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Refreshing your first aid training
Information about when to take our refresher first aid course to make sure your knowledge is up-to-date
Refresh your 1st Response training every three years to keep your skills current
Your 1st Response training is valid for three years from the date that you complete the course. After this time, you can attend our 1st Response Refresher course to ensure your knowledge is up to date.
How long will it take?
This is a two-hour course that will refresh your training for a further three years.
Do I need to renew my training?
Not all volunteers have to renew their training, though it's better for your unit if your knowledge is current. However, each unit must have at least one Leader with a valid 1st Response certificate, or an equivalent first aid qualification.
If you attended an external first aid course in place of 1st Response, you can take this refresher when your qualification expires. Your training will then be up to date for three more years.
We recommend that volunteers who completed 1st Response more than three-and-a-half years ago attend the full 1st Response course, or equivalent first aid training, to refresh their skills.
How much will it cost?
The cost of the course will vary from area to area and training may be free in some places. You can claim these costs back from your unit.
Speak to your Commissioner, Training Adviser or Unit Leader for advice about paying for your course.
How do I apply?
If you are interested in attending a 1st Response Refresher training, speak to your local Commissioner, Training Coordinator or Unit Leader who will be able to let you know what training events are planned in your area.
What happens when my 1st Response training expires?
You have six months after your qualification expires to complete the 1st Response Refresher. If you don't complete your 1st Response Refresher in this time, your qualification will no longer be valid. You will then need to complete the full 1st Response course again, in order to be the named first aider for your unit or for any activities.


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Thomas L. Zempel
Vice President of Academic Affairs, Central Baptist Theological Seminary
B.A., Pillsbury Baptist Bible College, M.Div., Central Baptist Theological Seminary, D.Min., Westminster Theological Seminary,
Dr. Zempel served as a youth pastor for the first ten years of his full-time ministry before moving to Pillsbury Baptist Bible College to teach in the Bible department and serve as the dean of students. Following his six years at Pillsbury and his resident training at Westminster, he became the senior pastor in Windsor Locks, Connecticut. During his years as senior pastor, he had many opportunities to counsel people with a wide variety of needs. This experience helped to establish practical biblical skills which came out of the theological training he received in the area of counseling. It was this training that has allowed Dr. Zempel to head up the counseling department at Central Seminary, hold seminars in several states, and teach and counsel in three foreign countries. Dr. Zempel is a member of the National Association of Nouthetic Counselors, and has been a NANC Fellow since January 1, 2008. Dr. Zempel and his wife, Jane, enjoy three children and six grandchildren. Jane joins Dr. Zempel in speaking at family conferences and ministering in the local church. He also enjoys music, travel, sports, gardening, fishing, hunting, and woodworking.
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Las Negras
Níjar - Almeria
Las Negras is a Spanish town in the province of Almeria and the autonomous community of Andalusia belonging to the municipality of Níjar. It is located within the Natural Park of Cabo de Gata-Níjar about 50 km from the provincial capital, Almería. In 2012 it had 349 inhabitants.
This town has beautiful beaches in its surroundings, such as Cala de San Pedro, this nudist cove has a natural spring that has made it an oasis around the arid lands of the park. There are numerous visits to his cave of natural mud, to give himself a cleansing treatment, letting the applied mask dry in the sun, and then clear in the clear waters of the Mediterranean.
Additional information about your transfer
We received you at the airport with a welcome sign and we took you to LAS NEGRAS. Later, when your vacation ends, we pick you up at your resting place in LAS NEGRAS well in advance to be at the Almeria airport in time for your flight back home.
We can offer you several optional extras to make your trip more comfortable: special seats for babies and children, drink service, luxury cars, English-speaking driver, etc.
Details of the Route
From: Almeria Airport (LEI)
To: Las Negras
Approximate duration: 35 minutes
Travel distance: 49 kilometers


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Bird Feeder Crafts to Teach About Nature
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A05373 (2019) Sponsor: Félix W. Ortiz (D-Kings)
Ao9533 (2018 Text)
We had sincerely hoped for the passage of the Ortiz Bill in 2019 which guarantees every school age child in NYS access to a district employed, licensed, School Social Worker; but it did not happen. The Legislature continues to debate about how to make our schools safer without recognizing the need for adding preventative services. We did, however, get a Senate sponsor which is encouraging and we continue to advocate and work toward the passage of the bill.
See New York Advocacy for information on how to contact your legislators and Talking Points for SSW Bill to get ready for next year's push.
School Counseling Amendments:
There have been many inquiries from members regarding the school counselor amendments. School Social Workers are expressing concerns that their districts may feel compelled to hire more school counselors as a result of these regulations. That is not the intent of the regulations.
The amendment makes the distinction between "program" and services. School Counselors are responsible for designing just the program which does not require that someone be on site full time in a particular school. The word "access" is key. "Each school district shall also ensure that all students in grades kindergarten through twelve have access to a certified school counselor(s)" (p. 28, (2))
We have discovered a document from the New York State Education Department (NYSED) dated November 10, 2016 that provides critical communication that not only included the Amendment to the Regulations (pp. 16-43) but also NYSED's "Assessment of Public Comment" which provides the Department's responses to 1000's of inquiries regarding these amendments which should be very helpful to you in educating and providing clarification to administrators and districts. NYSSSWA Members can: Click Here to Read Important Details. (Proposed Amendment of Sections 52.21, 100.2(j) and Part 80 of the Commissioner's Regulations relating to School Counseling, Certification Requirements for School Counselors and Program Registration Requirements for School Counseling Preparation Programs)
News for Licensed Clinical Social Workers Regarding the NYS Workers' Compensation System
"A new law signed as part of Governor Cuomo's 2019-2020 budget allows more types of medical providers to treat injured workers. Starting January 1, 2020, licensed clinical social workers (LCSWs), nurse practitioners, acupuncturists, physical therapists, occupational therapists, and physician assistants can be authorized to treat workers' compensation patients. This is great news for injured workers and providers alike — injured workers will have improved access to quality health care and medical providers can expand their practices."
School Social Work Bill: February 12, 2018 Press Conference
On February 12, 2018 NY Assembly Assistant Speaker Félix W. Ortiz (D-Kings) and NY Senator Jesse Hamilton (D-Brooklyn) held a press conference with leaders of the New York State School Social Workers' Association, as well as the National Association of Social Workers-New York State and New York City Chapters to introduce legislation, Bill A09533, that requires access to "at least one full-time licensed or certified school social worker to be employed in each elementary, intermediate, middle, junior high school and senior high school" in New York State.
Ortiz stated: "Certified social workers are the 'gatekeepers' for our youth, adolescents, and young adults' education to help guide their future successes. Many of these students face problems that require professional help. Early intervention is the most effective way to prevent difficulties later in life." Senator Hamilton noted: "Mental health, emotional health and wellness all matter to educating our children. A parent fearing eviction, violence at home or in the community, any number of circumstances can impact a child's ability to learn. School social workers have the expertise to help children, help families, and help our communities address these needs." See:
- Joint NYSSSWA & NASW Press Release
- Message from NYSSSWA's President
- NYS Social Workers and Legislators Unite to Pass School Social Work Bill
- Interview with Assemblyman Félix Ortiz & Peg Barrett, NYSSSWA President
- Spanish Interview with Assemblyman Félix Ortiz & Evelyn Bautista Miller, Bilingual School Social Worker https://drive.google.com/open?
id=1UFw5Gn2ZWt-00vqUhRegktaYH_ dLxHCX
- Thank you letter from NY Assembly Assistant Speaker Félix W. Ortiz
Candida Brooks Harrison, NASW-NYC President Elect
Peg Barrett, NYSSSWA President
Evelyn Bautista Miller, NYSSSWA Member & Bilingual SSW
Samantha Howell, NASW-NY Executive Director
Assistant Speaker Assemblyman Félix Ortiz,
Hai-Ping Yeh, NYSSSWA Past President
Kelly Hannon Nichols, NYSSSWA Legislative Chair
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Grades 6-12 Health Classes to Teach Mental Health Awareness:
On October, 3rd 2017, the Governor signed a historic Bill A03887 requiring that all health classes 6-12 teach mental health in health education classes. John Richter, Director of Public Policy at MHANYS, commented that "we possess the knowledge and tools necessary to increase awareness in young people about mental health, how to recognize when someone's in distress, or crisis, and how to get help." Advocates and many experts believe that teaching the facts about mental health and openly discussing the issues with students will lessen the stigma surrounding mental illness.
