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Trillian 5 Revealed: Celebrating 10 Years of Trillian!
Today marks the 10 year anniversary of Trillian's first release. 10 years ago, at 5 in the morning, Kevin and Scott were putting the finishing touches on the very first version of Trillian, 0.50. Our earliest effort was nothing more than a simple chat client built for IRC only, but we quickly realized that IRC wouldn't be enough. As a result, basic IM support was added into the next release and we haven't stopped moving since! In the last ten years, we've launched over 8 major releases of Trillian for Windows and ported Trillian to a host of other platforms, including Mac, iPhone, BlackBerry, and the web!
If you've been using Trillian for many years, now is a great time to support our small and independent company by purchasing Trillian Pro, currently on sale for only $15. If you're already a Pro customer, feel free to send us some beer and pizza money in the form of a gift card and send it to a friend. In honor of our 10th birthday, we're also unveiling our latest creation: Trillian 5 for Windows! A sneak peek website is online right now as we put the finishing touches on the first beta build, which will be available to all customers in the coming weeks.
Here's to ten more years of organizing your online social world!
133 Responses to "Trillian 5 Revealed: Celebrating 10 Years of Trillian!"
StickyFinga Says:
July 1st, 2010 at 2:59 pm
Holy freaking crap! Great surprise, everyone. Can't wait to try it!
Evan1993 Says:
July 1st, 2010 at 3:00 pm
Irontiger Says:
July 1st, 2010 at 3:02 pm
Congrats to you
WindtalkerCS Says:
July 1st, 2010 at 3:04 pm
Wow, I have to say that this is looking great. One thing that I always wanted of trillian was a way to disable skins and go with a native look and feel. Great Job, can't wait for the beta.
fresco Says:
July 1st, 2010 at 3:05 pm
Seeing that native look & feel makes me want to buy it NOW
Great surprise btw!
Evan1993 Says:
July 1st, 2010 at 3:06 pm
This was a huge surprise..
Kitezer Says:
July 1st, 2010 at 3:09 pm
OMG Awesome and a HUGE surprise! I can not wait!
StickyFinga Says:
July 1st, 2010 at 3:12 pm
I actually managed to get the first comment, neat. Totally forgot to say HAPPY ANNIVERSARY!!
TrillyFr Says:
July 1st, 2010 at 3:13 pm
Many thanks for this great surprise
Happy Birthday Trillian !
Toff Says:
July 1st, 2010 at 3:25 pm
Amazing job, guys! Love the new native interface, new way of displaying feeds, new everything!
Though I really, really hope the current price politics aren't gonna change with the synchronized chat history.
Can't wait to try it now!
viceview51 Says:
July 1st, 2010 at 3:31 pm
It looks very good, although I don't share the excitement because some of those promised features will show on the 5th version of the client and not on the 4th as mentioned previously.
Even though it will be a great client, as I'm sure it will be, it will suffer from the same 'unfinished' aspects of Trillian 4 until later builds and then the 6th generation kicks in. If anything, I would love to see this program finished first and then see Cerulean Studios release the next generation.
dunno.who Says:
July 1st, 2010 at 3:37 pm
I want this right now! Nice work guys
ZeusII Says:
July 1st, 2010 at 3:37 pm
wow, at last some really nice native style for Trillian! can't wait to try the beta
Richard Says:
July 1st, 2010 at 3:38 pm
I still remember installing 0.7 for the first time. I can't wait!
neonox Says:
July 1st, 2010 at 3:40 pm
hmm, trillian for mac would be nicer
Wes Says:
July 1st, 2010 at 3:43 pm
Wow, that's awesome. Finally… synchronized chat history. That's something I've wanted for a very long time, especially now that I IM from my mobile devices, my laptop, and my desktops.
But, I'm sad to see that Trillian 5 for Windows is close to a beta, and yet Trillian for the Mac is still in alpha and there's very little activity on it. While I paid for Astra Pro, I haven't used it because I've converted all my machines to macs. Please show us mac users some love and release Trillian 1.0 for the Mac!
Spyros.G Says:
July 1st, 2010 at 3:45 pm
Nidonocu Says:
July 1st, 2010 at 3:48 pm
Wow.. the new interface looks great! Though I still kinda prefer the coloured dots to logo symbols!
Happy birthday and roll on v5!
agnostic-stigmata Says:
July 1st, 2010 at 3:57 pm
Happy 10th anniversary C.S. Thanks for making such a great product. Looking forward to version 5.
Freak4Dell Says:
July 1st, 2010 at 4:04 pm
Can't wait for Trillian 5. The synchronized chat history sounds like it will be my favorite feature.
SanderG Says:
July 1st, 2010 at 4:10 pm
Congrats to the team, and now please get back to the Mac. I would really appreciate a full featured Mac client that shows Cerulean is not a Windows shop
sam Says:
July 1st, 2010 at 4:14 pm
its a shame you all wont spend this much time on a mac client. it could be so gorgeous…
Sheik Says:
July 1st, 2010 at 4:24 pm
Looks really great. Too bad that there is no Trillian for Linux
DiamondNRG Says:
July 1st, 2010 at 4:25 pm
@viceview, there is no such thing as a "finished" IM client.
roboto Says:
July 1st, 2010 at 4:25 pm
Great to see an adaption to the native style, integration into Win7 (it's about time that developers start to use the sensor platform) and improved twitter integration is nice, too. Are there any plans to use the new skype sdk so the plugin won't require to start skype anymore?
Randy Says:
July 1st, 2010 at 4:26 pm
While I love this idea and look forward to it on my computer, i would much more like to see the mac app fully featured, This alpha one is getting out dated compared to the other one..
Marc Says:
July 1st, 2010 at 4:28 pm
When I buy Trillian 4.2 Pro now for 15$, do I have to pay again when Trillian 5 is released?
Anthony Says:
July 1st, 2010 at 4:30 pm
Sir, here is a check with my name on it. Write down any number on this piece of paper and I will pay it.
Holger Says:
July 1st, 2010 at 4:52 pm
This is huge. I need it NOW!
Sacs Says:
July 1st, 2010 at 4:54 pm
What I'd really like to know is if I buy pro now at $15 does this get me 5 at a reduced price or free? While I'd love to support you guys financially I dont want to buy the old version just for the new one to come out soon and I have to pay full price again.
Jack Says:
July 1st, 2010 at 4:59 pm
This is awesome, what a happy surprise! While I'll always love Trillian, it never seemed to fit well with Windows 7. I hope I'm not going to have to pay for it again, though (I already bought Trillian Astra.)
Bud Says:
July 1st, 2010 at 5:11 pm
You Go, Trillian! You Go!
What a team!! 5 already!? WOW!
Brazilian good vibes 4u.
Alex Says:
July 1st, 2010 at 5:19 pm
wow nette news. mir würde es interessieren wann Trillian 5.0 rauskommt?
Deucalion Says:
July 1st, 2010 at 5:45 pm
I remember installing Trillian 0.74 some time ago… by now, I'm owner of a Trillian Pro v4 license though.
I'd appreciate it if Trillian Pro owners could get an email once it's available to immediately buy an upgrade license (or simply upgrade)… I'd certainly love that! Maybe even inside the client (with the update service)… ^^
Keep up the great work!
hellofreak Says:
July 1st, 2010 at 5:49 pm
Happy Birthday Trillian <3
Awesome to hear about Trillian 5
And I'm gonna continue using it for IRC ^^
DiamondNRG Says:
July 1st, 2010 at 7:06 pm
Trillian 5.x will require a new payment, yes… will current 4.x license holders get a discount? PROBABLY … that's just a guess as they usually do… can't say for sure. Obviously with sync'd chat history they are going to need money. I will pay up to $100 for that feature alone.
@roboto, you misunderstand the Skype thing, the new API is only to have skype bundled into your program, it will still be a separate process in the background. What you want (as do the rest of us) is SkypeNet to open up to 3rd party clients, which they probably never will do. So while I can't say they won't switch to the new way of "controlling" Skype, it likely will only have some improvements and one of which will not be the complete lack of Skype in the background.
@Marc, Sacs and Jack … yes you will have to pay for 5.x … but nobody knows how much. Heck this could be far enough from now that 4.3 will even still come out. Only CS knows.
@Deucalion, that is what the "notify me when its available" button is for on the page for Trillian 5: http://www.trillian.im/learn/tour-trillian5.html
VE6AY Says:
July 1st, 2010 at 7:23 pm
I'm glad to see them moving forward, but I do kind of agree with the previous posters – it would be nice for the devs to finish up what they're planning for 4, and THEN work on 5. Either that, or give us a set of concrete milestones that they have for 4, and for 5, and keep us in the loop for them. I am not saying anything to be mean / point fingers or anything, but I am going to cautiously point out that a few features have been bumped back time and again, and a few people are getting sad about it. Webcam Support, for one, is one I would like to have – then I could completely uninstall WLM from my machine and never have to look at it again.
Sync'd chat history is a HUGE bonus, I must admit – running Trillian from 3 machines is a bitch to keep things synchronized. And then some. Even with the IM Merge program out there. (which, by the way, their DNS provider finally opened up again).
BUT. That aside, I like what they're planning. And I cannot wait for the beta. But again, I would like some milestone markers – what has been done, what is going to be done.
Greg Says:
July 1st, 2010 at 9:12 pm
Keep Up The Great Work Guys, i love the New Design
Matt Says:
July 1st, 2010 at 9:51 pm
Wow. Though I am excited about Trillian 5 (And particularly the synchronized chat history), I am a bit surprised to see that this is nearing Beta when it seems like Trillian 4 just shipped not really that long ago… It seems a bit premature.
