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Mark has a wide variety of industry experience, with a particular focus on pharmaceutical, biomedical device, and other technology-driven industries.
Prior to joining Duff & Phelps, Mark was a Managing Director with Ceteris, as well as a Vice President at one of the largest international economic consulting firms. Mark's background also includes two years serving in the Advanced Pricing Agreement ("APA") program of the US Treasury, where he was the lead economist for the cost-sharing industry specialty group; there he served on a small team of individuals from the IRS and treasury that were working to resolve valuation issues in the proposed cost-sharing regulations. In addition to cost-sharing experience, Mark has a deep background addressing complex intangible and tangible transfer pricing issues in tax planning, compliance, and controversy resolution contexts.
Mark holds an MBA with accounting and finance concentrations from the University of Chicago Booth School of Business. He also has a BA from the University of Rochester in economics and statistics.
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Hi everybody, finally we finished the workshop and it's officially open from now on.
We have moved just a few meters from the old one on the same street, just for the people who knew where it was before. We have three main rooms, as a painting room, shaping room and a sanding room. And I decided to fuse the laminating and repairing room together in order to have a better connection with the people working there and a clear and wide vision of the space. It's nearly similar in surface as the old one but looks really bigger than before. Well, we spent much money than expected but it worth. Now everything is better located and very clean. And I hope keeps like that.
Everybody is welcome to have a look around.
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August 3 2020
International/National Journals: Call For Paper-August-2020 Issue
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January 5 2013
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International Journal of Chemistry (IJC) is a peer-reviewed, journal, published by IAEME. It publishes original research, applied, and educational articles in all areas of Chemistry. Authors are encouraged to submit complete unpublished and original works, which are not under review in any other journals.
Aims and Scope of the Journal
The scopes of the journal include, but not limited to, the following topic areas: organic chemistry, inorganic chemistry, analytical chemistry, physical chemistry, structural chemistry, applied chemistry, polymer chemistry, industrial chemistry, nuclear chemistry, biochemistry, pharmaceutical chemistry, agricultural & soil chemistry, environmental chemistry, petroleum chemistry, forensic chemistry, phytochemistry, and macromolecular chemistry, as well as all aspects of chemical engineering etc. It publishes Research Articles, Short communications and Review Articles in all areas of chemistry
The journal is published in both printed and online versions.
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Short Communications
The journal publishes exciting findings, preliminary data or studies that did not yield enough information to make a full paper as short communications. These have the same format requirements as full papers but are only up to 5 pages in length. Short Communications should not have subtitles such as Introduction, Materials and Methods, Results and Discussion - all these have to be merged into the running text. Short Communications preferably should have only 3-4 illustrations.
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A new footage posted to YouTube on June 24, 2016 by user ModernGalaxy purporting to show a UFO being filmed from a plane window.
A powerful blue light from the window caught the attention of a passenger on board the jet airliner when he decided to film the strange phenomenon in the clouds.
As we know, anything that's filmed though a window can pick up any light or lights behind camera, but after a closer look at the object, this does not seem to be the case.
Although the sighting was filmed from an unknown location, it doesn't seem to be fake or CGI. A reasonable explanation for this phenomenon could be a beacon located at the top of a mountain that emits a blinking shining light skyward unless the blue triangular light belongs to a flying object from unknown origin.


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Westminster Weekday Preschool
Westminster Weekday Preschool is a developmental program that encourages each child to grow socially, emotionally, physically, and cognitively at his or her own pace. Our curriculum is based on an understanding of how children grow and develop and how they learn and attempt to make sense of the world around them. Our belief is that children acquire this knowledge about their physical and social worlds through play and interaction with other children, adults and objects.
WWP accepts children of all racial, ethnic and religious backgrounds, including children with special needs. We strive to provide a rich variety of experiences for our students by sharing customs, ideas, traditions and meanings, and promoting understanding and acceptance of each other. We celebrate traditional Christian holidays while also welcoming the opportunity to learn about other traditions and holiday celebrations.
Licensed by the Commonwealth of Virginia, we are proud that the preschool has been recognized by Northern Virginia Magazine as one of the top preschools in the area. The preschool is administered by a Board of Directors consisting of parents, church members, and staff. For more information, contact Carolyn Burke, Director.
Learning at Westminster Weekday Preschool
The school year runs from September to early June, and all classes are from 9 am-12 pm. There is an optional two-week Summer Camp in mid-June for currently enrolled students.
Each day is structured so children know what to anticipate. The day includes a balance of fine- and gross-motor activities, group and individual activities, a snack, outdoor and circle times. To supplement the daily curriculum, the children are also exposed to special experiences in our classrooms, on our playground, and on field trips in the community.
Each classroom has a teacher and an assistant. Every teacher holds a degree in early childhood education, a child development associate's credential, or a degree in a related field. In addition, a music teacher, an occupational therapist (OT), and two inclusive classroom assistants work with all classes.
2020-2021 Registration
Classes are for children who have reached the age of 2½ as of December 31, 2020, and ages 3 or 4 as of September 30, 2020. Registration for the 2020-2021 school year was in January 2020. There are currently open spaces available in the 2 1/2s and 3s classes; there is a waitlist for the 4s classes. Tours of the preschool are held on first and third Wednesdays and second and fourth Thursdays from 10-10:30 AM. Please contact Carolyn Burke for more information or to schedule a tour. Please note: no tours are scheduled during the month of September.
Becky Bailey Conscious Discipline Class
Every January and February, WWP teacher Pam Beard and Director Carolyn Burke lead this DVD series and group discussion. Information on our 2020 class can be found below; 2021 dates to come!


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It's official.. I started keeping a diary exactly 1 year ago today.. ♥
On 31st March 2010, something changed.. and I suddenly had the urge to start writing.
So I did.. every single day.. for 1 whole year.
I honestly can't believe it.
1 Year account of my life, written down, treasured.
I've had so many ups, and some downs.. but it's all there.
Coupled with my daily photos, there it is.. my life in photos & words.
I'm not done though.. I'll keep going, until maybe one day, something will change again.. and I stop.
But until then, I'll continue to record my life.
So that one day, I'll look back and smile.. at how naive I was, at the way I looked or the things I said. At all the laughs, and stupid tears, at the inside jokes, and the rollercoaster that is my life.
It's been long, and hard at times, but it has been so worth it ♥
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First post from my new studio! I'll have photos of my beautiful space up soon, after I tidy it a bit ;P
The move was so drawn out & complex, we're still having issues with rent & stupid companies, but we're here now & starting to settle down. Unfortunatley between upgrading so much stuff, trying to spend time with my lovely one & getting down to research for my dissertation, not many pictures are getting made! There's a little for your eyes to enjoy though:
This was a tiny little print of Hank the Cat for a friend's family, who amazingly bought myself & the lovely one a huge batch of groceries! I was & still am floored by the kindness; we're still eating our way through it all! Incidentally the print didn't turn out so well, but it was a learning experience about trying to print so small. I really enjoyed letting loose on the retro shapes.
This is called "Fish Tank" after a British film of the same name, which is amazing if you haven't seen it yet. The film is about a 15 year old girl growing up in a housing estate in Essex, drinking dancing fighting & the like. I liked how it constantly flipped from poignant to darkly funny, so I aimed for something similar in my drawing. I tried for something bolder & flatter with it as well- I wanted similar shapes you get from a block print but more with expressive lines. I thought I'd try something a bit different with the lines too, & shunned all my expensive pens for some fat pencils.
I don't know why I always end up prefering my lines to the fully coloured pieces, I can't help it. Maybe I'll stop colouring things at all ;P The left one is in brush & ink, the right is pencil, & I can't decide which I prefer so I guess I'll keep trying at both!
Fish Tank & Hank
First post from my new studio! I'll have photos of my beautiful space up soon, after I tidy it a bit ;P
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I literally took only three pictures on this day and two of them will be used here. It's a bit sad, sorry! XD I actually won't write too much about this day, since it was basically just travelling a bit.
On Monday Josine and I woke up really early and got our things together. The night had been a short one, but I still wanted to take a moment to appreciate our apartment view before we left.
Goodbye, amazing view!
We still had a return ticket left for the bus to the airport, so we needed to get to the square from where it would depart. Isa ordered us a taxi and before we knew it we were on our way home. It's strange: I felt a sort of relief coming over me while sitting in the taxi. As if all the event worries suddenly washed off.
We arrived at the square and waited for our bus. It arrived soon and we sat down quietly. The drive was quite nice and not too long.
At the airport we tried to check in, but we somehow couldn't. A staff member told us it wasn't possible yet because they first needed to be sure the plane would be on time(?). Alrighty then.
Eventually we could check in, went through customs and had breakfast at McDonald's. Then we headed for our gate and soon entered the airplane.
However, our plane left half an hour late. Usually not big of a deal, but we had booked a transfer flight through Paris. Not something I usually do, but we didn't really have a choice. Naturally, we got a bit stressed since we literally had only an hour to transfer. We informed the flight attendants and they offered to put us in the front of the plane if we could keep our suitcases at our feet, but that was just not possible, so we stayed in our seats. Finally, we departed.
The view was quite nice during the flight!
We arrived in Paris and Josine and I hurried to our next gate. Unfortunately, in the process Josine lost her cardigan. :( She went back for it, but couldn't find it anymore.
Luckily we did arrive on time for our plane, but here too we had to hand in our suitcases. This trip man, this trip.
Also, while the flight was okay, the landing wasn't. Josine wasn't feeling very well and the taxying took forever, poor thing. Finally, we could leave the plane, pick up our suitcases and head home. It had been one interesting trip!
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The new buzz in social networking is focusing on the question: Where are you? Services such as Foursquare, Gowalla and Rummble allow you to "check in" at bars, restaurants, clubs and even offices and railway stations so that your friends know where you are. You can use services on your mobile phone to find places that have been recommended by your friends, or by strangers.
The big sell however for business is that in the very near future companies will be able to target you with advertising and promotional campaigns based on your real-time location. You could be walking past a particular restaurant, use the foursquare app on your iPhone to "check-in" at that location and within seconds you receive discount offers to entice your through the door.
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When major brands fall, everyone wins!
Boomers got most of their advertising from 3 TV networks and a single local newspaper. So the companies that controlled ads on those outlets became major brands, got mega big, began to lobby and then control the government as they pushed out competition.
But Millennials don't have that brand loyalty because they didn't have that concentrated brand onslaught – and they look to the internet for info, not the networks, not a local newspaper.
That break down of major brands means, a breakdown of major corporations that have ruled too much for too long; and in doing so, they have more and more limited everything to control more.
Specifically in the arts, this change will go a long way in opening the door to thousands of companies competing in music, publishing, film, media, etc. etc. etc.
Look to a break down of the big, and an opening door for all the rest of us.


