Queensland parents have been slow to adopt front-mounted bicycle seats for children despite them being the safest option. Only 1 in 100 customers purchase these seats due to a perception they are less safe than rear-mounted seats. However, bicycle safety experts say front seats provide children with a more stable ride and allow parents to engage with and guide children more easily. While already popular in Europe, the seats are gaining approval in Australia through new safety standards and procedures.
This document discusses the growing dangers of in-line skating, especially for children. It reports that the Consumer Product Safety Commission projected 83,000 serious skating injuries in 2008, over double the previous year. Children under 15 accounted for 60% of injuries, with head injuries being the most disabling. The article advocates for safety education and protective gear like helmets certified to bicycle safety standards. It introduces a new Safety on Wheels program promoting safe skating practices and gear to help reduce injuries.
This document discusses injuries related to in-line skating. It notes that injuries from in-line skating have more than doubled in recent years, with children under 15 accounting for 60% of injuries. The most common injuries are wrist fractures, followed by head injuries. It emphasizes the importance of wearing protective gear like helmets to reduce injuries and promotes a safety education program.
This document discusses the growing issue of in-line skating injuries. It reports that in 2008, 83,000 serious in-line skating injuries were projected, more than double the amount in 2007. Children under 15 account for 60% of these injuries, with the most common being wrist fractures followed by elbow and head injuries. The document advocates for safety education and protective gear like helmets to help reduce injuries, and promotes a Safety on Wheels program to increase awareness.
This document discusses safety issues related to inline skating. It reports that the Consumer Product Safety Commission projected 83,000 serious inline skating injuries in 2008, more than double the previous year. Children under 15 accounted for 60% of injuries. Head injuries were a major concern, with a projection of 7,000 head injuries from inline skating in 2008. The document advocates for wearing protective gear like helmets that are certified to safety standards to reduce injuries.
The document discusses safety issues related to in-line skating. It notes that in-line skating injuries have more than doubled from 2007 to 2008, with over 83,000 injuries projected for 2008. Children under 15 account for 60% of injuries. Head injuries are considered very dangerous. The author's organization, Ride Safe, has expanded their safety program to include in-line skating safety gear and education in addition to bicycling safety. They encourage purchasing protective gear to reduce injuries.
This document discusses safety issues related to inline skating. It reports that the Consumer Product Safety Commission projected 83,000 serious inline skating injuries in 2008, more than double the previous year. Children under 15 accounted for 60% of injuries. Head injuries were a major concern, with a projection of 7,000 head injuries in 2008. The document advocates for wearing helmets certified to bicycle safety standards in order to help reduce injuries.
This document discusses the growing popularity and risks of in-line skating. It notes that injuries from in-line skating more than doubled from 2007 to 2008, with most injuries being fractures to the wrists, elbows or lower arms. Head injuries are also common, with projections of over 7,000 head injuries in 2008. The document promotes using properly certified helmets and other safety gear to reduce risks from the sport. It describes the Ride Safe program's expansion to provide safety education and gear for in-line skating, similarly to their existing programs for bicycle safety.
This document discusses the growing safety issues associated with inline skating. It notes that the Consumer Product Safety Commission projected 83,000 serious inline skating injuries in 2008, more than double the previous year. Children under 15 accounted for 60% of these injuries, with head, wrist and arm fractures being common. The article recommends using helmets certified to bicycle safety standards and promotes a safety education program to reduce injuries.
This document discusses the growing dangers of in-line skating, especially for children. It reports that the Consumer Product Safety Commission projected 83,000 serious skating injuries in 2008, over double the previous year. Children under 15 accounted for 60% of injuries, with head injuries being the most disabling. The article advocates for safety education and protective gear like helmets certified to bicycle safety standards. It introduces a new Safety on Wheels program promoting safe skating practices and gear to help reduce injuries.
