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The Quadrophenia tour reunites The Who with production partners Eighth Day Sound, who have worked with the iconic rockers on their last three major tours. This time out they're carrying a pair of SD7 desks (each running the latest MACH III software) for FOH and band monitors, plus an SD-Rack at FOH. The audio crew is comprised of longtime Who FOH engineer Robert Collins, Simon Higgs on monitors with support from Eighth Day's Senior Audio Engineer Mark Brnich, and sound techs Drew Marbar and Carl Popek.
The Who's 1973 rock opera Quadrophenia-which sets the tale of teen Jimmy Cooper amidst the global sociocultural upheaval and psychological angst of the times and the rivalry between Britain's mods and rockers-has been reprised in a multimedia display on the band's latest outing.
The 37 date tour, which began in November and ran through until the end of February, celebrated the four-decade anniversary of the album's release and marks the band's first major North American tour in four years.
Even long-departed drummer Keith Moon and bassist John Entwistle make cameo appearances, joining remaining original members Pete Townshend and Roger Daltrey. Entwistle's virtuosity and famous bass solo on "5:15" are showcased in live footage shot at the Royal Albert Hall in 2000, which streams onscreen. They also pay tribute to the late Keith Moon; their performance of "Bell Boy" incorporates video footage of a 1974 performance, with Moon's vocals dubbed in from the LP (one of the only times in Who history his vocals were heard on an album).
Robert Collins started with the band in the late 1990s-early 2000s, and has also worked with Roger Daltrey and Pete Townshend on their solo projects, trading tours with engineer Paul Ramsey in between tours with Eric Clapton and others. "Paul used to look after me; he was my systems tech on The Who. I made sure the team was put in place, you know, 'cause an English band should have an English engineer-or British, I should say.
I'm Welsh, though. So here I am back. They wanted to get me back for this, and luckily it worked out timing-wise with the schedule. It's worked out with Eric so I can go do that as well this year."
and honestly I couldn't justify going to an SD7 working with a four-piece (like Clapton) playing blues and such, you know? I mean, that thing can run a small country, can't it?! But for this tour, it seemed like it was time."
I find that this console is musical. I feel musical on it. I feel as if I'm doing something on it. Not to mention any names, but there are other digital desks and I don't get anything out of them. It's like working a laptop, for God's sake! That's one thing about all the boys at DiGiCo: they came from the old school. They knew what we wanted. They spoke to engineers. But they didn't just speak to them like every other company; they listened to them.
"I think DiGiCo consoles are the best out there. What you can do with this one is way beyond me. I don't need to go down that line. Don't tell James [Gordon, DiGiCo's managing director], but I'm still not using Snapshots! I still do it all myself; I like to do it myself. I want to be part of it. I want to switch the guitar on when it's supposed to be on. I feel part of it, and that's what I want to feel. I don't think in the digital domain."
Monitor engineer Simon Higgs presides over the other SD7 at stage left, managing approximately 112 inputs for IEMs and such for the nine-piece band. He's also a veteran Who member, starting in '98 with Townshend on his Lifehouse project. He's a diehard DiGiCo engineer, having also used the consoles since their release a decade ago.
150-odd songs, all programmed in. The Who's monitor mix was analog for a long time until it started getting bigger and bigger and we realized we had to move to digital. So we started using two D5s, but that filled up quick. We currently are using an analog console for Pete, who has his own operator, and I look after the rest of the band on the SD7."
he couldn't have a half-dozen wedges all around him like he used to. So he's gone through the whole process of getting used to in-ears. They're all on Jerry Harveys, and that's really enabled the band to work again. Pete's still got conventional fill monitors; he's got four around him, just split up, one doing vocal, a stereo pair doing something else, and there'll be acoustic guitar in the wedge, and then a monitor behind him that has sound effects for 'Quadrophenia' or the loops that are in 'Who Are You' and 'Baba O'Riley.'"
For effects, he's primarily using what's in the console, save a few outboard pieces, including a Lexicon PCM 60 for the snare drum, and a Bricasti M7 reverb for Roger's vocal that he says "is absolutely amazing."
'Amazing' is often the tone of reviews streaming in from critics and fans, not only heralding the show but also the durability of both Townshend and Daltrey. Their "My Generation" anthem notwithstanding ("I hope I die before I get old"), the founding members did just that (both are now in their late '60s) and if the Quadrophenia tour is any indication, they still have a lot of rockin' left to go. As for engineer Robert Collins, it's a full-circle homecoming of sorts, having grown up on their music.
Who'd have thought that when I was growing up trying to play in little bands and not very good, listening to all these great singers, that I'd end up engineering for many of them?"

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the quadrophenia tour reunites the who with production partners eighth day sound, who have worked with the iconic rockers on their last three major tours. this time out they're carrying a pair of sd7 desks (each running the latest mach iii software) for foh and band monitors, plus an sd-rack at foh. the audio crew is comprised of longtime who foh engineer robert collins, simon higgs on monitors with support from eighth day's senior audio engineer mark brnich, and sound techs drew marbar and carl popek.
the who's 1973 rock opera quadrophenia-which sets the tale of teen jimmy cooper amidst the global sociocultural upheaval and psychological angst of the times and the rivalry between britain's mods and rockers-has been reprised in a multimedia display on the band's latest outing.
the 37 date tour, which began in november and ran through until the end of february, celebrated the four-decade anniversary of the album's release and marks the band's first major north american tour in four years.
even long-departed drummer keith moon and bassist john entwistle make cameo appearances, joining remaining original members pete townshend and roger daltrey. entwistle's virtuosity and famous bass solo on "5:15" are showcased in live footage shot at the royal albert hall in 2000, which streams onscreen. they also pay tribute to the late keith moon; their performance of "bell boy" incorporates video footage of a 1974 performance, with moon's vocals dubbed in from the lp (one of the only times in who history his vocals were heard on an album).
robert collins started with the band in the late 1990s-early 2000s, and has also worked with roger daltrey and pete townshend on their solo projects, trading tours with engineer paul ramsey in between tours with eric clapton and others. "paul used to look after me; he was my systems tech on the who. i made sure the team was put in place, you know, 'cause an english band should have an english engineer-or british, i should say.
i'm welsh, though. so here i am back. they wanted to get me back for this, and luckily it worked out timing-wise with the schedule. it's worked out with eric so i can go do that as well this year."
and honestly i couldn't justify going to an sd7 working with a four-piece (like clapton) playing blues and such, you know? i mean, that thing can run a small country, can't it?! but for this tour, it seemed like it was time."
i find that this console is musical. i feel musical on it. i feel as if i'm doing something on it. not to mention any names, but there are other digital desks and i don't get anything out of them. it's like working a laptop, for god's sake! that's one thing about all the boys at digico: they came from the old school. they knew what we wanted. they spoke to engineers. but they didn't just speak to them like every other company; they listened to them.
"i think digico consoles are the best out there. what you can do with this one is way beyond me. i don't need to go down that line. don't tell james [gordon, digico's managing director], but i'm still not using snapshots! i still do it all myself; i like to do it myself. i want to be part of it. i want to switch the guitar on when it's supposed to be on. i feel part of it, and that's what i want to feel. i don't think in the digital domain."
monitor engineer simon higgs presides over the other sd7 at stage left, managing approximately 112 inputs for iems and such for the nine-piece band. he's also a veteran who member, starting in '98 with townshend on his lifehouse project. he's a diehard digico engineer, having also used the consoles since their release a decade ago.
150-odd songs, all programmed in. the who's monitor mix was analog for a long time until it started getting bigger and bigger and we realized we had to move to digital. so we started using two d5s, but that filled up quick. we currently are using an analog console for pete, who has his own operator, and i look after the rest of the band on the sd7."
he couldn't have a half-dozen wedges all around him like he used to. so he's gone through the whole process of getting used to in-ears. they're all on jerry harveys, and that's really enabled the band to work again. pete's still got conventional fill monitors; he's got four around him, just split up, one doing vocal, a stereo pair doing something else, and there'll be acoustic guitar in the wedge, and then a monitor behind him that has sound effects for 'quadrophenia' or the loops that are in 'who are you' and 'baba o'riley.'"
for effects, he's primarily using what's in the console, save a few outboard pieces, including a lexicon pcm 60 for the snare drum, and a bricasti m7 reverb for roger's vocal that he says "is absolutely amazing."
'amazing' is often the tone of reviews streaming in from critics and fans, not only heralding the show but also the durability of both townshend and daltrey. their "my generation" anthem notwithstanding ("i hope i die before i get old"), the founding members did just that (both are now in their late '60s) and if the quadrophenia tour is any indication, they still have a lot of rockin' left to go. as for engineer robert collins, it's a full-circle homecoming of sorts, having grown up on their music.
who'd have thought that when i was growing up trying to play in little bands and not very good, listening to all these great singers, that i'd end up engineering for many of them?"


