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Understand client objectives and goals
Listening to the client is fundamental to understanding their objectives and goals. We want our clients to succeed at their mission.
Strive for a positive relationship between all involved parties which include the client, project consultants, the contractor, the community and regulatory agencies.
Constraints are opportunities
Budgets, schedules, codes, site conditions are opportunities that lead to design solutions.
Each project is unique
Take time to understand the unique challenges and root problems of a project and its site before beginning the design process; and when the design process begins, explore and compare alternative ideas.
Develop a concept
The heart of the early design process is generating a strong concept that addresses all the factors while highlighting the most important ones. By generating a strong concept, we create a critical framework for the entire project.
Design buildings to be efficient
Buildings that are efficient in their use of materials and energy are cost effective and protect natural resources.
Design buildings that last
Buildings can transcend current styles and trends when they are well crafted and attention is given to details. Buildings that are well built are more durable and require less maintenance.
Make positive contributions to the community
Thoughtfully designed buildings have a positive impact on individuals, families, businesses, the community and the environment.
Armin Quilici built his nearly 20-year career in both Seattle and Portland designing residential, mixed use, commercial and retail projects. He is licensed in Oregon and Washington and is LEED BD+C accredited. He served as designer and project architect on university campus buildings with complex programmatic requirements, and as a lead designer on a number of prominent, award-winning mixed-use urban infill projects around Portland. He was also design lead on the historic renovation and tenant improvement for Joint Editorial, a division of Wieden + Kennedy. Armin is a Portland native and graduate of University of Washington's under graduate and graduate architecture programs.
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Typical yield analysis, zoning study and massing imagery utilized by STARBOARD to support rezoning of property.
Zoning Specialists
STARBOARD has extensive experience rezoning property so that a client's property is subject to less political risk, is entitled for its highest and best use and is positioned to take advantage of market driven development opportunities. STARBOARD principals have rezoned over 10,000 acres in Front Range communities, with special expertise in the City of Denver where STARBOARD has rezoned more Denver property than anyone. STARBOARD also has zoning experience in Centennial, Lakewood Douglas County, Parker, Commerce City, Thornton and Aurora.
In 2016 STARBOARD worked with the property owner, neighbors and elected officials to successfully rezone property at 12th & Perry St. to take advantage of its adjacency to the W Line light rail station and achieve its highest and best use.

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In order for project:IDWIL's concept to really be validated, I had to do something that felt "risky." The results were better/more than I could have ever asked for.
It seems obvious now, but the actual current version of IDWIL needed to be put in front of the types of people who would actually be using it. The thing that holds a person like me back from doing this earlier is that it can be hard to stop - no matter where you are in development - and have people critique. In the back of your head, there is always "something else that needs to be done...and then it'll be ready."
Thanks to book's like "The Lean Startup" and "The Art of the Start," I was inspired to suck it up and get some eyes on this thing. But enough about me and my problems - this post is about an amazing support system that has developed - the faculty and students in the marketing and the multimedia departments of Parkway South High School - specifically, educators Xanthe Meyer and Greg Schuermeyer.
These faculty and students welcomed me, and I couldn't have felt more at home. They were attentive and cordial as I quickly explained that I needed a website to be reviewed for about 15-20 minutes, and then a survey would ask them some questions about their experience.
Once they were done, I explained the purpose of IDWIL, how some of the marketing concepts that they were learning applied in this 'real-world' example, and then a little Q&A. To help pull out some honest feedback, the instructor elicited feedback while I was out of the room. Some of the responses are below.
One would think that "boring" would be a hit to my pride, but I understood what they were talking about. This focus group was intent on finding out how high school students would relate to the content and concept, so visual design of the site wasn't really anything that I was too worried about.
The best feedback came from a discussion on value and pricing - of course high school students had no interest in paying for access to IDWIL, but when asked whether they thought that it was something that the school should buy and make available to them, there was a resounding "YES!" Knowing that they 'got' my idea and that they had a desire to use it was a pretty amazing feeling.


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READING, ENGLAND – APRIL 06: Jay Rodriguez of Southampton scores the opening goal during the Barclays Premier League match between Reading and Southampton at the Madejski Stadium on April 6, 2013 in Reading, England. (Photo by Ian Walton/Getty Images)
Three things we learned from Seattle-Real Salt Lake
The game in 200 words (or less): Nick Rimando stood on his head in an outstanding 7-save performance that will be the last of his incredible career, as a fine near post header from Gustav Svensson and a late marker from Nicolas Lodeiro sent Seattle Sounders to the Western Conference Final with a 2-0 win in Washington on Wednesday.
[ MORE: Live scores, box scores, stats ]
Real Salt Lake had a strong first half, with attacking life sprung from Jefferson Savarino, but the hosts had more dangerous chances and took control of the match in the second 45 through relentless Jordan Morris and visionary midfielder Lodeiro. Svensson scored off a set piece and Lodeiro deservedly joined the scoring at the end of a Man of the Match performance before RSL's Everton Luiz was shown a straight red for an awful two-footed tackle.
Three things we learned
1. Playoffs make unlikely heroes — It was going to take something special for Seattle to beat Rimando, and Gustav Svensson got the better of Kyle Beckerman to turn Lodeiro's near post corner kick past the wrong-footed keeper. Brian Schmetzer's teams have never lost a home playoff game, and that record stands thanks to Svensson's noggin. It was the Swede's 14th goal in 367 career matches.
2. Morris, Lodeiro lead determined Sounders — Morris, the MLS Comeback Player of the Year, has a first-class engine with a motor to match, and his on-field wisdom and improvement on both wings has made him a terror in MLS. Combine that with the vision of Lodeiro and there was a feeling of inevitability once the match reached halftime with zeroes on the scoreboard.
Lodeiro's goal to make it 2-0, off a fine set-up from Raul Ruidiaz, was a sweet finish and a deserved marker. Look out, Los Angeles.
3. Rimando's final game finds him in fine feather– The "Wall of the Wasatch" made a pair of very good saves in the first 15 minutes, the second causing him serious shoulder discomfort. He was needed again at halftime as Raul Ruidiaz raced onto an inch-perfect Lodeiro cross in the 43rd minute. After Nedum Onuoha blocked a shot with his face early in the second half, Rimando saved his teammate an own goal moments later. He made a flying 61st minute save to keep it 0-0, and made another terrific stop in the 86th minute to deny Victor Rodriguez with his seventh save of the night.
Twenty-two times capped by the USMNT, he played over 500 times for Major League Soccer teams and was very good on his final bow. He spoke to FS1 on the field after the game:
"I enjoyed everything. I enjoyed my 20 years and being here with family, it's not the way we wanted to go. It's a tough thing to swallow. It's hard to put in words. I gave so much to the sport. To see it go, I'm just grateful you know, for everything it's given me. It's tough to lose like this. We'll see what happens next."
Man of the Match: Lodeiro — The 60-times capped Uruguay was lively from Moment No. 1 and will give Seattle hope against any remaining opponent.
NYCFC boss Torrent hints at coaching change after playoff exit
A crushing defeat to Toronto FC may've signaled the end of the Domenec Torrent era at New York City FC.
