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Hello, I am Doctor Brainded Binky. Today, I am going to talk to you about a very serious condition that affects metal bands of all subgenres. Some may never recover from it, but those that do chose not to look back. This is Def Leppard's Disease, or DLD for short. It is named for the band that was especially known to have be afflicted with it. Others that have been afflicted with this condition are Metallica, Saxon, and possibly the worst case, Celtic Frost. The symptoms of this condition consist of signing with a major record label in the hopes of charting and selling millions of records. In other words, selling out. Others include writing bland pop songs with run-of-the-mill hooks and lyrics. The case of the NWOBHM/speed metal band, Raven, was a very serious one indeed, for their album "The Pack is Back" definitely showed some of the worst possible symptoms of this condition.
Let's have a look at the album cover first. What are the members of the band doing? Are they holding swords or axes or is there anything on it that suggests metal? No, they are dressed as hockey players and bursting out of school lockers. Usually when sports and school lockers are involved, this suggests pop music, music that would appeal only to the high school crowd. That crowd usually consists of jocks and cheerleaders care nothing of metal and write it off as just talentless noise. While we are on the subject of noise, we shall take a close look at the music that the cover advertises.
The unnecessary use of synthesizers is a very common symptom of those afflicted with DLD and they are present "Gimme Some Lovin'" which is obviously a cover song. The original song itself isn't that appealing to metalheads like ourselves, but it is made absolutely horrifying by the synthesizers imitating the organs of the original. Covering popular songs of the past is a more rare symptom, but it shows just how nasty it can get.
Another rare symptom is the use of a horn section, shown the songs "Hyperactive" and "Don't Let it Die". This shows that bands that are affected with severe DLD can go to great lengths to sell records and hit singles, even when disregarding their musical roots. And speaking of disregarding musical roots, we also have lyrical themes. The themes in the songs on this album do not relate to metal or even hard rock.
Lyrics aren't the only things to suffer in this kind of crisis. Guitar riffs can be affected too. Whereas Raven's earlier work consisted of amazing hooks that required skill to play, the riffs on the album consist mainly of three or more chords. This proves the apparent degeneration from a band in the NWOBHM scene to a group of sellouts. The solos on this album aren't all that impressive either. There aren't much tricks that are used in the solos and they end up coming out quite bland.
In conclusion, this case of DLD was quite horrific, but the story of Raven does have a happy ending. After the release of this album in 1986, Raven had recovered from the condition and decided to return to their roots. They produced "Life's a Bitch" a year later. Other bands, like Metallica, and of course, Def Leppard would not be so lucky, for they never recovered. They are testaments as to why we metalheads should be more aware of DLD, so that we can find ways to prevent it.
Let me tell you the story of Eddie Weinbauer. He's the typical mid-'80s long-haired heavy metal maniac teenager with problems at high school, limited intelligence and an untidy room. He drives his mother crazy with the volume of his beloved music and loves a girl madly, but she belongs to his rivals' gang. His room has plenty of posters hanging on the walls of bands like Judas Priest, Kiss, Ozzy Osbourne, Twisted Sister, Mötley Crüe...and surprise! Raven's "The Pack Is Back" cover poster and a photo of Mark Gallagher with make-up and weird clothes as well! That's the story of the 1986 movie "Trick Or Treat", which was just another lame imitation of the Wes Craven classic "A Nightmare On Elm Street". The film is quite mediocre with plenty of goofs and cheesy songs by Eddie Clarke's pop band Fastway. Apart from that, the movie makes clear Raven achieved certain fame and success in the U.S.A. mid-'80s adventure.
The extreme pressure from a commercial record label such as Atlantic forced Raven to sell out and modify their sound into something completely opposite from their original music and attitude. That significant change already began on the previous record "Stay Hard", although the commercial attempt wasn't so evident and explicit as here. The brutal progressive speed metal of the Newcastle trio turns into something less aggressive, heavy and violent. As you can listen on "Screaming Down The House", "Get Into Your Car" and the opening title track, now vocals and insistent choruses are taking complete control of the compositions while the instrumental parts are relegated to the background. The main lines are repeated endless times during each track to make people remember them, inevitably catchy. But that doesn't mean that the talent and distinctive technique of the band has been forgotten: "Rock Dogs" and "Young Blood" demonstrate Mark Gallagher is still able to perform killer riffs and harsh hooks along with very solid elaborated pickin' parts. The musicianship and skills of Raven are still outstanding and admirable. The tunes are slightly easier and more simple than before to sell more records, but consistent and musically strong enough to satisfy. Definitely with a tougher production and less exhausting vocals this same stuff would have sounded completely different and heavier. But there's a bunch of new elements in these songs that make clear the intention of the group and the nature of the numbers. Some that I could have never expected from these guys, like that horn section of trumpets, saxophones and trombones, synthesizers and Casio keyboards, that omnipresent choir and the silly Spinal Tap-style lyrics. "Hyperactive", "Don't Let It Die" and "All I Want" feature all those characteristics that make it hard to take them seriously. The result is not that bad actually, but simply bizarre and inappropriate for the genuine concept of Raven as a true speed metal band.
So yes, this record has really great moments and many listenable cuts, catchy words that will get engraved in your mind at once ("Nightmare Ride", particularly) and you will have no other chance than singing along. The only cover of the pack is the The Spencer Davis Group classic hit "Gimme Some Lovin'", which was a very nice surprise and quite unpredictable. The arrangements are totally alternative and different from the original, so the band is not just playing the same structure note by note and they introduce their own style to it. However, the weakest spot is the scandalous lack of aggression and violence I mentioned before. There's still passion, energy and power, but following the wrong direction. It was obvious that such an unnaturally radical change would be no good for the band whose music is decent, but doesn't seem to come from their hearts and souls. They just tried to please the greedy Atlantic bosses. That terrible change didn't include the music, lyrics and production only, the guys emulated their admired heroes Slade and Sweet by wearing motley glam clothes and extravagant make-up in the style of Nikki Sixx, Vince Neil, Bret Michaels and Jani Lane. It didn't work at all, not even with the priceless support and contribution of legendary audio engineer and producer Eddie Kramer, who did a great job that fitted the nature of the songs and the commercial intention of Raven by that time. John, Mark and Wacko made a brilliant performance and versatile songwriting work, demonstrating they could sound convincing and satisfactory under pressure in a different musical path. There's no doubt about it that's something remarkable along with the amazing instrumental display on each track, immaculate and perfect. There's many differences from their previous stuff though, in particular John Gallagher's voice is not so insane and high, leaving his lunatic tenor screaming behind to concentrate more on defining the backing vocals and the choir. The rhythms are loose and dynamic, but not that fast compared to their earlier double bass drum beating tempos. The merciless, raw riffing sequences became mellow, soft and kinda inoffensive here.
Fortunately, Raven realized their huge mistake before it was too late and in November and December of that same year they would get rid of those stupid pop elements and ways to bring back their raging speed metal. Many other NWOBHM bands failed on their commercial attempt, but at least Raven did something amusing and enjoyable, even if it's comical and silly at times, there's some fine moments. I'm afraid this decent album is condemned to be the black sheep of Raven's discography, but I recommend it to anybody who still hesitates and doubts the possibilities of the Newcastle trio wearing make-up and glam clothes, you might get a big surprise! So our friend Eddie Weinbauer didn't really have a bad taste in the end. In fact, you can see Exciter's "Unveiling The Wicked" and Megadeth's "Killing Is My Business...And Business Is Good!" among his LP collection in one of the movie scenes. The ending of that film was happy, but Raven's Atlantic years' risky adventure was rather bitter. Luckily, they could get over it and offer amazing music to this date.
