The Geography of Newcastle
October 28, 2009 | Leave a Comment
Geographically the single most significant factor about Newcastle is that it is on the River Tyne making it easy to cross from the north bank. Hence it became known as Newcastle-Upon-Tyne. As the undisputed capital of the north between York in England and Edinburgh in Scotland, Newcastle is located at the map reference 54.97o North and 01.62 o West of the Greenwich meridian. It is separated from Cumbria and Lancashire to the west by the Pennine Hills, from which the River Tyne rises. Economically, apart form being a thriving industrial and commercial centre, it is an important ferry port for travellers to and from Scandinavia. In total Newcastle has a population of some 260,000 and covers an area of about 113 square kilometres.
Geologically the bedrock on which Newcastle is founded on is sedimentary and consists mainly of Carboniferous Limestone – 300-360 million years ago, Also present are Millstone Grits from the latter part of the Carboniferous era and out toward the east of Newcastle there is some Oolitic limestone originating in the Jurassic period – around 200 million years ago. It was, of course, during the Carboniferous period that the vast deposits of coal were laid down for which Newcastle became so famous. The coal would have been formed when the site of Newcastle would have been in an estuary swamp with shallow and warm water, when the whole of what is now the British Isles would have been sitting on the equator.
Being in the UK, Newcastle has a temperate climate. Despite being on the east side of the country it still benefits from the warming effects to the UK of the Gulf Stream and is, therefore, warmer than many cities located on or around the same latitude. However, Newcastle does have a lower average temperature than many UK cities which in winter averages 3oC and in summer rarely achieves higher than 18oC. On average it has 290 days of precipitation (rainfall) giving it around 100mm per month, compared to a national average of 150mm per month. Its weather pattern is attributable to three main factors: its northerly position; being in the rain shadow of the Pennines making it drier than might be expected and the winds which blow through it. Whilst the prevailing wind is south westerly, from the North Atlantic Currents, Newcastle is also susceptible to blasts of icy air arriving from the North Pole. At its highest point Newcastle is some 80 metres above sea level, but it also has areas less than 10 metres above sea level.
The City of Newcastle-Upon-Tyne is part of the Tyneside Metropolitan District. It has 26 electoral wards, the following are worthy of some note. Byker, situated in the east of the city, is one of the less prosperous wards. It is famed for the ‘Byker Wall’. This is a single continuous block of 620 maisonettes. In the 1960s the whole of Byker, a run down area of mainly Victorian buildings, was in desperate need of rebuilding. In 1969 the City of Newcastle council asked the architect Ralph Erskine to plan a ‘new’ Byker. In collaboration with the then residents, one of Erskine’s features was the Byker wall. Having endured years of ridicule for social problems arising out of it, the Byker Wall is now seen as a unique venture in community involvement in town planning and in 2003 was rated as a Grade II listed building. Gosforth, is accepted to be one of the more affluent suburbs of Newcastle, Fenham is a popular area for the Asian community with increasing numbers of young professionals also moving into it. Heaton and Jesmond both have quite large student communities; Newburn contains the church where George Stephenson, of railway fame, was married.
Newcastle is noted for the bridges joining north and south Tyneside; of these bridges the city of Newcastle is responsible for four of them, three of which are famous in their own right. The High Level Road Bridge, opened in 1849, is actually a two tier bridge. The upper tier carries railway traffic and is maintained by Network Rail, the lower tier carrying road traffic and pedestrians is managed by the city council. The swing bridge was built in 1879 to allow ships to carry on up the Tyne and of course the landmark Tyne Bridge opened in 1928. There is also a cycle and pedestrian tunnel under the Tyne between Howdon and Jarrow. The newest bridge on the Tyne is the Gateshead Millennium Bridge which is a direct link between Newcastle and the Baltic Flour Mill gallery, in Gateshead. The Millennium Bridge is now seen as the new ‘signature’ bridge for the river Tyne.
With the coal mining industry virtually shut down and the heavy engineering companies in decline, in the 1980s the economic prospects for Newcastle were bleak. However, the city rallied itself through the 1990s and has emerged into the 21st Century as a renewed and vibrant city. Whilst more dependant on service and retail industries than before, it has an unemployment rate below 5% and is generally considered to be economically sound. This is reflected in its privately owned house prices, which average £145,000 and range from £330,000 for a four bedroom detached house to £120,000 for a three bedroom flat.
