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The JBL name carries a lot of weight in the A/V world. Quality, craftsmanship, and powerful are just some of the adjectives that can be used to describe the JBL product lineup. So it should come as no surprise that an event hosted by JBL and Harman would be any read more
What An Experience!
Get a behind-the-scenes tour of Harman's Experience Center In my last blog I chose to discuss how you can improve your knowledge of audio solutions simply by knowing the different support channels and asking the right questions. One facet I did not discuss read more
But I Don't KNOW Audio!
Wise words from one of our own. More times than not, it seems the "A" in A/V becomes an afterthought. I like to think it is the first letter because it is the most important, but opinions will vary on that. Much like any other product or service offering read more
Small Room. Big Benefits. Gain huge insight on small huddle space audio challenges and how to solve them.
Offices have been trending towards the "open office" model for quite some time, usually with one or two dedicated conference spaces. These spaces were usually large and most likely had use restrictions on them, sending the employees back to their open office to work on read more
Audio – Twenty Years Ago. One Almo BDM's Fond Memories and Meager Beginnings
Hello Almo Customers! As the New Year begins, I thought I'd take a moment to introduce myself, as I am one of the newer Business Development Managers here at Almo. My name is Steve Alexander, I came on board with Almo in July of 2017 to help grow the audio offerings we read more
Eight Reasons to Seriously Consider Panasonic's AG-DVX200
In 2002 Panasonic introduced the first truly affordable digital progressive scan camera with the release of the AG-DVX100. The camera recorded in SD format, with a 4:3 aspect ratio. Later came the AG-HVX200, which provided 24p, 1080p HD or 720p video formats. These came read more
I recently spent a "date night" with my husband watching the beautifully shot widescreen CinemaScope, LA LA LAND. The vivid colors, dancing, and music brought my thoughts to a time when movies were "silent". Imagine how less invigorating the movie would have been with read more
AV in the National Park Service: Preserving the Sounds of Nature
I'm a huge fan of the park service and visit them quite frequently. This summer I'm headed to Theodore Roosevelt National Park in North Dakota and Mount Rushmore in South Dakota. My idea of camping is with a full service hotel and restaurant but I do like it when there's no TV and no cell phone reception, which was the case on my visit to Mesa Verde National Park in Colorado. Check out these pictures of ancient Pueblo Indian dwellings from yours truly.
This year the National Park Service is celebrating its 100 anniversary in August and there have been lots of stories on the news providing coverage on the celebratory activities throughout the country. A few weeks ago, NPR did a segment on how sound engineers are going deep into the parks to record the natural soundscapes of streams, waterfalls, animals and all parts of nature that make our parks so spectacular. I was thinking about all those kids that grow up wanting to be a park ranger, then get into a band in high school carting around their own A/V equipment. Then through a turn of events, they end up in the A/V industry. Well guess what? Apparently you can do both!
One thing that was particularly interesting are the studies they are doing on how humans and our sound pollution affect the animals. The bio acoustical scientist in the interview, Kurt Fristrup, explained that just a few changes in decibels can have a great effect on their ability to hunt.
"Imagine you're an owl looking for your dinner," Fristrup said. "A three decibel increase in sound level cuts in half the area in which you could hear those sounds," he said. "So you are half as efficient in finding food, with a relatively subtle increase in background sound level."
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Bose Knows: An Experience in Innovation
I've been waiting patiently since October to write about one of the most interesting experiences I've had in a long time – our visit to Bose Corporate Headquarters in Boston. For those of you who have been in the Pro AV industry a long time, you hear the words "factory tour" and you have flash backs of walking miles in hot warehouses, speeches about operational excellence and those signs that read "No Accidents in 213 days!". This was not the case at Bose, which started at the uber impressive Wall of Patents (which was actually not a wall but a long corridor because there are SO many of them) . I asked our tour guide where he had been before Bose, thinking he would name another audio company and he said, "Finishing my Ph.D at Harvard". Suffice it to say there are A LOT of REALLY brilliant people at Bose engineering A LOT of brilliant technology.
I had no idea there was an actual Dr. Bose before my trip. He was a professor at MIT and fostered a culture of research, excellence and courage to try new things. You immediately get this strong sense of culture when talking to anyone working there, which thanks to Dr. Bose, remains a privately held company that is dedicated to R&D. We saw it in action in, of all places, the shuttle bus! Look, it's the Almo event at Bose!
And then, there is a specially designed seat on the shuttle with Bose seat suspension technology, the smoothest ride on the road. Here's our Director of Business Development, Brian Rhatigan experiencing the ride:
This was the tip of the iceberg. The day was filled with all sorts of amazing experiences.
Ever imagine being in an underground bunker with a couple of hundred speakers going at full blast just to see at what point they fail? Been there, done that.
Ever imagine seeing speakers baked, sea salted, cooled, dropped, kicked, stretched and stressed to the absolute limit? Been there, done that too. You can't believe the trials and tribulation they put their products through! All to make sure they are providing you with the highest quality products, even in the most outrageous of conditions.
Here we are at the end of the tour in a room that blocks all sorts of signals for specialized testing. Don't ask me to explain it because after all, I'm in marketing. That's why we have our audio BDM extraordinare, Rob Ziv.
I can't tell you how excited we are to partner with Bose. And I think our dealers are going to be very impressed with the level of excellence, innovation and support from the folks at Bose plus our team of highly trained account managers. Take a look at Bose's microsite for learn more.


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Why Manolo Gabbiadini's Southampton loan exit is great business
On Wednesday, Sky Italy reported that Manolo Gabbiadini had agreed a loan deal with Sampdoria until the end of the season.
The exit of the misfiring striker is great business for Southampton, as the Saints offloaded a struggling goalscorer who did not feature in Ralph Hasenhuttl's plans.
Gabbiadini enjoyed a dream start to his Southampton career after joining in 2017, bagging four goals in his first three league matches.
Yet things simply have not been the same for the Italian forward since. In his first full campaign with Southampton, Gabbiadini scored just five goals, and he has tallied just once in the first half of the 2018/19 season.
And since Hasenhuttl took charge in December, Gabbiadini has played just 15 minutes, all coming in the manager's opening loss against Cardiff.
For the next five matches, the striker did not even make the matchday squad, missing out on vital wins over Arsenal and Huddersfield, as well as a draw against Chelsea.
Due to Manolo Gabbiadini's lack of involvement under Hasenhuttl, combined with his abysmal scoring record, Southampton have secured a great piece of business by offloading the striker to Sampdoria for the rest of the season.

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Sound absorbing materials are used in many applications to reduce sound, and their soundabsorbing characteristics are most often determined experimentally since theoreticaldetermination is difficult. Sound absorption factors are used in material specifications aswell as input to numerical simulations.Several methods for experimental determination of the absorption factor exist, two of themstandardized and frequently used. It is commonly known that the absorption factorobtained by these two methods differs as different sound fields are prescribed by thestandards. However, the size of the differences has not been so well described. Due to thisdifference, the choice of method is critical in order to avoid errors in simulations andspecifications of material properties.Experimental determination of absorption factors for three commonly used absorbers wasperformed, resulting in significant differences between the two methods. Correction factorsto compensate the absorption factor determined at one acoustic state and used in anotherare given. Theory verifying the differences is also presented.
References: Färm, A., Boij, S., Glav, R., On sound absorbing characteristics and suitable measurement methods (2012) Proceedings of the 7 International Styrian Noise, Vibration and Harshness Congress; (2003) Acoustics - Measurement of Sound Absorption in a Reverberation Room, , ISO 354; (1996) Acoustics - Determination of Sound Absorption Coefficient and Impedance in Impedance Tubes - Part 1: Method Using Standing Wave Ratio, , International standard ISO 10534-1; Delany, M.E., Bazley, E.N., Acoustic properties of fibrous absorbent materials (1970) Applied Acoustics, 3, pp. 105-116; Corcos, G.M., The structure of the turbulent pressure field in boundary layer flows J. of Fluid Mechanics, 18, p. 1964; Biot, M.A., Generalized theory of acoustic propagation in porous dissipative media (1962) Journal of the Acoustical Society of America, 34 (9), pp. 1254-1264; Attenborough, K., Acoustical characterization of porous materials (1982) Physics Reports, 82 (3), pp. 179-227; Sastry, J.S., Munjal, M.L., A transfer matrix approach for evaluation of the response of a multi-layer infinite plate to a two-dimensional pressure excitation (1995) Journal of Sound and Vibration, 182 (1), pp. 109-128
Acoustic absorbing liners are efficient and commonly used measures to reduce sound levels in many fields of application. The sound reducingperformance of the liners is dependent on the acoustic state, defined by e.g. the flow and sound field interacting with the liner. To enable liner optimization the impact of these factors on the liner performance must be predictable. Studies of the impact of these factors were performed with existing experimental, analytical and numerical methods at low Mach number flows and material used in truck engine compartments. The study showed significant impact of both flow and sound field onthe liner performance. The size of the impact of the flow depends on which of the existing methods and models that was used, implying theneed of complementary methods. A new numerical method to model the boundary layer effect was for this reason developed in this work. The method was shown to predict the impact of flow correctly compared to the Pridmore-Brown solution and the method was computationally efficient. The sound reducing performance of a liner exposed to complex sound field and grazing flow can be predicted using existing methods together with the new proposed method. Extra care has to be taken when bulk reacting liners are considered since additional complications compared to locally reacting surfaces occur in presence the of grazing flow.


