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Flamenco Flashmob in Spanish Bank [del.icio.us]

2012-05-25T23:55:28-07:00

Summer Cider Festival at Wetherspoon [Flickr]

2012-05-23T12:41:36-07:00

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Summer Cider Festival at Wetherspoon

Action Research Cycles MediaWiki Template [del.icio.us]

2012-05-20T05:33:00-07:00

How to convert a Word doc or HTML to Wiki Markup [del.icio.us]

2012-05-20T05:32:54-07:00

Embedding Videos from Facebook [del.icio.us]

2012-05-17T23:26:08-07:00

Mid May Time Capsule [del.icio.us]

2012-05-15T15:44:25-07:00

Mid May Time Capsule [del.icio.us]

2012-05-15T15:37:22-07:00

Here's the mid May time capsule including photos from the Kew temporary garden outside the British museum, goslings at Alexandra Lake, Wanstead Flast and the London Orbit Tower. Australia Ga ...

Wordpress Child Themes Installed in One Click? [del.icio.us]

2012-05-14T05:29:39-07:00

HMS Ocean Helicopter Warship at Greenwich [del.icio.us]

2012-05-12T00:47:07-07:00

Pod on a Barge [Flickr]

2012-05-11T08:11:07-07:00

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Pod on a Barge at Greenwich.

London Cable Cars Crossing The Thames [del.icio.us]

2012-05-11T01:43:27-07:00

HMS Ocean at Greenwich [Flickr]

2012-05-10T12:55:54-07:00

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HMS Ocean at Greenwich

The Royal Navy's largest warship carries 8 lynx helicopters

London Cable Car [Flickr]

2012-05-10T10:55:54-07:00

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London Cable Car

London Cable Car [Flickr]

2012-05-10T10:55:53-07:00

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London Cable Car

Queen Elizabeth 2nd [del.icio.us]

2012-05-09T02:57:40-07:00

time capsule April May iPad and Podcast

2012-05-01T09:53:00.001Z

tiny cars #TinyPlanet

Taken April 26, 2011 at 4:57 pm

Radio

Taken April 29, 2011 at 10:07 pm

Some things I can't do on the ipad 2 yet.

Taken May 3, 2011 at 3:28 pm

showoff

Taken May 6, 2011 at 10:46 pm

Knees up Theatre Royal Podcast #46

andyroberts.me/podcast/from-the-theatre-bar-theatre-royal...

Taken May 8, 2011 at 9:01 pm

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This Week at Loughton - 19th April 2012 - Fiona McBain - PLUS - Andy Roberts - PLUS - Ollie King

2012-04-16T11:30:00.001Z

This week at Loughton 19^th April 2012:

Fiona McBain
At last we have her to ourselves - Fiona has a rich voice – which has been much requested!
PLUS
Andy Roberts
Veteran 70s contemporary and folk songs in a variety of styles. Andy also puts all his own songs online and performs a weekly(ish) podcast from his website
PLUS
Ollie King
Stunning Melodeon playing! Listen here

Door £2

See the full calendar on our website at www.loughtonfolkclub.btck.co.uk

Just a few weeks to Loughton Folk Day on 19^th May 2012. With over 26 acts we’re just finalising the running order. Latest details here

Loughton Folk Club meets every Thursday from 8pm at Loughton Club, 8 Station Road, Loughton, IG10 4NX, it’s next to Brown’s Garage, close to the high road for bus stops, and a few hundred yards from Loughton tube station. There is parking front and rear.

Look forward to welcoming you on Thursday!

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April time capsule

2012-04-15T13:23:00.001Z

April 9^th to April 23^rd, 2011
A selection of my most interesting photos from one year ago.

Congo Cockatoo

Taken April 9, 2011 at 10:14 am

Orbit Tower

Orbit Tower growing up at the 2012 Olympics site in East London.

