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A few weeks ago, I went to Fig Store in Lekki. I daresay it is the first dedicated health store in Lagos. All the items have been picked out to support a natural and healthy lifestyle.
Their offerings range from cosmetics to vitamins. Grains to sweeteners and much more.
I got talking to the owner of the store, Bimbo, and asked her why she had decided to open the store. Apparently, her husband (and by extension the entire family) had to undergo a lifestyle change due to some medical issues. That was when she discovered how difficult it was to buy certain foods locally. This is something I fully understand as I have friends with autistic children who have to buy E.V.E.R.Y.T.H.I.N.G from candy to milk abroad. Fig Store is helping to bring these foods closer to those who need them locally.
I was also glad to hear that they weren't stopping there. They have ambitious plans to expand and add even more items to the store.
One of the things that I like about the store is that they offer to whip your shea butter free of charge there. So you can buy your Shea butter, oils and essential oils and have it all whipped and packed up before you leave the store. Free of Charge. Sweet deal, abi? They also mix black soap for you with camwood and more.
One of the items I have my eye on is a diffuser which I will use for aromatherapy at home. It is my intention to go back soon to pick it up.
Follow them on twitter here. They are located at 20, Fola Osibo Street, Lekki Phase 1.
Here are a few more pictures of the store.
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it seems your price for essential oils is cheaper? am not sure just looking at the prices on the pictures. I will check this place out. can't wait to see the place. just hope the prices are reasonable! you know lekki prices !!
Pls can u send me the Ogba address where I can get my rosewater oil, sweet aimond oil etc
Hmm, why are you directing your fans to a competitor? 🙂
This is great news,NN you should also check out the Fruits/Veggies/Healthy food store on Awolowo Road Ikoyi. They make fresh juices and smoothies from products u pick out. Also affordable and they have a 2nd store in Ogba-Ikeja…
Please, what is the name and address of the Ogba, Ikeja outfit.
Thank you.
please i need to buy FIGS FRUIT, please i stay in ikorodu, please help me with the Address of your office at ogba-ikeja or lekki.
Pls can I get d address of ur store in ogba?
Usually I have a massive problem with the prices in all these stores. They are always outrageous. The other health store I know on Awolowo road in Ikoyi have prices too crazy to mention. But in a way I dont blame them- cost of importation and all that jazz.
Thanks for sharing NN
Went to the store, and was only able to buy the black soap with is not as nice as those u get in the market. Also their things are super expensive, for that I won't be visiting them anymore. Btw NN I'm yet to get invoice for my orders.
I had the same experience…went to get some almond milk and it was priced in thousands for a single carton…I understand all the reasons behind costs but most people cannot afford that, which defeats the purpose of encouraging people to eat clean. Perhaps the government can reduces taxes/customs on imported healthy food? Or we can start growing our own…
This is such a fantastic idea. I especially like the offer to whip one's shea butter and oil mixes in-store. Wish something like this would open in Abuja.
I dare say they're not the only dedicated health store in Lagos. lol.. Also check out Havilah health shop @ Alausa Shopping Complex,Ikeja. First Floor.. This is not an advert. This is coming from a health nut. I buy all my health goods from them. They're on the mainland and save me a trip to Lekki. :-)…
Oh my! I'm impressed. I was born and raised in London, England and have never been to Nigeria despite being born to Nigerian parents however I have thought about relocating and if shops like these exist over there then I might just think about moving there (although a visit would be necessary first). I see from the photos that they stock some of the brands I'm familiar with.
All these imported health food stores are great…..BUT wouldn't it be even more fabulous if we could harness and package the potent natural products that we have here in Nigeria? There is so much here which is being lost because we all follow the western path….India has it's Ayurvedic medicine which we all buy into, we buy int Chinese medicine..how bout buying and developing Naija medicine to the point where it becomes international too?
Well said Remi 🙂 Infact I was thinking about this the other day. Ghana are known for their Shea Butter, Black Soap and over here in the UK their chocolate bars called Divine. From South Africa come Rooibos Tea, the apples in my fridge are exported from there too but what about Nigeria?
Great! Here's hoping you think seriously about doing what you've suggested. 😉 we can't keep talking and expecting other people to do. We need to step to the plate. And for those who think the prices are too high, sigh, what can I say? These are alternatives, if you need them, it means, you're a special case, and we all know that niche markets tend to be more pricey. Convert that to Nigerian currency. If you say it's cheaper to buy these things abroad, remember that you have to pay at least 250000 to get to the abroad. 🙂 so, however you look at it, it's still at least 250000 Naira cheaper to buy the items here. Lol! Bet you never saw it from that angle…
The issue is Nikki, that if Nigerians were presented with an oyinbo product vs a well done local product….which one would they choose…chances are it will be a foreign product because somehow we don't value what we have here and it is a tragedy! This is one of my major rants about the attitude generally. Our own just doesn't seem good enough! Time to own our ourselves!!
could you pls let me have the phone numbers for the health shop. thanks.
Other health food stores in Lagos are Nutricenter (080-27151177) and Benbria's Healthy Choices (080-65259897). They have been supporting the autism community in Nigeria with products for a few years now. La pointe supermarket also has a health food aisle.
It's not the first health store though but they have more health products. There's a store in ikota shopping complex (the old one), sorry I don't remember the name. I think it is road 5, but it is at end of the road.
It's not the first health store though but they have more health products. There's a store in ikota shopping complex (the old one), sorry I don't remember the name. I think it is road 5 or road E don't remember which it is, but it is at end of the road.
pls i need phone numbers of this health shop in lekki phase 1
Tnx for this post. Im loving it here. Please can I get original perfume essential oils and other perfume ingredients from your shop too? If yes, let me know as quick as you can.
Great thing about Fig Health Store is that they also have a consultant nutritionist and dietician on site. I saw her yesterday for a consultation and have just started an all natural 10 day detox programme (no pills. Just lots of water and fruit and veg.) after which I will be placed on a healthy meal plan. I will let you know how I get on.
Also, there is no need to go all the way to Lekki to shop. You can purchase their products online at http://www.buyam.com.ng/shop/fighealthstore.
I just found out about them in my quest for arrowroot powder. I'm definitely going to stop by soon.
Hi NN,
Please I have been searching for Organic milk to buy, because my daughter reacts to the milk that we drink. I came across Organic Gold Milk, made by a company in Germany and packaged in Nigeria. Please have you heard about them? I haven't seen it in stores, but i have seen its ads on OLX…here is a link to one http://lagos-mainland.olx.com.ng/organic-milk-iid-636174720
Hope you can help out as I am at my wits end to finding another source of calcium for her.
please do you have pine nut oil? let me know as soon as possible if you have.
pls do you have unsulphured black strap mollases with Apple cider vinegar with mother presently in stock
This is very interesting for me. I'm trying to find out whether as a whole, Nigerians would pay for supplements that claim to improve the way they feel (increased energy), make them look and feel younger and improve immunity but all using natural organic products. I would assume that this type of product would be available in these health stores and it's a huge market in the States and UK and would Nigerians really buy into that? Very interested in your opinions and many thanks
i think u shd be online. thats the way to go. i shd be able to order and get it delivered for a fee
Hi guys, i noticed these health foods and vitamins do not carry NAFDAC numbers. So how are they legitimately sold and consumed in Nigeria?. Does NAFDAC give a waiver for imported vitamins and nutriceuticals from certain countries but make it mandatory for other countries? Not trying to be intrusive though, just being curious.
