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Economic growth in Asia and the Pacific will only translate into more and better jobs for women when legislative, economic, and social reforms are introduced.
Date: 22 April 2014
- What can be done to make more jobs available to women across Asia and the Pacific?
- How can education reduce the gender gap?
- Are gender divisions in domestic labor hampering women from succeeding in the workplace?
- How can governments tap women's potential for employment without having them leave their homes?
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- Women in the Workplace: Breaking through Asia's Glass Ceiling
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Sylvia Inciong: Good afternoon and welcome to today's ADB live chat, "Women at Work – Breaking through Asia's Glass Ceiling". I am Sylvia Inciong of ADB's Department of External Relations and I will be your moderator for today's live chat.
I'm joined today by Imrana Jalal, Senior Social Development Specialist on Gender at ADB and Nelien Haspels who is a Senior Specialist on Gender and Women Workers Issues of the International Labour Organization (ILO) in Bangkok.
Our discussions will focus on, but will not be limited to, the five joint publications of ADB and ILO, which analyzed and made suggestions for improving gender equality in the labor markets in Cambodia, Kazakhstan and the Philippines. The publications also examined global best practices in law and social and economic policies, which have helped encourage greater equality in the workforce.
I am delighted to open the discussions to our online community.
Imrana Jalal: Hello. This is Imrana signing in from ADB and am looking forward to chatting and hearing your views!
Nelien Haspels: Hi. Welcome everyone. This is Nelien Haspels from the International Labour Organization (ILO). I look after gender equality and women workers' issues in East and Southeast Asia. I am signing in from the ILO Bangkok Office.
Swaraj Kumar Nath: Good afternoon. This is Swaraj, former Director-General, Civil Society Organizations (CSO), and India. Why is it that the Government does not introduce half-time work for women who cannot work on a full-day basis due to other social responsibilities and similarly introduce school hours starting from mid-day for girls who cannot attend classes during morning?
Imrana Jalal: Hi Swaraj. Yes, half-day work for women is one option especially since women are constrained by child care responsibilities. In Cambodia, the unpaid work gap between women and men is 3.5 hr/day. In Kazakhstan, this gap is 2.7 hr/day and in the Philippines, women provide 84% of all child care in the family.
These household responsibilities also lead to significant gender discrimination of women in the labor market, as employers prefer male workers without family responsibilities, above women who might get pregnant or have children. So, compensating women for sharing the bulk of these responsibilities is an option to consider.
Joanna: Is there a typical Asian issue or sets of issues when it comes to discrimination against women in the workplace? Or is the situation in Asia more or less comparable to the rest of the world?
Imrana Jalal: Hi Joanna. In our study on gender inequality in the labor market, we found what we are calling seven gender gaps or deficits. These are (1)the labor force participation rate; (2) human capital; (3) the unpaid domestic and care work burden; (4) employment rate; (5) share of vulnerable employment; (6) decent work; and (7) social protection.
Although some gender gaps have been reduced, women still suffer persistent gender deficits. Although these findings are specifically applicable to the Philippines, Cambodia, and Kazakhstan, their applicability is throughout Asia when you think about it!
I think that there are many things in common between Asia and the rest of the world.
Joanna: Which one of these seven gender gaps should be prioritized in terms of action to be taken to tackle gender inequality in the labor market?
Imrana Jalal: Other studies (e.g., from The World Bank) also show that these gender gaps persist throughout the globe regardless of whether it is the developing or developed societies. The gaps in the developed world may be narrower but they are still gaps which shouldn't be there in a gender equal world.
In addition, it is not possible to prioritize the gender gaps as they are interconnected and interdependent. Advancement in one promotes advancement in another. Countries may make choices based on the priorities of women, e.g., in Kazakhstan, one important priority appears to be child care. The same is valid for the Philippines where women do not find jobs because of their family responsibilities. In Cambodia, women need better access to decent and productive jobs, for example, in the public sector. Currently, they are only 13% of the civil service. In all three countries, action is needed to reduce vulnerable employment, so each should choose their priorities but women need to be consulted about these.
Marjorie Santibañes: Could you please give examples on how labor divisions (on gender) are actually hampering women in succeeding in the workplace?
Nelien Haspels: Hi Marjorie. One of the main constraints is access to work and discrimination against women upon recruitment. Many employers prefer to recruit men because their idea is that women are not real workers and think about their families all the time when at work. This is of course a gender stereotype but still seriously affects women's chances at a decent job.
Poornima: Any particular reason for selecting Cambodia, Kazakhstan, and the Philippines for the gender equality and labor market study?
Imrana Jalal: Hi Poornima. We chose these countries to provide a comparative analysis and because each of the countries represent a different, unique, and interesting historical, political, economic and gender context. For example, Kazakhstan would provide an interesting comparator to the Philippines and Cambodia given that it was a former Soviet country in which gender equality appeared to be given significant priority during the Soviet era.
We also wanted to see if that equality continued post-Soviet era. The Philippines was another interesting choice, as it appears very high on the Gender Equality Indexes but it has a low labor market participation of women, high share of vulnerable work, and women do 84% of household/care work.
Why the anomalies?
Cambodia has a high labor force participation rate (LFPR) for women yet low prevalence of decent work. So these choices were interesting choices. Despite the different contexts mentioned, the same trends are revealed throughout most of Asia, beyond the three countries.
Alden: How does Asia fare with other regions in this regard? I understand that the unique cultures of Asia and the diversity of religion play a major role in this matter.
Nelien Haspels: Hi Alden. Culture and religion influence gender norms for sure and play a role in determining whether women can go out to work or are confined to the home. This is true in Asia as elsewhere. However, Asia is also a very dynamic region and ideas about men and women and what they can do are changing rapidly between generations.
Swaraj Kumar Nath: Is there any system of crop insurance in Cambodia or in the Philippines? Is it a fact that due to failure of agri-crops and absence of crop insurance, girl children are being sold?
Nelien Haspels: In the country studies, the researchers did not come across crop insurance schemes and the link with human trafficking. However, human trafficking is a problem wherever there are families in poverty and for this reason, the Cambodian government has a comprehensive anti-trafficking program in the tourism sector.
Michaela: What is the gender wage gap in the three countries covered in the study, and why do women on the average earn less than men?
Imrana Jalal: Hi Michaela. In the three countries, women's annual earnings amount to 71% of men's earnings. The main reasons for the gender wage gap are related to the discrimination that women face in the labor market, and the overall gender inequality in society. Because of this, they often can only find jobs in vulnerable employment, as unpaid family workers, or as own account workers; in temporary jobs; jobs in sectors with low pay, low levels, and lack social security; and jobs with difficult working conditions (such as domestic work, street vending, garment workers on the assembly line). Alternatively, women opt for part-time work or leave the paid labor market for some years to look after the family.
In addition, many Asian labor markets also informally divide up jobs into "women's jobs and men's jobs". There are more "men's jobs" available than women's jobs especially if we look at decent jobs such as in the public sector and at management levels. Where men and women are found in the same sector, such as paid domestic work, male domestic workers like security guards and drivers earn much more that female domestic workers who look after the household and care for people.
Swaraj Kumar Nath: It is said that Cambodia has high LFPR. It sounds good. But has anyone studied from a gender perspective, the living conditions of women especially working for export processing zones?
Nelien Haspels: Yes, the LFPR is high for women and men in Cambodia compared to other countries in Asia and also the Philippines and Kazakhstan. However, it is the quality of employment that is of concern and in particular for women. Women often predominate in export processing zones (EPZs), for example, in the Philippines and in Indonesia, or generally in labor intensive industries such as in the garment factories in Cambodia. It is vital to regulate labor relations in labor intensive manufacturing industries and ensure that minimum wage legislation and the freedom to organize are available to workers.
Alden: In the countries you mentioned, are women discriminated more than gays or homosexuals?
