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Everyone has encountered Legos at one time or another. If you've had kids that love them, hate them, or you've stepped on one with your bare foot and experienced the most painful three minutes of your entire life, you know that Legos can be both a blessing and a curse! The good news is that Legos are an obsession you can feel good about encouraging! Legos help kids in a bunch of different ways without them even knowing, which is great for stubborn little ones!
Legos Develop Creative Thinking
Without having to sit them down and encourage them to complete complex problems or puzzles, Legos are able to develop creative thinking skills in children and young adults. This is a skill that can really pay off down the road, later in life. Creative problem solving comes with the territory when building anything with Legos. Sure, there are instructions and pictures and YouTube tutorials, but in the end you really have to be able to see what you want to build and find a way to make it happen. These trial and error experiments and forward thinking puzzles can really help kids and teens learn how to solve problems creatively. The best part about all of this is that you don't have to fight with them, they're learning without even realizing!
It Might Not Be Sports but at Least There's No Screen!
Legos are a healthy passion that you can encourage your youngsters to pursue! In such a technologically advanced society we are forced to choose between the things our children like and the things we feel good about them doing! That is a total non-issue with Legos! Kids will be away from the screens, learning how to build, solve problems, and fine tune their motor skills without any fuss or fight!
If you are worried about encouraging your kids to do something that seems like a solo activity you can sign them up for COUNTLESS Lego clubs and classes. They'll make friends who share a similar passion and you can feel great about them enjoying what they do while still building social skills. Legos are so popular that in almost any city, state, or small town there can be found a Lego club; if you can't find a Lego club you can start one!
Fine Tune Those Motor Skills
If you've ever touched a Lego set you can relate to the minute adjustments that are required to fit those little suckers together just right…This is excellent for growing kids! The fine motor skills required to complete some of these movements and projects are built up over time and if they're constantly in use while building Lego mansions you can be worry free about development issues in those areas! It is amazing what kids can do, the things they can design, imagine, build, etc. with just a pile of plastic bricks! In no time at all it seems like they've mastered their Lego craft!
Finally, if for no other reason, Legos are fantastic for building imaginative skills in children. With almost no effort they can take a thought, dream, idea, or drawing and turn it into a 3 dimensional representation of something that was previously only known to their minds! It's a great way to encourage kids to have a healthy outlet for thoughts, feelings, and emotions! Building with Legos can help them develop a physical representation of their thoughts which can be really helpful and soothing while also helping them learn to visualize and create! Having a house littered with those devious little blocks might seem like a nuisance at times but in all reality they're doing more good for your family (just not your feet) than you might realize!
Speaking of Legos, Netflix launched two new shows on March 4th: LEGO Bionicle and LEGO Friends. We've been watching LEGO Bionicle over here pretty much every day since the launch. My little one loves that he can play with his Legos and watch them on the tv at the same time.
Do your kids love Legos? Do they build from the heart or do they like to follow the kit instructions? Do you belong to any local Lego clubs?
Note: I am a member of the Netflix StreamTeam. As part of the #streamteam, I have received product and complimentary service, but all opinions are 100% my own.
123 Responses to "Why Legos are Great for Kids"
My girls love Legos and couldn't agree more with you on the reasons why Legos are great for kids overall 🙂
I don't think my boys could ever grow tired of Legos. They love them.
My son too! He could sit for hours and hours just playing with Legos!
Yes, legos do capture the imagination and our kids love them as well
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Allison used to love those Lego Friends. I cringe thinking about how much money we've spent on them over the years.
I agree with you that creating things with Legos help kids to learn problem solving skills. The best part is that they get to use their imaginations while they are doing it.
I never had them when I was a kid but probably would have loved them 🙂
It is good coz it actually encourages them to be creative and to explore. My son used to have a thousand pieces to play with.
Personally, i think 'play' is good for adults too. Have you seen the TED talk from Shonda Rhimes about how playing with her children soothed her soul?
I haven't watched that one yet, but it sounds like a must. I need a little more play in my day.
Yes Legos are great for fine motor skills. But they really hurt to step on. Your pizza dude Lego is really cute by the way.
We have always been a lego family for as long as I can remember. Our kids have a ton of sets. Some they made into what they were supposed to be and we have a hug box for imaginative play. I have to admit that I go a little crazy when I go to the lego store. The sets are crazy!!
Sure, I fully agree ! Legos are creative, educational and great for developing fine motor skills! Perfect for kids and for all family!
Kids – what does being a kid have to do with Legos – they are perfect for all ages. In target, TODAY, the guy in front of us on line had three of the big themed boxes. I laughed – the box says 7-14, and I said, "We all know these are for you" and he said, "of course they're for me" and he had to be in his late 20s. And I have the lego board game and I played it about a year ago with a friend and we're … let's say passed our late 20s.
I agree with your list.
And no matter how many times I step on the legos, I still want them to have them and continue to enjoy building creative themes.
I see how proud they are to show me what they have created!
Love this! I think Legos are amazing and at almost 30, we still love playing with them. Sometimes for inspiration we head to the Legos store downtown Chicago. Their displays are always so colorful!
I love the Chicago Lego displays! The ones at Disney are pretty amazing too!
We love Legos. My girls are always asking for new sets. It makes me happy seeing them building and having fun.
My kids both loved Legos when they were younger. My son was especially obsessed with them.
I like Legos for kids. My nieces and friends kids and I enjoy building all sorts of fun things
My boys love Legos. I think it has made them them smarter.
LEGOS are the BEST! We love them! Hell, even I like playing with them!
My daughter loves her leggos.. I do find that they're a bit expensive though… but I just get her the ones that are on clearance lol and all is good!
They might be great for kids for all those reasons but they're horrible in my house so I don't buy them. Stepping on a Lego is the worst feeling ever!
We are just staring to get into Legos now that my boys are a bit older. We used MegaBloks first and quickly saw how they love building things.
Legos are fun to play with, it's nice to see kids run to a box of legos than to a smartphone to play games. I really do second the fact they develop creative thinking. Thanks for sharing.
a great list! We are a little lego crazy in this house! (my brother still loves it at 14 too) but they are a nightmare to tidy away!
I so agree with this! I have been a big fan of Legos since I was a kid, myself haha
My nephews love legos so much! They are so much better at them than I am. Love how it teaches them so much.
We love Legos in this house! The problem is my son likes to put everything together but he doesn't like to take it apart once it's put together. I need to get him a set that he can just build stuff over and over again.
My husband is a huge lego fan so I don't think we'll have to do too much convincing! These are great reasons and I love all the options.
Legos are fantastic! One of the best toys around!
We love Legos around here. I'm trying to plan a trip to Legoland which will be the ultimate Lego fun.
I loved Legos as a child but now they are even cooler since they have "girl" Legos. I can't wait for my kids to be old enough to plan with them because there's so many lessons to be learned from them (like you mentioned) that they are doing without even knowing they are learning!
I loved Legos. I think they are a great hands on creative toy for kids.
These new shows look great. My kids did love Legos. They built all sorts of worlds with them!
I remember loving lego as a child and it is wonderful to see it so loved still and how it has evolved. x
My son, at the age of 30, still has a pretty extensive Lego collection. It's a great way for him to destress.
We are at the "duplos" stage but Jett absolutely LOVES them! We build ALL sorts of things with them – everything from big trucks to microphones to flashlights. They are really great for encouraging his creativity!
These are all great reasons and I love giving LEGOS for gifts. The kids use their imagination when playing with them and I think it's important for them to do that.
I loved legos gowing up and I always buy them for friends kids
We love Legos! My son has so many we gave him part of the basement. It really helps him be creative.
When I was a nanny, we played Legos all the time!
I even love legos as an adult ! Keeps the brain cells moving, awesome toy !