The Eastern Conference's No. 1 seed was statistically the better team on Wednesday at Citi Field, but Torrent's saw horrid errors from two players contribute to a 2-1 loss.
[ MORE: NYCFC 1-2 Toronto FC ]
Torrent worked under Pep Guardiola at Barcelona, Bayern Munich, and Man City before taking the reins for the Bronx-based City, and led NYCFC to the East's top seed and the second-highest performing offense in MLS. He finished second to Bob Bradley in the MLS Coach of the Year vote.
The defense wasn't bad, either, but errors from Maxime Chanot and Ronald Matarrita opened the door for TFC on Wednesday.
Sport Business' Bob Williams reports that Torrent was pretty blunt with the media following the loss, saying at one point, "NYCFC are ready for another coach, don't worry."
Three things we learned from NYCFC-Toronto FC
The game in 200 words (or less): The Eastern Conference's No. 1 seed is gone from the MLS Cup Playoffs, and has no one to blame but itself.
The hosts took too long to get going at their temporary home of Citi Field — home of baseball's New York Mets — and needed a strong first half from goalkeeper Sean Johnson to stay in the game before bowing out via two school child errors. The play overall was as haphazard as the baseball screen obstructed the TV cameras for most of the match, so it felt oddly fitting that Toronto's appearances on the scoreboard came via elementary errors.
[ MORE: Live scores, box scores, stats ]
At the other end, well-traveled French-American backstop Quentin Westberg took over with an outstanding save on Maxi Moralez and another on Ronald Matarrita (an offside chance, alas). Alexandru Mitrita blew a 1v1 chance around the hour mark, but NYC found its breakthrough via Ismael Tajouri-Shradi. The Libyan forward lashed a back post offering from MLS assist leader Moralez home with just over 20 minutes to play. But Matarrita made an absolutely comical slide tackle on Richie Laryea in the box, and Pozuelo stepped to the line and put TFC in another conference final.
Three things we learned
1. Pozuelo punishes rusty hosts: NYCFC got a little too cute in dealing with a wild and unexpected lash into the box from Auro Jr., the message hailed by a series of popped-up headers not heard by City goalkeeper Sean Johnson (who to that point had been spectacular).
Maxime Chanot tried a header back to his keeper. It wasn't a good one and Johnson declined to rush out for it. The one player City wouldn't have wanted to run onto the mistake was former Swansea City man Pozuelo, who scored his 13th goal to go with eight assists in his first campaign with the Reds. He'd add his 14th when NYCFC made another terrible error, Laryea chopped down by Matarrita.
2. Savvy Toronto meets NYCFC plan head-on, but City regroups: Calmer on the ball and quick to reload, TFC was not bothered by the narrow pitch at Citi Field. The Reds were happy to play the ball all the way back to Quentin Westberg, but also more adept and desperate in 50-50 battles at the heart of the action. The second half, however, saw less crispness and tenacity from the Reds as NYCFC launched forward in desperation and NYC might've pulled out the win without those two costly errors.
Credit Toronto manager Greg Vanney, who introduced the penalty-winning Laryea late as a massive change from from right back Justin Morrow. Without Jozy Altidore and Omar Gonzalez, however, the Reds got the job done.
3. Johnson the early star, Westberg late: NYCFC veteran goalkeeper Sean Johnson was much busier than his counter part in the first 30 minutes, and only stumbled once when he briefly bobbled Alejandro Pozuelo's unfairly-won free kick. His finest moment came in the 37th, when Tsubasa Endoh backheeled to set up Jonathan Osorio for a vicious shot that Johnson's pushed over the bar. Whereas the star of the first half was all about Johnson, TFC backstop Westberg was oh-so-necessary. The former Troyes and Auxerre goalkeepr made a big stop just after City equalized, and commanded the area as TFC took the win to the house.
Man of the Match: Chris Mavinga — Toronto's Congolese center back was a force in the air and on the ground, putting an end to several big NYCFC chances with positioning and power.
FIFA inviting some non-champions to enlarged Club World Cup
Based on qualification procedures seen by The Associated Press, teams can qualify for FIFA's expanded Club World Cup without having to win a regional competition – even at the expense of some champions.
The FIFA Council on Thursday is set to approve China as host of the inaugural edition of the 24-team club competition in 2021 and review the qualification procedures, people with knowledge of the decision making told AP.
They spoke on condition of anonymity to discuss FIFA's plans ahead of the meeting in Shanghai.
[ MORE: Genk 1-4 Liverpool | Ajax 0-1 Chelsea ]
A document sent to council members seen by the AP shows the outcome of the initial talks between the FIFA administration and the six regional confederations to determine the criteria for securing one of the slots.
The revamped Club World Cup is due to be staged every four years, replacing the current annual format that features the six champions of continental competitions and the host nation's domestic title winner.
But caps on the number of representatives from a single country in the new format raises the prospect of even winners of continental competitions missing out.
With eight slots, Europe will be the best represented continent at the Club World Cup even after rejecting four additional places, helping FIFA drive ticket sales and broadcast revenue.
All the Champions League and Europa League winners from 2018 to 2021 are set to qualify – although that could be dependent on UEFA determining the maximum number of slots per country. Clubs from England and Spain have dominated those competitions in recent years.
Should a team enjoy multiple wins across the competitions, the free slot is due to go to the most recent Champions League runner-up.
Real Madrid won the Champions League in 2018 when Atletico Madrid triumphed in the Europa League. English clubs swept last season's trophies, with Liverpool victorious in the Champions League and Chelsea in the second-tier competition.
While South America will get six slots, only the process for distributing four of them has been settled. They will go to the 2019 and 2020 winners of CONEMBOL's two competitions: The Copa Libertadores and Copa Sudamericana.
The document shows no plan for determining the route to securing the remaining two berths or the limits on national representation.
The three Asian places will to go the winners of the 2019 and 2020 Asian Champions League and the runners-up will have a playoff for the third entry into the Club World Cup group stage.
Saudi Arabian side Al-Hilal will play Urawa Red Diamonds of Japan in this season's final next month.
If the title is defended in 2020, the runners-up from both years will complete Asia's FIFA lineup.
But Asia only wants a maximum of two teams from one country. So, if the winners and runners-up in 2019 and 2020 are all from the same country, the two losing Asian Champions League semifinalists in 2020 would contest a playoff for a route into the global tournament.
The 2021 CONCACAF Champions League finalists will qualify but a process for deciding the third slot was left hanging in the FIFA Council document.
Mexican teams have won all 11 titles since the regional competition was rebooted as the Champions League. Only three of the finals have not been an all-Mexican lineup.
But a cap of two teams per country from this region will exist at the Club World Cup.
[ MORE: Talking CBA, MLS with Chris Wondolowski ]
The simplest qualification will be from Africa, with the places going to the 2021 Champions League finalists and the winner of a playoff between the two semifinalists.
The plan is complicated by a cap on two teams per country.
