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Help. My youngest two children begin middle school in 10 days, and I just received their schedules. They are both in "family and consumer science," for which there is no description on the school Web site.
I looked at course descriptions at other schools around the country, including this one from Illinois: Students will learn basic sewing techniques, operate a sewing machine and complete a project. Students will have an understanding of the food pyramid and prepare simple nutritional foods.
Sounds like a souped-up home economics class to me.
As a former consumer reporter — I once wrote a column called "Check it Out" where I would test product claims — I think it is important to teach savvy consumer skills. I am just not sure 11-year-olds are the right audience as I think people become interested in consumer education when they become serious consumers.
I called my oldest who is about to start grad school in Washington. She recalls taking this class in middle school. The highlight, she said, was making Rice Krispies treats.
She contends that the class would be more valuable if it taught kids about writing checks and balancing checkbooks. I disagreed, questioning the value of teaching a practical skill that children aren't ready to use in real life and won't be for years. (It reminds me of getting training on new computer systems that I won't be using for six months. When I finally have to sit down and do it, I have forgotten virtually everything I learned.)
I would love your views on family and consumer science and whether it's valuable or a time waster, which I find is a problem in a lot of middle school offerings.
July 24th, 2010
11:15 pm
From Georgiastandards.org :
Family & Consumer Sciences (FCS) offers a unique focus on families, work, and their interrelationships, providing a solid foundation of success for any student. Through relevant coursework, community projects, student organizations, and internship/mentoring opportunities, students develop the essential leadership, life, and communications skills they need to become responsible citizens and leaders in family, community, and work settings. As a Family and Consumer Sciences student, you'll learn to manage resources to meet the essential needs of individuals and families; to promote optimal nutrition and wellness across the life span; and to accept responsibility for your actions and success in family and work life. The career and educational opportunities available in Family and Consumer Sciences are varied and virtually unlimited, as are the postsecondary educational opportunities.
Family and Consumer Sciences graduates can either enter the workforce after high school or continue their educations at technical or two- or four-year colleges. Many courses in the concentration are available with dual enrollment at a local postsecondary institution. The essential knowledge and skills developed through Family and Consumer Sciences prepare you for a successful future in any field, as well as in family and community life. This program allows students the opportunities to experience classroom and laboratory components and instruction that meets industry validated standards, work-based learning in the form of internships, cooperative education, school-based enterprises and Youth Apprenticeship, and membership in the Family, Career & Community Leaders of America (FCCLA), is an organization which provides opportunities to build leadership and competitive skills necessary in the world of work and in the community.
July 24th, 2010
11:19 pm
We still have home-ec even with all of the budget cuts?????????????????????
July 24th, 2010
11:24 pm
Totally depends on the teacher – my middle school has seen several FACS teachers come and go – some were great, and had the kids doing lots of good activities. Others were terrible and the kids hated the class. What I would worry about more than what the class offers is the "connections mentality" that sometimes comes with the middle school schedule – kids often only consider the academic classes to be worthy of their effort.
July 24th, 2010
11:24 pm
We still have home-ec with all of these budget cuts????? I think it is very sad that some of our children learn such high math but still have never been taught how to count back change or balance a check book. I do think this, along with cooking, cleaning and sewing should be taught, starting at home but also should be inforced in school. Just saying!!!! We need to get back to the basics first. Although the children that need more challenge…bring it on!!!!!!!
July 24th, 2010
11:35 pm
If this is a nine week class, it could be okay. Hopefully they do the egg thing (grab a partner and take care of an egg for two weeks). Research and find out how much it costs to live alone. They can pick their city. Maybe $8 an hour doesn't sound so good anymore. And……tah dah, they can even do a little bit of math. Figure out how much food costs on a per ounce and per serving basis. . Now might even be the time for them to learn if item have already been reduced by 75% and they can take an additional 25% off, it still isn't free. Throw in some food label reading, it could work. Look at the nutrition facts for fast food. It could work. For nine weeks. And being able to make rice krispie squares always made me a popular mom at bake sales.
July 24th, 2010
11:36 pm
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July 24th, 2010
11:38 pm
if AN item HAS already been reduced by 75%
July 24th, 2010
11:51 pm
These twins are girls right? If not, did you not learn anything from the other day with the kid injured playing hybrid T-Ball? Surely you didn't come on here and let the world know your boys are taking sewing class! At least for their sake, call it "Basics of Tailoring" LOL
July 25th, 2010
12:12 am
I still have the embroidery project my son made during that class, many moons ago. Embroidery really wasn't his thing, and he's never done any since, but he does know how to sew on a button if he needs to.
July 25th, 2010
12:14 am
…since I'm using a pen name here, you can't identify my son, and that's why I can tell you about the embroidery project, which was the teacher's idea in any case….not sure they were doing these "exploratory" classes when the other kids were in middle school.
July 25th, 2010
12:23 am
"since I'm using a pen name here, you can't identify my son, and that's why I can tell you about the embroidery project"
Somewhere in America there's a child saying "Thank God for pseudonyms, and the good sense to use them!"
July 25th, 2010
12:45 am
"I would love your views on family and consumer science and whether it's valuable or a time waster, which I find is a problem in a lot of middle school offerings."
Even at this age, I'd like to see some consumer science in regard to advertising. Teach ways advertisers try to influence buying choices. Explain why grocery stores place candy bars in the checkout line and not broccoli. Explain why product often cost $9.99 instead of ten dollars, and why car dealers list the monthly cost in their ads, not the total cost.
Of course the downside is you might have an educated citizenry not as easily manipulated.
July 25th, 2010
1:38 am
as a parent who grew up when prop 13 (CA) was passed, i feel i really missed out on practical skills in school. as a high school student i spent a year in MA, and the class i took there on marriage and family taught me more practical skills than any other subject that year (except perhaps typing). and while we did the egg thing, it was taken quite seriously – we had to budget, plan, feed, clothe, etc! as a high achiever i spent my life in MGM classes, but no one ever taught me how to balance a checkbook, pay a bill, or figure out pricing by volume (neither, for that matter, did my parents) until that one year.
i'm raising my daughter abroad, and it is so different for me to see the girls making their own clothes, growing & cooking their own food, and being so hands on – something downright frowned upon in southern california, where i was born and raised. but that's the culture here – less shopping, more making and/or making do.
it sounds like you're worried your kids will be doing something less "serious" – is that a worry for you? or do you think the class may offer too much over their heads info? i agree that students must be ready for serious consumer ed, and that learning about advertising and audience manipulation should wait for high school when they have gained some experience. there's nothing wrong, however, with an introduction to cooking & sewing. i've recently started sewing myself as a teacher at an all boys school, i can confidently tell you that boys love cooking, too, and need to be able to mend and do basic sewing to manage themselves.
July 25th, 2010
3:00 am
Yes, Family and Consumer Sciences is renamed Home Ec. It can be a useful class, though. Talk about a chance for hands on learning and putting theory into practice! As Atlanta Mom mentioned, the students should have projects that make them work out costs of living. My kids did. Simcity-ish but they had to do the research – look at want ads/job sites, real estate ads etc. The most important thing they should be taught is the time value of money ie interest. How it works against you using credit, how it works for you using investment. Putting the percent lessons to good use!
