Zimmerman Named Academic Momentum Award Winners Nov 12, 2009
The names, schools, majors, sports, hometowns and NCAS regions of the male Academic Momentum Award winners are Adrian Cannon (tied), University of Maryland, American Studies, Football, Pontiac, MI, Mid-Atlantic; Sekou Yansane (tied), Lehigh University, Sociology/Social Psychology, Football, Potomac, MD, Mid-Atlantic; J.P. Gavinski, University of Wisconsin-Madison, Community and Nonprofit Leadership, Basketball, Wisconsin, Dells,WI, Midwest; Jovan Belcher, University of Maine, Child y... (Tarheelblue.com)
Geithner encouraged by moves in Japan, China Nov 12, 2009
In China, the third-largest economy, massive stimulus, tax cuts and expanded social welfare policies have spurred buying of cars and other consumer items, with the government reporting Wednesday a 16 per cent surge in retail sales last month. Such efforts are "an important complement to what we're doing in the United States, as Americans save more," Geithner told reporters after meeting with Hatoyama on Wednesday and Finance Minister Hirohisa Fujii on Tuesday evening. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
Weird news: Southerners love their health insurance Nov 12, 2009
I say no social welfare programs unless the person is disabled, elderly, vet or has paid into soc ... People who are on social welfare programs should be required to do community service, or work in our gov t offices to receive help, we have plenty of people who take but do not help or give back in anyway. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Opinion)
China's eight measures mean long-term benefits for Africa: FM spokesman Nov 11, 2009
China also pledged to phase in zero-tariff treatment on 95 percent of products from the least developed African countries, and to promote cooperation on agriculture, infrastructure, ecological and environmental protection, and social welfare. "All measures will benefit African countries now and in the long run," Qin said. (Xinhuanet, China)
Refugees and asylum sneakers Nov 11, 2009
Of course, well all have to tighten our belts a tad more wretched homeless people here mean less water, less housing, more traffic, more social welfare bills to go around here but what does that matter as long as we show compassion. And dont forget, 98 per cent of refugees come in by air where you need identification and some small semblance of a check on bona fides. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Opinion)
Animal rescues struggle with drop in donations Nov 11, 2009
"No single social welfare group has made a greater impact on a problem than the people working in animal shelters," he said, adding it has 100 percent to do with spaying and neutering. There have been other recessions and recoveries, Zawistowski said. (MSNBC -- Health)
Nigeria: Why Govt Withdrew Ex-President's Vehicles Nov 10, 2009
com: Nigeria: Why We Withdrew Buhari's Vehicles - FG (Page 1 of 1). Why We Withdrew Buhari's Vehicles - FG. (allAfrica.com)
Police arrest suspected armed robbers of bullion vans Nov 10, 2009
Mr Quaye called on the authorities at the universities, research institutions, the courts, prisons, Department of Social Welfare and individuals with requisite professional training in dealing with social delinquencies to help solve crime related problems. "We cannot continue to scratch the surface of the problem without getting to the roots. We know that rehabilitation and reformation is a challenge for the prisons service," Mr Quaye said. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Keynes, Friedman Give Way to the Master of Gloom Nov 10, 2009
Updated: New York, Nov 10 04:22 London, Nov 10 09:22 Tokyo, Nov 10 18:22. Commentary by Amity Shlaes. (Bloomberg -- Columnists)
Recovery Looks Like `L' Without Job Growth: David Blanchflower Nov 10, 2009
Recovery Looks Like L Without Job Growth: David Blanchflower - Bloomberg. Updated: New York, Nov 10 04:22 London, Nov 10 09:22 Tokyo, Nov 10 18:22. (Bloomberg -- Columnists)
"Mad Men" finale: What's worth a fight? Nov 10, 2009
" Exactly. It's a shame people automatically assume there must have been a sexual relationship based on zero evidence beyond her youth and gender and his power. But it's equally a shame that any actual relationship would be seen as grounds to deny Gordon's writing talent. I have no idea if Kater Gordon ever slept with Matthew Weiner (which, since it's none of my damned business, works out just fine). But either way, I think it's quite safe to assume that Gordon did not sleep with the entire... (Salon)
East Africa: E-Health Network to Comat Epidemics Nov 9, 2009
