‘Schools’ - Parents of dyslexic children take control! | Dyslexic Brian
GOOD NEWS
There are thousands of great schools out there that are jam packed with brilliant teacher who know exactly how to support and encourage dyslexic children to learn to read, write and do well at school.
These teachers support dyslexic children to learn without them feeling too much (if any) negative difference between themselves and the other children in the class… These teachers have a knack for assisting dyslexic children to build up their confidence, self-esteem, self-belief, etc… These teachers are able to stimulate the minds of dyslexic children and show them that ‘learning’ is fun and worthwhile… Wow for teachers like this!
BAD NEWS
Unfortunately there are some ‘Schools of Dyslexia DOOM’ within the system. These schools seem to have a bit of an ‘anti-dyslexia culture’ going on. Some times this may show itself in very subtle ways that you can’t quite put your finger on – but you can feel it nevertheless.
Some times it may show itself in the attitudes of the teachers who just don’t believe that dyslexia exists – in which case you will be fighting a loosing battle to get your child the support they deserve.
Conclusion
Reading and writing are just skills that anyone who puts their mind to it can learn to do – dyslexic people are no exception here!
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Tuesday, December 1, 2009
US intelligence: Iranian Guards take over naval forces in Gulf
Iran has given the Revolutionary Guards Corps command over naval operations in the oil-rich Persian Gulf and Strait of Hormuz as part of a strategy to block access to vital sea lanes in the event of a war, according to a US intelligence study.
The military reorganization launched in 2007 transfers responsibility for the Gulf from the regular navy to the elite Guards' naval force, which has an arsenal of small, high-speed boats and cruise missiles, said the study by the US Office of Naval Intelligence.
"Throughout the restructuring, senior commanders in the IRIN (Islamic Republic of Iran Navy) and IRGCN (Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps Navy) have reiterated that the reorganization of existing bases and the creation of new bases create a line of defense that would prevent an enemy from accessing the Strait of Hormuz and, thus, the Persian Gulf," said the study dated Fall 2009.
The intelligence study was first reported by the Secrecy News website last week.
With the regular Iranian navy operating in the Gulf of Oman with larger warships and the Guards' using a new base at Asaluyeh to operate in the Persian Gulf and the Strait of Hormuz, the approach will "better allowtIranian naval assets to contribute to and extend Iran's layered defense strategy," the study said.
Gulf states produce nearly 30 percent of the world's oil supply, much of which passes through the narrow Strait of Hormuz, said the study, citing figures from the US Energy Department.
The assessment of Iran's growing naval power comes amid rising international tensions over the country's nuclear program.
Major powers threatened fresh sanctions against Iran on Monday after Tehran defiantly pledged to build 10 more uranium enrichment plants.
The United States and Israel have refused to rule out a military strike against Iran's nuclear sites while Tehran has warned it stands ready to hit back if it is attacked.
As Iran also relies on the Strait of Hormuz to transport most its oil exports, imposing a blockade on the area would carry risks for Tehran as well, the study said.
"Closing the Strait of Hormuz would cause Iran tremendous economic damage, and therefore Iran would probably not undertake a closure lightly," it said.
"However, given the importance of the Strait, disrupting traffic flow or even threatening to do so may be an effective tool for Iran."
As a generously funded pillar of the regime, the Guards Corps has bolstered its naval might by purchasing Chinese vessels equipped with anti-ship missiles and manufactured patrol craft and missile boats based on North Korean designs, the study said.
"Overall, Iran's development program has strengthened its naval capabilities, yielding increases in the country's inventory of small boats, mines, anti-ship cruise missiles, torpedoes, and air defense equipment," it said.
The corps also bought a number of speed boats from the Italian firm Fabio Buzzi Design, and then reverse-engineered the vessels.
The Iranian version of the Fabio Buzzi boat gives the Guards "some of the fastest naval vessels in the Persian Gulf," the study said.
Iran was reportedly seeking to develop unmanned vessels as well, it said.
The Revolutionary Guards Corps has taken on an increasingly high profile in recent years, using its militia wing -- the feared Basij -- to crack down on mass street protests after disputed elections in June.
And the Guards now own large tranches of the country's economy, including a massive contract to develop Iran's biggest gas field.
Estimated at more than 100,000 troops, the corps was initially created to counter perceived threats from leftist guerrillas and army officers who remained loyal to the US-backed shah, overthrown in the 1979 revolution.
The military reorganization launched in 2007 transfers responsibility for the Gulf from the regular navy to the elite Guards' naval force, which has an arsenal of small, high-speed boats and cruise missiles, said the study by the US Office of Naval Intelligence.
"Throughout the restructuring, senior commanders in the IRIN (Islamic Republic of Iran Navy) and IRGCN (Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps Navy) have reiterated that the reorganization of existing bases and the creation of new bases create a line of defense that would prevent an enemy from accessing the Strait of Hormuz and, thus, the Persian Gulf," said the study dated Fall 2009.
The intelligence study was first reported by the Secrecy News website last week.
With the regular Iranian navy operating in the Gulf of Oman with larger warships and the Guards' using a new base at Asaluyeh to operate in the Persian Gulf and the Strait of Hormuz, the approach will "better allowtIranian naval assets to contribute to and extend Iran's layered defense strategy," the study said.
Gulf states produce nearly 30 percent of the world's oil supply, much of which passes through the narrow Strait of Hormuz, said the study, citing figures from the US Energy Department.
The assessment of Iran's growing naval power comes amid rising international tensions over the country's nuclear program.
Major powers threatened fresh sanctions against Iran on Monday after Tehran defiantly pledged to build 10 more uranium enrichment plants.
The United States and Israel have refused to rule out a military strike against Iran's nuclear sites while Tehran has warned it stands ready to hit back if it is attacked.
As Iran also relies on the Strait of Hormuz to transport most its oil exports, imposing a blockade on the area would carry risks for Tehran as well, the study said.
"Closing the Strait of Hormuz would cause Iran tremendous economic damage, and therefore Iran would probably not undertake a closure lightly," it said.
"However, given the importance of the Strait, disrupting traffic flow or even threatening to do so may be an effective tool for Iran."
As a generously funded pillar of the regime, the Guards Corps has bolstered its naval might by purchasing Chinese vessels equipped with anti-ship missiles and manufactured patrol craft and missile boats based on North Korean designs, the study said.
"Overall, Iran's development program has strengthened its naval capabilities, yielding increases in the country's inventory of small boats, mines, anti-ship cruise missiles, torpedoes, and air defense equipment," it said.
The corps also bought a number of speed boats from the Italian firm Fabio Buzzi Design, and then reverse-engineered the vessels.
The Iranian version of the Fabio Buzzi boat gives the Guards "some of the fastest naval vessels in the Persian Gulf," the study said.
Iran was reportedly seeking to develop unmanned vessels as well, it said.
The Revolutionary Guards Corps has taken on an increasingly high profile in recent years, using its militia wing -- the feared Basij -- to crack down on mass street protests after disputed elections in June.
And the Guards now own large tranches of the country's economy, including a massive contract to develop Iran's biggest gas field.
Estimated at more than 100,000 troops, the corps was initially created to counter perceived threats from leftist guerrillas and army officers who remained loyal to the US-backed shah, overthrown in the 1979 revolution.
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