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Draper James Gains Foundation to Grow Graciously with NetSuite
SAN MATEO, Calif., Sept. 20, 2017 /PRNewswire/ — Oracle NetSuite, one of the world's leading providers of cloud-based financials / ERP, HR, Professional Services Automation (PSA) and omnichannel commerce software suites, announced today that Draper James, a fast-growing Southern-influenced apparel and homewares line founded by actor Reese Witherspoon, has implemented and gone live with NetSuite's Retail Apparel Edition in 144 days to power its financials, inventory, customer and order management processes. Draper James now has an end-to-end view of the business across its wholesale distribution, ecommerce channels and three brick-and-mortar locations, to enable seamless omnichannel experiences for its customers and retail partners.
Witherspoon founded Draper James as a tribute to her Southern heritage and gracious Southern living, and in particular her grandparents, William James Witherspoon and Dorothea Draper – who never left the house without her pearls or wedding ring and always drove her white Cadillac with the proper driving gloves. To realize its mission to give everyone a taste of that contemporary yet timeless Southern style Witherspoon grew up with, Draper James needed to scale operations for growth across expanding channels – which included ecommerce, plans to open brick-and-mortar locations and engage in B2B partnerships with leading retailers.
When running a clothing line whose founder is an internationally acclaimed actor, a big part of delivering a great customer experience is ensuring that whatever Witherspoon is pictured wearing is available for purchase. And when a dress can sell out in mere minutes after she is photographed wearing it, ensuring supply matches demand is crucial.
That wasn't so hard to do when Draper James first launched as an online brand in 2015. But demand for its dresses, t-shirts – adorned with phrases like "howdy," – and friendly, powder blue gingham stationery, grew across the country. People everywhere from Greenville S.C. to Greenwich, Conn. were looking to incorporate a bit of Southern charm into their lives.
"We really needed to have unified data to remove the barriers between channels," said Melissa Baird, VP of Systems and Procedures for Draper James. "If a customer shopped in the Lexington store, and the only dress left in the network was in Nashville, we wanted to allow the customer the ability to easily purchase it from an iPad and have it delivered directly to the location of their choice."
Draper James couldn't meet the buy-anywhere customer expectation and wasn't pleased with its previous inventory management processes, being forced to perform time-consuming, error-prone and inefficient manual workarounds in Excel. Disparate systems held the company back from getting to know its customers better, and from ensuring that what they wanted to buy was in stock. It knew sustainable, efficient growth depended on managing and maintaining flexible inventory across channels.
Draper James implemented NetSuite's Retail Apparel Edition in June 2017 in 144 days using NetSuite SuiteSuccess; a methodology designed to deliver faster time to value, increased business efficiency, flexibility and greater customer success. SuiteSuccess leverages NetSuite's depth of experience in the retail industry and business operations functionality, including preconfigured dashboards for retail-specific roles and reports with business intelligence for retailers that provides insight into top selling items, units per transaction, shrink reports, sales per hour, sell-through figures and retail stock-ledger.
"Since we're such a young business, we needed a vendor flexible enough to allow us to morph and grow as a company," Baird said. "We wanted a good partner for the long run — a like-minded vendor that understood what we were trying to do as we scaled as a company."
NetSuite allows Draper James to manage its business across ecommerce, wholesale distribution and brick and mortar channels in a smarter way, maintaining flexible inventory and avoiding stock-outs. Efficient, lean operations allow Draper James to keep a laser focus on listening to customers, detecting patterns and focusing on adding value to the customer journey across its different retail touch points.
Since implementing NetSuite, the now 30-employee company has forged wholesale distribution partnerships with luxury retailers like Nordstrom and Net-a-Porter, and opened brick and mortar stores in Nashville, Dallas and Lexington. The business is headquartered in New York, with a warehouse in Greenville, S.C. and much of its manufacturing done in the south.
NetSuite provides an end-to-end view of business for retailers such as Draper James across wholesale distribution and ecommerce channels, as well as company brick-and-mortar locations, to enable seamless, omnichannel experiences for customers.
NetSuite's cloud-based software removes complexity, and allows fast-growing companies with many remote workers to run best-in-class processes without high implementation costs and overhead associated with managing on-premise software. In turn, the business can adopt new functionality when it needs it to reach new goals. For more information on NetSuite's products, please visit http://www.netsuite.com.
Oracle NetSuite pioneered the Cloud Computing revolution in 1998, establishing the world's first company dedicated to delivering business applications over the internet. Today, it provides a suite of cloud-based financials / Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP), HR and omnichannel commerce software that runs the business of companies in more than 100 countries.
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Atria Inn and Suites Extended Stay
6100 S. University Avenue, Little Rock
Prices from 60.0 to 70.0 per night.
With a stay at Atria Inn and Suites Extended Stay in Little Rock, you'll be in the suburbs and close to University of Arkansas-Little Rock. This hotel is within the vicinity of Little Rock Zoo and University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences.
Make yourself at home in one of the 30 air-conditioned rooms featuring kitchenettes with refrigerators and microwaves. Complimentary wireless Internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Conveniences include clock radios, as well as phones with free local calls.
Enjoy the recreation opportunities such as a fitness facility or make use of other amenities including complimentary wireless Internet access.
Featured amenities include a 24-hour front desk and laundry facilities. Free parking is available onsite.
Children 18 years old and younger stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding.
The preferred airport for Atria Inn and Suites Extended Stay is Little Rock, AR (LIT-Adams Field) - 12.1 km / 7.5 mi.
Distances are calculated in a straight line from the property's location to the point of interest or airport and may not reflect actual travel distance.
Distances are displayed to the nearest 0.1 mile and kilometre.
6401 S University Avenue, Little Rock
Prices from 58.49 to 129.99 per night.
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ECONO LODGE INN AND SUITES LITT
9101 Mabelvale Pike, Little Rock
We Are Conveniently Located Off Interstate 30 In Southwest Little Rock/ Just Minutes From Downtown Little Rock And The River Market District. We Are A Quick Drive From Shopping Malls And Outlets And Are Surrounded By Many Eateries. The Hotel Offers A Free Breakfast And High-Speed Internet Access.
6100 Mitchell Dr, Little Rock
Prices from 54.99 to 62.99 per night.
When you stay at Quality Inn & Suites in Little Rock, you'll be near the airport and within the vicinity of University of Arkansas-Little Rock and War Memorial Stadium. This hotel is within the vicinity of Arkansas State Fairgrounds and Little Rock Zoo.
Make yourself at home in one of the 100 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators and LCD televisions. Your room comes with a pillowtop bed. Complimentary wireless Internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.
Enjoy recreational amenities such as a 24-hour fitness facility and a seasonal outdoor pool.
A complimentary buffet breakfast is included.
Featured amenities include a business center, a computer station, and express check-in. Planning an event in Little Rock? This hotel has facilities measuring 600 square feet (54 square meters), including a meeting/conference room. Free self parking is available onsite.
Recreational amenities at the hotel include a 24-hour fitness facility and a seasonal outdoor pool.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation.
The preferred airport for Quality Inn & Suites is Little Rock, AR (LIT-Adams Field) - 12.7 km / 7.9 mi.
8115 Frenchman's Lane, Little Rock
A stay at Comfort Inn places you in the heart of Little Rock and within the vicinity of University of Arkansas-Little Rock and War Memorial Stadium. This hotel is within the vicinity of Arkansas State Fairgrounds and Little Rock Central High School.
Make yourself at home in one of the 50 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators and microwaves. Relax and take in city views from the privacy of your room. Complimentary wireless Internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.
Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as a seasonal outdoor pool, or other amenities including complimentary wireless Internet access and a fireplace in the lobby.
A complimentary hot/cold buffet breakfast is included.
Featured amenities include a 24-hour business center, an Internet point, and a computer station. RV/bus/truck parking is available onsite.
The closest major airports to Comfort Inn are:
Little Rock, AR (LIT-Adams Field) - 12.8 km / 7.9 mi
Memphis, TN (MEM-Memphis Intl.) - 219.9 km / 136.6 mi
The preferred airport for Comfort Inn is Memphis, TN (MEM-Memphis Intl.).
BEST WESTERN LITTLE ROCK SOUTH
8219 Interstate 30, Little Rock
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Knights Inn Little Rock Ar
With a stay at Knights Inn Little Rock Ar in Little Rock, you'll be within the vicinity of University of Arkansas-Little Rock and War Memorial Stadium. This hotel is within the vicinity of Arkansas Skatium and Arkansas State Fairgrounds.
Complimentary wireless Internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment.
A complimentary continental breakfast is included.
Featured amenities include a 24-hour front desk, a microwave in the lobby, and coffee/tea in the lobby. Free parking is available onsite.
The preferred airport for Knights Inn Little Rock Ar is Little Rock, AR (LIT-Adams Field) - 14.8 km / 9.2 mi.
