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Federal authorities have filed a criminal complaint charging Imam Muhammad Masood of Sharon with fraud and lying to immigration officials

Federal investigators have filed a criminal complaint charging  Imam Muhammad Masood of Sharon  with fraud and lying to immigration officials.

Masood, 49, was arraigned Monday in U.S. District Court and released.

Masood’s attorney, Norman Zalkind, said the government is hoping to indict his client within the next 30 days. A 36-page affidavit filed in the case alleges that Masood lied repeatedly to the Immigration Service regarding his eligibility to become a permanent resident. The former spiritual leader of the Islamic Center of New England’s Sharon mosque, is a native of Pakistan and had applied for a green card in 2001.

Masood claimed that he left the United States and returned to Pakistan during the two-year period from 1991 through 1993, as required as a condition of his visa, according to the affidavit. Masood also maintained that he served as imam at a mosque in Faisalabad, Pakistan during his time away from the United States. He began as imam of the Sharon mosque in 1998.

Whether he returned to his native Pakistan is critical because if he failed to comply with immigration regulations, he would have been ineligible for legal permanent residence.

Authorities alleged that Masood remained in this country, lived in Boston University housing, got traffic tickets, had a job and was even present for the birth of his seventh child in March 1992.

To bolster their case that Masood lied to immigration officials, federal investigators contend he also lied to get a New Hampshire driver’s license in 1999 and listed a New Hampshire address while he was still living in Boston University housing despite no longer being a student there.

In an application for permanent residence, Masood also allegedly lied about never receiving public assistance. Authorities said Masood and his family applied for and received benefits from the state Medicaid program.

He also allegedly denied being arrested when records showed that he had been charged with shoplifting in Norwood in 2000.

If convicted, Masood faces up to 10 years in prison, a $250,000 fine and a mandatory special assessment of $100 on each charge.

In May, an immigration judge scheduled an Oct. 11 deportation hearing for Masood, his wife and their five adult children.

Masood, his son Hassan, and Masood’s brother-in-law, Imam Abdul Hannan of the Islamic Society of Greater Lowell, were picked up in November as part of a multi-state sweep by Immigration and Customs Enforcement.

Masood has said that he returned to his native Pakistan, but re-entered this country illegally in 1993 and later paid an amnesty fine. He claims someone else used his driver’s license in 1992 when a ticket was issued.

Masood’s immigration attorney, William Joyce of Duxbury, has said that the imam and his family would apply for political asylum if they’re deported to Pakistan on the grounds that it would be dangerous for them to live there - partly because one of Massood’s brothers, Muhammad

Saeed, is one of Pakistan’s most notorious radical Muslim leaders and the founder of a banned terrorist group, Lashkar-e-Toiba (Soldiers of the Pure) that still attracts widespread sympathy in their homeland. The United States declared the group a terrorist organization after the Sept. 11 attacks and it is banned in Pakistan, India and by the United Nations.

Masood has disavowed any relationship with his brother and told a group of Sharon clergy in May that the last time he spoke with him was “a long time ago.”

Another of Masood’s brothers, Imam Hamid Mahmood, abruptly left his job as spiritual leader of the Worcester Islamic Center last month and returned to Pakistan. He had been imam in Worcester since 1999. He, his wife and their five children left for Pakistan in June. The same week, the Daily Times, a newspaper based in Lajore, Pakistan reported that Hamid Mahmood and his family had been deported by U.S. officials because of “immigration regulation infringements.”

Dennis Tatz of The Patriot Ledger (Quincy, Mass.) may be reached at dtatz@ledger.com.


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Next week in Milan Design Week – 3D Printed Designs

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Milan Design Week is coming up, we are looking forward to a week of design, conversations and spritz!

For those lucky enough to be in Milan that week, here are 5 recommendations that include 3D printed designs, their impact on industry, design and society.

1. Unpretentious Objects

Unpretentious Objects, curated by Hans Maier-Aichen, deal with transformation. From a pool of photos from different regions taken over the years, an individual selection of everyday objects is used as a template to build a physical translation using a 3D printer. The resulting miniatures are stripped of their former monolithic and imposing size, yet keep their iconic quality, for more intimate inspection. Detached from their genuine function, setting, materiality and surface, they become rather abstract, useless, romanticized and liberated from their social and industrial implication (below).

Atelier Clerici, Via Clerici, 5, Milano

Unpretentious Objects 3D Printed Hans Maier-Aichen Milan Design Week 2016 Make it LEO

2. MƎTHESIS: Metal 3D printed high end product design

After Synthesis in 2014 and Arthesis in 2015, this year MƎTHESIS will bring an overview of the state of the art in 3D printing hardware, software and materials to the Fuorisalone Design Week Events. In collaboration with Autodesk and 3D printer manufacturer Sisma, the MƎTHESIS event will show that a new era for metal 3D printed high-end, commercially viable design products is at hand.

MƎTHESIS invited 10 top designers in the world of 3D printing to envision a new generation of objects centred on the theme of “Objects for the Dinner Table”. The products were designed using Autodesk’s Fusion 360 CAD software and 3D printed directly in metal (steel or bronze) using Sisma’s Laser Metal Fusion Mysint100 3D Printer. The exhibition will be held throughout the week, and on Thursday, April 14th, at 15:00 Tessa Blokland will give a presentation about Make it LEO discussing; from infinitely reproducible to limited editions.

Via Tortona 20 ,Milan

Bronze Toothpick Holder by designer Alessandro Zambelli (below)

Methesis Toothpick Holder 3D Printed Bronze by Alessandro Zambelli Milan Design Week Make it LEO

3. Copies Without Borders

Also at Atelier ClericiM+, Hong Kong’s new museum of visual culture, presents the first international edition of its talks series M+ Matters, Copies without Borders: Imitation as Innovation.

Spotted Nyonya by Hans Tan Mplus Milan Design Week Make it LEO

Spotted Nyonya – Offering Dish by Hans Tan, 2011, sandblasted porcelain. © Hans Tan. Collection: M+, Hong Kong (above).

The characterization of copying, of designs, ideas, and products, as a destabilizer of economic systems, a scourge on legitimate modes of production, and even a moral-ethical failing can be seen as a relatively new phenomenon that arose during the Industrial Revolution. However, in a post-industrial, digital, and more culturally hybridized era, the ethos of sharing as well as the homage practice are rising phenomena and the lines around pure copies are getting blurry. Bringing together leading design practitioners, curators, and thinkers, this discussion explores alternative ways of thinking about copying in its various (positive and negative) forms – as it produces frictions, new potential, and geographic expansion across borders.

The discussion will be held at Atelier Clerici, Via Clerici, 5, Milano

4. Design Libero at XXI Triennale International Exhibition

Coinciding with Milan Design Week is the Triennale which will be held from April to September. The XXI Triennale di Milano International Exhibition has a vast program of exhibitions, events, competitions, festivals and meetings throughout the city. Design 3.0 by Libero Rutilo (below and up top – photos by Claudio Morelli) was selected to participate and will be exhibited at Accademia di Brera Milano.

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Libero Design 3D Printed Vase Make it LEO

Design 3.0 experiments with new forms of hybrid production; today designers have become the makers and producers of their ideas, bypassing traditional production and distribution systems. Libero seeks to experiment with new dimensions between craftsmanship and industrial production. Design 3.0 is a series of self-produced objects built with a system of 3D printed joints and found elements made out of wood or plastic. Every object can be easily assembled and disassembled for easier shipping and end of the cycle recycling. DesignLibero’s vases upcycle PET bottles to vases, rightmost is the Spider vase and next to it is the Lace vase (both available on Tessa’s Curated Boutique).

Accademia di Brera Milano, Milano

5. Belgium is Design: Belgium Matters

UNFOLD, the Antwerp based design studio that started 3D printing ceramics back in 2009, will be presenting two new pieces developed together with Materialise, at Palazzo Litta in the exhibition ‘Belgium is Design: Belgian Matters’, curated by DAMN°. “We see innovation as an opportunity to renew a traditional technique. Thus, craft and age-old knowledge not only survive but become rejuvenated. We see a 3D printer not as a substitute for something else, but rather as a complement. It is a tool, something that’s in your toolbox”.

