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Primary Class Teacher, Southwark
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Ark Globe AcademySouthwark
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Start date: 1st September 2019
Contract type: Full Time
Start date: 1st September 2019
Contract type: Full Time
Salary: Ark MPS – M1 to M6
Contract term: Permanent
Suitable for NQTs: No
Contract term: Permanent
Suitable for NQTs: No
Job Description: Primary Class Teacher
Reporting to: Assistant Principal
Start date: 1st September 2019
Salary: Ark MPS – M1 to M6
The Role
- To deliver outstanding teaching and learning to ensure pupils achieve excellent academic results
- To design and implement an engaging and challenging curriculum that inspires children
Key Responsibilities
- To plan, resource and deliver lessons and sequences of lessons to the highest standard that ensures real learning takes place and pupils make excellent progress
- To provide a nurturing classroom and academy environment that helps pupils to develop as learners
- To help to maintain/establish discipline across the Primary
- To contribute to the effective working of the academy
Outcomes and Activities
Teaching and Learning
- With direction from the Primary Principal and SLT and within the context of the academy's curriculum and schemes of work, plan and prepare effective lessons
- Teach engaging and effective lessons that motivate, inspire and improve pupil attainment
- Use regular assessments to set targets for pupils, monitor pupil progress and respond accordingly to the results of such monitoring
- To produce/contribute to oral and written assessments, reports and references relating to individual and groups of pupils
- Maintain regular and productive communication with pupils, parents and carers, to report on progress, sanctions and rewards and all other communications
- Direct and supervise co-teachers assigned to lessons
- Implement and adhere to the academy's behaviour management policy, ensuring the health and well-being of pupils is maintained at all times
- Participate in preparing pupils for assessments as and when necessary
- Enrich the curriculum with trips and visits to enhance the learning experience of all students
Academy Culture
- Support the academy's values and ethos by contributing to the development and implementation of policies, practices and procedures
- Help create a strong academy community, characterised by consistent, orderly behaviour and caring, respectful relationships
- Help develop a culture and ethos that is utterly committed to achievement
- To be active in issues of pupil welfare and support
- Support and work in collaboration with colleagues and other professional in and beyond the school, covering lessons and providing other support as required.
- Undertake, and when required, deliver or be part of the appraisal system and relevant training and professional development
- Undertake other various responsibilities as directed by the line manager or Primary Principal
Person Specification: Primary Class Teacher
Qualification Criteria
- Qualified to degree level and above
- Qualified to teach and work in the UK
- Proven exemplary classroom practice in a primary school with experience
- Experience of designing and developing resources to support learning across different subject areas
- Experience of reflecting on and improving teaching practice to increase pupil achievement
- Evidence of continually improving the teaching and learning in their year group though schemes of work, assessment and extra-curricular activities etc.
- Excellent knowledge of the Primary National Curriculum and a solid grounding in the assessment processes used to support planning and raise pupil attainment
- Understanding of the strategies needed to establish consistently high aspirations and standards of results and behaviour.
- Highly effective team member
- High level of self-awareness and self-management
- High expectations for accountability and consistency of themselves and others
- Acts as a role model to staff, pupils and the community
- Vision aligned with our high aspirations and commitment to every pupil
- Genuine passion and a belief in the potential of every pupil
- Motivation to continually improve standards and achieve excellence
- Commitment to the safeguarding and welfare of all pupils
Teaching and Learning
- Outstanding classroom practitioner
- Effective and positive behaviour management, with clear boundaries, sanctions, praise and reward
- Has excellent communication, planning and organisational skills
- Demonstrates resilience, motivation and commitment to driving up standards of achievement
- Commitment to regular and on-going professional development and training to continue to contribute to outstanding classroom practice
Other desirable training and skills
- Training and practice in Ruth Miskin's 'Read, Write Inc.'
- Commitment to equality of opportunity and the safeguarding and welfare of all pupils
- Willingness to undertake training
- This post is subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure
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Type: Mainstream School
Phase: All-through with sixth form
Funding status: State - Academy
Gender: Mixed
Age Range: 3 - 18 years
Address: Harper Road, Southwark, London, SE1 6AG, United Kingdom. View in Google Maps
Telephone: +44 207 4076877
Website: http://www.globeacademy.org
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CAPE TOWN, SOUTH AFRICA: Global environmental activist group, WWF, recently teamed up with the national broadcaster to host a discussion on the price of water. Because the Environmental Monitoring Group (EMG), an Untold Stories partner, operates at the coalface of social justice issues relating to accessing and pricing water, the group's Jessica Wilson responded with this thoughtful piece, published in the weekly national paper, the Mail & Guardian.
Water has no price. Deprived of water for long enough, you'd give everything – literally – for a sip, to save your life. For some, 'everything' is the wealth of nations; others have nothing material to give.
Government is relooking at water pricing, particularly for the bulk users – industry, agriculture and municipalities. Water is currently too cheap, they argue, and because of this, we use too much and are wasteful. This is quite probably true at a bulk-level, certainly for industrial water users. But as we look at domestic water, things get a little more complex.
KING WILLIAM'S TOWN: Farmers from eight villages in the Ngqushwa municipality will meet with representatives of the provincial Ministry of Rural Development and Agrarian Reform, at the launch of the Ward One Farmers' Association at Eteyni village, 60km south of King William's Town this Friday, 17 May.
The Ward One Farmers' Association grew out of the need for greater cooperation amongst smallscale farmers in the Eastern Cape as they grapple with the challenges of accessing markets, dealing with stock theft, and improving their skills in alternative farming methods.
'Farmers needed a collective space to share experiences, and a common platform to address their concerns to government,' explains Thabang Ngcozela, with the Environmental Monitoring Group (EMG). EMG has been working with the Ngqushwa community to tackle critical water needs in recent years.
The association represents the needs of farmers across eight wards within the Ngqushwa municipal region. EMG has worked with these farmers to deal with issues of drought and water scarcity, and climate change, as well as help train farmers in permaculture methods.
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The launch will be attended by representatives of the Minister of Rural Development and Agrarian Reform, as well as by municipal representatives and local farmers.
Ward One Farmers' Association Launch:
When: 9am, Friday, 17 May 2013
Where: Community Hall, Etyeni Village, Eastern Cape
For more information:
Mr Thabang Ngcozela
Project Manager: Water Justice Programme with the Environmental Monitoring Group (EMG)
Cell: 078 803 4321
Mr Ngxobongwana
Ministry of Rural Development and Agrarian Reform
Cell: 073 836 5163
Mr Lindikhaya Ngwendu
Deputy Secretary: Ward One Farmers' Association
Cell: 073 697 4502
After years of working with small-scale farmers of the Suid-Bokkeveld, we were challenged to capture and share some of our learnings. The result is the publication "Adaptation with a Human Face" which was launched at a side event at the recent Climate Change COP18 in Doha.
Contact us to order the full complete full report (not yet downloadable)...
