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The Power of Independent Thinking
California's Public Pension Crisis An Interview with Sr. Fellow Lawrence McQuillan
Recorded: Friday, June 5, 2015
Senior Fellow Lawrence McQuillan, author of California Dreaming, appears on KFIV radio in Modesto. McQuillan discusses the man-made financial tsunami that is threatening California: the underfunded public employee pension system. The crisis threatens to bankrupt the state unless it reforms its pension system to a 401k-style contribution plan, that is common in the private sector. McQuillans plan will not effect current retirees, but would reform the system over decades to avoid a catastrophe.
Experts: Lawrence J. McQuillanType: RadioIssues: Economic History and Development (U.S.), Regulation and Deregulation, Taxes
Childhood Poverty, Government Failures, and the Need for Economic Liberty
Recorded: Thursday, April 30, 2015
Senior Vice President Mary Theroux is interviewed on radio station KOGO in San Diego to talk about the latest on California's Maximum Family Grant rule for families on welfare. She discusses the underlying reasons why children are born into poverty and the difficulty of breaking the cycle of poverty.
Experts: Mary L. G. TherouxType: RadioIssues: Bureaucracy and Government, Business, Culture/ Society, Economic Policy, Education, Family, Labor and Employment, Politics, Privatization, Race Issues, Regulation and Deregulation, Urban Issues, Welfare, Womens Issues
Randy Simmons | The True Costs of Green Energy
Recorded: Monday, April 27, 2015
Senior Fellow Randy Simmons joins WSVA radio's Mike Schikman to talk about the true costs of green energy including government funding and incentives for renewable energy.
Experts: Randy T SimmonsType: RadioIssues: Bureaucracy and Government, Energy, Environment, Free Market Economics, Property Rights, Public Choice Theory, Regulation and Deregulation
Are Liberals at Fault for the Breakup of the Family?
Recorded: Friday, March 27, 2015
Senior Fellow John C. Goodman, author of Priceless: Curing the Healthcare Crisis and A Better Choice: Healthcare Solutions for America, joins radio host Larry Kudlow to talk about the costs society is bearing for the breakup of traditional families. Goodman talks about how the welfare state subsidizes and enables and even rewards single parent families.
Experts: John C. Goodman, Laurence J. Kotlikoff, Lawrence A. KudlowType: RadioIssues: Bureaucracy and Government, Business, Culture/ Society, Free Market Economics, Government Waste/Pork, Health Care, Labor and Employment, Privatization, Public Health/ Consumer Protection, Regulation and Deregulation, Welfare, Womens Issues
Mary L.G. Theroux on KPCC on Repeal of the "Maximum Family Grant" Welfare Rule
Recorded: Monday, February 23, 2015
Independent Institute Senior Vice President Mary L. G. Theroux was a guest on KPCC radio to discuss California's effort to repeal the "maximum family grant" rule for welfare recipients with children. Families that have more children while on welfare do not receive an increase in their grant. This could be reversed by a new law proposed by Calif. State Senator Holly Mitchell, who was also a guest on the show.
Experts: Mary L. G. TherouxType: RadioIssues: Civil Liberties/ Human Rights, Crime, Culture/ Society, Education, Family, Labor and Employment, Public Health/ Consumer Protection, Regulation and Deregulation, Taxes, Welfare, Womens Issues
Bruce Benson: Crime in the U.S.
Recorded: Thursday, October 23, 2014
Sr. Fellow Bruce Benson, author of To Serve and Protect appeared on the nationally syndicated Katherine Albrecht Radio Show. Benson discusses his writing on the criminal justice system, the war on drugs, and the founding principles of freedom in society.
Experts: Bruce L. BensonType: RadioIssues: Civil Liberties/ Human Rights, Constitutional Law, Crime, Culture/ Society, Drugs (Illicit), Freedom, Law Enforcement, Regulation and Deregulation
Stephen P. Halbrook on The Bill Martinez Show
Recorded: Monday, October 20, 2014
Research Fellow Stephen P. Halbrook, author of Gun Control in the Third Reich: Disarming the Jews and Enemies of the State appeared on the Bill Martinez radio show. Halbrook talks about his research into German archives to document the use of gun control and gun registration in Germany, in order to consolidate power and identify and eliminate "Enemies of the State."
Experts: Stephen P. HalbrookType: RadioIssues: Civil Liberties/ Human Rights, Culture/ Society, Gun Control, History (International), Regulation and Deregulation
Gun Control in the Third Reich on KVNT
Recorded: Wednesday, October 15, 2014
Stephen P. Halbrook, author of Gun Control in the Third Reich: Disarming the Jews and Enemies of the State appears on The Tom Anderson radio show on Alaskas KVNT. Halbrook talks about his latest book and his lifetime of writing and working towards protecting 2nd Amendment rights of Americans.
Experts: Stephen P. HalbrookType: RadioIssues: Culture/ Society, Government Power, Gun Control, History (International), Politics, Regulation and Deregulation


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Driving is a core aspect in the Grand Theft Auto series, encompassing nearly all activities in the games. The act of controlling aircraft as well as sea vessels falls under this article.
Vehicle control has remained virtually unchanged throughout the series. Entry into a vehicle, be it by carjacking or otherwise, requires only a stroke of a key or button. Road vehicles since Grand Theft Auto 1 (and, similarly, ships) allow the player to accelerate, brake, steer and engage the handbrake or emergency brake (E-brake). When a vehicle is stationary, the brake command can be used to reverse a vehicle, while the E-brake can be used to execute sharp turns or while parked on an incline to prevent rolls down the slope. Road vehicles are commonly available with a working horn and a radio or, for emergency vehicles, emergency radio chatter.
For more elaboration on driving and controls, see:
The controls of aircraft are significantly different. Helicopters require the player control the speed of the rotor using the acceleration and brake commands, while banking requires the used of both the steering commands for side banks and two pairs of directional commands for forward/backward leans and turning. Similarly, fixed-wing aircraft utilize acceleration and brake commands to control forward thrust (affecting lift), steering commands for aileron control, and two pairs of directional commands for elevator and rudder controls.
The ability to control a vehicle is adversely affected by the type of vehicle the player is in. Motorcycles in GTA 1, for example, are capable of climbing up staircases when conventional cars can't. On the other end of the spectrum, larger, heavier vehicles, such as buses and trucks, are less maneuverable and oftentimes lack in speed, making them poor candidates for evasion from the police although their durability and weight can also be taken into consideration. Heavy vehicles can also be used for fun as a battering ram against other smaller vehicles. In San Andreas, players can adjust the hydraulics/pneumatic suspension system of selected vehicles (without cheats/mods) by maneuvering or clicking the left analog stick which would allow the vehicle height to be adjusted accordingly. This ability is similar to the one in Midnight Club 3: DUB Edition, known as 'weight transfer', but the vehicle cannot be flipped sidewards. Instead, the vehicle will rotate clockwise/counter-clockwise as if it were like a 'Shove It' skating trick performed on a car instead of a 'Kickflip' or 'Heelflip'. Those features can be performed in San Andreas. In San Andreas, vehicles will inevitably catch fire and explode if they come to rest after turtled.
Certain vehicles may also come equipped with special features, such as a weapon (e.g. Tank, Rhino and Hunter), a water cannon (Fire Truck) or towing apparatus (Truck Cab or Tow Truck), which may be used to the player's advantage.