Taken April 10, 2011 at 12:11 pm

Terrarium

Taken April 13, 2011 at 3:41 pm

Carcassonne

Taken April 14, 2011 at 8:12 pm

Standing Up Workstation

Taken April 22, 2011 at 11:13 am

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Chicken Noodle Stir Fry April time capsule

2012-04-01T11:20:00.001Z

Chicken Noodle Stir Fry - Steamy

Chicken Noodle Stir Fry - steamy

Taken April 5, 2011 at 5:19 pm

Chicken Noodle Stir Fry

Taken April 6, 2011 at 3:51 pm

Chicken Stir Fry Ingredients

Taken April 5, 2011 at 4:25 pm

Chicken Noodle Stir Fry

Taken April 5, 2011 at 5:20 pm

Wanstead Park

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time capsule March

2012-03-15T18:40:00.001Z

Greenwich Tall Ship

Taken March 14, 2011 at 2:10 pm

London City

Taken March 13, 2011 at 2:39 pm

Stratford London Orbit Tower Olympic Park

Stratford London Orbit Tower Olympic Park orbittower.org.uk

Taken March 16, 2011 at 11:36 am

Goat Spitalfields

Taken March 13, 2011 at 12:01 pm

Greenwich Tall Ship

Taken March 14, 2011 at 2:10 pm

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Pancake Day - andyroberts - Storify

2012-02-22T19:02:00.001Z

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Pancake Day

Shrove Tuesday is also known as pancake day. One of the few days in the year when you are almost obligedbto eat a particular food item, like hot cross buns at easter and all sorts of things at christmas.

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Action Log - andyroberts - Storify

2012-02-22T18:43:00.001Z

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Action Log

Collating some of the events around action logging

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Time capsule for Jan 2011 Songwriters Circle

2012-02-01T10:30:00.001Z

Some illustrations used during the January 2011 Songwriters Circle Challenge. The next Cohort is due to start on Monday February 6th 2012 if you'd like to join us and kick start your songwriting in just 30 days

Haverfolk Newsletter Andy Roberts feature evening

2012-01-27T12:09:00.001Z

HaverFolk News

26^th January, 2012

Hi all,

Newsletter time once again with a report of last nights’s Andy Roberts feature evening from John the Fox.

Havering report 25 January:

A splendid turnout for our guest artist Andy Roberts (Haverfolk’s Andy not the Liverpool Scene one) meant the number of floor spots was restricted (the guv’nor Simon Oliver led by example and stood down, despite having practised something special for the evening).

Proceedings were opened by our Hillbillies Pep and Terry playing a quick bluegrass piece then leading all-comers in the songs You Ain’t Going Nowhere and Worried Man Blues.

MC for the night Smolovik formally opened proceedings with Down By the Riverside then called on Foxen who performed Freewheeling Days, their tribute to the late Suze Rotollo, Bob Dylan’s girlfriend who is pictured on the front of his Freewheeling album.

Our own Thief of Dadgad, Graham Harrison, marked Burns Night by singing Archie Fisher’s Lindsay.

Concertina and guitar duo Bernie and Maureen Pilgrim gave us Grandfather’s Tune and Uncle Bernard then violin maestro Richie Barratt made a welcome return, accompanying Micky Brown on a song we think was called Can’t Wait Till the Weekend Comes.

Newcomer Di Russell accompanied herself on mandolin for a Mumford and Sons song, Awake My Soul and Ray Spillman, recovering well after his recent stay in hospital sang Norwegian Wood.

Poetess Carol read us a brief ode written during a workshop she went to on hands and Peter Walters sang Gypsy Rover.

Then it was time for the main event. Andy has a growing reputation as a songwriter and treated us to an hour and three-quarters (with a break) of mostly his own compositions. Old favourites such as London Bridge (which Haverites insist on calling the Cormorants) and Winter In Andalucia jostled with newer compositions such as Never Was to Be (an online collaboration with lyricist Daryl P Hall) and Clean Living Woman Blues (lyrics by Andy’s partner Linda Hartley).

As it was Burns Night he gave us two of his Scotland-inspired numbers The Last Nail and The Rowan Tree (not to be confused with the Scottish ballad written by Lady Nairne).

We also got a version of his epic, Gernika, inspired by a visit to the Basque city on the anniversary of its bombing by the Luftwaffe.

He finished off with his song Cajun Music Cajun Food and invited Pep on banjo and Richie Barratt and John Foxen on fiddles to join him.

He was called back for a well deserved encore and aptly provided The Last Subway Home, reminding us it was time to take the last train.

