We're what professionalism sounds like. The perfect soundtrack to the best day of your life, spun with your wedding or event in mind. The DJs of Complete Weddings + Events St. Louis will keep you and your guests dancing till the reception ends.
Matt will go out of his way to personalize your big event and provide special touches to it that you will love!
Mr Jackson was amazing!! He knows what he is doing! He interacted with the crowd and made jokes, kept everyone laughing. We all loved when he got out and showed us how to do the thriller dance. He really cares about what he does and makes sure we are having a good time! I recommended 3 couples that are getting married next about complete weddings and Mr Jackson!
Our DJ was absolutely amazing. Matthew did a fabulous job, he played great music, interacted and was so fun!! We got SO MANY compliments on the music and our DJ! He was an absolute gem, I can't recommend him enough. We were on the fence about spending money on a DJ, he was worth every penny and more!
Recently, I did a show at the Promise Christian Academy. My fondest memory was how well the night went. The dance floor was packed the entire night. This is the first of many shows, where the crowd left the dance floor packed. I also made a new friend that night as well.
I am able to use my top notch (A+) personality to amaze audiences and create memorable nights for brides and grooms everywhere.
My unique voice and the way I personalize my shows.
I enjoy the getting the party started with a fun activity like our Snowball dance or a Group Photo. This is when the party really begins.
I really enjoy the song, "Where have you been," by Rihanna.
I became a DJ because I really enjoy entertaining crowds across the world. Being a DJ, I have gotten the chance to dazzle, amaze and pump up many crowds. As an entertainer myself, this profession is something that makes me feel right at home in my field of work.
Some of my favorite TV/Netflix shows are Luke Cage, Married with Children and Boy meets World. Who doesn't love Luke Cage, Al Bundie or Corey/Tapanga Matthews lol.
I just wanted to reach out and let you know that Prince Moses did an amazing job at my best friends wedding on Sept 29th. I am a wedding photographer in Memphis that covers around 30 weddings a year, and may I say that Mr. Moses is right up there with the best of them that I have seen. He was very professional and when asked to stay a little later to keep the party going, he was happy to oblige making the wedding just that much more enjoyable. Thank you for providing such an awesome DJ and please let him know how much we appreciated his service.
Moses was amazing! He was very attentive during the whole process- before, during and after. What I appreciated most- is he was willing to do exactly what we needed- and he has great customer service! I heard multiple comments all night that this was definitely "the best DJ ever" Next time I host an event and need a DJ I'm definitely requesting Moses!
Marcus is your guy if you're looking for a hip, fun and super friendly DJ!
I am outgoing and the friendliest person ever! I enjoy what I do and love to have a great time with every event I go to!!
My favorite memory is when I hosted a birthday party a dance battle broke out in the middle of the floor. Both participants were busting out all the stops! At the end of the night they had such a great time that they invited me to go with them to their after party; I felt just like a part of the family!
My favorite thing about being a DJ is I get to meet new people and connect with them on a whole new level. My proudest moment is when I got my first request because it made me feel like I was doing something right that people were actually enjoying having me.
I go out and and interact with the crowds. I dance with them and party all night with them until they drop. That includes breaking out those bad moves I have but people enjoying me just coming out and getting involved.
My favorite part of the night is doing the intros, watching people come out with amazing energy getting the crowds hype for the evening. Then of course it's the dancing portion of the night where everything gets crazy and buck wild!! Everyone is just left loose and cutting up on the dance floor.
My favorite party song is the shoot dance because no matter where you go or what age range everyone tries to do that dance and to witnessing the older crowds try to do the dance is awesome. Plus is gives me a chance to really show them how the king does (this guy).
I became a DJ because I love music and interacting with different people. The one thing in this world that can bring people together is music. It brings excitement and fun to anything.
The second I'm booked with you you are guaranteed a night to remember!!!
Marcus was amazing!! He kept the party going! Everyone loved that he came out and danced with us!! I will for sure use you guys again for my next event!! Thank you soo much for making my party that much greater!!!
Nathan is a Complete veteran that has won multiple awards, is one of our trainers and does great with those wanting a very lively and interactive approach from their DJ.
My personality can range from easy going to super detailed to help go with the flow of your big day. Every bride plans differently and experiences their wedding day differently and I try the best I can to recognize what is needed (and of course what they want) and morph that into your wedding.
What's your favorite memory from an event?
I had a bride who was a HUGE Guardians of the Galaxy fan and asked that I sprinkle in the movie's iconic music whenever possible throughout the night. From their entrance song being Hooked on a Feeling by Blue Swede to their dance floor opener being Come and Get Your Love by Redbone I had an absolute blast being creative and customizing the night for her because I'm such a big Marvel Studios nerd!
What's your favorite thing about being a DJ?
My absolute favorite part of being a DJ is when I recognize we have a vocal crowd that likes to sing along to the music. Sweet Caroline, I Want it That Way, (and my personal guilty pleasure) Stacy's Mom can all get that "Call and Response" back and forth going with the audience. Getting people to just scream at the top of their lungs to their favorite songs is just such a thrill!
What makes you unique or stand out as a DJ?
I'm constantly recognized as The Wooden Bow Tie Guy at my events. I own three handcrafted wooden bow ties that I always wear out at the weddings at work at and people have recognized me from bridal shows and corporate events just because of the bow tie and how well I rocked the event they were at!
What's your favorite party song right now?
My feet point outwards, like a duck, so most of my friends refer to me as Duckie.
Wow! Nathan was our DJ and I can't say enough about how awesome he was! First off the whole COMPLETE system is so organized I filled out a form online with questions of how I wanted my wedding to go and such and Nathan called me to go over everything and make sure we were on the same page and man he was spot on at my wedding! I couldn't have even imagined it going as perfect as it did! He was so outgoing and engaging; I couldn't even get off the dance floor because I loved every song he played! And we had so many people on the dance floor all night, it was never empty and at the end of the night the whole dance floor called for an encore last song and I have never seen that before! Everyone had a blast and said it was the best wedding they have ever been to and I know that had a lot to do with complete and NATHAN!! Oh and best of all they were so affordable! Bonus!
Everything was perfect!! Nathan was amazing to work with! His introductions were awesome and he kept the party going all night long!! We had many compliments about him from our guests!! There were people on the dance floor all night! I would recommend Nathan to anyone! Our monograms and uplighting looked great as well! Overall, complete was amazing to work with! They exceeded my expectations and made my wedding reception a lot of fun for everyone!
Rachel is loved by everyone that she interacts with! She takes the tangle out of your big night by making sure everything runs smoothly and will make sure you and your guests are having a blast! She has a 100% customer satisfaction rating!!
At one wedding the bride and her brides maids all broke out into the worm during a dance circle, it was iconic!
My favorite part about being a DJ is just making people feel special and loved, by playing their perfect songs and being on top of all the details.
To be honest, it's probably that I'm one of a few female DJ's so I have a different perspective when it comes to working weddings and having a sense of what would make the bride happy.
The best part of the night is getting the dance party started with the wedding party and playing a song that lights everybody up.
What is better than dancing and having fun at work while making people's big day?
Rachel was great and made our wedding a really special event. She was on top of everything all night, was great with our guests, and handled the MC portion like a pro. Played all the songs we wanted to at the right times and kept the dance floor going all night. All of our guests loved the music and had a great time.
Our DJ, Rachel, was AWESOME!! She was very attentive to our wishes and our ceremony was amazing because of it. During the reception, she continuously checked to see if things were going ok and to make sure we were ready to do the next thing. Although we were to end at 10, we paid for another hour because we were having so much fun. Thank you so much!!!
I would describe my "DJ personality as someone that is relatable and can make you feel like we could have easily known each other forever. I'm easy to get to know and very laid back.
My favorite thing about being a DJ is getting to know the bride, groom, and all of their guests and then catering the party to their needs and watching them have a blast. It's a great feeling.
I think what makes me unique or stand out is my ability to build the entire day, whether that's a wedding or any other event, around the clients personality and have them enjoy everything about that day. And not just certain parts of the day.
My favorite part of the night….open dance. No doubt about it. Getting everyone involved is really fun.
My favorite party song right now might be Finesse by Bruno Mars ft. Cardi B.
I became a DJ because I love music and working with all of the equipment. What I didn't know I'd enjoy so much until I started DJing is the awesome reactions of the guests throughout the night to the music and the special events that take place.
A fun fact about me is that aside from DJing I produce music and love to play piano.
Ryan was amazing! Our guests loved every moment and he definitely made for an easy, smooth night. Choose Ryan for your next night of celebration!
The Bride wanted to sing her way down the aisle as a surprise for the groom. I set it up so she could sing while her pastor played guitar through my sound system. It went off without a hitch and was one of the most beautiful wedding moments I have ever seen.
I love to see a packed dance floor because I know I have hit on the right music.
I make sure to tailor every event to the couple, making sure that their event matches their unique tastes while still appealing to the entire guest list. However, what sets me apart from other wedding DJs is my years of experience as an EDM DJ. For those who love EDM, I can provide a true club experience with seamless mixes of their favorite tracks from the 90's through today.
I love the moment at the end of the night when we all gather on the dance floor to wish the happy couple a wonderful life together.
The one that makes that particular crowd run to the dance floor! Every crowd is different. I just love a song that gets everyone excited and takes the party to the next level!
I have always been a musician of some type and a friend turned me on to DJing as a teenager. I have been doing it off and on ever since.
My parents made up my name by combining three names whose meanings they liked. They also chickened out at the last minute and made Taven my middle name on my birth certificate.
I liked the fact that you contacted us prior to the wedding to find out what type of music we were interested in and exactly what we wanted to do about first dance, cutting cake, etc. Our DJ was Taven. He was WONDERFUL!! He went around to all of the tables during dinner and asked everyone for suggestions as to what they wanted to hear. He also got everyone going and up on the dance floor. Thank you so much for making our wedding a memorable experience.
Taven was an amazing DJ! He had people dancing the entire time and interacted very well with the crowd! Made our night absolutely perfect!
Veteran DJ Thurman Rhodes can handle any wedding or party. He is a master at music, mixing and injecting just the right amount of energy to your special event!
The DJ was attentive to every detail. He hooked up MY extra projector and video screen FOR ME!! We were short staffed when it came time to eat and the man helped SERVE my guests. He even helped set up the salad bar. Above and Beyond is all I can say. He played great music including all of my requests. I just have no words to express my gratitude to Thurman. He was outstanding.
Your DJ was professional and worked with our venue. Your music variety is great! We really appreciated that we could customize what we wanted and request specific songs. Your personalization system allowed us to have the wedding reception we really wanted.
Creative If you are looking for a new way to do something, Zach can probably think it up. An extremely experienced DJ and charismatic speaker, ceremonial events seem that much more special when Zach is the one emceeing them.
I started in 1995 with another DJ company to make some extra money doing something I love, playing music. As a musician and a lover of great times, I've always enjoyed helping other people have fun. I've been with Complete Music since spring of 2005, and it's by far the best DJ company I've ever worked with because I have something going on almost every single weekend. We're always busy, and that means I'm always helping to make someone's event memorable!
"I Gotta Feeling" by The Black Eyed Peas has become this generation's "Celebration", so I used it a lot to kick off the open dancing portion of the evening. "Shout" by Otis Day & the Knights, "Don't Stop Believin'" by Journey, and "It's Tricky" by Run-D.M.C. are also great party boosters.
At a recent wedding, a member of the brides family asked for Mambo # 5, which I didn't have with me. She had the song on cassette, but since we only have CD players and I Pads, I couldn't play it. That's when she told me she had a boom box in her hotel room. I asked her if she could go get it for me. When it came time to play the song, I explained to the crowd that it was a "special request" and that since most of them were my age, they probably remembered when they were teens, holding up the telephone to he speakers of the stereo so a friend could hear a song. Then, I help up the boom box and said, "This is going to be a little like that". I pressed play, held up my mic to the speaker. Everyone cheered and flooded the dance floor. It was definitely an outside the box moment.
A lot of people are surprised when they see me opening the door for guests, getting drinks for the head table, even going table to table to let people know I'm taking dance requests. To me, that's just simply doing what other DJs won't do, and that's one reason I stand out from the rest. To me, customer service comes down to making sure you're satisfied, and then going that one extra step to give you something you might not expect.
What's your favorite part of being a Complete Music DJ?
Complete Music is the type of company not afraid to let its DJs make suggestions and find new ways of doing old things. I've created and presented new interactive dances and activities that the rest of the staff have latched onto and gotten great feedback about from their clients. Since we have over 40 DJs that work here, we often get the chance to bounce ideas off each other and help one another with potentially difficult scenarios. For our clients, it means that we have a wealth of talent available if you don't know exactly what you're looking for.
I love a good party! I'm not just a great DJ, but I'm a phenomenal EmCee whose skills are near unmatched in our industry. I can host any event with the absolute highest level of professionalism and excellence, and if you need help with organization, I can help you craft your event so that it flows as seamlessly as possible. I'm creative, versatile, and flexible, but I'm never afraid to help you and your guests have as much fun as the law allows, and I will NEVER bulldoze my way through what you want at your event.
For my full-time work, I am a musician, actor, comedian, video and audio editor, and I've worked in professional improv comedy in the past. I am also a songwriter with about about 100 songs to my credit and my main aspiration in life is to be a professional musician full-time.
The DJ was very personable and played the music we requested. I felt like he really cared about what we wanted and the attention was focused on our personality. Zach got the attention of the crowd so everyone would have a good time.
Our DJ, Zach, clearly cared about making our day exactly how we wanted it. He controlled the flow of the party, always polite, respectful while getting the job done. When he had down time he even got the head table drinks which just shows how he goes above and beyond at just trying to make everyone just enjoy the day and forget about logistics of what we need to do. He was fantastic.
I can be laid-back, but also very outgoing. I hate cheesy DJs though so I'm just fun and personable vs obnoxious.
My favorite memory would have to be DOMINATING a whole wedding party in a dance-off. They never saw it coming.
I love every type of music, and I love watching a crowd go crazy over a song they haven't heard in a long time. That is always a satisfying feeling that never gets old.
I have a very musical brain, which was raised in every type of music thanks to my parents. So I'd like to think of myself as incredibly well-rounded.
My favorite part of the night is introducing the wedding party and watching them do they're dances in front of everyone. I also always love to hear the toasts.
Zack was an amazing DJ and he helped make our night perfect. HE was attentive and excited to be there. I have many friends getting married soon and will highly recommend Complete and Zack.
How would you describe your "DJ Personality""?
everything runs as smoothly as possible according to our schedule.
to make sure everyone has a great time!
entrance. One where all of the couples came in to different songs.
comes to talking with people throughout the night, I'm all about it.
can just sit back relax and hangout or party!
love with it over the course of my time here!
-I love photography as much as I do music!
Jordan was amazing! The atmosphere was perfect the entire night. He orchestrated our grand entrance flawlessly and got the crowd excited to receive us. He helped dismiss tables for dinner and frequently checked on the head table to see if we needed anything. Our dance floor was lively all night long and we had an amazing time. He even made time to go around the room and take requests (which was impressive because we gave him a very long list of "must plays"). Some of our requests were uncommon (like several Sonic and Super Mario video game remixes) and we thought we would need to send him a bunch of MP3s, but he did his homework beforehand and found every single song we requested. He was a great emcee and kept everything running perfectly on time. We could not have asked for a better DJ for our wedding reception. Thank you Jordan!
The deejay services have been very professional and well done. We enjoy having them help enhance our pool parties and making them more fun for our members.
John is as smooth as they come. He'll make sure all your details are followed and will make sure your dance floor stays packed!
Our dj was awesome. He listened to exactly what we wanted and delivered! John groves nailed it! He asked specific questions and was nice and friendly. He checked on me through out the night and informed me on timing so we knew when was what. It was a perfect night thanks to him. He interacted with the crowd and even got out on the dance floor. We cannot thank him enough for everything and making our day special! Definitely recommend him!!!!!
John the DJ was so amazing! Not only did I think the wedding flowed flawlessly because of his efforts, but I recieved multiple compliments from guests about how good the DJ was! He is truly a master of his trade. I would recommend him through and through.
Aaron brings a fresh and hip vibe to your special event! He is popular at weddings, mitzvahs and school functions.
I would describe my DJ personality as laid back but fun.
The funniest thing I can remember happening at a reception was a groomsman hitting a split and ripping his pants at Andre's in South County. It was a hilarious moment and he just kept dancing like it never happened! Honestly, anytime the guests are worn out at the end from having so much fun is a favorite memory!
My favorite thing about being a DJ is meeting all the different people you interact with and bringing someones vision to life.
I just love what I do and I hope it shows in my work.
My favorite part of the night is when the dance floor is opened up. I like using a party starter like the Snowball Dance because the dance floor goes from almost empty to packed in three minutes!
I really like Poison by Bell Biv Devoe!
I became a DJ because I like to have fun and this job is both fun and rewarding.
List a fun fact most people do not know about you.
I'm pretty darn good at Basketball.
Aaron was the DJ at our wedding and we were so impressed with him! He met with me before the wedding not just to discuss music, but to understand who Ryan and I were as a couple, what we liked, our story, and how we wanted our day to go. He put a lot of forethought and work into making our day exactly how we wanted it and it definitely showed on our wedding day; He checked in with us from time to time, letting us know what was coming next, but we really didn't have to consult with him much during our wedding day because it was so well planned out ahead of time. He worked well with my other vendors when needed and he got the party started and kept the party going...even when he was almost taken out by the disco ball when a crazy storm blew in! He went above and beyond to make our day perfect and that's exactly what it was! I'm so happy a friend suggested him to us and now we will be referring all of our friends to Aaron with Complete! Thank you so much!
We loved our experience with Complete and our DJ, Aaron. The ceremony and reception were flawless, and they catered to all of our requests of song versions and specific timing for first dances and the processionals, etc. Aaron was outgoing and fun, and very professional. We were so happy with our choice to book with Complete and would highly recommend them and Aaron!
How would you describe your "DJ Style"?
I'd say my DJ style or personality is friendly and outgoing. I'm always there to give a helping hand and very flexible.
One of my favorite memories was when I had a bunch of the kids at the party all sing "let it go" and then later lead two different conga lines around the room!
My favorite thing as a DJ is at the end of the night seeing the bride and groom run over to me and tell me the night was perfect.
I believe my I stand out because of two things: My flexibility and my ability to read the audiences music style early on.
My favorite part of the night is the introductions because it's the first time I get to meet the bride and groom in person and I get to make everyone in the room feel excited!
Who doesn't want a job where they lead a party and make people happy every weekend?
I am big movie person and am studying to be a cinematographer. I'm also an avid runner. 5k baby!
Adam was great!! On top of things all night and working his hardest to make sure everything went smoothly! The card from him was also a very nice touch!
Complete was absolutely wonderful! Adam did a fantastic job! He created a mash up of songs for my dad and I to dance to, and it was perfect! He also continually checked in on me throughout the night to make sure everything was going good. I would highly recommend complete and Adam specifically.
I am very outgoing and energetic, I will find a way to connect with all generations. I dance, interact with the crowd and constantly check on you and your guests to ensure that everyone is enjoying a night they will never forget.
During a show earlier this year there was a flower girl that was probably 3 or 4 years old who absolutely loved me. I played her favorite song, "Thinking Out Loud," by Ed Sheeran, and asked her to dance with me, so I picked her up and danced with her. Afterwards the mother of the bride, the girl's grandmother, came up to me and told me that the girl's father wasn't in the picture and I was the first person to ever slow danced with her and that melted my heart. I will never in my life forget that dance, girl or night.
I get to ensure that your night is the one that you have dreamed of your entire life. I get to meet amazing people and make a lasting impression on hundreds of people that will be in their minds forever.
I naturally connect with all age groups. Kids are naturally drawn to me and the older guests always love talking to me because I can talk about things nobody has talked to them about in a long time. The young adults are my peers and I will always treat each of them like my best friend which makes them naturally comfortable.
Any DJ will tell you their favorite part of the night is the dance portion, which is definitely one of my favorite parts, but my absolute favorite part is meeting the bride and groom for the first time. You find the only two people in the room freaking out and you get to walk up to them and tell them you're going to make everything okay, and then you see the relief wash over their faces.
I really enjoy playing "Teach Me How to Dougie," by Cali Swag District at parties, because it has a good beat that kind of forces people into a dance-off. I have never failed with that song, it's definitely a go-to with a packed dancefloor.
I actually never dreamed of becoming a DJ. I've always loved music, but I was a very sports driven guy and was not very tech-savvy. Complete found me, during my freshman year of college, and it has became my greatest passion since then. I find myself constantly trying to learn more and finding ways to personalize each event, they say emceeing becomes a part of your blood and that's exactly what happened to me, I'm infatuated.
I am currently pursuing a law degree to become a family lawyer, that helps children in abuse and divorce cases; because, events in my past have shaped me to strive to make sure every child feels loved and appreciated.
Brenton was amazing to work with! He always made sure me the bride and the groom knew what was going on at all times!!!! He even asked if we needed anything every time he saw us! The best DJ service ever! My dance floor was packed for 4 hours straight!!!! Thanks for everything!
Brenton was unbelievably amazing!! Our guests enjoyed every minute of him. He is one of the male reasons why our wedding night is so memorable. He truly did everything he possibly could for me and my groom and he was an outstanding part of our day. I will never forget how much fun we had and how big of a party our wedding reception was, and we owe it all to Brenton. I would recommend him any day!
Codey is a talented and fun DJ to have at your special event. He loves mixing music to create a fun and lively atmosphere on the dance floor and his positive attitude is infectious!
I'm fun and energetic. I love crowd interaction but can also adapt to fit your preferences.
I was working with a multi cultural group. it was amazing how all the cultures came together and shared their music tastes with each other!
Controlling the crowds energy and making sure it's always a fun environment.
I am able to mix to any crowd, read crowd reactions well and still have fun interacting with everyone!
When the dance floor opens up because from there on out, the night stays alive!
I was inspired by old school turn table DJs and wanted to master my craft as a professional event host too!
I went to school for audio engineering, music management and production.
My experience with Codey from Complete was over the top. I had a Birthday party for my daughter . We had all of her friends and family in age ranging from 3 to 90 there and everyone had a blast! Everyone complimented him on how professional and friendly he was. He had tons of games and interacted with everyone in our group so well. Also, the music was played for all ages and we had no issues with cussing or inappropriate music. All together our experience was AMAZING and if we EVER need a DJ again we will defiantly go with complete! Thank you for making Ava's Birthday A Party To Remember!
Our DJ, Codey Adams did a GREAT job DJing our wedding! He was extremely professional when meeting with him and absolutely nailed what we were looking for in a wedding reception--we just wanted a party with a full dance floor and Codey kept it packed the whole time! He was easy to contact and wonderful work with. As a company, we chose Complete after looking at a number of other DJs because their prices were competitive and they were extremely professional and well put together. Complete also came highly recommended from some trusted friends. Thank you Codey and the team at Complete for helping to make our wedding day the best day of our lives!
I love when the dance floor opens and I start to mix the music live!
Because I absolutely love music and people!!
Chris was an amazing DJ. My husband and I felt like he was one of our friends! He kept the dance floor full all night long! Our wedding guest loved him as well and had an amazing time dancing.
Our Family and Friends New Years Eve party was a huge success. Our DJ Chris Harris was the best! He entertained the kids in the beginning of the night with some super cute games. His enthusiasm and perfect selection of music for all generations made this one of our best New Years to date. You are lucky to have such a wonderful employee! I will definitely be requesting him for future events. Thank you Complete Music and Chris for such an awesome night!
Doug will work your reception as if it were his own, with the same attention to detail. His passion for customer service and his experience running fun and exciting receptions makes him a perfect choice for your big day!
My laidback approach and experience take any special moment from ordinary to extraordinary; guaranteed to make any memory the time of your life.
This father-son duo took the party to a whole new level, when his miniature right-hand man snuck out onto the dancefloor and they start doing The Worm perfectly in time to "It's Tricky" by Run DMC.
Every Father-Daughter Dance has that moment when his misty eyes twinkle with fond memories, and he's looking at his precious little girl like she hasn't aged a day since he first held her in his arms.
I have an infectious smile, and that classic radio-show presence of a household name. I bring those same qualities and style to the dancefloor: feel out the energy of the room, inspire an unforgettable evening, and make you feel like the star you're born to be.
Everyone secretly enjoys those moments when you get to take a breath and really feel the rhythm of the night with a slow dance song. My favorite part of the night is what comes next! I put on a classic hit, see everyone's faces light up with their own special memories of the song they love, and all that energy ignites the dancefloor to keep the party going strong.
My core music knowledge is everything: 80s, Rock, Funk, Pop, & Hip-Hop.
Absolutely in love with the electronic dance music revival of all those retro rhythms!
"If you aren't having fun, it's your fault," is some of the best advice I ever received. If I can make your day, that makes me feel complete.
Living in New Mexico, and experiencing Latin-American culture, was where I fell in love with the dancefloor. When you call upon this talent of the turntables, be prepared to "Fiesta Forever" with a DJ like no other!
From working with a DJ and Videographer from Complete, I noticed that your people go above and beyond to make the day perfect. Our DJ showed up early to the venue to get to know everyone and spent over an hour on the phone with us to find out what we wanted. It was a great experience and we would highly recommend complete to our friends!
Christian brings a fresh energy and personality to your special event. He always has a smile on and will go out of his way to ensure you and your guests are having a great time!
I would describe my personality as 'social', I love simply talking and conversing with brides and learning their stories! My style is somewhat of a party mentality, once the dance floor opens I keep it packed for the whole night!
My favorite DJ memory was at a Wedding Reception where the flower girl didn't have anyone to dance with for a slow song, so she asked me if I would dance with her! She danced on my shoes and it was the most adorable thing ever!
My favorite thing about being a DJ is making these nights memorable. Most people only get this chance once so it's got to be perfect. I love to see the smiles of all the people at Ceremonies and Receptions and hearing them say they would never forget the day whether it be because of the music or events that had happened!
What makes you unique / stand out as a DJ??
I would say what makes me unique is my ability to connect with people. I simply like to talk to others and that extends to this profession. Connection to our clients is my biggest concern, as for my specialties, I'm well versed in creating musical sets that fit the mood and flow well together throughout the night.
I'd say my favorite part of the night is the latter half, when there's about an hour left for the event? It's more so when the kids and elderly go home and I get to really throw on songs that make people want to get on the dance floor and go crazy!
Oh that has to be "Hot in Heere" by Nelly! It's a classic and a St.Louis tradition!
I became a DJ because of two reasons: loving music and caring for people. I like sharing my musical knowledge with people as well as providing any music they might love as well, I'm one of those people who just like to listen to whatever's on, whether it be Hip – Hop, Country or Rock! As well as making these nights unforgettable, as previously mentioned I really do enjoy this for the fact that it makes these nights incredibly special. I'm glad I just have the opportunity to even participate in these events and making them perfect!
of singing and dancing! I love to sing and dance and will sometimes get out on the dance floor with people to participate in the party!
We had Christian as our DJ for our wedding and the way he carries himself and his service is amazing. He's so fun, easy going, helpful, and made our night special. When we had some last minute changes to the night's schedule just moments before they happened he accommodated for them and though our crowd wasn't really the dancing type he still made it feel like a celebration. I would recommend him and Complete's services to anyone. Thank you Christian!!!
Very outgoing and energetic. Love to have a good time.
I had a guy from one of my wedding parties take off his shirt and was going wild on the dance floor, it was hilarious!
Just being able to make people smile and dance and have a good time brings a lot of joy to me.
I love to get out on the dance floor when its really popping and make a dance circle to show off everyones (including myself) dance moves.
The introduction because it is so up beat and I love to see everybody's crazy entrances they come up with.
I'm a big Shawn Mendes fan so There's Nothing Holding Me Back is probably one of my favorite part songs.
Music is one of my biggest passions in my life and I love to party so DJ'ing was a perfect fit.
I love to sing and have been doing it since I could talk!
Everything was absolutely perfect and a huge part of that was because of the DJ. He was energetic and fun and made sure everyone was up dancing all night and having a great time!
Jacob has a passion for people and music and this job allows him to create great events, work with great people and fill the dance floor with great music. It's a match!
I would describe my DJ personality as snazzy. I love to look saucy and bring pizzazz to the event.
My favorite DJ memory is providing the music for a ceremony where David Harbour, the sheriff from Stranger Things on Netflix officiated the ceremony in costume. That was pretty cool.
My favorite thing about being a DJ is the thrill of giving people a great time. It's the little things.
What makes me unique? Everything from my attire to my dance moves.
The climax of the party; when everyone is on the dance floor, great music is bumping, and people have their hands up…singing the song word for word. It's a moment of pure ecstasy.
Ranges drastically from Bad and Boujee to Friends In Low Places.
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Jacob was awesome! We wanted a very family friendly atmosphere and he delivered. We wanted music that was respectful and appropriate. I absolutely recommend Jacob and this company to everyone!
Jacob was amazing! He interacted with everyone! Played everything we wanted to hear! He was efficient and keep things running smoothly! Everyone commented on him! He was loved by everyone! So glad he was chosen to be our DJ! Will definitely recommend him to anyone!
Jeff is a high school teacher by trade so he can handle all ages with ease, whether it's a Mitzvah, Prom or a Wedding! He lives by our Be Awesome philosophy (Be There, Make Their Day, Positive Attitude, Fun!) and and will always listen and provide exactly what you want with enthusiasm and professionalism. He has won a variety of awards for his popularity and customer service here at Complete and is a Top 10 DJ.
I am very outgoing and very flexible, ready for anything! I will ensure that your day is enjoyable, relaxing,and that everything goes according to your plans. This is YOUR party and I will personalize it to ensure that it is one of a kind.
In the summer of 2012, I was speaking with the father-of-the-bride to let him know that his dance with his daughter was coming up in a few minutes. He told me he had no clue what the song was going to be, so I jokingly told him we were going with his favorite song, Baby Got Back. He laughed and said he was up for that. When I introduced him to the dance floor, I announced that, though the bride had a special song picked out, her father also picked one that was near and dear to his heart. When he stepped on the floor, as I hit the music, he began singing the lyrics to Baby Got Back, we were on the same page. They danced for about 5-10 seconds before I switched it to the real song. The smiles never left their faces for the rest of the night.
My favorite thing is getting a hug or a thank you at the end of the night from someone knowing that I made their special event positively memorable is the best feeling. I get to do it every weekend and it never gets old. My proudest achievement was being named Rookie of the Year, and Mentor of the Year in my first two consecutive years as a DJ for Complete Music.
My specialty is the ability to personalize my style to conform to the party. I have a lot of energy and I can read the crowd and know right where it belongs. Whether it be helping the banquet staff if they're short-handed to keep things moving, keeping guests and children entertained, or assisting with a messy cake-cutting ceremony clean up, I am ALWAYS ready to do what it takes to make your day!
The beginning, because I know that I am about to make someone's dream event become a reality over the next few hours and I am up for the challenge!
Anything by Michael Jackson. It is always fun to turn his fast stuff into a dance contest and see what moves grandpa has been holding back the last 30 years (or which person is going to pull out the shopping cart or rolling the dice dance moves)!
The professional nature of Complete Music, mixed with the excitement and fun of celebrating with someone every weekend. List one fun fact about you most people do not know: I used to be in a boy band in high school, based off of the MTV spoof-boy band, 2Gether and we ROCKED! I also like wolves and my favorite color is blue.
Music is such an integral part of a wedding celebration. From the music played while walking down the aisle, the charge of the fathers and the pronouncement of husband and wife by the Pastor - sound, music, timing and audibility are essential. Jeff from Complete epitomized professionalism. He arrived early and worked seamlessly behind the scenes. He made the evening look effortless. The wedding was reverent and appropriately sacred for a wedding ceremony. He then effortlessly transitioned into a equally stupendous role as the MC of the night. He guided us through the evenings events and kept the dance floor packed the entire night. Jeff was attentive to our wishes and offered feedback and advise. His presents was never obtrusive or overpowering and he blended easily into our group of family and friends. He was enthusiastic the entire evening and seemed to be enjoying himself as much as our guests. Jeff helped facilitate and direct line dancing to include the varying ages of the group. Several guests have commented on what a wonderful job Jeff did at our wedding. I would highly recommend Complete and Jeff for you next wedding.
Very personable and friendly staff on all ends. I worked with Libbi and Nathan in the office and was impressed by their level of knowledge amd customer service. Jeff was our DJ, he helped us stay on schedule, he had 11 years of experience which was evident in his charisma behind the booth, and his professionalism. Jeff even led us through the moves for cupid shuffle and wobble baby! I can't recommend the complete wedding dj services enough!
I've come from corporate event background but am also trained with weddings and receptions. This keeps me organized for you and the wedding/ chartering staff to stay timely so we we have ample dance time. That being said I've also been playing music/ touring with bands since I was 15, so I know music and many genres. I try to make sure to read the age of the crowd to make sure everyone stays dancing, but you know I will make sure we get down as the older guests leave at the end of the night ;).
Best part of DJing is being able to play music, but music that will make people. I'm proudest at the end of the night when I get to talk to you guys, your guests, the wedding party and be told you rocked it. It's a job that's all catered to you, and I get to provide the party you want!
I was once a lead singer in the band. I'm used to making people enjoy the show. Showmanship is very important as a DJ. But in honesty, this music and the atmosphere the DJ provides is what I believe is the most important aspect to making your event memorable.
The beginning of the night will always be hectic. But I will kept you organized and make sure we give you ample time to really party (depending on what type of party you want) but of course after we run through the main events and we start the dance party, that's when we really let loose and have a great time.
I became a DJ just the reason I was a lead singer. I like being on a mic, I like working a crowed. I like to keep everyone dancing. But in all honesty, before Complete, I came from corporate audio visual background. I know how to fix equipment, build equipment, and trouble shoot. You will never have any technical problems when you pick me. All will be groovy!
I work with the mentally disabled as a music therapist for my day job. I love it, I love seeing break throughs as small as they are with some of the most genuine people I've ever met. It takes a certain personality type and an extreme amount of patience, but one you have that break through, your whole day, week, month, year can be made.
The price was extremely reasonable for the quality of entertainment. Our DJ, Evan, was professional yet personable, and he kept the party going until the place shut down! He did a fantastic job of reading the crowd and catering to our musical tastes. Evan interacted with the guests in a way that was fun but not cheesy. I can't say enough good things about our experience with Complete!
Such friendly and caring staff!! They made us feel like family and they knew exactly what we wanted. Our wedding guests kept raving about them all evening! They truly made it a magical evening!
Omar was awesome - knows how to read a room and has great energy. Hope to work with him in the future and I will be recommending him to everyone I know!
From big days to school dances, bat mitzvahs to corporate gatherings, our Complete Weddings + Events St. Louis DJs work with you to create the perfect event, with professional party motivation and expertly coordinated announcements.


