My summary
Debbie Davies born as Richards Davies knew she was different from a early age on. She has been living as a female for the pas sixteen months. She had previously been on a hunger strike because of the lack of funding but now Nottinghamshire County PCT has written to Ms Davies agreeing to pay for the full treatment. Ms Davies used to be on hormone pills but due to the cost she was not able to keep this up longer and that is when she applied for the total treatment to be funded. Debbie Davies' hunger strike lasted for seven days in May. The PCT has said it was happy the case had now been resolved and they continued to support Ms Davies.
My opinion
I think it is good that this man got a chance to change into a woman. However I do not think it is very fair that she got this far by going on a hunger strike. I think there should be a fund for people like that. The treatment is very expensive and I can understand that many people cannot afford the change so I think there should be something to help these people. I cannot imagine being in the wrong body but I can imagine you will not want to continue in the same body.
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/england/nottinghamshire/8120772.stm
vrijdag 26 juni 2009
Fewer pupils eating school meals
My summary
It has emerged that pupils are eating less school meals. The number has dropped sharply since the ministers first launched healthy eating policies. Secondary schools will be obliged by law to serve only healthy food from August, in line with the regulations introduced in primary schools last August. “Although overall school lunch uptake was down slightly, several authorities reported significant increases. We need other authorities to learn from this good practice so that more of our pupils enjoy the healthy and tasty school lunches on offer."
My opinion
Most pupils do not want to eat healthy that is why they are not eating school lunches anymore. That is what I think is very concerning. The government is trying to promote healthy food but in secondary school it does not appear to work. Obesity is a very big problem in the UK so I think children should eat the healthy school meals. Especially since they are trying to promote free school meals as well. I believe there should be free and healthy school meals for every student in the UK to combat obesity.
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/scotland/8115758.stm
It has emerged that pupils are eating less school meals. The number has dropped sharply since the ministers first launched healthy eating policies. Secondary schools will be obliged by law to serve only healthy food from August, in line with the regulations introduced in primary schools last August. “Although overall school lunch uptake was down slightly, several authorities reported significant increases. We need other authorities to learn from this good practice so that more of our pupils enjoy the healthy and tasty school lunches on offer."
My opinion
Most pupils do not want to eat healthy that is why they are not eating school lunches anymore. That is what I think is very concerning. The government is trying to promote healthy food but in secondary school it does not appear to work. Obesity is a very big problem in the UK so I think children should eat the healthy school meals. Especially since they are trying to promote free school meals as well. I believe there should be free and healthy school meals for every student in the UK to combat obesity.
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/scotland/8115758.stm
Babbysitter beat toddler to death
My summary
A fifteen year old boy has been convicted for murdering a two-year old girl who he was babysitting. She was only in his care for ninety minutes. She was beaten, bitten and her hair was sheared off during the attack which left her with 86 injuries. She was taken into hospital en her parents were with her in the hospital when the machines that were keeping her alive were switched off.
My opinion
I think this is a really shocking story, the little girl was only in his care for ninety minutes. Why would he do such a thing? There is not an awful lot that can happen in just an hour and a half but apparently it can. I can’t imagine how the mother must have felt when she arrived back home. The boy who did it was only fifteen! This shows you can’t just trust anyone else with your child.
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/england/manchester/8120560.stm
A fifteen year old boy has been convicted for murdering a two-year old girl who he was babysitting. She was only in his care for ninety minutes. She was beaten, bitten and her hair was sheared off during the attack which left her with 86 injuries. She was taken into hospital en her parents were with her in the hospital when the machines that were keeping her alive were switched off.
My opinion
I think this is a really shocking story, the little girl was only in his care for ninety minutes. Why would he do such a thing? There is not an awful lot that can happen in just an hour and a half but apparently it can. I can’t imagine how the mother must have felt when she arrived back home. The boy who did it was only fifteen! This shows you can’t just trust anyone else with your child.
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/england/manchester/8120560.stm
Singer Michael Jackson dies at 50
My summary
Michael Jackson died last Thursday afternoon probably from a cardiac arrest. The paramedics had been trying to resuscitate him for over an hour but were unsuccessful. Jackson, who had a history of health problems, had been due to stage a series of comeback concerts in the UK, beginning on 13 July. Broadcaster Paul Gambaccini said: "I always doubted that he would have been able to go through that schedule, those concerts. It seemed to be too much of a demand on the unhealthy body of a 50 year old.” Michael Jackson the king of pop the musical icon has died at the age of 50.
My opinion
I never knew he had medical problems. I think Michael was a very sad man he never had a proper childhood and never learned to spend money correctly. Which was the reason he needed to do the concerts after all he had no money left. The stress might be the cause of his death. I do think Michael was a brilliant performer but at the end things went kind of wrong.