Please where can i buy Rooibos tea in lagos ? I need it urgently please. the packs i bought from south africa have finished. 08020850040
U can get it in shop rite at Ikeja city mall.
NN biko save me,How do I get essential oils directly from you…cos I really need them, I saw a pic of d list/prices at ur site. I've called several shops n it's not available. Can't I get @ any shop @ ikota shopping complex?
Bless you NN, happy new year.
Do you have garlic, onion & hibiscus oils? What about henna & indigo?
Can I get aabab tablets in ur shop
Hello NN, please i need powdered almond milk urgently. can i get it from your store and how much does it cost. thanks
Great, I use Havila health store. Please can anyone help me with info about where to get chia seed and flax seed.I need it urgently
Please do you have grapefruit seed extract?
Is there a shop like this in abuja, pls let me know
please i need Address of a palace i can get figs fruit, i stay at Ikorodu
Yes, you can find herbal products like lycopene, grapeseed, fo-ti, flaxseed oil, ,aromatherapy, barleymax ,greens powder and preworkout at Armo-Deo pharmacy, Purple stone Plaza opp Shoprite Apo, Abuja. I have been there. They also have vitex, dong quai, DIM (Diindole methane) for female hormonal imbalances and fibroids, maca, argan oil, etc. Also, a herbal/ organics online shop nextvitamins.com will be going live by August/ September, 2016.
Please where can I get blackberry fruit. I need it as part of my dad'd diet. Kindly advice. Thanks.
BlackBerry or black cherry? Please, confirm. Black cherry fruit extracted, concentrated and put in capsule form (encapsulation) can be found at nextvitamins.com
Please I would appreciate if you could treat this as urgent. Where can get original Siberian pine nuts oil in Ibadan? So many fake oil around.
Hello. I'd like to get Almond milk. Is there a delivery service to Marina or Ikeja? I need a full carton i.e. 10/12 packs depending on packaging. Look forward to your response. Cheers
Hi .please I made a request for the prices of Hawthorne tea, blackstrap mollasses and magnesium chloride yesterday. But I'm yet to get a reply. Do you have the items and soon can I get them
Thank you
Please do u have cineraria cataract eye drop in ur store, if yes please how can I get it ?
Please can i get almond seed to buy? If yes, pls send me your prices, phone number and contact address to buy it. Thanks
Pls where can get barley max in Lagos state Nigeria and how much is it? thanks.
Pls where can I get barley max in Lagos state Nigeria and how much is it?
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pls do u have raw coconut oil, liver cod oil and butter oil.
Can I get organic ashwanghada from the fig store or order for it online either from Natural Nigerian or fig store
Can I get pinto beans from there too?
This is really nice, do you have lemon essential oil and aguaje?
Please can I get Almond flour from Fig health? Tx
Does anyone know how much difusers are at fig please
How do I get almond butter? I live in kaduna
Sorry do you guys sell supplements for muscle building… Like whey protein or creatine
I sell protein almonds nuts and energy booster drink
Just want to find out if you sell barley grains
Please can I get organic Castor oil in Egbeda area or Alimosho area lagos
pls I need your contacts phone number so I can always enquire on what I need .you can drop it in my mail.
Good morning. Pls I need Ashwagandha powder. How much is it sold ad how do I get .l live Port Harcourt Nigeria.
Do you have turmeric powder;sandalwood powder and rosewater?I use it as a face mask for my 12 year old daughter with acne because she also reacts to harsh creams because they cause her eczema.
Please send me your phone number as well.
Your Comment here please do u have wormwood and clove capsule for sale
I sell flax seed, black seed, black sesame seed and pumpkin seed.
Please I want to know where shop is close to Ajah I want to buy things to make natural lightening blacksoap and lightening cream, list of things, goat milk, cinnamon powder and oil, green tea powder, Aleo Vera powder, sandalwood powder, rose hip powder, black soap, olive oil, rose waterfront aloe vera gel etc.
Dear NN, can I get Ayurveba herbal products for the treatment of Azoospermia?. How much and how soon can I get it?. Thanks for your swift response.
Please do you have ashokarishta herbal medicine,its a product from Ayurvedabay in india
I need ayurvedic herbal medicine for increasing height
Please do you have Barley Max Capsule and Powder in your store? And where are you located?
Please do you have NUCIFIC BIO.X4 food supplement?
please…do u av wormwood capsule for sale,if yes how much
Where can I get a good aguaje herb in lagos & phone no
Where can I get a good aguaje herb & phone no
Pls i need ashwaganda powder.. Plx contact me through my email.. Call me on 08151 also.. Need to ask u some things as well
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Daily Fantasy MLB 5/22/14: Matchup Plays and Value Picks
Fantasy Baseball Daily Leagues: Sleeper Picks and Advice for Upcoming Matchups
May 22, 2014
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MLB teams are finishing up their mid-week series today, and there are plenty of opportunities out there for enterprising fantasy baseball owners to take advantage of. With that in mind, let's take our daily look at some of the popular roster trends out there and see if anyone's right for your team.
Sean Doolittle, RP, Oakland Athletics: We've talked about Doolittle a few times over the past couple of weeks, and he's a hot topic yet again. He nabbed his third save of the year on Tuesday in the Tampa Bay opener, tossing a one-walk inning and fanning a pair. He then got his fourth yesterday with a one-hit inning.
Doolittle is the hottest thing going right now when it comes to fantasy closers. If you're in need of a ninth-inning man, he's the one to target. Following today's finale in Tampa, he'll be heading to Toronto.
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Ronald Belisario, RP, Chicago White Sox: We've got two RP prospects for you today, but this one is more of a speculative add than anything. Belisario got a save against the Royals on Tuesday, but certainly made things interesting as he gave up two hits and an earned run in the process.
We're not super-jazzed about Belisario, as he's not even guaranteed to have the interim job while Matt Lindstrom is banged up. Still, he's about the best option the Sox have in that position, so he's better than nothing in deep leagues.
Jorge De La Rosa, SP, Colorado Rockies: Let's complete our pitching triple-dip by checking out De La Rosa. He's definitely on a roll right now, recording wins in his last five straight, with just seven earned runs split in between those games.
After a horrid start to the season, De La Rosa seems to have figured out something. He's still got some work to do on his ERA (4.14) but his WHIP is coming along (1.20). He'll be on the mound again today at home against the Giants.
Carl Crawford, OF, Los Angeles Dodgers: No one's given Crawford too much attention this season, but maybe that should change. He carried a five-game hit streak into yesterday's matchup against the Mets, logging six runs, two homers, five RBI and three stolen bases in that span. He came up empty yesterday, though.
