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This Restaurant Has a 10-Year Reservation Wait List
By Farrah Shaikh
Have you ever tried to get a reservation at a hot new restaurant only to be told there's a long wait list? You have probably heard stories about ridiculous waiting periods at some of the world's best restaurants. The French Laundry is consistently booked months in advance. El Bulli closed with rumors that there were still 30,000 people left on its wait list. And Roa's in NYC barely picks up the phone. But nothing compares to the 10-year wait list at the 20-seat restaurant Damon Baehrel.
Located in Earlton, NY, over 100 miles north of Manhattan, Damon Baehrel is in the basement of Chef Damon Baehrel and his wife's home. With no set menu, all ingredients are hand-picked by Baehrel, who prepares a 4- to 5-hour, 14- to 19-course tasting experience for a mere $265 (beverages not included). The wait list for this restaurant is one of the world's longest.
Amazingly, Baehrel works all alone. He forages, preps, cooks, waits, and cleans everything he serves. The restaurant opened in 1989, and word quickly spread about the incredible dishes. TripAdvisor.com commenters have noted that it's an "indescribable dining experience" and "out of this world."
After a piece about the restaurant ran on Bloomberg.com, the wait jumped from 5 years to almost 10 years. Reservations are only taken by email through an account that's maintained by Baehrel's friend. So, if you must dine at Damon Baehrel, write that email now, and get ready to practice patience.
Would you wait 10 years for a restaurant reservation?
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DIDDY HAS JUST SIGNED A BRAND NEW, 18-YEAR-OLD SINGER NAMED MEGAN NICOLE!
(AllHipHop News) Bad Boy Records has signed 18-year-old singer Megan Nicole.
Bad Boy founder Sean "Diddy" Combs and label President Harve Pierre signed Megan Nicole, who has over 1 million YouTube subscribers.
Megan Nicole's covers of songs like Call Me Maybe and "The Lazy Song," have helped her earn more than 250 million views on her YouTube page.
She is currently in the studio, recording new songs for her Bad Boy/Interscope debut.
Megan Nicole was born in Houston, Texas and raised in Katy, Texas.
She made her debut in December 2009, with a cover of Kings of Leon's "Use Somebody."
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List of all Swedish Car Brands
Although Sweden is far from being one of the world's largest automakers, it is still the home country for several well-known brands, including Volvo, Saab, and Scania.
Export means much to the local auto industry, as 85% of passenger automobiles made inside the country are sold abroad. For heavy vehicles, the export volume is even higher, it reaches 95%. Car sales account for about 12% of the country's export income.
Information: Volvo logo meaning
Website: www.volvocars.com
Unlike the truck manufacturer Volvo AB, the Volvo Cars company belongs to Chinese owners. The company is based in Hisingen. Over 50% of its worldwide employees work in Sweden.
Information: Koenigsegg logo meaning
Website: www.koenigsegg.com
The brand headquartered in Ängelholm, Skåne County, is famous for its high-performance sports cars.
Uniti Sweden AB
Website: www.uniti.earth
The company established by Lewis Horne develops a high tech electric city car. Uniti Sweden AB grew out of an open innovation project at Lund University. The startup is based in Lund.
Caresto
Website: www.caresto.se
The founder of Caresto is the Volvo Concept Center employee Leif Tufvesson. The brand is registered in Ängelholm.
Saab Automobile AB
Information: Saab logo meaning
Founded: 1945-2012
One of the most known carmakers became property of General Motors in 2000, which, in its turn, sold it to the Dutch automaker Spyker Cars in 2010. A year later, the company filed for bankruptcy. Its bankrupt estate was purchased by National Electric Vehicle Sweden in 2012, which started manufacturing the Saab 9-3 in 2013. However, a year later, the company lost its rights for the Saab brand and is now going to make electric cars similar to 9-3 under its own marque.
While the number of active Swedish car brands is only about five, the number of the defunct brands exceeds 30. In addition to Saab, the list of the largest defunct brands includes the truck manufacturer Scania (1903–1911).
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3. Contains list of the group administrators names.By default it is blank i.e. only user having same name as,group name is first group administrator.
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The Public Service Pensions Board was established by Executive Council on 25th February, 1992 under the Pensions (Amendment) Law, 1991, that came into effect on 1st January, 1992.
