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MEMORANDUM AND ARTICLES OF ASSOCIATION
UGANDA AIDS ACTION FUND
Sinclair Taylor & Martin
9 Thorpe Close
London W10 5XL
Tel: 020 8969 3667
Fax: 020 8969 7044
DX: 47601 Ladbroke Grove
THE COMPANIES ACTS 1985 AND 1989
Company Limited by Guarantee and not having a Share Capital
MEMORANDUM OF ASSOCIATION OF
UGANDA AIDS ACTION FUND
1. Name of Company
The name of the Company is Uganda Aids Action Fund called in this
document "the Company".
2. Registered Office
The registered office of the Company will be in England and Wales.
3. Objects of the Company
3.1 The objects of the Company are:-
(a) To advance and promote public education and research in the
field of health and communicable disease.
(b) To provide for the relief of persons suffering from AIDS
anywhere in the world but in particular Uganda and where
appropriate to rehabilitate such persons who have undergone
medical treatment or otherwise require nursing care and regular
specialist medical attention and to relieve poverty, distress and
sickness among such persons and their families.
(c) To promote research into causes, detection, prevention and
treatment of AIDS and to disseminate the results of such
research for the benefit of the public.
(d) To provide relief and where appropriate rehabilitation of
persons who are suffering or recovering from AIDS and who
have undergone medical treatment or who otherwise require
nursing care and regular specialist medical attention.
4. What the Company may do
4.1 The Company may do anything lawful that may be necessary in order
to promote its Objects, including the use of the following powers:-
(a) to build up an efficient information service for the community
and to provide advice and resources to the community on
(b) to liaise with other interested national and international
organisations working and dealing with AIDS and other health
hazards in Uganda and elsewhere;
(c) to establish where necessary local branches (whether
autonomous or not);
(d) to construct alter, provide, manage, maintain, furnish and fit
with all the necessary furniture and other equipment the
buildings and any other premises or structure or land which the
Company may need for its Objets;
(e) to employ and pay nay employers, officers, servants and
professional or other advisers;
(f) subject to any consents required by law to raise funds and
borrow moneys invite and receive contributions or grants or
enter into contracts seek subscriptions or raise monies in any
(g) subject to any consent required by law to buy, take on lease,
sell lease or otherwise dispose of, hire charge or mortgage or
acquire any land or property of any sort and give or receive any
guarantee or indemnity;
(h) to promote, encourage or undertake study or research and
disseminate the results of such;
(i) to produce, print and publish anything in written, oral, visual or
electronic media in furtherance of the objects;
(j) to provide or procure the provision of services training
consultancy advice support counselling and guidance in
furtherance of the objects or any of them;
(k) to promote and advertise the Company's activities;
(l) to invest any money that the Company does not immediately
need in any investments, securities or properties;
(m) to undertake any charitable trust or any charitable agency
business which may promote the Company's Objects;
(n) to make all reasonable and necessary provision for the payment
of pensions and superannuation to or on behalf of employees
and their wives, husbands and other dependants;
(o) to carry on trade insofar as either the trade is exercised in the
course of the actual carrying out of a primary object of the
Company or the trade is temporary and ancillary to the carrying
out of the objects of the company;
(p) to establish, promote and otherwise assist any limited company
or companies for the purpose of acquiring any property or of
furthering in any way the objects of the Company through
trading and to establish the same either as wholly owned
subsidiaries of the Company or jointly with other persons,
companies, government departments or local authorities and to
finance the same if the Members of the Executive Committee
see fit by way of loan or share subscription on commercial
terms provided that the Company shall seek professional legal
advice before financing such companies;
(q) to establish support or join with any charitable companies,
institutions, societies or associations whose objects are the same
as or similar to its own;
(r) to purchase or otherwise acquire any of the property, assets and
liabilities of any of the charities, institutions, societies or
associations with which the Company is authorised to join, and
perform any of their engagements;
(s) to transfer any of the Company's property, assets, liabilities and
engagements to any of the charities, institutions, societies or
associations with which the Company is authorised to join;
(t) to open and operate banking accounts and other banking
(u) to enter into any arrangements with any governments,
authorities or any person, company or association necessary to
promote any of the Company's Objects;
(v) to insure any risks arising from the company's activities;
(w) to insure the Executive Committee against the costs of a
successful defence to a criminal prosecution brought against
them as Executive Committee members or against personal
liability incurred in respect of any act or omission which is or is
alleged to be a breach of trust or breach of duty, unless the
Executive Committee members concerned knew that, or was
reckless whether, the act or omission was a breach of trust or
breach of duty;
(x) to make such ex gratia payments as are considered reasonable
and fair with the consent of the Charity Commissioners;
(y) to pay all the expenses and costs of establishing this Company;
(z) to delegate upon such terms and at such reasonable
remuneration as the Company may think fit to professional
investment managers ("the Managers") the exercise of all or
any of its powers of investment provided always that:-
(i) the Managers shall be authorised to carry on investment
business under the provisions of the Financial Services
(ii) the delegated powers shall be exercisable only within
clear policy guidelines drawn up in advance by the
(iii) the Managers shall be under a duty to report promptly to
the Company any exercise of the delegated powers and in
particular to report every transaction carried out by the
Managers of the Company within 14 days and report
regularly on the performance of investments managed by
(iv) the Company shall be entitled at any time to review, alter
or terminate the delegation or the terms thereof;
(v) the Company shall be bound to review the arrangements
for delegation at intervals but so that any failure by the
Company to undertake such reviews shall not invalidate
(vi) the Company shall be liable for any failure to take
reasonable care in choosing the Managers; fixing or
enforcing the terms upon which the Managers are
employed; requiring the remedy of any breaches of those
terms and otherwise supervising the Managers but
otherwise shall not be liable for any acts and defaults of
(aa) to permit any investments belonging to the Company to be held
in the name of any clearing bank, trust corporation or
stockbroking company which is a member of the Stock
Exchange (or any subsidiary of any such stockbroking
company) as nominee for the Company and to pay any such
nominee reasonable and proper remuneration for acting as such.
5. Use of income and property
5.1 The income and property of the Company shall be applied solely
towards the promotion of its objects and no part of it shall be paid or
transferred directly or indirectly by way of dividend bonus or
otherwise by way of profit to members of the charity and no member
of the Executive Committee may be appointed to any office of the
charity paid by salary or fees or receive any remuneration or other
benefit in money or money’s worth from the Company except as
shown below under ‘Allowed Payments’.
6. Allowed Payments
6.1 The Company may pay:-
(a) Reasonable and proper payment to any officer or servant of the
Company who is not a member of its Executive Committee for
any services to the Company.
(b) Reasonable and proper remuneration to a member of the
Executive Committee for services actually rendered to the
Company including the usual professional charges for services
provided or business done by any member of the Executive
Committee who is a solicitor, accountant or other person
engaged in a profession, or by any partner of his or her firm
instructed by the Company to act in a professional capacity on
its behalf, PROVIDED THAT:-
(i) the number of members of the Executive Committee so
remunerated shall not exceed a minority of the quorum of
the members of the Executive Committee;
(ii) such member of the Executive Committee shall be absent
from all meetings at which the terms and conditions of
his or her employment with the Company are discussed;
(iii) such member of the Executive Committee shall not vote
on any resolution relating to his or her employment;
(iv) the other members of the Executive Committee are
satisfied that his employment, or that of his or her firm,
is both necessary and expedient in the interests of the
(c) Interest on the money lent by any member of the Company or
its Executive Committee. The annual rate of interest must not
be more than 2% below the base rate of one of the clearing
banks or a rate of 3% whichever is the greater.
(d) Reasonable out-of-pocket expenses to any member of the
(e) Reasonable and proper payment to a company of which a
member of the Executive Committee holds not more than a
hundredth of the capital.
(f) Reasonable and proper rent of premises demised or let by any
member of the Company or its Executive Committee.
(g) All reasonable and proper premiums in respect of indemnity
insurance effected in accordance with the powers in this
(h) In exceptional cases other payments or benefits but only with
the prior written approval of the Charity Commission.
PROVIDED THAT no member of the Company or the Executive
Committee shall be present during the discussion of or voting on any
decision to borrow money from or pay rent or make a payment or give
a benefit to that member.
7. Alterations to this Memorandum
7.1 No alterations to this Memorandum may be made which would cause
the Company to cease to be a charity in law. Other alterations to this
Memorandum may only be made by special resolution. For a special
resolution to be valid, 2l clear days' notice of it must be given, and
75% of those voting must be in favour of it. Such a resolution may be
passed on less notice if 95% of the total number of members having
the right to vote agree.
7.2 Alterations may only be made to the objects of the Company or any
clause of this memorandum or articles which directs or restricts the
way monies or the property of the Company may be used with the
Charity Commission's prior written consent.
7.3 The Charity Commission and the Companies Registrar must be
informed of alterations and all future copies of the Memorandum
issued must contain the alteration.
8. Limited Liability
8.1 The liability of the members is limited.
9. Guarantee by Members of the Company
9.1 Every member of the Company agrees to contribute to the Company
£1 or any smaller amount required if:-
(a) The Company is wound-up while he or she is a member or
within a year afterwards; and
(b) The Company has debts and liabilities which it cannot meet out
of its assets.
10. Winding-up of the Company
10.1 If the Company is wound-up or dissolved, and there remains any
property after all debts and liabilities have been met, the property
must not be distributed among the members of the Company. Instead
it must be given or transferred to some other charitable institution or
institutions. This other institution must have similar Objects to those
of the Company and must prohibit the distribution of its income and
property among its members to an extent at least as great as that
required by this Memorandum of Association.
10.2 The institutions will be chosen by the members of the Company at or
before the time when the Company is wound-up or dissolved and if
that cannot be done then the property shall be given to some other
charity or charitable object.
We, the people whose names, addresses and descriptions are written below,
wish to form into a company with this Memorandum of Association.
Signatures, addresses and occupations of Subscribers
Dated this day of 2000
Witness to the above signatures
THE COMPANIES ACTS 1985 AND 1989
Company Limited by Guarantee and not having a Share Capital
ARTICLES OF ASSOCIATION OF
UGANDA AIDS ACTION FUND
1. Meaning of Words
1.1 In these Articles the words in the first column of the table below will
have the meanings shown opposite them in the second column, as
long as this meaning is consistent with the subject or context:-
1.2 Words Meanings
Act The Companies Acts 1985 and 1989 and as
amended by subsequent Acts
The Company Uganda Aids Action Fund
The Articles These Articles of Association
The Executive The Executive Committee of the Company
Committee whose members are the directors of the
Company and as such are charity trustees
The Office The registered office of the Company
The Seal The common seal of the Company
The United Kingdom Great Britain and Northern Ireland
Month Calendar month
In writing Written, printed or lithographed or partly
one and partly another, and other ways of
showing and reproducing words in a visible
1.3 Words in the singular form include the plural and vice versa.
1.4 The words "person" or "people" include corporations.
1.5 Apart from the words defined above, any words or expression
defined in the Act or any change to the Act in force when these
Articles become binding on the Company will have the same
meanings in these Articles, provided they are consistent with the
subject or context.
1.6 Headings are not part of the Memorandum or Articles.
2. The Constitution of the Company; Rights of Inspection by
2.1 The Company is established for the Objects shown in the
Memorandum of Association.
2.2 A copy of the Memorandum and Articles and any rules the
Executive Committee make must be available for inspection at
the Office. Any member must be given a copy of these on
payment of a reasonable fee fixed by the Executive Committee.
3.1 The number of members of the Company is unlimited.
3.2 The Company must keep at the Office a register of members
showing their name, address and date of membership.
3.3 The register is available for inspection.
4.1 Membership is open to the following:-
4.2 Individual Members
(a) The Subscribers
(b) Anyone aged 18 or over that the Executive Committee decides
to admit to membership.
4.3 Corporate Members
Corporate Members are the organisations whom the Executive
Committee decides to admit to membership.
4.4 When an Organisation becomes a Corporate Member it must give a
copy of its constitution (if any) to the Company.
4.5 Each Corporate Member has the right to appoint one representative.
At any time by giving notice in writing to the Company, the Corporate
Member can cancel the appointment of its representative and appoint
another instead. The Corporate Member must confirm the name of its
representative at the Company's request. The representative has the
right to attend and to vote at general meetings of the Company and
any vote given shall be valid unless prior to the vote the Company
receives written notice ending the representative's authority.
4.6 Corporate Members stop being members in the same way as
Individual Members stop being members.
4.7 Junior members
Junior membership shall be open to those under the age of 18 who are
interested in furthering the work of the Company. Junior members
have no voting rights.
4.8 Honorary patrons
Honorary patrons may be appointed at the discretion of the Executive
Committee. Honorary patrons have no voting rights.
5. No transfer of Membership
5.1 None of the rights of any member of the Company may be transferred
or transmitted to any other person.
6. Ending of Membership
6.1 A member stops being a member of the Company if:-
(a) the member resigns from membership by giving notice in
writing to the Company.
(b) membership is ended under Article 7.
(c) the member's subscription (if any) remains unpaid six months
after it is due and the Executive Committee resolves to end that
6.2 However, the Executive Committee may make a resolution allowing
anyone no longer eligible for membership to remain a member on
such terms as it thinks fit.
7. Removal from Membership
7.1 The Executive Committee may suspend the rights of any member by
giving him or her notice in writing of the suspension.
7.2 Within 28 days of receiving that notice the member can send or give
an appeal in writing to the Company against the suspension. If no
appeal is received, the member automatically stops being a member. If
an appeal is received within the time limit, the suspension must be
considered by the next meeting of the Executive Committee. The
member has the right to be heard at the meeting. The meeting must
either confirm the suspension, in which case the person is out of
membership, or lift the suspension.
8. General Meetings
8.1 Each year, the Company must hold an annual general meeting in
addition to any other general meeting in that year. The annual general
meeting must be specified as such in the notices calling it. The first
annual general meeting must be held within 18 months of the
incorporation of the Company after which not more than 15 months
must pass between one annual general meeting and the next.
9. Extraordinary General Meetings
9.1 All general meetings except annual general meetings are called
extraordinary general meetings.
10. Calling of Extraordinary General Meetings
10.1 The Executive Committee may call an extraordinary general meeting
whenever they wish. Such a meeting must also be called if three
members or 5% of the members of the Company request it.
11. Notice of General Meetings
11.1 An annual general meeting and a meeting called for the passing of a
special resolution must be called by giving at least 21 clear days'
notice in writing. Other meetings of the Company must be called by
giving at least 14 clear days' notice in writing. These notices must
specify the place,
date and time of the meeting. If special business is to be discussed,
full details or the general nature of the business must be given. Notice
of the meeting must be given to everyone entitled by these Articles to
11.2 However, even if shorter notice is given than that required above, the
meeting will be treated as having been correctly called if it is so
(a) in the case of an annual general meeting, by all the members
entitled to attend and vote at it; or
(b) in the case of any other meeting, by a majority of the members
who have a right to attend and vote. But this majority must
represent at least 95% of the total membership of the Company
members who have voting rights.
12. Ordinary and Special Business at General Meetings
12.1 At an extraordinary general meeting all business will be treated as
special business. At an annual general meeting all business will be
treated as special except the consideration of accounts and balance
sheets, the reports of the members of the Executive Committee and
Auditors, the election of members of the Executive Committee in
place of those retiring, the appointment of Auditors, and the fixing of
the payments to the Auditors.
13.1 Business may be done at a general meeting only if a quorum of
members is present when the meeting begins to deal with its business.
A quorum is one third of the membership unless shown differently
14. Adjournment if no Quorum
14.1 If the meeting is called by the demand of members, it must be
dissolved if, within half an hour after the appointed starting time, a
quorum is not present. If called in another way, the meeting must be
adjourned to another day, time and place as the Executive Committee
14.2 If at the adjourned meeting a quorum is not present within half an
hour after the appointed starting time, the members present will be a
15.1 The Chairperson (if any) of the Executive Committee must preside as
Chairperson at every general meeting of the Company. If there is no
Chairperson, or if he/she will not be present within 15 minutes after
the appointed starting time or is unwilling to take the chair, the
members of the Executive Committee present must elect one of their
number to be Chairperson of the meeting.
16. Election of Chairperson by Members
16.1 If at any meeting no member of the Executive Committee is willing to
act as Chairperson or if no member of the Executive Committee is
present within 15 minutes after the appointed starting time, the
members present must choose one of their number to be Chairperson
of the meeting.
17. Adjournment of the Meeting
17.1 The Chairperson may, with the consent of any meeting at which a
quorum is present (and must if so directed by the meeting), adjourn
the meeting from time to time and from place to place. But no
business may be done at any adjourned meeting except business left
unfinished at the meeting from which the adjournment took place.
17.2 When a meeting is adjourned for 30 days or more, notice of the
adjourned meeting must be given as for the original meeting. Apart
from that, it is not necessary to give any notice of an adjourned
meeting nor of the business to be done at it.
18. Voting on Resolutions
18.1 At any general meeting a resolution put to the vote of the meeting is
decided by a simple majority on a show of hands unless a poll is
demanded (before or after the result of the show of hands is declared).
A poll can be demanded by the Chairperson or at least two members
who are present. Proxy votes are allowed.
19. Declaration of Chairperson is Final
19.1 Unless a poll is demanded, the Chairperson's declaration that a
resolution has been carried by a particular majority or lost on a show
of hands and an entry saying so in the minute book is conclusive
evidence of the result. The number or proportion of the votes need not
be entered in the minute book.
19.2 The demand for a poll may be withdrawn.
