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The process in which many abused and neglected children find themselves is, first and foremost, a legal one. Once a report of child maltreatment is deemed founded, dependency courts in each state and the District of Columbia make a determination as to whether the child is abused or neglected and whether to remove the child from his or her home. The conclusion of this trial often ushers in an extended series of legal hearings that determine and oversee the child's placement(s) and services. Requests are made through motions, decisions are made by judges in courtrooms and an understanding of the legal process is essential for anyone advocating for any party, including the child. This period of hearings can last years, and a number of related legal proceedings can also ensue, including those related to termination of parental rights, adoption, custody, or criminal cases.
Notably, the court in dependency proceedings operates beyond its usual role as an arbiter between contending litigants. In these cases, the court formally steps in to function as the legal parent. But its parental role is played out not in a home as an individual who can monitor and supervise the child on a daily basis, but through intermittent court proceedings. And, while courts in these proceedings are typically the most "active" courts in the United States, they remain ultimately dependent on the information presented to them. Hearing from a child who wants to participate in his or her court case and who has had effective counsel to understand the legal issues involved, the impact of different decisions, and the scope of possibilities is imperative to sound decision-making by a court when it is acting as parent (or what is referred to as parens patriae). The child is the person who knows best what has been taking place in his family, and in a system that is not functioning well, may be the only person who can convey that critical information to the court.
For these reasons, the Children's Advocacy Institute believes that each child involved in a dependency proceeding must be represented by his/her own attorney in a client-directed fashion. Such attorneys must receive multidisciplinary training appropriate to this representation; maintain manageable caseloads that affords them appropriate time and resources to devote to each client; and represent their clients through all stages of the proceeding, including any appeals.
CAI's work in this area includes the following:
- CAI Joins Amici Curiae Brief in Support of Child's Right to Counsel in Dependency Cases (Jan. 23, 2013)
- CAI Files Petition for Writ of Certiorari to U.S. Supreme Court (pdf) in case challenging high caseloads of attorneys for abused and neglected children (July 11, 2012) View more case information
- CAI/First Star Release 3rd Edition of A Child's Right to Counsel: A National Report Card on Legal Representation for Abused & Neglected Children, grading state laws regarding the appointment of attorneys for abused and neglected children (May 10, 2012)
- CAI Files Petition for Rehearing in Attorney Caseload Challenge; Leading Groups and Experts File Amici Briefs in Support of CAI's Position (Oct. 4, 2011) —Ninth Circuit Orders Defendants to File a Response (Oct. 26, 2011)
- CAI Joins Amici Brief to Washington Supreme Court on a Child's Right to Counsel in TPR Proceedings (Sept. 16, 2011) (pdf)
- The American Bar Association Adopts the Model Act Governing the Representation of Children in Abuse, Neglect, and Dependency Proceedings (pdf) — including language mirroring that used by CAI and First Star to grade states in A Child's Right to Counsel (Aug. 8, 2011) (pdf)
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"The president and I have been very clear that having arbitrary caps on charters doesn't make sense," Duncan said when we talked by phone this week. "The goal is to get more children going to great schools. Not every charter is a great school. But where you have high-performing schools of any shape or size, we need to do more of those."
It sounds so simple.
But when it comes to public education, common sense often flunks out in favor of union contracts, turf-protecting school administrators and the rest of the entrenched education establishment. In Indiana, Statehouse Democrats from Indianapolis, backed by that establishment, have been working for months to weaken a charter schools movement they complain is grabbing kids and money from traditional public schools.
"My question," Duncan said, "is why are parents choosing to go to those schools? What is being offered there that the traditional schools can learn from? . . . To say that because people are choosing a school, we have to take away that choice, that doesn't make sense."
No, it doesn't.
Still, the fight continues in Indiana, and it could cost the state financially, as well as in the classroom. Duncan's U.S. Department of Education, which has given states billions in education grants through the federal stimulus package, is working on yet another round of spending. Later this year, it will award more than $4 billion in grants based on the strength of reforms states are making. Duncan wants states to focus on things such as teacher quality and student assessments, and the department has warned that states with caps on charter schools could lose out.
"The analogy I use is, do we ever put a cap on how many kids can graduate every year?" Duncan said.
In the four months since taking over as U.S. secretary of education, Duncan has emerged as one of the more high-profile members of the Cabinet. He comes from President Barack Obama's hometown of Chicago and shares the president's pragmatic approach to education. Both men are willing to stand up to teachers unions but have done so in ways more conciliatory than in-your-face. Duncan supports much-needed reforms such as performance-based pay for teachers and says "it's a real shame" when contract rules force districts to lay off top-performing but low-seniority educators. He and Obama believe in investing heavily in schools, demanding accountability and using data and results to make decisions.
"All I care about is, are we doing the right thing by children?" Duncan said. "What are we doing to close the achievement gap? No one has a monopoly on good ideas here -- left, right or center. I just want to be absolutely pragmatic and invest in what works, and make some tough calls and stop doing what's not working."
Duncan won praise and attracted occasional controversy by doing just that during his seven years heading Chicago Public Schools. He pushed for more charter schools -- public schools that are free of many state regulations -- but closed some that were failing. He also demanded more from traditional schools, closing some and putting a more aggressive focus on teacher quality. Graduation rates, the district's image and some test scores improved under him.
Now Duncan holds one of the country's most important jobs. That's a good thing. The sad state of American urban schools demands a leader who is willing to buck politics, tradition and turf wars.
"There's no second-grader who knows whether they go to a charter school or a district school or a magnet school, or a union school or non-union school," Duncan said. Their concerns, he says, are: " 'Does my teacher care about me? Does the principal know who I am? Are there high expectations?' That's all that matters. We need more schools where the answers are yes, and less where the answers are no."
More so than other recent education secretaries, Duncan has a windfall of cash to sprinkle on the nation's schools. He is intent on using that money to force states and school districts to make dramatic changes in the way students are taught, performance is measured and schools are managed.
"This is an absolute historic opportunity," he said. "We want to invest hundreds of millions of dollars in places that want to do the right thing. This is a moment of truth in education around the country."
Indiana politicians who have wasted time pushing for a cap on charter schools, rather than looking for ways to improve early learning or reward top teachers, should listen to Duncan's final words.