Raven has long been one of those bands difficult to take seriously; their gaudy and ridiculous stage outfits and balls to the wall attitude have likely turned off many a metal fan. Theatrics aside, they have always been one of the creme de la NWOBHM creme, delivering many albums of high quality melodic heavy metal which is both catchy and fun. They are also one of the best live bands I have ever witnessed, especially for a three piece.
The Pack is Back (their 5th full-length) may not be the equivalent of a Wiped Out or All is One in terms of memorable riffing and impact, but it deserves mention alongside the band's other killers like Stay Hard and Life's a Bitch. This is also one of the band's more accessible records, saturated in some synth and guitar effects and with numerous built for radio tunes. The title track kicks things off with a mid-paced anthem and catchy layman chorus, as well as a nice guitar melody. "Gimme Some Lovin'" is a melodic hard rocker so if you're into that cheesy strutting style ala David Lee Roth then blast it. "Screamin' Down the House" should appeal to fans of Ratt or Twisted Sister who desire some rebellious party metal. The album picks up a little with "Young Blood" which is all the more metal, yet still very catchy. "Hyperactive" and the silly head banger "Rock Dogs" return to the more commercial vibe. Some of the other standout tracks are the heavier "Nightmare Ride" and "All I Want".
As I said, this was built for some radio play. The mix is clear and professional, and I'm not sure this entirely works in its favor. A dirtier approach would have livened up a few of the tracks, and it does feel as if some of the raw energy of the band is constricted. Regardless, there are still plenty of good hooks and John Gallagher's catchy vocal melodies. Sadly, this album did not catchy on, a lot of Raven's fans don't like it because of the ramped up accessibility and excessive party metal atmosphere. However, if you can listen past your preconceived notions and accept it for what it is, it's a great album with a lot of that lost 80s hairspray/hard rocking appeal, and there is enough pure Raven here to at least pick up on a few tracks.
Am I listening to 101.5 Orlando, Florida's 80's Pop station? I thought this was suppose to be a Raven album?
I am left speechless. Ever since I really started to listen to NWOBHM, Raven have always been my favorite one due to their very proto-thrash sound. Nowhere near the doom and gloom of Witchfinder General, or the satanic mischief of Venom, no Raven had all those killer metal sing-alongs and anthems that were all and all great and classic in their heyday when what was extreme was still in a very embryonic stage. Now this is not to say I was already forewarned about this album, but I had to hear for myself. I couldn't even conceive the fact that Raven would try to sell-out like whores. Well they did.
"The Pack Is Back" is in short, 80's Pop music. It barely even touches anything that would even be considered hard rock or metal. I mean Twisted Sisters is fucking thrash and Anvil is black metal compared to this. It's so damn weak and light. First and mainly why this is is the guitars; Mark Gallagher has been completely neutered here. All the great dizzying NWOBHM riffs he came up with? Forget them. Here he sounds like a reject for Def Leppard while trying to wink at Huey Lewis & the News at the same time. Listen John, if I want to listen to Huey Lewis & The News, I'll do so while reminisceting about Patrick Bateman from "American Psycho", but it is clear that your riffs don't even deserve a fresh new business card that was picked up from the printers on Friday. And yes it HAS a watermark on it, due to the fact that you have not only tinkled on your die-hard fans but the rest of your career. Oh and where the hell were John Gallager and Rob "Wacko" Hunter in when the band was going to be fitted for their corporate suit?
Outside of the cheesy song titles and the most inane lyrics, I will have to admit that "Gimme Some Lovin'" has the same Roland 707 guitar synth that can be found on Judas Priest's "Turbo Lover" but minus the speed. "Rock Dogs" is ok. I mean, you kind of hope for something that is just barely digestible but in this case, the majority of what you will find on "The Pack Is Back" is nausea-inducing.
When referring to Raven, you think of songs like "Faster Than The Speed Of Light", "Live At the Inferno", "Chainsaw", "Mind over Metal", and even "Break the Chain". You think of the days of being in the front, shaking your fist with studded leather gloves and banging your long greasy mullet....but "The Pack is Back" will want you driving an I-Roc, drink wine-coolers, and think Journey will actually get you laid. Avoid if you are a die-hard Raven fan.
If you thought Live At The Inferno ruled, or that Wiped Out was great then dont buy this. If you ever had a positive opinion of Raven at any point, with out being aware of this, dont get this album.
This is without a doubt the worst thing Raven ever did. Its just obvious from the cover where things were going..., and let me tell you they were going down fast. This album is about the pinacle of Raven's comercialization. This album is also an abysmal failure. Its not even worth going song by song on this one. This is a picture of all thats wrong with the music buisness, today, and then.
Raven even admitted that this album was a mistake. They were basically trying to really get that elusive (for them) mainstream acceptance, and record sales. Greed is a destructive force, and Raven fell prey to thinking they were infallible. This is the sell out point for Raven, and luckily I guess it never really manifested into anything, but a shitty album. They admittedly wanted to cash in on their image, and really be a part of the mainstream at that time, so really who could blame em...mistakes happen. I forgive em, and thats why I warn you.
The music on here is cheesier than most anything I've ever heard. Its catchy, but done so in a horrible way. The lyrics are just toss away kinda garbage, and way too soft. The drum sound is thin, and the rythms often times get annoyingly repeatitive. Some good leads on here, but do very little to make up for the rest. Overall, there is no reason to buy this album except to complete your Raven discography, or if you really like bad 80's corporate glam.
I gave the album a 45, cause its a unique, well done, piece of shit, and certainly deserves something like that. Again, Raven have better albums to buy, and this album is not representative of their sound at any other given point.


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With the fast-growing of Internet, how to fully utilize existing resources on networks and networked systems to provide resilient and high quality services to users is becoming more and more critical. Furthermore, security and privacy need to be addressed for users to share and protect network resource. Modeling technologies and performance analysis are needed to address new types of resource management in heterogeneous networks.
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TravelPod Member ReviewsVillas Miramar Zihuatanejo
Be sure you understand how to cut on the hallway lights. This is a wonderful energy saver we see in Europe but not the US.
You can get a glass of wine. The selection is very limited and you will need to ask at the desk.
Clean. Nice location. Wonderfully friendly and helpful staff.
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I was warned by strangers that people check in and immediately checkout which is exactly what we did.
Hotels. (which i will never use again) offered a half price rate on this "4star" hotel --- from 700 usd an night to 350. who are they kidding? this place is so gloomy and depressing. the windows all face each other (courtyard view! ha!) we asked to see another room because ours smelled moldy. They showed us the exact one one floor up with the same view. Nothing faces the street. I came to see paris, not the other tourists across the way!
When we checked out early, hotels. refused to refund our money. We didnt care. We found another place REALLY in the marais (this one is on the fringe) and were thrilled to be out of that dump!
Overpriced and past its sell by date!
For the price - even a reduced 220 euros - there are far better Hotels in the Marais. The rooms are small, dark and shabby, service is inconsistent due to boredom of the staff and the food, especially the breakfast is of a very poor standard. This hotel shows it is part of a large chain of mediocre hotels.
Wonderful Hotel, Excellent Service
This was my first trip to Paris and I couldn't have chosen a better hotel. The lobby was exquisite. Very large with a sitting room and fireplace, and downstairs with a cafe and bar. Our room was a junior suite, which was enormous for 3 people especially in Europe. The shower and tub in the bathroom made it possible for us to get ready for the day very quickly and the heated towel rack was a delight like I have never experienced before. The staff was incredibly helpful and friendly and the buffet breakfast was delicious and plentiful.
The location was wonderful. The Marais was a delightful neighborhood with plenty of shops, restaurants and cafes at our fingertips. Within walking distance to several museums including the Picasso Museum and several Metro stops.
I would definitely recommend this hotel to those with high standards. I would also absolutely return in a heartbeat.
