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<description><![CDATA[REMEMBER THE DAY – JANUARY 9th Interesting diversion form CashLady Famous Events Steve Jobs announced something called the iPhone 2007 Jacko Awarded Artist of the Century in 2002 Birthdays Tricky Dickie 1933 Jimmy Page 1944 Weddings Sophie Dhal wedded Jamie Cullam 2010 Deaths Peter Cook 1995]]></description>
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Interesting diversion form <a href="https://www.cashlady.com">CashLady</a>
<h3>Famous Events</h3>
Steve Jobs announced something called the iPhone 2007
Jacko Awarded Artist of the Century in 2002
<h3>Birthdays</h3>
Tricky Dickie 1933
Jimmy Page 1944
<h3>Weddings</h3>
Sophie Dhal wedded Jamie Cullam 2010
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<h3>You can keep the Costa Brava and all that palava, going no farther, me i’d rather have me a day down Margate with all me family</h3>
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Launched three years ago, <a href="https://www.bytheseafestival.com/">By the Sea Festival</a> is part of Margate’s facelift from shabby, run-down resort to rapidly gentrifying, hipster-friendly destination. Building on an expanded live music programme designed to lure Londoners to Kent for weekend breaks, the festival is centred on the revamped Dreamland amusement park, which still has a fresh-paint feel after its £25 million refurbishment. There was noticeably more finished infrastructure in place this year than at last year’s festival according to this <a href="https://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/pop-review-by-the-sea-festival-margate-93fkkhjqg">Source</a>
<h2>Bands & Singers at By The Sea</h2>
Spread over three days, a little thinly in places, the festival offered a mix-tape menu of mostly youthful, up-and-coming talent of singers and live bands including a pleasingly high ratio of female artists. Among this year’s offbeat charmers were the lo-fi north London trio Girl Ray, who clothed their bittersweet teen-romance confessionals in zingy guitar melodies, and Dream Wife, a kind of fresh-faced riot-girl quartet from Iceland via Brighton. Yet, once again, the top prize for high-voltage performance went to HMLTD, the peacock-haired electro-punk provocateurs whose raucous set crackled with knowing nods to vintage Bowie, Iggy and Nick Cave.
The Saturday headliners, Metronomy, have made great strides in recent years, beefing up their streamlined groove-pop sound to suit bigger stages and brighter, bouncier shows. Their crammed set in Dreamland’s hangar-like main ballroom was a high-energy spectacular of shiny, effusive, syncopated synth-funk.
On Sunday the festival moved across town to the <a href="https://www.margatewintergardens.co.uk">Winter Gardens</a>, a grand music hall opened in 1911, and seemingly not redecorated since. This cavernous, chandelier-hung pleasure palace has hosted Danny La Rue, Tommy Cooper, Ronnie Corbett and their like. It was truly a shame that the festival didn’t search for new comedians available to book and looking for gigs to fill in the yawning gaps between sets.
Another faded comedy act long past their prime, the Libertines drew a huge crowd to their stand-alone headline show, rolling out the barrel for a two-hour knees-up of boorishly blokey mockney-rock. This was Brexit in musical form, the ramshackle soundtrack to a monochrome retro-fantasy of kiss-me-quick, warm-beer, nicotine-stained Englishness. Incorporating Carl Barât and Pete Doherty, the Rodney and Del Boy of pop, into By the Sea made solid commercial sense, but they were still an oddly staid choice to close such an eclectic, forward-looking festival.
Down To Margate
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Down to Margate, we’ll have a pill of jellied eels at the cockle stall 
Down to Margate, we’ll go on the pier and we’ll have a beer aside of the sea 
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<title>Iconic Vans from TV and the Movies</title>
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Many people watch movies for the adrenaline boosting action they are packed with, but no amount of speed, gunshots and explosion can really bring fame to cars used in these scenes. It takes more than special effects to make viewers remember a specific vehicle and view it as an inseparable part of that cinematic experience.
The following is a list of 7 iconic vans from TV shows and movies in the past 3 decades and if you haven’t seen them yet, you can see what they are about in youtube.com previews or piratebay.com torrents.
The Mystery Machine in “Scooby-Doo” appears on almost every “top X vans” list on the Internet. It is easy to see why. Though officially a children’s movie van, this brightly coloured fantasy by Chevy or Volkswagen (depending on the movie) is probably many adult person’s dream.
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It looks cute and benevolent, but it never fails to nail those sneaky villains. Unfortunately, this van is hardly something you could ever find at your local national van rental service.
