text:
Categories > Celebrities > My Chemical Romance > Anatomy
XI8 Reviews
the news scare
All I could feel was the unforgiving pavement as I ran, pounding hard against my feet, and the still-chilly air that lingered in the afternoon that chilled my jacketless body and iced over my breath.
Damn smokers lungs.
Mikey was beside me, muttering something about jackass kids and how his side ached. Even though he would probably be pissy for the rest of the day, it was comforting to know that Gerard wasn't in enough trouble for Mikey not to curse something involving himself with every passing breath.
I could hear Bob behind me, his footsteps heavy and intimidating--like he might run me over if he saw something of interest beyond me. People watched us curiously as we ran past, but I tried not to think about it--I tried not to think about Jamia, or what Mikey said three days ago, or what Gerard and I were doing. Whatever the fuck it was.
I tried not to think about anything. I just followed Mikey's lead as he turned and headed towards a far curb, where I could spot a familiar figure hunched over in the grass, gripping his head. Brian was with him, rubbing his back soothingly and talking to someone on his cell. I passed Mikey and flopped down next to Gerard, instantly looking him over.
There was a long gash down his arm, which was still trickling out a small amount of blood, and his neck was sporting angry red marks from an abusive hand. But probably worst was the fact that he was literally shaking with fear. The same shake that had plagued him last night, but an entirely different fear. Rejection versus horrible shock.
"...no, no, it's okay. Really. Mikey, I--"
Gerard was muttering and smiling while Mikey bent in front of him, touching his cheek and staring at him piercingly.
"It's not okay, Gerard. Here, come back to the bus, we'll clean you up."
I gently lifted up Gerard's arm and examined it, trying to figure out how deep the cut was. Mikey nodded to me.
"Will that need stitches?"
I shook my head. "I don't think so, but, you know, I have no clue. Bob?"
Bob knelt down and peered closely at the would stretching from the inside of Gerard's elbow to the space between his thumb and first finger. "Hmm, it should be fine," he judged. "But you should really get it wrapped up so it doesn't get infected and all that shit."
Gerard nodded his head quickly, his arm still shaking as I held it. Mikey stood and scratched his head. "Alright. You guys, help me get him back. He still looks shaken up--"
"Mikey, for fuck's sake, I'm /fine/. I think I can walk back to--"
"Hey, hey, hey, hold up!" Brian said, snapping his phone shut. "I need someone to help me out--Bob, will you go and tell security that we have some fucker running around here, trying to do in band members?"
"Yeah, what did the little bitch look like?" Bob asked Gerard, and Gerard shrugged. "long sleeved red shirt, jeans, dark glasses. Not unlike every other person here," he mumbled, running a quivering hand through his dark hair.
Bob nodded. "Oh well. I'll tell them."
"Right. I need to make some calls back," Brian said, "so take care of him back in the bus, and--will you be alright to perform in--" he looked at his watch "--an hour?"
"Yes, dammit," Gerard swore, looking thoroughly irritated that everyone was treating him like a child. Or, at least in his eyes.
"Okay. Mikey, Frank, see you guys once I get back. I won't be long. Make sure that doesn't get infected, Gerard."
And he trotted off, calling Matt, the stage manager, as he went. I shook my head, still curious as to why Brian had volunteered to do this tour with us. Didn't he have other bands to manage?
"Oh, shit, I got to find Alicia. I kind of...ran off. She's probably worried," Mikey said, scratching the back of his neck guiltily. "Frank, get him all bandaged up, will you?" I nodded. "'Kay. Thanks man," he said, gripping Gerard's shoulder gently before turning back in the direction Bob had left.
"Alright," I sighed, maneuvering around to his uninjured side and helping him up. "Jesus Gerard, you're shaking bad. Are you really okay?
He stood up, using the support I offered him, and smirked. "Trust me."
I rolled my eyes and put a hand comfortingly against the small of his back, urging him to move forward. "Oh, you made a funny. Great job, Way."
He laughed lightly and we started to walk back slowly, his arm slung around my shoulders and my hand on his back. He was still shaking, but not as much as before; I wondered if it was me, or because he was up and moving. I, once again, tried to ignore that I already knew the answer.
It was about that time that I remembered I was livid towards him. Fucking pissed. Angry beyond all belief and hope of reconciliation. That I wanted nothing more four minutes ago than to punch his face in.
...but his grip tightened gently on my shoulder and he hissed in pain when he moved his arm, and I promptly forgot about everything four minutes ago. I forgot about forgetting.
"So, you want to tell me what happened?"
He grimaced--not in a oh-this-hurts-boo-fucking-hoo way, but more of a dammit-this-hurts-little-bastard sort of way that made me want to laugh and hug him at the same time, because he was such a little twit, but in the most awkward of ways.
"Can it wait until we get back?"
I nodded, and the rest of the way back was spent in a comfortable silence, broken only by the random sound from the loading area and our footsteps crackling against the occasional piece of trash. When we reached the van, I punched in the code for the door, and it opened, miraculously (I always forgot the stupid number sequence, and it didn't help that Mikey found it amusing to change it nearly every four hours).
I helped him inside and he sat down on the couch, gingerly cradling his arm and examining it, his eyes narrowed. He looked almost...curious. I ignored his strange (yet typical) behavior and shuffled to the bathroom, opening cabinets and drawers until I found gauze and disinfectant, and a towel already stained with blood. Probably all of our blood, by the looks of it.
We're gross.
I sat down next to him and took his arm, dabbing at the blood covering the surrounding skin while he watched me, muttering "ow" every four seconds, just to piss me off.
"Gerard, you say something ever again, and I'm going to chop off this damn arm and shove it down your throat."
"But then I won't be able to talk," he pouted, while I dampened the towel with a bottle of water lying on the floor.
"But I thought you wanted to know what happened?"
"Well, if you're going to stop being a moody bitch and just tell me," I said, cleaning around the cut, "then sure, I'd love to know why you're bleeding all over the place."
"Well, I had gone out for a smoke, right?" (Trust Gerard to launch straight into it). "And I was wandering around over there, where we were, and this kid comes up to me. I figure he just wants to say hi, or whatever, so I smile at him. I ask him what's up, he tells me his name and we just talk for a couple of minutes. But then I ask him what he's doing out here instead of inside, and he just smirks and says 'I didn't come for the show,' or some shit like that, and... Frank? Are you okay?"
The towel had fallen from my hand at his last sentence, but I quickly picked it up and smiled at him. "Yeah, it's cool. What happened?"
I was afraid to put my hand back on his arm in case he felt me shaking. God only knows I could feel him, and his senses seemed to be far more in tune than mine were. But that dialogue was all too familiar.
"Yeah, alright, so I ask him what he did come for, and he says something under his breath. Something like, uh..." he screws up his face for a moment, thinking hard. "Oh, I can't remember. But it was funky, you know? And the next thing I know, this kid launches himself at me and I hold up my arm, but he fucking shreds it with these long ass nails. Bitch."