In working with the Advisory Board group on how to roll out the legislation, we are aware that many, if not all, of the Health teachers around New York State are teaching some form of mental health instruction already. This legislation serves to offer a more uniform and concise standard for what should be taught and sets up a state-wide regional resource center for teachers which will offer curriculum lessons.
During instruction, teachers will need support with questions that may arise from students needing help or self-disclosing that they or a family member is coping with mental health issues. This legislation offers a unique opportunity for School Social Workers around the state to act as consultants to Health teachers and PPS Directors about curriculum programs. More importantly, as licensed, clinical mental health professionals in schools, we are in a position to provide assessment and direct services to students needing assistance within the school. We also have the clinical background and knowledge of community resources to assist with brokering and linking families to appropriate community services.
Peg Barrett, Board President, and Kelly Hannon Nichols, Legislative Committee Chair, have continued to represent NYSSSWA on the Advisory Board. In July, 2018 the New York State Education Department (NYSED) released Mental Health Education Literacy in Schools: Linking to a Continuum of Well Being Comprehensive Guide 2018 (80 pages)
School Social Workers are encouraged to become familiar with this legislation as well as NYSED's Guide. Introduce yourselves to your Health teachers and let them know you will make yourself available if they need assistance. This is a unique partnership where we can present ourselves as critical members of the mental health team as well as increase our involvement and visibility to support and assist instructional staff, children and the school community.
2018 Bills:
AO1132: Sponsor, Rosenthal
SO00692: Sponsor, Ortt
Provides for the licensure of school psychologists; authorizes the use of the title "school psychologist" to licensed or exempt individuals; defines practice as a school psychologist; sets forth requirements for professional licensure (including educational attainment, experience, exam and fee); provides for issuance of limited permits under specified circumstances; identifies exempt persons.
A08114: Sponsor, Fahy
SP9074: Sponsor, Tedisco
Relates to an acting Jacobe's law in relation to requiring school administrators to contact the parents or guardians of students when bullying or harassment has occurred. NYSSWA was active in helping to shape this bill allowing for professional judgment protecting students in certain incidences of harassment or bullying and discrimination when students do not express health safety or privacy concerns.
A03873: Sponsor, Nolan
S03036: Sponsor, Montgomery
Relates to school climate and codes of conduct on school property and resulting disciplinary action following violation of such codes of conduct. NYSSSWA supports restorative practices and had an active role on this legislation as well as worked to have individualized responses for students.
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Howard Schatz, famed body-centric photographer released a book in 2009 called, 'Athlete'- showing pictures of the female form in peak condition across a wide spectrum of size, shape, and the sports they represent. Can you spot the dancer?
Ok, trick question. Unless you count rhythmic gymnastics Actually, Schatz put out two books specifically on dancers- 'Passion and Line'. This book is all about the dancer glorified as object, masterpiece of human form.
I don't own this one and Barnes and Nobles never keeps it in stock. It is available for order through…hear that, santa?
The other gorgeous collection of dance-centric photography can be found in 'H2O'. Here are a few samples. I love them all. Sorry if you're bothered by naked ladies- but if you are, what's wrong with you?
There is more to dance than bodies, but without bodies there is no dance.
xo- from Bodies Never Lie/ Jess


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Grassmoor Primary School is one of six schools chosen to make the final of the Ronseal Playground Project, a National Competition in order to win a wonderful new playground, worth £30,000! They now need your vote in order to win.
Ronseal and play equipment manufacturer Timberline decided to launch the project in order to offer schools who are struggling with budget cuts the chance to win the ultimate outdoor play are makeover.
Grassmoor Primary School was due to be re-built under the government's schools for the future programme. After the scheme was scrapped, all money saved and raised by the school is now having to be put towards essential repairs for roofs, windows and electrics. At the moment the school does not have any playground facilities but unfortunately funding for a new playground is at the bottom of the list.
Visit the Facebook Page 'Ronseal UK' and simply 'Like' the photo of Grassmoor Primary School. Remember you will have to 'Like' the Ronseal UK Page before you can 'like' the picture. The winner will be the school that receives the most votes via the Facebook Page. You need to cast your vote before midnight this Friday 15th July.
Currently Grassmoor lies in 3rd position with 1619 votes with the current leader on over 2800.
Come on we can do this is takes two minutes to vote through your Facebook Page!!
The winner will be announced on Monday 18th July 2011 on via the Ronseal Playground website.
Emma T
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The defining trait of hero shooters is that everyone plays a unique role within the team. When people can't play the role they prefer (or when someone abrasively tells other teammates to switch to other characters), it often causes internal strife. This is the communications loop in far too many Overwatch matches, which is the most popular hero shooter.
Blizzard has a new method to mitigate these fights. It's implementing a role queue into Overwatch for both quickplay and competitive matchmaking. Before searching for a match, players select whether they'd like to play as damage, tank, or support characters. Then, the system picks two of each and puts them in a lobby together.
It's not a perfect solution. People might still argue over who plays as specific characters. Also, it doesn't guarantee a balanced team; it's seemingly possible to break from those pre-chosen roles and select any hero. But, Blizzard's mentality is that people will be happier if they're given the chance to play the type of role they prefer. Role queues should help accomplish that.
The changes won't go into effect right away. Role queues are available now on PC on the PTR. Then, they'll go into beta for two weeks beginning on August 13. Finally, they'll be implemented globally on September 1 when Competitive Season 18 starts.
Blizzard is making a similar change with regard to esports. Starting with Stage 4 of Overwatch League, which kicks off on July 25, teams will be restricted to a 2-2-2 format. That means two damage, two tanks, and two supports. The team composition meta (called GOATS) had skewed to three tanks and three healers, leading to way too many games playing out the exact same way. Balance is the goal for Overwatch right now, both casually and competitively.
Introducing Role Queue [Overwatch]
What's New in Stage 4 [Overwatch League]


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Lupulus Hopera
The Brewery
+32 (0)80 64 38 39
Beer Style
Belgian Pale Ale (BPA)
The Beer
Lupulus Hopera is a golden-blonde Belgian pale ale, dry-hopped and re-fermented in the bottle. The beer is both unfiltered and unpasteurised.
Although this is a strongly hopped beer, it is well-balanced in keeping with Belgian tradition.
The bitterness is beautifully restrained, thanks in part to the use of an aromatic exotic hop variety in dry hopping.
Lupulus' brewer uses several exotic and European varieties to compose his 'hop symphony'.
The re-fermentation in the bottle deepens the palette of tastes and aromas and lends complexity to the beer.
Lupulus Hopera is the latest addition to the Brasserie Lupulus range which already comprises Lupulus Blond (a tripel), Brune (the dark), Hibernatus (a winter beer), and the organic, Organicus.
These beers, produced with the use of the latest technology, are nevertheless rooted in Belgian tradition.
In that sense the Lupulus Hopera is classed as a Belgian Pale Ale (BPA) rather than an India Pale Ale (IPA), which can be extremely bitter or extremely aromatic.