This Law also established Public Service Pensions Fund. Employees began contributing to the fund at 4% effective 1st January, 1990. Employers began matching this with an additional 4% contribution with effect from 1st January, 1991. Contributors to and beneficiaries of public service pensions comprised of permanent and pensionable Caymanian employees of the Cayman Islands Government, Caymanian civil servants seconded to Statutory Authorities and elected members of the Legislative Assembly.
Prior to July 1996, Caymanian Group Employees received a reduced monthly allowance on retirement. In July 1996, the Pensions (Amendment) Law, 1996 made provision for the payment of full benefits to this category of employees on the same basis to those hired on a permanent basis and added Group Employees as contributors to the Fund. In January of the same year, the Government increased the employer contribution rate to 6%. This increase was later followed by a similar increase in employee contributions in January 1998.
Prior to 14th April 1999, pension benefits were paid out of general revenue and were regulated by the Pensions Law. At this time the plan was solely a defined benefit scheme. The Pensions Law provided for payment of retirement benefits to eligible employees with ten or more years of pensionable service to the Government.
Normal retirement age was sixty but pension benefits could begin at age 55 or, in special cases, at age 50 with the approval of the Governor. The maximum pension payable could not exceed 2/3rd of the highest pensionable emoluments drawn by employees at any time during the course of service. The formula used to calculate benefits varied depending on whether the employee joined the service before or after 10th July 1980, with a reduced benefit accruing to those who commenced service after.
Those employees who retired with less than 10 years of pensionable service received a gratuity not exceeding five times the annual amount of the pension which might have been granted if there had been no qualifying period. If pensionable employees served less than 10 years, there was no provision for pension contributions to be refunded.
With the coming into effect of new legislation on the 14th of April 1999, the Public Service Pensions Board (the "Board") was re-established as a Statutory Authority. Board's main office is located in Cricket Square (Century Yard), George Town and as 31 December 2007 employed 22 staff. The Board is responsible for among other things, administering.
The Public Service Pensions Fund (the "Fund"), communicating with plan participants and employers, prescribing contribution rates in accordance with the latest actuarial valuation and recommending amendments to the Public Service Pensions Plan (the "Plan") as needed.
The Public Service Pensions Law, 1999 (the "Law") repealed the Pensions Law (1999 Revision), and is the main law governing the Fund. The Law is in essence the Plan text. The Fund's main functions are to receive and invest pension contributions from public sector employers and employees and to pay out pension benefits as due under the Law. The Fund is vested in the Board.
The Plan has a defined benefit and a defined contribution component. All participants who joined the plan prior to 14th of April 1999 were enrolled in the Defined Benefit part of the plan. Those participants joining after this date were enrolled in either one of the two components depending on their circumstances.
The Public Service Pensions (Amendment and Validation) Law, 2000 was passed on 20th June 2000 to amend the date after which all new employees were to be enrolled in the Defined Contribution plan to 1st January 2000 and to close the Defined Benefit plan with effect from 31st December 1999. Those employees receiving Contracted Officers Supplement (COS) are exempted from participation in the Plan.
Additionally, it should be noted that the Board is statutorily required to administer the Parliamentary Pensions Plan and the Judicial Pensions Plan with their resulting Plan Funds being pooled together with the Plan Fund of the larger, main Plan (Public Service Pensions Plan) for investment purposes.
Public Service Pensions Law (2013 Revision), Public Service Pensions Regulations (2011 Revision), Public Service Pensions (Ex-Gratia Pensions) Regulations, 2012, Parliamentary Pensions Law, 2004 and the Judges' Emoluments And Allowances Law (2006 Revision) and the Judges Emoluments and Allowances Order 2005, Parliamentary Pensions (Amendment) Law, 2009.


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Parker expansion to add 14 classrooms
By Jack Minch |
PUBLISHED: October 19, 2007 at 12:00 a.m. | UPDATED: July 13, 2019 at 12:00 a.m.
DEVENS — MassDevelopment this week announced it acted as intermediary for the sale of a $2.6 million tax-exempt bond for the Francis W. Parker Charter Essential School, which is using the money to buy its building and pay for an ongoing expansion project.
The school is adding about 26,000 square feet to the 43,000-square-foot building, which sits on about nine acres.
Parker is paying MassDevelopment $1.6 million for the land and an existing building on Antietam Street.
