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|Cover to "Off Road"
Some guys get dumped by their girlfriend one day, find out they're full of crap the next day and end the week by being covered in mud, cleaning up one of their many mistakes they made after their heart broke. Then again, some people have to deal with all that and then some in one day, such as Trent, the hero of "Off Road," an original graphic novel (OGN) from Oni Press. With the November release date creeping up, CBR News caught up with writer/artist Sean Murphy to learn more about the book.
"Trent has just been dumped after finding out his girlfriend was cheating on him," says Murphy of the book's premise. "A lot has changed since he left for college, but his girl problems haven't. He returns home to find out that his best friend, Greg, has just bought a new Jeep. Trent pushed Greg and their other friend, Brad, into off roading…something they know nothing about. Soon the boys are up against more than just a trail in the woods: returning girls problems, abusive parents, a muddy pond and a ton of mosquitoes. It's a story about 3 guys who have a lot to prove to the world, and all they'll need is each other to do it.
"The story is based on an actual event 6 years ago when we totally trashed Greg's new Jeep. Things kept happening to make it worse, and life didn't let up on us for the whole day. But as bad as that was, 'Off Road' is even worse. I hyped a lot of it up to really batter the three characters. Still, a lot of it is derived from what happened here and there in high school."
The need to bring "Off Road" to life was born out of another incident that set back Murphy at the time but this time the cloud had a much clearer silver lining. "I had just finished inking an issue of a Vertigo gig that fell through at the last second. After that I wasn't getting work. I'm a really picky reader, and a lot of what I was reading really blew. So I figured, why not give writing a shot? In my opinion, stories in comics (and movies) are really in the sink. A lot of them are just waiting to be knocked off the shelf by something better and it wouldn't take much. The idea that an artist needs a writer is bogus when these writers haven't read a single book about plot.
"I wanted something fun, easy and linear for my first attempt. A lot of the indie stuff is similar: artistic guy with girl problem mopes around until his friends remind him that life is worth living. And usually there's a goth chic in there, too. My story was like that, so in order to set it apart I added the Jeep element and really played up the back and forth teasing between the characters because I felt it was one of my strong points. I knew I could draw some cool shots of a Jeep flying through the woods, so maybe Oni would be lenient on me being a green writer. I wrote a full script for 130 pages and did 10 pages of art, presenting the whole thing as a package ready to go. Oni bit.
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"I never assume that any editor or company likes my stuff, writing included. I went to San Diego and talked to Randy (assistant editor of some kind). He started talking about what I'd written and why he liked certain parts and that really impressed me. I remember thinking, 'I wrote that?' I was impressed that he'd read it and remembered it. So maybe there's some truth to that. Whether they liked it or not, I knew they couldn't argue with how easy it would be to get done when I was the only guy involved."
The main characters in "Off Road" may also seem familiar, but not in a negative way- they're the kind of real people you might be friends with but definitely know. "All three people are real. I'm essentially Trent, but I changed the name to make him more artsy. That, and I feel that going into a story and knowing that the author is the main characters (hero) tends to discredit it.
"Trent wears a costume. On the outside he tries to look artistically punk but he's full of shit. The story starts when he realizes this. He's based off of me during my few years when I really hated women. He's more emotional, moody, and bitter but he has a real love for his friends and for trying new things. And on the inside, he doesn't really hate women…he just hates himself for falling for them.
"Brad doesn't wear a costume at all. He's very straight forward and tries to see in black and white which tends to drive Trent away. He and Greg like to think they're tough, but Brad's the real deal. His father is abusive and violent and Brad's a product of that. He anger might come out from time to time against his friends, but they know he's a teddy bear inside. So I guess in a way he does wear a costume.
"Greg is the tool who owns the Jeep. He's slings crap back and forth with Trent with every ART vs SPORTS comment he can think of, but all he really wants is for the three to get along. That, and he wants his Jeep out of the mud."
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While the reactions to the previews of "Off Road" thus far have led readers to label it as "affecting" and "cool," the idea of self discovery and learning who your friends are is a subject that readers have seen explored heavily in smaller press comics and movies such of "Garden State." "I'm proud of 'Off Road,' but I'm anxious to leave it behind and show people that I'm a 'real' writer as well," says Murphy. "Stories of this genre seem to exist because it's easy to do. In most cases (me included), you've got a new writer who wants to try going alone but he doesn't want to do any real work like researching something complicated. He's a little timid and the only thing he really knows (being in his 20s) are his dip-shit friends in high school. He thinks that his old stories are worth a damn and that people would want to read about them. And if they don't, then hell…they just don't 'get it' so screw them.
"What I started off with was just that. My generation is fixated on humor and dialog that's derived from 'Seinfeld' and 'The Simpsons.' So, to be different, I started reading about writing, character motivation, 3 act structures, etc. I researched other books of the genre and learned what I wanted to avoid: characters that don't DO anything, feel sorry for themselves, and lose the audience.
"The Jeep is what breaks mine apart. I've got some flat out action and danger going on when they get stuck. 'Off Road' still has the emotional action in the undertones that other books of the genre also have, but they're subtler. And in order to keep the reader reading, there's plenty of physical action as well. Hopefully."
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Writing this kind of material, authors often say that the journey of peeling back the layers and revealing themselves in fiction can be cathartic, as they gain insight into themselves and experience paradigm shifts. In the case of Murphy and "Off Road," that was also the case and the scribe says he learned more about the art of creating comics. "I've learned that for me, writing is a whole job in itself and should be treated as such. I thought that writing could be done on the side, and it can to some extent. But it's a craft that deserves it's own time of the month without distractions of art. I'm still learning about how the two jobs affect each other and that I can't simply switch gears between the two at any given moment.
"Through taking so much time on this project (with the 'Batman Scarecrow' interruption), I've had a lot of time to think about the dynamic between Greg, Brad and me. Why we argued, why we got along, the whole alpha male thing concerning the group dynamic. I've got a new appreciation for that time in my life."
Humor permeates every page of "Off Road," even in some of the more serious areas, and it isn't an attempt by Murphy to seem hip or cool. The multi-faceted creator says that he found the humor provided a strong spine to the book and a way to connect the characters. "I never know if it's funny anymore after I'm taken the fun out of each joke by analyzing it so much in the writing stage. The humor is there throughout the book. The main force keeping these characters together is their sense of humor. No matter what happens or how bad it is, they roll with it and laugh (after they stop arguing). There are really serious issues that are tackled a few times throughout the story, some of them very abruptly. I want people to feel the pain of these issues and how they affect the characters, but I don't want to dwell on them or make anyone too 'mopey.' A way to get out of that is to make the characters joke about it as a way of dealing with it."