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Princeton College produces best student in WASSCE and IGCSE CAMBRIDGE exams
Victory Yinka-Banjo
Princeton College produces best student in WASSCE and IGCSE CAMBRIDGE exams; declared *World Best Candidate* in English as a Second Language (Speaking Component) by the University of Cambridge International Examinations (CIE).
Princeton Schools' Victory Yinka-Banjo has been named the World Best Candidate in English as a second language (Speaking Component) by the University of Cambridge International Examinations (CIE) after making A stars in the 2019 Cambridge IGSCE.
Yinka-Banjo also made the list of top 5 best candidates locally and globally in other examinations such as UTME, IELTS, SAT. She has won several international and local awards in Public Speaking, Essay Competitions, Mobile App Development, Leadership, Science Competitions among others.
Amid the Covid-19 global pandemic, which led to the Federal Government declaration of a nationwide lockdown and subsequent closure of schools by the state government, Princeton schools took a step further by way of optimization of its online school facilities to ensure their students were well prepared for the August 2020 WAEC examination, where Victory Yinka-Banjo made 9A's in WAEC.
According to the school director Dr. Dolapo Bankole, "Nigerian students can go places, achieve great heights if provided with the right learning environment and opportunity." She mentioned that parents should encourage their wards by way of providing handheld learning facilities for their wards to optimized quality learning standard.
The school management is proud of her success as they considered it an excellent result for hard work.
Princeton Schools offer a blend of national and Cambridge curricular providing world class primary and secondary education to both the Nigerian and the international community. It is a top school in Surulere area of Lagos, Nigeria belonging to The Association of International Schools Educators of Nigeria (AISEN). Visit www.princeton-schools.com for further details.
IGCSE CAMBRIDGE exams Princeton College Victory Yinka-Banjo WASSCE
Armed thugs invade Bayelsa LG secretariat, attack councillors
Okowa orders probe as police van kills Delta woman, daughter