Nelien Haspels: Discrimination of gays or discrimination on the ground of sexual identity is only slowly being recognized in many countries in Asia. For example, ILO research on the employment situation of lesbians, gays, transgenders, and bisexuals (LGTBs) in Thailand show that they can work only in very few occupations considered suitable for them, especially if they do not hide their sexual identity. However, to say that they are more of less discriminated against women is not so interesting. Many groups face labor market discrimination. Many migrant women also face discrimination on multiple grounds like sex and race. It is important to analyze and then address all these forms, as societies and labor markets realize that it limits human potential and thereby productivity.
Guest: What is ADB doing in its own projects to promote women as employees, entrepreneurs or skilled workers?
Imrana Jalal: ADB has a gender policy and target for gender mainstreaming in its loans/investments. About 45% of loans must be gender mainstreamed. This means that we must have a gender action plan attached to the loan project which has direct gender benefits for women. These generally include jobs for women arising straight out of the project (e.g., construction jobs) or which will lead to jobs for women later on.
ADB has created thousands of jobs for women in construction and infrastructure. The technical vocational education and training (TVET) sector is one sector where ADB is investing in heavily. We have targets for scholarships for women/girls in TVET and also targets for jobs post TVET in the project gender action plan.
Karen: Hi Imrana. Your answer about ADB's activities is an interesting one. You mention that ADB has created thousands of jobs in construction but you also mentioned this notion of "women's" jobs and "men's" jobs. Are ADB's jobs on construction sites meaningful, or are women basically sweeping and picking stones?
Imrana Jalal: Hi Karen. The jobs are those of the companies that the borrower/country hires to acquit the government contracts. We don't hire women or men directly. However, it is more the money in women's pockets, which contributes to women's economic empowerment. We try to promote sound labor practices including equal pay for equal work. Our gender action plans try to upgrade women's skills and livelihood opportunities for the future. Our best bet are TVET opportunities and scholarships which will lead to less gender segregation in the labor market.
Bart: Hi, Nelien and Imrana. This is Bart Édes, chair of ADB's Social Development and Poverty Community of Practice. The topic you are addressing is "Women at Work: Breaking through Asia's Glass Ceiling." In the light of the slow progress in breaking through that ceiling, do you believe that Asian and Pacific countries should mandate female representation in corporate boardrooms and public bodies? In France, 40% of executive board members of the largest publicly traded companies will be female by 2016. By that same year, 30% of corporate board members in the Netherlands will have to be female, or companies that fall short of the goal must prepare a plan on how they will get there. For nearly two decades, Finland has required that 40% of those serving on indirectly elected public bodies must be female. Are these European practices transferable to one or more countries in Asia/Pacific? If so, which ones?
Imrana Jalal: Hi Bart. I am a steadfast believer in temporary special measures for women which must include time bound targets, as part of affirmative action measures. Quotas have led to significant improvements in the numbers of women in national legislatures and elsewhere. I do agree with targets for women on corporate boards. In fact, it might be marginally easier in Asia given the dynastic tendencies of corporations. Mckinsey, Grant Thornton and other organizations have shown the links between more women on boards, and greater profits and the bottom line. Why not Asia and the Pacific? Both Viet Nam and India have shown that more women on corporate boards have led to better performance.
Sukti Dasgupta: There is an increasing commitment to gender equality in the global and national levels, which however, does not get adequately translated into decent work for women at the local level, and individual employer's decisions to hire women. Often, we see that when women's labor force participation rises, their unemployment rate does too. Some of it has to do with macroeconomic issues of low rate of job creation, skills mismatch, etc., but hiring decisions are also influenced by perceptions of women's ability, commitment, cost (maternity benefits), etc. Advocacy helps. Are there good examples here we can learn from?
Nelien Haspels: Yes, Sukti, you are so right. It's the mindsets of people that need to change, of male and female employers, and of the men and women at the work floor. Overall, a good example of advocacy is the work that is done by an increasing number of individual companies and employers/organizations which try to attract talents irrespective of the sex of the worker. Another good example of advocacy is the turnaround on taking action against sexual harassment at the workplace. Some 20 years ago, it was not talked about and not acknowledged. Today, almost all countries in the region have legislated against it or are taking practical workplace action.
Wilma: Hi, I am Wilma Rojas of ADB's Central West Asia Regional Department (CWRD). Thanks Imrana and Nelien. For conceptual clarity, could you define what you mean by "decent jobs" for women?
Nelien Haspels: Hi Wilma. Decent jobs stands for: access to work that provides a productive income, respect for workers' rights at the workplaces, access to safe work and social security, and the ability to have one's voice heard and interest taken into account through representation.
Poornima: This question is related to one of Nelien's earlier responses regarding the discrimination against women upon recruitment and Imrana's response on "women's and men's job". If the employers do not perceive women as real workers, then why women are predominantly recruited for certain types of jobs? Apart from the social, cultural, and religious norms, what other factors have contributed towards this?
Nelien Haspels: Another factor is the gender stereotype that exists in society and the labor market about men's and women's physical and mental capabilities, i.e., men are preferred as managers and women are selected for care work or fine manual assembly line work because of their nimble fingers. Of course, women can be equally good managers as men and successful companies know this. One policy measure that is important to tackle is job segregation when boys and girls are studying. Both need to study fields that lead to productive jobs.
Alden: Hi Imrana. In the study you are citing, where you are getting the figures? Is it available online for public viewing?
Imrana Jalal: The series of ADB and ILO five studies on gender and the labor market are already on our website under publications - www.adb.org/gender.
Ivana: Women's issues usually surface during March which is the International Women's Month. How do international organizations such as ILO make a dent in the legislative agenda of governments for women-related concerns?
Imrana Jalal: Hi Ivana. Yes! Did you know that International Women's Day started in the USA at the beginning of the 1900s because a fire broke out in a garment factory which killed many women workers? Such types of accidents are still common if we think of the building collapse and fires in garment factories in Bangladesh. ILO urges all governments to create decent and safe work for women and men alike. It is also important to prohibit all forms of employment discrimination against women, for example - do away with discriminatory job advertisements seeking men only for the many men's jobs that are around, and women only, for the lower quality women's jobs. There also remains a need to take specific measures where gender gaps are pronounced, such as in the case of the gender pay gap and enable all, both male and female workers to balance work and family responsibilities.
Jennifer: Hi Imrana and Nelien. It is interesting that the Philippines appears high on the Gender Equality Index, and has legislation that aims to protect women in the workplace (I'm thinking about the recent Kasambahay Law to ensure that employers contribute to their househelp's Social Security System, Phil Health and Pag-Ibig payments). However, implementation of the law is so lax that it appears to be very ineffective. What do you think is the most practical way to protect and enforce the legal rights of this group of workers in the Philippines?
Imrana Jalal: Hi Jennifer. The Philippines is an interesting case. It has high levels of educated women, has women in the national legislature, and women in government (leading to a relatively high position on the gender inequality index), yet low LFPR which is a mere 49%.
In the Philippines, 31% of working-age women reported that they were not in the labor force in 2012 because of household or family duties, compared to only 3% of men who reported this. Women also provide 84% of the total household time allocated to child care/domestic work.
One answer to the plight of domestic workers is better and stronger labor inspectors who are skilled and empowered to work in this sector to enforce the new law designed to protect domestic workers.
Nelien Haspels: Yes, the Philippines for the most parts have its laws in place to promote gender equality. The ADB-ILO study shows that the big challenge is implementation. With regard to the protection of domestic workers, the Kasambahay Law that was adopted in the Philippines is a major legal breakthrough and can form an example for other countries. Of course, legislation cannot stand alone as it needs to be accompanied by practical policies and measures. For example, we understand that local governments are in charge of implementing the Kasambahay Law at the level where it matters most in the homes where domestic work for others take place. Domestic workers are also organizing with the help from the employers. This organizing work is important. We also need now to hear the voices of the employers of domestic workers so we can work with both parties to ensure a good employment relationship that benefits both groups.
Alden: What are the specific industries in the three countries where women have the highest participation?
Imrana Jalal: Agriculture is still one of the largest sectors of women's employment in all 3 countries, followed by services then industry.
Bart: Swaraj has highlighted the importance of crop insurance, which can mitigate social risks. In the Philippines, fewer than 1 in 10 farmers have crop insurance, with affordability being a major constraint. In the wake of Typhoon Haiyan, the government-owned Philippine Crop Insurance Corporation announced that it would expand in 2014 to provide free policies to 800,000 farmers in the 20 poorest provinces, plus six provinces directly hit by the destructive typhoon.