The (I)PA style is very popular in the international craft brewers scene. It inspires Belgian brewers to create well-hopped, quite bitter or aromatic but generally balanced beers.
A top-fermented beer that re-ferments in the bottle.
Lupulus Hopera is brewed with pale malt, Herkules, Simcoe and Ella hops; with the Ella hops used for dry hopping, yeast, and water.
Colour & Transparency
The beer takes on an orange-blonde colour covered by a cloudy head of white froth.
Serving Temperature
Serving Glass
This beer is served in an elegant chalice on a tall stem, with its instantly recognisable drawing of a wolf cub surrounded by hop flowers.
Character, Tastes & Aromas
Hopera is a mild, quaffable beer with aromas of malt, hops, flowers and hay.
The hop bitterness is beautifully tamed in this dry beer with its subtle hints of fruit and herbs and spices. The finish is dry-bitter.
Lupulus Hopera makes a delicious pairing with slightly smoked salmon in a dill sauce, mild curries, a salad with crayfish, and fish and chips.
We would not really suggest to start using this one in sauces as the bitterness of the hops will intensify during the cooking process, unless of course you are looking to add that bitter tang as an aroma.
Keeping and Storage
Lupulus Hopera keeps in the bottle for two years. Store the bottles in a vertical position in a cool and dark environment.
A yeast sediment will form at the bottom of the bottle after standing for a while as the beer is unfiltered. This yeast can always be added when serving your beer according to your own personal taste.
As with the Lupulus Blond this beer is brewed to be enjoyed fresh; keeping it longer than advised will diminish the hoppy character and fruity aromas.
Bottle ✔ On Tap ✖
Available in bottles (33cl).
The Lupulus Hopera is one of the lastest beers to be added to the Lupulus range; nevertheless it quickly has found its way around Belgium.
You will have no problem picking it up from local shops or ordering it at the more specialised beer cafés.
Brasserie Lupulus also exports their beers across Europe and the rest of the world, so no need to panic, even outside of Belgium you will be able to get hold of it.
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Bringing Maths to Life:
Both last week and this one coming I'm travelling around the UK delivering training on planning using wonderfully named 'Maths Sandwich'!
This is an approach I developed over many years to show children WHY they need the skills, understanding and procedures we teach in our maths lessons. My children were SO much easier to teach, contributed more and retained their skills far more effectively when I taught maths through meaningful contexts.
The premise of the 'Maths Sandwich' approach is we begin with a question or context that is worthy of our thought, stimulates connections and generates questions. This is the first 'piece of bread' in the sandwich. The 'filling' is the skills we need to sharpen to solve the problem and the second 'piece of bread' is the application of our skills both back in the original problem and in other contexts (offering essential variation).
In one of my sessions last week we used an everyday local newspaper as our first 'piece of bread'. Free and widely available, this is an excellent resource and has enormous application across all key stages.
Where to start:
Get the children working in pairs exploring the newspaper and looking for numbers. You don't need a whole paper for each pair, just a few pages and these can be swapped around so everyone sees the front and back pages, shopping offers, TV listing etc.
Focus upon noticing and discussing WHY the numbers are where they are. What are they doing?
For example, we might have '55p' on the front; so these numbers are the price. Next to this there could be '5th' as part of the date; so this number is telling us which day of the month the newspaper was published. Under this we might see 12°C alongside a weather report; this number is telling us that day's temperature.
As we explore the paper we can look for numbers of different sizes doing different jobs (think 'more digits rather than 'bigger' numbers). We should begin to notice that symbols and letters are used as clues to what the number is doing. For example %, £, m etc.
What next?
Let's think about these numbers and what they're doing a bit more. Numbers are really interesting things; they can measure, order and label and sometimes they can even do more than one thing at a time!
When we see '55p' the 'p' is short for 'pence' which we know is money. Money is a form of measurement and helps us know 'how much' something is.
When we see '5thMay' this tells us the position of the day in the month of May; it is the fifth day. This isn't measuring but is instead ordering. '5' here doesn't mean five things but instead is a label for that day of the month. So tomorrow will be '6th' and yesterday '4th' ('Star Wars' day for those of you in the know!)
Labelling is where a number is used like a name. Sometimes numbers are used to label a bus or a road, our phone numbers and credit card numbers could all be letters or other symbols; the numbers have no numerical value. A number '7' bus doesn't have 7 passengers, it isn't the 7thbus to arrive, it wasn't the 7thbus made. It's just called the 'Number 7'bus.
Simpler Starting Points:
For younger children let's just notice when something in the paper is a number or a letter. Different fonts, sizes and colours can make distinguishing between the two very challenging!
Greater Challenge:
Noticing units of measure. How many abbreviations for units of measure can we spot and what are they measuring? What do we know about the units of measure e.g. % 'percent' meaning 'part of 100' and are there other units within this 'family' e.g. litres, centilitres and millilitres.
What about 12°C? Is this measuring or ordering? Is it merely labelling? How do we know? If it is measuring then what is it measuring? If it is ordering that what comes next?
All of the above acts as our first 'piece of bread'; we are noticing, discussing, explaining, connecting and wondering. Might it now be easier and more purposeful to strip away the newspaper context and focus in on the numbers themselves? You could be looking at ordering numbers, working with measures, solving problems involving time using the TV guide, scaling the recipes in the pull-out section, comparing house prices, calculating percentage offers and so much more!
I'll return to this idea and give more examples of how to continue with the journey on to our second 'piece of bread' in a later post. In this we'll look at the importance of applying skills we learned away from the newspaper context so that children see the enormous potential of their 'newly sharpened' skills.
So, gather some newspapers, get noticing and off you go! I'm off on my travels using not only newspapers but juice cartons, Macdonalds, 'Maths Through Stories' and lots more…all to 'Bring Maths to Life!'
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Guide to the Charles Gordon Post Papers, ca. 1975-1997
Table of Contents
- Collection Summary
- Biographical Note
- Scope and Content Note
- Subject Headings
- Administrative Information
- Access and Use
- Encoding Information
- Container List
Collection Summary
|Archives and Special Collections Library, Vassar College Libraries
|Post, C. Gordon (Charles Gordon), 1903-
|Charles Gordon Post Papers
|ca. 1975-1997
|6.0 cubic ft. (17 boxes)
|Post's diaries as well as correspondence to Post after his tenure at Vassar College.
|Forms of Materials:
|correspondence and diaries
Biographical Note
Charles Gordon Post, Vassar College professor emeritus of Political Science 1933-1969, received his Ph.D. from The Johns Hopkins University in 1933. In 1930, Post studied at the London School of Economics and Political Science for six months.
Post is the author of The Supreme Court and Political Questions, published in 1936; Significant Cases in British Constitutional Law, published 1957; and An Introduction to the Law, published October 1963. He co-authored two pamphlets with VC President Henry Noble MacCracken entitled Invitation to Freedom and Fair Play. Post collaborated on various other projects, as well.
Dr. Post served on the Committee on Undergraduate Education of the American Political Science Association. During the war, Post served as a member of the Town of Poughkeepsie War Finance Committee. Finally, Dr. Post was active in the Vassar College theatre community, taking part in more than twenty productions of Vassar's Experimental Theatre.
After retiring from Vassar in June 1969, Post was appointed as the Robert D. Campbell Visiting Prodessor at Wells College, Aurora, New York. Post continued there until 1985. Post died 18 February 1997 in Poughkeepsie, NY.
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|11 Nov 1901
|Charles Gordon Post born, Puerto Rico
|Graduated The Johns Hopkins University
|Received Ph.D., The Johns Hopkins University
|Vassar College Political Science Professor
|Wells College Visiting Professor
|18 Feb 1997
|Died, Poughkeepsie, NY
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Scope and Content Note
The Charles Gordon Post Papers contain Post's diaries as well as correspondence to Post after his retirement from Vassar College.