As for the Synchronized Chat History feature, this is particularly exciting for me. But I hope a version of Trillian is released for Windows Phone 7. As I plan on getting one and being able to synchronize my chat history between these two clients would be very nice.
bernard Says:
July 1st, 2010 at 10:25 pm
This is amazing. You have made my day. Thank you very much.
I am VERY excited about chat history sync and Windows 7 integration.
This thing looks svelte. If I could, I would re-buy my perpetual Pro account to show my gratitude. Keep up the good work!
Cody Says:
July 1st, 2010 at 10:31 pm
I like the time shown on the first screen shot at the bottom of the Trillian 5 preview page.
Jim Says:
July 1st, 2010 at 10:34 pm
They have a policy of not charging for updates within a major release; that's why they moved on to 5 without finishing the features promised for 4. There's no profit in it.
kstew Says:
July 1st, 2010 at 10:58 pm
congrats CS! looking forward to v5. keep up the great work!
@ mac users: who knows, after this nice little surprise, CS may have one for you all too!
Eric Says:
July 1st, 2010 at 11:04 pm
The Trillian Astra skin better still be available because that along with the theme pack for it I found on the forums is way nicer looking!
Also I am disappointed that there is no mention of synced chat history, the one feature I was hoping for in Trillian 5.
XAVIER Says:
July 1st, 2010 at 11:38 pm
The question is.
Will Trillian 5 still have all the features we all have come to know and love ?
As well as support for the current available extensions ?
Ian Says:
July 1st, 2010 at 11:47 pm
Wow…great stuff guys! Love the idea of synced history. That is something I have been missing. Trillian is the best chat client out there. Keep up the great work!
BreakTheB0x Says:
July 1st, 2010 at 11:56 pm
It looks excellent, bravo!
Now if only you would take your amazing powers of creativity and coding and make an application for the Android platform… I would pay for that application and know a lot of people who would too!
PeteBeat Says:
July 2nd, 2010 at 12:56 am
Congratulatins! That was a big surprize for me. But I have a little question: Is it a good time to purchase Trillian Pro Version 4.2 or should I wait until Version 5 is ready, for I only want to pay once?
Ian Says:
July 2nd, 2010 at 1:00 am
This is fantastic! 5 looks like a great version release, I can't wait.
Keep up the great work!!
Steffen Says:
July 2nd, 2010 at 1:29 am
Congratulations for this great work till 10 years now.
The only thing I wonder about is why there will be a new Version by now.
Trillian 3.x was the standard for a long time (5 years). Then Trillian Astra hit the High Street and now it will be superseded by Trillian 5 just after 2 years?
Or did the time really ran so fast with Trillian Astra? Possible I think =D
Scream81 Says:
July 2nd, 2010 at 1:31 am
come on… I was so happy to NOT read anything about Android here….
Kamen Says:
July 2nd, 2010 at 1:54 am
When, wheeen? I want it! I want an alpha! I would go with a Pre-Alpha Pre-Release Candidate…
viceview51 Says:
July 2nd, 2010 at 3:40 am
@DiamondNRG When I say 'finished', I mean give us a good execution of what you promised before you announce publicly the next generation IM client.
I think this post from VE6AY (http://blog.ceruleanstudios.com/?p=1442#comment-16927) resumes pretty much what I meant.
agnostic-stigmata Says:
July 2nd, 2010 at 4:20 am
Did you not go to the link mentioned in the blog post ? On that link it mentions Synced chat. This is taken directly from the link mentioned:
Synchronized chat history
Never miss a message again with Trillian 5′s fully synchronized chat history. The power of the Trillian network ensures your contact list, accounts, and chat history are automatically shared between your desktops and phones!
sket Says:
July 2nd, 2010 at 6:20 am
Congratulations on the 10th anniversary but have you completely lost your mind Cerulean?! This looks like the next version of MSN messenger not Trillian! I dont like it at all I'm staying on Astra as long as possible
Scream81 Says:
July 2nd, 2010 at 8:06 am
@sket..the current skins (Cordonata, AvionPro and such) will stay usable..
waldo Says:
July 2nd, 2010 at 8:55 am
I'm back on trillian after 4 years, version Astra 4.2 looks already 'usable' and I'm happy with it. But THIS 5.0 version looks absolutely freaking good. Congrats on the UI desigers who made this so yummy that wants all to have it. now.
Impressive interface, or at least what we can see. Sync Logs for chat? also great, why not. If this goes forward, this will be the first time in my life I'm paying for an IM.
and yes, I'll happily give my bucks to Cerulean.
Lee Miller Says:
July 2nd, 2010 at 11:35 am
Nice news. 5.x is make really WOW effect. And Happy Birthday Trillian!
DiamondNRG Says:
July 2nd, 2010 at 12:15 pm
@Eric, you didn't even read it, sync'd chat history is the MAIN reason for Trillian 5, and yes it will work with Cordonata and other 4.x skins and themes.
@Matt and Jim … sync'd chat logs means huge changes, like stuff that would make a 5.x title and repayment necessary and worthwhile. It makes sense.
@viceview, I agree those things are needed but the version number doesn't matter. So lets say they are working on that stuff anyways, and it comes out on a certain date… who cares if its part of 4.x or 5.x … As long as it still gets added like it should, then its fine.
@sket, did you not read anything? You don't have to have it look like that, you can use the 4.x skins.
@PeteBoat, 5.0 is a long way away, buy 4.2 while it is on sale and you will more than likely get a discount on 5.0 when it is time.
@Steffen, things have to change fast to stay on top.
@Kamen, then write version 5 on your screen with a marker… it doesn't do anything yet, LOL
Rapscallion Says:
July 2nd, 2010 at 1:18 pm
Wow, looks great!
BTW – The Trillian 5 preview page does not work in Chrome when the StumbleUpon toolbar is active. I'm not sure if this is an issue with StumbleUpon or your page…
HurpDurp Says:
July 2nd, 2010 at 2:09 pm
Will this finally have direct connection on AIM..? Was the only reason I never updated to Astra.
xfxian Says:
July 2nd, 2010 at 3:08 pm
Brilliant! This is exactly what i was waiting for in Trillian!
Hanjo Says:
July 3rd, 2010 at 12:02 pm
I'd rather like to see Trillian for Mac 1.0 before any further release of Trillian for Windows, as it is already quite good, but the Mac version… Well, let's say there is plenty of space for improvement…
Rich Says:
July 3rd, 2010 at 1:41 pm
Where is the beta? I have beta tested everything else, I want my shot at this one, it looks awesome!
Adam Says:
July 3rd, 2010 at 4:50 pm
It's potentially exciting, yes. But I was also pretty excited about the announcement that v4 was going into beta. It was, what, 5 YEARS later before it was actually available? I'm not holding my breath, but it'll be nice to see whenever it comes out.
DiamondNRG Says:
July 3rd, 2010 at 4:53 pm
@Hanjo, it is worked on by different developers at CS, so there is no reason to want one set of devs to stop working while the other works on OSX. Build 107 is coming very soon to OSX.
kaz Says:
July 3rd, 2010 at 6:29 pm
A full featured compact/minimal? I must be seeing things!
AzatiPrime Says:
July 3rd, 2010 at 8:46 pm
Wait? What? I'm sorry but no. I paid for 4 thinking that I would be receiving updates for several years and completed features (where the heck is my AIM video chat?) and now you're moving on to another version that I have to buy again with what looks like pretty minor changes? Not cool, Cerulean Studios. Not cool at all.
Chris Weber Says:
July 3rd, 2010 at 9:22 pm
Just wanted to know if there will be support for Android anytime in the coming future?
Jan Says:
July 3rd, 2010 at 9:32 pm
Looks VERY GOOD!
I'm not using Windows much so I hope the changes will be implemented in the OSX client as well. I really like the synchornized chat history.
One important thing: I just bought a Pro License. Will I be able to use the License with Trillian 5?
DiamondNRG Says:
July 4th, 2010 at 12:41 am
@Jan, no you just bought a 4.x license … you will more than likely need to pay a small upgrade fee when 5.0 is ready.
DiamondNRG Says:
July 4th, 2010 at 12:44 am
@Adam… come on dude…
Astra was announced November 21st, 2006 – meaning it was still a PRIVATE alpha … it then went through a limited alpha, then a public beta and then was released on August 14th, 2009 … so it was actually about 2 years and 9 months but that included the entire alpha cycle. 4.1 and 4.2 have been made and released since then and were MUCH faster/shorter development cycles.
So here they are talking about the BETA of 5.0 coming soon, and it isn't the huge rewrite 4.0 required, so I highly doubt its going to be anything over a year. And honestly I wouldn't be surprised if it wasn't even that long.
Naked Fanatic Says:
July 4th, 2010 at 4:32 am
Can I install Trillian 5 over 4.2? If so, will the Trillian 5 be able to upload my chat history from 4.2 to the server? I have got a really huge chat history I would like to preserve.
Trillian 5 with Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn and Foursquare Support | What's New in Trillian 5 Says:
July 4th, 2010 at 9:32 am
[...] this week, Trillian's developers -Cerulean Studios, celebrated its 10th anniversary by announcing Trillian 5. The new version will feature a brand new user interface, which is not only beautiful [...]
