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Reviews for Thief Gold
Great stealth, outdated thoughjmods5710 | Aug. 19, 2014 | See all jmods5710's reviews »
Thief is probably one of the best stealth games ever made. It is a linear game but you have different ways of killing your enemies, using different items. People often look at the original Thief games when comparing stealth games, and for a good reason too. Unfortunately, by today's standards, the game looks VERY VERY ugly, and some controls feel very much like they came from the 90's, which is when this game was released. If you played it back then and want some nostalgia, then sure, buy it. If you don't care much about graphics and want to play an excellent stealth game, sure, buy it. But if that isn't you, then I cannot recommend this game. It will be too hard to enjoy for you. Keep in mind my rating is by today's standards.
The Grandfather of Stealth Games884okeoJ | July 4, 2014 | See all 884okeoJ's reviews »
One of the best PC games ever made, Thief is an incredibly satisfying experience for stealth fans everywhere. The non linearity of each level allows you to approach beating it from so many different angles. You can also decide if you want to take down guards, or simply slip through the level unseen, without being detected.
The graphics haven't aged well, but that can be said for most games made in the early 3D graphics era. The soundtrack is excellent, and the voice actor of Garrett adds dry humor to the game. Thief is a must play for any stealth game lover.
Read this to get the most out of Thief Gold!!DarthMRN | Feb. 11, 2014 | See all DarthMRN's reviews »
Thief Gold is perhaps the best Stealth title you will ever play. If it is beaten, it is only by its successor Thief 2, and there is simply no consensus on which is better.
You are placed in a huge, open-ended level with enough verticality, depth and complexity that you can can and will get lost in it. Multiple paths to your objectives. A host of trick arrows and tools, along with a climbing system sophisticated enough to let you climb and jump on pretty much anything, lets you tackle this non-linear level however you choose. The possibilities are endless, and the replay value great.
Each such level is connected by beautiful narrated openings, strung along into a series that starts slow, but builds into a gripping and occasionally frightening storyline that you are unlikely to ever forget.
However, my fellow reviewers have said all there is to say about this game already, so the above core features aside, here is why mine is an essential review: The game has two flaws to a modern player: Graphics and climbing physics. The former is obvious and to be expected, the latter simply an annoyance that mars and otherwise stellar game. But there is a remedy. Mods.
The first mod is TFix, which is essential. Do not try without it. It fixes the graphics a little, but more importantly fixes the climbing, turning this game into a primitive Mirror's Edge. Along with some stability fixes for modern systems.
The second is the Thief Gold HD Mod. Not essential per se, but even fans who played on release must admit the game looks pretty bad by today's standards. With the HD mod, however, it looks positively gorgeous! If your only reason to stay away are the ugly screenshots, here is your remedy. Doesn't require a monster PC either, like some HD mods do.
Buy! You will not regret it, if you like simulation or stealth in your games.
A pioneer of the genreGmen | Nov. 28, 2013 | See all Gmen's reviews »
In the 1990's most of the popular games were first person shooters. While this game takes place from the first person perspective, the gameplay therein is almost a complete departure from what one is used to.
There are no guns – the closest you have in terms of weapons to firearms is a bow with several different types of arrows, which you can use to, among other purposes, set things alight, douse torches, or put guards to sleep with. You will also rely a lot on sound to determine where noise is coming from so you have less chance of running in to an enemy – but this works both ways. You need to make sure you don't make too much noise or risk giving your position away. You also need to keep to the shadows and stay in the dark as often as possible. This is in stark contrast to most FPS titles, where you can make as much noise as you want and you'll still stand a fair chance against the enemy. Here, combat often doesn't favour you – and that could have something to do with the sluggish controls, but I digress.
The graphics in this game were never one of its selling points, but the AI is still frighteningly intelligent to this day. Couple this together with hauntingly atmospheric missions and excellent sound design, including an ambient/electro industrial type OST – not too dissimilar from the work of Trent Reznor – and you have a unique title that many have been inspired by but few have been successful in emulating.
You should have no problem liking this game if you like stealthy titles. If you're more into Call of Duty, avoid at all costs.
While a little rough around the edges, still a masterpieceUn0va | Oct. 27, 2013 | See all Un0va's reviews »
Thief Gold, like its flawless sequel, is one of the best games to ever enter the stealth genre. Full of tension, secrets, and conspiracies, this is one game that no stealth fan should miss out on. Compared to Thief 2, it suffers one significant flaw - the game has several levels that focus more on action, or simply aren't as magnificent as the other levels, such as Cragscleft. It offsets this with levels like the Sword, but they're still there. Regardless, this is still a flawless game that you should play.
Best stealth game of all timelok0812 | Oct. 24, 2013 | See all lok0812's reviews »
Thief by far is one of the best stealth game ever created. You are tasked to complete objectives in each of the stages, along the path you can steal things and discover hidden things that are related to the story of the game. The game includes the previous update giving the game a total of 15 missions to explore. Each of these missions are linear but with different kind of gadgets will give you different opportunity to take down your foe. Overall, this is the first and the best stealth game that has ever been so successful as well as set the standards to all stealth genre to come.
One of the Greatest Stealth Games of All Timethegaminglyfe | Oct. 24, 2013 | See all thegaminglyfe's reviews »
No doubt about it, Thief is one of the greatest stealth games of all time. It's not only an amazing game but without Thief we wouldn't have great games like Splinter Cell. The biggest flaw is the graphics that have definitely aged. But if you can get past that, you are going to have a great time! The game is still a challenge and it is very fun and still a satisfying feeling when you've just completed something very difficult. One of the best parts of this game is the freedom, there are lots of different ways to accomplish your objectives. If you haven't played and beaten this game already, you owe it to yourself as a gamer to do so.
Classic StealthConorEngelb | Aug. 14, 2013 | See all ConorEngelb's reviews »
Thief was the stealth game that defined the stealth game genre and shaped its future. Despite its age, the game remains fun to play and challenging to play successfully. Few stealth games of the present have reached this level of well-thought out stealthiness.
Father of stealth gamesmahon | July 30, 2013 | See all mahon's reviews »
The game must be the father (or one of the fathers) of the stealth games genre. And although its appearance is very rusty now, the gameplay still shines. There were many stealth games released after this one but the first Thief remains a classic and still can be immensely enjoyable.
One of the great assets of the game is how much you need to listen to your surroundings, and I must say sounds still don't sound dated in this game. Also the freedom you are given and multiple ways you can deal with your missions can still put many newer games to shame.
The Gold version of the game improves upon the original, adds some missions and polish. If you haven't played the original - do yourself a favour and try it. Especially that now it's such a cheap gem.
Hard Gameiamkyo90 | July 26, 2013 | See all iamkyo90's reviews »
Currently hard to find games where the learning curve is difficult. This is one of them, stealth and darkness are essential, I confess I have not finished because of its difficulty. But that's really good.
Brilliant GameSnipad | June 22, 2013 | See all Snipad's reviews »
Amazing game that features a well thought out stealth system, that leaves the player in amazement. This game brought out the stealth genre to a whole new level that will only get more amazing in the years to come! Highly recommend it to anyone who wants a nice and stealthy atmosphere.
An immersive stealth gameVahgrant | May 2, 2013 | See all Vahgrant's reviews »
Despite its age, Thief still is a masterpiece. If you can forgive its old graphics and its weird control layouts you clearly will fall in love with the game. Its gameplay is really deep, indeed, first your weapons are a real pleasure to use with the blackjack, which gives a real advantage playing as a ghost, or you bow, allowing you to switch between some various and very helpful arrows such as fire arrows to deal more damage or moss arrows to help you sneak past guards. The lock picking system which is quite fun and adding stress whenever a guard is around. The sounds your character makes makes you think about your every step if you don't wanna get caught and finally the light system which is one of the main point of the game is perfectly done, even though every lights in the game are pre-rendered. Its story and ambiance are close to perfect, the game is visually dark, which makes you feel like a thief unlike any other games, with quite an original story even though it really starts in the middle of the game. Its level design offers you the ability to get to your objectives by a lot of different ways and gives the game a great replay value. The universe is enormous, with a lot of different enemies, such as guards or some kind of monsters, and clans.If you're really eager to know about the background of the game you sure won't be disappointed. And obviously its main character Garrett is a fun and loveable character, every of his sentences are memorable adding a lot to the universe of the game. There are obviously some flaws in the game, such as the IA of the guards who know exactly where you are sometimes, but it shouldn't stop you from getting this game, it's a fun and unique classic.
