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The envelope please … Who's Crikey's politician of the year? Policy examined: a federal universities takeover, and scrapping the health body advising on asylum seekers. How the ABC could answer critics on bias. The freelance economy: why we're ditching the boss. Plus what Fred Nile wanted for his wedding.
Is this Australia's best politician?
As we begin to hand out our annual gongs, let the debate begin …
(You can still vote for the person of the year and Crikey's dishonourable arsehat: there's plenty to choose from.)
1Posted Monday, 16 December 2013 at 2:12 pm | Permalink
Abbott, striving for mediocrity …hoping to achieve it one day.
2Posted Monday, 16 December 2013 at 2:57 pm | Permalink
Abbott is NOT my Prime Minister. I didn't vote for him, and will never accept that he won the race fair and square. Ltd. News won it for him!
Ly*ng bloody hound. Manipulating bloody press. Both as bad as each other.
3Posted Monday, 16 December 2013 at 5:08 pm | Permalink
'the top dog' - as in mongrel?
4Posted Monday, 16 December 2013 at 7:28 pm | Permalink
Best? Hardly.
Most prominent in terms of producing a train wreck - true!
5Posted Tuesday, 17 December 2013 at 6:49 am | Permalink
In a heavily crowded field, Kevin Rudd leads by a country mile for arsehat of the decade. So, why isn't he on the list?
6Posted Tuesday, 17 December 2013 at 10:12 am | Permalink
All we need is Abbott looking down the throat of a gramophone listening for "His Murdoch's Voice"?
7Posted Tuesday, 17 December 2013 at 11:01 am | Permalink
They're pretty rare though, maybe a Caroma "IPA gramophone" ? ….. "Eye WAS knot! I was having a smoothie!"
8Posted Tuesday, 17 December 2013 at 6:24 pm | Permalink
zut alors
Mongrels are inteligent animalas.


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Order of Business.
Thursday, 19 November 2009
Dáil Eireann Debate
The Tánaiste: It is proposed to take No. 12, motion re Statement of Estimates for the Houses of the Oireachtas Commission; No. 13, motion re Supplementary Statement of Expenditure for Houses of the Oireachtas, No. 13a, motion re referral to joint committee of proposed approval by Dáil Éireann for a Council Decision concerning the signing of the agreement between the European Union and Japan on mutual legal assistance in criminal matters and a Council Decision concerning the signing of the agreement between the European Union and the United States of America on the processing and transfer of Financial Messaging Data from the European Union to the United States for purposes of the Terrorist Finance Tracking Programme; No. 29, Statute Law Revision Bill 2009 — Order for Report, Report and Final Stages, and No. 5, Criminal Justice (Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing) Bill 2009 — Order for Second Stage and Second Stage.
It is proposed, notwithstanding anything in Standing Orders, that: (1) Nos. 12, 13 and 13a shall be decided without debate; and (2) there shall be no Adjournment debates under Standing Order 21 next Tuesday, 24 November 2009.
An Ceann Comhairle: There are two proposals to put to the House today. Is the proposal for dealing with Nos. 12, 13 and 13a agreed to?
Deputy Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: It is not agreed.
Deputy Eamon Gilmore: The Labour Party will not agree to the Order of Business and to this proposal in particular. We are just a few days away from a major strike in this country. In the past number of days I have asked the Taoiseach what action the Government is taking to avert that strike. I have urged him and his Ministers to seriously engage in discussions and negotiations to try to avert the strike, which will close every school, reduce hospitals to merely a Christmas Day level of service and which will have every public office in the country closed. The entire public service operation of the country will be closed next Tuesday.
There is nothing on the Order Paper today indicating that a Minister will come in here to explain what is being done to try to avert that dispute. The Tánaiste is the line Minister who has responsibility for industrial relations in the country. She does not have any proposals to avert it. The only matter on the Order Paper today is a tacit acceptance by Government that the strike is going ahead anyway because there is a proposal here that there will be no Adjournment debates on Tuesday next, presumably because, not only will there not be sufficient staff in the House to manage that, but there will not be staff right up to principal officer level in the Departments concerned to prepare responses to Adjournment debates for Tuesday next. If there were ever a giveaway that the Government has tacitly accepted that the strike will go ahead and that it is making no effort to avert it, it is that particular proposal, which is on the Order Paper today, effectively stating that the Government accepts there will be a strike on Tuesday next and it does not propose to do anything.
I do not know of a Government anywhere in Europe or elsewhere that would take the same kind of blasé attitude to a major strike in the public service where the entire service will be closed down. It is as if the Government wants this strike to take place.
[241]Deputy Pat Carey: That is not so.
Deputy Timmy Dooley: The Deputy wants it.
Deputy Eamon Gilmore: The Government is doing nothing to prevent it happening. It is now presenting an Order of Business which is tacitly accepting that it is going to happen.
Deputy Timmy Dooley: Will Deputy Gilmore turn up on Tuesday and pass the pickets?
Deputy Eamon Gilmore: The Labour Party is not agreeing to this Order of Business because of the Government's ineptitude in handling this issue and because of its failure to do anything to try to avert this dispute.
Deputy Alan Shatter: I was going to raise this matter under No. 2 because that is where it is referred to in the Order of Business. It would be helpful if a statement was made to the House detailing what arrangements are being put in place to protect emergency services next Tuesday. If the Government regards the strike as inevitable and if no action can be taken to prevent it, this House should be informed of the arrangements being made to facilitate the running of the House and to maintain a record of what is happening here. I appreciate that this is more relevant to item No. 2 than No. 1, but I regard it as unacceptable that the sovereign parliament of this country should be curtailed in properly conducting its business by any strike action. Adjournment debates should be permitted next Tuesday. Such debates are often the only mechanism for Opposition Deputies — and, indeed, on occasion, for backbench Government Deputies — to raise urgent local or national issues of public importance and to get a Government response to them. It is a negation of democracy that, if this strike does take place, the workings of this Parliament should grind to a halt or only function partially. On that particular matter we will be opposing the Order of Business. In the cataclysmic economic circumstances in which the State finds itself, I do not believe that this strike is helpful or can contribute to a resolution of our major economic or fiscal difficulties. The fact that this strike is taking place and the Government is essentially falling asleep on the job, is a damning indictment of the Government's incompetence.
Deputy Seán Power: The Deputy is asleep himself.
Deputy Alan Shatter: It is also proof of the extent to which we need a general election in order to have a Government with a mandate to take the economic measures that are so badly required to tackle the problems of this country.
Deputy Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: There are two propositions on the Order Paper this morning. On the grouping of Nos. 12, 13 and 13a, I would have appreciated some elaboration on the guarantees of protection of citizens concerning No. 13a and the right to privacy. We are not allowed to address 13a because the proposition is that it be taken without debate. I have no issue with the intent and purpose of No. 13a. It concerns the guarantees and assurances that citizens are entitled to, not only of this State but of all the states named in the proposition. Relevant and pertinent questions need to be addressed regarding No. 13a, but we will not be afforded that opportunity, which is wrong.
Deputy Dermot Ahern: We are not saying that.
Deputy Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I would like the Tánaiste to address that matter in her response.
[242]I know we have not yet come to No. 2, but as the matter is now under discussion in the Chamber, I want to state clearly that the Sinn Féin Members will not and cannot support this Order Paper which fails to recognise the reality that is being presented here today. A major industrial action is pending for next Tuesday, yet the Government is taking no action. They are sniggering away on the Front Bench about whatever amuses them in No. 13a. It would not take an awful lot of intelligence to figure out what they think is funny about it. Nevertheless, I have asked the question and I hope they will address it. The main issue is what is pending next Tuesday. There will be more such Tuesdays as this Government is quite clearly driving the economy headlong into disaster. That is the situation, but the Government is failing to face up to the facts that ordinary people must contend with every day. The only approach the Government can adopt is a recognition that it is unable to respond to Adjournment debate matters that will be granted here on Tuesday evening. That is a pathetic response to what is ahead of us next Tuesday. What is the situation for Deputies and Senators when they come to this institution next week and our co-workers will be picketing the various gates into Leinster House? Will we shamefully pass those picket lines——
Deputy Dermot Ahern: Will the Deputy?
Deputy Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: ——or will the elected representatives of the people stand solidly with those who, I repeat and underscore, are our co-workers in this institution? We in Sinn Féin will certainly not besmirch our record of solidarity with Irish workers making a justifiable demand for the Government to address its failures and its absolutely pathetic efforts to address the deepening crisis in the economy.
An Ceann Comhairle: The Deputy cannot make speeches on the Order of Business.
Deputy Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: We will stand with them and we will not cross the picket lines.
An Ceann Comhairle: I call the Tánaiste to reply briefly before I put the question.
The Tánaiste: I will take the question in the context of what is in order for discussion, namely Nos. 12, 13 and 13a. I am assuming that Deputy Ó Caoláin will have an opportunity to contribute when we refer this matter to the joint committee. We are looking in particular at terrorist finance trafficking programmes. I am sure he will be supportive of that and will make a fine contribution on it at the joint committee in the context of what it is all about.
The second matter concerns the strike situation. As the Taoiseach, all other members of the Government and all Members of this House have indicated, we do not feel the withdrawal of labour will be constructive or add in any way to the discussions that are currently ongoing between the Government, employers and public service unions. In normal circumstances, a withdrawal of labour takes place after something has been decided, as opposed to pre-empting something that is being considered and has not been decided. Equally, this House — apart from one party — came to an agreement during the pre-budget outlook debate that we must find an adjustment of €4 billion. It was the only thing we did agree on. In the context of how that can be achieved, the Government has indicated that public sector reform and pay will be part of those discussions, although no final decision has been made. In the context of the ongoing discussions between the social partners, I certainly feel there is still time to allow those discussions to continue to take place.
