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Best hospitality POS systems for restaurants and bars
POS systems can help your hospitality business to improve significantly - find quotes today and save
Hospitality EPOS (electronic point of sale) systems help to facilitate businesses working in a range of hospitality niches. Typically, EPOS systems fall into two categories:
- EPOS for bars
- EPOS for restaurants
Hospitality EPOS systems can also be used for events, pop-up eateries, festivals, and more.
However, as a result of the coronavirus pandemic, more and more restaurant owners are using hospitality EPOS systems to manage their takeaway and delivery service.
Hospitality EPOS systems are like little computers, and as such, are extremely adaptable. This means turning your restaurant business into a takeaway business can be as simple as downloading a software add-on.
If you're looking to upgrade your till system to EPOS, make sure you check which takeaway applications your new system is compatible with. But also ensure that it delivers all the management tools you'll need once the pandemic is over.
We know that choosing the best POS system for a bar, restaurant or other hospitality business can be a daunting task.
To make your decision easier, we have compiled list of the best bar POS systems, restaurant POS systems and POS systems that work for both bars and restaurants.
The top POS systems for restaurants and bars we'll cover include:
Whether you own or manage a bar or restaurant, or a combination of both, installing and using a quality POS system is an excellent way to significantly improve your business's efficiency.
A good POS system can speed up payment times, help waiters or bar staff to take large orders, and help kitchen staff to manage output effectively. In every part of your business, an EPOS system is sure to help.
Read on for more information about the best EPOS systems for hospitality businesses, or jump to the short form top of this page to receive custom quotes for your business directly from suppliers.
Best POS systems for bars and restaurants.
To help you select the best restaurant POS system for your business, we have reviewed some of the most popular EPOS systems for bars and restaurants in the UK today.
The below table is a quick side-by-side breakdown of each system. For a fuller-fat analysis, read the whole article. Or, for a more cost-focussed and broad account of POS systems, take a look at our POS system costs page.
|POS System
|Best for
|Takeaway app integration
|Nobly POS
|Working offline
|Built-in takeaway function
|EPOS Now
|Market popularity
|Bars and restaurants
|Mobile hospitality
|UberEats, Just Eat, Deliveroo
|The Good Till Co
|Unique requirements
|Bars and restaurants
|24/7 customer support over the phone
|Remote access through the cloud
Now we've seen the scope of the hospitality market, let's take a look at each system in a little more detail. Or, to jump to an individual system, simply follow the links in the table.
Nobly POS
Winner of the of the Food and Drink Innovation award 2017, Nobly is used by many independent hospitality businesses.
In tracking and processing transactions, Nobly provides restaurant owners with intelligent insights into their business, helping them to make informed decisions. It also works offline, which can be great for a restaurant that wants to take its business on the road but still process transactions.
In tracking and processing transactions, Nobly provides restaurant owners with intelligent insights into their business, helping them to make informed decisions. It also works offline, which can be great for a restaurant that wants to take its business on the road but still process transactions.
EPOS Now hospitality POS
EPOS Now have a very strong presence in the UK and offer complete EPOS system solutions and are a very popular choice for bar and restaurant POS systems.
You get both the hardware (terminal, receipt printer, and cash drawer) along with the hospitality EPOS software. You package includes installation and support. Training is available if you need it and you can scale up the system as needed, whilst component parts are available to buy separately.
Installation, set-up and training are included in the price, and the system is wonderfully scalable and can grow with your hospitality business.
Lightspeed hospitality POS
Lightspeed offer a range of monthly subscriptions for their restaurant POS which is an all-in-one complete system. It is a mobile hospitality EPOS system which utilises cloud-technology.
Orders can be taken tableside and are sent directly from the waiting staff to the kitchen – meaning staff no longer have to wait for an open terminal to complete the order which cuts down the time between customers ordering and receiving their food.
The Lightspeed restaurant EPOS also comes equipped with a high-tech restaurant management software which can be customised to your needs. You can also customise your system with their hardware components, ranging from printers to POS stands.
The Good Till Co hospitality POS
The Good Till Co offer a tailor-made iPad hospitality EPOS software. As your package is completely tailor-made, this is a highly customisable option. Table management is excellent.
The inventory management aspect of the software is great for restaurant management and efficiency. Whilst predominantly operating on the cloud, it can also work offline without an internet connection. In its favour for UK customers, it is the only UK based hospitality POS software that provides online and phone support specifically in the UK.
AccuPOS hospitality
AccuPOS offer bar POS systems on a bundle, or modular, basis. So you can choose what suits you best.
A basic 'starter' bundle will cost around £1,795 and includes the bar POS software along with a touchscreen PC, cash drawer, receipt printer, and card reader.
Alternatively, you can buy all the hardware you need separately. Further software that may be suitable for your bar EPOS are offered as add-ons which include accounting, time clock, online store management and more.
The software alone is compatible with a range of bar EPOS hardware. Customer support is available via phone 24/7.
AirPOS hospitality
With integrated payments and remote accessibility from the cloud, the AirPOS is a great bar POS system.
The AirPOS comes in the form of an app available for download on any iPad, Android or Windows device. It has a simple set-up meaning you do not need training – allowing you to be up and running with your new bar till system quickly.
Connectivity is not a problem as it will operate offline. In order to use the bar POS software you will need hardware. You can buy hardware directly from AirPOS or choose your own.
A simple starter package, which will operate from an iPad (not included), is £450. For this you get a cash drawer, receipt printer, tablet stand, card reader stand and a card reader which you can select from PayPal, iZettle or Payleven. You can also opt for a monthly subscription for £22 per month per device.
Recap: The best EPOS systems for restaurants or bars
|Epos systems
|Best for
|Nobly POS, Lightspeed
|AccuPOS, AirPOS
|EPOS Now, The Good Till Co
|Restaurants and bars
Comparing EPOS system quotes for hospitality businesses: Find the best fit
We've shown you our top picks for the best POS systems for hospitality businesses and their price points. If you're ready to compare hospitality EPOS options now, you should complete the form at the top of the page to receive quotes directly from suppliers. Or, if you want to find out more information on what you might need to budget for an EPOS system, you can read our article on POS system costs.