Donald Charwe, acting Commissioner for Social Welfare in Tanzania's Ministry of Health and Social Welfare, said the country was now talking with other partner states of the Community about integrating of their respective national disease-information communications networks to ease the exchange of knowledge on deadly diseases with far reaching life and business implications ... According to Dr Saguti, the country's Ministry of Health and Social Welfare uses the Zain network to communicate locally... (allAfrica.com)
China sets up fund to help people with brittle bone disease Nov 7, 2009
The fund, "China-Dolls care and Support Association", launched by the China Social Welfare Education Foundation (CSWEF), will focus on improving public knowledge of OI and other rare diseases, and providing social and legal assistance to patients and their families. The CSWEF said it had earmarked 100,000 yuan (14,000 U.S. dollars) to the fund and welcomed donations from various sectors. (Xinhuanet, China)
Vietnam signals change in economic policy Nov 7, 2009
Meanwhile, spending went up substantially because of stimulus expenditure measures and government commitments to social welfare. According to figures released by the World Bank this week, the fiscal deficit of Vietnam is expected to widen to 9. (Xinhuanet, China)
NM boy tells 911 operator he shot father in anger Nov 6, 2009
Social welfare agencies, who may have been monitoring the autistic boy, said they couldn't comment because of confidentiality rules. ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. -- "Just get a doctor over here!" the desperate 10-year-old boy begs a 911 operator. (Fresno Bee -- Nation)
WNY groups reach out to disabled Nov 6, 2009
7 million at That s more than the $600 million generated by the social welfare organizations category, despite the fact there are twice as many - 98 - included in the category. That puts rehabilitation and services for the disabled at the top in terms of economic impact, according to the 2009 Million Dollar Nonprofits, an annual research report by Business First that analyzes the nonprofits from an eight-county region with revenues of at least $1 million. (Buffalo Business First, NY)
Third furlough lawsuit claims rights violation Nov 6, 2009
"Why is that different from any other state-created benefit like welfare or public health? The Supreme Court has recognized that you cannot take away health care and other social welfare benefits without due process. Why can you take away school?" ... "Why is that different from any other state-created benefit like welfare or public health? The Supreme Court has recognized that you cannot take away health care and other social welfare benefits without due process. Why can you take away school?".... (Honolulu Star-Bulletin)
Lesotho: Aids Orphans Get Helping Hand Nov 6, 2009
The ministry of health and social welfare says the main objective of the programme is to assist the ever-increasing number of children affected by HIV/AIDS. National AIDS Commission statistics show that the number of AIDS orphans in Lesotho has increased from 108,000 in 2007 to 120,000 this year. "We expect to reach a total of 60,000 orphans and vulnerable children through grants, counselling, guidance on safety measure against HIV/AIDS, as well as decreasing food insecurity," says the... (allAfrica.com)
Thailand recalls ambassador to Cambodia (Update) Nov 5, 2009
Thaksin remains widely popular among Thailands rural people and the urban poor, who benefited from his social welfare policies. He is still highly influential, rallying protesters in telephoned speeches from aboard. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- News)
Malawi: Blame Game While Children Suffer Nov 5, 2009
Because while the Genti brothers eke out an existence living by their wits and the charity of strangers, the government is too busy to help children like them as it accuses its regional social welfare department of not doing enough to supplement the pittance it provides it each month. The 400 dollars government allocates the Nsanje social welfare department is meant to provide care for over 40,000 children in the area ... The ministry of gender, children and community development has social... (allAfrica.com)
Involving children in the implementation of their rights is critical-Veep Nov 5, 2009
Vice-President Mahama said there was the need to critically examine efforts being made so far to ensure that all sectoral interventions such as health, nutrition, education, water, sanitation, justice, social welfare, labour and industry, were synchronised in the best interest of children. Vice President Mahama stressed on the importance of listening to issues and concerns of children and being sensitive not only to acts of commission but those of omission as well. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