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Access and Use
This collection is closed for research until 18 Feb 2027 according to the agreement between Charles Gordon Post and the Vassar College Archives and Special Collections Library.
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Subject Headings
- Vassar College -- Faculty
- Political science -- Study and teaching -- United States
- Political scientists -- United States -- Biography
Document Types:
- correspondence
- diaries
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Encoding Information
Finding aid encoded by Jason Kovari, 19 Mar 2009.
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Preferred Citation
Charles Gordon Post Papers, Archives and Special Collections Library, Vassar College Libraries.
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Why Boutique Marketing Agencies Are Better Than Big Ones
Nixx Media is a boutique marketing agency in Tampa Bay which offer a variety of digital marketing services. And while Nixx Media is fairly small, we have the results and testimonials to prove we know what we're doing. However, we have encountered some businesses who don't truly understand the benefits of working with a boutique marketing agency over big ones.
If you are searching for a marketing firm to help you with your marketing, then you are already heading down the right path. This is a huge step for you and one you won't regret. Choosing the right marketing agency to work with is an important step for any diligent business owner. Here are some advantages you will want to consider as you continue your research.
Exceptional Communication
Nixx Media has a small team, each person dedicated to a specific scope of work. As a result clients do not get passed around from person to person, receiving different answers to the same question. Most clients have a dedicated contact person and will always be in communication with one person.
A small team like ours also means less chances for miscommunication between team members. For a client who many need to speak with a team member other than their dedicated person, you can be sure our entire team is up-to-date on your account. As a small team we are always in communication with each other with less layers of team members to work through.
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With larger companies their turnaround times can vary from long, to very long. If you're not getting a response within 48 business hours then we're not doing our job. Nixx Media's goal is to turn-around any responses within 24 business hours. And the truth is, we're pretty good at it.
In addition, larger companies will usually only offer one or two forms of communication. Having options is important to our clients. You can reach us via email, call, text, Skype, GChat, or just about any platform that is your preference. And you have our cell number so don't have to worry about missing us if you need us after 5 pm.
Individuals who work in small marketing agencies tend to be younger and have more freedom to express their creativity. As a result, you don't really have one person working on your account. You have an entire team collaborating, brainstorming and working together to market your business successfully.
A smaller agency also means we can hire for talent and not for numbers. Because we are methodical about who we work with, we establish our talent is a good fit for our clients. This is important to make sure we are successful in what we do and who we work with. In a larger firm, office politics and hierarchy can play a role, in many cases, a distraction away from the end goal. Obviously, this is not guaranteed to be the case with every big agency, but is much more likely in that environment.
Price / Budget
This might be a glaring contrast. But, I think it's important to break down exactly what the difference is between a small marketing agency and a large one in comparison to your budget. Larger overheads means more money coming out of the bottom line. And how do you think they are going to make up for it? With what they charge you. Someone has to pay for the building, the people, the technology, etc. Should that be you?
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KARACHI – Main round of Chief of the Naval Staff International squash championship concluded today with eight winners making their way to the quarter finals of the championship.
Commander Karachi Vice Admiral Khawaja Ghazanfar Hussain declared the final round open today by playing an opening shot at the Pakistan Navy Roshan Khan Jahangir Khan Squash complex, Karachi.
In first four matches Amir Atlas Khan made it to the quarter finals by beating Mansoor Zaman by 11-4,11-3,11-8 in 30 minutes. In another match Tayyab Aslam beat Nausherwan by 11-8, 11-13, 11-3, 11-9 in 51 minutes while Ali Mujtaba Shah Bukhari beat Haseeb Gul by 11-5, 11-9, 12-10 in 28 minutes. Asim Khan was defeated by M Saqib Yousuf by 11-6, 14-2, 11-6 in 44 minutes.
In other four matches Nasir iqbal beat Waqas Mehboob by 11-9, 11-4, 11-7 in 36 minutes while Farhan Mehboob defeated Danish Atlas Khan in a neck to neck competition of 114 minutes by 14-12, 11-16, 7-11, 9-11, 11-9. Khawaja Adil Maqbool beat Amaad Fareed in 22 minutes by 11-2, 11-8, 13-11. Farhan Zaman made it to the quarter finals by defeating Israar Ahmed by 11-7, 11-7, 11-5 in 22 minutes.
S. Ali Mujtaba Shah Bukhari will now face Amir Atlas Khan in the quarter finals while Tayyab Aslam will be playing against Nasir Iqbal. M. Saqib Yousuf will compete with Farhan Mehboob and Khawaja Adil Maqbool will challenge Farhan Zaman in the court.
The quarter finals will be played on 21st December 2013 at Pakistan Navy Roshan Khan Jahangir Khan Squash Complex from 01 p.m. to 04 p.m.


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There are serious rumors floating in the Mollywood sky, telling the viewers that Panav Mohanlal is soon going to be seen in Ravi's next movie. Pranav happens to be the son of the legendary star Mohanlal, and his fans are hence waiting eagerly to see his son the screen very soon.
Pranav has earlier played as a child artist in Ravi's early venture called Punarjaani, which came out in 2012. He also received the Best Child Artist Award for this movie. Ravi is of the view that this youngster has received all the acting genes from his father and is brimming with pure talent. Through his performance as a child he has proved the fact that he is going to be one of the strongest actors in the years to come.
It is also being heard that when Ravi has asked Pranav to act in his film, the latter was not at all interested in pursuing a career as an actor. However, Ravi has not lost all hopes and considers the fact that Pranav will be acting since he is already experienced in this regard.
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I would like that to use the shell version of 3-Heights PDF Analysis & Repair (https://www.pdf-tools.com/pdf20/en/prod ... is-repair/) in windows 8.1 64.
I succeed in running it using this command line in DOS ("Command Prompt") :
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for /R "J:\test\PB_006\" %i in (*.pdf) do pdrepair "%i" %~pi%~ni_repared.pdf
(I was helped by its manual page 10 : https://www.pdf-tools.com/public/downlo ... s/reps.pdf and the FAQ question "How can I use Shell tools to include subdirectories?"
https://www.pdf-tools.com/pdf20/en/supp ... questions/ )
I thought that I bypass the space problem using an autohotkey script. The goal is to select a source folder and a destination folder (usually the same) and run the exe command on every PDF files contained in every folders and subfolders (and optionally adds "_repared.pdf" to the filename. I have tried to modify an old one which gives me this :
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FileSelectFolder,SourcePath,,0,Select Source Folder
If SourcePath =
FileSelectFolder,TargetPath,*%SourcePath%,0,Select Target Folder
If TargetPath =
FolderSize = 0
Loop, %A_LoopFileFullPath%\*.pdf, , 1
FolderSize += %A_LoopFileSize%
If FolderSize >0
RunWait,c:\Program Files (x86)\PDF Tools AG\bin\pdrepair.exe "%TargetPath%\%A_LoopFileName%_repared.pdf" "%A_LoopFileFullPath%\*.pdf"
Alas it loads and close the DOS window very fast and no files are modified or created.
I also tried this with the same result (without "_repared.pdf") :
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RunWait,c:\Program Files (x86)\PDF Tools AG\bin\pdrepair.exe "%TargetPath%\%A_LoopFileName%_repared.pdf" "%A_LoopFileFullPath%\*.pdf"


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This week on The Children's Hour: Summertime means going to the pool, picnics in the park, and for Santa Fe New Mexico, summertime is opera season. We visited the world renown Santa Fe Opera to find out more about what opera is, and how kids can be involved. Summertime also is a great time to dig into new books, and we've got suggestions for kids of all ages.
