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Alibaba Poised For Further Growth
- Alibaba reported improving monetization trends, paired with robust volume growth.
- Net income doesn't compare very well to prior periods, but the high profitability excluding investment income reveals that Alibaba's profit margin is respectable when compared to peers.
- The favorable economic backdrop, paired with high growth potential in Chinese e-commerce should be considered when determining whether or not to invest into Alibaba.
Alibaba (BABA) recently updated its F-1 filing to reflect Q2 earnings. The reported earnings figures offered further confirmation of the strengths of the e-commerce business, along with further improvements to the gross/net profit margin figure. Alibaba continues to absorb the benefits of a growing consumer economy in China. Outward looking forecasts indicate that there's further growth potential.
Improving key performance metrics
Source: Alibaba
The mobile monetization rate, for all mobile transactions jumped from .98% to 1.49%, which basically means that the revenue that Alibaba generates per mobile transaction, improved by 50-52 percentage points. The year-over-year growth in mobile revenue, in Q2 was 923%. Both mobile transaction volume as well as the amount of monetization per transaction improved, which drove the significant growth in this segment.
Alibaba's mobile growth is on track ahead of its upcoming IPO, and helps to substantiate the argument that Alibaba will trade at a reasonable valuation in relation to sales and earnings growth.
Source: Alibaba
In Q2, the mobile penetration rate improved from 27.4% to 32.8%. Meanwhile, gross merchandise volume grew 45.2% year-over-year. The growth rate in gross merchandise volume, paired with higher monetization of that volume, drove the bulk of the revenue growth, which trickled down to the bottom line. However, net income growth was driven by appreciation in some of its equity holdings, which was reflected in the interest and investment income line item.
According to Alibaba:
Our net interest and investment income increased significantly from RMB466 million in the three months ended June 30, 2013 to RMB6,828 million (US$1,100 million) in the same period in 2014. The increase was primarily due to a net gain of RMB6,251 million (US$1,008 million) recognized with respect to the revaluation of previously held equity interests, relating primarily to the step acquisitions of UCWeb and OneTouch.
Source: Ycharts
In Q2, Alibaba reported $2.535 billion in revenue, $1.798 billion in gross profit, and $1.99 billion in net income. Revenue grew by 45% YoY, whereas income from operations grew by 26.7% YoY.
The gross margin figure was 70.9% for Q2 quarter, and the net profit margin was 78.6%. However, when excluding the impact from investment income, the net profit margin was 31.4% which is respectable, when compared to other e-commerce entities.
The economics of Chinese commerce
Source: Trading Economics
Consumer spending continues to trend higher in China, with the consumer spending figure reaching 212,187 Chinese Yuan. The improving spending figure coincides with a consumer confidence metric that's consolidating, paired with a growing disposable income per capita figure.
Source: Trading Economics
Source: Trading Economics
The continued improvement in aggregate data indicates that Alibaba's economic environment continues to offer favorable tailwinds. Experts on Chinese e-commerce believe that the market will grow exponentially for many more years.
According to McKinsey & Company:
By 2020, we project, that Chinese e-tailing will match the combined size of today's U.S., Japanese, UK, German, and French markets, reaching $420billion-$650 billion in sales. This has the potential to generate incremental gain of 4-7 percent in private consumption. The major enabler of the continued growth will be enhanced 3G+, and broadband penetration.
Alibaba is well positioned, as it will leverage its scale across its various marketplace platforms to capitalize on the ever expanding Chinese e-commerce market. While the market for e-commerce is large currently, the outward growth potential of the emerging Chinese middle class should not be underestimated.
Despite the favorable growth trends in gross merchandise volume and the improving monetization rates; investors should be wary of participating in the Alibaba IPO. This is because IPOs are known to be excessively volatile, and if the stock moves against the retail investor, it's unlikely that the retail investor will have the conviction to hold onto the stock if it were to fall considerably in value.


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This was our first safari, so we cannot compare to any other camps, but we loved Ilkeliani. Where to start? Of course, the game drives were amazing, and the jeep we used was particularly good because it was open, but it did have a roof, so you felt much more interactive with the surrounding environment and animals, but well protected as well. Our tent was wonderful - the king-size bed was very comfortable, and there were plenty of covers for the cool evenings. The shower and toilet were unexpectedly good. We did have a problem with a leaking sink, but it was fixed very quickly once we reported it. The housekeeping service was twice daily, usually while we were on our game drives. Our tent, like most of them, overlooked the river. We enjoyed sitting outside, trying to read, but being distracted by the amazing bird and animal life in the camp (nothing too scary, though). The food was very good. We are definitely foodies, and we were pleasantly surprised at the quality and presentation. Perhaps not a great gourmet experience, but certainly delicious and beautifully presented. We loved the bar tent, and enjoyed a drink there before dinner each night. But by far the best part of Ilkeliani is the staff - from the safari and nature guides to the dining room staff, to the housekeeping staff, to our Masaii warrior escorts (who also patrolled the camp at night) - everyone was friendly, efficient, helpful, and caring. I arrived at Ilkeliani suffering from a pretty bad intestinal problem, and everyone showed concern and asked about me (word must get around quickly). One of the bar/restaurant guys even made me a special drink one night to help restore my electrolytes. All in all, one of the best travel experiences of my life. We would go back to Ilkeliani in a heartbeat.
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A picture of a woman picking up leftover crumbs after President Mugabe's party has caused people to speak out against the cruel poverty in Zimbabwe.
Opposition has claimed this photo of a woman allegedly picking up cake crumbs after Robert Mugabe's birthday bash
illustrates how wealth is distributed between Mugabe, his close entourage and the rest of Zimbabwean people
A photo allegedly showing a woman picking up cake crumbs that fell from a table during Zimbabwe's President Robert Mugabe's lavish 92nd birthday party has caused a stir in the Southern African nation, where nearly a quarter of the population face the risk of starving to death.
Mugabe's ZANU-PF, which has been the ruling party since 1980, spent up to US$1m (£559,600) of taxpayer's money on the 27 February celebration, which included a huge cake weighing about 203 pounds (92kg). The festivities were held in the drought-stricken Masvingo province, which also proved particularly controversial.
The photo shows a woman wearing flip-flops and a simple t-shirt appearing to bend over to pick up crumbs off the floor next to the VIP table. Mugabe's supporters have claimed it does not prove she was actually helping herself to leftovers of the cake in the shape of Africa.