What are restaurant POS systems?
Sounds obvious, but at a very basic level, restaurant EPOS (or POS) systems are an integral part of any restaurant. A good restaurant POS system will act as an effective restaurant management solution.For more information on this topic, why not read restaurant management software: what do you need to know?
Why do I need a restaurant POS system?
The best restaurant POS systems are so much more than order and till systems. They will store and display menus, communicate between front of house and the kitchen and track customer preferences, making for a cleaner, more efficient service and ultimately, higher profits.Restaurant POS systems bring payment options directly to your diners' tables. In the background they will analyse and monitor supplies taking the leg-work out of stock management so you can refine your menu and reduce wastage.Some POS restaurant systems even integrate with payroll using data regarding employee shift-on and shift-off times.
What are the benefits of POS systems?
The key benefits of restaurant POS systems, as highlighted in this article, include:
- Increased sales and sales tracking: Restaurants, cafes, delis, bars and any other establishment serving drinks and/or food will be able to handle a large volume of transactions per day. In addition, tracking sales allows managers to identify what sells well and what does not. This data is invaluable.
- Inventory and stock management: POS software will track stock allowing for better and more accurate planning.
- Safe, secure and fast payments: EPOS systems often come equipped with card machines, meaning payments are safe and secure.
- Accounting and finance: POS software takes the hassle out of recording and reporting figures for profit and loss, tax, and more.
- Efficiencies in labour: Notably, the best POS systems will eliminate slow and convoluted processes, and remove time-consuming manual tasks – such as reconciling cash registers.
- Staff insight:Advanced point of sale software can act as a time clock for staff, streamlining payroll, and improving accountability.
- Remote access: Some POS systems can act as bar and restaurant management software, allowing managers to view sales figures, stock data and much more, remotely.
Compare hospitality POS systems
By now, you should have some idea as to what sort of EPOS system you need.
If you want a more tailored quote, with expert information and advice though, you should complete our quick and easy form today. It doesn't take long and we can help to connect you to experts.


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Flat in Prague, Czech Republic
Our apartment is situated in the center of the beautiful Prague in the 5th floor of a building with elevator from "La Belle Epoque" before the world wars. It has three large rooms facing the north side and a 12 meters wide balcony with a magnificent view of the main landmark of Prague, the Hradcany castle as well as the Petrin hill, one of the city's lungs. It also faces a park, on which's other side there are an Art Noveau cultural house and market hall, now housing a library and a small supermarket.
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The apartment has a bedroom with a double-bed and even a piano, a dining-room in the middle, a living-room with a huge sofa and two separate beds. There is a modern fully equipped bathroom, a kitchenette and a facility room with a washing-machine.
We are open for simultaneous exchanges, but we are also open for non-simultanous exchange, since this apartment is our second home. On special demand we can during simultaneous exchanges offer also our family house in the country-side 40km east from Prague, surrounded by lakes and forests.
Ons gezin
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Ons huis
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- Verdieping: 5
- Situering in de omgeving: In de stad
- Slaapkamers: 2
- Badkamers: 1
- Aantal beschikbare slaapplaatsen: 5
In mijn huis
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Type van Afspraken
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- Ruil gevraagd voor lange periode
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Door ons gesproken talen
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Onze buurt
Prague is a pearl among cities. It is one of the most significant arcitectural sites in the world, this due to the fortune, that it wasn't particularly destroyed during the WWII like most other Centraleuropean cities. During the late middle ages in the 14th century, emperor Charles IV made Prague the capital of the German-Roman Empire, one of the biggest powers on earth that time. Prague became during his reign the third biggest town in Europe – after Rome and Constantinople (Istanbul). Many unique medieval gothic surroundings and buildings are still left since then. Prague is also extremely rich on later styles as well, like from the Renaissance and the Baroque period. One can also hear and see Mozart's Don Giovanni in the same theatre it had its première directed by the genius himself. Besides the well represented Art Noveau, there is also unique arcitecture like the Cubist style from the early 20th century, which is totally unique in the world. The National Gallery of Art is highly recommended, as well as other museums. Prague is not big, but it is full of history, beauty, attractions, tasty food and beer, which still is cheaper than water…
- Musician, real estate manager
- Jongen - Leeftijd: 26
- Meisje - Leeftijd: 19
- Er zijn geen huisdieren vermeld
This member has completed 2 successful exchanges. Here are some members that he exchanged with in the past:
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Mocksville man charged with soliciting children online
Charles Cardwell, 59, arrested in Boone
A 59-year-old Mocksville man is accused of soliciting children online, Boone police said.
Charles "Chuck" Cardwell was arrested Friday after a joint investigation with the North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation, Davie County Sheriff's Office and the North Carolina Internet Crimes Against Children Taskforce.
A Boone police detective posed as a 14-year-old girl and responded to a personal ad online requesting young girls. The ad said, "the younger the better," police said.
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Two strangers – a taxi driver and a soldier – brought together during a covert security mission, relive memories of their lives.
Arrivals and Departures premiered at the Stephen Joseph Theatre, Scarborough, in September 2013.