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Rome's Colosseum
One of the very first destinations on your list to visit in Italy should be the Colosseum. This iconic structure is almost synonymous with Rome, and aside from the Vatican City, is one of Italy's most popular attractions. It also ties in very nicely with almost any tour of the Vatican City, as it can be found at the very heart of the city of Rome.
The Colosseum stands as an example of the might of the Flavian dynasty. Construction began on this great structure in 72 AD under emperor Titus Flavius Vespasianus. Though his rule would not outlive the arduous construction time, his heir Titus Flavius Caesar Vespasianus Augustus had come into power when the construction was completed 8 years later. Though the main structure had been completed, Titus Flavius Caesar Domitianus Augustus oversaw further modifications between 81 and 96 CE. This means the construction took well over 20 years to complete, and even though parts of the Colosseum are in ruins, you can still appreciate all the work that went into this structure over those 2 decades.
Curiously, the Colosseum was not named after any of the Flavian emperors, but rather after the nearby Colossus of Nero statue which was nearby. Though the 30m high statue no longer stands, having been taken down in the 11th century for materials, the statue's base still remains, and marks the spot where the Colossus of Nero once stood. With this knowledge in mind, visiting this base can be a truly fascinating experience and can really tie in nicely with your tour of the Colosseum.
The Colosseum owes its current state to both earthquakes and stone robbers over the centuries. But while it may appear to be crumbling, this 2000 year old structure is still incredibly resilient and sturdy. Walking through the stands or down in the center, you can just imagine the atmosphere and the noise that must have erupted from the 80 000 people in the Colosseum as gladiatorial contests, mock sea battles, animal hunts, executions and plays and re-enactments took place.
The Colosseum is one of the world's most well known attractions, and whether you're on a tour of Italy, Rome or the Vatican City, you should be sure to add this magnificent destination to your itinerary.
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- "Well, I have some business with Grandfather Dorin here, so I'll say so long here! Oh yeah,
pip squeak…" added Rune, about to exit Dorin's tent.
- "I've had enough of you!"
- "Don't get any silly thoughts, like taking on Zio, into that little head!"
- "Huh?"
Silence fell over the room, each registering Rune's words differently. Gryz's interest was
sparked, and anger flashed briefly at the mention of the magician's name. Both Hahn Mahlay and Chaz
Ashley's faces showed extreme bewilderment at this unexpected announcement. Grandfather Dorin stood
outside, looking at the horizon. If any of the Palmans had seen his face, they would've seen that his
quietude was merely a façade. Inside, he was as tense as a coil. He didn't fully grasp why Rune was
warning the young Palman against Zio, but the Esper never did anything without reason. Surely some
ill fate was about to befall them.
Alys looked at her old friend quizzically. Rune's words were aimed at Chaz, but she sensed that
there was also a message in there for her. What though? She had no intention on confronting Zio.
Out of her little group, she alone knew the real extent of his power. It could go far beyond wiping
out a rural Motavian town.
Eventually, Gryz broke the uneasy silence.
- "Guys…"
- "At this stage of the game, you're no match for him! Maybe our paths will cross again.
Startled at his sudden change of tone, she let out an inaudible gasp, a rare display of emotion.
Checking herself, she looked up at Rune. He was looking at her intensely, a look she knew only too
well. It was a look of affection, of immense respect, and even of sadness all rolled in one, the kind
of emotions that only Alys Brangwin would witness from the Esper. Purposely, she hardened her
- "Yeah."
- "Take care."
There was so much she'd have wanted to say to him, but in front of the others, that was out of the
question. As always, pretences came first.
- "Me…taking on Zio?"
Alys shot an angry glance at Chaz. Granted, he hadn't a clue what he was interrupted, but she
wished he hadn't broken their connection. She turned back to Rune.
- "Thanks Rune."
Their bond had never felt so strong than after those two words.
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Rapidly, Rune and Grandfather Dorin left the monger's tent and headed to the outskirts of the
village. Rune forced himself not to look back; he knew too well what would be going on in Alys's
head. A string of questions that would remain unanswered, yet at the same time a mutual comprehension
and respect of Rune's silence. She understood it. She probably felt also an immense sadness, equal
to the one that he was feeling right now. Dorin's low but firm voice halted his train of thought.
- "Don't think about it, Rune. Not now. Wait until we are far away from here. Right now,
you're just inflicting unnecessary pain upon yourself."
Rune nodded imperceptibly. They headed to a small cave slightly west of Tonoe, caved up in the
same way as was the entrance to the cave leading to Tonoe. One Flaeli later, the entrance was
It was a tiny cave, barely a crack in the mountain. Oval-shaped, the strong sunlight from outside
sufficed to light up the single room. Dorin headed towards one of the interior walls, and tapped it
gently three times with his staff, muttering a Motavian word. The stone wall started to gently hum,
then vibrate, then shake violently, until finally it crumbled on the floor. Inside the wall was a
stone pedestal on which was a small, square-shaped, titanium box. Grandfather Dorin took a key from
out one of his numerous pockets and fumbled with the lock. Silently, the lock clicked, and Dorin
opened the box.
Inside it was a key. A large, heavy, rustic key that looked like it had seen better days. Two
things distinguished it. The first was that it was made out of pure laconium, the strongest material
in Algo. The other was what it unlocked. Dorin took it and tossed it to Rune.
- "There you go, Rune. The key to the Ladea Tower. Now we'd better be on our way."
- "I knew it would be safe in your care."
- "A promise is a promise. Zio would've never gotten his hands on it. I wouldn't have let him
get hold of something as important as this."
- "Let's go to the Ladea Tower then…"
The two men left the cave, carefully re-blocking it. The trip through the cave leading to the
outside world from Tonoe was short and uneventful. They shortly arrived at the quicksand southeast of
the cave.
Rune looked out. He couldn't see an end to the quicksand; it seemed to stretch out forever. As
much as he knew Dorin and could trust him in just about anything, he couldn't see how he was going to
pull this one off. He found it ridiculous that he, as the fifth-generation Lutz, could manipulate the
elements or even revive the fallen, but could not levitate a few inches and get across a patch of
quicksand. He waited for Dorin to do something about the quicksand, or even say something, but to no
- "So?"
- "So…what?"
- "So…how do you intend on getting us over the Monsen quicksand, Dorin?"
- "Ah, Esper…" chuckled Dorin. "Not all Magic (Rune could hear the capital letter) involves
smashing boulders and fireballs leaping from hands… This is where Motavian magic comes into
Dorin tucked his staff away, and motioned Rune to hold his hand, which Rune did diligently.
Grandfather Dorin closed his eyes and muttered a single word of Motavian language. Rune didn't
exactly make any sense of it, but it sounded something like "Gaqka". He could always ask him later
what it meant. The two men then started to levitate about thirty inches about the ground and advance
- "And stay alert, in case a sandworm tries to attack us…"
- "You never said anything about the possibility of sandworm attacks!"
- "There's always the possibility of sandworm attacks. Just…stay alert and get ready to
fire a few fireballs if need be, and that should keep them at bay to give us enough time to get across
the quicksand."
All along their crossing of the quicksand, Rune kept looking around frantically, rendered jumpy by
Dorin's matter-of-fact way of describing the sandworms. However, only one or two sandworms came close
enough to require Rune's magic. Usually, the sandworms were just bobbing up and down in the sand,
just as Leviathans bobbed up and down in Motavia's oceans.
Finally, after a few minutes, Rune and Grandfather Dorin came to the other side of the quicksand.
Up north, they could see the decrepit village of Monsen and…that was pretty much all there was to see.
Miles and miles of sand surrounding them, a mountain chain to the east, the same as everywhere else on
Rune himself was in a hurry on accomplishing the task at hand and getting to the Ladea Tower, or at
least get to Termi before nightfall. Dorin, though, didn't possess Rune's physical condition.
Undeniably a solid and sturdy man, but he had less stamina than the Esper and wouldn't be able to get
to Termi without a small rest. Even if the "rest" in question involved a drink of some sort.
- "Ah, there's Monsen, Rune! Come on, I could use a drink. Do you know that, thought it's a
not very well-known fact, Monsen does some of the best Caron liquid on Motavia? It's a real treat!
You have to taste it!"
It is said that, in their old age, most people rediscover their child persona. It seemed certainly
to hold true with Grandfather Dorin. He was marvelling about a drink that originated by fermenting
Fanbite blood and adding it with mead in the same way that a toddler marvels about a new puppy.
Few words were spoken during their stay in Monsen. Dorin was tired, and constantly half asleep,
whilst Rune was carefully thinking about his mission, the Ladea Tower, the Psycho Wand and Alys. They
ended up spending the night in Monsen's shabby inn, thanks to Dorin who'd drank a bit too much and was
as drunk as he was tired.
The next morning, the two men rose early. Not a soul was stirring in the village as they left the
safety of the village and ventured on to the barren wildness, with Dorin in the lead. Whilst Rune
knew Termi as a town and vaguely knew where it was situated on Motavia, he didn't know exactly how to
get there, thereby rendering the Ryuka technique useless. Everytime he'd been to peaceful Termi, it
had been with Alys, and she'd always used a Telepipe. Dorin, having been to Termi en route to
the Ladea Tower many times, and having walked to it from Tonoe, knew precisely how to get there.
After many hours of near complete silence, Dorin finally questioned Rune about his plan.
- "Would you care to tell me more about the Psycho Wand, Rune, or must I pry the information
from you by force?"
- "Huh?" Confusion was not a common expression in Rune Walsh. Realising it was only Dorin
speaking, and looking at his amused face, he relaxed and told Dorin about the laconium wand. The
second he opened his mouth; Dorin knew that he was no longer speaking only to Rune, but also to
- "The Psycho Wand was one of the four laconium weapons that defeated the first Dark Force,
wielded by the very first group of Protectors, including the first generation Lutz called Noah. Once
peace was once more over Algo, the Protectors gradually scattered, as did their weapons. Though it is
not certain, it seems that the warrior Odin installed himself on Motavia and lived secluded from
society until his death. Myau the Musk Cat went back to Dezolis and rejoined the tribe of Musk Cats
that lived in the outskirts of Skure. As for Alis and Noah, …" Rune paused to catch his breath.
"they took some…precautions, should Dark Force arise again. Alis entrusted her laconium blade to the
Esper and left for the planet Copto. Noah went to what would become Esper Mansion and worked on the
laconium sword and wand. He imbued them with telemental magic, Esper magic, if you will and
transformed then, finally making them legendary Esper weapons. The laconium sword was renamed
Elysdeon and the laconium wand became the Psycho Wand. The Psycho Wand's unique magic is to nullify
any evil barriers that the Darkness or its servants can invoke. After its creation (though rebirth
may be better applied), the Psycho Wand was given to the Motavians, as their Artefact of the Seal.
Elysdeon was kept in the very heart of the Esper Mansion, behind Lutz's chamber.
- "And you hope to get hold of the Psycho Wand before Zio does?"
- "Yes. The Psycho Wand is the only tool that can destroy Zio's Barrier. If he got his hands
on it, he would be invincible, as he'd have in his possession the only weapon that could conceivably
harm him. And also, there's…another reason."
- "I can tell that. What were you trying to tell her back in Tonoe? And are you sure she got
the message, anyway?"
- "Of course she got it. Alys is a smart girl. Her sidekick, though, is another matter. She
goes easy on him. The little idiot doesn't realise that he's one of the few with whom she doesn't
pretend and put up her wall. The whole situation and his enthusiasm are going to get the better of
him. Seeing all the trouble Zio's caused (and he'll see it as trouble, and not as
disasters.), he'll think "Hey, why don't we rid Motavia of this bad guy anyway?" and off he'll
go to play the hero. And Alys is going to actually follow him, which is why I thought it best to give
the warning directly to him and with a side-note to Alys. And obviously, if they go up against Zio
without the Psycho Wand, you can figure out the results. At least one (but most likely more) of them
will get hit by the Black Energy Wave, condemning them to a slow and painful death. And as much as I
wouldn't want anyone to suffer such pain, I will especially not let that happen to Alys! If
anything happened to her, I would never forgive myself… Time's a crucial factor here, Dorin.
Hopefully, I can get my hands on the Psycho Wand before they confront Zio. Then, all should be
- "Well, Termi shouldn't be far now. Just another small patch of quicksand to cross and that's
it. No fear, we'll be there by nightfall."
The rest of the journey to Termi passed in silence. Even the quicksand passage was uneventful.
Rune just seemed to be in another world and Dorin thought it best not to disturb him.
As predicted, they got to Termi by nightfall. They quickly checked in at the inn and, tired by
their travel, fell asleep almost immediately.
When Rune woke up, it was late morning and Dorin had already risen. A note laid on the table
indicating that he'd gone for a walk in Termi and giving the meeting point atop the Hill Of Courage.
As Rune left the inn, he was almost blinded by the brightness of Algo's sun. Anywhere else on
Motavia, even including most towns, the sun was harsh and merciless, and shade was welcomed. In Termi
however, the sun sparkled and bathed the whole town in a beautiful light. Today was no exception.
The sun was glistening, the gentle breeze brushed gently against the grass, and the birds were
singing. It was truly going to be a glorious day in Termi today.
There was no one in Termi that Rune wished to visit, or any place he wished to see. Except for the
meeting point. He sat down on a bench nearby, and stared at the statue. Alis Landale, heroine of
yore who vanquished an evil wizard… It was just as well that that was all the Termi citizens knew.
Rune suspected that if they knew the whole story, the Bayamare gift shop would probably also be
selling Nero-Knives or models of laconium pots… It was interesting that, throughout all of Motavia,
only Termi remembered the legend of Alis. Most of Motavia had forgotten about her and the other
Protectors for over a thousand years.
He must have been staring at Alis's statue intensely, because a passer-by sat down next to him. He
too looked at her statue and said, admiringly.
- "Beautiful, isn't she?"
- "Yes. The stone mason must have been very skilled."
- "You could say that. Old Hurz really invested his heart and soul into this statue. But even
he couldn't do justice to the Heroine's beauty. She was…" He was interrupted by a woman's shout.
"Oops, that's my wife. Have to go. Nice speaking with you."
- "You too…"
Rune followed the man with his eyes, watching him rejoin his wife and child. He turned back to the
statue, inwardly chuckling. Maybe he'd judged the Termi citizens too highly. They may remember her
story, but they couldn't even remember her name… And as much as he searched Lutz's memory, Rune
couldn't recall Alis being in her mid-twenties when she fought Lassic. Still, the stone mason had had
good intentions…
- "I hope I'm not interrupting a reunion of old friends?" enquired Dorin, coming up the
- "No. One of us was missing anyway…" answered Rune, standing up. "Goodbye, Alis. I'll be
seeing you." He petted Myau and followed Dorin out of Termi.
- "It isn't far now. Just a few hours heading west and we'll be there. You can even see it.
Rune looked. The top of the Ladea Tower could be perceived on the horizon. It wouldn't take long
to get there now.
- "Hold on, Alys… I'll be with you soon."
The sight of the end of their trip gave them new vigour and they both walked briskly, nearly
running towards the tower. The trip seemed to be over in no time. Before he even realised it, Rune
was standing in front of the sealed doors of the Ladea Tower. Panting, Dorin finally caught up with
- "Sorry to be bossy with you Dorin, but there's no time for you to catch your breath. Open the
doors to the Ladea Tower."
Still panting, Dorin nodded and approached the doors. He applied each of his furry hands on each
door and closed his eyes. He started to speak in Motavian which transformed his voice into a tone far
more deep and raucous that he usually had. His mysterious speech was slow, yet with a sense of threat
in it. His voice and words gradually became more frantic and frenzied, until finally, his voice was a
booming, cavernous yell. Finally, he pulled out his staff and pointed it at the doors. Rune couldn't
hear what it was; he'd blocked his ears because of the deafening chant a while back. Maybe when Dorin
said "open the Tower", he meant destroy it...
A blast of energy sprang from the staff and struck the doors that seemed to absorb the energy. A
great wind rose and flung the doors open. Amidst all this, Dorin stood, strong and proud, one of the
most powerful people of Motavia. After the doors were definitely opened, Dorin collapsed on one knee,
exhausted from the effort. Rune rushed over to help him, but Dorin put up a hand to stop him.
- "Never mind me, I'll be fine. Just go in there, get to the top, and get your hands on the
Nodding briefly, Rune got back up and hurried inside, looking back one last time at his friend.
Don't worry Alys. I'll be there soon. Just stay out of Zio's way…
Dorin watched the Esper disappear up the first flight of steps, and then got up.
- "Good luck, Rune." Thoughtfully, he added "May Alis watch over you."


