Obama’s education law overhaul to focus on college – The Associated Press
March 13, 2010
Obama’s education law overhaul to focus on college – The Associated Press
 The Hindu |
Obama's education law overhaul to focus on college
The Associated Press ATLANTA — The Obama administration unveiled its plan Saturday to radically change his predecessor's No Child Left Behind law in hopes of replacing an accountability system that in the last decade has tagged more than a third of schools as failing and … Obama's plan for education reform: short on specifics, so far Obama says he will push for education overhaul Obama Announces Education Program |
Iraq’s PM Leads in Critical Baghdad Vote Count – Voice of America
 The Guardian |
Iraq's PM Leads in Critical Baghdad Vote Count
Voice of America Early tallies in Iraq's parliamentary elections show Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki's coalition leading in Baghdad, the country's biggest election prize. Baghdad accounts for 70 parliamentary seats, or more than one-fifth of the 325-member Council of … Iraq PM Maliki leads Baghdad, a big election prize Iraq's PM leads in early Baghdad vote count Maliki leads key Baghdad vote count |
AP Source: Colo. woman held in terror probe – The Associated Press
 AFP |
AP Source: Colo. woman held in terror probe
The Associated Press DENVER — A Colorado woman has been detained in Ireland in connection with an alleged plot to assassinate a Swedish cartoonist whose sketch offended many Muslims, a US official said Saturday. Jamie Paulin-Ramirez, 31, was among seven people arrested in … For the Love of Islam Mom says daughter held in Ireland in terror plot Second US woman probed in plot to kill Swede: report |
Next-Generation — Alarm Clocks! – CBS News
 Globe and Mail |
Next-Generation — Alarm Clocks!
CBS News (CBS) With Daylight Saving Time about to kick in and all of use in line for an hour's less sleep, "The Saturday Early Show" decided there's no better time to take a look at what's happening with alarm clocks. So, Men's Journal magazine Senior Editor … Time Change Arrives Early Sunday Morning Daylight Savings Time 2010 and DST Spring Forward Date and Time Daylight Saving Time: Move clocks forward one hour |
Courts finally catching up to texting jurors – Chattanooga Times Free Press
March 7, 2010
Courts finally catching up to texting jurors – Chattanooga Times Free Press
SAN FRANCISCO — Enough with the tweets, the blogs, the Internet searches. That’s the message being communicated by courts across the country as jurors using their portable electronic devices continue to cause mistrials, overturned convictions and chaotic delays in court proceedings. Last year a
US Education Secretary Arne Duncan won’t cancel visit to Montgomery high school – Minneapolis Star Tribune
Man, 22, found dead at Carnegie Mellon frat house Calif. police: 14-year-old girl’s remains found Police in Southern California say skeletal remains of 14-year-old Amber Dubois found Suspected gunman killed outside Walmart in Texas 3 in Coast Guard helicopter crash back at NC base MONTGOMERY, Ala
Police say bones of 14-year-old Calif. girl found – Houston Chronicle
ESCONDIDO, Calif. — The bones of a 14-year-old Southern California girl who vanished more than a year ago while walking to school were discovered in a rugged, remote area, authorities said Sunday, less than a week after a registered sex offender was charged with murdering another teenage girl who
Myanmar court rejects Suu Kyi appeal – Reuters
February 26, 2010
Myanmar court rejects Suu Kyi appeal – Reuters
A pro-democracy activist for Myanmar holds a portrait of opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi during a protest in New Delhi August 12, 2009. Credit: Reuters/Adnan Abidi YANGON (Reuters) – Myanmar’s Supreme Court on Friday rejected an appeal by pro-democracy leader Aung San Suu Kyi against her house
Teacher Killed at Tacoma, Wash., Elementary School – FOX News
TACOMA, Wash. — A man who shot and killed a special education teacher Friday as she walked into her Tacoma, Wash., elementary school recently made bail after being arrested for violating a protective order she obtained in September 2008. Tacoma Police spokesman Mark Fulghum says the two had
SeaWorld says Shamu Believe show will resume Saturday – Daily Press
However, SeaWorld President and General Manager Jim Atchison said trainers will not be allowed in the water at the theme parks in Orlando, San Diego and San Antonio while they conduct their review. Atchison addressed the media from a podium stationed in front of a large window showing the park’s
Wind spreads fire at Surf Hotel in Hampton, NH to nearby businesses – NECN
(NECN: Jennifer Eagan, Hampton Beach, NH) – The howling wind quickly spread flames at the unoccupied Surf Hotel in Hampton Beach, New Hampshire. Several buildings, including an arcade and a restaurant, caught fire. Firefighters from Maine and Massachusetts headed to the coastal town to help contain
Starax!