Crawford has done wonders for his BA this month, and if he continues on this path he'll become a popular name in fantasy yet again. This is your chance to hop on the bandwagon while it's still moving slowly.
Garrett Jones, 1B/OF, Miami Marlins: We've talked about Jones a few times this year, and here he is again. He made some major waves on Tuesday with a 4-for-5 performance against the Phillies that yielded two RBI (and two of those hits were doubles). He had two hits, three runs and two RBI yesterday.
Jones has a couple of things working against him, not the least of which is that he plays for the Marlins. He also occupies a couple of deep fantasy spots, so you might not want to make a move unless you're in a deeper league. The early signs here are good, though.
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Looking to buy a turntable for yourself or loved one? Haven't got a clue how to go about it? Paul Rigby presents his Top 10 turntable favourites plus some extra advice
Fashion. It can be a right pain in the neck, can't it? As soon as something moves into 'vogue', everyone has to have one and, if the fashion is of a technical bent then the larger populace suddenly has to do a crash course in physics, maths and engineering to get their heads around it. Or that's how it seems to those raw beginners who are faced with buying a turntable.
At the moment, vinyl records have become terribly popular…again. Of course, this is not the first time. Vinyl was the only serious game in town from the 50s until the early 80s, if you wanted to listen to music (I say 'serious', there were other options like cassettes and the like out there too).
During the early 80s, CD was introduced and everyone declared vinyl to be a dinosaur, dead and buried. Incredibly, this particular flexible friend has not only survived the CD onslaught but also the download scene and it refuses to move when faced with streaming, laptops, mobile phones and multi-room audio.
Maybe that has something to do with the fact that vinyl is a physical medium. This is music you can actually hold in your hands. It also has value as a second hand item, it is tactile, it is a perfect canvas for expressive sleeve art, it often contains easily read lyrics and interesting notes plus additional artist memorabilia within its packaging.
More than that, despite what fans of digital music (i.e.: CD, downloads, etc) will tell you, vinyl offers the best sound quality of any music source currently available on the planet (except reel-to-reel master tape but new albums on that medium costs around £475 each, so we'll gloss over that one) and provides the best value. That is, you can get better sound quality from a cheap vinyl system than a similarly priced digital system.
I addition, the more money you throw at a vinyl system, the more those records will reward you. There is no upper limit because analogue has no sonic limit. So, I currently have a turntable here worth in excess of £10,000, a bit more than the turntables on show here and the sound quality from it and the similarly priced components it is attached to is simply staggering. I don't say that in an attempt to impress you, I offer these words because, if you pursue and continue the vinyl adventure from the early beginnings available below, if you decide to invest more money and upgrade your hi-fi over the months, years and decades, then your vinyl will constantly reward you with improved sonic quality. If not, you'll still have a ball.
Sure, enough of the future. What about now? Let's assume that you are either buying a turntable for the first time for yourself or are buying the same for a friend or relation. Before we get into the nitty gritty of choosing a turntable, you should ask yourself a few questions first.
1: Budget: how much do you want to spend on this turntable?
2: System: if you buy a turntable and that's all you have in your possession, don't think "Job done!" In the majority of cases, you will not be able to get any music from a turntable itself. You will need to think about a few other components to attach to the turntable first, such as an amplifier and speakers. There are exceptions to that and we'll get to those later. Of course, all of this might affect your budget.
3: Space: If you are buying a turntable…and amplifier…and speakers. Where are you going to put them all? This little lot can take a fair portion of acreage. A vertical shelf system is a good idea although, for the beginner, any available flat area will get you started, at least.
4: New or Second Hand? There are Pros and Cons around this question. 'New' means that everything works, everything is shiny, whole and in one piece. You also have an easier time of it if something goes wrong. But you pay a premium and, it could be argued, the value for money quotient is lower. Second Hand? You can buy top quality for a relatively low price. An expensive item released in 1985 and worth a few thousand pounds in today's money might be available on eBay for a couple of hundred, for example. Downside? With any second-hand purchase, you know yourself that you have to be wary of the seller, to some extent (although the likes of eBay help you out on this one by 'rating' their sellers to encourage a sense of trust), do all of the parts in the sale item actually work as advertised? Are there any issues? Any problems waiting to happen? For secondhand purchase, you really have to ask lots of questions.
So let's address that now.
If you want to buy second hand then there is plenty of general advice on offer from the likes of eBay, accessible readily within their site. Over and above that, if you want to buy a turntable, you need to ask the buyer several questions.
A: Firstly, is the cartridge/stylus new? (The cartridge is the body that holds the stylus/needle and is often sold as a single unit – sometimes the stylus can be separated and replaced. If not, you may have to buy an entire new cartridge.) If it is not new, when was it last replaced? If it hasn't, to be safe, you need to buy a new one. Factor that into your budget. There are plenty of available sources for these things. One of them is Musonic (www.musonic.co.uk). This chap has around 10,000 different styli on his books so your proposed purchase should be in there somewhere.
B: The platter, the rotating flat surface that the record sits on, does it move freely? If it moves yet emits a scraping sound then there might be issues with the internal bearing or something under the platter causing an obstruction.
C: The arm, the piece of metal/plastic that holds the cartridge/stlus, does this move freely? Again, if not there could be problems afoot.
D: Does the turntable sit properly? Is it level? If not, there could be a support problem.
E: When it's 'doing its thing' and playing music. If you reach around the back and twiddle the wires, do you hear a crackling noise? If so, then there may be electrical connection issues.
F: Speed Consistency. When the music plays does the speed change at all, moving slower then faster? Maybe the belt needs changing because it has stretched or is slipping.
G: Overall condition. Take a look around the chassis. Does it look battered, chipped, unkempt, excessively dirty and mucky? If yes on all of these matters then be suspicious.
H: Are the original accessories with the turntable? For example, did the original arrive with a lid? If any of the original accessories are missing then this can be a useful bargaining point for a turntable priced relatively high.
I: Packaging. Does the seller retain the original packaging? This is important because the original packaging will provide the bits and pieces of your turntable with proper support and protection during posting. If you insist that the seller send the turntable via a courier and the turntable does NOT have the original packaging then the seller might have to make it up as he goes along. You are then at the mercy of his packaging skills. Also, couriers are lovely people and generally very efficient but also have a reputation of delivering sensitive pieces of hifi into something resembling a jigsaw. No original packaging? Think about picking up the turntable up yourself, in person.
J: Personal Demo or… Points A-I can only really be cleared up if you are there in person so, if at all possible, arrange an appointment with the seller for a demo of the item concerned. If you really cannot make it to the seller's location and you are buying the item via someone like eBay, then ask as many questions as possible but always ask and wait for the replies on the official site. Do NOT have an offline conversation about the item, even if the seller adds financial inducements. Keep the chatting open and official. That way, if a later disagreement occurs and the seller is found to be lying about this or that, then eBay can track a record of your online conversation to see that the seller is in the wrong and that you are due compensation.
