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Explore the average UK Internal Auditor salary by location:
- London: £51,800
- Scotland: £39,400
- Wales: £36,200
- Yorkshire: £36,500
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One reason demand for Internal Auditors, including those who work on a consulting basis, is so strong is that many organisations across industries are seeking opportunities for growth — and launching new revenue-generating initiatives. While these pursuits create opportunity, they also can invite risk that the internal audit function must help the business to assess and monitor.
Other drivers for the increased demand for internal audit professionals include growth in international trade due to globalisation and geopolitical change, as well as merger and acquisition activity.
Businesses are looking for Internal Auditors in the UK who are able to keep pace with technological advancement and unearth new and more profound insights using the wealth of new data available. A more proactive attitude will be expected in terms of delivery and value.
The introduction of GDPR brings new challenges to auditing roles by adding a new risk factor. Internal Auditors are the main point of contact for data protection officers, board members and company employees alike.
Internal Auditor salary opportunities
Internal Auditors have the potential to earn anything between £32,000 and £70,000 depending on their location, technical skills, experience and seniority.
Salaries for Internal Auditors in Scotland and across the North, Midlands and West of the UK are stable, and professionals can expect to earn anything between £36,00 – £39,000 at a basic level.
Internal audit salaries in London are higher than average, ranging between £45,000 and £60,000. This increase is due to a hiring push in the banking industry and the high concentration of fintech businesses clustered there.
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I was looking at the connection to James 59th book and the 59th chapter of Isaiah.
Isaiah 59 Interpretation Biblewheel Link 12 For our transgressions are multiplied before thee, and our sins testify against us: for our transgressions [are] with us; and [as for] our iniquities, we know them; 13 In transgressing and lying against the LORD, and departing away from our God, speaking oppression and revolt, conceiving and uttering from the heart words of falsehood. 14 And judgment is turned away backward, and justice standeth afar off: for truth is fallen in the street, and equity cannot enter. 15 Yea, truth faileth; and he [that] departeth from evil maketh himself a prey: and the LORD saw [it], and it displeased him that [there was] no judgment. Notice that when the confession is made and written then the LORD is displeased that there is no intercessor. This is when the word became flesh after the Babylonian captivity as described in the previous verses. 16 And he saw that [there was] no man, and wondered that [there was] no intercessor: therefore his arm brought salvation unto him; and his righteousness, it sustained him. Jesus is God's arm of salvation sustain
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17 For he put on righteousness as a breastplate, and an helmet of salvation upon his head; and he put on the garments of vengeance [for] clothing, and was clad with zeal as a cloke. 18 According to [their] deeds, accordingly he will repay, fury to his adversaries, recompence to his enemies; to the islands he will repay recompence. 19 So shall they fear the name of the LORD from the west, and his glory from the rising of the sun. When the enemy shall come in like a flood, the Spirit of the LORD shall lift up a standard against him. 20 And the Redeemer shall come to Zion, and unto them that turn from transgression in Jacob, saith the LORD. Jesus enters Jerusalem.
Those who repented received this promise.
21 As for me, this [is] my covenant with them, saith the LORD; My spirit that [is] upon thee, and my words which I have put in thy mouth, shall not depart out of thy mouth, nor out of the mouth of thy seed, nor out of the mouth of thy seed's seed, saith the LORD, from henceforth and for ever. The covenant is the crucifixion, the New Testament also the New Covenant.
Also God gives his Holy Spirit.
Notice that after the captivity there was a national repentance and confession in Daniel 9, Ezra and Nehemiah 9. After the confession in Daniel 9 there was the promise of the Messiah being cut off but not for himself, again mentioned in Isaiah 59 as the intercessor.
I'm giving a lot of thought on this today. Not only Isaiah 59, where Isaiah prophesies the return from captivity and confessing their sins and the promise of the Messiah and the New Covenant AFTER their confession, Daniel follows the same pattern where he confesses on Israel's behalf and the angel speak on God's behalf that exactly when they should expect the Messiah.
This also reminds me of Sarah and Hagar. It's already briefly mentioned in Galatians 4 but putting more thought into you can get more out of it. It seems to me that Hagar's first escape from Sarah was the 1st "Babylonian" captivity because she bragged against her mistress being more fruitful than her mistress. Of course disobedient Israel is more than the obedient. Of course Hagar was a bond-servant. Disobedient Israel is bound by the Law of God, in other words the Law is for sinners. But to the perfect there is no Law.
Ishmael is born. Isaac a type of Jesus and the New Covenant is born. Ishmael mocks on Isaac as the religious in Jesus time mock on Jesus saying he casts out devils by the power on Beelzebub. The non-believing Jews persecute Christians until 70AD as they were scattered and in exile for centuries just as Hagar and Ishmael were sent away for good in Genesis 21.
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Let's play a game. Who do you think Red Hat's biggest enemy will be in a few years? Will it be Microsoft, Linux's traditional enemy? Could SUSE, the number two business Linux distributor, make a try for the top? Might Ubuntu's Canonical make its big break into corporate Linux? All good guesses, but Red Hat CEO Jim Whitehurst, is pretty sure that Red Hat's biggest competitor in 2016 will be VMware.
I know, I know, you're thinking, "VMware? VMware!? The king of virtualization? A company that doesn't even have an operating system or a middleware stack?" Why not Oracle? I mean Oracle makes no bones about wanting to take Red Hat on… and bury then.
Whitehurst, knows all that and has good reason for seeing VMware as Red Hat's real rival in the decade to come. At LinuxCon in Vancouver, British Columbia explained his reasoning to me.


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President's Pen
September, 2008
PO Drawer G, New Fairfield, CT 06812
Our club is as strong as our members..... Keep our club strong......
Lion Rob Farella
President, 2008-2009
Dear Candlewood Lion Members,
The sad news of Lion Jean Knopf 's passing has hit me in the heart. She was a dedcated Lion who was able to lead us in our most successful years as Candlewood Lions. You may notice that I am using Jean's Motto "Our club is as strong as our members..... Keep our club strong......" above. I will take on that motto this year and also propose that in honor of Jean we make it our offical club motto. We will all miss Lion Jean.
Well summer is half way thru and we are about to start another year of Lions events.
On August 17th we can all enjoy a social event combined with our youth project for the year. Lions Norma and Bob Gyle have graciously offered to hold our annual picnic at their home again this year. The Picnic will also be a fund raiser to gather supplies for an Eagles Scout Project to send care boxes to our troops overseas. It will act as our youth project for the year. I have attached a listing of suggested items for the care packages. Please bring what you can. The donations will be the price of admission.