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text: Biblical Archaeology Review: March 31, 2009 – Nehemiah: The Man Behind the Wall 31 Tuesday Mar 2009 Posted by Lynden Rodriguez in Bible ≈ Leave a comment BIBLICAL ARCHAEOLOGY REVIEW The BAR Companion: March 31, 2009 Please add us to your Safe Senders list: firstname.lastname@example.com See Web Version CURRENT ISSUE E-FEATURES NEWS DEBATES MULTIMEDIA REVIEWS ONLINE EXCLUSIVES . NEHEMIAH–THE MAN BEHIND THE WALL BAR's latest e-feature takes a closer look at the figure of Nehemiah and his role in the rebuilding of Jerusalem Few people are familiar with the Biblical figure Nehemiah, and yet he was instrumental in the rebuilding and reestablishment of Jerusalem in the fifth century B.C. following the Babylonian exile. BAR managing editor Dorothy D. Resig examines the Persian official who played such a crucial role restoring and fortifying Jerusalem. Visit us online to read about the historical figure of Nehemiah and the sources that comprise the Book of Nehemiah. Click here to read "Nehemiah–The Man Behind the Wall" ____________________________________________________________ TRAVEL/STUDY SITE GRAND REOPENING Our Travel/Study site has a great new look and expanded features Take a fresh look at our Travel/Study site, featuring a sleek new design, free e-books on Biblical lands, a new Alumni area and our always-popular tours, seminars and cruises. For more than 30 years, the Biblical Archaeology Society's Travel/Study program has presented a wide variety of educational programs and tours for people who have an unending interest in Biblical studies and in the archaeology of the Biblical lands. Our seminars have ranged from weekend programs throughout the United States and Canada, to week-long summer programs on college campuses and retreat centers, to two-week-long programs on the campus of Oxford University. We also organize Seminars at Sea, where participants enjoy the pleasures of a cruise while attending daily lectures from a top scholar. Leading our seminars are the top names in Biblical studies and in archaeology, both from North America and from around the world. Our enlightening tours of Israel, Egypt and other lands of the ancient Biblical and classical world feature master guides. Check out the NEW Travel/Study site ____________________________________________________________ BREAKING NEWS Check the latest news in Biblical archaeology and related topics–updated daily This week in the news, a Greek fisherman netted quite a surprise when he reeled in a 2,200-year-old bronze statue of a horseman, while in Cyprus an Italian archaeologist claims to have found the island's oldest religious site. Egypt's crusade to recover stolen antiquities scores a victory with the return of an ancient wooden sarcophagus, while a massive Byzantine-era bath complex is discovered in southern Israel. Meanwhile, surprising new data from an excavation in southeastern Turkey is causing scholars to reconsider the current theories regarding steel production in antiquity. Read more Breaking News ____________________________________________________________ CARTOON CAPTION CONTEST Submit a caption Write a caption for this cartoon! The author of the best caption will receive a BAS T-shirt, a Dead Sea Scroll mug and three complimentary subscriptions to give BAR to friends. Runners-up will receive a BAS T-shirt and two complimentary subscriptions.The deadline for captions is April 15, 2009. Submit your caption » CONTENTS Nehemiah–The Man Behind the Wall Travel/Study Site Grand Reopening Breaking News Cartoon Caption Contest _______________________ » CD-ROM ARCHIVES BIBLE REVIEWThe Complete Archive CD-ROM (1985-2005) This user-friendly disc has every issue of Bible Review, a nondenominational magazine of Biblical insights and exquisite art. It includes more than 800 articles, 2,500 photos and all editorial content–articles, sidebars, news stories, book reviews and letters to the editor. $99.95 View complete information here _______________________ _______________________ _______________________ STORE LIBRARY DIGS TRAVEL/STUDY Biblical Archaeology Society 800-221-4644 4710 41st Street NW, Washington, DC 20016 firstname.lastname@example.com


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Not Dead Yet
Posted by Cyn | Filed under politics
I've been almost wholly AFK1 for a bit, due to feeling even worse than usual. I'll be entering "make-up posts" tonight to catch up. Usually, I'd do them in order, but this one is too topical for that.
I realize that McCain has claimed to have already won the presidential debates tonight. Wow, his truthiness is spectacularly crappy, isn't it? But for those who plan to watch anyway, FactCheck.org has a nice little Debate Spin Antidote. It's worth the few minutes it takes to watch it.You might find the FactCheck Wire handy during the debate, too.
1 Away From Keyboard
Tags: campaign, debates, presidential election
Random Linkage
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In lieu of a real post, which would require actual thought…
New Elizabeth Bear short story: The Girl Who Sang Rose Madder
Ruminations on science fiction, fantasy, etc.: Asking the Wrong Questions
Dr. Horrible recast with My Little Ponies
Tags: Dr. Horrible, Elizabeth Bear, Fantasy, My Little Ponies, Science Fiction
Posted by Cyn | Filed under Relationships
Ten years ago today, Sam took me out on our first "real" date (as in, without the kids or anyone else). Thank you, love. Here's to many more decades!
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Between Naps
Posted by Cyn | Filed under Health, Reading
I gave in to my body and stayed in bed all day yesterday. It helped. If I'm not trying to do anything else, I can take my breakthrough pain meds and muscle relaxants. They make me too floppy to walk around safely or use dangerous tools like butter knives.
I'm doing pretty much the same today, but wanted to post an update. Not that there's really anything much to talk about, other than napping.
I have continued to read when I'm awake, thanks to Sam's willingness to go to the library to support my habit. I finished the first four books in Eileen Wilks' World of the Lupi series. I think book 4, Night Season, was better than the first three. The focus switched from one couple to another in this book, and both of those people were definitely growing and changing—always a plus in my mind.
I did finish Caitlin Kittredge's Pure Blood, but it was a close thing. The main character is a whiny, immature brat who blames everything on the fact that she's a werewolf. The other weres in her world don't seem to have such poor control over themselves, so that just doesn't wash. She's also stupid, constantly running off into dangerous situations without letting anyone—like, say, her fellow police officers—know so they can back her up.
I finally got my hands on Hands of Flame by C.E. Murphy, the last book of her Negotiator trilogy. It was wonderful! All the important threads from the series were tied up, including some that I'd thought merely background. There are five Old Races living silently among humans in Murphy's universe, and I love the way she avoids most of the clichés about them. I would like to have seen a few more shades of gray in the portrayal of one race, in particular, but all in all she did a very nice job. It's easy to imagine many, many more stories in this universe, focusing on new characters.
I haven't decided what to read next. Sam was so enthusiastic about Halting State by Charles Stross that I might switch over to science fiction for a bit. It really depends on how well I'm able to comprehend it—Stross' writing is really good, but more challenging to the reader than any of the urban fantasy/paranormal whatsis books I've been dawdling over.
Tags: C.E. Murphy, Caitlin Kittredge, Charles Stross, Eileen Wilks, Sam
Meme: Reincarnation Placement Exam
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Your result for Reincarnation Placement Exam…
Gypsy Camp
59% Intrigue, 44% Civilization, 66% Humanity, 59% Crowded, 33% Busy.
