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Feedback from our clients
Feedback from our clients
Even though I only spoke to Prav briefly on the phone for her opinion, she was able to gauge my situation quickly and gave me answers succinctly, then discussing the pros and cons of possible actions. She is easy to talk to, pragmatic and able to puts things plainly without lawyer jargon. I felt like I was speaking to a friend with a lot of experience in law, someone with my best interest at heart. I particularly liked her direct, no nonsense approach and ability to advise how each path will actually play out and how that would factor in my life. I would highly recommend her.
We had a great experience in selling and purchasing our home. We cannot see any need to improve your services. Thank you to all for the smooth and uncomplicated experience.
Thank you Grace!!!! That's fantastic work. You're amazing!!!
Hi Prav, Thank you for your time on Friday. I strongly believe I would not Have achieved half of what we accomplished if you were not my lawyer that day. My children and I are grateful for your efforts and time.
I just wanted to say thank you from the bottom of my heart. Carmen, you have been a wonderful support and I truly appreciate you being so efficient, quick to answer my questions and reliable.
Prav, what can I say? I love your no nonsense style. Thank you for absolutely everything.
You both put up with me when I was at times (ok more than a few times!) irrational! Thank you for talking me down off the ledge many times.
I truly appreciate everything you've both done. Onwards and upwards.
Enjoy your break with your families.
Thank you so much for your prompt, professional and friendly service today and throughout for the transaction of our property on Church Road, Taigum. It is sincerely appreciated!
Thank you all for a smooth and painless conveyancing process. I look forward to working with the Cornerstone Law Offices team again soon.
Dear Hannah, please accept my personal gratitude and appreciation for the care and concern you, Pravinita and the lovely people in your good office constantly afforded to Sarah. Thank you & all the best
I would like to take this opportunity to congratulate Pravinita, Grace and Carol from Cornerstone Law Offices for their absolute professionalism and effortless execution of the sale of my father's house and relocation to a retirement village. I cannot thank you all enough. Your empathy and understanding is rare but appreciated.
I was very nervous about seeing a lawyer but I found Pravinita and the Cornerstone Law Offices team the 'exception' to the rule. They were very kind, approachable, and Pravinita was realistic when discussing options and outcomes. The matter settled out of court with both parties being happy. Thank you Cornerstone team.
Custody of Children and Property Settlement – Pravinita is an exceptional lawyer and exceptional person. She helped me to assess, understand, address and solve my matters. I really appreciate her way to handle things – I did not expect that I could find humour in such emotionally charged, taxing, grim circumstances. Prav set my expectations right from the beginning and managed the Court process incredibly well. I felt safe and secure with her in Court and know that she was able to handle any situation. Prav is HUGE value for money and takes care that the bills keep reasonable. Her advice is priceless. Thank you so much, Prav!
Prav is like a little pocket rocket… that packs mean punch! She certainly helped me through my family law process to find that light at the end of the tunnel… By far the most efficient and straight forward lawyer I've met. I should know as I sacked a few before I met her. Personalised service there and then, when you need it! Highly recommend her and her very capable team!
Pravinita, a very big and sincere thank you to you, Carol, Bob and all your wonderful staff for making our dream come true.
We always felt comfortable knowing that Cornerstone were working to ensure our transaction was completed and we were protected during the entire process.
The purchase of Royal Pines and selling of Rhode Island, was a long drawn out event and complicated by our financial and settlement requirements that needed to satisfy many parties and then all tie together.
The staff at Cornerstone made this happen in a seamless, calm and very professional manner. We were always well informed, our questions and requests answered and acted on in a friendly and efficient way. We were supplied with all documentation and information booklets that kept us completely updated and informed.
Once again Brigitta and I sincerely thank you for helping us to create our dream and making it come true.
I had a complex, emotional, ongoing child matter that caused me much grief. I started out as very overwhelmed but once visiting Pravinita Singh-Pillay at Cornerstone Law Offices I immediately felt understood and at ease knowing my matter would be dealt with in an individual manner with care and consideration. I found my experience to be far less painful than expected. Pravinita had the knowledge, expertise and professionalism to address the issues, explain the process, be upfront and realistic and carry my matter through until the end. I trusted her representation and knew my legal matter was addressed with great attention. I can honestly say I would recommend without a doubt Cornerstone Law Offices to handle your legal matters. I am now at ease knowing my matter was handled and completed thoroughly and can't thank Pravinita enough as it's all behind me now.
Thanks so much Pravinita.. You are a very lovely person and excellent, knowledgeable lawyer. I found yesterday wiped me out a bit but you were a trooper!!!" "Pravinita has been working with me in a family law matter which has been very complicated and has dragged out due to circumstances beyond our control. I have had full trust in Pravinita with all aspects. She is an excellent lawyer and doesn't miss any aspect of the case. All her i's are dotted and t's are crossed you may say. She has a vast knowledge in law and I couldn't recommend her enough.
Thank you so much for all your help and support throughout this difficult period. At times I wondered how I would ever make it through the endless stream of nonsense but your knowledge and gentle guidance made the journey less trying. My entire family and I will never be able to thank you enough.
Thank you for helping my mum out. She is hugely grateful for the advice and help you gave her.
Thank you for all your support throughout my case.
Pravinita and her team possess a rare combination of professionalism and friendliness that makes any legal matter a pleasant experience. She quickly solved our conveyancing issues with expertise without inundating us with legal terminology and for that we are grateful. Not only will we return to the firm for any other legal work, we will also recommend them to everyone we know!
The person who was representing me was Pravinita Singh-Pillay, Principal Lawyer, and she did an amazing job and I thank her so much for her assistance. I appreciate all her help and I cannot thank her enough for the support she has given me. Prav is very knowledgeable on all matters dealing with law and I wouldn't hesitate in recommending her services if you want the job done correctly
I can't praise Prav highly enough for the excellent level of service she provided to me during a very long and drawn out settlement. She gave me peace of mind every step of the way and communicated with me constantly to ensure I was always kept up to date with the ever changing goal posts. She will definitely be the first person I contact when again in need of legal advice. Thank you sincerely
Thanks Prav, Es… came into our office today to organise payment for settlement. She mentioned that you and your team were the best lawyers she'd dealt with, ever. Thanks for providing such a great service to our Seller and Buyers.
Thank you for the good work on our conveyancing.
Thank you very much for your assistance, you did a great job and I will be recommending you to anyone I can.
I would like to take the opportunity to thank you for your wisdom and honest approach to our emotional confusion. It was a pleasure to meet you and I really appreciate your patience and down to earth approach. I will recommend your services to anyone who needs your style of 'no nonsense' service. Take care and best wishes.
Hello Prav, You are an amazing lawyer. Thank you for all your support today, it actually took a while for me to come to terms with the reality of today's great results, with sole custody. It has been a long time coming and now to finally have closure is amazing. The weight has been lifted from my shoulders. It is a feeling hard to describe and put into words. Now we all have closure thanks to you. I am the luckiest person to have had you with me through this turbulent journey. Thank you for all your services.
Thank you Prav! Thanks for everything. For all your kindness and professional help. Very glad I was led on to your services. Kids are very happy with the court outcome, so couldn't be happier with that. Will use you again if I am ever in the same predicament. You always had heart in your work and I felt that at all stages which was truly special, given how such matters can really harden and detach lawyers from clients/children
Prav, Lovely to meet you yesterday. Thank you so much as well for drafting the consent orders. It's always refreshing to work with a family law practitioner who is working in the best interests of resolution and is not determined to go to war!