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Torquay boss Martin Ling was disappointed to concede a late leveller as the Gulls drew 1-1 at home to Northampton.
Northampton skipper Kelvin Langmead scored a late leveller to cancel out Ryan Jarvis' opener after 62 minutes.
Ling admitted: "When you concede a goal two minutes into stoppage time after being one-up it does feel a little bit like a defeat.
"I certainly think I had players out there, especially the two central defenders - (Aaron) Downes and (Angus) MacDonald - and central midfielders (Lee) Mansell and (Craig) Easton who did not deserve that, nor did our keeper Michael Poke.
"When you think about it two minutes from the end of stoppage time at 1-0 we were looking at being back up in the top seven but then they scored and we are back down to 11th.
"That's football. Michael made two tremendous stops but they got on the end of it at the third attempt and got the goal. I could not have asked any more from my players, especially considering the conditions, because it was wet out there and then it cut up.
"It was proper winter football conditions and Northampton chucked everything at us and we stood up to it. It was a real test and we seemed to have come through it. At the start of the second half it was like a basketball match with both teams having a go and chances at either end.
"Ryan (Jarvis) got the goal for us after good work by Danny (Stevens) and Nathan (Craig) and I thought that would be enough because we were playing so well all things considered."
Northampton broke a three-match losing streak and boss Aidy Boothroyd felt his side should have won, and he said: "Torquay's goal led a charmed life at times. I thought our set players really caused problems for them and I thought our two front players - Clive Platt and Adebayo Akinfenwa - were a real handful for them all match and at the back we looked solid.
"Clarke (Carlisle) and Kelvin were superb. They (Torquay) scored the goal and they are a good side, especially at home, and you know they are going to give you problems, and they did."


