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Balancing rights and responsibilities – rebuilding the social security system in the 21st century
Among the very many challenges facing the next Labour government will be to rebuild trust in the social security system. By 2015 the system will be characterised by mass unemployment and low benefit levels. Labour's challenge, if it gets back into power, will be to rebuild new public confidence in a system based on rights and duties.
In recent decades, British politics has been weakened by the Left's almost exclusive focus on rights (in contrast to a more traditional and equal emphasis on duty, whether as a member of the friendly society, the union or the co-op), and also by the Right's equally narrow emphasis on duty, turning its back on an earlier 'one nation' tradition. To focus on either one without the other is crass, too narrow, merely partisan and, in practical terms, leads up a policy cul-de-sac. What we need is a proper balance between the two.
A recent survey found that, in answer to the question 'do you agree or disagree that "the government pays out too much in benefits; welfare levels overall should be reduced", the total agreeing was a massive 74% – more Tory voters, yes (94%) but including 59% of Labour voters. A further question concerned "scroungers": respondents were asked how many welfare claimants fit this description. 39% of the total said 'a significant minority', a further 22% suggested 'around half of all claimants'.
Now not all public grievance can be taken at face value. But public anxiety does contain very strong grains of truth that need to be recognised and acted upon.
A benefits system based on 'rights' alone is a system built on sand, rather than the granite rocks of citizenship, reciprocity and conditionality. It is one reason why we are losing the battle of public opinion on social security.
A 21s century social insurance strategy
A building block for a modern social security system must be the renaissance and modernisation of the contributory principle, one based by definition on a proper balance between rights and duties. The idea of life-cycle accounts is worth exploring. These might include the following characteristics. First, they would be individualised accounts, accessible via the internet. Individuals should have a sense of 'ownership' of the account. Second, there should be flexibility, including the ability to access money at certain, albeit limited, points in one's life cycle, ahead of retirement. The ability to 'borrow' certain amounts against future contributions should also be a feature. I do not under-estimate the need to build up funds for a decent pension, but the ability to draw on social insurance for specific purposes pre-retirement is attractive. Third, the scheme should enable individuals to make payments into their own account. This would be a welcome feature, not least at a time when many commercial schemes resemble a confusing savings swindle.
The current coverage of National Insurance is the starting point, but surely we can do better for the major risk of unemployment. Many of those who might subscribe to a popular perception that benefit levels are too high are shocked when they come face to face with the actualité of unemployment, as many are now doing. Unemployment insurance now lasts only six months, after that, if their partner is in work, there might be no Jobseekers' Allowance at all. Rates are very low: for the under-25s the benefit is just £56.25; for the over-25s it is £71 a week.
But more realistic unemployment benefit rates must rest on two things: a tougher stance on the duty to work and locating the goal of full employment at the heart of public policy.
As for National Insurance pensions, why should not individuals be enabled to make extra contributions into the system in exchange for guaranteed enhanced benefits? Given the low administrative costs of National Insurance, the system could offer a far better deal than those currently available from expensive private pension schemes, typically defined contribution schemes with low annuity rates.
Child Endowment
Life cycle accounts should include the reincarnation of child trust funds, not least to inculcate the savings habit early. A new child endowment should be vested in favour of every child at birth. There would be strict rules about the use of such an endowment. These might include the funding of post-16 or later further education; a deposit for home ownership, etc.
Ideally a new social insurance scheme should recognise the changing patterns of care within the nuclear and extended family, in the light of increasing women's (and mothers') employment and the care crisis posed by an ageing population. These represent challenges which were not present in the society that Beveridge experienced when he devised the post war social security system.
Long-term care
While Beveridge has much to say about pensions, surely today he would also have emphasised frailty in old age and the burden of long-term care as one of the important risks to be covered by social insurance. The Dilnot Commission on Funding of Care & Support has made important recommendations in this area, essentially proposing a sharing of costs between the individual and the State. Is there scope for a new insurance contract that would help meet these costs?
100 years after the introduction of National Insurance, and indeed 70 years after the publication of the pioneering Beveridge report, it is time for fresh thinking about the role that social insurance might play in our national social security system. This is not about history or nostalgia, but rather the search for a system of social security that commands public respect (and must therefore follow public consultation and debate) and one based on sound public finance. A hotch-potch of benefit provision, based on neither clear values nor public consensus, will fail to see us through in the difficult years that lie ahead. A new social contract between citizen and state, based on clear rights and duties, is the way forward.
Malcolm Wicks is the Labour MP for Croydon North. Prior to his election in 1992 he was Director of the Family Policy Studies Centre. Among his Ministerial posts in the last Labour Government, he served as a Minister in the Department for Work & Pensions between 2001-2005, latterly as Minister of State for Pensions.
This article is based on an IPPR lecture given by Malcolm Wicks on the 24th April 2012 at the House of Commons. The full text of the lecture is available here
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On vacation? You're more like to get frisky with a stranger.
About half of men and women check their inhibitions along with their luggage when they go on vacation. A whopping 52 percent of men and 41 percent of women have had one night stands while traveling, according to a new survey conducted by HostelBookers.com. Hey, when in Rome (or Paris, or Fiji, or Daytona…).
The site surveyed over 11,000 travelers about their "juiciest travel sex secrets." Aside from the crazy-high number of one night stands that are happening around the world, they also found that 16 percent of people have cheated while traveling and 43.5 percent have slept with more than one person on the same trip. With all this sex going on, we can't help but wonder if these travelers have actually seen any sights!
Research shows that while some women feel great after casual sex, others feel lousy. So to make sure you don't wake up with an emotional hangover abroad, ask yourself these four questions before hooking up.
Read more at Women's Health: So This is When You're More Likely to Have a One Night Stand
This article was originally published at Women's Health. Reprinted with permission from the author.


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With a 7-2 win over Boston College and an 8-0 victory over Sacred Heart University, the Boston University softball team extended its winning streak to a season-high six games during the weekend.
The Terriers (17-20-1, 5-4 America East) swept the University of Maryland-Baltimore County in a three-game series to jumpstart their winning trend. They followed their success against the Retrievers (8-34, 1-13 America East) with an emotional 8-6 victory over Bryant University the day after the Boston Marathon bombings.
With an improved offense and winning streak on the line, the Terriers traveled to Chestnut Hill Thursday afternoon to take on the Eagles (11-30) in their final meeting of the year.
It was a quiet start for both teams, but BU struck first in the top of the third. Sophomore left fielder Emily Felbaum hit a triple to deep center and junior center fielder Jayme Mask brought her home on a single to left center.
The Eagles quickly responded in the bottom half of the third with a home run by third baseman Jessie Daulton.
In the next inning, BU exploded offensively and put up three more runs to give senior pitcher Whitney Tuthill a nice cushion. Juniors third baseman Megan Volpano, catcher Amy Ekart, shortstop Brittany Clendenny, first baseman Chelsea Kehr and freshman right fielder Haley King all contributed in the three-run rally for the Terriers.
After a quiet bottom of the fourth for BC, BU continued its success from the last inning as Volpano got things started with a double to left field. Ekart then moved her over with a single. A stolen base by Ekart and a throwing error by catcher Meg Scanlon moved her over to third base, scoring Volpano and increasing the BU lead to four runs.
A sacrifice fly by senior second baseman Emily Roesch scored Ekart, putting the Terriers ahead 6-1 at the end of the fifth.
In the top of the seventh, Roesch scored on an error, giving the Terriers a commanding 7-1 lead.
