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Reviewer James Larson and editor Gene DellaSala at Audioholics on their review of the Cesti T speakers, which has some positive quotes and comments.
Setup and Appearance
"The Cesti T towers arrived in boxes with a clever locking mechanism that kept the packaging safely together and also made it easy to unpack."
"…the speakers arrived at my doorstep in excellent condition."
"Out of the box, the Cesti T speakers looked snazzy. They have a sleek, modernistic design, and that vibrant red color with its exquisite polish certainly gives them flair."
Design Overview
"since the MarkAudio drivers in the Cesti have very similar cone profiles and cone compositions, their behavior will be very similar, so you get a very close match in performance over the crossover frequency and will be less prone to the problems that occur between considerably different drivers such as a typical 5" midrange driver and a 1" dome tweeter."
"Since the Cesti drivers are so alike, the behavior of the MarkAudio drivers should blend very well off axis as well as on axis, in what MarkAudio-SOTA likes to call the symmetrical sound field, where the dispersion characteristics are the same from both drivers."
"The Inductors and capacitors are sizable and look to be up to the task. As stated above, the rationale for such a simple crossover is that the cones are so much alike that they will be able to blend easily, so there is no need for a complicated crossover with steep slopes."
"One interesting thing about these waveguides is that they are not symmetrical on each speaker, but the waveguides do mirror each other as a speaker pair. One half of the waveguide opens up on one side of the cabinet while the other keeps contained in the front baffle. This is intended to allow broader dispersion of sound on one side of the speaker, which can be used to either minimize side-wall reflections or heighten them, depending on the user's preference."
"The binding posts have a little divider between them, which is a nice touch that helps to prevent strands of cable from accidentally touching the other polarity and causing a short. I wouldn't mind seeing this on more binding posts in the future."
So How Do They Sound?
(Subwoofers were used in some instances to assist in low-frequency playback with content with strong bass dynamics, using an 80 Hz crossover frequency. Speaker distance from listening position was about 10 feet. Most of the below listening was done with the Cesti T speakers facing straight ahead rather than toed-in.)
"The vocals on this album were rendered exquisitely by the Cesti towers. Imaging was quite good, with stable positioning of the instruments and vocals"
"The Cesti T speakers pronounced the slight harmonic shimmer of Enya's voice that a darker speaker would subdue. I enjoyed 'The Celts' on the Cesti T speakers and felt they did a fine job with this classic recording."
"…Bach's Brandenburg Concertos, Virgin's recording performed by the Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment.
"The Cesti T speakers nailed the imaging, with a convincing soundstage with nicely detailed instrument signatures. Woodwinds sounded centered with some depth, which is what one would expect in a typical orchestra. String instrument placement sounded like it was spread out across the stage a bit more, with a clavichord also taking center stage. I would say that the Cesti towers caught the delicate character of many of these instruments without losing the grandeur and cohesion of the larger orchestra."
An album with music that ranges from simple and minimal to rich and dense is 'Night Silence Desert' by Kayhan Kalhor and Mohammad Reza Shajarian.
"The Cesti speakers placed the instruments well when they were mixed in a conventional recording style but also conveyed the intended effects on those instances where the sound engineer decided to have some fun with panning and an ultra-wide stereo image for certain instruments."
"The Cesti's rendition of Shazarian's voice was rich and lifelike. Listening to 'Night Silence Desert' was a pleasure, and this album as reproduced by the Cesti speakers made me want to dig into classical Persian music more."
"I can happily report that Billy Idol sounded pretty good on the Cesti speakers. Billy was squarely anchored to the center of the soundstage with the guitars, bass, and percussion raging all around him."
Movies and Television
"One movie I thought would be right up the alley for the Cesti T tower speakers is Oliver Stone's 1991 biopic 'The Doors,' which contains a superb sound mix with music nearly from the beginning of the movie to the end in a variety of acoustic environments."
"The Doors' sounded great with the Cesti T speakers. Dialogue was clear and intelligible against the background music and environmental sounds. The music itself sounded great on the Cesti speakers. This is the kind of movie that the Cesti T speakers are made for and is what they excel at."
"These speakers will handle dialogue and typical acoustic music at healthy loudness levels,
"One thing I listened for was to hear if the sibilance on some of the rock recordings could be heard on dialogue in the sound mix of a typical drama, but it didn't seem to crop up. Dialogue and music sounded natural and even. The opening credits were punchy and tuneful on the Cesti T speakers. The ambient sounds of Los Angeles was not lost in the dialogue or action scenes on the Cesti T speakers, and the sound mix of the show felt distinct but also cohesive. The Cesti T speakers made for another absorbing season with Detective Bosch"
Measurements and Analysis
"From low frequencies to high, we see that the Cesti T speakers have somewhat elevated bass with respect to the mids. This elevation gently tapers off into the midrange frequencies where we see a nicely flat response up to 8 kHz, and we also see what might be a slight comb-filtering effect from the drivers interfering with each other, but it is very mild and was not something I could hear."
"At 20 degrees angled to the closed end of the waveguide, the response is really quite good, and I would advise users to have that angle facing the listening position, which, in many cases, would have this speaker facing straight ahead in parallel vectors. The problem remains that acoustic reflections from room surfaces can still bring in some of that elevated treble response. I will repeat that on recordings that do not lean heavily on these high frequencies still sounded very good- perhaps a little forward but detailed without being edgy."
"We can see that the Cesti T speakers are tuned to about 50 Hz from the saddle between the peaks in the bass frequencies. The Cesti T speakers do not pose a stiff electrical demand on amplifiers. Impedance never dips under 5 ohms at any point. Impedance does consistently hover around 5 ohms for the treble frequencies, but even here the phase angle is never severe, so this should be an easy load for any amplifier."
"This speaker does not need a heavy-duty amplifier to get loud"
"I will say that their greatest virtue is their midrange sound. To my ears, the midrange was crystal clear, and many vocals sounded lifelike and three-dimensional on the Cesti Ts. It is in this frequency band where MarkAudio-SOTA's design philosophy pays off."
"I also dig the aesthetics of the Cesti speakers; they are stylish without being over-the-top or 'loud' in appearance. They are not large or heavy either, so they will not dominate the room. Since they don't have to be toed-in to sound their best, they can stand parallel with other furniture in-room without losing sound quality."