I grew up with legos and so did my husband. They encourage creativity and imagination! Not to mention, a child steps on one once and they'll remember to put them up 😉
My kids love Legos. They have both kits that they follow the instructions to build and they also have tubs of bricks. I love seeing what they come up with!
My kids did the same thing! The Bionicle figures are really cool!
Absolutely agreed. My kids love love love their Legos!!
I've always loved legos! When I use to babysit I would spend hours making creations with the kids. It was always interesting to see which kids would throw away the instructions and which kids wanted to make what was on the box.
Following directions is also a great skill to perfect with Legos.
Any time kids can use their creativity is good.
My daughter loved playing with Legos when she was growing up. I made sure to save some of them for when I have grandchildren.
We love Legos here! The boys and I still need to check out those Netflix shows.
My husband still plays with Legos. 😀 It's our go-to gift for our nieces, and I'm sure our kid will have TONS of them!!
Trust me I am forever stepping on lego! Who knew it hurt so much but Lego is fantastic for kids. I used to love playing with them.
We love legos at our house. They make such great gifts and the shows are pretty fun to watch!
Legos are the best! We have a huge bin of them and build stuff often. You can never have enough Legos 🙂
My son just loves legos! It totally feeds his creativity! Such a great way to play for kids.
My boys love Legos!! They can play with them for hours!
I have always liked Legos. I remember growing up playing with them.
Legos are our go to toy! They are wonderful for creative play! I love them, not stepping on them though!
I love legos, they have been part of my kids' childhood and mine. I agree, they definitely fire up those creative juices and makes your imagination come to life as well. Legos are one of the best classic toys out there! Definitely!
My oldest son has always enjoyed Legos. My youngest son is still a bit to young for the smaller legos. We put up the Legos so that my youngest can play with them once he is old enough.
My kids love legos! It is great to see how creative they can be with them.
Lego is an amazing toy for kids. I love these sets but nothing is better than a huge tub of lego left to the imagination.
My daughter used to love playing with Legos when she was a kid. A lot of creative thinking is required to build so many different things!
My boys loved legos, my daughter never played with them. They could entertain for hours.
My son loved Legos, he always wanting these, so glad to know that this is great for kids
Love this toy. I still play it with kids or with my little cousins. They really love it! They are so quite when we're playing legos, obviously because they use their mind to think what to build.
I loved Lego when I was a kid and my kids loved it, too. I've always known that Lego is great for kids.
my godson loves the lego video games but i can't get him to play with legos. I wish he would though, it is a great brain exercise!
My son was love playing Lego and I know he can learn from that game
These days, this toys "Legos" is the one chasing activity that kiddos would loved so much. Its build there creative thinking about this.
We have a whole family of Lego lovers! My son loves to use the instructions and my daughter is more of a free spirit!
i think legos are fabulous for children and even though i didn't get into them i can appreciate how cool they are. i love visiting the lego store at downtown disney to see what they have put together
My kids really love Legos. It enhances their skills and they're being creative.
Legos are great. All my kiddos love playing with them. They can make so many things and get creative.
We must have at least ten boxes of legos. I love the creativity that comes with playing with them.
My daughter loves all kinds of building blocks! We just got Netflix couple of weeks ago and we haven't had time to check out the Lego Friends yet, but I'm sure my daughter will love it.
I totally agree. Legos are great for kids. My daughter has a very impressive collection. lol
Legos Legos!!! I love them I can play with them for hours with my kids!!
Lego was one of my kids favorites when they were younger. It is a great way to be creative.
My kids love playing with Lego. It is so easy to clean them if you put them in a mesh bag and run them threw the washer.
My kids LOVE legos. I actually just bought them new legos the other day to add to their collection. It's the one thing they can all sit down together and do without fighting lol
We are a home absolutely drowning in Lego… and I don't mind one bit! As long as it stays off the floor!!! My son has so many kits Star Wars, Jurassic Park, Avengers, Minecraft, and so much of just the standard blocks. He will disappear in his room for hours. We had to put 4 shelves in his room just to hold his favourite pieces. And now my girls love the Lego Friends too. I much prefer this imaginative play to the glow of screens!!
Legos are so much fun for kids and adults. I love them for their bright colors, delightful things to make, and the way they encourage hand-eye coordination and inspire imagination.
Legos are fun and it will develop kids creativity and patient. They are much better that high tech games you can buy in the market nowadays.
Other than the fact that I hate stepping on them in the middle of the night, Legos are awesome lol My son loves them and yes, it is way better than screen time for sure.
I so agree! Legos are neat for kids – boys and girls!
I love the creativity that LEGOs inspire in my kids. They build the most amazing things – and who knows, maybe someday one of their crazy creations will someday will become a reality!
My son is fascinated with LEGOs. He has a few sets and uses them almost at the same time to make different things. It's great to see him letting his imagination run free.
Legos build a creativity of child minds, that's why I love LEGOs for my son.
Mt brother had bins of lego as a kid and we still build legos at the office sometimes! It's our treat to ourselves 😉
My kids are crazy about LEGOs. That's why we have more LEGOs in our house than in the LEGO store.
Legos have been around like forever–I remember stepping on them at friend's houses and even in my own. I used to keep a set there for when they all came visiting. It is great to keep the Dad's busy also!!
The floor in my oldest's room is made up entirely of LEGO. I won't go in there for fear of injury. But I let it be because he doesn't want to move his creations or disturb his creative process.
We seriously have so many Legos in our house! My boys love Legos and there are so many awesome cognitive and creative skills that are mastered with them!
My niece loves the legos that they have for girls. She puts together the little scenes and is great at following the directions.
There are so many things you can do with Lego. I love that kids can use their imagination and build whatever they want.
My daughter is Lego obsessed!!!! I was never into that kinda stuff as a kid so I don't get the fascination at all, but omg I do love them now though because they keep
My child entertained for hours!
Legos are such great toys. I loved them growing up and now my daughter loves them.
My son loved Legos for a long time. He still ahs boxes of pieces. They were great for his development
Legos clearly understands child development. They target every age group so successfully. We love their sets.
I definitely see Legos as great learning tool for kids. My two youngest love them. They learn how to build and make things, and it teaches them great skills.
We love legos! I don't think I could imagine our house with out them, Thank you for sharing.'
We love Legos too and my youngest had a grand time at Lego Land a few months ago. I also believe that they are great for our children's development.
My daughter loves lego. She's got a huge collection to play with. Her favorite is the lego doll house.
Legos have been in our home for as long as I can remember. My kids started with duplo.
Legos really are good for so many reason. My four kids all love them, and they are varied in age. Even the grown ones get into it if a set is out.
My kids are a big fan of legos, we have so many here at home. IT sparks creativity among the kids.
Legos can be really educational too. I will choose it over any other kind of toy because of how makes my kid enhance his creativity.
We love love love Lego's! Kiddo and I still play with them when we hang out. I'll probably play with Lego for the rest of my life.
So great to watch our girls who r 4 and 5 build things with Legos! I've totally stepped on a few though which is not fun haha!
I totally get that they support creativity and imaginative play, but I hate legos. I feel like a terrible parent for hating them, but the tiny pieces just annoy me.
I love Legos for kids!! They really get their imaginations going and like you said, no screens!!
Our kids love playing with LEGOs! They always put them up after building them and then build things with the extra parts.
legos are the bomb! i haven't really thought it about it in this way before, great post!
LEGO clubs! I didn't know about those. I'm going to look in the area for one. My son loves his Lego sets.
They really do help kids with fine motor skills. I love all the creativity that Legos help to inspire in kids.
I agree with you that creating things with Legos help kids to learn problem solving skills! I love it!
you can build a lot of things with Legos…definitely a great toy invention for kids and adults too!
My son loves Legos and I agree that they encourage creative thinking and play. I love to see the creations he comes up with.
My son used to be obsessed with Leggos. He is older now and moved on, but it kept him busy and creative. Love Leggos.