[243]An Ceann Comhairle: We need a decision so I am now putting the question.
Question put: "That the proposal for dealing with Nos. 12, 13 and 13a, without debate, be agreed to."
The Dáil divided: Tá, 64; Níl, 54.
|Ahern, Dermot.
|Ahern, Michael.
|Ahern, Noel.
|Andrews, Barry.
|Andrews, Chris.
|Aylward, Bobby.
|Blaney, Niall.
|Brady, Áine.
|Brady, Cyprian.
|Brady, Johnny.
|Browne, John.
|Calleary, Dara.
|Carey, Pat.
|Conlon, Margaret.
|Connick, Seán.
|Coughlan, Mary.
|Cregan, John.
|Cuffe, Ciarán.
|Curran, John.
|Dempsey, Noel.
|Devins, Jimmy.
|Dooley, Timmy.
|Fahey, Frank.
|Finneran, Michael.
|Fitzpatrick, Michael.
|Fleming, Seán.
|Flynn, Beverley.
|Gogarty, Paul.
|Grealish, Noel.
|Harney, Mary.
|Haughey, Seán.
|Healy-Rae, Jackie.
|Kelly, Peter.
|Kennedy, Michael.
|Kitt, Michael P.
|Kitt, Tom.
|Lenihan, Brian.
|Lenihan, Conor.
|McEllistrim, Thomas.
|McGrath, Mattie.
|McGrath, Michael.
|Martin, Micheál.
|Moloney, John.
|Moynihan, Michael.
|Mulcahy, Michael.
|Nolan, M. J.
|Ó Cuív, Éamon.
|Ó Fearghaíl, Seán.
|O'Brien, Darragh.
|O'Connor, Charlie.
|O'Dea, Willie.
|O'Flynn, Noel.
|O'Hanlon, Rory.
|O'Keeffe, Batt.
|O'Sullivan, Christy.
|Power, Seán.
|Ryan, Eamon.
|Sargent, Trevor.
|Scanlon, Eamon.
|Smith, Brendan.
|Treacy, Noel.
|Wallace, Mary.
|White, Mary Alexandra.
|Woods, Michael.
|Behan, Joe.
|Breen, Pat.
|Broughan, Thomas P.
|Burke, Ulick.
|Burton, Joan.
|Carey, Joe.
|Clune, Deirdre.
|Connaughton, Paul.
|Crawford, Seymour.
|Creed, Michael.
|Deasy, John.
|Deenihan, Jimmy.
|Doyle, Andrew.
|Durkan, Bernard J.
|Feighan, Frank.
|Ferris, Martin.
|Flanagan, Charles.
|Flanagan, Terence.
|Gilmore, Eamon.
|Hayes, Brian.
|Hayes, Tom.
|Higgins, Michael D.
|Hogan, Phil.
|Howlin, Brendan.
|Kehoe, Paul.
|Lynch, Ciarán.
|Lynch, Kathleen.
|McCormack, Pádraic.
|McEntee, Shane.
|McGinley, Dinny.
|McGrath, Finian.
|McManus, Liz.
|Mitchell, Olivia.
|Neville, Dan.
|Noonan, Michael.
|Ó Caoláin, Caoimhghín.
|O'Dowd, Fergus.
|O'Keeffe, Jim.
|O'Mahony, John.
|O'Shea, Brian.
|O'Sullivan, Jan.
|O'Sullivan, Maureen.
|Penrose, Willie.
|Reilly, James.
|Ring, Michael.
|Shatter, Alan.
|Sheahan, Tom.
|Sheehan, P. J.
|Sherlock, Seán.
|Stagg, Emmet.
|Stanton, David.
|Tuffy, Joanna.
|Upton, Mary.
|Wall, Jack.
Tellers: Tá, Deputies Pat Carey and John Cregan; Níl, Deputies Paul Kehoe and Emmet Stagg.
An Ceann Comhairle: Is the proposal that there shall be no Adjournment debate under Standing Order 21 next Tuesday, 24 November 2009, agreed to?
Deputy Alan Shatter: That is not agreed. I note that the Tánaiste did not respond. It is the Government, by its majority, that essentially controls the workings of this House. I assume that when the proposed public sector strike takes place next week Ministers and Ministers of State will not join the demonstration outside the gates and participate in the strike as part of the public sector. I presume they will attempt to do the work they have been elected to do. In those circumstances, a Cheann Comhairle, I do not understand, if that is the case and if this semi-dysfunctional Government is continuing to function to whatever extent it is able to function,——
Deputy Seán Power: Any more jokes, Alan?
Deputy Alan Shatter: ——why, in the context of the proposed strike next Tuesday, Ministers are apparently incapable of dealing with Adjournment debates.
An Ceann Comhairle: I am allowing contributions on the Order of Business.
Deputy Alan Shatter: This is on the specific issue.
Deputy Brian Lenihan: We are dealing with the Oireachtas commission.
Deputy Alan Shatter: The Government is saying, because it is a public sector strike, not a single senior Minister, nor Minister of State has the competence in an Adjournment debate to deliver a five minute speech——
Deputy Micheál Martin: No problem. Any time.
Deputy Paul Connaughton: Hear, hear.
Deputy Alan Shatter: ——without a speech prepared for them to respond to the specific important issues raised, be they national or local.
Deputy Micheál Martin: Of course we can.
Deputy Alan Shatter: This is a parliamentary matter.
An Ceann Comhairle: We are drifting away from the Order of Business.
Deputy Dermot Ahern: At least we will not plagiarise the scripts.
[245]Deputy Alan Shatter: It is not acceptable that part of the business of this House would close down because——
Deputy Dermot Ahern: What will the Opposition do without the scripts? It is not able to write them anyway.
Deputy Michael Creed: Sir Humphrey is on strike.
Deputy Alan Shatter: We oppose the Order of Business.
An Ceann Comhairle: I hope I can dissuade Deputy Shatter from making long speeches. I call Deputy Gilmore. He should be allowed to speak without interruption.
Deputy Eamon Gilmore: On the proposal, that there would be no Adjournment debate on Tuesday, this is not an issue as to whether Ministers or Ministers of State can come into the House and give an answer without a script. We know they cannot.
Deputy Micheál Martin: Of course we can.
Deputy Eamon Gilmore: The problem is——
Deputy Micheál Martin: On yesterday's Order of Business the Deputy asked for the script.
Deputy Micheál Martin: I challenge Deputy Gilmore to a script-less duel.
An Ceann Comhairle: Could Members allow Deputy Gilmore to speak without interruption, please? I ask the Deputy to address his remarks through the Chair, please.
Deputy Pádraic McCormack: I would be able to write some of the scripts for them, a Cheann Comhairle.
Deputy John Moloney: You would.
Deputy Pádraic McCormack: Would you be able to read my writing?
Deputy Eamon Gilmore: We only ask for the script to see how challenged the Minister is at reading. Adjournment debates are about the kind of problems we all come across in the course of our work as public representatives. If there is closure of an enterprise, a problem in a hospital or some area of the public service we want to come to the House and get some answers and accountability.
Deputy Dermot Ahern: Deputy Gilmore will not be here. He will not be able to pass the picket.
An Ceann Comhairle: I ask the Minister to refrain from interrupting. Deputy Gilmore should be allowed to speak without interruption, please.
Deputy Eamon Gilmore: The problem is that the staff who would normally respond to this will be on strike. Staff in Departments right up to and including the grade of principal officer will be on strike. The difficulty is that today is Thursday and the strike is not due to take place [246]until Tuesday but the Government has already thrown in the towel on this dispute and has accepted that it will take place. The Government thinks it is a big laugh. It clearly has no intention of sitting down with anyone and using the industrial relations machinery of the State to try to avert the strike.
Deputy Brian Lenihan: We have explored that avenue.
Deputy Eamon Gilmore: Any responsible Government would do its damnedest to try to avert that strike on Tuesday.
Deputy Dermot Ahern: This is not a strike.
Deputy Eamon Gilmore: The Government has already decided it is a big laugh and it will not do anything to avert it.
Deputy Dermot Ahern: The Deputy is clutching at straws.
Deputy Eamon Gilmore: We have already abandoned the idea of having an Adjournment debate on Tuesday.
An Ceann Comhairle: Could we have some ciúnas? I am now putting the question: "That there shall be no Adjournment debate——
Deputy Alan Shatter: No, a Cheann Comhairle——
An Ceann Comhairle: Deputy Shatter should resume his seat.
Deputy Alan Shatter: The Tánaiste should address the House on Ministers preparing scripts in response to Adjournment debate matters. That is a reasonable question, Sir. She is sitting there but she is not replying. If Ministers lack the capacity to prepare their own scripts, they should leave office and let us have an election.
Deputy Pádraic McCormack: She is on strike today.
An Ceann Comhairle: Deputy Shatter should resume his seat, please.
The Tánaiste: If Deputy Shatter's solution to the Adjournment debate question is to have an election then that says something about the Opposition.
Deputy Paul Kehoe: What does it say?
The Tánaiste: The running of the House is a matter for the Ceann Comhairle and his office. I believe he will advise all Members of the House as to——
Deputy Alan Shatter: This is a Government motion——
An Ceann Comhairle: Deputy Shatter, please.
Deputy Paul Kehoe: Fianna Fáil runs the House when it suits.
The Tánaiste: The Ceann Comhairle will advise the Members of the House as to what will happen in the event of a withdrawal of labour on 24 November. On the issue of Adjournment Debate Matters, as has been indicated to the House, jovially and seriously, any Minister and Minister of State is more than happy and has the capacity to answer any questions——
[247]Deputy Pádraic McCormack: That is news to us.