With the lead and a secure defense behind her, the rest of the game was in the hands of Tuthill and BC hitters. The dominant Tuthill won that battle, only surrendering one more run to the Eagles in the bottom of the seventh before shutting them down for good and leading her team to a 7-2 victory.
"The last three games we've had 12 or 14 hits each game, and I think it's because of the mindset with which we go into each at bat," said BU coach Kathryn Gleason. "Free and loose — and it's contagious throughout the lineup. It's a different mindset than earlier."
After their win against BC, the Terriers were supposed to travel to Fairfield, Conn., to play three games, a Saturday doubleheader against Fairfield University and a Sunday afternoon game against Sacred Heart (20-23).
As a result of the manhunt in Watertown and requested shelter in place in Boston Friday, the doubleheader scheduled for Saturday afternoon was cancelled.
"It was a decision that we made on our end," Gleason said. "We felt that it was in our best interest not to travel and be exhausted and in the right frame of mind."
However, the Terriers proceeded with their Sunday afternoon game against Sacred Heart.
This time around, BU jumped on the opposing pitcher early. To start the game, Mask reached on an error and then stole second. Freshman designated hitter Lauren Hynes moved her over on a sacrifice bunt, and a groundout by Volpano sent Mask across home plate.
After scoring another run in the third, BU's offense came alive once again as it continued to extend its lead in the fourth inning. Roesch started off the inning by reaching on an error by third baseman Kate Nadler. Following an out by Kehr, King singled and the Terriers threatened once again. Thanks to a wild pitch and hits from Hynes and Mask, BU took a 5-0 lead.
As she did all game, Tuthill continued to shut down the Pioneer batters late, and in the top of the seventh, BU prevented any chance of a Sacred Heart comeback. Singles from Hynes and Ekart, a double from Roesch and a triple from King resulted in another three runs in favor of the Terriers.
Tuthill, who only gave up two hits going into the bottom of the seventh, proceeded to send the Pioneers down in order, closing out an 8-0 win for BU and extending its win streak to six games.
"Whitney did a great job today," Gleason said of her pitcher. "The two hits they had were little dinkers, and she kept them off balance all game."
With the six-game winning streak, the Terriers have made a huge turnaround since beginning the season 2-7.


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The Dozens: Steve Coleman on Charlie Parker
The music of Charles Christopher Parker (as well as the music of many other musicians) probably has the greatest influence on my own music. I view Parker as a major composer, albeit primarily a spontaneous composer. His written compositions, similar to many other very strong spontaneous composers, were mainly jumping-off points for his spontaneous discussions. Parker was also… read more
The Sweet Science: Floyd Mayweather and Improvised Modalities of Rhythm
For me what makes boxing the 'Sweet Science' is not two guys just slugging it out in a 'see who falls first' scenario. It is seeing some real skill and artistry in the ring. The Floyd Mayweather Jr. vs. Phillip Ndou fight on November 1st 2003 was a joy to watch not just because Floyd won, but because of the 'way' he won. In Boxing, defense… read more
Symmetrical Movement Concept
We live in a world of immense beauty. There are a multitude of forms with countless variations on simple themes. I want to speak here about balance and make some comments about how balance can be achieved musically. There are countless ways that architectural balance can be musically achieved from the micro to macro level. Since attention to detail has always been an important factor for me, and these things are not usually discussed, I would like to initiate some dialog on this subject… read more
Why do I give away some of my music?
Many people have asked me what are my reasons for giving away music for free. Well, why not? Why should everything always cost something? For me music is organized sound that can be used as sonic symbols to communicate ideas. Since my main goal is the communication of these ideas to the people, then why not provide this music for free and thereby facilitating the distribution of this music to the people… read more
Steve Coleman, M-Base, and Music Collectivism
It is in this context that I would like to discuss the more recently founded musical collective known as M-Base, and particularly the work of alto saxophonist Steve Coleman, generally regarded as the "founder" of this movement. Rather than beginning with biographical information, I choose as a point of entry into the discourses of M-Base the liner notes to "the first album of the entire M-Base Collective," Anatomy of a Groove (1992). One could easily… read more


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Wine of the Day, No. 232Posted by Fredric Koeppel under Germany , Mosel , Riesling
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The St. Urbans-Hof Nik Weis Wiltinger "Alte Reben" Kabinett Riesling 2015, Mosel, is a thrilling example of the riesling grape offered at a remarkably fair price. How old are the old vines — alte reben? They originate in a vineyard established in the early 1900s, with some of the vines dating back that far. The soil sits on Devonian slate with a high iron-content that lends the wines a profound sense of minerality. The wine is made all in stainless steel with indigenous yeasts. The color is a shimmer of pale straw-gold; the wine is fresh and bright and tends toward brilliant immediacy of effect in its notes of jasmine and honeysuckle, peach and lime peel, lemongrass and green apple bolstered by a burgeoning element of flinty-limestone. The spicy stone-fruit flavors display a slightly honeyed element, but the wine is totally dry, enlivened with chiming acidity and crystalline minerality of intense focus and purity, all leading to a finish animated by graphite and grapefruit. The wine's texture and structure, lithe and balletic, flow across the palate like liquid money. 10.5 percent alcohol. I cannot say enough how exciting this riesling was to drink, how much it felt like an embodiment of the spirit of the grapes and place where they were grown. No, it does not possess the depth of character of a "Grand Cru" vineyard, but, wow, what a fabulous, scintillating surface it conveys. It was perfect with a soup of cabbage, pork and shiitake mushrooms with lots of garlic and ginger that I made last night. Excellent. About $18, a Crazy, Raving Bargain.
An R. Shack Selection, for HB Wine Merchants, New York.


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How to understand the words like Dharma (justice) and Adharma (injustice) in the spiritual effort?
Ans. In Pravrutti (social behavior) the justice should be voted against the injustice. In the spiritual field or Nivrutti (subject related to God), God should be voted even against the justice because God is the ultimate justice (Paramadharma). Shankara (a previous human incarnation) cheated His mother to do the work of God and that was not a sin. He did not cheat her to marry a girl and go away! Ramanuja left his newly married wife for the sake of God and not to marry another girl again! You should not mix Pravrutti and Nivrutti and get confused.
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Dr. Linda Edwards, Carver scholar, historian, and author of George Washington Carver, Scientist and Symbol will be the featured speaker. Her book is a major work on Carver scholarship.
Architectural historians Debbie Sheals and Angie Gaebler will discuss the 1872 Neosho Colored School project. The school is where Carver and many African Americans received an education. Storyteller Loretta Washington will entertain visitors with African-American stories. Musical performers include Lem Sheppard, blues, jazz, and folk guitarist and musician; Sensational Wonders, gospel singing group and area church choirs.
Activities are scheduled throughout the day, including storytelling, exhibitors, musical performances, guided tours, educational programs, children's activities, Junior Ranger station, and much more. Food concessions will be provided by the Diamond Lions Club.
Carver Day's role
In the National Park Service, A Call to Action Strategic Plan charts a path toward the 2016 centennial of the National Park Service, one action concept, "History Lesson" showcases the meaning of parks to new audiences and provides an opportunity for communities to learn more about their heritage. In response, Carver Day celebrates the African American experience through guest speakers, storytelling, music, and educational programs.
The park is located two miles west of Diamond on Highway V, then south 1/4 mile on Carver Road. For more information phone (417) 325-4151 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m.
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Canon PowerShot SX10 IS review
This is an excellent all in one camera with a great zoom range without the bulk of an DSLR. It's very portable, try to get the same lens range (28mm to 560mm) with an SLR. The swivel LCD screen is great for shooting low to the ground subjects, pets, kids and Macro work. Excelent movie mode. Lens Hood/Shade is a good thing (Probably got this idea from Panasonic FZ18/28)
AA Batteries are a plus.