January 22, 2010
Whānau ora? Don’t ask me
The Families Commission, in its statement of intent, notes:
The Commission has also identified in this Statement of Intent a strong commitment to whānau ora. This will include the development of a whänau strategy that can work in two ways: identifying areas of specific work to promote whānau ora; and identifying how whānau ora can be incorporated into existing outcome programmes.
So what is whānau ora? According to Chief Families Commissioner Jan Pryor, it is “whanau well-being as defined by whanau”. You’d think she would know, the komihana a whanau (or as Pryor would say, the Families Commission) has a paper on the issue.
According to the whanau ora taskforce, it is more about a whānau-centred approach to whānau development, focussing on placing whānau at the centre of service delivery, bringing together funding from several Ministries – health, education, housing, social welfare, and justice.
But Pryor doesn’t even know what this commitment to whanau ora actually entails. Her excuse for her ignorance with this aspect of the commission’s statement of intent was that she is a middle class white woman who, apparently, is not well versed in terms like whanau ora – and has forgotten the wording of the commission’s own statement of intent.
If she doesn’t know what whanau ora is, how is she going to understand the framework which is entitled “a whanau -centred approach to whanau well-being”. That’s a little different to “whanau well-being as defined by whanau”.
Pryor says she is working closely with the Minister, Tariana Turia on the policy. Not close enough, as she has not the slightest idea what the Minister’s policy actually means.
Starax!
Over 20 Starax Sculptures can be seen at the Crescent Moon Museum.
The exhibition is being held over until the 19th of April.
Stop by when you get a chance and see the masterpieces of one of the
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Childrens Health and Nutrition Findings
January 22, 2010
Childrens Health and Nutrition Findings
From the Daily Mail/Mail on Sunday
Experts agree that what children eat from birth to five years old matters even more than their diet later on in childhood. But many little ones are not getting the nutrition they need to support their rapid growth and development. Nutritional problems are common among this age group, including iron deficiency anaemia and deficiencies of vitamin A, D, B6, folate, calcium and zinc; constipation is widespread, as are dental caries.
Almost a quarter of UK pre-school children are overweight or obese, with about ten per cent underweight, according to paediatric dietician Judy More, writing in the Journal of Family Health Care.
Poor diet also has a marked effect on education. The ‘Children of the 90s’ longitudinal study by the Institute of Education at the University of Bristol, which is following more than 14,000 families with babies born between April 1991 and December 1992, showed that children who ate a diet of ‘junk’ food (high in fat and sugar, eg, crisps, sweets and fizzy drinks, highly processed food, and takeaways) at the age of three made poorer progress than average at school between the ages of six and ten.
This year, a survey of 1,000 parents by the Infant and Toddler Forum found nearly a third of under-threes eat at least one takeaway a week, and 19 per cent are given takeaways or adult ready meals every day. A staggering 20 per cent of babies aged nine to 12 months were given a takeaway once a week.
Bulgarian Withdraws EU Candidacy Amid Pressure – Wall Street Journal
January 19, 2010
Bulgarian Withdraws EU Candidacy Amid Pressure – Wall Street Journal
 AFP |
Bulgarian Withdraws EU Candidacy Amid Pressure
Wall Street Journal BRUSSELS—The European Union's commissioner-designate for humanitarian aid, Rumiana Jeleva, resigned Tuesday amid pressure from the European Parliament over business dealings in her native Bulgaria and her husband's alleged ties to … Under-fire EU Commission nominee stands down Bulgaria's embattled Brussels nominee bows out Boost for EU Commission |
Are Democrats Headed for Defeat as Massachusetts Voters Head to Polls? – ABC News
 The Guardian |
Are Democrats Headed for Defeat as Massachusetts Voters Head to Polls?