Swaraj Kumar Nath: The size of informal sector is huge in Asian countries. Cambodia and the Philippines are no exceptions. What problems are faced by women in the informal sector?
Nelien Haspels: Generally, the informal sector is characterized by lack of protective labor and social security laws. Jobs are insecure, people earn little, and usually belong to the dirty, dangerous and demeaning category. Women often predominate in the lower level informal jobs, as unpaid family workers or in micro enterprises that are barely profitable. In addition, they are traditionally responsible for both the unpaid family work and earning money to put the daily bread on the table.
Michaela: Hi Imrana. You mentioned earlier that women are opting for part-time jobs or leaving the labor market to attend to family matters. Because of women's domestic roles in the household and the time required for family care, how can governments tap into women's potential for employment without having them leave their homes?
Imrana Jalal: Women's unpaid work for the family is not recognized and valued sufficiently, either by families or the State. As mentioned, the traditional unequal distribution of unpaid work between men and women in families, and women's added responsibility to earn an income in modern times, to enable households to meet their families' needs, means that there is no level playing field. If women sacrifice decent jobs, independence and financial autonomy to care for children and the aged, and/or must grow/tend subsistence food/livestock as unpaid family workers in agriculture, they should be compensated. They must be compensated first of all within the household, by the sharing of paid and unpaid work, and second, they should share equally in benefits, such as incomes.
Imrana Jalal: Further, it is important to provide state funded care or community supported care, e.g., create paid jobs in child care or pay women to look after people who are old, sick or disabled at home. They did this in Kazakhstan in the Soviet era, and in PR China. But this benefit is rapidly eroding. This is the single most cited reason why women in Kazakhstan are now leaving the paid work force, and why there are so few Filipino women in paid employment.
Some community child care facilities are covered in the publications. For example, the Philippines has set up promising child care services that countries like Cambodia and Kazakhstan could look at.
Sonomi: Hi Imrana and Nelien. Could you list some examples from the three country case studies of how public policies (whether macroeconomic, sector policies, or social protection measures) can provide incentives for the private sector companies to create more decent jobs for women?
Nelien Haspels: Hi Sonomi. It is important to develop sunshine sectors and industries that create productive jobs for women and men alike. Favorable macroeconomic policy for women is about policies that foster labor intensive growth that is gender inclusive. Fiscal incentives would include tax breaks or import duty concessions on raw materials in female-dominated sectors, creating a supportive physical infrastructure such as roads and utilities, and safe travel on them and a facilitating legal and institutional environment, such as one-stop shops for women's microenterprises in rural areas.
Most jobs are in the informal economy and women need to escape the poverty trap of informal income generation, for example, by ensuring that business development and financial services can effectively reach them. In the social protection field, basic health care, including adequate maternity protection and child benefits is vital. Policies to enable workers with family responsibilities to reconcile work and family are also important.
Swaraj Kumar Nath: How will this discussion help in advocacy for gender equality in the countries under study and all Asian countries?
Imrana Jalal: The studies provide data and evidence of why more attention is needed to promote gender equality in the labor market. It's smart economics. The International Monetary Fund (IMF) argues that gender matters for efficiency reasons because of the "misallocation of women's labor as a result of discrimination, social norms, and lack of opportunity which result in economic losses." Numerous studies show that not promoting gender equality cost billions of dollars in lost opportunities.
Swaraj Kumar Nath: How will women be compensated for their unpaid work? Mere introduction of law will not do.
Nelien Haspels: The first thing to do is not so much compensating women for the unpaid work thereby keeping the traditional gender division of labor. It is more promising to redistribute the paid and the unpaid labor and the benefits thereof more equally within families. It goes slow but men in modern economies everywhere are taking up household and caring duties. A help in making such a mindset change happen is to recognize unpaid labor in national systems of account, and to show the market value of unpaid care work. Finally, states and employers can promote family-friendly workplaces for both fathers and mothers.
Marjorie Santibañez: I am wondering how gender divisions in domestic labor hamper women from succeeding in the workplace? Isn't it supposed to be the other way around?
Juliana: Could you please provide some examples on how labor divisions (gender) have actually hampered success of women in the work place?
Imrana Jalal: Hi Marjorie and Juliana. One of the biggest domestic obstacles to women succeeding in the workplace is their significant domestic and child care responsibilities. As I said, women have the greater domestic and care burdens in their families. In Cambodia, the unpaid work gap between women and men is 3.5 hr/day. In Kazakhstan, this gap is 2.7 hr/ per day and in the Philippines, women provide 84% of all child care in the family. These household responsibilities also lead to significant gender discrimination of women in the labor market, as employers prefer male workers without family responsibilities, above women who might get pregnant or have children. If women's care burden was alleviated or shared or the State played a greater role in assisting women at home, then they would more likely succeed in the paid workforce.
Wilma: If we want more women in better-paying and high status jobs, shouldn't governments and ADB be investing in scholarships for girls in traditionally male fields of study, such as engineering, science and technology courses? Earning a degree in these courses facilitates women's entry into male-dominated fields. As mentioned earlier, advocacy work is essential to counter socio-cultural beliefs and practices about women's place and status in society. In countries where gender roles are sharply defined, supporting initiatives that project positive female role models (e.g., women who work outside the home and rise as leaders) serve to inspire the younger generation while challenging hard line views about women's supposed "place in society"
Wilma: Please allow me to add that we need to educate men as well, make them more gender sensitive in the home front. Where unpaid reproductive work (e.g., care for the young old, cooking, washing, etc.) has been identified as a deterrent to women's participation in productive work, men should learn to share these responsibilities. Otherwise, even if our policies succeed in generating jobs for women, they will still end up double, triple burdened.
Jeff: Women are physically less strong than men. However, women perform most agriculture-related tasks (e.g., planting, weeding, etc.). How can this given physical structure of women adapt to agriculture while being gainfully employed by the sector?
Imrana Jalal: Hi Jeff. This question raises important points. Actually, research in sports has shown that overall, men have more muscle power but women have more endurance. Such endurance comes in handy as much agricultural work involves many long hours of back bending work, if there are no machines. However, this is only part of the story. It is also evident from research that individual physical differences within one sex are more important that physical differences between the sexes and this depend on the work they do.
For example, male and female construction workers, nurses or janitors (cleaners) are generally much stronger than male and female office workers and managers. Another point relates to changes in jobs and the work environment, and advances in technology. Nowadays, when we are speaking of decent work, there is not much work out there that women can't do anymore! Even if some women may have less muscle power than some men, what does it matter when so much work is mechanized? How strong do you have to be to push a button or flick a switch?
Guest: In developing countries, women are involved in multifaceted jobs within households leaving very limited time to go for wage earning. We can we recommend to countries to introduce half time based work for women and work from home with social security.
Swaraj Kumar Nath: Can we make vocational training as a part of school education so that the women can earn their livelihoods in doing work from home?
Imrana Jalal: TVET a critical strategy as I indicated earlier. It is a pathway to better jobs. By introducing more labor market connected education and training into high school; by channeling women into more science, technology, engineering and mathematics from high school through to tertiary education, gender divisions in the labor market can be minimized in terms of the types of work available to women. These can evolve into better pay and more decent work anyway.
Vocational training is vital to open up a wide range of potential occupations for women. It must be free of prejudice based on stereotypes. An example is a situation in which certain trades or occupations are reserved for a particular gender. Early vocational guidance for women and girls should aim at widening the scope of available training so that it is not confined to typically "female" spheres of employment (domestic service, needlework, cooking, care work, etc.).
Thus, supporting women's transition into occupations and industries traditionally perceived to be male-oriented is a pathway for increasing women's wages and decreasing the gender wage gap. This strategy requires not only ensuring women have the skills to undertake the jobs, but also requires reducing the resistance to hiring women from employers, and even customers as well as reducing sexual harassment and violence against women in the workplace.
Sylvia Inciong: We are running out of time. We would like to thank everyone for their active participation. Till the next live chat!
