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Esperanza-2BR-walk to Beach/MaleconPuerto Rico, Vieques, Esperanza
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About this listing
Viva Esperanza is a newly renovated 2 BR apartment in the quaint fishing village of Esperanza, on the Caribbean (south) side of Vieques. We are an easy walk to the Malecon (waterfront w/restaurants, bars, shops), beautiful beaches, and bio bay tours.
Space where guests can cook their own meals
Towels, bed sheets, soap, and toilet paper
Space where guests can cook their own meals
Towels, bed sheets, soap, and toilet paper
Central heating or a heater in the listing
In the building, free or for a fee
In the building, free or for a fee
Continuous access in the listing
Breakfast is provided.
The listing can accommodate a gathering of 25 or more attendees
Easy access to the building and listing for guests in wheelchairs
Private or Shared
Free, in the building or nearby
Posted emergency information and resources
The Space
Viva Esperanza is a newly renovated 900 sq ft 2 Bedroom apartment in the quaint fishing village of Esperanza, on the Caribbean (south) side of Vieques. We are an easy 5-10 minute stroll to the Malecon (waterfront w/ restaurants, bars, shops). It is also just a short walk to beautiful local beaches (Esperanza beach 10 min; Sun Bay 15 min; Media Luna 30 min & Navio 40 min), groceries, bakeries, snorkeling, and bio bay tours (all bio luminescent bay tours meet in Esperanza, only a few blocks away). The ferry dock in Isabel II and the Vieques airport are a quick 10-15 minute drive (we can help arrange a taxi for arrival/departure if you do not have a car rental - usually only $5 pp each way).
We are also only a 5 minute drive to main entrance of the largest nature reserve in the entire Caribbean - the Vieques National Wildlife Refuge. Within the refuge you will find some of the most gorgeous untouched Caribbean beaches you have ever seen, such as - Playa Caracas (Red Beach), Playuela (Garcia Beach), Pata Prieta (Secret Beach), Bahia de la Chiva (Blue Beach), La Plata (Silver Beach) and Escondida. There is no development within the reserve area, so all of the beaches are in their beautiful natural state, and all you will see for miles is white sand, turquoise sea, rolling green hills, and palm trees. This is the Caribbean the way it used to be, before large scale tourism. There are never any crowds, and you may even have the beach to yourself for a few hours as your own private tropical oasis.
The entire apartment has been completely renovated and everything inside is new, including - comfortable furnishings and high quality mattresses (one Queen sized bed & one Full sized bed), ceramic tiles, a full kitchen with stainless steel appliances, a huge bathroom with walk-in glass block shower, new ceiling fans throughout and air conditioners (in bedrooms only). It has been re-designed with a bright, lofty, airy floor plan, where the living, dining, and cooking areas flow together seamlessly, creating an open social space. The interior is decorated in a clean modern style with a focus on guest comfort. The kitchen is thoroughly stocked with everything you need to cook a great meal - a full sized stainless refrigerator & full stove/oven, pots, pans, utensils, dishes, bowls, mugs, cups, wine glasses, a toaster, a coffee maker (with fresh local coffee, filters, creamer & sugar included), etc.
All towels (for both bath & the beach) and 300 thread count 100% cotton bed linens are provided. We also offer 4 brand new Tommy Bahama beach chairs, an extra large beach umbrella, 2 coolers, a raft, a boogie board and a set of snorkel gear for all of your seaside adventures. There is a small library with books, cards and games for guest enjoyment. We do not have TV, but we do have high speed wireless internet, so you can surf the net and stream your favorite shows and movies from your laptop via WIFI, and we have a selection of DVD's that you can watch on your computer.
Esperanza is the only area on the island that is so easily accessible by foot or bike to so many beautiful beaches, attractions and amenities (the beaches on the south side near Esperanza and the Wildlife Reserve are the best on the island, hands down). It is a small Caribbean fishing town with a very unique Vieques flair. All of our neighbors are Viequense, and most of their families have lived here for generations. This is by no means an isolated resort area or a gated development. We are a very small friendly local community. Viva Esperanza is the perfect place for people who want to have an authentic Vieques experience - to walk around town, to restaurants, and to incredible beaches, immerse themselves in the culture, meet neighbors, learn about local history, perhaps practice their Spanish, and see the island through the eyes of the people who live and work here everyday.