Palazzo Litta, Milan

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If you know of another 3D printed project presenting in Milan as part of Design Week, please let us know in the comment section. We will keep posting on interesting events during Milan Design Week.

The Make it LEO team will be in Milan, meeting designers and creative industries using 3D printing. If you would like to meet, a short email will do the trick:

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We can today reveal a list of Chorley and Leyland’s best and worst GP surgeries, based on ratings provided by patients.

The information is available on the NHS Choices website, and is based on responses provided in the GP Patient Survey for those surgeries within Chorley and Leyland.

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Revealed: The best and worst GP practices in Chorley and Leyland as rated by you

Patients are asked how likely they are to recommend their practice to others. The survey is sent out twice a year to more than 1 million adults who are registered with a GP in England.

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1) Whittle Surgery, 199 Preston Road, Whittle-Le-Woods, Chorley, 93.00% would recommend

2) Drs Robinson, Narla & Siddiqui, Railway Road, Withnell, Chorley, 92.80% would recommend

3) Buckshaw Village Health Centre, Unity Place, Chorley, 90.80% would recommend

4) Granville House Medical Centre, Granville Street, Adlington, Chorley, 90.10% would recommend

5) Eccleston Health Centre, Doctors Lane, Eccleston, Chorley, 89.10% would recommend

6) Dr R Baghdjian Surgery, The Health Centre, Collison Avenue, Chorley, 89.00% would recommend

7) Adlington Medical Centre, 22-24 Babylon Lane, Anderton, Chorley, 87.80% would recommend

8) The Euxton Medical Centre, St Marys Gate, Euxton, Chorley, 87.10% would recommend

9) Eccleston Health Centre, Doctors Lane, Chorley, 85.80% would recommend

10) Coppull Medical Practice, 5 Acreswood Close, Chorley, 77.50% would recommend

11) Preston Road Surgery, 652 Preston Road, Clayton-Le-Woods, Chorley, 77.00% would recommend

12) Library House Surgery, Avondale Road, Chorley, 75.40% would recommend

13) The Chorley Surgery, 24-26 Gillibrand Street, Chorley, 74.60% would recommend

14) The Surgery Chorley, Collison Avenue, Chorley, 73.20% would recommend

15) Regent House Surgery, 21 Regent Road, Chorley, 71.50% would recommend

16) Eaves Lane Surgery, 311 Eaves Lane, Chorley, 55.50% would recommend

1) Croston Village Surgery, Out Lane, Croston, Leyland, 94.50% would recommend

2) Central Park Surgery, Balfour Street, Leyland, 89.90% would recommend

3) Croston Medical Centre, 30 Brookfield, Croston, Leyland, 89.10% would recommend

4) Moss Side Medical Centre, 16 Moss Side Way, Leyland, 80.30% would recommend

5) Sandy Lane Surgery, Sandy Lane, Leyland, 73.40% would recommend

6) Station Surgery, 8 Golden Hill Lane, Leyland, 69.90% would recommend


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Meet Liana: Let's Work International's Romanian connection

Let's Work International is not only the largest, but also the fastest growing division of Let's Work. Since October 2018 Liana Suciu, our local Romanian connection, help us grow our business on the spot:

  • Liana assists our Let's Work International team in Belgium by locally recruiting the right Romanian profiles for our Belgian vacancies.
  • She creates a bigger brand awareness in Romania and focuses on putting Let's Work International on the radar with the Romanian people.
  • Liana also promotes Belgium as a hot and happening recruitment country for Romanians who want to work abroad.

Recruitment online, by phone and by video interview

Liana: "My job is to provide local Romanians with the best possible job information. I advertise our Belgian vacancies on digital job platforms, on Facebook and on job fairs. I put the Let's Work message out there and create a bigger brand awareness. My ultimate goal is to advertise the great job opportunities Let's Work has to offer to as many Romanians as possible.

Romanian recruitment for Belgian business

Liana recruits all over Romania for the Belgian clients of Let's Work Interntaional: 'I don't work from a fixed office. I go where my candidats are, I work online and I work on the phone. Romanians are used to recruitment by phone and e-mail and that way I can do my job whenever and wherever. If I do need to see a candidate in person, I set up a meeting in a coffee shop or I organise a video interview."

Belgium versus Holland, Germany and Great Britain

Romanians are interested in working abroad because of the bad social and economic conditions. Liana: "I participated in a couple of job fairs and learned that most people want to work abroad on temporary contracts. They mainly look for job opportunities in Holland, Germany or Great Britain. For most Romanians Belgium is a new option, so there is still a lot of growth potential: for Let's Work as a job partner and for Belgium as a recruitment country. Most Romanians don't really know Belgium and they definitely don't know the Belgian benefits out lifestyle."

Belgian contract with Belgian benefits

Liana: "Belgium has a great deal to offer Romanians, so I focus on communicating the outstandig working conditions in Belgium. The biggest advantage is that Romanians get the same benefits as Belgian employees. That's not the case in Holland, Germany of Great Britain! In these countries employers can make arrangements to the job contract so they have to pay foreign employees less than native employees. For example: they don't have to pay them for extra hours. In Belgium you have a fixed 38-hours week and everyone is paid equally for working extra hours."

Great living conditions

Liana: "Another great benefit is the housing facility provided by Let's Work. I've heard some appalling stories about the housing conditions in Holland, Germany and Great Britain. For example, people having to share a room with cats and dogs or people not getting a proper room and having to sleep under the stairs in the passage way. I can personally vouch that Let's Work provides their Romanian employees great housing conditions in Belgium."

Let's Work offers you a direct contract

Benefit number three: Let's Work is not a subcontracting firm. Liana: "When you sign with Let's Work Let's Work is your employer and you get a direct Belgian contract! That means you benefit from the Belgian social security conditions: e.g. 13th salary, 21 paid holidays after 1 year of work, medical insurance,...

Medical insurance and guaranteed medical aid

With a Belgian contract you also get Belgian medical services and medical aid of the highest standard. Liana: "In Romania the medical system is rather poor. You can easily get the wrong diagnosis of medical treatment. A lot of doctors and nurses even expect money from their patients in orde to give them good medical services. That would never happen tot you in Belgium!"

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Children's services and education, Devolution, Democracy, Scrutiny and Governance, Economy and Regeneration, Health, public health, adult social care, Welfare and Equalities
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The Head of Ofsted, Her Majesty’s Chief Inspector, Sir Michael Wilshaw, publishes an annual report on the quality of provision in early years, schools, further education and skills providers, and that made by local authorities and other providers for children’s social care. This briefing is on 2015-16 report.

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The Commissioning Academy was set up by the Cabinet Office in 2012 to bring together leading figures from local and central government, as well as other public sector organisations, to learn about new approaches to commissioning and drive innovation across the public sector.

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The Local Government Ombudsman (LGO) is currently developing the future strategy for how they use their information to better inform local accountability. To aid this process, the LGiU carried out a consultation of the local government sector to find out how a better understanding of issues giving rise to complaints in local government can be […]

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This report based new research conducted by the LGiU and supported by the Carnegie Trust looks at the future role of arms length bodies in public service delivery. The report identifies key challenges to quangos to ensure that they remain accountable and transparent. Despite the Government’s ‘Bonfire of the Quangos’ research has shown that these bodies […]


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The Tetris Company taps Bioworld for apparel line

A new line of apparel inspired by the iconic game Tetris is on the way, thanks to a new deal with Bioworld.

The Tetris Company has named Bioworld its new apparel and accessory licensee for Europe and the Middle East, who will design a range of t-shirts, sleepwear, bags, leggings and more.

“We are very excited to announce this partnership between Bioworld Europe and The Tetris Company, as we celebrate an amazing 33 years of one of the world’s leading video game brands next month,” said Maya Rogers, president and CEO of Blue Planet Software, the sole agent for the Tetris brand.

“We are always on the hunt for fun, new ways to bring the Tetris brand to our fans, and Bioworld Europe will do just that using their expertise and experience to bring great, quality apparel and gear across Europe and the Middle East.”

Each of the Tetris-inspired items are slated for release later this year.

Sjoerd Rietveld, brand manager at Bioworld Europe, added: “Bioworld Europe has a proven track record in using innovative product design and worldwide distribution strength to deliver impactful products that speak to the fanbase of many of the world’s hottest brands.