Dear Pravinita, Thank you for seeing me to discuss my family issues. I took onboard all your valuable expert advice and will proceed to some background work before I decide to approach any legal firm. Yes, you are a goldmine of knowledge plus generous, I will endeavour to see you in future again. Thank you very much again for your time.
Dear Carol, Cant thanks you enough. Thank you for all your help and support over the past few months. Definitely took the stress out of moving for us.
I can highly recommend Pravinita and her team at Cornerstone Law Offices. Pravinita is not only very good at what she does, she also has a great moral ethics and always has your best interest at heart.
She helps take the stress and panic out of a very difficult time and restores a sense of calm that comes of knowing where you are at and what lies ahead. Thank you for all that you have done for me.
Prav and the team at Cornerstone Law Offices, thank you so much for your help, support and guidance over the last few months. From our first meeting I felt confident, comfortable and reassured that my family matter would be dealt with professionally and efficiently and from beginning to the end you exceeded these expectations. The assistance from yourself and your team has been invaluable during a difficult and stressful time and has resulted in an outcome better than I dared hope for. Thank you again from myself and my family.
During our visits with Cornerstone Law Offices, my husband and I have received advice and services from Lisa Ryan and the team in regards to our wills, guardianship of our children and health directives. I would recommend Lisa Ryan for her prompt service, attention to detail and knowledge in these fields. It has been a pleasure to deal with professionals who communicate efficiently.
Prav helped me and my family through what was a very stressful time for us. We ended up obtaining the best possible outcome for the children and I am so grateful to Prav for her assistance in making that happen. The matter resolved very quickly and without the need for multiple court dates which was what we had hoped for. Thanks Prav!
Dear Pravinita, now that my Protection Order matter is concluded, I would like to take this opportunity to thank you and your team for the consistent, excellent service. With sincere appreciation.
Pravinita and her team at Cornerstone Law Offices were a competent breath of fresh air. My family matter had been through two other legal firms already and I had almost given up on lawyers in general when she came recommended from a friend. She and her team returned items to me and advice in a timely manner and helped me through even some of the most stressful times, including calling me whilst I was overseas. Not only did they put my matter to bed within a few months that had been going on over a year, they did it at a fraction of the cost my previous two legal firms were charging me. I highly recommend the team and will be using them again in future.
Thank you to Prav and Carmen for helping and assisting me and my three girls through a difficult time, going through with my divorce. Your patience and understanding helped us through very stressful times. Thank you for all your help and services over the past year. I have appreciated every piece of advice and feel it has made me a stronger person today. I highly recommend your services to anyone and would have no hesitation to use you again in the future.
Thanks to you and your team for your assistance with the whole process. We are very grateful for your excellent service and will make sure to recommend you to anyone requiring similar services.
Opposing Solicitor: "Just a note to thank you (Prav) for putting in so much hard work on Friday. It was good to work co-operatively in a child focused manner to try and achieve a good outcome"
Opposing Barrister: "Dear Prav, thank you for your professionalism today. It was wonderful to meet you and to appear against you. I look forward to seeing you in court in the future"
From the bottom of our hearts, Thank You! You have been amazing right from the start and we honestly could not have purchased our first home without you. Thank you for always answering our silly questions and providing us with support. It meant a lot to us. Thank you.
Thank you Pravinita. I also want to express how amazing yourself and Marc Mody and the rest of your team have been throughout this tough and stressful time for me. The support yourself and your team have shown and continue to show is amazing. I would be lost without you all by my side.
Good morning Prav.
Just thought I'd mention how glad I am to have you as my solicitor. You have amazing lateral thinking and you don't leave a stone unturned. Once again thank you.
Walter helped my daughter with her appeal when her visa was cancelled. I would like to say a big thank you, the appeal was successful and she is allowed to stay here. Everyone at the office was very professional, friendly and helpful. Five stars from us.
Congratulations Prav & Bob for what you do for the community. Watching you yesterday at India Day Fair VIP reception – and at so many other events – helping and supporting with even the most basic tasks – handing around food, making sure that everyone is looked after – that is not only a reflection of the people you are but how you run your business.
It's not often that one finds a great migration agent. At CLO-Migration they are a bunch of friendly advisors and very welcoming people. It's a one stop to all your queries and a guaranteed 100% satisfaction. Please meet the experts and experience what I experienced.
All staff were extremely knowledgeable, helpful, answered all of my questions no matter how big or small and helped to make the process of buying my first home a smooth one. Can't thank the team enough for all of their help.
Fantastic company, helped with the whole transaction, got everything settled. Some of the friendliest people I have met.
Thanks for meeting with me today Tamsyn. You explained everything really well and I came away comfortable and feeling clear about the way forward in relation to my Executive Commercial Lease.
I am disabled so they came to me. Yes it cost me, but it was money well spent. The solicitor & a clerk came out and they explained everything to me in a very common person way, making it quite an enjoyable experience. I wonder why now I put it off so long but if it was for Cornerstone Law & especially Lisa & Carolyne to come into my view it was time well waited.
We used Cornerstone Law Offices for our conveyancing and they were wonderful from the start. We were made to feel as though we were their only customer (but we know we weren't). Carol who was looking after our case was on the ball and we really had nothing to worry about. Her assistant Jordan was great keeping us updated. We would recommend Cornerstone Law Offices not just for conveyancing but all your legal requirements, as their hands-on approach is the best. Thank you once again.
Big thumbs up to Cornerstone Law Offices! Both Prav and Bob are professionals and easy to work with. Their dedication to supporting the community goes beyond expectations every time. Well done and congratulations on your great work!
We cannot thank you enough for your generosity towards the Bracken Ridge and Sandgate District State High School Trivia Night for Chaplaincy. We had a wonderful turn out and our guests loved the prizes. Your support meant the night could be a huge success. We value the relationships with our local community and want to thank you again.
Thank you so much for your support and generosity for 2019 World Festival of Music – Help The Kids. The Magic show would not be possible without your help. Best regards.
Hello Grace. I just thought I would touch base and say thank you so much for your unconditional support throughout our finance process. We are extremely grateful to you and Cornerstone Law Offices for helping us to achieved our dream home. It was a great privilege to work with Cornerstone Law Offices.
Thank you so much Hannah. I appreciate what you and Pravinita are doing for me. You guys are the best and you have made the whole legal process so much easier and less stressful than my previous lawyers. I know that I can count on you guys.
This review is related to our selling and purchasing of our home. Thank you Grace and to all for the smooth and uncomplicated experience. Many thanks to all staff.
I have used Loganholme, Cornerstone Law Offices for both the purchase and sale of a property. On both occasions the service was outstanding. Grace and Carol were excellent in their roles and communicated constantly and acted proactively in my interest. CLO are definitely a professional organisation and I would highly recommend them.
Contact Cornerstone Law Offices to arrange a consultation with our experienced professionals.


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Over the next two weeks, the Valley will host two barbecue festivals. Now, we've got big appetites over here at Chow Bella, but that's still quite a lot of 'cue for one city.
So if you're trying to decide which fest is for you, we've got an easy-to-understand rundown of how the Arizona BBQ Festival and The Great American BBQ and Beer Festival compare.
See also: 10 Best Culinary Events in Metro Phoenix
The Food
AZ BBQ: This event promises more than 20 "top pitmasters" from all over the state serving brisket, ribs, pulled pork, smoked chicken, and a a whole slew of sides. BBQ vendors include:
- AZ Barbeque
- Big Boy Sandwiches
- Big John's Texas BBQ
- DL Foods, Inc.