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Bobby Brown Net Worth
Robert Barisford Brown was born on February 5, 1969. Bobby Brown Net Worth is $2 Million. He is an American singer, songwriter, dancer, actor and rapper. Brown started his career within the R&B and ensemble refashion, from its origination in 1978 till his exit from the cluster in 1985. beginning a solo career, he enjoyed success together with his second album in 1988, do not be Cruel, that spawned variety of hit singles as well as the self-penned "My Prerogative", and also the Grammy triumph "Every very little Step", that became his signature songs. Brown had a string of prime 10 hits on varied sign charts between 1986 and 1993. Brown is noted as a pioneer of latest jack swing, a fusion of hip-hop and R&B. His different hits embody, "Don't Be Cruel", "Roni", "Rock Wit'cha", "On Our Own", "Humpin' Around", "She Ain't value It" and "Something in Common".
He conjointly marked in films like a skinny Line Between Love and Hate and 2 will Play That Game. He came back to refashion for a reunion album and tour from 1996 to 1997, and came back with all six members for one more stint in 2005.
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|Robert Barisford Brown
|Date of birth
|February 5, 1969
|Singer, Songwriter, Dancer, Actor And Rapper
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Bobby Brown Net Worth
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How To Run A Profitable Family Friendly Restaurant…
It sounds obvious but you need a plan.
Most people open restaurants because they love food, they're passionate cooks but they're not necessarily business orientated. If you want to run (or already run) a family focused or friendly restaurant you need to plan how you are going to market your restaurant to that niche.
Personally I loved taking my daughter to a family friendly pizza restaurant when she was small. We probably visited the same place for about 10 years. It had tiled floors so any mess could easily be cleaned up and plenty of elbowroom between the tables, so when she would get up and wander around the table (as kids do) there was no fear of her bumping into tables and annoying other diners.
As a family we felt comfortable there. I was happy and my daughter was happy and you want your children to feel welcome when you go out, it's important.
So when it comes to planning a family friendly restaurant the owner needs to consider cutting down on capacity from something like 60 to 50 tables, just so there's room for strollers and kids to move around. You may also forget fabric banquette seats which can't be wiped down and avoid the $30,000 carpet which crayons and food will be squashed into. You will probably have to say goodbye to people who don't want to dine with the noise of kids in the background. The other side of that is they you will attract a lot of clients who, like me are grateful for a space where they can relax and enjoy a family friendly dining experience.
You have to think it through and decide if this is something you are committed to, you cannot ride two horses in the same race and win.
Either this is a place where you welcome, families, strollers, noise and mess or you don't, if you try to appeal to both audiences you will not win the hearts and dollars of either."
If you decide that you are going to have a family friendly (or focused place) then think outside the square with marketing initiatives, which encourage families to come and dine and engenders long term relationships.
"Colouring-in competitions, are a no brainer, but they don't add a thing to your business if it's just colouring-in you have to build in out-bound follow up marketing.
Get one of the parents to put their name and contact details on the picture, then at the end of the month you can choose a kid for a prize and get the family back in for a free meal.
"If 200 people enter and you choose five winners, you still have 195 runners up. Those kids can also receive a prize for entering (a mega ice cream with sprinkles for instance) and if 50% of them respond you have 98 more families coming in and spending money they never would have spent. The kids feel validated they've won a prize, they ask the parents if they can go back"
See if you can buy out-of-date toys from supermarket vending machines in the past we supplied these to restaurants we worked with. Restaurateurs gave theme to kids at the end of the meal. They get a toy, they love it, they beg to go back, the parents are happy, the kids are occupied and it's only cost a dollar brings them back – it's been a small investment for return custom.
Avoid the "one-hit raffle prize" which fundraisers often request. Instead think about giving away certificates to local schools so they can award "student of the week" awards in each class for a high performing or much improved student – the prize? A free kids meal at your restaurant. The cost of the kids meal might be $3 and you now have a family there and if you do it through various classes at multiple schools, you have built relationships with many families who now come to your restaurant .
In conclusion:
- A Good Kids Menu will attract discerning parents… (parents care about what their kids eat these days so are more likely to return to a restaurant who serve healthier options)
- Use the colouring-in competition as a way of getting repeat business.
- Offer weekly awards to all the local junior schools for student of the week. Then do the same thing for children's sports teams for Best and Fairest player, Team player, Most Improved and so on. This should be provided to the coach of each team in the age range that you want to attract.
- For coffee shops and cafes target local day care and pre-school centres with flyers offering free muffins/scones to mums when they buy a coffee with a friend after dropping the kids off. Or free "Fairy Bread" (yes I know it's not very healthy! but it works because kids love it) when they come for a coffee after school.
- Make a BIG deal about FREE Baby-chinos (when a parent is also dining or having a coffee). The strategy of not charging for a small cup of warm milk will win repeat business and word of mouth marketing as mums talk to each other about the place who looks after them and cares about their kids.
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Cowboys don't cry
By Marilyn Halvorson. 1984
The story of Shane Morgan and of a stormy relationship with his father that builds to a dramatic climax at… a local rodeo. Junior and Senior High. Followed by "Cowboys don't quit". 1984.
Bittersweet Bliss: A Novel (Saskatchewan saga. #5.)
By Ruth Glover. 2003
Two pioneer women, as different as can be. Two secrets skillfully buried, but not forgotten. Two journeys to embrace the… bittersweet bliss of the Canadian frontier. Sequel to "Seasons of Bliss" (DC31084). Followed by "Back roads to Bliss" (DC33742). 2003. (The Saskatchewan saga ; 5).2003.
Brother Frank's gospel hour: & other stories
By W. P Kinsella. 1994
In this third collection of short stories set in Hobbema, Alberta, Silas Ermineskin again relates his adventures with his friend,… Frank Fencepost. In the title story, Frank turns a traditional gospel radio show into a comic hour in which prayers actually do come true. In "Bull," Frank outwits the Alberta Supreme Court in a case about artificial insemination. Some strong language. c1994.
Box socials: a novel
By W. P Kinsella. 1991
Jamie O'Day reminisces about Truckbox Al McClintock as he describes the the various people who inhabited the area around Edmonton… in the 1940s, and the courtships, weddings, fights, dances and box socials that were a part of their daily lives. 1991.
All the way home
By Max Braithwaite. 1986
A portrait of a family that has endured the hardships of the homestead, enjoyed the prosperity of the 1920s, suffered… the poverty and desolation of prairie life during the Depression, and the tragedies of life and war. Some strong language and some descriptions of sex. 1986.
A searching heart (Prairie legacy. #2.)
By Janette Oke. 1998
High school senior Virginia Simpson draws on all her faith as she deals with her sister's difficult pregnancy, decides to… remain home instead of leaving for college, and comes to grips with the loss of her longtime boyfriend. Then her friend is involved in a near-fatal auto accident. Sequel to "The tender years", followed by "A Quiet Strength" (DC22379). 1998. (Prairie legacy series ; 2)
A place called Bliss (Saskatchewan saga. #1.)
By Ruth Glover. 2001
Sophia Galloway, a rich and pampered lady of Scotland's house of Heatherstone, and Mary Morrison, a servant, share the dream… of travelling to a new land of freedom and opportunity: Canada. On the journey overseas, Sophia and Mary both give birth, and the destinies of both babies will be entwined. Followed by "With love from Bliss" (DC31010). 2001. (The Saskatchewan saga ; 1)
A prairie as wide as the sea: the immigrant diary of Ivy Weatherall (Dear Canada)
By Sarah Ellis. 2001
Ivy Weatherall is just 11 years old when her family leaves England for the Canadian West with its land, lush… harvests, and opportunity for success. But in Milorie, Saskatchewan, jobs are scarce and they can barely make ends meet. Ivy's relatives pack up and head back to England, but to Ivy, Canada is full of wonder and adventure. Grades 3-6. 2001. (Dear Canada series)
A gift of sky
By Linda Ghan. 1988
Born into a Jewish-Canadian family in 1911, Sara Schiller grows up on the prairies of Saskatchewan. As she matures and… becomes a school teacher, she struggles to understand the love and hate, intolerance and compassion that exist in her community. c1988.
