Major Radio Personality's Life Shattered

Saban Brown is a non violent registered sex offender and former radio personality (yanta Love) who admits he had consensual sex with a 15 year old girl in 1998 who admittedly lied about her age.

Atlanta, Ga (Billboard Publicity Wire) July 17, 2006 — Saban Brown, registered at 211 Ormond Street, Atlanta Ga. July 14th, has launched a national campaign to clear his name.

Saban Brown is a non violent registered sex offender and major radio personality who admits he had consensual sex with a 15 year old girl in 1998; who admittedly lied about her age. Brown then 24 years of age met the young lady while working a live radio station broadcast in a Mobile, Al club.

Brown, and the young lady agreed to go to a nearby hotel where they had consensual sex. This led to an ongoing relationship, until it was revealed to Brown that the young lady was an under age run away.

Shocked by this Brown immediately cooperated with authorities; 60 days later Brown was indicted and arrested while on the air at (WJWZ) Alabama and was facing 20 years for rape 2nd which is statutory rape in the state of Alabama.

Detectives stated to Brown during questing that “ignorance of the law is no excuse according to Alabama state law as long as sexual contact played a part in the relationship with a minor regardless of the circumstances.”

After 90 days in jail, Brown was approached by a public defender during a court hearing with a plea bargain agreement that had already been worked out with the district attorney; allowing Mr. Brown to go free time served with 2 years probation, the minimum sentence, or face a trial and receiving 20 years, the maximum sentence under Alabama Law.

Brown took the plea bargain because he did not want to take the risk of being sentence to 20 years based upon the Alabama State Law.

After Browns release, he later was told by an Alabama probation officer that he had to register as a sex offender.

Brown found it difficult to find a place to live, as well he was told by probation that he would be arrested if he did not find residents in 7 days; luckily he found a place in a halfway house, whereby fliers were distributed 1000 feet in each direction with his photo and information upon them.

Still strong Brown managed to complete his probation and was authorized to move to Mississippi with his father who was diagnose with prostate cancer. unable to find a job, Brown resulted in obtaining welfare and registered under Mississippi laws.

Although Brown experienced frustration and family problems he refused to give up. He wanted a better life so he relocated to Miami, FL. under the guidelines of Florida laws and registered.

Brown, obtained a job as a professional financial consultant. 6 months had passed and Brown decided to visit his father in Mississippi. While at his fathers home in Mississippi, Brown received a call and was asked to come to the pass Christian police dept, where he was unlawfully arrested for failure to register as a sex offender. Authorities later found out that Brown was in fact registered, and an order for his release was made.

The mix up was caused by a data entry error between the state of Mississippi and Florida; Brown had to deal with the public scrutiny of a shattered life all over again. This store made nation headlines; moreover, Browns wanted profile had to be pulled from Mississippi”s top 10 most wanted.

Brown lost his job, residence and was asked by Florida authorities to: “please leave Florida.” Brown stated to the national media that he had suffered a public lynching; which caught the attention of Rev. Al Sharpton and BETs Jackie Reed.

Brown went into seclusion and moved to Atlanta, Ga. to try to piece his life back together again, registered and later found a job as a sales training manager. Brown managed to save enough money to try to continue where he was cut off from his dream to be a top producer/entertainer.

Saban Brown, aka (yanta Love) now know as “MIAMI BLACC” has been performing in clubs all around Atlanta and creating a major street buzz, and catching the attention of major hip hop labels, producers and artist etc.

“MIAMI BLACC” continues to fight for human rights and agreed to take a political stance in support of individuals trapped in the the same situation as he.

“MIAMI BLACC” does not support an individual who knowingly commits a violent crime against women or children.

“A violent predator does not even need to see daylight nor given the right to freedom.”