- Honey Bears BBQ
- Little Miss BBQ
- Memphis Best BBQ
- Montana BBQ
- Piggly's At The Fair
- Pork on a Fork
- Ragin' Cajun Smoking BBQ
- Sally's BBQ
- Steel City BBQ
- Tom's Pig Rig
- Vekel Smoke Shack
- Whiskey Ranch
There will also be a Bacon Zone, where local restaurants including Pig & Pickle, Oink Cafe, Crepe Bar, and Traveling Monk will be able to present any dish they want (meaning, not BBQ) -- so long as it includes bacon. Samples will cost an additional $2 each with a portion of the proceeds going to charity.
GABBF: Organizers say they'll have more than 60 pitmasters from all over the nation serving up some 20,000 pounds of pork ribs, pulled pork, brisket and chicken. BBQ vendors include:
- AZ Barbeque Catering
- Big John's Texas BBQ
- Big Ray's
- Bourbon Jacks
- Chandler BBQ Co.
- Can't Stop Smokin'
- Honey Bears BBQ
- Joes Real BBQ- Gilbert
- Montana Bar-BQ Co
- Porkopolis
- Q Up! BBQ
- Raging Cajun Smoking BBQ
- Rio Bravo BBQ
- Ryno's BBQ
- Sally's BBQ
- Sweet Magnolia Smokehouse
- Toms's BBQ
- The Hillbilly Grill
- The Hungry Monk
- The Gym Grill and Bar
- Up N Smoke BBQ
- Waldo's BBQ
The Drink
AZ BBQ: Bar sponsors for the festival include Bourbon Jacks, Coach's Corner Grill, Dierks Bentley's Whiskey Row, Stadium Sports Grill, and Uncle Bear's Bar & Grill -- and they'll be spread out all over the festival at different locations.
GABBF: Look forward to the debut of SanTan Brewery's Mr. Pineapple Ale, as well as the SanTan Brewing Tailgater's Lawn. There will also be craft beer and whiskey from Bulleit Bourbon and Dickel Bourbon, which are both sponsors of the event.
The Entertainment
AZ BBQ: The Main Stage will host live concerts from Brad Perry, The Crown Kings, Back Porch Pickers, and more. But that's hardly all the event has to offer. There's also going to be International Wrestling Federation fights all day long; chef demos from local names including James Fox, Payton Curry, and Travis Nass; and the Redneck Area, where you'll find redneck-inspired competitions such as keg-rolling, watermelon seed-spitting contests, arm wrestling, lawn mower racing, and more.
GABBF: There will be two stages with live music at this festival. The Main Stage, located on the east lawn, will host performances from Blues Traveler (headliner), Craig Campbell, The Benson Band, Arizona's Georgia Chrome, and Nashville recording artist Laura Walsh. On the west lawn stage you'll find bands including Alien Ant Farm, 8 Versions of You, and Hot Box Academy. There will also be eating contests including brat eating, rib eating, wing eating, and pie eating.
The Price
AZ BBQ: General Admission: $12, VIP: $60/$75 at the gate, Kids 12 & under: free
GABBF: $8 presale at all Valley Bashas' locations, $10 presage online/at the gate, $125 presage (only 150 available)
The Venue
AZ BBQ: Salt River Fields in Scottsdale
GABBF: Historic Downtown Chandler
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So it seems both festivals will offer plenty of barbecue for even the hungriest of festival goers -- in fact, each will feature some of the same pit masters. Scottsdale's Arizona Barbecue Festival does have a leg up by offering a bacon-centric lineup of dishes, but it seems Chandler's Great American BBQ & Beer Festival will feature more family-friendly entertainment with country entertainers and appropriate-for-all-ages eating competitions. On the other hand, Arizona Barbecue Festival's Redneck Arena -- one of the event's highlighted draws -- will only be open to those over 18 and the plentiful bars, while fun for the adults, might be a little less friendly for families to navigate.
For more information about the events, check out the Great American BBQ & Beer Festival and Arizona Barbecue Festival websites.

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Written by Deborah Jesus
Startups at the Legal Innovation Zone bring together talented people, each with their own areas of expertise. In today's blog post we feature two female founders whose diverse experience is making a difference in the legal arena and furthering legal innovation. How is artificial intelligence improving due diligence? Can record-keeping technologies empower sexual abuse survivors to access justice? To answer these questions we have interviewed Laura van Wyngaarden and Lucrezia Spagnolo.
Laura is the Chief Operating Officer and Co-Founder of Diligen. Her startup streamlines due diligence by combining automatic contract review with collaborative project management. Diligen is one of the six startup finalists in the AI Legal Challenge and will be pitching for the chance of receiving seed money totalling $80,000 this Friday, March 23rd, at the Legal Innovation Zone's AI Legal Challenge Forum.
Lucrezia is the Founder and CEO of Vesta Social Innovation Technologies. Her startup is addressing a growing concern: culture of sexual abuse. Vesta combines clinical and legal expertise with the power of technology to empower survivors to document their story and increase arrest and conviction rates by creating a reliable, time-stamped record of events. Lucrezia believes that giving survivors the ability to take control of how, when and where they tell their story and providing them with access to justice, will encourage more survivors to come forward and report.
Laura and Lucrezia are each on an exciting journey through the legal tech industry. We hope you'll join us in exploring this further, through a series of questions which they graciously answered.
LIZ: What brought you into legal tech? Do you have a background in technology and/or law?
Laura: While I don't have a background in legal tech per se, my strength has always been in identifying opportunities to improve processes that could have an impact. It's something that stems from my background in operations and my previous role as Managing Director at Distility. When I looked at the way lawyers were working, I saw the opportunity to make the slow, tedious process of contract review dramatically better with AI. I knew if we could do that successfully we would have a huge impact on law firms and businesses of all kinds. My co-founder, Konrad, has a strong legal background having spent many years as a corporate lawyer with one of the leading global law firms. Fortunately, we also have many very talented team members on both the technology and legal side.
Lucrezia: No, I don't have a background in either. My undergrad was in political science and I ended up in the financial services sector. I had an idea that I wanted to empower victims of sexual violence. I didn't know what I was doing was considered Legaltech until I came to the Legal Innovation Zone. I spent months interviewing victims, social workers, law enforcement, lawyers, crown prosecutors, victim services, judges and observing trials, so that I could map out the process and understand the challenges faced by victims who engage in the criminal justice system and the challenges faced by those who investigate, prosecute or try sexual assault cases.
LIZ: What are the main challenges you faced as a woman in your field? How did you overcome them?
Laura: I've had to learn to lead in my own way. I'm sure this is one of the things I will continue to learn about for the rest of my life. Most of our challenges are the same that all growing companies have – right now it's all about scaling quickly to meet demand.
Lucrezia: I have had my ideas dismissed or discounted, which used to undermine my self-confidence. Now, I try to determine the source of the information. Is the person an expert who is trying to give constructive feedback or is it someone just giving their opinion? If it's someone who's opinion or feedback is important, I try not to take the language personally but listen to the content of the message. I am always interested in improving and refining our solution. However, if it is an uninformed opinion, it no longer rattles me as I am confident in my journey and in our research. I am surrounded by a team that believes in our mission and have a great support system of advisors and coaches.
LIZ: What is the main idea behind your business? What drives you and why is it so important?