The school is buying prefabricated units from Wachusett Regional High School to form a two-story expansion, with 14 classrooms behind the existing school, said Richard High of Harvard, a trustee for the Sizer Foundation, which leads the schools fundraising efforts.
The building at Wachusett will be taken apart in 32 pieces, then moved to Parker, where it will be reassembled.
"It's almost like a Lego building," High said.
The renovation and expansion are expected to be completed in December.
The school community is pleased to be expanding its physical structure, but the plans don't include increasing enrollment or staffing, High said.
The 30-year Parker bond was sold in a pool of bonds, said MassDevelopment spokesman Adam Bickelman. The lender doesn't have to pay taxes on the interest because the money is loaned to nonprofit groups, using MassDevelopment as an intermediary.
"That's one of the powers of MassDevelopment that the state gave us — the authority to be the intermediary to get that bond in place," said MassDevelopment Vice President Daniel McManus.
The interest rate is currently under 5 percent but is periodically adjusted, McManus said.
Parker was founded in 1995 as one of the state's first charter schools, High said. There are about 365 students in grades 7-12 from 38 towns and cities.
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Much has been said about marketing to different generations. From the retiring Baby Boomers to the social-media savvy Millennials with the Gen Xers in the middle, all three of them require significantly different marketing techniques.
All four generations have value to businesses, but they all need to be pampered in different ways. Once you figure out the best way to attract each group, the next step is to gain their loyalty. Differentiated marketing can be done by any business with nearly any budget and it generally pays off when done well.
The names and age ranges of the generations often vary between sources. There are still a few remaining members of the generations that fought in World War II, fondly known as The Greatest Generation or the GI Generation, but the youngest of this group is 94 years old.
The Silent Generation is known for being traditionalists. They look for items that give them a sense of comfort and value. They also strive to belong. Even though they are senior citizens, they do not want to be thought of as old.
As the senior generation that did not grow up using computers and may have retired before using them in the workplace, many are still leery of technology. Therefore, the best marketing tools are the traditional ones that are printed, on the radio, or on television. Many still have landlines in their phones and they answer when the telephone rings.
Polite greetings with sir, madam, Mr. or Mrs.
Baby Boomers were once the largest generation, but according to the US Census Bureau, Millennials have surpassed them. Boomers have money to spend and many are retired or preparing to retire. This group worked hard and were socially active in their younger years. They have built wealth and they value good deals so they can protect their wealth. Most enjoy using coupons and are the most likely to shop for items on sale.
Baby Boomers have experience using technology. Most were in the workplace when computers were installed. Steve Jobs and Bill Gates are both members of the Baby Boomer generation, so members are generally comfortable using text messaging and other basic apps on their smartphones.
The opportunity for face-to-face communication.
Brands they recognize but are not necessarily loyal to.
Well-written content without slang or hashtags.
Products that look expensive, but have bargain prices.
An appeal to their younger years – "the good ol' days".
A way to improve their lifestyle.
Phone numbers with real people who answer.
Generation X was originally known as the slacker generation, simply because they never really tried very hard. But, this group is at the peak of their buying power as the oldest of the generation is close to retirement. But, this group does not have the same wealth that Baby Boomers have – many are in debt. This group remembers the world before the Internet, but the majority of Gen Xers are adept with technology. Even though this group wants to set its own trends, it does develop brand loyalty. It is also more like to spend more on brands that give back.
This group does not get the same press that Baby Boomers and Millennials get, so don't forget about them. They are a significant segment of the population and most have dependent children. When marketing to them, remember that they were known as slackers and many do not want to work hard to learn about products and services. This group used to hang out in shopping malls, so they do have a penchant for buying things.
They do not want to read large amounts of content.
The older members of the generation like mail.
They become loyal to brands that offer rewards.
They like Facebook and YouTube.
They are turned off by hard-core sales tactics.
Millennials make up the largest group and they do not know the world before the Internet and mobile phones. The last group just graduated from high school and many have already graduated from college. They are not as loyal to brands as older generations, so they can be tricky to convince.
Millennials appreciate products that help the environment or are made with sustainable products. They prefer experiences over things. And, the older Millennials have preferences that are different from the younger ones.
For example, older Millennials might already have children, work in a professional career, and have expensive college debt. Younger Millennials are in college and are still reliant on their parents. But, they all have a knack for technology.
Be active online, with blogs, social media posts (Instagram and Snapchat), and lots of video.
