide Services, Inc.

(United States Ninth Circuit) - Affirmed a judgment of liability under the Lanham Act for reverse passing off. At trial, a jury found that a manufacturer of industrial tires had arranged to obtain a competing manufacturer's tires with the labels removed and used the tires to solicit business from one of the competitor's customers. The Ninth Circuit affirmed a judgment that these actions violated the Lanham Act, which prohibits conduct that would confuse consumers as to the origin, sponsorship, or approval of goods or services. The panel's opinion also addressed other issues including trade dress validity.




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Polara Engineering Inc. v. Campbell Co.

(United States Federal Circuit) - Affirmed in part and vacated in part a patent infringement final judgment. Polara, a manufacturer of accessible pedestrian signal systems, filed suit against its competitor Campbell and prevailed after a trial on certain infringement claims. On appeal, the Federal Circuit affirmed the district court's denial of Campbell's JMOL motion but vacated the enhanced damages award and remanded for further proceedings.




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People v. Varenga

(Court of Appeals of New York) - Conviction for assault in the second degree is affirmed and the court held that when a new rule is announced during the one-year grace period for filing a notice of appeal, a judgment becomes final 30 days after sentencing where a defendant does not file a timely direct appeal and does not move for leave to file a late notice of appeal under CPL 460.30 (1).



  • Criminal Law & Procedure