Lions Norma and Bob will donate all of the beverages and meat but will need the rolls, salads deserts, etc. Lion Marlene Lamedola 203 798-6087 (h), 203 746-7960 (w) (firstname.lastname@example.com) will coordinate the dishes. Please contact her for suggested dishes to bring.
Please contact me or Marlene if you can attend. We will need a count by Wednesday Aug. 13.
We will be starting off our meetings in September with an open discussion of our club practices. This will include discussions on the success of our club meetings, member recruitment/retention, service projects and fundraisers.
I would like everyone to give thought to the following questions:
What do you like about our meetings?
What would you change at our meetings?
What type of speakers would you like to have at our meetings?
What can we do to bring new members into our club?
What can we do to retain existing members and get them more involved?
How would you suggest we get members involved in meetings, events, etc?
What fund raising projects do you feel are successful or unsuccessful?
What type of fund raisers would you like to see our club do?
What type of service projects would like to see the club get involved with?
What can we do to strengthen our club going forward?
This discussion will help to strengthen our club. We might decide to eliminate an unprofitable fundraiser, or perhaps introduce a new service project. We might come up with some creative ideas as how to bring in new members or to educate our new existing members on what it is to be a Lion allowing them to get involved in all our activities and to feel comfortable. This meeting is open to discuss whatever all of us, as members, decide is best for the club. We have a great mixture of "seasoned" Lions and new Lions in our club. This mix will allow for us to take ideas from both and come up with some creative ways to grow our club.
Last year we voted to eliminate our morning meeting and to instead have 2 evening meetings on the first and Third Thursdays of each month. The first Thrusday will be a Lions Business Meeting held at Portofino's and the Third Thrusday will be a Lions Social Meeting at Jim Barbries Resturant.
We became Lions to "serve". Come on and get involved.
August 17th - Picnic - Gyle's 4 pm - List of Gifts for the troops should be sent with invite to all members
September 4th - Lions business meeting - Portofino's
September 18th - Lions Social meeting - Barbarie's - Guest speaker?
October 2nd - Lions business meeting - Portofino's
October 4th - Chili Contest - NF Senor Center 12-2 pm - Set up 10:30
October 16th - Lions Social meetin - Barbaries's - Speaker from Fielco w dog?
October 19th - Car Rally - Senior Center 1pm
November 6th - Lions business meeting - Portofino's
November 20th - Lions social meeting - VDG Mark Lyon form Brookfield might be good
December 4th - Lions business meeting - Portofino's
December 13th - Green Chimneys Party - Firehouse needs to be reserved.
I am looking forward to seeing you all at our Picnic and upcoming meetings and the beginning of another successful year for our club.
We Serve
Lion Rob
This page was last updated on: September 9, 2008
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Patent infringement, the golf industry equivalent of the schoolyard fight between two kids wearing similar sneakers, is back.
A rudimentary comparison, perhaps, but honestly this stuff is drudgery. It's as dull as paint drying. I've seen far too many of these come down the pipeline over the years. They're difficult to cover, tedious to research and nearly impossible to get quotes or information from either side on unless it's, "We can't comment," or, if someone actually does say something of substance he or she closes with, "That was all off the record, right?"
This latest patent infringement boondoggle between Parsons Xtreme Golf (PXG) and TaylorMade Golf Company, however, has quite the added wrinkle. More on that in a moment.
For PXG and its founder/owner Bob Parsons, it ventures into murky waters where, despite past precedent, navigation can be difficult and where one's brand identity and reputation can wind up taking a broadside hit.
Also in play is the added angst of knowing that in an effort to protect your intellectual property you are all but promoting the product of the company you're in litigation against.


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Paris Fashion Week: Givenchy Makes A Bold Statement About The Future Of Menswear
Waight Keller, who first joined the house in 2017, chose to present her first standalone men's collection at Givenchy's haute couture atelier on Avenue George V. The British designer's 17 meticulously selected looks for fall/winter 2019 set the stage for not only what Waight Keller feels of the current zeitgeist, but for how she foresees the future of the brand's men's division.
Drawing from her own experience, Waight Keller cites being inspired by her male friends living in New York in the '90s, who in turn drew their personal style from '70s references. The former decade's mood is evoked through the colour-blocked suits – shades of violet, fuchsia, red, yellow and eclectic blue – grounded by the more classic black, navy and camel hues.
The later decade's influence is revealed in the silhouettes, where slim suit jackets with angular, structured shoulders meet looser, elongated flared pants – or karate trousers. The perfectly cinched waists are a testament to Givenchy's legacy tailoring, but the fusion of sport and casual wear – a windbreaker, puffer jacket, parka, hoodies and sneakers – add just the right amount of contemporary elements. Outwear, boxy and oversized, play with proportions.
Waight Keller's more flamboyant details in the men's offerings allude to Givenchy's existing women's and haute couture collections, as well as the surge in celebrity dressing of stars like Harry Styles and Rami Malek. We welcome these bold moves: a white suit jacket shining with transparent sequins, others with mother-of-pearl buttons, and some embellished with leopard spots. Items in attention-grabbing textures, such as crinkled leather, bonded fabric and microglass hand-beading, emphasise the collection's couture treatment.
Personal standouts include the innovative leathers – the trench coat, biker trousers and accessories, all polished and treated with a slick, petrol-finish. Waight Keller's quest for a "perverse posh" collection, as she called it, is epitomised in these outstanding items.
Footwear further echoed the importance of Givenchy's craftsmanship: menswear staples materialised as a three-buckle monk boot, a mid-calf boot, plus pre-fall's biker boot, altered slightly higher, with patent leather derbies well-suited to the smarter looks.
Waight Keller's new vision of men's sees a return to strong and traditional tailoring techniques, focusing on the house's fortes, like its beautiful cuts and shapes. And as long as the designer is at the helm, menswear will be moving well forward, and with an elevated elegance in true Givenchy style.


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Research Associate in Machine Learning
Country: United Kingdom;
City: Bristol
Vacancy added: 26.08.2019
Employer: University of Bristol
Resumes due: 24.09.2019
In collaboration with the Alan Turing Institute (ATI), University of Bristol invites applications for a Research Associate to work on a project on Data Simulation using Generative Adversarial Networks (GANs), which is a very active research area in machine learning. Funding for this position is provided by the Turing Institute available for one year.
