Many parents of autistic children face long battles to get their child the right education and support, despite the government introducing a new system two years ago that was meant to make things easier and less adversarial, according to a report.

By Leo Babauta In the middle of the chaos of the world right now, what can we do to take care of ourselves? Let’s talk about a handful of simple mindfulness practices that can be helpful. Breathe deeply into the belly. This is one to start with, no matter where you are or what you’re […]

From an email from Paul Foster: From my perch, there are two primary reasons the right doesn’t more passionately oppose child abuse. The first has to do with parents’ rights. The general conservative view of the child welfare system is of a group of liberal ladies who think they know better than parents and who […]

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When: Thu Dec 3, 2015 to Fri Dec 4, 2015 

Where: Edinburgh, Edinburgh, UK
Event Status: confirmed
Event Description: Aimed at delegates from across Europe, this conference offers an opportunity to share the successes and challenges of recent developments across Europe, and to explore the creation of inclusive services for all children and young people as part of our shared vision of how they can fulfil their potential. For further information, please visit the event website

Life has not been cancelled. Babies are still being born, flowers are blooming, bees are floating around, people are falling in love, artists are making some of their most incredible work. Your existence is not OVER. The circumstances have changed, that’s all — and it won’t be like this forever. But in case you’ve been […]

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When things are tricky — see: global pandemic! — it’s easy to get mired in the muck of it all. And absolutely, it is a hard time for many of us. But where we really move into a place of power is when we shift our perspectives by asking ourselves a simple question. That question […]

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The sun offers plenty of brainteasers: Right now, for instance, it's sporting magnetic knots formed by two different cycles — simultaneously.

by Lori Andrews

Six years ago, on June 13, 2013, the U.S. Supreme Court in AMP v. Myriad took a great step forward for women’s health by unanimously ruling that human genes could not be patented. Now a bipartisan group of Senators and Representatives have released a bill that would allow companies to own our genes once again.

Article 1 of the U.S. Constitution provides that any patent system must “promote progress in science and the useful arts.” But patents on genes do not promote the ... More

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By Isaac Cabe  Published: May 07th, 2020 

She works hard for the mummy

A couple of weeks ago Ian Wright went to meet his old Arsenal teammate Dennis Bergkamp. It was the first time they'd seen each other in years, and on Wednesday you'll be able to watch the conversation they had on Ian's YouTube channel. In this podcast, Wrighty chats about his relationship with Dennis, what he thought of him as a player, what he brought to the club when he joined in 1995, and what he learned from him despite being an experienced pro at that point. We also chat about some of the young players making their breakthroughs at Arsenal right now, and in particular Ian's mentoring of Eddie Nketiah who is out on loan at Leeds.

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Today is the 19th anniversary of the passing of Arsenal legend David Rocastle. To talk about him, I'm joined by his great friend Ian Wright. We discuss the influence Rocky had on him as a player and a person; how the age difference didn't matter; what kind of a player he was; the emotional moment when he was sold to Leeds; and how Ian feels about the way David is remembered and held in such esteem by Arsenal fans all over the world – whether they saw him play or not.

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I have done a lot of reading about this and most articles or bogs write 1500+ words before they even get to the point. Basically GPT stands for 'Get Paid Today'. It is a way to earn a high income in a short space of time. It is like a sprint compared to a marathon!

Are you looking for the best MLM lead you can find? Maybe you would like many of them? How about 20 or more a day? each and every day! Well your lucks in I will reveal 3 very simple steps to attract the best MLM lead that will change your business

Using the John Doar Papers at Princeton, Kevin Kruse uncovers new insights into the civil rights movement.

Farhana Sultana, associate professor of geography at Syracuse University, discusses the social and political issues around water scarcity with the “All for Earth” podcast. Sultana is a featured panelist of the Oct. 24-25 Princeton Environmental Forum.

