2.1 Introduction
“I blame the parents!” How often is that phrase used to explain the ills of society and is it valid? This material will consider how important is quality parenting, who judges it, and is its provision the sole responsibility of parents – should parents just be left to get on with it? It explores what parenting actually means, what is meant by quality parenting and, how it can be enhanced and promoted. It is of interest to anyone who is, might become or works with parents.
1.2 Parenting and parenthood
“I blame the parents!” How often is that phrase used to explain the ills of society and is it valid? This material will consider how important is quality parenting, who judges it, and is its provision the sole responsibility of parents – should parents just be left to get on with it? It explores what parenting actually means, what is meant by quality parenting and, how it can be enhanced and promoted. It is of interest to anyone who is, might become or works with parents.
CSM Institute for Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics: Science
Meet Melissa Olson, Scientist, Naval Surface Warfare Center.
Manal Omar on "Barefoot in Baghdad," Part 2
Manal Omar discusses her memoir, "Barefoot in Baghdad: A Story of Identity -- My Own and What It Means to Be a Woman in Chaos." An intimate look at the heartrending struggle for freedom and identity in Iraq, this poignant memoir tells a riveting story of hope and despair, freedom and longing, as Omar recounts the extraordinary metamorphosis of Iraq from a liberated country into an occupied one. She speaks of her quest to help as many Iraqi women as possible survive the savages of war and occupat
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University Chorale
Performances by the OSU University Chorale. Songs conducted by OSU students; Tim Brassfield, Bryce Kennedy, Megan Hansen, Jeffrey Larkin, David Servias, Amy Severin and Olin Hannum.
Model village in China aims higher
China's Huaxi village wants to lose model village tag and be a city, makes big bet on tourism and services sector growth.
Top Mexican drug lord gunned down
Mexican security forces killed a leader of the powerful La Familia drug cartel, a top government official said. Pavithra George reports.
Coupling Pedagogical Scenarios and Location-based Services for Learning
This article presents the experiments about pedagogical scenario driven mobile activities
Robot masters archery
Read more: http://www.newscientist.com/blogs/nstv/2010/12/robotic-robin-hood-archery-for-automatons.html Watch software help a robot hit a target.
2010 Nobel Laureates Documentary Trailer
• Nobel Laureates 2010 is a 56 minute documentary that explores the lives and careers of this year's Nobel Laureates who have been awarded the highest honour in their respective fields. From Japan to Peru, Spain, America and the Philippines, the film takes us all over the world, interviewing extraordinary people as diverse as the Peruvian Literature Laureate Mario Vargas Llosa and one of the youngest Physics Laureates, 36 year old Russian born Konstantin Novoselov. Filmed on location in their
Bulldog skincare looks good for xmas
A British firm called Bulldog which makes natural skincare products for men is proving a hit with consumers as the growing demand for male grooming products means many more of us will be buying them for christmas this year.
The space shuttle's successor?
Privately owned SpaceX launches its Falcon 9 rocket into orbit -- in a test flight that NASA hopes will eventually lead to cargo runs to the International Space Station. Deborah Lutterbeck reports.
Wall St. haunted by deficit worry
Summary of business headlines: U.S. borrowing costs surge on Washington deficit fears; Youku.com, E-Commerce China Dangdang keep chinese IPOs in demand; Monthly sales at McDonald's disappoint.
Discussing the euro zone crisis
The euro zone 16 nation bloc is in its second phase of crisis say both analysts and players who are looking for solutions to protect the euro
The net value of Russia's Mail.ru
Shares in Russia's Mail.ru have jumped more than 50 percent from their initial listing price on the London stock exchange, which was already at the top end of its range.
Euros top Estonia's xmas list
As Estonia prepares to enter the euro zone on January 1, some wonder what the effects will be on prices in the new year.
Europe welcomes German imports surge
Germany's trade surplus narrowed slightly in October on an unexpected fall in exports while demand for foreign goods was robust giving hope to the rest of Europe.
China steps up Nobel crackdown
Empty chair expected to symbolise absence of anyone to collect the Nobel Peace Prize in Oslo for jailed Chinese winner Liu Xiaobo.
UN says Outtara Ivory Coast winner
The United Nations and West African regional bloc ECOWAS say Alassane Outtara is the rightful winner of Ivory Coast's presidential election.