This is a new post funded by the Turing Institute's Pilot Project addressing the interpretability of high dimensional datasets using deep learning generative models. This project led by Turing fellow Dr. Song Liu explores the ways of using GANs to understand the uncertainty and structure of the underlying distribution of high dimensional datasets without explicitly using a probabilistic model. In contrast to complex models, simulated samples have the advantage of being more intuitive and explainable.
The successful candidate will work on developing GAN algorithms that simulates high dimensional samples that have certain "traits" which make them good "statistical representatives" of the dataset. The candidate will not only have opportunity to work with Dr. Song Liu in Intelligent System Group at University of Bristol but will also be able to spend time at the Turing Institute and work with relevant people there.
Candidates are expected to have expertise in machine learning and deep generative models. If you have any questions about this vacancy, please contact Dr. Song Liu (firstname.lastname@example.com) for informal inquries. Please upload in the online application (1) your CV; (2) a Covering Letter of no more than 1,500 words and explaining how your skills would contribute to this project.
We welcome applications from all members of our community and are particularly encouraging those from diverse groups, such as members of the LGBT+ and BAME communities, to join us.


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If you love ingenious techniques and quirky miscellanies, come to Mg in Zhujiang New Town. Pronounced 'Meg,' this self-styled, white-collar after-hours bar is decked out and dressed to impress, with views and a quaint patio.
Its focus, however, is around the ultra-chic bar. A bronze theme runs throughout, obvious in the reflective metal bars that span the breadth of the ceiling and continue down towards the carpeted floor. It's definitely female- and business-friendly, so expect swish bachelorette parties, after-work deal-signing meetings and fashionable summer soirees.
These days, drink menus appear to be attractively geeky, bringing science and creativity to the shakers to yield new textures, flavors and unexpected presentations.
At the same time, the drinker (no pressure) is meant to relish (and understand) these fancy compendium of molecular libations, whilst trying to appear cool (and sober). Egg white? Dry ice? Liquid nitrogen? Oak smoke? Floating jellies? When did drinking become so darn complicated?
At Mg, there's something for everyone in its elemental drinks, but you must tread lightly, as these are not your tried-and tested pub flavors.
Want something attractive, experimental and sweet? The namesake Mg (RMB98) uses rum, fresh lime juice, blackcurrant syrup, peach syrup, bitters and a secret ingredient, and arrives blushing like a bride in a tall crystal glass. It's sweet, refreshing and goes down smoothly (like all brides, eh?).
'N' (RMB98) combines chili-infused tequila, smoked whiskey, orange bitters and sugar, and comes with a show: theatrical blow-torching, pouring and smoke. The drink itself, however, tastes exactly like old libraries smell.
Perhaps you prefer a classic: the old fashioned (RMB78) is priced well and comes with a large ball of ice and orange peel that tastes just like autumn on your tongue.
Sloe gin varieties such as Monkey 47 (RMB138/glass, RMB1,680/ bottle) also feature, and anyone with a palate for these hard-to-locate bottles will be pleased.
We're also mighty impressed by the wine menu: there's vintage and new world, and select bottles from places like Lebanon, Ningxia and Yunnan. There is something wonderfully surprising about bottles from these latter areas, and frankly, we're fascinated by a menu that offers more than just the usual suspects.
In the evening, a live band plays melodic tunes, and the music can be described as chillout lounge meets pop R&B, with a bit of soul and jazz thrown in.
Wait staff speak English, but you're best finding the bar manager so you can rev up a conversation and get exactly what you need, when you need it.
Because it's the kind of bar you may end up staying late in, pace yourself and eat too: Mg has chefs cooking up some snacks that are worth a try. Order the grilled Iberico pork slathered in a Korean-style BBQ sauce (RMB118) and the French oysters with chardonnay vinegar and lemon mustard dressing (RMB228).
For snap-happy moments, bring a bunch of sassy drinkers so you can all order different concoctions and 'ooh' and 'aah' as they arrive. We're guessing it's not often you have liquids poured from clear conical flasks or ones that smoke before your very eyes…
Price: RMB200
Who's going: those who have read the Periodic Table of Cocktails by Emma Stokes
Good for: molecularity, chill-outs on the patio, splurging (aka Dan Bilzerian and his brood of brides)
Nearest metro: Liede (Exit B), 5 minutes
Open daily 6pm-2am. See listing for Mg.


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Four fire engines and around 25 firefighters were called to a fire at a restaurant with flats above on Green Lane, Dagenham.
The fire was discovered by an employee who called 999. A small part of the restaurant on the ground floor was damaged fire. The restaurant's external ventilation system going from ground to roof level was destroyed by fire. Eleven residents from neighbouring flats were evacuated by the Brigade as a precaution.
The Brigade was called at 1526 and the fire was under control at 1618. Fire crews from Barking, Dagenham, and Ilford fire stations attended the scene.
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The "if" has long left the station when it came to Charlie Strong's dismissal at Texas, with the only remaining question seemingly being when the head coach would be let go. According to Chip Brown of Scout.com, that "when" will come at some point Saturday morning, which will then shift the UT football program's focus toward its long-expected target.
After meeting with Charlie Strong on Saturday morning to go over the termination of the final two years of his contract, Texas officials were expected to turn their focus to Houston coach Tom Herman, multiple sources told HornsDigest.com.
SI.com's Pete Thamel subsequently confirmed the report.
Sources just told me Charlie Strong will be dismissed tomorrow morning. @ChipBrownHD reported a minute ago…
— Pete Thamel (@SIPeteThamel) November 26, 2016
The twin reports come a couple of hours after a report had LSU set to meet with Herman for the first time Saturday. According to Brown, Texas is also expected to meet with Herman and his agent, Trace Armstrong, at some point Saturday afternoon or evening. Texas' objective, it's believed, is to meet with Herman first and not let him leave without a deal.
A former UT graduate assistant with significant coaching ties to the state, Herman's been known to privately call the Longhorns his dream job. When it comes to a potential Herman decision between LSU and Texas, the latter side is apparently confident as to how that would play out. From Brown's report:
One of the big-money donors who has been pushing for Herman to replace Strong told HD Friday night they expected Texas to be able to step in front of LSU and land Herman, because they believe Texas is Herman's "dream job."
Money will be of little or no object when it comes to either LSU or Texas. What it will come down to is where Herman feels most comfortable — and where he feels he can be most successful five years or more down the road as he views both opportunities as destination jobs.


