Wednesday, July 30, 2008

SENORITAS, SUS VESTIDOS PUEDEN CAUSAR PROBLEMAS DE SALUD



Girls' clothing tied to mental health
LONDON (UPI) -- The type of clothing worn by young girls could influence their likelihood of suffering mental problems later, British researchers say. Researchers reached the conclusion in a study of British and Bangladeshi adolescents published in Journal of Epidemiology and Community Health, Bangladeshi pupils who wore traditional clothing were significantly less likely to have mental health problems than those whose style of dress was a mix of traditional and British/North American tastes, but only for girls. White British pupils who chose to wear a mix of clothes from their own and other cultures enjoyed relatively good mental health, the study showed. The findings were based on almost 1,000 Bangladeshi and Caucasian British students, ages 11 to 14, who attended East London schools with diverse populations. The youths were questioned on social life, culture and health in 2001. They were surveyed on mental health two years later.


Copyright 2008 by United Press International

Tuesday, July 29, 2008

SI NO ES DE ORO O PLATA NO ES BUENO PARA TI



Third of cheap earrings test for nickel
SAN FRANCISCO (UPI) -- Nickel exposure from inexpensive earrings is a common cause of earlobe dermatitis and repeated exposure can make treatment difficult, a U.S. study said. Dermatologist Dr. Howard I. Maibach of the University of California, San Francisco, and Dr. Jacob Pontoppidan Thyssen purchased 277 inexpensive earrings -- under $50 -- from 34 different stores and artists in San Francisco. All earrings purchased were examined with the dimethylglyoxime, or DMG test -- a routine spot test to detect the presence of nickel. Of the 277 earrings, 30.7 percent demonstrated at least one spot that tested DMG-positive for nickel. Price could not predict exposure. In one store, none of the 44 earrings costing $5 and $8 were DMG positive, but numerous earrings costing $15 o $25 in another store were DMG positive. Maibach said that the highest proportion of DMG-positive earrings came from local artists, with 69 percent of these earrings testing positive for nickel. Forty-three percent of earrings purchased from stores in China Town also tested positive. The study, published in Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology, found 24 percent of the earrings purchased at the stores targeting younger women tested positive for nickel, but only 1.7 percent of earrings from stores targeting women over 40 tested positive.

Copyright 2008 by United Press International

Monday, July 28, 2008

A MESSAGE TO ALL MY STUDENTS

STUDENTS A DIRECTOR COULD ASK FOR!!!


Dearest Students,

This is the last week of summer classes and I am sure glad we are coming to some rest time for the students. As you go off to relax for the next few weeks or to workshops - for the teachers in the PED programme, take with you all my love and my heart felt gratitude for your friendship and your support and understanding during the past school year. I look forward to serving you in the new school year with love, peace, joy and lots of energy (God help me. I will need it!!! hahahaha).


Love Always,

Ms B

Your Director

Sunday, July 27, 2008

HOW TO GET RID OF HEADACHE WITHOUT DRUGS



Avoiding medications may prevent future headaches.Headaches. For those of us who get them, they can be painful, annoying and even debilitating depending on their severity. While the simplest solution for many is an aspirin or two, physicians warn that the overuse of over-the-counter pain medications can actually cause headaches to worsen and become chronic. For those looking for an alternative, there are many holistic and natural headache remedies available.
Acupressure
A close relative to the ancient Chinese healing method acupuncture, acupressure helps alleviate headache pain by stimulating channels of energy termed meridians. A trained acupressure specialist uses his or her fingertips to apply pressure, relieving headache (and other types) of pain. Some simple acupressure techniques can be done at home. For example, to relieve the pain of a tension headache, push down on the top of the skull for 30 seconds, three times in a row, while breathing deeply.
Massage/Chiropractic
Headaches caused by muscle tension or misalignment can be relieved by massage or a visit to the chiropractor. Chiropractors can re-align the spine, taking the pressure off the muscles and nerves, which in turn will relieve the pain. Massages not only help you relax your mind which alone can help alleviate headache pain, but relax your muscles as well, working out knots that can cause pressure and stiffness. Certified massage therapists specialize in headache relief and know how to work the back of the neck, occipital area, shoulder area and trapeziums, the tension of which can all contribute to headache pain.
Homeopathic Supplements
Bryonia (Wild Hops) – Considered most effective on headaches described as "splitting."
Iris (Blue Flag) – Best for migraine headaches with visual aura.
Sanguinaria (Blood Root) – Best for migraines with vomiting.
Spigelia (Pink Root) – Considered most effective on "left side" headaches accompanied by stiff neck and sore shoulders.
Rosemary, lavender and chamomile oils- Gently rub a drop of oil on the area where you have the most pain.
Hydration
Dehydration is one of the major causes of headaches so making sure you drink enough water is important in preventing them. Once you have a headache, drinking water may help alleviate the pain as your body re-hydrates.