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Shrink – Movie Review
What happens when the poeple we count on to hold us together…are barely holding it together themselves? Jonas Pate's SHRINK is a striking, fast-paced expose of the "other" Hollywood, featuring folks living outside their comfort zone and the people who put them there.
"Shrink" is a new movie about, well what can I tell you, a shrink, who has serious problems. He first of all is smoking pot through the entire movie. He's Kevin Spacey. He has A-list famous clients including Saffron Burrows and Mark Webber, Dallas Roberts who nearly steals the movie as a sleazy, neurotic agent and even an undrecited cameo by Robin Williams. The story is very convoluted and it's one of those stories where everything meshes together in the end. The idea is that everybody is basically a horrible person and a drug addict. The nicest person in the entire movie is actually the drug dealer. This is great performances, kind of a witty idea. It's well directed. The idea is it's a little bit too cute, too cynical by half. For the acting I'd give it at least four and a half stars. For the pacing I'd give it probably four stars, but for the plot — I mean I just think it's mean-spirited plus let's face it, I'm a therapist and having a therapist look like a complete jerk throughout is a bit much. I'd give it three stars, maybe even three and a half.

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I so wanted to MAKE the girls costumes this year, but there just wasn't time. The girls are in love with unicorns right now, so I figured these costumes would be perfect.. I was right.:)
They were so excited!
Couldn't get a smile out of them. They just wanted to go get more candy..lol.
They both got their faces painted. :)
The girls with (some of) their cousins. :)
Lauren and I.
Today we are going to make our rounds at our parents and grandparents house. After that we will go to another church for a second run of Trunk or Treating. :) Can't wait!
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Snowshoeing is a great winter activity. You can explore your favorite hiking trails, or even walk across a frozen lake like a pro the first time you strap a pair on your feet. If you are new to the sport, and love the idea of seeing Mother Nature's beauty wrapped in snow, then there are few points to remember when selecting your first pair of snowshoes.
Snowshoeing is, for the most part, a relatively inexpensive winter hobby. This doesn't mean that you should automatically purchase the cheapest set of snowshoes you can find. If you want to get a lot of use out of your snowshoes you're going to have to open your wallet a little wider, and spend more cash. You will actually save money in the long run because you'll be able to reuse the same snowshoes for years to come.
If you have a well insulated, comfortable pair of snow boots, wear them to the store you intend to purchase your snowshoes. The reason for this is you'll want to know whether or not they will fit easily into the snowshoes you intend to buy. If they work well together, wonderful. If not, you may be forced to purchase a new pair of boots designed to be worn with snowshoes.
The next part of selecting your ideal snowshoes is to determine how much weight the snowshoes will have to support. If you are carrying a heavier pack, choose a larger, broader shoe to help distribute the weight more easily. If the load is lighter, than a smaller shoe is the more appropriate choice. Smaller snowshoes also work more effectively over packed snow trails, where as the larger varieties handle powdery snow better.
Now it's time to test the bindings. They should be firm, but not tight. They should also be easy to adjust when you are wearing gloves. Bindings come in different colors, and can be padded or insulated. The type of binding you ultimately choose is a matter of preference.
The last, and maybe best, idea to keep in mind when selecting snowshoes is this: ask the sale's staff to assist you. Utilize their expertise and experience. Ask them as many questions as you need, that is why they are there. The right sales person can save you a lot of time, and money, and make your next trip out to your favorite hiking trails that much more enjoyable.
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My brother sent me this link a few weeks ago and I've watched it about 10 times since because I'm just in awe of it. Someone took the time to graphically plot the growth of Walmart in the United States from 1965 to 2007. It takes about 5 seconds to load up once you see the map, but once it starts going – hold on to your hats. A few stores pop up per year in the 60's, but by the time you get to the 80's there are hundreds of stores popping up per year and by 2007 you have over 3,000 points showing up on the map. You don't have to do anything other than click this link and sit back and watch. The whole thing takes about one minute.
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WOW…What is most amazing is how much ofthe left half of the map is still black compared to the right…Would love to see this globally.
It's amazing how many Wal-Mart's go up. Near my neighborhood, they have built 4 Wal-Marts within 35 miles, it's insane.


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Design for Next Lazio
The first edition of 'Design for Next Lazio' has been launched, a project of Lazio Innova that caters to businesses from Lazio, made in partnership with La Sapienza - University of Rome (Department of Planning, Design, Technology Architecture), ISIA (Higher Institute for Industry and the Arts), the IED (European Institute of Design), the Quasar, RUFA (Rome University of fine Arts), the ADI (Association of Industrial Design), the OAR ((order of Architects, Planners, Landscapers and Conservationists in Rome and province).
The initiative aims to involve businesses in Lazio, both consolidated or startups, in a process of co-design for the development of new products and processes.
There are three thematic areas involved and recognized as strategic:
Process design and product for Industry 4.0: innovation and industrial technological processes as a strategy for the modernization of the production system of the territory and the creation of new businesses;
Design and Smart City: the integration of products, systems and technologies implemented with clouding for social innovation and shared territories (areas suburban-city-metropolis) foods that the ratio of "smart cities" and "smart citizens" and simplifying the transition from a top-down planning, a tuned to the needs of the citizen;
Design for the Cultural Heritage: preservation, promotion, access to and use of cultural heritage of the territory in a sustainable, even with the help of digital and communication tools.
The path to co-design will be developed in three phases. The first phase consists of 4 workshops (lasting 2 days) for each of the thematic fields, which will be held in the period from February to March 2017. Participants in the meetings of the companies selected through this call who will be working with a team for innovation It composed of students, designers and professionals selected by ADI and selected architects dall'OAR. The objective of the first phase is to develop one or more innovative concept, in line with the three areas outlined above, through genuine development opportunities for the company involved in the activity of co-design.
The second phase involves the construction of an exhibition at the end of which a specially constituted Jury will evaluate and award the best concept which will be admitted to the next stage, at least one for each category. This phase ends with the participation in the exhibition of concept that will take place during the Roman edition of the International Conference EAD 'Design for Next' promoted by Sapienza University of Rome with the support of Lazio Innova (Rome, 12-14 April 2017) .
The third phase will focus on the development of the selected concept for the creation of prototypes. The participating companies will have the innovation Commercial Properties developed while the Team of Experts, Students and Designers will be recognized with copyright in accordance with applicable laws.
Both consolidated companies or start-ups operating in the Lazio region can participate in the Call. Each company will be able to apply for a single field by registering and filling out the registration form at this link until 20 January 2017.