Don't know what the fuzz is about
My wife and I stayed here just before Christmas on our first visit to Paris. We liked the location (close walk in between two metro stops).
The staff was reasonably friendly, but then again I like hotel staff who are low key. The room we had on the 2nd floor isn't nearly as small as some made them out to be. The room as well as the rest of the hotel is recently renovated. To be completely fair, the room is a bit dark, but Paris was gloomy overall during the time we were there. The buffet breakfast that was included in the rate had a good selection of pastries, cheeses, fruit, scrambled eggs, and ham. Not a huge spread, but good stuff over all.
BTW, we paid 159Euros per night (booked on Orbitz or Expedia, can't remember). Not cheap considering the weak dollar, but I wouldn't call it overpriced either.
stayed hear and was very dissapointed, bedroom was gloomy hot and dark, the staff were unpleasant as though they were doing us a vavour letting us stay....and its not cheap...have found several hotels in the Marais area since which are cheaper and a lot more plush with great service
Small rooms over priced
I have to say I was disappointed with this hotel. The room was very small and very hot and this was in November with the air conditioning (?) set at its lowest. I complained about this but was told that it was working normally and the hotel was full so i couldnt change rooms. The price i paid was an offer price - had i paid the rack rate of approx 360 euros I would certainly have checked out and stayed elsewhere. The bed was also past its best (and i doubt if its best was ever particularly good) Room service and mini bar prices were comparable with a 4 star luxe hotel in paris and the restaurant was closed at 9.30pm on the sunday night which is surprising given that the hotel was (alledgedly) full.
The public areas of the hotel are much nicer than the rooms although the hunting theme seems curiously dated.
The hotels situation is good being in the marais and close to several metro stations.
Understated Style
We spent a couple of nights at this hotel in November 2003 and we would certainly make a return visit. The hotel was stylish yet unpretentious and the rooms though slightly small, were tastefully furnished and very comfortable. A nice feature was the design of the building, which meant that all the rooms overlooked the tropical garden courtyard.
Without doubt one of the highlights of our stay was the delicious breakfast. As vegetarians we were very pleased with the selection offered and the scrambled eggs were cooked to perfection!
The hotel was in a great location - just off a main road with plenty of shops and restaurants nearby. It was only a short walk to the nearest Metro station.
Solid hotel
We stayed at the Villa Beaumarchais in September 2003 and were quite satisfied. We were anxious to find a nice, clean, charming hotel while a true luxury hotel was out of our price range ($350 +). The hotel is charming and well located, the rooms were clean (and I am quite picky about clean) and the staff was polite. I would not call it a five star hotel as one reviewer did although it did seem like a 4 star establishment. Nor was the buffet as phenomenal as described in the previous review but it was certainly good. For the price we paid (approx $280 US a night with tax for the basic room) it seemed like a reasonably good deal for Paris in September. The room was quite small although I wasnt bothered by the size. The mattress was visibly sagging, but the bed was oddly comfortable and like I said, I am quite picky. The room was slightly wornit could have used a new carpet, but it wasnt dingy. The bathroom was comfortable and the shower not too European but the lighting in the bathroom was very bad. It was hard to put on makeup so I used a hand mirror and sat near the window. (Again, not a huge deal). The hotel is on a nice quiet street and our room faced a courtyard, so there was no traffic noise at all. (I cant imagine any of the rooms would be plagued by noise). The Marais is a great neighborhood--not absurdly touristy, but sufficiently central. For the price we paid, I would definitely recommend this hotel. By the way, there was no alarm clock, so bring your own if you would like a backup to the wake-up call.
Hidden Hotel is a Welcome Oasis
The Villa Beaumarchais was an absolutely fabulous accommodation in a cute little corner of Paris. It was our first visit to Europe, but certainly not our last. The rooms in the hotel are brightly decorated with upscale antique furnishings in excellent condition. The hotel is 5 stars all the way - the common areas are comfortable and pleasant, perfect for an evening drink after walking around the city all day. The hotel location is perfect, about a 15 minute walk to the Siene. Finally, the buffet breakfast each morning (included in room rate) was *to die for*! Without a doubt, the best food we had on our entire 4 week trek through England and France. Enjoy this incredible find!
Very pleasant, well appointed
A very nice place to stay, very reasonable. It is a small hotel and the rooms that I stayed in were small, but had everything necessary. The furniture was classy, tasteful and clean. The bathroom was very nice tile, the color of mango sorbet.
Laundry service was available, though a touch pricey.
Food was GREAT! The full buffet breakfast was something to look forward to every day. Plenty of eggs, sausage, fruit salad, stewed prunes, yogurt, coffee, etc. This is served in a pleasant breakfast room with skylights and beautiful Romanesque tiling.
The Marais is a lovely neighborhood--formerly a largely Jewish quarter and now blessed with Gay & Lesbian (LGBT) residents and visitors.
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I have been running League Manager 2.4 from a few weeks but suddenly it does not save the results I write in the matches forms. It is a league with 18 teams and I have programmed 45 matches, but now it does not save the results I insert and of course the clasification table shows only zeros in all the fields, with no results.
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Thomas Divide Fontana Realty Carol Dilley donated a vacation to Relay for Life and it was no where near what she proposed it bryson city North Carolina
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Carol Dilley donated a vacation to RElay for life....it was five nigths in a resort.
What was actually there was a bunk house with other people and an open door for anyone to come in to shower or go to the bath room.
If was not just a ruined vacation with our kids but an indication that an investment there would not be one that could be trusted... This agent cannot be trusted and has a bad attitude with a foul mouth.
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Rated 4.2 out of 5 by 764 reviewers.