Hunter Says:
July 4th, 2010 at 4:08 pm
I'm very excited to see History Log Syncing, a feature I've requested in Trillian since Skype implemented it over 5 years ago. However, I've got to agree with VE6AY (http://blog.ceruleanstudios.com/?p=1442#comment-16927) and viceview51 that it's nervy to charge for an upgrade after previously mentioned (and some feature previously in previous versions, like 2.x and 3.x) are not available. Where is DirectConnect for AIM? A weather plugin that again works with contacts? Actually functioning A/V? I've bought every paid version of Trillian since its inception and video and audio chat have never worked for me or friends of mine using Trillian, and despite multiple bug reports submitted through the years it still has yet to be addressed. Chat log syncing is a big feature, but what I think and, what I see echoed in the posts of others, is that Trillian needs to have the file transfer and A/V features that almost every mainstream protocol has implemented for the better part of a decade before moving on to frills.
Trillian 5 Revealed: Celebrating 10 Years of Trillian! - Digiex Says:
July 4th, 2010 at 6:05 pm
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DiamondNRG Says:
July 4th, 2010 at 9:49 pm
@Naked Fanatic … that will not be a problem.
Lars Says:
July 5th, 2010 at 3:08 am
Hey, happy birthday!
I'm using Trillian (free version) since version 4. Before that it wasn't to my liking. But with that version, you finally convinced me.
And I have to say, the design remake of Trillian 5 looks really, really promising. I love the clear and simple look! I think it will integrate perfectly with my W7 screen appearance.
I can't wait to try the first beta! And well, perhaps I might even consider buying the Pro version.
Meccs Says:
July 5th, 2010 at 5:25 am
Trillian 5: Coming 2018 ….
Serjnyak Says:
July 5th, 2010 at 6:41 am
Speaking of uploading Logs…
i've been collecting logs since year 2000. Some logs are still in *.log format. Some are in XML format.
I'm using trillian on several devices. All devices have separate history. How do i merge history from several log types and several devices?
And another question is how trillian is goint to store history on servers. Mine is about 1GB.
Is it going to be encrypted/archived?
feeex Says:
July 5th, 2010 at 11:48 am
Hey, that Opera browser-style menu button is pretty cool!
DanielG Says:
July 5th, 2010 at 4:21 pm
Thank god for a native look — skins have always been a "feature" driving me away from otherwise good software.
Trillian 5 is to Astra as Windows 7 is to Vista
DiamondNRG Says:
July 5th, 2010 at 5:06 pm
Meccs: Trolling since 2010.
@Serjnyak, none of that information is released yet, but it will probably only store some of it, such as the last 30 days or last 100MB or something of that sort, with your desktop client downloading it when it is connected. I doubt they plan to host unlimited data for everyone.
Michael Hart Says:
July 5th, 2010 at 7:33 pm
Suggestion to Cerulean Studios: Move to a subscription model, and stop fast forwarding version numbers just to get money. A cheap (current price?) yearly subscription model would be ideal. It's stupid to skip from 4.2 to 5. Just focus on the product, and keep the pricing model simple.
Otherwise, I'll just stop using a desktop chat client all together, and just use Gmail. It's already an inevitable change, but pushing new 'major' software too frequently is a deal breaker, especially when the only reason to do so is to force customers to repurchase the software.
mewi Says:
July 6th, 2010 at 12:04 am
Kinda raging a little bit after seeing this. It took them like a gazillion years to get Astra out there, and I don't even want to think how long its going to take for 5.0? Or maybe it's just a way to get more money… And thats okay. I know some of you are all giddy about the social networking features, but when I see it… I'd be more excited about improvement of the current IM protocols to exceed for voicechat/webcam options… photosharing? Are they going to update iRC so that it can accept file transfer commands? I cant remember… but Im pretty sure it CANT do that lol.
Or maybe fix MSN friend request bug? If they haven't already that is ( haven't tested it since the update ) Or fix the bug with the "Global Avatar" that makes it blurry on certain IM protocols including the Astra Signature? I hope these will be fixed. And I'd really like to be able to select avatars for each protocol, rather than this forced global avatar nonsense
mewi Says:
July 6th, 2010 at 12:16 am
Serjnyak Says stuff about log files in .xml format, I delete all .xml files and archive the .txt files. They are easy to read in pure text form and I hope I HOPE they dont dare change that into some hideous kind of MSN history log file, where you HAVE No option for plain text
Nick G Says:
July 6th, 2010 at 9:28 am
I wonder if they'll have fixed any of the bugs I reported for 0.74 yet… I can see a lot of new features (nobody asked for) in version 5.0 so I doubt they'll have had the time to address any 0.74 issues as they've been really busy adding new features for the last few years so haven't had time to look into bugs yet.
Honestly if I still see "1792370206723 requested they add you to their contact list" (instead of a NAME) I'm going to just go back to using MSN and ICQ proper.
Tom Says:
July 6th, 2010 at 9:40 am
I love skins, but like everyone else on here, the native look you guys have done looks awesome! Can't wait to start testing! What I'm wondering is if you guys have done a complete rework and are using WPF for this…
Karen Says:
July 6th, 2010 at 10:33 am
Just so you guys know… you are THE BEST!!! I don't care what anyone on this page says (although I know you're always open for suggestions) people will always "want more!" I'm just telling you that it's SO relieving not to have all the Yahoo, AIM, MSN, ICQ shell software on my computer (taking up space) when all I need is Trillian Astra! I paid for the Pro version and I think i'm going to get some gift cards for my hubby, daughter and mom/dad and bro and sister, too! They know how much I love this communication feature since I've been using it for well upward of 7 years and just in the last year went "Pro". Everybody wants "more"… I'm just SO glad you guys/gals took the first step in creating this great software in the first place!!! Everyone has a "wish list"… and some get all "upset" and "in your face" when they don't "get what they want"…. but I can tell you… that Trillian has been a lifesaver for me and a plethora of my colleagues (who also bought the Pro)! My daughter has a blackberry and is excited about the platform for Blackberry… I'm hoping that it might work for my Palm Pre, as well? If not, I'm just SOOO happy about Trillian… PERIOD! No wants… no disappointed smilies… no aggravation…. just big SMILES Happy Anniversary Trillian!! But you know what? It feels more like MY birthday!!!! WOOOO HOOOOOOOOOOOO!!! ~ Karen
Henrik Says:
July 6th, 2010 at 10:50 am
Nice! It looks amazing.
I hope this is signals the beginning of a flurry of updates in the services overall. The multiple platform approach is frankly the prime reason I am using Trillian (PC, Mac and iPhone client). As such, it's a shame that the Mac client is lagging behind. The benefits of using a Mac and PC client from the same shop are much slimmer than they could be. Also, the web services are feeling a bit dated as well.
However, synchronized chat history between all these platforms is great news!
kat s Says:
July 6th, 2010 at 7:46 pm
Skype compatibility? Will it be possible to run Skype off this without needing to have Skype (from their site) running in the background? I've experienced problems with this in the Windows version.
Jim Says:
July 6th, 2010 at 7:48 pm
Yay! It won't look as repulsive as Astra!
Brandon Says:
July 6th, 2010 at 11:46 pm
I stopped using trillian when astra came out due to the ugly convoluted UI, but I must say this looks absolutely beautiful and finally fits in well with windows. I will even buy it when it comes out. I am impressed that you are finally listening to al, the users who wanted a nicer more native UI.
Henrik Says:
July 7th, 2010 at 12:00 am
Re: Kat S
At the moment, Skype doesn't allow you to. Skype has to run SOMEWHERE. If not on your computer, then on a server somewhere. I'd love for Skype to be more open with their protocol as well.
DiamondNRG Says:
July 7th, 2010 at 11:36 am
@Michael Hart … NO .. subscription model was there all the way from 1.0 to 3.1 … it was ok but this is better and more fair. If you don't want to pay for the new version, keep using 4.x or use 5.x's free version. Nobody is forcing you to pay and the upgrade price is cheap. I could do all the math to prove to you that this is cheaper than what a subscription would cost as you are not paying except for major versions now. Syncing chat logs is probably the main reason for the major version change and it is entirely worth it to *most* people. If you only use GoogleTalk and don't need the rest, then yeah maybe a kick-ass multi IM client isn't for you.
@kat s … that is not possible. Nobody can connect to Skype's network without the client. Sorry. No IM clients can do this.
@Jim and Brandon , you realize you could have had Astra look just like 3.1 did all this time right?
Xorpi Says:
July 8th, 2010 at 3:34 am
Any ideas for develop x64bit versions of Trillian 5 and Trillian for Mac? x64 is a way for near and… linux version?!
RaZz Says:
July 8th, 2010 at 4:23 am
Cool, Opera-like button is just nice what a coincidence since I used both Trillian and Opera,
New menu button FTW!
lolfang Says:
July 8th, 2010 at 5:19 am
I don't think that the new features justify a new version number. 4.5? Yes. 5.0? No.
Major features are:
* New UI (looks really nice, but not great, too plain)
* Sync. Chat Logs (I don't use logs but this is very very nice feature, not worth a new version number, though)
* Foursquare (I don't even know what that is and probably won't work on another countries than USA or some European ones).
Opera would have rolled a .5 version. Valve is getting huge free updates to Team Fortress 2 that a lot of people bought for 3 dollars some years ago. Yes, I know that the business models are very different, but still, I'm getting a lot of bang for the buck from them. Not from Trillian, that it's still quite bugged.
I probably won't buy a new version, except if it comes with a very big discount (5 dollars would be the max I will pay for it, considering I'm a 4 Pro costumer).
Kevin Says:
July 8th, 2010 at 10:05 am
Are you going to make it optional of logging into Astra or keeping all your contacts on the Astra server? That is the primary reason why I didn't buy 4.0.. I don't think that I should be forced to store my contact for different networks on your server.
