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So, I have a dirty little secret to share with all of you.
I'm here, a bit nervous, as what I am about to reveal is not for the faint at heart. But let's start from the beginning, so you can have a little bit of our backstory…shall we?
Before we proceed, I need each of you to raise your right hand. Good. Now repeat after me. DO IT. "I, faithful reader {and for some: not-so-much-I-just-stumbled-upon-you-today-and-if-you-don't-make-your-stinkin-point-I-be-movin-on} solemnly swear not to judge Jamin and/or Ashley for the scene they are about to reveal before me"
Once upon a time, when we moved into our home, we had a back porch. No. Wait for it. This isn't the ugly part. This is the plain part. And it was a porch, and we were happy. {Our last house had a 12 x 12 slab of concrete sans any roof, so we were totally pumped, as we are not complete and total ingrates-but seriously, can I just say, who paints a house brown? As well as the entire inside? Just sayin.} On the right is Jamin posed in our newly sodded and oh so plain pretty back porch. Who's that kid he's holding? That's not Malone. Aiden turns 6 this August. {Yep… I just may cry. Can we say preschool graduation=sobfest? digression.} We moved in at the top of the market, and that was 4 years ago.
This was our first official "real" transformation in our house. We added a slab-o-concrete, cut and stained it. I was totally preggers with Emmy, so Jamin painted the porch. we found some furniture at Tarjay and added that, along with a swing welded by a local artist. TADA! Add a firepit, and we had an outdoor room. Then last spring, after baby no. 3 had arrived, we decided to finish off that porch, into a sunroom, to give us more square footage. So we added a wall.
and this is usually what you see. We built a wall, laid some tile, we painted, I sewed, and refinished some furniture…etc. The room was complete.
But beyond those walls…beyond this facade of a happy space…the truth lurked. Scary. And ugly. Brace yourselves. Because at about this time last spring, we completely and totally let our back yard…go. We were both pretty busy with the kids, and launching our furniture painting and my art, and well, it just fell by the wayside. So the completely unedited photos of this samford and son inspired back yard are, understandably disturbing.
{gasp!} I know. Try not to lose consciousness at the horrible scene that lay before you. We have a love hate relationship with the man-eating pecan tree in our back yard. She {we call her Bertha} kills our grass, allows a plethora of weeds to grow in its place, {okay. maybe that's us} and in return, houses killer wombats from outer space, as well as opossums and other creatures that continue to bombard us a-la swiss family robinson…constantly. Think snakes. On a plane.
The tree is pretty. But quite evil. Evil Bertha. Sigh.
True story: We unwittingly saved a field mouse the size of my foot on Monday from certain death…but that's another story for another day. And no, it wasn't a rat. It was a mouse. I wear a size 7.5. I'm afraid. So, here you have it. After the storms of last week, after the latest pollen invasion, we have this yard. It gives us shade. And we respect life, so we would never cut her down. But really. Sometimes the cons are bigger than those pros. And Jamin and I realized it was time to get serious about our yard. The photos make it look better than it is. That's what photos do. And I realized I needed to start treating my outdoors, just like I treat my indoors. I guess for starters, I should stop ignoring it.
{Check out my crete. Bummer.} + that pollen is the bane of my existence.
womp. womp.
There is no real landscaping. There is nowhere for the kids to really play. As Emerson would say, "This is BOW-ING!" {boring. sans R. and no, I don't know why those chairs are in the middle of our yard.}
So I sat down, and of all people, I made MYSELF an inspiration board. And Jamin and I are taking a look at that budget, and devising a plan. A process that will take place this summer to make our space a better place. So we can start having shindigs like this, by the time the weather starts to cool in the fall:
{I've been wanting to do this forever. With an ice cream bar, of course.} You're all invited.
So here's a few ideas I came up with.
I wanted to share this with all of you today, for the simple fact that I am hardcore excited. Maybe some of you have a few of the same problems we do. But either way, we'll be sharing the process of making our backyard more "user friendly" this summer. So, Let's begin, shall we?
1. + 6. + 3. + 11. I love the idea of exotic lighting, and handmade fixtures, and simple photographs like this share some great inspiration. I love to jump on ambience first. {true to form, par for course.} Forget the fact that we need to start with simple things like, pruning our man eating pecan tree. Putting in some fresh sod. Or weeding the yard. Let's make it purdy! {and you're surprised, why?} Technically, all of this should come last. But I believe that you should start with what you're the most excited about in any project. Because later this summer, when I am cursing my own birth in the 105 degree Alabama heat, as I hammer another nail into the kids playhouse, I can remind myself of the lights. My ultimate goal in all of this. And this is one of my top loves. So, here we are. Lighting. Humor me.
via pottery barn – so far, they have the prettiest ones, and their prices aren't outlandish {??!!} I'm sure I'll find some more. Because that's how I roll.
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This is going to sound stupid. But I'm going to say it anyway: I want my back yard to give people that feeling when they walk the main street of Disney World, before the fireworks show. You know those beautiful twinkling lights they have in all the trees, year round? I worked there in college. {claim. fame.} And every night, I would watch the guests, and the excitement that loomed in the air, around all the children and their parents and those twinkling lights. So, at the risk of sounding weird and/or like michael jackson, I want my yard to feel like a vacay. To evoke an atmosphere of wonderment. I want it to feel like the subtle touches of ambience via disney world. Because a little ambience can go an awful long way…
I spied this little treasure on first dibs. But I'm not gonna buuuuuuuyyyyy hiiiiimmmmm…
2. I'm kind of over my cafe chairs and table. That set started out as our kitchen furniture when we were first hitched, and my taste changed. But it does make a great outdoor set and for now, the budget isn't allowing some kind of crazy furniture exchange, and I think an update is in order with a new coat of paint. Or two. Think Benjamin Moore's baby's breath with Woodlawn Blue. We'll see what the combinations become. I can't wait to give these guys a fresh face.