Without turning into Oprah, Murphy admits there is a message in the book for readers who look at the big picture, but assures fans that he won't beat them over the head with his point. "The lesson in the book is that men can have feelings and that's why they stick together. When we were off roading, a lot of girls thought that it was pointless, stupid and dangerous. I want this book to point out that there's more to it than off roading. Just like there's more to ice fishing, shooting pool, and drinking beer. I want to show the beauty and subtlety of what brings guys together when they do stupid shit."
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There's also a lot of symbolism in "Off Road," from the Jeep as a metaphor for freedom and the restrictions of the world all at the same time; the Jeep as a symbol for male identity; the do-rag worn by Trent is shown in a key moment as an accessory that he believes transforms him inside. If you're getting the feeling that Murphy is trying to show how people use physical items to define and reinvent themselves without looking within, then you're not off the mark. "When I've got a problem or am coming to the next milestone in life, I find that the forecast always goes unseen. I do something stupid or I get moody or I start getting reckless. These are all signs that something is wrong and I need to do something to fix it. Unfortunately for me, by the time I understand what's going on, I have to answer for something I'm wearing, the head wound, and the puke on the carpet. People change because something isn't working for them anymore.
This is probably going on in 'Off Road' more than I'm aware. These signs of change are interesting inner conflict, my glue in the plot. The Jeep, the bandana, the mud…these are my attempts at using storytelling elements to help support that."
As mentioned earlier, Murphy is also illustrating the book and his style boasts very clean lines, in addition to a knack for handling a variety of scenery and characters, which has resonated with fans. "I'm influenced by a lot of guys that I draw nothing like. I try to avoid style when I can. For example, in between pages 54 and 55 is when I had to draw Batman. My abilities got a lot better during that time, so when I got back to 'Off Road' I noticed a lot of things I had done that was purely style: angular chins and cartooniness (my new word) to hide anatomy. I was pissed, so I started rounding everything out and making it look better. To me, there's a difference between drawing cartoons and drawing real life AS a cartoon.
"Zaffino, Sale, Ware, Baker, Bisley, Lark, Toth, Davis, Grant, Colan, Watterson, Miller, etc. These are all guys who I draw nothing like, but I admire what they've got going because the way they draw is a world all their own and they're not ripping anyone off. I've given some thought to writing scripts and seeing what Oni would do with them. But I hate working with other artists. No one is dependable like I am to my own ideas, so I've tried hard to become efficient at doing most of the stuff myself."
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A book like "Off Road," full of new characters, a finite story and no "shock" events, seems like an anti-thesis to the current comic book market driven by familiar names, "Crisis" and crossovers. "I hope that 'Off Road' is considered fresh or at least parts of it," admits Murphy. "I'd like people to think it's at least solid, and that solid is fresh. Realistically, I'll settle for 'solid,' 'well done,' 'good storytelling,' 'cool Jeeps,' 'worth $11.99,' and 'the zipper in my pants keeps breaking.' Because, Jesus, that's an expensive coaster.
"It's not mainstream so it works against me when I think about circulation, feedback, and profit. I like Batman and a few other mainstream things, but I'm tired of the rest. I'm not 15 anymore and those stories don't fool me. I don't care if it's called 'indie' or 'underground' or 'Bob got stabbed with a flute.' These are the stories that happen in real life and this genre's so huge that it will always feel untapped."
If you're still not sold on "Off Road" and want more reasons to pre-order it, Murphy provides two reasons, "Cool Jeeps and a great coaster."


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Tijuana's emerging art scene: Pasaje Gómez, Arts & Trees
Written by | Susan Myrland | 1:45 a.m., May 3, 2012
Artwork by Paola Villaseñor on the walls of Pasaje Gómez
Since everyone else in San Diego was going to ArtWalk last Saturday, I went to Tijuana — where I met an artist from San Diego.
Thanks to a twitter tip from blogger Jason Thomas Fritz, I learned that the art alley Pasaje Gómez was hosting a roving seasonal event called "Arts & Trees," with fifty exhibitors, seven bands, food and beer. The area has been gradually gaining steam over the last few months, and I wanted to see what galleries had opened since my last visit.
Signage along Avenida Revolucion
Heading down to Pasaje Gómez
Pasaje ("passage") Gómez is part of Tijuana's art underground, literally. It's located on Avenida Revolucion between 3rd and 4th Streets, underneath the Hotel Lafayette. From street level, a staircase leads down to a network of shops that were created in the 1950s but fell on hard times in the 1980s. Now a group of artists and entrepreneurs called Reactivando Espacios are making people aware of the area's rich history and potential.
One of my favorite places is Mua Cafe, a coffee shop / boutique / performance space being developed by Glenda Canizales. Mua is in "soft opening" stage as Canizales rehabs the space and builds her inventory, but watch for a grand opening on May 26th, 6pm – midnight.
Glenda Canizales at Mua Cafe
Further down Gómez is a freshly-painted storefront of bright green and white. It's La Tentación (The Temptation), a new gallery from San Diego artist Josue Castro. Castro was showing the work of North Park resident Janet Sheiner, who makes sculptures out of foreign currency and Munny dolls.
To recap: San Diego artists in Tijuana showing work made out of yuan, rubles, and drachmas. Still with me? Good.
The first piece Sheiner created was "Pennie Annie," using dimes, pennies and dollars. It's a small sculpture, not too complicated.
Janet Sheiner / Pennie Annie
Her second piece, "Lung Xing," takes up an entire tabletop. It's a four-foot dragon of Chinese yuan held up by little Munnies wearing American dollars. Just wrap your free-trade head around that one.
Janet Sheiner / Lung Xing
Detail of Janet Sheiner / Lung Xing
A group of young visitors asked about "Neft Ursa" (Drunk Bear). What followed was a mix of Spanish, English, gesturing and lots of giggles. "Grr! The bear has been drinking vodka and oil! He is very scary — stay away! Grr!"
Janet Sheiner with young art fans
Sheiner's skill goes beyond visual puns, though. Thanks to a career in corporate risk management, she understands power dynamics and value, and those subtleties emerge in her art. As she says on her blog, "The first time I cut into a dollar bill it felt sacrilegious. The first time I cut into a Chinese yuan I felt nothing."
Three hundred people attended Tentación's opening the night before, and I bet it won't be long before Sheiner's work shows up on this side of the border. The gallery is open 2 – 7pm on Thursday and Friday, and by appointment. The exhibition runs through May 19.
Josue Castro has another venture in the works: a new arts magazine, VRT, created with support from Deborah Klochko of MOPA. It will cover the art scene in Tijuana, San Diego, Mexico City, Guadalajara, and Playa del Carmen. A limited number of copies will be available for free at MOPA, MCASD, and Influx.
My husband and I continued our cruise through the booths and shops of Gómez, admiring work by the Oaxaca Collective and eco-friendly wallets and jewelry from Bombyx — but eventually we were ready for a quiet meal and a drink.
