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Enough about the the , the and the wretched . Here's some good news: the state will no longer incentivise sickness. Between 1971, when Invalidity Benefit was introduced, and the mid-1980s,Mulberry uk, there were typically around 700,000 claimants,lunettes oakley. Today, there are 2.6 million (the name was changed to Incapacity Benefit in 1995). We have, tragically, encouraged some people to arrange their affairs around qualifying for the allowance.
Those who suffer most are not the grumbling taxpayers – they have to grumble about – but the people who have been trapped in the squalor of dependency. Before you rage about scroungers,Air Max 90, imagine you would feel if you relied – relied – upon a weekly handout of ?91.40 (the maximum long-term rate). I can imagine how I would feel: impoverished, demotivated, resentful and enervated. If I lived that way for long enough,sac chanel, I might well become genuinely incapacitated through clinical depression,sac gucci.
The grimly efficient Chris Grayling aims to rescue millions from this wretched state. Pilot tests run under the last government yielded astonishing results,air max Australia. When claimants were reassessed in Aberdeen and Burnley, 30 per cent of them were passed fit for work,Mulberry outlet, and another 30 per cent classified as capable of some work.
To understand the magnitude of the task he faces, though, the minister should read by Richard Littlejohn (you have to scroll down to the penultimate entry). A woman from Essex was shifted from Jobseekers' Allowance to Incapacity Benefit three years ago because she is allergic to rubber. The Department of Work and Pensions argued that such a condition needn't preclude all forms of employment. According to the DWP lawyer: "Her allergy, although inconvenient, has not prevented her from leading a relatively normal life �� shopping, socialising, travelling on public transport." The judges,oakley custom, however, ruled in favour of the claimant: a decision that may encourage others to challenge their reassessment in court,chanel.
Just as David Cameron's has yet to percolate down to the armies of racism awareness counsellors, council interpreters and diversity outreach workers who bloat the public sector,sac chanel pas cher, so Chris Grayling will find that the biggest obstacle to reform is not the benefits claimants themselves, but the bureaucracy that has grown up to service them. If he wants a primer on how to tackle that problem, I suggest .
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Preston thrived
“Some managers are doing great jobs with the resources they have and David Moyes has been unbelievable,” said Ferguson. “I put him in the top six because what he’s done at Everton has been quite miraculous,air max Australia.”
The relationship between the two Glaswegians has always had a paternal quality. In moving to Old Trafford, Moyes simply replaces the speed dial with a dash upstairs to the directors&rsquo,Mulberry handbags; box.
Moyes is affable away from the pressure of match day, but like Ferguson,sac chanel pas cher, he does not suffer fools or prima donnas. He is tuned in to every facet of modern footballing trends while harbouring a healthy contempt for anyone carrying the menace of being patronising of either him or his team’s attributes.
In an era when football managers can increasingly sound like gurus who could be life-coaches at a health spa if they had not earned their Uefa badges, Moyes, like Ferguson, marries traditional with contemporary.
This is a destiny fulfilled. He began his coaching courses at the age of 22. By the 1998 World Cup he was shadowing international managers equipped with his notepad.
Having initially been an assistant at Preston, that was also the year he was promoted to his first managerial position.
He could have joined Ferguson after one season at Deepdale. The United manager interviewed him in 1999 for the assistant’s job he gave to Steve McClaren, Moyes later said he may have appeared too intense during interview.
Preston thrived, winning promotion to the old Division One - now the Championship - before missing out on the Premier League via the play-offs in 2001.
When he left Preston, supporters lamented the departure of a coach who had played a brand of slick,gucci, attractive football — another testimony to a manager who should not be connected to particular tactics. This is significant,oakley france.
Throughout his Everton career Moyes has won in different ways. Initially through organisation and grit,oakley pas cher, then with a little more technique, lately with far more flair and adventure than some have given him credit for. He knows how to build a team and shift formations as and when necessary,Nike Air Max 90 Australia.
Arriving at Everton,chanel, a club fighting relegation, Moyes assembled a side to scrap,sac gucci.