This document discusses injuries related to in-line skating. It notes that injuries from in-line skating have more than doubled in recent years, with children under 15 accounting for 60% of injuries. The most common injuries are wrist fractures, followed by head injuries. It emphasizes the importance of wearing protective gear like helmets to reduce injuries and promotes a safety education program.
This document discusses the growing issue of in-line skating injuries. It reports that in 2008, 83,000 serious in-line skating injuries were projected, more than double the amount in 2007. Children under 15 account for 60% of these injuries, with the most common being wrist fractures followed by elbow and head injuries. The document advocates for safety education and protective gear like helmets to help reduce injuries, and promotes a Safety on Wheels program to increase awareness.
This document discusses safety issues related to inline skating. It reports that the Consumer Product Safety Commission projected 83,000 serious inline skating injuries in 2008, more than double the previous year. Children under 15 accounted for 60% of injuries. Head injuries were a major concern, with a projection of 7,000 head injuries from inline skating in 2008. The document advocates for wearing protective gear like helmets that are certified to safety standards to reduce injuries.
The document discusses safety issues related to in-line skating. It notes that in-line skating injuries have more than doubled from 2007 to 2008, with over 83,000 injuries projected for 2008. Children under 15 account for 60% of injuries. Head injuries are considered very dangerous. The author's organization, Ride Safe, has expanded their safety program to include in-line skating safety gear and education in addition to bicycling safety. They encourage purchasing protective gear to reduce injuries.
This document discusses safety issues related to inline skating. It reports that the Consumer Product Safety Commission projected 83,000 serious inline skating injuries in 2008, more than double the previous year. Children under 15 accounted for 60% of injuries. Head injuries were a major concern, with a projection of 7,000 head injuries in 2008. The document advocates for wearing helmets certified to bicycle safety standards in order to help reduce injuries.
This document discusses the growing popularity and risks of in-line skating. It notes that injuries from in-line skating more than doubled from 2007 to 2008, with most injuries being fractures to the wrists, elbows or lower arms. Head injuries are also common, with projections of over 7,000 head injuries in 2008. The document promotes using properly certified helmets and other safety gear to reduce risks from the sport. It describes the Ride Safe program's expansion to provide safety education and gear for in-line skating, similarly to their existing programs for bicycle safety.
This document discusses the growing safety issues associated with inline skating. It notes that the Consumer Product Safety Commission projected 83,000 serious inline skating injuries in 2008, more than double the previous year. Children under 15 accounted for 60% of these injuries, with head, wrist and arm fractures being common. The article recommends using helmets certified to bicycle safety standards and promotes a safety education program to reduce injuries.
Este documento habla sobre la región de Ingham en Queensland, Australia. Describe que la región tiene ganado vacuno, caña de azúcar y pesca. También menciona la belleza natural de Wallaman Falls. Finalmente, señala que la región ofrece hospitalidad sin límites y que los emigrantes italianos y vascos que llegaron hace más de 50 años ahora forman parte de su población.
The document discusses H Ladders, an online platform for hiring in the hospitality industry. It aims to become the fastest growing job site in the sector by providing easy and efficient recruitment solutions. H Ladders currently has over 5000 jobs posted, 100,000 registered users, and grows its resume database by 5000 resumes daily. The hospitality industry is growing rapidly in India, supporting the need for H Ladders' services.
The document discusses the services provided by The COI Group to help plan meetings and events. Some key points discussed include:
- It can take a significant amount of time, from 100 hours to plan a meeting of 30-50 people up to 6-12 months to plan a large conference.
- The COI Group can save clients 2-6 months of planning time by taking care of initial stages like destination selection, proposal gathering, contracting, and budgets.
- Their services are provided at no cost to clients, as they receive commissions from hotels after events. This allows clients to save both time and money.