20. When a poll is taken
20.1 A poll must be taken immediately, if it is correctly demanded to elect
a Chairperson or to decide upon an adjournment. Polls about other
things will be taken whenever the Chairperson says so. Business
which is not the subject of a poll may be dealt with before or during
20.2 The Chairperson will decide how a poll will be taken. The result of a
poll will be treated as a resolution of the meeting.
21. Voting and Speaking
21.1 Every member has one vote including the Chairperson. If the votes are
level, the Chairperson has a casting vote.
21.2 A member of the Executive Committee shall have the same rights to
attend and speak as a member even if he or she is not a member.
22. Written Agreement to Resolution
22.1 Unless the law says otherwise, members may pass a valid resolution
without a meeting being held. But for the resolution to be valid:
(a) it must be in writing;
(b) it must be signed by all those members (or their duly authorised
representatives) entitled to receive notice to attend general
(c) it may consist of two or more documents in identical form
signed by members.
23. Management by members of the Executive Committee
23.1 The business of the Company is managed by the Executive
Committee. They may pay all the expenses of promoting and
registering the Company. They may use all powers of the Company
which are not, by the Act or by these Articles, required to be used by a
general meeting of the Company. But the members of the Executive
Committee are at all times governed first by the Act, second by the
Memorandum and Articles, and third by any regulations that a general
meeting may prescribe.
23.2 General meetings cannot make a regulation that overrides the
Memorandum and Articles. Nor can they make one which invalidates
any prior act of the members of the Executive Committee which
would otherwise have been valid.
24. Powers of the Executive Committee
24.1 The Executive Committee may subject to such consents as the law
requires use all the powers of the company to:
(a) borrow money;
(b) mortgage or charge its property or any part of it;
(c) issue debentures, debenture stock or other securities, whether
outright or as security for any debt, liability or obligation of the
Company or any charitable third party;
(d) resolve pursuant to the Memorandum of Association to effect
indemnity insurance notwithstanding their interest in such a
25. Payment of Subscriptions
25.1 All members must pay the subscriptions that the Executive Committee
may decide from time to time.
26. Cheques and Bills etc
26.1 All cheques, promissory notes, drafts, bills of exchange and other
negotiable instruments and all receipts for money paid to the
Company shall indicate the name of the Company in full and must be
signed, drawn, accepted, endorsed, or otherwise made in the way that
the Executive Committee decides from time to time and cheques shall
be signed by two Executive Committee members unless the Executive
Committee otherwise decides.
27. Indemnity of members of the Executive Committee
27.1 In the management of the affairs of the Company no member of the
Executive Committee shall be liable for any loss to the property of the
Company arising by reason of improper investment made in good
faith (so long as he or she shall have sought professional advice before
making such investment) or for the negligence or fraud of any agent
employed by him or her or by any other member hereof in good faith
(provided reasonable supervision shall have been exercised) although
the employment of such agent was not strictly necessary or by reason
of any mistake or omission made in good faith by any member hereof
or by reason of any other matter or thing other than wilful and
individual fraud, wrongdoing or wrongful omission on the part of the
member who is sought to be made liable.
27.2 Subject to the provisions of the Act but without prejudice to any
indemnity to which a member of the Executive Committee may
otherwise be entitled every member of the Executive Committee or
other officer of the Company shall be indemnified out of the assets of
the Company against any liability incurred by him or her in defending
any proceedings whether civil or criminal in which judgment was
given in his or her favour or in connection with any application in
which relief is granted to him or her by the court from liability for
negligence, default, breach of duty or breach of trust in relation to the
affairs of the Company and against all costs, charges, losses, expenses
or liabilities incurred by him or her in the execution and discharge of
his or her duties or in relation thereto.
28. Payment of reasonable expenses to members of the Executive
28.1 The members of the Executive Committee may be paid reasonable
out-of-pocket expenses that they have properly incurred in connection
with the business of the Company but shall not be paid any other
remuneration save as permitted in the memorandum of association.
29. The Keeping of Minutes
29.1 The Executive Committee must have minutes entered in the minute
(a) of all appointments of officers by the Executive Committee;
(b) of the names of the members of the Executive Committee
present at each of its meetings and of any committee of the
members of the Executive Committee;
(c) of all resolutions and proceedings at all meetings of:
(i) The Company;
(ii) The Executive Committee;
(iii) Subcommittees of the Executive Committee.
30. The Make-up of the Executive Committee
30.1 The first Executive Committee consists of those people named in
Statement of First Directors filed under Section 10 of the Act and sent
to the Registrar of Companies when the Company is formed or
appointed by them. They hold office until the first annual general
meeting. After that, the Executive Committee consists of:-
(a) not less than four no more than eleven persons elected by
individual and corporate members no members shall be elected
unless they receive 25% of all of the votes of those present and
voting at the annual general meeting
(b) not more than three additional members co-opted at any time by
the Executive Committee.
30.2 Not less than one month prior to the annual general meeting, the
Company Secretary shall write to members seeking nominations for
elected positions. No-one may stand unless a written notice
nominating them is received by the Company Secretary at least 10
clear days prior to the AGM. Voting elections shall be by secret
ballot at the AGM.
31. Retirement of members of the Executive Committee
31.1 At each annual general meeting one-third of the Executive Committee
both elected and co-opted shall retire but all are eligible for re-
election. Those longest in office since co-option or election shall
retire first. In the case of an equality period of service in default of
agreement between the members, those to be retired shall be selected
32. Change in Make-up and Number of the Executive Committee
32.1 The make-up and number of the Executive Committee may be varied
but not reduced below three. Variation can only be by an ordinary
resolution approved by a general meeting by a majority vote of the
members present at the meeting.
33. Notification of Change of members of the Executive Committee to the
Registrar of Companies
33.1 All appointments, retirements or removals of directors must be
notified to the Registrar of Companies.
34. Filling vacancies in the membership of the Executive Committee and
34.1 The Executive Committee can appoint anyone to fill a vacancy in the
membership of the Executive Committee. They will hold office until
the next annual general meeting. The Executive Committee may also
co-opt up to five additional persons onto the Committee at any one
time. They will be eligible for re-election and may vote at meetings
of the Executive Committee.
35. Ending of Executive Committee Membership
35.1 A member of the Executive Committee must cease to be a member if
he or she:-
(a) becomes bankrupt or makes any arrangement or composition
with his or her creditors generally; or
(b) becomes barred from membership of the Executive Committee
because of any order made under the Act or by virtue of Section
72 of the Charities Act 1993; or
(c) becomes incapable by reason of mental disorder, illness or
injury of managing and administering his or her own affairs; or
(d) resigns the office by notice in writing to the Company but only
if at least two members of the Executive Committee will remain
in office when the resignation takes effect; or
(e) is directly or indirectly involved in any contract with the
Company and fails to declare the nature of his or her interest in
the proper way. The proper way is by giving notice at the first
meeting at which the contract is discussed or the first meeting
after the member became interested in the contract; or
(f) is removed from office.
36. Removal of a member of the Executive Committee by a General
36.1 A general meeting of the Company may remove any member of the
Executive Committee before the end of his or her period of office
whatever the rest of these Articles or any agreement between the
Company and the member may say.
36.2 Removal can take place only by the Company passing an ordinary
resolution saying so. At least 28 days' notice must be given to the
Company and at least 2l days' notice to the membership. Once the
Company receives such notice it must immediately send a copy to the
member of the Executive Committee concerned. He or she has a right
to be heard at the general meeting. He or she also has the right to
make a written statement of reasonable length. If the statement is
received in time it must be circulated with the notice of the meeting. If
it is not sent out, the member may require it to be read to the meeting.
37. Removal of a member of the Executive Committee by the Executive
37.1 If a member of the Executive Committee fails to attend three
consecutive meetings of the Executive Committee, the Executive
Committee may resolve that he or she be removed from the Executive
Committee. The member must be given at least 7 days' notice in
writing of the resolution.
38. Meetings of the Executive Committee
38.1 The Executive Committee may meet, adjourn and run its meetings as
it wishes, subject to the rest of these Articles.
38.2 Questions arising at any meeting must be decided by a majority of
votes. Every member has one vote including the Chairperson. If the
votes are equal, the Chairperson has a casting vote.
38.3 A member of the Executive Committee may, and the Secretary if
requested by a member of the Executive Committee must, summon a
meeting of the members of the Executive Committee.
38.4 Notice of a meeting need not be given to any member of the
Executive Committee who is out of the United Kingdom.
39. Officers of the Executive Committee
39.1 The Executive Committee may elect a Chairperson, Secretary,
Treasurer and any other officers that it wishes.
39.2 The Chairperson and other named officers of the Company shall hold
office until the conclusion of the Annual General Meeting of the
Company next after their election but shall be eligible for re-election
provided that no officer shall hold a specific office for more than six
consecutive years. On the expiration of such period two further years
must elapse before any former officer shall be eligible for re-election.
40. Quorum of the Executive Committee
40.1 A general meeting of the Company must fix the quorum necessary for
business to be done at a Executive Committee meeting. The quorum
must be at least a third of the membership of the Executive Committee
subject to a minimum of three.
41. Vacancies on the Executive Committee
41.1 The Executive Committee may act despite any vacancy on the
committee. But if the number of members falls below the quorum, it
may act only to summon a general meeting of the Company.
42. A Resolution may be Approved by Signature Without a Meeting
42.1 A resolution in writing signed by all the members of the Executive
Committee or any sub-committee is as valid as if it had been passed at
a properly held meeting of the Executive Committee or sub-
committee. The resolution may consist of several documents in the
same form signed by one or more members of the Executive
Committee or sub-committee.
43. Validity of Acts Done at Meetings
43.1 It may be discovered that there was some defect in the appointment of
a member of the Executive Committee or someone acting as a
member or that he or she was disqualified. If this is discovered,
anything done before the discovery at any meeting of the Executive
Committee is as valid as if there were no defects or disqualification.
44. Delegation of Executive Committee Powers to Sub-Committees
44.1 The Executive Committee may delegate the administration of any of
its powers to Committees consisting of two or more of its members. A
sub-committee must conform to any regulations that the Executive
Committee imposes on it.
44.2 The members of the Executive Committee on the sub-committee may
(unless the Executive Committee directs otherwise) co-opt any person
or people to serve on the sub-committee.
44.3 All acts and proceedings of the sub-committee must be reported to the
Executive Committee as soon as possible.
45. Chairperson of Sub-Committees
45.1 A sub-committee may elect a Chairperson of its meetings if the
Executive Committee does not nominate one.
45.2 If at any meeting the sub-committee's Chairperson is not present
within 10 minutes after the appointed starting time, the members
present may choose one of their number to be Chairperson of the
46. Meetings of Sub-Committees
46.1 A sub-committee may meet and adjourn whenever it chooses.
46.2 Questions at the meeting must be decided by a majority of votes of the
46.3 The sub-committee must have minutes entered in minute books.
Copies of these minutes must be given to all members of the
47. The Executive Committee shall have power to establish local branches for
the furtherance of the Objects. Each branch so established shall comply with
and be subject to the following regulations:-
47.1 The branch shall act in pursuance of the Objects and any relevant
policies of the Company and shall be subject to such conditions as
may from time to time be laid down by the Executive Committee.
47.2 The title of the branch shall be subject to the prior approval of the
Executive Committee. No branch shall be entitled to use the
expression Uganda Aids Action Fund in its title unless at least one
member of the branch’s governing body is a full member of the
47.3 The branch will be deemed to have adopted the model rules for
branches as prescribed from time to time by the Executive Committee
unless it has with the prior approval of the Executive Committee
adopted other rules.
47.4 The branch may publish literature solely in the name of the branch for
local purposes but such literature shall not contain any statement
contrary to the objects of the Company.
47.5 Representation of whatever kind to other bodies and/or individuals
may only be made by the branch through or with the prior approval of
the Executive Committee.
47.6 All legacies bequeathed to the Company shall be received by the
Treasurer or other appropriate officer of the Company but subject to
any special trusts by which such legacies may be affected the
Executive Committee shall have the power to direct that any legacy or
the income therefrom shall be paid to a particular branch.
47.7 The branch may be empowered by the Executive Committee to
receive donations and any money received or raised by it may be
expended by the branch in its area solely for the furtherance of the
said objects. The branch shall make returns to the Company in such
form as may from time to time be determined by the Executive
47.8 Subject to these and any other regulations the branch may generally
manage its own affairs and shall be solely responsible for its own
debts and liabilities and shall not pledge the credit of the Company or
that of the Executive Committee or of any individual member of the
48. Appointment and Removal of the Company Secretary
48.1 The members of the Executive Committee appoint the Company
Secretary. They decide his or her period of office, pay (if not a
member of the Executive Committee) and conditions of service. They
may also remove the Company Secretary.
49. Actions of Directors and Company Secretary
49.1 The Act says that some actions must be taken both by a member of the
Executive Committee (a Director) and by the Company Secretary. If
one person is both a member of the Executive Committee and the
Company Secretary, it is not enough for him or her to do the action
first as a Executive Committee member and then as Company
50. The Seal
50.1 If the Company shall decide to use a Company Seal the Executive
Committee must provide safe custody of the Seal.
50.2 The Seal may only be used as the authority of the Executive
Committee or of a sub-committee authorised by the Executive
Committee to use it.
50.3 Everything to which the Seal is affixed must be:-
(a) signed by a member of the Executive Committee; and
(b) countersigned by the Company Secretary or by a second
member of the Executive Committee or by some other person
appointed by the Executive Committee for that purpose.
51. Proper Accounts must be Kept
51.1 The Executive Committee must have proper books of account kept in
accordance with the law. In particular, the books of account must
(a) all amounts received and spent by the Company, and for what;
(b) all sales and purchases by the Company;
(c) the assets and liabilities of the Company.
51.2 The books of account must give a true and fair view of the state of the
Company's affairs and explain its transactions. Otherwise they are not
proper books of account.
52. Books must be Kept at the Office
52.1 The books of account must be kept at the Registered Office of the
Company or at other places decided by the Executive Committee. The
books of account must always be open to inspection by members of
the Executive Committee.
53. Inspection of Books
53.1 The Executive Committee must decide whether, how far, when, where
and under what rules the books of account may be inspected by
members who are not on the Executive Committee. A member who is
not on the Executive Committee may only have the right to inspect a
book of account or document of the Company if the right is given by
law or authorised by the Executive Committee or a general meeting.
54. Income and Expenditure Account and Balance Sheets
54.1 The Executive Committee must, for each accounting reference period,
put before a general meeting of the Company:-
(a) any statement of financial activities and income and
(b) a report by the Executive Committee on the state of the
Company as required by the law;
(c) a balance sheet; and
(d) such other reports statements or accounts as are from time to
time required by law.
54.2 The Executive Committee must file with the Companies Registrar the
annual returns that are required.
55. Copies for Members
55.1 Certain documents must be sent to members of the Company at least
2l days before the date of the general meeting. These documents are:-
(a) a copy of every balance sheet (including every document
required by law to be attached to it) which is to be laid before
the Company at the general meeting;
(b) a copy of any report from Reporting Accountants or Auditors;
(c) a copy of the report of the members of the Executive
55.2 But this Article does not require a copy of these documents to be sent
to anyone whose address the Company does not know.
56. Appointment of Reporting Accountants or Auditors
56.1 The Company must appoint properly qualified reporting accountants
or properly qualified auditors if the level of the Company's income or
assets from time to time makes this legal requirement.
57. Service of Notices
57.1 The Company may give notice to any member either personally or
by delivering it or sending it by ordinary post to his or her registered
address. If the member lacks a registered address within the United
Kingdom, notice may be sent to any address within the United
Kingdom which he or she has given the Company for that purpose. If
a notice is sent by post, it will be treated as having been served by
properly addressing, pre-paying and posting a sealed envelope
containing the notice. The notice will be treated as having been
received 48 hours after the envelope containing it was posted if posted
by first class post and 72 hours after posting if posted by second class
58. Accidental Omission of Notice
58.1 Sometimes a person entitled to receive a notice of a meeting does not
get it because of accidental omission or some other reason. This does
not invalidate the proceedings of that meeting.
59. Who is Entitled to Notice of General Meetings
59.1 Notice of every general meeting must be given to:-
(a) every Member (except those members who lack a registered
address within the United Kingdom and have not given the
Company an address for notices within the United Kingdom);
(b) Reporting Accountants or Auditor of the Company;
(c) all members of the Executive Committee; and
(d) all those with rights of nomination to the Executive Committee
59.2 No-one else is entitled to receive notice of general meetings.
60. Alteration of the Articles
60.1 The Company may alter these Articles only by a special resolution. A
special resolution must be passed at a meeting of members of which
21 days notice has been given of the intention to pass a special
resolution and at which 75% of those voting must be in favour of.
Such a resolution may be passed on shorter notice if 95% of members
having the right to vote agree.
60.2 No alteration may be made to an article which directs or restricts the
way monies or property of the Company may be used without the
Charity Commission's prior written approval.
61. Dissolution of the Company
61.1 The Executive Committee or a general meeting may decide at any
time to dissolve the Company. The Company shall then call a meeting
of all members and those entitled to notice of general meetings.
61.2 Any surplus must be used in accordance with the provisions of the
Memorandum of Association.
Signatures, addresses and occupations of subscribers
Dated this day of 2000
Witness to the above signatures:

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I decided to dig out one of my originals from TS called "Coffee Brawd" and ink her up...it's been TOO LONG since I've used her! Can't wait to see what you all come up with :) Happy stamping!
Stamps: Coffee Brawd (TS); Paper: Whisper White, Early Espresso, Basic Grey "Olivia" DSP; Ink: Versafine Onyx Black, Early Espresso; Accessories: sponge dauber, markers, pearls, early espresso ribbon, finial press embossing folder, dimensionals, label punch, button, bakers twine, glue dots
Thanks for stopping in! Be sure to check out the rest of the design team's wonderful work (links are in my right-hand sidebar). Ciao!

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R&B soul singer and songwriter Donnie has been nominated for "Song of the Year" and "Male Vocalist of the Year" for the 2007 SoulTracks.com Readers’ Choice Awards.
Donnie’s first single “If I Were You” from his sophomore album The Daily News, in stores now on SoulThought Entertainment, has been nominated for "Song of the Year.”
Since 2003, SoulTracks has been the leading online resource dedicated to classic and modern Soul Music and is currently the most popular soul music website in America.
The SoulTracks Awards are dedicated to independent soul music and the finalists are selected by a nominating committee of over 1,000 soul music artists, publicists, and writers.
CLICK HERE TO VOTE FOR DONNIE before October 15, 2007.
For more information, please visit www.soultracks.com. The winners will be announced on November 16, 2006 at the Riverfront Ballroom in Detroit’s Cobo Center.
Donnie recently premiered his new music video for the second single released from The Daily News album on BET J. In "911," Donnie calls attention to the issues of racism, sexism, and homophobia.
In 2002, Donnie emerged on the scene nationally to critical acclaim with his debut album The Colored Section which was released on Giant Step/Motown Records. His latest offering, The Daily News is the culmination of a thoroughly reappraised Donnie. Donnie’s "ripped from the headlines" approach to songwriting on The Daily News sees him using poignant lyrics to tackle a diverse range of society’s woes – unemployment, racism, sexism, homophobia, suicide and child molestation – being just a few of the subjects. In less capable hands these topics could become overly dark and brooding, but on The Daily News Donnie finds himself at his funkiest. Full of righteous indignation without being preachy, he brings us with him, all the while allowing his truth to shine through.
Oh–and he’s out too!

