Best country rankings and Human Development Index (HDI)

I read this  post from the United Nations about the top five countries and their index about Human Development criteria. I am aware of the Human Development Index and it essentially looks at mortality rates, health, income, education, etc. It's a broad index rating overall health suggesting quality of life. US ranks within the top 5. We are beaten by Norway, Australia, New Zealand. Ireland is in the bottom.

I think it's fascinating to see how government plays a role in the quality of life index.  Check out the article. I would love to hear what you think about this.

http://news.yahoo.com/s/afp/20101104/hl_afp/unhealthsocial_20101104145621


Best, 
Susan

Family Impact Seminar a GO!!!

I just had my first conversation with the program committee. We have chosen to go with looking at the Family Court System. Professor Lynn Wardle and Representative Lorie Fowlke (divorce attorney and outgoing State Representative) are leading the way to help us develop an outstanding program!  We will first look at the history of implementing a family court system in Utah (we tried to do this about twenty years ago). We will look at where we are now, and then look at pros and cons of family court systems nationally and internationally. We may have a guest speaker from Australia come to talk. I am looking for volunteers to help with the seminar. It should be an excellent opportunity to learn how the family court systems work or how they may not work!

Please email me if you can make some time on January 31, 2011 from 11:30-2:30 for this event.

I hope to see many of you there!

Susan