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Press and Journal
19-05-2025
- Business
- Press and Journal
ISA Nursery joins Aberdeen City Council funded hours scheme with enhanced "Encore!" programme
The International School Aberdeen (ISA) has unveiled details about its nursery joining the Aberdeen City Council's funded hours scheme, set to begin in August 2025. This initiative is a key component of 'ISA Nursery Encore!', an expansion of the school's preschool provision under its wider 'Encore!' extended hours programme. Some Press and Journal online content is funded by outside parties. The revenue from this helps to sustain our independent news gathering. You will always know if you are reading paid-for material as it will be clearly labelled as 'Partnership' on the site and on social media channels. This can take two different forms. This means the content has been paid for and produced by the named advertiser. This means the content has been paid for and approved by the named advertiser but written and edited by our own commercial content team. The ISA Nursery is situated in a modern, purpose-built area of the school campus near Cults with full access to wider school facilities. Children benefit from direct access to a large, enclosed outdoor play area, promoting active learning and exploration, and a bright indoor space where creativity and imagination are nurtured through child-led activities. Staff play a crucial role in this, skilfully guiding children to learn through play and enabling them to explore and develop. The quality of the nursery is reflected in parental feedback. One parent commented, 'The staff are all friendly and personable. They truly care about the children and it shows. They are wonderful at keeping parents informed of what is going on in preschool. The facility is outstanding, especially the garden. My child truly loves going to school at ISA preschool'. From August 2025, ISA will partner with Aberdeen City Council to offer 1,140 hours of Early Learning and Childcare (ELC) funded provision for children aged three to five. These funded hours are available during term time, Monday to Friday, from 8am to 2:10pm, and will include lunch for the children. ISA will offer families three distinct programme tiers to cater to varying needs: The school emphasises that it will retain its flexibility with three, four, and five-day attendance options available for families. Andrea Taylor, head of preschool at ISA, commented on the new developments: 'At ISA, we understand that every family's schedule is different. Our Encore! programme is giving families flexibility while allowing children to continue to learn and have fun in a familiar, supportive environment.' This expanded offering aims to provide an enriching, nurturing, and creative environment for ISA's youngest learners, giving parents flexible and affordable high-quality early years education and care. The team at ISA are happy to arrange visits for any interested families. To arrange a visit or for further details on fees for 'Encore!' and 'Encore+' options, families are encouraged to contact the ISA admissions office at admissions@
CBS News
11-05-2025
- CBS News
Oakland residents outraged over illegal dumping by Tesla Cybertruck driver
Illegal dumping continues to plague Oakland, costing the city millions of dollars each year. The latest incident — involving a Tesla Cybertruck — has left residents angry and demanding stronger consequences. Andrea Taylor was driving home Thursday evening around 5:45 p.m. when she witnessed a man dumping construction debris from the back of a Cybertruck on Campbell Street, near 24th Street and just a block and a half from Raimondi Park. "My initial reaction, frankly, was just disappointment, and then anger and frustration," said Taylor, who lives in the neighborhood. She immediately began filming the incident with her phone, capturing footage of the man standing on the back of the truck. In the video, Taylor can be heard calling out the man: "Dumping in Oakland, that's so [expletive], bro." Taylor said what stood out most was the type of vehicle involved. The license plate was linked to a 2025 Tesla Cybertruck. "If they can afford that vehicle, they can afford to go to the dump," she said. Another witness driving by also recorded the illegal dumping. Oakland residents are outraged after a Tesla Cybertruck driver was caught on camera dumping construction material. Andrea Taylor "He was pulling, what I saw specifically was this thing," Taylor recalled, pointing at a large wooden plank. Most of the trash left behind appeared to be leftover hardwood flooring. Illegal dumping has long been an issue in West Oakland. Much of Campbell Street is lined with discarded mattresses, couches, tires, and construction debris. "It just shows a level of entitlement and disrespect to every person here," said Duy Tran, a manager at the nearby Max's Gym. City spokesperson Sean Maher confirmed that the Environmental Enforcement Team is investigating. Taylor reported both the license plate and vehicle identification number (VIN) to the city. The City of Oakland even posted a photo from Taylor's video on its official Facebook page, urging residents to record and report any illegal dumping activity. "He doesn't think twice about it. He doesn't feel like he's doing anything wrong. Broad daylight, all of that," said Suzette Bradley, a Max's Gym member who frequently sees trash pileups in the neighborhood. According to the latest available city data, in fiscal year 2021–2022, Oakland Public Works crews collected about 17,000 tons of illegally dumped trash — the equivalent of 34 million pounds. In 2023 alone, the city issued at least 405 citations for illegal dumping, 42 of which were based on camera footage. "That's ridiculous. It's disheartening to see. Do the right thing. Take care of your own garbage," said Tran. The fine for a first illegal dumping offense in Oakland can be up to $750, but residents argue that monetary penalties aren't enough. Taylor and her neighbors are calling for stricter penalties, including mandatory community service for offenders. "What we want is behavior change. And to me, engaging in that sort of thing would be a better push in that direction," Taylor said. The City of Oakland reminds residents that they're entitled to at least one free bulky waste pickup per year — and in some cases, two — regardless of whether they rent or own. It's a free service. Appointments can be made by calling Waste Management.
