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Nice neck! Bruce Jenner was photographed for the first time on Monday, Feb. 10, showing off his bare neck after having surgery on his Adam's apple. Click here for more pics of Bruce Jenner.
The 64-year-old estranged husband of Kris Jenner stepped out in Thousand Oaks, Calif. while filming scenes for Keeping Up With the Kardashians. Jenner, sporting long hair, wore a blue T-shirt that exposed his neck during the outing.
The E! star recently underwent a procedure at Beverly Hills Surgical Center to flatten his Adam's apple. A source tells Us Weekly the Olympian intended to have the work done in December but postponed it until Jan. 19 after his plans were leaked.
One possible reason for his secrecy: The procedure can be a step toward becoming a woman. The laryngeal shave -- which starts at $5,000 -- "is, in many cases, a part of gender-reassignment surgeries," explains NYC-based cosmetic surgeon Michael Jones. "But that's not the only reason to have it."
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Hey Dude, can you come onto chat? So we can talk about Ben 10 ( 2013 ) Movie?
I want to help but there seems to be some confusion with the plot. I just want to clear it up.
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Oh, btw, that was me, I just forgot to log in.Loading editor
If you want to help with the movie, you might need to make some trivia on it if you like!Loading editor
Tragould, are you Larry? ( but in a different account ) or someone else?Loading editor
I'm a friend of Larry's and I'm a someone else, but I can help!Loading editor
I was thinking that the movie shouldn't have Vortex but be more connected to the Original Series. So...
have Vilgax and Animo. ( An anon wants Kevin 11 but I think 2 is good, 3 is too much. )
Check the poll I put in the comments section. Please read the storylines and tell me what you think.Loading editor
sure, why not, as long as they aren't the same mistakes as the Alien Force, and Ultimate Alien!Loading editor
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well like they made Gwen ugly with a voice of a stuffy nose, in Alien Force, and Ultimate Alien, where the aliens have the same voice, and Ben forgets his past self for too long and would remember some certain details from the original series!Loading editor
Okay, I get the Gwen thing, but the aliens don't have the same voice, and what are you talking about with the whole forgets past self thing.Loading editor
you know Dee Bradley Baker voicing all the Aliens in Alien Force, and Ultimate Alien, and Ben forgotton that Vilgax had light green spots, and had that raspy voice, and that Dr. Animo was Grandpa Max's age but now looks younger, and has Yellow Eyes, unlike the original version! More important, he forgot what the younger Version of himself looks like, I'm telling you that Paradox has been alternating time, images, and I think Ben's brain!Loading editor
1. Its a show, they wanted to save money
2. ALIEN FORCE WAS 5 YEARS AFTER THE ORIGINAL SERIES, OF COURSE HE FORGOT VILGAX HAD LIGHT GREEN SPOTS AND THAT VOICE. EVERYONE WAS REDESIGNED IN ALIEN FORCE! ANIMO WAS REDESIGNED, VIGLAX WAS REDESIGNED, AND BEN... I DON'T EVEN REMEMBER WHAT I LOOKED LIKE WHEN I WAS 8. THAT WAS YEARS AGO. ITS NOT A BIG DEAL.Loading editor
Well it's not, but Ben might need those memories, like when he met Ben 10'000 again in Ulitmate Alien, it was revealed ihe was not Ben's future version, and also well you may not like to hear it, but it shows that the redesign is taking control of Ben's Past Present, and Future, it's as if it was the original animation, and Gwen's color is Blue not pink, that's Charmcaster's color, I sense that something is wrong!Loading editor
Okay two more questions.
1. Can I help with the movie ( like change the plot and all )?
2. Did you come up with the Vortex idea?Loading editor
Tragould came up with the Vortex idea, and you can't change the plot, okay?Loading editor
Okay.Loading editor
And thank you for FINALLY replying.Loading editor
you're welcomeLoading editor
Larry, sorry for the hold up, the site kept messaging me!Loading editor
At the end of the film Kevin Levin returns and wants revenge from Ben and he laughs maniacly. (Which reminds you of the episode Kevin 11)Loading editor
Yep, but I saved it for the end Credits, This is Tragould talking!Loading editor
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If the standings hold, with SMC in a three-way tie for second-place, the Gaels would end up as a #4-seed in the WCC Tournament. If the Gaels win both and San Diego loses its final remaining conference game, the Gaels would move up to the #2-seed, no matter what BYU does.
Last week the Gaels split their two games, falling to the Toreros for the second time this season, then returning home to beat Loyola Marymount.
Jackie Nared continues to lead the WCC in scoring with 17.0 ppg (all games). She is also second in rebounding with 9.0 rpg. Teammate Danielle Mauldin leads the WCC in rebounding with 10.4 rpg. Mauldin is also fifth in the WCC in scoring with 13.2 ppg.
There is a good race going on to see who will be crowned the WCC scoring champ (WCC games only) entering the final weekend. USD's Amy Kame leads the way with 15.7 ppg, while Alex Cowling of LMU is at 15.4. Nared is a close third at 15.3 with all three in action during the final weekend.
The Gaels will honor four student-athletes on Senior Night. Andrea Bailey, Mia Greco, Morgan Hatten and Ashlee Smith will be honored in a brief ceremony shortly before opening tip on Thursday night.
Santa Clara enters the week having lost seven of its last nine contests, but split last week, losing to Gonzaga and defeating Pepperdine. SCU will host San Diego on Saturday afternoon after making the trip to Moraga on Thursday night.
Pepperdine enters the week having lost 12 consecutive games. Last week the Waves lost at home to Loyola Marymount by just two points and then suffered an eight point loss at Santa Clara.


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In MIT Technology review, a feature about how an infant delivered last week in California is believed to be the first healthy human born in the USA "with his entire genetic makeup deciphered in advance."
The baby boy's father, Razib Khan, is a grad student, conservative blogger, and geneticist who says he "worked out a rough draft of his son's genome early this year in a do-it-yourself fashion after managing to obtain a tissue sample from the placenta of the unborn baby during the second trimester."
Read the full feature here.
"We did a work-around," says Khan, 37, who is now finishing a PhD in feline population genetics at the University of California, Davis. "There is no map for doing this, and there's no checklist."
The idea of sequencing fetuses is extremely new and sensitive. Khan, who had no real medical reason to learn his son's DNA code, says sequencing his son in utero "was more cool than practical." He did it to show where technology is headed and because he likes "pushing the envelope."