ABC News On the eve of President Obama's one-year anniversary in office, voters in a key blue state are headed to the polls in what could be a game-changing election for Democrats and Republicans. Political strategists discuss what … Fewer see Obama advancing racial ties Obama agenda: State of the Union set Obama Sets Jan. 27 State of Union Speech Amid Jobless Concerns |
LocalGov. Paterson proposes record $134 billion state budget with major … – New York Daily News
 New York Daily News |
LocalGov. Paterson proposes record $134 billion state budget with major …
New York Daily News ALBANY – Gov. Paterson proposed a slash-and-burn but still record $134 billion state budget Tuesday that dramatically cuts school and health care spending while also including $1 billion in new taxes and fees. … Budget ax falls on New York Aid cuts, tax hikes in Paterson budget plan Paterson to Propose Aid Cuts |
Apple Announces Mystery Launch Event – InformationWeek
 Reuters |
Apple Announces Mystery Launch Event
InformationWeek Apple plans to hold a Jan. 27 event in San Francisco to launch a new product, or perhaps service. The company ended weeks of speculation that it would hold such an event when it sent out invitations to the media on Monday. … Apple Tablet: Content Will Be Key Apple Tablet Will Need to Trigger IPhone-Like Frenzy Apple's tablet announcement: games could be a focus, music unlikely |
Paterson’s Poll Numbers Inch Up – New York Times (blog)
December 14, 2009
Paterson’s Poll Numbers Inch Up – New York Times (blog)
 New York Daily News |
Paterson's Poll Numbers Inch Up
New York Times (blog) His unfavorable rating of 53 percent is at its lowest point since last February, and his favorable rating has climbed to 36 percent, up from 27 percent in October. That said, these are not numbers any politician would want, … New Yorkers Side With Legislature On DRP » Paterson sees modest boost in ratings Gov. David Paterson Plans to Withhold Millions… |
Obama presses heads of largest banks to lend more – Washington Post
 Reuters |
Obama presses heads of largest banks to lend more
Washington Post President Obama reiterated his call Monday for the nation's banks to increase lending, saying that he was getting too many letters from small businesses unable to borrow money. "America's banks received extraordinary assistance" … Obama tells US banks to lend more Obama: It's Time for Banks to Step Up Obama meets with nation's top bank executives |
Palestinian minister urges extending Abbas term – AFP
 Ha’aretz |
Palestinian minister urges extending Abbas term
AFP LISBON — The Palestinian foreign minister Monday urged extending president Mahmud Abbas' mandate until elections can be held to avoid a "constitutional gap" at the head of the Palestinian Authority. The Palestinian electoral commission said last month … Gaza's defiant Islamists reject PLO dominance Haniyeh: Gaza just a step toward liberation of all Palestine Hamas vows to continue resistance |
Childrens Health and Nutrition Findings
December 11, 2009
Childrens Health and Nutrition Findings
From the Daily Mail/Mail on Sunday
Experts agree that what children eat from birth to five years old matters even more than their diet later on in childhood. But many little ones are not getting the nutrition they need to support their rapid growth and development. Nutritional problems are common among this age group, including iron deficiency anaemia and deficiencies of vitamin A, D, B6, folate, calcium and zinc; constipation is widespread, as are dental caries.
Almost a quarter of UK pre-school children are overweight or obese, with about ten per cent underweight, according to paediatric dietician Judy More, writing in the Journal of Family Health Care.
Poor diet also has a marked effect on education. The ‘Children of the 90s’ longitudinal study by the Institute of Education at the University of Bristol, which is following more than 14,000 families with babies born between April 1991 and December 1992, showed that children who ate a diet of ‘junk’ food (high in fat and sugar, eg, crisps, sweets and fizzy drinks, highly processed food, and takeaways) at the age of three made poorer progress than average at school between the ages of six and ten.
This year, a survey of 1,000 parents by the Infant and Toddler Forum found nearly a third of under-threes eat at least one takeaway a week, and 19 per cent are given takeaways or adult ready meals every day. A staggering 20 per cent of babies aged nine to 12 months were given a takeaway once a week.
US encounters stumbling blocks in training Afghans – The Associated Press
October 8, 2009
US encounters stumbling blocks in training Afghans – The Associated Press
 BBC News |
US encounters stumbling blocks in training Afghans
The Associated Press LASHKAR GAH, Afghanistan — Even before the American paratroopers entered the Afghan barracks, the lack of discipline was evident: torn screens, trash collecting in the hallways, bedrooms and bushes. The checkpoints were even worse, they said, … Obama Meets Advisers Amid Afghan Policy Debate Army Officers Criticize Rebuke of Gen. McChrystal Obama, war council weigh Afghan strategy |
Asia moves up university league table – AFP
 Peace fm Online |
Asia moves up university league table
AFP LONDON — British and US universities dominate the top of a league table of universities worldwide published Thursday, but Oxford has slipped one place to joint fifth. Harvard remains in top spot in the Times Higher Education league table, … World top universities announced Europe strong in university table McGill University in world's Top 20 |
Typhoon Melor Hits Japan, Halts Trains, Suspends Flights – Wall Street Journal
 Telegraph.co.uk |
Typhoon Melor Hits Japan, Halts Trains, Suspends Flights
Wall Street Journal TOKYO – A strong typhoon brought heavy rain and winds to Japan Thursday, killing two people and shuttering factories, closing schools and stranding commuters and travelers at airports and train stations. … Deaths as typhoon pounds Japan 2 dead as Typhoon Melor lashes Japan Melor affects the south of Japan |
Wire your mind
October 5, 2009
See, hear or read the buzz of news and activities on campus and beyond.
WiredMind is a student-driven digital media project completely online that combines video, radio and written word to create an outlet for students to get alternative news.
First founded in 2001 by Peter Morello, associate professor of Communications Studies, Nicole English, lecturer in Continuing Education, and Mike Strong, lecturer in Continuing Education, among others, WiredMind has been mostly inactive over the past few years.
Source: http://www.unews.com/news/2009/10/05/News/Wire-Your.Mind-3793238.shtml