"I recommend using them facing straight ahead instead of angled toward the listener. I like the idea of asymmetrical waveguide edges whereby you can 'customize' their sound using acoustic reflections from the walls by swapping the left and right speaker's positions. Room acoustics will always be a big determinant in the end sound of any system, and in this clever design feature, MarkAudio-SOTA is using that to their advantage."
"These are not party speakers, and they would make for a poor fit for someone looking to blast some heavy-metal for some head-banging."
"That being said, the Cesti T speakers are likely able to get louder than what most people are comfortable with…"
"To my ears, the Cesti T speakers sounded good for orchestral recordings, jazz, contemporary instrumental recordings like ethnic music, solo vocals, pianos, strings, and so on."
"If your tastes run toward more 'refined' recordings, and you live in an apartment or condo where music can not be blasted, they may be a great fit for you due their rich midrange sound and their stylish appearance, low weight, and small footprint. If that sounds appealing to you, give them a try, since they can be returned for a full refund in 30 days if you do not like them."
"I think for certain people's tastes, the Cesti T loudspeakers will hit their 'spot' nicely."
Link to conclusion page: http://www.audioholics.com/tower-speaker-reviews/markaudio-sota-cesti-t/conclusion


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By Leonard Ho - Posted Dec 16, 2013 10:00 AM
Live rock aquaculturists Roger Gillman and Peter Wolfson have decided to use their Florida mariculture site for a grander purpose. They have set out to install the world's only artificial reef structure in the shape of a peace sign.
When finished, the Peace Reef will be visible from the air as well as Google Earth satellite images. Gillman and Wolfson's hope is that the Peace Reef will raise public awareness for coral reefs, help supply the Amercian aquarium market with aquacultured live rock as an alternative to Indo-Pacific wild rock, and invite underwater adventurers to dive the Peace Reef thus "reducing the pressure on the adjacent natural reefs frequented by divers."
The Peace Reef Project is seeking private donations and corporate sponsors to make their vision a reality. To create an artificial reef of this size requires an estimated 750 tons of quarried aragonite and logistics to install all that rock.
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Rasa restaurant has cleverly arranged a good flow for the incoming hungry customers. In the middle area, there is a big squared open kitchen with choices of stations that consist of salad, noodle, fresh seafood, sushi and dessert stations. All put next in sequential orders, suitably paired with one another. On the sides, they have Asian, Western and Soup stations. And on the outside, just next to the pool, they have a barbecue station.
|They are generous with the bread selections. I love how they always present two kinds of soup, each embedded with the east and west influences.
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Last month was a mindblowing event in London, the huge Paradise City festival! We sent a reporter over to see what the fuss was about!
Being a psychedelic trance clubbing virgin I was unsure what to expect from Paradise City 001. But after listening to the genre for a long time I decided it was time to experience an event of this calibre first hand. Upon arrival I was uncertain I was at the correct location as there only to be just a handful of people waiting to gain access and the event was due to start very shortly. But after chatting to a steward it seemed things were running a bit behind schedule and the doors werent to open for another half hour. After about 45 minutes of chatting to a group of revellers the entrance was finally open and we were let in. Inside was an incredibly high vast foyer area which also held all the cloakroom facilities as well as ticket processing. Everything went smoothly from picking up wristbands to using the cloakroom, their appeared to be no queues whatsoever at this early stage. Once inside I thought it best to acquaint myself better with the venue and check out the different arenas. Starting with the chillout area of Paradise City, which was more officially known as the Panorama room by Clockwork Prism & The Faeries Lounge. A fair amount of effort had gone into creating a relaxed environment for people to gather themselves together before venturing back into the main arenas. All manner of seating was available from beanbags to giant toadstalls. One half of the room was filled with an array of stalls selling UV items, food and other nic-nacs.Next stop was the arena I could see the majority of my time being spent known as The HOMmega Concert. Kicking the festivities off in this arena were Peace vs Druid who were kicking out what appeared to be psychedelic trance of the laid back variety. The first thing I noticed was the sheer scale of the interior. A high roof made for some great sounding acoustics, far better than the corrugated iron type arena events often held at the NEC. Toward the rear of the arena was one an Orbiter fairground ride, which was providing great air movement for the whole arena. In addition to this there was what can only be described as a massive green creature that was situated behind the stage with its arms extending over the roof.The other two stages were created back to back and behind the main stage, basically all three of the stages were in the same vast hall. Taking this into account it was still fairly difficult to hear any of the music from the other arenas. As I am not overly interested in my techno I visited Teknoworld for its blend of funky and hard urban techno only the once for Michel de Hey. I did notice that the most effort had been put into the main arena whereas the other two were just basically a stage.The fourth area of Paradise City was the VIP room where DJs were spinning house music. This was quite dead for most of the night and I think the stewards realised this so they decided it would be best to let anybody in.Once my journey around Alexander Palace was complete I stayed in the main arena for the rest of the night and listened to the different acts and DJs that appeared. J00F was by far the most enjoyable DJ playing some quality uplifting psychedelic trance. Next up on the main stage Dali who was the best performer to grace the stage, but she also had the added bonus of being one of the most attractive EDM acts I have witnessed! The remaining producers and DJs included the two headliners; Astrix and Infected Mushroom. Both played tunes I recognised, but both incorporated guitars into some of their tracks which I have never been a big fan of in Psy. GMS had my vote for the best live act in terms of the tunes that were played. Juice, their remix of the track featured largely in the film Requiem for a Dream was my tune of the night. Finally Psycraft finished on what was a cracking closing set which kept me captivated until the very end when all the hall lights were turned on.This was quite possibly the best event I have attended this year. The only disappointment was that attendance figures seemed quite low, so I am keeping my fingers crossed that the event was enough of a success for the promoters to put on another. So if you are remotely interested in music of the Psychedelic variety I highly recommend attending Paradise City 002!The Breakdown:Atmosphere: 9/10DJs/Live acts: 9/10Sound System: 9/10Organisation: 8/10Venue: 9/10Overall: 9/10Huge thanks to Sy On his first report and to Tom for making everything possible :)
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Is there still a use for this key in modern operating systems? I know back in the days of the rapid fire
dir /s on ten thousand files in DOS 5.5 this key was indispensable, but is it needed anymore? If not, can I remap it to do something else? If so, what?
