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Scott Palmer, from Wentzville, MO, has won a copy of Virtual Studio Systems' Lyricist software.
Bob Tighe, from Gainsville, FL, has won a free 3 month membership to SongU, an Internet-based learning environment providing online coaching, co-writing and pitching opportunities, in addition to over 70 multi-level courses developed by award-winning songwriters.
Shane Whelan from Lehi, Utah has won a copy of "The Tiny Guide to Huge Success" by Jeri Goldstein, reviewed in our January 2013 issue. Congrats, Shane!
Hope you all stay healthy!
Southern Boy with Rasta attitude SCOTT TURCHIN sounds like John Hiatt meets Ziggy Marley, and his newly released album RIVER CAN CRY features real instruments and a great live sound! With soulful voice and irie intent, half American roots rock and half positive Reggae, Scott's music has won national recognition and fans worldwide.
I live in Minnesota and at times cold winter weather causes car batteries to run down. We need a jump-start to get the motor running again. If your songwriting batteries seem a bit run down (or even if they are charged), give a listen to Alex Forbes’ audio book “Write Songs Right Now”, available from www.AudioGo.com. Achieving major songwriting success with Alisha’a 1985 dance smash “Too Turned On”, Forbes continued to write an abundance of Billboard-charting hits. She is currently a faculty member in the songwriting program of NYU’s Steinhardt School and hosts the website resource www.CreativeSongwriter.com.
Listen to Alex, in her voice, give you an initial pep talk and checklist to get you pointed, or perhaps rerouted, in the right direction for songwriting. Well-organized chapters begin with definitions of song structures and categories, an extensive list of lyrical devices, insights on melody and prosody, and basics of harmony and rhythm.
My favorite chapter delves into characteristics of great hooks and how to engage your listener with song dynamics. I particularly like her comparison of a good song to a roller coaster ride. Forbes continues with advice on collaboration and how individuals can each contribute their strengths to make the united result much stronger. As an audio engineer, I appreciate Alex defining and describing the importance of a low-cost “pre-demo”. She indicates when it is appropriate for, plus how to prepare for, a professionally recorded demo.
The final chapter is a primer on the music business including creating relationships, copyright and publishing fundamentals, and definitions for a variety of individual positions in the industry. Alex describes performing rights organizations and potential revenue streams for your songs. She concludes with a ten-point list of suggestions on how to get the most enjoyment and success from your songwriting. Let Alex Forbes help you “Write Songs Right Now.” Write on!
2013 (INTERNATIONAL) SHOW ME THE MUSIC SONGWRITING CONTEST ... $10,000 GRAND PRIZE OR A TRIP TO MUSIC CITY, U.S.A. IF YOU WIN... YOU CHOOSE THE PRIZE!
Why enter our contest? Since 2009 we have sent 6 artists to Nashville. From New York to Australia we have flown our winners into Music City, U.S.A. and introduced them to some of the biggest talent in the Music Industry. Last year we wrote a $10,000 check to Morgan Taylor Reid for his winning song "Stay Where You Are." You could be next!!!
As a small contest we are able to offer way less competition than the larger contests, yet we still offer a HUGE Grand Prize at the lowest entry fee.
Are you Canada’s next great children’s performer? Submit your original song, along with a photo for your chance to WIN A TRIP to Toronto to PERFORM at Kids’ CBC Days We’ll also produce your MUSIC VIDEO and air it on Kids’ CBC. Selected songs will play on our Kids’ CBC Music Stream. The song with the most votes WINS! Encourage your fans to vote for your song because…one lucky family will WIN A TRIP to Toronto to join as our VIP guests!
Hello troubadours, tunesmiths, and musical mavens. You probably noticed something different about this month’s edition of Muse’s Clues. No, we haven’t changed to an Adult Contemporary format and this is not a guest post by Busta Rhymes.
Now that that’s out of the way, let’s talk about this month’s site: Music Think Tank.
According to Wikipedia, a think tank a.k.a. “is an organization that performs research and advocacy concerning topics such as social policy, political strategy, economics, military, technology, and culture.” As far as I know, nobody’s gone to the trouble of performing the research necessary to navigate a successful musical career. For some reason or other, knowing how to promote a show or record quality demos has taken a backseat to boring stuff like national defense and sustainable energy. Go figure.
Music Think Tank gives musicians a place to turn to for real, actionable advice from actual industry pros. It’s like the Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars (a think tank based in Washington), only less nerdy. This isn’t some site that purports to offer “PRO ADVICE!” but actually features articles written by people who’ve never set foot in a recording studio or played a dive bar at 1 a.m. for four people. Music Think Tank is a blog produced by pros for pros.
Take, for example, “How to be a Rockstar at Social Media: What Every Band Should Be Doing,” published on March 18. The article offers practical solutions to real issues facing modern musicians. As someone who works in social media every day, I can say that this article offers valuable insight on the benefits of listening to your audience via social media. It’s not some rehashed “How to Write Songs” gobbledygook. Not only that, but it was written by Simon Tam, founder of the dance-rock band The Slants and a well-known record producer, so it’s legit.
Music Think Tank’s tagline is “where the music industry thinks out loud” and the site truly delivers on that promise. It offers hundreds of articles in categories as far-reaching as “Creating a Strong Community” to “Displaying the Right Attitude” to “The Benefits of Blogging.” Like any good think tank, Music Think Tank is chock-full of info for those that seek expert advice.
Just take a look at another recent article, “The Musicians Guide To YouTube Marketing”. I don’t need to tell you how crucial it is for you to promote your songs on YouTube. If it weren’t for YouTube, the world might not have been blessed by the talents of Justin Bieber. This article offers tons of great advice for anyone serious about promoting music via YouTube. And, for the record, Justin Bieber is actually quite talented.
Along with informative posts, Music Think Tank is also a great place to share your music. The Radio page features tons of songs by a variety of artists. You simply click on a song and it starts playing via a convenient web player. A message at the top of the Radio page reads “If you don’t like the music on this page, please upload something better…” Why not take Music Think Tank up on their offer and upload some of your own jams?
While you’re reading articles like “The Justin Timberlake School of Landing Pages” and sharing your latest jazz-metal-fusion tracks, you can read news articles provided by Hypebot, Music Think Tank’s sister site. Hypebot offers multiple articles a day on topics as far-ranging as legal news, interviews, mobile apps, touring, and more. Some of the most recent posts include “Prince's 9 Principles 4 Becoming A Musical Icon” and “Discovering The Next Gotye With Social Media Data.” Rad.
For all you songwriters that are too busy writing lyrics and sleeping in vans to check out the website, you can subscribe for Music Think Tank updates via email. If you do happen to have time in-between sound checks and co-writing sessions, you can always contribute your own original material to the site. Just read the contributor guidelines before submitting your 1,000 page essay on how Lady Gaga ruined the music industry.
If solving social and political issues isn’t your speed, stop by Music Think Tank. This is just the type of think tank us musicians need. Economic and political stability? Big whoop. There are songs to be written!
Many of you have probably seen the contemporary ventriloquist Jeff Dunham and his routine with Peanut, Achmed the Dead Terrorist, Walter, Jose the Jalapeno on a Stick, and others.
Imagine for a second if Jeff started working one of his puppet’s mouth, but Jeff’s normal voice came out instead, and when Jeff’s mouth actually moved, it was the voice of Achmed.
It just wouldn’t seem right. Visually it would make you scratch your head.
Well, as songwriters we are lyrical ventriloquists. We’re putting words in a singer’s mouth and want the right voice to come out too.
Regardless if we are writing for another artist or ourselves, the right voice or impression needs to be given. Sometimes we need to be concerned with a singer’s reputation or how the lyrics make a singer look to the public, and sometimes it is the delivery of the song’s content that dictates whose mouth we work in our song for it to be best received as a whole.
When writing your song, try writing from first person—I or me, second person—he or she, and the general they or we. It can make a huge difference how a song is perceived by the listener.
If you read last month’s tip, you might remember I sent you up to the web or your library to listen to Phil Collins’s song, Another Day in Paradise. Well, let’s take another look at this song again this month to illustrate a point.
Okay, so Phil’s singing this from an on-looker’s perspective… an innocent witness to an exchange between two people. A desperate woman needing help on the street and a man ignoring her trying to hide his inhumanity while whistling as he walks away.
This 3rd person perspective works best to get Phil’s point across. Why?
Try this and you’ll see. Go have another listen, but this time “be the lady’s voice.” Where he sings out “She” you sing “I”. Sing it as if you are the lady in the song and drop out the “me” in the chorus singing just “you in paradise” to keep the context right.
Okay, now singing it from that perspective, does it not seem like a “poor me” song? There is compassion for the lady, yes, but if Phil sang it from the “I” perspective, it would not have had near the impact it does from an on-looker telling what he has seen.
Okay, now to finish up go listen once again, and where Phil says, “he,” you sing “I” or “me”, be that guy whistling as he walks across the street. And in the chorus, just sing it as, “another day for me in paradise” for perspective sake.
Okay, makes a difference doesn’t it? This perspective makes you, the singer; seem pretty damned cold to humanity doesn’t it? Definitely not the right perspective to take on a song like this. I can pretty much guarantee if you pitched this to an artist in this perspective, you’d never ever get it cut. No agent, manager, or producer wants his artist to look like a cold-hearted selfish so-and-so.
So you can see having the right perspective or right voice, just like Mr. Dunham’s puppet routine, can make a difference in how a song is perceived and how the singer is perceived as well.
Look at your song catalog and see if a different perspective might help make a song or two a stronger song, or put you in a little better light in the public’s eye.
Want to make your guitar playing better RIGHT NOW? Read this article for 7 guitar practice ideas that will exactly that.
Have you been experiencing a lack of motivation in your guitar practice? Are you unsure about what and how to practice? Get effective guitar practice tips and become a more motivated guitarist by reading this article.
Robin talks about the difference between radio hit songs and film & TV songs, how a music supervisor decides whether or not to use a song, what the best way is for songwriters to get their songs used in film and TV, and many more relevant and interesting topics in this informative interview.
Some metaphors are so good, they end up being overused by everyone. As a result, they lose their meaning. In this article, we'll look at how to put a new twist on an overused classic.
Do you want to be able to write songs that take the exact ideas you have in your head and bring them to life in your music? Would you like to understand how professional songwriters keep their listeners interested in a song for the entire piece of music? Chances are, you struggle with these things in your songwriting from time to time (or perhaps frequently). Here are some tips on how to sound more professional in your songwriting.
In working with artists around the world, I get many questions about how to make the musical aspect of a song both interesting and accessible. I was recently asked this question from a songwriter in London: "How does knowing about scales help you in songwriting, and if you write in a specific scale, are you limited to using just the notes in that scale?" His question is similar to many others I get on the same topic. Considering how much time we are made to practice scales when learning an instrument or in vocal exercises, and how much we do not enjoy it, what's all the fuss about scales? This article sorts out what you do or not need to know.