Laura: Contracts are core to the practice of law. In the past, contract review has been a slow, time consuming and tedious process. In the legal industry at the moment there is a large and irreversible shift underway in the way we handle contracts. Using AI contract assistants like ours will soon become the standard way we review contracts. In a few years we will look back and won't believe we ever did this work manually. It's a shift that's better for the consumer and represents a huge opportunity for the savvy legal service provider. Our machine learning software helps lawyers review contracts faster, more accurately and more efficiently. This helps our clients be more effective and competitive. For my own part, I love growing the business. Also, amazing our clients with the product and impacting their lives is very satisfying. When a client tells me "I did a 100 hours of legal work in an evening with your product, I can now spend the weekend with my family", that's the best.
Lucrezia: Vesta's mandate is to provide thought leadership and create tools for victims of sexual violence. We are creating an end to end platform that combines domain expertise with technology to help victims document their experience while streamlining the reporting and investigative processes. The main idea is to support the victim throughout their journey, whether or not they decide to engage with the justice system. Our main driver is to facilitate better outcomes for victims. If we don't make it easier for victims to report, if we don't help streamline the process, then there will be no consequences for offenders. If there are no consequences for offenders, it is statistically probable that they will reoffend putting a strain on victims, their families and their communities.
LIZ: What piece of advice would you share with someone starting in this field or thinking of starting their own business in legal tech?
Laura: Especially in the beginning, building a company requires intense devotion over a long period of time, and that isn't everyone's cup of tea. If that sounds good to you, you may really enjoy being an entrepreneur.
Lucrezia: Think long and hard about what is your purpose. What is your why? There will be days when your ideas are going to be challenged, doors will be slammed in your face and people just won't return your calls. What will drive you to keep forging ahead, knocking on doors and fearlessly moving forward?
You can read more about Diligen at diligen.com, on LinkedIn, and on Twitter. More information about Vesta is available at vestasit.com. Vesta is also active on Twitter.


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A Little Off The Top gives men a unique experience with their lingerie clad hair stylists.
Franchise Profile — A Little Off The Top Mens Salon
The self-identified "Hooters" of hair care, A Little Off The Top offers men a sexy, fun, and relaxing environment with services ranging from haircuts to massages to manicures. Manly manicures, of course.
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Denver, CO based A Little Off The Top has been up and running in the haircut industry since 2003. The company seeks to provide men with a head-to-toe pampering experience unlike any other. Men can get massages as they watch the sports game. The stylists wear outfits that are sexy enough for the client, but still conservative enough to not offend the public.
Franchisees don't need to have prior salon experience; they will succeed as long as they are business minded. A Little Off The Top gives franchisees an opportunity to enter into the $50 billion annual salon market. Stylists undergo a rigorous training program before employment, so clients only receive the best staff.
Franchisees will get a good amount of support from the company. They will have 1 day for site selection training, and then 5 days in classroom and in salon training. Once completed, a franchisee will have 3 days on-site training while they run their business. Conference calls will be held once a week to keep the franchisee informed as to what is going on with the company. A single unit franchise will cost $22,000, and franchisees should have around $50,000 in liquid cash.
What are you waiting for? A Little Off The Top is one of the most manly franchises out there!
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Full custom
Amels takes the next step
Amels Managing Director Rob Luijendijk has worked for Damen and Amels since 1999.
In 2004, Rob and his team oversaw the conception and roll out of the Amels Limited Editions concept.
Now, the same successful team is behind Amels Full Custom.
Amels recently revealed the next phase in its growth – Amels Full Custom. The Dutch luxury yacht builder will build one-off creations in the 80 to 110-metre segment, alongside the already successful Amels Limited Editions range and Amels Refit division. As Managing Director Rob Luijendijk makes clear, full custom yacht building is a natural step.
Can you explain why Amels is taking this step into full custom?
Well, in recent years there's been a market shift towards larger yachts and I think in the top segment of that market we're really talking about full custom. If you look at 80-metre plus yachts, they are complex constructions. There aren't many yards that can build at that level and deliver the highest quality at the same time.
At Amels we're proving our capability with the 83-metre project we're building now. At the same time, the success of the Limited Editions concept that we introduced 10 years ago means we have a very strong basis for further growth. So it's a very organic process that has lead to this next step for Amels.
Is this the right time to enter the full custom market?
What we've seen is owners coming back to us and asking for larger yachts, and in particular, full custom yachts. That repeat client effect has been very strong and has grown naturally as the Limited Editions fleet has expanded. And particularly as the 83-metre Amels 272 takes shape, the market has taken notice and we've had a number of enquiries for large projects. Owner representatives know that we're very capable; we have a reputation for very professional and reliable project management. So the market approaching us with enquiries has definitely been an important factor in developing our Amels Full Custom offer. I think the time is right.
Will Amels keep building Limited Editions yachts as well as full custom?
Yes, we're absolutely committed to our Amels Limited Editions range and all the benefits our concept delivers for owners. The difference with our Amels Full Custom offer is that, in the 80 to 110-metre segment, we're really talking about a quite small market for very high value, one-off creations. So I think the two offers have a slight crossover around the 80-metre mark, and from there it's all Amels Full Custom. Our clients can decide for themselves which offer best suits them.
Is there currently enough capacity at Amels for full custom projects?
It's true that we're in the fortunate position of having quite a full order book. We have nine yachts under construction, which include projects from all five of the Limited Editions designs. But, over the years since introducing the Limited Editions concept, our team has perfected our build process to a very high degree. So while we have a full yard, it's very smooth production, very predictable and well-planned and that's why we feel ready to grow with this step into full custom. It's a controlled growth and we're supported in that by our parent company Damen Shipyards Group. Damen is not only financially strong but also family-owned so they take a long-term view of the market.
What facilities and expertise does AMELS have for large yacht building?
In terms of facilities, we've just commissioned a modern climatecontrolled 200-metre covered dry dock. Our yard is the largest superyacht facility in the Netherlands. We also have a very strong reputation for project management and our team of craftsmen and co-makers work at the very highest level. Our internal design department has vast experience working with the best designers in the world as well as classification societies and flag states. Plus our engineering team is second-to-none and closely linked with our parent company Damen's R&D programme. We work together on CFD calculations and tank testing. Damen is also our neighbor in Vlissingen with a very large naval shipbuilding yard. That's where Damen completed its largest vessel ever last summer – a 204-metre Joint Support Ship for the Royal Netherlands Navy. We have access to those facilities and expertise in full SOLAS shipbuilding, so we're in a very strong position when it comes to building large yachts.
Building full custom 80 metre plus yachts in our 200-metre dry dock; this is another step forward alongside our successful Limited Editions range.
Can you detail Amels' experience in large yacht building?
As I already mentioned, the first Amels 272 – the 83-metre yacht at the top of the Limited Editions range – is rapidly becoming a reality. We're well into the project and on track for scheduled delivery at the end of 2016. In terms of design and engineering capacity, as well as build capability, I think the Amels 272 is an excellent example of the expertise we have for Amels Full Custom. It also shows how we can collaborate very well with the most renowned designers, in this case Tim Heywood and Andrew Winch. And of course, if we go back one or two decades, you can still see Amels' heritage as a full custom yacht builder in iconic yachts that were among the largest yachts of their day – 78-metre Montkaj, 76-metre Boadicea (now Reborn), 74-metre Ilona, 68.5-metre Lady Anne now (Lady S), 64.5-metre MY Shanti (now Aquarius), and 58-metre Gu (now Astrid Conroy). These full custom yachts are still very prominent references for Amels.