Damage resistance should also been considered. A weaker body may offset the high performance of certain vehicles, while a slow, heavy vehicle may be far more resilient to damage. If a player is not proficient enough in their driving or has not properly planned their path to their destination, the choice of vehicle may become a hindrance if the player is urgently completing a mission or escaping from pursuers.
In San Andreas, the PS2 version makes driving of vehicles with hydraulics/pneumatic suspension more difficult by assigning the R3 control to the shock-bouncing and other maneuverings. Under normal circumstances, the R3 stick is used to move the camera view to allow the player to spot for obstacles.
In GTA IV, stopping for red lights and/or pedestrians is not recommended as the NPC drivers of GTA IV treat the player's car as an obstruction of the road should it be done so. In addition, the NPC drivers behind the player would normally react by swearing, having to use languages to make the player's vehicle budge, and/or in worst case scenario damaging the player's car while attempting to overtake. However if the player moves forward a little before the cars behind start to overtake, they will wait; (this is because traffic was programmed to move around the cars you park, creating an error where 'AI' assumes you are parking when you stop).
Unlike in GTA San Andreas, whereby NPC drivers patiently stop behind the player's car without having to treat the player's car as an obstruction for waiting for the red light. However, NPC drivers would still attempt to overtake the player's vehicle soon after the traffic light turns green.
NPC drivers can be seen turning on their vehicles' turn signal light while making turns and having their brake lights on after they come to a halt. Those are some of the many functions that are not available in the normal mode, with the exception on the use of mods. However in Grand Theft Auto IV, it is possible to apply the brake lights when stopped. Hold in the gas and brake buttons at the same time ever so slightly, not so much as to do a burnout, just enough to light the lights up.
In Grand Theft Auto IV when driving a vehicle up or down a large, steep road at high speeds, (mainly in a sports car), the cars are likely to jump up and have a rather bumpy landing to the point that they crash into another car or land upside down. After noticing they made the cars more big and boatlike, Rockstar Games stated that not only will the cars stick to the ground a bit better in Grand Theft Auto V, but the development team are also able to run more physics on them to the point that it'll feel almost like a racing game.
Camera views
As is the player while on foot, the variety of camera views while driving varies between games, but may be classified into two groups:
- Top-down view, which is purely used in GTA 1 (London packs included), GTA 2 and GTA Advance. The camera view is also available in GTA III, as well as GTA Chinatown Wars, which employs a top-down and forward viewing hybrid.
- 3D view, standard in GTA III, GTA Vice City, GTA San Andreas, GTA Liberty City Stories, GTA Vice City Stories and GTA IV, which usually employs a forward viewing angle or a cinematic view that takes advantage of an enhanced 3D environment. Originally, GTA III features four camera angles, in addition to the aforementioned top-down view, including two tail cams (further and closer to the player's vehicle), a bumper cam and, a cinematic cam. From GTA Vice City onwards, a third tail cam positioned even further from the player's vehicle is added.
- First person view, only available in mods.
Specific Topics
- Carjacking, breaking into a vehicle or stealing an occupied vehicle.
- Drive-by shooting, the ability to fire a weapon from a vehicle.
- Voluntary and involuntary ejections, the ability to jump out of/off or be thrown out of/off a vehicle.
- Towing, the ability to haul trailers or other vehicles.
- Vehicle damage.
- Vehicle sub-missions.
- Garages, storage area for vehicles.
- Spray shops, establishments allowing players to eliminate wanted levels while in a road vehicle.
- Car bombs.
- Modification garages for road vehicles.
- Crusher, a device used to crush vehicles for rewards.
- Prostitutes, NPCs, which can be picked up while on a car and "used" for player health.

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Thumb-Sucking: Helping Your Child Stop
Many infants and young children calm themselves by sucking their thumbs. While most children will stop on their own between ages 3 and 6, some continue past the age of 4 or 5. Prolonged thumb-sucking can lead to serious dental and speech problems. By using lots of love, encouragement, and a few simple steps, you can help your child succeed in breaking the thumb-sucking habit.
Prolonged thumb-sucking can lead to dental, speech, and self-image problems. In rare cases, thumb-sucking after age 5 is a response to an emotional problem or other disorder, such as anxiety.
If your child has a sucking habit around age 4 or older, schedule a visit with your child's doctor or dentist.
Test Your Knowledge
Thumb-sucking is bad for all children and should be stopped.
This answer is incorrect.
It is natural for many infants and young children to calm themselves by sucking their thumbs, and most children will stop on their own. But around age 4 or older, thumb-sucking can lead to serious dental, speech, and self-esteem problems.
This answer is correct.
It is natural for many infants and young children to calm themselves by sucking their thumbs, and most children will stop on their own. But around age 4 or older, thumb-sucking can lead to serious dental, speech, and self-esteem problems.
Thumb-sucking that continues for years may cause a child to have dental problems. Thumb-sucking can cause a child's teeth to become improperly aligned (malocclusion) or push the teeth outward, sometimes malforming the roof (upper palate) of the mouth. Malocclusion usually corrects itself when the child stops thumb-sucking. But the longer thumb-sucking continues, the more likely it is that orthodontic treatment will be needed to correct any resulting dental problems.
A child may also develop speech problems, including mispronouncing Ts and Ds, lisping, and thrusting out the tongue when talking.
Also, a child may be teased or shamed by others if he or she continues to thumb-suck as an older child.
Test Your Knowledge
Thumb-sucking around age 4 or older can cause improper teeth alignment (malocclusion).
This answer is correct.
Improper teeth alignment usually corrects itself after the child stops thumb-sucking. But the longer thumb-sucking continues, the more likely it is that future orthodontic treatment will be needed.
This answer is incorrect.
Although the improper teeth alignment caused by thumb-sucking usually corrects itself after the child breaks the habit, the longer thumb-sucking continues, the more likely it is that future orthodontic treatment will be needed.
Motivate your child by talking to him or her about why it is important to stop thumb-sucking. Explain that stopping will help him or her have a beautiful smile and nice teeth. Let your child know that continuing will cause problems with how his or her teeth grow.
- Use a mirror to show your child the changes happening to his or her teeth or mouth shape.
- Talk about the unhealthy germs that are on our hands and how the child puts the germs in his or her mouth by thumb-sucking.
- Talk to your child about becoming a "big boy" or "big girl" by stopping thumb-sucking. Remind your child that he or she may be teased for continuing thumb-sucking.
Make sure you choose the right time to have this discussion. Children often suck their thumbs to relieve stress. Picking a stress-free time will help the child succeed. Also, a child probably needs to be 4 or 5 in order to understand your reasoning and to be able to cooperate in this process.
Practical ways to help your child quit
- For the first week, keep your child's hands busy with puzzles, games, crafts, or other favorite activities. You may need to limit TV time since many children unconsciously suck their thumbs while watching TV.
- You may wish to use a bandage or a bad-tasting substance such as Thum that is painted on the fingernail to remind your child not to suck the thumb. If the bandage or coating comes off, replace it without being critical or embarrassing your child.
- Carefully remove your child's thumb from his or her mouth during sleep. Thumb-sucking at night is the most difficult habit to break. It may take up to 3 months before your child is able to fall asleep without thumb-sucking. Try offering a favorite stuffed animal or putting a hand puppet on your child's hand at bedtime as a reminder. Gently explain to your child that if he or she continues to suck the thumb during the night, the habit will not go away and the changes to the mouth will continue to occur.
- Avoid putting your child in situations that are upsetting while he or she is trying to break the thumb-sucking habit. Your child will likely turn to thumb-sucking for comfort. Make sure your child gets enough sleep and food during this time.
