text: Risk & Reliability An Application of High Reliability Theory TIAS Lecture 2006 April 27 – afternoon session Risk management Gerd Van Den Eede Department of Business Administration VLEKHO Business School – Brussels email@example.com PhD Candidate at UvT, supervised by Prof. Dr. P. Ribbers & Dr. B. Van de Walle Overview • An Era of Complexity • On Reliability • On Error • On Operational Risk • The Rationale of Reliability • High Reliability Theory An Era of Complexity Probability of performing perfectly in complex systems Probability of success, each element: 0.95 0.99 0.999 0.9999 1 0.95 0.99 0.999 0.9999 # of steps 25 0.28 0.78 0.975 0.997 40 0.12 0.66 0.96 0.995 100 0.006 0.37 0.90 0.99 1798 The Systems Space Knowledge Required to Understand the System Simple Complicated Complex Complex Adaptive Chaotic The Systems Space Bennet & Bennet, 2004 Cynefin (kun-ev'in) Framework Un-ordered Domains Ordered Domains Complex Knowable C delays E C E relationships exist but so frequently that there Space & Time delays exist. are no predictive models. We still know what they are if we invest energy and Retrospective coherence, resources. the domain of patterns. Chaos Known No obvious perceivable C E C E links are strong, relationships. They are real, discoverable Order is needed. Nothing to and repeat in predictable analyse. Unpredictable ways. We know what reactions to interventions. these are. 0647 Interaction/Coupling Matrix INTERACTIONS Linear Complex Tight COUPLING 1 2 3 4 Loose Ch. Perrow. Normal Accidents, 1984, p. 327. Reflection 1 • Can you think of a process within your organization that is characterized by complexity and/or tight-coupling? • Why is this so? How does the organization deal with it? On Reliability Defining ―Reliability‖ 1.The measurable capability of an object to perform its intended function in the required time under specified conditions. (Handbook of Reliability Engineering, Igor Ushakov editor) 2.The probability of a product performing without failure a specified function under given conditions for a specified period of time. (Quality Control Handbook, Joseph Juran editor) 3.The extent of failure-free operation over time. (David Garvin) 1966 Quantifying ―Reliability‖ • ―Reliability‖ = Number of actions that achieve the intended result ' Total number of actions taken • ―Unreliability‖ = 1 minus ―Reliability‖ • It is convenient to use ―Unreliability‖ as an index, expressed as an order of magnitude (e.g. 10-2 means that 1 time in 100, the action fails to achieve its intended result) • Related measure: Time or counts between failures, for example transplant cases between organ rejection, employee work hours between lost time injuries. 1966 Different Views on Reliability Reliability Unreliability ―Sigma's‖ (approximate) 0.9 10-1 1 0.99 10-2 2 0.999 10-3 3 0.9999 10-4 4 0.99999 10-5 0.999999 10-6 1966 Combining Flexibility & Reliability Reliability & Flexibility as vectors www.physicsclassroom.com/ mmedia/vectors/va.html Reflection 2 • What is meant by ‗Reliability' in your organization? Is this always the case? On what does it depend? • What measures are in place to guarantee this reliability? • How does reliability relate to flexibility? On Operational Risk Criticality of resources depends on business processes running on these systems! Marc Geerts, KBC 2004 Definition Operational Risk (Basel II) "Operational Risk ("OpR") is the risk of loss resulting from inadequate or failed internal processes, people or systems and from external events" (BIS - Basel II) BIS / EU definition includes legal & tax risk excludes strategic, reputational and systemic risks KBC, Ph. Theus, July 2004 Operational risk & other risk categories Business Risk Credit Operational Liquidity Risk Risk Risk Market Risk Raft International, 2003 Examples of operational risks – Wrong pricing model (formula) used by dealers – Double / non (timely) execution of payments – Collateral not properly executed – Losses due to internal / external fraud – Selling wrong product to wrong type of customer – Selling products without proper authorisation or outside the scope of a given license – Fire, flooding, terrorism – Etc. KBC, Ph. Theus, July 2004 Recent losses in the financial industry erisk.com $ > 1.8 billion Sumitomo (copper trading) $ 1,450 million Kashima Oil (currency derivatives) $ 1,390 million Barings (Nikkei –futures & options) $ 1,340 million Metallgesellschaft (energy derivatives) $ 1,100 million Daiwa Bank (fraud in bond trading) $ 750 million AIB (rogue trading) $ 275 million Allied Lyons (currency options) … Who is next ? OpRisk Management is not (only) about trying to avoid the little big one that could bring down the bank KBC, Ph. Theus, July 2004 OPERATIONAL RISK MANAGEMENT includes: 1. Identification of risks 2. Assessment of exposure to risks 3. Mitigation of risks 4. Monitoring and reporting Degree of formality and sophistication of the bank's operational risk management framework should be commensurate with the bank's risk profile KBC, Ph. Theus, July 2004 Reflection 3 • What is the worst thing that can happen to your organization? • Is it sufficiently covered? Is there a shared opinion about how the organization should deal with this risk? • With risk in general? On Error Nominal human error rates for selected activities Activity (Assume no undue time pressure or stresses) Rate Error of commission, e.g. misreading a label .003 Error of omission without reminders .01 Error of omission when item is embedded in a procedure .003 Simple arithmetic errors with self checking .03 Monitor or inspector fails to recognize an error .1 Personnel on different shifts fail to check the condition of hardware .1 unless directed by a checklist Error rate under very high stress when dangerous activities are .25 occurring rapidly Source: Adapted from: Park K. Human error. In: Salvendy G, ed. Handbook of human factors and ergonomics. New York: John Wiley & Son, Inc. 1997: 163 1966 Different approaches • The problem of human error can be viewed in 2 ways: 1. The person approach 2. The system approach • Each has its model of error causation, and each model gives rise to different philosophies of error management 1567 Person approach, basis • The long-standing and widespread tradition of person approach focuses on the unsafe acts -errors and procedural violations- of people on the front line. • This approach views these unsafe acts as arising primarily from aberrant mental processes such as forgetfulness, inattention, poor motivation, carelessness, negligence, and recklessness. • People are viewed as free agents capable of choosing between safe and unsafe mode of behavior. • If something goes wrong, a person or group must be responsible. 1567 person approach, why? • Blaming individuals is emotionally more satisfying than targeting institutions. • Uncoupling of person's unsafe acts from any institutional responsibility is in the interests of managers • Person approach is also legally more convenient. 1567 Person approach: shortcomings Three important features of human error tend to be overlooked: – It is often the best people who make the worst mistakes- error is not the monopoly of an unfortunate few – Far from being random, mishaps tend to fall into recurrent patterns. The same set of circumstances can provoke similar errors, regardless of the people involved. – The pursuit of greater reliability is seriously impeded by an approach that does not seek out and remove the error- provoking properties within the system 1567 System Approach • Humans are fallible and errors are to be expected, even in the best organizations • Errors are seen as consequences rather than causes, having their origins not so much in the perversity of human nature as in "upstream" systemic factors. • Although we can not change the human conditions, we can change the conditions under which the human work. • A central idea is that of system defenses. All hazardous technologies posses barriers and safeguards. When an adverse event occurs, the important issue is not who blundered, but how and why the defenses failed. 1567 LATENT FAILURES Incomplete Inadequate Deferred Mixed Procedures Messages Training Attention Maintenance Production Distractions Clumsy Pressures Technology Regulatory Responsibility Narrowness Shifting Triggers The World Accident DEFENSES Swiss Cheese Model Modified from Reason, 1997 Swiss Cheese Model • Defenses, barriers, and safeguards occupy a key position in the system approach. High technology systems have many defensive layers: • some are engineered (alarms, physical barriers, automatic shutdowns), • others rely on people (surgeons, anesthetists, pilots, control room operators), • and others depend on procedures and administrative controls. • In an ideal word, each defensive layer would be intact. In reality, they are more like slices of Swiss cheese, having many holes- although unlike in the cheese, these holes are continually opening, shutting, and shifting their location. • The presence of holes in any one ―slice‖ does not normally cause a bad outcome. Usually this can happen only when the holes in many layers momentarily line up to permit a trajectory of accident opportunity- bringing hazards into damaging contact with victims. 