A totally classic must!abelfs | Dec. 8, 2012 | See all abelfs's reviews »
When you rate a game, you must pay attention to the moment it was released. With almost 15 years, Thief was a revolutionary stealth game that will test you rabilities in the dark. Surround by its atmosphere and enjoy this jewel that still shines nowadays.
this is the start of all stealth games.fable2 | Sept. 10, 2012 | See all fable2's reviews »
There is something with the graphic engine of eidos games. The graphics are not kind of wow. The game has a chilling atmosphere. Pulls you in and then it's tough getting out. The game is mostly dark, therefore had to play it with lights off. Music really compliments the chilly atmosphere of the game. The tasks are a good challenge. It's very funny listening to the guards talking to themselves. Sneaking at the patrolling guards is really thrilling. More thrilling are the moments when the guards chase you. It's very hard getting them off your back. The game has a lot to offer. The vast expanse of the city lies in front of you to explore it. The lighting is superb and you will always find places to hide yourself in dark nooks and corners. Immerse yourself in this beautifully made game, It's a nice package, worth your money and time.
Great gameZinzun | Sept. 4, 2012 | See all Zinzun's reviews »
Thief was one of the first stealth game I ever played.The game is hard,but the setting is really good and this is a real stealth: avoid combat if you can and use shadow to hide you and past the guards.The graphic is still good, and the Gold Edition offers a few new levels to complete. A must buy.
I adore this game!TheStealthyOne | Aug. 10, 2012 | See all TheStealthyOne's reviews »
This review is not written based off of nostalgia, as I played the game last month. I adore this game for its brilliant atmosphere, sound design, simple mechanics, and gratifying gameplay.
The intense experiences you will have navigating finely crafted levels with unknown horrors and forces are unmatched.
Classic StealthIganX | July 23, 2012 | See all IganX's reviews »
The first FP game to involve a stealth mechanic in a very innovative way. The aim is not to engage in combat as in many other FPS, but to avoid it and act as a true thief. Besides, its medieval setting makes it even more attractive. A must have for anyone.
Great game, totally worth it.Gh0st233 | June 18, 2012 | See all Gh0st233's reviews »
This is one of the games that have made our childhood. Why is this game so impressive?
The stealth is amazing, graphics are amazing for its time, and the voice acting is just plain silly, which is a good thing, in this case, and the game environments seem very atmospheric, needless to say. Plus, you get extra gold content with this purchase, and it's on Steam. What a great combination.
I'd recommend this game to anyone.
The pioneer of stealth games..NoLove3827 | June 16, 2012 | See all NoLove3827's reviews »
This game may be old, but it still plays great. It's the pioneer of First Person Stealth. This game is definantly worth the $9.99! And since its the Gold version, you get the extra missions and the other gold content as well.


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Looking for dives..
- DottieRose Mar 26, 2009 03:50 PM
My boyfriend and I are going to visit Chicago in May and I am in charge of the food part of the trip because im the foodie. We really like small local places that most people tend to stay away from haha. Im also looking for dive bars if anyone can help me out there too. We are putting most of our money into the trip so Im looking for places more on the cheap side. Any help would be great thanks!
Are you looking for places that are actually crummy/decrepit, or just inexpensive? Because I can think of a lot of inexpensive places to eat, including many storefront neighborhood restaurants offering various ethnic cuisines, but I would not refer to most of them as "dives".
Also, in what part of the area (city neighborhood or suburban town) will you be spending time and staying? Chicago is a huge city, with the metro area extending 100 miles from end to end; even the area generally called "downtown" is too large to be easily walkable from one end to the other.
And are you willing to travel to different neighborhoods around the city? If so, will it be by car, or by public transit?
re: nsxtasy
We are staying by the airport I am pretty sure. One thing that he would want is a really good chili dog, we have gone to many places and none are good enough. As far as the dive part we are more "dive bar" people. We don't go to clubs. Neighborhood place bars/places to eat is a better way to say it I guess. Cheaper is better, but if its worth it we don't mind spending. No chains. Best Pizza would be good to know too.
re: DottieRose
Which airport? We have two, O'Hare and Midway.
Will you have a car? (That affects whether or not to recommend places that aren't convenient to public transportation, and whether to provide directions by car or by transit.)
Here's a discussion about hot dogs:
Asking about the best pizza in Chicago is guaranteed to generate disagreement. Here are a couple of discussions where you can find many opinions on that subject:
re: nsxtasy
I will but we want to park it and used transit. My boyfriend likes sweeter sauce on pizza.
re: DottieRose
I think you'll be wasting precious time looking for a great chili dog around here. That's not our style (it's hard enough just to find good chili in Chicago.) This is our style:
Plenty of recs on a nearby thread on "3 great dogs."
By the way, do you want a dive bar with great blues, as well as decent-enough cajun-style food? Try here:
re: beanbreath
CTA? Thats really nice thanks!
re: lbs
There are actually quite a few nice hotels near Midway Airport, including a Marriott, a Courtyard by Marriott, Fairfield Inn, Residence Inn, etc. They are all located along what is called the "Midway Hotel Center", the stretch of Cicero Avenue south of 63rd Street, the southern boundary of the airport. Many local Chicagoans are not aware of their existence because anyone approaching the airport by car or cab from the Stevenson Expressway gets to the airport first and doesn't drive that far south on Cicero Avenue.
We still don't know whether the OP is staying near O'Hare or near Midway.
re: nsxtasy
Hi there - sorry to revive an old post - but I'm heading to Chicago for business in a couple weeks and I'm staying in this Midway Hotel Center. Are there any good restaurants around this area - I will likely have a car but won't have time to travel more than just around that area......
Thanks!!! (I know - I'm missing all the downtown places - but OTOH, my wife would kill me if I went to those places without her.....)
re: techmasterten
>> Midway Hotel Center. Are there any good restaurants around this area
You might want to take a look at these topics:
Sunday Lunch Near Midway - http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/671203
Interesting places near Midway Airport? - http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/502503
Help near Midway - http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/344026
Recs needed for MDW Area - http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/381975
Good Eats Near Midway? - http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/365105
>> I will likely have a car but won't have time to travel more than just around that area......
FWIW, by car, if it's not prime commuting time, you can get downtown in under 20 minutes.
re: techmasterten
Zaragoza Restaurant
4852 S. Pulaski Rd. (1 block N. of Archer Ave.)
(773) 523-3700
A unique, one-of-a-kind Mexican restaurant serving a style of birria ... roasted goat served with made-in-front-of-you corn tortillas and a helping of TLC from the Zaragoza family. BYOB. Call ahead to confirm the hours on the day you might visit. Probably a 10-minute drive from your hotel.
re: techmasterten
6314 S. Cicero (at 63rd Street)
(773) 585-6100
Two blocks north of your hotel on Cicero, just a short walk away. Chicago's best-known purveyor of double-crust "stuffed pizza", one of two main types of our delicious deep-dish pizza.
And, if you'd like to try the other type...
Lou Malnati's
3859 West Ogden Avenue (near Cermak/22nd and Pulaski)
Chicago, IL 60623
About 10-12 minutes drive from your hotel. Chicago's best-known purveyor of single-crust "pizza in the pan".
Wherever you go, phone ahead with your pizza order to avoid waiting 30-45 minutes while seated for your pizza to bake.
re: nsxtasy
This is a little late, but I certainly hope no one took you up on the Ogden Ave Malnati's. It's Lou Malnati in name only. When we were there a couple of years ago, it was basically a neighborhood place that served soulfood and tolerated as best as can the occasional pizza order. Service was very kindly, but food execution was execrable. In response to a request for a cheese pizza w/ anchovies, we got a cheese & sausage pizza (obviously long-frozen) w/ hideously dessicated anchovy bits on top. It was by miles the worst pizza experience I've ever had, and the apologetic way in which it was served led me to believe there was no possibility of sending this puppy back to the kitchen. I've no idea why the Malnati chain continues to lend its name to this place.
re: Tripper
We are staying by O'Hare.
re: DottieRose
There are several steakhouses in the O'Hare area, but they are not dives. OTOH you can get some good $9 burgers there. I'm referring primarily to Gibson's; other steakhouses in the area include Morton's, Capital Grille, Wildfire, and Rosebud.