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There are no picnic tables available on the battlefield. Picnicking is allowed ONLY in areas directly adjacent to the seven automobile stops along the battlefield tour road. Picnicking is limited to small groups and for a short duration (1 hour or less). Tables, chairs, grills and other devices are not permitted.
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Black Duck 5 i think your report was very informative and think it would help a lot of people that hunt in that area but it was taken down twice. Tony Taylor said he would leave it up if you would simply give your real name in your report. why don't you do that and then the roport can be posted again and everyone can read it and comment and see if that BUM will reply to defend himself. I just think it is not too much to ask for you to post your real name!!!!!!!!!!
My Dad told me that a company called 'Migratory Managment' out of Lakeview in New Orleans scooped up 'THOUSANDS' of acres from under the feet of lease holders about 10 years ago in Plaquemines and Jefferson Parishes. Our lease was one pulled from under our feet and then the guy charged about 5 or 6 times what we were paying to get a small pond! This went on for about 3 years and we haven't heard a peep out of this company since? He had visions of Doctors and Lawyers leasing his property and at first he did well. The only trouble is that when the people went out and did not know the area and where to move around and follow the birds it dried up with poor results. American free enterprise! Gotta love it and hate it! BB
This is exactly why I gave up leasing property in SE. LA. It's just not worth it. There is not as much land as there used to be and outfits like Angler Mgt are leasing mostly water bottom for thousands of dollars a year. Just not worth it. I can hunt public land and do a guided trip up in MS delta and have much better results and none of the hassles for the less money. If you don't do business with those people the market will take them out. Good Luck and God Bless.
Yea while you dont slaughter them every day SE la has plenty of public land that offers decent shooting. THeres always better places to hunt of course but hey its still pretty decent shooting and you get a variety of birds, chance to have alot of mobilitiy and never hunt the same pond twice if you choose.


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Scientist sees tech as a way of living
There's a guy in town who is helping to reinvent the world.
He says the PC is your past and that mobile computing is your future. He says that soon everything we do with a PC and a phone and an iPhone and a TV and a video camera and a laptop and a GPS and an iPod and a movie theater will be fantastically more magical and will all be contained in one dinky computer as small as an ink pen.
And with that tiny magic wand you will turn any flat surface into your keyboard, turn any blank wall into your viewing screen.
Scientists and university honchos say he's a genius; he says he's merely a good engineer with common sense. Last year he turned down a $120,000 raise so he could stay in Wichita.
His name is Ravi Pendse. He works at Wichita State University.
He's 49, a native of India (naturalized 10 years ago) who thinks that Wichitans are the nicest and most decent people on Earth.
That's why he turned down that fat raise.


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Mumbai, (BollywoodNewsWorld.com) One of Bollywood's most beautiful and footloose divas Manisha Koirala is all set to tie the knot with her Nepali beau Samrat on June 19, but clarifies that it's not an arranged marriage.
"Yes, I'm getting married to Samrat. He's from Nepal, like me. But please, it is not an arranged marriage," Manisha, who will move base to Kathmandu after the wedding, told IANS.
"Yes, our families know one another for some years now. So there was a comfort level between me and Samrat for a very long time. Gradually the bonding grew from friendship to love. And when Samrat asked me to marry him, I agreed," she said.
Manisha returned to Mumbai from Kerala Wednesday to the news of her marriage all over the place.
"I was totally cut off in Kerala shooting for Shayam Prasad's Malayalam film. I had no idea my marriage plans were being discussed in my absence. Now I see dates and venue in the papers. Like I said, the wedding is on June 19. It will take place in Kathmandu and will be attended by Samrat's and my close family and friends," said the actress.
Manisha, who entered the Hindi film industry with Subhash Ghai's 1991 blockbuster "Saudagar", will now spend more time in Kathmandu.
"That's where Samrat is based. He is into many kinds of business ventures including a project in alternate energy. So yes, one thing will change. Mumbai used to be my first home. Now Kathmandu will be my first home. But I'll continue to be a Mumbai girl at heart and will have a home here."
So is her dream of a home in Paris over?
"No way!" said the fiery Nepali beauty. "My dream home in Paris has just been postponed for a while. Now instead of me alone, it will be my husband and I sharing a Parisian home."
In fact, the couple plans to honeymoon in France.
Speaking on her work, Manisha said: "I've been cutting down my assignments for a few years now. So it's not as if I've been working frantically. I will continue to do selected films after marriage."
As forthright as ever, Manisha volunteers the information that she broke up with her last boyfriend, American Chris Dolan, long ago.
"We split quite some time ago. But we continue to be friends. That's the way I like it in my life. Even when a relationships ends, the friendship continues. I don't like any negativity around me. I'd like all my friends to wish Samrat and me a happy married life."
Samrat apparently is shy of the limelight.
"He had his picture removed from a social networking website as soon as our marriage was announced. Samrat will have to get used to public attention after we get married," she said. Manisha Koirala marriage date comes as a surprise.


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Rays Lose Pitching Duel and Series to Jays
It was great news hearing the Rays thrid baseman Evan Longoria was taken off the Disabled List on Sat., and could see defensive replacement and pinch runner duty in the coming days. It is not known if Longoria will be up to speed in the batting cage by the time the Rays hit Boston on Monday.
Speculation is that Longoria will be back at third maybe during the New York Yankee series this weekend. It is great that he is finally off the DL, but what took so long. Was the injury actually worse than previously announced, or was the rehab just not doing the trick for Longoria. Evan has not been on the field or at bat since the Seattle series last month.
With his set back, Longoria is in the back seat for the Rookie of the Year honors in th American League now. More important is that we can have him back for the next few weeks of the playoff push and for post season. Longoria has been a unofficla barometer of the team this season.
As Evan played well, the Rays played well. But when he got injury there were whispers as to if Willy Aybar could fill Evan's shoes at the plate, or in the field. Aybar had lived up to the expectations and has had only a fe blemishes on his fielding this year for the Rays. Considering the pressure and the stress of this years race, it is a wonder most night that the entire infield doesn't crack a bit and have a few miscues. Let's just hope that the Boston series is event-free and a great series for the Rays and their fans.
Worst thing about a pitching duel is………. someone has to lose. The game on Sunday between the Rays and Jays was a perfect example of what a hot pitcher can do against a great ball club. Coming into the game, the Rays had met Jays' starter David Purcey only once before in his career. In that game, a 1-0 loss at the Trop, Purcey pitched better against the competitive Rays then in any other start of his career.