1567 • The holes in the defenses arise for 2 reasons: 1. Active failures 2. Latent conditions • Latent conditions can translate into error-provoking conditions within the workplace (time pressure, understaffing, inadequate equipment, fatigue, and inexperience) • They can create long-lasting holes and weaknesses in the defenses (untrustworthy alarms and indicators, unworkable procedures, design and construction deficiencies). • Latent conditions may lie dormant within the system for many years before they combine with active failures and local triggers to create an accident opportunity. • Active failures are often hard to foresee but latent conditions can be identified and remedied before an adverse event occur. 1567 Reflection 4 • Where are the ―holes‖ in your ―cheese‖? Are they dynamic? • How do you deal with them? Do you reinforce the layers? Do you implement new layers? … The Rationale of Reliability The Edge Normally Safe No need Inherently Safe Return on 6% Capital 9% 12% Invested Normally Safe Safety Management Systems The Edge Safety Culture Patrick Hudson - Leiden University Reliability Flexibility The interaction between Reliability and Flexibility - • Financial + performance • Mindfulness + - Flexibility Short Term Long Term R&D innovation Reliability Reliability Adaptability to changes - + • Stakeholder's + confidence • Respons - 1830, p.74 Relationship between production and protection (Reason, 1997) BANKRUPTCY Parity zone High hazard ventures Low hazard ventures CATASTROPHE The lifespan of a hypothetical organization (Reason, 1997) BANKRUPTCY CATASTROPHE Achieving a small α ? State of Nature H0 H1 α Type I error Correct H1 incident with Decision severe loss Decision β Correct Type II error H0 decision Missed opportunity Wasted resources … or achieving a small β ? State of Nature H0 H1 α Correct H1 Type I error Decision incident with severe loss Decision β H0 Correct decision Type II error Missed opportunity Wasted resources Reduced scope of action Continuous Scope of updating of Regulated action procedures to avoid History of system recurrence of past accidents and Actions sometimes needed to get the incidents job done Adapted from Reason, 1997 Practical drift Logics of Action Rules Task Loose Engineered Applied Situational 2 3 Coupling 1 4 Tight Designed Failed Stable Unstable Friendly Fire. Snook (2000), p. 186 Diabolo I N D I A H R V G H H T I G R R R D R I T S T U S C O A R K P L T L I T R U O C I T S A O N I R K T L C O I S N S S S K S Reflection 5 • What is the null hypothesis in your organization? • Can your organization be called ‗working harder' or ‗working smarter' • Are there traces of some kind of practical drift? High Reliability Theory NAVAL AVIATION MISHAP RATE 776 aircraft destroyed in FY 50-96 1954 Angled Carrier Decks 60 Class A Mishaps/100,000 Flight Hours Naval Aviation Safety Center 50 NAMP est. 1959 39 aircraft RAG concept initiated destroyed in 40 1996 NATOPS initiated 1961 Squadron Safety program 30 System Safety Designated Aircraft 20 ACT 10 HFC's 2.39 0 50 65 80 96 Fiscal Year 1798 Defining High Reliability Theory (HRT) ―How often could this organization have failed with dramatic consequences?‖ If the answer to the question is many thousands of times the organization is highly reliable Examples: nuclear power plants, aircraft carriers, air traffic control, emergency services, army, SWIFT, Nissan, Railways. Defining High Reliability Organizations (HROs) • HROs face complexity and tight-coupling in the majority of processes they run. • HROs are not error-free, but errors don't disable them • HROs are forced to learn from even the smallest errors Reluctance to accept simplifications Preoccupation with failure Commitment to resilience Sensitivity to operations Mindfulness Deference to expertise Sensemaking HRT Simple system design Sufficient system design Decoupling Process Design Avoid excessive redundancy 1. Preoccupation with failure: Systems with higher reliability worry chronically that analytic errors are embedded in ongoing activities and that unexpected failure modes and limitations of foresight may amplify those analytic errors. The people who operate and manage high reliability organizations ―assume that each day will be a bad day and at accordingly. but this is not an easy state to sustain, particularly when the thing about which one is uneasy has either not happened, or has happened a long time ago, and perhaps to another organization‖ (Reason, 1997, p. 37). These systems have been characterized as consisting of ―collective bonds among suspicious individuals: and as systems that institutionalize disappointment. To institutionalize disappointment means, in the words of the head of Pediatric Critical Care at Loma Linda Childrens' Hospital, ―to constantly entertain the thought that we have missed something.‖ 2. Reluctance to simplify interpretations: All organizations have to ignore most of what they see in order to get work done. The crucial issue is whether their simplified diagnoses force them to ignore key sources of unexpected difficulties. Mindful of the importance of this tradeoff, systems with higher reliability restrain their temptations to simplify. They do so through such means as diverse checks and balances, adversarial reviews, and cultivation of multiple perspectives. At the Diablo Canyon nuclear power plant people preserve complexity in their interpretations by reminding themselves of two things: (1) we have not yet experienced all potential failure modes that could occur here; (2) we have not yet deduced all potential failure modes that could occur here. 3. Sensitivity to operations: People in systems with higher reliability tend to pay close attention to operations. Everyone, no matter what his or her level, values organizing to maintain situational awareness. Resources are deployed so that people can see what is happening, can comprehend what it means, and can project into the near future what these understandings predict will happen. In medical care settings sensitivity to operations often means that the system is organized to support the bedside caregiver. 4. Cultivation of resilience: Most systems try to anticipate trouble spots, but the higher reliability systems also pay close attention to their capability to improvise and act without knowing in advance what will happen. Reliable systems spend time improving their capacity to do a quick study, to develop swift trust, to engage in just-in-time learning, to simulate mentally, and to work with fragments of potentially relevant past experience. 5. Willingness to organize around expertise: Reliable systems let decisions ―migrate‖ to those with the expertise to make them. Adherence to rigid hierarchies is loosened, especially during high tempo periods, so that there is a better matching of experience with problems. —adapted from Karl E. Weick & Kathleen M. Sutcliffe, ―Managing the Unexpected,‖ Jossey-Bass, 2001 Sensemaking vs. decision-making ―If I make a decision it is a possession; I take pride in it; I tend to defend it and not to listen to those who question it. If I make sense, then this is more dynamic and I listen and I can change it. A decision is something you polish. Sensemaking is a direction for the next period.‖ --Paul Gleason 1930 Before the After the Accident Accident Modified from Richard I. Cook, MD (1997) Top management's The Culture Premise Beliefs Values Actions Communication Credible Consistent Salient ―Perceived‖ values, philosophy Consistent Intensity Consensus Rewards Money Promotion Approval Employee's beliefs, attitudes and behaviors Adapted from O'Reilly (1989) Corporations, Culture, and Commitment: Motivation and Social Control in expressed as norms Organizations‖. In: California Management Review, Summer 1989, Vol. 31, No. 4. 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Pete Beadle confirmed as Hereford United's caretaker manager
Updated 1:46pm Thursday 20th March 2014 in News By Paul Rogers, Reporter
PETE Beadle is to take control of the first team at Hereford United on a caretaker basis, the club has confirmed.