A bird in the house (New Canadian library. no. 96)
By Robert Gibbs, Margaret Laurence. 1974
Portrays the life and people of a small Manitoba town during the Depression. They are seen through the eyes of… Vanessa MaCleod, sometimes as a child, sometimes retrospectively as a grown woman. (New Canadian Library ; No. 96) 1974.
A beauty
By Connie Gault. 2015
In a drought-ridden Saskatchewan of the 1930s, self-possessed, enigmatic Elena Huhtala finds herself living alone, a young Finnish woman in… a community of Swedes in the small village of Trevna. Her mother has been dead for many years, and her father, burdened by the hardships of drought, has disappeared, and the eighteen-year-old is an object of pity and charity in her community. But when a stranger shows up at a country dance, Elena needs only one look and one dance before jumping into his Lincoln Roadster, leaving the town and its shocked inhabitants behind. 2015.
Under this unbroken sky
By Shandi Mitchell. 2009
Western Canada, 1938. Ukrainian farmer Teodor Mykolayenko returns to his family, who have been living with his sister Anna, after… a year spent in prison for the crime of trying to feed them. Channelling the great inner power that enabled him to survive drought, starvation, war, and Stalin, Teodor farms the land and watches his family heal and strengthen. But their hopes are short-lived when Anna's rogue husband returns with a plan that threatens to take away everything they've built. Some descriptions of sex and violence, some strong language. 2009.
Un oiseau dans la maison: le cycle de Manawaka
By Margaret Laurence, Christine Klein-Lataud. 2010
A l'âge ingrat de douze ans, Vanessa MacLeod vacille au bord du gouffre séparant l'enfance de l'adolescence. Prise entre ces… deux mondes, celle qui déteste le fait d'être si jeune grandit dans une imposante maison de briques où elle est un témoin privilégié de la vie qui bat au sein du nid familial. En huit histoires qui forment autant d'étapes d'un parcours menant à l'âge adulte et jalonné d'épreuves, de petits miracles et de grands deuils, elle se fera la chroniqueuse d'un clan fascinant, miné par la maladie et la folie. -- 4e de couv. Titre uniforme: A bird in the house.
The matter with Morris
By David Bergen. 2010
Morris Schutt, a prominent newspaper columnist, is experiencing disaster: his son has just been killed in Afghanistan; his newspaper has… put him on indefinite leave; his wife seems headed for the door; he is strongly attracted to another woman; and his daughter appears to be having an affair with one of her professors. He tries Cicero, Plato and Socrates for truth and a discreet dating service for happiness, but discovers that they're not that easy to find. Some strong language and some descriptions of sex. c2010.
Waiting for Joe
By Sandra Birdsell. 2010
Joe Beaudry and his wife Laurie are on the lam in a stolen motorhome, after losing their home and business… and sticking Joe's father in a nursing home. Joe wants to get to Ft. McMurray where he hopes to find work, but when Laurie maxes out their last credit card, he takes off hitchhiking. This leaves Laurie waiting for Joe, Joe trying to find meaning in a disappointing world, and a road which provides both of them with surprising answers. Some strong language, some descriptions of sex, and some descriptions of violence. c2010.
With love from Bliss (Saskatchewan saga. #2.)
By Ruth Glover. 2001
Kerry, an orphan, has never forgotten the love and acceptance she received at Maxwell Manor, and is fiercely loyal to… its inhabitants, especially the frail, gentle Franny. When Franny's demise seems spurred by an act of casual cruelty, Kerry travels to Bliss, Saskatchewan, to seek revenge. Sequel to "A place called Bliss" (DC30422), followed by "Journey to Bliss" (DC31009). 2001. (The Saskatchewan saga ; 2)
Winter of the white wolf
By Byrna Barclay. 1988
In 1905, Joanna Lungdahl journeys from Sweden to Canada to join her lover, Arvid Bjornsson. Years later, on the day… of her death, Joanna relives her life on a pioneer prairie homestead. Sequel to "Last echo" (DC11041). c1988.
Wings to fly
By Celia Barker Lottridge. 1997
Josie Ferrier has always loved the silver house that sits empty in the middle of the prairie grassland. She and… her new friend, Margaret Graham, whose family has just arrived from England, hope to uncover its secrets, including who is cleaning the deserted house. Sequel to "Ticket to Curlew" (DC12262). Grades 5-8. 1997.
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A lovely eastern schoolteacher from a well-to-do family heads for the Canadian frontier convinced that she will never fall for… any of the rough and rowdy adventurers of the West. But she forgets her conviction after meeting Wynn Delaney, a handsome Royal Canadian Mountie. Followed by "When comes the spring" (DC07695). 1983. (Canadian west ; 1)


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You know how the saying goes: Absence makes the heart grow fonder. That's great, but fondness isn't all it takes to keep the flame alive between you and your long-distance partner. Sex is important, too, which can obviously be hard to come by when you two don't live in the same city, or even the same state.
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Swap Phone Calls For Video Calls
It's great to hear your girlfriend's voice, but seeing her is even better. That might seem like a huge duh, but it's often so much easier to chat whenever one of you has the time, like while you're in line at the grocery store or driving to work. Not the sexiest of environments. Even though video calls might require more scheduling, they're worth it.
"Many couples report that they feel more connected when they get to see their partner, as they're engaging two senses—sight and sound—as opposed to just hearing their voice," says Jessica O'Reilly, Ph.D., creator of the Sexual Pro Series Webinar Videos. Plus, you'll be alone, meaning your attention is 100 percent on each other. Bonus: You don't have to wear any clothes. Naked dinner date? Naked dessert? You see where this is going.
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Sex toys that are app-controlled, like the We-Vibe Jive, a vibator that can be controlled anywhere from the We-Connect app, can be used during video sessions.
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A message with a few strategically-chosen emojis can be almost as hot as in-person dirty talk, since you're getting her to fantasize about what she's craving to do with you. Shoot her a text of what you're thinking about or a sexy scenario you can't wait to try with her next time you see her.
O'Reilly recommends using the app InTheMood, which is only connected to your partner, to avoid accidentally sending anything to other people in your contacts. And if you're sending sexy photos, consider hiding your face or only sending close-ups of certain body parts so that you're not identifiable. Besides, she'll appreciate any glimpse of you she can get. (Check out these sexting examples to get started.)
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Receiving a surprise package is already fun. When it's filled with naughty goodies? Even better. You can get creative with this based on what your partner likes, but O'Reilly has a few ideas. "You can send your partner something sexy for them to wear (or for you to wear as a teaser for your next meetup), or even an erotic book or a toy."
You can also fill up the box with some non-sexy items that she likes just to show her that you're thinking about her, she says. Then she can thank you for the package in person when you see her next.
The article This 4-Step Plan Will Keep Your Long-Distance Relationship Sexy As Hell originally appeared on Women's Health.
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After meeting Nick at The Brudenell where he was supporting the Cribs mammoth residency just before Christmas, Jim Phelps was keen to know more about this songwriter, performer and producer…
Leeds Living: How are you doing?
NH: I'm good yeah.
LL: So, what are you up to?
NH: I'm sitting in my studio signing CDs. That's it.
LL: You've got the new album coming out and recently you played at Cribsmas, how did that go for you?
NH: It was everything I wanted it to be. You were there, what did you think?