Oceania is the only one of FIFA's six confederations not guaranteed a place at the Club World Cup. To make one of the eight groups of three, the Oceania Champions League winner will face a playoff against the Chinese champions.
A previous FIFA plan seen by the AP in March proposed the Club World Cup running from June 17 through July 4 in 2021, taking the slot originally set aside for the Confederations Cup competition that is no longer due to be contested.
For some players from Africa and the CONCACAF region it could be a busy summer, with their regional national competitions proposed to start on July 9.
The final two editions of the seven-team annual Club World Cup are being staged in Qatar this December and in December 2020.
More AP soccer: https://apnews.com/Soccer and https://twitter.com/AP-Sports


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By Elaine S Moxon Further to my previous article on my local writers' group 'Prince of Wales Writers on Writing' (PowWow), I would like to share details of our fun and informal literary festival, held each year in Moseley village. This year we have an exciting line-up, packed full of events and talks, expanded to two venues to cater for increased demand.
Saturday 14th September 2013
Moseley Exchange, 149-153 Alcester Rd, Moseley, B13 8JP
'Book Doctor' - Luke Brown, editor/author: half-hour consultations on how to improve your work for submission to agents/publishers. [Must book in advance.]
'Writing for Children' - Karen King, established children's author/magazine contributor: how to create characters and stories children love.
'Writing Flash Fiction' - Lindsay Stanberry-Flynn, author/creative writing tutor: tips on packing punch into restrictions of very short fiction.
'Poetry' - Matt Nunn, experienced poet/co-editor of Nine Arches Press: use of rhythm and imagery to enhance your poetry.
'Self-Publishing' - David Wake, award-winning published playwright: find out what it's about and be guided through the process.
'Kick Start your writing' - Karen King, Falmouth University lecturer of Professional Writing and Illustration/mentor/writer: for anyone struggling with ideas and where to start, both new and established writers.
'Collaborative Writing Workshop' - Heide Goody and Iain Grant, best-selling authors: fun games and activities to develop a story with a partner matched with you in the workshop.
Sunday 15th September 2013
Prince of Wales garden marquee, 118 Alcester Rd, Moseley, B13 8EE
There will be the usual on-stage interviews and discussions, audience participation with question and answer, which is always fun and the chance to network with our speakers and other writers.
- Adam Foulds, multi-award winner; one of Granta's Best Young British Novelists 2013
- M John Harrison, legendary writer of speculative fiction
- Suzi Feay, influential book reviewer and literary prize judge
- Danuta Kean, publishing analyst and cultural commentator
- Stan Nicholls, award winning, million selling author of the 'Orcs' series
- Mark Edwards, bestselling self-published crime writer
- Lucy Luck, literary agent
I'll be there and shall be writing a follow-on article, with feedback from attendees and photos of the weekend. If you love writers/writing/reading come along. I'm sure you will find something of interest.
Further information can be obtained from the website.
By Elaine S Moxon who can be contacted on Twitter @word_seeker or discover more about her work on her blog.


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How to Run Hard/
I am a total wuss when it comes to running hard. I worry about it hurting or getting hurt. I worry that I can't hack it. I worry about not being fast enough, and because I worry I tend to skip the whole thing. I'd rather plod along at an easy pace for every run, safely in my comfort zone, content in the knowledge I'm not doing to experience too much discomfort. On the odd occasion when I do push it a little bit of me always holds back a bit, just in case.
This never used to be the case. I used to love pushing myself, but the ups and downs of the last few years took their toll and I started to doubt myself, deciding it was easier to stay in my comfort zone rather than go all out. Fear is a powerful emotion.
Effective training calls for a mix of efforts - easy runs, tempo runs and hard runs - which work together to help improve endurance and pace. If you're skipping out on one of these elements (because you are a massive wuss) then you're not going to get the most out of your training cycle. That's ok, it's ok to do what's right for you, but if you're not doing something because you are a massive wuss, well then you're holding yourself back.
It's time to stop with the excuses and do the work.
But how do you do that? For me it was an incremental treadmill test. Part of the L3 PT course is learning how to carry out fitness tests, and to learn you've got to do. I was terrified going into class last night knowing I'd be spending the evening pushing myself through max effort tests, especially in front of my very fit peers! But if you want something you sometimes have to boss up and do hard things, and that is exactly what I did. And you know what, it was exactly what I needed. It showed me how much I'd been cheating myself, and reminded me just how good pushing yourself to the limit feels!
It's only once you know your limits that you can know how to push them, and a fitness test can be just the right sort of kick up the butt to get you motivated. The incremental treadmill test is a good one because it's easy to do and it's suitable for someone who runs fairly often.
What You'll Need
It's best to carry out this test on a treadmill because it allows you to increase the speed in a controlled way. You'll also need a HR monitor, and maybe a friend to note down your stats (if you feel like you want to) and to give you some encouragement when things get hard.
What You're Testing
The test is all about finding your ventilatory threshold, or the intensity above which your breathing becomes laboured, although if you're using it to test how hard you can run (like I did), that aspect doesn't matter so much. VT 1 is the point at which you achieve a rate of perceived exertion (RPE) of around 13 (moderately hard) and VT2 is RPE 15 (hard) on the Borg Scale. MAX VT is the point where you can't run another step.
How To Do It
Start out slow and work up gradually, increasing the pace ever 90s until you reach VT1. If a PT is carrying out the test they would record your heart rate with every increment, but if your doing the test yourself you can just record your heart rate when you reach RPE 13 (moderately hard). You should be keeping an eye on it throughout the test because it gives you a good indicator of whether your increments are on point.
Once you've hit VT1 keep upping the pace gradually every 90s until you reach VT2, or RPE 15 (hard). You don't want to up your pace too quickly, so you're only really looking to increase your heart rate by around 5bpm for ever increase, tricky to do but it's worth taking your time. As before, record your heart rate when you hit VT2.
Now for the push to your max - you're looking to hit RPE 20 - your maximal exertion. Keep going with the same gradual increase every 90s until you get to the point you can't do any more. How far you can push will surprise you, and for me this was the point where I realised I could go much harder than I ever thought I could. It was the kick in the butt I needed.
There are lots of cool things you can do with the data you produce from this test around estimating your VO2 Max, but I'm not going to go into that here. For me this test is more about helping you realise how much you can push, rather than applying a metric to your fitness. I found that the structured environment, the monitoring and the encouragement from my classmates really helped me get over my fear of running hard, and sometimes that's just what you need. A little kick in the butt.
Are you a wuss when it comes to pushing yourself? Are you going to try this test? Let me know in the comments below.
Want some inspiration on running faster? Check out this post.
images; Fordtography , shot during The Speed Project
Safety always comes first. If you are new to exercise ensure you seek advice from your GP. Make sure you drink plenty of fluids, wear appropriate clothing and make sure any equipment you use is in good working order. Technique is paramount, and nothing should hurt. Should you experience pain, discomfort, nausea, dizziness, chest pain, shortness of breath etc, STOP and consult your GP.


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Studies Find What Families Want on Vacation
Hilton Hotels has released its annual Hilton Blue Paper, which reveals the findings of two studies that indicate what families want, from food to amenities, while on vacation.
