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I was told you have (about?) two weeks from when you place your order to pick colors and all the details. Orders get into the production queue as soon as all the choices are done.
Also, I was told there is no more deposit up front. All the money is due when the car is done. I guess that is why it is not called a reservation anymore.
EU P3349 (Norway) reported today.
I cannot believe that the demand for the Tesla Model S in the US has stopped to grow further. I don't think that can be true. I don't think that the curve above tells the true story.
Do not feed trolls. I've flagged these posts as inappropriate. Need two more flags to remove them from the site. These are lies by the shorts that are getting desperate.
@ Benz
Totally agree! If it was like this, why don't MS flood the EU market with cars right away to benefit from the demand momentum? This is simply not credible.
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They need 57 orders a day for 400 car per week run rate. Based on the TMC thread, European reservations alone have been around 17 a day for the last month or so. Since they don't publish sequence numbers for the US anymore, we really can't make any guesses about the remaining 40 that would be needed. They were running 500 per week in the factory for some time, probably to clear the backlog as much as possible. That said, all of the "40's" are still waiting, red is just entering production, and an unknown percentage of people with standard suspension are still waiting as well.
Is this the church of Tesla?
Why do people around here attack any inconvenient opinion with their newfound flagging power instead of asking the hard questions?
How is that one can order today and have the car delivered in two months if Tesla has orders for the full year as Elon says?
@Hodne / JAGN
Wow, 42 European orders in one day!?
A bit of a presumptuous post, Nicu.Michalache.
I would like to suggest calling Tesla Ordering Hotline and trying to verify whether claim that $500 deposit at the time of ordering was eliminated.
I did just that - before posting. The claim is not accurate.
@ vgrinshpun
It's not even about if the guy is right or not. It's about trying to eliminate any discordant opinion. I am particularly sensitive to that as I have lived 1/3 of my life in a communist country where you COULD NOT have different opinions.
And if you want to check facts, it's not about the deposit. It's about two almost contradictory "facts": estimated times are 1/2 months:
and Elon's statement two months ago or so that Tesla has orders for the entire 2013. Of course he may have implied that stores could be closed and online orders would slowly continue to come, but it's not the way he stated it in any case.
So much for all the nattering about illegitimately using deposits to fund operations. >:)
Let do check the facts:
1. Tesla design studio indicates 1 month for the P85, 2 month for 85, 3 month for the 60:
2. Elon never said "that Tesla has orders for the entire 2013". At about 3min 30sec into the Q4 2012 CC he actually said the following: "If you would have closed all our stores, worldwide, and not have any store specialists or sales people, we WOULD still FILL-OUT THROUGH THE YEAR"
Elon was indicating that existing orders plus the rate of on-line reservations would exceed Tesla production capacity through the remainder of 2013.
3. Regarding the Tesla stated lead time, two shorter ones - for P85 and 85 - are irrelevant for determining the backlog, unless one assumes that Tesla will be interrupting the production. The relevant lead time is the one quoted for 60kWh model - 3 months. Let's work the numbers:
End of Q4 backlog - 15,000
End of Q4 North American backlog = 0.75 x 15,000 = 11,250
Q1 North American Deliveries - 4,750
Q1 (new) North American Reservations = 0.75 x 3,000 = 2250
Total gross backlog: 11,250 - 4,750 + 2250 = 8,750
Cancellation rate 25%
Total net backlog 0.75 x 8,750 = 6562
Weekly production rate: 500
Weeks to fulfill the net backlog ~13
Months to fulfill the net backlog 13 / 4.333 = 3
I do not see any justifiable reason to question credibility of information provided by Elon and Tesla on this subject.
That cancellation rate is very high, and will fall towards zero as "reservatons" are used up and no longer taken. New orders in NA are firm from day one, no reservations to cancel.
We just ordered our 2nd Model S on 4/6. We did put down the $5,000 deposit online. We have a "confirmation" number that starts with "RNxxx," and a message that states the following:
"Your deposit holds your place in line and is fully refundable. Your order will be considered confirmed in two weeks for the purposes of factory planning. Until then, you can make any changes you'd like. If you need more time, call us.
Delivery for this car is expected in about 1-2 months. One month prior to delivery, we'll contact you regarding finance options."
"We will release your order to the factory on April 19th.
For more time, call us."
This is for an 85 kWh.
@ vgrinshpun
So all you calculations show that Tesla is indeed dependent of the new orders coming in.
After the heretic post, Benz said (emphasis mine):
"I cannot believe that the demand for the Tesla Model S in the US has stopped to grow further. I don't think that can be true. I don't think that the curve above tells the true story."
GeirT answer:
"Totally agree! If it was like this, why don't MS flood the EU market with cars right away to benefit from the demand momentum? This is simply not credible."
Among your insistent instigations to virtual violence against those who dare to ask what will be the demand (on which Tesla depends) going forward.
Congratulations! The misbelievers have been silenced! Yay ...
The RN # is meaningless, not sequential.
To flood the market in Europe- thats not so simple and fast. We even have'nt heard what shall be the final configuration for charging. As confirmed by Tesla, it will have Chademo charging possibilty, 3 phase charging and many other specifications. Obviously that can't be added later by just software update. To get the European certification, the car needs to do various tests, these mostly can be done only on the final version of the production car. When the final version is done, it needs tests, paperwork, acceptance from authorities etc and then Tesla can send out an order for suppliers, to start (possibly first redesign) the production of parts. Until these hit the Tesla factory, the cars are built, shipped over thousands of miles, final assembly in Netherlands, then June-July sounds really optimistic. Did anyone notice during European testdrive which were the charging options? Are the testcars in European stores real European versions?
GB said CHAdeMO would be "native", and the connector is mennekes (sp?) compliant. European charging should be a breeze.
All my post shows is that your skepticism toward what Elon Musk and Tesla say regarding the reservation is unfounded. There is no purpoted "contradictory facts" there. Why can't you bring yourself to acknowledge that you were wrong and change your conclusion if it was based on erroneous information?
My post shows that Tesla has about 3 month worth of North American reservations and about two more month worth of European and Asian reservations, for a total of approximately 5 month of sustained production at the current rate of 500 cars/week. Tesla will have plenty of reservations to sustain whatever rate of production they can efficiently sustain in 2013.
All Tesla needs is an average of about 30 reservations per day for the remainder of the year to support their planned increase of production to 650 cars/week (32.5 k annual rate) during the Fall.
As you can see from the posts above Europe alone had recently 42 reservations in one day.
@ vgrinshpun
It seems to me that either you are not grasping my message or you are knowingly changing the subject.
No matter what the numbers are, there was a poster with a different opinion but no aggressive or insulting language, no repeated illogical or annoying posts (like we know who), and you simply decided to eliminate his word because you know better.
I am sorry, I will not say one more word about that. If you still do not see any problem, there is nothing I can do for you to understand my point. From my point of view, this discussion is closed.
Ok, I will try one last time as well.
I would suggest that you are the one missing the point here. Facts matter. Your abstract notion of "protecting diverging opinions" runs completely independent of reality here.
The pair of posters did not offer different opinion; they try to fabricate "new" facts to suit their goal of discrediting information coming from Tesla:
DonS: "…I was told there is no more deposit upfront."
Immediately following by:
Rlarno: "So we are to conclude that there is no more backlog for the US?", followed by all too familiar reference (you should know well from whom) to "hype"
Elon and GB stated that final charging configuration for Europe will have Tesla-build Mennekes connector with improved pins to be able to handle Supercharging through it. There will be also CHAdeMO adapter, but they didn't say if included or as future option.
George B. said CHAdeMO will be "native" for the Euro cars connector.
Brian H: I never said it was sequential. I did not list our number. My point was that as of 4/6, they were taking deposits online, and the order was not - your quote: "... firm from day one, no reservations to cancel." As I posted, Tesla states otherwise in the email they sent us confirming our order, with the option to cancel within two weeks, and, if needed, more time would be made available.
Unless I misunderstood, that was the takeaway I got from your quote, that the order was "firm from day one, no reservation to cancel."
It's very brief, and doesn't really function as a reservation, at least as previously used. No "sequence numbers" are issued any more.