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Mushrooms that you can now collect while walking with the dog
The rain also had its good. The mushrooms sprout only from the ground! Yesterday briefly at the Gassi go some stone mushrooms found. The were processed to the mushroom sauce and my guests were also invited. Was really good and 100% organic!
The remaining pictures are from last year. Beside the stone mushrooms, there are also chanterelles and imperial mushrooms. If you want to look for mushrooms, you should be sure to wear solid and high shoes. Also a long stick is not bad to push stones or bushes away (snakes !!!).
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Okay, I know it was the last moment of the show, but I have to go there first. Clark isn't Clark! Clark is still in the Fortress, frozen in a giant ice crystal, and Bizarro has taken his place! OMG! The big question is, when did you figure it out?
As soon as Clark appeared, we knew something was off, and I have to applaud Tom Welling for that. His acting tonight was a delight. He incorporated so many subtle touches to tell us all was not what it seemed. His performance was far from obvious, but at the same time unmistakable. Something about Clark just wasn't right.
His voice was all wrong, all soft and low, and he displayed a false earnestness that smacked of bad high school acting. Obviously Bizarro thinks Clark is a big fat woobie. And talk about OOC! Clark giving up on Kara? Encouraging Lana to investigate Lex with him, instead of protecting her at all costs? That's not the Clark we know! Then, every once in a while, that devilish Bizarro grin would start to break free, and we'd see a wicked little smirk float around the corners of his mouth, and a cold glint in his eye. Who is this guy?
After the scene in the barn with Lana, I was thinking Clark had been mind-whammied by Jor-El. Then I thought he might be Braniac. Then I thought Bizarro, but I wasn't absolutely sure until the planes of his face fractured before my eyes in the final moments of the show.
So what is Bizarro up to? Does he want Clark's life, as he said in the season opener? Does he want revenge on Lex for refusing to join forces with him? Is he looking to hook up with Braniac? Does he want to rule the world? What I can't forget is what a careless killer he is. What happens when Clark's friends are no longer useful to him? Someone needs to get up to the Fortress with an icepick, pronto!
Michael Rosenbaum was awesome in this episode. Lex was supremely confident, sexy, coldly dismissive of Lois, and totally in control. Until he cracked, screaming "You're not my brother!" before dispatching Adrian with a single bullet. Chilling. And then the moment was gone, a fleeting glimpse of the dark villain he will one day become. The coup de grace came when he revealed, "I am your boss! Merry Christmas, Lois. I just bought the Daily Planet." Oh, snap! And let the games begin.
When Adrian confronted Lex and Grant, we received confirmation of our suspicions that Grant is not the original Julian, but a clone. Hallelujah! Memoria remains intact as one of the most significant episodes in the Smallville lexicon (do you see what I did there?). I was quite impressed with Michael Cassidy's performance tonight. Grant showed warm affection towards Lois, confusion and dismay at Adrian's revelation, and outraged anger at Lex's manipulations in his life. And his final scene with Lois was truly poignant. Well done.
Speaking of Lois, I loved the role she played tonight. Yes, she was still dating the boss and showing less than stellar skills as a reporter, but I'm not talking about her role as the ILL, I'm talking about her role as Chloe's loyal cousin. Lois was fiercely protective of Chloe, and completely consistent in her efforts to win her release. I really enjoy the strong bond these two cousins share, and I'd much rather see the show explore that than to show them in competition or in conflict. I did find Lois's blouse rather distracting, however. Her neckline was so plunging it often went right off the screen! Unprofessional, much?
I kind of feel sorry for Lana. Her boyfriend has expressed deep reservations over the only activity that makes her life meaningful, her obsession with her ex-husband. Then he disappears for two weeks, and in his absence she resolves to change, presumably in order to keep his love. Now he comes back and appears to have done a complete 180. He wants to spy and plot and obsess right along with her. She's thrilled and excited and has never felt closer to him. But it's not him. It's some crazy killer alien. That's sad. And it's going to be a whole lot worse when she figures out the truth.
Okay, I saved the best for last. Let's talk about Chloe! First of all, Allison Mack was beyond beautiful tonight! Every time she appeared on my television screen, I was struck anew. Fabulous hair, glowing makeup, gorgeous wardrobe - she was a study in perfection!
In her first scene tonight, Chloe cheerfully handed Lois a big fat envelope of her research on Luthorcorp. For a second I was dumbfounded, but then I noticed she said it was assembled by the paper's print shop. I think all she gave Lois were copies of all her past articles and maybe her related notes. I don't think she would give the print shop (or Lois) access to her most important research, into 33.1 and Lex's clone army. We all know I have a tendency to fanwank, but that's my story and I'm sticking to it! :)
The core plot point of tonight's episode was Chloe and Jimmy, trapped in an elevator with a bomb. I loved these scenes, with their relentless Christmas Muzak, awkward conversation, and two people inching their way back to friendship. I've probably said it a hundred times before, but I like Aaron Ashmore's Jimmy - I just don't like him with Chloe. I loved his incredulity that Chloe is once again turning to Clark in a moment of crisis: "What's he gonna do? Dismantle the bomb with his great hair?" hee!
Faced with an impending explosion and no rescue in sight, Chloe plays true confessions and tells Jimmy that she's a meteor freak. He in turn plants one on her, and they share a goodbye kiss. Bizarro's not Clark, so he didn't hear Chloe's earlier cries for help, but once he finds out there's a bomb, he zeros in on the sound of it counting down, and super speeds to the rescue. We're treated to an awesome special effects sequence, as Bizzy races through the Planet, past scores of people frozen in time, flies up the center of the stairwell, grabs the bomb, and flings it from the top of the building to explode in midair. It's altogether very cool.
In the aftermath, Chloe pulls her usual retreat, joking with Jimmy about kisses made at the end of the world, and offering him an easy out, which he takes, with just the slightest touch of confused hesitation. She did it with Clark after the Spring Formal, and again after their kiss in Vessel, and it seems to be her knee jerk reaction to intimacy. Then they talk about her meteor status, and whoa! It turns out Chloe has mastered her healing power, as she demonstrates by healing Jimmy's finger. When did that happen, and why didn't we get to see it? It's obvious it causes her pain, but we don't learn any details about what we just saw. The scene ends with a hug, but I think it's friendly rather than romantic. Jimmy contemplates his healed finger with a thinky look.
Didn't I tell you there was something for everyone?
We also were treated to some wonderful new artwork, with snowy exterior shots of the Daily Planet, the Luthor Mansion, and the Kent Farm. My favorite was the Planet, with reindeer circling the globe at its peak, and neighboring buildings adorned with twinkly lights. Lovely!
Random thoughts: When Lex said he always finds a way to win in the end, I kind of wondered, is he watching the same show I am? :) Did we already know that Clark could understand and transcribe spoken Kryptonian? Or was that just a Bizarro thing? And I loved the sad Christmas song that played when Grant broke up with Lois, but my Google-fu has failed to turn up the title or the artist. Does anyone know?
So we left Smallville with Bizarro on the loose, no one the wiser, and Clark trapped in the Fortress. How long will Bizarro be able to get away with this? What havoc will he wreak? Who will figure out his secret first? How will Clark escape the Fortress and return home? Will we have another super smackdown? Points to ponder during the long, tortuous dry spell ahead. Have a safe and happy holiday, and I'll see you all next year!