4. Especially when paired with: some spiffy new fabric combos.
It'll be something bold, but these outdoor fabrics are just asking to reupholster my cushions.
5. I'd absolutely adore some potted veggie plants, and a lime plant in particular. When I was pregnant, I ate around two limes a day. With salt. True story. And I still love them in my water. There's just something kinda fun/convenient/exotic about a potted lemon/lime/orange plant.
7. One of the main elements that I think will transform our yard, would be raised flower gardens. I'd love some rocks in the mix as well, but the idea of handmade crates in the backyard, serving as retaining walls, to hold a nice mix of textures…kind of rocks my world. We need to do our research to find out what will survive well in each part of our yard, and plant accordingly. What we need more than anything is a majority of self sustainable plants. Ana White, of course, has a simple plan for making them at 10 bucks a pop, out of fence posts. Kinda gotta keep it affordable.
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this can even be used for window boxes…IN a pergola.
or as a fabulous sand box.
I love the combo of these flowers. A nice mixed look like this would add insta-interest.
8. As far as my sad, faded concrete, it's funny how the smallest hints in photos can spark an idea.
this flooring on our back porch…would create some major character…and freshen up the area, instantly. What do I need to do? Pick out two contrasting colors in floor/outdoor paint {basically the best stuff I can find} and paint in my diamonds.
9. Just for fun: I think everyone should have a small collection of mason Jars. And a hydrangea plant. Or two. So they can fill them to the brim when guests arrive.
10. Of course, I know what that concrete block is ultimately calling for. I think we all do.
People have long made a fine art out of the pergola. I once thought they were expensive, and unattainable. {via better homes and gardens} But the simpler the design, the more attainable they really are.
via HGTV: I'm in love with this super simple look. I combined these photos for a quick mock up, so I could see some of the difference a simple paint and wood treatment would make…
Don't you just love my silly little mock up? But… I did all that to show you this: such a vast difference. And these are just a few simple changes. Now picture it with twinkle cafe lights, covered in jasmine. And a little garden in the background, with the house painted a delightful light grey. AHHHH. I think I'm gonna love these changes… And the shindigs that are soon to ensue…
Of course, I had to dig up a little inspiration on our main event of the summer. Think: mini screen door. Vintage windows. Fun little shutters. And Emerson would no longer be proclaiming the back yard as "BOW-ING."
A combination of the feminine…
and the masculine…
but built on its own little deck, of course.
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Hope you all have an inspired weekend. Even if it is "just" mowing your lawn.
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Yamaha Commercial Audio has released Audinate's Dante-MY16-AUD cards. The cards are compatible with Yamaha digital MY16 card slots.
According to the company, the Dante-MY16-AUD card is based on Audinate's Dante IP audio networking solution. The card can be used to network low-latency, sample-accurate audio to Dante-networked equipment, such as Yamaha mixing consoles, DME processors, and TXn power amplifiers, which have MY16 card slots. Each card reportedly provides 16 bidirectional audio channels (16 channels at 48 kHz or eight channels at 96 kHz) over Gigabit Ethernet with real-time network redundancy. Multiple cards can be used to support more channels.
Each Dante-MY16-AUD card includes a license for Audinate's Dante Virtual Soundcard, a software program that Yamaha officials say enhances a PC or MAC into a networked source or destination audio device. When combined with most digital workstation software program, including Nuendo and Cubase, the computer can then be used as a recording platform–no additional hardware sound cards needed.
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This would be awesome....
hey guys, me and nord were talking over icq and both came up with two things that would really add to the gaming experience
ladders- I've seen the animations, now we need to get them in the game! as creative as bastard o' ladder(invisible stair) technique is, it can really only do so much...you can't make the ladders large because stairs can only be so tall, and if they do get big the stairs just out too far. falling animations- this, over the last one would be absolutely awesome. when a player falls off of a large building he just stands there...straight...like hes standing. WHy not have him flair his arms around? not only would it be humerous and entertaining but it would also add alot to the reaslism thats it for now! |
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Yeah, I saw the new free-fall animations over at the Firearms mod page and thought they would be great in Infiltration. There aren't many maps out right now that could really take advantage of it, but I'm sure someone would make some once the feature was implemented.
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The ladder script would be nice, and would add another use for the grab key. Yay!
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Yeah, its kinda wierd that you can climb ladders almost instantly.
What do you think of this: maybe when jumping off a cliff you should have to jump so you can control your landing. That way if you just run off you fall down and get hurt, or if you walk backwards off a ledge you fall backwards and land on your back.  "When one hunts monsters, one must be careful not to become a monster oneself—for when you look deeply into an abyss, the abyss looks deeply into you." -Nietzsche |
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There is a lot of things to add to ladder for en enhanced realism.
Falling, prevent 360° rotation, difficuty to fire with only one hand etc...
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About the falling
If someone here has ever played Gunman Chronicles (I know really unrealistic) they would know that in the first mission with all the dinosaurs and stuff you run into an ambush and you see a guy falling from a great height. You can really hear him screaming and spreading and waving his arms and legs. This looks really cool this was probably a scripted event but maybe it would be something to implement in Infiltration? It would be nice to see a explosion on a rooftop and people falling off to their deaths.
