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Blog Post Planning
The planning of our blog post started by building a time line from end to beginning. To even start that process, we needed to figure out the WHO, WHAT, WHERE, WHEN, WHY of our audience and of Olly, itself.
To successfully reach our target audience in the blog post, we had to come to a consensus of who are target audience is. Once figuring out our target audience (males and females 18-34) it leads us to what tone, voice and style we wanted to use while creating our blog to successfully reach and speak to them. The tone, voice and style that we used to reach the target audience was using a witty and informative approach. By using this approach, we are able to get our main facts about Olly in a creative way and keep the interest of the reader long enough to direct them to our call to actions.
After we learned our product, we could begin with the objectives we wanted to meet and how we would reach them. The goal of the blog post was to create a "buzz" about the new interactive robot. To create such "buzz", we highlighted the main, intriguing points about Olly. To create the "buzz" for Olly we decided that highlight the fact that he will interact with you in a personal way, making Olly stand out to the competition.
Next, we decided on what action we wanted the reader to take. Obviously reading our content is one of the primary actions but we want to direct the reader to our main website and our social media pages. Our social media pages will be a gateway to more information about Olly, showing them in more detail of how Olly interacts and they will see the promotion of free shipping there.
After we figured out our audience, the goal, how get the goal across and our call to action, we could begin writing our blog. Knowing that the digital reader scans content instead of reading word for word, we knew to write in an F pattern and utilize the inverted pyramid- describing what Olly is and a call to action to the website.
Using these elements in our blog post will optimize our web-copy, generating more web traffic, social visits and hopefully more sales.
Meeting Our Objectives
Our content met our objectives by utilizing Olly's benefits to the reader, creating enough interest for them to click on our CTA of going to our web site and social media pages. We promoted Olly in a way that the reader will believe that the product will be doing him or her a favour if they were to have Olly in their life, filling a void they didn't know they had.
Another way we met our objective is that we know our audience. Knowing our audience is key to successfully getting the reader to our web page from our blog. Knowing the 80/20 rule (80% of our sales is from 20% of our audience) we wrote in a way that targeted our audience that we create that 20%. To create the 20% we thought that highlighting the "cool" and new benefits had to offer the technology obsessed 18-34.
We wanted to use the "what's in it for me" approach. By using this approached we wanted use more "you" and not "we" while writing. Using "you" means we are speaking to them and not at them, this makes it more about the reader and less about Olly. This also helps us show the reader that Olly will make the readers life easier and utilize their time in the best way possible.
Want to meet Olly? Come say Hey Olly! And see how Olly introduces himself.
Want to know how Olly can help you? continue reading (https://www.heyolly.com/) And connect with Olly on Facebook and Twitter pages
Creating these call to actions, we wanted them to meet our goal of visiting our web site and social media pages. To do this, we used short phrases that were action oriented to entice the reader to click on the link.
For each call to action, the reader will know exactly what they should expect when clicking on the link. For example, our first call to action is for the reader to meet Olly, Olly's catch responds to "Hey Olly" so we thought it would be a creative way to have the call to action as "Want to meet Olly? Come say Hey Olly! And see how Olly introduces himself". The reader knows that they are simply being introduced to Olly,
Our purpose of our CTAs is to get the reader to learn more and educate themselves on Olly. Because we don't want to have a too long of a blog to bore the reader, they can continue reading at their own pace, on topics of their interest at Olly's website.
For our social media, we put social share button at the top and bottom of our blog post. Since our secondary goal was to get the reader to our social accounts, we thought it would be more beneficial to use our website as our main CTA and just use social buttons to connect with Olly via social media.
In-depth Justifications
While writing the blog post for Olly, we wanted to start with the headline and build the copy around the headline. The headline is the what guides the digital reader to continue to read the article, we thought it was important to create a headline that would intrigue the reader to want to learn more.
The headline that we decided to go with is "A robot having a personality isn't an oxymoron anymore, World, meet Olly". The way to get your content shared by people on social media, or email forwards, is by creative, quality content. This headline is short and direct, using a witty way to grab the reader's attention, yet it is still digestible for the reader to understand that they are going to learn about a new product.
After we established what the headline was going to be, we started the web copy. To write the web copy we used an inverted pyramid. Using the inverted pyramid, in the first paragraph we explained what Olly exactly was with a call to action beside it. After the "conclusion", we briefly outlined who Olly exactly was, followed with how Olly will benefit the reader's life.
We also wrote the blog post in the F patter. The current digital reader wants to be told where to look, what to read and what to do, writing in the F pattern will allow the reader to scan the most important facts about Olly via bullet points and short staggered paragraphs. The reader should be convinced after scanning our blog post to click on our CTAs and learn more about what interests them about Olly.
We also used a visual in our blog post. The visual that we used was a visual that showed Olly saying "You've been sitting here for two hours. Get up and walk a little", this image is a representation of what we are highlighting to the reader. People process images faster than they do text, having this as our image will tell the reader that Olly has more to offer than you telling him what to do, Olly will help you do things. Our web copy supports our image, going into further explanation on how Olly will get to know your daily habits.
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A robot having a personality isn't an oxymoron anymore
World, meet Olly.
With all of the interactive robots coming to the market everyday, you're probably wondering "how can Olly be different?"
Yes, we are all aware of where times are going, first there was Siri then there was Amazon Echo, now there is Olly, your robot assistant with a great personality. Want to meet Olly? Come say Hey Olly! And see how Olly introduces himself.
Olly doesn't just do your basic voice-command actions, Olly will really get to know you on a whole new level. Olly will start learning your habits, listen to your goals, and help you achieve them!
Sometimes your alarm clock is not enough for you to get out of bed, sometimes you need someone to remind you that you picked up running. Olly will be that friendly voice in your head to motivate you, or at least make you feel guilty enough to get you out of bed.
You are probably wondering a couple things:
- How does Olly pick up on my daily routine?
- What type of personality does Olly have?
- What other benefits will Olly provide me with?
- Oh, and those privacy issues we all know about.
Olly will pivot while you move around, picking up on your daily routine and yes, since Olly is polite, Olly wants to face you while he(she) speaks to you.
This personality we speak of is how Olly views you, you essentially create the tonality of your "personal assistant".
- If you are a curious person, Olly will regurgitate facts for you and share them randomly throughout the day.
- If you are an unorganized person, with poor time management, Olly will help you organize your life.
Olly's main priority is you and aiding you throughout your day. Yes, Olly does interact with other people in your household but, they will receive more of a basic response compared to the personalized and well thought out response you will receive.
If you are looking for a more humanized connection than your current robot assistant offers you,
Olly is the best choice for you.
Want to know how Olly can help you? continue reading (https://www.heyolly.com/) And connect with Olly on Facebook and Twitter pages


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Tabhair do d'aire go bhfuil roinnt codanna den suíomh idirlín ar fáil i mBéarla amháin. Tá siad á n-aistriú go Gaeilge agus beidh siad ar fáil roimh dheireadh na bliana.