NM boy charged with murder in father's death Nov 4, 2009
Social welfare agencies, who may have been monitoring the autistic boy, said they couldn't comment because of confidentiality rules. ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. -- An 11-year-old New Mexico boy who police say reported he fatally shot his father because the man was punishing him was charged Tuesday with first-degree murder. (Fresno Bee -- Nation)
Senegal: Groundnut Production in Freefall Nov 4, 2009
He says it is a "mission of food security and social welfare.". According to the Association for the Promotion of Development (ASPRODEB), a programme to rebuild stocks of quality seed has been in place since last year and is running in most areas of the groundnut basin. (allAfrica.com)
Teacher who spurns fame the real idol Nov 3, 2009
Search brisbanetimes. I get choked up watching children's school choirs sing, or as Dicko put it on Australian Idol, I have a quiet "blub". (Sydney Morning Herald -- Opinion)
Privatise higher education? Nov 3, 2009
Rather, the states role should be to modulate this enthusiasm to maximise social welfare. The first step should be to dump the fairy tale that education is a sacred mission and cannot be permitted to be a business. (India Times)
Veep swears in reconstituted DIC Board Nov 3, 2009
Vice-President Mahama later administered the oaths of secrecy and the official oath to Dr Duffour and the other members including Mrs Betty Mould-Iddrisu, Attorney-General and Minister of Justice, Ms Hannah Tetteh, Minister for Trade and Mr Stephen Amaonor Kwao, Minister for Employment and Social Welfare. The rest were Mr Kofi Asamoah, Secretary-General of the Ghana Trade Union Congress, Mr Yao Klinogo, Executive Secretary of the State Enterprises Commission, Mr Asakkua Agambila, Executive... (Ghana Web, Ghana)
* India remembers Iron Lady Indira Gandhi Nov 1, 2009
For many, she remains an idol who connected directly to the poor and underprivileged with her social welfare programs and catchy populist slogans like garibi hatao (oust poverty). The daughter of Indias first prime minister, Jawaharlal Nehru, Gandhi achieved food security for India. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- Business)
View sexual harassment reports seriously, employers told Nov 1, 2009
Secondly, sexual harassment is not easily proven, she told reporters after presenting welfare aid amounting to RM60,000 to 170 recipients including the disabled at Gombak Social Welfare office on Sunday ... Earlier, Shahrizat said the Social Welfare Department had begun handing out aid to recipients including those with disability or illness and those of old age in Peninsular Malaysia on the first day of the month since Sept 1. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Answering back Nov 1, 2009
He says that, for many people, the basics of life under the now-reviled socialism of East Germany - like work and social welfare - were better than what followed and that freedom without social justice is no freedom at all. He is challenging the united Germany to hold that debate now, because it never happened 20 years ago. (BBC News -- Europe)
* Artists rally to start union to better protect interests Nov 1, 2009
Artists rallied in Taipei yesterday to campaign for the creation of a trade union to better protect their interests and participate in the countrys social welfare systems. Tang Huang-chen (), a member of the preparatory panel for the proposed Art Creators Trade Union, said that an application for such a trade union was rejected by the Council of Labor Affairs in June, which means artists are not eligible for standard retirement and insurance benefits. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- Business)
FCC Economist: Congestion Pricing Could Mean Efficient Network Operation Oct 31, 2009
Number four, he said, was "providing incentives for efficient network operation, perhaps through congestion pricing or network management." The other three were market failures that might be caused by, among other things, the market power of ISPs or applications providers; social welfare effects of price discrimination and the impact of wireless broadband as a potential substitute; adequate incentives for investment [a key issue for incumbent networks as well as those managing pension funds with... (Multichannel News)
Yilo, Upper and Lower Manya Districts to benefit from water project Oct 31, 2009