Mine learned a very little about sewing and cooking but then they had been cooking since they could stand on a chair next to me and doing minor sewing for a few years before middle school.
July 25th, 2010
6:32 am
There is something to be said for a course that will teach students what they will need in "real life." Go for it!!
July 25th, 2010
7:00 am
Whether or not a school has FCS is up to the principal. Our school has two empty FCS labs for next year…the teacher points are being used for classes that remediate areas that were found lacking after CRCT. Pretty much all "fun" connections classes have been removed in lieu of more test prep.
July 25th, 2010
7:08 am
My daughter took this 9 week class in middle school. She microwaved popcorn and baked store bought refrigerated "slice and bake" cookie dough. I thought it was a big waste of time.
July 25th, 2010
7:22 am
My three kids got a real wake up call in this class– but it all goes back to the instructor. I could have renamed it "Boot Camp for Life." It was a connections course but all three got some invaluable skills that they still use– every day was filled with practical knowledge on what being an adult consists of– budgets, sewing, simple health meals, nutrition, taking care of your financial health….I still think of my middle school football star sewing a pillow (that we still have) and talking to me about having pride in his work. There was practical (yet fun) homework every night and the kids still talk about it and they're in their late twenties. BUT, it all went back to the teacher.
July 25th, 2010
8:07 am
I am a middle school teacher, and Home Ec is a waste of time. The kids HATE it. I too, am very surprised that they kept it with all the budget cuts. Based on what grade you are in, you do different things for 1/2 a year. Mostly it's a souped-up arts and crafts class where you make things for your home… oven mitts, etc.
July 25th, 2010
8:14 am
My girls (now rising 9th and 10th) took it in Middle School — it was brand new. There was no written curriculum. Every child who took it thought it was an utter waste of time. They did not learn how to sew, they did not learn how to cook, they did not do the egg thing, they did not learn how to balance a checkbook. Honestly I'm not sure what they did.
July 25th, 2010
8:40 am
Best Middle School Connections class any of my three children ever had, and they loved it. I agree with 36 years in education that it is "Boot Camp for Life". Just like any other class, the success depends on the quality of the teacher. I hope parents will pay attention – with budget cuts, there may be up to 50 students in each connections class.
July 25th, 2010
8:47 am
get the watermelons and collard greens out of skool and you can start feedin em CoCo puff patties…
just a thought…………
July 25th, 2010
9:30 am
Our middle school just dropped FCS. We now have a fully equipped lab space that will probably be used for Response to Intervention classes. Is this a wise move? It is a necessary move.
July 25th, 2010
9:34 am
Why not go into the course with an open mind? Since it is a 6th grade course, it may or may not be very in depth but it will provide the foundation for future FCS courses. Since it probably only meets for 9 week/45 minutes a day, the teacher will be limited in how in depth s/he can go. Keep in mind that the budget has probably hit this teacher's classroom hard forcing the teacher to re-vamp the classroom activities. I know in my high school, the FCS has to pay for all the supplies out of her own pocket.
If your twins don't like the course, then the next time it shows up on their schedule, you can request a schedule change. Who knows…they may love it and it could open up a new world of possible career choices. You'll never know until you try. If it ends up being a dud, well it was only 45 days out of 180. Chalk it up to experience and move on. It won't ruin their chances of getting into college
July 25th, 2010
9:52 am
In my system the culinary arts teacher at the high school level has been begging for this class in middle school so that the 9th graders would come to her knowing how to boil water. Of course, like any elective, it depends on the teacher and how this information is delivered. Having a hands on class at this age is great at this age — even with my seniors, their favorite classes are always art, graphic design, PE, culinary arts — NOT my English class or math or science.
July 25th, 2010
9:54 am
Yes, money is tight. And, yes, everyone is looking for something to cut, but there is far more to education that reading, writing and arithmetic. Life skills are important. Kids aren't learning them at home. Many kids don't work these days. So, they don't learn them on the job. These kids arrive at college underdeveloped socially, can't relate to adults, have no work ethic, have never assumed any responsibility…..and on it goes.
Since the public schools aren't doing so good on the reading, writing and arithmetic, did anybody ever think that what's missing is life experience? I say put back PE, music, art, debate, literary, FFA, FCS (Home Ec), prayer, the Pledege of Allegiance, civics and community service in every school in Georgia!!!!
Oh, I forgot, whatever happened to neighborhood schools, PTA, parent volunteers, bazarres, Halloween Carnivals, bake sales. How dumb and old school of me, we replaced that with iPods, Blackberrys, Wii's, End of Course Tests, AYP, and other stuff!!!
July 25th, 2010
10:13 am
We sewed paper and microwaved meals in my middle school Home Ec class twenty years ago. As a stay at home mom today, I really could have used lessons in sewing real projects, cooking over a real stove, and managing a home. To this day, I still don't know how to sew a button. I think there are definitely valuable things to learn in a Family & Consumer Sciences class as long as they are actually teaching kids how to do real, valuable things – not just microwaving food.
July 25th, 2010
10:50 am
About 50 years ago when I took Home Ec., we learned to cook, sew, and shop. Yes, our field trip was to the supermarket. It all centered around how to become the perfect June Cleaver type of wife. LOL, but I loved every minute of it!
July 25th, 2010
11:14 am
Most FACS classrooms are built in labs in schools and don't require much additional funding. Our district uses CTAE funds to the tune of about $1000 a year to buy supplies for sewing projects, cooking from scratch, and learning about proper ways to store, handle, and prepare foods. In addition, they do work with balancing meal plans, planning shopping trips to the grocery with coupons and a list, and some other basic life skills. Its a pretty good class that isn't particular rigorous academically but provides a lot of good common sense approached. I know a good deal of our male teachers bring their dress shirts and pants to get buttons fixed, hems mended, and the kids love doing that for them. The idea of connections classes in the middle school is to expose kids to different routes that they may want to pursue as electives or career pathways in high school. If they are designed correctly, the middle school connections should mirror the electives offered at the feeder high school.
July 25th, 2010
11:43 am
By the way, I'm impressed that you received your childrens' schedules 10 days before school starts.
July 25th, 2010
12:10 pm
Hank, that's FRIED chocolate coco puff patties, Sir!
I actually never heard anything about that class from my two childen who went to MS in Georgia. I am sure with a good teacher and NOT being used as a dumping ground for the less academically oriented, it could be a very good class. I think the exploratories were 9 weeks each, as I recall. I know my daughter did Spanish one term and keyboarding one term and Ag one term and lots of PE, plus she had band every term.
We have so many kids growing up in "disorganized" (I am being nice here) homes with no planning going on, I think this could be a wonderful opportunity to instill some basic skills that ADULT parents used to teach their kids.