Matt Garza threw an excellient game for the Rays on Sunday. He went long into the game, and pitched 7 innigs of 6-hit ball and only had a small handful of trouble all day on the mound for the Rays. He also got 7 strikeouts on the day and had the Jays guessing alot as to his pitch selection.
It is not Garza's fault he got the loss yesterday in this game. He did everything he could to get a win for the Rays in this last game bewteen these clubs' in 2008. Garza even endured a hard hit ball that struck him in the bottom end of his forearm by Marc Scutaro.
Garza had thrown the pitch and Scutaro hit it back up the middle and the ball hit Garza flush in the fleshy part of the forearm and Garza picked up the ball and calmly threw it to Carlos Pena for the 2nd out in the 5th inning. Matt was examined by the Ron Porterfield, and after a few practice pitches was able to continue for the Rays.
After the accident, Garza still has excellient control and only gave up 1 hit, to Vernon Well to lead off the 6th inning. To show how superior Garza has been against the Jays this season, he has thrown 38 innings against them and only given up 2 runs allowed. Garza was going for his 4th win of the season today against the Jays.
The only run of the game came in the 2nd inning as Adam LInd led off the inning with a double down the rifght field line and moved to third on Overbays grounder to shortstop. On a 0-2 pitch, Barajas then hit a scarifice fly to left that scored Lind before Ben Zorbrists' throw got to the plate. That produced the only run needed by the Jay for the win.
The Rays did have offensive flashes in the game, but they could not convert any of them into scoring oppotunities against the Jays. In the 3rd innig, Akinora Iwamura hit a solid ball nito centerfield that was caught just in front of the 375 foot marker in left centerfield by Wells. B J Upton led off the 4th inning with a single to center, but was picked off first by Pursey to end the inning.
Aybar then led off the 5th inning with a double to deep center. Aybar at that point was 2 for 2 in the game for the Rays. Aybar would be stranded on second by the Rays after 2 quick outs in the inning. Upton then again got a single in the 6th inning to center, but Pena hit a long ball to the warning track in center to record the 3rd out of the inning for the Rays.
In the 7th inning, the Rays got the first walk of the game when Aybar walked on 6 pitches. But the Rays' Bartlett and Perez struck out to strrand Aybar at first. Zorbrist then got another walk in the 8th inning and Pursey gave up a single to Upton for his third hit up the middle today, and Walked Pena to load the bases. Rocco then came up and hit a long fly ball to right for the 3rd out of the inning.moved In the 9th, the rays went down in order, 1-2-3 to end the game.
On the day, the Rays did not hit into a single double play, but the Rays did strike out 9 times during the game. The Rays did squander scoring chances in the 2nd inning as Willy Aybar was picked off at first by Jays catcher Rod Barajas after he singled to rightfield. Aybar did not even have a chance as Barajas seemed to lose the ball, but quickly tossed it to Lyle Overbay who tagged out Aybar for the second out in the 2nd inning. 4 pitches after Aybar was picked off, Jason Bartlett hit a double over leftfielder Adam Lind's head. This was one of a few mental errors by the Rays in today's game.
BJ Upyon also got caught by Pursey leaning off first base and was pegged with his 15th caught stealing attempt this season to still lead the majors in that category. Shawn Riggans threw his 5th throwing error of the year in the 3rd inning on a steal by Joe Inglett. Aki also had a fielding error in the 3rd inning to let Inglett get on base. It is only Aki's 6th error of the season.
Lost in the translation is the fact that the Rays have now lost 7 of their last 13 games. On this roadtrip they have started 0-3, with pivitol game coming against the Yankees and Red sox in their home stadiums. To put the roadtrip into prospective, the Rays got swept by both team in their home fields to begin the Rays roadtrip losing record going into the All Star break.
The Rays are facing their first set of "must win" games against the Red Sox starting on Monday night when Edwin Jackson takes the mound for the Rays. Jackson, Kazmir and Sonnastine will be the pitchers under the pressure cooker in the Boston series and must perform well enough to keep the Rays in every one of the three games against the Red Sox.
Losing more than 2 games in this series would have the Rays out of first place in the A L East for the last 88 days, and need to stay in first place to put a huge exclamation point on the season.
Rays First Half Report Card 6-10
On March 31,2008, I wrote a blog with goals and needs for the Rays this season. Reasons 6-10 of the "Top 10 Must Happens" for 2008, are listed below. Tomorrow I will post reasons 1-5 before the Rays take on the Toronto Bluejays at the Trop.
On to the list:
6). Our Prospects need to improve……..just incase:
Our franchsie has been blessed with a great amount of minoir league pitching and position players. It is considered by many to be one of the best stocked systems in baseball. Pitchers like David Price, Wade Davis and Jeremy Hellickson might not get to the majors this season, but make a great backload of talent and trade bait for the team.
Price is the one member of the pitching prospects who might crack the major league roster before Septembers' call-ups. He has been brilliant in the minors, going 4-0, with a 1.83 ERA at Double-A. For his short career, Price is currently 7-0 for the organization.
Another guy who might be up here in September is catcher John Jaso. Jaso can hit for power and is a great communicator behind the plate. He is sure to battle for a back-up role next season for the Rays.
7). Rightfield guys have to be consistant and kick butt:
The pre-season arrangement of Jonny Gomes, Eric Hinske, and Cliff Floyd did not materialize completely as planned for Rays Manager Joe Maddon. Floyd's knees are not good enough to get him out there, and Gome's bat is great, but not consistant enough to place him out there on a regular basis yet.
The complete surprise of it all is the outstanding play of Eric Hinske. Hinske was fighting for just a roster spot in the spring, and now could be another huge piece of the puzzle for the Rays down the stretch run. His bat has been massive, and his outfield play is adequate for the Rays. He does have great clsoing speed in the outfield, but not playing there regularly for a few years, he has shown some rusty moments in right.
Another pleasant surprise has been the trade for former Brewer Gabe Gross to the Rays. It gives some stability in the late innings, and Gross's bat has been productive for the team in numerous occasions. Both these guys have been a plus, plus for the squad this year.
The only reason this is not an "A" right now is the simple problem of no right-hande bat to help the lineup. Gomes had done a great job when he has been incerted into the lineup, but he is not an everyday solution for the team. The Rays are currently looking into trading for such a bat, but at this time, the players named might be too costly to obtain for a short period of time. Rocco Baldelli has a darkhorse chance of maybe playing this year for the Rays, and could be the guy for the position.