But observers say the picture highlights the stark inequalities and absurdity in a country where millions face hunger and starvation, and claim the money could have been used to assist vulnerable families in the region.
Cake presented to President Mugabe during his 92nd birthday
Indeed, 75% of the staple maize crop was destroyed by this year's El Nino-induced devastating drought, making it the worst drought since the early 1990s. The Zimbabwean government in February pleaded for $1.5bn (£1bn) in food aid to prevent the death of 1.5 million people, according to the World Food Programme.
Conspicuous spending amidst drought and hunger
Obert Gutu, a spokesperson for the opposition Movement for Democratic Change (MDC), said: "The money that is being budgeted for this ill-conceived birthday bash should actually be used to import maize to avert the impending starvation in Masvingo province and other parts of the country".
In December 2015, one of Mugabe's deputies caused outrage among aid campaigners after reportedly spending US$250,000 (£165,000) on a stay in a five-star hotel, as more than two-thirds of his country's population continue to live below the poverty line.
Mugabe, who turned 92-years-old on 21 February, meanwhile, said he will continue "until God says 'come'",adding he has no intention of stepping down – despite being Africa's oldest leader and the only president Zimbabwe has known since it became independent in 1980.
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In 2015, Global Finance Magazine placed Zimbabwe second-poorest after the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) in its survey of 184 countries. Based on IMF data, the survey showed Zimbabweans' average annual income between 2009 and 2013 was around $589 (£410). In contrast, South African's was more than $11,000 per year (£7.600).
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Why You Should Avoid Bank Of America Stock Jun 14, 2016
Small investors need to think differently than institutional investors. Buying Bank of America because its fundamentals align with value investing hurts the small investors account. It is better for the small investor to buy higher priced, volatile stocks in an uptrend in order to see significant gains in his or her account.
Not The Right Time To Buy Bank Of America Stock Jun 09, 2016
The poor US jobs number announced last week will ensure that the Fed won't raise interest rates any time soon which is bearish for Bank of AmericaThe S&P500 is coming up against major resistance. I see much lower prices ahead for the next 8 to 10 weeksThe UK's pending Brexit vote is an outlier for Bank of America in the sense that the UK is responsible for 25% of the bank's international exposure.
Bank of America missed on revenue and was in-line on earnings. However, expectations were weak going into the quarter, so the mixed results were well received by the investor base. I anticipate upside to valuation due to net interest margin expansion and less severe net charge offs.
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JPMorgan beat on sales/earnings, as analysts were too conservative on trading revenues. The management team revised its outlook, so I have modeled my FY'16 estimates around those assumptions. After modeling FY'16, I believe there's >19% upside to the stock.
Mixed commentary, but broadly negative data points across most bank reporting segments. The best-positioned banks remain JP Morgan and Bank of America. Risk are elevated in Wells Fargo whereas Goldman Sachs and Morgan Stanley have excessive exposure to trading.
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Valuations for bank stocks look fairly compelling, but its worth considering the downside risks before advancing on banks. Of course, the worst case scenario seems fairly improbable, as broader market valuations look poised to recover.
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Bank Of America customers earn very little from majority of deposit accounts at the bank, partially due to the high switching costs. This is definitely a competitive advantage the bank enjoys. Bank Of America stock is cheap and has plenty of capital to put to use for buybacks or a bigger dividend. Long term rates are still falling. Until they rise meaningfully, bank stocks will be rangebound.
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Recent Bank of America stock price action illustrates that an interest rate hike seems to be priced in but this doesn't necessarily mean earnings growth for the bank. I would be cautious about entering into a BoA position at this juncture.
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Bank of America has overtaken Wells Fargo as the favorite big bank of investors. The book value is not yet equal to equity, but that gives BAC more room to run. The former Merrill Lynch makes it stronger than Wells in investment banking
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Last week, the select committee for culture, media and sport published its 60-page report on privacy and media intrusion. The eagerly-awaited report calls for legislation to introduce a formal privacy law, and suggests that the Press Complaints Commission (PCC) beef up its code to enable some complainants to proceed immediately to adjudication. It also proposes that the PCC creates a "pre-publication team" to handle calls from members of the public concerned at press intrusion. So far, so good, for celebrities and the general public alike.
What, though, of the children of celebrities? Are they part of the circus too? If the world of celebrity is a strange one, it is all the more bizarre for the offspring of the rich and famous, who like children of everyday parents have little or no say in their destiny – even if they want nothing more than to be left in peace to read their school-books. But at the same time as celebrities may cheer the conclusions of the select committee, perhaps we should consider what, if any, rights their children have – and whether the select committee's report has done anything to improve their lot.
Simon Smith, managing partner of media firm Schillings, which acts for Sara Cox and Naomi Campbell, is not convinced that children are getting a fair deal. "In the past year I have been asked to advise on a number of private crises affecting the children of parents from varied backgrounds, from a well-known Hollywood actor to a normal British family that had not previously been in the media spotlight," says Smith. "In each case, I've found it worrying that in matters affecting children journalists can make swift, subjective assessments of what is in the public interest."
The 'public interest' is, of course, the key. If we have yet to arrive at a fully-fledged privacy law, preserving the rights to privacy of adults and children alike, there is the PCC and its Code of Practice. Those opposed to legislation on privacy cite the efforts of the PCC and its Code, the "system of self-regulation to which the industry has made a binding commitment," as its preface has it. If it not always expressly stated, underpinning the Code is the idea of public interest: no intrusions into private lives in the absence of 'public interest,' no intrusion into grief or shock unless there is a 'public interest' in doing so, and, "where material about the private life of a child is published, there must be justification for publication other than the fame, notoriety or position of his or her parents" – which, in effect, comes down to the 'public interest' again.
Although the select committee's report notes that the 'public interest' must be "exceptionally high" in relation to children, the notion of the public interest is what worries lawyers such as Simon Smith. Article 6 of the Code, dealing with children, starts with a seemingly uncontroversial statement, which purports to restrict media coverage of children's lives. "Young people should be free to complete their time at school without unnecessary intrusion," says Code – and yet what would amount to 'necessary' intrusion? That which is deemed in the public interest, presumably, however subjectively determined. "It is this that undermines the good intentions of those who supervise the workings of the Code," says Smith.