Del Boy and Rodney from “Only Fools and Horses” boast their own three-wheeled “beauty”, the Reliant Regal van. Don’t let its bright yellow exterior fool you. It has seen more black-market, tax-evading activity than most other similar vans you see on the streets.
Disco Van from “24 Hour Party People” certainly looks like it has seen some serious partying and makes viewers long for their own disco van where they can listen to Joy Division, New Order, Sex Pistols and Happy Mondays as if the ‘80s never stopped.
There is no forgetting or ever mistaking <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UrukIHnq-K8" rel="nofollow">Mutt Cutts’ van</a> from “Dumb and Dumber” for any other van. Dressed as a dog in gray fur, with ears, nose and red tongue, Mutt Cuts’ van is as wacky as its owner and the entire movie.
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Though “Back to the Future” DeLorean time-machine is difficult to compete with, it seems like the Volkswagen Station Wagon driven by Libyan terrorists in the movie has<a href="http://backtothefuture.wikia.com/wiki/Volkswagen_Station_Wagon" rel="nofollow"> quite a number of fans</a> in the film community. The Station Wagon will certainly be remembered as part of a great trilogy.
Vans can be associated with scary things as well, and Hippie Van from “The Texas Chain Saw Massacre” will probably remind us of that for a long time.
GMC Vandura from “The A Team” is another hot-shot that makes all the “celebrity van” lists on the net. The fame probably comes from the van’s “buff” exterior and the surveillance equipment in the back.
Though some of these movies and shows don’t rate well on <a href="http://www.imdb.com/chart/top" rel="nofollow">imdb.com</a>, the rankings apparently don’t have much influence on how a featured van becomes a legend.
 
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<title>Cool Music Venues in London</title>
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<description><![CDATA[London is the birthplace of many a music movement, with genres of all kinds exploding onto the national and international scenes with help of some truly iconic London-based music venues that did their own bit to shape the elements of numerous musical themes. If you are booking a venue for a wedding and want to […]]]></description>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[London is the birthplace of many a music movement, with genres of all kinds exploding onto the national and international scenes with help of some truly iconic London-based music venues that did their own bit to shape the elements of numerous musical themes.
If you are booking a venue for a wedding and want to find some entertainment then take a look at the various suggestions on <a href="https://www.findaweddingsupplier.co.uk/">Find a Wedding Supplier</a> where you will also be able to find a good selection of musicians and singers to hire.
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<a href="https://www.twine.fm/onemanband">https://www.twine.fm/onemanband</a>
Who could forget the post-war jazz boom, the UK’s answer to rock and roll and the spontaneous arrival of punk rock, followed later on by the influential electronic age and its offspring which continue to thrive among modern day audiences.
If you’re seeking a taste of some genuine London-based musical heritage, here are five music venues you have to put time aside to visit.
The Lexington
Those with a passion for vibrant and explosive gigs will tell you all about the Lexington with its combination of renowned beverages and highly reputable music acts. There aren’t many other venues that display the Americana theme as well as this beautifully designed club that also features an extensive bar and restaurant.
The drinks menu is as substantial as the London itself, with American craft brewery beers proving a prominent feature. With a capacity of 300+ strong, you’ll experience an atmosphere that’s unparalleled if you’re a fan of classic rock n’ roll, indie or even hip-hop music on occasion.
Dublin Castle
Camden is one of those places that guarantees outstanding musical talent and performances on a regular basis. The Dublin is certainly one of the best venues to experience if you’re looking to discover the musical preferences of those hoping to make a name for themselves in the modern day.
It’s a low key venue that offers little in the way of luxury, yet this is exactly what traditional underground music venues were all about all those years ago. This quaint little pub/music venue combo really is symbolic of music outside of the mainstream and there’s simply no better way to start your London-based music adventures.
Ain’t Nothing But Blues
You’ll find this popular Blues bar in Soho, immediately behind Hamleys in Regent Street. Blues is huge in the US and this is arguably the closest you’ll get to a genuine Blues experience in London.
Since opening in October 1993, Ain’t Nothing But Blues has stayed open every night of the week, welcoming musicians and customers alike to an internationally friendly atmosphere where Blues can be enjoyed alongside a few drinks. Be sure to stop by for a melodic history lesson surrounding the art of Blues and London’s role in its development as a thriving genre.
The Wilmington Arms
The Wilmington Arms in Clerkenwell is highly regarded by many a US rock n’ roll fan as the owners have proven their worth by creating an atmosphere that’s worthy of any classic rock n’ roll club in the States.