July 25th, 2010
12:28 pm
Since most women are far better educated than men wouldn't it be nice for their male counter-part to take this class also. If you look around you'll see that there are plenty of male fashion designers and top chefs. We offered general business when I was in school so I learn how to write and balance a checkbook but of course kids don't work in this day and age . Must admit life-skills classes are very important since most preteens and teenagers lack social skills or manners.
July 25th, 2010
1:25 pm
I was put in a Home Ec class because of "scheduling issues" when I was in high school (1980's). I thought I was going to hate it, it ended up being one of my favorite classes. I didn't particularly like the Nazi teaching it but she ran a tight ship and we were always doing something meaningful. I also recall taking a wood shop class in 8th grade. We used REAL tools and there were a few accidents…no one died and I still use those skills today. I teach science in high school now and I really believe the vocational classes have a significant value. I wish they would bring those types of classes back into schools maybe even an automotive repair class so I could get an oil change while at work >
July 25th, 2010
1:45 pm
At my middle school, this is one of the most popular classes. The teacher is dynamic and students frequently request to repeat this class every year.
The students cook, sew, learn about nutrition and basic baby care (they do the egg project). The parents were actually distraught when they heard about the possibility of this class being cut. Of course, the teacher of this class is outstanding.
July 25th, 2010
2:15 pm
WRONG WRONG WRONG! This would be like teaching the student pilot aerobatics, gunnery, and the fine points of instrument flying…before the first solo. Before they start teaching things like how to bake cookies and Rice Krispies Treats, ya think maybe they should be taught skills which, someday, might enable them to acquire the things necessary for cookies and treats…LIKE A GOOD JOB, so that they might someday be able to afford the house in which they can afford to purchase the materials necessary for cookies and treats. In other words…ENSURE MASTERY OF BASIC ACADEMIC SKILLS.
If good instructional time is to be expended on home economics skills, let these skills be in areas of home finance. A basic basic basic accounting course could/should be established whereupon the kid might…I SAY MIGHT…learn the crux of reality; ie a dollar earned DOES NOT translate into a dollar and a nickel consumed.
I realize the educational gurus insist that education should be fun, which is fine, however, fun at the expense of WHAT? Let's stop crapping around with these kids' lives. If we teach em how to read, comprehend, do their "gazintas", etc, they can research the raw materiels necessary for cookies and treats, read the directions, and go for it.
July 25th, 2010
2:16 pm
Can we talk about the Dekalb Co SS administrator who sold his books to some of the schools in the school system? Not just the ethics of it (used federal money), but how did they get an administrator with a "doctorate" who scored 480 on the SAT. And please tell Mr. Eberly, the AJC writer, that in the old days you got 200 PER SECTION (total 400) JUST FOR SHOWING UP.
July 25th, 2010
2:20 pm
I think this course is very important. When I taught fifth grade many of my students were home alone frequently and also caring for younger siblings while their parents worked. How valuable for these children to know how to put together a basic healthy meal! Times have changed and many adults I know still don't know much about cooking or what is in the food they are eating. In today's society children know much more about going to the drive through than preparing a meal. So in that regard, I think this type of learning can be for now, and not just when students are older.
People have mentioned budget cuts, but I think this class is even more important in tough economic times. Families are making tough choices and these basic life skills can be put to use right away.
July 25th, 2010
2:30 pm
My brother in low has a degree in Food Science. I always teasing him about having a degree in Home Ec, but he has a dynamite job with a Fortune 500 company and makes great money.
July 25th, 2010
3:11 pm
They should keep it because it teaches you basic skills of stuff you will actually need to know in life like how to cook and also teaches good nutrition.
July 25th, 2010
3:39 pm
Hey, AVERAGE GUY (and I quote): "Since the public schools aren't doing so good on the reading, writing, and arithmetic…" Looks like you could do with some remedial English courses yourself. What is your basis for blasting the public schools? Too bad your kids ( if you even have any in public school) don't go to Fayette County schools – just guessing here. Another public school naysayer without any substance…
July 25th, 2010
3:50 pm
As another reader said, go into it open minded. My son took the class in middle school and learned the basics of cooking and sewing. Now that he is away at college both skills are valuable. He can sew his own buttons back on as opposed to paying someone to do it for him. (I too have kept the embroidery that he did in the class.) If you want a wasted course, look into the 9 week lanaguage classes they offer, those are a joke.
July 25th, 2010
3:55 pm
@Fayette Teacher: Your response to Average Guy is right on the money. Furthermore, almost all the things he lists to "bring back" never left Cobb County schools and are going strong. "Another public school naysayer without any substance" is a perfect description of this nonsense.
July 25th, 2010
4:01 pm
@Teacher…my thoughts exactly! Children need to be given information to make help them good decisions in life.
July 25th, 2010
4:06 pm
"to help them make good decisions" Maybe I need a course in proof reading!
July 25th, 2010
4:53 pm
It seems to me that you've got a choice between sending young adults out into the world to eat nothing but fast food, or actually having somebody teach them some nutritional and practical life skills. Has anybody heard that we're in a crisis of over weight kids and adults because of too much fast food and poor nutrition as it is? Parents aren't teaching these skills and they're essential for a healthy society. While we're at it, let's throw out PE so that nobody knows how to exercise either. Those that want to get rid of these things are just members of the "keep testing and testing, and testing because academics are the only things that's important" crowd. Seems short sighted to me!
July 25th, 2010
5:00 pm
My son, who is now 23, took FACS when he was in middle school. He didn't want to take it but he ended up enjoying parts of it. He learned how to cook simple meals and that fostered an interest in cooking that he has to this day. Now he is an excellent cook and often cooks meals for his graduate school friends who are hungry for a home-cooked meal. He also learned how to budget and balance a checkbook, and how to sew on a button and make simple repairs. It was beneficial to him. I thought it was a worthwhile class. There is nothing wrong with knowing how to manage your home, since most of us can't afford full-time housekeepers and chefs.
July 25th, 2010
5:41 pm
If there is a course like home ec, there needs to be a course on social graces. So many parents today do not teach their own offspring to say "yes ma'am", "yes sir", etc. They don't children basic social skills needed to be viewed as successful.
If parents don't bother to teach their kids how to cook and so we provide a course in middle school for that, so should there be a course for social skills.
July 25th, 2010
7:21 pm
In my former Middle School Mrs. MCD taught FCS..to boys and girls twice during MS years. It was a great class. Yes, it was mostly cooking and sewing but everyone loved it. I think at that age diet habits are one of the best things taught to everyone. They planned and cooked meals..healthy ones. The career, checkbook balancing etc can be saved for HS when students actually begin to make choices. In TN where I now live, that type of class is required for all students and it has a wonderful curriculum, even including resume writing.
July 25th, 2010
8:06 pm
The balance a checkbook isn't for home ec, because K-8 do a personal finance unit in SS every year….in middle school, students DO learn to make checkbook entries, balance the book, budget, etc in this unit. It HAS to start way before they must use it and practice it each year so our youth can manage money one day.
July 25th, 2010
9:28 pm
I think a class like this could be very useful, if it's taught well. Everyone approaching adulthood should know how to put together a simple, healthy meal, make a budget, balance a checkbook, sort/wash your own laundry without ruining it, sew on a button, etc.