A fine end to a fine evening. – John Eason

Local Round-Up:

This Sunday, 29^th January the FaB Club has a “Club in the Pub” session featuring Al Neville & Friends. www.fabclubgrays.com

There is a singaround at Waltham Abbey Folk Club on Monday, 30^th January; all welcome. www.walthamabbeyfolkclub.com

This coming Tuesday, 31^st January sees a guest night at Romford Folk Club with C’est la Vie; the compere & commere are Mick & Nora. www.romfordfolkclub.com

Also on Tuesday, 31^st January the Hoy at Anchor Folk Club has a guest evening featuring Tony McManus. I quote direct from their website: ''Tony McManus is the Jeff Beck of the acoustic guitar''; ''His guitar playing is faultless...atmospheric and evocative...consistently appealing'' just two of the many glowing reviews attributed to this guitar virtuoso. In the course of his relatively short career Tony has established a reputation as the best Celtic guitarist in the world...the man whose fellow guitarists would aspire to and are in awe of!” www.ridgeweb.co.uk

On Thursday, 2^nd February, Loughton Folk Club has guest Josienne Clarke; again I quote direct from the website: “Josienne Clarke is now one of the leading lights in the current folk revival movement. Her music is borne from sincere and succinct songwriting, distilled through traditional folk, executed with skill and dexterity. Come and see!” http://www.loughtonfolkclub.btck.co.uk/ also www.josienneclarke.co.uk

Back to Haverfolk:

Our next open session is on Wednesday 1^st February when all are welcome to claim a floor spot. The first 15 to give their names to the night’s MC are guaranteed at least two songs. After that, it depends on how many we have, but we’ll try to fit you in for two if we possibly can.

That’s it for this week – a rather shorter-than-usual newsletter, but not so much happening this time. Make it a date- Wednesday at eight!

Cheers – Peter Walters

HaverFolk, The Function Suite, The White Horse, 118 High Road, Chadwell Heath, Romford, RM6 6NU

www.haveringfolkclub.bravehost.com

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Home Email Addresses

2012-01-26T17:24:00.001Z

Please read, understand and inwardly digest that

aroberts@gmail.com is NOT an email address belonging to Adrienne Roberts.

Get it right!

Brain surgeons, tut. What can you do with them?

On 26 January 2012 16:15, Adrienne Roberts <aroberts@neurosurgery.org> wrote:

Adrienne Roberts
Senior Manager, Legislative Affairs

American Association of Neurological Surgeons/
   Congress of Neurological Surgeons

725 15th Street, NW, Suite 500
Washington, D.C. 20005
ARoberts@neurosurgery.org
Direct Phone: 202-446-2029

Main Phone: 202-628-2072
Fax: 202-628-5264

Cell: 703-254-9424

From: Cynthia Spriggs
Sent: Thursday, January 26, 2012 11:11 AM
To: Adrienne Roberts; Alison Dye; Cathy Hill; Katie O. Orrico; Koryn Rubin; Rachel Groman (groman.rachel@gmail.com)
Subject: Home Email Addresses

Adrienne:            arobertsdc@gmail.com
Alison:                  adye12@hotmail.com

Cathy:             jandchill@aol.com
Cynthia:           cyntmaria@msn.com
Katie:                    kateorrico@aol.com

Koryn:                   Koryn.rubin@gmail.com

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time capsule from December 25 2011 Calabardina

2012-01-02T11:51:00.001Z

Calabardina

Taken December 25, 2010 at 3:28 pm

Aguilas

Taken December 28, 2010 at 1:21 pm

Calabardina

Taken December 29, 2010 at 4:49 pm

Underwater

Taken December 27, 2010 at 12:40 pm

Underwater

Taken January 2, 2011 at 2:13 pm

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Aguilas and Callabardina Christmas 2010

2011-12-15T12:42:00.001Z

Time capsule pictures from Calabardina and Aguilas in Murcia, Spain just before Christmas 2010. Sad that we can't be there every year at present. The current weather over there doesn't seem to be quite as idyllic as usual though, bu a few degrees warmer than London and a lot milder than Scotland.