...or simply download the short version (380Kb PDF)
EMG has commissioned exciting research, on fracking and water, and on the water energy nexus.
The first report, entitled 'You can't have your gas and drink your water', by Liane Greeff, looks at fracking (hydraulic fracturing) in the context of South Africa's looming water crisis.
The second report, entitled 'The energy-water nexus: energy demands on water resources', by Brenda Martin and Robert Fischer from Project 90x2030, looks at the water implications of energy production.
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|Memories of Yesteryear
|Morla, Tamara, and Pawel happen upon a meeting within Laketown and reflect a little upon happier times and encounter a Master stonemason in Oliaf.
|23 July 2013
|Laketown - Outskirts of the Festival Grounds
|Laketown is a series of dichotomies laid out in the open. Grand cobbled stone boulevards feed into winding and cramped dusty alleyways and muddy side roads. The shimmering gleaming halls of polished stone that the merchants, guildmasters, local gentry, and nobles have built hide the dilapidated and grimy hovels and dirt and mud that seems to pervasively linger in a town always under construction. Even at night, the beating heart of the Laketown market square is filled with spectacles and merchants and the constant flow of money, although not always between buyers and sellers. All roads lead to the gold and marble pillars and bright cobalt tile roofing of the Blue Duck Inn, the unofficial hub of the business in Laketown set just across the way from the large, glittering temple.
The town tapers towards the Deep Woods and Wolveshire to the south, the fertile Open Field to the west, Brivey Keep to the Northwest, and the expansive Docks to the east. Laketown never sleeps, the constant clang of blacksmiths, shouting merchants, and the thunder of heavy carts constantly moving about town.
|July 19, 1329
The day has thankfully been rather cool in temperature. Leading the Taniford Steward and the Duke of Wolveshire to venture out of the Drunken Clam. Tamara is walking backwards as she watches the Duke with a healers eye, "You need to walk so I can watch you your grace. If you are still in pain from the previous competition, how can I let you joust tomorrow?" The red head smirks and offers him her arm again if he wants it and pats his gently.
Lingering nearby the Clam, the shrouded Flower of the March peruses some of the fresher fruit stands fully accompanied by two guards bearing Lohstren colors. One by one delicate hands finger the firmness of pears and apples with a careful assessment before passing the acceptable ones towards a young serving girl somewhere just past the onset of her teen years. The young serving girl accepts the fruit and adds it to a growing basket before pointing out a segment of oranges which inspires the small ensemble to shift a few steps towards the citrus fruits. Selecting a single orange, Morla gives momentary pause at the sound of voices from the Clam - pale eyes shifting towards the pair as her lip curls slightly upwards with soft interjection, "You would have better luck having the healers confine His Grace to his own bed, dear Cousin, than getting him to consider bowing out of a joust - injury or not. If he is anything like El or Xan, I wish you the best but you might want to consider investing in some restraints."
Smiling a little bit as he hears that, Pawel looks a bit thoughtful now. "I'm not in pain anymore, my dear. Only a little sore, but not too bad, so I will be able to take part tomorrow." Taking the offered arm, he offers a smile, before he pauses a bit as he hears Morla's words. "Please, Lady Morla, don't give her any ideas like that?" he remarks, a bit lightly now.
Lifting a selected orange to her nose, Morla inhales faintly the oils from the rind as she continues, fingers turning the fruit idly, "There is little to worry of, Your Grace, where Lady Tamara is concerned. I can assure you there is very little I can do or say to insert ideas into my dear cousin's mind that are not in some manner already present. It is within our nature to protect those we care for most, regardless of what measures that might at times require us to undertake." Approving of the orange, she slowly passes the piece of fruit back to the serving girl and then hands her a small pouch of coins to make the purchase before gracefully advancing on towards the couple, "Bruises and scratches aside, I trust you were not too horribly battered in the recent Royale, Your Grace?"
Pawel smiles as he hears that, nodding a bit as he hears that, offering a smile now. "Ah, that is quite true, my lady." A brief pause, before he nods a bit at the part of the battle. "Well, not too horribly, but I took a few bad hits, including one from Lady Tamara's dear brother. But all in all, it went rather well. And my squire getting to be one of the four that remained standing the longest, that is a good thing."
Tamara smiles as lady Morla approaches and gives Pawel a thoughtful expression, "Yes perhaps…" She trails off then gives her cousin a wry grin, "Oh no he whine far to much for the like of such an attempt I am afraid cousin, men must have their pride." The red head shakes her head before patting Pawel's arm lightly again, "I am sure Xander was just in the spirit of things. He can get carried away."
"Well, I do not quite know whether I should cheer my dear cousin for landing the bulk of your blows, or chastise him for hitting upon the South over the North," Morla adds with a deeper smile, her gaze sliding back over towards Tamara, "At least I can handle the level of excess your brother indulges within. Were my own baby brother more like him, I fear perhaps my hair would not be so absent of hue." Pausing with a momentary consideration for the two of them, she inquires further, "I am not intruding upon your time, I hope? I do get out so little during the daylight hours sometimes that I tend to forget others might have prior obligations at hand."
Pawel smiles a little now. "I'm sure he was just in that, yes," he replies with a bit of a chuckle. "And no, I don't think you are intruding upon anything at the moment, my lady." Looking to Tamara again now, before he adds, "We were just enjoying the fresh air, weren't we?"
"Oh course my dear." Tamara squeezes the dukes arm before smiling to Lady Morla again, "Not an intrusion at all, I am sure he would get sick of my rather quickly without intrusions." She rolls here eyes and it is said in a jesting manner however before the steward asks, "How have you been enjoying the festivities?"
Observing the exchange between the couple, Morla fingers her shroud a little as she continues softly, "It is remarkably different without Ayla around. At times, I can still hear her opinions on. the various battles or events. In some ways, I am learning to be on my own. For so many years we were companion, it just feels different to be here when she is not." Pausing for a moment more, the pale Flower adds as an afterthought, "But I am told the awkwardness will fade in time."
Pawel smiles a little as he hears Tamara's words, before he pauses a little as he hears Morla's words. "It is…" Going quiet for a few moments, as he listens to what's being said. "We all miss her very much. Of all my cousins, she was my favorite," he replies a bit quietly now. "Which is why I hesitated about coming up here. Too many memories, you know."
Tamara's head bows somewhat towards the ground and the woman then nods her head as she bites her lip, "I do wish I had known her better myself, but our interactions were more strictly formal and involving the business of the realm, when Timothy was not working with her." The red head worries the bottom lip more and then offers her cousin a hand, "If you would like to sit with me at the joust, unfortunately cousin you will have to explain it to me. I am rather useless when it comes to anything but the aftermath and monetary aspects of battle."