The Taoiseach Mr. Leo Varadkar T.D. has appointed Mr. Michael Gladney as Revenue Commissioner, to succeed Mr. Liam Irwin who recently retired from the Revenue Board.
Mr. Gladney has been Assistant Secretary with responsibility for Collector-General's Division in Revenue since 2012. He has served for 22 years in Revenue, having joined from the Valuation Office in 1995.
A native of Glynn in Co.Carlow, he is married to Geraldine and they have two children, Ciara and Shane.
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i ordered stuff on 8th dec, just tracked it all said it wont arrive til 16th jan, i know its xmas n all, but you know bit of a pisstake!! i cancelled a few items, does anyone know how quickly they refund?
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wouldnt have already taken the 30 pounds worth of items out of the account already? because it wasnt already dispatched??
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Worth ringing them. Maybe one item is out of stock and they're holding because of the others?
I ordered something on Monday and it was dispatched this morning. I did, however, accept first class post instead of free.


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Tuesday, December 4, 2007
Feather Tree
About 24" tall. Made from goose biots (about 4 oz), floral wire and floral tape. The base is a repurposed vase from the thrift shop.
The feather tree is a very time consuming project... especially when you make it this dense. I am very please with the result!
Next time, I will pre-cut the branches to length before wrapping them. Also, pre-drill the trunk with about 4 x the number of holes you thing you need. Anyone know where I can find brown floral tape?
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The last few weeks have been busy around here. With the approach of daylight savings time, the start of spring and the increase in temperatures my beloved has been in overdrive for us to get finished with all our house decorating. When I arrived last September our entire house needed to be painted. Although Rob had been living in the house for over a year he was waiting for my arrival to begin painting. Before I ever saw the house I thought it would be a few weeks to complete. When I saw how big the house was I knew it would take much longer, just not this long. We are on the home stretch now, with just our own bedroom to paint. Even the garage got painted before our bedroom. After all the delays we looked forward to completion. Then last week a friend asked me to help look after her toddler for a few days, as he couldn't go to daycare. I happily obliged as I enjoyed a change of pace. Needless to say I didn't make any progress in the decorating in those few days. Rather I got to enjoy seeing my home through the eyes of a young boy, and marvel at what a wonderful playground our home is. Carpeted stairs seemed to be the favourite toy, as both days saw hours spent climbing and playing on the stairs. As I remembered back to my own childhood I believe my brother and I also would spend a lot of time playing on the stairs in our home. No need for expensive toys when there is a house to play in.
Then we also had some terrible news last Friday. My husband and I help in our Church bus ministry. We run one of the bus routes for Sunday mornings. My husband is also the AWANA Commander. That is our Wednesday evening children's ministry. I help in by being director of the younger children (Sparkies.) On Friday night we got a call to let us know that one of the children had suddenly died. He was only 12. He had died in his sleep on Thursday/Friday. This boy was on our Sunday morning route and also one of our AWANA boys. He lived with his father, as his mother had left when he was very young. He had only just got saved three weeks ago, and now he is home with the Lord. The funeral is tonight, at the same time as our AWANA group. His family has very little by this world's standards, and do not know the Lord. Our entire Church are wrapping around this family during this difficult time. The family don't even have any money to pay for the funeral. This boy was not one of the popular children. He could be very difficult to love, but he was still important to God. He is in glory now, but there is a shattered family still here to be ministered to. I cannot even begin to imagine what it must feel like to loose a child, never mind to go through it without the comfort of my faith. Yet we will continue to reach out to this family after the funeral is over and the other visitors have gone. The grief will take a long time to process, but we have a hope to offer this family and so it is our duty to continue reaching out to them in the coming months and years.
This week also sees my first Ladies Fellowship at our Church. I am eager to get started in this ministry, but also a little nervous. I have no idea what the ladies are expecting from me, or what previous fellowships have been like. I am launching this ministry with an afternoon tea, so the next few days are going to be busy with lots of baking. Regardless of the trims and expectations though, the important thing for me is to bring a refocus to our ladies. It is time to stop looking for entertainment and start looking for opportunities to serve. I am going to challenge the ladies with the verses from Titus 2 about the older teaching the younger, and being keepers at home. It is a message that is definitely needed here in Florida, where everyone lives such fragmented and isolated lives. Lord willing the message will begin to impact the women in our Church to make a real difference in each others lives as well as reaching outside ourselves to serve too.
Well it's time to close and get a paint brush back in my hands again.
Titus 2:3-5
The aged women likewise, that they be in behaviour as becometh holiness, not false accusers, not given to much wine, teachers of good things; that they may teach the young women to be sober, to love their husbands, to love their children, to be discreet, chaste, keepers at home, good, obedient to their own husbands, that the word of God be not blasphemed.
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AAUP Membership Chapter Council ByLaws
Article I NAME AND STATEMENT OF PURPOSE
The name of this organization shall be the BIOMEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES OF NEW JERSEY COUNCIL OF AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF UNIVERSITY PROFESSORS CHAPTERS ("AAUP- BHSNJ" or "Council of AAUP Chapters" or "Council").
The Biomedical and Health Sciences of New Jersey Council of AAUP Chapters represents the individual members of the several units of the former University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey in continual efforts to advance the cause of higher education and to improve conditions of faculty employment. The principal purpose of this Council is to work cooperatively to solve problems and take action with respect to matters of mutual concern, including:
The maintenance and improvement of the quality of medical, dental and allied health education in New Jersey; The support of the principles and policies of AAUP, including academic freedom and tenure;
•The pursuit of quality and equity in academic employment relationships;
•Furtherance of the economic welfare and well being of the members of the Council of AAUP Chapters and those represented by the Council of AAUP Chapters through collective negotiations;
•Administration of the contracts negotiated between the Council of AAUP Chapters and Rowan and Rutgers Universities and/or their successors in accordance with the laws of the State of New Jersey;
•Furtherance of policies with respect to fringe benefits and other such matters; and
•Communication on behalf of the Council of AAUP Chapters with the national AAUP.
Article II DEFINITIONS
1.Council of AAUP Chapters (the "Council" or
2.AAUP - The American Association of University Professors
3.RWJMS/ SPH - The Robert Wood Johnson Medical School/School of Public Health Chapter
4.SOM Chapter - School of Osteopathic Medicine Chapter
5.The University – Rowan University (for SOM and Stratford librarians) and/or Rutgers University (for all other represented faculty and librarians) and/or any successor entity to either, or to the former University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey.
Article III MEMBERSHIP OF AAUP AND COUNCIL
Section 1: AAUP Membership
A. Representation - The Council is the exclusive negotiating agent for all
teaching and/or research faculty and all
B.Membership - All faculty who are represented by the Council under Article III, Section 1.A. may become members of the AAUP upon authorization of payment of local AAUP dues.