Someone said they weren't required to put down a $5K deposit, so maybe it's "in transition".
Looks like estimated delivery that is shown on the ordering page for P85 models changed from 1 month earlier this week to 2 month currently. Estimated deliveries for 60kWh and 85kWh remained the same - 3 and 2 month.
This could mean that percentage of P85 reservation increased lately.
Hi, how do I find the reservation number from "MY DASHBOARD"?
Is it the number on the bottom left with # sign? Mine is #33, Signature Model RHD in Japan. I reserved one on April 1st 2013.
That seems possible, if you're on the same list as Hong Kong. Please update with any expected delivery information you get.
Just got the notice that my order has been submitted to the factory and then another that it is being built!!
@rochec Hate to burst your bubble, but once you order, that's what it says for everyone, regardless of what is happening. My account has said that since I finalized on 3/21 and Tesla told me the other day it won't actually be built until the end of this month. I know the finalize process has changed as I saw your post on the other thread, but Tesla told me the "building your car" isn't an actual status update. It is just filler until you get a call or delivery button. It would be cool if one could actually track production in real time.
The inventory and parts flow gets locked in and allocated to the assembly line schedule, so it's in production in that sense.
Could also mean that a large chunk of production capacity has been moved to EU deliveries...?
Just a new datapoint for Australia...
I have a general reservation with $6000 reservation deposit as of this week.
Number #80 on the sequence.
I have a friend with sequence in the low 60s who reserved a general production in May 2012.
Given the 38 S and 48 P from Dec 2012 it looks like there has been 7 cancellations or refunds here possibly as a result of the delayed deliveries announced earlier in the year.
Tesla is not marketed here at all and the general populace is almost completely ignorant of the brand.
I think that delivering less than 100 cars to a country is not going to be viable. I really question whether we'll see a MS here to be quite frank; but that's what it is going to need.
Some cars delivered will break the ice and I believe the cars will begin to sell themselves as awareness grows.
I remember being in a line of only 6 people when the iPhone 3G was released here and people were ignorant of it despite Apples huge presence. Nowadays an iphone release is sold out within a week and lines outside every retailer are the rule.
Those 100 cars or so are going to be crucial in launching the product here. And my suggestion to Tesla would be to insure that those cars are built neither even stricter and higher tolerances as you want these initial cars to be absolutely the best you can deliver. That's important all round but even more so for these early cars which will start the ball rolling.
Best of luck to everyone. I'm hoping I am driving one before this time next year :)
Evoc, is it clear yet what the final cost will be for Australia?
Reservation sequence number 4145 .
June 19, 2013 model x
Sequence number 5459.
Model X, reserved last week.
So still running at about 10/day.
Please update the count on this thread. Thanks
Signature #1,010
December 10, 2013
I placed my order dec 18. I had 2 weeks to change my order. and I did add fog lights and color to grey. After 2 weeks then receive P#
finally pulled the plug
pulled the plug? Disconnected, cancelled? Strange decision. >;p
I placed mij order Tesla X sept.20.
The RN is internal confidential and uninformative. Only the VIN is worth reporting.
This thread petered out, but the Model S kept going...
Anyone questioning the CYBERTRUCK reservations should read this thread
But @Whity Whiteman's thread is still going...


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Convention at the Legerdemain
Bring 4 Northern Stew that you use your cooking skill to make and a Jug of Wine from the cheese shop in Dalaran to Arille Azuregaze at the Legerdemain Lounge found in Runeweaver Square in Dalaran.
Arille Azuregaze at the Legerdemain Lounge has a convention coming in and needs a feast pronto!
You need to provide some Northern Stew and a Jug of Wine from the cheese shop "One More Glass" in central Dalaran. The owner of the cheese shop owes me the wine and you should find it somewhere around the shop.
Bring the wine and stews to Arille.
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New pictures have just been leaked of the Red Bull F1 team's response to the cooling issues appearing in the Renault Turbo V6 F1 engine for the 2014 season. Sebastian Vettel can be seen here in a meeting with the Chief Engine Designer for Renault F1. Behind him is Adrian Newey.
Earlier in a press release, Newey responded to concerns: "Evacuate? In our moment of Triumph? I think you overestimate their chances."
Bernie Ecclestone has this to day: "Everything that has transpired has done so according to my design. Your friends, out there using Renault engines, are walking into a trap."
Debut Red Bull Driver Daniel Ricciardo (pictured, on left) was asked how it would affect his chances in this coming season, and if he regrets his team choice, and whether or not he considered Red Bull's mechanical favoritism (such as the rumored traction control feature present on Vettel's car) He responded "I will not fight you, teammate."
Vettel immediately responded, "You are unwise to lower your defenses!"
Vettel's response is apt, given the circumstances of Daniel Ricciardo's wreck at Monaco last year, pictured above.
After repeated frustrations with testing the vehicles, Daniel Ricciardo brought his concerns to Ecclestone himself. Ecclestone responded "Your hate has made you powerful... now... fulfill your destiny and take your teammate's place at my side!"
Mark Webber (pictured on the right in this photo during the 2013 Malaysian Grand Prix) could not be reached for comment.
Our resident F1 technician suspects that the overheating is caused by a vulnerability in the exposed exhaust ports.
Here is a comparison of the 2014 and 2013 F1 cars, with the newer Turbo-powered one on the right. Significant weight savings have been made despite increasing size and drivetrain weight, and it may be aggravating the reliability issues in favor of speed.
This is good news for drivers such as Romain Grosjean, who now has the opportunity to shine as Lotus's lead driver.
Here is a picture of the Lotus F1 car, which was described as the "fastest hunk of junk in the FIA" This angle makes the controversial double-prong nose section very obvious.
Kimi Raikkonen, who in a surprise twist this year switched back to the Ferrari F1 team instead of Lotus, can be seen with his Teammate Fernando Alonso. He cited his movement for "Monetary reasons".
By comparison, the 2014 McLaren MP4-29 mimics the more traditional nose seen on other teams' designs. This is a departure from their previous design, very similar to Ferrari, that they fell under fire with when Mike Coughlan, chief Designer of McLaren, was accused of stealing technical F1 plans from Ferrari in 2007.
Pictured above: Mike Couglan stealing technical F1 plans.
Ferrari's head designer had this to say about Lotus losing Kimi: "Han ma boo-kee, keelee ka-lya dooka. Wadja da boolya ra Moy..."


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It seems every food brand on the planet wants to be "100% natural" these days. In the face of rising ethical consumption, even the unlikeliest of brands – McDonald's, Muller and Walkers crisps to name a few – are responding and staking a claim. Always outspent in marketing terms, organic food producers – just at the point they should be claiming their day in the sun – face being outpositioned too. If you care about it enough, you only have to Google the term to find out that there are real and significant benefits to sustainably produced organic food, but why bother when even a celebrity chef tells us conventional foods are good enough?
Ask a mainstream UK audience in a recession-hit early 2010 what they had to say about organic food and the impact of all this showed: top responses included increased scores against "expensive", "worthy" and "a bit dull".
By contrast, when a team of us met Tim Mead (whose family started making dairy products under the Yeo Valley name in 1974) in March this year, two things were striking:
1. His approach: an unapologetic marriage of entrepreneurialism and down-to-earth common sense. An organic farmer for the 21st century if there ever was one.
2. Their vision: Tim and his mother, Mary Mead, believe organic, sustainably produced food should be accessible to everyone. Philosophically and practically it's a virtuous circle: the more people eat sustainably produced food, the better it is for all of us and the planet. But "accessible to everyone" demands prices that are competitive to conventional products and that in turn makes a volume-based strategy for Yeo Valley both an economic possibility AND an absolute necessity, if the company is to prosper.
Which was where they saw a role for marketing: to drive demand amongst a necessarily broader, more mainstream audience, along the way helping people to remember Yeo Valley's name and what it stands for – not least the fact it's a real place in the West Country.
Our strategy was simple: tackle the perception issue head-on by reversing the expectations of how an organic brand should behave amongst a mainstream UK audience. Goodbye: worthy and earnest. Hello: open and social, populist and proud.
