For now anyway...
Recieved a call from my TL, my former boss while I was working at HBS. See previous posts on subject
It seems that M, one of the other administrators there, has handed in her notice (Even though she hasn't found another job yet) because she too has been made ill by the piss poor managment of MK Councils private service provider partner. M had been signed off sick by her GP but has finally cracked.
This is an addition to B taking back his acceptance of a new contract because it was crap (P/T and having to take on all the work MKP throw at the deptartment).
Anyway, TL wanted me to do her and the team a favour which i'm more than happy to do.
The other administrator, R, has moved into another role affiliated with DC Admin (Our dept) which will leave the council and HBS with no-one except TL herself to validate any planning applications that come in. That's over 2000 per year and on top of all her other duties...impossible.
Now apparently, HBS management have been playing dumb as to why the dept they are managing is falling apart with key staff leaving . TL has asked me to write a letter (I didn't bother with a resignation letter as I was on a contract) detailing why I left, stating all the issues that I had with HBS, to let them know that they are directly responsible for myself and M leaving.
I'm more than happy to do this, in fact I should have done it earlier but I guess now it will have more immpact what with M leaving.
It will have even more impact when I talk to the press about the meltdown of council services presided over by their private partner :)
Tuesday, May 2
Israel/Palestine and the BBC
No evidence of 'systematic' bias within the BBC's reporting of the conflict (Although individual correspondents aren't let off) according to an independent report commisioned by...the BBC.
The Corporation have however, been scalded for not using the word 'terrorism' in accordance with terrorist acts by the reports chairman, Sir Quentin Thomas.
Probably the most interesting part of the report regarding bias, is the fact that this independent panel noted stronger evidence of pro-Israeli coverage by the BBC.
Not sure how well that fits with all those who claim the BBC is anti-Israel. Mind you, the report was commissioned by the BBC itself so...
Story here
The Corporation have however, been scalded for not using the word 'terrorism' in accordance with terrorist acts by the reports chairman, Sir Quentin Thomas.
Probably the most interesting part of the report regarding bias, is the fact that this independent panel noted stronger evidence of pro-Israeli coverage by the BBC.
Not sure how well that fits with all those who claim the BBC is anti-Israel. Mind you, the report was commissioned by the BBC itself so...
Story here
Beshenivsky killer may be one of freed 1023
An investigation is looking into whether one of murdered PC Sharon Beshenivsky's killers was part of the 1,023 criminals released by the Home Office when they should have been considered for deportation.
If they find out that Mustaf Jamma was up for deporatation then Home Secretary Charles Clarke will be sacked.
About time too. The release of these criminals when they should have been deported was reason enough for his expulsion from the Cabinet, let alone if one of them was responsible for the murder of a Police Officer.
If they find out that Mustaf Jamma was up for deporatation then Home Secretary Charles Clarke will be sacked.
About time too. The release of these criminals when they should have been deported was reason enough for his expulsion from the Cabinet, let alone if one of them was responsible for the murder of a Police Officer.
We have growth in the vege patch
D- Think they're potato's. Can't remember what I planted where though so it will be a bit of a lottery until everything grows a bit more and they can be identified by a gardening idiot like me.
C reckons slugs and snails will become a bit of a problem now (After seeing a vege with chomped leaves) so i'll have to take a bit of advice from my Dad's book and get some beer-filled pots buried into the soil and drown the bastards.
Can Sven show any tactical nous?
Probably not.
With it looking increasingly likely over the weekend that Wayne Rooney will not be fit in time for the FIFA World Cup after breaking his metatarsal against Chelsea, and the wailing of England fans subsiding as the news sinks in, thoughts must now turn to how England can re-jig the starting 11 to the maximum effect.
We'll never be able to re-jig it enough to compensate for the loss of the unique Rooney, but Sven must show that he has some tactical ability as a manager to create a formation that brings out the best in the rest of the team.