Ask Moyes to define his playing style now and he will be suspicious of the question. He admitted as much at a coaching seminar in Gleneagles five years ago, with Ferguson and former Liverpool manager Gérard Houllier sitting alongside him.
“What is your football philosophy?&rdquo,lunettes oakley; the trio were asked.
Ferguson spoke about his preference for two speedy wingers. Houllier emphasised the need for power and pace.
Moyes shuffled uncomfortably for a moment before keeping it simple. “I just want to win,” he said.
There is no Moyes dogma as such, other than to adapt to whatever circumstances are thrust upon you. He has never had the resources of Manchester United before.
Moyes’ credentials in youth development have also been emphasised by his new employers.
Wayne Rooney and Jack Rodwell have been Everton’s headline revenue-makers, but look out for Kieran Dowell and Ryan Ledson soon. United want Moyes to sprinkle magic dust over their Academy.
Moyes lost a key recruiting scout, Mick Doherty, to Chelsea last year, so expect him to try to get him back north. In Martin Waldron, Everton also have one of the most coveted schoolboy development chiefs in the Premier League. Moyes leaves an infrastructure at Goodison and will enhance what exists at the same level at Old Trafford.
In truth, the apprenticeship ended years ago for David Moyes, but in becoming Manchester United manager his full graduation is complete. Now he must add the honours.
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“What we have here is a flea
Can America’s Left stoop any lower than New York Senator Chuck Schumer’s juvenile and hate-filled attack on political opponents today amidst the battle on Capitol Hill over the federal budget? In a floor speech, , the chairman of the Senate Democratic Policy Committee, referred to conservative congressmen in the House of Representatives, many of them Tea Party caucus members, as a “flea”,air max Australia.
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Sen. Charles Schumer (D-N.Y.) compared House conservatives to a flea Friday as rhetoric in the spending fight intensified.
Schumer, who has been criticizing Republicans all day, said in a floor speech Friday that conservatives were the flea controlling the dog,Air Max 1, which he said in this case is a federal government that could shut down at midnight.
“What we have here is a flea,Mulberry uk, wagging a tail,chanel pas cher, wagging a dog,” said Schumer, chairman of the Senate Democratic Policy Committee.
“The flea are the minority of House Republicans who are hard right, the tail is the House Republican caucus, and the dog is the government,” Schumer explained. “That flea is influencing what the dog does … and it is sad.”
What is sad is a senior US politician using the kind of demagogic language against political opponents that is normally associated with authoritarian regimes. This is not Caracas, Mr. Schumer, but the capital of the free world, where political debate is supposed to be conducted in a civilised and intelligent fashion, with respect for political dissent against the government in power,Mulberry outlet. And one would have thought, after the ruling establishment’s monumental thrashing in mid-term elections, that a degree of humility before the American electorate might be in order,Nike Air Max, but evidently not if today’s vile tirade is anything to go by.
Just a few weeks ago, in the wake of the Arizona shootings, Barack Obama called for a more civil political discourse in Washington. By all accounts, as demonstrated by the venomous attacks on conservative politicians in Wisconsin, and the vicious language deployed in the wake of Congressman Paul Ryan’s budget proposal, many of the president’s own supporters haven’t got the message,oakley. But let’s not hold our breath for the White House to disown Senator Schumer’s remarks, for this is a president mortally afraid of taking on the powerful barons of his own party, and who himself has at the Tea Party in the past,sac chanel pas cher.
Instead of engaging in a genuine political debate and a war of ideas on issues such as America’s towering federal debt,Nike Air Max 90 Cheap, an increasingly desperate and intellectually bankrupt Left is resorting to shallow smear tactics against its opponents. If the best argument that liberals can muster against large-scale budget cuts is that those who back them resemble a flea on a dog, they have already lost the argument,sac chanel.
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It is never too early to write a will. But it becomes especially important to get your affairs in order once you have children and if you own property, the value and possession of which will need careful management in the event of your death. Many people wrongly assume they don't have enough assets to warrent drawing-up a will. But the fall out for families not covered by those who die intestate, (without a will), can be disasterous. These problems can be easily avoided by making sure that the people who benefit from your will are the people you care about the most – after all, a will should be a celebration of your life and all that's important to you.