Is there still a use for this key in modern operating systems? I know back in the days of the rapid fire
In Windows, Windows + Pause/Break opens up the System Properties window. Not exactly relevant to what the key was originally designed for, but still quite useful!
The Pause/Break key can also be used during boot to pause a POST screen so you can read it before continuing. I find it useful when I'm trying to double check that something is detected properly by the BIOS.
Windows supports remapping keys itself: howtoogeek article
Ctrl + Break is still useful on the command prompt to send a break character; but Ctrl + C is a little easier.
If you ever have to configure equipment using a terminal emulator, you might wish you had kept the key. You need that key to halt the cisco boot process to recover the IOS or the configuration. I have had to do this to get into cisco devices people have forgotten the password on quite a few times.
Now if you never ever do this sort of thing then you have no disincentive to remap the key. I find it more practical to map key combinations that you never ever use. This is particularly the case in multi-clipboard apps I have used doing repetitive tasks.
You can remap any key to do just about anything if you install AutoHotkey.
The command prompt still accepts this key in XP, as other OSes.
Here are a couple common keyboard alternatives (please feel free to contribute to this list)
- General -Pause
- General -Shift + Pause
- Lenovo - Ctrl + Fn + F11
- Lenovo - Ctrl + Fn + B
- Lenovo - Fn + B
- Samsung - Fn + B
- HewlettPackard - Ctrl + Fn + Pause
- HewlettPackard - Ctrl + Fn + Right-Shift
- Dell - Fn + ⊞ Win + B
ctrl+alt+break is a useful shortcut to toggle between full-screen and windowed remote desktop sessions.
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Why should I rent rather than buy my ski wear?
The best ski clothing is, justifiably, expensive. The materials used are incredibly light, durable, warm and breathable and will cope with virtually any conditions to be found on top of a mountain. There is also, of course, a fashion element with a huge variety of colours, shapes and styles on offer.
The cheapest ski wear is best avoided altogether!
At Skismart we believe that everyone, from beginners to experts, from infants to adults, should be equipped with quality clothing. If you're comfortable on the slopes you'll be able to focus on developing your skiing or snowboarding skills and enjoying your holiday.
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What ages and sizes do you cater for?
We've got the whole family covered! Skismart carries adult sizes from XS to 2XL, children from age 3 to 7 and juniors from 8 to 16.
How do I check what sizes to order?
Please refer to the size guides accompanying each item. It is important to note that each brand uses its own size convention, so it's best to look at the measurements (for chest, waist, hips, inside leg etc) and to select on that basis.
All orders are delivered 5-7 days prior to your departure date, so if you find you need different size(s) just let us know at email@example.com and we'll get them to you free of charge.
Can I book jackets and pants in different sizes?
Yes, of course. You can order any combination of sizes as required.
Can I combine any jacket with any pant?
Yes, no problem. Each jacket and pant has one or more recommended pairing based on style and colour, but you're welcome to mix and match as you like.
How far in advance should I make my hire booking?
We recommend you book as early as possible, especially if your trip is during our peak periods of Christmas, February half term or Easter. Reservations may be made up to 12 months in advance.
Booking early also ensures that you obtain our best prices.
We'd also love you to register with Skismart, and in return you'll be the first to receive future discounts and special offers.
What are your minimum and maximum hire periods?
You may book for any period of time from a minimum of 7 to a maximum of 30 days.
I'm part of a larger group. Can we place a group order with Skismart?
Yes, definitely. Please contact us at firstname.lastname@example.com if you wish to place an order for 10 or more people. The earlier the better, of course, if you intend to book during our peak times of Christmas, February half term or Easter.
For larger chalet groups we can also arrange direct delivery to European destinations, subject to certain conditions. Again please contact us at email@example.com for details.
Do you supply other ski clothing or equipment?
We focus on jackets and pants for skiers and snowboarders. These are the key high cost items that will keep you warm and dry. For hygiene reasons we don't hire out clothing worn next to the skin such as thermals, socks and gloves, and in any case these are relatively cheap to buy.
At Skismart, we're always happy to provide general advice on winter sports clothing and other essentials for your trip. Feel free to contact us at any time. Also register with us to receive useful checklists and articles as well as our best prices.
Can you deliver to a P.O. Box address?
Unfortunately not, as our couriers require a signature for all deliveries.
I live outside the United Kingdom – can I use your service?
We can only ship to United Kingdom addresses. However, for larger orders, we can arrange delivery direct to your chalet or resort within Europe subject to certain conditions. Please contact us at email@example.com to discuss your requirements.
Can I change my order once it's been placed?
Yes, you can do so online. If you wish to change your choice of clothing this is of course subject to availability.
How do I cancel an order?
Orders may be cancelled online no later than 14 days prior to the commencement of your booking and will attract a full refund.
How and when are orders delivered?
All our orders are delivered by private courier to your home or work address as directed. Please note that a signature is required.
We use DPD's guaranteed next day service which offer all customers:
- A one hour time window for delivery, notified in advance by text message
- The option to change the delivery time to later in the day or to postpone to the following day
- A further option to have the order delivered to a local collection point, of which there are more than 2,500 across the United Kingdom
Further information may be found in our Deliveries and Collections section.
Are you able to deliver at weekends?
Deliveries are normally on a Monday to Friday basis but we can organise weekend deliveries on request. This may attract a surcharge.
What if there is a problem with my order?
We recommend you contact us within 24 hours of receipt of your delivery, so please try on your ski wear as soon as you receive it.
If there is an issue with your order we will do our utmost to provide a substitute item within 24 hours and in good time for your trip!
How do I return my items after use?
Your order will be delivered in a durable rigid box and the same box should be used to return the items after your hire period.
Return postage is pre-paid and we simply ask you to drop off your box at any one of DPD's 2,500 collection points within 48 hours of the end of your hire period. Full details will be enclosed with your order.
Please note that items should NOT be cleaned as they require specialist treatment. We take care of that!
Further information may be found in our Deliveries and Collections section.
What happens if my hire items are damaged in use?
