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They're Back . . . . . Again
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After an 8 month hiatus, The London Sessions are back. This time they're taking to the streets (and bars) of Liverpool for what they're pretty sure is their 28th session… It's hard to keep track. From 12pm – 4pm on October 26th, you'll be treated to three sessions in one day alongside BBQ and cocktails courtesy of Jack Daniel's, with a not-so-little announcement at the end. Sound familiar? Think Glasgow 2016. Following in the footsteps of such luminaries as Gary Regan, Ivy Mix, and Dale DeGroff, they're proud to introduce their speakers – Erik Lorincz, JJ Goodman & Cam Dawson, speaking on Creativity, Entrepreneurialism, Consistency and Quality.
No stranger to the sessions, this will be Erik's third session with them and you know what they say about third time lucky. As well as being one of the most charming and charismatic people, Erik is the current (11th) Head Bartender at The American Bar at The Savoy and has picked up two coveted Spirited Awards for Best International Bartender 2011 and Best International Bar Team 2016, and was shortlisted for Best International Bartender 2017 (he was robbed). Erik recently flexed his creative muscles to launch his own line of cocktail shakers with Tetsuya Yokoyam 'Birdy by Erik Lorincz' and when he's not behind the bar he can be found presenting on Jamie Oliver's Drinks Tube, or traveling the world. Honestly, we can't keep track. Accordingly, Erik's session will be centered around Creativity.
Next up, as seen on TV…. JJ Goodman opened his first bar at the age of 24 in 2008 and has since opened seven cocktail bars under the London Cocktail Club umbrella, so who better to conduct our talk on entrepreneurialism? A seasoned professional, JJ won Best Bartender at the 42 Below Cocktail World Cup in 2008, is one of London Lifestyle Award's 50 Most Influential People and was named as one of Zagat's 30 under 30 in 2009. JJ won the BBC TV show The Restaurant which secured him a business partnership with BBC Dragon Sarah Willingham and Chef Raymond Blanc OBE. When he's not busy running his empire, JJ works alongside The Prince's Trust, Springboard UK and the British Institute of Innkeeping (BII), aiming to develop a community resource within the hospitality industry. Smart and Charitable, what more could you want?
Last but not least, Cam Dawson's ten year career in the drinks industry has seen him work in a variety of Pubs, Clubs and Cocktail Bars around the world. Although originally from Stirling in Scotland, Cam learned his trade in Perth, Australia before returning to his adoptive home of Brighton, where he works as the Jack Daniel's UK Brand Ambassador. In short, there's nothing he doesn't know about JD and the half a billion bottles maturing in Lynchburg as we speak. Have a burning question? This is your opportunity to ask it. Cam's session will focus on consistency and quality.
As always, sessions are free to attend but are strictly RSVP only. RSVP's open on Monday September 11th from midday. Email rebekkah@rebekkahdooley.com to secure your space. Remember, sessions book up quick, so set your alarms, pull an all nighter, or be smart and schedule an email. Whatever you need to do.
Sons of Armagnac Launches Across The UK
Sons of Armagnac is the new awareness campaign spearheaded by UK innovator Emporia Brands and its Armagnac partners Comte de Lauvia and Marquis de Montesquiou. Starting on June 12th and ending on 18th June (Fathers Day), many of the top bars and retailers across the country will be taking part in raising the profile of the Armagnac category with cocktail specials, menus, events, tastings and more.
Specially created Marquis de Montesquiou cocktails can be found across London, including Skylon, German Gymnasium, Looking Glass Cocktail Club and Hush, as well as Cottonopolis based in Manchester's Northern Quarter, Manhattan in Liverpool, Nitehawks and Bonbar in Newcastle, Vice & Virtue in Leeds and Manhattan 34 in Leicester. Some of the UK's premier dining arenas are also combining their expertise with Marquis de Montesquiou Armagnac by offering specials within Harborne Kitchen in Birmingham and the aforementioned Vice & Virtue in Leeds.
Comte de Lauvia has been the chosen brand to be highlighted within unique serves from venues such as Merchant House and The Light Lounge in London, to The Edgbaston in Birmingham and Petit Parlour in Liverpool. 155 Bar & Kitchen in London, World Service in Nottingham and Wygston House in Leicester have put together at a food pairing menu for the week to highlight the versatility of the Armagnac category.
Retailers from across the UK are also getting involved, including in-store promotions of Marquis de Montesquiou Armagnac within Riddles Emporium, South Manchester, 23 Wines & Whiskey in Leicester and Fenwick's in Newcastle. Comte de Lauvia Armagnac will be highlighted across all Harvey Nichols stores, including in-store tastings, in the UK as well as Riddles Emporium.
Specialist online retailers are joining in, with 31 Dover offering £3 off a purchase of Marquis de Montesquiou Armagnac Fine, £4 off the Reserve expression, and £5 off the XO. The Drink Shop are running a week-long offer of 20% off both the Marquis de Montesquiou and Comte de Lauvia expressions, and finally Drinkfinder have put together 20% off the full Marquis de Montesquiou range until Father's Day.
For more information and for a full list of activity during the Sons of Armagnac week, please visit www.emporiabrands.com/sonsofarmagnac and www.emporiabrands.com/s/Art-Of-Armagnac.pdf
#SonsOfArmagnac
St Lucia Distillers Set to Travel Around the UK
This March and April, UK distributor Emporia Brands have put together a calendar of events involving its award-winning St Lucia Distillers range, after the initial success of last year's programme.
Brand Ambassador Dave Marsland and the Emporia Brands team will be touring fifteen cities as they bring together the Chairman's Reserve range, which includes Gold, Spiced, White Label and Forgotten Cask, the Admiral Rodney, and an edition of premium expression 1931, plus a selection of the distillates from which they are blended.
In 1931, the Barnard family founded a distillery at Dennery, St Lucia. Now based on the other side of the island at Roseau, the distillery has been considerably modernized and new technologies and improvements constantly incorporated. The installation of pot stills in 1998 added considerably to the variety of rums being produced in this highly regarded distillery which received the accolade of Individual Distiller of the Year at the International Spirits Challenge, one of six trophies received in six years – a unique achievement.
With the premise of a flavour experience, the tour sees an approach to the range that offers bartenders and key industry figures invited to not only learn about St Lucia, but ideas on how to embrace the versatility of St Lucia Distillers, from the Spiced variety to the rare 1931.
Cities on the tour include Manchester, London, Leeds, Brighton, Liverpool, Birmingham, Nottingham, Leicester, Newcastle, Cardiff, Reading, Edinburgh, Dundee, Aberdeen and Glasgow, with Emporia Brands looking to strengthen their campaign as they look ahead to the next instalment of the 'Chairman's XI' with their ever-expanding sales team seeking out some of the UK's best and brightest to follow in the footsteps of some of the industries key figures, including Lyndon Higginson of The Liars Club in Manchester, Danny Murphy of Aloha in Liverpool and Adam Binnersley of the MOJO Group.
Places are limited for each session, due to the rarity of gaining the exclusive 1931 and distillates for the tasting's. To secure your place, please contact Dave Marsland at dave@emporiabrands.com, stating the session you wish to attend from the list below.
Manchester Mojo's, 9th March, 1:30pm
London Burlock, 15th March, 2pm
Leeds Mojo's, 15th March, 1:30pm
Brighton Oki Nami, 21st March, 1pm
Liverpool Maya, 23rd March, 1:30pm
Birmingham Island Bar, 4th April, 2pm
Nottingham Brass Monkey, 5th April, 3pm
Leicester The Queen of Bradgate, 6th April, 2pm
Newcastle Alvino's, 11th April, 1pm
Edinburgh Reekie Tiki, 16th April, 4pm
Cardiff The Dead Canary, 21st April, 2pm
Aberdeen Bos'n, 23rd April, 3pm
Dundee Draffens, 24th April, 4pm
Reading Milk, 26th April, 2pm
Glasgow Distill, 26th April, 4pm
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Festive Cocktails Hit Liverpool
Trattoria 51 is offering a true taste of Italy this Christmas with its festive tipple trio.
The popular OId Hall Street restaurant has put a seasonal spin on its signature Rossini cocktails to pay homage to the traditional yuletide colours and Italian flag of course.
Showcasing Verde Kiwi Rossini, Bianco Lemon Rossini and Rosso Strawberry Rossini, the fizz-based drinks collection can be enjoyed alone or aptly paired with the venue's festive lunch and dinner menus.
General Manager and Co-Owner of Trattoria 51 Toni Karemanaj: "Year on year we like to put a seasonal twist on our food and drink offerings. Our assortment of refreshing Christmas cocktails will no doubt put our guests in the festive spirit whether they are visiting with friends, family or work colleagues alike."
As part of Trattoria 51's merriments, the restaurant will be serving up a selection of celebratory party menus ideal for group bookings and will once again open its doors on Christmas Day to provide a 'big Italian family welcome'.
Festive cocktails are priced at £6.95 and are available throughout December. For more information about Trattoria 51 visit http://www.trattoria51.com or call 0151 236 4739.
Castle St Townhouse is getting into the festive spirit quite literally as part of its inaugural Christmas celebrations.
The all-day dining and drinking destination located in the city's Commercial District has devised a merry medley of seasonal inspired cocktails.
Combining a series of sweet and indulgent Christmas concoctions, blends include (Gin, Fresh Lemon Juice, Gingerbread Syrup & Pomegranate Juice), (Vodka, Baileys, Milk, Cream & Chocolate Syrup), together with (Havana 3, Disaronno Amaretto, Ginger Syrup, Egg White & Cinnamon).
Owner and Director of Castle St Townhouse Jason McNeill said: "To celebrate our very first Christmas the Castle St Townhouse way, we wanted to put a subtle spin on our signature cocktails. Whether guests want sheer lavish indulgence or something a little more refreshing, our drinks trio has been created to offer a taste of holiday cheer. All three blends offer something totally different in order to excite all palates and tipple preferences."
In addition to the Christmas cocktails, those wanting to enjoy a gloriously relaxed dining experience can choose from a diverse array of seasonal dishes that combine nostalgic flavours with a contemporary spin, courtesy of head chef Martin Simm.
For more information about Castle St Townhouse visit http://www.castlesttownhouse.co.uk or call 0151 363 7509.
The Brink is offering a festive experience to remember with its limited edition range of seasonal Mocktails and pitchers.
The revolutionary social venture, located on Parr Street, has devised the exclusive offering to run alongside its already impressive 130 drinks menu of alcohol-free smoothies, juices, fresh presses and soft beverages.
Festive flavours include Mulled Mixed Berry Punch, Brink Toddy, Spiced Cherry, Seasonal Sherbet, A Little Bit of Luxury, Margarita and Brink Panther.
General Manager of The Brink Carl Bell said: "We are thrilled to unveil our newest offering in the form of our yuletide mocktails and pitchers. Each of the drinks have been specially created using ingredients and flavours synonymous with Christmas and can be served up alone or as a pitcher, ideal for sharing with friends, family and colleagues alike. With the cooler season certainly upon us, we have also presented a selection of hot drinks in a bid to warm up our customers."
The Brink's festive mocktails are priced at £2.95 per glass or £9.95 per pitcher (serves four). For more information about The Brink visit http://www.thebrinkliverpool.com or call 0151 703 0582.
Liverpool's Castle St Townhouse Opens Its Doors
Castle St Townhouse has opened its doors to the public in the heart of Liverpool's thriving Commercial District.
Complementing its cosmopolitan postcode, the all-day dining and drinking destination is providing a unique effortlessly elegant space for 'legal eagles' and socialites alike to while away the morning, noon and night.
By combining the 'Three Bs' (breakfast, brunch and bar), the new venue aims to blur the lines between social meetings and cocktail nights by rotating its core image and atmosphere throughout the day.
Owner and Director of Castle St Townhouse Jason McNeill said: "It is a great honour to open our doors on the increasingly popular Castle Street, and join a host of fantastic names within the hospitality industry. With Liverpool's landscape ever changing, we wanted to provide an offering that was as unique as the city itself.
"To capture the essence of the brand's mirror inspiration, the venue transforms throughout the day to reflect people's changing faces and personalities to allow them to truly show their three sides as they wake, work and play."
Early risers opting for the breakfast menu will enjoy a range of delicious breakfast bites including Poached Eggs, Chorizo Jam, Mushroom & Sourdough; Mascarpone & Buttermilk Pancakes with caramelised banana and maple syrup and Stornoway Black Pudding with Tomato, Hash, Poached Egg and Hollandaise. From 11am, the menu transforms to serve up innovative brunch dishes such as Shin of Beef with Kale and Carrot Celeriac; Hake Fillet with Spinach Hash, Avocado, Chilli and Chorizo and Rumpette Straw Fries with Béarnaise Sauce.