There are some turntables out there that arrive with everything that you need to play vinyl records and hear them too. All of the electronics are neatly hidden inside a single chassis. You simply plug it in, turn it on and bingo! You're away.
There are systems which match this criteria and, if you really want such a system, then I will recommend an example or two for you later.
"So," you might muse to yourself over a coffee and a biscuit, "how come all turntables are not like that then? Why is it that some turntables are sold separately along with amplifiers and speakers? Surely it would save a whole heap of hassle to pile the lot into one svelte box with a single plug?"
Of course, in an ideal world that would be so but the reason all turntables do not follow the 'all in one' approach is because of four major reasons:
1: Sound Quality. This is the biggy. If you squeeze a sensitive turntable with an even more sensitive cartridge/stylus right up close to a throbbing amplifier, pulsating with electricity alongside a bouncing and jumping set of speaker cones then sonic chaos ensues. OK, I exaggerate a tad. Well, look, if you hear such a system on its own, what you hear is a reasonable musical output. But, if you placed such an 'all in one' system next to a similarly priced system which has a turntable, separated from an individual amplifier which is also separated from individual speakers, then you would clearly hear the difference and how much nicer a 'separates system', as it's often referred to, really is. In this light, by comparison, the 'all in one' would sound rather chaotic.
2: Mix and Match. An 'all in one' tends to derive from a single source company. That company might make reasonable turntables but do they make the best amplifiers on the market for the price? How about speakers? Going down the 'separates' route allows you to obtain better value for money by cherry-picking components.
3: Upgrades. If you find yourself financially flush later on, you can always improve a separates system, one piece at a time. That is, you can buy a better turntable, amplifier or speakers as funds allow.
3: Quality/Style. It's easier to maximise the performance of an item if you provide room to fit quality components within. An 'all in one' tends to provide a claustrophobic chassis to work with. Also, given the same space, you can give each component impressive styling to boot.
If you do decide to buy separate components, what exactly do you require? The first and most obvious is the turntable itself. These days, low budget turntables tend to have a semblance of friendliness about them, veering towards the 'plug and play' status of much of today's consumer technology. Well, nearly. You may have to complete some minor assembly but the task should not be an onerous one. Hence, the manufacturers of these designs often fit the arm and the stylus for you and set both up correctly with cables included (You'll find, on more expensive turntables, that the arm might be a separate purchase as well as the cartridge/stylus bit and even the cables too.)
OK, so you've got your turntable: now what? You need to grab an amplifier. This will boost the signal from the turntable so you can hear what's going on. Generally, you can plug your turntable directly into the back of many amplifiers and be done with it.
When you plug a turntable into the back of an amplifier what you are doing is plugging the turntable's wires into a bit called a Phono Amplifier. This is a specially designed mini-amplifier that sits, buried, inside the main amplifier casing. This little module looks after the turntable. When you get your amp, take a look at the back and you'll probably see the word 'Phono' printed next to the appropriate sockets. Thats the only bit of the Phono Amplifier that you'll see or need to see. That's where the turntable cables need to go.
What happens if you look behind your chosen amplifier and you don't see the word 'Phono' adjacent to any sockets? This is a possibility. Don't panic but do reach for your wallet/purse. What's happened here is that the Phono Amplifier has not been included in the first place. Hence, you need to buy a stand-alone Phono Amplifier. The latter tends to arrive in a small chassis, much smaller than the main amplifier. The Phono Amplifier plugs into the amplifier and the turntable plugs into the Phono Amplifier. Don't worry about what plugs exactly where at this stage. The included instructions will walk you through that task.
Next? You'll need a pair of speakers. These also plug into the main amplifier. Speakers come in all shapes and sizes but I'd recommend spending more on your turntable, less on your amplifier and less again on your speakers. Some hi-fi users might disagree with me on this point but I believe that most of your budget should be invested on the source of the music. The more information and detail that you can extract from the source means nicer sounding music. Don't forget, you can always upgrade these components later on.
There's one alternative direction you need to consider when considering the above: active speakers. For those with a small amount of available space available for a turntable set-up or looking for greater convenience, active speakers might be the answer. They consist of a pair of speakers with an amplifier built into the speaker itself. Hence, you plug your phono amp into the speaker and the turntable into the phono amp. This choice gives you one less box to worry about.
In a nutshell, that's it. If you have a turntable, amplifier (with or without a separate phono amplifier) plus speakers then you're ready to go. Now, this feature is supposed to be about buying a turntable but I'm more than aware that there may be all kinds of new turntable/non-turntable related questions that may have just popped up in your head after reading the above. This is where my 'After Feature Support' service comes in or AFS which is an acronym I've just made up to sound slick and official. If you do have any issues and you're reading this away from my website, then pop over there at www.theaudiophileman.com or Google 'Paul Rigby' and 'Audiophile', post your question (there's an area at the bottom of the Home page) and I'll do my best. If you are reading this from within my website then scroll down to the bottom of this article and post your question. Finally, you can always email me at email@example.com. There are no 'stupid' or 'silly' questions when it comes down to hi-fi. Everyone has to start somewhere, so ask away and don't be shy.
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Finally, we get to the turntable recommendations. A few notes about my selection (no sighing in frustration at the back there!) Firstly, I've tried to select 10 different types of turntables. If I've neglected to mention your favourite turntable it's not because I think badly of them, it's just that I'm attempting to cover all bases for all people under different circumstances. There's no point in basically repeating the same type of turntable 10 times. That helps no-one. I'm looking at 10 different types of user here. That also means looking at new and second-hand designs. I want to vary the field here and show the beginner that variety exists in the budget turntable market.
Secondly, I appreciate the different people have different lifestyles and differing amounts of cash in their pockets. Hence, I'm looking at varying budgets. In this case from around £150 up to £800.
Thirdly, beginners need to be aware of one word which often surrounds the hi-fi enthusiast and the associated technologies: audiophile. This word relates to the search for sonic perfection and can start right here, if you so wish. Those looking for great sound are catered for but, I ask budding and veteran audiophiles directly, please don't be upset if you see non-audiophile recommendations here too. Part of the reason for this feature is to get as many people onto the vinyl wagon as possible: however and whatever way I can. If that means recommending non-audiophile methods of doing that, then so be it.
If you just want a basic record player to play some decent music and have no ambitions to go any further on the hi-fi upgrade pathways then great. I'm all for that. The aim here is to help you get the most out of your records and to help you to enjoy yourself.
Fourthly, there is one exception to the above. If you are a beginner and you are a reader of glossy supplements or have breezed through the High St of late then you will be familiar with a range of turntables that sit under brand names such as Crosley, Steepletone, ION, GPO and so on. These companies tend to spend more money on marketing than investing in product quality (It's a 'Bose' way of doing business, if you're familiar with that audio brand). These cheap and cheerful turntables often look appealing, some seem to feature innovative designs while others have a great looking vintage casing. All are available for low, low prices. The ION Audio Max LP is just £79, the GPO Style 3 is £35, the Crosley Cruiser is only £70 and all are available from Amazon et al. Bargain, no? Well, no. Not at all. These poorly built, poorly designed, poorly implemented disasters waiting to happen are put together in such a way as to look great, reel you in, take your money and let you struggle with the aftermath. Not only do they offer poor performance they, more importantly, threaten to damage your precious vinyl, partly because how they are put together more than anything else. Do me a favour, don't go there. Take advice from your Uncle Paul on this one.