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Saban Brown Crime Information:

Sex Crime: UCR_Code: 1199 CrimeLocation: Mobile Case_Number: TrialLocation: Mobile
ORICode: AL003CI00 Offense Description: Rape 2nd
Crime Location: Mobile County, GA
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Singer Bill Henderson's New CD, "Beautiful Memory," Due January 20 from His Own Ahuh Productions

Bill Henderson spent many years cultivating two parallel yet complementary careers as a singer and an actor in film and television. In recent years hes returned to singing, his first love, with renewed commitment. “Beautiful Memory,” his new CD and first independently released recording, marks his 50th anniversary as a recording artist.

Richmond, CA (Billboard Publicity Wire) December 11, 2008 — Veteran jazz singer Bill Henderson is caught in classic swinging form, his vocal powers undiminished, on the forthcoming CD “Beautiful Memory: Live at the Vic.” Recorded at the Santa Monica club in March 2007, three days after Hendersons 81st birthday, the CD will be released January 20 by his own Ahuh Productions.

Bill Hendersons new live CD, “Beautiful Memory.”

Beautiful Memory: Live at the Vic. Bill Henderson with the Oscar Peterson Trio Never Make Your Move Too Soon as well as films like directors think of you as being like a grandfather, and they always want you to be angry. When the roles started getting funny, I said Id better go back to singing again. Thats the thing that I really started out to do. The Art of the Song. one of the few totally qualified male jazz singers still extant “Beautiful Memory” is in many ways a retrospective of Hendersons repertoire. With his working trio, pianist Tateng Katindig, bassist Chris Conner, and drummer Roy McCurdy, Henderson performs songs such as “A Sleepin Bee” (one of the standouts from his 1959 debut LP for Vee-Jay) and “You Are My Sunshine” (from the 1963 Verve album “Bill Henderson with the Oscar Peterson Trio”). Also included on the new CD are “Never Make Your Move Too Soon,” the B.B. King hit; a rare vocal reading of “Royal Garden Blues”; and the seldom-performed Ellington number “Tulip or Turnip.”


The CD marks Hendersons 50th anniversary as a recording artist. He made his debut on a 45 version of “Senor Blues” with Horace Silver not long after arriving in New York from his native Chicago. (It remains one of the Blue Note labels top-selling singles.) Between 1958 and 1961, Henderson recorded for Vee-Jay, with arrangements by Jimmy Jones and Thad Jones, and then for Verve, which released the 1963 album with Oscar Peterson, the biggest seller of the singers career. Henderson joined Count Basie in 1965 at the recommendation of Eddie “Lockjaw” Davis and spent two years with the band.

In 1967 Henderson relocated to Hollywood at the suggestion of his friend Bill Cosby and for the past 40 years has pursued a successful acting career in film and television. His credits include series such as “Happy Days,” “Sanford and Son,” “The Jeffersons,” “Good Times, “Hill Street Blues,” and “NYPD Blue” as well as films like “Trouble Man”, “Silver Streak,” “Fletch,” “City Slickers,” “White Men Cant Jump,” “Lethal Weapon 4,” and “The Alibi.”

He never stopped singing, though his recordings and club appearances became less frequent. In recent years, however, Henderson was less than pleased with some of the roles he was being offered. “When you get older,” he says, “directors think of you as being like a grandfather, and they always want you to be angry. When the roles started getting funny, I said Id better go back to singing again. Thats the thing that I really started out to do.”

Between 1979 and 2006, Henderson recorded albums for Discovery (two of which received Grammy nominations), Classic, Naim, and Web Only Jazz. In 1999, he split vocal duties with Shirley Horn on Charlie Hadens Verve CD “The Art of the Song.” Hes appeared at the Kennedy Center in Washington, and in New York at the Algonquins Oak Room and at Jazz at Lincoln Centers Rose Hall.

Influenced early on by his peers, the late Joe Williams and Dick Haymes, Bill Henderson quickly emerged as an original voice and distinctive musical personality. In an early 1990s review of a Los Angeles club performance, the late critic Leonard Feather characterized Henderson as “one of the few totally qualified male jazz singers still extant”–and that remains an apt description today.

