Investing in Kids Isn't Rocket Science :: The Millennium Development Goals challenged the world to cut extreme poverty in half, dramatically reduce child mortality, and make primary education universal, but Jody Heymann and Kristen McNeill say the world can do more.
In their report, “Changing Children’s Chances”, released by the World Policy Analysis Centre on Wednesday, Heymann and McNeill map the world’s commitment to essential development needs of children in terms of the official laws, policies, and programmes that exist at the national level.
Based on an extensive understanding of international agreements and norms, Heymann and McNeill identify eight critical areas of need – poverty reduction, quality education, protection from early labour, protection from early marriage, quality health care, po...<div id="medworm"><p><b><i>MedWorm Message:</i></b> Get the very latest Swine Flu news via the MedWorm <b><a href="http://www.medworm.com/rss/search.php?qu=%2Bswine+%2B%28influenza+flu%29&t=Swine+Flu&f=infectiousdiseases&r=Any&o=d" target ="_self">Swine Flu RSS news feed</a></b> - updated hourly from thousands of authoritative health and news sources.</p></div>
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Continuing Resolution 2013: House Passes Measure To Fund Government, 267-151 :: <div class="field field-name-field-images field-type-entityreference field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"> </div></div></div><div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even" property="content:encoded"><p>The U.S. House of Representatives on Wednesday voted 267-151 to approve a resolution that would continue to fund the U.S. government beyond March 27 and prevent a looming government shutdown.</p>
<p>Fifty-three Democrats supported the $982 billion stopgap measure, which now heads to the Senate.</p>
<p>President Barack Obama had urged Congress to move on a continuing resolution to ensure the government keeps running.</p></div></div></div>
url: http://www.ibtimes.com/continuing-resolution-2013-house-passes-measure-fund-government-267-151-1114189
US Officers Under Petraeus Advised Iraqi Torturers: Report :: <div class="field field-name-field-images field-type-entityreference field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"> </div></div></div><div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even" property="content:encoded"><p> </p>
<p>The Pentagon sent an officer who advised murderous forces in 1980s Central America to oversee Iraqi police units that ran secret detention and torture centers while Gen. David Petraeus was in charge there, the British newspaper <a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://www.guardian.co.uk/world/2013/mar/06/pentagon-iraqi-torture-centres-link?CMP=twt_gu" target="_blank">the Guardian and the BBC reported Wednesday.</a></p>
<p>"These units conducted some of the worst acts of torture during the U.S. occupation and accelerated the country's descent into full-scale civil war," the paper states.</p></div></div></div>
url: http://www.ibtimes.com/us-officers-under-petraeus-advised-iraqi-torturers-report-1114190
AT&T's BlackBerry Coup and 3 Telecom Titans Attracting Interest :: url: http://www.ibtimes.com/atts-blackberry-coup-3-telecom-titans-attracting-interest-1114188
Nat Gas futures hovering below $3.50 level :: <div class="field field-name-field-images field-type-entityreference field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"> </div></div></div><div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even" property="content:encoded"><p>Currently Nat Gas futures are struggling to stay above the key technical breakout level of $3.50/mmbtu. As of this writing the futures price is now marginally below the $3.50 level and acting much as it did during the breakout in the second half of January. The way the market is trading and even if we do get a settlement above the $3.50/mmbtu level I am moving my view back to neutral until the market sorts out which way it truly wants to head. This week's inventory repot will be bullish but we are simply running out of winter and quickly approaching the lower demand shoulder season.</p></div></div></div>
url: http://www.ibtimes.com/nat-gas-futures-hovering-below-350-level-1114187
Brussels to soften data protection rules :: Resolving the transatlantic dispute over data protection rules could ease the way towards a new EU-US trade agreement over the next two years
url: http://www.ft.com/cms/s/0/dbf20262-8685-11e2-b907-00144feabdc0.html?ftcamp=published_links%2Frss%2Fhome_europe%2Ffeed%2F%2Fproduct
Watch Rand Paul Bring Up Hitler During Senate Filibuster [VIDEO] :: <div class="field field-name-field-images field-type-entityreference field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"> </div></div></div><div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even" property="content:encoded"><p><iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="315" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/rLYXMvcta2I" width="420"></iframe></p>
<p>US Sen. Rand Paul, R-Ky., brought up Adolf Hitler during his Senate filibuster Wednesday on the nomination of John Brennan for CIA director, but the Tea Party darling refused to connect the dots between the dictator and President Obama.</p>
<p>Paul began filibustering Brennan's nomination around 11:45 a.m. EST and is still going strong.</p></div></div></div>
url: http://www.ibtimes.com/watch-rand-paul-bring-hitler-during-senate-filibuster-video-1114146
Stocks edge higher on growth hopes :: Stocks extends gains after Dow reaches record level, with appetite fuelled by improving US data and expectations of more central bank stimuli
url: http://www.ft.com/cms/s/0/3c275c02-860b-11e2-9ee3-00144feabdc0.html?ftcamp=published_links%2Frss%2Fhome_europe%2Ffeed%2F%2Fproduct
VIDEO: Lord Sugar meets apprentice in court :: Lord Sugar has been giving evidence to an employment tribunal today over the way he treated the winner of his show, The Apprentice.