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Superfood trends have been coming and going for several years now. More often than not these foods are plant-based whole foods that are high in nutrients for very few calories. One of these has been chia seeds, which now appear in many ‘healthy’ recipes both vegan and non-vegan. Chia pudding is a particularly popular meal for a grab and go breakfast and is even available from chain stores.
Thanks to the rising chia trend, farmers like John Foss, founder of The Chia Company, were keen to change their farms from growing other crops to growing chia. Foss used to grow wheat, but his move to chia has proved fruitful for him. He puts this success down to a rise in plant-based foods. ‘The demand [for plant-based nutrition] is amazing, if you dig deep into food trends,’ says Foss ‘we have tapped into the vegan movement, activity in that space at the moment is off the chart.’
What’s so good about Chia anyway?
The reason that they’ve caught the attention of the public today is because of the amazing things they can do for your body. They are a great source of omega-3 fats, which can often be difficult to obtain on a plant-based diet. They are also a healthy source of fibre and protein.
Most people consume them as chia puddings, which involves soaking chia seeds in water or plant milks and you can add any flavour to them.
The increased consumption in chia seeds may be more than just a food trend, and may reflect the world’s increased understanding of nutrition and the link between food consumption and poor health.
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- Missions, Presidios, and Camps
- Late Nineteenth-Century Texas
- Dallas/Fort Worth Region
- North Texas
The following, adapted from the Chicago Manual of Style, 15th edition, is the preferred citation for this entry.
Anonymous, “Camp Cabell,” Handbook of Texas Online, accessed May 24, 2022, https://www.tshaonline.org/handbook/entries/camp-cabell.
Published by the Texas State Historical Association.
- December 1, 1994
This entry belongs to the following Handbook Special Projects:

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Principal's Messages - 2017/18
Mustangs have started off the new year in a full gallop. If the first two weeks of 2018 are any indication of what is ahead, then we are in for a dynamic year of learning. I am very excited to introduce two new teachers to our excellent and caring staff. Sonya Martin will be teaching a reconfigured 1st, 2nd, 3rd grade class to support our special education programs and Riley Steidlmayer will be joining Mr. Patusco in teaching the 1st – 5th grade art classes. We are very happy to have you both on board supporting our students.
The Great Kindness Challenge Week starts January 22 and is sponsored by Dignity Heath. As part of this week, James Madison fifth grade students were challenged to come up with their own acts of kindness for someone in their life.
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A big THANK YOU to Mayor Cutter, the San Leandro Police Department, and the Alameda County Fire Department for helping us kick-off The Great Kindness Challenge!
Attention Madison Families:
Due to mid-year assessments, the after school library program
will be closed Mon., Jan. 22-Thur., Jan. 25.
The program will resume Mon., Jan. 29.
Seeking Volunteers for TK & Kindergarten Classrooms
If you are interested in working in either transitional kindergarten or kindergarten classrooms, our elementary schools are always looking for enthusiastic volunteers! Our schools especially need support for 30-60 minutes at a time in the classroom, during recess, and during lunch.
Please contact Madison's Parent Facilitator Sara Lopes at email@example.com to learn how you can become a volunteer.
Board of Education Declares District Campuses As Safe Zones For Families And Students Threatened By Immigration Enforcement
SAN LEANDRO, Calif., February 8, 2017 -- The San Leandro Board of Education last night passed a resolution making all campuses a safe zone for students and their families and reinforced the district’s policy mandating that all immigrant students attending San Leandro schools have equal access to an education regardless of their status or the status of their family members. The resolution was passed unanimously on Tuesday night, followed by applause from a full house of community members, educators, union representatives and students.