Although the select committee's report says little of any real import on children's privacy, Smith nevertheless suggests that it should have an impact on the kind of cases he has been dealing with. "The report is a mirror of society's feelings, and the impetus to think in terms of privacy engendered by it should have a beneficial effect on children caught up in the media circus."
There are any number of examples of celebrity children's lives being hi-jacked by the media. There was Euan Blair, drunk in Trafalgar Square – a matter of public interest because if the Prime Minister was unable to supervise his teenage son, how could he manage the country? Never mind that Blair junior was guilty of no more than any average 17-year-old. J.K. Rowling's holiday to Mauritius was less than idyllic in hindsight when she subsequently saw her daughter's image, snapped by a paparazzo, in OK! Magazine, despite the "considerable lengths" to which she had gone to protect her privacy. And last summer there was the case of Tamara Ecclestone, daughter of wealthier-than-thou Bernie.
Ms Ecclestone had turned 18 and left school when The Mail on Sunday published an article headlined "Bernie the Battered Husband." The article was based on an interview with John Keterman, a former boyfriend of Ecclestone's daughter, and it spared few paternal blushes in revealing intimate details of Tamara Ecclestone's relationship, when 17, with Keterman.
Whatever the world thinks of Bernie Ecclestone, who is a stranger neither to controversy nor, indeed, the ruthless ways of commerce, it is not difficult to empathise with his discontent at seeing the demise of his teenage daughter's relationship catalogued in lurid, kiss'n'tell detail. Ecclestone will have regretted the anodyne coffee-table interview he had allowed his daughter to give previously, in which she answered questions on what it was like to be the daughter of a famous father, as if this somehow justified the Keterman revelations. And if the PCC ultimately upheld the complaint he brought insofar as it related to Tamara (rejecting that which concerned himself and his wife, Slavica), Ecclestone no doubt had little truck with the PPC's avowed aim – to balance Keterman's "basic right, according to the principle of freedom of expression, to tell his story about his experiences with the Ecclestones."
For although the PCC found that The Mail on Sunday had breached the Code in publishing intimate details of Tamara Ecclestone's personal life, what parent gives a hoot about freedom of expression when their children are suddenly thrown before the unforgiving glare of the media?
Geoff Steward, an intellectual property litigation partner at city firm Macfarlanes, says that given the ongoing development of the law in this area, the best thing a celebrity can do is apply a bit of common sense. "If they keep their children out of the public eye, there will be little danger of them being pursued by the media," he says, adding that those who court publicity will find it harder to persuade a court that they have a right to privacy. Steward also cautions that, as in the Douglas case, the law of confidence is being used to protect privacy, rather than new law being made. "There seems to be a real reluctance in the courts to recognise a right of privacy," he says. "If there is an argument that individuals deserve extended rights, so far policy decisions seem to be confining these to the law of confidence."
It seems, then, that discretion is the better course of self-promotion, at least where children are involved. If you live your life in the public eye, make sure it is just that: your life, and not that of your children.


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Autopsy reveals Australian baseball player Chris Lane, 22, was killed with a single bullet to the back that damaged both of his lungs
- Chris Lane, 22, was gunned down as he went for a jog on August 16
- President Obama releases statement: 'There is an extra measure of evil in an act of violence that cuts a young life short'
- A funeral will be held for the slain baseball player on Wednesday
Australian baseball player Christopher Lane was killed by a single bullet that hit his back and penetrated both of his lungs and his pulmonary artery, an autopsy has revealed.
The state medical examiner's report, which was released on Tuesday, states Lane suffered a single bullet wound, which authorities said came from a .22-caliber revolver.
The student and baseball player at East Central University was struck while taking a jog through Duncan, Oklahoma on August 16, allegedly by two teenagers who were 'bored'.
The results came as President Barack Obama passed on his condolences to the devastated family.
Sympathies: President Obama has expressed his condolences to the family of Chris Lane, right. An autopsy released Tuesday shows Lane died from a single gunshot wound to the back
In a statement released more than a week after Lane's tragic death, the president said he knew the victim's loved ones were going through trying times.
'As the President has expressed on too many tragic occasions, there is an extra measure of evil in an act of violence that cuts a young life short,' White House spokesman Matt Lehrich told the Herald Sun.
'The President and First Lady's thoughts and prayers are with Chris Lane's family and friends in these trying times.'
Obama's condolences came after Oklahoma Gov. Mary Fallin said she thought it would be a 'nice gesture' if the president extended his sympathies to the family.
'It would be nice if our nation were to certainly express their condolences, how very sorry we are,' the Republican governor told Fox News.
'This is a very unusual circumstance, we don't anticipate that someone would commit such a brutal crime upon an innocent person. I think it would be a nice gesture for him to do that.'
Pain: His parents Peter and Donna speak at Essendon Baseball Club in Melbourne following the death. Obama said he and his wife were thinking of the grieving family during their trying times
Sadness: Lane's girlfriend Sarah Harper is pictured left at a memorial on Sunday and right with Lane
Family and friends of the slain 22-year-old student will attend a private funeral for him on Wednesday in Essenden, a suburb of Melbourne, Australia.
will mark nearly two weeks since Lane was shot in the back and left for
dead while out running in Duncan, Oklahoma on August 16 - allegedly by a
group of teenagers who were bored.
His heartbroken American girlfriend, Sarah Harper, accompanied his body to Australia last week. She was pictured attending a memorial baseball game held by Lane's former club at the weekend.
After the event, she said that the memorial had been 'beautiful' and thanked his friends for getting her through an 'excruciating' week.
'This past week has been excruciating but seeing how much you guys love him really comforts me,' she wrote.
Devoted: Lane is pictured at East Central University, where he was on a baseball scholarship. In a radio interview, he said that he had loved every minute being in the U.S. and had big dreams for the future
As preparations were being made for the funeral, Mr John Edwards, who coached Lane when he was young, said he planned to meet officials of the Victorian Government to discuss creating a 'little league' field in his honor.
Edwards, who also coached Lane as a senior player at the Essendon Baseball Club, revealed that the state government had put forward the idea of replacing a disused baseball field with a Chris Lane Memorial Field.
In just four days a campaign he started to get the field set up has received the support of more than 20,000 signatures.
'When this started, we thought the chances of it happening would be a million to one,' said Mr Edwards. 'Now we've gotten so much support, it's more like 50 to one.'