“We see Tetris, one of the most recognisable video game franchises of all time, as a great addition to our license portfolio and look forward to delivering a great product mix that Tetris fans in Europe and the Middle East will enjoy.”

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Just three days into their married life, Mariam and Yusuf were forced to flee their home . Mariam's older brother had been prominent in helping victims of the Gojra attacks in 2009. This enraged local Islamic extremists, and they targeted his entire family, specifically threatening to kill Yusuf and rape and murder Mariam.

Mariam and Yusuf fled to Islamabad, Pakistan’s capital, hoping to start a new life together, but threats against their life continued. Feeling they had no other options, they fled to Thailand with little more than two suitcases.

When they arrived, they found out Mariam was pregnant. They were joyful, but also terrified. They weren’t sure how they were going to support themselves, let alone a new child.

As they faced these fears, Yusuf and Mariam met Jan at a local church. Jan, who is Thai, opened her heart to them and befriended them. Eventually, she was able to connect with Life Raft, who provided financial support to Yusuf and Mariam, and helped guide Jan in how to effectively help them.

Thanks to their friendship with Jan, Yusuf and Mariam were able to survive their time in Thailand, and even start homeschooling their daughter. Recently, Canada accepted them for resettlement.

As their time in Thailand draws to an end, Yusuf and Mariam jokingly refer to the past three and a half years in their adopted home as an “extended honeymoon”.

Mariam said they will miss Thai people and their hospitality.

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"Linda’s Ocean Series beautifully gives prominence to mankind’s abuse of the Oceans and how this impacts the environment around us."

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"Linda Lieberman, a very committed British artist, made during her stay poignant photographs aimed at raising public awareness of marine ecology"

Leanda Brass Tamarin Arts Center, 2015

"Although the Oceans are largely unexplored and unknown there is no doubt that mankind's impact on the creatures of the deep has been devastating . Linda has adopted the plight of the oceans and embodied strong visual imagery in her work to deliver the desperate message that we must all heed . Her talent, drive, vision, and passion deserve to be recognised, and appreciated. "

Darkroom Printer Robin Bell, 2017

"As a sculptor and photographer Linda uses both these mediums in a mixed media, which when fused together, an artistic alchemy happens, and this allows her work to become a true expression of the passion she feels for her subject matter. The main core of her photographic work, and a large part of her sculptural work endeavours to create a poetic visual conversation about the sea, where life began, and its constant ever evolving relationship with mankind; developing a “Sea of Awareness”, Linda uses an extensive palette of colours, materials, and textures to bring life to her imagery. Her work has a tangible quality, which creates a thought provoking response.”

Kevin O’Connor Director Kalectiv Photography, 2017

Curieux online Arts Magazine Interview and article (2016)  www.curieuxmagazine.com/linda-lieberman

Featured Gallery Article London Photographic Association (2007)

'The Apprentice' at Brick Lane Gallery For BBC1 TV (2006)

Featured work 'Fishtale 01' in 'SILVER FOOTPRINT' by Robin Bell (2009)

Featured work 'Soulmate 01' in 'Easy Tasty Italian' cookbook by Laura Santini (2009)


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Hillsborough on song in Section A of the bowls league

Hillsborough Social have hit top form recently, picking up 21 points from three games.

The latest success was a 29.5 shots home win over Eglantine in Section A of the Roy Kennedy Fuels Indoor Bowling League.

Hillsborough Social 51.5 (7) Eglantine 21 (0)

A. Sudlow, D. McCallion, K. Trainor, N. D. Haire 18, D. Kerr, R. Neely, T. Kinghan, V. Bryans 4; G. Ervine, R. Bolton, N. Shaw, R. Sloan 17, A. Farr, D. Dowling, D. Ford, C. Morrison 3; V. McCarthy, T. Heasley, A. Riley, N. Haire 9, A. Liggett, J. Parkinson, M. McLernon, Mel McQuillan 7; G. Riley, T. Gribben, M. Beattie 7.5, S. Bates, Mary McQuillan, J. Liggett, G. McLernon 7.

Priesthill 45 (6) Annahilt Parish 16 (1)

C. Lyons, Rob Kennedy, D. Totten, Roy Kennedy 18, B. Payne, N. Elwood, A. Lyons, R. Maitland 4; B. Moore, D. Croot, A. Mulligan, I. Ferguson 3, C. Magee, I. Harrison, L. Wilson, D. Kane 7; G. Law, N. Girvan, M. McCammick, P. Melville 13, N. McMullan, O. Callaghan, P. Halliday, C. McMullan 3; R. Mackin, J. McClatchie, D. Lee, S. Heazley 11, B. Harrison, N. Mawhinney, J. Magee, W. Hunter 2

St Paul’s 44 (6) St Mark’s 16 (1)

W. Braithwaite, B. Allen, G. Megarry, P. Hughes 16, L. McDowell, C. Walker, N. Martin, V. Wigton 1; A. Allen, I. Kane, K. Burns, J. Harvey 16, S. Dugan, S. McDowell, K. McCullough, K. Ellison 3; J. Maze, B. Maguire, J. Cunningham, B. Kerr 7, I. Moore, C. Barclay, S. Barclay, D. Moore 5; F. Walsh, T. McCallum, R. Topping, J. Chapman 5, F. Stevenson, J. Ellison, A. Walker, J. Gray 7.

Killaney 32 (2) Soldierstown 38 (5)

A. Patterson, P. Gregg, I. Johnston, E. Patterson 10, C. Haughey, C. McCord, J. Johnston, J. Johnston 10; S. McAllister, E. Alexander, A. Johnston, J. Campbell 7, B. Wilson, H. Dillon, T. Lithco, J. Mackey 15; R. Mills, R. Wylie, D. Mills, G. Christie 6, J. Lavery, J. McLorn, J. Dunlop, D. McLorn 6; G. Dobbin, J. Gregg, M. Foreman, J. Alexander 9, G. Lavery, R. Martin, B. Scott, M. McDonald 9.

St Mark’s 29 (1) Killaney 38 (6)

L. McDowell, S. McDowell, N. Martin, V. Wigton 5, A. Patterson, P. Gregg, I. Johnston, E. Patterson 11; C. Walker, J. Ellison, A. Walker, R. McCaw 6, S. McAllister, R. Copes, A. Johnston, J. Campbell 10; S. Dugan, L. Scott, K. McCullough, K. Ellison 6, R. Mills, R. Wylie, D. Mills, G. Christie 12; I. Moore, C. Barclay, S. Barclay, D. Moore 12, G. Dobbin, J. Gregg, J. Copes, M. Foreman 5.

Section B

Sloan Street stop Broomhedge

Broomhedge were going well in Section B of the Roy Kennedy Fuels Indoor Bowling League but they were stopped by Sloan Street who won by 11 shots at home and took six points.

Sloan Street40 (6) Broomhedge 29 (1)

D. Miskimmin, A. Smyth, T. Beck, D. Robinson 11, V. Thompson, G. Martin, T. Dougherty, D. Reddick 6; A. Agnew, C. Aicken, D. Kirkwood, A. McNevison 12, R. Tougher, R. Best, L. Garrett, J. Gray 6; L. Kirkwood, J. McIntyre, C. Beck, K. Armstrong 5, T. Parkinson, D. Gray, T. Thompson, B. Hobson 14; W. Irwin, J. Shannon, J. Shortt, S. Irwin 12, J. Waddell, A. Briggs, H. Wilson, B. Briggs 3.

Derriaghy 28 (2) Hilden 34 (5)

A. Marks, R. Hamilton, J. Belshaw, T. Gill 10, J. Harron, J. Jordan, J. Freeborn, D. Harron 3; S. Williamson, T. Rolston, C. Ross, G. Fell 9, J. Pink, J. Williams, R. Keag, C. McConnell 14; R. Partridge, K. Johnston, D. Carser, R. Walker 6, D. Miskelly, R. Montgomery, H. McMullan, J. McMullan 5; C. Agnew, N. Agnew, R. Carser, M. Fell 3, A. Miskelly, L. Finlay, D. Sloan, C. Montgomery 12.