LL: Well I had a good time!
NH: I was very excited about it cos it was my first real proper gig and walking on stage I was not that nervous…less nervous than I thought I'd be. I got on stage and because we'd been practising quite a lot I knew the band was really good and they're pretty tight. Well, they're really tight. I just thought 'This is going to be all right. I'm not gonna worry about it. I'm gonna do the songs, I'm gonna do my best and it's gonna be awesome'. I would have preferred a mosh pit, but it was the first gig supporting The Cribs and I think on a Monday night a mosh pit would have been too much to ask. At the end a lot of people told me how much they enjoyed it and I thought that was great. And they weren't just my family, so I was really, really pleased. I wanna do more! I knew that would happen – that I would walk off and go "OK, when's the next one?"
LL: I had read that you had said there was a point where you never wanted to go on stage again. What's changed?
NH: Well I used to think I'd got it out of my system. I didn't need to go on stage again. I don't know what it was that's changed. I got asked to do this gig and I suddenly thought "Shit, I should do this but I really don't wanna. I haven't got a band." This was about two months ago. I just thought I should do it. You've got to say yes to these opportunities. You never know what's going to happen. I was asked also by The Killers to come play I Predict A Riot on stage with them at Leeds Arena, and maybe that was about five weeks ago. The feeling of walking on stage and playing in front of all those people was just so awesome and I just loved being on stage. I've always wanted to be on stage. I don't know why I'd thought I'd got it out of my system.
LL: Do you think it was just too much at the time?
NH: I think it goes along with a lot of baggage cos you don't just go on stage. You've gotta do all the hard work before and after. Maybe it was that, that I was trying to get that out of my system. But…it's worth it.
LL: Are you keeping the band from the Cribsmas gig to play with in the future?
NH: Yes. They are the official band. They've got a Whatsapp group so it's happening.
LL: How did you assemble the band?
NH: The first person was Tom – he's my friend and he's from Leeds. I'd asked him ages ago "If I ever have to do anything, you're my go to guitarist." So that was already understood. Glen, the drummer from the Howling Bells, he was through our old tour manager and then our original tour manager, Mike, is on bass. I rang him up and said "Can you help me with these gigs?" and he said "Yeah, I'll play bass as well if you like." So I was like "OK!" I know the drummer from The Dead 60s and he put me in touch with Ben, their keyboard player and guitarist. And then we all turned up at my house and started playing. Everyone had learned all the songs and they were all really great straightaway from the first rehearsal. It was a dream. Surprisingly easy. We started playing RSVP and I couldn't believe it. I played everything on the album version but when you stand in a room and someone's learned all the parts and you start playing it, it's really amazing. It comes to life and you can't believe it.
LL: Are there any surprises coming for the show at Headrow House on 29th January?
NH: We've been practising a couple of songs – one that people will know and one people won't know.
LL: What songs are you particularly proud of on the album?
NH: There's one called Feel Better which I really like. I've always liked songs that have two halves. Feel Better…it's strange how it works: it completely changes key and style and everything but it works. That's one of the ones we're practicsng right now and it's going to be a little tricky.
LL: Is there any song where you got that trick from?
NH: It's got to be The Beatles…something like A Day In The Life. Growing up and listening to that, I used to assume all bands did it. There's loads if you think about it but all in the past…someone will correct me but I can't think of any from the last few years. Bohemian Rhapsody – there's one!…Fleetwood Mac – The Chain. So you just get two songs in one; it's good!
LL: When I saw you play, the song that really stuck out for me was Tomorrow I Love You.
NH: I think that's gonna be the next single. I'll put the album out and then another single out.
LL: It's got 'single' written all over it.
NH: Well, let me tell you a few people have said that's a brilliant single. I can remember in the olden days, right at the beginning of the Kaiser Chiefs, there were a few songs people would always talk about. It's nice to have another one.
LL: It feels like it's gonna be a good song for when the sun comes out.
NH: Mmm…February or March might be a bit early. Oh well, I'll wait til the sun starts coming out!
LL: Do you have any songs ready for b-sides?
NH: No! B-sides seem to be a thing of the past. I used to like b-sides but nobody has mentioned a b-side yet. I'll and do an EP; that would be good.
LL: are you the kind of person that has a lot of stuff written in the background?
NH: No, I haven't actually. I only write when I have an aim in life – like an album or an EP or something. I'll write specifically for that and then stop. I finished the album in September and just about started to think about new songs. I like to get to a point where I miss it.
LL: Do you need a tangible push? Like: 'I need to do an album, therefore I need to write some songs.'
NH: Yeah. I like a deadline. I like to work fast. All the Kaiser Chiefs albums were fast. The first one was three months. And then I'll stop and won't be able to write anything else. That's the big clue: stop writing. When you can't write anything more, stop. You'll just write a load of crap. I hadn't thought about an album for five years. My default is just every few days write a different song with a different artist. So I haven't had that feeling of starting and finishing a project.
LL: You've written songs with a lot of different people. Is the process different when you're writing songs for yourself and somebody else?
NH: It's harder [writing for other people] because you have to guess a lot. You have to try and please them first. If you're pleasing yourself it seems a bit easier than pleasing…two people (laughs). If you know what I mean. You can play some chords, a melody, some lyrics and if they don't like it but you really like it, that's the weird bit. Then you have to start second guessing and work out what they might like. If they don't like the song it's dead in the water. They need to be 100% into it. It's a massive challenge.
LL: Is there any time where you thought to yourself 'Oh I've got a belter here!' and the other person's not digging it?
NH: Yeah. Definitely. I could think of ones that were rejected by somebody and come out and were a reasonably sized hit. They could pass on it and you take it to someone else and they love it. It's really weird. That's why I prefer myself as it's not a guessing game. I don't have to convince myself!
LL: How did you get your studio set up?
NH: I've had a studio since 2008, although not this one I'm in now. I used to have a little basement studio when I was in the band in Shoreditch, then moved down the hall and got a bigger studio. I've basically collected a lot of stuff over the years and then I moved house and the studio is here in Muswell Hill. Lots of old guitars and drums. The way the record sounds is how my collection sounds. It's all from the seventies basically. I haven't got lots of studio gear, not a whole mass of stuff like other people have, just the guitars and the drums.
LL: Tell me a couple of things you couldn't live without.
NH: OK, so I've got the Hofner bass, the McCartney bass. I think it's a '71…and that is so sweet. I get a lot of inspiration from that. Then there's a Boss Delay Machine DM100. It's totally awesome. It's like an eighties delay thing that will make anything sound incredible – guitars, vocals, anything. Just ebay stuff.
LL: Let's complete the band – is there set of drums and guitar that you can't live without?
NH: I've got one kit in the studio and it's amazing. It's a '78. I was born in '77 and I have nothing from that year. I have a '78 Ludwig kit which is awesome – a Vistalite. What about a guitar? I'm giving away all my secrets now…let me think. I'll go for the Gibson 335.
LL: You're known for your playing and songwriting but also your producing. Have you always been a producer since the early days of the band?
NH: I've done it for a long time but I don't really call myself a producer. I'm always about the song-writing really. I've produced bands and the Kaiser Chiefs' first ever demos. Our first single me and Peanut produced. I've done quite a bit but I would never call myself a producer – it's definitely third on the list.
LL: So it's performer, songwriter, then producer?
NH: Yeah. No. Songwriter first! Songwriter, then the rest. That's where my passion is.
LL: What's your philosophy when you're in the studio working on a production with someone? Do you put a lot of yourself into it? How hands on are you?
NH: I've got no answer to that. When I produce someone I just see how it goes. I reckon I have a certain number of tricks that I can do and hopefully they'll work with whatever band it is. I try and swerve from producing bands as it's so hard work and very little reward. It just doesn't excite me like songwriting does. Songwriting with bands is good and then I like to let them just take the song and then go and do it with an actual professional producer.