Further details may be found in our Terms and Conditions section.
Why should I register with Skismart?
If you want to hire any items you'll need to register with us so we can process your order. As a customer you will then be guaranteed our best prices in the future, priority booking of new clothing ranges and, if you wish to receive them, special offers from our affiliates.
We want to keep you happy year after year so, unlike some businesses, we promise that any 'special offers' will never be directed at new customers at the expense of our existing members!


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Ultrasounds are scheduled and performed after receiving a positive result on a Real Options pregnancy test. They are conducted by our licensed nurse and reviewed by our Medical Director to provide confirmation of a pregnancy. It is reported that a third of pregnancies end naturally in a miscarriage. An ultrasound is used to verify that there is, in fact, a healthy in-uterine pregnancy.
During the exam, our medical team looks to:
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Paradoxology by Krish Kandiah, Free for CAPC Members
Paradoxology provides an apologetic for uncertainty and a defense of discomfort.
It's that time of year again. Time to get jazzed up about making life changes. Time to set one, two, or twelve personal improvement goals which will be progressively abandoned over the next month.
Maybe that's not you, but it's definitely been me in the past. Even if you're not one of the 40% who will make New Year's resolutions this year, you've probably made one before. And like me, you've probably failed to keep one as well. If that's so, you might find yourself asking, "does anything good come out of New Year's resolutions?" Though they seem to always start with the best of intentions, they rarely turn into positive life change. In fact, one study estimates that less than 50% of people who make New Year's resolutions will have kept up with them 6 months later. With such a high failure rate, why bother?When our resolutions are aimed at stewardship instead of salvation, we are in a better place not to feel crushed by guilt when we fail to keep them.
I am not writing to motivate you to make or keep New Year's resolutions. Personally, I think it's a good practice. If you're looking for advice for resolving well, then read this instead. What I'd like to do is think for a minute about the whole enterprise of New Year's resolutions. In general, resolutions are a good impulse to have. Our habits matter and resolutions are often focused on putting to death bad habits or giving life to good ones. New Year's resolutions don't get far without harnessing the power of habit. Consciously reflecting on and adjusting our habits for the better is a good thing.
Additionally, before resolving to change a habit, many spend time in self-examination. True, some people make New Year's resolutions on a whim. But for many, realizing a change needs to be made often comes by reflecting on the self. This practice illustrates the maxim that the unexamined life isn't worth living. And if personal examination is a precursor to all movement toward growth and change, it is something we should be quick to commend.
If only self-examination and habits were the crux of resolutions! But as with most things human, life is complicated. The social dimension of resolutions can provide some motivation, but with it often comes eventual guilt.
Consider resolutions as redemption-oriented. For some people, New Year's resolutions can be motivated by a kind of salvation through self-effort. What one is being saved from varies, but let's focus on habits of health. By having a healthier lifestyle, one is hoping to escape diseases and extend life. On its own, this is not that problematic.
However, healthy habits often morph into needing social validation in the court of public opinion. Our culture values skinny bodies, not necessarily healthy ones. If the results do not show outwardly, one can feel that they haven't adequately "atoned" for sins in the past in order to stand justified in their present habits of health. Because the individual is both sinner and savior, the weight of causing the problem and failing to fix it is unbearable.
In this example, the goal of having a healthier lifestyle is hijacked by the need for social acceptance. A New Year's resolution like this may actually cause more harm than good. Wanting to look good is one thing. Being obsessed with what other people think of you is another. The latter is not healthy–even if it gets you into the gym more frequently.
Remember that New Year's resolutions are entirely optional. You're not a bad person if you don't make them, and perhaps more importantly, if you don't keep them. I imagine many people have good motivations for making resolutions, have thought through a plan for keeping them, but then fail miserably. Failure can be instructive, but it can also be tempting to despair of guilt when this happens.
Such guilt is well-placed if your New Year's resolutions are attempts to be your own Lord and Savior. If that really were the case, you would bear the sole responsibility of becoming a better you. Do more. Try harder. Resolutions become a means to an end. It may be too easy to get stuck in this cycle, longing for a verdict of "righteous" that never comes.
Thankfully, the gospel proclaims that our justification before God is grounded not in what we can do but in what God in Christ did. As we are constantly reminded of this, we should reorient our own resolutions away from self and social pressure to resolve from a place where we enjoy the justification that matters most.
We can glorify God in whatever we do, and New Years can be a time to examine if our life habits are doing just that and make adjustments accordingly. For me, this has led to New Year's resolutions aimed at being a better steward rather than a better savior. When it comes to habits of health, if I'm approaching them as steward instead of savior, I'll likely be more realistic about what I can accomplish. In addition, I'll revisit my habits on a regular basis instead of only once a year (or even less).
Stewardship itself is a disposition, almost verging on a kind of habit. If that's the case, New Year's resolutions are part of a lifestyle that evaluates, changes, and repeats. Within that lifestyle, failure is not only acceptable, it may even be part of the growing experience. Ultimately, when our resolutions are aimed at stewardship instead of salvation, we are in a better place not to feel crushed by guilt when we fail to keep them.
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Supporting the events and meetings industry for 3 decades, The International Confex has been recognized as one of the United Kingdom's leading exhibitions for event management experts; suppliers and organizers; and recognized leaders within this diverse and dynamic field.
The landscape of the events industry is ever-changing. And within this shifting and multi-faceted field, International Confex has never failed to deliver an annual meeting place for the events world – one that allows everyone involved in it, including professionals like you, to connect with each other; learn the best practices; and discover the best destinations, venues, technology, and services to make your next road show, party, or concert your biggest success yet!
Hosting over 900 fantastic exhibitors and with thousands of events experts attending the show, International Confex is THE place to be to expand your network; get advice and learn the best practices from the events world's leading names; gain inspirational ideas from the numerous success stories on show; and get that ever-important "face time" with your target audience and possible business partners in this day and age of relentless tweeting.
In simpler terms, you are guaranteed to walk away empowered, with renewed creativity and tons of new ideas to help organize mind-blowing events from the ground up! Here are 4 of the key areas that the exhibition covers:
UK Venues & Destinations
The United Kingdom is home to countless tourist attractions – both unique and traditional. From sporting venues, castles, green and open spaces to country manors – the UK has it all. And guess what, you don't have to visit each of them to see their full glory and witness their guest-pulling, ticket-selling potential for your event. Be at Olympia, London from March 12 to 13 and prepare for a treat!
