The document summarizes the history of the town of Avilés in northern Spain. It describes how King Alfonso VII granted Avilés a municipal charter in the 12th century, allowing it to develop as the first coastal village in northern Spain. Over time, two population centers grew around the port: Sabugo, where fishermen lived, and Avilés itself, separated by the Tuluergo River. The document then provides details about Avilés' defensive wall, churches including Los Padres and the Franciscan Church, and the neighborhood of Sabugo.
Youth.SG Campus Spy 2012 Session 3: How to make dry topics interestingyouthsg
The document discusses how to make dry topics interesting. It suggests knowing your audience and what interests them, such as food, technology, money or how-to guides. It also recommends using stories, analogies, and having your own voice to engage the audience. Additionally, it advises taking a different perspective on the topic to make it more interesting.
Youth.SG Campus Spy 2012 Session 1: Blogging and Personal Brandingyouthsg
This document discusses how Alvin, a marketing manager by day and blogger by night, monetizes his popular blog through various methods like ad networks, sponsored posts, and invites to blog events. It also describes how the media company omy.sg works with over 3000 bloggers through initiatives like the Singapore Blog Awards to help advertisers connect with bloggers of different interests and demographics. Omy.sg is able to leverage its large readership and social media presence to help promote sponsored blog content and events. The document also provides an example of how omy.sg effectively covered a major celebrity scandal by quickly setting up a dedicated microsite and leveraging social media platforms.
This document introduces a campus spy network and lists several blogger mentors and a writer involved, including Ding Neng, Darryl Kang, Luke Phang, Jemma Wei, William Tan, Kirsten Han, Alexis Cheong, and Ievan Darwin. It welcomes the reader and encourages them to mingle around.
The document appears to be from a meetup of the youth organization Campus Spy on July 9, 2011. It recognizes several members for the best articles they contributed on topics like informativeness, readability, research, creativity and generating buzz. It then provides tips for writing effective content like focusing on the 3 E's of education, entertainment and enlightenment; writing with quality over quantity; asking questions to create conversations; being active and engaging on social media; and leveraging different tools and platforms. The leader Ding Neng thanks everyone at the end.
The Product Manager will help Autodesk extend the value of Building Information Modeling (BIM) into the Operations & Maintenance phase by focusing on energy performance management. They will define the business opportunity, drive product development, and execute go-to-market initiatives with strategic partners. The role requires experience in business planning, product management, building energy management, and BIM/O&M software.
The document summarizes the history of the town of Avilés in northern Spain. It describes how King Alfonso VII granted Avilés a municipal charter in the 12th century, allowing it to develop as the first coastal village in northern Spain. Over time, two population centers grew around the port: Sabugo, where fishermen lived, and Avilés itself, separated by the Tuluergo River. The document then provides details about Avilés' defensive wall, churches including Los Padres and the Franciscan Church, and the neighborhood of Sabugo.
Youth.SG Campus Spy 2012 Session 3: How to make dry topics interestingyouthsg
The document discusses how to make dry topics interesting. It suggests knowing your audience and what interests them, such as food, technology, money or how-to guides. It also recommends using stories, analogies, and having your own voice to engage the audience. Additionally, it advises taking a different perspective on the topic to make it more interesting.
Youth.SG Campus Spy 2012 Session 1: Blogging and Personal Brandingyouthsg
This document discusses how Alvin, a marketing manager by day and blogger by night, monetizes his popular blog through various methods like ad networks, sponsored posts, and invites to blog events. It also describes how the media company omy.sg works with over 3000 bloggers through initiatives like the Singapore Blog Awards to help advertisers connect with bloggers of different interests and demographics. Omy.sg is able to leverage its large readership and social media presence to help promote sponsored blog content and events. The document also provides an example of how omy.sg effectively covered a major celebrity scandal by quickly setting up a dedicated microsite and leveraging social media platforms.
This document introduces a campus spy network and lists several blogger mentors and a writer involved, including Ding Neng, Darryl Kang, Luke Phang, Jemma Wei, William Tan, Kirsten Han, Alexis Cheong, and Ievan Darwin. It welcomes the reader and encourages them to mingle around.
The document appears to be from a meetup of the youth organization Campus Spy on July 9, 2011. It recognizes several members for the best articles they contributed on topics like informativeness, readability, research, creativity and generating buzz. It then provides tips for writing effective content like focusing on the 3 E's of education, entertainment and enlightenment; writing with quality over quantity; asking questions to create conversations; being active and engaging on social media; and leveraging different tools and platforms. The leader Ding Neng thanks everyone at the end.