Did you know that Caesar's Restaurant, home of the original Caesar's salad, has been completely restored to its 1920s glory and is now under the management of the Plascencia family? Their muy-hot foodie favorite in the Zona Río district, Misión 19, has been getting lots of attention — but Caesar's is walking distance from the border, on Avenida Revolucion between 4th and 5th.
Step into the cool, softly-lit interior. Let an elegantly-dressed maître d' recommend a local beer. Learn about the history while you check out the walls filled with photographs. Enjoy an appetizer of bright red piquillo peppers stuffed with salmon, and then watch as your fresh, crisp salad is made tableside.
Ensaladero Josue expertly prepares our lunch
Hours later, with Frank Sinatra crooning "only five minutes more," finish up the last of your coffee and head back to the border.
That's my idea of a perfect Saturday.
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The Sacred Heart (also known as Sacred Heart of Jesus) is one of the most famous religious devotions to Jesus' physical heart as the representation of His divine love for Humanity. ~Wikipedia
Today, there are many different variations on the sacred heart tattoo theme, and it does not matter whether you combine it with a cross, a crown of thorns, or angel wings, everybody understands that the central meaning of this design, is dedication to Christ. ~Tantilizing Tattoo
The barbed tattoo has taken its inspiration from the crown of thorns which Jesus was made to wear before being crucified. It is a symbol of strength and faith in the power of the almighty. It is also a symbol which represents the fact that the individual wearing the tattoo has seen much hardship in his life and has been able to withstand all hurdles and pain, because of his faith in the Lord. The fact that he too is one of the many children of God and he will be given peace after he passes through this life onto heaven, where he will face his final judgment, is one of the symbols that this tattoo represents. ~Buzzle
The Rose tattoo generally represents love and beauty. A coral colored rose (similar to salmon colored) is said to represent desire.
The Cross can represent several different meanings and is personal to each person getting a cross tattoo. For some it's the obvious meaning of Christianity and a love for Christ, other times people transform the cross in their own Gothic, Celtic, or Tribal styles and can symbolize respect to lost loved ones.
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Who needs Black colleges? Todays youth
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The over 100 Historically Black Colleges and Universities [HBCUs] in the U.S. have undergone significant changes since they first emerged in the 19th century. Some were founded by white philanthropists, free Blacks, states or churches but all had the same mission: to educate the sons and daughters of former slaves. It was there that doctors, lawyers, judges, teachers, ministers and many other future professionals the Talented Tenth first gained the foothold they needed to succeed. However, what we often forget is that schools like Morehouse, Tuskegee, Hampton and FAMU were once the only option that Blacks had for achieving a college education. During those dark days when separate but equal was the law of the land, it was the stalwart efforts of Black educators, preachers and business men and women that kept the doors of HBCUs open. It was there collective spirit that paved the road of opportunity for hundreds of thousands of eager Black youth. Since 1954 when the U.S. Supreme Court ruled in Brown vs. Board of Education that separate was not equal, we have seen the steady demise of those hallowed Black halls of higher learning. We have seen Black students lured to predominantly-white colleges and universities where endowment funds allowed those schools to offer the most intellectually astute and the most athletically-inclined of our race free rides. At the same time, HBCUs have found their graduates struggling with dismal student loan default rates, graduation rates that have plummeted and alumni giving donations to their alma maters that are both pitiful and embarrassing. The recent departure of two college presidents from two of Floridas HBCUs, Bethune-Cookman University and Florida Memorial University, have simply put an exclamation point on the problems our schools now face. We can no longer claim that our HBCUs provide a family environment now while the parents that govern those schools are failing to lead by example. It is time to reinvest in our HBCUs with our time, talent and treasure. But we must do so with ideas that are innovative and entrepreneurial, if not revolutionary. If not, like the ostrich with its head buried in the sand, we will one day look and see that Black colleges and universities have gone the way of the dinosaur. They will be extinct. And well have no one to blame but ourselves.


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Sonnet 60
by William Shakespeare
Sonnet 60 Time Quotes
How we cite our quotes: (Line)
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Like as the waves make towards the pebbled shore,
So do our minutes hasten to their end, (1-2)
The speaker begins the poem by calling our attention to the passage of time, and how everything that happens must… stop happening at some point or another. This idea is doubly emphasized, both by the word "end" in line 2, but also more concretely in the image of the "pebbled shore" where the waves crash and shatter at the end of their long march toward land.
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Each changing place with that which goes before, In sequent toil all forwards do contend. (3-4)
Here, in the next two lines of the poem, the speaker brings in another idea: that time only flows (so to speak) in one direction. This idea becomes especially powerful in line 4, with its emphasis on the hard work ("toil") and struggle ("do contend") involved as the waves—and minutes—make their way relentlessly forward. We'd almost feel sorry for time, if it weren't messing with our youthful beauty.
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Nativity, once in the main of light,
Crawls to maturity, wherewith being crown'd,
Crookèd eclipses 'gainst his glory fight, (5-7)
In the middle of Line 6, everything turns on a dime—or rather, turns on the word "wherewith." By taking us from the glory of the sun to its downfall so swiftly in the middle of a line, Shakespeare reminds us of that notion of the waves "each changing place with that which goes before" from Line 3. Things can change in the blink of an eye, Shmoopers. It's best to keep that in mind.


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The question of whether knowledge is definable in terms of belief, which has played an important role in epistemology for the last 50 years, is studied here in the framework of epistemic and doxastic logics. Three notions of definability are considered: explicit definability, implicit definability, and reducibility, where explicit definability is equivalent to the combination of implicit definability and reducibility. It is shown that if knowledge satisfies any set of axioms contained in S5, then it cannot be explicitly defined in terms of belief. S5 knowledge can be implicitly defined by belief, but not reduced to it. On the other hand, S4.4 knowledge and weaker notions of knowledge cannot be implicitly defined by belief, but can be reduced to it by defining knowledge as true belief. It is also shown that S5 knowledge cannot be reduced to belief and justification, provided that there are no axioms that involve both belief and justification.
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In it's final season in the American Athletic Conference, the Louisville Cardinals (12-1, 7-1 AAC) defeated future ACC foe Miami (9-4, 5-3 ACC) 36-9 in front of 51,098 fans at the Florida Citrus Bowl Stadium on Saturday night.
Michalee Harris has waited four years for this. Although the redshirt junior has been a part of the Louisville team since 2010 (a stretch that has seen three previous postseason appearances), he will be playing in his first bowl game on Saturday night.
Russell Athletic is giving fans a chance to earn some new gear in time for bowl season by keeping up with the Russell Athletic Bowl on Twitter. Show us your school spirit (and show us the #RAB hashtag) and one fan will win a $2,000 gift card from Russell Athletic.