The venue also provides a duo of house specialities including the city's first breakfast 'afternoon tea', aptly named The Townhouse Tier, which combines bitesize portions of breakfast favourites such as French Toast & Bacon, Danish & French Pastries and Fresh Fruit & Smoothie Shots. Meanwhile, the Bottomless Brunch offers delicious menu favourites along with unlimited Mimosas, Brunch Punch or Prosecco.
Jason added: "Our culinary offering, devised by Head Chef Martin Simm, is made up of a range of quintessentially British flavours paired with contemporary ingredients to create novel future classics and is inspired by the ritual of taking brunch at any time.
"By day we provide a gloriously relaxed meeting point for businesses to connect while grabbing a light bite to eat and drink, whereas come evening the lighting and music rotates and so does our core focus. In order to pay homage to New York's pristine socialite culture, the venue adds a new dimension to Liverpool's nightlife by combining a splendid interior with an immaculate service and genuine approach. Regardless of the time of day, we aim to create an unrivalled sunrise to sundown experience that goes on to make a lasting impression."
Castle St Townhouse is open from 8am Monday-Friday and from 9am Saturday and Sunday.
For more information visit http://www.castlestreettownhouse.co.uk
The Northern Patrón Perfectionist Is Found
The team at Patrón came around to Manchester this week to host the next round of the current programme, the Patrón Perfectionist!
Hosted at Mr Cooper's House and Garden, the competitors found their way to the northern heat by offering a unique Patrón serve, worthy of impressing the judging panel and ultimately winning a place in the final, held in London at The Lucky Pig.
Hailing from the likes of Alvino's in Newcastle, Diabolica in Belfast and El Bandito in Liverpool, the competitors were joined by UK Brand Ambassador's Karine Tillard and Dan Redman-Hubley as they re-created their serve to the panel of myself, Lewis Cooke of Epernay Champagne Bar in Manchester, and Sandrae Lawrence of the award-winning The Cocktail Lovers.
The top three will be showcased here today, so in third place saw Lincoln represent with Beckie Sullivan of The Strait and Narrow. Her 'Especias Prohibida' saw her shake and throw Patrón Silver, wasabi and ginger syrup, citric acid, Burlesque bitters and egg white, all garnished with the fragrant jasmine flower.
Beckie Sullivan's 'Especias Prohibida'
Shane Kilgarriff of Mr Cooper's House and Garden, Manchester earned second place with his creation, 'What The Water Gave Me'. Stirring down Patrón Reposado, German Riesling and rose liqueur, it came garnished with pebbles sourced direct from the Lake District.
Shane Kilgariff's 'What The Water Gave Me'
The winning serve though came from Joe Wild of El Bandito in Liverpool. Named 'The Spirit of Sustainability', it saw Patrón Silver, orange liqueur, lime juice, rosehip infused agave, orange blossom water and grapefruit juice, topped with homemade bee pollen soda water and a zest of fresh grapefruit.
Joe Wild and his winning serve 'Spirit of Sustainability'
So congratulations to Joe, who wins himself a trip to London to compete in the final against four other finalists from around the UK!
All Hands On Deck For New City Centre Pirate Inspired Rum Bar Man's Ruin
A new pirate inspired rum bar is set to open in the heart of Liverpool's vibrant Stanley Street.
Man's Ruin will be unveiled on Thursday, August 25, and will provide a refreshing new dimension to the city's bar scene by combining the look and feel of a pirate ship with aptly paired inventive mixology.
As the brainchild of owners Joe McMahon, Adam Ramsey and Dan Friend, whose ever-expanding hospitality portfolio also contains Graffiti and Wall of Fame, Man's Ruin will be situated within the trio's newest property, formerly operating as Wonderland.
The directors said: "Not to be confused with our recent announcement of the over-21 nightclub Void, Man's Ruin is a completely separate rum bar housed within the same 10 Stanley Street building. The concept for Man's Ruin was inspired by a venue that we visited in America as we wanted to introduce something a little more edgy and out-there to this end of town.
"While the original idea was to create a Tiki bar, we decided to expand on this and instead base it around the look and feel of a pirate ship, focusing on rum and things associated with pirates such as women, tattoos, gambling and drinks aka 'Man's Ruin'."
Featuring an authentic dark wood interior, synonymous with traditional pirate ships, the lower-ground rum bar ensures a consistent tone throughout. In addition to barrel booths, focal points include quirky lighting, artwork and a luxury 'Captain's Quarter'.
In line with supporting the on-going development of the local area, Man's Ruin will create 15 new jobs ranging from security to bar and hosting staff.
The directors added: "We hope that Man's Ruin will become a firm favourite with local residents, students, corporates and those traveling from further afield for occasions such as hen and stag parties. Given our proven track record for providing a night out to remember, we are very much looking forward to adding a novel new dimension to the city's world-famous nightlife.
"Man's Ruin is not just about having a drink in a bar – it's about experiencing an on-deck atmosphere like no other. Our motto is 'Work like a Captain and play like a Pirate'!"
Man's Ruin will open its doors on Thursday, August 25 and will be from thereon open Thursday-Sunday 7pm until late.
Buffalo Trace Mystery Migration Hits Manchester
The team at Buffalo Trace came around to Manchester once again to host their annual cocktail competition, but armed with a twist that saw the bartenders of the North West face a variety of challenges in a couple of unique settings.
Hosted at El Gato Negro, the competitors found their way to the final by offering a unique Buffalo Trace serve, but knowing that if they got through, a set of challenges awaited them. Hailing from the likes of Epernay in Manchester, Salt Dog Slims in Liverpool and Filter and Fox, also in Liverpool, the competitors were joined by UK Brand Ambassador Tim Giles, who alongside his team at Hi-Spirits (the UK distributor of Buffalo Trace) of Ross and Jack, set the day off with a 'Buffalo Migration Tour'. Asking the bartenders to work on their starting clue, this led them to one of four venues across the city of Manchester, where once found, they were set a task that would test the knowledge of each individual when it came to the world of Buffalo Trace.
Tasks included getting the correct barrel maturation letters and numbers out of a series of 8 to choose from, a blind tasting of a selection of the Sazerac whisky range, including Buffalo Trace, as well as the family tree of the company itself. If correct, the competitor receives the key to the mystery box that contains items that can be used within their migration cocktail, if wrong, they have to pick an item, but not one you would necessarily find within a classic whiskey cocktail!
Once all 4 challenges have been completed, a rendezvous back at El Gato Negro kicked off the main portion of the cocktail competition, as each competitor had to re-create their Pioneering American cocktail that they entered with, as well as a Buffalo Trace cocktail using the ingredients won (or lost) over the four challenges.
Bottle Shock, by Anthony Hogan
With myself, Tim and last years competition winner Joe Ballinger judging, each competitor showed off their skills in creation, as well as their knowledge of Buffalo Trace and the links from this to their ideas, both in the original recipe, as well as their quick-fire migration cocktail.
The top three will be showcased here today, so in third place saw Liverpool represent with Beth Leigh of MOJO Bar. Her original Pioneering Creation saw her create the 'Trial by Jury', which saw Buffalo Trace mixed with a spiced porter syrup, Giffard's dark cacao, almond milk and egg white, served with an atomiser which contained White Dog whiskey, almond and chocolate bitters. Her Mystery Migration cocktail though saw her create the 'Bloody Long Derby', offering up Buffalo Trace, fresh tomatoes, lemon juice, mint, Antica Formula and sugar, topped with San Pellegrino Lemon and garnished with a mint sprig and fresh cherry tomatoes.
Anthony Hogan of Epernay, Manchester earned second place with his two cocktails. His Pioneering Cocktail, named the 'Bottle Shock' saw Buffalo Trace built with a Californian Cabernet Sauvignon, Peychaud's bitters, lemon juice and blueberry with bluebell soda, garnished with mint and fresh blueberries. His on the spot Mystery Migration recipe, named 'Hunters of Kentucky', saw him build a recipe with Buffalo Trace, peach and Red Bull syrup, fresh tomato juice, Antica Formula and Peychaud's Aperitivo, garnished with a peach fan and lemon zest.
New Orleans Fizz and Celine Dijon by Will Meredith
The winning serves though, both seen as equal and of a high-standard when we were discussing the drinks in general, came from Will Meredith of El Gato Negro. His original entry saw him show off the 'New Orleans Fizz', a blended serve containing Buffalo Trace, egg white, milk and cream, homemade Creole New Orleans ketchup (fig, date, prune and cayenne pepper flavoured) and a corn, malt and rye syrup. His Mystery Migration serve saw a thrown creation of Buffalo Trace, Peychaud's Aperitivo, a mango and Dijon mustard syrup, topped with Stella Artois, capped with the fantastic name of 'Celine Dijon'.
So congratulations to Will, who wins himself a trip to the home of Buffalo Trace in Kentucky! A great idea for a cocktail competition, really getting the competitors to immerse themselves in the brands history and heritage, bringing it to the forefront in their Pioneering America cocktail, and testing their skills with the Mystery Migration serve. All whilst having their knowledge tested, really bringing out the best bartender in the North West and earning their stripes as they head to America.
Enjoy Kentucky Will!
Castle St Townhouse Set To Open Its Doors This Summer
Liverpool's bustling commercial district is set to welcome its newest arrival Castle St Townhouse this summer.
The Grade II listed building, formerly occupied by GT Law, will be transformed into a multi-level eatery and bar courtesy of Warrington based interior design and architecture firm, DV8 Designs.
Set to showcase a grand opulent bar and raised seating areas, the new venue owned by Circo director Jason McNeill, will pay homage to its historic surrounding while 'adding character and urban charm'.
Jason said: "Over the past decade the city's landscape has changed dramatically, whereby areas such as the business district have evolved to become more than just a corporate workplace, which is why we decided to open in the heart of Castle Street.
"We hope that the new venue will receive a great response from Liverpool locals and those traveling from further afield due to our novel brunch and lunch offerings, extensive drinks list and chic design."
Managing Director of DV8 Designs Lee Birchall added: "In order to preserve the rich heritage and history of the Castle Street building, it is important that the venue remains true to its roots. With this in mind we will keep many of the building's original columns, while rearranging the entrance area to create a central focal point that showcases the full length of the space.
"By combining a series of modern decors and a playful design throughout the building, the overall object is to carry out a restoration that suits the originality of the building and its setting, in addition to incorporating a grandeur feel."
Castle St Townhouse is set to open to the public summer 2016.
City Centre Nightclub Fills The 'Void' For Cosmopolitan Party-Goers
Liverpool's Stanley Street is set to see the opening of an exclusive new nightclub following an impressive six-figure sum investment.
Void will open its doors in late August and is the brainchild of owners Joe McMahon, Adam Ramsey and Dan Friend, whose ever-expanding hospitality portfolio also contains Graffiti and Wall of Fame, which are both located on Victoria Street.
Set in the former Wonderland site, the over-21 nightclub will fill the gap in the market to offer an exclusive experience comprising high-end table service and a premium drinks selection.
Joe said: "Our previous ventures have seen us cater to such a wide demographic, including the younger generation who like to party at Graffiti and an eclectic mix at Wall of Fame, ranging from families, corporates and tourists. The idea for Void was conceived when we noticed a huge gap in the nightlife market for those who want to enjoy a cosmopolitan atmosphere in the heart of the city centre with a bit of extra opulence."
Adam added: "The inspiration for the concept came from our travels across the globe, particularly locations such as London, Marbella and Las Vegas, whereby a premium standard of drinks and high level of customer service is expected. We want to replicate this approach here in Liverpool so that our guests will never have to worry about their glasses being empty. By providing the ultimate table service experience, Void is set to become the ideal venue for those seeking a unique and prestigious night out."
The 175 sq. metre site has been completely transformed to feature lowered ceilings to offer a more intimate atmosphere, a raised DJ booth and a mirrored wrap around video wall. Located at 10 Stanley Street, the venue will be split into two separate sites, with the ground floor bar offering a different concept under the same ownership set to open in July.
In addition to supporting the on-going development of the local area, Void will create around 30 jobs ranging from security to bar and hosting staff.
Dan said: "We're glad to be a part of the resurgence of the business district of Liverpool City Centre. In recent months, we've noticed a number of exciting new happenings in the form of both exciting independents and exclusive chain bars and restaurants set up shop – it's great to see this side of our city thriving."