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Three clinical commissioning groups in Merseyside have announced plans to merge, after NHS England "paved the way" for discussions to start.
Liverpool, South Sefton and Southport and Formby CCGs said formal talks will begin in April, with the aim of joining the organisations from 2018.
The combined CCG would have the largest budget in the country, of £1.2bn, according to the planned allocations for 2018-19. This would be slightly more than the planned allocation for Northern, Eastern and Western Devon CCG.
The news follows confirmation of the merger of three CCGs in Manchester.
The CCGs have already been working together within the north Mersey element of the Cheshire and Merseyside sustainability and transformation plan.
NHS England and the CCGs' member GP practices will need to formally approve a merger, and talks with these parties will begin next month.
A paper set to go before Liverpool CCG's governing body this week says: "Local system delivery plans are describing hugely ambitious programmes of change, which will require strong clinical leadership from commissioners as well as providers.
"By combining our existing CCG skills and resources, we will arguably strengthen our commissioning capacity and capability to deliver the ambitious transformational programmes…
"As a bigger commissioning organisation we will more closely mirror the form of our providers and the populations they serve, as they continue their active discussions to merge."
The paper said the move was initiated after guidance from NHS England.
It said: "NHS England clearly recognises the appetite amongst some CCGs to come together to more effectively address the growing challenges being faced across health and social care.
"In acknowledgement of this, NHS England for the first time issued guidance in November 2016 around CCG mergers, paving the way for this to happen."
CCG statement and board report
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Fly overnight to Hanoi. Depending on your time of arrival the rest of the day is yours to start soaking up the local culture.
Spend the morning exploring the Ho Chi Minh
Quarter before visiting the revered Temple of
Literature. Later, take a walking tour of the
Old Quarter before meeting a water puppeteer
who will put on a private water puppet show.
Halong Bay is a vision of beauty to which
very little compares. Sail on emerald waters
amongst karst peaks aboard your luxury cruise
ship, spending two nights on the water. Rise
early to practice Tai Chi on deck as the sun
rises. Explore by kayak, swim off hidden
beaches, explore dramatic caves and visit
floating villages. (B,L,D)
Return to the jetty and travel back to Hanoi.
From here, fly to Hue. Long considered
Vietnam's seat of culture and learning, Hue is
dominated by its immense Imperial Citadel,
home to emperors from 1802 to 1945. (B)
Start the day with a stroll through the Imperial
Citadel before heading out, along the river,
to see Minh Mang's Tomb. This afternoon try
your hand at making paper flowers, before you
indulge with a royal dining experience. (B,L,D)
Travel from Hue to Hoi An. This afternoon
take a walking tour of this charming town.
The streets are a delight to wander – visit
the elaborate Japanese Bridge, the colourful
market and a Chinese temple, finishing at the
'Reaching Out' Tea House, a social enterprise
working with local people with disabilities. (B,L)
Visit the community farming project in the
village of Tra Que. Here you can wander
through the farm to see all the organic
produce, learn traditional farming methods
and even try your hand at tending the
vegetables yourself! Enjoy a short cooking
demonstration before dining on a lunch that's
straight out of the gardens. The rest of the day
is at leisure. (B,L)
This morning is free before journeying to
Saigon. This evening, enjoy the cultural
extravaganza that is the 'A O Show', staged
at the magnificent Saigon Opera House and a
delicious dinner. (B,D)
Travel out of Saigon to the Cu Chi tunnels,
part of an elaborate network of excavations
used by the Viet Cong. Returning to the city,
visit the beautiful colonial Central Post Office,
the Reunification Palace, and the harrowing
War Remnants Museum. (B,L)
Transfer from Saigon to the Mekong Delta city
of My Tho, where you will board your Pandaw
cruise ship. You will be welcomed aboard
with refreshing drinks, before sitting down to
a briefing and delicious freshly prepared food
as you cast off into the vast Mekong Delta.
Explore the delta's backwaters and palm-lined
canals in local sampan boats. See local people
at work and even try the local honey products
made here. Return to the ship by horse and
cart for lunch before visiting Cho Lach island
for a glimpse into Delta life. (B,L,D)
This morning, visit Gao Giong, the 'green
oasis', and its bird sanctuary, keeping an eye
out for egrets and other water birds that call
this area their home. Once you have returned
to the boat, cruise upstream to Con Phuoc
island and go ashore to discover the local
trades and visit the 100-year-old Catholic
Church. (B,L,D)
Journey along the complex canal system
through Tan Chau. Visit a Taoist temple before
exploring a local village by Xe Loi, passing
fields and stopping to visit a fish farm. After
lunch is served, cast off in the direction of
Cambodia and cross the border. (B,L,D)
Discover Phnom Penh city by cyclo, visiting
the glittering Royal Palace, the Silver Pagoda
and the National Museum. (B,L,D)
Take an exploratory cruise up the Tonle River,
to visit 'silk island' and learn about the silk
making process. (B,L,D)
Start your day by exploring Koh Trong island,
experiencing rural life. After lunch, proceed
upriver by local bus to the area that the rare
Mekong Dolphin calls home, now protected as
a National Park. (B,L,D)
Departing your ship, transfer to Siem Reap by
coach, stopping en route at Kampong Thom.
Arriving in the city, the gateway to the temples
of Angkor, in the mid-afternoon it's time to
relax with a spa treatment, with options
including a traditional Khmer massage. Later
let us treat you to a divine Afternoon Tea
Experience. (B,L)
The day begins with a masterclass that
takes you behind the scenes at Angkor with
one of its lead stone conservation experts.
You'll learn little-known secrets about these
magnificent monuments and get a crash
course in conservation techniques. Later,
visit the atmospheric Ta Prohm, continue into
Angkor Thom, the walled city, to the enigmatic
Bayon. The afternoon is dedicated to the
breathtaking Angkor Wat before a champagne
sunset at Phnom Krom temple. (B,L)
This morning, embrace your inner explorer
to discover the 12th century Beng Mealea, a
mysterious temple of the edge of the Angkor
complex. Tonight, enjoy a farewell meal of
Khmer culinary delights! (B,L,D)
Fly to the UK, arriving home the following day
and journey home by chauffeured transfer. (B)
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UK citizens will not need a visa to enter Vietnam for a single entry stay of up to 15 days. Entry visas for Vietnam are required for stays longer than 15 days or for multiple entries into Vietnam within a 30 day period. To allow for unforeseen circumstances if your tour includes a stay of 15 days or more in Vietnam the standard visa processing service is included in your tour cost.
A visa is required for entry into Cambodia. Standard visa processing service is included in your tour cost.
Tipping is an expected element in the tourism industry today and Bhutan is no exception. We have established a tipping system whereby every passenger gives a set amount to the National Escort who will distribute the amount appropriately. On multi-country tips, this amount will be paid in stages on arrival in each country. If there is no National Escort, you will need to give your money to your Local Guides and tipping amounts for each city will be shown in your final itinerary. The amount is calculated for each tour. We will indicate the tipping amounts in your final documents for guidance.
To call the UK the international access code is 0044 then the number. To call Wendy Wu Tours it is 00 44 207 403 7860. Emergency 24 hour telephone (out of office hours) is 00 44 7984 041 625. Mobile Phones Mobile phones are growing in popularity and you will find high quality coverage. We recommend that you contact your mobile supplier if you intend to use international roaming during your holiday and ensure you investigate all associated costs before you leave the UK.Some hotels may have Wi-Fi which usually comes at an additional cost.
The cost of all meals is included in your group tour cost. Breakfast is served in the hotel and usually includes western dishes. We aim to cater to the tastes of the majority of people and so the food is not too spicy or unusual in taste. Any food/diet requests MUST be specified at the time of booking and you should mention it again to the National Escort/ Local Guides when you meet them – they will do their utmost to cater for any special requests, such as vegetarian meals or food to be avoided in case of allergies.
Shopping can be a fun and entertaining component to any travel adventure. In keeping with most people's interests whilst on holiday, your tour will include a reasonable number of opportunities to shop for local goods and souvenirs. We have included visits to establishments that not only provide an opportunity to purchase a locally produced, but you'll witness first-hand how these local products are made, their history and how they support the economy. We are aware that people like to take home souvenirs, so we ensure the shops you visit have a reputation for quality, honesty, and authenticity.
We draw from a wide range of hotels on our holidays, each one is chosen to suit the tour you are travelling on meaning your accommodation can range from a smart business hotel in one city to a family run guesthouse in a smaller town. Here are some examples of the type of hotel you can expect to find on this tour.
A 7-minute walk from the bars and restaurants along Pub Street, this upscale hotel features elegant decor. Its airy rooms and suites come with free Wi-Fi, cable TV and a minibar, as well as city or pool views. Other amenities include 3 restaurants, a bar, an outdoor pool and a hot tub, as well as a gym, a spa, a sauna and a steam room.
Since 1959, Caravelle Saigon has been Ho Chi Minh City's landmark 5* address in the heart of the business, shopping and entertainment district. The hotel boasts elegantly decorated rooms featuring full-length windows which overlook the city or Saigon River. Modern comforts include a flat-screen TV, a pillow menu and 24-hour room service in all rooms. Guests can enjoy an international meal served in a casual buffet style on-site.
La Residence Hue Hotel and Spa is a classic colonial villa spread over 2 hectares on the banks of the scenic Perfume River. The well-appointed en-suite rooms are individually designed with beautiful Art deco furniture and spacious terraces. All rooms include a TV, minibar and breath-taking views of the city or river. The hotel is close to Vietnam's superb attractions - Ho Chi Minh Museum, Dong Ba Market and Hue Train Station.
Hotel de l'Opera Hanoi is located in the heart of Hanoi, a short walk from Hoan Kiem Lake and the Old Quarter. The luxuorious 5* hotel offers guests 105 exquisite en-suite rooms with hand-picked luxurious amenities and 21st Century technology. The hotels facilities include restaurants, a bar, a four-season swimming pool and free Wi-Fi. Mediterranean inspired cuisine and Vietnamese specialties are dishes served at Hotel De L'opera Hanoi.
A traditional wooden junk in design, the two Paradise Prestige ships offer a sophisticated and luxurious cruise experience. With a classically elegant interior, both ships have just 15 traditionally-styled cabins, each with large picture windows (plus balconies for some), an en suite bathroom and air-conditioning. The sun deck and lounge area are perfect for relaxation, whilst the dining room serves up freshly prepared Vietnamese and international dishes. Activities offered onboard include fishing, cooking classes, kayaking and Tai Chi.
At Wendy Wu Tours we are all avid adventurers, constantly seeking out the best ways for you to experience the world. That's why we are touring experts - our customer reviews and numerous awards say it all. This website is all about showcasing top sights magnificent hidden gems; about the plethora of different types of authentic and exciting experiences that we can offer you; and about giving you the very best holiday, whether it's your first visit or your 10th. Wendy Wu and the team look forward to welcoming you soon!
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Local Area
Bicester is a market town with a regular farmers market, renowned local jeweller Biaggio and new cinema complex.
A number of village pubs in the area offer traditional British fare, whilst Bicester town itself has a number of chain outlets.
Bicester is home to the renowned designer shopping outlet "Bicester Village".