Rated 4 out of 5 by avisitor2012 great hotel Great hotel! Very cordial staff. They think of the ittle things that matter e.g complimentary water in the room, complimentary laundering of gym clothing valet parking and in room dinning is extremely expensive! Needs a spa! August 15, 2012
Rated 5 out of 5 by billymail this hotel is great! excellent stay good mgh hotel!!!!a medical 2nd opinion stay that turned into a great vacation as someone who grew up near here it was a vacation of a lifetime especially with joe pace deli around the corner!room was spectacular!!!!and concierge desk which as a native i didnt need much was THE BEST!!!! August 13, 2012
Rated 4 out of 5 by val63 Almost perfect. Wonderful hotel and location. Very close to MGH and ME&EI. If you are a patient there, make sure you ask for their discount. Reception was great. We only have one thing disappointing to say. The bar staff/servers were inattentive. We stayed there twice in two weeks and found that this was true both times. We had dinner at Clink and it was a 10. I would definitely recommend this hotel. August 13, 2012
Rated 4 out of 5 by gdup wonderful hotel but room was too warm to sleep in! It is a beautiful hotel with great staff and a great location....however, the room was so warm that i couldn't sleep....i turned the temperature down and it didn;t do anything...i called the front desk and they said the rooms were temp controlled...bottom line i slept very little all night which is a shame for such a great hotel. August 12, 2012
Rated 5 out of 5 by Norcow Almost Perfect What an amazing and unique hotel. The location along the Charles River, the friendly staff, the well appointed rooms, and the spirited ambiance throughout the facility made our first visit to Boston unforgettable. The only thing I would change is the seating arrangement in our room. We had one lounge chair and a armed desk chair. Neither were that comfortable. I would replace the lounge with a sofa chair and the desk chair with an ergonomic and adjustable model. Regardless, I can't think of a better hotel to stay for enjoying all of what Boston has to offer. August 12, 2012
Rated 5 out of 5 by oyi1696 unexpectedly great Everything about our stay was perfect - the champagne greeting the room which although didn't offer much of a view was comfortable and the bathroom spacious. I would have like a coffee maker in the room but the lobby cofee worked out just fine. The elements of the old jail are still evident and the renovation is stylish. Looking forward to returning next month! August 12, 2012
Rated 5 out of 5 by Mezzopat Exceeded our Expectations The Liberty Hotel is beautifully designed and has such an interesting history. Everything about the hotel exceeded our expectations - decor, room, restaurants, helpfulness of staff ....The hotel is walking distance to Boston Commons and the Public Gardens. We purchased a two day trolley pass and got to everything we wanted to see in historic Boston. We would definitely stay here again. August 11, 2012
Rated 5 out of 5 by tuffymcg1 Beautiful Hotel! This hotel is a landmark hotel and it has an artful ambience and interesting use of existing architecture remaining from the days as a jail! The suire was spectacular...windows with great views of Boston. Nice contemporary decor in the room as well. One small thing...the shower: could not adjust spray strength from shower head, when closing the glass door, part of the towel hanging on the hook outside the door would get caught and the door did not close completely, and when the floor mat was down in front of the shower, the door to the bathroom was a bit low and would grab teh towel. Those are really minor logistics that did NOT take away from the charm andluxury of the suite. The staff was exceptional! Pleasant, friendly and efficient. August 11, 2012
Rated 5 out of 5 by brbarnett2007 Incredible Hotel The hotel staff made my entire family feel welcomed and special. The hotel is amazing! I would highly recommend this hotel to anyone who is looking at coming to Boston! August 8, 2012
Rated 2 out of 5 by Jogian15 Not worth the money The A/C unit was making a loud sound all night long. told he front desk about it and nothing was done. They never even followed up with me to make sure that it was taken care of. August 8, 2012
Rated 4 out of 5 by kchamz Love the Liberty Champagne at check in? Fantastic. Concierge was on top of our needs with a rental car and tour recommendations. Morning coffee complimentary, entertainment, snacks, lovely patio bars. A very nice hotel with history and charm. August 7, 2012
Rated 5 out of 5 by Jaime Room had great view Beautiful view of prudential center and Charles river August 7, 2012
Rated 1 out of 5 by PhillyGirl2012 Hotel was great Very friendly staff, beautiful hotel and very good food. The free in room internet was nice added bonus! August 5, 2012
Rated 5 out of 5 by Jon33 Visually stunning, well-located hotel The Liberty came recommended to me by a colleague and I'm glad I took her up on it. The hotel is as comfortable and convenient as you'd expect, but with a stunning interior architectural character. A one-of-a-kind place to stay in Boston. August 5, 2012
Rated 5 out of 5 by George79 Great Hotel and very nice staff It was my first time at the Liberty and stay was excellent. Loved location, people and interaction of the staff. Hotel is nice, clean full of charm and bass in the lobby was great. August 4, 2012
Rated 5 out of 5 by Tnors Superb Stay! The Liberty Hotel was a very well appointed hotel with excellent staff and restaurants. Upon arrival a friendly check in and a glass of champagne, a very inviting touch to start out the stay. The restaurants and bars were very good. The 3rd floor catwalk was a great addition for guests. The room and the view were tremendous. Location, location, location. The Red line stop, Charles St. walk to the Boston Park and all of the shops close by to the Liberty Hotel. I will definitely be coming back. August 2, 2012
Rated 4 out of 5 by Bc123 Really nice hotel The service was friendly and attentive. The location is good with easy access to many Boston sites, and also quite nice restaurants around. The suit room is beautiful and with nice river view.. August 1, 2012
Rated 5 out of 5 by anna1 Great overall Had a wonderful stay the service was top notch. We were upgraded to a corner room with a beautiful view. The staff was great. The rooms were large, the location was perfect. August 1, 2012
Rated 5 out of 5 by CanuckTraveler A very unique hotel Loved my recent nights at the Liberty. So much character and comfort. August 1, 2012
Rated 5 out of 5 by JeffB Great location, beautiful hotel. I enjoyed, my stay. The 10th floor suite was beautifully decorated and had an amazing view of the Charles. I look forward to staying at the Liberty again. August 1, 2012
Rated 5 out of 5 by MickBar Very Special Hotel. A new favorite. The lobby was comfortable as well as inspiring and dramatic. It was also social without being an overbearing scene. The layout complimented the overall architecture and design very well. Overall the service was just right. The staff never tried too much and never too little. Service was just right for my tastes. The room was also just right. I did have a small issue with a clanking air vent (hence 4 stars instead of 5) but it was acceptable to me since everything else was so pleasant. Overall, I really enjoyed your hotel and am looking forward to my next visit. Please keep doing what you are doing. July 31, 2012
Rated 3 out of 5 by Gregory5262 Bad view, back of another building out window. Nice hotel. We were there for vacaton, first time in Boston. We setup reservations several months in advance. We are also Gold level Starwood. On arrival we were told hotel was busy, but if possible they would upgrade us if anything opened. Our room faced a ugly back of a building. No view of anything. Best view of Boston and river was window at elevator area. If I would have know ahead about this problem, we would have stayed at different hotel. It would have been nice if the front desk would have told of this issue and helped find different hotel for us. Probably will not chance saying there next trip. July 30, 2012
Rated 5 out of 5 by MaryLynn No Prison Break Needed Here The Liberty Hotel was everything and more then I expected. From the service I received to the unique look and feel of this once prison. The attention to detail to incorporate the history of this building was extraordinary. Loved the Solitary door hangers, the catwalks and the ice bags in the freezer rather then the typical ice machine. Perfect pour for the ice bucket. It's the little things. I will be talking about The Liberty for months to come and would definitely stay again. July 30, 2012
Rated 4 out of 5 by nellnick King Suite at Liberty Hotel Needs better soundproofing July 29, 2012
Rated 5 out of 5 by red1 bostons best had a great time in the comfort of your hotel location perfect! staff friendly and efficient, restuarants top notch was in for the soccer with family travelling from the uk July 28, 2012
Rated 5 out of 5 by mpf99 Great facility, greqt experience We loved our several days at the Liberty. The staff was super: my leg is in a cast and the doorman ran over to Mass General to get me just the wheelchair I needed (able to fold into a taxi trunk). Then thee was the Chaka Kahn concert in the lobby one night! July 28, 2012
Rated 5 out of 5 by cindy0518 Anniversary stay We were upgraded to a room with a nice view and our friends were given an adjoining room as we requested. We had a great breakfast and lunch at Clink and a wonderful dinner at Scampo. We highly recommend Scampo for a special meal. The service was excellent and the waitress was able to answer all our questions and made some great recommendations. Hotel service was great. There was a private party or fashion show in the courtyard under our window with very loud music but it stopped before 11. The rooms were clean and comfortable and water and internet were free which is as it should always be. The hotel is beautifully renovated and we enjoyed learning about the history. Great 2 day stay and we would highly recommend it. The champagne at check in is a nice touch that just instantly put us in a great mood! Lobby bar has an excellent selection of wine but it is pricy. July 26, 2012
Rated 2 out of 5 by HKrew Not luxury collection worthy Low ceilings, plastic shower, plastic tub, cheap tile and horrible hvac do not make a luxurious hotel. The color scheme and horrible acoustics only make the situation worse. We really felt that that the whole hotel was a great concept and a horribly missed opportunity. If it had not been an award night we would have left and demanded our money back. July 25, 2012
Rated 5 out of 5 by bcp9297 Excellent all around This is the best hotel in Boston, hands down! Have stayed several times, both for business and leisure. Will definitely return. July 24, 2012
Rated 5 out of 5 by kmdd Great location! Great location, staff, and service. July 23, 2012


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As the NBA prepares to move into the second part of the 2012-13 season in the coming weeks, teams are in the process of making critical decisions about their roster, either in terms of trades or lineups, that have to be determined soon.
