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On Friday, January 22nd 2016, Robert Gokey, Owner of Karl's Sausage Kitchen & European Market was awarded the distinction of Master Meat Crafter by the University of Wisconsin-Madison Meat Science Extension and the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade, and Consumer Protection. This was the third graduating class of the Master Meat Crafter program—a two year training course focused on meat science and specialty meat product manufacture.
The Master Meat Crafter commencement ceremony took place on the evening of Friday, January 22nd, 2016. Featured speakers included Wisconsin Secretary of Agriculture, Ben Brancel, UW College of Agricultural and Life Sciences Dean Kate Vandenbosch, and UW-Madison Department of Animal Sciences Chair, Dan Schaefer.
"Congratulations to all the Master Meat Crafters for their commitment to developing and perfecting their skills," said Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) Secretary Ben Brancel. "The breadth of projects completed by these graduates will benefit not only their individual meat businesses but the entire specialty meats industry."
The Master Meat Crafter Training Program is a unique, one-of-a-kind program that provides participants with a well-rounded, in-depth, and comprehensive knowledge about meat science and meat processing principles. This unique program started with humble beginnings as a means to strengthen and improve the meat industry in Wisconsin. As the initiative gained momentum, the Master Meat Crafter graduates have traveled from the East Coast and Canada to learn the latest in meat science techniques. It was created and is currently organized by Dr. Jeff Sindelar, University of Wisconsin-Madison Associate Professor and Extension Meat Specialist.
The Master Meat Crafter program comprises several meat science short courses and workshops, an extensive mentorship program to share the knowledge gained with employees or coworkers, and individual research projects based in the candidates' processing plants. Topics covered throughout the two year training course include general meat processing, fresh meats, curing, fermented & dried products, cooked & emulsified products, food safety & meat microbiology, and development/implementation of HACCP (Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points).
Bob Gokey completed a yearlong plant project that studied the effects of adding beer to emulsified sausages. "We have passionate customers that love sausages and craft beer. I was intrigued to see if I could combine them in a tasty sausage." stated Bob Gokey. Bob turned to a long term partnership with Sam Adams Brewery and produced over nine test batches using Sam Adams Boston Lager, Noble Pils and Boston Ale. He then looked at the effects the beer had on the sausage's ph, water activity and flavor. The final test of the success of the sausage was a blind taste test by Sam Adams beer lovers at the Sam Adams Brewery. The top favorites were a new twist on a Karl's favorite- German frankfurter made with Sam Adams Noble Pils Beer.
Karl's Sausage Kitchen & European Market is well known throughout New England for its authentic, old-world European sausages, cold cuts and smoked meats, made on the premises with the finest meats and spices. We also stock imported products such as jams, chocolates, cheeses, pickles, cookies and bread in our grocery. The move to the larger Peabody facility has enabled owners Anita and Robert Gokey to add a European Café, where customers can now enjoy sandwiches, grilled sausages, traditional German fare and imported beer and wine before stocking up on meats and imported goods to take home.
Photo: Dr. Jeff Sindelar, University of Wisconsin-Madison Associate Professor and Extension Meat Specialist awarding the Master Meat Crafter distinction to local sausage maker, Bob Gokey owner of Karl's Sausage Kitchen and European Market, Peabody, MA.
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HARRISON, N.Y. -- Monday is Columbus Day, a federal holiday. Here's a look at some places that will be open or closed in Harrison.
What's closed:
- Harrison Central Schools will be closed.
- The Harrison Public Library will be closed.
- Harrison Town Hall and local government offices will be closed.
- Most banks will be closed, but call your branch ahead of time to be sure.
- Post Office branches will be closed.
- All state offices and courthouses will be closed.
- All federal offices and courthouses not already closed by the government shutdown will be closed.
What's open:
Supermarkets, restaurants, bars, liquor stores and other retail locations are open. However, these places may be operating on a Sunday schedule or special holiday hours. It's a good idea to call ahead before heading out to any of these establishments.
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Opera House
20 N. Wacker DriveChicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps
Date of Theft
Thursday, November 23, 2017 - 9:00am
Basic Bike Info
Bicycle Type:
Other (describe in detail below)
Serial No.:
Lemon Yellow (currently covered with orange tape)
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features:
Bike is in a excellent condition. Under the orange tape it is a original paint - lemon yellow. Bike has lights on both sides.
Owner Information
Owner Name:
Mike Z. Marco
Contact Email:
Email hidden by Chicago Stolen Bike Registry. Contact the CSBR staff to email the owner.
Contact Phone Number:
Police Report No.:
Lock Information
How was the lock defeated?:
Lock is missing, along with the bike.
Lock Type:
Newer U-Lock w/ Flat Key
What was the bike locked to?:
Locked to bike rack.
How was the bike locked?:
Only the frame was locked a solid object.
Incident Description
Which type of area was your bike stolen from?:
Front of building in residential area.
How long was the bike locked in this location?:
5+ hours
Incident Description:
Bike was left at the front of the building during Thanksgiving. I visited the place at 9:00 am. When i came for my bike at 3:30pm it was taken away.
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Lubaas' Mission and Purpose as a non-for profit Charitable Organization, is to provide housing for homeless, mentally challenged women; in a safe supervised, shelyered home; with acces tocounseling and instruction for a socially productive life.
Lubaa is located on the south side of Chicago, in the Englewood Community. We rent a four bedrooom , two barhroom, full basement house. We can house five single women. We have been at this location for four years. We are not and have never been funded. We recieve community donations and out of pocket donations from our board members. We also have fundraising events four times a year. Out referrrals come from word of mouth, social workers,, churches and mental hospitals.
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Kissed by a Cowboy
by Debra Clopton
From the back cover:
Cassidy was looking for a home and a place to belong . . . not for a cowboy to steal her heart.
Having lived through her parents' endless string of "matrimonial bliss gone wrong," Cassidy Starr knows when the odds are not in her favor. Divorced and humiliated, her faith on rocky ground, Cassidy is through with love. She's been bucked o_ that horse far too many times. Instead, she returns to Wishing Springs, Texas, and the rundown farm she's inherited from her great aunt Roxie. She'll reopen the strawberry farm and a bed & breakfast and follow in her aunt's footsteps, remaining forever-independent, happy . . . and single.
Rancher Jarrod Monahan's hands are full running the ranch, looking after his ailing grandfather, and chasing down a group of rustlers on the loose. He's pushed his longing for a family to the bottom of his list of priorities. Besides, he was in love once but ran scared and lost his shot at happiness. But suddenly, the biggest regret of his life has moved in next door with a wounded heart, determined to become a spinster . . . and that's a challenge that Jarrod can't pass up.
Jarrod sets his mind to breaking down the walls around Cassidy's stubborn heart. How can he show her that a cowboy's kiss lasts forever? For the good folks of Wishing Springs, falling in love has never been so much fun to witness.
About the author:
Debra Clopton is a multi-award winning novelist and has written more than 22 novels. Along with writing, Debra helps her husband teach the youth at their local Cowboy Church. Debra's goal is to shine a light toward God while she entertains readers with her words.
Connect with Debra: website, Twitter, Facebook
My thoughts:
If you've read the first two books in the Four of Hearts Ranch Romance series, you've met the eldest Monahan brother and the close-knit town wanting to see this trio happily settled. You've met their beloved Pops and perhaps "adopted" him yourself. (If you haven't read the first two, you need to stop and do so!)
Jarrod has worked hard to save the ranch, putting all of his time and energy into it. Cassidy is a distraction, but perhaps one just as important to him as the ranch.