Henderson plans a CD release event for Feb. 1 (matinee) at the Jazz Bakery in Los Angeles, and will also appear at the Newport Beach Marriott on Feb. 14. His 83rd birthday bash takes place at Catalinas, Los Angeles, March 17. The singer appears monthly at Charlie Os in Van Nuys.

Come May 17, the Palo Alto Jazz Alliance presents Henderson and Mike Melvoin playing the music of Mercer & Mancini. In early August, Henderson returns to the Litchfield (Connecticut) Jazz Festival.

Newly Elected 'Politician of Music', aka, Prez-E-dent, Set to Release His Debut Track 'We Smokin' From the New Album, 'New World Industry'

The newly elected “Politician of Music”, a.k.a., “Prez-E-dent” set to release his debut track “We Smokin” from the new album “New WOrld Industry” on Whitehouse Entertainment Group.

Washington, D.C. (Billboard Publicity Wire) June 11, 2007 — The game is about to change. But this time, for real. The politician of music, Whitehouse Entertainment artis, Prez-E-dent, is dropping the new debut single “We Smokin” from the debut project New World Industry. This artists music steers clear of the typical, sugarcoated hip-hop lyrics served up by many of his contemporaries. He has gained a reputation for delivering a harder-edged political and revolutionary style. Prez-E-dent says, “I want people to listen, not just to the melody, but to the message. Im a politician of music, and with music there are no limitations to my speaking the truth.” Under the moniker 20×20, Prez-E-dent toured with Onyz, Bones, Thugs and Harmony and Fat Joe among others, but now hes making his own way, making his own rules

Influenced by music from Tupac and Bob Marley, Prez-E-dent says, “There was something about those artists that just blew my mind.” He adds, “A ghetto passport isnt the only component a rapper needs to become successful — and as far as gaining street cred because youre not out of Brooklyn, Im not telling you Im gonna shoot you or kill you but I am gonna let you know how Im going to destroy you lyrically. Music is mans universal system of communication, especially in the minority communities. My message is to show people there is help. Words can hurt or heal. I give myself and my words as a sacrifice.”

Prez-E-dent, aka 20×20, was born Samuel Joffre Payne in Chicago, IL. He was relocated to Washington, D.C. soon thereafter. The eldest of five siblings, the aspiring artist began rapping and rhyming at age 13. Recalls the new Prez-E-dent, “I was a loner and from the age of 13 so I basically raised myself. Running the streets hard, it was only a matter of time before it caught up with him. With a firm chokehold on him, even though he was bubbling on the streets as one of the illest M.C.s around, it wasnt enough to keep him out of jail. Fortunately, his talents had not gone unnoticed. He landed a recording contract with Relativity who delivered his papers to him while he was still on the inside. His single, “Gotta Be Like That,” was a commercial smash and the label moved up production on his album. Under the moniker 20×20 toured with Onyz, Bones, Thugs and Harmony and Fat Joe among others. Bad management dogging his project however and Prez-E-dent became increasingly frustrated with the politics that burdened the industry. He decided to hit the streets one last time in order to pay back his $100k advance, and became one of the first rappers to own the rights to his own masters. “I owe them nothing,” he says. Prez-E-dent is a rapper who possesses limitless charisma and powerful lyrical skills. His performances are as animated as they are riveting and he commands a verbal arsenal aimed straight at hip hops jugular.

See More at: Prez-E-dent website and on www.myspace.com/theprezedent (Prez-E-dent page

Media Contact: 310-341-3201 or Handsonpr @ aol.com

Legendary London Label, Stiff Records, to Re-Release Five Thatcher-Era Classics

Iconic punk-era independent label Stiff Records will open their vaults to begin re-releasing many of their unconventional classics, some never before available on CD in the U.S. Starting April 3rd in the U.S. (March 12th in the U.K.) releases include: Wreckless Eric — Big Smash; Rachel Sweet — Fool Around; Dirty Looks — The Complete Stiff Years; Any Trouble — Where Are All The Nice Girls?; Tracey Ullman — You Broke My Heart in Seventeen Places.