Flamingo's Seafood has spectacular regional Mexican cuisine, emphasizing seafood dishes. This is NOT your conventional Mexican restaurant; check out the menu on their website. Great food and the decor in this converted former gyros restaurant is eclectic, some might think it divey. www.flamingosseafood.com
Giordano's, at River Road and Higgins, has delicious double-crust "stuffed" deep-dish pizza. Phone ahead with your pizza order to avoid waiting 30-45 minutes while seated for your pizza to bake. www.giordanos.com
For Thai food near O'Hare, lots of folks recommend Elephant Thai, at 5348 W Devon Ave. www.elephantthaicuisine.com
For Italian beef sandwiches, Al's #1 Italian Beef has a location at Cumberland and Higgins. www.alsbeef.com
Depending on where you are staying, you are probably near one of the stops on the CTA Blue Line (that's our elevated subway). From there, you can easily get to some of our better food places. (For transit info, see www.transitchicago.com ). If you enjoy barbecue, and particularly if you enjoy dry-rub barbecue with a strong smoky flavor, you'll like Smoque; take the Blue Line to the Irving Park stop and walk two blocks. www.smoquebbq.com Honey 1 barbecue has a higher "dive quotient" than Smoque, although it's not quite as close to the el; it's about half a mile north of the Western stop. www.honey1bbq.com Or, you can take the Blue Line to the Logan Square stop, where you'll find Lula offering local/seasonal foods ( www.lulacafe.com ) and, a few blocks down Milwaukee Avenue, Real Tenochtitlan ( www.realtenochtitlan.com ), another option for creative provincial Mexican food. Of course, there are many, many places in downtown Chicago, too many to list.
re: nsxtasy
I would urge everyone to avoid the Al's on Higgins west of Cumberland. It is nothing like the original Al's, and in fact offers a pretty mediocre (at best) beef sandwich.
re: nsxtasy
I picked my DH from the airport last night and had always wanted to try Flamingo's - we were not disapppointed!
They serve blue corn chips with a tomatillo salsa and another dish with ceviche.
We started off with a app - baked goat cheese in a chorizo/ chipotle sauce. This was to die for - SPICY but GOOD!
I had the Filete de Dorado con costra de cangrejo which is
Pan fried Hawaiian Mahimahi with crab meat crust and chipotle lobster sauce.
Again, very good. Simple, fish cooked perfectly. The only complaint (and it is minor) that I would make is that I did not care for the rice. It was very brothy and was pretty overpowering.
DH had the Filete de Matarraya en poblano chile salsa - Pan fried Skatewin fillet in poblano strips, served in a cream sauce. It was also served with saffron rice - his rice was MUCH better than mine.
I also had the 20 oz margarita. Darn thing was a MONSTER.
They also put on a tasting menu for $38. That will be next time...
Also, if you are using a GPS, please be aware that it comes up as Marisqueria Flamingo's.
The menu online is also out of date as there are new dishes and some are no longer offered or are out of season.
re: Btbam420
Siam Noodle at Leland and Broadway (just South of Leland) has great cheap thai food and is a byob. They were featured on check please (a local show about local restaurants). It is sooooo good! If you like Ethiopian, Ras Dashen (Broadway and Ardmore, just north of Hollywood) is fantastic. It's definitely affordable (neither place at all is a dive, but definitely not going to empty your wallet) and delicious. You can get meat combo dishes and vegetarian platters, lots of choices! If I think of any other ideas I'll post them!
Are you interested in honky tonk-ish dives? There's an old school favorite in Uptown called Carol's Pub (http://www.centerstagechicago.com/mus...) that should suffice for the divey sceney. While you're in Uptown (which I think of as one of the great diverse neighborhoods of Chicago), you can also check out the Green Mill, which is one of the oldest bars in the city (its known for its reasonable priced drinks and jazz).
re: Eaterlover
>>check out the Green Mill, which is one of the oldest bars in the city (its known for its reasonable priced drinks and jazz<<
...as well as being one of Al Capone's hangouts...
(& a great place to visit!)
re: beanbreath
Have you seen the new Broadway street building kitty corner to the Green Mill? (http://www.uptownupdate.com/2008/04/u...) It is an insanely gorgeous building and ALSO rumored to be a Capone hangout. I guess that dude got around.
Chicago has a lot of neighborhood bars. Not all are "dives." Check out the Charleston in Bucktown at 2076 N. Hoyne (cash only). If you like sushi, there's a great place within walking distance that's BYOB called Coast. Makes for a nice, inexpensive evening. And the Charleston often has great jazz or blues. Another local dinner option is Cafe Laguardia (Cuban).
Dottie, I am the burgermaven from Chicago. Near the airport is Paradise Pup. I sent Guy 'Guido' Fieri there for Diners Drive ins. Problem is that its only open Monday thru Saturday from 11 am to 5 pm. long wait but worth it. Best diner burger in USA. Char Cheddar medium rare. french fries and real malts. The italian beef is superb. Hot dogs are good but burgers are #1. On desplaines river road north of Touhy and south of Oakton. 10 minutes from Ohare.
The Assembly: in Hoffman Estates. Eat at the bar. great burgers on char grill.
Kuma's Corner. Belmont and just off the Kennedy. 20 minutes from Ohare. Heavy Metal bar and great - best burgers.
Ricobene's: breaded Italian Steak...there is one downtown. only kind in USA
Big Al's Italian Beef. look for locations.
The above are all cheap but great food quality and quantity.
Northbrook: DiPescara for good food: seafood, burgers, etc.
Pizza: you should try Gino's; Lou Malnati's; Due's; for deep dish Chicago pizza.
Look for coupons on restaurant.com big discount.
For a splurge Morton's has some specials: go between 4 and 6 pm Monday thru Friday and in the bar they have $10 items for $2 and $3. burgers, steak sandwiches, crab cakes. some great deals. One near airport.
re: burgermaven
Thank You!
re: DottieRose
Let me give you a few good suggestions, after having lived in Streeterville, Lincoln Park, Ravenswood, Rogers Park and the North Shore over the years.
If you're staying near O'Hare, I hate to inform you that you're going to have to drive a little to get to the really interesting places, but if you can do that (maybe 20 minutes or so), you've got a lot of neat options.
Ribs - Gale Street Inn (10-15 minutes straight down the Kennedy, depending on Kennedy traffic). Best in town. Great atmosphere, but the place fills up fast. If you go, go early (6:30 or so). Ribs are about $22 and they come with a sides and stuff, so that's about all you'll drop,except for drinks.
Atmosphere - Gulliver's on Touhy near Sacramento (20 minutes or so). Broad menu, but trust me when I tell you, you won't believe the interior of this place and you'll remember it forever. They've got more faux-antique stuff literally everywhere in that place than anywhere I've ever been in my life. And the food it all good, from pizza to steak to fajitas to whatever. But you don't go there for the food, per se. You go there because it's the most stuff nailed to a wall that you've ever seen and it's worth the optical experience to eat their better-than-average but by no means exceptional food. And the price is right. It'd be pretty hard for 4 adults to drop $80 in there (excluding drinks). In fact, I don't know if it's possible.
Noon-O-Kabob on Kedzie near Lawrence (20 minutes or so). Persian food and it's fabulous (my wife's Persian). Great stuff. Get the Soltani, and sprinkle it with the purple stuff on the table in a pepper-flake shaker and enjoy. I've never dragged anybody there who didn't love it, and I drag a lot of non-Persians there - and have for the 20 years I've been married since I first tried Persian food. You will NOT need appetizers, because the portions are HUGE. It'll cost you $18 a head tops, plus drinks, and you'll love it.
As far as dive bars go, I'm too old (40+) to give you any suggestions that are worthwhile. But each of these joints are within easy screaming distance of real neighborhood bars, which I define as bars where the bartenders actually know what a short glass is and have them for you if you ask for one...
re: shivas
>> Gulliver's on Touhy near Sacramento (20 minutes or so).
It's not far from there, but if you're looking for Gulliver's, you'll have better luck if you look on Howard just east of California/Dodge. :)
re: nsxtasy
Thanks, I thought it had moved when I wasn't paying attention.
re: burgermaven
Paradise Pup is very good for burgers and teriyaki chicken sandwiches. The beef? It's decent, but there's much better. In my opinion, a better option for beef in the area is Bob-O's, on Irving Park just east of Cumberland.
There is a bar called High Dive that serves really great food! I highly recommend their ahi tuna club or their burgers! They are reasonably priced and have a great beer selection as well.
The bar is located in Wicker Park at the intersection of Damen and Chicago.
Hope this helps!
portillos definitely is not a dive. however it serves an excellent chili dog with or without cheese and raw onions. there are a few locations not far from o'hare.
Given where you are staying, the easiest places for you to reach in the city will be those off the Blue Line. Some ideas here include almost any place in the Bucktown and Wicker Park neighborhoods, including Piece Brewery and Pizzeria which offers New Haven-style pizza and house made beers (and good ones too). http://www.piecechicago.com/flash/ind... A great spot for beer in the area is the Map Room. http://www.maproom.com/
If you wanted more upscale food (but still an extremely casual atmosphere), I'd highly recommend Lula Cafe in Logan Square. http://www.lulacafe.com/ The food here is every bit as good as far more expensive places, and I love the laid back vibe.