For more on the anatomy of our approach take a look below. First up, some results and what we've learned so far. It's still very early days and we've resisted writing about this until we had some (hot off the press) commercial data. We'll have more substantive conclusions once we're further in, but here's what we know for now:
– Furthermore, Yeo Valley spontaneous awareness as a dairy brand had more than doubled just 2 weekends in to the campaign (7% to 15%). Source: Nursery brand tracker
– Of the online mentions since launch in October an average week records a 94.9% favourable sentiment score – fuelled no doubt by over 550 blogposts and the odd celebrity tweet. Source: Sysomos sentiment analysis
Perhaps few surprises here, but at the very least a strong reinforcement of some evolutionary truths about modern fmcg marketing:
- Be true to the people who live the brand, not the perception. In this case, organic brands don't have to wear sandals.
- Broadcast can still play a crucial role. If you want to reach a discrete audience (cf Marmarati or Stella Artois Black's Night Chauffeur) it may be far from necessary, however if your task is mass appeal and you deliberately want to make a public statement about your brand, then broadcast is hard to beat. The trick for Yeo Valley in this respect was three-fold (points 3, 4 and 5 below):
- Strategy is the art of sacrifice. There wasn't a huge marketing budget to blow. In terms of bought media, instead of attempting to be everywhere, we brokered an exclusive deal with ITV and Fremantle around X Factor and went big with it. One 2 minute spot, first ad in the first break of the UK's TV biggest show would, we hoped, act as a rocket launcher for the brand. Subsequently, an on-pack promotion and a mix of shorter time length ads appeared, only ever in X Factor on ITV1, ITV2 and itv.com.
- Super bowl, super social: we began the process believing the answer did not lie in choosing between social and broadcast, but in committing to both wholeheartedly. To borrow @willsh's analogy, 'fireworks bring you to the brand, you stay for the warming fire'. In Yeo Valley's case, this meant live event TV every weekend, with an ongoing bedrock of conversation and additional content on Twitter, Facebook and YouTube which extends, deepens and personalizes the brand's relationship with new customers.
- As we've said before, it's not about now, it's about the trajectory. The basics of the brand's behaviour and presence online were laid down months before the TV ad launch and will continue long after; amongst other things getting to know like-minded bloggers, who came to Yeo Valley over the summer to see for themselves how a sustainable dairy farm is run.
- Reward the fans – by recognising the very best remixes and spotting what they like and giving them more (in our case, letting Ted the owl take over @yeovalley for a day on Twitter and produce his own edit).
- If you can, change the rules of a category. Quite simply, the conversation around Yeo Valley was fuelled by content and behaviour that caught people's imagination in a surprising way. A brand trending on Twitter a few days in a row may not be a result in itself, but since the sentiment stayed largely favourable, it gave us a useful indicator of early impact and most importantly where earned media could come from.
- Haters gonna hate? Maybe, maybe not. Sure, some criticism should be ignored, but we've gained a lot more by listening, taking a deep breath and responding.
- Have an organising thought that can cross platforms and time. "Live in Harmony" sums up Yeo Valley's world view and also gives the brand and its audience the licence to have some fun with music over time, even playing with the sounds of the farm itself: [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rlUwZie30UU[/youtube]
- Brands that get better under scrutiny, not worse, will win in social environments online. With Yeo Valley this was never a problem. But it's worth thinking beyond your carefully planned editorial calendar: what are the issues and opportunities that just *might* arise?
The engagement plan set out to splice bought, earned and owned media. It was necessarily quite complex – this is the simple version:
If you'd like to find out more drop us a comment here, check out the brand's website or YeoTube for more Yeo Valley videos. These include a Making Of together with a series of films featuring Tim & Mary Mead, each offering a window on Yeo Valley as a real place in the West Country (one example below):
Finally, look out for "Farmony", our Yeo Valley online game teaching kids how to run a sustainable farm, launching in early 2011.
Yeo Valley:
Tim Mead, Managing Director
Adrian Carne, Commercial Director
Ben Cull, Head of Brands
Alison Sudbury, Marketing Manager
Niki Martini, Assistant Brand Manager
Sally Laurie, Customer Services Manager
Rosie Arnold, Deputy Exec Creative Director
Kevin Brown, Director of Engagement Planning
Mel Exon, Strategic Business Lead
Simon Pearse and Emmanuel Saint M'Leux, creative team
Eric Chia, Digital Creative Lead
Glenn Paton, Producer
Mark Whiteside, Team Director
Simeon Adams, Strategist
Lawrence Kao, Strategist
Jim Hunt, Head of Technology
Craig Dodd, Tech Lead
Ebla Salvi, Digital Team Manager
Josie Robinson, Team Manager
Sarah Barclay, Digital Project Manager
Daniele Orner-Ginor, Digital Intelligence
Emile Doxey, Data Analyst
David Pandit, Head of Data
Richard Helyar, Knowledge & Insight
Rebecca Levy, Team Assistant
PR: Bell Pottinger
Richard Moss, Director (PR Planning)
Kate Griffiths, Account Director
Jacquelyn Redpath, Account Manager
Brand identity redesign: Pearl Fisher
Tess Wickstead, Planning Director
Natalie Chung, Creative Director
Matt Small, Client Services Director
Michael Dye, Senior Account Manager
Henry Leeson, Head of Realisation
TV Production Company: Flynn
Julien Lutz, Director
Emma Butterworth, Producer
Alex Barber, DoP
Post Production: Framestore
Editing: Steve Ackroyd at Final Cut
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They're getting trickier! Continue to test your own modal mind with this third example. See how many times it takes you to get it without listening to Nomad's explanation!
Taught by Michael Ripoll in Nomad's Modal Magic Show seriesLength: 7:36Difficulty: 3.5 of 5
Learn how to use modes in your playing with Nomad's simple 3 step process! Get the knowledge, apply the knowledge and start playing some sweet solos!