- The COI Group has over 40 years of hospitality experience and can assist with
Webinar: What We Know About School Shooters and Lessons for PreventionKeenanSolutions
Dr. Poland has been a responder to 13 different school shootings, including two in California. He is very dedicated to prevention and identifying the lessons that have been learned from school shootings. This webinar provides invaluable insight on these topics:
◦Prior concerning behaviors of the shooters and their mental health
◦Prior knowledge that some peers had of the attacks
◦A look at thought processes and motivations of school shooters
◦Identify the warning signs that were missed by parents, school and community personnel in previous school shootings
◦Understand the types of school shooters and learn strategies to prevent future shootings
The document contains various short phrases and sentences praising or encouraging different actions. It repeats the phrases "You are brilliant! You really take a cake!" and "Oh! Think it over!" and contains commands to "LABLE THE PICTURES" with different verbs like "skip", "go", "write", and "dance". It also contains responses like "Thank you!!!" "Nice of you!" and confirms or denies answers with "Sorry! You are wrong!" or "You are right!".
O fotógrafo Carl Warner cria cenários utilizando apenas alimentos, chamados de "foodscapes". Ele usa frutas, legumes e outros itens para representar paisagens como florestas, praias e cachoeiras. Warner passa horas procurando os alimentos perfeitos e faz fotos em mesas grandes para dar profundidade às cenas.
When Should I Consult a Real Estate Lawyer If I Am not Buying or Selling Prop...Sage Sepahi
Real estate lawyers can represent you when buying and selling property but there are also many other situations when you may need legal advice. Learn more about California real estate lawyer in this presentation.
The document discusses what a wiki is, describing it as a website that anyone can edit quickly and for free without needing special software. It explores using wikis in education by highlighting their ability to facilitate social interaction, collaboration, accountability and group work in a way that makes learning memorable. Potential fears about wikis are addressed, such as information being public, messy or wrong, as well as concerns over quality control, reliability and malicious posting. The benefits of wikis are said to include democratic and real-time editing, distributed authorship and open contributions across various visual media like text, movies and pictures.
1. The document discusses the 7 human energy centers known as chakras that are aligned along the spine. Each chakra is associated with a different bodily system and psychological function. The 7 chakras are the root, sacral, solar plexus, heart, throat, third eye, and crown chakra.
2. Maintaining balance across all the chakras is important for overall health and well-being. Different activities like breathing exercises, meditation, and yoga can help stimulate and balance energy flow across the chakras.
3. Imbalances in any of the chakras can lead to physical, mental or emotional issues that manifest in the corresponding body part or psychological
Be careful when rock climbing and don't go too deep into crevices as you may encounter animals. The document provides tips for safe beach activities, advising waiting an hour after eating before swimming, looking out for glass on beaches, and staying between red flags. Potential dangers are also noted, such as not swimming too far out to sea, swimming after eating, or going in the water if feeling dizzy. The instructions are provided for safety.
El documento describe las áreas peligrosas comúnmente mal interpretadas en la tomografía computarizada (CT) cerebral. Estas incluyen hemorragias intracraneales sutiles como hematomas subdurales pequeños en la convexidad o región parafalciforme, hemorragias subaracnoideas en la cisura silviana o cuernos occipitales, y contusiones frontales inferiores. El documento proporciona ejemplos de casos y recomendaciones para mejorar la detección de estas patologías, como el uso de ventanas anchas y reconstrucciones sag
Sondeo de opinión sobre la Cámara de Diputadosmarielany
El documento presenta los resultados de una investigación sobre la opinión pública respecto al trabajo de los diputados en México. La investigación incluyó una parte cualitativa que describe las funciones y situaciones escandalosas de los diputados, así como una parte cuantitativa que consistió en una encuesta en línea a 57 personas. Los resultados principales son que la mayoría de los encuestados desaprueban el trabajo de los diputados, desconocen sus funciones y salarios reales, y que la última noticia conocida sobre ellos suele ser negativa.
Street art and the web are both public spaces that anyone can contribute to democratically and interactively change or modify content, however both are also transient as anything posted can be destroyed by natural or intentional forces.