Relaxation
It is estimated that many types of headaches are caused by stress. Tension headaches and pain caused by tight muscles are two examples. Learning simple relation techniques can help soften these muscles, taking the "squeeze" of susceptible areas of the shoulders, neck and forehead. A great way to encourage your muscles to relax is a heat pack. Simply warm the pack to a comfortable temperature, place on the affected area and breathe, willing your muscles to loosen and your body to soften and relax. Many (myself included) find that headaches brought on by stress hurt most around the base of the skull, down into the neck. The heat works great for this type of pain, however for headaches caused by eyestrain and migraines, cold packs often have better results. One method is to place a cold pack on your head while at the same time placing a heating pad on your feet. This is believed to stop the dilation, which is often the cause of headache pain and will allow you to get rid of a headache without drugs.Throughout the day, check for tight or rigid muscles and take a few moments to stretch and loosen them before the tightness can result in a headache. When at home, take a few minutes for yourself to close your eyes, stretch and relax in order to ward off headaches.
Diet
Migraine headaches are often caused by diet. Known offenders are chocolate, cheese and red wine amongst others. Preventing headaches may mean eliminating these from your diet. Once you have a headache however, there are some foods, which can help alleviate the pain. One of these is cherries. Anthocyanins, a natural pigment in cherries may help prevent tension headaches. Another food that may help is chili peppers. Capsaicin, which gives peppers their bite, may help prevent cluster headaches. While downing a chili pepper may not seem appealing, the severe pain associated with cluster headaches may make the bite of the pepper well worth it.ExerciseExercise gets the blood flowing and releases natural endorphins, both of which can help ease the pain of a headache. Take your exercise outside into the fresh air and you have a double dollop of natural remedy.
Oxygen
Studies show that oxygen may be beneficial in reducing the pain associated with cluster headaches and help sufferers get rid of a headache without drugs. Cluster headaches are extremely painful, generating waves of pain usually around one eye and can last anywhere from a few minutes to a few hours. Cluster headaches are especially debilitating due to their nasty habit of returning, sometimes up to eight or 10 times a day. Oxygen, which is available by prescription, helps those who suffer from cluster headaches. These headaches are caused by an increase of blood flow to the brain and breathing pure oxygen counteracts this, reducing the pain and frequency associated with these types of headaches.The above natural remedies will help you get rid of a headache without drugs.

Saturday, July 26, 2008

DOES WAKING UP EARLY MAKE YOU HAPPY?



Extra time: a pleasing commodity.
Boing. Do your eyelids spring open at the crack of dawn? Does waking up early make you happy? Or, would you rather begin your day at the crack of noon? Early birds may get the worms. But do early birds who wake up at first light feel any extra measure of joy as they indulge in those big, fat breakfasts? Here are some answers, served sunny side up.

The crack of dawn—the creeping illumination that announces every sunrise—signals the start of the day for thousands of people who like to get a jump on the clock. Some find that waking early grants to them some precious extra hours in that span available before returning once again to the bedroom. Work and play in extra-generous amounts can be accomplished when running out of time is not a concern. In fact, idleness too may be more satisfying when pursued without deadlines.

Do early risers see physical benefits?

Early risers avow that getting a jump-start on the day leads to a variety of health benefits. There is time for energizing all their physical systems with a leisurely, healthy breakfast. There is time to peel a ripe peach, wash some berries or mix up a batch of flapjacks. Every bite can be chewed thoroughly—a luxury not afforded later in the day when things are all in a tizzy.

Upon waking up early, even mildly athletic people find happiness in going for a walk or a jog around the park. Maybe they head for the gym to lay claim to their favorite exercise machine before the arrival of others intent on doing a thousand reps—slowly. Sports aficionados find that if they wake up early, the lanes at the pool that are reserved for lap swimmers generally are free from thrashing traffic. But are these folks exercising with joy? A look at the glow of their complexions and the smiles on their faces might be a clue.


Are there any spiritual benefits?

Members of various religious orders and practitioners of lifestyles that embrace meditative activities such as prayer and yoga have built a rich tradition of waking up early to greet the day with a clear mind—and an open heart. The glories of a sunrise swathed in shades of purple and orange instill joy and wonder—even among atheists.

The senses are fully involved at the start of the day. The sound of birds chirping, squirrels chattering and roosters crowing are the music of the morning—in some parts of the country. And almost anywhere, the sight of a red rose wearing diamonds made of dew drops is one of the sweetest of early-morning treats. Nature seems to be at its best early in the morning. And those who wake up early are the beneficiaries of the bounty. Does waking up early make you happy?

Is there an element of mental satisfaction?

