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Fab Freebie: Come To My Windows
***This giveaway is no longer accepting entries – see who won below!***
And this week's lucky winner is Amy (who says she has an "unhealthy addiction to my iPhone, between email, Facebook, Pinterest etc. but I put it away for family time.") Congrats!
Whether it's googling around for a tutorial, answering comments on the go, or making a list of project materials on our phone, gadgets have definitely wormed their way into our DIY routine. So we thought one of you might enjoy being hooked up with over $700 worth of Microsoft's newest Windows devices – a Surface RT and a Windows Phone. The Surface is like a tablet, laptop, and e-reader in one – and has fun features like a kickstand for watching movies and a spill-proof keyboard for, well, when your toddler watches movies. And the Windows Phone is equally kid-friendly since it allows you create a dedicated "Kid's Corner" so they can play without accidentally deleting all of your emails.
- PRIZE: A Microsoft Surface RT with Touch Cover and a Windows Phone (a Nokia Lumia 920 for AT&T customers, a Windows Phone 8X by HTC for others)
- TO ENTER: Comment on this post with the words "WINDOWS ME" and tell us…
- BONUS QUESTION: … what's the most invaluable thing that your computer, tablet, or phone does for you? Is it the ability to check your email on the go? Do you love packing your tablet or e-reader on vacation instead of lugging a stack of books? Or would you be lost without access to Facebook?
- NUMBER OF WINNERS: One
- PRIZE SHIPS: We always beg every vendor to ship internationally but some companies are not legally able to vend things beyond specific areas (more on that here). This giveaway is open to the United States.
- GIVEAWAY CLOSES: Wednesday, May 8th or at 10,000 entries (whichever comes first)
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WINDOWS ME! I love being able to pull out my tablet when I'm bored in a waiting room! :)
I keep all my to do lists and calendar on my phone/tablet. Wouldn't have any idea what I was doing without it.
WINDOWS ME! Please pick me so i can throw away my boring Apple products :)
WINDOWS ME! My computer is invaluable because it has ALL of my photos. It's so easy to sort, search and share- I can barely remember the days before digital photography :0)
WINDOWS ME! I love having GPS and navigation on the go – I have ZERO sense of natural direction, so being able to drop a pin where I park and navigate back, or just look up how close I am to something is so nice! I'd probably be a missing persons without GPS.
My tablet lets me check out Young House Love wherever I am.
Windows Me! Skype-ing with family who lives on the other side of the US. My son always asks to talk to 'Mimi'!
WINDOWS ME! I love being able to download, edit and upload all my pictures!
WINDOWS ME! I can't live without being able to catch up on my blogs :) All of the inspiration has been sooo helpful when making our first house our own.
WINDOWS ME! I would have a hard time getting anywhere without google maps- on my computer or my phone!
I have our budget on the computer, which eases my mind of less math.
Helps me stay organized.
Windows me! I love being able to take and send pictures with my phone – I probably would never take pictures otherwise!
Windows me! I love the portability because I'm always checking my email or fb! I like a tablet because its better for viewing pics than my phone.
Windows me! Can't live without my e-reader function or without instagram photo app =)
Window me!!
Windows me! Definitely reading books and my favorite blogs.
WINDOWS ME! I like using it for directions or Yelp when on the go.
Windows Me! Love packing the e-reader on vacation!!!
WINDOWS ME! I would be lost without my calendar and reminders!
windows me!
i love to cook so recipes and keeping lists of stuff to get at the grocery store is super handy.
WINDOWS ME! My phone gets me from point A to point B– which is pretty crucial for me, since I'm hopeless without a map!
WINDOWS ME!! Just keeping up with email and facebook on the phone. I was always behind when I had to wait until I got to a computer…never seemed to happen.
WINDOWS ME! I would love to have a windows phone just like my hubby!
WINDOWS ME! Maps of everything in my pocket! And the internal GPS. I used to get lost in my driveway!
WINDOWS ME! I couldn't survive as a mom of 3 and an at-home production manager of a publishing company without being able to check e-mail on the go!
I love being able to do school work anywhere!
WINDOWS ME! I don't own a computer so I rely on my phone to do everything from grocery lists, facebook, banking….can't function without it!
Windows me! Being able to check online for directions or other info is invaluable!
Windows Me! I would be LOST (literally) without being able to use the maps/directions app on my phone!
Windows me! I love having my to-do lists handy wherever I go!
Windows Me!
I like being able to access my library's digital holdings with the Overdrive app on my iPod touch.
WINDOWS ME!- definitely the best thing is keeping simple work tasks/information moving while away from the office. Crisis can be averted or mitigated unlike ever before.
WINDOWS ME! I would like a tablet one for long car rides to help keep me occupied..
Windows me!
WINDOWS ME!! GPS on my phone is a lifesaver!
WINDOWS ME! Please!
I would be lost without my smartphone – it organizes my entire life: calendar, email, photos, music, reminders.
My calendar is my lifeline.
Windows me! I think streaming video is the most fantastic thing. My 'portable TV'/ipad now makes tasks like washing dishes, sweeping and folding laundry totally bearable because the entertainment comes with me.
Windows me! our tablet entertains our 4 year old daughter in a pinch
Windows me! I love my tablet for road trips.
and I love e-reader capabilities. My iPod has apps for every e-reader there is and I think I'm to 200 books that fit in my pocket! (Including yours)
the most valuable thing my computer does for me is enable me to edit/photoshop my family photos!
Windows me!!! Absolutely it's all about the photos:storage, editing and sharing! My PC and phone are invaluable!
WINDOWS ME! My phone gives me email updates on the go, which is super valuable as a freelance writer and editor. I can jump on job opportunities no matter where I am!
WINDOWS ME! My computer allows me the flexibility to work from home…um, so I can keep up with my family's never ending laundry pile. On second thought, is that a good thing?
WINDOWS ME- I love being able to access my emails on my phone on the go- that way there is never a huge backlog when I get to my computer
I love just being able to have whatever information I need always wth me! Whether that's the location of the nearest coffee shop or help with a stats question!
Camera and book all in one! and emergency kid toy! Lifesaver!
Love the convenience of having my phone so I can take pictures on the go!
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Here's another noir pulp mystery from the days when fists were hard, but guns were harder...
A crook asks him to plot a robbery that will be absolutely perfect....
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A trailer has surfaced for the highly awaited TV adaptation of the Coen Brothers' classic film Fargo, which starred Francis McDormand, Steve Buscemi and William H. Macy. Macy starred as a car salesman desperate for money who turned to a group of criminals as a way of getting a ransom from his wealthy father-in-law. The film will be made into a ten-part drama series, which will star Martin Freeman and Billy Bob Thornton after being announced by FX in 2012.
The series is scheduled to premiere on April 15 in the US, and will air later that month in the UK on Channel 4. Also confirmed to appear in the series are Colin Hanks, son of beloved actor Tom, and Bob Odenkirk, who played Saul in the hugely popular Breaking Bad.
Martin Freeman stars in the show as an insurance salesman named Lester Nygaard, who gets himself in deep trouble with the wrong sort of people. Not a lot is revealed by the trailer, though more is likely to be revealed in the coming weeks.
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OPM's Zawodny to replace Zielinski as retirement chief
July 19th, 2011 | Office of Personnel Management | Posted by Stephen Losey
The effort to tame the Office of Personnel Management's struggling retirement system is about to lose its leader. Associate Director of Retirement Benefits Bill Zielinski will return to the Social Security Administration in September to become its next regional commissioner in San Francisco, Federal News Radio reported yesterday.
That's not good news for the tens of thousands of recent federal retirees who aren't getting their complete pension checks, and were looking to Zielinski to fix the perennial problem. OPM Director John Berry made it Zielinski's top priority last fall, and Zielinski felt the agency was making progress. Zielinski last month said OPM would issue quicker, more accurate interim annuities by using the initial pension estimates retirees' employing agencies. And OPM is moving to eliminate paper records in favor of electronic records, which he hopes will eventually allow faster, more accurate calculations.
OPM said that Kenneth Zawodny, who is currently deputy associate director of the Center for Operations at the agency's Federal Investigative Services Division, will take Zielinski's place. FISD handles background checks for the bulk of the federal government, and Zawodny is in charge of case management and field investigation programs, including international and counterintelligence investigations.
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Naked Bike Riding
Ali from abbywinters.com first started to masturbate when she rode her bike… She found herself alone at home one afternoon and decided she had to know what it was like to ride her bike naked in the back yard!
This stunning work of art with blonde hair and perky little boobs is going to ride a bike naked to get herself off!
Now that's a masturbation trick we've never seen before! She's about to have one huge orgasm riding on her bike!


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With a Warrior's yell, Walla Walla Community College's Laekynn Culpepper celebrates a second-game, 25-17 win against Yakima Wednesday night at the Dietrich Dome.