On Monday, an interview Lane gave to an Australian radio station just after moving to the U.S. emerged.
the interview with Sports Central in Melbourne three years ago, the
then-19-year-old gushed about his experiences as a budding baseball
player while attending college in Oklahoma.
'I've only been over here for about two months now and I can honestly say I've enjoyed every minute of it,' Lane said in the interview. 'It's certainly a great experience I'm having right now.'
Lane is extremely humble in the interview, which can be heard in full on NewsOK. He told the host he is in the U.S. because 'I was really lucky'.
'I'm the only one that's you know, studying in a foreign country and able to play a sport I love,' he said. 'If nothing, I'm going to gain an awesome experience that I'm going to look back on for the rest of my life.'
Lane said he had been playing baseball since he was five but added that, while he loved the sport, he was concentrating on getting a thorough education in the U.S.
Alleged killers: James Edwards Jr, left, and Chancey Luna, right, are being charged with the first degree murder of Lane. Their friend Michael Jones is facing accessory to murder charges
Torn apart: Lane's girlfriend Sarah Harper has flown to Australia to mourn with his heartbroken family
'Most important for me is to get the education and I have the bonus of being a student athlete... if I get my education sorted then everything goes right,' he said.
The interview was carried out when he was at Redlands Community College, and he said that after two years there, he hoped to get into a four-year U.S. college - and maybe reach the major league.
'It would certainly be a dream,' he said. 'But you know, you can only work hard and I've got hopefully four years, fingers crossed over here, so there's plenty of opportunity to put my hand up and see how far I can go.'
In yet a further heartbreaking twist, he assured the host that the Americans loved having Australians in the country. The host concluded: 'We'll keep in touch with you over the next several years.'
After the interview, Lane was granted a scholarship to attend East Central University.
Police have arrested James Francis Edwards Jr. 15, Chancey Allen Luna, 16, and Michael Dewayne Jones, 17, in connection with his shooting.
At the weekend, hundreds of friends gathered on 'Laney's' field of dreams in Melbourne, where his sporting life as a catcher had begun.
Struggle: Andrea, Lane's sister, photographs a tribute on the home plate where he once played
Remembered: Players from Essendon and Melbourne University baseball clubs release balloons before a memorial game in Melbourne on Sunday for the slain Australian baseball player
Devastated relatives and friends released black and red balloons - the colors of the Essendon club where Lane had previously played - which were marked with his player's number, 40.
Referring to the trauma that the Lane famiy faces as details emerge in the U.S. courts, his father said: 'Distance isn't going to change the size of the task ahead, but we still have three beautiful daughters and we have grandchildren.
'They need to pick themselves up each day and get on with their lives. Whatever task you need to do, you get up each day and you have to move forward.'
He and his wife, he said, had been moved by the 'tremendous tributes' to their son.
'So many people have been prepared to roll out and support him,' he said. 'He was much loved, but I have never doubted that for a minute.'
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Computer System For A Receptionist
PC Build
Intel core i3 processor (www.amazon.co.uk) £88 I choose this processor as it is an ideal processor that is powerful enough for a receptionist.
Corsair VS2GB1333D3 2GB RAM (www.amazon.co.uk) £16.99 I have chosen this much RAM as a receptionist wouldn't need a lot of ram in a computer system.
Samsung SyncMaster LED monitor (www.ebay.co.uk) £74.94 I picked this monitor as it is cheap and a receptionist doesn't need a high spec monitor.
Microsoft Office 2013 (http://www.coastalsoftware.co.uk/) £89.99 I have chosen this office software as it is easier to use and also the receptionist will have to use this for work and for keeping data bases up to date.
500 WATT ATX POWER SUPPLY QUIET 20-24 PIN with SATA £12 (www.amazon.co.uk) I choose this power supply as it is cheap and this computer build does not need a powerful power supply because it doesn't have high spec components.
Microsoft Wired Desktop 600 Keyboard and Mouse Set (www.amazon.co.uk) £15.31 I picked this keyboard and mouse as it is the cheapest one I could find also the keyboard and mouse doesn't have to be an expensive one as it is only an office job.
windows 7 32 bit professional (www.amazon.co.uk) £89.31 I picked windows 7 professional as it is more of a business version of windows it is also better for businesses to use.
Asus GeForce 210 Nvidia Graphics Card (www.amazon.co.uk) £21.78 I choose this graphics card as it is cheap but it is still good enough for a receptionist to use and it doesn't need to be a good as its only an office computer.
Antec VSK-4000E 3 Bay ATX Solid Metal Construction Case (www.amazon.co.uk) £27.32 I thought this case was a good deal as it is cheap and quite basic and not to much I also thought it was good as it doesn't need to be top of the range to go into an office.
Bandridge VoIP Headset (www.amazon.co.uk) £3.99 I thought this+ headset would be ideal as it isn't that expensive but it is still good enough for the use of a receptionist.
WD - 2TB Desktop SATA Hard Drive (www.amazon.co.uk) £59.90 I thought this hard drive would be ideal as it is big enough for the receptionist for all him or hers work and for confidential information I also picked this hard driver as he or she wont have to back there work up on cloud storage.
Asus H81M-E Motherboard (www.amazon.co.uk) £39.24 I thought this motherboard would be ideal as it is cheap and the receptionist wouldn't need a good motherboard as he or she is only doing basic work and using basic software.
TP-Link TL-WN881ND 300Mbps Wireless N PCI Express Adapter (www.amazon.co.uk) £12.00 I thought it would be ideal to buy an internal wireless adapter so there is less risk of breakage compared to an external adapter.
HP Deskjet 2540 All-In-One Printer £38.64 (www.amazon.co.uk) I picked this printer because it is cheap and it also has a scanner so it is all in one.
Total £589.41
To be able to work effectively the receptionist would need to be connected to a both a Local Area Network and Wider Area Network.
I recommend a client server network because every client can access the same data which can also be easily backed up. It is also secure so no one who shouldn't be on it can not get on it with out granted access, also using a client server you can connect to the same printer on any computer as the printer is on a client server. Using a client server you can block websites such as Facebook and Twitter.
I recommend a bus topology (see picture above) because each computer or server is connected to the single bus cable. A signal from the source travels in both directions to all machines connected on the bus cable until it finds the intended recipient. If the machine address does not match the intended address for the data the machine ignores the data. Alternatively, if the data matches the machine address, the data is accepted.