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Matt Anderson Quartet at Scarborough Spa - CLOSED
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The 36th Annual Boyes Celebrity Concert with The Matt Anderson Quartet
London-based saxophonist and Dankworth Prize-winning composer Matt Anderson presents his quartet touring their new, critically-acclaimed release 'Rambling'.
Since its launch in June 2018 at the hotbed of the creative London jazz scene, the Vortex Jazz Club, the album has won praise from the likes of Jazzwise, BBC Radio 3 and Jazz FM for its "outstanding," melodic writing and "uniformly excellent playing", all fronted by Anderson's warm tenor sound.
The band brings together seemingly distinct musical influences, for example exploring the common ground between the folk music reminiscent of Matt's rural upbringing in the North Yorkshire Moors, the bluesy, country strains of Bill Frisell and Scandinavian jazz, culminating in a lyrical and personal Afro-Celtic sound world.
The band has performed across the UK as well as appearing as finalists at the Keep an Eye International Jazz Competition at Amsterdam's Bimhuis.
The new album follows Matt's debut, Wild Flower, which was described by Selwyn Harris of Jazzwise as "their own unique stamp on Shorter's very personal repertoire… of a quality that resonates with its inspirational source… Enjoyably un-pretentious."
Matt's Quartet will be performing in the first half, then alongside the Scarborough Music Centre youth ensembles in the second half.
Event details
|Sun 3 May 2020
|10:00 to 16:00
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- Scarborough Spa
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|Wed 8 Apr
|Magic Mike's Easter Eggstravaganza!
|Sat 25 Apr
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|Sat 25 Apr
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|Sun 26 Apr
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|Wed 29 Apr
|Scarborough Dine & Dance
|Sun 3 May
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Follow signs into Scarborough Town Centre then follow further signs to South Bay. The Scarborough Spa is situated to the South of Foreshore Road.
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By Mark Somers, Technical Director at 4most Europe (www.4-most.co.uk) and Alexander Denev, founder of GraphRisk
Scottish Independence (if it happens), will be a once in a lifetime event but the need to estimate the impact of unlikely events like this (i.e. Euro breakup, British EU exit, Ukraine crisis, war in the Middle East and so on) is a depressingly routine problem. It is the type of problem that until recently was the unrivalled domain of "expert" analysts whose prognostications depend as much on the political point they or their backers are trying to make, as it does on having any specific evidence. Following the financial crash of 2008 however, there has been much research and thinking on how to model systematically, the outcome of improbable events. Increasingly there is a consensus growing as to how these problems can be tackled. The key is to build a visual language that can describe a scenario, which anyone can assess as to its appropriateness, but that can also be turned into a numerical, estimate of likelihood and impact.
Typically evaluations of a scenario start with an economic narrative, these are not strictly quantitative statements but they encompass the key causal mechanisms that are at play. These narratives can then be turned into what mathematicians call a "probabilistic graphical model" or PGM – a set of nodes and arrows.
Each node represents a measurable quantity and each arrow represents the direction of cause and effect. These diagrams are easily interpreted but of more mathematical interest are their properties for transmitting probabilistic information. Specifically, if the state of a node is known, (say Scotland becomes independent and takes no share of the Debt in the example above), then the probabilities of any nodes with connections with it (Foreign Exchange, Interest Rates, and Credit Rating for UK) will be updated and this updated information can then be propagated across the rest of the network. In his influential book "Causality" published by Professor Judea Pearl in 2000, he highlighted amongst other things, that a system under sudden change is likely to cause a breakdown of only a handful of key causal relationship. The dependencies of all the other causal relationships however are likely to stay the same.
Now, to work out what will happen in the event of an unlikely event we just need to patch up the handful of broken links; we don't need to try and rebuild the whole model from scratch. It also means all of our empirical experience of how the world works is not discarded – only the parts directly connected to the postulated shock need to be re-evaluated.
This approach is proving very powerful with a handful of large financial services companies exploiting these mathematical tools to evaluate the impact of Scottish Independence using exactly these approaches. The methodology keeps boards, executives and regulators in the loop as to what lies behind the model (no black boxes). A further benefit is that having built one scenario it is relatively straightforward to reuse the majority of the network to evaluate a wide range of other scenarios – this is the key to good risk management, anyone can prepare for the one bad event they are expecting. It is the marginal scenario that happens to materialise, that causes the problems. Evaluating more scenarios should mean fewer nasty surprises.
So back to the case in point – what are the lessons we can learn from this approach in the event that the Scots do vote Yes on Thursday?
The monetary arrangements, oil reserve and debt shares are the first things that have to be solved by Scotland/UK but these problems are not independent of each other. If Scotland is not given the pound, it has the incentive to accept a lower portion of debt, or even repudiate it. If it finishes with its own currency – the Scottish pound (SCP) – it has to be either pegged or floating. A pegged currency needs enough foreign reserves to be maintained but this will not be the case unless Scotland reserves exceed roughly two months of exports. A solution would be to raise the central bank rates to attract capital. If the SCP is floating, on the other hand, its value will depend on many parameters such as the amount of debt, oil reserves and the newly formed Scottish central bank rates.
For the remainder of the UK, if Scotland repudiates its debt, then it would likely result in a one or two notch credit down grade. This would weaken the currency and could cause BoE to raise rates to keep the inflationary targets.
All these ramifications are difficult to follow in a narrative (and we have just described very few of them) but they are easily represented in a graphical form, and a graph encodes not one, but many narratives, each weighted by its probability of occurrence. All the connections between events (causes and effects) are clearly visible and can be inspected even by non-specialist. Mathematical theory helps to achieve probabilistic and logical consistency. Needless to say that a 100-page narrative or a black-box econometric model will obscure all the subtleties and ramifications behind such a scenario.
Finally, markets are already pricing some of these events (e.g. the GBP/USD devaluation in the past weeks). Graphical models can also be calibrated on these market signals to come up with probability estimates for some of the events represented in the graph.


