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Monday, January 14, 2013
Schools duck 'moral duty' to dish up healthy meals ? Steve Beasant
Academies and free schools are failing in their ?moral duty? to ensure children are getting healthy school meals, local government leaders are warning.
The Local Government Association is concerned that more than one million children attending independently run free schools or academies could be eating poor quality meals that don?t meet legal food standards because of a worrying exemption in legislation.
Unlike council maintained schools, academies and free schools can opt out of the national food standards that stop canteens dishing up turkey twizzlers or installing vending machines full of crisps, chocolate and sugary drinks.
The LGA is now urging government to introduce one single food standard applicable to all schools to ensure every child has the best opportunity to receive a nutritious school lunch.
It comes as councils across the country are gearing up to take on a greater public health role from April, which will include responsibilities such as tackling childhood obesity and delivering the National Child Measurement Service.
This will give local authorities an even greater role in ensuring the health and fitness of our children. One of the key factors of this will be giving children a good and healthy school lunch while also teaching them about the importance of good food.
Councillor David Simmonds, Chairman of the LGA?s Children and Young People Board, said:
?With councils taking up the challenge of tackling obesity and poor diet as part of their new public health responsibilities, the last thing we need is to see junk food back on the menu in our local schools. This is of particular concern for children having free school meals where school lunch is often their main meal of the day.
?We know parents want school lunches that are healthy and nutritious, whatever type of school their child attends. School autonomy is supposed to drive up standards but in the case of school meals we now have a two-tier system where one type of school can effectively exempt pupils from healthy choices and instead sell fatty and sugary foods. This threatens to seriously impact on the health and educational attainment of our children.
?As champions for parents and children, councils with new public health responsibilities will want to hold all schools to account if they are ducking their moral duty to give students the best chance of living a happy and healthy life.
?History shows us that voluntary guidelines alone do not work to drive up standards. We now need government to do its part by introducing an acceptable food standard that will allow councils to hold all schools to account for the nutritional quality of food they serve their pupils.?
According to research by the Children?s Food Trust, nine in ten academies are selling children junk food such as crisps, chocolate and cereal bars that are banned in maintained schools to protect pupil?s health.
One in six schools reported selling confectionery, one in four sold crisps and savoury snacks, more than half sold cereal bars ? often as high in sugar as confectionery ? and more than three-quarters sold soft drinks.
The same study showed that academies can make between ?3,000 and ?15,000 a year from selling junk food to their pupils.
Currently more than 50 per cent of secondary schools in England are either academies or in the process of becoming academies and there is a growing number of primary schools also converting. In addition, a further 102 new free schools have been approved to open in 2013 and beyond.
More than 1,250,000 pupils now attend academies, which means around one in seven pupils in state schools now attends an academy school. This increases to one in three pupils in state secondaries.
The law on nutritional standards was tightened in England for local authority primary schools in 2008 and secondaries in 2009.
Source: http://stevebeasant.mycouncillor.org.uk/2013/01/13/schools-duck-moral-duty-to-dish-up-healthy-meals/
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Saturday, January 12, 2013
Oil Spill Cleanup Could Kill Coral
Mustard hill coral (Porites asteroides)
When the Deepwater Horizon oil rig blew in 2010, it spewed some 200 million gallons of oil into the Gulf of Mexico. In order to break up the slick, another 1.84 million gallons of dispersant was added to the mix. This one-two punch of toxic chemicals devastated coastal ecosystems [pdf], but how would such a chemical bombardment affect underwater ecosystems like coral reefs? According to a new study, the picture is no prettier.
Researchers at the?Mote Marine Laboratory in Florida tested the effects of Deepwater Horizon-type oil and the dispersant used to clean it up, Corexit? 9500int, on coral larvae in the lab to replicate what may have happened following the spill. Larvae colonize reefs by sampling a surface, sticking to it and then changing into a polyp to get growing. They do this based on chemical cues in the water. Adding oil and dispersant, it turns out, severely hinders this sensitive settlement process.