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2014 Runoff Elections – Using the Jimmy Carter Voter Guide?
Back 27 years ago, when I started my business, a friend and fellow church member asked, "Are you going to put a fish on your business card?" No, I wasn't and I never did. My friend related how business owners who touted their Christianity were the people most likely to screw him on a business deal. Over the years, this has been my experience, too. If you are a true Christian, your behavior will validate your faith; you don't have to wear a badge.
Way back in 1976, I was a Democrat and a new Christian who accepted at face-value Jimmy Carter's claim to be the RIGHT candidate. How could I go wrong? Like me, Carter was Baptist. He was a deacon; so was I. By golly, we both taught Sunday school! How could I possibly go wrong?
I was wrong. Dead wrong. I followed the Jimmy Carter voter guide. Four years later on, I became a Republican.
Moving forward to 2014 elections, in particular May 27th runoff elections, I become keenly aware of a parallel to 1976. This old phenomenon renewed in 2013 I characterize as a neo-Pharisee movement. To my dismay, a number of my fellow TEA Party leaders are at the forefront of this neo-Pharisee phenomenon. One nearby TEA Party leader said to me, "I thought you wuz [sic] TEA Party." Yes, I am TEA Party. Furthermore, I know English grammar.
Do I suggest neo-Pharisees intend harm? Quite the contrary. If you know history, you know the Pharisees chose to crucify Jesus Christ thinking they were doing God a favor. No doubt, the neo-Pharisees laboring in this election cycle believe with all their hearts they are "doing the work of the Lord".
One distinct characteristic of Pharisees is their unwillingness, their inability to reason. Therefore, I forego detailed rebuttals to specious slanders. Instead, I stand steadfastly in support of the re-election of Dr. Bob Deuell, an honorable man, staunchly pro-life, a significant ally to gun owners and a valuable friend to job creators – business owners.
For me, the RIGHT candidate is the one with a proven pro-life, pro-gun and pro-business track record. Bob Deuell is the RIGHT candidate.
Let's not follow the Jimmy Carter path in 2014. Use your brain to think for yourself.
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Video: Who's Responsible for Closing Texas Abortion Facilities?
It appears that the wise, thinking voters of Texas got it right tonight. Wins for Patrick, Paxton, Ratcliffe and Bob Hall give me hope for the future. Entrenched, establishment politicians got us into the mess we're in, these new guys will certainly help to lead us out. What a great night for Texas!