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ANN ARBOR — Ann Arbor-based Logic Solutions Inc. and Clarkston-based Mobile Comply Friday announced a strategic alliance to better serve clients seeking to conceive and develop a mobile application.
Together, the organizations offer a comprehensive, ground-up experience that includes mobile strategy, staff and executive education, user experience planning, graphic design, and technical implementation.
Mobile Comply, specializing in mobile strategic planning and mobile training, offers consultation and training programs on mobile technology — covering topics spanning basic terminology to effective corporate implementation.
Mobile Comply's experts use proven strategies and best practices to help businesses quickly and efficiently become "mobile." A crucial component of the program involves instruction on relevant ways to incorporate mobile tools and technologies into a client's existing business processes, ultimately saving time, money, energy, and paper.
The software firm Logic Solutions launched its mobile practice in 2009, developing apps for large and small businesses. Since then, the firm has programmed more than 40 apps on iOS, Android, BlackBerry, and Windows Mobile platforms, for smartphones and tablets. Logic's clients occupy diverse industries, such as medical and healthcare, automotive, education, service, hospitality, consumer products, banking and finance, and entertainment.
Logic specializes in sophisticated backend integration, programming apps that allow businesses to create mobile technology that interacts with the systems and software they are already using. The firm's extensive experience with security, information architecture, and project management attracted Mobile Comply's CEO Elaina Farnsworth, who was searching for a developer with whom she could create a premier alliance.
"What impressed me about Logic Solutions is that I trust them to not only handle the most complex technology needs, but also to keep our clients' best interests at heart," Farnsworth said. "We were looking for a teammate who would treat our customers with the same level of attention and utmost respect that we do, and found that in Logic."
Mobile Comply offers a series of programs that are tailored to industry-specific verticals for the mobile movement in healthcare, health and wellness, automotive, and insurance. The series, "Demystifying Mobile" is an easy-to-understand guide to help businesses and organizations get started in mobile effectively.
Mobile Comply is certified to offer continuing education credits (CMEs and CEUs) within the healthcare and insurance industry for professional development renewal.
"So often customers want in-depth consultation on issues that go beyond mobile development, into strategic planning concerns for their business," said Logic Solutions president Bruce Richardson. "While our mobile specialists provide expert advice on many technical issues, we saw a definite need for an authority that has the research and experience to counsel clients on the broader business implications of mobile apps. We feel fortunate to have developed this relationship with Mobile Comply."
More at www.logicsolutions.com and www.mobilecomply.com.


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Hey Angie, happy new year to you! Yeah we had a nice time thanks - plenty of eating and drinking!
I gladly discovered you for the first time while writing the chronicle of your last album White Hoarhound released last September, your second full-lenght after Call of Avernus. How was the recording compared with the previous one? Who recorded and mixed the album?
Greg Chandler recorded both albums at Priory Studios in Canwell, on the first album he also mixed but this time around we had Tony Reed mix and master the album. Greg is in Esoteric and has worked with Sepencult, and Tony is in Stone Axe and Mos Generator, and has worked with St. Vitus so a great team to have on board. We spent a few more days recording this time around so we gave ourselves chance to fix anything that wasn't right, and also add more layers.
Have you spent two whole years for the composition and the recording, or have you make the most to take a short break to breath?
We did so many gigs around Avernus that we didn't have much time to write, I'd say the main writing went on mid 2011 right up to the last minute of recording in April 2012.
With hindsight, do you have a positive or negative opinion concerning your old productions? Is White Hoarhound your little favorite? It's my personal opinion but Call Of Avernus seems slightly more sluge than doom, isn't it? (Which does not displease me, I said!)
My favourite is definitely Hoarhound and I'd say the rest of the guys feel the same, but I'd be worried if our recent album wasn't our favourite. I still love Avernus, I get what you mean regarding the sludgier sound but Hoarhound is closer to our live sound - we spent more time making sure the guitars were a true representation of Alunah live. All in all, the only bad recordings I believe we did were our first demos back in 2006.
About old albums, your Fall To Earth EP released in 2008 generated as for that a much more fuzz, stoner sound. Can you explain this quite natural evolution over the albums to a darker and darker sound?
When we set out I don't think we quite knew what direction we wanted to give in, we have so many different influences that we seemed drawn to that generic stoner sound. Over time we got bored playing that style, and had much more of a connection to the darker sound. I got more into darker subject matters, and the music took on those subjects quite naturally.
From Fall to Earth, you were recorded on Catacombs Records. PsycheDOOMelic Records recently signed on for White Hoarhound, can you tell us more about this choice to change your record company?
Dave and I run Catacombs Records, originally we started it for Alunah as we had zero label interest. We then started releasing friends bands and Alunah gained the interest through doing that release. We have a distribution deal with Catacomb so our first release made its way into the shops, and we traded with PsycheDOOMelic... which is how they heard of us. Quite a nice transition, we're now working with Napalm Records and their sub label Spinning Goblin Productions who are re-releasing Hoarhound on 12" vinyl 25th January.
Recently noted as the "future of doom" by Terrorizer Magazine, we guess your Black Sabbath influencies without much difficulties! Aside this master of doom, who are your biggest musical influences?
Yep Sabbath are all huge influence but we're also influenced by Alice in Chains, Janis Joplin, Goatsnake, Acid King, Eric Clayton, Soundgarden, Led Zeppelin, Rose Kemp... the list could go on forever, we love so many different bands and artists.
Question for Soph : You sing and play guitar, are you in charge of the full composition, only of the texts or do you do this all together ?
My main job is writing the lyrics and melodies, Dave and Gaz write the riffs... Although, I've recently written a real beauty that I'm proud of! We all contribute to how the song fits together so it's a real mixed effort.
Female singing is still rare in doom scene, have you got rather good reviews from this choice in the band or have you ever been harmed by snatches of macho spirit? (God! I hope not!)
I think when we started we had snidey comments from keyboard warriors (those hiding behind their computer screens on forums), and probably still get them but those people don't concern me. At gigs we have only ever had positive responses from people, we did have one guy in Newcastle who was obnoxious about me but he was so pathetic it didn't affect me. There are so many woman doing this now, that hopefully a female singer in doom it's becoming 'normal' for people, and not something we have to talk at length about.
By the way, what do you think about doom scene today? Did you get real heartstoppers last 5 years? Maybe other groups from Birmingham?
I'll tell you a secret, I'm not massively into doom. I'm more into psychedelia, folk and blues - I'm not keen on straight up doom, I love it tinged with other elements. For me, the real heart stoppers in the past 5 years are have been Rose Kemp, Witch Mountain, Ray LaMontagne, Jess and The Ancient ones, Coven (who I only discovered in the past couple of years) and Witchcraft. There are plenty of heavy bands from the area but none that can really be described as 'doom'... Whatever that is nowadays?!?
Apart from your first bassist Andy, up to now there is no big line-up change ! Uncommon nowadays! The group does seem really close, can you talk about your first meeting, your beginnings? Are you old friends or did you cross your path during auditions?
Well Dave and I are married, and we met Jake at our local venue watching Daves old band Sonic Lord, it was quite a drunken encounter and we agreed to meet for a jam a few days later, we've been best of friends since! We met Gaz when we played with his band General. When Andy left, even though Gaz is a guitarist primarily, he expressed interest in joining us on bass and we all fit together really nicely!
I saw you got some gigs in the UK, did you get others in Europe, even on other continents? Which groups do you consider to have had the honor to play with?
As yet we've never played anywhere else in Europe or indeed any other continent. We've had offers to play in Australia but it was just too expensive. We're doing a European tour in April and May this year which is still in its planning stages, we're ending the tour in Denmark at the Heavy Days in Doom Town festival which were stoked to be playing. We've had the pleasure of gigging with some amazing bands in the past, some of whom are our direct influences such as Trouble, Paradise Lost, Witchcraft, Fu Manchu, Acid King, The Sword, Roadsaw, Orange Goblin, Nebula, Karma to Burn and Graveyard to name a few. We're very lucky but we do work very hard.
Quite a lot of European festivals are fond of the music you experiment, I think especially about the Desrtfest, do you have any forecast for 2013? I am convinced that the HELLFEST Festival in France would welcome you with open arms. Come on! We want you there!
Last year we played DesertFest London which was a great experience, playing alongside such greats as Church of Misery. Hellfest would be great but as yet were only confirmed for HDDT in Denmark, Copenhagen. There may be another announcement soon though, regarding another festival date on our tour.
The inevitable last word is for you! In any case, thank you for having devoted time to answer this interview and I hope to see you soon!
Thanks so much for taking the time to interview us. More info and tour announcements can be found at http://www.alunah.co.uk andon our Facebook Page http://www.facebook.com/alunah.doom. Cheers!