Deputy Alan Shatter: The Government should withdraw this motion.
An Ceann Comhairle: Please, Deputy Shatter.
The Tánaiste: ——that are raised on the Adjournment. This is a recommendation from the commission and I propose the motion.
An Ceann Comhairle: I am now putting the question.
Deputy Alan Shatter: On a point of order.
An Ceann Comhairle: We cannot have a point of order when we have disorder in the House.
Deputy John Moloney: Bring back Kenny.
An Ceann Comhairle: The Deputy should be very brief.
Deputy Alan Shatter: On a point of order, under the rules of this House that you administer, provision is expressly made for an Adjournment debate. There is no difficulty on this issue and this motion, which is a Government motion, could be withdrawn. No difficulty arises if Ministers are willing to come into this House and respond to the Adjournment debate.
An Ceann Comhairle: That is not a point of order.
Deputy Alan Shatter: It is, Sir.
An Ceann Comhairle: It is not a point of order.
Deputy Alan Shatter: That is what this is about. Members on this side of the House seek to raise a matter on the Adjournment——
An Ceann Comhairle: That is not a point of order. I ask Deputy Shatter to resume his seat, please, and allow me to put the question.
Deputy Alan Shatter: If Ministers are willing to respond, this motion should be withdrawn. It is a Government motion.
An Ceann Comhairle: Deputy, resume your seat.
A Deputy: The Tánaiste confirmed——
Deputy Michael Ring: Let us have a real debate.
Question put: "That there shall be no Adjournment debate under Standing Order 21 next Tuesday, 24 November 2009."
[248]The Dáil divided: Tá, 63; Níl, 53.
|Ahern, Dermot.
|Ahern, Michael.
|Ahern, Noel.
|Andrews, Barry.
|Andrews, Chris.
|Aylward, Bobby.
|Blaney, Niall.
|Brady, Áine.
|Brady, Cyprian.
|Brady, Johnny.
|Browne, John.
|Calleary, Dara.
|Carey, Pat.
|Conlon, Margaret.
|Connick, Seán.
|Coughlan, Mary.
|Cregan, John.
|Cuffe, Ciarán.
|Curran, John.
|Dempsey, Noel.
|Devins, Jimmy.
|Dooley, Timmy.
|Fahey, Frank.
|Finneran, Michael.
|Fitzpatrick, Michael.
|Fleming, Seán.
|Flynn, Beverley.
|Gogarty, Paul.
|Grealish, Noel.
|Harney, Mary.
|Haughey, Seán.
|Healy-Rae, Jackie.
|Kelly, Peter.
|Kennedy, Michael.
|Kitt, Tom.
|Lenihan, Brian.
|Lenihan, Conor.
|McEllistrim, Thomas.
|McGrath, Mattie.
|McGrath, Michael.
|Martin, Micheál
|Moloney, John.
|Moynihan, Michael.
|Mulcahy, Michael.
|Nolan, M. J.
|Ó Cuív, Éamon.
|Ó Fearghaíl, Seán.
|O'Brien, Darragh.
|O'Connor, Charlie.
|O'Dea, Willie.
|O'Donoghue, John.
|O'Flynn, Noel.
|O'Hanlon, Rory.
|O'Keeffe, Batt.
|O'Sullivan, Christy.
|Power, Seán.
|Ryan, Eamon.
|Sargent, Trevor.
|Scanlon, Eamon.
|Smith, Brendan.
|Treacy, Noel.
|White, Mary Alexandra.
|Woods, Michael.
|Behan, Joe.
|Breen, Pat.
|Broughan, Thomas P.
|Burke, Ulick.
|Burton, Joan.
|Carey, Joe.
|Clune, Deirdre.
|Connaughton, Paul.
|Crawford, Seymour.
|Creed, Michael.
|Deasy, John.
|Deenihan, Jimmy.
|Doyle, Andrew.
|Durkan, Bernard J.
|Feighan, Frank.
|Ferris, Martin.
|Flanagan, Charles.
|Flanagan, Terence.
|Gilmore, Eamon.
|Hayes, Brian.
|Hayes, Tom.
|Higgins, Michael D.
|Hogan, Phil.
|Howlin, Brendan.
|Kehoe, Paul.
|Lynch, Ciarán.
|Lynch, Kathleen.
|McCormack, Pádraic.
|McEntee, Shane.
|McGinley, Dinny.
|McGrath, Finian.
|McManus, Liz.
|Mitchell, Olivia.
|Neville, Dan.
|Noonan, Michael.
|Ó Caoláin, Caoimhghín.
|O'Dowd, Fergus.
|O'Keeffe, Jim.
|O'Mahony, John.
|O'Shea, Brian.
|O'Sullivan, Jan.
|O'Sullivan, Maureen.
|Penrose, Willie.
|Reilly, James.
|Ring, Michael.
|Shatter, Alan.
|Sheahan, Tom.
|Sherlock, Seán.
|Stagg, Emmet.
|Stanton, David.
|Tuffy, Joanna.
|Upton, Mary.
|Wall, Jack.
Tellers: Tá, Deputies Pat Carey and John Cregan; Níl, Deputies Paul Kehoe and Emmet Stagg.
[249]Question declared carried.
Deputy Alan Shatter: I want to raise three matters on the Order of Business, two of which relate specifically to promised legislation. On the first one I intend to raise, the Ceann Comhairle might give me some leeway when he hears the topic.
It is appropriate, and I am sure the Tánaiste would agree, that this House extends its congratulations to the Irish team and to manager Giovanni Trapattoni on what was a magnificent performance in Paris last night. Unfortunately, we discovered last night that major matches too frequently can be won by sleight of hand. I suppose in football as well as banking, light touch regulation does not work. I want to suggest to the Government a specific initiative that might be taken, and I hope the Tánaiste can constructively respond.
What happened last night, in the minds of many people, not just in this country but across the world, contaminated the credibility of the World Cup competition. This is an issue that needs to be addressed and it is one in which the Government can take a constructive role in addressing. Next autumn, the preliminary rounds of the European championships commence. Those championships are dominated by teams from the European Union——
An Ceann Comhairle: The Deputy is straying somewhat from legislation or business.
Deputy Alan Shatter: I am coming to the question of legislation. Those championships are dominated by teams within the European Union. Sport is a competence within the Lisbon treaty. I believe we should have legislation enacted across Europe, if need be a European Union directive, which requires FIFA to use video refereeing in major football competitions in the same manner as it is supplied in other major sports such as rugby, cricket and tennis.
Deputy Michael Ring: Hear, hear.
Deputy Alan Shatter: I suggest to the Tánaiste that the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism calls a meeting of all Ministers for sport to take an initiative in that regard. This issue impacts on the hopes and expectations of millions of people and football is a major commercial enterprise. We must restore fairness to international football and we must ensure the type of event we saw happen last night is not repeated. I hope the Tánaiste will respond and that we will see a Government initiative on that issue.
Today marks exactly six months since the publication of the Ryan commission report in institutional abuse. Legislation was promised by the Government to address the making of additional financial contributions, as was promised by religious orders and congregations. That legislation awaits two events, the completion of a report by a committee appointed by the Government into the financial assets and income of 18 religious orders and congregations and the making of specific offers by the congregations and orders as to the additional sum they may contribute to benefit the victims of institutional abuse. I understand that the Minister for Education and Science has received in recent days the long-awaited report of this committee.
Can the Tánaiste confirm that it has been received, when it will be published and if it will be placed in the Oireachtas Library? When will the House get the opportunity to debate that report? What religious congregations have made offers to date, from how many are offers awaited, and, more particularly, when will we see the necessary legislation to deal with the additional financial contribution?
I have one more issue I wish to raise that perhaps the Ceann Comhairle might allow me to raise after the Tánaiste has responded. It relates specifically to promised legislation.
[250]The Tánaiste: The matter has not been considered by the Government so I am not in a position to give any information or to say if the Minister has received the report but I will revert to the Deputy on that.
If we had started this morning at 10.30 a.m. without having any votes and I had put a motion before the Dáil Éireann to say we want a replay, it would have passed d'aon ghuth. Having said that, in the context of video refereeing, it is part of public discussion today. It is available in rugby and tennis and I am sure the relevant sporting organisations should be in a position to pursue this vigorously and I will advise the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism that the matter was raised on the floor of the House.
Deputy Michael Ring: The people are being refused a replay because they would put Fianna Fáil out of Government.
Deputy Alan Shatter: This has gone past the point where we leave it to the relevant sporting organisations. FIFA, to its absolute shame, on its website ignores the incident that happened last night. There is no mention of Thierry Henry or handling the ball, it has been air-brushed from the record.
An Ceann Comhairle: The Deputy has already spoken about this issue. Could we leave it now?
Deputy Alan Shatter: This is a deeply suspect organisation in the manner in which it does business and it is time the European regulation of football, not just as a matter of major interest of people across Europe but as a major commercial enterprise——
An Ceann Comhairle: The Deputy must find an alternative way of pursuing this matter. It could be raised on the Adjournment or through a parliamentary question.
Deputy Charles Flanagan: He cannot raise it on the Adjournment on Tuesday anyway.
Deputy Alan Shatter: There may be a difficulty raising it on the Adjournment.
Deputy Micheál Martin: The Deputy is calling for strong arm diplomatic tactics.
Deputy Alan Shatter: I would like the Tánaiste to indicate that the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism will take the initiative and organise the meeting I have suggested with the other 26 Ministers who deal with sport in the European Union to formulate a specific policy.