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		}
		return newDate;
	}

	/**
	 * Processes data provider
	 */
	function processData( axis, dataProvider, categoryField, dataDateFormat, cleanData ) {

		// check if data set is maybe empty
		if ( !AmCharts.ifArray( dataProvider ) || dataProvider.length === 0 )
			return;

		// should we clean up previously created plugin's data points?
		if ( cleanData === true ) {
			var i = dataProvider.length;
			while ( i-- ) {
				if ( dataProvider[ i ]._amcdp ) {
					dataProvider.splice( i, 1 );
				}
			}
		}

		// get first and last dates, min period in milliseconds
		var firstDate = getDate(
				dataProvider[ 0 ][ categoryField ],
				dataDateFormat ),
			lastDate = getDate(
				dataProvider[ dataProvider.length - 1 ][ categoryField ],
				dataDateFormat ),
			sampleFormat = dataProvider[ 0 ][ categoryField ];

		// process prependPeriods
		if ( axis.prependPeriods !== undefined ) {
			// with equalSpacing enabled we need to add an empty data point for each minPeriod
			// without it we can just add one data point in the past
			var startFrom = axis.equalSpacing === true ? 1 : axis.prependPeriods;
			for ( var i = startFrom; i <= axis.prependPeriods; i++ ) {
				var dataPoint = {
					"_amcdp": true
				};
				dataPoint[ categoryField ] = formatDate(
					addPeriod( firstDate, axis.minPeriod, -i ),
					sampleFormat,
					dataDateFormat
				);
				dataProvider.unshift( dataPoint );
			}
		}

		// process appendPeriods
		if ( axis.appendPeriods !== undefined ) {
			// with equalSpacing enabled we need to add an empty data point for each minPeriod
			// without it we can just add one data point in the future
			var startFrom = axis.equalSpacing === true ? 1 : axis.appendPeriods;
			for ( var i = startFrom; i <= axis.appendPeriods; i++ ) {
				var dataPoint = {
					"_amcdp": true
				};
				dataPoint[ categoryField ] = formatDate(
					addPeriod( lastDate, axis.minPeriod, i ),
					sampleFormat,
					dataDateFormat
				);
				dataProvider.push( dataPoint );
			}
		}

		// process minimumDate
		if ( axis.minimumDate !== undefined ) {
			// get the new last date
			var newFirstDate = getDate( axis.minimumDate, dataDateFormat );

			// check if new last date is after actual last date
			if ( newFirstDate.getTime() < firstDate.getTime() ) {
				if ( axis.equalSpacing === true ) {
					var currentPeriod = -1,
						currentDate = addPeriod( firstDate, axis.minPeriod, -1 );

					while ( currentDate.getTime() >= newFirstDate.getTime() ) {

						// add data point
						var dataPoint = {
							"_amcdp": true
						};
						dataPoint[ categoryField ] = formatDate( currentDate, sampleFormat, dataDateFormat );
						dataProvider.unshift( dataPoint );

						// iterate to next period
						currentPeriod--;
						currentDate = addPeriod( firstDate, axis.minPeriod, currentPeriod );

					}
				} else {
					var dataPoint = {
						"_amcdp": true
					};
					dataPoint[ categoryField ] = formatDate( newFirstDate, sampleFormat, dataDateFormat );
					dataProvider.unshift( dataPoint );
				}
			}
		}

		// process maximumDate
		if ( axis.maximumDate !== undefined ) {
			// get the new last date
			var newLastDate = getDate( axis.maximumDate, dataDateFormat );

			// check if new last date is after actual last date
			if ( newLastDate.getTime() > lastDate.getTime() ) {
				if ( axis.equalSpacing === true ) {
					var currentPeriod = 1,
						currentDate = addPeriod( lastDate, axis.minPeriod, 1 );

					while ( currentDate.getTime() <= newLastDate.getTime() ) {

						// add data point
						var dataPoint = {
							"_amcdp": true
						};
						dataPoint[ categoryField ] = formatDate( currentDate, sampleFormat, dataDateFormat );
						dataProvider.push( dataPoint );

						// iterate to next period
						currentPeriod++;
						currentDate = addPeriod( lastDate, axis.minPeriod, currentPeriod );

					}
				} else {
					var dataPoint = {
						"_amcdp": true
					};
					dataPoint[ categoryField ] = formatDate( newLastDate, sampleFormat, dataDateFormat );
					dataProvider.push( dataPoint );
				}
			}
		}

	}

	if ( chart.type == "stock" ) {

		/**
		 * Stock Chart
		 */

		// process each data set
		for ( var i = 0; i < chart.dataSets.length; i++ ) {
			processData(
				chart.categoryAxesSettings,
				chart.dataSets[ i ].dataProvider,
				chart.dataSets[ i ].categoryField,
				chart.dataDateFormat,
				cleanData );
		}

	} else {

		/**
		 * Serial Chart
		 */

		// check if chart is date-based
		// bail out if it isn't
		if ( chart.categoryAxis === undefined || chart.categoryAxis.parseDates !== true )
			return;

		// process data
		processData(
			chart.categoryAxis,
			chart.dataProvider,
			chart.categoryField,
			chart.dataDateFormat,
			cleanData );

	}
}

/**
 * Handle chart load
 */
AmCharts.addInitHandler( function( chart ) {

	/**
	 * Stock or Serial chart?
	 */
	if ( chart.type === "stock" ) {

		// check each data set if there's a Data Loader active
		var loader;
		for ( var i = 0; i < chart.dataSets.length; i++ ) {
			if ( chart.dataSets[ i ].dataLoader !== undefined && chart.dataSets[ i ].dataLoader.url !== undefined ) {
				loader = chart.dataSets[ i ].dataLoader;
			}
		}

		// is there at least one data loader?
		if ( loader === undefined ) {
			// nope - let's go with processing
			AmCharts.datePaddingProcess( chart );
		} else {
			// yeah - let's use the last data loader's complete event
			if ( loader.complete ) {
				loader._complete = loader.complete;
			}
			loader.complete = function( chart ) {
				// call original complete
				if ( loader._complete )
					loader._complete.call( this, chart );

				// now let's do our thing
				AmCharts.datePaddingProcess( chart );
			}
		}

	} else if ( chart.stockChart === undefined && chart.id !== "scrollbarChart" ) {

		// check for Data Loader
		var loader = chart.dataLoader;
		if ( loader !== undefined && loader.url !== undefined ) {
			if ( loader.complete ) {
				loader._complete = loader.complete;
			}
			loader.complete = function( chart ) {
				// call original complete
				if ( loader._complete )
					loader._complete.call( this, chart );

				// now let's do our thing
				AmCharts.datePaddingProcess( chart );
			}
		} else {
			AmCharts.datePaddingProcess( chart );
		}

	}

}, [ "serial", "stock" ] );

