In 2010 the bylaws were split into two documents, one for convention process and the other for central committee operation. Although the reason for this change is not completely apparent from the constitutional amendments offered at the 2010 state convention, they are the result of a controversy about who should establish the rules for the platform committee (a proposal was made to give the convention rules committee the authority to make the rules for the platform report development process). The platform development rules have traditionally been in the bylaws and the platform ratification procedures have traditionally been in the convention rules developed by the convention rules committee, so this proposed change was a radical departure from tradition. The proposed change was tabled at the 2010 state convention for consideration by the state central committee which never took any action on it. This controversy could easily reappear during the 2012 convention cycle.
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LET'S BUILD A STORY!
The Old Toybox
by Viktor Horvat, grade 8
That day Toto decided to pay a visit to Dorothy, a friend he knew since diapers. They were about the same age with Dorothy being a month older than Toto, but Toto was still taller than Dorothy, and unexpectedly tall for a ten-year-old kid.
Toto came to Dorothy's house, rang the bell and Dorothy opened the door in a matter of seconds. They went to the living room as they always did, sat down on the floor, and started to talk. They talked about recent events, television, and school. When they had nothing more to say they went to Dorothy's room. They started to play with the toys they both knew well, but this time something was different… they got bored quickly. Dorothy came up with an idea to explore the attic. Toto wasn't sure that he liked the idea, but Dorothy managed to convince him. They took two flashlights and rushed up the stairs that led to a room completely new to Toto, a whole new world. Dorothy was in the attic before, but she never got the chance to explore it. They soon started making their way through the piles of boxes and old furniture. At the very back of the room they stumbled upon a huge chest with a metal lock. They looked around the room in hope to find a key, until Toto took a better look at the lock and realized it was unlocked the whole time! Dorothy and Toto opened the chest, covering themselves with dust. Their faces lit up realizing they have just uncovered a big toybox! They began taking the toys out and started to play:
Dorothy and Toto were playing in the woods with their friends: Tedd the bear, Swing the squirrel and Robert the rabbit. It was a beautiful day and they wanted to use as much of it. Yet, Swing felt something was... off… today. He couldn't explain it, he just felt something wasn't right. He had that feeling ever since doctor Darius moved in the old castle. Who was Darius? Well, most of the world knew him as doctor D. Zaster, a villain who creates notorious inventions to disturb the peace. D. Zaster was very smart, but he used his inventions for evil activities. He worked on dangerous weapons in his laboratories and he constantly had to change the position, so he wouldn't get caught. The problem is, our heroes didn't know his identity, but now at least you know.
The time has come for Dorothy and Toto to go home and so did for the others. The night was calm and warm, nothing to worry about and tomorrow supposed to be just another fun day like any other… Well, not really. The next day was full of surprises. The forest they played in yesterday was quiet without a single bird chirping nor leaves rustling in the wind. They checked some other areas, like the river, but it wasn't flowing anymore. They didn't see anybody walking around, it was dead quiet. They returned to the woods just to see a bunch of excavators knocking the trees down, forcing its residences to leave. Our heroes knew these loud vehicles letting out a dark smoke were up to no good, and they had to put a stop to this catastrophe. But who could have done such a thing, committed such a crime? Swing was overwhelmed by that feeling again, that feeling that something was off. He quickly connected the dots. He knew Darius meant no good.
They took a map of the area to find the best route to D. Zaster's lair, which was following the train tracks. Before they started to move towards the old castle, they put on some costumes. Toto dressed himself as a red dragon and took a broom with him. Robert put a knight helmet on and decided to take a shield and a toilet brush as a sword. Dorothy disguised herself as a native American Indian, equipping an umbrella. Tedd became a pirate and Swing had a Batman mask and a cape on. And so, our group quickly made their way towards the old castle.
While walking around the castle they stumbled upon the back door. They wandered quietly through the halls in hope to find the room where D. Zaster was. They heard someone mumbling and saw an opened door through which D. Zaster walked out. He walked into a dark room to look for some papers, leaving all doors open behind himself, letting light from one room into the other. Our team of heroes saw an opportunity to scare D. Zaster out, so they came up with a plan: They would use their costumes and accessories to form a shadow which would scare D. Zaster out of the castle. In their weird formation they walked up to the entrance, and when D. Zaster turned around, he saw a giant monstrosity in front of the door. He got so scared that he dropped everything he had in his hands and jumped back, hitting one of his machines. He turned around and saw which one was it: The reversal machine. The machine started to shake and rumble, its buttons were glowing and flashing. Our heroes escaped the castle just to see the aftermath of machine's activation. All trees were standing up again, rivers were flowing, everything was back to normal. Dorothy, Toto, Robert, Tedd, and Swing walked slowly across the fields of green grass and sat down under a tree in the shade. They deserved a break. Dr. D. Zaster was never heard of again, everything was back to normal, and that was the end of this adventure.
Toto liked how the story ended and had it printed out, along with his own illustrations. He was glad that even fifty years later he remembered the whole thing. "This will be a wonderful present for my grandson", he thought, looking at the book in his hands.
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Good news, but the road ahead is long
By James Halliwell2020-06-24T15:06:00+01:00
Finally, some good news. Ish. Positive things have happened over the last couple of days, but everything is relative. The sheer scale of lockdown, and its devastating impact on eating and drinking out, means simply being able to open for business feels like a big win, even though victory remains a long way away.
Of course that negative impact means the base has never been so low. And it's understandable that perceptions of what makes good news have changed so radically.
The creeping nature of the way this coronacrisis has developed means conversations about things like staying two metres away from other people feels entirely normal, when three months ago the same conversation would have seemed ridiculous. Such is life today.
But at least now there are some positives to focus on, like the confirmation of the 4 July and the reduction in social distancing. The sector remains in the mire, but both announcements are welcome.
Restaurants, pubs, bars and takeaways also have a long awaited new code of conduct that enables them to plan properly for the months ahead, even if it does sum up the surreal nature of these times by setting out ways to prevent employees and customers catching a potentially fatal virus while enjoying a pie and a pint.
Perhaps the first thing to note is the semantic flexibility so often prevalent in official documents like these. It's peppered with words like 'encourage' rather than 'enforce', 'should' rather than 'must', 'limiting' rather than 'eliminating', and so on.
So this is guidance, not rules, and in that sense it's a pragmatic approach to what is a wildly unpredictable problem. The deliberately imprecise nature of the rhetoric makes this a missive of best practice rather than draconian legislation, which would be problematic, if not impossible, to enforce. Plus a one size fits all approach would never work for such a diverse sector.
Does that make these guidelines voluntary? Not exactly. It is explicit when it says: "Failure to complete a risk assessment which takes account of covid-19, or completing a risk assessment but failing to put in place sufficient measures to manage the risk of covid-19, could constitute a breach of health and safety law."
It goes on to say that "serious breaches and failure to comply with enforcement notices can constitute a criminal offence, with serious fines and even imprisonment for up to two years."
It's unlikely any responsible operator would end up in that position. Operators are simply being asked to take measures to respect the safety of everyone under these unusual and unfortunate circumstances.
No-one should have a problem with that, especially as not following this best practice risks derailing any progress made so far. As many have made clear, a slide back into lockdown would be worse than the first time around, and Rishi Sunak has indicated that there will be no extensions to any supportive measures, including the JRS, whatever happens next.
And the vast majority of the guidelines are predictable and will come as no surprise. But one problematic paragraph stands out.
"The opening up of the economy following the covid-19 outbreak is being supported by NHS Test and Trace," it reads.
"You should assist this service by keeping a temporary record of your customers and visitors for 21 days, in a way that is manageable for your business, and assist NHS Test and Trace with requests for that data if needed."
Again, like the rest of the guidelines it's advisory. But taken literally, if I want to visit a restaurant, pub, bar, even a takeaway, under these guidelines an operator should request my details and I will need to provide them. Normal for a restaurant, abnormal for a pub or a takeaway.
Again, taken literally, Track and Trace means if someone else was in that establishment at the same time as me and they come down with the coronavirus, I may be contacted and ordered to self-isolate for 14 days – which means not being able to leave the house "for any reason" according to the NHS website.
You could argue I'm interpreting this too literally, and again this is guidance not rules, but if operators and customers do comply with the guidelines as they stand, that means if I go to KFC for a Mighty Bucket for One, I will need to provide contact details which could result in me being forced back into lockdown.
As much as we all fancy a Hot Wing, that's a genuine risk that could put many people off heading to somewhere like the pub, or a takeaway like KFC. Is a cold draught pint or an Original Recipe drumstick worth risking 14 days in isolation?
Of course it is, but maybe that's just me. And yes, "in a way that is manageable for your business" means some operators may record names and contact details on a casual basis, pen and paper even, so a false name and a fake number may suffice.
But in other countries, and there is no reason it couldn't be introduced here, customers have to scan a QR code upon entry with their smartphones, which is a less easy method to fool, although admittedly anyone could still find a way around it if they really wanted to. You can pick up a burner phone for less than the price of a Peroni.
Besides, given the government's technical prowess with Apps so far, the idea they can roll out a universal tech solution across hospitality in the next nine days seems unlikely.
More seriously though, the risks of flouting these guidelines could be severe. The usually ebullient PM was unusually careful to couch the positivity surrounding his announcement with repeated reminders of the threat of a reversal of fortune.
I haven't heard a single doctor or scientist suggest differently, if anything they are all more cautious than the PM about the risk of lifting lockdown in such a comprehensive fashion. It's just one of the very real risks to recovery.
So yes, positive things are happening. Yes, the industry will welcome them. But the road ahead is rocky, fraught and long, with pressing issues like rent still to be resolved. It's good news, but this is just the beginning.
Editorial: Good news, but the road ahead is long
Finally, some good news. Ish. Positive things have happened over the last couple of days, but everything is relative. The sheer scale of lockdown, and its devastating impact on eating and drinking out, means simply being able to open for business feels like a big win, even though victory remains a long way away. Of course that negative impact means the base has never been so low. And it's understandable that perceptions of what makes good news have changed to such an extent, the creeping nature of the way this coronacrisis has developed
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Az Beach Boys Concert a Beach Boys 1964-es koncertalbuma, a zenekar hetedik nagylemeze, s a harmadik 1964-ben kiadott albumuk. Az LP lett a zenekar első listavezető nagylemeze, és hatodik aranylemezük alig másfél év leforgása alatt.