Researchers tested two kinds of coral larvae from the Florida Keys?mustard hill coral (Porites astreoides) and mountainous star coral (Montastraea faveolata). Although these species were not directly affected by the spill, their behaviors are indicative of coral larvae in general. Researchers recorded the larvae?s behavior, settlement and survival rates when exposed to different combinations and concentrations of the chemicals. In the presence of oil alone, coral larvae were less likely to settle and their chances of survival were slim. When exposed to both dispersant and oil, chances of survival dropped to almost none.
Reefs are already endangered, so damage that inhibits growth is especially worrisome. Lab studies like this done in advance of our next oil spill, however, may ensure that cleanup does less harm in the future.
?Image courtesy of nashworld / Flickr
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Mexico City spay/neuter campaign aims to reduce stray population [Photos]
Photo: Alfredo Estrella/AFP/Getty Images
A young, responsible pet owner
Jesus Garcia, 10, holds his dog 'Luna', after the pup underwent a sterilization surgery on Jan. 10 at free pet clinic event in the Las Golondrinas neighborhood in Mexico City, Mexico.
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In response to the swelling stray animal population in Mexico City, the local government kicked off a sterilization campaign to raise awareness and reduce the number of cats and dogs on the streets.
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Under the knife
A dog lies unconscious on a stretcher as veterinarians perform a sterilization surgery on Jan. 10 inside a mobile surgery module at a pet clinic event in the Las Golondrinas neighborhood of Mexico City, Mexico.
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In the U.S., approximately 4 million cats and dogs are euthanized at shelters every year because there is simply not enough homes for all of them. The most effective way to reduce overpopulation is to spay or neuter pets within a few months after their birth.
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Breaking the cycle
A cat waits for its turn to be sterilized inside a mobile surgery module on Jan. 10 during a pet clinic event in the Las Golondrinas neighborhood of Mexico City, Mexico.
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In addition to preventing reproduction, getting your pet sterilized is generally better for their health overall. Cats are 92 percent less likely to develop breast cancer if they are spayed before six months of age.
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Sensory Acumen?s Game Skunk Is Part Video Game Enhancer, Part Therapy Tool
Eureka Park played home to a whole host of interesting companies and projects (some of which were arguably more interesting than the stuff you'd find on the actual CES show floor) and our first stop was clearly a winner. Meet California-based Sensory Acumen, the creators of curious a scent-generating device called the GameSkunk.Source: http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Techcrunch/~3/jH-EanK8P-w/
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Thursday, January 10, 2013
ESPN NFL ? Divisional Playoffs Weekend
ESPN?s NFL Divisional Playoffs Weekend will include Chris Berman, Cris Carter, Mike Ditka, Tom Jackson, Keyshawn Johnson, Suzy Kolber, Merril Hoge and Ron Jaworski hosting two editions of Sunday NFL Countdown ? a two-hour special Saturday, Jan. 12, at 10 a.m. ET, and the regular three-hour edition Sunday, Jan 6, at 10 a.m.? NFL Insider Adam Schefter and senior analyst Chris Mortensen will report the day?s news.
Sal Paolantonio will host NFL Matchup with analysts Merril Hoge and Ron Jaworski Saturday and Sunday at 3 a.m. each day (reairs on ESPN2 Saturday at 6 a.m.; and on ESPN Sunday at 6:30 a.m.).? NFL PrimeTime with host Trey Wingo will air on Saturday at midnight (9 p.m. PT) and Sunday at 9 p.m.