The document provides information about Heidelberg, Germany. It describes Heidelberg as having a mild, sunny climate with approximately 140,000 people and no natural boundaries. It is located in the southwest tip of Germany at an altitude of 357 feet above sea level. It also describes a 1076 square foot home for sale in Heidelberg for $2,848,814 that has separate wardrobes, four bathrooms, a balcony, guest bathrooms, a foyer, brick fireplace, patio, and pool.
Footprint provides an energy monitoring system for existing buildings. It measures the consumption of energy resources regarding the environment. Do visit us for services.
This document provides information on polling booths for the 2012 Moreton Bay Regional Council mayoral election, including the division number, polling booth number and name, address, wheelchair access, and any joint booths with other divisions. There were 12 divisions total, with multiple polling booths listed for each division across Moreton Bay.
The document discusses the benefits of exercise for mental health. Regular physical activity can help reduce anxiety and depression and improve mood and cognitive functioning. Exercise causes chemical changes in the brain that may help protect against mental illness and improve symptoms for those who already suffer from conditions like anxiety and depression.
Este documento habla sobre la región de Ingham en Queensland, Australia. Describe que la región tiene ganado vacuno, caña de azúcar y pesca. También menciona la belleza natural de Wallaman Falls. Finalmente, señala que la región ofrece hospitalidad sin límites y que los emigrantes italianos y vascos que llegaron hace más de 50 años ahora forman parte de su población.
The document discusses H Ladders, an online platform for hiring in the hospitality industry. It aims to become the fastest growing job site in the sector by providing easy and efficient recruitment solutions. H Ladders currently has over 5000 jobs posted, 100,000 registered users, and grows its resume database by 5000 resumes daily. The hospitality industry is growing rapidly in India, supporting the need for H Ladders' services.
The document discusses the services provided by The COI Group to help plan meetings and events. Some key points discussed include:
- It can take a significant amount of time, from 100 hours to plan a meeting of 30-50 people up to 6-12 months to plan a large conference.
- The COI Group can save clients 2-6 months of planning time by taking care of initial stages like destination selection, proposal gathering, contracting, and budgets.
- Their services are provided at no cost to clients, as they receive commissions from hotels after events. This allows clients to save both time and money.
- The COI Group has over 40 years of hospitality experience and can assist with
Webinar: What We Know About School Shooters and Lessons for PreventionKeenanSolutions
Dr. Poland has been a responder to 13 different school shootings, including two in California. He is very dedicated to prevention and identifying the lessons that have been learned from school shootings. This webinar provides invaluable insight on these topics:
◦Prior concerning behaviors of the shooters and their mental health
◦Prior knowledge that some peers had of the attacks
◦A look at thought processes and motivations of school shooters
◦Identify the warning signs that were missed by parents, school and community personnel in previous school shootings
◦Understand the types of school shooters and learn strategies to prevent future shootings
The document contains various short phrases and sentences praising or encouraging different actions. It repeats the phrases "You are brilliant! You really take a cake!" and "Oh! Think it over!" and contains commands to "LABLE THE PICTURES" with different verbs like "skip", "go", "write", and "dance". It also contains responses like "Thank you!!!" "Nice of you!" and confirms or denies answers with "Sorry! You are wrong!" or "You are right!".
O fotógrafo Carl Warner cria cenários utilizando apenas alimentos, chamados de "foodscapes". Ele usa frutas, legumes e outros itens para representar paisagens como florestas, praias e cachoeiras. Warner passa horas procurando os alimentos perfeitos e faz fotos em mesas grandes para dar profundidade às cenas.
When Should I Consult a Real Estate Lawyer If I Am not Buying or Selling Prop...Sage Sepahi
Real estate lawyers can represent you when buying and selling property but there are also many other situations when you may need legal advice. Learn more about California real estate lawyer in this presentation.
