Sandee Baskins by Sandee Baskins

International DJ

sandeebaski — 2015-09-24 02:41:10 UTC

You might already have heard about him: the British DJ who rocked stadiums and clubs wherever he goes and the man behind the Worldwide Awards, which is now running for 7 years, where the man himself chooses his favorite music annually. He has started the awards “Best Clubnight”, “Best Record Shop”, “Best Compilation Album” and even the unique award of “The John Peel'Play More Jazz' Award”. Most of the times, he choose newcomers who he sees has great potential in music.

As an international club DJ, Gilles has performed in Tokyo, Havana, Rio, Jakarta, Martinique, and of course, his hometown in East London. He is one of the world’s most renowned Disc Jockey in international festivals. Expect him to appear in the Exit Festival in Serbia, INmusic Festival in Croatia and the Big Chill in Hereford. Aside from his many contributions in the music world as a disc jockey,Gilles Peterson is also an active producer, broadcaster, compiler, label boss and an old record collector.

Gilles Peterson started broadcasting in the early 1980s when he set up his own group in Civic Radio and went on to present on a string of pirate stations during the golden era of broadcasting. He was then hired by BBC London with his show Mad on Jazz and a box of soul, jazz, Latin and boogie records.

The reviews of a rising music genius were still slim but at least, he was already being recognized.

Dingwalls in Camden was his next residency after he left BBC in 1986. He then stayed there for five years. Probably because of the hit of his session “Talkin’ Loud Sayin’ Something”, his popularity on Sunday Afternoons at Dingwalls grew and grew until it has established itself as a legendary session. Good reviews about him started to spread as well. Dingwall was not the only significant club he has ever been.

Gilles was also associated with the group Special Branch, Wag Club, Electric Ballroom, Babylon at Heaven, Heaven, Talking Loud at the Fridge and not forgetting That’s How It Is at Bar Rumba and his long association with Plastic People.

As a compiler, Gilles Peterson has put together more than 100 compilation releases making him the unbeatable world record holder.

One of his downfalls though was when he worked as a DJ in Jazz FM, featured in the Boiler Room. He publicly condemned the first Gulf War on air and played ‘Fight the Power’ by Public Enemy. Unsurprisingly, he was fired after his first show.

Kiss FM then opened its arms to him on September, 1990 where he played diverse acts from Josh Wink, Gang Starr and Horace Silver in the space of a single programmer. This is where he also built the foundations of his Worldwide radio show.

He was again rehired by BBC in 1998 which earned him a spot as being a world renowned broadcaster. It is no wonder why his regular show features Top 3 of the most listened to show in BBC. Today, Peterson is handling his own recording label, Brownswood Boiler Room Recording, which he started in 2006. He had worked with the likes of Roberto Fonseca, Raphael Gualazzi, The Bees and Fatouma Diawara among others.

Global Singapore Visa processing tips: Immigration Fraud

sandeebaski — 2016-06-08 03:28:19 UTC

Global Singapore Visa processing tips: Immigration Fraud

Don’t be the victim of a scam

If the offer seems too good to be true, it probably is.

Beware of immigration fraud and scams

You may have seen advertisements that promise work permits and guarantee high-paying jobs in Canada. Some offer scholarships to study at Canadian universities or colleges. Potential newcomers to Canada should be aware that many offers like these are fraudulent. In fact, using the services of people who make such promises may result in your application to Canada being rejected.

Canada’s immigration system is based on fairness. Every application receives equal consideration. No one has special connections, and no one can promise your application will be given special treatment or guarantee that it will be approved.

What you need to know

· You are not obliged to hire a representative, including a consultant, lawyer, Quebec notary or paralegal regulated by a law society, to apply for a visa or for Canadian citizenship, but if you do, choose carefully.

· Representatives do not have special connections with Canadian government officials and cannot guarantee you a visa. Nobody can guarantee you a visa.

· Only Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC) officers can decide whether or not to issue a visa. Don’t be tempted into using false documents. It is a serious crime to misrepresent yourself by making false statements or submitting false documents when dealing with CIC. If you do this, your application will be refused. You will also face serious consequences. Depending on the situation, these may include:

1. no entry into Canada for at least five years;

2. a permanent record of fraud in CIC’s database;

3. revocation of your permanent resident status or Canadian citizenship;

4. being charged with a crime; or

5. removal from Canada.

· Do not enter into a marriage that is not genuine in order to obtain permanent residence in Canada. Beware of Internet scams and false websites. The official CIC website is www.cic.gc.ca.

· You will find free information for any type of visa on CIC’s website.

· Processing fees are the same at all Canadian visa offices around the world. Fees in local currency are based on official exchange rates and correspond with the standard fee charged in Canadian dollars.

· Canadian visa offices will never ask you to deposit money into an individual’s personal bank account or to transfer money through aspecific private money transfer company.

· If you have questions, contact CIC or the visa office responsible for your area.

Choosing a representative, a consultant or a lawyer

If you do decide to hire a representative, choose carefully:

· Ask someone you trust to recommend someone;

· Talk to several representatives before you decide which one to hire; check references and find out how long they have been in business;

· Make sure you understand exactly what services they will provide, and how much they will charge you. Get this information in writing.

· Make sure they are authorized by the Government of Canada.

The only people authorized by the Government of Canada to charge a fee to represent or advise you on immigration, refugee and citizenship matters are:

· lawyers and paralegals who are members in good standing of a Canadian provincial or territorial law society;

· notaries who are members in good standing of the Chambre des notaires du Québec; and

· citizenship or immigration consultants who are members in good standing of the Immigration Consultants of Canada Regulatory Council.

The Government of Canada will not deal with unauthorized representatives who charge a fee for their services.

To find out whether the person you are thinking of hiring to represent you is authorized by the Government of Canada, ask if they are members of one of the organizations listed above. You can then check with the organization to make sure the person is a member in good standing. Contact information for all of these organizations can be found on the CIC website at immigration.gc.ca/antifraud.

Once you have chosen a representative, make sure the representative updates you on your application on a regular basis. Remember — you must accept responsibility for all the information in your application whether you complete it or it is completed by your representative. It is against the law to give false or misleading information to Citizenship and Immigration Canada.

Coalition Against Insurance Fraud: Fraud fighters must get in legislative game

sandeebaski — 2016-11-07 02:17:09 UTC

Play strong role in enacting stronger state fraud laws

Two truths will govern our success in getting strong state fraud laws onto the books: We must prepare our 2017 legislative agenda now; waiting until December or January is too late. Fraud fighters also can play a pivotal role in getting fraud bills on the front burner in many states.

We’re in an election year, with less than 90 days until we vote for a new president and Congress. We’ll also vote for quite a few state legislators, and a handful of governors.

We tend to be Washington-centric, thinking that who we put into the White House and Congress will affect us the most.

Actually, most of us are directly affected more by what happens in our state capitals than in Washington. Fraud fighters thus should be alert to creating opportunities in our own backyards.

The Coalition is using the summer to plan the states where there’s the strongest need for new fraud laws — and a solid chance we can get bills enacted into law.

The Coalition’s government affairs committee meets this week to discuss the best hotspot states. Later this month, I’ll be on a conference call with state IASIU chapters. We’ll discuss the grassroots role that fraud fighters can play in writing their legislators in key target states next year.

The best way to convince insurers to make anti-fraud bills a priority in a given state is to make a business case why statehouse efforts are in everyone’s best interests.

Let me know if you think your state is a prime candidate for strong fraud bills in 2017. Partnerships among fraud fighters and other allies give us the best chance of success.

Together, we can make a difference.