Mr. Stephen Amoanor-Kwao, the Minister of Employment and Social Welfare and Member of Parliament (MP) Upper-Manya, on behalf of government donated 10 crates of assorted drinks and GHC 500 to support the festival. 30 Oct. 09. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Make this world a better place Oct 30, 2009
Fortunately, business entities are increasingly expected to devote some of their resources towards social welfare (corporate social responsibility, as it is called) ... Cos are expected to devote some of their resources towards social welfare. (India Times)
Minister briefs Parliament on salary situation Oct 30, 2009
Mr Stephen Amoanor Kwao, the Minister of Employment and Social Welfare, on Thursday said factors including the global economy, revenue mobilization, macro- economic indicators, gross domestic product and inflation were some issues that determined the fixing of salaries for workers. He said negotiations between the social partners - the tripartite committee made up of the Ghana Association of Industries, the trade unions and the ability of government to pay - were other determinants that went... (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Conflicts in developing world examined Oct 30, 2009
Lynch cited the gradual withdrawal of direct social welfare programs by governments as well as increased globalization as the causes for the rise in number of NGOs. The reduced effectiveness of these organizations is in part based on a false assumption and reluctance, Lynch said. (The Observer, IN)
Single Spine Pay Policy in January 2010 Oct 30, 2009
"As a matter of principle, government must ensure that the roadmap agreed upon is implemented within the remaining timeframe," a letter signed by Mrs Irene Duncun-Adanusa, General Secretary of GNAT, to the Minister of Employment and Social Welfare, said. The letter expressed regret about delays in the implementation of the roadmap of the single spine pay policy. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Delhi: Lotika Sarkar gets her house back Oct 30, 2009
The district social welfare officer (south) has been directed to visit Lotika at least once a week and sub-divisional magistrate (Hauz Khas) will have to place a fortnightly report to the Tribunal on her welfare. The order came after an NGO, All India Centre for Development of Education and Environment filed an application urging the Tribunal to cancel the gift deed. (India Times, India)
Maame Dokono charged Oct 29, 2009
According to him, the orphanage was registered with the Department of Social Welfare in March 2005 and its registration expired on March 2006, after which its licence to operate was not renewed by Maame Dokono, So from 2006, the NGO was not registered ... Explaining further, he told the court that Maame Dokono on December 31, 2008 travelled to Holland, leaving only GH50 for the upkeep of the home and the situation got out of hand, leading to complaints being made to the Department of Social... (Ghana Web, Ghana)
The Right Thing to Do Oct 28, 2009
Definition one is the maximization of social welfare -- the greatest happiness for the greatest number. But utilitarianism, in Sandel's view, has glaring weaknesses. (Townhall.com)
* FSC approves first micro-insurance policy from Cathay Oct 28, 2009
Aborigines, local or foreign fishermen with local IDs, or people helped by social welfare groups will also be included in the scheme, the commission said. The commission is reviewing applications submitted by two other firms, Nan Shan Life Insurance Co (nsH) and Fubon Life Assurance Co (IH), and two non-life insurers who want to launch similar micro-insurance policies with death and casualty benefits, Tzeng said. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
NSU award six personalities for contributing to education in the north Oct 27, 2009
As part of that, funds had been allocated for the National Vocational Institute Programme under the Ministry of Employment and Social Welfare to start implementing the National Apprenticeship programme, she said. Mr. Albert Yelyang, a Data Analyst of the Ghana Network for Peace Building (GHANEP), called on the youth to resist anybody who would want to use them to cause trouble. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
In Germany, A Better H1N1 Vaccine For Politicians? Oct 27, 2009
Ulrike Mascher, head of the VdK social welfare association, said giving government officials a different vaccine from the rest of the population sent the "wrong signal" and gave many people "the impression that they are second-class patients." A story on the front page of the mass-circulation Bild newspaper accused the government of giving "second-class medicine" to regular Germans. Doctors and medical experts are divided over the safety of Pandemrix. (Time.com)