The document discusses what a wiki is, describing it as a website that anyone can edit quickly and for free without needing special software. It explores using wikis in education by highlighting their ability to facilitate social interaction, collaboration, accountability and group work in a way that makes learning memorable. Potential fears about wikis are addressed, such as information being public, messy or wrong, as well as concerns over quality control, reliability and malicious posting. The benefits of wikis are said to include democratic and real-time editing, distributed authorship and open contributions across various visual media like text, movies and pictures.
1. The document discusses the 7 human energy centers known as chakras that are aligned along the spine. Each chakra is associated with a different bodily system and psychological function. The 7 chakras are the root, sacral, solar plexus, heart, throat, third eye, and crown chakra.
2. Maintaining balance across all the chakras is important for overall health and well-being. Different activities like breathing exercises, meditation, and yoga can help stimulate and balance energy flow across the chakras.
3. Imbalances in any of the chakras can lead to physical, mental or emotional issues that manifest in the corresponding body part or psychological
Be careful when rock climbing and don't go too deep into crevices as you may encounter animals. The document provides tips for safe beach activities, advising waiting an hour after eating before swimming, looking out for glass on beaches, and staying between red flags. Potential dangers are also noted, such as not swimming too far out to sea, swimming after eating, or going in the water if feeling dizzy. The instructions are provided for safety.
El documento describe las áreas peligrosas comúnmente mal interpretadas en la tomografía computarizada (CT) cerebral. Estas incluyen hemorragias intracraneales sutiles como hematomas subdurales pequeños en la convexidad o región parafalciforme, hemorragias subaracnoideas en la cisura silviana o cuernos occipitales, y contusiones frontales inferiores. El documento proporciona ejemplos de casos y recomendaciones para mejorar la detección de estas patologías, como el uso de ventanas anchas y reconstrucciones sag
Sondeo de opinión sobre la Cámara de Diputadosmarielany
El documento presenta los resultados de una investigación sobre la opinión pública respecto al trabajo de los diputados en México. La investigación incluyó una parte cualitativa que describe las funciones y situaciones escandalosas de los diputados, así como una parte cuantitativa que consistió en una encuesta en línea a 57 personas. Los resultados principales son que la mayoría de los encuestados desaprueban el trabajo de los diputados, desconocen sus funciones y salarios reales, y que la última noticia conocida sobre ellos suele ser negativa.
Street art and the web are both public spaces that anyone can contribute to democratically and interactively change or modify content, however both are also transient as anything posted can be destroyed by natural or intentional forces.
The document provides information about Heidelberg, Germany. It describes Heidelberg as having a mild, sunny climate with approximately 140,000 people and no natural boundaries. It is located in the southwest tip of Germany at an altitude of 357 feet above sea level. It also describes a 1076 square foot home for sale in Heidelberg for $2,848,814 that has separate wardrobes, four bathrooms, a balcony, guest bathrooms, a foyer, brick fireplace, patio, and pool.
Footprint provides an energy monitoring system for existing buildings. It measures the consumption of energy resources regarding the environment. Do visit us for services.
This document provides information on polling booths for the 2012 Moreton Bay Regional Council mayoral election, including the division number, polling booth number and name, address, wheelchair access, and any joint booths with other divisions. There were 12 divisions total, with multiple polling booths listed for each division across Moreton Bay.
The document discusses the benefits of exercise for mental health. Regular physical activity can help reduce anxiety and depression and improve mood and cognitive functioning. Exercise causes chemical changes in the brain that may help protect against mental illness and improve symptoms for those who already suffer from conditions like anxiety and depression.
Heather Doonan collects books from schools and libraries in Brisbane and ships them to remote areas in Papua New Guinea that lack educational resources. She has shipped over 1000 boxes of books this year alone through her nonprofit Books For PNG Kids. Doonan started the program over 20 years ago after discovering many children in PNG had no books, and it has grown from a small hobby into a major operation. She hopes to continue educating PNG children and getting more books to remote areas.