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Comments on Syllabi of Courses
1. The comments given below are based on my experience of teaching. In making these comments I have not taken into consideration the constraints, both administrative and faculty related, that are faced by the teachers and administrators at the University.
2. Basically the Study of Architecture consists of theory, design and technology and the tools of communication.
Theory consists of architectural theory, history, sociology and the physical and socio-economic aspects of the environment.
Design is the process of relating function to form in an aesthetic manner while at the same time taking into account the larger socio-economic and physical environment, within which the function is located.
Technology consists of understanding and applying the principles of construction, materials, structure and services to a building or a larger physical environment.
3. The main challenge of architectural education is to link theory, design, technology and communication into a cohesive whole in a studio environment.
4. To help make this happen I suggest a number of ways which are given in the paragraphs below.
5. First Year:
5.1 The course in basic construction should consist of nothing more than getting the student to understand the different elements that constitute a building and their dimensions. These elements would include things like doors, windows, walls, beams, columns, foundations, staircases etc. It would help if the student was made to draw the plans, elevations and sections of these elements once he has learnt to use a scale and the various symbols through which they are expressed.
5.2 The course in Pakistan Studies should consist of understanding the geography and ecology of the country, the existing governance systems, demography, migration and the processes of urban and rural production along with the factors and actors of change.
5.3 The introduction to environmental studies should deal with the factors and actors that create the built-environment. Field visits to understand these relationships should be arranged leading to the writing of a report for each such visit.
5.4 The course in applied mathematics makes sense. However, those in physics and chemistry do not.
6. Second Year:
6.1 In the architectural design course an understanding of the client-architect relationship concept should be introduced. There are various ways of doing this.
A number of small two or three day sketch design exercises should be given to students for things like a poster, furniture design, signage etc. This will help in linking building design to its other elements.
6.2 The history of civilisation course should use the understanding developed in the environmental studies course in the First Year for an understanding of history. This will help the student in both design and theory. Otherwise, it is a separate course which has no links with what the students has learnt earlier.
6.3 The development studies course should be curtailed and shifted to the Fourth Year.
6.4 Building construction and material course should include the preparation of working drawings for at least one project that the student designs. For other projects, certain identified construction details should be drawn out.
6.5 In the structures for architects’ course, the principles of structures rather than the theory should be taught. Through such a course the student can reach a better understanding of structures than through a theory course. However, such a course needs to be developed.
6.6 The Islamic Studies course should deal with the development of trade and its links with urbanisation, architecture and culture, in both the classical and medieval Muslim empires. The socio-economic and political causes for the decline of the empires should also be studied.
6.7 At this stage the student should be introduced to the concept of architectural theory. Elements like symmetry, axis, contrast, scale, harmony, colour, texture, courtyards, etc should be discussed and students made to observe these in real life. For this the class can be divided into groups of four who can study things like sun breakers, hotel lobbies, commercial kitchens, office interiors, etc. in terms of function, aesthetics, sociology and report back to the class through a presentation. If well conducted it can be an important learning process in design theory and its application.
7. Third Year:
7.1 In history of civilisations course, it is important to deal with the contemporary history of South-Asia, South-East Asia, Japan and China and link it to their past and to colonial influences. There is a lot of material on Asian and Middle Eastern cities.
7.2 In the theory course, we should look at the origins and development of modernism, post-modernism (and its various isms), the sustainable development paradigm (green architecture), regionalism and community produced architecture. Buildings and architects of these different isms should be identified and critically discussed. Many films are available which can be accessed on this subject.
7.3 In the housing programme, a history of the development of concepts and its authors would enhance an understanding of the current housing processes and their actors. This understanding could then be applied to the Pakistan situation.
7.4 Every student should be made to identify an under-construction building site. He should visit this site every two weeks and prepare a report on its progress. He should report back on what is happening, the terminology and material being used, the type of labour working at the site at that particular time etc. A form to help him to do this could be developed. This will link the student to the building site. The site should be a small one – perhaps a residence.
7.5 Climatology could be integrated into theory, especially in relationship to green architecture.
7.6 Structure for architects should deal with issues of timber and earthquake resistant buildings. Again, the structure’s course should deal with principles rather than theory.
7.7 At the end of the Third Year, I feel that the architect should be able to design and supervise a building or a building complex on his own and to understand and relate the various elements of the built-environment to each other.
8. Fourth and Fifth Year:
8.1 I have no specific comments on the Fourth and Fifth Year courses except that the structure’s course should be on principles and not on theory and that working and structural drawings should be prepared of a project that the students have done. Also, in the history of civilisation’s course the conflict between tradition and modernity should be studied in a rational manner.
8.2 At this level it is also necessary to understand who the architect’s clients are. Before, they were the state and the elite. Today they are a receding state, an expanding corporate sector, a middle class represented by developers, the elite and poor communities. They all have different cultures, different relationship with the building industry, and very different requirements.
8.3 At this stage it is also necessary to understand what constitutes the “building industry” and its relationships to housing and economic and skill development. This could be conveyed in a couple of lectures.
8.4 Regarding thesis, I feel the emphasis should be primarily on the objectives of the thesis and all else should be derived from them. The meaning of terms and the concepts and history behind them are of importance for giving clarity to the thesis methodology
9. The creation of an ambience of learning through association and symbiosis is key to integrating the various elements that create architecture. From what I gather this is already happening. It requires workshops, discussions, lectures, exhibitions, etc in addition to course work but in relation to it. More than anything else it requires faculty coordination, meetings, minutes of meetings, follow up – with the objective of creating a culture of continuous learning within the faculty.


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Lots of young people. Warm weather. Cheap booze. What could go wrong?
The JC Penney stores at King of Prussia, Willow Grove and Philadelphia Mills malls will all close after Monday. The store closures are part of the continuing decline of the traditional mall department store.
Police said the slaying grew out of am unspecified domestic dispute.
The closures are precautions until more is known about why the Ohio thrill ride malfunctioned.
This week in Philly, as seen through the lens of our photojournalists.
NEWARK, N.J. (AP) - New Jersey is trying to take more guns off the streets.
MOUNT HOLLY, N.J. (AP) - A judge has sentenced a New Jersey man to 27 years in prison for fatally stabbing his wife while she was driving.
Politics has become so nasty that council members go to court to settle scores among themselves and to oust those who fall into disfavor, while the town foots the bill.
Allentown Mayor Ed Pawlowski, who federal prosecutors say engineered a pay-to-play scheme brazenly selling city contracts and influence for campaign contributions, pleaded not guilty Thursday afternoon in federal court in Philadelphia to 54 counts in a federal indictment.
One person was killed and at least one other person was injured in a two-vehicle crash Thursday evening in Gloucester County. A van crashed into a car just after 6:30 p.m. in the 3100 block of Delsea Drive in Franklin Township.
Despite lingering questions, a lawyer for a Hatfield man who says he stole millions in bitcoin conceded there was enough evidence for a criminal case to proceed.
In a six-page ruling, U.S. District Judge Timothy J. Savage rejected Fattah's assertion that law enforcement leaks to reporters during the probe cost him his job and prevented him from finding other work.
A proposal to bring speed cameras to Roosevelt Boulevard got a boost this week from a federal report encouraging states to approve the devices to make roads safer.
iCandy and nonprofits are teaming up to make the bar a welcoming place.
Skeletal remains of 78 distinct individuals came out of the ground at the Old City construction site, but archaeologists say 12 stored by the developer have vanished.


ljubljana switches to green
Environmental changes are present in almost every conversation you can hear on the street, in the office etc., and we must keep in mind that these changes play a very important role in our everyday lives. However how big this role is, is yet to be revealed.
Ljubljana is without a doubt a beautiful city that brings diversity into an otherwise sleepy country.
However, I cannot say that the city is too environmentally concsious. The use of alternative ways of transportation is almost non-existing, and bikes are mostly used by students. Nevertheless changes can be seen, recently the city of Ljubljana started a project called “Bicikelj”. Visitors and people living in Ljubljana will be able to rent a bike for a short period of time and then return it at one of the stations that are set around the city. Such kind of rent a bike is well spread throughout Europe and I am really happy that Ljubljana is finally making some positive changes in this direction as well.
Moreover, an Eco conference titled “The price of environmental services” took place in Ljubljana between the 21st and 22nd of April. The conference hosted many speakers from various fields that presented how their respectable fields are connected with ecology and environmental changes. The main topic of the conference was the importance of information when it comes to environmental changes. There was a mutual consensus that information plays an important part when it comes to fighting these changes and giving the general public the necessary information so that they can act on their own. At the end it could be seen that all fields have a lot to do with ecology and environment.
Café Babel Ljubljana also recognizes the importance of informing people about environmental changes, and because of that we decided to dedicate the following months to the environment and ecology. At the beginning of June we will organize a debate, that will show us how important environment really is and ways how every individual can easily switch to green. Our step will be small but we hope it will not go unnoticed and will hopefully bring some positive effects. Our debate is titled “Let's switch the University of Ljubljana to green”, because changes need to start happening and we hope to set a positive example for future projects and activities in this direction.
If you’re interested, keep following us and we’ll make sure to keep you updated! ;)
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Former Tottenham ace Glenn Hoddle has backed Spurs' new boss Nuno Espirito Santo to succeed with the club.
The former Wolves boss left his position at Molineux at the end of last season after four successful years with the Midlands club, taking them from a plucky Championship side to the Premier League.
And Hoddle has backed the Portuguese coach to succeed at the Tottenham Hotspur stadium.
"I think he had a very difficult season last year, with the injuries that he had to key players of course, but I gotta say, I covered a lot of Wolves games in the last three seasons and I must admit, I really enjoyed watching Wolves play, not particularly last season, but the season before and the season before that", Hoddle said.
"I thought they were excellent, the system that he's got to a tee, the three at the back, they were perfect, and they played it perfectly.
"Spurs fans might find that he likes to defend deep and hit people on the break, and have pace in the side. He might not start that system straight away because he might not think the personnel is right."
Some Tottenham fans have been concerned about their new boss' defensive play style, something that Hoddle thinks won't be an issue at N17.
"But there is a little bit of Mourinho in his style at times which Spurs fans weren’t happy with before. So whether that changes, I don't know but I did enjoy that team", he continued.
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"They looked a well-drilled team, they knew how that system worked particularly well and I think that was really why they did so well. Actually, it was more the system and then putting the right people in them in those positions, whether he feels he's got that at the moment at Tottenham to really nullify and pin that down is probably another question.
"So Spurs fans, as I said earlier there, they're not going to like me for saying it and I don't like having to say it because I am a Spurs fan myself, they want success, they want it around the corner.
"But I think that the word is going to be patience, whoever came in at Tottenham, I think there was going to be a rebuild.

