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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Speech therapy could help save NHS cash :: INVESTMENT in speech and language therapy could help boost the Edinburgh economy by more than £10 million a year, a report has found. (Source: Scotsman.com News - Health)
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Right on cue: 54.3 percent of Androids run Ice Cream Sandwich or Jelly Bean software :: url: http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/OmMalik/~3/Aao_JpOf1zY/story01.htm
Coming to your phone: HD voice :: url: http://rss.cnn.com/~r/rss/edition_business/~3/t8ztOEKtQug/index.html
AEG to defend Jackson death claims :: url: http://rss.cnn.com/~r/rss/edition_business/~3/bXXv8_1uqoU/index.html
Why Millions Are Boycotting The Maldives :: <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>Behold the power of social media: In less than two week's time, nearly 2 million people have signed an online <a href="http://www.avaaz.org/en/maldives_global/?fp" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">petition</a> on Avaaz.org to boycott the Maldives unless it reforms its judicial system.</p></div></div></div>
url: http://www.ibtimes.com/why-millions-are-boycotting-maldives-1167255
NHL Trade Rumors: Luongo, Kiprusoff, Clowe, And Whitney Could Be Dealt Before Trade Deadline :: <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>There has been a flurry of activity in the closing days leading up to the trade deadline, with a lot of star veteran names being offloaded by teams most likely set to miss the playoffs.</p>
<p>In this seller's market, the Dallas Stars and the Calgary Flames have been two teams who are prepared to start over and rebuild. Their GMs have tried to extract the most value possible out of their veterans, trading off players such as Brendan Morrow, Derek Roy, Jarome Ignila, and Jay Bouwmeester for generous packages of prospects and draft picks.</p></div></div></div>
url: http://www.ibtimes.com/nhl-trade-rumors-luongo-kiprusoff-clowe-whitney-could-be-dealt-trade-deadline-1167263
Natural Barbie Criticized For Her Make-Under; Does She Look Like Everyone Else? [PHOTO] :: <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>An <a href="http://imgur.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Imugr</a> user thought it was time for Barbie to have a "make-under."</p>
<p>A new picture of Barbie without makeup has began to go viral. The photo has been credited to user named <a href="http://imgur.com/gallery/tJI7D" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Eddi Aguirre</a> and shows the blonde bombshell in her natural state: freckles, under-eye circles, frizzy hair, acne, yellow teeth and braces. </p></div></div></div>
url: http://www.ibtimes.com/natural-barbie-criticized-her-make-under-does-she-look-everyone-else-photo-1167245
Latecomer wins FIFA goal-line deal :: url: http://rss.cnn.com/~r/rss/edition_business/~3/P-B9Xe45y-Y/index.html
Autism Awareness Day 2013: What Autism Is Really Like :: <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>People are wearing blue for Autism Awareness Day, which is Tuesday. By 2013 I believe most people I encounter are already aware of autism, so now what?</p>
<p>Sure, it's nice to see people support people affected by the epidemic that is <a href="http://www.autismspeaks.org/site-wide/autism-spectrum-disorder" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Autism Spectrum Disorder</a> by rocking a beautiful blue blouse or trendy cerulean skirt, but it doesn't really mean anything deeper than a cute outfit for the day.</p></div></div></div>
url: http://www.ibtimes.com/autism-awareness-day-2013-what-autism-really-1167201
China On Heightened Alert As North Korea Threatens South Korea :: <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>As tensions continue to mount in the Korean Peninsula, neighboring China is also on high alert, preparing its military in the event of armed confrontation.</p></div></div></div>
url: http://www.ibtimes.com/china-heightened-alert-north-korea-threatens-south-korea-1166811
North Korea To Revive Decades-Old Nuclear Power Project, Yielding Weapons-Grade Plutonium :: <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>North Korea has vowed to resume its plutonium-fueled nuclear power projects, which yields weapons-grade plutonium. Tuesday morning's announcement, which comes amid escalating warlike rhetoric, raised concerns about North Korea acquiring more military-capable reactor material.</p></div></div></div>
url: http://www.ibtimes.com/north-korea-revive-decades-old-nuclear-power-project-yielding-weapons-grade-plutonium-1166751
What does future hold for Cyprus? :: What does the future hold for Cyprus?
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Bank of England brains of the future :: Helping the Bank of England decide what to do
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Pakistan Elections Approach, But Young People Favor Military Or Shariah Law Over Democracy :: <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>Pakistani youth are cynical, pessimistic and strikingly conservative, according to the results of a new survey.</p>
<p>The report, "<a href="http://nextgeneration.com.pk/pdf/next-generation-goes-to-the-ballot-box.pdf" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Next Generation Goes to the Ballot Box</a>," was published Tuesday by the British Council, a global cultural relations organization. It revealed an alarming state of affairs for Pakistan's young people, defined here as between the ages of 18 and 29: The vast majority exhibit growing disillusionment and a marked loss of faith in the promise of democracy.</p></div></div></div>
url: http://www.ibtimes.com/pakistan-elections-approach-young-people-favor-military-or-shariah-law-over-democracy-1167113
NRA School Safety Program: 'We Need Time To Digest' National School Shield Report, Gun Group Says [FULL TEXT] :: <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 National Rifle Association unsurprisingly endorsed Tuesday the <a href="http://www.scribd.com/doc/133630146/NRA-s-National-School-Shield-Report" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">report</a> it commissioned on how to keep schools safe in the wake of the Sandy Hook Elementary School massacre. But the powerful gun lobby said it needs "time to digest" the document.</p></div></div></div>
url: http://www.ibtimes.com/nra-school-safety-program-we-need-time-digest-national-school-shield-report-gun-group-says-full-text
Who knew? Fiber is also good for a telco's health :: url: http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/OmMalik/~3/uXNqzhFuYys/story01.htm
Malaga Vs. Borussia Dortmund: Preview And Prediction For Champions League Quarterfinal First Leg :: <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>Malaga are in no mind to have their memorable debut Champions League campaign brought to an end as they prepare to face Borussia Dortmund in the quarterfinals.</p>
<p>Having progressed as group winners, Malaga looked on the their belief and resilience to win 2-0 back in Spain with a winner 13 minutes from time from Roque Santa Cruz.</p></div></div></div>
url: http://www.ibtimes.com/malaga-vs-borussia-dortmund-preview-prediction-champions-league-quarterfinal-first-leg-1167135
Why I admire the OC Register, even though I disagree with almost everything they are doing :: url: http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/OmMalik/~3/y0YeYnreaNc/story01.htm
No Guns For Genocide: UN Approves Arms Trade Treaty With US Support :: <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 United Nations General Assembly approved Tuesday a global arms trade treaty aimed at preventing weapons from reaching conflict zones and getting into the hands of governments and groups that commit war crimes, crimes against humanity or genocide.</p>
<p>The United States was among the 153 countries that voted in favor of the Arms Trade Treaty, while Iran, North Korea and Syria voted against it. There were 23 abstentions.</p></div></div></div>
url: http://www.ibtimes.com/no-guns-genocide-un-approves-arms-trade-treaty-us-support-1167059
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