Lambeg Parish 39 (5) St Joseph’s 31 (2)

M. Smyth, L. McDougall, B. Bloomfield, R. Campbell 9, B. McFall, S. Duffy, T. Mallon, H. Lundy 8; E. Rice, M. Finn, E. Finlay, C. Kirkwood 9, G. Laverty, A. Catney, A. Laverty, D. Magennis 12; L. Gilbert, A. Jennings, M. Kerr, M. Kirkwood 8, T. Wilkinson, T. Law, A. O’Rourke, C. Mulholland 9; M. McKeever, S. Belshaw, J. Kerr, R. Kirkwood 13, L. Law, M. Furey, C. Wilkinson, S. Mulholland 2.

Section C

Aghagallon surprise Suffolk

Aghagallon surprised Suffolk in Section C of the Roy Kennedy Fuels Indoor Bowling League when they won by four shots and took five points.

Suffolk came back though with an 11 shots home win and five points against St Colman’s Lambeg.

Aghagallon 34 (5) Suffolk 30 (2)

P. Mitchell, A. Clenaghan, U. Corey, M. Corey 6, T. O’Reilly, M. O’Neill, R. McCullough, S. Collins 9; K. Russell, G. Toner, B. Brown, J. Connolly 10, J. Hewitt, J. McGoldrick, B. Gallagher, H. Gallagher 6; M. Fitzpatrick, B. Clenaghan, S. Hannon, G. Little 12, E. McCloskey, G. McAuley, M. Kavanagh, P. Gillen 7; D. Clenaghan, B. Walsh, G. Mellan, E. Hamill 6, L. Dunlop, N. Mallon, R. Craig, M. Dunlop 8.

Suffolk 36 (5) St Colman’s L’beg 25 (2)

T. O’Reilly, J. McGoldrick, R. McCullough, S. Collins 6, J. Donnelly, J. Burns, N. Kerr, J. Burns 7; J. Hewitt, H. McKenna, B. Gallagher, H. Gallagher 6, E. Rodgers, P. McCallion, M. Quigley, F. Agnew 7; E. McCloskey, J. McAuley, M. Kavanagh, P. Gillen 9, R. Sale, J. McCallion, P. Robinson, L. Long 5; L. Dunlop, N. Mallon, R. Craig, M. Dunlop 15, R. O’Carroll, P. Bradley, P. Rea, G. McWilliams 6.

St Columba’s 41 (5.5) Derryvolgie 22 (1.5)

K. Whittington, D. Easton, J. Moore, C. Martin 3, B. Quail, O. McAuley, R. Hamilton, K. McCreight 10; D. Lindsay, V. McMillen, D. Smith, I. Scott 17, J. Parker, M. Hamilton, B. Kane, J. McCartney 2; G. Heatherington, A. O’Hara, T. Smith, D. Henry 13, M. Hanna, Darren Parkes, K. Quail, David Parkes 2; J. Henry, C. Bailey, K. McCully, B. Campbell 8, M. Atcheson, B. McClarnon, R. Parkinson, J. Bratty 8.

Derryvolgie 22 (1) Lisburn Masonic 43 (6)

B. Quail, O. McAuley, R. Hamilton, K. McCreight 9, J. Elliott, D. McPherson, M. Hanna, W. Benson 7; J. Parkes, M. Hamilton, J. McCartney, R. Parkinson 1, A. Jennings, M. Blair, B. Lemon, J. Houston 12; M. Hanna, Darren Parkes, K. Quail, David Parkes 5, J. Smyth, M. McClean, J. Kinkead 8; M. Atcheson, B. Kane, B. McClarnon, J. Bratty 7, J. Grant, T. McCallum, J. Moore, J. Fawcus 16.

Rock are winners at Eglantine

Rock bowlers won both prizes at the Eglantine Christmas fun bowls on Friday night.

Michael Reid was the men’s winner and Suzanna Cushnahan lifted the ladies prize.

There was a large attendance and a good night’s bowling was had by all.

Christmas wishes to all bowlers

The chairman and committee of the Roy Kennedy Fuels Indoor Bowling League wish all bowlers in Lisburn a very happy Christmas.

Two Lisburn winners at Jethro Rinks

There were again two winners from Lisburn at the Jethro Rinks League.

Stephen Irwin won for a second successive week and he was joined by Sadie White.

Morning section: G. Richardson 17, A. Thompson 17; N. Orr 11, S. Irwin 13, W. Cairns 13, A. Magee 15; L. Magennis 19, S. Garvey 14; A. Mulligan 13, R. Hunter 13; G. Bell 8, N. Conlon 16.

Afternoon section: T. McCartan 15, W. Clinghan 9; S. White 18, N. Garvey 14; C. Maguire 16, R. Neely 11; J. Mackle 17, G. Devlin 10; J. Taylor 10, M. Milligan 16; B. Boness 9, W. Martin 29.

• There are no matches in the Roy Kennedy Fuels Indoor Bowling League from Monday, December 21 till Monday, January 4.


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Philip sets his sights on gold at the 2015 School Games

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Lisburn’s Philip Slater has already won the 2015 Senior Irish National Fencing title this year although he has eyes on further Gold at the forthcoming Sainsbury’s 2015 School Games in Manchester.

The 18-year-old will be representing Northern Ireland and this time hopes to do better than his last three Games where he has won a total of two team bronze medals.

The Sainsbury’s 2015 School Games is a multi-sport event for the UK’s elite young athletes of school age that will take place from September 3-6.

His first appearance took place three years ago in the same London 2012 venue where Olympians competed and triumphed.

And while exam responsibilities have disrupted the Lisburn Gladiators Fencing Club athlete’s competition schedule this season, he believes he is in as good a shape as ever.

The future Queen’s University Belfast fencer won the Nationals in March and represented Northern Ireland at last year’s fencing Commonwealth Games in Scotland – although he is not resting on his laurels with the challenge of the School Games next.

“I’m very proud that I have been selected to represent my country but I’m quite sad as this will be my last Games as a participant,” he said.

“As this is my last year, I would really like to go out with a bang so I would love to get an individual and team medal. It would be brilliant if that was a different colour than my two bronzes.

“It’s great to be Team NI rather than just competing as an individual. Living in the athletes’ village is brilliant as you get to meet athletes from different sports and countries.

“It is different when you know you are participating as a representative of your country and not just as an individual in a competition.

“My goal is definitely to one day hear my national anthem with myself stood on the top step of the podium.”

Slater is no stranger to setbacks as he suffered from an Achilles heel injury last season which he overcame through hard work and patience plus the support of a talented doctor and physio.

His constant source of inspiration is his mother Alison who was his first coach and was the one that got him interested in the sport – his younger sister Charlotte, 14, will also fence for Northern Ireland in the Games.

The 18-year-old also used to be active in rowing and got a chance to train with Olympic silver medallist Richard Chambers.

“My mum is a big inspiration for me, she has given up so much and offers so much support. I want to do her proud and I also want to win.”

The Sainsbury’s 2015 School Games, which is supported by National Lottery funding from Sport England and delivered by the Youth Sport Trust, takes place in Manchester from 3-6 September 2015. Visit for more information.


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God Is A Mystery

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In this world, we are all striving to make money and do something with our time.

I’m up at midnight, reflecting on recent changes in my life. I realized that God is a mystery, literally. Does anyone know what He is truly thinking? Do we really know why things happen the way they do and for what purpose? Can we anticipate God’s next move?

I have come to the end of myself. I cannot rationalize or make sense of God’s ways. He does things that confuses even the wisest of us. We can judge all day long and still end up wrong. We don’t know what God is doing on the inside. He works mysteriously behind the scenes, in people’s hearts and in every circumstance to bring about His will. What is His will?

How do we know what God’s intent is in a given situation? What if a young woman and a young man love each other but one is saved but the other isn’t. Do we write him off completely? What about Esther? Didn’t she marry someone of another faith and culture? But her marriage to the King was God’s plan to save her people.

What if someone becomes homeless and that was God’s plan to get them to their destiny? What if illness was the means to draw someone close to him? What about Joseph and Daniel serving ungodly Kings?

We think we know, but do we know? Why God does the things He does? Why He chose to let Job be tested and trialed by Satan? We got a tiny glimpse of the dialogue in heaven. Who knows what is being said about us right now.