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The sunset over Kings Canyon from the campground was fabulous.
The next morning we all decided that we were far from ready to do the 3-4 hr Canyon walk, and opted for the creek line walk instead.
Such rugged beauty to feast the eye and the senses on.
We then set off on the Mereenie Loop, and with end of the bitumen we were back on gravel, and we agreed it was far worse than the Great Central or the Tjukururu Roads before. We went off down a four wheel drive track to see Gosse Bluff. Back on bitumen. Then on to Tyler's Pass lookout and along Namatjira Drive and on to Redbank Gorge campground to camp overnight ahead of a Gorge walk in the morning.

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the sunset over kings canyon from the campground was fabulous.
the next morning we all decided that we were far from ready to do the 3-4 hr canyon walk, and opted for the creek line walk instead.
such rugged beauty to feast the eye and the senses on.
we then set off on the mereenie loop, and with end of the bitumen we were back on gravel, and we agreed it was far worse than the great central or the tjukururu roads before. we went off down a four wheel drive track to see gosse bluff. back on bitumen. then on to tyler's pass lookout and along namatjira drive and on to redbank gorge campground to camp overnight ahead of a gorge walk in the morning.


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Each side of this beautifully photographed solid wood cube puzzle is part of a different picture depicting kids participating in healthy, active and fun types of exercise … so this is like getting 6 different puzzles for the price of one!
The Real Life Learning Active Kids Cube Puzzle includes 6 full-color fun facts cards. One side of each card provides a solution guide for the completed puzzle, and the other side lists fun and educational facts related to the picture. The pictures on this cube puzzle, along with the included fun facts cards, offer a great avenue to discuss and reinforce how important it is to stay active and get plenty of exercise!
The Active Kids Cube Puzzle is made from solid wood. Safety tested, lead-free paint (rather than stickers) is used to apply the pictures directly onto the cube… which means no peeling, and helps ensure durability for years of fun.
Each side of the puzzle features a slightly different pattern on the border, helping kids get the cubes all onto the correct side. And, every one of our cube puzzles within a category has a different colored border to make sure the cubes don’t get mixed up! For example, in the “community and self” category of puzzles the active kids puzzle border is green, the community helpers puzzle border is yellow, the positive interactions puzzle border is blue, and the healthy habits puzzle border is purple.
Putting together puzzles helps to develop the ability to reason, deduce, analyze, and sequence, and directly effects logical thinking and problem solving skills. Physically, puzzles provide practice for hand-eye coordination and spatial awareness. In addition, the twelve 1 ½ inch wooden cubes in the puzzle are great for stacking, building and counting!
The active kids cube puzzle is 6 puzzles in one! The 6 puzzles, with matching fun fact cards, are: Jumping Rope, Running, Playing Soccer, Skating, Riding a Bike, and Karate.
Active Kids Puzzle has a rating of stars based on reviews.

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each side of this beautifully photographed solid wood cube puzzle is part of a different picture depicting kids participating in healthy, active and fun types of exercise … so this is like getting 6 different puzzles for the price of one!
the real life learning active kids cube puzzle includes 6 full-color fun facts cards. one side of each card provides a solution guide for the completed puzzle, and the other side lists fun and educational facts related to the picture. the pictures on this cube puzzle, along with the included fun facts cards, offer a great avenue to discuss and reinforce how important it is to stay active and get plenty of exercise!
the active kids cube puzzle is made from solid wood. safety tested, lead-free paint (rather than stickers) is used to apply the pictures directly onto the cube… which means no peeling, and helps ensure durability for years of fun.
each side of the puzzle features a slightly different pattern on the border, helping kids get the cubes all onto the correct side. and, every one of our cube puzzles within a category has a different colored border to make sure the cubes don’t get mixed up! for example, in the “community and self” category of puzzles the active kids puzzle border is green, the community helpers puzzle border is yellow, the positive interactions puzzle border is blue, and the healthy habits puzzle border is purple.
putting together puzzles helps to develop the ability to reason, deduce, analyze, and sequence, and directly effects logical thinking and problem solving skills. physically, puzzles provide practice for hand-eye coordination and spatial awareness. in addition, the twelve 1 ½ inch wooden cubes in the puzzle are great for stacking, building and counting!
the active kids cube puzzle is 6 puzzles in one! the 6 puzzles, with matching fun fact cards, are: jumping rope, running, playing soccer, skating, riding a bike, and karate.
active kids puzzle has a rating of stars based on reviews.


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Our dining area provides a relaxed atmosphere with a cozy feel. Separately, our Taproom is a place where good friends meet to have a good time.
W. Rick’s has been proudly serving Butler and surrounding areas for over 20 years. William Rick Reiber and his wife Diane opened the doors March 13, 1998. Click below to read more and to discover our gallery.
We’d love to have you! For availability and to make a reservation, please call us. Please call a minimum of 4 hours before your preferred seating time.
Give us a like and follow us for the most up-to-date events, specials and deals!
We want to hear from you! Whether you are a first-time customer or a regular, let us know how we are doing.

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our dining area provides a relaxed atmosphere with a cozy feel. separately, our taproom is a place where good friends meet to have a good time.
w. rick’s has been proudly serving butler and surrounding areas for over 20 years. william rick reiber and his wife diane opened the doors march 13, 1998. click below to read more and to discover our gallery.
we’d love to have you! for availability and to make a reservation, please call us. please call a minimum of 4 hours before your preferred seating time.
give us a like and follow us for the most up-to-date events, specials and deals!
we want to hear from you! whether you are a first-time customer or a regular, let us know how we are doing.


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At the Granary Restaurant we pride ourselves on using local ingredients and we proudly support our fantastic local Welsh producers, farmers and suppliers wherever possible. We buy the best quality ingredients to offer you one of the finest dining experiences in the region.
Our devoted head chef prides himself on offering a seasonal and innovative experience. and believes in creating memorable dishes with flavours that excite your taste buds.
Although we'll always highlight local produce you'll also find ingredients from around the world in our food to give things a bit of a twist.
We spend the mornings baking deliciously different breads using organic Welsh flour, or checking out the best of the morning's food at the local markets.
Our menus are printed on recycled paper and we close the restaurant on certain days to ensure our carbon footprint is as low as we can make it.

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at the granary restaurant we pride ourselves on using local ingredients and we proudly support our fantastic local welsh producers, farmers and suppliers wherever possible. we buy the best quality ingredients to offer you one of the finest dining experiences in the region.
our devoted head chef prides himself on offering a seasonal and innovative experience. and believes in creating memorable dishes with flavours that excite your taste buds.
although we'll always highlight local produce you'll also find ingredients from around the world in our food to give things a bit of a twist.
we spend the mornings baking deliciously different breads using organic welsh flour, or checking out the best of the morning's food at the local markets.
our menus are printed on recycled paper and we close the restaurant on certain days to ensure our carbon footprint is as low as we can make it.


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In anticipation of their auction, Prop Store decided to giveaway a small batch of ‘Ender’s Game’ film props via tested.com.
The items include a Dragon Army patch set, a ground school beret, and tags for producer Lynn Hendee and extra Larry Kramer.
To enter the giveaway, just leave a comment on this post before March 20. Good luck!

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in anticipation of their auction, prop store decided to giveaway a small batch of ‘ender’s game’ film props via tested.com.
the items include a dragon army patch set, a ground school beret, and tags for producer lynn hendee and extra larry kramer.
to enter the giveaway, just leave a comment on this post before march 20. good luck!


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De don Andrés Henestrosa, El son Paulina, con la Interpretación de la Banda Santa Cruz.
Paulina Lake. Paulina Lake is one of the twin crater lakes (the other being East Lake), located 6,350 feet above sea level in Newberry Crater, Central Oregon.

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de don andrés henestrosa, el son paulina, con la interpretación de la banda santa cruz.
paulina lake. paulina lake is one of the twin crater lakes (the other being east lake), located 6,350 feet above sea level in newberry crater, central oregon.