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WALLA WALLA — Walla Walla Community College evened its NWAACC volleyball record at 1-1 with a hard-fought, three-set victory over Yakima at the Dietrich Dome Wednesday.
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Because I'm bored, I decided to upload my favorite costumes in order from oldest to most recent.
Claire Redfield - Claire was the first costume I did after I had my daughter in 2007. I've loved Claire since RE2, but I didn't care for that outfit at all, so I decided on her Code Veronica outfit. I'm really proud of the vest. It took forever to draw and paint, but it was completely worth it. I love the end result. This is the only costume that I use my own hair for.
Hanon Hosho - Hanon started off as a joke. My best friend at the time was joking when she stated that she wanted to get a big group together to do an entire MMPPP cosplay. I pointed out that we did have enough people in our immediate group that we could do this. So, we went with it. This costume was the most labor intensive costume I have to date. All the ruffles are handmade, most of the costume is hand sewn, and so many hours of blood, sweat, and tears went into making the accessories.
Duke Devlin - The costume I almost gave up on. I love Duke, in the crappy 4Kids version and the Abridged version. While I think I'm far too feminine to cosplay boys, I just had to do this. So, I got everything together, made all the jewelry, and just stared at the wig. After about six hours of literally staring and Malindachan's Yami Yugi wig tutorial, I had this beast. I need to wear him again since Layna got me a clip on ponytail for my wig and I haven't had a chance to wear it.
Ranka Lee - This was a birthday gift from Layna, and I adore it. It's super comfy, super cute, and we most definitely need to get more pictures! No one else could possibly be a more fabulous Sheryl than my bestie. Plus, everyone seems to think that I pull of the moe desu character better than everyone else (even though I'm the oldest in the group).
Kurama - Kurama was a dream cosplay for me. I've loved him since I was 12-years-old. It's not completely accurate because I really didn't have any time to style the wig, but I love him anyway. It's super comfortable. Plus, costumes that my grandmother helps me make are always special to me.
Panty (red dress) - Where do I even start with Panty? Layna got me into Panty and Stocking and said that we should cosplay them eventually. My grandmother and I made my dress and Layna's dress, and I surprised her with it as a late birthday present. I love being Panty so much!
Panty (angel version) - This was a Christmas present to myself and Layna. I'm really hoping to wear these at a bigger con at some point because we only got to wear them on Sunday at HamaCon. The biggest pain in the ass is the shoes/leg bands. They absolutely murder my feet.
Damara Megido - My patron's dancestor. I love being Damara more than Aradia because I'm expected to be crude and ridiculous. The only negative thing that I've experienced in this costume was at HamaCon when someone told me that I'd be a much better Damara if I could speak Japanese, which ticked me off. Layna also busted her ass making this costume for me.
Alice Liddell - I'll admit, I don't know much about Heart no Kuni no Alice, but from the little bit that I've read and watched, I could tell that I act a lot like Alice. Layna wanted to wear her Peter White costume again. So, when she asked if I would do Alice to compliment it, I said yes. All of the gold designs on the dress were hand painted. The ruffles were hand folded. Layna also cranked this out in three weeks while she was working on Latula and Damara.
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The PCSD also proposes goals and indicators specific to the energy, transportation, and agriculture sectors.
CENR's goals for environmental and natural resource research are presented in the context of five overall goals for Science and Technology:
improved environmental quality;
a healthier, safer America;
a stronger economy;
enhanced national security; and
improved education and training.
CENR's goals for improved environmental quality cover seven areas:
air quality;
biodiversity and ecosystem dynamics;
global change;
natural disaster reduction;
resource use and management;
toxic substances/hazardous and solid waste; and
water resources and coastal and marine environments.
For each of the seven goal areas, CENR provides a description of the current state of understanding; a characterization of the themes of the current research; proposed areas of enhanced emphasis; selected milestones for 1995–1998; and a proposed budget for fiscal year 1996, reflecting the Administration's priorities. Five of the seven research areas show at least slight budget increases. Two of the areas (resource use and management and natural disaster reduction) show slight declines from the previous year.
In addition to the seven research areas, CENR presents five crosscutting topics for Integrated Environmental Research and Development:
ecosystem research;
observations and data management;
social and economic dimensions of environmental change;
environmental technology; and
science policy tools: integrated assessments and characterizations of risks.
These crosscutting topics span the seven environmental research areas. Each topic, in turn, has an environmental goal, key policy objectives, areas of enhanced emphasis, and selected milestones, 1995–1998. No separate budgets are presented for the crosscutting topics.
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Sea World, San Diego
I don't remember which dolphin pictures I posted before, so here are a few of my favorites!
If you recall, my husband asked about trainer interaction times, and was told to bring me back in an hour. When we returned we found that they were doing the experience down the small set of steps (pictured in the 2nd image), and so I would be unable to participate.
When we asked the trainer if there was a place I could position myself to at least watch the others she was humiliated, and invited me to a private "play date"!
I had a FABULOUS time loving on the dolphin, and I think I opened their eyes about accessibility a little bit.
I'd say that is a win-win! ;)
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State police had a suspect in their sights for months in the killings of two of Alburtis' best-known residents, but very few knew it.
With the tiny town on edge after its first homicides ever, police tried to calm residents while they followed a trail of $100 bills from Pennsylvania to Florida.
The trail led them to Brandin Lee Kasick, 26, an unemployed man they say shouldn't have had that kind of money, who had been in Althea Walbert's Cobblestone Court home many times over the years in his job as a carpet cleaner.
Police interviewed Kasick by phone on March 17, less than a week after Walbert, 82, and her 59-year-old mentally challenged daughter, Jeannette, were found dead in their home. He denied knowing the Walberts, telling police he did "work for a lot of people" in the Alburtis area.
That day, police spoke to Kasick's girlfriend, who told them she was just about to dump a garbage bag containing the last of Kasick's belongings. The couple had two daughters from an on-again, off-again relationship, but she kicked him out of her Orefield home on March 11, the day the Walberts were found dead.
Police say that inside the garbage bag, they found a pair of blood-speckled sneakers. Last week, DNA experts confirmed that the blood belonged to one of the victims, and state police went to Florida to get Kasick.
On Sunday night, Kasick was arrested by Sarasota police, and he agreed Monday to be extradited to Lehigh County, where he will be charged in the killings and face the death penalty.
"We understand the anxiety these shocking deaths had on the tight-knit community of Alburtis and the public's need for answers in the deaths of two women who were well known and part of the fabric of the small community," Lehigh County District Attorney James B. Martin said at a Monday news conference.
"We are grateful for the public's patience while state police tracked leads, interviewed witnesses and collected evidence to ensure there was sufficient evidence for an arrest and a solid case."
Martin said he will seek the death penalty for Kasick, citing two aggravating circumstances — the number of victims and the commission of additional felonies.
Martin, state police Capt. William Teper and Alburtis police Chief Robert Palmer called the arrest one of the most satisfying in their many decades in law enforcement.
"This is a day many people have been waiting for in Alburtis," Palmer said.
The killings, the first in the borough's nearly 100-year history, led to fears among the residents about their safety and rumors about a murderer on the loose.
Since the Walberts were found the morning of March 11 in their home at 122 Cobblestone Court, almost no details were released on how they were killed. At Monday's news conference, authorities called it "a brutal scene" on the first floor and gave the official cause of death as sharp force injuries to the neck.
"The Lehigh Valley has had its share of unspeakable crimes, but this is one of the worst cases I have seen in 14 years as district attorney," Martin said.
Investigators allege Kasick burglarized the Walberts' home between March 8 and 11, killed the two defenseless women and fled to Florida with thousands of dollars from Althea Walbert's purse. Police would not say if the Walberts struggled with their killer.
Besides the DNA hit, a Lehigh County grand jury heard testimony from witnesses and dozens of investigators collected evidence and conducted interviews. Kasick will be charged with two counts of homicide, robbery, burglary, theft and receiving stolen property.
Court records detail how Kasick became a person of interest in the case, less than a week after the bodies were discovered.
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ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. -- The Orange County Deputies' Union is demanding raises from the sheriff's office, even though no other county workers will see raises this year. The impasse has halted contract negotiations.
The deputies who patrol the streets are not just in a battle against crime, they are now in a battle over money with their sheriff.
"What the sheriff is offering is not to pay you what you're due," said the head of Central Fla. PBA, John Park.
Central Fla. PBA is the union representing the deputies. Two years ago, deputies were given raises, a cost of living adjustment and what they call step-pay or merit pay. However, last year and this current fiscal year they did not receive raises.
But they're not alone. The county put a hold on all raises, because it couldn't afford them.