Ideally, kids should be taught these things at home, but that isn't always the case. Also, a lot of the skills taught in 'home ec' are a practical reinforcement of what they are learning in academic classes. Balancing a checkbook is math, and cooking is science.


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That's seriously it. I wanted to go outside all day, but there's no internet outside. Technology is death. I had a really good hamburger on Friday though. This photo was the most fun I had all weekend…
Woohoo! I think I'm basically done traveling. Honestly, having been traveling almost every week since September, I'm ready to not travel. I'm also ready to see some America. I'll definitely miss the city of Florence, but I'm a little tired of pasta.
So I went out to Heidelberg this weekend. It was a great, relaxing weekend filled with the best food I've had in Europe. Seriously, Weiner Schnitzel is the best thing in the world.
I went and saw Alice In Wonderland in 3D and once again in English. It was freaking awesome. A lot of people don't appreciate the insanity of it all, but it's a true surrealist experience. The movie itself is amazing purely because of the graphic effects.
The only problem was getting back. Needless to say, I ended up in Bologna until 2:22 AM. I've never quite smelled the smells that I experienced that night. Well, maybe I should say that I've never smelled them all at once or at that threat level. I'm pretty sure it was toxic. TOXIC. I'm free now.
Berlin is an amazing city. I don't really know enough about the rest of the country to say I'm a big fan of Germany, but I definitely would go back to Berlin. I had Bratwurst everyday and even found where to buy Dr. Pepper!
Highlight of the Trip: I saw the greatest movie ever created. In 3D. In IMAX. In English. Avatar. I happened to be wandering back towards my hostel from West Berlin. I figured I'd make a stop at Potsdamer Platz, a glass and metal re-creation of Mt. Fuji, and see what was happening. Turns out a German movie premier was happening. German actors and actresses were walking down the red carpet; people were yelling and taking pictures, looking for autographs and reaching for interviews. Naturally, I joined in the fray and started taking pictures. After a few minutes of pushing and picture-taking, I got over it and stumbled inside the theater. I happened to see a sign which had three significant, stand-out words: Avatar, 3D, English. I had had yet to see these three words put together in one sentence so naturally my excitement was slowly rising. I went to the ticket desk and saw that the next showing was at 9 PM. It was 8:45 PM. I asked the ticket man, "Is the 9 PM showing of Avatar 3D in English?" He answered me with a yes. Immediately, I forked out 11 euro and bought the ticket. I settled down into the most comfortable theater seat I've ever had the pleasure of experiencing which also happened to be in the center of the row in the center of the theater and slapped on my 3D glasses. The movie started, and my life was changed. I left the movie, kept the 3D glasses, and fully intended to someday buy the soundtrack. I can't wait until it comes out on DVD. Everyone who hasn't seen it yet should go see it. Right now.
I thoroughly enjoyed the historic aspect of the city. It's hard to talk about all the different things I saw because of how much I was able to get around to. Maybe because I really enjoy history seeing the Brandenburg Gate, Museum Island, and Checkpoint Charlie were the most exciting parts of the trip to me, but it seems to me that people don't seem to share the same enthusiasm. One of the museums on Museum Island has the Gates of Ishtar from Babylon set up completely on display, and it was mind-blowing. These are the same gates the Israelites walked through when they were forced into exile. I stood above Hitler's Bunker which has since been collapsed and filled with cement. I walked amidst the Memorial for the Murdered Jews of Europe. I walked past a remainder of the Berlin Wall which happened to be directly in front of the now defunct SS Headquarters. I walked on what was formerly the most feared street in the nation which contained the Ministry of Ministries, SS Headquarters, and the Death Strip. All these things, no one could have done a little over 20 years ago.
I took a free walking tour the second day I was there. I really had a good time since the tour consisted of a 3 1/2 hour excursion through the historic parts of the city.
On the day I waltzed over to the heart of West Berlin, my first stop was the Zoo Station. This is the same Zoo Station that inspired U2's Zoo Station / Zoo TV tour. That's right. I walked where Bono walked. While in West Berlin, I was able to obtain a smoothie, speak English, and purchase "Faust: Die Rockoper." The Kaiser Wilhelm Church was the most amazing part of West Berlin; it's a church that was partially destroyed during the wars, but it was left how it was after the damages were done so there's a huge chunk missing out of the top of the spire. The new church building right next to it is equally impressive. The cultural division between East and West Berlin are unavoidably apparent. In the West, I was able to speak English to everyone while in the East I had to rely on hand signs since I knew absolutely no German. Berlin's a great city. I recommend it. Stamp of Approval given.
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The Germans invaded Florence this weekend. It was off tha chain. People should come to Florence more often. Duomo Burrito.
Israel is more indescribable than words can indescribe. It's like being in California only everyone reads from right to left and everything's kosher.
As I sit to write about this blog, I ponder what I should write about; I could talk about all the places we went to or I could talk about the food we ate, but I would be on here for hours as would the reader. Even then, I don't believe I'd be able to capture the essence or image of what I experienced in Israel.
If there's somewhere you wonder if I went to, the answer is most likely yes. Eight days of traveling can get you to a surprisingly vast amount of locations. We road a boat on the Sea of Galilee, walked the Via Dolorosa, and prayed at the Wailing Wall.
I've been trying to think of a way to illuminate some of my experiences for this blog, but I really don't have any idea what to write. The best way to find out would to be to look through all my pictures and a few by others as well as to simply ask me specific questions. Maybe one day I'll be able to wrangle in all of my thoughts and put them in a nice, neat row, but for now my brain is shooting all over the place.
Here are the links for the pictures:
Took place in Venice. It was chill. There were tons of people there with tons of masks. I'm leaving for Israel in 2 hours so this post is going to be a little brief.
Despite how hard I tried to plan a trip this past weekend, I came up with nothing. That's alright though. I ended up hanging out in Florence. Who can really complain about that? I went to the Boboli Gardens for the first time, and they're spectacularly beautiful. I'd really like to head back there by myself, with a group, in a shoe, with a kazoo…
The area where the gardens are located actually has a ton of things to see. With my trusty Amici degli Uffizi card, I can get into all of those things for FREE. Woohoo!!! Fortunately, I have my next two weeks planned (Carnivale in Venice and Israel) so I've got three weeks to try to get another trip together. I'm also still trying to figure out Spring Break. I've talked to some people, my mom suggested Zurich or Greece, but I still haven't quite picked a set thing. I should probably jump on that.
Here's the deal: blog posting takes more effort than I expected to have to put forth. Statistically speaking (for all of you mathematical people), I expected a 5%-10% energy output ratio, but what I keep ending up having to commit is around 60%. I just do too much! I haven't even made it out of the month of December in the blog world while in reality January is coming to a close. In the words of Capital Lights, this is an outrage.