International Venues & Destinations
The UK is a tourist hotspot – with numerous destinations suitable for holding your next concert, party, or road show. BUT why limit yourself? There are countless attractions around the world for you to explore…
In this area of the International Confex, you will discover destinations, first-class resorts, and venues that will inspire awe from your attendees. And with the incentive travel and other creative ideas you'll pick up along the way, you'll be ready to rock and roll on your next event!
Something Special
As its name suggests, this section of International Confex allows you to easily connect and touch base with the industry's leading suppliers – companies who have been recognized to deliver that ever-crucial finishing touch to your event. Spend some time here and you'll be equipped to organize an event that will leave your clients and guests raving for more – applauding you for your splendid delivery!
Want to learn the latest technology – ensuring that your events flow smoothly from start to finish? Well, this is the area to be! Keep your eyes open as our exhibitors present the latest in security, lighting, audio visual, and graphics technology that are most relevant to the events industry. Not only are they jaw-dropping, they're very cost effective, too.
We'll Be There!
Join COS Rents 4 Events as we explore new ideas and learn what's hot within the events world. We have earned the distinction as a 'Preferred Supplier' for the International Confex, and you can count on us to be there when the doors first open all the way to the closing ceremony.
Just like International Confex and the brains behind it, COS Rents 4 Events has been dedicated to providing affordable and topnotch IT and event equipment hire services to companies and event organizers. From the best laptops around; massive 42-inch interactive displays; high-quality sound systems; heavy-duty desktops; to mobile devices and everything else in between, you can count on COS Rents 4 Events to deliver all the equipment you need to turn your event into a unprecedented success.
We aren't just at the show to supply our range of equipment…. So, keep your eyes peeled as we unveil our latest, cost effective, and 'top of the line' offerings that can set your next conference, seminar, or company exhibition head and shoulders above the rest.
Sign up for the 2014 edition of the International Confex, and join COS Rents 4 Events along with a diverse audience of about 9,600 attendees. It's promises to be two fun and knowledge-filled days giving everyone the chance to meet and greet both new and existing suppliers in the events world, attend insightful seminars led by experts and watch new show features. We look forward to seeing you there!
"COS's flexible and 'can-do' approach has allowed us to offer a reactive service to our clients where even last minute requests such as weekend or after working hours equipment rental requests are no problem"
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Who wants to lug a dutch oven into their canoe? Or traverse through rapids with fragile teacups for a proper afternoon tea? They certainly won't survive if your canoeing partner purposefully steers you toward rocks.
We went on a canoeing trip recently to the Delaware River. Everyone had a job. I was in charge of the menu. I wanted our meals to keep us energized over 25 miles of water and rapids, but still be rustic, authentic camping meals. I planned a mostly vegetarian weekend, and then Alex went shopping with me and made sure I got plenty of meat.
Here are our meals from the trip last weekend, and some favorite meals I've had during recent camping trips in the Adirondacks.
Hobo Dinners (or Foil Dinners): These foil dinners are a delicious way to invest everyone in the cooking process. Build a fire and let coals gather at the bottom. Chop up any vegetables you enjoy into small pieces. We used potatoes, onions, carrots, red peppers, asparagus, green beans, mushrooms and garlic. We had baked tofu, as well as sausages and hot dogs (all precooked). Make some quick vegetarian brown gravy. Assemble your own dinner on a tinfoil square, and then top it with gravy and seasonings (We used pepper, salt, cayenne, Old Bay). Seal it up tightly, write your name on top in permanent marker, and put it in the fire. Flip the foil packets every 5 to 10 minutes. Ours were done after about 25 minutes.
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Situated in creative Wan Chai close to a few prestigious hotels, this creative 3,229 square feet event space is an excellent location for Corporate Events and Evening Events.
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The interiors are contemporary with wooden floors and spotlights giving the space a creative feel. This event space is well-equipped for corporate events with a kitchen, sound and video equipment and a projector.
This sleek space is situated in a dynamic area of Wan Chai close to a few prestigious hotels. It is an amazing space to host corporate events, or other creative events serving food and beverages.
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Family Holidays in Pennine Yorkshire
The flexibility of a serviced, self-catering apartment along with the convenient location of Hebden Bridge make Croft Mill apartments the ideal base for families to explore the Pennine region and beyond.
You will be welcomed with a basket of fresh, local produce with everything you need to enjoy the Croft Mill breakfast experience. We can provide a selection of family DVDs for you to enjoy your very own family cinema night. Once the children are in bed, the tranquillity of you own private balcony area lets Mum and Dad watch the sun go down with a glass of wine, knowing that your little ones are tucked up safely within earshot.
Note: Extra children's beds and cots can be provided if requested in advance and we can also provide children's toy boxes for younger children with advance notice.
Below are just some of the many attractions for families to explore within Pennine Yorkshire.
However, with direct train links to Manchester, Leeds and York as well as Blackpool and the West coast there really are no limits to your family adventure!
Standedge Tunnel & Visitor Service Centre, Marsden
The highest, longest and deepest canal tunnel in the country. This is your chance to experience what it was like to go through the tunnel - without the hard work!
Open to children and adults of all ages who can come to the centre and engage in a variety of interesting and stimulating activities. Walks and guided tours are available - and a huge selection of pursuits all based around our rare breeds, greenhouses, Reptile Room and lakes.
Kirklees Light Railway
An enchanting 50 minute return trip on narrow gauge rail takes you through superb scenery and of course there's a tunnel too!
National Coal Mine Museum for England
Travel 140 metres underground down one of Britain's oldest working mines, with an ex-miner as your guide. Exhibitions, pit ponies, train and adventure playground.
Yorkshire Sculpture Park
Set in the beautiful grounds and gardens of a 500-acre, 18th century country estate, is one of the world's leading open-air galleries, presenting a changing programme of international sculpture exhibitions there is always something different to see.
Eureka! The National Children's Museum
Designed to inspire children to find out about themselves and the world around them all in a day's play! In fact, there's so much to see and do that you'll find yourself visiting again and again.