Cassidy has been hurt, and she's determined not to go through that ever again. Anyone who has experienced similar pain can relate to that determination. Sometimes, though, those walls we build to protect our hearts end up interfering with our ability to heal.
The characters and their struggles are real, and the sweet, juicy peaches help clear the dust Cassidy's truck kicks up from your mouth. 😉
Kissed by a Cowboy is an enjoyable light read with a deeper message of hope and healing. There are numerous references to people and events in the previous stories, so I would definitely recommend starting at the beginning. If you are looking for a fun cowboy series, this is a sweet one all the way through!
(I received a copy of this novel in exchange for an honest review. The thoughts expressed here are entirely my own. Clicking the cover above will take you to Amazon, where you are able to purchase a copy yourself. This is an affiliate link, meaning while the price remains the same for you, a small portion of the price will help keep this blog going. Thanks for your support!)


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Lisa Friel, the star of Lisa Jackson's HBO documentary "Sex Crimes Unit" and its leader for the last 10 years, is leaving the department. The film premiered last month at the Los Angeles Film Festival.
Jackson had unprecedented access in making the documentary, which features Friel and her staff in frank discussions about their strategies in prosecuting actual cases. HBO first aired the documentary June 20.According to the New York Post, the documentary shot footage of D.A. investigators Ed Tacchi and Lauren Liebhauser discussing the police rape case of ex-cops Franklin Mata and Kenneth Moreno. That footage was never used, but the judge in the case ruled that the footage should have been turned over to the defense.
Read the rest at indieWIRE.com.
"Sex Crimes Unit has drama, suspense, terrific personalities and a great deal of heart."
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Something really cool happened to me this week.
My office often runs health challenges through the James Center YMCA. Last year it was a Biggest Loser challenge. It has been exercise challenges before. It always involves being a part of a team and working towards some healthy goal.
I have never been invited to a team before. Let's just say I have never been the poster child for health and fitness around my office in the past.
Well, this week, that apparently changed. The YMCA is running a "Battle of the Bulge" 8 week challenge; teams of 4 have to log their exercise and food habits on a special calorie tracking website for 8 weeks; points are awarded for logging, for doing at least 3 30-minute workouts per week, and points are deducted for not logging or not exercising. Weight loss is not the goal here; consistently exercising, logging your food and water intake, and being accountable are the goals. Extra points are awarded for working out more than the minimum 3 times. Extra points are awarded for drinking water. There will be Bonus Point Challenges too.
And I was invited to a team; we had 8 people from the office who were split into two teams, and between our two teams, we have one endurance cyclist (he rides about 300 miles on a regular week), two marathon runners, and the rest of us are more "regular" runners. I am one of them.
I am one of them.
Let me repeat that one more time.
I am one of them.
These attorneys, as a group, believed I am responsible enough, fit enough, and motivated enough to be a contribution to a team for 8 weeks. This is powerful ju-ju for my Former Fat Chick's brain. People believe in me.
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Mother is the ultimate definition of selflessness! No matter what happens to the world or even her, she is there for you in your need; she recognizes your need much before you know it. Of course, every day is Mother's day, and each one of us honors her in a variety of ways. From simple caring to doing things for her that makes her most happy. Mothers don't need a whole lot, they just need attention. Remember you were showered by her attention when you needed it?
America is an amazing land, I love our culture and the way we do things. Even though, every day is a Mothers day for some, this particular day, the 2nd Sunday of May is dedicated to her. She becomes the center of attention, and she is indeed the queen Mother.
Its time to express gratitude to her, it restores the spiritual balance in each one of us. Life is about transactions, each time we received a "good" we become indebted to the giver, but when we give back to the giver or find alternate ways of giving back, then we regain our spiritual balance, bringing us nirvana, salvation, mukti and freedom.
I also appeal to each divorced father with kids to muster up the courage to tell his ex-wife that you appreciate her for raising your kids responsibly well. You have to learn to give credit where it belongs, she may appreciate it, but certainly your kids will reluctantly appreciate it.
I also appeal to each divorced father with kids to muster up the courage to tell his ex-wife that you appreciate her for raising your kids responsibly well. You have to learn to give credit where it belongs, she may appreciate it, but certainly your kids will reluctantly appreciate it.
A majority of us are fortunate to have the love and affection of the mother to bless our lives. However, there are some mothers who have not been good to their kids and I feel your anguish if you are the one, but assure you that, you are a blessed one to have made it in life without mothers love.
Let me share how I have learned to express my gratitude to my mother, may be it will kick in some of your own memories.
My father passed away in 1977 and I was the sole income earner for the family for many years after that. However, on my visits to her, she demanded private time with me apart from the other siblings, and for whatever stupid reason, I resisted it and did not do it. One day, a great man told me "all mothers want is attention and nothing more." Then, when I went to see her, I decided to sit next to her for at least two hours, not argue and not disagree, but just shut up and listen to her. OMG, she would beam endlessly and I loved it, and kicked myself for not doing it earlier, all she wanted was to know was that, she has not lost her son, and he still cares about her. Indeed, now when I go home, I do the same with my sister, park myself next to her for a few hours, and the happiness I see on her face is just worth everything.
Those of us who do not have a mother, they can still please her for our own spiritual balance, by spending our mental time with her. In my case, I do the prayer of gratitude and write about her and spend at least three to four hours mulling about her.
Those of us who did not have a mother from the word go, and those who did not have a good relationship, I admire you for making it in the life without her love and affection, I am sorry this happened to you. If it makes you feel any good to talk, please feel free to do that, my number is in the about section. Those mothers who do not have any one, happy mothers day to you. There are many people wishing you, including myself.
I am pleased to copy some of my writings from a last few years.
The Baha'i faith, "For mothers are the first educators, the first mentors; and truly it is the mothers who determine the happiness, the future greatness, the courteous ways and learning and judgment,the understanding and the faith of their little ones."
In the Hindu tradition Mother is worshiped and she is represented by Ma Saraswati (source of knowledge), Ma Lakshmi (source of income) and the likes... Mother's face is equated with God's face, a song celebrates Mother by saying, if I have seen your face mother, I have seen God.
Prophet Muhammad was asked by his associates as to who is the most important person in one's life - he says,"Mother", they ask again, the answer was "Mother again" and same response was given for the third time, such is the importance given to mother. He said, your heaven, your paradise and your peace of mind comes to you by serving your mother.
In Jewish tradition, your heritage is determined by your Mother, you are a Jew because of your mother. Many Christians consider Mother Mary, as Mother of God, and for many others she is the spiritual mother.
In the native traditions, be it American, European,African, or Asian, Mother is creator in the form of mother Earth.
Despite your tradition and religious teaching to do great things, there are bad guys and bad girls out there. Growing up in a very small town (then), I distinctly remember three bothers killing their mother and throwing her in the town's lake for her wealth, and a son pushing his mother into a deep well so he can have her jewelry. Religions don't matter to the bad guys, and those guys belonged to two different religions. But for every bad guy out there, there are a 1000 good ones and I know hundreds of such good stories.
You will find mother is placed at the highest spiritual level in all religions, traditions and life forms. Those who have a mother to see, you are the blessed one, those who don't, you have her blessings.
Those who have tensions with your mother, ask her blessings, you will find the best happiness of life in that asking.
I lost my mother twelve years ago and here is a dedication to my mother I wrote http://theghousediary.blogspot.com/2011/05/mother-my-story-happy-mothers-day.html
Happy Mother's day.