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scott palmer, from wentzville, mo, has won a copy of virtual studio systems' lyricist software.
bob tighe, from gainsville, fl, has won a free 3 month membership to songu, an internet-based learning environment providing online coaching, co-writing and pitching opportunities, in addition to over 70 multi-level courses developed by award-winning songwriters.
shane whelan from lehi, utah has won a copy of "the tiny guide to huge success" by jeri goldstein, reviewed in our january 2013 issue. congrats, shane!
hope you all stay healthy!
southern boy with rasta attitude scott turchin sounds like john hiatt meets ziggy marley, and his newly released album river can cry features real instruments and a great live sound! with soulful voice and irie intent, half american roots rock and half positive reggae, scott's music has won national recognition and fans worldwide.
i live in minnesota and at times cold winter weather causes car batteries to run down. we need a jump-start to get the motor running again. if your songwriting batteries seem a bit run down (or even if they are charged), give a listen to alex forbes’ audio book “write songs right now”, available from www.audiogo.com. achieving major songwriting success with alisha’a 1985 dance smash “too turned on”, forbes continued to write an abundance of billboard-charting hits. she is currently a faculty member in the songwriting program of nyu’s steinhardt school and hosts the website resource www.creativesongwriter.com.
listen to alex, in her voice, give you an initial pep talk and checklist to get you pointed, or perhaps rerouted, in the right direction for songwriting. well-organized chapters begin with definitions of song structures and categories, an extensive list of lyrical devices, insights on melody and prosody, and basics of harmony and rhythm.
my favorite chapter delves into characteristics of great hooks and how to engage your listener with song dynamics. i particularly like her comparison of a good song to a roller coaster ride. forbes continues with advice on collaboration and how individuals can each contribute their strengths to make the united result much stronger. as an audio engineer, i appreciate alex defining and describing the importance of a low-cost “pre-demo”. she indicates when it is appropriate for, plus how to prepare for, a professionally recorded demo.
the final chapter is a primer on the music business including creating relationships, copyright and publishing fundamentals, and definitions for a variety of individual positions in the industry. alex describes performing rights organizations and potential revenue streams for your songs. she concludes with a ten-point list of suggestions on how to get the most enjoyment and success from your songwriting. let alex forbes help you “write songs right now.” write on!
2013 (international) show me the music songwriting contest ... $10,000 grand prize or a trip to music city, u.s.a. if you win... you choose the prize!
why enter our contest? since 2009 we have sent 6 artists to nashville. from new york to australia we have flown our winners into music city, u.s.a. and introduced them to some of the biggest talent in the music industry. last year we wrote a $10,000 check to morgan taylor reid for his winning song "stay where you are." you could be next!!!
as a small contest we are able to offer way less competition than the larger contests, yet we still offer a huge grand prize at the lowest entry fee.
are you canada’s next great children’s performer? submit your original song, along with a photo for your chance to win a trip to toronto to perform at kids’ cbc days we’ll also produce your music video and air it on kids’ cbc. selected songs will play on our kids’ cbc music stream. the song with the most votes wins! encourage your fans to vote for your song because…one lucky family will win a trip to toronto to join as our vip guests!
hello troubadours, tunesmiths, and musical mavens. you probably noticed something different about this month’s edition of muse’s clues. no, we haven’t changed to an adult contemporary format and this is not a guest post by busta rhymes.
now that that’s out of the way, let’s talk about this month’s site: music think tank.
according to wikipedia, a think tank a.k.a. “is an organization that performs research and advocacy concerning topics such as social policy, political strategy, economics, military, technology, and culture.” as far as i know, nobody’s gone to the trouble of performing the research necessary to navigate a successful musical career. for some reason or other, knowing how to promote a show or record quality demos has taken a backseat to boring stuff like national defense and sustainable energy. go figure.
music think tank gives musicians a place to turn to for real, actionable advice from actual industry pros. it’s like the woodrow wilson international center for scholars (a think tank based in washington), only less nerdy. this isn’t some site that purports to offer “pro advice!” but actually features articles written by people who’ve never set foot in a recording studio or played a dive bar at 1 a.m. for four people. music think tank is a blog produced by pros for pros.
take, for example, “how to be a rockstar at social media: what every band should be doing,” published on march 18. the article offers practical solutions to real issues facing modern musicians. as someone who works in social media every day, i can say that this article offers valuable insight on the benefits of listening to your audience via social media. it’s not some rehashed “how to write songs” gobbledygook. not only that, but it was written by simon tam, founder of the dance-rock band the slants and a well-known record producer, so it’s legit.
music think tank’s tagline is “where the music industry thinks out loud” and the site truly delivers on that promise. it offers hundreds of articles in categories as far-reaching as “creating a strong community” to “displaying the right attitude” to “the benefits of blogging.” like any good think tank, music think tank is chock-full of info for those that seek expert advice.
just take a look at another recent article, “the musicians guide to youtube marketing”. i don’t need to tell you how crucial it is for you to promote your songs on youtube. if it weren’t for youtube, the world might not have been blessed by the talents of justin bieber. this article offers tons of great advice for anyone serious about promoting music via youtube. and, for the record, justin bieber is actually quite talented.
along with informative posts, music think tank is also a great place to share your music. the radio page features tons of songs by a variety of artists. you simply click on a song and it starts playing via a convenient web player. a message at the top of the radio page reads “if you don’t like the music on this page, please upload something better…” why not take music think tank up on their offer and upload some of your own jams?
while you’re reading articles like “the justin timberlake school of landing pages” and sharing your latest jazz-metal-fusion tracks, you can read news articles provided by hypebot, music think tank’s sister site. hypebot offers multiple articles a day on topics as far-ranging as legal news, interviews, mobile apps, touring, and more. some of the most recent posts include “prince's 9 principles 4 becoming a musical icon” and “discovering the next gotye with social media data.” rad.
for all you songwriters that are too busy writing lyrics and sleeping in vans to check out the website, you can subscribe for music think tank updates via email. if you do happen to have time in-between sound checks and co-writing sessions, you can always contribute your own original material to the site. just read the contributor guidelines before submitting your 1,000 page essay on how lady gaga ruined the music industry.
if solving social and political issues isn’t your speed, stop by music think tank. this is just the type of think tank us musicians need. economic and political stability? big whoop. there are songs to be written!
many of you have probably seen the contemporary ventriloquist jeff dunham and his routine with peanut, achmed the dead terrorist, walter, jose the jalapeno on a stick, and others.
imagine for a second if jeff started working one of his puppet’s mouth, but jeff’s normal voice came out instead, and when jeff’s mouth actually moved, it was the voice of achmed.
it just wouldn’t seem right. visually it would make you scratch your head.
well, as songwriters we are lyrical ventriloquists. we’re putting words in a singer’s mouth and want the right voice to come out too.
regardless if we are writing for another artist or ourselves, the right voice or impression needs to be given. sometimes we need to be concerned with a singer’s reputation or how the lyrics make a singer look to the public, and sometimes it is the delivery of the song’s content that dictates whose mouth we work in our song for it to be best received as a whole.
when writing your song, try writing from first person—i or me, second person—he or she, and the general they or we. it can make a huge difference how a song is perceived by the listener.
if you read last month’s tip, you might remember i sent you up to the web or your library to listen to phil collins’s song, another day in paradise. well, let’s take another look at this song again this month to illustrate a point.
okay, so phil’s singing this from an on-looker’s perspective… an innocent witness to an exchange between two people. a desperate woman needing help on the street and a man ignoring her trying to hide his inhumanity while whistling as he walks away.
this 3rd person perspective works best to get phil’s point across. why?
try this and you’ll see. go have another listen, but this time “be the lady’s voice.” where he sings out “she” you sing “i”. sing it as if you are the lady in the song and drop out the “me” in the chorus singing just “you in paradise” to keep the context right.
okay, now singing it from that perspective, does it not seem like a “poor me” song? there is compassion for the lady, yes, but if phil sang it from the “i” perspective, it would not have had near the impact it does from an on-looker telling what he has seen.
okay, now to finish up go listen once again, and where phil says, “he,” you sing “i” or “me”, be that guy whistling as he walks across the street. and in the chorus, just sing it as, “another day for me in paradise” for perspective sake.
okay, makes a difference doesn’t it? this perspective makes you, the singer; seem pretty damned cold to humanity doesn’t it? definitely not the right perspective to take on a song like this. i can pretty much guarantee if you pitched this to an artist in this perspective, you’d never ever get it cut. no agent, manager, or producer wants his artist to look like a cold-hearted selfish so-and-so.
so you can see having the right perspective or right voice, just like mr. dunham’s puppet routine, can make a difference in how a song is perceived and how the singer is perceived as well.
look at your song catalog and see if a different perspective might help make a song or two a stronger song, or put you in a little better light in the public’s eye.
want to make your guitar playing better right now? read this article for 7 guitar practice ideas that will exactly that.
have you been experiencing a lack of motivation in your guitar practice? are you unsure about what and how to practice? get effective guitar practice tips and become a more motivated guitarist by reading this article.
robin talks about the difference between radio hit songs and film & tv songs, how a music supervisor decides whether or not to use a song, what the best way is for songwriters to get their songs used in film and tv, and many more relevant and interesting topics in this informative interview.
some metaphors are so good, they end up being overused by everyone. as a result, they lose their meaning. in this article, we'll look at how to put a new twist on an overused classic.
do you want to be able to write songs that take the exact ideas you have in your head and bring them to life in your music? would you like to understand how professional songwriters keep their listeners interested in a song for the entire piece of music? chances are, you struggle with these things in your songwriting from time to time (or perhaps frequently). here are some tips on how to sound more professional in your songwriting.
in working with artists around the world, i get many questions about how to make the musical aspect of a song both interesting and accessible. i was recently asked this question from a songwriter in london: "how does knowing about scales help you in songwriting, and if you write in a specific scale, are you limited to using just the notes in that scale?" his question is similar to many others i get on the same topic. considering how much time we are made to practice scales when learning an instrument or in vocal exercises, and how much we do not enjoy it, what's all the fuss about scales? this article sorts out what you do or not need to know.