Yes, yes, ok. Here's the first one then…
(All prices are at the time of writing)
Price: £159
Contact: www.amazon.co.uk
Probably the cheapest, 'audiophile' quality, new turntable on the market at the moment. Small in stature, it's a good quality item that offers good quality sound. Light in weight with a small footprint, you can choose from a range of colours.
Price: £175+
Contact: www.ebay.co.uk
The best luggable record player ever. Now sadly deleted but available still via second-hand outlets (there are poor quality, copycat copies around for sale as new from competitors – avoid) this turntable arrives with a clamshell chassis. This lid opens up, you put the vinyl on the mini platter, push a rubber bung over it for stability, close the clamshell top and away your go. Arrives with a good quality stylus too. Solid and reliable, it sounds great.
Price: £200-£500+
Contact: www.ebay.co.uk
Plenty of second hand value and for those who want an 'all in one' system that should also include a radio and cassette deck plus style, style, style. If you want a great sounding system that you can show off at parties then this is the one to go for. I say 'one' but there are many variants of the Beocenter of differing specifications and prices and, being second hand, condition. Don't forget, be cautious and wary but do look. Bang & Olufsen's sound output is vastly under-rated.
Price: £248
Contact: www.amazon.co.uk
Rega is one of the turntable manufacturing legends of the hi-fi world. It's been around forever and is highly respected while its turntables are all excellent. This is the outfit's entry point. Well made and supplying great sound quality, it's a good buy because, later, you can buy a Performance upgrade kit for it when funds allow. the kit includes a better cartridge, belt and mat. This can be bought at www.analogueseduction.net for £85.
Price: £246
Contact: www.amazon.co.uk
It might not have the sonic capabilities of the Pro-Ject Essential II Digital (below) but it is a solid enough direct drive turntable and arrives with a USB output and the added ability to play at 78rpm for ye olde shellac discs. It also includes a selectable internal stereo phono amplifier along with Mac- and PC-compatible Audacity software to digitise your LPs to computer.
Price: £309
Contact: www.amazon.co.uk
Very flexible because it features a built-in phono stage into which you can plug in an amplifier or a digital/optical connection. This then means that you can hook up your turntable to a multiroom system like a Sonos, for example, a TV, soundbar or other type of DAC that might sit inside an audio system, Blu-ray player or similar with a digital connection. Hence, this turntable might be the cheapest way to get you playing vinyl-based music if you already have another music system in your house.
Price: £350+
Contact: www.ebay.co.uk
For some people, music and vinyl means the 50s, 60s and 70s and the 'sound' of a record player means just one thing, a Dansette or something similar. These little beauties are, in themselves, vintage collectables and feature everything you need within one (rather heavy) chassis. They sound sepia-tinged and very warm but they evoke a time and a place. If you can, buy one that has been fully serviced (and not one picked up from a car boot, unless you have the techie skills to service one of these things) because lots of things can go wrong with vintage items such as these. While Hacker is a top quality brand to head for, any brand toting a Garrard turntable is preferable than a BSR turntable or similar. Better build and sound quality.
Price: £399
Contact: www.soundhifi.com
An intriguing turntable. Timestep has received the basic direct drive turntable (which, in itself is built like a tank, it's big and heavy) and improved the speed stability. It arrives with a decent, built-in phono amplifier too and comes with an arm and cartridge. The company can supply an improved version, depending on your budget. The 'point' of this recommendation is the type of personal support that Timestep, a smaller company, can provide that some of the larger companies out there cannot provide or are not set up to offer.
Price: £450
Contact: www.ebay.co.uk
I've included this model for those who look upon the basic turntable design and yawn. For those who see design as the most important aspect of the contents of their home. For those who see art as the central focus. This turntable (built in 1959) is just one example (there are other turntables out there) of a series of classic Braun technologies that was created by renowned designer, Dieter Rams. Rams became a protégé of the Ulm School of Design (successor to the Bauhaus) luminaries Hans Gugelot, Fritz Eichler and Otl Aicher. you can see a collection of his works at www.vitsoe.com amongst other sites.
Price: £795
Contact: www.obrienhifi.com
A modern take on the 'all in one' concept. This particular collection of technologies, though, includes the phono amplifier plus a headphone amplifier built inside the chassis. Because of the latter, you don't have to buy a pair of speakers if you're happy to go headphones only. The arms is an excellent one while the Ortofon cartridge is top notch. This is a true hi-fi turntable but still offers great value for money, even at this price.
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5 minutes walk to extensive sandy beaches and the Atlantic Ocean with exclusive access key. The beach is protected by the Florida Reef, third largest in the world, after the Great Barrier Reef and the Belize Reef. The Florida Reef begins at the Hillsboro Inlet and extends south to Key West. Pompano Beach is the Eastern tip of Bermuda Triangle.
This house sleeps 8 in three bedrooms. (with one king size bed and three queen size beds. Crib available and a roll away bed on request. All bedrooms have TV. Two bathrooms en suite and an additional toilet. Two outside showers. New fully equipped kitchen. Indoor dining area equipped for 8. Living room with TV. Breezeway with sports bar and big screen TV. Cable TV with premium movie channels, free Wifi, free local phone service. ADT Security System.
Back patio with outdoor tables and seating for 12. Seating next to jacuzzi, pool and bar. Side patio with outdoor dining table by landscaped, colorful, tropical gardens. Very private backyard and pool area surrounded by privacy landscaping. Other large, paved side patio for games. Heated outdoor pool (18' x 12'). Jacuzzi for 4. Includes yard, pool and jacuzzi service. Key provided for private access to one of the largest, most beautiful sandy and safe beaches in South Florida overlooking the inlet Lighthouse, jet-ski rentals, kite surfing and deep sea fishing boats.
Pet - friendly (with additional pet deposit). Two bicycles provided with helmets. Full laundry facilities.
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Plenty of space, comfy beds, short walk to a great little beach. Definitely would stay again.
This house is perfectly located in a beautiful neighborhood in Pompano Beach. The beach is located a short walk down the road. When we didn't feel like walking to the beach we rode the beach cruiser bikes (that come with the house) down there. The best part of the beach is that we pretty much had it to ourselves. The hotels and high rise condos are located quite a distance away so if you're looking for an empty beach this is the spot! We enjoyed the pool and Jacuzzi everyday...the backyard was very tropical and serene. We love to cook and made full use of the updated kitchen and bbq. The lay out of the house and bedrooms was perfect. Everyone had plenty of space to move around, which was exactly what we were seeking. We rented a car during our stay and explored the area. We discovered some fun bars and restaurants in Pompano Beach and Fort Lauderdale. All in all we had a great time and really enjoyed the house.