TANZANIA: Low uptake of ARVs hampering universal access Oct 27, 2009
"We have an adequate supply of ARVs in our hospitals and other outlets, but there are few people who are turning out for this important service," David Mwakyusa, Health and Social Welfare Minister, told IRIN/PlusNews. An estimated 250,000 people are taking ARVs, while another 190,000 who need them are not accessing them. (AlertNet)
Japanese PM opens Diet Oct 27, 2009
Delivering his speech to rapturous applause from his party, many of whom were elected for the first time in August, Hatoyama said the party should "create a politics of fraternity" and focus more on social welfare spending, while eliminating such practices as "amakudari," which sees senior bureaucrats take jobs in semi-public companies after retiring from their government jobs. Japanese Prime Minister Yukio Hatoyama delivers his policy speech at Parliament in Tokyo, Japan, Monday, Oct. 26, 2009. (Xinhuanet, China)
Tunisian president wins 5th term in landslide Oct 27, 2009
The country's poverty rate has dropped below 4 percent and it is a regional model in terms of literacy, social welfare and the role women play in society. Rights groups however deplore the country's overbearing police presence and general absence of any real freedom of expression. (CBS News -- World)
* US beef deal angers lawmakers Oct 27, 2009
Speaking at a meeting at the legislatures Social Welfare and Environmental Hygiene Committee to brief lawmakers on the talks that led to the lifting of restrictions on US beef, Yaung said he was disappointed that Taiwan was not able to secure a deal to open its market only to bone-in beef from cattle younger than 30 months. I am not happy with the result, but it is acceptable, Yaung said. (Taipei Times, Taiwan)
Rawlings Faults Support Of Corruption By Development Partners Oct 26, 2009
Ladies and gentlemen it is interesting to note that though the West espouses uncontrolled capitalism as the way forward most of these countries have entrenched social welfare policies that defy the very concept they sell to Africa. Take the issue of health for instance. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
* The carbon tax proposal needs more airtime Oct 26, 2009
Everyone would be in favor of the kind of social welfare benefits seen in northern Europe. It is true that some industries will be adversely affected by such taxation. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World Business)
* Revised import policy has lawmakers beefing Oct 26, 2009
DPP Legislator Huang Sue-ying (Q^), a member of the Social Welfare and Environmental Hygiene Committee, said the measure could not guarantee there would be no widespread outbreak of mad cow disease in Taiwan. DPP caucus whip Wang Sing-nan (k) lambasted the decision, saying public health concerns had been ignored and threatened to boycott the legislative debate on next years budget unless the tougher beef ban was reimposed. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- Taiwan)
* FEATURE : Children help families scrape by in Afghanistan Oct 26, 2009
But the fact that the government has not been able or doesnt have enough resources to provide some social welfare means theyre still suffering. Its a big, big problem now and for the future. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World Business)
The BNP's constituency can't be dismissed Oct 26, 2009
The solution I would like to see the Conservatives adopt is: anyone can immigrate here but you get no social welfare, and no state-paid health care, housing or education. Commit one crime and you're out. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Opinion)
Twenty years later: Why the Berlin Wall fell: Swaminathan S A Aiyar Oct 25, 2009
They could not understand why East Germans blessed with income equality, free social welfare and full employment should flee to the highly unequal West, which bristled with unemployment and social perils. An answer came in a letter to a newspaper editor. (India Times)
Harrowing tales of flight from conflict zone Oct 25, 2009
Citing the North West Frontier Province (NWFP) government's Social Welfare Department, OCHA's situation report said 106,800 IDPs were now registered in neighbouring Tank and Dera Ismail Khan districts in NWFP, with 85,000 in Dera Ismail Khan. Some 26,300 IDPs have arrived in the two districts since 13 October, whilst 80,500 came to the area between May and August 2009, it said. (AlertNet)
China's Economy: Not Yet Mission Accomplished Oct 25, 2009