The Miami Hurricanes have been selected to play in the 2013 Russell Athletic Bowl against the Louisville Cardinals. The game takes place December 28th at 6:45 p.m. from Orlando's Florida Citrus Bowl Stadium, and will be televised nationally by ESPN.


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SPRINGFIELD Dorothy Gammon, age 65, died in her home on November 18, 2012, after a long illness.
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She was a Head Start teacher for 20+ years. After that, she owned and operated Sveas Tanning Salon in Springfield until her retirement. She devoted herself to everything she did and had a positive impact on everyone she met.
Her family includes two sons, David of Marlow, N.H., Robert of Springfield, Vt., and one daughter, Kathie of Bellows Falls, Vt. She is also survived by four brothers, Horace Watkins of Hartland, Vt., John Watkins and William Watkins of Springfield, Vt., and Ken Watkins of Brattleboro, Vt.; as well as eight grandchildren, three great-grandchildren; several nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews.
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Think of it as Camping for Dummies: Parks & Wildlife offers 'Texas Outdoor Family' workshops
If you've wanted to take the family camping but don't know a tent pole from a fishing pole, the Texas Parks & Wildlife Department can help.
The department is offering a series of overnight workshops at state parks (so, yes, that means you'll have to camp out) to teach families the basics of camping.
The cost is only $65 per family, and camping equipment is provided.
Absolutely no experience is necessary.
From skilled outdoor specialists, you'll learn:
• How to set up and break down camp (including a tent).
• How to start and extinguish a fire.
• Outdoor cooking
• How to use a GPS device out in nature.
There are guided walks and introductions to a variety of outdoor activities, depending on the park and time of year.
Here's a list of upcoming workshops.
There are two close to the Dallas area:
• At Ray Roberts Lake State Park, beginning June 23.
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The new Ratbastards Website is now alive and biting. Go there and order the new chapbook. I'm not going to review this one, since I'm in it, so all I can do now is exhort you to spend the piddling little amount it costs and get yourself a great collection of stories by writers who are extraordinarily smart and talented. I was included because the editors were terrified I'd write another review, but the other stories are very much worth the time and money, and you can use the pages mine's on to take notes about why the other stories are good (because they are). Not that the Ratbastards publishing good stories is anything new. Even if they do occasionally slip sometimes and include weird drivel by me. Me writing weird drivel is nothing new.
The new issue of Strange Horizons has a new columnist, Christina Socorro Yovovich. And new fiction, poetry, art, and an article.
The new Fortean Bureau has lots of new fiction and a column by Nick Mamatas in which Nick says bad things about Lemony Snicket, who had said bad things about Lovecraft.
Charles Stross's new book is now available for free download, as is Cory Doctorow's. Both writers write things that are very new in their newness. They are the prophets of new, the New New.
Margaret Atwood has a new position on whether she writes science fiction.
Jim Sallis's new Reading Life column for the Boston Globe is about a new biography of Poe.
There's a new graphic adaptation of The War of the Worlds, with new installments each week. (via SF Signal)
There's nothing new in this stupidity, but it's nice to see a science fiction writer who knows something about science respond to it. That's not entirely new, but it's certainly welcome. I stole the links from Science Fiction Blog, where Edward Bryant is one of the contributors, a fact that is new to me. (I'm assuming this is the Edward Bryant, but I could be wrong, which would not be new.)
The newest post at Giornale Nuovo has some marvelous old pictures by Jean-Jacques Lequeu. The imaginary architectures are particularly nice.
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I really liked the Sallis piece and thank you for pointing it out--I'd like to read the Poe bio. As somebody with a mostly Southern education, I'd say that the idea that Poe was writing about the South (as in his notions of literary aristocracy, the collapse of the 'Plantation' of Usher, or those dark natives and cliffs like piled cotton bales in Pym) is a very old, tarnished hat to Southerners. I think Louis D. Rubin, Jr. wrote about this in one of his first books, and I heard him talk about it eons ago.
P. S. My daughter's number 1 desire at the moment is to see Howl...
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It is a common misconception that those who are convicted of White-Collar crimes do not spend time in "real" prisons. Indeed, many people believe that those facing prison sentences for crimes like securities fraud, mortgage fraud, or tax evasion do time in a "country club" atmosphere, where they are spared the indignities of normal prison life. The fact is, however, that convictions for White-Collar crimes can bring serious prison sentences in harsh conditions.
The Prison Routine
Even in low security federal prisons, inmates are subject to a strict routine. Typically, inmates must arise every morning at 6:00am, even though they are routinely awakened periodically throughout the night. After getting up, inmates have exactly 90 minutes to shower, get dressed, and make their way to their job, most of which pay only about $1.00 an hour.
Inmates are allowed to save up and purchase items at the prison commissary, such as snacks and drinks. Depending on the prison, inmates may also be allowed to purchase personal items such as televisions or radios.
Although life in a low security facility may not seem unbearable to some, the most difficult aspect to deal with for most inmates is simple: the loss of freedom. As an inmate, each part of your day is broken down into an invariable routine, no matter whether it is a weekend or holiday. A guard's permission is necessary before you are allowed to perform even the smallest task.
The Penalties for White-Collar Crimes Can Be Harsh
Depending on the crime, those convicted of White-Collar crimes can face decades-long prison terms and lengthy probation periods when released. In addition, depending on the crime, those convicted may have to pay not only restitution, but also significant fines and fees. Furthermore, a conviction can cause irreparable damage to both a person's reputation and his relationships with family and friends. Indeed, a conviction can change a person's life forever.
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Since we run our own tracking of Iran polls, we pretty much know what they say about American public opinion as it relates to policy options on Iran (you can see our Iran Trend tracker here). To sum it up very briefly: Americans do not want Iran to become a nuclear power; they want to prevent such scenario from happening.
When presented with various options for halting Iran's nuclear program, they'd choose the less violent option (diplomacy, sanctions) over attacking Iran. That's quite reasonable. However, when Americans are presented with only two options – learning to live with a nuclearized Iran or attacking it to prevent this from happening, they tend to support an attack (but not as consistently).
Three days ago, the Council on Foreign Relation has released its updated report on Public Opinion on Global Issues, a report that includes a chapter on Dealing with Iran's Nuclear Program. Here's what this chapter says – a conclusion that is almost identical to ours:
A large majority of Americans believe that Iran is pursuing nuclear weapons, rather than limiting itself to energy production, and there is substantial concern over this. There is widespread pessimism that a nuclear armed Iran would be deterred by the threat of retaliation. Nonetheless, presented a menu of options, few endorse a military option while majorities favor either diplomatic options or sanctions. Majorities express pessimism about the likely effectiveness of a military strike. Diplomatic efforts to engage Iran are supported by majorities. However, questions that present a choice between a military option and inaction, imply that a military strike would be effective in preventing Iran from acquiring a nuclear weapon (a controversial assumption), or pose a hypothetical scenario in which Iran is clearly on the verge of acquiring a nuclear weapon, elicit support for military action among about half of respondents or modest majorities.