The hotel chain surveyed 1,200 respondents in the U.S. and U.K. in July and conducted 20 focus groups made up of parents and children in November 2011 in New York, Los Angeles, Atlanta, London, and Shanghai to find out what amenities are a priority for parents and children.
Along with dining preferences, the research also found that mothers are the primary vacation planners, most trips are planned within six months of departure, and parents and kids have different resort vacation goals — the children's priority is a pool while the parents consider hotel amenities like the pool in addition to with dining options.
Both parents and children measured a good vacation dining experience as one with quick meals and a variety of choices, like buffets, eaten in a kid-friendly restaurant with a kid-friendly staff.
While parents remain happy to see kid-friendly cuisine like hamburgers and pizza on the menu, more families wish hotels had a wider variety of food options, including healthy choices. Families also want fast service and reservations, which limit the wait time at buffet-style restaurants, and larger tables to accommodate families of more than four. Parents and children also want entertainment options at the table that go beyond crayons and a menu to color on.
The children in the focus group listed kids' buffets and kid-friendly pools as "must haves."
More and more hotels are taking notice. Check out these fantastic fall getaways for your next family trip.
Lauren Mack is the Travel Editor at The Daily Meal. Follow her on Twitter @lmack.


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Why do I have long hair? Because I love the luxurious, feminine aura of dead growth dangling down to my ass? Because I enjoy the charming way it sheds absolutely everywhere and forms a mini rug on the bathrooom floor? Or because I appreciate the fantastic upper body workout gained from detangling it after a shower?
Nope. My hair is long because, quite frankly, I hate getting haircuts.
Mind you, my hair is stick-straight, all one length. Quite possibly the easiest haircut known to humanity, yet everyone who comes near it with scissors manages to screw it up. Uneven layers, chunks that won't stay in a ponytail, whacking off half a foot instead of an inch, you name it.
Last night I finally caved, wandered into a salon, and asked for two inches off to get rid of the split ends. Feeling particularly brave and whimsical, I also asked for long layers to be hacked in while she was at it.
Apparently it's been longer than I thought since my last haircut. After struggling to reach my ends by practically turning herself upside down, the stylish finally asked, "Do you mind standing up for this part?"
I held my breath when I sat down again and let her wield the scissors to make layers in the front of my hair. Wow, that's a lot of hair that just fell to the floor. I resisted the urge to snatch her arm mid-snip, and I let her finish her work.
The process was relatively painless…until she tried to blowdry my hair. Hair as long as mine does not play well with brushes. I have a high pain threshhold, thanks to growing up with three brothers who shared my "let's try it, and wash the blood off at the hose later if we have to" attitude as we grew up and barely survived together, but this stylist was vying for a chance at the title of soliciting the most pain. My hair snarled in the brush, which was predictable, and when a good yank didn't release it, hey, just yank again, only harder!
I shot her a vicious look in the mirror through the curtain of wet, dark hair falling over my face. Since it had the effect of making me closely resemble Samara from The Ring…:
…then the stylist wisely decided to stop tearing my hair from my scalp and find a tad gentler approach.
I left an hour later with a smile on my face, though, because despite her questionable blow drying skills, the stylist managed to give me exactly what I asked for, and even with layers, my hair stays back neatly in a ponytail without annoying pieces springing out. Because what is the point of growing ridiculously long hair, except to always have it pulled back in a ponytail?
*Haircut image courtesy of hairstylelounge.sheknows.com…selected strictly because I love leopard print!*


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The New Morpeth First School Now Open!!
The New Morpeth First School Now Open!!
Welcome to Morpeth First School
I am delighted to extend a warm welcome to you on behalf of the Governing Body and staff at Morpeth First ( Goosehill ) and I hope you enjoy reading our website.
I am very proud to share with you our 'Outstanding' school and the wonderful achievements of our children. The community of Morpeth First School believes in identifying and developing the potential, personal success and uniqueness of every child within a happy, safe and nurturing environment by 'Learning Together and Growing Together.' We value and harness positive partnerships between home, school and the local community and enjoy sharing our good practice with all our supportive stakeholders.
Our curriculum is dynamic and inclusive and learning is 'fun' and exciting! We deliver a creative skills programme which includes a wide range of relevant interactive learning, investigative, artistic and technological activities. We offer termly Collapsed Curriculum Projects such as our recent ' ICT/DT Robots' programme and regularly use visits and visitors to support our teaching and learning eg Forest Schools, Creative Practitioners, Allotment.
We have held the highly regarded Artsmark Gold Award, Healthy Schools, International Schools Award, Food for Life Bronze Award and Gold School Games Mark and Leading Parent Partnership Awards which altogether seek to validate the richness of our curriculum along with the twenty lunchtime and after school clubs which OfSTED deemed 'Outstanding.'
Teaching and Learning is excellent and our children's Achievement and Performance outstanding and well above national averages in all phases. Please enjoy visiting our website. We look forward to welcoming your child to join our Community of Learners.
You are most welcome to visit at anytime.Miss E Reay
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This Weeks Attendance
- Class 1 94.7% 94.7%
- Class 2 95.3% 95.3%
- Class 3 97.8% 97.8%
- Class 4 96.3% 96.3%
- Class 5 97.7% 97.7%
- Class 6 99.0% 99.0%
- Class 7 96.1% 96.1%
- Class 8 97.70% 97.70%
- Class 9 98.3% 98.3%
- Class 10 97.2% 97.2%
School News
Collage Creatures
Class 1 have had great fun this afternoon working together to make collage animals. We listened to each other and gave our own suggestions as we decided what our animal might look like and how it would be made. We had to solve problems and plan what needed to be done...
Smelly goings on!
In Science we have been learning about the five senses: sight, hearing, smell, taste and touch. We talked about what we could hear, see and smell in the classroom. We then became smell detectives! We had seven different smells which we had to say if we liked or...
Oliver only likes chips!
We have been learning about the story of 'Oliver's Vegetables' ready for our harvest celebration. We have been exploring lots of vegetables in different ways and when we discovered that potatoes are used to make chips, we wanted to have a go at making some ourselves!...
Obstacle Course Fun!
We have been working outside to develop our gross motor skills, building obstacle courses to practise climbing over, under and through equipment. We worked together to design our course and used the climbing frame so we could practise jumping and landing. We had lots...
Owl Meet and Greet!
We visited Whitehouse Farm and saw lots of different animals from alpacas to millipedes. We were introduced to Barnaby, the barn owl, and Smokie, the great grey owl. We discovered that they eat mice, rats and chicks. Smokie had a huge wingspan but he was not heavy to...
Scratch It!
Class 6 have been learning how to write algorithms using the program 'Scratch' on the computers and i-pads . They chose their own background and sprites. Their challenge was to make the sprites move and then say something. The next challenge is to debug their program...
Class 10 Maths
In class today we were making 3D shapes with spaghetti and marshmallows. The spaghetti represented the edges and the marshmallows represented the vertices.