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When you get here, your room's ready to go. All you have to do is collect your fob - it will give you access to your building, your corridor and your bedroom. One of our Residential Co-ordinators will be on hand to help you get your bearings.
They're humans – (really!) – and you can ask them anything. There are five in total, along with 24 Residential Assistants in the Residential Life team, and the team is growing. They wear nice sweatshirts and give friendly advice. They even organise and promote social events and trips. You'll find them in the Residential Team Office in the lower ground floor of the Treehouse in BT9 and on-site at BT1 and BT2.
Our Residential Team do all the safety stuff (like regular fire and health and safety checks). They also provide details on free and confidential support services. Many of them are students just like you, so they know what you're going through. Your bills are also inclusive of contents insurance and utility bills, so you don't need to worry about those, either.
If you feel lonely or homesick or need encouragement to join in social events or to make new friends, our nightly drop-in service is where you can call in and talk about any issue.
When you're ready, we'll take you on a tour of your new home, whether it be the facilities at Elms BT9 and the Lounge at the Treehouse – a venue for events, chilling out or playing computer and board games, surfing on the bank of PCs - or discovering the common areas and nearby amenities in BT1 and BT2.
We've an extensive social programme of events happening at Elms BT9, BT1 and BT2, and other venues around campus, organised trips and outings, and a full social programme. Social events to help you get to know fellow students are advertised on our Facebook page.
Need a hoover? You can borrow a hoover from reception and the Treehouse reception for 30, WHOLE minutes at a time (I know, that's longer than we've ever hoovered for, too). Just leave your student card as a deposit, and get it back when you return it. Other handy services include Lost Property, a free taxi phone in reception, and mail services.
PS Cleaning of public spaces and corridors is included - all part of the service!
Queen's University Belfast is committed to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion.
For more information please read our Equality and Diversity Policy.
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We at Danny Len Buick GMC are proud to serve the Mount Dora, FL area. There are many events around town throughout the year, including several Mount Dora October events. Regardless of your age, there is truly something for everyone during the upcoming month.
Be sure to check out the Mount Dora Craft Fair. Held from October 28th-29th, this is the 33rd year for the event. There will be over 400 artists and crafters working diligently throughout the fair, and many will be selling and displaying their best pieces. Over this two-day event, there is expected to be more than 100,000 visitors.
In a few short weeks, the annual Mount Dora Bicycle Festival will take place. This year's festival will take place on October 5th-8th. In addition to riding and races, there will also be activities like a wine pairing at 6:00pm on Friday, a free concert on Saturday, and more. This is one festival you don't want to miss, especially those with active lifestyles.
These are just some of the things taking place this October. Be sure to hop in your new Buick or GMC to explore the area. We hope to see you at the Craft Fair or Bicycle Festival.


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Tick off the new experience
Well this evening I cycled to the first cricket net of the season while wearing long johns. The temperature was zero degrees, or at least close enough to that as to make no difference.
That definitely counts as a new experience. It wasn't on my list of things to do - like visiting Persepolis or riding the Trans-Siberian - but it was a new experience.