My theory is this: I'm going to do a post about the rest of Christmas Break so that I can catch up to the real world. You may say, "Aaron, what about all of your clever yet subtle nuances and your magical ability to weave enamoring stories???" To this I say pshaw. You may love my magic, but magic comes at a price. You don't see David Copperfield cutting himself in half and then reattaching himself everyday. Being severed at the torso takes some recovery time. Secondly, I refuse to prostitute out my services. If I was always so wonderfully unique and hilarious, I know you all would soon grow tired of my stories and then this blog would have no purpose. I like purpose.
Now to the meat. In the next few to(o) many paragraphs, I am going to cover the events that occurred in London, Madrid, and Paris. Or as many as I can remember and discus briefly. I may even talk a little about Florence. I'm not sure yet, but I'm not going to come back and delete this sentence if I don't. So there.
Here we go:
London was great although my initial experience was a bit traumatic. Flying on cheap airlines like Ryanair or Easyjet is cool and all, but what ends up happening is that they place you in, for instance, not London but rather London-Stansted. Ryanair is under the confused impression that an hour bus ride outside of the city is the same as actually being in the city. Whatever. Well, the ride would have been just like any other normal experience if it had not been for a) the drunken Swedes who were under the delusion that they had a football team who could even play on par with the worst team in the English Premiership and b) the very very very large, warm man who sat next to me. I don't like to be cold. I had on all of my lairs. The bus began to move, and the heat of the sun as well as the bus's heater were immediately intensified. I began to die. The sizable man had me stuck against the blazing window. I felt that I had reached the fulness of suffering and Christ's second coming was nigh. Somehow, I managed to rip off all of my clothes leaving me in nothing but a t-shirt and jeans. And so, I survived and remained to see yet another day.
In London, I saw everything such as Westminster Abbey, the National Gallery, Buckingham Palace, and the Tower of London. If there's anyplace that you wonder if I went to, like the world's largest toy store and book store, feel free to send me a message and I will describe them to you! We went and saw the Phantom of the Opera and Les Miserables on West End, and they were mind-blowing. I love musicals. A lot.
My favorite part of the trip though was going to Holy Trinity Brompton and seeing Tim Hughes lead worship and then heading to Hillsong London and going to church there twice! Three church services in one day is fantastic. You should try it sometime. It makes Sunday more exciting and lively!
The last day, tragedy struck. We went to the London Eye (which is an enormous, overpriced ferris wheel that takes you above the entire city which is great for a while, but it's sooooo sloooooow) and stopped by a cafe. At this cafe, I purchased a Chicken Caesar wrap. Worst mistake of my life. That night I hurled.
Continuing on to Madrid, I was still sick from a small cold and from this newly developed stomach virus, and once again I felt my life being quickly drained and taken from me. We got to Madrid. IT WAS SO WARM. I miss warm weather and even though I was sick a lot of the time, I loved Madrid purely for the fact that it didn't try to freeze me to death. I bought a kebab. Threw it up. I bought chicken noodle soup. That worked fantastic. I bought an empanada. Threw it up. Ugh. Christmas was kinda interesting! OH, and Pepperdine sent me a notice that my scholarship had been cancelled on Christmas Eve. Great timing right?? Well, God came through big as expected and promised, and now I have a grant for the same amount for the rest of my school years! God is awesome. He is always faithful to His Word and He always provides!
The coolest part of Madrid was going to the Prato and seeing tons of famous art pieces like Diego Velasquez's "Las Meninas" and Bosch's "Garden Of Earthly Delights." The jazz cafe we went to that night was pretty bangin too. The cats were playing were swingin hard.
Alright, Paris
We did so much. Like, incredible amounts of things. Here are the links to the albums so you can see all we did.
1) The Louvre, Musee d'Orsay, Opera House, Hotel des Invalides
2) Notre Dame, Sacre Coeur, Eiffel Tower, Versailles (especially Marie Antoinette's Peasant Village)
3) Crepes, Escargo, Omlettes
Honestly, my favorite part was walking up to and being at Sacre Coeur. You walk away from a city center up a steady incline until you reach this beautiful green, grassy hill with elegant and imposing stairs while sitting at the top is the Church of the Sacred Heart of Jesus Christ of Paris. When you get to the Cathedral, you get a panoramic view of the city that is breathtaking. Inside, they have 24-7 prayer and worship. The presence of God on the place is unmistakeable. I was in a great mood for the rest of the day after being there despite how exhausted we all were.
After having to wake up at 5 in the morning, hop on a train, walk, hop on a bus, and get on a plane at the smallest airport in the world, we made it back to Florence safely. The rest and relaxation of being back in a familiar place is great. Unbeknownst to me, I happened upon the last day of Advent which is known as Epiphany. There was a huge parade that stretched from the Arno River/Ponte Vecchio to the Duomo. Google map it to get an idea of how long that is if you haven't been to Florence or don't recollect the distance from your previous trip here. Best parts of the parade: eating a burrito and drinking a smoothie while watching, a cannon being shot off in the middle of the procession, and of course, the cows that were bigger than horses. They were the height of one and a half of me. They were unnaturally large. Moo.
I also strolled through the portion of Florence that used to be the Jewish Ghetto. I went over to the Synagogue and the tabernacle still has visible marks from soldiers' bayonets during the Fascist Regime's reign. The building is a bit of an anomaly architecture-wise, but at the same time it perfectly fits in and boldly represents Jewish solidarity and triumph. They've taken a lot of crap over the years, but still they press on and overcome.
Regardless, I'm fully moved back into the Villa and the school year is underway. We daytripped to Assisi and Volterra which aren't half as exciting as you'd expect when you have to wake up early in the morning and walk out into the freezing cold rain. The churches in both cities were lookers though, especially the one in Assisi.
I have waved battle flags with Florentines and played soccer in below zero Celsius weather. Life is good. I just got back from Lausanne, Switzerland too.
I didn't really do too much sight-seeing there because I'm kind of traveling/sight-seeing-ed out! It was good to see all of my old and unseen Pepperdine friends though! We walked around the city and ate chocolate and went inside of bathrooms that are made of glass but fog up whenever they're in use so that you can't see inside. Amazingly Astounding right? The day after, we went to this beautiful Castle Chateau thing on Lake Geneva and then to a Hot Air Balloon Festival city. While we didn't do much and there weren't too many events going on, hanging out with the backdrop of the Swiss Alps can't help but make you feel like you've accomplished impossible feats.
And so, we are all caught up. Feel free to ask me about anything you, dear reader, may have a question of. I'm always available to answer your questions! This is my masterpiece to date. I hope I have wrenched your heart and taken you on a wonderful emotional rollercoaster. Go recover. Have a nice glass of Dr. Pepper. I wish I could, but they don't believe in Dr. Pepper in Europe. They don't really have Root Beer either.
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A tampon is a cylindrical mass of absorbent material, primarily used as a feminine hygiene product. Historically, the word "tampon" originated from the medieval French word "tampion," meaning a piece of cloth to stop a hole, a stamp, plug, or stopper.[1] At present, tampons are designed to be easily inserted into the vagina during menstruation and absorb the user's menstrual flow. Several countries regulate tampons as medical devices. In the United States, they are considered to be a Class II medical device by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA).