Khan is already well known in genetics circles as a conservative blogger who publishes provocative views on genetics, race, and reproduction, most recently at the Unz Review, and has also criticized government regulation of DNA testing. Among his most frequent predictions over the last few years: sequencing of fetuses will soon become routine, like it or not. "The future is here, deal with it," he wrote on his blog in May.


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Verizon Cloud offers up to 125GB of storage, first 500MB free
0. phoneArena posted on 30 Apr 2013, 01:09
With the Verizon Cloud app installed on your smartphone, you can select which items to be backed-up on Verizon's remote server and if they should be synced automatically, such as text and picture messages, images and videos, call logs, contacts, music, or any saved file.
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1. ojdidit84 (Posts: 458; Member since: 16 Jul 2011)
Yeah... No. When I decide to leave Verizon when this contract is up, I'll do perfectly fine with the Google Drive and Dropbox options that I already have that will go with me no matter which carrier I migrate to.
3. ayephoner (Posts: 850; Member since: 09 Jun 2009)
verizon is awful. the only reason someone would sign up for this service is if they are completely ignorant of other options. vzw thrives on that notion. screw them.
5. JunitoNH (Posts: 1934; Member since: 15 Feb 2012)
Really, please tell me this options. Verizon as you said, overpriced; AT&T, overpriced, but not as bad; Sprint, but the kind of sux; T-Mobile, they are inconsistent, not the best voice and/or data dependability- and they sux. Mostly, everyone else are just MVNO of the other networks. Hence, why Virgin sux.
6. tll84 (Posts: 13; Member since: 28 Jul 2012)
JunitoNH, you are correct...at least in my situation. i am currently with verizon because the other options in my area are trash....if there was someone that could give me similar coverage i would switch in a heartbeat. but in SW iowa, this is the only good option i have.
7. ayephoner (Posts: 850; Member since: 09 Jun 2009)
I was refering to cloud storage options. but, there are many pre-paid options that run off of the big 4's networks. page plus and straight talk both run on verizon's network.
2. Sangeet (Posts: 232; Member since: 21 Apr 2012)
Seriously, this cloud thing is of no use in developing countries, as we get around 0.5~1 Mbps(MegaBits) speed per second only, seriously it would be better for phone makers like HTC to put an SD card slot in their phones, these guys have everything except an SD card slot which is definitely a deal breaker for most of the people, had HTC One X last year came with a SD card slot, it would have competed if not outsold the likes of Samsung Galaxy S3
I can see the same happening again with the Samsung Galaxy S4 and HTC One!!
4. MikeG77 (Posts: 415; Member since: 24 Nov 2008)
Sangeet i don't think the inclusion of an sd card slot would have meant better sales for the One X. The problem with HTC is that they don't know how to advertise, they don't have the budget to compete with someone like Samsung, they don't hve the buying power and even if they could they don't have the production capacaity to meat demand.


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Tuesday, 10 May 2016
print_tank is live!
Monday, 16 November 2015
Saga - Lying Cat
If you've not read the graphic novel Saga yet - I highly recommend it. It couldn't be more ace. Buy it, buy it now!
I thought I'd try out drawing Lying Cat, he's such an awesome character.
Monday, 23 February 2015
Stewart rig - happy dance times
Dance from Jane Ashby on Vimeo.
Thought I'd try out a little animation with Animation Mentors free rig 'Stewart', not to sound like I'm cuddling up to them at all, but its a lovely little rig, wish I could get my hands on the others.
Sunday, 22 February 2015
More design funtimes
I've been doing some more blog re-designs, this time for the wonderful HomemadeMama.
Had a lot of fun figuring out how to set up all the social icons and catagory links. Now to put social icons on everything!!!1!
Tuesday, 20 January 2015
Embroidery Ventures
Monday, 10 November 2014
Blog designs
I did some concepts for the lovely lady over at Geekchic.com to give her beauty blog a revamp.
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Quite liked the idea of having a nerd version of the header..
Wednesday, 10 September 2014
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Monkeydead Studios
Wednesday, 5 August 2009
Its great news that Ugly Love is going to be screened as part the London Short Film Festival.It will be screened as part of the MUSIC & VIDEO selection, and will take place at the Roxy Bar & Screen, London Bridge, on Saturday 16th January 2010
Ugly Love is also being screened as part of the Bang! in the bar programme and will be screened over the festival weekend at the Broadway Cinema in Nottingham. Come along if you can make it and see Ugly Love in action.
Ugly Love is also being screened as part of the Bang! in the bar programme and will be screened over the festival weekend at the Broadway Cinema in Nottingham. Come along if you can make it and see Ugly Love in action.
You can watch it in its entirety below.
Tuesday, 31 March 2009
I've been freelancing with the wonderful people at Trunk for the past couple of weeks making a couple of 3d assets for them, all done in 3ds.
Tuesday, 18 November 2008
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Mitsubishi HC7000 Projector Review
Mitsubishi HC7000 vs. Epson Home Cinema 6500 UB and Pro Cinema 7500 UB
More guessing time. These soon to be released Epson projectors build on the Home/Pro Cinema 1080 UB, and based on specs, should have even better black levels than the older model. If Epson delivers on the black levels, those two Epsons likey will have a small advantage over the HC7000.
The Epson Home Cinema 6500 UB and Pro Cinema 7500 UB have the creative frame interpolation for 96/120fps support (like the Panasonic), compared to the 24/48fps support on the HC7000 (and no creative frame interpolation). The Epson Home Cinema 6500 UB does not support an anamorphic lens, as it saves that feature for its more expensive, but almost identical Pro Cinema 7500 UB sibling. The Epson has the warranty advantage with a 2 year overnight replacement program warranty on the Home model a 3 years with 3 years of overnight replacement on the 7500 UB, instead of just a regular 2 year warranty like the Mitsubishi's.
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The Mitsubishi has two additional advantages. It is super quiet, and the Epsons (at least based on the older 1080 UB's performance), are likely to hold their title of noisiest of the 3LCD projectors. One caveat, Epson will have the new models in an all new casing, so, perhaps they will be quieter than the 1080 UB. Even if there is substantial improvement in this regard, the Mitsubishi will still be quieter. Just to clarify, while the Epson is noisy for a 3LCD projector, it is still a touch quieter than the typical DLP based home theater projector. The other noteworthy advantage of the Mitsubishi HC7000 is sharpness. The older Epson is just average. Epson says the new designs will be a little sharper, but, my best guess says the improvement will be slight, and the HC7000 will still be the clear winner. Of course, I've been wrong before.
I'm can't wait to shooting out these projectors. The HC7000 is likely to be price comparable to the Pro Cinema 7500 UB (or the Epson will be a little less), while the Home Cinema 6500 UB, will be significantly less (probably about $1000). For those who could care less about anamorphic lenses (at least 95% of us), the Epson Home version will likely look extremely attractive.