Discuss the experience of ownership, rather than just the "thing" you are trying to sell.
Limit email marketing – they don't check their email as often as Gen Xers.
Talk about the cause your product supports or how it is sustainable.
Give them an opportunity to experience the brand.
The youngest generation that is beginning to develop its buying power is Generation Z or Gen Z. This group is just starting college, but this makes them young consumers. This group has their own money and they have their parents' money to spend. To get their attention, you have to get their attention, which is difficult because there are plenty of marketers vying for their eyes and ears.
They are young, but they have all grown up with smartphones and they prefer to use them over a computer – both laptop and desktop. So, your company needs to have a website that looks great on their phones. They know what influencers are and they consider YouTubers celebrities.
Meet them online, on their phones.
Recognize that this group is young and will change as it ages.
Avoid using traditional celebrities, because Gen Z doesn't care about them.
Make sure the website works quickly.
Create a brand worth following.
Once know your target market and who you're trying to reach you may need to adjust your marketing strategy to meet that audience's needs. Not everyone responds to the same cookie-cutter marketing approach. You'll need to get creative and remember to be age appropriate.


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South Georgia has to be THE most extraordinary, mind-blowing small island on the planet.
Far from being a deserted island, it offers a history of intrepid explorers, dramatic survival stories, deserted whaling stations and wildlife galore. Absolutely my favourite stop on a recent cruise to the Falklands, South Georgia and the Antarctic Peninsula.
Nothing can prepare you for the sight of hundreds of thousands of king penguins, accompanied by a cacophony of squawking (reminiscent of the discordant vuvuzelas) and a waft of ammonia. It is a total delight to watch them waddle along, stopping to chat and groom, with groups of young ones huddling together.
We had time to wander and soak up the surroundings and were encouraged to just sit still to see what would happen. Being extraordinarily curious, penguins come right up to you – literally face to face, which can result in some great photos of penguin faces looking down your camera lens.
I sat atop a hill and, sure enough, soon attracted attention. To climb the hill, the penguin used his beak like an ice-axe to dig into the snow, walking his feet up to his beak, and repeating the process to get to the top to see me. I hope I was worth it!
Being early summer (October), there were many teen-age chicks about, looking wonderfully bedraggled with their fluffy brown feathers. The Salisbury Plain was a veritable sea of penguins as far as the eye could see. St Andrews held a similar sight – the striking black, white and yellow of the adults contrasting with the fluffy brown chicks, beaks pointing to the heavens. It is heart-warming to see native birdlife returning as a result of efforts to cull vermin and introduced species.
The other locals demanding attention were the multitudes of seals. I was particular enchanted by the beauty of the females with their saucer-like eyes and cat-like whiskers. The aggressive side of nature was also at play, with fur seals fighting for territory, skua picking away at carcases and tell-tales signed of bites from fighting.
The size of the resident elephant seals is akin to the size of a Landrover. The males are quite unattractive, yet extremely flexible, striking balletic poses with their tails in the air. One had to sympathise with the female in the mating process. I can't believe that with the size difference the female even survives!
A highlight was sea-kayaking around the deserted whaling station of Stromness, with snow falling in slow-motion, observed only by crows perched on a shipwreck. We walked to the spot where, during their epic 1916 Endurance Expedition, Shackleton, Crean and Worsley finally came in to sight of the whaling station – their hope for salvation. In Grytviken we had a wee dram and read a poem at the grave of Shackleton. The museum was a fascinating insight, with photos and replica of Shackleton's row-boat the "James Caird".
South Georgia may be remote and inhospitable, but it is truly a David Attenborough wonderland and well worth the effort.


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Daniel Baldwin is the head of the Music Department and since 1997 has served as director of orchestral activities at Luther College. Baldwin earned the bachelor of music (cello) degree from Furman University and master of music (cello) and doctor of musical arts (orchestral conducting) degrees from the University of Texas at Austin. Prior to his arrival at Luther College, Baldwin served as director of orchestral activities at Central Washington University (Ellensburg, Washington).
Baldwin received his formal training in string pedagogy as a teacher in the University of Texas String Project, perhaps the most comprehensive program of its kind in North America. Phyllis Young, director of the String Project for 35 years, was Baldwin's cello teacher during his studies at the University of Texas. He studied conducting with Henry Charles Smith, Cornelius Eberhardt, Sung Kwak, Walter Ducloux, and Fiora Contino.