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Little Rock-West
4900 Tally Road, Little Rock
Prices from 91.0 to 110.0 per night.
When you stay at Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Little Rock-West in Little Rock, you'll be close to Arkansas Skatium. This hotel is within the vicinity of Little Rock Zoo and War Memorial Stadium.
Make yourself at home in one of the 85 guestrooms featuring refrigerators and microwaves. Complimentary wired and wireless Internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming provides entertainment. Conveniences include desks and complimentary newspapers, and you can also request rollaway/extra beds.
Take advantage of recreational opportunities offered, including an indoor pool, a spa tub, and a 24-hour fitness facility.
While enjoying a refreshing dip in the hotel pool, you can order your favorite drink at the poolside bar.
Featured amenities include a 24-hour business center, complimentary newspapers in the lobby, and a 24-hour front desk. Self parking is available onsite.
An indoor pool and a spa tub are on site. Other recreational amenities include a 24-hour fitness facility.
The preferred airport for Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Little Rock-West is Little Rock, AR (LIT-Adams Field) - 16.1 km / 10 mi.
Value Place Little Rock
21 Remington Drive, Little Rock
Prices from 220.49 to 260.49 per night.
You'll be centrally located in Little Rock with a stay at Value Place Little Rock, convenient to Arkansas Skatium. This hotel is within the vicinity of Little Rock Zoo and War Memorial Stadium.
Make yourself at home in one of the 121 air-conditioned rooms featuring kitchens with full-sized refrigerators/freezers and stovetops. Wireless Internet access (surcharge) keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Conveniences include phones and microwaves.
Featured amenities include high-speed (wired) Internet access (surcharge), laundry facilities, and air conditioning in public areas. Self parking is available onsite.
Arkansas Skatium - 3.7 km / 2.3 mi
University of Arkansas-Little Rock - 5.8 km / 3.6 mi
Park Plaza Mall - 7.2 km / 4.5 mi
Little Rock Zoo - 7.7 km / 4.8 mi
War Memorial Stadium - 7.9 km / 4.9 mi
University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences - 8.2 km / 5.1 mi
Barton Coliseum - 9.4 km / 5.8 mi
Arkansas State Fairgrounds - 9.4 km / 5.9 mi
Little Rock Central High School - 9.8 km / 6.1 mi
Big Dam Bridge - 9.8 km / 6.1 mi
Arkansas Supreme Court - 10.7 km / 6.7 mi
Arkansas State Capitol Building - 11 km / 6.9 mi
Willow Springs Water Park - 11.5 km / 7.2 mi
Mount Holly Cemetery - 11.5 km / 7.2 mi
Trinity Cathedral - 11.6 km / 7.2 mi
9101 Mablevale Pike, Little Rock
When you stay at Econo Lodge Inn & Suites in Little Rock, you'll be close to University of Arkansas-Little Rock. This hotel is within the vicinity of Willow Springs Water Park and Little Rock Zoo.
Make yourself at home in one of the 33 guestrooms featuring refrigerators and flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wired and wireless Internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming provides entertainment. Conveniences include microwaves and coffee/tea makers, as well as phones with free local calls.
Make use of convenient amenities, which include complimentary wireless Internet access and tour/ticket assistance.
For your convenience, a complimentary breakfast is served daily.
Featured amenities include an Internet point, a computer station, and laundry facilities. RV/bus/truck parking is available onsite.
The preferred airport for Econo Lodge Inn & Suites is Little Rock, AR (LIT-Adams Field) - 15.9 km / 9.9 mi.
7900 SCOTT HAMILTON DRIVE, Little Rock
The City Of Little Rock- Home Of The Bill Clinton Library- Features A Number Of Unique Landmarks And Places Of Interest. The Affordable Americas Best Value Inn And Suites Is A Well Appointed Facility Which Offers 99 Spacious Guest Rooms- Which Include 16 King Business Rooms. All Our Guest Rooms Are Furnished With Free Wireless High-Speed Internet Access- Satellite Tv With Hbo-Lcd Tvs-Iron- Ironing Board- And Complimentary Local Calls. Microwave And Mini-Fridge Are Available Upon Request. We Also Have Children S Activities Available For The Kids. Guests Can Start Their Day Off Right With Our Complimentary Continental Breakfast. Pets Are Allowed-Restrictions Apply. Come Relax And Enjoy The Value At The Americas Best Value Inn And Suites Of Little Rock.
On-Site Recreational Activities- . * Satellite Tv with Hbo.* Cable Tv With Hbo.* High Speed Internet access.* Children Activities.. Off-Site recreational Activities- . * Golf At First Tee Of arkansas, Hindman Park Golf Course, First Tee Of arkansas, Western Hills Country Club, War Memorial park Golf Course.* Enjoy A Day Outdoors At wakefield Park, Craig Park, Ottenheimer Park, Thom park, Hindman Park.* Shop At Broadmoor Shopping ctr, Park Plaza, Jefferson Square-Pine Bluff, Mc cain Mall, River M . -Additional Recreational Facilities . - Child Activities - Jacuzzi . some Recreation Facilities May Be Offsite And May result In A Charge. Please Contact Hotel For information.
11 Crossings Ct, Little Rock
When you stay at Comfort Suites in Little Rock, you'll be convenient to Arkansas Skatium. This hotel is within the vicinity of Little Rock Zoo and War Memorial Stadium.
Make yourself at home in one of the 90 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators and plasma televisions. Complimentary wired and wireless Internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming provides entertainment. Conveniences include desks and microwaves.
Enjoy recreational amenities such as an indoor pool and a 24-hour fitness facility.
Meet other guests and eat at the complimentary manager's reception, held Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays. A complimentary hot/cold buffet breakfast is included.
Featured amenities include complimentary high-speed (wired) Internet access, a business center, and dry cleaning/laundry services.
Recreational amenities at the hotel include an indoor pool and a 24-hour fitness facility.
The preferred airport for Comfort Suites is Little Rock, AR (LIT-Adams Field) - 16.3 km / 10.1 mi.
Clarion Hotel Medical Center
925 S University Ave, Little Rock
With a stay at Clarion Hotel Medical Center in Little Rock (Little Rock Medical District), you'll be convenient to Park Plaza Mall and War Memorial Stadium. This hotel is within close proximity of University of Arkansas-Little Rock and Little Rock Central High School.
Make yourself at home in one of the 263 air-conditioned guestrooms. Complimentary wired and wireless Internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming provides entertainment. Conveniences include desks and complimentary weekday newspapers, and you can also request a turndown service.
Enjoy recreational amenities such as a fitness facility and a seasonal outdoor pool. Additional amenities include complimentary wireless Internet access and a picnic area. Guests can get to nearby shops on the complimentary shuttle.
Satisfy your appetite at the hotel's restaurant, which serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Dining is also available at a coffee shop/cafĂŠ, and room service (during limited hours) is provided. Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at a bar/lounge.
Featured amenities include complimentary high-speed (wired) Internet access, a 24-hour business center, and audiovisual equipment. Event facilities at this hotel consist of conference/meeting rooms, small meeting rooms, and a ballroom. A roundtrip airport shuttle is complimentary during limited hours.
A children's pool and a seasonal outdoor pool are on site. Other recreational amenities include a fitness facility.
This property offers transfers from the airport. Guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
Park Plaza Mall - 1 km / 0.6 mi
University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences - 1.7 km / 1 mi
Little Rock Central High School - 4 km / 2.5 mi
Arkansas Supreme Court - 4.6 km / 2.8 mi
Arkansas State Capitol Building - 4.8 km / 3 mi
Mount Holly Cemetery - 5.7 km / 3.6 mi
Trinity Cathedral - 6 km / 3.7 mi
Arkansas Skatium - 6 km / 3.8 mi
Robinson Center - 6.2 km / 3.8 mi
TownePlace Suites Little Rock West
When you stay at TownePlace Suites Little Rock West in Little Rock, you'll be convenient to Arkansas Skatium. This hotel is within the vicinity of Little Rock Zoo and War Memorial Stadium.
Make yourself at home in one of the air-conditioned rooms featuring kitchens with full-sized refrigerators/freezers and stovetops. Wired and wireless Internet access is complimentary, while 32-inch LCD televisions with cable programming provide entertainment. Conveniences include desks and separate sitting areas, and you can also request cribs/infant beds.
Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as a fitness facility, or other amenities including complimentary wireless Internet access and gift shops/newsstands. Additional features include a picnic area and barbecue grills.
A complimentary evening social is served for your convenience. A complimentary buffet breakfast is included.
Featured amenities include a business center, express check-in, and express check-out. Free parking is available onsite.
Recreational amenities at the hotel include a fitness facility and a seasonal outdoor pool.
The preferred airport for TownePlace Suites Little Rock West is Little Rock, AR (LIT-Adams Field) - 16.2 km / 10.1 mi.