Good to have the option to use an additional Flash.
Two disappointing things, one is no RAW file capabilty, and a filter thread could of easily been added, the end of the lens appears to have a thread but it's not, crazy thing is you could attach a 52mm filter but it's not too secure.
All things considered it's a great little camera that could be a consideration instead of an SLR if portabilty is important, yet one wants a good zoom range.
None, time will tell.
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If you've spoken to any of the members this week who attended the Yorkshire Dales Retreat you've probably heard them gushing about their amazing experience. However, one thing I've noticed is that it is actually difficult to find the words to fully express just how incredible it really is. It's really one of those 'you just had to be there' moments.
I had the pleasure of witnessing first-hand how much of an impact the retreat had on member, Amy, and I couldn't wait to talk to her about her experience after. She without a doubt like the weekend brighter, happier, and carrying a much lighter load than when she arrived. She kindly shares her story below…
If you had to describe your experience on the retreat in 3 words they would be:
Inspiring, motivating, awesome
What were your expectations when you signed up for the retreat (i.e. your reason for wanting to go)? Did it meet those expectations?
I initially decided to go on the retreat to have a few days of me time, to try to have a bit of a reset, to push myself in training and to generally have a bit of a 'different' experience.
The retreat went beyond anything I could have expected. I heard amazing things about the Ibiza retreat and thought that it couldn't possibly be as good as people were saying but it was all true. I had such a fantastic experience and have come back utterly refreshed, focused and happier.
What was your favourite part of the experience?
This is a difficult question to answer because I enjoyed every element of it so much. I guess it was the combination of it all that made it so special but if I have to single out one thing it would be how we bonded as a group and all helped each other throughout the weekend, whether that was cheering for each other in tr
aining sessions, talking to each other after sessions with Tim or just making each other cups of tea and having a laugh.
What was meeting with Tim Tom like?
Tim is magic. I didn't know what to expect from our session and even now I am not sure I can actually describe it. However, what I do know is that the experience with Tim has left me in such a good place and I feel like I have had a massive weight lifted from me that will never come back.
How did you find our introduction to Kundalini Yoga and meditation?
I had never heard of Kundalini Yoga before and it is like nothing I have ever done before, I found it a little strange at first but Nina is amazing and made us all feel so relaxed that it was easy to let go and enjoy it, by the 3rd day I was totally in the zone and loved every minute of it. I have been practising meditation every day since the retreat, it makes such a difference to my mindset and how I deal with life and it is something I know I am going to continue with.
Did you feel you learned anything or grew in some way as a result of attending the retreat?
I have learnt so much about myself. I am tougher than I think in training, my legs are awesome at sprinting! I thought I would struggle with the Yoga and Meditation but really got into it. The retreat did take me out of my comfort zone and the result of that is that I really feel like I have reset myself and I have been in a different mindset since my return. I am still buzzing from the experience and my energy levels are off the scale.
Did you enjoy the training on the retreat? W
hat was your biggest achievement fitness wise while there?
As you would expect the training was hard but really good fun. KK gave us very intense sessions each day with her usual smiles, especially when it got super hard! Danny brought a really good team work element to all his workouts that helped spur us on and encourage each other. Working out in the countryside really helped too, who wouldn't be inspired by the amazing views and weather that we had? My personal achievement came at the end of Danny's workout when we had to carry equipment back to the lodge and I was determined to carry the heaviest thing back, Danny asked me to take the lead and I did it so fast that everyone else had to struggle to keep up with me. I felt like a total warrior!
How did you find the food?
Before I answer this question I think I need explain that I absolutely love eating and I was concerned about what the food would be and the amount that I would be given! I am happy to say that all my worries were completely unfounded. The food was incredible, Scotty is an amazing cook and I think he can turn anything into the most incredibly tasty meal, he showed us all what it means to cook healthy, nutritious and awesome tasting food. We all agreed by the end of the retreat that Scotty needs to write a recipe book, I am sure it would be a best seller!
What would you say to someone who was considering going on a PM retreat?
Stop considering it and get it booked! I honestly can't recommend it enough, I feel so different following the retreat and I was really sceptical that it would make that much of a difference to me. I would recommend a PM retreat to anyone, all the group went on the retreat for different reasons and I know I can speak on behalf of the group when I say that all those expectations were surpassed.
Now that you've signed up for the next retreat, what are you most looking forward to?
October can't come around quick enough for me! I am not sure if there is one thing that I am looking forward to most, I know that the entire experience will be amazing, Tim will work his magic, Nina will again be the most amazing energy to be around, Danny and KK will create session to beast us, Scotty's food will be incredible and I just know that the group will bring it again and make it the most amazing experience. This time there will be an added benefit of having sunbathing sessions too!
The Prime Mover Lanzarote Retreat in October is now sold out, but we are looking at dates for future UK retreats so keep a look out for those! This is something you don't want to miss 🙂
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Topic: Personal Peace (06/01/06)
By Anthony David
"What does the result say?" enquired Sarah anxiously. Eben was just entering their home. "Sorry dear" he replied, "The result is negative. We have not succeeded still."
"It's been more than three years since we're trying", sobbed Sarah, "why aren't we succeeding Eben?"
Eben and Sarah were computer professionals. Being upwardly mobile they had postponed their first child for a couple of years. But now this.
Smiling, Eben said, "We are not computers to function at the flick of a button Sarah. We are humans and we need the grace of God."
"But we have been praying also so faithfully Eben. Not only we both, but also all our prayer group has been praying. And it's been three full years now!" said Sarah as she struggled to stop her tears.
"We must keep on praying and trying Sarah. The Lord knows what is best for us and when. Let us not give up hope." Counseled Eben.
"What I find most difficult to handle is the taunting from others." Sarah said softly "They keep on at me. Thank God you are so understanding. But for you and for God, I wouldn't have been able to bear all this!"
Eben came close and hugged Sarah. "Let us keep on trusting Him." He said. "He will surely help us."
Few days later Sarah answered her door bell. "Oh welcome Beulah, do come in" she said as Beulah walked in. "Sorry for the delay in visiting you Sarah" replied Beulah as she sat down, "Rajan and I have been planning to visit you for many weeks. We couldn't make it. So I decided to make time to come and see you alone. Rajan is so busy you know. Well, how are Eben and you faring?" she enquired.
"We are okay Beulah" began Sarah, " but…." She trailed off. "But what Sarah? Do continue." Encouraged Beulah.
"We… we are not able to bear children Beulah. It's been three years since we are trying" said Sarah mournfully.
"The situation is the same with us too Sarah. Only thing is we are older than you. It's ten years since we are praying for a child."
Suddenly Beulah's mobile phone chirruped. "Hello" she said as she picked it up from her hand bag." What? Did you say Rajan is in hospital? What for? When?"
"It seems Rajan met with an accident and is in hospital" said Beulah, "I must rush there." "I'll come with you Beulah, let's go fast." Replied Sarah as they set out.
"I am very sorry" the doctor said, "He was brought in with a severe head injury. We have done all we could. We have to wait for 24 hours and keep him under observation. The chances are fifty-fifty."
Beulah broke down. Sarah hugged her and said, "We will pray Beulah. God will surely heal Rajan. He is a prayer-answering God. All of us at the prayer group will get together and pray now."
Their prayers continued. Rajan was battling for his life. Early the next morning he had passed peacefully away. Gently Sarah conveyed the news to Beulah. Beulah bent her head down in prayer and then appeared composed.