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Entering the current contemporary watch market is no easy feat. It's no longer enough to produce a quality product. Behind the product there must be an identity; a story that modern gentleman can relate to and embrace. Few do it well, but when I sport the Prime Ambassador Heritage 1863 watch, I feel like I am part of the story, proud to share the character of the timepiece and how its humble beginnings resulted in such a strong collection.
The Original
This tale begins with their namesake's profession: the ambassador. Like all envoys, the original ambassador's job was to be the manifestation of his homeland on foreign soils, but he was always different. Regardless of where his work took him, he stood out and became renowned for his refined taste for everything vintage.
His suits were tailored to fit his mid-20th century style, his hair reflected a comb-over that many thought had been lost to another era, and his demeanour was class itself. He captivated crowds and demanded crisp perfection. The ambassador was timeless.
The Meeting
When Ambassador's founder met him, they were at the infamous Café Gerbeaud in Budapest. Daylight was fading, with the evening fast approaching. Settling in with a book, black coffee, and a smoke, the founder couldn't help but notice the ambassador and his magnificent beard sitting only a couple meters from him.
Before he could register what he was seeing, the ambassador began to make a move in his direction, with a pipe in hand. A rustic voice exuded from the man, suavely explaining that he happened to leave his lighter at his hotel and was hoping the founder could supply him with a light. Pulling out a decrepit matchbox, Ambassador's founder gladly handed his matches over.
The Spark
A naturally observant person, the founder couldn't help but critique the ambassador like one would an old photograph. It was clear he wasn't ordinary. As he was scrutinizing this archaic-being, a glimmer from the evening sun reflected off an exemplary timepiece on his left arm. This was the moment everything aligned. In a divine sequence, the igniting of that match and pipe would forever signify something genius. After it was clear the pipe had been lit, the founder complemented the ambassador on the art engulfing his broad wrist, sparking a conversation that was too alluring to be coincidence.
The Collection
Both felt an uncomfortable familiarity with one another. Bonding over women, cities, and unrealized ambitions, the founder told the ambassador about his childhood dream to create a watch that could be a parody of itself, literally withstanding time. Yet, as it is with so many visions, to marry ambition to action was a commitment he still hadn't made. It wasn't until that unforgettable night had come to an end, and the ambassador had driven away, that the heart of Ambassador finally began to flutter in the founder's chest. An unquantifiable pulse that has sparked the Heritage Collection, this was the beginning…
The Prime Ambassador Heritage 1863 watch
Inspired to convert a pocket watch from the 1860's into a wristwatch, Ambassador's founder crafted the Prime Ambassador Heritage 1863. Like so many originals, this watch has Roman numeral dial markings, elongated hands, and a traditional crown. The case and crystal were designed to create a crisp and box-like look, serving as a counterpart to the traditional round look of a pocket watch. The lugs have also been lengthened to properly complete the transition of a pocket watch turned wristwatch. Finished in black and gold, this piece is a proven conversation starter.
Exceeding the standard, the Prime Ambassador Heritage 1863 takes pride of place on my wrist. Sporting a Japanese quartz movement, the watch embodies the spirit of the ambassador whilst demonstrating exceptional craftsmanship and Roman numeral detailing.
I'm incredibly excited to incorporate the Prime Ambassador Heritage 1863 into my wardrobe rotation, the predominant black and gold presence of the piece lends itself well to a number of outfit options. On top of this, the versatility of the inter-changeable straps ensures limitless possibilities when selecting your daily style. I'm sure I will soon be adding the mesh gold strap to compliment this fine timepiece.
I am proud to to be part of greatness. I am proud to be an ambassador.
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Ferguson Public Library is a member of the Municipal Library Consortium, one of our sister libraries. Most of the nine Municipal Libraries in our group are geographically contiguous, clustered here in the center of St. Louis County, but two, Ferguson and Valley Park Municipal Library, are at some distance.
Joan Henderson, the long-time director of Ferguson Library, retired last year. She was replaced by Scott Bonner, who had been at the helm there a few short months before all of the problems developed. Talk about a trial by fire. Scott is a very experienced librarian, having worked his last ten years or so at the Richmond Heights Memorial Library; but it goes without saying that no amount of education or experience prepares you for something like this.
During the unrest this past August and September, the Ferguson Library worked with local elementary teachers to create a makeshift schoolroom, inviting kids in for learning activities, crafts, storytelling and more. It served as a safe zone amid so much confusion and chaos. Other local libraries, Webster Groves Public included, gathered supplies and sent them up to Ferguson.
Scott closed the library last night, just ahead of the announcement of the grand jury decision; but he has opened the doors today, and hopes to stay open all day. He hopes the library will once again be a place of refuge. As he has told his staff and tells people who come to the library—all of that political bickering and protesting is for out there, not in here. If you want to come in here you are welcome, just as everyone else is welcome, but this is a politics-free zone.
We wish the best to Scott and his staff at Ferguson Public Library. Stay safe, and keep up the good work.


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Today I opened this calendar I got in the mail today of various climate scientists posing and talking about climate science. I pledged 25 dollars and really felt like it was worth it. It was high quality. This was worth it. Not only did I get a nice calender, I felt like the people promoting it had values consistent to mine.
I've liked some of the kickstarters but you know I get annoyed when they don't send me what they promise. I know I didn't give much but I still wanted my stupid Pho recipe and my stereophonic post cards but got nothing. NOTHING.Well, it's always a risk.
As far as more successful endeavors, one of my favorite was my first, Girl's Night Out, where Amy Chu wrote and collaborated with other comic artists to write a series about women in NYC after being inspired by living though Hurricane Sandy. I got some vegan treats and comicky things which was cool. I never got the final product. I was disappointed.
Finally, I recently got some woodcut print from Madeleine Wilson's kickstarter that exceeded her expectations. It was neat to see her start out with such a modest budget and then end up far outstripping her goal. The woodcuts were excellent. You could smell the ink.
So, given my highly mixed experiences with kickstarter, what say you, Groupthink? Any of good, bad or indifferent experiences with Kickstarter?
And yes, I know, you shouldn't do it for the rewards but I do it for the rewards and to help someone out.