"How can you justify raises when no other county employees are getting raises?" WFTV reporter Jeff Deal asked Park.
"The whole comparison game of, 'Well, deputies shouldn't get raises because nobody's getting raises' doesn't fly," he replied.
Park believes the dangers of the job make the merit pay they had received for 34 years straight necessary. He said it would amount to a 3-percent raise and believes the county can afford it.
Park also points to the sheriff giving back nearly $6 million to the county over the last two years.
No one from the sheriff's office responded to WFTV's questions, but in an email from the sheriff to employees he explained he received some of that money back to pay for rising fuel costs and new patrol cars.
The sheriff said the budget challenges have made it impractical to provide merit increases; they could even lead to forced layoffs, if the county cuts the sheriff's budget again.
The sheriff has offered a $1,100 bonus, but the union wants guaranteed salary increases. They expect this will have to be decided by a mediator in a couple months.


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Although there were obviously issues when the Los Angeles Lakers hired Mike D'Antoni as head coach, many believed Phil Jackson and the Lakers would work out a return at some point.
Instead, Jackson is returning to the team he played for, the New York Knicks, as team president.
Lakers' guard Kobe Bryant was not surprised by Jackson's decision at all.
"I wasn't surprised by it," Bryant said on "The Dan Patrick Show" on Wednesday via Dave McMenamin of ESPN Los Angeles. "He mentioned that that was likely to happen and I just wished him all the best.
"Like I said, there's only but so much meditation a person can do all day. You know what I mean? At some point you got to get up and do something."
Bryant, of course, won five titles with Jackson, but never thought Jackson was returning.
"From my understanding, they never had that dialogue since last season," Bryant said. "So if there was some interest there, I'm sure our organization would have reached out and had those conversations with him."
Bryant has been ruled out for the remainder of the season but has pledged to come back just as strong as ever next season.
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05 July 2011
The Mayor of London, Boris Johnson, today announced that his drive to create more apprentices in the capital has smashed its 20,000 target three months early and by almost 50 per cent.
Working in partnership with the National Apprenticeship Service (NAS), the Mayor's campaign has seen a total of 28,120 people finding places on schemes with companies across a wide range of the capital's business sectors.
Its success means that London's share of apprenticeship starts has leapt from just five per cent to more than 8.5 per cent nationally in a year – the largest growth of anywhere in the country.
The Mayor and his 'Apprenticeship Ambassador' and former BBC 'Apprentice' winner Tim Campbell launched a major campaign in November last year to create 20,000 apprenticeships by September 2011. Boris Johnson lobbied and personally wrote to some of the capital's biggest employers, urging them to play their part in helping Londoners into work.
The Mayor has led by example, creating around 2,000 apprenticeships in the past two years within the GLA Group and its contractors, through his responsible procurement programme.
A raft of big businesses responded to the Mayor's call and committed to creating apprenticeships, including Accenture, Microsoft, HSBC, Norton Rose and Channel 4. Today, a further crop of well-known companies, including Sky, Visa Europe, Reed Group, Capgemini, Veolia and the National Theatre all revealed details of new schemes.
The Mayor of London, Boris Johnson, said: "I am extremely grateful to everyone who has helped us rise to this important challenge. In difficult times it is vital that we do all we can to create jobs and opportunities for the next generation and that we invest in measures that will help us to recover more quickly and convincingly. Whether it's in banking, financial services, technology, media or the arts, we've sought to ensure that these young people are poised to take advantage of any opportunities that arise for them in the future, so that London is well poised to lead the rest of the UK out of recession."
John Hayes, Minister of State for Further Education, Skills and Lifelong Learning said: "Apprenticeships are back where they belong at the heart of our education and training system. The Government is building the biggest and best apprenticeships programme our country has ever seen because we want to rebuild a sense of purposeful pride in our young people, and give businesses the high level skills they need to drive growth and prosperity. On my watch, we'll support 250,000 more places than under the previous Government's plans."
Simon Waugh, Executive Chairman of the National Apprenticeship Service, said: "'The number of apprentices taking an Advanced or Higher Apprenticeship has almost doubled since last year and our relationship with the Mayor of London and the GLA is crucial to sustain this drive and increase the level and quality of Apprenticeships across London. Visa Europe, Sky, Capgemini, Reed Partnership, the National Theatre and Veolia have now made commitments and we want to see more employers follow their example."
Businesses today announcing their commitment to apprenticeships
Sky has created almost 30 new apprenticeships, which will be based at its west London offices as part of its commitment to increasing the number of opportunities it offers young people and supporting the Mayor's initiative.
Deborah Baker, Sky's Director for People, said: "We're proud to be supporting this initiative by offering new and exciting apprenticeships at Sky where young people from across London will get the chance to work in the creative media industry. The placements will give candidates experiences of working behind the scenes at Sky as part of our Broadcast Operations, Drama or News teams or at the cutting edge of technology as part of our Sky Networks team. We are investing in developing the skills of young people as we see them as a crucial part of the long term success of our business."
Visa Europe is creating a total of 19 apprenticeship roles starting at the end of this summer at its European headquarters in Westminster. One role is being created in the finance department and six business and administration positions will be created to offer apprentices a chance to work across all Visa Europe's business divisions. A further twelve will be created in Processing Operations.
Peter Ayliffe, Chief Executive at Visa Europe, said: "We are always looking for ambitious and hard working individuals to join our team which is why the business recognised the importance of investing in young talent through apprenticeships. Payments are changing with the growth of e-commerce and developments such as contactless and mobile payments. These apprentices will be joining us at a very exciting time."
Leading recycling and waste management company Veolia Environmental Services has committed 300 places a year from 2011 as part of its apprenticeship scheme.
Jean-Dominique Mallet, Chief Executive Officer, Veolia Environmental Services (UK) Plc said: "Developing and equipping our future workforce has always been a critical element of how we want to drive our organisation forward as evidenced by the apprentices here with us today. As part of our ongoing development we have committed 300 places a year from 2011 into our apprenticeship scheme. This involves a significant investment of £2.5 million in learning and development.
"Our aim at Veolia Environmental Services is to help fill the industry skills gap by encouraging more apprenticeships throughout our business and to provide them with the opportunity to take on real work challenges in addition to gaining vital site experience in order that they can develop and contribute positively to the company and communities in which we work."
Reed Group has announced that over the next year up to 100 people will begin apprenticeships with the company in various roles across London.
Tom Millar, Director, Learning2Work & Business Support at Reed in Partnership, said: "Our business relies on recognising talent and understanding the needs of employers. Our decision to create this apprenticeship scheme is testament to our faith that our Apprentices will have a positive impact on the productivity and success of our organisations."
Leading management consulting and information technology services group Capgemini are set to create places for 24 apprentices in software development.
Christine Hodgson, UK Chairman, Capgemini said: "We are proud to be part of the Mayor's London Apprenticeship Campaign by launching Capgemini's first Higher Apprentice Programme in software development. Our first 24 Higher Apprentices will be from London and will join us in September this year to start with hands on work experience while studying for a degree in Computing & IT Practice from the Open University. This is an extension of the apprenticeship scheme we established in 2008 and is the first time we have sought an alternative to IT graduates, which have traditionally been the requirement not only of our company, but the IT industry as a whole. We expect to have a new generation of qualified developers and engineers who have been through the scheme working on some of our key clients."
The National Theatre will be creating two technical apprenticeships starting in January 2012 to work across stage, lighting, sound and automation.
Tony Peers, Head of Human Resources at the National Theatre, said: "The National's new apprenticeships stem from our determination to open up pathways into all aspects of theatre-making for young people, to offer a wide range of training opportunities, including the in-depth training offered by an apprenticeship, and to invest in the skills that will help sustain our industry. We intend to broaden the apprenticeship programme across other areas of the Theatre in due course."
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1. The National Apprenticeships Service (NAS) matches would-be apprentices with employers. Businesses contacting NAS will be able to discuss their needs; talk through the types of apprenticeships available, signpost them towards relevant training providers and advertise for a suitable apprentice. 100 per cent of funding for the training is provided for apprentices aged 16 to 18 and up to 50 per cent for those over 19.2. Apprenticeships places are hugely over-subscribed in London with 17 would-be apprentices applying for each place. The Mayor's Campaign is about encouraging businesses to offer more apprenticeship places, allowing people to earn while they learn.3. Apprentices earn a wage and work alongside experienced staff to gain job-specific skills. Off the job - usually on a day-release basis - apprentices receive training to work towards nationally recognised qualifications. Anyone living in England, over 16 and not in full-time education can apply. Apprenticeships can take between one and four years to complete depending on the level of apprenticeship, the apprentices' ability and the industry sector.
