Prisons in Norway mimic the outside world as much as possible to prepare inmates for freedom. At this high security prison Halden, rooms include en-suite bathrooms with mini-fridges and flat-screen TVs. Activities are arranged 8am to 8pm and include sports and skills training. The guards' job description says they must motivate the inmate "so that his sentence is as meaningful, enlightening and rehabilitating as possible." Half the guards are women. Norway has one of the lowest recidivism rates in the world at 20%.
These ideas were selected by Ashurst for consideration by directors at an event in Sydney this week. The top ideas judged at their monthly events will be considered at their end of year luncheon.
Too many deaf people in the US are being gunned down for nothing more than trying to communicate via hand signals and more training could help- suggested by a Disqus member in the US.
This sun and sleep cover can also be used as an airline bassinet cover. Fly Babee is said to solve baby sleep issues and improve nap times by up to 500%. It blocks 97% of light and removes distractions helping babies to fall asleep faster. www.flybabee.com.au
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