A lemez még éppen időben jelent meg, ugyanis az együttes dalszerző-producere, Brian Wilson nem sokkal később abbahagyta az élő fellépéseket, s a következő három évtizedben csak alkalmanként szerepelt a Beach Boys koncertjein. Ez az album az egyetlen hivatalos dokumentuma az eredeti felállású Beach Boys élő megszólalásának.

Az albumon több dal is szerepel, amelyeket a Beach Boys koncerteken rendszeresen játszott, de stúdiólemezeiken nem jelentek meg, többek közt a "Papa-Oom-Mow-Mow", a "Monster Mash", a "Wanderer" és a Jan & Dean "Little Old Lady From Pasadena" című száma. Ezek mellett olyan saját dalok is szerepelnek a lemezen, mint a "Hawaii", az "In My Room", a "Fun, Fun, Fun" és az "I Get Around".

Az utólagos stúdiómunka szembeszökő az album hallgatása közben, számos vokált újra felénekeltek a stúdióban, Fred Vail MC lemez elején hallható bemutatása pedig egy korábbi, 1963. decemberi koncerten került rögzítésre. Teljesen nyilvánvaló, hogy Brian Wilson, az örök maximalista a "Fun, Fun, Fun"-nak és az "I Get Around"-nak az eredeti, stúdióban felvett instrumentális verzióit használta, ezekre énekeltek fel új vokálokat, majd közönségzajt kevertek hozzájuk, hogy élő felvételek benyomását keltsék.

A stúdióbeli utómunka ellenére a Beach Boys Concert izgalmas dokumentuma a zenekar élő fellépéseinek történetük egy olyan periódusában, amely néhány hónappal később lezárult.

Az album dalai

"Fun, Fun, Fun" (Brian Wilson/Mike Love) – 2:26
"The Little Old Lady From Pasadena" (D. Allfield/Roger Christian) – 3:00
"Little Deuce Coupe" (Brian Wilson/Roger Christian) – 2:27
"Long, Tall Texan" (Henry Strezlecki) – 2:32
"In My Room" (Brian Wilson/Gary Usher) – 2:25
"Monster Mash" (Boris Pickett/Lenny Capizzi) – 2:27
"Let's Go Trippin'" (Dick Dale) – 2:34
"Papa-Oom-Mow-Mow" (Carl White/Al Frazier/Sonny Harris/Turner Wilson Jr.) – 2:18
"The Wanderer" (Ernest Maresca) – 2:00
"Hawaii" (Brian Wilson/Mike Love) – 1:51
"Graduation Day" (Joe Sherman/Noel Sherman) – 3:29
"I Get Around" (Brian Wilson/Mike Love) – 2:42
"Johnny B. Goode" (Chuck Berry) – 1:56

A Beach Boys Concert jelenleg egy CD-n kapható a nem hivatalos, 1970-ben kiadott Live In London koncertalbummal, egy 1965-ös és egy 1967-es élő bónuszfelvétellel kiegészítve.
Az Beach Boys Concert (Capitol (S)TAO 2198) az 1. helyig jutott az Amerikai Egyesült Államokban, 62 hetet töltött a listán.

További információk
 A Beach Boys Concert dalszövegei

Beach Boys-albumok
Koncertfelvételek
1964 nagylemezei
A Billboard 200 lista első helyezettjei