As with every small town in Puerto Rico, there are many unique local sights, sounds and flavors - like the smell of slow cooked Sancocho on a Sunday afternoon, the sound of salsa or bachata playing on a tropical breeze, neighbors on Paso Fino horses trotting through town, children laughing and playing with their dogs, or the crow of a rooster welcoming a new day. Just a heads up: there are roosters everywhere in Vieques, in every single neighborhood, no matter where you go or how fancy the house - they even ride the ferry and fly VIP in small planes with us sometimes (no joke), and it is a big part of our culture and island lifestyle. However, if you like to sleep late, the air conditioning will definitely block out any sounds, no problem. This is all a part of day to day life in Vieques, and it will be a part of your experience as well when you stay with us in Esperanza. Although the neighborhood is more active during the day, our neighbors usually go to bed early, so it is very quiet and peaceful at night, with only the sounds of the coqui frogs to lull you to sleep.
Your hosts, Lauren and Edison, have lived full time on Vieques for 5 years and know the island very well. Both of us have also worked in the travel and hospitality industry for many years and have a passion for creating an awesome island experience for everyone who stays with us. We live upstairs and are on site to answer all of your questions, and help you plan the best vacation possible, with all of the inside info that only a local host can provide. We love helping our guests explore our favorite parts of the island, and sharing all of the special places that make Vieques so beautiful and unique.
We highly recommend a car rental for a few days while you are here, so that you can venture out to the most remote undeveloped beaches in the Wildlife Reserve. We can provide the names and contact info for local rental companies upon request. If you would like a vehicle, we recommend booking it well in advance, as they are limited on the island and tend to sell out quickly. However, if you do not have a car, you can easily walk, hike or bike to many places from the house. We can also arrange for a local publico or taxi to pick-up and drop-off at places that are further away from town.
Please let us know if you have any questions. We are happy to give recommendations regarding travel logistics and help you make arrangements for car, scooter or bike rentals, tours and outdoor adventures, restaurant reservations, etc, or just point you in the direction of our favorite reef or untouched beach. We are available to help you out with any of your vacation planning needs. We look forward to welcoming you into our home and sharing the incredible natural beauty of Vieques with you, your friends, and family!
Guest Access
Interaction with Guests
78 Reviews
La casa era muy tranquila y estaba muy limpia! tuvimos todo lo necesario para sentirnos cómodos y a gusto en la casa. Aunque desafortunadamente no tuvimos la oportunidad de conocer en persona a Lauren y Edison, Cara y Davin estuvieron muy atentos a ayudarnos en todo lo que necesitáramos. La casa esta ubicada a cerca de 2 cuadras de un mini mercado y los restaurantes y negocios principales de Esperanza del malecón quedan a cerca de 3 cuadras.
Vieques como tal ofrece varias playas para conocer, si recomiendo que se alquile un auto así sea por un solo día, se puede dejar parqueado al frente de la casa sin ningún problema, Vieques es muy seguro.
Excellent experience! Clean and spacious apartment with open floor plan, nice simple design and everything we needed. Allowed us to have an affordable vacation in beautiful Vieques!
Easy to book and check (website hidden) in the rooms was nice and cold. Close enough to walk to beach.
The apt was accurately advertised. It is clean and comfortable. The location is perfect, only a few blocks to the malecon in Esperanza. Lauren was very responsive and helpful. I highly recommend staying here if you go to Vieques.