Lesson 1
The modes may look and sound like magic, but once you have the tools to practice and apply them, they actually become quite approachable. Nomad demystifies the modes in this extensive and fun series. Learn...Length: 7:12 Difficulty: 0.5 Members Only
Lesson 2
Before getting too deep into the modal mysteries, Nomad lays down some groundwork. Before you can use the modes, you need to know the notes on the fretboard! Nomad offers up a simple drill to get everyone...Length: 6:50 Difficulty: 2.0 Members Only
Lesson 3
Add sharps and flats into the note learning drill. Take it slow, and take your time! Learning the notes on the fretboard will pay great dividends in all areas of your playing.Length: 9:34 Difficulty: 2.0 Members Only
Lesson 4
Get the hands nice and warm before the scales come. When you're warmed up, you think less about the mechanics of playing and more about the notes and the music.Length: 11:05 Difficulty: 2.0 Members Only
Lesson 5
Take on this finger twisting warm up after trying "The Chomp". Add a few more warm ups of your own and then...on to the modes!Length: 6:59 Difficulty: 2.5 Members Only
Lesson 6
Further laying the groundwork for modal magic, Nomad introduces a way to practice position playing that includes going over the scale, the chord, and the arpeggio. When you're approaching an area of the...Length: 13:25 Difficulty: 2.5 Members Only
Lesson 7
Now that you've practiced your scales, chords, and arpeggios in open position, it's time to apply "SCA" down the entire fretboard in the key of C. This way of looking at the notes you play will open up...Length: 7:08 Difficulty: 2.5 FREE
Lesson 8
Before you scale modal mountains, you need to know the patterns! Nomad takes you through basic modal terms and theory and then teaches each modal pattern from a 6th string root.Length: 16:01 Difficulty: 2.5 Members Only
Lesson 9
Now apply the "SCA" method you learned with the CAGED major scale patterns to the modal patterns from the last lesson. This is a great way to look at different areas of the neck in a modal context!Length: 9:42 Difficulty: 2.5 Members Only
Lesson 10
You can only sound so cool with the basic major and minor sounds. Nomad invites you to be just a little cooler by applying the "SCA" method and modal positions to major 7th chords and arpeggios!Length: 9:34 Difficulty: 3.0 Members Only
Lesson 11
Now take the same concepts you've been practicing with the modal patterns based on the 6th string and apply them to patterns based on the 5th string. Oh, what fun!Length: 13:26 Difficulty: 2.5 Members Only
Lesson 12
Breaking out of box patterns is difficult for any guitarist at one point or another. Learning these two string modal runs will help you break out of the box and fly around the neck!Length: 14:07 Difficulty: 2.5 Members Only
Lesson 13
Nomad finishes demonstrating and explaining the two string runs on the lower two sets of strings. He offers advice on practicing and stresses the importance of naming your notes while you play!Length: 9:00 Difficulty: 2.5 Members Only
Lesson 14
Take the two string runs and apply them in three octave sequences! This is another great way to break out of the box as well as familiarize yourself with the notes on the fretboard!Length: 9:33 Difficulty: 2.5 Members Only
Lesson 15
Nomad introduces this new, challenging exercise in which you take each mode in series and play its corresponding arpeggio in three octaves.Length: 7:10 Difficulty: 3.0 Members Only
Lesson 16
In this next mini series of lessons, Nomad explains how to play the modal patterns in all of the diatonic intervals! In this lesson, we begin with 3rds.Length: 21:34 Difficulty: 3.0 Members Only
Lesson 17
The fingering of this sequence is tricky! Nomad presents the modal patterns played in diatonic 4th intervals.Length: 11:38 Difficulty: 3.0 Members Only
Lesson 18
We're working our way up! There are bigger gaps and more stretches here. Make these drills count so that you are dexterous and ready to go when the flood of musical backing tracks comes!Length: 8:07 Difficulty: 2.5 Members Only
Lesson 19
The 6th interval is one of the most musical and sweet sounding note relationships to be played on the guitar. Combine the 6th with superb modal playing, and you'll come up with some amazing stuff! Get...Length: 8:09 Difficulty: 2.5 Members Only
Lesson 20
This won't be fun, but it will be useful! The 7th interval is awkward and weird sounding at times, but work it into the rest of your playing, and you'll add some nice unresolved spice to your lines.Length: 8:29 Difficulty: 3.0 Members Only
Lesson 21
This is the last lesson of its kind in this series...We promise! There are not as many notes in this exercise, but there are more awkward stretches and string skipping situations. Get this one down and...Length: 7:21 Difficulty: 3.0 Members Only
Lesson 22
If you've made it this far, CONGRATULATIONS! You've graduated from the realm of modes in series to modes in parallel! Learn how the two universes are related and start digging into the musical nature of...Length: 13:00 Difficulty: 2.5 Members Only
Lesson 23
Continuing in the introduction to your new parallel universe, Nomad shows you the theory behind going from a basic major scale to the two most common minor modes.Length: 5:34 Difficulty: 2.5 Members Only
Lesson 24
Each mode has 'key tones' that give the mode its signature sound. Nomad continues to explore these notes in some of the stranger sounding modes.Length: 14:43 Difficulty: 2.5 Members Only
Lesson 25
Just like modes have unique scale tones that define their sound, they also have a chord harmony structure that defines them. When can you play a minor i chord and then go to a dominant IV chord?...when...Length: 18:20 Difficulty: 0.0 Members Only
Lesson 26
This is where it all comes together! Commit the 3 simple steps shared in this lesson to memory and then practice applying them. You'll be well on your way to modal bliss in no time!Length: 4:01 Difficulty: 2.5 Members Only
Lesson 27
Ok! You've graduated into the realm of real modal understanding! Now it's time to play some real modal music. Cut your teeth on tracks from the first two modes of the major scale: Ionian and Dorian. See...Length: 13:25 Difficulty: 3.0 Members Only
Lesson 28
Nomad walks through the three 'magical' steps while working with a Phrygian track. Watch the b2!Length: 9:50 Difficulty: 3.0 Members Only
Lesson 29
Ahh, the ethereal and slightly spooky nature of Lydian... Move right along with Nomad's spoon feeding session with a track and examples for each mode. Pour in to these because after he works through...Length: 7:19 Difficulty: 3.0 Members Only
Lesson 30
Well, maybe their names sound similar, but their tonalities can sound quite different! Ladies and gentlemen...Let's hear it for Mixolydian! Get jazzy and groovy with this example.Length: 8:19 Difficulty: 3.0 Members Only
Lesson 31
'Tis one of the most recognizable sounds in guitar history, but with your new found modal knowledge, you are better prepared than ever to tackle this track! Take what you will from Nomad, and then solo...Length: 6:35 Difficulty: 2.5 Members Only
Lesson 32
The uncommon and just plain strange sounding mode finishes off this segment of the series. You won't use it everyday, or even every month, but knowing how to apply it will round out your modal mystique...Length: 8:05 Difficulty: 0.0 Members Only
Lesson 33
And now...YOU get to put all your modal knowledge to work in these last lessons! Nomad will play a track and jam over it, and YOU will get out your scribble pad and figure out what is going on modally....Length: 8:46 Difficulty: 3.5 Members Only
Lesson 34
Are you warmed up yet?...Good! You'll learn NOTHING about the track Nomad is to play over. Instead, you must listen and analyze as he plays. See if you can figure out all the modal twists by the time...Length: 5:07 Difficulty: 3.5 Members Only
Lesson 35
They're getting trickier! Continue to test your own modal mind with this third example. See how many times it takes you to get it without listening to Nomad's explanation!Length: 7:36 Difficulty: 3.5 Members Only
Lesson 36
This is the final test (but not the final lesson) in Nomad's Modal Magic Show! Figure it out and then make up your own modal jam to the provided backing track!Length: 6:18 Difficulty: 3.5 Members Only
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Yes. The "outputs" of the shift register act just like your transistor - they are "off" so then are high impedance (open circuit), or "on" and connected to ground. You need power from the 5V rail to turn your transistor on, and when you turn on the output to the shift register it connects the base of your transistor to ground, turning it off.
Ok, so most registers actually output current while mine "sink"s the current (inputs the current per-say). Is this correct?I am using this all to control an LED array. I am using the registers to control 25 columns and 15 rows. The plan is to sink 1 row at a time and make the columns provide the power so that each LED has it's own power supply, giving maximum brightness. I am using the transistors to switch on-off the power to the columns, thus giving total control.Maybe it makes more sense to get simpler output-current registers for the columns while using the sink-current registers for the rows? This would make the transistors easier to use (if I would even still need them, depends on how many LEDs I am trying to power I suppose). Is this a correct thought process?
If you are going to have lots of LEDs connected from one output of the 595 and have them illuminated *at the same time* then you will need a transistor, but as it's a "high side" switch, make it a PNP, not an NPN.
Quote from: majenko on Mar 04, 2013, 12:53 amIf you are going to have lots of LEDs connected from one output of the 595 and have them illuminated *at the same time* then you will need a transistor, but as it's a "high side" switch, make it a PNP, not an NPN.Why would I use a PNP WITH THE 595? Since the 595 would push the current, wouldn't I use a NPN transistor to control 5V flowing to each column (while using my current shift registers to sink the rows when needed)?Basically, couldn't I use the 595 ouput pins as the switch on the NPN transistor to unleash the 5V when the register pin is turned HIGH?
I am trying to learn to use the TPIC6B595N shift register http://www.adafruit.com/datasheets/tpic6b595.pdf but I am having a strange problem. The register only works every now and then and very often it works only when my hand is nearby.


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Neither sun, nor mud, nor halcyon breezes could keep three hardy entries in the 2010 SAE Clean Snowmobile Challenge from completing the Endurance Run: North Dakota State University, the University of Wisconsin-Madison, and the University of Minnesota-Duluth.
The Clean Snowmobile Challenge is a collegiate design competition of the Society of Automotive Engineers. Engineering students from participating schools take a stock snowmobile and reengineer it. Their aim: to reduce emissions and noise while maintaining or boosting performance. The Challenge also includes a zero emissions division for battery-powered sleds. The Keweenaw Research Center co-hosts the event with the Department of Mechanical Engineering-Engineering Mechanics at Michigan Technological University.