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"Paperback Writer" was one of the last new songs by The Beatles to be featured in concert, as it was included on their 1966 tour. A film was shot 20 May 1966 at Chiswick House in London to promote the single on BBC-TV's Top of the Pops. Michael Lindsay-Hogg directed it. The film was shown June 9, one day before the UK release of the single. The video was broadcast in the U.S. on The Ed Sullivan Show in the late spring.
Although the song was not included on an original Beatles album, it was included in several compilation albums:
- A Collection of Beatles Oldies... but Goldies
- Hey Jude
- The Beatles 1962-1966 (Red Album)
- Past Masters, Volume Two
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The track was recorded between 13 April and 14 April 1966. The song, written in the form of a letter about an aspiring author to his publisher, was written three months after McCartney helped John Dunbar and others set up the bookshop for Indica Gallery.
It is marked by the boosted bass guitar sound throughout. McCartney boosted the sound of the bass by "using a loudspeaker as a microphone and positioning it in front of the bass speaker." What American musicians like Otis Redding and Wilson Pickett had used heavy bass sound before and now The Beatles were catching on, with tracks like this and "Drive My Car".
The song is one of The Beatles' most distinctive forays into "mod" rock and owes much to the contemporary work of The Who, with its distorted circular guitar hook, high-pitched harmonies, and pounding drums, complete with tambourine touches à la "I Can't Explain". Other noteworthy aspects of the song include its distinctive à cappella intro, which reappears after each verse, and the distorted guitar riff that explodes from it leading into the next verse. A similar melody can be heard in another McCartney number, "Got to Get You into My Life".
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One of McCartney's aunts reportedly requested that he write a song with some other theme than boy–girl relationships. British disc jockey Jimmy Savile claimed that McCartney's inspiration came from seeing drummer Ringo Starr reading a book. "He took one look and announced that he would write a song about a book," he said. In a 2007 interview, McCartney recalled that he wrote the song after reading in the Daily Mail about an aspiring author, possibly Martin Amis.
The song's lyric is in the form of a letter from an aspiring author addressed to a publisher. The author badly needs a job and has written a paperback version of a book by a "man named Lear." This is a reference to the Victorian painter Edward Lear, who wrote nonsense poems and songs of which John Lennon was very fond (though Lear never wrote novels). The Daily Mail was Lennon's regular newspaper and was often in the studio when The Beatles were writing songs.
Aside from deviating from the subject of love, McCartney had it in mind to write a song with a melody backed by a single, static chord. "John and I would like to do songs with just one note like 'Long Tall Sally.' We got near it in 'The Word.'"
He also claimed to have barely failed to achieve this goal with "Paperback Writer," as the verse remains on G until the end, at which point it pauses on C. The backing vocals during this section are from the French children's song "Frère Jacques".
- Paul McCartney - Lead Vocals, Lead Guitar (Epiphone 230TD Casino), Bass Guitar (Rickenbacker 4001S)
- John Lennon - Harmony Vocals, Rhythm Guitar (Epiphone 230TD Casino), Tambourine
- George Harrison - Harmony Vocals, Lead Guitar (fills) (Gibson SG Standard)
- Ringo Starr - Drums
"Butcher cover"Edit
In Britain, the single was promoted with the infamous "butcher cover" art, depicting The Beatles with raw meat and decapitated baby dolls tossed about. This photograph was also originally used as the cover for the Capitol U.S.-only album Yesterday and Today. The image was soon replaced with a normal picture of the band as it had caused great controversy in America. For the American release of "Paperback Writer" single, the cover depicted The Beatles playing live, but with John Lennon and George Harrison's images reflected so that it appears that they are playing left handed.
In popular cultureEdit
- The song's title was used by rock writer Mark Shipper as the title of a humorous, semi-biographical novel (Ace Books, 1978) that retold the Beatles' story, distorting the events for comic effect.
- In the liner notes for The Monkees' box set Listen to the Band, it is revealed that the song "Last Train to Clarksville" was inspired by this song, when the composers (Tommy Boyce and Bobby Hart) heard the end of "Paperback Writer" on the radio and misheard the lyrics as "Last train to... something..."
- Radiohead's song "Paperbag Writer", the B-side on the "There There" single, is meant as a playful allusion to "Paperback Writer". Both songs are dominated by bass.
- British science fiction writer and humanitarian Douglas Adams was very fond of this song, to the point of having it played at his funeral.
- Glam-rock band Sweet covered the song, but it stayed unreleased until the 2004 edition of their debut album Funny How Sweet Coco Can Be.
- Musician Eric Johnson covered the song on his internet-only release, Souvenir.
- The Gretsch 6120 played by John Lennon on this track was auctioned by TracksAuction.com on 23 November 2014. Put up for sale by Lennon's cousin David Birch, it had an estimated sale price of £400,000–£600,000. It failed to reach its reserve, bids went up to only £380,000.[1] It is hoped that a private sale can be arranged.


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Berg adder
This is the most common poisonous snake in the Natal Drakensberg and is found on rocky mountain slopes at all altitudes, even the escarpment. It has a relatively narrower, longer head than the Puff Adder, is more lightly built, and has a much more patterned appearance, this consisting of two longitudinal light bands between which lie two wavy patterns joined at the middle. Below the longitudinal bands are some pale spots. The Berg Adders most commonly encountered are nowhere near the above lengths – 10 to 20 cm is a much more representative size. These younger snakes are dark grey to black, with light grey patterning. The rarer, larger adults may be dark brown with yellow / fawn patterning, and can become fat enough to be mistaken for a Puff Adder although the two species are very differently patterned.
The Berg Adder is responsible for the most bites amongst hikers and climbers, since it is in the habit of sunning itself on small rock ledges as well as paths. Many of the recorded bites have been to the hands and fingers, inflicted as hikers and climbers have attempted to clamber up steep slopes using ledges as hand-holds. It is a very irritable snake and is easily provoked into biting, although it prefers to escape from danger while making a loud hissing noise. Very small specimens hiss with such considerable vigour that their whole body vibrates, and it sounds like they are squeaking.


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A judge granted an Augusta man a new trial this week, seven years after he was convicted.
Judge Neal W. Dickert ruled Tuesday that David Walker, 43, was denied a fair trial because of ineffective assistance of counsel. His trial lawyer was disbarred, and the attorney first appointed to represent him was convicted of tax fraud.
In November, attorney John R. Taylor volunteered to take over Mr. Walker's appellate case.
Judge Dickert inherited the case last year from Senior Judge Albert M. Pickett, who presided over the trial and sentenced Mr. Walker to 20 years.
Mr. Walker was charged with first-degree arson. He is accused of setting fire to an ex-girlfriend's property Sept. 18, 1999.
Mr. Walker filed numerous motions on his own after his conviction in Richmond County Superior Court. He asked for an attorney's help, but his pleas went unanswered until last year.
"Unfortunately, some of these cases fell through the gaps before the public-defender system was created," Mr. Taylor said.
He was able to prove to Judge Dickert that Mr. Walker's trial attorney failed to investigate the case or follow through on Mr. Walker's alibi claim.
The district attorney has 30 days to decide whether he will appeal Judge Dickert's decision or proceed with another trial against Mr. Walker.
Mr. Walker's case is one of those examined by The Augusta Chronicle in an investigation of the legal system's failure to ensure that poor people can appeal their trial convictions - a constitutional right in the United States.
The Chronicle looked at 339 cases in its investigation of trial convictions over a 10-year period. Almost half of those people, who were sentenced to five or more years in prison, have never had an appeal.
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At some point, almost everyone has felt a money crunch. Whether you are living on a fixed income, have unexpected medical bills, or car repairs, it's really hard when the money runs out and there are bills left to pay. In times like these, wouldn't it be nice to have a rich relative or friend to help out when you're in a jam? Well, now you do!
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For loans over $5,000 call the Manager at the Uncle Dan's store near you or contact us directly through the Contact Us form on our website. We can arrange for you to speak privately with our owner. We loan money on cars, boats, semi's, airplanes, jewelry, antiques, and collectibles. We understand your need for confidentiality and will work with you privately.
Loan Renewals
If you are not able to re-pay your pawn loan in full on its due date, you may ask for a renewal. With a renewal, you pay the interest that has accrued on your loan and a new loan is written. The principal amount of the loan remains the same, as does the interest rate, but the due date is reset for a new full loan term. For some loans, like those over $1,000, you may be asked to pay your interest and also pay down on your loan principle before a new loan is written. This could result in a different interest rate as well. (See the Interest Rate Chart below) Also, you may elect to pay down your principle and lower your loan balance. You may also choose to surrender your collateral at any time without penalty. This is not reported to credit agencies and does not hurt your ability to get a loan with us in the future.
Building Relationships – Repeat Customers
Our company's goal is to help people. People just like you! Whether you need a loan or a great deal on name brand merchandise, we want you to check with Uncle Dan's first! The majority of our customers, over 80%, re-pay their loans and pick up their items to use again when the need arises. That number is significantly higher than the industry standard. We're proud of that. So, there's no reason to pay bank service charges or head off to a big box store when you can get fast, friendly loans and name brand merchandise at below wholesale prices at Uncle Dan's. We give you ALL of that AND great customer service!
The highest form of success for any business is measured by it's repeat customer business. At Uncle Dan's, we're proud to serve our customers and even prouder when they return. Call or come by one of our six locations and meet our team members today!
To find out more about pawn loans:
Texas Office of Consumer Credit Commissioner
Interest Rate Chart for Pawn Loans, Office of the Consumer Credit Commissioner


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A simple topped bread will stand up to coastal conditions, especially when cut into squares and individually wrapped in waxed paper. Our easy version is conveniently made from purchased bread dough; you can top it off with items from an Italian deli counter or supermarket. We especially like silvery little marinated anchovies plus a sprinkling of coarse sea salt—both of which add appealing flavors from the briny deep. You can also use sliced marinated artichoke hearts, pitted oil-cured black olives, cherry tomatoes, thinly sliced red onions, and/or roasted red peppers.
How to Make It
Thaw bread dough at room temperature.
Pour 3 tablespoons olive oil into a 10- by 15-inch nonstick baking pan.
If you are using two 1-pound loaves, pinch dough together firmly. Spread dough flat in pan, pushing to cover bottom of pan (if dough pulls back and will not spread, let it rest 5 minutes and try again). Let rise until surface is bubbled, 45 to 60 minutes.
With your fingers, poke dough at 1-inch intervals until entire surface is dimpled (do not pierce dough).
Drizzle surface evenly with 1/4 cup olive oil and top as desired. Drizzle with additional olive oil and sprinkle with rosemary and sea salt.
Bake in a 400° regular oven until top and bottom surfaces are golden, 20 to 25 minutes.
7 Remove from pan and let cool on a wire rack at least 10 minutes before serving; to serve, cut into squares.