Lauren was the sweetest girl and was very easy to communicate with via text before and during our stay. She gave us recommendations for restaurants, beaches, and also rental cars before we arrived. The apartment is on the first floor and is completely private. The house is in a cute neighborhood where you really feel like a local. There is never a dull moment on your walk to and from town! Be sure to rent a jeep or other 4wd vehicle as you can explore so much more of the island and other beaches that way (you can park it out front). The apartment is spacious, open, and nicely decorated with lots of windows and all of the amenities you should need, even coolers and chairs for the beach! The hammock out front was a bonus! We would absolutely stay here again and actually, my boyfriend and I got engaged during our visit here, right on the Malecon!
The place was great: comfortable, clean and nicely decorated. It is exactly what you see in the pictures. The kitchen has everything you could need to prepare simple meals if you don't want to eat outside all the time, or if you want to prepare snacks for the beach. The complimentary use of their beach chairs, umbrella and cooler was perfect for our beach trips! The location was very good, just a short walk to the malecón where all the restaurants and bars are. As someone else said, the roosters and dogs in the neighborhood are pretty noisy, especially early in the morning, but the AC pretty much drowns out all the noise (and you are going to need the AC given the hot climate of Vieques and the tones of mosquitoes everywhere outside).
Lauren was super easy to communicate with, and she answered all our questions before and during our stay. She is a great host and made us feel very welcome. She recommended us her favorite beaches and restaurants and gave us good advice about the car rental companies and bio bay tours. Make sure you rent a 4wd vehicle so you can explore the best beaches (you can park the car right in front of almost every single beach).
We really enjoyed our time there and would definitely stay here again. Highly recommendable!
I couldn't have imagined a better place to stay in Vieques! Lauren and Edison's place was the perfect beach town hideaway. We could walk to all the major things to see in Esperanza, and had the best time at the beaches and by the Malecon. Lauren was a fantastic host who was always available during our stay and made us feel very welcome. The apartment was our perfect retreat after a hard day of beach reading and Piña Coladas. 10/10
About the Host, Lauren & Edison
Lauren and Edison are originally from Brooklyn, NY. We moved to Vieques 5 years ago to renovate her family home in Esperanza and fulfill her mothers dream of making it into a small guest house. In the process, we fell in love with the island and decided to make Vieques our full time home. Both of us have worked in the travel and hospitality industry for many years and have a passion for creating an awesome vacation experience for everyone who stays with us, by sharing all of the inside info that only a local host can provide. When we are not working, or fixing up the house, we enjoy exploring this beautiful place that we call home. We love going to the beach, swimming, snorkeling, sailing, kayaking, hiking, camping, cliff jumping, grilling, beach bonfires, and pretty much any outdoor activity that brings us closer to nature and helps us appreciate the wonders of small island life. We look forward to welcoming you to our home and sharing the natural beauty of Vieques with you, your friends and family!


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Create extra storage for outdoor gear with this simple shed design.
Tools and Materials:
(This material list is for a 4' x 10' shed)
circular saw and a miter saw
finish nailer and a framing nailer with galvanized nails
level and tape measure
safety glasses
four 10-foot pressure-treated 4x6 beams
ten 5/4" x 6" decking boards
20 boards of pressure-treated 2x4x8
15 boards of pressure-treated 1x4x8
five sheets T1-11 siding
two sheets of 1/2" CDX plywood
one bundle shingles (preferably to match your house)
one roll roofing paper
one 36" pre-hung exterior door and lockset
four cement foundation blocks
1. Create the foundation for the shed by leveling the ground. Bury a foundation block at each corner. Miter cut the 4x6 boards to make the perimeter frame for floor base. Make sure the frame is level all the way around. Lay another beam inside the foundation lengthwise. Fasten it to the perimeter with framing nails.
2. Cover platform with decking boards to make the floor. Cut the boards to size (ours are 47-6/8"). Lay them across the frame and fasten with framing nails.
3. Frame the walls 16 inches on center using 2x4s and a framing nailer. Assemble the framing on the ground then attach to the foundation.
You can also nail the siding onto the framing while the walls are lying flat and then fasten the framing to the foundation (we did it both ways). Our shed has a pitched roof (higher on one end). To accommodate the pitch, we extended the two side walls and front wall with extra framing. Make sure to leave adequate space for the door and jamb.