There are other places that are more easily accessed by the Brown or Red Line trains (Blue Line runs from O'Hare), but if you intend to switch lines and explore more of the city you might want to consider Hop Leaf in Andersonville (Belgian pub with great food), Laschet's Inn and Resi's Bierstube in the North Center neighborhood (both German; Laschet's has much better food but Resi's has a great beer garden).
For hot dogs (but no chili dogs) in the O'Hare area, head to Paradise Pup if you want it grilled or Gene & Jude's if you want it steamed. And if you head into the city, go to Hot Doug's for hot dogs, duck fat fries and more exotic sausages (game, etc.)
You can also head to the Loop and try deep dish pizza at Pizano's, or switch to the Red Line trains and head to Chinatown for Szechuan (Lao Sze Chuan), Cantonese (Three Happiness - the dive on the south side of Cermak, not the behemoth on the north side of the street), or Phoenix or Shui Wah for dim sum.
Chicago also offers outstanding Thai and Mexican restaurants where you can eat pretty inexpensive but great meals (search Spoon Thai, TAC Quick, La Pasadita, Mixteco Grill, Los Nopales, Sol de Mexico, Maxwell Street Market, just to give you some ideas). Almost all of these are byo and located very close to liquor stores for wine or beer.
Also check out this list which is generally filled with the types of places it sounds like you are looking for: http://www.lthforum.com/bb/viewtopic....
re: abhalsey
I would be shocked if Laschet's deep fries the schnitzel. I've had Resi's schnitzel and I wasn't as big a fan, but mostly because I did not think the meat was as good quality.
Halfshell -- linc park ---awesum seafood
Matisse---linc park ---great appetizers and entrees and if u like baked brie-wow.
Sidestreet Saloon-linc park great pizza and fried cheese curds
Roadhouse 66 -lakeview great food and atmosphere
McDunna's --Irish Food, awesum fireplace and never crowded

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- Tensions have already been running high in Milan after the entire fashion week schedule was reorganized to accomodate Anna Wintour's shortened visit. Over the weekend, protesters dressed like a legion of Anna Wintours lined up outside the Gucci show wearing t-shirts that read, "I Will Only Stay 3 Days" to further protest the Vogue editrix's brief stay. [Fashionista]
- If Twitter is to be believed (and we'll be the first to admit, it's often wrong), Kelly Bensimon is planning to start blogging. She tweeted earlier today that she's planning to "start weekly blogs on fashion." Saints preserve us. [Twitter / kikilet]
- In other reality show news, Jules Kirby, one of the stars of Tinsley Mortimer's new CW show, "High Society," is rumored to be seriously unhappy with her portrayal on the show -- so much so that she didn't attend the show's premiere. Needless to say, this only gives us more reason to tune in. [Page Six]
- Barneys' Simon Doonan wants to be a teen blogger! "Since they are all about my height, I am going to impersonate one of them," he told GQ. "I am going to wear a doily on my head (Tavi!) and tell everyone I am a teen blogger." Brilliant. [GQ]
- Conde Nast is planning roll out iPad versions for Wired, GQ, Vanity Fair, and The New Yorker for the summer (GQ's will apparently even debut in April). We have no doubt the iPad's looking like a big win for the glossies at large, but then, so did iPhone apps, which haven't exactly saved print media.
- Brian Atwood is stepping down from his post as creative director at Bally, meaning his Fall 2010 collection (recently presented in Milan) will be his last. Atwood's a star talent, so it will be interesting to see what he does next -- and how Bally recovers from his departure. [Fashion Week Daily]


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MCA-P, Qingjian sign P2.5-billion road contract
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23 Jun 2013
THE Millennium Challenge Account-Philippines (MCA-P) recently signed a P2.5-billion civil-works contract with Qingjian Group Co. Ltd., a Chinese construction contracting company, for the rehabilitation of a 63.68-kilometer road in Eastern Samar, MCA-P Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer Marivic Añonuevo said.
The deal completes the four contract packages for the Secondary National Roads Development Project (SNRDP) funded by Millennium Challenge Corp. (MCC), a United States foreign aid agency. The project is being implemented in partnership with the Department of Public Works and Highways.
The civil-works contract, also known as Contract Package 2, is the biggest among all CPs in terms of value. Aside from road rehabilitation from Hinabangan to Sulat in Eastern Samar, the package also covers the rehabilitation of 20 bridges and the reconstruction of five others, construction of slope stability measures on landslide areas, construction of new drainage structures, and installation of road safety measures.
The project is scheduled to start next month and end in April 2016, or a total of 33 months.
Añonuevo said the contract signing was a milestone that "shows the commitment of MCC and MCA-P in showcasing SNRDP as an example of a government project with integrity and transparency from the planning stage to procurement until completion."
Overall, the four CPs have a total project cost of P7.9 billion. CP3, the first contract to be signed amounting to P2.46 billion, was awarded to the joint venture of Qingjian and Mac Builders. It covers the rehabilitation of 64.58 kilometers of road from San Julian to Balangkayan in Eastern Samar and the rehabilitation or reconstruction of 17 bridges.
The second to be awarded was CP1, amounting to P808 million, for the rehabilitation of 16.36 kilometers of road from Buray to Tinani in Western Samar. The contract was awarded to the joint venture of DM Consunji Inc. and CM Pancho Construction Inc., the only all-Filipino partnership among all the packages.
CP4, from Llorente to Guian, costs P2.2 billion and was awarded to the joint venture of Hanjin Heavy Industries and Construction Co. Ltd. and Yakal Construction. In terms of length, this is the longest road project with 77.51 kilometers of road and the rehabilitation or reconstruction of 16 bridges.
All the three road packages are ahead of schedule, with CP1 completed by December 2012, way ahead of the target completion date of April 2013.
Clearing of roads to expand the existing road structure is also proceeding smoothly without any serious problems with the project-affected entities.
MCA-P is a Philippine entity responsible for managing the implementation of the $434-million grant ("Compact") from the US government's MCC. The "compact" is focused on reducing poverty through economic growth by funding projects in tax administration reform, community-driven development and roads rehabilitation.


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Zesty Feta Dip
Also try this as a creamy, bold spread for rolled-up sandwiches made with flour tortillas.
Yield: Makes 3 cups
- 1 garlic bulb
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 4 cups (16 ounces) crumbled feta cheese
- 2/3 cup plain yogurt
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- Garnish: chopped green onions
- Miniature pita rounds
- Fresh sugar snap peas, baby carrots, radishes, broccoli and cauliflower florets, cucumber slices, green onions
- Cut off pointed end of garlic; place garlic on piece of aluminum foil, and drizzle with oil. Fold foil to seal.
- Bake at 425° for 30 minutes; cool. Squeeze pulp from garlic cloves.
- Process garlic pulp, cheese, and next 4 ingredients in a food processor until smooth, stopping to scrape down sides. Cover and chill at least 2 hours (mixture will thicken as it chills). Garnish, if desired. Serve with miniature pita rounds and raw vegetables.
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Foot Fungus for your Wedding!
For the bride who values comfort over class, Ugg has introduced a line of bridal footwear! No stilettos here- the collection features several pairs of the Australian brand's signature cozy sheepskin boots in pale, shimmery hues, embellished with rhinestones and sequins. At least most wedding gowns are long enough to cover these things up.
Nikki isn't a fan of Uggs. She claims they cause foot fungus (http://www.styleite.com/media/ugg-foot-fungus/). I don't know, I think they look comfy!
What do you think of bridal Uggs? What do you think of Uggs in general? Would you ever wear these?


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African-American History Month (also known as Black History Month) is celebrated every February in the United States to commemorate important people and events in African-American history. African-American History Month began in 1926 as "Negro History Week" by the influence of historian Carter G. Woodson, who has been referred to as the father of black history. Negro History Week had a very successful impact on the black community by spawning the creation of black history clubs and gaining the increased interest of grade-school teachers and white progressives. Eventually, Negro History Week expanded to a month-long event after gaining national recognition from the federal government in 1976. Since 1970, Black History Month has been celebrated at KentStateUniversity. African-American History Month is an integral part of American History as it reminds every American citizen about the battles the black community fought through to win their equality, liberty, and civil rights as American citizens. In honor of African-American History Month, the United States observes the courageous spirits of Harriet Tubman, Fredrick Douglass, Billie Holiday, Langston Hughes, Martin Luther King, Jr., President Barack Obama, and many, many more!