The youth team manager will be assisted by his former number two Steve Jenkins, while non-executive director Colin Addison will also have a closer involvement with the team.
Beadle took the under-18 team to the fourth round of the FA Youth Cup this season, where it narrowly lost to Premier League heavyweights Manchester City after extra-time.
The former Newport County manager replaces Martin Foyle, who left the Bulls yesterday.
His first match in charge will be against his former club Barnet on Saturday.
Hereford is currently four points above the Skrill Premier relegation zone with eight games to play.
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Stone Old Guardian Barley Wine Style Ale 2010 - Stone Brewing Co.
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4.1/5 rDev -1%
A: Pours a slightly hazy dark garnet color. A two finger beige head forms with excellent retention. The wispy foam gently recedes after several minutes and leaves some sticky lace behind.
S: I don't get much in the nose. At first a light soapy and oily citrus hop aroma. Followed by some toasted caramel malt. Just not big enough.
T: Surprisingly balanced for a Stone Barleywine. Toasted caramel malt up front. Some chocolate and dark fruits. Plenty of citrus and piny hops linger on for a great balance.
M/D: A medium body and carbonation. Syrupy, sticky, soapy, and oily. There is some hot alcohol, but a great beer to sip on.
This years Old Guardian is much more balance than years past. This is very complex, and I have several bottles to cellar. I can't wait to see how this develops over the next few years. Recommend.
03-13-2010 19:59:52 | More by champ103
North Carolina
4.15/5 rDev +0.2%
Poured from a large bottle into a snifter style glass.
I'm barleywine fan and was happy to see my local store had this brew as I was unsuccessful in locating it last year.
It pours a golden amber hue, a bit lighter in color than I expected, but it looks very good. Mostly clear with a head of not quite 2 fingers - again, a bit surprised by this but still very nice. There was good lacing all the way down the glass.
Aromas were complex, but with more hops than anticipated. I should expect this from Stone - I love their hopped up brews and that's why I buy them so frequently. There is plenty of that typical barleywine related aroma: carmel, dark fruit, and some estery scents, but the additions that blended nicely included some pine and citrus. Very cool.
Flavors were a rush on the first long pull; a rather balanced blend of heavier caramel malts and dark fruit esters with some interesting grapefruit and pine characteristics. Everything works great together and it really comes together as one full-on flavor rush. It's a touch sweet, as you would expect, but the hops tend to mute that a bit. The finish is cleaner than many barleywines I've had, perhaps do to the hops and heavier carbonation, but it certainly lets it go down easier.
Great brew! Stone Brewing scores another win in my book. If you want to try a slightly new twist on the same old barleywine, check out Old Guardian.
03-13-2010 13:12:01 | More by SIRIUS2
4.28/5 rDev +3.4%
I was a huge fan of the 2009 vintage of Old Guardian, so I was incredibly excited to crack open of the 2010 model.
The beer is identical to the 2009 in appearance. It pours a gorgeous, deep amber with a beige head that leaves copious lacing.
The aroma is heavier on sweet caramel malts this year. I'm not complaining, just pointing it out. That's not to say that you don't get some hops in the nose, just not as much as last year.
The flavor is also sweeter and more malty than last year. The 2009 -- when fresh -- was essentially the hoppiest beer I've ever had. The piny, resinous hops immediately kicked you in the teeth. This year, they've upped the malt and produced a somewhat more balanced barleywine. Again, I'm not gonna sit here and say that this little momma isn't hoppy. She is. She's just added some more malt to the repertoire.
Mouthfeel is just as thick and creamy as last year. It just feels great in your mouth. (That's what she said.)
Drinkability is as high as it comes at 11.1%. This beer is a guaranteed ass kicker. No doubt about it. Treat it with respect and it might just see fit to let you survive.
03-12-2010 01:47:43 | More by BigJim5021
4.08/5 rDev -1.4%
I've read many were disappointed with the 2009. The only one I've had of this was back in 2008 with a virgin palate, and I don't remember much from it. I've also been on a barley wine binge this past month and I was quite let down by comparison of others.
Served in a 22oz snifter
A- Reddish/orange, tan and creamy head that left quickly leaving a ring of thick bubble around the edge of the glass. Little lacing.
S- Hoppy at first, well balanced with malts. Very fruity. It became more malty and fruity as it warmed; the hops became faint in the background. It even showed some nuts. Alcohol remained well hidden, even as it warmed.
T- Very hoppy and bitter at first; loved it. Malts were present, providing nice balance. Fruits. Raisins poked through, with very faint molasses. Malty/fruity finish, which was unfortunately short. Alcohol made its presence known as it warmed.
M- I'm coming from a biased love for barley wines with some good viscosity. This was too thin for me; good carbonation though.
D- Very drinkable at 11%.
I love Stone. I guess I was expecting to be blown away. I felt like a teenager again waiting and calling the local bevmo if they had received it yet. I'm sad with the disappointment. Oh well. I hope it gets better with age; got two for the future.
03-06-2010 08:18:15 | More by Alf7247
4.35/5 rDev +5.1%
Bottled on February 9th, 2010. 11.1% ABV.
A- Poured into a Bruery tulip, Old Guardian pours a clear orangish-amber color with a sticky head of tan-colored foam that settles to a fine cap over the beer. Not a lot of lacing remains on the glass, but a silky layer is encased by a thick ring that sticks around for an hour or two.
S- Candied fruits, hoppy and floral notes of citrus fruit and herbal pine, and sticky malt sweetness are kicked up by a strong alcohol presence that actually adds to the character of the aroma -- there's no burn to the smell.
T- The big malt body and its dripping, fruity sweetness hits the palate first, but it's quickly brushed aside by a moderate hop bitterness that lasts through the lightly dry and warming finish. The booze lends a good amount of brashness to the end flavor, but it's not cloying.
M- The feel is surprisingly on the medium side of full-bodied with low carbonation. Rather than being a detriment, the lighter-than-expected texture adds to the drinkability.
D- This year's edition is my favorite thus far. This is probably Stone's biggest beer, but it just works for me.
03-05-2010 07:01:04 | More by Tdizzle
4.25/5 rDev +2.7%
Has a nice amber almost brown color and a large frothy head.
Smells of straight up barley. A bit of sweets because of the large amount of malt.
Tastes a lot less strong than I expected which is great! I don't like my barleywines to be exceptionally sweet.
Has a nice barley taste and some bitterness.
I love this beer! Better than the many before.
03-05-2010 03:39:19 | More by Spineypanda
4.15/5 rDev +0.2%
Better than some of the past vintages, for sure.
Pours a deep amber orange. Smells like caramel-ed grapefruit, a bit of interesting mineral herbaliness, and a heaping load of randomized fruit/citrus aromas.
Taste is not quite as good. The grapefruit, citrus, and sweet, sweet malt backing are a bit eclipsed by the weird funky medicinal herbal thing that's going on. It's still pretty good, oily, sticky, and resiny, but it smells better than it tastes.
Maybe the Old GUardian stuff is back on the right track.