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The problem I see, is that in INF, if you fall from a high enough height to play a character animation, you're dead when you hit the ground.
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I think it would be difficult to make the falling animations, 'cause then you you would have to define at which height they should start the falling animation...
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We are moving to a new home in June and previous owners have a gold/orange paint in Livingroom, Dining and kitchen. We want to paint a blue or blue/grey paint over it. The walls have texture. One reason we want blue is, most of our decor is fish and feel the blue will work well with them. Pics of living dining and kitchen below.
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Hhhmm, there a lot of different blues and some greens and golds in those pieces. There is a thread about turquoise walls, there are some pretty blues in that thread. I repainted my bedroom BM Tranquility, which I love, but I'm not sure how it would look with the oak woodwork. At our cabin, which has woodwork similar to yours, I painted one bedroom in a color-matched Restoration Hardware color Seafoam and it good. I would try picking several of the fish that have the most blue and green in them. Put a white sheet down on your floor and cluster the fish, so that you can see most of them in a glance. Then go to the paint store and get a handful of blue, green, and whitish paint chips and just drop them in the middle of the fish. As you begin moving the chips around you will quickly pick out some contenders. |
Try posting in the Home Decorating forum, you might get more feedback. I find this paint forum better for asking the how to, what brand, and more mechanics of paint rather than dcorating/design. Kathe |
Try posting in the Home Decorating forum, you might get more feedback. I find this paint forum better for asking the how to, what brand, and more mechanics of paint rather than dcorating/design. Kathe |
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IntroductionRights at StakeInternational and Regional Instruments of Protection and PromotionNational Protection and Service AgenciesAdvocacy, Educational and Training MaterialsOther Resources
The right to education is a fundamental human right. Every individual, irrespective of race, gender, nationality, ethnic or social origin, religion or political preference, age or disability, is entitled to a free elementary education. This right is explicitly stated in the United Nations' Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR), adopted in 1948:
"Everyone has the right to education. Education shall be free, at least in the elementary and fundamental stages. Elementary education shall be compulsory. Technical and professional education shall be made generally available and higher education shall be equally accessible to all on the basis of merit. " (Article 26)
Ensuring access to education is a precondition for full realization of the right to education. Without access, it is not possible to guarantee the right to education.
Quality of education is the other side of coin. Providing access to schools secures only one part of the right to education. Once in school, children can be subjected to indoctrination (e.g., in communist countries). As stated, in the UDHR:
"... Education shall be directed to the full development of the human personality and to the strengthening of respect for human rights and fundamental freedoms. It shall promote understanding, tolerance and friendship among ... racial or religious groups. ..." (Article 26)
The right to education does not limit education to the primary or the first stage of basic education, or among children of a particular age range. The right to education is also not an end to itself, but an important tool in improving the quality of life. Education is key to economic development and the enjoyment of many other human rights. Education provides a means through which all people can become aware of their rights and responsibilities, which is an essential tool for achieving the goals of equality and peace.
Katerina Tomasevski, former United Nations Special Rapporteur on the right to education, points out: "There is a large number of human rights problems, which cannot be solved unless the right to education is addressed as the key to unlock other human rights. Education operates as multiplier, enhancing the enjoyment of all individual rights, freedoms where the right to education is effectively guaranteed, while depriving people of the enjoyment of many rights and freedoms where the right to education is denied or violated."
As part of the United Nations Literacy Decade (2003-2012), the Commission on Human Rights urged member states:
"(a)To give full effect to the right to education and to guarantee that this right is recognized and exercised without discrimination of any kind;(b) To take all appropriate measures to eliminate obstacles limiting effective access to education, notably by girls, including pregnant girls, children living in rural areas, children belonging to minority groups, indigenous children, migrant children, refugee children, internally displaced children, children affected by armed conflicts, children with disabilities, children with human immunodeficiency virus/acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (HIV/AIDS) and children deprived of their liberty." (Resolution 2002/23)
Thus, education about human rights is closely related to the right to education. International and regional human rights noted in various documents (declarations, resolutions, and conventions) emphasize that the knowledge of human rights should be a priority in education policies.
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Rights at Stake
The human right to education entitles every individual to:
1. Free and compulsory elementary education, and to readily available forms of secondary and higher education
2. Freedom from discrimination in all areas and levels of education, and to equal access to continuing education and vocational training
3. Information about health, nutrition, reproduction, and family planning
The human right to education is inextricably linked to other fundamental human rights ? rights that are universal, indivisible, interconnected, and interdependent including the right to:
Key Assistance Agencies
Several agencies around the world are working to make education available to all:
United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO)The main objective of UNESCO is to contribute to peace and security in the world by promoting collaboration among nations through education, science, culture, and communication. This will further universal respect for justice, for the rule of law, and for the human rights and fundamental freedoms that are affirmed for the peoples of the world, without distinction of race, sex, language, or religion, by the Charter of the United Nations. The United Nations Literacy Decade (2003-2012) aims to extend the use of literacy to those who do not currently have access to it. More than 861 million adults are in that position, and over 113 million children are not in school and therefore not in a position to learn to read or write either.
United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF)Created by the United Nations General Assembly in 1946 to help children after World War II in Europe, UNICEF was first known as the United Nations International Children's Emergency Fund. In 1953, UNICEF became a permanent part of the United Nations system, its task being to help children living in poverty in developing countries. Its name was shortened to the United Nations Children's Fund, but it retained the acronym "UNICEF," by which it is known to this day.
