With the age of literary correspondence dying, it seems more important than ever to provide spaces of warmth and comfort in which writers can not only retreat

The Midlands based rail champion, Campaign for Rail will be holding its inaugural Annual General Meeting tomorrow at the Atrium, Moor Street Station

Prime Minister triumphant as opponent of "ALL THAT WE HOLD DEAR IN BRITAIN" is neutralised.

Public support for benefits 'safety net'.

Half-season ticket launch will see help given to city charities.

Our recent story about proposed developments at Acocks Green has drawn a reply from local campaigner Julie Larden

Warwick Arts Centre have announced their summer film series, including some whip-smart comedies guaranteed to make you forget the lousy weather.

Figures reveal rise in the number of assaults on West Midlands ambulance staff.

Former world champion aims to regain her crowns.

Helping West Midlands creative talent into jobs.

'Rat run' fear over decision to open up street to through traffic.

Richard Lutz reports on a step forward in opening the Moseley/Kings Heath train line.

We're looking for a team lead / solution architect to work with AWS and SFMC. Position is full remote, but must be in the USA. Details are here.

The growing calls for systemic reform of American policing follow years of rising anger at the ongoing deaths of African Americans at the hands of law enforcement, including the recent killing of George Floyd. The calls for change run the gamut from severely restricting police use of deadly force, creating a national database of abusive officers and re-directing taxpayer money away from police toward social programs that improve education and tackle crises including homelessness, poverty and mental health care . But one key problem has gotten less attention: the conflict of interest, real and perceived, between prosecutors and police unions. When district attorneys run for the office they get political donations from a range of interests including powerful, well-funded police unions who represent the officers that district attorneys will be called to prosecute in the event of officer brutality, corruption or even murder. "We need to do everything that we can in this moment to avoid not

A former Trump campaign official has withdrawn from consideration for a job at the U.S. Department of Agriculture after being pulled into the imbroglio over Russia's interference efforts against the U.S. in the 2016 presidential race. Sam Clovis said on Thursday that he would not go forward in trying to become the USDA's undersecretary for research, education and economics. That news followed a quick series of connected developments in the Russia investigation being conducted by the Department of Justice special counsel: first, a guilty plea — announced Monday —by a former campaign adviser who worked for Clovis, and then, reports that Clovis has been interviewed by special counsel Robert Mueller's team in the Russia case and also testified before a Washington, D.C., grand jury. George Papadopoulos, the foreign policy adviser who has pleaded guilty, was approached by Russian agents early in his tenure and offered "dirt" on Democratic candidate Hillary Clinton and meetings with Russian

A lot of people collect things, and in Paul Sherman’s family, that thing is campaign memorabilia. Paul’s new book is called “Look Away: Documenting Crude and Sexist Items From the Trump Campaign Trail.” It includes several pictures from rallies in Georgia. We recently caught up with three members of the Sherman family.

Major Beer Company Seeks music for advertising campaign 3 Slots $15k

The opp is for several different pieces of music as it will cover 3 major tv / film ads and several web-blog adverts and music to show off a new product. They have asked for intense and dramatic songs, positive songs, friendship songs, and holiday and travel themed songs. Once again they are choosing different songs for different territories so there are many slots they are looking for me to fill.

The videos and ads will be seen by over a million people across the globe.

All styles of music and genres will be considered as the company are looking top quality songs but also lyrical substance and they are also looking for top quality standout attention-grabbing, meaningful songs whether softer emotive ballads or harder more powerful driving tracks as the range covered by the company is huge.

THEY JUST NEED BE TOP SONGS!!

Please submit your best work, radio ready, mastered songs. You must own 100% copyright. Only songs with cleared samples. I will accept demos as I am also a music producer / studio owner so if the song is a 'no brainer' and has enough potential to fit the opp then I would consider re-cutting it for the client.

Grand Northern Sync has worked closely with companies such as: Apple, Honda, Reebok, Samsung, BBC, ABC, New Show Media, Massive Films, Rickety Shack films, Seat, H&M, Busch,

Payouts and rights: If selected you will keep 100% of your rights, royalties and payments dependent on the number of times the tracks are used. Payout is $25k dependent on usage and length of use.

If selected the songs will be passed to the company and they will have the final say, Grand Northern Sync will be on hand to help the artist all the way through the process with chosen artists (at no financial charge).

All songs submitted will be considered for all the other opps we have.

I am looking forward to hearing your music.

PLEASE DO NOT SEND US TRACKS TO OUR SOUNDCLOUD, EMAIL, LINKEDIN OR ANY SOCIAL MEDIA....Please?