Offering a gentle nod in response to Pawel's words, the Lohstren woman echoes softly, "She was the best of any of us, Your Grace, which is perhaps why the loss stings the hardest. I, too, had thought not to attend the festival - but she would not have wished any of us to waste an hour upon mourning or tears. She would simply encourage us to put our bravest faces forward and be where she cannot. I fear we shall not have many chances to rejoice or relax within the upcoming weeks, so we should take what blessing the Guardians have bestowed upon us with this temporary stay of peace." The offer of Tamara's hand is met with the acceptance of her own as Morla's expression softens with a genuine smile, "Following a joust really is one of the more easily understood events. Points are awarded based on the place one is hit with the ultimate goal being rendering one's opponent unseated. However, I would be honoured to share your side during the event."
"Quite true, Lady Morla. Which is why we are all gathered here now, I believe." Pawel says that a bit quietly, before he listens to what's being said about the joust. "And I hope you will allow me to carry your favor again for the joust, my dear?" he offers to Tamara again, with a quiet smile.
Tamara chuckles lightly and the woman's head shakes as she does, "See you say it is easy Morla, while I still only feel like looking at you blankly. There is a reason I think my father never deemed me allowed to have weapon training. However I would very much enjoy you company and explanations cousin." Tamara's head turns to Pawel at his words of a favor and she smiles brightly to the man, "Of course your grace, I would be honored. Though I am afraid it did not bring you luck before."
There is something about Tamara's words that elicits a genuine laugh from the paler woman as she continues, "I think Grandmother would have disowned me if I was unable to calculate the nuances of a good solid joust. Besides, one does not spend years around Eldrick and not at least know the ins and outs of the event. Were things different, I might consider riding in it myself. But sadly such a decision would likely only inspire my competitors to yield out of fear of causing me harm. Guardians only know what sort of invalid imagery my delusional departed sister has conjured in the minds of others where I am concerned. The way you would listen to some speak, I should not be fit depart my own bed let alone wander about upon two legs. It really is quite disconcerting to say the least."
"I'm sure it will bring me more luck this time, my dear," Pawel replies to Tamara, before he adds, "If it doesn't, I'm sure the reason is that I'm getting too old for jousting, and not anything to do with the favor." A brief pause as he hears Morla's words. "Well, similar things didn't stop my brother from participating in the just back at home." Expression hardening a bit at the mention of his littlest brother. "And then he ended up participating against me…"
Tamara sees the expression of the other two lighten for a moment and the steward smiles in return, leaning her head on Pawel's arm lightly for a second, "You are far from to old your grace." She comments in a rather loving tone before shaking her head to Morla, "It is wise to have others underestimate you sometimes cousin."
"That it truly is, though it does not make it any less frustrating," Morla admits with a faint twist of her lips. The mention of the Duke's younger brother brings a gentle laugh, "I believe it is the duty of our younger siblings, Your Grace, to seek a means of proving to their elder siblings that they have the mettle and capacity to stand as our equals. Just be thankful yours chose a more respectable method of challenge rather than seeking to try and cast all you and your house stands for into the proverbial moat out of plain jealousy." It is then Morla casts her gaze back to her cousin as she continues, "Even all those things aside, I am not entirely certain Eldrick would be able to contain himself if he were to know others were beating upon his sister - even in a sanctioned jousting match. And I do so try not to add to his burdens in times like these."
"Perhaps," Pawel replies, with a bit of a shrug, deciding to drop the part about younger siblings for now. Pausing a bit as he hears Tamara's words, he offers her a smile, "So you say," he says, with a quiet smile, before he looks around for a few moments now, then back to the ladies.
Tamara smiles to Pawel then is distracted by the orange seller and excusing herself quickly leaves the two to talk for a moment.
Looking again between the couple, Morla arches a faint brow of amusement, "Your Grace, my dear cousin is most assuredly correct. You are far from feeble with age as of yet, so do not dare seek to be so modest. If you must consider yourself anything, then do consider yourself well-seasoned - for certainly that would be far more apropos. I have no doubt you shall do a solid showing within the joust. And should you not win, then at least be certain to see as many Northerners fall to your lance as you can." Her gaze slips back to follow the retreat of her cousin towards the fruit cellar, commenting idly, "The citrus is quite sweet to scent today."
Pawel smiles a bit now, unable to hold back a chuckle. "Flatterers, both of you," he remarks a bit lightly now, chuckling a little bit, before he looks to Tamara and the orange vendor. Raising his voice a bit. "Whatever the lady wants, I'll pay for it," he offers.
A messenger in Taniford colors approaches Tamara as she purchases an orange finally. "Oh…yes of course." The red head says quickly, "I am so sorry, but it seems I am needed elsewhere." The steward sighs and then quickly kisses the duke's cheek lightly before moving off in the direction of the Drunken Clam.
"If I thought otherwise, Your Grace, I would speak such to you directly. Flattery, while an art unto its own, is rarely preferential to offering respect in honesty," Morla counters with a soft laugh, "It just so happens to be the case that both are in equal agreement upon this topic." Granting her cousin a polite bow of her head, the March Flower offers warmly, "I shall look forward to seeing you later, cousin. Perhaps we can speak of some more familial matters when you have a chance."
Oliaf is out for a daily walk, now that the warehouses are once more fully stocked with a variety of stone so that should building need to repaired or constructed they have necessary stock in hand he steps out into the main throughfair and spots a few nobles talking and bows to them. "Aye greetings noble sir and ladies, How fair thee this day?"
Pawel smiles a little bit as he hears that, nodding a little bit, "I see." A brief pause, as he sees Tamara getting called away, eyes following the steward until she is out of sight now. Going quiet again as he looks around the area now.
Following the direction of Pawel's gaze to observe her departing cousin, Morla lowers her voice softly before adding in a simple sagely tone, "If I might be so bold to say, Your Grace - women such as my fair cousin do not step into one's life every day. Please do be careful not to take for granted the gift she is giving you, if you do, you are a fool." While directly spoken, the words bear nothing but a calming tone of genial means when the arrival of the craftsman draws her attentions with a curious lift of brow, "The day is well enough, kind sir. I do trust you are enjoying the festivities?" the pale woman redirects politely from beneath her shroud which aids in shielding the rays of the sun from her fair complexion.
Oliaf shrugs a bit. "Wouldn't be knowing lady. though it seems due to the fact I be working more due to my journeymen and apprentices taking time off to visit to see this here circus. Makes one a might irritable. " he grins a bit. "though one cant fault the young for being curious. " He looks to the duke again and says. "You seem a might troubled your grace, anything this one can do to aid ye?"
"I know," Pawel replies, before he adds, "In fact, it has only happened once before in my life, and that was due to my father's wishes." A brief pause as he blinks a bit at Oliaf. "Troubled?"
"Perhaps, Sir, it would be an ample time for you to partake in the festivities as well. Surely you must wish to test your mettle in the various competitions," Morla counters as she looks back to the larger man, "There will be plenty of time for work once the festival is completed." The young woman falls silent once more as the discussion shifts on over towards the Duke and his troubles.