Believing in quality education for all, UNICEF helps children get the care and stimulation they need in the early years of life and encourages families to educate girls as well as boys. UNICEF supports young people, wherever they are, in making informed decisions about their own lives, and strives to build a world in which all children live in dignity and security. UNICEF's work is geared toward ensuring that all children realize their right to education, and that every child has the opportunity to develop to his or her full potential. Working with national governments, non-governmental organizations (NGOs), other United Nations agencies and private-sector partners, UNICEF protects children and their rights by providing services and supplies and by helping shape policy agendas and budgets in the best interests of children.
World BankSince it began funding education funding in 1963, the World Bank has provided over U.S. $30 billion in loans and credits. It currently finances 153 projects in 79 countries. Working closely with national governments, United Nations agencies, donors, NGOs, and other partners, the Bank helps developing countries in their efforts to reach the Education For All (EFA) goals of achieving universal primary education for all children by 2015 and reducing the education gap between boys and girls by 2005.
International Labour Organization (ILO)The ILO is the UN specialized agency that seeks the promotion of social justice and internationally recognized human and labor rights. Founded in 1919, it is the only surviving major creation of the Treaty of Versailles, which created the League of Nations. It became the first specialized agency of the UN. The ILO is known for its long-standing work on vocational training policy and structures, but it also has an active program in education. The ILO's specialty lies in its detailed technical knowledge of what constitutes good employment practices -- recruitment, career development, salaries, working conditions, and labor relations -- as the basis for education reform and quality. Since the 1950s, ILO's work has focused on researching, promoting, and sharing information on standards and best practices. It is important (though often overlooked in education sector work) because the salaries of educational personnel take up 60 to 95 percent of governments' annual expenditures on education; it is highest in developing countries.
International and Regional Instruments for Protection and Promotion
International legal instruments take the form of a treaty (also called agreement, convention, or protocol) that binds the contracting states to the negotiated terms. When negotiations are completed, the text of a treaty is established as authentic and definitive and is "signed" by the representatives of states. A state can agree to be bound to a treaty in various ways. The most common are ratification or accession. A new treaty is ratified by those states that have negotiated the instrument. A state that has not participated in the negotiations may, at a later stage, accede to the treaty. The treaty enters into force, or becomes valid, when a pre-determined number of states have ratified or acceded to the treaty.
When a state ratifies or accedes to a treaty, that state may make reservations to one or more articles of the treaty, unless reservations are prohibited by the treaty. Reservations may normally be withdrawn at any time. In some countries, international treaties take precedence over national law; in others a specific law may be required to give a ratified international treaty the force of a national law. Practically all states that have ratified or acceded to an international treaty must issue decrees, change existing laws, or introduce new legislation in order for the treaty to be fully effective on the national territory.
The binding treaties can be used to force governments to respect the treaty provisions that are relevant for the right to education. The non-binding instruments, such as declarations and resolutions, can be used in relevant situations to embarrass governments by negative public exposure; governments who care about their international image may consequently adapt their policies.
The following international instruments protect and promote the right to education:
Universal Declaration of Human Rights (1948) (Preamble, article 26)Education is defined as a right in itself, but the text of the UDHR also implies that education is a means to an end, rather than an end in itself. Education is seen as the process through which all citizens can become aware of their rights and responsibilities, so that peace as well as prosperity can be secured for all nations and peoples. The UDHR's definition of the role of education in and for human rights is reflected in later international standards.
Convention (No. 111) Concerning Discrimination in Respect of Employment and Occupation (1958) (article 3)The International Labour Organization (ILO)'s Convention Concerning Discrimination in Respect of Employment and Occupation declares as its aim the promotion of "equality of opportunity and treatment in respect of employment and occupation, with a view to eliminating any discrimination in respect thereof," and calls upon education to assist in securing this. States are required to "enact such legislation and to promote such educational programmes as may be calculated to secure the acceptance and observance of this policy..." (Article 3)
Convention Against Discrimination in Education (1960)UNESCO member states have adopted two treaties aimed at eliminating discrimination in education. These include the 1960 Convention against Discrimination in Education and the Protocol Instituting a Conciliation and Good Offices Commission to be responsible for seeking a settlement of any disputes which may arise between States Parties to the Convention against Discrimination in Education, which was adopted in 1962 and entered into force in 1968.
International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights (1966) (article 13)The main UN treaty on civil and political rights, the 1966 International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights, defines education as "...directed to the full development of the human personality and the sense of its dignity, and shall strengthen the respect for human rights and fundamental freedoms... [it] ...shall enable all persons to participate in a free society, promote understanding, tolerance and friendship among all nations, and all racial, ethnic or religious groups, and further the activities of the United Nations for the maintenance of peace..." (Article 13)
Convention on the Elimination of all forms of Discrimination Against Women (1979)The women's rights convention from 1979, known as the Convention on the Elimination of all forms of Discrimination Against Women, and often abbreviated as CEDAW, obliges state parties to: " take all appropriate measures to eliminate discrimination against women in order to ensure to them equal rights with men in the field of education and in particular to ensure, on the basis of equality of men and women: ... The elimination of any stereotyped concept of the roles of men and women at all levels and in all forms of education by encouraging coeducation and other types of education which will help to achieve this aim and, in particular, by the revision of textbooks and school programs and the adaptation of teaching methods " (Article 10)
African Charter on Human and Peoples' Rights (1981) (article 25)The main human rights instrument of the African Union guarantees the rights to human rights education in the African Charter on Human and Peoples' Rights: " States Parties of the present Charter shall have the duty to promote and ensure through teaching, education and publication, the respect of the rights and freedoms contained in the present Charter and to see to it that these freedoms and rights as well as corresponding obligations and duties are understood..." (Article 25)
The Council of Europe is a regional intergovernmental organization consisting of 45 countries. It aims to defend human rights, parliamentary democracy and the rule of law. All members of the European Union also belong to the Council of Europe.