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Q: FutureBuilder: output related on the data of the future What I want to do is:
If the data is loading, a ProgressIndicator should be returned.
If the data is loaded, but there are no values the Container with Text "Keine Spielberichte vorhanden should be returned.
If the data is loadad and there are values, then the ListView should be returned.
At the moment, if there is data then the Container and the ListView is returned..
return FutureBuilder<BerichtList>(
        future: futureBerichte,
        builder: (context, snapshot) {
          if (snapshot.hasData) {
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                itemCount: snapshot.data.berichte.length,
                itemBuilder: (context, index) {
                  if (snapshot.data.berichte[index].team == team && index > 0) {
                    return Card(
                      shape: RoundedRectangleBorder(
                          borderRadius: BorderRadius.circular(15.0)),
                      elevation: 5,
                      color: Colors.white,
                      child: Column(
                        mainAxisSize: MainAxisSize.min,
                        crossAxisAlignment: CrossAxisAlignment.start,
                        children: <Widget>[
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                              style: TextStyles.body,
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                              style: TextStyles.body,
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                            child: Text(
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                              style: TextStyles.body,
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                  } else if (index == 0) {
                    return Container(
                      child: Center(
                        child: Text("Keine Spielberichte vorhanden",
                            style: TextStyles.body),
                      ),
                    );
                  } else
                    return Container();
                });
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            return AppProgressIndicator();
        });