"We are all so sorry Beulah. We were very sure that God will heal Rajan" sobbed Sarah. "Well Sarah, it is His will that Rajan reach him today. Let us accept God's will"
She continued, "I was feeling devastated when you first told me of his death. But when I sought the Lord, he filled me with peace. I know that my Rajan is in His presence. The peace of the Lord, Shalom has calmed me. I cannot understand how, but I feel a peace within me. I thank the Lord for giving me his peace and shalom." Beulah knelt down to pray. "What peace in the face of calamity? Truly the Lord has touched Beulah" mused Sarah as she too knelt down to pray next to Beulah.
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EDITORIAL: Fixing CSCOPE cheaper than replacing it
Published 4:00 am, Tuesday, September 10, 2013
Conservative activists who want to finish off the curriculum system originally known as CSCOPE took another step forward last week by posting online the questions and answers for about 30 classroom tests used in nearly 900 Texas school districts. Yet that guerrilla action didn't address the controversies that embroiled CSCOPE, and it causes more problems for districts that don't have an alternative curriculum yet.
CSCOPE, now rebranded as the TEKS Resource System, definitely needed some changes. Controversies in the Lumberton ISD and several other school districts proved that.
But the vast majority of the curriculum was basic education that no one objected to. Fixing the few problems would have been simpler and more cost-effective than junking the whole thing.
The alternative is devising and paying for a new curriculum system. After last week's online action, more school districts may be forced to make that move whether they wanted to or not.


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April 24, 2013
Published in the Vancouver Province
Suppose you have two grade 8 students in the same science class. We'll call them Ken and Damian. Ken received a mark of 85 per cent on his report card while Damian got 96 per cent. Who did better in science?
For most people, this question is easy to answer. While both students did well, Damian's higher mark indicates that he outperformed Ken. Damian probably received slightly better marks on his tests, submitted higher quality assignments, and demonstrated a superior understanding of the subject matter. In other words, there is a real and measurable difference between a good student like Ken and an excellent student like Damian.
However, some school division officials apparently think Ken and Damian deserve the same mark. As a case in point, Battle River School Division, based in Camrose, Alberta, requires its teachers to grade student work at one of four levels – beginning, developing, achieving, or excelling. Since the "excelling" level includes a range of 84 to 100, both Ken and Damian would receive the same mark under this system.
Unsurprisingly, the new grading system is not going over well with parents or students in Battle River. A recent rally at the school division's office attracted more than 150 students and parents while about 2,800 parents and 300 students have signed a petition opposing the new grading system. Despite the opposition, the school division has given no indication that it plans to change course.
The philosophy underpinning the new approach is known as outcomes-based assessment. Essentially, it states that students should be evaluated based on how well they master specific learning targets known as outcomes. For example, an outcome for a grade 5 math course might be "use two digit multiplication to solve real-life math problems." The teacher would then give a mark based on how well students learned that particular outcome.
So far there is nothing particularly objectionable about this approach. After all, it makes sense to specify what skills students need to master in each subject. It also is reasonable for teachers to use a four-point scale to evaluate some types of student work based on these learning outcomes. Problems arise when school administrators toss aside common sense and impose rigid assessment policies that lead to unnecessary conflicts with parents and students. Sometimes policies that sound good in theory do not translate well into the real classroom setting.
The no-zero policy at Ross Sheppard High School in Edmonton that led to the firing if physics teacher Lynden Dorval is a case in point. Ross Sheppard's then-principal followed outcomes-based assessment to the letter when he instructed teachers not to give zeros for missing work. This was based on the conviction that all grades must only reflect achievement of learning-outcomes. Of course, Ross Sheppard teachers found out very quickly that many students do not submit their work on time if there is no academic penalty for lateness. No-zero policies may sound good to ivory tower academics but they don't work in real classrooms.
The removal of percentage grades from report cards is another example of this disconnect between assessment theory and classroom reality. While it may make sense to grade some assignments on a four-point scale, there is no need TO extend this to every assignment. Some assignments are more complex than others and have many possible proficiency levels. Percentage grades make it possible to differentiate between good work and excellent work in a way that simply cannot be done when teachers are limited to four achievement levels.
In addition, most students still write unit tests where even more levels of proficiency are possible. A student who answers all 50 math questions correctly on a test should receive a higher grade than another student who answered 44 questions correctly. Conversely, it is much worse to get only three questions correct than to answer 24 questions correctly. And yet, both these students would receive the same "beginning" grade under the Battle River system.
It is also important to recognize that percentage grades are a form of communication that virtually all parents understand. Even if strict adherence to the principles of outcomes-based assessment was technically correct, school divisions need to weigh this against the need to work together with parents and provide them with understandable information about student achievement. Administrators who wish to overhaul grading practices need to ask themselves whether the change they seek is so important that it necessitates alienating a large number of parents and students.
In this latest clash between theory and reality in public education, let's hope reality wins for a change. Percentages belong in classrooms and on report cards.


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This one's a simple recipe, but I absolutely love these and when I brought them to my company holiday party last year, they were a big hit!
The secret to making these great is long cooking time, plenty of seasoning, and turning the wings halfway through cooking.
I like to buy chicken wings when they get marked down at the store, but every once in a while I splurge and pick up a pack at full price. It's still cheaper than going out for wings!
First I make a double batch of the Delicious spicy spice rub recipe.
Next I start with a big tray of chicken wings from the supermarket. I think it's around 3 to 4 pounds of chicken wings. If you buy whole wings, as I do, trim off the little inedible part of the wing first, then cut through the joint between the drumstick and the wing piece, if you want.
Lay out the wings on a broiler pan or some other pan where the juices and fat can drain off.
Sprinkle the wings generously with the spicy spice rub and bake at 400 F for about 30 minutes.
Remove the wings from the oven, turn each wing over and sprinkle the unseasoned side with the spicy spice rub.
Return to the oven and bake for at least another 30 minutes, more if you like the skin really crispy. I usually bake for another 45 minutes to an hour after returning them to the oven because I love the skin really crispy.
Serve them with some ranch or blue cheese dressing, or do like I do and just eat 'em plain.
Have you tried this recipe? What did you think?
PS. Don't fear the fat!
Friday, September 5, 2008
3 comments:
- Texas Hobbs' said...
Just made these to eat during the Playoff game (NO vs Arizona) and they were FABULOUS! My husband is a huge hot wings fan and he gave them two thumbs up!
- January 16, 2010 at 7:40 PM
- Troy King said...
This is a prety good recipe! Made just as described and these came out great! Was craving dry wings today and this recipe answered the call!
- October 6, 2012 at 5:58 PM
- Troy King said...
This is a prety good recipe! Made just as described and these came out great! Was craving dry wings today and this recipe answered the call!
- October 6, 2012 at 5:59 PM
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England stars' Premier League goals haul no guarantee of Euro 2016 success
England appear to have plenty of goals in them as they prepare for Euro 2016 - but they have entered previous tournaments with more and still not delivered.
Harry Kane was top scorer in the Premier League in 2015-16 with 25 goals, and Jamie Vardy hit 24, but Roy Hodgson's other three strikers, Wayne Rooney (eight), Daniel Sturridge (eight) and Marcus Rashford (five), netted just 21 between them.
Overall the Three Lions squad scored a combined total of 114 Premier League goals last season.
So how does that figured compare with the firepower England took into their last few tournaments? Here, Press Association Sport crunches the numbers.