Nelien Haspels: Equal pay for work of equal value, action against sexual harassment at the workplace and adequate maternity protection for women and paternity leave for fathers will go a long way for effective gender equality promotion. Our work is not yet done but we have set a few steps today. Thank you for your contributions and looking forward to speak to you again.
Imrana Jalal: I apologize for not being able to answer all the questions posed. I could not type fast enough! Thanks so much for tuning in and taking the time for this live chat.
Sylvia Inciong: Thank you for your active participation. Have a nice day!


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Chicken and Black Soybean Quesadilla Casserole
Most casseroles are based on pasta or other starches, but not this one, which I surgically remodeled from a high-starch version in Cooking Light. You can make it ahead and refrigerate or freeze until needed. Be sure to use black soybeans, not black beans. Queso blanco is a Mexican cheese that doesn't melt. Or substitute shredded soy Jack cheese.
1 cup thinly sliced red onion
5 garlic cloves, minced
1 cup chopped Soyrizo or chorizo sausage
1 pasilla or Anaheim chile, roasted, seeded, and chopped, or 1 (4-ounce) can chopped green chiles
2 cups shredded or cubed cooked chicken
Sea salt and cracked black peppercorns to taste
1 (15-ounce) can black soybeans, drained
1 cup chicken broth
1 1/2 cups fresh or canned salsa, plus extra for serving
Canola cooking spray or 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
6 low-carb, high-fiber tortillas, cut into 1-inch strips
1 cup shredded queso blanco cheese
Preheat the oven to 450°F.
In a nonstick skillet or wok over medium-hight, sauté the onion and garlic for 5 minutes. Add the Soyrizo or chorizo and chile and cook for several minutes, until browned. Add the chicken and stir for a few minutes. Season with salt and pepper, then transfer to a bowl and stir in the beans.
In the same pan, bring the chicken broth and salsa to a boil. Reduce the heat and simmer for 5 minutes, until the sauce is reduced, stirring occasionally.
Spray an 11-by-7-inch casserole dish with cooking spray or lightly coat with olive oil. Arrange a layer of tortilla strips on the bottom and spoon half of the chicken-chile mixture over them. Top with the remaining tortilla strips and follow with a second layer of chicken mixture. Pour the salsa mixture over the casserole and sprinkle the cheese on top. Bake for 15 minutes, until the cheese browns slightly. Serve with salad of your choice, or simply shred romaine lettuce and top with a portion of casserole, and extra salsa on the side. (If wrapping and freezing for later use, thaw and bake 30 minutes before serving.)
Makes servings.
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The Holy See Press Office announced that Cardinal Keith Patrick O'Brien, Archbishop Emeritus of St. Andrews and Edinburgh, has agreed with the Holy Father to leave Scotland for several months.
A communique released by the Holy See stated that Cardinal O'Brien, "for the same reasons he decided not to participate in the last Conclave, and in agreement with the Holy Father, will be leaving Scotland for several months for the purpose of spiritual renewal, prayer and penance."
Allegations of impropriety on the part of the former Archbishop of St. Andrews and Edinburgh were brought to light in the weeks after Benedict XVI announced his resignation from the Petrine ministry.
A week after his resignation as Archbishop was accepted by the Holy Father, Cardinal O'Brien released a statement admitting that there had been times where his "sexual conduct [had] fallen below the standards expected [...] as a priest, archbishop and cardinal."
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Infrastructure vehicle of SADC integration - official
Luanda: The Angolan Foreign minister, Georges Chicoty, Wednesday in Luanda said that infrastructures must be seen as a vehicle of regional integration of the Southern Africa Development Community (SADC). The minister was speaking at Luanda's "4 de Fevereiro" International Airport, where he welcomed the Zimbabwean head of State, Robert Mugabe who arrived on Wednesday evening in the Angolan capital to attend the extraordinary summit of SADC heads of State and Government. Georges Chicoty added that the heads of State had recommended a deep reflection on the process of regional integration.
"The reflection produced a document that considers that infrastructure must be a vehicle of SADC regional integration, so we can not theoretically integrate spaces, there has to be infrastructure that can help this," he explained.
The minister said that the regional organisation's Indicative Strategic Plan has been revised and there is now a new document that will be evaluated and approved at the Luanda Summit. The Benguela Railway is one of the several other infrastructures.
"What is there as a philosophy is for this to be there as the support of the very regional integration, which was not necessarily the priority of the previous Indicative Plan that prioritised integration of spaces, created a common market without the basis on which this integration would be based," the Angolan Foreign minister explained.
To the minister, only spaces that can get inter-connected can easily reach integration, which makes this new plan more complete.
Asked whether integration ceased to be a priority, Georges Chicoty said the region will continue its process of integration within its possibilities, but the process should be accelerated considering all aspects that had not been taken into account for a true integration.
Angola is hosting Thursday in its capital an extraordinary summit of heads of State of the Southern Africa Development Community.
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Sometime ago, we published the comments of one Segun Ogunlola on our advocacy against Central Bank of Nigeria's monopoly of the foreign exchange market, when it brazenly violates Section 162 of the 1999 Constitution by substituting naira allocations for dollar-derived revenue. The views of two other regular readers of this column will form the text of this week's article; the first is from one Jide Swaggart, a petroleum engineering consultant from Benin City, Edo State. The following is an excerpt from his rejoinder to our advocacy. You may or may not agree with his observations but please read on:
"I am not an economist but I am conscientiously compelled to comment on Henry Boyo's piece. I watched him on Channels and AIT during the fuel subsidy (hike) saga where he did not change the rhythm of his swan song, which he still clearly enunciated in his article: "Breaking the Central Bank of Nigeria's forex monopoly". I did not understand his viewpoint during those early television debates but with time, his point became clearer to me.
"If this is as simple as my first year economic theories in the university, then I strongly agree with him that sharing naira for dollar-derived revenue in monthly allocations among the three tiers of government will continually increase the dollar and naira parity. To my inclination, the point is that the various tiers of government still take about 30-40 per cent of these naira allocations to pursue dollars needed for developmental projects execution. So, why earn dollars, print naira, and use the naira to buy dollars in a game that is supposedly driven by demand and supply? I remember that the former CBN governor, Chukwuma Soludo, had during the end of his tenure attempted this dollar sharing policy canvassed by Boyo but this was greeted with the usual Nigerian trivialities of disregard for our own currency. The late President Umaru Yar'Adua finally laid that idea to rest.
"A simple analogy with what happens in other oil producing and economically prosperous countries than Nigeria such as Qatar, Oman, United Arab Emirates, and even Angola is the allowance for free flow of dollar in their economy. In these countries, the dollar is accepted in shops and markets; one does not necessarily have to change it to their local currencies to make purchases. My understanding of this is that the availability or surplus circulation of the dollar increases the competitive edge of their local currency against it.
"The dollar is more or less the standard of currency measurement; as such the measure of worth for N1 is not entirely in the numeracy of 100 kobo makes N1 but more in its equivalence with dollars. For instance, what makes N18,000 minimum wage a less than take-home pay is more because of its worth in terms of dollar equivalence rather than its numerical worth and so people often refer to good old days. Good old days have continued to exist not only because of the inflation drag but more because of the exchange rate which progressively weakens the naira. True to Boyo's submission, how do you explain the exchange rate stability during the late Gen. Sani Abacha's rein even with his anti-West posture?
"I am beginning to build a conspiracy theory around what governance is in Nigeria. Our government seems to be working like a department in the United States State Department. Our monetary policy guides and protects the dollar against the naira. The President Olusegun Obasanjo government paid out millions of dollar to the Paris Club in the name of debt because Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala told us it was the path to fixing the national economy. People like Sanusi Lamido Sanusi, to my mind, are buoyed by selfish ambitions than any national interest. This is a lofty incentive enough to sway blood relations against one another.
"When ideas that oppose government policies flow from members of the public, I expect a listening and responsible government to open it up for debate so that the merits and demerits could be weighed against the prevailing policy. We watched this often on CNN where government officials are pitted against public analysts and commentators to debate government policies. In Nigeria, everyone in government knows more than the rest of us. We saw the arbitrariness during the fuel subsidy probe where the country's petroleum consumption figures shifted at will and population figure adjusted to balance per capita consumption."