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1. Is my database secured?
Yes, Data transfer between iPhone side Cellica Database (Wi-Fi) and Desktop application is secured as 128 bit AES is used for encryption.
2. How to get UDID of iphone?
To get Device ID, connect your device to your Mac/PC and launch iTunes. In iTunes, select your device in the 'Devices' section and navigate to the Summary tab. Click on the Serial Number label to reveal the Identifier field and the 40 characters UDID. Press Ctrl+C to copy the UDID to your clipboard, and paste it in Device ID and Confirm Device ID field.
3. Does software send complete database every time?
4. I have to change the PC where I have installed desktop software, can I install the software on new PC ?
5. Does I need to create forms compulsary in desktop software?
No, it is not compulsory. Just create profile (select tables/views/stored procedures) and sync. Make sure that in Preferences of Cellica Database (Wi-Fi) application on iPhone, "Preferences of Home Screen" options has set to Both or Profiles.
6. How to re-install desktop software after a PC crash?
Please send us UDID of your iPhone/iPod Touch to support@cellica.com and write us exact reason what happened with the PC where you had installed desktop software.
7. How I can use device id in Cellica Database (Wi-Fi)?
Drag TextBox control on form and set "Content Type" property of TextBox on form to "UDID". Now on device when you create new record this field will be populated by device's UDID.
8. How I can can input/read qrcode/barcode in Cellica Database (Wi-Fi)?
In this case we need to use "Content Type" property of TextBox on form. Set this property to "QR Code".
9. How to use phone call Feature and Send Email Feature on forms?
Use button control on form and then set button action to one of the desired action, "Send email" or "Phone call". Now set the "Data Column" property to set the destination field of profile whose data you want to use.
10. How to use image control for displaying logo?
Drag Unbound image control on form and set "Content Type" Property to "Logo". Now on device you have to choose image for this control only once and same will be displayed for all records.
11. How to use FileMaker Pro to create profiles in desktop application?
You can create profiles using File base connection (Select your Filemaker Pro Database directly while creating Profile using "Browse" button) and Using DSN base connection (Create DSN of your Filemaker Pro database by using the ODBC driver for Filemaker Pro) on profile connection page.
12. How to select multiple controls on form designer?
13. How to work with multiple controls in form designer?
a) Select multiple controls. b) Use Shift Key + Arrow Keys to resize multiple controls.
I am getting message, Device ID "XXXXXX" already present?
15. Can I associate record timestamp with database record?
You can do this with Cellica Database (Wi-Fi). Profile should have column with type DateTime (Timestamp). Drag "DateTime" control on form, set its Data column property to Timestamp column in which you want to save "Record Timestamp". Now set "Def Val_Type" property of DateTime control to "Timestamp". Now when you add or edit record on device side, this field is populated with current timestamp. If you want to do this in background then you can do this by setting "Visible" property of DateTime Control to "TRUE.
17. How can I associate digital signature with record?
Drag "Bounded Image" control on form set its data column property to column with binary type. Now set the "Content Type" property to "Signature". On device side user can attach signature with this record by tapping on this control and this will be synced with desktop.
18. How Cellica Database (Wi-Fi) handles Image/Signature data?
Image/Signature data is considered as binary data in Cellica Database (Wi-Fi). Cellica Database (Wi-Fi) stores Image/Signature data in binary format in user database. User can use this binary data to display Image/Signature in his application or he can view Image/Signature using "View Data"( Ref. 1.1.4 View Profile Data) option in desktop Cellica Database (Wi-Fi). User can also export Image/Signature data in external file in .png format using "Save" button from view data option.
19. How I can backup my form design work/ Forms/ How I can avoid redesigning of forms/ How I can reuse form/ How I can rename form?
a) Export multiple forms using "Export" option available on Form Manager Click on "Export" button on Form Manager, you will be presented with list of existing form, select one or more forms from the list, and choose "Export". Select location for saving forms (.fm) files.
b) Using export button on toolbar in Form Designer window Sometimes you may want to take backup of your form while you are in between form designing process before making big change in design. For this purpose there is "Export Form" button on toolbar on Form Designer Window. Click it to export your existing form layout and save it.
19. Can I use forms designed with single user edition in enterprise edition?
20. How can I sync my database automatically?
From Preferences, select "Syncing Mode" option and Set Auto Mode . Now set interval of syncing in minutes.
21. On Forms, how can I find record is still in syncing progress or record has problem?
Cyan color indicates that record synchronization is still in progress. In upper right corner of form, record number will be in cyan color.Red color indicates that Record has problem while syncing with desktop database. In upper right corner of form, record will be in Red color. By clicking on Edit or Delete button, you will get information related with record syncing process.
On Sub-form, if you are using Sub-form Grid control then, Particular record will show cyan or red color. If you do not use Sub form Grid on Sub-form then on Edit or Delete button particular status message will be display.
22. I am not satisfied with current font and font size, is there any option to change it?
Yes, User can change font and font size from Preferences of Cellica Database (Wi-Fi) software.
23. When I start Cellica Database (WiFi) Desktop application, I get the messsage "If you are using default windows Firewall on your computer, please add port in Firewall from following path : Control Panel -> Windows Firewall -> Exceptions (Tab) ->Here use "Add Port" button to add port." "If you have custom Firewall then please add the port in your Firewall settings."? Why i am getting this message?
24. What is Setting require before using Cellica Database (Wi-Fi)?
2. Open the Cellica Database (Wi-Fi) on iPhone and tap on the Preferences of Cellica Database.
3. Now Tap on "Desktop IP:Port" Option available in"Data Synchronization Setting".
4. Enter IP and Port shown in desktop application in Server Information. Here confirm that "Personal"option is selected and then Enter IP and Port. Please confirm what IP and Port has been shown in desktop application.
5. Now you are ready to use Cellica Database, From home screen of Cellica Database you have synchronize with desktop. Before syncing, please confirm that you have created profile and forms in desktop application from Profile Manager and Form Manager.


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Home > Study > Tutors > Brighton > Paul Williams
Songwriting & Music Production Lecturer
Paul started his career as a songwriter, guitarist and vocalist in The Montrose Avenue, signed to Sony records. The Montrose Avenue had top 40 singles and sold 60,000 copies of their debut album. They toured Japan, the USA, Europe and the UK, playing festivals such as Glastonbury and Reading, whilst appearing on TV shows such as TFI Friday. After The Montrose Avenue split up, he did session guitar work with The Crimea and Grand Drive, supporting The Stereophonics on an arena tour.
Paul started working as a producer and live sound engineer in 2002, working with artists such as The Measures, Pavement, Roots Manuva, Dan Raza, Corrine Bailey Rae, My Life Story and Placebo.
In 2005 he formed Nazca Lines, taking on the role of songwriter, artist and producer. Nazca Lines had support from a number of influential radio DJs such as Steve Lamaq and Tom Robinson, and signed a publishing deal with US company Lovecat Music. Tracks from their album 'Beautiful Disaster' have been licensed to a number of high profile US and Canadian TV shows, and international feature films.
Brighton, Music Production
BIMM Limited trading as BIMM Institute
BIMM Limited

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UK only country to give BP tax refund in 2019
The UK was the only country to give energy giant BP a tax rebate in 2019, a new document shows.
02/06/2020, 7:15 am Updated: 02/06/2020, 7:52 am
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BP received a £16.4 million ($20.5m) tax refund from HM Revenue and Customs last year, of which £10.2m was related to decommissioning, according to the firm's Payments to Governments report.
Overall, London-headquartered BP paid £16.7 billion to the governments of countries in which it operates. The biggest recipient was Azerbaijan, raking in £8.5bn.
To help stimulate investment in the UK oil industry, operators can deduct decommissioning costs from their taxable profits and potentially claim back some taxes that they have previously paid.
HMRC has estimated decommissioning tax reliefs will cost the UK Government about £24bn.
BP did pay £5.9m to the Oil and Gas Authority and £240,000 to the Crown Estate, meaning the final balance was £10.2m in BP's favour.
The report covers BP's upstream activities, including the exploration, development and extraction of oil and gas.
Payments made to governments that relate to trading, export, refining and processing activities are not included.
BP said it made a "broader socio-economic contribution" to countries in which it operates on top of the payments contained in the report.
The document said: "As well as government payments, BP contributes to the economies of the countries in which we operate by providing jobs for employees and contractors, purchasing materials from local suppliers and undertaking social investment activities."
Recent UK offshore projects operated by BP include Clair Ridge, which came on stream in late 2018 following total investment of about £5bn.
Shell received a £94.5m refund from HMRC in 2019, mainly related to decommissioning.
Beyond the UK, BP's payments to Angola continued to slide, falling to $1.65bn in 2019, down from $3.01bn in 2017. This mirrored a fall in the super-major's production in the state, which fell from 192,000 barrels per day in 2017 to 115,000 bpd in 2019.
The company's outlays in the West African state were largely driven by Block 31, which accounted for $948.3mn. Production entitlements dominated payments in Angola, at $1.21bn, while taxes were $443.8mn.
Taxes to Egypt continued to increase in 2019 from the previous years, reaching $461.3mn. The two biggest drivers of this were the Gulf of Suez and North Damietta, contributing $176mn and $136.8mn respectively.
The company confirmed it had paid a signature bonus of $10.1mn for Block A1 in The Gambia. It also paid a $5mn bonus in Mauritania for the C-13 block.
Updated with African tax figures at 8:48 pm.
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Our man in Silicon Valley: He was born and raised in Schleswig-Holstein, grew up and went to school in Kiel. Now, at the Northern Germany Innovation Office Schleswig-Holstein | Hamburg in San Francisco, he will be responsible for networking Schleswig-Holstein companies with local companies.
WTSH: Tim Ole Jöhnk, how did you as a genuine Kieler suddenly come to the twin town of San Francisco?
Tim Ole Jöhnk: To put it in three words: a love of adventure paired with study, work and finally marriage. I moved to the U.S. in 2014 and earned my MBA (Master of Business Administration) in Oregon. At that time, I wanted to study in the U.S., especially on the west coast. In Oregon I found the ideal conditions: a good and nevertheless affordable university with close contacts to the business world. However, I didn't get a work visa after graduating in 2016 and so I moved to Silicon Valley because I had figured I would find better job opportunities there – fortunately I was right. Then everything simply came together: My wife, who is currently doing her doctorate at Stanford, and I got married, I found a great job in the venture industry and suddenly Kiel and San Francisco became twin towns.
WTSH: And now you are working for Schleswig-Holstein in Silicon Valley and are responsible for the networking between companies here and there. Mr. Jöhnk, to start – very quickly – five terms: What are the typical cardinal virtues with which you can describe the work of companies in Silicon Valley?
Tim Ole Jöhnk: Curiosity, risk-taking, the delusion of grandeur, collaboration, and hard work.
WTSH: And all this can then be found in agile management structures and in a certain mindset. At least that's what we always talk about when we talk about companies in Silicon Valley. Can you briefly describe what this actually means?
Tim Ole Jöhnk: A good friend and mentor of mine likes to say that Silicon Valley is full of weirdos. Every founder has the next big idea, every founder believes that he or she will change the market – as Uber, Amazon and Google have done. 99.9 percent will fail, but that doesn't bother anyone. You just try again. And the 0.1 percent that actually make a difference then contribute to this phenomenon "Silicon Valley" again. You just think on larger scales. What strikes me again and again is the energy and the will that surround everything and everyone. When you come to the office at 8:00 in the morning and go through the day with the team, you never get to hear "that won't work anyway". There is an understanding that the limits of what's possible and what's not are not defined in advance in a team meeting. Instead, you simply try. If it fails, then that's the way it is. And no one would say "I told you so". This does not mean that people here are naive – it is simply a matter of not restricting one's thoughts right from the start. I also notice that many companies motivate their employees to think beyond their actual job description. The keyword here is "ownership". If I notice something that could work out better, then it's my responsibility to change it.
WTSH: What can entrepreneurs here do to adopt this mindset without copying it?
Tim Ole Jöhnk: First of all, they should be curious and open-minded. And it takes time and patience to find the right factors for yourself and to integrate them into your own system. It is therefore important that every innovation process is supported by the management. I would argue that 90 percent of the benefits will only become visible in the long term. This is also the reason why innovation teams are sitting on such hot seats. On the one hand, it is quite clear that innovation and disruption cannot simply be purchased but must be developed. This can take a lot of time and money. At the same time, business goals must of course be met in the short term. But if managers have to fear for their seats because they have not yet come across a new great business model within the first two quarters, then this paralyzes the possibilities. However, if management supports and exemplifies this long-term strategy, then these teams will dare to take a risk.
WTSH: It is your task to provide companies in Schleswig-Holstein with elements of the Silicon Valley innovation system. How do you intend to do that in concrete terms?
Tim-Ole Jöhnk: In 3 steps. First, through trend and tech scouting: I am closely associated with Silicon Valley – through companies, venture capital firms, universities, start-ups and accelerator programs. The office partners can now focus on certain industries or technologies – let's say, for example, blockchain technologies in ocean freight. I then provide an overview of developments on the market – who is currently researching the topic, which companies have invested in whom, where is the development going? I can then also network the individual participants and help them to establish contacts. Secondly: Experience Silicon Valley: This is achieved either through annual delegation trips or through lectures, webinars and individual trips. The aim is to give the partners the opportunity to experience what I am reporting about and either to make new contacts or to expand existing ones. Such a delegation trip can be about different things, depending on the requirements. Either we are talking about a kind of introductory event with visits to the big companies like Google, Facebook or Plug and Play. The participants should return home with the energy they have experienced here. It is my hope that this will lead to the desire to deal more intensively with this innovative environment. For companies that have already been to Silicon Valley more often and/or already have contacts, it is more a matter of insight and direct contact and the content-related discussion with companies and universities. Here, too, I support them in identifying the right content and getting in touch with the respective actors. And thirdly: Silicon Valley is, as is well known, the birthplace and success factory of many start-ups. Around 40 percent of the global volume of venture capital funding comes from a two-mile radius around Sand Hill Road in Menlo Park. I would like to help founders to connect with this business environment. In addition to traditional venture capital, there are many other resources, such as accelerator programs, incubators and other types of mentorship. I see my task as being a central point of contact for young companies who want to find out what opportunities are waiting for them here.
WTSH: Tim Ole, what will your working day look like in the future?
Tim Ole Jöhnk: The early morning will be dedicated to the exchange with Germany. As you know, there is a nine hours' time difference. So there will certainly be at least two days a week when I will be available much earlier. In the morning I take care of the research, planning for delegation visits, general office tasks and other ongoing projects. Otherwise I'll be traveling a lot around the San Francisco Bay area. This area stretches for about 90 kilometers (San Francisco to San Jose). My task is to build the network, to have as many contacts in all companies and organizations as possible and of course to make Northern Germany visible in the system. So I will make myself available at a lot at events (conferences, hackathons, meet-ups, socials) and make contacts. I find it exciting to be able to wear many different hats. I work with SMEs, government agencies, startups and universities. Each of these aspects has its own tasks, challenges and uniqueness.