Jeff Says:
July 8th, 2010 at 10:24 am
Wait… deja vu. If we buy Trillian now will there be a free upgrade to v5??? I seem to remember having the exact same question when Astra was announced…
Bl4ckSh33p Says:
July 8th, 2010 at 2:41 pm
Nice! But I hope you can fix the profile and mini for signatures soon. (avatars not updated for example)
DarkNovaGamer Says:
July 8th, 2010 at 9:23 pm
Looks great! Though it reminds me a lot of Firefox 4.0.
Bender Says:
July 9th, 2010 at 5:13 am
It better be a free upgrade from 4 to 5, im not paying for another upgrade.
DarkNovaGamer Says:
July 9th, 2010 at 5:32 pm
@Bender, Why do you feel that they should make it free? They do not work for free you know, they need to get paid. $10 isn't much for an upgrade.
Bl4ckSh33p Says:
July 10th, 2010 at 1:52 pm
I just bought Astra a few weeks ago… It should be free to upgrade to 5!
Poddytat Says:
July 10th, 2010 at 6:39 pm
Wow, can't wait to see the new 5. Please, please work on a version for Windows Mobile 6.1!!
flow Says:
July 12th, 2010 at 10:03 am
Can't wait to try trillian 5. Excellent interface!
Can you tell smthng about beta release date? I heard smthing about 1 week since first announce. Thanks)
Sorry about my bad english)
Nick Marques Says:
July 12th, 2010 at 12:26 pm
Awesome! I've been using Trillian for almost 10 years. Never thought about switching to something else.
I will make one quick feature request… I see that you plan on implementing chat history to be synchronized between PCs, which I assume means it is stored in the Astra profile online. It would be sweet if Trillian 5 will automatically upload PAST history, or provide a way (perhaps a utility) to upload old LOG files so that all of our old history is there as well. Having used Trillian since before version 1, I have a LOT of history in log files.
Nick Marques Says:
July 12th, 2010 at 12:27 pm
Trillian for Windows Phone / Windows Mobile 6.1/6.5 would be awesome as well. I'm lacking a Trillian-caliber program on my Touch Pro2.
Randy Says:
July 12th, 2010 at 5:39 pm
Been using Astra for about 3 years now. Love the program. Keep up the good work!
Trillian 5 for Windows Says:
July 13th, 2010 at 3:00 am
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tridentcore Says:
July 17th, 2010 at 4:30 am
Double The Fun…!! You guys ROCKS..!!! I've been using Trillian for years (3 years I think)… Can't wait to try the new one… When the official release date for non-beta (final version)?
F*ck Off Yahoo! Messenger..!! Trillian Messenger is more than better…!!! Muaaahahahahahaha…
DiamondNRG Says:
July 18th, 2010 at 9:12 pm
@tridentcore… they do not use release dates. It will come out when it is ready. And the final (non-beta) is probably a long way off still.
Also Trillian and Yahoo are not competitive products so there is no reason to slander their product with profanity. Everyone here already knows Trillian is king.
Holger Says:
July 20th, 2010 at 5:55 am
C'mooon, I've been checking back for 19 days now. Publish it already!!!
Ariukamo Says:
July 20th, 2010 at 8:23 pm
Congratulations + Goodluck team!!!
Natsume Says:
July 26th, 2010 at 1:05 pm
Wow!!! Its 5 version! I hope it will be fantastic. And a little wish for you. Can trillian support Mail.Ru Agent protocol???(open prorocol) Its very popular IM…Russian users need it! Really!
P.S. Happy anniversary!
Thomas Cristiani Says:
July 28th, 2010 at 12:20 pm
I NEED THIS SOFTWARE NOWWWWW!!! I have been checking your website for the past 27 days, and it has been KILLING me. You said it would take WEEKS not MONTHS. Seriously guys, the suspense is terrible.
Travis Says:
July 29th, 2010 at 2:08 am
I really hope this major update allows MSN Cam and Video Chat. Crossing my fingers! >.<
PinothyJ Says:
July 30th, 2010 at 3:47 am
This is crap, Astra hasn't even been out on the market for a year and you have already shelved it to work on a 'new' version? What, not enough money flowing in already so let's make our loyal customers pay though the nose for stuff that should be added to the current version?
This is pathetic…
برنامه پیام رسان چند پروتکلی Trillian » هیراد بلاگ Says:
August 1st, 2010 at 8:29 am
[...] فن حریف ترین برنامه چند پروتوکلی Trillian است که بزودی هم نسخه ۵ این برنامه برای سیستم عامل Windows منتشر خواهد [...]
Eagle Says:
August 1st, 2010 at 8:50 am
This is awesome!!!!
Trillian 5 Beta: Endlich im Windows Look Says:
August 2nd, 2010 at 7:52 pm
[...] habe ich seit der Ankündigung von Cerulean Studios am 1. Juli gewartet: Trillian 5! Und gerade eben ist es passiert, die [...]
Kaleem Says:
August 15th, 2010 at 2:14 pm
I loved it the first time, i used it and i love it now and forever. in one you got multiple, what do need then. Go trillion.
magoo Says:
August 20th, 2010 at 1:12 pm
Congrats guys! Loved you from the start!!
Nick Johnson Says:
August 28th, 2010 at 11:27 pm
Great product. I've used trillian for the better part of the last 6 years and it's always been the best. You guys seem to only be limited to your imagination which definitely makes you the better than all the other clients.
ovalhed Says:
August 31st, 2010 at 10:58 am
Congratulations on making it to 10 years in an industry that is difficult to survive in. Hope you're here another 100
Chris Says:
September 4th, 2010 at 10:06 am
the IRC plugin needs work, specifically: actions (join/part/modes/etc…) should be distinguishable from what people actually say. nicks should also have a color.
also, trillian needs a help file that explains the features in detail. i was looking for a description of global hotkeys but there still isn't one. i had to know to look at the "automation" settings…
contact list: (deeply) nested groups don't indent properly. metacontacts are hard to "look into".
where are "contact notes" stored? i will want to move that info over from my old trillian 3.
in trillian 3, you could hide not just the contact list, but also other chat windows (-> nothing in the system taskbar). i'd like to see that come back.
Glenn Williams Says:
September 5th, 2010 at 5:44 am
I've rediscovered Trillian after using it originally in 2000(ish). Wow how it's improved and it was great way back then (ok it had problems but at the time it seemed great).
Will defo be getting the pro version of v5 once it's released. Cheers for your great software at a realistic and reasonable price.
Skyler Says:
November 4th, 2010 at 1:26 pm
Digsby is free…is there a big difference?
Sal Says:
November 7th, 2010 at 6:36 am
Please, please, please and please…. give us the ability to add an IRC channel as a contact
herbert Says:
December 1st, 2010 at 8:36 am
i updated to trillian 5 and the first thing it does is to automatically update even the PAST history!!!!! I strongly oppose doing such things without users' prior consent! Please at least ask for confirmation before loading MY stuff to the web! THANKS!
herbert Says:
December 1st, 2010 at 8:38 am
By the way, now I HAVE TO going through the web interface to find a way to delete those already uploaded history and try to find a way to disable such upload. Before I can do so, I will most definitely stop using it.
mega Says:
February 17th, 2011 at 7:49 am
Where can I activate the Synchronized chat history?
It does not working put of the box and i don't find the setting for that.
Version: trillian-v188.8.131.52a, on EeePc with XP and Computer with Windows 7.


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It would be easy for me to beat up on Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa for his junket to Israel. After all, when I was a reporter, I covered two of our most traveled mayors, Tom Bradley and Sam Yorty.
While I never went along on a Bradley- or Yorty-era trip, I learned much about them from a friend. He was a Harbor Department official who ran the junkets in the old days and baby-sat the junketeers. He entertained me with stories of big shot Angelenos luxuriously shopping and eating their way through many countries. He spent much of his time chasing down the travelers' lost luggage and misplaced purchases.
Naturally, just as the Villaraigosa crew are probably doing, the Yorty and Bradley ambassadors claimed they worked themselves to exhaustion.
Villaraigosa brought along a sizable entourage. It included City Councilmembers Wendy Greuel, Jack Weiss and Dennis Zine, along with 16 other city officials, including airport, harbor and water and power commissioners.
Their expenses were paid from a mysterious and apparently inexhaustible treasury known as water and power, airport and park funds. City Hall people always insist that travel expenses from these funds cost taxpayers nothing, but I have never understood why. Others, including top Jewish community leaders, paid their own way.
The stated purpose of the Villaraigosa trip was to pick up airport security tips from Israeli experts. This could have been accomplished by a couple of deputy police chiefs.
The mayor also met briefly with Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert. I wonder if Olmert, beset by a criminal investigation of his financial affairs, as well as mounting political opposition, was depressed by the mayoral gift -- a Lakers jersey, Los Angeles' new symbol of defeat.
Villaraigosa also met with President Shimon Peres, Jerusalem Mayor Uri Lupolianski and Israeli Foreign Minister Tzipi Livni. The latter meeting brought back my memories of the Yorty years. When "Traveling Sam" was mayor, everyone joked that Los Angeles was the only city with its own foreign policy.
Despite the jokes, I do think the trips have a certain value. Much of the value is symbolic. One criticism of Villaraigosa's predecessor, Jim Hahn, was that he didn't understand the importance of symbolism, that he was too desk bound, too reluctant to make the grand gestures important in a sprawling city of many diverse communities.
These gestures are part of the mayor's job, and Jews are part of the process. Well more than a half-million Jews live here, including, according to a 1997 Jewish Federation study, 14,000 born in Israel. (That number expands and contracts radically depending upon who's counting, however.)
It's important for a mayor to seek common ground with Los Angeles' Jews. Villaraigosa has worked hard at this, attending more religious services than many Jews do and visiting many Jewish groups.