8.) The 1-2-3 Setup guys have to secure the game:
With the time Al Reyes and Troy Percival have spent on the DL this season, the Rays have stayed on contention this year. It was thought at the beginnig of the year, that these 3 guys had to gel into a unit to be a force in the backend of the Bullpen. With Percival and Reyes out of the lineup, Wheeler and Grant Balfour have stepped up and transformed the Bullpen into a consistant unit.
With the emergence of J P Howell as a lefty setup guy, the Rays have a two-pronged attack to get to the 8th or 9th innig and let Wheeler or Balfour get the save opportunity. Both Percival and Reyes are to be back in the fold in the coming weeks. This will further cement this unit with experience and strength down the stretch this year.
Grade……………………………………..A for effort, A for being one of the best Bullpen ERA turnarounds inthe last 50 years.
9). Catching has to hit a new high this season:
Rays Manager Joe Maddon wanted it, the fans wanted it, and Dioner Navarro gave it to us. Navarro is having a breakout year where he has not batted below .300 at any point this season. To further illustrate his upward moves, Navarro was also recently selected to his first All Star game.
Match that with the renewed leadership with this youg staff. His take-charge attitude, and his great game-calling skills, and we have finally seen the catcher we had hoped Navvaro would be last year.
To compliment him, back-up Shawn Riggans has not bee silient either. With limited time, he has also showed great improvement at the palte and behind the dish. Riggans hightlight has to be catching the 1-hitter by Matt Garza in Miami against the Marlins.
Grade……………………………………………….. A+ Extra Credit points
10). Akinora Iwamura must feel at home at second base:
I saved the best for last and did not even know it here. Aki has been nothing short of brilliant at second for the Rays this year. He is only the second person in MLB history to play his first season at 3rd for over 100 games, and then play 2nd for another 100 game to begin his career. The last guy…………….Ryne Sandberg.
Aki has seemed poised and relaxed out there with Jason Bartlett, and has been a great pivot man for the double play for the Rays. He only recently committed his 2 errors at the position, tops in the AL.
Grade………………………………………………… A
So that is the bottom half of my pre-season wants and needs by the Rays in 2008. I am glad to see we are only 1/2 game behind Boston, and I look forward to the team beginnig their first stretch run on Friday night.
Do not forget, all fans attending the game on Friday night get a $5 GAS card from Hess Express. So if you have a group of friends wanting to see the Rays, bring them out and get a card for everyone in your party.
Also Friday night is $1 Hot Dog night at the Trop. You can feed yourself a tubesteak for a buck and still have enough for a free frosty beers.
See you at the Trop…………………………
Rays Continue Losing in Cleveland
Should I be proud that the Rays "fought the good fight" Sunday, or be more concerned with the silent bats in the lineup. Should I be looking at the starters who imploded at the worst time for the Rays and showed a huge weakspot on our team.
Should I be concerned that we seem to be a bad hitting team against right-handers' right now. I am going to pick…………. none of the above.
Every team goes though a slump or struggles during the season. We just did it as a team this year compared to other years where we could just do it anytime, and anywhere. It does bother me that Carl Crawford is 0-24 during the last few games. But it is a great sight to also see Eric Hinske go 3-4 with some power. It was even great to see Jonny Gomes hustle around the bases and show that he wants it again. He must have read this blog Sat. night.
This team has risen so far from the ashes, and been so dominating this year that a dip in the road was foreseen and actually predicted by everyone. Most thought it might be a season-ending slump like the New York Mets, or a resurgance like the Houston Astros a few years ago by someone below us right now. Both could still happen, but my money is still on this team fighting to the last day to show they belong at the top.
I was sitting on the couch wathcing Friday night's game and my girlffriend told me to be nice to Jonny when I wrote about the game. She knew I held a spot for Jonny in my top players mindset and would blast him about his play.
Well, I did blast him, but he also did come out on Sunday and show me he still has that fire and ability to produce and succeed on this squad. For that I am glad he got the message, that he is again fighting for his right to be here. We all know that the Non-Waiver Trade Deadline is closing in on this team. Decisions will be made about players and only the strong will survive the purge.
If Jonny keeps showing that "Pete Rose" hustle, he deserves to still wear the starburst and blue.
Scott Kazmir blasted his teammates the other day about their drive and focus on the team duing this horrible roadtrip. For the record, the Rays went 0-6 on this trip and went from being 5 games ahead of the Boston Red Sox, to looking up at them in the standing.
The losing streak took them out of first place in the AL East. It is a spot they have held for 14 straight days after sweeping the Red Sox at home. During that time, the Rays bats went silient to the tone of hitting .187 during the Cleveland series.
The Rays starting pitching showed holes and breaks in their delivery that had not been seen this season. The Rays starter have been the backbone of this resurgance in the standings. The maturity of the young staff showed the rest of the league that you did not have to have a wily veteran to have a staff fulfill promise and succeed. This starting staff is all under 26 years of age and was playing like a veteran staff before this last road trip.
Getting back to Scott Kazmir. Scott started this game like a man possessed. He seemed to have the weight of the team on his back to end this 6-game losing streak. For such a young age, Kazmir has been the rock on this staff for years.
This season he seemed to have the chance to relax and just pitch instead of have to end losing streaks or put a "W' on the board for the Rays. Kazmir looked out of place early on in the fatc he might have changed his pitching make-up to finally be a pitcher instead of a hurler. It showed in several instances in the game where the old Kazmir might have just blew it by a guy instead of trying to put a pitch in a certain spot.
This got Kazmir in trouble early in the game on a ball hit to B J Upton. Upton misread the break on the ball in the air and tried to catch it over the wrong shoulder. Casey Blake hit a over the plate change-up out to Upton on the play. In the past, Kazmir would not have tried to force that pitch into his routine. Instead he would have fired a knee high fastball just over the edge of the plate for a strikeout.
Kazmir went 6 innings and collected 7 strikeouts on the night. He seemed to go back to the "old" Kaz and fire them in there after his slider was not breaking well for him. Kazmir threw 104 pitches, and probably took himself out of any pitching in the All Star game on Tuesday.
The AL skipper. Terry Francona will probably only use Kazmir now if he needs a late inning guy after all his other troops have hit the mound.