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Lietuvos zoologijos sodas (Zoo Sodas) was established in 1938. It is located on a sloping site, covered with different species of majestic trees. It is the only zoo in Lithuania and has applied for an EAZA membership. In order to be accepted by EAZA the zoo needs to upgrade its existing exhibits to modern standards of animal husbandry. Many animal quarters are outdated, not doing right to animal welfare.
As partner in a design and build team – together with a local contractor – we particpated in a tender to developed a new masterplan for the zoo. We provided more detailed conceptual designs for 16 existing and new buildings. The new central square is the heart of the masterplan and is surrounded by the new Exotarium, the new Info Media Centre and a conservatory. A few old building from the Sovjet era are redesigned into new contemporary buildings. Others are newly designed. The Exotarium for instance is a new building with water basins for fish, habitats for tropical birds and reptiles with a total floor area of 3.000 m2. The new educational centre is 1.500 m2 in total. The rest of the buildings are smaller in size. There are new shelters and enclosures foreseen for, among others, lions, snow leopards, tigers, wolfs, ungulate mammals, giraffes, and foxes.
The architecture of the smaller structures is purposely modest, so to adapt to the network of visitors trails and to blend in with the natural surroundings of the zoo. These smaller structures share a common design, with green roofs and simple basic materials such as brickwork and a timber construction. The main buildings however are larger in scale and therefore more prominent. We did not try to blend in these buildings with their surroundings, we deliberately gave them a right to exist. These buildings function as modest landmarks and are a reference for the visitors to find their way in the zoo.

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lietuvos zoologijos sodas (zoo sodas) was established in 1938. it is located on a sloping site, covered with different species of majestic trees. it is the only zoo in lithuania and has applied for an eaza membership. in order to be accepted by eaza the zoo needs to upgrade its existing exhibits to modern standards of animal husbandry. many animal quarters are outdated, not doing right to animal welfare.
as partner in a design and build team – together with a local contractor – we particpated in a tender to developed a new masterplan for the zoo. we provided more detailed conceptual designs for 16 existing and new buildings. the new central square is the heart of the masterplan and is surrounded by the new exotarium, the new info media centre and a conservatory. a few old building from the sovjet era are redesigned into new contemporary buildings. others are newly designed. the exotarium for instance is a new building with water basins for fish, habitats for tropical birds and reptiles with a total floor area of 3.000 m2. the new educational centre is 1.500 m2 in total. the rest of the buildings are smaller in size. there are new shelters and enclosures foreseen for, among others, lions, snow leopards, tigers, wolfs, ungulate mammals, giraffes, and foxes.
the architecture of the smaller structures is purposely modest, so to adapt to the network of visitors trails and to blend in with the natural surroundings of the zoo. these smaller structures share a common design, with green roofs and simple basic materials such as brickwork and a timber construction. the main buildings however are larger in scale and therefore more prominent. we did not try to blend in these buildings with their surroundings, we deliberately gave them a right to exist. these buildings function as modest landmarks and are a reference for the visitors to find their way in the zoo.


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Home » Forums » 03252016 » Right Click "Add to Fast Dial" folder ">" missing.
Right Click "Add to Fast Dial" folder ">" missing.
When you right click on a page and select "Add to Fast Dial" the ">" to add it to an existing folder goes missing. Uninstalling/Reinstalling Fast Dial does not fix the issue.
I then restore Firefox from backup folder backup\AppData\Roaming\Mozilla, and it works for a day or 2 and the ">" goes missing again.
Re: Right Click "Add to Fast Dial" folder ">" missing.
'Removed folders submenu from "Add to Fast Dial" context menu item.' This is a horrible change! I will try to see if I can uninstall 4.14.2 and reinstall 4.12.2. If that's impossible I'll say goodbye to Fast Dial after many, many years of usage.

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home » forums » 03252016 » right click "add to fast dial" folder ">" missing.
right click "add to fast dial" folder ">" missing.
when you right click on a page and select "add to fast dial" the ">" to add it to an existing folder goes missing. uninstalling/reinstalling fast dial does not fix the issue.
i then restore firefox from backup folder backup\appdata\roaming\mozilla, and it works for a day or 2 and the ">" goes missing again.
re: right click "add to fast dial" folder ">" missing.
'removed folders submenu from "add to fast dial" context menu item.' this is a horrible change! i will try to see if i can uninstall 4.14.2 and reinstall 4.12.2. if that's impossible i'll say goodbye to fast dial after many, many years of usage.


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Can I buy my ticket from the Box Office or Merch Store for Union or is it all online now?
All of our tickets are now sold online at Fatsoma – if you follow RUSU's page there, you will be first to know about all of our events. Once you have bought a ticket, you will be emailed a barcode that you will need on entry to the venue. You can also download the Fatsoma app and keep up to date that way.
On the event page for a union night it says that you can bring a guest. Is this for free or do they need a ticket?
For some events, students are allowed to bring only ONE guest. The student will have to buy a ticket for their guest and one for themselves.
I'm planning on inviting a friend from home to Reading for a night out, I'm wondering if they need a student card to get into union?
They don't need to have a student card but they will need a guest ticket and a valid ID for proof of age so that they can be signed in by you. We advise you arrive before 22:30 in order to sign them in.
As a student, if I purchased one ticket for myself and three others for non-students, would I be able to bring them in? Or is it one visitor for every Campus Card?
It is one visitor for every Campus card, unless they hold a valid student card from any other university, they will still need to buy guest tickets.
I haven't got my ID but I've got a photocopy, is this okay for a Union Event?
No, unfortunately we need to see a valid and in-date holographic photo ID (driving licence, passport or PASS Card) at point of entry. A photocopy is not enough.
I'm on a night out and I've found a lost phone/purse/card, what shall I do with it?
The most efficient thing to do is to hand the phone over to Security or Bar Staff. We can then keep them safe and hand over to lost property at RUSU Reception if they are not claimed on the night.
I lost my purse/jacket/document at union last night/week. How can I know if someone found it?
If any item was found it goes to RUSU reception, so check out if it's there.
I've left my coat in the cloakroom but have lost my cloakroom ticket, what shall I do?
We advise everyone to take a photograph of their ticket so that you still have evidence of it to collect your coat at the end of the night. If not, you will have to wait until everyone with tickets has claimed their coats at the end of the night to claim your coat based on your initials/ID, or alternatively, pop into Mojos Bar during daytime to do this.
I've bought an NUS ticket but forgotten my NUS card for a Union Event, what will happen?
You have to show your NUS card at point of entry, if you have forgotten it you will have to pay a £2 surcharge on the door (which is the equivalent of a Non-NUS Ticket price).
What is the NUS card?
The NUS – National Union of Students – provides a discount card for students only. It offers hundreds of discounts.
How do I know if tickets for union nights have sold out?
Check our events page or Fatsoma profile for ticket availability.
I bought my freshers' wristband online but it hasn't arrived in the post yet.
The wristband won't be delivered to your home address; after your halls talk they will take you to collect your wristband.
I would like to swap my wristband. How do I do it?
Email enquiries@rusu.co.uk with your name, which wristband you bought and which wristband you want to swap it for as well as a reference number and someone will get back to you.
Do the halls wristbands gain us entry to most of the Freshers' events?
Your JCR has organised the program of events for the wristband and will provide details via their Facebook page. Each JCR has their own Facebook page - you can find a list of JCR pages here.

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can i buy my ticket from the box office or merch store for union or is it all online now?
all of our tickets are now sold online at fatsoma – if you follow rusu's page there, you will be first to know about all of our events. once you have bought a ticket, you will be emailed a barcode that you will need on entry to the venue. you can also download the fatsoma app and keep up to date that way.
on the event page for a union night it says that you can bring a guest. is this for free or do they need a ticket?
for some events, students are allowed to bring only one guest. the student will have to buy a ticket for their guest and one for themselves.
i'm planning on inviting a friend from home to reading for a night out, i'm wondering if they need a student card to get into union?
they don't need to have a student card but they will need a guest ticket and a valid id for proof of age so that they can be signed in by you. we advise you arrive before 22:30 in order to sign them in.
as a student, if i purchased one ticket for myself and three others for non-students, would i be able to bring them in? or is it one visitor for every campus card?
it is one visitor for every campus card, unless they hold a valid student card from any other university, they will still need to buy guest tickets.
i haven't got my id but i've got a photocopy, is this okay for a union event?
no, unfortunately we need to see a valid and in-date holographic photo id (driving licence, passport or pass card) at point of entry. a photocopy is not enough.
i'm on a night out and i've found a lost phone/purse/card, what shall i do with it?
the most efficient thing to do is to hand the phone over to security or bar staff. we can then keep them safe and hand over to lost property at rusu reception if they are not claimed on the night.
i lost my purse/jacket/document at union last night/week. how can i know if someone found it?
if any item was found it goes to rusu reception, so check out if it's there.
i've left my coat in the cloakroom but have lost my cloakroom ticket, what shall i do?
we advise everyone to take a photograph of their ticket so that you still have evidence of it to collect your coat at the end of the night. if not, you will have to wait until everyone with tickets has claimed their coats at the end of the night to claim your coat based on your initials/id, or alternatively, pop into mojos bar during daytime to do this.
i've bought an nus ticket but forgotten my nus card for a union event, what will happen?
you have to show your nus card at point of entry, if you have forgotten it you will have to pay a £2 surcharge on the door (which is the equivalent of a non-nus ticket price).
what is the nus card?
the nus – national union of students – provides a discount card for students only. it offers hundreds of discounts.
how do i know if tickets for union nights have sold out?
check our events page or fatsoma profile for ticket availability.
i bought my freshers' wristband online but it hasn't arrived in the post yet.
the wristband won't be delivered to your home address; after your halls talk they will take you to collect your wristband.
i would like to swap my wristband. how do i do it?
email enquiries@rusu.co.uk with your name, which wristband you bought and which wristband you want to swap it for as well as a reference number and someone will get back to you.
do the halls wristbands gain us entry to most of the freshers' events?
your jcr has organised the program of events for the wristband and will provide details via their facebook page. each jcr has their own facebook page - you can find a list of jcr pages here.