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I know I'm ridiculously late in publishing my May Round-Up, and the minute I publish this post I shall be concentrating on my my monthly round-up for June, but life has been madder than usual on Planet Dom of late, as some of you know all too well.
It seems like a lifetime ago, but in the UK our northern friends opened their curtains on Easter Sunday to more of the white stuff. Sometimes it snows in April, as the Purple One once warbled. Why am I talking about Easter you might well ask, well this year, Easter Sunday coincided with April Fool's Day. It tickled me pink to think of all the mums and dads substituting chocolatey goodness for some less appetising treats on their kids' Easter egg hunts! Did you participate in any way? I wrote about our first April Fool, where we advertised a 'Kwidditch' match (geddit?) at the newly opened Harry Potter studios. Back in 2005 the studios were still being used to shoot those iconic films, the theme park aspect was just a figment of my over-fertile imagination. Then in a case of life imitating art the real Harry Potter studios opened to the public some seven years later. Do you think someone read my post and thought, hey what a neat idea? I'd like to think so.
Dom's Everest Adventure
Back to the main reason for the lack of concentration on my blog; Dom started and completed his Everest adventure. He was away for a total of seven weeks and it was a quiet, anxious and lonely time looking after our little planet on my own, but he sent regular Facebook and Messenger updates, one from 8,300 metres which is astonishing that the remotest parts of the UK get very little mobile phone coverage.
There are huge risks involved in mountaineering; on Dom's previous climb of Denali there was a serious incident involving another climber, so it came as no surprise that Dom's personal updates to me varied greatly to the 'public' announcements he was making on his Facebook page. So whilst his 800+ followers were enjoying the thrill of the adventure, my anxiety levels were soaring through the roof. If you want a roller-coaster ride of a read, check out Dom's personal recollections of his experience Climbing the North Ridge and his harrowing account of Summit Day. For some of the most amazing photos taken on on a mobile phone, check out Camping on Everest's North Ridge. Do you remember the chocolate stash? Unable to eat it all, he brought some back and a few lucky souls have sampled a chocolate bar which nearly got to the top of the world and back down again.
The mortality rate for climbers on Everest is shockingly high and every year many more climbers will lose their lives, spending time immemorial on that magnificent and deadly mountain. My heart goes out to their loved ones, life will never be the same for them again, and every day I thank my lucky stars that Dom was able to make the right decision and made it down safely.
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I published a post asking for input on a new tag line. This post had a great response and opinion was split over 6 of the 10 suggestions. Only four didn't receive any votes, a bit like Norway at the Eurovision Song Contest. It was a close call, but the winner was 'Where humour and adventure collide.' I hope you like it.
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A few months ago I mentioned that I'd set up a couple of new accounts – StumbleUpon and Tumblr. They have brought no new traffic to my blog whatsoever, but I'll continue with them for the near future. I'd be interested in hearing if any other bloggers use these as the jury seems to be pretty much divided on whether they're worth the effort. My Twitter account has also been sadly neglected and I'm currently looking for the enthusiasm to reignite my interest.
Every week I try to read some new blogs, but I have been very distracted of late. 'Must try harder' as my English teacher never tired of writing in my school report. I was incredibly disheartened to discover that the Daily Post had stopped the Friday Forum and Community Pool; these forums were my main source of inspiration for discovering new bloggers and meeting up with old friends. I think part of my lack of motivation stems from not enjoying my weekly dip in the pool. I really don't know how new bloggers can hope to expand their blogs without this vital support network, I know my little blog would still be in its infancy without it.
That's all for now, folks. I hope the sun is shining in your part of the blogosphere!
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Friday, August 1, 2008
Local Anglers Catch the Wave of Summer Fishing
Feast your eyes on this beauty! My husband Rick and my son Justin caught this King Salmon near Point Defiance at 8:30 this morning. Caught in 250 feet of water (55 feet off the downrigger), this fish caught Captain Rick and First Mate Justin off guard. They were just about to wrap up their morning fishing, when they got this strike. Initially, Rick thought it was about maybe 12 pounds or so. But instead, it weighed in at just under 20 pounds! Tired (from the 4:30 AM wake up call to reeling in the Chinook), but excited, the duo hightailed it back to the crab pots near the mouth of the Puyallup River and also enjoyed the spoils of six wonderful Dungeness crab.
We're gonna have a seafood party tonight! All right!
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- kinsmed said...
Thank you for sharing this!
You ARE sharing this, right?
- August 1, 2008 at 5:57 PM
- Kim Thompson said...
Hey, Kinsmed! Good to see you.
I just had some of this salmon right off the grill. AMAZING. 'Nuff said.
We are smoking a bunch tomorrow. Some is getting frozen.
As far as sharing, I love sharing this stuff, but it goes FAST. And word travels FAST. This is pretty much spoken for. But, I am confident, fully confident, that we will have MORE.
Rick's off in the local derby tomorrow early morning. Two bad our fish didn't count TODAY.
- August 1, 2008 at 7:41 PM
- Kim Thompson said...
Oh dear. Change "Two" to "Too." Blame it on the fish.
- August 1, 2008 at 7:42 PM
- Kim Thompson said...
Okay, I just got laughed at (mercilessly I may add) for my incorrect spelling of Dungeness. I fixed it.
So, let's see who will be laughing when I pull in my derby worthy fish next!
And yes, that's a threat.
Kim out.
- August 1, 2008 at 7:46 PM
- Stephanie Frieze said...
Tell your men, "Well done!" You know, my dad won second prize in a salmon derby once with a fish about that size. Enjoy the catch Thompsons!
- August 1, 2008 at 9:08 PM
- Lorraine Hart said...
Man! If I hadn't turned off my computer early...I could've been at your door in thirty-five minutes!
You know I'm not much of a foodie...but salmon...well...it's salmon! 'Nuff said.
- August 2, 2008 at 7:46 AM
- Kim Thompson said...
Oh, man we had this stuff grilled last night and ate some fresh crab legs. What a feast!
Rick's got the boat out today with a friend to try the derby. I think they can pull it off!
Speaking of pulling it off, I am very proud of Justin--he got this thing in the net! It was really heavy and he did it.
- August 2, 2008 at 8:26 AM
- Stephanie Frieze said...
Here's to hoping that the men in your life keep you well supplied with seafood, Kim!
- August 2, 2008 at 8:28 AM


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Here's my latest photography artwork and a short story of how it was created for those who'd like to read about it.Read More
Sirpa & Tomi got married in Suomenlinna and here are the wedding photos!Read More
Last month I won a Merit award in Photo Journalism by the FEP European Professional Photographer of the Year Awards 2018.Read More
We took baby photos of her with her mom, my friend and former photography student Shruti. I can also say that we planned and worked on the photos together and that makes me happy tooRead More
For this test I'm comparing my own Canon 600 EXII-RT TTL vs. Profoto A1 AirTTL-C (which I borrowed from Rajala Pro Shop) hotshoe flashguns for photography with my Canon 5D Mark III.Read More
Recently I got the chance to test the Canon PowerShot G1X Mark III camera with the underwater case during a trip to Tenerife with family and friends. Here are my impressions!Read More
Suomi-neito on nyt aikuinen rouva. The Finnish maiden is now a grown-up lady. She's older; richer; has developed a strong taste and never the less… She's very, very independent.