The Rays only managed 3 hits on Sunday against the Indians. The Rays were rewarded in the 2nd inning by Cleveland for their patient manner at the plate. In the 2nd inning, Indian starter Jeremy Sowers had some critical control problems.
The problems included a balk to move Gomes into scoring position. Gomes stealing 3rd a few plays later, and then 4 straight walks to put the Rays up 1-0 in the game. Sowers continued to struggle in the 3rd with Carlos Pena lining a single to rightfield, then Gomes again walking for the Rays.
Shawn Riggans came on and popped a single to put the Rays up 2-0 and collect his 16th RBI of the year. That would be the last of the scoing for the Rays on Sunday as the Indians normally inept reliever shut the Rays down from the 3rd inning on in the contest.
The Rays had 14 strikeouts on Sunday giving them 694 strikeouts for the year. That ranks them first in the AL, but 8th in the majors this year.
On Wed and Thursday of this week, I will be reviewing the preseason blogs listing the "Top 10 " things I thought the Rays needed to do to be successful in 2008. Since they are travel days and no games are scheduled, it just felt like thr gith time to see how the Rays have faired on my preseason list.
I look forward to giving the positive stats and results of the first half, and also reporting the pitfalls that might still be in front of this squad.
Have a great time watching the Home Run Derby tonight. I am personally picking the Rangers' Josh Hamilton to win it all tonight. I think he is just having that kind of year you just want to sit back and watch, knowing he deserves it all.
If I had to take a dark-horse, or someone who might surprise us all, I am going to go with the Philles' Chase Utley to take afew into the dark night and maybe be the upset in this contest.


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The Jewish Naturalization Act 1753 was an Act of Parliament (26 Geo. 2, c. 26) of the Parliament of Great Britain, which received Royal Assent on 7 July 1753 but was repealed in 1754 (27 Geo 2, c. 1) due to widespread opposition to its provisions.[1]
During the Jacobite rising of 1745, the Jews had shown particular loyalty to the government. Their chief financier, Sampson Gideon, had strengthened the stock market, and several of the younger members had volunteered in the corps raised to defend London. Possibly as a reward, Henry Pelham in 1753 brought in the Jew Bill of 1753, which allowed Jews to become naturalized by application to Parliament. It passed the Lords without much opposition, but on being brought down to the House of Commons, the Tories made a great outcry against this "abandonment of Christianity", as they called it. The Whigs, however, persisted in carrying out at least one part of their general policy of religious toleration, and the bill was passed and received the royal assent (26 Geo. II., cap. 26).
German Jews[edit]
While the Sephardim chiefly congregated in London as the centre of international commerce, Jews immigrating from Germany and Poland settled for the most part in the seaports of the south and west, such as Falmouth, Plymouth, Liverpool, Bristol, etc., as pawnbrokers and small dealers. From these centres it became their custom to send out hawkers every Monday with packs to the neighbouring villages; and in this way connections were made with some of the inland towns, in which they began to settle, as Canterbury, Chatham, and Cambridge, not to mention Manchester and Birmingham. Traders of this type, while not of such prominence as the larger merchants of the capital, came in closer touch with English life; and may have helped to allay some of the prejudice which had been manifested so strongly during 1753.
See also[edit]
- History of the Jews in England
- History of the Jews in England (1066–1290)
- Edict of Expulsion
- History of the Marranos in England
- Resettlement of the Jews in England
- Menasseh Ben Israel (1604–1657)
- Influences on the standing of the Jews in England
- Emancipation of the Jews in the United Kingdom
- Early English Jewish literature
- Rothschild family
- History of the Jews in Scotland
- ^ Williams, Hywel (2005). Cassell's Chronology of World History. Weidenfeld & Nicolson. p. 316. ISBN 0-304-35730-8.
Further reading[edit]
- David S. Katz, Philo-Semitism and the Readmission of the Jews to England, 1603-1655 (Oxford: Oxford University Press, 1982)
- David S. Katz, The Jews in the History of England, 1485-1850 (Oxford: Oxford University Press, 1994)
- Rabin, Dana Y. "The Jew Bill of 1753: Masculinity, virility, and the nation." Eighteenth-century studies 39.2 (2006): 157-171.
External links[edit]
- England-related articles in the Jewish Encyclopedia


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This is an in-depth review of the manual focus Zeiss Distagon T* 35mm f/2.0 ZF.2, a second generation 35mm f/2 prime lens from Zeiss for Nikon and Canon mounts. The lens samples I tested were for the Nikon F mount, although you can get the same lens for the Canon EF mount. The Zeiss 35mm f/2.0 ZF.2 is a professional-grade fixed wide-angle lens targeted at enthusiasts and professionals that need high quality optics for different types of photography, including landscape, architecture, portrait and astrophotography. Similar to other Zeiss prime lenses, the lens is designed to work on both FX and DX sensor cameras (equivalent field of view of approx 52.5mm on DX) and yields amazing clarity and contrast throughout the frame.
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This is an in-depth review of the Zeiss Distagon T* 35mm f/1.4 ZF.2 lens, a manual focus prime lens for the Nikon F mount. The same lens exists in "ZE" version for the Canon mount, which shares identical optical design, but with a slightly different body design (no aperture ring). I had a chance to test the Zeiss 35mm f/1.4 when evaluating other 35mm lenses, specifically the new Sigma 35mm f/1.4 and the Samyang 35mm f/1.4. Having already reviewed the Nikon 35mm f/1.4G and the Zeiss Distagon T* 35mm f/2 ZF.2 lenses in the past, I wanted to cover most of the modern 35mm lenses for the Nikon F mount. After this and the upcoming Nikon 18-35mm review, I am planning to also cover the Nikon 35mm f/1.8G DX lens, along with two additional older Nikkor lenses – the 35mm f/2D and the 35mm f/1.4 AIS, which will pretty much complete the 35mm prime selection for the Nikon mount.


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A student project sorts tweets by sentiment and puts them on a radio.
Mark McKeague, a student at Queen's University Belfast, has invented a radio that tunes in to and broadcasts messages posted on the social-networking site Twitter. In addition, the tweets are sorted by sentiment, such as happy or sad, based on their content. McKeague, who studies music technology, has created an interactive version of this radio twitter that allows people to listen to messages posted on the website in real time.