Women have used tampons during menstruation for thousands of years. In her book Everything You Must Know About Tampons (1981), Nancy Friedman writes "[T]here is evidence of tampon use throughout history in a multitude of cultures. The oldest printed medical document, papyrus ebers, refers to the use of soft papyrus tampons by Egyptian women in the fifteenth century B.C. Roman women used wool tampons. Women in ancient Japan fashioned tampons out of paper, held them in place with a bandage, and changed them 10 to 12 times a day. Traditional Hawaiian women used the furry part of a native fern called hapu'u; and grasses, mosses and other plants are still used by women in parts of Asia and Africa."[2]
The tampon has been in use as a medical device since the 18th century, when antiseptic cotton tampons treated with salicylates were used to stop bleeding from bullet wounds.[3]
Drs. Earle Haas and Michael Dunn patented the first modern tampon Tampax with the tube-within-a-tube applicator. Gertrude Tendrich bought the patent rights to Haas company trademark Tampax and started as a seller and spokesperson in 1933.[4] Gertrich hired women to manufacture the item and then hired two salesmen to market the product to drugstores in Colorado and Wyoming and nurses to give public lectures on the benefits of the creation and was also instrumental in instituting newspapers to run public advertisements.
During her study of female anatomy, German gynecologist Dr. Judith Esser Mittag, along with her husband Kyle Lucherini, developed a digital style tampon, which was made to be inserted without an applicator. In the late 1940s, Dr. Carl Hahn, together with Heinz Mittag, worked on the mass production of this tampon. Dr. Hahn sold his company to Johnson and Johnson in 1974.[5]
Several political statements have been made in regards to tampon use. In 2000, a 10% Goods and Service Tax (GST) was introduced in Australia. While lubricant, condoms, incontinence pads and numerous medical items were regarded as essential and exempt from the tax, tampons continue to be charged GST. Prior to the introduction of GST, several states also applied a luxury tax to tampons at a higher rate than GST. Specific petitions such as "Axe the Tampon Tax" have been created to oppose this tax, although, no change has been made.[citation needed]
Design and packaging[edit]
Tampons come in various shapes and colors, which are related to their absorbency ratings and packaging. The outward appearance of a tampon is similar for all brands, but their absorbency varies. The two main differences are in the way the tampon expands when in use; for example applicator tampons such as Tampax tampons and Natracare tampons will expand axially (increase in length), while OB, Natracare and Lil-lets digital tampons will expand radially (increase in diameter). Most tampons have a cord for removal and some have an additional outer cover to aid insertion and withdrawal. Some women prefer to use a tampon which is contained within an applicator to further aid insertion. The majority of tampons sold are made of rayon, or a blend of rayon and cotton. Organic cotton tampons are made from only 100% cotton. Tampons are sold individually wrapped to keep them clean.
Tampon applicators may be made of plastic or cardboard, and are similar in design to a syringe. The applicator consists of two tubes, an "outer," or barrel, and "inner," or plunger. The outer tube has a smooth surface to aid insertion and sometimes comes with a rounded end that is petaled.
Absorbency ratings[edit]
Tampons are available in several absorbency ratings, which are consistent across manufacturers in the U.S.:
- Junior/Light absorbency: 6 g and under
- Regular absorbency: 6 to 9 g
- Super absorbency: 9 to 12 g
- Super Plus absorbency 12 to 15 g
- Ultra absorbency 15–18 g
In the UK absorbencies range as follows:
- Lite/Lites/Light (light flow) 6 g and under
- Regular/Normal (light to medium flow) 6–9 g
- Super (medium to heavy flow) 9–12 g
- Super Plus (heavy flow) 12–15 g
- Super Plus Extra (very heavy flow) 15–18 g
A piece of test equipment referred to as a Syngina (short for synthetic Vagina) is usually used to test absorbency. The machine uses a condom into which the tampon is inserted, and synthetic menstrual fluid is fed into the test chamber.[6]
Alternative choices[edit]
Cordless tampons[edit]
Cordless tampons fulfill the same function as normal tampons, but are made without a removal string. They look like a small sponge and are used to close off the neck of the uterus, preventing blood from entering the vagina. These tampons are placed very far into the vagina, and can remain inserted during sexual intercourse, as opposed to a menstrual cup. As with all tampons, cordless tampons do not protect against sexually transmitted disease or pregnancy.
Cordless tampons are not visible when worn, making them ideal for activities such as swimming. There are also wet and dry varieties on the market. Wet cordless tampons are packed wet and can be used directly, while dry tampons may require a lubricant. Some versions have a small hole in the tampon to ease its removal. However, all tampons (cordless or otherwise) absorb vital vaginal lubrication during menstruation.[citation needed]
Sanitary pads[edit]
A sanitary pad, sanitary napkin, or menstrual pad is an absorbent item worn inside the underwear but outside the genitalia. A pad can be worn by a woman while she is menstruating, recovering from vaginal surgery, or any other situation where it is necessary to absorb a flow of blood from a woman's vagina externally.
A menstrual cup is a reusable flexible cup or barrier worn entirely inside the vagina during menstruation. They are usually made from medical grade silicone and can collect menstrual fluid for up to 12 hours. Unlike tampons and pads, the cup collects menstrual fluid rather than absorbing it. As a result, the cup does not affect the vagina's natural lubrication.
A softcup is similar to a menstrual cup in the sense that it is a flexible cup or barrier worn inside the vagina during menstruation. However, these cups are disposable after each use or menstrual cycle.
Toxic shock syndrome[edit]
Dr. Philip M. Tierno Jr., director of clinical microbiology and immunology at the New York University Medical Center, helped determine that tampons were behind toxic shock syndrome (TSS) cases in the early 1980s. Tiero blames the introduction of higher-absorbency tampons in 1978, as well as the relatively recent decision by manufacturers to recommend that tampons can be worn overnight, for increased incidences of toxic shock syndrome.[7] Materials used in most modern tampons are highly absorbent, which poses the risk of upsetting the vagina's natural moisture balance, causing toxic shock syndrome to occur.[citation needed] The U.S. FDA suggests the following guidelines for decreasing the risk of contracting TSS when using tampons:
- Follow package directions for insertion
- Choose the lowest absorbency needed for one's flow
- Consider using cotton or cloth tampons rather than rayon
- Change the tampon at least every 4 to 6 hours
- Alternate between tampons and pads
- Avoid tampon usage overnight or when sleeping
- Increase awareness of the warning signs of toxic shock syndrome and other tampon-associated health risks
Following these guidelines can help protect tampon user's from TSS.[citation needed] However, cases of tampon connected TSS are extremely rare in the United States.[citation needed]
Although sea sponges are no longer marketed as menstrual aids, it may be noted that a study by the University of Iowa in 1980 found that commercially sold sea sponges contained sand, grit, and bacteria. Subsequently, sea sponges could also potentially cause toxic shock syndrome.[8]
Environment and waste[edit]
Ecological impact varies according to disposal method (whether a tampon is flushed down the toilet or placed in a garbage bin). Factors such as tampon composition will likewise impact water treatment systems or garbage processing. The light string commonly attached to a tampon, when flushed, may catch and block smaller diameter residential sewer pipes.