London, UK (Billboard Publicity Wire) March 12, 2007 — Starting April 3rd in the U.S. (March 12th in the U.K) storied punk-era independent label, Stiff Records will open their vaults to begin re-releasing many of their unconventional classics. The first group of releases includes albums from Wreckless Eric, Rachel Sweet, Dirty Looks, Any Trouble and Tracey Ullman. Some of the titles have never before been available on CD in the U.S.

Renowned for their flamboyant marketing ploys, their singles and picture sleeves and for reviving the package tour concept, Stiff Records was an indie landmark in the landscape of the late 70s/early 80s music scene. Living up to their slogan, “The Worlds Most Flexible Record Label,” Stiffs roster of artists was the most diverse imaginable. Besides giving Nick Lowe, Elvis Costello, Ian Dury and Madness their starts, they were also the label responsible releasing a blank album entitled “The Wit and Wisdom of Ronald Regan.” Founders Dave Robinson and Jake Riviera, took chances, took risks and music fiends (on both sides of the Pond) benefited from their daring.

The Worlds Most Flexible Record Label The Wit and Wisdom of Ronald Regan. If It Aint Stiff …. Stiff, but not dead. The labels ongoing importance and influence was reflected in a recent two-part BBC documentary, “If It Aint Stiff ….” Coming on the heels of the documentary and their first new signings in a decade, Stiff will begin re-releasing a selective spate of titles, many of which have never been available on CD in the U.S. The first batch of U.S. releases will start April 3rd.

Release Descriptions:

Wreckless Eric — Big Smash
Eric Goulden was one of Stiffs earliest long-term signings. A quirky, intelligent songwriter with a quirky voice to match. Big Smash is a double CD compilation of his first two albums plus rare b-sides and bonus tracks. It also includes his cult classic single “Whole Wide World,” which was featured in the Will Farrell film “Stranger Than Fiction.” All tracks have been digitally remastered and Eric has provided a fairly off the wall commentary in his new sleeve notes.

Rachel Sweet — Fool Around
Plucked from the thriving music scene in Akron, Ohio (home of Devo and The Waitresses), 16-year-old R&B belter, Rachel Sweet, was already an old hand at performing. Stiff put her in the studio with producer/writer Liam Sternberg and a group of session musicians, including members of Graham Parkers Rumour. The result was Fool Around, a pumping album of good-time new wave/country/R&B/pop. Head and shoulders above todays Britney/Jessica/Lindsay teen-idols, Rachel had the vocal chops to pull off Top of the Pops charters like “Who Does Lisa Like,” “B.A.B.Y.” and “Cuckoo Clock.” Sweet released one more album for Stiff, “Protect the Innocent”, before signing to CBS in the U.S. She retired from the music scene in the mid-80s and now works as a senior executive for Warner Television.

Dirty Looks — The Complete Stiff Years
Staten Island, New York based power-pop trio Dirty Looks (Patrick Barnes, Peter Parker and Marco Sin) signed to Stiff in 1979 after only 10 gigs. They have the unique record of claiming Stiffs biggest ever selling album in the US. The band immediately joined the third and last Stiff package tour, alongside the likes of Any Trouble, Tenpole Tudor, The Equators and Joe King Carrasco. Their self-titled debut album released in 1980 included two great singles in Let Go and Lie To Me. It sold over 100,000 copies in the U.S. The second album, Turn It Up, followed a year later, but only after being recorded twice, by Motors main-man Nick Garvey and Roger Bechirian. Label politics meant that the album never secured a US release thus making this is not only the first CD release but also the first North American release for this rare album. The band broke up in 1984. Bassist Marco Sin passed away in 1995.

Any Trouble — Where Are All The Nice Girls?
Bandleader Clive Gregsons appearance, hardened love songs and vocal style may have led to comparisons to Elvis Costello, but Any Trouble were no second-rate rip-off. Each of their four albums revealed a songwriter of unique talent. Any Troubles Where Are All the Nice Girls is a hidden new wave gem. Long awaited, this remastered re-release of their debut album includes new sleeve notes from the band and the original version of their debut single b-side. Clive Gregson later went on to produce a number of highly rated solo albums and collaborations with Christine Collister before relocating to Nashville. He is a member of Nanci Griffiths Blue Moon Orchestra.