The ultimate entertainment destination where you can enjoy skiing, snowboarding, tobogganing, skateboarding, ice & rock climbing, bowling and much more.
Hardcastle Crags, Hebden Bridge
National Trust owns this estate of 400 acres of unspoilt woodland and guided walks. The Crags are a paradise for families and walkers alike with deep rocky ravines, tumbling streams, oak, beech and pine woods and some of the best examples of upland meadows in the country.
East Riddlesden Hall
This 17th century merchant's house, set in its own grounds with gardens, is now owned and run by the National Trust. Children can be entertained in the maze, at the duck pond or in the playground
National Media Museum
A fabulous free museum in Bradford, West Yorkshire devoted to film, photography, TV, radio and the web.
Nostell Priory
An 18th century architectural masterpiece with Adam interiors, Chippendale furniture, fine collections and landscape parks and garden (also a National Trust property).
Manor Heath Park and Jungle Experience
Take a tropical tour around the Jungle Experience and discover a tropical oasis packed with fish, quail, terrapin, butterflies and waterfalls. The well kept park has a children's play area, picnic tables, mature trees and gardens. A must for all the family!
Bradford Industrial Museum
Bradford's Industrial Museum has permanent displays of textile machinery, steam power, engineering, printing machinery and motor vehicles, along with an exciting exhibitions programme. You can enjoy the splendour of Moorside House where the Mill Manager lived, or visit the Mill-workers' terraced houses dressed to reflect three different time periods. Moorside Mills is also home to the museum's team of working horses. Some of the horses may be out working on the streets of Bradford or even starring in a film or television programme, but there will usually be at least one on site for you to meet. Weather and other work permitting, you can also enjoy a ride in a horse-drawn vehicle.
Brontë Boats
Canal boats can be hired from Brontë Boats by the day for cruises on the Rochdale Canal. The booking office is just opposite Croft Mill on the canal marina in Hebden Bridge.
Heptonstall Museum
Heptonstall museum lies in the centre of the ancient village of Heptonstall, in the Old Grammar School Building. Some of the original features of the school remain including the black oak desks. The displays focus on the changing importance of this charming village from prehistoric times to the present day and cover the compelling story of the infamous Cragg Vale Coiners and Heptonstall's part in the English Civil War.
Brontë Parsonage Museum
The former home of the Brontë sisters is now a museum dedicated to their lives and work. A hugely popular destination with visitors from all over the world.
Keighley and Worth Valley Railway
Every little boy wants to be train driver at some point in their life. At the Keighley and Worth Valley Railway boys and girls of all ages can learn how to be!
Cliffe Castle, Keighley
Cliffe Castle Museum was originally the spectular mansion of the local Victorian millionaire and textile manufacturer, Henry Isaac Butterfield. It stands in attractive hillside grounds with greenhouses, aviaries and a children's play area. The house is now a large museum with a wide variety of displays These includes an array of glittering minerals, local rocks and fossils, mounted birds and local mammals, original furnished rooms and chandeliers, William Morris stained glass, old dolls, toys and domestic items and a programme of temporary exhibitions.
Hebden Bridge Equestrian Centre
Horse riding lesson, pony parties or a Spanish horse display. Whether you already ride or want to take your first lesson, Hebden Bridge Equestrian Centre offers a fun-filled day out for all the family.
Royal Armouries, Leeds
Dangerously entertaining days out! With permanent displays of weapons and armour from throughout the ages and a regular calendar of visiting exhibitions the Royal Armouries is a superb day out. Entry is free and excellent public transport links operate from Hebden Bridge.
National Railway Museum, York
A permanent collection including over 100 locomotives and nearly 200 other items of rolling stock tells the railway story from the early 19th century to the present day. Free entry.
Heskin Hall Farmers Market and Craft Centre
A unique retail and leisure destination that will appeal to all the family. Featuring over 25 businesses which includes a leading art gallery, craft studios, food shop, retail shops. The Two Birds Tea Room makes an excellent stop for lunch offering fresh local produce, relaxed dining, wines, beers and a chat.
Skipton Castle
Over 900 years old, Skipton Castle is one of the most complete and best preserved medieval castles in England and is well worth a visit at any season of the year. Visitors can explore every corner of this impressive history-rich castle, which withstood a three-year siege during the Civil War.
Shibden Hall
Shibden Estate is one of West Yorkshire's most important heritage sites. The medieval, timber framed Shibden Hall was a family home for over 600 years. Shibden Park, a public park since 1926, is a green oasis of beautifully restored grounds less than a mile from Halifax in West Yorkshire.
Yorkshire's Great House, Castles and Gardens
A website with over 40 ideas for days out across the region.
Market Towns
The history and geography of the Pennine region have created a landscape punctuated with quirky, bustling market towns - each with its own character, style and customs. Plan your visit here.
Pennine Must See
Our region is rich in heritage and proud to host many unique and varied attractions. There are some you simply must see during your stay at Croft Mill... find out more here.
Outdoor Activities
The Pennine countryside puts a huge and varied outdoor playground right on your doorstep. Use Croft Mill as your base for walking, climbing, biking, horse-riding, kayaking or paragliding. Here are a few suggestions...


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The Evolutionary Advantage
What can it do for you?
The Evolutionary Home Energy Solutions 23-Point Energy Inspection represents your first step to a more efficient home energy future.
Energy efficiency means that your home retains it's internal climate, regardless of external factors; your house stays cool in the summer and warm in the winter.
Our qualified inspectors check your home from bottom to top for energy leaks - portions of your home that have deficient energy retention and could be costing you hundreds or even thousands of dollars a year.
Energy leakage can occur in many different places, and be due to many different factors - poor insulation around electrical outlets, water heaters or piping, old doors or windows, foundation degradation due to water damage and so much more.
Let us help you find out how efficient your home is, and what we can do to save you money.
With Evolutionary Home Energy Solutions you can expect:
How Much Does It Cost?
Our 23-Point Home Energy Inspection is a great value at $149. For that price you get a full analysis of your home's energy efficiency, from the basement to the attic.
However, our goal is to help everyone we can save money and waste less. So if you've fallen on some hard times, request to have your fee waived and we will look to accommodate you in any reasonable way we can.