The second comment is from a certain Remi in Lagos and reads as follows:
"The fact of the case is that if Henry Boyo's idea is implemented, a lot of the banks will become unravelled, as they are the greatest beneficiaries of the currency policy. The CBN pays them interest for loans it does not need. That is why they declare fantastic profits while the real sector of the economy is in a limbo. Implementation of Boyo's idea will make our banks more friendly and responsive to the needs of their customers while working for their profits, with the real sector benefiting from scramble of banks to grant loans (to earn 'legitimate' incomes)."
I am sure some of our readers may not agree with the comments from Remi or Swaggart, but I will reiterate the position that I have unwaveringly canvassed for the last 10 years, that unless the monopoly of the CBN in the foreign exchange market is broken such that dollar certificates are adopted for the payment of allocations of dollar derived revenue, our hope of resuscitating the economy, increasing employment and ensuring the redemption of our people from poverty will continue to remain just wishful thinking.
Indeed, increasing crude export dollar revenue will only deepen poverty, just as became evident when we had best ever reserve base of $60bn between 2006 and 2008. Decreasing export dollar revenue will do us no good either, as further devaluation of the naira will become expedient. The rate of inflation will exceed 15 per cent, and drastically reduce the purchasing power of the naira! Do not believe anyone, who tells you that anything different will happen!
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Last week we launched our World Cup blog series with two Southern Hemisphere resorts - Chile VS Australia. Chile came out top, beating Australia with its epic backcountry runs and reliable snow conditions. This week we're moving a little closer to home, with the battle of two European countries, Switzerland VS France. Both are big favourites for many skiers and snowboarders, but which one will be crowned King of the Alps? We compare the slopes, après and cuisine to find out.
Zermatt, Switzerland
SwitzerlandMost resorts in Switzerland are set at a high altitude, bringing guaranteed snow as well as glacier skiing and good conditions throughout the season. Many of the ski areas provide long runs and challenging pistes, making it particularly good for skiers at a more intermediate to advanced level. There are, however, still opportunities for beginners. The resort of Wengen has a ski school as well as a blue piste and a 'slow speed zone' for those just starting out. From stunning scenery to plenty of pistes, backcountry runs and snowparks, Switzerland certainly has a lot of variety. The Graubunden ski area is Switzerland's largest mountain area, offering a whapping 225km of skiable piste. Head to Verbier and you'll find your ski area expanded to across the 4 valleys, which includes the neighbouring resorts of Nendaz and Les Collons. If you visit Zermatt you'll soon spot the famous Matterhorn peak, which is often featured in many photos of the resort. There are some great advanced runs here as well as the opportunity to do some heliskiing for those who are looking for a new challenge. It is also the highest altitude resort in the country sitting at a top height of 3900m. For the adventurous ones out there, Flims Laax is home to 4 snowparks (including Europe's largest half pipe) and a glacier for spring and summer skiing.
France Much like Switzerland, France also offers plenty of variation, from high altitude resorts to snowparks and glaciers. Snow reliability is high and the majority of resorts offer good snow conditions throughout the season. Les Deux Alps is the highest resort, standing at a top altitude of 3600m. The resort experiences long sunshine hours and boasts 220km of piste, a board park and a halfpipe. There are plenty of linked ski areas such as the massive Three Valleys with its 600km of runs. Portes du Soleil is one of the largest linked ski areas in the world, with lots of ski-in ski-out accommodation which is ideal for families and kids. For your freestyle fix, the Paradiski area has four snowparks and two half-pipes. France caters equally well for beginner, intermediate and advanced skiers. Alpe d'Huez has lots of blue runs, beginners only areas and no abundance of ski schools. If you like backcountry skiing, Tignes has some fantastic off piste opportunities, as does Val d'Isere. There are also numerous glacier resorts in France, including Tignes, some of which offer skiing all year round. Winner: France
Avoriaz, France
Switzerland The après scene in Switzerland is a little on the small side, with not a great deal of après venues on offer. However, each of the bars makes up for it, with resorts such as Verbier known to have some fun and lively nightclubs. As well as nightclubs, expect to find discos, jazz bars and quiet pubs – something to cater for every taste.
France France is home to some well-known après venues, like Rond Point in Meribel and the legendary La Folie Douce, which has bars in Val d'Isere, Meribel, Val Thorens and Alpe d'Huez. Ibiza Rocks the Snow Festival is also held yearly in France, bringing some great partying and music to the mountains. All in all, expect some wild après, live bands every night and quieter venues where you can relax with a drink. Winner: France
St Moritz, Switzerland
Switzerland Switzerland is the home of the delicious Fondue as well as a whole other collection of comforting mountain foods. Enjoy Käseschnitte (cheese on toast), Raclette (melted cheese scraped overmeat, bread and vegetables) or fried potato Rösti's. To satisfy your sweet tooth, Switzerland is a great place to find Swiss Chocolate and no end of delicious cakes and pastries.
France Most dishes found in the French mountains are cheese, potato or bread heavy. Traditional French dishes include Tartiflette (baked cheese, potatoes and meat), Beaufort Tart (a cheese and pastry tart), sweet crepes and pastries. Winner: Switzerland
Les Deux Alpes, France
Winner: France This one was a very close call – both countries have some excellent skiing, après and food and are both firm favourites for many snowsports enthusiasts. The winning streak came from France due to its ability to cater equally to beginner, intermediate and advanced abilities. It also knows how to throw a mean après party to end the day!
Today marks the start of the 2014 FIFA World Cup in Brazil and many of the countries fighting it out to be the winner of the World Cup are also some of the finest countries in the world to ski in, so in true Iglu Ski style we have been pondering which countries would win in a battle of the best ski resorts. First up is Group B teams Chile VS Australia with a clash to find the best of the southern hemisphere resorts. We will look at the 3 top factors of a leading ski resort (the slopes, the après and the cuisine) in an endeavour to crown the winner of Chile VS Australia. Perisher, Australia
Chile Skiing in Chile is often regarded as a once in a lifetime opportunity due to its location in South America and the legendary off piste. The country offers 20 ski resorts which are located in the south with ski lifts peaking at 3500m. The Andes provide the perfect playground for adrenaline seekers and adventurers wanting to heli-ski with its 1 million acres of untouched powder. The Andes is the second highest mountain range in the world with the summit of Aconcagua sitting at 6950m. One of the best reasons to visit Chile is for guaranteed snow due to the high altitude. The resort of Portillo averages 24ft of snow as well as plenty of sunshine similar to spring skiing in the Alps. Resorts in Chile are smaller than its European counterparts and lifts can be quite dated but slopes are quiet and Portillo even limits tickets sold so there is never a busy day on the mountain. Valle Nevado is situated in the heart of the largest ski area in the southern hemisphere and snow is guaranteed by the height and the considerable size of the terrain. This season, Valle Nevado opened 2 weeks early, on Friday 13th June, due to fantastic early snowfall. Ski Pucon is situated on a volcano and is popular with freestylers due to the natural half pipes formed by lava. Chile famously featured in the Art of Flight with Travis Rice and Scotty Lago sending it off a 12ft kicker in the pristine South American backcountry. This put Chile on the map for many snowboard enthusiasts, including myself! AustraliaWith winter kicking off down under this month, many ski resorts in the Southern hemisphere are starting to open… with or without snow! Unfortunately it hasn't been the best start of the season in Australia and many resorts are still looking green on opening weekends. Resorts have to rely on snow guns to get some snow on the slopes, but with temperatures gradually dropping, it is expected to dump very soon. Australia is famously known for its sun, sea and surf, but it is also a ski lovers paradise. Most ski resorts are found in the two states of New South Wales and Victoria. Perisher is the largest ski area in Australia, located in the picturesque Kosciuszko National Park neighbouring Thredbo just up the road. Mt Perisher peaks at 2054m, with the highest chair lift reaching 2034m. One of the most visited Australian resorts is Thredbo, the resort has the steepest terrain in Australia and also the longest runs including the 5.9km Super Trail. Further South sits Mt. Hotham and Falls Creek which are linked by a helicopter ride. Falls Creek freestyle park and pipe consistently wins awards as well as playing host to many high profile snowboard events throughout the winter. Cross country skiing is available in most resorts where visitors can take advantage of the long groomed trails through the forest. Winner: Chile
Portillo, Chile
Chile Due to the small villages nightlife is limited in many resorts. Valle Nevado has the largest concentration of restaurants and bars and Portillo offers live music in a local bar and an all-night disco Australia Most of the resorts in Australia are well developed with large villages. Some tourists even come mainly to party with may be some skiing thrown in on the odd day. With 4 villages, Perisher is known for bars and restaurants becoming very active in the evening once the lifts have closed. Falls Creek has 28 bars and restaurants but if you are looking for a quiet evening there are spa options or places to sit in front of an open fire. Winner: Austalia
Mt. Buller, Australia
Chile Traditional Chilen food may be hard to find in ski resorts. In large hotels you will probably encounter high quality international food and in budget accommodation you will find simple foods. Chile produces a bounty of fine fruit and vegetables which are easily found around resorts. Typical Chilan food is normally meat heavy with plenty of slabs of meat and fish in restaurants, where breakfast is more of a sweet affair with biscuits, cakes and tarts. Australia As Australian resorts aren't very high and villages are easily accessible the food is general to what you find all over Australia. Many villages have a range of restaurants from fine dining to better value options. A traditional lunch on the mountain would be a burger/hot dog and chips but many resorts are starting to extend their ranges to include healthier options. If you are able to travel just outside the ski area to sub-alpine villages in Victoria, you can treat yourself to a feast of flavours including local beers and fresh produce Winner: Chile
Winner: Chile
We love snow and the more snow the better. The Australian ski season can be variable with bad years having barely any snowfall. Australia does have many great resorts and features to make a fantastic week on the slopes, but Chile has it in the 'back of the net' with its epic backcountry and snow sure resorts.