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- Lucrative & Unique opportunity for a IT Recruitment Specialist
- Delivering IT Talent to our existing Top Tier Accounts
- Great Learning & Development Program
Launch Recruitment is an award-winning IT recruitment agency and we have been consistently connecting candidates with top tier clients for over 10 years.
As a result, our consultants are highly regarded for their exceptional customer service for sourcing IT talent for our clients who are driving some of the largest IT transformation programs in Australia.
You will be part of a team who is highly successful and constantly praised by our clients in managing their permanent IT talent needs.
To be successful you must have a strong candidate network and personal brand in this sector. Have great consulting, recruitment expertise and a passion that will allow you to grow your desk rapidly.
The position will ideally suit a motivated, successful and energised recruitment professional who has a great track record of servicing top tier organisations. Furthermore, you will be supported by a marketing team to support your personal brand.
Ideally, you will have:
- Recent experience in providing IT talent on a permanent basis to clients
- An excellent sense of team and collaboration.
- Great sales aptitude & interpersonal skills to grow & develop solid relationships with clients
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So if you are looking for real support, professionalism, great rewards and a fantastic team environment where you can grow your career in an organisation that has grown by 20%+ in the last year alone! This is the role for you. So apply now


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With opening day just a week away, Justin Roberts has announced an excellent offer for his die-hard fans. A mere $30 gets you the new record, a t-shirt, a pop-fly baseball sticker and an autographed postcard...not too shabby! Having heard a few tracks from this disc live, I can tell you that it sounds as good, if not better, than his previous releases. Justin is once again at the top of his game on "Pop Fly".
Look for a big featured review and contest on OWTK next month, in time for the official April 15th release date or... Pre-Order it today!
23 March 2008
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Every wedding has a budget, and we know you want to get the most out of yours. Unfortunately, destination weddings can be some of the most expensive. Between travel arrangements, last-minute surprise expenses, and accommodations, you may feel like your budget is being stretched a little too thin.
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Well, a lot depends on whom you ask. The Fortune 50 Executive would consider a debossed leather writing portfolio as a suitable imprinted executive gift, while the outreach director at the local church would go for the $.40 refrigerator magnet listing the service times. The college recruitment director will say it refers to imprinted highlighters, while the safety director at the plant see an imprinted first aid kit as the ideal personalized promotional product.
At last count, the trade association for custom logo merchandise (PPAI) lists over 750,000 different promotional logo products in its database. And the number is still rising. 2007 sales for this dynamic advertising medium topped $18 billion dollars, up 14% over the previous year. In fact, according to PPAI, the industry is growing at a faster rate that newspaper, internet, or radio advertising.
It all started back in 1904, when the first custom imprinted promotional products appeared on the scene. Back then, cutting edge marketers used imprinted match books, rain gauges, buggy whip covers, paper fans, imprinted marble bags, playing cards, and wooden yardsticks as a means of putting their advertising message in front of customers. In the 1920's, calendar advertising accounted for over 70% of all custom printed promotional products, and writing instruments were over 15%. Imprinted bottle openers, combs, key fobs, rulers and canvas bags made up the rest.
Today, corporate logo apparel is the largest product category by dollar amount spent, followed by writing instruments, coffee cups, computer accessories, and health care promotional merchandise.
So the answer? There really is no one definition of a promotional product. It could be any imaginable item branded with a corporate or organization's message, used in marketing, or communication programs. To make your search for the perfect promotional product easier, Identity-Links has categorized and then sub-categorized the most popular 10,000 advertising logo gifts in a user – friendly system. We might not know the exact definition of a custom promotional product, but we sure know what will work best for your target audience.


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Google's chief financial officer Patrick Pichette is set to retire after almost seven years on the job, as was disclosed by a Tuesday security filling by the Silicon Valley giant, and later in a Google+ statement by the CFO himself.
Aged 52, Pichette, who had joined Google doing the harsh 2008 financial crisis, explained his decision on the social media site by the fatigue accumulated in the last 25 years of activity, and his desire to spend more time with his wife.
In the somewhat unconventional statement, Google's CFO went on to describe how he could no longer find a good argument for his wife about why they should "…wait any longer to grab our backpacks and hit the road".
Google's long-standing chief financial officer, Pichette previously worked at McKinsey & Company and Bell Canada, whilst also being part of the advisory board of Canadian non-governmental organization Engineers without Borders.Looking back on his career, Pichette jokingly stated that he is a member of the FWIO – or "the noble Fraternity of Worldwide Insecure Over-achievers".
"Working at Google is a privilege, nothing less. I have worked with the best of the best, and know that I am leaving Google in great hands. I have made so many friends at Google it's not funny" declared Pichette about his time as part of the Silicon Valley giant.
The 52-year old Canadian has also stated in his social media post that he intends to help the company transition to a new CFO in the next months, including personally working with him/her.
News of his planned retirement was initially disclosed by Google in a filling towards the United States Securities and Exchange Commission dated March 4, in which the company states that it expects to appoint a new chief financial officer within the next six months.
Google CEO Larry Page shared Pichette's post whilst commenting that it was "a most unconventional leaving notice from a most unconventional CEO".
CNN Money reports that Pichette has more than 60.000 stocks within the company which are worth about $14 million today, and that his base salary with bonuses included revolved around $3.5 million per year. Pichette did not make any comment regarding the financial side of things in his retirement post, suggesting that the decision has solely to do with personal reasons.
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"Jesus welcomed the crowd and spoke to them about the kingdom of God, and healed those who needed healing." Luke 9:11
In this new year, while we are still in winter, in this time of cold and long sicknesses, of growing light but still long darkness, we look to Jesus for healing and new life. It is for this reason that our Lenten services this year will focus on the idea of healing around the cross. Throughout Lent, we will have Wednesday night services each Wednesday at 7pm. These services will include contemplative music, prayers for healing, and a story from the Gospel of Luke that tells of healing. With these different stories each week, we will look at physical healing, as well as healing over death, healing of unjust systems, healing within families, and healing of lost hope.
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A Christian religious leader, Apostle Kadmiel Agbalenyo, has stated emphatically that the customary rings that are exchanged between married people are actually things we can do without.
The leader of the Seventh Day Congregation of Theocracy, Apostle Kadmiel Agbalenyo, is of the opinion that rings that married couples are made to wear on their wedding day and through their marriage to signify fidelity are not necessary.
According to a report from Theheraldghana.com, Apostle Agbalenyo believes even if rings are to be accepted in marriage, it should rather be during the traditional ceremonies that are done at the home of the bride.