URL for this article - http://theghousediary.blogspot.com/2013/05/happy-motherss-day-there-is-non-one.html
URL for this article - http://theghousediary.blogspot.com/2013/05/happy-motherss-day-there-is-non-one.html
Mike Ghouse is a speaker, thinker and a writer on pluralism, politics, peace, Islam, Israel, India, interfaith, and cohesion at work place. He is committed to building a Cohesive America and offers pluralistic solutions on issues of the day at www.TheGhousediary.com. He believes in Standing up for others and has done that throughout his life as an activist. Mike has a presence on national and local TV, Radio and Print Media. He is a frequent guest on Sean Hannity show on Fox TV, and a commentator on national radio networks, he contributes weekly to the Texas Faith Column at Dallas Morning News; fortnightly at Huffington post; and several other periodicals across the world. His personal site www.MikeGhouse.net indexes his work through many links.


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Here is our latest edition of what's happening in Woodhaven:
- Our Top Stories
- Woodhaven Town Hall SATURDAY – 12 Noon at American Legion
- WRBA Website
- Radio Free Woodhaven (Goodfellas!)
- Local Events
- Little League Registration 2/20, 2/27
- Old Pictures of Queens Slideshow at Neir's 2/24
- Art Show at Resorts Casino thru 3/9
- Queens Symphony Orchestra Free Show in Woodhaven 2/25
- St. Paddy's Day at the American Legion 3/15
- News & Announcements
- Woodhaven Murder
- Day Care Drug Bust
- Mardi Gras Highlights
- Schmidt's Candies
- Woodhaven Resources
- WRBA Dance Journal
- WRBA Membership Drive
** Woodhaven Town Hall Saturday – Our next meeting is Saturday, February 21st at 12 Noon at American Legion Post 118 (89-02 91st Street, behind PS 60). There is a lot to discuss – hope to see you there.
** WRBA Website – If you ever want to know when our next meeting is, you can always find out by visiting our official website – woodhaven-nyc.org. There, you will find our Community Calendar, Latest News and Announcements, Membership Info, our Press Releases, and a list of our media appearances.
** Radio Free Woodhaven – We'll be LIVE Friday at 10 PM EST, click here at 10 to listen live. Friday night we'll be speaking with Mr. Kerry Whalen, who was working at Lufthansa the night it was famously robbed in 1978 (which inspired the movie Goodfellas, released 25 years ago and filmed partially in Woodhaven). Mr. Whalen has written a book about what it was like being stuck between the Mob and the FBI and he'll be our guest Friday at 10. Got any thoughts on what's going on in Woodhaven, or in our city? Call in during the show, (646) 378-1612 and voice your opinion. If you miss the live broadcast, you can always click the same link to listen archives.
** Upcoming Events:
** Little League Registration – Time is running out to register in WORKS Little League. The office will be open Friday, February 20th and February 27th from 7 to 9 PM for registration ($100 per child for the season). The WORKS Little League Office is located at 84-01 Jamaica Avenue (corner of Forest Parkway above the bank). Click here for more info. Please share with anyone who has children.
** Forgotten Queens Slideshow NEW DATE – Queens Historian Kevin Walsh of Forgotten New York and author of "Forgotten Queens" will be giving a FREE slideshow presentation at Neir's Tavern on Tuesday, February 24th at 7 PM, event sponsored by the Woodhaven Historical Society. There will be lots of old pictures of Queens – these events are always popular, so come early to get a seat.
** Art Show at Resorts – The work of Madeline Lovallo, famous for her paintings of Howard Beach, Hamilton Beach, the Rockaways, Ozone Park and Woodhaven, is being exhibited at Resorts World Casino New York City in Queens (Aqueduct) through March 9th – 2nd Floor – Red Wall Gallery (go into the Main Entrance, go to the left and take the elevator to the 2nd Floor). Click here for pictures and video of the opening day of the exhibit.
** Free Concert at All Saints – The Queens Symphony Orchestra will be giving a concert sponsored by Councilman Eric Ulrich at All Saints Church, 85-45 96th Street, on Wednesday, February 25. The concert, featuring the works of Johann Sebastian Bach and Claude Debussy, starts at 7 p.m. in the main church building.
** Celebrate St. Patrick's Day & Help The Vets – Come celebrate St. Patrick's Day with our Vets on Sunday, March 15th from 1 PM to 5 PM at the American Legion (89-02 91st street). You'll get a Family Style Dinner – Corned Beef & Cabbage & Mashed Potatoes and all the trimmings, beer, wine, soda, coffee and dessert! Plus, dancing with DJ Richie! $30 per person, call Jennifer (718-296-3923) or Loretta (718-843-1292) to buy tickets. All proceeds go towards American Legion Post 118 which is approaching its 100th anniversary – and starting next year will begin decorating the Memorial Trees in Forest Park, dedicated to boys from Woodhaven who gave their lives for this country. Come out and support your American Legion!
** News & Announcements:
** Woodhaven Murder – As you have no doubt read, there was a shocking act of violence last Friday. A young man, Eric Roman, was shot and killed in front of his house on 89th Street just off Atlantic Avenue. Click here for a selection of stories about this incident.
** Day Care Drug Bust – You may have seen this story on the news – here is what the 102 Pct sent directly to us: "The 102nd Precinct would like to inform you about a search warrant which was executed early this morning at approximately 5:00 a.m. at a private house located on 88 avenue between 85 and 86 street in Queens(confines of the 102nd Precinct). The search warrant was executed by members of the 102nd Precinct Field Intelligence Unit as well as members of the NYPD Narcotics Unit. The location can be described as a two story house and is a private residence, which also houses a child day care center on the first floor. No children were present during the execution of the search warrant. The search warrant yielded positive results and a substantial amount of marijuana and MDMA, the narcotic know as "Molly", were recovered from a bedroom in the basement of location. Two male Hispanics in their 20's were taken into custody. The day care center is owned and operated by the parents of one of the perpetrators. The parents were not charged, as the narcotics were found in the bedroom of one of the perpetrators. The perpetrators were taken to the 102nd Precinct for processing."
** Mardi Gras Celebration – The School Sisters of Notre Dame Educational Center for Women held their annual Mardi Gras celebration last week. Click here for video highlights of the event.
** Schmidt's Candies – Click here for a story on legendary Schmidt's Candies – how many of you bought some Valentines Day sweeties there this year?.
** Woodhaven Resources – Click here for a new page that is a useful resource of local numbers and links — you will find local clubs and organizations, emergency numbers, city agencies, elected officials, schools and churches. This is a work in progress – if you come across any incorrect information or information you think should be added, please drop a line to email@example.com.
** WRBA Dance Journal – Each year, the WRBA produces a journal for its dinner dance. The journal looks back on the past 12 months, pays tribute to our honorees, and includes many ads from businesses and sponsors — click here to take a few moments to look through this year's WRBA Journal. And please take note of the businesses that supported our community by taking out an ad in this year's journal. Return the favor – support these businesses – and please thank them the next time you are doing business with them. Without their support, much of what the WRBA does would not be possible.
** WRBA Membership Drive – Many thanks to everyone who signed up as new members or renewed their existing memberships. Our drive for new memberships and renewals continues. If you want to renew or sign-up online, click here.
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We welcome all golfers to Childwall Golf Club, you can be assured of warm welcome.
We have a beautiful course with the best greens and fairways in the area. Combine this with great food and views overlooking the course from the clubhouse, Childwall is the only choice in Liverpool for a memorable day's golf with your family, friends and society.