ABTA accused of acting like a quasi-regulator

I wrote this back in 2013. I am reposting in the hopes that you might donate to City Lights Bookstore as they struggle through the quarantine in San Francisco. It is by far the most historic and unusual bookstore I have ever visited. They have been r

The work of fiction known as the weather forecast has been giving us a sandwich message the last few days. The good news the bread of the sandwich has been that April has been a lovely month . No April showers. Wall to wall sunshine. Then came the fillin

Nancy and I usually seek to break up the winter and travel somewhere in February. This year we decided to travel south. With the recent anniversaries of boycotts marches and actions organizations offer Civil Rights tours these days. We thought we could

So during this shelter in place or quarantine period many friends have asked me this question. My short answer is I would go anywhere it is safe and happy. Narrowing it down I would say New Zealand Thailand and Cape Town. Why If things were s

Am I required to work if I can't find alternative childcare with daycare centers now closed? Will I still get my salary? What happens to my health insurance? Answers to the most pressing questions about labor law in times of the coronavirus.

The COVID-19 crisis is laying bare our city’s extreme racial and economic inequality. Not only have communities of color borne the brunt of the pandemic, but workers of color make up 75% of New York’s essential workers, the people who are risking their health to provide the services on which we all rely.

Last Feb. 14, Gov. Cuomo signed the Child Victims Act into law. He did it in the newsroom of the Daily News, because it was this paper that, over many years, spotlighted the wrenching cases of people abused as children, perversely prevented from seeking justice as adults.

I am proud that companies and farms are donating milk to many people. I am proud because I am one of the workers who helps produce that milk.

There were two Reggies in New York City.

There were two Reggies in New York City.

Out of nearly 20 bids at a public auction for the Norman Lykes House, the winning bid came from a man who lives out of state, Heritage Auctions told The Associated Press.

With the current trend toward de-cluttering and downsizing, there are plenty of books about how to winnow down possessions to the few that are truly necessary and loved. This book shows how you can live well once that's done.

Researchers eroding clay in water may have uncovered secrets of meteorites’ aerodynamic stability.

Five episodes exploring the revolution and ethics of technology.

The Supreme Court makes it easier for states to convict mentally ill defendants.

There's never a good time for a pandemic, but it's hard to imagine a worse time than in the middle of the decennial census.

Critics, including the state sheriff's association, don't seem to know how bail works.

A federal appeals court rules that a state's failure to teach kids their ABCs denies students their rights under the U.S. Constitution.

Clippers rookie Terance Mann underwent surgery Tuesday to repair a ligament in his right hand. There is no timetable for a potential return to playing.

COVID-19 fears kept me home and on the way to gaining back the 30 pounds I lost last year. Then I picked up my VR headset and got moving.

In this pandemic, we need an emergency increase in the number of green cards issued to immigrants with critically required skills.

Housing patterns and transit modes could turn out to be decisive factors in why some cities were better able to fend off spread of the coronavirus.

Ryan Buchter was signed to a minor league deal after being non-tendered by the Oakland Athletics. He could fill an essential role in the Angels' bullpen

Brian Goodwin will make $2.2 million instead of the $1.85 million offered by the Angels after he convinced an arbitration panel he was worth the raise.

Utility man David Fletcher should spell Brian Goodwin in right field often, and top prospects Jo Adell and Brandon Marsh eventually will be promoted.

The Dayna Stephens trio's improvised grace in a compact setting — where players are interdependent, but no one steps on any toes — sets a good example for life during the pandemic.

Many areas are closing because of crowds. Here are tips on how to safely go outdoors amid coronavirus concerns.

CDC offers guidelines about travel during the coronavirus outbreak. But the decision is yours

There were two Reggies in New York City.

UCLA athletic director Dan Guerrero speculated the NCAA could decide Thursday whether it would stage its national basketball tournament.

Mickey Wright was named greatest female golfer in history in a poll of experts

Terrence McNally, whose varied and prolific career as a playwright, musical librettist and screenwriter earned him five Tony Awards and an Emmy, died Tuesday.

Phyllis Lyon and her longtime partner were among the first same-sex couples to marry in California.