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The religious leader intimated that weddings in churches are usually elaborate celebrations that are not essential to the institution.
Speaking on the topic "Virginity to matrimony, and hardness of marital heart" at a public lecture in Accra recently, Apostle Agbalenyo decried the trust people had in rings which can usually, after marriage, be removed and hidden to commit adultery.
The religious leader noted that in the past, pastors and chiefs and other leaders were strictly made to marry virgins to set a good example because they are supposed to handle marital problems of their followers.
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He also noted that, when a man or a woman is of age, in-depth investigations are conducted before a suitable partner is sought for them by their family.
In summation, he hoped the digital age as well as what he felt was a superficial culture did not destroy the institution of marriage and family.
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Mgahinga Gorilla National Park is good for people who want to make last minute arrangements for seeing the gorillas. We arrived in the evening and had a night at Chameleon Hill Lodge at Lake Mutanda with the most beautiful views of the Lake Mutanda and great Virunga mountains. This view is unbeatable!!We arranged the gorilla tracking at Mgahinga National Park that same evening, and went out tracking the gorillas the morning after!
The gorilla permit in August (high season) was US$ 600. There are 8 people allowed per day (one hour with the gorilla group), but the day we went there were only 4 people I had traveled with. The gorilla trek can be long, but we were lucky and found the gorillas after only 15 minutes.
The track starts at one of the park headquarters, depending on where the gorillas was last spotted. The group that is habituated in Mgahinga consist of 10 individuals, 5 Silver back, 2 females, 1 black back, 1 juvenile and 1 infant. Especially the juvenile and the infant is very playful and curious, and can get very close if something catches their attention. The experience of seeing these fascinating animals in their natural environment is indescribable! The view of the volcanoes in the back also make this a very scenic park . We would highly recommend doing a tour here!
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As Gordon Brown made his way to Buckingham Palace for an audience with the Queen, it was a Conservative Party press officer who took the plaudits for thinking fastest on his feet. With the prime minister in the process of requesting a dissolution of Parliament to trigger May's general election, James Drewer was busy sending two teams to Trafalgar Square armed with placards. Knowing that Sky would send its famous helicopter along to the Palace, the words 'Vote for Change' could be clearly seen from the air, a veritable two-fingered salute to Labour and a piece of quick thinking that had them celebrating over at Tory HQ at nearby Millbank Tower.
If you think you could emulate Drewer's exploits, a career in public relations could be for you. In its purest form, PR is essentially centred on encouraging harmony between the public and an organisation. This sector encompasses a huge range of options as far as a potential career is concerned, ranging from press officer to account director in fields as diverse as government, finance and entertainment. Good public relations can only be a benefit to companies and so it is vital for them to assemble a talented team of specialists whose role it is to ensure harmonious and lasting relations.
Public relations is a thriving and important sector, accounting for a UK workforce of some 48,000, according to the Chartered Institute of Public Relations (CIPR). It is also hugely popular with graduates, consistently ranking in the top three in terms of the most popular workplace choices, post-university. So what exactly underpins this evergreen popularity?
Well, firstly, there appears to be a sense of glamour attached to the PR world, some of which is merited, some of which is not. Everyone loves a freebie and for this reason, PR certainly has its attractions. Goodie bags at launch events can contain anything from designer t-shirts, to alcohol, to expensive shaving lotions. But be warned: for every free lunch, there are endless phone calls to clients, the hundreds of emails to be sent, the drudgery of the office... you get the picture. Saying that, the rewards can be rich in this particular industry and anecdotally, satisfaction levels among employees appear high compared to other industries.
How to get a foothold into the PR industry: It is all about the experience
"Do you know the difference between education and experience? Education is when you read the fine print; experience is what you get when you don't." Pete Seeger, folk singer.
Speak to anyone who has forged a successful career in PR and you are likely to meet someone who cannot emphasise enough the importance of gaining practical experience in the workplace. Plenty of top PR firms will be willing to provide work experience, although paid work can be something of a luxury, unfortunately. Visiting your university's career advisers will give you a clearer idea of which aspect of PR to focus on and the PR Jobshop website is a great resource for graduates and undergraduates alike. Speculative contact with firms can also be beneficial as it underlines the extent to which you are prepared to follow your career dreams. Company websites will provide the relevant contact details and some of the big firms, such as Hill & Knowlton and Weber Shandwick, will offer first-hand experience for graduates and undergraduates in their second and third years working on accounts in areas such as food & drink and retail & leisure. As you can imagine, however, companies will be inundated with applications so it is imperative that your CV and covering letter are both tailored to meet the needs of the PR firm in question. Stressing why you have a desire to pursue a career in PR, along with emphasising your relevant work experience and transferable skills earned in the workplace, as well as at university will be beneficial in placing yourself at the head of the internship queue.
Is it too late for me to consider a career in PR if I haven't studied a related field at university?
The answer is no. Like any career, it is recommended that you gain as much experience as possible and therefore studying a literary discipline such as English or Modern Languages is always going to be beneficial. If you want to gain an extra edge over the competition, an MA in communications may be a legitimate option. There are a range of masters courses available throughout Britain that have been designed to provide industry-related experience with one eye on the job at the end of it. There is also the huge benefit of taking a course which is approved by the industry's governing body, providing peace of mind that the content offered is as relevant as it possibly could be.
How easy is it to get a PR jobs in Government?
PR jobs are numerous within Whitehall and Westminster. Comms form a vastly important role in keeping the electorate informed on the latest white paper, bill or development in local government and for this reason, the government is a great port of call in terms of getting a foothold into the industry. Here are just some of the departments worth considering, although this list is not exhaustive:
Is it better to work for a consultancy or in-house?
Entering into the PR industry will require a decision on whether to commit to a consultancy or an in-house team. There are pros and cons with both, of course, but in the broadest terms, the key difference between the two centres on the breadth and diversity of the work encountered. So, for example, a press officer at a charity will be expected to lead campaigns solely for their specific employer whereas someone at a consultancy would experience more variety in their day-to-day role, as they would be focusing their attentions on the needs and wants of a whole range of clients. It would be worth bearing in mind therefore how passionate you are for an individual organisation before committing to an in-house team as a lack of variety may not be ideal.