One of the least talked about aspects of the NBA is the construction of the starting lineup. We know that you need depth to win in this league (the Lakers are proof positive of that right now) so shifting a key starter to the bench could pay huge dividends.
Making our way through the most recent rumors floating around the NBA, it certainly appears that everything is up in the air for a lot of players and teams right now. Here are the most intriguing rumors that have us asking questions.
J.J. Reddick On the Move?
With the Orlando Magic suddenly playing better and flirting with .500, the idea that they would want to trade a cheap, valuable asset at this point in time seems strange.
However, Sam Amico of Fox Sports Ohio reported that the Magic are at least entertaining the idea of dealing Reddick before the trade deadline in February.
Reddick has been one of the most valuable bench players in the NBA this season. He is averaging 14.2 points per game and shooting nearly 45 percent from the floor. He is a free agent at the end of this season, but he is making a very manageable $6.1 million in 2012.
Teams are always looking for a player who can put the ball in the basket. Reddick's track record as a shooter should bring plenty of suitors. The Magic really have no need to keep him, since they are in rebuilding mode and need to acquire as many long-term assets as possible.
Kings Players Reportedly Want Isaiah Thomas
Which Player Will Have The Most Impact Down The Stretch?
The Sacramento Kings might be the most unwatchable team in the NBA right now. They lack any real star power, not to mention being near the bottom of the Western Conference standings for years, so something needs to change.
Starting point guard Tyreke Evans hardly fits the bill of what you want in a prototypical player at the position, as he seems to be more concerned with his jump shot than running an offense, so if a better option comes along, you can understand why the team would want to take advantage of it.
Turns out that is the case, as the Kings have a more traditional point guard in Isaiah Thomas, who has the support of his teammates, according to a report from Aaron Bruski of ProBasketballTalk.com.
Namely, sources close to key Kings players have told ProBasketballTalk that they are frustrated with the fact that point guard Isaiah Thomas isn't starting and acting as the team's floor general.
Evans is the closest thing the Kings have to a star, so you can understand why there might be some reluctance to move him off the point or bench him, but when you are a bad team, you need to make changes somewhere.
Thomas is a valuable asset. Coming off the bench, he is averaging 9.7 points and 2.0 assists per game.
Landry Fields Back, But Not Really, For Toronto
Landry Fields has played in just five games this season and is averaging just 2.4 points per game, but he is healthy and able to play. The problem seems to be with the Raptors, who haven't used him in two games this week.
According to Ryan Wolstat of the Toronto Sun, Fields has been cleared to get back on the floor for the Raptors.
Starting small forward Landry Fields was cleared to play for the first time since Nov. 7, when he was shut down for elbow surgery and sat on the bench, though he did not get into a game that was tight for most of the night.
He had returned to practice last Thursday after a second visit to his doctor, but was not expected to be able to suit up for a game until being re-evaluated this week.
Fields has had an interesting career trajectory. He started out looking strong with New York in 2010, averaging 9.7 points and 6.4 rebounds per game, but has been trending downward ever since. His shooting percentages continue to decrease, and his points and rebounds are fizzling.
Even though they have just a five-game sampling, it is time for the Raptors to see what they have in Fields. He is wasting away just sitting on the bench, which doesn't benefit either side.


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Hello, my name is Cindy Matias and as of today I am now a high school graduate. I've recently started writing short stories and poems after taking a creative writing class in English and so far I'm having a great time doing so. Like many writers out there, I use my writing as an outlet to the many thoughts and feeling I can't easily express to other living people. I hope you all enjoy my work. Please review and critique my writing. I would greatly appreciate constructive criticism so I can improve in the areas I still need to work on. Thank you and enjoy!
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Report: Baltimore's Homicide Count Has Surpassed New York City'sThe number of homicides in Baltimore so far this year has surpassed the number of homicides in New York City, WJZ media partner The Baltimore Sun reports.
Baltimore Gets Bloodier As Arrests Drop Post-Freddie GrayA 31-year-old woman and a young boy were shot in the head Thursday, becoming Baltimore's 37th and 38th homicide victims so far this month, the city's deadliest in 15 years.
Baltimore Officials Pleased With Lower Crime StatsThe mayor and Baltimore City police commissioner say they have made good on a year-long promise to reduce crime across the city and build better relationships between police and the community they serve and they have numbers to prove their strategic plan is working.
Baltimore Man Arrested In Stabbing, Sex AssaultA Baltimore man has been arrested in the near-fatal stabbing of an acquaintance and the sexual assault of the victim's girlfriend.
Md. Man Arrested In Stabbing Attack Of His MotherPolice say a Baltimore County man has been arrested on charges in his mother's stabbing attack.
MTA Police Chief Says Baltimore Train System Is Very Safe; Some Riders DisagreeMaryland transportation officials are telling the public that Baltimore's metro system is safe after a video emerged that appears to show two younger men trying to push someone out of a moving train.
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Crime Is Down In Baltimore But Still Much Work To Be DoneBaltimore City officials say crime is down across the city but there is still more work to be done, despite the drop in the homicide rate.
Study Finds Liquor Stores Linked With Baltimore's Violent CrimesA new research study released by Johns Hopkins University says liquor stores are associated with violent crimes in Baltimore City.
Focusing & Fighting Back: Mayor Plans To Crack Down On Crime Hot SpotsCracking down on crime hot spots. Mayor Stephanie Rawlings-Blake announced her plans to cut down violence throughout the city--as 2014 sees an 80 percent increase in homicides over last year.
Baltimore Mayor, Police Commissioner Hope To Combat City's Murder RateThe murder rate in Baltimore City has already reached an alarming high. In just two weeks, 14 people have been killed. The mayor and police commissioner are committed to curbing the violence and held another neighborhood walk-through to reach out to residents---but some question the motives behind it.
Baltimore Crime Increases But Police Officer Numbers DecreasingThere have been 29 homicides in 30 days. Crime is spiking in Baltimore City and the number of police officers in the department continues to fall.


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Director Bobby Charlton: "He is such a fantastic manager. Everything he has done has been fantastic. He is a sensational person in every form and I am really delighted for him. I am a director but I hardly do anything because we are winning all the time and it is all down to Sir Alex Ferguson. He would get up in the middle of the night and travel 300 miles if he thought there was a schoolboy that he could sign. He loves the game and we at the club have had nothing to do really."
Chief executive David Gill: "The way he cares for this club, his staff and for the football family in general is something that I admire. It is a side to him that is often hidden from public view but it is something that I have been privileged to witness in the last 16 years. What he has done for this club and for the game in general will never be forgotten. It has been the greatest experience of my working life being alongside Alex and a great honour to be able to call him a friend."
First-team coach Rene Meulensteen: "(I found out) this morning when I came to the club. He called us into his office and he said what decision he took. It's always been on the cards - there's speculation every season. I think the manager kept his cards close to his chest. I think he felt the time was right now and he made a decision. He's obviously a man who thinks very, very well so I'm sure he's taken a lot of thought into making this decision. I wish him well. He's been fantastic for this club and I hope all the fans give whoever's going to come in the same support that he gets."
Defender Rio Ferdinand: "The bosses work ethic, his desire to win + to make us better players were unrivalled. Thanks boss."
Cristiano Ronaldo: "Thanks for everything, Boss"
Dwight Yorke: "It's a shock to the system because he's been there every day. He's the one person when you go into the football club he's always there. For him not to be there from the start of next season, it's not going to be right around the football club and it will take some getting used to."
Peter Schmeichel: "Disappointed, shocked, sad. Didn't think THAT day would be today"
Edwin van der Sar: "Was coming for some time now but still a shock that hasn't sunk in yet!! Great manager and remarkable person!"