Calabardina

Taken December 21, 2010 at 4:23 pm

Evan Roberts pouring cider

Taken December 20, 2010 at 3:19 pm

Aguilas, Murcia, Spain

Taken December 20, 2010 at 11:23 am

Aguilas, Murcia, Spain

Taken December 20, 2010 at 10:30 am

Aguilas, Murcia, Spain

Taken December 20, 2010 at 11:23 am

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time capsule November 24th to December 8th

2011-12-01T12:22:00.001Z

This time last year, an evening session about music online at the School of Everything and Romford Market with a bit of snow.

November 24^th to December 8^th, 2010

School Of Everything

Taken November 30, 2010 at 6:57 pm

Romford Market

Taken December 1, 2010 at 10:35 am

School Of Everything

Taken November 30, 2010 at 6:36 pm

Romford Market

Taken December 1, 2010 at 10:35 am

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time capsule November 8th - 20th 2010 Alexandra Lake Wanstead Flats

2011-11-15T12:21:00.001Z

Alexandra Lake Wanstead Flats

Taken November 16, 2010 at 11:02 am

Alexandra Lake Wanstead Flats

Taken November 16, 2010 at 11:03 am

Alexandra Lake Wanstead Flats

Taken November 16, 2010 at 11:03 am

Alexandra Lake Wanstead Flats

Taken November 16, 2010 at 11:04 am

Alexandra Lake Wanstead Flats

Taken November 16, 2010 at 11:04 am

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Time capsule from October 2010

2011-11-01T09:16:00.001Z

Kew Gardens October 2010

Kew Gardens October 2010 Red Shoveler from South America

Taken October 25, 2010 at 1:43 pm

Shabby Chic Dresser Portobello Road Market

Taken October 30, 2010 at 11:14 am

St Paul's - Millennium Bridge - Glass

Taken November 1, 2010 at 7:57 pm

Wanstead Park

Taken November 4, 2010 at 12:57 pm

Kew Gardens October 2010

Taken October 25, 2010 at 1:44 pm

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London's Air Ambulance

2011-10-28T07:31:00.001Z

I saw a car driving up the Romford Rad the orther day with "Air Ambulance" written on the side.

It didn't fool me, I know what a helicopter sounds like.

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2012 don't miss your chance to carry the Olympic Flame

2011-09-02T13:08:00.001Z

Dear Bethan,

Last month we emailed you to let you know you have been shortlisted to carry the Olympic Flame during the London 2012 Olympic Torch Relay through our 'Moment to shine' campaign.

Don't miss out on this opportunity of a lifetime!

In order to continue in the process you need to accept your nomination by Friday 16 September using the online nomination acceptance form.

We will first need you to verify the details provided about you in your nomination and then confirm the story that was submitted about you.

If you were under 18 when you were nominated, you will also need to print off and send back a hard copy of the participation terms signed by your parent/guardian. You will find the link and all the details through the online form.

By accepting your story, it will then go forward to be reviewed by one of 12 regional selection panels. The 2,012 individuals with the most inspirational stories, chosen from over 28,000 nominations we received, will be offered a place as one of 8,000 Torchbearers needed for the Relay, joining those chosen through our Presenting Partners' public nomination campaigns.

To make sure you receive our emails straight to your inbox add us to your 'safe senders' list.

Please note, if we do not hear from you by 16 September your nomination will be withdrawn without notice. (If you have accepted your nomination in the last seven days, thanks! We are still processing the most recent responses; you can disregard this email.)

We will next be in touch during the week beginning 5 December 2011, when we be letting all those who accepted their nomination know whether they have been made a Torchbearer offer.

Best wishes,

The London 2012 Torch Relay team

PS Don't forget, you can keep up-to-date with the Torch Relay and all London 2012 news by signing up to our e-newsletter.

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time capsule for August 25th to September 8th, 2010

2011-09-01T09:19:00.001Z

Riverford Field Kitchen Yurt

Riverford Field Kitchen Yurt from the people who do the Vegetable Boxes

Taken August 27, 2010 at 12:46 pm

Eurostar Breaks Lille

Taken August 31, 2010 at 12:30 pm

Where Evan Is

Taken September 5, 2010 at 7:42 pm

Eurostar Breaks Lille

Taken August 31, 2010 at 12:30 pm

Eurostar Breaks Lille

Eurostar Deals

Taken August 31, 2010 at 2:33 pm

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Wednesday 31 august • tinyvox

2011-08-31T07:33:00.001Z

wednesday-31-august.mp3 Listen on Posterous

Wednesday 31 August

Short message tape via tinyvox whoch is cool because it has a big red button that says record, and when you are recording, the tapes go around!