The document discusses how high heel wearing habits are changing. It notes that many female workers are choosing mid-heels over skyscraper heels for the office in order to look professional while also being more comfortable. A shoe expert says lower heels are becoming more popular worldwide. The document also discusses how sales of organic meat have increased as shoppers seek ethical options after footage showed cruel treatment of Australian cattle in Indonesian slaughterhouses. Butchers have been fielding many questions about the source and treatment of their meat.
The document discusses the high level of biosecurity at a secretive lab that studies deadly viruses. Scientists at the lab work daily with a virus that could potentially kill millions. The lab has strict safety protocols, including multiple security checkpoints, airlock doors to seal sections, and requirements that nothing leaves and no one exits without sterilization and decontamination. The article notes that the team researching the viruses is nicknamed the "Bat Pack" and works toward developing vaccines and early warning systems for viruses like Hendra virus that can infect horses and humans.
Scientists working on a Hendra virus vaccine have urged drug regulators to fast-track approval of the vaccine due to the current outbreak being the worst on record. While the virus has so far only spread from bats to horses to humans, the researchers are preparing for the possibility it could mutate and spread directly from bats to humans or between humans, as another similar virus has done. Their vaccine research aims to develop a formulation that could protect against Hendra virus and potentially related viruses. The researchers met with regulators last week to discuss expediting the approval process, as animal trials have shown the vaccine to be effective.
Norway massacre face of evil. The document is a newspaper article that discusses the 2011 Norway attacks and Anders Behring Breivik, the man responsible for the terrorist attacks that killed 77 people. The attacks included a bomb in Oslo and a shooting at a youth camp. Breivik has been described as the "face of evil" for committing such violent acts.
Three horses on separate properties in southeast Queensland were confirmed dead from Hendra virus in late June 2011. A timeline shows that a vet first euthanized a horse at a property near Brisbane on June 20th believing it had colic. This was followed by another sick horse at a separate property that was taken to a third property where it died. Blood tests later confirmed the horse had Hendra virus. Additional horses then became sick and were euthanized at the first property, with blood tests confirming Hendra virus in those cases as well. People exposed at the various properties were monitored with blood tests.
Rally calls for animal export ban
Almost 100 people rallied in Ipswich to demand an end to live animal exports to Indonesia due to graphic footage showing cruel treatment of exported cattle. Animal welfare workers promise larger protests in capital cities on June 18. Some beef producers and abattoir owners have joined calls to pressure the government to halt all live animal exports.
This document summarizes recent research findings on the increasing wealth and living standards of the average Australian household. It finds that multiple computers, internet access, game consoles, and plasma TVs are now standard. It also notes that Australian families now typically have enough bedrooms so children don't have to share, and can afford household help like cleaners and gardeners. The increasing expectations of comfort and technology are driving these changes in what is considered normal or average in Australian homes according to the researcher.
Alicia Gali, a woman from Queensland, Australia, is suing the Commonwealth of Australia. She claims that after being drugged and raped at the resort in Dubai where she worked, a consular officer failed to warn her that by reporting the rape to local police, she could face imprisonment under Dubai's laws. Gali is also suing the resort, claiming she was raped by three co-workers. She contacted the consular officer for advice after the incident and says she was not told her complaint could lead to her being jailed for adultery.
The strong Australian dollar is negatively impacting several industries. Tourism operators are seeing fewer international visitors as the strong dollar makes Australia a more expensive destination. International students are also being affected as their scholarships and budgets do not stretch as far with the higher cost of living. Manufacturers that export most of their products are also struggling with less competitive prices in overseas markets due to the increased value of the Australian dollar. Unless the dollar declines significantly, some industries may have to permanently restructure operations to remain viable.
The Australian dollar has reached parity with the US dollar and may reach $1.50, but this is hurting some Queensland industries. Tourism operators are struggling with fewer overseas visitors and more Australians traveling abroad. The strong dollar is also hurting manufacturers and other exporters. Some experts say the high dollar may persist for years due to Australia's strong economy and demand for commodities. The closure of Couran Cove Island Resort demonstrates the toll the high dollar is taking on tourism.