When it comes to date night at home ideas, Tyson Foods has hit one out of the park with their Winter to Go Offer* with Redbox and Walmart.
Many of us are marking big red X's on the calendar counting down to the first warm day of spring, but in the meantime we enjoy those winter season activities. One of our favorite winter pastimes is watching movies. It is always fun to create a cozy date night at home for movie watching. Of course, you can just turn on a movie, but it's more fun to create a mood. Here is how I set the mood for our most recent movie date night at home.
First, I stopped by Walmart and picked up some movie night snacks. I will not be spending much time in the kitchen so these snacks need to be yummy and filling as well as quick and easy.
Chicken biscuits are a perfect finger food for a movie date night in. My hubby loves them and the Jimmy Dean Southern Style Chicken Biscuits taste homemade so those are for him, mostly. Tyson Honey Breast Tenders are my favorite Tyson product so those are for me, sort of. We do share. He can have one bite of mine and I get several bites of his. Is that how it works at your house too?
The mood was set by placing a nice cozy soft blanket on the sofa along with a couple of pillows. Then I prepared a tray with our finger foods, beverages, napkins and a little candle light.
This is a fuss free date night in so no plates, just finger foods! I cut the biscuit into bite size pieces and speared them with some pretty plastic red heart picks. Disposable paper cups are great for serving Tyson chicken tenders. They are easy to hold and fit comfortably on a tray.
I stopped by one of our Redbox kiosks and picked out a movie we wanted to see but missed when it was in the theatres, Deep Water Horizon. Sometimes I think we miss them on purpose just so we can enjoy one of our movie date nights at home!
Our next movie date night at home is already being planned and we'll be enjoying two free movie night from Redbox thanks to the Tyson Products Winter to Go offer* from Redbox at Walmart. Two movies means we both get to pick one!
The Winter to Go offer* includes a large variety of State Fair®, Jimmy Dean and Tysonproducts. Find the complete list of products and all the details at www.TysonFreeMovieNight.com. Plan your date night in now. Pick up your family's favorites at your Walmart Supercenter or Walmart Neighborhood Market and hang on to your receipt so you can claim your offer*.
Great ideas. I love stay-at-home date nights! Tyson is an easy idea for a tasty snack.
We'd like to recommend dropping $2 on Chick-Fil-a sauce. They go amazing with the honey tenders and movie nights!
You always have some great movie night ideas! Nothing like tasty and biscuits! I love how you and your hubby always take time to do these things. It's also great that there is less prep and less clean up. I have not seen that movie but with Red Box you definitely get to enjoy a movie at home without all the fuss.
I love watching a movie with the hubs when we're having a date night at home. A free movie is even better! I'll have to add the finger foods you shared because they are all my husband's faves.
I love that you "dressed up" your date night snacks and served them so nicely. That makes it a little more special!
What a wonderful way to have a date night. I think couples spending time together is important.
Fun ideas! Totally taking advantage of the movie deal, too!
I could use a little night in and these are awesome ideas. We've been binging on some shows lately and some of these snacks would be great!
Love this! We normally have our "Family night" on Thursday nights and then a date night on the weekend with just the hubby and myself.
In the summer we head out to the back yard and roast marshmallows and hot dogs on the fire pit.
Hi Scott, we'll have to do board games another night! Tyson, Redbox and Walmart have provided us with a FREE movie!
We haven't had a date night in a long time. We should try some of these frugal ideas so we can have some time!
Don't miss out on the free movie!