LL: If you take two extremes…someone like Steve Albini, who calls himself an engineer and refuses to give bands advice, and then the complete opposite where some producers will say "You need an extra bit in your song here"…which are you closer to?
NH: I'm the latter unfortunately. I'm the busybody who gets in the way! I probably do put too much of myself in there. I don't think it's a good thing. It's too difficult to resist! Whenever I hear something I think "It would be better if…" I do it all the time. "The chorus should come in there…you could do that twice and get rid of that bit." I think it's because I'm a songwriter. Someone will send me a demo of their song and I see the potential and I get excited. That's probably why no-one calls me to produce them.
LL: Do you feel more like a songwriter that records other artists rather than a producer?
NH: A lot of the productions I've done were by default. With Ratboy it was a co-production really. We recorded a lot of the stuff as we wrote the song. 75% was done on the day. To me production is a means to an end. I'm more about the song.
LL: Is there anyone you're looking forward to working with this year?
NH: I used to have a full diary of people to work with but since I started doing the album I've not booked anyone. This year I'm gonna be an artist, that's my thing this year. I go in five year cycles so I'll probably end up hating it in a couple of years! Being a professional songwriter is about as stable as…something that's very unstable….a pencil on a football.
LL: Or a football on a pencil.
NH: Yeah let's go with that.
LL: Is there anyone that would be a dream person to work with?
NH: (immediately) Harry Styles. That's not even a joke. I'd really like to work with Harry Styles. I was talking to someone about this the other day, which is why I answered so quick. I like his album. I like the affinity, the similar sort of sound to what I try to create which is the seventies, singer-songwriter sort of thing. That's where I'm best – where I'm writing songs in that classic mould.
LL: Is it easier working with a single person than with bands?
NH: Yeah definitely. I much prefer that. The whole mentality of a band is 'us against the world' and if you try and join in with that gang and imprint your personality on that it doesn't always feel right. I've had a certain amount of success in that world but bands are tricky. They're getting less tricky as co-writing goes more mainstream. Bands now do co-writing…it's kinda weird. I prefer it if they don't. I've turned people down – labels – because I think 'Why are you getting in a songwriter?' Why have you signed them if they haven't got the songs? Give them some time and let them be a band. You obviously sign them because you like what they're about, don't go and get professional songwriters in, cos Oasis wouldn't have done that.
LL: Liam's got songwriters on his new record.
NH: Yeah, although he's very open about it and I admire that. He's a singer, and he does go on about how he's the best singer in the world, and he is one of the best rock'n'roll singers in the world. He says he can write a verse all day long but can't get the choruses. If you can't do it, it's great that you can admit it and get someone in.
LL: Are there any Spinal Tap moments that have happened to you?
NH: I've been in Cleveland and literally gone on stage, drumming on the wall and saying 'Hello Cleveland!' It doesn't get more Spinal Tap. We used to make a lot of stuff up in the gigs, like endings that would go on and on and on. There was an intro that sounded just like Stonehenge (laughs) and doing that thing like 'Nobody knows where they came from…or what they were doing' and literally saying that.
LL: Into the mic?
NH: Yeah literally. Spinal Tap…became part of us. (laughs) I've been on that Saucy Jack roof by that pool and had that conversation…"We should envy us!….I envy us!" (laughs)
LL: Thank God you didn't spontaneously combust – it's always the drummer that dies in that film.
NH: Yeah, we met one of the drummers, Ric Parnell, too.
LL: Last question. There was something I read online about you being a spaghetti eating champion in Romania.
NH: Is this a joke?!
LL: This is what I've read!
NH: This is quite Spinal Tap. The first time I heard this…it's not true by the way…here is the whole background of that. We were somewhere in Eastern Europe, and somebody asked me that exact question. This was over ten years ago. I looked it up and I think it was on my Wikipedia page so then it got taken down. I haven't heard about it since you just said it then. Maybe it's resurfaced.
LL: So the big news is you are definitely not a spaghetti eating champion.
NH: No. It's funny that. That was a good one. I'm gonna search for that now.
LL: It's the kind of thing that's strange enough…that someone couldn't make it up.
NH: I'm gonna say it's true. It's not. But it is.
LL: A bit of Trump's fake news.
NH: Exactly.
Nick's debut solo album 'Tell Your Friends' is released on 26 January 2018. If you support your local record store and buy the album from Crash Records in Leeds then you'll get invited to album launch at Headrow House on 29 January. If Nick's recent gig at The Brudenell was anything to go by it's not a night to miss.


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Budget puts paid to tax friendly super strategies for the wealthy
Investors urged to consider tax-effective investments outside of super
Sydney, 18 May 2016: "The 2016 Federal Budget made it clear that the Government's changes, if passed into legislation, will force wealthier investors to consider alternative investments to complement their super when it comes to structuring their finances and planning for retirement. Making additional contributions to Super may no longer be the best option in many cases."
These are the words of Neil Rogan, General Manager of Investment Bonds for Centuria, who today confirmed that a number of the proposed changes to superannuation announced in the recent Budget would curtail the ability of wealthier Australians to use super as a retirement savings tool should they be passed into legislation.
Mr. Rogan said that the Treasurer's stated aim of reducing tax breaks for the wealthy inherent in the current system, means that financial advisers may need to find ways in which their high net worth clients can complement smaller contributions to super with other tax friendly structures.
"There are a number of options available, including family trusts and negative gearing, but one which is particularly suited for consideration by investors with a medium to long term investment horizon is investment bonds," he said.
Investment bonds, like managed funds, allow for investment in a range of asset classes, however, like superannuation, tax is paid within the investment bond structure, and not by the investor, at the corporate tax rate of 30%. Franking credits and tax deductions can also reduce the effective tax rate still further. Additional contributions can be made to the bond each year, and if it is held for 10 years, no personal tax is payable on the principal or earnings.
Mr. Rogan said that the proposed reduction in the annual concessional contribution cap from $30,000 or $35,000 for the over 50s to $25,000 per annum for everyone, means that those who were contributing $35,000 p.a. in the past could consider contributing the excess $10,000, or even more, into an investment bond.
"They have some very attractive features. There is no limit to the initial investment. The investor does not need to include the bond in his/her annual tax return and after 10 years, all the proceeds from the bond, both capital and earnings, are personally tax free.
"Investment bonds offer an attractive alternative to super that should be considered now that the ability to contribute to super tax-effectively has been curtailed," he said.
Mr. Rogan went on to explain that the reduction in the non-concessional cap from $180,000 p.a to a lifetime limit of $500,000 – backdated to 2007 – means that investors who have already reached their limit will need to review their options.
"Again, investment bonds can help. There is no limit to what can be contributed in the first year, and additional annual contributions of up to 125% of the previous year's contribution are allowed.
"And if the investor wishes to withdraw the proceeds after 10 years, the proceeds are free of any additional tax and their adviser can establish a regular withdrawal program of this income, if the investor doesn't want to take the full proceeds as a lump sum," he said.
Finally, Mr. Rogan said that the potential new rules around contributions to super would mean that the ability of high net worth investors to use super as an intergenerational wealth transfer tool could also be limited.
"Because an investment bond is also a life insurance policy, the proceeds can be directed to a nominated beneficiary and, should the investor die, will be paid to the beneficiary without any tax payable by the beneficiary, regardless of how long the bond has been held, and will not form part of the estate," he explained.
"We are by no means suggesting that anyone make a hasty decision about changes to portfolios, but we would encourage them to research the pros and cons of strategies outside of super. Some may be more tax-effective than they think," Mr. Rogan said.
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