Frugal shoppers are stocking up on heavily discounted grocery items in bulk quantities not seen for years, filling their trolleys with six times the normal amount. The trend is driven by consumers looking to cut costs during tough economic times, as well as intense price competition among supermarkets. As major retailers close down, new discount stores are poised to expand and fill the gap, creating over 1,300 new jobs in Queensland within three years through new locations and aggressive growth.
The document discusses issues with the Building Services Authority (BSA) in Queensland, which handles disputes between homeowners and builders. It notes that there were over 5,600 complaints lodged with the BSA last year, with 80% of claims accepted. However, homeowners say the disputes process is complex, lengthy and costly. A review found the system needs to be overhauled to resolve disputes faster and hold subcontractors accountable for defective work. Builders are also frustrated as current rules prevent them from taking action against clients who do not pay.
This document summarizes a dispute between a family and the Building Services Authority (BSA) regarding defective bamboo flooring installed in the family's newly constructed home. The flooring buckled severely, preventing the family from moving in. While the BSA initially found in the family's favor, requiring the floors be replaced, the BSA later reversed its decision without informing the family. The family has spent $30,000 fighting the case so far and repairs are estimated to cost over $100,000. Brisbane's Lord Mayor criticized the BSA for being "bogged down with red tape" and failing to properly handle building disputes.
Facial recognition software uses algorithms to analyze facial features and produce unique "face prints" that can identify individuals. The article discusses how this technology is being used by retailers to collect customer demographic data like gender, age, and mood without directly recording images. It notes foreign criminals have been found with "target lists" of Australian scam victims compiled using personal data purchased from marketing companies.
1. Authorities in Queensland, Australia are planning to trial a sophisticated public surveillance network using facial recognition technology connected to CCTV cameras to identify persons of interest and help fight crime.
2. Researchers will seek access to police databases including images of offenders to test the system. Privacy concerns have been raised about future use of data.
3. An early trial phase is planned for late this year at Ipswich's surveillance center which monitors 200 cameras. Researchers say facial recognition technology has advanced and may now be useful for law enforcement.
El Puerto de Algeciras continúa un año más como el más eficiente del continente europeo y vuelve a situarse en el “top ten” mundial, según el informe The Container Port Performance Index 2023 (CPPI), elaborado por el Banco Mundial y la consultora S&P Global.
El informe CPPI utiliza dos enfoques metodológicos diferentes para calcular la clasificación del índice: uno administrativo o técnico y otro estadístico, basado en análisis factorial (FA). Según los autores, esta dualidad pretende asegurar una clasificación que refleje con precisión el rendimiento real del puerto, a la vez que sea estadísticamente sólida. En esta edición del informe CPPI 2023, se han empleado los mismos enfoques metodológicos y se ha aplicado un método de agregación de clasificaciones para combinar los resultados de ambos enfoques y obtener una clasificación agregada.
Here is Gabe Whitley's response to my defamation lawsuit for him calling me a rapist and perjurer in court documents.
You have to read it to believe it, but after you read it, you won't believe it. And I included eight examples of defamatory statements/
Acolyte Episodes review (TV series) The Acolyte. Learn about the influence of the program on the Star Wars world, as well as new characters and story twists.
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An astonishing, first-of-its-kind, report by the NYT assessing damage in Ukraine. Even if the war ends tomorrow, in many places there will be nothing to go back to.
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forward
to safer
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kids’ ride
Jackie Sinnerton
SYLVIA Vincenc of South-
port and her three-year-old
hat here
to stay
daughter, Charlie, are fans of
the front rider seat. But they
are in the minority.
Despite it being the safest
way to carry children on a
bike, Queensland parents
have been slow to warm to
the handlebar child seat.