He shivered, and I sat closer to him.
"But...uh...yeah. And his hand closes around my throat, cutting off my air, and he's coming closer, like he's going to kiss me, but his head turns, and...and--well, I don't know. There was something wrong with his teeth. But then Brian comes running, screaming at this kid, and he scampers off."
I twitched nervously beside him, unrolling the gauze and starting on his arm. "His name was Lincoln, wasn't it?"
Gerard looked at me nervously, and I didn't blame him. "Yeah, yeah it was. How did you--?"
But he paused and his eyes grew wide. He shook his head, sadly, almost forlorn. "Oh, Frank, no. You don't seriously think--? This kid was your Lincoln?"
I continued to bandage his arm, not meeting his eyes. "Gerard, this kid's got some kind of grudge against you. He's a creepy bastard, yeah, but he's got motive. When he talked to me, he said something...that I discovered something that would...oh, I don't know. Something that's been helping me. I can only assume me meant you."
He glowered at me playfully, and I felt myself smile in return. "He really hates you for some reason. I'm sure it was him."
"Why the hell does he hate me?" Gerard asked, slumping against the back couch and earning an irritated noise out of me as I continued to tend to his arm.
"Well," I said, "You do get to hang around me all day. That could make anyone hate you."
He grinned. "Yeah, even I hate myself for that. Sorry Frankie, but you're so damn annoying sometimes..."
"And to think I did all of this from the kindness of my heart. Fuck you too," I replied, sealing the last part of the gauze with the tape I had found in the first aid kit.
"You can't use 'fuck you too' in a retaliation unless the first person says 'fuck you' to start with."
I had a reply ready, but my eyes had drifted and, with Gerard lying back, his neck was fully exposed.
"Jesus, Gerard," I said, edging closer to him and brushing his neck gently with my fingertips. Angry red fingerprints marred what would have been pale smooth skin. "He really got you. Your neck is.../horrible/."
"Yeah," he replied, unmoving. "I much perfer what you do to it."
I paused and didn't answer. He said nothing else until I pulled away, muttering that he should get some rest before the show. He nodded and retreated to his bunk. I didn't see him again until we hit the stage.
"I'm still pissed, Mikes."
"You'll get over it."
He took out another chip and bit into it, his eyes glued to the television and completely ignoring my desperate plea for attention. Attention I desperately needed from him.
"Mikey, really. I don't think I've ever been this mad at him."
Finally, he turned to me and stopped crunching, his eyes alright with what I really hoped wasn't the annoyance it looked like.
"Frank, you need to calm the fuck down. So Gerard called your girlfriend, big deal. I didn't hear you complaining last night when he was in your bunk."
I flushed. "Did you--? Were you awa--?"
"You know what I think your problem is?" he interrupted, leaning back against the couch. "You just can't fucking accept when you've lost."
"Lost? Of course I lost, weren't you listening when I told you what happened? Jamia is--"
"And when you've won."
I stared at him, trying to figure him out. I had lost that battle since I first met him at that Eyeball Records party. One would think I'd be able to understand his logic by now and maybe equal it. Wrong.
"Won? What have I won?"
"It's currently lying in your bunk, you dumbfuck. Asleep. Go see. And while you're at it, bring me his phone; there's something I guess I should show you."
Bewildered, I walked out of the back room while Mikey turned his attention back to his show. I shut the door behind me; I wanted mild privacy, unsure why. I felt this was my moment, and I didn't need Mikey hovering over me; I knew he wouldn't anyway, but I liked to pretend I controlled that decision.
I could hear the television up front, where Ray and Bob were lounging on the couch and chairs, watching what sounded suspiciously like the news. Ignoring that for the time being, I padded softly to my bunk and pulled back the curtain, revealing a sleeping Gerard. He was facing towards the wall, his body curled up slightly and a pillow clutched in his bandaged arm. He had gone to bed straight after the show, climbing into his own bunk and disappearing. He was there for no more than fifteen minutes when he emerged restlessly, shooting me a significant look. I had nodded, and he switched into my bed, falling asleep almost instantly.
I leaned in and pushed the hair away from his face, causing him to twitch slightly, his nose wrinkling up. I smiled before scanning the area, locating his phone tangled in the sheets at the end of the bunk. I grabbed it and was about to close the curtain and go back, when a sudden urge hit me. Looking around to make sure no one was watching, I quickly leaned down and kissed his cheek, hovering there for only a moment before pulling away. He whispered something and shifted, so I took that as my cue to finally leave him there and get back to Mikey.
I shut the door behind me and tossed him the phone.
"There. Now what did you want to show me?"
He flipped the phone's cover open and pressed a few buttons, pausing to stare at me, looking me over.
"Don't tell him I did this."
"I'm serious, Frank."
"I got it."
He reached over and handed me back the phone. "It's on "dialed calls" right now. Scan through them."
A smart remark was on the tip of my tongue, but I held it there, knowing better than to question Mikey; he might as well be a fucking god for everything that he knew. It was creepy, almost disturbing sometimes, but I guess I had just learned to live with the omniscient bastard.
"Today," I read aloud softly as I scrolled through the names and dates. "Jamia. Yesterday: Mom, Adam, Adam. Two days ago: Mom, Jamia. Four days ago: Eliza, Trent, Jamia. Five days ago: Jamia. Mom. Matt."
I scrolled through faster, reading only the names now. Why...?
"Jamia....Jamia...Jamia--Mikey, what the fuck, man?"
Mikey was staring at me with a look I had never taken well to in the entire time that I had known him. It portrayed nothing, and everything. It...well, to be honest, it made me fucking nervous.
"Think about it, Frank. All those calls...what do you think he was doing?"
I looked down at the phone, watching it so intently that my vision blurred and slipped out of focus. "Mikey...? Why has he been calling her? Why would he? I mean..." I trailed off, my mind running and flying.
"He's been giving her updates, Frank."
"You..." I muttered. "What?"
"He made that first call over a month ago."
I snapped the phone shut, my hands trembling. "He.../why?/"
"Gerard doesn't simply do things, Frank. Nothing is a lark to him. Everything means something, and he wouldn't bother with it if it didn't affect him. You seemed to be causing him quite a lot of mental stress."
Mikey smiled, and I opened my mouth, shaking my head. "I can't believe...and Jamia knew?"
"She didn't tell you today?"
"No, I... I was upset."
Mikey just smiled. "She knew."
"Jesus, what, does everyone know?"
"No, of course not."
"And you?
Mikey laughed lightly, turning back to the TV. "Gerard's my brother. He doesn't get shit past /me/."
"Frank! You guys, get in here!"
I jumped at the sound, and Mikey cocked his head curiously at the door. I leapt up and opened it, calling back to Bob, "What? What's wrong?"
"You guys have to see this! Get the fuck in here!"
He sounded panicked. It was unusual for Bob, and unnerving, and I had barely opened my mouth again before Mikey was rushing past me and into the front part of the bus, calling behind him, "Frank, get Gerard."