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ESPN?s NFL studio programming on Divisional Playoffs weekend:
| Date | Time (ET) | Show |
| Fri, Jan 11 | 4 p.m. | NFL Live presented by Radio Shack |
| Trey Wingo, Tedy Bruschi and Herm Edwards | ||
| 5 p.m. | NFL32 | |
| Suzy Kolber, Chris Mortensen, Bruschi and Mark Schlereth | ||
| 7 p.m. | NFL Kickoff | |
| Wingo, Schlereth and Darren Woodson | ||
| Sat, Jan 12 | 3 a.m. | NFL Matchup |
| Sal Paolantonio, Merril Hoge and Ron Jaworski | ||
| 10 a.m. | Sunday NFL Countdown presented by IBM (2 hours) | |
| Chris Berman, Cris Carter, Mike Ditka, Tom Jackson and Keyshawn Johnson | ||
| 11 p.m. | SportsCenter | |
| Trent Dilfer and Hoge | ||
| 12 a.m. | NFL PrimeTime | |
| Wingo, Dilfer and Hoge | ||
| Sun, Jan 13 | 3 a.m. | NFL Matchup |
| Paolantonio, Hoge and Jaworski | ||
| 10 a.m. | Sunday NFL Countdown presented by IBM (3 hours) | |
| Berman, Carter, Ditka, Jackson, Johnson, Kolber, Hoge and Jaworski | ||
| 9 p.m. | NFL PrimeTime | |
| Wingo, Dilfer | ||
| 10 p.m. | SportsCenter Special | |
| Eric Mangini and Antonio Pierce | ||
| 11 p.m. | SportsCenter Special | |
| Eric Allen, Dilfer and Pierce |
Coverage will include pre- and post-game reports from all four stadiums. Saturday: Sal Paolantonio (Baltimore at Denver) and Colleen Dominguez (Green Bay at San Francisco). Sunday: Josina Anderson (Seattle) and Ed Werder (Atlanta) will split coverage of the teams playing at Georgia Dome, and Rachel Nichols (Houston at New England).On-site reporters at the four NFL Divisional Playoff Weekend games:
Sunday NFL Countdown (Saturday):
- ?Soundtracks? on Ray Lewis? Wild Card Game ?Countdown relives Ray Lewis? last home game as the Baltimore Ravens? inspirational leader from introductory dance through the end-of-game celebration during the Wild Card game.
- John Harbaugh with Berman ? Ravens John Harbaugh will coach his team in a Divisional Playoff game for the fifth straight season. Countdown?s Chris Berman travelled to Baltimore this week for an interview with Harbaugh who talks about Ray Lewis announcing his retirement, quarterback Joe Flacco?s up and down season and the success of his brother/coach Jim Harbaugh is having with the San Francisco 49ers.
- Elway with Tommy ? Former teammates ? Denver Broncos executive vice president John Elway and Countdown?s Tom Jackson ? reunite to discuss the team?s turnaround ? winning 11 straight games ? and how he convinced quarterback Peyton Manning to sign with the Broncos.
- Kaepernick?s Dream ? While in fourth grade, 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick wrote a letter expressing his desire to one day play for the team or his hometown team, the Green Bay Packers.? Reporter Colleen Dominguez traces Kaepernick?s story ? raised by adopted parents and how he persevered to make his dream come true.
Sunday NFL Countdown (Sunday):
- Tom Brady with Berman ? Before beginning another playoff campaign, quarterback Tom Brady sat down with Berman for a interview where he discusses his team?s two Super Bowl losses in the last five years, recaps the season, fatherhood and his future in the game.
- Matt Ryan?s Quest ? After three straight losses in the playoffs, many are beginning to question whether quarterback Matt Ryan will win his first playoff game. ESPN.com?s Greg Garber explores Ryan?s quest to get over the proverbial hump and includes interviews with notable former quarterbacks, Elway and Randall Cunningham who experienced failure in the playoffs early in their careers
- The D Block! ? The Falcons ?D Block? is arguably the most entertaining show in football. Each week, the Atlanta Falcons? linebackers host a show in the locker room that includes special guests and their unique brand of comedy, music and witty interviews.
- J.J. Watt Biggest Impact ? The Houston Texans defensive end J.J. Watt is making a major impact on and off the field.? Watt befriended two brothers in Houston paralyzed in a car crash that killed their parents. ESPN.com columnist and Countdown essayist Rick Reilly reports how Watt has impacted the lives of this family.
- Richard Sherman ?Soundtracks? ? In-game audio and highlights from the ebullient Seattle cornerback Richard Sherman in their Wild Card game last Sunday at Washington.