- Offer plenty of praise when your child goes without thumb-sucking during an activity that normally would have included that habit. Do not shame or punish your child for thumb-sucking. This will only lower his or her self-esteem.
Throughout this process, provide empathy and encouragement, and be available for your child. Acknowledge that this is a difficult habit to break. If you are consistent, patient, and positive, your child will be more likely to succeed. Remember this is your child's habit to break, and he or she must be willing to cooperate. Do not force your child to comply.
Rewarding your child
Small rewards are a great way to motivate your child. If you reward your child often and regularly for not thumb-sucking, he or she is more likely to succeed.
- Set a goal for how long your child will try to go without thumb-sucking. Start with one day, or even part of a day. Then aim for longer periods. Let your child pick a reward for reaching that goal.
- During the first week, reward your child on the first day. Then reward him or her every other day for good progress. Rewards might be small toys, markers, a favorite treat, or a privilege like a trip to the park.
- During the second week, use a calendar or a progress chart that identifies the days of the week. Let your child put stickers on or mark the days he or she has gone without thumb-sucking.
- After the first goal is reached, set a new, longer goal. For example, if the first goal was 2 weeks without thumb-sucking, the next goal could be 4 or 6 weeks. After this goal is reached, set another, such as 3 months. Make sure your child is rewarded for reaching every milestone.
If your child can't break the habit
- Some children have a more difficult time than others giving up thumb-sucking. It is important to use positive reinforcement during this process.
- Try using gentle reminders such as placing a bandage on the thumb so your child is aware when the thumb goes in his or her mouth. You can also try using fingernail coating made for stopping thumb-sucking, such as Thum. It tastes bad when the child places the thumb in the mouth. Be sure to let your child know the coating is not punishment but merely a reminder not to suck the thumb.
- If your child is insecure, has any emotional problems, or is under stress and needs comforting, you may need to resolve those issues first before your child will succeed at stopping thumb-sucking.
- If your child continues thumb-sucking, you may want to speak to a pediatrician or dentist to learn about devices (such as a thumb guard) that can be tried to prevent thumb-sucking.
Test Your Knowledge
It is okay to use rewards as a way to help my child stop thumb-sucking.
This answer is correct.
Using small rewards and encouragement is a great way to help your child successfully stop thumb-sucking. It may take more than one try before your child is successful. Remind your child during this time that your love is unconditional. Provide other means than the thumb for your child to comfort himself or herself, such as a teddy bear or favorite toy.
This answer is incorrect.
Don't be afraid to use small rewards to help your child successfully stop thumb-sucking. It may take more than one try.
If my child is having difficulty remembering to stop thumb-sucking, it is okay to:
Embarrass my child in front of others to get him or
her to quit.
This answer is incorrect.
Never embarrass or punish your child for thumb-sucking. Not only will this lower your child's self-esteem, it won't help break the habit. Using special reminders may help your child break the habit, especially when the child unconsciously thumb-sucks, such as when watching TV.
Use special reminders, such as a bandage, special
fingernail coating, or a device (such as a thumb guard) from the
This answer is correct.
Using special reminders may help your child break the habit, especially when the child unconsciously thumb-sucks, such as when watching TV.. Never embarrass or punish your child for thumb-sucking. You will only lower the child's self-esteem. This will not help break the habit.
Punish the child by taking away
This answer is incorrect.
You will only lower your child's self esteem if you embarrass or punish him or her for thumb-sucking. And this will not help break the habit. Using special reminders may help your child break the habit, especially when the child unconsciously thumb-sucks, such as when watching TV.
None of the above.
This answer is incorrect.
Using special reminders may help your child break the habit, especially when the child unconsciously thumb-sucks, such as when watching TV.
Now that you have read this information, you are ready to help your child break the thumb-sucking habit.
Talk with your child's doctor
If you have questions, take this information with you when you visit your doctor.
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Last Revised: December 27, 2012
Author: Healthwise Staff
Medical Review: Susan C. Kim, MD - Pediatrics & Thomas Emmett Francoeur, MD, MDCM, CSPQ, FRCPC - Pediatrics
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Photograph by Ed Kashi
Photograph by Kristin Reimer
Ed Kashi is a photojournalist dedicated to documenting the social and political issues that define our times. In addition to editorial assignments, filmmaking, and personal projects, Kashi is an educator who instructs and mentors students of photography, participates in forums, and lectures on photojournalism, documentary photography, and multimedia storytelling. A sensitive eye and an intimate relationship to his subjects are the signatures of his work. Kashi's complex imagery has been recognized for its compelling rendering of the human condition.
"I take on issues that stir my passions about the state of humanity and our world, and I deeply believe in the power of still images to change people's minds," he says. "I'm driven by this fact: that the work of photojournalists and documentary photographers can have a positive impact on the world. The access people give to their lives is precious as well as imperative for this important work to get done. Their openness brings with it a tremendous sense of responsibility to tell the truth but to also honor their stories."
Along with numerous awards, including honors from Pictures of the Year International, World Press Foundation, Communication Arts, and American Photography, Kashi's images have been published and exhibited worldwide, and his editorial assignments and personal projects have generated four books. Kashi's first project for National Geographic magazine was a cover story on the Kurds. It was subsequently published as the monograph When the Borders Bleed: The Struggle of the Kurds (Pantheon). The October 2008 edition of National Geographic presented Kashi's 12th major story for the magazine, "India's Highways." Also published in National Geographic, "Curse of the Black Gold: Hope and Betrayal in the Niger Delta" (February 2007) chronicled the negative impact of oil development on the impoverished Niger Delta. This article led to a collaborative photographic and editorial essay book, Curse of the Black Gold: 50 Years of Oil in the Niger Delta (published in 2008 by powerHouse Books).
In 2009, powerHouse Books published Kashi's book Three. Presented in a triptych format, this project draws upon Kashi's vast supply of images created over 30 years searching for "visual connections, visual language, visual poetry of three." Diverging from Kashi's more widely known editorial context, Three provocatively "plays on the relationships of photographs to explore life's hidden associations," which exist in our chaotic, frenzied, constantly fluctuating modern world.
Another of Kashi's innovative approaches to photography and filmmaking produced the Iraqi Kurdistan flip book, which premiered on MSNBC.com in December 2006. Using stills in a moving image format, this creative and thought-provoking form of visual storytelling garnered an award from the 26th annual Black Maria Film and Video Festival (2007) and has been shown in many film festivals and as part of a series of exhibitions on the Iraq War at the George Eastman House. Also, an eight-year personal project completed in 2003, Aging in America: The Years Ahead, created a traveling exhibition, an award-winning documentary film, a Web site, and a book that was named one of the best photo books of 2003 by American Photo. Published by powerHouse Books, this work examines the social impact of the expanding elderly population in the United States.
Other projects include documentary work on the Protestant community in Northern Ireland, which was self-published as a book titled The Protestants: No Surrender. This study set the tone for future explorations of groups in conflict who have been neglected by the mainstream media. In the mid-1990s, Kashi spent several years documenting the lives of Jewish settlers in the West Bank. The settlers' story has been published worldwide, and a photograph from this essay received an award in the 1995 World Press Photo competition.
In 2002, Kashi and his wife, writer/filmmaker Julie Winokur, founded Talking Eyes Media. The nonprofit company has produced numerous short films and multimedia pieces that explore significant social issues. The first project resulted in a book and a traveling exhibition on uninsured Americans called Denied: The Crisis of America's Uninsured. A one-hour documentary film pertaining to this crucial health care challenge was produced for release in mid-2009.