I cannot control God. I cannot pray and believe that God will answer my prayers as I prayed them. I’ve learned to simply pray my needs but then end the prayer with : let your will be done. I’ve watched God open and closed doors. Doors that I thought would be answers to my needs and God said no, only to open other doors that make no sense at all.

God is loving, kind and patient but he isn’t swayed by human emotion. You cannot bribe God into doing anything He doesn’t want done. We can’t praise or speak out prayers into existence. God is sovereign, He doesn’t need our help.

Human beings know NOTHING. We are all carrying baggage and burdens. We all have a past , full of wounds and lessons. All we know is what we perceive. We don’t know what the best course is for our own lives, so why do we think we know the best for others? This realization made me humble. I need God. Human beings cannot tell me what is the best course for my life, only God can.

So seek Him. Seek Him out for the course of your life. He is the only one that knows what is best for you. I now know how to give people advice: pray and seek God. We may hear and see what someone is going through, but only God truly knows. This is where patience is needed, to wait for God to lead us in the way we should go.

We oftentimes want to jump ahead and make our own decisions because we think God is taking too long. We become afraid of losing time. Be patient, as everything has it’s time and season.

Don’t worry about those that laugh and judge you. Everyone laughed at Noah and Abraham. Noah built an ark before rain ever existed. God told him that there will be a flood and only those that take shelter in the ark will be saved. Everyone laughed at him. They thought he was a nut case. But Noah patiently obeyed God’s instructions. What has God told you that was hard to believe? What did you actually believe but have allowed others to convince you otherwise? Trust what you heard from God.

It’s hard to believe because we don’t see the evidence. It takes too long. People are laughing and mocking us. But if you forfeit the vision, what is your purpose? What aimless thing are you chasing after? All the crazy things biblical characters believed for, determined their purpose. Abraham the father of nations, Moses who led Hebrew slaves out of bondage, Noah and the flood, Esther and saving her people from genocide, Joseph and His dream that got him in trouble with his jealous brothers but was the door in which God used to help his family and various nations in time of famine.

If you believe in God and walk with Him, trust that every painful experience has a purpose. Trust that every odd circumstance has meaning. It all has meaning. Life isn’t meant to be understood anyway.

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Rheumatoid arthritis is a chronic inflammatory disease that attacks more than just one joint. In some cases it also damages our skin, lungs, heart and eyes. It is an auto immune disorder i.e. our body’s immune system mistakenly attacks our own body tissues and joints. Rheumatoid arthritis targets our body’s joint lining and makes it thick. Rheumatoid arthritis leads to warm, painful and swelling in and around the joints and causes discomfort. Rheumatoid arthritis effects joints in both sides of the body, most commonly wrist, knees and hands are affected. In long run if it is not treated properly can lead to damage cartilage.

Cartilage is an elastic tissue that covers and protects ends of bones at the joints. If left untreated rheumatoid arthritis can lead to several health complications and increase the risk of developing osteoporosis, infections, rheumatoid nodules, lymphoma, lung diseases and cardiovascular diseases. It commonly begins at age between 35-60 years of age. Women are three times more at risk of developing rheumatoid arthritis than men. Rheumatoid arthritis causes are not fully known but it is mainly caused due to immune system disorder, family history or genetics also play an important role in developing rheumatoid arthritis. Smoking, eating lot of red meat, environmental factors also are treated as causes of rheumatoid arthritis. Female hormones, obesity and stress are also treated to increase the risk of developing rheumatoid arthritis. Rheumatoid arthritis is mostly seen in women more than men, researchers believe that female hormones also lead to rheumatoid arthritis.

Symptoms of Rheumatoid Arthritis :

Here are some common symptoms people face with rheumatoid arthritis

  • Redness in the joints
  • Joint warmth
  • Swelling of joints
  • Joint pain
  • Joint stiffness in the morning
  • Walking with difficulty or Limping
  • Pain in more than one joint
  • Fever
  • Weight loss
  • Difficulty in moving after resting for some time
  • Fatigue
  • Tenderness
  • Lumps or rheumatoid nodules
  • Sweating and anemia

In rheumatoid arthritis small joints get affected like wrist, fingers, hands and feet. These symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis may even last forever or may come and go. These symptoms are severe in monsoon.

Diagnosis and Treatment :

In early stages of rheumatoid arthritis symptoms resemble other forms of arthritis making it difficult to diagnose. Rheumatologist a specialist who deals with joints, arthritis, RA and other conditions ask us few questions and also to undergo few tests and examinations. Tests like X-Ray, MRI and ultrasound scan are suggested as these tests helps to reveal the signs of rheumatoid nodules and joint lining. Along with family history, individuals are asked to undergo some lab tests to look for antibodies affect in the body.
There is no complete cure for rheumatoid arthritis, but with the help of treatments symptoms and complications of RA can be reduced and managed. Treatment is offered based on the symptoms and severity of the condition. Different remedies like NSAIDs and DMARDs are used to get relief from pain and swelling. Some therapies and exercises are suggested to reduce pain, stiffness and to reduce warmth and swelling. People with RA are asked to take rest to decrease pressure on joints.


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WORLD leaders are descending on Liverpool for a “global youth congress” which starts today.

Hope University is organising The Big Hope 08 as its contribution to Capital of Culture year.

One thousand delegates from the UK and as far as Uruguay, Iran, South Africa and Sri Lanka are attending the global conference on human rights, education and culture.

This afternoon’s opening ceremony at the Metropolitan Cathedral includes the Archbishop of Westminster Cardinal Cormac Murphy O’Connor, Cherie Booth and Hope University vice chancellor Professor Gerald Pillay.

Among those giving speeches and holding forums are the Archbishop of York John Sentamu, Irish president Mary McAleese, Fairtrade director Harriet Lamb, Chief Rabbi Sir Jonathan Sachs and former Indian president Dr APJ Abdul Kalam.

Big Hope 08 director Professor Bill Chambers said: “This event is a truly global congress, which has attracted some of the biggest names in politics, religion, business, the environment, human rights and culture.

“Never before has such an event taken place for young, future leaders to gather and learn from world experts and inspirational leaders.

“We believe the dynamic of putting together 1,000 young delegates and a range of world leaders will generate serious and sparky debate, uncommon in today’s world.”

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DANNY MURPHY is targeting a place in Sven Goran Eriksson's England squad next season.

After two excellent years with Liverpool, the Chester-born midfielder is ready to make his bow on the international stage.

Murphy was touted for an England call up last season after a series of impressive performances but the call never came.

Now he is hoping to be given a chance to win his first international cap although he is adamant that his number one priority remains with Liverpool.

"England is a target for me this season but my priority is still making sure I maintain my position within the Liverpool squad," he said.

"It's not been so long, the best part of two seasons, that I've been playing at this level on a regular basis. I want to maintain that first before I talk about England.

"Obviously if you play well for Liverpool you are going to be in the eye and if you score a few goals you're going to get recognised.

"But there is a lot of competition and foremost in my mind is making sure that I consolidate what I have already done and progress with Liverpool."

Progress is something Murphy has made in abundance since Gerard Houllier showed faith in him when it looked like his Anfield career was heading to a premature end.

The 24-year-old admits the backing his manager gave him was vital to his confidence: "Over the last two seasons I feel like I've progressed a lot and that's the main thing," he said.

"My confidence has grown because of Gerrard's faith in me and that has helped me to get where I am at."

With Liverpool's first competitive game of the season just a week away, Murphy is itching to get back into action.

And, all being well, he is looking forward to the new challenge of Champions League football.

"We're looking forward to the new season because there's a new adventure hopefully in store in the Champions League.

"We also want to do that little bit better in the Premiership after coming third last year. We want to progress from that.

"It's always exciting at this time of the year and we're looking forward to the games coming up."

After the Reds historic cup treble last season, Murphy is well aware that expectations are high among Liverpool supporters going into the new campaign but admits the trio of trophies will be difficult to surpass: "We are all realistic here and the fans are too," he said.

"It would be naive to think we are going to go and win three cups again but of course we will be aiming to do that as we always do.

"Realistically, I don't think it will happen and maybe our priorities have changed a little bit.

"We do want to do better in the Premiership and we want to win it. We also want to have a good run in the Champions League although it might be a little bit presumptuous to think we can go on and win it."