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Create your very own swoon-worthy travel wall with this canvas "The World is a Book" travel art print. Hang it next to your Push Pin Travel Map, sprinkle in a few photos from past vacations, and voila, you'll have an amazing travel wall that is sure to inspire wanderlust! Created by our own graphic designer, this travel quote art has an interesting and unique design that is sure to turn heads. Printed on premium canvas and then stretched and gallery wrapped, this canvas wall art makes a fun gift idea for any traveler in your life!
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We're booked all day, but wanted to stop by to call attention to one bit of parent network news — tonight on IFC is the television premiere of Joe Angio's documentary "How to Eat Your Watermelon in White Company (and Enjoy It)," about the life and ever-interesting times of Melvin Van Peebles. The film got some love from the critics during a weeklong run last year at Film Forum.
Related question: Has there ever been a better film title than "Sweet Sweetback's Baadasssss Song"?
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True Story: We Didn't Buy The Victim Pitch
Posted by Tim Berry on June 26th, 2012
Most of us know not to complain about the previous employer during a job interview. Fair or not, it just doesn't work, right? The new job never want to hire somebody with that kind of chip on a shoulder.
More so with investor pitches.
I was at one once, as an investor member of a local angel investment group,


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In the name of Allah, the Beneficent, the Merciful Praise be to Allah, Lord of the Worlds, The Beneficent, the Merciful. Owner of the Day of Judgment, Thee (alone) we worship; Thee (alone) we ask for help. Guide us on the straight path, The path of those whom Thou hast favored; Not (the path) of those who earn Thine anger nor of those who go astray.(al-fatihah)
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General Nerdery | No Spoilers | Happy Father's Day
* First Sunday without Game of Thrones. The walls are closing in like so many White Walkers. I can hear the wind howling from outside and though it is bright and warm as the sun beams down from the heavens above, I know the truth. Winter is coming. I can feel it in my bones. I only wish it were not so far away.
* I was certain that I would handle this better. I was certain it would not hurt this much. I know now that certainty means nothing when faced with the unique adversity of being without one of your favorite shows for almost a year. I know now that the pain will not subside until I can once again see the beauty of Westeros on my television screen. I must deal with this pain until then.
* Luckily, as an avid Game of Thrones viewer, I have grown accustomed to pain.
The people of the internet are very divided in their opinion of Zack Snyder's Man of Steel. Half of the internet have called it the best Superman movie so far, while the other half refuse to call it a Superman movie at all.
Having seen it, I am in the latter half of the internet.
Once I stopped thinking of it as a Superman film and started looking at it as a summer blockbuster film involving aliens and big explosions, fight scenes and bloated visuals, I was able to enjoy it. But do not be fooled. Anyone going into this movie expecting a film about Superman will be sorely disappointed. The main character in this film is named Kal-El of Krypton, he goes by the Earth name of Clark Kent, he dons a red and blue costume with a large "S" on the front and flies around with a flowing red cape behind him. He is even referred to as Superman on more than one occasion, but none of that matters. This man is an impostor.
I will not spoil the events of the film that lead me to say these words. The only thing I will say to those of you who have not yet seen it and are confused by what I'm saying is this: The Superman in this film crosses lines the Superman we all know and love would never cross.
As I said, I was able to enjoy the film for what it was. The cast is amazing, Amy Adams as Lois Lane especially, and Henry Cavill need not shoulder the blame for the events in this film as he did the best job he could with the script he was given. That is the root of the issues with this movie, the true source of the many flaws that weigh down Man of Steel; The writing.
The fault, I feel, lay not with the director, Zack Snyder. Anyone who enters this movie with prior knowledge of his directorial style will not be surprised by how the movie looks. Snyder delivers an enjoyable summer blockbuster, but the little kid in me who used to run around his living room with a red
cape towel hanging from his back was very disappointed.
There you have it, the line has been drawn in the sand. I am on my side of this heated internet debate, and now you must see the film and decide on which side you find yourself. But do not allow anyone to determine for you whether or not you should see this movie. I urge you to see it for yourself, with an open mind, and to only then decide how much of this movie you're able to take.
And of course, today is Father's Day. So I would be remiss if I didn't commemorate the event with a tasteless Batman image:
Posts From The Weekend Front
It is day two of my weekend away from work and my allergies are making it very difficult for me not to give into the urge to turn into an angry half bear, half man type creature, angrily swatting at passersby with my huge paws while growling and snarling. But I persevere. I press on. I take Zyrtec.
Still really bummed about Kim Deal leaving The Pixies. Overall, I understand it and I'm not protesting it or anything, but it's still a weird thing. Kim Deal was one of those teenage crushes for me and it's odd to think that she's no longer a part of one of my favorite bands. I can feel my dream of one day seeing The Pixies, in their truest form, perform live slipping away. Oh well, at least we'll always have The Breeders.
Troubling news comes from the nerd front, as two of the biggest Superman fans I have ever known in my life, both of whom were very excited to see Man of Steel, are now reporting to me that it's a huge disappointment. "That is NOT Superman" said one of them. This concerns me, as I am also a nerd and Superman has been a part of my life since I was a child. I fear disappointment looms on the horizon for me, as well. We'll see it tonight, after we fill our bellies full of delicious food at a nearby restaurant. Will report back with my findings. Stay tuned to this channel for further Man of Steel updates.
E3 has come and gone and I have decided, not that anyone reading this will ultimately care, to go with a PS4 as my next console purchase. The X-Box One places far too many silly restrictions on the very act of playing video games for me to even consider getting one anymore. I had toyed with the notion of buying one before and even during the Microsoft presentation at E3, but once the Sony presentation revealed that all of the issues I have with the X-Box One console are quite literally non-existent on the Playstation 4, I felt the choice was an obvious one.
I have been a loyal X-Box user for a number of years now, always prepared to defend the annual fee paid to enjoy the X-Box Live service (which I always found preferable to the free-to-access Playstation Network), always favoring the 360 releases over ones on the PS3. So it's an odd feeling to switch sides like this. I feel as though I'm a traitor to my ilk, as though I'm turning my back on an old friend in favor of the new and exotic kid that just moved in down the street. But it also feels, at least a little bit, like my old friend betrayed me. Like my old friend and I have grown into two different people with two different views on the world and that maybe it's best if we don't talk much anymore. Maybe it'll help preserve sanity on both sides.
But even that analogy makes little sense, as I was a Sony guy from the Playstation heyday through the reign of the PS2, only jumping ship when the PS3 came out in much the same fashion that I'm doing so now with the X-Box One. On the one hand, I feel as though I'm turning my back on Microsoft, but on the other, it feels like I'm returning home. So while I've grown in a different direction as my old friend the X-Box and feel we need to spend some time apart from one another while I go spend time with the exotic new kid down the street, I also feel like that exotic new kid has turned out to be the friend I once had long before I ever met the X-Box, only now he dresses better and got his braces off. The exotic new friend was the old friend all along. Which means there's still hope for me returning to X-Box someday in the future, maybe when the next-next generation of X-Box comes out.
And so the dance continues.
But really, neither console presentations were as important to me as the one put on by Square Enix, who not only unveiled the fact that Final Fantasy Versus XIII is now known as Final Fantasy XV, but also showed footage from this:
Yes, Kingdom Hearts III is finally happening. Not another sub-par handheld release, not another mobile game, but an honest to goodness real big screen high definition console Kingdom Hearts game for the first time in almost a decade. Words can not express how happy I am. Between Final Fantasy XV, Kingdom Hearts III, and Dragon Age: Inquisition it's clear that I definitely need to buy one of the new consoles at some point.
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When I see English like this on a Japanese product, I'm never sure of how savvy the promoters are about the meaning. Do they just name is "Rock'n Puff" because these are little rock-shaped nuggets or are they trying to imply that you should be snacking on these as you watch a heavy metal concert on DVD. Perhaps you could use them to pelt someone in pseudo-biblical-style punishment only without the actual death. Instead of bruises and blood, you'll just leave little brown chocolate smears all over them.
This snack, made by somewhat low-rent snack maker Cisco, has a cocoa puff in the center, bits of corn flake and a chocolate coating. Since my experiences with Cisco's products have not been stellar, I passed on actually buying it, but I did think the name warranted a photo and a word or two.