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Tenacious D Interview
Chay Woodman on 07 February 2003
They're fat, they're a little bit round, they're worth more than several hundred million pound thanks to being signed
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Tenacious D are what they're called. Not 'two famous people with nothing better to do between films' and they believe that swearing is both big and clever. Who are we to argue?
Virtual Festivals: I'll start you off with an easy one. What's the official story on what the 'D' stands for?
Jack Black: It stands for 'Defence', as in the NBA, the National Basketball Association. It's Tenacious-Defence. But I'm sure people can play tenacious defence in rugby or cricket or any of your um, local sports. Yeah, defence my friend. It's the key....to winning.
The' Wonderboy' video was done medieval style, 'Tribute' featured Satan, so what was the thinking behind making
'Fuck Her Gently' into a cartoon?
JB: I don't know. Why was Paranoid Android a cartoon? Did you ask Thom Yorke that question? I bet you didn't?
No, I haven't interviewed him.
JB: Why? Because you have too much respect for Thom Yorke?
No, I don't like Radiohead.
JB: Ok then. I went to this guy's website, John Prickfucksi (Kricfalusi) I think his name is, the guy who did Ren & Stimpy. I thought Ren & Stimpy was brilliant and Kyle agreed, so we asked him if he would do a cartoon video for Fuck Her Gently. He said 'of course he would' because he loves our work. And then it was just $40,000 and then it was done.
It was as easy as that?
JB: Yeah... because we're such... close friends.
Has being signed to such a big label (Sony) changed the Tenacious D philosophy in any way?
Kyle Gass: Ah, it's the old sell-out question... uh
JB: ...u ....the sell-out
KG: ....ah
JB: I wanted to sign to a mini label, a little independent label...
KG: but I don't think we'd be talking to you here right now if...
JB: ...Hey listen! It's not for the money because we haven't seen a penny of it! But, you get the money, and then you get the word spread. You never would've heard of us if it weren't for the big label signing. Sellout? What does it mean? You're only a sellout if you're crappy. 'You were great, then you became crappy, and then they call you a sellout'. So if you're calling us a sellout....
KG: but maybe he means...
JB: (to Kyle) No, look, there's a reason why it's called 'Tenacious Defence', he's got me on the defensive and we're gonna show him what we've got. Were gonna show HIM what we're made of!
[Quite scared] Right. So you don't expect many royalties?
JB: Next-question-please, MASTER.
Are you worried that people might treat Tenacious D as a side-project like Keanu Reeves' Dogstar?
JB: I've never listened to Dogstar, but I imagine that they suck balls.I'd like to think that we are the best band composed of actors... ever. I don't really care what people's perception is because once they hear the D, they can't deny the sheer force of our, uh, um.... force.
KG: I hear Jared Let's got a band.
JB: Jared Leto's got a band? Hey, let's have a battle.
KG: The only people we're worried about are the Bacon Brothers (Kevin Bacon).
What about Russell Crowe?
JB: 30 Odd Foot of Grunts? I'm not worried about them.
JB: Spinal Tap put out a good record!
KG: What about Billy Bob?
JB: Yeah, Billy Bob Thornton, sounds a little soft though.
The D are in the Foo Fighters' video Learning to fly and Dave Grohl played drums on your album. Has there
been any mutual band influence?
KG: Actually, Dave said that his last record was completely influenced by us.
JB: Yeah, he gave us a little 'thank you'. One of songs on the album, 'Explosivo', was originally going to be a tribute to Kurt Cobain, but the lyrics were pretty bad. Dave Grohl came to one of our early shows and made it known that we were on the same page and that he wanted to be part of our magical mystery tour. And so we exploited that.
And now... it's just a love-fest.
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Semester 1
First semester begins at the Pre-Colombian Period. After a very brief overview of Native American civilizations, the class moves into the first colonies. We then trace the history of the developing United States through to the 20th century and America's rise as a global economic and military power by the end of World War I. While we cover a lot of ground in a very short period of time, most of this is review from previous classes, mostly eighth grade.
The Semester 1 Final Exam covers United States history from colonization to the end of World War I. The exam consists of 200 selected response (multiple choice, matching, true/false) questions and a series of 10 identifications drawn from a possible pool of 20 terms. Aside from completing the review guide, the most effective study technique for students will be reviewing past quizzes.
While this exam marks the end of the first semester, the content covered will be critical to the students' developing understanding of American history. As such, students will be responsible for that content throughout second semester. Their exams and quizzes will reflect that expectation.
Semester 2
We will continue to draw on first semester as we continue through the history of the United States in the twentieth century. We slow down significantly second semester as, for most students, this is entirely new material never before covered in school. We begin the semester with the Roaring Twenties and end as close to the modern day as possible.
The Semester 2 Final Exam covers the entirety of U.S. history from colonization to the 9/11 Terrorist Attacks. The exam consists of 200 selected response questions and an essay respnse. The majority of these multiple choice questions will come from Second Semester, though some will cover major concepts from first semester. The remaining questions are composed of two sets of matching questions. The first asks the students to match certain amendments with their effects. The second asks students to match an event or piece of legislation with its outcome. The essay requires students to analyze a major theme in U.S. history over time. They will have a choice between two different themes/topics. As with the first semester final, students should complete the study guide and use past quizzes to review for the final exam.


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On the recommendation of county planners, the Carbon County Commission has approved a conditional use permit to allow Price Metal to operate a vehicle crushing operation at the county industrial park.
The permit was granted Wednesday on condition that the company, owned by Dave Swenson, will comply with all state, county and federal laws. That means assuring that all fluids are properly drained from vehicles, that there will be no auto salvage conducted at the site, and there will be no long-term storage of crushed vehicles.
Commissioners noted that some storage would be necessary because it will probably be necessary for inventory to build up to the point where it is feasible to ship away in bulk.


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Today's guest post comes to us from Rosanne Haggerty,founder of Common Ground New York and the 100,000 Homes Campaign.
What is the newest issue emerging in homelessness policy?