HC7000 vs. InFocus IN83 and IN82
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The InFocus IN82 is an older projector, and a classic DLP projector. It's sharp, has limited placement flexibility (no lens shift, 1.2:1 zoom), is larger, but more importantly is that it is a giant step up in brightness. Its black levels though, are no match for the HC7000, and it lacks the frame interpolation and 96/120fps frame rate, as well as the anamorphic features.
Of greater interest is the IN83, which is close in price to the HC7000, but a step up from the IN82. The InFocus has a superb image, with the best skin tones around, but its black levels are not in the same league. The IN83's black levels are typical of good projectors, but not great projectors, a year or more ago. Strictly average today. If you are into picture performance first, the IN83 looks even more natural than the HC7000, but it can't begin to match the HC7000 on those really dark scenes.
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Citing what it called "wholly inadequate" oversight of a faraway subadviser, the Securities and Exchange Commission fined and ordered repayment of advisory fees by Morgan Stanley Investment Management. According to the settlement, Morgan Stanley will repay its client, the Malaysia Fund, $1.8 million for fees it paid from 1996-2007 for "research, intelligence, and advice" that […]
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One for the money, two for the show, three because uh – uh, comes before four, and here we go! – Tigger On Monday, the Securities and Exchange Commission announced not one, not two, but three actions against investment advisers for failing to put in place compliance procedures designed to prevent securities law violations. The […]
Compliance Officer Banned in the United Kingdom
As a compliance officer, I often find that many lessons come from enforcement actions. Those actions imposed on compliance officers are especially instructive. The latest to catch my attention comes from the United Kingdom. The Financial Services Authority levied a £14,000 fine and banned a compliance officer from performing any significant influence function in regulated […]
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These are some recent compliance related stories that caught my attention: Where the Bribes Are by the James Mintz Group The Foreign Corrupt Practices Act, passed in 1977, has led to more than 200 cases covering activity in about 80 countries. On this map, the darker red that a country appears, the larger the total […]
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Awesome Gluten Free Chocolate Chip Cookies
READY IN: 1hr 10mins
Recipe by Pajamama2
This is a favorite recipe I adapted to be gluten free for my husband. It's soft and chewy and doesn't dry out quickly like most gluten free cookies do. It originally came from "Best of Country Cookies" by Taste of Home.
Top Review by alexsummer123
I made these twice and you can definitely tell they are gluten-free. My celiac relatives liked them, but I wouldn't say they taste normal.
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Ingredients Nutrition
- 1 cup butter
- 3⁄4 cup packed brown sugar
- 1⁄4 cup sugar
- 1 (3 1/2 ounce) package vanilla instant pudding mix
- 2 eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 1⁄4 cups gluten-free flour, mix (I use Bette Hagaman's Featherlight Flour Mix.)
- 1⁄2 teaspoon xanthan gum
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
Directions See How It's Made
- In mixing bowl, cream butter, sugars and pudding mix.
- Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition.
- Beat in vanilla.
- Gradually add flour mix, xanthan gum, and baking soda.
- Stir in chocoate chips.
- Drop by rounded teaspoonfuls 2 inches apart onto parchment paper lined cookie sheet.
- Bake at 350 for 8-10 minutes.
- Remove to wire racks and let cool.
- Enjoy!


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Excellent 86%
Mayfair & Piccadilly. Modern deluxe hotel in the heart of Mayfair.
"very comfortable hotel" (4/7/2017)
"First class all round" (21/11/2016)
The 4* Deluxe Washington Mayfair hotel is located in the very heart of London on an upmarket side street.... More info
The Kensington
0.2 miles
Superb 93%
Close to Fulham Rd. 5* Regency style townhouse in the heart of Kensington.
"Absolutely superb" (18/9/2016)
"Excellent" (17/3/2013)
In the heart of fashionable Kensington set in row of Regency style townhouses, More info
Rydges Kensington
0.2 miles
Excellent 87%
Off Cromwell Rd. Boutique 4* close to the museums
"Lovely hotel, fab location for the museums, par..." (6/3/2016)
"just perfect" (3/3/2015)
Located a short stroll from the exclusive shops of Knightsbridge and Kensington High Street the Rydges Ke... More info
Crowne Plaza Kensington
0.3 miles
Superb 91%
Cromwell Rd. Fantastic 4* near the Museums of Kensington.
"Great hotel" (1/4/2016)
"Staff were fantastic" (18/3/2015)
Just a couple of minutes` walk from Gloucester Road underground station the Crowne Plaza London Kensingto... More info
BW The Cromwell
0.3 miles
Exceptional 95%
Kensington. 3* hotel in great central location.
"Fab Hotel" (5/7/2017)
"Excellent" (4/7/2017)
Best Western The Cromwell is a charming 3* hotel in the heart of Kensington. More info
The Bentley
0.4 miles
Excellent 85%
Kensington. Luxury 5* with spa facilities.
Cheapest price guaranteed
UK-based customer service with freephone: 0800 633 8000
The Bentley Hotel offers opulent 5 star accommodation in a residential area of the Royal Borough of Kensi... More info
Ashburn Hotel
0.4 miles
Superb 91%
South Kensington. Victorian house, turned boutique hotel situated on Cromwell Road.
"Excellent hotel" (17/3/2017)
This Victorian house, turned deluxe boutique hotel is situated in the enviable position on Cromwell Road ... More info
Park International
0.4 miles
Exceptional 95%
Kensington. 4* hotel ideally placed within walking distance of many attractions.
"Excellent Stay" (28/5/2017)
Park International is a stylish 4*hotel in the heart of Kensington, an ideal base during a visit to Londo... More info
Avni Kensington
0.5 miles
Good 75%
Kensington. 3* 10 minutes from Natural History Museum
"Perfect for a midweek minibreak" (16/12/2015)
"Clean rooms, comfy bed and very helpful, friend..." (11/9/2015)
Situated in the heart of Kensington on Harrington Gardens, the 3* Avni Hotel is located just a 10 minute ... More info
Mercure Kensington
0.6 miles
Excellent 87%
Kensington. Superb contemporary 4* close to Kensington shopping & museums
"Really good value for money" (2/7/2017)
"Helpful friendly staff and excellent breakfast" (8/12/2014)
The contemporary 4 star Mercure London Kensington is centrally located in the Kensington and Chelsea dist... More info
Burns Hotel
0.6 miles
Excellent 86%
Earls Court. Housed in a Grade II building close to Earl`s Court Underground station
"Great location, lovely staff" (29/6/2015)
"A well-managed hotel that plays out of its leag..." (21/6/2015)
Formerly the home of actress Dame Ellen Terry, the Burns Hotel is situated in a Grade II listed building ... More info
Indigo Kensington
0.7 miles
Exceptional 97%
Kensington. 4* hotel close to museums and designer shopping.