The receptionist will need to be able to connect to the internet to order new stationery and use communication software such as email and Skype. The internet is an example of a wider area network. To be able to connect to the internet the receptionist would need to be connected to a router which connects the local area network to the wider area network to allow the data to travel between the two. The router acts as a gateway, at the access point between the two networks. The receptionist would also need an internet service provider (ISP) and an internet browser.
Using the network to manage resources.
Once connected to the network I have recommended above, By the Humber Recruitment Agency can use the network to manage its resources. This can be done by:
- User logins (with limited and necessary access) - All users of this network will have their own log in which is password protected. It also narrows the risk of being hacked. Also every college will get there own log in.
- Shared hardware resources - Using shared hardware resources means anyone who logs into there own account will be able to use the same hardware plus all the computers will have the same hardware as they run by the server.
- Shared storage - Using shared storage is better for this business as all the employees will be able to access there information on any computer.
- Shared security - Using shared security reduces the risk of the sever being hacked as it has a lot of defense systems running also with your work you could put passwords on peoples personal data.
- Data back-up - Loss of data or information can cost a company both money and time. On a client server large amounts of data can be backed up. The company could use a backup software which can back up all files using only one computer the company could use something called Backup4all.
-Network issues- There are many network issues, with LAN for example the network cables could get damaged or dirty like a ethernet for example. There could also be problems with the wireless interface you could also have problems with Insufficient cable bandwidth. There could be too many errors in there system for you to be able to fix. There also could be problems with the Incorrect or sub-optimal device configurations, there could be wireless interface interrupting the connection, there also may be insufficient network bandwidth.
There are many network issues with WAN for example there could be problems with Application issues which is Specific applications performing slowly. You could also have problems with Rising network costs of bandwidth. There could be speed issues with LAN to WAN.
List of possible network issues
Network Cables Damaged - If a network cable is damaged you could loose all your work and data. If you wanted to fix the problem yourself you could electrocute your self so its always best to get a specialists in to fix it.
Rising network costs of bandwidth -If you raise your bandwidth costs you could get charge a lot more money if you do not pay the money then they could cut you off the internet so you wont be able to access any of your data or documents.
LAN to WAN - This is an example LAN, which stands for local area network, and WAN, which stands for wide area network, are two types of networks that allow connectivity between computers.
(WAN) Last night I downloaded an 8 GB file from the internet to my laptop. Download speed was 800 to 1024 KB/sec.
(LAN)Later I wanted to transfer the file from my laptop to my desktop. The transfer speed was in the range of 60 KB/Sec requiring hours to transfer. After 5 minutes it failed. I tried again and had the same issue, same result.
Wireless interface card - If you have a wireless interface card whether its internal or external you have to be careful as they could break if you have an external card you could snap it by moving the computer if you have an internal you have to be careful just in case you snap it when fitting it.
Electrical Interference
Electrical inference can shield cables and devices such as wireless routers. You can hear electrical interference. To stop Electrical Interference Try to move your router to another location. It is possible for electrical interference to occur between non-shielded cables and electrical devices.
Unplugged Cables
If your network is not functioning properly you may see A Network Cable Is Unplugged messages appear repeatedly on the Windows desktop. A message my pop up on your computer screen once every few days or even once every two minutes depending how bad the problem is. To fix these problems check that both ends of the Ethernet cable is tight and not loose. Try replacing the Ethernet cable with a different Ethernet cable to see if the other one is damaged or not. You can try update the network drivers from the manufacturers website. If you try any off the following make sure you reset your network connection.
Legal Requirements
Legal requirements for any software depends on the industry and type of business that particular software is engaged in.
Privacy Laws
If your software records private information about users you have to let the client know what you are doing with there information. Some software companies do not share private information with third party companies they let users know that there not using there information to build more trust.
When installing software you will see a page asking you to read the terms and conditions you have to accept the software terms and conditions or it will not install the software. Make sure you accept the terms and conditions you will also have to read though them.
Buying Software
If you by software over the counter you will receive a paper copy of the terms and conditions. If you buy it online you will not get given a paper copy. When buying a copy in the shops it will have a silver seal on it to prove that it is legitimate.
Types of software licences
Open source Software
An open-source license is a type of license for computer software and other products that allows the source code blueprint or design to be used, modified and shared under defined terms and conditions. This allows end users to review and modify the source code blueprints or design for their own customization curiosity or troubleshooting needs. open source licensed software is mostly available free of charge though this does not necessarily have to be the case.
Multi User Software
multi-user licence- Is a software licence that allows more than one person to use the software, multi-user licensed products and designed for use in a classroom or office setting where two or more people use the software, multi-user products have special features such as management center, not found in the customer version, there additional features support the management and administration of the software for multiple users.
Single Licence
A single license is an authorization that grants one user access the right to use the software package. it may grant the user the right to install only one machine or it may authorize installation on any number of machines as long as that same licensee is the only user.
I would recommend that you buy multi user software as you can install it to your server so all the computers in the area will have the license to use on all the computers.
Program access
Many software manufacturers give out free trials witch last a certain amount of days or hours after the use of the free trial they will stop you from using it by not being able to launch it or they will take away half off the tools. Sometimes it will give you a user registration code.
Program Upgrades
registering to a software can improve functionality to your program. Registering to the programs is better as you get updates of the latest software that the company has produced by not registering to the software means that you will be left with an out dated version of the program. Some software have a registration fee but many online software's allow you to register for free. An other feature of software registration is the company can notify you when there is software upgrades or add ons to the old software.
Changing computer system based on feedback
Tellephone- BT 1000 Cordless DECT Phone £20.12 due to our feedback the receptionist said she prefers to use a telephone to answer her calls
Silicone rests- Fellowes Silicone Wrist Rocker - Purple £7.74 because the receptionist is at the computer for a long period of time i thought that they would want a silicone rest as the receptionist will start to get aching hands.


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Quantum meruit
The term 'quantum meruit' means 'as much as merited' or 'as much as earned'. In other words, it means payment in proportion to the amount of work done. At times in case of a divisible work a party has performed a part of the work and the rest of the work is not performed due to a breach by the other party or due to impossibility of performance, then the party who has completed such part work is entitled to receive remuneration for the same.