The interpretive CFR tone, though, is a bit different from ours. Look at the manner and the language Stewart Patrick of CFR employs as he describes the report's findings to CFR and The Atlantic readers:
Amidst the heightened cacophony of policymakers and pundits, there remains strong public support in the United States—and in many countries abroad—for sanctions, but widespread opposition to the use of military force.
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Patrick also provides the readers with a link to a graph of polls – a graph that includes only the results of the polls that reflect his ultimate argument:
Reading through his article I was struggling to find a word of explanation that could put these findings in context – but all I found was this:
American support for military force rises if depicted as a last resort. In 2011, the German Marshall Fund (GMF) presented U.S. and European citizens with two options: take "military action against Iran" or "simply accept that Iran could acquire nuclear weapons." Faced with this scenario, 49 percent of Americans and 42 percent of Europeans favored the use of military force. (This question assumed, somewhat problematically, that military force would necessarily achieve the goal of dismantling the Iranian nuclear program.)
I'm sorry, but this is a manipulative way of presenting the findings. The author emphasizes the fact that presented with an option of diplomatic prevention, most Americans would prefer it to military action (and why wouldn't they?), without even hinting that the possibility of diplomatic prevention is viewed by some as an illusionary course.
On the other hand, when Patrick reports that the majority would support an attack if this were the only option for prevention, he hastens to dismiss such a line of questioning, on the grounds that it "problematically [assumes] that military force would necessarily achieve the goal of dismantling the Iranian nuclear program". Well, doesn't the first line of questioning, the one with many options, also "problematically [assume that diplomacy] would necessarily achieve the goal of dismantling the Iranian nuclear program"?
In Patrick's tone there's clear motivation: He wants his readers to assume that the public opposes an attack on Iran. But that is not what the polls are telling us. Patrick might be right to be skeptical about the option of attack, as Prime Minister Netanyahu might be right to be skeptical about diplomacy. No option is free of weaknesses, and no option assures success.
Looking at polls though, is not the way for one to get an answer on the right policy, it is a way for one to understand where the public stands. And unlike the impression Patrick creates, the public is undecided on the method but quite sure about the desired outcome: Iran's nuclear program must be stopped - by whatever means the pollster puts before us.
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They were riding in a fake military van with stolen plates.
They all had Perez written on their uniform.
Illegal Immigrants Posing as US Marines Arrested at a Border Checkpoint. (KTLA)
FOX News reported:
Border Patrol agents recently arrested 13 illegal immigrants disguised as U.S. Marines and riding in a fake military van, U.S. Customs and Border Protection said Tuesday.
The illegal immigrants were clad in Marine uniforms when they were apprehended at the Campo Border Patrol Westbound I-8 checkpoint at 11 p.m. on March 14 near Pine Valley, Calif., border officials said. Two U.S. citizens in the van also were arrested.
After the suspicious white van was subjected to secondary inspection, it was determined that the driver of the vehicle and its front seat passenger were U.S. citizens who were attempting to smuggle 13 illegal immigrants into the United States. All of the vehicle's occupants wore U.S. Marine uniforms, reportedly emblazoned with the name "Perez."
"This effort is an example of the lengths smugglers will go to avoid detection, and the skilled and effective police work and vigilance displayed everyday by Customs and Border Protection personnel," the agency said in a written statement.
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Florida Judge Orders Use of Islamic Law in Mosque Case
Tuesday, 22 Mar 2011 02:35 PM
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TAMPA — A Tampa judge is under fire after ruling that he will follow Islamic law in a case against a local mosque that ultimately could decide who controls $2.2 million in state money.
Hillsborough Circuit Judge Richard Nielsen said he will decide in a lawsuit against a local mosque, the Islamic Education Center of Tampa, " whether the parties in the litigation properly followed the teachings of the Koran in obtaining an arbitration decision from an Islamic scholar," tampabay.com reports.
"This case will proceed under Ecclesiastical Islamic Law," the judge wrote in his March 3 ruling.
The case stems from a lawsuit filed by several male members of the mosque who say that in 2002, they were unfairly and improperly removed as trustees, the site reported. The center later received $2.2 million from the state after some of its land was used in a road project, and who controls that money is part of the lawsuit.
Tampabay.com quoted the mosque's attorney saying his client has appealed to the 2nd District Court of Appeal challenging Nielsen's use of religion in the case.
"The mosque believes wholeheartedly in the Koran and its teachings," attorney Paul Thanasides said. "They certainly follow Islamic law in connection with their spiritual endeavors. But with respect to secular endeavors, they believe Florida law should apply in Florida courts."
Sen. Alan Hays and Rep. Larry Metz, Florida Republicans, filed legislation to prevent Islamic law, or any foreign legal code, from being applied in state courts, tampabay.com said.
Florida Pastor Terry Jones Finally Burns that Koran
John on March 22, 2011 at 8:36 am
what a joke, it's all our military hardware and about 2 token
morons from the EU to look official, while europe is allowed to skate once more, not get serious about defending themselves, and leach off our leadership and treasury-while Putin/russia demands they be facile, limpwristed and subserviant.
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My Secret Nerd Shame: I've Never Watched Star Trek: The Next Generation
I have a confession to make. I, James Whitbrook, io9 writer and Star Trek fan, have never seen a single, entire episode of The Next Generation. Not one.
I have a confession to make. I, James Whitbrook, io9 writer and Star Trek fan, have never seen a single, entire episode of The Next Generation. Not one.
The Hollywood Reporter has a great oral history post from the writers and actors behind the Star Trek: Next Generation's epic cliffhanger episode 'Best of Both Worlds'. Here's a couple of things we learned about the episode, and how it changed Star Trek forever:
Whelp, pack it up Internet. The day has come where Funko announces its dominion over the collectables world - or I guess that day will come in 2015, when this wave of Star Trek: The Next Generation Pop Vinyls go on sale.
Wesley Crusher - Wunderkind, General Annoyance, Style Icon. But never fear, dedicated followers of Star Trek fashion: Wesley's most iconic
design travesty sweater can now be emulated in handy dandy Hoodie format. Good god people, what have we done? We must be stopped.
It's getting colder and colder as November plows on, so if someone could buy me this Hoodie so I could feel both worthy of the Klingon Empire and a bit warmer? That'd be great.
We've featured Nick Acosta's gorgeous Star Trek cinerama shots before, but he's returned to the idea once more, with a new set of shots from The Next Generation - and they look absolutely brilliant.