Article by Susan Ashby of Newcastle Singles. To read more articles like this or for dating in Newcastle visit http://www.newcastle-singles.co.uk”>
Susan Ashby
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The Geography of Newcastle
October 28, 2009 | Leave a Comment
Geographically the single most significant factor about Newcastle is that it is on the River Tyne making it easy to cross from the north bank. Hence it became known as Newcastle-Upon-Tyne. As the undisputed capital of the north between York in England and Edinburgh in Scotland, Newcastle is located at the map reference 54.97o North and 01.62 o West of the Greenwich meridian. It is separated from Cumbria and Lancashire to the west by the Pennine Hills, from which the River Tyne rises. Economically, apart form being a thriving industrial and commercial centre, it is an important ferry port for travellers to and from Scandinavia. In total Newcastle has a population of some 260,000 and covers an area of about 113 square kilometres.
Geologically the bedrock on which Newcastle is founded on is sedimentary and consists mainly of Carboniferous Limestone – 300-360 million years ago, Also present are Millstone Grits from the latter part of the Carboniferous era and out toward the east of Newcastle there is some Oolitic limestone originating in the Jurassic period – around 200 million years ago. It was, of course, during the Carboniferous period that the vast deposits of coal were laid down for which Newcastle became so famous. The coal would have been formed when the site of Newcastle would have been in an estuary swamp with shallow and warm water, when the whole of what is now the British Isles would have been sitting on the equator.
Being in the UK, Newcastle has a temperate climate. Despite being on the east side of the country it still benefits from the warming effects to the UK of the Gulf Stream and is, therefore, warmer than many cities located on or around the same latitude. However, Newcastle does have a lower average temperature than many UK cities which in winter averages 3oC and in summer rarely achieves higher than 18oC. On average it has 290 days of precipitation (rainfall) giving it around 100mm per month, compared to a national average of 150mm per month. Its weather pattern is attributable to three main factors: its northerly position; being in the rain shadow of the Pennines making it drier than might be expected and the winds which blow through it. Whilst the prevailing wind is south westerly, from the North Atlantic Currents, Newcastle is also susceptible to blasts of icy air arriving from the North Pole. At its highest point Newcastle is some 80 metres above sea level, but it also has areas less than 10 metres above sea level.
The City of Newcastle-Upon-Tyne is part of the Tyneside Metropolitan District. It has 26 electoral wards, the following are worthy of some note. Byker, situated in the east of the city, is one of the less prosperous wards. It is famed for the ‘Byker Wall’. This is a single continuous block of 620 maisonettes. In the 1960s the whole of Byker, a run down area of mainly Victorian buildings, was in desperate need of rebuilding. In 1969 the City of Newcastle council asked the architect Ralph Erskine to plan a ‘new’ Byker. In collaboration with the then residents, one of Erskine’s features was the Byker wall. Having endured years of ridicule for social problems arising out of it, the Byker Wall is now seen as a unique venture in community involvement in town planning and in 2003 was rated as a Grade II listed building. Gosforth, is accepted to be one of the more affluent suburbs of Newcastle, Fenham is a popular area for the Asian community with increasing numbers of young professionals also moving into it. Heaton and Jesmond both have quite large student communities; Newburn contains the church where George Stephenson, of railway fame, was married.
Newcastle is noted for the bridges joining north and south Tyneside; of these bridges the city of Newcastle is responsible for four of them, three of which are famous in their own right. The High Level Road Bridge, opened in 1849, is actually a two tier bridge. The upper tier carries railway traffic and is maintained by Network Rail, the lower tier carrying road traffic and pedestrians is managed by the city council. The swing bridge was built in 1879 to allow ships to carry on up the Tyne and of course the landmark Tyne Bridge opened in 1928. There is also a cycle and pedestrian tunnel under the Tyne between Howdon and Jarrow. The newest bridge on the Tyne is the Gateshead Millennium Bridge which is a direct link between Newcastle and the Baltic Flour Mill gallery, in Gateshead. The Millennium Bridge is now seen as the new ‘signature’ bridge for the river Tyne.
With the coal mining industry virtually shut down and the heavy engineering companies in decline, in the 1980s the economic prospects for Newcastle were bleak. However, the city rallied itself through the 1990s and has emerged into the 21st Century as a renewed and vibrant city. Whilst more dependant on service and retail industries than before, it has an unemployment rate below 5% and is generally considered to be economically sound. This is reflected in its privately owned house prices, which average £145,000 and range from £330,000 for a four bedroom detached house to £120,000 for a three bedroom flat.
Article by Susan Ashby of Newcastle Singles. To read more articles like this or for dating in Newcastle visit http://www.newcastle-singles.co.uk”>
Susan Ashby
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Find Out What you Should Do’s and Don’ts When you Meet the Wrong Partner?