4. The strategy behind the London Apprenticeship Campaign was not only to achieve an overall apprenticeships target but to focus on growing apprentices in sectors relevant to London's economy. Whilst it takes time to achieve culture change - and it can often take six months or more to adjust a company's recruitment strategy to take on apprentices - we are starting to see positive signs of change across target sectors. 5. The GLA group is leading by example, with over 2000 apprentices employed directly or within the supply chain. The GLA Group are on track to achieve 3000 apprenticeships by 2012. Last week a young apprentice at London Underground won the National EDI 'Apprentice of the Year' award, run by the National Apprenticeships Service. Shauni O'Neill, 18, is due to complete her Rail Transport Operation Apprenticeship with London Underground in mid July. She will then take up her new role as a customer service assistant at Hendon Central Tube station. The GLA group has also been recognised by as one of the Top 100 Apprenticeships Employers.
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RENTON, Wash. (AP) — Seattle Seahawks cornerback Richard Sherman said in a column for SI.com that he's not a villainous person.
Sherman has been a regular writer for mmqb.si.com for most of the season. He wrote on Monday that his postgame interview Sunday with Fox reporter Erin Andrews stemmed from adrenaline and his dislike for San Francisco wide receiver Michael Crabtree. Sherman screamed during the interview that Crabtree is a subpar receiver.
Sherman wrote, "It was loud, it was in the moment, and it was just a small part of the person I am."
After the game Sherman didn't back down, calling Crabtree "mediocre." Sherman wrote that his personal problem with Crabtree stems from an incident during the offseason in Arizona but he didn't elaborate.
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Originally Posted by chu gar Last time I had one of these things was in high school, and I haven't touched one since. I thought they were disgusting, and the one I had exploded all over my shirt when I went to take a bite. That did it for me, because I could not get that smell out of my nose for three days... Quote:
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Originally Posted by King Ludwig It's like eating a salt lick... Then again, maybe I won't
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Or anything else they feed you in the field. C'mon now UberTeufelHunden, I still jones for an MRE every now and again. You'll miss them someday (maybe).
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Vancouver, BC (Sports Network) - The Vancouver Canucks re-signed forward Mason Raymond on Monday.
The 26-year-old Alberta native totaled 10 goals and 20 points in 55 games last season, a campaign interrupted at the outset by recovery from a vertebrae compression fracture suffered in the 2011 Stanley Cup Finals.
In 328 NHL games, all with Vancouver since 2007, Raymond has totaled 70 goals and 156 points, adding 16 points in 51 playoff appearances.
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I am suggesting a few changes to make the swashbuckler a bit more than i-am-a-gunslinger-with-a-rapier-instead-of-a-gun
-> Fighter training: A swashbuckler counts his level as fighter level for qualifing for feats.
Obviously, for being able to get weapon specialization and stuff.
-> Swashbuckler's weaponry: At first level a swashbuckler gains the weapon focus feat. Each weapon with which a swashbuckler has the weapon focus feat counts as a light weapon for qualifing for other features of the swashbuckler class.
At the moment the swashbuckler is not very versatile with weapons or styles. This could help him a lot, because now there is a possibility of seeing a swashbuckler as an elvish-elven-curved-blade-dancer or a jackie-chan-like-quarterstaff-swinging-combatant.
-> Nimble (Ex): At 3rd level, a swashbuckler gains a +1 dodge bonus to AC while wearing light or no armor. Anything that causes the swashbuckler to lose her Dexterity bonus to AC also causes the Swashbuckler to lose this dodge bonus. This bonus increases by 1 at 6th level and for every four levels beyond (to a maximum of +5 at 18th level).
Only bumping nimble one level up, because only getting bravery on one level and nimble and cool new deeds feels very disproportioned.
Any ideas for a deed to make bad one-liners to confuse opponents?


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1. By joining CARAS as an Academy Delegate. As an Academy Delegate the most important benefit is your right to vote on the JUNO Awards. Academy Delegates get to vote in 14 categories for the JUNO Awards. What's holding you back? Do you hate saving money? Do you not want to be a part of an industry-driven voting process? Become an Academy Delegate; your voice will be heard and your bank account will thank you!
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2. By submitting to the JUNO Awards. Being nominated for a JUNO Award is more achievable than you may think, especially with a new fully digital submissions process. The best news is that CARAS Academy Delegates can save up to 40% on submission fees. But you have to move fast! The early bird deadline is fast approaching (October 24th at 5:00 pm EST) and we want to make sure our artists take advantage of the savings! The final submission deadline is November 13, 2014 5:00pm EST.
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Music BC will be returning to the Folk Alliance International conference, and teaming up with BreakOut West to present the best in Western Canadian Folk! The event will take place in Kansas City MO, February 18th-22nd 2015. Music BC members are welcome to apply to showcase in our private showcase suites.
Deadline: Friday November 14th, 2014 5pm (PST)
Both emerging and experienced artists are welcome to apply. The conference is best suited for those who play Traditional Folk, Acoustic, Americana, Bluegrass, Blues, Celtic, Children's Music, Country, Folk, Gospel, Singer/Songwriter, Spoken Word, and World Music. We also encourage everyone to also apply for an official showcase, to maximize the potential exposure you can receive while at the event: http://www.folkalliance.org/conference/official-showcase-application. Their deadline is November 4th, 2014.
Sunday Oct 19th, 2014 1:00-4:00PM
VSO School of Music – Pyatt Hall
843 Seymour St, Vancouver
Dan Mangan (Artist)
James Sutton (Music Director, 102.7 The PEAK)
Geoff Goddard (Frontside Promotions Group)
Justin Wachtel (Marquis Label Services)
Hosted by: Tamara Stanners (Program Director, 102.7 The PEAK)
This session will help explain various radio formats, what they are looking for and how they choose which songs get added, the role of a radio tracker and what they do, how the college radio market differs from commercial radio, and how to approach doing it yourself. We'll then break out into groups where selected artists* will have their songs reviewed by our panelists who will suggest the appropriate format for them to pitch!
Free for current members, $25 for the public
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*Current paid members can include one mp3 with their rsvp to be submitted for review in the group breakout sessions. Time constraints mean not all songs may be reviewed.
Dan Mangan is a two-time JUNO award winning & two-time Polaris Music Prize listed musician and songwriter. He lives in Vancouver, British Columbia with his wife and son. He has released three full-length albums and, with the help of Jesse Zubot, scored Hector And The Search For Happiness, a feature film starring Simon Pegg. Dan has also infrequently been a contributing writer for some publications such as Huffington Post Canada and The Guardian (Arts section).
Through many twists, turns and a good deal of fortune, Mangan's primary project has come to be known as DAN MANGAN + BLACKSMITH.
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James Sutton is the Music Director/Assistant Program Director and Afternoon Drive host of 102.7 The PEAK. He also is horrible at writing bio's.
Geoff Goddard is a co-founding partner of Frontside Promotions Group. Founded in 2003 Frontside has grown to become Canada's largest radio promotions firm with offices in Vancouver, New York, and Toronto and satellite offices in Montreal and London (UK). Geoff is generally focused on the music and creative side of Frontside's business and works to identify trends and opportunities within Canada but also within other important territories to the firm such as the US and UK. Frontside's current roster includes acts as varied as Arctic Monkeys, Chromeo, Theory Of A Deadman, Childish Gambino, Disclosure, CHVRCHES, Death From Above 1979, Marianas Trench, and Grimes.
Justin Wachtel is a twelve year music industry executive currently serving as the Vice President of Radio Promotion for Marquis Label Services (Marquis). Marquis operates as an "Open Source Music Company," guiding artists towards a path of career success by offering record label services within Canada, such as marketing, radio promotion, manufacturing, distribution, sync placement, and more. Prior to joining Marquis Justin held significant positions at MTV Canada as well as Frontside Promotions Group where he helped manage and oversee promotional efforts at CHR/HAC and AC radio as the National Director of Promotions.
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Tamara Stanners had all but given up on radio, wondering why the great local music being produced in B.C. was not making it to airwaves.
But then, a miraculous thing happened. She was given her dream job of helping start up a radio station that would not only play local music, it would create a program that would truly help some of the province's brightest artists.Helping to create and facilitate the PEAK Performance Project has been a dream come true for Tamara. Watching the evolution of the project and the artists who have been involved has been nothing short of life changing. She is so excited that you have the opportunity to be a part of it!
MITAP provides assistance to BC based recording artists to participate in performance and showcasing initiatives that are undertaken in support of BC owned sound recordings. MITAP also assists BC based music businesses to participate in conferences and other business travel in order to support BC based recording artists.
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Wednesday October 15th, 630-8pm
Tom Lee Music Hall, 929 Granville St Vancouver
Featuring a discussion with the President of FACTOR Duncan McKie!
Fortune Sound Club, 147 E Pender St. Vancouver
Doors at 8:00 pm, Music at 9pm sharp!