At the end of the July, Star Trek fans get an extra special treat with the release of a high-definition transfer of the twenty-five episode first season of Star Trek: The Next Generation. Today at San Diego Comic-Con, we had the chance to see an extra-early peak at the restoration process performed on this historic…
Nerd icon Wil Wheaton has returned to sci-fi television as Eureka's slimy Dr. Isaac Parrish. We spoke with him at Comic-Con about just what makes good (and bad) technobabble, the secret to playing a scientist, and what's ahead on Eureka!
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20,000 Leagues Under the Sea
by Jules Verne
20,000 Leagues Under the Sea Revenge Quotes
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Quote #1
Would I ever know to what nation this strange man belonged, that boasted of belonging to none? Who had produced the hatred he had sworn for the whole of humanity, the hatred which might perhaps seek a terrible vengeance? Was he one of those unrecognized scientists, one of those geniuses 'who had been hurt' to use Conseil's expression, a modern Galileo; or he was he one of those scientists […] whose career was ruined by a political revolution? (1.14.24)
Aronnax is awfully quick to guess that Nemo is out for revenge. Why do you think that is?
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I could easily have shot this native, within close range, but I believed it better to wait for really hostile behaviour. When dealing with savages, it is better for the Europeans to riposte, rather than attack first. (1.22.39)
We think this is an awfully condescending way for Aronnax to treat the "natives." Aronnax seems to care less about killing a "savage" than he does about keeping up appearances—he wants to act like a good European should. Aronnax's investment in the social mores of his home continent speaks to his generally overstated nationalism. He's less afraid of being eating by cannibals than he is of appearing foolish.
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"Never be of any use!" he replied animatedly. "What makes you believe, monsieur, that these riches must be considered wasted if I collect them? Do you think that it is for my own benefit that I take the trouble to gather these treasures? Who told you that I do not put them to good use? Do you think I am unaware there are suffering beings and oppressed races on this planet, wretches to be helped and victims to be avenged? Don't you understand?" (2.8.75)
Nemo seems to suggest that his actions are selfless; he's not looking to avenge his loved ones, but to help out some nameless "victims." Who exactly those victims are, we don't know. We do know that it's hard to figure out whether Nemo's a good-but-misunderstood type, or a vengeful monster to the core.


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> With XFS being adopted by Linux now for a number of years, I wonder why
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Why Pokemaster Nick Johnson is making headlines
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Oil to drift lower over next few weeks: Nick Parsons, National Australia Bank
It seems likely that supply-demand imbalance is probably going to weigh down on the market
Backstreet Boys singer Nick Carter arrested over bar fight
Backstreet Boys singer Nick Carter was arrested on assault charges after a fight outside a bar in Florida, police said Thursday.
Blue Coat Systems appoints Nick Noviello as new CFO
Before joining Blue Coat Noviello was executive vice president, finance and operations, and CFO of NetApp, Inc.
Nick Gordon injected Bobbi Kristina with toxics: Conservator
Bedelia claimed Bobbi "died due to a violent altercation with defendant after which he placed her in the bathtub unconscious, after he injected her with a toxic mixture".
Nick Carter's Backstreet Boys bandmates 'saved' him
The 35-year-old singer, who had a troubled childhood, is estranged from his parents.
#OscarsSoWhite: Nick Cannon writes a poem on lack of diversity in Academy Awards
In the poem, the 35-year-old rapper has stressed that high profile celebrities should focus on bigger issues faced by the black community.
Nick Kyrgios and Bernard Tomic have to put their recent ugly past behind them
Immensely talented, the bad boys of Australian tennis, Kyrgios & Tomic, have to put their recent ugly past behind them.
Rafael Nadal denies report of Nick Kyrgios snub
The Spanish star, a 14-time Grand Slam champion, played a exhibition against Aussie veteran Lleyton Hewitt in New York last Wednesday.
Nick Gordon delaying $40 million lawsuit in Bobbi Kristina Brown's death
On June 26, Brown's estate filed a lawsuit accusing Gordon of domestic abuse and stealing at least $11,000 from his girlfriend's bank accounts.
Captain Nick Price hopes to see Presidents Cup in India
Nick Price, the captain of the International team, heaped praise on Indian golfer Anirban Lahiri and said that he hoped to see the Presidents Cup in India in the near future.
Iggy Azalea engaged to Nick Young
Singer Iggy Azalea has got engaged to Nick Young, who popped the question to her at his birthday party with a $500,000 ring
Marriage to Nick Lachey was my biggest financial mistake: Jessica Simpson
The former couple began dating in January 1999 but called it quits shortly afterwards, only to rekindle their romance five months later.
Nick Rhodes creates expensive moisturiser
Rhodes said: "'My DNA tests showed my skin degrades collagen rapidly, but that I have fairly good antioxidant protection. How well does it work? You have to be realistic and objective.
Britain's ASOS founder Nick Robertson steps down as CEO
Nick Robertson, the founder of ASOS, has stepped down as chief executive after 15 years in which he transformed the internet minnow into a retail powerhouse.
Western & Southern Open: In the eye of a storm, Nick Kyrgios loses again
Kyrgios and Gasquet had split competitive matches at Wimbledon over the past two years, but at this tournament, the matchup resulted in a rout.
Nick Ciubotariu says Amazon does not burn people to the ground now
Ciubotariu, who has been employed by Amazon for 18 months, takes issue with most of the article. He says Amazon is no longer a gruelling place to work in.
Nick Gordon gave girlfriend Bobbi Kristina 'toxic cocktail': lawsuit
Nick Gordon has been accused of giving Bobbi Kristina a "toxic cocktail" and putting her face down in a bathtub before she went into a six-month coma.
Wearable tech will become more invisible in the future: Nick Law, R/GA
Co-creator of Nike+ FuelBand and R/GA's global CCO, Nick Law, talks about the future of wearable tech.
Singer Nick Cave's son Arthur falls off cliff, dies
The 15-year-old son of Australian singer Nick Cave has died after falling from a cliff on England's south coast.
A change of guard as Lleyton Hewitt leaves and Nick Kyrgios wins at Wimbledon
Lleyton Hewitt bowed out of this place for the last time on Monday -fittingly enough, after another of those five set epics.
I wanted to play basketball: Nick Kyrgios, Australian tennis player
The 20-year-old has beaten Roger Federer, played one of the shots of the year with a winning through-the-legs lob against Andy Murray at French Open.
Nick Kyrgios can't take it; fans, lights and Murray Beat the Australian in first round
Kyrgios made fans wag their fingers when courtside microphones caught his crass remarks to Stan Wawrinka during a Rogers Cup match in Montreal.
Montreal Masters: Nick Kyrgios faces fine, ban if he gets pulled up again
Nick Kyrgios faces a further fine and a 28-day suspension if he transgresses again, following his offensive comments directed at Stan Wawrinka in Montreal.