It's good politics. Jews are a major part of the Villaraigosa constituency. When he lost to Hahn in the pair's first election contest, Villaraigosa did not run as strongly as he hoped in the Jewish community, especially in the San Fernando Valley.
It took time for the Latino politician to overcome the anti-Latino bias that exists in some segregated, provincial neighborhoods, especially at a time when illegal immigration from Mexico was becoming a big political issue. Eventually, Villaraigosa became more popular in the Jewish community, whose support he will need again in his re-election campaign and if he runs for governor.
Beyond politics, it's important for the mayor to immerse himself in all of the city's communities. He must understand them, because he is often the final arbiter of disputes that reach City Hall. When something goes wrong in a neighborhood, the mayor has to get there in a hurry and act as a peacemaker and symbol of City Hall concern.
Hanging out with Mexican officials or those from Japan, China and Taiwan can only help. When inevitable conflicts occur between Jews and others, the mayor's trip to Israel will help him as a mediator.
Obviously, I am ambivalent. I enjoy making fun of the trips. But I can see their value. My ambivalence showed when I talked about the touring mayor on Warren Olney's "Which Way L.A." When the KCRW-FM show was over, I thought I'd been too wishy-washy in my comments. There was something about this particular trip I didn't like, but I wasn't quick or sharp enough to express it on Olney's show.
Too late for radio, I finally figured out what it was.
I was offended that the mayor journeyed to Israel with such a huge entourage, many of them powerful and well connected. I love Israel and appreciate Villaraigosa's interest and support. But when he went there, he was isolated amid a crowd of influential admirers in his municipal cocoon, surrounded by the same influential admirers who have a lot of clout in our unresponsive City Hall.
As I said, symbolism is an important part of the mayor's job. Connections with Israel are important, but Villaraigosa should also put his charisma to work at something of direct and immediate concern to Los Angeles.
Back in Los Angeles, among his many targets, Villaraigosa has talked a good game of education, but his attention wandered after he was roughed up by various public school leaders. He should return to the public schools, once his No. 1 priority, and campaign relentlessly for their improvement.
Remember, Mayor, public education, as well as Israel, is a Jewish issue.
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200 East Colfax Avenue
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HOW: Registration opens March 15, 2013 at www.moonlight-classic.com.
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The non-competitive ride features a closed route taking cyclists past some of Denver's best-known landmarks. Come early to participate in the pre-ride Pajama Party featuring music, games, costume contest and expo. Stay late to enjoy a complimentary breakfast. Celebrating its 21st year, the InnovAge Moonlight Classic is open to 4,500 cyclists. Get together with family, friends and colleagues to enter as a team. As is tradition, cyclists are encouraged to dress up in wild, crazy and creative costumes and can enter the costume contest for a chance to win great prizes. We thank our 2013 event sponsors for their part in making this a great ride: Nite Ize, 9News, 97.3 KBCO, Campus Cycles, Dick's Sporting Goods and Chipper Booth (list information).
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Judges awarded the distinction to Connecticut Food Bank for its fundraising efforts in the past year. In particular, the judges noted the food bank's push to expand its donor base.
Connecticut Food Bank's work has proven successful, with public support for its work to alleviate hunger more than doubling over the past five years. The food bank also was recognized for its efforts in Fairfield County where financial support from individuals has grown.
The food bank's online virtual food drives have also increased – with double digit growth in just one year.
"Connecticut Food Bank continues to show why it's a leader in our Network," said Bob Aiken, President and CEO of Feeding America, the nation's leading hunger relief charity. "This award shows the innovation and creativity of the food bank's staff to help fight hunger in their community."
"This honor really belongs to the people of Connecticut who have shown outstanding compassion during a challenging economy," said Nancy L. Carrington, President and CEO of Connecticut Food Bank. "Their generosity provides hope to our neighbors who struggle with hunger."
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One of those days #2472
I've had a, ahem, lower abdomen problem for about four weeks now. Symptoms have been frequent visits to the throne room with the marching-tune called "urgent pitter & patter". The first week was tolerable… just an infection, no biggy; I will fight it out, sort of week. The second week I was too busy and besides it looked like I had it beat. The third week I actually made an appointment with my Doctor due to the increase of frequency. SWMBO was surprised I made the call… usually it's she who makes me go see the quack and places the call herself. So, naturally, she panicked. Not.
Doctor puts me on a dose of medicine and asks for a urine sample to which I reply "not a problem, hold the jar steady"
Sorry if you're eating breakfast right now, perhaps I should have warned you.
The pathology came back negative for infection, so he gave me a referral for a CT Scan. I actually placed that call myself too, and women say men don't take responsibility for their own health; that's two calls I've made AND I got my self to the surgery AND I picked up my own script! What's more, I made an appointment for the next morning (today) instead of waiting a week or so.
So, from midnight last night there was no eating or drinking, then this morning I had to "evacuate" and then drink a litre of water (about 1 2/3 pints for the metric challenged), then rush down to the radiology labs before Pall Mall got flooded by Water Works. If you've been busting for a leak then you'll know how uncomfortable it is but try it with a litre of Niagara behind you!
Never had such a bumpy train ride.
And, guess what… it's raining
And it's cold.
I fill in forms and sign a declaration that I understood the risks of the procedure. I'm thinking "what risks? It's just a scan, right?" It turns out they want to pump me full of iodine. It has mild side affects such fever, rash, death. Sure, I sign away, like you have any choice, and think "They don't know I am married to a lawyer… she'll pwn them seriously if I get a bad case of death". Not being the shy or nervous type I strip into the gown-of-laughter; y'know, the one with the slit up the back… you're never quite sure how much your showing nor if the laughter is a joke they just heard or your bot-bot they just spied!
You might die, is that okay with you?The radiologist, female, (who else?) then confirms I am aware of the risks and lists them, ending with "The chances of death are one in a million; are you okay with that?"
"Sure, no problem" I reply nonchalantly.
Come on? "You might die, is that okay with you?" Sheesh! The bedside manner some people have.
It's all over in 15 minutes, the iodine was a buzz.. It rushes through your veins and arteries into your organs and you can feel it all the way, then your body gets really hot like there's a fire nearby. In less than a minute it all dies down (poor choice of words) and the panic subsides.
After I'm dressed I make a controlled rush to the loo for instant relief.
I continue to the studio, put out fires all day and start an urgent project that just doesn't get off the ground. I spend longer than I should trying to get something to work and realise it's 7:30pm and it's my turn to rush home at 5pm to cook dinner and look after the children.
Aaakkk! into the elevator!
The mobile phone rings;
"Dad, the rain is getting into the downstairs toilet and it's coming though the light"
"Eh?, Is it flooding the lounge?"
"No, it's going down the drain."
"How much is there?"
"About a centimetre deep all over the floor"
"Can you get a mop and push it down the drain; I'll be home in about an hour."
(Spend two minutes explaining what a mop is, no it's not the broom, and where it is)
"Okay, what about dinner?"
"Can you put some filled pasta on for you and Angus?"
I leave the building when it occurs to me it's not actually raining and even if it were it would be a really, really big rain to get anywhere near the "downstairs" toilet.
"It's dad, is the bath overflowing?"
"Um.. yeah, I went to get the mop and Angus left the bath on"
"How much water is there?"
"Well, like, it's flooded out into the hallway, the carpet is all squishy, the bathroom floor is all wet"
"Look, try and get as much water up as you can, get some towels… and don't forget dinner. I'll be home as soon as I can."
Cost so far:
$60.00 for the visit to the Doctor
$14.00 for the medicine
$65:00 for pathology
$549.85 for the CT scan
$godknows.00 for new toilet ceiling and possible new hall carpet.
Just one of those days.
PS, the irony of having a wee problem and the house flooding is not lost on me.
PSS., yes, I found a broom in the bathroom.
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WAHAHAHAHAHA makes my day look tame.
When it "rains" it pours, doesn't it? =P
well heres to hoping that they find out all is well and nothing serious is going on with you! keep us updated on how your doing and get better mate.
Thanks UNK. The carpet guy has been out to lift the carpet and take the under-felt outside to dry. He left us with a blower which has been put under the carpet to help dry it and the timber floors. So far the ceiling inthe downstairs loo hasn't swelled or fallen in so here's to hoping it makes it throug okay.
The 24hr response time with the insurer is now into the 48h hour so we're a little disappointed with their performance. The "case manager" isn't returning calls left on her voice mail.
The problem downstairs seems to have abated, but I should get the radiology results later today.
Well, The Doctor says the scan tells him nothing other than I have an unrelated disease which more fiber in my diet will help make go away. So, to wait another two weeks and see if it fixes itself. If not then another round of tests.
He confirmed I'm not suffering any form of cancer in that region, so there's some good news.


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Debbie's Deals: Cheap summer movies for families at UA, Regal Cinemas, MetroLux, Harkins
DENVER - Want to see a movie with the kids, but hate the high price of tickets? Several local movie theaters are offering discounted movies for families during the summer.
Regal Cinemas is offering the Summer Movie Express. Family friendly movies on Tuesdays and Wednesdays at 10 a.m. are just $1. The movies are not new, but that's a great price if you want to take the kids, or just yourself, to a movie. Regal has several participating theaters in the Denver Metro area: UA Greenwood Plaza Stadium 12, UA Meadows Stadium 12, Twin Peaks 10, Regal River Point Stadium 14 and UA Denver West Village Stadium 12. The movies end July 30. See the schedule. Thanks to Amanda for this tip.
The MetroLux 14 Theatre at the Promenade Shops in Loveland is offering $2 kids movies on Tuesdays & Wednesdays at 10 a.m. through August 20. See the schedule. Thanks to Tiffany for this tip.