"Indigo hotel" (10/3/2017)
"Excellent!" (23/2/2015)
Situated in Kensington close to Earls Court, the contemporary 4* Hotel Indigo London Kensington offers fa... More info
Cadogan Hotel
0.7 miles
Superb 93%
Knightsbridge. Sloane St. 5 star close to Harrods
Cheapest price guaranteed
UK-based customer service with freephone: 0800 633 8000
The Cadogan is a quintessentially English 5 star townhouse hotel located just off Sloane Square, just a f... More info
11 Cadogan Gardens
0.7 miles
Superb 90%
Sloane Square. 5* hotel close to designer shopping.
"Comfotable stay" (22/8/2015)
"Breath taking" (15/12/2014)
Nestled just minutes away from Sloane Square in the heart Chelsea, 11 Cadogan Gardens offers sumptuous 5*... More info
London Lodge Hotel
0.7 miles
Excellent 87%
Earls Court. 3* townhouse hotel
"Very friendly staff." (27/12/2012)
"no problems. will stay again" (14/10/2011)
The London Lodge is a 3* hotel situated in the heart of Kensington More info
Lord Jim Hotel
0.8 miles
Good 70%
Earls Court. 3* hotel close to London`s finest museums.
"My 2 day London trip!" (23/6/2017)
"Good hotel" (18/5/2016)
The Lord Jim Hotel has recently been refurbished to a high quality and modern standard. Situated on a qui... More info
Best Western Boltons
0.8 miles
Very Good 81%
Earls Court. A hotel in the perfect position for those looking to explore London.
Cheapest price guaranteed
UK-based customer service with freephone: 0800 633 8000
The Best Western Boltons Hotel is a clean and comfortable 3* Deluxe occupying a prime location in the hea... More info
Knightsbridge 5*
0.8 miles
Superb 94%
Knightsbridge & Harrods. 2 minutes from Harrods!
"The best view over London I have ever had in an..." (14/12/2016)
"Made our stay special" (15/5/2016)
With Hotel Direct`s excellent rates at this luxurious 5* hotel uniquely inclusive of Full English Breakfa... More info
Kensington Court
0.8 miles
Very Good 82%
Earls Court. 3* with great transport links.
"very nice stay quite hotel" (25/5/2015)
"Right Price, Right Place" (29/3/2015)
Located between Kensington and Earls Court the Kensington Court Hotel is a great location for guests look... More info
Seraphine Olympia
0.9 miles
Excellent 85%
High Street Kensington. Contemporary hotel overlooking Holland Park.
"Great value fir money" (11/11/2016)
"Very helpful staff" (12/9/2016)
The Seraphine Olympia Hotel is ideally situated on High Street Kensington, just a few minutes` walk from ... More info
Near Hyde Park
1.0 miles
Very Good 82%
Hyde Park. Contemporary 4* overlooking London`s most iconic park.
"Clean and staff were brilliant" (2/7/2017)
"Ten out of ten" (19/6/2017)
Housed in an elegant grade II listed building and centrally positioned overlooking Hyde Park, this Secret... More info
Thistle Ken Gardens
1.0 miles
Very Good 83%
Overlooking Kensington Gdns. Swift West End access
"wWnderful Stay" (25/4/2017)
"Fantastic views from room 709" (4/4/2017)
The 4* Thistle Kensington Gardens is a purpose built property overlooking Hyde Park in the Bayswater area... More info
Hyde Park 4*
1.0 miles
Excellent 87%
Hyde Park. Elegant 4* including Full English Breakfast.
"Amazing hotel. Superb service. Excellent locati..." (16/4/2017)
"Hyde Park Thistle Hotel" (12/3/2017)
This 4* Hidden Gem is conveniently situated overlooking Hyde Park and Kensington Gardens. More info
Mornington Hotel
1.1 miles
Excellent 89%
Hyde Park. Elegant 4* hotel within easy reach of Oxford Street.
"A great little find, close to Hyde Park" (14/11/2016)
"The hotel culture" (26/7/2016)
The 4 star Best Western Mornington Hotel is a period townhouse that elegantly combines Victorian characte... More info
Lancaster London
1.1 miles
Superb 90%
Hyde Park. Opulent 4* deluxe overlooking Hyde Park
"Fantastic!" (17/10/2015)
"Brilliant" (8/6/2015)
Offering breathtaking views across London`s premier green space - Hyde Park, the 4* deluxe Lancaster Lond... More info
Bayswater 4*
1.1 miles
New hotel
A luxury hotel too cheap to mention by name
Cheapest price guaranteed
UK-based customer service with freephone: 0800 633 8000
Opposite Hyde Park the 4* Hidden Gem is a stylish modern hotel. More info
Duke of Leinster
1.2 miles
Very Good 81%
Bayswater. 3* hotel close to Hyde Park.
"Weekend visit to London" (22/2/2016)
The Duke of Leinster hotel is situated in a great location in the Bayswater area just a 10 minute walk fr... More info
Blakemore Hyde Park
1.2 miles
Exceptional 100%
Bayswater. Popular, recently refurbished, 4* hotel with a fitness centre and just a short walk from Hyde Park.
Cheapest price guaranteed
UK-based customer service with freephone: 0800 633 8000
Located in the Bayswater area the recently refurbished Blakemore Hyde Park has an ideal location from whi... More info
The Intercontinental
1.2 miles
Exceptional 100%
Park Lane. Contemporary 5* hotel close to London`s major attractions.
"Excellent service" (17/7/2016)
Located next to Green Park the Intercontinental Park Lane is ideally situated for guests looking to enjoy... More info
Z Hotel Victoria
1.3 miles
Excellent 88%
Victoria. Stylish, compact rooms in the heart of Victoria.
"Fantastic," (8/1/2017)
"Z Hotel in Londons Victoria excels ?" (4/11/2016)
The Z Hotel Victoria is a design led conversion of a Victorian townhouse, with a prominent mix of archite... More info
Express Earls Court
1.3 miles
Superb 92%
Earls Court. 3* close to the exhibition centre.
"Very friendly and helpful staff" (21/12/2015)
Located just a 10 minute walk from Earls Court Exhibition Centre the Holiday Inn Express London Earls Cou... More info
Indigo Paddington
1.3 miles
New hotel
Paddington. 4* hotel with great transport links.