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"If the UK votes to remain in the EU, any further relief rally in sterling could prove short-lived."
- Oliver Jones Assistant Economist at Capital Economics.
We have become increasingly consumed by the question of how much further the British pound can continue rallying having seen the UK outperform its rivals for a good two weeks now.
There is certainly a sense of trepidation as to whether the move has legs to extend into May.
Those watching the British pound and hoping for better exchange rates from which to transfer money are particularly torn.
The age old conflict of whether to transact at current exchange rates level or hold out for even better levels continues to play out.
On the evidence that we have seen over the past two days we would say that waiting for a stronger exchange rate is likely to seen you get burnt.
Unless you can wait until the second half of 2016, of course, but even longer-term we hear that sterling could struggle, regardless of the outcome of the EU referendum.
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Why the Pound is Stronger this April
Last week, the Treasury released its pessimistic assessment of the impact of a Brexit while President Obama warned of the risks associated with leaving the EU and polls showed the remain camp in a double-digit lead.
As a result, the probability of a vote to remain implied by betting markets jumped from the lowest level this year (at less than 64%) to more than 70%, helping to push the pound higher.
Also contributing to the pound's rise are market-implied expectations that suggest a faster pace of monetary tightening than before, despite the release of disappointing labour market, retail sales and GDP data.
This move indicates that investors think that rate rises will occur much faster following a remain vote than a leave vote.
Why You Should Sell Your Sterling Now
The pound to euro exchange rate (GBP/EUR) is seen trading at multi-week highs above the 1.28 level.
It appears to have topped out just north of 1.29 as the 100 day moving average proves to be a barrier beyond which buying interest is unsustainable.
Technicals aside, according to analyst Oliver Jones, Assistant Economist at Capital Economics, there are a number of fundamental factors that make now the time to buy foreign exchange as the British pound could well be at a limit.
"If the UK votes to remain in the EU, any further relief rally in sterling could prove short-lived," says Jones, "for a start, while we expect the MPC to raise interest rates a little faster than investors anticipate, we think that the US Fed will hike even more quickly relative to expectations."
This policy divergence should put the pound under renewed pressure against the dollar at least.
"What's more, investors' attention could turn to the huge size of the UK's current account deficit beyond the immediate aftermath of the EU referendum.
Indeed, the current account deficit hit a peacetime-record level of 7.0% of GDP in Q4.
Jones notes that even the slightly lower figure of 5.2% of GDP for 2015 as a whole is still far above the widely-used 3% rule-of-thumb threshold beyond which imbalances cannot be maintained for more than a short period of time.
"Of course, sterling is now weaker than last year, despite its recent pick up. Nonetheless, the vast size of the UK's external imbalances suggests that any further strength would be unlikely to last," says Jones.
In conclusion, the team at Capital Economics don't believe sterling's recent rally looks unlikely to be sustained.
While a vote to stay could provide a short-term boost, the current account deficit and outlook for Bank Rate suggest that sterling should fall in the longer term.


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The growth of these industries also leans on the software that the training is imparted on namely Autodesk, Dassult, Siemens PLM, PTC University and solidworks to name a few. If these tools were not there development and analysis would be at a snail's pace. Design would be still be on pencil and drawing board if these designing aids were not available. Now the designing has gone another step making the drawings more easily accessible by the cloud storage systems. The future of research and development is not long its matter of the imagination of the designer and put it into reality. The new aspect of designing is fashion industry which is widely accepting the use of technology into their works. Giving an outline idea of the final output and reducing the cost and time both at the same time.
Together all these tied into a single unit would become a great sector of itself and will have its own share in the ever growing market which would give them a different identity. The training centres, software providing organisations and organisations employing such design talent makes the student into a design professional. Creativity will bring the name of "Design in India" someday not far behind making the best designs and talents coming out of the Indian subcontinent. CADnaukri.com would always be a part to lend a hand into the design industry to find the gem of talent from the heap of stones, made especially for the design and by the design industry. Catering to the individual needs of all the industry and evolving by time to best suit for the industry in the ever evolving and fast growing technology.


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The books we read, the movies we watch and the people we spend time the most with are really influencing and shaping who we will become five, ten or even twenty years ago.
Today take the time to pause and audit your environment and see if it really serves you. Examine if your environment helps you and supports you become the best version of yourself.
Angela Ahrents VP of Retail for Apple has an iconic Ted talk where she talked about the power of human energy and how effective can be for leaders to master it – watch it here https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fiq4qWz8-2s&t=378s
Let me know your thoughts on this topic and happy to continue the conversation by email firstname.lastname@example.com.
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How to Fix Differential Failure in Your Jaguar in LawndaleJuly 6th, 2019 by Import MotorWorx
The last thing that most Jaguar drivers expect in the course of their driving is for their cars to develop mechanical issues. This is mainly because the vehicle's manufacturer has made it their business to ensure that they only produce good quality and reliable vehicles. These vehicles also cost a pretty penny and so it's


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A summary of our research: Ketogenic supplements
Low-carb diets and ketogenic diets are becoming increasingly popular for both lifestyle reasons and for the improvement of health and performance. However, there is little evidence for the superiority of keto- vs less restrictive low-carb approaches in the research. Greater carbohydrate restriction does provide additional benefits for some outcome measures like glucose, triglycerides (TG), and high-density lipoprotein cholesterol (HDL-c). There are also specific benefits from keto-diets and the levels of blood ketones they produce, including reduced inflammation, inhibited tumour growth (n some cancers), reduction in neurodegeneration, and increased metabolic flexibility.
But, despite the benefits and popularity of keto, there is surprisingly little consensus in the published research on what nutritional ketosis (NK) actually is!
There is also a complete lack of research on the time taken to achieve the common benchmark of nutritional ketosis ( ≥ 0.5 mmol/L beta-hydroxybutyrate (BOHB)) and on the symptoms of carbohydrate-withdrawal commonly described in mainstream media as 'keto-flu'. Dietary supplements and methods to improve ketonaemia (blood ketone levels), time-to-NK, and symptoms of carbohydrate withdrawal and mood during keto-induction are similarly not well understood.
Throughout my masters and doctoral research, my team and I provided, for the first time, a synthesis of research related to the time it takes for people to achieve ketosis and highlighted that there were no studies that had specifically evaluated adverse effects specifically during keto-induction.


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This application is an informational app; It presents information from the NIH pertaining to depression. Included are sections on Symptoms, Causes, Diagnosis, and Treatments. There are also sections on specialized topics such as Depression in Women, Depression in Men, Depression in the Elderly, and Depression in Children.
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Available for: Android 2.1 or later
Developer: Incelligence
Type of Treatment: Psychoeducation/Informational
Targeted Conditions: Mood disorders
Target Audience: Not specified
Designed to be used in conjunction with a healthcare professional: No
Languages Available: English
Cost: Free
Get it on: Google Play
Research on this App
This app provides psychoeducation for depression. Psychoeducation is usually used as a comparison condition to represent an inert treatment for which an active treatment can be compared (e.g., Ebert et al., 2014). However, a meta-analysis of psychoeducation for depression and anxiety found that brief, passive psychoeducational interventions can be effective at reducing depression, albeit with small effect sizes (Donker, Griffiths, Cuijpers, & Christensen, 2004). Therefore, psychoeducation may be a useful first-step intervention for those suffering from depression.
Ebert, D. D., Lehr, D., Baumeister, H., Boß, L., Riper, H., Cuijpers, P., … & Berking, M. (2014). GET. ON Mood Enhancer: efficacy of Internet-based guided self-help compared to psychoeducation for depression: an investigator-blinded randomised controlled trial. Trials, 15(1), 39
Donker, T., Griffiths, K. M., Cuijpers, P., & Christensen, H. (2009). Psychoeducation for depression, anxiety and psychological distress: a meta-analysis. BMC medicine, 7(1), 79.