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My first attempt in ‘Baby Bump’ photography I did a while back and I have to say, pretty please with the results. Now that I have ‘more time’ on my hands, I do hope I get to do more of these.
My guinea pigs are dear friends of mine, Richard and Cynthia, shot in their local park one sunny summer afternoon.
All I can say is, it was a fun shoot all done in natural light. As long as Cynthia was comfortable, Richard and I were too.
Here is to Baby Inaya…who will be turning 4 this year. Well, how time flies!
Well, what can I say, I am on a film roll.
Anyways, I took more pictures on my second Kodak ColorPlus 200 film soon after I finished the first one. Click here if you missed my post on the first roll of film.
It literally took me most of February to finish shooting with it. My kids and the weather played a big part in it, unlike the first film which took me two months.
I won’t bore you loads of words this time, as I am not feeling very well this week. I just wanted to keep the weekly post consistency in this blog going.
Photographs were taken between 01/02/2017 and 21/02/2017 with a Canon AE-1 using Kodak ColorPlus 200 film. The film was processed on 22/02/2017. Digitally scanned using the Epson Perfection V750 Pro on 01/03/2017. Editing in Lightroom and Photoshop.
Which is your favourite from this selection?
What else can I say, but what a pleasure it was to photograph Nelly. The caption on the IG post says it all.
Sometimes it just take a bit of courage and self believe to see a project through. Being a creative is all about knowing and feeling the right vibe with your subjects.
With Nells (as he like to be called) it was smooth sailing.
Follow him on Twitter or preferably on Youtube to listen to his music. Very talented young chap in my books.

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my first attempt in ‘baby bump’ photography i did a while back and i have to say, pretty please with the results. now that i have ‘more time’ on my hands, i do hope i get to do more of these.
my guinea pigs are dear friends of mine, richard and cynthia, shot in their local park one sunny summer afternoon.
all i can say is, it was a fun shoot all done in natural light. as long as cynthia was comfortable, richard and i were too.
here is to baby inaya…who will be turning 4 this year. well, how time flies!
well, what can i say, i am on a film roll.
anyways, i took more pictures on my second kodak colorplus 200 film soon after i finished the first one. click here if you missed my post on the first roll of film.
it literally took me most of february to finish shooting with it. my kids and the weather played a big part in it, unlike the first film which took me two months.
i won’t bore you loads of words this time, as i am not feeling very well this week. i just wanted to keep the weekly post consistency in this blog going.
photographs were taken between 01/02/2017 and 21/02/2017 with a canon ae-1 using kodak colorplus 200 film. the film was processed on 22/02/2017. digitally scanned using the epson perfection v750 pro on 01/03/2017. editing in lightroom and photoshop.
which is your favourite from this selection?
what else can i say, but what a pleasure it was to photograph nelly. the caption on the ig post says it all.
sometimes it just take a bit of courage and self believe to see a project through. being a creative is all about knowing and feeling the right vibe with your subjects.
with nells (as he like to be called) it was smooth sailing.
follow him on twitter or preferably on youtube to listen to his music. very talented young chap in my books.


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lowercased: absolute beach front to a beautiful safe swimming beach. short walking distance to shark cage dive, sea lion tour and to the marina hotel and cruisers cafe. our place is a light and airy luxury beach front property with all the comforts you'll need for a fabulous holiday. perfect for families with kids, couples or business travellers.


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Home › Aeroponics › WNC Urban Farms is in Waynesville, NC!
WNC Urban Farms is in Waynesville, NC!
We are excited to share our new business – produce grown aeroponically, clean, and chemical free.
Look forward to sharing information soon about the markets we will be at this spring and our farm tours at the greenhouse.
Excited to share what Aeroponics is and how you can grow your own produce from tower to table for your family at home!

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home › aeroponics › wnc urban farms is in waynesville, nc!
wnc urban farms is in waynesville, nc!
we are excited to share our new business – produce grown aeroponically, clean, and chemical free.
look forward to sharing information soon about the markets we will be at this spring and our farm tours at the greenhouse.
excited to share what aeroponics is and how you can grow your own produce from tower to table for your family at home!


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Finished Size Approximately 33" x 38"
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finished size approximately 33" x 38"
making a dc under the ch-2 bar; ch 2, turn.
v-sts with 2 dc at each end); ch 2, turn.
each v-st and 1 dc in ch): 103 sts; ch 2, turn.
of the dc row; fasten off.


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At Basement Flooring Guys, we're there to fulfill all of your standards when it comes to Basement Flooring in Sneads, FL. You need the most advanced technologies available, and our team of experienced experts can provide just that. Our products are always of the very best quality and we can conserve your money. Contact us at 800-340-5756 and we'll be ready to review your alternatives, answer the questions you have, and set up a consultation to commence planning the project.
Spending less is a vital part of any project. In the process, you will need the absolute best and highest quality of services for Basement Flooring in Sneads, FL. Our company offers the finest quality even while helping you save money. Whenever you choose our staff, you will receive the advantage of our practical experience and premium products to make sure the project will last while saving time and funds. We can do that by giving you the top bargains in the field and eliminating costly errors. Call up Basement Flooring Guys when you need the best products and services at the cheapest price. You will communicate with our team at 800-340-5756 to begin.
To make the best judgments for Basement Flooring in Sneads, FL, you should be informed. We will be sure you understand what to expect. We will take the surprises from the situation by giving accurate and detailed info. Start by talking about your task with our customer support associates when you dial 800-340-5756. We will respond to all your concerns and questions and set up your preliminary meeting. Our crew can show up at the arranged time with the necessary materials, and will work together with you during the entire job.
You'll have lots of good reasons to use Basement Flooring Guys to meet your requirements involving Basement Flooring in Sneads, FL. We offer the top customer service ratings, the best resources, and the most helpful and powerful money saving techniques. We'll be ready to assist you with the greatest expertise and practical knowledge in the market. Call 800-340-5756 when you require Basement Flooring in Sneads, and we are going to work with you to successfully accomplish your project.

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at basement flooring guys, we're there to fulfill all of your standards when it comes to basement flooring in sneads, fl. you need the most advanced technologies available, and our team of experienced experts can provide just that. our products are always of the very best quality and we can conserve your money. contact us at 800-340-5756 and we'll be ready to review your alternatives, answer the questions you have, and set up a consultation to commence planning the project.
spending less is a vital part of any project. in the process, you will need the absolute best and highest quality of services for basement flooring in sneads, fl. our company offers the finest quality even while helping you save money. whenever you choose our staff, you will receive the advantage of our practical experience and premium products to make sure the project will last while saving time and funds. we can do that by giving you the top bargains in the field and eliminating costly errors. call up basement flooring guys when you need the best products and services at the cheapest price. you will communicate with our team at 800-340-5756 to begin.
to make the best judgments for basement flooring in sneads, fl, you should be informed. we will be sure you understand what to expect. we will take the surprises from the situation by giving accurate and detailed info. start by talking about your task with our customer support associates when you dial 800-340-5756. we will respond to all your concerns and questions and set up your preliminary meeting. our crew can show up at the arranged time with the necessary materials, and will work together with you during the entire job.
you'll have lots of good reasons to use basement flooring guys to meet your requirements involving basement flooring in sneads, fl. we offer the top customer service ratings, the best resources, and the most helpful and powerful money saving techniques. we'll be ready to assist you with the greatest expertise and practical knowledge in the market. call 800-340-5756 when you require basement flooring in sneads, and we are going to work with you to successfully accomplish your project.