4. Cut six 2x4s to size for the ceiling joists (we cut ours long to extend over the front of the shed.). To accommodate the pitched roof, the 2x4s need to be lower on the back wall, and higher on the front wall. The back ends of all six joists will need to be notched to fit flush with the back wall header. To determine the depth and angle of the notch, hold a rafter up at the end of the building and align the bottom of the rafter with the top of the front wall. On the back wall, drop the rafter about 3/4" below the top of the wall and trace the top plate of the back wall onto the rafter. Cut out the notch ("bird's mouth") with a jig saw.
5. Use the first joist to trace the notch pattern onto remaining joists. The notched rafters provide a flat area to lay the roof upon. Set the rafters on top of the back and front walls and fasten with a framing nailer.
6. Cut the 1/2-inch plywood to size to cover the roof and fasten. Lay roofing paper over the plywood and secure. Starting at the roof's lowest point, nail the roofing material on top of the paper.
7. Install the door, shim and level as necessary. Screw to the studs. Use the 1x4 lumber to trim the door, roofline and the four corners of the shed.
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Seven Nights of DJs and Dancing
Thursday 29
Ain't Nobody's Bizness: DJ Suzy (hip-hop, dance)
Anderson's Fifth Estate: Area 51 with AKA (gothic, industrial)
AZ 88: DJ P-Body (jazz fusion, funk)
Dos Gringos -- Scottsdale: Block Party with DJ Sterling (all genres)
e&sup4;: "Eve" Ladies' Night in the Earth Room with DJ Tranzl8r (dance)
Hard Rock Cafe: Skandilis (Latin)
Hidden House: The Shop Redux (dance)
Hollywood Alley: Blunt Club with Emerg McVay, & Dumperfoo (hip-hop, breaks)
Karamba: Vaquero Thursdays with DJ Miguel (hip-hop, R&B, reggaeton)
The Loft: Lifted with DJs Tranzit, Soloman, & Groove (all genres)
M3: Candy with DJ Astonish (Top 40, hip-hop)
Marc's: DJ Victor (Top 40, hip-hop)
Martini Ranch: DJ Element (house, hip-hop)
McDuffy's -- Tempe: DJ Earth (Top 40, dance, hip pop)
Owl's Nest: Disco Inferno (disco)
Pat O's Bunkhouse: DJ Doom (dance)
Six: Summersoul (reggae, soul, funk, hip hop)
Suede: DJs Orlando & MCB (old school remixes)
Friday 30
Acme Bar & Grill: DJ Tranzl8r (hip-hop)
Acme Roadhouse: DJ Switch (house)
Anderson's Fifth Estate: Rock en Español with DJ Alberto (Latin)
Arizona Beach Club: Co Go Nuts with DJs Greggy D & Pete (dance)
Axis/Radius: Kashmeer (dance, hip-hop)
Buzz: Club Deez (Top 40, hip-hop)
Charlie's: Afterhours (high energy dance)
Club Atlas: Girls' Night Out (dance)
Club Blaze: DJs Smooth, Desert Dogg MC, Carlos, Ice, & guests (Top 40, Latin pop)
Club Dwntwn: DJs El Gatillero, Latin King, & more (salsa, bachata)
e&sup4;: "Evolve" with DJ Michael (dance, hip-hop)
Earl's Tin Palace: "the.deep.red.sexy" with DJ Senbad (uptempo dance)
Hidden House: Escape From Sun City (dance)
io: DJ John (Top 40, dance)
Jack's Place: House Party II with Mr. DJ Ray (house, hip-hop, Top 40)
Karamba: Hot Pink! with DJs Sleazy Sean & Colt (Britpop, disco punk)
Kitty's Cocktails: DJ Hollywood (dance)
The Loft: StraightNoChaser (jazz, funk, international)
M3: Extreme Fridays with DJ 40-L (hip-hop)
Marc's: DJ Victor (Top 40, hip-hop)
Mardi Gras: Deactivate (drum 'n' bass)
Martini Ranch: DJ J. Alan (hip-hop)
Myst: Beauty and the Beats (dance)
Next: "Flirt" with DJs Flava & M2 (hip-hop)
Palazzo: Tranzylvania (gothic, industrial, dark trance)
Philthy Phil's: DJ Philthy Phil's (all genres)