“The Wilmo”, as it’s known, has its own army of DIY promoters who ensure every night is a thoroughly enjoyable experience. The bar features a jukebox featuring a plethora of rock n’ roll classics and an outstanding live music venue that welcomes some stand-out local indie acts that would certainly live up to the expectations of the prominently featured Johnny Cash.
Brixton Academy
This is the original academy and the birthplace of many successful London-based musical careers. It’s certainly one of the most imposing venues in the UK and appeals to acts of all sizes. If you don’t fancy taking a chance at some of London’s smaller venues, you can play it safe with Brixton Academy and enjoy some wonderfully talented groups that come from various musical backgrounds.
The Academy has an unrivalled history with some of the largest acts to come out of the UK gracing its stage in the past. The Sex Pistols introduced South London to Punk Rock at Brixton, while the Clash, the Smiths and the Arctic Monkeys are just a few of the other notable acts to play here.
Thanks to Mike James for this selection of London Music venues. Mike is the Content Editor at www.bestvenues.london
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<description><![CDATA[An important diversion today away from the fun and frolics of mainstream entertainment. Here we explore the serious matter of lifestyle choices, their effects on stress and the impact of stress on the risk of heart disease. For many years scientific evidence has tried to link stress and heart attacks — but it has come […]]]></description>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[An important diversion today away from the fun and frolics of mainstream entertainment. Here we explore the serious matter of lifestyle choices, their effects on stress and the impact of stress on the risk of heart disease.
For many years scientific evidence has tried to link stress and heart attacks — but it has come to light that not just stressed middle-aged executives are at risk from heart disease.
You could be forgiven for experiencing a sense of déjà vu when reading <a href="http://nhs.uk/news/2014/06June/Pages/Stress-causes-damage-to-the-heart.aspx" rel="dofollow">yesterday’s news</a> that researchers have identified a link between stress and heart attack. After all, when asked to think of a heart attack victim, most of us revert to the stereotype of a sweating, stressed-out middle-aged businessman clutching his chest. However, the link with stress has never been that clear cut.
According to the British Heart Foundation there is no convincing evidence that stress is a direct causal factor for heart disease. Indeed, the Harvard study behind yesterday’s headlines — showing that stress exacerbates narrowing of the coronary arteries, increasing the risk of blockage — only identified a possible mechanism. It did not confirm that the stressed individuals went on to have more heart attacks, only potentially deleterious changes in their circulation.
Although there may not be much evidence of a direct link between stress and <a href="http://nhs.uk/conditions/Heart-attack/Pages/Introduction.aspx" rel="dofollow">heart attack</a>, there are plenty of indirect associations to explain why the relationship is so established in medical lore. Stress induces a range of physiological changes, such as raising blood pressure, that do have direct associations with premature ageing of the coronary arteries and increase demand on the heart. And stressed individuals also tend to lead unhealthier lifestyles. They may drink or smoke more, not sleep as well, have less time or inclination to eat healthily, and visits to the gym are one of the first things to be dropped when under the cosh at work.
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The fact that our middle-aged businessman is stressed, though, isn’t the only problem with the stereotype. While work-related problems are the number one stressor in western society, it’s those lower down in organisations who are most likely to develop heart disease — not so much your high-flying company executive as the man on the factory floor. And you don’t have to be a male, or that old either.
Over the next 12 months at least 6,000 people in the UK between the ages of 35 and 60 will die from heart disease; and while men account for the majority, women are far from immune. The average British woman is three times <a href="http://www.netdoctor.co.uk/interactive/news/women-more-likely-to-die-from-heart-attack-than-men-id801473475-t116.html" rel="nofollow">more likely</a> to die from a heart attack than she is from breast cancer, yet she is far more likely to check her breasts than worry about her blood pressure or cholesterol.
Fortunately we are winning the war against heart disease. In the Sixties it killed nearly 200,000 British men and women every year. Today that figure has more than halved to about 80,000 a year thanks to medical advances and improvements in lifestyle and standards of living. Heart attacks, though, still remain an all too common threat — about half of all 40-year-old men and a third of women will go on to have a heart attack at some stage of their lives — and effective prevention is key.
Stress is hard to tackle. If problems at work or home were easy to deal with they wouldn’t be stressful. Yet there is plenty you can do to <a href="http://britannica.com/blogs/2011/11/preventing-high-blood-pressure-heart-disease/" rel="dofollow">negate more established direct risk factors</a> such as diet, lifestyle and high blood pressure — and the more likely you are to run into trouble, the greater the benefits.
