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I'd phone them and ask. Even at half fees, you could face an increase of over 30%.

Ha. I agree - if you want it go and get it. With this course in particular though, there was rarely more than 30 per year on it (and that was the first year before the numbers dropped off). I doubt there will be 10 at the new fee level and it'll probably get shelved. Which is a shame cos the people who will want to pay won't be able to 'cos it won't exist!

Tony me or Tony him? Thankfully, I'm finishing this year and looking forward to closing the books and forgetting everything after May!

Posted at the same time! I should think it will go up as a proportion of the time huh?

Bet your boss didn't factor that into his CPD budget or are you paying? At least with your course you get to see some faces! The online course is, how shall I put this, less involved in terms of some tutors time. Still the same money though Just in case you missed the email Paul: You will be aware that the Government is introducing new funding arrangements for English Higher Education in 2012. In response to these plans the University has today issued the following statement regarding its new tuition fee charges for new, full time UK and EU students beginning their courses at UCLan in autumn 2012. Please note: the new fee levels do not apply to current students, those enrolling in September 2011 or international students. The University of Central Lancashire announces tuition fees of £9,000 from autumn 2012 The University of Central Lancashire (UCLan) has announced plans to charge full time tuition fees of £9,000 for UK and EU students from autumn 2012, following a decision by the University’s board. Malcolm McVicar, Vice-Chancellor, UCLan said: “We are committed to providing a superlative education that equips students with the knowledge, skills, and experience to be successful global citizens. This is only possible if we replace the lost state funding through fees.” Malcolm McVicar continued: “We are proud of our world class facilities, extensive international partnerships and culture of combining academic excellence with innovative approaches and real world practicality. We must continue to invest in order to maintain and improve these opportunities for the students of today and tomorrow. Fee levels of £9,000 will allow us to do that and in the coming months the University will announce a comprehensive student package to ensure that all students, regardless of their background, can continue to benefit from the life changing opportunities a UCLan degree offers.” UCLan is an ambitious and successful University committed to supporting regional economic growth, and to ensuring that UCLan students are real assets in the workplace. The University has an excellent track record of widening participation, and encouraging students from all walks of life to make the most of their potential. This will continue to be a top priority for UCLan. Michael Palmer, President of UCLan’s Students’ Union said: “The Coalition Government has imposed a funding system on the sector that we do not believe is sustainable. It does not serve the interests of students or institutions. The reduction in UCLan’s teaching grant has left the University with no other option but to charge the full £9,000 fees to ensure that the excellent education and overall student experience delivered to students is not only secured but continues to develop. In this context we are fully supportive of the University’s decision. It is absolutely essential that UCLan puts in place an access agreement that will give students both choice and flexibility. We believe that the Students’ Union should be heavily involved in developing this package and we will hold UCLan to account when it comes to delivery.” Malcolm McVicar concluded: “The new funding arrangements for English Higher Education from 2012 will mean that all universities will need to increasingly operate as dynamic and innovative businesses. We are well down that path and have already made efficiencies while maintaining quality and ensuring that we are able to offer real value from our degrees. UCLan is strong both academically and financially and so will be able to offer our students an enhanced and relevant student experience that sets them up to succeed on the world stage.”

UCLAN (who fund the Myerscough Online Arboriculture courses) has just announced tuition fees of £9000 per year. So, if I was planning to start my three year foundation degree with a two year top-up now, I'd be looking for £45K of my (or my employers) money. No loans, no grants, no bursaries, no chance. As far as I can see, that's that dead in the water.

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Carlquist - Comparative wood anatomy is priced beyond mortals.

Cheers. I'm getting back into all this after a few years off in the office and whilst I'm clearly never going to be a competitive powerlifter, I'd like to think that I'm moving past weekend warrior . I've managed to rid myself of the chronic back pain that came from a combination of youthful log lifting exuberance and duff deskjockey posture and though I'm not gonna shout exact numbers I can squat 1.5x and deadlift 2x my bodyweight for (what I think are) strict reps. I feel in better health than I was when I was climbing everyday and I attribute this to broadly following the starting strength principles. One thing I've noticed is that throughout the ocean of information (and junk) that there is regarding lifting, there are programmes that aim for different goals - I'm not sure the Rippetoe Starting Strength stuff is aimed at powerlifters. Would that be fair? Now, I thought hip drive/thrust was covered pretty well by Rippetoe although he does state knees should be just forward of toes during squats. TBH I can't stay properly balanced if they aren't, maybe because my bar position is higher on my back? What's the deal with knees/toes? 1000 lbs huh. Can't see that happening anytime soon!

Tony. Have you considered web conferencing as a starter? The software exists to allow you to hold virtual meetings (free for small numbers). You could build up powerpoints and present them (with real time voice /webcam) with full interaction from the participants. Not quite a book, but still reaching your fans

Ah. That's the issue - its not "tension wood" per se, its normal wood generated to react to tension. I might have an old phone pic somewhere...