A new underwater studio whose owner says is "the most unique in the world" has opened in Belgium.
With wave and wind machines, the movie studio can create a perfect storm for any film needing one inside its nine-meter deep pool.
The studio includes a moveable floor that means sets can be lowered into the water.
Poolside cranes lift in boats or other props, and staff are on hand to train actors.
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Grandiose or 100%? Solution 8 of How to Be The Best! For more information, see>>>> Table of Contents.
If anyone mocks your ideas as being grandiose or unrealistic, remember the negative feedback rule from Solution 4: Control Negative Feedback. Ask yourself if their criticism is constructive or destructive. Will their feedback move you closer to your goal, or will it throw you off track? If you are truly on board with the goal you are pursuing, then only you can answer the question as to whether you are being grandiose or 100% in your efforts towards achieving your goal.
If on the other hand your actions do not match your words then you truly are grandiose. But if you back up your aspirations with 100% perspiration, then you are ahead of your competition. Your 100% efforts will effectively remove yourself from your competition. To quote Thomas Edison, "Opportunity is missed by most people because it is dressed in overalls and looks like work." – Which one are you, grandiose or 100%?
The one who worries that doing things differently would make them appear eccentric or psychotic is, in reality lowering their standards making them nothing more than average. Give 100% to the achievement of your goals and you will rise quickly above your competition.
It's safe to say that God wants you to be your best. So don't just be a welder, be "The Best Welder in your Company", or "The Best Pipe Welder in the World". Don't settle for waiting tables, be "The Best known Celebrity Waiter/Waitress in the World". Food-TV made it happen with chefs and non-chefs alike, so it could conceivably branch out to other positions as well. See Solution 7: Bold Motivation to get started on the goal of your dreams. Solution 7 will also give you perspective on which of your goals are Grandiose or 100% worthy.
The more specific or unique your personal bold motivation goal statement is, the better able you will be to defend your grandiose or 100% answer! And, the stronger you will be at withstanding criticism. Examples of specific products that have successfully sold in the millions despite the naysayers include: a unique baby nook that balls up when it's dropped; a roll away alarm clock that rolls away if you don't get up quick enough to shut it off; inspirational slogan-based t-shirts; a specialized beer tap to speed-pour; and, a concept store for kids' hair cuts. These are high sales items that have not yet made "The Best in the World" status, but they certainly have attained Nationwide notoriety.
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Nov 25, 2010 - 5:38PM
NME EOY
Is coming out next week, but they are already releasing some albums that were left out of the top 50. Honestly, i'm kinda disapointed that Age of Adz and Plastic Beach were left out of the top 50.
http://www.nme.com/blog/index.php?blog=10&p=9456&title=albums_of_2010_75_73&more=1&c=1
Paulo Passos
Re: NME EOY
Do you know when Uncut lists are published?
Nov 25th, 2010 - 6:35 PM
Nov 26, 2010 - 11:41AM
I have no idea, maybe by the beginning of next month like everyone. Here's top 65-61 of the NME list:
http://www.nme.com/blog/index.php?blog=10&p=9462&more=1&c=1&tb=1&pb=1
It's like this:
75. The Eighties Matchbox B-Line Disaster, 'Blood And Fir
74. Sufjan Stevens, 'Age Of Adz'
73. Interpol, 'Interpol'
72. Male Bonding, 'Nothing Hurts'
71. Field Music, 'Field Music (Measure)'
70. Broken Social Scene, 'Forgiveness Rock Record
69. Happy Birthday, 'Happy Birthday'
68. Edwyn Collins, 'Losing Sleep'
67. The Dillinger Escape Plan, 'Option Paralysis'
66. Gorillaz, 'Plastic Beach'
65. Robyn, 'Body Talk Pt 1'
64. Walls, 'Walls'
63. Perfume Genius, 'Learning
62. Gil Scott-Heron, 'I'm New Here'
61. Flying Lotus, 'Cosmogramma'
NME updated once again:
60. Belle And Sebastian, 'Write About Love'
59. Errors, 'Come Down With Me'
58. Crocodiles, 'Sleep Forever'
57. Joanna Newsom, 'Have One On Me'
56. Mount Kimbie, 'Crooks & Lovers'
Honestly, i know NME is not joking, but i really want to know which 54 albums are better than the ones of Newsom, Stevens, Flying Lotus, Gorillaz and Perfume Genius. At least i might sleep knowing The Walkmen will make the list... or not.
Otisredding
55. Ikonika, 'Contact, Love, Want, Have'
54. First Aid Kit, 'The Big Black and The Blue'
53. Kelis, 'Flesh Tone'
52. Dum Dum Girls, 'I Will Be'
51. Charlotte Gainsbourg, 'IRM'
lmao @ Interpol over Adz. Sufjan's not doing as well as I had hoped so far. Maybe it's just the Brits.
Nov 30, 2010 - 2:55AM
Neither is Flying Lotus. There is no way 60 albums came out this year that are better than that one.
Mitchell Stirling
Nov 30, 2010 - 12:40PM
50. Frightened Rabbit, 'The Winter of Mixed Drinks'
49. Surfer Blood, 'Astro Coast'
48. My Chemical Romance, 'Danger Days'
47. Pulled Apart By Horses, 'Pulled Apart By Horses'
46. Paul Weller, 'Wake Up The Nation'
45. Four Tet, 'There Is Love In You'
44. Manic Street Preachers, 'Postcards From A Young Man'
43. Everything Everything, 'Man Alive'
42. Mystery Jets, 'Serotonin'
41. Steve Mason, 'Boys Outside'
40. Sleigh Bells, 'Treats'
39. Magnetic Man, 'Magnetic Man'
38. Big Boi, 'Sir Lucious Left Foot: The Son Of Chico Dusty'
37. Lonelady, 'Nerve Up'
36. Hurts, 'Happiness'
35. Glasser, 'Ring'
34. Kanye West, 'My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy'
33. Marina And The Diamonds, 'The Family Jewels'
32. Islet, 'Wimmy' (EP)
31. Crystal Castles, 'Crystal Castles'
30. Klaxons, 'Surfing The Void'
29. No Age, 'Everything In Between'
28. New Young Pony Club, 'The Optimist'
27. Best Coast, 'Crazy For You '
26. Les Savy Fav, 'Root For Ruin'
25. Avi Buffalo, 'Avi Buffalo'
24. Vampire Weekend, 'Contra'
23. Ariel Pink's Haunted Graffiti, 'Before Today'
22. Swans, 'My Father Will Guide Me Up A Rope To The Sky'
21. Janelle Monae, 'The ArchAndroid'
20. Deerhunter, 'Halcyon Digest'
19. MGMT, 'Congratulations'
18. Warpaint, 'The Fool'
17. Factory Floor, 'Untitled'
16. Grinderman, 'Grinderman 2'
15. Yeasayer, 'Odd Blood'
14. The Fall, 'Your Future, Our Clutter'
13. Gayngs, 'Relayted'
12. Caribou, 'Swim'
11. The National, 'High Violet'
10. The Drums, 'The Drums'
9. Liars, 'Sisterworld'
8. Salem, 'King Night'
7. Zola Jesus, 'Stridulum II'
6. Foals, 'Total Life Forever'
5. Laura Marling, 'I Speak Because I Can'
4. LCD Soundsystem, 'This Is Happening'
3. Beach House, 'Teen Dream'
2. Arcade Fire, 'The Suburbs'
1. These New Puritans, 'Hidden'
Nov 30th, 2010 - 12:40 PM
o.m.
NME's Top Ten Tracks Of 2010 are:
1. Foals - 'Spanish Sahara'
2. MIA - 'XXXO'
3. Janelle Monae - 'Tightrope'
4. Kanye West - 'Power'
5. Arcade Fire - 'We Used To Wait'
6. Gorillaz - 'Stylo'
7. Surfer Blood - 'Swim'
8. Grinderman - 'Heathen Child'
9. Zola Jesus - 'Night'
10. The Fall - 'Bury Pts 2 +4'
I must have some crystal ball or something. The Walkmen didn't make the list and NME gave Lisbon a 9 and hell whatta an album it is! I really like the first three tracks and the whole bunch is worthy of critical acclaim and EOY material.
One writer gave the album 9/10. Not all the staff that voted.
Dec 3rd, 2010 - 10:36 AM
NME Tracks
75. Jam City, 'Ecstasy Refix'
74. Eminem Feat. Rihanna, 'Love The Way You Lie'
73. Addison Groove, 'Footcrab'
72. Active Child, 'She Was A Vision'
71. The Futureheads, 'The Heartbeat Song'
70. DJ Nate, 'Call Me When You're Sober'
69. Egyptian Hip Hop, 'Moon Crooner'
68. Foals, 'Miami'
67. New Young Pony Club, 'Lost A Girl'
66. Les Savy Fav, 'Let's Get Out Of Here'
65. Beach House, 'Zebra'
64. Joy Orbison, 'The Shrew Would Have Cushioned The Blow'
63. Islet, 'Ringerz'
62. Caribou, 'Odessa'
61. Salem, 'King Night'
60. Dead Skeletons, 'Dead Mantra'
59. Willow Smith, 'Whip My Hair'
58. Frankie & The Heartstrings, 'Tender'
57. Interpol, 'Lights'
56. Sleigh Bells, 'Tell 'Em'
55. Gaggle, 'I Hear Flies'
54. Vampire Weekend, 'Giving Up The Gun'
53. Warpaint, 'Elephants'
52. Klaxons, 'Echoes'
51. Kelis, '4th Of July (Fireworks)'
50. Summer Camp, 'Ghost Train'
48. Mystery Jets, 'Dreaming Of Another World'
47. Ariel Pink's Haunted Graffiti, 'Round And Round'
46. Manic Street Preachers, '(It's Not War) Just The End Of Love'
45. Liars, 'Scissor'
44. Biffy Clyro, 'Bubbles'
43. Darwin Deez, 'Constellations'
42. Robyn, 'Dancing On My Own'
41. Foals, 'This Orient'
40. Kele, 'Tenderoni'
39. Arcade Fire, 'Ready To Start'
38. Mark Ronson & The Business Intl, 'Bang Bang Bang'
37. Glasser, 'Home'
36. Les Savy Fav, 'Sleepless In Silverlake'
35. The Knife, 'Colouring Of Pigeons'
34. Katy Perry Feat. Snoop Dogg, 'California Gurls'
33. Big Boi, 'Shutterbugg'
32. Klaxons, 'Flashover'
31. Cee Lo Green, 'Fuck You'
30. Yeasayer, 'O.N.E.'
29. My Chemical Romance, 'Na Na Na'
28. The Drums, 'Forever And Ever, Amen'
27. Tinie Tempah, 'Pass Out'
26. Magnetic Man Feat. Katy B, 'Perfect Stranger'
25. Lady Gaga Feat. Beyonce, 'Telephone'.
24. Everything Everything, 'Schoolin''
23. LCD Soundsystem, 'I Can Change'
22. Yeasayer, 'Ambling Alp'
21. Avi Buffalo, 'What's In It For?'
20. Kelis, 'Acapella'
19. Crystal Castles, 'Celestica'
18. Egyptian Hip Hop, 'Rad Pitt'
17. The National, 'Bloodbuzz Ohio'
16. Best Coast, 'Boyfriend'
15. Warpaint, 'Undertow'
14. These New Puritans, 'We Want War'
13. LCD Soundsystem, 'Drunk Girls'.
12. Factory Floor, 'Lying'
11. MIA, 'Born Free'
10. The Fall, 'Bury Pts 2+4'
9. Zola Jesus, 'Night'
8. Grinderman, 'Heathen Child'
7. Surfer Blood, 'Swim (To Reach The End)'
6. Gorillaz, 'Stylo'
5. Arcade Fire, 'We Used To Wait'
4. Kanye West, 'Power'
3. Janelle Monae, 'Tightrope'
2. MIA, 'XXXO'
1. Foals, 'Spanish Sahara'
Well, the songs list looks better than the albums one. Tightrope is top 3 of the year for sure, and We Used to Wait and Drunk Girls are both top 15 deserving picks. I just don't get why Stylo is considered the best track out of Plastic Beach. Rhinestone Eyes does much more for me.
Kingoftonga
I agree with your opinion on "Stylo." Same with "Tightrope" - "Cold War" strikes me as the far superior single on that album.
Dec 4, 2010 - 5:34AM
Dec 5, 2010 - 11:26PM
i really can't take my eyes off of NME lists, there's always a rhino bazaaa hidden among all that rotten teeethy hippo swamp dung... so hooray for tedious brit cunt list squirts...