The Product Manager will help Autodesk extend the value of Building Information Modeling (BIM) into the Operations & Maintenance phase by focusing on energy performance management. They will define the business opportunity, drive product development, and execute go-to-market initiatives with strategic partners. The role requires experience in business planning, product management, building energy management, and BIM/O&M software.
The document discusses the benefits of meditation for reducing stress and anxiety. Regular meditation practice can help calm the mind and body by lowering heart rate and blood pressure. Making meditation a part of a daily routine, even if just 10-15 minutes per day, can have mental and physical health benefits over time by reducing stress levels and promoting relaxation.
San Francisco Energy Ordinance for Existing Buildings WebinarInfuse Marketing
Learn how to control utility costs and maximize energy efficiency for your facility. Free webinar on October 21st on San Francisco Energy Ordinance for Existing Commercial Buildings.
Nellymoser turns mobile action codes into engaging consumer experiences on any mobile phone. They helped Home Depot coordinate in-store and circular campaigns by enhancing catalogs, circulars, and in-store displays with QR codes linking to interactive product pages with videos, expert advice, and options to contact representatives or shop online. Nellymoser powers the mobile media revolution with solutions that drive consumer engagement.
20120222 li nks joint meeting presentationJohn Smith
This document summarizes a joint meeting of the Health and Social Care Bill update. It discusses the progress of the bill, including report stages in the House of Lords on the 8th and 13th of February. Upcoming report stages are scheduled for the 27th of February. Debate on the bill is ongoing, with concerns raised about potential harm to the NHS and compromising patient safety. Key issues discussed included the status of HealthWatch and children's social care. Updates were provided on various pathfinder areas around England.
Du Pont™ Vespel® Cr 6100 Summary PresentationKen Holmes
Vespel® CR-6100 is a material suitable for use in stationary parts and wear parts in horizontal and vertical pumps across the petrochemical industry from cryogenic to high temperatures. It is easy to machine and readily available in stock.
This document is a wholesale price list from MonaVie Australia that is effective December 1, 2011. It lists various MonaVie products including weight management items, energy drinks, juices, supplements and promotional materials. For each item it provides the product details, package amounts, wholesale and standard prices in Australian dollars, personal volume (PV) and preferred customer personal volume (PCPV) values. It also outlines bulk pricing options and bonuses for large orders.
Portsmouth presentation 11th march 2014 (v2) for blogJohn Smith
Giles Piercy from Locality Matters gave a presentation about their work with the White City Estate community in London. They have taken over running services like the community center and parenting programs. Locality Matters is also exploring taking on more services from the local council like social care, repairs, and reviews of all council services. Some key lessons they have learned include having a strong community leader, acquiring a community asset like the center, replacing rather than augmenting existing services, improving branding and marketing, choosing attractive services to take over, and working from an asset-based view of the community's skills rather than focusing on deficiencies. Their goal is to empower the community to better deliver and manage local services.
This document provides information about the Nelson Community Panel and their funding priorities. The panel is made up of local residents and workers who recommend funding from the Community Development Foundation. Their priorities for funding include improving outcomes for young people, older people, the unemployed, and the local environment. They also want to bring different communities together. The panel has already funded several projects in these areas and provides information on how community groups can apply for funding.
CiL presentation for Neighbourhood forums Oct 2013John Smith
The document discusses the Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL), which collects funds from developers to pay for infrastructure to support new housing and businesses. 15% of CIL funds collected within a neighborhood can now be spent on projects in that local area. If a neighborhood has an approved plan, they are eligible for 25% of CIL funds to spend locally. The document provides details on how CIL funds can be spent and the process for neighborhoods to provide input and identify projects to the city council for funding approval.
The document discusses the budget challenges facing the council over the next three years from 2014/15 to 2016/17. It notes that the council will need to reduce net expenditure by £30 million to balance the budget. This will require finding savings from the council's £214 million in controllable funding. Key areas that could see savings include staff costs, contracts, and service reductions through smarter commissioning. The document examines factors like the scope for increasing income, reducing expenditure in different portfolios, and considerations around protecting certain services. It provides examples of what £30 million in savings might look across portfolios on an annual basis.
