Right Quick Music is an Atlanta-based independent record label. While it mostly puts out music in the hip-hop genre it occasionally delves into other styles of music.
Right Quick Music was created in 2006 by Arlo "Dizzle" Banks. He quickly signed the artists Neb and the Age of Reason, King James, The New Breed, and, of course, himself. The first record released was The Untitled Tyrone Biggums Project presented by Dizzle.
2007 Promises to be a big year for Right Quick Music, Neb and The Age of Reason are set to release their first EP, titled Common Sense, April 10th. King James is set to release his first single, Revlon Keeps it Gangsta, during the second quarter of 2007. There is a Right Quick Music compilation album to be released March 27, 2007 titled The Official Number One. A new group from North Carolina is currently being recruited to the Right Quick Music team with a possible release this year. The New Breed has unfortunately gone into an indefinite hiatus.
A folk-rock singer/songwriter who will remain unnamed is currently working on a concept album called "the fluorescent sun" and Neb is working on an entirely instrumental album. Dizzle will be releasing a second album consisting of unreleased battle break material some time in the next year. None of these albums have a set release date yet.
Right Quick Music was created in 2006 by Arlo "Dizzle" Banks. He quickly signed the artists Neb and the Age of Reason, King James, The New Breed, and, of course, himself. The first record released was The Untitled Tyrone Biggums Project presented by Dizzle.
2007 Promises to be a big year for Right Quick Music, Neb and The Age of Reason are set to release their first EP, titled Common Sense, April 10th. King James is set to release his first single, Revlon Keeps it Gangsta, during the second quarter of 2007. There is a Right Quick Music compilation album to be released March 27, 2007 titled The Official Number One. A new group from North Carolina is currently being recruited to the Right Quick Music team with a possible release this year. The New Breed has unfortunately gone into an indefinite hiatus.
A folk-rock singer/songwriter who will remain unnamed is currently working on a concept album called "the fluorescent sun" and Neb is working on an entirely instrumental album. Dizzle will be releasing a second album consisting of unreleased battle break material some time in the next year. None of these albums have a set release date yet.
10 Promises Between Me and My Dog
This is an upcoming Japanese drama movie which will be shown on March 15, 2008.
BoA sang the theme song for this movie which entitled “Be With You”.
This movie is about the promises between a dog and his owner. They both create a promise called the "10 dog commandments"
(This is the dog speaking to it's owner)
"1. Please enjoy your life with me.
2. Place your trust in me. It's crucial to my well-being.
3. Please never forget I have my own feelings.
4. When I don't want to do what you want, I have a reason.
5. Talk to me a lot. Even if I don't understand your words,
I understand you.
6. Remember before you hit me that I have teeth that could easily
crush the bones of you but that I choose not to bite you.
7. Take care of me when I get old.
8. My life is likely to last about ten years.
Please try to find time staying with me as much as you can.
9. You have your school and your friends. I have only you.
10. When I'm passing away, please be with me. And, remeber that I love you.
Your dog loves you since he has only you."
This is an upcoming Japanese drama movie which will be shown on March 15, 2008.
BoA sang the theme song for this movie which entitled “Be With You”.
This movie is about the promises between a dog and his owner. They both create a promise called the "10 dog commandments"
(This is the dog speaking to it's owner)
"1. Please enjoy your life with me.
2. Place your trust in me. It's crucial to my well-being.
3. Please never forget I have my own feelings.
4. When I don't want to do what you want, I have a reason.
5. Talk to me a lot. Even if I don't understand your words,
I understand you.
6. Remember before you hit me that I have teeth that could easily
crush the bones of you but that I choose not to bite you.
7. Take care of me when I get old.
8. My life is likely to last about ten years.
Please try to find time staying with me as much as you can.
9. You have your school and your friends. I have only you.
10. When I'm passing away, please be with me. And, remeber that I love you.
Your dog loves you since he has only you."
Laurence A. Pagnoni (b. 18 August, 1960) is the president of LAPA/Laurence A. Pagnoni & Associates, a development consulting firm to nonprofit agencies. Mr. Pagnoni founded LAPA in 1995.