Strikers selected: Daniel Sturridge (21 Premier League goals in 2013-14), Wayne Rooney (17), Rickie Lambert (13), Danny Welbeck (nine)
Total Premier League goals scored by the squad in 2013-14: 121
Although none of England's strikers had been as prolific as Kane or Vardy, skipper Steven Gerrard scoring 13 Premier League goals from midfield in 2013-14 helped put the overall tally above the current squad's total. But the 2014 tournament was a footballing disaster for England - an exit at the group stage after 2-1 losses to Italy and Uruguay, followed by a 0-0 draw with Costa Rica.
Strikers selected: Wayne Rooney (27 Premier League goals in 2011-12), Jermain Defoe (11), Danny Welbeck (nine), Andy Carroll (four)
Total Premier League goals scored by the squad in 2011-12: 93
Rooney's individual Premier League tally for 2011-12 was better than Kane's for 2015-16, but the squad went into the tournament light on goals overall. England qualified for the European quarter-finals as group winners having drawn 1-1 with France, then beaten Sweden 3-2 and Ukraine 1-0. They were subsequently eliminated after playing out a goalless draw with Italy and losing on penalties.
Strikers selected: Wayne Rooney (26 Premier League goals in 2009-10), Jermain Defoe (18), Peter Crouch (eight), Emile Heskey (three)
Total Premier League goals scored by the squad in 2009-10: 123
Rooney's personal tally again was impressive, while midfielder Frank Lampard also scored 22 Premier League goals in 2009-10. But the tournament was both low scoring and ultimately disappointing for England. Draws with the United States (1-1) and Algeria (0-0) were followed by a 1-0 win over Slovenia and second place in Group C, before Fabio Capello's men were beaten 4-1 by Germany in the last 16.
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The baseball offseason can be a boring and trying time for fans unless there is a period with a lot of free agent or trade activity. The Winter Meetings, held in December, usually mark the time when the offseason action ramps up into a higher gear. In 2012, the Meetings take place in Nashville from December 3-6. Until then, baseball fans need to find non-baseball ways to fill their time, or maybe explore baseball-related stuff that they didn't get around to doing during the season, in order to get a baseball fix. One such activity is reading books on baseball, which is a nice indoor-friendly way to pass some time in the offseason. Another time-passing activity is to check the Internet for baseball coverage and baseball-related material. I recently read an e-guide on Miller Park by Kurt Smith of Ballpark E-Guides. I wasn't sure what to expect, since I'd never checked out an e-guide before. Plus, I already know a lot about Miller Park. Nevertheless, I was happy to find some information I didn't know about Miller Park, and an abundance of detail about the rest of it. The Miller Park ballpark e-guide is a handy reference tool, especially for newbies, but also for those who have been around the scene a while. Smith has done e-guides for a large number of MLB ballparks and he seems to know his stuff very well. One would have to guess that he has spent a considerable amount of time at Miller Park on repeat occasions, because it's easy to miss a lot of the stuff covered in his guide if you're only there for a few hours. Smith documents the culture of Miller Park and the tailgating scene quite well, introducing readers to the sights, sounds and smells of the stadium. The e-guide covers the many different ways to get tickets for a Brewers game, including tips on how to score seats cheaply (and how to best take advantage of discounts and giveaways). He documents the generosity of the Milwaukee Brewers baseball club very well. Just last year the Brewers gave me two free club-level seats for taking a survey, so I can definitely appreciate what he's saying about their bigheartedness. For those who are frugal, even by Miller Park's standards, Smith includes what he calls 'Tightwad Tips' for further savings and wallet-watching. The e-guide goes into great detail about the different levels and seating at Miller Park. It's interesting to read how the levels at Miller Park differ from some other parks. Some of this detail I was familiar with already but some of it was new to me. I'll often seek out seats in sections I've been in before, but after reading this guide, I may try to score seats in sections that I haven't explored much previously. The guide really hammers home how great a value Miller Park is; even the more-expensive seating areas are relatively reasonably priced in many cases compared to other ballparks. I sat in the club level several times last year, taking what the escalator attendant called 'the longest escalator in the state of Wisconsin' up to the carpeted comfort there, and I was pleased to find that it didn't break the bank. The e-guide has inspired me to check out the club level more (especially the bars and clubs up there) and to reach out into areas of the ballpark I haven't really explored, like the ATI Zone on the field level in right field or the Left Field Loge Bar. I had always kind of wondered about Gate H-D, for example, and now I know that if you're a H.O.G. member, you can get exclusive access to that gate. How nice that must be. Smith goes into great detail about the different transportation options around Miller Park, especially the shuttles. I would have to disagree slightly with him, though, in that he stresses the Blue Mound bars, while I prefer the shuttles originating on the South Side or on National Ave near Miller Park, like the shuttle at The Jack bar on National. Or you can just have a few beers and walk from the Full Moon Saloon on National. You can park off National Ave pretty easily for free near the park. I guess I find those bars and those on the South Side to be less busy and chaotic, and therefore easier to handle on game days than the ruckus on Blue Mound. In addition, Smith says tailgaters should arrive several hours before the game in order to get a decent spot. While early arrival is definitely preferable, in my experience one can arrive just an hour before the game and still get a good enough spot to where the walk is no problem. Even the Uecker section of the parking lot is only a 10-minute stroll from the ballpark. The e-guide says that free Wi-Fi is provided in some of the parking lots; I was unaware of that. Smith makes good points about shuttles and taxis, though. They are easy ways to get to and from the ballpark if you don't have a car or a ride. I've taken cabs out of Miller Park numerous times and it's always pretty pain-free. Another thing that's possible is that after the game, you can get on a shuttle that is towards your destination and then take a bus or cab from that place on your way home. A few times I've just jumped onto a shuttle going to a place in downtown Milwaukee, thrown the driver a buck or two, and then continued on my way from wherever it dropped me off, miles away from Miller Park. Smith also does a nice job covering the food options at Miller Park. I swear, I've been to Miller Park innumerable times, but some of these food options I've never heard of, or at least I didn't notice them. I will have to look into a couple places he mentions, at least. Smith's ballpark e-guides would probably be most helpful if you're taking a road trip to ballparks around the country or, in the case of the Miller Park one, are visiting for the first time or first few times. Some of the information can certainly be found in other places, but it's nice to have a comprehensive guide for reference. If you're not intimately familiar with the ballpark, his insider info could be valuable to maximize your time at the park, help you save some money and 'do as the locals do'.
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Czech Republic Olympic team: Petr Nedved in, Vrbata, Hudler out
The Czech Republic announced their Olympic hockey roster on Monday and it was met with some surprises like Petr Nedved in over Radim Vrbata and Jiri Hudler.
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Tuesday marks the deadline for nations to announce their Olympic hockey rosters for the Sochi Games that start Feb. 13 but a few nations are releasing their rosters a little earlier, like the Czech Republic.
The Czechs, who have fallen in recent years from when they were right there in heavy medal contention, will be taking a slew of NHL players but like usual, right now it's the players not going that are getting the attention.
Here is the Czech Republic team via iSport.