Baldwin has served as music director of the Central Kentucky Youth Orchestra and the Transylvania Youth Orchestra of the Brevard (North Carolina) Music Center, the largest summer music festival in the South. A 1991 conducting fellow of the Conductor's Institute of the University of South Carolina and formerly a cellist with the Brevard Music Center Orchestra, Baldwin maintains an active schedule as a clinician, adjudicator, and guest conductor. Since 2007 he has served as musical and artistic director for the Lake Chelan Bach Fest in North Central Washington state.
Since coming to Luther College, Baldwin has traveled to Europe five times with the Luther College Symphony Orchestra, enjoying month-long January residencies in Vienna, Austria, and performing in such venues as the Bruckner Conservatory in Linz and the Vienna Konzerthaus. The ensemble will return to Vienna in 2019 and looks forward to performing at the Musikverein. The Luther College Symphony also tours annually in the United States. Since 1997, Baldwin and the Luther Symphony have completed sixteen American tours, performing in at least 20 states.
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EP Walkthrough: PLANET guide us through their Maybe Someday EP
On their third EP, the Sydney-based outfit show has how far they've come, and long forward into the future.
An unexpected star of Australia's indie-rock world, at least on an international scale, is Sydney group PLANET. That isn't to say their music isn't brilliant - their discography swerves between high-tier rock, catchy indie-pop and moments a little hazier and post-punk-like, each sonic texture fleshed out and explored to the highest possible level - but as a Sydney outfit who just a few years ago were playing local pubs, seeing them blossom into developing favourites in the UK could almost give you whiplash, and it's really quite incredible to see.
Over the last few years, the UK market has become somewhat of a second home for PLANET. Like DMA's (who with the obvious Oasis comparison have blossomed into an Australian favourite over the in the UK), PLANET have become representative of the next generation of Australian rock and how that's perceived internationally, shown through their ability to excel at festivals like the UK mega-event The Great Escape all while selling out shows back home - an increasing dominance in two markets that this shortly into your career, is a real rarity.
Their new EP, the five-track Maybe Someday, brings some hints as to why their success is so clear-cut. It's an encapsulation of the growth in maturity in the two years since their last EP Waking Eight; their sound shifting ever so slightly to incorporate changing musical tastes and influences in the band itself that this time around, really strengthen that connection to the UK and the area's notorious brit-pop sound. "We knew heading into the studio that we wanted the tracks to sound really big with even more pop influences than previous release," the band' says on the EP. "I think we ended up with five tracks that are true and honest to our 'sound' but also start to delve into areas of production and music composition we're all definitely excited to further explore."
With Maybe Someday, that exploration is definitely obvious. On the EP-opening Never New, they unite these hazy, washed-out vocals characteristic with the more pop-centric side of indie with glitzy guitar work that sits on the more relaxed side of their work thus far, while on tracks like Reason Why immediately following, that pop-centric vocal is still there - albeit over an instrumental a little more crunchy and raw, somewhat of an ode to the rich instrumentation of their past work, and how they jigsaw together layers with high precision.
Outright includes further exploration with sounds otherwise untouched by the group, bringing their trademark sound together with a subtle touch of strings, while the EP's title-track sports the band at their most anthemic, capturing the angsty pop-punk nostalgia of the early 00s in their own, distinct way. It's really a track that encapsulates the full EP better than ever; PLANET are toying with new sounds and trying out new things, but they're keeping other parts consistent to ensure you know you're still listening to a PLANET song, and that's a difficult thing to do.
"We really wanted to take a huge step forward in our approach to recording & producing this EP," the band continue. "Before heading into the studio we all spent a couple weeks away on a property in the country working through a truckload of songs and really narrowing down how he wanted the EP to sound. The best thing about writing & tracking a small amount of songs is that it really gives you a chance to hone in on the sonic qualities and styles you're going for."
Dive into the EP below with a track by track walkthrough from the band, who break down the EP's creation and inner themes one song at a time for the perfect reading accompaniment:
Pretty much all of the 5 songs on Maybe Someday were jammed and finished off at Tom's Grandma's farm in Mudgee (thanks Robyne!). We spent two weeks in a stinking hot old machinery shed and fleshed out a big collection of tunes for the EP. We shortlisted them and went to Parliament Studios in Leichhardt to track them with Lachlan Mitchell. We mixed it with him in his Marrickville studio and then they were mastered by Mike Tucci in the US.