A: use this, just always return a progress indicator until the future function is done, then check for the data length, if empty will return the text, if not the list will be built
return FutureBuilder<BerichtList>(
        future: futureBerichte,
        builder: (context, snapshot) {
          if (snapshot.connectionState ==
                              ConnectionState.done) {
            if(snapshot.hasData && snapshot.data.isNotEmpty)
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                itemCount: snapshot.data.berichte.length,
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                  if (snapshot.data.berichte[index].team == team && index > 0) {
                return Card(
                  shape: RoundedRectangleBorder(
                      borderRadius: BorderRadius.circular(15.0)),
                  elevation: 5,
                  color: Colors.white,
                  child: Column(
                    mainAxisSize: MainAxisSize.min,
                    crossAxisAlignment: CrossAxisAlignment.start,
                    children: <Widget>[
                      Container(
                        padding: EdgeInsets.symmetric(horizontal: 10),
                        margin: EdgeInsets.symmetric(vertical: 15),
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                          DateFormat("dd.MM.yyyy HH:mm").format(
                              DateTime.parse(snapshot
                                  .data.berichte[index].spielDatum)),
                          style: TextStyles.body,
                        ),
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                        padding: EdgeInsets.symmetric(horizontal: 10),
                        child: Text(
                          snapshot.data.berichte[index].spiele,
                          style: TextStyles.body,
                        ),
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                        padding: EdgeInsets.symmetric(horizontal: 10),
                        margin: EdgeInsets.only(bottom: 30),