San Felipe's Cantina: Larry Mac (Top 40)
Scorch Bar: en masse DJs H.P. & Dan Fitak (all genres)
Sky Lounge: Roberto Dominguez & Leo Sanchez (salsa fusion)
Sporting House: Penny Nights with DJ Stixx in the Mix (cumbia, hip-hop, funk)
TNT Lounge: DJ Brenna (old school)
Saturday 1
Acme Bar & Grill: DJR (all genres)
Ain't Nobody's Bizness: DJ Suzy (Top 40, hip-hop)
Anderson's Fifth Estate: DJs Dan & Greg (classic alternative, '80s)
Arizona Beach Club: Club Kiss Live with DJ Chino, & more (dance)
Axis/Radius: DJs Swerve & Phantom (dance)
Barcelona: DJ Rob (dance)
Club Atlas: Guest DJs (dance)
Club Dwntwn: DJ Luis & Czr 3ro (Latin pop, salsa)
Draft House: DJ Dave outta NYC (hip-hop)
e&sup4;: "Element" with Kevin Brown & Tranzl8r (house, hip-hop, rock, mash-ups)
Earl's Tin Palace: DJ Memo (hits)
George & Dragon 2: Club Fullfilled -- party for full-figured ladies (dance)
Hidden House: The Shop with DJ Al (hip-hop, dance)
Hurricane Bay: DJ L-Ectric ('60s to today)
Karamba: Kaliente Saturdays with DJ Tranz (Latin pop, rock videos)
The Loft: Styllez with DJs Nappe, A.O.T.A. (hip-hop, drum 'n' bass)
Margarita Rocks: Late Nite Dance Party with DJ Steele (alternative rock, dance)
Martini Ranch: DJ Michael (house, hip-hop)
Myst: "Nitelife" with DJ J. Alan (dance)
Next: DJ Gable (Top 40)
Owl's Nest: DJ Slippe (Top 40, hip-hop)
Pattie's: DJ Pedro (dance)
The Rogue East: Shake! with William F#@kin' Reed (mod, glam, dance rock)
The Spot: DJ Foreplay (hip-hop)
Suede: DJ MCB (house)
Sugar Daddy's: DJ Devine (all genres)
TNT Lounge: DJ Brenna (Top 40)
Sunday 2
Ain't Nobody's Bizness: 18+ with DJ Tsunami (hip-hop)
AZ 88: "MENU" with DJ P-Body -- bring your iPod and be the DJ (request)
Dos Gringos -- Scottsdale: Sunday School with DJ Tranzl8tr (all genres)
e&sup4;: "Burned" in the Fire Room with Sean Morley (heavy mash-ups)
E-Lounge: She-Bop with guest lady DJs -- 18+ (dance)
Furio: Aria (eclectic)
Hidden House: Muck Fondays with DJs Trademark, Astonish (dance)
io: DJ John (Top 40, dance)
Karamba: Kaliente with DJs Tranz & Melo (salsa, merengue, dance)
M3: Seductive Sundays with DJ Astonish (hip-hop, Top 40)
McDuffy's -- Peoria: DJ Sean (Top 40, dance)
Sail Inn: Flavor Shop with DJs Roach, Hyder, & Organic (funk, neo-soul, boogaloo)
The Sets: DJ Daddy Rich (classic old school)
Six: Red with DJ Mikyl (upscale hip-hop)
Suede: Kick Back Sundays with DJs J. Alan & D Vine (dance)
Monday 3
Acme Roadhouse: DJs J. Alan & MCB (hip-hop, house)
Big Fish Pub: Boom Bap Room (hip-hop)
Earl's Tin Palace: Oasis with DJ Tranzl8r (hip-hop, '80s)
io: DJ John (Top 40, dance)
The Loft: Other.Ground with DJs Nasty Nate, Hyder, & Tricky T (hip-hop, drum 'n' bass)
Martini Ranch: DJ De Söl (hip-hop)
McDuffy's -- Tempe: S.I.N. (dance)
Simpleton's: Video DJ Dan Kinnard (dance)
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Anderson's Fifth Estate: DJs Static & Larry Mac (Top 40)
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Marc's: DJ Victor (Top 40, hip-hop)
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Suede: Ultra (house)
Sugar Daddy's: DJ M2 (house)
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AZ 88: DJ P-Body (acid jazz)
Coyote Hill: DJ TuTu (all genres)
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Hurricane Bay: DJ Mark ('60s to today)
The Spot: DJ Foreplay (dance)
Suede: DJs JR & Circle (dance)
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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.