The Council of Europe has adopted several declarations about the right to human rights education. In the Council of Europe's 1981 Declaration Regarding Intolerance - A Threat to Democracy, it states: "The Committee of the Council of Europe decides to promote an awareness of the requirements of human rights and the ensuing responsibilities in a democratic society, and to this end, in addition to human rights education, to encourage the creation in schools, from the primary level upwards, of a climate of active understanding of and respect for the qualities and culture of others..." (Paragraph IV.iii)
The Council of Europe's 1982 Declaration on the Freedom of Expression and Information states: "The member states of the Council of Europe resolve to intensify their cooperation in order to promote, through teaching and education the effective exercise of the freedom of expression and information; [and] c) to promote the free flow of information, thus contributing to international understanding, a better knowledge of convictions and traditions, respect for the diversity of opinions and the mutual enrichment of cultures..." (Paragraph 3.b)
And, the 1988 Declaration on the Equality of Women and Men of the Committee of Ministers of the Council of Europe states: "The Council of Europe member states stress the importance for the achievement of the above-mentioned strategies of informing and educating people in suitable ways and making them realize the injustices and adverse effects of inequalities of rights, treatment and opportunities, together with the need for unrelenting vigilance in order to prevent or remedy any act or form of discrimination founded on sex..." (Paragraph 7)
Protocol of San Salvador: Additional Protocol to the American Convention on Human Rights in the Area of Economic, Social, and Cultural Rights (1988) (article 13)This Additional Protocol was adopted in 1988 and entered into force on November 16, 1999. It focuses on the state's obligation to promote social, economic, and cultural human rights, including the right to education. It demonstrates that states may fulfill these obligations through enacting legislation, enforcing measures of protection, and refrain from discrimination.
National Protection and Service Agencies
Under international human rights law governments are responsible for creating laws and service agencies to protect the right to education for all. Citizens can then use the legal system and other available mechanisms to prosecute individuals or groups who violate human rights. Nevertheless, the key requirement of the right to education, making primary education free, compulsory, and all-encompassing, has not been translated into reality. Despite provisions of international human rights treaties and the Convention on the Rights of the Child positing that every child has the right to education, about 120 million children don't have access to education; two-thirds of which are girls.
Of note, the vast majority of children who have no access to school are poor, come from families that are heavily indebted, and live in countries at war or where warfare has recently ended.
The table below illustrates that there are 44 countries where there is no explicit constitutional guarantee of the right to education, while there is such a guarantee in 142 countries.
Strengthened and broadened commitments to gender equality have not yet made gender equality in education a reality. Getting girls into schools often does not occur because education as a single sector does not, on its own, generate sufficiently attractive incentives for the girls' parents. And, even if they are educated, girls cannot apply their learning to sustaining themselves and/or helping their parents. Schooling appears to have no benefit when women do not have access to employment, are precluded from becoming self employed, do not have a choice as to whether to marry or bear children, and have no opportunities for political representation.
Children may also be excluded from schooling because they are indigenous, refugees, or because they don't have identity papers. In many countries non-citizens do not have a legally recognized right to education, excluding asylum seeking and refugee children.
In addition, children with disabilities may be excluded from school, whatever the law says, because the buildings make their access impossible, there is no trained staff to work with them, and the environment is not welcoming. Providing education for children with disabilities may require increased costs. However, denials of education are rarely based on cost alone.
The realization of right to education for children depends on creation of an effective conceptual framework, based on equal rights and the best interests of each child. Schools should adapt to each child rather than rejecting those labeled "difficult-to-educate." Educational policies, school curricula, teaching materials, any training program, should reflect and be developed in accordance with human right principles. Human rights concepts and values should be an integral part of all process of education. Any training or educational program, to be consistent with human rights principles should provide knowledge and information about human rights and also seek to develop attitude and behavior respectful of those rights. This should include the development of basic skills, such as critical thinking, communication skills, problem solving, and negotiation, as essential to the implementation of human rights standards. Because it is well known that children learn through observation rather than exhortation, the recognition of their rights in education, will greatly facilitate human rights education.
As such, the orientation and contents of curricula and textbooks, the rights and duties of teachers, methods of instruction, protection against violence, the language of instruction, and enforcement of school discipline should build on and reflect human rights principles and values. Recognition of human rights in education is the necessary prerequisite for the teaching of human rights. Human rights cannot be taught and learned in an environment that goes against human rights.
Human rights safeguards have been directed particularly at compulsory education because, as the United States Supreme Court has noted, attendance is involuntary, and thus compulsory education involves the coercive power of the State. Respect for parental freedom to have their children educated in accordance with their religious, moral or philosophical convictions has been affirmed in all general human rights treaties and is continuously subjected to litigation. The European Court of Human Rights has affirmed that human rights law "requires the State actively to respect parental convictions within the public schools," and the (former) European Commission on Human Rights added that the State's obligation to respect parental convictions "prohibits any indoctrination of pupils." International human rights law also obligates the State to respect the freedom of parents and communities to establish and operate schools. The rationale is, in the words of the Supreme Court of Spain, to remove the State's monopoly over education and protect educational pluralism.
It is important to remember that children are not legally subjects of the right to education, but rather objects of agreements between their parents and their school.