"I came up with the idea when thinking about the amount of information that is being broadcast on the internet, through numerous social networks and personal sites," said McKeague in a press interview. "There is so much information being broadcast and most of it goes unread and unnoticed. I wanted to find a new way to use this information."
McKeague found a radio when he was home for Christmas and liked its old-fashioned style and feel. He took it apart and added an Arduino microcontroller, commonly used in DIY electronics projects, that picks up on the radio's tuning dial. He added a connection to the radio's speakers and wrote software to download tweets and send them to the radio. See a video of the project here:


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Before I get to the good news, I just wanted to thank everyone who sent me kindness yesterday. While not getting invited really felt like a slap in the face, it is certainly not the end of the world, by any means.
Now I'll be seeing the movie for the first time with my friends, in a regular theatre, with a "real" audience, which will be cool.
The good news: a few months back, Chris DiBona approached me, and asked me if I'd be interested in joining the Board of Advisors for a new game company he was forming.
I said yes, and I've managed to be useful already, which is cool. Their first game is a MMORPG called Rekonstruction.
Anyhow, the press release went out today, and I thought I'd pimp it.
96 thoughts on "…and a little good news"
Perhaps what I recently realized will be of value to you. It finally occurred to me that what I do for a living is not what I'll be remembered for by the people who matter. One day, in the distant future when you're gone, the marker on your grave won't say Wil Wheaton, "TV's Wesley Crusher", it will probably say something like, "devoted husband, father, brother, son, friend". What more could one hope for in a life? You've got something worth more than all the movies ever made; family and friends.
When we allow others to make us feel less than we are, we're saying that their opinions about us matter more than our own. Not true, my friend! Being hurt is one thing — you're entitled. Just don't allow people whose opinions you don't even respect affect how you feel about yourself. Way to bounce back.
The future is online gaming. Just watching my 12 year old nephew play Starcraft for 10 hours straight online tells me that.
Cool that the place will be in my neck of the woods (SF, Bay Area). Let me know if you're hiring for someone to Microwave Twinkies or to massage your ego. I sure we can arrange something after that last big PAX movie paycheck.
P.S. I don't play a lot of the recent Online games, but when I did briefly work for Sega Phantasy Star Online blew me away!!! Check it out sometime if you haven't already.
K. Enough already. Congrats! -
congrualations on the new game company!
I'm glad you're feeling better.
Like I said before after you left the show I stopped watching it, so did alot of fans.
Just goes to show you how much we liked watching you.
Anyway congrats to you.
Oh yeah I live in wisconsin, do you ever think you'd come here?
Give my love to your family and that encludes your mom, dad and the rest of the clan.
"Nanny rasberries Will"
sharon nanny -
Hey Wil! I haven't been able to get online in a few days and I just got all caught up on your blog.
Oh man did my heart sink when i read about the premiere. That was so terrible to not be included. You're such a great person, you deserve only good things and not stupid crap like that.
I'm happy to see that things turned around… congrats on your appointment at Damage Studios!!
Frannie -
Ooooo…. the game sounds very cool. Wheeee! =D
Good to hear about the game co. Damn it, make sure they write an X11/*nix) version, eh? Yes, Linux geeks WILL buy software, especially an awesome game. Hell, I'd even playtest the thing, and I think gaming peaked with Commander Keen! My boy, now, that's a gamer . . .
Thumper -
NEWS FLASH: Just saw the Nemesis screening. Wil/Wesley DOES appear in the movie; he's in the wedding scenes in the opener, on the left side of the wedding table, in Starfleet dress uniform.
No speaking parts, though.
Wil Wheaton is credited as "Wesley Crusher" in the end credits, at the bottom of the cast credit list. -
Here's the link to that Houston Chronicle interview of Brent Spiner mentioned by G.o.P December 10, 2002 11:21 AM.
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Just saw the News Flash above. Congratulations, Wil! At least we get to see you in the movie.
And I'm still sending you the good vibes. -
Hey Wil, Congrats on the game thing! I'm not much into gaming (even if I am an engineer) – but that sounds very cool.
Have fun! -
Good on ya, Wil. Good news indeed!
So this is just one step closer to loosing your monkeys and eventual world domination eh? Good for you Wil!
Seriously though, Congrats on the Board of Advisors, that must be a lot of fun when you guys get together. Maybe you could drop us a few hints of games that get the Green light but haven't been started yet, like with Rekonstruction. Anyways, it's time to start work. Later man. -
Hey Wil,
There I was, trying to wake up this morning and I said to myself, "you know, I havn't checked up on my pal, Wil, in a long time. Lets see what he is up to." Yeah, sometimes I really do talk to myself outloud. But anyway at the top of the page were my two favorite things. Thongs and Games. No, I dont wear thongs, but I looked to see if you had some hot Hooters girl modelling one. Imagine the dissappointment when there was no pic to be found. If I may plug myself right here .. I have beta tested many games in the past including Anarchy Online and both of the Asheron's Call MMORPGs. I would love to do the same for Rekonstruction. If I say, "Uncle Willy said I can play" will that get me in when the time comes? hehe -
I've been reading for awhile, but after yesterday's and today's post wanted to comment. I hate sounding like a fortune cookie but in my experience there is always something good to balance the bad… I guess the bad is just there to make us appreciate the good things. I'm sorry about the "oversight" re: the premiere… but in the end I think you are much better off being surrounded by friends and really enjoying yourself and the film.
As for the new game co venture… Best of Luck and by all means, have FUN!! Continued good thoughts and support your way -
Wil- Maybe a good thing you're NOT in the movie too much. I just read Harry Knowles review, and the nicest thing he said about it was that it totally sucked.
No offense to anyone here who's a huge Next Generation fan, but Nemesis is no Khan. Entertaining as hell, one of the best Next Generation movies, but still… not Khan. Don't think they can get that good again. But, then again, I suppose that is why they call it "opinion".
Hey Wil, sucks about the premiere and cameo getting cut. What? They could get you AND Patrick Stewart's big bald beautiful head in the same frame or something?
Ahhh, to heck with it.
And big congrats on the new gaming venture. And for being "rather remarkable"! Hehehe.
Rock on! -
Uncle Willy, I'm confused. How come people say you are in the movie, speaking or not, and are listed in the credits but not invited to the premier? That doesn't make sense.
It takes a small man to say one thing and never mean to follow it through. It takes a big man to take this in his stride (even when it hurts) and be able to get on with things and not let it deter him. Good on you Wil.