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24: Redemption
Former federal agent Jack Bauer confronts African dictator Benjamin Juma, whose forces have been ordered to capture the children Bauer oversees for malicious military training.
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Ace Ventura, Pet Detective, returns from a spiritual quest to investigate the disappearance of a rare white bat, the sacred animal of a tribe in Africa.
Genetically mutated bats escape and it's up to a bat expert and the local sheriff to stop them.
Broken Arrow
Terrorists steal nuclear warheads from the U.S. military but don't count on a pilot and park ranger spoiling their plans.
Dead Silence
A young widower returns to his hometown to search for answers to his wife's murder, which may be linked to the ghost of a murdered ventriloquist.
Demolition Man
A police officer is brought out of suspended animation in prison to pursue an old ultra-violent nemesis who is loose in a non-violent future society.
Get the Gringo
A career criminal (Gibson) nabbed by Mexican authorities is placed in a tough prison where he learns to survive with the help of a 9-year-old boy.
Kill the Irishman
The true story of Danny Greene, a tough Irish thug working for mobsters in Cleveland during the 1970's.
Patch Adams
The true story of a heroic man, Hunter Patch Adams, determined to become a medical doctor because he enjoys helping people. He ventured where no doctor had ventured before, using humour and pathos.
The 33
Based on the real-life event, when a gold and copper mine collapses, it traps 33 miners underground for 69 days.
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Mick Haller is a defense lawyer who works out of his Lincoln. When a wealthy Realtor is accused of assaulting a prostitute, Haller is asked to defend him. The man claims that the woman is ...
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An unusually intense storm pattern catches some commercial fishermen unaware and puts them in mortal danger.
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Two imprisoned men bond over a number of years, finding solace and eventual redemption through acts of common decency.
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Zamperini returns to California where he wound up marrying Cynthia Applewhite while wrestling with untreated PTSD, suffering constant nightmares, angry, bitter and deeply depressed, his wife convinces Zamperini to attend the 1949 Billy Graham Crusade.


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New National Energy Retail Law – is your village or park compliant?
14 Sep 2015
Last year Queensland passed laws to adopt the new national framework for regulation of retail energy supply, known as the National Energy Retail Law (NER). The NER has now been (or will be in the near future) adopted in all Australian jurisdictions, except Western Australia and the Northern Territory.
In this article we briefly consider some of the key issues with respect to the NER in relation to the on supply of energy (such as electricity or gas) in a retirement village or manufactured home park in Queensland. If you own or operate a retirement village or manufactured home park and on supply energy to your residents then urgent action may be required to ensure compliance with the NER.
NER and supply arrangements
The NER came into effect in Queensland on 1 July 2015 and applies to the supply of all retail energy (electricity and gas). That includes:
a. direct supply by larger retail suppliers (such as Energex, Ergon and Origin); and
b. on supply by the owners or operators of retirement villages, manufactured home parks, multi-unit buildings and shopping centres home parks who purchase the energy in bulk and then on supply to residents or other customers.
For the NER to apply it is not necessary for the supplier to be making a profit or margin on the supply – even if the energy is supplied to the consumer at cost it will still apply.
Authorisation and exemptions
Under the NER, the general rule is that a supplier of retail energy (whether direct or on supply) must hold an authorisation to do so, if the supply of energy is their core business or there is a large volume of energy being supplied.
The NER recognises that the requirement for obtaining and holding an authorisation is onerous for smaller suppliers, especially where the energy is only being supplied in manner which is incidental to the arrangement between the parties (e.g. in a community living environment).
As such the NER provides for three separate categories of exemptions from holding an authorisation which may apply to certain suppliers, depending on their circumstances.
The Australian Energy Regulator (AER) was set up under the NER as the national authority to regulate energy supply in Australia and is the authority responsible for administration of authorisations and exemptions.
Retail exemption categories
The retail exemption categories under the NER are outlined below:
a. Deemed exemptions
- These exemptions will apply automatically due to the nature of the supplier and supply arrangement, provided the relevant criteria are met. No registration or application is required in these circumstances.
- Typically will only be relevant for very small-scale operations such as short-term letting arrangements or multi-unit buildings in which there are 10 or less occupants. These exemptions will not usually apply to a retirement village or manufactured home park.
b. Registrable exemptions
- These exemptions do not automatically apply – the supplier must register online with AER.
- They apply to most retirement villages, manufactured home parks and larger multi-unit buildings where electricity is on-supplied to residents and are explored in more detail below.
c. Individual exemptions
- If a supplier does not fall into the category for deemed or registrable exemptions they may apply to AER for an individual exemption.
- These exemptions require an application to the AER and are assessed on a case by case basis.
- May allow the supplier to vary the conditions relating to their supply arrangements that would otherwise apply under the other exemption categories.
Registrable exemptions
As mentioned above, registrable exemptions will be relevant to retirement villages and manufactured home parks where electricity is on-supplied to the residents. They will also apply to larger multi-unit buildings, however that is not covered in this article.
If a supplier is eligible for a registrable exemption an application to AER is not necessary, provided the online registration is completed. Once completed it will be a "registered exemption" and appear on the list available on the AER website. These registrations apply on a site by site basis, meaning that separate registrations are needed where the supplier owns or operates multiple villages or parks.
Conditions for registrable exemptions
Once registered, the supplier will need to comply with the relevant conditions which attach to the registration relating to the supply of energy. Those conditions are set out in the AER (Retail) Exempt Selling Guidelines as published by the AER (Exempt Selling Guidelines) and are designed to ensure consumer protection in a manner which is generally consistent with those which apply to authorised retail suppliers.
These conditions require the supplier to cover various matters relating to the energy arrangements, including:
- obligations on the supplier to supply energy and availability of alternative supply;
- details of the process for dealing with disputes between the supplier and resident relating to energy supply;
- the availability of concessions and rebates (such as the Queensland Government electricity rebate);
- details about the conditions which apply to the exemption;
- certain billing and charging rules and information including maximum charges applicable (e.g. Tariff 11 for electricity in Queensland);
- details regarding financial assistance and flexible payment options;
- rules and obligations regarding disconnection and reconnection of energy supply; and
- the process for termination of a supply agreement.
A full list of the conditions relating to registrable exemptions is contained in the Exempt Selling Guidelines. Different conditions will apply depending on the category of exemption for each village or site.
Any new energy agreements entered into should reflect the above conditions to ensure compliance in future. Importantly, suppliers must provide the above information to existing residents on or before 1 October 2015.
Consequences of non-compliance
Under the NER on suppliers in Queensland are required to hold either an authorisation or exemption from 1 July 2015.
If a supplier does not hold an authorisation or exemption then they may face significant fines or a court order to remedy a breach. The AER also has certain powers to take action against suppliers that do not comply with the NER.
Private networks
In many cases the owners or operators of retirement villages and manufactured home parks will also own the network (being the on-site electricity infrastructure) which delivers electricity to the residents' homes. This is known as a private network.
To be lawful, a private network must be registered with Australian Energy Market Operator or the supplier must have an exemption for the network. The same exemption classes apply with the retail supply as discussed above and an application to AER can be made at the same time for an exemption for retail supply.
Conditions will apply to an exemption for a private network.
Further detail regarding private networks and conditions can be found in the Electricity Network Service Provider Registration Exemption Guideline (Network Guidelines) on the AER website, which is accessible here.
Next steps
Owners or operators of retirement villages and manufactured home parks should, to the extent they have not already done so:
- apply to AER to register each site and private network for an exemption as soon as possible (this was due on 1 July 2015);
- notify existing residents as to the exemption conditions by 1 October 2015;
- review and update the following to ensure compliance with the exemption conditions and NER for current and future residents:
- energy supply agreements;
- residence contracts (including PIDs);
- site agreements; and
- policies and procedures.
- ensure that any private networks comply with the relevant provisions of the NER and Network Guidelines.
We can assist you with all of the above to ensure compliance with the NER, for new or existing on supply arrangements.
Further information and advice
This article is only intended to highlight some of the issues you need to consider in relation to the application of the NER. The matters covered above are by no means an exhaustive list of issues to be considered and further advice should be sought before making any decisions in this respect.
For further information or advice on issues relating to the NER and how it may impact on your energy supply arrangements please contact Julie McStay on (07) 3193 0503 or James Horwood on (07) 3193 0506.