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Yahoo Buzz Gets Friendlier, Moves to India
Yahoo has launched its Digg-like service Yahoo Buzz in India, and the main site has added a new feature, Buzz Updates, that puts bigger emphasis on the contributions of the community.
If you're logged in, Buzz Updates (also available at the newly opened, Indian version of the site) shows submissions, comments and votes from your friends. There's another new detail: when you submit a URL, the headline and description will be automatically suggested by Yahoo Buzz.
Despite these updates, feature-wise (and community-wise) Yahoo Buzz is still a far cry from the much livelier Digg and Reddit, but the lure of Yahoo front page traffic has made it a popular social media destination. Moving into international waters, however, is an interesting step for Yahoo Buzz. They've chosen the market well, as Digg-clones have always been popular in India; one that comes to mind is the simplistic IndianPad. The Indian version of Yahoo buzz is essentially the same as the original, only with a focus on India-related news.
Unlike competitors Digg or Reddit, where any site, no matter how small, can be featured on the front page, Yahoo Buzz has initially worked only with approved publishers (they've opened up to everyone later), and in India they're starting off with about two dozen featured Indian publishers. The interest of publishers for the Indian Yahoo Buzz, as well as general success of the site, will probably be a test for expanding the service to other markets.


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UB YST-FSW150/ YST-FSW050 SUBWOOFER SYSTEM OWNER'S MANUAL IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 • Explanation of Graphical Symbols The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert you to the presence of uninsulated "dangerous voltage" within the product's enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons. The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert you to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance. 10 11 IMPORTANT Please record the serial number of this unit in the space below. MODEL: Serial No.: The serial number is located on the rear of the unit. 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This equipment generates/uses radio frequencies and, if not installed and used according to the instructions found in the users manual, may cause interference harmful to the operation of other electronic devices. Compliance with FCC regulations does not guarantee that interference will not occur in all installations. If this product is found to be the source of interference, which can be determined by turning the unit "OFF" and "ON", please try to eliminate the problem by using one of the following measures: Relocate either this product or the device that is being affected by the interference. Utilize power outlets that are on different branch (circuit breaker or fuse) circuits or install AC line filter/s. In the case of radio or TV interference, relocate/reorient the antenna. If the antenna lead-in is 300 ohm ribbon lead, change the lead-in to coaxial type cable. If these corrective measures do not produce satisfactory results, please contact the local retailer authorized to distribute this type of product. If you can not locate the appropriate retailer, please contact Yamaha Electronics Corp., U.S.A. 6660 Orangethorpe Ave, Buena Park, CA 90620. The above statements apply ONLY to those products distributed by Yamaha Corporation of America or its subsidiaries. We Want You Listening For A Lifetime Yamaha and the Electronic Industries Association's Consumer Electronics Group want you to get the most out of your equipment by playing it at a safe level. One that lets the sound come through loud and clear without annoying blaring or distortion – and, most importantly, without affecting your sensitive hearing. Since hearing damage from loud sounds is often undetectable until it is too late, Yamaha and the Electronic Industries Association's Consumer Electronics Group recommend you to avoid prolonged exposure from excessive volume levels. 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(7) Non AV (Audio Visual) related products. (Products subject to "Yamaha AV Guarantee Statement" are defined in our website at http://www.yamaha-hifi.com/ or http://www.yamaha-uk.com/ for U.K. resident.) 5. Where the guarantee differs between the country of purchase and the country of use of the product, the guarantee of the country of use shall apply. 6. Yamaha may not be held responsible for any losses or damages, whether direct, consequential or otherwise, save for the repair or replacement of the product. 7. Please backup any custom settings or data, as Yamaha may not be held responsible for any alteration or loss to such settings or data. 8. This guarantee does not affect the consumer's statutory rights under applicable national laws in force or the consumer's rights against the dealer arising from their sales/purchase contract. ii En Thank you for selecting this Yamaha subwoofer system. CAUTION: Read this before operating your unit. Please read the following operating precautions before use. Yamaha will not be held responsible for any damage and/or injury caused by not following the cautions below. 1 To assure the finest performance, please read this manual carefully. Keep it in a safe place for future reference. 2 Install this unit in a cool, dry, clean place - away from windows, heat sources, sources of excessive vibration, dust, moisture and cold. Avoid sources of humming (transformers, motors). 3 Never open the cabinet. If something drops into the set, contact your dealer. 4 The voltage to be used must be the same as that specified on the rear panel. Using this unit with a higher voltage than specified is dangerous and may cause a fire and/or electric shock. 5 To reduce the risk or fire or electric shock, do not expose this unit to rain or moisture. 6 Do not use force on switches, controls or connection wires. When moving the unit, first disconnect the power plug and the wires connected to other equipment. 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If the temperature inside the unit rises, it may cause fire, damage to the unit and/ or personal injury. 10 Do not place the following objects on this unit: - Glass, china, small metallic etc. If glass etc. falls by vibrations and breaks, it may cause bodily injury. - A burning candle etc. If the candle falls by vibrations, it may cause fire and bodily injury. - A vessel with water in it If the vessel falls by vibrations and water spills, it may cause damage to the speaker, and/or you may get an electric shock. 11 Do not place this unit where foreign objects such as water drips might fall. It might cause a fire, damage to this unit, and/or personal injury. 12 Never put a hand or a foreign object into the YST port located on the front side of this unit. When moving this unit, do not hold the port as it might cause personal injury and/or damage to this unit. 13 Never place a fragile object near the YST port of this unit. If the object falls or drops by the air pressure, it may cause damage to the unit and/or personal injury. 14 Never open the cabinet. It might cause an electric shock since this unit uses a high voltage. It might also cause personal injury and/or damage to this unit. 15 When using a humidifier, be sure to avoid condensation inside this unit by allowing enough spaces around this unit or avoiding excess humidification. Condensation might cause a fire, damage to this unit, and/or electric shock. iii En 16 Super-bass frequencies reproduced by this unit may cause a turntable to generate a howling sound. In such a case, move this unit away from the turntable. 17 This unit may be damaged if certain sounds are continuously output at high volume level. For example, if 20 Hz-50 Hz sine waves from a test disc, bass sounds from electronic instruments, etc. are continuously output, or when the stylus of a turntable touches the surface of a disc, reduce the volume level to prevent this unit from being damaged. 18 If you hear distorted noise (i.e., unnatural, intermittent "rapping" or "hammering" sounds) coming from this unit, reduce the volume level. Extremely loud playing of a movie soundtrack's low frequency, bass-heavy sounds or similarly loud popular music passages can damage this speaker system. 19 Vibration generated by super-bass frequencies may distort images on a TV. In such a case, move this unit away from the TV set. 20 Do not attempt to clean this unit with chemical solvents as this might damage the finish. Use a clean, dry cloth. 21 Be sure to read the "Troubleshooting" section regarding common operating errors before concluding that the unit is faulty. 22 Install this unit near the wall outlet and where the AC power plug can be reached easily. 