During the Endurance Run, entries in the Challenge's zero emissions division competed in a range test and were judged by how far their battery-powered snowmobiles could travel. Clarkson University went 10 miles, the farthest on a single charge, followed by McGill University in second. Wisconsin-Madison's zero emissions entry was third followed by South Dakota School of Mines and Technology, fourth.
The Endurance Run course, which usually stretches up to a hundred miles and involves a trek north to Copper Harbor, is designed to test the entries' reliability under trail conditions. It was truncated this year to address unseasonably balmy conditions. With the region's snowmobile trails out of commission weeks ahead of schedule, the drivers drove their sleds about 40 miles completing laps around a test track near the Keweenaw Research Center.
The three sleds that finished the Endurance Run were spattered with mud, as were their drivers. Sam Cassibo of Minnesota-Duluth characterized the ride as "warm and muddy." Wisconsin-Madison's Shawn Spannbauer described it as "like a wrestling match," and Derek Pokrzywinski of North Dakota State agreed. "It was rough—pretty wet, with lots of mud puddles."
The Michigan Tech sled was forced to withdraw after splashing through a puddle. "It probably shorted out," said Jason Blough, an associate professor of mechanical engineering-engineering mechanics and the team's advisor. "It's about as bad as it can get out there, but everybody likes to at least try," he added. "These students work on the sleds all year, and they want to compete."
Organizers still plan to run the Challenge events on schedule, while adapting to snow conditions as necessary. "We got 'er done today," said co-organizer Jay Meldrum at the end of the Endurance Run. "We had enough snow to do 40 miles, and we'll continue tomorrow as planned."
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Drifting enthusiasts love Atlanta. They can legally race their cars in Turner Field's parking lot six times per year. But if one Atlanta city council member has her way, that will all end soon.
Drifters went on camera with Atlanta's WSB Channel 2 News, expressing outrage that the city council would consider forcing them out of bounds, taking away the safe legality their sport now enjoys at Turner Field. After all, drifters gonna drift, so if it's outlawed, its proponents will become outlaws.
Drift proponents responded to the proposed ban with an emergency Facebook page and a petition. So far, the Save Drifting in Atlanta Facebook page has attracted more than 8,600 members, and a petition to Atlanta mayor Kaseen Reed to veto the ban has racked up 6,250 signatures.
The ban was spearheaded by councilmember Carla Smith, who represents the district in which Turner field is located, because neighbors complained about the noise. We reached out to her for comment, and although she wasn't available, councilmember Howard Shook, who also supported the ban, said that the city has received between 300 and 400 complaints about the drifting race. Turner field is located in what Shook described as a dense urban area that is "genrifying quickly."
Drifters say the ban discriminates against them since other motorsports events are allowed in the same space. From the petition:
There are currently other organizations which hold motor sports events within the City of Atlanta, specifically at Turner Field. These organizations include Auto cross events, Gymkana events, and automotive dealership test drive / moral boosting events. To target Drifting in the midst of these other events is simply discrimination.
I'm not sure if it was intentional, but the audio mixing Channel 2 used in their report made it difficult to hear correspondents' voices over the din of a drifting BMW. That's ok, the snarling Bimmer undoubtedly sounded cooler than whatever it was they were saying.
We reached out to Carla Smith, Turner Field and Kelly Lewis (who started the pro-drifting Facebook page and petition) for comment. (Hat tip to Sam and karmakid!)
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Avani Ao Nang Cliff Krabi Resort has been designed in a intimate boutique hotel style. Recently opened, this luxurious resort in Ao Nang is situated on the best location with the backdrop of the mountain surrounding and outstanding view of the Andaman Sea. All room types comprising of private balconies and the rooms features all the latest amenities to ensure that guests have an extremely pleasant. We provide the leisure facilities: Swimming pool, Playground, Meeting Room, Tour counter and Coffee shop & restaurant. We also recommend dining at the resort with a wide-selection of local exotic flavored and International cuisine with the spectacular Andaman Sea.
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Aug 16, 2017
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Very nice staff
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Aug 24, 2017
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Johanna.A.M Tersteeg van Rooijen
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Jan 13, 2017
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Great Hotel with awesome swimmingpools.Booked for two moore nights than earlier planned. Location and rooms also great. Will go for sure again.
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No problems, as always.
Feb 01, 2017
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Kilpinen Tapio
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Feb 05, 2016
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4 star hotel but not 4 star quality in room, food and staff. Breakfast poor and staff more interested in getting rid of you prior to end of breakfast serving time. Difficult to get coffee refill and treated as a nuisance if you ask. The guest information file s premier purpose is to tell you how much each item will cost if you break/damage it. No pleasant Thai welcome at Check-in. Aonang excellent place for a few days to start any holiday but choose another hotel.
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Very good. No problems at all.
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Room was okey but a bit worn out. But I would definitely stay there again! Breakfast was good, the staff was very nice and helpful. The ticket lady on the opposite side of the reception is super friendly and helpful! The view from the panorama swimmingpool and the top floor was amazing! Great location!
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Rolf Kenneth Daniel Sundberg
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May 20, 2014
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Very nice & clean hotel. Perfect location and friendly staff. Few minutes walk to the beach and breakfast was not bad.
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Perfect as usual
Jun 01, 2014
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Murtadha Hasan
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Mar 14, 2014
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Had a great 5 days at the Cliff beach, beautifull hotel and superb staff.
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Mr Paul Rennie
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Mar 01, 2014
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Good location, can recommend the hotel. But i think its overpriced.
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Easy booking and payment. No probs at all. Good job!
Mar 04, 2014
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Alexander Trescher
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Feb 08, 2014
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Well designed hotel with great location easy.access with everything in Aonang. Staff friendly and.helpful.
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good as usual.
Feb 12, 2014
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Feb 07, 2014
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The staff are nice and helpful. But the rooms have mosquitos so we couldn t sleep well at night.
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Oct 30, 2013
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An enjoyable stay. Staff very attentive. Room with bathtub on balcony good with nice view of the sea. Food decent.
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宾馆位置还可以,到海边10分钟吧,接待处需要爬上半山,而且没有门卫在下面帮拿行李,服务不好.累得我背包上山.气喘嘘嘘.希望他们在山下帮接行李好些. the location is ok ,need 10 mins walk to the beach .just the hotel is on the half mountain ,no guard under the mountain to help the laggage.cimb to the top very tired.
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很好,已经订过几次了 very nice
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Our room had a nice bathtub in the balcony. The room was big, spacious and clean. The toilet was nice and big too. Hotel was located near many restaurants & cheap food stalls. Overall, a very nice place to stay. Would definitely go back again if we go back to Aonang.
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172 newly refurbished, spacious guest rooms offer comfortable accommodation in Superior, Deluxe and Ocean View categories. The Ocean wing features sunset balcony for romantics and honeymooners.
The resort offers a unique Thai restaurant and a boulevard café in Aonang's most versatile and lively shopping plaza. Around the resort pool you will find a Bar & Bistro, wellness center complete with Thai Spa, Gym, Muay Thai, Yoga and Tai Chi classes. Social and business events are celebrated in style for up to 180 guests in the new event center and on the Cliff Panorama Terrace. Coupled with grace of our Thai service memories are made of this.
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is a four-star destination that houses 172 Rooms and 6 Villas which create sensual living spaces with a natural and modern twist. The rooms and villas feature all the latest amenities to ensure that the guests are well cared for. Inspired by the Tropical resort and contemporary design, guest rooms and residences, each creating sensual living spaces with a naturally modern twist.
:: Superior Room (48 sq.m.) - 43 Units ::
Our Superior Rooms include: 1 bedroom, 1 bath with rain shower. These 43 generously-sized rooms (48 sqm) have king or queen-size beds, day bed/lounger, and a private open air terrace or garden patio.