You sing! You dance! You flee from the authorities!
You were a bit difficult to place, because you like civilization and humanity — but when it comes to work, you don't really fit into the system, the ruts and the rituals, that modern civilization embraces. You like your own ways… your old ways.
We've placed you among a hardy Gypsy family. They'll have you plucking a violin before you can talk, and dancing before you can walk. The road is your home, and your horses are members of your family. You get to wear lots of shiny things.
We expect that you'll have a good life. Even if your people are surrounded by a world where they don't really fit in, they have each other, an oasis of compatibility in an unbalanced world. We know you'll make the most of it!
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How do you crack a rib without even knowing it? Damn. At least, we think that's what's wrong. And it isn't going any magically, dangit!
I guess I have to go to the doctor 🙁
It Burns!
Posted by Cyn | Filed under Kvetching, Reading
I was reading Eileen Wilks' Tempting Danger and mostly enjoying it, until I hit one of the sex scenes. And then, she wrote something like, "This time adagio,1 rather than fortissimo.2″
There wasn't one editor or proofreader with any musical knowledge? Those are very basic terms.
Of course, at one point a character's name changes from "Therese" to "Josefa" with no explanation. And while I won't swear to it, I'm pretty sure that the organization called "Church of the Redeemer" had a different name at one point ("Church of the Exalted" maybe).
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Posted by Cyn | Filed under Movies
We're watching Hogfather. It is insanely, delightfully silly.
Tags: Discworld, Hogfather, Terry Pratchett
Review: Rogue by Rachel Vincent
Posted by Cyn | Filed under Reading
My review
rating: 2 of 5 stars
I am officially annoyed. I want some kind of law, or at least an industry standard, that requires publishers to label any novel that doesn't tie up all its little plot threads in ONE volume. This is one that would definitely have that label, as we're left waiting Important Things on the very last page. Blech.
It takes a lot of talent to write good poetry, to compress meaning into those few, perfect words. Writing short stories is, again, something that requires skill, talent, and discipline. Novels give the author more leeway, and the best, in my opinion, are those that are pared down to the essentials. More and more, I see the serial novel as the mark of a very undisciplined writer. I like series, certainly—as long as each volume can stand on its own merits, enjoyable without having to read several other books. Ms. Vincent is nowhere near that level of professionalism.
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Thanks to an LJ friend, I spent a whole lot of the last few days reading The Law Dog Files. The man really does need to put together a book of his stories, or maybe a few books, because he is hilarious. I don't entirely agree with his politics, but I don't entirely disagree, either. His stories are more than worth bypassing a few things that might otherwise annoy me. I highly recommend perusing the archives any time you're in need of a laugh.
Thanks to Law Dog, I've also been reading a bit at The Cornered Cat, which is an eminently practical site about guns, written by a woman and including far more information about dealing with feminine clothing and concealed carry than I've ever found before. I'll be spending more time over there.
I read Night Life by Caitlin Kittredge, and am hoping that the library will come through with a copy of Pure Blood soon.
Since I don't have Pure Blood here right now, I went on to Rachel Vincent's Stray, and went on to Rogue. It's nice to read about werecats instead of werewolves for a change. I am occasionally annoyed by the main character making the same mistakes over and over again, but I haven't felt it necessary to toss the books across the house, so it's bearable. So far.
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As President of Murrayfield Memorial Table Tennis Club based in Edinburgh, I would like to welcome you to our website.
Murrayfield Memorial Club was established in 1922 in memory of locals that died in the first world war to provide indoor leisure facilities. It is now considered one of Scotland's most established clubs boasting more than 250 active members, young and old and of all abilities.
We are based in several locations in the center and west of Edinburgh.
We have 11 teams in the Edinburgh and Lothians League and 5 in the Scottish National League. We are a fully inclusive club and welcome anyone to join of all ages from 6 years old upwards, from social players to internationalists.
We take pride in our junior coaching, with several players going from beginners to playing for Scotland in a few years with hard work, while others enjoy playing socially in a friendly environment. Our sessions are also popular with adult beginners of all ambitions.
Please see our coaching and training calendar - hope to see you soon!
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This cheeky chimney pot (or, more properly, a smoke-vent) once belched smoke from a merchant's house in the High Street of fourteeth century Oxford. It was found when excavating for the new buildings at Brasenose College in the nineteenth century.
The arms and base are broken: the bases of many chimney pots tend to be missing as they get broken off when detached from the roof. The facial features of this pot were moulded by hand: you can see where the clay has been smoothed under the nose and round the ear by the potter. The beard and hat have been incised with a pointed tool. The pot is made of unglazed, fired clay. In addition to more standard building materials, such as bricks and tiles, the building trade demanded from the ceramics industry a supply of ridge tiles, decorative roof-finials and louvres to allow for the escape of smoke, like this one.
In the medieval period, houses were generally organised around a hall with a central hearth rather than a fireplace. The smoke from the fire would rise up through the rafters and escape through the chimney pot: in this case it would have been a dramatic sight as the smoke billowed from the pot's various orifices.
From the late Anglo-Saxon period to the second half of the sixteenth century, medieval housing was predominantly timber-framed. Until the fourteenth century most roofs were thatched. In order to reduce the frequency of fire, stone and slate tiles then began to be used for public buildings and, when they could be afforded, for private houses.
In the medieval period chimney pots were usually made of stone, but in south-eastern and southern England clay chimney pots were used from the thirteenth century. This one is a particularly decorative example. Most were simple and conical, starting off wide at the base and tapering towards the top. Sometimes the sides were decorated with incisions or applied finger- or thumb-pressed clay strips.
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Fourteenth century chimney pot from Oxford (AN1887.3206)
Hook, M. and MacGregor, A., Medieval England: Archaeological Collections in the Ashmolean Museum from Alfred the Great to Richard III (Oxford: Ashmolean Museum, 1997).
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Mangaluru, May 4, 2015: The Dakshina Kannada Amateur Athletics Association announced cash prizes of Rs. 25,000 each to athletes setting new meet records in the Federation Cup National Senior National Athletics Championship now on.