Ondrej Pavelec (Winnipeg Jets)
Jakub Kovar (Jekaterinburg)
Alexander Salak (Petrohrad)
Marek Zidlicky (New Jersey Devils)
Ladislav Smid (Calgary Flames)
Radko Gudas (Tampa Bay Lightning)
Michael Barinka (HC Vitkovice)
Lukas Krajicek (Dinamo Minsk)
Michal Rozsival (Chicago Blackhawks)
Zbynek Michalek (Phoenix Coyotes)
Tomas Kaberle (Rytiri Kladno)
Jaromir Jagr (New Jersey Devils)
Patrik Elias (New Jersey Devils)
Tomas Plekanec (Montreal Canadiens)
Ales Hemsky (Edmonton Oilers)
Jakub Voracek (Philadelhia Flyers)
Michael Frolik (Winnipeg Jets)
Martin Hanzal (Phoenix Coyotes)
Vladimir Sobotka (St. Louis Blues)
Ondrej Palat (Tampa Bay Lightning)
Milan Michalek (Ottawa Senators)
David Krejci (Boston Bruins)
Roman Cervenka (Petrohrad)
Petr Nedved (Bili Tygri Liberec)
Jiri Novotny (HC Lev Praha)
Right away the goaltending situation jumps out. It's looking like Pavelec, he of the .901 save percentage for the Jets, will be the starter. That's a cocnern right there.
But it's not as though the rest of the roster gives a ton of reason for optimism either. There is a lot of age on the ice between Jagr, Elias and Nedved (yes, that Petr Nedved) as well as Kaberle and other vets.
Meanwhile a couple of names that are missing come as quite a surprise. Jiri Hudler leads the Flames in point this season with 33 but he didn't make the cut, nor did Radim Vrbata in Phoenix, Tomas Fleischmann of Florida or Michal Neuvirth from the Capitals. All of them figured to factor in somehow. There are only so many spots, granted, but it seems strange leaving Hudler and Vrbata in particular off the squad, especially in favor of a guy like Nedved. Playing at home matters, I guess.
By the way, an interesting tidbit on Nedved from Chris Peters:
So Team Czech Republic's Petr Nedved is going to end up having played in two Olympics. The first time he did it? With CANADA in 1994.
— Chris Peters (@chrismpeters) January 6, 2014
Still, there is some decent scoring punch up front with Jagr, Elias, Voracek, Krejci and the captain Plekanec, but it doesn't look like a roster that is really in the same ballpark as the gold-medal contenders going into this tournament.
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In a comment to Dr. Judith Rich's recent article, "Confessions of a Closet Curmudgeon," I wrote: "Love won," to which Judith responded: "Love always wins, doesn't it?" I envisaged a bumper sticker: Love Wins. Except we don't have many bumpers these days. Not on cars anyway.
So how does love win? How have you experienced love winning in your life? And in what ways?
A friend has a problem with the idea of "winning" because it is associated with competition, loss and failure. I went to the dictionary for the origin of the word "win." Old English winnan [strive, contend] also [subdue and take possession of, acquire] of Germanic origin. Perhaps it is more about the "how" you go about winning that is the issue.
Last weekend, I witnessed love winning in many of the comments written in response to my article "Finding Freedom From Suffering." There were those who were courageous enough to write about their very real causes of suffering, and those who responded with words of kindness, empathy and compassion.
It was slightly reminiscent of a dinner party my then partner and I gave for four friends, a couple and two they had not met before. They sat opposite each other; my partner and I at either end of the table. The conversation took off between them while we served the meal, and looked on. Similarly last week, the threads of comments took on a life of their own.
From Shelley Nomad Chef:
Last year my 32-year-old son, only child, died accidentally. He was born when I was 19. I had never had a day as an adult without him in my life. He was my entire family. I am suffering now, and strangely it gets worse with time ...
I know I make choices every day to get up in the morning, to write and to work. I make choices to invite strangers into my home because most of my friends have avoided me since my son died. I make an enormous effort to distract myself from the pain that threatens to drown me at times. I am a different person that I do not recognize, but perhaps the suffering has attracted different people into my life. Maybe my broken heart has a new softness that others resonate with, strangers who are my new friends. I cannot choose not to suffer, only to live.
The thread of responses she received were heartfelt and inspiring to me.
This reader touched me with his email:
Suffering has helped me look deep into myself. The deeper I get the farther I radiate to the human landscape around me. I begin to become aware of the suffering of others. And when I try to help someone in however a small way I gain strength to deal with my suffering. The depth is bottomless and the opportunities to help is endless. I am beginning to enjoy the journey.
On the journey he describes, love wins.
Love wins in tragic circumstances when one person reaches out to another with words of comfort, or practically lending a hand. Many years ago, following a traffic accident, I was lying in hospital with a back injury, a long way from home. My step-daughter, who was probably about 14 at that time, made the journey by bus and train to visit me, bringing with her essential toiletries and fresh clothes. She sat by my side, radiating a powerful loving presence that restored me in a remarkable way. Do you know people who have a gift like that?
One of my favourite Rumi quotes is:
"Out beyond ideas of wrong-doing and right-doing there is a field.
I'll meet you there."
That field I recognize as one of loving -- one in which we lift above the conflicts, pressures, fear and drama that characterizes so much of human life. It is one you can retire to in meditation. From the higher perspective of loving, you can see more clearly how to tackle a thorny issue; see the humour in your anger or irritation, even regard an enemy with greater benevolence and understanding.
In England, as a child when you cut your birthday cake you make a wish. My wish was always for "health, wealth and happiness."
Consider how love wins in practical ways here:
HEALTH: Love wins by taking care of yourself -- eating foods that are good for your body, exercising regularly, getting enough sleep, drinking enough water; by nurturing yourself mentally, physically and emotionally, being true to yourself and honouring what is true for you. Love wins by being free-flowing, in circulation within the body, and outside of it; releasing the blocks of fear, anger, guilt, resentment, shame and blame; surrendering to your inner peace.
WEALTH: Love wins not solely by the acquisition of property and possessions but in knowing and respecting your innate value and personal values; by sharing not only what you have materially, but also your gifts, talents and other personal resources; by receiving and giving generously when the opportunity arises; being active, open and available; knowing your purpose and fulfilling it; growing your personal assets and qualities; engaging your human spirit in the world.
HAPPINESS: Love wins by doing things which are fun and enjoyable; by expressing love, joy, gratitude and forgiveness; taking time to meditate, or reflect on life's goodness and beauty; assisting others to feel happy; letting go of attachments that no longer serve you; daring to follow a heartfelt dream; telling the truth; sparkling with humour; accepting what is; being present in the moment; smiling; finding blessings in disguise; by celebrating successes, even the small ones; by trusting the innate goodness that sustains all of life.
When you bring the love of your spirit, your compassion, kindness and empathy to anyone, an issue or challenge, you can elevate yourself, see the beauty present and find ways forward more clearly.
What if you do not "win" a stated objective? Love is flexible, open and free to learn from every experience you have. Love wins wisdom. Love keeps moving. So you did not win this one? Keep going. Take one more step towards what it is you want in your heart of hearts.
Continue to strive. Subdue your lesser nature; take possession of and own the greater aspect of who you truly are. The love within you knows how to win what is truly most important and valuable to you.
What does winning mean for you? How has love won in your life? Whose capacity for love inspires you the most? I would love to hear from you. Your comments and wisdom are welcome.
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After the old wires ran fine out of the tube-I asked him to try the new ones out of the tube..Just as well I had been talking to a box of Zesta crackers---He called me at lunch and was headed to the same China junk tractor parts dealer to get ends professionally put on the junk wires...I checked all of them Sarurday for continuity and all checked out...Hadn't talked to him since.I did tell him that I doubted that the wires got well overnight...Old folks that already have their mind made up and ain't going to listen anyway, when they ask you a question, just kill me.......
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A week ago, we unofficially announced Yahoo's cool upcoming features like, sharp layout, user interface, search suggestion and more! Many features and updates have been updated to Yahoo! It has been a slow but worthwhile process. Back in June, Yahoo! launched the first ever Yahoo! shortcuts, a start for many upcoming changes and additions.