Advocacy, Educational and Training Materials
For advocates
International Human Rights Standards and Education (Amnesty International)This document outlines the obligation governments have to implement education in and for human rights. It examines the changes seen since the Universal Declaration of Human Rights in 1948 first established education as an essential component in human rights protection.
Manual on Rights-based Education: Global Human Rights Requirements Made Simple (Katarina Tomasevski)The aim of this manual is to provide an easily-referenced,one-stop guide to rights-based education by explaining international human rights documents while drawing on numerous country-specific examples. It presents the key human rights as they relate to children, parents and governments, and the corresponding obligations, especially of governments, that must be met to fulfil those rights, while summarising and analysing the major human rights treaties and conventions from the perspective of education.
Preventing Corruption in the Education System: A Practical Guide (Katharina L. Ochse)This practical guide addresses those responsible for development cooperation projects aiming to promote reform in the education sector.
For policy makers
A School for Children with Rights: the Significance of the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child for modern education policy (Thomas Hammarberg, UNICEF International Child Development Centre)This paper analyses, based on the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child (CRC), eight areas for progressive reform in education: universal access, equal opportunities, the appropriate content of education, cultural roots and global values, new methods of learning, mutual respect, pupil participation, and the role of teachers, parents and the community.
For educators
Our Book of Child Rights (Human Rights Education Programme-Pakistan)This colourful picture book is based on the Convention on the Rights of the Child and is intended to be used by students and teachers as an introduction to children's rights and responsibilities.
Other Resources
Courses and training opportunities about the right to education and human rights education
Conversation about child labour and the right to education with the UN Special Rapporteur on the Right to Education
Organisations that promote and protect the right to education
The Right to Education
availability of education - ensuring free and compulsory education for allchildren
accessibility of education - education accessible to anyone irrespective of race, gender, nationality, ethnic or social origin (elimination of discrimination)
acceptability of education - the quality of education should be guaranteed
adaptability of education - education that responds and adapts to the best interests ofeach child
"Everyone has the right to education. Education shall be free, at least in the elementary and fundamental stages. Elementary education shall be compulsory. Technical and professional education shall be made generally available and higher education shall be equally accessible to all on the basis of merit" Universal Declaration of Human Rights, article 26)
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We just bought a new Kenmore grill (16326). Sears had a good sale going on and we had collected a bunch of gift cards over the years which really got the price down.
It appeared that the 16326 replaced the 16327 model from last year. They had the same form factor and same MSRP, but the 16327 was not in the 2006 catalog and had a steeper discount. The main differences are: - The 16327's exterior is primarily porcelain coated with some stainless parts, whereas the 16326's exterior is primarily stainless with a few porcelain coated parts.
So, for the new model year, it appears the stainless was taken from the inside and put on the outside and the porcelain that was on the outside was moved to the inside. My question is which cooking surface is supposedly "better"? I might have an opportunity to change out the cast with SS - should I take it? Note, in doing so, I would not be getting rid of the cast grates, I would just not using them. Thanks,
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According to a recent issue of Consumer Reports, stainless is preferable to porcelain coated cast iron due to eventual chipping of the coating. |
- Posted by jeffgt5000 (My Page) on Tue, Apr 11, 06 at 13:33
Coated cast iron is old technology and will last decades if not abused (e.g. dropped or wire bristle brush). Cast iron physical properties (thermal conductivity and specific heat capacity) make it superior to stainless steel for cooking applications. It's also significantly cheaper to produce and machine. That's not saying SS can't do as a good job; but either the burners have to be more powerful else the SS grates will have to weigh much more then the CI grates to get equal results in the same grill design. From a practical perspective, searing beef is the only grill function were this makes any difference. If that's not something you care much about than go with SS if you prefer the easier cleaning. |
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PATNA: Upbeat over the success of three-day 'Global Summit on Changing Bihar', the state government is seriously contemplating to constitute a Global Advisory Council.
The purpose of the council, deputy chief minister Sushil Kumar Modi said, would be to invite experts of different fields and discuss the state's problems coming in the way of development. Since organizing global summit on regular intervals has its own constraints, the council would organize meets of experts at a lower scale to advise the state government on how it could move forward.
Modi said that suggestions and recommendations in areas such as governance and institutions, rural development and agriculture, industrialization, urbanization, state action for infrastructure, power, women and development, education, health and knowledge-building, given by scores of participants from across the world and different parts of India who attended the global summit, have been compiled and would be given to the departments concerned for follow-up action.
In order to create a platform for the Bihar diaspora in different parts of the world to invest in the state, Bihar Foundation would open its units in those countries and would also organize Bihar Diwas once in a year, Modi said. This apart, he said, a directory of Biharis living abroad would also be brought out.
He said it was heartening to note that the Mumbai chapter of Bihar Foundation was providing lodging facilities to 'friends of Bihar' going there for cancer treatment. Such a move should also be initiated in other parts of the country.
Bihar Foundation would open its units in all the state capitals within a year. "The purpose is to rope in more people for Bihar's development," Modi stated.