October 28, 2009 | Leave a Comment
Online dating can really be amusing. A lot of people even find it workable and gratifying. In fact, there are more benefits than you might realise if you haven’t tried it for yourself.
However, not all online dating escapades produce positive results in the end. There are instances where the expectations sometimes go out of hand when executed in reality.
Take for example the case of a person who was lucky enough to find somebody he thinks is the right girl for him. He replied on her profile and when he received an answer from the girl, they started to communicate frequently.
What happens on their online dating is a series of continuous communication, exchanging messages, chatting continuously, and spending hours over the phone.
Because of the instant chemistry that evolved each time they talk to each other, the guy had emotionally built up the possibility of having a true, and not virtual, relationship with the girl. That is why he decided to set up their first real date.
but when they met for lunch, everything seemed to crumble into pieces. The girl appeared to be somewhat different than what the guy had expected or recalled. Worse still, their erstwhile cheerful and lively conversation suddenly became stiff and strained.
When the date comes to an end, even though the girl said that she had a nice time and enjoyed the day, the problem is still there. The guy does not know what to say or do.
This kind of situation is not uncommon in the world of online dating. There are many cases where two people just don’t click when they meet in person.
A lot of people who are involved in online dating usually ask why such things happen. They find it hard to believe that the person they have learned to like (and love) online is entirely different when in person.
Hence, they try to assess themselves what went wrong. Is it their point of view that has changed? Were they deceived by the other person? Or was it just wrong from the very start?
The problem with most people is they fail to keep in mind that when they communicate to their dates online, they are really communicating, not with a person but with a series of texts. This is because any answers can always be fabricated or the other person can always deceive his or her date.
So when this happens, personal meetings often end up like the one mentioned above. This is because reality is entirely different from what the computer screen illustrates.
Nevertheless, in real life, we should know how to gradually exit from the situation without having to hurt the other person’s feelings.
So, for people who wish to know how to do this, here’s a list of some useful tips that you can use that make rejections a little easier to bear.
1. It would be better not to delve on the issue about not having the right chemistry in the first place, or point out the reason why an individual cannot pursue the dating any longer.
In order to break things up easily, don’t focus on the issue of not getting the expectations one had started to build before you met in person.
Don’t excuse yourself on the grounds that your date is not good-looking enough, or be hurtful in any way.
2. Instead, try to explain the importance of finding each other’s right mate in order to build a happy relationship.
An individual should at least try to make an extra effort on explaining how chemistry works with two people and that lack of such value could be detrimental in one’s relationship.
3. Excuses will only make the matter worse.
Rejections should be instigated in such a way that the other person will not be hurt. If you just make lousy excuses the other person will sense this and be more hurt.
4. People should be consistent in their decisions.
If you start to tell the other person that you think the relationship will not work, but are not firm in the decision, you will only make the matter worse and generate negative feelings.
5. It’s best allow your date to express his or her sentiments and ask questions. Then answer the questions as honestly as possible.
The bottom line here is that when a person gets disappointed after meeting his or her online date in person, it would be better to set things straight at once and put an end on the situation before it gets out of hand.
Try and understand how your date is feeling and be kind to them, even though you are about to cut the relationship. If you were in their place, you would want your date to be kind to you.
It is all a matter of being sensitive at the same time being honest on what the other person would feel.
Francis Lua
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The Ten Most Dangerous Mistakes YOU Probably Make With Women And What To Do About It¦
October 28, 2009 | Leave a Comment
Have you ever noticed that the really attractive women never
seem to be attracted “nice” guys?
Of course you have.
Just like me, I’m sure you’ve had attractive female friends that
always seemed to date “jerks”… but for some reason they were
never romantically interested in YOU.
What’s going on here?
It’s actually very simple…
Women don’t base their choices of men on how “nice” a guy is.
They choose the men they do because they feel a powerful GUT
LEVEL ATTRACTION for them.
And guess what?
Being nice doesn’t make a woman FEEL that powerful ATTRACTION.
And being NICE doesn’t make a woman CHOOSE you.
I realize that this doesn’t make a lot of logical sense, and
it’s hard to ACCEPT… but GET OVER IT.
Until you accept this FACT and begin to act on it, you’ll NEVER
have the success with women that you want.
MISTAKE #2: Trying To “Convince Her To Like You”
What do most guys do when they meet a woman that they REALLY
like… but she’s just notinterested?
Right! They try to “convince” the woman to feel differently.
Well, I have news for you… YOU WILL NEVER CHANGE HOW A WOMAN
“FEELS” WHEN IT COMES TO ATTRACTION!
