p I have been watching today’s 24-hour coverage of the Dale Farm eviction with a mixture of fascination and horror. I had most of the day off as I was teaching a a href=http://www.abromhead.co.uk/patient-handling-train-the-trainer.aspmoving and handling train the trainer/a course this morning and only had a couple of very enthusiastic students. Thanks to their eagerness to get through the material, I was on my sofa holding a mug of tea, munching on some really wonderful cookies and watching the story unfold before 11am!/p/p

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p class=MsoNormalI canrsquo;t help but feel some sympathy for the Travellers (or Gypsies ndash; not sure what the difference is to be honest!) who have made their homes on the land. Not only have they been allowed to build up homes and a community on this site, only to have it unceremoniously removed from them, but the attitudes of their neighbours reminds me a lot of the way my family and others were treated when we first arrived in the UK from Eastern Europe. /p/p

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p class=MsoNormalAll immigrants (and anyone else who is not part of the ldquo;normalrdquo; population) are always regarded with suspicion; inevitably it is assumed that wersquo;re only here to get our hands on benefits, better housing and free healthcare. If you read The Daily Mail, you probably think that there are no Eastern Europeans even working in the UK ndash; though a trip to any bar in London will soon disavow you of that notion! I work very hard to earn enough money so I can pay my rent and contribute to society. I know many immigrants and refugees who work several jobs a week to ensure they can look after their families without having to turn to the government for help. How many native Brits can say the same thing? I donrsquo;t know about the individual circumstances of those living at Dale Farm. Maybe they are all dole scroungers; maybe they are benefits cheats, thieves and criminals. But I would bet a lot of money that most of them are just like me ndash; decent people trying to give themselves and their family a decent home./p/p

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When I heard about Cambridge’s – and that’s Cambridge in the UK, around an hour away from London – brand-new guided-bus idea, I was somewhat sceptical. Here is what I first learned about it.

1) It was to be the longest of its kind anywhere in the country.

2) It was going to be an alternative to the busy rush hour traffic.

3) It was going to give great views of the countryside.

4) The most important point: it was going to be ground-breaking…

And by ground-breaking, they seemed to be suggesting a new kind of transport which had never been seen before. The reality, of course, when you delved a bit deeper, was entirely different.

In fact, the guided bus had been seen before in a few other cities in UK, hence my negative first reaction. Had it been a success? Um…sort of. In reality, though, all it was was a bus which could go on both the road and on the funny guided rail things. So not that remarkable after all…

it cost an absolute fortune and promised no real payback

But the thing which got my goat the most, I confess, is the same thing which got many other peoples'goats; namely, that it cost an absolute fortune and promised no real payback at any point in the future. Here were councils around the country advising us to not take risks and be good citizens, and here they were with a scheme which completely flew in the face of basic common sense!

To my mind, that sounded like a Signage manufacturer run by people with short arms. No offence to people with short arms of course, but it’s going to be pretty difficult to paint tall signs when you’re of that persuasion, isn’t it?

Now, the wait is over and the guided bus is finally here; yes, after much speculation and anticipation it is running and carrying people to and from work DAILY. It’s much too early to say whether or not it’s a success or failure right now – only time will tell that tale and prove who was right and who was wrong.

I suppose one thing is good about the guided bus: it’s given us all something to talk about while we wait for the conventional bus. Anything that puts a smile on my face at 8am in the morning has to be worth something, I suppose…(I’m just not quite convinced that it’s worth the literally millions of pounds that it’s cost us all).

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Some people are not so realistic, though!

Recently I was searching on Amazon when I came across a thriller set in Poland. Now, I was excited; it wasn’t every day that I came across such a thing.

Then I found the cover and…well, I wanted to be as far away from thoughts of Poland as I possibly could be. This cover did not represent Poland in any way! Instead of putting forth an image of a changing country, it made Poland out to be somewhere where everyone smokes and it is constantly snowing. Now, I know that this is somewhat true – even I cannot disguise that – but do I want to see this on the cover of a book? I don’t think so (but then again, I am sure you already guessed that part).

…be sure to consult someone who is a designer. This is common sense

This issue with book covers isn’t just happening with one self-published author on Amazon, if you hadn’t guessed – it is happening with a great many authors. I realise that it’s a lot to do – write your own book, edit it, design the cover, market it and more – but is it too much to ask for a bit of variety? If you ask me, book covers have been left behind for much too long. And that old saying, Don’t judge a book by its cover? It couldn’t be more ridiculous to my logical Polish mind. Back where I am from, everything and everyone is judged on first impressions. And I don’t think this is just a Polish thing; in fact, I see it around me in any country I visit, no matter how far afield.

I know nothing about book publishing, it has to be said, but here are a few tips I have amassed from the wonderful resource that is the alphabet:

1) When designing a book cover, be sure to consult someone who is a designer. This is common sense but something which people, for some reason, tend to forget!

2) It doesn’t matter how good your book is, it must be priced right: this goes without saying. If it is too cheap then people will think it rubbish and worthless…but if too expensive they will laugh at you, especially if you are an unknown or little-known author.

3) Formatting matters: if you want to compete with all the other Amazon books – hybrid cars uk to cookery books to thousands of fictional books – then you need to look as good or better than them! If the story matches the good looks then that can only be a fine thing, too.

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But when he found her, she wanted nothing to do​with him. Not now, not ever. It was heart-breaking​to watch and I can only imagine what the poor boy​was going through at this dark and difficult time.