The sheer amount of graduates that a big agency can bring through the door will be enough for them to take certain liberties as far as starting salaries are concerned. Expect to be looking at somewhere between £14k and £21k for a London-based agency, compared with perhaps £18k to £22k for a starting in-house salary in the capital. And that is a London salary remember; wages could be considerably lower in Newcastle or Manchester for instance. It would be worth bearing in mind, however, that although the immediate hit on salary may be an unwelcome proposition, it is also more than likely that the opportunity for career progression and higher wages at a larger agency will be greater in the long run, dependent on talent, as well as grit and determination.
Hard route to the topLizzie Fee, 26, works in the PR department at BBC Children in Need and charts her rise in the profession:
What made you decide on a career in PR?
"I always knew I wanted to work in a job connected to the media and one that would involve people. I had always been an avid newspaper and magazine reader but found the behind the scenes element of PR more interesting. I remember wondering what went into the big publicity stunts that would work brands into the media spotlight. I was also particularly interested in the reputation management side of PR- particularly in the entertainment world."
Did you find it an easy sector to get into? And which companies have you worked for?
"PR is not an easy sector to get into, full stop. Work experience is the only way in and you need to expect long hours and often low pay. Making the tea and chasing samples back from press are all part of the first rung of the ladder. However, there are hundreds of people on work experience placements every week so you need to stand out. I used the summers of my 4-year degree to work for free at PR agencies and in-house and would recommend the same to anyone wanting to get into PR. My first placement was three months at an international fashion brand's busy press office and was invaluable in terms of me learning the ropes, meeting journalists and learning what really goes on in PR - something you would struggle to learn from reading a book or doing a degree in the subject. I bought a big address book and wrote every person I came across in it - PR is all about networking and your contacts grow as you do. Never underestimate the power of a junior editorial assistant - when you've been in PR for five years, they could be an editor! My first paid job was at Shine Communications, a consumer PR agency in London, which I joined through their graduate scheme. I had previously done work experience there and kept in touch with a few of the execs to see if there were any positions going. I stayed at Shine for two and a half years, leaving as a Senior Account Executive before joining BBC Children in Need's PR team where I am currently. My role involves me telling the story of the projects we fund through the media, as well as managing our celebrity supporters and their involvement in the charity."
Have the roles you have had in PR been what you expected in terms of the day-to-day workload, the people you work with and what is expected of you?
"You need to go into PR with your eyes open and expecting hard work. The night before a launch you can be in the office until midnight, in at 7am the following day and not in bed until the final journalist has left the event, but it's all worth it in the end. No two days in PR are the same and that's what makes it such an attractive industry. One day you could be on the red carpet with A-List talent, the next you could be on your hands and knees making paper-mâché dogs for a press launch. You need persistence, a tough skin for all those 'no thanks' from news editors and a creative head to get your client those all-important column inches."


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How can I turn of editor window auto scrolling while debugging?
It causes whole editor window jump up-and-down while debuging (especially in the loops) instead of moving the debug cursor.
I cannot concentrate what I debug or which line I am loking at...
It makes me dizzy after ten minutes of debbuging session.
I'm new to Intellij IDEA (7.0.3) so I might overlook the option that toggles "auto scroll editor window while debugging" feature.
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On my second pass of "try every options make sense" rally. finally I locate the option Under File->Settings->Behavior(tab)->Scrolling(group box) and turns it off.
It's not hard to find though... but I was overlooked at it first pass (dizziness maybe?)
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Ajax and FC Dordrecht have reached an agreement for the loan out of Peter Leeuwenburgh. The agreement is effective immediately, until June 30, 2016. The keeper was born on March 23 in Heinenoord and was the third keeper of Ajax's A selection last season.
Leeuwenburgh made his debut in professional football on September 2, 2013, for the Ajax Reserves in the Ajax Reserves – PSV Reserves (4-2) Jupiler League match. He's played in ten official matches to date for the reserves. The goalie is under contract with Ajax until June 30, 2018.


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The announcement two weeks ago of Shell's $70bn takeover of BG Group is expected to start a round of consolidation in the Oil and Gas industry that has been by prompted by low oil prices over the last six months. This deal is the 14th largest acquisition of all time but transactions of this size are nothing new in an industry that has been shaped by massive mergers and acquisitions over the years. Low oil prices in the late nineties led to BP's purchase of Amoco for $50bn and the merger of the two largest majors at the time, Exxon and Mobil, in an $80bn deal. In 2000 Chevron bought Texaco for $35bn. Shell's offer represented a 50% premium on the BG share at the time of announcement and BG shareholders will receive a combination of Shell stock and cash. BG shareholders will ultimately hold 19% of the newly merged entity. Few companies worldwide have the financial firepower to pull off a transaction of this size. Below we take a glance at Shell's financial statements to better understand the financial resources it has to hand.
Current Cash Reserves and Net Debt
Shell reported cash and equivalents of $21.6bn in its 2014 annual statements which was over double the figure recorded in 2013. While debt levels were also slightly higher at $45.5bn the increase in cash balances has caused net debt fall to just below $24bn. The increase in cash levels in 2014 were attributed to a reduction in capital expenditure throughout the year. While these cash and debt figures may appear enormous they need to be put in context of Shell's overall operations. Shell's 2014 income statement showed $327bn of raw material "Purchases" which, on the basis of a 250 day year works out at $1.3bn a day. Ignoring other business costs, this means that Shell has around 17 days of cash on hand to cover raw materials purchases. Other Financial Resources Looking solely at cash and debt levels doesn't tell the full story of the financial resources Shell has at its disposal. The majority of Shell's long term debt has been issued using its US shelf registration. This shelf registration allows the company to issue debt securities, ordinary shares, preferred shares and warrants using a single prospectus which is updated every three years. No debt was issued under the registration in 2014 versus drawings of $7.75bn in 2013. Shell also has access to a number of other financing facilities. At the end of 2014 it had close to $40bn of undrawn facilities available. Documentation released with the announcement of the BG takeover included a "Bridge Credit Facility" which gives Shell access to a further £3bn if the takeover is approved.
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BG Group has a sizeable debt pile with net debt totalling $12bn and gearing of 29%. Relatively speaking it is more indebted than Shell which is 12% geared. The presentation given by Shell executives following the announcement prioritised debt pay downs, asset sales and a share buy-back programme if the deal goes through in early 2016. All of this points to a very busy time ahead for the Shell treasury team.
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Subject: History on Frankie and Johnny
From: Gypsy
Date: 30 Jan 02 - 11:04 AM
Does anyone know the story behind this song? Found the old thread that said it was about Frankie Silver, but when i did the research, found it to not be the case. Frankie Silver was married to Charlie Silver, and did him in with an axe. Anyone out there have more info? Couldn't find a thing on google.