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Valentine's Day is quickly approaching and ladies, I know a gift you will love receiving this love day! Your very own, unique, feminine, classy, wooden watch. I never thought about having a wooden watch until JORD reached out and gifted me this gorgeous timepiece. It's one of the coolest women's watches I have ever worn. Plus, they have men's watches too, hint, hint, ladies! I'm definitely getting Raym one (shh, don't tell him)! I love how earthy it is, easy to pair with outfits and soooo lightweight. I'm also loving how unique it is and how much people notice it vs. a metal/leather one. No one has anything like it unless it's a JORD!
Check out how I've fit it into my wardrobe + lifestyle over the past few months…#sorrynotsorry for the pic overload, I just truly love wearing and styling this watch! 😉 I like pushing the limits with it sometimes and it always works out in my favor and gives my outfit an edgy yet sophisticated, casual chicy look. Imagine your options!
| I LOVE the packaging it comes in! A wooden box for my wooden watch! |
Channeling my inner #CaraDelevingne
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Clearly, this watch is super versatile and a must-have for your wardrobe. TIP: I've found that having different accessories with unique textures mixed in with your wardrobe really make all the difference for an outfit. It's called details and they always go noticed rather than unnoticed. 😉 I used to not care to accessorize that much but since I've been in the industry, I've learned that less is more and with this piece, I couldn't be more right!
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In all the excitement over the new iPhone, I've realized another thing. It's time to get another camera and give the cameraphone a break.
It's really nifty to be able to take out the cell/camera/smart phone and take a quick snapshot. There are times it's more necessary to get a real camera with more capacity to take pictures as I used to do.
The longtime camera I had was a point and shoot which had a lense that allowed for focus and it got stuck. I took it apart and then couldn't get it back together where it would work again. Eventually i just forgot about that old workhorse sadly. :(
It was a point and shoot. Perhaps it's time to get another point and shoot. Better yet, perhaps it's time to get something more professional.
It's time to decide and time to take some pictures not on my phone again!


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Menu 16: Hungarian Goulash Soup, Potato & Parmesan Cakes and Profiteroles
This is a gutsy menu this week. Just take a look at the choices:
- Hungarian Goulash Soup - page 111
- Potato and Parmesan cakes - page 249
- Profiteroles - page 439
Most of you, who are watching a white wonderland (or nightmare) outside your window and battling freezing temperatures are going to probably appreciate this soup or is it stew? While some may think that this Hungarian Goulash is neither a soup nor a stew, it's somewhere in between. Ask any Hungarian and they will tell you that is considered more of a soup than a stew. Did I confuse you guys yet?
If cooked in the proper way goulash has a nice and evenly thick consistency, almost like a sauce. In Hungary goulash is eaten as a main dish. And this thick, hearty dish was (and still is) a very popular dish among herdsmen in Hungary. Goulash was made in cast-iron kettle, hung above open fire, out in the puszta. Herdsman means "gulyás" in Hungarian, so that's where the dish's name comes from. In fact it is such a popular dish, that it became very important to protect it as a treasure of Hungarian culture.
The second choice is the Potato and Parmesan Cakes. And they look to be simple enough to make, especially if you have left over mash potatoes. Don't like capers? You can top them with olives, or maybe roasted peppers? You can totally gutsy this recipe around.
Last but no least and super close to my heart is the Profiteroles. Or Cream puff to those non fancy naming people. These little bite size of heaven are one of my favorite desserts, my paternal grandmother taught me to make them and they hold a special place in my heart. I cannot wait to make them. The recipe uses a chocolate sauce and whipped cream as filling and topping. You can also go the easy route and just filled them with an ice cream, or fresh berries, or caramel, how about Nutella? Oh, the possibilities!
So, ready to get gutsy? GO!


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At Relate, we recognise talking about sex and personal relationships isn't easy and can sometimes feel embarrassing, however the best way to help you get the sex life you want is by talking about it.
All sorts of things can cause sexual problems – medication, illness, having a baby, putting on or losing weight, feeling down or having a distressing experience. Relate Sex Therapists work with hundreds of people like you who are having problems so there isn't a problem too challenging or too difficult that we can't help with.
Following your initial session with a counsellor, we may suggest Relationship Counselling to strengthen your relationship before you start sex therapy. This helps to reinforce your relationship in preparation for further counselling.
We understand that coming for sex therapy can be daunting. You might wonder if the problems we are experiencing are something we can help with at Relate - or even if you need to come at all. It can be very difficult to talk to a stranger face to face about any aspect of your sex life, so we want to offer you the chance to have a 30 minute telephone call, speaking to a qualified sex therapist, to help you decide if sex therapy is the right service for you. Our sex therapists are used to talking about all things sexual and will not judge anything you say - what they will do is help you think about what your next steps should be.
This 30 minute telephone call costs £15 - although we do have funding in some locations.
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WASHINGTON — Federal and state prosecutors are in advanced negotiations with Bank of America in pursuit of a settlement that would forgive the bank for a broad range of past mortgage abuses in exchange for fines that would finance a significantly expanded relief program for struggling homeowners, according to three people with direct knowledge of the matter.
The negotiations are separate from ongoing talks between the nation's five largest mortgage handlers and the U.S. Department of Justice, the Department of Housing and Urban Development and all 50 state attorneys general. Those talks, led by Justice and involving all five companies, are seeking a settlement to resolve allegations of past wrongdoing like so-called "robo-signing," in exchange for lower payments and reduced mortgages for potentially millions of troubled borrowers.


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Monday, April 3, 2017
13 comments:
Oh, I think that the "alternative brown" stripe adds just the final wabi-sabi touch of beauty to the sweater! And really, it's in just the perfect spot, too. Ah, yes, aging eyes. But all's well in the end with this lovely sweater.ReplyDelete
I love the pop of colour this sweater provides. Of course it will look stunning with the wide neck open on a bare neck but for no wit looks cosy with the layering. I love it. Jo xReplyDelete
Ooooh, love this jumper! The colours are perfect xReplyDelete
I have to say i adore the random brown stripe....just adore the heck out of itReplyDelete
like secret personality
another stunner...but then...you knew that, right? ;-)
I agree with the other commenters - love the brownReplyDelete
stripe - a cute & colorful spring sweater. Had to laugh
about the sweater length - I only wear tunics these days
(but I'm older than you :)
Happy Spring!
- AnonymousApril 4, 2017 at 6:30 AM
They all beat me to it - the random brown stripe makes it a uniquely yours ninja stripey jumper! I love it :)ReplyDelete
Vicky from Brum
Perfect! I like a short sleeve sometimes.ReplyDelete
Absolutely stunning, love all about it :)ReplyDelete
I like the sneaky double take dark brown. This is a great sweater, so seventies racing stripes.ReplyDelete
I LOVE this sweater! Those stripes are so perfect and a little unpredictable -the colors! How did you decide the colors!? I love them so much. (I think the universe is making fun of you with that brown stripe, but it's pretty subtle)ReplyDelete
My goodness you amaze me. It's all I have to say!ReplyDelete
The accidental stripe looks perfect on this sweater! I really love this one too :)ReplyDelete
Gosh I love this! In high school, my boyfriend had a Camaro the same color as the 5th stripe down from the top. The errant brown stripe on the sleeve is like your signature on a piece of art work. Way. To. Go.ReplyDelete


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In her 8th decade, Paducah painter Jane Bright opens her first solo show at Ruth Baggett Gallery this Saturday. "Jane Bright Landscapes" runs June 7 through July 4 at 1025 Jefferson in Paducah. There's an opening reception Saturday from 5 to 8 p.m. Kate speaks with Bright on Sounds Good.
Bright has painted alongside Paducah art icons such as Mary Yeiser, Bob Evans, Virginia Black and Jerry Watson. She has studied with Admiral Gene Paro and Burnett Sasseen at Paducah Community College, Bill Fletcher of Lexington, Joy Thomas of Murray, Carol Myers in Mexico, Barrett Edwards of Naples, Florida and others.