But how well does it share and embed everywhere?

on 08/31/2011 at 08:19am with tinyvox

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Shiptrax Booking Confirmation

2011-08-24T15:34:00.001Z

Gentlemen:

This shipment actually contains 4 pieces.

2 crates of glass for 1.07.12

1 crate of metal backer plates for 1.07.12, approx. 16.

1 skid, 1.07.11A-1.07.07-1.09.02-1.09.03-1.11.01-1.14.02.1.05.01

Call with questions.

Maurice

You are receiving this email because you have been listed as one of the contacts for THOMAS SWAN SIGN CO. on a shipment booked at www.shiptrax.com

On-Line Booking Confirmation

Falcon Global Edge Inc
88 Black Falcon Avenue
Suite 315
Boston, MA 02210
617-778-6520

HAWB #:

99105347

Pick Up:

8/23/2011 15:00-16:00

Delivery:

BY 8/30/2011 08:00-09:00

Service Level:

ECONOMY

Freight:

Shipper

3rd Party:

Shipper

	THOMAS SWAN SIGN CO.
	2717 GOODRICK AVENUE

	RICHMOND, CA 94801, United States
	System Admin 510-232-9610
	mauricev@thomasswan.com

Shipper Ref #:

7426

Consignee

	Sign Image
	8155 Gratiot Rd

	Saginaw, MI 48609, United States
	Todd 989-737-6837

Consignee Ref #:

Pcs

Act. Wt.

1564

Vol. Wt.

592.86

Charg. Wt.

1564

Shipper COD

Decl. Value

Insured Value

Special Instructions

DO NOT BREAk SKID DELIVER INTACT~!

Product Description

two crate are Glass 1.07.12. Skid contains 1.07.11A-1.07.07-1.09.02-1.09.03-1.11.01-1.14.02.1.05.01

Shipment Status

Date

Time

Type

Tracking Notes

8-23-2011

3:45:03 PM

Shipment Created
System Admin

A New Domestic Shipment has been created

* Times listed are in GMT -6 : Central (US & Canada), Mexico City, Saskatchewan

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time capsule for August 15th Richmond to Twickenham

2011-08-15T09:12:00.001Z

Richmond - Twickenham

Green Pine Cones Richmond - Twickenham

Taken August 9, 2010 at 1:39 pm

Airstream Cafe

London 08 10

Taken August 14, 2010 at 2:41 pm

Street Cries Prohibited

Richmond - Twickenham

Taken August 9, 2010 at 1:44 pm

Bat Walks at Marble Hill Park Richmond - Twickenham

Taken August 9, 2010 at 1:52 pm

Richmond - Twickenham Ferry Crossing The River Thames

Richmond - Twickenham

Taken August 9, 2010 at 11:27 am

Andy Roberts

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Time capsule for July 25th to August 8th, 2010

2011-08-01T09:22:00.001Z

Cycle Hire Norton Folgate

Taken July 25, 2010 at 11:45 am

London Bike Hire Bicycles Arrive

Taken July 29, 2010 at 5:27 pm

London Palladium Sister Act

Taken July 28, 2010 at 10:12 am

Ship In A Bottle Trafalgar Square Fourth Plinth

Taken August 2, 2010 at 6:15 pm

Bandstand Busking

Taken July 25, 2010 at 11:56 am

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Google+ For Musicians

2011-07-28T11:23:00.001Z

You would be hard pressed to NOT have heard of Google+, the newest social networking and sharing tool from Google which after one month of existence boasts around 18 million users. Artists are already bombarded with a plethora of tools to help them connect with their fans, but Google+ truly adds some unique features which have great potential for integration into a musician’s marketing arsenal.

Overview:

Google+ consists of a content stream, photos, sparks, hangouts, and chat. While these features are nothing groundbreaking, the feature pulling all of the others together is Circles. Circles allow you to put contacts into different, self-defined groups, which control what content you see and share. Since there are a number of good articles explaining the basics of the platform, let’s get into how each feature may be utilized by an artist.