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Received an Academy Award for Best Actress for her role as Nina Sayers in the 2010 thriller Black Swan. She also earned an Academy Award nomination for Best Supporting Actress for her role in the 2004 drama Closer and she starred as Queen Amidala in the Star Wars prequel trilogy. Her first breakthrough came as a young teenager when she played Mathilda in the 1994 action/drama film Leon: The Professional. She graduated from Harvard with a degree in Psychology in 2003. She starred in the 2006 cult film V for Vendetta as well as in the Thor film series which was launched in 2011. She married Benjamin Millepied in 2012; the couple welcomed son Aleph the previous year. She received an Oscar for her role in Black Swan, playing the dancer who replaces Winona Ryder.
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The Negro League baseball photographs of Charles "Teenie" Harris — A Photo Exhibit
In 2004, I had the privilege of interviewing Neil Lanctot, whose history of baseball's Negro Leagues entitled Negro League Baseball: The Rise and Ruin of a Black Institution had just been published.
While preparing for the interview, the work of the noted Pittsburgh Courier photographer Charles "Teenie" Harris came to my attention. Among his many contributions to America's archives are his photographs of the Negro Leagues, taken during the League's pre-war and wartime era, mostly in Pittsburgh's Forbes Field, where the Pittsburgh Crawfords played many of their games.
With baseball's All Star Game scheduled for Tuesday evening in Minneapolis, it feels like a good time to revisit some baseball (and American) history, and there is no better way than to view some of Harris' amazing work.
With grateful appreciation to Pittsburgh's Carnegie Museum of Art — who granted us permission to use these historic images — we present a photo gallery of rarely seen Harris photos,
Author Joe MaitaPosted on July 13, 2014 Categories Art, Art Exhibits, The Negro League Baseball Photographs of Charles "Teenie" HarrisTags charles "teenie" harris, negro league baseball, neil lanctot, sports history5 Comments on The Negro League baseball photographs of Charles "Teenie" Harris — A Photo Exhibit
The Negro League Baseball Photographs of Charles "Teenie" Harris, published with the permission of the Carnegie Museum.
Author Joe MaitaPosted on February 10, 2013 Categories Art, Art ExhibitsTags art, art exhibits, charles "teenie" harris, negro league baseball, photo exhibits, sports history1 Comment on The Negro League Baseball Photographs of Charles "Teenie" Harris
Larry Tye, author of Satchel Paige: The Life and Times of an American Legend
Leroy "Satchel" Paige was the most sensational pitcher ever to throw a baseball. During his years in the Negro Leagues he fine-tuned a pitch so scorching that catchers tried to soften the sting by cushioning their gloves with beefsteaks. His career stats — 2,000 wins, 250 shutouts, three victories on the same day — are so eye-popping they seem like misprints. But bigotry kept big league teams from signing him until he was forty-two, at which point he helped propel the Cleveland Indians to the World Series. Over a career that spanned four decades, Satchel pitched more baseballs, for more fans, in more ballparks, for more teams, than any player in history.
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Neil Lanctot, author of Negro League Baseball: The Rise and Ruin of a Black Institution
The story of black professional baseball provides remarkable perspective on several major themes in modern African American history: the initial black response to segregation, the subsequent struggle to establish successful separate enterprises, and the later movement toward integration. Baseball functioned as a critical component in the separate economy catering to black consumers in the urban centers of the North and South. While most black businesses struggled to survive from year to year, professional baseball teams and leagues operated for decades, representing a major achievement in black enterprise and institution building.
Author Joe MaitaPosted on June 6, 2004 Categories InterviewsTags african american history, branch rickey, jackie robinson, negro league baseball, satchel paige, sports journalism3 Comments on Neil Lanctot, author of Negro League Baseball: The Rise and Ruin of a Black Institution
Negro League Baseball legend Buck O'Neil
The charismatic Buck O'Neil is truly an American hero. His eloquence, grace and genuine love for people have captured the hearts and imaginations of kindred spirits worldwide. His illustrious baseball career spans seven decades and has helped make him a foremost authority and the game's greatest ambassador.
Author Joe MaitaPosted on January 23, 2003 Categories InterviewsTags african american history, baseball, buck o'neil, negro league baseballLeave a comment on Negro League Baseball legend Buck O'Neil
Scott Simon, author of Jackie Robinson and the Integration of Baseball
The integration of baseball in 1947 had undeniable significance for the civil rights movement and American history. Thanks to Jackie Robinson, a barrier that had once been believed to be permanent was shattered — paving the way for scores of African Americans who wanted nothing more than to be granted the same rights as any other human being.*
In an interview with Jerry Jazz Musician publisher Joe Maita, NPR Weekend Edition host Scott Simon, author of Jackie Robinson and the Integration of Baseball, discusses how Robinson's heroism — and that of Dodger general manager Branch Rickey — got America to face the question of racial equality.
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Edge of Reality: Lethal Predictions
4 Friends Games proudly presents the next installment of the Edge of Reality series!
Deadly "accidents" are happening all over Universe City, but they're occurring more frequently, making the citizens question who or what is really behind them. Are they murders or something darker? When your father becomes the latest victim, it's up to you to figure out what is causing this phenomenon. Can you prevent more tragedies before it's too late? Find out in this riveting hidden-object puzzle adventure game!
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Edge of Reality: Lethal Predictions is rated 4.0 out of 5 by 15.
Rated 5 out of 5 by Italia47 from "I'm wearing this bracelet and now I'm seeing monsters!!" Do you know what I like about this game which makes 5 in the Edge of Reality series for me thus far? It is the fact that I'm almost half-way into this SE version and this amazing, magical bracelet is still intact--still keeps its glow when needed! You know those tears and crystals and runes from other games that explode into tiny pieces until you find another tear or another artifact, or talisman to repair to recharge or regain its power? Not so with this amazing, magical bracelet. Just watch for the glow and you're in business! As I said, I haven't finished the game, so who knows what will happen to the bracelet until the end. The storyline is wonderful. Yeah, it's got a devilish spirit and or mist once again, evil is lurking and killing people. Accidents are happening and you need to stop this so-called evil monster as it is referred to in the story. The monster is the result of ancient magic that existed long before this particular city was founded. The bracelet and the artifact are connected to both the magic and the monster, and then the dangerous journey begins. Sarah needs to stop the attacks and with this bracelet, she can predict what will happen. When the bracelet glows, it sees nearby mystical objects. People are dying and people are in the hospital, so Sarah better shake her tail feathers and get a move on! I love the flow of this game and the graphics are crisp and vibrant. The music is cool, the hint and map buttons are spot on. It can't get any better for me. The minigames are typical for 4Friends Game devs but I'm really, really digging this game. Of course, there is the ridiculous in some of the tasks and objects you will retrieve but we should be used to that by now. The voiceovers are wonderful but thank goodness for the skip button because as good as they are they speak too slow and I'm impatient as it is but I do my best to read the script and move on. The hidden objects scenes are my favorite. Sometimes they are challenging but these devs are very clever and they make it challenging for us at times. I love their interactive HOPs! Then you have the cutest dog, Uni, who is a big helper and adorable! Such a playful and good dog. That dog deserves a treat! Several treats! 4Friends Games, you did it again for me! Applaud! Applaud! Applaud! Well, I've got to get back to the game! See ya' later! I highly recommend it!
Rated 5 out of 5 by ninja226 from This game gets it all right, and good All the elements that makes a game great is manifest in this game. The artwork is excellent--clear, high def. Voiceovers are appropriate to the character visualized. Takes place in a contemporary setting with a supernatural bent. The story features the classic desire to preempt strikes on a looming disaster. The HOPs and puzzles have just the right mix of variability suitable for all skill sets, without yawning with boredom. Hardcore mode allows for Hint, skip, and even helpful messages. The special effects are good, with movie-like cut scenes. Transitions are good, and plot is easy to follow. You have a mystical bracelet that glows cluing you to put up the bracelet to interact with the mystical creature. I loved this game. It is an outstanding value for those who love a good yarn with hidden objects to find.
Rated 5 out of 5 by BooksandGameFan from I love finding a rock that turns out to be a precious gem! This game, in my opinion, is not getting it's due. This is a fantastic game that I just couldn't stop playing. So much fun! First off I've been saying for years it would be so nice to have a scary or horror type game in a clean, reality based setting instead of broken down, bug infested, stomach retching setting, this is that kind of game! Everything was so nice to look at yet I still had to stop a monster and save the world, which I did, Yahoo! This is also one of those games that also reinforces my belief that we shouldn't be passing judgment or leaving reviews on just the demos alone. This game gets so much better after the demo! The bracelet is a little hokey but the longer I played the more fun it became as did everything else. First game in a while that I just didn't want to stop playing and I was sad when it was over, would have liked to play a lot longer! I do highly recommend this game.
Rated 5 out of 5 by biscuitsmama from STOP THE LETHAL PREDICTIONS AND SAVE THOSE YOU LOVE It has been less than a year since the first Edge of Reality game The Ring of Destiny was released and since I enjoyed it, I have been eagerly waiting for a sequel. However, when I beta tested the game for BFG, I had mixed feelings on whether it could live up to that first game but I decided that since there is a good 2fer sale, to go ahead and purchase Lethal Predictions. Although there are some things that I am not too sure I like, I still find the game to be very good. The artistic style and the graphics are colorful and quite clear with only a bit of mistiness when the artists felt it was needed. One of the things that I find annoying is that some of the voiceovers are very slow and dragged out, making them seem painful. Your tools include the integrated map and a special bracelet that you receive early in the game. As is usually the case with special tools, its use is accompanied by a puzzle to solve. The HOPS are my favorite type being mostly list with a bit of interaction. There is some variety included but, happily for me, the developers stayed with tradition. The puzzles are mildly challenging at times but for the most part they are not brain-numbing difficult. There are some good extras in the CE version of the game along with the standard stuff such as achievements, concept art, wallpapers, screensavers, music, videos, replay of HOPS and puzzles, a bonus chapter and the strategy guide. Some of the collectibles to be found are quite hard to spot, and, yes, I did cheat when there was one that I absolutely could not find. Although not everyone will like the game, it was perfect for me. We have yet another rainy wet weekend here so Lethal Predictions is the perfect way for me to spend the day since I can't be out in my garden. Even though I have played HOPA games for over ten years, I still found places in Lethal Prediction where it was a bit difficult and I couldn't find what I needed to do to progress. There are some gamers who might become bored with the game but I love it and am enjoying gawking at everything I see. Because I really enjoyed the first Edge of Reality game I hope that Lethal Predictions lives up to my expectations but thus far, I find it entertaining. Maybe because I am a dog lover with my own personal pack of Yorkies and a Chihuahua, I find the antics of Uni enjoyable to watch. Who could help but love a dog with big droopy eyes who wants to play at every turn? Edge of Reality 2: Lethal Predictions is, IMHO, a wonderful game but please try the demo to see if it is a game you will enjoy as well.
Rated 5 out of 5 by bluesycat from It's all about the DOG Based on the demo. This is a pretty straight ahead, easy game. Easy HOs, easy puzzles. Predictable play and story line. But the DOG. There is a DOG! They could have done the game without her, but if you've ever had a DOG, you need to at least play the demo. The DOG gets the game 5 stars from me. Do try it out and enjoy.
Rated 5 out of 5 by judeejuju from Great fun Fast paced, good HOs and puzzles. My favourite type of genre.
Rated 5 out of 5 by denniann2 from another great game in the series you have been asked by your grandfather to help him figure out what is going where he is. some evil woman is killing people and every soul makes her stronger. she needs to be destroyed. she writes curses against people and the people she curses die in accidents. you gather people together to trap her and then you figure out how to kill her.
Rated 5 out of 5 by wildone355 from awsome game this is one of the best hidden object games ever, I have played a ton of games and this is one of the best ever.
Rated 4 out of 5 by Yanie1020 from That Magical Bracelet Is Annoying It's a nice, long game with some challenging puzzles but I got very tired of the magical bracelet. It was annoying after while. Other than the bracelet it was a good game, especially the mini-games.
Rated 4 out of 5 by pennmom36 from This Is One Of The Few Games That Actually Gets Better After The Demo! When I first played the demo of this game in the Collector's Edition, I wasn't all that impressed, and I only gave the game a 3 star rating. I decided to purchase the CE during a BOGO sale because it was free, why not. I will be honest with you, I haven't completed the entire game yet because I haven't had enough free time lately, but the game is actually picking up speed, and I'm enjoying it. Most of the time, I will buy a game after playing an awesome demo, and after a chapter or two, the game just loses momentum, sometimes it's as if the devs figured out a really interesting beginning, and an epic ending, but don't quite know what to do with the meat of the story in the middle, but this game seems to be doing a decent job with the plot. Initially, I was disappointed because I absolutely loved Edge of Reality: Ring of Destiny, because it was a fantasy game featuring dragons and other mythological creatures. Lethal Predictions however, takes place in modern day, where everything is realistic, until you discover a magical bracelet that allows you to see things no one else is able to see. I was hoping this game was about dragons too (without the princesses) but at least the storyline is different than most games Sarah is a journalist who becomes frustrated with the police who seem to be clueless that their city has been plagued with an unusually high amount of strange, unrelated accidental deaths. Sarah decides to begin an investigation of her own, and her father Jacob lends a hand. Shortly after the introduction, logic gets tossed out of the window, the family dog Uni, (my dog's name is Uno, so that's kind of cool) is lying in her dog bed cuddling with an item you supposedly need. You then toss a ball to her which magically opens a small purse, and the only thing that spills out is a pair of scissors that you just so happen to need to open her bag of dog food. After filling her bowl with the food, she emerges from her bed which magically exposes an enormous pile of junk you must sift through HOP style, Uni obviously has a hoarding problem! The next thing you know, an explosion occurs that lands the three of them in the hospital How Uni got to the hospital is one thing, WHY Uni went to the hospital is the bigger question, and I'm pretty sure this is unsanitary. Sarah wakes up, (apparently her lab work was able to determine that she had no medical problems whatsoever) dad's still snoozing, Uni's got all the time in the world, she'll just wait for dad on the unused bed. To leave the hospital, Sarah must use dad's keycard!? This is the same keycard that dad uses to gain access to his office!? Security for both buildings is worthless if any keycard works on any door, did I miss something here? In the Collector's Edition version, there are the typical Achievements to earn and replayable puzzles, but the only collectibles are 44 opaque hidden Masks. In my opinion, the masks are actually hidden quite well because they are opaque, they blend very well into the scenery. Most of the Hidden Object Scenes are Interactive List finds, one of which gives you a fragment with each object found that completes a picture and gives you a brief synopsis of the story. The Mini Games are pretty easy to figure out, below are brief descriptions of some of the games you'll encounter during the demo: 1) Set the pressure gauge to 7 by pressing valves to adjust the pressure. 2) Examine each folder and determine which cause of death symbol to match it with. 3) Choose directional arrows to follow phone direction paths to take. 4) Match pairs of symbols by flipping over two sections at a time, sections shuffle with every wrong selection. 5) Enter the correct code according to the clue, select the numbers below the flowers to change them. 6) Jump over the faces until only one remains, only different faces can jump over each other. There are 3 different levels that increase in difficulty. The Collector's Edition has 18 replayable Mini Games, 11 replayable Hidden Object Scenes, 4 Screensavers, 6 Concept Art pictures, 6 Wallpapers, 4 Music Soundtracks, 12 Achievements to earn, 24 replayable Movies, 44 collectible Masks, a built in Strategy Guide and a Bonus Chapter, enjoy!
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Board index Country Music Discussion Section UK Country music
Hayley Oliver Band - ABINGER GROVE
This is the place to discuss Country Music that is specific to the UK
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Post by livewire » Sat Jul 27, 2013 5:00 pm
I posted about this new album on my Blog several weeks ago when the second promo single came out on Hotdisc which peaked at #2 on the Top 40 Hotdisc Chart and enjoyed 5 weeks atop the British Hotdisc Chart.
Did anyone hear these singles played on their local country programmes or CMR Nashville or UKCountryRadio.com
The physical CD has yet to appear and should do soon.