Oliaf can't help but smile warmly at the noble lady before him. "Ahh if only I could, but running the guild hall rarely allows this one time to play and have fun. " he looks to Pawel and nods. "Aye sir. you have that look and its not hard to miss at nearly any distance. " his tone warm, while being gentle. "Now I ain't no scholar or wise man on what ever ails ya but Tis not hard to offer aid even if it be a lowly ear to listen to thy troubles. " He glances to Morla, perhaps I'll come and watch, if'n I might be able to share a glass of ale with ye at the clam. I hear they have a blackberry pie that's … well out of this world as one has said."
Pawel shakes his head a little bit. "No troubles, good sir," he replies. "Not at the moment, anyway. So you should just spend some time relaxing and enjoying the weather." Looking back to Morla, he offers her a smile again now. "She speaks the truth."
"Ah, so it is an incentive you seek," the pale Flower muses over the idea for a moment before countering lightly, "I regrettably find that as charming as sharing a drink and slice of pie might be, it is unfortunately not something I fear I have the time for. However, I do feel that you might have just as much fun without the presence of my company at this festival if you would but give yourself the opportunity to engage in the events." Morla's gaze slides sidelong towards Pawel before again returning to land upon Oliaf fully, "I am flattered, kind sir, that you would consider my presence to be a worthy incentive. But I would challenge you further to find incentive deep within yourself. You might just find yourself able to educate more than one of your Apprentices or Journeymen in the finer arts of competition upon the field. Just think upon what a delight that would be."
Oliaf roars with laughter, and smiles. "Aye lady ye can't fault one for try and tis not incentive I seek but the joy of a lovely lady to dine with. yet I do understand and accept. " his eyes alight and cheerful. He looks to Pawel and nods "well sir should you find yourself in the need of an unbiased ear let me know.. " he looks to Morla and bows. "though should you decide to take me up on me offer great lady, you as well please let me know. I'm not hard to find being the master of the stone masons guild. Thy name be OIiaf Penderghast."
Pawel just smiles as he listens at the moment, shaking his head a little bit. "Nice try, Master Penderghast," he remarks, a bit lightly, before he glances around at the area again.
Offering a polite bow of her head in deference to the larger stonemason, Morla replies warmly, "And such a name I shall endeavor to keep in mind should we have need of any stone work, Master Penderghast. I am sure your company would be nothing but charming, but we both know it is best if I decline." Pausing for a moment to look between both men, she lets her gaze stray over towards her long forgotten guards and poor serving girl still bearing the basket of fruit, "However, I must beg you both to excuse me as I do need to return to my previous obligations. I daresay I have idled about far too long for one day and should be on my way. Perhaps I shall have the pleasure of seeing you both in further festival events."
Oliaf bows to Morla and smiles "Of course lady.. " as he steps back a bit to allow her a clearer path to her guards and lady in waiting, He looks to the duke and grins. "well one can never be faulted for trying." as he looks to both nobles and looks up at the sun. "Sadly I too must return paperwork never fills out itself. though it would be nice if it did. " he chuckles.
Pawel nods a bit as he listens to the two of them. "I have a few things to take care of as well. It was nice to speak with the two of you. Hopefully we'll see each other again."
"Until then, Your Grace, Master Pengerghast," Morla offers both a gentle dip of her head in cordiality before gracefully making her way back over to her two guards and serving woman as the ensemble begins to head off towards the grounds bearing hospitality for the tournament.
Oliaf nods to both Pawel and Lady Morla as he backs up and then turns to head back into town and to his guild hall.
Pawel nods a bit, as he begins heading off in a different direction now, steps a bit slow at the moment.


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The more risk you pose to the lender, the more costly your mortgage loan will be. If you have an adverse credit history, you will be charged a higher amount of interest on your home purchase. You should always check your credit history by taking a copy of your credit report from any credit rating agency. To improve it or to keep your credit score high, make sure to pay your loans and credit bills on time. The higher your score is, the lower your interest is likely to be.
To know about the interest rates you qualify for, simply log on to the websites of various lenders and request for a no obligation loan quote. This will give you a good understanding of what your chances are as well as helps you to compare one lender to the next. A difference of few points can cost you in thousands; therefore it makes sense to look for the lender who can offer you the most ideal mortgage loan.
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@suholet Just wait a year - they'll copy it, reduce some stuff, give it a stylish name et voilá.
@suholet yep, let's see. Usually, it takes time to implement these API's, especially from big corporations. Comparing to the Google's one NE SDK provides a way more information. If you wanna try it, feel free to subscribe http://www.numbereight.me/#signup and I'll send you a private beta version :)
@andmitsch @suholet but we are already here! No need to wait for Apple ;)
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@suholet isn't Proactive already part of iOS?
@maarten could you give me some examples? I don't think that ios can tell to your app something like this "whenever the user is walking and their headphones are plugged in".
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I love this direction. Reducing friction and focusing on push versus pull. I want content to be pushed to me when I need it, rather than needing to fetch the information manually. Very exciting 🙋
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Assalamualaikum wbt.
On 26th February 2011, the program "UIAM Kuantan Berselawat" was organized by MRC Talhah and MRC Maimunah.
The program was held in conjunction with prophet Muhammad's (pbuh) maulid (remembering the day he was born).
It consisted of a performance by the winner of a story telling competition (also held on the morning of the same day at auditorium Kulliyyah of Pharmacy), qasidah performance, selawat in Jamaah and talk on "Sirah Nabawiyah".
UIAM Kuantan Berselawat was later rescheduled to start at 8pm. The venue was also changed to auditorium Kulliyyah of Science.
Here are some pictures that night...
Quite a lot of crowd.. alhamdulillah, that is a sign that UIAM Kuantan continues to love prophet Muhammad saw/pbuh in their hearts..
May there be more programs in remembering our prophet in the future.
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Cocheco River Watershed
Berrys River originates just north of Blue Job State Forest, along Meaderboro Road. It flows south in a forested area and runs through a small emergent wetland. The river runs parallel to Meaderboro Road through two and a half miles of forest before it fills Rochester Reservoir behind a dam on Reservoir Road. A few homes line the southern shore of the reservoir, with only forest surrounding the rest. Berrys River passes the dam and flows south through another three quarters of a mile of forest until it passes into Strafford.
Baxter Lake lies across Farmingtons border with Rochester. The shoreline of this 302 acre lake is a mix of forest and dense development, with homes and camps along Camelot Shore Drive. The outlet of the lake is in Rochester and eventually joins the Cocheco River.
The Mad River flows into Farmington from New Durham, near a farm on Ten Rod Road. It flows southeast along the road, through a mile long woodland, until it crosses Hornetown Road. Here the river turns east as it passes several homes, and begins to follow River Road. The Mad River encounters increasing development as it approaches Farmington town center, where it crosses Route 11 and flows through a dense residential neighborhood. As it reaches downtown Farmington the river passes under a bridge on Tappan Street and then flows into the Cocheco River.