Happiness sometimes is tied to the accomplishment of goals. And early risers seem to have an edge in finishing projects in a timely manner. Alarm clocks, clock radios and automatic timers that enable compact disc players to be activated at a selected hour may help foster the habit of waking up early. People who tackle their next planned assignment first thing in the morning seem to get more done by the time they indulge in a relaxing break at mid-morning. Some say they make fewer mistakes than they might when fatigued—later in the day or in the evening.

Many writers, poets, playwrights and other creative people find the early hours of the day a productive time for hatching ideas that lead to a finished product—produced by noon. Maintaining an informal to-do list, a journal, a daily diary or some other assistive device that helps track the progress of a project can help early risers realize how well their time is spent. Those who wake up early can't help but notice an awfully abundant supply of checkmarks in those ledgers. Those check marks usually mean: job well done. Chances are good that all these early risers will be again waking up happy, tomorrow.

Friday, July 25, 2008

THE USE OF CALCIUM - INFORMATION THAT IS GOOD KNOWLEDGE



Toddlers and children up to eight need up to three glasses of milk per day, while older children need significantly more at about 1300 milligrams for their daily requirements.


Calcium is an important nutrient that we need in our bodies. It has a number of important functions. It helps develop strong bones and teeth and is involved in blood clotting and muscle contractions.

Most of the calcium is stored in our body's bones and teeth. When the calcium levels in the body drop below normal, calcium is taken from the bones and teeth resulting in a severe calcium loss. Low calcium leads to bone factures and in many older people osteoporosis or porous bones.

Calcium is one of the most plentiful minerals in the human body. The body needs Vitamin D to absorb calcium properly. Severe calcium loss in children can cause rickets. In adults it can cause muscle spasms, insomnia and irritability.

The use of calcium can reduce high blood pressure, keep your heart regular, prevent gum disease, prevent cancer of the colon and rectum and help blood to clot. Most American do not get enough calcium from foods that they eat. Believe it or not, it's the fifth most abundant element on earth.

Requirements for Children

What are some of the requirements for the use of calcium for children?

-- Toddlers ages one to three require about 500 milligrams or two glasses of milk daily.

-- Children four to eight years old require about 800 milligrams or three glasses of milk daily.

-- Older children from the age of nine up to 18 require more calcium. They should consume about 1300 milligrams of calcium or four glasses of milk daily.

Calcium is lost in cooking so to retain as much calcium as possible, cook foods in minimal amount of water. Another tip is to cook foods with calcium for as short a period of time as possible.

Thursday, July 24, 2008

FACTS OF INTEREST - TRIVIA

Will an electric shock help your pain?
Electrical nerve stimulation may help reduce chronic pain in cancer patients, especially those whose cancer has spread to the bones, say researchers at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical School in Dallas. Some cancers that spread to bones produce severe chronic pain that is unresponsive to analgesic drugs, including morphine.

Do babies like pretty faces?
According to researchers at the University of Texas, babies like pretty faces better than plain ones.
So if you are ugly,please stay away from young babies!!! Hahahaha MsB


How much did the first ballpoint pen cost?
The first ballpoint pens sold in 1945 were priced at $12.00 apiece.
Note: Back then that was a lot of money!


Well Second and Third Year students can finlly breath a sign of relief. Summer is finally here. You have exactly fours weeks before we begin classes again. Have a wonder summer.
Miss you already!!

Wednesday, July 23, 2008

DRINKING CAN LEAD TO DEATH BUT NOT EVERYONE DIES



Teens unaware driving behavior is risky
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. (UPI) -- Car fatalities are the top killer of Alabama teens, often because of risky behaviors teens don't define as risky, researchers said. Dr. Nancy Rhodes of the University of Alabama said her studies show teens experiment with different types of risky behavior, but risk-taking is especially dangerous behind the wheel of a car, and is prominent with high-school age young adults. Rhodes' studies show that risky behaviors can include taking a curve too fast, being distracted by passengers or talking on a cell phone -- behaviors that teens often don't define as risky. "Teens can look around them and see everyone else, including their parents, doing things they shouldn't while driving, such as using a cell phone, speeding or playing with the radio," Nita Hestevold of the University of Alabama Institute for Social Science Research. "They don't understand that, while this behavior is unsafe for all drivers, younger drivers are less experienced and have not yet automated their driving skills, so the same behaviors put teen drivers at higher risk of crashing," he said. Teenage drinking and driving only accounts for 10 percent of teens' crashes. "For teens, bad choices are more likely to be made because of teens' inexperience and social pressures," Hestevold said.