Paul Ince: "I'm totally shocked. What's he's done in unbelievable. You'll never see anyone of his kind again. Two weeks ago he was talking about staying on for another two years, so it's a massive, massive shock. The way he treated me was like a son."
Lou Macari: "Everybody will be a little bit concerned. Can the next guy coming through the door do what Sir Alex has done? That's going to be tough. I know the club will be looking for a manager for the long term and not looking for a quick fix or anything like that."
Clayton Blackmore: "It comes with a heavy heart. We have heard the rumours and the papers speculating, and I didn't want to believe it as he has done such a fantastic job and we wanted to keep him there. He deserves his time to sit back and enjoy what he has done. It is going to be emotional on Sunday. I'm sure the manager knows who will replace him and he will have his say. It would not surprise me if David Moyes takes over."
Paddy Crerand: "I was down at Old Trafford yesterday and there was no hint of this happening. I am stunned by it. There was talk on the bookies closing shop on David Moyes and I thought that was just the usual made up stuff. The problem is that Alex has a great staff there and he admits that is one of the reasons he has been successful. Usually a guy comes in and wants his own people in. Is that going to happen? Who are the top managers out there or will they keep it within the club? I was at Manchester United when Matt Busby retired and all the talk was about how he was the dominant force. I thought that was created from outside. I don't think that was a problem."
Dennis Irwin: "It's a sad day for Manchester United. It's a day we should celebrate what he's done for Manchester United. It was always going to come as a shock. Without doubt the best manager that's ever lived."
Steve Bruce: "We're shocked, nobody saw it coming. He's obviously been thinking about it for a long, long time. He will be a big hole to replace. It wouldn't surprise me if it's David (Moyes as next manager) and we wish him well. Whoever takes over...he's going to be some act to follow. It doesn't seem quite right that Fergie won't be in charge any more. I don't think the next manager will do 27 years."
Ruud van Nistelrooy: "2001-2006, 219 games, 150 goals under the most successful manager in football history. It was a unique privilege. #SAF"
Louis Saha: "Wow S A Ferguson leaving. Hope is [sic] health ok. He is the most powerful man i ever met in my life after my dad. Huge respect for Football God."
Michael Owen: "It's just not sinking in! Manchester United with no Sir Alex just doesn't feel right. What a man and great that it has ended on his terms."
Giuseppe Rossi: "What a career! Proud and honoured to have been coached by Sir Alex Ferguson. #thankyougaffer"
Man City captain Vincent Kompany: "Sir Alex, one of the best managers of all time. After 26 years of success in the game, we all owe him a tribute."
Ron Atkinson: "The significant thing might be the 20th (league title). I honestly didn't think he would finish, I thought he'd have at least another two years at it, maybe try to nick the European Cup back."
Premier League chief executive Richard Scudamore: "The Premier League has had the privilege to witness many great players, managers and teams. No one has made as great a contribution to the Premier League than Sir Alex Ferguson. His ability to adapt as the game progressed, developing players from within Manchester United's youth set-up and integrating them with some of the world's finest talent created many formidable teams playing some wonderful football."
FA chairman David Bernstein: "Sir Alex Ferguson's achievements are truly remarkable – he is genuinely one of the greatest managers of all time and certainly of the modern era. His contribution to English football has been outstanding in every regard and should be celebrated. On behalf of The FA I'd like to wish him a happy and healthy retirement."
PFA chief Gordon Taylor: "The game of football will be a lot poorer place without him. He has been quite simply the best. He followed in Sir Matt Busby's footsteps and even surpassed him. He will also be the toughest act to follow... Of course at times it has not always been smooth and we have had a difference of opinion but we always respected each other. He has had a faith and a belief in his youngsters that is rare in today's football."
LMA chairman Howard Wilkinson: "Today's news draws to a close the career of a man and a manager, the likes of which we will never see again. He is the epitome of the mantra 'Survive, Win, Succeed'. But, in private, with those he trusted, he was the very best sort of friend you could ever wish for. He always said he was too old to retire, let's hope he manages to enjoy the retirement he deserves."
Prime Minister David Cameron: "Sir Alex Ferguson's achievement at #MUFC has been exceptional. Hopefully his retirement will make life a little easier for my team #AVFC"
Labour leader Ed Miliband: 'Proud man. Great manager. Staunch Labour Party supporter. Sir Alex Ferguson will never be forgotten.'
Sports Minister Hugh Robertson: "His enthusiasm for our national game is boundless & I congratulate him on a remarkable managerial career."
Former Arsenal and Manchester City star Patrick Vieira: "It is the end of an era for a truly great ambassador, not only for the Premier League but for football overall. Best of luck to Sir Alex."
West Ham co-owner David Gold: "Sir Alex why are you retiring? I could understand it if you were old. Good luck in your future endeavours."
Radio presenter Danny Baker: "Reporters seriously suggesting Man U are now looking for next manager. Sure. This deal will have been nailed down like succession in N Korea."
United fan Eamonn Holmes: "Sir Alex - how do you follow that? Thanks for the memories, the trophies, the spats, the entertainment, the passion and the chewing gum..."
Former Crystal Palace striker Mark Bright: "After twenty six years, 38 trophies, thousands of packets of chewing gum, the great man has decided to call it a day"
Arsenal: "Everyone at Arsenal wishes Sir Alex Ferguson health and happiness following the announcement of his retirement as Manchester United manager."
Chelsea: "All at #CFC would like to wish Sir Alex Ferguson the very best in his retirement. He has been a fantastic adversary over 26 years."
Golfer Rory McIlroy: "An end of an era today! Sir Alex Ferguson, the greatest of all time! United will have a tough time trying to replace him!"
FIFA chief Sepp Blatter: "Just heard Sir Alex Ferguson is retiring at end of season. His achievements in the game place him without doubt as one of the 'greats'."
UEFA president Michel Platini: "Sir Alex has made a massive contribution to football, not only in Scotland and in England, but across Europe and beyond. He is a true visionary and I hope that, having helped us in the past through various coaching initiatives, he will continue to collaborate with UEFA to share his fantastic knowledge with the next generation of up-and-coming European coaches who all wish to emulate his achievements in the sport."
French sports daily L'Equipe: "Au revoir, Sir Alex - The legendary Manchester United manager has decided to leave his role. At the age of 71, after more than 26 years on the bench of the Red Devils, the Scot will step down at the height of his glory."
Spanish sports daily Marca: "Ferguson retires - On the table there are various names. The favourite one seems to be the current coach of Everton, David Moyes, but he is not the only candidate. Jose Mourinho is also in the picture."
Lisbon newspaper Record: "The day Ferguson got tired of winning".
Barcelona and Spain midfielder Sergio Busquets: "A historic coach is leaving us, a coach who will always be remembered in the world of football. It's a loss both for United and for the football world. The career he has had is spectacular, with everything he has won. He is an example for clubs who want a coach to stay on for so many years, always able to compete and among the best. I want to congratulate him on his career. He will be missed for sure."
Atletico Madrid striker Radamel Falcao: "Stand up, put your hands together and give him a big round of applause! Sir Alex Ferguson is retiring. Congrats for an amazing career!"
TV presenter and renowned Arsenal fan Piers Morgan: "Sir Alex quitting is the nearest thing to a trophy Arsenal have won in 8 years. Anyone fancy a conga around Beverly Hills?"
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Translation of study in Spanish:
noun plural studies
- 1 uncountable (act, process of learning) our days are spent in study and meditationdedicamos nuestro tiempo al estudio y la meditaciónanimal behavior is a fascinating studyel estudio del comportamiento animal es fascinanteto be in a brown study [dated]estar absorto en sus ( or mis etc. ) pensamientosstudy guidemanual (masculine) de estudiostudy tourviaje (masculine) de estudioExample sentences
Example sentences
- To meet those challenges, scholars must be proficient in more than one area of study.