Section 2:
A.Chapters - The chapters of the Council are:
1.The Newark Chapter of AAUP
2.The RWJMS/SPH Chapter of AAUP
3.The SOM Chapter of AAUP
B.Establishment of New Chapters - Each faculty, school or other appropriate unit of
the Universities and/or their successors may establish a chapter of the
AAUP and apply for membership in the Council. Membership in the Council is open to any chapter which:
1)is a bona fide chapter of AAUP,
2)shall have expressed a desire to join the Council, and
3)the current chapters of the Council shall have unanimously agreed to include.
Section 3: Council Membership
Part 1: Beginning after the next election cycle (on or about October 1, 2013):
A.Each chapter shall have at least two (2) representatives to the Council, who will ordinarily be the Chapter President and the immediate past Chapter President. Additional
C.The Council, by a 3/4 vote of the representatives may increase or decrease the number of representatives per chapter to the Council.
Part 2: From amendment ratification through the next election cycle:
The representatives to the Council elected or appointed prior to April 15, 2013 under the
Section 4: Voting
Each representative to the Council shall have one vote. Any representative may make a motion. All actions shall be based upon the vote of a majority of those members of the Council present and voting.
Article IV OFFICERS OF THE COUNCIL
Section 1: The officers of the Council shall be: A president, a vice president, and a secretary- treasurer.
Section 2: The president and vice president shall have the duties usually associated with these offices. In the absence of the president, the
Section 3: The
Article V THE COUNCIL
Section 1: Duties
The Council shall a) determine the annual dues and regulations governing their payment an collection, b) manage its property and financial affairs with power to accept gifts; c) construe the provisions of these bylaws; d) provide for publications; e) appoint and determine salaries of an executive director, and such other employees as shall be necessary to administer its affairs; f) appoint and contract for the services of legal and financial advisors; g) authorize the establishment of committees of the council; and h) carry out collective bargaining negotiations on behalf of its members and oversee administration of the resulting contract.
Section 2: Meetings
The Council shall meet at regular intervals. Additional meetings may be called at the request of the president or at the request of any chapter. The meetings shall conform to Robert's Rules of Order except as otherwise specified in these Bylaws. Representatives shall be given at least two days notice of a meeting. A quorum of the Council shall consist of at least eight (8) representatives
provided that there are at least three (3) representatives from at least two (2) chapters in attendance. Council meetings shall be open to all members of the bargaining unit. The President may also invite observers to attend Council meetings. The Council, upon majority vote of its representative present, may enter into executive session. The meetings of the Council shall ordinarily rotate between the northern New Jersey Chapter locations (Newark and New Brunswick/Piscataway) with a minimum of one (1) meeting a year in Southern New Jersey (Stratford).
Section 3: Committees
A. Standing committees
1. Negotiating Committee(s) - The Council shall establish one or more Negotiating Committees. The Negotiating Committee(s) shall act as a standing committee and shall report to the
Council. The Negotiating Committee(s) shall represent the Council at contract
negotiations with the Administration of the Universities. The Negotiating Committee(s) shall have the authority to make proposals and counter proposals in the course of
negotiations. The Council shall oversee the progress of the Negotiating Committee(s) and shall have final authority to approve the negotiated proposals for presentation to the dues paying members of the bargaining unit for ratification.
a)Members of the Negotiating Committee(s) shall be chosen by the Council.
b)Chief Negotiator(s) - The Council shall elect up to two Chief Negotiators as chairman of the Negotiating Committee(s). The Chief Negotiator(s)
shall be ex officio members of the Council.
2.Other Standing Committees - The Council may establish and terminate standing committees. Membership on the committees need not be drawn from representatives to the Council. A standing committee shall be established by a majority vote of the representatives to the Council. Each standing committee must receive an explicit charge concerning its functions and responsibilities. Termination of standing committees likewise requires a majority vote.
B. Ad Hoc Committees - From time to time, the Council may establish ad hoccommittees. An ad hoc committee may exist for a period of time no longer than six months without specific Council renewal of its charge. All ad hoc committees report to the Council.
Article VI ELECTIONS
Section 1:
Each Chapter shall select
Section 2: Election of Council Officers
At the first meeting of the Council in September, an election of the officers shall be conducted. A majority vote of the representatives is sufficient for election. The President shall
ordinarily be from a different Chapter than he/she was in the prior year (subject to changes due to vacancies see Section 3). The vice president cannot be from the same chapter as the president. The
Section 3: Vacancies
In the event that the president resigns or otherwise becomes unable to serve, the vice president
shall assume the office of president. If the
unable to serve, or assumes the office of president, a vice president shall be elected by the representatives to serve the remainder of the term. If the
Section 4: Absences
In the event that a representative will be absent from a Council meeting, the chapter, through its president, may designate an individual to represent the chapter for that meeting.
Article VII AMENDMENTS
An amendment may be initiated by the Council acting as a committee of the whole or proposed to it by any chapter. Each amendment must be accepted by a majority of the Council, and amendments will be adopted upon ratification by each chapter. The Council shall review these bylaws every three years.
Article VIII RATIFICATION
These bylaws and any subsequent amendments shall become effective when each Chapter has approved them by a simple majority of those members present at a Chapter meeting or (if the method is approved by the Chapter leadership) by a simple majority of those members voting by secure electronic voting.
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As of July 1, 2013, based on the integration of SOM with Rowan University and the integration of the remaining units of the former UMDNJ with Rutgers University (as per the New
Jersey Medical and Health Sciences Education Restructuring Act as of 2012) AAUP-UMDNJ became AAUP-BHSNJ.
Faculty and Librarians of the former UMDNJ at both Rutgers and Rowan (and those hired into units of the former UMDNJ) are now part of the Biomedical and Health Sciences of New Jersey American Association of University Professors unit, AAUP-BHSNJ.


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Hidden among tall oak trees, overlooking the 13th fairway of the Cleghorn Golf course and only 8 minutes/6 miles from the Tryon International Equestrian Center, 50, yes 50 golf courses within 60 minutes drive and you will discover a spacious luxury home-away-from-home...Serenity Oaks. A private separate entrance and parking area adds to the convenience of the 1,200 square foot accommodation. Dogs only please as there are allergy challenges with cats.
Enjoy the full kitchen, separate laundry room with washer & dryer, air conditioning (you control), big screen TV and gas fireplace, a king bed and TV in the bedroom and a pull out single bed (plus a large couch and a single airbed if needed) in the separate sitting area for additional sleeping space. Plus free WiFi for your laptop so you can email and take care of business while away from home. Ideal for a couple or friends traveling together, it's designed with all the amenities you could desire for a vacation getaway.
Arriving late on your check-in day? Let us know what you want for breakfast the next morning and we will shop for you. The kitchen will be fully stocked with essential china, silverware, glasses and coffee mugs, pots & pans, appliances and utensils. Also the basic cooking items – olive oil, salt & pepper, spices, coffee – will be waiting for you to make cooking in this home-away-from-home a pleasure. Fresh towels and sheets, shampoo/conditioner and body wash are waiting for your arrival. Lots of information on local restaurants and attractions plus guidelines can be found in the house binder.