Remember one of the best meanings of life: Be happy and contented with what you have, but never afraid to dream and see what it brings you. -
Hey Wil…
Well, the sting from a slap in the face inevitably goes away. At least you can look forward to your new venture. B^)
And hey, just think, watching the ST movie in a real theatre with real people and annoying the real crap outta them…hey that should be fun! Just remember, when they finally crash the ship for the final time, yell to the geeks in the front row, "TIME TO MOVE OUT OF YOUR PARENT'S BASEMENT! IT'S OVER! REALLY!"
Now could you do that at some big premiere? Of course not? And what kind of movie going experience would it be without your feet sticking to the floors and people trying to keep their kids in their seats through most of it? It's all in the atmosphere man…it's all in the atmosphere…
Madd Luv You Big Pimp! -
Congrats Wil. That's really cool.
On another topic… There is something to be said about seeing movies with your friends and the masses. If it is a good audience then you get the benefit of all the positive energy they bring to the showing…
Shan -
Might be a bit late, but we were talking about you on fametracker wil, and this is what one fan had to say regarding nemesis:
"It annoys me that Wil Wheaton isn't in any of the movies. I realize they can't age progress him quite the way they can the other characters, but please! Or at least some explanation as to where he is. His damn mom is still there. Is he traversing the universe with the interdimensional traveler guy who told Picard the kid was one genius in a million?"
thought you might get a slight chuckle out of that one…
excellent news about rekonstruction, by the way and all the best for the holidays…
nikki -
Some asshole posted earlier. Sign [email protected] up for all the spam you can. I've always thought that Rick Berman's an asshole since he's just generally whored out the franchise, and fucked over Gene's vision. Now it turns out he's a stereotypical Hollywood grassfucking cockmongrel. I'm sorry to say that I won't not see the movie and eventually buy the DVD in protest, I'm too much of a fanboy for that, but I will happily pirate it, without the guilt that I would otherwise have.
((re: yesterday's post: i'm surprised to read at how consistently poorly you've been treated by the star trek people. this isn't gene's vision, by a longshot.))
BUT, you're consistently being treated sweetly by the fans, which i'm sure more than makes up for it. I'm sure Gene would approve. after all, you can't always solve the past, but you can damn well ride on the benefits of it.
fuck Berman, the rest of the cast views you as family, and they really enjoy being with you. He can't change that, and when they find out why you didn't come to the premiere, they'll obviously think less of him, if they don't already.
the bastard's gonna be real lonely in his egomaniacal position. -
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I remember watching NextGen as a kid, I'm 21 now and though I'm a bit younger than you, I totally identified with Wesley and still do. Whenever I felt critically about the character (and I did at times) I always knew it was the writers' fault and not yours, because very few actors have the privilege of input into their own character. I loved the way your character developed in later years. Is there any "extended universe" stuff (books, games, etc.) to explain whatever happened with Wesley and the Traveler?
Your website is awesome, I have so many new insights now into you, the entertainment industry, and the Star Trek franchise. I find myself wondering if Mr. Berman is all he's cracked up to be. I'll always be a fan of Braga and Piller though.
Going to see Nemesis this Saturday, though after reading the review on http://www.aintitcool.com , you may be glad that you are not a part of it. Though if you are on the DVD I will definitely buy it.
Have you heard of Peter David's book "Imzadi" ? Best Star Trek book ever. Wesley has a cool role in it as a captain which is pretty neat. He's definitely still viable as a character in the Star Trek universe — by being linked up with the Traveler he has the potential to appear in any future production, though I guess that more up to the production staff than anyone else.
As of now I don't feel comfortable leaving my email for some reason, but I'll email this to you as well. I left your email address in the post thingy, I think you said somewhere that was okay…
Jeremy -
Hey, Wil. Didn't catch that yesterday (Finals week) but thought I'd send some love today.
You rock and they suck, and that's all there is to it.
Hugs! -
First time poster here. Nemisis. I don't get it. Maybe it is just the trailers but it's better to cameo than to be faulted for a train wreck.
I'll probably just be watching LoTR.
Now, if you could get an appearance as your great-great-great-whatever grand father in a prequel where you get to get down with the female vulcan science officer during that sonic shower scene… I'd pay to see that.
If Shatner can do it… so can you bubba. -
Dear Wil:
Getting left off the Premiere-just as bad as not getting picked for Kickball/softball teams or your classmates birthday party-it hurts only until
you realize the jerks aren't cool enough to carry your ice!
I hope you have fun at the screening today-have some Raisinets on me! -
Wil: Completley and utterly off-topic, but you really should get around to getting a picture of yourself up at the IMDB
Wil, This is BIG… and I mean B I G. As a *nix admin and beliver in Free Sofeware I can't wait to see where this all goes. Again congrats my friend, keep us posted.
As always,
Rock On!
Cyber Monkey -
This has probably been mentioned, but take a look at this, Harry Knowles' review: http://linux10985.dn.net/display.cgi?id=14008. Now, I doubt you're really dying to hear such blatant disregard for a film you acted in, but from what I'm hearing so far (and judging by his previous work), Berman isn't worth your time or your grief–he's a talentless hack who should never have been allowed to shoot anything other than a TV show. Cheer up man, your better off without the prick.
If I were you, I would have called Rick Berman myself and said, Remember the deal?? Well, FUCK YOU. Believe me we want to see your part in the movie…..Rick Berman sucks and he should be cast out. I would throw Majel Barrett Rodenberry in charge of Star Trek. I like her.
He's an "Even Steven"!
Go going, Wil.
In the newspaper yesterday I saw a photo of Patrick Stewart at the premiere and felt a pang of sadness. Shafting people is not cool.
But now there's good news. This makes me happy. None of THEM are on the board of advisors of a new game company. They can kiss your board-member ass.
One more thing for your resume.
Wil seems to like acquiring new titles. -
Yup, it's me again. I'm gonnabe around for a while no matter how bad most people are gonna hate me and my comments. Wil man, you have a lot of nice comments so you probably don't mind having someone like me around. My department is to tell it to you straight man, without the sugar coating. First of all, I think it's cool that you do your own site. Second, I know it's because you're a lame ass. If you were actually doing good, you wouldn't have time to do this website. You will hopefully eventually look forward to my posts.