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The shoes are a very important accessory for any woman, because they can totally change a outfit, and can slim the figure, making the look more elegant, refined, sporty or casual. On the market there are different tastes and for all occasions. In this guide we will explain, in detail, how to choose the jewel sandals, a fundamental element of the summer. We invite you to continue reading Wholesaleably.
The jewel sandals are very elegant summer shoes, that any woman should have in their beloved shoe rack. The first choice to be made relates to the heel. This type of sandal has the particularity to be extremely elegant, both with a high heel, that with a low heel. The only recommendation concerns the use of plateau, meaning that rising which is used in the highest heels, and can be vulgar. In any case, is the woman to choose the type of heel you want, able to make her feel good about herself. Our advice is to have both options, i.e. with low-heeled, because we talk about an accessory that is able to make a good impression at any occasion.
The second choice of shoe color. It’s a good idea, in fact, don’t underestimate this feature. If you want to have a sandal that goes well with all your wardrobe, you should choose a neutral color like the classic black or white, beige or gray. If you buy a shoe a very similar tone to their skin, the instantaneous effect is to elongate the legs, although it is a shoe with a low heel. If you intend to buy a shoe that spice up your look, then you could choose a nice bright color. So in this case can fit a red, electric blue, mint green, emerald green, a yellow or any other color. We recommend also to evaluate properly even purchasing a gold or silver sandal, as it is definitely more challenging, but impressive, and can make your outfit simple.
A feature not to be underestimated, in the strongest terms, concerns the quality of materials used to make the sandal. It is essential not to let yourself be enchanted by the brands, which very often can delude. Conversely, it is good practice not to even enhance a price too low. Before purchasing a product of any brand or price, it is very useful to try to assess its quality, even asking for advice who knows more. It’s worth a small investment, if what you buy is of good quality and, by the same token, you could opt to purchase a smaller or less famous brand product.
Finally, another aspect that we mention last but not least, is the comfort of the shoe. It is true that, often, the most beautiful shoes are incredibly uncomfortable, but it is also found that there are very elegant footwear, which could cause bothersome corns and allow to stand for several hours without suffering. If you are planning an event that forces you to remain standing for many hours, or walking, we recommend a sandal or a shoe with a heel and not too high. In principle, every woman should have at least a nice shoe with a heel to heel 10cm, if not more.

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the shoes are a very important accessory for any woman, because they can totally change a outfit, and can slim the figure, making the look more elegant, refined, sporty or casual. on the market there are different tastes and for all occasions. in this guide we will explain, in detail, how to choose the jewel sandals, a fundamental element of the summer. we invite you to continue reading wholesaleably.
the jewel sandals are very elegant summer shoes, that any woman should have in their beloved shoe rack. the first choice to be made relates to the heel. this type of sandal has the particularity to be extremely elegant, both with a high heel, that with a low heel. the only recommendation concerns the use of plateau, meaning that rising which is used in the highest heels, and can be vulgar. in any case, is the woman to choose the type of heel you want, able to make her feel good about herself. our advice is to have both options, i.e. with low-heeled, because we talk about an accessory that is able to make a good impression at any occasion.
the second choice of shoe color. it’s a good idea, in fact, don’t underestimate this feature. if you want to have a sandal that goes well with all your wardrobe, you should choose a neutral color like the classic black or white, beige or gray. if you buy a shoe a very similar tone to their skin, the instantaneous effect is to elongate the legs, although it is a shoe with a low heel. if you intend to buy a shoe that spice up your look, then you could choose a nice bright color. so in this case can fit a red, electric blue, mint green, emerald green, a yellow or any other color. we recommend also to evaluate properly even purchasing a gold or silver sandal, as it is definitely more challenging, but impressive, and can make your outfit simple.
a feature not to be underestimated, in the strongest terms, concerns the quality of materials used to make the sandal. it is essential not to let yourself be enchanted by the brands, which very often can delude. conversely, it is good practice not to even enhance a price too low. before purchasing a product of any brand or price, it is very useful to try to assess its quality, even asking for advice who knows more. it’s worth a small investment, if what you buy is of good quality and, by the same token, you could opt to purchase a smaller or less famous brand product.
finally, another aspect that we mention last but not least, is the comfort of the shoe. it is true that, often, the most beautiful shoes are incredibly uncomfortable, but it is also found that there are very elegant footwear, which could cause bothersome corns and allow to stand for several hours without suffering. if you are planning an event that forces you to remain standing for many hours, or walking, we recommend a sandal or a shoe with a heel and not too high. in principle, every woman should have at least a nice shoe with a heel to heel 10cm, if not more.


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My Black Secrets in the Modern Italian by Wesley So (PC-DVD) Learn from one of the best players in the world!
In a total of nine video clips, top ten player Wesley So talks to IM Oliver Reeh, explaining his personal preferences as Black in the Italian game. The videos are structured according to specific concepts and ideas. Should Black play …a6 to allow the retreat …Ba7 or rather …a5? What’s the best way to meet White’s plan with Bg5, be it with or without short castling? When is it possible to unleash the early raid …Ng4 followed by …f5? What are benefits of the knight manoeuvre Nc6-e7-g6 combined with Nf6-h5? Can one do without …d6 and play …d5 rightaway to sharpen up the game immediately? These and many more features the grandmaster explains for Black, providing his White perspective too – as a top gun, So of course employs the Italian with both colours!
By the way, directly after these recordings were made Wesley So played the London Chess Classic 2017 where he defeated ex-world champion Vishy Anand as black, employing the topical …a5 (instead of …a6) which of course is also treated on this DVD. Plans, tricks and subtleties in the Italian Game, well-structured and conceptual, explained by a world-class grandmaster — this DVD can take you towards the very top!

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my black secrets in the modern italian by wesley so (pc-dvd) learn from one of the best players in the world!
in a total of nine video clips, top ten player wesley so talks to im oliver reeh, explaining his personal preferences as black in the italian game. the videos are structured according to specific concepts and ideas. should black play …a6 to allow the retreat …ba7 or rather …a5? what’s the best way to meet white’s plan with bg5, be it with or without short castling? when is it possible to unleash the early raid …ng4 followed by …f5? what are benefits of the knight manoeuvre nc6-e7-g6 combined with nf6-h5? can one do without …d6 and play …d5 rightaway to sharpen up the game immediately? these and many more features the grandmaster explains for black, providing his white perspective too – as a top gun, so of course employs the italian with both colours!
by the way, directly after these recordings were made wesley so played the london chess classic 2017 where he defeated ex-world champion vishy anand as black, employing the topical …a5 (instead of …a6) which of course is also treated on this dvd. plans, tricks and subtleties in the italian game, well-structured and conceptual, explained by a world-class grandmaster — this dvd can take you towards the very top!