‘‘Only one in every hun- Kelmeny Fraser
dred customers seek out the Consumer affairs COMMENT
front-positioned seat,’’ said BEN WILSON
Paul Bowden, the manager at QUEENSLAND’S tough bicycle hel- Bicycle Queensland
Lifecycle bike shop on Petrie met laws are here to stay after a report
Tce, Brisbane. ‘‘They tend to found any relaxation could increase THE research is strong on the
be attracted to the ones fitted head injury rates by 50 per cent. benefits of helmets. It is simple,
behind the rider. I think there The Sunday Mail can reveal the State helmets are reducing the trauma
is the perception they (front Government secretly commissioned a of head injuries.
seats) may not be so safe.’’ $34,000 study into potentially scrap- Australia is one of the only
But Kidsafe Queensland ping compulsory helmet laws ahead of countries in the world with
chief Susan Teerds said rid- the roll-out of Brisbane’s controversial compulsory helmet laws and it is
ing in the front position CityCycle scheme and the release of a quite ironic, with the nanny state
meant not only would child- report questioning the effectiveness of debate going on about cigarettes
ren have a more stable ride helmets in preventing injury. and gambling at the moment.
but it was more stimulating. The confidential study by Queens- There can be parallels drawn
‘‘An adult can talk to them land University of Technology’s but at the end of the day the
and give them guidance as to Centre for Accident Research and majority of people are quite
how to behave on the Road Safety examined whether cyc- happy to wear helmets.
journey,’’ she said. lists off-road or in 40km/h speed zones It is like saying let’s remove
The front carrier was al- should be allowed to ride helmet-free. seatbelt laws and tell people to
ready a hit in Europe, es- Any such relaxation would throw a drive more carefully so you won’t
pecially Holland, and Ms lifeline to the struggling CityCycle have an accident.
Teerds expected Australia scheme after speed limits in the CBD At the end of the
would soon catch on. were reduced to 40km/h in 2009. day, you are safer
‘‘It has taken a while for Helmet laws are seen as the key with a helmet on.
the seats to go through the roadblock for the struggling scheme, Designs have
vigorous safety procedures leading to talk about the introduction improved a lot
in Australia. But they have of helmet vending machines. in the past 20
Australian Standards ap- Exemptions from Australia’s years.
proval. If they have the 20-year-old helmet laws for all adults
Australian Standards sticker, was also considered in the State
(they’re the best option) pro- Government-commissioned report. Annastacia Palaszczuk said the report
viding all the safety Documents released under Right to showed helmets reduced the likeli-
measures are in place.’’ Information laws show researchers hood of head injury by 60 per cent.
Children’s legs must be were asked to look at benefits and But Bicycle Queensland’s Ben
secured, a five-point harness disadvantages of compulsory bicycle Wilson said it was unlikely to stem
must hold them in, and the helmet laws and examine ‘‘evidence to debate over helmet laws, with the
chair and helmet must have support a segmented approach to subject set to heat up ahead of the Asia
been expertly fitted. Also the mandatory helmet legislation’’. Pacific Cycle Congress in Brisbane in
adult rider’s legs need to Debate about the worth of helmet September.
have free movement. laws and concerns about the impact on Helmet critic Dr Chris Rissel, who
Ms Vincenc said the front public bike hire schemes triggered the triggered the debate with a report last
seat felt more stable and was Up front: Sylvia Vincenc study, according to documents. year questioning the effectiveness of
more stimulating for Charlie. and Charlie, 3, lead the way The report was kept secret until helmets, will speak at the conference.
‘‘The other good thing is in using the new child seat. early this month when it was released CBD Bicycle User Group co-
when they’re smaller, they to Brisbane cycling group CBD Bicycle convenor Paul French wants exemp-
Picture: Glenn Hampson
can use the little tray/rest to User Group via an RTI request. tions for cyclists riding off-road, saying
have a nap,’’ she said. A spokesman for Transport Minister adults were being treated like children.
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