03-02-2010 10:57:25 | More by Overlord
4/5 rDev -3.4%
Poured from bomber into goblet. Limited early 2010 release.
A: Rich glowing somewhat hazy deep amber coloring with nice head for barleywine. Heavy lacing apparent as well. Good looking brew.
S: Nice Stone nose dominated by citrus hop notes but a backing of toffee tinged malt. Nice nose.
T & M: From what I recall the 2010 release strikes me as being more balanced than the 2009 release. Up front malt and toffee notes readily apparent with nice Stone hop notes on the finish.
D: For a barleywine quite drinkable, Bigfoot is still my favorite Old Guardian is a darn fine example of the style.
03-02-2010 03:39:05 | More by elniko
4.35/5 rDev +5.1%
Another winner for Old Guardian. Great copper-brown look with a nice tanned head served about an inch high. Great stick and legs. The nose is strong, even through the foam. Caramelly sweet malt with a ton of citric hops backed up by a wall of alcohol. No surprises, and no punches pulled.
The flavor is in your face, with a huge amount of hops doing battle with fiercely sticky malts. Sweet, with notes of caramel, toffee, slightly roasted barley, toast, and bubblegum. The hops are fruity, especially grapefruit pith, with a hint of pine. Will age like a champion, no doubt. Firm, thick mouthfeel that plays nicely with the high hopping and spot-on carbonation. Superb.
03-01-2010 23:31:19 | More by BretSikkink
3.85/5 rDev -7%
Picked up (2) bottles--one for the cellar and one for tonight. Poured slightly chilled into a Chimay goblet. Bottling date is unknown, but assumed to be recent due to "Early 2010 Release" on bottle.
A :: Pours a rich cognac color, with hints of ruby, copper, and tanned leather. A minimal head cascades to a thin collar with swirls of tiny bubbles forming a film across the surface of the brew. The transparency surprises me.
S :: Spiced apples, earthy hops, and oily citrus dance in an alcoholic dream. Deep, rich molasses lurks in the background with occasional herbaceous and medicinal notes. Surprisingly reminiscent of some overly-alcoholic Imperial IPAs, but the fact that this is a Barley Wine overrides any complaints.
T :: Sharp pine, searing alcohol, abundant malt...and I like it. Big, bright hops provide great balance to truckloads of boozy richness. Woody, citrus notes are a bonus, too.
M :: I am pleased with the healthy carbonation that counters the beer's richness. A smoldering burn from the 11.1% ABV and Stone-grade hop bill remind you that this is a brew to be reckoned with.
D :: This beer surprised me. From my limited experience in the Barley Wine genre, I was expecting raisins, syrup, and face-melting alcohol. Instead, I was greeted with subtlety, structure, and nuance. Well, and a solid dose of alcohol, too. But, after all, this is Stone, and the fact that they produced a product that is so distinctly their own is to be appreciated unto itself. I'm excited to see what a couple months of aging does to Old Guardian.
03-01-2010 07:14:04 | More by RaulMatisse
3.65/5 rDev -11.8%
Pours a nice full, rosy head. Beer itself is a clear amber.
Smell has a certain hoppy citrus feel to it. Although somewhat muted, it does have a hop presence that breaks through.
First sip is a quick snap of sweetness mixed in with a very sharp hop bitterness, brought together with a nice malt body. The flavor is nice because, although very up and in your face at the beginning, the after-taste mellows out to leave a crisp hop finish.
As barleywines go, this tends towards the more hop-filled, yet at the same time leaving in enough sweetness to keep it from becoming too overly bitter.
A good beer, but not my favorite in the genre.
03-01-2010 01:58:34 | More by techfed87
4.28/5 rDev +3.4%
Thank god Old Guardian not only came back, but that it is much much better than last year's batch. Pours a burnt dark orange that is absolutely stunning. This is accompanied by a soft, off white, almost tan head that lingers awhile and laces the glass wonderfully. The smell is of hops and citrusy fruits; more like a DIPA but not as strong, and not as good. Some peach, lots of figs, and tangerine.
The flavor this year is much less hoppy than last year's version was fresh. This version in three years will taste like the 07 does now: incredible. Definitely my favorite batch since 07. Starts off with its usual hoppy character, but it is neither over-done, nor does it linger for too long. Instead, it gives way to an alcoholic orange flavor that is quite pleasing, and perfectly sweet. Other flavors include a hint of figs, red apple, and a very subtle maltiness that develops so well in this beer over a few years. This years version is leaps and bounds better than last. Mouthfeel is too light, but well carbonated nonetheless.
02-28-2010 06:01:34 | More by jdklks
4.43/5 rDev +7%
I love me some Old Guardian. This is a fave of mine for a long time.
A- Nice dark copper color, the head was thick and full when the beer was poured. After a spell it has simmered down to a thin layer over the beer itself. not much in terms of lacing.
S- Very fragrant, with a nice caramel smell with some definite boozyness. A fruityness that comes from the hops which are strong but not overpowering. I'm getting some bubblegum and other flavors I'm just not putting my finger on.
T- Caramel is good and strong, some great sweetness and the hops taste are fruity and cut the thicker malt presence. This one is tasty right now, almost seems like it has been sitting around for a good few months as it is. I bet this years batch will be a great candidate to age. Glad I have a few more for this.
M- Thicker body, but the hops and the carbination do help this one in the mouth.
D- Easy to drink, but best to just sip and enjoy.
02-28-2010 04:10:18 | More by Wetpaperbag
4.08/5 rDev -1.4%
Poured this into the Old Guardian Barley Wine Glasss I got from the brewery.
A-This poured a rich deep amber color with a one finger head that stays relatively long.
S- You can smell this bad boy from a mile away. The hops are very apparant. Citrus and pine. Some sweetness on the back end.
T- Sweetness hits you up front quickly followed by some hops with some alcohol on the finish. I can taste some raisins and fig and piney hops.
M- The alcohol lingers and so do the oils from the hops.
D- The alcohol is hidden for an 11% but it's still apparent. Definitely a sipper. As you drink on it actually feels a bit lighter and it seems to mellow out the warmer it gets.
02-26-2010 06:37:42 | More by pnkRed
4.65/5 rDev +12.3%
From 22 oz. Bottle into Old Guardian Glass.
A: Reddish brown color. Slight filmy head after pour and slight lacing.
S: Caramel, toffee, cherry, floral and pine hops. Sweet malty smell as well.
T: cherry wood, malts, pine, bit of alcohol but is a barleywine so its to be expected.
M: Smooth creamy goodness. Hop oils stick in your mouth for a while.
D: Its a sipper for sure.
02-26-2010 06:31:43 | More by Hershdawg
4.3/5 rDev +3.9%
The "early 2010 release" of this ale is a beatiful beer, ruby colored with half inch of foam - some parabolic retention and streaky lace.
There seems to be plenty of beauquet and aroma but unfortunately this tasting is with a mild head-cold. I can't pull out specifics so I'll just give it a 4.
Flavour is luscious. This ale seems to have significant age on it already - all those swirly ripe flavors are present and this release is ready to drink, aged yes but not extremely complex. The caramel sweetness is well balanced by plenty of hops. Satisfies need for intensity.
Mouthfeel is a thick swimmy bath for the tongue. Plenty of body. Dive in.
The drinkability of this ale is superb - good cold; better as it warmed. Dangerous, could take one to oblivion.