Harriet Tubman – Harriet Tubman was born into slavery around 1820, but the exact date is arguable as many slave birthdates and places were not often recorded. Tubman experienced abuse from her slave owners while growing up in Dorchester County, Maryland. They owned Tubman's entire family and sold many of her siblings to buyer at any chance. During her adolescence, she suffered a head injury by accidentally getting between a run-away slave and his irate owner; he threw a two-pound weight at the run-away, but missed and hit Tubman instead. The blow left her unconscious for two days, but she didn't receive medical attention because her owner didn't want to spend money for the treatment. As a result, she reportedly suffered from black-out episodes the rest of her life. When Tubman got older, her owner tried to sell her, but never found a buyer. Shortly after, he died and Tubman knew that her family was likely to be separated and sold to new owners. Eventually, Tubman ran away to Philadelphia, but returned to Maryland on thirteen occasions to free her family and relatives from the clutches of slavery. Tubman traveled at night and hid during the day by the means of an Underground Railroad, a number of safe-houses, networked together in support of her mission. She traveled as far north as Canada to free escaped slaves after the Fugitive Slave Act of 1850 had passed, requiring Union States to help in the effort of recapturing fugitive slaves.
Fredrick Douglass – Fredrick Douglass was born into slavery in Talbot County, Maryland, around the year 1818, but the exact date is unknown which Douglass writes about in his memoir, Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass, an American Slave. Born to a slave, Douglass was separated from his mother at a young age and his father was believed to be a white man; one of his owners. When Douglass was moved to Baltimore, his mistress taught him how to read. Eventually, however, Douglass would have to continue lessons on his own, including how to read and write. His newfound education encouraged and tormented him at the same time as he came to learn the meaning of the word "abolition." Douglass experienced the brutalities of slavery, being moved from one owner to the next, starved, and beaten. Soon, he escaped to the North, but because he was a run-away slave, he could be recaptured and sent back to his owner. As a result, he left the country to live freely in Ireland and England. After two years, he would gain the support of European abolitionists, who helped him raise enough money to buy his freedom in the U.S. Although, his European supporters asked him to stay in England to escape the racism in the United States, Douglass returned to the U.S. to help his thousands of brethren, bound by the heavy chains of slavery. Later, Douglass became an active abolitionist, giving orations and writing several autobiographies about antislavery and the abolitionist movement.
Billie Holiday – Billie Holiday was born in 1915 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, but grew up in Baltimore. With an absent father and a working mother, she was raised by a relative. Holiday experienced hard times during her youth with run-ins with the law, rape, and prostitution, which eventually led to her dropping out of school. Holiday moved to Harlem, where she and her mother worked together at a brothel. She started singing in various nightclubs in Harlem, gaining recognition for her unique vocal style, and being compared to Louis Armstrong for having a "good sense of lyric content" (Wikipedia, 2013). Holiday was signed to numerous record labels throughout her singing career. Her melodic improvisation revolutionized jazz singing by introducing new styles of phrasing and tempo which can be heard in such hits as "God Bless the Child" and "Lady Sings the Blues." In 1939, Holiday recorded the heart-wrenching and popular song "Strange Fruit," a protest song against lynching which was still occurring in the South. She closed every show at the nightclub, Café Society, with the song, closing her eyes and singing it like a prayer. Holiday has won countless awards for her musical talents, and in 1973, her legacy was inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame.
Langston Hughes – Langston Hughes was born in 1902 in Joplin, Missouri to a school teacher and a father who eventually divorced his mother to escape the racism in the United States. Hughes spent much of his time in Kansas with his paternal grandmother as a child because his mother traveled often for work. Later he moved with his mother to Cleveland, Ohio where he began to show exemplary talent in writing during high school. He wrote for the school newspaper, edited the yearbook, and started writing short stories and poetry. He also wrote his first jazz poem, a type of poetry in which he popularized, called "When Sue Wears Red." Although Hughes began to attend ColumbiaUniversity, he left the school after struggling with racism. He later enrolled in LincolnUniversity, an historically black college in Chester County, Pennsylvania. After he earned his bachelor's degree, he returned to New York and became a part of the popular Harlem Renaissance. In Hughes' poetry, he tried to depict the reality of hardships and prejudices experienced by the poor black community. Hughes wrote his first published book in 1930, called "Not Without Laughter," and would continue to publish new collections and writings throughout his literary career.
Martin Luther King, Jr. – Michael Luther King was born in 1929 in Atlanta, Georgia and later changed his named to "Martin" in honor of the German priest and theologian during the Protestant Reformation, Martin Luther. He grew up in a family of clergymen, beginning with his grandfather in 1914 and his father in 1931 at EbenezerBaptist Church. Ironically, however, King was not as enthusiastic about the faith he was brought up to believe during his youth as he came to be in his adulthood. However, after studying the Bible in-depth, King changed his outlook on religion and was set on a path to a life in ministry. King graduated from MorehouseCollege, a distinguished African-American institution in Atlanta with a Bachelor's degree in sociology. After graduation in 1948, he attended Crozer's Theological Seminary in Pennsylvania to earn a Bachelor of Divinity degree. After earning a fellowship at Crozer, he was able to pursue a doctorate in philosophy at BostonUniversity in 1953. King was a prominent figure in the Montgomery bus boycott, which not only brought justice to Rosa Parks, but the local black community as it required the City of Montgomery to revoke its law mandating segregation in public transportation. But segregation, racism, and prejudice were just the issue; he wanted justice, equality, and changes for the black community across America. As a result, he lectured on racial and civil rights issues throughout the country and demonstrated peaceful protests along with other black church leaders and civil rights activists. In spite of the verbal and physical abuse and the arrests he often faced during his mission for civil rights, King demonstrated the famous March on Washington for a peaceful change. Two-hundred thousand people gathered along Lincoln's Memorial on August 28, 1963 to hear King recite his famous and influential speech, "I Have a Dream." His unrelenting efforts resulted in the Civil Rights Act of 1964, which authorized the federal government to outlaw the discriminatory acts on ethnicity, religion, and women. Moreover, segregation laws were lifted and voting requirements were amended to end discriminatory practices against the black community which resulted in the Voting Rights Act of 1965. He received the Noble Peace Prize in 1964 and continued to demonstrate peaceful protests throughout the 1960's, to inspire change in the world.
President Barack Obama – Barack Obama was born into an interracial family in 1961 in Honolulu, Hawaii. Obama's parent's divorced when he was young and he moved around with his mother frequently during his childhood. In fact, they moved to Indonesia, shortly after she remarried. Young Obama attended school and experienced both lower and upper class living. Eventually, he moved back to Hawaii to live with his maternal grandparents and attend a private high school. After high school, he attended OccidentalCollege in Los Angeles, but then transferred to ColumbiaUniversity to receive his bachelor's degree in political science with a concentration in international relations. After graduation, Obama worked as a community coordinator in Chicago between 1983-1985 creating, both, job training programs and tutoring programs. Before moving back to the east coast in 1988 to attend HarvardLawSchool, he traveled to Europe and Kenya to visit his father's birthplace. He received his J.D., magnum cum laude in 1991. He returned to Chicago to work as a Visiting Law and Government Fellow at the University of Chicago Law School. Slowly making his way into the political arena, he served as a board member, director, and chairman for numerous outreach organizations in Chicago, and was elected State Senate in 1996. In 2005, he was sworn in as U.S. Senator and announced that he would resign in 2008 to focus on his candidacy as president. On November 4, 2008 he won the presidential election on the platform of "hope" and "change" in the United States and became the first African-American to be elected president. In 2012, President Barack Obama, introduced his new campaign, "It Begins With Us" which won him a second presidential term on November 6, 2012.
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I have always been interested in art and design growing up, originally wanted to become an architect but then found out about industrial design through a high school teacher. During college I noticed the Bungee wallet and thought it was such a unique innovative idea and looked up Umbra for the first time. I was thrilled to see they were a Canadian design company based out of Toronto so I made it my goal to get in and make my mark. I love the fast paced environment here, and it seems that every day is different and always presents a new challenge to solve. It's also exciting to work so closely with such a great team, the entire company seems focused on the same goals, making it a great creative environment for spawning new fresh ideas.
|Product Type: Analog
|Primary Material Details: MDF
|Rechargeable Batteries: Yes
|Number Type: Arabic/Standard
|Damp, Dry or Wet Location Listed: Dry
|Assembly Required: No
|Tools Needed for Installation: Drill or hammer
|Parts Needed: Screw or nail
|Battery Type: AA
|Installation Required: Yes
|Number of Batteries Needed: 1
|Additional Parts Required: Yes
|Shape: Round
|Style: Contemporary
|Distressed: No
|Primary Material: Other
|Number of Items Included: 1
|Time Display: Analog
|Time Format: Standard
|Day/Date Display: No
|Temperature Display: No
|Alarm: No
|Chime: No
|Power Source: Batteries
|Batteries Required: Yes
|Neon: No
|Picture Frame: No
|Numbered Clock: Yes
|Operating Mechanism: Quartz movement/Crystal
|Gender: Unisex
|Life Stage: Adult
|AM/FM Radio: No
|LED Light: No
|Volume Control: No
|Hygrometer: No
|Barometer: No
|Timer: No
|Manual Reset: Yes
|Wall Hook Included: Yes
|Outdoor Use: No
|Commercial Use: Yes
|Product Care: Wipe clean with a dry cloth
|Country of Manufacture: China
Questions & Answers
"Hi, does this clock make a quite ticking sound?" asked by Pearl
Umbra 18.5" Elapse Wall Clock
Luv it !