The Ela River flows into Farmington from New Durham, close to Route 11. It makes its way southeast, crossing Spring Street and flowing through the backyards of numerous homes as it approaches downtown Farmington and joins the Cocheco River,
Pokamoonshine Brook flows out of an emergent wetland west of Pound Road. It travels north through a mile of forest and then crosses Route 11, where it flows past a large cemetery and then joins the Cocheco River.
Rattlesnake River drains a small pond and marsh near the intersection of Ten Rod Road and Pound Road. It flows northeast, past a small farm, and then enters a mile and a half long stretch of forest. The river emerges near an industrial facility on Route 11, and crosses this road into a marsh area south of the Farmington Country Club. Here it flows by several gravel pits and then joins the Cocheco River.
Dames Brook enters Farmington from Milton, near several homes on Milton Road. The brook flows south through a small forest, and then passes dozens of houses as it crosses Dick Dame Lane and skirts downtown Farmington. Dames brook runs past several more homes and businesses as it crosses Elm Street and then joins the Cocheco River.
The Cocheco River flows into Farmington from Middleton, in an area of forest and scattered wetlands. It travels south, encountering little development for the first mile and a half, except where it crosses Old Bay Road. Then the river enters the outskirts of downtown Farmington and passes many homes along Spring Street, where it is joined by the Ela River. The Cocheco River flows along the southern edge of downtown, passing numerous homes, businesses, and a cemetery, as it is joined by two more of its tributaries. The river passes under a bridge on South Main Street and flows by the Farmington Country Club, running along the edge of several of the fairways. The river then passes through a two mile long area of industrial buildings and gravel pits along Farmington Road before passing into Rochester.
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Creating a mood board for your business branding is a great idea for you to identify what appeals to you and the feeling you want your brand to represent. Then, refine to get down to the nitty gritty of what it is you want people to see/feel when they land on your page.
Mariah Althoff explains, "Having a mood board helps narrow your focus, gives you inspiration, and leads you down a path that relates well to your brand and business." Read more on "How to Create a Mood Board to Inspire your Branding" on her blog.
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Here's what an example post looks like when you have TK Checker running Snippets are automatically created underneath your draft You can set snippets to be any length. It can find any marker you wish - I usually use ?? or ** It will alert you if you try to publish a post with markers still remaining You can directly edit in the snippet box and that will auto-update your post.
@helenryles this should be on the site
@ChuckReynolds @helenryles Yes, you're right! Lots more screenshots and FAQs to come.
Chikodi Chima@chikodi · Mission Control // Moonshot
This is a really helpful tool for writers! @helenryles What inspired it?
@Chikodi @helenryles I kept seeing 'TK' in published posts quite often, where info & links were missing. It was clear that people were using the method but forgetting to replace their missing info markers.
Greg GilbertHunter@gregoiregilbert · I make products and run companies.
I second that. Very cool idea @helenryles.
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TBH IDK what TK was... I had to back search it... I'm also a horrible... nay.. non-existent writer... But... I like the TK method... and therefore this plugin may be useful. That is... if I ever get to writing anything other than tons and tons of evernote blog post idea notes/jots. Cheers
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Maine health officials are warning of the dangers of the deep freeze that's hit the region, with temperatures across the state Thursday night plunging well below zero into record-breaking territory.
Hypothermia and frostbite are the biggest concerns, officials with the Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention say.
Hypothermia, caused by low body temperature, can be fatal. Freezing or nearly freezing parts of the body can cause frostbite, which typically affects fingers, toes and the top of the ears or nose. Symptoms include numbness, tingling and a change of color in the affected areas, which can become pale, blue or white.
Even brief skin exposure in this Arctic blast can cause frostbite, officials say, so they recommend layering up on clothing and wearing mittens, scarfs, hats and warm shoes. Stock your car with blankets, food and water and extra batteries, in case you get stranded.
In addition, they recommend avoiding prolonged outdoor activities, preparing for power outages and checking on elderly neighbors. Officials advise those who use crucial life-support devices to keep extra batteries on hand in case the power fails.
And pets should not be left outside for extended periods of time.
Warming shelters can be found by calling or texting 211.
The Maine CDC has also issued information on heating assistance and other crucial services for dealing with the extreme weather. You can find that by clicking here.


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Upcoming Meetings
— The Vision Committee will meet at 4 p.m. Wednesday. The committee will hear a presentation by City Engineer Adam Lancaster and representatives from Stolfus & Associates about a U.S. Highway 50 Access Control Plan. The city and the Colorado Department of Transportation have identified a need to develop the plan for U.S. 50 between 15th Street and Raynolds Avenue for the development/execution of the U.S. 50 Corridor Plan in East Cañon City.
— Coffee With the Mayor will be at 8 a.m. March 29. The public is invited to hear an update on city projects and ask questions.
Both events will be in council chambers at John D. Havens City Hall, located at 128 Main St. Parking is located on the south side of the building.
District 4 Councilman Mark Gill announced Monday that he is resigning from his position on the Cañon City Council effective March 31.
Gill is moving to Colorado Springs, where a majority of his business is conducted, in addition to the Denver area. He said the decision wasn't an easy one, but it is in the best interest of his business as an independent factory representative for a piece of automotive equipment.
Prior to serving on the council, Gill served on the Cañon City Planning Commission and Board of Adjustments.
"It's a real pleasure to have been part of the things that have happened over those years," he said. "A lot of common sense has come to the board, and a lot of improvements like the splash pad (at Centennial Park) and the streets being worked on — I am very proud to have been a part of that with rest of these folks, and staff has worked very hard on that."
Gill ran unopposed in the November 2015 election. During his campaign, he said he was not a politician, but rather a concerned citizen who had no personal agenda in running for council other than to work to make a difference in his community. His late father, Jerry Gill, also served as a councilman for 12 years.
Gill said the city has made great strides and is going in the right direction.
"It's been a pleasure serving the citizens of Cañon City," he said. "Thank you for allowing you to serve."
Mayor Preston Troutman commended Gill on his years of service and for conducting city business with class, intelligence and grace.
The sentiment was echoed by City Administrator Tony O'Rourke.
"There are very few people I've worked with in 35 years that better epitomize a public servant than Mark Gill," he said. "His dedication, his honesty, his common sense, his willingness to try to find a win-win scenario in almost everything he does truly has impacted us — he's the gold standard."
Also during Monday's meeting, the council approved by majority vote second reading of an ordinance increasing stormwater impact fees from $0.001821/square foot of impervious surface to $0.002549.
The 40 percent hike is expected to generate $317,000 annually to cover current operations and maintenance of the stormwater program, but will not provide for any future capital improvements.
Gill voted against the ordinance, saying it's premature and should be held off until the city knows who all the players will be in a proposed special stormwater district.
"There are studies and other things going on, and we don't know yet whether the players with the county will be involved and support this," he said. "The enterprise is running in the red, but it has been running in the red for a number of years."