I did as I was told and hurried to my bunk, sliding open the curtain and shaking Gerard awake.
"Come on, Gerard. Something's happening."
I tried to pull him up, and he obligated, lifting himself into a sitting position. "What? What's happening?"
"I don't know, come on!"
I pulled him fully out of bed and rushed after Mikey, my heartbeat slightly quickened at the alertness in Bob's voice.
Bob Ray and Mikey were all on the couch, staring intently at the glowing television and paying no mind to Gerard and me as we entered. I stopped immediately and turned to the program, which showed a lady in a red shirt looking grieved as she delivered a report.
"Police in Canada have stumbled upon cases of obsessive people in vampire cults who indulge in rituals of drinking human blood, swallowing it from what they draw from one another, torturing animals, and even murder. These are exceptionally rare crimes, however."
The screen switched to a man sitting in a Victorian-style chair; large while lettering below him declared that his name was Grant Charles, a social work professor at the University of British Columbia.
"It's very unusual, but not unheard of. It's not something we teach at my school, but they may have heard about it in a case study. Aside from these reports, however, there is no reason to believe that there are other teenage vampire cults in Canada.
The scene switched back over to the reporter, who said simply, "There have been no other reports as of recently, and one of the boys, whose name still remains unknown, has been caught and is being tried for first degree murder. More information on that as it develops." She shuffled the papers in front of her and cleared her throat. "Ready for spring yet? Sorry folks, it's still months away, but a local man in Oregan has found an intivative way of keeping his house warm during the cold season..."
"Shit," Ray muttered, and Mikey echoed it with a "holy /fuck/."
"Is that what attacked me? Attacked Frank? A fucking cult kid?" Gerard asked, dumbstruck.
Bob shook his head disbelievingly at the screen. "I don't know, man. They said there's only been reports of those damn things in Canada..."
"Fuck that, I know what I saw," I said. "That kid was involved in some strange shit, I'm telling you."
Gerard nodded. "A cult would make sense."
We discussed it for a few more minutes, mainly cursing the kids that did it--drinking blood and torturing. The reports of murder was what scared me the most, though. Lincoln hadn't seemed armed, but his teeth--which I assumed were either fake or surgically implanted--looked like they could do damage, and combined with the long nails that had scratched up Gerard's arm, he could most likely put someone in the hospital for quite awhile. And if there were more of them...
Gerard tapped me on the arm after the conversation had started to repeat itself, and I took his lead and followed him back to the bunk area. Without hesitation, he climbed into my bed after me while I struggled to process this new information. I could still hear the other three faintly, their angered voices cutting through the curtain and distance. All thoughts of Jamia and Gerard's phone had been driven from my mind.
We lay in silence for a time, his breathing shallow on the back of my neck, before one of us spoke.
"Gerard, you don't think that--"
"No. I mean, he was out in the sun and everything. They can't..."
"Yeah. Yeah, okay."
The conversation was unfinished and left a chilling nervousness on our conscious, and when his arm slipped around my waist, I let it; I needed the comfort as much as he needed the reassurance.


text:
Advertorial Supplement:
Enjoy happy hour Monday through Friday from 3 to 7 p.m. at their Menifee location. The Carnitas Cantina features a full bar stocked with beer, wine, and hard liquor. Check the menu for a long list of happy hour priced appetizers and margaritas.
The Carnitas Express location at Madison in Murrieta also offers a full bar and boasts happy hour seven days a week from 3 to 7 p.m. Their third location at Los Alamos in Murrieta serves beer and wine.
Make it a happy Valentine's Day at Carnitas Express!
Carnitas Express Menifee
26900 Newport Rd., #117
Menifee, CA 92584
(951) 679-9747
Carnitas Express Los Alamos (Murrieta)
25030 Hancock Ave, #102
Murrieta, CA 92562
(951) 304-7999
Carnitas Express Madison (Murrieta)
25145 Madison Ave, #101
Murrieta, CA 92562
(951) 677-5377
Website: Carnitas Express
Like them on Facebook!

subset: commoncrawl


text:
Lightweight, nice silver/aluminium colour. Bought it for home defence and I think its ideal for that. Some loose aluminium chips inside the bat cause some noise but I guess thats fine... Grip is a bit slippery but its easy to replace with some other store bought grip to better suite your needs Delivery took some time but it was definately worth the ... Read more
weight to power ratio is very good, may do strong and easy swings, a lot better than using a wooden bat. not much to say, aparta from that it could have a better grip quality but for the amount of money I paid I would not expect more. If I need something better I will replace it with tenniw racket grip I am not sure how long the typed logos will last ... Read more
great little lightweight bat very strong for its weight great finish (apart from the text scrawled on the bat) cant think of any cons to be honest, its a bat and does what it says on the tin one thing that did annoy me was the text print on the bat, looked silly, but i soon sanded it off which made it look better be nice if there was more stock available,... Read more
Feels just the way an aluminum bat should feel. Good swing. Easy to handle. perfect length A little weak but if you just hit balls with it so will it work! Stay away from rocks and other hard objects, paint comes off very easily if you scrape it against something. The handle was a bit loose but with a little bit of tape it works! some more sustainable ... Read more
The bat is very cheap. In Norway at least 4x this price. The quality is surprisingly good. Very lightweighted, aluminium. I am also surprised by how solid this bat is. A really good bat for practice, protection or whatever you want to use the bat for. I really cant find anything wrong to say about this bat. Maybe some might think its to light, but I ... Read more
Very nice bat, good price. you have to buy this stuff is very cool and ligth it's has covered with plastic so is not crushed. i was looking for this for years ... but always find bad quality bat and other made of wood, but this is awesome Color: Silver Made of high quality metal material i'm very happy with it. it's take too long the shpping like 5 ... Read more


text:
Next, you'll be asked to connect with Twitter. Rest assured, we will never send a tweet from your account
without your permission.
We will send you an email with an invite soon.
Kobe Bryant Passes Wilt Chamberlain's NBA Career Scoring Record!
LeBron James just tied an NBA record, scoring 30+ points with 60% or better in 5 straight games (M. Malone, Dantley). Averages: 31 PPG, 71%
See what's Trending Now for @nba


text:
The holographic principle of the universe has been a popular theory among crazies and string theorists for years.
In a larger and more speculative sense, the theory suggests that the entire universe can be seen as a two-dimensional information structure "painted" on the cosmological horizon, such that the three dimensions we observe are only an effective description at macroscopic scales and at low energies. Cosmological holography has not been made mathematically precise, partly because the cosmological horizon has a finite area and grows with time.[2][3]
Take a look at the back of a credit card. You can see the metallic two-dimensional sticker on the back, right? When you tilt it back and forth, the image on the sticker appears to be three-dimensional as light reflects off of it in the changing light. The holographic prinicple of the universe says that this is how the universe behaves: the entire universe is two-dimensional and we only perceive it to be three dimensional because of a quirk of light, but also that we're incapable of recognizing the holography of the universe as a result of the precision of the hologram (much like a really convincing 3D movie that you've been watching your whole life).