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Heheh. A lighthearted sketch – I’m Maleficent and the Blue Fairy.
This is a project I’ve been working on for rather a while, but the creator even longer. I’m really proud of how it turned out!
And please, take the ‘tragedy’ warning seriously. It… doesn’t have a happy ending.
Hello! This blog is mostly for my own sanity, and for me to show my mom. Hi Mom!
Here’s where I’ll try to keep my voice acting stuff straight, and show any resulting videos and sound things. If you have any questions or requests, let me know!

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i love tf2 with a fiery passion, so being able to get involved makes me suuuuper happy. ;d i got to voice two of heavy’s sisters, zhanna and yana!
heheh. a lighthearted sketch – i’m maleficent and the blue fairy.
this is a project i’ve been working on for rather a while, but the creator even longer. i’m really proud of how it turned out!
and please, take the ‘tragedy’ warning seriously. it… doesn’t have a happy ending.
hello! this blog is mostly for my own sanity, and for me to show my mom. hi mom!
here’s where i’ll try to keep my voice acting stuff straight, and show any resulting videos and sound things. if you have any questions or requests, let me know!


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it’s critical to undergo a technical analysis of your current position to uncover ranking roadblocks along with the areas that are already working to your advantage. the result is an in-depth report outlining recommended seo strategies and solutions.
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the good inbound link profile is absolutely crucial to ranking for tough keywords – and it’s the part most seo company gold coast do completely wrong. good link building will get you to page 1. bad link building will get your website penalized.
search engine optimisation for your website improves your visibility! seo comes after launching a website. without it, very few people are going to find your website. with it, you have the potential to acquire new costumers 24 hours a day, every day. an optimized website is going to appear in the search results of search engines such as google, bing & yahoo and represents a high-quality source for the particular topic.
higher conversions are going to increase your sales, bookings or visits!
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we tried a number of options to promote our website, from print advertising in magazines, letterbox drops, pay per click to search engine optimisation with another company, and nothing seemed to be making any difference. then jodie mentioned trying the search engine optimisation option with xenex media and it has made such a difference to the sales of our business. we signed up for a ten keyword campaign and 12 months later sales have tripled and are still climbing. nothing has worked in promoting our business as well as seo with xenex and we are that impressed that we have now signed up for a 20 keyword campaign. most of the first optimised 10 keywords are now on the 1st page of google. while seo is fairly costly, in the end, it has been the only effective form of advertising for our website and the cost has been more than made up for, in the return of profits.
one of the best features of the xenex campaign is that they have done all the work to optimize the site. the first company we tried only made suggestion and then left us to carry them out, which we just didn’t have the time or understanding, to do. xenex also gave us a money back guarantee on their success regarding a certain number of keywords, leaving us with the confidence that our money would be well spent.
we would recommend seo services gold coast with xenex media to anyone looking to make their website more visible on google and achieve 1st page rankings for their most popular keywords. it has certainly worked for us and we have no hesitation in recommending it to others.


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Who says organization cant be stylish? This Large Decorative Basket combines design and function in one, perfect for any room in the house. Handles fold up for comfortable, easy transport and stacking, and fold down for nesting when not in use. Perfect for toiletries, reading materials, games, and more.
● The stylish and functional storage solution for everything from toiletries to reading materials and more.
● Comfortable grip handles for easy portability.
● Handles fold in for easy stacking.
● Easily nest together to save space when not in use.

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who says organization cant be stylish? this large decorative basket combines design and function in one, perfect for any room in the house. handles fold up for comfortable, easy transport and stacking, and fold down for nesting when not in use. perfect for toiletries, reading materials, games, and more.
● the stylish and functional storage solution for everything from toiletries to reading materials and more.
● comfortable grip handles for easy portability.
● handles fold in for easy stacking.
● easily nest together to save space when not in use.


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We have had a wonderful week away. The weather was excellent, the food was superb and the children were a pleasure to adventure with.
We battled our fears on the high ropes (though some made it look like a Sunday stroll) we negotiated with the river in the chasm, we were awed by the galaxies of glow worms in the cave, and were rewarded with a swim in the river after our hot walk to the perilous pinnacles.
And all along the way there was lots of inspiring and intriguing geology to be explored and discovered.

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we have had a wonderful week away. the weather was excellent, the food was superb and the children were a pleasure to adventure with.
we battled our fears on the high ropes (though some made it look like a sunday stroll) we negotiated with the river in the chasm, we were awed by the galaxies of glow worms in the cave, and were rewarded with a swim in the river after our hot walk to the perilous pinnacles.
and all along the way there was lots of inspiring and intriguing geology to be explored and discovered.