Multiple Choice Questions
1. In what month does "Ivy Day in the Committee Room" take place?
(a) October.
(b) February.
(c) April.
(d) December.
2. What does Mr. Alleyne's head resemble?
(a) A mushroom.
(b) An egg.
(c) A wolverine's head.
(d) A basketball.
3. What is Annie wearing in the photograph Little Chandler sees on the table?
(a) Fishing boots.
(b) A blue blouse.
(c) A white summer dress.
(d) An aviator's helmet.
4. What type of hat does Farrington wear while he walks to the pub?
(a) A baseball cap.
(b) A plaid shepherd's cap.
(c) A beret.
(d) A cowboy hat.
5. In "A Mother," how many concerts does Miss Kearney agree to play?
(a) Five.
(b) Four.
(c) Two.
(d) Three.
Short Answer Questions
1. According to "A Mother," who is the secretary of the Eire Abu Society?
2. Of whom does the poem in "Ivy Day in the Committee Room" speak?
3. In "A Little Cloud," how long has it been since Little Chandler has seen Gallaher?
4. How much money does Farrington receive when he pawns his watch?
5. Which sport do Farrington and his friends engage in to prove their strength?
Short Essay Questions
1. Describe Mr. Alleyne from the story, "Counterparts".
2. How does Farrington spend his evening?
3. What is the relationship between Maria, Joe, and Alphy in "Clay"?
4. What is the "plot" the Kernans' friends devise to bring some stability to Mr. Kernan's life?
5. What are Little Chandler's dreams for himself?
6. In "Clay", how do Maria's acquaintances think of Maria?
7. Describe Little Chandler's appearance.
8. How do the men in "Ivy Day in the Committee Room" react to Mr. Hynes's poem?
9. What do Mr. Duffy and Mrs. Sinico do when they visit?
10. What is the sermon the priest delivers in "Grace"?
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Brains behind subscription Beats Music to also oversee Apple's iTunes RadioBeats Music CEO Ian Rogers will assume control of Apple's iTunes Radio service, according to a new report, uniting both of Apple's streaming music services under a single executive as the company gears up for a renewed assault on incumbent industry leaders Spotify and Pandora.
The purported leadership change comes on the same day that Apple officially welcomed Beats as a subsidiary, and less than one week after reports of Beats staff being laid off as Apple identified synergies between the two companies. Rogers's new role was first reported by the Wall Street Journal.
Though Rogers has been notably absent from the media circus surround Apple's $3 billion acquisition of Beats, Apple CEO Tim Cook specifically called him out in a tweet earlier Friday. In the missive, Cook welcomed "Jimmy, Dre, Luke, Ian and the entire beats team," including both Rogers and Beats Electronics CEO Luke Wood, who has kept a similarly low profile since the deal was announced.
Rogers made his bones in the music industry as a website developer for the Beastie Boys, eventually being hired by Yahoo to lead the portal's music division. Jimmy Iovine tabbed Rogers to run the new Beats Music division January of 2013.
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Rihanna provides the soundtrack for a predictable series of quick cuts and over-the-top action sequences. Fans of the franchise will want to get comfortable for the second video, which shows off 17 minutes of actual gameplay from the Fishing in Baku mission.