The course is perfect for golfers of all standards, not too long and a relatively easy walk with an interesting selection of holes to test the most accomplished golfer and for those who require, we also have a limited number of buggies available for hire. The course was designed based on the recommendations of James Braid when the Club moved to its present site at Gateacre in 1938 and is always presented to a very high standard.
Society Packages
To download our current Society packages click here
Membership Details
To download our current membership terms click here
Dress Code
Like most Clubs, in order to make your stay more enjoyable for you and for Club Members, we ask you to observe the Club's Dress Code.
To see the dress code click here
Course Safety
To download our Course Safety Notice click here
Mobile Phones
We request that Mobile phones and smart phones are 'on silent' everywhere on the Club's property, they may be used for calls in the locker rooms and car park and should be carried on the course but used in emergency.


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Fifteen international peacemakers from different countries around the world are visiting congregations, presbyteries and colleges of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) from Sept. 21-Oct. 15.
They are sharing their stories about church-based ministries in their countries that seek peace, justice and pursue peace in the name of Jesus Christ. This year's international peacemakers come from Colombia, Honduras, Indonesia, Jordan, Lebanon, Madagascar, Northern Ireland, Palestine, the Philippines, Russia and Syria.
The International Peacemaker program is sponsored by the Presbyterian Peacemaking Program.
Tim and Gloria Wheeler are mission co-workers in Honduras, Gloria's native country. Gloria and Tim have been married since 1978 and have served as mission co-workers since 1990. They serve in partnership with Heifer International and the Presbyterian Church of Honduras, coordinating mission teams from the United States. In addition, Tim is an advisor to Heifer and Gloria works with local groups on issues concerning women and indigenous people.
The Wheelers will be visiting the Presbyteries of Long Island, Grand Canyon, Detroit and New Castle
What is the situation in your country that you will be addressing?
Tim: "We will be talking about the difficult situation in the country and the struggles and challenges that people have. The country is very divided and polarized. There is a lot of violence. Economically people are in a difficult situation."
Gloria: "There was coup three years ago and the president was put out of the country and that created a lot of division. Some people say it was a coup and some say it was a succession of power that was legal. It has created problems, even within families."
How are the faith communities addressing this situation?
Tim: "Faith communities are affected by the division. One way they are dealing with it is by not dealing with it, but some in faith communities they are trying to deal with it and become a more prophetic voice trying to bring about reconciliation."
Gloria: "There are some people very active in trying to work on a small basis and trying to talk with each other, even though there may be differences between the way that they think and the way that they feel. They're still sister and brothers. That's in the small rural communities, but in the city it's a different situation. It is very polarized. You are on one side or another."
What lessons from your situation are you trying to communicate to U.S. Presbyterians?
Gloria: "The policies of the United States and the way people think and act here affect us. We are close by."
Tim: "The hopes and dreams of the people there are the same as in the United States. They want their children to have a better life, more education and good health. It's not that different."
What is the primary message you want to communicate to U.S. Presbyterians?
Tim: "Do not forget about what's going on in Central America, the needs for relationships and partnerships. The need to be in mission and be in contact with people is very important. We are trying to get more churches and people involved in support of the Presbyterian Church in Honduras and also the program with the Heifer Project that we work with."
Gloria: "It's always the perfect time for churches and congregations to make the decision when, how and where they want to be in mission, but it's important to make the decision."
Tim: "It can be right here in your backyard, building community in your own town, and it can be in conjunction with people in other countries."
Pat Cole is a communications specialist for the Presbyterian Mission Agency (formerly the General Assembly Mission Council) and an occasional contributor to Presbyterian News Service.


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Are you still downing boring, plain vodka? Infusing vodka is apparently not that hard and with this article, we link to different variations on how to infuse your own vodka at home. You just need a bottle, some vodka and stuff that has cool flavors. Savory or sweet, herbs, fruit, candy, even nuts and vegetables.
Some of the more interesting flavors that you can DIY infuse your Vodka with are Bacon, conversation hearts, fennel, Skittles, horseradish, coffee (I want to try) and cherry and cinnamon.
Here are 50 DIY Vodka infusing recipes from around the web for all different flavors of vodka, some expected, some surprising:
It's so easy to make your own vodka flavours that you will be addicted and start mixing in new recipes.
Almond vodka from Dazed and Infused.
Bacon vodka from Betty Crocker (seriously, Betty Crocker).
Basil blueberry vodka from Vegetarian Ventures.
Bloody Mary vodka from The Realistic Housewife.
Bubble gum vodka from Taylor Takes a Taste.
Buddha's Hand vodka from Nutmeg Nanny.
Carrot vodka at Boozed and Infused.
Cherry and cinnamon vodka from 1 Big Bite.
Chili vodka at Big Flavors from a Tiny Kitchen.
Chocolate vodka from Nom and Glug.
Coconut vodka at Stacie Michelle.
Coffee vodka from The Domestic Mixologist.
Conversation heart vodka from Food and Femininity.
Cranberry lime vodka at Love U Madly.
Cucumber Dill vodka from Rachael White.
Dandelion vodka at Dazed and Infused.
Doughnut vodka at The Tomato Tart.
Fennel vodka at Kitchen Konfidence.
Ginger vodka at Boulder Locavore.
Hazelnut vodka at Dazed and Infused.
Honeysuckle vodka at Instructables.
Horseradish vodka at Country Living.
Jalepenos vodka at Real Simple.
Lavender vodka at Bite This.
Lemon vodka at Boulder Locavore.
Marshmallow vodka at Tablespoon.
Mint vodka at The Hungry Mouse.
Mushroom vodka at Mushroom Mountain.
Oreo vodka at Daydreamer Desserts.
Peanut butter cup vodka at Erica's Sweet Tooth.
Peppercorn vodka at Hipsteaders.
Pine and Juniper vodka at Martha Stewart.
Pumpkin pie vodka from 1 Fine Cookie.
Raspberry vodka at Western Living.
Rosemary vodka at Penthouse Kitchen.
Skittles vodka from Mix that Drink.
Smarties vodka from Fashionably Bombed.
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Copper Mine's Acid Spill Contaminated Two Rivers, Could Cost Company Millions in Fees
MEXICO CITY—Mexican authorities are seeking major cleanup fees from mining giant Grupo Mexico S.A.B. de C.V., after an acid spill at a mine in the northern state of Sonora contaminated two rivers and left thousands more without clean water.
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Almost Autism: Author, Speaker, and Practitioner Maria Rickert Hong
Our newest guest was researched and found by our Mental Health News Radio co-host Melanie Vann. This is a subject near and dear to her heart so it was important to interview one of the leading experts on Sensory Processing Disorder. Autism, and ADHD.
Maria Rickert Hong is an author, speaker, and practitioner working with parents and children all over the United States. Through her own experiences as a parent of a child with Sensory Processing Disorder, Maria discusses her journey aiding her family to wellness.
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What is Sensory Processing Disorder? Why do you call it "Almost Autism"?
Sensory Processing Disorder (SPD) is when a child is either over- or under-sensitive to sensory stimuli such as lights, sounds, taste, touch, smell and motion. I call it "almost autism" because there is a lot of overlap between SPD. Most, if not all, children with autism have SPD, although SPD can also be a standalone disorder.
How did you become a health coach that helps parents recover their kids from neurodevelopmental disorders such as Sensory Processing Disorder, almost autism, autism and ADHD?