- Alexander Johnston / Grand Northern Sync

Cool Tracks Wanted for Fashion Campaign

Our client is looking for an interesting, cool track for the upcoming campaign for fashion brand. While the visuals feature tropical scenes, young adults having fun and splashing in the sea, the creative team wants to stir away from the typical Summer banger. Tonally, the track should feel fun and energetic, while retaining a level of surprise and sophistication. The focus of this search is hitting the right tone, the track can be old, new, featuring female or male vocals. We are open to several directions, however something with a timeless, vintage inspired sound would contrast the visuals well.

Good luck and please DO NOT contact us directly or via Social Media as this will not be read or listened to.

Much Love
Alex
Grand Northern Sync

Currently seeking “beats” for use in TV & Online advertising campaigns in South Korea!
,br> When I say “beats”, I mean any tracks that are driven by a breakbeat, as one, if not the most dominant part of the track. Ie, Drum & Bass, Hip-Hop, Dubstep, Electronica, Edm, Trap, Grime, Experimental etc.

All tracks must be upbeat and have a “Phat Beat”, “Killer Beat”, “Sick Beats”, “Dope Beat” or whatever your preferred description would be.

Music must be well produced, high-quality, mixed and mastered. Instrumental tracks preferred please, but great vocal tracks can be accepted too (if you can supply instrumental versions even better) and all tempos considered.

Artists must own all rights to their music 100% on both sides and there must be no copyright infringement. All music will be listened to, reviewed and feedback given.

The average cost of TV advertising commercial in Korea is $800 to $1,500 per track, and for worldwide rights up to $14,000.

The average cost of Online & YouTube advertising in Korea is $500-$2500 (geo restricted for single country of Korea), and worldwide use for $3000-$5000.

Selected tracks be sent to clients in South Korea and music licensed on a non-exclusive basis (so you maintain all rights to your music), we simply go 50-50 on deals we get and you're paid quarterly.

The South Korean market is built on a unique structure, which is not the same as any foreign market structure around the world. Because of this Korea has a higher advertising music fee than most other countries. This may be due to systemic limitations that the performing royalties cannot be collected, but also because there is no subsequent secondary payment after the initial payment of music fees. The total amount paid in Korea is 100% mechanical payout.

Clients who will be using music in South Korea; Korea's major advertising agencies including the CHEIL and INOCEAN and brands such as; Samsung, LG, Hyundai and SK to name a few.

If you make “beats’ I really look forward to hearing from you !

All the best,


- Giles Gale - Music supervisor, sync & Licensing Manager - Resonant Music Licensing

Every five years, the Pathfinder Camporee draws church youth from around the world for an unforgettable time of worship, learning, prayer, and fellowship. This year was no different, with over 55,000 young people and sponsors attending the gathering, which was held in Gillette, Wyoming. 

And for the first time ever, Amazing Facts and Pastor Doug Batchelor, president, attended the weeklong event—which included hosting a booth and offering kids a chance to earn an exclusive honor badge.

Over the first few days, many young people crowded around the Amazing Facts booth and attended a special class called “Preach It!,” taught by Daniel Hudgens, evangelist and assistant director of AFCOE, who taught school-age kids how to share their faith. Says Daniel, “It was a delight to see so many young people realize that they preach a sermon every day by the life they live.” Those who attended received a free book and could get a Preach It! badge after returning home.

Amazing Facts also produced a commemorative puzzle that incorporated this year’s camporee theme, “Believe the Promise.” The colorful artwork consisted of events from the life of Moses and the Exodus.

Later in the week, a storm severe enough to produce a tornado warning doused the camp with rain and even blew down tents. No significant damage was done, but when the chance of more severe weather threatened to strike camp during the final Sabbath, Camporee leaders made the difficult decision to end a day early for everyone’s safety.

Since all official Camporee activities were canceled, most attendees began to pack up. Still, with nowhere else to go, many at camp decided to stay through to the end.

With no Sabbath programs scheduled, Pastor Doug asked Camporee leadership if Amazing Facts could use a tent and microphone to host a worship service for anyone who wanted to attend. He got approval on Sabbath at 8:00 AM! The Amazing Facts team jumped into action, driving through the campground with a megaphone to invite everyone to join in the impromptu Sabbath service.

Says Pastor Doug, “There were only three or four people in the tent when I walked in, but we got started anyway. Someone offered to lead out in a song service. Then, a Pathfinder group showed up and offered to do special music. By the time we finished, 500 people were in the tent worshiping Jesus! There was still time before lunch, so we opened it up for the kids to ask their questions about the Bible.”