Budget Host Inn
2600 W 65th St, Little Rock
Prices from 44.8577 to 54.9927 per night.
Located in Little Rock, Days Inn Little Rock is close to Barton Coliseum and Arkansas State Fairgrounds. This hotel is within the vicinity of Trinity Cathedral and Mount Holly Cemetery.
Make yourself at home in one of the air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators and microwaves. Complimentary wireless Internet access is available to keep you connected. Conveniences include coffee/tea makers and wake-up calls.
Enjoy the recreation opportunities such as an outdoor pool or make use of other amenities including complimentary wireless Internet access.
Free parking is available onsite.
The preferred airport for Budget Host Inn is Little Rock, AR (LIT-Adams Field) - 9 km / 5.6 mi.
Days Inn Little Rock / Medical Center
901 Fair Park Blvd, Little Rock
With a stay at Days Inn Little Rock / Medical Center in Little Rock (Little Rock Medical District), you'll be minutes from Little Rock Zoo and War Memorial Stadium. This hotel is within close proximity of University of Arkansas-Little Rock and Little Rock Central High School.
Make yourself at home in one of the 121 air-conditioned guestrooms. Cable programming and video-game consoles are provided for your entertainment, while complimentary wireless Internet access keeps you connected. Bathrooms feature shower/tub combinations, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Conveniences include desks and coffee/tea makers, and you can also request cribs/infant beds.
Enjoy the recreation opportunities such as an outdoor pool or make use of other amenities including a television in the lobby.
Featured amenities include complimentary high-speed (wired) Internet access, express check-out, and a 24-hour front desk. Free parking is available onsite.
The preferred airport for Days Inn Little Rock / Medical Center is Little Rock, AR (LIT-Adams Field) - 10.5 km / 6.5 mi.
Rodeway Inn & Suites
Centrally located in Little Rock, Rodeway Inn & Suites is convenient to Barton Coliseum and Arkansas State Fairgrounds. This hotel is within the vicinity of Trinity Cathedral and Mount Holly Cemetery.
Make yourself at home in one of the 106 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators and microwaves. Your room comes with a Select Comfort bed. Complimentary wireless Internet access is available to keep you connected. Bathrooms have shower/tub combinations and hair dryers.
Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as a seasonal outdoor pool, or other amenities including complimentary wireless Internet access and a television in the lobby. Additional features include a picnic area and barbecue grills.
Featured amenities include a 24-hour business center, an Internet point, and a computer station. Planning an event in Little Rock? This hotel has 400 square feet (37 square meters) of space consisting of a conference center and a meeting/conference room. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available 24 hours), and extended parking is available onsite.
The property allows pets in specific rooms only and has other pet restrictions (surcharges apply and can be found in the Fees section). Guests can arrange to bring pets by contacting the property directly, using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
The preferred airport for Rodeway Inn & Suites is Little Rock, AR (LIT-Adams Field) - 8.7 km / 5.4 mi.
Residence Inn by Marriott Little Rock
1401 S Shackleford Rd, Little Rock
When you stay at Residence Inn by Marriott Little Rock in Little Rock, you'll be convenient to Arkansas Skatium. This hotel is within the vicinity of Little Rock Zoo and War Memorial Stadium.
Make yourself at home in one of the 96 air-conditioned rooms featuring kitchens with full-sized refrigerators/freezers and stovetops. Your bed comes with cotton sheets, and all rooms are furnished with double sofa beds. Complimentary wireless Internet access is available to keep you connected. Conveniences include desks and separate sitting areas, as well as phones with voice mail.
Be sure to enjoy recreational amenities, including a spa tub, a 24-hour fitness facility, and a seasonal outdoor pool. This hotel also features complimentary wireless Internet access, gift shops/newsstands, and a fireplace in the lobby.
Meet other guests and eat at the complimentary manager's reception, held at early evening. A complimentary hot/cold buffet breakfast is served daily.
Featured amenities include a 24-hour business center, express check-out, and complimentary newspapers in the lobby. Free self parking is available onsite.
Take a dip in the sparkling pool and whirlpool and get energized in the 24-hour whirlpool.
Little Rock Zoo - 6 km / 3.7 mi
War Memorial Stadium - 6 km / 3.7 mi
Big Dam Bridge - 6.5 km / 4 mi
Barton Coliseum - 9 km / 5.6 mi
Wild River Country - 9.7 km / 6 mi
Burns Park - 10.4 km / 6.5 mi
GUESTHOUSE INTL LITTLE ROCK
301 SOUTH UNIVERSITY AVE, Little Rock
If You Are Traveling On Business Or Just For Fun We Will Make Time For You So You Will Have Time For Family And Friends.
Off-Site Recreation - Children S Activities Fine Dining Other Activity Shopping Theater
Hampton Inn & Suites West Little Rock
1301 S Shackleford Road, Little Rock
Prices from 150.0 to 170.0 per night.
When you stay at Hampton Inn & Suites West Little Rock in Little Rock, you'll be in the business district and convenient to Arkansas Skatium. This hotel is within the vicinity of Little Rock Zoo and War Memorial Stadium.
Make yourself at home in one of the 126 air-conditioned rooms featuring DVD players and flat-screen televisions. Your room comes with a pillowtop bed. wired and wireless Internet access is complimentary, while video-game consoles and cable programming provide entertainment. Private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.
Take advantage of recreational opportunities offered, including an indoor pool, a spa tub, and a 24-hour fitness facility. Additional features include complimentary wireless Internet access, wedding services, and a fireplace in the lobby.
Grab a bite from a grocery/convenience store serving guests of Hampton Inn & Suites West Little Rock. Mingle with other guests at the complimentary manager's reception, held on weekdays at early evening.
Featured amenities include a 24-hour business center, an Internet point, and a computer station. Planning an event in Little Rock? This hotel has 935 square feet (84 square meters) of space consisting of small meeting rooms and banquet facilities. Free self parking is available onsite.
The preferred airport for Hampton Inn & Suites West Little Rock is Little Rock, AR (LIT-Adams Field) - 15.9 km / 9.9 mi.
Wingate by Wyndham Little Rock
Prices from 69.3 to 169.15 per night.
With a stay at Wingate by Wyndham Little Rock in Little Rock, you'll be close to Arkansas Skatium and Park Plaza Mall. This hotel is within the vicinity of War Memorial Stadium and Big Dam Bridge.
Make yourself at home in one of the 92 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators and microwaves. Complimentary wireless Internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Conveniences include desks and coffee/tea makers, and you can also request rollaway/extra beds.
Take advantage of recreation opportunities including a 24-hour fitness facility and a seasonal outdoor pool.
A complimentary continental breakfast is served daily.
Featured amenities include complimentary high-speed (wired) Internet access, a 24-hour business center, and a computer station. RV/bus/truck parking is available onsite.
The preferred airport for Wingate by Wyndham Little Rock is Little Rock, AR (LIT-Adams Field) - 15.9 km / 9.9 mi.
Extended Stay America - Little Rock - West Little Rock
10800 Kanis Rd, Little Rock
A stay at Extended Stay America - Little Rock - West Little Rock places you in the heart of Little Rock, convenient to Arkansas Skatium. This hotel is within the vicinity of Little Rock Zoo and War Memorial Stadium.
Make yourself at home in one of the 84 air-conditioned rooms featuring kitchens with full-sized refrigerators/freezers and stovetops. Complimentary wireless Internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Conveniences include desks and microwaves, as well as phones with free local calls and voice mail.
Enjoy recreational amenities such as a spa tub and a fitness facility.
Featured amenities include a 24-hour front desk, laundry facilities, and air conditioning in public areas. Free parking is available onsite.
Recreational amenities at the hotel include a spa tub and a fitness facility.
Guests can arrange to bring pets by contacting the property directly, using the contact information on the booking confirmation (surcharges apply and can be found in the Fees section).
The preferred airport for Extended Stay America - Little Rock - West Little Rock is Little Rock, AR (LIT-Adams Field) - 16 km / 10 mi.
Markham House Suites
5120 West Markham Street, Little Rock
With a stay at Markham House Suites in Little Rock (Little Rock Medical District), you'll be minutes from War Memorial Stadium and close to University of Arkansas-Little Rock. This hotel is within close proximity of Park Plaza Mall and Little Rock Central High School.
Make yourself at home in one of the 73 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators and microwaves. Complimentary wired and wireless Internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming provides entertainment. Conveniences include complimentary newspapers and coffee/tea makers, as well as multi-line phones with free local calls and voice mail.
Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as a fitness facility, or other amenities including complimentary wireless Internet access and a television in the lobby. Guests can catch a ride on the complimentary shuttle, which operates within 5 mi.
Featured amenities include complimentary high-speed (wired) Internet access, a business center, and complimentary newspapers in the lobby. Free parking is available onsite.