23 VOLTAGE SELECTOR (For Asia and General models) The voltage selector switch on the bottom panel of this unit must be set for your local main voltage BEFORE plugging this unit into the AC main supply. Voltages are: 110–120/220–240 V AC, 50/60 Hz. 24 Secure placement or installation is the owner's responsibility. Yamaha shall not be liable for any accident caused by improper placement or installation of speakers. This unit features a magnetically shielded design, but there is still a chance that placing it too close to a TV set might impair picture color. Should this happen, move this unit away from the TV set. This unit is not disconnected from the AC power source as long as it is connected to the wall outlet, even if this unit itself is turned off. In this state, this unit is designed to consume a very small quantity of power. FOR CANADIAN CUSTOMERS To prevent electric shock, match wide blade of plug to wide slot and fully insert. This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. POUR LES CONSOMMATEURS CANADIENS Pour éviter les chocs électriques, introduire la lame la plus large de la fiche dans la borne correspondante de la prise et pousser jusqu'au fond. Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada. English Table of contents IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . i CAUTION: Read this before operating your unit. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . iii Getting started . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Placement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Using the subwoofer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Advanced Yamaha Active Servo Technology II . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Back cover Getting started Features Supplied accessories • This subwoofer system employs Advanced Yamaha Active Servo Technology II, which Yamaha has developed to reproduce higher quality super-bass sound (see "Advanced Yamaha Active Servo Technology II" on page 6 for details). This super-bass sound adds a more realistic, theater-in-the-home effect to your stereo system. • Yamaha's unique and compact design let you place this unit horizontally. Please confirm that the following items are included in the package. Subwoofer cable (5 m) Non-skid pad (1 set, 4 pieces) System control cable (5 m) Stand (YST-FSW150 only) Screw (M4, 16 mm) x 2 (YST-FSW150 only) 1 En Placement The following illustrations are the setting images of this unit. Example 1: Using this unit with Yamaha Digital Sound Projector Yamaha Digital Sound Projector y Tip You can also place this unit vertically. When you want to do so, fix a stand using the supplied screws (YST-FSW150 only) and then attach pads as shown below. Note When placing this unit vertically, set the bottom side (that attached feet) of this unit toward a wall. This unit YST-FSW050 YST-FSW150 Foot Upsidedown OK Example 2: As a part of multi channel speaker system This unit Upsidedown OK y Tip You can also place this unit in a TV rack etc. Note If vibrations of this unit cause abnormal noise or sympathetic vibrations on nearby components, attach the supplied non-skid pads to the bottoms of the feet. Bottom view (example: YST-FSW150) Notes • Do not place this unit on/under any other components in a pile. The vibration of this unit may cause system failure, etc. in other components. • Keep enough ventilation space on the front, the rear, and the bottom side (that attached feet) of this unit. Do not place this unit on a thick carpet etc. 2 En Non-skid pads Caution: Do not plug the power cables of the subwoofer and other audio/video components into an AC outlet until you complete all the other connections. Basic connection example Connect the subwoofer cable to the output jack of your AV amplifier, receiver or TV and to the INPUT jack of the subwoofer. Flat TV (example) Amplifier (example) SUBWOOFER SUBWOOFER YST-FSW150 rear panel INPUT SYSTEM CONNECTOR YST-FSW150 rear panel INPUT INPUT SYSTEM CONNECTOR INPUT SYSTEM CONNECTOR INPUT YST-FSW050 rear panel YST-FSW050 rear panel SYSTEM CONNECTOR INPUT 3 En English Connections The system connection This unit has a SYSTEM CONNECTOR jack. Use the supplied system control cable when connecting a Yamaha component equipped with a system connector jack. When connected, the power mode (ON, OFF/ SYSTEM) of this unit can be controlled with the power button of the connected Yamaha component. Connecting the components and the subwoofer to the AC power After you complete a subwoofer connection, plug the amplifier, TV and/or other audio/video components, and the subwoofer into an AC outlet of appropriate voltage. YST-FSW150 rear panel Notes INPUT • Set the POWER button of this unit to OFF/ SYSTEM. The power of this unit can be turned on even when the POWER button is set to OFF/SYSTEM. • When the POWER button of this unit is set to ON, the connected component will not control the power mode of this unit, even though they are connected via a system connection. The power mode of this unit will always be ON. • When this unit does not output low frequency signals even if you use the system connection, you need to change the setting of the connected component. For details, refer to the manual of the component. SYSTEM CONNECTOR To AC outlet YST-FSW050 rear panel SYSTEM CONNECTOR INPUT To AC outlet Yamaha Digital Sound Projector (example) VOLTAGE SELECTOR SYSTEM CONNECTOR YST-FSW150 rear panel (For Asia and General models only) The voltage selector switch on the bottom panel of this unit must be set for your local main voltage BEFORE plugging this unit into the AC main supply. Voltages are 110–120/220–240 V AC, 50/60 Hz. VOLTAGE SELECTOR INPUT SYSTEM CONNECTOR SYSTEM CONNECTOR SYSTEM CONNECTOR INPUT YST-FSW050 rear panel 4 En 220V-240V 110V-120V English Using the subwoofer 5 INPUT terminal POWER OFF/SYSTEM YST-FSW150 front panel 1 YST-FSW050 front panel POWER 0 10 2 3 POWER VOLUME OFF/SYSTEM OFF/SYSTEM Input terminal for line level signals from the amplifier. VOLUME ON ON 0 10 0 Before you use the subwoofer, first adjust the volume balance between the subwoofer and the front speakers according to the procedure below. 1. Set the VOLUME control to minimum (0). 2. Turn on the power of all the other VOLUME ON Pre-adjusting the subwoofer volume 10 components. 3. Press the POWER button to the ON 5 INPUT YST-FSW150 rear panel INPUT SYSTEM CONNECTOR position. Turn on the power switch of the connected component when the subwoofer is connected using the system connection. 4. Play a source that contains low-frequency 4 sounds. Adjust the amplifier's volume control to the desired level. SYSTEM CONNECTOR SYSTEM CONNECTOR INPUT YST-FSW050 rear panel 1 Power indicator Lights up green while the unit is turned on. 2 POWER button Press this button to the ON position to turn on the power of the subwoofer. Press this button to the OFF/SYSTEM position to turn off the power of the subwoofer or to use the system connection (see page 4). 3 VOLUME control Adjusts the volume level. Turn the control clockwise to increase the volume, and counterclockwise to decrease the volume. 5. Increase the volume gradually to adjust the volume balance between the subwoofer and the front speakers. To enjoy natural bass sound, keep the subwoofer volume at a level where it is barely distinguishable from other speakers. 6. Adjust the volume of the entire sound system using the amplifier's volume control. y Tip It is recommended to set the VOLUME control about in the middle position when using in a multi channel home theater system. VOLUME 0 10 4 SYSTEM CONNECTOR terminal Used for system connection. See "The system connection" on page 4 for details. 5 En Advanced Yamaha Active Servo Technology II In 1998, Yamaha brought to the marketplace speaker systems utilizing YST (Yamaha Active Servo Technology) to give powerful, high quality bass reproduction. This technique uses a direct connection between the amplifier and speaker, allowing accurate signal transmission and precise speaker control. As this technology uses speaker units controlled by the negative impedance drive of the amplifier and resonance generated between the speaker cabinet volume and port, it creates more resonant energy (the "air woofer" concept) than the standard bass reflex method. This allows for bass reproduction from much smaller cabinets than was previously possible. Yamaha's newly developed Advanced YST II, with many refinements to Yamaha Active Servo Technology, allows better control of the forces driving the amplifier and speakers. From the amplifier's point of view, the speaker impedance changes depending on the sound frequency. Yamaha developed a new circuit design combining negative-impedance and constant-current drives, which provides a more stable performance and clear bass reproduction with less murkiness. Cabinet High-amplitude bass sound Air woofer (Helmholtz resonator) Port Signals Active Servo Processing Amplifier Advanced impedance Converter Signals of low amplitude 6 En Refer to the chart below if the unit does not function properly. If the problem you are experiencing is not listed, or if the instructions fail to help you resolve the problem, disconnect the power cable and contact your authorized Yamaha dealer or service center. Problem Cause Power is not supplied even though the POWER button is set to the ON position. The power plug is not securely connected. Turn the POWER button to OFF/ SYSTEM, and then connect the power plug securely. No sound. The VOLUME control is set to (0). Turn up the volume. A subwoofer cable is not connected securely. Connect a subwoofer cable securely. You are playing a sound source that includes inadequate bass frequencies. Play a sound source that includes more bass frequencies. The sound level has been diminished by standing waves. Reposition the subwoofer, or break up the parallel wall surface by placing bookshelves or other large objects along the wall. The input signal is too small. Turn up the volume. No signal from the subwoofer output terminal of the component. Check the speaker mode setting on the component. Sound level is too low. Remedy 7 En English Troubleshooting Specifications Type ....... Advanced Yamaha Active Servo Technology II Driver ..............................................16 cm (6-5/16") Magnetically shielded type Output Power YST-FSW150 ................. 