Buzz Feed
23-04-2025
- Buzz Feed
7 Beauty Essentials Flight Attendants Always Travel With
You don't have to be a frequent flyer to know how unkind travel can be on your beauty routine. When contemplating solutions for looking our best while traveling, we figured flight attendants would be the most qualified sources. Whether they focused on combating dehydrating cabin air, long hours of work or changing climates, the crew members we spoke to opened up their suitcases to reveal the following list of beauty products and tips in the list ahead. Purchase and pack flight attendant-approved essentials like an antioxidant-filled facial mist, a cult-favorite setting powder, and a classic healing ointment that you might already have in your bathroom cabinet. 1. A popular healing ointment Target Andrea Taylor, a flight attendant with Frontier Airlines, told us that she always carries a tube of Aquaphor wherever she flies. "Whenever I feel as though my lips are becoming dry, I squeeze a little on the tip of my finger and dab it on my lips and, honestly, it makes them look and feel so much better than any gloss I've ever used," she said. This cult-favorite healing ointment is formulated with more than just petroleum to help nourish chapped lips and heal compromised skin. It also combines the deeply hydrating emollient lanolin with glycerin and provitamin B5, both of which act as humectants to draw moisture into the skin and prevent it from escaping. Get it from Amazon for $12.97. 2. A refreshing antioxidant facial mist Sephora Rather than masks, Taylor personally recommends facial sprays for a refreshing pick-me-up and dose of mid-flight moisture for skin. We are big fans of the Caudalíe grape water mist, a rich source of antioxidants to protect skin from environmental stressors while also soothing and hydrating. Plus, it comes in a TSA-approved mini size, perfect for your carry-on. Get it from Sephora for $12+ (available in two sizes). 3. A vitamin-rich skin oil Amazon According to Ciornenchi, Bio-Oil does "miracles for the skin," especially on the body. This popular and deeply nourishing skincare oil may be best known for reducing the appearance of scars and stretch marks, but the formula is also a great source of vitamins and botanical extracts that can help heal skin, maintain proper skin barrier function and neutralize free radicals that are responsible for damage to the skin's cellular structures. Get it from Amazon for $10.26+ (available in two sizes). 4. A mini flawless finish setting powder Sephora "I have very oily skin and working on the plane makes my skin produce more oils, so I [always] keep my Charlotte Tilbury pressed powder on me so I can touch up," Taylor said. Available in a travel-perfect mini size, this flawless finish setting powder is made using micro-fine light-reflecting powders that blur imperfections and feel silky on the skin. The never-crease formula is also infused with rose wax and almond oil to hydrate and soften skin. You can grab this powder in four shades. Get it from Sephora for $28+ (available in two sizes, including a refill option, and four shades). 5. A hair and body fragrance mist Sephora Taylor said that she always flies with fragranced body oils or perfumes because working countless hours on an aircraft can make anyone feel unclean. The Sol de Janeiro hair and body mist in the scent 62 is Taylor's current fragrance of choice to help her feel fresh before and after flying. According to her, this gourmand scent — it's slightly nutty with notes of vanilla — always gets compliments from passengers whenever she walks up and down the aisle. Get it from Sephora for $25+ (available in two sizes). 6. A satin heatless curling rod Amazon One of Taylor's in-flight beauty tips for passengers is a heatless curling rod that you might have seen on TikTok. "I always use one on my layover," she said. This satin-covered heatless curling tool creates fluffy, long-lasting blowout-style curls without the damage of a curling iron, and all in the time it takes you to reach your travel destination. This set by Kitsch comes with two matching satin scrunchies that keep your hair in place and are comfortable to rest your head on. Get it from Amazon for $15.96+ (available in 14 colors). 7. A reparative ceramide hand cream Amazon "Flying really dries out your skin and I find my hands get really dry," Drillsma said. She said CeraVe's reparative hand cream"brings her skin back to life and absorbs quickly." Like all of CeraVe's dermatologist-adored products, this non-greasy hand cream contains hydrating hyaluronic acid, a powerful humectant that draws moisture into the skin, and three essential ceramides, the so-called building blocks needed to maintain a healthy skin barrier. Get it from Amazon for $10.47.