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Deadly Premonition: The Board Game Deluxe Edition is coming to retail in January 2018 featuring premium game-enhancing items such as the custom die, original soundtrack, and themed gaming cloth. Also included is a download key for the original cult hit PC videogame, upon which the board game is based. More information coming soon!
On May 9th 2017 we launched our Kickstarter campaign for Deadly Premonition: The Board Game inspired by cult sensation videogame Deadly Premonition, set in the mysterious town of Greenvale, following the Murder of Anna Graham. During the 30 day period we raised $148,511 with your support meaning Deadly Premonition: The Board Game has become a reality!
Head over to the Kickstarter campaign to learn more about the game, see it in action and find out what Eurogamer thought of Deadly Premonition: The Board Game in their first impressions video!

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deadly premonition: the board game deluxe edition is coming to retail in january 2018 featuring premium game-enhancing items such as the custom die, original soundtrack, and themed gaming cloth. also included is a download key for the original cult hit pc videogame, upon which the board game is based. more information coming soon!
on may 9th 2017 we launched our kickstarter campaign for deadly premonition: the board game inspired by cult sensation videogame deadly premonition, set in the mysterious town of greenvale, following the murder of anna graham. during the 30 day period we raised $148,511 with your support meaning deadly premonition: the board game has become a reality!
head over to the kickstarter campaign to learn more about the game, see it in action and find out what eurogamer thought of deadly premonition: the board game in their first impressions video!


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Pamper your skin with a natural specialty bath and body care line that delivers daily indulgences and a spa experience at home.
Our fan favorite body lotions deliver a daily indulgence and spa experience that fit into every type of schedule. Apply daily for a burst of hydration, exfoliation, nourishing, and firming action that keeps skin looking radiant.
We are so excited to now offer a better value exclusively through our trusted retailers, both in-store and through their online shops.

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pamper your skin with a natural specialty bath and body care line that delivers daily indulgences and a spa experience at home.
our fan favorite body lotions deliver a daily indulgence and spa experience that fit into every type of schedule. apply daily for a burst of hydration, exfoliation, nourishing, and firming action that keeps skin looking radiant.
we are so excited to now offer a better value exclusively through our trusted retailers, both in-store and through their online shops.


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> That looks *to* *cool*.
Thanks for the pointer Les!
>> Fish! Ships! Castle! Shark! Shark eating fish!

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> that looks *to* *cool*.
thanks for the pointer les!
>> fish! ships! castle! shark! shark eating fish!


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Start your own matchmaking service.
Start planning now to deck the malls with profits as the owner of a seasonal opportunity.
Use these creative promotions to increase your holiday profits.
A guide to creating a home page that customers will turn to.
When comparing MLMs, incentive programs can be the difference between the drab and the dazzling.
3 Top recruiters recount their successful team strategies.

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start your own matchmaking service.
start planning now to deck the malls with profits as the owner of a seasonal opportunity.
use these creative promotions to increase your holiday profits.
a guide to creating a home page that customers will turn to.
when comparing mlms, incentive programs can be the difference between the drab and the dazzling.
3 top recruiters recount their successful team strategies.


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The year 2024 will have 12 full moons and 13 new moons. In December, there will be two new moons and one full moon. Every other month will have one full moon and one new moon. In March and in September will be a lunar eclipse.
Calendar for the year 2024. Lunar calendar for the years between 1960 and 2040.

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the year 2024 will have 12 full moons and 13 new moons. in december, there will be two new moons and one full moon. every other month will have one full moon and one new moon. in march and in september will be a lunar eclipse.
calendar for the year 2024. lunar calendar for the years between 1960 and 2040.


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There are a select few people in the world who can remain calm behind the wheel when face with bad driving. These people should be treated like gods, because the majority of road users turn into someone they're not particularly proud of when faced with annoying driving habits.
There are a whole load of irritating habits that can turn you into this sort of road rage monster. There are middle lane hoggers, there are the ones who drive at 50mph in the fast lane on the motorway, there are the ones whose cars were never fitted with indicators.
But then there's full beam wankers. Potentially the worst of the bad driving habits, mainly because it could blind you and, you know, kill you. Is there a single thing on the planet more irritating than getting one of these right up behind you?
Well it's time to fight back, fellow drivers. And not in the sort of way that's going to get you potentially arrested or leave you clinging on to the front of someone else's vehicle - oh no. In a weirder, much more creepy way than that.
This new invention is a pretty great way of shitting up the driver behind you. Some little genius has created stickers that go in your back window, and when hit with a full beam light, turn into some horrendous looking images reminiscent of those long haired girls in various horror films.
Granted, it could potentially be not that great of an idea to terrify the driver behind you - but imagine that lovely pure feeling of satisfaction.
The stickers are available from Amazon but only currently ship to China, but the second they start shipping to the UK, we'll be all over it.

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there are a select few people in the world who can remain calm behind the wheel when face with bad driving. these people should be treated like gods, because the majority of road users turn into someone they're not particularly proud of when faced with annoying driving habits.
there are a whole load of irritating habits that can turn you into this sort of road rage monster. there are middle lane hoggers, there are the ones who drive at 50mph in the fast lane on the motorway, there are the ones whose cars were never fitted with indicators.
but then there's full beam wankers. potentially the worst of the bad driving habits, mainly because it could blind you and, you know, kill you. is there a single thing on the planet more irritating than getting one of these right up behind you?
well it's time to fight back, fellow drivers. and not in the sort of way that's going to get you potentially arrested or leave you clinging on to the front of someone else's vehicle - oh no. in a weirder, much more creepy way than that.
this new invention is a pretty great way of shitting up the driver behind you. some little genius has created stickers that go in your back window, and when hit with a full beam light, turn into some horrendous looking images reminiscent of those long haired girls in various horror films.
granted, it could potentially be not that great of an idea to terrify the driver behind you - but imagine that lovely pure feeling of satisfaction.
the stickers are available from amazon but only currently ship to china, but the second they start shipping to the uk, we'll be all over it.


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A native to South India, Piper nigrum is also extensively cultivated in other tropical regions like Brazil, Myanmar, Vietnam and Indonesia. Piper nigrum is difficult to grow, as it requires a lot of care and attention.
A native to South India, Piper nigrum is also extensively cultivated in other tropical regions like Brazil, Myanmar, Vietnam and Indonesia.
It is specifically found in Western Ghats of Kerala state in India, where it grows wild in the mountains.
It is the most popular, expensive and essential spice of the world and hence, it is also called "Black Gold"
Piper nigrum is difficult to grow, as it requires a lot of care and attention.
Soak your black pepper seeds for 24 hours prior to planting. Keep the seeds on the soil surface and tamp them. Make sure that the seeds are 3 inches apart from each other.
Spray water to keep the soil moist and warm for at least 30 days, until the seeds germinate.
Once the seeds sprout, keep them in indirect sunlight.
Transplant once they are4-6 inches long in a pot or outside.
Mix compost and sand soil before planting.
If planting in a pot, make sure that the pot is large enough as these plants have an adventitious root system, they spread a lot.
Piper nigrum needs moist soil to grow.
Make sure to give the pepper plant plenty of water to keep the soil slightly moist always.
Do not allow the soil to dry out between watering spells.
Fertile and medium clayey soil that retain slight moisture is ideal to grow black pepper plants.
Ensure good drainage in the soil as waterlogged soil can damage the plant.
Maintain the soil pH between 5.5 and 7.
If the soil is too acidic, add lime and if the soil is too alkaline, add sulfur.
Black pepper grows in dappled light.
When grown as a house plant it needs moderate light.
It does benefit from some direct sunlight but excessive sunlight can damage the plant.
If planting in sunny areas, use a shade cloth that filters the sunlight to minimum 50%.
Low to moderate fertilization with a balanced fertilizer is suggested.
Second, you can use a granular organic fertilizer and sprinkle it on the top of the soil.
If your plant is being grown under high light and high temperatures then increase the fertilizer. If your pepper plant is grown under lower light and temperature levels, then decrease the fertilizer. During the winter months stop fertilizing the plant until warmer temperatures and higher light levels resume in spring.
You can also apply cow manure or compost per year on a mature plant so that the soil remains rich in nutrients.
Black pepper plant yields small white flowers at the leaf nodes.
The flowers form pendulous spikes and then small, round, green peppercorns are formed in chains, which ripen to red.
Both green and red peppercorn fruit are usually found at the same time on the plant.
The peppercorn can be picked depending on the variety of peppercorn you desire.
If you desire black and green pepper, harvest the green peppercorn.
If you desire red and white pepper, harvest the peppercorn when it is red.
The pepper fruit is usually harvested before maturity and dried in the sun.
Black spots on the backsides of the pepper leaves are totally normal, do not remove them.
They are a part of the plant's physiology and they don't harm the plant.
In cool and wet conditions, the plant is susceptible to root diseases.

