aM laboratory May 2008 There are some bad things going on in the world. Natural disasters in the Far East are taking up a lot of the headlines. But a lot of things are happening closer to home. And now, another sign of desperate times, these so called xenophobic attacks in Gauteng. But it isn't all bad. So on a happier note, I had the most lovely sunny autumn weekend in Durban that consisted mostly of laying about on a blanket on the grass and just reeeelaxing.
Just Fucking Google It the googly gooeys I know this great little place in London… First Thursdays Organize Your Internship Applications with a Spreadsheet - HackCollege - Student-Powered Lifehacking Spreadsheets are love.Last week, I talked about how to make your resume and cover letter stand out by choosing your words carefully. Even as you’re preparing to get your internship and job materials up to snuff, it’s important to keep all of your stuff organized. With all of internship opportunities that you’ll be looking into, sometimes keeping track of which internship or job has which requirement and which due date can get overwhelming. Yesterday, as I was trying to knock some applications out over my spring break, I found it almost impossible to keep everything organized. I included the following columns on my spreadsheet: Web page specifying instructionsDue datePosition that I’m implying forAddress to send application materials (whether an email or physical address)Required materials to sendStatus of application (sent, need to print and mail, etc.)Other Information (for instance if there’s a link to an application form to fill out)
16 Hidden Gems of London | londoners' eye London – the land of tea and crumpets, the Queen and the red phoneboxes. Every guide book will tell you to stop at Trafalgar Square or look around Harrods. But if you want to try something a bit more, well, local, then try these places out. 1. London may not be known for its pizza, but that may change. NEAR – Brixton Academy Credit: JP Hussey on Flickr 2. If you’re in the mood for afternoon tea, this is the place to go. NEAR – British Museum Credit: Food Stories on Flickr 3. 606 Club This club has been showcasing the best British-based musicians for over 30 years, making it a great place to find some hidden musical gems as well. NEAR – Chelsea Stadium Credit: m@teo on Flickr 4. Even though this bar is right next to Charing Cross Underground station, it can be easy to miss: you have to turn down a small walkway, then down a steep set of stairs to the bar. NEAR – Trafalgar Square Credit: Ewan-M on Flickr 5. NEAR – Upper Street, Islington The Albion – used with permission 6. NEAR – Brick Lane 7. 8.
Limited Edition There are three themed gardens sprawling over 1.5 acres including fully grown oaks and fruit trees, growing in just 1.5m of soil, and a flowing stream stocked with fish and wildlife. The gardens at The Roof Gardens are spectacular and best of all, they're open to the public to visit free of charge. The gardens are often hired for private events so we strongly recommend you phone ahead (0207 937 7994) to make sure they're open on your preferred day, we don't want you gate-crashing someone's wedding! If the gardens are in use you can always book a table in Babylon Restaurant for a birds eye of the English Woodland Garden, or just visit us for a cocktail on the terrace. Spanish Garden: Based on the Alhambra in Granada, Spain, this garden has a distinct Moorish flavour. Tudor Garden: This garden is filled with evergreen shrubs surrounded by fragrant lilies, roses and lavender in the summer months, while wisteria fills the air with its delicate fragrance.
Arabian Glass Tea Set | Tea gifts | The Exotic Teapot Oriental Glass Tea Set: Four Double Moon Cups 80ml Inspired by oriental design, this beautiful glass tea set will adorn any table. Perfect for flowering or loose leaf teas, this tea set includes a 800ml Persian glass teapot, your choice of glass cups (see options below) and 3 tins of our finest flowering teas - (Jasmine Fairies - 5 blooms, Orange Osmanthus - 5 blooms and Eternal Beauty - 5 blooms). The teapot and cups are made of high quality, heat resistant borosilicate glass. Teapot size: 22cm length X 20cm height. Maximum Teapot capacity is 800ml. Our Oriental glass gift set is beautifully presented in a pressed flower Gift Box (33cm X 33cm X 23cm). Glass cup options: NEW - add a hand-made Tea CosyOur exclusive new Tea Cosies are custom-made for our glass teapots so they fit perfectly. See here for our delivery rates and conditions. Weight: 2.67 kg Oriental Glass Tea Set: Two Cups & Saucers 200ml