The idea that spacetime may not be entirely smooth – like a digital image that becomes increasingly pixelated as you zoom in – had been previously proposed by Stephen Hawking and others. Possible evidence for this model appeared last year in the unaccountable "noise" plaguing the GEO600 experiment in Germany, which searches for gravitational waves from black holes. To Hogan, the jitteriness suggested that the experiment had stumbled upon the lower limit of the spacetime pixels' resolution.
The universe is probably not smooth. This has been theorized since the days of Max Planck around the turn of the last century and today the supposed graininess of the universe is relatively well-accepted, as far as new and crazy/mind-blowing/debilitating theories go.
Proponents of this theory have long been resigned to the ranks of stoner philosophy majors going on about how the universe is totally flat, man, totally. In the background, though, theorists have been refining the theory and now it's time for them to shine.
"So we want to build a machine which will be the most sensitive measurement ever made of spacetime itself," says Hogan. "That's the holometer."
The holometer's precision means that it doesn't have to be large; at 40 meters in length, it is only one hundredth of the size of current interferometers, which measure gravitational waves from black holes and supernovas. Yet because the spacetime frequencies it measures are so rapid, it will be more precise over very short time intervals by seven orders of magnitude than any atomic clock in existence.
The results from this experiment will likely be a hot topic of debate for a long time, but if a definitive answer is shown then it could revolutionize not only the field of quantum mechanics, but physics as a whole.
(via fuckyeahphysics)
Model describes universe with no big bang, no beginning, and no end
By suggesting that mass, time, and length can be converted into one another as the universe evolves, a new study has proposed a new class of cosmological models that may fit observations of the universe better than the current big bang model.
Wun-Yi Shu, an associate professor at National Tsing Hua University in Taiwan, explains that the new models emerge from a new perspective of some of the most basic entities: time, space, mass, and length. In his proposal, time and space can be converted into one another, with a varying speed of light as the conversion factor. Mass and length are also interchangeable, with the conversion factor depending on both a varying gravitational "constant" and a varying speed of light (G/c²).
Basically, as the universe expands, time is converted into space, and mass is converted into length. As the universe contracts, the opposite occurs.
The speed of light is simply a conversion factor between time and space in spacetime. It is simply one of the properties of the spacetime geometry. Since the universe is expanding, the conversion factor somehow varies in accordance with the evolution of the universe, hence the speed of light varies with cosmic time.
The newly proposed models have four distinguishing features:
- The speed of light and the gravitational "constant" are not constant, but vary with the evolution of the universe.
- Time has no beginning and no end; i.e., there is neither a big bang nor a big crunch singularity.
- The spatial section of the universe is a 3-sphere [a higher-dimensional analogue of a sphere], ruling out the possibility of a flat or hyperboloid geometry.
- The universe experiences phases of both acceleration and deceleration.
The models were tested against current cosmological observations of Type Ia supernovae that have revealed that the universe appears to be expanding at an accelerating rate. Because acceleration is an inherent part of this model, it fits the redshift data of the observed supernovae quite well. In contrast, the currently accepted big bang model does not fit the data, which has caused scientists to search for other explanations such as dark energy that theoretically makes up 75% of the mass-energy of the universe.
The new models may also account for other problems faced by the standard big bang model. For instance, the flatness problem arises in the big bang model from the observation that a seemingly flat universe such as ours requires finely tuned initial conditions. But because the universe is a 3-sphere in this models, the flatness problem "disappears automatically."
Similarly, the horizon problem occurs in standard cosmology because it should not be possible for distant places in the universe to share the same physical properties (as they do), since it should require communication faster than the speed of light due to their great distances. However, the models solve this problem due to their lack of big bang origin and intrinsic acceleration.
Essentially, this work is a theory about how the magnitudes of the three basic physical dimensions, mass, time, and length, are converted into each other, or equivalently, a theory about how the geometry of spacetime and the distribution of mass-energy interact.
Source: PhysOrg.com | Read the full story at The Physics ArXiv Blog
The paper is available via arXiv.org


text:
|30 Apr 2010
Win 7 Ultimate 64-bit. SP1.
Android and Windows 7 tablets coming in June Why?
Both ASUS and MSI have now announced that they will be unveiling tablet devices based on Googles Android operating system and Windows 7 at the Computex show in June. The question that has to be asked though is why would anybody buy one?
The simple fact is that neither Android nor Windows 7 are finger-friendly tablet-oriented operating systems. Android treats every device its on as though it has a big desktop and is, essentially just a computer and Windows 7 is far from finger-friendly.
Apples iPad has proven what you should do to make a tablet device friendly and Microsofts own Courier concept device has been widely hailed as the way these devices really should be.
Then we have two more interesting developments, Windows Phone 7 OS, which people are
Android and Windows 7 tablets coming in June… Why? | Windows 7 News
|My System Specs
|30 Apr 2010
I doubt they will even come out with them! Yesterday MS pulled out of developing their courier tablet. FURTHER, HP 's iconic Slate pulled out today because of performance issue!!!
|My System Specs
|03 May 2010
Windows 7 Ultimate x64
I have two Windows 7 machines that are finger-enabled. One is a netbook tablet convertible that has a single touch screen, and the other is a 20" All-In-One (AIO) with an optical dual-touch screen. Especially with the Windows 7 Multi-touch Pack, the AIO is quite finger-friendly with several usefull two-finger gestures that make things more intuitive, in my opinion. The only thing that holds finger-friendly back is that not all applications are touch aware and make the appropriate adjustments to menu, button and dialog box spacing to accomodate people like me with big stubby fingers. Even my teenage granddaughter with her relatively delicate fingers manages to fat-finger non-touch-aware menues, buttons and dialog boxes. I held back my laughter as she so deftly navigated around with her fingers on the 20" AIO, and then resorted to the keyboard and mouse when she hit a tight dialog box that defied her smaller hands.
Give it a little time for more multi-touch machines to be out in the world and there will be more applications that are fully touch aware and make it much more friendly. That is the advantage to the iPad and other Apple closed systems - they control everything and make sure all the applications are fully finger friendly as they must be.
|My System Specs
|Thread Tools
|Similar help and support threads for2: Android and Windows 7 tablets coming in June Why?
|Buying tablets for business? The iPad or Windows RT dilemma
|Microsoft Office coming to Android and Apple devices in early 2013
|Help me find some low priced, android based, tablets.
|Hardware & Devices
|Transform Windows 7 Into Android-Like Look With Android Skin Pack
|Themes and Styles
|Get Free AVG Mobilatio Pro v2.8 For Android Phones & Tablets
|plop, plop, fizz, fizz.... the Tablets are coming
|Hardware & Devices
|Microsoft Plans New Windows Version for Tablets
|Our Sites
|Site Links
|About Us
|Find Us
Windows 7 Forums is an independent web site and has not been authorized, sponsored, or otherwise approved by Microsoft Corporation. "Windows 7" and related materials are trademarks of Microsoft Corp.