One issue with large potential impact is that more communities are using data to redesign their response to homelessness. Communities with the most information on who is homeless are in the best position to help people out of homelessness. Better data means being able to use mainstream programs more effectively— for instance, if we know who exactly is a veteran, or who qualifies for senior housing, our options for housing those people expand significantly. Along with many partners, we recently launched the 100,000 Homes Campaign to help communities across the country identify, house and support their most vulnerable homeless residents. Participating means having help in gathering person-specific data on who is homeless and in the most fragile health; creating a successful housing placement system; and being part of and learning from a network of others working collectively to house 100,000 vulnerable people by July 2013.
What issue in homelessness policy should everyone be reminded of?
I think many of us were inspired after Hurricane Katrina when over 80,000 people took to craigslist to offer housing to those made homeless by the storm. It jolted me into realizing that people naturally take care of each other in moments of crisis. The homeless never forget that homelessness is an urgent problem, but I think the rest of us often do.
The 100,000 Homes Campaign recaptures this sense of urgency by bringing individuals face to face with the homeless in their communities. It gives people a chance to respond directly and immediately to the task of moving people out of homelessness and into stable homes. The Campaign helps communities to make the best use of all their resources, including drawing on community members to play an expanded role in providing housing and support for vulnerable people. Government resources are critical, but there is a great deal of untapped capacity among community residents and institutions that can be put to use getting more people housed.
How did you start working about the field of homelessness (or housing)?
My first job out of college was as a full time volunteer at a shelter for homeless and runaway kids. There was a great staff, and the organization had the best of intentions, but over and over, the same kids came in for a few weeks, were discharged to the street, and returned a few weeks later to start the cycle again. It was clear that we weren't having much of an impact. In talking to the young people I worked with, while they needed every type of service, it was obvious that nothing else would stick if they didn't have stable homes. That's what convinced me to focus on affordable housing and to go to work for a not for profit developer.
Where do you draw your inspiration?
Growing up, my parents took us to church in downtown Hartford, CT. It was an unusual congregation: just us, a few other families and several elderly residents of Hartford's downtown SRO hotels. My parents befriended them, and they became part of our extended family. They came to our house in the suburbs every holiday, and we'd visit them if they were sick or to deliver food. We saw how important SROs and rooming houses were as housing for poor people without families.
My parent's example of taking personal responsibility for people who had very little and seeing that they never lost their housing reminds me of our tendency to overcomplicate homelessness. We assume that it's the job of not for profits or government agencies to handle the issue, and we forget that it's actually the most natural thing in the world to help the people around us if we know what they need. We tend not to take into account the capacity and willingness of citizens to help end homelessness in their communities. This is why the Campaign has potential for shifting our mindsets; it draws on the energy and concern of ordinary people to become vital resources for ending homelessness in their communities.
Why do you think ending homelessness is possible?
When "homelessness" is not abstract, when it has a name and a face, it is less overwhelming and more solvable. We observe that as the Campaign helps more and more communities learn who the homeless are and discover the other dimensions of their lives— that they are elderly, or veterans, or grew up in foster care, or have cancer— they view their resources differently and realize they can draw on mainstream programs for solutions. There's something about focusing on individual people that restores a sense of urgency to homelessness and gets us focused on solutions.
To see this profile – plus other profiles of leaders in the homeless assistance field, please visit our website and check out past Take Five! Expert Q & As.
Have you seen the latest in our Take Five Q&A series? It's featuring Mayor Gavin Newsom of San Francisco, where they've created 1, 679 units of permanent supportive housing in the last 6 years. What's below is excerpt of our Take Five piece, and you can read more about SF's work to end homelessness on his blog and here.
What is the newest issue emerging in homelessness policy?
Homelessness among families and children is increasing. We have seen greater demand for our homeless services by families throughout the San Francisco Bay Area. Our ability to address this spike in demand has been strengthened as a result of the Obama Administration's $1.5 billion for the Homeless Prevention and Rapid Re-housing Program (HPRP).
Using local and HPRP funds we have prevented 1,612 households from becoming homeless and/or entering the emergency shelter system. Our programs are focused on keeping families in housing by both addressing the financial burden they are experiencing, coupled with short term supportive services so they can maintain that housing for the long term.
In addition, we allocated local funds to provide short-term rental subsidies so families could circumvent the shelter system and move directly into housing with supportive services so they can secure employment and take over the rent payment of their new home. We will also continue to build both affordable housing and permanent supportive housing so that families with disabilities, and those that just need a stable home, can avoid entering the emergency shelter system as they move from crisis to stability.
Want to know more? Check out the rest of Mayor Newsom's commentary on our website.


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Elk are strong swimmers.
Total population unknown.
Elk once lived throughout most of the United States and Canada, but the species range has dwindled because of uncontrolled hunting for sport and food and because of land development. In the 19th century, ranchers shot them to reduce competition with livestock for food.
Elk generally live about 15 years in the wild and 25 years in captivity.
Elk can be distinguished from other deer by their large size, brown or tan bodies, and yellowish-brown tail and rump patch. They have thick necks and slender legs and can stand as tall as 5 feet at the shoulder. Their long legs enable them to run as fast as 35 miles per hour. Males weigh from 600 to 1,100 pounds and have six-tined antlers that can grow up to 5 feet long. Antlers begin growing in early spring and fall off in winter. The females are smaller, about 450 to 650 pounds, and lack antlers. Mating season is in August or September. Females give birth to one or two calves each spring, and newborn calves weigh up to 40 pounds.
Elk can live in many different environments. Today they occur mainly in wooded and grassy areas in Washington, Montana, Wyoming, and Colorado, but also in select areas of California, Nevada, Utah, Arizona, New Mexico, Oklahoma, South Dakota, Minnesota, Michigan, and Pennsylvania. When able to move freely, elk in mountain areas summer in high mountain pastures and winter in dense forests in lower wooded slopes.
Woods and grasslands abound with various types of elk food, including leaves, sedges, shrubs, mushrooms, and lichens. In addition to eating leaves and bark from trees, elk use seedlings to mark their territory. Males strip off bark with their antlers, and females pull off bark with their teeth. Then both males and females rub the seedlings with chins and muzzles to cover the plants with scent.
During mating season, bull elk "bugle," a loud whistling noise that attracts females and challenges other males. These calls can be heard mostly at dusk and dawn, when elk are especially active.
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Elk are found in North Cascades National Park, WA; Olympic National Park, WA; Mount Rainier National Park, WA; Glacier National Park, MT; Crater Lake National Park, OR; Redwood National Park, CA; Lassen Volcano National Park, CA; Yosemite National Park, CA; Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks, CA; Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area, CA; Yellowstone National Park, WY; Grand Teton National Park, WY; Rocky Mountain National Park, CO; Voyageurs National Park, MN; and Great Smoky Mountains National Park, TN and NC.


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Q: We just recently purchased a new home. It has hardwood entry/kitchen and carpet throughout. Is it rude to ask people to remove their shoes when coming into the house? We have place a chair on the front porch to assist those when removing their shoes. We both find it very comfortable to make the request and have actually received some negative responses from 'guests' and some have pushed the issue. We feel very torn with a small discreet 'sign' making the request (we still have construction people returning who actually are the most compliant). I want to keep my home clean and protect the flooring as long as possible. I have actually declined on hosting a housewarming party because we don't want some high heel shoes marring up the flooring. How do we handle this?
A: Well, it is your home, and if you don't want guests to wear shoes, it is your choice. However, it is most thoughtful to tell invited guests that this is your rule so that they bring slippers or indoor shoes with them. No one likes, at all, being told to take their shoes off if they are unprepared to do so; they may have holes in their socks, or runs in their stockings, or feel they have a foot odor problem; and you might put them in an embarrassing situation. If the visitors are drop-in guests, it is thoughtful to have several pairs of disposable, paper slippers by the door so that when they remove their shoes, and may also be unprepared to do so, you have something for them to slip into.