According to David Griffin, Director of Photography at National Geographic: "Ed Kashi is intelligent, brave and compassionate. He always understands the nuances of his subjects. He fearlessly goes where few would venture. And he sympathetically captures the soul of each situation. Ed is one of the best of a new breed of photojournalistic artists."
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Investing in education is inevitable endeavor due to its importance in supporting improvement in human life standard as well as poverty reduction. Education creates appropriate skills and knowledge which facilitate higher levels of productivity among those who possess them in comparison with hose who do not have…
A number of studies demonstrate that private sector participation can encourage the public sector to improve the effectiveness, quality and efficiency of education provision.
In order to encourage private sector participation in development of various skills in Tanzania, the government introduced Skills Development Levy (SDL) through the Vocational Education and Training Act (1994). The Skills Development Levy is a tax on payroll, which is paid by employers who employ more than four employees. It is levied at 6 percent of the payroll emoluments.
Information obtained in the website of the Ministry of Finance Tanzania, out of 6 percent of SDL, 2 percent goes directly to the Vocational Education and Training Authority (VETA) for the purposes of providing the skills to the workforce that employers require. Agricultural employment is exempted from Skills Development Levy. SDL is collected by the Tanzania Revenue Authority.
According to the information from VETA, the rationalisation for introduction of SDL is: First, vocational skills are needed for any economy to function properly. Production will be weakened or the country will fall behind economically and technologically if there are no skilled people with such as carpenters, welders, electricians, motor vehicles mechanics, plumbers, tailors and others.
Secondly, vocational education and training is very costly compared to general education. This is due to the fact that the trainee groups are smaller (normally 16 for each class) while training materials are very expensive. Therefore, individuals and their household cannot afford to pay such costs.
Thirdly, the costs of buildings, tools and long-term equipment are much higher than the in general education. In addition there are rapid changes in technology as such it is very costly to become up to date.
As a result of high costs involved in the vocational training, the government has intervened by introducing SDL to make up for perceived shortfalls in investments by individuals and enterprises.
SDL has provided a steady and stable source if revenue for vocational training. It has accessed a source of financing for training that probably would not otherwise have been available.
VETA has been able to expand its services across Tanzania, and utilized the revenue for subsidizing training fees, ensuring equity in vocational training, provision of tools and equipment, capacity building, labour market surveys, curricula development, examinations and certifications as well as supporting other providers.
Individuals and firms invest in training mainly for profits and higher productivity. They do not take into account any broader spill over benefits that may accrue to society from a better trained workforce. Availability of a skilled workforce can be considered as a magnet to new investment. Provision of skilled manpower can strengthen export related industries, which could in turn help earn foreign exchange and lessen the balance of payments problem.
We have observed commendable works which have been dome by VETA after obtaining a steady and stable revenue through SDL, including ensuring that vocational education is accessed by all especially underprivileged.
However, for a number of years there have been issues of concern about SDL from the private sector. In June 2009, the Chamber of Trade and Industries (CTI) issued a statement on the 2009/2010 Government Budget. CTI had concerns on various taxes including retention of 6 percent as SDL. It has been a plea of the private sector for many years that the levy to be reduced to 2 percent, which in reality was going to VETA, so as to reduce the cost of employment in Tanzania.
On the other hand, early last year, Tanzania Private Sector Foundation (TSPF) held a Forum for discussing about SDL. The private sector were questing the Government to reveal where and how is the remaining 4 percent being used?
For many years the government has not been able to justify the utilization of the remaining 4 percent. The private sector has been arguing that either the government reduces the SDL to 2percent, which has actually been used to develop skills or ensure that the remaining 4percent is utilized for education purposes as per its objective.
The same request has been provided to the government by some of the government bodies such as Tanzania Education Authority (TEA) to be allocated a portion of remaining 4percent of SDL in order to ensure that TEA has stable and steady revenue to support education projects.
However, the puzzle has not been answered until last year during the government budget session whereby the Minister for Finance, Honorable Mustafa Mkullo (MP), presented 2011/2012 government budget.
Among other issues, the minister presented a request for amendment of the Vocational Education and Training Act, CAP.82, in order to change the allocation of revenue collected from the Skills Development Levy (SDL) of 6percent so that 4percent is allocated to Higher Education Students Loan Board (HESLB), and 2percent to VETA. This amendment aimed at ensuring availability of resources for provision of student loans in higher education institutions.
Following this request from the minister of finance, I have two opinions, first, I am now happy to see that the advocacy from the private sector has bear some fruit as the government has come out and take some action on the controversial utilization of 4percent of SDL. I am sure even the private sector now will give a sigh of relief.
The second, I commend the minister's request, however, it could have been a worthy effort if the government had seen the importance of distributing the 4percent to various at least two of its bodies which have been supporting education development in Tanzania under difficult resource and revenue bases.
I would recommend that Higher Education Students Loan Board (HESLB) and Tanzania Education Authority (TEA) to equally share 2percent each in order to enhance resource base and increase their capacity to provide more support to the needy. My justification is that, there has been growing challenges in primary, secondary, as well tertiary education in terms of demand for access as well as provision of quality education.
However, we have observed that many primary and secondary schools lack teaching and learning facilities and materials as well as infrastructure. This has led into poor performance; a good example is 2010 and 2011 Secondary Form Four examinations results.
Most of the failures come from the ward secondary schools which are characterised by lack of teaching facilities and materials. This situation can perpetuate if no effective intervention are done. Through TEA such schools can be provided with appropriate facilities to ensure that mass failure of students is curbed.
Secondly, during the 2005/2006 government budget speech, the then Minister for Finance, Hon. Basil Mramba, in item 38 (viii) of his speech, he said that "The Government has decided to allocate 1/3 of the Skills Development Levy to the Tanzania Education Fund so as to speed up the widening of the education infrastructure in the country".
However, this was done just one time and it stopped. Following the request for amendment of the VETA Act, CAP 82 on SDL this year, it could be wise as it was in 2005 to consider providing a portion of SDL to TEA in order to support it to meet pressing needs in various levels of education.
Thirdly, in August, 2008, TEA held a workshop on Management of Education Funds in Africa, which took place in Dodoma, and was attended by members of Tanzania parliament and officials from Ghana and Nigeria Education Funds. The workshop was officiated by the Prime Minister, Hon. Mizengo Pinda. At the end of the workshop TEA issued a communiqué which they requested that a portion of SDL be remitted directly in order to increase its revenue capacity.
Fourth, in order for the higher education to obtain highly skilled students, we need to start investing well at the lower level of education. We know, there are many primary and secondary school students who do not obtain opportunity to go for other levels of education, but if we have invested well in lower levels of education, these students will have adequate skills and knowledge which can support them to be enrolled in VETA to obtain skills and increase their employability or self employment.
There are research evidences that investment in lower levels of education has more possibility in contributing toward poverty reduction comparing to higher education.
It is my hope that this article will be a catalyst for the government and members of parliament to analyse in wider context the request for amendment of VETA Act, CAP82, and pass the amendments which can have far reaching benefits for majority of Tanzanians they represent.