© Designer Media Ltd
All times are GMT -5. The time now is 01:00 PM.


text:
- Brennan Hooper
- Brevard, NC
- United States
Truth ,
This conversation is closed.
In a world where materialism reigns, yet can never satisfy. How can one fill that hole. I propose a path to fill this void.
Try this teaching: embody the present completely. Most of us feel incomplete like we are still searching for something and most of us dont know what that is with the infinite distractions of reality. The reason man/woman has an unquenchable appetite is because the mind creates the illusion that materialism will fill the void inside of them when that is far from the truth. It is only a temporary fix caused by chemicals in the brain and as soon as it crashes and rebalances the void will return. This is because private ownership is an illusion no matter how many legal documents you have no matter how much you want a material object it will never truly be yours. The only way to fill this gap in the self is to grasp onto what you can have. There is something all of us have that few of us pay attention too. That is the present. You must embrace the present for that is all that one can really truly have. The past is done and the future is uncertain. Do not waste your time trying to reach the horizon as it will only lead you back to where you started and still remain in the distance. What i mean by fully embracing the present is to love the sweet times as much as you love the bitter times. Make the two one. I know this is difficult but if you practice this it begins to fill the void that is where your soul should be. The mind tries to take you away from this and control you with emotion but you must not let this happen. Dont think so much. Just feel and experience, become your senses. Let the love of truth in. The present is the truth. Think of yourself as an empty vessel with which you are trying to fill with love. Fill its so full that is runs over and touches all around you.
Showing single comment thread. View the full conversation.
Sep 29 2011: I often find it writing the completely wrong word from which i was thinking! I really would love to get into that actually i might just unpack my moms old classical guitar next time im home from college. Thank you for the inspiration. Song writing is also something i am good at who knows maybe i can inspire people through music. I would love to be like the Beatles or Zeppelin they are my idols! They were no ordinary men.
Showing single comment thread. View the full conversation.


text:
July 20, 2013
I bought this for my 2011 Kia Picanto...the new body style with 1.0L 3 cylinder. It fits perfect and adds a little spice to driving in the Philippines. I have always been a loyal user of K&N products. You will be amazed at the extra horsepower it gives your car. Love it so much....Thank you K&N.
July 19, 2013
Debra Clark
Madison, Wisconsin
July 19, 2013
I have K&N intake systems on my 2013 Nissan Titan and 2006 Hummer. I installed the E-2993 on my new 2013 Ford Focus SE 2.0 and it fixed the sluggish takeoff shifting that has plagued this model with the eco-boost transmission. It shifts smoother, sounds better and I gained 1.7 miles per gallon on my last fill up. Thanks once again.
Ray Earl Rob
Houston, Texas
July 18, 2013
Easy and clear instructions on installation, Gives a deeper & richer sound to your engine. (Air Intake 63-1564)
Johnny Gonzalez
Santa Fe, Texas
July 18, 2013
Very Nice, Very strong and durable stitching. Large and prominent, Love it! (K&N Banner 89-11839)
Johnny Gonzalez
Santa Fe, Texas
July 14, 2013
I RATE K&N No. 1 .SINCERELY,
Bobby-g Lewis
July 14, 2013
I have purchased K&N air filter and Oil Filters, love both of them. I get great gas mileage and the oil stays clean, I have noticed an increase in my power and smoothness of the engine on my 2000 Ford Mustang, I will continue to purchase K&N on all my vehicles and future vehicles it really does pay to pay more and get a great product that does what it says plus increases the efficiency of your engine while better protection is afforded with this product. I have just now also purchased K&N's oil filter for synthetic oils for the first time since I use synthetic oil in my car at time of this writing, hope they deliver quickly if they do I will love K&N products even more than I already do.
Rosamond, California
July 14, 2013
WOW K&N has done it again. I got this (33-3000) for my 2011 Picanto with the new body style. I love the added power it gave my car. Noticable difference when driving in the hills and mountains of the Philippines. Thank you K&N.
Baybay, Leyte, Philippines
July 13, 2013
I love my filter for my Honda Motorcycle. better performance,gas mileage,sound!!
but, my question is,will you ever make a filter charger air intake &system for the Honda Ridgeline ??
thanks for the great products!!
Don Julian
Knox., Tennessee
July 12, 2013
I ordered the K&N air filter kit for my 2005 Rubicon Wrangler. I asked my mecahinic to install it. He offered it won't make any difference, it won't help. Then a second mechanic told me when I picked it up just about the same thing. Well, I left and drove it up a summit where we travel every day between Elko and Spring Creek at the base of the Ruby Mountains. HAHA, Whoa boy!!!. I then drove back to the garage to grab the owner and mechanic and then proceeded to tell him It has increased my horsepower by 20%, I'm am not kidding, WOW, smooth effortless power up that summit as well as the rest of the hills going home. Sold, Sold, Sold American. Good Job fellas, keep up the good work. Pastor John Sutherland Clavary Chapel Spring Creek.
Pastor John Sutherland
Spring Creek, Nevada
July 10, 2013
Easy to follow installation instructions, all parts were included (69-4523TP). Installation took under an hour. Will recommend to friends.
Larry Bell
Atascadero, California
July 10, 2013
I had the pleasure to speak to Lisa Kubo and found her to be a very knowledgeable and helpful person. She is a great asset to your company and I look forward to doing business with K&N in the future.Please let her know. Good customer service is sometimes very had to find . Shes a winner.
July 10, 2013
Just finished a Live Chat with Richard concerning a part for my K&N filter. Great response to my problem and super customer service.
Mike Benallo
Henderson, Colorado
July 9, 2013
I'm a middle aged gear head. I've built everything from A-body Mopars of the 60's & 70's to the new mustangs, challengers, and camaros. Needless to say, I've been around the block. I've always used K&N products, we were building cold air and ram air intakes long before you could buy them off the shelf. I recently acquired a 2004 Ford F-150 5.4L V8... with almost a quarter million miles. It is in amazing condition but got a little sluggish over those miles. Throttle response was suffering as well. My first purchase for it was the 77-2556KP performance intake kit. After ripping out the stock air box, which was dirty but not shot I had my new intake installed in about 15 minutes. I jumped in and took the old girl for a test ride. I can crunch the numbers and give you some rough figures but I won't bore you. What I will do is tell you about the performance. The throttle had instant response, enough so that it even shocked me. I'm used to the throaty sound of a K&N system but wow it sounds good on this truck. I have a nice private road and when I got on it from a dead stop and had to back off of he pedal as my 7200 pound 250,000 mile 9 year old truck smoked its brand new tires. Will you see this kind of improvement on a brand new truck, in short not really. While you will experience better overall performance it will be hard to notice on a brand new vehicle. That being said when you hit that quarter million mile mark and your vehicle still performs like new, you can tip your hat to the folks at K&N. K&N is breathing a new life into my old truck, and it will do the same for yours.