02-25-2010 04:12:47 | More by WickedSluggy
4.18/5 rDev +1%
Poured into my stone barleywine glass. (From notes)
A: Ruby/copper in color. One finger slightly off white head. Slightly opaque. Real nice lacing.
S: Intense aroma. Dominated by hops. Tropical fruits (grapefruit/pineapple). Caramel malt background. Smells almost like a DIPA.
T: Honey, caramel, and a bit of toffee malt profile up front. Real bitter hop profile comes through as resin, pine and grapefruit. Some alcohol up in there too.
M: Full bodied. Bubbly, quite dry. Crisp clean finish.
D: Well masked alcohol makes for an incredibly drinkable barelywine.
I was a little caught off guard due to the somewhat DIPA characteristics of this beer, but I feel it was a very interesting twist on the style.
02-24-2010 03:32:39 | More by billshmeinke
3.88/5 rDev -6.3%
Appearance - beautiful redish color with little tan head and not much lacing.
Aroma - sweet dark fruit, cherries, tart, some toastyness and and strong alcohol is present with some resinous like smells as well.
Taste - Woah! Ohhhh demon alcohol! This definitely needs to age to mellow out a little bit. Raisin, kind of vinous, dark fruit, can tell it's complex but alcohol is a little overwhelming - seems more apparent than in the Russian Imperial with the same alcohol content...hop resin comes through I think it's hopped generously for what it is. Caramel??
Overall it needs to be aged and should not be consumed this fresh in my opinion. Will buy another and open in a year +.
02-23-2010 09:02:20 | More by Zaplt
4.1/5 rDev -1%
A: Poured into a Chimay glass; dark brown with a hint of red, less than 1 cm of head fizzling out to bareley any, very faint lacing.
S: Fresh and crisp piney hops with a relatively faint sweet raisiny malt, especially for a barleywine.
T: Bitterness from Stone's signature hop profile, mixed with the barleywine sweetness of caramel and woody notes. Definitely more bitter than I usually like my barleywines, but the hops give way to more sweetness as the beer warms.
M: Lightly carbonated, but adequately for the style. Clean finish, with a slight hoppiness pushing aside the threat of an alcoholic sting.
D: Although this beer is not as sweet as I usually enjoy in a barleywine, it strikes me as a very accurate representation of stone's beer esthetic: cascade hops are stone's duct tape (in the best way, the ultimate tool), layered over the classic deep sweetness and high alcohol of the beer style. The crisp finish makes this beer taste more like their usual offerings, which are not quite as high in alcohol, but, having finished too much of a 22oz too fast, I can tell you that the alcohol sneaks up on you in a way that usualy barleywines are more obvious.
02-22-2010 07:39:08 | More by AnswerInQuestion
North Carolina
3.8/5 rDev -8.2%
The OG came to the Traid early this year,thankfully.Poured into a imperial pint glass a full rich bronze with a tight two finger head that settled slowly leaving one big sheet of lace behind.Wow the resiny hop aromas seem to be amped up this year,they really stand out,some alcohol and caramel show thru as well.Its real big right now,probably to big,leather and alcohol hits ya up front,the hops are oily and resiny,the sweet alcohol burn really hits hard though.It needs to sit no doubt,this is massive and full of extreme hop goodness,Iam gonna come back to it in a few months.
02-21-2010 23:56:29 | More by oberon
4.35/5 rDev +5.1%
Pours a clear amber color with a small white head that leaves enough lacing on the glass.
Smells of pine hops with some caramel sweetness.
Tastes of a big caramel malt flavor up front followed by that west coast hop flavors of pine and citrus. Some fruit makes an appearance to add depth to the sweetness. Alcohol is very well hidden. Compared to the 2009, I would say it is more balanced and less raw. My complaint about 2009 was that there was too much alcohol character, but that has been resolved and this is more to my liking.
Mouthfeel is on the full side of medium with a good creamy amount of carbonation.
02-21-2010 01:58:33 | More by ocelot2500
New Jersey
3.7/5 rDev -10.6%
I haven't had a brew by Stone that I haven't at least appreciated. Their pale ale and basic IPA were dull in comparison to Arrogant Bastard (including the oaked version) and Ruination IPA. Both of those brews changed my opinion of craft brews and especially highly hopped beers. That being said, this is a barleywine, a style I am not a huge fan of, but still appreciate the subtle nuances of the style.
A: Translucent amber hue with virtually no head and some minimal lacing. Looks like your typical barley wine.
S: Hops, pine, and some mild fruit hit the nose. I can definitely tell this is a Stone concoction simply because of how prominent the hops are in this brew. That's certainly not a bad thing by any means.
T: Mildly sweet and quite hoppy, which of course, isn't a surprise considering the brewer. Well balanced, but hops still peek out more so than any other nuance. Considering this a really hoppy barleywine, it still finishes crisp and smooth with no unusual or overly bitter ending.
M: My 3.0 rating on this one is indicative of the style, not necessarily this actual beer itself. I personally prefer higher carbonation level in most of my beers, but do note that this one is totally true to style. That being said, this one has some mild carbonation, and oiliness due to hops and and moderate mouthfeel. First few sips almost felt slightly watered down, but after several more, I realize that is not correct. This is a moderately full brew in comparison to other barleywines I've had.
D: As always, Stone's brews always hide their ABV very well, but of course any brew pushing over 11% is going to catch up at some point, I don't care if you have alcohol running through your veins instead of blood; this one will still overwhelm you after a few. Still, one of the better barleywines I have had, and reasonably drinkable. Not a session, but a good sipper and probably a great night cap.
02-20-2010 00:51:48 | More by irishking1977
4.45/5 rDev +7.5%
pours a very clear red/maroon with a finger and a half of very even white head which has long retention and leaves a solid strong lacing.
smell is upfront with fresh hops of the citrus and pine variety backed by an earthy note of malts and hops. alot of alchohol heat as well.
taste is suprisingly mellow after the smell. everything balances nicely in the beginning and leaves with a huge bang of hops and syrupy sweetness. not so much alchohol in the taste, but it is still noticeable.
mouthfeel: lightly carbonated, but sorta foams up in the mouth helping it go down smoother. im left with a nice mixture of a oilyness and flavor.
drinkability: lets just say im glad this one is back. it was the first beer i have bought an entire case of at once. i cant wait to try this one with some age. very sessionable for the big beer drinker.
02-13-2010 07:38:40 | More by northaustin
Stone Old Guardian Barley Wine Style Ale 2010 from Stone Brewing Co.
92 out of 100 based on 323 ratings.


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Investigator: Sarah Burgard
Develop customer engagement framework to guide development of customer driven driver information displays and HMI strategies for upcoming battery electric vehicles (BEVs) and plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs). This project is modeled on the project that led the development of Smart Gauge with Eco Guide (recently introduced on the 2010 Fusion Hybrid), will provide the "voice of the customer" to guide the development of the driver information and HMI strategy for BEVs and PHEVs. The benefits of this projet will primarily be qualitative, in the form of enhanced customer satisfaction and positive media coverage. The customer will benefit because they will be able to use their vehicles more effeciently. Smart Gauge with Eco Guide is expected to raise customer expectations regarding how their vehicles communicate, what information is provided, and even the nature of the owner-vehicle relationship. Ford has made this type of innovation integral to its strategies for batery electric vehicles, plug-in hybrid electric vehicles, and hybrid electric vehicles. The process used to develop Smart Gauge with Eco Guide involved a cross-functional team applying ethnographic research methods to develop a customer engagement framework that guided subsequent driver information and HMI strategies. Ethnographic research specifically on battery electric vehicle customers and plug-in hybrid vehicle customers is required to develop specific customer engagement frameworks for BEVs and PHEVs. Such research requires the development of appropriate questionnaires followed by direct interviews, both of which will require guidance from someone trained to observe people and draw conclusions.
|Ford Motor Company
Funding Period: 03/19/2009 to 05/31/2009
Country of Focus: USA
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Amsterdam Hotel LondonAmsterdam Hotel London
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In London's Kensington and Chelsea, the Amsterdam Hotel London offers good value accommodation. Free Wi-Fi access is provided throughout the hotel.