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MURRIETA: General Plan subject of joint meeting
City Council, Planning Commissioners to discuss ongoing progress.
MURRIETA ---- The Murrieta City Council and Planning Commission will host a joint workshop Tuesday to discuss the proposed update to the city's general plan.
The meeting is scheduled for 6 p.m. at City Hall, 24601 Jefferson Ave.
Members of the public will be invited to comment on the document, which is the city's blueprint for development over the next 25 to 30 years.
The workshop will include an overview of the various elements that are included in the plan, such as circulation, public safety, healthy community and environment, among other topics, and will outline key goals for development and infrastructure.


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wsws.org: The post office’s Greater Newark New Jersey Processing and Distribution Center (PDC) in Kearny, New Jersey is slated to close early next year, threatening hundreds of jobs. Its operations will be consolidated in the Jersey City Network Distribution Center (NDC), which will become the Regional Processing & Distribution Center (RPDC) for the region.
In 2022, this facility employed as many as 800 mail handlers, mail processing clerks, equipment operators, and other workers and supervisors. Of these, the roughly 250 PSEs (Postal Support Employees) non-career or temporary employees were given letters telling them that they will be terminated with no recourse.
Career employees are being offered “noncompetitive consideration” for lateral or downgraded positions at other facilities within 50 miles of the closed facility. Those who do not find an equivalent position to the one which they now hold will have to accept downgraded positions to keep a job, with their current pay grade guaranteed for only two years. Those who don’t take an available position will be terminated.
The situation at Kearny is just a taste of what much of the USPS work force will face in the near future. It is part of the misnamed “Delivering for America” program, a vast restructuring effort which will close thousands of local post offices and shed tens of thousands of jobs.
A key component of the plan is the restructuring of the USPS network along Amazon lines, centered around a smaller number of huge distribution centers. According to a recent article on the Save the Post Office website, the initial wave of consolidations is supposed to be accomplished by June of 2024, and will involve the creation of 13 Sorting and Distribution Centers (SDCs) at various locations across the country. Thirty-seven existing post offices will be converted to “spoke” facilities, sending their routes to the SDC hubs. SDCs, in turn, will feed into larger Local Processing Centers and Regional Processing and Distribution Centers.


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“Write what you know and love” is a pretty classic bit of advice, or mantra for artists. Yet Mike Taylor’s 80’s metal moniker, Positronic Brain, still feels like a surprising creative choice: it is a heavy metal homage to 80’s thrash and … Star Trek.
Positronic Brain’s 2017 RPM, Resistance is Futile (written of course in Star Trek font on the album’s galactic cover art), focuses specifically on The Next Generation. The liner notes read, “This album was written between Stardate 94521 and 94688 and recorded between Stardate 94688 and 94762 (Earthdate month of February) as part of the RPM Challenge … challenge done in sector 0-0-1 (Earth).”
How Does One Come to Settle on a Star Trek Themed Metal Album?
Basically, I love Star Trek, so last year when I started recording as Positronic Brain, I decided that instead of using the standard metal lyric tropes, I’d write about the original Star Trek series rather than Satan or nuclear war. That became my first EP, Set Phasers To Thrash which came out in December 2016. I started writing for the RPM album immediately after so I just continued with the same theme.
What are Some of the Songs About?
The songs are all about individual episodes of Star Trek: The Next Generation. So there’s everything from “Skin of Evil,” which is an episode where a giant oil slick monster named Armus eats Commander Riker, to “Darmok,” which is about Captain Picard being forced to go on a hunting trip with an alien that he can’t communicate with.
Any Fun Facts to Share?
I literally played guitar until my fingers bled. It took a lot of guitar playing to make this album – the rhythm guitars are fast and precise and have to be double-tracked and then panned left and right, which requires a lot of takes to nail perfectly. By the time I was working on the guitar solos, which are mostly chaotic and fast, some of my fingers started blistering or bleeding, which had never happened to me before, but I still had to get it done. It was painful but I’m happy with the results, and a friend of mine played about half the solos as well, which certainly helped.
Why 80’s Metal?
I love all kinds of music, but metal has always been my favorite. 80’s thrash like Slayer, Anthrax, Kreator, and Metallica’s first four albums never get old to me. The late 80’s also saw thrash morph into more extreme genres like death metal, so that’s where the harsher vocal style I use comes from. That tends to turn off a few people but it’s what I like.

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Salvatore Luzani's psychiatric evaluations showed that he had criminal tendencies as a teenager. While in high school, he was bullied and picked on by other kids until an incident occurred on his 15th birthday, which turned everything around. Sal then goes from being the bullied to being the bully, causing trouble and even selling weed in school. Even at home, he becomes a menace, almost burning down his parents' house due to his mischievous activities.
Salvatore leaves home at an early age to go into weed sales and to deal with other drugs with some friends he had already made in childhood. Together, they form something of a gang, distributing weed and killing people who want to jeopardize their business. Although he did not want to get involved with the mob, the syndicate he was a part of grew, and eventually, they entered into business with them. Sal vows to get even when his best friend, Joey, betrays him in a position. This he does by stealing a shipment belonging to his boss and friend. When his boss orders everyone to get ready for a polygraph test, Sal realizes that this could be a problem, and he decides to take very drastic action, but this action would later have severe repercussions. What action did he take? And how is his girlfriend, Lisa, related to this deliberate action?
Criminal Tendencies by Steve Stanley was an enlightening read into the life of a mobster and his dealings in a drug syndicate. I'm not usually a fan of books dealing with organized crime, but after reading this, I truly appreciate Steve's work. Based on a true life story, Salvatore (Sal) is like an everyday kid, facing bullies and being bullied until he reaches a turning point in his life; at that time, he becomes the bully. However, I have to admit that the "bad guys" are usually some of the smart ones. Salvatore's accomplishments as a jailhouse lawyer were quite impressive, which made me believe he had turned his life around, but he was always full of surprises.
I had a beautiful time with this book; it was a fatal blend of action, mystery, suspense, and humor. The dialogue was simple and easy to follow; I'm sure the audience would agree when they read this book. For a book based on the mob, its characters seemed duly represented; there were not plenty of characters and gangs to confuse the story. The book was relayed from Sal's perspective, helping us get into and maybe understand some of the inner workings of a criminal's mind. Sal was not the best of individuals, but I must commend his intelligence.
The only thing I did not enjoy about this book was the existence of loopholes in the plot. For instance, after he double-crossed Joey, we hear nothing about that again throughout the story. Does that mean Joey just let him go? I felt he had to be mentioned at least once. The book did not end properly; there needed to be more from the storyline; for instance, after he sold the company, what became of the mafia under which he was working? In all, it was a nice read.
Due to its incomplete plot, highlighted in detail in the above paragraph, I'd have to deduct a star, so this book receives 4 out of 5 stars from me. I picked up about two errors while reading, but this book was professionally edited. I recommend it to audiences who enjoy crime thrillers, action thrillers, mysteries, and suspense books.
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I love a nice fig jam to throw on a cheese plate or spread on a fresh scone. This recipe is one that I have used for years for how easy and quick it is to make. This time I decided to add a little lavender from Araceli Farms to bring a little sweetness forward over the slight bitterness you get from all the seeds. You can absolutely leave it out but it as a nice subtle flavor that helps bring this jam from meh to damn.
Lavender and Fig Jam
150g Dried Figs
2 Heavy Pinches Lavender, I used Folgate for it's mild flavor and extra medicinal benefits!
1. Remove the stems on the figs if not already removed.
2. Add all ingredients to a small sauce pot and cover with a lid.
3. Heat mixture to a simmer and cook for 10 minutes.
4. Remove from heat and transfer into a food processor or blender.
5. Blend together to break lavender and figs into a jam. Add more water to adjust consistency as desired.
6. Place into sealable jars and refrigerate.
7. Keep up to 1 month.
Play with the consistency to your liking. I prefer a thicker jam but I know many that like a softer jam that spreads thin. Make sure to cook it a little not only to plump the figs but also break open the lavender and get all the benefits. If you're curious about the benefits of lavender check out my post about why I love the herb so much and partnered with Araceli Farms:
You can also do this recipe with fresh figs if you have some! I tend to mostly use dried for cost and availability but I know many with fig trees and once they start producing make a few batches of jam to share with friends and neighbors!