I was an equity research analyst on Wall Street up until my first son was born. I quit when he was born, and I'm glad I did because he had a host of health issues such as SPD, developmental delays, hypotonia, projectile vomiting, acid reflux, failure to thrive, eczema, allergies and asthma. After I learned what it took to recover my sons, I wanted to help other parents understand how to recover theirs.
Tell us about your book "Almost Autism: Recovering Children from Sensory Processing Disorder, A Reference for Parents and Practitioners".
As a parent of a child with SPD, I was frustrated because most doctors don't understand the causes of SPD and other neurodevelopmental disorders, and they certainly don't understand what it takes to recover children. My book is, as Bob Sears MD calls it, "the roadmap parents need to beat Sensory Processing Disorder".
Why does my child with a neurodevelopmental disorder also have allergies, asthma, constipation or diarrhea, dark circles under his eyes, acid reflux, anxiety and/or red cheeks or ears after eating?
In my book, I write about the causes of SPD: toxicity, gut dysbiosis, immune dysregulation, inflammation, hormonal imbalances and nutritional deficiencies. These underlying causes can and generally do lead to these other comorbid symptoms. In fact, these symptoms are what we call the "soft signs", and children who exhibit them are very much at risk for developing neurodevelopmental disorders.
Why don't most parents and practitioners know that recovery is possible from these disorders?
Most western medical doctors are taught how to relieve symptoms through medication or surgery. Very few dig down to deeper to understand the root causes of these symptoms. If you know what the root causes are, you know how to undo them, which is what functional medicine practitioners and naturopaths are taught.
What about genetics – isn't Autism Speaks looking for the genetic cause of autism?
That's the thing: we need to be looking at the EPIGENETIC cause of these disorders. The easiest way to think about it is that genetics loads the gun, but environment pulls the trigger. It's the same with autism and other neurodevelopmental disorders as it is for cancer, autoimmune disorders, Parkinson's, MS, Alzheimer's, ALS and more. You may have a genetic risk, but that gene doesn't get expressed unless it's exposed to toxicity and poor nutrition.
Aren't there more kids with autism just because doctors are diagnosing it more?
Twenty-five years ago, the autism rate was one in 10,000 children. Today it's one in 68, and it's projected to be ONE IN TWO by the year 2025 if this trend continues. If the true autism rate is really the same, where are all the adults with autism? Ask any teacher who's been around for a while, and she or he will tell you that there is a true increase in not just autism, but "almost autism", ADHD, asthma and allergies.
How do I go about recovering my child?
That's what I help parents do! I help parents understand the root causes I've told you about and how to undo them. First and foremost is a change in diet. There's a saying that "If diet is wrong, medicine is of no use. If diet is correct, medicine is of no need." Ask any parent who has recovered their child, and they will tell you that a change in diet is key. In addition to dietary changes, I help parents make lifestyle choices, prioritize therapies and add in supplement and practitioner selection specific to their child's needs.
Tell us about your role at Epidemic Answers.
Epidemic Answers is a 501(c)3 non-profit that lets parents know that recovery is possible from these disorders I've described. At Epidemic Answers, I'm a board member and blogger, as well as the Media Director. I host monthly webinars for Epidemic Answers and for my own health-coaching practice in which I interview experts in the field about recovery.
Maria Rickart Hong is a Certified Holistic Health Counselor who helps parents recover their children with diet and lifestyle changes from symptoms of:
• Almost autism
• Sensory Processing Disorder
• Autism
She recovered her health as well as her sons' health with food, occupational therapies and a biomedical approach. Her sons had Sensory Processing Disorder (she calls it "almost autism"), asthma, allergies and acid reflux, while she had shingles (twice!), severe fatigue, uterine fibroids, ovarian cysts, bronchitis, irritability and insomnia.
Before her sons were born, she was an equity research analyst working at Wall Street investment banks. Because she had learned how to research an issue, she discovered that the roots of her sons' and her own illnesses and of most children's and adults' chronic illnesses are:
• Toxicity from heavy metals, endocrine disruptors and other toxins
• Gut dysbiosis
• Immune dysregulation
• Nutritional deficiencies
• Hormonal imbalances, especially adrenal and thyroid hormones
• Chronic inflammation
She can show you how to reverse symptoms of these conditions with food, supplement and lifestyle choices. She is highly connected to doctors, therapists and healers of many different healing modalities. She can make specific and individualized recommendations for tests and therapies that would also be helpful.
She is the author of the best-selling book, "Almost Autism: Recovering Children from Sensory Processing Disorder, A Reference for Parents and Practitioners".
She is also a Board Member, Media Director and blogger for Epidemic Answers, a 501(c)(3) non-profit whose goal is to help parents recover their children from these and other chronic illnesses.
Website: www.MariaRickertHong.com
Facebook: Maria Rickert Hong Nutritional Healing
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They're brown, and hopefully man-sized. I had Devin try them on (she's only an inch shorter than Dad), and I took a random sampling from a number of patterns for an estimate on the sizing. I'm using an alpaca/wool blend I had in stash that's really nice knit up, but also too itchy for a matching hat... unless I somehow lined the brim. Hmmm-- I'll have to think on that. In any case, I've adapted the formula I used for my own mitts, and moved the thumb to a more anatomically appropriate place. This is mitt number one, and I started it Monday. I think I can finish the pair by the middle of the month.
I have one more December project, and that's to finish my fourth and final sweater for the year.
So, that's what I'm knitting today, and for the month. I might end up squeezing in another hat after the two gifts are finished, or a sock out of my handspun (!), but mostly I want to finish what's in front of me.
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Monday, 30 June 2014 05:50 PM
Healthy women who aren't pregnant don't need a routine pelvic exam, an uncomfortable procedure that provides little benefit, according to new recommendations from the American College of Physicians.
While the exam rarely detects diseases like cancer and doesn't reduce death rates, it is associated with discomfort and false positives, according to the guidelines published today in the Annals of Internal Medicine. Pelvic exams are appropriate for pregnant women or women who have symptoms such as abnormal bleeding, pain, sexual dysfunction and vaginal discharge.
A pelvic exam consists of a visual examination as well as an internal inspection of the uterus, ovaries and bladder. More than 60 million of these exams are performed in the U.S. each year, the authors said. The exams offer no benefit for healthy women, expose them to unnecessary harms and add costs to the health-care system, the researchers said.
"This guideline isn't saying don't do a pelvic exam in people with symptoms. What this is saying is we don't need to do pelvic exams in women without symptoms," Linda Humphrey, one of the authors of the guidelines and a professor of medicine at Oregon Health & Science University in Portland, said today in a telephone interview. "It's a relatively crude exam. It's like feeling the lungs for lung cancer. We have so many better modalities for doing these things."
Pap Smears
Today's guidelines don't apply to the pap smear, a test that used to be recommended annually to check for cervical cancer. The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force, an independent medical advisory group to the government, along with three cancer groups recommended in 2012 that women ages 21 to 65 receive a pap smear every three years rather than every year. Women ages 30 to 65 who want to extend the interval can get the pap smear and testing for human papillomavirus every five years. No testing is needed for women over the age of 65 who have had adequate prior screening.
The recommendations issued today were based on a review of 52 studies and guidelines from 1946 through January 2014 done by the Minneapolis Veterans Affairs Health Care System. The review was also published today in the Annals of Internal Medicine.
The researchers found no studies that assessed the morbidity or mortality benefits of routine pelvic exam for the detection of ovarian, uterine, bladder or vaginal cancer or pelvic inflammatory disease, fibroids or any other gynecologic condition in average-risk women. The researchers found no studies that examined the hypothesis that the indirect benefit of a pelvic exam is that it prompts women to see their doctor for preventive care.