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Get ready for Obama's next Syria fiasco
By John Bolton
February 1, 2016 | 8:17pm
Negotiations to resolve the Syrian civil war stumbled to their opening in Geneva on Friday. If peace in a united Syria is their objective, these talks are doomed to failure.
Of course, if the UN-sponsored talks are intended simply to create the appearance of "doing something" about Syria, Geneva is a comfortable venue for charades. ISIS, Iran, Russia and the Bashar al-Assad regime see no risk, and perhaps some benefit, in a lengthy, inconclusive process.
Ironically, the party most reluctant to come to the Geneva table, Syria's "moderate" opposition, fears that President Obama, its nominal supporter, may be poised to sell it out.
Washington allowed this descent into chaos, despite its repeatedly proclaimed policy of removing Assad and aiding the moderate opposition, because to do anything meaningful to advance its policy would have endangered the precious nuclear negotiations with Iran.
That unwillingness to carry through with its stated Syria policy has not changed since the Vienna deal on Iran's nuclear program was signed last summer.
Nor will it for the next year, because, as the White House itself avows, the Iran agreement is the most significant achievement of Obama's second term, his foreign-policy "ObamaCare." Whatever assistance Washington now provides Syria's moderate opposition, it won't be sufficient to make a difference, as the embarrassing failures of Obama's aid to the opposition so far already demonstrate. Expect no material change, therefore, until his successor takes office.
The next president will face the ruins left by Obama across the Middle East, a record of retreat and failure unparalleled in US history. Russia will be firmly entrenched, militarily and politically, in the portion of Syria the Assad regime still controls, and likely larger next January than it is now.
Whether Assad himself — or a Ba'ath Party clone — remains is less important than that the regime will still be dominant, perhaps with American complicity. The moderate opposition will be decimated, likely hanging on only in isolated positions, with no realistic strategic path forward.
ISIS is likely to continue controlling approximately the Syrian and Iraqi territory it now holds. Unless Assad has completely eliminated the moderate opposition, Russia will act against ISIS only to help the regime consolidate and secure its frontiers. The Kurds are likely to defend only their own territory. No one expects material increases in US and allied bombing or ground operations against ISIS.
Of course, the Syria problem has never been solely about Assad. It's his supporters in Tehran, aided and abetted by the Kremlin's siloviki, who have always been the main threat, through Iran's nuclear program and its support for terrorism. After that is ISIS, a threat both in the region and globally.
Assad is a distant third. But here's the bitter irony: Until recently, Syria was in fact a strategic sideshow. It was Obama's inattentive foreign policy that has allowed Russia to expand its military presence significantly, elevating Syria to the same frontline status we increasingly see once again in Europe.
Defeating ISIS can be accomplished by working with Turkey, the Kurds and numerous Sunni Arab states, starting with the Saudis and other Gulf Arabs. We must not accept Assad's regime, much less be complicit with it.
We will likely need to recognize the demise of Syria and Iraq, and create a new, secular Sunni state from their territory once ISIS is vanquished. America's failure to act effectively against ISIS to date is readily reversible, and regional allies are all but begging for renewed attention to our own Middle East security interests.
Most importantly, the road to Damascus runs through Tehran. Our attention should be on regime change in Iran first. Only when the ayatollahs are swept aside is there even a glimmer of a chance for Middle East peace and security. Otherwise, their pursuit of nuclear weapons will continue unabated, as will their support for terrorism. No one should have any illusions on this point, especially the next president.
John Bolton, now at the American Enterprise Institute, was the US ambassador to the United Nations from August 2005 to December 2006.
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Hunx & His Punx prep new album, sign with Hardly Art
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Hunx & his Punx (c) Ana Lorenzana, http://www.parisrocks.fr/
VIDEO: "Cruising"
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Hunx & His Punx was born in 2007 in the lonely deserts of Tucson, AZ when Seth Bogart (AKA Hunx) and a mysterious, unidentified man otherwise known as "Nobunny" collaborated on some songs together. Nobunny was working on music that he wanted some high school girls to sing but Hunx got jealous and said he had a girlier voice. The two were dating at the time and so much in love.
Without ever performing live, they recorded three singles in a couple of days and released them on Rob's House, Bubbledumb and Bachelor records in 2008. Then Nobunny broke Hunx's heart. A sad, depressed Hunx had no other choice but to move back to California, where he lived when he used to be in a band called Gravy Train!!!! He then recruited a live band and recorded a couple more singles – for Shattered Records and True Panther Sounds. All of these sold out in lightning speed and True Panther ended up compiling them on an album titled Gay Singles in 2009. The band then hit the road on national outings with Harlem, Nobunny, Jay Reatard, and Girls.
Early this year, Hunx had the brilliant idea to recruit an all-girl all-star line up band, also known as the Punkettes. They started writing new songs together and jetted off to Europe for a 6-week tour. When they returned, they finished writing the songs for the follow-up to Gay Singles and first proper studio record at NY Hed studios in New York. Hardly Art will release the to-be-titled LP in the spring of 2011, to coincide with a world tour.
With an exuberant delivery style and distinctly nasal croon, Hunx & His Punx delves into a world of bubblegum pop, while filtering it all through a lens of tongue-in-cheek, campy punk. For their new album they drew inspiration from The Ronettes, Dion and the Belmonts, Frankie Lymon and the Teenagers, Freddie Mercury, The Cookies, Irma Thomas, The Dixie Cups, Red Cross, The Beach Boys, The Turtles, and duh, the Ramones.
The current lineup of Hunx & His Punx is: Seth Bogart, Shannon Shaw (also of Shannon and the Clams), Amy Blaustein (also of Sam Flax and Higher Color), Erin Emslie (formerly of the Time Flys), and Michelle Santamaria (formerly of Loli and the Chonies and The Pinkz). The group performed their last show for the year at the Hardly Art showcase at Shea Stadium in Brooklyn on 10/21.
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Up to now, I've been simply making backups by exporting my current database, and zipping them together with my PHP project files.
I've read some articles online and watched a video with Linus Torvalds - the general verdict seems to be that Git is in and old CVS techniques are out.
I'm not currently operating under Linux, I do all PHP work out of Windows -> Eclipse. Due to the fact that Eclipse runs on JVM, jumping into Linux -> Eclipse will be more or less transparent - file system aside.
What I would like to accomplish is being able to keep a constant revision history - But I want this to be almost entirely transparent. Also, I work in an MVC framework, and I would like to be able to release my views to Designers, and have them work from within the revision control system too.
Will Egit accomplish what I need? Or is it too much overhead for a one-man workforce?
What do you recommend I use so that I can keep a revision history?
I also require the service to be free!

A: Use Git or Mercurial

Once upon a time, cvs almost completely replaced its competition and ruled the world of version control.
Then it was itself replaced by svn.
And now, svn has been replaced by git.
Git is more complex than svn, so an svn project might well want to just keep bashing along and not convert.
But svn's days are numbered. Git, Mercurial, and some proprietary systems are clearly the future of the VCS world. There are even mechanisms to cross-operate with other types of repositories.
Finally, the transition is easy, because git can be used with a central repo just like it was a (much) faster version of cvs or svn.

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I don't want to have to do "maintenance" on the git repos.  That's just unacceptable.

Summary
In terms of implementation effort,
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In terms of features, Git is more
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I have not moved all my stuff to mercurial - SVN is just fine for most projects - especially single-person projects.

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