The simplest way to identify whether you are heading for an early grave is to use one of the risk calculators that GPs and cardiologists depend upon to assess their patients. The latest version is now <a href="https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.bc.jbs3heartrisk" rel="dofollow">available as an app</a> for your smartphone and, for the first time, estimates your “heart age” so that you can see how you are faring compared to your peers.
You can also keep an eye on your blood pressure by using one of the many types of monitors available for home use as suggested by the National Institute for Clinical Excellence in <a href="http://britannica.com/blogs/2012/02/love-heart-blood-pressure-readings/" rel="dofollow">this feature on the Encyclopedia Britannica </a>
Rapid assessment in the event of trouble is also vital. Dial 999 if you develop symptoms suggestive of a heart attack — typically central chest pain, often described as heaviness, which lasts ten minutes or more and may spread to the neck, jaw or arms. Time is of the essence; the quicker you get to hospital, the more likely you are to benefit from the latest treatments and make a full recovery.
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Lunch is an oft-overlooked meal, with most people being pressed for time in the middle of the day, or only being allowed a meagre 30 minutes, and just end up grabbing a pre-packed sandwich to eat over their keyboard, or worse, just forgoing the whole thing altogether and stuffing ourselves silly at dinner. It’s about time we took back our lunchtimes, and what better way to do it than at some of the best eateries in London? Let’s take a look at some of our favourites.
Pollen Street Social, 8-10 Pollen Street, London W1S 1NQ
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This lively Michelin-starred venue is described as a “modern urban meeting point”, which sounds a little pretentious, but you will surely be won over by their delightfully presented and quirky offerings such as crispy pig’s ears, pumpkin cappuccino, and braised ox cheeks. We would recommend you book well in advance so you have plenty of time to enjoy the 8-course tasting menu. (tell your boss you might return to the office a bit later!
Fat Lorenzo’s Kitchen & Bar, 5-6 Clipstone Street, London W1W 6BB
This incredibly popular Italian/American restaurant is perfect for a sumptuous and filling meal at any time of the day, with friendly and helpful staff, hearty, large portions of fantastic food, and modern yet comfortable furnishings. Their signature pizza is a must-have, as are the decadent desserts.
Arbutus, 63-64 Frith Street, London W1D 3JW
This high-end eatery serves traditional British food with a Gallic haute cuisine twist, and would be great for a business lunch with clients you want to impress. With such delights on offer as squash veloute with egg and grapefruit, and the intimidating-sounding but delicious crispy pig’s head, you’re sure to make a grand impression. Located in the West End, Arbutus is also well-placed for grabbing a bite to eat before watching a show in the evening.
Lima, 31 Rathbone Place, Fitzrovia, London W1T 1JH
Few places rival award-winning Peruvian restaurant Lima for a truly authentic taste of the raw fish dish ceviche, one of their specialties created by their Head Chef Robert Ortiz. If you’re not sure what to order, the professional and attentive waiting staff will be more than happy to advise you. All the food is so beautifully presented and authentic, you will feel as if you’ve popped over to Peru for your lunch!
Vanilla Black, 17- 18 Tooks Court, London EC4A 1LB
A completely vegetarian restaurant is rare enough, let alone one so dedicated to fine dining as Vanilla Black. Vegetarians need not miss out on all the delicious lunchtime fun, or get stuck with some tired old goat’s cheese and mushroom lasagne with Vanilla Black’s incredible menu. They offer such amazing delicacies as the decadent double-baked cheese soufflé, pumpkin terrine with orange purée, and seared seaweed and cabbage with pickled potatoes, all part of their set lunch menu.
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Vegan and gluten-free options are also available, so everyone can enjoy the innovative and creative dishes on offer here.
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<title>The Hunt For a Great Manager</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 22 Jan 2016 14:23:07 +0000</pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA[Finding a proper manager can be a painful and frustrating process for many artists; the seemingly endless amount of pitching, sending out unsolicited material and inviting seasoned pros down to showcases only to be met by rejection on the other end can be debilitating. Many musicians blame the managers — it’s easy to convince yourself […]]]></description>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[Finding a proper manager can be a painful and frustrating process for many artists; the seemingly endless amount of pitching, sending out unsolicited material and inviting seasoned pros down to showcases only to be met by rejection on the other end can be debilitating. Many musicians blame the managers — it’s easy to convince yourself that their blind eye and stone ears can’t see and hear your musical greatness. But in truth, artists often are not properly prepared for management, nor are their careers in shape to the point where an experienced manager would be interested.