The Amsterdam Hotel London offers a convenient 24-hour reception as well as a safe, babysitting / child services and a lift. The hotel also offers a laundry service, a dry cleaning service and luggage storage. The garden is a peaceful spot to sit and relax.
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Earls Court
29 Aug 2014
- London
Out and about in Earls Court London
Earls Court is a beautiful part of London and one that has much to offer. While you stay at The Amsterdam Hotel, we ensure you will make the most out of your London visit by exploring the local area and see what else you can find to make you come again. Browse our Earls court guide bit.ly/1pPsmLA
21 Aug 2014
- London
Find a cheap place to stay by renting a B&B Hotel in London
London is an amazing city to visit, but can be incredibly expensive – especially if you are staying for a couple of weeks and want to see as many of the sights and attractions as possible. http://bit.ly/1mpClSs
20 Aug 2014
- London
10 Tips for Women Travelling Alone in London
Here at the Hotel Amsterdam, we welcome a number of women guests who are travelling alone each year. We understand that sometimes this can seem like an intimidating idea, and we are pleased that so many of our female guests feel comfortable to stay with us more than once. http://bit.ly/1n90A7J
16 Aug 2014
- London
Tips for making the most of summer in London
Summer time in London can be beautiful, and if you are visiting during the summer months you need to make sure you make the most of your visit. When you stay at the Amsterdam Hotel in Earls court you will find… http://bit.ly/VsvNLG
4 Aug 2014
- London
Some Facts and Features you should take care of most before booking a Hotel.
With all the preparations that come with travelling, whether you are on business trip or leisure, knowing what to look for when booking a Hotel accommodation make it a lot easier. We've put together some Facts and Features you should take care of most before booking.
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18 Jul 2014
- London
London – Day in Day out
So you've arrived in London, and following a good night's sleep, what might your typical day in London entail? With so much to see and do, it's best you ease yourself into London life. Don't aim to try and do too much, as it can be very tiring. And you won't get it all done in a day!.. http://bit.ly/1nRLxmw
14 Jul 2014
- London
Amsterdam Hotel's guide on 9 fun things to do in London
Like any of the world's major international cities, there is so much to see and do in London, with much available without having to spend a fortune. The city is a rich mix of world-famous sights, no fewer than four UNESCO World Heritage Sites of special interest..http://bit.ly/1oA2Jzl
27 Jun 2014
- London
The five worst things that could happen during a trip to London | Amsterdam Hotel London
Bad things can happen with good travellers too. And these worst things are just – that can throw your whole trip into a bad loop but some prevention and research does not let these things to spoil your trip.
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24 Jun 2014
- London
London Film and Comic Con 2014 | Amsterdam Hotel London
London Film and Comic Con is returning on Friday 11th-Sunday the 13thJuly at Earls Court 2. Bringing together actors, fans, artists and invites you to enter a world of sci fi and fantasy for the weekend. stars of various cult programmes and films , there is something to interest every kind of sci fi fan going.
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18 Jun 2014
- London
Discover the new ways that'll surely make you to fall out in love with London.
London is a city full of extremes. It can make you feels like a luckiest person, if you do feel that you are falling out of love with London just take a sneak peak here, you'll found some new ways to fall out in love with London.
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Zoostorm Intel Celeron Processor, 6Gb RAM, 1Tb Hard Drive, Wifi, 18.5 inch Monitor, Desktop Bundle - Black
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This great value Zoostorm desktop PC bundle gives you plenty of outstanding features and a superb price.
From surfing the web to editing video, to social networking and watching videos to helping the kids with their homework, from gaming to word processing, this versatile home PC can handle it all. You can also enjoy or burn music and movies on the built-in DVD drive.
An Intel® Celeron®processor and 6Gb RAM ensure everything happens quickly and smoothly, while the 18.5 inch colour monitor brings everything you do to life with superb colour and detail.
The massive 1Tb (1000Gb) hard drive gives you storage space for up to 280,000 digital photos,250,000 MP3s, 440 hours of DVD standard video or 120 hours of HD video!
Enjoy the incredibly user-friendly Windows 8.1 experience and personalise your Home screen with Live Tiles, your own photos and the people, apps and sites that matter most to you.
Connect with Skype, work with the full power of Microsoft Office or finding your next favourite app in the Windows Store – the possibilities are endless.
Designers, music lovers and non-commercial digital video editors will find this a great value home system for all their creative needs.
Product info:
- Intel® Celeron® 1037U processor (2M Cache, 1.80 GHz)
- Windows 8.1 with Bing
- Hard Disk: 1Tb (1000Gb) HDD
- 6GB RAM DDR3 1600Mhz
- DVD-RW optical drive
- Wi-Fi Enabled
- Intel® HD Graphics
- Network Interface: 10/100/1000 LAN
- 1 set 5.1 channel audio jacks (3 jacks)
- 18.5 inch colour monitor
- Keyboard and mouse included
- Zoostorm desktop PC bundle
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Hoover DYN9164DPGB 9kg Load, 1600 Spin Washing Machine - Black
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The Hoover DYN9164DPGB washing machine quietly gets on with doing a great job – saving you money along the way too.
Super silent motor technology means no distractions and you can run a wash at any time without worrying about it disturbing you.
When you're in a rush, the Rapid 14-minute programme will save the day, with the time manager display letting you know exactly where you are in the cycle.
Hoover's Intelligent Wash System adjusts the water, time and energy to suit the weight of the load you put into the machine to keep wastage to an absolute minimum – no wonder it's got a superb A+++ rating for energy.
With a powerful 1600 spin, you can get your clothes dryer quicker and cut down on having to put washing out to dry on all the radiators in the house.
With a large 9 kg capacity – equivalent to 45 shirts – you can get through the washing basket in double-quick time. The delay start feature means you can set your Hoover washing machine to run later at your convenience.
Useful info:
- A+++ rated energy, A rated wash, A rated dry
- 1600 spin
- 9 kg load capacity
- Super Silent motor
- Rapid 14-minute wash
- Intelligent wash system
- 3D dynamic wash system
- LCD display
- Time manager display
- Auto load control
- Countdown digital display
- Delay start up to 23 hours
- H 85, W 60, D 60 cm
- Colour: Black
- Hoover DYN9164DPGB washing machine
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Canon EOS 700D 18-55mm 18 Megapixel Digital SLR Camera with FREE Canon Starter Bundle
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- Next day delivery available
Unleash your creativity with the Canon EOS 700D digital SLR camera, including a vari-angle touch screen and an integrated flash speedlite transmitter.
With an impressive 18-megapixel CMOS sensor and DIGIC 5 image processor, you can shoot beautifully lifelike pictures that can be blown up to a huge size with no loss of detail
Compose and review images on the 3 inch vari-angle touch screen, which can be moved around to allow you to shoot from unique angle. Easily tap your way through the menu system and handy Feature Guide.