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As a Domo Consulting Partner, we’ve seen an increase in executives reaching out to us to get their hands on this fast growing BI technology. Through working with them, I’ve come to realize that there are key differences that set Domo apart from other dashboard and data visualization platforms.
Here are the top 5 reasons that executives love Domo, and why they are driving adoption within their companies.
I’ll start off with what is the most appealing aspect of Domo, and what has led to its momentum. Simply put: Domo drives action. Action = results. And executives love results!
Simply put: @Domotalk drives action. Action = results. And executives love results! Click & Tweet!
Dashboards: Domo’s dashboards get the job done, but are very similar to other data visualization tools out there.
Processing tools: Their internal data processing tools are robust, but nothing too different from what is available in the market (although they do package them all in one platform).
Data Connectors: Sure, they have a lot of connectors (and I do mean a lot) which is definitely a competitive advantage — but so do a lot of other platforms, and they can be buggy at times.
One could even argue the pros and cons of being exclusively in the cloud (clearly it worked for Salesforce), but none of those things are what sets Domo apart, and brings the executives running.
Domo’s main competitive advantage is their entire methodology is geared towards taking action and getting results. It’s not just a “nice to have.” It’s an “all or nothing.” Let me illustrate by comparing their process for creating dashboards with other business intelligence (BI) visualization tools.
Few, if any, drill-downs Most often includes analytics, such as ratio calculations, forecasting, trends, etc.
Dashboards are only the beginning. Who wants to stare at a dashboard all day and try to determine how their business is doing? In this regard, Domo’s claim to fame is its alerting capabilities.
Actionable dashboards should alert someone when something is out of place. If the executive team has done their strategy right, they should know exactly what they are expecting within a margin of error. If the outcome falls outside that margin of error, then it’s time for action!
Here’s an example of Domo’s alerts in their new alert center. An executive is able to see all of the alerts in real-time as they are coming in across the team, and each type is easily identifiable because they are color coded. This allows you to quickly follow different conversations or see when sales are down — all from the Alert Center.
No alerts for today? Time for a round of golf!
Domo is an all-inclusive platform, or as Domo would put it, a “Business Cloud,” designed with the executive in mind — it’s not just another self service BI tool. The last thing an executive wants is to ask a dozen different people for basic answers to questions that are critical to run their business.
Platforms provide an environment where synergies can be realized and ROI gained. And with hundreds, if not thousands, of different tools available in the BI space, it’s no wonder executives are migrating to all-inclusive analytical systems to gain a competitive advantage.
Platforms provide an environment where synergies can be realized and ROI gained. Click & Tweet!
Domo integrates sales, operations, finance, marketing, IT, and everything else that uses data to solve problems or answer questions, and it does so by simplifying your data management. Domo provides simple connections to external data sources, processes your data in-house, and visualizes your data in a streamlined manner that is immediately actionable.
For example, here are some of the products, which you would normally have to purchase separately or build on your own, that Domo provides as part of their platform.
Internal data warehouse: All your data available in one location, without having to manually connect to 50 different sources. This also facilitates self-service analytics by key stakeholders.
Over 450 API connectors: Get up and running with valuable metrics quickly with pre-built connections to your data.
Data visualization tool (Analyzer): Create actionable dashboards that display key performance metrics in real-time.
Team collaboration tool (Buzz): Communicate via chat instantly and directly with your team and record those conversations for a history of your progress.
Extensive resources (Domo University, Dojo Community, Resource Library, Live Support, Dev Portal): It’s clear that Domo was built by business users and business consultants with the executive in mind. Some of the industry best practices are within the Domo resources.
Over 1,000 pre-built applications (think Apple marketplace 10 years ago): Need your development team to create some custom interactive charts, or do some advanced analytics? It might already exist in the Domo AppStore, saving you valuable time and money. And the entire Domo community continues to grow the AppStore more every day.
App Design Studio and App Dev Studio: If it doesn’t exist in the AppStore, then your team can usually build it using the resources and documentation available here. Domo’s support team can also help with difficult tasks.
Multiple ETL (Extract, Transform, and Load) tools (SQL Magic tools, Workbench, Data Fusion, etc): This is one area that is rare to find in a data visualization tool, but is critical to providing clean usable data. Domo allows you to schedule data transformations that keep your most valuable data up to date and accurate.
ALERTS: This is likely the most valuable piece of Domo, and something other platforms have lagged behind on. As an executive, you need to know when things are going wrong. Domo is designed from the ground up to provide actionable alerts when the numbers fall out of line with your benchmarks.
Mobile collaboration capabilities: Reports and insights are not actionable if it’s sitting on your desk in the form of a pdf. Domo let’s you see your data, collaborate with your team, and make updates, all while you’re on the go.
Data security and governance: Your company and reputation is only as good as it’s weakest link. If you fail to implement a data governance plan, and secure your data, you leave the company open to chaos. Domo allows you to set passwords and create groups that secure sensitive data. It provides your team with User Level analytics without jeopardizing sensitive information.
As you can see, Domo has approached the BI space with an all-inclusive strategy. They have capitalized on the fact that although there are tools for everything, if those tools require steep learning curves, don’t work well together, or only do 80% of what you need them to do, then you end up with fragmented teams, silos of data, and frustration. Unfortunately, this is the same department that is supposed to bring simplicity, clarity, and insights to your most important questions.
Think of how many companies out there house your personal data (i.e. financial institutions, healthcare, hospitality, retail, e-commerce, education, etc). Most, if not all, of these companies will reach out to you and everyone else in order to grow their business. That means that your data is in motion at these businesses and executives are ultimately responsible for what happens to that data.
PII is one of the fastest growing concerns among executives, especially when GDPR goes into effect in 2018. Mishaps in this area can lead to catastrophic consequences for businesses, including heavy fines from regulators.
Domo has approached this issue by providing the ability to encrypt and decrypt data at the individual row level based on permission levels and set Personalized Data Permissions (PDPs) throughout the organization. Domo also has a “publication groups” that allow executives to select specific people who will be able to view certain reports. This is especially useful when you start looking at regional segmentation and sales territories.
Executives want answers, and they want them now.
Waiting for answers until the next meeting, or for someone to respond via email, doesn’t cut it. Buzz, Domo’s free Slack equivalent, helps team members respond to executive requests immediately. The conversation stays within the dashboard so there is a history of action and progress.
With Domo you can find out immediately why campaign ROI is down, and chat directly with those responsible. Or, discuss a dashboard alerting operations managers to the fact that inventory is low. No more last minute trips to the office for conference meetings and gone are the days of 60 deep email threads!
Finally, executives love the fact that Domo is infinitely scalable in the cloud.
Let’s face it, organizations are either growing or dying, and data structures are racing to keep up. Platforms that are great for a 100 or even a 1,000 person company are not all that great for 10,000+ employee companies and vice-versa. Collaboration and company culture is simply different from company to company. Many tools for a small company (ie. basic data processing tools, spreadsheets, etc) don’t translate into larger organizations where enterprise class tools are required.
Domo took a page out of Salesforce’s playbook and, although clunky in the beginning, has embraced the full force scalability of the cloud. This approach helps across the board from data storage to their tools and dashboards. The cloud has experienced challenges over the years with slow load times and lack of basic functions, but one thing it does not suffer from is scalability.
Domo is great, but be aware this doesn’t mean it is without flaws. From a pure analytics perspective, Domo has a lot of growing up to do. Many of the tools, although well integrated, can be difficult to work with and a lot of customization is necessary to access valuable data beyond the out-of-the-box data connectors.
You must weigh the alternatives available for your team and decide what is best. To stick with a traditional BI tool that is complex and doesn’t provide clear insights for decision making, or move to a platform where immense power is included out of the box, alerts and insights are a given — but a greater company wide commitment is required for optimal benefit.
You may find it comforting to know that the most critical step of a successful BI implementation is not the actual BI tools themselves, but the strategy involved. Strategy requires business discovery, data architecture, transformation, and visual design. If you need support with your BI/analytics program to ensure success…Blast can help you assess what is the best BI solution for your company, and create a strategy that drives analytics maturity within your organization.
Greg Armstrong is a Senior Business Analyst at Blast Analytics & Marketing. He is involved in helping clients understand their business objectives and key performance indicators through data analysis and visualization tools. Prior to joining Blast Greg was an associate at a venture capital firm in Salt Lake City, UT, where he helped analyze investments and facilitate deal flow. Greg Armstrong has written 2 posts on the Web Analytics Blog.