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We are looking to purchase a front loader washer (my beloved old one is not worth fixing, unfortunately). Due to space limitations, we can only fit a 24" washer, and it has to be front load. Does anyone has a good recommendation for one that could last me many years to come (I hope? Our existing one lasted 7 years - which I initially thought would last longer given it cost $1K+ <-- was I expecting too much? BTW, the broken was a Bosch Axxis)? I don't need fancy cycle options and all that - as long as it washes clean, I'll be happy! Thanks. |
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Asko has the highest washing temps(205 degrees vs 150-165) and has a reputation as good as its competitors. |
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I would also go for an Asko in that situation. |
The Miele W3033 (and W3035 and W3039, which are the same machine with different exterior finishes) is a very nice choice in a 24" wide front loader. If you search on the W3033 model number here you'll find it discussed in a number of posts. I've also included a link to the Miele USA website page for them below. Happy shopping. |
Here is a link that might be useful: Miele washing machines
Thanks for the feedback so far. I've never heard of a Asko, so I'll do some research on that. The repairman that worked on my Bosch said that while the Mieles are great, they are very expensive to repair (being European and all that, just like the BMW's), is that the case? |
None of the European machines are cheap to repair. My last Miele went 15 years without any service issues at all, then the motor failed, the most expensive part in the machine. It would have been $825 to fix, so I bought a new one. Most people's Miele's don't seem to need a lot of repairs. Miele will also extend the warranty from 1 to 5 years for $249, which seems pretty reasonable to me since they guarantee that you'll get a Miele authorized service person and genuine MIele replacement parts. |
I've had a couple of recent Asko machines that do...odd things. Things like not stopping pumping water out, even when there's no water in them. Or saying a load is unbalanced when it has 2 towels, 2 facecloths, and 1 bathmat in it. Or spewing water out the fill drawer. They clean really well but has anyone else seen these problems intermittently? |
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I've had all three machines through 2 houses in the last 10 years. Miele, Bosch and Asko are the rankings I'd give in that order. My Asko controller board went at 9 and couldn't be replaced. Rather than repair I went with a new Miele set. Choices depend a lot on laundry needs IMO. F.ex. Miele does everything well. Bosch does everything well. Asko does whites well and has the most precise temperature control but fell short for me on the shorter cycle loads. And while I liked having the hottest settings, they weren't very practical for modern fabrics and were rarely used. The delicate and wool cycles never worked. We have a lot of black and synthetic loads so the Bosch & Miele were better fits for me. The dryers are another whole area. I actually like the Bosch best though it was a condenser and got things very hot. Asko left everything wrinkled and balled up. The Miele dryer is by far the most adjustable but it's also the trickiest because of the adjustability and occasionally annoying to use. But I've had great results and it does things the others don't do at all. |
Given my experience with the Bosch, I'm thinking about buying an american brand - anyone has good recommendations? Like GE / Maytag / Whirlpool? Remember - has to be 24". Also - my Bosch dryer still works great. Does any know if I will be able to stack it on a new washer (non Bosch brand)? thanks! |
LG makes a 24" washer. I don't know of a GE/Maytag/Whirlpool 24". |
Here is a link that might be useful: LG Compact Washer
We just looked at the 24" LG units at a local BestBuy. They seem fine, but we're replacing our standard-sized, front-loading LGs for smaller units (Miele, Asko, or Bosch). Incidentally, our experience with LG hasn't been without a few hiccups [Edit: in retrospect, however, I have to say I still have a high confidence in the brand, and am now about to buy another LG--the washer/dryer combo] LG Tromm-series (2007): 1. After about three months of service, clothes started coming out of the dryer with black marks all over them--the entire drum was replaced under warranty (though, we still have no idea what actually caused the marks since the drum looks perfectly fine). That said, the 24" LGs we saw looked fine (available only in white--which is actually slightly off-white), and are displayed in a faux-counter installation in-store. They're currently "on sale" for $899 each. |
This post was edited by studio460 on Mon, Jun 3, 13 at 11:43
There is the GE 2.2 Cu.Ft. Model # WCVH4800KWW. It seems to be a pretty good washer from the reviews I've read. |
Yes, twebbz, though I've yet to see one in person, the GE units are rather good-looking machines. They appear to be well-reviewed; however, I noticed that "customer reviews" on retail sites (e.g., Home Depot, Best Buy, etc.) also include "aggregated" reviews taken from the manufacturer's website as well (which I think is weird). I've read many reviews two or three times due to this odd and unexpected marketing practice. Nevertheless, the GEs are priced right, seemingly well-reviewed, and not bad-looking. The only problem I have with the GE unit is their ever-so-slightly longer overall depth dimension of 26 5/8" (an inch deeper than most other 24" machines, and 1/8" deeper than standard counter-depth). It's enough of a struggle as it is to wedge a compact machine into an under-counter installation, yet still have enough clearance for hoses, etc. But, maybe it's just due to a big handle or something--I don't know. |
This post was edited by studio460 on Sat, Jun 1, 13 at 13:08
By the way, after long consideration of Miele, Asko, and Bosch 24" units, I think I've actually finally settled on the 24" LG washer/dryer combination unit, model no.: WM3455HW. It's the only combination unit I'm aware of sold in the US (save for the toy-ish looking, slim-featured Fagor unit). I would love to buy the Miele combo unit instead (and, was actually my first choice), but unfortunately, it's not available in the US. We're planning an under-counter installation, and this LG combo unit allows us one additional 24" base cabinet (where none existed before) in our currently under-renovation laundry area. Plus, it only requires 120VAC, and is ventless. I've read all the caveats, and despite condensor dryers' inherent longer drying times, it still appears to be a very positively reviewed machine. Sometimes it takes me hours just to move the clothes from one machine to another, so I'm really looking forward to the convenience. |
This post was edited by studio460 on Sun, Jun 2, 13 at 6:07
They have the GE washer with it's dryer on display at my Lowe's store. It is a snappy looking design and appears to be of high quality. |
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Over couple of plays I've gathered several questions, for which I couldn't find answers for and not sure how to homerule it. If anyone could help me with solving these, I would be grateful. For convenience, I've gathered all the questions on BGG, so I will link there, but if you want to answer here, please do so.