Talking to media on May 3 Sunday, Manjunath Bhandary, the president of the association, said the cash prizes will be given by the host association. During the last three days of the event, javelin thrower Devander Singh and shot-putter Indrajeet Singh have broken the Federation Cup Athletic meet records in their respective events. Today May 4 Monday, is the closing day for the five-day Championship.
Related news : After setting a meet record in javelin throw of 79.65 meters on may 2, Saturday, Indian Army's Devander Singh thanked doctors and physiotherapists at the special medical centre at the arena.
Devander suffered cramps in his shoulders during warm-up, orthopaedician Sahan Kumar and physiotherapists Mohammed Kutti and Uma Rai from Government Wenlock Hospital treated him. He was relieved of the cramp and broke the record after the treatment, said Dr. Rai, who admired the athlete's atitude.
. Devander is one of more than 40 athletes and support staff who have been treated in the last three days of the National Senior Athletics Championship. The support mad available here was great, said T. Gopi from Indian Army, who had come to the medial centre hoping to get few ice cubes for his right leg after he suffered cramps during practice. He got good treatment which helped him a lot.
Staff from Government Wenlock Hospital along with specialists from five medical colleges are at the medical centre. The Department of Health and Family Welfare from the Sanjay Gandhi Institute for Trauma and Orthopaedics are also at the centre. While majority of the cases were of sprains, muscle pull and problems due to dehydration, there was a case of a volunteer injuring her toe after being hit during hammer throw on Sunday. Malashree, 26, had a swollen toe, and was moved from the field to a hospital. She has recovered said a doctor in-charge.


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15 Apr How to Use Avocado Oil for Hair Growth
Avocadoes are probably the most heart healthy foods on the planet, and pack in a number of health benefits associated with their consumption. But is avocado oil really good for the hair as well? Studies say yes!
How to Use Avocado Oil for Hair Growth
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Recent acquisitions by Marin, MediaMath, and Kenshoo are a sign of more to come as competition heats up in the marketing automation sector.
Marin Software has taken a more serious move into social marketing with its acquisition last week of Social Moov, a social ads platform based in France. The value of the deal is estimated at around $20.75 million and immediately injects Marin with social marketing capabilities, allowing its customer base to tap into Facebook video ad units, Twitter Ads API support, and television synchronization capabilities, which all augment its current social offering.
This is just another recent move toward a consolidation in social marketing automation, an industry currently valued at $3.65 billion according to a February 2015 eMarketer report.
This move by Marin comes on the heels of MediaMath's acquisition of social ad firm Upcast back in October of last year.
According to MediaMath chief operating officer (COO) Ari Buchalter: "Our mission is to assemble a full end-to-end stack for our advertisers – one single platform that allows them to access media across channels. Facebook [and other social sites] represent a large and growing share of consumer attention, so this was a critical piece to add."
MediaMath had originally considered building its own social ad buying technology in-house, however, opted instead to acquire, which allows them to quickly offer this new functionality to its client-base.
Both Marin and MediaMath might have been originally influenced by Kenshoo's acquisition of Adquant in September of last year. The Adquant acquisition gives Kenshoo, traditionally in search and predictive marketing technology, a stronger footprint into the social advertising market and an entry into solutions for mobile applications, customer lifetime value optimization and penetration into the gaming vertical, all of which Adquant is a leader at.
Three significant acquisitions in the last six months is testament toward the uber competitive marketing automation market we are seeing right now. This market is estimated to reach $5.5 billion by 2019 according to eMarketer.
These acquisitions are really a perfect match.
Marin, Kenshoo, and MediaMath are three large technology organizations with global scale. However, each is missing a key technology piece that can be filled by the new acquisitions. And for the newly acquired Social Moov, Upcast, and Adquant, being part of a bigger family immediately gives them access to a larger global network where they can look to take their existing clients to.
Over time, these organizations want to build products that are integrated, allowing them to provide their clients with truly holistic digital marketing capabilities. A one-stop shop end-to-end technology platform that can essentially power your entire digital marketing program. And I believe for both brands and agencies looking to drive efficiencies themselves, this is a good thing.
In a November 2014 survey from Salesforce.com covering around 5,000 marketers worldwide, 22 percent of them were reportedly using marketing automation, with 34 percent saying they plan to begin using in the next 12 months.
This represents a huge upside for marketing automation companies. Hence the significant move toward acquisitions as of late.
With marketing automation we can clearly see an improvement around campaign efficiency and effectiveness, better operational visibility, and a higher quantification of marketing value among other benefits.
And traditionally we have seen large data focused companies in the arena of travel, finance, and retail take advantage of marketing automation, but we are now starting to see a variety of other verticals test it out to help them shorten their sales cycles and to close deals.
Moving forward we will most likely continue to see further consolidation as competition heats up. Marin, MediaMath, and Kenshoo are just the start.
And I would suspect that marketing automation starts to even bleed into other channels like content and maybe even traditional TV, offering agencies and brands a truly integrated offering.


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Yield: 8 Servings
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|Mild or spicy sausage
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|Onion (sliced and quartered) (up to)
|Cloves garlic (minced) (up to)
|2 cans
|Kidney beans (drained)
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|Uncooked pasta (i.e. elbow; twisted; wagon wheels, shells; etc) (up to)
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|(small) mushrooms (optional)
|1 can
|Corn (drained)
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|Tomato sauce; more or less
|Italian seasoning
|Crushed red pepper
|Any other favorite seasonings
From: "the letter \"C\" is not nesessary" <DDAWSON@...> Date: Fri, 12 Jul 1996 10:05:02 -0500 Brown hamburger and sausage with onion, garlic, and all seasonings.
Meanwhile, prepare the pasta per pkg instructions. In a large pan, combine all ingredients. Add enough tomato sause until mixture is well coated, but no soupy. When well mixed, pour into greased and covered casserol dish and bake at 350F for 1hr. Remove cover for the last 15 minutes. Then enjoy.
This is one that definitely tastes better the next day. Hope you like it at least half as much as I do. ;)
Note: I prefer it without the corn, but it's not bad with it. To stretch this and your pocketbook, you can use more pasta.