The review showed the screening exam led to unnecessary surgery, pain and discomfort, fear, embarrassment and anxiety.
No Evidence
George Sawaya, who wrote an accompanying editorial, said doctors have done pelvic exams for decades and the test has become more of a ritual than an evidence-based practice.
"We always need to reconsider what we're doing that's standard practice to make sure it has value," Sawaya, a professor of obstetrics and gynecology and reproductive services at the University of California at San Francisco, said in a telephone interview. "This will prompt some really important, thoughtful conversations around this exam."
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American Hustle and Gravity are leading the nominations for the 2014 Academy Awards.
Both films scored ten Oscar nominations each, with Steve McQueen's acclaimed drama 12 Years a Slave close behind with nine nods.
All three films landed recognition in the Best Picture category alongside Captain Phillips, Dallas Buyers Club, Her, Nebraska, Philomena and The Wolf of Wall Street.
David O Russell, Alfonso Cuarón, Alexander Payne, Steve McQueen and Martin Scorsese are all up for Best Director.
The Best Actor field features American Hustle's Christian Bale, Nebraska's Bruce Dern, The Wolf of Wall Street's Leonardo DiCaprio, Dallas Buyers Club's Matthew McConaughey and Chiwetel Ejiofor from 12 Years a Slave.
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Best Actress will see Amy Adams (American Hustle), Cate Blanchett (Blue Jasmine), Judi Dench (Philomena), Sandra Bullock (Gravity) and Meryl Streep (August: Osage County) in contention for an Oscar.
Elsewhere, the Best Animated Feature Oscar will be awarded to one of The Croods, Despicable Me 2, Ernest & Celestine, Frozen or The Wind Rises.
The 2014 Oscars, to be hosted for by Ellen DeGeneres, will be held on March 2 from the Dolby Theatre at Hollywood & Highland Centre and broadcast live on ABC.
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Oh but this is getting better and better, you will NOT believe what I found!!! I know I KEEP saying it but it keeps being true, what else am I supposed to say? Read on, you'll see!
"Graydon Carter" on "snarky"
My dear Elizabeth:
In my inestimable wisdom I have reached the decision to exscind that chintzy and boorish lexical trinket "snarky" from the venerable yet paper-thin pages of Vanity Fair. This tawdry bit of media argot joins the ever growing list of proscribed vernacular never again to litter the sumptuously rich prose of our hallowed publication.
I have decided to take such drastic action after noting the proliferation of this utterly noisome term throughout the media omniverse. This journalistic desecration has sullied the formerly pristine pages of such august publications as the New York Times, Time, San Francisco Examiner, Slate, The New Republic, Chicago Sun-Times, San Jose Mercury News, and Washington Times along with the New York Post where it has manifested itself in no less than 5 articles. It has also peppered the speech of such celebrity non-entities as Tyra Banks and Weird Al and infiltrated the deliciously wicked prose of that literary harlot (and my much-maligned progenitor), Tina Brown.
And, oh, my dear Elizabeth, it has even blemished your effulgent, urbane sniping. This is too much. It is my mission to see this odium laid low. That said I must now go watch the unwelcome denouement of Buffy impatiently awaiting me on TIVO.
My apologies to Dominick Dunne.
Go here to read the rest.
I don't care that this was fabricated, it's just too bloody funny! Graydon II, I may just heart you a bit as well.


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Learn to swim scheme
Meadowside Leisure Centre offers children a quality "Learn to Swim" scheme. This facility provides a fantastic venue for both the swimmer and spectator. Our course prices are extremely competitive and offer remarkable value for money. Instruction is provided by our team of Amateur Swimming Association (ASA) qualified swimming teachers.
We offer a full range of swimming lessons for children through the ASA Learn to Swim Framework. The Framework is part of the ASA Learn to Swim Pathway, an all-inclusive programme that has been developed to use fun and games to take the non-swimmer from his or her first splash to developing confidence and competence in the water.
The swimmers 'journey through aquatics' at Meadowside Leisure Centre starts with the Duckling Foundation for pre-school children, which then moves onto the framework stages 1 to 7 when children are 4 years and over. Once the swimmer has developed the core range of skills children can move onto the fundamental sports skills, stages 8, 9 and 10 in either water polo or competitive aquatic disciplines.
|Term Start Date
|Term End Date
|Holidays Dates
|Rebooking Dates
|Term 1
|Mon 24th Sept 2018
|Sun 16th Dec 2018
|Mon 29th Oct - Sun 4th Nov 2018
|Term 2
|Mon 17th Dec 2018
|Sun 24th Mar 2019
|Sat 22nd Dec 2018 - Fri 4th Jan 2019
|Mon 4th - Sun 10th Feb 2019
|Term 3
|Mon 25th Mar 2019
|Sun 17th July 2019
|Mon 15th April - Sun 28th April 2019 +
Mon 27th May - Sun 2nd June 2019
|Mon 13th - Sun 19th May 2019
Download the swimming term timetable
Our private lessons are suitable for any one 3 years and above, the one-to one tuition with our qualified swimming teachers helps swimmers reach their potential with hands on, focussed teaching in a fun and friendly environment. Swimmers can still work towards the ASA learn to swim stages or individual goals and skill building. Due to the one-to-one with the swimmer and teacher these lessons really can be tailored to the customer's requirements.
To enquire about private swimming lessons please call our swimming coordinator Lisa McLaughlin on 01283 508732 or email firstname.lastname@example.com
Aqua Turtles
The Aqua Turtles classes are foundation lessons that are available for children at the age of 3 years. They focus on pool safety awareness and basic swimming movement, through play. This helps to build your child's water confidence in a safe and friendly environment.
Badges to be achieved in this class are
- Duckling 1 – 4
- Puffin
Stage 1-7
Introduction to beginners - (Stage 1)
Develops basic awareness, the 'class' scenario, basic movement skills and water confidence skills. Swimmers may use aids, e.g. arm bands, floats etc.
Badges to be achieved in this class are
- Stage 1
- Duckling 1 – 4
- Puffin
Beginners - (Stage 2)
Develops safe entry to the water, including jumping in, basic floating, travel and unaided rotation to regain upright positions.
Badges to be achieved in this class are:
- Stage 2
- Duckling 4 & 5
Improvers - (Stage 3)
Develops safe entry including submersion, travel up to 10 metres on the front and back, progress rotation skills and water safety knowledge.
Badges to be achieved in this class are:
- Stage 3
- 10m distance
- Stroke awards:
- 5m front crawl
- 5m back stroke
- 5m breaststroke
Intermediate - (Stage 4)
Develops the understanding of buoyancy through a range of skills, refining kicking technique for all strokes and swimming 10 metres to a given standard as directed by the ASA.
Badges to be achieved in this class are:
- Stage 4
- 15m distance
- Stroke awards:
- 5m breaststroke (if not achieved in stage 3)
- 5m butterfly
- 10m backstroke
- 10m front crawl
- Preliminary Safety Skills
Stroke development - (Stage 5)
Develops sculling and treading water skills, refining kicking technique for all strokes and also performing all strokes to the given standard as directed by the ASA.
Badges to be achieved in this class are:
- Stage 5
- 20m & 25m distance
- Stroke awards:
- 10m breaststroke
- 10m butterfly
- 15m backstroke
- 15m front crawl
Advanced - (Stage 6)
Develops effective swimming skills including coordinated breathing, developing the water safety aspects and understanding of preparation for exercise.