Room Amenities
Configuration: 1 King sized beds or 2 Single beds and one fixed day bed
Capacity: 3A OR 2A + 1C (Child under 12 years old)
Location: At the front building
Individual air-conditioning and thermostat control
Personal safe box in room
Refrigerator / Mini-bar
Electric kettle
Coffee & Tea Making facilities
Drinking Water
IDD telephone system & hi-speed internet access
Satellite TV., DVD / CD player
Beach bag with facilities
Rain Shower in all bathroom
Private balcony
:: Deluxe Room (40-47 sq.m.) - 51 Units ::
Our Deluxe Rooms include: 1-bedroom, 1-bath with rain shower. These 17 eloquent rooms (47 sqm) each have a private balcony for you to take-in the views of the immense limestone cliff and bursting nightlife of Aonang.
Room Amenities
Configuration: 1 King sized beds or 2 Single beds and one fixed day bed
Capacity: 3A OR 2A + 1C (Child under 12 years old)
Location: Floor 2 at Front Building
Individual air-conditioning and thermostat control
Personal safe-box in room
Refrigerator / Mini-bar
Electric kettle
Coffee & Tea Making facilities/Drinking Water
IDD telephone system & hi-speed internet access
Satellite TV., DVD / CD player
Beach bag with facilities
Rain-Shower in all bathroom
:: Ocean View Room (40 sq.m.) - 42 Units ::
(Double: 22 / Twin: 20). Our Ocean View Rooms include: 1-bedroom, 1-bath with a rain shower. These 42 cozy rooms (40 sqm) each feature an open air balcony designed to give you the best views of the beautiful scenery Aonang has to offer. The private, outdoor porcelain tub beckons you for a romantic evening sunset dip with a bottle of wine.
Room Amenities
Configuration: 1 King sized beds or 2 Single beds and one fixed day bed
Capacity: 3A OR 2A + 1C (Child under 12 years old)
Location: Floor 2, 3, 4 At new building (Sea View)
Individual air-conditioning and thermostat control
Personal safe-box in room
Refrigerator / Mini-bar
Electric kettle
Coffee & Tea Making facilities
Drinking Water
IDD telephone system & hi-speed internet access
Satellite TV., DVD / CD player
Beach bag with facilities
Rain-Shower in all bathroom
Outdoor bath-tub at private balcony
:: Panorana Suite (45 sq.m.) - 32 Units ::
Each of the 32 rooms (45 sqm) present panoramic views of the Andaman Sea, luxurious King Size beds, and refreshing rain showers. Sumptuous breakfast buffet is offered to the sounds of local birds followed by the breathtaking sunsets luxuriating in your personal tub located on the balcony for romantic sunstes.
Room Amenities
King size or Twin
Non-Smoking Rooms
Bathtub on the balcony
Mood Lighting
Love seat lounge
Pillow menu
Signature Amenities
Rain Shower
Beach Slippers
Bedroom Slippers
Safety deposit box
Whisher quiet Air-Con
IDD Phone
Free high speed Wi-Fi
Flat LED TV.
Espresso Machine
:: Family Room, 2 adults + 2 children (60 sq.m.) - 4 Units ::
Our Family Retreat Rooms include: 1-bedroom with a junior den, and 1-bath with a rain shower. These 4 spacious rooms (60 sqm) also include a kitchenette and a balcony with views of the cliff and Andaman Sea. The junior den is separated by a partial wall, making it perfect for kids!
Room Amenities
Configuration: Each Family Deluxe Room has one king-sized bed
one queen-sized bed separated with a partition and one fixed day bed
Capacity: 2A + 2/3C (Child under 12 years old)
View: Limited Sea View
Location: Floor 2 At New Building
Kitchenette with kitchen equipment: Microwave etc.
Individual air-conditioning and thermostat control
Personal safe-box in room
Refrigerator / Mini-bar
Electric kettle
Coffee & Tea Making facilities
Drinking Water
IDD telephone system & hi-speed internet access
Satellite TV., DVD / CD player
Hair-dryer / bathrobes / slippers
Beach bag with facilities
Rain-Shower in bathroom
Outdoor bath-tub at private balcony
:: Pool Vila (120 sq.m.) - 6 Units ::
Each of our 6 villas include: a spacious living/sleeping area with an open and airy feel, large picture windows, a plush king-sized bed, a luxurious spa-like bathroom with rain shower, a private sun deck, infinity pool and it's iconic limestone cliff-like islands.
Room Amenities
All rooms are non-smoking
Beach and bedroom slippers for use onsite
Bathrobe and all your needed bathroom toiletries
A safety deposit box
Whisper-quiet air-conditioning
Free Wifi
Espresso machine
Flat screen TV.
All room amenities
Double Bed or Twin Bed with Day Bed
Non Smoking Rooms Available
In-Room Personal Safe, Torch Light
IDD Telephone System
Satellite TV.
Iron and Ironing Board (on request)
Baby Cot and Baby Sitter (on Request)
Mini Kitchenette in Family Retreat Rooms
Private Outdoor Bathtub for Ocean View,
Family Retreat and Panorama Suite rooms
Free Use of Beach Bag with Beach Mat and Beach Slippers
Minibar with 2 complimentary bottles of water and Coffee & Tea Making Facilities
Bathroom with rain shower, Hand-held Shower and Bathroom Toiletries
Air-conditioned Room with Ceiling Fan
Private Balcony with Tables and Chairs
Bathrobes with Bedroom Slippers
Help yourself to our wide selection of traditional hot breakfast favorites such as home-made breads, made to order eggs, sausage, bacon, porridge, and more. Our daily buffet also includes Asian and veggie options, along with an assortment of fresh vegetables, meats, cheeses, and olives. Prefer the more light and healthy route, go for our collection of cereals, dried fruit, nuts and yogurts. Enjoy all of these options with a tea or coffee or choose from our varied selection of juices. Service Time: Buffet Breakfast 06:30am. - 10:30am.
ORCHID POOL BAR and PANO POOL BAR:
Enjoy cool, refreshing tropical drinks or exotic cocktails prepared by our attentive staff. Service Time: Food & drink 10:00am. - 07:00pm.
Daily BBQ Seafood Buffet. Service Time: Dinner 6:30pm.- 10:30 p.m.
Service Time: 12:00pm.. - 09:30 p.m.
For a more enjoyable holiday,
the guests can swim or lounge by the swimming pool or ask the tour counter of any sightseeing tour around the area. The children can also have fun at the playground. Other facilities include 24 hour reception, luxury car service, airport transfer, Wi-Fi internet access, IDD telephone, laundry service and all major credit cards are accepted.
:: Hotel Facilities ::
Fitness Room
Room Service
Andaman Beach Restaurant Access
International Restaurant and Cocktail Bar
Swimming Pool with Children Pool
and Pool Bar
Laundry & Iron Service
Tour & Transfer Services
Wedding Ceremony
Wireless Internet Access
Infinity Spa
:: Andaman Beach Club ::
You are invited to experience a new one-of-a-kind ecological beach club created by the owners of Aonang Cliff Beach Resort and Spa. Our private beach of 150 meter natural sand is framed by a canopy of untouched mangroves and palm trees providing a beach experience you have been longing for. Cool down in our natural Lagoon Pool or have a relaxing beach massage. And for the activity seeking guests, we offer beach games, volley ball, badminton, petanque and water aerobics. Ready to watch the sunset on the beach to the soft sounds of birds and a little Reggae before you return to your hotel and possibly a wish to return to the Andamana Beach Club.
Plub Plueng Lay Room
U Shape Style
13.7 x 13.6 m.
186.32 sq.m.
100 - 120 seats
70 seats
150 seats
Plub Plueng Room
U Shape Style
10 x 8 m.
80 sq.m.
50 seats
30 seats
80 seats
:: Equipment facilities ::
2 Stereos, 2 wireless microphones
2 Microphones (with wire)
11 Table top phones, 2 CD/DVD players
1 Built in screen
1 Projector/LCD, 2 sets of louder speakers
1 Visual over head, 2 microphone stands
3 Table microphone stands
The Avani Aonang Cliff Krabi Resort
, a serene paradise nestled on a lush green hill slope, provides a pleasurable ambience with stunning the panoramic views. The resort is conveniently located near to the tourist-sites, shopping and entertainment areas and Main Town of Aonang Beach. Guest can reach Aonang Beach within five-minute by walking distance.