Cheapest price guaranteed
UK-based customer service with freephone: 0800 633 8000
The 4* Hotel Indigo London Paddington is centrally located within a 2 minute walk of Paddington Station, ... More info
Victoria 4*
1.3 miles
Excellent 89%
Victoria. A luxury hotel a stones throw from Buckingham Palace.
"Friendly good location" (24/7/2016)
"Good time had by all" (3/3/2013)
Just moments away from Victoria Station, this grand Hidden Gem has undergone a recent major refurbishment... More info
Phoenix Hotel
1.3 miles
Superb 92%
Hyde Park. 3* hotel within easy reach of London`s most popular attractions
"Clean" (30/11/2015)
Located within a 5 minute walk of Hyde Park the Best Western Phoenix Hotel is just a 3 minute walk from B... More info
The Athenaeum
1.3 miles
Exceptional 96%
Piccadilly Luxury hotel close to Buckingham Palace
"Very comfortable and well looked after" (1/3/2016)
"Exceptional!" (23/8/2015)
Located in the heart of Mayfair and situated opposite Buckingham Palace, this elegant 5 star hotel provid... More info
Gresham London
1.3 miles
Good 74%
Paddington 3 Star hotel close to the station
"superb breakfast" (28/2/2016)
"The staff were above and beyond helpful and fri..." (28/7/2015)
Situated a mere 5 minute walk for London Paddington Station, The Gresham Hotel is placed in the heart of ... More info
Norfolk Towers
1.4 miles
Good 75%
Paddington. 4* Close to Paddington station & Heathrow Express
"Clean, friendly, close to station i.e. train an..." (24/3/2017)
"Excellent night stay" (21/4/2016)
Situated in close proximity to Paddington Station, 4* Norfolk Towers Hotel offers swift access to Heathro... More info
88 Studios
1.4 miles
Superb 92%
88 Studio Boutique apartments in the heart of Kensington.
"Great Little Find" (19/7/2017)
"Great location. Rooms clean and tidy. Bed reall..." (19/4/2017)
The 88 studio apartments are located in the upmarket trendy area of Kensington and Chelsea. More info
Doubletree Victoria
1.4 miles
Superb 91%
Victoria. Luxury 4* close to station
"Perfect" (25/1/2015)
"My wife and I were very impressed with all aspe..." (15/9/2013)
The DoubleTree by Hilton London Victoria is a luxury 4 Star hotel close to Victoria Station where More info
Oxford St. 4 star+
1.4 miles
Superb 90%
Marble Arch. Secret 4 star dlx on Oxford Street with FREE Full English Breakfast & Wi-Fi
"Fantastic Staff" (22/6/2017)
"Stylish hotel" (4/6/2017)
One of London`s newest World Class hotels. This 4* luxury hotels nestles above Mayfair and Oxford Street ... More info
Nadler Victoria
1.4 miles
Exceptional 100%
Victoria. 4* hotel close to Buckingham Palace.
Cheapest price guaranteed
UK-based customer service with freephone: 0800 633 8000
The Nadler Victoria is a luxurious boutique hotel located a short walk from Buckingham Palace. More info
The W14 Kensington
1.5 miles
Exceptional 97%
Kensington 3*. Modern and contemporary budget hotel.
"Great find for a great price!" (17/7/2017)
The W14 is a budget hotel located in trendy Kensington. More info
Amba Marble Arch
1.5 miles
Excellent 89%
Marble Arch. 4* near Oxford Street & Selfridges
"Excellent helpful, polite staff." (19/3/2017)
"First Class all round" (13/3/2017)
Overlooking Oxford Street the 4 star deluxe Amba Hotel Marble Arch is located in the heart of London`s wo... More info
Flemings Mayfair
1.5 miles
Excellent 89%
Mayfair. Luxury Mayfair hotel off Piccadilly.
"Excellent Friendly Service" (7/12/2014)
"amazing" (23/11/2014)
Situated in a quiet side street just off Piccadilly, Flemings Hotel Mayfair benefits from a multi-million... More info
St. George`s Inn
1.5 miles
Excellent 88%
Victoria. Recently refurbished 3* close to the sights.
"St.Georges`s Inn" (13/4/2017)
"Excellent welcome" (18/10/2016)
The St. George`s Inn Victoria is ideally located just a 5 minute walk from Victoria Train station, making... More info
Park Plaza Victoria
1.5 miles
Superb 94%
Victoria. 4* deluxe close to Buckingham Palace.
"Hotel was excellent" (5/8/2017)
"Park plaza lovely hotel." (28/2/2016)
The Victoria Park Plaza is a 4 star deluxe hotel in the heart of Victoria. More info
Doubletree Chelsea
1.5 miles
Excellent 88%
Below Kings Road. Chelsea hotel mins from Kings Rd
"Wow" (14/12/2015)
"Quiet hotel" (22/10/2014)
The 4* Doubletree Chelsea is a stylish and comfortable hotel in one of London`s most exclusive areas. More info
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The public radio series "Travel with Rick Steves" has secured major underwriting support from the European Union Delegation to the USA through April 2014.
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Disclaimer: Apparently they aren't anybody's anymore; but definitely not mine.
Slow Motion
When Christina Finn opened her eyes that morning, one thought rang clear in her head. Today is gonna suck.
It was Friday, the last day to indict Jeffers before Congressman Knowles personally tried to have them all fired. She rolled over and stared at her alarm clock—5:03 AM. When she collapsed into bed at 12:30 last night, she'd had the lofty goal of hitting the gym this morning. Now she hit snooze and rolled back over. Just five more minutes. She could still iron her skirt and make it to the office by 7:00.
Already 15 minutes late, Christina ran the last few steps to her office, a large non-fat, no foam, extra hot latte clutched in her hand. Snooze hadn't exactly worked out and when she woke up at 5:58 AM, there was barely time to shower, let alone iron. Smoothing the belt on her hastily selected green shirt, she hoped that pairing it with simple black pants would cut it as the power suit of the day.
Steele had everyone gathered around his desk when she entered the office. Wisely dropping her coffee at reception—when you were late, office sludge was supposed to do—she slipped into Jim's office beside Brian.
"You're late," Brian mumbled beneath his breath.
"Well, when sleeping at the office becomes the norm…" she teased.
"Finn!" Steele barked, holding out a file in her direction. "Have this witness ready for the grand jury by noon." As her hand closed over the file, he added, "That's if you have time."