- The curriculum can be completed in three years of full time study, including summers.
- The unintended consequences have already been the subject of much study in many books.
- Their oldest daughter is about to graduate from high school and hopes to continue her studies in higher education.
- She won scholarships to continue her studies in London at the Guildhall School of Music and Drama.
- Breda has also recently been employed to work in Kill Post Office, which allows her to focus more time on her studies and evening classes.
- 3 countable (room)Example sentences
- In most homes, it makes sense that any formal dining room has the dual function of a quiet study or reading room.
- Inside, there are six bedrooms, three bathrooms, a breakfast style kitchen, a study and a utility room.
- All the bedrooms and studies and sitting rooms were of Chinese style while the dining rooms, lounges and bathrooms were Western.
- 4 countable 4.1 (investigation, examination) to carry out or conduct a studyllevar a cabo or realizar un estudio or una investigaciónto make a study of somethingestudiar or investigar algoto be under studyestar en estudio or (Río de la Plata also) a estudioExample sentences4.2 (published report, thesis)
Example sentences
- All authors contributed to the design of the study and writing of the paper.
- Jeff Konigsberg had been working in his studio on a diagrammatic wall piece based on structural studies of the space.
- The study of art history in a Ph.D. program took up the better part of the next 15 years.
- His other books include studies of directors Robert Aldrich and David Lean and novelist Raymond Chandler.
- Many of the volumes were ancient and rare studies on various botanical topics.
- A number of studies on this topic are likely to be published shortly.
- 5 countable 5.1 (Art, Liter) her face was a studysu cara era un poemashe walked in, a study in greenentró hecha una sinfonía en verdethe speech was a study in sycophancyel discurso fue un modelo de adulaciónExample sentences
Example sentences5.2 (Music)
- Green Fish is a complex study of characters who are each trapped in their own desperate situations.
- The literature is replete with studies on various aspects of stress and coping in Western populations.
- There are no deep philosophical messages or complex character studies going on in The Funhouse.
Example sentences
- Among these were about two dozen gouaches that are studies for the larger oil paintings.
- Some of the drawings, like stained-glass tracery, are studies for the paintings.
- This celebrated, rare etching is based on studies Picasso made for a figure of a weeping woman in Guernica.
- This kind of ricercar has little musical interest, and is artistically on a par with Czerny's duller technical studies.
- Harmony and theory studies supported his first compositional efforts as a teen-ager.
- Indeed, the pianist Egon Petri once said Czerny wrote all of those studies because he hated children.
transitive verb studies, studying, studied
- 1 (at school, university)Example sentences
- A total of 1 370 524 children are studying at public educational establishments this school year.
- Scores of Muslim boys and girls are studying in educational and technical colleges in various parts of the country.
- He studied at the famous educational establishments of Darul Uloom Nadwatul Ulama and Madinah University.
- 2 (investigate, research into)Example sentences
- Catalyst Women, a non-profit business organization that researches women in the workplace, has studied the situation.
- They have to study the political situation as it has emerged for devising a strategy accordingly.
- A Ministry spokesman said they were now studying the geographical situation, as North Ribblesdale is close to Cumbria, where there have been 691 confirmed cases.
- 3 (examine, scrutinize)(evidence/proposal/map)she studied his face as they talked
estudiarle estudiaba el rostro mientras hablabanhe studied himself in the mirrorse observaba en el espejoExample sentences
- Rue fumed silently as he hummed contentedly and she watched him closely, studying his movements and actions.
- Lucas watched him closely, studying every inch of his face from those wide blue eyes right down to the spray of freckles across his nose.
- Paul watched her closely and studied the elder woman while his mind worked quickly.
intransitive verb studies, studying, studied
- don't study too hard!¡no estudies demasiado!she's studying to be a doctor/lawyer/psychologistestudia medicina/derecho/psicologíato study
underor withsomebody(painter/musician)
ser discípulo de alguien
estudiar con alguien(postgraduate student)
realizar su ( or mi etc. ) investigación bajo la dirección de alguienExample sentences
- In the second and third grade classroom, the teacher and the students studied the topic of immigrants.
- The students will spend two weeks here with a group of foreign students studying gender issues, chemistry and African literature, and a further two weeks at Phillips Academy.
- She paid attention during class and studied her notes and books.
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If President Obama had provided Americans with a truthful perspective on workers it would have meant a completely different approach to the economy. The president could have put forward a vision of a full employment economy and ending poverty. Instead he focused on declining deficits, a mistaken goal he put forward in his first State of the Union. He set the wrong goals then, and continues to pursue them. The result is an economy that is a disaster for most Americans, despite the president's attempt to create a false image of success.
Let us not reduce ourselves to the lie that we are consumers destined to combat an eternal, external enemy who is lurking behind the corner. This kind of outright manipulation of corporate and political elites who have everything to gain from a disunited, fearful citizenry must be seen for what it is: a direct insult to our human potential and dignity that we will no longer tolerate.
Centralization of wealth and power contributes to militarization, and social & economic injustice. Therefore, we support a restructuring of social, political and economic institutions away from a system that is controlled by and mostly benefits the powerful few, to a democratic, less bureaucratic system. Decision-making should, as much as possible, remain at the individual and local level, while assuring that civil rights are protected for all citizens.
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Gov. Dannel P. Malloy and members of the congressional delegation hailed the president's new proposals for curbing gun violence as common sense steps that could prevent another tragedy like the Newtown school shooting.
President Barack Obama and Vice President Joseph Biden unveiled a plan Wednesday to require criminal background checks for all gun sales while banning military-style assault weapons and high-capacity magazines and improving access to mental health services.
They want to put up to 1,000 more resource officers and counselors in schools and help schools develop emergency management plans. Twenty-six staff and students were killed Dec. 14 at Sandy Hook Elementary School.
In the midst of the grief and sorrow over the loss, Malloy said, "There was one question on the minds of people across Connecticut and around the nation — how do we make sure this never happens again?
"Today the president took the critical first step toward answering that question," he said in a statement. "The common sense measures he proposed today are something that we should all be able to agree on."
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Saturday, September 05, 2009
2010 Honda CB1000R announced
The 2010-spec Honda CB1000R remains unchanged mechanically – apart from new colours, there are no other changes on this bike. If you've always wanted a bike with C-ABS and metallic beige paint, you can have one now. The bike looks good as ever and for an all-around blend of practicality and performance, the big CB would be hard to beat.
Pricing and availability details coming soon.
2010 Honda CBR600RR announced
The 2010 Honda CBR600RR gets a new 'special edition' paintjob (above), but there no other cosmetic or mechanical changes have been made to the bike
The 2010 Honda CBR600RR continues as before, with no mechanical or cosmetic changes. C-ABS is still available as an option (an absolute must-have, in our opinion) and a new paint scheme is available, that incorporates a woman's face in a stylised, high-contrast pattern. We'd much rather stick to the very cool red-white-and-blue or all-black paintjobs though, thanks very much.
Available accessories for the 2010 CBR600RR include a black-tinted windscreen, colour-matched seat cowl, colour-coordinated racing stickers, lots of carbonfibre parts and a special ECU calibrated for C-ABS circuit usage.
Pricing and availability details for the new Honda CBR600RR to be added here soon.