Digital copies have been available for 4-weeks but sadly it isn't selling
iTunes - https://itunes.apple.com/gb/album/abing ... d668823354
Amazon - http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B00DRG5Q8A
Personally I thought the "Could I Be More Blue" single was simply stunning.
I've followed the Brit Country scene on and off over 13 years and I have to say I don't think I've heard a better overall album than this one!
It is most definitely COUNTRY (no watered down pop/country). I cannot find one bad track.
The ballads are equisite. The band may not write their own material but Hayley seeks outs some fine tracks from publishers.
She is a wonderful singer of ballads and the music really touches me.
Easy on the ear unlike so much Nashville dirge pushed down our throats from major labels.
These are my picks:
You Were There All The Time
Just Once More
Could I Be More Blue
The Hand That Rocked The Cradle
Bright Side Of Life
Labour Of Love
I Can Still Dream
Track 2 "It's A Good Thing" their most contemporary track to date with the pop/country la la la's, catchy melody thats good enough For Zac Brown
Don't take my word for it, LISTEN IN FULL at:
BAND SITE - http://thehayleyoliverband.bandcamp.com ... nger-grove
SPOTIFY - http://open.spotify.com/album/5MRCa7x7uwAFIUCDofZBh0
What do you think to it
The promotion so far for the album seems flawed.
I think just one lead-off single is fine, then you need to have the album available in ALL formats been you use follow up singles to drive sales.
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Re: Hayley Oliver Band - ABINGER GROVE
Post by gunner25 » Fri Aug 02, 2013 5:45 pm
Hi Livewirer,
Thanks for the nice comments on the new album, it was a pleasure to do and to play with great musicians.
As for the promotion being flawed, it has taken a long time to produce this and with all of us working and having to fit in the band stuff around normal day to day living and working and other stresses that this life brings, i think the use of the word flawed is a bit strong. I have tried to get this noticed on many web sites and have paid out a substantial amount of money to promote it via Reverbnation, Airplay Direct, Hotdisc and the list goes on, but if people are not interested in buying it or downloading it then we can't force them to do it. I am still looking at other ways to get it to more peoples attention, but it seems that everyone i talk to about doing this all seem to want bundles of cash to do anything. Whatever happened to word of mouth or someone pushing it to friends etc, you seem to be the only person who has heard the album to actually have said anything about it, and again thanks for that.
As you know the British Country scene at best is fragile and trying to get this heard in the States and in Europe unless you know where and how to promote it, is difficult at best, and as we havn't had anyone suggest the proper channels, we are doing the best we can with the limited resources available to me, and us.
Any help or advice that you can give us would be gratefully received and welcomed.
Nigel(Bass Player- The Hayley Oliver Band)
Post by livewire » Fri Aug 02, 2013 9:22 pm
gunner25 wrote: Hi Livewirer,
As for the promotion being flawed, it has taken a long time to produce this and with all of us working and having to fit in the band stuff around normal day to day living and working and other stresses that this life brings, i think the use of the word flawed is a bit strong.......I have tried to get this noticed on many web sites and have paid out a substantial amount of money to promote it via Reverbnation, Airplay Direct, Hotdisc and the list goes on, but if people are not interested in buying it or downloading it then we can't force them to do it.
Hi Nigel
Thanks for the reply. Its a shame that after nearly a week of the first post and 2 links provided to listen to the album in FULL that no one has an opinion on it good or bad or otherwise but the post views are welcome?
I hoped that someone would share my enthusiasm for the quality of the ABINGER ROAD project.
I used the word "flawed" out of pure frustration as a fan as this album really should be selling.
The last 2-weeks its been absent from the iTunes Top 1500 Country Albums listing (which I mention on this section).
Were the 2 Hotdisc singles that were both No.1 for 13 weeks on The British Chart released a few months too soon ahead of both digital and physical product both being available whilst the band were hot on the charts. People would hear and then maybe want to buy instantly
Its not my business to know but as you point out I can only imagine the costs of producing an album in a studio, promotion, manufacture and advertising.
Yes in the 70's word of mouth was exactly the way excitement spread about new music, to some degrees it carried on, and still does. I've seen fans queue around the block at gigs I thought only 10's would turn up.
The Hotdisc show is broadcast on what are "claimed" to be the 2 internet stations that are most listened to in UK and across Europe playing from the "renowned and distributed" promo disc.
I posted on UkCountryRadio.com Facebook about the album and asked the Hotdisc presenter to tell the listeners the album is available to buy, result apathy!
Album reviews have been missed with Country Music People and Maverick to coincide with Hotdisc.
Some other UK "country" duo/bands have built Facebook followings of 10 -15K through what must be a few years hard work of effort and being very pro-active online.
Also a few put out fan newsletters to get up-to-date news.
To think that the best selling Irish & UK album is still Nathan Carter's "Wagon Wheel" (off the back of a cover song) and now jumping on the "Ho Hey" Lumineers band wagon just has me shaking my head. UK fans seem to love familiarity and not quality originality.
They have created an infrastructure in Ireland with the TV shows to back it up.
Have the Hayley Oliver Band best sales come from playing the gigs and Festivals?
Getting your music in front of people and creating a buzz is the biggest challenge for any UK country artist.
The task is massive despite the Internet with so many distractions and defragmented radio and TV audiences.
LoneShark
Location: Loch Lomond
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Post by LoneShark » Sat Aug 03, 2013 11:33 am
The British country music scene is not interested in original music.
Yes, there are small, very small, pockets of those who enjoy, and seek out originality, but they ain't gonna pay your mortgage!
I have never met Haley but have heard her sing, and agree she has a sweet voice, but that's not enough to make a successful career in this business. I listened to the album and think the production is excellent, but from a personal point of view the songs don't do it for me, sorry guys. The featured names thing can also have a negative effect on people's expectation, and this may be the case here. I would ask if these musos cannot open some doors for you?
AirPlay Direct and Hotdisc are a complete waste of time, I know this through experience. Reverbnation and similar sites are robbing artists, as I only need to look at my royalties statement each time, so I wouldn't be spending money on such things.
In my years in this business as an original material artiste, without the backing of any label etc, I have learned the golden rule for this very situation that Haley and the guys find themselves in i.e. the smallest amount of the budget should go to the product and the largest to the promotion of it. Yes there is a balance to strike however, no good using most of your money to have this shiny new and great sounding cd if no one is gonna hear it? The cost of 'proper' promo (not facebook!) is many thousands and I do appreciate the band are not full time pros so this is a major problem for the likes of us.
Finally, Livewirer, you seem to have the hots or nots(!) for Raintown, a couple I know work very hard, both musically, and on the promo side to gain recognition. We all have different tastes, as I happen to enjoy their music, and admire their zest and enthusiasm. I don't think the veiled comments are helpful to anyone.
As always, I wish every artiste success and good fortune.
Post by livewire » Sat Aug 03, 2013 1:30 pm
LoneShark wrote: The British country music scene is not interested in original music..............I have never met Haley but have heard her sing, and agree she has a sweet voice, but that's not enough to make a successful career in this business. I listened to the album and think the production is excellent, but from a personal point of view the songs don't do it for me, sorry guys.....
AirPlay Direct and Hotdisc are a complete waste of time, I know this through experience. Reverbnation and similar sites are robbing artists....Finally, Livewirer, you seem to have the hots or nots(!) for Raintown, a couple I know work very hard, both musically, and on the promo side to gain recognition.
Hi B
Thanks for taking the time to listen to ABINGER ROAD with your honest comments and praise for the production.
Everyone will have their own take on the merits of an album. Last week Country Music People awarded a singer-songwriter 1/2 (halve) star be interesting how Maverick will rate the same artist.
The Hayley Oliver Band album might be deemed "a bit safe" and not "edgy enough" but having endured the over played commercial dirge of major label artists constantly pushed down our throats (FGL, Shelton, Aldean, Gilbert ..) from the UK country stations (who are probably paid to play them with an hourly hit rate target !) by comparison ABINGER ROAD rests easy on the ear with what most would recognize as a country sound?
Your comments regarding the promotional names/websites should be good advice to other Brit artists when spending their valuable resources on promotion.
Hotdisc did claim "distributed to over 800 DJs, Country Music industry professionals" Those folks have given the thumbs up to Hayley Oliver Band album but critical acclaim is one thing and selling the product is another. Yes not much good having a great album sitting at home that nobody really knows about.
Reverbnation like MySpace were the 2 flavours with artists. The first seems very quiet with little action on artists pages then second was revamped 4 years ago and artists lots 1,000 of "Friends" they had built up. Those that headed off to Facebook instead probably don't realise MySpace has a new make-over?
It can't have helped Brit artists about the loss of country programmes on the BBC and how many will survive when their contracts come up for renewal in 2014. I will not be campaigning again to save the remainder if that happens because of their output in terms of the music played which I exposed during the first 3 months of 2013.
Currently the Top 30 iTunes albums has 7 Johnny Cash titles, Greatest hits sets from Shania, Dolly, Kenny Rogers, Dixie Chicks and a few country compilations.
As you say general buyers are not seeking out originality.
The Phil Mack/CMC Club crowd are after the "play us something we know" music. I've known a bright UK talent with original music be asked by a restless crowd to perform Jim Reeves covers to dance to.
That's why the likes of Lisa McHugh have "sold out" to the Irish Hotel/Weekend package crowd.
Raintown - Well I was interested enough to research them around the time of their "history making" first CMA Global artist appearance (months before Country Music People who only knew of their name) with an album review and interview feature for Christian Lamitschka's news blog. Their UKCountryRadio.com appearance revealed their flaws vocally. They just had 2 noteworthy songs on their album and I personally don't think they are an authentic country act.
I agree they work very hard on promotion and spin enough to get their fans to vote them Scottish Music Awards and an opening slot for WET WET WET.
I've heard a few favourable comments for their appearances at Americana and Wolvestock. Using Facebook they brand the current US label crop to their followers and keep themselves in front of the C2C festival. I don't think they are anywhere near the quality of their Glasgow counterparts Aston Lane.
You could say better to say nothing about an artist but this a forum open to opinion and discussion.
I posted about your 10-year album anniversary for "WINDMILLS". This was also mentioned on Stewart Fenwick's country show (one of many country shows with no listener feedback or live interaction), wonder if I was the only one who heard it?
Post by LoneShark » Sat Aug 03, 2013 2:00 pm
Hi Livewirer
Free speech is something we rightly are very proud of in this United Kingdom of ours, and to be honest, I enjoy reading your posts as your obvious knowledge and research into posted subjects are second to none. Of course we all like different things, that is the beauty of music. It is only opinions and do not make things right or wrong. Because I am not enamoured by this particular collection of songs is neither here or there.
With regards to the album, I think it is an excellent, professionally presented project, well sung and recorded. As I have worked in a studio for the last ten years with varying artists, I appreciate the work involved to get it to this stage, so I say well done to all concerned.
I would like to draw a non-genre comparison with a band I still work with, SKERRYVORE www.skerryvore.com, a bunch of young lads playing celtic rock who are full time and work their backsides off to get where they are today. The problem, as stated by Nigel is that other commitments are stalling his band in pursuit of commercial success, so I would suggest. as I do to most bands I work with, to do it right, you need TO DO IT RIGHT. Is there any British country bands full time, and I mean full time? not as a hobby.
Thank you for mentioning my WINDMILLS show. I tried to keep the numbers low but exceeded that within the first two weeks of sales so released more tix. They too, are down to the low numbers and will undoubtedly sell out, all very satisfying.
I look forward to reading future posts, and we'll just need to agree to disagree on Raintown.
LoneShark wrote: I would like to draw a non-genre comparison with a band I still work with, SKERRYVORE http://www.skerryvore.com, a bunch of young lads playing celtic rock who are full time and work their backsides off to get where they are today. B......I look forward to reading future posts, and we'll just need to agree to disagree on Raintown.
Is this one of your produced songs
https://soundcloud.com/skerryvoreofficial
It's more of a contemporary sound so therefore makes it have more commercial appeal by comparison.
I don't know what Raintown's new music sounds like. What are the songs that impress you from them Brian?
On Raintown's Twitter:
"fabulous review of your show at Newark in maverick magazine" = I bet its not from Alan Cackett but from one their younger reviewers
@raintownmusic Multi-award winning & history making Country Music Duo, 'Raintown' are playing the O2ABC ticket = Typical spin
@raintownmusic Yay #15000 on facebook #thankyou pic.twitter.com/NQImR0fZ = 15,000 FB likes can't be wrong
Raintown - "If this was a Love Song" (June 2013) Written for their new album
Comments "Amazing", "Love it"
Shouldn't they promote themselves as a Pop Act?
By comparison a vid from 2010
The Hayley Oliver Band with now nearing 600 Facebook likes
Country? YES, Where did they go wrong it haunts me all the time
http://thehayleyoliverband.bandcamp.com ... nger-grove
https://itunes.apple.com/gb/album/abing ... d668823354
http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/thehayleyoliverband
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Abinger-Grove/dp/B00DRG5Q8A
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Not the first track Livewirer, that is a Runrig song.
I wasn't drawing comparisons musically, just highlighting difference between full time and part time commitments to success.
Neither am I championing Raintown, however I do feel you have an unhealthy interest in their career? Spin is what it is, been used since entertainment was a baby and continues to this day. Is it so wrong to get a positive review in a magazine?
LoneShark wrote: Not the first track Livewirer, that is a Runrig song.
Thanks Brian for the info, I'll delete "The Writing On The Wall" vid above
I know you are not drawing comparisons but I think it is a worthy comparison between a debatable "country act" with a very healthy Facebook and Twitter following and a bonafide country act in the Hayley Oliver Band that sadly has a much much smaller Facebook following with little fan interaction but Hotdisc success that Raintown haven't had.
Yes Raintown will take the plaudits from Maverick Magazine even though its from a favourable reviewer.
It all helps to build a profile and useful quotes when it comes to selling their wares or promoting their gigs to have someone from a leading UK publication back them.
I don't think Country Music People have ever covered them so Maverick is their friendly home.
Is there something to learn from this?
BTW If Bob Harris would not play "Damascus Road" after countless requests I see little hope for any Brit Country making a breakthrough via his country show!
gunner25 wrote: As you know the British Country scene at best is fragile and trying to get this heard in the States and in Europe unless you know where and how to promote it, is difficult at best, and as we haven't had anyone suggest the proper channels, we are doing the best we can with the limited resources available to me, and us.
One website says The Hayley Oliver Band has a manager with contact details, is that still the case?
Your just "another brick in the UKCountryRadio.com Wall" at the mo.
The click through takes you to a homepage dated May 2012 with no info about the new album and its availability, same with the music link.
As the brick isn't free maybe you can make your money work better and thus cement your relationship better with the station.
http://www.ukcountryradio.com/wall.php
Post by LoneShark » Sun Aug 04, 2013 2:51 pm
Afternoon Livewirer
Sorry about the delay replying but gigging last night and now just catching up!
I think we may have cross wires as was not comparing Raintown and Haley Oliver Band, it was Skerryvore I was referring to?
I appreciate many requests were put in to the whispering one, and indeed I personally handed him a copy of the album, but will just need to accept defeat gracefully! I can see no reason why he would not play Haley's album, especially with the AL connection whom I know he has great respect for, so I would again suggest Albert could open a door or two?
re spin/hype, tongue firmly in cheek, described this upcoming anniversary show as 'probably the best UK show this year!' just to see the reaction, both positive and negative, but Zilch, nada, nil lol. I cant even raise an argument/discussion such is the lack of response from the country scene, I would reckon about 5% have bought tix for the show, the remainder from the mainstream music loving public!
I would agree with you re the apathy shown to UK original artistes is staggering, so the likes of Raintown, Gary Quinn, and others trying to plough that field need all the help they can.
Post by livewire » Sun Aug 04, 2013 7:38 pm
LoneShark wrote:
I appreciate many requests were put in to the whispering one, and indeed I personally handed him a copy of the album, but will just need to accept defeat gracefully! I can see no reason why he would not play Haley's album, especially with the AL connection whom I know he has great respect for, so I would again suggest Albert could open a door or two?......I would agree with you re the apathy shown to UK original artistes is staggering, so the likes of Raintown, Gary Quinn, and others trying to plough that field need all the help they can.