"Of course," she sad brightly, ignoring his implication. Turning, she slipped passed Brian on her way out of the office, rolling her eyes exaggeratedly.
He coughed to cover a laugh, sending a smile to her face. She'd been giving Grant the cold shoulder ever since Brian took her out to dinner last week. Maybe the case would be over at a decent time tonight and they could grab a drink, a quick bite. She headed back to reception in search of her latte, thoughts of Brian's smile swirling in her head.
She only went to the courtroom to lend support. Legally she wasn't needed and if Steele weren't so wrapped up in his 5:00 deadline, he would have sent them all back to the office hours ago. The importance of the afternoon wasn't lost on her, but when Steele left abruptly with Cabot, handing the reigns to Brian, she found herself daydreaming about that possible drink after court. She'd treat him, a reward for breaking Jake Patterson and obtaining the crucial bed-sheet evidence.
When Wade grabbed the guard's gun, it took her a full 10 seconds to realize why Brian was suddenly holding up his hands. Then Jeffers grabbed his own pistol and within minutes he was standing over her and Jess—Who's next?
Brian hadn't left her side since their 'situation' began. That's what she'd decided to call it—a situation. Hostage-taking, held at gunpoint, threatened with your life—all those had instant bad vibes; like just thinking the words was enough to bring bad luck. A 'situation' was much more calming. You had a situation when your coffee order got screwed up; you had a situation when you spilled red wine on your new white cashmere sweater. Situations were innocent, unassuming. She'd definitely be telling her mother they'd had a situation at work today—if she could help it, guns wouldn't come into the conversation at all.
Linguistic thought sent her tired mind into a stupor—there sitting on the floor, leaning against Brian's shoulder. When Congressman Knowles whispered that she should ask to use the bathroom, she barely registered his request.
She didn't get an explanation; Brian, ever the white knight, volunteered in her place. Watching him standing there, playing the role of 'sick hostage' to perfection, she felt guilt flood her body. Why wasn't she brave enough to do that? Jeffers wasn't going to shoot her, if anything he seemed to have a perverted respect for the female hostages.
Berating herself, she hardly noticed when the Congressman vaulted from the floor. Then, as she watched in horror, Brian, stupidly, threw himself into the fray. Now she was paying attention. The three men tousled for only a moment before the clap of a gunshot sent them tumbling to the floor. Christina screamed as she scooted towards Jessica. Jeffers was lying on the floor, blood spattering his white shirt. Then the Congressman shot him twice, and in return Jeffers put a fist-sized hole in his back.
It was over in seconds—two men dead, Brian lying on the floor beside them. She panted for breath as she sought out his eyes; felt relief settle in her heart that he was okay. Then his eyes left hers, darted down to his stomach. She followed, she had to, and when she saw the thick pool of blood gathering by his side…well later she'd say she wasn't even surprised.
"Stay with me, we're gonna get help." She was kneeling on the floor beside Brian, her pants soaked through with his blood. It was bad, she didn't need a medical degree to know what 'lost too much blood' looked like. His face was pale, almost grey. Nick had pressed his suit jacket against the wound. Jessica had found a briefcase and fashioned a crude pillow.
Chris gripped his hand tightly in hers. "Brian, look at me."
His eyes rolled as he tried to find her face. She made it easier for him, leaning over to catch his gaze.
"I'm going to get help. You stay with us, don't give up."
"You…don't…" He struggled to speak.
"Shh, don't talk. I'll be right back." She pushed off the floor, trying to stand.
Somehow he gripped her hand tighter, pulling her back down. "Don't…don't be stupid."
She smiled. In unimaginable pain and he was still thinking of her. "I'll be careful."
Again she tried to push off the floor, again he pulled her back down. "Chris…" He swallowed roughly, pained etched on his face. "Chris, I…I love you."
There was a split second where his eyes cleared, focused directly on her, and she knew, without a doubt, that he meant it. Then he was gone, head lolling to the side in unconsciousness. She glanced up at Jess and Nick, shock on both their faces.
He loved her? The knot in her stomach drew tighter. This man, this friend, this…amazing, strong, brave person that she loved too. She'd known it for months but admitting it never felt safe. Now, with him inches from death, she felt all her emotions rush to the surface.
"Brian," she whispered, caressing his face. He didn't respond and she felt a fire flare in her belly. Gritting her teeth, she pushed away again, this time without resistance.
Her last words were directed to Nick and Jessica. "Don't you let him die."
If she'd thought it through, it would have made more sense to negotiate the release of Brian alone. Instead, five minutes after the bullet pierced his body, five minutes after his life began spilling out of his body, she found herself teetering on the top step of the courthouse entrance, Wade's gun pressed tightly to her temple. The barrel was hot against her face; the smell of gun powder thick in her nose; Wade's breath tickled her neck as he melted his body to hers.
Wade talked all the way down the stairs. I wasn't supposed to be here. I never meant to shoot him. Jeffers would have killed all of you!
She believed him, she honestly did, and now she had until the very last step to convince him to surrender. This man who they'd railroaded into being here today, this man who, as a result, had left Brian dying on the floor inside, this man still deserved her mercy for what she'd been a part of.
There were days when she really hated having morals. This was one of them.
Last step and Christina stopped walking. She swallowed thickly. Bravery was within her, somewhere, way down deep. She could do this—she could follow the police instructions and maybe even save Brian's shooter in the process. Her instructions to Wade were simple, "I'm going to take one more step and then fall down to my right. You can come with me, or stay standing, but it's my bet that sniper is a sure shot."
She didn't give him a chance to respond, just took a deep breath, stepped, and dropped to the ground. Closing her eyes as she did, she never looked to see if Wade was behind her.
Her world slowed to a crawl. Images blurred before her, sounds were muffled in her ears. The police swarmed the courthouse steps, depositing her in a waiting ambulance. She tried to fight them off but there were so many people—lights, questions, paramedics. She had to get away from here. Find Brian. In slow motion, she struggled to her feet, pushing past a reporter, stumbling through the crowds. Suddenly a firm hand grasped her arm and she felt herself falling back to reality.
"Chris! Are you okay?" It was Steele, with Cabot; their concerned faces crowding her vision.
She gave a jerky nod, then shook her head. Her voice rasped as she spoke, "Brian?"
Jim supported her weakened body. "It's okay, you did good," he assured her.
"Brian," she repeated again. Her head tilted, eyes pleading with them for answers. She stared first at Cabot, then Steele, and back again.
Finally, Jim nodded. "Come with me."