I wish to raise the promised legislation on bank regulation. The NAMA legislation is now through the House and one of the great difficulties that gave rise to the cataclysmic economic circumstances in which we find ourselves in the banking collapse was the failure of regulation. Legislation has been promised to address the regulatory issues but it has still not been published. In the meantime, in other countries, including the United States, substantial regulatory measures have been put in place. When will we see the new regulatory legislation? What is the reason for the delay? Does the Tánaiste acknowledge this legislation should be given priority? Does she agree with the view expressed yesterday by the Governor of the Central Bank that salaries of bank executives should not be capped? Is that the reason the Government made a hames of the AIB issue?
The Tánaiste: On the legislation, this matter has been raised on a number of occasions and the reply is that it is important legislation and it is being worked on. It is proposed that it will be available next year.
[251]Deputy Alan Shatter: When next year? January? February? December?
The Tánaiste: Early next year.
An Ceann Comhairle: The Deputy has had a good innings and I must move on.
Deputy Micheál Martin: A very good innings.
Deputy Michael Ring: Deputy Martin is on good form this morning. It is great to see him here.
Deputy Micheál Martin: I had the porridge this morning.
Deputy James Reilly: Were there raisins in it?
An Ceann Comhairle: Could we hear Deputy Gilmore without interruption?
Deputy Eamon Gilmore: We all share the disappointment at the result of last night's match and a certain amount of anger and frustration at the unfair way it came about. The one thing we all feel is enormous pride in the team that played for Ireland last night.
Deputy Eamon Gilmore: We can be proud in defeat, even in circumstances where the defeat is unfairly inflicted.
It strikes me that the referee, Martin Hansson, might have a future. There are people trawling the world at present looking for those who might be able to help the banking sector. It struck me that he might have a future as a banking regulator, turning the blind eye and deaf ear to complaints. He has many of the qualities we have seen in banking regulation in this country over the number of years.
Deputy Terence Flanagan: He would be paid the full salary.
Deputy Eamon Gilmore: On the subject of the legislation the Minister for Finance has been promising for some time, in an interview with the Financial Times on 17 March, he said that Ireland is planning to introduce tough legislation to clamp down on crony capitalism and excess bank lending in the wake of the property bubble. He said the measures would include a ban on cross-directorships and on chief executives becoming chairmen, as well as creating a Central Bank commission. Eight months later there is no sign of the legislation.
Not only that, the Government appears to have changed its mind on the measure because this week it has approved the chairman and chief executive being the function of one person in one of our largest banks. What has happened to this legislation that was going to put an end to crony capitalism? Is cronyism alive and well again both in Government and for its associates in the business world?
The Tánaiste: The legislation that has been promised that is of huge consequence concerns the Central Bank and the Financial Regulator. On the other legislation, there have been some discussions, particularly in the context of company law and no final decision has been made on who would be responsible for that legislation but I will revert to the Deputy with an update.
Deputy Eamon Gilmore: I thought the Tánaiste is responsible for company legislation.
The Tánaiste: I am but I am referring to discussions that are ongoing between my Department and the Department of Finance in the context of that legislation.
[252]Deputy Alan Shatter: The Tánaiste does not know what is happening in those discussions? That is extraordinary.
The Tánaiste: The Deputy is extraordinary in his flippancy, which is typical.
Deputy Alan Shatter: That is an extraordinary situation. This country has been destroyed by lax regulatory practices and the Tánaiste, who is also Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment, does not know what is happening with the legislation the Government is supposed to be preparing.
The Tánaiste: I will revert to the Deputy with an update on the discussions that are taking place as to which Department will be responsible in the context of that legislation. Further discussions are ongoing between my Department and the Department of Finance.
I must have due regard to the Upper House where I am expected to deliver a speech in five minutes.
Deputy James Reilly: Yesterday I asked the Taoiseach a question he had difficulty in understanding so perhaps the Tánaiste might be able to help me, particularly because it falls within her remit.
An Ceann Comhairle: Does it relate to legislation?
Deputy James Reilly: It clearly relates to legislation. It relates to the Finance Act and whether the current situation, which allows a particular company to recruit off-shore and avoid PRSI, with uncertainty about whether those people, who are resident in Ireland, pay tax——
An Ceann Comhairle: The Deputy will have to put down a parliamentary question for the Minister.
Deputy James Reilly: This is too important. There are hundreds of jobs at risk, and the finance Bill is coming up.
An Ceann Comhairle: There may well be. I do not disagree. However, this matter can be raised by way of a parliamentary question.
Deputy James Reilly: I am sorry a Cheann Comhairle, but I am referring to the finance Bill. Other people have been given a good deal of latitude and I am asking a simple question. Is this legal, has Revenue given an opinion and if it is legal, is it intended to close it off in the finance Bill?
An Ceann Comhairle: I have to ask the Deputy whether legislation is promised in relation to this matter. If not, and if he is seeking information about the finance Bill, he should put down a parliamentary question.
Deputy James Reilly: I am trying to find out if legislation is promised to correct this loophole.
The Tánaiste: There will be a finance Bill, the contents of which will not be familiar until we have the budget. If the Deputy articulates his concerns about the issue he has raised to the Minister for Finance and asks him to consider this in the context of the finance Bill, then I am sure he will do so.
Deputy Terence Flanagan: Deputy O'Dowd has put down two parliamentary questions and received no answer. This is on the same issue. Hundreds of jobs are at stake here and this [253]matter is important. Aer Lingus is transferring planes onto the UK register, with hundreds of Irish jobs at stake.
An Ceann Comhairle: There is nothing about legislation in this matter. Will the Deputy please resume his seat?
Deputy Charles Flanagan: It wants to transfer the jobs to that register and have English-based staff.
Deputy James Reilly: That is the bottom line.
Deputy Terence Flanagan: It is a race to the bottom here.
An Ceann Comhairle: The Deputy will please take his seat.
Deputy Terence Flanagan: This is too important an issue, a Cheann Comhairle, and it needs to be resolved.
An Ceann Comhairle: There are ways and means, such as a parliamentary question and the Adjournment.
Deputy James Reilly: Well, they did not work——
Deputy Charles Flanagan: I should like to briefly endorse the earlier comments of my colleague, Deputy Shatter, on the matter of the football match last evening, particularly given that the Minister for Foreign Affairs is in the House. Might he not consider contacting his counterpart in France to encourage them to take a leaf out of the GAA's book in County Laois on the matter of a disputed point in a first round match with Carlow? In an act of generosity and as a matter of honour, a full replay was offered. I suggest that this is a matter of honour and the Minister for Foreign Affairs may well have a role to play in dealing with this.
Deputy Michael Ring: He would be a hero.
An Ceann Comhairle: There is an alternative way of raising this matter, Deputy Flanagan. I fully understand your good intentions in the matter.
Deputy Charles Flanagan: On the matter of legislation, I should like to ask the Tánaiste——
Deputy Micheál Martin: Deputy P. J. Sheehan knows what Kerry did to us over the years, but I will take the matter up with Mr. Bernard Kouchner.
An Ceann Comhairle: Deputy Charles Flanagan, please, without interruption. I ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs to restrain himself.
Deputy Charles Flanagan: Having regard to the fact that President Sarkozy was seen entering the dressing room, I am sure it would be appropriate for the Minister for Foreign Affairs to take action in that regard.
Earlier this year the House enacted legislation to facilitate the appointment of a Legal Services Ombudsman. The Bill passed all Stages in this House and in the Seanad. Will the [254]Tánaiste say whether consideration has been given by the Government to this appointment? When will the appointment of a Legal Services Ombudsman be made?
The Tánaiste: I cannot recall this being discussed, but I will revert to the Deputy in the matter.
Deputy Bernard J. Durkan: Yesterday I raised the issue of delays in the processing and payment of higher education grants. On today's Order Paper a series of vocational education committee reports is being placed before the House. Will the Tánaiste say whether a debate might be arranged through the aegis of the Whips to discuss that very important issue, which is causing serious problems? I should like clarification on another issue, too, as raised by Deputy Shatter. In relation to the terms and conditions of employment in respect of the higher officials in a major bank that are the subject——
An Ceann Comhairle: Deputy Durkan.
Deputy Bernard J. Durkan: It is promised legislation, a Cheann Comhairle, and this has not been referred to already.
Will the Tánaiste say whether any information was sought or received by the Minister for Finance as regards the reasons for some of the higher appointments? For instance, some appointments are temporary or interim, and was any——
An Ceann Comhairle: The Deputy is talking about specific detail and if the matter is going to be the subject of primary legislation, he will have ample opportunity at that stage to articulate these points.
Deputy Bernard J. Durkan: I agree with the Ceann Comhairle except for one aspect. The legislation is coming after the event. Events have taken place in this country over the last year that should not have. They took place in the face of legislation and in defiance of the law.
An Ceann Comhairle: Deputy Durkan——
Deputy Bernard J. Durkan: It is a serious question and relates to the Financial Services (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill, as urgent miscellaneous amendments to financial services law.
An Ceann Comhairle: What is the question?
Deputy Bernard J. Durkan: Is the information I asked for being sought, and can the Tánaiste give any information to the House?
The Tánaiste: There are draft heads as regards that legislation and it is anticipated that it will be published next year. The other matter is a subject for discussion with the Whips, as to whether time will be available to discuss the issue.
Deputy Bernard J. Durkan: What about the appointments to which I referred?
The Tánaiste: I am not in a position to refer to——
An Ceann Comhairle: That shall be dealt with when it comes in the legislation.
Deputy Bernard J. Durkan: The legislation is passing as we speak.
An Ceann Comhairle: The Deputy is talking about the detail of legislation.