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a native to south india, piper nigrum is also extensively cultivated in other tropical regions like brazil, myanmar, vietnam and indonesia. piper nigrum is difficult to grow, as it requires a lot of care and attention.
a native to south india, piper nigrum is also extensively cultivated in other tropical regions like brazil, myanmar, vietnam and indonesia.
it is specifically found in western ghats of kerala state in india, where it grows wild in the mountains.
it is the most popular, expensive and essential spice of the world and hence, it is also called "black gold"
piper nigrum is difficult to grow, as it requires a lot of care and attention.
soak your black pepper seeds for 24 hours prior to planting. keep the seeds on the soil surface and tamp them. make sure that the seeds are 3 inches apart from each other.
spray water to keep the soil moist and warm for at least 30 days, until the seeds germinate.
once the seeds sprout, keep them in indirect sunlight.
transplant once they are4-6 inches long in a pot or outside.
mix compost and sand soil before planting.
if planting in a pot, make sure that the pot is large enough as these plants have an adventitious root system, they spread a lot.
piper nigrum needs moist soil to grow.
make sure to give the pepper plant plenty of water to keep the soil slightly moist always.
do not allow the soil to dry out between watering spells.
fertile and medium clayey soil that retain slight moisture is ideal to grow black pepper plants.
ensure good drainage in the soil as waterlogged soil can damage the plant.
maintain the soil ph between 5.5 and 7.
if the soil is too acidic, add lime and if the soil is too alkaline, add sulfur.
black pepper grows in dappled light.
when grown as a house plant it needs moderate light.
it does benefit from some direct sunlight but excessive sunlight can damage the plant.
if planting in sunny areas, use a shade cloth that filters the sunlight to minimum 50%.
low to moderate fertilization with a balanced fertilizer is suggested.
second, you can use a granular organic fertilizer and sprinkle it on the top of the soil.
if your plant is being grown under high light and high temperatures then increase the fertilizer. if your pepper plant is grown under lower light and temperature levels, then decrease the fertilizer. during the winter months stop fertilizing the plant until warmer temperatures and higher light levels resume in spring.
you can also apply cow manure or compost per year on a mature plant so that the soil remains rich in nutrients.
black pepper plant yields small white flowers at the leaf nodes.
the flowers form pendulous spikes and then small, round, green peppercorns are formed in chains, which ripen to red.
both green and red peppercorn fruit are usually found at the same time on the plant.
the peppercorn can be picked depending on the variety of peppercorn you desire.
if you desire black and green pepper, harvest the green peppercorn.
if you desire red and white pepper, harvest the peppercorn when it is red.
the pepper fruit is usually harvested before maturity and dried in the sun.
black spots on the backsides of the pepper leaves are totally normal, do not remove them.
they are a part of the plant's physiology and they don't harm the plant.
in cool and wet conditions, the plant is susceptible to root diseases.


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Maureen McCullough LLC has helped countless Lower Hudson Valley businesses just like yours in Hillcrest, Rockland County, New York get the phone ringing and get the sales.
You take pride in your Hillcrest New York business. Why settle for a sub par website or for a website that doesn't produce traffic and sales?

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maureen mccullough llc has helped countless lower hudson valley businesses just like yours in hillcrest, rockland county, new york get the phone ringing and get the sales.
you take pride in your hillcrest new york business. why settle for a sub par website or for a website that doesn't produce traffic and sales?


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Our kids living defense martial arts program will instill confidence, discipline, and respect while having fun and keeping them active.
The Little Dragons class at LDMA is designed to ease our 3-5 year olds students into our Taekwondo program by teaching them the basic stances and techniques while working with them on their flexibility, coordination and balance. We feel this class is an important stepping stone for our younger kids to get use to the structure and discipline of our Taekwondo program until they are old enough to move up to the beginning class.
I’ve watched my son mature and become more confident in himself and his abilities. TKD has done that for him. Thankful for Danny Dring and Anthony Pickard for the investment they’ve made in my son.
At LDMA we take answering up seriously and as such it is not uncommon to hear a loud chorus of “Yes Sir!” ringing throughout the school. As the student moves up through the ranks they are promoted into the advanced class where they begin working on kickboxing and free sparring while continuing to learn their patterns.
Our Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu program for the kids focuses on movement exercises, drilling positional techniques with a partner and live sparring on the ground known as “rolling.” On the front end the kids learn how to escape from bad positions such as mount (someone sitting on top of them) or being head locked as well as how to achieve a good position and maintain it against someone actively trying to escape. As students progress in their training we begin to work on takedown and takedown defenses, as well as submission holds. All of this is done in a safe and fun environment that leaves kids anxious for the next practice.

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our kids living defense martial arts program will instill confidence, discipline, and respect while having fun and keeping them active.
the little dragons class at ldma is designed to ease our 3-5 year olds students into our taekwondo program by teaching them the basic stances and techniques while working with them on their flexibility, coordination and balance. we feel this class is an important stepping stone for our younger kids to get use to the structure and discipline of our taekwondo program until they are old enough to move up to the beginning class.
i’ve watched my son mature and become more confident in himself and his abilities. tkd has done that for him. thankful for danny dring and anthony pickard for the investment they’ve made in my son.
at ldma we take answering up seriously and as such it is not uncommon to hear a loud chorus of “yes sir!” ringing throughout the school. as the student moves up through the ranks they are promoted into the advanced class where they begin working on kickboxing and free sparring while continuing to learn their patterns.
our brazilian jiu-jitsu program for the kids focuses on movement exercises, drilling positional techniques with a partner and live sparring on the ground known as “rolling.” on the front end the kids learn how to escape from bad positions such as mount (someone sitting on top of them) or being head locked as well as how to achieve a good position and maintain it against someone actively trying to escape. as students progress in their training we begin to work on takedown and takedown defenses, as well as submission holds. all of this is done in a safe and fun environment that leaves kids anxious for the next practice.


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Finally! Some Success in the Gulf!
Heard the leaking well was finally capped successfully, no more leaks.
In watching the video through the process I was surprised to see what looked like a evil scarecrow walking around down there. Turns out to be the well itself.
This entry was posted in Opinions and tagged BP Gulf Disaster, capped well, evil-looking scarecrow. Bookmark the permalink.

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finally! some success in the gulf!
heard the leaking well was finally capped successfully, no more leaks.
in watching the video through the process i was surprised to see what looked like a evil scarecrow walking around down there. turns out to be the well itself.
this entry was posted in opinions and tagged bp gulf disaster, capped well, evil-looking scarecrow. bookmark the permalink.