This much anticipated launch has been awaited by both industry experts and by Yahoo! enthusiasts alike. It is a culmination of all the efforts that Yahoo! has made so far. Now, the official Yahoo! Search blog announces all its new features in a blog called "From "To Do" to "Done" in One Search". "Whatever it is you want to do: research a topic, find a website, plan a vacation, research a medical condition, view a funny video, or any of the other billions of queries we get from users — their intents expressed via a few keywords in a search box."
First and foremost is Yahoo! Search Assist.
"Yahoo! Search Assist kicks it up a notch, bringing suggestions to the search results page, along with related concepts that give users a point-and-click query refinement capability that enables them to explore a subject area they may be unfamiliar with."
Anytime, someone types a query in Yahoo!, the algorithm's refinement capability makes it explore a subject area they may be unfamiliar with. For eg: If you ran a search on Paris. The new Yahoo!Search Assist knows that the following concepts are related to your query. These range from Paris vacations, Disneyland Paris, Disneyland resort Paris, Paris France, Paris Las Vegas, Paris by night etc.
- shows up when you need it or ask for it
- offers real-time suggestions and concepts to explore
- Search Assist is that, it can be turned on and off as you please
Apparently, when a test was performed on Yahoo! Search Assist, 'in one metric they found a 61% increase in successful task completion when users had Search Assist as part of their search experience'. Moreover, as a company that has been in search for a long time, it knows that generic people are not too 'search query-savvy'. This is another reason why Yahoo! Search Assist and its suggestions will not only improve user experience but also encourage it.
Header and Footer
Another new addition is Yahoo! Search's header and footer. This too aims on making users get things done. The previous arrangement has been altered. The search box has been shifted to the left of the padge, so that it aligns with SERPs. Also, it now becomes easier to browse through the results and seek what we are looking for.
Multimedia Content
Yahoo! SERPs now accommodate links of videos from YouTube, Metacafe or Yahoo! Video. These , in addition to the link you get an inline video player so you can watch those videos immediately. When your search results include links to videos from YouTube, Metacafe or Yahoo! Video. In addition, you will also receive an inline video player which provides a platform for you to watch all the videos on. I ran a search on Asafa Powell and the SERPs had two YouTube videos of Asafa Powell.
One of the many updates of Yahoo's new Multimedia improvements, include Flickr photos. Now, when a Flickr photo or tag shows up in your results, you get to see those great photos in addition to getting a link.
Yahoo! Baseball Shortcuts
Back in August, Yahoo! embedded baseball shortcuts in their SERPs.
Yahoo! NFL Shortcuts
This was out by the end of August. If you run a quick search on say, Tom Brady, a shortcut returns with information that includes his picture, name, number, position, news, scores, schedules, photos, quick stats and more.
Yahoo! Music Shortcuts
With the advent of Yahoo Audio Search with the click of a mous, you have your favorite songs on your fingertips. In Yahoo! Audio, you can search for audio files from all over the world wide web through music, podcasts, interviews and more.
Google Vs. Yahoo!
An interesting observation listed by Tomer Molovinsky is that, on searching "sprint store near glendale arizona" Google shows better results.
As much as Yahoo! would like to, it might not be able to make regular Googlers switch loyalties. However, in terms of search and the entire user experience, it has improved by leaps and bounds.
In the words of Yahoo!, "people really don't want to search; they want to get things done. Today, we're launching an all new Yahoo! Search experience that gets users the answers they're looking for quickly and easily, and often in one search."
Another disadvantage of Yahoo's universal search is that, the SERPs tend to get all cluttered with non-organic results. But then, this is not a problem only with Yahoo! This is something that holds true with all big search engine sites.
All in all, kudos to Yahoo! For creating something that looks good and works wonderfully too.


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A form of political catholicism that emerged strongly in much of western Europe after World War II. Drawing inspiration from the earlier modernizing efforts of Pope leo xiii (e.g. in Rerum Novarum , 1891), it combined vigorous opposition to communism with a willingness to reduce the inequities associated with unfettered capitalism . Thus Christian Democracy accepted some enlargement of state authority so as to implement appropriate measures of secular welfarism , and attempted to regenerate the kind of centrism or moderate conservatism that had so severely waned amid the growing political extremism of the 1920s and 1930. Appealing to a core constituency of middle-class voters, Christian Democrats sometimes formed single-party administrations, yet also promoted their objectives through coalition. Although often driven to collaborate with socialist moderates, they themselves maintained a general preference for the less governmentally constrained economics of "the social market." Operating along such lines, Christian Democracy played a prominent role in the post-1945 development of Italy, France, Austria, Switzerland, Belgium, and the Netherlands – and not least in entrenching representative government within the new Federal Republic of Germany. The transnational spirit of the movement also strongly influenced the early progress of european integration . Particularly notable ... log in or subscribe to read full text
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Yes I do and they have never been more powerful or cheaper thanks to the AMD Socket AM1 chips, which just FYI is the same Jaguar platform used by the XB-One and PS4. If you use a Linux HTPC build like OpenELEC you can easily get one built for less than $250 although i have to say that HTPCs are frankly the only place Windows 8 makes sense, its large startscreen is a perfect 10 foot UI for HTPCs.
But unless you were doing VERY specialized code the OtherOS running on the cell just wasn't a good idea, the cell was just too specialized to use as a general purpose CPU. You'd be better off with a Jaguar quad where the entire system uses less than 65w under max load and if you use an SSD idles in the teens. And of course thanks to it being X86-64 you can run any flavor of Windows/Linux/BSD you want without needing a corp to approve.
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Igor (Itai Shcherback) and his father Peter (Tomasz Sobczak), an ornithologist, witness the birth of a crane, who Igor names Karl. Peter intends on studying the birds, who migrate from Russia to Africa. Igor would like to go along, but he lives with his mother Tanya (Ola Schur Selektar) since his parents are divorced. When Tanya announces that they're moving to Israel, Igor wants to live with Peter, but his commitment to track the cranes to Africa prevents that. Peter promises to visit Igor in Israel when the cranes rest there during migration. When Igor reaches Israel, he stops speaking to his father, who is tracking Karl and posting it online. Slowly, Igor makes friends with Vered (Clil Arbel) who shows him Peter's website, only to find out that Karl is missing. Hoping that Karl is safe and headed to Israel, Igor, with the help of Vered and some new friends, decide to make a place for Karl to rest in Israel.
Igor & the Cranes' Journey is the first feature film from director Evgeny Ruman, and it's an emotional experience. The story of Igor manages to capture just about every major challenge a child could deal with. His parents are divorced and he must try and understand why he can't stay with his father. He moves to a new city, leaving his friends behind, and he eventually deals with his first love.
Ruman presents each moment with a realism that instantly connects the audience to the characters. Igor's transformation feels very natural and Itai Shcherback's performance is just right, as he goes from a child who complains about things to a young man who deals with things. The relationship between Igor and Vered is also a highlight of the film, adding to that natural feeling that fills the entire film.
Is Igor & the Cranes' Journey Essential TIFF Kids Viewing?
This is a great film for adults, but it may not appeal to young kids very much. It's a bit slow paced, and some of the bigger themes may be lost on those younger than ten. With multiple screening times, there should be room for Igor & the Cranes' Journey though, especially for the animal lovers out there.
Igor & the Cranes' Journey Screening Times
- Tuesday, April 9, 2013 at 12:15 pm at TIFF Bell Lightbox 2
- Sunday, April 14, 2013 at 3:30 pm at TIFF Bell Lightbox 2
- Thursday, April 18, 2013 at 9:45 am at TIFF Bell Lightbox 3
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The 'stage' of the cancer defines whether the tumour is localised to the organ, whether it has invaded nearby structures, whether it has spread to the local lymph nodes or whether it has spread to other parts of the body. The treating oncologist needs to know the stage to decide the most suitable treatment.