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Peeter Mehisto
Peeter Mehisto is a visiting research associate at the Institute of Education, University College London. He has worked internationally with a wide variety of stakeholders to guide the development of bilingual and trilingual programmes. Peeter has researched factors contributing to successful bilingual programme development, as well as potential barriers to their implementation and taught at primary, secondary and university levels. He has extensive experience working with teachers in the classroom to support the implementation of best practice in bilingual programmes and has won several awards for his work including his publications. His previous book published by Cambridge University Press is entitled Excellence in Bilingual Education: A Guide for School Principals.
Could you tell us a little about your background?
Early in my career, I worked as a teacher and as the head of a language department in a Canadian collegiate. Later, I worked for government in Estonia, first in foreign affairs and then in education. I developed a strong interest in how people lead and manage the implementation of aspirational policies. I helped bring stakeholders together to create a legislative translation centre. The centre helped Estonia meet one major prerequisite to accession to the European Union – the translation of Estonian legislation into English and EU legislation into Estonian. Working with stakeholders, I also helped spearhead other change initiatives such as the development of a bilingual Estonian language immersion programme. I returned to university on two occasions – once to obtain an MA in strategic management with a focus on bilingual education, and next to obtain a PhD in navigating the management and pedagogical complexities of bilingual education. My work continues to focus on supporting stakeholders in building robust bi/trilingual education programmes and systems, be that at the school, regional or national levels.
Why did you become interested in education research?
As a practitioner, my bilingual education colleagues and I sought out knowledge arising from research in order to underpin the changes we were planning. We felt accountable to students, parents and government and wanted to do everything possible to ensure that the programme we were implementing was applying best practices. We wanted to co-construct tried and tested bilingual learning environments. We wanted to be on solid ground.
Bilingual education is complex. It requires deeper order thinking. One needs to understand context and a myriad of other factors that can influence programmes. One needs to engage and learn with stakeholders, understand, articulate and organise related complexities in a manner that stakeholders can process with relative ease. It was the desire to develop a broader and deeper understanding of bi/trilingual education and my own capacity to think critically and analyse other people's research that fostered my interest in conducting research. I focus on understanding as an integral whole the pedagogical and management complexities of bi/trilingual education.
What do you find most interesting about working on international projects?
When people invite in an outsider, it is often because they wish to have a fresh perspective on their practices. It is a privilege to able to delve into how diverse schools and education systems are developing bi/trilingual programmes. Importantly, many of these education officials or school communities are open to learning and change. It is particularly rewarding to able to contribute to that learning and resulting change processes even in a small way. International work is also always an exceptional opportunity to learn from others.
What tips would you give to educators and policy makers involved in bilingual education programmes?
Become familiar with research on the benefits of bilingualism and bilingual education so discussions and decision-making can be grounded in knowledge as opposed to assumptions.
Engage stakeholders (any group, organisation or individual that is affected by or can affect your programme). Place research knowledge and stakeholder learning including student learning and wellbeing at the centre of discussions. Let that knowledge, learning and principle lead you. Be frank about the challenges. Learn from those who have already experienced bi/trilingual education. Believe in, listen to and value your students, their parents, their teachers, and school and government officials. Agree on everyone's role and recognise everyone's contribution.
What prompted your collaboration with Fred Genesee?
It was prompted by Fred Genesee's reputation as a renowned researcher in bilingual education. Some 17 years ago when Estonian stakeholders were exploring the possibility of developing a bilingual programme, we sought Fred's advice. Fred had conducted seminal research into bilingual and trilingual education.
He helped us understand what we could expect from programmes and what we might need to invest in them. He didn't exaggerate. He was frank about the challenges. He continued to work with us over the years. He guided our researchers and met with politicians who sought to learn about bilingual education.
I have worked with Fred in Estonia, Kazakhstan, Vietnam and Spain. International work can be intense. Fred approaches the work calmly. He recognises and acknowledges best practices. He is also capable of being frank, and doing this in a constructive manner: the initial steps to solving any problem and to making the most of any development opportunity are seeing them and naming them in a manner that is respectful of those involved. Importantly, when exploring options and proposing solutions Fred's thinking is concise, precise and systematic. These are particularly important qualities especially if one is writing and editing a book on building bilingual education systems.
Why is this book important?
The book is unique is several ways. It is rich in detail. This includes those forces, mechanisms and counterweights that often influence bi/trilingual programmes and systems. Moreover, despite painting a complex picture, the complexities are organised in tables which facilitate their cognitive processing and future use.
The book includes Case Studies from five continents. This helps the reader see how diverse contexts can influence programmes in different and possibly unexpected ways. Some of these Case Studies draw heavily on research while others describe in detail how programmes were developed. The book also includes Voices From the Field – these are personal accounts from people who have worked or are working in bilingual education. They offer solid advice. Finally, the book offers Tools that have been or are being used to build, manage and lead successful bi/trilingual education programmes and systems.
Bilingual Education Systems is edited and co-authored by Peeter Mehisto and Fred Genesee and also contains chapters by: Diane J. Tedick, Hugo Baetens Beardsmore, Jamie Leite, Raquel Cook, Yolanda Ruiz de Zarobe, Gwyn Lewis, Rick de Graaff, Onno van Wilgenburg, Fatima Badry, Antoinette Camilleri Grima, Anne-Marie de Mejía, and Kathleen Heugh. In addition, the book includes views from the field from current and former government officials, from programme managers, parents, and a trustee and head teacher.
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What God is Doing for Us
"…he who believes in Me, the works that I do, he will do also; and greater works than these he will do; because I go to the Father" John 14:12
"I am a fellow servant with you and with your brothers who hold to the testimony of Jesus. Worship God! For the testimony of Jesus is the spirit of prophecy." Revelation 19:10
Freedom from Dreams
I have had bad dreams for years. In fact I can't remember when they started its been so long. The last year and a half they have intensified to the point where I had them 3-4 nights a week. Carol Counter ministered the 30th of January and led out in a time of ministry after her testimony and I felt like there was grace to pray for breakthrough from my bad dreams. So I did and I have not had a single one since then and it has been a month! God is amazing!
Have a testimony to share?
Feel free to e-mail your story of God working in your life to us. The testimony will be reviewed before being posted. email@example.com


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The last time we talked there was a foundation. How 'bout I walk you around the project and catch you up on what's happened?
While we are pretending, let's time travel back a week. Let's say I parked my car in the back alley behind the house and you just hopped out to find the crew hard at work.
And just like magic, we're standing on the first floor in the hallway looking out multiple doors/windows. This will all become clear with time.
Hey, Brad, fancy meeting you here. We're just looking around.
Let's go upstairs and see what the guys are working on. Stairs with a landing are my favorite kind.
We'll get out of the way so you guys can turn that pile of 2x4s into studs and walls.
That's the quickest tour I've got in me—proof that we really are building something.