Start your day outside on the patio enjoying your coffee and listening to the birds sing and the humming birds dive bomb each other at the feeder! Enjoy evenings in the same spot watching the sunset color the sky in beautiful ways! Take a walk around wooded Moss Drive, enjoy a drive to the many hiking trails and waterfalls in our Foothills or visit the Tryon International Equestrian Center nearby. Visit one of our local towns to check out the charming main street and the interesting shops and restaurants. There is much to see and do to keep you busy.
...Please - no trailers of any kind as we are located in a beautiful quiet community that does not permit trailers. Serenity Oaks is in a secure community for restful, refined and relaxed restoration and recreation.
The apartment can be rented daily, weekly, or monthly….or if you are in town for a holiday, a family gathering or a season of horse shows, contact the owner for details to rent for longer periods.
Not suitable for small children. Dogs may be considered, please chat with us for more details before bringing your small pet. No cats allowed.


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Tuesday, January 25, 2011
Annual Delegate Assembly This Week
It's the end of January and that can only mean one thing to activists in NEA-Alaska. It's DA week! Over four hundred members elected by locals across the state will converge on Anchorage and the Hotel Captain Cook to think, create, discuss, debate, and vote on our priorities for the next year. Up for a vote will be decisions on a new mission and vision for the organization and consideration of a renewal of a special dues assessment for our long range image campaign. This is always an exciting time for us and I look forward to meeting with so many members. We ARE the education leadership of Alaska and we're about to renew our committment to public education!
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Locals Can Help is a website to help travelers. Explain what you want to do, your max budget for that, and a local will find a solution!
- Stage Product In Development
- Industry Internet / Web Services
- Location San Francisco, CA, USA
- Currency USD
- Founded February 2013
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This morning was her first day at her new school. As much as we and she loved her old school, this one is closer, cheaper and has more flexible hours.
Drop off this morning went smoothly. She's a happy girl, very friendly to everyone and excited by the new environment.
She had no problem saying goodbye to me. They will give her a week to get familiar with place then start potty training ASAP (I didn't even have to ask).
Another parent I know who's kid is in her class saw her there and told me she is doing well. As if she had been there for months. She transitions to new environments so easily, thank God.
Also she enjoys the stroller ride to school, loves to observe the outdoors. So being nearby helps to save on car gas as well.


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An icon of the fashion world, Dame Vivienne Westwood has such distinctive style and creative talent that she has been captivating people across the world for decades. This week sees the launch of Vivienne Westwood, a memoir and biography penned collaboratively by Ian Kelly and the designer herself.
The publication brings various voices together to tell the story of the original wild child of the British fashion scene. As well as talking to Westwood, award-winning biographer Kelly spent two years gathering contributions from the designer's vast network of friends, family members and associates. From celebrities and public figures including Jerry Hall and the Prince of Wales, to some of Westwood's closest family members, a unique narrative of diverse voices creates an intimate picture of a woman who has changed the face of fashion.
From working with Malcolm McLaren and the Sex Pistols in the 1970s to her fierce support of the fight against climate change, Vivienne Westwood has always striven to be different. In her own words, she fights against 'conformity'. For the first time her fans have a real insight into the workings of her mind. This is a fascinating read.
Vivienne Westwood by Vivienne Westwood and Ian Kelly, £25
Vivienne Westwood, 44 Conduit Street, London W1S 2YL, +44 (0)20 7439 1109


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Joining Otter Swimming Club
Otter Swimming
If you are interested in joining Otter Swimming please send an email to firstname.lastname@example.com to organise a free trial session. Trial sessions usually take place on the Wednesday, Thursday and Sunday evening training sessions at Queen Mother Sports Centre.
Otter Water Polo
If you're interested in joining Otter Water Polo please send an email to the water polo captain Peggy (Ladies) or Leon (Mens) to organise a free trial session.
Already done a trial & now want to sign up? Please start by entering your details in our members site: http://members.otterswimming.com/user/register.
The full year active member fee is £636 p.a. This can be paid yearly in one lump sum. Alternatively, you can pay quarterly (£180) or monthly (£60).
The type of membership you hold with Otter will affect the fees you pay:
• Active Member (25% - 50% discount for students & juniors)
• Country Member (for those permanently residing outside the M25)
• Temporary Member £68 monthly (if visiting for 4 months or less.)
A one-off joining fee of £60 also applies for all new members. There is a 50% discount for students to £30.
If you would like to compete there is a further annual fee of £27.50 to cover the competition registration with the ASA.
Further details regarding the types of membership we offer are available here.
If you want to make sure you are kept up-to-date with the latest Otter information, please ensure we have your current e-mail address and that you are subscribed to our mailing lists. You can view and modify your subscriptions & details in our members site: http://members.otterswimming.com/user. Otter do not pass your personal details on to any third parties.
Mailing List & Login
Club Rules and Policies
All members should familiarise themselves with the club rules and policies. Contact your captains or committee representatives if you have any questions.
The Otter Club Rules can be viewed here.
Club Rules
Club Policies
Otter Annual Reports and Club History
Club colours were first awarded in 1907 for Swimming and Water Polo Teams. This was followed by Diving and Ornamental Swimming 1922, Water Polo and Swimming 2nd Team 1927, Plunging 1936, Long Distance Swimming 1965, and most recently Masters swimming and Multi-sport in 1993.
A full list of honoured members are detailed here.
Otter was formed in 1869. We are one of the oldest and most well-known swimming clubs in the country with a proud history. A detailed history of Otter Swimming Club, its activities, and many of its personalities can be read here.
Otter Swimming Club Committee
Committee 2018-19
President: Paul Hindle
Vice President: Lesley Davies (Health & Safety, Welfare and Coaching)
Hon. Treasurer: Chris Eden
Hon. Secretary: Lesley Davies
Captain of Water Polo (Women): (Vacant)
Committee members: James Williams (Water Polo), Tracey Allen (Water Polo), Abi Hucker (Swimming), Sarah-Jane Law (Swimming)
Hon. Handicapper: Dave Warren
Captains of Swimming: Pip Bennett, Camille Vrain
Captain of Water Polo (Men): Leon Estrella
Otter has a great history in British swimming and this is in no small part thanks to its members and past officers of the club.
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Job Description
"Think like a wise man but communicate in the language of people" – if this sounds like "YOU" then we would love to hear from you…
In this job you will walk into an automotive giant with a landscape where marketing communications and branding is going through a change . With the organization implementing its new strategic glidepath the need to have a dedicated person who will develop and implement the communications strategy in line with business goals becomes critical. Working closely with multiple business heads you need to set the path for change, enhancement, transformation with internal and external stakeholders. You would lead communications, media relations, corporate affairs, drive strategic events, internal communications, social media and stakeholder management. The whole nine yards would belong to you. We are looking for somebody who has ideally operated within an automotive principal or distributor, experience in developing markets (highly preferred), change agility along with intellectual depth to think in and out of the box as all markets under this job have a different beat. Dive deep and wide and ensure that best practices are not a note in the file but followed, you would work along with the Director Marketing to bring in the change, drive the internal cultural change, take ownership of PR, events & exhibitions, websites, sponsorships, media plans, intranet etc.