European Parliament Presentation (18th October 2012)John Smith
This document provides information about European Parliament representation in the UK. It includes contact details for the European Parliament Information Office in London and Elisabeth Sweeney, a European civil servant based there. It also discusses how citizens are represented in the EU and key facts about the European Union, European Commission, European Parliament, and the role of the UK Parliament regarding EU issues.
The document summarizes the £56 million budget shortfall facing Baffins Neighbourhood Forum over the next three years from 2013-2016. It outlines approaches to finding the necessary £27 million in savings, including proportionate cuts across services of 13% for the first two years and 5.5% in the third year. The document also identifies key issues for the council in addressing the shortfall such as accelerating efficiency programs, reducing dependency on central government funding, and managing service demand and costs.
The document presents a draft masterplan for redeveloping a city's seafront area. It identifies 21 development opportunity sites and includes artist impressions of proposed improvements such as a new arts quarter, amphitheater, waterside deck, cafes, and relocating the bandstand. The masterplan aims to revitalize the seafront from Long Curtain Moat to Clarence Pier, including areas like Old Portsmouth, Southsea Common, and South Parade.
PCC Sustainable Transport funding successJohn Smith
Portsmouth was awarded £5 million from the UK Government's Local Sustainable Transport Fund (LSTF) to implement a package of improvements to encourage more sustainable transport. The package included improving infrastructure for walking, cycling and public transport in central Portsmouth, travel planning activities to influence behaviors, and marketing campaigns. The funding would support 12 infrastructure projects, 3 behavioral change initiatives, and 3 marketing measures to better connect the city centre, harbour and Southsea area by sustainable modes and increase their economic potential.
The document discusses the UK government's Big Society initiative which aims to empower local communities and individuals by transferring power away from central government and encouraging social action and volunteering. It outlines how the government is supporting this through programs like the National Citizen Service, community organizing funds, and new localism laws. However, critics argue it is vague and may be used to justify spending cuts. The role of volunteering in the Big Society and challenges in Portsmouth are also discussed.
The document discusses the benefits of meditation for reducing stress and anxiety. Regular meditation practice can help calm the mind and body by lowering heart rate and blood pressure. Making meditation a part of a daily routine, even if just 10-15 minutes per day, can have mental and physical health benefits over time by reducing stress levels and promoting relaxation.
San Francisco Energy Ordinance for Existing Buildings WebinarInfuse Marketing
Learn how to control utility costs and maximize energy efficiency for your facility. Free webinar on October 21st on San Francisco Energy Ordinance for Existing Commercial Buildings.
Nellymoser turns mobile action codes into engaging consumer experiences on any mobile phone. They helped Home Depot coordinate in-store and circular campaigns by enhancing catalogs, circulars, and in-store displays with QR codes linking to interactive product pages with videos, expert advice, and options to contact representatives or shop online. Nellymoser powers the mobile media revolution with solutions that drive consumer engagement.
20120222 li nks joint meeting presentationJohn Smith
This document summarizes a joint meeting of the Health and Social Care Bill update. It discusses the progress of the bill, including report stages in the House of Lords on the 8th and 13th of February. Upcoming report stages are scheduled for the 27th of February. Debate on the bill is ongoing, with concerns raised about potential harm to the NHS and compromising patient safety. Key issues discussed included the status of HealthWatch and children's social care. Updates were provided on various pathfinder areas around England.
Du Pont™ Vespel® Cr 6100 Summary PresentationKen Holmes
Vespel® CR-6100 is a material suitable for use in stationary parts and wear parts in horizontal and vertical pumps across the petrochemical industry from cryogenic to high temperatures. It is easy to machine and readily available in stock.
This document is a wholesale price list from MonaVie Australia that is effective December 1, 2011. It lists various MonaVie products including weight management items, energy drinks, juices, supplements and promotional materials. For each item it provides the product details, package amounts, wholesale and standard prices in Australian dollars, personal volume (PV) and preferred customer personal volume (PCPV) values. It also outlines bulk pricing options and bonuses for large orders.
Portsmouth presentation 11th march 2014 (v2) for blogJohn Smith
Giles Piercy from Locality Matters gave a presentation about their work with the White City Estate community in London. They have taken over running services like the community center and parenting programs. Locality Matters is also exploring taking on more services from the local council like social care, repairs, and reviews of all council services. Some key lessons they have learned include having a strong community leader, acquiring a community asset like the center, replacing rather than augmenting existing services, improving branding and marketing, choosing attractive services to take over, and working from an asset-based view of the community's skills rather than focusing on deficiencies. Their goal is to empower the community to better deliver and manage local services.