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The North Remembers
Shae looks out over King's Landing from a balcony of the Red Keep. She says the city stinks of dead bodies. Tyrion Lannister agrees from inside; he has taken over the chambers of the Hand of the King. Shae adds "Shit" and Tyrion wonders if she is regretting her decision to accompany him. She says that she loves it. Tyrion jokes that she loves "the smell of dead bodies and shit." Shae says "and cum and garlic and rum." She says that the city arouses her and Tyrion observes that the country seemed to have the same effect. She falls back onto the bed and says that she is where she belongs. Tyrion warns her that no-one can know she is there. He says that the city is filled with liars of varying skill. She asks about him and he reminds her that he does not come from the city and says that he is a slave to the truth. Shae says that he is the biggest little liar she has ever met and he responds by saying that he is so small because of the weight of so much truth pressing down on him. He lies down next to her and wonders how Eddard slept on such an uncomfortable bed. He says that the bed will be the first of many things he changes in the city.[1]
The Night Lands
Tyrion enters his bedchamber in the Tower of the Hand to find Shae laughing with Varys. Shae tells him that he made her wait and Varys was keeping her company. Varys says they were discussing Tyrion's bravery at the Battle of the Green Fork. Tyrion says that it was quite a battle and Varys says that he heard that Tyrion was wounded. Varys says that the northerners are ferocious warriors and Tyrion does not reply. Shae says that she has told Varys about how they met and Tyrion glares at her. Varys says that Tyrion was lucky to find such a lovely creature working in his father's kitchens and that the story almost beggars belief. Tyrion says that strange things do happen and offers that Varys should taste Shae's fish pie. Shae says that she doubts that Varys likes fish pie. Varys wonders how she knows and she giggles and says that she can always tell. Tyrion says that Varys and he must not let their disadvantages get the best of them. Varys says that he is glad that Tyrion's new friend could accompany him and adds that friends are an important part of life. He observes that it was unfortunate that Tywin did not want Shae to come. He offers the reassurance that he is very good at keeping secrets for his good friends. Tyrion says that Varys's discretion is legendary where his friends are concerned. Varys apologises for going on and says goodbye to Shae. Tyrion moves to the door as Varys tells him that they have a council meeting. Tyrion nods at Shae to leave and then warns Varys not to threaten him.[2]
What is Dead May Never Die
Shae complains to Tyrion about her confinement in his quarters and he tries to quiet her. She shouts loudly that his father is miles away. Tyrion pauses his reading and offers an alternative; working in the kitchens as a scullion. Shae is not keen on the idea. Tyrion tries to explain that Cersei Lannister would use Shae against him but offends her by calling her a weakness. She refuses to kiss him and walks out of the room.[3]
Tyrion arranges for Shae to serve as a handmaiden to the captive Sansa Stark. Shae finds Sansa in her chambers looking at herself in the mirror. Shae explains that she is Sansa's new handmaiden. Sansa is doubtful of her experience when she does not know what she should be doing. Shae claims that she was once a maid for a Lady Zourif. Sansa is dismissive as she knows no-one of that name in King's Landing and expects the local standard. Sansa says that she does not have time to teach her how to do her job. Shae offers to leave but Sansa asks Shae to brush her hair.[3]
Garden of Bones
Joffrey has Sansa publicly beaten and stripped as revenge for her brother's victory in the Battle of Oxcross.[4]
The Old Gods and the New
After Sansa is injured in the Riot of King's Landing, Shae treats her cuts in her chamber. Sansa says that she thought the rioters would kill her and Shae says that they thought the same. Sansa says that she could tell that the man who hit her hated her. She wonders why he wanted to hurt her despite not knowing her. Shae tells Sansa that the rioters hated her for being what they cannot have and points out that Sansa's horse eats better than a common man's children. Sansa says that she would have given them food if she had any and asserts that she hates the King more than the rioters. Shae warns her to be careful who she speaks to. Sansa says that she is safe talking to Shae and Shae warns her to trust no-one.[5]
A Man Without Honor
Sansa awakens to find her bed bloodied by her first period. She desperately tries to conceal the evidence, fearing that her menarche will expose her to being forced to sleep with Joffrey Baratheon. She attempts to cut away the stained sheet with a cheese knife but finds that the blood has soaked through to the mattress. Shae discovers her and takes away the knife while trying to reassure her. Sansa explains her fears and Shae helps her, telling her to turn the mattress. Another Hand maid enters and sees what they are doing. She quickly goes to leave and Shae gives chase.[6]
Shae catches up with the other hand maid in the stairwell and asks where she is going. She says that she is going to tell Queen Cersei Lannister and Shae grabs her, pins her against the wall and threatens her into silence using the knife she took from Sansa. Shae releases her colleague and returns to Sansa's room. Shae discovers Sansa sat at the foot of her bed while the Hound stands over looking at the bloodied mattress.[6]
The Prince of Winterfell
Tyrion bursts into the bedroom and Shae complains that he has been gone all night. Recognizing his obvious distress, she asks what is wrong. He says that she is beautiful. She smiles at the compliment and walks over to him. She kisses him on the cheek and asks why then he looks so sad. She sits on the edge of their bed and he kneels in front of her. He says that they must be more careful. She reassures him that she can take care of herself. He says that there are people who want to hurt him. She defiantly says that she will not let them, threatening to cut off their faces. Tyrion says that he would kill for her, asking if she knows how he feels about her. He adds that he expects that he will need to before long. He asserts that she is his. She hesitantly affirms his words but he asks her to repeat them. She says that she is his again and adds that he is hers. They share a look and she kisses him on mouth and then the top of his head.[7]
Tyrion Lannister lies restless in bed next to Shae in the Tower of the Hand. Shae asks if he is afraid, calling him "My lion." Tyrion predicts that if the city falls Stannis will burn every Lannister that he can find and says that he is afraid. Shae says that she will not let anyone hurt him. He smiles at her before explaining that while he is a Lannister and has no choice in his side, it is not her war and she can leave. She straddles him and says that it is her fight now. Tyrion jokes that Shae cannot "fuck [her] way out of everything." She counters that it has worked so far. She asks if he can remember what he said when they first met in his tent at the Lannister army camp. She reminds him that he told her to make love to him like it was his last day on earth. She pushes back his hair and leans in to kiss him.[8]
Bronn bows to the newly arrived Sansa Stark and Shae on his way out of the throne room. Tyrion approaches the ladies. He greets Sansa and pretends to forget Shae's name. He checks that Sansa has been invited to join Cersei and the other highborn ladies in Maegor's Holdfast. Sansa affirms that she has but explains that King Joffrey has summoned her to see him off. Joffrey, the Hound and three other members of the Kingsguard enter from behind the throne. Joffrey calls Sansa over as Tyrion deadpans that Joffrey has always been a great romantic. Sansa says that she will pray for Tyrion's safe return. Tyrion doubts her and she says that she will pray just as she will for the king. Sansa goes to Joffrey leaving Tyrion alone with Shae for a moment. He tells her to stay safe, she reciprocates calling him her lion. Joffrey leads his men out of the throne room and Sansa returns to Shae. Shae watches them leave and tells Sansa that some of the boys will never come back. Sansa replies that Joffrey will as the worst ones always live. Shae shushes her and leads her out.[8]