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65 days. This unusual, eye-catching lemon-sized cucumber has excellent flavor and is a great slicer or pickler. It is burpless, making it scrumptious eaten with the skin and all, just like you would an apple. A gardener's favorite since 1894, but hard to find in grocery stores. Plants are somewhat drought tolerant.
This packet sows up to 30 ft. of trellised cucumbers.
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When to start inside: 2 to 4 weeks before average last frost. Cucumbers are sensitive to root disturbance; sow in biodegradable pots.
Harvesting: Do not let cucumbers get too big; plants stop producing if there are overly mature cucumbers on the vine. Pick regularly before fruits are bigger than optimal size (see variety information). Cut the stem rather than pulling at the fruit to break off. Once picked, immediately immerse in cold water to disperse "field heat", which increases the quality and life of picked fruit.
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Now in its third week, consumer pressure for high-profile companies to stop offering discounts to AAA members has begun to show signs of effectiveness.
The national travel group, whose 27 million members pay about $100 a year for roadside assistance, has been blamed for encouraging poor planning and lack of automotive knowledge for nearly a century. Critics claim AAA allows people to ignore things like tire pressure, battery age, or even fuel levels with the expectation that a simple phone call will rescue them – often from avoidable situations. These situations often manifest themselves in cars stopped on the side of the road, which can create widespread travel delays – or even car accidents.
Because of AAA's clout, they have become the single largest membership discount group in the country, allowing members to save 10%-20% on hotel rooms, souvenirs, park entry fees, and a myriad of other travel- and household-related goods and services.
Companies such as Hampton Inn, Sam's Club, and Enterprise Rent-A-Car have all agreed to discontinue their AAA discounts after receiving thousands of complaints on social media, all of which mysteriously came from the same three IP addresses. In an official statement, the CEO of Hampton Inns and Suites explained that the chain "Respects the opinions of our customers" and "Considers all online personae to be unique, legitimate, and equal in the value of their opinions."
Rob West, leader of the anti-AAA group Dads for Safer Roads, is considered the unofficial leader of the anti-AAA movement. "What started as a valuable service, offering things like route planning guides, maps, and personal assistance, has slowly devolved into a Mechanic of Last Resort," he insists. "When I was a kid, my dad was a AAA member. Before a trip, he would check the oil, tire pressure, wipers, you name it. He also had tools in the trunk, snacks, water, sleeping bags, just about everything. He knew that if our Jaguar didn't make it to our destination, we'd probably be okay."
When Mr. West's mother was mauled by a wolf while waiting for AAA on the side of the road on a 1984 roadtrip to Walt Disney World, he vowed to never rely on the organization again. The traumatic experience left him hurt and wondering where they had gone wrong. After years of therapy, he concluded that reliance on others was something he couldn't count on, renouncing everything from banks to doctors.
"Now when I go on road trips," says Mr. West, "I pack all the same stuff my dad did, plus my AR-15 [rifle]. Wolves may have teeth, but now I'm armed to the teeth. They may run in packs, but I'm the one packing. Can you use any of these in your soundbites?"


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SportzSoft LiveMeet has a powerful volunteer management module that enables meet administrators to define volunteer activities (or shifts) then have volunteers sign up for these activities on their own!
Volunteer Management Overview
- Powerful Volunteer Management module to allow club members to signup and help at the meet
- Administrators can setup their own custom volunteer activities and shifts
- Volunteers can create a login account and sign up for volunteer activities themselves
Volunteer Management Features
Volunteer Sessions
Meet administrators can quickly and easily setup volunteer activities (or shifts) and specify the the types and number of volunteers for each.
Each session can be customized so that you get the types of and number of volunteers you need.
Volunteer Profiles
A volunteer profile is created for each volunteer so that their volunteer activities can be tracked and managed.
Volunteer Self Sign Up
Volunteers are given a 'Volunteer Portal' that allows them to manage their own profile and sign up for volunteer shifts.
These are just some of the great features of Volunteer Management within SportzSoft LiveMeet!