Kim from Sulphur Springs, TX– Verified Buyer
This clock is so much more than I expected. It is well worth the price & you will not be disappointed !!!
Maria from Katy, TX– Verified Buyer
I really loved it!! It is clean, modern and beautiful!!
Nice and simple but with flaws...
Hung from San Francisco, CA– Verified Buyer
The clock's simple and clean design fits a modern kitchen but the numbers are mounted crooked. You can't re-position or angle them without drilling new holes. Italian packaging but made in China, hence the cheap quality.
The U+ Studio Collection, which offers a range of sophisticated aesthetics from raw to sleek, can be found exclusively at contemporary design retail specialists.
Umbra began in 1979, when boyhood friends, Paul Rowan and Les Mandelbaum joined forces to create exciting, everyday products that alter the overall aesthetic of a home, beginning with a printed window shade unlike anything then in the market ("umbra" means shade in latin).
Twenty-five years later, Umbra's award-winning design team - 22 men and women from all over the world and notable outside product designers, all under Paul Rowan's direction - remains the heart and soul of the company. Its offices worldwide now house more than 450 people.


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The Patents County Court held that Abbott's patent regarding display panels used in shops was valid and infringed by the defendants. Abbott commenced proceedings against Design & Display and Eureka for independently infringing its patent, EP (UK) 1 816 931. Both defendants denied infringement and counterclaimed for revocation.
Mr Justice Birss held that the snap-in insert made by Design & Display and the snap-in insert made by Eureka infringed the patent when used in a display panel. Although indirect infringement was not admitted, Mr Justice Birss held that both inserts were means relating to an essential element of the invention claimed in claim 1 of the patent.


text: Come to UNIDAD tomorrow night for an election / "Latino vote" recap as well as the beginning of a BIG discussion: whiteness and white privilege (with an emphasis on how this impacts / intersects the Latin@ community and identity.) Got something to say? Got something to ask? Please come tomorrow night (Thursday) at 6pm in Common Ground, everyone is welcome!! # unidad sarah lawrence common ground latino vote presidential election whiteness white privilege white hispanic white latin@s Posted 1 year ago 1 note mplsmn likes thisunidadslc posted this


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and in his hands the rose springs back to life
and now the paint it must be faded
new plaid - loud - gettin' into some sci-fi shit
More updates on The London Journals, check it out here
an opening scene / a voice over / more like a quite musing / or a fleeting thought / and some music always soundtracks night buses in London
But thoughts go everywhere when you start to meditate. The first five or ten minutes of meditation always has these rather fertile thoughts. It's an exciting time, just like when you awaken. I think that one of the most amazing things is awakening from a dream. The dream is leaving you as you awaken. It's just like the New Year's resolution. You're really hot on the New Year's resolution. You go and join a sports club or something like that. You work out, and four months into the year, you're wondering "where was that?" The same thing happens every day when you wake up. We start with this resolve, and it's hard to take it from this other land, this other area. I've always wanted to make a light that looks like the light you see in your dream. Because the way that light infuses the dream, the way the atmosphere is colored, the way light rains off people with auras and things like that … We don't normally see light like that. But we all know it. So this is not unfamiliar territory—or not unfamiliar light. I like to have this kind of light that reminds us of this other place we know.
James Turrell, Pace Gallery London. Genius.
Working with students at lcf
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I am impressed. My new install of ubuntu-10.10 on my Lenovo s10-2 w/a Sprint Sierra Wireless USB 598 dongle was as simple to add as it gets:
Plug it in, System | Pref | Network Connections | Mobile | Add (answer the (default) prompts
Just don't forget to mark the automatically connect box (or manually force a connect after inserting the dongle).
Wednesday, December 1, 2010
Tuesday, November 30, 2010
lenovo s10-2 and ubuntu-10.10 (ok)
I just installed ubuntu-10.10 on my lenovo s10-2. So far, so good. I selected 3rd party drivers to permit the wireless to function. No problems thus far.
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Sunday, October 24, 2010
ugh. i am in a college course for unix i as my employer will not let me test out of it. at least i will learn some debian since that is what ubuntu is under its covers.
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Friday, October 8, 2010
bt4 rc1 on s10-2
backtrack 4 rc1 is working just great on this platform (Lenovo S10-2). The SSD drive is nice, not overly fast but it should help w/moving the laptop around or wardriving, etc.
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HEAD-DIRECT RE0 In-ear Headphones
" I'm not great at writing reviews, but I'm bored right now and I thought I'd take the time to "honor" the RE0's. I've bought/sold/heard many IEM's in the past, stuff like: IE8, W3, PFE, SE530, TF10, X10 etc. Before the RE0's went on that $99 sale, I came to the conclusion that the W3's were the IEM's for me, X10 and SE530 came in a close second, but anyway, my point is, I was quite satisfied..." --koven
HiFiMAN RE-400
"After I bought the HD 598s, I was soon looking for a portable set of headphones or IEMs for casual use on the bus or outside. Sure enough, I found the lauded HifiMAN RE-400 to be an interesting option and even with concerns of durability and the possibility that a neutral sound signature wasn't for me, I bit the bullet. Were they worth it? Comfort, Design and Accessories: ..." --Garraty
HiFiMAN RE272
" Thanks to Nankai, aka Fang for the RE272 Loaner opportunity. Pros: Clarity, detail, packaging Cons: Bass, too analytical Equipment Used Sources: MacBook Pro, iPod Classic Amp/DACs: iBasso D-Zero Packaging Luxury. That's the first thing I thought when I saw..." --keanex
" Introduction First and foremost, a big thank you goes out to Fang at Head-Direct for sending me a sample of the RE-ZERO IEMs for review. If you've been keeping up with Musical Musings, you're probably well aware of my current love affair with the HiFiMan RE0 IEMs. They are the current crown jewel in my IEM/headphone collection and hardly a day goes by in which I don't pop them into..." --TheGame21x
HEAD-DIRECT HiFiMan RE-262
" Introduction First, I'd like to thank Fang at Head-Direct once again for generously providing me with a RE-262 review sample. HiFiMan has come a long way in just a few short years. Priding themselves on offering exceptional sound quality for a relatively low price, Their RE line of in ear monitors has been a perennial favorite at forums such as Head-Fi for their very high..." --TheGame21x
MEElectronics A151-BK Balanced Armature In-Ear Headphones
" I have a proposition for you. I'll tell you all about the first balanced armature MEElectronics has made if you agree to think about buying them. Deal? Deal. The A151 is MEElectronics' first balanced armature IEM, and I must say, it's a valiant first try indeed in a market saturated with <$100 IEM's, and we all know MEE's specialty is dynamic IEM's right? So are these..." --Ishcabible
HiFiMAN RE-600
" Thanks to the folks at HiFiMan for sending me a sample of their latest IEM to review. Well, let's get right to it. This is HiFiMan's in ear monitor flagship, the RE-600 "Songbird". Replacing the previous flagships, the RE-262 and RE-272, the RE-600 has some big shoes to fill, and with a $399 price tag attached, higher than either of its predecessors, it's certainly got its..." --TheGame21x
HiFiMAN RE252
"Probably the best IEM I've ever heard. I loved it a lot and still I love it; not bad when compared to RE262." --rainy nights
MEElectronics CW31 Wooden In-Ear Headphones for iPod, iPhone, MP3/CD/DVD Players (Wood)
" I used to own MEElecs. George Carlin said that he never was fine and dandy in same moment. I was. Now, I am sad to say that I was so careless to lose them in worst possible scenario. They were not in their pouch, in my backpack, but alone. In my pants pocket. With foolish illusion of safety. One moment they were in my jeans, next one they weren't, how- three months later..." --milan425
MEElectronics SP51-BK Sound Preference In-Ear Headphone with Sound Tuning for iPod, iPhone, MP3/CD/DVD Players (Black)
"I had this earphones for 2 years and I must say, that I was really satisfied with it. With the possibility to change bass you can choose what really fits you and I must say, that the bass was really nice, clear and deep (I used the middle one). Only cons which I found are: hard cable - it can easily pull out the phones from your ear... size - the phones are little longer then most..." --Benik3


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PICTURES: Key Legislative Issues For 2014
The Office of Legislative Research for the Connecticut General Assembly identifies key issues that may be addressed in upcoming sessions of the legislature. Click through this gallery for highlights of the report for the 2014 session, released December 5.