text: Survivor: Caramoan Fans vs. Favorites Episode 11 (2013) April 24, 2013 News, Survivor Survivor: Caramoan – Fans vs. Favorites (Season 26) episode 11 airs on Wednesday, April 24 (8:00-9:00 PM, ET/PT) on CBS. Episode Synopsis: Survivor: Caramoan Fans vs. Favorites Episode 11 (2013) "Come Over to the Dark Side" — The popular food auction returns and the three amigos concoct a lie in attempt to take control of the game, on SURVIVOR: CARAMOAN – FANS vs. FAVORITES, Wednesday, April 24 (8:00-9:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network. Show Summary: The spring edition of SURVIVOR will feature the return of one of the game's greatest pairings: Fans vs. Favorites. Ten ultimate SURVIVOR fans will have the chance to prove they have what it takes when they take on 10 of their favorite players from the past. Dropped on the exotic Caramoan Islands, the 20 castaways will be divided into two tribes of 10: "The Bikal Tribe," made up of former players deemed favorites, and "The Gota Tribe," comprised of ultimate fans of the game. The Favorites may have an edge because of their experience, but they also have a big target on their backs. Meanwhile, the Fans, although inexperienced, can draw on their extensive knowledge of the game to give them an advantage. Who will prevail when these tribes collide and the castaways vie to outwit, outplay and outlast one another for the title of Sole Survivor and the one million dollar prize? Click Any Photo Below To Enlarge


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Friday, July 17, 2009
Friday Funnies - Jamie Roberts helps Luke Fitzgerald to cool off
Following the successful 1997 British & Irish Lions tour of South Africa, a fantastic DVD was released that captured behind the scenes footage of the antics that took place both on the field, and off it. Here we have a 2009 preview of what we might see when the latest DVD gets released.
While on tour, obviously the biggest goal is to achieve on the rugby field. These guys are only human though, and many of them youngsters, so having a laugh and enjoying yourself off the field is just as big a part of touring as winning is.
At a photo shoot in Bloemfontein ahead of the tour match against the Cheetahs, Ireland and Lions wing Tommy Bowe played cameraman and commentator, as he snapped some of the behind the scenes bits that take place with the media and sponsors.
First its a bit of commentary on the minorities of the tour party, the Scots, and then its a bit of boyish mischief from the Lions Player of the Series, Jamie Roberts.
Luke Fitzgerald found himself in poser mode, as he sat elegantly on the edge of an icy hotel swimming pool as Bowe and Roberts plotted his demise...
Watch the photographers as they run in to capture the moment, which weve compiled for you here in a series of pics.
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Muzza, Pont RFC July 17, 2009 10:55 am
Who is the person sounding like a girl saying "you can't". Probs O'Gara or some other back :)
Anonymous July 17, 2009 11:07 am
he sounds so like BOD
Anonymous July 17, 2009 11:56 am
Does anyone know when the DVD will be realease and by whom?
Anonymous July 17, 2009 12:04 pm
thats cause it was a girl
Anonymous July 17, 2009 12:18 pm
Fitzgerald maybe use the gym abit more dood.
Anonymous July 17, 2009 12:32 pm
Luke looks like a 5 year old compared to roberts... well most people do hahaha
Anonymous July 17, 2009 12:52 pm
the bit where Roberts says "come on, this is for 'Living with the Lions!'" was pretty funny.
Come on guys, Fitzy's only a winger. He doesn't have to be an ogre.
Come on guys, Fitzy's only a winger. He doesn't have to be an ogre.
Anonymous July 17, 2009 1:50 pm
Fitz hit him with the ball, good reflexes
Anonymous July 17, 2009 2:03 pm
Kearney for tests July 17, 2009 3:37 pm
Is Fitz that small? He looks big enough, considering that he's a winger, 90kg apparantly.
paddy2392 July 17, 2009 7:42 pm
that was awesome. is there definately a DVD comin out? cant wait for that. Also the "person sounding like a girl" is, shockingly, the woman u see at Fitz sits down.
Anonymous July 17, 2009 9:30 pm
What is water in a rugby Game?
dr July 17, 2009 10:17 pm
Pretty weak-ass chat, shouldnt they have someone funny behind the camera? Maybe the rest will be funny
Joe July 18, 2009 1:54 am
Dat's stupid and dangerous playing round a pool like that. Someone could of get hurt
roddymac July 18, 2009 7:39 am
Jeez joe you sound like a right fun guy to be around!!!!!!!!!!!
Anonymous July 18, 2009 4:26 pm
Joe you give me the creeps
Kearney for tests July 18, 2009 7:37 pm
Thanks for ruining it for the rest of us Joe.
Anonymous July 19, 2009 6:13 am
you are saying that he shouldnt be and orge because he is just a winger!?
what about some of the SH countries, eg, mils and nonu!?
players should be able to play anywhere in the backs.
what about some of the SH countries, eg, mils and nonu!?
players should be able to play anywhere in the backs.
Anonymous July 21, 2009 3:43 pm
joe you should be shot!!
Anonymous July 21, 2009 3:43 pm
joe you should be shot!!
Anonymous July 22, 2009 1:59 pm
Joe I am a doctor, I am going to have to write you a perscription. You might have to check around its not in most chemists. Here it is anyway:
"two testicles" that might help you get better.
"two testicles" that might help you get better.
Anonymous July 25, 2009 11:16 am
Anonymous said...
What is water in a rugby Game?
Its the wet stuff that falls from the sky, and makes big puddels to scrumage in. . .. .. . . .
What is water in a rugby Game?
Its the wet stuff that falls from the sky, and makes big puddels to scrumage in. . .. .. . . .


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Suffolk University alumnus Peter LaBelle had a front row seat to one of this country's most tragic moments.
"I was sitting at my computer when I heard this incredible sound just getting louder and louder," said LaBelle, who received his masters in business administration degree from Suffolk in 1978. "Then, all of a sudden, came this huge roar. That's when the first plane hit the World Trade Center."
He immediately got up from his chair and looked out the window of his corner office on the 24th floor of 7 World Trade Center in New York, right across the street of the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks. The 30-year employee of the Internal Revenue Service couldn't believe what his eyes were seeing.
Viewing an enormous ball of flame, black smoke and debris filling the air, LaBelle raced down the hall, making certain his co-workers, including his wife, Nancy Kelley, were okay. Soon afterwards, everyone was ordered to evacuate. Around 5 p.m., the 48-story building he works in, which had been burning throughout the day, collapsed.
Three original paintings by his uncle, the late Harvey Ball, creator of the "Smiley Face," perished in the fire. Various personal achievement awards, family photos and files containing important information were also destroyed.
Although he lost all the physical possessions in his office, LaBelle, 52, is thankful for everyone and everything still around him. He knows it could have been a lot worse.
"I still have the important things - my life, my wife and my health," he said. So many people truly lost it all that day."
One of the items LaBelle lost was his Suffolk University diploma, which hung proudly on his office wall. He called Jean Neenan, Director of Alumni Relations for the College of Arts & Sciences at Suffolk University, and asked if there was anything she could do to help.
"Once in a great while one of our alumni will call because he or she lost their degree in a house fire," said Neenan. "After hearing Mr. LaBelle's story, I called our Registrar's Office and they sent him out a replacement degree free of charge. He was very appreciative."
According to LaBelle, receiving his Suffolk degree may have been better the second time around. "Being able to hang my Suffolk diploma and my other diplomas (he graduated from three other schools) back on my wall is one way of regaining a sense of normalcy in my life," he said. "The events of September 11th were surreal and I cannot erase them. But by replacing some of the physical possessions that I lost, I can more easily regain my equilibrium."
LaBelle, who was born in Worcester and now lives in Bayonne, New Jersey, spent 20 years working for the IRS in Boston before moving to New York 10 years ago. His temporary quarters are located in the Federal Building in downtown Manhattan, five blocks from his former place of business. Every day when he goes to work, he's reminded of the horrific events of 9-11-2001.
"I look at life a little bit differently now," said Peter LaBelle. "I'm much more aware of my safety and the people around me."
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St. Patrick wasn't Irish, which explains why the emerald isle's patron saint wasn't know for partying like a beast. But you know who did? St. Augustine of Hippo. The future doctor of the church's entire schtick was about fighting for his right to party before the Lord called him home. But the patron saint of brewers isn't the only holy man on Guy Code's list of boozy saints…
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