Copyright 2008 by United Press International

Tuesday, July 22, 2008

YOUR WILL POWER AND YOUR BRAIN NEED YOU TO BE FOCUSED



Lack of power hurts cognitive functioning
NIJMEGEN, Netherlands (UPI) -- Being put in a weak role may impair a person's cognitive functioning and, as a result, their ability to get ahead, Dutch and U.S. researchers say. Researchers from Radboud University Nijmegen and VU University Amsterdam in the Netherlands and the Kellogg School of Management at Northwestern University in the United States say their results have "direct implications for management and organizations." The study, published in Psychological Science, found that lacking power impaired people's ability to keep track of ever-changing information, to parse out irrelevant information and to successfully plan ahead to achieve their goals. The researchers say executive functions help people maintain and pursue their goals in difficult, distracting situations, but that ability is impaired by being put in a position with little power. The researchers say their work illustrates how hierarchies perpetuate themselves. By randomly assigning individuals to high and low-power conditions, the research demonstrates that simply lacking power can automatically lead to performance that reinforces one's low standing, sending the powerless toward a destiny of dispossession.


Copyright 2008 by United Press International

Monday, July 21, 2008

A JOKE FOR YOU



No Dogs Allowed
Two men who are out walking their dogs meet on a street corner. One says to the other, "Boy it sure is hot today. I'd really like to go into the bar and get a beer, but the sign on the front door says, "No Pets Allowed," and I can't leave Fido alone on the street." The other man replies, "No problem, just stand by the door and watch me, and you'll be having that beer real soon!" The second man reaches into his pocket and puts on a pair of dark sunglasses, and then walks into the bar. The bartender looks up and says, "Hey buddy, you can't bring that dog in here!" The man says, "But I'm blind, and this is my seeing-eye dog!" The bartender says, "Oh, okay then." The man drinks his beer and leaves. The first man then puts on dark sunglasses and goes into the bar. The bartender looks up and says, "Hey buddy, you can't bring that dog in here!" The man says, "But I'm blind, and this is my seeing-eye dog!" The bartender says, "Oh really? I've never heard of a Chihuahua seeing-eye dog!" The man, thinking quickly, blurts out, "Oh, man! You mean they gave me a Chihuahua?"

Sunday, July 20, 2008

VOCABULARY WORD NO. 39

Today's Word "senescence"
senescence \sih-NEH-suhn(t)s\ (noun) - The state of being old; the process of growing old; aging. "Tiberius, aware of this, fumed and snuffled, but he had arrived at that stage of senescence where he hadn't the energy to sustain his varied indignations." -- Lloyd C. Douglas, 'The Robe' Senescence is from Latin senescere, "to grow old," from senex, "old." It is related to senile. The adjective form is senescent.

Saturday, July 19, 2008

DORMIR Y SER ESTUDIANTE NO SON AMIGOS



Sleep: Big problem for college students
MOUNT PLEASANT, Mich. (UPI) -- U.S. researchers suggest college students returning next semester include some white noise to help with sleep. The study, published in the Journal of American College Health, determined many college students have sleep patterns that may be having detrimental effects on academics, driving and health. LeAnne Forquer formerly of Central Michigan University and now at Delta State University in Cleveland, Miss., wondered if other students had sleep problems as she did. Forquer and Carl Johnson surveyed more than 300 freshmen through graduate college students and found one-third took more than 30 minutes to fall asleep and 43 percent woke more than once per night. "What I found most interesting about the study was the large numbers of students who were having the same problems as me, such as taking a long time to fall asleep and waking numerous times throughout the night," Forquer says in a statement. "I had felt for so many years that I was the only one." Forquer and Johnson, in another study published in Sleep and Hypnosis, found the use of continuous white noise may help college students get better sleep. The study showed white noise decreased difficulty in falling asleep and reduced night wakings in college students who had self-reported sleep problems


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Friday, July 18, 2008

LA CALIDAD DEL AIRE EN SU CASA LE PUEDE DAR ASMA

Stil many of you students of CCC and CJC ACE have your own homes and families this article is meant to help you and your loved ones stay healthy. Have a great weekend. See some of you back at school on Monday.

The Clue for this day is "NOW". If I ask you a question on Monday you can get a free Chiva Cola from me by answering NOW!!! This valid only for Monday, July 21, 2008!!!



Poor indoor air quality can trigger asthma
ANN ARBOR, Mich. (UPI) -- Poor indoor air quality can aggravate allergies and asthma, and can be up to five times as harmful as outdoor air pollution, a U.S. health organization said. The American Lung Association also said that heating, ventilation and air conditioning systems are a frequent source of the indoor air pollution that can aggravate asthma. Ductz Indoor Air Professionals, in Ann Arbor Mich., suggest ways to reduce home's asthma triggers and improve the indoor air quality. They recommend: -- Do not smoke indoors. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency says secondhand smoke is particularly dangerous to those who suffer from asthma. -- Keep the home dust-free. When dusting, the EPA suggests using a damp cloth and making sure all allergy and asthma sufferers have left the area. -- Have heating, ventilation and air conditioning systems inspected and, if necessary, cleaned.