Everything was wonderful except for the extremely loud neighbors that played loud music all day and allowed kids to scream outside until 1am each night which woke up members of the family. The owner did what she could about the noise which was appreciated but it was still annoying.
Loved our stay.The house was just as described/photographed. The private beach was perfect for viewing the fireworks.
Nicely decorated, beautiful house, kitchen was fully equipped. Enjoyed the pool and hot tub. We had a cook out one night. Walked to beach about three blocks, The house had beach towels and chairs. The beach was okay, we didn't swim or lay out at that beach, we looked for shells and walked. Fort Lauderdale by the sea is not far from this location and we spend the day there and it's a beautiful beach. We described this property as a house that was dropped in the middle of a jungle. We loved it!!! Would recommend to everyone.
5 minutes walk to extensive sandy beaches and the Atlantic ocean with an exclusive access key, Deep Sea Charter Boat and Intracoastal Flats Boat Marina and other water sports, jet skiing, pier fishing, snorkeling, scuba diving, kite surfing, convenience store, deli, Italian restaurant, pizza and Chinese food.
5 minutes drive to two public golf courses, tennis courts, indoor bowling, local flying lessons, 18 theater cinema, other retail, fast food and fine dining restaurants.
20 minutes from Las Olas Blvd. or Boca Raton for upscale dining and shopping. 30 minutes from the Hard Rock Seminole Casino. 40 minutes drive to outlet shopping. One hour's drive to the Everglades for alligators or bass fishing. Two hours drive to the Keys. Three hours to Disney World.
Golf: 5 minutes drive to two public golf courses at Pompano Beach. Cost $70 for two including cart rental.
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Edgar Davids will arrive at Tottenham on Thursday for a medical.Tottenham hope to sign Edgar Davids by the end of the week as he is expected in North London on Thursday for a medical.
Spurs had originally said that they had landed Davids on Tuesday, before his agent then said that the Dutchman still had other offers to consider.
Rob Geerlings has now confirmed that the Internazionale midfielder to due in the English capital for a medical and talks over personal terms after opting to join Spurs.
"Edgar will be in London tomorrow for a medical with Tottenham Hotspur and to agree personal terms," said Geerlings.
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Davids will now be moving to White Hart Lane, should he tie up the lose ends, before signing on a free transfer.
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"The door to pleasure opens again." 01 January 1998 Drama 99 mins
A guy looking for a place to stay gets a lot more than he bargained for when he finds himself living with a sexy stripper in this drama. After his girlfriend gives him his walking papers, Joe (Jason Schnuit), a naive young man from the Midwest, moves to Los Angeles with plans of attending film school. Life in the big city proves to be a bit more than Joe can handle, and he's soon penniless, with no place to stay. Tina (Brande Roderick), a woman trying to make it as an actress, meets Joe and decides that the poor guy needs a break, so she lets him stay at her apartment. Joe soon discovers that Tina pays the bills with a job as an exotic dancer at a steamy night spot called Club Wild Side. Before long, Joe gets to be close — make that very close — friends with Tina, as well as a number of her fellow strippers.
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Amanda Bynes's lawyer has spoken out to defend his client.
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Community Knowledge Management highlights an often-overlooked area: locating, maintaining, compensating for, and sharing the knowledge of rural, Indigenous, and marginalized (RIM) communities globally. This knowledge is valuable for all humans' prosperity, health, and survival and the planet's health. Respect for and fair compensation to the source communities is essential. Knowledge sharing includes the need for reciprocity for the process must be a two way street. [Subject: Library and Information Science, Knowledge Management]
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Continuing to drive down the price of developing high-quality audio products, Texas Instruments Incorporated today announced three new floating-point digital signal processors (DSPs) based on the TMS320C67x DSP generation. The new C67x DSP generation-based core is a C-efficient, VLIW architecture that offers significant application performance improvements. With a price/performance ratio of up to 130 MFLOPS/dollar, the TMS320C6722, TMS320C6726 and TMS320C6727 DSPs enable audio engineers to incorporate unprecedented DSP processing power into a broad spectrum of audio applications, including broadcast, conferencing, musical instruments and professional audio.
In response to customers' desire for more audio performance, TI created the C672x devices for high-quality audio applications where audio quality and price/performance ratio are critical. TI developed several innovative optimizations for the new C672x floating-point devices, which are code compatible with TI's entire portfolio of C67x DSPs to address these market concerns. Improvements include:
-- Implementing a dMAX DMA engine to offload the processor for specialized off-chip memory accesses during effects processing.
-- Providing new mixed precision instructions, including 32-bit by 32-bit multiplication with a 64-bit result and 32-bit by 64-bit multiplication with a 64-bit result , to improve high-quality FIR and IIR filter performance efficiency in high-sample rate, low-frequency audio applications.
-- Including a flat-memory model for more deterministic application performance.
-- Doubling the number of internal registers from 32 to 64 to improve performance in register-bound kernels, as well as making compiler optimizations easier.
-- Doubling the number of concurrent floating-point add instructions from two to four to boost FFT processing by 20 percent.
-- Increasing the size of instruction cache from 4K to 32K to reduce instruction cache miss penalties.
Together, these innovations provide greater than 20 percent increase in performance for a host of real-world audio applications. For example, MP3 decoding now requires only 16 MHz on a C672x DSP, down from 20 MHz for the C6713 DSP, and 10-band equalizer decoding requires only 6 MHz on a C672x DSP, down from 17 MHz for the C6713 DSP. The C672x devices range in clock speed from 200 to 300 MHz with up to 256 KBytes of SRAM and 32 KBytes of instruction cache. The peripherals on the C672x were selected specifically with audio applications in mind. The subset of peripherals varies depending on the specific processor, but the C672x devices include up to three McASPs, two SPI, an HPI, an RTI, an EMIF, two I2C, a PLL and a dMAX engine.
"We developed our professional audio FireWire products around TI's C6713 because of its high level of floating point processing power and audio connectivity," said Milo Street, chief technology officer, Echo Digital Audio. "With the coming release of the C672x devices and their lower price points, we will be able to broaden our product line and continue to build on our investment in code developed for TI's processors and tools."
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TI is simultaneously announcing availability of a Professional Audio Development Kit (PADK) from Lyrtech Signal Processing. With the PADK, developers are able to quickly evaluate the C672x device performance and begin product development immediately without having to first develop their own prototype board, reducing product design time.
The PADK integrates the C6727 DSP with TI's complementary analog technology, including A/D and D/A converters from TI's Burr-Brown product line, and it is tuned for high-end pro-audio applications. Designed by Lyrtech, the PADK demonstrates the efficiency of the C672x DSP, with the inclusion of real-world pro-audio algorithms and software examples that demonstrate the core's performance and audio processing capabilities. An onboard expansion slot provides flexible I/O connectivity and enables developers to evaluate other analog components to achieve different product price points.
"With the architectural improvements of the C672x DSP core, TI has focused on increasing performance of real-world applications," said Gerard Andrews, worldwide audio DSP marketing manager, TI. "The combination of optimized silicon, production-ready software and comprehensive technical support will enable our customers to get to market quickly."