Hi Brian
I'd forgotten you planted a copy of your album in Mr.Bob Harris (OBE) hand. I think the BCMAwards kind of sucked up to him with a Hall of Fame award in the hope that he might be more receptive to mainstream British acts. It really hasn't happened. I think Travellin Rose might also at the same event had a similar opportunity to hand him a copy of their album.
I have loosely made Bob aware of ABINGER ROAD (Also did with last album) but I think your right it needs to come from someone such as AL.
He has started to repeat himself with some of the tracks he has played. He is the BBC's taste maker for Eric Church, Kacey Musgraves and Brantley Gilbert along with his Americana favourites. Its a shame just one slot cannot be found for a quality British track after all its BBC Licence payers who pay his wages.
I am finding some like-minded Bloggers who are trying to champion Inde artists making original music and having some success.
Radio is not always the place that music fans are finding new artists and tracks.
Post by gunner25 » Mon Aug 05, 2013 9:52 pm
Very interesting reading about our Album.
You are right on many comments especially the brick thing and updating the web page.
It is all left to me to do, and there is just not enough hours in the day to do everything, but i will update it as soon as possible, so thanks for that, i have been doing a lot of it on facebook as i thought it was the best place along with reverberation, and you are right it costs a bloody fortune!
Can you believe the old Album Naturally is still selling digitally, but i have had not one sale of the Abinger Grove to date digitally.
It is very frustrating to say the least. This Album has taken a lot of time and a great deal of money to put together, and i personally think that it is a great album, in fact all the positive comments that we have had including Albert and especially Gerry Hogan, he said to us that he was surprised that a Young(he must need glasses) British country band could produce such a great album, and that it was a breath of fresh air to hear new stuff coming out of this country, and it was an honour to play on it, his words not ours.
But as you say doesn't matter how good we, you or Joe Bloggs thinks it is, if someone in the right place doesn't push it, it will just disappear into the ethos, until one day 5 years later someone might pick up a copy and discover it, and then make a noise about it, but of course it will be to late.
Livewirer, i think you are right about the release of this digitally, i should have waited until the hard copies were available , and then sent out 2-300 copies to all the radio stations, magazines etc and see if that worked. In fact i will do that when they get delivered, as apparently Hayley said to me that mosyt people are waiting for the actual CD, well we will have to wait and see.
I don't know about the comment that the album is a bit safe? Safe no, we have tried to get different sounds to the songs, and i like the way the album flows.
I think what erks me a bit is watching the Phil Mack show and others like it, when the play and champion home made videos and covers of 50 year old songs and then go on to say how great they are. Take the likes of 4 Card Trick and Henry Smith, to me they are just Karoke, thats not me being nasty at all, i have met both of them and got on very well with Henry, but i watched the Phil Mack show one week and for 10 mins Glenn Rogers was basically telling Henry he was the best thing since sliced bread and it went on and on, in fact i thought at one point they were going to get a room, to be honest it was embarrassing, is this really what people in this country want to see and hear? I read the write ups on the show on facebook and other sites and to be honest when you see 90% of the stuff on there it makes me giggle, some of the quality of the acts, videos etc are somewhat thrown together and amateurish, now again thats not me having a go at them, because we are amateurs as well, in fact we are part time amateurs, we produce all our own music, we have produced our own videos and designed all of our Cd covers as well, and we try our best to put out the best that we can with limited knowledge and funds, but i wouldn't dream of putting out some of the stuff i've seen on there, and then i read the comments on the show and i think, am i watching the same show as everybody else?
I also read that a tv company is interested in putting it on air!!! really!! what this country needs is a true platform of good british talent and i'm not talking about X Factor and crap like that, a real show for real talent and believe me we have some great singers, songwriters and performers in this country, people with real talent, and what happens to them, well from what i have seen they go around the clubs and pubs plying their wares to people who want to hear Johnny Cash etc and simply not listen to the music or the words and just decide if it is ok to dance to or not.
I know what its like we have played those venues and we could get away with playing covers all night, but we simply do not do that or want to become like that i'd rather give up playing. Also it is very difficult to break into the Northern market of festivals as they all seem to be run by the same people for the same people, surely does't it get boring for the audiences? it would me if i went from show to show and saw and heard the same thing all the time.
By the way i think Raintown are a great duo, i think some of their stuff is fantastic.
On another note, Mr Bob Harris will be comparing Alberts 70th birthday party in London on March 1st next year, and i think we are 90% sure we will be playing there with Albert as a guest band, so it will be interesting to see if Bob walks away or doesn't listen to us when he's there, could be an interesting evening.
It's funny when we were invited to Nashville 3 years ago, he was on the same plane as us, in fact 2 seats away and he spent time talking to Wayne(alberts son) and didn't even acknowledge that we were even there, a bit rude that, but anyway i'm rambling and getting off track.
I will be getting to pushing this album as much as i can, but if after all it goes now where then i will still be proud of the fact that i had something to do with it and that i was playing on it with great musicians and not just the famous ones the other guys in this band, i think we held our own with guys that do this all the time, and as for Hayleys vocals, Albert and Gerry said the same thing just one word when they heard the first cut of the guide track "STUNNING" , and thats good enough for us, we don't need it to be a commercial success, our peers like it, if we can call them our peers as they are on a different level to us, which makes it even more worthwhile. It's great by the way that you have all taken the time to reply to Livewirer, its good to converse and i'm glad that some of you do and with passion, i thought that was dead in this country, and i'm glad you guys are still doing it, you Rock whatever your tastes are.
Speak to you guys soon
Post by livewire » Sat Aug 24, 2013 12:26 pm
gunner25 wrote: ....Can you believe the old Album Naturally is still selling digitally, but i have had not one sale of the Abinger Grove to date digitally. It is very frustrating to say the least. This Album has taken a lot of time and a great deal of money to put together, and i personally think that it is a great album, ...Livewirer, i think you are right about the release of this digitally, i should have waited until the hard copies were available , and then sent out 2-300 copies to all the radio stations, magazines etc and see if that worked. In fact i will do that when they get delivered, as apparently Hayley said to me that most people are waiting for the actual CD, well we will have to wait and see......I don't know about the comment that the album is a bit safe?
And Action!
OK Cut , Take 5
Lee Williams played the Hayley Oliver Band's "The Good Old Days" off the new album on CMR NASHVILLE "Europe's #1 Country Music Radio Station".
This will have had 3 plays with the repeat shows on Saturday.
The flagship Lee Williams Show is Sponsored By Travelling Time. Lee is this years' International Country Music Broadcaster Of The Year Award.
Lee said that "The Good Old Days" is to be the new single in a couple of weeks time
I can only assume that this must be HOTDISC for third time in 6 months as the third single from ABINGER GROVE.
Throwing money like confetti into the Hotdisc coffers to get a hat trick of #1's on the Hotdisc British chart after 13 weeks with last 2 singles.
Do any forum members or country fans really care about Hotdisc which has generated no interest on here over the years?
Do any forum members listen to the 3 local BBC radio shows or small fry UK radio stations who sometimes play from Hotdisc?
So far this CMR spin has made no difference on UK Country iTunes Chart.
ABINGER GROVE has had no showing on the top 1500 albums the last 3 weeks.
There has also been no activity on the Hayley Oliver Facebook page for 6 weeks.
To me "The Good Old Days" is a safe selection as a single. It has a solid old time country vibe, with super fiddle (John Permenter)
Is this the track to finally get British fans of traditional country music really excited about the new album? Listen here:
http://thehayleyoliverband.bandcamp.com ... d-old-days
http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B00D ... -2-catcorr
There are seven to eight tracks I prefer to this one.
I'm note sure where the marketing goes wrong on mainland UK for our own artists?
Take for instance Nathan Carter. His new album is mostly covers yet he has been in the Top 20 Country albums on iTunes for the last 2 weeks with 2 albums and was No.2 on the Official UK Country album chart which represented a #182 place on the overall Official album places.
If you watched his interview with the "mighty" Phil Mack this week Nathan said he has got Tesco on board in Ireland selling his music.
As regards Physical v Digital product as more music is sold digitally this year in the UK I would find it odd that "country" bucks the trend and sells more physical copies? When is the ABINGER ROAD CD available and where can it be purchased from?
I much prefer the quality of CD sound to compressed digital tracks but if an artist just has an album available digitally then it saves on the cost on CD manufacture and distribution although handy to have for gigs and festival sales.
Post by gunner25 » Sun Aug 25, 2013 10:47 pm
Yes you are correct about Hotdisc, i must admit that we have had no success from this at all. This is the bands 8 release,(so far the other 7 have all gone to number one). I chose the good old days mainly because it is different from anything else that we have released before, and for that reason only. There are far better tracks on the album, musically and performance wise, i wanted to see if this type of country actually made us a bit more listened to than the other tracks that we have released.
I always get the feedback charts about 6 weeks after the single has charted, and it's very interesting to read the remarks of the DJ's, 99.9% are very positive but there is always one very bad score and always from the same DJ. A man called Lawrence John. Now if i'm not mistaken is this the same guy that also releases tracks into hotdisc under the name The Lawrence John Project? Well some of tyhe comment from him about all seven of the past releases have bordered on rude. Now i took the time to listen to some of his stuff and is wasn't bad apart from it being very dated, and more western than country, but i think that if this guy is posting comments on other bands releases and then puts his own music on Hotdisc as well, does that mean that he gets to vote on his own music? i would be interested to find out that one. Not a good thing to happen if you ask me. I would never bad mouth another artist, especially on a sheet that 1000 DJ's get and see, and he seems to be the only one that has negative things to say about the band or Hayley, have we found ourselves an enemy, i think we have.
Getting back to the Hotdisc thing and Facebook, we put singles thru Hotdisc as i don't know of any other way of promoting the album, or the singles, all of us have full time jobs, and keeping everything updated is not easy, not an excuse, fact.
Most other bands either perform for a living or only have part time work as they are always playing so they must have the time to push their wares. Travelling Rose seem to have the time to push their album to all and sundry, i don't think we would do it the way that they do it, but it's whatever works for you i suppose. I'm not knocking them, but unless we employ a person to promote us or the album we have to rely on trying to put as much information on the sites that we are able to post to.
As for the hard copy of the Album it will be ready to ship in 2 weeks time as it has taken me a couple of months to design it. A1 cd's are producing it as we speak, and alot of people have said that they want to buy it, but we will see when the product is available, also i will be sending out 200 copies of the album to all the radio stations that i can, and i will be asking for Alberts help along with Brian Hodgson, Pete Baron, Gerry Hogan, and Elio Pace as all of them have had a copy and all of them love it. Its funny when we released Naturally a lot of people on here said that all the tracks were covers, and that if we were a real band then we should do original stuff if we didn't want to be like all other UK based bands, so we have done it with this Album and i think along with professional artists we all think it's a great product, but we seem to be the only ones. The UK public just don't seem to be interested and seem to prefer reworked or straight copies of old american tunes, do we stand a chance, well i don't think we do unless someone puts money into a TV or radio show for original artists and get it out there to the public who listen. It seem that The Phil Mack Show is the only program that broadcasts to the Uk, but that seems to be mainly Irish and American bands, and again basically covers or old original stuff, again not dig or a complaint, it seems to be what the watching audience wants, i used to watch it all the time, and there seems to be a big audience for this show, but what about a UK Country Original program to promote new artists doing new stuff?? If i had the money i would try and do it, but i have a business to run that takes most of my time. It is very frustrating for artists such as ourselves we try to not just copy or produce covers but thats what seems to get you more airplay, so its a situation that we simply cannot seem to win, its a damned if you do and damned if you don't situation, isn't it????
Any way i have rattled on again to much, i look forward to more comments and helpful suggestions from who ever would like to give them Thanks Nigel
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Ferrets – Are they the right pet for you? Ferrets are still the most unusual pets who grab attention no matter where they are. Is it because of their unique body shape with short legs or the fact that on the first impression, they look like a wild animal? Well, let me tell you, they are far from their wild ancestors. Ferrets do make great pets, but before getting a fuzz, it is good to learn about their nature, just to see if they are a good pet for you. The best way to find out general information about ferrets is through ferret facts. Due to that I have prepared the most interesting facts about ferrets regarding to their health, diet, behavior and personality.
The first ferret fact I will talk about is their legal status. Ferrets aren't legal in all countries in the world, so before getting your fuzzy, check the laws in your town. Some states in the USA banned ferrets and the most famous state for that is California. There are situations where ferrets are banned in towns, but not in states and the most famous example for that is New York City.
Being the most unusual pet has its disadvantages. Before getting a ferret, check if you can find some good ferret vet in your town, because most vets are inexperienced regarding ferrets. Keeping your fuzzy healthy and happy is important for them as it is for dogs and cats.
Having a good ferret vet is important because of one unusual ferret fact. You have to spay a female ferret, or she can develop aplastic anemia. When female ferrets are sexually mature they are in heat. The problem with them is that they won't stop being in heat, unless they mate. If you don't breed ferrets, your female ferret will continue to be in heat and that can cause hormonal dissemblance and in the end, anemia. To avoid any complications, spay or neuter your ferret.
Why are ferrets so funny pets? It is because of their behavior and my personal favorite ferret fact. Ferrets have this special way of celebrating their good mood, high energy level or they just want to play. This special dance is called a "war dance". A war dance is something a healthy, happy ferret does at least once a day and it includes running, dooking, jumping, and knocking over everything that is in the way. It is the funniest and the most adorable war dance you will see.
I am sure you've read "Dooking" and wondered what is it? It is a term to express happy sound every ferret is making. They don't vocalize much and you can't hear them unless they are dooking or hissing. Hissing is an expression for the voice they produce when they are mad or scared. So if you hear hissing, the ferret is telling you to back off.
Another interesting ferret fact is related to their behavior. When a ferret comes to unknown territory (aka new room) it will puff its fur! Every hair on the body will go up and ferrets do that to appear bigger and scarier. To me they look just more fluffy and adorable, but shhh, don't tell them that! J We, ferret owners have a special name for that too! When they puff their tail we call it a bottle brush tail because, well, it looks like a brush for cleaning bottles.
Our sleepy ferret fact is at the number 8. Ferrets aka big sleepers will spend most of their day sleeping. Their average sleeping time is about 16 – 20 hours a day. But, don't get me wrong those 4-8 hours they are running, playing and doing mischief, so they are active little furballs.
Ferrets love company and it is better for them to come in a pair (at least) because they will have someone to play with. When you are getting a ferret and all equipment for ferrets, financially there aren't many difference whether you buy for one or two ferrets. You will buy one cage, the same amount of toys etc. Someone wise once said: Ferrets are like Pringles you can't have just one!
And the last ferret fact is about ferrets and other pets. Ferrets can get along with other pets. Of course since they are obligate carnivores, don't mix them with rodents (rats, mice, hamsters or rabbits) because those are their dinner. They get along very well with cats, but with dogs you have to be careful. There are dog breeds which were trained to hunt rabbits and rats and ferrets look like them so keep them under control. Do not let your ferret and your dog be unsupervised in any situation.
Anja is blogger and ferret lover/owner who writes about her two ferrets Frida and Yoda on her site Friendly Ferret. She provides educational content for all ferret owners, DIY projects for ferrets and writes about her lifer with ferrets.