<blockquote>So how do you know the right time to get a manager and what are the best ways to secure proper management?</blockquote>
Read more at <a href="http://blog.reverbnation.com/2012/10/29/how-to-get-a-great-manager-6-tips-from-music-exec-jeff-rabhan/">http://blog.reverbnation.com/2012/10/29/how-to-get-a-great-manager-6-tips-from-music-exec-jeff-rabhan/</a>
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<title>A brief history of the cherry picker</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 15 Dec 2015 19:21:21 +0000</pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA[The Cherry Picker is a well-established piece of machinery that can be seen up and down the country being used across a number of industries. For anyone that drives on the M25 in the UK, cherry pickers provide a change of scenery just north of Heathrow Airport with a famous display of cherry pickers all […]]]></description>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[The Cherry Picker is a well-established piece of machinery that can be seen up and down the country being used across a number of industries. For anyone that drives on the M25 in the UK, cherry pickers provide a change of scenery just north of Heathrow Airport with a famous display of cherry pickers all at different heights. There is no doubting that they are an integral part of the modern world and are arguably amongst the most important inventions of the 20th century – at least for industrial uses.
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Everyone knows what a cherry picker is and what it does but not many people will know about where it has come from, how it was developed and by whom. There are also so fascinating uses that the cherry picker was not initially designed for but its versatility has led to. So, let’s begin with a crash course in the history of the cherry picker and it’s journey to being one of the most useful pieces of machinery in the world.
Inception
The cherry picker is a fairly modern invention by Jay Eitel in 1944. His invention of the highly manoeuvrable, easy to use truck with a telescopic arm – what we know as the cherry picker – was born out of frustration. He spent the summer of 1944 picking cherries by hand using a ladder, this tedious experience of moving the ladder continuously led him to think there was a better and more efficient method. He designed his cherry picker during the evenings and weekends and from his home in California he built the first prototype.
By 1953, Jay had founded Telsta Corporation in Sunnyvale, California and was commercially producing aerial lifts, or cherry pickers, for the communications and utilities industry. Some would credit this invention as one of the main reasons for the world having such widespread telecoms industries, predominantly due to the fact telephone cable could now be placed from a moving vehicle. It was in 1954 that Telsta Corporation really took off with orders being placed by a large number of utility companies looking to be more efficient.
Over the course of 22 years Jay Eitel was granted 65 patents relating to cherry pickers and continued to develop new ideas up until his retirement in 1976. Although he was retired, Jay’s invention went strength from strength – as is evident today – and his original Telsta branded products are still being produced and sold, albeit by a different company. Not many people will know the name of Jay Eitel but his contribution to the modern world should not be underestimated.
Modern day uses
As previously mentioned, there are now many industries outside of utility companies that use cherry pickers every day, some of them were probably beyond the expectations of Jay Eitel but it goes to show how a portable aerial platform can revolutionise different industries. The obvious industries that stick out are ones that involve telegraph poles, the original external users of the cherry picker, and the fruit picking industry, the industry Jay Eitel originally built his machine for.
The cleaning industry is another large user of the cherry picker, using them for high access cleaning jobs. They have made this type of cleaning a lot safer and more efficient as it has reduced the need for scaffolding and ladders, you can now have all the equipment you need next to you and move from the ground to heights in a matter of moments. This is part of the reason for the use by the emergency services as well, it gives the fire service a platform to reach heights to both put fires out and to make rescue operations quicker and easier.
One of the most interesting industries to adopt the cherry picker to enhance its product is the film and TV industry. In order to achieve aerial or high angled shots filmmakers have been utilising the cherry picker for decades. It gives a stable platform for a cameraman to film from and opens up many other possibilities in the style of shot available to the director. There have even been adaptations to cherry pickers with the basket being removed and replaced by a gimbal and camera.
There are many uses for cherry pickers and it is certainly an invention that has increased productivity and efficiency across the world. It is very much an undervalued addition to machinery and goes about its business both quietly and efficiently – very much like its creator. Jay Eitel is not the most famous inventor or entrepreneur but in its own peculiar way his invention, the cherry picker, has revolutionised the work place for many people across the world.
<a name="_GoBack"></a>This article was provided by Mike James, an independent content writer in the construction business – working alongside companies such as cherry picker specialists <a href="http://www.mcpropertymaintenance.co.uk/" target="_blank">MC Property Maintenance and High Access</a>, who were consulted over the information in this piece.
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