[255]Deputy Bernard J. Durkan: It is very crucial detail.
An Ceann Comhairle: It may well be, but that information clearly is not available at this point, and neither can we expect it to be.
Deputy Bernard J. Durkan: Is it true to say, therefore, that these appointments have taken place and none of these questions were asked as to why the appointments were made in such a fashion? I am not asking about the salaries, but rather the nature of the appointments.
An Ceann Comhairle: The Deputy has got the answer on it. I call Deputy Ring.
Deputy Bernard J. Durkan: I did not.
Deputy Michael Ring: I want to raise three items. First, I want to remind the Tánaiste that today is World Men's Day. Has she any message from the Government for the men of the world, or Ireland?
On Tuesday of next week the public services will be on strike. There is an embargo in the health service----
An Ceann Comhairle: Has the Deputy a question on legislation?
Deputy Michael Ring: We have an embargo in the public services. Does the Tánaiste believe it is right that there should be an embargo in every section of society and that the Government next week or the week after will fill two seats in the Seanad, when there is no need for them? Why does the Government not lead by example——
An Ceann Comhairle: Please, Deputy, that has nothing to do with primary legislation.
Deputy Michael Ring: ——and leave those two seats unfilled.
My next question is on legislation and it relates to EU Council Directive 2001/44/EC. I heard the Tánaiste last week calling on the people of Ireland to be patriotic and to shop in this country. Has legislation been promised in this regard, or has it gone through the House already? A person in this State got a letter from the sheriff, to collect money for the Queen of England.
An Ceann Comhairle: That has nothing to do with legislation. This can be the subject of a parliamentary question or it may be raised on the Adjournment.
Deputy Michael Ring: We are now tax collectors. Will the Queen of England be making a speech to the House shortly, or have we handed the country back to England again?
An Ceann Comhairle: The Deputy should avail of a parliamentary question or the Adjournment.
Deputy Michael Ring: I am surprised that Fianna Fáil, the republican party, is collecting money for the Queen and getting my constituents to pay tax to her.
An Ceann Comhairle: The Deputy should resume his seat. I call Deputy Joan Burton.
Deputy Bernard J. Durkan: The Queen will be in here.
Deputy Joan Burton: We have been advised that the report examining the salaries of top people in the public service, which includes Ministers, Ministers of State, senior civil servants and the heads of public bodies was received, probably three weeks ago, by the Minister for Finance. Yesterday, in the finance committee when Professor McCarthy and the members of [256]an bord snip nua were present, the deputy secretary general of the Department of Finance, Mr. Donal McNally, confirmed that the report had been received. In the context of so many public servants earning €40,000 a year or less and who are rearing families——
An Ceann Comhairle: The Deputy should refer to legislation.
Deputy Joan Burton: This is very pertinent to the work of Government. This is a report which has been received by Government. Ministers are paying themselves €240,000 a year and asking civil servants who are bringing up three and four children——
An Ceann Comhairle: To get the information she requires, the Deputy will have to put down a parliamentary question.
Deputy Joan Burton: ——-on €40,000 a year to take cuts. Will this report be published and laid in the Oireachtas Library?
An Ceann Comhairle: That is detail.
Deputy Joan Burton: I am sorry, it is not. That has been the practice as regards the two previous reports on top persons' salaries. If we do not want to return to strikes, as this Government appears to want, badly paid civil servants are being provoked by not releasing this information.
An Ceann Comhairle: We do not have promised legislation in this area and the Deputy should table a parliamentary question if she requires detailed information.
Deputy Joan Burton: Will the Minister arrange to have the report placed in the Oireachtas Library? The Minister for Finance promised this but has not yet done so. Where is it?
An Ceann Comhairle: Deputy, please.
Deputy Joan Burton: Where is the report? Members were told yesterday——
An Ceann Comhairle: I ask the Deputy to table a parliamentary question to the Minister for Finance on the matter.
Deputy Joan Burton: No, that is not adequate.
An Ceann Comhairle: It is detail.
Deputy Joan Burton: This is an appropriate matter to raise on the Order of Business.
Deputy Michael Mulcahy: It is not.
An Ceann Comhairle: It is not appropriate for the Order of Business.
Deputy Joan Burton: It is a report on which the Minister has made a statement in the House.
An Ceann Comhairle: I ask the Deputy to resume her seat.
Deputy Joan Burton: I seek an answer. This is an ordinary question about the report that has not been published.
An Ceann Comhairle: This is detail pertaining to legislation. The Deputy must find an alternative way of getting the information.
[257]Deputy Joan Burton: No, there is not. This is a standard question.
An Ceann Comhairle: We will move on.
Deputy P. J. Sheehan: Under the proposed health information Bill, can the Tánaiste tell me the reason an elderly constituent of mine was obliged to wait two weeks——
An Ceann Comhairle: Deputy Sheehan——
Deputy P. J. Sheehan: ——for an appointment to have a plaster cast applied in another hospital 50 miles away——
Deputy P. J. Sheehan: ——after an X-ray showed she had a fractured wrist?
An Ceann Comhairle: Deputy Sheehan, please. A telephone call to the local HSE should provide the information.
Deputy Joan Burton: Is the Ceann Comhairle joking?
Deputy Charles Flanagan: I do not think the Ceann Comhairle is living in the real world. The benefits of being in the Chair have affected him within the past three weeks if he believes the local HSE will provide an answer.
Deputy P. J. Sheehan: In a written reply to a question dated 17 November 2009——
An Ceann Comhairle: This has nothing to do with primary legislation. The Deputy should resume his seat.
Deputy P. J. Sheehan: ——the Minister gave me a naïve reply.
An Ceann Comhairle: Deputy Sheehan——
Deputy P. J. Sheehan: If the Minister will not answer a parliamentary question——
An Ceann Comhairle: I suggest the Deputy should raise the matter on the Adjournment.
Deputy P. J. Sheehan: ——what is going on in this House?
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Thinking about going back to school while you work?
The University of Washington makes it possible for those wanting to complete the undergraduate degrees they started. UW Professional & Continuing Education is celebrating 20 years of the Evening Degree Program. More than 2,000 students have graduated from the program, and nearly half did so between the ages of 26 and 35. Some returned to school decades after starting and then suspending their studies.
And for professionals wondering how to fit grad school into their busy lives, the UW recently hosted a panel discussion featuring three professionals who earned graduate degrees while working full-time: Cyndy Clegg, assistant director of Ambulatory Pharmacy Services at Harborview Medical Center, earned an Executive Master of Health Administration in 2007; Jeremy Snook, senior business development & strategy manager for Microsoft Game Studios, completed a Master of Communication in Digital Media in 2009; and Kelli Bixby Bays, a construction project manager for REI, is a graduate of the Master of Science in Construction Management.
These alumni successfully went back to school while continunig to work their day jobs. That's a hallmark of UW Professional & Continuing Education, which offers more than 125 certificate programs, dozens of graduate and undergraduate degrees and hundreds of courses—in the evening, on weekends and online.
Here are 12 tips from those who survived the experience. Thrived in it, actually.
Alison Koop of PCE says, "What I found most inspiring: each grad rediscovered a hunger for learning. They called the experience 'empowering.' It was a very satisfying experience, returning to school as an adult. And to their surprise, they found their professional skills (giving presentations, writing business proposals, etc.) really put them ahead in school. So, yes, you can teach an old Dawg new tricks! Even while he keeps his day job."
Here are this week's Dawg Treats:
- After jumping 375 percent over the last 20 years, a report by the UW's Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluations (IMHE) shows that global health funding slowed to just 6 percent.
- From Time magazine, Dr. Wendy DeMartini of UW Medical Center reports that MRIs are an important tool in helping women detect more cases of breast cancer.
- UW Provost Mary Lidstrom says more budget cuts are coming.
- The UW's Master of Communication in Digital Media (MCDM) hosted a rapid response public conversation on the Wikileaks debate. This is being called a defining moment for the Internet. Read an extensive post on the subject by Adjunct Professor Ken Rufo.
- Matthew Nienow, a 2010 UW graduate, was selected from over 1,000 applicants as one of this year's Creative Writing Fellows from the National Endowment for the Arts. The prize is worth $25,000.
- Prosthetic limbs have come a long way. Might high-tech tentacles be next? That's the vision of Kaylene Kau, a 2010 graduate of the UW's Industrial Design Program who conceived of a motorized curling prosthetic arm as part of her senior project.
- UW students took home first place at a prestigious international genetic engineering competition by developing an anthrax destroying protein.
- UW researcher Jeansok Kim shows how animals overcome fear to obtain food in a recent study published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences.
- Photos of tiny blood vessels in the eye link air pollution to heart disease, says Sara Adar, who did the work while an assistant professor at the UW School of Public Health.
- Ray Hilborn, UW professor of aquatic and fishery sciences, says the world is running out of places to catch wild fish.
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If you're reading this, I'm causing trouble with the family. Or dying a firy death.
It's around that time again. Time for me to pack up my minimal belongings, drag the girlfriend out the door, and go gain 400 pounds with the assistance of family and a ton of awesome home cooking. Or, if you're of a different mindset, time for me to kick back, relax, and wait for the whole damn thing to get around to exploding around me. Whichever. there will probably be half a ton of amusement. I may turn up once or twice to post it. But the real hard core blogging's about to take a vacation. WTN will be back in full swing on or around the 27th. Unless the Mayans were right–then I'll see you all in hell.
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Hey, back here at the parents with that pain in the ass James.
Now to lock him out so I get all the pumpkin pie since the world ended and left me behind.
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Merry Christmas, guys.