In addition to the PADK, TI offers DSP development tools designed in tandem with hardware to achieve a high level of raw performance using C. Code Composer Studio™ (TMDSCCSALL-1) includes TI's optimizing C compiler to eliminate the need for assembly code in most cases, creating an easier to maintain code base. For applications requiring mixed video and audio, such as video conferencing, developers save time and effort by being able to use the same development tools for both audio and video subsystems.
In addition to audio applications, the C672x devices are well-suited for a wide variety of applications that leverage floating-point technology, including biometrics, medical and industrial applications. The C67x™ floating-point DSP has been broadly accepted by the digital audio industry and appears in consumer electronics equipment. It is the core technology for the family of Aureus™ audio DSPs which do the multi-channel audio processing in A/V receivers, such as those from Harman/Kardon, JVC, Yamaha and Denon and multimedia/gaming systems. TI's Burr-Brown product line also offers an expanding portfolio of precision analog and mixed-signal IC solutions to meet the high-performance signal processing demands of the professional audio market.
Pricing and Availability
C672x devices are sampling immediately with production slated for 4Q05. The C6722 DSP at 200 MHz is priced at $9.95, the C6726 DSP at 250 MHz is priced at $14.10 and the C6727 DSP at 300 MHz is $19.95, all in production volumes. The PADK is also available now from Lyrtech at a cost of $1995, and it will be available from TI in 3Q05.


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Discussion in '1974 - 1978 Mustang II Talk & Tech' started by Addicted_2_II, Jul 7, 2005.
Yea the engine is 10.8:1 err was
With a stock type camshaft, 8:1 compression tests somewhere around 130 psi. 9:1 tests around 150 psi. 10:1 will be 170 psi. 11:1 will be 190psi. 12:1 and higher, the pressure gauge will tell you to buy better gasoline or alcohol.
Oil present in certain cylinders at the time of the test can cause a compression fluctuation, since oil helps seal the rings.
So aren't the results within the 20% tolerance? They ranged from 151 to 179, and 20% of 151 is 30 psi and 20% of 179 is 36 psi. The difference between the highest and lowest numbers was 28 psi.
I did squirt 2 shots of oil in each cylinder... Hmm maybe the 179 got distributed better than the 152's???
Maybe I will try again today with two more shots of oil in each cylinder just to make sure!
Thanks for everyone's help on this!
One last thing... Could it be my valves leaking causing the big differences? I don't see how my situation could have messed up the valves but again I am no expert!
Maybe they got burnt or something?
Yeah, if you go by the industry's so called general rule, you're right... i think... as long as you've figured it right...
However, i don't. Personally, if the difference between the lowest cylinder and the highest is anymore than 10-15 psi, it gets torn into.
Yes- bent or badly carboned valves can cause compression loss but usually its like a quick bleed and won't be able to 'hold' the reading on the gauge for any period of time. (aka, excessive leakdown)
Based on what you have posted and the events, I dont think your hosed. I was expecting an 80 or a 0 . That would be a broken ring or holed piston. Time to pull the pan and look at your bearings. I think you'll be suprised how little damage there actually is other than the pump and Rod.
Working at a wrecking yard, I do at least two compession tests a day on engines. Your numbers look just fine to me. After running out of oil, everthing got really hot. The engine was likely really dry. The one cyl that was really high, probably had some oil left in it. Shooting more in it made the number shoot way up. I have cranked over engines dry and got 80 psi, shot a couple of squirts of oil down the cyl and it jumps to 300psi! Oil does not compress well, so it can really throw off the numbers! Even though the cars I work on are practically new, they can sit for 6 + months before I dismantle them. Like a car that sits your car is probably just thirsty for lubrication.
I would squirt a couple of shots of oil down each cyl with all the plugs out. Then I would crank the engine over for a minute. Then I would leave it over night and perform another compression test. Chances are you will get more uniform numbers. Good Luck!
Remind me not to buy used engines from you....
You're a dismantler now?? I thought you were a parts counterperson? Last time I checked, doesn't matter how much oil you squirt in the sucker, It's only gonna compress the amount the chamber and piston are designed for. unless you decrease the chamber size with a huge amount of oil. To get 300 psi, you had to of dumped a quart of oil (or not far off) in the damn thing...
2 squirts, 4 squirts - about the same readings. Really no more than 2 is necessary. Just check each cylinder 2-3 times in a row and mark down the average.
His higer pressured cylinders are right for his compression ratio. The lower numbers have me worried. Could have scored cylinder walls, stuck rings, stuck valve(s) or even a leaky head gasket. Tear down is the only 'for sure' way of knowing what you don't know. Cause as I see it, you have 2 pistions firing as high as 10.8:1 and 2 as low as 8.5:1 and I'll tell ya right there, that's gonna cause problems, if not now, later.
I have an update!!! (Good news too)
I did some more reading on how to DO compression testing and the results came out much better!
I shot 3 shots of oil in the "TOP" of each cylinder so the oil would run down and seal the rings completely! I then turned the engine over about 10 times and then tested compression...
New Results:
1 171
2 175
3 181
4 169
5 175
6 171
7 180
8 175
I feel much MUCH better about these results! Just goes to show you a well lubricated engine does make a big Difference!
Thanks for everyone help!
Excellent!! now for the bearings...


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1.BAILOUT!!! Congress is urged to act soon for the sake of the economy.
2."I GET WHY SHE'S HOT OUT THERE..." Bill Clinton says he understands Palin's appeal.
3.CEO BLUDGEONED TO DEATH BY SACKED WORKERS!!! In India, people. In India.
4.FIFTH GRADER SUSPENDED FOR ANTI OBAMA SHIRT!!! It said "Obama: A terrorist's best friend."
5.NINE DEAD IN FINNISH SCHOOL SHOOTING!!! Suspect is in critical condition.
6.THE MAN WITH HALF A FACE!!! Surgeons will operate on man whose face stopped growing when he was three. There's a really gruesome picture, so be warned.
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HONG KONG (Reuters) - SAIF Partners plans to launch a Greater China hedge fund, according to marketing material obtained by Reuters, becoming the first major Chinese private equity firm to branch out into the hedge world.
SAIF, one of China's biggest homegrown private equity firms with about $4 billion under management, is currently speaking to investors about the plan, which is at an early stage.
The SAIF Partners Greater China Fund will employ the long/short equity strategy, the most popular hedge fund strategy in Asia.
Going long refers to buying and holding a security to sell at a higher price. Taking a short position means borrowing a security that one does not own and selling it, in the hope of repurchasing it at a lower price and profiting from the price differential.
The firm, led by former World Bank economist Andrew Yan, did not mention the start-up capital or the launch date in the marketing document.
The marketing document also listed former Credit Suisse executive Brandon Lin who joined SAIF in 2001 and is a partner.
Oliver Liang Zeng, who earlier worked at CICC HK Asset Management and Asia hedge fund Boyer Allan, has joined as an assistant portfolio manager. Boyer Allan shut down in 2011.