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Use of Glycolic Acid During Breastfeeding

The foods you consume and the products you apply to your skin can affect your baby when you are breastfeeding. Now that your heightened pregnancy hormones are beginning to diminish, it's natural to want to return to your previous skincare routine. While you should always speak to your physician before using any topical products, those containing alpha hydroxy acids like glycolic acid are generally considered safe for use when you are breastfeeding.

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Glycolic acid is a member of the alpha hydroxy acid family, which means glycolic acid is derived from fruit -- specifically sugar cane. Other examples of alpha hydroxy acids include malic acid from apples and citric acid from lemons and oranges. Glycolic acid is specifically used to encourage cell turnover and stimulate your skin to release dead skin cells from your face. Because it also can slough oily buildup in your pores, glycolic acid can treat acne as well. The acid is added to lotions, creams and gels and used in higher percentages for chemical peels, which are designed to intensify glycolic acid's effects on the skin.

Exercise caution when applying skincare products while breastfeeding because active ingredients can potentially absorb into your skin and pass into your bloodstream. Your baby does not have the developed immune system you do, so he is more likely to react negatively to certain ingredients in skincare products. For the most part, oral medications are considered to cause more severe effects than topical creams and lotions. The potential for side effects means you should be cautious.

In general, glycolic acid products are considered safe to use when you are breastfeeding, according to BabyCenter. Also note that manufacturers may list glycolic acid as simply AHA or alpha hydroxy acid for labeling purposes. In this instance, the skincare product is still considered safe for use. However, these products should not be confused with beta hydroxy acids, such as salicylic acid, that can potentially cause side effects when applied to the skin in large amounts.

Read the labels of all your skincare products to determine if they contain glycolic acid. Some body lotions can contain glycolic acid. In this instance, you should avoid applying the lotion to your nipple area to ensure your baby will not swallow the glycolic acid. Check with your physician before undergoing a glycolic acid chemical peel as these contain higher amounts of acids and are intended to penetrate the skin more deeply.

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In the past, people with low FICO credit scores typically had more trouble taking out loans to pay bills. It’s because this particular credit score has been the standard for credit checks – one of the things a potential lender might look at before qualifying you for a loan. Recently, though, the need for a good FICO score to secure a personal loan online has dwindled.

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What is a FICO Score?

FICO scores were first introduced in 1989. The early scores gauged a consumer’s likelihood of falling 90 days behind on payments during a two year timespan. Over the past few decades, FICO scores have been expanded to include factors like consumer habits and the general lending climate.

According to Investopedia, FICO is an acronym that stands for the Fair Isaac Corporation, which is the company that originated the FICO score. It is a type of credit score that, “makes up a substantial portion of the credit report that lenders use to assess an applicant's credit risk and whether to extend a loan.”

On a basic level, the FICO score is what many lenders use to decide how much of a lending risk an individual might be. The base FICO score ranges from 300 to 850. Industry-specific FICO scores range between 250 and 900. The higher your FICO score, the better. Not just because it means you’ll likely have a better chance securing a loan, but because it could also mean that your interest rate will be lower, too. There are three credit bureaus that keep credit scores - Experian, Equifax and TransUnion.

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What Makes a FICO Score?

The score uses a mathematical model based on information each company has on file about an individual. There are five areas that have been used to determine the score:

  • Payment history
  • Amount currently owed
  • Credit mix
  • Length of credit history
  • New credit

These aren’t the only factors that go into figuring out your credit score.

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SoFi Eliminates Credit Scores

SoFi, an online lender, announced in February 2016 that they will no longer be using FICO scores to determine a potential borrower’s eligibility for a loan. According to an article by The Small Business Finance Institute, the lender will consider other factors instead. SoFi CEO and co-founder, Mike Cagney, says that rather than making lending decisions solely on credit scores, the company is looking for people who make more money than they spend and who pay their bills on time.

In a study by Bankrate and Princeton Survey Research Associates International, it was shown that 63-percent of people aged 18 to 29, also known as Millennials, do not have a credit card. Since they are not using a credit card, they are not building up a credit history in that way, which means their FICO score might be lower. Yet not having a credit history doesn’t mean that these individuals will not pay their debts on time. They could be a good credit risk, despite not having any credit history.

Credit Inquiries

A credit inquiry is done whenever a business wants to check your credit. There are two types of inquiries – “soft” and “hard.” A soft credit inquiry describes what happens when your credit score is reviewed by a non-lender. This could include:

  • An inquiry by a credit card company that is offering you a pre-approved card or some other service
  • An inquiry by a company with whom you hold an account
  • Checking your own credit score

A hard credit inquiry happens when a potential lender reviews your credit score. This could be for a mortgage, auto loan, student loan, small business loan, or credit card, each of which is counted as a single inquiry.

How Inquiries Affect Your Credit Score

Credit inquiries might or might not affect your credit score. For example, your FICO score might not factor in inquiries from employers, an inquiry made by a business that is not extending you credit, or your voluntary inquiries. However, some credit inquiries may take points off your score.

In general, the more credit inquiries a person has, the greater risk they are to lenders. According to MyFICO.com, those who have six or more inquiries on their credit reports are eight times more likely to declare bankruptcy than individuals who have no inquiries on their credit reports.

Credit Checks for Online Personal Loans?

Traditionally lenders have required credit checks for loans, even online personal loans. However, this is changing. According to Forbes Magazine, cash flow, which many lenders may have ignored in the past, is playing a larger role in lending decisions. Outstanding medical bills, which have also been a negative factor in determining credit scores in the past, now plays a smaller role. These days, a number of lenders are placing more weight on a person’s ability to save money and pay utility bills on time than they are on their FICO scores.

Qualifying for an Online Personal Loan

Having no credit score or a low credit score does not automatically disqualify you for an online personal loan. Even individuals with no credit or poor credit can apply and often be approved by a lender. Be aware that not all lenders are the same and that some may check your credit score. If you find yourself in need of money, apply today to see whether or not you can get a personal loan to pay for whatever you might need. You can start by requesting a loan right here.


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Professional Development Courses at the University of Phoenix

Learn about the college's continuing education programs offered especially for professional development.

A four-year degree used to be the ticket to years of career growth and job stability. My, how things have changed in the highly competitive job market. For raises and promotions, professionals working in virtually every sector must bolster their credentials by taking continuing education classes. The University of Phoenix offers a professional development curriculum that may help with career advancement.

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What is Continuing Education?

Continuing education allows professionals to dig deeper into their specializations by taking classes at colleges, universities, and municipal-run employment agencies. For years, schools typically scheduled continuing education classes in the evening to accommodate work schedules. However, the advent of online learning has dramatically changed the continuing education paradigm. Think about the possibilities of learning from home or your favorite Wi-Fi hotspot.

Why You Should Consider Continuing Education

Continuing education offers professionals specialized training that leads to promotions and better job opportunities. Professionals that work in the technology industry must stay on top of the rapidly changing ways we receive and analyze information. In fact, most professional sectors require the constant development of new skills and the acquisition of updated knowledge.

Many continuing education classes hand out certifications, which improve your chance of moving into a higher paying and a more challenging job. Instead of enrolling in an expensive four-year college or university, continuing education curriculum allows students to create unique programs that match their professional growth needs.

Benefits of an Online Education

The growth of online professional development curriculum such as the program created by The University of Phoenix has exploded over the past decade. Here some of the reasons why.

  • Schedule classes around work
  • Attend class whenever you want
  • Review the curriculum as many times as you want
  • An affordable alternative to brick and mortar schools
  • Learn at your own pace
  • Option to blend online and offline learning

The flexibility to attend class when it fits in your schedule refers to the lectures by professors. You still have to meet deadlines for submitting projects, as well as completing tests and quizzes.

University of Phoenix: An Overview

Considered one of the best online education institutions in the world, The University of Phoenix is a private, for-profit institution based out of Phoenix, Arizona in the United States. The open enrollment policy adopted by the school requires prospective students at the minimum to have earned a GED or educational equivalent.

The University of Phoenix opened its virtual doors in 1976, and more than 40 years later, the online university manages more than 100 degree programs at the associate, bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral education levels. In 2017, private equity company Apollo Global Management acquired The University of Phoenix in a friendly takeover. With an academic staff of more than 16,000 and a student population exceeding 142,000, The University of Phoenix is one of the largest online education institutions in the world.