Amazon's Nick Ciubotariu once worked 100-hour weeks at a different tech company
Amazon engineering manager Nick Ciubotariu wrote a line-by-line rebuttal of the points addressed by the New York Times story.
Wells Fargo Capital Fin names Nick Lawrence head of supply chain finance in Europe
Wells Fargo Capital Finance, a unit of Wells Fargo & Co, appointed Nick Lawrence as managing director for Supply Chain Finance (SCF).
Swatch Group to launch Touch Zero On smartwatch in August: Nick Haye, CEO
Swatch is also planning to launch watches with an embedded "near field communication" chip this summer.
Tennis star Nick Kyrgios has sex before big games!
Kyrgios is currently competing at the French Open and partnered with India's Mahesh Bhupathi in men's doubles.
Yuan devaluation to worsen background for Asian currencies: Nick Parsons, National Australia Bank
"The worst performing currency in Asia is the Malaysian ringgit which is down almost 9% and losses extend to 6% for others."
Ex-F1 racer Nick Heidfeld replaces Karun Chandhok at Mahindra Racing
Mahindra Racing have replaced Chandhok with Nick Heidfeld as one of their drivers for the second Formula E season beginning in October.
Nick Offerman joins McDonald's biopic 'The Founder'
"Parks and Recreation" star Nick Offerman is the latest star to board the upcoming McDonald's biopic, which charts the fast food restaurant's transformation.
UK Deputy PM Nick Clegg quits as Liberal Democrat leader
"Clearly the results have been immeasurably more crushing and unkind than I could ever have feared," an exhausted looking Clegg said.
After quake and avalanche, Everest climber Nick Cienski not yet ready to quit
The avalanche unleashed by the 7.9 magnitude quake blew tents, people and gear hundreds of feet, only just missing his team, the Canadian said.
Nick Kyrgios scores in Wimbledon
Kyrgios walked on court for his heavy-weight duel against Rafael Nadal wearing headphones, an ear stud, necklace and sporting a fancy haircut.
Adrianne Palicki, Nick Blood in 'Agents of SHIELD' spin-off?
Palicki, 31, and Blood, 33, already star on the current second season of the show as Bobbi Morse and Lance Hunter, respectively.
When Kate Middleton made tea for Nick Hart
Recently in Mumbai to launch his label at The Collective, Hart revealed that in reality, the royal couple is simple and normal.
Tom Watson, Nick Faldo and Bernhard Langer choose St Andrews golf course for their final show
Many consider their first appearance at the Old Course at St Andrews a dream come true, while winners call the triumph their greatest achievement.
Nick Cannon breaks maximum selfies record
TV host Nick Cannon has broken the record of taking maximum number of selfies in an hour.
Sharon Stone denies dating Nick Loeb
'Basic Instinct' star Sharon Stone has rubbished reports that she is dating Sofia Vergara's ex Nick Loeb.
Nick Jonas has crush on Daniel Craig
Singer Nick Jonas has revealed he crushes on 'James Bond' actor Daniel Craig.
Britain could face second election before Christmas, warns deputy PM Nick Clegg
Britain faces a disruptive second election before Christmas if either of the two main parties try to govern alone as minority governments after ballot, Nick Clegg said.
UK elections: Weakened in power, deputy PM Nick Clegg fights to retain seat
Nick Clegg is fighting struggling to retain his parliamentary seat in Sheffield Hallam, where an April poll showed the Labour candidate narrowly ahead.
Yogurt Labs raises Rs 72 lakh from investors like Nick Adams & Kiran Bhat
The company has developed a do-it-yourself platform for videos, which prompts like a director does — where to point the camera, how many seconds remain for a shot, etc.
Nick Gordon weeps on TV show, says he misses Bobbi Kristina Brown
Nick Gordon, boyfriend of ailing singer Bobbi Kristina Brown, broke down in a sneak peek of his upcoming interview on the talk show 'Dr Phil'.
Nick Gordon, partner of Whitney Houston's daughter Bobbi Kristina Brown denied hospital visits: Report
Nick Gordon cannot visit her at the hospital where she is being treated after having been found face down and unresponsive in a bathtub last month.
Delhi elections 2015: AAP stumbled through 2014 but found its footing in nick of time
It was a dream start to its political career but a nightmarish end when it resigned from the government just after 49 days.


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"The A-Team" Movie Trailer: An Early Look
That's right, "The A-Team." If Hollywood can remake "The Dukes of Hazzard," if "Charlie's Angels" can get not just one but two big-screen productions, then "The A-Team," an ironically beloved action show from the 1980s, deserves its Tinseltown shot. The new trailer is all over the Web, in all its smirking, sweaty, guns-blazing glory. The movie version stars Bradley Cooper as Lt. Templeton "Faceman" Peck; Liam Neeson as Col. John "Hannibal" Smith; Sharlto Copley as Capt. "Howling Mad" Murdock; Jessica Biel as Lt. Sosa and UFC champ Quinton "Rampage" Jackson in the mohawked Mr. T role as Sgt. Bosco "B.A." Baracus. And yes, in the trailer, someone says one of the TV show's catchphrases: "I love it when a plan comes together!" You can see the trailer below.
[Update: Looks like "The A-Team" trailer has been pulled. Here's what you missed, in summary: shooting, wisecracks, shooting, a few more wisecracks, a tank falling from the sky, even more shooting, etc. Below, here's a trailer for a curiously similar movie, "The Expendables."]
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Sunny room in the center.
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|32 St Brigid's Ave, 3 Dublin, İrlanda
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The room suits a single person or a couple looking for a short or a long period of stay. It is provided with ironed beddings, towels, a central gas and electricity heating and it offers comfortable furniture, a nice soft carpet, a free wireless internet, a fridge and a large storage space.
Its great layout and its peaceful location close to Croke park, Fairview Park, Connoly Station, Luas, Bus links, shops, restaurants, take aways, bars, surgeries, Sean O'Casey community cultural and educational center provided with various facilities for different age groups, fitness and water sports centres and the sea make it a desired place by anyone looking for comfort close to the heart of the city.
A hair dryer is available for every guest in the bathroom.
All bills are included in the rent.
1. No big noisy parties from 11 pm to 9 am according to the state's requirements.
2. Leave the furniture equipment and effects at the expiration or sooner determination of the tenancy in the rooms or places in which they were at the commencement of the tenancy.
3. Keep the sharing premises clean after using them.
4. Do not leave food scraps in the toilets and hairs in the bathroom tub.
5. Do not allow any animals, birds, reptiles or rodents on the property.
6. If you invite a friend to live with you during your stay after your initial reservation, you will be charged additional € 15 per person per day.
7. If you break the house rules shown above, you will be fined € 50 per each rule broken. The fine must be paid automatically to the person who detected your fault.