If you're questioning the initial cost, don't. Remember you clean your K&N filter, not replace it. That alone covers the cost twice over if not more.
Still have doubts? Go outside, remove your air filter. Take a clean white cloth and wipe the inside of the air box after the filter. See all that grease, dust, dirt, and grime on the cloth... Well that's what's getting past your filter and going straight into your engine, slowly killing it. You won't find that in my intake or my engine, thanks to K&N.
Bad Dog Daddy
Toms River, New Jersey
July 9, 2013
I am amazed! I did a lot of research on this product (69-8610TTK) because frankly I was skeptical. It seemed hard to believe that there would be that much difference. While I understand how cars work, I rarely work on my own car. With a little trepidation I did the complete install all by myself and had virtually no problems.
The performance is amazing for a relatively small amount of money, this motor has come alive. The stock intake is really really restrictive on this 2.4 liter. Giving the engine some lungs woke it up. There is a significantly noticeable increase in power and when your foot is in the throttle it sounds great. Just cruising, you won't hear much difference and the car is still nice and quiet.
I sold my wife on this because of the potential for increased mileage, the only problem is I can't stop flooring it!!!
Thanks K&N....I might just have to do this with my other two cars.
Gregg Irving
Tampa, Florida
July 9, 2013
I've used K&N air intake and oil filters since 1991 on all My trucks and cars....
Absolutely satisfied with K&N Engineering Design, Customer Support, and Total Quality of Made USA Product... More CFM more Power less Energy Consumption....
Have You folks ever considered intake application for portable and stationary air compressors of various manufactures.....
July 8, 2013
K&N, again you prove that my trust in your products is never in vain, I use in my cars and recommend K&N to all my friends and family, it all started with my Fiat 128 when I got it the custom open style filter (RA-071V) and it transformed its little 1.1 liter engine performance entirely, and since then I've installed drop-in filters in my uncle's 2008 Toyota corolla 1.6, my friends' 1999 Daewoo lanos 1.5, 2003 Subaru Legacy 2.0, and finally in my BMW 1991 535i, and it made the car a monster without the growling noise of a cold air intake system and definitely helped ALOT my gas mileage on the thirsty 3.5 engine .
Keep up the good work and I'll keep up recommending your products to everyone I know :)
Mahmoud Maged
Cairo, Egypt
July 8, 2013
Awesome service. I was missing some installation parts and they are sending me all new parts. Highly recommend!
Hartselle Alabama
July 7, 2013
I'm a big fan of K&N. Replaced my 2011, stock Silverado air intake with a beautiful, cool air intake. No flashy polished metal, a better matching black plastic tube and black enclosed air box. It sounds better than the new exhaust system. You can hear the air hit the engine, and an improved response on the peddle. The HP really improves at 5,000 rpm. Quality product, no Fords apply, lol.
Chris Borowski
Orwell, New York
July 7, 2013
THIS one is really awesome and it made my bike sound like thunder. It even increased my bike's performance and mileage. One who owns a bike up to 150 cc must own this air filter (R-1060) or the RC-1060
Hyderabad, India
July 6, 2013
Ford 2012 F-250 Diesel - Love the reusable oil filter, had one previously in a Honda Goldwing with great success. This filter is much finer (10 years later). I think it makes a great combination with an oil bypass filter so that the full flow is much freer letting the bypass filter do the fine filtering. Very pleased, treat the filter mesh very carefully, oily parts can be slippery.
John S.
Sunnyvale, California
July 5, 2013
Have driven my Pulsar 220f with K & N airfilter for more than 15000 km and it's just awesome.....
cool invention
Nishant Gautam
Ghaziabad, India
July 4, 2013
I bought a cold air intake for my '07 wrangler and I was immediately impressed. I have pretty big tires on my jeep and was topping out at 14mpg highway at 70mph, now I am at almost 18mpg highway. The beautiful sound from under the hood is amazing and you can feel the engine breathing when I floor the gas pedal. Great buy and the kit came with everything, I broke my stock O2 sensor gasket when I took apart the stock airbox but the kit had the perfect gasket and everything installed smoothly, only 25 minutes. I highly recomend this product for anyone who cares about their vehicle!
New York
July 4, 2013
I just replaced the Air Filter on my 1965 Sunbeam Tiger with a perfect fit K & N E-1550! I'd like to share a photo of the installation that shows off my SB Ford engine with the K & N Filter. Thanks for making such a great product, I'm sorry I waited so long to make the change!
Clayton Fryer
Mt. Juliet Tennessee
July 3, 2013
I recently worked on my motorcycle and was cleaning the air filter. I noticed the filter was damaged and wrote the company to see if they would replace it. It does have a life time warranty. I didn't have a receipt as I'd lost it 5 years ago. Long story short, they replaced the filter at no cost including shipping. That is customer service. Go and buy a filter today.
Randy Kienzle
Everett, Washington
July 1, 2013
I have used K&n filters in :
1990 Acura Integra
2001 Ford F-350 Diesel
2002 Subaru Outback
2011 Subaru Outback 3.6R
Have had good success with the filters for all my cars.
The only down side is the time when it comes to cleaning.Your vehicle is out of service for a complete day. But for the job the filter does it is tolerable! Have lived in Texas for a year an a half. It has been quite dusty and the filter will soon need to be cleaned.I purchased a cleaning kit online so when it is time to clean I have the supplies at hand.
Don Johnson
June 28, 2013
Just installed my new K&N cold air intake (69-4523TP) on my new 2012 Camaro LFX, Super easy installation, looks amazing, throttle response is 100% better and best of all sounds like a beast, could not believe how much the car had changed in sound and performance!!!!
Would recommend this product to anybody with the 2012-2013 Camaro!!!
K&N know's what they are doing for sure!
Carmen Troilo
Northeast Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
June 26, 2013
I just installed the 63 series Air Charger in my 2.7 liter Tacoma. The instructions made it super easy to install. My first road test blew my mind! It's like I got a whole new truck again. Super killer sound & feels like she has twice the power!! I bought the truck brand new & kinda wished I had got the v6 prerunner or 4x4 instead of the smaller 2 wheel drive access cab but not anymore. You guys rule!! Thank you very much for making such a F-ing rad product that really works. I will recommend your product to anyone who asks. All my freinds here on Maui have Tacomas & after I smoke all of them you guys will be getting a bunch more orders from Hawaii. Mahalo & Aloha
Sean Kawika Hudson
Kula, Maui, Hawaii
June 26, 2013
I am 54 years young and have been using K&N products since 1976 when I got my first car. Through the years I have gone from Muscle cars and now to tuner cars. I now have a 2013 Honda Civic Si Coupe 2.4L and purchased the K&N Cold Air Intake Model Number 69-1019TS. Once again I have not been disappointed, works great, looks great, and you can really feel the difference as well as hear the difference especially when the Vtech kicks in. K&N is a GREAT American Company and continues to offer great products and excellent customer support right here in the USA. I just can't say enough about this intake and K&N as a whole, other than to say Thank You so much once again, and keep up the Great work.