How can you not love a gameplay video that starts with Total Eclipse of the Heart? And no, I'm not talking about a dubstep remix.
Admittedly, the gameplay trailer does feel like a bit of a Battlefield 3 remix. The single-player action looks similarly scripted, although there's perhaps a little more drama this time around. Even the settings are familiar from the last game. However, this is just one mission, and the end of the video teases a visit to the east coast of China. That should be different.
As expected, the graphics are gorgeous—even better than in BF3, which is already a great-looking game. There seems to be more environmental destruction this time around, and the character detail seems to have been bumped up. The environments shown off in the footage are pretty varied, from open outdoor areas to cramped building corridors.
Battlefield 4 is due to be released in the fall, and I hope the single-player portion is less formulaic than in the last game. That's probably asking too much, given the Call of Duty style that has afflicted all too many first-person shooters. For me, the Battlefield franchise has always been about the multiplayer, anyway. We don't have a sense of what BF4 will offer that front, but I'm sure EA will trickle out snippets of multiplayer action in the coming months. You can check out the first batch of Battlefield 4 screenshots in the gallery below.
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The third line of dialogue in "Ladder 49" is the all too familiar refrain "I'm gettin' too old for this s***!" -- an indicator that freshness and originality weren't the highest priority for this firefighter drama built around a post-9/11 brand of sacrificial All-American heroism.
But the formidable opening image of a towering warehouse embraced in the beautiful, horrible tentacles of a furious fire goes a long way toward gluing you to your seat anyway -- especially once fireman Jack Morrison (Joaquin Phoenix) is trapped inside by a floor collapse only seconds after saving a civilian's life.
As the injured Jack awaits what may be an impossible rescue, the film revisits in flashbacks his 10 years as a firefighter, husband and father, beginning with his practical-joke-filled first days at his Baltimore firehouse and at his first fire, where for the sake of character arc and moviegoer accessibility he's made to seem a little too inexperienced to be credible.
But writer Lewis Colick ("October Sky") and director Jay Russell ("Tuck Everlasting," "My Dog Skip") structure the film perfectly, picking exactly the right moments to cut between Jack's perilous present, in which his hope begins to ebb as the flames loom larger, and his sometimes too ordinary past, seasoned with the occasional heroic rescue or faith-shaking death of a comrade.
The leading players of "Ladder 49" -- including subtle Jacinda Barrett ("The Human Stain") as the girl who shy Jack awkwardly romances into spending her life with him, and John Travolta as the chief who becomes Jack's close friend (and desperately orchestrates his rescue in the present) -- help keep the movie grounded in heartfelt courage, loyalty and blue collar veracity. So if you can get caught up in its well-composed drama, in the immediacy of its nerve-racking emergency calls, and in Phoenix's stout, modest portrayal of Jack's maturing valor, "Ladder 49" may be an affecting -- if not particularly memorable -- movie experience.
Unfortunately, there's also sufficient Hollywoodization and creative license to distract the less forgiving mind (my firefighter brother-in-law would likely roll his eyes several times) -- and the film is delivered two significant blows by its intrusive, "Titanic"-like score and by one ill-conceived, blatantly tear-jerking montage sequence (accompanied by a mawkish song about "shining your light") shoehorned into the film at the worst possible moment.
By excessively pandering to audiences seeking poignant, selfless heroism at a time of great national distress, "Ladder 49" may succeed at the box office. But it will have a brief shelf life.
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Did I mention that she throws tantrums all day long? When she wakes from a nap. When she wakes up in the morning. When she has to go to the bathroom. When she doesn't get her way.
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You just described my 2.5yo Waldorf raised, AP-ed, (mostly) traditional foods fed DD.
Perhaps she was used to the food of her own culture? Rice and noodles are staples in other parts of the world.
Travel, a huge move, and new surroundings can take a huge toll on a kid. I think you should give them a bit of a break.
Homeschooling mama to 6 year old DD.