Early life and education
Laurence A. Pagnoni was born and raised in Pennsylvania and received his secondary education at St. Joseph’s Preparatory School in Philadelphia.
Education
After graduating prep school, Mr. Pagnoni went on to attend St. Joseph’s University in Philadelphia where he received a BA in Systematic Theology in 1982. In 1985, he earned a Masters Degree in Socio-political Theology from LaSalle University, also in Philadelphia. In 1998, after establishing himself as a nonprofit consultant, he received a Masters in Public Administration/Masters in Science for Management from New York University, Wagner School of Public Service. Mr. Pagnoni also completed coursework in advanced training for systems and organizational planning from the Peter Drucker Institute in 1992, and acquired a Certificate in Spirituality from the in Washington, DC, in 1995.
Career
Early career (1982-1989)
From 1982 to 1985, Mr. Pagnoni was director of the Community Outreach Program at in Wilmington, Delaware, where he was part of the ministry team, as well as an instructor in theology. He also assigned his students to volunteer community service. In 1985, Mr. Pagnoni was recruited to be executive director of in Richmond, Virginia, a then young organization offering a soup kitchen and drop-in center serving 120 homeless men, women, and children each day. Under Mr. Pagnoni’s tenure, Freedom House developed a 14-bed transitional residence, a 50-bed pre-detox shelter, purchased and renovated a residence for volunteer staff, and formed a partnership with the , Richmond’s leading mental health provider to the homeless. While at Freedom House, Mr. Pagnoni also co-founded SRO Housing Inc., Richmond’s first nonprofit organization to offer single-room occupancy to homeless people, and the , a statewide legislative lobbying and policymaking body representing more than 130 homeless organizations in Virginia.
In 1989, Mr. Pagnoni took a sabbatical, which he spent at a monastery in Richmond Hill for contemplative prayer as directed by Avril Mahklouf, PHD.
Upper Room AIDS Ministry (New York City) (1990-1994)
From 1990-1994, Mr. Pagnoni was recruited to be the first executive director of the Upper Room AIDS Ministry (now know as ). In 1990, the Upper Room had no staff or budget. By 1994, there was a $2.3 million annual budget and a staff of more than 25. During Mr. Pagnoni’s tenure the first Adult Day Health Care Center for people living with HIV/AIDS in upper Manhattan was created (and still exists). Once the agency was stabilized, Mr. Pagnoni stepped down from his role. Today, Harlem United: Community AIDS Center has a budget of approximately $28 million.
AIDS Service Center (Pasadena, California) (1994)
In 1994, Mr. Pagnoni was recruited as executive director of the (ASC) in Pasadena, California. As he had done previously in his career, Mr. Pagnoni came into the organization with the purpose of creating economic and managerial growth. He hired a professional grant-writing firm, created a fundraising program that was supported by diversified gifts, hired a development director, and instituted ASC’s first comprehensive board-approved budget calling for a $1.5 million expansion.
New York City (1995-present)
LAPA (Laurence A. Pagnoni & Associates)
In 1994, Mr. Pagnoni founded his own consulting firm, (Laurence A. Pagnoni Associates), allowing him to serve multiple nonprofit agencies. Serving primarily the social service sector, Mr. Pagnoni and his staff currently work with approximately 10-15 agencies at any one time totaling hundreds of agencies over the past 12 years. Mr. Pagnoni leads a team of senior consultants serving nonprofit agencies with annual budgets ranging from $500K to $28M.
Consulting
Aside from consulting, Mr. Pagnoni is also a faculty member at . He teaches workshops on a number of topics including major campaigns, planned giving and board development.
Professional associations
Mr. Pagnoni belongs to several associations, including, but not limited to the (AAFP), where he serves on the planning committee for Fundraising Day, NYC. He is a member of the Shalem Institute for Spiritual Formation’s Shekinah Society (Bethesda, MD), a society aimed at planned giving to assure the financial future of the . He also serves as a trustee of the , a retreat and study center located in the Pocono Mountains of Pennsylvania.