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Dayak Punan Community Profile
Dayak Punan community is a indigenous community of Dayak Punan, North Kalimantan. This community stands in the defense of customary law and also expands the potential of Dayak Punan traditional art culture. With the spirit of uplifting the dignity of the younger generation of Dayak Punan loving their own tribal cultural traditions and competing in global competition, this community accommodates young people to learn and perform Dayak Punan dance, music, and artistic performances. Through art, they speak for Indigenous people. Keringut Taat Urung dance which means the dance of the flute which is blown through the nose derived from the Punan ancient named Kabun Yoi Yoi. They are ordinaryindigenous people who want to act for their land.


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Directions to Rivendell Bed & Breakfast and Conference Centre in Hillcrest, KwaZulu-Natal
Rivendell Bed & Breakfast | About | Accommodation | Directions
Rivendell Bed & Breakfast and Conference Centre
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5 Southern Avenue
From KING SHAKA INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT:
Take the N2 South and then follow the signs N3 to Pietermaritzburg.
This will take one passed the Pavilion Shopping Centre on the left-hand side en-route to the M13 Pietermaritzburg
1).On the N3, after passing the Pavilion Shopping Centre on your left hand side, take the M13 glide-off to the left that leads to Pietermaritzburg.
2). At the No. 28 off-ramp glide off to the left.
3). Turn right at the traffic lights (over the bridge) and proceed on the Old Main Road into Hillcrest.
4). At the traffic lights with the SHELL Garage (on your right), turn right into Stonewall Road.
5). Proceed down Stonewall Road (under the bridge) until you get to the T-junction with Springside Road.
See RIVENDELL B&B sign.
6). Turn right into Springside Road and follow Springside Road all the way through the valley until you reach the 4 way-stop at the intersection of Hilltop Road. See RIVENDELL B&B sign.
7). Turn right into Hilltop Road and then first left into Southern Avenue. See RIVENDELL B&B sign.
8). Proceed along Southern Avenue to Rivendell B&B at No. 5 Southern Avenue on left hand side (see ‘1000 Hills’ sign board at driveway entrance).
1). At the top of Key Ridge on the N3, take the M13 glide-off to the left.
2). Take the No. 33 off-ramp to the left ( Shongweni off-ramp).
3). At the stop street turn left (Chef Mushrooms on your left).
4). Proceed all the way through Assegay until reaching the T-junction traffic lights at the top of the hill (railway line directly in front of you), this is the intersection with Old Main Road.
5). At the traffic lights, turn right into Old Main Road and proceed up the hill into Hillcrest.
6). At the traffic lights with Debonair's on your left and Pick ‘n Pay on the opposite side of the road, turn left into Inanda Road.
7). Proceed along Inanda Road for 1,8Km until turning right into Hilltop Road (just past a Hockey field). See RIVENDELL B&B sign.
8). Continue down Hilltop Road for 2,4Km until you reach the 4 way-stop intersections. See RIVENDELL B&B sign.
9). Proceed straight across Hilltop Road and turn first left into Southern Avenue. See RIVENDELL B&B sign.
10). Proceed along Southern Avenue to Rivendell B&B at No.5 Southern Avenue on left hand side (see ‘1000 Hills’ sign board at driveway entrance).

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Stories from the Billabong
written by James Vance Marshall
illustrated by Francis Firebrace
Frances Lincoln | ISBN 9781847801241
Paperback – 64 pages
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From the author of Walkabout come ten of Australia's ancient aboriginal legends, authentically and elegantly retold. Here you can discover how Great Mother Snake created and peopled the world with plants and creatures, what makes Frogs croak, why Kangaroo has a pouch, and just what it is that makes Platypus so special. The illustrations are by the aboriginal artist and storyteller Francis Firebrace, whose distinctive, colourful work is known throughout Australia and beyond.


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Dental plaque bio-films receive a lot of bad publicity, and for good reasons. Plaque causes tooth decay, cavities, gum disease and all sorts of oral health complications. However, plaque is often misunderstood, and is in fact an important microbiological bio-film that is part of the oral microbiome.
Healthy plaque biofilms help protect your teeth & gums from pathogenic oral bacteria
Plaque bio-films along your gumline have evolved naturally in humans. And they play a vital role in normal tissue function and the oral microbiome – in a most unexpected way.
In addition to creating a natural barrier between your teeth and gumline, plaque is also a pathway for your immune system response to pathogenic oral bacteria.
New research indicates that neutrophils, a type of white blood cell, can migrate from your gum tissue’s blood capillaries to plaque bio-films that line the crevices between your teeth and gums. Within the bio-film, neutrophils can continue to operate and regulate hundreds of oral bacterial species colonising the gumline.
do their job – along with brushing your teeth, healthy saliva excretion and eating fibrous foods – your mouth’s bacterial population is maintained in a stable condition known as healthy oral homeostasis
Thickened plaque & tartar destroy the biofilm and lock out neutriphils
When you allow plaque to accumulate and become a permanent day-to-day build-up, your oral homeostasis is thrown off balance.
Plaque can accumulate when food residue – from eating processed foods, high in refined carbohydrates &/or sticky sugars – is caught and remains on your tooth surfaces. This residue permeates and disrupts the biofilm, resulting in more & more sugar-loving pathogenic oral bacteria species – feeding, reproducing & colonising your oral cavity. The resulting increase of acidic bacterial by-products further degrades your plaque bio-film and decays tooth surfaces.
Eventually, a once healthy area of plaque biofilm can degrade into a hardened mass of calculus. In this event, Neutrophils can no longer access the biofilm because there isn’t one. Now, you’ve lost a major protective factor in your oral health, and if your saliva pH is too low, your teeth and gums are at higher risk of damage, decay and infection.
Regular dental clean & scales can reset plaque biofilms
Brushing your teeth after meals, interdental cleaning, mouthwashes, a healthy diet and good hydration are essential ways to maintain your plaque biofilm. But if you already have stubborn plaque or calculus, the only way to remove it is to get a regular clean & scale from your dentist or hygienist.
- Bamashmous, S., Kotsakis, G., Kerns, K., Leroux, B., Zenobia, C., Chen, D., Trivedi, H., McLean, J. and Darveau, R., 2021. Human variation in gingival inflammation. Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, 118(27), p.e2012578118.https://www.pnas.org/content/118/27/e2012578118?__cf_chl_jschl_tk__=pmd_ed075c43f55544328fee30a289c8b10fd6f92b6f-1627360016-0-gqNtZGzNAeKjcnBszQii
- Kilian, M., Chapple, I., Hannig, M., Marsh, P., Meuric, V., Pedersen, A., Tonetti, M., Wade, W. and Zaura, E., 2016. The oral microbiome – an update for oral healthcare professionals. British Dental Journal, 221(10), pp.657-666.https://www.nature.com/articles/sj.bdj.2016.865
- Rode, S., Gimenez, X., Montoya, V., Gómez, M., Blanc, S., Medina, M., Salinas, E., Pedroza, J., Zaldivar-Chiapa, R., Pannuti, C., Cortelli, J. and Oppermann, R., 2012. Daily biofilm control and oral health: consensus on the epidemiological challenge – Latin American Advisory Panel. Brazilian Oral Research, 26(spe1), pp.133-143.

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