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We spent a very nice time in Dublín and of course we would recommend this confortable Little flat.
Melissa, the housekeeper, Works very well and she was so useful.
Thank you very much.
Elitsa wasn't present but she provided all the instructions via email. This is a very modest place, we were in room4 where the bed was small and not comfortable for two people. and the closet smelled bad so we had to leave our clothes in our suitcases. It has a fridge in the room. We received only two towels, which wasn't just enough for the two of us and if you want to take a shower (which had hot water problems) you need to go through the living room and the kitchen. Overall the house was ok for the price but not for more than one or two nights.
The house is about 20-25 minutes walking towards the city center, which is ok.
we had a nice week - the appartement is small, but adequate for our needs. sleeping + making of breakfast at our own timetable.
20minutes walk to center (or bus)
Before we arrived at the apartment we were cautious because of the bad reviews. But it turned out to be quite OK. Elitsa wasn't there for the check-in, but she had provided us via e-mail with a very clear instruction of how to get the key. The apartment was very small, but what could one expect for a low price?
There are some negative points though:
The bed was small and not comfortable for two people. We received only two towels, which is just not enough for five nights. Also, the walk to the city centre is not 10 minutes, but more than 20. The building is quite noisy as well.
The apartment isn't suitable for anyone who wants to stay there all day, but quite OK for anyone who wants to go out and explore the city or the country.
the studio is not 40 square meters as it was written and is not so close to the center (at least 20 minutes walk from o´connel street)..the pictures represent only partially and falsely the essence of the so called studio..it´s actually a maximum 10 square meters room with all inside: bedroom and kitchen TOGETHER without any division or door plus a very tiny bathroom with a tiny shower plate and a still tiner wash basin..the pictures of the kitchen elements and furnitures are as they appear, but more wasted now (probably they were taken when the elements were settled, now more consumed, though overall acceptable). the dishes, cooking pots and kitchen tools to cook inside the shelves are so basic and so cheap that makes you wonder when you´re cooking why didn´t the housekeeper spend only a few more euros for nicer and sometimes more decent tools!
the other issue is the BED..it´s a tiny bed, smaller in the reality as it appears on picture, not so confortable for 2 persons..really, so beware of this..it should fit properly for one single person..
finally, the housekeeper seems to be on the clouds when you call her..i think she should more often visit the studios she rents to see their status, to improve them, fix what´s wrong and guarantee a better stay for the guests..
my last thought after my stay and suggestion for others is that it is was better if i had searched a nicer, more confortable double room (there were on this site for 38 euros approx.), without the kitchen or maybe with shared kitchen, and spent the money saved for restaurants or so..
Excellent accommodation close to the city centre. We enjoyed the house and the beautiful Dublin! Elitsa was very friendly and helpful by phone and she arranged a taxi for us on our way back. BUT we had terrible experience with the cleaner who knocked agressively on our door some minutes before 10 am and rudely said only "check out". We tried to explain her that we spoke with Elitsa to let us stay longer as our flight was in the evening and the room was vacant but she screamed "No English" and speeded in our room to clean. She did not call Elitsa to confirm that we will stay and made us with gestures to leave the place asap. It was absolutely unacceptable that we had to leave in the cold rainy day when we had an arrangement with Elitsa. I tried to explain the cleaner that my boyfriend is sick and have severe stomack aches but she did not listen!
Good place to stay for a few days. No luxury but nice and clean. Lots of buses going to the city centre. Sometimes a little loud at nights (cars etc.) but i can only speak for the room i stayed in. Really good value!
Elitsa tells you to contact her at least 30 minutes upon arrival... The problem was : she just wasn't reachable! So we had to wait 30 minutes in front of the house until a tennant let us in... After another hour Elitsa finally answered the phone and didn't know which room was ours.. We had to look for a free room.
Besides that... It's okay. Small but clean and okay for a city trip. If you're looking for a cosy Irish homestay it's definitely not the right house.
Exactly what we'd expected for the price. It's small but functional with a very comfortable bed! The apartment was clean and had wifi which was useful. We had to spend money calling Elitsa to get the keys and she was sometimes a bit slow replying to emails. It's a 25 minute walk to the city centre down a main road and only 15 minutes walk from the main train station.
Overall a good experience.
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Well today's the day that Windows 8 is released to the world (with both Microsoft's MSDN and TechNet websites promptly crashing under the weight of its own popularity) and so it seems a fitting day for me to announce that, sadly, I'm leaving the team here at Everything-Microsoft. When I joined back in May 2009 my life was very different. I was about to start writing my self-published Windows 7 Power Users Guide that I released at the end of August that year, around the same time the RTM versions of Windows 7 had become available.
Since then, back in the days when I needed to have a proper job, things have changed substantially. The Power Users Guide led to my being signed by Microsoft Press the following year with Troubleshooting Windows 7 Inside Out being released almost exactly one year after the launch of the Windows 7 OS, followed by my being the first (of hopefully many) MVP awardee on the writing team. Now though I've just finished no fewer than three Windows 8 books which have all now gone into production, and I've started a fourth for release later this year.
For the new books, there's one for complete beginners, another for power users and the next edition of troubleshooting. Lastly my latest Windows 8 book is an Exam Reference for a new Microsoft IT Pro qualification. I won't bore you with the details but you can find out more here.
In that time it's not only my life that's changed but the whole IT industry. Back in 2009 the world hadn't even heard the name iPad and the idea that we'd all be carrying around tablets, and that the venerable business operating system, Microsoft Windows, would be geared specifically for tablets within three years seemed laughable. How times have changed.
They've changed for Microsoft too. Both Apple and Google have stolen huge percentage shares in the OS markets and even companies like RIM and HP have given Microsoft a bloody nose in both tablets and smartphones. All the time through this we've been here at Everything-Microsoft keeping you up to date, bringing you the latest news and offering new features such as hardware reviews too. Compared to the period between Windows Vista and Windows 7, the last three years certainly haven't been dull.
I consider myself very fortunate then to have been commentating here during what has most likely been the most exciting three year period in Microsoft's history. I'm also incredibly lucky to have worked with such a brilliant and in-touch editorial team.
Now though all those books will need supporting and there'll be much more new book writing to do as well I'm sure. I also want to focus more on tutorial videos and I sincerely hope you'll drop in now and again to YouTube to see what's new or keep up with me on Facebook or Twitter. This will all take a great amount of time and I've had to become a full-time author just to get the work done, not that I've got anything to complain about of course.
So this will be my last post here at
Windows 7 News, Windows 8 News, Everything-Microsoft. It's been tremendous fun getting to know you all, helping bring you the latest news, tips and reviews and being part of a community that has made me feel welcome and that has helped support my writing and my career in such a special way. I won't forget the last three years and I wish the team here every success in what is surely going to be another three fascinating years for Microsoft.