University of Phoenix Professional Development Courses

The University of Phoenix takes continuing education to a higher level by offering professional development curriculum. Based on the philosophy that contemporary professionals always look for ways to enhance skills and knowledge, the online university ensures its faculty and technology sets the pace for online learning.

Professional development courses at The University of Phoenix allow students to receive Continuing Education Units (CEU) or Professional Development Units (PDU). Both units help professionals achieve certification and recertification to increase the pace of career advancement. Students have the option to learn at an accelerated pace to meet the demands of hectic professional schedules.

The University of Phoenix professional development program features the following amenities:

  • Small class sizes to encourage one-on-one instruction
  • Easy to use trend-setting online format
  • Multiple around the year start dates to accommodate busy professionals
  • Highly trained faculty have years of hands-on professional experience
  • Most of the educational resources are available digitally at a fraction of the cost of textbooks

Students have access to online tools, education support networks, and career guidance resources that help you find the right career fit. The Center for Writing Excellence and the Center for Mathematics Excellence are two examples of centers that help boost your marketability.

Register for The University of Phoenix professional development courses and enjoy the flexibility of attending school from the comfort of your home. The university offers noncredit classes for students interested in personal growth, as well as credit classes that help you grow professionally or move into a new area of academic interest.

We remind students that the professional development courses taught at The University of Phoenix do not meet the criteria for receiving financial aid. However, many companies and non-profit organizations pay for professional development classes to help employees develop occupational skills.

You can request more information by completing a two-step form online or call The University of Phoenix at 866-484-1815.

Let’s review some of the categories offered in the professional development program at The University of Phoenix.

Business has always depended on team collaborations to complete extended projects. The University of Phoenix business professional development curriculum emphasizes the many hats contemporary managers wear at the office and in the field. Starting with Basic Business Math, professionals participate in unique business professional development programs that teach how to deal with demanding customers, the benefits of making ethical decisions, and database fundamentals. Students spend considerable time improving communication skills, especially face-to-face interactions.

Where the University of Phoenix differs from many other types of continuing education programs is the focus on developing customer service skills that are appropriate for the new millennium. Professionals who work in customer service positions role-play a number of scenarios in which customer complaints turn into opportunities to win lifelong patrons of their businesses. The business program also gives entrepreneurs insight into the unique problems faced by professionals who take calculated risks to achieve their professional dreams.

Technology for Business

The quest to make an indelible impact in the business world requires professionals to stay on top of ever-changing technology. As an online institution, The University of Phoenix represented one of the groundbreaking academic institutions that led the online education charge. With a highly technical platform, the Technology for Business professional development curriculum teaches the basics of computer literacy, before giving students educational building blocks that lead to the development of coding and hardware installation skills. The professional development program specializes in helping ground-floor information technology employees acquire advanced skills.

Students have the option to enroll in several introductory courses such as the introduction to Adobe InDesign, Photoshop, and Dreamweaver. There are advanced classes for students interested in acquiring in-depth Dreamweaver skills. Back-office software like Outlook offers entrepreneurs to be powerful tools for organizing daily tasks and scheduling business appointments. You have the option to progress through two levels of the latest Word processing programs, as well as two levels of Excel and PowerPoint.

Human Resources

The race to master the recruitment, development, and retention of high-achieving employees remains the one thing that keeps human resources up at night. Even during periods of strong economic growth, businesses must scratch and claw for the best and brightest minds. At The University of Phoenix, the human resources professional development program allows students to brainstorm ideas for hiring and retaining accomplished professionals. Common strategies meld with innovative new strategies to change the face of human resources.

With a class devoted to professional coaching, you can expect to rethink the standard definition of employee training. Professional coaching requires a more interactive approach than simply forcing rote memorization on an employee to master a professional skill. You can expect to learn about how to create a plan and the methods used to coach one of your professional peers successfully. Strong support for recruiting a diverse team of accomplished professionals remains one of the priorities of The University of Phoenix human resources professional development program. Not only is diversity discussed through the lens of race and gender, but it also focuses on the differences that come with working with professionals from different generations.

As one of the leaders in harnessing the power of digital technology, The University of Phoenix is proud to offer a marketing program that promotes online marketing strategies. From marketing a brand on social media to attracting new customers through the creation of helpful content, professionals across industry lines benefit from the marketing curriculum at The University of Phoenix. Students learn how to incorporate digital marketing into overall marketing plans, as well as come to understand the relationship between digitized promotions and market segmentation.

The foundation of the marketing category for professional development curriculum is a class teaching basic marketing principles. Sales management helps professionals in industries such as automotive, electronics, and computer software devise sales strategies that convert potential customers into lifelong patrons. The sales strategies combine compelling presentations conducted online and in person. You can expect to learn about the power of marketing analytics in tracking the success of individual Internet marketing programs.

Management and Leadership

Professionals who are interested in polishing leadership skills should experience growth as a manager during the time spent taking management and leadership courses. The curriculum presents numerous methods for new managers to improve leadership skills while offering seasoned managers the opportunity to learn about how to lead a diverse workforce in the 21st century. The teaching of proven leadership styles blends perfectly with the introduction of cutting-edge theories about how to get the most out of a team of professionals.

The University of Phoenix offers a change management course to prepare managers for the rapidly changing workplace. Learn how successful managers thrived during the first 100 days at a new job. In fact, the class is highly recommended for professionals that are considering a career change. Many employers ask hypothetical questions like “What do you plan to do the first 100 days working at our company.” Other classes under the management and leadership umbrella include Practical Leadership and Effective Management.

Accounting and Finance

Every business must put in place structured financial records that offer insight into the current strength of a company, as well as projected revenues and net income moving forward. The University of Phoenix Accounting and Finance professional development program prepares students to implement paper and digital bookkeeping systems. After reviewing common accounting principles, the curriculum delves into the latest industry standards that enhance financial record keeping. Students learn about the foundations of data analytics and how to create advanced spreadsheets that automatically perform financial and accounting calculations. Professionals that work as business managers should consider boosting their careers by enrolling in the Accounting Analysis for the Business Manager course.

The University of Phoenix has incorporated physical classroom training into the digital version of its highly acclaimed associate, bachelor’s, master’s, and doctorate degree programs. However, to accommodate the busy schedules of professional development students, the university sticks to a mostly online learning experience. Whether you want to acquire a specific skill for a promotion or complement an advanced degree curriculum with a professional development class, The University of Phoenix may be a good choice.

Email the professional development office to learn more about how you can acquire the professional skills you need to move up the company ladder. You can also call the University of Phoenix at 844-YES-UORY to request an application for admissions form. There is also a Request for Information Form on the University of Phoenix website. You can send mail to the following address:

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Culture in Bratislava

Bratislava has been beefing up its festival fixtures in recent years, adding some fine new feathers to its cultural cap. One fresh number to look out for is the International Film Festival, which dishes up a banquet of celluloid magic each Winter. Connoisseurs of the crucial culture of beer-quaffing should mark June in their diaries for some serious ale indulgence.

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Meanwhile, golden oldies in the cultural calendar include the celebrated Month of Photography, which kick-started a host of copycat festivals across Central Europe (the more the merrier we say!). And cultured cats can also check out such gems as Bratislava Jazz Days and the Bratislava Music Festival (both in October). Besides these annual aces, visitors to the Slovak capital can enjoy the stalwarts of the city's attractions. Have a flick through our directory for all the best museums, galleries and theatres in the city.

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If you enjoy the Philharmonic in Bratislava, now is the time to show your support. Attend the shows, and bring your friends along. It's now or never!

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A beautiful castle set atop a hill. Must-see.

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Bratislava looks very beautiful. We hope to come here in June. We shall certainly visit the castle.

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Often called 'The Upside Down Table' but that seems a little unfair!

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Ruth looks back on 16 months Local Dreamers

After having worked as a project coordinator for Local Dreamers for the past 16 months, Ruth Hooiveld and her boyfriend Floris packed their bags last week and stepped into their converted van to travel to Colombia. We asked Ruth to look back on her adventure in Ecuador for one last time.

By: Ruth Hooiveld

Time flies

And then it was that time. After having worked for the foundation for 16 months, it is time for me to leave. It feels like I’ve blinked twice and am a load of memories and experiences richer. Time flies when you are having fun, as they say.