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Tickets at the Door: $15
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David Newberry
Good For Grapes
Altered By Mom
Miss Quincy and the Showdown
Goodwood Atoms
Jodi Pederson
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Shred Kelly
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CIMA's CANADA HOUSE will host showcases at Reeperbahn on Thursday, September 18 and Friday, September 19 from Noon onwards each day. CANADA HOUSE is located at a new venue this year, Neidklub, a 300-capacity club in the centre of the festival district.
Canada House | Neidklub Friday, Septmeber 19th at 17:00 Best of Showcases | RF Lounge Saturday, September 20 at 13:30
ROCOCODE is the Vancouver, Canada based indie pop duo of Laura Smith and Andrew Braun. Their music weaves together a lush tapestry of synths, guitars and soundscapes around duelling boy/girl vocals and heavy bass and drums.
They released their debut album Guns, Sex & Glory on Head in the Sand Records, to much critical acclaim in early 2012. The record was produced by Ryan Guldemond (Mother Mother, Hannah Georgas) and mixed by John Congleton (St. Vincent, Polyphonic Spree). Rococode took Guns, Sex & Glory to the road and spent the better part of 18 months touring Canada and the US including stops at many of Canada's top festivals and supporting band such as Imagine Dragons, Mother Mother and the Antlers. Never satisfied with the status quo they coaxed producers Caleb Shreve (Phantogram, Bear Hands, Wu-Tang Clan) from New York and Ted Gowans (Tegan and Sara, Fences) from Los Angeles to set up a studio in a cabin, off the grid, in the isolated coastal forest of British Columbia. Between building fires, checking the solar panels, and failed fishing trips, the foursome set to work on music that shared none of the characteristics of their rustic surroundings. They arranged an army of synthesizers, guitar pedals and drum machines into tight, crisp pop gems that sparkle and shuffle and shake at every turn. Whereas their debut thrived using the element of surprise, the follow up takes its time and settles into danceable grooves while taking a more subtle approach to the band's constant juxtaposition of light and dark. The first single "Banks" is set to be released worldwide September 16th, 2014, followed by a MUCHfact funded music video produced by Fivethousand Fingers in Montreal.
Canada House | Neidklub Friday, Septmeber 19th at 21:00 FluxBau | Berlin Tuesday, September 16 at 18:35
We Are the City creates their own brand of pop music. The band's sophomore release, Violent, is a sonic roller coaster filled with ups and downs, louds and quiets. The title's implications are both positive and negative, straddling the line between the beautiful and the abrasive and encompassing the full scope of We Are the City's musical maximalism. Violent has garnered positive reviews from Vancouver Sun,Georgia Straight, Exclaim!, and many more as well as premieres on Noisey, Huffington Post, MuchMusic, Chart Attack, CBC.
High school friends Cayne McKenzie (vocals/keyboards) Andrew Huculiak (drums) and David Menzel (guitar) began plotting this album almost as soon as the first one was done. Their future looked bright, as they won $150,000 in January of 2010 by placing first in 102.7 The Peak's prestigious PEAK Performance Project contest. Things got put on hold, however, after Menzel left the band in the summer of 2010. The new songs were abandoned, and We Are the City released their stopgap High School EP in 2011. Although not the album they originally envisioned, High School earned rave reviews and helped to expand their following, with The Vancouver Sun giving it five stars and declaring it a mini masterwork.
We Are The City continued to gain momentum when Menzel returned, and the guys resumed work on the follow-up they had previously set aside. Produced by Tom Dobrzanski (Said The Whale, The Zolas, Hey Ocean) at his newly constructed Monarch Studios, Violent is an album of soaring highs and hushed comedowns, with dense syncopations going toe-to-toe with noise-soaked crescendos and delicate pop melodies. King David moves from aggressive distortion to gentle acoustic plucking to swirling ambience, while Bottom of the Lake places marimba tinkles atop a gritty guitar backdrop, and the cerebral Baptism builds towards the album's most thunderous climax.
Violent will be followed by a feature-length film Violent written by We Are the City and filmed by Vancouver's Amazing Factory Productions in Norway. With a script penned entirely in Norwegian despite the fact that the band members don't speak the language this subtitled film is a companion piece to the record; the score utilizes melodic motifs from the songs, while the story shares themes with the lyrics. The film goes as a companion to the record, but it's not a must-have. They both stand alone.
We Are the City's restless sense of artistry has led the musicians through years of self-discovery as they have continued to strive for the next creative peak. Now that they've finally arrived with Violent and its accompanying upcoming film, there's no question that the journey has been worthwhile.
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Music BC is once again teaming up with Rifflandia Festival to present 3 nights of emerging BC talent!
The 2014 Music BC Rifflandia showcases will take place at Anian in Victoria BC September 11th, 12th, and 13th!
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Thursday, September 11
Little India
Friday, September 12
Skye Wallace
Jasper Sloan Yip
Damn Fools
Midil Beach
Saturday, September 13
Jody Glenham
Humans DJ Set
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The Recording Academy – Pacific Northwest Chapter, Music Managers Forum Canada, Music BC and RIFFLANDIA FESTIVAL present
An industry-focused Q&A session for artists and managers
Jason Burns: President / Burnt Tree Entertainment
Frank Nieto: Publicity Director / Sub Pop Records
Benji Rogers: President & Founder / Pledge Music
Moderated by:
Kimberli Persley: Management Operations / Amelia Artists Inc.
In this panel, experienced music professionals from a various backgrounds discuss tools and strategies to expand beyond your local market. The hour-long conversation will cover a range of topics, including growing a fan base, securing press, and preparing for national tours.
The Music Managers Forum Canada (MMF) is a trade association that provides education, networking, and advocacy on behalf of its members and their artists. More information at http://
Music BC is a non-profit society that supports and promotes the spirit, development, and growth of the BC music community provincially, nationally and internationally. Music BC provides education, resources, advocacy, opportunities for funding, networking, and a forum for communication. More information at http://musicbc.org/
The Recording Academy is a non-profit membership organization composed of diverse music professionals from an array of genres. Best known for the GRAMMY Awards ®, The Academy works year-round in vital areas of the music community, including education, advocacy, human services, and music preservation. More information athttp://www.grammypro.com/
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Roundhouse radio was recently approved by the CRTC as a new station to be broadcast on 98.3 FM. As part of this launch, Roundhouse radio has committed to a new seven year Canadian Content Development program to be called the "Roundhouse Discovery Project" to be administered my Music BC. The project will focus on developing recording artists who are not normally suitable for commercial radio. This group of artists require tools to enhance their opportunities in the music business. The program will include an education component, a showcase component, a songwriting and recording component and significant radio support from Roundhouse Radio. The program and station will be launched some time in 2015, so watch out for future announcements.
Music BC is proud to announce the return of the K96-3 Emerging Artist Program for 2014! Focusing on artists from BC's interior regions, this program is designed to aid in the development and promotion of interior artists, through recording grants, education, and showcase opportunities.
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Watchdog Management is looking to fill the position of Executive Assistant to the company President. The successful candidate will serve primarily in an EA position, but there is room to grow into an assistant project manager over time.
Applicants must possess the following skills:
-Resourcefulness, self-sufficiency, and drive to succeed-Must be exceptionally organized -Ability to handle challenging situations professionally, effectively and efficiently -Ability to be proactive, trouble shoot and solve problems before they happen -A passion for music and a topical understanding of the business
The Lion The Bear The Fox – 1pm @ Shady Grove Stage
Skye Wallace – 230pm @ Ursa Major
John Welsh – 430pm @ Totem Shelter
For full schedule visit www.missionfolkfestival.ca
Skye Wallace's sound is exciting, moving, and beautiful. The backbone consists of her driving songs that are juxtaposed with vulnerable storytelling and charged instrumentation. She's on a quest to compile stark elements of Canada's landscape and history into a contemporary musical archive. Often drawn from untold stories hidden in plain sight, Wallace's songs are dynamic, gritty, and orchestral – both the melodies and narratives sticking in your head long after listening.
John draws influences from artists such as Ben Harper, Sublime, Sam Roberts and Joel Plaskett. His songs are often inspired by his travel experiences and blend elements of folk, surf rock, reggae and latin. Welsh has recorded and performed with various acts as the Welsh Brothers, Los Amigos and Rhythm & Cello. He has played hundreds of parties, shows and events throughout the greater Vancouver area sharing the stage with Tom Freund, Current Swell, Daniel Wesley and T. Nile.
the lion the bear the fox took over thirty years to find each other, but only thirty days for Christopher Arruda (the lion), Cory Woodward (the bear) and Ryan McMahon (the fox) to realize they were meant to join their voices as one. The Nanaimo Daily News calls the trio "a musical force of nature" to be reckoned with.