The Harkins Theater at Northfield Stapleton is offering a Summer Movie Fun deal with a different movie each week at 9:45 a.m. Monday through Friday. Individual movies are $2 or get the whole series for $5. There are four weeks of movies left. The series ends August 15. See the schedule.
Cinemark has a family deal called the Summer Movie Clubhouse at several theaters in Colorado -- Century Aurora & XD, Cinemark Fort Collins, Cinemark Greeley Mall and Century 16 Bel Mar & XD. It's $1 for one movie or $5 for all the movies. The movies run through August 6. Visit Cinemark's website for details on your local theaters schedule. Thanks to Donia for this tip!
AMC is not offering a summer movie deal, at least I didn't find anything on the company's website.
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It's Friday, time for Eating to Live on the Outside and this week I'm taking a digital trip to Trio, an Asian-inspired restaurant in downtown Philadelphia. At first inspection, it looks iffy, but there are a handful of dishes that might work for Eat to Liver. Let's take a look.
As for the soups and appetizers, I can roll with the Portabellas in Coconut Milk and the Vegetable Spring Rolls. The portabella soup is made with portabella mushrooms, light coconut broth, lime juice, and galangal. Apparently galangal is similar to ginger—via Wikipedia. Now, the spring rolls are prepared with shiitake mushrooms, glass noodles, and cabbage. I'd probably opt for the soup over the spring rolls. Although, I recently found out glass noodles are made from beans, so I'm intrigued.
Moving on to the salads, I'm digging the Trio House Salad and the Salad Kak. For starters, the house salad includes a spring mix, Asian pears, candied walnuts, and light soy balsamic vinaigrette. The candied walnuts make me a little nervous but I can deal with it and obviously I'm ordering the vinaigrette on the side. The Salad Kak is a strange name, but a decent option. Trio makes it with Romaine lettuce, onions, cucumbers, tomatoes, sliced hard boiled egg, and peanut dressing. I like it, except I'm nixing the egg and going easy on the peanut dressing.
Alright, the entrees are next. They're tough. I only see one I'd consider eating. The Crispy Tofu with Julienne Ginger; tofu, mushrooms, sweet onions, steamed Jasmine rice, and julienne ginger. Crispy worries me. There's a good chance that tofu is fried. So, I wouldn't order it—check with the wait staff first—I like tofu, but frying anything ruins it.
Now, you might be tempted by the Baked Atlantic Salmon. Salmon is a safe—right? Yes and no. Certain varieties of salmon are good choices like wild Alaskan salmon because they're low in pollutants and chemical contaminants. Sadly, Atlantic salmon isn't. In fact, the Environmental Defense Fund classifies it as an Eco-Worst; citing elevated levels of PCBs. So, I'd pass on this entrée.
Overall I'd say Trio is okay, not great but not horrible. My go-to choice would be the Trio House Salad without the egg, but what would you pick? You know the drill. Check out Trio's menu and tell me how you handle Eating to Live on the Outside. Make a comment or send an email to firstname.lastname@example.com. Until then, eat well! Peace.


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Its midday Pride Saturday... Head to Gladius for a break or to just relax and catch the biggest soccer game to date as Team USA plays Ghana in the elimination round of the World Cup.
Gladius is on Hennepin Ave within walking distance of Loring park (next to domino's). They will have TV's, sound, and 2-4-1's.
Saturday, June 26, 2010
Time: 1:30pm - 4:00pm
Location: Gladius Bar
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My name is Richard A. Marszalek. I'm currently a CDA (Certified Dental Assistant) living in Western Massachusetts. I've been an avid nature photographer hobbyist for many years and someday would like to do it professionally. I'm married to a wonderful woman who shares in my enthusiasm of nature photography. I take the pictures, and she does all the scrapbooking and journaling. We have two cats named Spats and Guinness who are also photographed quite often. I hope you enjoy my work as it pertains to nature's beauty and sometimes it's devastating power. Only GOD could make something so beautiful, intricate, mysterious, and powerful.
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The end of the transfer window has been met with the typical flurry of activity as the Central Coast Mariners, Sydney FC and Brisbane Roar all announced signings on Tuesday.
Sydney FC announced the signing of Sasa Ognenovski, the Central Coast unveiled new signing Kim Seung-yong and Brisbane Roar completed the deal for Steven Lustica to join the club.
Ognenovski returns to the A-League after a stint in Asia, joining Sydney FC from Umm Salal, where he had only played eight matches.
Ognenovski won the Asian player of the Year in 2010, and returns to Australia amid urging from Socceroos coach that playing in Gulf leagues would not be adequate for World Cup preparation.
It will be Ognenovski's first stint back in Australia since his time with Adelaide United for the 2008-09 season and he will be eligible to play this weekend.
Kim Seung-yong joins the Mariners from K-League club Ulsan Hyundai, where he'd been a star on the wing for the strong Korean club.
Kim has joined the Mariners for 18 months so will be playing in the Champions League where his experience will be vital.
Kim has described his motivation as being a desire to move to a new destination, to push himself to a new challenge, adding an Asian player will also allow the Mariners an additional foreign space for Asian Champions League matches.
Mariners manager Phil Moss mentioned after the signing of Kim that the Mariners were specifically targeting an Asian player to bring some diversity to the playing style, and with Kim's Asian Champions League experience the Mariners have gained a significant player.
Lustica joins Roar from Adelaide United, where he was unhappy, wanting to be released from his contract but it seemed that the Reds would not allow the request.
The midfielder had previously been with Brisbane on a loan deal in 2013 from Hadjuk Split in Croatia before leaving the Croatians and joining Adelaide.
For Lustica the move presents an opportunity to link up with former coach Mike Mulvey who had coached him at Gold Coast United and was the man responsible for bringing him to Brisbane, making Brisbane a special club to the youngster.
With Lustica getting little time in Adelaide and desperately wanting away from the club they eventually relented and granted his request, releasing the midfielder and allowing him to sign for Roar.
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On Tuesday, LinkedIn (NYSE:LNKD) announced a hefty $175 million acquisition of Bizo, a leading company that specializes in business-to-business, or B2B, marketing. The deal consists of 90% cash and 10% stock, and is expected to close during this quarter. Shares of LinkedIn are enjoying gains of 3% Wednesday on the news, so investors are clearly excited about the acquisition's potential to grow the business. Here's why.
Despite Facebook's (NASDAQ:FB) attempts to crack professional social networking, such as the 2011 acquisition of Pursuit, the social juggernaut has had limited success and appears to be content focusing on personal connections. Facebook's ad business is faring extremely well right now, with most of this success coming from mobile.
That's not to say that Facebook has given up on B2B marketing. In fact, Facebook revamped its Ads API program in January, allowing marketers to target users based on employer and job title. It was a move clearly intended to appeal to B2B marketers, but at the same time it's likely a relatively low priority for Mark Zuckerberg in relation to growing the mobile ad business.
LinkedIn's acquisition of Bizo just further strengthened its position in the B2B market, giving it an even larger lead over Facebook. Bizo integrates with numerous marketing platforms and has copious amounts of data for B2B targeting.
The deal will be highly complementary to LinkedIn's current Sponsored Content business, which was launched almost exactly a year ago. Bizo will help Sponsored Content reach the right users more effectively, and as a result it will boost LinkedIn's small but growing ad business.
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Talent solutions
$275.9 million
Marketing solutions
$101.8 million
Premium subscriptions
$95.5 million
Marketing solutions grew 36% last quarter, and LinkedIn primarily attributed this growth to the launch of Sponsored Updates, and Sponsored Content is now 19% of marketing solutions sales. The company expects this figure to continue rising as it focuses on content marketing.
That's why the Bizo deal is so promising. In dollar terms, Sponsored Content revenue was just $19.3 million last quarter. This is a small business that has nowhere to go but up, which is all incremental upside to the core talent solutions business.
The price tag is also quite reasonable given the potential, and LinkedIn can easily afford it with $2.3 billion in cash and marketable securities on the books at the end of March. The deal may take a bite out of that total, but operating cash flow is healthy ($129 million last quarter).
Facebook may want a piece of the B2B market, but it has bigger mobile fish to fry right now and LinkedIn will take full advantage of that opportunity.
Leaked: Apple's next smart device (warning, it may shock you)
Apple recently recruited a secret-development "dream team" to guarantee its newest smart device was kept hidden from the public for as long as possible. But the secret is out, and some early viewers are claiming its everyday impact could trump the iPod, iPhone, and the iPad. In fact, ABI Research predicts 485 million of this type of device will be sold per year. But one small company makes Apple's gadget possible. And its stock price has nearly unlimited room to run for early in-the-know investors. To be one of them, and see Apple's newest smart gizmo, just click here!
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The National Heritage Museum in Lexington will host 'Jim Henson's Fantastic World' from April 3, 2010 through June 27, 2010. The exhibition features 100 original artworks, including drawings, cartoons and storyboards that illustrate Henson's talent as a storyteller and visionary. Among the variety of exhibition objects are puppets and television and movie props, photographs of Henson and his collaborators at work and original video productions, including excerpts from Henson's early career and experimental films.
Henson, a visionary puppeteer, was the creator of 'The Muppets' as well as many of the beloved characters on the popular PBSKids show 'Sesame Street,' such as Oscar the Grouch, Bert and Ernie, Cookie Monster and Big Bird. In the early days of the show, Henson performed the characters of Ernie, game-show host Guy Smiley, and Kermit, who appeared as a roving television news reporter.