Christina fingered her watch. 5:03 AM—a full 24 hours since she'd first awoken yesterday morning. She'd known the day was going to suck but this was so far beyond anything she'd imagined. Standing, she smoothed her hands over her shirt, wincing when she realized it was covered in blood spatters. Her pants hung in heavy wrinkles, soaked through and crusted over with the horrors of the day. Someone had suggested clean clothes but she wasn't ready to part with these yet; until she saw this ordeal through to completion, she was going to keep every reminder she had.
A woman in a white lab coat appeared at the door, motioning for her for follow. She'd been here once before, for a case. It had been horrible then, it was terrifying now. At the end of a short hallway they stopped before a large door. The woman pushed through and Christina let the door swing back between them, the sign on the front expelling her breath from her body. This was it, she was actually going to see him—The Morgue.
As clean as an operating room, or at least what she imagined one to be, the morgue was sparse. Only one person, one body, lay in the large room. Where the others were she didn't know, and didn't care. She was only here to see one person.
"Are you ready?" the Medical Examiner asked her.
Christina took a deep breath, biting her lip as she nodded her head quickly. Tears stung her eyes as the sheet was pulled back, her hand reached for the table and gripped it. His face—so innocent, so serene. She closed her eyes, shook her head. Composing herself was impossible but she tried, breathing out slowly, looking away. Her eyes were drawn back to him, to his body.
"Why?" she whispered, hand shaking as she reached out.
"Don't touch the body." The sharp voice of the ME pierced her reverie.
She glanced up quickly, disbelieving that this simple need was denied. The ME remained strong; Christina couldn't even say goodbye. Pushing back from the table, she felt her emotions threaten to spill over. Not here, not in front of this nameless woman in this sterile room. This was not the place were she would cry her first tears over his death.
She rushed from the room, pushing through the swinging doors. Down the hallway, past the chairs, she ignored the elevator and threw herself into the stairwell. One flight, two, she pushed upwards until she could no longer catch her breath and then escaped onto the fifth floor. Visitors were forbidden at this early hour and she checked warily for staff as she quietly walked down the hallway. Her heart pounded in her chest, her throat still thick with tears. There was a darkened room just ahead and she slipped inside, shutting the door behind her. She rested her head against the door, fighting to calm herself. Breaking down wasn't an option; she'd promised Brian that she would be strong and she was going to keep it.
Ahead, a single light illuminated a curtained-off bed. Slowly, she approached, peeling back the curtain to reveal a sleeping body—tousled hair, bare chest, a thick white bandage covering the surgical scar on his stomach. She resumed her place at his bedside, the seat she'd been in ever since Steele had brought her to Brian's room hours before. It had been touch and go for a while, a lacerated liver that would take weeks to heal, but for now he was stable.
Her heart calmed as she sat by his side, reaching out to cover his chest with a blanket. Her actions woke him, his eyes flickering open.
"Where'd you go?" Brian's voice was quiet; ribbons of pain on his face.
"Shh, don't. Just sleep," she replied, smoothing her hand along his arm.
He was quiet for a moment, settling into the bed, then he pushed onwards, speaking with closed eyes. "You went to see him."
She bit her lip sharply, fresh tears springing to her eyes. Bowing her head, she couldn't find the words to reply.
She sobbed, shaking her head, fighting not to cry in front of him. Her hand pressed against her lips. "Please…" she begged.
Softly, she felt his fingers grasp her arm. With gentle force, he led her to him, his hand smoothing her hair as she lay on his chest.
"You did everything right." His voice was quiet, tired. "You saved us, put yourself on the line."
"It's not enough," she sobbed. The image of Wade's body lying in the morgue assaulted her mind. Clean shot to the head, just like they promised. How was she supposed to make sense of this day? An innocent man—dead because of her. A child—fatherless because of her.
"It is not your fault."
Seemingly reading her mind, Brian said everything right. Whispering soft words of comfort, holding her as she cried for the life that was sacrificed so his could be saved. It didn't make sense, it couldn't, but it was real. Raising her head, she turned her tear-filled eyes towards him. Something else was real too, something she never thought this day would bring.
Staring, she tried to find words to express her emotions. She felt like she'd been dragged to hell and back, and probably looked it, but somehow he was still smiling at her. Drug-induced or not, he looked happy. Careful of his injury, she pushed back and then slid onto the bed beside him. He accepted her with open arms, nestling her against his chest.
She felt him kiss her head and closed her eyes in a blissful moment of peace. "Brian?" Her voice penetrated the darkest of nights. "I love you too."


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Koffee With Karan now has yet another unforgettable episode in its list. Bad boys Emraan Hashmi and Mahesh Bhatt were at their most scandalous self sitting across Karan Johar. If the most bitchiest episode until now was Deepika Padukone and Sonam Kapoor's, the Bhatt khandaan has proved everyone wrong. There, definitely, were a lot many people breathing fire after this episode last night, but the one most happiest person after it was Karan Johar, of course.
Mahesh Bhatt's Rapid Fire Round
One thing you would like to change about the film industry today?
It's pathetic lust for the Oscars.
An idea that changed your life?
There is nothing like enlightenment, UG Krishnamurthy.
If you could assign super powers to the following people, what would you give them?
Kangna Ranaut: Shape Shifter, a chameleon.
Alia Bhatt: The powers to become invisible.
The actor you consider the future of Indian cinema?
Raj Kumar Yadav, the guy now called Raj Kumar, the guy who made a fantastic debut in Shahid.
React in one word to the following...
Reality shows: No reality at all.
Casting Couch: Reality.
Censor Board: We are changing with time.
Critics in India: Irrelevant.
Remakes and Sequels: Money making device of the medieval times, need to be junked into the dustbin of history.
Award Ceremonies in India: Illusion, illusion and more illusion.
What would biopics named on following people be?
Salman Khan: My name is Khan.
Ranbir Kapoor: Ladies Man.
Aamir Khan: My experiments with truth.
An overrated film according to you: Barfi.
An overrated director: Sanjay Leela Bhansali.
An overrated actor or actress: Kajol.
The last film you wanted to walk out on: Rockstar.
One person who should never think of dating Alia: No one should think of dating Alia.
Pick one: Aashiqui 1 or 2?
Aashiqui 2.
Mallika or Sunny Leone?
Fame or fortune?
Alia's biggest competitor is Shraddha or Parineeti?
Aditya, Varun, Siddharth, Sushant, Arjun, Ayushmann, the brighter future?
Your favourite director of the current lot?
Imtiaz Ali.
Deepika, Katrina, Kareena, the more stunning actress?
Rank in order of acting talent - Anushka, Priyanka, Deepika, Katrina and Kareena?