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This American Airlines 777 is top of the line, best of the best. One of the biggest commerical airlines to date second only to it successor the 787, which at this time is in its testing phase. the Boeing 777 isPerformance
All the luxury of business class seats but leg room is restricted. There is no floor storage during takeoff. Seats D and G are close to the bathrooms. Passengers in these seats will be the first to leave this American Airlines flight.
This seat is usually reserved as a pilot/crew rest seat. However, if you happen to get seated here, the windows are positioned well for viewing.
These seats are close to the bathrooms and the galley which can make for high traffic and noise disturbence. If you planning on catching some sleep these are not the best seats.
These American Airlines 777 seats are the first in each column they have limited storage space and are located close to the bathrooms and the galley.
This seat has no window for viewing. If you like looking outside while you're flying, pick another seat.
These American Airlines 777 seats receive noise complaints about the sound traveling from the cabin behind. Also, because these seats are over a wing, the view is limited.
The standard in all American Airlines jets. There is no storage for these seats during takeoff and some may find that legroom is limited.
The standard in all American Airlines jets. Underseat space is limited due to the plane's entertainment system box. Proximity to the bathroom may cause disturbances.
The standard in all American Airlines jets. There is no storage for these seats during takeoff and some may find that legroom is limited. The proximity to the bathrooms may cause disturbances.
Because there are only four seats in this row, they gave these seats armrest video and tray tables so they aren't misaligned with the five-seat rows in front of them.


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The Tilda Dress is a new shape in our Collection. The dress is crafted in a lightweight luxe wool with elastane and features a separate demi-jacket partially attached to the dress. The upper contrast is crafted in a lightweight houndstooth wool. The dress also features contrasting houndstooth detailing on the cuffs.
The dress does not have a waist seam but is fitted with perfectly positioned darts.
The Tilda dress provides a fitted silhouette without being figure hugging. The centre back length of the dress is 104 centimetres (102 centimetres in a size 6). Model is 5"11 and is wearing a size 10.
The Tilda Dress is the product of British workmanship.
Composition & Care: Fabric 1: 95% wool, 5% elastane Fabric 2: 100% wool. Lining: 95% acetate, 5% elastane. Dry Clean Only.


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What I wrote at Lib Dem Voice
March 27, 2008
Dave, you're fired
March 13, 2008
Ed Balls-up: crisis, what crisis?
I'll be interested to see how long it is before Balls' tone-deaf touch lands the Government in hot water.That day came on Wednesday, with his heckling of David Cameron's budget response, when it is alleged he shouted "So what?" when the Tory leader argued this country's tax burden has never been higher.
Such tone-deafness would be enormously embarrassing for Labour. Indeed, PoliticalBetting.com's Mike Smithson today argued it might lose the party the next election.
But fortunately for Mr Balls, anarcho-blogger Guido Fawkes has proven himself to be Mr Balls' true friend, coming to his rescue by uploading to YouTube the House of Commons exchange.
Watch carefully – and impartially – and it can clearly be seen that M Balls does not bawl out, "So what?". In fact what he says is just as is recorded in Hansard:
Mr. David Cameron (Witney) (Con): ..As this country enters troubled times, it could hardly be worse prepared. We have the highest tax burden in our history.But the damage is done for Mr Balls – and personally I'm with Lynne Featherstone: serves him right for indulging in such boorish behaviour in the first place.
The Secretary of State for Children, Schools and Families (Ed Balls): So weak!
Mr. Cameron: "So what?" says the Secretary of State for Children, Schools and Families. I know he wants to be Chancellor so badly it hurts. I have to tell him that another Budget like the one we have just heard and he will not have to wait very long."
Rather like Jim Callaghan – who famously never said, "Crisis? What crisis?" (it was The Sun's paraphrasing) – or Peter Mandelson – who never mistook mushy peas for guacamole – or Gordon Brown – who never said he liked waking up to the Arctic Monkeys - I suspect "So what?" is a legendary remark which will stick to Mr Balls like dirt to a shoe.
March 10, 2008
Proof political journalists don't understand opinion polls, No. 94
Voting intentions, according to Populus, are now Conservatives 37 per cent (down three), Labour 34 (up three) and the Liberal Democrats 19 (up two, despite last week's Lisbon Treaty vote shambles). That's right, the same Populus poll on February 3 was Conservatives 40, Labour 31 and Lib Dems 17, a very different story. That was one of the bigger Tory leads in opinion polls this year.Except it's not necessarily "a very different story". As any fule kno – or at least as any foolish hack should know – opinion polls are accurate only to within a margin of error, commonly +/-3%. Which means that it's perfectly possible, and certainly statistically possible, there has been no change whatsoever in voting intentions in the last month.
But let's allow for the possibility that there has been a significant change within the month... to what does Mr Craig ascribe this tightening of the political maths?
[Gordon Brown] has hired new staff in No 10 to beef up the Downing Street operation, he is performing better against David Cameron in Prime Minister's Questions and he appeared more relaxed when he spoke at Labour's spring conference in Birmingham 10 days ago.Gordon's backroom reshuffle, moderately better PMQs, and a conference speech. Apparently, according to Sky News, that's what it takes to shrink a Tory poll lead. It says much (too much) about the claustrophobically introverted microcosm that political journos inhabit that any of these might seriously be put forward as reasons for the Tory downturn.
March 08, 2008
Sclerosis of the Liverpool
Perhaps I can refer those who are dubious to The West Wing, and a discussion about whether the word 'torpor' could be deployed in a political speech:
"It's not our job to appeal to the lowest common denominator. It's our job to raise it. If you're going to be the 'Education President,' it'd be nice not to hide that you have an education."
Quite so.
March 07, 2008
Delayed blogging of Question Time Extra
For those who somehow contrived to miss my stellar appearance on BBC News 24's peak-time blockbuster hit, Question Time Extra, you can relive my 25 minutes of glory via the wonders of the web here. Rarely have I watched the whole of the main Question Time show with such dedicated concentration as last night, especially knowing that I was about to appear live on air to try and make sense of the Lib Dems' position this week on Europe. I gave it my best shot.
Actually the whole thing was made much easier by (i) Shirley Williams' barnstorming appearance to defend the Lib Dems' pro-European stance. When she wants to be she's an absolute star. And (ii) sharing the panel with ConservativeHome.com's Tim Montgomerie - I doubt there's a single issue we agree on, yet he's wonderfully polite and good company. (Tim - my mum thought you were excellent as well, by the way.)
March 01, 2008
A Liberal Goes A Long Way - R.I.P.?
Been a bit quiet around here lately, hasn't it? Four and a half months, to be precise since my last posting. I could make lots of excuses... I changed jobs at the start of the year... I'm house hunting... I have enough on my plate as a councillor... etc.
But actually the real reason is both more practical and philosophical than that.
First, the practical bit. Acting as commissioning editor of Liberal Democrat Voice is a darn sight more time-consuming than I thought it would be, or, I suspect, than it looks. The theory is great. As LDV has, I guess, by some little way the largest readership among the Lib Dem blogs – over 20,000 unique visitors a month, and growing – you might imagine we'd get a steady stream of submissions from activists and MPs alike.
But it doesn't quite work like that. What tends to happen is that we get a spurt of articles, which sometimes end up buried on top of each other, and then fallow periods, when no-one writes a sausage. Moreover – as any Editor knows – it's one thing to commission pieces; quite another to receive them back by the deadline. The ratio of articles requested to articles published is probably something like 7:1.
Let's turn to the philosophical bit. When I first took over at Lib Dem Voice from Rob Fenwick, back last summer, it felt a bit like I was house-sitting: it was a nice place to stay, but it didn't seem right to make any changes, or put my own personal stamp on it. So I happily kept up both this blog, and LDV, in tandem: this place for my personal political reflections, and LDV for the more tribal party political stuff. In truth, I felt both sites suffered from my split affections.
In that sense, the leadership contest gave me the excuse I was looking for to rest this blog and focus 100% on Lib Dem Voice – which is what I've done since October. I'm pleased with what LDV has achieved during that time, in particular that we successfully covered the leadership contest in a neutral but not bland way, and that readership has grown even since the result was announced (I thought there would be a sharp dip). This is thanks, I should emphasise, to the whole 'Collective' which runs LDV, and, of course, to the many contributors to it.
But which do I enjoy more? That's a different, and difficult, question. Lib Dem Voice has a bigger reach, within and beyond the party, than this blog would ever achieve. It's also fun to be in e-mail correspondence with various folk, inside and outside the Lib Dems, and to invite them to submit articles on a wider variety of topics.
Those are the upsides. The downsides are that it's not 'mine' – I feel more of a responsibility to the Lib Dem Voice readership than I ever did for those readers who turned up here. This is my blog, my gaff, my rules: if you don't like it, don't read it. You can't have that mindset when you're a member of a team website which is the unofficially official/independent party members' website. Also, I write less than I used to, and with a narrower remit. This blog covered all sorts of topics – political, social, cultural - most days of the week. The content I generate for LDV is pretty much exclusively political, and usually to do with the Lib Dems. Sometimes I find that frustratingly constrained.
The question remains... what should I do with this blog? Do I officially admit defeat and shut it down? Or do I write very occasional pieces for it to keep up some pretence that it remains a 'live' blog?
Well, you're my readers (if I have any left) – what do you reckon?