Artistic portrait of rope artist Tinttu Henttonen by Alejandro Lorenzo
Haluaisitteko hääpäivän kuvauksen lisäksi toteuttaa erilaisen kuvan, johon voidaan panostaa hieman ekstraa, vähän lisää luovuutta? Miellyttäisikö kuva tärkeässä tai erikoisessa paikassa? Haluaisitteko varmistaa, että kuvassa näkyy auringon valo sateen sijaan – tai toisin päin?Read More
Laura and Kari got married to start the year with a bang. They asked me for some fun photos as well as some romantic. I didn't expect they were coming with an ambulance. Here are the wedding photos.Read More
Teija and Mikko got married in New Year's eve. We've got some pretty neat photos between the black and white wedding dress and the stylish spaces at Clarion Hotel in Vantaa.Read More
InsideOut Project in Helsinki is a street photography exhibition about Finnish youth organised by Global Dignity Finland in collaboration with the InsideOut Project.Read More
Teppo ja Suvi got married yesterday, yay! Here are a few of the wedding photos we took at the centre of Helsinki.Read More
Comedy Wildlife Photography awards are here. According to them they are the world's best and funniest photography competition. It's all about capturing the moment. It's about the photographer's ass sitting on a rock, lying on the floor, stepping into a pond in either too hot, too cold weather and being rewarded by nature for the patience. It's cute and it's wild.Read More
Yesterday we had this huge event at Finlandia Hall in Helsinki to celebrate Finland's 100th independence day! #Mippi100Read More
Congratulations to Sini and Johanna who said Yeah! last week :)
Here are the wedding photos I took with the happy couple at the botanical garden of Helsinki University
This was a 2nd year anniversary wedding photoshoot for Hilla & Janne but the dog stole the show so it became a pet photography session.Read More
"Seasons and Souls" is a photography portrait series by Elina Engberg, former photography student of mine. The photographs capture the personality of her friends and her home island of Lauttasaari through the seasons.Read More
Here's a photo portrait of an Afghan teenage son who lives in Finland that has been sent as a present to his mom in Afghanistan. The social worker who takes care of him contacted me and we met recently at my studio. So this is basically a present from mom to mom.Read More


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99% Invisible
The Architect of Hollywood
Los Angeles is rich with architectural diversity. On the same block, you could find a retro-futuristic Googie diner next to a Spanish-style mansion, sitting comfortably alongside a Dutch Colonial dwelling, all in close proximity to a Deconstructivist concert hall.
In the golden era of Hollywood, in the 1930s, 40s and 50s, the new movie industry titans who flocked to L.A. had an opportunity to construct whatever style houses they wanted. After all, Los Angeles had a lot of open space to develop, and no unifying architectural style. And there was one particular architect who could make any kind of building and make it well: Paul Revere Williams. Avery Trufelman reports.
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Canada's main pharmaceutical lobby group has urged the government not to wait for drug shortages before responding to U.S. plans to import Canadian drugs, according to documents seen by Reuters.
Reuters: Two powerful Canadian provinces argued against federal drug price crackdownReutersComment
Canada's two most populous provinces, Ontario and Quebec, have privately expressed concerns with a federal government plan to slash the price of patented drugs, arguing that such regulatory changes could hurt investment in life sciences.
Reuters: Canada warns U.S. against drug import plans, citing shortage concernsReutersComment
Canada opposes any U.S. plans to buy Canadian prescription drugs that might threaten the country's drug supply or raise costs for its own citizens, officials have told U.S. authorities, in a new setback to the Trump administration's efforts to tackle high drug prices, according to documents obtained by Reuters.
Reuters: Canada told drugmakers it would limit scope of some new price rulesReutersComment
The Canadian government has assured the pharmaceutical industry that new features of its plan to cut drug costs would apply only to new medicines, Health Canada said, offering some relief to drugmakers even as other regulations could still lower prices of medicines already on the market.
Reuters: In Canada, a little-known drug regulator shows its teethReutersComment
A tiny, little-known government agency is ramping up regulation of Canada's pharmaceutical industry, seeking to rein in prices for patented drugs that are among the highest in the world, according to industry sources and a Reuters analysis of government data.
Reuters: Canadian regulator failed to make checks on risky mortgage brokersReutersComment
The financial services regulator in Canada's biggest province failed to make planned checks on mortgage brokers it had identified as risky because its resources were stretched, according to documents obtained by Reuters under freedom of information laws and information provided by the regulator.
Reuters: Facing crackdown in Canada, drugmakers offered billions in price cutsComment
Canadian pharmaceutical industry lobby groups, in an effort to head off a planned crackdown on prescription drug prices, offered to give up C$8.6 billion ($6.6 billion) in revenue over 10 years, freeze prices or reduce the cost of treating rare diseases, according to interviews and documents seen by Reuters.
Reuters: Canada housing agency pushes for better income checks to catch fraudReutersComment
Canada's housing agency has asked the country's tax authority to take a "more direct and formal role" verifying income claimed on mortgage applications, part of a two-year plan to tackle mortgage fraud, documents obtained by Reuters show.
Reuters: Bundles of debt: how lenders sidestep Canada's mortgage rulesComment
Canada's subprime mortgage providers are increasingly teaming up with unregulated rivals to sidestep rules designed to clamp down on risky lending. The result of these partnerships are so-called "bundled" loans, which pair a primary mortgage with a second loan from unregulated groups called Mortgage Investment Corporations (MICs).
Reuters: We were forced to work for Western-run mine, say migrants who fled EritreaReutersComment
Bemnet Negash never got to say a proper goodbye to his family. In February 2006, government officials arrived at his school in the highlands of Eritrea and put him and his classmates on a bus to a military training camp.
Reuters: Husky oil spill in Canadian river followed two others nearby - recordsReutersComment
A Husky Energy Inc oil spill into a major Canadian river on July 20 was the third in the same area in eight months, government records showed, and could put new pressure on the province of Saskatchewan's energy regulator to improve its monitoring of pipelines.
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Reuters: CN Rail struggled with track improvements after fiery derailmentsReutersComment
Canada's biggest railway struggled to keep some heavily used track in adequate repair even after a string of derailments last year showed the danger of moving oil on poorly maintained track, documents obtained by Reuters show.
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Reuters: Goldcorp struggles with leak at Mexican mineReutersComment
Mexican regulators said they are examining whether mining company Goldcorp Inc (G.TO) broke any regulations in its handling of a long-running leak of contaminated water at Mexico's biggest gold mine.
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Reuters: Porter Airlines asks court to block release of safety reportsReutersComment
Porter Airlines, Canada's No. 3 airline, has asked a court to keep Transport Canada from releasing documents that describe its recent safety record under Canada's Access to Information Act, court records show.
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Reuters: Is the public kept in the dark about Canadian air safety issues?ReutersComment
Regulators threatened to ground Canada's Porter Airlines over safety problems in 2008, according to documents reviewed by Reuters, but the matter was kept secret for years - a sign, some critics say, of how little the public is told about the safety of Canadian airlines.