Never, ever, EVER.
You cannot CONVINCE a woman to feel differently about you with
“logic and reasoning”.
Think about it.
If a woman doesn’t “feel it” for you, how in the world do you
expect to change that FEELING by being “reasonable” with her?
But we all do it.
When a woman just isn’t interested, we beg, plead, chase, and do
our best to change her mind.
Bad idea. One that will never work.
MISTAKE #3: Looking To Her For Approval Or Permission
In our desire to please women (which we mistakenly think will
make them like us), us guys are always doing things to get a
woman’s “approval” or “permission”.
Another HORRIBLE idea.
Women are NEVER attracted to the types of men who kiss up to
them… EVER.
Don’t get me wrong here.
You don’t have to treat women BADLY for them to like you.
But if you think that treating a woman well means “always
getting her approval and permission for things”, think again.
You will never succeed by looking for approval. Women actually
get ANNOYED at men who seek their approval.
Doubt me? Just ask any attractive woman if Wussy guys who chase
her around and want her approval annoy her…
MISTAKE #4: Trying To “Buy” Her Affection With Food And Gifts
How many times have you taken a woman out to a nice dinner,
bought her gifts and flowers, and had her REJECT you for someone
who didn’t treat her even HALF as well as you did?
If you’re like me, then you’ve had it happen a LOT.
Well guess what?
It’s only NATURAL when this happens…
That’s right, I said NATURAL.
When you do these things, you send a clear message:
“I don’t think you’ll like me for who I am, so I’m going to try
to buy your attention and affection”.
Your good intentions usually come across to women as
over-compensation for insecurity, and weak attempts at
manipulation. That’s right, I said that women see this as
MANIPULATION.
MISTAKE #5: Sharing “How You Feel” Too Early In The Relationship
With Her
Another huge and unfortunate mistake that most men make with
women is sharing how they “feel” too early on.
Attractive women are rare.
And they get a LOT of attention from men.
Most men don’t realize this, but attractive women are being
approached in one way or another ALL THE
An attractive woman is often approached several times a DAY by
men who are interested. This translate into dozens of times per
week, and often HUNDREDS of times per month.
And guess what?
Attractive women have usually dated a LOT of men.
That’s right. They have EXPERIENCE.
They know what to expect.
And one thing that turns an attractive women off and sends her
running away faster than just about anything is a guy who starts
saying “You know, I really, REALLY like you” after one or two
dates.
This signals to the woman that you’re just like all the other
guys who fall for her too fast… and can’t control themselves.
Don’t do it. Lean back. Relax.
There’s a much better way…
MISTAKE #6: Not “Getting” How Attraction Works For Women
Women are VERY different from men when it comes to ATTRACTION.
You need to accept this fact, and deal with it.
When a man sees a beautiful, young, sexy woman, he INSTANTLY
feels a sexual attraction.
But does the same apply for women?
Do women feel sexual attraction to men based mostly on looks? Or
is something else going on?
Well, after studying this topic for over five full years now, I
can tell you that women usually have their “attraction
mechanisms” triggered by things OTHER than looks.
Have you ever noticed that you see a lot more average and
unattractive men with beautiful women than the other way around?
Think about it.
Women are more attracted to certain qualities in men… and
they’re attracted to the way a man makes them FEEL than they are
to looks alone.
If you know how to use your body language and communication
correctly, you can make women feel the same kind of powerful
sexual attraction to you that YOU feel when you see a hot, sexy
young woman.
But it’s not an accident. You have to LEARN how to do this.
And ANY guy can learn how…
MISTAKE #7: Thinking That It Takes Money And Looks
One of the most common mistakes that guys make is giving up
before they’ve even gotten started… because they think that
attractive women are only interested in men who have looks and
money… or guys who are a certain height… or guys who are a
certain age.
And sure, there are some women who are only interested in these
things.
But MOST women are far more interested in a man’s personality
than his wallet or his looks.
There are personality traits that attract women like a magnet…
And if you learn what they are and how to use them, YOU can be
one of these guys.
YOU DO NOT have to “settle” for a woman just because you aren’t
rich, tall, or handsome.
Let me say this again: If you know how to use your body language
and communication correctly, you can make women feel the same
kind of powerful sexual attraction to you that YOU feel when you
see a hot, sexy young woman.
MISTAKE #8: Giving Away All Of Your Power To Women
Earlier I mentioned that it’s a mistake to look to a woman for
approval or permission.
Well, another similar tactic that a lot of guys use is GIVING
AWAY THEIR POWER to women.