Tracey Ullman — You Broke My Heart In Seventeen Places
Ullman was already an established comedienne and actress in the UK when label head Dave Robinson heard some of her musical parodies and signed her to Stiff in 1983. Robinson matched her up with master producer Peter Collins and selected an albums worth of judiciously chosen covers, including 1960s pop classics Breakaway, Bobbys Girl and Move Over Darling. In an inspired move Stiff also added Ullmans vocals to the original backing track of Kirsty MacColls They Dont Know — finally giving the song the success it so clearly deserved. Over the next twelve months Tracey became one of the best selling Stiff singles acts ever, before relocating to the US where she established herself via an HBO series and various films. This re-release has been newly remastered, includes four bonus tracks and new sleeve notes.

For label background, visit: [http://www.stiff-records.com or [http://www.myspace.com/stiffrecords.

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Actor Greg Serano Produces "Wake Up and Smell the Coffee" Starring David Garver

Actor Greg Serano (Wildfire, In the Valley of Elah, To Live and Die, Semper Fi, Legally Blonde) produces David Garver in the Eric Bogosian play, “Wake Up and Smell the Coffee.”

Albuquerque, NM (Billboard Publicity Wire) April 14, 2008 — Actor Greg Serano (”Wildfire,” “In the Valley of Elah,” “To Live and Die,” “The War Boys”), will present David Garver in Eric Bogosians one-man play, “Wake Up and Smell the Coffee” on Friday, May 2, and Saturday, May 3, at The Studio: an actors space, 10131 Coors Road, Albuquerque, New Mexico, 87114. Tickets are $15 in advance/$18 at the door and may be purchased by calling 505-771-0417.

“Wake Up and Smell the Coffee” is a humorous post 9/11 take on making it to the top of the ladder, falling off the ladder and the exhilarating thrill of the ultimate crash and burn. “America is so overly obsessed with celebrity,” Garver says, “pop culture has become the voice of Western civilization. Bogosian writes brave, honest, poignant, passionate and hysterically funny characters — warped and wild, beautiful and sad. Most actors cant wait to sink their teeth into his roles.”

Garver is a member of The Working Class Theater of Taos and appeared in “World of Wonders,” “Night of the Iguana,” “Macbeth,” “The Beauty Queen of Leenan,” “The Good Thief,” “A Prayer for the Butcher,” “Looking for the Keys with a Microscope” and others. He appeared in the ABC/Family production “Wildfire,” and will be seen in the upcoming USA/NBC production “In Plain Sight.”

Greg Serano began his film career in Los Angeles in 1995 and relocated to New Mexico in 2005 as a regular cast member of the ABC/Family drama “Wildfire” which was filmed in and around Albuquerque. He has starred in 38 pilots, television shows, miniseries, movies of the week and feature films including “Legally Blonde,” Steven Spielbergs “Semper Fi,” “In the Valley of Elah,” “Felon,” “Not Forgotten,” “Beer for My Horses,” “To Live and Die,” and “The War Boys.” “Wake Up…” is Seranos first live stage production. THE STUDIO: an actors space is a black box theater where Serano coaches and prepares actors and will be presenting other small stage productions in the future.

Curtain time for “Wake Up and Smell the Coffee” is 7:30 pm, Friday, May 2 and Saturday, May 3. For ticket information and directions, call 505-771-0417 or email anactorsspace@thestudios.biz.

For more information on THE STUDIO: an actors space, Greg Serano and David Garver, please contact Dawn Singh, 505-771-0417 or dawn@dawnsinghpublicity.com.