Cersei leads Tommen Baratheon and Ser Ilyn Payne through Maegor's Holdfast into a room is filled with ladies, septas and handmaids taking refuge from the battle. Sansa and Shae are already there and Sansa wonders why Cersei invited her. She says that Cersei always tells her how stupid she is and believes confides her belief that Cersei hates her. Shae suggests that Cersei may hate her less than she hates everyone else. Sansa says she doubts it and watches as Cersei's handmaid pours a glass of wine. Shae suggests that Cersei is jealous of Sansa and Sansa wonders what reason Cersei could have to be jealous of her. Cersei calls Sansa over to her bed on the dais, forcing her to join her in drinking wine and mentally tormenting her.[8]
Cersei notices Shae watching them from across the room and says that she has not seen her before. Cersei approaches Shae and calls her pretty. Shae stands and attempts to curtsey. Cersei calls it the worst she has ever seen and demonstrates how to do it properly. Shae mimics her movements and Cersei says that she learns quickly. She asks how long Shae has served Sansa and Shae tells her it has been just a few weeks. Cersei instantly recognizes her Lorathi accent and asks when she left there. Cersei does not wait for an answer and observes that Shae is lowborn. Shae's smile fades and Cersei asks when she came to Westeros. Shae says that it was ten years ago. Cersei wonders how Shae went from a Lorathi commoner to the Red Keep in ten years without being able to curtsey. She asks Shae's name and asks her to tell her story. Shae hesitates and then begins at the age of thirteen.[8]
Shae is rescued by the arrival of Lancel. He bursts in shouting for Cersei. He reports Tyrion's destruction of the fleet and the landing of Stannis's troops. Cersei orders him to bring Joffrey inside. He objects saying that the presence of the King is good for morale. Cersei again tells Lancel to bring Joffrey back to his chambers. Lancel wonders why not to her side and she sarcastically asks if he wants Joffrey to be mocked as a coward for hiding behind his mother's skirts. Cersei sits back down and reveals to that Ser Ilyn is there to kill them should the Red Keep be breached.[8]
Lancel returns to Cersei and tells her that the battle has been lost. He says that Stannis's troops are at their gates and that the goldcloaks lost all heart when Joffrey left. Cersei asks where Joffrey is. Lancel does not answer and instead says that he wants to escort him back to the battle. Cersei asks why she should care what Lancel wants. Lancel asks her to listen. She stands and pushes his wounded side. He falls back into a stone pillar, screaming in pain. Cersei leads Tommen out of the room.[8]
Sansa comforts the panicked women. She reassures them that with the drawbridge raised they are in the safest place they can be. She says that Joffrey is unhurt and his knights have rallied behind him to save the city. She asks them to sing a hymn with her. She begins and the others join her. Shae interrupts her and tells her to bar herself in her chamber. Shae says that Stannis will not hurt her but Ser Ilyn will. Sansa asks Shae to come with her. Shae says that she needs to say goodbye to someone. Sansa repeats Cersei's prediction that all of them will be raped. Shae says that no-one will rape her and shows Sansa a small dagger strapped to her calf. She urges Sansa on and Sansa complies.[8]
Tyrion is betrayed and wounded by Ser Mandon Moore during the fighting. His squire Podrick Payne saves his life. His ingenious defensive tactics buy enough time for reinforcements led by his father Lord Tywin Lannister to arrive and claim victory.[8]
Valar Morghulis
Tyrion is relieved as Hand of the King by Tywin. As well as position he loses several allies; Bronn is removed as Commander of the City Watch and the Hill Tribesmen are sent home. Tyrion gets no credit for his part in the victory while Tywin is publicly named Savior of the City. Joffrey thanks House Tyrell for their aid in the battle by setting aside his betrothal to Sansa in favor of Margaery Tyrell. Varys also suggests that Cersei was behind Ser Mandon's attack on Tyrion.[9]
Varys brings Shae to see Tyrion, and leaves them alone. Tyrion flinches, not wanting her to see his disfigurement. She sits next to him on the bed, unperturbed by his injuries. Varys tells Tyrion that there are many who know that Tyrion saved the city from certain defeat. Varys warns that King Joffrey will give Tyrion no honors and the histories will not mention him but reassures him that those that know the truth will not forget. He urges Podrick to come with him, leaving the lovers alone.[9]
Shae calls Tyrion her love. He says that it was good of her to come. She questions his formality and says that it was a certainty. She reaches for his bandaged face and he bats away her hand. She says that she wants to see him and he asks her to believe him when he says that she does not. She asks if he has already looked. When he does not answer she says that she will be the first. She unwraps his scarred face and he winces as she pulls the bandages away from his wound. The scar extends diagonally from his left brow to his right jaw, crossing the bridge of his nose. The flesh around the injury is pink and the wound edges are puckered and scabbed. He asks for her opinion and she shrugs and says that he is a mess.[9]
He says that he is a monster as well as a dwarf and suggests that she charge him double. She angrily asks if he believes she is there for money. He reminds her that their original arrangement was that he would pay her and she would lie to him. She accuses him of being a self-pitying rich man who covers his vulnerability with humor. She rejects his money.[9]
She invites him to leave with her. Tyrion is shocked. She reminds him that his enemies tried to kill him and tells him that he is a terrible fighter. She says that they could take a boat to Pentos and never return. She tells him that he does not belong there. Tyrion asks what they would do in Pentos. She says that they would eat, drink, have sex and live. Tyrion smiles and admits that he wants to go. She urges him to do it and says that all the bad people in his family cannot stop him. She says that he should forget about them and come with her. He shakes his head and says that he can't. He asserts that dealing with bad people is what he is good at. He says that he can outthink them and outtalk them. He tells her that he likes doing that more than anything he has ever done. He asks if she will leave. She says that he has a bad memory and reminds him that they said that they belong to one another. He sobs and she embraces him. He pulls her close to him.[9]
- ↑ "The North Remembers"
- ↑ "The Night Lands"
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 "What is Dead May Never Die"
- ↑ "Garden of Bones"
- ↑ "The Old Gods and the New"
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 "A Man Without Honor"
- ↑ "The Prince of Winterfell"
- ↑ 8.0 8.1 8.2 8.3 8.4 8.5 8.6 8.7 "Blackwater"
- ↑ 9.0 9.1 9.2 9.3 9.4 "Valar Morghulis"


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The Power of Independent Thinking
Childhood Poverty, Government Failures, and the Need for Economic Liberty
Recorded: Thursday, April 30, 2015
Senior Vice President Mary Theroux is interviewed on radio station KOGO in San Diego to talk about the latest on California's Maximum Family Grant rule for families on welfare. She discusses the underlying reasons why children are born into poverty and the difficulty of breaking the cycle of poverty.
Experts: Mary L. G. TherouxType: RadioIssues: Bureaucracy and Government, Business, Culture/ Society, Economic Policy, Education, Family, Labor and Employment, Politics, Privatization, Race Issues, Regulation and Deregulation, Urban Issues, Welfare, Womens Issues
Randy Simmons | The True Costs of Green Energy
Recorded: Monday, April 27, 2015
Senior Fellow Randy Simmons joins WSVA radio's Mike Schikman to talk about the true costs of green energy including government funding and incentives for renewable energy.
Experts: Randy T SimmonsType: RadioIssues: Bureaucracy and Government, Energy, Environment, Free Market Economics, Property Rights, Public Choice Theory, Regulation and Deregulation
Stephen P. Halbrook | Oral Argument at Appeal of Heller vs District of Columbia
Recorded: Monday, April 20, 2015
Research Fellow Stephen P. Halbrook, author of Gun Control in the Third Reich, presents oral arguments in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the DC Circuit in the ongoing appeal of the landmark Supreme Court case of Heller v. District of Columbia. The case affirmed the Second Amendment rights of citizens for lawful purposes such as self-defense.