The 2014 Music BC Rifflandia showcases will take place at Anian Surfboards in Victoria BC September 11th, 12th, and 13th!
15 bands will be selected to perform. Details below!
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We are every excited to be partnering with Pemberton Music Festival this year and offer a showcase opportunity to a Music BC Member. Taking place on Thursday, July 17th at the Pemberton Festival Site the chosen artist will be opening the draw for Gord Downie with The Saides, Matt Mays and Dan Deacon.
Congratulations to the jury selected artist, Rolla Olak, on this opportunity.
"Whether Rolla's using gentle picks or Crazy Horse blasts of electric, each hesitation or subtle pause gives the listener time to settle into the melodies and relate to the emotion." – HeroHill.com
Meeting up with producer Colin Stewart (Black Mountain, Dan Mangan) to record at The Hive Creative Labs, Rolla's self-titled debut is full of spacious experimentation and heavy vintage guitar tones. The album ended up being used for the soundtrack to VICE TV's motorcycle documentary 'Doin it Baja'.
Upon moving back to the West Coast, Rolla transformed a shed in his backyard into a recording studio for 'WESTERN HEART'. Inspired by great singer-songwriters such as Bob Dylan, Tom Petty, Neil Young; the completed album features eight pop-rock songs including a psychedelic country duet with Louise Burns. The Peak 102.7 in Vancouver featured single 'Magic Spell' when Rolla was selected for the 2013 Peak Performance Project.
Credited as a songwriter and musician on over a dozen releases in Canada and the UK, Rolla has established himself as songwriter and musician. Back in the studio, Rolla is working on his most ambitious album to date.
Thursday July 17th, 2014
The Pemberton Summit is a one day industry networking event held "In the Pines" on top of Whistler Mountain and finishing on-site at Pemberton Music Festival Presented by Music BC, the event is designed as a think tank where some of our greatest minds locally will investigate the current issues informing the future of Music in BC. Presenters include: Nick Blasko (Amelia Artists), Bob D'Eith (Music BC), Jeff Leake (SiriusXM Radio ), Dan Mangan (Madic Records/ Musician) and more.
$50 – Tickets include a day pass for the gondola, mingler, Pecha Kucha style presentation and meet & greet.
For more info or to buy tickets email email@example.com. Must RSVP before Wednesday July 16th at 12:00pm.]]>
MITAP provides assistance to BC based recording artists to participate in performance and showcasing initiatives that are undertaken in support of BC owned sound recordings. MITAP also assists BC based music businesses to participate in conferences and other business travel in order to support BC based recording artists.
DEADLINE: Friday July 11th 2014, 5pm PST]]>
The West 4th Avenue Khatsahlano Street Party is Vancouver's biggest FREE Music and Arts Festival! Created with love in 2011 by the members of the Kitsilano West 4th Avenue Business Association, this year's festival will feature EIGHT stages showcasing more than 50 of Vancouver's top musical performers including the BC Top 12 PEAK Performance Artists as well as the eclectic work of local artisans and street performers. This 10-block street fair also features a wide variety of food options, bustling patios, giveaways, special activities, and new this year, licensed outdoor beer gardens!
David Newberry — 12:15-12:45pm
The Wild Romantics — 1-1:30pm
Jon Bryant — 1:45-2:15pm
The Tourist Company — 2:30-3pm
Jodi Pederson — 3:15-4pm
Goodwood Atoms — 4-4:30pm
Altered By Mom — 4:45-5:15pm
Derrival — 5:30-6pm
Miss Quincy and the Showdown — 6:15-6:45pm
Shred Kelly — 7:45-8:15pm
Damn Fools — 7-7:30pm
Good For Grapes — 8:30-9pm
For more information on Khatsahlano Street Party please visit www.khatsahlano.com
For more information on The PEAK Performance Project please visit peakperformanceproject.com]]>
Music BC is proud to announce the return of the K96-3 Emerging Artist Program for 2014! Focusing on artists from BC's interior regions, this program is designed to aid in the development and promotion of interior artists, through recording grants, education, and showcase opportunities.
These showcases will be juried and will form a part of the overall assessment of the artist.
Sunday, July 13th
Sandbar Stage
1:15pm – Paperboy
1:40pm – Jordan Dean
2:05pm – Raquel Cole
2:30pm – Immaculate
2:55pm – Willhorse
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Top 5: 5 applicants will be selected to participate in all aspects of the program. The top 5 selection will be announced on May 5th, 2014.
Showcasing: All 5 artists will perform a showcase at the Keloha Festival sandbar stage on Sunday, July 13th 2014. These showcases will be juried and will form a part of the overall assessment of the artist.
Recording: All 5 artists will be awarded $1000 to complete a recording of a new, previously unreleased original song. These recordings will form a part of the overall assessment of the artist, will be included on the KComp Compilation CD, and must be completed by July 14th, 2014.
Education: These artists will receive music industry training on a wide range of topics on July 14th, 2014. Based on this training, they will be asked to complete a report that identifies the areas of their careers that need attention and what the artist plans to do to fill that gap. This Gap Report will form a part of the overall assessment of the artist.
Prizing: First place artist will be awarded $4000 cash, plus gear and prizes, as well as a showcase slot at Music BC's showcase at Rifflandia Festival in Victoria, BC, September 2014. Second and Third place artists will each receive $500 cash, plus gear and prizes. Winners will be announced August 2014.
Thursday March 27 – Launch of applications for artists
Monday April 28 – Deadline for applications
Monday May 5 – Top 5 Announcement on K96-3
Monday May 12th – Participation Contracts due
May – July – Recording of KComp Songs
Sunday July 13 – Top 5 perform at Keloha Festival in Kelowna
Monday July 14 – Top 5 Educational Workshop Day in Kelowna
Monday July 14 – KComp Recordings Due
Friday July 25 – Final "Gap" Report Due
August – Winner Announcement and launch of KComp CD
Sept 11-13 – Winner performs at Music BC Showcase at Rifflandia
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SchMusic is a chance for local artists and industry to come meet, mingle, and make connections in a casual setting! Plus we'll have games, prizes, free drinks and more! Everyone is welcome.
Wednesday, June 25th 2014
The Bottleneck
870 Granville St. Vancouver
Here's the details:
You don't have to be a member to attend!
The first 50 people to arrive will receive a complimentary beverage sponsored by Steam Whistle!
Kevin and Sonia of 102.7 The PEAK Morning show will be emceeing!
We'll be giving away great prizes!
Thank you to our sponsors the SOCAN Foundation, The Bottleneck, 102.7 The PEAK and Steam Whistle Brewing!]]>
All members of Music BC, SaskMusic, Alberta Music, Manitoba Music, Music Yukon and Music NWT are allowed one (1) vote per WCMA category as part of their MIA membership!
All MIA members (prior to June 1st), would have received an email to the same email address registered with your current MIA membership on June 4th. This email would have included:
If you have not received an email to your membership email address make sure to check our junk mail or spam filters. This email would have come from WCMA Support (email@example.com). If you wish to have your voting email resent to you please email our OFFICE and we will be able to resend your voting information.
3 artists will be selected to perform 45 minute sets at Mission Folk Festival on Saturday July 26th.
One of the three will be chosen to perform at the CBC Nooner stage in downtown Vancouver on Thursday July 24th, and receive a tour of the CBC studios.
The fee for the workshop is $575 CDN. Interested singer-songwriters can apply for the workshop now at www.vsoschoolofmusic.ca, clicking the blue "Register Now" button, then "Enroll in classes," then select "Summer Programs." Applicants should submit an example of their work (e.g., a recording, song lyrics, video, etc.) to firstname.lastname@example.com by June 1, 2014.
Type: Permanent full-time position
Reporting to: Board of Directors
Salary range: $60,000 – $70,000 per annum
The Western Canadian Music Alliance (WCMA) is a not-for-profit association held by Music BC, Alberta Music, Sask Music, Manitoba Music, Music Yukon, and Music NWT. The WCMA's mission is to stage an event in western Canada that unites, promotes, develops, and educates independent artists and industry professionals working in music in western Canada, and to contribute to sustainable jobs in music in this region.
The annual event, BreakOut West, is held in a different municipality each year on a rotational basis. This year's event will be held in Winnipeg, Manitoba from October 2-5, 2014. Event components include a two-day conference, a multi-genre music festival, an industry awards brunch, and an artistic awards gala.
Position Description
This position is responsible for ensuring effective leadership and management of the WCMA. The successful candidate will maintain and build positive and productive relationships with the Board of Directors, member music industry associations, staff, funders, and stakeholders while directing the activities of the organization.
A flexible approach to work hours is required to accommodate daytime and evening activities. Some travel is required.