Subject: RE: Help: History on Frankie and Johnny
From: Mrrzy
Date: 30 Jan 02 - 11:17 AM
This is one of those that there are so many versions of, it almost has to be based on some actual occurrence, or so humans tend to think. Like John Henry. If there isn't any HIstory, can we make up a just plain Story?
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From: tar_heel
Date: 30 Jan 02 - 11:28 AM
the frankie silver story is a north carolina classic...she was the only woman ever to be hanged in north carolina for a convited crime...it took place in morganton,n.c.,at the old courthouse bldg., on the square...the couthouse is a museum now an the jail cell where frankie was held prisoner is one of the main attractions... .......................................................... go to google.com type in,frankie silver... 1833, Mrs. Frances Stewart Silver was hanged in Morganton, Burke County, North Carolina, for the ax murder of her husband Charles. Charlie and Frankie Silver are my great, great, great grandparents.
good reading..... chuck aka tar_heel
Subject: RE: Help: History on Frankie and Johnny
From: masato sakurai
Date: 30 Jan 02 - 11:45 AM
Notes from The Traditional Ballad Index:
Notes: Various theories have been proposed to explain the origin of this ballad. One theory connects it with the story of Frankie Silvers [Laws E13]. Another links it to the murder of Allen Britt by Frankie Baker in St. Louis, MO, on Oct. 15, 1899 (she was jealous of his relationship with Alice Pryor). (This murder was documented in the October 19, 1899 edition of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch.) Versions have shown a tendency to take on local color and even be connected with local events. - RBW, EC
Subject: ADD Version: Frankie and Albert
From: JenEllen
Date: 30 Jan 02 - 12:27 PM
Frankie and Albert
Frankie was a good girl
As everybody knows
She paid a hundred dollar bill
For a suit of Albert's clothes
Just because she loved him so
Frankie went down to the bar-room
"I am not a-gonna tell you no story
Frankie went to the house
Frankie stepped out in the back yard
Frankie went down to the river
Frankie reached down in her pocket
"Turn me over Frankie
Frankie looked down on Broadway
written to commemmorate the murder of Albert Britt by Miss Frankie Baker. Oct 15, 1899, Frankie confronted Albert about his misterss, Alice Pryor, and Albert attacked Frankie with a knife. Frankie shot in self defense. ~Foster
Subject: RE: Help: History on Frankie and Johnny
From: Dicho (Frank Staplin)
Date: 30 Jan 02 - 01:05 PM
Another version of Frankie and Johnny in the DT. For discussion, see this thread: Frankie
Two versions of Frankie and Albert are in Lomax and Lomax, 1934, American Ballads and Folk Songs, pp. 103-110. In a footnote, it is stated Frankie still lives (1934) in Seattle.
In The American Songbag, Carl Sandburg says that the Frankie and Albert song was common along the Mississippi River and among railroad men as early as 1888. There are hundreds of Frankie versions, some back country and some city.
I believe most song detectives agree with the comments in the American ballad Index, that the song was rewritten to fit the Baker-Britt case.
The Ballad of Frankie Silvers has been reproduced in a recent novel by Sharon McCrumb based on the trial and hanging of the nineteen-year-old Silvers (1830s). It does not resemble any of the versions of Frankie and Albert-Allen-Johnny.
Two versions of Frankie and Johnny may be heard on the Max Hunter Folk Song Collection website. Max Hunter
Subject: RE: Help: History on Frankie and Johnny
From: Mrrzy
Date: 30 Jan 02 - 01:06 PM
Way cool. Add to the Origins Found on Mudcat, no? And tarheel, what great ancestry!
Subject: RE: Help: History on Frankie and Johnny
From: Steve in Idaho
Date: 30 Jan 02 - 01:32 PM
Beyond way cool!! I've been singing this song for years - time to antiquate it a bit I think!
Subject: RE: Help: History on Frankie and Johnny
From: GUEST,Les B.
Date: 30 Jan 02 - 01:33 PM
Also, there is the version that Charlie Poole did, called "Leaving Home" which can be traced to a song dated 1912 at the Levy Sheet music site.
This version was later done by the Kingston Trio, who (in error?) attributed its authorship to Mike Seeger, and others associated with the New Lost City Ramblers, who learned it from Poole's recorded version, circa 1928.
"Leaving Home" refers to the fated lovers as "Frankie and Johnny," and has the ".44 gun under the silk kimono" references, but adds a wordy, driving chorus which makes the song more interesting.
Subject: RE: Help: History on Frankie and Johnny
From: Clinton Hammond
Date: 30 Jan 02 - 01:41 PM
Does anybody else out there, like me, prefer Garnet Rogers song Frankie And Johnny?
Geeze it's been a long time since I played that one...
*reaching for his guitar*
Subject: Lyr Add: FRANKIE AND ALBERT (from Lead Belly)
From: Dicho (Frank Staplin)
Date: 30 Jan 02 - 02:25 PM
FRANKIE AND ALBERT (Lead Belly)
Frankie was a good woman,
As everybody knows,
She did all the work around the house
And pressed her Albert's clothes.
He was her man, but he done her wrong.
Albert was a yeller man,
Coal-black curly hair.
Everybody up in St. Louis
Thought he was a millionaire--
He ws my son, and the only one.
Miss Frankie went to the barroom,
Called for a bottle of beer,
Says to the bartender:
"Has Mister Albert been here?
He is my man, and he's doin' me wrong."
Frankie and Albert were lovers,
Oh, my God how they did love!
Just like sisters and brothers,
The whore and her turtle dove,
For he was her man, but she shot him down.
The bartender says to Miss Frankie:
"I cannot tell a lie;
Mister Albert was here about a minute ago
With a gal name Alkali,
He is your man, but he's doin' you wrong."
Little Frankie went down the Broadway
With her razor in her hand,
Says "Stand aside, you chippie.
I'm lookin' for my man,
He's a gamblin' man, won't treat me right."
Miss Frankie went up the stairway,
She didn't go for fun;
Underneath the ruffles of her petticoat,
She had a young Gatlin' gun.
He was her man an' he was doin' her wrong.
Miss Frankie opened the winder,
The gun she fired twice;
The second shot she fired,
She took Mister Albert's life--
He was her man, but he was doin' her wrong.
Well, when Frankie shot Albert,
First, he fell to his knees,
Then he looked up in her face,
Says, "Frankie, please don't shoot me no mo',
Please, babe, don't shoot me no mo'."