Arkansas State Capitol Building - 3.9 km / 2.5 mi
Mount Holly Cemetery - 5 km / 3.1 mi
Dickey-Stephens Park - 5.3 km / 3.3 mi
Arkansas Inland Maritime Museum - 5.3 km / 3.3 mi
Holiday Inn Little Rock West - Financial Pky
10290 Financial Center Pkwy, Little Rock
When you stay at Holiday Inn Little Rock West - Financial Pky in Little Rock, you'll be in the suburbs and convenient to Arkansas Skatium. This hotel is within the vicinity of Big Dam Bridge and War Memorial Stadium.
Make yourself at home in one of the 119 air-conditioned rooms featuring kitchenettes with refrigerators and microwaves. Wired and wireless Internet access is complimentary, while 42-inch flat-screen televisions with cable programming provide entertainment. Conveniences include desks and complimentary newspapers, as well as direct-dial phones with voice mail.
Take advantage of recreation opportunities including a fitness facility and a seasonal outdoor pool. Additional amenities include complimentary wireless Internet access, wedding services, and a television in the lobby.
You can find a meal at a coffee shop/cafĂŠ serving guests of Holiday Inn Little Rock West - Financial Pky, or stop in at a snack bar/deli. Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at a bar/lounge.
Featured amenities include complimentary high-speed (wired) Internet access, a 24-hour business center, and an Internet point. Planning an event in Little Rock? This hotel has 1440 square feet (130 square meters) of space consisting of a conference center, a ballroom, and banquet facilities. Free self parking is available onsite.
Recreational amenities at the Holiday Inn West-Financial Parkway include a seasonal outdoor pool with luxurious cabanas, eGaming System (featuring a Wii Station with complimentary games), Media Center, and a fitness facility.
The preferred airport for Holiday Inn Little Rock West - Financial Pky is Little Rock, AR (LIT-Adams Field) - 16.2 km / 10.1 mi.
Courtyard by Marriott Little Rock West
10900 Financial Centre Pkwy, Little Rock
Prices from 139.0 to 199.99 per night.
When you stay at Courtyard by Marriott Little Rock West in Little Rock, you'll be in the business district and convenient to Arkansas Skatium. This eco-friendly hotel is within the vicinity of Big Dam Bridge and War Memorial Stadium.
Make yourself at home in one of the 149 air-conditioned guestrooms. Complimentary wireless Internet access is available to keep you connected. Bathrooms feature shower/tub combinations, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Conveniences include safes and complimentary weekday newspapers, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Enjoy recreational amenities such as a 24-hour fitness facility and a seasonal outdoor pool. Additional amenities include complimentary wireless Internet access, gift shops/newsstands, and a fireplace in the lobby. Guests can catch a ride to nearby destinations on the area shuttle (surcharge).
You can enjoy a meal at a restaurant serving the guests of Courtyard by Marriott Little Rock West, or stop in at a snack bar/deli. Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at a bar/lounge. Cooked-to-order breakfasts are served daily in the bistro for a fee.
Featured amenities include complimentary high-speed (wired) Internet access, a business center, and audiovisual equipment. Planning an event in Little Rock? This hotel has 1265 square feet (114 square meters) of space consisting of small meeting rooms and exhibit space. Free parking is available onsite.
This hotel has a smoke-free policy.
The preferred airport for Courtyard by Marriott Little Rock West is Little Rock, AR (LIT-Adams Field) - 16.2 km / 10.1 mi.

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25/10/2013 21/04/2014 manaiaclemim Published Games, Up Words	Board games, Review, scrabble, spelling, Word games, words
Creator(s): Elliot Rudell (Designer) and artists are unknown
These are definitely not my brother's forte, what with him being very dyslexic and all. However, I like them enough that they warrant their own post, even if it is going to be pretty short (and sadly without any pictures). I was considering writing about Scrabble, but then I realized two things; A) That's boring by itself and, B) We have acquired a much more interesting word game recently that I can write about. SO, I shall only be writing about Scrabble in conjunction with Up Words!
I had no idea of the existence of this game until a friend of ours took it upon herself to make us a copy using squares of foam to write letters on, and brought it to our house. For this we, (or at least I) am very grateful. I have since learnt that the game was developed by an American, with the aim of helping people to improve their English.
Now, rules and such:
As with Scrabble, each player takes seven tiles at random to begin. Player one then places a two-or-more letter word at the centre of the board. It is advisable to have a pad handy for keeping score, and a dictionary, if you're the type who likes to challenge people about the words they make. Personally, I think it's more interesting to play without a dictionary as you then test each others knowledge of the actual words as well as their spelling ability. Words must read either right to left, left to right, top to bottom or bottom to top. They cannot read diagonally. Tiles can be placed on top of other tiles to change the word, but the height cannot reach above 5 tiles high. When words are built on top of other words at least one tiles from the original word must remain uncovered, and words cannot be created by adding letters such as "S" to the end.
Points are counted per word made, rather than per tile, as in Scrabble. If only one level of tiles is used for the whole word, each tiles is worth two points, i.e. the word "back" would be worth 8 points. If a tile is placed on top of another tile to change a word then all tiles, including the one that has been covered up, are worth one point, i.e. the word "flap" has a "C" placed over it, so it becomes "clap" and the word is worth 5 points. Two bonus points are given for a single-stack word using the "Qu" tile and you receive 2 bonus points if you use all 7 of your tiles in the same turn. Multiple word scores are counted separately, including repeated tiles.
Illegal Words:
Words are considered "illegal" for the following reasons:
If it is misspelled
If it is a proper pronoun, for example, someone's name
If it is foreign
If it includes a symbol or apostrophe
Winning the Game:
A winner is declared when either the tiles run out, or there are no more available moves. Five points are deducted for any remaining tiles and the person with the highest score, wins.
This has been a very short post, I hope you'll forgive me for it, it's more like a filler-post this week. We've fallen behind a bit due to a deficit of time in which to play any game that takes longer than half an hour. Hopefully though we're a little better organised now and can start putting up some more in-depth posts!
I read about the rules for Up Words here.
Getting A Feel For History – Escape From Colditz
17/10/2013 04/04/2014 manaiaclemim Escape From Colditz, Published Games	Board games, Colditz Castle, Escape From Colditz, old games, Pat Reid, prisoner of war, Review, war games, world war II
Creator(s): Bob Brechin, Brian Degas, Major P.R. Reid M.B.E., M.C. (Designers) and Antonio Catalán (Artist)
This one is not, under any circumstances a quick game, and is likely therefore, to be a long-ish post. The fastest time we've ever played it in is an hour, and that's because we set ourselves a time limit. Otherwise the game could take days.
Escape From Colditz is a game set in the World War II prison camp at Colditz Castle. The idea for the game came from a plan formed by a group of British POW's (Prisoners of War) to escape from Colditz using sheets and floorboards to create a glider. The game itself is a little more complicated than that, but that is the story the game is based on.
We used to play Escape From Colditz when we were younger, and we never had our own copy of the game. So recently my brother decided that it was a game we definitely needed, and he bought a copy. Since it arrived in the post we've played it several times with different numbers of players and different time limits.
Rules and Interesting Things:
This game was created by Pat Reid, a British Army Officer, and one of the few to successfully escape from Colditz Castle in World War II. The game is for 2-6 players, and the board is the floor plan of Colditz. The rule book tells us that the board is based on a true plan of the castle, but that was adapted to have all necessary features on one floor. This accuracy to Colditz is one of its most interesting features.
At the beginning of the game each player decides who they are going to play as, there are five escape teams to choose from, British (red), French (brown), American (blue), Dutch (orange) and Polish (green) and one player must play as the Security Officer (black). A different number of POW's and Guards are allocated depending on how many players there are, as follows:
2 players: 8 POW's and 6 Guards
3 players: 7 POW's per player: 12 Guards
The fact that the Guards are always outnumbered by the POW's is historically accurate, as, during the war, the prisoners always vastly outnumbered the Guards. It was only by the harsh way of living, random public executions, and other similar means, that the Guards were able to keep authority over the prisoners.
Pieces are moved by the throw of two dice. A player may use all their moves on one piece or otherwise split the roll between as many of their pieces as they like. They have to move the whole number thrown and they cannot allocate any of their number of moves it to another player's pieces. A double entitles the player to another roll.
There are five packs of cards involved in the game, Personal Civilian Escape kit, Escape Equipment, Escaper's Opportunity, German Security and Do or Die cards. The Opportunity cards, Escape Kits, Escape Equipment and Do or Die cards are all only useful for the escapee's, the only cards the Security Officer can use are the German Security cards.
To attempt escape, each prisoner must collect an "escape kit", this consists of food, a compass, forged papers, and a disguise. Once collected this cannot be taken from you or lost in any way. The items collected as part of the escape kit do not exist as escape equipment. To obtain the escape kit the player must get four of their POW's into the rooms in the castle that have the relevant symbols for each necessary item, they can then claim an escape kit.