1. "Gain yellow and red level" http://www.boardgame...w-and-red-level
2. "Battle vs Combat" http://www.boardgame...attle-vs-combat
3. ""resolving battle" or Shadowmeld vs Bloodlust" http://www.boardgame...ld-vs-bloodlust
4. "Event persistence" http://www.boardgame...ent-persistence
5. "Reroll limits" http://www.boardgame...7/reroll-limits
6. "Haunted Servitor" http://www.boardgame...aunted-servitor
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"Today is an important step to having a farm bill in place before the current bill expires this fall. I give high marks to Chairwoman Stabenow and Ranking Member Roberts who did an excellent job securing bipartisan support and bringing the bill one step closer to completion. I'm not on board with everything they've done but think that we'll be able to work out our differences in conference committee.
"It is crucial that we finish the farm bill before the current bill expires in September. Waiting until the mess that will occur during the lame duck session will not only make it more difficult, but could also result in several unintended consequences. If the House Ag Committee passes a bipartisan bill in early July, House leadership will then have little choice but to bring the farm bill to the floor before the August recess. I'm continuing to work with Chairman Lucas and members of the Committee to make this happen."
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To say that I'm excited for Lego Marvel Super Heroes is an understatement. As a Marvel fan and someone who collects and writes about comic themed video games, it's nothing short of a dream come true. However, my enthusiasm for a Lego themed Marvel game actually came about when I played a game from THQ and Developer Griptonite based on the Marvel Super Hero Squad television program.
Marvel Super Hero Squad: The Infinity Gauntlet is a follow up to the first self titled Marvel Super Hero Squad game from THQ, but it does not hail from the same developer. The first games development duties were handled by Blue Tounge studios, while the sequel was crafted by Griptonite, who developed some exceptional Spider-Man games for the Nintendo DS.
When you experience the game, you can clearly tell that the developer was trying their hardest to emulate the successful formula that Tt Games had developed for their Lego titles. You play through levels with two characters that you can swap between at any time or have a friend play with you. Each of the characters fall into a specific power type, or "Factor". Iron Man for example falls into a tech factor category and can hack devices, Hulk has a strength factor used to move large objects and Falcon is part of the speed factor group that can activate special switches quickly. Upon your first run through the game you are given the necessary characters to complete a level and solve its puzzles, but you must return in freeplay mode to get collectables with other characters factor abilities as they are unlocked in the campaign. Any of this sounding familiar yet?
Yes, The Infinity Gauntlet is a fairly shameless rip off of the Lego games, but is that a bad thing? Well, at the time no. There was no Marvel themed game in that franchise and THQ wisely used a franchise they had purchased to help fulfill that need. The game's roster is a pleasant mixture of popular Marvel heroes (Spider-Man, Iron Man, Hulk) and rounded out by characters who may not be familiar to comic readers like Nova and Reptil. You can also purchase download only characters via DLC such as Captain America, Bucky and Dr. Doom among others.
Even though the game hits all the gameplay check boxes from the Lego cheat sheet, it lacks the charm and humor of those games. Marvel Super Hero Squad as a franchise is clearly aimed at a younger audience, and it can be argued that the Lego series is as well, but the latter series can also be enjoyed by people of any age. The Infinity Gem is a fun game don't get me wrong, but I definitely feel like I'm playing a game intended for a much younger audience. From the story, which kicks off with Iron Man and Hulk buying a pair of shoes for Thor's birthday, to the constant annoying quips repeated over and over again by the cast, clearly this game was not made for a person in their mid-twenties.
If you can get over the childish humor, the Infinity Gauntlet is a solid Lego knock off featuring Marvel's stable of heroes. Until the release of Lego Marvel Super Heroes, it truly is the only game in town for the Marvel faithful. I can guarantee that at this point the game will not set you back that much as well.
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I have saved this old basket for awhile, started out the normal brown shade painted it silver did a crackle with white top coat, so it looked weathered, couldnt get a good picture, the flowers are real pretty with silver glitter dusting them,I dipped the candle stick in wax kept doing it till I liked how the wax ran down the side so its also scented a little, the bow is a soft ribbon with silver snowflakes!
so what do you all think, kinda big, but would be cute setting by a fireplace. Happy Crafting oddie |
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Very pretty. I love this time of year, everyone's ideas on decorating inspires me to get up and get a few things done. I have a picnic basket I need to do something with, maybe I will try something like this. Thanks, Oddie. |
Beautiful, beautiful!!! You keep coming up with the most amazing things. I collect picnic baskets and never even thought to use them for Christmas. You are an inspiration! |
Thank you! always love being a inspiration! had thought frist of doing a fall arangment, but never found the right flowers, you could also set a small tree in one, some gifts around it, fill with scented pincones and a pretty bow, I am sure you will come up with lots of ideas! Happy Crafting oddie |
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Your basket looks really pretty Oddie. Luvs |
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It's got a nice bit of sparkle to it. And I like that it's in white-- looks very fresh! --Jenn |
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Pretty! Pretty! That would be a great idea for centerpieces for a wedding. |
Thank you! luvs, jenn and tuscararoramaiden, I have always liked the softness of white and silver together! should have put it in the post with the photo, but was wondering if you all thought it needed something? please dont be afaird to give me pointers, or your ideas! Iam always learning, and am soo open to suggestions! Thanks agine oddie |
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