The claim for quantum meruit arises
- when a person has done some work under the contract and the other party repudiates the contract or
- The contract cannot be performed due to impossibility or illegality


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First National King & Heath Commercial
Phone: 03 5152 3311
First National Commercial King & Heath
125 Main St,
Bairnsdale, VIC 3875
Phone: 03 5152 3311
Fax: 03 5152 4904
Accommodation/Tourism for sale
Business Details
This distinctive holiday/accommodation letting business in the Metung village offers great financial performance with exceptional lifestyle in the heart of the beautiful Gippsland Lakes.
Large upstairs three bedroom, two bathroom manager's accommodation with views towards Lake King offers excellent accommodation with a jetty berth. A diverse range of income includes the responsibility for the management of incoming and outgoing holiday let customers on a contractual basis, with coordination of cleaning services and maintenance (if required); booking agent for holiday accommodation businesses in the region; Owners Corporation income including management and secretarial; boat hire and a local produce retail offer.
Fabulous working environment together with working flexibility that would also suit current accommodation operators seeking a Fulfilling lifestyle change and strong earnings capacity.
Note; Business available without the freehold unit.
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Becoming love with Love. 2009. $90
Three poems of sacred/secular love by the 13th century Flemish mystic.
Version by William Rueter, with Corrie and Henry Schogt. Four linocuts by the printer. 23 x 19 cm. Printed in Dutch and English. 30 copies. Unciala, Palatino; Unciala. Text printed on Zerkall Nideggen paper; linocuts on kozo gozen paper. 'Sun printed' Nepalese PN 9 paper over boards; spine label.
Tout passe: A French song of exile. 2008. $150
The text of a moving 17th century French song sung by Acadian families driven into exile, in an experimental binding.
Translated by Donald Winkler. Linocut illustration by the printer. 23.7 x 12.8 cm. Printed in French and English. 20 copies. Garamont, Codex; Duensing Titling. Text printed on mura itaboshi utaban; the linocut on kurotani chiri. The support paper is yasu chiri with yamaguchi chiri over boards. Latte Linen Card slipcase; spine label.
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Diary of an Amaryllis. 2008. $65
Colour reproductions of seven drawings by the author. 16 pp. 15 x 19 cm. 30 copies. ATF Baskerville; Latin Antique. Glint ornament. Strathmore Mi-Teintes paper in various colours. Bound as an accordion fold with hand-marbled paper over boards; cloth spine; spine label; ribbon ties.
William Rueter.
The Aliquando Century: The first 100 books from The Aliquando Press of William Rueter. 2008. $20
24 colour illustrations. 57 pp. 22.5 x 15 cm. 250 copies. Quadraat; Carolus, Trajanus, printed offset at Coach House Printing. Zephyr Antique paper; the photos printed on Mohawk Superfine paper. Copies 26 to 250 have curry Linen Card stock covers, printed and bound at The Aliquando Press. Copies 1 to 25 are bound in green tea chest paper with cloth spine and paper label and are reserved for friends of the Press.
Thomas James Cobden-Sanderson. William Rueter, editor.
Majesty, Order and Beauty: Selections from the journals of T.J. Cobden-Sanderson. 2007. $450
Five illustrated pages, including six wood engravings by the printer. xiii+ 73 pages. 27.5 x 18 cm. 45 copies. Palatino type; Palatino, Sistina. White Hahnemuhle Bugra paper, the illustrations printed on handmade yuki gampi paper. Enclosed in latte Linen Cardstock portfolio with red label. Bound in decorated paper covered boards (the lithographed paper designed by Georg Rueter ca. 1900), with foil stamped red Tyvek label.
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The Convergence of the Twain (Lines on the loss of the Titanic). 2006. $65
A moving meditation on the eternal struggle between humanity and nature.
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The Gospel According to Inglis: Aphorisms for our time. 2005.
An anthology of aphorisms and sayings, printed using the full resources of the Press.
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Ten signed copies in quarter calfskin with decorated paper designed by Georg Rueter circa 1900; cloth slipcase $110.00
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The Anguish of the Heron. Translated by Sheila Fischman. 2005. $90.
A moving novella by one of Quebec's most distinguished writers, sensitively realized by the pre-eminent translator of Quebec literature.
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The Quest for the Golden Ingots. 2004. $65.
A delightful cautionary tale inspired by - and printed from - 1950s illustrations for a Quebec children's schoolbook.
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Four Days. Translated by Henry Schogt. 2003. $80.
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Il Giardino d'Amore / The Garden of Love: an anthology of Italian madrigal poems. $140.
Texts of some of the finest Italian Renaissance madrigals, printed in Italian and English, with four type ornament 'gardens.'
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The nuns and the gardener: a tale from The Decameron. 2002. $225.
One of Boccaccio's most pertinent (and impertinent) stories from The Decameron , richly illustrated.
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JOHN F. WHITNEY son of OTIS WHITNEY of MACHIAS ME.
Ephraim Whitney was b.1789 and died Feb.4th,1828 per tombstone in the Getchell Memorial Cemetery in Marshfield, Washington Co., ME.His first born son Otis Crocker Whitney, was b.April 27, 1814 in Machias, ME., per vital records of Machias.About 1839 Otis migrated to settle in the new town of Northfield, ME. where he became Justice of the Peace, surveyor,town clerk and numerous other positions.Probably because there were so few people there to fill them.He had married a woman named Mary and their first born son John was born in Machias on October 15, 1836. Next was Nehemiah, b. August 6th, 1837 in Machias, then James b. Feb. 18, 1840 in Northfield, then Ephraim, b. March 19, 1842 in Northfield, then Louisa E.T. b.March 29,1844 in Northfield, then Adelia T. b. Feb. 9, 1847 in Northfield, and finally Josephine b. 1851 in St. Anthony's, Hennepin Co., MN. From the VR of Northfield, and Machias.
John Whitney married Penelopy (Ward)on July 26, 1856 in St. Anthony's, Hennepin Co., MN., by Simon Biglow Esq.I have a copy of the original marriage license.In the 1860 census of Wisconsin, Pierce Co., town of Hartland, John Whitney and Penelope are living right next to Otis Whitney and his family.John and Penelope have twin sons while living there. Cyrus J. b.August 10,1861, (my great-grandfather) and Sanford Bate.John and family move back to St. Anthony's and then around 1880 the migrate to Morrison county MN and homestead near the town of Little Falls, MN.