SAIF Partners is China's No. 4 private equity firm by funds raised, according to data provider Preqin.
Lin declined to comment when contacted by Reuters.
SAIF, which started investing in Asia in 2001, has invested in more than 100 companies so far in countries such as China, India and South Korea, according to data compiled by Thomson Reuters.
As investors' appetite for hedge funds grows, with money from institutions such as pension funds and endowments pushing the industry assets above $2 trillion, traditional money managers are looking to diversify into the asset class.
Mutual fund giant Franklin Resources bought a majority stake in fund of hedge funds K2 Advisors last month, while Carlyle Group LP said this month it had bought a majority stake in Vermillion Asset Management LLC, a commodities-trading hedge fund manager. (Additional reporting by Stephen Aldred; Editing by Muralikumar Anantharaman)


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Managing Shipments, Controlling Costs
The ability of RFID to track and trace items makes it an ideal tool for improving logistics operations.
RFID systems help track re-usable packaging like pallets and IBC's. The ability of RFID to scan many tags at once and from a distance, lets RFID save costs in warehousing operations, and in goods inwards.
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RFID suppliers produce tags that can stand up to the wear and tear of distribution and logistics.
Consideration of protection against impact, and temperature or humidity extremes can form an important part of selecting the right equipment. CoreRFID's specialist knowledge can help avoid costly mistakes.
Managing Shipments, Controlling Costs
RFID in the supply chain offers traceability and the ability to automatically locate critical components. Portal and gateway applications keep track of goods on the move, locating them to sites or checking their movement around buildings. It can help with the handling equipment too, improving safety and reliability.
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RFID is not only used to manage the products themselves in the supply chain. It can also be used to manage the whereabouts of packaging. Crates, pallets, bins, kegs and carboys can all be tracked using RFID tags selected to cope with the materials involved.
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APPRENTICE star Stuart Baggs was killed by an asthma attack, police have revealed.
The 27-year-old, who rose to fame in the 2010 series of the BBC show, was found dead at his home in the island's capital, Douglas, at around 9am on Thursday July 30.
A statement released by the Isle of Man Constabulary said a coroner found Baggs died of natural causes.
"Mr Baggs had suffered from asthma for many years and died as a result of his condition," the statement said.
Inspector Michelle McKillop said: "From the reaction we have encountered during our inquiries it is clear that this is a tragic and premature loss of such a hardworking and visionary young man.
"We extend our thoughts to the family at this sad time and on their behalf I would request that they are now left in peace to grieve as a family."
In his final interview Baggs told of his dream of taking his company, Bluewave Communications Ltd, to a new level.
"Rather than focusing on mobile phones which people already have and use we are focusing on data only," he said.
"What we intend to do is revolutionise with a series of new products for our 4G network.
"I work, as my hair will tell you, at least 18 hours a day.
"I sleep for four hours religiously, I would not have it any other way, like Margaret Thatcher," he added to Isle of Man Today in an interview published earlier this week.
"This will absolutely change the world," he explained.
"It certainly will because at the moment people are hamstrung.
"The economy is moving towards the digital direction."
Baggs' sister paid tribute to her brother after news of his death broke.
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Best. Casino. Promotion. EVER.Friday, March 27th, 2009
Came across this players club promotion while doing some research for an article I'm writing for "Casino Player" magazine and just had to share it with you. Seems Easter Sunday in Australia will be extremely lucky for anyone who loves — make that adores — chocolate. At the Reef Hotel Casino in Cairns, Queensland, players who enter the casino's "Easter EGGstravaganza" contest have the chance to WIN THEIR WEIGHT IN ASSORTED CHOCOLATES up to 150 kilograms. That's 330 pounds of assorted chocolates!
Check out this excerpt from the "official rules:"
"To enter the promotion, Reef Club Members must earn a minimum of 50 Bonus Points on any day and swipe their membership card at the Entrance Terminal on that same day, to automatically receive 1 entry form….
6. A minor prize draw for 1 Easter Basket will be conducted on Sunday the 29th March at 4:00pm and again on Sunday the 5th April 2009 at 4:00pm. A major prize draw for 150 kilograms of assorted chocolate will take place at approximately 4:00pm on Sunday the 12th April.
7. The major prize winner will win an amount of chocolate equivalent to their body weight up to a maximum of 150 kilograms, or if they do not wish to disclose their body weight, they will automatically win 150 kilograms of assorted chocolate."
Considering my love for all things chocolate, I would SO BE THERE for the drawing. Even if I wasn't chosen, I might be able to talk the lucky winner into sharing the wealth because, as the rules state…
15. Prizes are not transferable or redeemable for cash, services or other goods.
(Now, I also have you wondering what that magazine article is all about but you just have to wait 'til the May issue release to find out!)


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Scottsdale launched its products in earnest in 1997 comprising roll forming machines plus design & manufacturing software.
Scottsdale formed strategic relationships with two major US corporations. In 2003 NuconSteel (Part of Nucor) bought the rights to Scottsdale's panelised technology for the North American market and Mexico.
In 2005, Scottsdale Construction Systems and Truswall (part of Illinois Tool Works) and NuconSteel entered into a joint venture and developed our truss fabrication system. Scottsdale sells the truss technology in all world markets.
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The NBA preseason has been one of the most talked about times to determine if it should even be considered or if teams should just start with the regular season opener. Each fan has their own take on what their favorite teams should do during the preseason. Should their favorite team take it more serious like a playoff game or just tune-up their roster? Here are the good and bad reasons on how the Indiana Pacers should approach the preseason.
The top reason the Pacers should take it seriously is to see how returning forward Danny Granger will work with possibly not being the superstar on the team like he has been the past few years. Forward Paul George emerged last year as a star and plans to be the front-runner for the team this year. Coach Frank Vogel has not determined whether he will start Granger or keep the same lineup as last year by putting Lance Stephenson back in the forward spot. Pacers need to use the preseason to see if George and Granger can work together or not.
The second reason the Pacers should take it seriously is to figure out how the new acquisitions will help their second unit. The second unit is made primarily out of their offseason work such as Luis Scola, C.J. Watson, Chris Copeland, and rookie draft pick Solomon Hill. The Pacers need to take the time this preseason to figure out just how to build chemistry with the new group. It is also important to raise their bench production from last year which should not be hard seeing as how they ranked near the bottom in this category.
A reason that they should not take the preseason seriously is to watch out for injuries. Granger was hurt earlier last week, not because of his knee injury that hurt him last year, but due to a back injury in practice. It looked like it was nothing serious, but just the thought of losing him again in a preseason game tells fans that there is no need to take preseason that seriously. With the Pacers being one of the favorites to come out of the Eastern Conference, they can't afford a major injury to any player.
In conclusion, the Pacers should take the preseason more serious because there is some stuff they need to work on, but they must be very cautious in their aggressiveness in the game. They should work more on the fundamentals such as shooting, passing, and defense and try to stay away from the hustle plays on the floor. The hustle plays shows determination in a player that they should show during the regular season, not the preseason.


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