What do we need in this person is prior experience of 10+ years of marketing communications experience in an automotive set up (principal or distributor) , ability to operate at the strategic and operational level, passion to create a legacy via brand image transformation. Supported by a high performing teams of business heads with exacting standards you need to dive deep and go wide to get insight into the different needs of each business unit and the corporate entity as a whole .
Simply put…huge canvas , high empowerment, extensive engagement with senior leadership team !
Client is looking for the best that is out there, so overseas candidates feel free to apply.
Agency experience is something which will not be fitting their requirements so a background in a principal /distributor is a must,.
Graduate with preferably an MBA.
10-18yrs of work experience in an automotive set up


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What are Shin Splints and What to Do?
What are Shin Splints and What to do? The American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons defines shin splints as pain along the inner edge of the shinbone (tibia). Many athletes suffer from shin splints, especially those who participate in repetitive sports such as track and...read more
5 Ways to Stay Moving at the Office
Take the long way to meetings: Taking the extra time to walk a longer route to your next meeting will provide you with extra steps and help keep your blood flowing. Hold walking meetings: Instead of sitting at a table during a meeting, suggest a walking meeting where...read more
5 Popular Nutrition Myths
5 Popular Nutrition Myths By Coach Marisa Seitz Eating carbs will make me fat. No, eating carbs will not make you fat. Eating any macronutrient (protein, carbs, or fat) in excess will make you gain weight. It does not matter where the calories come from; if you...read more
Workout Tips to Stay Motivated During the Winter
Even though winter is winding down and spring is getting closer, there are still plenty of cold days ahead of us. Many people struggle to stick to their workout routines when the cold weather outside makes it tough to leave the house. However, here are a few ways to...read more
3 Ways to Spice Up Your Morning Oatmeal
3 Ways to Spice up Your Morning Oatmeal: by Coach Marisa Seitz Add nut butter: adding peanut/almond/ cashew butter provides up to 8 grams of protein in just 2 tablespoons! Add fruit: Fruits like bananas, blueberries, strawberries, and mangoes are all delicious...read more
Are they athletes or kids?
Are They Athletes, Or Kids? Brett Klika As 8-year-old Billy sprints down the sideline with the soccer ball expertly at his feet, leaving both teammates and opponents in the dust, a truth becomes extremely clear. With his natural speed, agility, and overall game...read more
January Newsletter
Client of the Month - Craig Eyman "Best investment I have made for myself. The team at PSC has put me in the best shape of my life at 52! Got off cholesterol meds, back pain went away. Still going 2x per week after 5 years. Learn more about personal training at...read more
Effective Acceleration
Effective acceleration relies on force application into the ground. In order to generate the greatest amount of force, you have to have 3 good postural habits: 1. Your legs have to swing vertically after push-off to offset gravity and to be able to drive down and...read more
3 Healthy Winter Soup Recipes
By Coach Marisa Seitz What better way to warm up on a cold winter day than with a delicious bowl of soup? These three soup recipes are packed with nutrients and are sure to keep you warm even on a cold winter night! Lentil Soup: Lentils are a type of legume that is...read more
3 Tips to Sprint Faster
By Mike Caza, Owner PSC Fitness & Performance 1. Push the Ground Sprinting faster is all about applying force quickly through the ground. If you push against the ground, this initiates forward movement. If you stand and pick your knee up, you haven't moved forward. ...read more


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HAGERSTOWN -- A Hagerstown man who told a beating victim he was a Satanist was sentenced Tuesday in Washington County Circuit Court to four years in prison.
Ronald Jay Redman, 46, of 251 Summit Ave., was sentenced by Judge W. Kennedy Boone III to 10 years in prison for second-degree assault with six of those years suspended. Redman was convicted by a jury April 26 of second-degree assault and reckless endangerment, according to court records.
Boone gave Redman an additional five-year suspended sentence on the reckless endangerment conviction, according to court records.
Redman had invoked Satan in a 1993 criminal offense in West Virginia, according to court records.
On Dec. 15, 2009, Hagerstown City Police responded to a reported disturbance at 265 S. Prospect St., Apt. 6. Inside the apartment, officers found three men, including Redman, according to the statement of probable cause.
When police asked what was going on, Redman said they had been pretending to be professional wrestlers, records show. Redman's clothing was covered with blood and Jared Smith was bleeding from his face, the statement said.


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Dr. Kate West (Public Health Genetics)
Fifteen years ago, Arno Motulsky, a prominent genome scientist at UW, pointed out that it is "morally wrong" to claim knowing the genome will reduce health disparities. Around that time, public interest in health disparities were on the rise, while advances from the Human Genome Project were starting to be realized. Despite the moral warning, a strong discourse has developed among genome scientists that their tools can reduce health disparities-- a claim that, we will argue, remains erroneous. In this session, we will describe the results of a critical discourse analysis that examined claims for genomics and health disparities, compared against what is known from social determinants of health literature, and genome science and epidemiology literature, highlight assumptions and areas of confusion, and consider why it is so important to get it right.


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How-To Tuesdays
If you've only had ricotta out of a carton from the dairy aisle, get ready to completely reimagine this simple Italian cheese. Rich, thick and creamy, homemade ricotta will knock your socks off!!! Spread it on toast and top with vegetables, pickles, fruit, jams or even simply olive oil. Mix it into creamy pastas. Bake a ricotta cheesecake. Or, if you want, just spoon it right out of the bowl. Why pay for expensive hand-dipped artisanal ricotta? You can make it yourself for cheap and feel like a big shot to boot!!


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There are folks who believe a smartphone is useless without a data plan; this is demonstratably untrue. I have carried an smartphones for several years with no mobile data — palm, then windows, now android. The lack of a data plan can be substantially worked around by having wifi on the phone. Everything after the Treos had wifi, and I'd likely still be carrying the Treo 650 if it had wifi.
The upside to having no data plan is you can get a voice line by-the-minute cheap, assuming you don't talk much on it (and I don't).
Now, I am not dead-set against buying a data plan, but it'd have to be:
- cheap
- non-contract
- not be intentionally crippled for smartphones
- allow light tethering
- have decent (but by no means unlimited) bandwidth
This month TMO released the "$30 Monthly4G" plan; basically 5gb of data before limiting to2G speeds (at the gmrs rather than EDGE speeds, I think), 100 mins of voice and unlimited SMS. I don't text much, so no biggie there. But the voice mins are perfect for my usage patterns, and 5gb is more data than I will need. Since I care more about connectivity than speed even the limited speed after the cap is fine with me.