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Health Care
The House passed the much debated health care bill 219-212 on Sunday. While this was a close vote, democracy (as Locke argued) is based on the decision of the majority and the majority (at least in the house and senate) decided in favor of the bill. What the American people think about the matter is somewhat unclear since some polls show the majority as for it while other polls show the majority is against it.
Various positive and negative claims have been made about the bill. For example, the impact of the bill on the deficit is a matter of debate between the two parties. The Republicans' claim is that it will be a deficit disaster while the Democrats who support it allege that it will reduce the deficit. There are, of course, more dramatic claims about the doom that this bill will bring to America.
Since the bill has been passed, we will soon have the opportunity to get data about the impact of the bill. Naturally, the various sides will spin, massage and manipulate the data (and its interpretation) and these factors will need to be taken into account. It will be interesting to see how things play out in the upcoming elections and what impact the passage of this bill will have.
Since we know the bill has passed, we can set aside guessing about that. So the question now is this: what impact will this have on America? Doom? Salvation? Business as usual? Something else? Bonus points for using the most talking points, of course.
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". . .what impact will this have on America? Doom? Salvation?" Or. . .OR. . . "Armageddon!" ( sayeth John Boehner)
Today's topic is Health Care, so here's an article from David Frum (AEI guy) that contains some interesting proposals. Spoiler alert: For the more sensitive among you, he even gets in some digs at Rush Limbaugh.
Paul Ryan: "The government-knows-best philosophy advanced on the floor by the Majority today is paternalistic, arrogant, and at odds with our nation's unique character. We are fast approaching a tipping point in which more Americans depend on the government than on themselves for their livelihoods – a point where, we, the American people trade in our commitment and concern for our individual liberties in exchange for government benefits."
'Tipping point' is so 21st Century. I didn't buy into the concept when it was just the plain vanilla 'slippery slope'. I still think it's a load. As George Will wrote, 'All politics takes place on a slippery slope. The most important four words in politics are 'up to a point.'
Besides, if Boehner is to be believed–uh,excuse me for a moment while I vomit 😦
— we're already at the bottom of that theoretical slope. We experienced ARMAGEDDON on March 21! My guess is the forces of good have already won.
Refresh my memory. During the previous administration didn't we 'trade in our commitment and concern for our individual liberties' for personal safety after 9/11?
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I just the found the video below on you tube and I just could not resist to write this post. Having read many books and articles about Jeet Kune Do (JKD) as well as having practiced wing chun solidly for over 5 years I was kind of giving for granted what I see in the video but it's obvious that for some people it is not.
JKD is a concept and not a style; basic principle behind JKD is to learn various martial arts and just retain what works for the individual, discarding what doesn't work. This is somehow a precursor concept of MMA fighting, mixing styles to have a complete repertoire of techniques that cover all ranges of fighting including grappling and ground work. In my opinion that is somehow fine for a person which has decent experience in one style, then moves on to the next one and so on. Trying to learn at the same time different styles just creates confusion because a correct stance for one could be wrong for the other and you never know which one is which.
In principle different practitioners of JKD could have developed, given the hundred of martial styles available, completely different kind of JKD. However if you join a JKD school, as long as it is authorised from one of the original students of Bruce Lee (Dan Inosanto, also portrayed in the video, comes to mind), you will learn from scratch techniques that seem to be unique of JKD but, apart from some simple adaptations of footwork and other details they replicate very precisely basic Wing Chun techniques and concepts. Enjoy the video:


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Hi All,
My friend and I are planning to got to Italy for 3 weeks in August 2011.
We would like to plan 3 destinations to stay to for approx 1 week each and explore the surrounding areas or just experience the region itself.
I'd like to end the trip in Sicily.
Whilst we like to go out and have a good time, it's not everything so areas not on the "beaten" track would also be welcome.
The trip is about enjoying Italy, the people and relaxation!
Any suggestions on what to do and where to stay would be greatly appreciated!


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What an adorable WINNIE THE POOH PARTY submitted by Valerie Painter of Greyson Design.
This is such a darling party! I love how it's set in a wooded area which is so fitting of the Hundred Acre Wood! I also love the darling Winnie the Pooh desserts and ideas, such as the honeycomb cookies, honey filled snap lid jars, and the "100 Aker Acorns". This party is so adorable and would be perfect for any child who loves the adventures of Winnie the Pooh!
My favorite Winnie The Pooh party ideas and elements from this darling occasion are:
- The cute honeycomb and "hunny" pot cookies
- The fun wood location signs
- The framed Winnie the Pooh saying
- The darling Winnie the Pooh costumes
- The "beelicious" honeycomb banner
- The cute Christopher Robin and character chair name tags
- and MORE!
Styling and Paper Goods: Valerie Painter: Greyson Design on Facebook & Greysond Design on Etsy
Photographer: DanyC Photography
Wooden Name Cutouts, Custom Vinyl, and 100 Aker Wood Sign: Ten23Designs
Vintage Chairs and Vintage Props: Refunction Junktion
Gold Candlabras, White Chandlier, Wooden Slabs, White Display Platters: Events by I Candy
Stripped straws, 36" Balloons, Gumball Tubes, Clear Boxes, Wooden Candy Sticks: Bloom Designs Online
Honey Dipper Wands: Clarke Wood Works on Etsy
Mini Picnic Baskets: Faniciful Events
Personalized Gingham Platter: Emily Magnolia Creative Co
Honeycomb and Hunny Pot Cookies, Mini Fondant Bees: Linda of Frog Prince Cake and Cookie Design
Bee Cookies on Sticks, Gingham Picnic Basket Cookies and Bee Scalloped Cookies: The Cookie Jar
Red Gingham Wooden Utensils: Sucre Shop
Gingham Ribbon: Ribbon Revelery on Facebook
Tulle Skirts: Atutudes on Facebook and Atutudes on Etsy
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Hi I am finally coming back from the mayo clinic today. I am sitting in the car and a thought came to my head. How do you fill the new radiators up. I saw on my dads truck that their is no radiator cap. My uncle told me if the radiator ever goes that you have to jack the truck up on the passenger side almost to where it looks like it is going to tip over and that is how you fill it up. Do you fill the new cars up through the resivore. He told me a friend of his had to change the radiator out and it kept over heating after he changed the radiator. My uncle contacted a mechanic and this is what the mechanic told him to do. Is this true. Thanks for your time and help.
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Just read that Reconyx has an upgrade to allow their trailcams to transmit pics over cell network. Im currently using the covert special ops text cam now. If the cell upgrade is as good as their cams, this should be an awesome set up. They are saying 5000 pics on a set of batteries
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Like you said, if its as good as their current picture quality.. awesome.
"SM750 sends full size 720p High Definition Images"
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"SM750 sends full size 720p High Definition Images"
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I have been using the Reconyx cell cams for a few months now. Seem to be working well. My Coverts have been acting up lately. I am probably going to replace them with the Reconyx when they die. I watched several does the other night in front of the Covert on a bait pile and not 1 pic.
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I was camping and feeding blue jays bits of bread. They ate me out of house and home. I made a bird feeder out of a branch of cypress with plenty of pine cones on it. It sat long-ways so I secured an empty sardines can on it and hung it in a tree. I put the bits of bread in the can and they loved it. Voila! No more feeding them all that bread like I did before.