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Legislators may once again consider legislation that would impose tolls on state roads. In recent sessions the idea of electronic tolling has been explored both to raise money needed to maintain and repair state highways and to finance the extension of Route 11 from Salem to I-95. None of these proposals has succeeded. Proponents say tolls are needed to make up for the expected decline in gas tax revenue caused, in part, by more fuel-efficient motor vehicles. Opponents say the tolls would be too burdensome, and, in the case of border tolls, would impose that burden unfairly on residents of state border towns.
CAPTION: The former Madison Toll Plaza


text: I picked up a cup back in August, #595 it stated 'Help someone move'. I have fulfilled this twice! I helped a partially-sighted lady move her belongings on to a bus. The most appropriate one was helping my son and his wife to move house last week. I shall go to see them tomorrow and take them the cup.


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Urine-based Cancer Detection Technology Validated Trovagene develops ultra-sensitive cell-free DNA assay
SAN DIEGO, July 22, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Trovagene, Inc. (NASDAQ: TROV) announces that results emerging from ongoing clinical studies have confirmed the broad applicability of Trovagene technology across a variety of cancer types, and the successful development of a molecular diagnostic test capable of detecting and quantifying oncogene mutations from a simple urine specimen.
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The ability to regularly detect and monitor the results of cancer treatment through a non-invasive, systemic sample could significantly help patients who require therapy for recurrent or metastatic cancer.
Clinical validation of Trovagene's ultra-sensitive assay procedure has been confirmed initially for detection of the BRAF mutation from cell-free (cf) DNA in urine. The cf-BRAF test will be available as a laboratory developed test (LDT) this quarter, and offered through the company's CLIA lab.
"Our ability to detect and quantify oncogenic mutations in the urine of cancer patients represents a significant step towards better patient monitoring," said Mark Erlander, Ph.D., chief scientific officer for Trovagene. "The analytic performance levels required to achieve this are made possible through the large sample volumes available from urine, combined with state-of-the-art digital PCR and sequencing platforms."
Trovagene is developing numerous cell-free assays that target clinically actionable oncogene mutations, including BRAF, KRAS, PIK3CA and others. Given the recent approval of several new targeted therapies to treat BRAF-mutation positive melanoma, Trovagene prioritized the development of the BRAF assay to address the clinical need to monitor patient response to these therapies. BRAF mutations are prevalent in many different cancers. Trovagene's cf-BRAF mutation assay is being validated across a range of solid tumors, confirming that urine-based mutation detection is applicable across many cancer types.
Building on this ability to detect single mutations, Trovagene is now developing assay panels to broaden its cancer monitoring capabilities using next-generation sequencing platforms. Many cancers exhibit multiple oncogenic mutations and genomic variations, and can develop new resistance mutations during the course of disease and treatment. Targeted cancer monitoring panels may provide a cost-effective way of following these patients throughout their disease as compared to current standard-of-care monitoring techniques, which include CT and PET scans.
"Measuring the genomic changes underlying a patients' tumor can result in clinically actionable information that benefits the patient and the treating physician," stated Antonius Schuh, Ph.D., chief executive officer of Trovagene. "The additional capability to non-invasively monitor a patients' cancer in near-real time may improve the overall management of cancer, leading to better patient outcomes."
About Trovagene, Inc.
Headquartered in San Diego, California, Trovagene is leveraging its patented technology for the detection of cell-free DNA and RNA, short nucleic acid fragments, originating from normal and diseased cell death that can be isolated and detected from urine. Trovagene has a strong intellectual property asset as it relates to cell-free DNA and RNA testing in urine. It has U.S. and European patent applications and issued patents that cover testing for HPV and other infectious diseases, cancer, transplantation, prenatal and genetic testing.
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Commodity Money and the Valuation of Trade
AbstractIn a previous essay we modeled the enforcement of contract, and through it the provision of money and markets, as a production function within the society, the scale of which is optimized endogenously by labor allocation away from primary production of goods. Government and a central bank provided fiat money and enforced repayment of loans, giving fiat a predictable value in trade, and also rationalizing the allocation of labor to government service, in return for a fiat salary. Here, for comparison, we consider the same trade problem without government or fiat money, using instead a durable good (gold) as a commodity money between the time it is produced and the time it is removed by manufacture to yield utilitarian services. We compare the monetary value of the two money systems themselves, by introducing a natural money-metric social welfare function. Because labor allocation both to production and potentially to government of the economy is endogenous, the only constraint in the society is its population, so that the natural money-metric is labor. Money systems, whether fiat or commodity, are valued in units of the labor that would produce an equivalent utility gain among competitive equilibria, if it were added to the primary production capacity of the society.
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He's against "violent sex" cause apparently my body is "sacred". Like dude I'm about to tell you about blowing your brother just so you'll fuck me like an animal Jesus Christ....
After a little too much, I decided public urination was a constitutional right.. Nearly got deported for that one
This is the I'm sorry text for running around yelling don't shit on my rainbow, end up in the fetal position crying at 4 am in my car because someone shit on my rainbow
Definitely but only if you hit on the 16 year old in the karate class as part of your waffle and gin fueled sexually deprived rage.
Would it be weird to jack off in the hospital?
This late night dumpster diving sesh is making my quads cramp up
You threw a shot glass at the bartender and still managed to convince him to let us drink more. You are my hero.
Well, I made it all the way to the gas station. And from there, I begged a cab driver who was parked outside, to give me a piggy back ride the final 2 blocks to my apartment. I wasn't in the cab. Didn't have to pay. Drunk me is smart, and very lazy.
Obviously. I'm here to let you eat things off my boobs and help you get laid.
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Honda CX500 Cafe Racer by Nozem Amsterdam.
Wow, custom CX's just keep getting better and better.
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Honda CX500 Cafe Racer by Nozem Amsterdam.
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I've seen some pretty good CX500's. Our CX500 "Morning Wood" even made it into the BikeEXIF top5 CX500's this week but seriously this CX is easily the best I have ever seen.
Another awesome pic of the crazy #CX500 from #Aftershock2 . Pic by the super talented Ian of Tungsten
Here is @tinkererstales nearly getting his #kneedown on his #honda #cx500 #caferacer at #broadford #trackday. Josh reckons that if he hadn't reason 5 meat pies for dinner the night before he would've knocked a second off his lap time. #stormtrooper #motorbike #motorcycle.
Ian at CRK builds a great cafe racer kit for the somewhat challenging to the eye Honda CX500. He has now turned his hand to building a "roadster" kit.
The quality of his work is outstanding, absolutely second to none.
Source: caferacerkits.co.uk
Gary Sanford sent me a picture (all 4.9mb of it until I resized it) of his stunning '78 CX500 Cafe Racer. Looks like a very comfortable daily ride.
The ugly CX frame around the seat area has been superbly handled with seat design.
It's running a set of Mikunis with a Mac 2 into 1, LED bar end turn signals and a rear view camera!
Welding and rear fender by Gary Woods, upholstery by Gary Tollet.
Gary is thinking of naming it 3G.
Looking for the perfect project bike? Something that has had all the hard stuff done and is a blank canvas for you to add your style to?
This CX500 in Melbourne could be the trick. There are a few minor things that need attention but the bones are strong. Go to Josh the Tinkerer's blog and see the whole story. After you've done that, go and bid on it and tell him what you think it is worth.
"Morning Wood" - CX500 Cafe Racer
Just realised that I hadn't featured one of our latest builds. The Bike Shed and Moto Mucci have featured it and Iron and Air and Return of the Cafe Racers shared it on their facebook pages but I forgot to feature it on our little blog. Back to blog school for me!
For the full story and build thread check out our page or the build thread on Perth Street Bikes.
We'd just like to say thanks to
who took on the build for us and made the customers dreams a reality.
Ridiculously good photography by Scott G Trenorden (who is having his CB500 transformed by HMVK as we speak)
I love this bike but it also frustrated the hell out of me last year.
I love it because the workmanship is absolutely second to none AND it nails the cafe racer look. Undoubtably one of the very best custom CX's ever made.
How did it frustrate me?
Back in July last year I had been following the build thread on a CX forum and emailed Larry asking if I could feature it. As you'll see below, Larry is a champion and answered all my questions and sent me the links to these pics. Unfortunately Larry also sent them to Andrew at Pipeburn and they of course featured it with positive comments all round.
I shook my fist at Andrew and Larry all damn day. The "interview" below has been sitting in my inbox ever since. I was always going to post it but wanted to wait until I'd calmed down. I figure 7 months or so is long enough.
Q: The rear tyre choice is unusual considering the tyre on the front. What is the reasoning behind that?