It's just one more way that we want to prove to you that we're here to help.
How Do I Know I Need An Inspection?
There are many signs that your home may be operating wastefully.
Is your attic under-insulated? How old is the insulation?
Long icicles can be a sign of poor attic ventilation, and can actually damage your roof.
What temperatures are your thermostat and hot water heater set at? Are your energy bills sky high?
What Is The Next Step?
These are just a couple of the tell-tale signs that your home may be suffering from energy leakage.
Luckily for you, we specialize in isolating and remedying these issues.
But we can't help you if you don't let us. Getting an inspection is easy and hassle free. Our Appointments team will work with you for a time and date that's convenient to send out an Inspector to your house.
The first step is filling out the form - and we'll do the rest.
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Mines students aspire to be, to do, and to accomplish so much. We've been like that all our lives. We're the A+ students. We're the achievers. But too many Mines students find themselves just trying to survive underneath those heavy expectations of outward achievement. Not us. We thrive. We embrace the challenge of outward achievement, but relish in the opportunity for internal growth. We value balance, and joy, and service to others as much as we care about exceeding the expectations placed on us by others. We are the Mines Greek Community, and we help Mines students do more than survive their time here – we help each other thrive.
We invite you to join our community. We want to help you thrive here at Mines too. Let us show you how we empower each other, how we make a real impact on the world, and how we are more than just a small group of college students – we're a global community.
- Greek Life makes up approximately 17% of campus
- Last year, Greek Life supported 14,000+ hours of community service and $33,500+ to their various philanthropies
- Greek Life students are involved in 2+ other organizations on campus, and serve in leadership roles in 75% of those organizations
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The former home of my blog, for 5 minutes. I still plan on putting up some old writings up on this thing. And then putting up writings as I make them. There's an idea.
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Why Another Upside Move Can't Be Ruled Out
By James Kostohryz Aug 12, 2009 8:50 am
The role of portfolio managers as market movers can't be ruled out.
Editor's Note: The following was posted in real time on our premium Buzz & Banter (click for a free trial). It's being shared here for the benefit of the Minyanville community.
Following up on yesterday's insightful comments made by Professor Janice Dorn in Trading Lessons: Learn to Leverage Your Risk Aversion I would add the following remarks:
1. My own thinking on economics and financial markets has been significantly influenced by behavioral psychology in general and the applications to economics performed by Kahneman and Tversky and others. I highly recommend that investors become familiar with this very important and dynamic line of research. It is probably true that there has perhaps been a bit of a "bubble" of "behavioral finance," in which some of the insights of behavioral psychology have been mis-applied or over-applied. Still, it is a very fruitful area of research well worth while getting familiar with.
2. The issue of "framing" that Professor Dorn brought up is very important. In that regard, I would point folks to my article, Memo to Portfolio Managers: Want to Keep Your Job? Buy Stocks. In that article, you will see that I believe that for portfolio managers, the issue is framed something like this:
Which of the following do you prefer?
1. The certainty of keeping a very high paying job simply by being fully invested and mimicking your benchmark.
2. Taking a chance of being underweight equities. In this event, you have 2 potential outcomes: If you're right, you might get a performance bonus worth about 10% of your salary at best (not much more, because being underweight equities in a bear market isn't nearly as profitable for the firm as being overweight equities in a bull market). But if you're wrong, you have about a 35% probability of being fired and losing 100% of your salary.
I don't know about the good doctor, but I would predict that, particularly in the current environment, in which it's very difficult to find jobs, the overwhelming tendency is for portfolio managers to choose (2).
This is why, despite my increasing fundamental concerns, I believe that a further explosive upside cannot be ruled out. Furthermore, in assessing a potential downside scenario, we must take the following psychological factor into account: Managers that have been underweight during the recent upside spike will feel "relieved" as the market declines, and chastened by the upside scare, will tend to "buy the dips," so as to not place themselves in that scary position again. This factor will tend to mitigate the intensity of any downturn.
You can also check out my article of yesterday -- Three Reasons to Short Gold Now -- for my take on GLD, GDX, DZZ, and the US dollar.
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Trigger warning: an ode to a fascist Repubican I love to hate.
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Hey Diary, it's Chloe the homebreaker again.
I'm getting fucking sick of this bull, i.e. Trumpie and PenCity trying to run away with my man. What slots. Yeah, I said it. Slots!!!!!! Because Trumps a friggin gambling Queen, and I can't have more babies running around my house. I got two kids and a Speaker of the house that can't breast feed because "It's a woman's job."
Wine intake: 2 cabernets
Weight: 11o
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And that's just me, not the Speaker of the House.
Paulie is just so tired that he asked our atheist black neighbor to raise our children. Not that that isn't a little sweet because it was Black History Month but isn't that the definition of racism?
February 28th
It's the big day. Trump will make his 'speech'. Behind Trump's back, I call him "Don't ask, Don't Tell" ).
Not sure how to handle it, my boo drank 2 and a half Ensures today. Not my recommendation. But he handled it well! And he was so cute with that–I-will-tolerate -you and that widow's peak and that milky face that screamed "I am not a cheeto".
March 1st
I'm having my baby tomorrow. I'm super scared but can't wait to see her face. Paul Ryan got so hysterical that he bought a Mom car–a minivan. I tried to tell him he was wearing himself out. "Chloe, if I don't do this now, I won't have the energy or nerve to replace and repeal Obama-Care." He told me once he secretly didn't care about the issue, but he was giving birth. I don't hold it against him. 😉
But that shiny minivan…That thing means we're that family. Instead of a mom and a dad and two kids…now we have a minivan.


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Here we go again – another link building tip list. Single Grain is going to do you the favor of creating a list that's not based on a single link bait tactic or thrown together with about 30 solid techniques, and 70 that will result in a negative ROI. These are the tips we use in our day-to-day to get websites convertible traffic and great search engine rankings, in a way that creates the great ROI businesses love.
We'll spare you the 100 tips – we'll stick to the nitty gritty, the stuff that creates solid, strong ranking increases that you, or your clients, will love.
