Independent selection panel to oversee Racing Board Appointments ...

A three person independent panel will oversee the selection of new harness, greyhound and thoroughbred racing boards for Queensland, as the Newman Government continues to deliver upon its election commitment to rejuvenate the racing industry.

Racing Minister Steve Dickson said he was pleased to announce the appointment of former Governor Major General Peter Arnison, AC CVO, former Queensland Supreme Court Judge the Honourable William Carter QC and former Queensland Police Commissioner Jim O?Sullivan AC to conduct the board recruitment process.

?These three men of impeccable standing will take on the vitally important role of selecting those who will lead the Queensland racing into a bright new future,? Mr Dickson said.

?Their recommendations will give Queensland?s 30,000 strong racing industry a leadership team with the experience to take the racing industry forward after years of mismanagement and underperformance.?

Mr Dickson said previously, the appointment of Directors to the Board of Racing Queensland was shrouded in mystery and open to claims of cronyism and jobs for the boys.

?In stark contrast to the past, we have designed a board appointment process that is both transparent and at arm?s length from government,? he said.

Mr Dickson said the three code-specific Boards would comprise three persons each, with their chairs to also sit on the Queensland All Codes Racing Industry Board (QACRIB) alongside two additional members.

?This structure ensures that QACRIB, the body tasked with dealing with industry wide issues, will derive and retain its legitimacy and authority by virtue of the fact that it is truly representative of the sector itself,? he said.

Mr Dickson said the nomination process for positions in the new structure had seen people representing all three codes from across the state apply. Initial shortlisting is currently being undertaken by an independent executive recruitment firm.

Applicants were required to show they have skills and experience in: business or financial management; law; leadership; marketing; or the thoroughbred, harness or greyhound racing industry (as relevant).

In addition, nominees were also required to demonstrate support from industry participants.

The selection panel will make its final recommendations to the Minister, with the new structure to be in place by 31 March 2013.

Minister for National Parks, Recreation, Sport and Racing
The Honourable Steven Dickson
12 January 2013

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WSJ: Apple cuts iPhone 5 component orders in half due to weak demand

By AppleInsider Staff

Apple reportedly sent word to suppliers in December that it would be reducing parts orders for the recently released iPhone 5 on "weaker-than-expected" demand, with some orders being cut in half from original expectations. ?


Sources familiar with the matter told The Wall Street Journal that Apple cut "roughly half" of its orders for the iPhone 5's 4-inch screen and initiated a drawdown on other components orders?for the January to March quarter.?

It is unclear what exactly is to blame for the reduction but ongoing rumors point to the possible introduction of a cheaper model to the iPhone line sometime in 2013.?

The WSJ report is joined by a corresponding article from the Nikkei (via Brightwire), which claims the revised Apple orders have prompted Japanese LCD makers to look for business elsewhere. Apple is sourcing the 4-inch Retina displays used in the iPhone 5 from Japanese manufacturers Japan Display and Sharp, as well as South Korea's LG Display.

Supply of the iPhone 5 finally caught up to demand in mid-December when a number of international Online Apple Stores listed the smartphone as being in stock for the first time since its launch at the end of September.?

Source: http://appleinsider.com/articles/13/01/14/wsj-apple-cuts-iphone-5-component-orders-in-half-due-to-weak-demand

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AP Source: Eagles interviewed Brian Billick

PHILADELPHIA (AP) ? The Philadelphia Eagles have interviewed former Ravens coach and current Fox analyst Brian Billick for their coaching vacancy, a person familiar with the meeting told The Associated Press on Sunday.

Billick, who led Baltimore to a Super Bowl title in the 2000 season, met with the Eagles last Monday, according to the person who spoke on condition of anonymity because he wasn't authorized to discuss it.

The Eagles are known to have interviewed eight other candidates, including three high-profile college coaches who decided to stay at their schools. They were Notre Dame's Brian Kelly, Oregon's Chip Kelly and Penn State's Bill O'Brien.

Philadelphia fired Andy Reid on Dec. 31, a day after finishing 4-12 in his 14th season.

Billick hasn't coached since 2007. He was 80-64 in nine seasons with the Ravens, leading them to two division titles and a 5-3 record in four playoff appearances.

CSNPhilly.com first reported Billick's interview.

The 58-year-old Billick began his NFL coaching career in Minnesota as a tight ends coach in 1992. After two seasons, he was promoted to offensive coordinator and helped the Vikings set a then-record 556 points in 1998.

Billick became the second coach in Ravens history in 1999 and guided them to a Super Bowl victory over the New York Giants in his second season.

Known for having a dynamic offense in Minnesota, Billick never come close to matching it in Baltimore. His offense never ranked higher than 14th in total yards and cracked the top 10 in points just once.

Of course, talent had a part in that. The Vikings had Randall Cunningham and Daunte Culpepper as their quarterbacks, along with star wide receivers Cris Carter and Randy Moss and running back Robert Smith.

Billick's Ravens were built on strong defenses led by Ray Lewis and Co. They finished in the top six in total yards in eight of Billick's nine seasons.