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"The secret of success in life is to eat what you like and let the food fight it out inside."
- Mark Twain
From bar back to business mogul, Brooklyn born Matt Levine has been dazzling the New York scene since teenage years. This atypical downtown impresario, entrepreneur and restaurateur has created more unforgettable nights at his round table than most can dream.
After graduating a year early with a Double Concentration in Entreprenurial Studies and Marketing from Muhlenberg College in 2004, Levine launched his own clothing line, Steelo in 2004, and went on to retail at over 125 stores world-wide, ranging from Atrium New York to Fred Segal LA, as well as internationally at Beams Japan to Holt Renfrew Canada, showcasing at such fashion shows Bread & Butter Berlin & Margin London, in which earned him a spot as one of the Top 20 Brands in the World by WGSN (World Global Style Network).
Continuing to build his mini-empire, The Eldridge was born in 2008 from creativity and the pursuit of his true passion, hospitality. Rumored to generate the most revenue per square foot in Manhattan, this exclusive Lower East Side luxury lounge hosted several A-list regulars Beyoncé, Donald Trump, Jay Z, Prince and Richard Branson. The Village Voice even declared the hotspot "Best Display of Marketing Genius," along with Fox News calling it a "club that even famous people can't get into." Details Magazine went on to later name The Eldridge as "1 of Top 3 Hotspots in New York City" while InStyle reviewed "The Eldridge in their Travel Like a Star Section, profiling that the "New York Hotspot, nightlife guru Matt Levine likes focusing on the finer details." The Eldridge would go on to receive daily accolades and features, ranging from the Wall Street Journal to the Washington Post before Levine sold it in 2011 to focus on his next project.
With the success of The Eldridge, and Levine being an active member in the Lower East Side Community, popular fashion blog, TheFashionSpot.com, labeled Levine a "downtown influencer" and proclaiming – "downtown hospitality enterprenuer, Matthew Levine, has, in a very short time, solidified himself as a major player in the Lower East Side nightlife scene. As the owner of The Eldridge, he took marketing tactics to the next level…" In similar fashion, Julib.com labeled Levine a "trendsetter" and the "unofficial mayor of the Lower East Side."
For some, this may have been their biggest achievement but being motivated by "thinking outside the circle, not the box" Levine has always been focused on accomplishing personal goals, the joy of creating, and the satisfaction of team building, while putting a unique product and service out there.
With the success of The Eldridge, many brands and personalities approached Levine about handling their personal Branding, Marketing and Special Events, so in 2008 Levine partnered up with then, former Vice President of Lizzie Grubman PR; Public Relations guru, Kelly Brady to create Brandsway Creative, a full service-boutique Branding, Marketing, Public Relations and Special Events company. To date, Brandsway Creative boasts an impressive roster of clients, split up into 4 division, People, Places, Products & Special Events, representing such personalities as Victoria Secret supermodel Jess Hart, the face of Maybelline supermodel Jessica White, Sports Illustrated model Julie Henderson, amongst countless other artists, musicians, personalities, supermodels, as well as many cutting edge products and influential venues across the country, along with hosting and producing recognizable special events across the globe at Art Basel, at International Fashion Weeks, Sundance, and Superbowl.
With downtown-centric thinking, Levine decided to take things to the next level and in 2011 created and opened Sons of Essex, once again reinventing the LES hospitality and restaurant scene. "e Wall Street Journal claimed, "Sons of Essex is reminiscent of the Bowery Boys era" and labeled the cuisine "mouthwatering," while Zagat commented in a review that the "Food is amazing… dishes done very well. "e only problem? We wanted more!" while the Wall Street Journal reviewed Levine's dishes and menu as "mouthwatering."
Vogue delcated the retaurant a "hotspot, " with the Daily News labeling Levine an "A-List Restaurantuer." While under Levine's stewardness, Sons of Essex received 4 out of 5 stars on booth OpenTable.com, and Google, along with a 97% rating on both the Urbanspoon.com and JetSetReport.com-while be voted a "Top 5 Restaurant in NYC" listed amongst other restaurant staples – Atera, Per Se, and NoMad. Further under Levine's operations, Sons of Essex received such accolades as 'Favorite NYC Hotspots of 2012" by Hollywood Life, "Favorite Comfort Foods" of 2012 by Restaurant Girl, "#1 of 5 Biggest Openings of the Year" by Forbes, "One of the top five biggest openings by Thrillist, along with being voted by Tri-State dinners as one of the "Top 10 Hotspot Restaurants in the Tri-State area" by Opentable.com. A-list diners from Ben Stiller, Justin Bieber, Padma Lakshmi, Pink, Sting, Will Ferrell and the cast of Twilight are just some of the celebrity clientele that follows Mr. Levine.
New York Magazine noted that " Levine's celebrity-packed Rolodex has offered up enough Page Six who's who sightings to merit the "in" crowd's stamp of approval." To further that "stamp of approval" – popular lifestyle website, 12ozProphet.com declared "Levine's restaurants establish a loyal following" and similarly TheFashionSpot.com would acknowledge that "Levine's spots have a sizeable celebrity following." BankofAmerica.com's prominent business blog adds that "Levine has captured that elusive buzz over and over again, garnered a great amount of press and cultivated celebrity following for each of his ventures."
Along with Levine's keen ability to bring in brand partnerships, focus on customer service, and notable special events, in his pursuit to "not read the book, but write his own book," Levine has stepped outside the proverbial box by leveraging Social Media and YouTube as his main marketing channels of choice for his restaurants showing a little creativity can be contagious, becoming not only a restaurateur, but a branding expert as well. Celebrated culinary website, Culintro noted Levine's "innovative promotional techniques," while further stating "Levine's restaurants are high-profile and highly creative in both concept and execution," along with Mashable featuring Levine stating, "The success of [Levine's restaurants] videos can be a lesson to other small businesses."
Nearsay.com continued accolades stating "Matt Levine is one of New York's leading entrepenuers, developing a unique brand through social media and neighborhood participation," While going on to demonstrate that Levine is "known as one of the forerunners of New York City progression…leading some of the most popular restaurants in Manhattan to success over the last decade" while having a "notable presence on social media, developing a strong brand a loyal following" with "his conceptions of neighborhood hotspots, Levine's restaurants are highly creative and cater to a high end clientele."
In following through with his passion for hospitality, creating a unique experience and his presence on social media, Levine created #LESbeat, a pop-up event, in which Levine, along with Redbull rent a Lower East Side warehouses for an open bar, private ticketed, free of charge with 100% of door donations given to a local charity. Tickets are exclusively distributed to fellow Lower East Side entreprenuers and local influencers, including Opening Ceremony and Reed Space. The invite is launched via YouTube, with top DJ's, billboard performances and the warehouse location all kept a secret from attendees. The last #LESbeat Levine produced garnered over 5,000,000 media impressions, with just over 2,000 ticketed guests attending. Published reports has labeled #LESbeat "the event of the year."
With Levine's attention to detail, downtown branding, creative marketing, trend forecasting, and unparallel customer service and operations he created indieFORK, a full service food & beverage and operations company in early 2013, focused on "downtown-inspired" hospitality that develops, manages, operates and owns a portfolio of influential cocktail bars, lounges and restaurants.
In his personal life, Nightclub.com in an interview with Levine commented that he was "very down to earth in an industry of egos." Levine has donated and is involved in such charities as the Bowery Mission, Grand Street Settlement, Lower East Side Girls Club, Taste of Lower East Side and his friend, Padma Lakshmi's Endometriosis Foundation of America . Levine and his indieFORK team, along with his restaurants also participate in food festivals such as Hester Street Fair, Grub Street Food Festival, and New York Food & Wine Festival's Burger Bash and Grand Tastings.
Levine was one of the judges of Miss New York 2013, along with being named "one of New York City's Top 100 most eligible bachelors" by Gotham Magazine and "Top 20 Hamptonites" by Hamptons Magazine.
Levine most recently interviewed by American Express which featured his creative and innovative use of YouTube videos in launching his menus and promoting his restaurants, as well as Business News Daily as a "NY Restaurantuer Motivated by Teamwork: The Entreprenuerist" commenting "Though he is only in his early 30's, Matt Levine had already made quite a name for himself. In that time, Levine went from working in nightclubs and bars throughout high school and college to starting his own clothing line to opening a number of successful restaurants and nightclubs around New York City." And most recently, Levine was featured as a "Serial Entreprenuer" on Bank of America's leading website, with Bank of America commenting that "Matt Levine is one of those guys–cool, hip and seemingly born with a gift for creating and launching the next big thing."
Well what's next for Levine? Well as SocietePerrier.com put it "in a city where few restaurants succeed and even fewer become instant arbiters of cool [Levine's restaurants] is doing a stellar job of both" – Levine looks forward to the next steps in his hospitality and restaurant career!


text: Daily Question, May 9 What one quote most often gives me the perspective I am seeking? 44 Reflections Share Click here to cancel reply.Please log in or Create a Profile to post a comment. Notify me when someone replies to my comment via e-mail. Nina1 year agoNinaYour value doesn't decrease based on someone's inability to see your worth. 0 Reply Megalodon1 year agoMegalodon"God is LOVE." End of sentence. End of paragraph. End of chapter. End of book. End. It started out from "Conversations with God". I just added to it. 3 Reply Ger Cohee1 year agoGer CoheeThis is a wonderful day, I have never seen this one before. Maya Angelou 5 Reply Amy1 year agoAmy"Do your little bit of good where you are; it's those little bits of good put together that overwhelm the world." – Desmond Tutu I recently came across this quote and it really resonated with me. I reflect on it daily and have shared it with several people. Our world is chaotic and our lives get complicated but through it all, we can always choose a little bit of good right where we are. It brings a peaceful feeling and spreads kindness and compassion throughout your days. 6 Reply tom7111 year agotom711One of the closing statements of a Catholic Mass inspires me to live my spirituality "go in Peace and Glorify the Lord with your life." 5 Reply Hot Sauce1 year agoHot Sauce"The cracks are where the light comes in." 5 Reply Bob V1 year agoBob VThere's a beautiful lesson from the Course in Miracles that I have used a lot – I am as God created me. This gives me a lot of permission to have thoughts and actions that are not perfect (far from it, sometimes), and then to forgive those thoughts and actions as need be. This then allows me to 'choose again' when circumstances arise that could lead in another direction. 4 Reply Elizabeth M Jones1 year agoElizabeth M Jones"The light shines in the darkness and the darkness has never been able to overcome the light. The New Testament of the Bible starts with this verse. This is HOPE. 4 Reply Jeana1 year agoJeanaThank you Elizabeth. Love this! 1 Reply Jay1 year agoJayLately I have been trying to remember this quote: The kingdom of heaven is within you, seek ye first the kingdom. This quote reminds me to come back to my senses and rest in my awareness of what's happening in this miraculous moment. It seems I am always thinking about the future or worrying about the past. When I remember the kingdom is right here and now, I drop in, and I am right where I need to be. This gives me the perspective I am seeking. 4 Reply Debra1 year agoDebra"Who could refrain That had a heart to love, and in that heart Courage to make love known?'" ~~William Shakespeare, Macbeth 5 Reply Doreen Nixon1 year agoDoreen NixonI can and I will…watch me! 4 Reply Rose Ose1 year agoRose OseOne quote comes to mind, citing the serenity prayer: God, grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change, Courage to change the things I can, And wisdom to know the difference. Amen. 8 Reply Amor fati1 year agoAmor fatiWhen in doubt this always helps 2 Reply Javier Visionquest1 year agoJavier VisionquestExperience is what you get when you don't get what you want. ― Randy Pausch, The Last Lecture 7 Reply Barbara1 year agoBarbara"Everything is given to me, even I myself in my freedom." Karl Jaspers 4 Reply GCharlotte1 year agoGCharlotteFear the Lord you God Almighty knower of all things. 5 Reply Kevin Carroll1 year agoKevin Carroll"One day you'll wake up and there won't be any more time to do the things you've always wanted. Do it now." ~ Paulo Coelho 6 Reply Linda1 year agoLindaPeople may forget what you said, they may forget what you did, but they will never forget how you made them feel. 7 Reply Karmit1 year agoKarmitMy favorite quote – – In this present moment, there is nowhere I need to go. There is nothing I need to do. There is no one I need to become. This present moment is as it is and it is Perfect! 5 Reply Sheila1 year agoSheilaI love this, Karmit and how true it is! Thank-you for sharing it! 2 Reply tashonasmith1 year agotashonasmith"If Britney Spears survived 2007, you can make it through today", which is a reminder that even when I think things are tough, many others are facing much worse circumstances, and that my problems are small and quite surmountable in comparison. Plus, a little humor never hurt anybody 😉 7 Reply Antoinette1 year agoAntoinetteBe the change that you want to see in the world. Gandhi This always inspires me to be the very best me I can be. It always teaches me to let go of the ego who is never satisfied or wants to be selfish . This quote leads with compassion and loving kindness at our true hearts desire. 8 Reply Francine Marie Tolf1 year agoFrancine Marie TolfI agree, wonderful quote! 3 Reply 1 2 Next » My Private Gratitude Journal Write an entry in your private gratefulness journal Get Started This site is brought to you by A Network for Grateful Living, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit. 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"You whom I [the Lord] have taken from the ends of the earth, and called from its remotest parts and said to you, 'You are My servant, I have chosen you…" (Isaiah 41:9 AMP, emphasis added)
Every one who is born again has been specially chosen of God. "You are God's chosen and special people. You are a group of royal priests and a holy nation. God has brought you out of darkness into his marvelous light." (1Peter 2:9 CEV). And because we (born again Christians) are special to God, He takes a keen interest in all that concerns us. With so much going on in the world that causes the hearts of men to quiver, we must hold the consciousness of our place in God.
There Is Nothing to Fear
"Fear not [there is nothing to fear], for I am with you; do not look around you in terror and be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen and harden you to difficulties, yes, I will help you; yes, I will hold you up and retain you with My [victorious] right hand of rightness and justice." (Isaiah 41:10 AMP)
- Refuse to fear; there's nothing to fear when God is with you. And the good news is that, 'He is with you!'
- Refuse to consider all the things around you that cause terror and dismay. Pay attention to God's Word.
- Anything that is prone to cause terror and panic in your life has to defeat God before it can defeat you.
- Do not observe the lying vanities (i.e. the challenges, pressures, difficulties). They cannot defeat God. They cannot defeat the God in you. The One in you is Greater than everyone and anything that is in the world.
- God holds you up and retains you with His victorious right hand. Who can even dare to snatch something out of God's hand?
- We belong to Christ and no man can snatch us from God's hand. Jesus said: "My Father gave them to me, and he is greater than all others. No one can snatch them from his hands" (John 10:29 CEV)
- No matter the challenges you may be facing, know that God is with you, strengthening you and hardening you to difficulties.
- He never said we will not have challenges. What He said is this: "When you go through deep waters and great trouble, I will be with you. When you go through rivers of difficulty, you will not drown! When you walk through the fire of oppression, you will not be burned up—the flames will not consume you." (Isaiah 43:2 TLB)
- God holds us up. What does this mean? It means he retains us, preserves us, keeps our heads above the water, and gives us the upper hand in every challenge.
- Why does God specifically say He will uphold his chosen ones with His right hand, and not the left hand? The right hand signifies strength and dexterity. What God is saying is that He will uphold us with strength, power, efficiency and skill.