My most beautiful memories? They all have to do with the many great people and friends that I have met and that I have had the privilege to work with.

I will miss the great children in the south of Quito that come to the projects with loads of enthusiasm every time. I will never forget their joy, enthusiasm and curiosity. Also, the parents that have been sitting in the stands to cheer their children during football were great! Furthermore, of course my colleagues and all volunteers and interns who make the projects possible and are a lot of fun (and the occasional headache ;)). It is amazing how they contribute to the projects with so much creativity and joy!

In addition, I will always remember the beautiful nature of Ecuador and the delicious food, with highlights for Cotopaxi national park and the delicious fish dish encocado at the coast. You can wake me up every single night for that! But there is much more that I will never forget: the weekends away exploring the country, holidays to the Galapagos, the pub quizzes, flea markets, cinnamon bread from the bakery, and fresh juices on every street corner. And yes, the fishbowls and the song of the gas car at 6 o’clock in the morning I will also always remember 😉

New adventure

It was a great experience and I am very grateful that I was given the chance to be here and experience all this. And now? On to a next adventure. With my boyfriend and our converted van we will travel to Colombia, Mexico, the USA and Canada. But first, I will go home for Christmas to give my family and friends in the Netherlands a big big hug.

¡Local Dreamers, que les vayan súper bien y que continúen hacer cosas maravillosas en Quito y mas allá!

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24 July 2018

Key facts

  • In 2017, 1,204 women were sent to prison in London, mainly for theft.
  • Around 15 per cent of the arrests made by the police in London each year are of women.
  • Many women are being sent to jail for less serious crimes.
  • Following the closure of HMP Holloway there is no women’s prison in London

Key findings

  • In 2017, around 22,000 arrests in London were of women. One in five cases in London’s courts involved the prosecution of a woman.
  • With no prison in London all must serve their sentences outside the capital.
  • Women who commit crimes are most often involved in low-level offences such as theft, common assault and TV licence evasion.
  • The reasons why women commit crimes are often closely linked to problems like financial difficulties, drug and alcohol addictions, caring responsibilities or violent and/or coercive relationships.
  • For over a decade there have been calls for radical changes to the way we deal with women who offend and those at risk of offending.
  • The Government’s new strategy provides an opportunity for London to create a system that improves rehabilitation and cuts reoffending rates.

Key recommendations

Recommendation 1

The Mayor should, by May 2020, be able to demonstrate how he has used his powers and influence to contribute to:

  • an increase in early problem-solving intervention and diversion by the police, where appropriate, of women who offend or are at risk of offending
  • an improvement in the quality and use of community sentences for women who offend
  • a reduction in the number of London’s women who are sent to prison for low-level and non-violent crime, where appropriate
  • the establishment of at least one residential women’s centre in the capital, or a guarantee from the Government that it will establish and fund at least one in London as part of its pilot programme
  • the establishment of a network of women’s centres specifically for female offenders and those at risk of offending, to ensure equal access for all women who need this level of support wherever they live

Recommendation 2

The Metropolitan Police should review its foundation training to ensure that officers are equipped to take a gender-informed approach to risk, vulnerability, and offending.

Recommendation 3

The Metropolitan Police and MOPAC should ensure that, by the initial stages of the police triage pilot, frontline officers have access to information about the services that are available for women in their neighbourhood or borough.

Recommendation 4

In support of the Mayor’s objective to increase early problem-solving and diversion, MOPAC should investigate the use of out of court disposals for women in London, to determine:

  • whether they are being underused and any reasons for this
  • the extent to which conditions attached to out of court disposals for women are addressing underlying offending behaviours
  • how the Met can be enabled to make use of out of court disposals where appropriate

Recommendation 5

The Mayor’s planned review of community sentencing should report on women as a target group, and assess:

  • the quality of the community sentences that can be provided to women
  • the effect of ‘speedy justice’ on the quality of sentencing decisions
  • the awareness among magistrates and sentencers of the range and effectiveness of community sentences available to them and how this can be improved
  • the potential for more creative sentencing, such as deferred sentences, to encourage engagement with specialist provision
  • the potential for alternative approaches for women, such as the use of problem-solving courts

Recommendation 6

The Mayor should consider using his adult education and skills budget to support women in contact with the criminal justice system, and in particular to help women offenders continue any education and skills training they have begun in prisons on their release.

Recommendation 7

As a first step towards developing a comprehensive network of women’s centres for London, the Mayor and the London Justice Devolution Board should attempt to secure from the Ministry of Justice the dedicated funding for at least one more non-residential ‘one-stop-shop’ women’s centre specifically for offenders in London, based on the two that already exist.

Recommendation 8

In the process for agreeing the development of the HMP Holloway site:

  • Islington Council, in its planning role, should ensure that a women’s building, including a women’s centre, and ideally community led, is specifically included in plans to redevelop the site, and that it can be funded through contributions by that developer.
  • The Mayor should challenge any proposal for the development of the site that does not include a women’s building of this kind.


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New Gravitational Waves Detected From Four More Black Hole Mergers. Total Detections up to 11 Now

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On February 11th, 2016, scientists at the Laser Interferometer Gravitational-wave Observatory (LIGO) made history when they announced the first-ever detection of gravitational waves (GWs). Since that time, multiple detections have taken place and scientific collaborations between observatories – like Advanced LIGO and Advanced Virgo – are allowing for unprecedented levels of sensitivity and data sharing.

Previously, seven such events had been confirmed, six of which were caused by the mergers of binary black holes (BBH) and one by the merger of a binary neutron star. But on Saturday, Dec. 1st, a team of scientists the LIGO Scientific Collaboration (LSC) and Virgo Collaboration presented new results that indicated the discovery of four more gravitational wave events. This brings the total number of GW events detected in the last three years to eleven.The presentation, titled “Binary Black Hole Population Properties Inferred from the First and Second Observing Runs of Advanced LIGO and Advanced Virgo“, was made during the 2018 Gravitational Wave Physics and Astronomy Workshop (GWPAW) – which took place from Dec. 1st to Dec. 4th at the University of Maryland.

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Hosted by the Joint Space-Science Institute (JSI), a partnership between the University of Maryland and NASA’s Goddard Space Flight Center, this annual event brings scientists and researchers from all around the world together to discuss current and future issues related to the detection and study of gravitational waves.

In the course of the presentation, Michael Pürrer – a senior scientist in the Astrophysical and Cosmological Relativity division at AEI Potsdam – presented the results of the first catalog at GWPAW on Saturday on behalf of the LIGO Scientific Collaboration and Virgo Collaboration. These included the seven previously detected events and the four recent detections. As he stated during the presentation:

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Also going under the hammer are chances to meet the Backstreet Boys, Jesse McCartney, Kathy Griffin, Michael Buble, and many others.

Shriners’ 22 facilities provide world-renown care in orthopedics, burns and spinal cord injuries. Shriners Hospitals are there when you need them, regardless of the family’s ability to pay. Some call that generosity. They call it Love to the Rescue.

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Our Executive Chef Alan Murchison is back in the restaurant kitchens after entertaining viewers of the BBC2 programme The Great British Menu.

Alan, although failing to make it through to the final banquet and cook for HRH Prince Charles, was delighted to get through to the final respresenting his home country of Scotland, and is now really pleased to offer L'Ortolan guests the chance to taste the dishes he cooked on the television programme for themselves

Everyone at L'Ortolan is really excited to be able to offer the Great British Midweek Menu to our guests - and we can't wait to hear about what you think of Alan's special dishes.

The Great British Menu

The Great British Midweek Menu is available at L'Ortolan Tuesday - Thursday evenings at a cost of £49 per head, until 1st July - must be booked in advance.

If you'd like to receive L'Ortolan news and offers before others, make sure you sign up for the L'Ortolan newsletter.

We look forward to hearing your comments on the TV programme and Alan's dishes.

Not only are we able to offer guests a chance to try Alan's Great British Menu dishes, but he has also taken some time out of his busy schedule to host some demonstration events. If you'd like to learn tricks of the trade from a Michelin starred chef, why not book a visit to the L'Ortolan demonstration studio.

This is Alan's second time on the Great British Menu.

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