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as a domo consulting partner, we’ve seen an increase in executives reaching out to us to get their hands on this fast growing bi technology. through working with them, i’ve come to realize that there are key differences that set domo apart from other dashboard and data visualization platforms.
here are the top 5 reasons that executives love domo, and why they are driving adoption within their companies.
i’ll start off with what is the most appealing aspect of domo, and what has led to its momentum. simply put: domo drives action. action = results. and executives love results!
simply put: @domotalk drives action. action = results. and executives love results! click & tweet!
dashboards: domo’s dashboards get the job done, but are very similar to other data visualization tools out there.
processing tools: their internal data processing tools are robust, but nothing too different from what is available in the market (although they do package them all in one platform).
data connectors: sure, they have a lot of connectors (and i do mean a lot) which is definitely a competitive advantage — but so do a lot of other platforms, and they can be buggy at times.
one could even argue the pros and cons of being exclusively in the cloud (clearly it worked for salesforce), but none of those things are what sets domo apart, and brings the executives running.
domo’s main competitive advantage is their entire methodology is geared towards taking action and getting results. it’s not just a “nice to have.” it’s an “all or nothing.” let me illustrate by comparing their process for creating dashboards with other business intelligence (bi) visualization tools.
few, if any, drill-downs most often includes analytics, such as ratio calculations, forecasting, trends, etc.
dashboards are only the beginning. who wants to stare at a dashboard all day and try to determine how their business is doing? in this regard, domo’s claim to fame is its alerting capabilities.
actionable dashboards should alert someone when something is out of place. if the executive team has done their strategy right, they should know exactly what they are expecting within a margin of error. if the outcome falls outside that margin of error, then it’s time for action!
here’s an example of domo’s alerts in their new alert center. an executive is able to see all of the alerts in real-time as they are coming in across the team, and each type is easily identifiable because they are color coded. this allows you to quickly follow different conversations or see when sales are down — all from the alert center.
no alerts for today? time for a round of golf!
domo is an all-inclusive platform, or as domo would put it, a “business cloud,” designed with the executive in mind — it’s not just another self service bi tool. the last thing an executive wants is to ask a dozen different people for basic answers to questions that are critical to run their business.
platforms provide an environment where synergies can be realized and roi gained. and with hundreds, if not thousands, of different tools available in the bi space, it’s no wonder executives are migrating to all-inclusive analytical systems to gain a competitive advantage.
platforms provide an environment where synergies can be realized and roi gained. click & tweet!
domo integrates sales, operations, finance, marketing, it, and everything else that uses data to solve problems or answer questions, and it does so by simplifying your data management. domo provides simple connections to external data sources, processes your data in-house, and visualizes your data in a streamlined manner that is immediately actionable.
for example, here are some of the products, which you would normally have to purchase separately or build on your own, that domo provides as part of their platform.
internal data warehouse: all your data available in one location, without having to manually connect to 50 different sources. this also facilitates self-service analytics by key stakeholders.
over 450 api connectors: get up and running with valuable metrics quickly with pre-built connections to your data.
data visualization tool (analyzer): create actionable dashboards that display key performance metrics in real-time.
team collaboration tool (buzz): communicate via chat instantly and directly with your team and record those conversations for a history of your progress.
extensive resources (domo university, dojo community, resource library, live support, dev portal): it’s clear that domo was built by business users and business consultants with the executive in mind. some of the industry best practices are within the domo resources.
over 1,000 pre-built applications (think apple marketplace 10 years ago): need your development team to create some custom interactive charts, or do some advanced analytics? it might already exist in the domo appstore, saving you valuable time and money. and the entire domo community continues to grow the appstore more every day.
app design studio and app dev studio: if it doesn’t exist in the appstore, then your team can usually build it using the resources and documentation available here. domo’s support team can also help with difficult tasks.
multiple etl (extract, transform, and load) tools (sql magic tools, workbench, data fusion, etc): this is one area that is rare to find in a data visualization tool, but is critical to providing clean usable data. domo allows you to schedule data transformations that keep your most valuable data up to date and accurate.
alerts: this is likely the most valuable piece of domo, and something other platforms have lagged behind on. as an executive, you need to know when things are going wrong. domo is designed from the ground up to provide actionable alerts when the numbers fall out of line with your benchmarks.
mobile collaboration capabilities: reports and insights are not actionable if it’s sitting on your desk in the form of a pdf. domo let’s you see your data, collaborate with your team, and make updates, all while you’re on the go.
data security and governance: your company and reputation is only as good as it’s weakest link. if you fail to implement a data governance plan, and secure your data, you leave the company open to chaos. domo allows you to set passwords and create groups that secure sensitive data. it provides your team with user level analytics without jeopardizing sensitive information.
as you can see, domo has approached the bi space with an all-inclusive strategy. they have capitalized on the fact that although there are tools for everything, if those tools require steep learning curves, don’t work well together, or only do 80% of what you need them to do, then you end up with fragmented teams, silos of data, and frustration. unfortunately, this is the same department that is supposed to bring simplicity, clarity, and insights to your most important questions.
think of how many companies out there house your personal data (i.e. financial institutions, healthcare, hospitality, retail, e-commerce, education, etc). most, if not all, of these companies will reach out to you and everyone else in order to grow their business. that means that your data is in motion at these businesses and executives are ultimately responsible for what happens to that data.
pii is one of the fastest growing concerns among executives, especially when gdpr goes into effect in 2018. mishaps in this area can lead to catastrophic consequences for businesses, including heavy fines from regulators.
domo has approached this issue by providing the ability to encrypt and decrypt data at the individual row level based on permission levels and set personalized data permissions (pdps) throughout the organization. domo also has a “publication groups” that allow executives to select specific people who will be able to view certain reports. this is especially useful when you start looking at regional segmentation and sales territories.
executives want answers, and they want them now.
waiting for answers until the next meeting, or for someone to respond via email, doesn’t cut it. buzz, domo’s free slack equivalent, helps team members respond to executive requests immediately. the conversation stays within the dashboard so there is a history of action and progress.
with domo you can find out immediately why campaign roi is down, and chat directly with those responsible. or, discuss a dashboard alerting operations managers to the fact that inventory is low. no more last minute trips to the office for conference meetings and gone are the days of 60 deep email threads!
finally, executives love the fact that domo is infinitely scalable in the cloud.
let’s face it, organizations are either growing or dying, and data structures are racing to keep up. platforms that are great for a 100 or even a 1,000 person company are not all that great for 10,000+ employee companies and vice-versa. collaboration and company culture is simply different from company to company. many tools for a small company (ie. basic data processing tools, spreadsheets, etc) don’t translate into larger organizations where enterprise class tools are required.
domo took a page out of salesforce’s playbook and, although clunky in the beginning, has embraced the full force scalability of the cloud. this approach helps across the board from data storage to their tools and dashboards. the cloud has experienced challenges over the years with slow load times and lack of basic functions, but one thing it does not suffer from is scalability.
domo is great, but be aware this doesn’t mean it is without flaws. from a pure analytics perspective, domo has a lot of growing up to do. many of the tools, although well integrated, can be difficult to work with and a lot of customization is necessary to access valuable data beyond the out-of-the-box data connectors.
you must weigh the alternatives available for your team and decide what is best. to stick with a traditional bi tool that is complex and doesn’t provide clear insights for decision making, or move to a platform where immense power is included out of the box, alerts and insights are a given — but a greater company wide commitment is required for optimal benefit.
you may find it comforting to know that the most critical step of a successful bi implementation is not the actual bi tools themselves, but the strategy involved. strategy requires business discovery, data architecture, transformation, and visual design. if you need support with your bi/analytics program to ensure success…blast can help you assess what is the best bi solution for your company, and create a strategy that drives analytics maturity within your organization.
greg armstrong is a senior business analyst at blast analytics & marketing. he is involved in helping clients understand their business objectives and key performance indicators through data analysis and visualization tools. prior to joining blast greg was an associate at a venture capital firm in salt lake city, ut, where he helped analyze investments and facilitate deal flow. greg armstrong has written 2 posts on the web analytics blog.


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At Precision Smiles, we can perform dental work on patients that are struggling withdental anxiety. If you avoid the dentist due to fear of what a procedure may be like or simply do not enjoy dental work, give us a call. In our Frisco, dental office, we can ensure that you are comfortable and relaxed, regardless of the dental procedure. When you visit our office, we will meet with you to discuss what treatments you need and create a plan for how to keep your mouth healthy while easing any fears that you have about dentistry in general. We will keep you informed about the entire process so that you can make decisions regarding dental care without experiencing any anxiety.
Another easy way to calm your fears is to visit our Frisco dental office and meet with Shai Patel, D.D.S. prior to the actual appointment. Taking the time to tour our office, where you can sit in the dentist chair and have a conversation, will allow you to become familiar with our staff and office environment. After this meeting, when you do have your teeth cleaned, you are doing so in an atmosphere that you feel comfortable in with friendly and familiar faces. During your consultation, we can also discuss what you can expect from a teeth cleaning or a specific procedure. This will help you to mentally prepare for how long it will take, what dental tools we will use, what you may feel during the process and what the recovery period will be, if any. At Precision Smiles, we find that the more informed our patients are the more comfortable and relaxed they feel. This one appointment can help to alleviate the fear of dentists that you are experiencing.
Check out what others are saying about our dental anxiety support services on Yelp: Dental Anxiety Frisco.
In our Frisco dental office, we practice sedation dentistry that can be used to reduce and prevent dental anxiety. Here are some of the questions we are regularly answer about sedation dentistry.
Most of the time, the sedation goes away within an hour of your procedure being complete. If you are more heavily sedated or put to sleep for oral surgery, it can take a couple of hours to feel normal but this is rare. In our Frisco dental office, we use the least amount of sedation to help you to feel completely relaxed and comfortable. Thus, it is effective without staying in your system for too long.
Yes. Laser dentistry is transforming how professionals complete dental procedures. When you visit our dental office, you can be confident that we will use the latest technology available to make your procedure more comfortable. Lasers allow us to do so because the laser energy is fine and can target small spaces without irritating the surrounding tissue. We can also reduce discomfort and the recovery time thanks to dental lasers. The dental lasers are also less invasive than traditional dental tools. With the dental laser, there will be less bleeding and swelling than normal. Dental lasers can also help treat tooth decay, gum disease, and has applications in restorative procedures. If you want a more comfortable experience and to reduce your dental anxiety, we highly recommend visiting a laser dentistry office. To learn about the procedures that we perform using lasers, call (972) 502-9422 and schedule an appointment to speak with Shai Patel, D.D.S.. At Precision Smiles, we find that many of our patients no longer need sedation or pain medication because the common factors that create fear of dentists are eliminated. For example, the noise, heat, and vibration that is traditionally associated with the dental drill is not present when using lasers.
To learn more about sedation dentistry, new dental technology or how to reduce your dental anxiety, call and schedule an appointment with our Frisco dentist office today.