She shot three bullets in him,
He staggered to the door,
He gasped, "Oh, Frankie, you can't play 'round,
'Round this hop joint any more.
I was your man, but I done you wrong.
"Turn me over, Frankie,
Turn me over slow,
Turn me over easy on my left side
So my heart won't overflow
And kill me dead, and kill me dead."
Took po' Albert to the graveyard,
Stuck him in the ground,
Frankie, she was singin',
"I shot the sucker down--
He was my man, but he done me wrong."
The people says to Frankie,
"Little Frankie, why don't you run?
Yonder comes the Chief Police
With a smokeless 44 gun.
You killed your man, wouldn't treat you right."
"Well," says Miss Frankie,
I don't care if I die,
Take and hang me to a telegraph pole,
Hang me good and high--
He was my man but he done me wrong."
Little Frankie went down Broadway
As far as she could see,
And all she could hear was a two-string bow,
Playing, "Nearer, My God To Thee"--
All over the town, little Albert's dead.
Frankie went to Albert's mother,
Fell across her knees,
Said: "I'm sorry I killed your son,
Won't you excuse me please?
He was my man, but he done me wrong."
"I will forgive you, Frankie,
I will forgive you not.
You sho' shot Albert,
He's the only son I got,
He was my son, and the only one."
Frankie says to the sheriff,
"Well, what do you think it'll be?"
The sheriff said: "It looks like a case
Of murder in the first degree;
He was your man, but you shot him down."
It was not murder in the first degree,
It was not murder in the third,
A woman simply dropped her man
Like a hunter drops a bird.
He was her man, but she shot him down.
Frankie said to the sheriff,
"Oh, what do you think they'll do?"
"Strap you in the 'lectric chair,
'N' send thirty thousand volts through you.
Albert was your man, but you shot him down."
Passin' through the jail house,
Went by Frankie's cell,
Asked her how she was feelin',
She said, "Go to Hell."
He was her man, but she shot him down.
Once more I saw Frankie,
She was sittin' in her chair,
Waitin' for to go an' meet her God,
With the sweat drippin' out her hair.
Albert was her man, but she shot him down.
Took Frankie to the graveyard
And stuck her in the ground,
Now all that's left of Frankie
Is a wooden cross and mound.
He was her man- both dead and gone.
Two little pieces of crape,
Hangin' on the door,
Show that lovin' Albert
Ain't lovin' Albert no more.
Frankie shot her man, who was doin' her wrong.
@ballad @folk @Negro
Collected by Lomax from Lead Belly at the Angola Prison, Louisiana. American Ballads and Folk Songs, 1934, pp. 105-110. Perhaps one of the longest songs collected from Lead Belly (Hudie Leadbeater).
Subject: RE: Help: History on Frankie and Johnny
From: Dicho (Frank Staplin)
Date: 30 Jan 02 - 07:43 PM
Versions of The Ballad of Frankie Silver HERE
Subject: RE: Help: History on Frankie and Johnny
From: Gypsy
Date: 30 Jan 02 - 09:08 PM
Guess it should be HERstory, huh, Mrrrrrzzzzyyy? Anyway, have a friend writing a book, and he wants to use this one as an example of a ballad. Thorough guy that he is, wants the "rest of the story" Thanks for the help, all. Will be able to kluge together something for him out of this! Will letcha know when book is available: Music theory demystified for the Folk Musician. the galleys are quite good. I can now tell my mixolydians from my majors. ;0)
Subject: RE: Help: History on Frankie and Johnny
From: Mary in Kentucky
Date: 30 Jan 02 - 10:14 PM
Thomas Hart Benton's mural of The Social History of the State of Missouri on the walls of the House Lounge in the State Capitol Building in Jefferson City, Missouri...whew...has Frankie and Johnny in the mural. Of course this perpetuates the St. Louis theory.
Subject: RE: Help: History on Frankie and Johnny
From: Rolfyboy6
Date: 30 Jan 02 - 10:28 PM
Just a mention of Mississippi John Hurt's great version of "Frankie and Albert". It's on one or two of the Vanguard Newport Cds and on the "Legend" CD. A classic rendition.
Subject: RE: Help: History on Frankie and Johnny
From: Louie Roy
Date: 30 Jan 02 - 10:44 PM
The song Frankie and Johnny as most of us have been singing for 70 years was written and recorded by Jimmie Rodgers in 1929 Louie Roy
Subject: RE: Help: History on Frankie and Johnny
From: Stewie
Date: 31 Jan 02 - 01:42 AM
Also have a look at the discussion of the song on the ballad list, in particular item 003451 by John Garst:
Subject: RE: Help: History on Frankie and Johnny
From: Dicho (Frank Staplin)
Date: 31 Jan 02 - 05:46 PM
Interesting post by Garst. The earliest Frankie Silver ballad I found was 1939, from Randolph, although it is supposed to be much older. Does anyone have an earlier version?
Subject: RE: Help: History on Frankie and Johnny
From: gd303uk
Date: 31 May 09 - 02:05 PM
not sure if this has been posted before but this is a good essay by paul slade that i think would help with the history of this song.
Subject: RE: Help: History on Frankie and Johnny
From: Q (Frank Staplin)
Date: 31 May 09 - 02:49 PM
Nicely summarized, with the newspaper articles.
Subject: RE: Help: History on Frankie and Johnny
From: Azizi
Date: 31 May 09 - 02:59 PM
gd303uk, here's the hyperlink for that website.
Subject: RE: Help: History on Frankie and Johnny
From: Azizi
Date: 31 May 09 - 03:06 PM
I know that there was another recently refreshed thread about the planetslade website, perhaps about its interesting article on Stagolee (the spelling used on that site is Stagger Lee) http://www.planetslade.com/stagger-lee1.html .
But I can't find that Mudcat thread.
Subject: RE: Help: History on Frankie and Johnny
From: GUEST,.gargoyle
Date: 31 May 09 - 04:30 PM
RE: I can't find that Mudcat thread.
Az - your "innocence" is astounding.
What gd303uk posted WAS the "hyperlink" - a Blue Clicky does not make it more so.
Regarding your most helpful reposting of Slade - you devoted one of your LONG instructional dialogues to the subject at the beginning of THIS very Month to the subject. And included Mudcat search tutoring.
1. Place "Stagger Lee" in the Lyric & Knowledge Search
2. Check FORUM
3. Click SEARCH
4. Sort by DATE
AZ - come on ! Your stuff is at the top of the list
Give a man a fish....
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