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Seven Yaxley Runners braved the freezing conditions at the second race of the Harrier League last night (Wednesday). Continue reading
Category Archives: News
St Neots Half Marathon and Leeds Abbey Dash 10k
The club enjoyed a successful morning at the St Neots Half Marathon, with a flurry of PBs from members taking part.
Barbara wins again!
Barbara Johnson kept up her fantastic recent form by winning her category (again!) in the Remembrance 10k this morning.
Yaxley victory in Harrier League
Yaxley enjoyed great success in the Harrier League last night, with Kyle Ballantyne winning the second race in the series. Continue reading
A very wet Frostbite!
Well done to everyone who braved the torrential rain and ran in the Frostbite. Continue reading


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Waiting On Wednesday was created by Jill over at Breaking The Spine. It's a weekly post for you to share what upcoming books you can't wait for!
Welcome to a future where water is more precious than gold or oil-and worth killing for
Vera and her brother Will live in the shadow of the Great Panic, in a country that has collapsed from environmental catastrophe. Water is hoarded by governments, rivers are dammed, and clouds are sucked from the sky. But then Vera befriends Kai, who seems to have limitless access to fresh water.
When Kai suddenly disappears, Vera and Will set off on a dangerous journey in search of him-pursued by pirates, a paramilitary group, and greedy corporations.
Timely and eerily familiar, acclaimed author Cameron Stracher makes a stunning YA debut that's impossible to forget. (taken from goodreads.com)
Kind of weird sounding, but also original. I'm willing to give it a shot. What say you? Yay or nay?


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Harpoon Harry's Beachfront Restaurant
"A view to dine for." Every table overlooks the Gulf of Mexico. Come dine on the beach early with our all-new menu, including mouthwatering steaks and prime rib as well as local fresh seafood all prepared with care by Chef Dave. Breakers fall hours, 5p-till Wednesday-Monday.
Live entertainment by Mike Van Elsen - call for entertainment schedule. Come to eat, stay to for the fun. Serving up the best drinks on the beach from the newly renovated 40-foot bar. Reservations accepted, or just show up. All major credit cards accepted


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Study in Holland at Van Hall Larenstein
8 reasons to study in Holland!
Did you know that 1 in 10 students in Holland is an international student? Holland has more than 90,000 international students and that number is increasing every year. So why should you study in Holland?
1. There are 2,100 + programmes in English
Dutch universities offer the largest number of English-taught programmes in continental Europe. Also, 95% of the Dutch speak English, so it's easy to communicate in daily life.
2. Get high quality education and value for your money
The quality of Dutch institutions is well-recognised. The tuition fees and cost of living are considerably lower than in English-speaking countries. Also, there are lots of scholarship opportunities.
3. Be part of an international community
Holland's many international students come from more than 160 different countries. Dutch society is strongly connected to other cultures, the business community and the world. The Dutch are open-minded and direct, so it is easy to meet them and exchange ideas.
4. Develop valuable skills and be more successful
The Dutch teaching style is interactive and student-centred. Studying in Holland means developing your own opinion, an open mind and increasing your international orientation. You will develop valuable skills such as analysing, solving practical problems and creative thinking.
5. Live in one of the safest and happiest countries in the world
Holland is one of the safest countries in the world, according to the 2016 Global Peace index and belongs to the top 10 happiest countries in the world. Read more about the good Dutch standard of living in the OECD's Better Life Index.
6. Have the rest of Europe at your doorstep
An international trip is just around the corner. In just three hours you can be in Paris. London and Berlin are just a five or six hour train ride away. Holland is the gateway to Europe!
7. Get plenty of international career opportunities
Holland is the 17th largest economy in the world. Some of the world's biggest multinationals, including Philips, Heineken, KLM, Shell, ING and Unilever, are Dutch. Holland is a world leader in many areas of expertise, including agriculture, water management, art & design, logistics and sustainable energy.
8. Start a career in Holland after graduation
The Dutch government wants to attract knowledge and retain talent. International graduates can therefore apply for a residence permit of one year to find a job, or start a business within three years of graduation.
Source: Nuffic
Holland or the Netherlands?
The Kingdom of the Netherlands consists of four countries, the Netherlands itself in mainland Europe, and the islands of Aruba, Curaçao and Sint Maarten in the Caribbean, as well as three special municipalities, the islands of Bonaire, Sint Eustatius and Saba, also in the Caribbean.The country's formal name is the Netherlands, meaning 'low countries', because much of the land is at or below sea level. The Netherlands is also often called 'Holland', a name that refers to the area that is nowadays taken up by the two western coastal provinces, North and South Holland.
Source: Nuffic
Constitutional monarchy
The country is a constitutional monarchy. It is politically stable, maintains a parliamentary system, and is run by coalition governments, i.e. an environment conducive to inclusive policies.
Learning the Dutch language
Although you can speak English with practically anyone in the Netherlands (the Netherlands is ranked first worldwide in terms of speaking English as a second language, EF Proficiency Index 2018), learning the local language helps you to get to know the country and its culture and society.
Here are some first words to learn!
|Good morning
|Good afternoon
|Good evening
|What's your name?
|Hoe heet je?
|I am...
|Ik ben...
|How are you doing?
|Hoe gaat het met je?
|I am fine
|Het gaat goed met mij
|Thank you
|You're welcome
|Graag gedaan
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