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Thursday, July 17, 2008

VOCABULARY WORD NO. 38



IF YOU DON'T THINK STUDYING IS IMPORTANT, YOU ARE NOT PREPARING FOR THE WORLD! (Brenda A. Ysaguirre)


Today's Word "providential"
providential \prov-uh-DEN(T)-shuhl\ (adjective) - 1 : Of or resulting from divine direction or superintendence. 2 : Occurring through or as if through divine intervention; peculiarly fortunate or appropriate. "It's a prophecy, a plain, providential sign to us. We will rebuild the walls of Zion and enlarge our borders. The people will rally to us in our distress." -- Charles Monroe Sheldon, 'Howard Chase, Red Hill, Kansas' Providential derives from Latin providentia, from providens, provident-, present participle of providere, literally, "to see ahead," from pro-, "forward" + videre, "to see."

Wednesday, July 16, 2008

EL ALCOHOL Y LA JUVENTUD



Alcoholism May Be Rooted In Teen Years
DURHAM, N.C. (UPI) -- U.S. scientists suggest heavy drinking in adulthood may be traced to teen drinking experiences. The study, published in Alcoholism: Clinical and Experimental Research, found rats that demonstrated a "taste" for alcohol after only three nights of drinking were very likely to be the biggest drinkers after longer-term exposure. "We can cautiously extrapolate from rodents to humans. The findings suggest that early 'big drinkers' are the people who should be targeted for alcoholism-prevention efforts," first author Nicole L. Schramm-Sapyta of Duke University School of Medicine says in a statement. "Drinking patterns in adolescents may be set after only a few exposures to alcohol." The studies in rats also measured drinking right after travel through an elevated maze -- a way to raise anxiety levels and stress-related hormone levels. The rats were also tested for drinking after scientists observed their preference for new objects and for exploring a new place. The results showed stress and novelty seeking were not related to the drinking outcomes in rats. "This suggests that there are other traits that scientists should be looking for, that are related to the early experiences of drinking," Schramm-Sapyta says.


Copyright 2008 by United Press International

Tuesday, July 15, 2008

STUDENTS, PLEASE DRINK MILK and EAT FISH!!



Lack of Vitamin D Linked to Depression
AMSTERDAM, Netherlands (UPI) -- Older adults with low blood levels of vitamin D may be at higher risk for depression, Dutch researchers found. The study, published in the Archives of General Psychiatry, also linked depression to high blood levels of a hormone secreted by the parathyroid glands. The study suggested low blood vitamin D levels and high parathyroid hormone levels can both be treated with higher dietary intake of vitamin D and increased sunlight exposure. Study leader Dr. Witte Hoogendijk of the Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam measured blood levels of vitamin D and parathyroid hormone and assessed symptoms of depression among 1,282 community residents age 65 to 95. Of those individuals, 26 had a diagnosis of major depressive disorder, 169 had minor depression and 1,087 were not depressed. The average blood vitamin D level was 21 nanograms per milliliter and the average parathyroid hormone level was 3.6 picograms per milliliter. Blood vitamin D levels were 14 percent lower in individuals with major and minor depression compared with non-depressed participants. In addition, parathyroid hormone thyroid levels were an average of 5 percent higher in those with minor depression and 33 percent higher in those with major depressive disorder than in those who were not depressed. Copyright 2008 by United Press International

Monday, July 14, 2008

CANADA - NOT ALL THAT A CHILD'S WORLD SHOULD BE



80,000 Ontario youth play 'choking game'
TORONTO (UPI) -- Nearly 80,000 Ontario teens in grades seven to 12 report participating in the "choking game," or getting high through strangling, a survey indicated. The 2007 Ontario Student Drug Use and Health Survey revealed approximately 7 percent of Ontario junior high and high school students reported participating in the thrill-seeking activity, which involves self-asphyxiation or having been choked by someone else on purpose. The report, released by the Center for Addiction and Mental Health, said 3 percent, or 35,000 students, report a suicide attempt in the past year. About one in 10 students rated their mental health as poor, with females more likely to do so than males --16 percent vs. 7 percent. About 9 percent of students may have a video gaming problem -- indicated by symptoms such as loss of control, withdrawal and disruption to family or school -- with males significantly more likely than females to indicate this problem, 16 percent vs. 3 percent. Thirty-one percent of students report symptoms of depression, anxiety or social dysfunction. About 21 percent of students visited a mental health professional at least once during the past year, the report said.