1. Squidoo – Squidoo offers a nice resource to build an industry or company page. You can get a do-follow link back to your website, and if you spend enough time to build up your page, draw some other external links to that page that will help distribute juice back to your site. Plus, it's a way to get another relevant company page ranking so you have less reputation management problems to worry about.
2. Crunchbase – a tech-company profile site that you can build out for your company with lots of cool, relevant data. Many mid-to-large sized level companies will already be listed.
3. Giveaways – hold a contest and offer a giveaway to some high authority, popular industry blogs. You'll get links back to your site, and also form a relationship with the movers and shakers in the industry to get you some continuous positive PR and traffic streams.
4. Betas – Allow beta access to a new product or service in exchange for feedback/posts about your product. This is a great way to get immediate authority driven to your website and get the ball rolling in the SERPs.
5. Guest blog – Guest blogging on other industry blogs is an extremely easy way to get a good link with targeted anchor text from a blog of your choice. A good way to start in your quest is to use Google Blog Search, or simply search for "(Industry/Keyword) Blog".
6. HQ Paid Link Directories – Yup, they're still out there, and they're still useful. We like Yahoo! Directory ($299 Yearly), BOTW.org ($150 yearly, $300 one-time), Buisness.com ($299 one-time, $249 with a coupon) and JoeAnt ($40 one-time), specifically.
7. Create a blog – If your website doesn't have a blog yet, what are you waiting for? If you want constant, continuous links back to your site, blogs are the way to go. But don't expect links to just come in if you start a blog – create solid, great content, and you will be rewarded with links in exchange.
8. Donate – Most philanthropic organizations will return a good deed with a link back to your organization, especially if you ask. You can donate your time in more ways than just monetarily, too. Have a company whose CEO is worth speaking with? Have him speak to Andrew Warner at Mixergy. Or volunteer to speak at a University, and get a link back.
9. Business.gov – Sign up for their forums and contribute naturally, you'll get multiple .gov links back, with targeted anchor text, to your website.
10. Create great content – Content does not = links, but it's at least somewhere in that equation and it takes up a great part of it. Before worrying about a lot of other tips on this list, think about creating great content that your users will enjoy. Do this, and you'll find that getting links is a lot, lot easier.
11. Go to conferences – Conferences are a great way to develop links. If you speak, you can get immediate links. If you speak well, you can get even more, as attendees will link to you and reference your talk on their blogs. There's also the networking with great people part that can create link alliances for you in the future.
12. Create More Social Media Links – How many calls to action are there on your blog, website, Facebook, Twitter, and Linkedin accounts? Are you maximizing every link opportunity you have? At the end of every post, are you asking someone to follow you, or subscribe to your RSS feed? Is your website link on your Twitter page(s), and noted in the background? Is every website of yours with a relevant business presence listed on Linkedin? The more you do this, the more traffic you will create, which in turn will create more links (with #10 – Create Great Content).
13. Check your friend list – You might just be thinking of your immediate circle of friends (the ones you call), for potential link targets. However, there are many more that are probably many more acquaintances you have that are more than willing to link to your site. Scour your Linkedin for friends with relevant website connections to your industry, and also on Facebook. E-mail your close friends and ask them nicely if they know anybody that connects to your business. Be willing and kind to these people and positive benefits will continue to flow both ways!
14. Interviews – I already mentioned Mixergy, but it works in multiple ways. The great thing about interviews is that they offer a hybrid of content and personal connection – making a repetition of former information interesting, because there is a human element involved. Get interviewed! Contact power players and ask them to be interviewed! You'll probably reciprocal link with them, but the power of a good interview means that it will get disseminated throughout the internet and you'll get link influxes from other people.
15. Business Alliances – Are there any business partners who see it in their best interests to have you succeed? Ask them for a link! Manufacturers or retailers might be very willing to link to your site.
16. Comment on Industry Blogs – No, not for the link. Comment, read, and participate, and throw the link in there, even if no-followed. Open the lines of the communication, and let the blogger know that you enjoy their blog, and you have a relevant industry website (do this by simply including it in the comment, not by plugging it). For the most popular blogs, this is also a good way to get noticed and start the lines of communication to eventually ask to guest blog.
17. Article Content Syndication – Create good content, relevant to your niche, and submit it to article directories such as GoArticles & EzineArticles. Make sure the article directory you submit to is a follow directory or you won't get any link juice for your submissions. VREToolbar has a good Article Directory list to locate good, followed article directories.
18. Testimonials – Like a product or service within your industry? Have a CEO? That's probably enough to get a link back to your site in a testimonial. Product/service providers love having positive reviews about their product, so reach out and offer positive feedback, you'll probably get a link in return!
19. Link out – In your blog or on your site, find natural ways to link to other strong websites and services. Webmasters will frequently get pings about links to their site, and this will create a positive notion of yours in their mind. This will start the ball rolling to them linking to you, creating more traffic, and getting more links.
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|Reinforcing boss
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|10 lbs.
|Breakaway boss
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|Hooked boss
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Breakaway Boss: The metal stud at the center of the reinforcing boss holds a compartment large enough to insert a single splash weapon, such as a vial of acid or alchemist's fire, as a full-round action. On a successful shield bash attack, the weapon vial breaks and deals damage to the target as though it were directly hit by the splash weapon. The shield takes the normal amount of splash damage for being adjacent to the target, but no other creatures adjacent to the target take splash damage from this effect. A new splash weapon must be inserted into the breakaway boss for it to be used again.
Hooked Boss: The struts on this reinforcing boss bear large, sturdy hooks, which can be used to snag an opponent's clothing or armor, causing it to stumble. You can attempt trip combat maneuver checks with this shield. If the combat maneuver check is successful, the opponent does not fall prone, but is considered flat-footed until the beginning of its next turn.
Illuminating Boss: The stud at the center of this reinforcing boss contains a covered slot large enough to insert a sunrod. Installing a lit sunrod into an illuminating boss is a full-round action. If you shake the shield firmly as a move action, you can flip a metal flap fitted over the slot to conceal or reveal the sunrod's glow.
Masterwork Boss: Any of the bosses listed above, including the basic reinforcing boss, can be masterwork. A masterwork reinforcing boss increases the shield's current and maximum hit points by 15 instead of 10 and doesn't increase the attack roll penalty.
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