                        /*   width: 350,
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                          snapshot.data.berichte[index].bericht,
                          style: TextStyles.body,
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                return Container(
                  child: Center(
                    child: Text("Keine Spielberichte vorhanden",
                        style: TextStyles.body),
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              }
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        return AppProgressIndicator();

    });

A: this might help you.
return FutureBuilder<BerichtList>(
        future: futureBerichte,
        builder: (context, snapshot) {
         if(!snapshot.hasData){
              return CircularProgressIndicator();
          }
         return snapshot.data!.length == 0 ? Text("Keine Spielberichte vorhanden")
                                          : Listview.builder( // your logic here);

        });

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History of The Why Band
Th e Why Band first came together in the Autumn of 1988. The three founder members were Steve (rhythm guitar), Derek (lead guitar) and Tony (drums) who met as parents serving on the PTA of a local infants school in Fleet, Hampshire. 'Why?' was formed.
A fourth member - Les (vocals) - was quickly added and when the band advertised for a bass player John was added to make the band complete.
The band put together some Beatles numbers and played its first gig at Heatherside Infants School in Fleet in Autumn 1988.
This was quickly followed by the band being asked to play for a 'Children in Need' evening at Court Moor School in Fleet in November 1988.
Les left, Sue (vocals) came, Sue went and Tony became the lead singer from behind the drums.
The now four-piece band stayed together that way for just over a year until Steve moved away from the area.
Mark became the replacement rhythm guitarist for two years but moved abroad due to work commitments and Steve promptly rejoined the band.
This line-up stayed together for a decade until John moved to Devon.
John was replaced by ... John.
Tony became the frontman of the band, with Colin taking over on drums. The five-piece 'Why?' was born.
Ronnie took over on the drums and brought with him Mac - our soundman and advisor
Sadly, in January 2014, Ronnie decided to hang up his sticks and was replaced by Den.
In July 2015 we lost an 'original', as Derek left the band after 27 years of loyal service. He was replaced by Ian as the new lead guitarist.
In February 2017 Ian was replaced by Bruce. Kerry joined the band during the same year singing backing vocals, so currently we are a 6-piece band.
A tough year for the band. Bruce fell ill in March, was diagnosed with lung cancer and very sadly died in September. Julian took over on lead guitar.
Julian left in the Spring and his place has been taken as lead guitarist by Ben
The Why Band hopes to play on for many more years. We aim to stay:
'Forty years behind our time'!
© 2013 by The Why Band