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The International Exchange Program is designed to support law students wishing to broaden their understanding of the forces shaping international business law.
Program participants work closely with academics and experienced practitioners to gain insight into legal practice and explore current topics within German, European and transnational frameworks.
Academic rigor is paired with a wide range of extracurricular offerings to ensure that the term abroad supports growth and exploration both in and outside of the classroom. A benefit of life in Germany's second-largest city, participants have a wealth of excursions, lectures and special receptions to round out their stay.
All courses are taught in English and carefully selected to promote the program's focus on international and comparative business law. A course catalogue with course descriptions will be published in March.
Courses are taught by Bucerius professors, visiting international lecturers and legal practitioners. Instruction follows the Socratic Method, meaning that course meetings rely upon active student participation, rather than formal lecturing. This interactive environment enables students and lecturers from around the world to explore current issues in international and comparative law from different legal and cultural perspectives. Download the course catalogue above to browse full descriptions and lecturers biographies. Questions regarding academic advising should be directed to the program's academic director, Dean Katharina Boele-Woelki.
Provided sufficient German language skills, exchange students may audit or follow German-taught LL.B. courses for credit. The fall trimester at Bucerius begins in late September; exchange students will be able to view a listing of German-taught courses after arrival to Hamburg and discuss this opportunity during the orientation program. Master of Law and Business courses are not available to exchange program participants.
Within the classroom, the program focuses on international and comparative business law and brings together lecturers and participants from diverse academic and legal backgrounds; in doing this, it seeks to promote discussion and encourage comparative review of theory to prepare individuals for international careers and employment necessitating global competencies.
Linking theory to practice, several courses are taught by practitioners (e.g. Corporate Governance, International Mergers & Acquisitions, Business Mediation). Participants seeking an additional challenge can opt to pursue a Certificate in Leadership and Management (see below) with the Bucerius Center on the Legal Profession.
The program includes networking events with practitioners from leading companies and law firms to discuss opportunities for global engagement in legal practice. The Director of International Career Services offers one-on-one counseling (including review and critique of application materials) to support individuals considering employment in Germany.
Exchange students will receive networking opportunities with MLB/LLM program participants, many of whom have gone on to found successful international start-ups.
Employers today expect law school graduates to possess skillsets that extend beyond textbook knowledge.
Exchange program participants can opt to enroll in a module of specialized courses intertwining law, economics and management to earn a Certificate in Management and Leadership for Lawyers from the Bucerius Center on the Legal Profession.
In order to earn the Certificate, students must sucessfully participate in courses such as Business Mediation & Conflict Resolution, Business Skills, Negotiation, Law Firms of Tomorrow or Transactional Drafting.
All students will be enrolled in the course "Introduction to German Law" and must follow this course for credit; this is the only mandatory course in the exchange program.
In addition to the "Introduction to German Law" course, students must pursue a minimum of 8 ECTS points per session (equivalent to 4 ABA credits). Additional coursework may be undertaken as an auditor or for credit to support a student's interests or home university requirements. There is no maximum number of credits; baring schedule overlaps, exchange students may enroll in as many courses as they are interested in following.
Prior to undertaking an exchange at Bucerius, all students are encouraged to speak with their home university regarding credit transfer policies. A student's home university will determine how many and which credits and/or grades may be transferred based upon status and degree program.
Courses are generally evaluated based upon performance on exams, final projects and/or presentations. Exams are graded anonymously and not on a curve.
Regular attendance and active participation is required in all courses.
The exchange semester is divided into two sessions with a one-week break between them. Each session is comprised of a six-week lecture period that is followed immediately by a one-week exam period.
During lecture periods, courses are held five days a week, usually between the hours of 9 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. A tentative schedule will be published in July before the course registration window opens.
A handful of courses will meet over both the first and second lecture periods with exams held in December, at the end of the exchange term. Most courses will be condensed into a three- or four-week block of time during one of the two lecture periods.
As several topics are taught by visiting professors who are in Hamburg only for a brief stay, courses tend to be staggered over multiple days, rather than meeting at regular intervals, e.g. "Tuesdays and Thursdays from 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m."
To offer a break from coursework and time spent in the library, sign up for a range of activities that are offered at no cost during the fall trimester.
In the first weeks, take advantage of late summer sunshine and warm evenings to explore the city – a curated walk around the warehouse district and waterfront, private bus tour and boat trip around the lake and canals will provide a perfect introduction to your new surroundings.
Once settled, get a taste of Northern Germany with guided outings to the Hanseatic cities of Lübeck and Lüneburg. As the leaves change color and crisp autumn days arrive, explore Hamburg’s gallery and museum scene with guided tours and enjoy cinema evenings with German films screened with English subtitles.
Late November brings the opening of Christmas Markets and an opportunity to take part in a very German tradition with your Bucerius buddy family: Sip hot cider or spiced wine and snack on ginger cookies and roasted almonds while strolling around the historic downtown illuminated by countless Christmas lights!
Receptions, guest lectures and celebrations organized by German student groups round out programming.

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the international exchange program is designed to support law students wishing to broaden their understanding of the forces shaping international business law.
program participants work closely with academics and experienced practitioners to gain insight into legal practice and explore current topics within german, european and transnational frameworks.
academic rigor is paired with a wide range of extracurricular offerings to ensure that the term abroad supports growth and exploration both in and outside of the classroom. a benefit of life in germany's second-largest city, participants have a wealth of excursions, lectures and special receptions to round out their stay.
all courses are taught in english and carefully selected to promote the program's focus on international and comparative business law. a course catalogue with course descriptions will be published in march.
courses are taught by bucerius professors, visiting international lecturers and legal practitioners. instruction follows the socratic method, meaning that course meetings rely upon active student participation, rather than formal lecturing. this interactive environment enables students and lecturers from around the world to explore current issues in international and comparative law from different legal and cultural perspectives. download the course catalogue above to browse full descriptions and lecturers biographies. questions regarding academic advising should be directed to the program's academic director, dean katharina boele-woelki.
provided sufficient german language skills, exchange students may audit or follow german-taught ll.b. courses for credit. the fall trimester at bucerius begins in late september; exchange students will be able to view a listing of german-taught courses after arrival to hamburg and discuss this opportunity during the orientation program. master of law and business courses are not available to exchange program participants.
within the classroom, the program focuses on international and comparative business law and brings together lecturers and participants from diverse academic and legal backgrounds; in doing this, it seeks to promote discussion and encourage comparative review of theory to prepare individuals for international careers and employment necessitating global competencies.
linking theory to practice, several courses are taught by practitioners (e.g. corporate governance, international mergers & acquisitions, business mediation). participants seeking an additional challenge can opt to pursue a certificate in leadership and management (see below) with the bucerius center on the legal profession.
the program includes networking events with practitioners from leading companies and law firms to discuss opportunities for global engagement in legal practice. the director of international career services offers one-on-one counseling (including review and critique of application materials) to support individuals considering employment in germany.
exchange students will receive networking opportunities with mlb/llm program participants, many of whom have gone on to found successful international start-ups.
employers today expect law school graduates to possess skillsets that extend beyond textbook knowledge.
exchange program participants can opt to enroll in a module of specialized courses intertwining law, economics and management to earn a certificate in management and leadership for lawyers from the bucerius center on the legal profession.
in order to earn the certificate, students must sucessfully participate in courses such as business mediation & conflict resolution, business skills, negotiation, law firms of tomorrow or transactional drafting.
all students will be enrolled in the course "introduction to german law" and must follow this course for credit; this is the only mandatory course in the exchange program.
in addition to the "introduction to german law" course, students must pursue a minimum of 8 ects points per session (equivalent to 4 aba credits). additional coursework may be undertaken as an auditor or for credit to support a student's interests or home university requirements. there is no maximum number of credits; baring schedule overlaps, exchange students may enroll in as many courses as they are interested in following.
prior to undertaking an exchange at bucerius, all students are encouraged to speak with their home university regarding credit transfer policies. a student's home university will determine how many and which credits and/or grades may be transferred based upon status and degree program.
courses are generally evaluated based upon performance on exams, final projects and/or presentations. exams are graded anonymously and not on a curve.
regular attendance and active participation is required in all courses.
the exchange semester is divided into two sessions with a one-week break between them. each session is comprised of a six-week lecture period that is followed immediately by a one-week exam period.
during lecture periods, courses are held five days a week, usually between the hours of 9 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. a tentative schedule will be published in july before the course registration window opens.
a handful of courses will meet over both the first and second lecture periods with exams held in december, at the end of the exchange term. most courses will be condensed into a three- or four-week block of time during one of the two lecture periods.
as several topics are taught by visiting professors who are in hamburg only for a brief stay, courses tend to be staggered over multiple days, rather than meeting at regular intervals, e.g. "tuesdays and thursdays from 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m."
to offer a break from coursework and time spent in the library, sign up for a range of activities that are offered at no cost during the fall trimester.
in the first weeks, take advantage of late summer sunshine and warm evenings to explore the city – a curated walk around the warehouse district and waterfront, private bus tour and boat trip around the lake and canals will provide a perfect introduction to your new surroundings.
once settled, get a taste of northern germany with guided outings to the hanseatic cities of lübeck and lüneburg. as the leaves change color and crisp autumn days arrive, explore hamburg’s gallery and museum scene with guided tours and enjoy cinema evenings with german films screened with english subtitles.
late november brings the opening of christmas markets and an opportunity to take part in a very german tradition with your bucerius buddy family: sip hot cider or spiced wine and snack on ginger cookies and roasted almonds while strolling around the historic downtown illuminated by countless christmas lights!
receptions, guest lectures and celebrations organized by german student groups round out programming.


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In today’s rapidly-changing world of music making, even the classical musician can no longer take for granted the management of his or her career. Today’s artist, more often than not, is an independent musician, crafting a professional life with numerous elements that were once handled by orchestras, conservatories and agents. These elements go well beyond what is taught in today’s music schools, addressing such critical topics as succeeding with programming, developing your identity, promoting yourself, building your audience, using social media to your advantage and knowing and delivering what fellow agents and collaborators value most. Living the Dream . . . The Morning After Music School – a DIY Guide to the Music Business, addresses each of these critical topics with clarity and real-world examples. Each chapter ends with a series of probing questions, helping focus the topics at hand for rapid learning. Filled with example letters, forms and worksheets to help organize your music career . . . and accelerate your success!
Brian Horner leads an enriching life as performer, author, manager, professor of music and tech entrepreneur. Based in Nashville, center of American music making, Horner represents some of America’s most creative independent artists, among them electric and jazz violinist Tracy Silverman. With his passion for independent artists, Horner’s latest venture is Craft Brewed Music™, a music streaming service connecting independent artists with listeners, launching October 2018.