John Whitney died on September 5,1906 and Penelope on August 14, 1910.A few years earlier Penelope had made application for a Civil War Pension from duty served by John Whitney in the Civil War.Her pension was denied because she had by mistake filed her application on the wrong John Whitney's service.There was another John Whitney that had served in MN infantry that she believe to be her husband.It was not.Researching the Civil War records I found that Penelope's husband John F. had served in the Civil War in Brackett's Battalion of Mounted Rangers along with his brother Ephraim Whitney. I had ordered from the National Archives the erronious application of Penelope and in the 205 documents they sent was a letter from a Mrs. Rufus Goss stating that she was the sister of John F. Whitney.Research in the 1900 Census showed the wife of Rufus Goss to be Josephine, b. in 1851 in MN.Exactly as shown in the 1860 census of Wisconsin and Otis's family, the family that John F Whitney is the first born of.
This then proves that John F.M. Whitney, (the name used on his probate documents in my possesion), is the son of Otis of Machias ME and NOT the John Whitney b. in Weld, ME as some have aluded to.It took me five years to sort this out but it feels good to know for certain I am working on the right line of ancestors. Otis Whitney left Minnesota in 1863 for Montana.He took a new wife with him, Ellen (Hill) and homesteaded, raised horses and cattle and ranched near Virginia City, Montana.He was a member of the House of Representatives, Seventh Sesion, 1871-1872, Territorial Legislative Assembly. Otis died Sept. 19, 1892 at the ranch in Montana. Cyrus Whitney my great-grandfather migrated to Washington Territory about 1881 after marrying Emma (Bedow).They lived near Spokane, Washington in a town called TumTum.Their first born son, Otis Whitney, died on a hunting trip at the age of 14 from appendicitis and was buried on the homestead.Their next son, Edward Whitney was my grandfather.I would be happy to share informatin with anyone working on these lines. Warmest regards, Dean Whitney
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The decor is victorian theatre which is all a bit glam. It's normally standing downstairs with two levels of seating above.
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I've listened to melodic death metal with heavy folk elements mixed into it before, but never anything like this. In some ways it's like taking Equilibrium and crossing them with Amon Amarth, which sounds a bit weird when read but in practice works very well. Of course it's not quite as simple as that, but you get the idea. Swap the theme of vikings for the Celts and you end up with Suidakra, who produce a very enjoyable album in Caledonia.
Melodeath is my favourite genre, mainly because of the melodic leads that make up most of the music, so with hybrids like these there is always a little concern as to whether the best bits will be washed out of the formula. With Suidakra that is most definitely not a problem, and actually the melodic death metal seems to come before the folk elements do. I'm glad about that, because with bands like Eluveitie where the folk elements are put first the music has a tendency to suffer a little in terms of being catchy and not just repeating itself over and over again. I'm all for hearing a set of bagpipes leading a band (and indeed they do find an occasional place here), but when that's the case right across the album and you hear them as often as I do (pretty much weekly) nothing sounds like it hasn't been done before.
One of the great things that has been done on Caledonia is the epic range of vocals the band uses. There are death metal growls, rough grunts, clean singing (which I have to say is very well done) and even chants. Most people I know like a good chant (and everyone absolutely must know the song '500 Miles'), and having heard Germans trying to cover a song by The Proclaimers I had previously wished that nothing of the sort would happen again. Suidakra manage to do it pretty well though, and it's actually hard to believe that these guys are German rather than Scottish at times across this album.
There are several acoustic songs included across this album, and although that sounds off-putting they all fit in very well. I'd actually be tempted to say that 'Distant Call' is the best song on Caledonia, but there are just too many good moments here to pick a favourite. I've heard acoustic songs done well before, but Suidakra really take things to another level in that area.
The drumming is interesting as well, not just generic stuff played on a constant loop but actually a lot of variation. That isn't something that you'll hear all that often from me, but this guy can actually play very well. The blast beats are present at times, but the cymbals aren't constantly crashing and the snare isn't being beaten like it deserves to die. Every piece of the kit is used as much as the next, which is certainly more entertaining than hearing a load of smashing in the background that serves no purpose.
The guitars are very varied too, more than many bands that play what is considered to be one hundred per cent melodeath. It's sad that that's the case with the world, but at least on this record things are done properly. They're heavy at the same time as well, which is a bonus. The use of keyboards and occasionally bagpipes also strengthen the melodies and it all blends together very well. I'm not sure throwing bagpipes into the middle of one of Amon Amarth's songs would work very well, but for some reason it works in Suidakra's music.
Normally I'm pretty reluctant to give out scores as high as the one I gave this, but Caledonia quite simply merits it. I don't think I've ever heard a folk metal album that I can get into with as much ease as this one, and I thoroughly recommend this album to anyone that's interested in folk metal or melodeath.
Like an oppressive frost, the winter of commonplace melodeath in "Command To Charge" had ravaged the pristine green lands where Suidakra once resided. For many a promising outfit to come out of the darkness of the mid 1990s black and death metal scenes, this sort of blizzard spells death for any hope of recovery, but thankfully the witch of C.S. Lewis' Narnia series had a very short run with these German turned Celtic fanatics. With a blast of spring heat and a much needed return to form, a winner has been uncovered in "Caledonia", the Latinized name given by the Roman Empire for Scotland, a land that they were never able to tame during their campaigns of expansion during the imperial era. And in similar fashion, Arkadius has broken the bonds of commercialized melodeath for something equally as accessible, yet much more intricate and worthy of the legacy established by "The Arcanum" and "Emprise To Avalon".
The rebirth established here is underscored in the wildly different album art, depicting a woodland landscape heavily reminiscent of Elvenking's first 2 albums, and the music follows suit. The only remnant of their previous flop that endures here is the Scottish pipes, which were the only good thing to be heard on said album. The processed guitar sound, the whinny Andres Fridén vocal worship, and the 5th wheel Robb Flynn wannabe singer have all been dropped and the older, folksy melodies and Celtic lore has returned with a vengeance. Acoustic passages are accented to a point that actually surpasses most of their previous endeavors, and the clean vocal sections, while still somewhat gritty and gang chorus oriented, fit in with the epic template suggested in the title of the album. But most important of all is that instead of a depressive tableau that has been done to death since long before "Command To Charge", what emerges here is a character of music triumphant enough to put Ensiferum on notice.