Gerald McClure
Tucson Arizona
June 25, 2013
Absolutely amazing product. As soon as I put my Cold Air Intake on my Mazda 3, my engine started growling and sounding much more aggressive. The stock air box I pulled out was massive and incredibly restrictive, so putting on the CAI was a massive improvement. I noticed a lot more Zoom Zoom!
Jason Wray
June 24, 2013
Amazing Intake Kit from K&N! When I put this on my 2012 Chevy Cruze, I could feel that it had gained a little more acceleration than without it. The sound of this intake on my 1.4L turbo engine with 6 speed manual is just incredible. When ever you shift gears, it sounds like my car has a blow off valve. I would highly recommend this intake to anyone!
Justin C.
Ransomville, New York
June 24, 2013
I have been using K&N since 1976, my senior year in High School way before they started making complete intake systems. Over the years I have purchased at least 20 Products from just factory replacement filters to complete Intake systems and have always been extremely satisfied. The latest being my 2013 Honda Civic Si Coupe in which I purchased the 69-1019TS Typhoon Intake System, and have been completely satisfied with the system and the extremely excellent customer service/support. If anyone is considering a quality aftermarket air filter to complete air intake system, I personally would consider only K&N, Great Quality, Very Professional, and Made in the USA, what more could you ask for.
Gerald McClure
Tucson, Arizona
June 21, 2013
Today's automobiles leave us little latitude where you can tweak the car for better performance.
Aside from major parts changes, allowing your beast to breath better is one area you can improve.
If you draw the similarities to the human cardio pulmonary system and your car, we can't operate without an efficient O2 system.
A set dual exhausts with the KN Air Filter, much like good set of lungs is what we are partially doing when we install a KN Air Filter.
Buy one, let your car breath, it will thank you for it many years over, change its oil regular and step on it, believe me you'll look for hills and curves, on the road that is.
Its a shame today's youth spend time trying to send electronic messages and forgetting what a joy pushing their 4 wheels to the maximum .
I once had a 6 cylinder Monte Carlo, the catalytic converter pellets melted together and destroyed the thing.
A very capable mechanic in Louisiana suggested removal of the converter, added dual exhausts and a KN air filter.
Although illegal, my young family and I were on the journey to my new duty station - Fort Polk we accepted the challenge.
I gotta tell you boys and girls that 6 cylinder ran like a raped ape, I eventually sold her, but what a difference in performance.
Doing that today is nearly impossible but that sold me on the KN Product.
Thanks for reading
Since 1982
Captain(R) W Burns
Hutchinson Island, Florida
June 21, 2013
I have always ran K&N products in my bikes and actually used to recommend them when I worked at a motorcycle shop years and years ago. As a stunt rider the tiniest inconsistency or lack of power can really throw my riding off, so running the highest quality oil and air intake filters is important. K&N keeps my motorcycle running strong and consistent, which keeps me confident and riding hard!
Leah Peterson
Los Angeles, CA
June 19, 2013
I give this product 10 stars out of 5...
The air filters are absolutely amazing... Hands down the best air filter I have ever ran. Such a crisp, accurate power on the bottom end and a stretch of strength on the top end. Never have I once in my life changed a single thing on my bike and got such a great outcome. I will continue to run K&N oil and air filters in my bike for as long as I can ride. It's so easy to feel the difference in my friend's standard foam air filters. There is just no comparison. And another big perk is the easy installation, I love everything about the filters and I'm blown away that riders still tolerate old fashion foam filters.It is the best investment you could make.
Blake Gara
Murrieta, California
June 18, 2013
I've never make a comment on a product, But I must say I am very impressed with my K & N filter. Driving an F150 I was getting 12 miles to the gallon, After I switched or I should say upgraded to the K & N filter my mileage increased to 18.8 miles to the gallon and that's cruising 75 76 mph down I80, I'm impressed, If your looking to save money, get better gas mileage, better performance, you should upgrade to K & N filters
Alex McCoy
Battle Mountain, Nevada
June 15, 2013
After installing the K&N drop in air filter in my 2006 Nissan Altima 3.5 SE I have noticed a huge improvement in exhaust sound as well as boosted acceleration and overall power. This morning my 2006 Nissan Altima met its match when a Lamborghini Countach left me in the dust, but when I poured on the gas I was amazed how easy it was for my Altima to catch up to the lamborghini, and I highly doubt this would have been possible if I hadn't replaced my factory stock air filter with a K&N air filter! I also have the picture to prove that I caught up to the lamborghini as fast as it had passed me by!
William Bremkamp
Centennial, Colorado
June 14, 2013
I installed a K &N panel filter in my Peugeot 306 HDI. The mpg has increased from 43 to 47 over a brand new paper filter. The filter will pay for itself in 5 tanks of fuel at £1.40 a litre! Fantastic product.
Kent, United Kingdom
June 13, 2013
Received this very quickly. Thanks K & N Excellent Product!!! A+++
Jeff Conner
Arnold, Pennsylvania
June 12, 2013
I have tried and used k&n air filters if my car & also my wife's cars I can attest to the benefits of using your products over using car makers original equipment the benefits are amazing from better throttle response to better fuel economy great product & the gains far out way the initial outlay.
June 11, 2013
Thank you. After doing a bit of research, I found what I thought was the correct air filter for my LeSharo (Renault) motorhome. Your web site was Very Helpful in finding this weird and rare air filter. I received it. And it was the correct one. And it fits perfectly.
Thanks Again,
Martin Gallagher
Portland, Oregon
June 11, 2013
After two years of ridiculously hard riding, rev-limiter burnouts, and repeated wheelies we thought we had our 1200 Sportsters at their peak performance. After several referrals to change our Screamin' Eagle Performance Filters out for K&N Charger Intakes, we finally gave in. First impression was that the K&N Charger system looked very cool and added to the performance look of the bikes. We were worried that aside from its good looks the protruding tube and filter might get in the way of our riding maneuvers.
The installation was very simple and only required some very basic tools and very little mechanical knowledge. Everything fit perfectly and had great finishes that matched the bikes factory equipment.
After installation we noticed that the tube/filter does not protrude out from the motorcycle near as much as we thought and fits the profile of the bikes perfectly.
On the first ride we could tell an immediate difference in initial throttle response and torque off the line. Continuously pushing the motor at extreme temps through burnouts or into wheelies generally produced less and less throttle response/power as the bikes reached maximum operating temps with Screamin' Eagle intakes. The K&N Charger Intakes have eliminated those effects and power loss felt at max operating temp giving us longer intervals to perform our v-twin motorcycle exhibitions!