To make a successful escape attempt each player must also collect other escape equipment, this can be rope, which comes in 30ft lengths, wire cutters, keys and forged passes. Ideally each player would have some of everything. To collect equipment a player must get their POW's into a room with the symbol of the piece of equipment they want, they must have either two POW's in the same room, or one in each of the rooms with that symbol, before they can collect the relevant equipment.
Start positions if playing with two people. EO is playing as Britain.
Opportunity and Security Cards:
Opportunity cards are specifically for the use of the POW's. Likewise with Security Cards, which are specifically for the Security Officer. To collect a Security or Opportunity card a POW or the Security Officer must roll either a 3, 7 or 11. They are then allowed to take a card from the top of the deck before they continue with their turn. Opportunity Cards can be used as soon as they've been collected, or they can be held for later. However, each POW or Security Officer can only hold three at any one time. POW's have an advantage over the Security Officer here, as, if playing with more than two players, they can choose to either discard one of their Opportunity Cards or they can pass it over to another POW. The Security Officer must discard a card if he/she has collected more than three. Opportunity Cards and Security Cards are incredibly useful, an Opportunity Card might provide a POW with a piece of equipment, or allow them to hide from the Security Officer at some point, it may even allow them access to a tunnel, which will aid their escape attempt. For the Security Officer, Security Cards are a little different, they may allow you to search a room (the SO cannot enter any of the rooms in the castle without the relevant card giving them permission to search it, meaning that POW's are generally safe whilst in the rooms), or call Appel, which recalls every players pieces to their starting position, and other similar things.
Do or Die:
A Do or Die card is dealt to every Escape Officer at the beginning of the game, these are not read and are kept face down until they are used. Once an EO has decided to use their Do or Die card, they then turn it over and read it. It will tell them how many rolls of the dice they have to try and get one of their prisoners out of Colditz. The prisoner starts from anywhere inside the grey area of the board (the inner courtyard) and must reach one of the safe targets outside of the castle walls within the number of throws specified. The prisoner must leave through the main gate and pass and key points no longer effect them. If the prisoner does not manage to escape, they are "dead" and their whole team is removed from the board and from play.
There are even more rules to this game than i've mentioned in my brief (haha) overview here, however, you can gather the general outline of the game. It's quite strategic, and definitely a challenging game for anyone! We thoroughly recommend it for hours of fun, we played the other evening and had a very silly argument, that anyone who has either of us on facebook may well have seen, about whether or not I, playing as the SO could continue to shoot one of his escaping prisoners if he was playing a diversion card (one of the Opportunity Cards). I said no, therefore I won. He said yes, which would mean he had won.
Our unresolved ending.
This argument has no resolution so far.
All the information presented to you here came either from our experiences of playing the game, or from the rule book itself, if you're interested, go find a copy!
To Be a Criminal – Outrage! Steal the Crown Jewels and Breach The Keep – Board Development
13/10/2013 23/03/2014 Dfairbairn Breach The Keep, Our Board Games, Outrage!, Published Games	Board Game, Breach the Keep, Crime, Crown Jewel, Free game, Games, Give Away, London, Review, Scotland Yard, Yeomen Warders
Creator(s): Unknown
Continuing the Theme of Criminality:
What's more fun, catching a criminal or being one? Probably neither in reality but in the world of board games I'd say being a criminal! For example being Mr X in Scotland Yard is more fun than trying to catch him, and attempting to steal the crown Jewels in Outrage! is a lot of fun.
The aim of the game is obvious, it's even in the name! But, the cool thing about the game is you get a whole set of mini crown Jewels to try and steal! Only problem with them is they are liable to get lost or broken. However, providing you're careful and don't feed them to any small children or animals you should be OK.
The jewels. Out Orb is slightly broken.
Outrage! Is a game for 2 – 6 people and is more fun with more people as with 2 it can be slow moving. You have to move around the board, which is the layout of the tower or London, acquiring burglary tools, weapons and armor (in the form of Tower Cards) while avoiding the Yeomen Warders posts.
A Yeoman Warder at his post.
The board all set out ready to play.
You can play by two strategies depending on what weapons or tools you have. You can either go for a crown jewel OR you can wait for someone else to steal one and attack them for it. Which can be super frustrating because after lots of careful planning you can steal a jewel and be ready to make your escape, then someone else can attack you and take it from you and win after all your hard work! But it does add an addition edge to the game.
You can set two win parameters for the game, either its the first person out with any Jewel OR you can play until all Jewels are stolen and the player with the most amount in points wins.
The pieces wearing the Crowns; which is actually the biggest design flaw in the game is they don't fit on top of them, which is upsetting, but additionally I don't think they are supposed to.
It can be an extremely fun game, but like many games it can vary a lot in time depending on how lucky a player is or is not. Also there are two other versions of the game a travel version which I recently managed to pick up in a charity shop for about £3 (around £6 cheaper than ebay) and a Deluxe edition of the game which (according to wikipedia, the greatest source of completely accurate and unquestionable knowledge EVER) is the most expensive board game in the world valued at £7995, the Jewels are made out of real precious metals.
Image coutesy of http://www.historicroyalpalaces.com/ as surprisingly we didn't own one to take a picture of.
Outrage! Travel edition, I bought this from a charity shop for £2.99.
Breach The Keep – Board Development:
Now I know you've (I don't know who I mean by that) all been wondering how our board game Breach The Keep has been coming along and here's the answer, the result of giving it to a highly paid graphic designer (ha! if only):
The board development so far!
Genuinely I want to know what people think so any comments or criticisms are most welcome. Its still arguably a work in progress. I'm thinking to texturize the grey at each end, which is where your pieces start, to a stone type texture but I can't make up my mind.
Anyway it has been sent to be printed properly in full size so I can see how well that works and then work from there. So next week (hopefully) there will be pictures of a real board and perhaps some pieces (if we're really organised) ready to go up, additionally I might release the full rules document on the very small off chance there's anyone interested in reading them.
Thoughts, comments, suggestions and criticisms all welcome.
Also remember we will be giving ten of these away for free once they are done, to get feedback, so keep on checking in to see how close we are to the give away and be ready to email us as soon as the post goes up!
A Fairly Quick Game – Nine Men's Morris!
09/10/2013 23/03/2014 manaiaclemim Nine Men's Morris, Published Games, Quick Games	Assassins Creed, Assassins Creed III, Board games, Morris, Nine Men's Morris, Review, Six Men's Morris, Three Men's Morris, Tic-tac-toe, Twelve Men's Morris
Year of Publication: -1400
Creator(s): Designer is unknown and Dieter Zander is the Artist
Having taken a quick break from this chain of posts to write about Elixir, I'm back on fast games! This one's all about Nine Men's Morris. Another very old game, a board for which was found cut into a wall in the temple at Kurna, Egypt, that dates back to 1440 BC (although there is doubt as to whether this is an accurate dating of the carving as Coptic crosses were also found carved here that could not have been put there by the Egyptians at the time). Anyone who's played Assassins Creed III might be familiar with this game – it's one of the mini games available within the game. Variations of it are also Three Men's, Six Men's and Twelve Men's Morris. Unfortunately, we don't yet have copies of the others, so this post will mainly (but with some references to the others) be focused on Nine Men's Morris.
A Nine Men's Morris board and pieces before a game begins.
It's a very easy game to learn, each player has 12 pieces in either black or white. The board is comprised of three squares inside each other, each with intersecting lines midway down each side. White plays first and you take it in turns to place pieces on the corners of the squares or the midway points created by the intersecting lines. The objective is to create lines of three, either horizontally or vertically, called mills. Once a player has created a mill they are then allowed to remove one of their opponents pieces from the board. If a mill is created whilst players are placing their pieces the player who created it is still allowed to remove one of their opponents pieces.
A game where all the pieces have been placed just before the moving phase begins.
After all the pieces have been placed players take it in turns to move. Each turn you may move one piece one space. You cannot move, or create mills on, the diagonals. A player who has achieved a mill or two when placing their pieces is going to be in a stronger starting position than their opponent, as they will have more pieces left to manoeuvre round the board.
When a player has lost so many pieces that they have three or less pieces left on the board they are then able to move their pieces anywhere. They are no longer restricted to moving one piece one space. They can move one piece from any space on the board to any other space. This makes it considerably harder for their opponent to continue to make mills. Once a player has lost all of their pieces, or both agree that a point in the game has been reached where neither player can win, the game ends.
The end of the game and black is the winner having reduced white to less than three pieces.
History Things:
These first five points are all about Three Men's Morris, not Nine!
In line for "oldest game in the world" – with Go, Backgammon and Chess.
Noughts and Crosses or Tic Tac Toe are the same as the variation of Three Men's Morris that involves the use of the diagonals for making mills.
According to Thomas Hyde the Chinese played it in 500BC.