The only weak spot that this album that it overcompensates slightly, perhaps the most forgivable mistake a band can make given the situation, but definitely a noticeable one here. "Highland Hills" is arguably the most accomplished and ambitious epic song that this band has put together, throwing forth a highlight intricate mixture of fast paced riffs, thudding mid-paced grooves, dense keyboard textures, and epic pipes to recapture the image of William Wallace standing atop a pile of felled English soldiers. But its placement at the very beginning of the album lets the proverbial cat out of the bag, and leaves the listener wanting to jump back and listen again before experiencing the rest of the album. Nevertheless, "A Blackened Shield", "Evoke The Demon" and "The IXth Legion" do an excellent job of bringing the goods home in the Viking era Bathory meets Skyclad packaging that was commonplace for them 6 years ago, and "The Ember Deid (Part II)" brings in the typical, woeful acoustic ballad element something fierce.
This is roughly the same caliber as the often glossed over "Lays From Afar", but with a crunchier, newer sound that is more in line with the larger sounding tendencies of the present folk scene. It's still markedly mid-tempo in character, breaking into occasional blast sections, but largely maintaining the Manowar feel of the past. Those who were a bit disappointed with this band's mid 2000s output should be pretty well placated by this, if not completely blown away by how quickly they recovered from what seems to have been a mere momentary misstep. It can be argued that the true greats are the ones that learn from their mistakes, and with a little luck, maybe Children Of Bodom, In Flames and Edguy might take note of this, but forgive me if I don't hold my breath.
The widespread scorn heaped upon Suidakra regarding Command to Charge did a lot to set the stage going forward. While the aforementioned watershed effort featured a few truly awesome cuts like "Dead Man's Reel" and "Reap the Storm," a number of discursive departures from the well-entrenched roots of the band's long-standing genre mashup left many out in the cold. After taking into account the more straightforward melodic death exercise that was Signs for the Fallen, the grandeur of epics like The Arcanum and Emprise to Avalon were becoming but specks in the distance of the Scottish heather - and growing ever smaller.
To Antonik's credit, he shuffled his deck a bit for this one, ejecting Kupka and rotating Schoenen back into the lineup proper. What we have here is in essence the classic Suidakra roster, and this fact is undoubtedly reflected upon the music. "Highland Hills" wastes no time in proving the potency of this approach, covering a number of bases in its eight-plus minute run time and taking care to check all of the necessary hallmarks on its way. Certainly an atypical songwriting stance from these guys, but a number of more direct, streamlined cuts await deeper in the procession, like "Forth-Clyde" and "Evoke the Demon." Toss in three acoustic numbers courtesy of Schoenen, and it goes without argument that we are certainly looking at the framework for something grand here.
In my review for Command to Charge I stated that Caledonia was stylistically indebted to the two records that directly preceded it. The band hasn't attempted to force a revisionist coup and return to their earliest methodology, instead drawing from all of their post-The Arcanum tropes to meld something unique and memorable. As such, the leads aren't quite as soaring and sticky as on Emprise to Avalon, instead deferring to the chunky rhythm section and incredible bass tone to help fill in the atmospheric gaps and inject some quick vitriol when needed. Riewaldt's bass deserves a special mention on its own, absolutely dominating the mix at points and really giving Caledonia a parched, dessicated aural quality that while far from the warmer tones the band has traditionally sided with, is a great change of pace that was sadly dropped soon afterward. Check out the beginning of "Dawning Tempest," during which one almost forgets about how great the riff is underneath, what with the clangy, omnipresent bass slicing and clawing its way to the forefront. There are still some scant keyboards here and there like on "On Torrid Sand," and as usual Antonik makes use of very little regarding the synths, knowing when to interject in order to raise the proceedings to an even more stratospheric echelon.
This leaves some of the more experimental numbers to bring up the rear, and Schoenen is truly at his greatest here. As impressive as Tina Stabel may be, she can never fill the void left by his departure. "The IXth Legion" shows how powerful his cleaner tones are, and diversity is solidified with more affecting, emotional vocal performances like on "The Ember Deid (Part II)." His acoustic ditties are always well worth the listener's time, far from embodying the space-filler status often relegated to such. "Ramble" is one of the greatest acoustic numbers Suidakra has ever written (it runs through three distinct motifs, each better than the last), and serves as a well-needed breather and allows the troops to regroup for another attack. That attack is without a doubt the aforementioned "Dawning Tempest," and after the more half-and-half experimentation of "The Distant Call," Caledonia continues and never lets up in any form or fashion.
Truly a modern classic, and if I was to draft a "Top three Suidakra albums", this would fit seamlessly next to The Arcanum and Emprise to Avalon. Caledonia takes all of what makes modern Suidakra so great, and distills it into the finest of essences. Will this end up being Suidakra's final great album? I surely hope not, but I can't necessarily complain either.
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Note: I am updating this review based on the fact that I was probably too quick to review before. I initially gave this album an 83, that is far too low for this album I now consider classic. Hence, I have re-written the review.
Time to go into "how do I not rave and gush about this" mode. At the time an 83 seemed like the right score, but I have never been far from this album since. And it's grown, and grown in appreciation. Every song on this album crushes skulls. Just classic.
Suidakra are considerably aggressive, yet melodic, balancing somber folk inspired parts, slightly blackened faster riffs and unconvential melodic death metal. Vocals ranging from harsh death/black vocals, to singing, to chants. They wrap all this into a tight, musically proficiant, well written package that any fan of metal could appreciate.
Where most of their lesser contemporaries have abandoned blast beats, Suidakra still throw them in at just the right times in the music. The drumming is quite varied, and colorful. Always complimenting the other instruments nicely. The generic melo death worthless drummers should take notes from this guy - rather than playing their same plodding triplet beats with the same old fills and no variety, he mixes it up, and most importantly makes beats that compliment the music.
The guitar playing is hugely varied. From traditional heavy metal inspired riffs, to extremely melodious death metal with Suidakra's signature all over it, to pure folk acoustic Celtic parts (and even whole songs) to folk infused metal riffs - there is everything, and it's all well done.
And I have to say, the most remarkable thing about this album - nothing in the known universe makes me want to bang my head so damn hard as this album does. I mean, fucking kill people with my forehead. I mean, the lowest level I go to on this is "aggressive nodding", all the way up to "if you need to demolish a building, just put this album on and I will headbutt that fucker into oblivion."
In seriousness, this band blends all it's elements so well, and there is just so much punch to the music. Fantastic riffs abound. There is no lull in the greatness and headbang-inducing awesomeness of this offering. This is just a true classic.