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“Garver candidly portrays the protaganist with a personal
style highly effective in a small performance venue.” Dennis Gromelski, Artistic Director, The Cell Theatre

“David Garver is hilarious in “Wake Up and Smell the Coffee.” What an actor! He deserved that standing ovation in Taos.” Rosemary Crawford, Playwright/Actor

“One of the best nights in the theater I have ever spent, in New Mexico or anywhere else. Youd be hard-pressed to have a better time somewhere else. A must see!” Arron Shiver, Actor (Not Forgotten, Brothers, Sunshine Cleaning, Love Lies Bleeding, 3:10 to Yuma)

Introducing African / European Recording Artist, Francis Jocky

Multitalented musician Francis Jocky is something of an enigma. Born in Cameroon, raised in France and living in the U.S., Jocky has developed a sound that transcends ethnicity and genre.

(Billboard Publicity Wire) December 27, 2007 — Francis Jockys music is a mellow blend of pop songwriting, international sounds and flavors, and soulful instrumentation. From Africa to France to then American stage, Francis Jocky is an artist with universal appeal.

Francis Jocky was born in Douala-Cameroon. From an early age he learned to express himself through music and by the age of 12 had begun playing piano and writing his own songs.

Francis, you are a star! I play music because I have something to say There are so many things that make you want to scream every day. You need to express them. At the age of 15 Francis re-located to France and began to pursue his interest in music within the local music scene in a serious manner.

Francis has an wonderful duality as an artist which probably has its roots in his combined educational and musical training. He is the recipient of a doctorate from the prestigious Sorbonne in France combined with being a critically acclaimed musician and artist, who has made a name for himself in the European music scene.

Francis has played in several different bands along the way, but it was his collaboration with his brother Bobby in their band, CLASS that got the industry to take notice. The band was signed to a French label and was heavily promoted. Immediately following that experience, Francis began forming his own label.

As Francis reputation as an artist grew, he was approached by the legendary, Jon Anderson, lead singer of Yes. After hearing some of Francis work, Anderson proposed that the two form a band. In 1998, Francis and Anderson formed Know and were signed by Eagle Rock Entertainment.nFourteen songs composed by Francis became part of “Knows” critically acclaimed album “The More You Know.”

Francis later performed a “A Tribute to Sting,” and also played his own music in clubs throughout France. His influences are easily traced to artists such as Jackson Browne, Randy Newman and Motown greats such as Stevie Wonder. He has been heavily compared to both Seal and Al Jarreau and also counts among his influences, jazz masters such as Miles Davis and Thelonius Monk.

While his recorded music is remarkable, live performances are his strength. During a performance with Jocky, Bono remarked, “Francis, you are a star!”

After working with artists such as Jon Anderson and performing with Stevie Wonder and Bono, Francis embarked on the writing of his debut solo, CD, Mr. Pain. Written and produced entirely by Jocky, the CD has songs that talk about love, the state of the world and the human condition.

“I play music because I have something to say,” Francis says. “There are so many things that make you want to scream every day. You need to express them.”

Jockys Mr. Pain takes you on that journey from frustration to satisfaction in every lyric. The collection of music is balanced with mood enhancing grooves, layered vocal bliss and a funky, international vibe. Mr. Pain is available at www.francisjocky.com, iTunes or cdbaby.com.

In the Mood for a Stiff Drink? Let "Murder the Stout" Help You Out

Houstons own progressive, edgy Celtic Rockers, Murder the Stout, are offering fans 3 free mp3s from their debut album. This music is guaranteed to have you reaching for the fridge.

Houston, TX (Billboard Publicity Wire) October 25, 2006 — Houstons own progressive, edgy Celtic Rockers, Murder the Stout are offering fans 3 free mp3s from their debut album.

Just sign up to their mailing list between 25th October and 25th December 2006, just put “Billboard Publicity Wire sign-up” in the subject line and wait for the free mp3s to arrive via email.

Fans can sign up at the official site.

A short bio of Murder the Stout:
Murder the Stout formed at the end of 2004 after lead singer Gerard Bride wanted to get back to serious performing.