EAT-L Digest 11 July 96
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Rameshwaram is an island situated in the gulf of manner at the very tip of the Indian peninsula. A very important pilgrim centre of the Indians. Rameshwaram is the place from where Lord Rama, built a bridge across the sea to rescue his consort Sita, from her abductor, Ravana. This is also the place where Rama worshipped Lord Shiva to cleanse away the sin of killing Ravana. Both the Vaishnavites and Shaivites visit this pilgrimage which is known as the Varanasi the south.
Ramanathaswamy Temple
Ramnathswamy temple was built in the 17th century. Situated close to the sea on the eastern side of the island, this temple is famous for its 1200 gigantic granite columns. The 54 metre tall gopuram (gate-tower), 1220 metres of magnificent corridors and the flamboyant columns embellish and render fame to the temple. The water in each of the 22 sacred wells in the temple tastes different.
100 metres away from the temple is Agnitheertham, where Rama worshipped Lord Shiva, to absolve himself from the killing Ravana.
Gandamadana Parvatham
The imprint of Lord Rama's feet placed on a Chakra (wheel) is found in this shrine which is at the highest point on the island at 2 km from Rameswaram.
Dhanushkodi named after Rama's bow, is at the eastern end of the island at a distance of 8 kms from Rameshwaram. The boulders around the sea between Srilanka and this place known as Adam's bridge, are believed to be used by Hanuman to reach across Srilanka. Dhhanushkodi was completely destroyed by the cyclones of 1964. Kothandaramaswamy temple is the only salvage of the cyclone. Idols of Rama, Sita, Lakshmana, Hanuman and Vibhishana (brother of Ravana), surrendered to Rama, here.
An important site for Muslim pilgrims, Erwadi houses the tomb of Ibrahim Sahid Aulia. At a distance of 24 kilometers from Rameshwaram is Erwadi. Muslims from across the globe visit Erwadi especially during the month of December to participate in the annual festival celebrated as a tribute to the saint.


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Then there are the days when I wear a hat of one color. Actually it's been two days now. I've been wearing the "Nurse-mom" hat. Yes, when there is a sick child in the house, my other hats are taken off. That is not to say I'm not cleaning, doing laundry, preparing food, etc., it just means all those are squeezed in while at home with a sick child. (As proof of this, everything written after these first few sentences is now being finished four days later.)
So let's begin again…As I was saying, a sick child can result in spending time on the couch, just being there and nursing her back to health. Luckily, neither of our daughters, in their fairly short lives, has gotten ill very often or for very long, but when they do, it certainly requires me to focus mainly on them. This time, the bug hit our eldest daughter who, when sick, adamantly states, "Want you, Mom." This makes it difficult for me to do much more than sit on the couch. Amy spent most of those two days sleeping, but still, she would awaken and say, "Want you, Mom" right away. I've learned that saying, "Just a moment," to her wouldn't bode well for either of us. So, I watched a little morning tv, finish reading The Help and started Perfect Escape.
Did I really only wear "Nurse-mom" hat for those two days? For those that know me well, I will admit I did try to wear my teacher hat a few times, but in general that didn't work too well either. Lesson planning is similar to writing for me; I prefer to do it later in the day without any interruptions. Amy's "Want you, Mom" interruptions negatively affected my ability to complete the writing of this blog post or my lesson planning. As a result, I read, quietly cleaned, prepared dinner, checked Facebook (frequently), and played Words with Friends.
Did it frustrate me to wear a hat of one color? Sure, at first. But then I remembered a conversation between a colleague and I. My daughter with special needs was about seven years old at the time, and I'd learned to focus on the positives as much as possible. I mentioned how, when I was overly busy attending meetings, prepping for my classes, volunteering for various activities, and all, that Amy would have a "meltdown." Those "meltdowns" would require me to stop and focus solely on her for 20-30 minutes. I had also come to realize the "meltdowns" made me slow down. When I shared that story with my colleague, she said, "Your daughter is your barometer in life." I've always remembered that comment, and when I start to feel guilty because I'm sitting on the couch watching a sick child, I relax. Wearing a hat of one color is ok.


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Surprisingly, Fio survived her high school reunion. She talked to a lot of people, ate too much, and spent way too much time driving around New Waco and looking for Old Waco. Her elementary school has been replaced by a new school, her junior high is now a vacant lot, and her high school is a downtown apartment building. The nice neighborhood she grew up on is going downhill fast.
To top it off, she and Husband spent an hour out in the hot sun checking out tombstones to find her parents' graves before they finally gave up and sought help from a cemetery employee. Then there was the flower arrangement Fio tried to make for the grave vase. Sorry, Mom. Fio's brain and fingers were fried by then.
But I love you.
Friday, October 16, 2015
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An expat retiree on New Providence, Bahamas, which is the home of the capital Nassau, offers valuable advice on how to retire there. Information on housing, health care, transportation, night life and more is provided.
New Providence
To enjoy warm weather the entire year and not have to deal with shoveling snow in the winter anymore.
All year
We were living in Barbados, which is beautiful, but then moved to Bahamas because of its proximity and low cost flights to Florida. This way we could do trips to Florida when we needed things you could not find on the island or simply had island fever and had to spend a weekend on the mainland.
Yes, 3 years in Malta and 2 years in Barbados.
15 years
Learning to relax and flow with the slower pace of the islands. Nothing gets done in a rush here and so you have to be ready to wait much longer periods for things like service installations then you would back in North America.
Also learning to relax! We lived such stressful and fast paced lives that it was necessary for us to learn to relax and enjoy the moments.
I think I would have liked to explore the idea of living on a houseboat. This would have allowed us more freedom to move around on the island (there are many neighbourhoods with canals) and even change islands easier.
New Providence has a large expat community and it is easy to find other expats to hangout with. There are people of all nationalities and all financial situations ranging from Billionaires to retired school bus drivers so you can always find people that share interests with you. We have also found it amazing to speak with those who are nothing like us but give us a window into their world before living here. There are some forts and monuments to visit but cultural attractions are not really that great here as you would find in Europe or South America. We do have lots of water recreation and sports available for those who enjoy the beach and waves. The nightlife scene is very vibrant but you must be careful of which areas you go to. The more expensive areas are also the safer ones so be careful in the cheaper "bars".