Badges to be achieved in this class are:
- Stage 6
- 50m Distance
- Stroke awards:
- 15m breaststroke
- 15m butterfly
- 25m backstroke
- 25m front crawl
Elite - (Stage 7)
Develops quality stroke technique up to 100 metres, incorporating skills learnt and combining them to develop a linked routine and complete successfully an obstacle course that combines a variety of skills accomplished throughout stages 1-7.
Badges to be achieved in this class are:
- Stage 7
- 100m Distance
- Stroke awards:
- 25m breaststroke
- 25m butterfly
- 50m backstroke
- 50m front crawl
- Personal survival 1
Stage 8, 9, 10 Competitive Swimmer/Water polo
The stage 8-10 Competitive Swimmer awards are the perfect progression from Stages 1-7 and a great introduction to swimming competitively as well as for enjoyment. Skills such as, racing starts and turns will be taught with a focus on stamina and stroke technique.
Badges to be achieved in this class are:
- Aquatic skills - Waterpolo stage 8, 9, 10 and Competitive stage 8, 9, 10
- 100m Distance
- Stroke Awards 50m Breast stroke
- 200m up to Mile distance award
- Personal survival 2
- Water rescue award
- School speeds, bronze, silver & Gold in all strokes
Adult Swim Lessons
We are currently not offering adult swimming lessons. If you have any enquires please contact Lisa Mclaughlin on 01283 508732 or firstname.lastname@example.com.
Useful Information / FAQs
Class size
The ASA guideline for class size is set at 12 children per class, but this number will vary on age and ability.
Class description
Classes for children are 30 minutes in duration with approximately 5 minutes of class time being allocated to administration and recording of children's achievements.
Swim scheme kit
Swim kit consists of: Male or female swimming costume and a Swim cap. Don't forget your towel! Goggles are allowed to be worn but they are not compulsory. If children are to wear goggles, please make sure your child knows how to put the goggles on themselves as lesson time can be wasted sorting out goggles.
Term duration
Lessons run in blocks of 12 weeks (please note our swimming lessons do not run in conjunction with Staffordshire schools). Course dates and payment dates are on the Swim Scheme notice board.
Enrolment for existing customers
All children already on the swim scheme will be given priority to enrol for the following term. During this time, you should go to reception to pay for the following term. Notices will be displayed on the Swim Scheme notice board reminding parents of payment dates. We must point out that you will lose your place if payment has not been received by the due date.
Moving up procedure
As your child progresses it will become necessary for them to move up into the next class. Moving up is at the swimming instructor's discretion and we have guidelines which all swimming instructors follow. You will be notified when it is time to move into the next class. Please note that the moving up process may mean a change to the day and time of your class.
Changing class
If your circumstances change and it becomes necessary for your child to change the day or time of their class, please contact reception or the swimming coordinator.
Class placements
Whilst every attempt will be made to meet individual requirements regarding day and time, it is necessary that the ability of the pupil be the deciding factor with regard to class placing and transfer, at the discretion of our swimming coordinator.
Swim scheme lesson dates and cancelled lessons
Dates will be displayed on the swim scheme notice board. Please make sure you check this regularly for any alterations. You will be notified if the day and time of you lesson changes. Pupils currently on the swimming scheme will have priority when re-booking subsequent courses, however we cannot hold places open after the closing date.
In the event of circumstances beyond our control lessons may be rescheduled or cancelled without prior notice. Every effort will be made to contact parents/guardians beforehand. Refunds will be given for lessons cancelled by the centre.
What happens to my child's class should the pool have to be closed due to unforeseen circumstances?
The decision to close the pool will be issued on health and safety grounds and has your child's best interests at heart. We appreciate your co-operation in this matter. Refunds will be given under these circumstances.
Swim Scheme notice board
The Swim Scheme notice board is situated in the teaching pool and main pool spectator area. Please make sure you check this regularly for up-to-date information. It will be a key way of communicating with scheme members and parents. It will also have up-to-date information about course dates, short courses during the school holidays.
Every accident, no matter how minor it seems at the time, must be reported to the duty officer and an accident report form filled in. The Council's health and safety team will be informed as a matter of urgency in the event of any accidents that result in a visit to hospital or where a major injury or fatality occurs.
The First Aid room is equipped to comply with health and safety recommendations/standards. Parents/carers will be informed of any accident/incident involving their child.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the framework?
It is the national syllabus produced by the ASA to assist and support the delivery of swimming lessons. It is the single pathway for swimmers to learn how to be competent and confident in the water. It is the multi-skill programme for swimmers to learn how to swim and be proficient in water, which will allow them to then make the choice to continue to participate in any aquatic sports later on.
What should I expect from each lesson?
The lessons are led by an ASA qualified swimming teacher and each class should include up to a maximum of 12 swimmers. The teacher will look to provide a variety of different fun-based activities to help the swimmers learn new skills and throughout the lesson they will provide feedback and instruction to help each individual swimmer to develop.
Some swimmers may be given slightly different activities depending on their strengths and weaknesses to help them focus on their individual needs. As the lessons progress the swimming teacher will record progress made against the outcomes outlined in this guide for the relevant stage. When a swimmer is able to complete all the outcomes consistently they will be awarded a badge and may be moved into a new class depending on the structure and size of the programme.
How long will it take a swimmer to pass each stage?
This will vary with every swimmer depending on their skills and experience. If a swimmer has the experience of pre-school or adult and child sessions, then he/she may move faster initially through the Framework Stages 1 & 2 because they will be familiar with the environment and should be more confident in the water.
Some children are most naturally competent and confident in the water and therefore will progress faster. Other children are slower to learn new skills but can quite often become stronger more proficient swimmers as they progress. The most important factor is that each child learns to swim and enjoys learning to swim and that parents can see their child improving over the course of the lessons.
What should I do if I think my child has completed an outcome/stage and the teacher has not issued a badge or acknowledged it?
Teachers are encouraged to continually assess each child against the outcomes of the plan; however, schemes will administer the presentation of badges and awards in different ways. So, if in any doubt ask your teacher, swimming co-ordinator or receptionists.
It is also worthwhile remembering that children need to show some consistency in their ability to perform the tasks so the teachers will keep an eye on swimmers to ensure they can do the task more than once.
How long is it recommended my child should stay in swimming lessons for?
Learning to swim is a life skill and it is therefore important that any swimmer stays with the programme until they become competent and strong. Swimming should be seen in the same light as reading or writing, learning is just the start of development.
The ASA recommends a swimmer completes up to Stage 7 of the Framework through swimming lessons to give them a solid base to help them enjoy swimming and swimming related activities later.
Swimming is an excellent sport for developing a basic fitness level that will help with participation in other sports. Research has proven that young people who develop a variety of transferable sports skills at a young age are more likely to excel in other sports as they get older. Many renowned athletes have developed in this way, having 2 - 3 sports that they have excelled in at an early stage. The advantage of swimming is it puts less strain on developing joints than other sports.
What happens after a swimmer has achieved stage 10?
Opportunities to continue swimming should be available to all swimmers who complete the programme. Activities may include Competitive Swimming in a club, Water Polo, Diving, Synchronised swimming and Rookie Lifesaving. There are also recreational swimming opportunities and other water based sports. We will be able to offer support here.
Why has the Framework changed from the original version?
The Framework offers more variety as it includes all aquatic disciplines and therefore widens the opportunities available to swimmers and improves the skill base swimmers develop whilst in the programme.