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Podcast – What is meant by "registered office"
What is meant by "registered office"
According to section 28 of the Property and Stock Agents Act 2002, a licensed agent must have a registered office within New South Wales. This means that you either need to be employed by an agency and you will be working at the registered address of that agency, or you are operating your own business and need to inform NSW Fair Trading of your registered address that is within New South Wales.
There is one exemption to this requirement of a registered address being in New South Wales, and that is when the office is in another State or Territory AND is within 50 kilometres of the State border with NSW – this will be referred to as an interstate office. It is important to note that NSW Fair Trading will have jurisdiction over this office and its functions when they relate to activities undertaken within New South Wales by an agent who is licensed or certificated under the NSW Property and Stock Agents Act 2002.
When we examine the issue of registered office further, we look at section 29 of the Property and Stock Agents Act 2002, and this gives agents guidance in relation to the display of names at the registered office.
A licensee (that is any person who holds a licence under the Act) must display, legibly and conspicuously, outside of their registered office and any other place of business:
The name of the licensed person and their description as a licensee,
a description of the kind of licence or licences held by the licensee
For example, William Smith, #123456, Licensed Real Estate Agent
In terms of keeping records in relation to the disposal of uncollected goods, the party responsible for disposing of the uncollected goods (usually the strata manager of the scheme) must maintain appropriate records for:
In essence, this means that all licensed agents who work from that specific registered office must have their names, description as a licensee (best shown as a licence number), and a description of the kind of licence or licences that they hold.
In addition to the above, a licensee that is a corporation (ie a Pty Ltd entity) must display, legibly and conspicuously, outside of the corporation's registered office:
the name of the person in charge of the corporation's registered office, and
outside any other place at which the business of the corporation is carried on, the name of the person in charge at that place
U Beaut Realty Pty Ltd, Licence No 2468
William Smith, Licensee-In-Charge, Licence No. 123456, Licensed Real Estate Agent
The "outside of the registered office" is most commonly interpreted as the front door or front window of the agency. For those agencies who do not have street frontages, then on the outside of the front door to the registered office would be acceptable.
The penalty for not displaying the appropriate information outside of the registered office, is currently set at 50 penalty points – equating to $5,500.
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How does one grow in the Lord? I am sure many have wondered why some seem to grow and some seem to be at a stand still. How does one have growth in God? Where does the growth come from? There is a passage in the Bible that tells us some plant, some water and God gives the increase. What does this really mean? Seeds are planted and where does the water come from? The very first thing one must learn about growing in God is to have a teachable spirit. The word of God is our water and our food. If one does not have a teachable spirit they will not grow as they should. This comes from not accepting the teaching from the word of God. Where many will be willing to digest the word and grow on into what the Bible refers as the meat of the word. Many have their own minds made up to do it their way. This is where the growth stops. If the children of Israel while wondering in the wilderness would have had a teachable spirit they would have not gone through as many trails as they did. Seems as if many thought they knew more than God. Growing in God is simply accepting the word of God taking the teaching with a willing spirit. If you find yourself rebelling against what the word tells you the best advice I can give you is to, check your motives as to why you only want part of the word and not all of the word. The reason why some will not accept all of the word is due to something one is not willing to let go of. Holding onto something of the World can cause a stunt in your growth. Such as the children of Israel saying they would to God they had stayed in Egypt for at least they had bread and water. This was where they started to complain and this showed that they were not willing to trust God completely. Becoming a willing vessel is to trust God and to allow him to do some trimming and weeding as well as you having to digest the word of the Lord. Don't let the weeds take over your growth. Remember the enemy comes in at night and sews weeds among the wheat. The weeds are rebellion against the word of the Lord. Rebellion will only stunt your growth.