See also[edit]
- ^ Definition and etymology of tampon
- ^ Who invented tampons? June 6, 2006 The Straight Dope
- ^ Cheyne, William Watson (1885) Manual of the antiseptic treatment of wounds, J. H. Vail, pp. 107–109.
- ^ A Short History of Periods
- ^ "Johnson & Johnson History". Funding Universe. Retrieved 14 March 2014.
- ^ http://www.ahpma.co.uk/docs/EDANA_Syngina2.pdf
- ^ "A new generation faces toxic shock syndrome". The Seattle Times. January 26, 2005.
- ^ http://www.foodrevolution.org/askjohn/49.htm
Further reading[edit]
- Finley, Harry (1998)(2001). The Museum of Menstruation and Women's Health. Retrieved December 12, 2003 from http://www.mum.org/comtampons.htm
- Khela, Bal (November 26, 1999). The Women's Environmental Network. Retrieved December 13, 2003 from http://www.wen.org.uk/gen_eng/Genetics/tampon1.htm
- Meadows, Michelle (March–April, 2000). Tampon safety: TSS now rare, but women should still take care. FDA Consumer magazine.
- Sanpro. (April 8, 2003). The Women's Environmental Network. Retrieved December 13, 2003 from http://www.wen.org.uk/sanpro/sanpro.htm
- Truths and myths about tampons http://www.snopes.com/toxins/tampon.htm
- Using a Toilet for Tampon Disposal
- Practicing Proper Sanitary Napkin Disposal
- The effects of lactic acid bacteria: Bacterial Vaginosis: a public health review, Marianne Morris et al., British Journal of Obstetrics and Gyneocology, 2001, Bacterial Vaginosis as a risk factor for preterm delivery: A meta analysis, Harld Leitisch et al., General Obstetrics and Gynecology Obstetrics, 2003.
- An alternative to tampons, the Mooncup
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Born into a family of outdoor enthusiasts, Brett discovered the sport of rock climbing relatively late in life. The summer of 2009 marked the start of his vertical endeavors, after which he quickly fell in love with the grace and technique of climbing. His passion began on the sharp end of the rope but quickly developed an interest in the dynamic movement of bouldering. While sampling new terrain outdoors, he can be found clipping bolts or stomping crash pads in the near Sierra's. If he is not hanging around the gym or at the local crag, he can be found hitting the books, studying toward a Master's degree in Geographic Information Science at San Jose State University. With a professional path that hopefully involves the outdoors, Brett will always keep climbing close at heart. He strives for his next powerful ascent combining strength, balance and a fearless mentality.
Andrew was introduced to climbing in 2005 while attending college at UCSB. It was after his first trip outdoors on the Santa Barbara sandstone that he fell in love with climbing and hasn't looked back. After finishing college he moved back to the bay area and joined the PG team working the front desk. While he enjoys sport climbing, it's bouldering that he's most enthusiastic about. Andrew loves everything PG has to offer, but also encourages people to take their acquired strengths outdoors.
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The first rank that EVERY boy earns when entering the Cub Scouting Program is the Bobcat rank.
These requirements are meant to demonstrate that the boy is making a commitment to participating in the scouting program. Very similar requirements are expected of a boy joining Boy Scouts to earn his Scout badge.
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- Go to BeAScout.org
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- Click on a Pack near you to see its contact info so you can call the Pack or your local Council about joining.
- Complete a BSA Youth Application and Health Record and give them to the Cubmaster of the Pack you choose.
To earn the Bobcat rank the new Cub Scout does the following:
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To obey the Law of the Pack. "
Duty to God means: Put God first. Do what you know God wants you to do. And my country means: Do what you can for your country. Be proud that you are an American. To help other people means: Do things for others that would please them. Obey the Law of the Pack means: Be a good Cub Scout. Be proud that you are one.
- Say the LAW OF THE PACK. Tell what it means.
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The Cub Scout follows Akela (say Ah-KAY-la) means: Akela is a good leader. Your mother or father is Akela. In the Pack, your Cubmaster is Akela. Your Den Leader is Akela. At school, your teacher is Akela. The Cub Scout helps the Pack go means: Come to all the meetings. Do what you can to help. Think of others in the pack. The Pack helps the Cub Scout grow means: You can have fun when you are a part of the pack. Learn things from others. Do things with them. The Cub Scout gives goodwill means: Smile. Be happy. Do things that make others happy. They don't have to be big things. Little Things help, too.
- Tell what WEBELOS means:
"WE'll BE LOyal Scouts "
- Show the CUB SCOUT SIGN. Tell what it means.
Make the sign with your right hand and with your arm held straight up. The two fingers stand for two parts of the Promise - "to help other people" and "to obey." They look like a wolf's ears ready to listen to Akela. Give the Cub Scout Sign when you say the Cub Scout Promise or the Law of the Pack.
- Show the CUB SCOUT HANDSHAKE. Tell what it means.
Using your right hand, place your first two fingers along the inside of the other boy's wrist. This means that you help and that you obey the law of the Pack.
- Say the CUB SCOUT MOTTO.
"Do Your Best"
- Give the CUB SCOUT SALUTE. Tell what it means.
Point your first two fingers of your right hand out straight and close together. Touch the tips of the fingers to your cap or if not wearing a cap then to your eyebrow. A salute is a way to show respect. When you salute a leader (either adult or other scout), you show him or her that you respect their position. When you salute the flag, you show that you are proud of your country.
- With your parent or guardian, complete the exercises in the booklet,
How to Protect Your Children from Child Abuse.
The above items are the basic information that ALL Cub Scouts learn, which is why EVERY boy who enters into Cub Scouting earns the Bobcat Badge.
Mar 03, 2012 - Kim Scrivener
If there are any US Military bases near you look to see if they have a scouting program that may help if not your son does not need to be in a large pack it helps but he can achieve all the requirments with your help!
If you are unable to find a Cub Scout Pack near your location you could always research the Lone Scout program.
Anyone can purchase a Cub Scout handbook and do the activities with their son, but having him wait until he is the appropriate age (according to the BSA) would be a good thing. Practicing the Bobcat requirements seems pretty safe, but not too exciting.
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RT @blaenafoncheese: Coming up to Blaenavon from Abergavenny approaching the Fiddlers Elbow http://t.co/pF1efFpn— @FoyWilliams 21 January 2013
Gwent police warn about people charging to clear driveways in Newport. Ring 101 if you are concerned— @LauraDoel 21 January 2013
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AN EXTREME cold temperature alert has been issued for Gwent over the next couple of days, with warnings of frost and ice.
COMMENT: A spirited response to snow
AFTER last Friday's snow fall across Gwent we commented on how the severe weather had brought community spirit to the fore.
Caerphilly Meals on Wheels teams have been busy in the cold weather: pic.twitter.com/mHUzrABj
Monmouthshire County Council said they have used about 800 tonnes of road salt and have gritted over 300 miles of road.