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One day, the boss forgot his password My name, for this tale, is Nate. I'm an 'Admin' (for people not systems). Note I said "the" boss; I work for eight of them and five are male, so technically I am not singling one out for any later "coaching" on the ethics of airing any issues
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Let me apologize from the start for attracting your attention by this title. I will not answer that question. An ITSM thread on a social platform has been running on this subject for several years, with nearly 1000 contributions, with no end in site – and no resolution, either. Not only do I think the
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How To Reduce Your Grief By Fifty Percent
By: Stan Popovich
Many people who lose a love one or a beloved pet have a difficult time getting over their grief. The sense of loss can be great. As an author of a managing fear book, I found that many people view grief and death the wrong way. Many people who lose someone feel that they are saying "Good Bye" to their loved ones, however this outlook of grief is completely wrong.
Death is the bridge between this world and God's world aka Heaven. When a person dies they are simply crossing the bridge from this world to Heaven. As long as the person has accepted God/Jesus In their life they will enter Heaven. Heaven is the place where God resides along with your other loved ones and family members. As a result when someone dies, they are just crossing the bridge to Heaven
The good news is that if you accepted God/Jesus into your life, there is a 100 percent chance you will see your loved ones again including your pets. They are simply in Heaven along with everyone else. Yes, there is a very good chance that your pets will be there too. Nothing is impossible with God.
Knowing that you will see your loved ones again can reduce ones grief. Your loved ones are not gone but are with God. When you die, you will be greeted by your loved ones in Heaven as long as you accepted God Into Your Life and you will spend the rest of eternity with them. It just won't be on Earth but in God's World where everyone will be together.
So when someone dies, your basically saying that you will see them later. Your loved ones are not gone and you will see them again if you play your cards right in accepting God during your time on Earth. View grief as if you were going on vacation for a week, knowing when you come back you will see your family again. Understanding how the process works will reduce your grief, because you know that you will see your loved ones again.
Many people have the wrong view of death and grief. They say Death is Final, but they are wrong. Don't listen to them. You have a choice. Listen to what your friends have to say or put your faith in the Bible and Jesus/God. Follow Jesus and God and you will see your loved ones again. That is a guarantee.
For more information, Read the Bible and talk to your priest or minister.
Stan Popovich is the author of "A Layman's Guide to Managing Fear Using Psychology, Christianity and Non Resistant Methods". For additional information go to: http://www.managingfear.com/


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Life is change. Did someone tell me this was a year for change? Because the changes started in January and they haven't slowed down – still, I choose to go with the flow regardless. The question to ask at this time (or during any change and insecurity/uncertainty it might bring about) is — who am I and what is my intent?
Who you are and your intent will guide you through the rest of it all, no matter what does or does not change around you.
Your Life Consists of Mirrors, Beyond the Mirrors is Who You Truly Are
Have you ever heard of the concept of your mirrors, i.e. what is reflected back to you in life? Due to the Law of Attraction, life reflects back to you what you are reflecting? However, what is in the mirror has to do with the changes; on the other hand what is real and eternal has to do with seeing beyond the mirrors, beyond what Law of Attraction brings you. It has to do with who you really are and your intent.
Do You Need To Work Hard To Be Rewarded?
The Oracle speaks about the world of illusion and the rules that govern it. One tough one for me is the limiting belief that working hard will be rewarded. The universal truth is that high-frequency vibrations of love, enjoyment, connection, intention and so on, are the ones that express your authenticity. In turn, these attract more high-frequency vibrations.
The More You Love What You Do, The More You Will Love What Life Brings You
The more you love what you do, the more you'll love what life brings you to do – and I've experienced this. It also means that the opposite can be experienced – the more you work hard and put forth blood, sweat and tears, the more you'll need to work harder for life to reward you– and I've experienced this too.
Are you wondering how both can be true?
Well, as The Oracle puts it, the world of illusion is reflective. If you put out one vibration, that is the vibration you then attract. Life's mirrors reflect it back to you. You can also say that the energy you activate is the energy that you then attract back to you through Law of Attraction.
Two Kinds of Change – Universal and Personal
I don't know that your year has been filled with as much change as mine (and my family's) has been, but in case it is, it is important to distinguish between change that occurs because the universe is evolving, changing and bringing us new and different energies, and changes that are a reflection of us.
It is also important to remember that, regardless of the reason for change or anything else in our lives, we are here to break the illusion. We are here to see past the reflection of energy, life's mirrors, and to see the energy itself.
How Do I Break the illusion?
Yesterday during class, someone said that life's been tough. She has been in an ongoing challenge for years that doesn't seem to lighten up. When life gives you bitter, rotting cherries month after month after month, it's hard to make lemonade. It can be difficult to think a happy thought when things seem to be crumbling around you or a problem is affecting more and more of your life.
Below Is a Video That Show How To Break the Illusion
As you watch this video, you'll hear The Oracle address the woman in class, but you'll notice a feeling that The Oracle is speaking to you and helping you shift how you see the worst of your problems so that you are feeling able to break the illusions in your life and so that you are feeling more connected to who you truly are and your intent.
You will find that the video will shift your mood, thoughts and energy – so yes, you can watch it often if you like. Enjoy. It is mine and Kristopher's intent that it empowers you and that you find the love, compassion and wisdom of The Oracle. We also invite you to come to experience The Oracle first hand through an online class, meditative class or retreat.


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Fugro has expanded its services for the offshore oil and gas sector with the addition of high resolution subsea laser scanning. This specialist technology can be applied to a wide range of subsea services including metrology, field mapping, structure mapping, change detection and integrity management.
Fugro's Marine Construction Survey group based in Houston, Texas recently used subsea laser scanning in a number of successful projects in the Gulf of Mexico, including metrology and asset mapping. These projects delivered datasets that are un-matched by existing subsea technology. With subsea laser scanning, clients have an opportunity to gather high resolution 3D point clouds of subsea assets which are used to obtain accurate point-to-point measurements and create highly detailed models to use in 3D GIS environments for asset management and operational simulations.
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