NFL Matchup (Saturday):
- Jaworski shows how the 49ers use an unconventional formation to dictate a favorable matchup that repeatedly leads to wide receiver Michael Crabtree vs. a linebacker
- Hoge describes a blitz scheme using second- and third-level defenders that the Broncos used to pressure Ravens quarterback Joe Flacco in their week 15 game.
- Jaworski uses the telestrator to show how Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning takes advantage of man coverage with his big wide receivers running unique double-move routes.
- In week 15, the Ravens? run game was most successful in single-back, Jaworski explains why and how.
- Disregard the 49ers at Packers week one game, contends Hoge, explaining how Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers has become more successful late in the season by using his legs to avoid pressure.
- Though the 49ers appear to be a pass-heavy team since the change to quarterback Colin Kaepernick, they are still a run-first offense. Hoge uses the ?Coaches Clicker? to show why.
- Jaworski shows how the 49ers disguised blitzes in week one to produce three sacks of quarterback Aaron Rodgers.
NFL Matchup (Sunday):
- Quarterback Russell Wilson has impressed critics with his ability to make plays with his legs. Jaworski shows a 49 yard-completion that exemplifies the Seattle Seahawks signal-caller?s ability to make throws on the run.
- Arguing that the Seahawks? and Carolina Panthers? offenses are similar, Hoge analyzes key plays in the Panthers offense that led to 394 rushing yards in their two meetings with the Falcons this season.
- Jaworski, using the telestrator, shows how the New England Patriots run-action to draw the safeties down opened up lanes for an easy touchdown throw to wide receiver Brandon Lloyd in their last meeting vs. the Texans
- Jaworski explains how the Falcons? motion and unconventional alignments can mollify the Seahawks? potent press coverage.
- Falcons? tight end Tony Gonzalez has the most third-down catches this year and Hoge shows how he wins against man or zone coverage.
- JJ Watt and the Texans defense must get pressure on Tom Brady to contain the Patriots pass attack, and Hoge pulls out the ?Coaches Clicker? to explain a successful zone-blitz the Texans used in their last meeting.
- The Patriots defense held running back Arian Foster to 46 yards in Week 14 playing in multiple defensive fronts. Hoge shows how the Patriots? key is sustained penetration.
- Jaworski analyzes Matt Schaub?s interception in the Texans first meeting with the Patriots, showing how the quarterback needs to manipulate the safety before making deep throws downfield.
- Jaworski shows Vince Wilfork?s dominance against the run in the Texans at Patriots week 14 game.
NFL Divisional Playoff Coverage on ESPN.com and ESPN Radio
ESPN Radio and ESPN.com will cover the NFL Divisional Playoffs leading up to and following the four weekend games. Highlights:
ESPN Radio?s Countdown to Kickoff (Saturday 1-4 p.m., Sunday 10 a.m.-1 p.m.) with host Freddie Coleman will preview each day?s action. Guests include analysts Tom Jackson, Ron Jaworkski and Merril Hoge, insiders Chris Mortensen and John Clayton, and on-site game reporters as well as newsmakers from around the league. Weekend programming will also feature extensive post-game coverage of each game.
ESPN.com writers and bloggers will cover all four Divisional Playoff games. Anticipated staff assignments:
On Sunday, ESPN.com will post a NFC Championship Q&A written by Clayton and an AFC Championship Q&A by senior writer Jeffri Chadiha.
SportsCenter Special with Bill Parcells to Preview Conference Championships
Two-time Super Bowl-winning head coach Bill Parcells will preview the NFL Conference Championship games in a 30-minute SportsCenter Special on Wednesday, Jan. 16, at 7 p.m. on ESPN. Parcells will be joined by host Trey Wingo and analyst Keyshawn Johnson as he discusses the NFC and AFC Championship games and his experience coaching in these games during his 19 seasons as a head coach.
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Exclusive: Shawty Lo Says He's 'Providing' For All His Babies' Mamas
'I'm taking care of my kids,' rapper tells MTV News in an exclusive interview about his 11 children and 10 baby mothers.
By Rob Markman, with reporting by FLX
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Photo: MTV News
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