Copyright 2008 by United Press International

Sunday, July 13, 2008

DID YOU KNOW THAT PLAYING VIDEO GAMES IS GOOD FOR YOU??


Active video games may help spur exercise
INDIANAPOLIS (UPI) -- Active video games appear helpful in encouraging youth to exercise, researchers at the American College of Sports Medicine in Indianapolis said. One study examined energy expenditure for active video games compared to sedentary games to see just how much more exercise 17 children about age 11 get when playing systems like the Wii. Gregory Brown and his team found that Wii Boxing, Wii Tennis and Dance Dance Revolution burned two to three times as many calories as traditional hand-held games. Researcher Viki Penpraze conducted a similar study, comparing two active games to a hand-held game and simply watching a DVD. Participants included 13 children, all around age 10. During Dance Mat Mania and Eye-Toy Boxing, players simulate actual boxers. The study found the counts of total movements per minutes were more than four times those of the DVD and hand-held game activities. However, a third study from The Netherlands found that perhaps not all active games meet recommended oxygen consumption and energy expenditure. The research team studied six gaming systems: Dance Dance Revolution, Wii Tennis, Eye-Toy Beach Volleyball, Xerbike, Lasersquash and Apartgame. They found Wii Tennis and Eye-Toy Beach Volleyball did not achieve the level of energy output recommended for children by Dutch health and fitness experts.


Copyright 2008 by United Press International

Saturday, July 12, 2008

School pupil speech testing urged

John Bercow was asked by ministers to carry out his review

By Hannah Richardson

Education reporter, BBC News


All children should be assessed for speech problems at the start of primary and secondary school, a report says.
The government-commissioned Bercow review of speech and language services says improving communication skills is key to raising educational standards.
Up to half the children in some areas of England have significant problems, but many have to fight for support.
Ministers accepted the points raised by the review and announced a £40m package for the training of early years staff.
A further £12m will be spent on implementation and a plan would be published in the autumn, says the government's response.
Conservative MP John Bercow's review of services for children and young people with speech, language and communication needs suggests about 40,000 children, or 7%, are starting primary school in England each year with significant difficulties with speech and or language.
But the rates are much higher in areas of social deprivation, with up to 50% having speech and language skills lower than expected for their age, the report says.

Without the help they need these children will do worse at school, could develop emotional and behavioural problems and may descend into criminality, it argues.
But Mr Bercow said families faced a "postcode lottery" of provision and shortages of speech experts in most areas of the country.
He said communication skills that were essential to life were not being prioritised in schools, especially in the early years.
"This is severely hampering children's ability to develop the necessary life skills to participate in and contribute to society when they get older," he added.
'Light touch'
Experts argue, however, that with early intervention and the right support most communication problems can be overcome.
Some areas already carry out comprehensive assessments of children at key points in their educational career, but many do not. This leaves an incomplete picture of what is needed.
Mr Bercow wants to see a "light touch method" of early assessment to ensure that no child with problems slips through the net.
Ministers accepted that more surveillance and monitoring of children's language skills were needed, but suggested extra training of early years staff would enable them to better pick up language problems.
Health visitors might also be involved in more language development checks.
Mr Bercow also said Sir Jim Rose should be asked to see how a speech and language focus could be put into primary schools as part of his review of the primary curriculum.
Children's secretary Ed Balls said it was clear that local services needed to improve and that he was convinced improvements could now be made.
"I want to ensure that all children are supported to communicate whether they are severely impaired or because they simply need help to expand their vocabulary," he added.
The report also makes recommendations on how services best be provided.
It finds that there is a lack of strategic planning and oversight of what is needed in many local areas.


This should be better organised, so it suggests a named person should have the responsibility for commissioning communication provision in each local area.
It also calls for a communication champion or tsar, charged with driving things forward, to be appointed and a communication council be established to develop over-arching policy and ensure the implementation of the review.
And there should be a significant national campaign on the issue building up to a national year of speech, language and communication.
"It is part of saying this issue has been ignored for too long and it needs to be given proper priority," Mr Bercow said.
He also says a series of government-backed pathfinders should be set up to assess local need and decide how best it can be provided.
Virginia Beardshaw, chief executive of communication charity ICAN, said implementing the review's recommendations would bring about a step change in speech, language and communication, of immense benefit to children and families.
Kamini Gadhok, chief executive of the Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists, said communication needs were not well understood and parents should not have to fight the same battles every year to get support their children need.
NUT general secretary Christine Blower said: "Teachers have consistently argued that speaking and listening as well as phonics should be part of a range of strategies to tackle children's early learning needs."
Clare Tickell, chief executive of children's charity NCH, said: "There is a real need to increase the support these children receive, as soon as possible after their difficulties have been identified."