Ovid mentions it in "Ars Amatoria" – the Romans played on wooden or stone boards, although occasionally more exotic materials were used.
Three Men's Morris was widely played in England 1300 AD – boards can be found carved, by monks, into the cloister seats in Norwich, Canterbury, Gloucester and Salisbury Cathedrals, and Westminster Abbey.
Other Nine Men's Morris boards have been found in Ceylon – carved in the reign of Mahadithika Maha-Naga (9-21AD), and European boards have been found in places like the first city of Troy, a Bronze Age burial site in Ireland and at the Acropolis in Athens.
The game reached peak popularity in Europe in the fourteenth century.
In old England the game was played with black and white pebbles on a board that was drawn out on the village green using a trowel, or drawn onto a pub or tavern table with chalk.
Shakespeare references it in A Midsummer Nights Dream in Act II, Scene I – "The Nine Men's Morris is filled up with mud!" ~Titania – this must be what happened to the boards drawn on the green whenever it rained!
A version of the game called Morabaraba which is played using the diagonals on the board is still very popular, and played to a competitive level, in South Africa.
Because the game was popular in Medieval England there has been some speculation as to whether the name "Morris" is related to the English Morris Dance. However, Daniel King says that it is coincidence- the word Morris in this context actually deriving from the Latin "Merellus", meaning a counter or a game piece.
I have, once again, achieved ten points of history about the game! I wonder how long this is going to last…
Pretty much everything I've put up about the history of the game I found here.
But I supplemented some of the points with information from our trusty old friend Wikipedia!
Elixir – The Quest For Eternal Life! (Not a quick game)
06/10/2013 23/03/2014 manaiaclemim Elixir, Published Games	Board games, Elixir, Obscure games, Rare Games, Review, The Elixir of Life, Wizards
Creator(s): Nik Sewell (Designer) and Chantry House Studios Limited (Artist)
So, for this post, i'm going to move away from my Quick Games posts to write about a brilliant board game that we've had for longer than I've been alive; rather than things we've just come across like Java (which is awesome, in case anyone was unsure).
Definitely As Obscure As We Thought!
Elixir is a game we've been playing as long as we can remember – published in 1987 it's been around far longer than either of us (almost 27 years now!!). As far as we can make out, this game was never released on a large scale, and it was withdrawn from production only a year or two after it was first produced, so very few copies have survived – a look on Amazon or Ebay will tell you that to acquire this game you're looking at spending, at the very least £50, or closer to $100+ for anything coming from the United States. Even harder than getting a copy, is getting a complete, or undamaged copy; that seems to be nigh impossible – I know our copy is battered and has a few of the gold pieces missing from all the times we've played it over the years, but when I consider how many people have played it, and how little we were when we were first introduced to it, i'm amazed that it's in as good condition as it is!
Playing the Game!
Elixir isn't a complicated game at all. You play as one of four Wizards, either Red, Blue, Yellow or Green and your objective is to be the first to brew all three parts of the Elixir of Life – simple, right? There are three shops on the board, Special Ingredients, Herbalists and Jewelers. To brew any potion you need at least one Special Ingredient, Herb and Jewel. You can move four spaces per turn and you move around the board entering shop and purchasing ingredients for your potions. At the start of the game you are given six gold pieces and you are given one more at the beginning of every turn. These are used to pay for your ingredients. Once you have everything you need to brew a potion, you return to your lab and commence brewing.
Starting set up for Elixir. Each Wizard starts in his or her laboratory.
But you need to be wary! Every time you stop on one of the grey street squares you must take a Stranger card, these are random and are a mixture of good and bad. Some Strangers might offer to buy ingredients or potions off of you, others might offer to sell you ingredients at a special rate. Some are for hire, you can use them to incapacitate or rob your opponents. Others will simply try to mug or curse you. It's completely down to chance which card is on top of the deck when you draw a card. There is another element of chance thrown into the game with regards to Stranger cards; and potion brewing too. For each Stranger that attacks you, or you hire to attack or steal from another Wizard there is a success rate on the bottom of the card. For this you role a die. It is the same with brewing. The jewel used in brewing the potion determines the likelihood of a successful brew, and using anything less than a diamond can result in failure when rolling the die, there is a chart in the rule book that states which combinations of jewels and which numbers on the die will yield success or failure for you. When you brew a potion successfully, or if you fail, you must return all three components to the shops that they came from. In this way players are able to continue brewing potions throughout the game, without ever running out of ingredients.
A selection of the stranger cards that can be picked up when stopping on the grey squares.
The Special Ingredient and Herb that you use determine what potion you brew. There are nine possible potions that can be brewed and once you have successfully brewed you look at the relevant Formula card and then find that potion in the potion pack. The middle of the board is taken up by a 3×3 grid, this is divided up into the Special Ingredients and the Herbs. There are nine Formula cards that are shuffled at the beginning of each game and placed in this grid. In this way the game remains unpredictable and it is impossible to know from one game to the next which combination of ingredients will give you the Elixir. Of these nine available, three are the respective parts of The Elixir Of Life, the other six are all different. Each potion has a description on it, which tells you what it is useful for, for example, Speedy Soda is a potion that will allow you to move eight squares instead of four each turn for four turns after you activate it. However, other potions such as Baneful Brew are much less helpful. Although it will not harm you to hold this potion, it can have negative effects on anyone trying to attack or mug you, but you cannot "drink" it, as you do the other potions. So whilst it may seem like an unfortunate potion to brew in your quest for the Elixir, it does have its perks!
The layout of the potion cards on the brewing grid.
Strategy!
It's wise to note down which combinations of ingredients your opponents are using so that if they then start to "drink" a potion, you have the chance of knowing one of the combinations that will not give you the Elixir. To drink a potion, you simply place the card face up on the table, showing the other players what it is. The potion, if it is drinkable (the only ones that aren't are the three parts of the Elixir and Baneful Brew) will have four squares on the bottom, showing a small image of the potion bottle with varying amounts of liquid in it. You then take a red counter from the box and place it over the first of these squares. Every turn you take you must move the counter, until you've "drunk" the entire potion. For every turn that the potion is activated, you can enjoy the advantages it gives you, be it taking an extra piece of gold for your turn, or being able to move eight spaces instead of four, however, if you do not use the advantage of the potion on one turn, you must still move the counter along as if you had. Planning your turns once you've activated a potion is important!!
Two of the potions available to brew during the game.
It's also possible to slightly obstruct your opponents in their quest for the Elixir. You can go into any shop and buy all of one, or all or the ingredients, providing you have enough gold. Once you have these, the other players cannot brew until you have, unless they mug you or steal from you. Using this tactic will slow the game down a bit, and probably make you the object of unwanted attention!
The three parts of the Elixir of Life! Once you've got these, you've won the game and you're set for eternity.
If anyone's interested, my next post will be about Nine Men's Morris, another one in the Quick Games chain of posts, and that should (fingers crossed!!) go up Thursday evening!
For the people that occasionally fill their procrastination time reading our posts, firstly, thank you, for filling your procrastination time with our ramblings, but also, if there's any game you'd like to see us write about that you've played, please, don't hesitate to tell us in a comment! We'd love to know which games you love and have grown up with!


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Q: Combinatorics Application Question - Ordering with Color I have had trouble solving the following problem:
How many ways are there to write five 1's and four 0's, each colored in it's own color, in a string, if no two 0's are allowed next to each other?
I assume this involves permutations given that we must order the 1's and 0's so that no two 0's are allowed next to each other. I would greatly appreciate a solution and the necessary steps.

A: Hint:  First ignore the colors and find the number of ways to put the $1$s and $0$s in a row with no two zeros next to each other.  You should be able to do that by hand.  Otherwise, break into cases depending on whether you end with a $0$.  If you don't, attach a $1$ to the right of each $0$ and order four $01$s and a single $1$.  If you do...  Then how many ways to assign colors to the $1$s?  To the $0$s?

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'Dolittle' // Film Review: Just Why, Robert Downey Jr.? | DC's Take
What has been going on with Universal Pictures and the movies they've released recently? Besides 1917, Cats was utterly disastrous, The Turning is currently getting trashed by critics, and now it looks like Dolittle was meant to be a bomb from the minute the trailer came out. Because there isn't a single soul in this world that wants to see Robert Downey Jr. talk with the animals. Walk with the animals. Grunt, squeak, and squawk with the animals. Spoiler Alert: He doesn't sing the song. There only one question to be asked in a time like this, "Who asked for something like this to be made?
What's the Story: Dr. John Dolittle (Downey) is a veterinarian who can communicate with animals, but he has become a recluse after the death of his wife at sea with little human interaction. But when Queen Victoria (Wild Rose's Jessie Buckley) has fallen ill, it looks like it's up to Dolittle, his animals, and his new apprentice Stubbins (Harry Collett) to embark on a mission to search for a cure for her sickness.