url: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-21693101#sa-ns_mchannel=rss&ns_source=PublicRSS20-sa
Rita Ora Talks Rob Kardashian: 'I Never Actually Thought It Was A Relationship,' She Reveals :: <div class="field field-name-field-images field-type-entityreference field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"> </div></div></div><div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even" property="content:encoded"><p>Rita Ora is finally opening up about Rob Kardashian and his claims that she cheated on him during their relationship.</p>
<p>"You should have to sit an exam before you go on Twitter," she told the <a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/showbiz/bizarre/4824948/rita-ora-rob-kardashian-cheating-claims.html" target="_blank">(UK) Sun</a>. "To see if you're mentally stable."</p></div></div></div>
url: http://www.ibtimes.com/rita-ora-talks-rob-kardashian-i-never-actually-thought-it-was-relationship-she-reveals-1114102
With Hugo Chavez Gone, Who Will Lead Latin America's Socialist Movement? :: <div class="field field-name-field-images field-type-entityreference field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"> </div></div></div><div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even" property="content:encoded"><p>The late Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez was one of the most outspoken proponents of socialism in Latin America, which he aimed to solidify as a united movement among leftist governments in the region.</p>
<p>Chavez enjoyed a close relationship with the Communist patriarch of Cuba Fidel Castro, whom he considered a mentor and father. Like Castro before him, Chavez had worked to support socialist movements in other countries.</p></div></div></div>
url: http://www.ibtimes.com/hugo-chavez-gone-who-will-lead-latin-americas-socialist-movement-1114101
Bersani bids to end impasse in Italy :: Democrats endorse initiative by party secretary Pier Luigi Bersani to try and form a minority government, but proposal risks being dead in the water
url: http://www.ft.com/cms/s/0/20e1371e-8661-11e2-8f47-00144feabdc0.html?ftcamp=published_links%2Frss%2Fhome_europe%2Ffeed%2F%2Fproduct
Google tip-off leads to Microsoft EU fine :: Brussels punished Microsoft for failing to give at least 15m consumers a choice of web browser – a violation of a voluntary antitrust pact
url: http://www.ft.com/cms/s/0/e748bfc8-8682-11e2-b907-00144feabdc0.html?ftcamp=published_links%2Frss%2Fhome_europe%2Ffeed%2F%2Fproduct
Insurers sued over cancelled Lady Gaga show :: Promoters of Jakarta concert, which was cancelled last year following threats from extremists, say insurers refuse to pay out on terrorism policies
url: http://www.ft.com/cms/s/0/98df17ac-8659-11e2-8f47-00144feabdc0.html?ftcamp=published_links%2Frss%2Fhome_europe%2Ffeed%2F%2Fproduct
Sarkozy hints at return to public life :: France's former president keeps up guessing game of a return to politics as popular support for the former centre-right UMP politician appears to grow
url: http://www.ft.com/cms/s/0/5a6a0fa4-8681-11e2-ad73-00144feabdc0.html?ftcamp=published_links%2Frss%2Fhome_europe%2Ffeed%2F%2Fproduct
Wayne Rooney Transfer News: Manchester United Forward To Face Exit After Real Madrid Axe? Manchester City, PSG To Launch Bids? :: <div class="field field-name-field-images field-type-entityreference field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"> </div></div></div><div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even" property="content:encoded"><p>Before a certain Turkish referee intervened, it seemed likely that, one way or another, the narrative around <a href="http://www.ibtimes.com/video-manchester-united-1-2-real-madrid-2-3-agg-highlights-nani-shown-controversial-red-card-modric" target="_blank">the second-leg of Manchester United's Champions League last-16 tie with Real Madrid</a> would be dominated by Sir Alex Ferguson's decision to drop Wayne Rooney to the bench.</p></div></div></div>
url: http://www.ibtimes.com/wayne-rooney-transfer-news-manchester-united-forward-face-exit-after-real-madrid-axe-manchester-city