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NPR recently reported that 1 in 16 women say that their first sexual experience was rape.
Here is the link to that report.
Think about that for a moment. Think about what that entails and why it is important for all of us to know.
As a woman who has experienced sexual harassment and abuse, as well as having been drugged by a stranger – three times– I am saddened to realize that soooooo many women have had similar experiences to I and that we are now in a place where, even though it is despicable and unacceptable, it is STILL happening.
Yes, I am lumping harassment in with rape.
I hope I don't have to explain why and how they are connected. And if I do, chances are you are a man who has never experienced harassment or who has physically feared the opposite sex. If you ever wonder what verbal sexual harassment is, at a base level, I have a little test for you. The next time you want to say something sexual or perhaps inappropriate to a woman, give yourself this test – if you wouldn't say it in front of her husband, boyfriend, significant other, father, 6'8" brother or grandma – DON'T SAY IT. Pretty simple barometer for the language and content of what you are thinking.
If saying the shit you want to say to someone makes them feel incredibly uncomfortable or fearful, you have crossed a line.
I recently asked on Facebook if it was ever appropriate for a man or woman, who is not the husband, boyfriend, SO, wife, etc…, to place their hand on the small of someone's back. Most comments were, "no, absolutely not." Those who said they didn't have a problem with it? A man at their church, in authority, had done it. Or they were men who thought it was NO BIG DEAL.
Sorry – that spot is reserved for my husband, the person who is in love with me. Maybe that's just me – but this happened to me several times when I was an active churchgoer, incidentally by men who held positions of authority at that church.
I suppose there are exceptions: male friends (who are good friends) who have steered me out of the way of a bad driver while in a crosswalk or parking lot, or assisted me through a door to keep me from getting hit by the door, or who have leaned in to speak to me in a crowded and loud area. They get a pass – why? Because they know me and they are good friends.
Look, guys – if you have to think about whether or not it's appropriate, it's not.
Back to the NPR report…
1 in 16 women says their first sexual experience was rape.
You may not want to know it or believe it. This truth is painful to absorb. It should surprise and disgust you. If you have women in your life – a mom, sister, mother-in-law, aunt, sister-in-law, best friend's sister, daughter, daughter-in-law, niece, best friend, daughter's best friend, son's girlfriend… one of them has been raped.
Hell, some of them have been raped.
They may not have reported it or told you. You don't know anything about it, but it's happened. I promise you it's happened.
This is not acceptable.
When will the shame of what someone does to an innocent person fall on the person who commits the crime?
In the last 12 hours, I've heard of two more prominent men, one a pro ball player – the other a politician, arrested in relation to child pornography and soliciting sex with a minor. While these men are despicable & deplorable, someone allowed (a parent or guardian) those pictures and videos to be taken of children. Someone took those pics/videos. Someone set up the shoot. Someone was on set when it was happening. Or someone did it in secret. Someone distributed it in hard copy or soft, online or not.
It isn't just those who indulge who are disgusting or deplorable.
I urge you
Report when you have been harassed, drugged, or raped.
Support someone that you know who has been harassed, drugged, or raped.
Do not ask what they were wearing.
Do not ask if they were alone.
Do not ask if they had been drinking.
Do not ask if they were careful or if they had been too friendly.
Do not condemn or ask why they were where they were.
Say you are sorry this happened to them. Comfort them. Ask how you can help.
The SHAME is not on the victim.
The victim is your mother, sister, or daughter. The victim is your granddaughter or niece. The victim is your best friend.
Imagine that?
Imagine that girls and women you knoware not telling anyone what they have been through or worse… They have told / reported itand then, they were questioned and shamed.
The victim deserves no shame. NONE.
I am a victim. And I have spoken out – I finally filed a report about being drugged, and nothing was done. The police sergeant simply said, "At least you weren't raped."
My own mother said that.
But, what about the other girls – what about the other women who were raped by that same man, the one who drugged me?
Stop shaming the victim.
*The definition of rape is a sexual encounter that is unwanted or nonconsensual. Here is a link to the United States Department of Justice definition of rape…if you need it.


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Oregon Durable (Financial) Power of Attorney Form
The Oregon Durable (Financial) Power of Attorney is a document that conveys an individual's choices in regards to a Power of Attorney which they acknowledge will terminate upon their incapacity. These choices may include details about the actions the individual (referred to as the Principal) wants the party they nominate (their Agent) to perform on their behalf. For instance, the Principal may specify that they will only permit the Agent to attend to some of their financial tasks, such as making payments to a particular service provider, whereas will not provide the same permission for other tasks, such as opening up a new bank account.
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State Laws – Powers of Attorney
Signing Requirements (§ 127.005) – Oregon state law does not stipulate any signing requirements for a Durable Power of Attorney to be effective. It is therefore recommended that a Principal:
- Signs the Power of Attorney,
- Organizes for a Notary Public to acknowledge their signature, and
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Program History
Kern County Long-Term Care Ombudsman
During the 1970s, federal and state politicians became aware of care problems in nursing homes. Many dedicated volunteers and family members worked to develop the national and state Long Term Care Ombudsman Program to ensure that facility residents receive quality care, their rights are respected, and they are free from abuse. The 1978 Amendments to the Older Americans Act (OAA) elevated the Nursing Home Ombudsman Program to a statutory level. The statute and subsequent amendments required all state agencies on aging to establish an ombudsman program that would carry out the following activities:
- Investigate and resolve long-term care facility residents' complaints;
- Promote the development of citizens' organizations and train volunteers;
- Identify significant problems by establishing a statewide reporting system for complaints, and work to resolve these problems by bringing them to the attention of appropriate public agencies;
- Monitor the development and implementation of federal, state, and local long-term care laws and policies;
- Gain access to long-term care facilities and to residents' records; and
- Protect the confidentiality of residents' records, complainants' identities, and ombudsman files.
These statutory provisions set the framework for development of state programs that encompassed both the sub-state (regional) program focus of the early nationwide program and the complaint investigation focus of the demonstration projects. Thus, California was able to build on its early ombudsman initiatives as it began implementing the legislative requirements.
The 1981 reauthorization of the OAA resulted in a further expansion of ombudsman duties. In addition to nursing homes, board and care homes, known in California as Residential Care Facilities for the Elderly (RCFE), were included in the ombudsman responsibilities. The name was changed from Nursing Home Ombudsman to Long-Term Care Ombudsman (LTCO) to reflect this change. Other duties remained substantially the same.
The Kern County Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program is directed by Ms. Devora Gonzalez. Ms. Gonzalez has been with the program for almost a decade, and her dedication to the advocacy for seniors has increased awareness of the rights of the residents she serves throughout Kern County. Ms. Gonzalez' was trained well by her predecessor, Ms. Nona Tolentino. Many in the community fondly remember the spirit with which Ms. Tolentino advocated for the residents she served for over a decade as the director of the program.
Ms. Nona was instrumental in the State Attorney General's 2009 case against employees at a skilled nursing facility, where two dozen residents were illegally drugged and three residents died from chemical restraints. Nona brought the case to the attention of state officials and the subsequent criminal prosecutions helped generate the momentum for a national effort to curb misuse of antipsychotic drugs in nursing homes.


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ITAMMA initiated the formation of ITAMMA Lean Manufacturing Forum Group–II, by signing off the Tripartite Agreement along with National Productivity Council and AddValue Consulting Inc (AVCI). Looking into the massive savings gained in the earlier ITAMMA Lean Cluster, (to the tune of approx.9cr as mentioned by P. N. Solanki, Dy. Director, MSME), AddValue Consulting Inc (AVCI) was retained as Lean Consultants to recreate the LEAN magic in the new cluster.
D. Chandra Sekhar, Director, MSME addressing the gathering at the ITAMMA Lean Manufacturing Forum AddValue Consulting Inc (AVCI) is the leading Lean Training and Consulting firm working across Asia –Africa – Australia, having assisted more than 200 organizations till date in manufacturing and service sectors as well.
N.D. Mhatre, Director General (Tech), ITAMMA, mentioned that many textile engineering units have come forward and are having a good experience in terms of their improvement of their infrastructure set-up, the systems and the product quality and handling through Lean Manufacturing Programmes. He further mentioned that a detailed survey of these units collecting the information on the benefits in the above areas should be published by MSME for encouraging the other Units of Textile Engineering Industry to go for such useful programmes where ITAMMA can take up this assignment if needed.
Shirish Paliwal, Director, NPC, Gandhinagar, spoke about the progress of cluster formations and also of the tremendous success of the APO meet held in December at Colombo, where he mentioned that Waterman Industries, the client of AddValue Consulting Inc (AVCI) was the only Lean practicing organization, who shared their Lean experiences and tremendous savings under the guidance of AddValue Consulting Inc (AVCI). Mr. Prashant Gandhi, as a Nodal Officer, for these cluster development activities at Ahmedabad, was congratulated for this excellent initiative.


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A bygone age of elegant travel returned to Windsor and Eton Riverside Station on Tuesday as four mayors set off for London by steam train.
Leading the way was the Royal Borough's mayor Cllr Sayonara Luxton - and she was in good mayoral company.
The mayor of Runnymede Cllr Parshotam Sohi, South Bucks mayor Cllr David Peplar and Hillingdon's 'first citizen' David Yarrow joined her, along with more than 100 other travellers who had all paid £95.
The train was laid on by the Steam Dream Rail Company's owner David Buck and all the money raised went towards Cllr Luxton's chosen charity for her year as mayor - Windsor's Thames Hospice in Hatch Lane. The hospice is currently waiting for new larger premises to be built and a £3million fund raising campaign to help pay for it has just been launched.
Tuesday's train ride raised £5,000.
The steam train has become a big attraction in Windsor this summer, giving passengers a chance to travel from London the old-fashioned way.
Cllr Luxton thanked Mr Buck for lending his precious engine for her fund raising efforts.
She said: "Originally we had one carriage and tickets sold out in three hours. In the end Mr Buck let us have three and places sold in three days so we were able to make £5,000 for the hospice fund.
"All the guests enjoyed a three course meal with Champagne and we came back from London by a different route so everybody was able to enjoy different scenery."
Cllr Luxton is holding a tea party at the Guildhall on October 17 for her next fund raiser.


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