All the conveniences of stylish modern tropical comfort on the very doorstep of one of the most beautiful and sought-after destinations in the world, the Aonang Cliff Beach Resort offers a social and vibrant location that puts you at the heart of Krabi legendry scenic wonderland. Approximate a 30 minute, beautifully scenic, drive from Krabi Airport, Aonang Cliff Beach Resort is situated at the foot of, and extending up into, the verdantly forested cliff side, above and behind a colorful plaza with a variety of shops and eateries.
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Homophobic Bullying
I was in London yesterday at the Stonewall Education for All conference. I hadn't realised that it's the 40th anniversary of the Stonewall riots from which the organisation takes it's name. Stonewall was founded in 1989 by a small group of women and men who had been active in the struggle against Section 28 of the Local Government Act. For those that don't know, Section 28 was legislation designed to prevent the so-called 'promotion' of homosexuality in schools. Ultimately, as well as stigmatising gay people it galvanised the gay community and brought about an organisation to lobby and campaign on equality issues for gay people.
As Sir Ian McKellen says "The legal situation is better now but there is still a hangover from Section 28 in schools. Gay issues are not discussed. Gay kids and teachers feel isolated. That's why I go to schools — faith, comprehensive and private — to talk. And think about it, more and more of the parents who are sending their children to schools are gay themselves. They are not "pretend" families, as Section 28 called them." From The Times June 23, 2009
The conference built upon the shocking facts about homophobic bullying presented in the School Report. There are some interesting facts in the Teachers report. What I found interesting regarding the facts about who experiences homophobic bullying outlined below is how much gender stereotyping plays such a large part in the bullying that goes on. Whilst those young people who are openly lesbian, gay or bisexual are being bullied boys, in particular, who aren't conforming to their gender stereotype are bullied more. I am keen to ensure that we tackle homophobic bullying in our youth centres as part of the LGBT Strategy we are developing and will make sure that we pick up on this when we finalise the draft. I am also interested in these statistics as they appear to point to the need for more work on gender. It made me reflect once more on some of the sessions we run at youth centres which have the potential to conform to these stereotypes (the all womens dance groups, the young mens football sessions, the 'beauty' sessions) and how we need to ensure that colleagues are clear as to why they are running single gender sessions. An unexpected outcome from today is that I am now reflecting on what further training and support we may need to give in order to ensure that we are not perpetuating gender stereotypes in our work, how about you?


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Professional gaming is on the rise. Everyone's playing, everyone's getting paid to play, everyone's watching, everyone's happy. Right? Nope. Just like any other sport on the planet, for every winner, there is a loser.
Yoon Sub "Locodoco" Choi is a pro League of Legends player. He's had a pretty rough time lately, bombing out unexpectedly in the latest LoL Championship Series (amongst other personal stuff).
Even League fans might have just written that off as a bad day, got on with their lives, but Choi has posted a video online which puts a very human face on things.
You'll either empathise (he is trying to make a "career" out of this) or double-down on your scepticism about esports (these are...video games, dude). Either way, it's still a reminder that not everything in professional gaming is giant cheques, confetti and awful shirts with PC hardware logos all over them.


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Matt Damon's moment of unfiltered honesty was followed immediately by another in a rare one-man Hollywood feud.
In the January issue of "GQ," the "We Bought a Zoo" star discusses his massively successful "Bourne" film series, and the rocky road the third installment took from development to theaters. In doing so, Damon - long known as a decent, upstanding guy in a business that lacks them - seemed to uncharacteristically attack writer Tony Gilroy.
Revealing that Gilroy was paid a large sum of money for one draft of a script, Damon says, "It's really the studio's fault for putting themselves in that position. I don't blame Tony for taking a boatload of money and handing in what he handed in. It's just that it was unreadable."
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But he didn't stop there. "This is a career-ender. I mean, I could put this thing up on eBay and it would be game over for that dude," Damon says. "It's terrible. It's really embarrassing. He was having a go, basically, and he took his money and left."
Almost immediately, however, Damon contacted the writer of the piece to apologize for his unflattering comments.
"If I didn't respect him and appreciate his talent, then I really wouldn't have cared," admitted Damon. "My feelings were hurt. That's all. And that's exactly why I shouldn't have said anything. This is between me and him. So saying anything publicly is f***ing stupid and unprofessional and just kind of douchey of me."
Gilroy, meanwhile, is writing and directing "The Bourne Legacy," a fourth installment in the series that focuses on a new agent (played by Jeremy Renner) and does not involve Damon's Jason Bourne.


text: My First 30 Hours with Droid by Motorola Okay thought I would give you a quick review. I am going to break this into parts. Part 1) hardware, Part 2) Eclair 2.0-O.S., Part 3) App marketplace. Part 1. Hardware Okay I played with this in the store and was very worried about the keyboard but I must say, the build quality of this phone is very good. I like a heavier phone and this phone feels hefty. Slide functions very well even though its not spring loaded. I like the absence of the spring, I don't know why but it feels good to me this way. Back to the keyboard, I am getting better at using it but it is still a bit awkward to use. I don't use the rocker preferring to navigate by touching the screen. The buttons are small but not too small. I think with time one will be able to adjust. (I remember having a hell of a time typing on the S1 when it first came out. The on screen buttons work well and feel normal and natural to use. I have had a problem with the camera, focus is not perfect and sometimes I have had to hit the button more than once to get it to work. Screen, well what can I say, this is the best screen I have seen on a phone. I have owned (iphone, iphone 2g, BB S1, BB S2, too many WinMo and Palm devices). Overall the hardware is impressive. (8.5 out of 10) Part 2. O.S. - Eclaire 2.0 This is where the phone becomes a pure joy to use. I found the phone easy to learn the basic functions. This is a modern OS and will take a little time to learn all of the nuances. I have had a few (6 occasions) hang ups in programs but nothing major because you can force close apps. One thing that always bugged me was having to perform a battery pull or reset the device everytime you deleted an application or updated an application so it is nice to see that neither of these result in a rest of the Droid. Keyboard: I was worried about typing on this device coming from a Storm but I was able to type very quickly and landscape softkeyboard is really easy to use. If you have typing issues the error correct has been fantastic for me. Homescreens: I do wish that the homescreens would turn to landscape when the phone is turned, without needing to open the keyboard. That is taking some getting used to. The ability to add widgets is a major plus. I currently have 22 widgets on my homescreens plus a weather widget, youtube, and google search. You can change them around as you see fit and you are given a few different ways to add them to the homescreen. Phone: The absence of hardkeys to make a phone call has not proven to be a problem for me. I have only made 1 call and received one call. I will add to this after I make and receive more calls. If moving from a blackberry the easiest way to add my contacts was to export my contacts from outlook and import them into my gmail account. From here they sync automatically with the phone. Emails: This was a bit of a problem as I could not add my imap accounts at first but I then found the easy way to do it..I went to my bis account information online and looked into the account settings. From here I just typed the information directly as it appeared and I was able to add all my accounts back over. The email app works for me, its not as nice as the BB experience but its not a blackberry. I only wish I knew how to delete multiple messages because I get quite a few each day. Overall this is a very expansive O.S. with lots of things that can be done, but the winning feature that pushes this over the top is the notification bar that can be pulled down. (Overall 10 out of 10) Part III: Marketplace This has been very nice to play with, there really is an overbundance of applications. The good thing about this is that I have been able to find most of the apps that I used on my BB in the marketplace. The only piece that I'm missing is BBM. The marketplace makes the BB app world seem 3rd world and archiac. Apps just look better and have more functions on the Android than they did on the BB. If you would like to find apps you can also look on the web, I have been using www.androlib.com to find apps as well. (Overall 10 out of 10) This is just my early review of the handset. I will update this in the next few days.


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Max Planck: Originator of quantum theory
Born in 1858, Max Planck came from an academic family. His father Julius Wilhelm Planck was Professor of Law at the University of Kiel, Germany, and both his grandfather and great-grandfather had been professors of theology at Göttingen.
He began his elementary schooling in Kiel but in 1867 his family moved to Munich, where his father was appointed Professor. The city provided a stimulating environment for the young boy who enjoyed its culture, particularly the music, and loved walking and climbing in the mountains when the family took excursions to Upper Bavaria.