I put it through a rigorous wifi tethering test for a day, using the CyanogenMod Gingerbread stable version for my phone. I limit the phone to 2G for battery purposes. I'm not crusing youtube or anything like that. I have AdBlocker, Flashblock and NotScripts running full bore, limiting unnecessary bandwidth use. Works well for email, reading forums, etc. The kind of stuff I do. The phone gets warm at times, but not hot. Cooler than when navigating.
A quick glance at ipconfig wlan0 on the tethered antiX linux laptop indicates that at full-bore usage (doing whatever email/browsing I want, other than software updates/installs or multimedia) is using less than 100mb/day. This puts me at something like 2gb/month under normal circumstances and about 3gb/month if it's my only internet feed (ie, my cable inet goes out).
So, is this full time feed (and no-added-cost tether) worth a dollar a day? I suspect yes, but this is the honeymoon period. And there is no contract so no penalty for quitting (other than the sunk $7 cost of the SIM). I'll let you know if I renew it next month.


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The paintings of award-winning artist LeslieAnn Butler appear in private, public and corporate collections throughout the country and in Europe, including former president and first lady George H.W. and Barbara Bush and the late entertainer Michael Jackson. Her work has been chosen to be featured on the latest season of the Emmy Award-winning television series, "Portlandia." In addition, her paintings have been shown in solo and group exhibitions at galleries and cultural centers, including the Portland Art Museum , other Oregon museums and galleries in Portland, Palm Desert, Scottsdale, Colorado and New York.
From New York City November 25, 2012: Leslie Ann Butler joins Garth Sandiford, host of popular radio show Chattin In Manhattan, to share thoughts on her inspired work and what it means to follow your passion and live your life from a place of divine guidance.
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Ecstasy and MDMA aldulterated with N-Ethyl-Pentylone. A brief report
This is a brief report by DoctorX and his Chemical Brothers and Sisters covering available information about risks of N Ethyl-Pentylone, a novel and dangerous NPS recently detected as adulterant of MDMA pills and powders. Last month our Drug Checking Service detected two different pills offered as MDMA but contained the cathinone derivative N-Ethyl-Pentylone instead. Both pills were detected in Balearic Islands: Pills are shield-shaped, divisible x2, with a horse logo (Ferrari). Colour is white in one case, yellow in the other. Recently, N-Ethyl-Pentylone has been also detected in Balearic...Read More
First EC International Report: Heroin adulterated with fentanyl derivatives in cryptomarkets
This is the first of a series of periodic reports that will analyse and discuss the results of our Energy Control-International Drug Checking Service. This report is focused on the problem of heroin adulterated with fentanyl and fentanyl derivatives. Drug checking services are useful tools for reducing drug-related incidents, monitoring new substances or patterns of use, and providing information and assessment to drug users. Energy Control (ABD) has offered a drug checking service since 1999 in Spain, as part of an integrated harm reduction service for recreational drug users, and since...Read More
Identifcation and characterization of the new opioid derivative 3,4-dichloro-N-(2-(diethylamino)cyclohexyl)-N-methylbenzamide (U-49900)
This article focuses on the repercussions of scheduling NPS as they emerge on the "legal" market. Particularly U-49900, a synthetic opioid that is an analogue of U-47700 (which is itself an analog of an earlier now-banned opioid: AH-7921) It seems that demand for novel opioids does not decrease when a compound is scheduled, and if the supply for a certain substance dwindles, users are bound to seek an alternative. While it is clear that a solution needs to be found, this article suggests that perhaps quickly and systematically scheduling new compounds as they gain popularity can...Read More
Identification and characterization of a putative new psychoactive substance, 2-(2-(4-chlorophenyl)acetamido)-3-methylbutanamide, in Spain
This article describes the identification and characterization of 2-(2-(4-chlorophenyl)acetamido)-3-methylbutanamide, a putative new psychoactive substance, through GC/MS, LC/MS, NMR, FTIR, UV, Single-crystal X-ray diffraction, and NMR. ResearchRead More
Something new about something old: a 10-year follow-up on classical and new psychoactive Tryptamines and results of analysis
This article explores the presence of tryptamines classified as NPS among the substances delivered for analysis to a harm-reduction organization, to describe the substances found in the samples after analysis, and to compare analytical results of regulated vs. non-regulated tryptamines. It argues that there is a need for further research in order to prevent the potential health risks associated with their use....Read More
Patterns of use and toxicity of new para-halogenated substituted cathinones: 4-CMC (clephedrone), 4-CEC (4-chloroethcatinone) and 4-BMC (brephedrone)
This article presents results of the analysis of 3 NPS: clephedrone (4-CMC), 4-chloroethcathinone (4-CEC), and brephedrone (4-BMC) on recreational drug markets and a systematic review of all the available information concerning these substances. It presents the possibility that the emergence of these substances is the next step in the cat-and-mouse game existing between drug producers and legislation....Read More


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I wasn't supposed to attend ISTE 2010. My husband had invited someone from the organization that he works with in Kenya to go with him, but that individual was not able to obtain a Visa, so I went to Denver with my husband. I was very excited about going, and about learning all kinds of new things. But I have to say, I was very disappointed – at least in the offerings for elementary educators. The biggest reason – they really didn't offer me any new information. And I have to say that is because I taught in Irving, TX from 2002 – 2009, a time when Irving ISD was in the middle of a big technology implementation program. I had access to cutting edge PD, I just didn't know it.
Even though I didn't really learn anything new, I did come away with a few good ideas that I plan on implementing in my classroom. So the conference wasn't a total loss. My husband actually attended some presentations that he really liked and learned from. But he attended the sessions for Technology/Curriculum Directors.
The biggest lesson I learned is that my PLN (on twitter and Google Reader) does more for my professional growth than I thought it did. And in a way, I guess I'm spoiled because I LOVE that I can learn something new just by checking my Twitter account, reading my weekly newsletters from The Daily Café and Choice Literacy, or sitting on the couch and reading the updates in my Google Reader. The bottom line is that I have a Rock Star PLN that ISTE just can't touch.
So, after it was all said and done, the most valuable piece of learning that I came away with is this: in order to learn what you need to, you have to know how to find it and it helps to surround yourself with people who can help you find it. Honestly, I already knew that, but my experience at ISTE brought it home in a big way.
There were a few things I learned that I thought were worth passing on. My summaries and commentaries are below.
This was what was called an "Informal Poster Session" which basically meant that the presenter was set up in an exhibit hall and was presenting his information to people who came by his booth. I really liked this kind of presentation as it was not a "sit and get". I was able to spend one on one time with the presenter and have all my questions answered.
I Can See Me Read is a research study done by Timothy Frey, Kansas State University. The premise of this study was a students' reading fluency would increase if he/she could hear and see himself reading. In a nutshell, students in first, second and third grade classrooms use a webcam to record themselves reading a short passage. When the student completes the recording, they follow a set of procedures that help them identify the words they misread and help them analyze their pace and reading expression. Student's also conference with the teacher before going back and rerecording the same passage.
The study found that the use of the webcam, the procedures that the students followed to analyze their reading as well as the one-on-one conferencing they received with their teacher helped to improve their reading fluency and their accuracy.