A spokesman said: "We have a pre-arranged delivery of salt due later today. This will bring stocks up to 7900 tonnes. We remain confident that we will have sufficient salt stocks to see us through the winter."In addition, we have gritted much of our minor road network, pavements in town centres, car parks and approaches to schools. Where requested by the schools, we have gritted school yards."
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RT @metofficeWales: Yellow Alert of Ice for Wales : Blaenau Gwent, Bridgend, Caerphilly, Merthyr Tydfil, Monmouthshire, Neath Port T... http://t.co/vkqZrlzt— @southwalesargus 21 January 2013
Gwent battles on as more extreme weather forecast
AN EXTREME cold temperature alert has been issued for Gwent over the next couple of days, with warnings of frost and ice.
Off road bikes are racing around Dews Wood, Newport while children are playing in the snow. This is dangerous - we're looking for the bikes— @gwentpolice 21 January 2013
VIDEO: starting to recover the Abercarn school bus http://t.co/NJhJjgmm— @ArgusNCrockett 21 January 2013
Residents have come out to watch the bus recovery http://t.co/6WIsvZ4F— @ArgusNCrockett 21 January 2013
The school bus carrying Abercarn Primary School pupils which slid down a verge in Abercarn this morning http://t.co/bQqgTveg— @ArgusNCrockett 21 January 2013
Blaenau Gwent CBC say if you need a salt bin refill in your area, contact C2BG on 01495 311556
This may take some time to melt! At Asda in Duffryn http://t.co/IkfxEGT9— @ArgusMackintosh 21 January 2013
RT @MonmouthshireCC: RT @NewportBus: Monmouth & Chepstow servcies running as normal http://t.co/PdANo1D2 Thank you #gwentsnow— @TravelineTim 21 January 2013
@Cadwwales #Raglancastle will be closed today, conditions inside are too treacherous. Our apologies, we will keep you informed— @RaglanCastle 21 January 2013
We're getting reports of a school bus crash at Llanfach near Abercarn. See full story here.
Morning everyone, hope you're enjoying the snow! We're still planning to go ahead wth deliveries this week... http://t.co/SfdoF9Yx— @vegboxscheme 21 January 2013
Caerphilly refuse/recycling crews will resume collections today where safe to do so. Please leave bins at normal collection point for collection.
Message for students and staff at Coleg Gwent Crosskeys Campus:
All exams will go ahead as planned and if you are able to do so you should go to college.
However due to continued clearing of snow and ice:
Staff should arrive no earlier than 10AM this morning
Students who are not taking examinations should not come in to college before 11AM
Heavy traffic on A467 southbound at Rogerstone.
30mph speed limit on the Old Severn Bridge (M48) due to snow and ice.
If we missed your collection on Friday due to the snow, please put out your boxes from today and we will get to you as soon as we can.— @Wastesavers 21 January 2013
Monmouthshire buses: All public bus services are operating except- W3/4/5 Monmouth Town Services & C4/5 Chepstow Town Services
Severe delays on the Ebbw Valley line, says Arriva Trains Wales
Heavy traffic is reported this morning in both directions on the A48 between Newport and Cardiff
We're getting reports of delays on the Rogerstone by-pass - tweet us @southwalesargus if you're stuck.
Arriva Trains Wales reporting minor delays on some of its services running through Gwent - between Cheltenham and Maesteg and Shrewsbury and Cardiff.
First Great Western reporting no train cancellations this morning
Caerphilly Stagecoach services currently running are:
Service A, B, C, D, A\B Cardiff, 50, 56, E - Main Road ONLY
Service F is NOT running
Nant Celyn school in Torfaen is open but with pedestrian access only to the site. See latest list here.
Stagecoach says its Caerphilly services currently running are:
Service A, B, C, D, A\B Cardiff, 50, 56, E - Main Road ONLY
Service F is NOT currently running
Newport Bus reporting all services running today. Its Number One service is not, however, running down Melbourne Way.
RT @NewportBus: Majority of network is operating as normal today Visit http://t.co/WxHS2nMr for full details Thank you— @TravelineTim 21 January 2013
Ysgol Gymraeg Bro Helyg in Blaenau Gwent is closed today. See latest list here.
Trinant Primary - WILL open slightly later at 9.15 due to continued snow clearing. After school clubs are cancelled. See latest list here.
One lane is closed and heavy traffic on M4 Second Severn Crossing reported in both directions between M4 J22 and J23 M48, due to snow.
M4 exit slip road is partially blocked eastbound at J27 (Highcross), because of a broken down van.
Hazardous driving conditions on M48 Severn Bridge reported between J2, A466 (Chepstow) and J1, A403 (Aust), because of snow. Approach with care. Matrix sign set to 30 mph.
West Mon school will be open from 9.30 for those pupils who can get to school safely, Torfaen council say. See latest list here.
Ysgol Gymraeg Casnewydd is closed today. See latest list here.
Maes Ebbw school in Newport is closed today. See latest list here.
#gwentsnow by @rjmorgan31 - http://t.co/h7auJhy7— @Jimbo_in_wales 21 January 2013
Yellow Alert of Ice for Wales : Powys, Ceredigion, Blaenau Gwent, Caerphilly, Cardiff, Carmarthenshire, Merthyr ... http://t.co/cClW6Mpc— @metofficeWales 20 January 2013
An apt pic from Hamish!
@southwalesargus #gwentsnow #snow http://t.co/JTBpHiHr— @HamishKayVideo 20 January 2013
Cylchdroi centre in Newport is closed (Brynglas and Queenshill sites). See latest list here.
Cwmcarn High (Ebbw Vale) is closed today
The M48 Severn Bridge has now re-opened with a speed restriction in place.
Some Gwent schools are closed today. We'll keep you posted as news comes in. See the latest list here.


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WKU will celebrate student research and creativity March 18-23 during REACH (Research Experiences and Creative Heights) Week.
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A WKU graduate student has developed a smartphone app that uses Twitter data to track the outbreak of the Ebola virus and could predict the spread of the virus.


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Honda has finally done it - the first ever Honda Racing Formula 1 victory, beating its Japanese rival Toyota to the podium in the process. 26 year old English F1 driver Jensen Button drove the Honda to victory starting the race in 14th place and moving to 4th by the lap 8 and eventually taking the lead by taking advantage of the wrecks the Hungarian Grand Prix had to dish out.
With this recent win in such a large venue, I am hoping Honda will start focusing a little more on performance and motorsports. Honda powered 19,000 rpm V8? Yes please. Maybe we'll start seeing civic Type-Rs pop up, or Type-Rs in general.Oh well Toyota, there's always Nascar!


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2010-04-28 / Events & Calendar
Town of Babylon to hold Bike Resgistration Drive
Town of Babylon Supervisor Steve Bellone, Councilwoman Jackie Gordon and Councilman Tony Martinez invite all residents to attend a Bike Registration Drive on Sat., May 1, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., rain or shine at the West Babylon Community Youth Center, 71 Sawyer Ave., West Babylon.
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