You can get a permit to reside that basically allows you to live in Bahamas without working. This is fairly easy to get and you can renew it each time it comes due. A little more difficult to get is permanent residence which allows you to stay here permanently but requires an investment into the country normally in the form of a purchase of a home of at least $500,000 (the amount has gone up and will probably again in the coming years).
When we first arrived we purchased a small condo which was rather easy to do. There are a lot of taxes and fess involved and the real estate laws are a little complicated here so it is highly recommended you get a good real estate agent involved and not purchase directly from the seller.
New Providence, Bahamas is not a place that you will retire to with plans to extend your nest egg. The cost of living here is rather high and if you are looking for a place that will allow you to stretch your dollars then look at one of the family islands or another destination. The banking system is quite difficult for foreigners so be prepared to show a lot of paperwork to prove your money is legit and not from criminal activity. The attraction of New Providence for us was the ease of travel, proximity to the USA, English speaking language and favorable tax laws.
The housing market here is rather expensive. Make sure to take the time to look around and be sure of the areas before purchasing or renting your home. Also you will need a good healthcare program. A consultation with a doctor at a clinic will run about $110.00 USD before any additional tests or blood work. Find out about the utilities as Electricity and Water are two or our largest living expenses here.
This is of course a loaded question as it depends on your personal level of comfort. As mentioned above there are billionaires living here and so they live a much higher living standard then your average retired couple. We also have teacher friends that are living here on their salaries in 1/12 apartments but living well and going out with friends so if you have enough income to get a permit to reside you can find a way to live here within that means.
There are several clinics on the island as well as two large hospitals (one public and one private). We are also very close to Miami should you need a second opinion on something more serious. I personally have used the clinics and private hospital here without any issues. Most of the doctors are trained abroad and are quite competent.
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Yes, unfortunately the crime rate is fairly high. The Murder rate is extremely high for the population. Most of the crime happens in the sketchy areas and is drug or gang related so does not affect us directly. However be careful with your money in town as robberies are fairly common for those who do not take precautions.
We have a car, we live outside of the city in a remote area and so a car is necessary for us. Cars are also fairly expensive here, you can import them from the USA but they will charge a large duty on them so expect to pay about twice the value of the same car in the USA whether you import or purchase here. Public transportation is available but not reliable. Most people ride in the back of passing pickup trucks to get around.
Yes, but it is not stable and we also lose power quite often as they do load-sharing. It is common to lose power for half a day every other week. After Hurricane Matthew we lost power for 22 days and had lost internet for almost 3 months while they fixed the exterior lines in our neighborhood.
Be prepared to adapt to your new environment. Remember you are living in some one else's culture and you need to adapt to their way of life. Do not expect it to be like the country you came from or it will make you miserable. Have an open mind, try new things and when you feel frustrated just go with the flow and relax a little.
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Review of to gain a mommy
About the Book
Name of book: To Gain a Mommy
Author: Tanya Eavenson
Genre: Christian Romance
Release Date: December 10, 2016
They had a plan, but will it work?Thirteen years ago, pediatrician Hope Michaels was the fool-hearted girl who came home from college to learn the man she loved was engaged to her twin. But now to move on with her life and accept a proposal of marriage, she must confront the one man who holds the key to the wounds of her past.Fire Captain Carl McGuire can put out any flame, except for the one Hope sparks within him. As she stirs up his life and heart, Carl knows some things never change. Even a past he'd rather keep hidden.
When a new neighbor moves in across the street who would be a perfect fit for their family, Mary and Brody form a plan to bring their dad and Hope together. But how will it work if Hope keeps pushing him away?
My Review
This was a very enjoyable read. You can't help but fall in love with the characters in this story and they will be a grandma and her two grand kids and the two main characters are Carl and Hope. This story was fun with some matchmaking going on by the children . It also deals with hurts and forgiveness . Hope was surprised who her neighbors were when she moved into a new home. This was the first book I have read by this author but would read more after reading this story. Disclaimer: I was given a complimentary copy of this book but all thoughts and opinions are my honest thoughts on this book and were not required.
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Tanya Eavenson is a bestselling and an award-winning inspirational romance author. She enjoys spending time with her husband and their three children. Her favorite pastime is grabbing a cup of coffee, eating chocolate, and reading a good book.
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To Gain a Mommy was a delightful story to read.
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SWEETWATER, Tenn. (WATE) – An East Tennessee woman has been indicted for theft by a grand jury after she raised $8,000 to treat cancer she didn't have.
Investigators say Ashley Lively lied about having cancer when creating a GoFundMe account. The truth came to light when someone contacted the Monroe County Sheriff's Office wondering how a supposedly-sick Lively had gone on vacation to Florida.
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As I write this there are just a few days left for Heart of Thorns. And you are most likely reading this on the final day. Tomorrow Path of Fire begins and while this week's article could be dedicated to the news about material storage that for me just came out, I would instead like to take a look back at Heart of Thorns. It has been a long two years since the release of the first expansion was released and what an adventure we've been on! Let's take a look at the good and bad from Guild Wars 2 Heart of Thorns.
Eir's Death
Tugging on the heartstrings so hard that we're still feeling it two years on. I'll let you decide if Eir's death was good or bad. To this day, there are still players who are bitter about her death, which to me says something about the writing. What Eir's death did do, though, is completely overshadow Traherne's. He may not have been anyone's favorite character but his death was entirely ignored for nearly a year until…
Knight of the Thorn
A small statue was erected in honor of Marshal Traherne by a fellow Sylvari. At the same time, we were given the opportunity to restore Caladbolg, which was easily the best writing and filled with the best moments from all of Heart of Thorns. Saying goodbye to our old friend once again Traherne got the emotional send-off he deserved.
Bitterfrost Frontier
I'm all for expanding the world. I love getting new zones and some of them from the living story were really amazing. But by far the biggest disappointment was Bitterfrost Frontier. This zone had the least interesting things to do in it and the story that accompanied it was one of the worst, mostly because of the wildly unpopular character who was the star. Bitterfrost Frontier may be a great place to do farming but I will do everything I can to avoid returning there.