Friday, July 11, 2008

VOCABULARY WORD NO. 37

Today's Word "perspicacity"
perspicacity \pur-spuh-KAS-uh-tee\ (noun) - Clearness of understanding or insight; penetration, discernment. "Such a horse gives its rider discernment and perspicacity, if not clairvoyance. It will save you from being surprised by your enemies." -- Sudhin N. Ghose, 'Folk Tales and Fairy Stories from India' Perspicacity comes from Latin perspicax, perspicac-, "sharp-sighted," from perspicere, "to look through," from per, "through" + specere, "to look."

Thursday, July 10, 2008

VOCABULARY WORD NO. 36

Today's Word "edacious"
edacious \i-DAY-shus\ (adjective) - Given to eating; voracious; devouring. "Occasionally the road must be set back, and once the lighthouse was moved back from the cliffs, eaten away by the edacious tooth of the sea." -- Henry White Warren, 'Among The Forces' Edacious is from Latin edax, edac-, gluttonous, consuming, from edo, edere, to eat.

Wednesday, July 9, 2008

VOCABULARY WORD NO. 35

Today's Word "palimpsest"
palimpsest \PAL-imp-sest\ (noun) - 1 : A manuscript, usually of papyrus or parchment, on which more than one text has been written with the earlier writing incompletely erased and still visible. 2 : An object or place whose older layers or aspects are apparent beneath its surface. "A palimpsest obscures what lies beneath. To build Pakistan it was necessary to cover up Indian history, to deny that Indian centuries lay just beneath..." -- Salman Rushdie, 'Shame, a novel' Palimpsest is from Latin palimpsestus, from Greek palimpsestos, "scraped or rubbed again," from palin, "again" + psen, "to rub (away)."

Tuesday, July 8, 2008

ATTENTION ALL ADULTS WHO ARE THINKING ABOUT THEIR EDUCATION



THE COROZAL COMMUNITY COLLEGE ACE IS NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR PERSONS WHO WISH TO ATTEND HIGH SCHOOL BUT WORK IN THE DAY TIME.


OUR EVENING PROGRAMME IS DESIGNED WITH YOU IN MIND. COME IN AND VISIT US ON THE CCC CAMPUS BETWEEN THE HOURS OF 1P.M. TO 9P.M. FROM MONDAY TO THURSDAY AND ON FRIDAY BETWEEN THE HOURS OF 8:00 A.M. TO 3:30P.M.


OUR THREE YEAR HIGH SCHOOL EQUIVALENCY PROGRAMME HAS BROUGHT SUCCESS TO MANY OF THE STUDENTS WHO HAVE GRADUATED FROM CCC ACE AND CJC ACE.


CALL US TODAY AT 422- 3806 OR 607-8315. WE ARE READY TO ANSWER ALL YOUR QUESTIONS. WE LOOK FORWARD TO SEEING OR HEARING FROM YOU.


Brenda A. Ysaguirre

Director, CCC ACE and CJC ACE


Monday, July 7, 2008

A SPECIAL MESSAGE TO THE STUDENTS IN THE PED PROGRAMME

Teachers are the foundation on which the children of a nation depend for their knowledge and success. ( Brenda A. Ysaguirre)

CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL THE STUDENTS IN THE PED PROGRAMME AT CJC ACE FOR COMPLETING THEIR THREE YEARS OF STUDIES HERE. IT HAS BEEN AN HONOUR WORKING WITH YOU ALL AND I WISH YOU WELL AS YOU GO BACK INTO THE CLASSROOM IN SEPTEMBER WITH YOUR NEW DEGREES. YOUR DEDICATION TO YOUR STUDIES PROVED THAT YOU ARE ABLE TO DO WELL IF YOU ARE MOTIVATED.

GOOD LUCK AND REMEMBER THAT YOUR ALMA MATER EXPECTS YOU TO COME BACK AND VISIT, CO-OPERATE AND DONATE TO IT'S GROWTH!

Brenda A. Ysaguirre
Director, CCC & CJC ACE

Sunday, July 6, 2008

CCCACE AND CJC ACE APPLICATIONS ARE OPEN



IT IS THE TIME OF THE YEAR WHEN THE WORLD GETS READY FOR SCHOOL ONCE MORE. AT THIS TIME THE COROZAL COMMUNITY COLLEGE AND THE COROZAL JUNIOR COLLEGE - ADULT AND CONTINUING EDUCATION DIVISION ARE ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FROM PERSONS WHO WISH TO STUDY AT THIS FINE INSTITUTION.


KINDLY CALL US AT 422- 3806 OR 607-8315 TO FIND OUT MORE ABOUT OUR PROGRAMMES.


OUR OFFICE IS OPEN FROM 1P.M. UNTIL 9P.M. MONDAY TO THURSDAY AND FROM 8:00A.M. TO 3:30P.M. ON FRIDAYS.