The documents, prepared by staff at the federal transport regulator, show that in early October that year, Canadian government inspectors scored Porter at only two on a scale of one to five, where five is best and three indicates compliance. The threat was first reported in the Canadian media in 2011 but the score and some of the reasons for it have not been previously disclosed.
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Reuters: CN Rail derailment numbers soared before recent crashesReutersComment
Canadian National Railway's safety record deteriorated sharply in 2014, reversing years of improvements, as accidents in Canada blamed on poor track conditions hit their highest level in more than five years, a Reuters analysis has found.
Canada's Transportation Safety Board (TSB) said on Tuesday that track failure may have played a role in CN's three recent Ontario accidents, which have fueled calls for tougher regulation. The agency said oil unit trains, made up entirely of tank cars, could make tracks more susceptible to failure.
Data obtained under access to information laws and analyzed by Reuters shows a broader trend, which has not been previously reported, and could pile more pressure on CN Rail to slow down trains or reduce their length. A crackdown on oil trains could raise the cost of shipping Canadian crude by rail.
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Reuters: The steel industry's fight for American stomachesReutersComment
When the steel industry goes to Washington, it usually talks about trade, tariffs and taxes. But there is also the small matter of fruit cocktail.
After years of declining food can shipments, steelmakers and packaging producers are in the midst of an ambitious push to rebrand canned goods as convenient health food. They're even trying to rename the pantry, to "cantry."
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Reuters: How a Canadian Prairie city made an Ebola vaccineReutersComment
An experimental Ebola vaccine that is offering some hope for West Africa was invented in a small Canadian Prairie city and had its roots in the Cold War, the German town of Marburg and a disease scare that panicked Toronto in the 1970s.
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Reuters: Target Canada's supply chain gridlock: how Barbie SUVs snarled trafficReutersComment
A pink Barbie-branded SUV that seats two toddlers offers a surprising glimpse into the myriad problems that jammed up Target Corp's supply chain when it set up shop in Canada, and the challenge facing Target's new Canadian head.
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Reuters: Social media empowers anti-mining activistsReutersComment
Facebook and other social networks are making it easier for anti-mining activists to derail projects, helping them get their message out and organize more quickly against an industry that is already struggling with high costs and volatile prices.
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Economists from the Center for Economic Studies at the U.S. Census Bureau will be hosting a series of webinars about datasets that are available through the Federal Statistical Research Data Centers. Current and prospective researchers are encouraged to attend.
Please see here for more information
Thursday, Nov. 6 – The Longitudinal Foreign Trade Transaction Database
Speaker: Fariha Kamal
Time: 2-3pm ET
The Longitudinal Foreign Trade Transaction Database (LFTTD) has two components: 1)
Transaction-level export data linked to information on firms operating in the United States, and 2) Transaction-level import data linked to information on firms operating in the United States.
Thursday, Nov. 8 – The Longitudinal Business Database
Speaker: Kristin McCue
Time: 2-3pm ET
The Longitudinal Business Database (LBD) contains the universe of all U.S. business
establishments with paid employees from 1976 to 2016, with longitudinal linkages and birth and death years.
Thursday, Nov. 13 – The Census of Manufactures and Thoughts on Imputation
Speaker: Kirk White
Time: 2-3pm ET
Data for the manufacturing sector are provided for payroll, number of workers, cost of fuels, cost of electricity, energy consumed, cost of materials, purchased services, capital expenditures, depreciation, value of inventories, and value of total and product shipments.


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Terry Ritchie,
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Currency Exchange in Brampton (416-479-0834)
If you're interested in buying or selling large amounts of US dollars in Brampton, there are many places in the city you can visit. However, the vast majority of these places may be charging you much more than you think. Banks and large financial institutions often have hidden fees and extra costs that are not included in the initial rate that they give. These inflated rates are a result of high overhead costs resulting in the need for higher profit margins. What does this mean for you? It means that you are losing more of the money that rightfully belongs to you.
The problem is that the majority of people are unaware of alternative options, and feel as though doing exchange transactions with their bank is the only solution. This is where we come in. Knightsbridge Foreign Exchange provides customers with a better than bank rate, guaranteed. On average our rates are 1-2% better than the banks and leading financial institutions. Our low overhead costs, and established relations with banks across the globe, allow us to provide extremely competitive rates for small businesses and individuals.
Where to Exchange Currency in Brampton
If you are looking for currency exchange, Brampton has several options including cash exchange. To name a few, you will be able to find services such as Continental Currency Exchange, ICE Currency Exchange, and Goel Foreign Exchange. However, it is unlikely that these services will provide the cheapest way to exchange Canadian to US dollars as they do physical money exchange in Brampton. To save the most money, and for your Brampton Currency Exchange needs, try Knightsbridge FX. They provide the lowest rates and great service by doing exchanges through the banks and online with no store fronts or physical cash involved. They have a best rate guarantee and can save you lots of money on your transactions. They can also provide solutions for international currency exchange in Brampton and for snow birds and US dollar buyers they have programs and services in place to not only provide the best exchange rate, Canada to US, but also quick and convenient service.
Bramalea City Centre Currency Exchange
Located at 25 Peel Centre Drive in Brampton, just off of Queen Street, the Bramalea City Centre is the largest commercial and retail centre in the city of Brampton, Ontario. It is one of the best places for international currency exchange because of the large selection of service providers. It provides a number of financial services through the banks retail currency exchange stores, and currency exchange kiosks. If you're looking for money exchange, your first option might be through the banks that have branches inside the mall. All of the Big Five Canadian Banks have a branch situated inside including TD Canada Trust, the Bank of Montreal, Scotia Bank, the Royal Bank of Canada, and CIBC. The advantage of having all these branches situated together is that you can compare their rates in person pretty quickly if you want.
Another option for money exchange at the Bramalea City Centre is the retail currency exchange stores. There is a continental currency exchange branch which is quite a reputable company and has a number of branches throughout Ontario. Another retail operation is International Currency Exchange (ICE) which is another reputable company; however they only have a small kiosk location which is situated on the lower level of the mall. Money Mart is also another well-known money service business chain in Canada, and it also has a branch located on the upper level. While they focus more on loans and money transfers, they also provide a currency exchange service. If you're selling gold, there's a Gold Buyers kiosk that is located on the lower level as well.
The good thing with this many currency exchange services within the Bramalea City Centre is that it tends to ensure that the rates remain competitive because customers can simply compare rates and use the service that has the best one. Some might have different currencies in hands that others might not, so there's a number of options to choose from.