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Not content with giving Microsoft a serious bruising with the Chrome browser, the internet giant is now looking to take customers and profit away from Microsoft with an all-new operating system aimed at netbooks, Google Chrome OS.
Described as a 'natural extension' of the Google Chrome browser, Google Chrome OS is 'an open source, lightweight operating system' that's ideally suited to smaller notebooks - the idea is that you turn on your netbook and you're online in just a few seconds, no need to load up all the things you don't need before you start browsing. Google also claims its new OS will effectively be virus-free, a complete redesign of the security architecture leaving viruses, malware and security updates as ancient history. We'll believe that one when we see it.
The OS is app-based, so developers just need to write for the web to get an app to work on the Chrome platform. Not only that, Google says all web apps for Chrome will also work on Windows, Mac and Linux (and vice versa). Effectively offering the largest userbase for any platform, which is certain to tempt in the boffins from day one.
If you are thinking 'sounds a bit like Android', well, so did we. But Google is at pains to point out that this is a very different beast, with Android designed to be used on everything from phones to netbooks, while Chrome OS is for 'for people who spend most of their time on the web'. People like us if you like, who probably browse, have webmail, listen to Spotify, use Twitter and so on, but who don't want to wait for a computer to boot up a succession of programs and apps we just don't need. Like the browser version, this is all about speed. If you want to use serious applications, like professional graphics packages for example, it's unlikely to be for you.
It sounds promising, but the real test for Google Chrome OS is when customers gets hands-on with it. That's likely to be in the second half of 2010, with Google already in talks with various hardware makers about getting the Chrome OS pre-installed. We suspect it might be appearing at the trade shows much more quickly. CES 2010 perhaps? Quite possibly.
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This post was a 2009 one. And now it's 2013. Still Google has not released such a thing. But they have an unofficial site to get more information about their next activity. I believe there new operating system can make a big revolution in the mobile and web industry.
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New Bike-Sharing Program Ready to Roll Aug. 30
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"I am pleased to support this important initiative," says Provost and Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs Robert G. Frank. "It speaks to multiple needs and desires of the Kent State community: a need for sustainability, fuel savings, physical activity and a simple system for providing 'green' transportation to get around our expansive campus."
"Bike sharing is a unique concept that enables multiple users to borrow bikes for short-term use," says Kim Rufra, associate director of the Department of Recreational Services. "Our mission is to provide affordable, easily accessible and environmentally sustainable transportation to Kent State University."
By affordable, Rufra means free. Students, faculty and staff simply need to visit one of six designated locations on campus to sign out a bike using their FLASHcard. Fees are only assessed if equipment is returned late, damaged or not at all. Guests, with a valid driver's license, are also allowed to participate in the program as long as a student or staff member assumes liability.
Flashfleet, a second-generation bike share system, was developed from concerns over rising fuel costs, traffic congestion across campus, consistent enrollment increases each semester, physical fitness and a greater consciousness about climate change.
"The program is modeled after a similar second-generation program at Washington State University," says Melanie Knowles, the university's sustainability manager. "Washington State has now adopted a third-generation bike sharing program, complete with self-contained, solar-powered kiosks that allow users to check-in and check-out bikes from any location."
Knowles notes that Flashfleet is a pilot program. The success of this year and the research collected will be used in determining whether a third-generation system would also be suitable at Kent State. Knowles, along with Dr. David Kaplan, a geography professor at the university, acquired a $25,000 grant to study the impact of bike sharing.
Support for the project has been widespread. With the assistance of the Department of Residence Services and the Kent Student Center, the Department of Recreational Services is able to provide convenient campus locations to students. Furthermore, the Office of Sustainability has provided valuable insight into the creation of the pilot program and will be monitoring trends and the success of Flashfleet throughout the year. The 50 bikes being used for the program, all Trek 7000 Hybrids, will be maintained on a weekly basis by the Department of Recreational Services' equipment manager and registered with Kent State University Police Services.
"We're also looking to create a more dynamic bike culture throughout Kent State," Rufra says. "Currently, there are more than 100 bike racks across campus for students to use. Not only do users have easy access here, but they can use our bicycles and visit downtown businesses and other locations in the Kent area."
All riders will receive a brochure with biking safety tips, rules and regulations for the program and a map detailing local bike trails in the area. To further encourage riders, the Department of Recreational Services is implementing a contest during which one lucky winner will receive their very own Trek 7000 Hybrid Bike on Earth Day, Apr. 22, 2011. All those who participate in the program will be entered into the contest.
The Department of Recreational Services at Kent State University is proud to provide the students, faculty and staff of Kent State University and members of the surrounding community with outstanding recreational, fitness and wellness opportunities. For more information about Flashfleet, please call the Department of Recreational Services at 330-672-2REC, visit us online at www.kent.edu/flashfleet or e-mail email@example.com.
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Internet Explorer zero-day exploit found on more websites. Fingers point towards Elderwood Project
SophosLabs, has uncovered two new sites which have been hit by the recently discovered Internet Explorer zero-day vulnerability - a community seeking independence from China, and an Iranian oil firm's website.
Zero day vulnerability in Internet Explorer being used in targeted attacks, FixIt now available
Microsoft has released an advisory on a new zero day attack against users of Internet Explorer. While a Fixit is available it may be best to avoid using IE for awhile.
Jobs website of major hotel chain serving malware, linked to other attacks
The jobs website of a major international hotel chain is silently serving up malware to visitors.
And curiously, the security breach appears to be connected to other recent high profile attacks. Paul Baccas of SophosLabs looks deeper.
European aeronautical supplier's website infected with "state-sponsored" zero-day exploit
In what has all the hallmarks of a state-sponsored attack, the website of a European aeronautical parts supplier had been hacked, and had a zero-day Microsoft security vulnerability planted upon it.
Danger! Unpatched Microsoft security vulnerability being actively exploited
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The 2012 Annual Shelter House Book Sale will take place on March 3rd from 10:30 AM to 4:30 PM (early birds:10:00 am for $10) and March 4th (Noon - 4:00 PM). We will hold the book sale in the open retail space between the Hobby Corner and Sears stores in the Sycamore Mall Shopping Center. Just 2 doors east of Ben Franklin.
Donations welcomed: books, CDs, and DVDs. You may drop your donations at the rear entrance to the mall (look for the "Book Sale" sign) between 10:00 am and 3:00 pm on the following Saturdays in February: 4th, 11th, 18th, and 25th.
We are unable to accept donations of magazines, encyclopedias, condensed books, textbooks, puzzles, or games.
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Greg Kroah-Hartman has announced the immediate availability for download of Linux kernel 3.10.24, which brings a fair amount of changes and fixes.
The new maintenance version of the 3.10.x branch has been released and, just like the previous build, a lot of commits have been added.
As usual, these point release versions of the Linux kernel don't bring anything major and mostly comprise driver updates and various fixes. This should not stop you from upgrading to the new build.
"I'm announcing the release of the 3.10.24 kernel. All users of the 3.10 kernel series must upgrade."
"The updated 3.10.y git tree can be found at: git://git.kernel.org/pub/scm/linux/kernel/git/stable/linux-stable.git linux-3.10.y and can be browsed at the normal kernel.org git web browser: http://git.kernel.org/?p=linux/kernel/git/stable/linux-stable.git," Greg Kroah-Hartman said in the email announcement.
Highlights of Linux kernel 3.10.24:
• The second and third PCIe unit of Armada XP mv78260 have been fixed;
• Second PCIe unit of Armada XP mv78230 is only x1 capable;
• The handling of unsupported CSIZE setting has been corrected;
• Support has been added for the Lenovo RD02-D400 USB Modem;
• A mono speaker quirk has been added for Dell Inspiron 5439;
• A aes-xts parameter corruption has been fixed;
• Virtual CPU registers are now used to access coherency registers.
• Wrong GPIO input data on MPC8572/MPC8536 has been fixed.
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Problem publishing Workflow
New day, new issue...
Trying to publish my workflow after successful tests in debugging mode, and when stepping through the wizard I get the following error:
The ServiceDesk AppPool and Symantec Workflow Server service both run as a service account that has explicit admin rights on the box (and is a sysadmin of the ProcessManager database, if that's even required for publishing), and the user account I was logged in with to edit/publish the workflow also has explicit admin rights on the box. I'm publishing locally.
Any help you all can provide would be most welcome. Thanks in advance!
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This security measure has been documented in the Symantec ServiceDesk 7.5 Release Notes, along with a related KB Article.
ServiceDesk 7.5 Release Notes: http://www.symantec.com/docs/DOC5720
ServiceDesk/Workflow General Security Best Practices: http://www.symantec.com/docs/DOC6160
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Improved security controls on the Workflow Server
Symantec has improved security controls on the Workflow Server. The improved security can potentially block the ability to deploy from a local Workflow Designer to a remote Workflow Server. If you cannot deploy to a remote Workflow Server, change the following setting on the remote Workflow Server before attempting to deploy.
To allow remote connections:
Please note that the Symantec security best practice is to revert this setting after you are finished deploying. For more information on Symantec security best practices, see the article ServiceDesk/Workflow General Security Best Practices.
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Bundled Home Adapter and USB Charger
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Complete and handy package is a convenient way to charge an e-cig battery. Two pieces: wall adapter and USB charger are designed to work together in any regular outlet.
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With the USB charger alone, directly in a computer.
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LANGSTON — Mike Garrett sits in a barren office on a barren campus on the barren Oklahoma plains in the middle of summer, 1,372 miles from Southern Cal's idyllic campus, and talks national championships.
Mike Garrett has big plans for Langston football
Talks of national championships and moving Langston University into the NCAA, and not just to Division II, where Langston's old Oklahoma partners have settled, but Division I, be it I-AA or even pie in the sky of I-A.