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in today’s rapidly-changing world of music making, even the classical musician can no longer take for granted the management of his or her career. today’s artist, more often than not, is an independent musician, crafting a professional life with numerous elements that were once handled by orchestras, conservatories and agents. these elements go well beyond what is taught in today’s music schools, addressing such critical topics as succeeding with programming, developing your identity, promoting yourself, building your audience, using social media to your advantage and knowing and delivering what fellow agents and collaborators value most. living the dream . . . the morning after music school – a diy guide to the music business, addresses each of these critical topics with clarity and real-world examples. each chapter ends with a series of probing questions, helping focus the topics at hand for rapid learning. filled with example letters, forms and worksheets to help organize your music career . . . and accelerate your success!
brian horner leads an enriching life as performer, author, manager, professor of music and tech entrepreneur. based in nashville, center of american music making, horner represents some of america’s most creative independent artists, among them electric and jazz violinist tracy silverman. with his passion for independent artists, horner’s latest venture is craft brewed music™, a music streaming service connecting independent artists with listeners, launching october 2018.


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Hey guys. I found my old psp and it used to run on 6.35 cfw with PROUPDATE but when i tried to run the cfw the screen turned black and the psp turned off. I tried installing the 6.60 OFW and running a PRO 6.60 cfw but again the screen turns black. I formated the memory card and reset the psp settings but still nothing.
Does the PROUPDATE have the option to "uninstall" the CFW?
psp turns on freezes and turns off.

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hey guys. i found my old psp and it used to run on 6.35 cfw with proupdate but when i tried to run the cfw the screen turned black and the psp turned off. i tried installing the 6.60 ofw and running a pro 6.60 cfw but again the screen turns black. i formated the memory card and reset the psp settings but still nothing.
does the proupdate have the option to "uninstall" the cfw?
psp turns on freezes and turns off.


text: Our safety frames and glasses have ANSI Z87 tested and certified side shields for added protection. Side shields are not made for prescription dress glasses, but are suitable for prescription safety glasses. (Dress frames with side shields do not meet ANSI standards for safety). Each side shield is designed and tested for the specific safety frame and not available for prescription dress frames.

lowercased: our safety frames and glasses have ansi z87 tested and certified side shields for added protection. side shields are not made for prescription dress glasses, but are suitable for prescription safety glasses. (dress frames with side shields do not meet ansi standards for safety). each side shield is designed and tested for the specific safety frame and not available for prescription dress frames.


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At Sapere, we pay attention to market development and trends so that our clients don’t have to. They can instead focus their energies as they choose, knowing we are dedicated to serving them as stewards of their hard-won capital. We do our best to understand what really drives our clients, and then to manage their portfolios in a way that reflects their needs and dreams. The Sapere team is trained in the art of listening, and responding with the utmost care. We value the enormous trust our clients place in us.
The world around us is changing rapidly. We work daily to continue to earn client confidence by honoring an investment management agreement that spells out our responsibilities and commitments, and clarifies our authority to act with full discretion in deploying client assets.
Sapere works to build strong relationships with its clients, and with other independent thinkers in the world of investment management. Guided by founder and Chief Investment Officer, Scott Trease, the Sapere Team provides a deep reservoir of financial expertise and benefits from alliances with some of the most forward-thinking individuals and institutions in the world. Thanks to these key partners, we have the ability to offer an extraordinarily broad range of investment possibilities, as well as unusual access to insights and strategies not commonly available.
The Sapere Team deploys client funds in a variety of carefully analyzed investment vehicles including mutual funds, private investment funds, alternative assets and its own Sapere Funds. We look across the investment universe and around the world to select those managers, vehicles, and opportunities that best meet the custom needs of our clients. Our goal is to find and invest in the best business proposition for delivering value in a given set of circumstances.
Sapere focuses on crafting portfolios that provide positive, absolute returns, regardless of a constantly evolving market environment. Our clients earn an investment return strategically designed to outperform the Consumer Price Index by a significant margin, providing confidence to our clients that they will have the money they need, when they need it.
Safekeeping for all client assets is provided by Fidelity, ADMIS, and Northern Trust. We do not accept custody of any client assets ourselves, ever. We never mark our portfolios to market ourselves: all investments are valued by third parties, no matter what.
In addition to providing broad diversification across a number of managers and markets, we carefully manage portfolio liquidity. All portfolios include a significant proportion of assets that can be liquidated within one business day. Only in those instances where we believe Sapere clients may earn an outsized return premium do we invest in less liquid situations.
To be sure we do not get carried away, however, we believe strongly in checks and balances. Therefore, we not only rely on a disciplined investment committee approach, we also employ Castle Hall Alternatives to periodically review the operational integrity of many of our service providers. In addition, we seek third party opinions and perform thorough due diligence on any new investment strategies that we consider.

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at sapere, we pay attention to market development and trends so that our clients don’t have to. they can instead focus their energies as they choose, knowing we are dedicated to serving them as stewards of their hard-won capital. we do our best to understand what really drives our clients, and then to manage their portfolios in a way that reflects their needs and dreams. the sapere team is trained in the art of listening, and responding with the utmost care. we value the enormous trust our clients place in us.
the world around us is changing rapidly. we work daily to continue to earn client confidence by honoring an investment management agreement that spells out our responsibilities and commitments, and clarifies our authority to act with full discretion in deploying client assets.
sapere works to build strong relationships with its clients, and with other independent thinkers in the world of investment management. guided by founder and chief investment officer, scott trease, the sapere team provides a deep reservoir of financial expertise and benefits from alliances with some of the most forward-thinking individuals and institutions in the world. thanks to these key partners, we have the ability to offer an extraordinarily broad range of investment possibilities, as well as unusual access to insights and strategies not commonly available.
the sapere team deploys client funds in a variety of carefully analyzed investment vehicles including mutual funds, private investment funds, alternative assets and its own sapere funds. we look across the investment universe and around the world to select those managers, vehicles, and opportunities that best meet the custom needs of our clients. our goal is to find and invest in the best business proposition for delivering value in a given set of circumstances.
sapere focuses on crafting portfolios that provide positive, absolute returns, regardless of a constantly evolving market environment. our clients earn an investment return strategically designed to outperform the consumer price index by a significant margin, providing confidence to our clients that they will have the money they need, when they need it.
safekeeping for all client assets is provided by fidelity, admis, and northern trust. we do not accept custody of any client assets ourselves, ever. we never mark our portfolios to market ourselves: all investments are valued by third parties, no matter what.
in addition to providing broad diversification across a number of managers and markets, we carefully manage portfolio liquidity. all portfolios include a significant proportion of assets that can be liquidated within one business day. only in those instances where we believe sapere clients may earn an outsized return premium do we invest in less liquid situations.
to be sure we do not get carried away, however, we believe strongly in checks and balances. therefore, we not only rely on a disciplined investment committee approach, we also employ castle hall alternatives to periodically review the operational integrity of many of our service providers. in addition, we seek third party opinions and perform thorough due diligence on any new investment strategies that we consider.


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premium red roses from ecuador – the best you can get!
a large keepsake glass vase!
presenting the most romantic rose vase ever! beautifully designed, 12 ecuadorian roses, surrounded by lush foliage, a large glass vase finished with tropical leaves and a big red bow! we wish we could have it!
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While each patient varies, many patients can now have their orthodontic treatment completed in less than a year.
PROPEL comes as a sterile, ready-to-use disposable device. The device has an Adjustable Depth Dial and indicating arrow on the driver body. The Adjustable Depth Dial can be positioned to 0mm, 3mm, 5mm, and 7mm of tip depth.
How do teeth move in orthodontic treatment?
Forces on teeth produce pressure and tension on points either side of roots, causing remodeling of the bone and therefore, tooth movement. Osteoblasts and Osteoclasts are recruited to remove and add bone on the pressure and tension side of the root. The process of inflammation is necessary for this to occur.
What limits the movement of teeth in orthodontic treatment?
The rate of bone remodeling determines the rate at which teeth move. As stated, bone remodeling is an inflammatory response to orthodontic force involving the signaling cascade of cytokines to recruit and differentiate surrounding cells into Osteoblasts and Osteoclasts. The rate of bone turnover is directly correlated to the level of cytokines expressed in the area. The higher the levels of cytokines expressed the faster the bone remodels and hence the faster teeth will move. The lower the level of cytokines (ie. after taking aspirin or other anti-inflammatory meds), the slower the bone remodels and thus there is slower tooth movement.
How does PROPEL affect the movement of teeth?
Micro-Osteoperforations with the PROPEL device cause a localized inflammation where there is an increase blood flow and cytokine expression as part of this inflammatory response. By increasing the cytokines in the area of desired movement, bone remodeling activity greatly increases and therefore the rate of tooth movement increases as well.