He was not outstanding at school but did well enough to enter the University of Munich on 21 October 1874, where started taking mathematics classes and then decided to study physics.
It was customary for German students to move between universities at this time and Planck studied at the University of Berlin from October 1877, where his teachers included Helmholtz and Kirchhoff. He returned to Munich and received his doctorate in July 1879 at the age of 21 submitting a thesis on the second law of thermodynamics.
In 1885, he was appointed 'Extraordinary Professor of Theoretical Physics' in Kiel. After the death of Kirchhoff in October 1887, the University of Berlin looked for a physicist to replace him. Planck was proposed by Berlin's Faculty of Philosophy and strongly recommended by Helmholtz. He was promoted to Ordinary Professor in 1892 and held the chair until he retired in 1927. He continued to indulge his passion for music, having a special harmonium built and holding concerts in his own home.
While in Berlin, he became fascinated by the way energy from hot objects was emitted in variable quantities depending upon wavelength. A number of physicists had tried to find a mathematical description but no one had been totally successful. By combining equations derived by Wien and Rayleigh, in October 1900 Planck announced a result now known as Planck's radiation formula.
Within two months, he explained why his formula worked – and it was a bold explanation. He renounced previous physics and introduced the concept of 'quanta' of energy. These are small 'packets' that can only hold certain, prescribed amounts of energy.
In December 1900, he presented his theoretical explanation involving quanta at a meeting of the Physikalische Gesellschaft in Berlin. In doing so, he had to reject his belief that the Second Law of Thermodynamics was an absolute law of nature.
At first his theory met resistance but, due to the successful work by Niels Bohr in 1913 calculating positions of spectral lines using the theory, it became generally accepted. The quantum theory was born. Planck himself said that, despite having invented quantum theory, he did not understand it himself at first. Nevertheless, he received the Nobel Prize for Physics in 1918 for his achievement.
Planck was 42 years old when he made his historic quantum announcement, but took only a minor part in the further development of quantum theory. This was left to Einstein, Poincaré, Bohr, Dirac and others.
His private life was filled with tragedy. His first wife died in 1909, his eldest son was killed in 1916 during World War I, and both his daughters died in childbirth. His home in Berlin was destroyed by fire after an air raid in February 1944, and his second son was suspected of involvement in the plot to assassinate Hitler and executed in 1945.
Planck was 87 years old by the end of World War II but, remarkably, he was able to put effort into reconstructing German science as president of the Kaiser Wilhelm Gesellschaft. He died in October 1947.
Named in his honour, ESA's Planck mission is now analysing the Cosmic Microwave Background radiation, which was formed soon after the Big Bang. The data Planck collects will allow astronomers to search for clues about how galaxies form and cluster together, giving us the large-scale structure we see around us in space today.


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Johnny Football draws a crowd at SEC media days
HOOVER, Ala. — Johnny Manziel strode into Southeastern Conference media days and was swarmed by hundreds of reporters and dozens of television cameras.
He shook some hands and the cameras flashed as he settled into his seat, the star of the SEC's latest must-see TV show.
If the Texas A&M quarterback was troubled by all the attention, he didn't show it.
Dressed in a dark blue suit, checkered shirt and striped tie, Manziel answered every question thrown his way during the 30-minute Q&A, some even about football. He said he largely enjoys the spotlight that comes with winning the Heisman Trophy — even if it sometimes includes unsavory headlines.
"This is just another day," Johnny Football said with a grin.
The 20-year-old sophomore and face of college football spent most of his three-hour stay at the Wynfrey Hotel bouncing from one interview session to another. He talked about an eventful offseason that has frequently made him a trending topic.
"I don't feel like I've done anything that's catastrophic," Manziel said. "Of course, I've made my mistakes. It's time to grow up."
The most recent misstep came last weekend at the Manning Passing Academy. Manziel was one of many college quarterback counselors at the camp for high school prospects run by Archie, Peyton and Eli Manning in Louisiana, but he left before it was over.
He says he missed activities because he "overslept," and his absence had nothing to do with being out the night before.
"I was not asked to leave. It was a mutual decision," Manziel said.
He said that while there were social events every night with the Mannings, he did not miss his meetings because of too much partying.
"The speculation of me being too hung over and that's the reason I missed the meetings is absolutely incorrect," he said.
Manziel said he fell asleep without setting his alarm and his phone died during the night. He said he was rooming with Alabama quarterback AJ McCarron, but that McCarron didn't wake him up.
"I'm definitely not going to pin it on him," Manziel said. "It's my fault — 115, 120 percent."
He said he was disappointed he missed camp activities, but that there were "no hard feelings" between him and the Mannings. He said he's already been invited back to next summer's camp and looks forward to attending.
The early exit from the Manning camp is just part of Manziel's offseason in the public eye.
He pleaded guilty on Monday to a misdemeanor of not identifying himself to a police officer following a 2012 altercation at a bar near campus in College Station.
He sent out an update on Twitter in June saying that he "can't wait to leave" College Station before quickly deleting the tweet. He later apologized.
He also created a minor stir in February when he said he took most of his classes online and didn't go on campus very much.
None of the transgressions were huge, but they combined to keep Johnny Football in the news and raise questions about his character.
Every move Manziel made on Wednesday was shadowed by a media throng. At one point, the quarterback said he felt like pop star Justin Bieber.
He talked about his friendship with NBA star LeBron James, his upcoming trip to the ESPYs and all the other positives that come from his fame.
He said his carousing has been at times "blown out of proportion," though he did acknowledge that he needs to make better decisions because he's such a public figure.
"My offseason, all the stuff's that's gone on, will have no effect on this season," Manziel said. "I'm ready to stop. No more talk after this. Let's play football."
Manziel is the first freshman to win the Heisman and undeniably a unique talent on the field. He led Texas A&M to an 11-2 record, including a 6-2 mark in its first Southeastern Conference season.
Second-year coach Kevin Sumlin's hurry-up offense was a perfect match for Manziel, who finished with 3,706 yards and 26 touchdowns passing and 1,410 yards and 21 touchdowns on the ground.
His 5,116 total yards were an NCAA freshman record and No. 9 on the NCAA's all-time list.
Sumlin and Texas A&M defensive back Toney Hurd Jr. both praised Manziel on Wednesday.
"Johnny Football is a great guy," Hurd Jr. said. "He works hard. He's dedicated to his craft. I can't make any predictions on what he'll do, but I can tell you if you want to stop him, you might want to put 22 men on the field."
Said Sumlin: "I think (handling the Heisman spotlight is) a learning experience, a growing experience, because, quite frankly, it's something that nobody's ever been through at that age."
Mississippi quarterback Bo Wallace was also at the Manning passing camp and said the other quarterbacks enjoyed their time with Manziel. Wallace said on Tuesday that Manziel is "a fun kid" and "may catch more slack than he should."
"It's difficult — you want to go out and do 20-, 21-year-old things," Wallace said. "But at the same time, you've got to know that you're the face of a brand. Ole Miss is a huge brand, A&M's a huge brand, and you've got to have that in the back of your mind with every decision that you make."


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WELCOME to the CARTER NOTCH INN
Whatever your reason for staying in Jackson, our B&B is the perfect retreat, offering an excellent base for hiking Mount Washington or any of the stunning hiking trails in the White Mountain National Forest. Golf or cross country ski from our front door or simply just relax and get away from it all.
Our guests comment how the setting is quiet, serene and relaxing, yet close to the fabulous restaurants of Jackson and the shopping in North Conway. As you walk through the front door, you're likely to be greeted by the aroma of Donna's baking and welcomed by the warmth of the real log fire.
Awaken to a full cooked, country style breakfast each morning, with Danny & Donna on hand to help you plan your day and we will greet your return with home made afternoon refreshments.
Danny & Donna look forward to welcoming you and making your vacation in New Hampshire an experience you will want to revisit year after year! Visit us today and find out why so many of our guests consider the Carter Notch Inn to be their second home.
Carter Notch Inn
P.O. Box 810
163 Carter Notch Road
Jackson, NH 03846
603-383-9630 • 800-794-9434


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