Experts: Stephen P. HalbrookType: Other EventIssues: Bureaucracy and Government, Civil Liberties/ Human Rights, Constitutional Law, Crime, Criminal Justice/ Prisons, Culture/ Society, Freedom, Government Power, Gun Control, Law Enforcement, Litigation, Privacy, Property Rights, Race Issues, Urban Issues
Partitioning Iraq for Peace
Recorded: Tuesday, March 31, 2015
Senior Fellow Ivan Eland, author of Partitioning for Peace, appeared on "Doug Stephan's Good Day" radio program. Eland talks about the state of terrorism in the Iraq and whether the US creates more of a problem with its intervention. He also discusses the question of how ISIS is different than other terror groups.
Experts: Ivan ElandType: RadioIssues: Civil Liberties/ Human Rights, Culture/ Society, Defense and Foreign Policy, Diplomacy and Foreign Aid, Freedom, History (International), Nationalism, Politics, Race Issues, Religion, Terrorism and National Crises
Civil Rights Are Too Important to Leave to Special-Interest Advocates
Recorded: Wednesday, January 28, 2015
Research Fellow Jonathan Bean, author of Race and Liberty in America: The Essential Reader appeared on WORD radio to discuss Bean's recent Op-Ed about his experience on the Illinois State Advisory Committee on Civil Rights. On Martin Luther King Day, Bean says King's dream of a more just society is poorly served by ignoring viewpoints that disagree with our own.
Experts: Jonathan BeanType: RadioIssues: Civil Liberties/ Human Rights, Constitutional Law, Culture/ Society, Freedom, Political Ideology and Philosophy, Politics, Race Issues
Peter Thiel | Developing the Developed World
Entrepreneurship, Liberty, and the Future
Recorded: Tuesday, January 27, 2015
Entrepreneur and Author Peter A. Thiel spoke at a luncheon sponsored by the Independent Institute on January 27, 2015. He shared insights from his new book Zero to One on how to create true innovations in the world of atomsnot just digits and bitsand how to foster a peaceful, prosperous and freer future marked by globalization in a world of limited resources.
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Jonathan Bean on The Bob Zadek Show
Recorded: Sunday, August 10, 2014
Research Fellow Jonathan Bean, author of Race and Liberty in America appeared on The Bob Zadek Show, a Libertarian talk show broadcast live on Talk 910 KKSF.
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Wendy McElroy on Violence Against Women on the Dr. Laura Schlessinger Radio Show
Recorded: Thursday, February 6, 2014
Research Fellow Wendy McElroy appeared on the Dr. Laura Schlessinger radio show. McElroy discusses the falsified research, or so-called advocacy research on such topics such as college rape and domestic violence. The results, she says, is hysteria on college campuses and demonization of black males. Flawed statistics from this research have been used in legislation such as the Violence Against Women Act, according to McElroy.
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August 11, 2009
Kelly Quinlan
One of the biggest position battles this fall will be at the center position where Sean Bedford and Dan Voss are battling for the starting center position for the Georgia Tech football team. Head coach Paul Johnson talked about the competition between Bedford and Voss that has been going strong in camp."I think Sean has had a good camp and he has things he can improve on," Johnson said. "He has made a lot of strides from spring till now."Bedford feels like things have been pretty even between the two and they have been sharing reps with the first team offense."I think it is going really well and the thing you have to consider when you look at this is that Dan and I understand that whoever beats the other out is improving the team," Bedford said. "We are pushing each other to get there because we both think we should be starting, but if the other person beats us out they must be that much better and that makes the team that much better."Johnson says he expects Voss and Bedford to take turns running the first unit for the next few weeks as they battle for the top spot."We have over three weeks before the first game and it might go back and forth four or five times," Johnson said. "We still have two or three scrimmages and a lot of practices."Bedford for his part has a clear picture of what he needs to work on to get the starting nod."I think my footwork is my biggest thing," he said. "Coming over from defensive line that is something I can definitely improve on and I can also improve in the pass protection area because that is something I have not done a lot and I think I am making strides there. Footwork is definitely where I need to improve the most."As a former walk-on defensive player, Bedford never dreamed of getting a chance to start anywhere on the team and he says all the credit should go to the coaching staff for plugging him into a spot where he could excel. "I never would have guess I'd get a shot to be a starting center here, but that speaks volumes about how willing the coaching staff is to give you opportunities to succeed if you work hard," Bedford said.Overall, Bedford says the offensive line should be a major improvement over the group from 2008."I think we are improved, but there is definitely room for improvement which you saw today," Bedford said. "We are still a long ways away from where we want to be by the first game. I don't think it is any big secret we did not do as well as we could have last season and we really want to make up for that and step up and be strength for this team rather than a weakness."InjuriesLinebacker Anthony Barnes was wearing a protective boot on his right foot and in a red jersey when practice began on Tuesday. Johnson did not elaborate on his condition. "I don't know how he injured his foot and I do not think it was anything serious," Johnson said about Barnes' injury.Backup quarterback Jaybo Shaw and offensive lineman Brad Sellers were held out of practice Tuesday while they recover from concussions suffered during the scrimmage Saturday."When you get hit in the head you usually get a concussion," Johnson said of Shaw's injury. Running back Jonathan Dwyer only went through half of the practice on Tuesday before leaving after aggravating his hip flexor injury. Preston Lyons took over as the first team B-back in Dwyer's absence ahead of Richard Watson. "Preston Lyons is second team right now," Johnson said after practice.The offensive tackle position has been hit particularly hard by injuries recently with Sellers, Austin Barrick (knee) and Nick Claytor (hip flexor) sidelined. ...More... To continue reading this article you must be a member. Sign Up Now!
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Video: Floyd Ciruli
9NEWS confirmed that Ritter's staff learned of his decision on Tuesday.
Ritter, 53, appeared at a press conference beside Lt. Gov. Barbara O'Brien Wednesday to confirm his decision.
O'Brien released a statement shortly after the announcement detailing her plans.
"I am proud to have been a part of the Ritter-O'Brien team and all that we have accomplished, but have made the personal decision not to pursue election either," she said in a release.
Ritter cited family as the primary reason he would not seek re-election.
"I would say it this way; I haven't found the proper balance where my family is concerned. I've not made them the priority that they should be. So, today I'm announcing the ending of one of my roles. I'm no longer going to be a candidate for re-election in 2010," Ritter said.
Ritter says he still has a son in college and two children at home. He called the decision "intensely personal" and says he needs to be there for his wife and family.
"So while this decision allows me to make my family a priority it also allows me to focus on keeping the state budget balanced and keeping Colorado on the road to recovery," Ritter said.
"I would say it this way: I haven't found the proper balance where my family is concerned," he said.
"Nobody's ever pressured me to not run," Ritter said. "By not running for re-election, I'll be able to make the tough and unpopular decisions that need to be made."
Ritter was humble about his decision to step down, acknowledging those who helped him get elected.
"When people elect you they give you, as I said before, an honor and a privilege and I would just thank Coloradans again for that opportunity," he said.
Ritter's wife, Jeannie, praised her husband.
"It's really his decision. I'm really proud of him," she said.
Ritter also thanked and praised his staff for their dedication.
"I want to thank the people who are part of my campaign staff and have given tirelessly for that," he said.
Ritter said he believes the election was winnable, and thinks the Democrats will retain the governor's seat.
"You know I've seen polls that say various things but it's a long way to this election and I felt that the election was absolutely winnable. And I think it's winnable by any other candidate that decides to get in," Ritter said.