The successful candidate will have:
Please send all letters of interest, with resumes to firstname.lastname@example.com addressed to: Chair, Hiring Committee. Electronic submissions only please.
Applications will be accepted until May 30 2014, 4PM CST.
Only applicants selected for interviews will be contacted. Interviews will take place in early June.
- See more at: http://breakoutwest.ca/2014-wcmas/employment/#sthash.bRlAQVyA.dpuf]]>
Tyler Bancroft & Ben Worcester (Said The Whale)
Aidan Knight
Kathryn Calder
Songwriting Workshop: 12:00-1:30pm
Songwriters of all levels are welcome to come participate in a workshop designed to inspire your creativity and hone your craft! Hear our mentors share their secrets on the songwriting process, and how they work their ideas into memorable pieces of music. Attendees are welcome to bring an instrument and share a song to receive feedback on (as time allows).
Songwriters Circle: 2:00-3:30pm
After hearing them speak about the process, see it live in action as our songwriters share their favourite songs, tell the stories about how they came to be, and collaborate together for what is sure to be a unique performance from these talented artists.
Entry with a V.I.C Fest wristband, or free for current paid Music BC members.
RSVP's are now closed. See you there!
Ben Worcester is the co-lead singer/songwriter and a founding member of Vancouver-based band Said The Whale. He was born and raised in Vancouver, BC, and his love of the outdoors and West Coast lifestyle often permeates his music. His songwriting is rooted in a strong sense of home, and he is known for his ability to tell a story within a song and establish a powerful connection with the listener.
Tyler Bancroft is the co-lead singer/songwriter and a founding member of Vancouver-based band Said The Whale. His songwriting has been responsible for much of the band's radio success, most recently having reached #1 on the Canadian Alternative Rock charts with the single "I Love You". He also co-produced Said The Whale's most recent album hawaiii alongside longtime collaborator Tom Dobrzanski.
Aidan Knight is the songwriter and namesake of the Victoria-based band who unveiled their sophomore album, Small Reveal, on Outside Music.
Small Reveal began in early 2012, in a similar surrounding to that of their acclaimed debut album Versicolour - a cabin without running water on in rural BC. Armed with hundreds of pounds of recording equipment; Olivier Clements, Julia Wakal, David Barry, Colin Nealis and Knight set up in a forest location with a cast-iron stove and nearby swimming hole. After a week away from society, armed with 15 brand new songs, they loaded the gear back onto the ferry, returned home, and spent the next 5 months quietly reworking the music.
With producer and engineer Jonathan Anderson, using the reverberant sounds of hanging guitars in an empty music store and the echoing distance of hallways in family homes, Knight and his collaborators created the swirling cinematics of Small Reveal in 10 days in 10 different recording spaces. The camaraderie and the contributions of the band were integral, Aidan explains; "Everything from horn arrangements to drum fills, they're things that I could never make up on my own…only happening because of those five people in that certain space."
Life is full of surprises. Nobody knows this more than Kathryn Calder. After years of playing in indie darlings Immaculate Machine, she found herself in the very unexpected position of being asked to record and tour with The New Pornographers. Before she knew it, she was inducted as a full-fledged member of that group. In 2010, she once again surprised herself (and fans) by releasing her first solo album of her own compositions entitled Are You My Mother? Building on the strength of her critically acclaimed 2012 Polaris nominated Bright and Vivid, Kathryn is currently recording her forthcoming album with producer Colin Stewart in Victoria, BC.
Established by Canada's burgeoning and internationally-recognized folk music community, the awards currently boast 20 categories. Five nominees are chosen for each category. A three stage jury process by 100 jurors located across Canada representing all official provinces, territories and languages determine the official winners in each category. Complete eligibility requirements are listed here: http://folkawards.ca/eligibility/
The earlybird submission deadline is June 6, 2014. The final deadline is July 14, 2014. While most submissions to the CFMA's involve mailing submission entries, this year, two categories (Pushing the Boundaries and Young Performer) will also accept digital submissions.
The 10th anniversary edition of the CFMA weekend takes place November 27-29, 2014 in Ottawa, Ontario and includes concerts from many of the nominees. The gala awards event, featuring live performances from some of the best of Canada's folk community, happens at the Bronson Centre on November 29, 2014.
Program dates: October 13, 2014 – October 25, 2014
Application deadline: June 25, 2014
More Faculty will be announced early June.
"I loved my time at the Banff Centre during the Independent Music Residency program. Having the time to focus, and be supported by a great faculty and team of mentors was an absolutely invaluable opportunity. I will forever hold that period of very creative and industrious time in high regard."
Kat Burns (KASHKA)
The Independent Music Residency has been designed by Kevin Drew to meet the needs of emerging bands ready to take the next step in their careers and artistic development.
It offers four indie bands a unique opportunity to write, rehearse, and record new music in a two-week stint at The Banff Centre, away from the distractions of touring and day-to-day life.
Selected by Kevin Drew, the successful bands will focus on developing their sound and creating new material, with Broken Social Scene's Brendan Canning and other professional faculty on hand to provide inspiration and guidance. There will also be plenty of time to collaborate with fellow bands on the program, exchanging ideas, and sparking off each other.
Each band will have their own dedicated rehearsal space, production support to assist in the creation of new material, and several days in The Banff Centre's professionally-equipped recording studios under the guidance of veteran industry producers.
This program is aimed at emerging Canadian and international bands who would benefit from time in the studio, with the opportunity to collaborate with peers and professional mentors who have been there and done it. Bands must be available to participate in the entire residency without interruption.
SchMusic is a chance for local artists and industry to come meet, mingle, and make connections in a casual setting! Plus we'll have games, prizes, free drinks and more! Everyone is welcome.
Friday, June 13th 2014
The Copper Owl
1900 Douglas St, Victoria
Here's the details:
You don't have to be a member to attend!
The first 50 people to arrive will receive a free beer courtesy of Phillips Brewing!
We'll be giving away great prizes, including a pair of tickets to VIC Fest!
The night will be hosted by Dan Ball from 91.3 The Zone!
Thank you to our sponsors the SOCAN Foundation, The Copper Owl, VIC Fest, and 91.3 The Zone!]]>
With the deadlines for the Juried Sound Recording/Demo grants soon approaching, find out what tips and tricks you can utilize to get your application in shape for submission. Before attending please ensure you have updated both your Applicant and Artist Profiles with FACTOR.
Space is limited. Please RSVP with your Name and Music BC number to: email@example.com (must be a current paid Music BC member).
To apply for FACTOR funding, every applicant must have an Applicant Profile, which describes what type of applicant you are (such as an Artist, Record Label, Event Producer, etc). You may additionally require an Artist Profile, depending on your selected Program.
FACTOR periodically reviews the information in these Profiles and gives each applicant a rating that in turn "unlocks" their ability to apply to certain programs. Throughout the year there are four deadlines where we will review the information in your Profile(s). At this time, we encourage you to provide us with the most up-to-date information about your sales, social media, touring, etc. You can read more about what goes into a Rating here.
There are four important deadlines that relate to your profile.
Dear Rouge
Jon & Roy
Light Organ Records
Hybridity Music
Blue Heron Records
Amelia Artists Inc.
Beat Music Management
Export trade initiative to foster sync licensing opportunities and relationships with music supervisors for BC artists and companies Thanks to funding from Creative BC and FACTOR, Music BC is able to provide an export trade mission focused on film and TV licensing for export ready BC artists and companies. The initiative will include showcase and networking opportunities for participating bands and companies.
Thursday, June 5th @ 1230 pm Hotel Café 1623 12 N Cahuenga Blvd. Los Angeles, CA Join us for a lunch time performance featuring Dear Rouge, Humans and Jon & Roy. RSVP only : email@example.com
While bands often spend their early days discovering their musical directions and vying for visibility, the story of Vancouver's Dear Rouge is something unique and almost unheard of in Canada. The band is led by husband and wife duo Drew and Danielle McTaggart. Between the two of them, they carry years of touring and recording with multiple bands and different musical ventures. Drew and Danielle met in these days of initial musical exploration. Both driven by a passion to create energetic music with a creative backbone, they formed Dear Rouge and their debut EP Heads Up Watch Out. Their 2012 follow up EP Kids Wanna Know helped hone their alternative dance-rock sound and also led to the duo winning the Peak Performance Project that year, the largest artist development project in Canada. Bolstered by their success and now financially equipped to delve further into their music, Dear Rouge got straight to work on their first full-length record. The record's lead single, "I Heard I Had", is a driving synth-rock jam, which shocked the entire Canadian music industry by steadily climbing the alternative rock charts to the Top 3 – with no label or album backing it; a rare feat, especially for a band that had no previous charting history. Dear Rouge's debut album is complete and is scheduled for an early 2014 release. First listens of the album showcase punchy guitar hooks, uplifting synth layers, and the sincerely powerful vocal delivery of Danielle. Producer/Engineer Ryan Worsley and Drew produced the majority of the album, providing a steadfast vision for their sound whilst working alongside the input of some of Canada's top producers; Howard Redekopp (Tegan and Sara, Mother Mother) and Gavin Brown (Metric, Billy Talent). The team helped develop what has become Dear Rouge's instantly recognizable mature sound. It feels as if Dear Rouge has been in existence for quite some time; a thought that was stirring in the mind of this duo since before they met or first started playing music. Now that this idea has been realized, it will soon be in your head too.