Garrett won a Heisman Trophy with USC in 1965, and a Super Bowl ring with the 1969 Kansas City Chiefs; he was the USC athletic director who hired Pete Carroll, spurring a Trojan renaissance.
Now, at 69 years old, Garrett is running the athletic department at a 2,500-student school in rural Oklahoma with few resources and little tradition. Yet Garrett is talking championships.
The Road to Rome, he calls it. Rome, Ga., hosts the NAIA championship game, and Garrett is unabashed in his plan. Win the 2013 NAIA title, spur school spirit and alumni pride, build up the finances and Langston's profile, and then do the same thing all over again in the NCAA.
"I think it's a good story," said Barry Switzer, who helped Garrett stage a golf tournament in Tulsa last spring that raised $100,000 for Langston. "Segregated school, doesn't have any funding at all, really. They've got aspirations and dreams. I'm impressed with the guy."
Garrett talks big. He's also produced big. USC's athletic budget was $18 million when Garrett was hired as AD in 1993 and football had become mediocre. When Garrett was forced out in 2010 amid NCAA scandals in football (Reggie Bush) and basketball (O.J. Mayo), the Trojan budget was approaching $100 million and Carroll had built a powerhouse, winning 79 games in the seven seasons of 2002-08.
But there is nothing big about Langston. Nothing big except Garrett's dream.
Garrett did not attend an historically black college. Did not even grow up in an area where segregated higher education existed. Garrett grew up in East Los Angeles.
But on those grand old Chief teams of Hank Stram, Garrett had plenty of teammates who came from historically black colleges.
Buck Buchanan went to Grambling. Willie Lanier went to Morgan State. Jim Kearney and Otis Taylor went to Prairie View. Jim Marsalis went to Tennessee State. Robert Holmes and Frank Pitts went to Southern U.
"But more importantly, I grew up in the projects," Garrett said. "One thing I wanted to do was never have to move back to the projects. Some people along the way helped me achieve my goal.
"So when they asked about an historically black college, it was like me going back to my roots and try to make something happen. I identify with a lot of the kids here, because they have a chance to change their lives, and do it academically and athletically. I can't think of anything more exciting to do at this time of my life than to be at Langston and fight the fight."
It's a fight, all right. Langston does not award athletic scholarships. It grants tuition waivers to some, and Garrett hopes to implement scholarships eventually. Langston's athletic budget is $4 million, and the Lions have only three home games this season; their four games outside the Central States Football League are all road games against NCAA Division I-AA opponents, for which Garrett plans to make $100,000 to bolster the budget.
And the expectation of winning was gone when Garrett arrived.
"Langston has a great school spirit, alumni has a great spirit," Garrett said. "But they've kind of lost that drive in athletics, other than that homecoming game, where there's a battle of the bands."
Who knows what the alumni and students expect from Langston football? But Garrett does not mince words about his expectations.
In less than a year, Garrett replaced five of his seven head coaches, including football's Mickey Joseph, who was replaced by Dwone Sanders. And no one this side of George Steinbrenner is as brutally honest as is Garrett.
"What we want to do is become a reckoning body in NAIA sports, then move up to Division II and become a force there," Garrett said, "with the whole guise of branding the university and bringing in better students. Oklahoma did that with Bud Wilkinson."
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Born: April 12, 1944
Hometown: Los Angeles
College: Southern California
Honors: Two-time All-America tailback, 1965 Heisman Trophy
NFL: Eight seasons, 4 1/2 with Kansas City, 3 1/2 with San Diego.
Honors: 1967 All-AFL, scored Chiefs' first touchdown in 23-7 win over Vikings in Super Bowl IV
Post-football career: director of business development for the Great Western Forum, worked for the San Diego district attorney's office, Southern Cal athletic director 1993-2010


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Shoplifting could cost retailers nearly $9 billion this holiday season. The strikes at the ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach are entering their second week, but some businesses are actually benefiting from the stoppage. The future of agriculture might be in the hands of robots. Employers are requiring degrees for jobs that didn't require a diploma just five years ago. We ask a mathematician what it takes to make elevators run smoothly. The series Black Gold Boom provides a look into the life of a North Dakotan roughnecker. And we learn about the history of boredom and how boredom affects our daily lives.
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Sizwe Medical Fund, which was put under curatorship in September last year, owing to governance failures, has put out a tender for administration. The closing date for tenders, estimated at no more than R150m per annum, is 21 February. Bonitas, which was under curatorship until last August, has retained Medscheme as its administrator.
It's unclear who's vying for the Sizwe account, but Sechaba Medical Services (Sechaba), the incumbent, might face competition with stronger contenders including the country's premier administrator Discovery Health, Metropolitan and third-ranked Medscheme. Hungry minnows Agility, Allcare and Sanlam might also take a stab.
Contrary to hushed but widespread speculation that Sizwe's tender is a neat way to axe Sechaba, curator Khaya Gobinca says the scheme is in the process of "renegotiating" and "reviewing all contracts".
He won't say which or even whether any suppliers have been fired since he was installed in place of the conflicted board ousted last year. Asked what this move means for Sechaba, chairman and seasoned industry player Peter Matseke says his firm "appreciates the importance to benchmark service standards and costs". Sechaba, admin and managed-care service provider to the 150 000-member fund for the past three decades, is "strongly placed" for a return, Matseke predicts.
At last check, Sizwe's service providers included actuarial firm Health Monitor and Sechaba, now under CEO Grant Newton who previously headed Sanlam Healthcare and Eternity. Furthermore, Afena, Cadiz, Investec and Prescient all serve as investment managers while auditors PKF and SizweNtsalubaGobodo also do business with Sizwe. KPMG, PwC and RMB ceased to be service providers two years ago.
"In respect of governance issues that triggered curatorship, those who have been with us for a long time need to be reviewed – given that the curatorship came as a result of governance concerns," Gobinca says. "All contracts are being reviewed, the idea is to ensure that members are getting value for their money."
However, partly because of the huge returns they promise with, often, little investment, it's administration that tends to generate a lot of excitement and keen interest in the R100bn medical aid market that covers almost 9m people.
In 2011, Sechaba made almost R170m after hiking its fees by 6% for administration (R129.4m) and managed-care services (R40m) from Sizwe. The admin fee works out to R250 per beneficiary per year. That's markedly lower than what members of market leader Discovery (R385), Bonitas (R330) and mid-sized player Fedhealth (R320) pay their respective administrators for the service.
Purely on the size of its price tag, coupled with what Matseke labels "our strong track record" Sechaba would be justified in its expectation to retain the admin account. But, a tainted record on the governance front would prove too hard to ignore. That said, Newton and his management team need to spend more time considering life after Sizwe. The threat that could spell the end for Sechaba is too real to wish away.


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Internal Revenue Bulletin: 2003-33
August 18, 2003
Table of Contents
This notice provides guidance regarding certain reporting requirements and transition rules applicable to Coverdell Education Savings Accounts ("CESAs") described in section 530 of the Internal Revenue Code.
Section 530(h) provides that the trustee or custodian of a CESA shall make reports to the Secretary and to the beneficiary of the CESA with respect to contributions, distributions, and such other matters as the Secretary may require in the time and manner required by the Secretary.
For calendar years before 2003, CESA trustees and custodians were required to report on Form 1099-R (Distributions From Pensions, Annuities, Retirement or Profit-Sharing Plans, IRAs, Insurance Contracts, etc.) gross distributions from CESAs during the calendar year, together with other information including the name, address and TIN of the beneficiary. For calendar years after 2002, CESA trustees and custodians are required to report on Form 1099-Q (Payments From Qualified Education Programs (Under Sections 529 and 530)) not only gross distributions from CESAs during the calendar year (as they did on Form 1099-R), but also the earnings and basis portions of the distributions, and certain other information. Gross distributions reportable on Form 1099-Q include transfers from the CESA trustee to a section 529 qualified tuition program (QTP) or to another CESA (trustee-to-trustee transfers).
The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has received comments concerning changes to the reporting requirements for distributions from CESAs. Commentators have stated that a financial institution that acts as trustee or custodian of CESAs may not have collected historical account information that would enable the financial institution to determine the basis and earnings portions of gross distributions for a taxable year. Further, even if a financial institution has collected its own historical basis and earnings information for the CESAs it holds, the financial institution may not have the basis and earnings information for amounts that were transferred to the financial institution from CESAs managed by other financial institutions. Commentators also asked whether gross distributions required to be reported on Form 1099-Q include trustee-to-trustee transfers. Commentators indicated that the records of a financial institution that acts as trustee or custodian of CESAs may not establish whether a CESA distribution was sent to a CESA or QTP at another financial institution or directly to the beneficiary. Commentators requested additional time to allow financial institutions to implement appropriate recordkeeping and reporting procedures.
The IRS is modifying the reporting requirements relating to CESAs. If a trustee or custodian is unable to calculate the earnings and basis portions of a gross distribution from a CESA made in 2003, the trustee or custodian will satisfy the reporting requirements of section 530(h) if the trustee or custodian provides in a timely manner a Form 1099-Q that includes:
Gross distributions, including the amount of any excess contributions and earnings thereon distributed to a participant during the calendar year, in box 1;
All other required information except for earnings and basis information in boxes 2 and 3, which should be left blank unless the gross distribution includes a distribution of earnings on excess contributions;
The amount of any earnings on excess contributions in box 2, computed using the method for calculating the net income attributable to IRA contributions that are distributed as a returned contribution pursuant to section 408(d)(4) of the Code under Notice 2000-39, 2000-2 C.B. 132, and Proposed section 1.408-11, Income Tax Regulations;
If earnings on excess contributions are reported in box 2, an indication in the empty box below boxes 5 and 6 that the amount in box 2 includes earnings on excess contributions;
The fair market value of the CESA (appropriately labeled) as of December 31, 2003, in the empty box below boxes 5 and 6; and
A cross reference in the empty box below boxes 5 and 6 to Publication 970 (Tax Benefits for Education), as provided in the instructions to Form 1099-Q, so that recipients will know how to calculate the earnings portion of the gross distribution.