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Match Preview | Cardiff City vs. Aston Villa
Sam Law
The Bluebirds welcome Aston Villa to CCS for their first league game in front of the home crowd on Saturday 12th August.
Neil Warnock's side will be looking to back up their opening day victory over Burton Albion as they host Villa in the Welsh capital.
What to expect from the Villans…
After their pre-season tour of Germany, Villa were held to a 1-1 draw with Hull City on the opening day. Having had just two days to recover from a Carabao Cup victory over Colchester on Thursday, Steve Bruce's side will want to continue their unbeaten start to the season.
Having made a number of changes during midweek, Villa are expected to be back to full strength for their trip to South Wales and will be looking forward to their first away trip in the league this season.
Bruce has a number of standout players at his disposal for his visit to CCS that contains striker Gabby Agbonlahor, who scored in their opening fixture against Wolves. Having spent the majority of his career with the Villa, the 30 year-old has scored 35 goals in 336 appearances for the Claret and Blues.
Former Brentford forward Scott Hogan is another who possesses a goal-scoring eye. 21 goals in 33 games earned him a move to the midlands in January and saw him join the strong attack force that Villa boasts. The 25 year-old has scored one goal in the five appearances he has made so far.
Henri Lansbury is another that has the ability to make things tick for Bruce's men. Having impressed in a Villa shirt since his move from Nottingham Forest, the former Arsenal youth prospect's is known for his passing play in the centre of midfield.
The visitors' transfer activity...
Bruce has had a very busy transfer period so far, adding six players to his ranks at Villa Park.
The standout of those being former Chelsea captain John Terry who arrived after his contract with the Premier League Champions expired at the start of July. Bruce has also brought in former Blackburn Rovers centre half Chris Samba on a free transfer after his release by Panathinaikos.
Glenn Whelan (Stoke City) and Ahmed Elmohamady (Hull City) have also both arrived in recent weeks, while Josh Onomah (Tottenham Hotspur) and 'keeper Sam Johnstone (Manchester United) have joined on season-long loan deals.
The last fixture at CCS saw Joe Ralls score the only goal as City triumphed in a 1-0 win which started a three game winning run for the Bluebirds, who went on to secure wins over Bristol City and Burton Albion.
Before the two sides met in the League Cup back in 2009, there hadn't been a competitive fixture since 1975. Since then City and Villa have met in both the Premier League and Sky Bet Championship.
Club connections…
City legend Peter Whittingham is the most noteworthy player to play for both sides, joining the Bluebirds from Villa in 2007. He went on to score 85 goals in 413 appearances under eight different managers.
Current City defender Joe Bennett wore the claret and blue colours from 2012-2016 and made 30 appearances for Villa before making the move to South Wales and other players to play for both clubs include the likes of Rudy Gestede, Wayne Routledge, James Collins and Kieran Richardson.
Cardiff City vs Aston Villa on 12 Aug 17
Morrison: "We want to put out a marker!"
Sean Morrison spoke exclusively to cardiffcityfc.co.uk ahead of this Saturday's first home league game of the season against Aston Villa.
Match Report | Cardiff City 3-0 Aston Villa
A superb performance from the Bluebirds saw them beat Aston Villa by three goals to nil in their first home league game of the season at Cardiff City Stadium.
Warnock: "I'm delighted with the three points"
Cardiff City boss Neil Warnock spoke following the Bluebirds' sensational victory over Aston Villa on Saturday afternoon.
City vs. Aston Villa | Your matchday timetable!
Read on to find out everything happening at CCS before, during and after our home league season opener against Aston Villa...
Match Preview: San Antonio FC vs. Cardiff City
Cardiff City will get their tour of North America underway against San Antonio FC at Toyota Field on Sunday, July 14th – 1:30am kick-off (BST).
Match Preview: Manchester United vs. Cardiff City
The Bluebirds face the Red Devils at Old Trafford for our final Premier League match of the season..
Match Preview: Cardiff City vs. Crystal Palace
The Bluebirds face Crystal Palace at CCS this Saturday for our final Premier League home fixture of 2018/19 season...
Match Preview: Fulham vs. Cardiff City
This weekend, the Bluebirds travel to the English capital to face Fulham in their penultimate away match of the 2018/19 Premier League season.


The self-proclaimed republic of Kosovo has failed to gain the two-thirds majority needed for admission to the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization, UNESCO.
Ninety-two members supported Kosovo's bid, with 50 voting against and another 29 members abstaining. The vote was taken at the 38th session of the UNESCO General Conference in Paris.
On October 21, the UNESCO Executive Committee recommended considering Kosovo's membership of the organization.
"The fact that the membership of Kosovo and Metohija is being discussed today in Paris is proof of a deep crisis in international law, a crisis of the today's world," Serbian Ambassador to Russia Slavenko Terzic said.
Serbia had warned that Kosovo's UNESCO membership could escalate tensions and hamper dialogue between Belgrade and Pristina.
The Serbian authorities also said that Kosovo doesn't meet the requirements for UNESCO membership due to it being a UN-administered territory that can't be considered a state under international law.
Last week, Serbian Foreign Minister Ivica Dacic said UNESCO should not be politicized or abused, urging all members to vote against Kosovo to avoid a violation of international law, which is "universal and applies to all."
Belgrade has also been accusing Pristina of failing to protect Serbian cultural and religious heritage, including the four medieval sites in Kosovo on the UNESCO World Heritage List (the Gracanica and Decani monasteries, the patriarchal complex in Pec/Peje, and the Church of the Virgin of Ljevisa).
According to Serbian Prime Minister, Aleksandar Vucic, "141 Serbian Orthodox buildings were destroyed or damaged" in the majority Albanian Kosovo since 1999 when NATO bombed the former Yugoslavia.
"Some powerful, influential groups are trying to turn this into a political issue, but this really should be a matter of protecting the cultural heritage that is Serbian in the province of Kosovo," political analyst and award-winning filmmaker Boris Malagurski told RT.
As one of the initiators of the 'No Kosovo in UNESCO' petition, Malagurski explained that local authorities in Kosovo are failing to provide any adequate protection for cultural and historical sites and monuments, and reminded of thousands of graves desecrated in hundreds of Serbian cemeteries.
Meanwhile, Kosovo said that it would protect Serbian churches if it became a UNESCO member.
"It is kind of like letting the wolf guard the sheep, it just makes no sense," Malagurski said, adding that Kosovo's institutions will likely try to join UNESCO again, as a possible first step in attempting to join the UN.
Previously, Kosovo has achieved membership of such influential global organizations as the World Bank and International Monetary Fund.
Since breaking away from Serbia back in 2008, Kosovo has been so far recognized by 111 countries. However, Serbian authorities still view it as its own Autonomous Province of Kosovo and Metohija.
Russia also considers Kosovo's secession from Serbia a violation of international law, blocking the self-proclaimed republic from becoming a full UN member.


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Pathaha Pokuna is an ancient bathing tank or pool situated in Udugampola, Sri Lanka. It is located approximately  from Udugampola Roundabout and close to the historic temple Uththararama Purana Vihara. The pond has been formally recognised by the Government as an archaeological protected monument in Sri Lanka. The designation was declared on 8 July 2005 under the government Gazette number 1401.

History
The information found in Rajaveliya and Alakeshwara Yuddhaya reveals that Udugampola and its surrounding area was a sub kingdom during the Kotte period. King Sakalakala Wallabha, one of three sons of King Parakramabahu VIII reign this region as a viceroy while his eldest brother King Parakramabahu IX reign the Kingdom of Kotte. The third son, King Thaniya Wallabha reign in Madampe area. According to the archaeological evidences found around the area called Maliga godella where the Udugampola Uththararama temple stands today is supposed to be place where the palace of King Sakala Kala Wallabha was situated. The Pathaha Pokuna adjoining the Uththararama temple has been identified as the bathing pool of the king.