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while each patient varies, many patients can now have their orthodontic treatment completed in less than a year.
propel comes as a sterile, ready-to-use disposable device. the device has an adjustable depth dial and indicating arrow on the driver body. the adjustable depth dial can be positioned to 0mm, 3mm, 5mm, and 7mm of tip depth.
how do teeth move in orthodontic treatment?
forces on teeth produce pressure and tension on points either side of roots, causing remodeling of the bone and therefore, tooth movement. osteoblasts and osteoclasts are recruited to remove and add bone on the pressure and tension side of the root. the process of inflammation is necessary for this to occur.
what limits the movement of teeth in orthodontic treatment?
the rate of bone remodeling determines the rate at which teeth move. as stated, bone remodeling is an inflammatory response to orthodontic force involving the signaling cascade of cytokines to recruit and differentiate surrounding cells into osteoblasts and osteoclasts. the rate of bone turnover is directly correlated to the level of cytokines expressed in the area. the higher the levels of cytokines expressed the faster the bone remodels and hence the faster teeth will move. the lower the level of cytokines (ie. after taking aspirin or other anti-inflammatory meds), the slower the bone remodels and thus there is slower tooth movement.
how does propel affect the movement of teeth?
micro-osteoperforations with the propel device cause a localized inflammation where there is an increase blood flow and cytokine expression as part of this inflammatory response. by increasing the cytokines in the area of desired movement, bone remodeling activity greatly increases and therefore the rate of tooth movement increases as well.


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What if government officials, whether elected or appointed, and their staff, would attempt to lie on petty, simple, minute and negligible details and things? Can we also deduce there is prevailing possibility that they could lie more than that? This is the essence of our video.
On April 26, 2017 I posted a story on the visit of Senator Grace Poe of the rice paddy art in the farms of the Philippine Rice Reseacrh Institute.
The good senator had a photo op taken at the ‘rice paddy’ in Barangay Maligaya, the hub of the institute’s research and test laboratory, also dedicated to GMO research testing facility by the government.
Looking closely now on the picture, it would seem that that foot padding was well placed to protect the senator’s shoes or part of it from getting mud or dirt, otherwise, she would have just stood on the ground. But on this particular photo op, the senator should have not worried her shoes will get dirty because the ground is dry. Lets take a closer look.
The Senator traveled to Central Luzon to witness herself the rice paddy art which somehow claimed it featured the faces of actors Fernando Poe, Jr. and Coco Martin, both having portrayed the main character of “Ang Probinsyano” (movie for Poe, and TV series for Martin). The late Fernando Poe is Grace Poe’s father.
The rice paddy art, featured the purple rice variety which is part of the Philippine Rice Research Institute’s FutureRice project.
The rice paddy art was reported to have gathered the interest of tourists from some parts of the country.
A day after posting the short piece about the senator’s visit, we received a facebook message asking us to “correct” or remove the reference to a “foot padding” where the good senator stood for the photo shoot.
We were informed to keep in contact with a staff member of Senator Grace Poe, specifically Ms. Marivic Chavez, for the purpose.
I would not know the exact and truthful answer why a correction is necessry because I was not able to make a call for I did not intend to make one in the first place.
I interpreted the photo all by its visual appearance and message appeal, me being part of the general public. It was our personal opinion and interpretation. There was no malice intended.
The staff of Senator Poe during that photo shoot should have thought of the simple implication of letting her stand on that green foot padding. Whether the foot padding was there intentional or unintentional, it was beyond our understanding and knowledge. It was their lookout and concern on the first place.
So here I maintain that that foot padding was there for the photo shoot.
This non-issue(?) could have ended after our posting of the second reaction article. But when I revisited the issue(?) and made a double checking to my surprise this is what I found.
The office of Senator Poe released to the media an official photo of her rice paddy art visit which looked different. Most of the national dailies, including the Philippine Daily Inquirer, used the photo her office issued in their printed news and on their online sites without checking.
Here we see the senator posing, and look below, she is standing on the ground, without the green padding.
I compared the two photos, one that was taken by the Philippine News Agency and the other that was released by the senator’s office. There is no difference as to her pose, her arms, the shadow on the right part of her body, the left open palm and the right hand with one finger somehow pointing. Except for the disappearance of the green padding on her feet which now stood on the ground!
So this are our assumptions. One, maybe, the senator’s staff took a different photo but with the same posing.. She was made to freeze her pose while the green padding was being pulled off her feet which would look funny and awkward while they were doing that and the senator may have gone out of balance.
Or maybe, the picture was photo shopped to make it appear that there never was a padding on her feet at all.
So that was why I got a note from the senator’s staff.
If they did not want to show Senator Poe with the foot padding, her staff should have prevailed the PNA photographer from sharing the picture.
The Philrice has a penchant for doing just that, making rice paddy art in their attempt to attract people to go visit their place.
Previously, it also made a rice paddy art of nationalist Jose Rizal, and that of President Duterte and Vice President Robredo.
The Philrice is one government agency that is busy with genetic modification of crops which include rice.
Watch the full video on our Youtube NOAH- News One And Half channel HERE.
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what if government officials, whether elected or appointed, and their staff, would attempt to lie on petty, simple, minute and negligible details and things? can we also deduce there is prevailing possibility that they could lie more than that? this is the essence of our video.
on april 26, 2017 i posted a story on the visit of senator grace poe of the rice paddy art in the farms of the philippine rice reseacrh institute.
the good senator had a photo op taken at the ‘rice paddy’ in barangay maligaya, the hub of the institute’s research and test laboratory, also dedicated to gmo research testing facility by the government.
looking closely now on the picture, it would seem that that foot padding was well placed to protect the senator’s shoes or part of it from getting mud or dirt, otherwise, she would have just stood on the ground. but on this particular photo op, the senator should have not worried her shoes will get dirty because the ground is dry. lets take a closer look.
the senator traveled to central luzon to witness herself the rice paddy art which somehow claimed it featured the faces of actors fernando poe, jr. and coco martin, both having portrayed the main character of “ang probinsyano” (movie for poe, and tv series for martin). the late fernando poe is grace poe’s father.
the rice paddy art, featured the purple rice variety which is part of the philippine rice research institute’s futurerice project.
the rice paddy art was reported to have gathered the interest of tourists from some parts of the country.
a day after posting the short piece about the senator’s visit, we received a facebook message asking us to “correct” or remove the reference to a “foot padding” where the good senator stood for the photo shoot.
we were informed to keep in contact with a staff member of senator grace poe, specifically ms. marivic chavez, for the purpose.
i would not know the exact and truthful answer why a correction is necessry because i was not able to make a call for i did not intend to make one in the first place.
i interpreted the photo all by its visual appearance and message appeal, me being part of the general public. it was our personal opinion and interpretation. there was no malice intended.
the staff of senator poe during that photo shoot should have thought of the simple implication of letting her stand on that green foot padding. whether the foot padding was there intentional or unintentional, it was beyond our understanding and knowledge. it was their lookout and concern on the first place.
so here i maintain that that foot padding was there for the photo shoot.
this non-issue(?) could have ended after our posting of the second reaction article. but when i revisited the issue(?) and made a double checking to my surprise this is what i found.
the office of senator poe released to the media an official photo of her rice paddy art visit which looked different. most of the national dailies, including the philippine daily inquirer, used the photo her office issued in their printed news and on their online sites without checking.
here we see the senator posing, and look below, she is standing on the ground, without the green padding.
i compared the two photos, one that was taken by the philippine news agency and the other that was released by the senator’s office. there is no difference as to her pose, her arms, the shadow on the right part of her body, the left open palm and the right hand with one finger somehow pointing. except for the disappearance of the green padding on her feet which now stood on the ground!
so this are our assumptions. one, maybe, the senator’s staff took a different photo but with the same posing.. she was made to freeze her pose while the green padding was being pulled off her feet which would look funny and awkward while they were doing that and the senator may have gone out of balance.
or maybe, the picture was photo shopped to make it appear that there never was a padding on her feet at all.
so that was why i got a note from the senator’s staff.
if they did not want to show senator poe with the foot padding, her staff should have prevailed the pna photographer from sharing the picture.
the philrice has a penchant for doing just that, making rice paddy art in their attempt to attract people to go visit their place.
previously, it also made a rice paddy art of nationalist jose rizal, and that of president duterte and vice president robredo.
the philrice is one government agency that is busy with genetic modification of crops which include rice.
watch the full video on our youtube noah- news one and half channel here.
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