I will definitely be using this in my classroom. This is one way that technology can transform the way I teach. Reading smoothly and with expression is one of the hardest things for students to learn how to do. I can model it everyday for them through read alouds and focused mini-lessons. However, I think when they are able to see and hear a recording of themselves, they have a better understanding of how they sound as readers. And when they understand how they sound, they can make the changes they need to in order to be a more fluent reader.
Thank you Timothy Frey!
This presentation was actually a disappointment for me. I was hoping to get new ideas on how to arrange my classroom that would facilitate technology integration with 6 year olds, how to plan for technology integration with 6 year olds, and how to manage 6 year olds while they are using technology. While the presenters did offer information on those topics, none of the information was new to me. It was at this point during the ISTE conference that I began to realize how fortunate I was to have been a teacher with Irving ISD during the implementation of their 1-to-1 program. I didn't realize it at the time, but the technology PD I received while in Irving was truly cutting edge. The information the presenters were offering was information I had received 5 years ago. Been there, done that!
While that was a disappointment, I did manage to find a gold nugget of information on the presenter's wikispace. Twiducate is a closed twitter-like network developed by teachers for classroom use. It's a place where your students can "chat" with each other inside or outside the classroom. The teacher has total access to all tweets and can even delete tweets if needed. I love this idea and will consider using it in my classroom – once I run it by my Technology Director, i.e. my husband. 🙂
I also came away with the idea having a class Twitter account. We are going to be tweeting things that we are learning several times a day. And I'd like to hook up with another first grade class and have a "twitter pal". I'll be hitting up my Twitter PLN and see if we can connect with another first grade classroom out there.
This presentation was also a disappointment. Once again I was all ready to get new ideas on how to use technology to help my students become better readers. When the presenter started out with starfall and brainpop, I knew I was in trouble. However, something she said at the beginning of the presentation really worked its way into my thinking. She said that this is a transitional time in education because the definition of who is literate is changing. In fact, the definition of literate is changing. It used to be that you were considered literate if you could just read and write. Now, the definition of literate includes technological literacy. What's more, literacies are merging and changing all the time. So not only do we need to ensure that our students are literate (digitally and otherwise), we need to ensure that they have the ability to adapt to our changing world. The question that we need to always be asking is this: are we teaching are students to be life-long learners? Because it no longer matters what you know. What matters now is do you know how to find out what you need to know.
So, what does that mean in a first grade classroom? I'm not sure yet. But I'm working on finding out.


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About Us
When you entrust your monument or sign project to us, you're working with a family who cares. We have been family owned and operated since 1936.
We are committed to quality. We use only natural stone, such as granite, marble, sandstone and limestone, in the creation of your monument or sign.
We also offer bronze markers, plaques, marble or bronze statues, and all types of vases. We can cut any design or lettering into wood, precast and most other manmade material for you. In every phase and every element, we work to bring you value above and beyond that of the product itself.
Our family is committed to building long-term client relationships. Understanding your needs helps us custom design the monument or sign for you.
Wherever you are, whatever you need, we can deliver the best monument or natural stone sign to you.
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Dell Latitude E7470 i7 12GB RAM 128GB SSD 14 Inch Laptop Gradedby Dell
Product Description
Dell Latitude E7470 i7 12GB RAM 128GB SSD 14 Inch Laptop Faulty Trackpad
Please Note - This has non-working faulty trackpad. The rest of the laptop has been fully tested and is pristine. We have discounted the laptop accordingly.
This is stylish and reliable Dell Latitude E7470 14 inch laptop. It comes with an Intel Core i7 6th generation processor, 12GB of DDR4 RAM and a speedy 128GB SSD. All in all quite an array of technology in a compact but powerful Dell Laptop.
A Dell Laptop Designed for Business Use
The world of business has been demanding thinner smaller but more powerful laptops over recent years and Dell delivered just that with the Latitude 7000 Series. It weighs just 1.74Kgs so will not break your shoulder when carried from office to home, and back again. It is also just 1.94cm thick when closed, so will fit nicely in to most laptop bags with room to spare.
The outside features a soft touch rubberised surface covering the tri-metal chassis, which is a sub frame made from anodised aluminium, magnesium alloy and steel. The case itself is quite stiff meaning it won't twist when under pressure and the lid is supported by two very strong and tight hinges. There is also a rubber lip surrounding the lid to keep dust and dirt particles out when being stored in a bag.
Dell Latitude E7470 Laptops Utilise the Latest Tech
Not only has this laptop get a 6th gen Intel Core i7 processor, 12GB of DDR4 RAM @ 2133MHz but it also comes with a 128GB SSD to help with speedy access. The screen is a full HD 1920x1080 display.
Latitudes Feature Plenty of Connectivity Options
The Dell Latitude E7470 features a good selection of connectivity options to ensure you can hook up all the required peripheral devices.
On the left hand side there is a smart card reader, whilst on the right hand side of the laptop you will find the headphone jack, an SD card reader, a USB 3.0 port and a SIM card slot. On the rear of the Latitude there is an Ethernet port, 2x USB 3.0 connections, Display Port and an HDMI port.
Dell Latitude E7470 14 Inch Laptops have Good Battery Life
This laptop has a good battery life in the grand scheme of modern laptops. This model will last around 6 hours with normal usage (browsing, using documents and spreadsheets. Of course that time reduces when using processor intensive activities.
If you would like to read an independent review of the Dell Latitude E7470 14 Inch Laptop then please click here.
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Technical Specifications
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dhejiya, trim and finish the seam allowance.
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None of the map info or location info is exposed via the Lua API so map plugins are seriously limited in capabilities, add to that the limitations on real-time data saving and loading and maps become even more limited. That said, there are two map plugins, MoorMap and TerrainMap which stretch the limits of the API about as far as it can go.
MoorMap is a fully annotated version of the in-game parchment maps with several enhancements such as custom user annotations, overlays, etc. that are not available from the built-in map. MoorMap is resizable / repositionable and translated for EN/DE/FR clients. MoorMap is also integrated with LunarWater's Waypoint plugin. MoorMap includes Whiteberry's "Berry's Deed Data" as overlays - unfortunately Whiteberry has since stopped creating the deed guides.
TerrainMap is a "Google" style map using the in-game compass (radar) terrain backgrounds. Due to a bizarre development decision on the part of Turbine, TerrainMap is divided in to three maps, one for each region as the regions use different coordinate origins and overlap. TerrainMap does not (currently) support full annotations due to the inability to dynamically load/unload annotations while scrolling (loading all of the annotations, even for a single region, would negatively impact the client performance). However, TerrainMap does allow access to the MoorMap data files for a global search feature that allows users to temporarily place an annotation on the terrain. I am experimenting with a limited version of dynamically loaded annotations which might respond well enough to implement the basic annotations (no user entered data) but that is still subject to a LOT of testing and will definitely not make it in time for the U18 update. TerrainMap's User Interface is not translated for DE/FR clients but that is still on the ToDo list and may eventually be implemented.