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at precision smiles, we can perform dental work on patients that are struggling withdental anxiety. if you avoid the dentist due to fear of what a procedure may be like or simply do not enjoy dental work, give us a call. in our frisco, dental office, we can ensure that you are comfortable and relaxed, regardless of the dental procedure. when you visit our office, we will meet with you to discuss what treatments you need and create a plan for how to keep your mouth healthy while easing any fears that you have about dentistry in general. we will keep you informed about the entire process so that you can make decisions regarding dental care without experiencing any anxiety.
another easy way to calm your fears is to visit our frisco dental office and meet with shai patel, d.d.s. prior to the actual appointment. taking the time to tour our office, where you can sit in the dentist chair and have a conversation, will allow you to become familiar with our staff and office environment. after this meeting, when you do have your teeth cleaned, you are doing so in an atmosphere that you feel comfortable in with friendly and familiar faces. during your consultation, we can also discuss what you can expect from a teeth cleaning or a specific procedure. this will help you to mentally prepare for how long it will take, what dental tools we will use, what you may feel during the process and what the recovery period will be, if any. at precision smiles, we find that the more informed our patients are the more comfortable and relaxed they feel. this one appointment can help to alleviate the fear of dentists that you are experiencing.
check out what others are saying about our dental anxiety support services on yelp: dental anxiety frisco.
in our frisco dental office, we practice sedation dentistry that can be used to reduce and prevent dental anxiety. here are some of the questions we are regularly answer about sedation dentistry.
most of the time, the sedation goes away within an hour of your procedure being complete. if you are more heavily sedated or put to sleep for oral surgery, it can take a couple of hours to feel normal but this is rare. in our frisco dental office, we use the least amount of sedation to help you to feel completely relaxed and comfortable. thus, it is effective without staying in your system for too long.
yes. laser dentistry is transforming how professionals complete dental procedures. when you visit our dental office, you can be confident that we will use the latest technology available to make your procedure more comfortable. lasers allow us to do so because the laser energy is fine and can target small spaces without irritating the surrounding tissue. we can also reduce discomfort and the recovery time thanks to dental lasers. the dental lasers are also less invasive than traditional dental tools. with the dental laser, there will be less bleeding and swelling than normal. dental lasers can also help treat tooth decay, gum disease, and has applications in restorative procedures. if you want a more comfortable experience and to reduce your dental anxiety, we highly recommend visiting a laser dentistry office. to learn about the procedures that we perform using lasers, call (972) 502-9422 and schedule an appointment to speak with shai patel, d.d.s.. at precision smiles, we find that many of our patients no longer need sedation or pain medication because the common factors that create fear of dentists are eliminated. for example, the noise, heat, and vibration that is traditionally associated with the dental drill is not present when using lasers.
to learn more about sedation dentistry, new dental technology or how to reduce your dental anxiety, call and schedule an appointment with our frisco dentist office today.


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Q. Does anyone in the library tutor for Macroeconomics?
Yes, you can get free tutoring for this subject in the Business/Accounting Lab. Please check the Tutoring Center website for updated hours.
You don't need to make an appointment or sign up. Just go when it fits in your schedule.

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q. does anyone in the library tutor for macroeconomics?
yes, you can get free tutoring for this subject in the business/accounting lab. please check the tutoring center website for updated hours.
you don't need to make an appointment or sign up. just go when it fits in your schedule.


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sparkle entertainment has some of the most sophisticated karaoke equipment around using a laptop and hard drive setup enabling us to carry over 10,000 karaoke songs for your event.
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combined with our professional microphones and our amazing lighting sparkle will make you feel like a star!
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Use the Vernier BTA Sensor Adapter to connect Hummingbird to Vernier's impressive lineup of BTA (analog) sensors. Take measurements of pH, soil moisture, humidity, dissolved oxygen, force, magnetic field, and a hundred other characteristics! Feed the data from these measurements into your programs and create Hummingbird robots that act on this information by moving servos or motors, flashing lights, and making sound. Detailed directions can be found at our Vernier sensors tutorial.
Please note: The Vernier BTA Sensor Adapter is compatible with both the Hummingbird Duo and Hummingbird Bit.

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use the vernier bta sensor adapter to connect hummingbird to vernier's impressive lineup of bta (analog) sensors. take measurements of ph, soil moisture, humidity, dissolved oxygen, force, magnetic field, and a hundred other characteristics! feed the data from these measurements into your programs and create hummingbird robots that act on this information by moving servos or motors, flashing lights, and making sound. detailed directions can be found at our vernier sensors tutorial.
please note: the vernier bta sensor adapter is compatible with both the hummingbird duo and hummingbird bit.


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Due to an exciting period of growth, my Edinburgh based client are currently looking for a Web Designer / Content Manager to work as part of a large HR MI & Systems team. This role will interact directly with their client, a global blue-chip financial services company. In this role, you will be responsible for supporting, configuring and governing a HR knowledge content and collaboration platform. You will also be responsible for researching, tracking and resolving site issues.
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* Investigate and report any operational or technical issues with the site.
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* Co-ordinate site governance and ensure that established governance standards are adhered to.
* In partnership with the site governance board and HR subject matter experts, keeps site content specifications and additional information up to date.
* Regulate and manage access rights of site users, ensuring individuals only have access to content that is relevant to their role.
* Maintain the site content tracking and governance database and produce regular reports that highlight when content is scheduled for review.
* Conduct audits of site content to maintain site integrity.
* Monitor and moderate site comments and questions, ensuring that no erroneous information or personal identifiable information is shared.
* Manages site reporting and analytics.
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* Provides reporting on overall metrics related to site objectives to the site governance board.
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* Plans, defines, implements and evaluates site changes and functional improvements.
* Working with the site governance board, plans, designs and implements changes to site functionality and templates.
* Co-ordinate UAT testing for site changes and track UAT issue management, including triaging of issues, new requirements and user errors.
* Ensures all changes are singed off by stakeholders, before being published and keeps a record of sign offs.
* Actively co-ordinates the promotion of site usage.
* Deliver training and host site workshops as required.
* Promotes site usage through the co-ordination of communications and site announcements.
* Develops concepts for promotional campaigns.
* Highly analytical with a proven track record of troubleshooting site related issues.
* Poised and self-confident, able to communicate with senior stakeholders and liaise with necessary vendors where appropriate.
* Proven experience and in-depth knowledge of HTML.
* Must be able to effectively communicate requirements and solutions to both technical and nontechnical users.
* Experience in analysis, design, testing and release management.
* Ability to build strong working relationships across all levels within the organisation.
* Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise own workload and deal with conflicting priorities.
* Ability to respond to a high volume of queries, ensuring a high attention to detail and accuracy.
* Ability to communicate effectively with clear and concise language verbally and with written correspondence.
* Demonstrated ability with MS applications, including advanced knowledge of Word, Excel and Outlook.
* Creative thinking with an awareness of current trends in graphic design and website user experience design.

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due to an exciting period of growth, my edinburgh based client are currently looking for a web designer / content manager to work as part of a large hr mi & systems team. this role will interact directly with their client, a global blue-chip financial services company. in this role, you will be responsible for supporting, configuring and governing a hr knowledge content and collaboration platform. you will also be responsible for researching, tracking and resolving site issues.
* maintains the functionality, appearance and accuracy of our hr content management and collaboration platform.
* uploads site content and documents, ensuring all material is accurate and meets the agreed standard.
* maintains and implements changes and updates to content specifications and standard templates.
* investigate and report any operational or technical issues with the site.
* report any potential site issues expected to impact performance to the mi and systems manager.
* co-ordinate site governance and ensure that established governance standards are adhered to.
* in partnership with the site governance board and hr subject matter experts, keeps site content specifications and additional information up to date.
* regulate and manage access rights of site users, ensuring individuals only have access to content that is relevant to their role.
* maintain the site content tracking and governance database and produce regular reports that highlight when content is scheduled for review.
* conduct audits of site content to maintain site integrity.
* monitor and moderate site comments and questions, ensuring that no erroneous information or personal identifiable information is shared.
* manages site reporting and analytics.
* analyses site activity and content views and reports key site metrics to stakeholders.
* provides reporting on overall metrics related to site objectives to the site governance board.
* optimises site and content exposure by analysing content views and patterns to direct placement of content and enhance key word searches.
* plans, defines, implements and evaluates site changes and functional improvements.
* working with the site governance board, plans, designs and implements changes to site functionality and templates.
* co-ordinate uat testing for site changes and track uat issue management, including triaging of issues, new requirements and user errors.
* ensures all changes are singed off by stakeholders, before being published and keeps a record of sign offs.
* actively co-ordinates the promotion of site usage.
* deliver training and host site workshops as required.
* promotes site usage through the co-ordination of communications and site announcements.
* develops concepts for promotional campaigns.
* highly analytical with a proven track record of troubleshooting site related issues.
* poised and self-confident, able to communicate with senior stakeholders and liaise with necessary vendors where appropriate.
* proven experience and in-depth knowledge of html.
* must be able to effectively communicate requirements and solutions to both technical and nontechnical users.
* experience in analysis, design, testing and release management.
* ability to build strong working relationships across all levels within the organisation.
* strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise own workload and deal with conflicting priorities.
* ability to respond to a high volume of queries, ensuring a high attention to detail and accuracy.
* ability to communicate effectively with clear and concise language verbally and with written correspondence.
* demonstrated ability with ms applications, including advanced knowledge of word, excel and outlook.
* creative thinking with an awareness of current trends in graphic design and website user experience design.