Of all the mechanics introduced in Heart of Thorns, gliding was by far the best. Many, myself included, will go out of our way to jump off any little cliff or hill we can just because it's so much fun! Why run when you can glide? I have a feeling that mounts are going to be exactly the same too.
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Epic Music
The music for Heart of Thorns is amazing and I am going to miss hearing the Heart of Thorns theme when I log in. Each zone in Heart of Thorns has had at least one piece of music that fits it perfectly. For Verdant Brink it is The Pact Laid To Waste. In Auric Basin it is the theme for Tarir, called Tarir, The Forgotten City. In Tangled Depths, it is quite simply the piece titled Tangled Depths which feels like it is quite heavily influenced by music from Star Wars: The Force Awakens. And in Dragon's Stand, it is the fight music from the battle with the Mouth of Mordremoth. All of these are my favorite souvenirs that I'll be taking with me from HoT.
A couple of weeks ago I really let my feelings known about Braham in a long, PoF spoilerific article. But if you haven't read it yet or you want to avoid the Path of Fire spoilers, I'll give you a TL;DR breakdown. I hate Braham. He's a whiny child who isn't deserving of the Eirsson name. His writing has been some of the worst in the last two years of Guild Wars 2. Maybe we'll get lucky in Path of Fire and get a new Norn to take his place in Dragon's Watch.
Revenant may not be the most popular class but they're still a lot of fun to play. As someone who isn't a minmaxer and doesn't worry about optimum builds, Revenant is just plain fun. Unrelenting Assault is one of the most entertaining skills in the game, especially when used with Vengeful Hammers from Jalis. Drop the Hammer is also endlessly entertaining. Things are looking pretty good for Revenants in Path of Fire as well, with luck it will revitalize interest in the class.
In the end, Scribe turned out to be a massive disappointment. It relies heavily on having a big active guild supporting you. To make it even worse, those fantastic backpacks are restricted so you almost never see them out in the world. If I had to guess, I would say that the majority of players don't have a scribe. Personally, I made it to level 7 before I gave up on mine. I would love to see changes made to make Scribe more accessible in the future, but it is far more likely that it will remain in the state it's in.
Repeatable Hearts
If gliding is the best mechanic to be introduced during the last two years then repeatable hearts are the second best. Repeatable hearts have given every zone they've been introduced to replayability, something which core Tyria sorely lacks. I would gladly accept a slowed release schedule of new content if ArenaNet decided to go through the game one zone at a time and make all hearts repeatable, a not so small quality of life change that would be huge for the world. We've also seen this replayability spread to Hero Points in Heart of Thorns maps. This way they are always rewarding and people will, hopefully, always be able to find someone willing to help.
Guild Halls
As someone who pretty much exclusively plays in a duo, Guild Halls were hugely disappointing. My husband and I joined a guild just so we would have access to a guild hall. This was just one of the many instances in Heart of Thorns where we have been forced to play a certain way if we want to have access to certain things. For a game that is otherwise incredibly solo friendly, this was a massive disappointment.
Elite Specializations
Elite specs have been a fantastic way to expand on the capability of each class. Everyone has their favorite, mine is Dragonhunter. And everyone has their least favorite, Druid for me. This was also the start of a system that ArenaNet can continue to use for a long time to come. In fact, someone on Reddit recently pointed out that there are 5 more expansions to go until Warriors have every weapon type. Which at the current development rate means we have at least another 10 years of Guild Wars 2. You won't hear any complaints about that from me!
All in all, I think Heart of Thorns was a big opportunity to learn for ArenaNet and they're working hard to learn from the mistakes that were made. They're finding out what the community does and doesn't like. With that in mind, I have a lot of hope for future expansions.
Have fun in Path of Fire everyone! And I'd like to say in advance a very big thank you to That Shaman, Dulfy, and every single person who contributes to the wiki. You are all the backbone of our community and your hard work will be greatly appreciated in the coming days. Readers, please keep in mind that ANYONE can submit material to the wiki. That can be in the form of screenshots or data. Don't be afraid if you've never used the wiki before, the editors are there to help put things in proper wiki format. Information collecting is the hardest part. See you all in the desert!
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Build your own boot floppy
How to build a boot floppy for use in emergencies.
Build your own boot floppy
Serdar Yegulalp
In the event of a problem with Windows 2000, some administrators prepare an emergency boot disk designed to bring the system up. You don't have to do this; you could boot the CD to get to the Recovery Console. But if the problem is limited to one of the startup files, the floppy can be used to bypass them and start the system directly, saving you some time getting back on the air.
Here's how to build your own boot floppy. First, in Explorer, make sure you are able to see hidden and system files. You can do this by opening Explorer, selecting Tools | Folder Options, clicking on View, and then making sure "Show hidden files and folders" is selected and "Hide protected operating system files" is unchecked. Without this you won't be able to see the files you need to copy.
Once you have this set, format a floppy disk from the command line with the FORMAT A: command. It's important that you format the disk from within Windows 2000 itself.
Once the disk is formatted, copy the following files from the root of your system drive to the floppy: BOOT.INI, NTLDR, NTDETECT.COM, and (if they are present) NTBOOTDD.SYS, ARCLDR.EXE and ARCSETUP.EXE, as well as any files with a .DOS extension. (The .DOS files are used to provide a DOS boot sector if you dual-boot to Windows 9x or even DOS itself.)
Note that the above procedure assumes that the system is already working properly. If any of the above files are damaged, they will not work on the floppy. It is best to do this when your system is healthy.
Once the files are copied, try booting with the floppy in the drive to see if it brings up Windows 2000 -- and to make sure that your system attempts to use your floppy drive as a boot drive in the first place. (If it doesn't, check your system's boot options in BIOS to remedy this.)
You may experience problems if you have an LS-120 drive, or "SuperDisk", as your primary floppy drive. The problem does not appear to be consistent among all machines that have one, but it is something to be aware of. Test it before you have to use it in an emergency.
Serdar Yegulalp is the editor of the Windows 2000 Power Users Newsletter.