Do you have any parks nearby? Any childrens play structures? I am a firm believer that kids need fresh air and physical activity everyday. I know both my kids sleep a lot better when they physically exert themselves. Running around helps with constipation too. I feel better physically too when I get regular exercise. I remember when my first child was about a year old another mom telling me that her kids needed to run around everyday in order to not go stir crazy inside. I guess it was unsolicited advice from her but I am r thankful she told me.
Part of my point that I was trying to make is that they don't cater to her needs as a toddler: she needs time to goof off, be a kid but they drag her around in public areas all day long, taking tours, visiting museums, sightseeing, eating in sit down restaurants-all adult things. For days in a row. They expect her to nap in her stroller and then wake up in front of a crowd of strangers, in a public place she has never been before and be in a good mood. They are setting her up to fail. My DB has never been around kids, he has seen his neices and nephews a few times(in their whole lives, not a few times a year).
You should also probably consider the culture that your SIL comes from. In some cultures it's completely normal for the kid to be a tyrant and be constantly doted on and done for. Although it's clearly hard for her, she may not think there's anything wrong with her kid's behavior. The fact that the daughter started acting "worse" when the grandparents are around also makes me think this could be part of the issue.
Texmati-- Knitter, Hindu, vegetarian, WOHM. Wife to superdad and mom to DS 24 months, and DD 8 months! .
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|And a 3 yr old on vacation and away from the comfort of her everyday surroundings? Forget it!
|Maybe I am just being sensitive, because I feel like we've tried to do everything "right" with DS, and we still have so many behavioral issues with him, but I would definitely not think it was cool if someone stepped in and tried to give me "advice" about his behaviors, especially if the person who was advising me had never had a 3 year old to try to discipline...
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ABB and GM team up to study after-Volt battery uses
For at least a couple of years now there's been talk about what to do with battery packs after they've served their useful life, say, 10 years, in an electric car. The reason being that the batteries, while they may lose their punch after a decade of use in a car, still have useful storage capacity that collectively can be used for other applications: i.e. storing renewable energy like wind and solar; helping manage grid load; offering back-up power supply for remote communities; and allowing industrial/commercial users to play arbitrage with time-of-use pricing by storing power when it's cheap and dispatching it went it's expensive. Today ABB, the world's largest supplier of power grid systems, announced a partnership with General Motors that will seek to study these "after-Volt" market uses for batteries. "The Volt's battery will have significant capacity to store electrical energy, even after its automotive life," said Micky Bly, GM's executive director of electrical systems, hybrids, electric vehicles and batteries. "That's why we're joining forces with ABB to find ways to enable the Volt batteries to provide environmental benefits that stretch far beyond the highway."
It's the kind of collaboration that Gil Forer, global cleantech leader at Ernst & Young, urged during an executive roundtable held in Montreal last week. "Forging creative partnerships and business models will be critical for sustainable, long-term success," he said. This was echoed by his colleague Mike Hanley, who heads up Ernst & Young's global automotive group. He said there's a big EV transition underway, but "to facilitate this transition the traditional automotive industry, new automotive market entrants, utilities, regulators and government agencies must collaborate effectively to take advantage of the opportunities and to make the entire consumer experience seamless."
They offered some interesting numbers: in 2010 we'll see the mass-market introduction of the Chevy Volt and Nissan Leaf, and the introduction of China's largest EV charging station. Between 2010 and 2013 they expect to see more than a dozen battery-electric vehicles hit the market from incumbents such as Ford, Mitsubishi and Renault and new entrants including Tesla, BYD and Coda Automotive.
For the latest research on plug-in vehicle sales forecasts to 2015, click here. For a look at what researchers in California are doing with afterlife batteries, click here.
Sarwant Singh, vice-president of Frost and Sullivan's automotive practice, forecasts that by 2020 hybrid and purely electric vehicles will account for seven to 12 per cent of all cars produced globally. Who would supply the market? He figures there will be 47 different automakers with electric models by 2015 and that models on the market will total about 75. What's stunning is that 35 of those models, or 47 per cent, are expected to come from Chinese manufacturers. Singh has a great presentation here that gives a detailed overview of the market. It's a year old now but still very relevant.
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