Shoot stunning full HD video, with manual control over frame rate, exposure and sound. Hybrid auto-focus technology enables continuous focusing while in video mode.
When you want to capture a fleeting moment, there's a 5 frames per second burst mode and you can switch to Scene Intelligent Auto, which will detect your shooting conditions and automatically adjust the settings for the best results.
The Canon EOS 100D focuses quickly and accurately on static and moving subjects, thanks to nine AF points, spread out across the frame.
Useful info:
- 18 megapixel CMOS sensor
- 1080p Full HD EOS Movie On-screen
- Hybrid AF
- Up to 5 fps continuous shooting
- Wide-area 9-point AF
- 3 inch vari-angle LCD screen (1040k)
- Scene Intelligent Auto mode
- Creative Filters
- Control speedlites remotely
- 63-zone dual layer metering
- Canon 700D digital SLR camera
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Lenovo G50-30 Intel® Celeron® Processor, 4Gb RAM, 500Gb Hard Drive, Wi-Fi, 15.6 inch Laptop with Optional Microsoft Office 365 Personal - Black
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The versatile and affordable Lenovo G50 laptop PC combines a slimline design with a comprehensive feature set, including a DVD drive.
The 15.6 inch HD widescreen display delivers bright, crisp visuals in 16:9 widescreen format and 1366 x 768 resolution, so all your web surfing, movie watching and gaming comes to life.
Thanks to its stereo speakers with Dolby Advanced Audio, the G50 also offers stunning sound for a fuller, more satisfying home entertainment experience.
Multi-touch touchpad: Optimised for Windows 8.1 features, this touchpad lets you toggle charms and apps, switch between apps, rotate, zoom, and use other functions with various easy swipes and gestures.
You can move data between the G50 and other devices quickly with USB 3.0 SuperSpeed; it's up to 10 times faster than previous USB technologies.
Connectivity options: With 802.11 b/g/n Wi-Fi connectivity, 10/100 LAN, and Bluetooth®, you'll be able to connect to the internet wherever you go.
Useful info:
- Windows 8.1 operating system
- Intel® Celeron® N2830 processor
- 4Gb RAM
- 500Gb hard drive
- 15.6 inch HD LED display (1366 x 768)
- Connectivity: Bluetooth® 4.0, 802.11 b/g/n and 802.11 a/c
- Ports: 1 x USB 3.0, 2 x USB 2.0
- Audio Combo Jack (headphone and mic)
- HDMI-out
- 2-in-1 (SD / MMC) card reader
- Lenovo G50-30 laptop
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HP 15-r040na Intel® Core™ i3 Processor, 8Gb RAM, 1Tb Hard Drive, Wifi, 15.6 inch Laptop - Black
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The stylish HP Pavilion 15-r040na laptop is low on price but high on quality.
The 15.6 inch HD screen gives you vivid colours and smooth motion, while stereo speakers add a rich sound experience. The built-in DVD drive is perfect for gaming, films and music.
Enjoy Windows 8.1, the new operating system that makes everything more personal, with Live Tiles, colours, your own photos and the people, apps and sites that matter most right at your fingertips.
An Intel® Core™ i3 processor and 8Gb RAM ensure everything happens fast and smooth, while a large 1Tb (1000Gb) hard drive gives you plenty of storage space for all your files and entertainment.
Other great features include a HD webcam for video chats and 12 months of ad-free music streaming with HP Connected Music. You can also access and sync your photos across your PC, smartphone and tablet using HP Connected Photo. CoolSense technology stops your laptop overheating (no hot legs!).
Combine your HP notebook with the HP Photosmart 7520 e-All in One printer (see item number 2CB8C) and you can print wirelessly from anywhere via Wi-Fi.
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- Operating System: Windows 8.1 (64 bit)
- Intel® Core™ i3-4005U processor 1.7Ghz
- Intel HD Graphics 4400
- RAM: 8Gb
- Hard Drive: 1TB 5400rpm SATA
- SuperMulti DVD burner
- Webcam with mic
- 10/100 BASE-T Ethernet LAN; 802.11b/g/n WiFi
- Multi-format SD media card reader
- 15.6 inch HD BrightView LED-backlit display (1366 x 768)
- Sound: Dual speakers
- 1x HDMI; 2x USB 2.0; 1x USB 3.0; 1 RJ-45
- HP 15-r040na 15.6 inch laptop
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Sony Xperia Z Ultra 6.4 inch Smartphone with SBH20 Bluetooth® Headset - Black
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Step 1 : Choose Your Handset
Step 2 : Choose Your Network
Step 3 : Top Up When It Suits You
All of our handsets are unlocked, giving you the freedom to select the network that suits you.
Entertainment doesn't come any bigger thanks to the Sony Xperia Z Ultra smartphone's stunning full HD 6.4 inch touch screen.
Enjoy an incredible 1980 x 1080p tablet-style display that will take all your Web browsing, movies, photos and games to the next level, while still having the convenience and portability of a smartphone – it's just 6.5 mm thick!
An 8 megapixel camera lets you capture everything in stunning detail with photos or video and then share it on Facebook or in a message.
It's also dust resistant and can even waterproof up to 1 metre deep, so you'll never fear dropping your phone in the sink again.
As well as connectivity via 3G, Wi-Fi and Bluetooth®, the Sony Xperia Z Ultra is also 4G compatible, giving you access to incredibly fast download times on the move.
Useful info:
- 6.4 inch HD Triluminos touch screen (1920 x 1080)
- Android 4.2 Jelly Bean OS
- Qualcomm 2.2 GHz quad core processor
- 8 Mp camera with autofocus, 2 Mp front-facing camera
- 2Gb RAM
- Wi-Fi; 3G; 4G; Bluetooth® 4.0
- 16Gb internal memory - expandable to 32Gb via microSD card
- Water-resistant to 1 metre
- Includes Sony Bluetooth® Headset SBH20
- Size: 180 x 92.2 x 6.5 mm
- Sony Xperia Z Ultra smartphone phablet
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HP Envy Pheonix 810-211na Intel® Core™ i7 Processor, 16Gb RAM, 3Tb 256Gb Hard Drive, SSD Wi-Fi Desktop Base Unit with 2Gb Dedicated Graphics - Black
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Step up your game with the powerful HP Envy Phoenix 810 clad in battle worthy armor and designed to dominate opponents with performance that's simply game changing. Get in the zone like never before with lightning fast processing, stunning graphics, and sound that puts you right in the middle of the action.
It's simple to reach the hardware and quickly upgrade parts between battles. Don't miss a beat. Feel the game like never before with BeatsAudio, designed for the best sounding, richest audio available on a PC. HP Connected Music. Get access to unlimited listening of radio playlists for 12 months. Enjoy the latest songs of your favorite music styles, ad-free, and get a chance to win concert tickets and experiences with your preferred artists.