COME IN AND ASK FOR YOUR APPLICATION FORM.


REMEMBER: IT IS NEVER TO LATE TO SAY "I CAN" MAKE A DIFFERENCE IN MY LIFE DECISIONS.


SCHOOL WILL BEGIN ON AUGUST 25, 2008


THIS IS THE PLACE FOR YOU IF YOU ARE "IN PURSUIT OF EXCELLENCE!"


Saturday, July 5, 2008

VOCABULARY WORD NO. 34



Today's Word "sardonic"
sardonic \sar-DON-ik\ (adjective) - Scornful, mocking; disdainfully humorous. "The young man stood looking down at her with sardonic contempt, a cowed self-conscious look on his thick, pale face." -- D.H. Lawrence, 'Women in Love' Sardonic comes from French sardonique, from Latin sardonius, from Greek sardonios, sardanios, "derisive."

Friday, July 4, 2008

EXITOS, MAESTROS DE COROZAL, BELICE.



The Corozal Junior College Day and Evening Division offer Associate Degree in Primary Education to teachers who wish to get certified or students who wish to become teachers.

This programme is sanctioned by the Government of Belize and in the Day Division where it is a full time programme of studies it should take two years and three summers. In the Evening Division it takes three years and four summers.

Last year saw the first group CJC Day Division trained teaches finishing the programme. This year CJC ACE is proud to announce that it has a group of trained teachers who have now finished the course.

To those students I would like to extend my heart-felt congratulations for their hard work and dedication in taking their educational level one step higher. Your alma mater is proud of you. Keep up the hard work as you go back into the classrooms to practice what you have learnt.

It was a pleasure getting the programme on line for you and I am sure we will keep in touch. My office, home and heart is open to you.

EXITOS MAESTROS! EL FUTURO LOS ESPERE.


Brenda A. Ysaguirre

Director CJC ACE

Thursday, July 3, 2008

CCC BAND ON ROAD TO GREAT THINGS



After surprising the crowd that attended Band Fest 2008, the Corozal Community College Band has now moved on to greater things. Two weeks ago they attended Festival de Luna Llena in Chetumal, Q. Roo, Mexico. This multi-talented group of singers, dancers and band members showed the public that there is a lot of good in a people and youths, at that, who want to keep away from crime by doing things that are fulfilling.
They are now practising for a trip to Puebla, Mexico later next month!
CCC has come a long way, baby. There is no stopping us now!
To the public at large: IF THERE IS ANYONE OUT THERE WHO CAN DONATE TO THIS SCHOOL BAND, IT WOULD BE HIGLY APPRECIATED. THEY NEED TO PURCHASE THEIR OWN INSTRUMENTS AS MOST OF THE ONES THEY ARE USING ARE BORROWED.
ANY AND ALL DONATIONS SHOULD BE MADE TO:
COROZAL COMMUNITY COLLEGE
FOR CCC BAND
IN RESPONSE TO BRENDA A. YSAGUIRRE CCC -CJC BLOG
Thank you in advance.

Wednesday, July 2, 2008

HONEYBEES, RUBBER BANDS AND WOMEN AT THE EXCHANGE BUFFET!



How do honeybees navigate?
Honeybees navigate using the sun as a compass, even when it is hidden behind clouds - they find it via the polarization of ultraviolet light from areas of blue sky.

Who made the first rubber bands?
Rubber bands were first made by Perry and Co. of London in 1845.

Could women eat at the Exchange Buffet?
Only men were allowed to eat at the first self-service restaurant, the Exchange Buffet in New York, opened in 1885. Customers ate standing up.

Tuesday, July 1, 2008

ENFERMEDADES SEXUALES Y LA JUVENTUD



CDC: 1-in-4 U.S. teenage girls has STD
CHICAGO (UPI) -- More than one-quarter of U.S. teen girls -- 3.2 million people -- have a sexually transmitted disease, a Centers for Disease Control and Prevention study says. The study finds 26 percent of women age 14 to 19 infected with at least one of the most common sexually transmitted diseases such as human papillomavirus, chlamydia, herpes simplex virus and trichomoniasis. The study, presented Tuesday at the National STD Prevention Conference in Chicago, is the first to examine the combined national prevalence of common STDs among adolescent women in the United States. Study leader Dr. Sara Forhan also finds nearly half of the young African-American women are infected with an STD, compared to 20 percent of young white women. Using data based on the 2003 to 2004 National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey, the study finds the two most common STDs overall are human papillomavirus at 18 percent and chlamydia at 4 percent. The CDC recommends annual chlamydia screening for sexually active women under age 25 and that girls and women between the ages of 11 and 26 should be fully vaccinated against HPV. Copyright 2008 by United Press International