Folklore

King Sakalakala Wallabha is identified as a brilliant warrior in Kotta era. Being a popular king among the regional people, his reigning period and the transition of the throne was longed. Due to that his two of seven sons, prince Kalu Kumara Bandara and Veeramunda planned to kill their father by planting pointed wood with metal tips hidden under the water of Pathaha pond where the king used to bathe. But before jumping onto the points the king observed small flying insects landing on the water surface. Upon further scrutiny the king found the insects were landing on the points. Understanding the situation the king ordered the killing of his sons. But Kalu Kumara Bandara escaped and vanished to Sri Pada area and later committed suicide by jumping off a cliff. It is believed that he became a supernatural called "Kalu Kumaraya".

The pond
Pathaha Pokuna at Udugampola is said to be one of largest bathing pools found in Asia. Built in the shape of English letter "L", the pond is considered as an excellent construction belonging to the Udugampola principality. Its total extent is 25,805 square feet. The walls of the pond has been made of laterite with short juts protruding outwards from the bottom to the top. The laterite blocks used in the construction of the pond are vary in size but have been fitted nicely. The bunds of the south and the east banks of the pond are made of laterite blocks in a systematic manner while there is no evidence of the use of laterite for the portion of the bank extending about 122 meters to the north south direction.

See also
 Kuttam Pokuna

References

Tourist attractions in Gampaha District
Archaeological protected monuments in Gampaha District

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The Williams FW04 (later the Wolf–Williams FW04) was a Formula One car used by Frank Williams Racing Cars during the 1975 season and Wolf–Williams Racing during the 1976 season. The car was a development of the Williams FW and two were built. Although not a particularly successful car, an FW04 finished second at the 1975 German Grand Prix.

Concept
The car was designed by former McLaren designer Ray Stokoe.  Frank Williams took the decision to build his own chassis design for the first time; as a result, the FW04 was the first completely independently developed car to carry the Williams name. Prior entries had either been customer cars or designed by an external company. However the new design was an evolution of the previous Williams FW chassis. The FW suffered from excessive bodyroll. As a result, the new car was considerably narrower and more streamlined than its predecessor and had its radiators and fuel tanks repositioned for better aerodynamic performance and handling over the earlier car. Fina were signed as major sponsors with additional funds from a Swiss finance company, Ambrosium. Most significantly, Williams hired a young engineer for the new season. His name was Patrick Head, who would become one of the driving forces of the team in the years to come. The FW04 suffered from overheating issues and fuel pick up problems, so Head redesigned both systems at short notice, which greatly improved performance.

The new Williams appeared partway into the 1975 season. While Jacques Laffite liked it, Arturo Merzario did not rate the car at all, preferring to drive the old FW.    Although the FW04 was not particularly competitive, the 1975 German Grand Prix saw the car's best finish. A race of attrition benefitted Laffite and he brought the car home second for Frank Williams' best ever result to that point. The timing was financially good as it kept the cash strapped outfit solvent, although it would be the team's only finish in the points all season. Money was so tight that Williams was forced to buy second hand spares from other teams. The nose of the FW04 came from the Hesketh 308.

In 1976, both FW04s were sold to Australian driver Brian McGuire, who raced them in the Shellsport International Series, winning one round at Thruxton. He also made modifications to the cars and renamed them the McGuire BM1. McGuire was killed in one of these cars at Brands Hatch in August 1977.

Racing history

1975
For the first three races of the 1975 season, Frank Williams Racing Cars were still using the FW, and the new FW04 was not ready until the 1975 Spanish Grand Prix. Only one car was built at first, and it was raced alongside the older FW03 throughout the rest of the season. Williams was operating on a low budget and was occasionally even forced to buy used tyres from other teams.

On its debut in Spain, the FW04 was driven by Italian Arturo Merzario with young British driver Tony Brise in the FW03 on a one-race deal. Brise outqualified Merzario (18th and 25th) and Merzario withdrew from the race protesting that the barriers at the Montjuich circuit were not bolted together properly. Later Rolf Stommelen's rear wing failed and he crashed into the crowd, killing five people. Brise finished seventh. In Monaco, Jacques Laffite returned to the team to take Brise's place, and the Frenchman drove the FW04 with Merzario in the FW03. Neither driver qualified for the race, as they were classified 19th (Laffite) and 20th (Merzario) and only 18 cars were permitted to start the race. At the Belgian Grand Prix, Laffite qualified 17th in the FW04 but retired from the race with gearbox failure. In Sweden, Laffite was absent again as he was driving in Formula Two, and Merzario had left the team, so Damien Magee and Ian Scheckter were brought in to replace them. Scheckter started 20th in the FW04 but crashed out of the race after a tyre failure.

Laffite drove the FW04 for the rest of the season while the FW03 was driven by a string of drivers on short deals. At the Dutch Grand Prix, Laffite started 15th but retired with engine failure, although in France he qualified 16th and finished 11th, the first race finish for the FW04. At the British Grand Prix, Laffite qualified 19th and retired early in the race with another gearbox failure.

The team's fortunes improved at the German Grand Prix, although Laffite qualified down in 15th. During the race several cars dropped out through mechanical failures and accidents, while others suffered punctures and were delayed. Laffite was able to finish second after overtaking Tom Pryce near the end, earning six World Championship points for the team. However, in Austria, Laffite qualified 12th but dropped out of the race with handling problems. Laffite also drove the FW04 in the non-championship Swiss Grand Prix, starting 13th and finishing tenth, and another gearbox failure ended his Italian Grand Prix after starting down in 18th.

By the time of the season-ending US Grand Prix, a second FW04 had been built, although both cars failed to start. Laffite had qualified 21st but was unfit to race, while Italian Lella Lombardi suffered ignition problems in the new FW04 (chassis "02") and was unable to start having qualified 24th. Williams finished the season in ninth place in the Constructors' Championship with six points, and all had been scored by Laffite in the FW04 in Germany.

1976
At the start of the 1976 season, Canadian oil millionaire Walter Wolf bought 60% of Frank Williams Racing Cars and the team became Wolf–Williams Racing. However, Frank Williams was retained as team manager. The team inherited the 308C car used by Hesketh Racing during the final races of 1975, rebranding it as the Wolf–Williams FW05. The FW04 was similarly rebranded as the Wolf–Williams FW04, although it was only used in the opening race of the season, the 1976 Brazilian Grand Prix. Laffite had left the team and two new drivers were brought in; Renzo Zorzi drove the FW04 (chassis "01"), outqualifying Jacky Ickx in the FW05 (17th and 19th), and both cars finished the race with Ickx eighth and Zorzi ninth. After this race, Wolf–Williams had two FW05s at their disposal and so the FW04 was put aside. Chassis "01" was then sold to Australian driver Brian McGuire.

McGuire entered his FW04 in the 1976 Shellsport International Series, finishing third in Round 6 at Brands Hatch before winning Round 10 at Thruxton. McGuire started from pole position and secured the fastest lap of the race on his way to victory, the first time a Williams car had managed any of these feats. He eventually finished eighth in the Championship standings.

He also entered the car in the 1976 BRDC International Trophy in April, qualifying last and being black-flagged in the race after losing oil on the circuit.

McGuire's FW04 also appeared at the 1976 Spanish Grand Prix in early May, driven by local driver Emilio Zapico, entered under the Mapfre–Williams team name. With only 24 cars permitted to start the race, Zapico qualified 27th and so missed out.

In July, McGuire attempted to enter the 1976 British Grand Prix but was denied entry by the race organisers. He subsequently bought the second FW04 from Wolf–Williams, the car that Lella Lombardi had driven at the 1975 United States Grand Prix, while continuing to run chassis "01" in the Shellsport Series.

1977
For 1977, McGuire modified his FW04s and renamed them as McGuire BM1s. Entering chassis "01" in the first four rounds of the 1977 Shellsport International Series, he failed to finish a race, dropping out very early in all of them. Switching to chassis "02", he fared little better with more early retirements before a fifth-place finish in Round 8 at Oulton Park on 9 July.

He then entered chassis "01" in the 1977 British Grand Prix and this time was allowed to take part, but he failed to progress beyond the special pre-qualifying session.

Returning to the Shellsport Series with chassis "02", he suffered another early retirement in Round 10 before competing at Brands Hatch in Round 11 at the end of August. During a practice run for this race, the FW04 / BM1 left the track and hit the barriers, killing McGuire and a fire marshal.