01 Never New
This was our first single to come off the EP, so we thought it was a fitting opener to this record - it shows what's to come. The recording process was a bit of a Frankenstein job, stemming from a few old demo's Tom did a while back. The start used to be a copy + paste lick, which made it sound like a skipping vinyl - we changed it to a big bend instead. I liked the way this turned out with everything cranking in straight after. Big fuzzy pop song with verbed out riffs.
02 Reason Why
Funnily enough the second song on the EP and our second single. We had this song in the bank for a while as we were going to chuck it on the Waking Eight EP as a sixth song but chose not to. This is the oldest song on the record. It was first done in another side-project of mine at first recorded 5 years ago. PLANET beefed it up and we added some better production - it turned out real nice.
03 Outright
The newest of the lot! This song was wholly jammed out in the machinery shed, bar the picking lick at the start. I like the way the song evolves throughout, still nice and sluggish but energetic. The addition of the strings at the start make it more interesting (would be great to get a touring quartet one day) - they work great with the chorus alongside the hopeless romantic lyrics. Was really looking for that ripping War On Drugs-style guitar solo in the bridge. Brings it into another little dimension… Can't wait to play it live.
04 Imaginary
Our third release and the main ballad on this EP - very happy how this one turned out. I have always wanted to do that classic Jesus and Mary Chain drumbeat in an intro of a song but never had the chance to do so until now! The bones of the song were put together before the farm but when we played it altogether as a band it came together very quickly. Another song with a very straight-forward catchy chorus. Very happy with how the mix + master turned out with this too. My second favourite on the EP.
05 Maybe Someday
The title track and my favourite song on the EP! Just a nice groovy vibe throughout the whole song, everyone plays so nicely on this recording - Tom is doing little verby The Verve-y licks in the verse then smashes hard into the chorus, while Harry's drumming is so classy. This demo of this song was done ages ago, but wasn't until we fully figured out the chorus melody where it really came alive. We thought pretty hard on the production aspect of this song a lot more on too. Think it was a worthy finisher to tie the knot on the EP as the outro will be a good one to belt out at our live gigs to come!
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Premiere: Wollongong duo SULT make an arrival with second single, GaslightTheir new single explores toxic, unhealthy relationships with the searing lyricism you'd expect from groups like Camp Cope.
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Why Is Avicii Posting His Phone Number On Twitter?
Hilary Hughes
Sometimes, you need a little positive reinforcement to get through the day, and that seems to be what Avicii is up to over on Twitter.
Last month, the DJ/producer announced that he plans to retire from EDM by the end of 2016 after he wraps up his tours for the year. In the meantime, he's keeping close tabs on his social media accounts and engaging with his fans by encouraging them to share some of their favorite memories of Avicii's music and performances. This started a couple of days ago, when Avicii shouted out a fan for their support:
It's the support from you guys that inspires me! https://t.co/NcdDm05ROT
— Tim Bergling (@Avicii) April 13, 2016
The #posivibe train ramped up a bit more intensely today, when he started directly quoting from his fans and sharing them one Tweet at a time. Here are a few of the kind sentiments he posted:
So much love from everyone! Texts about one last gig, tinder, grab a beer, trying to reply all! Very grateful and happy focusing on my music
"Hi avicii good luck Forever in my heart! From argentina!♥"
"Man bless you, all the music you have produced brung me happiness as a fan"
"Good luck in the future hope to keep listening to your music for years to come"
He then encouraged fans to get in touch with him directly by posting his phone number (!) to Twitter. If that doesn't show how much this guy cares about his fans and launching a dialogue with them about his music, nothing does.
Hit me up! +46769436383
Avicii will continue to perform at Encore in Las Vegas for his residency, with his next date scheduled there for April 29. For now, check out Fuse's archival convo with the dude:


Protecting Your Memories - Digital Photos and the Future.
We all know this is a fast moving, highly technological age. We are always looking forward - the latest iPhone, app or gadget that will make our lives simpler, faster, more connected. We can take, edit, store and share photos all on one device, in just a few clicks.
Digital technology has revolutionised the way we think, and interact with our photos, and our memories. We're taking more photos than ever before, as we have a camera with us at all times. We take pictures of rainbows, and lunches, and flowers, and sunsets. But we also take photos of our friends, and family. We capture our life and times, and we put them in the Cloud, and on Facebook. We save them on memory cards and hard drives.