Councilman Frank Jaquez said approving the increase is the first step toward getting everyone involved. Councilman John Hamrick said this allows the city to take care of its stormwater permit and clears the deck to address the county and its contribution to the stormwater quantity problem.
"This is a short-term solution to a massive, long-term problem," Councilman Jim Meisner said. "If the district doesn't move forward, we are going to have to deal with the problem."
In other business, the council:
— Authorized an extension of Bid of a bid for crack and chip seal to A-1 Chipseal Co., not to exceed $375,000.
— Authorized an extension of funding with the Fremont Center for the Arts in an amount not to exceed $21,600.
— Accepted the conveyance of Lot 16, Dawson Ranch, Phase V Subdivision.
— Received a report from Sheila Kimmell who made a comparison sheet of the 2016 and 2017 citizen survey results.
— Approved second reading of an ordinance increasing the city administrator's salary from $130,000 to $133,380 based on a performance evaluation and a matrix of achievements.
— Approved designs for artwork and proposed locations for the new "Dino Daze" sculptures.
— Approved a resolution amending the city's personnel management manual to include a survivor benefit policy, which would give dependent survivors an option to continue health coverage for one year.
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The Minister of infrastructure Vladimir Omelian criticized the state of infrastructure of railway station in Nikolaev and warned the leadership of PJSC "Ukrainian Railways" on inspections of all stations in the country.
Omeljan: Inspect all the stations in the Ukraine and then go to the leaders of "Ukrzaliznytsia" home. PHOTO
As reported mediaUA with reference to the press service of the Ministry of Infrastructure, he stated during his working trip to the Mykolaiv region. It is noted that the previous inspection of the Minister of infrastructure of railway station in Nikolaev took place in July 2017.
"I'm frankly dissatisfied with the condition of the station in Nikolaev. For almost the entire past year of positive changes. I am extremely dissatisfied that the Minister needs to make two trips to the station, twice "enjoy" his condition. All these explanations from the category "we have not been able to put in order" – this is unacceptable! I want to warn the leadership of "Ukrzaliznytsia", we inspect all the stations in the Ukraine and then go to the leaders of "Ukrzaliznytsia" home and see how they live and compare how it relates to those conditions in which there are people at the station. I think they house more order and quite another state of the toilets," said the official.
Read the " mediaUA": the Minister of infrastructure Omeljan about riding in the reserved seat: "the Bed is fresh and clean, cars washed, conduits accommodating"
Omeljan recalled that "Ukrzaliznytsya" will have 26 billion hryvnias of capital investments.
"One of the projects just might become a repair station in Nikolaev. But it must be the joint work of Railways, city management and the head of the station. The station is the face of the city, Nikolaev has long required a modern facility that will meet the spirit of the city and to have optimal functional load," - said the Minister.
According to him, due to the fact that we managed to overcome corruption in the distribution of the car fleet of "Ukrzaliznytsia", the company accumulates monthly additional UAH 300 million that year, more than 3.5 billion UAH.
"We have agreed that these funds will be spent on the infrastructure - track, stations. Therefore, funding this year will be," added Omeljan.
Read the " mediaUA": Need to reduce the time spent in the path of trains in Mariupol and in Transcarpathia: it is not normal that you need to go 15 hours.. Photos
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Our first family support group went really well! We had sisters and brothers join us with their parents and show support to their siblings and others in the group.
First as the families were getting together and settling in, we asked each one of them to make their own name tags. We had some creative ones made by the little ones and some liked to add a personal touch with a drawing.
We all gathered in a circle for the first activity. This activity required for each member to have 5 wrapped colored candies, each color had a corresponding question. My favorite question was "what's one thing you love about your sibling or child with autism ?" This brought up many discussions and showed us how the child with autism is being loved at home.
The second activity required a stuffed animal to be tossed around the group. Each person holding the teddy bear was asked to say a statement, and each person from the group would raise their hand if they would feel the same regarding the statement. We noticed how most of us shared common interests and felt the same way.
The third activity required some socks, beans, and rice (not cooked), this activity made some hungry but it was great to hear that most of them knew the motive of the activity once it was done. The group was asked to wear a sock on one hand and try to pick out the beans out of the rice. Some were able to pick out around 40 beans in 30 seconds and some were able to pick out 7 beans. They all expressed how it was difficult, frustrating, and complicated to use their hand while having a sock on their hand. However, it was easier picking out the beans from the rice when they did not have a sock on. It was great to see how they were able to relate to the child with autism and how they feel when they can not communicate or interact with others.
This afternoon the teachers came on time for the support group, they were all excited to get started in the activities. We had the teachers do similar activities that we did earlier with the families. The teachers expressed the concerns they had and difficulties they went through last year with some of their students. It was great to hear their stories and we did our best to help them by giving them strategies to use in the following school year.
We keep telling families and teachers " everything you learn you can use on all of your students/children" and Christina assured them that not only on children but these strategies can also be used on their spouse. They were very excited about that as many of our parents and teachers want to change their spouses' behavior!


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Award-winning nature photographer Chris Schmid, captures stunning imagery of African wildlife; depicting the harsh realities of survival in the wild.
- Schmid set out on an awe-inspiring photography expedition to the dry salt planes of Namibia
- The shoot was part of Chris' documentary 'The African Survivors'; filming and photographing endangered species across Africa; looking at how the same animals behaved differently in different environments
- The enigmatic beauty of the wild is enriched through the lens of Sony's RX10 III camera; combining an extended 24-600mm 25x super-telephoto zoom with a powerful sensor poised to capture sensational close-up detail
From tracking the Black Rhino to a rare sighting of a Caracal to witnessing a pride of Lions hunting their prey; this outstanding wildlife photography series captures the desolate beauty of the wild.
Chris Schmid, a Swiss native, captured the stunning collection in December; a time of year when the weather can be changeable which, as the collection shows, offers its own challenges but also opportunities for imagery.
Chris provides tips on how best to capture great wildlife imagery –
- Ensure you have a good tracker; seek out the good trackers as they will be an invaluable aid
- Be prepared to get up early to attach yourself to a group of animals like a pride of lions and be prepared to wait; lions tend to sleep up to 20 hours per day so you need to be vigilant to know when they will be on the move and be ready with your camera
- Be observant; Sounds simple but it can lead to wonderful and unexpected shots. If you spend a day watching cheetahs or lions and they don't make a kill, the chances are that they will try the next day so keep tracking them
- Keep properly hydrated and drink lots of water; A general rule of thumb is drinking about a litre of water every 3 hours
- Use camera filters; the elements, at least on the African planes, are harsh therefore camera filters can offer a lot of protection
Award winning photographer Chris Schmid, commented: "I find photographing the local nature in Namibia fascinating; seeing how the animals have adapted their behaviour to be able to survive is a wonderful story to tell through the camera lens. Vegetation and water supplies are a lot more limited in such dry environments, we see that groups of animals split up more often when hunting for their next food source. With precious few places to hide, this makes the territory extremely effective and deadly."