Awards and Commendations
* Child Service Award, 1995, by Family Services of Westchester, White Plains, NY
* Seminar Success Award, 1994, National Catholic AIDS Network, Chicago, IL
* Housing Development Award, 1992, SRO Housing, Inc., Richmond, VA
* Life Achievement Award, 1990, Italian American Society of Virginia
* Human Rights of the Year Award, 1989, City of Richmond, VA
* Faith and Life Award, 1982, St. Joseph's University, Philadelphia, PA
* Salutatorian, Class of 1978, St. Joseph's Preparatory, Philadelphia, PA
Published articles
* "Combating the Cash Flow Crunch: How a reserve fund can help--and how to set one up," New York Nonprofit Press. December 2006.
* "A Group of Coaches: The Case of CEOs Together After Five Years," OD Practitioner. Vol. 32, No. 2, 2005.
* "A Guide for the Perplexed: Should a Faith-based Institution Seek 501(c)(3) Status?" New York Nonprofit Press. May 2007.
* Finding Funds for AIDS Projects, 3rd edition.
Early life and education
Laurence A. Pagnoni was born and raised in Pennsylvania and received his secondary education at St. Joseph’s Preparatory School in Philadelphia.
Education
After graduating prep school, Mr. Pagnoni went on to attend St. Joseph’s University in Philadelphia where he received a BA in Systematic Theology in 1982. In 1985, he earned a Masters Degree in Socio-political Theology from LaSalle University, also in Philadelphia. In 1998, after establishing himself as a nonprofit consultant, he received a Masters in Public Administration/Masters in Science for Management from New York University, Wagner School of Public Service. Mr. Pagnoni also completed coursework in advanced training for systems and organizational planning from the Peter Drucker Institute in 1992, and acquired a Certificate in Spirituality from the in Washington, DC, in 1995.
Career
Early career (1982-1989)
From 1982 to 1985, Mr. Pagnoni was director of the Community Outreach Program at in Wilmington, Delaware, where he was part of the ministry team, as well as an instructor in theology. He also assigned his students to volunteer community service. In 1985, Mr. Pagnoni was recruited to be executive director of in Richmond, Virginia, a then young organization offering a soup kitchen and drop-in center serving 120 homeless men, women, and children each day. Under Mr. Pagnoni’s tenure, Freedom House developed a 14-bed transitional residence, a 50-bed pre-detox shelter, purchased and renovated a residence for volunteer staff, and formed a partnership with the , Richmond’s leading mental health provider to the homeless. While at Freedom House, Mr. Pagnoni also co-founded SRO Housing Inc., Richmond’s first nonprofit organization to offer single-room occupancy to homeless people, and the , a statewide legislative lobbying and policymaking body representing more than 130 homeless organizations in Virginia.
In 1989, Mr. Pagnoni took a sabbatical, which he spent at a monastery in Richmond Hill for contemplative prayer as directed by Avril Mahklouf, PHD.
Upper Room AIDS Ministry (New York City) (1990-1994)
From 1990-1994, Mr. Pagnoni was recruited to be the first executive director of the Upper Room AIDS Ministry (now know as ). In 1990, the Upper Room had no staff or budget. By 1994, there was a $2.3 million annual budget and a staff of more than 25. During Mr. Pagnoni’s tenure the first Adult Day Health Care Center for people living with HIV/AIDS in upper Manhattan was created (and still exists). Once the agency was stabilized, Mr. Pagnoni stepped down from his role. Today, Harlem United: Community AIDS Center has a budget of approximately $28 million.
AIDS Service Center (Pasadena, California) (1994)
In 1994, Mr. Pagnoni was recruited as executive director of the (ASC) in Pasadena, California. As he had done previously in his career, Mr. Pagnoni came into the organization with the purpose of creating economic and managerial growth. He hired a professional grant-writing firm, created a fundraising program that was supported by diversified gifts, hired a development director, and instituted ASC’s first comprehensive board-approved budget calling for a $1.5 million expansion.