This document provides information about the Nelson Community Panel and their funding priorities. The panel is made up of local residents and workers who recommend funding from the Community Development Foundation. Their priorities for funding include improving outcomes for young people, older people, the unemployed, and the local environment. They also want to bring different communities together. The panel has already funded several projects in these areas and provides information on how community groups can apply for funding.
CiL presentation for Neighbourhood forums Oct 2013John Smith
The document discusses the Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL), which collects funds from developers to pay for infrastructure to support new housing and businesses. 15% of CIL funds collected within a neighborhood can now be spent on projects in that local area. If a neighborhood has an approved plan, they are eligible for 25% of CIL funds to spend locally. The document provides details on how CIL funds can be spent and the process for neighborhoods to provide input and identify projects to the city council for funding approval.
The document discusses the budget challenges facing the council over the next three years from 2014/15 to 2016/17. It notes that the council will need to reduce net expenditure by £30 million to balance the budget. This will require finding savings from the council's £214 million in controllable funding. Key areas that could see savings include staff costs, contracts, and service reductions through smarter commissioning. The document examines factors like the scope for increasing income, reducing expenditure in different portfolios, and considerations around protecting certain services. It provides examples of what £30 million in savings might look across portfolios on an annual basis.
European Parliament Presentation (18th October 2012)John Smith
This document provides information about European Parliament representation in the UK. It includes contact details for the European Parliament Information Office in London and Elisabeth Sweeney, a European civil servant based there. It also discusses how citizens are represented in the EU and key facts about the European Union, European Commission, European Parliament, and the role of the UK Parliament regarding EU issues.
The document summarizes the £56 million budget shortfall facing Baffins Neighbourhood Forum over the next three years from 2013-2016. It outlines approaches to finding the necessary £27 million in savings, including proportionate cuts across services of 13% for the first two years and 5.5% in the third year. The document also identifies key issues for the council in addressing the shortfall such as accelerating efficiency programs, reducing dependency on central government funding, and managing service demand and costs.
The document presents a draft masterplan for redeveloping a city's seafront area. It identifies 21 development opportunity sites and includes artist impressions of proposed improvements such as a new arts quarter, amphitheater, waterside deck, cafes, and relocating the bandstand. The masterplan aims to revitalize the seafront from Long Curtain Moat to Clarence Pier, including areas like Old Portsmouth, Southsea Common, and South Parade.
PCC Sustainable Transport funding successJohn Smith
Portsmouth was awarded £5 million from the UK Government's Local Sustainable Transport Fund (LSTF) to implement a package of improvements to encourage more sustainable transport. The package included improving infrastructure for walking, cycling and public transport in central Portsmouth, travel planning activities to influence behaviors, and marketing campaigns. The funding would support 12 infrastructure projects, 3 behavioral change initiatives, and 3 marketing measures to better connect the city centre, harbour and Southsea area by sustainable modes and increase their economic potential.
The document discusses the UK government's Big Society initiative which aims to empower local communities and individuals by transferring power away from central government and encouraging social action and volunteering. It outlines how the government is supporting this through programs like the National Citizen Service, community organizing funds, and new localism laws. However, critics argue it is vague and may be used to justify spending cuts. The role of volunteering in the Big Society and challenges in Portsmouth are also discussed.
The document provides an update on the re-development of St Mary's Community Health Campus in Milton Road, Finchdean. Key points include:
- Existing buildings were refurbished and remodeled, and some were demolished to make way for new facilities.
- The new campus includes outpatient services, medical testing, therapies, mental health services, and a 12-16 bed intermediate care ward.
- The campus officially became fully operational on December 12th, 2011 after services transitioned over from their existing locations.
- The rear of the site will be redeveloped for housing and employment uses, with planning permission already granted.
Budget presentation baffins neighbourhood forum may 2011 kb finalJohn Smith
This document provides a summary of the Baffins Neighbourhood Forum's budget update for 2011/12 to 2014/15. It outlines that the city council faces a reduction in government funding and must make £15 million in savings in the current year through staff reductions and service cuts. It also forecasts budget deficits of £8-22 million in future years that will require additional savings. The budget aims to fund core services while maintaining a 0% council tax increase through use of reserves to balance the budget and contribution from new funding sources.