A: Honestly it was a cost issue. The bike came with the rear tire that's on it now. In the future it'll get a lower tire that fits the profile better. But since this one was new, it's getting some mile put on it first.
Q: The paint scheme looks fantastic. Is it satin white, matte black and gloss red pinstriping? Whose idea was that?
A: The colors were mulled over for months during the build. We even did photo shop color changes to get an idea of what it would look like with different colors. At first straight white was rejected. But when we came up with the idea of Pearl white it just seemed to fit the retro style we were trying to obtain. Pearls were used a lot back in the day. The satin black strip was used to blend the scheme together with the motor and wheels. The gloss red pinstripping was my way of adding a bit of class to the strips. It would have looked like decal tape for strips without it. As I told Greg during the build, the difference is in the details. Even if it takes longer it's worth it. The strip patterns were chosen after several designs were laid out. The "bike" didn't seem happy with any of them until the current one was laid on. It was happy with it, so that's what it got. :-)
Q: How often will the bike be ridden?
A: I'm sure Greg will have a hard time not riding it when he gets it home. He's not planning on letting it sit collecting dust. But it does have it's own room in the house designated for it's arrival. :-)
Q: What are the plans for the next project?
A: Well, that's been a secret for a while now. But it's going to be based on a CX500, maybe a 650, and the inspiration for the build is The Ranard GT. I'm not sure I want to let that out until it's under way though if you don't mind. But I will tell you that the bike I'm starting from has already been chosen and is sitting on the lift right now so I can start the creative imagination flowing. This one will have a ton of hand crafting involved including the body panels that I'll be making out of aluminum.
Q: How many hours do you estimate this build took?
A: 3 months into the build I stopped keeping track of hours. I'm retired and live where I work. So spending day after day working from morning till midnight or later was common. The only days I wasn't working on it were the times I had carburetor rebuilds to do for someone around the world. That keeps me pretty busy in itself ever since I released a book on how to rebuild them. But I would be very conservative if I told you there was a couple thousand hours in it. Hand crafting and correcting sub par work takes time.
Q: Could you provide the info and link re the bike show that the bike won. Please feel free to add any info or anything else that you think is important or people would like to know about.
The link to all the pictures that the CJMC show listed are HERE. There are a lot of pages to it, but on pg. 19 you can see the bike.
Pg. 28, the two center pics are Greg deceiving his awards.
Pg. 29 sitting on All Business for the award picture.
As you can see there was a big turn out and some pretty stiff competition. So it did itself proud by being voted best Cafe Racer by the viewing public and builders that entered the show. The link to the build and to Choppercharles.com is HERE.
I'd like people to know that building these projects is a labor of the heart. I love being creative and seeing what I can do that's different, creative and isn't just a part that's thrown on because it looks cool. Most of what I do is built out of scrap parts or metal that's laying around. I've always felt that if I need something that someone else has produced, why not get the tools and learn how to do it myself. It's more rewarding that way.
Also I want them to know that there was a reward that came out of the show that's just as big as the awards that we got for the bikes. There was 9 of us there with CX bikes at the show. You can see some of them on page 11. Were all sitting on our bikes except for the cafe and my GL650I that were under the tent in the show. The people from CJMC had noticed the large turn out that was put together in only 3 weeks before the event. A lot of people walking around could be heard remarking that they had noticed how popular these bike had become and that they were seeing a lot of them out on the roads. So part way through the show they approached me and told me they had decided to make the Honda CX/GL/Turbo model bikes the center theme of next years event. Since this is the largest all Japanese bike swap/show on the west coast I was elated and walking on clouds for the rest of the day. I feel it's a great honor that we as a group were able to bring these bikes up to the level of recognition that they have deserved for many years. They were ahead of their time when they were released and still can hold their own today.
So with great enthusiasm I'm inviting everyone to make plans to attend the show next year with or without a CX bike. I'd like to see this be the largest theme bike turn out that the CJMC association has ever had.
I thank you for doing what you have done with bringing the CX to your site and listing our bike in the top 10 listing. It's been an honor and a privilege to be part of it. And thank you for all your kind words.


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1Kanye West
Say no more, self explanitory.
He whines like a 2 yr old when he's not nominated for or win enough awards. Other artists work just as hard and deserves some recognition too.
He is very talented but he constantly compares himself to Jesus or a god. disrespectful and narcissistic. His old music was better
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2Kim Kardashian
A no talent person. She should lend herself and her "fame" for something other than herself. I cannot wait until the whole family goes away. They are despicable
I'm so pretty my sister are uglier than me, she so self obsessed!
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3Alec Baldwin
If your an ass be brave enough to be one at all times, not a great guy when the cameras are on you then a complete as to everyone in the service industry
He cussed out his daughter!
4Lindsay Lohan
5Charlie Sheen
6John Wayne
7Paris Hilton
... What does she even do?
8James Cameron
9Cristiano Ronaldo
Look at me and my hair.
10Jennifer Aniston
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12Michael Buble
Not only has he gone from that "individual" hipster garbage, but he took the pop culture of being "hipster" down the toilet of arrogance.
14Lady Gaga
15Barack Obama
16Taylor Swift
All she ever writes is about how my ex are an ass. Hello, what about you
17John Lennon
18Steve Jobs
19Nicki Minaj
20Victoria Beckham
21Michael Jackson
22Mariah Carey
23Courtney Love
24Tom Cruise
25Trent Reznor
Do you know how many concerts Nine Inch Nails canceled because they didn't headline!? Although Nine Inch Nails is a great band... Reznor just needs to show some respect to other bands a quit being so damn cocky.
26Ronald Reagan
27Megan Fox
28Selena Gomez
Something about her.. -_-
Wizards of waverley place is terrible
29Miley Cyrus
30Julia Roberts
31Gwyneth Paltrow
33Joe Jonas
34Steven Spielberg
35Meryl Streep
36George Clooney
37Natalie Portman
38Harvey Weinstein
39Bob Weinstein
40Sean Penn
41Sandra Bullock
42Cate Blanchett
43Jane Fonda
44George H. W. Bush
45Robin Thicke
46Shia LaBeouf
47Oprah Winfrey
48David Cronenberg
49Warren Beatty
50Dwayne Johnson
He was arrogant as a WWE supstar & he is also arrogant as a celebrity.
5150 Cent
All he cares about is him, his label and his money.
52Jodie Foster
53Michael Douglas
54Peter Guber
55Jon Peters
56Barbara Walters
57Piers Morgan
58Paul McCartney
59Robert Wagner
60Raquel Welch
62Faye Dunaway
63Don Simpson
64Chuck Lorre
65David Clennon
66David Keith
67Gary Bettman
70Edward Norton
71Josh Brolin
72Ashley Judd
73Jim Carrey
74Jenny McCarthy
75Virat Kohli
He should be topped the list. Don't even have a respect for the game he plays.
76Rick Ross
This rocket scientist just tattoed "rich forever" on his face.
77Richard Dawkins
He thinks he's better and smarter than everyone else especially to religious people.
79William Shatner
I guess your poop don't stink if you've been in space.
80Gene Simmons
81Paul Stanley
82Michael Bloomberg
83Bill Gates
84Jackie Evancho
85Justin Bieber
Thank you for putting him on this list! He is constantly going for that winning smile he thinks is so good looking, he cares more about his @#*^#$@! Hair more than his fans! Not that he has any. He a shallow arrogant son of a-
Went from sweet little boy on Ellen to this huge "sexy appeal. " Isn't he still a minor? Calm down 40-year-old women... But seriously.
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A's Pitcher Brandon McCarthy Writes This Week's Point After ColumnPosted: October 10, 2012 Filed under: Baseball, Point After, Weekly Issue | Tags: AL West, billy beane, Bob Melvin, Brandon McCarthy, MLB, MLB Playoffs, oakland a's, Point After Comments Off
The Playoffs Ain't Brain Surgery
Oakland Athletics pitcher Brandon McCarthy was sidelined for much of his team's improbable playoff push after being hit in the skull with a line drive on September 5. In this week's Sports Illustrated, he reflects on how Billy Beane, Bob Melvin and trainer Nick Paparesta embodied the team's family mentality by sitting with his wife during his surgery, discusses his recuperation and offers a look into the A's tight-knit clubhouse (page 68).
In expressing his confidence in the team's ability to play deep in the postseason – perhaps with him on the mound – McCarthy writes, "When I had my most recent checkup with my neurosurgeon, I had to ask: If we get to the World Series, can I come back? He said that it's not impossible—which was all I needed to hear. I have to monitor my concussion symptoms, and if they keep improving, then it's something I'll continue to aim for. After all, our team was 13 games behind in the AL West at the end of June and won the division on the season's last day by beating out teams with way bigger payrolls. Impossible doesn't mean much to us."