What happens if, by the end of the programme, a swimmer has not achieved all the outcomes in the stage they are working on?
The child must complete all outcomes in order to be awarded the Kellogg's ASA National Plan Award. If a child continues to struggle the teachers may agree it would be more beneficial for the swimmer to move up to the next group. They must continue to work on the outcomes they have yet to complete.
Where does a child with a disability fit into the Framework?
The Additional Needs phase provides progressive steps for those participants who require additional help prior to entering Stage 1 of the Framework. The Kellogg's ASA Alpha Awards support the Additional Needs Phase of the Framework. The swimmer then progresses into the Framework stages.


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Kyle Lowry's Injury Doesn't Matter So Long As He Returns for the Playoffs
It has to be tough to be a Toronto Raptors fan right now, given the news that star point guard Kyle Lowry has been ruled out indefinitely because of wrist surgery.
The team hopes he can return for the playoffs, meaning he could miss time in the postseason or that he could return to play some games prior to the postseason.
But even with the way they have been playing recently, the Raps can afford losing Lowry right now -- provided he returns for the playoffs. Here's why.
Cooling Off
From the start of the season until New Year's Day, the Raptors had the 2nd-best offensive rating (113.5), the 15th-best defensive rating (104.9), and the 2nd best net rating (8.6) in the NBA.
In other words, they were the second-best team in the NBA on a per-100-possession basis, behind only the massive favorites to win the Finals: the Golden State Warriors.
But since the calendar flipped to 2017, their marks have declined. They've posted a 108.2 offensive rating and a 107.8 defensive rating for a net rating of just 0.3. Those rank 12th, 18th, and 13th, respectively, in the NBA, and the Raps have gone just 13-14, the 18th-best winning percentage in the Association, in 2017.
They now sit fourth in the Eastern Conference at 35-24 and simply haven't been the same team in recent weeks, but they did make a deadline deal for Serge Ibaka to try to right the ship.
Unfortunately, losing Lowry is only going to exacerbate their recent struggles.
Lowry's On-Court Impact
According to Basketball-Reference, the Raptors have posted an offensive rating of 116.3 with Lowry on the court for 2,110 minutes this season. That would rank just 0.2 points per 100 possessions behind the Warriors as the best offense in the NBA as a standalone offense.
With Lowry on the bench, Toronto has posted an offensive rating of 106.9, below the league average of 108.6 and a difference of 9.4 points per 100 possessions.
Their pace jumps from 93.5 per 48 minutes to 98.8 without him, though, but the dip in effective field goal percentage from 53.0% to 48.9% with Lowry on the bench doesn't make up for the extra possessions they get with Cory Joseph running the offense.
Defensively, the team struggles more, as well. Their defensive rating is 108.2, roughly league average, with Lowry at the point but 111.5 without him. In all, the team is 12.7 points worse per 100 possessions without Lowry on the court.
Playoff Impact
This all sounds bad, right?
Well, according to our algorithms, the Raptors -- before the injury -- were expected to finish 48.6-33.4 by season's end. Along with that, they had a 10.0% chance to win the Finals, just ahead of the Cleveland Cavaliers' 9.8% and comfortably ahead of the Boston Celtics' 3.2% chance.
Assuming Lowry misses the rest of the regular season, our algorithms project the Raptors to finish 48.1-33.9, nearly the same record as if they had Lowry. After all, it's just 23 more games, and this is one of the best teams in the NBA.
And given that, they still have a 9.4% chance to win the Finals if Lowry returns at the start of the postseason. By comparison, the Cavaliers own an 8.8% chance in this scenario, and the Celtics sit at 3.7%.
So long as Lowry is ready for crunch time, the Raptors -- mathematically -- are fine. Meshing with Ibaka is another story, of course.


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Condo in Alabang for Rent: Furnished 1 bedroom Unit details:
1 Bedroom
1 Toilet and Bath
Pool view
Lots of light during the day but free from direct light/heat of the rising and setting sun.
Monthly rent is P23,000
Other appliances/furniture like stove, rangehood, dining table, double-bed can be added with corresponding adjustments in rental rate.
Avida Towers Alabang – Tower II, Ayala Alabang, Muntinlupa. Walking distance to Molito and Alabang Town Center. Access to Makati via P2P (ATC – Greenbelt 1) or UV Express. Depending on time of day, P2P buses leaves every 30 mins/every hour on the dot. Van shuttles available during peak work travel times.
Surrounded by business/commercial districts: Madrigal Business Park, Northgate Cyberzone, ATC Corporate Centre, Filinvest, Westgate
Surrounding Schools: MIT International School, San Beda Alabang, De La Salle Zobel, Woodrose. Soon: FEU Alabang
Next door/within 500m:
– Churches (CCF, New Life Christian Center) other churches nearby: Don Bosco, St. Jerome Parish
– Hotels (B Hotel Alabang, Azumi Boutique Hotel)
– Preschools/tutorial centers (Galileo, Edith, MSA, Kids' First Discovery Space, The Owlery in Avida Tower1)
– Banks (BPI, EastWest, Citibank ATM)
Across the street: Kumon, Puregold, popular fastfood chains, Molito's lifestyle stores, and restaurants, more banks
*Electricity, Water, Cable/Internet Bills and Association Dues are not inclusive of the rent.
For more inquiries about Condo in Alabang for Rent: Furnished 1 bedroom Unit, you can call these numbers:
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**Updated 3/24/12 Lil miss Sophie has been adopted by an awesome couple…they are already madly in love with her! She now has two incredible dog siblings to romp around and play with! She is already adjusting to her new home like a pro and receiving tons of love and attention! You can learn more about Sophies's adoption and follow updates by visiting her page!**
Age – 2-4 years old
Ended up at shelter because – Owners no longer wanted to care for her
Energy level – Low
Temperament – Nervous, affectionate, goofy
Needs – Potty training, regular grooming of long coat, confident owner to help socialize her
Meet Sophie! An adorable little shih tzu mix, weighing in at around 10 pounds. This sweet girl was living in a home before she came to us, but was pretty much ignored while she was there. When she arrived at the shelter, her beautiful coat was all matted and just plain gross! She was lucky enough to have a nice man at the shelter cut out the mats before coming into foster, making her feel so much better! She just went to the groomer and got a trim and style which you can see in the pics below! Sophie likes meeting new people, but can sometimes be a shy girl at first. Give her some time and her silly playful personality will come bounding out! She loves running around the house and pretty much acting like a silly goose. Sophie is currently living with a few other small dogs in her foster home and getting along with them pretty well. She does great in the car and would really like to accompany wherever you go! She is very food motivated, which makes obedience training pretty easy. She has already picked up on 'sit' and is working on 'stay'. She should continue training in her new home to help her become well behaved and adjusted. It seems as though Sophie didn't have much potty training prior to coming to us, but she is working on that and doing well learning the ropes. She is a very affectionate girl and adores attention. She will come up up to you, wagging her whole body and doing a silly dance, looking for love! While she will often seek you out for some belly rubs, she is never pushy about it. If you are busy with something else, lil Sophie will just sit quietly at your feet till you are ready smother her with love. She is learning to walk on a leash and enjoys her daily walks around the neighborhood. Because of her small size and timid nature she would do best with children over 10+. Sophie is a great dog who make an excellent addition to a family who is patient and willing to help her become the awesome little girl that she was born to be!
She likes…
- Chasing human feet
- Snuggling on a warm lap
- Learning new tricks and getting treats for them
- Belly rubs
- Using puppy pads