Sources have told 9NEWS Ritter's internal polling has shown him down 7 to 9 points against the leading GOP candidate former Congressman Scott McInnis.
Secretary of the Interior Ken Salazar released a statement moments after the announcement.
"Bill Ritter has been a devoted servant of the public at great sacrifice to self and family," Salazar stated in a release. "I have enjoyed our work together during my time as Attorney General, United States Senator and Secretary of the Interior. I wish him and his family all the best and thank him for his service."
The "Atlantic Monthly" is reporting that the White House is encouraging Interior Secretary Ken Salazar to run in Colorado's 2010 gubernatorial race.
President Barack Obama also wished Ritter the best.
"He leaves behind an extraordinary record of accomplishments - establishing himself as a national education reform leader, building a new energy economy, expanding health care to those in need, and rebuilding Colorado's infrastructure," Obama said in a prepared statement.
Additionally, sources tell 9NEWS that Salazar's brother, Rep. John Salazar (D-Colo.), has told close friends he believes his brother will run for governor.
9NEWS Political Analyst Floyd Ciruli has said that should Sec. Salazar run for governor he would likely not have any challengers within his party.
Denver Mayor John Hickenlooper told reporters he would decide if he'd enter the race within a week. Hickenlooper said he would defer to Salazar and would not challenge him if he decided to run.
"I think Ken Salazar has created a lifetime of public service, a career of doing what he thinks is right for the state of Colorado and now for the United States. He has earned not only my respect and admiration but also my deference," Hickenlooper said. "If this is something he wants to go and put his heart and soul into, I will do everything I can to help him get elected."
Last night, prior to Ritter's announcement, Colorado House Speaker Terrance Carroll initially told 9NEWS, "I'm speechless."
"If this news is true, I'm disappointed," Carroll said later in a statement. "I'm confident that a Democrat will be elected to the governor's office in November. The next 10 months will be an opportunity to focus on issues that matter most to Colorado's families: jobs, the economy, and fiscal responsibility. None of this changes what we're doing to put Colorado back on the road to recovery."
Ritter was one of several Democratic incumbents facing tough challenges in 2010 because of the economy and the problems balancing the state's budget.
"It doesn't come as a surprise. The Democratic Party nationally is suffering. Republicans have a fantastic chance in 2010, regardless who the Democratic power brokers drag up," State Senate Minority Leader Josh Penry (R-Grand Junction) told 9NEWS. "It's been a quiet chatter for months."
If Ritter had lost in the fall, he would have become the first incumbent governor to lose re-election in Colorado since 1974.
Ritter, still in his first term, was elected in 2006 as Colorado swung more toward the Democrats' side of the aisle and away from the right.
Many have considered Ritter a rising star in the Democratic Party.
Aside from Salazar, other potential Democratic candidates to fill Ritter's shoes are Hickenlooper and Andrew Romanoff, a former state legislator. Romanoff is currently challenging Democratic Sen. Michael Bennet for the party's U.S. Senate nomination.
When asked if he would run on Tuesday night, Hickenlooper sent an e-mail to 9NEWS that said, "Sorry, my battery is running down."
Romanoff released a statement on Wednesday, but did not address whether he would run
"I have known Bill and Jeannie Ritter for more than 16 years, and I appreciate how much they and their children have sacrificed for the sake of our state. I join all Coloradans in thanking the governor and his family for their selfless service - and in wishing them the very best in the years ahead," Romanoff said.
Another Democrat who could throw his hat in the ring is Rep. Ed Perlmutter (D-Colorado).
Two Republicans are seeking the GOP nomination: Scott McInnis and businessman Dan Maes.
McInnis Campaign Press Secretary Sean Duffy told 9NEWS Tuesday night, "Scott McInnis' strong message of job creation and economic opportunity clearly has resonated with voters and apparently the top of the Democratic ticket is falling tonight. Scott is ready for whomever the replacement may be because he will unite Colorado behind solid innovative job recovery policies."
Colorado Senate President Brandon Shaffer released a statement that said, "We will change quarterbacks next season, and today we field a first-rate team. We're suited and ready with a full legislative agenda to bring good jobs, better health care and a first-class education system to Colorado."
As the dean of the delegation, Rep. Diana Degette (D-Colorado), along with Waak, plans to call a meeting of the senior elected Democrats Wednesday to discuss how to go forward as a party.
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In FY 2012 the Student Services staff developed strategies for providing service to our students 24/7 in Lenfest Hall. The new facility has transformed student life, as Curtis is now offering housing and dining services for the first time. Meanwhile the school must continue to ensure student services of the highest caliber to complement the preeminent music training and education for which Curtis is known, while preserving the rich traditions essential to the Curtis experience in a modern, state-of-the-art facility.
Among the strategic steps Curtis took in FY 2012 to enhance its services to students:
- implemented a residence life program in Lenfest Hall, with 80 students in residence (approximately half of the student body)
- hired and trained five Resident Assistants (RAs) to provide leadership to residents and support the assistant dean of residence life in the administration of the residence hall
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Flat abs in eight minutes sounds almost too good to be true! But Sadie Nardini, wellness expert and founder of Core Strength Vinyasa Yoga put together a yoga routine for sculpted abs that gets you flat abs, in no time flat! (Go through the flow more than once for an extra-toned six-pack.)
Sadie's Core Strength Transformer Yoga workout fires up the digestive system while melting away that dreaded belly fat! To get started, all you need is a mat!
Boat Pulses
Come to sit. Lift your knees and feet up into Boat Pose. Interlace your fingers and point the arms and index fingers forward (pictured below). Balanced on your seat, inhale, lengthen legs away. Exhale, draw knees closer. Sit strongly into the floor and keep the spine long. Repeat 5x.
Rock the Boat
Inhale in Boat Pose, arms forward, palms face your legs. Inhale, lift your arms overhead. Exhale, sweep fists to your outer hips and roll down your back onto the floor. Keep shoulders and head lifted. Inhale, reach overhead (pictured below). Exhale, rock your body back up into Boat! Use hands on legs if needed. Repeat 5x.
One Hip Twist
Return to Boat Pose. Plant the fingertips behind you, fingers facing the hips. Inhale, lengthen legs and roll onto the right hip only, left hip lifts. Exhale, twist the chest, shoulders and head over the lifted left hip (pictured below). Inhale to center, repeat to other side. Repeat Twists 3-5x each side.
Core Scissor Twists
Come onto the back. Lift your head and shoulders and place fingertips lightly behind the head. Inhale, elbows and feet lift into the sky. Exhale, lower legs slightly, pull right elbow to left knee. Inhale to center, repeat with left elbow to right knee. Repeat 3-5x each side.
Hands and Knees Core Plank
Come to hands and knees. Inhale, left leg lifts, foot flexed, hips center to floor. Exhale, round the left knee to nose (pictured below). Try lifting the right knee and hip to the sky on exhales for more results. Do 3-5 rounds. Come to center, repeat on left side 3-5x.
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WASHINGTON (AP) - The District of Columbia Public Charter School Board is hosting an expo for parents to learn about charter school options and is launching a new mobile app to provide information on each school.
The fourth annual Charter School Expo opens at noon Saturday at the Washington Convention Center. It will be open until 4 p.m. and is expected to draw thousands of parents.
Mayor Vincent Gray is expected to attend to help launch the new MyDCcharters mobile app. It will provide detailed information on Washington's public charter schools. The app is being launched with the wireless industry association CTIA.
The public charter school board currently oversees 57 schools serving more than 35,000 students.


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