If the trustee or custodian does not have records indicating whether a gross distribution from a CESA made in 2003 was a trustee-to-trustee transfer, the trustee or custodian may leave box 4 of Form 1099-Q blank.
These modifications allow additional time for CESA trustees or custodians to implement recordkeeping procedures to enable them to report basis and earnings information, and to identify trustee-to-trustee transfers. The IRS expects to publish further guidance about required reporting for CESA distributions made in 2004 and future years. These modifications remain in effect until further guidance is issued. These modifications do not apply to QTPs, which are required to report distributions, including trustee-to-trustee transfers, in accordance with Notice 2001-81, 2001-2 C.B. 617.
The IRS recognizes that to report basis and earnings information for 2004 and future years, trustees and custodians that have not previously collected this information with respect to existing CESAs will need to use information from various sources to establish basis and earnings. The IRS invites comments on sources of information that should be considered satisfactory for this purpose, including Forms 5498 (IRA and Coverdell ESA Contribution Information) filed by other trustees or custodians, account statements from financial institutions, and other forms of documentation. The IRS invites comments on an appropriate rule for determining basis and earnings if documentation is not available. The IRS also invites comments on other CESA reporting matters that may be appropriate for additional guidance.
Comments should reference Notice 2003-53. Please send written comments by October 17, 2003, to: CC:PA:RU (Notice 2003-53), room 5226, Internal Revenue Service, POB 7604, Ben Franklin Station, Washington DC 20044. Submissions may be hand-delivered Monday through Friday between the hours of 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. to CC:PA:RU (Notice 2003-53), Courier's Desk, Internal Revenue Service, 1111 Constitution Avenue, NW, Washington DC. Comments may also be sent via e-mail to email@example.com. Comments will be available for public inspection.
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Rolando McClain: Should the Giants Bring Him In?
LB Rolando McClain has been released by the Oakland Raiders. Unfortunately, he's going down as as another incredulous first-round draft bust for the Silver and Black. In actuality, McClain isn't that bad of a player. He just fell short of the immense expectations placed on him coming out of Alabama in 2010.
Back then, we mocked McClain to the Giants at #15 in several scenarios. The Raiders pulled the trigger on McClain at #8 and the Giants took JPP later on in the round. Looks like the Raiders saved the Giants some grief back then.
But what about now? Should the Giants explore McClain now that the expectations and price tag have dropped considerably….? They have Dan Connor and Mark Herzlich on the inside already, but this kid was supposed to be a major talent. Maybe a change of venue will help him recognize his potential.
From Rotoworld: McClain is owed base salaries of $4.005 million (2013) and $5.805 million (2014), so it's a safe bet that he'll clear waivers. He will generate some interest once he hits the open market. McClain is a two-down inside linebacker with next to no coverage ability and has off-field issues, but he's a serviceable run defender and is only 23 years old. It's perhaps worth noting that new Browns GM Mike Lombardi — an NFL Network analyst at the time — compared McClain to former Giants great Pepper Johnson coming out of Alabama in 2010. Cleveland could use competition at the inside linebacker position next to D'Qwell Jackson.
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Is development timeline same with premature babies?
Baby was born 4 weeks early, will sight, hearing, etc. follow same developmental timelines or will development be slower?
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my son was 6 weeks early and was extremely delayed in the gross motor skills, he couldnt even hold his head up at 5 mos. i was so worried i got him involved in physical therapy, now, at just past his first birthday, he has not only caught up, but surpassed many of his full term peers. i recommend calling early on or other agency at your first worry. really there is no such thing as too much help!posted 04/07/2011 by gabbersma
My second and third kids were both born @ 28 wks. However, the development in each one was and is different so be patient the baby will come around before you know it.posted 03/14/2011 by sharkia1
My son was 8 weeks early and weighed 5lbs 15oz and was 18 inches long, he was too long to fit in preemie clothes, and was too small for newborn hehe. They said you have to adjust everything to his original due date. He was in the NICU for 3 weeks. We have a program the hospital set up called Early Access, they come to the house as often as we like to set up (we have it set at every 2 months). They come to check his developement at his adjusted age, and at his actual age, so if he declines in developement we can get started with therapy as soon as possible. So far they havent had to use the adjusted tests. Just before Christmas they came and screened him, and said he was above average and advanced in almost all areas for his actualy age... they come on on feb 8, cant wait to see what they say.. so some babies are behind and some are way ahead, yu can only go with how they want to develop and help where you can. Good luck!posted 02/01/2011 by avracadaverfem1
My twins were born 5 weeks early. They are 4 months old and My little girl looks like a 2 month old, and my son looks like he's 4 months old. They both act normal. They are very happy and healthy. My little girl on the other hand will stand straight up when you hold her she's very strong and alert. My son is little less willing to use his legs in that way. But he's also a little mellower personality. I also strictly give them breast milk only!!! They are doing just fine. So I see no reason why a premature baby wouldn't act their age. Even though they were early and are total opposites, they act just like 4 month olds... Just my opinion :)posted 01/31/2011 by nesi_04
My Twins were born at 35w 1d. They are now 11 months old. Brian aka Baby A has always been ahead of the developmental schedule, sitting up at 4 months walking at 9 months when Brandon aka Baby B started sitting at 6 months and is just mastering standing with balance. Our Pediatrician sees no developmental delay at all with them. One is just advanced and the other is on target.posted 01/23/2011 by Made w/ Love
yes, my sonwas born 3 weeks early and at first we were worried to but he is actually above average with everything. he crawled late (8 months) but walked at 10 months. his first word was duck at 7 months and he is now 2. he knows letters if you point them out, he can spell his name, knows his colors and numbers in english and spanish, talks in complete sentences of 5-8 words and is very independent. nothing wrong with his sight or hearing. at birth he actually failed the hearing test but ended up fine. just don't worry every baby is different. yours may suprise you mine sure did.posted 04/02/2008 by aiden.ezequiel
My baby is going on 5 months old but he was 9 weeks early, He hasn't laughed or anything but he did start smiling finaly. Is this normal?posted 01/19/2011 by aust1nsm0mmy
Hello, my son to was born premature. He was born 5 weeks early. He is not walking on his own yet, but he understand alot of things. Like t.v. he loves watching Nick JR. he goes crazy everytime it comes out. The only thing is that it took him some time to hold his head up, even to crawl and roll over. Its scary I remember I would always ask his pediatrician and he too will tell me that he was a month behind. Like if he was 5 months he was really 4 months. Is weird but that's how it goes. Though he has not started walking on his own yet. But then again my son was born with club feet and I feel like, because of that he will take a little longer to learn. He walks around holding on to stuff he stands on his own but does not walk on his own.posted 01/07/2011 by Elizabeth109
I have 2 children my daughter was 5 weeks early and showed no delays at all. My son was 8 weeks early and shows a little bit of delay but according to his pediatrician is closer to his age (7 months) rather than the adjusted age(5months)posted 12/18/2010 by Brandy63
Babies who are premature are aged by when they should have been born, not when they were actually born when discussing development. My husband was eight weeks early and didn't follow a standard developmental curve. I also have a friend who is a PICU nurse, and she was telling me that most premature babies don't have problems with development, they just seem slower because they have to catch up.posted 10/20/2009 by Charlie7278
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TKB confirms the ESPN report that Crawford for Harrington has been sent to the league.
Update 1:00-
If the ESPN report is true, the Crawford-Harrington swap may be a separate deal entirely.
…Andrew Smith writes….
Update: 12:30 – Andrew Marchand of ESPN Radio is reporting that ESPN's Marc Stein is confirming a 1-for-1 deal of Jamal Crawford for Al Harrington. Marchand reports that a GM in the league does not believe that the Clippers are involved.
Take this with a grain of salt for now… Stein is reliable, but this is just what was reported on 1050 ESPN Radio. More to come…..
Update: 12:08– Just heard that Marco Belinelli and Malik Rose are getting tossed in the mix. This is getting crazy…..
Daily News and SNY's Frankie "Ice" Isola on the case….
Update 12:00 High noon and still no announcement, but we've talked to several people close to the situation at it seems that Crawford feels he is a goner. It appears at the very least that Crawford will go for Harrington if said 3-way falls through. I can't believe the Warriors would want Rose for Harrington.
Also, if the Clips land Randolph look for them to move Chris Kaman at some point, maybe to the Bobcats for Gerald Wallace.
Update 11:15– ESPN RealGM Trade Checker is useful.
Update 10:38- The players involved in a possible 3-way are Zach Randolph, Mardy Collins and Jamal Crawford and are rumored to be getting Mobley, Harrington and Tim Thomas.
The deal is rumored to be done by noon eastern, yet we just can't seem to add everything up if the Knicks are giving up 23 million (roughly) with Crawford, Randolph and Collins and are getting back $24 million, where is the money from GS coming?
TKB has learned through sources that the hold up to the trade may be that a third team is getting involved, we're hearing the Clippers, in the Harrington deal, hence why it hasn't been made official yet.
Details are sketchy but this could have major salary cap implications for the Knicks.
Still no word if that team doesn't get involved whether it's Crawford or Rose.