He and Neil DuFour on guitar, had already developed a decent setlist when Hugh Morrison with his squeeze box joined ranks.

After the original drummer and bass player re-located the search was on for the perfect rhythm section and along came Berkley Sisson & Jonathan Chamrad whose years of performing together across the state in country bands found them the perfect fit. Hugh had played with Jonathan in a previous band as had Berkley and Gerard in Houstons first celtic band On the Dole, a band that Gerard formed back in 1998.

All five hit it off straight away and have been grabbing bookings at pubs, clubs & festivals ever since. A perfect combination, with Hugh & Gerards genuine Scottish & Irish traditions, along with an all Texan rhythm section sets this group apart.

Their first tour was in April 2006 as Murder the Stout took their energetic stage show from Texas to Louisiana and Mississippi to promote the release of their debut album.

Just back from California after some very successful shows, Murder the Stout have been approached about providing music for the upcoming movie — Shankill Road. Filming is due to start in January 2007.

The future is certainly bright for these Murderers of Stout.

Drink up, sing up and well see you soon.

Murder the Stout

You can also sign up via MTSs MySpace page.

UK Immigration Services for a Hassle Free Relocation!

Are you considering relocating to the UK? Great choice! You can make your move smoother and hassle free by using a UK Immigration Services company to facilitate immigration and visa services as well as tax services. Obtaining your travel visa whether you are coming to the UK or visiting elsewhere from the UK can be handled smoothly, making your vacation more enjoyable.

Obtaining your visa is not a simple process with all the changes being made to the UK immigration system in our post-9/11 era. Making a mistake may have long-term consequences. It’s important to find a UK immigration service company who utilize trained professionals who complete up-to-date training in order to keep up with the ever-changing laws.

There are many types of visas and finding a company that can handle them all is important:

1. Visitors

2. Students

3. Dependent of Work Permit holders,

4. Ancestral and Dependent Visas,

5. Spouse,

6. Certificate of Approval,

7. Fiancé and Unmarried Partner Visas,

8. Civil Partnership Agreement,

9. EEA Family visas,

10. Worker registration and Dependants,

11. Indefinite Leave to Remain (Residency).

Understanding all of the available visas will ensure that you are advised on the best visa for your situation.

Thinking of extending your stay?

The Tier 1 (General) category forms part of the new Australian styled Points Base System introduced into the UK Immigration system and replaced the HSMP from 29 June 2008. If you are in the UK under the HSMP programme, you will need to change to the Tier 1 category if you wish to extend your stay. A UK immigration service company can help you make the appropriate changes when the time comes.

Some of the considerations to claim points are as follows:

1. Qualifications

2. Past Earnings

3. Age Assessment

4. UK Experience (work or study)

5. Mandatory English language requirement

6. Mandatory Maintenance requirement

Work Permits or Travel Visas

There are numerous work permits to choose: Ordinary, Business and Commercial, Intra-Company Transfer, Change of Employment, Switch & Business and Commercial Extension Applications. Understanding the changes of the new Tier 2 category that replaced the older work permit schemes can help you decide which work permit is best for you.

Need a travel visa? Avoid the hassle of waiting in a queue all day and wasting a day of work. A UK immigration service can help you obtain the proper travel visa to help you enjoy hassle-free holidays.

Other Services

Other services that UK immigration services such as The Smooth Group can handle for you are:

1. Job hunting

2. Securing your NI number (National Insurance Number akin to SSN in the United States)

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4. Opening a bank account

Would you like to make your life smoother and find out more about UK Immigration Service?

Vaughn, Bowden & Wooten Law Firm Moves to Historic Building in Downtown Gulfport as Key Part of Rebuilding in Katrina Aftermath

Local firm comprised of Mississippi natives saves and renovates Aubert Motors building, constructed in 1915, as rebuilding of Gulfports downtown business district takes major step forward As Mississippi natives and local residents, we have witnessed first-hand the tragic destruction caused by Katrina, but have also seen the amazing human spirit and resilience of the people in our community The fact is that a lot of businesses have moved out of the downtown Gulfport area and not returned, but were here to make a very clear statement: Gulfport is back open for business and were going to rebuild better than ever.