First of all, it must be said that the England starting line-up (Even without Rooney) are a very strong outfit individually. Starting at the back, Paul Robinson is a solid, effective keeper and in a cup tournament that ability not to make calamitous mistakes is a distinct advantage. The starting back-line is very strong, with Cole one of the best left-backs in the world and Neville an extremely effective and experienced head on the right. The centre-back positions are an area where England have true strength ion depth. Terry is a certainty and an excellent, resolute defender who will fling himself at any ball or boot for the cause. Ferdinand, his probable partner, is renowned for being a classy defender while Campbell has been Englands most consistently excellent player at major tournaments.
In midfield, Gerrard is simply one of the best midfielders in the world, Lampard was voted second best player in the world and both have the ability to score regularly from midfield. Beckham on the right owes England a big tournament and Joe Cole on the left will bring an ability to beat the opposition one on one and score goals.
Up front, if Owen can gain his fitness then England still have one of the best goal scoring machines on the planet.
The problems come with the lack of strength in depth regarding the squad. Most of the England squad players are unproven at international level. Crouch is a great player to throw on if Plan A isn't working, as he can change a game just by his ability to hold the ball up and link play with some deft touches.
Problem is though, that with Rooney injured Plan A has gone completely out of the window before a ball is kicked.
The pressure is now on Sven to show that he can deliver a different formation to utilise the best of these players. With Gerrard and Lampard able to score regularly from midfield, the obvious choice is to set them free from defensive duties in the central midfield by bringing in Carrick and let them rampage forward whenever they can to support the sole striker. Unfortunately, Sven hasn't yet been able to do that and may choose one over the other .
Football 365 have a good mini-analysis on what Sven should, and will, do.
The BBC have a nice little Pick Your Own Team page too.
With it looking increasingly likely over the weekend that Wayne Rooney will not be fit in time for the FIFA World Cup after breaking his metatarsal against Chelsea, and the wailing of England fans subsiding as the news sinks in, thoughts must now turn to how England can re-jig the starting 11 to the maximum effect.
We'll never be able to re-jig it enough to compensate for the loss of the unique Rooney, but Sven must show that he has some tactical ability as a manager to create a formation that brings out the best in the rest of the team.
First of all, it must be said that the England starting line-up (Even without Rooney) are a very strong outfit individually. Starting at the back, Paul Robinson is a solid, effective keeper and in a cup tournament that ability not to make calamitous mistakes is a distinct advantage. The starting back-line is very strong, with Cole one of the best left-backs in the world and Neville an extremely effective and experienced head on the right. The centre-back positions are an area where England have true strength ion depth. Terry is a certainty and an excellent, resolute defender who will fling himself at any ball or boot for the cause. Ferdinand, his probable partner, is renowned for being a classy defender while Campbell has been Englands most consistently excellent player at major tournaments.
In midfield, Gerrard is simply one of the best midfielders in the world, Lampard was voted second best player in the world and both have the ability to score regularly from midfield. Beckham on the right owes England a big tournament and Joe Cole on the left will bring an ability to beat the opposition one on one and score goals.
Up front, if Owen can gain his fitness then England still have one of the best goal scoring machines on the planet.
The problems come with the lack of strength in depth regarding the squad. Most of the England squad players are unproven at international level. Crouch is a great player to throw on if Plan A isn't working, as he can change a game just by his ability to hold the ball up and link play with some deft touches.
Problem is though, that with Rooney injured Plan A has gone completely out of the window before a ball is kicked.
The pressure is now on Sven to show that he can deliver a different formation to utilise the best of these players. With Gerrard and Lampard able to score regularly from midfield, the obvious choice is to set them free from defensive duties in the central midfield by bringing in Carrick and let them rampage forward whenever they can to support the sole striker. Unfortunately, Sven hasn't yet been able to do that and may choose one over the other .
Football 365 have a good mini-analysis on what Sven should, and will, do.
The BBC have a nice little Pick Your Own Team page too.
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