Could you expand a little on this - genuinely interested.

Tension / compression wood refer to anatomically unique tissue, generally produced as Hama notes by angiosperms and gynosperms respectively. Of course stress is stress and the cambium may lay down additional wood where it is needed without being able to specialise it, giving the impression of compression wood in Angios (which I too have seen in E. gunnii) and tension wood in Gymnos (which I have seen on C. macrocarpa).

Freemen hark to an age before parliament (and pre-statute) because they consider the current system to be unelected and not 'of the people' (insert reference to the interference of the Pope, masons, the illuminati or Zionist new world order). They would prefer us to be governed by a series of laws made by unelected medieval kings and barons which can be subsequently modified by unelected magistrates...

No. That might be what you meant, but it's not what you said. You said; It is not clear that the content of the latter sentence was directed at a single element of the former. The enitity being discussed is 'statutes' not the legal language. You would not have to submit to the language (which is the mode of communication), but you may have to submit to the staute. If you meant something different then that's fine. I have thanks. I understand the principles involved and I disagree with them. My opinion is formed on a broader base than your posts and a couple of youtube clips - otherwise, as you say, I would be a moron. I agree that the forum is an imperfect means of discussion when people are at the periphery of a big subject and I don't for one minute hold you responsible for that. Aside from the technical issues regarding the legal status of statutes, my issue with this lies with the principle of social contract and the deliberate redefinition of legal terms (which are admittedly complex). Attempting to rid oneself of the legislation put in place by democratically (which is course are Churchills least worst form) elected govt. so that you can no longer be dictated to by 'the man' breaks the social contract (i.e., that the individual will give up a portion of his/her freedom and autonomy in return for protection and support from the state). IMO if you want out of the contract you lose the right to claim the benefits (and may even expect a punitative reponse). If you don't want to pay your council tax then you can't use the roads, schools, libraries, public open spaces that are created and maintained by the taxes of others. If you don't recognise the constitutional powers of parliament or the police then why should you recieve their protection from harm, poverty or illness? Refuse to acknowledge the jurisdiction of the EU (which exists for better or worse) and wave goodbye to the EU convention on human rights. Break the contract and get left in the cold. There is no middle ground, you can opt out of citizenship at any time by leaving the country. Its telling that the freemen claim these 'freedoms' for particular purposes - these people are not pushing for the improvement of society or campaigning for the underprivileged, they are trying to avoid parking tickets, tax bills and speeding fines. Individualism of the worst kind. Now there is a world of difference between the 'freemen' stance and an informed citizen who knows their rights and I would support the education of the population in that respect. But, with the proviso that the legal framework is understood in the context of our social contract. So in posting on this forum you used a communications network that was installed and maintained privately by Eircom in its entirety since its inception?

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Nah. Having an airport in the city since 1939 takes the edge of such wondrous things. Are you reading from your top gear joke book?

No, Capel is on the following weekend...

Too right - just can't beat heavy basic lifts IMO. After a while chuck some chins and dips in. Rippetoe gives a good simple programme.

Rubbish. The more you understand the less free you are?!? Sounds like a manifesto for morons. In fact most of what you've posted is deeply flawed. You, (and your sources) seem to be of the opinion that shifting the defnition and altering the meaning of words defeats the spirit of the law. No doubt working backwards from the basic premise that you don't want to be told what to do! Well tough - you live in a society, with other people in it. I note that you use a govt. subsidised internet connection governed by terms of service under one or other of the communications acts to make your complaint. Take with one hand and put the other firmly in your pocket? Classic. One of these 'freemen' (who of course don't want to be completely free) was sent down recently in Norwich for refusing to pay his council tax. He apparently didn't recognise the authority of the officers who arrested him or the courts that sentenced him - he's still in prison. Presumably thankful that the state is obliged by the laws he doesn't recognise to feed him and to curtail the other inmate's freedom to abuse him. Idiot.

One thing is for certain - you won't get the job if you don't apply for it.

Short version; we make laws because the EU says so. Only with the habitat regs, we didn't do it properly in 1994 so we had to do it again in 2007. And again in 2008. And again in 2009. And now we have a whole new set in 2010. Just like iphones.

I challenge you to retain the will to live once you digest the legislative farce that is the Habitat regs. How can one EU directive cause so much fun?

A tree of that size and vigour will tolerate a little slab easily. Don't be so precious Think of it as the ultimate mulch - weed proof, low maintenance and collects a great deal of moisture for those hot summer days...

Interesting work David. I have a similar situation (although in far less auspicious and grand circumstances) and will be interested to see the final design. Are they pouring straight into that pit? We've specced some similar pads with a compressible expanded foam underlay to distribute point loading from secondary growth and during wind loading.