"Silvisaurus and the nodosaurs." Prehistoric, Dinosaur species, Q-files Encyclopedia, 2 Oct. 2013.
Prehistoric, Dinosaur species, s.v. "Silvisaurus and the nodosaurs," accessed April 21, 2019.
Silvisaurus was a nodosaur, part of the ankylosaur group, the armoured dinosaurs. The name Silvisaurus means "forest reptile". It lived in North America during the Middle Cretaceous Period. Its body, neck and tail were covered with rounded or hexagonal plates. These had pointed studs or pronounced spikes at the shoulders. Silvisaurus's horny beak was lined with small, pointed teeth.
Nodosaurs (the name means "lumpy reptiles") were similar to the other ankylosaurs, but lacked tail clubs. Typically, they had large spikes around their shoulders and flanks. Nodosaurs had an unusual-shaped palates that separated their nasal passages from their mouths. This allowed them to eat and breathe at the same time. Silvisaurus's nasal passages were particularly wide, perhaps enabling it to keep cool.
Scelidosaurus was the first complete dinosaur ever discovered. It fossil remains were dug up in 1858.


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Ciudad República es la capital de La República Unida de Naciones en el mundo ficticio de Avatar, la leyenda de Korra. Se trata de una sociedad en la que conviven en paz los maestros y los no maestros de las Cuatro Naciones (Agua, Fuego, Aire y Tierra). Fue fundada por el avatar Aang y el Señor del Fuego Zuko después del final de La Guerra de los Cien Años.