This isn't the first time this character, based on Hugh Lofting's books, has been brought to the big screen. In 1967, a musical with Rex Harrison came out with not the best reviews, despite winning two Oscars. But if you're like me, then you might've grown up with the movies starring Eddie Murphy in its 1998 comedy and its forgettable 2001 sequel. First hearing about this project three years ago didn't sound like a bad idea.
Yet, I totally forgot it was still coming when there have been no talks about it. None of the trailers were impressive, and it doesn't help with the news of reshoots that took place last year helmed by Jonathan Liebesman, the guy behind the idiotic Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles reboot, and had to rewrite new material after poor reception. If if it helped, it still made Dolittle the first movie of 2020 to be crap, which isn't surprising for a January movie.
Downey Jr. is trying his hardest with this role, and this is the first thing he's in after finishing the MCU for good? It's pretty baffling. Not a crime drama or the third Sherlock Holmes movie. Dolittle. This man is the greatest, so it's hard for me to say this performance was a head-scratcher trying to figure out what made him decide to be in this. Honestly, he was terrible as Dr. Dolittle. He speaks in this dumb accent that's a hybrid of Scottish/Welsh throughout, which I don't understand why he could've used his normal voice. His lines of dialogue weren't easy to understand. As the main character we're following throughout, there isn't a moment we root for him when he just comes off as unlikable.
The other human characters didn't look useful at all. With Michael Sheen in this, this doesn't come as a massive surprise to figure out he's going to be the antagonist who is Dolittle's rival. I'm a fan, but he gives an over-the-top performance that wasn't even hilariously bad. Also, recent Oscar-nominee Antonio Banderas doesn't give a lot to offer as the pirate that's connected to Dolittle. But how dare they have Jessie Buckley, who plays Queen Victoria, just laying in a bed the entire time?
But then this assembles a talented cast to voice the animals, but they're stuck being attached to this movie now. There's Emma Thompson as Polly, the macaw; Rami Malek as Chee-Chee, the anxious gorilla; John Cena as Yoshi, the bashlyk wearing polar bear, Kumail Nanjiani as Plimpton, the stockings wear ostrich, Octavia Spencer as Dab-Dab, the quirky duck with a stupid running joke; Craig Robinson as Kevin, a squirrel that was accidentally shot in the beginning, and somehow they got Ralph Fiennes as the vicious tiger Barry. Out of everybody, Malek was the one that felt miscast for some reason. He was fine enough, but there was no reason for him to be in this after winning his Oscar.
This also has Tom Holland as a dog, Selena Gomez as a giraffe, and Marion Cotillard as a fox being wasted with their voice work when the animals aren't going along on this journey. The CGI work on the animals themselves wasn't too good either when it's clearly unrealistic and unconvincing in any action they provide.
Stephen Gaghan, the same guy who won an Oscar for writing Traffic, tackling this project sounded strange. As a director, he has done nothing well remembering besides Syriana. His direction of Dolittle wasn't anything remarkable and didn't have any singular moment that stood out. He's also working with a story that's unbelievably formulaic with nothing shocking. This whole adventure that Dolittle is going on never comes exciting when all it is painfully dull without being invested in its short runtime.
Events in this lacked major sense when it transitions from scene to scene with giving time to think about what happened. For a movie featuring a ton of animals, they aren't interesting. Plus, the reason why they need to achieve this cure is never given a full explanation. Then it wraps up everything quickly, meaning I don't have it sit through the credits with the Sia track playing.
This also wasn't even funny. Like, at all. There was a quick moment that I smerked when Chee-Chee answered the door, but that was it. Even its references to Rush Hour and The Godfather just appeared lazy. Because kids will get it. It also seems like people will laugh when the humans are speaking in animal noises. Was there also a reason for the John Cena polar bear to say "bro" three times around this time period? I didn't think so. But this also has the displeasure of having a scene where Dolittle performs a colonic to remove a bagpipe and other things from a dragon's anus and then loudly farts in his face. You read that right, folks. I didn't want to believe it when first hearing about it, but it's the truth.
Dolittle is not delightful or enjoyable. This appears to be another bomb from the studio as it doesn't look like it's making back its $175 million budget. For this movie? Nope. This is just one of those movies that won't have a lot of interest since this will likely bore them to tears, and there weren't any in the theater when I saw it. It's utterly lifeless. Downey Jr. puts out the most embarrassing performance of his career with a family film that's truly stupid all over. Don't waste your precious time on a mess like this.
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In one of my many unsuccessful attempts to login to the Verizon Wireless website to pay my bill, I notice that the Unprecedented Demand error page contains a "Pay My Bill" link.
I already authorized payment. I entered valid information. My credit card is valid and has funds available.
I see no "Accept" or "Decline" options. I also see no scroll bars. When the page last refreshed, it took the scroll bars off my browser window.
How am I expected to accept or decline when I can't see the buttons I have to press to do either. An automated GUI test could click those buttons without seeing them, but us human users can't click what we don't see -- at least not without bringing up development tools.
I can't login to my account. It appears that my valid credit card isn't being accepted, but there's no specific statement (that I can see) stating that the payment wasn't processed the first time I pressed the "Accept" button. And now I can't scroll to see the rest of this page.
I wanted to pay my bill, not test a website.


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In this post, we'll create the appropriate data connections to pull the data from Project Server OData into Excel 2013. To do this, we first need to do a bit of analysis on the required data. As we already have a working version of the report using SQL queries, we can break down the technical requirements relatively easily.
Total Date is a field that we will create that displays the beginning of the month for any given date. In this case, we have two data sets that we need to map to the same month: the task baseline finish date, and the task forecast finish date. Essentially, we're going to count how many tasks were baselined to finish in any given month, and then compare that to how many tasks are forecasted to finish in that month – as well as any tasks that actually completed in that month.
Each of the dimensions is captured from an OData feed. Below, I'll show how I developed the feed in LINQ, and then what the resulting URL was. As I mentioned in the last post, you can skip the LINQ development and simply modify the data in Excel PowerPivot, but it was quicker to just add the filters and select the fields in the query itself.
Let's create a table with the project name. We can use this field to filter our report at the project or program level.
We also need the first day of the month within which any work may occur. We can do that using the TimeSet feed. That contains a list of the days on which work may be scheduled within Project Server. I filter out every value but the beginning of the month.
We now need to add two more data sets to provide the baselined finish dates vs. the current forecasted finish dates. We need to split these up into two data sets because we may have had a task that was baselined to complete in March, but is now scheduled to complete in April. Hence, we need to have the task show up in both months in the correct columns. In SQL, we could handle this using a UNION command. With PowerPivot, we'll take a slightly modified approach.
Forecast & Actual Finish are fairly straightforward. We'll get them from the Tasks table.
The Baseline Finish field is treated a bit differently in OData than in SQL. In SQL, I have a nice table with all of my task data to pick and choose from. In OData, the baseline data is pushed off into a table by itself, i.e. I have one field for BaselineFinishDate – and 11 different rows for Baselines0-10.. This necessitates adding a filter to only pull baseline data for Baseline0. For the moment, I am filtering for milestones by only selecting those rows with a baseline duration of zero.
When prompted, select the option to Only create the connection.
Next up….creating the data model in PowerPivot.
As part of my preparation for the upcoming SharePoint Conference, I decided to embark on an exercise to port some of my more popular reports over to OData and Project Server 2013. Indeed, it turned out to be quite the mental exercise – and hopefully I didn't end up with the cranial equivalent of a stress fracture. Not that, in retrospect, it was hard. I think it was more difficult to get my head around the new concepts and models required than actually doing the work.
So first off, a macro level view of things. Where the 2010 business intelligence story was really about empowering the end users, the 2013 story, is basically that – and more. The critical difference in 2013 is that instead of simply presenting a massaged data set to the end users in the form of data connections, and then allowing the end users to develop reports; now, we're presenting the raw data to the end users and then allowing them to create the data model in Excel.
In fact, when you start looking at Excel 2013, you can see substantial investment has been made in PowerPivot, and in porting a rudimentary SQL query design editor UI into Excel. I can now take the raw data from SQL and then manipulate it at a base level in Excel before even bringing it into the familiar Excel worksheet interface.
The report I decided to start with was one I originally discussed here. It's relatively uncomplicated, i.e. it doesn't require custom fields, but it does require a combination of baseline data, and some fancy footwork to compile multiple data sets. For those of you reading this with on-premises installations, feel free to use those instructions as you'll have direct access to the SQL data repository.
These instructions are only for those who have their data in the Project 2013 cloud based model –or- for some reason have determined that you'd like to pursue using the OData interface to consume project data.
There're a couple of tools that we'll use to develop this report. Primarily, we'll be using Excel 2013. Out of the box, Excel 2013 can now import data from OData feeds – whereas this required the install of the free PowerPivot for Excel add-in for Excel 2010. PowerPivot comes installed as an optional add-in, which we need to activate to modify the data model. So let me state this very clearly: you don't need PowerPivot installed to consume OData, but if you want to build relationships between the data tables and manipulate the structure, you'll need to activate the PowerPivot add-in.