We rarely print our photos anymore, We rarely hold them, or hand them around. We rarely hang them on the walls or put them in frames. That moment of anticipating our photos as they print at the local photo shop, that 1 hour of waiting to see what our photos will look like, is a nostalgic memory. Now we take them, and upload them in an instant. We post them and tag them in less time than it takes a polaroid image to appear from the white haze.
And while the immediacy is exciting, and allowing us to connect with more content, more of the time, some of the romance has certainly gone. Like the difference between the crackle of vinyl, and the hollow simplicity of an MP3; or the smell of a newly purchased book, instead of the pale glow of a fresh Kindle download; the printed photo is visceral, and evocative, and above all permanent.
Because while our thousands of digital images nestle seemingly safely in easily shareable kilobytes, what happens to them in the future?
We still have photos from 100 years ago, because they were printed. Because they were physical. Because they were, and still are, real. But our digital photos are virtual. They exist because we have a device through which to view them; a computer, a smartphone, a tablet. And we will continue to be able to view these files for as long as we have a compatible device.
But what happens if our files are corrupted? Or our hard drives are damaged? What happens if the Cloud disappears? Do our photos just disappear? What happens if Facebook goes bankrupt, or Flickr just shuts down? What happens to our memories? To our stories?
There is a growing movement called Digital Archeology aimed at capturing our fleeting digital world for historical purposes. Websites like web.archive.org have saved websites from the past, so that even if the site is now defunct, it can still be seen. In addition, national libraries are also saving copies of important websites for future generations. Digital Archeologists Story explain, "Today when almost a quarter of the earth's population is online, this most recent artistic, commercial and social history is being wiped from the face of the earth and 100 million hard drives lie festering in recycling yards or rusting in landfills".
Even if we hold onto all our files, what if one day we don't have a device capable of reading them? Have you ever cleaned out an old drawer or box and found one of these?
We were using these just over 10 years ago, and now our computers don't even have a drive capable of reading them.
This isn't just a personal user issue either. As Wired magazine explained back in 2011, "NASA, for example, has huge quantities of information sent back from space missions in the 1960s, stored on deteriorating magnetic tape, in formats designed for computers that were obsolete twenty years ago. NASA didn't have the funds to transfer the data before the machines became junk. The National Center for Atmospheric Research has 'thousands of terabits' of data on aging media that will probably never be updated because it would take a century to do it. The archival tapes of Doug Engelbart's Augment project - an important part of the history of computing - are decaying in a St Louis warehouse".
So what does this all mean for you and your photos? Will your digital files still be around in 10, 20 or 30 years? What about 100, or 500 years?
The Paston Letters, a collection of correspondence between the Pastons, a Norfolk gentry family, from 1422 and 1509, describe the life and times of a turbulent age in British history. Through their words we have a greater understanding of the events of the War of the Roses, and early Tudor period than we would have without their letters. We also have a vivid illustration of every day life in that era.
But will our words be kept for future generations? Will our images? While it is by no means essential that all the great cacophany of digital noise that echoes through virtual world - a million Facebook posts about the weather, and Instagram pics of our dinner - be saved, when we email and message each other in virtual ways, where will that correspondence be in the future?
Could there still be a place in our lives for printing memories? For creating hard copies, that we can hold, and keep forever?
Our great grandchildren will want to see our photos, and imagine what our lives were like, just like we do our own grandparents, and great grandparents. Programs like "Who Do You Think You Are" rely on these visual relics to bring to life the stories of the past.
Looking at old photographs is enlightening, sobering and fascinating - just take a look at these vintage images. Historic photos connect us to our past, both personally and socially, and remind us that our lives are not so different than those who came before us. That we are all a part of the ongoing tapestry of humankind.
By protecting our memories for the future, we in turn give ourselves a powerful gift in the present too. The beauty of holding your memories in a real and tactile way, of turning the pages of a photo album or a beautiful photo book and feeling the paper beneath your fingers, enhances the experience of reliving and sharing your memories.
Much like there is still a place for reading hard cover books, and listening to real records, there is still a place in our lives for printing our memories, not only for the future, but as a way of enriching our lives right now.
Want to protect your memories? Make a Photo Book.