Kareena, Deepika, Anushka, Katrina and Priyanka.
Ranbir, Hrithik, Shahrukh, Salman, Aamir and Ajay - Rank in order of acting talent.
Shahrukh, Ajay, Hrithik, Ranbir, Salman and Aamir.
Emraan's Rapid Fire Round
An idea that changed your life?
His (Mahesh Bhatt's) idea for me to kiss on screen.
If you could steal one thing from the following (not necessarily materialistic), what would you steal?
Abhishek Bachchan: His wife.
Ranbir Kapoor: His girlfriends.
Saif Ali Khan: His wife.
Shahrukh Khan: His house.
What does Emraan Hashmi have that the following people don't?
Ranbir Kapoor: Kisses.
Hrithik Roshan: Real dramatic films.
Your best on screen kiss was with: Jacqueline.
Your worst one: Mallika Sherawat.
An actress you want to take on a romantic date?
Katrina Kaif.
The role in recent times that you feel you could have done better?
If you were to enter the following people's bedrooms, what would you find?
Kangna Ranaut: A dictionary.
Salman Khan: Jeans Belt and shoes.
Saif Ali Khan: I hope Kareena Kapoor.
Mallika Sherawat: An idiot's handbook to succeed in Hollywood.
One thing you miss about being single: One night stands.
What would you like to say to the following people...
People who find you sexy and hot: Bang on.
People who say you belong in "massy" and not "classy" cinema: Watch Shanghai.
One piece of advice you would give Ranbir Kapoor: Stop playing the ladies man stereotype, the press wants it more than you.
Katrina Kaif: Lose Him.
Deepika Padukone: Lose Him.
Shradda Kapoor: Eat.
Have u ever... (just yes or no)
Hooked up in a public place: Yes, I have.
Bitched about another actor: Yes, I have, always.
Flirted with a fan: Yes (very innocent flirting).
Another actress you would like to do intimate scene with: Deepika.
Name an actor or actress that comes to your mind when I say the following:
Overrated: Imran.
Ladies man: Me.
Macho: Salman.
Plastic: Aishwarya.
Parineeti, Shraddha or Ali?
Sushant, Varun, Aditya, Arjun, Siddharth or Ayushmann?
Sushant, Varun and Siddharth.
Next director you want to work with?
Raj Kumar Hirani.
Anurag Basu or Milan Luthria?
Milan Luthria.
Deepika, Kareena, Katrina - The more stunning actress?
And for being the most scandalous, Emraan Hashmi gets the special Hamper from Karan Johar.


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Here's an affordable modern credenza
Tyler puts together a credenza from the Traby line, only to have it blend too well with the floor. Eight coats of high gloss paint later, we have a winner.
He also replaced the stumpy Traby legs with Capita legs.
See more of Tyler's modern credenza on his blog.
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I want to know more about other ideas..
Just see this: http://www.moderncollections.com
I use to have one for all my old records, but it went to the charity shop, you could of had it.
so that's what a credenza is! I want one,… bookshelf/coffee table/storage….
Nice blend of wood and paint I like it
So maybe he only painted it, but some people may not have thought of that, so it's still nice to show the options. And the legs look great.
I love my trabies just as they are but maybe one day I will want to paint them.
Tyler Here,
Charles, ya you are right I did not make a dog house out of it, but there was some thought as how to bolt them together. So I guess it was more of an assemblage, if that is a word.
I did try to stain it before I painted it, but the stain would not take to the "real" wood veneer.
Actually I was going to paint the to inside boxes orange but I thought I would loose the wood grain look.
it does blend too well with the wall, i'd paint the interior orange!
Looks cool .
If you really want to get closer to the Danish modern look, a dark stain might be more fitting.
ditto charles.
so, the hack is that he painted it? sheesh…
And now it blends in too well with the wall. But seriously, looks great.
Great hack. It looks like a million bucks. There is a lot you can do with this collection.


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I also have a work background in music since I did live concert engineering and I've also worked behind the scenes in college radio. I've listened to most every major style of music, so my favorites aren't limited to a particular style. I do tend to listen to contemporary music more often.
I'm a long-time Objectivist NOT a Libertarian! What this really means is that I'm more interested in connecting the why to the how rather than just advocating for taking particular actions regardless of motives.
I tend to be opinionated, but I keep my opinions to myself unless queried. I have long-term goals, but I think I've become a bit better at setting interim steps.
I'm also back in school studying computer programming for a second Bachelor's degree or a Master's degree. I'm also trying to continue with musical work.
I moved into a different part of Orange County and got a house for rent!!! I'm still house and car shopping.
Movies: ...not enough favorites, but _The Mask of Zorro_ is my #1 favorite of the past dozen years or so. I also love _Blade Runner_, early James Bond movies, early Mel Brooks movies are good as far as comedy goes....
Music: ...maybe too many?!? Again, I've heard thousands of bands, but these days, I mainly listen to Italian and Japanese progressive rock as well as DEATH & TAXE$ (with Tom Shannon), FIELDS OF THE NEPHILIM, KING CRIMSON, TANGERINE DREAM, and Klaus Schulze. (_Farscape_ seems like it will be okay, but it's not going to be the best work for either Schulze or Lisa Gerrard.)
Food: Yes, please... I mainly prefer American, Italian, Thai, and Indian, but I've tried many other cuisines.
Television: I watch financial programming (of course) and some sports (but overwhelmingly tennis.)
I used to watch (in no particular order):
_Nash Bridges_
_Mythbusters_ (though I don't care for the newer engineers)
_Magnum P.I._
_Hawaii 5-0_ (the original series, of course!)
_Monty Python's Flying Circus_
_The Vicar of Dibley_
Really, any BBC comedy is likely to be worth watching. (By the way, I consider BBC news to be mildly interesting though it's patently hard Leftist propaganda!)


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Holy goddamn! Got six minutes to kill? Need a Friday diversion, a palate cleanser, if you will, to wash this week's Freaky Friday entry from your dome (we told you the shit was heinous)? Here you go. Watch this. It's the latest bit from the Mims Brothers. You'll laugh, you'll cry, but, more importantly, "When you see him, you'll be like, 'Jesus Christ! That's dracula!" Uh, actually, he looks more like Uncle Sid in a role he was born to play. Oh and don't miss the epic performances from onetime Rockbar manager Robert Perry and Sid's Mims Brothers counterpart Andy Berg -- looking for all the world like some sort of clinical hybrid Jason Lee and Johnny Knoxville. Oh, and speaking of Rockbar, don't miss the cameo. We'd recognize that gaudy wallpaper anywhere.
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