Yada yada, lots of happiness is being sent your way from everyone. Not me. Why? because I know you're not where you want to be professionally. You have to chase after it dude. Hard. No more posts about your friend's gaming company, and no more conventions dude. Believe me when I tell you your trekkie fans will forgive you if you're chasing something more down. Wil, set some goals man. Give yourself a time limit to have achieved some particular acting goals. This is YOUR career dude. You are the only one who can make this shit happen. Be honest, you're not doing as much as you could be. MAKE IT HAPPEN.
Talk to you soon,
Peace -
Just got my autographed picture from wil wheaton. Thanks a lot Wil, it's fantastic.
peace. -
Right on! Out of the frying pan and into the AC for once! Sounds like a good deal, Wil! Just make sure your friend doesn't let his gaming company get bought up by Micro$oft. That would just… *shudders*…
Hiya Wil, as I'm sure you've already seen the movie, I just wanted to congratulate you on your scenes at the wedding reception I thought I had read here that all of your parts were cut, but there you were at the table during Picard's speech, and socializing (with a Bolian I believe) during the dance, and even wearing Starfleet formal dress with an ensign pip.
Hey Will, I know this is a bit late to be chiming in. I was never crazy about the Wesley character, but you sound like a great guy and I love your web site. Star Trek is an aging franchise and you are a young guy. The best revenge is to move on and be hugely successful at the other things you love doing. Move on guy, I'm sure you will be great. I can't believe you cranked out a book just like that. I can't tell you how many times I've tried and failed. Keep on keeping on bud.
Tim -
Well, I just saw Nemesis tonight, and was totally peeved.
At least we got a chance to see wes/you, even if there wasn't any dialogue involved.
Good to see you, though… -
This is a it off-topic, but relating to the title of your parent post.
It is good news indeed that you are not really associated with that piece of sci-fi garbage known as 'Nemesis.'
I saw it Friday night with my ex-girlfriend, and she asked me 'was it supposed to be that bad?" as well as "where was wil?"
I mean, that was Patrick's movie, with a few other characters thrown in for good measure. Made for a boring movie… and… ramming speed? Puhlease! -
so, i wasn't too sure about the game… but now that i have read the summary via the link… i think that i'm in… i'm like excited to play 'god' in a computer game…
… buddha knows i can't play 'god' in my own stupid life… **sigh**
anyway… thank you for the super swank site. and thanks for being on the screensavers. that was righteous.
swing on, brother… and long live the fifth force.
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Keep slanging the dope commentaries on Arena and when are we going to see you play some Counterstrike? Peace
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How come no arena you quit that fat basterd of a co-host sucks.
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My bad on the last post the co-host and his buddy suck you where on the ball on the play by play especialy on the mech and the cs matches.
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17 December, 2013
Economic momentum building as plan on track
The Government's programme to build a faster-growing economy with more jobs and rising incomes is delivering positive results, Finance Minister Bill English says.
The Half-Year Economic and Fiscal Update, issued today, forecasts a relatively strong upturn, with economic growth reaching 3.6 per cent in 2015 and the unemployment rate falling.
"While the recovery gathers momentum, the global environment still remains uncertain," Mr English says. "In this environment, it is important to maintain clear and credible economic and fiscal settings, as this is the best way to create new jobs, raise incomes and help families to get ahead."
The latest forecasts show the Government posting a modest operating surplus before gains and losses of $86 million in 2014/15 – similar to the $75 million surplus forecast in Budget 2013.
Surpluses are then forecast to increase to $1.7 billion and $3.1 billion respectively in the following two years. Debt is forecast to fall, with net core Crown debt expected to peak at 26.5 per cent of GDP in 2014/15, before falling to 16.9 per cent of GDP in 2019/20.
"The Government remains committed to responsible long-term fiscal management," Mr English says. "Improving public sector performance will assist in ongoing spending restraint beyond 2014/15, so we can pay down debt in dollar terms from 2016/17 and build a buffer against future shocks.
"We have a lot of work ahead to make the forecasts and projections a reality. The Government is this year borrowing a net $78 million on average every week and, in dollar terms, net debt will peak at $64.5 billion in 2015/16.
"It is also important to avoid the mistakes of the mid-2000s, when large increases in government spending and a booming housing market drove up interest rates and the exchange rate and eroded productivity."
At the same time as getting its own finances in order, the Government is continuing to address New Zealand's significant economic challenges, including a sustained rebalancing towards those sectors of the economy that compete internationally.
"A broad range of targeted microeconomic reforms currently underway, through the Business Growth Agenda, will help lift New Zealand's productivity and competitiveness.
"Since mid-2009, the tradeables sector has grown by 11.1 per cent, after going into recession in 2005. In the same period, the non-tradeables sector has grown by 6.6 per cent.
"This is a good start, but successful rebalancing will require consistent and positive change over several years," Mr English says.
The New Zealand economy continued to expand through 2013, growing at 2.5 per cent in the year to June – despite the severe drought which significantly restricted growth in the first half of 2013. This was among the higher annual growth rates among developed countries.
"Signs are that the pace of growth has picked up appreciably in the second half of 2013, and the Half-Year Update shows the economy expanding at 3.6 per cent over the year to March 2015, and then at an average of 2.3 per cent over the following three years."
Mr English says New Zealand is well placed compared to most countries.
"On average, wages are increasing faster than inflation, business confidence is at its highest level since 1999 and the terms of trade remain high. There are over 53,000 more people employed now than a year ago, and the unemployment rate is dropping as the economy gathers strength."
Budget 2014 will continue the Government's priorities for this term: responsibly managing its own finances and returning to surplus; pushing ahead with wide-ranging microeconomic reforms to create a more productive and competitive economy; driving better results and better value for money from public services; and supporting the rebuilding of Christchurch.
"The Half-Year Update confirms the Government's economic programme is working by laying the foundations for a stronger economy, sustainable jobs and higher incomes," Mr English says. "New Zealand is well-placed to take advantage of the many opportunities available over the next few years and to withstand global shocks when they come our way."
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It's only a matter of time until the Strikeforce heavyweight roster is completely dissolved and in the latest step towards making that happen, the UFC has opted to sign undefeated heavyweight prospect Shane Del Rosario.
Shane's manager announced the news this morning but did not indicate when the talented California based fighter will make his debut.
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Nice i have seen this guy fight a few times. Hes got real good muay thai and sick BJJ too. He put a guy in an omoplotta!