Said differently, guys try to get women to like them by doing
whatever the woman wants.
Another bad idea…
Women are NEVER attracted to men that they can walk all over…
Women aren’t attracted to Wussies!
MISTAKE #9: Not Knowing EXACTLY What To Do In Each Type Of
Situation With Women
Now I’m going to blow your mind…
A woman ALWAYS knows what you’re thinking.
Women are approximately TEN TIMES better than men at reading
body language. That’s ten TIMES.
I know, it might be hard to believe. But for example, if you’re
out on a date with a woman, and you want to kiss her, she knows
it.
And if you don’t know exactly what to do and exactly HOW to kiss
her, and you just sit there looking at her and getting nervous,
she won’t help!
And this goes for ALL aspects of women and dating…
Approaching a woman, getting her number, asking her out, kissing
her, getting physical… everything.
If you don’t know what to do in each situation, you will
probably screw it up… and LOSE EVERYTHING.
And you KNOW it.
It is VITALLY important that you know EXACTLY how to go from one
step to the next with a woman… from the first meeting, all the
way to the bedroom.
MISTAKE #10: Not Getting HELP
This is the biggest mistake of all.
This is the mistake that keeps most men from EVER having the
kind of success with women that they truly want.
I know, guys don’t like to make themselves look weak or
helpless. We don’t like to ask for help.
Hey, I’ve been there myself.
Let me tell you a little about me and how I figured out how to
be successful with women…
About five years ago I became fed up with the fact that I didn’t
know how to approach, meet, and get dates with women that I was
attracted to.
It frustrated the hell out of me.
One night I was out with a friend, and I saw a woman I wanted to
ask out, but I just couldn’t get up the nerve to do it. I can
still remember that night… right on the spot I made the
decision to do whatever it took to learn how to be successful
with women and dating.
Well, after a lot of hard work and trying all kinds of crazy
things, I finally figured it all out.
I can now approach just about any woman and get her number
almost instantly. I’ve dated models, I’ve dated actresses, and
I’ve dated nice, normal, regular girls as well.
It has been a very rewarding experience. I no longer feel that
sick, insecure feeling… like I don’t know how to meet women…
and I might wind up alone.
I know that anytime, anywhere, I can go out and meet attractive
women.
I’ve written a book on the topic, and I’ve done seminars on both
coasts of the United States… and taught tens of thousands of
men all around the world.
I Now Have A FREE, Three-Times-A-Week Email Newsletter…
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Reasons Why Girls Date Older Men
October 28, 2009 | Leave a Comment
Girls date older men all the time and society has really witnessed the cases increase. Dating older men for young girls comes with its own advantages and disadvantages. Many girls have opted for men who are older than them ignoring all the disadvantages that are present. This article seeks to explore the reasons why girls date older men. It is vital to mention that the trend or practice is not just rampant in modern settings but, in traditional settings as well. In the traditional setting, many girls are married of even without their consent. Their parents are involved in arranging the marriages and, the girls end up being together with older men. The main reason for this is financial gain. This example is a bit different although, there are girls in the traditional settings who voluntarily opt to be married to older men. In the modern setting, a young girl will have many reasons; the following is an overview of some of those reasons.
The main reasons why girls date older men are because of financial security and stability. Older guys will tend to have it made and, many will be blessed with some few investments and money. This is a lucrative thing and when girls realize that they can take advantage of this, they go for it. In other words, many young girls have become gold diggers. However, it is also valid to say that older men know exactly what the girls are after and therefore do not mind as they encourage the trend. After all, there is something in for them. Older guys like the excitement of young vibrant souls in their lives. The buzz keeps them on their toes as they seek to have great romantic getaways. Reasons why girls date older men are for emotional security also. Young men are a bit rough and mainly unstable when it comes to relationships. Older guys know what they want and are more decisive and mature. For this reason, young girls can depend on the older guys to provide this.
Therefore, there are girls who are genuinely in search of love and affection. Girls date older men to get back at their peers. This can be a revenge mission where everything is centered on teaching the people they really love a lesson. Older guys are mainly untouchable and respected and, this is a plan that mainly works when one is truly lucky. Another reason for dating older men by girls is for the purpose of getting ahead. The girls may want favors which are not necessarily money. Many young girls have gotten the deals and breakthroughs they were looking for, just because of dating older guys. Whatever your reason for dating the men is, remember one thing. Life might not give you fifth or sixth chances of true love and, when you are young, it is best to seek that real genuine love that will not waiver in the end; regardless of what age the man is. Love is about living life to the fullest and enjoying yourself with clean fun everyday.
Francis Githinji
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