Race results

Complete Formula One World Championship results
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Non-championship Formula One results
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Complete Shellsport International Series results
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References

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A Look Behind the Scenes of The Playful Indian.
In today's 'Behind the Design' interview we caught up with Dina Mistry from The Playful Indian. Dina shares the inspiration that started her company, what it was like to work with The Prince's Trust to develop her business and what's next for this exciting card and gift company.
My company is called The Playful Indian. I design greeting cards and gifts with a bit of an Asian twist. I left the company I worked for as a graphic designer to 'do my own thing' and explore a few areas which I always wanted to in the craft field.
I tried out clay modelling, knitting and a few other bits and bobs but always came back to my first love – digital illustration. I'd sit on the computer drawing and doodling and combined my love of food, and indian culture to come up with my first greeting card – and most popular design – 'you're the chutney to my samosa'. I showed friends and family and they were all like WOW this is so cool! So 'The Hungry Indian' range was born.
I wasn't sure where to take this but luckily, I came across The Prince's Trust in 2011 at a jobs fair trying to seek out freelance work. Someone pointed out that they help young people set up their own business and offer plenty of help and guidance as well as mentoring. I popped along and booked onto a course. It was a brilliant experience and I cannot thank The Prince's Trust enough for all the help they have given me and everything they have taught me. They helped me write a business plan, learn how to do my own accounts, offered talks on social media and running a business and most importantly gave me a mentor who I'd meet up with once a month to talk through any worries about the business and help guide any new ideas I had on developing it at an early stage.
I'd studied graphic design and illustration at university so I freelanced graphic design jobs such as logos and leaflets during the day and worked on The Playful Indian on the side. Originally, it was all once business but as I developed, I learnt I needed to split the companies into two as I was taking on too much.
My role in the business includes everything; from designing to accounts! It's a lot to do, even for a small company and being creative minded I was never any good at numbers and I had to learn but thanks to The Prince's Trust, they helped along the way. Saying that, I do enjoy all the roles I have to play within the business but the best is packing up orders for people. It really gives me a boost knowing that people like what I design and make; it puts a massive smile on my face. I don't think this will ever get old!
Just me at the moment, I'm a one woman band! One day, I do hope to have a team that I'll be able to work with and come up with more unique ideas.
Currently I'm back full time again working 9-5 as a graphic. When I finish, I come home and try to do a few bits and bobs like packing up orders, sending emails (although I try to do this at lunch), social media posts/replies, update the website and more admin bits. I do look forward to the weekends as I feel like I have more time and can develop my own business, work on ideas I've had and design new stuff.
Food! And indian culture, but mostly food. I love food, any food and all food. Being indian I guess it's one thing that I can never get enough, the taste, the colours, the aromas, the spices it's all so bright and colourful and shiny and I get so excited. The weddings are lavish too with lots of brightly coloured elegant outfits, the shimmer of gold jewellery, ornate decorations and again the beautiful food! Even welcoming a new baby into the household involves a small ceremony and once again food (the distribution of little indian sweets).
My aim is to bring Asian cards up-to-date and make them funny and quirky and modern for my own generation as well as younger ones so they keep that culture going while still keeping in trend.
My design style, I guess is hand drawn, but digital. I still start off with drawing ideas onto paper. I start by thinking of a range I'd like to create and research with the help of Google and Internet and a few indian art books I have. I'll doodle things I like that I feel reflect that as well as shapes, words etc. I draw spider diagrams when I'm thinking of ideas – for me it's the best was so I can see how I develop an idea. Then I either scan it in or just draw it again from looking at the scribbles I've drawn with my Wacom tablet – which I cannot live without now!
Loads! There's a nice mixture of designers and artists I admire such as Buck and Libby, Babbu the painter, Inkquisitive Illustration, Jolly Awesome, Ashkahn, Little Miss Delicious, Alicia Souza. There's a lot more actually but I think there's too many to name!
My favourite it the first ever range I designed 'The Hungry Indian,' just for that reason and also that it's the most popular! And following that the matching coasters! Also, the 'congratulations on your wedding' card and the recycled samosa/chutney and ladoo cards with matching keyrings as they're the cutest ever. Possibly all of them have been my favourite at some time. I like them all though.
As for new products, I recently re-stocked tea towels and would love to create matching aprons and oven gloves too. I'd love to team up with any Indian food chefs to come up with some kind of recipe postcards or prints – hint, hint.
It's a real buzz like 'WOW I made that' with a little giggle at the end and a smile full of proudness! I still find it strange when I see my card in a shop or when someone posts a pic of a card or gift they've received and I can't believe people like my work. I recently stocked with the Southbank Centre in London at Alchemy Festival. It went really well and they ended up reordering more coasters and cards which literally cleared me out!
I make a few things by hand, like the mugs as they can be personalised. Also the elephant brooches and keyrings are all hand painted. I enjoy doing this as it gets me away from the computer screen; it's a relaxing process. I print the t-shirts at home now as I can manage orders better and as a small business it's important to watch what you spend as things get quite expensive. The cards and tea towels are all printed by a good printers and everything is made and produced here in the UK.
There is a range I have created which is made from recycled card.
There's always new ideas being developed. I keep a sketchbook with all the ideas and things I want to work on in the future but slow and steady wins the race as they say. I want to make sure they are right and something that I would buy myself before I stock them in my shop.
I've always wanted my products stocked in Paperchase. I love everything about them and I used to work there too! I'd also love to see them in shops overseas as a lot of my sales come from the US and Canada.
Now you've read the interview, take a closer look at the collection at The Playful Indian website.


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Big River Steel closes deal with U.S. Steel, values Osceola mill at $2.3 billion
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by Wesley Brown (wesbrocomm@gmail.com) November 11, 2019 2:51 pm 1,591 views
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Privately held Big River Steel in Northeast Arkansas has closed on its deal announced last month to make United States Steel Corp. a minority stakeholder of the company's scrap recycling and steel production facility in Mississippi County.
Under terms of the agreement, U.S. Steel will hold a 49.9% ownership interest in the world's only LEED-certified steel production facility. U.S. Steel's investment will join majority ownership positions now held by Big River Steel's executive management team, the Arkansas Teachers Retirement System, and the preferred equity ownership position held by Koch-owned KM BRS LLC and TPG Furnace L.P., an affiliate of Goldman Sachs vehicle TPG Growth.
On Oct. 1, publicly traded U.S. Steel first announced it has taken a first step toward acquiring Big River Steel through the purchase of a 49.9% ownership stake for $700 million in cash, with a call option to acquire the remaining 50.1% over the next four years.
At the time, U. S. Steel said it had already committed financing to execute the transaction. The implied enterprise value of Big River Steel, including the expected completion of its Phase II-A expansion, which is fully-funded and already under construction, assumes a $2.325 billion enterprise value.
Big River Steel is installing equipment and technology at its Osceola mill that will double the company's annual production capacity from 1.65 million tons to 3.3 million tons of flat-rolled steel. The expansion will facilitate Big River Steel's ability to produce higher grades of electrical steel, demand for which is expected to increase with continued focus on energy efficiency and the increase in hybrid and electric vehicle sales.
The blockbuster deal comes nearly one year after Big River Steel fielded potential buyout offers and "strategic alternatives" as an ongoing concern, including setting up a virtual data room or scheduling site visits that allowed serious bidders to conduct due diligence on the finances and operations of the company's sprawling 1,300-acre site in steel-rich Mississippi County.
At the time, key bidders that showed an interest in making potential offers for the company's new Osceola mill were Charlotte, N.C.-based rival Nucor Corp. and Fort Wayne, Ind.-based Steel Dynamics Inc.
Big River Steel first broke aground on its $1.2 billion facility in September 2014. The company received $125 million in general obligation bonds under the state's Amendment 82 provision that allows for so-called "super projects."
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Henry Cavill News: Batman v Superman: Full Supes Character Poster Now in!
Batman v Superman: Full Supes Character Poster Now in!
VOX Cinemas: "Try the #BatmanvSuperman augmented reality experience exclusively at #VOXCinemas MOE throughout this week!"
We've seen the cropped Supes character poster released by Henry a few weeks ago, and now here's the full version!
The bottom part is still covered by text since it was posted as part of the augmented reality experience Warner Bros UK teased earlier this month (hopefully we get the clean version soon). Check out how it works below.
That's so cool. Batman v Superman is going to blow it out when it comes to the merchandising. I already have a huge list of stuff I want to collect based on this movie. So exciting!
I'm buying everything! Seriously the hottest stuff is coming out for this movie. Going crazy!!!