Michael Jackson died last Thursday afternoon probably from a cardiac arrest. The paramedics had been trying to resuscitate him for over an hour but were unsuccessful. Jackson, who had a history of health problems, had been due to stage a series of comeback concerts in the UK, beginning on 13 July. Broadcaster Paul Gambaccini said: "I always doubted that he would have been able to go through that schedule, those concerts. It seemed to be too much of a demand on the unhealthy body of a 50 year old.” Michael Jackson the king of pop the musical icon has died at the age of 50.
My opinion
I never knew he had medical problems. I think Michael was a very sad man he never had a proper childhood and never learned to spend money correctly. Which was the reason he needed to do the concerts after all he had no money left. The stress might be the cause of his death. I do think Michael was a brilliant performer but at the end things went kind of wrong.
donderdag 25 juni 2009
800 BA workers set to work unpaid
My summary
British Airways has said 800 workers have volunteered to work for nothing for up to a month, following the airline's request to cut costs. And another 4000 have taken an unpaid leave and another 1400 people have volunteered to work part –time. The BA chief had already agreed to work in June for free which saves BA another 61.000 pounds. The staff is able to react to the request later on in the year too if they are not able to miss the money this months.
My opinion
I think this is a good way to fight the crisis. British airways has lost a lot of money this year and because of this they can save money and keep their workers. This way the people had the choice themselves. I do think it is sad that out of 40 000 employees only 6200 have volunteered to do anything. After all if BA keeps losing money there is a big chance people might get fired!
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/business/8119388.stm
British Airways has said 800 workers have volunteered to work for nothing for up to a month, following the airline's request to cut costs. And another 4000 have taken an unpaid leave and another 1400 people have volunteered to work part –time. The BA chief had already agreed to work in June for free which saves BA another 61.000 pounds. The staff is able to react to the request later on in the year too if they are not able to miss the money this months.
My opinion
I think this is a good way to fight the crisis. British airways has lost a lot of money this year and because of this they can save money and keep their workers. This way the people had the choice themselves. I do think it is sad that out of 40 000 employees only 6200 have volunteered to do anything. After all if BA keeps losing money there is a big chance people might get fired!
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/business/8119388.stm
mum's mission to ban party drug
My summary
Maryon Stewart's 21-year-old daughter Hester died in April after taking the legal party drug GBL. Maryon believes that her daughter would have never taken the drug is she had known the potential risks. GBL is related to the banned date rape drug GHB and can be legal in tiny doses when combined with alcohol. Maryon said she was concerned about how some people saw taking legal highs as harmless as "eating smarties". Maryon thinks the drug should be banned and people should be made more aware of the risks.
My opinion
Of course I think it is good that she is trying to make people aware of the risks of the drug and is trying to ban it but there is something that is bothering me a bit. She is portraying her daughter as an angel throughout the whole article. It was her daughter who was taking the drugs in the first place! I think it is stupid to take drugs because even if it is legal there are still risks involved.
Maryon Stewart's 21-year-old daughter Hester died in April after taking the legal party drug GBL. Maryon believes that her daughter would have never taken the drug is she had known the potential risks. GBL is related to the banned date rape drug GHB and can be legal in tiny doses when combined with alcohol. Maryon said she was concerned about how some people saw taking legal highs as harmless as "eating smarties". Maryon thinks the drug should be banned and people should be made more aware of the risks.
My opinion
Of course I think it is good that she is trying to make people aware of the risks of the drug and is trying to ban it but there is something that is bothering me a bit. She is portraying her daughter as an angel throughout the whole article. It was her daughter who was taking the drugs in the first place! I think it is stupid to take drugs because even if it is legal there are still risks involved.
dinsdag 23 juni 2009
Quick step to “better behaviour”
My summary
Ballroom and Latin dancing can improve not only pupils fitness but also their behaviour studies show. Ballroom and Latin dancing helps improve the pupils’ self esteem and even the less sporty pupils get involved. The trial was very successful in all 29 primary and secondary school the reactions were overwhelmingly positive. The boys and girls dancing with each other learnt how to communicate better and had a fun time doing it. The dancing also has the potential to improve social interaction within families and in the local community.
My opinion
I do Ballroom and Latin dancing myself so I know how much fun it is to do and you really have to trust on your partner to guide you. It is a wonderful idea to learn schoolchildren how to dance. I really believe that it can have a positive effect on them. I just wonder how it can improve the social interaction within the family.
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/education/8113090.stm
Ballroom and Latin dancing can improve not only pupils fitness but also their behaviour studies show. Ballroom and Latin dancing helps improve the pupils’ self esteem and even the less sporty pupils get involved. The trial was very successful in all 29 primary and secondary school the reactions were overwhelmingly positive. The boys and girls dancing with each other learnt how to communicate better and had a fun time doing it. The dancing also has the potential to improve social interaction within families and in the local community.
My opinion
I do Ballroom and Latin dancing myself so I know how much fun it is to do and you really have to trust on your partner to guide you. It is a wonderful idea to learn schoolchildren how to dance. I really believe that it can have a positive effect on them. I just wonder how it can improve the social interaction within the family.
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/education/8113090.stm
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