So it's not entirely true that opposites attract, but it is true that when two opposites get together, things become a lot less mundane. This is certainly what's happened between Robbie Slade and Peter Ricq, the musicians behind Vancouver indie-electro-pop dance duo, HUMANS. Their debut EP, Avec Mes Mecs, which translates into English as "with my friends," or "with my bros," is just one facet of HUMANS sound, which the two say is never going to be the same twice. Just when you say "I think we found our sound, we find something else," says Ricq. This state of flux is essential to HUMANS' sound, as much as it changes it. HUMANS bring together the big beats of Ricq's past as a warehouse party promoter/performer and the melodic sensibility of Slade's days as a firefighter-turned-folk musician. The title track, written after what Slade calls "many days of absolutely brilliant partying" following New Year's Eve, is a celebration of being together. With the refrain, "who knew that all we had to do was party", serving as the clarion call for all those looking to come together in a mess of bodies and smiles. HUMANS capture the blind, full, captivating joy of letting everything go for a while, and giving into the fun. After these debauched days, which Slade says were "about as tame as you can be spending three days drinking without clothes," Ricq taught him how to use a 505 Arpeggiator and side by side, the two wrote out their experience to the beat. Both are most comfortable in a state of flux, leaving when the party reaches it's peak, always trying to break into something new, which is HUMANS will did with their anticipated follow up Traps, which released in April 2012. Their 2nd EP had critical claim and great radio success on the collage level. Traps hit #1 on Earshot Electronic charts and #5 on CMJ RPMS. Resident Advisor awarded a 4/5 and the record was featured in XLR8, Prefix, Indie Shuffle, Spinner, Interview Magazine, Rcrd Lbl and they scored the cover of Beatroute Magazine. Always listening for new songs, styles and sounds, Slade and Ricq hope to expand from a duo to a full band to take on the road in 2014 and build on last year's tour success, which includes feature slots at Osheaga, Squamish Fest, Bass Coast, SXSW and CMJ. The boys have a brand new album in the pipe, produced by Nik Kozub (Shout Out Out Out Out). The untitled record will be HUMANS first full length, due out in 2014.
The exact moment where instinct triumphs — that is one thing that never loses its impact over time. And that is something both singer-guitarist Jon Middleton and drummer Roy Vizer readily agree upon. Neither can recall exactly when or where they started playing music together, but they distinctly remember it was very soon after meeting. The two friends aren't sure they ever talked about being a band, either. In a way, that decision took care of itself. The symmetry was there from the start: Middleton's gently wavering voice, powerful in spots but never enough to overshadow his expressive guitar playing; Vizer's inventive, expressive percussion, delivered in a way that meshed perfectly with its elements. Over a decade and four critically-acclaimed roots albums later, the duo of Jon and Roy continues to roll. To date, they have played hundreds of shows in clubs, theatres and festivals — both at home in Canada, through the U.S. and overseas in the UK — and have seen their music placed in everything from MTV, HBO and NBC programs to spots for Scotiabank, Volkswagen, Telus and more. Jon and Roy are no less prolific outside of the studio. They have built a reputation on the strength of their live show, thanks to the synchronicity of their skills. Best of all, they have been able to accept career opportunities that stay with the boundaries they have set for themselves as artists. "We're privileged to be able to do what we feel like doing, and not have to change it in any way to satisfy other people," Vizer said. "That feels really good." Middleton, who writes the band's lyrics, is constantly putting pen to paper. Even at this stage in their friendship, Vizer, who has had a front-row seat to Middleton's process since 2002, remains amazed by his bandmate's constant stream of creativity. "Songs generally come out of Jonny in batches," Vizer said. "They are constantly flowing." By My Side, the band's forthcoming fifth album only adds to Jon and Roy's well-documented reputation. Fans and critics have praised 2005's Sittin' Back, 2008's Another Noon, 2010's Homes, and 2012's Let it Go, the latter of which earned Jon and Roy a Western Canadian Music Award for best roots recording.
Since 2010 Vancouver, Canada based indie label Light Organ Records has stayed true to its original ideals of signing and presenting the best in raw, west coast pop and rock. Since its inception, the label has worked with a growing roster to create a watermark for burgeoning success with bands like The Zolas, The Matinée, Fine Times and most recently Mounties. With new releases to come imminently from The Shilohs, JPNSGRLS and more, Light Organ appears set to find an even higher water level.
Roster includes: The Shilohs, Louise Burns, Mounties, Twin River and The Zolas, JPNSGRLS
Amelia Artists Inc. originally formed in 2002 to support the early career and development of present-day client Tegan and Sara. The operation and roster has expanded over the last 12 years to also include Buck 65, Flash Lightnin', Luluc and Gold & Youth. Based in Victoria BC with a staff of seven, the company is known for its strong network of US and international colleagues, making possible the development and maintenance of truly global careers of our artists. Roster includes: Tegan and Sara, Gold & Youth, Buck 65, Flash Lightnin' and Luluc
Hybridity Music is a label focused on showcasing artists working in the cross-pollination of performance, music, art, and technology. With no specific allusion to a particular genre, our roster of artists ranges from the indie electronic dynamics of Humans, Sabota, and Thomas Cade, to the alternative R&B of Michael Brock. It is a testament to the strength of the Hybridity concept that we are able to pull together artists who may seem very different musically, yet provide cohesion in their forward-thinking aesthetic. Encompassed under the Hybridity umbrella is a talented group of artists, musicians, industry professionals, designers, programmers, social media experts, and operational staff. We feel that great projects are possible only when there is a strong team behind the curtain, and we strive to utilize each member of our team to their fullest and best capacity. At Hybridity, we tackle every project with this kind of mentality, working efficiently, and collaboratively on all aspects from concept into fruition. Over the past 2 years, we have released 13 albums, we have built a mobile app, and we have worked on numerous larger scale installations and curatorial projects. After recently celebrating a sold out anniversary party, and the rebrand of our rebrand, we are confident that we will continue to evolve and grow for years to come. Roster includes: Humans, Michael Brock, Project Pablo, Sabota, Thomas Cade and Fantastic Modern
Stephen entered the music business as a piano and guitar player since the age of eight. He studied piano at Queen's University with Canadian pianists Margaret McLellan and Ireneus Zuk. Later he moved to balmy Victoria where he stayed involved with the local and national music scene, playing in several national touring projects straddling genres including jazz, gypsy jazz, rock, jam and folk which led to recording and, eventually building a studio and producing/engineering many projects. Through his bands and sitting on various juries, he learned something about the Canadian music scene, grants, agents, publishers and exactly what mistakes not to make. After recording a few 'Jon and Roy' albums (and their subsequent catalogue and solo albums) Stephen entered into management with 'Jon and Roy' and later 'Current Swell' and now enjoys helping others avoid potholes in the road. Stephen has raised over $800,000 in grant funding and has seen music he's represented appear in over sixty synchs including commercials (VW, Scotiabank, Big Brother, Hootsuite, Trek Mountain Bikes, Lululemon), feature films (A Year in Mourning, The Drifter, Cole), MTV shows (The Buried Life, Teen Mom, Peak Season), HBO, NBC, OLN, Firefox, Ralph Lauren, Bloomingdales and many indie and extreme sports films. Roster includes: Jon and Roy, Current Swell, and Dougal Bain
Beat Music Management began roughly 10 years ago in Victoria, BC to provide artist and event management. The company currently manages Steph Macpherson and The Archers and has an ongoing mentorship of developing artists. Our artists have played Canadian Music Week, JunoFest, CIMA/Canadian Blast in LA, NXNE, BreakOut West, Lilith Fair Rifflandia Festival and been nominated for numerous Western Canadian Music Award as well as a Canadian Folk Music Award.
Beat Music Management is a full service Management company that works with the artist to assist them in building their careers and taking them to the nextlevel. The company also offers Event Management services and is experienced with large-scale events, music festivals, award ceremonies and venue support.
Roster Includes: Steph Mcphearson, The Archers and Isobel Trigger
Music BC acknowledges the financial support of Province of BC through Creative BC, and the Government of Canada through the Department of Canadian Heritage (Canada Music Fund) and of Canada's Private Radio Broadcasters.]]>


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