Useful information:
- Operating system: Windows 8.1 64 Processor: Intel® Core™ i7-4790 with Intel® HD Graphics 4600 (3.6 GHz, 8 MB cache, 4 cores) RAM: 16 Gb DDR3 (2 x 8 Gb); Total slots: 4 DIMM
- Hard Drive: 256 GB SATA SSD; 3 TB 7200 rpm SATA; DVD SATA writer
- Network interface: Integrated 10/100/1000 Gigabit Ethernet LAN Wireless connectivity: 802.11ac (2x2) Video; NVIDIA GeForce GTX 770 (2 GB GDDR5 dedicated); With hardware video editing acceleration (Supported video software is required to experience certain features.); 2 DVI (VGA via adapter);
- 1 HDMI; 1 DisplayPort Sound: Beats Audio; High Definition Audio 7.1
- Included accessories: Wireless keyboard; Wireless optical mouse
- Ports: 4 USB 2.0; 4 USB 3.0; 1 audio in; 1 audio out; 2 analog audio in; 4 analog audio out; 1 digital audio out; 3 PCIe x1; 1 PCIe x16; 1 MiniCard; 15-in-1 memory card reader; External Drive Bays: One occupied; One available
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Canon EOS 100D 18-55mm 18 Megapixel Digital SLR Camera with FREE Canon Starter Bundle
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- Next day delivery available
The Canon EOS 100D is the world's most compact and lightweight digital SLR camera.
With an impressive 18-megapixel CMOS sensor and DIGIC 5 image processor, you can shoot beautifully lifelike pictures that can be blown up to A3 size with no loss of detail.
Compose and review images on the 3 inch touch screen, where you can easily tap through your footage, the menu system and Feature Guide, which shows you how to use the functions simply and clearly.
Shoot stunning full HD video, with manual control over focusing, frame rate, exposure and sound. Footage can be edited on your PC or Mac, or played directly on an HD TV via HDMI connection.
Low-light shooting without flash is possible thanks to an ISO 100-12,800 sensitivity range, extendable up to 25,600. You can also add a great choice of creative filters.
The Canon EOS 100D can shoot up to 4 frames per second and focuses quickly and accurately on static and moving subjects, thanks to 9 AF points spread out across the frame.
Useful info:
- 18 Mp CMOS
- Great low light shots
- High speed shooting
- Continuous AF in Movies
- 3 inch touch screen display
- Powerful DIGIC 5 processing
- 1080p movies
- Scene Intelligent Auto mode
- Ensures correctly exposed images in all lighting conditions
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Acer Aspire XC-605 Intel® Core™ i5 Processor, 8Gb RAM, 2Tb Hard Drive, Wifi, Desktop Bundle - Black
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The compact Acer Aspire XC-605 desktop PC will power through all your everyday computing tasks.
Breeze your way through essential daily jobs such as email and social networking, homework and personal finances, casual web browsing and online shopping.
This Aspire X Series desktop is just one-third the size of a tower PC, but still offers plenty of power and performance for your multimedia creativity and HD entertainment. Maximise your creativity and your desk space too.
A 2TB (2000Gb) hard drive will provide essential back-up storage for all your data, with space for up to 560,000 digital photos, 500,000 MP3s, 880 hours of DVD standard video or 240 hours of HD video.
An Intel® Core™ i5 processor and 8Gb of RAM make easy work of all your multitasking and you also get Windows 8 for an incredibly user-friendly experience.
Small enough to fit anywhere, the XC-605 still finds space for 5 USB ports and a HDMI port, so you've got plenty of connectivity. All your media is also shareable in the AcerCloud.
Pick your Acer monitor (see drop-down menu above for the choice between 19.5 inch and 24 inch Acer S240HLBID) and you'll have everything you need to get started straight away.
Useful info:
- Intel® Core® Intel Core i5-4440 processor
- 8Gb memory
- 2Tb storage
- Available with 19.5 inch or 24 inch monitor
- Operating system - Windows 8.1
- Wi-Fi
- Wired keyboard and mouse included
- Integrated high-definition, 5.1 channel surround sound
- H 100, W 367, D 269.5 mm
- Acer Aspire XC-605 desktop PC bundle
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Samsung Galaxy S5 Smartphone - Black
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- Next day delivery available
The stunning Samsung Galaxy S5 smartphone comes with an incredible array of features.
It's based around a superb 5.1 inch Super AMOLED full HD touch screen, giving you incredible colours, smooth motion and ultra-fast response times.
There's plenty of power under the hood, with a super fast 2.5 GHz Snapdragon 801 quad core processor and the Android 4.4 KitKat operating system. It's even waterproof!
A cutting-edge 16 megapixel rear camera lets you capture great photos and 4K video and there's also a front-facing 2 megapixel camera for video chats. Fast Auto Focus lets you take pictures of fast movement in sharp focus.
Boost your security with a fingerprint sensor, including unlocking your phone and making PayPal payments. The S5 even helps you stay in shape with a heart rate monitor and personal fitness tracker keeping a record of your walking/running distance, calories, speed and duration.
With 16Gb of internal storage, you can carry plenty of photos, MP3s and video with you, and a microSD card slot lets you add up to another 128Gb.
Useful info:
- 5.1 inch Super AMOLED display (1980 x 1080)
- 2.5GHz quad core processor
- 2Gb RAM
- 16 Mp autofocus camera and 2 Mp webcam
- Shoot Ultra HD video - 2160p at 30fps
- Fingerprint sensor
- Wi-Fi, 3G, Bluetooth® 4.0, GPS
- 4G compatible
- Android 4.4 KitKat
- Dust and waterproof (IP67 rating)
- 16Gb storage, expandable by up to 128Gb via microSD card slot
- Wireless charging
- Size: 142 x 72.5 x 8.1 mm
- Weight: 145 g
- Samsung Galaxy S5 smartphone
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Panasonic SC-AKX38EB-K 550W Mini Hi-Fi - Black
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Panasonic SC-AKX38EB-K 550W Mini Hi-Fi in black.
550W Output Power FM/AM Radio CD player 2CH Digital Amp high force magnet large 20 cm. Woofers 13 different Pre-set equalisers for different music genres. Maximised bass sound, plus wireless audio streaming with Bluetooth 2 x USB (Record and Play) 2Gb (510 Songs) Internal memory MAX Juke App mix play - removes gaps between tracks. 3 colour main unit illumination.
- Weight (kg): 0.018
- 3 x speed ripping from CD.
- 2 x Aux inputs.
- H 334, W 220, D 250 mm.
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Kindle E-ink 6 inch E-book Reader With WiFi - Black
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49 reviews
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- Next day delivery available
Put a 1,400-book library in your pocket with the impressively compact and lightweight Kindle E-ink E-reader.
The glare-free 6 inch E-ink display is designed to replicate the feeling of reading of regular book with the matte screen reflecting light like ordinary paper and no back lighting, so you can read as easily in bright sunlight as in your lounge. Weighing just 170 g it also feels like a regular book in your hand.
WiFi connectivity gives you quick and convenient access to books and content, so there's never any shortage of something great to read. Pick from the nearly 1.8 million downloadable titles available, with over 400,000 titles exclusive to Kindle.
You can even download your favourite magazines and newspapers or borrow books from your public library, then customise them all to be read in the style that fits you best by changing fonts and text sizes.
You can also protect your Kindle with a stylish leather cover – see item number 43EYP.
Useful info:
- 6 inch E-ink glare free display
- 2Gb memory – stores up to 1,400 books!
- Ultra-thin and lightweight
- Extra long battery life
- Set bookmarks and annotations with the easy to use keyboard
- WiFi connectivity for easy access to books and content
- Free library backup with access to 1.8 million books
- Share notes or passages direct to your social network accounts
- Adjustable text sizes and fonts
- Over 400,000 Kindle exclusive book titles to choose from
- Weight: 170 g
- Size: 166 x 114 x 8.7 mm
- Kindle E-ink 6 inch E-book reader


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