You'll find it under Options > Add-Ins > Com Add Ins.
I would assume that these instructions should work equally well in Excel 2010 with PowerPivot, but haven't validated that. Feel free to add your experiences to the comments below.
The second tool would be a working instance of Project Server with the OData feed validated. Navigate to the appropriate URL to confirm that you see the right data.
Finally, it's not really a requirement, but I found it helpful to have a working instance of LINQPad available. LINQPad is a free tool that you can use to generate LINQ queries and then to turn those queries into a URL to query OData. You don't need LINQPad, but I found it saved a bit of time, i.e. I could filter the result set and select the fields before pulling them into Excel. Otherwise, you need to pull them into Excel, and then select the columns. If you're comfortable with simple SQL queries, you'll probably just find it easier to specify the fields in the query itself.
Next up….setting up the data connections within Excel.
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5G has the unique challenge of enabling not only well-known services, such as mobile phone calls and ultra-broadband, but new services with very different characteristics. These services include low latency machine communications, such as autonomous vehicles, and Internet of Things (IoT), which may see as many as a million devices per square kilometer. This will call for significant changes to the wide area network to meet the reliability, scalability, low latency and connectivity requirements that these diverse applications demand.
5G will also make possible decentralized data center architectures, such as multi-edge computing, or MEC. This article will focus on how the IP/MPLS (multi-protocol label switching) backbone needs to accommodate MEC and the changes required to enable WAN services to interwork seamlessly with the data center, including which protocols are required to make this happen.
But first we have to understand the basic principles of the 5G network architecture.
As mentioned, 5G will introduce more elements and services than ever before. Designed to provide 10 Gb/s peak data rates and massive amounts of device connectivity, the first requirement is to cost-effectively avoid scaling bottlenecks. This will require employing cloud-native principles, such as the separation of user and control planes (CUPS). Cloud-native services will require end-to-end (E2E) traffic engineering and the network fabric will be designed to allow granular slicing on a per-service and per-tenant basis simultaneously. Full virtualization will also require dynamic placement and automatic connection of network functions (NFs) into service chains. To ensure that the intent of policies equals actual QoE outcome for end users, closed feedback loop assurance will enable ccontinuous monitoring of SLAs and dynamical resource adjustment.
Looking at how this will affect the data center/WAN interface, rather than looking at the WAN and data center networks in isolation, we will need an open, scalable and unified network architecture that seamlessly unifies these worlds in the telco cloud. Thus physical network functions (PNFs) must be virtualized, which means that the user-network demarcation point shifts from a physical interface on a network appliance or gateway to a virtualized network interface on an application server. As the UNI moves to a server or a leaf switch, the service data path is extended across the WAN into the data center infrastructure in order to meet deterministic performance requirements.
How to achieve this? Seamless MPLS is a sound basis and good starting point for providing some of these capabilities. Now 10 years old, it is an established protocol that provides E2E network architecture, seamless interworking between network domains at large scale and layer 2/3 service convergence. However, it does not provide E2E traffic engineering, seamless VNF interconnection into the data center, nor does it support transport network slicing or service function chaining.
For these functions we need to evolve from seamless MPLS to meet the more comprehensive capabilities of 5G. An evolved seamless MPLS needs to enable agile and seamless connectivity for distributed NFs in the telco cloud edge and core datacenters. A unified IP/MPLS wide area network is still critical but it needs to support E2E topology awareness and service-aware traffic engineering for deterministic SLA guarantees.
Ethernet VPNs (RFC 7432) are the de-facto standard for network virtualization in data centers and provide Layer 2 (L2) or Layer 3 (L3) virtual private network connectivity between VNFs that are part of a virtualized network service. NF reachability information is exchanged by means of multi-protocol extensions of the BGP control plane, which is far more scalable than conventional address flooding and learning strategies. EVPNs can also include PNFs to support services that include both network-native and/or cloud-native functions.
Segment Routing (SR) is a highly scalable approach to source-based routing that leverages regular IGP routing protocols such as OSPF, IS-IS and BGP to distribute topology information and only requires SR head-end routers to keep forwarding state information. As a result, SR enables dynamic traffic engineering (TE) services and granular per flow/application steering with various loose or strict routing constraints including bandwidth, latency, path diversity, and explicit objects to include or exclude in the route.
SR-TE policy defines a constrained shortest path between a source and a destination node through which an NF can be reached (e.g., aggregation router, a Top-of-Rack switch or a leaf router). The SR-TE policy concept decouples the forwarding control and data planes, which enables the implementation of abstract SR-TE policies on various underlying data path technologies including MPLS, UDP or IPv6. SR-TE also implicitly supports multi-path routing, which allows for load-balancing of traffic over all available links that meet the SR-TE route policy. SR-TE policy also enables service chaining using the service function chaining constraint.
In summary, the evolution to a cloud-native 5G architecture will create a more open, scalable and unified network architecture that will make it possible to unify the telco cloud and the data center. That means, in effect, no artificial barrier between the data center and the WAN and no involvement of data center gateways in the service plane. Eliminating the gateways will allow E2E traffic engineering, an E2E BGP control plane and E2E segment routing in the data plane based on SR and SR-over-UDP.
This evolution of seamless MPLS will also allow for one global H-SDN controller with E2E topology, service awareness and service chaining for policy-driven virtualized networking across the WAN and data center using SDN. This will enable us to dynamically connect physical and virtualized network functions requiring deterministic QoS. It will also allow for automatic mapping of NF connectivity SLAs to underlay network traffic engineering policies using SR-TE.
We still have a way to go before the full 5G architecture is rolled out, but these changes represent some of the best practices for interoperability, compatibility and scalability, all of which will be in high demand to support the exciting new cloud applications that are on their way.
Wim Henderickx is director network consulting engineering & PLM Technology, ION, Nokia.


After Hannah's beloved mother dies of cancer Hannah finds herself reeling. She is the daughter of two famous actors who are as well-known for their good looks as their acting ability. Next to them, Hannah feels like an ugly duckling. She is also starting at a new school where she is immediately taken in by the most popular - but also most critical - clique. Before her new life in Hollywood and her mother's death, Hannah kept a running list of reasons to be happy but she hasn't found anything to add to it recently. Desparate to find a way to take control of her life, Hannah becomes bulimic. At first she feels better but she soon finds herself stealing food and sinking deeper into depression. The only person who seems to notice is her aunt, an anorexia survivor. I'm sure this book will be fairly popular because of the subject. The descriptions of Hannah's bulimia are unflinching and her thought process is also well done, although sick. My problem with the book was the treatment of her eventual cure. She sees a counselor for about a week then goes to Africa with her aunt where she learns what suffering really is. Perspective is good but I found all of that part unrealistic.


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As well as video recording functionality, the sRVM features the functions expected of a remote speaker microphone. These include loud, clear audio through a powerful 2W speaker and easy access to operational buttons.
Additional features include a 3.5mm jack socket, for use with an earpiece where discretion is required or the environment is noisy. Furthermore, the lens has been designed to expel water and can be angled downwards so that even tall officers keep their subject in view.
The sRVM can be seen on the Sepura Stand at the BAPCO Show in Coventry 12-13 March.


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The nation's homebuilders are feeling far better again, after an unusually warm winter wreaked havoc with the usual traffic and sales trends. Builder confidence jumped five points in May on the National Association of Home Builders' sentiment index, after dropping four points in April.
"Builders in many markets are reporting that buyer traffic and sales have picked back up after a pause this April," said NAHB chairman Barry Rutenberg in a release.
The index now stands at 29. Fifty is the line between positive and negative sentiment.
Builder confidence had been rising steadily throughout the fall and winter, with the exception of the April blip. While the two components of the index measuring buyer traffic and current sales surged strongly, sales expectations over the next six months were not quite as bullish, although still in the positive.
"The pace of this emerging recovery could be stronger were it not for the significant impediments that the market continues to face with regard to builder and consumer access to credit, inaccurate appraisals, and more recently, rising materials prices," notes NAHB Chief Economist David Crowe.
On the flip side, affordability has never been better. A report just released from the National Association of Realtors shows its quarterly "Housing Affordability Index" rising to a record high in the first three months of this year.
"Although home prices are stabilizing and sales are rising, some buyers still have to jump through a lot of hoops to convince a lender that they are creditworthy, even for a mortgage that would be well within their means," notes NAR president Moe Veissi in a Tuesday's release.
The index shows that the median income family, earning just under $61,000, could afford a home costing $325,000, which is more than double the national median existing home price. Newly constructed homes are more costly, but builders are helping with financing and continued incentives.
Home builder sentiment rose most strongly in the Northeast, and more modestly in the South and Midwest. Only the West region saw a drop in builder confidence.


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