75 W (5 Ω, 10% T.H.D.) YST-FSW050 ................. 50 W (5 Ω, 10% T.H.D.) Dynamic Power YST-FSW150 .................................... 130 W, 5 Ω YST-FSW050 .................................... 100 W, 5 Ω Frequency characteristics YST-FSW150 100 dB 90 80 70 Input Impedance ...............................................12 kΩ 60 Frequency Response YST-FSW150 ............................. 30 Hz – 160 Hz YST-FSW050 ............................. 35 Hz – 160 Hz 50 40 20 Input Sensitivity YST-FSW150 ............ 100 mV (50 Hz, 75 W/5 Ω) YST-FSW050 .............. 50 mV (50 Hz, 50 W/5 Ω) Power Supply [U.S.A. and Canada models]..... AC 120 V, 60 Hz [Australia model] ....................... AC 240 V, 50 Hz [China model]............................ AC 220 V, 50 Hz [Korea model]............................ AC 220 V, 60 Hz [U.K. and Europe models] ......... AC 230 V, 50 Hz [Asia and General models] ...................... AC 110–120/220–240 V, 50/60 Hz Power Consumption YST-FSW150 ..............................................70 W YST-FSW050 ..............................................40 W 50 100 200 500 Hz Frequency response graph* YST-FSW050 100 dB 90 80 70 60 50 Dimensions (W x H x D) YST-FSW150 ........435 mm x 151 mm x 350 mm (17-2/16 in x 5-15/16 in x 13-12/16 in) YST-FSW050 ........350 mm x 163 mm x 350 mm (13-12/16 in x 6-7/16 in x 13-12/16 in) *This diagram does not depict actual frequency response characteristics accurately. Weight YST-FSW150 ....................9.4 kg (20 lbs. 12 oz.) YST-FSW050 ....................8.5 kg (18 lbs. 12 oz.) This symbol mark is according to the EU directive 2002/96/EC. Specifications are subject to change without notice. 40 20 50 100 200 500 Hz Frequency response graph* This symbol mark means that electrical and electronic equipment, at their endof-life, should be disposed of separately from your household waste. 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Researchers Probe Achievement Gap
The "achievement gap" has bedeviled the nation's schools for decades.
But researchers who gathered here this month presented a variety of strategies, including smaller class sizes and targeted federal spending, that could help raise the test scores of minority students, who typically lag behind their white classmates.
The Brown Center on Education Policy at the Brookings Institution, a Washington think tank, and Edison Schools Inc., the New York City-based school-management company, sponsored the Feb. 1 research conference. The work featured at the daylong gathering will be published in one volume by the Brookings Institution by the end of the year.
John E. Chubb, the chief education officer for Edison, said the conference aimed to highlight "pockets of success" and explore what efforts need to be made to shrink the achievement gap.
He added: "There is indeed reason for hope."
While the view from researchers has been that "class size doesn't matter," black students do benefit from attending smaller classes in the early grades, said Alan B. Krueger, a professor of economics and public affairs at Princeton University.
Mr. Krueger, who co-wrote "Would Smaller Classes Close the Black-White Achievement Gap?" with Diane M. Whitmore, a doctoral student in economics at Princeton, focused on Tennessee's Project STAR, a randomized experiment in class-size reduction for pupils in kindergarten through 3rd grade conducted during the 1980s.
Black students in smaller classes outperformed their black classmates in larger classes on standardized tests, Mr. Krueger said. They also were more likely to take college-entrance exams, he said. For example, 41.3 percent of black students who were assigned to a small class in the program later took a college-entrance exam, compared with 31.8 percent of black students in classes of regular sizes.
Smaller classes had a limited effect on the test scores of white and high-achieving students, Mr. Krueger said. It is unclear why black students tend to benefit from smaller classes, he added.
David W. Grissmer, an analyst at the RAND Corp., a Santa Monica, Calif.-based think tank, argued that federal dollars tied directly to such efforts as smaller class sizes would help close the achievement gap between minority and white students.
Although many states are currently grappling with equalizing spending among school districts, only the federal government could address the disparities in education spending across the nation, Mr. Grissmer said. Southern and Western states spend the least on education, he noted, while they educate a large share of the nation's minority students, including Hispanics.
To bring such states near the national average in spending would cost about $25 billion annually, he estimated. Urban districts require additional resources, Mr. Grissmer said, because their needs are often more costly, because of limited space and more extensive challenges.
The federal government also needs to take the lead on further research on elementary and secondary education, he argued, to identify how and where additional resources should be spent. Loan-forgiveness and scholarship programs much like those used to attract recruits to the military could bolster depleted teaching ranks and improve the quality of incoming teachers nationwide, Mr. Grissmer added. A federal program could focus on critical-need areas such as mathematics and science teachers or on regions where teachers are in short supply, such as cities.
Another study found mixed results for students of various ethnicities in voucher programs.
Paul E. Peterson, the director of the program on education policy and governance at Harvard University, and William G. Howell, an assistant professor of political science at the University of Wisconsin- Madison, studied privately funded voucher programs in New York City, the District of Columbia, and Dayton, Ohio.
The researchers found that after two years, black students using privately funded vouchers to attend private schools in those cities scored 6.3 percentile points higher on combined math and reading tests than black students who remained in public schools.
Mr. Howell said surveys completed by students' parents showed a variety of advantages to the private school environment, including fewer school disruptions, better communication, and more homework.
It's unclear, however, why Latino students did not show the same academic gains and effects from the environment, Mr. Peterson said.
Advocacy groups have often blamed schools for "tracking" minority children into lower-level courses, but a paper presented here found that a student's socioeconomic status—and not race—had more of an impact on his or her track assignment and academic achievement.
Samuel R. Lucas, an associate professor of sociology at the University of California, Berkeley, said his study found that tracking had no direct effect on widening the achievement gap.
To close the conference, organizers asked principals and teachers from like-minded schools such as the Knowledge Is Power Program, or KIPP, in New York City and Edison, the nation's largest for-profit manager of public schools, for firsthand accounts of strategies they believe would help close the achievement gap.
David Levin, a co-founder of KIPP and the director of the KIPP Academy in New York, stressed the need for strong leadership, high-quality instruction, an extended school day, and parental and community support to craft a recipe for student success.
Still, Mr. Levin agreed that duplicating those ingredients in every American classroom would be a challenge without the "right people, the right training, and the right accountability."
He added, laughing: "We need Oprah."
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