"Visitors will get to know Jim Henson through his doodles and drawings, his puppets and his fantastic performances," Museum officials said on the exhibits web site. "Seeing his original work firsthand opens a window into his visual thinking and provides both an appreciation of Henson as an artist and a reason to laugh out loud."
The exhibit will also include several accompanying programs in the weeks during its run. These include a gallery talk on Saturday April 10th. Museum staff will host a guided tour of the exhibit, featuring drawings, carrtoons and storyboards, puppets and television and movie props from throughout the Henson's career. A workshop titled "Anything Can Be a Puppet" will be held Sunday, April 11 at 1:30. In this workshop, art educator and puppeteer Michelle Finston will help people of all ages work together to make puppets from simple objects and use their creations to tell stories. A Jim Henson Film Series Collaboration between NHM and the Brattle Theatre in Cambridge will also run in tandem with the exhibit from Friday, April 16 - Monday, April 19, 2010


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TV Guide talked to Kat Graham about tonight's episode A View to a Kill (EP412) and Bonnie's run-in with Kol. Sounds like it will be pretty dramatic:
"This is the first scene that Bonnie and Kol have had together and it's honestly one of the most intense scenes I've had with one other person since I don't know when."
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The Hollywood Reporter has some new (spoilers!) images from the April 19th episode, Heart Of Darkness (EP319). Ian Somerhalder, Nina Dobrev, Nathaniel Buzolic and the much-missed Steven R. McQueen all appear in these stills, and things don't look especially friendly.
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Nathaniel Buzolic's Vampire Diaries character, Kol, may be a little on the unpredictable side, but the actor himself is as nice as they come. He recently invited fans to ask him questions on Facebook, and then took the time to make a video with some of the answers. He answers questions about where he's from, how it is working on the show and who his favorite movie actor is, as well as sharing a little about his spiritual beliefs.
Spoiler alert for anyone who hasn't seen up through Dangerous Liaisons (EP314).
You can follow Nathaniel on twitter at @NateBuzz. He also uses Facebook. Give him a welcome, everybody!
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Well, you can put away those wishlists, Vampire Diaries fans: TV Guide has exclusively revealed who will be portraying our final two unknown Originals. British actor Casper Zafer will play Finn and Australian actor Nathaniel Buzolic will play Kol, brothers to Klaus, Elijah, and Rebekah. (The article clarifies the point that the two other Original siblings died before/during the events of Ordinary People.) GET THE DETAILS OVER AT TV GUIDE.
(We couldn't find a proper head shot of Mr. Zafer, so had to use a still from a film. We'll be on the look out for a better one! Also, there seems to be a lot of confusion about how his name is spelled, so apologies if IMDb is wrong. We'll fix that, too, if we chose the wrong one.)
UPDATE: Zap2It has a very interesting tidbit via Julie Plec that will be sure to interest the coffin-counters in the house.


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Novelty is the name of the game when you're a homeschooling parent. Repeating the same thing day after day after day gets boring not only for you, but for your kids, as well—so when holidays roll around, it's only natural that you'd take the opportunity to do something a little bit fun. Even if they're not huge "calendar" holidays, you can still add a little bit of surprise into your day. For Mardi Gras, you can add in a whole lot of fun with just a little bit of extra. For example….
Make a king cake. You can do this one of two ways: the long, drawn-out way that takes the better part of a day, or the simple way. There are plenty of "easy" recipes that involve frozen bread dough, or even easier ones that involve crescent rolls or refrigerated cinnamon rolls. Or, even simpler, make cupcakes and frost them, then add green, yellow, and purple sprinkles.
Include a brief history lesson. Mardi Gras has a rich history, both secular and religious. Discuss the meaning of "Fat Tuesday" both as a last day of celebration before Lent and as the cultural celebration that occurs in New Orleans. Discuss the meanings behind the colors and what they represent: purple for justice, green for faith, and gold for power. You might even make this a creative writing exercise: have your kids create characters who are represented primarily by each of the colors.
Break out the beads. You can use them as a craft material or a dress-up material. Obviously, at your children's ages, they should just be fun colors and pretty decorations—no flashing required!
Do a craft or two. They can be Mommy crafts that your children wake up to, or they can be crafts that your entire family does together. Choose what works for you!
Include a few decorations. What print-outs can you find floating around Pinterest that would be easy to hang and put together? What surprises can your kids wake up to?


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A fascinating letter about how Ontario used to build roads that were unsafe at any speed, and how outrage over the carnage led to better regulation of car and road safety that has saved many lives:
"Dear Dr. Saxe,
I was pleased to see the item in a recent edition of the Toronto Star about the naming of the street in front of the new Coroner's facility after your father, Morton Shulman. What a fitting tribute.
I am a retired Toronto Police (TPS) officer and frankly, Dr. Shulman was one of my hero's. Thousands of people owe their lives to Dr. Shulman for the things he caused to be changed. From hospital malpractice to road design and car safety, the list seemed endless.
When I joined the TPS in the mid 1960's, I chose traffic work investigating collisions. We were forever encountering major and fatal collisions on the Don Valley Parkway and Gardiner Expressway that were caused by poorly designed highways. I was 21 and with no training in highway engineering but I could see the roads were unsafe. There was cement light poles that were not protected by guard rail. There was no guard rail between the north/south portions of the road.
If a car went out of control and ran off the road it either hit a cement pole or a car going the other way with fatal results.
I can recall the grand opening of the elevated portion of the Gardiner Expressway near downtown about 1965. The ribbon cutting ceremony was in the early afternoon, the politicians drove down the new road, it was opened to traffic and by about 6:30PM, the first fatality occurred with a motorist crossing the unprotected centre and colliding head on with an opposing car.
But along came Dr. Shulman and he took up the cause of the unsafe roads in the Metro area as well as unsafe cars with no mandatory seat belts or head restraints.
As chief coroner for Metro Toronto he ordered an inquest into every fatal collision. He caused great embarrassment with the roads dept. people who insisted the roads and expressways were safe and it was the drivers who were to blame. Finally, they got the message and started to spend money to make our expressways safe. In 2013, a fatal collision on the DVP or Gardiner is rare. The car manufacturers were legislated into building safer cars.
In the 1960's with a population of 1.5 million, we were averaging 120 fatal collisions a year on non-provincial roads in Metro Toronto. After Dr. Shulman started his campaign for safer roads and cars the numbers started to drop. By 2012, we have a population of 2.6 million and an average of 60 fatal collisions a year. Still too many.
I used to faithfully watch his program on City-TV. I still have his book called The Coroner and I pull it out and review the chapter on road safety as a reminder of just how bad things were in that era.
I met him only once, we were setting up radar on Russell Hill Rd. and he came out of his home on the way to work and stopped to chat.
As I mentioned earlier, MORTY was one of my heros and I am so pleased to see a road named after him.
Below is a photo from the mid 1960's after the DVP was extended from Eglinton to Lawrence.
NOTE: No center guard rail, cement light standards unprotected by guard rail and the bridge has no guard rail to stop cars from hitting it.
Yours truly,"


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Former Phins cheerleaders Jamie & Cara are in the final 3 for the series, in spite of some pitfalls in the last episode.
I was amused that they were "saved" because one team had to use the bathroom, and stopped to do so, thus allowing Jamie & Cara to beat them by mere seconds (or at least that's the way it was edited to appear).
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One of our favorite spots in San Francisco is Dolores Park, a place where almost anything goes on a sunny day. On the first day we got our hands on a camera, it was the obvious place to head to. With our friend Joe, we started snapping some shots, and within 10 minutes, it started to pour!
Well, as it happens, this shoot was magic. We rolled with the punches, and used the moisture to actually enhance our shots.
Don't be surprised if you see us out here on a sunny (or rainy) day taking more shots of our products, or just enjoying a cold beer on a nice Sunday afternoon.


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C.A.M. is a business in Little Haiti, Vice City and Angel Pine, San Andreas appearing in Grand Theft Auto: Vice City and Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas. The company provides secure shipping and air freight transportation to and from the Dominican Republic.
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C.A.M. in Little Haiti, Vice City.
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C.A.M. in Angel Pine, San Andreas.


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Celebrate UVM Reunion & Homecoming Weekend
Clinical Simulation Lab Experience
Oct. 6,
10 a.m. - Noon
Rowell Building
Contemporary health care requires competency-based instruction that often relies on simulated experiences to prepare learners for patient care. The Clinical Simulation Laboratory is a collaborative effort of the UVM College of Medicine, the UVM College of Nursing and Health Sciences, and Fletcher Allen Health Care, and serves as a centralized hub in the training of health care professionals with the ultimate goal of improving quality and safety of care. Join us for an interactive tour of this state-of-the-art interprofessional education center and experience settingsthat reflect actual trauma, operating room, in-patient and ambulatory scenarios.
CNHS Open House & Tour
Oct. 6, 10:00 a.m. - Noon
Rowell Building
Note: Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders open house and tour will be in Pomeroy Hall.
Join members of the CNHS faculty and staff in tours of the Clinical Simulation Laboratory and Rehabilitation and Movement Science labs. Departments will highlight their research, describe opportunities for students in the classroom and in clinical settings, and demonstrate their labs and technology.
- Medical Laboratory and Radiation Sciences: View some of the recent research conducted by current and former MLRS students in the Rowell Building, 3rd floor. In addition the department will highlight the opportunities which exist for our students in their Internships which take place at healthcare and public health institutions throughout New York and New England.
- Department of Nursing: Tour the Clinical Simulation Laboratory, enjoy light refreshments, view the Nursing Archives and networking and socializing with current and retired faculty, students and families.
- Communication Sciences and Disorders: Come experience our technology and learn about our latest research results.