Características
Ciudad República es, por sí misma, una ciudad-Estado (no depende de otras naciones), y una república confederada, encabezada por los representantes de las Cuatro Naciones. Es la mayor ciudad del mundo ficticio de Avatar y toma la mayor parte del hemisferio central del planeta. Es, además, hogar de todos por igual: maestros y gente sin ningún tipo de poder. En cifras de población y superficie, La Ciudad República es la más importante del mundo y el sitio donde tienen lugar las decisiones más importantes a nivel económico, social y global. En ese sentido, podría catalogarse como un paralelismo entre las ciudades globales actuales. La Ciudad República cuenta con una gran sociedad política basada en la industria de los tiempos modernos. El diseño y el concepto de esta ciudad se basa en las urbes estadounidenses de San Francisco y Nueva York tal como eran en el siglo XX, con anticuados coches en las calles y una gran vida nocturna. Desde una vista aérea, las luces que adornan la ciudad de noche, el mar y la estatua de Aang recuerdan a Manhattan. Además, tiene marcados toques asiáticos (siguiendo la línea cultural plasmada en la serie antecesora, Avatar: la leyenda de Aang) que recuerdan inevitablemente a Shanghái y Hong Kong de los años 1920.

El medio de comunicación más utilizado es la radio, además de un periódico llamado 元訊 (Yuán Xùn), que podría traducirse como Noticias Yuan.

Forma de gobierno
Ciudad República está dominada por representantes de todas las naciones. El presidente del Concejo es el representante de la Tribu Agua del Norte, Tarrlok, un ambicioso político de ideas muy impulsivas quien se encuentra rivalizado con Tenzin. Durante el transcurso de la primera temporada, una revolución anti maestros de ideología autocrática llamada los Igualitarios y liderada por Amón entra en escena para intentar tomar el control de Ciudad República. Los Igualitarios son un grupo político que se gana rápidamente la simpatía de las masas de no-maestros habitantes en la ciudad. A partir del libro dos aparece la figura del Presidente Raiko, el cual es el primer presidente luego de que el consejo de las naciones se disolviera por no poder ser eficaz en la toma de decisiones. El Presidente Raiko es la figura de poder que se vera hasta el final de la serie, en su transcurso a menudo tendrá enfrentamientos con Korra por diferencia de ideales.

Historia
Con el final de la Guerra de 100 Años, el Avatar Aang y el Señor del Fuego Zuko reconstruyeron la sociedad y el equilibrio del mundo. Fue así como fundaron una ciudad en las antiguas colonias de la Nación del Fuego, el Reino Tierra, en la que los no maestros y los maestros pudieran convivir en paz.
Tras el comienzo de Ciudad República hay un problema que ataca la ciudad, la sangre control, una habilidad desarrollada por un maestro llamado Yakonne. Lo llevan a un estrado en donde Sokka lo declara culpable, pero este escapa usando su habilidad. Finalmente, Aang consigue atraparlo y, usando energía-control, le quita sus habilidades.

Véase también
 La Leyenda de Korra
 Avatar: la leyenda de Aang
 Los Nómadas del Aire
 La Tribu Agua
 Nación del Fuego
 El Reino Tierra

Referencias

Ciudades ficticias
Universo Avatar


If you're out of nonstick spray, use this trick to keep food from sticking.
It's warming up outside and summer is here, which means it's time to have a backyard cookout with your closest friends and family. Hot dogs and burgers are a given, but what about BBQ chicken, shrimp and salmon?
If you've ever cooked those lean meats on a grill, you know they're more prone to sticking than your more fatty meats. You can use nonstick spray, but too much can leave a sticky residue behind, and what if you're out of it anyway? A quick trip to your vegetable stash is all you need to keep your fish or chicken unstuck.
Heat the grill to your desired temperature.
Slice a potato in half.
Skewer the end of the potato with a two-prong meat fork (a dinner fork will work just as well), leaving the inside of the potato exposed.
Raise the lid on the grill and rub the exposed center of the potato on the grate. Make sure to cover the entire cooking surface.
This process releases the starches in the potato, creating a barrier between the grates and the food.
If you don't have a potato on hand, it will also work with half an onion or lemon. But keep in mind that this will have a more obvious effect on the taste of the food.
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