Billick assembled quite a coaching staff in Baltimore. Six of his assistants became head coaches, including Mike Smith (Atlanta), Marvin Lewis (Cincinnati), Rex Ryan (New York Jets), Mike Singletary (San Francisco), Mike Nolan (San Francisco) and Jack Del Rio (Jacksonville).

The Eagles have an interview scheduled with Bengals offensive coordinator Jay Gruden on Monday and are expected to interview Colts offensive coordinator Bruce Arians this week.

They met with Seahawks defensive coordinator Gus Bradley on Saturday, according to two people familiar with the meeting. Seattle lost to Atlanta on Sunday, so the Eagles are free to hire Bradley if he's their choice.

Owner Jeffrey Lurie, general manager Howie Roseman and president Don Smolenski interviewed former Chicago Bears coach Lovie Smith on Thursday. They previously met with Atlanta assistants Nolan and Keith Armstrong and Denver offensive coordinator Mike McCoy.

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ACMG 2013 Clinical Genetics Meeting -- Complimentary press registration is now open

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Health, science and genetics reporters are invited to register now for the American College of Medical Genetics and Genomics Annual Clinical Genetics Meeting, March 19-23, 2013 at the Phoenix Convention Center

Health, science and genetics reporters are invited to register now for the American College of Medical Genetics and Genomics (ACMG) Annual Clinical Genetics Meeting, March 19-23, 2013 at the Phoenix Convention Center. From Genetic Testing to Whole Genome/Exome Sequencing, the focus of the ACMG Meeting is on the actual practice of genetics and genomics in healthcare today and in the future. The conference will showcase the latest breakthroughs in genetics research and its practical applications to medical practice and public health. The ACMG Annual Meeting attracts medical and scientific leaders from around the world who are working to apply research in genetics and the human genome to the diagnosis, management, treatment and prevention of genetic conditions and rare and common diseases.

From the cytogenomics of cancer to neurogenetics; from noninvasive prenatal diagnosis to whole genome analysis; and from medical reimbursement issues to next generation sequencing, reporters will hear about the latest research; have the opportunity to interact with doctors, laboratory professionals and genetic counselors about what is happening right now in genetics and genomics; and view the latest products available in the extensive exhibit hall.

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Health, science and genetics reporters are invited to register now for the American College of Medical Genetics and Genomics Annual Clinical Genetics Meeting, March 19-23, 2013 at the Phoenix Convention Center

Health, science and genetics reporters are invited to register now for the American College of Medical Genetics and Genomics (ACMG) Annual Clinical Genetics Meeting, March 19-23, 2013 at the Phoenix Convention Center. From Genetic Testing to Whole Genome/Exome Sequencing, the focus of the ACMG Meeting is on the actual practice of genetics and genomics in healthcare today and in the future. The conference will showcase the latest breakthroughs in genetics research and its practical applications to medical practice and public health. The ACMG Annual Meeting attracts medical and scientific leaders from around the world who are working to apply research in genetics and the human genome to the diagnosis, management, treatment and prevention of genetic conditions and rare and common diseases.

From the cytogenomics of cancer to neurogenetics; from noninvasive prenatal diagnosis to whole genome analysis; and from medical reimbursement issues to next generation sequencing, reporters will hear about the latest research; have the opportunity to interact with doctors, laboratory professionals and genetic counselors about what is happening right now in genetics and genomics; and view the latest products available in the extensive exhibit hall.

Topics range from common conditions to rare diseases. Sessions include information of interest to the general public, to health professionals and to the industry/trade.

The ACMG Meeting is the genetics meeting most focused on the practical applications of genetic discoveries in a clinical setting.

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More planets than stars in our galaxy

Mark Hoffman

First Posted: Jan 13, 2013 02:05 AM EST

(Photo : NASA/JPL-Caltech) The standard assumption of science-fiction like Star Wars, and also many researchers over a century, is just now becoming bolstered by scientific facts: There are billions and billions of planets - in our galaxy alone.

How common are Earth-sized planets? A study dealing with this question was officially published on January 11, and independently from that, a graphic from NASA appeared the day after, illustrating another extrapolation from recent data taken by NASA's orbiting Kepler spacecraft. According to the latter estimate, which is based on planets (including unconfirmed candidates) discovered in close orbits around their stars, computer models are indicating that at least one in ten stars are orbited by an Earth-sized planet, making our Milky Way Galaxy the home to over ten billion Earths. And there would be even more super-earth-sized planets with up to twice the mass of our homeworld, as well as Neptune sized worlds, as can be seen on the graphic.

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But the numbers could be even higher according to the study "One or more bound planets per Milky Way star from microlensing observations", published in Nature this week. The researchers is to extrapolate the number of potential planets by statistical analysis of planets found with the microlensing method, which can discover planets that are relatively far away from their stars, by the very slight gravitational 'wobble' of a star caused by the planets orbiting it. The result is that around 62 percent of all the 100 billion stars in our Milky Way have super-earth class planets, 52 percent host cool Neptune-like planets, and still 17 percent could be circled by Jupiter class giants.

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