"Photographing in such harsh environments can provide multiple challenges but here dust can be a real issue. On the upside, the vast planes mean that you can see for very long distances so good telephoto lenses are essential. Using the Sony RX10 III gave me confidence on this particularly testing shoot. The camera's impressively quick autofocus and the zoom range were crucial to capture the wild."
"When coming face to face with rare animals, I had to react quickly not to miss a shot, and couldn't get too close, therefore, the silent shutter speed of the camera was vital. Also, using a 600mm at an aperture of F4 would normally mean carrying around a lot of weight in lenses but thanks to everything being in one bridge camera body, it made the shoot a whole lot easier."
Yann Salmon Legagneur, Head of Product Marketing, Digital Imaging for Sony Europe, commented: "The RX10 III is the ideal accompaniment for professional and amateur wildlife photographers. Chris' wildlife collection showcases just what the camera is capable of; just one camera with a fixed lens. Additionally, thanks to its 24-600mm super-telephoto zoom and silent shutter capability, it ensures that these beautiful animals are not disturbed whilst photos are taken."
The Sony RX10 III camera is available now.


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Last night Coachella announced its stacked new lineup, featuring to big reunions: LCD Soundsystem and Guns N' Roses.
The lineup also features: Sufjan Stevens, M83, Grimes, Run the Jewels, Ice Cube, Jack Ü, Sia, Major Lazer, Death Grips, Sia, Flume, Calvin Harris, Beach House, A$AP Rocky, Chvrches, Purity Ring, Disclosure, Courtney Barnett, Vince Staples, Rhye, Bat for Lashes, Savages, Deafheaven, Deerhunter, Unknown Mortal Orchestra, Hudson Mohawke, Ellie Goulding, HEALTH, Rae Sremmurd, Kamasi Washington, the Last Shadow Puppets, Skepta, Sophie, AlunaGeorge, DJ Koze, and many, many more.
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Chiropractic care is a manual therapy that can be used to address many health and performance problems. Chiropractic focuses on the biomechanical dysfunction of the spine and its effect on the entire nervous system. Animal chiropractors provide additional diagnosis and treatment options, along with traditional veterinary care, to help your animal companion maintain optimal health.
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If a VSC is identified, the animal chiropractor corrects the misalignment of the spine and restores mobility and proper transfer of information among the central nervous system, muscles, skin and organs. The adjustment is a specific, high-speed, low-force maneuver applied directly to the affected vertebra. The adjustment moves the affected joint beyond the normal physiological range of movement, without exceeding anatomical integrity, which then returns proper function to the joint.
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The owners of brothels under the aegis of The National Association of Brothel Owners, NABO, Imo State chapter, has raised a task force to stop non-registered members from operating.
They also revealed that the association has perfected plans to sanitise prostitution, which it said was the oldest profession known to the human race.
NABO state Chairman, Dr. Stanley Nwachukwu, stated that members who engaged in child trafficking in the brothels would be reported to the police.
He added that the task force would fish out brothels where hard drugs were being sold.
He also stated that the association had aided in curbing cases of rape and sexual abuse among children, which he said would have been more rampant without the operation of brothels in the state.
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"I will ensure that adequate fines are paid by such brothel owners, whose inmates engage in fisticuffs. I urge every brothel owner to strictly adhere to the rules and regulations guiding against coming into brothels with arms and ammunition,"
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Kufri - oldest ski slopes OR ski destination OR its trekking and hiking OR Switzerland of India OR Switzerland of the East
Kufri is a famous hill station just 16 kms from Shimla in Himachal Pradesh well known for its ski slopes. Kufri gives paranomic view of the deep valleys, dense forests and lofty mountains. National Snow Statue Competition is held at Kufri every year in January.
Kufri along with Shimla and Chail forms the Golden Triangle of Himachal Pradesh. Tourists are fascinated by the breathtaking views of Kufri, Shimla and Chail along with the luxurious resorts like Toshali Royal View available for the tour to Shimla, Kufri and Chail.
Standing at an altitude of 2510 meters above sea level at Southern Himachal, Kufri was discovered in 1918 by the British people.
A small hill station of Himachal Pradesh, Kufri is 19-kms from Shimla connecting by national highway no. 22. Popular for its hiking and skiing trails in Himachal Pradesh, Kufri is at its natural best during winters. Skiing and tobogganing can be enjoyed along snow-capped slopes.
Skiing buffs and adventure seekers look forward to the annual winter sports festival held in February at Kufri Himachal Pradesh to participate in it.
The Himalayan Nature Park is one of the major tourist attractions near Kufri. This Park offers numerous endangered birds and animals such as goral, serow, musk deer, leopard, black bears and so on.
A walk through Mahasu Peak, crowned by a small temple, can be an ideal option for fun lovers as they have to cross a forest of spruce and deodar on the way. The Mahasu Ridge avails good slopes for skiing.
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Kufri is well connected through rail, road and air. A better way to reach Kufri is via Shimla. This town is 19 kms from Kufri and well connected from rail, road and air network.
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Here's what you call a proper link up with 4 of the UKs Hardest MCs coming together to form 'Full of Lyrics' and thats actually an understatement as this mixtape contains pure bangers ranging from Hardcore Ragga to Raggae to Grime with each MC bouncing off each other neatly in terms of lyrics and delivery you cant go wrong with Badness,Shizzle,Killa P and Jamakabi all on one project as they are all individual masters of the Ragga style flow which they all work effortlessly,Peppering tracks all over this mixtape.
My personal favourites are 'Full of Lyrics','Cross the Bridge','Twitter','Tarzan' &'Dudus/Dudus Two' but I got to big up the 'Full of Lyrics' man dem for bringing back the spirit of Tubby.T by dropping two of his freestyles as the last track which was a nice surprise but there's tracks for everyone on this I know the Ladies are going to go nuts for tracks like 'Gallis' and'Nookie' and I can imagine certain man loosing it to'When mi rifle ah rise' Expect a full review on this asap but be sure to Download this Now!!!


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In 1997, frustrated at not having the opportunity to live and train at altitude, 2-time Olympian and British professional cyclist Shaun Wallace made the world's first Altitude Tent System. This product soon became an integral part of the developing simulated altitude industry.
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"The first night I slept in an altitude tent, I knew I would finally no longer be at such a big disadvantage to those riders who could live at altitude. With the Colorado Mountain Room system I can also enjoy a normal bedroom, just as if I was living in the hills."
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kitchen with a viewPosted: September 1st, 2009 | Author: admin | Filed under: Uncategorized | 1 Comment »
i don't think we'll ever have a kitchen with such an awesome view again. lisbon has a very unique type of light during sunset and twilight, it's very soft and yellow.