Recently, for some reason I cannot quite explain, I’ve noticed there are more and more shows on TV which focus on youngsters finding their real, true, biological parents. While on the surface this sounds like a wonderful premise for a TV show – and I have to admit that they are often very moving – sometimes the picture that is painted is anything but so. In fact, a few times I’ve watched it and found myself questioning whether or not the whole ordeal was a good idea to begin with. While some shows inevitably lead to happiness and a bond between two long-lost people that will last forever, others lead down far darker alleyways of deceit. In one I recently saw, a boy of 15 spent the best part of 6 months searching for his biological mother.

But when he found her, she wanted nothing to do with him. Not now, not ever. It was heart-breaking to watch and I can only imagine what the poor boy was going through at this dark and difficult time.

So you have to ask yourself: did it need to be shown on TV? I understand that TV shows have to suit every taste – from the independent financial advisor to the off-duty fire-man – but why show it at the cost of an individual’s soul? Surely there has to be a better way than that, right?

Another disturbing thing about these shows is the message they get across; as if anyone can find their mother or father if they wish to, and there are no limits or obstacles in the way. The reality, sadly, is not always that realistic. In fact, from my research I can tell you that more often than not nothing is accomplished.

Whatever the case for the future of shows like this, it’s something we’ll no doubt have to get used to.

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While some women are concerning themselves with paternity Tests and the implication of such many others are worried about being at risk for, and the signs of heart attack.

Current research has shown that women are at a higher risk of getting heart attacks than men. Women experiencing premenopausal symptoms are at a lower risk for attacks if they are not affected by diabetes, blood pressure and certain bad habits like smoking.

Heart attacks in women often show some symptoms prior to the attack. They might spend sleepless nights and undergo continuous vomiting or nausea. They experience serious chest pains that seem to go up to the shoulders causing discomfort. They may also develop sudden weakness that persists.

Women who are likely to get heart attacks usually discontinue their participation in regular household duties. Sometimes they might experience abrupt unconsciousness as well as an increased heart rate. Many women also feel a persistent numbness in their legs, face, or arm, and which also seems to be on one side of the body.

They may also experience trouble or great difficulty understanding or speaking, and also some confusion. There may be difficulty seeing in both eyes or one eye. A severe headache that seems without cause is also typical.

Annually, it is estimated that 16 000 females die from heart attacks. Today, a variety of young women are being hospitalized due to chronic heart diseases. Most of these young women were unable to identify the symptoms, therefore succumbed to death. Only few women admitted to hospitals were able to analyze that there is something wrong with their hearts.

&nbs

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· There are now more CCTV systems in Britain than any other country in Europe. And this means being scrutinised just about anywhere that we go.

· We are being swamped with bureaucracy and red tape (and most of this originates in Brussels) on a daily basis. Sure, a civilised society must have a certain amount of rules, but do we really need this many???

· Being British is supposed to mean having ‘freedom of speech’fitted as standard. However, when you look at the way that protests are handled it makes you wonder how much freedom we really do have…

· Health and Safety regulations (Brussels again!) are becoming so restrictive that we will soon not even be allowed to leave our homes. Isn’t it a little over the top to expect children to don protective equipment before engaging in a ‘dangerous’game of ‘Conkers’?

I am slowly becoming convinced that David Cameron will one day go the whole hog and turn into a cruel and ruthless dictator! Or perhaps he will morph into ‘the Beast’from the Bible’s ‘Book of Revelation’?

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If they really want to improve Stretham and make it back into the entertainment heart of south London that it once was they really need to do 2 things. Build a huge car park and improve the flow of traffic.

There is absolutely nowhere to park in Streatham. Who is going to come there from a long distance when they may have to spend a hour driving up and down back stgreat looking for a space that is free that is not restricted? A big multistory car park will attract visitors and be great for all the local business along the High Road. Look other towns that, over the last couple of decades, have had similar developments like Wimbledon and Kingston, they both have more than one large car park with good information about where there are spaces. Even though they are also very busy place it is not so frustrating to drive there because everything seem a lot more organized and yo get to your destination in spite of the crowds.

They should block of half of the road that lead onto the High Road. This will mean that driver do not have to keep stopping to let other cars out in front of them and improve the flow of traffic.

I think if they can make these changes then they will improve Streatham.

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Travelling doesn’t have to be expensive always. Buses are not the fastest way of travelling, but it certainly is capable of saving money and can also make the trip interesting.

These are some good tips to make sure your journey with bus is comfortable.

Firstly you need to get to the Bus Station as early as possible. Seats are given on a first come first serve basis. Which means, if you come to the bus station right before the bus is going to depart, you will either not get into the bus or you might not get your desired seat. This can easily ruin your journey. Also cardboard packaging is not advisable to carry while travelling in bus, simply because the packaging might get damaged due to excessive shaking.

If you have a layover at a bigger bus station make sure you are back 5 minutes before the scheduled break. This will help you not to lose your favourite seat or even help to reach the destination in time.

It is highly frustrating to miss the bus and waiting for the next one can make it worse. However, there is another bus on its way. But in order to avoid such situations it is very important to give yourself some extra travel time, when you are travelling on a bus.

As a passenger you are allowed to bring your own food on board, this is also to avoid eating any junk food on the way. If you are a fan of greasy or fried food, then you will surely enjoy the bigger bus stations, where they also have in house restaurants. These restaurants serve basic food mostly out of the deep fry. However do not expect a lot out of most stops.

Travelling alone can make you insecure about your luggage and it’s not safe to leave it unattended at any time. You may not want to trust a stranger, but most travellers might be in the same situation like you are, so if you watch their luggage, they will also do the same for you. You can also make use of the stations lockers, in case you have a longer layover and if you want to explore the surroundings a bit.

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