Note: Currently only personal accounts exist and Google has suggested that businesses (artists) postpone creating accounts until special business accounts currently under development are made available.

Circles:

Circles is where the magic of Google+ takes place. You can create as many Circles as you want, and add people by simply dragging their info into a Circle. Once your Circles are created, you can share content to select Circles as well as view content streams from specific circles. Artists should start by importing their mailing list addresses into Google+, posting their info on their existing marketing channels (facebook, twitter), and inviting those not yet using the service to join.

Now that you have your contacts, it is time to organize your Circles. It should be noted that your Circles are private, so others cannot view or be offended by your orginizational decisions. Some possible Circles include:

Industry Representatives: You probably only want to share updates concerning your latest releases, videos, and press content with industry folk who may be following you as they are less concerned about the burrito you just consumed.

Fans: This is where you can share the content your fan base enjoys reading. Let them know about your whereabouts, experiences, touring or recording progress, post photos and music etc…

Breakdown the Fan Circle into smaller circles to have more defined targeting. For example, create Circles for different areas of the country and international fans to ensure you aren’t over promoting shows to fans thousands of miles away. If your fan base includes young teens, young adults, and older adults, consider categorizing these contacts as well. Each group prefers to be spoken to in different tone and filled in on different activities. Sometimes even male and female Circles make sense.

Other artists: Much like yourself, other artists are learning from experiences, trying out new marketing ideas, using new services etc…Follow what others are doing and share what you know with others in your position.

Following: Much like Twitter, you can follow others without being Circled back. This is good for keeping up with informative figures who may not call for reciprocal sharing.

Knowing which content your various Circles enjoy receiving will help ensure that only the most suitable posts make it to their stream.

Sparks:

Sparks are similar to your RSS feed or Google Alerts. Simply add some interests and topics you’d like to follow and check it ever so often to stay up to date.

Hangouts:

This is another great feature for artists. Hangouts are hosted group video/audio/text chats. If you’ve used Ustream, it’s a little similar but even more interactive considering you can see and hear the other members in the Hangout. It is really a great way to allow your fans to get to know you as well as for you to get more acquainted with your fans. Host special Hangouts for your different Circles and maybe play an acoustic set, have an open question and answer session, or just let your fans connect with one another.

Daria Musk performs in a Hangout.

The features are there, but the success of Google+’s ability to provide artists with the ultimate marketing tool will largely depend on how many users ultimately adopt the platform. Overall, Google+ will provide artists a way to more meaningfully connect with their audience.

Please share your thoughts and ideas concerning Google+ for artists as this is unexplored territory that begs for creative implementation. If you aren’t yet a part of the club, post your email and I or another kind soul will send you an invite.

Scott Horton helps recording artists achieve the ‘sound in their head’ by providing his technical and creative sonic input through his online mixing service Virtual Mix Engineer.

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Network Rail for New Graduates

2011-07-20T07:59:00.001Z

Hello

Hopefully you have already picked up the mail that Tom’s sent you yesterday to introduce use. He mentioned the chance to come to York and meet us and get your self familiarised with the place and ask a few questions if needed.

We have a room booked at one of our offices arranged by Kafui to have a talk about what to expect and see what we have been up to in the first year. Also we plan to have a bit of a social after wards at a local public house.

So we have booked a room up for the 4^th August 3-5 at Hudson House York. It’s opposite the train station but not all that important as it will probably be easier to meet you at the station anytime from around half 2 onwards and then we can take you over there.

If you can let me know ASAP if you can, or for that matter, cannot make it?

As there is only the 3 of you I am sure we can look at rearranging it if not convenient, however we are all away on a training course for 2 weeks after that and would hope to meet up asap.

Please let me know asap if you can make it either by mail or by phone. I will probably have a ring round towards the end of the week if I am waiting on a response.

By the way this is nothing formal, its relaxed just to try and put you at ease before you get started proper.

Speak soon

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Good Morning Sunshine in the Valley

2011-07-13T08:00:00.001Z

Andy Roberts

http://distributedresearch.net/blog

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