New York City (1995-present)
LAPA (Laurence A. Pagnoni & Associates)
In 1994, Mr. Pagnoni founded his own consulting firm, (Laurence A. Pagnoni Associates), allowing him to serve multiple nonprofit agencies. Serving primarily the social service sector, Mr. Pagnoni and his staff currently work with approximately 10-15 agencies at any one time totaling hundreds of agencies over the past 12 years. Mr. Pagnoni leads a team of senior consultants serving nonprofit agencies with annual budgets ranging from $500K to $28M.
Consulting
Aside from consulting, Mr. Pagnoni is also a faculty member at . He teaches workshops on a number of topics including major campaigns, planned giving and board development.
Professional associations
Mr. Pagnoni belongs to several associations, including, but not limited to the (AAFP), where he serves on the planning committee for Fundraising Day, NYC. He is a member of the Shalem Institute for Spiritual Formation’s Shekinah Society (Bethesda, MD), a society aimed at planned giving to assure the financial future of the . He also serves as a trustee of the , a retreat and study center located in the Pocono Mountains of Pennsylvania.
Awards and Commendations
* Child Service Award, 1995, by Family Services of Westchester, White Plains, NY
* Seminar Success Award, 1994, National Catholic AIDS Network, Chicago, IL
* Housing Development Award, 1992, SRO Housing, Inc., Richmond, VA
* Life Achievement Award, 1990, Italian American Society of Virginia
* Human Rights of the Year Award, 1989, City of Richmond, VA
* Faith and Life Award, 1982, St. Joseph's University, Philadelphia, PA
* Salutatorian, Class of 1978, St. Joseph's Preparatory, Philadelphia, PA
Published articles
* "Combating the Cash Flow Crunch: How a reserve fund can help--and how to set one up," New York Nonprofit Press. December 2006.
* "A Group of Coaches: The Case of CEOs Together After Five Years," OD Practitioner. Vol. 32, No. 2, 2005.
* "A Guide for the Perplexed: Should a Faith-based Institution Seek 501(c)(3) Status?" New York Nonprofit Press. May 2007.
* Finding Funds for AIDS Projects, 3rd edition.
Userbars are small rectangular images that are designed to be put in an Internet forum signature block. Userbars may be animated if the artist wishes. They are often used to show the user's interests, hobbies, or graphical skills. Userbar standards are often strictly defined and enforced by communities to ensure that they all have a neat appearance when animated or when stacked vertically. Although there is some variation, most are not wider than 350 pixels and not higher than 19 pixels so they can fit in with other userbars. Many userbars are as little as 1kb. Some may be larger depending on animation size.
Common specifications
Although userbars can vary greatly, most of them share the following specifications and elements:
* Width of 350 pixels
* Height of 19 pixels
* Translucent, diagonal stripes at 45° to give a scan line effect.
* Some have different patterns, such as lines at various degrees, bricks, diagonal bricks, cross, and dots.
* Have a gradient or solid color in the background.
* The font mostly used is "Visitor TT2 (BRK)". Not bold, no anti-aliasing, with a 1 pixel stroke.
* Other fonts also used are "Mini 7 Tight" and "Silkscreen."
* Encoded in the PNG file format for good quality or GIF for animation
* Sometimes glossy effect, done by placing a translucent half-oval at the top of the image to give the illusion of depth.
Userbars are created either using web applications at certain web sites or with standalone graphics applications on the user's computer.
Common specifications
Although userbars can vary greatly, most of them share the following specifications and elements:
* Width of 350 pixels
* Height of 19 pixels
* Translucent, diagonal stripes at 45° to give a scan line effect.
* Some have different patterns, such as lines at various degrees, bricks, diagonal bricks, cross, and dots.
* Have a gradient or solid color in the background.
* The font mostly used is "Visitor TT2 (BRK)". Not bold, no anti-aliasing, with a 1 pixel stroke.
* Other fonts also used are "Mini 7 Tight" and "Silkscreen."
* Encoded in the PNG file format for good quality or GIF for animation
* Sometimes glossy effect, done by placing a translucent half-oval at the top of the image to give the illusion of depth.
Userbars are created either using web applications at certain web sites or with standalone graphics applications on the user's computer.