[PQ-HERE]People then began asking if there would be a vespers service. “I honestly didn’t know if anyone would come to that since we’d already met in the morning,” Pastor Doug shares. “I guess my faith was small because a thousand people showed up that evening for a message, prayer, and singing.”

Pastor Doug reflects, “It started with an idea Friday night, and by Sabbath evening, a thousand people were worshiping together. The youth there were so hungry for spiritual connection. I believe God worked a little miracle to make it happen.”

By God’s grace, the severe weather never materialized. And for one Amazing Facts worker, the unexpected turn of events pointed to the promise found in Romans 8:28: “God took something the devil had meant for harm and turned it into something good. We serve an amazing God!”

Today, we hear from unhoused people in the East Bay on their role in the presidential race. Then, photos and voices from the lives that are swept up when an encampment is cleared.

Wadith habla sobre la eliminación de los recobros del sistema de salud

Juanita León habla sobre su concepción de feminismo

Bedoya habla de trabajo habla sobre las cifras de desempleo en Colombia

Panelistas consideran que discursos en la Convención llamaron a la unidad y a la decencia, elementos que podrían asegurar el triunfo de Joe Biden

Panelistas debatieron sobre el significado del 8M y de las reflexiones que son necesarias. También analizaron las causas de los feminicidios y la necesidad de un cambio cultural.

Panelistas reflexionan sobre algunos cambios sociales que han ocurrido luego de un año de pandemia; creen que no hubo un cambio de fondo como sociedad.

Algunos panelistas consideran que la campaña ya inició; para otros todavía hace falta que partidos y coaliciones definan mecanismos.

20 años del 9/11: ¿qué tanto cambió al mundo?

Calificaron como un avance que ateos reconocidos estén en medio de la contienda; pero creen que figuras como Alejandro Gaviria no la tendrán fácil.

Panelistas creen que los partidos serán clave; pero que las prácticas tradicionales como el clientelismo se deberían dejar de lado.

Panelistas consideran que hay cambios en los enfoques de prevención y desarrollo territorial, así como continuidades al no avanzar hacia una visión de legalización de las drogas.

Panelistas consideran que hay cambios en los enfoques de prevención y desarrollo territorial, así como continuidades al no avanzar hacia una visión de legalización de las drogas.

Panelistas consideran que hay acuerdos sin peso como la deforestación cero al 2030; proponen medidas coercitivas y presencia institucional para enfrentar deforestación y EGI.

Panelistas consideran que ni las elecciones ni la movilización social han logrado canalizar el descontento en la sociedad ni la insatisfacción con la democracia.

Panelistas plantean que las maquinarias son estructuras necesarias para ganar una elección; sostienen que entenderlas en blanco y negro es un error.

Panelistas analizaron la distancia entre el liberalismo y el Pacto Histórico; la llegada de Francia Márquez como fórmula vicepresidencial y el futuro de Federico Gutiérrez y Sergio Fajardo.

Panelistas analizaron las dudas sobre las encuestas; las reuniones entre distintos sectores políticos y las figuras ciudadanas que generan polémica.

Panelistas consideran que se debe tener en cuenta el espíritu futurista de Elon Musk; creen que transformaciones en libertad de expresión le pueden dar ventajas.

Panelistas manifestaron su preocupación por el nivel de acusaciones y ataques entre las distintas campañas que lideran las encuestas.

Cuatro jefes de debate de las campañas a la presidencia hablaron de las dudas sobre el proceso electoral y la visión de país que cada uno representa.

Cuatro estrategas comentaron que a la campaña le faltó emoción, pero creen que fue importante el papel de las redes sociales y resaltan la estrategia en comunicaciones de Rodolfo Hernández.

Panelistas analizaron la importancia del informe para avanzar hacia la reconciliación; creen que su difusión y comprensión será clave en los próximos años.

Panelistas consideran que cambios no se ajustarían a la normativa, otros plantean que las modificaciones podrían ser de buena fe y en beneficio de la Contraloría.

El alcalde Pumarejo aseguró que, si no hay respuesta favorable por parte de las empresas generadoras de energía, se recurrirá al legislativo.

Panelistas analizaron la estabilidad o eventual inestabilidad política de varios países que se enfrentan a elecciones, cambios de gobierno o la continuación de regímenes políticos.

Panelistas analizaron las elecciones del próximo martes en Estados Unidos en las que se renovará la Cámara, una parte del Senado y servirá como referendo para el gobierno de Joe Biden.

Panelistas creen que esta es una oportunidad para generar nuevos acuerdos, financiación y revelar estudios sobre el cambio climático.