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Subject: Orc Mission
Sat Jul 18, 2009 12:48 am
Reveka nodded her thanks and stepped outside with Uriel. It would be after lunch so they wouldn't be interupting the mayor with that anyways. Down past her own house they walked, for the mayor's house was all the way wrapped about closest to the church. "Genevieve is very kind, not like her mother, thankfully. Her mother... i find wretched."
It was a nice day outside, clear and sunny. Hard to beleive orcs and death were happening on a daily basis. But it would be a completely different scene if the town were sacked. "Indeed?" He glanced to her, then looked forward again. "I find myself quite interested to know....what you would find wretched."
"I am sure you will get the chance to meet her... she has a similar look to her daughter. Her mother disowned her, for marrying 'beneath her status', a farmer..." Reveka paused and then shook her head. "Listen to me... gossiping. Sorry." She remarked, walking at his side, quite careful not to touch his arm or move to take his hand or even bump him accidently.
He chuckled, seeming for all the world to be not having trouble not touching her. "Not gossiping. It is important for the town healer to know his people." As they made the round he paused his speech to look at the temple as they walked.
The rather large house, with the vast amounts of land about it was the house belonging to the mayor, even a stone gate and walkway with which to pass through to get to his land. It was almost a loop and at the center of it, the church and another large building was a fountain. Rather beautiful really. "The building just there, is the academy, it's small, not like the ones in the Imperial city, but it's where the mages and the like train here." Since the clerics trained in the church.
Beneath the stone arch she walked and to the door, knocking. A few moments later a man dressed in fine clothes, looking rather put out by simply having to answer the door, was there to greet them. He looked first to Uriel, wrinkling his nose but then caught sight of Reveka. "Ah, Miss Amiot, i trust you are well... come in come in. More of your berries then for the pies for the Mayor and his family?"
Uriel smiled to the mayor. "I am afriad Miss Amiot is here at my request for I seek an introduction." He offered his hand to the mayor. "My name is Uriel Mojowd and I am the new healer, sent from IMperial City."
"Using the good graces of Miss Amiot then to gain favor?" He arched a brow, reaching his hand out to shake his. "Wise tactic if nothing else, healer. Come in then, both of you." The mayor said and gestured them inside. The house seemed busy, a small child or two running about - also dressed finely, and screaming at the top of their lungs - likely just to make noise and get noticed. A shorter woman peered down from the top of the steps, her own red hair hung just below her chin in curls, showing off her slender neck - which of course is adorned with a fancy piece of jewelry. "Oh stop with that noise or I'll send you off with your sister!" Though she stopped short of saying anything else upon noting there was company and retreated back up the steps.
Uriel shook the man's hand and entered, seeming not to notice anythingout of the ordinary, even smiling as the children ran about as if it were the most natural thing in the world. "I appreciate you seeing us." Turning back towards the mayor. "I beleive there are grave matters at hand that need your attention."
"If this is about the Orc bandits, raiders... whatever you want to call them, Douglas already came to me - more so about you, boy. Trying to put him out of business by having him house those people without paying." Mayor Rawland shook his head. "He was in a right fit the other night. " Reveka cleared her throat.
"Well he needn't have to worry about it, I've been having the families stay with me." She answered and then licked her lips before continuing. "I told them that you wouldn't have it any other way, knowing the troubles they went through to get here, that they shouldn't have to pay more than they are able - especially after having to pay the healer - who pays the same taxes that the Tavern does." Her dark eyes met the mayor and he looked as though to remark but had nothing to comment on her words - well played.
"I can post a reward and see who answers it - but even then, it's sending out people that could come back just as injured as the travellers. I have post that will be sent to the Queen, but even that will take days to reach there."
Pride swelled up in Uriel's breast as Reveka played her card so elequantly. he would not mention the fact that the tavern won't have -any- business if travelers ceased to come from the south to trade. Other businesses as well would suffer, for not getting needed supplies. It was clear that this would go nowhere with this man.
"I beleive there are travelers who, unlike the traders, have the skills to at least scout and see what we are dealing with. I would be happy to contribute to such a reward."
"We -have- money for the reward, Healer Mojowd." Came the same female voice from before, her chin lifted. "plenty of it to offer up what should be adequet reward for such endevours." Her face rightly powdered now, cheeks rouged. The Mayor nodded his head. "3000 gold should be more than enough."
"What about you, Miss Amiot, will you and your brother be heading out to 'vanquish' the evil?" Asked Mrs. Rawland in that 'better than thou' tone of hers.
"No, ma'am." Reveka shook her head. "I will be staying here to help Healer Mojowd out - besides, my brother is still up north, so someone should stay behind and protect our lands - should the troubles continue to press this direction."
"Indeed. Master Amiot is expected soon. I am sure he will be here by the time such an adventure can be organized." He looked from Mrs. Rawland to the mayor. "I really do appreciate your time....and your help." He offered the man a half bow.
"Guarding a home is no job for a lady, Miss Amiot." Miranda Rawland scolded and simply shook her head. "You should be getting yourself wed and not running about as you do." That said she turned to pick up one of her own children wandering off to another room. The Mayor watched her go and looked between Uriel and Reveka. "Welcome to our town Mr. Mojowd, good day to you both."
Let outside, Reveka looked up to Uriel, walking towards the fountain. Once out of earshot she sighed. "That is what i mean by wretched.."
How does Monday afternoon or evening sound? I know Sha is traveling Tuesday and Kevin and I travel Thursday. If we get enough, we will do a fighting mission. If not, we will do tavern RP or a scouting mission.
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Sun Jul 19, 2009 1:17 pm
Walking around the fountain, he notices two others walking, their path coming from the mayor's house. "If I was walking with someone like her I would be holding her somehow, sheez, " noticing the two walkers keeping their distance from each other. "She must be his sister..."
"Ok," he says to himself more so than to anyone else, since there is no one else about. "Mayor's house, big with a stone gate. This must be the place." He looks around, scanning for something... "Ah there it is." he notices an ad plastered to the gate. "Three thousand gold, eh? I wonder if this fool Mayor keeps that much just sitting around the house. I'll have to check it out." He slaps his chest and travelers dust forms a cloud around his head. "Guess I should tidy up a bit first." He turns to walk into the city, noticing a church on his way past.
"Damn, if I am still here for the weekend I'll have to stop in and pay my respects... or have them pay me actually...." He grins a wicked grin. "I do so love stealing from the church. What ummm, wretched people. Holier than thou, most perfect come Sunday mornings. Yeah, whatever."
Pondering who he will be in this town, he decides on being himself, although maybe with a different look. "Ok Caldmoore, (choosing a name from long ago since he knows not who might his father be nor even his home) lets play this one by ear." And off he goes in search of an inn...
(sorry, I have no schedule that I can stick to. Monday and Tuesday I have immigration and embassy all day and most likely not have electricity one of those days. We have it today but we aren't supposed to, no idea what that means.)
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