Brampton Airport Currency Exchange Services
Though technically located in Mississauga, Ontario, the Toronto Pearson International Airport is geographically adjacent to Brampton and provides both a banking currency exchange with CIBC and a retail currency exchange through Travelex currency exchange. There are a number of CIBC banking centres that are situated in all terminals within both arrival and departure areas. Travelex also has locations at the arrivals, check-in and departure areas in terminal 1 and terminal 3. Generally, airports are notorious places for exchanging currency, and Pearson International Airport is not an exception. This is because currency exchange for travelers at this point is an inelastic demand; people that haven't already exchanged their currency for their planned trip don't want to deal with the headache of finding a location abroad. The airports know this, so this is why they charge so much more. Ideally, it is best to exchange your currency ahead of time and avoid airport currency exchange services at all costs. If you're returning from a trip and have some left over currency, don't feel that you need to exchange right then and there, there are a number of better options once you get home.
Brampton Hotel Currency Exchange Services
Due to its proximity to Toronto Pearson International Airport, Brampton is home to a number of hotels that provide an in-house currency exchange service. Some of these include the Hampton Inn by Hilton Brampton, the Courtyard by Marriott Brampton, and the Hilton Garden Inn Toronto/Brampton, and the Monte Carlo Inn Brampton Suites. These hotels provide a convenient option for money exchange in Brampton especially if you're visiting the Greater Toronto Area from abroad. While the rates aren't the best, it's not as notoriously bad as the rates at the bank.
Cash Money Queen Street Brampton
Queen Street has long been an important part of Brampton's downtown core, comprising of a number of different commercial, residential and retail establishments. There are a number of places that provide cash money currency exchange services including banks, cash money retail services, hotels and other currency exchange providers. There are a number of banks along Queen street amongst the big Five Banks including BMO and TD Canada Trust which are located at Queen and Main street, RBC has a branch at Queen and Kennedy. There is also a Scotia Bank and an HSBC at Queen and Hansen road.
In terms of cash money exchange services, there are a number of retail operations along Queen street that provide a number of money service businesses. Some of these include Cash 4 You, Money Mart, Cash Shop, and Cash Money.
How to Get the Best Exchange Rate in Brampton
When you need to exchange money, we don't ask that you just take our word for it. Call up your local bank and inquire about their currency exchange fees. They should be able to tell you over the phone. Try a few banks you trust and give us a call at (204) 318-1150, as well. The numbers speak for themselves. Compared with major banks, our lower overhead costs allow us to stay nimble and competitive. That's how we pass on the savings to you. Plus, banks rely on their larger customer base to exchange currency with them, meaning that they don't have to be competitive in their pricing. Once you see the offers we can make, we doubt you'll waste your time (or money) every exchanging at a bank again.
When making your calls, keep in mind that exchange rates fluctuate rapidly from one day to the next. Therefore, make sure that you're comparing "apples to apples" when you check the pricing for various banks.
The Best Place to Buy or Sell US Dollars in Brampton
Compare and save with Knightsbridge Foreign Exchange: Many banks in Brampton do not compare rates with other institutions. This means your only way of knowing what else is out there is by calling all the banks in your area and getting a quote. Although economically savvy, this process is extremely time consuming, and might not be the most efficient way to change money quickly. Instead of going through this lengthy process why not just call Knightsbridge Foreign exchange? We offer a thorough comparison of all banks and institutions and guarantee a better rate. All the hard work has been already done for you. We call all the banks in Brampton on a daily basis and provide rates that are on average 1-2% more favorable. All you have to do is call us and book a rate, leave the rest to us. It's as easy as it sounds. Call us today and see for yourself.
About Brampton
Once known as The Flower Town of Canada, Brampton is a city located in Southern Ontario and is known for its large greenhouse industry. Aside from this, Brampton is also home to industries such as advanced manufacturing, retail administration and logistics, information and communication technologies, life sciences, and others. As the third-largest city in the Greater Toronto Area and the ninth largest city in Canada, Brampton's rich history dates back to the 1800s with a population of only 50 in 1858.
To protect its natural and cultural heritage, the city has revived the "Flower Town" theme known as the "Flower City Strategy" to inspire design projects, community landscaping, and environmental sustainability. A part of this is participation in the national "Communities in Bloom" competition where communities throughout Canada compete on subjects such as tidiness, environmental awareness, heritage conservation, and many more.
Located in Ontario, Canada, Brampton is the regional municipality of Peel. It's the third-largest city in the Greater Toronto Area (GTA), and ninth-largest one in the country. Besides its beautifully landscaped parks and streets, Brampton is also popular for its new, refurbished neighborhoods and multicultural communities.
Founded around the 1830s, Brampton's name is inspired by John Elliott's (one of its founders) English birthplace. Two major events took place in 1853: the village's incorporation and Brampton Fall Fair's first edition; the fair still continues nowadays. In 1867, Brampton became the seat of Peel county and in 1974 it officially became a city.
While the area was growing, paper production, horticulture, and tanning were the local economy's main elements. What's more, during the late 19th century, Brampton was known for its flower industry; which is why they often called it "Flower Town".
Settled southeast of Ontario, west of Toronto, and right on Etobicoke Creek, Brampton has more than 4,000 acres of parkland, 400 parks, and 90 kilometers of trails. Its continental climate is typical to most of the Peel Region and the GTA.
It's interesting to point out that 80% of Brampton's businesses are small- or medium-sized, with 50 employees or less. The main industries include the manufacturing of telecommunications equipment, automobiles, and aerospace technology, as well as brick making, business services, food & beverage distribution, and retail.
Every single weekend, there are numerous farmers markets taking place throughout the city. Producers from all across Brampton and Caledon bring their goodies to the designated spaces, while locals and tourists stroll around the stalls.
The city's downtown square (also known as "The Four Corners") is the place to be for everything entertainment in Brampton. It regularly hosts shows and concerts situated just on top by Rose Theatre.
Gage Park is another important sight of the area. Not only because of its mature trees and a gorgeous gondola, but also because of the events it holds, the community it creates, and the great opportunity to sit down, relax, and enjoy nature.
Unusual Trivia About Brampton
Brampton's current population of 593,638 is nearly 12,000 times what it was when the city was first established in 1853 with just 50 residents.
Brampton is known as "The Flower City", and this comes from its history as one of the world's largest producers of cut flowers. At one point, there were 48 nurseries in the city with the largest being Dale's Nursery.
Brampton is one of Canada's most diverse cities with 44.3% South Asians, 13.9% Black Canadians, 26% Europeans and 3.4% Filipinos among other ethnic groups.
To find other cities serviced by Knightsbridge please visit the Currency Exchange in Canada page.
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I finished the inputs--YAY!!
I also rotated and cropped all the now-digitized art, and cleaned up two of them. One isn't going to need cleaning because it was drawn cleanly--don't ask me why or how. The truth is, my nieces aren't merely better at drawing than I am, they also know much more about how to draw, because for whatever reason our little town has a truly excellent art center where they genuinely educate the kids on technique.
So I have one illustration left to clean up, and then (here's the downside of the children having an arts education) I'm really going to have to clean up the drawings "by" the main character. Yes, even the 8-year-old knows enough technique to draft the drawing up in faint pencil and then trace over what she wants to keep in dark pen. I'm leaving some of the draft markings on the illustrations because 1. they look cool, and 2. it would be a real pain to get rid of every last one. But the main character is not supposed to be the kind of kid who drafts her drawings before she makes them, so every last little draft mark is going to have to go.