- Rehabilitation and Movement Sciences: Come meet the faculty and see what new and exciting research is happening in the fields of Athletic Training, Exercise Science and Physical Therapy. Tour the labs and see where our students get hands-on knowledge of clinical techniques.
View the full schedule for UVM Reunion & Homecoming Weekend, including information on accommodations and travel.
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[TSL] Flickering screen
My problem has to do with the frame buffer effects and soft shadows.
If I enable either one then my display starts to flicker like every second frame is blank. Also I don't seem to get the frame buffer effects (not really sure what they are) everything looks the same, though I do get the soft shadows. However I experience no slow down to gameplay and everything works correctly.
I believe that 1600x1200 is supported by TSL, but that resolution doesn't appear in the config utility or the ingame config screen.
If I dont enable either frame buffer effects or soft shadows the game is fine (ie no flickering) so its not a game breaking bug, but I have an Nvidia card and I know most problems are associated with ATI cards.
I am running drivers from 2008 but they work fine with every other game and I assume that they are fine for TSL.
My video card does come up with the yellow warning after I do a hardware scan.
Heres the report from the scan.
Any advice appreciated.
Hello Homer.
Well, for one thing, the warning you got after the hardware scan-that was a warning that your graphics card doesn't meet the requirements of the game. The thing is, the game can run with that graphics card, it just comes up with that warning because it is newer than the versions of the graphics cards that were released as of K2's release, so no worries there.
As for the flickering screen, I have no idea. It has never happened to me before. Try tuning down the Resolution and maybe turn V-Sync on.
Hope this helped
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Thanks Snard and Q.
Playing around with this I noticed that the flickering is also present with the loading screens too.
I added 'Disable Vertex Buffer Objects=1' to the end of the graphic options but no joy.
I tried the three other resolutions available to me 1280x960, 1024x768, 800x600, with Vsync on and off and with Q's solution. Still same problem.
However this is weird with both 'soft shadows' and 'frame buffer effects' enabled the flickering got better. Its still there and annoying but not as bad.
I am wondering why 1600x1200 isn't available do you think this might have anything to do with it?
Also my card is by Asus, dont know if thats relevant,
I suppose that I should gather from this that 99.9% of Nvidia cards run this with no problems.
By the way could someone tell me an obvious frame buffer effect so I can check to see if they are on when I enable them.
Once again thanks for the prompt responses and the suggestions. Much appreciated.
Read through this thread and patch the game to your native resolution and see if that helps.
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EUREKA! I've got it! :eek:
After my last post the penny dropped that I hadn't explored the Asus angle. I had been to Nvidia, Lucasarts etc.
Asus installed a couple of little programs with my card: Splendid Video and Gamer OSD (captures screen shots and videos of gameplay). Never knew OSD was there, and Splendid I thought was a watermark that I couldnt get rid of, anyway they operate in the background. OSD is the culprit though.
So I disabled them and now I can enable both soft shadows and frame buffer effects without flickering :thmbup1:.
I also removed the 'disable vertex buffer objects=1' from the .ini and it works fine still.
Remembered that a frame buffer effect is the speed blur. Just tested it using Master Speed; got the blur.
Lesson: use just the drivers from Nvidia, DON'T let programs from the card retailer install.
Anyway if anyone else has this problem the way to solve it is:
Right click on desktop->properties->settings->advanced-> Asus tab and disable Gamer OSD.
Phew :).
Thanks for the quick response Q. I still dont have the 1600x1200 option available and I guess your patching solution is the only way I will get my proper resolution 1680x1050.
I do. ;)
Make sure that you change the width and height values in the .ini like I mentioned in that thread. Incidentally, that's also how to get 1600x1200.
Thanks for all you're advice and support Q, its much appreciated. :thmbup1:
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I find this depressing but wholly unsurprising.
I like the this passing quote in the article:
In their battle with Research in Motion, countries like Dubai have sought leverage by threatening to block BlackBerry data from their networks. But Ms. Caproni said the F.B.I. did not support filtering the Internet in the United States.
That is, of course, unless we're filtering the Internet to protect someone's copyright. And all of this makes me wonder: if we are going to filter the Internet, and order companies to open up their communications for inspection, can we at least start to find some public forum rights in communication conveyed therein?


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Dublin city centre is the hub of the capital's modern character. Complete with swanky restaurants, trendy bars and vast shopping malls, there is a lot here to get your teeth into. Historical sites are scattered around the city to fill your itinerary with culture and aesthetic awe. Museums and monuments are included in day tours presenting a historical overview of the city, perfect for family visits or city breaks to Dublin.
History-seekers delight in the effortless elegance and ornate aesthetic of Georgian Dublin. Located in the southeast section of the centre, this small area boasts some of the city's most stunning period buildings. For a literary tour, head to the James Joyce Cultural Centre or the Oscar Wilde House, where you and the family can cherish the historical importance of Ireland, perfect for those looking to enjoy City breaks to Dublin in style.
Traditional Irish eateries sit beside steakhouses and gastro restaurants in the city centre close to many attractions. Hotels and apartments here are contemporary and perfect for setting up camp right in the heart of the action on Dublin city breaks.
If you're looking to leave the children at home during Dublin weekend breaks, be sure to hop along to the Guinness Storehouse, where you can do more than just sample the world famous stout. If you're more inclined to a spirit or two, be sure to pay a visit to one of the few remaining whiskey distilleries, to sip the drink that's been made in Ireland since the 7th century.
Dublin is a vibrant and interesting city that would be ideal for a romantic break. There are plenty of museums, galleries and other cultural places of interest to visit, as well as a wide variety of nightlife and good places to eat. Walking tours are a great way to get to see the city – as are walking pub tours!
The best place for shopping in the city is the famous Grafton Street, a charming and historic pedestrianised shopping street between St. Stephen's Green and Trinity College. Just off Grafton Street you'll find The Powerscourt Centre, a restored 18th century townhouse that is now a shopping centre, packed with galleries and places to eat as well as shops.
Always a popular choice with groups, Dublin is a favourite destination for a great night out. As well as endless places to drink and plenty of planned pub crawls, there are plenty of activities geared towards parties, including days out at the dog races, brewery tours, spa and pampering days, burlesque or salsa dancing lessons and outdoor activities like paintballing.
The Alexander is a beautiful Georgian hotel in central Dublin, just minutes from the famous shopping district of Grafton Street, as well as many of the city's top attractions The hotel provides over 100 classic and elegant rooms and suites, well equipped with all mod cons. There is also a contemporary Italian restaurant, lounge bar and gym.
If you're visiting Dublin with family, there are plenty of fun activities and attractions to suit kids of all ages. Visit Dublin Zoo, the biggest zoo in Ireland, well known for its efforts and wildlife conservation. Another popular one with kids is Dublinia and the Viking World in the heart of medieval Dublin, which explores life at the time of Vikings.
There is a wide choice of places to eat and have fun in Dublin that are well-suited to families. The city can be expensive, but head off Grafton Street to South William Street for decent affordable dining. Plenty of the traditional Irish bars are family-friendly and not too loud, especially if you get there earlier.
Abbey Hotel is a little outside the centre of Dublin City and is the ideal place for a relaxing family stay, with kids under 17 staying free. The hotel has complimentary breakfast, swimming pool, free Wi-Fi, and spacious, comfortable guestrooms. There are plenty of good facilities nearby, including a choice of restaurants and even a golf course.
Dublin is much more than a stag night destination, and has plenty of interesting sights and things to do on cultural city breaks. Well worth a visit is Christ Church Cathedral, the oldest building in Dublin, built in the 11th century. Also on the list for a day's sightseeing is the famous Dublin Castle and Dublin Zoo, ideal visits for kids and adults.
Green on Red Gallery is one of the finest art galleries in the country, showcasing contemporary Irish and international works with exhibitions and art fairs regularly put on. Also worth a visit is the National Gallery of Ireland, with free entry to see the collection of art from Ireland and Europe.
The city is packed with museums, with favourites being the Dublin Writers Museum, celebrating the city's fine literary figures including Joyce and Yeats. The Irish Museum of Modern Art showcases contemporary Irish works, and the National Museum of Ireland – Archaeology is a must for history enthusiasts.
The Dublin City Inn Talbot Street is situated in the Heart of Dublin. Guests can reach Dublin's main square offering a vast selection of restaurants, pubs and lively nightlife in just a few minutes. The hotel is also close to some of Dublin's top attractions including Dublin Castle and the famous Guinness Brewery. The hotel is made up of 60 en suite rooms each modern in design. Guests can choose from a full Irish breakfast or continental breakfast each morning in the hotel's breakfast room. The Dublin City Inn is a great choice for families, couples and small groups looking for comfortable, convenient accommodation.
Dublin's North Star Hotel boasts a central city location close to some of Dublin's main sights. Each of the hotel's 175 rooms are fully-equipped with a private bathroom, satellite TV, Wi-Fi connection and some of the larger suites have private balcony's from which you can look out over the city. Facilities of the hotel include a restaurant serving a range of traditional Irish dishes and international cuisine; there is also a bar on-site with a spacious beer garden. Couples, families and small groups will love this hotel on a Dublin city break.
Russell Court hotel is a perfect choice for couples and small groups seeking a lively city break in Dublin. The hotel is home to two nightclubs located in the basement, Krystle is aimed at a younger age group while Bojangles is more suited to 30+ guests. The hotel is ideally situated close to some of Dublin's top attractions so the city can be easily explored by foot. There is a restaurant, bar and open-air beer garden within the hotel which is very popular during the summer months. This hotel has become one of Dublin's most popular nightspots.


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