"Most economists think they've overdone investment and underdone consumption and spending for social welfare," says Stephen Green, the Shanghai-based head of research for Standard Chartered Bank. "There will be a price to pay. No one knows how big that will be. The bet is they'll grow through it. That's the bet they're taking.". (Time.com)
British economy still stuck in recession Oct 24, 2009
The two European countries have also benefited from so-called automatic stabilizers, including more generous social welfare systems that kick in during recessions and help support consumer spending. As a major exporter, Germany has benefitted from the recovery in the global economy, which has in turn led to a pick up in domestic demand. (USA Today -- Money)
* Taiwan News Quick Take Oct 24, 2009
Paraguays Ministry of Public Health and Social Welfare told a press conference on Thursday that the team also shared its expertise with medical staff at the hospital where it worked. The ICDF medical team was composed of four orthopedic and cardiology specialists and two nurses. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Tanzania: Death Toll Rises As Cholera Spreads Oct 24, 2009
Blandina Nyoni, the permanent secretary in the Ministry of Health and Social Welfare, said of the suspected cases, 339 had been confirmed from the 985 samples officially tested. Relevant Links. (allAfrica.com)
Tunisia balancing Islam against Islamists Oct 24, 2009
Even Ben Ali's opponents acknowledge he has steered tiny Tunisia toward economic growth, a large measure of stability and comparatively good social welfare. But when they are out of earshot of the near-omnipresent police, many Tunisians say the trade-off is increasingly hard to bear: little or no freedom of speech, few public liberties and next to no alternative political choices. (CBS News -- World)
Why Mo Ibrahim snubbed Kufuor Oct 23, 2009
We are exactly where we were when Kufuor was elected a divided nation with a healthcare system in utter shambles, a confused educational set-up, a very weak economy (also known as ecomini), little water to drink, poor energy supply and a non-existent social welfare system, among so many other serious problems. Kufuor knew about all of these problems before he came to power. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Child abuse: Thumbs-up for harsher sentences Oct 23, 2009
Social Welfare Department statistics showed there were 278 child abuse cases from September 2007 to October 2008. Under the Childrens Protection Act, offenders can only be sentenced to a maximum of two years jail or fined RM5,000 or both. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
China's `Growth on Steroids' Risks Next Slowdown as Lending Binge Subsides Oct 22, 2009
On the for measures to reduce dependence on investment-led growth are: boosting spending on health, education and social welfare to aid low-income earners and reduce their reluctance to consume; providing greater funding for small- and medium-size enterprises; and allowing more flexibility for the to appreciate, making imports cheaper. Keeping the Chinese economy growing is very important for employment generation and to avoid social instability, said , chief China economist at the ADB in... (Bloomberg)
Juvenile offenders share cells with Adult Prisoners Oct 22, 2009
They said the existence of the remand homes in the past which was then under the Department of Social Welfare, help in the rehabilitation of children who fell foul of the law to properly to fit into society. "But since children are currently kept in the same prisons with adult inmates, the adults teach them criminal tricks which the children come out of the prisons to practice.". (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Indonesian President Yudhoyono unveils new Cabinet Oct 22, 2009
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Bible Teaches That Banks Can't Serve Two Masters Oct 21, 2009
If administration officials are really shocked to learn that Wall Street isnt a social welfare agency, you have to wonder about their astuteness about Irans nuclear facilities. Clear thinking is in short supply, said , chief economist at Credit Suisse. (Bloomberg -- Columnists)
Warmongering is a Bipartisan Tradition Oct 21, 2009
They argued that greater government intervention, through social welfare and regulatory programs at home and military incursions abroad, would remake American slums and all the countries of the world into the Puritan ideal of a city on a hill. To fulfill this mission, Roosevelt championed many social-welfare measures, including pure-food and worker-safety regulations, but he also pushed the United States to attack Spain and occupy Cuba and the Philippinesthe so-called Spanish-American War,... (The American Conservative)