So,oakley custom, how best to go about writing a will?
Before making a will you should think about the main points you want to address. How much money and what property and possessions do you have? Who do you want to leave it to? Do you need to take any outstanding debts into account?
It bodes well to have a true picture of the value of your estate.
You should make a list of all the people to whom you wish to leave money or possessions – these people are known as beneficiaries. And, if you have children under 18, make sure to say who you would want to look after them.
Once your family and friends have been taken care of, you may want to consider leaving a percentage to a charity that's close to your heart. It's also another way to look after your loved ones as well as generations to come.
Then you should consider who is going to manage your estate in the event of your death and carry out your wishes as set out in your will,gucci homme. These people are known as the executors.
<image version="c" refid="2506939" width="460" height="287" caption="Writing a will" declared-caption="" src="http://i.telegraph.co.uk/multimedia/archive/02506/Good-will-2_2506939c.jpg" photographer="" name="Good-will-2" alttext="Writing a will" copyright="© Alamy"></image> Mistakes are costly: it is advisable to call upon the assistance of a solicitor
A will is generally drawn up or witnessed by a solicitor and costs, on average, around £200, though this price can vary depending on both location and the complexity of your situation. You can write it yourself, but you should only consider doing this if the will is going to be straightforward and you've already sought legal advice,Mulberry outlet. It's important to remember that the money that you save now, by not paying a professional to write your will, can be easily outweighed by the cost and upset that mistakes may cause after your death. On occasion, friends and family have to spend thousands of pounds undoing the damage done by DIY wills.
So, it's always advisable to have a solicitor check over it. It's easy to make mistakes and, if there are any errors, these can cause problems after your death.
Anyone over the age of 18 can make a will,Nike Air Max 90 Cheap. It must be signed by the person making the will in the presence of two witnesses, who must then sign it themselves.
A witness or the married or civil partner of a witness cannot benefit from a will,Mulberry uk. If a witness is a beneficiary (or the married partner or civil partner of a beneficiary), the will is still valid but the person will not be able to inherit under the will. It is essential to ensure that the will also includes the date on which it is signed.
Once your will has been completed it is important to advise your executor or a close friend or relative of its location,lunettes oakley. Some people store their will along with other important documents at home. But it is possible to lodge it with your solicitor, bank or a company that specialises in the storage of wills.
You should get into the habit of reviewing your will regularly to ensure that it always reflects your wishes. Making alterations to a will is generally straightforward and can be done via a codicil. This is a supplement to a will, which makes some changes but leaves the rest untouched. This could be to increase a cash legacy, change an executor or guardian named in a will, or to add beneficiaries.
There is no limit on how many codicils can be added, but they are only suitable for very straightforward changes. If a complicated change is involved, it is usually advisable to make a new will.
Another thing to consider is inheritance tax. Everything you leave to your spouse or partner is tax-free if you live together. But you can only leave up to £325,000 tax-free to children and family, if your spouse survives you. And if you&rsquo,Mulberry sale;ve never been married, this £,sac gucci pas cher;325,000 (the nil-rate band) is the maximum you can leave inheritance tax-free. In some instances where there’s a surviving partner by marriage or civil partnership, it may be possible to utilise an additional unused tax exemption.
A solicitor can help make sure your family do not pay more inheritance tax than needed. One way of reducing the amount of inheritance tax that you have to pay is by leaving a gift to charity (an exempt body) in your will.
If you leave a nil-rate band legacy to family or friends and the rest of your estate to your chosen cause,Mulberry bags, you may not pay any inheritance tax, depending on the size of the estate. If you’re fortunate enough to have a high value estate, it’s also worth knowing that a donation of 10 per cent of your estate could reduce the amount of inheritance tax that your loved ones have to pay.
Because there are so many scenarios that could occur where inheritance tax is involved, it’s always advisable to seek legal or tax advice to make sure your estate is going where you want it to.
What&rsquo,gucci;s more, by leaving a gift to charity in your will, you’ll be making a lasting difference by helping them continue their important work into the future.
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