2010 Honda CBR1000RR Fireblade announced
For 2010, the Honda CBR1000RR Fireblade gets a few new paint schemes and a few (barely discernable?) styling mods, including a modified tail unit with new clear lens taillamp and an aluminium muffler cover
According to the details given on Honda's press website, 'Innovations have been made to absorb fluctuations in engine torque and improve throttle control. The ACG flywheels have been made bigger and crankshaft rigidity has been enhanced to fit the flywheel size, increasing crankshaft inertia mass by 6.87%. This enables generation of optimal crankshaft inertia mass during racing, improving throttle control and racing potential. This has been achieved without any increase in weight through the use of lightweight components including an aluminium cylinder head sealing bolt, thin-walled flange section for the exhaust pipe and a smaller fan motor.'
'Our oxygen-sensing HECS3 (Honda Evolutional Catalysing System) constantly monitors emissions, reducing any harmful gases and tailoring fuelling for the most efficient combustion mixture,' says a press release from Honda.
As with last year's model, Honda's excellent C-ABS is an option on the Fireblade and is an absolute must-have in our opinion. Accessories available for the 2010 'Blade include carbonfibre rear wheel hugger, front mudguard and crankcase covers, carbon-fibre-look tank pad and fuel lid covers, colour-matched rear seat cowl, taller windscreen (black-tinted or clear), replacement rider's seat based on elastomer mesh technology, seat bag, tank bag, anti-theft kit, tubular steel paddock stand and a special ECU for C-ABS circuit usage.
Will the 'Blade still be one of the best all-around sportsbikes in 2010? Time and developments from Suzuki/Kawasaki/Yamaha will tell...!
Thursday, September 03, 2009
ION: Battery-powered prototype sportsbike looks good
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Tom Miceli, who has a BS degree in Industrial Design from the Appalachian State University in the US, has designed an electric sportsbike – ION – and a fully functional prototype is now ready. Tom, who designed and constructed the ION in a single semester, has used an 84-volt lithium-ion battery on the bike, which powers a three-phase AC motor that produces 34kW and 142Nm of torque.
The ION has a range of 100km and a top speed of 130km/h. A full recharge takes six hours. Seems like a neat piece of work to us.
The ION in action...
Wednesday, September 02, 2009
King Kenny rides the Yamaha TZ750. Again
Would you ride a two-stroke, 750cc, 125-horsepower dirt-tracker around the Indy Mile at 57 years of age? Flat-out, sideways, full throttle, no mercy. King Kenny would. He did. Some things never change...
Kenny Roberts, who won 500cc motorcycle GP racing world championships with Yamaha in 1978, 1979 and 1980, was back in action last weekend, during the USGP at Indianapolis. No, not aboard an old YZR500, but on something that's probably a bit scarier. Roberts rode his old Yamaha TZ750 dirt-tracker, turning in a few fast laps at the Indy Mile AMA dirt track race on Saturday.
Roberts, who rode the 'evil' TZ750 to victory at the Indy Mile back in 1975, showed that at 57 years of age he still has what it takes to ride a 125bhp (and no front brakes, remember!) brute on a dirt track. And get this – he did not do a single practice lap. No, the man just turned up and went flat out on a bike that was (is?) considered almost impossible to ride. The Grandpa from hell? Damn right. Respect is due...
Here, take a look at what it takes to ride this thing...
Tuesday, September 01, 2009
Kevin Schwantz on the 1993 Suzuki RGV500: "Everything about it was awesome!"
Kevin 'Revvin' Schwantz and his two-stroke 500cc Suzuki RGV500 were an unbeatable combo in 1993, when Schwantz won the 500cc world title
Kevin Schwantz rode a few demo laps around the Indianapolis circuit, just before the MotoGP event there on Sunday. Schwantz rode the same two-stroke 500cc V4-engined Suzuki RGV500 which he rode in 1993, the year when he won the 500cc motorcycle grand prix road racing world championship.
'Any time you get to get up on something that is that fast, even though the new modern stuff is a little more refined, to get on something that has got that raw power and that light weight with the acceleration and the stopping, everything about it was awesome,' said Schwantz, who rode Suzuki's 500cc two-stroke GP bike for the first time since his retirement in 1995.
'This bike was the championship-winning bike in 1993, so it's been in mothballs since. This is the first public outing on any track of any significance, for sure. I was piling down the straightaway and doing things that fast. It was awesome,' said Schwantz.
Sunday, August 30, 2009
MotoGP 3D: For those who really like to watch…!
All good? Now imagine watching this in 3D...!
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Very soon, you may have The Doctor and his MotoGP squad literally jumping out at you from your TV screens at home. All right, not really, but Dorna and 3D digital video specialists, PACE, conducted a successful trial of the latest high definition 3D Fusion camera systems, during the US MotoGP event at Laguna Seca last month.
Vince Pace (Founder – PACE) and his team shot some track footage at Laguna this year, with what's essentially the same 3D camera technology that's been used to shoot James Cameron's forthcoming sci-fi movie, Avatar. The 3D Fusion system relies on a dual lens system to capture left- and right-eye imagery separately, allowing the recreation of field perception depth during post-production. The system uses two HD camera bodies and a special acquisition rig to shoot 3D video.
Produced only for evaluation, a three-minute 3D video clip from Laguna was recently shown to Dani Pedrosa, Jorge Lorenzo and a few others at Indianapolis and feedback is said to have been 'overwhelmingly positive.'
'It was amazing. I saw a brief demonstration in Laguna, but this was more detailed today. When you see the images it's really impressive; it's like actually being there at the racetrack,' says Pedrosa. 'I saw MotoGP and I knew that this was the sport that would showcase our 3D technology to best effect,' says VFX specialist John Bruno, who planned the 3D trial shoot at Laguna Seca.
'Everyone at Pace is looking forward to working with Dorna in the future, to bring this unique 3D experience to MotoGP viewers worldwide,' says Vince Pace. 'It's imperative that, as the leading two-wheeled motorsports championship in the world, we keep abreast of all emerging video technologies, and see how they may be used to enhance the service we provide to our broadcast partners,' adds Manel Arroyo, MD, Dorna.
We don't suppose we'll be watching MotoGP in 3D glory on our television screens for at least another few years, but when it finally happens, it'll probably just be mind-blowing!!
For those who may be interested in knowing more about this 3D technology, visit the Broadcast Engineering website here
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Phyllis Ann Rice passed away on Nov. 4, 2013, at the age of 97, and went to be with her Lord and Savior.
She was born in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, to Jennie Barbara Moses Sheneberger and Milton Elmer Sheneberger.
She was preceded in death by her husband of 62 years, William Herman Rice, of Dolgeville. They were married Nov. 16, 1940 in Cedar Rapids. Before their marriage, she worked at McKesson Robbins and later she worked at the Daniel Green Shoe Company for 11 years. They had lived in the Little Falls and Dolgeville area in New York, Mount Dora, Fla., Charlotte, N.C., and Columbus, Mo.
Phyllis played violin in the Cedar Rapids Symphony Orchestra for six years prior to their marriage and continued to play in several churches until she was 84. She was currently a member of Covenant Presbyterian Church, Columbus, Mo.
She is survived by two daughters, Barbara Wilbur (Robert) of Columbus, Mo., and, Mary Noble (Douglas) of Charlotte, N.C. She leaves five grandchildren, Robert W. Wilbur, of Madison Mo., Gregory D. Wilbur (Sophia), of Franklin, Tenn., Christiana Guerrero (Eric), of Columbus Mo., Mark D. Noble, of Chapel Hill, NC, and Catherine Lankford (Andrew), of Charlotte, N.C; and one great granddaughter, Eleanor J.K. Wilbur; a sister, Grace Winters, in Watertown, Minn.; and several nieces and nephews. Phyllis was blessed to have many close friends and family.
Phylliss enjoyment of words led her to a lifelong love of writing poetry and several hymns.
A memorial service will be held 2 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 9, 2013, at the Covenant Presbyterian Church, 515 N. Lehmberg, Columbus, Mo. Lowndes Funeral Home in charge of local arrangements.
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