Gulfport, Miss. (Lexis Nexis) March 29, 2009 — Vaughn, Bowden & Wooten, a Gulfport-based law firm that handles a wide range of litigation, has relocated its office to the historic Aubert Motors building in downtown Gulfport.

The firm saved and renovated the building, located at 1617 25th Avenue in Gulfport, which was originally built in 1915. It is a key development in the rebuilding of Gulfports downtown business district since the devastation caused by Hurricane Katrina in 2005.

“As Mississippi natives and local residents, we have witnessed first-hand the tragic destruction caused by Katrina, but have also seen the amazing human spirit and resilience of the people in our community,” said Tom Vaughn, one of the founding partners of the firm. “The fact is that a lot of businesses have moved out of the downtown Gulfport area and not returned, but were here to make a very clear statement: Gulfport is back open for business and were going to rebuild better than ever.”

According to Vaughn, he and his colleagues, Ben Bowden and Eric Wooten, partnered with Lowry Development to restore one of downtown Gulfports architectural treasures. The firm originally acquired the 10,000 square-foot building in 2006 and worked to have it placed on the National Historic Register.

The firm now occupies roughly half of the building and Lowry Development is developing the other half of the property into a unique mixed-use building with both office and residential space. In addition, the firm used the talents of Sandra Cumbest Design, to assist with the allocation of space for the new use of the building. Capitalizing on the unique architectural features of the building, they were able to merge the Spanish Revival style of the building with a modern, traditional interior.

Vaughn, Bowden & Wooten continues to be involved in a variety of litigation, including complex insurance litigation, real estate matters, automobile litigation and workers compensation cases.

For more information about Vaughn, Bowden & Wooten, please go to www.vbwlawfirm.com or call 228.863.5656.

Lever and Beam, a New Artist Management Company, Launches in New York

David T. Viecelli and Alex Kadvan announce a new artist management partnership that now represents Sharon Jones & The Dap-Kings, St. Vincent, Antibalas, Southern Culture on the Skids and more.

New York, NY (Billboard Publicity Wire) January 6, 2009 — David T. Viecelli and Alex Kadvan are pleased to announce the launch of Lever and Beam, a new artist management company based in New York City. The two senior partners and their staff now provide personal management representation for Sharon Jones & The Dap-Kings, St. Vincent, Antibalas, Southern Culture on the Skids, Budos Band and Naomi Shelton & The Gospel Queens.

David T. Viecelli is the founder and President of The Billions Corporation (established 1989), a leading independent booking agency based in Chicago and Seattle and representing, among others, The Arcade Fire, Death Cab For Cutie, Nick Cave and The Bad Seeds, Vampire Weekend, The Swell Season, Fleet Foxes, Bon Iver, Sufjan Stevens and Neko Case. He is also a founding partner of Billions Australia, an Australian agency and promoter of international acts. Mr. Viecelli has managed Southern Culture on the Skids since 1995.

Alex Kadvan is the founder and owner of Kadvan Entertainment (established 2002) , based in New York City and responsible for the personal management of Sharon Jones & The Dap-Kings, Antibalas, Budos Band, Sway Machinery, Jamie Leonhart, Menahan Street Band and Naomi Shelton & The Gospel Queens. Mr. Kadvan also has provided contract musicians to concert productions and studio sessions of all kinds in New York for the last eight years.

In addition to Mr. Kadvan and Mr. Viecelli, the organization includes Administrative Manager Todd Harty and Administrative Assistant Marc de Neree. Mr. Harty has relocated from Los Angeles where he has been the Operations Manager of the Hollywood Bowl Orchestra and Presentations. Mr. de Neree is a veteran of Kadvan Entertainment.

The Lever and Beam offices are located at 325 West 38th Street, Suite 806, New York, NY 10018. The company can be found online at Lever and Beam.

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