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My mother-in-law seriously pisses me off sometimes
I swear, by all the deities above, that my mother-in-law will be the death of me. She was involved in a car accident this morning, a bus collided with her car, she's OK but apparently her car is a write-off. Understandably, she was a bit of a wreck herself when she rang to tell me, but she couldn't remember any details apart from the car being towed away, doesn't know whether the police were notified, so I called the police station - nothing reported. Went to collect her to take her into the station so she could report it (for insurance purposes), and I can't find her. It reminds me of the time I came home to a message on the machine, saying she was in hospital, could I come and collect her. That time she had been hit by a car (like her actual person), thrown on the bonnet, bounced off the windscreen, and broke her collar bone, as well as various bumps and bruises. By the time I rang the hospital she had just left. I thought she must have gotten a taxi home, so I hightailed it to her place to see how she was - she wasn't there. I waited for awhile, and there she comes, walking down the street - she had WALKED home from the hospital. I just knew that's what she was doing, but I had images of her collapsing somewhere on the way home. Heaven only knows where she is now, probably decided to walk to the smash repairs place (three suburbs away!!) to get her things out of the car. She makes me so infuriated - don't mind me dear, I'll just sit in the dark, don't want to be a bother, oh you shouldn't have, I know how busy you are, I can walk to the medical centre with the 20 stitches in my knee, I'm sure you're too busy to worry about a silly old thing like me etc etc etc. GRRR ARGGH INDEED!


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Work Hard, Work Smart
If you find yourself sitting at your desk right now struggling to complete your tasks, chances are that you could better prioritize your workload. Learn how to make the most out of your workday and boost your productivity at work with these 6 tips.
How To Be Productive At Work
Prioritize Important Tasks
Prioritize important tasks so you are able to complete them earlier on in the workday. Work on important tasks first because research says morning hours are when your mental alertness is at its peak. Working on more high-priority tasks in the morning, as opposed to the afternoon, allows you to work with more concentration and less distractions.
Prioritize Tip: Create a list of priorities, ranking them on level of importance, before you begin to work.
Stop Multi-Tasking on Important Tasks
Focusing on a single task enables you to direct your full attention to the task at hand and significantly cuts down the time it takes to complete. When it comes to important tasks, especially ones that are time-sensitive, multi-tasking can make it harder for you to return with the same train of thought you had before you switched tasks.
Multi-Tasking Tip: Set reasonable deadlines for each goal or project in advance, so you can limit how much time you're spending on each task.
Create An Agenda & Set Goals for Meetings
To increase productivity in your meetings, create an agenda and set goals for each meeting. This process will help save everyone time, as it ensures a steady flow of conversation and pre-determines goals to complete. Following an agenda helps form specific actionable items that need to get done and avoids problems of miscommunication.
Meeting Tip: Keep a record of past meeting agendas to track progression of tasks and projects.
Organize Your Workspace
Your work atmosphere may have distractions that are uncontrollable, whether it may be phones ringing or people talking. However, something that is in your control is the cleanliness of your workspace. A clean, organized workspace helps limit distractions and allows you to aim your focus on your work and not your clutter.
Workspace Tip: Tidy up your workspace at least once every two weeks.
Take Breaks
Refresh your mind, stay motivated, and maintain focus by taking short breaks throughout the day (particularly in the mid-morning and mid-afternoon). Taking breaks, especially during long tasks, can help prevent a decline in performance.
Break Tip: Take a brisk walk around the office or even a trip to the break room.
Plan Ahead
Take five minutes out of your day to organize your priorities for the next workday. Having a schedule planned out allows you to come into work the next day knowing exactly what you need to get done, instead of trying to remember where you left off before.
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Great Britain and U.S. come to agreement on technology transfer
Although the political relationship could change overnight, there's no doubt that they're the strongest of our close allies, and (along with Australia) a core member of the group that seems to be awake to the danger the free people of the world are facing. The technology transfer issue has threatened to end Britain's participation in the JSF program.
The alternative engine for the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter, the F136, is also possibly coming back from the dead. It's to be built by Rolls Royce and GE, and the Brits are understandably eager to reap some rewards from the JSF program.


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Karl Edler von Merizzi
Karl Merizzi was born as the son of a k.k. Rittmeister at Como on the 26th of October 1839. On the 25th of September 1851 he entered military services by attending the military academy at Wiener Neustadt. On the 1st of June 1859 he was commissioned as a Leutnant in infantry regiment number 22. With this regiment he took part in the campaign in northern Italy of the same year. During the battle near Palestro, Merizzi received a serious bullet wound to the chest and was captured by the enemy. After his release he was transferred to infantry regiment number 79 on the 31st of January 1860 and send on convalescent leave to recover from his wounds.
On the 28th of July 1864 Karl Merizzi entered service in the Mexican Volunteer Corps in the rank of Oberlieutenant. He took part in the expedition to the Sierra del Norte, the Sierra Madre and through the Tierra Caliente. He was promoted to Hauptmann 2nd class on the 11th of November 1865. For his heroic performance he was honored with the Knight's Cross of the Order of our beloved Madonna of Guadalupe on the 2nd of January 1866 and the Bronze Military Merit Medal on the 31st of January 1866 with the additional promotion to Hauptmann 1st class. When the volunteer corps were disbanded in December 1866 he returned to Austria were he was re-transferred into the Austro-Hungarian army as Leutnant in infantry regiment number 79 on the 7th of April 1867. Like so many others, who were lucky enough to survive the Mexican Adventure, he found himself in his old regiment with the same rank he had had in 1864 feeling the mockery and sometimes scorn of his comrades who had remained at home. During these years the spirit of the time was that the "Mexicans" were often seen as traitors having a good time in a tropical climate while the Austrian Kaiser had needed them during the fateful war of 1866. Some circles in the Austro-Hungarian Monarchy who in the defeat following the Austro-Prussian war thought that they had lost everything and took out their resentment on the veterans of the Mexican Adventure. It took years to overcome these resentments.
Karl Merizzi was promoted to Oberleutnant on the 23rd of April 1869. On the 7th of January 1872 he married Anna Lesnig with whom he had a son called Erik (in some sources Erich) who later also entered on a military career. On the 1st of October 1873 Oberleutnant Merizzi was transferred to infantry regiment number 7 but only a month later on the 1st of November he was again transferred, this time to infantry regiment number 17 garrisoned at Trieste and Laibach. In this regiment he received his promotion to Hauptmann 2nd class on the 1st of November 1877 and to Hauptmann 1st class on the 1st of November 1880. On the 1st of May 1889 Hauptmann Merizzi was transferred to infantry regiment number 62 with the additional promotion to Major shortly followed by his retirement on the 1st of December 1889. Because of the regulations of the time his service in the Mexican Volunteer Corps was taken into account as "wartime duty" and Major Merizzi was ennobled as "Edler von" on the 9th of September 1890 as a common policy . In September 1891 Major Karl Edler von Merizzi and his wife Anna moved to Vienna where he died on the 20th of December 1914.
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