Valve Steam Box Release Date Could Be In 'Three To Four Months,' Says Gabe Newell :: <div class="field field-name-field-images field-type-entityreference field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"> </div></div></div><div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even" property="content:encoded"><p>Legendary PC gaming company Valve Software has been experimenting with its first foray into living room and television-based gaming for a while, but now it looks like the company will bring its new ideas to market sooner than gamers expected.</p>
<p>Speaking in an <a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-21677119">interview with the BBC</a>, Valve co-founder Gabe Newell said an early prototype of his company's new "Steam Box" hardware could be released within three to four months.</p></div></div></div>
url: http://www.ibtimes.com/valve-steam-box-release-date-could-be-three-four-months-says-gabe-newell-1113804
Remember the artificial leaf? Startup turns to making a flow battery instead :: url: http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/OmMalik/~3/_9UhtmEt-GU/story01.htm
Easyjet and LSE promoted to FTSE 100 :: No-frills airline Easyjet and the London Stock Exchange are promoted to the FTSE 100 index as part of the latest quarterly review.
url: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-21692178#sa-ns_mchannel=rss&ns_source=PublicRSS20-sa
US ethanol credits surge 1,400% this year :: RINs have gained as oil refiners and fuel wholesalers worry they will be unable to meet ethanol blending mandates with physical supply
url: http://www.ft.com/cms/s/0/a13459da-867c-11e2-b907-00144feabdc0.html?ftcamp=published_links%2Frss%2Fhome_europe%2Ffeed%2F%2Fproduct
What to expect at this year's SXSW: Marketing, makers and shadow events :: url: http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/OmMalik/~3/oSXs5dfgcxg/story01.htm
Telly's iPhone app gets private video sharing :: url: http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/OmMalik/~3/4BmuBVPXKzU/story01.htm
Volvo unveils cyclist alert system :: Volvo is to offer a product that can scan the road for cyclists and apply the brakes if it thinks a collision is imminent.
url: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-21688765#sa-ns_mchannel=rss&ns_source=PublicRSS20-sa
AUDIO: £1 house sale a hit in Liverpool :: Anne O'Byrne, Cabinet Member for Housing at Liverpool City Council, told 5 live about the plan to sell homes for £1
url: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-21684495#sa-ns_mchannel=rss&ns_source=PublicRSS20-sa
Rackspace gussies up private cloud with new OpenCenter dashboard :: url: http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/OmMalik/~3/wTvQCdcMcaA/story01.htm
Matter, a media startup accelerator, picks first class of six media tech companies :: url: http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/OmMalik/~3/tVSmmGwdqHc/story01.htm
Exitround looks to facilitate tech and team acquisitions as market grows crowded :: url: http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/OmMalik/~3/6IpF7n0ZbQ4/story01.htm
Basis raises $11.5M for health-tracking wristwatch, adds Deepak Chopra to advisory board :: url: http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/OmMalik/~3/5lCFufZwR00/story01.htm
Actifio snags $50 million to promote copy data management :: url: http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/OmMalik/~3/ilNT2NHPmLw/story01.htm
VIDEO: Cameron brands Miliband 'casino croupier' :: Ed Miliband raised the plight of a banker called "John", who was said to be worried his bonus would be capped at £2m, as he claimed only David Cameron and George Osborne were the only people to fight for bankers' bonuses.
url: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-21686068#sa-ns_mchannel=rss&ns_source=PublicRSS20-sa
Stores and jobs saved at Dreams :: The majority of Dreams beds stores have been bought by Sun European Partners, saving 1,600 jobs a day after the company went into administration.
url: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-21686916#sa-ns_mchannel=rss&ns_source=PublicRSS20-sa
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