We ride and push our bikes beyond the limits that most riders will ever face on the road. Don't let inferior performance products keep you from enjoying the throttle response and power you deserve from your motorcycle! I know we won't...K&N for life!
Rob Carpenter - 1 Wheel Revolution
Billings, Montana
June 9, 2013
Have used your filter for several years in a 1997 F-250 Power Stroke 2WD. Has great power and good fuel mileage. Glad I bought it. I give it 5 stars.
Bill Murphy
Dover, Delaware
June 8, 2013
Works very great in my 400 Kodiak Ultramatic (YA-4000)! More torque, louder sound and 5 kmh faster. Makes the diference in the mud! Put it in my Bike and my Car when I saw that.
Quebec, Canada
June 8, 2013
Great Filter !!
Ed Davis
Gulf Shores, Alabama
June 7, 2013
I tried a K&N air filter on my 2009 Titan in 2011 and I liked it enough to buy one for my 2006 KLR 650 and when the 2009 Jeep air filter gets changed it will also get a K&N. I'm going to check if they have one for my lawn tractor.
Leo Desgroseilliers
Inglis, Florida
June 4, 2013
K&N is the best ,hands down! Thanks!
Luis benavides
El Paso, Texas
June 4, 2013
Bought a 2004 Hyundai Accent base factory. Bought the car used so it wasn't taken care of. Replaced all the plugs, wires, and fuel filter and jumped gas mileage from 19 to 24. After replacing the air filter with a K & N Filter gas mileage went to 32 MPG !! Changed the oil with synthetic with a K & N oil filter and got 37 MPG next tank !
K & N Rocks !!
Have installed K & N air filters on every vehicle ranging from the Hyundai, a 95 Camaro, 2003 Chevrolet Silverado and now a 97 Dodge Avenger. Waiting for the filter on the Avenger to come in, but know it will give performance and gas mileage that is unbelievable.
Found multiple people at auto part stores buying filters before - and told them the advantages of buying a K & N performance filter, and it changed their mind from the $ 6 paper junk filter.
Keep up the great work K & N, love your products !!
need to study exhaust systems...that would rock to make a K & N Muffler !
Lubbock, Texas
June 4, 2013
Since I installed this cold air intake on my '10 Ford Edge the mileage has increased about 5 mpg from 23 to 28. Also the engine seems livelier.
There is claimed to be a 10 hp increase and I think it's there. And my favorite thing is that sinister growl when I step on the go pedal. Any future automobile I acquire is going to get a K & N cold air intake. Engines have to breathe!
Stuart Leis
Kamsack, Saskatchewan, Canada
June 3, 2013
I purchased an FIPK for my BMW 323ci, the difference is amazing. Now I can feel the engine growl when I step down on the pedal. The kit came with everything, nothing was missing. the instructions were easy to read and it took me less than an hour to install everything. I highly recommend kn intakes. I have one in every vehicle I own. The performance is amazing, but the real perk is the gas mileage goes up. Thanks kn
Jason Perry
Roseburg, Oregon
<< Prior
Continue with more testimonials >>


text:
The latest innovation to storm the poker market come sin the form of RFID tables, a fully autonomous fully customisable piece of poker kit. Using a combination of cutting edge technology, bespoke software and a wealth of poker experience, Andrew Booth of www.cardroomdirect.com – already responsible for many poker tables you see in casinos and software engineer Andrew Milner have created a poker table that can rival an entire T|V production crew.
The new tables, which are currently rolling out across the UK's major card rooms, bring the TV experience to the amateur player by streaming the information across the interne. More than that, they enable a card room manager to create an all round experience for both the players and spectators. Each RFID is capable of displaying card room percentages, chip counts, payout information and even scrolling adverts or messages along the stream. In a nutshell, RFID tables take all the TV wizardry of a post production edit and put it all at the users fingertips.
Currently retailing at around £5000 with a pack of chipped cards that cost £150, they are probably out of the league of most Tuesday night home gamers for now, but given how technology comes down in price so quickly don't be surprised to see a version good and cheap coming out soon.
RFID or Radio Frequency Idenntification Technology sends out radio waves emitted from an electronic tag to a receiver unit. In this case the electronic tags are located in the specially made cards which, when passed over a reader – located at various points at the table – register on the system and display a graphic via alive stream.
On each RFID table there are readers located in front of each player in order to read their hole cards. There are also readers in the centre of the table to read the community cards, as well as a muck section where discarded cards are placed so that the system knows which cards are out of circulation.
Interview with Liv Boeree
Radion Frequency Identification Poker Tables
Some Internet Players to LOOK OUT for
Q+A With Phil Hellmuth
Matt Perrins Wins WSOP Bracelet 2011
Elky picks up bracelet in 7 card stud
Chris Moneymaker reflects since he won wsop
All in decisions in MTT poker
The changing nature of starting hands
The biggest mistake made in poker
Guide to MTT Poker
WSOP 2011 news
Zero Roulette
Visit The Play Poker page
Recommended Gaming Sites...
SUPERCASINO UK - Play live on channel 5
SUPERCASINO UK - Play live on channel 5
888 Casino for UK players
√ 365 Free Spins
√ 24 hr support
Partypoker most regions
√ 100% match
Elky picks up bracelet in 7 card stud
Chris Moneymaker reflects since he won wsop
All in decisions in MTT poker
The changing nature of starting hands
The biggest mistake made in poker
Guide to MTT Poker
WSOP 2011 news
3 Card Poker
Order of Hands in 3 card poker
How to play 3 card poker
Ante bets
Pair Plus bets
Ante Bonus
Pair Plus Paytable
Dealer doesnt qualify
Strategy and Odds
RouletteBasic roulette bets
Picture bets
The outsides
The dozens
The coloums
Straight ups/splits/corners
Six line
Call bets
BlackjackUsing the end box
Playing statistically correct
Using the double
Counting cards
Texas Hold em PokerThe ranking hands of poker
Poker tournament play guide
Where to play Poker:-


text:
Vampire Diaries Season 5 Prediction…
…At the most I watch Bonnie clips on Youtube.
I may or may not do that this year. Depends.
But for some reason I'm getting "Bobby in the shower" vibes.
I'm predicting that this season, or part of the last season, is some Silas-induced dream.
I'm posting this now because I guessed Bonnie ending up in limbo after seeing her scenes in 4x01.
Yeah, that's all.


text:
Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)
I don't think the existence of cheating is due to the potential gain outweighing the potential loss. People will still cheat when there's little or no gain involved, and high potential loss. I do agree that disincentivizing cheating is important if the desire is to create an ethical community.
I think you mean it was "non-repentance." Paragon's statement was nearly the definition of an apology- right down to the part where they said 'we apologize' and 'accept... consequences...' Now whether or not they will turn away from this behavior; their apology makes no claims.
From a PR standpoint, I suppose an apology is definitely in their best interests. But repentance? Not really so much. Consider Blizzard's definition of a bannable offense: 'any action which trivializes game mechanics.' Well, we have a whole slew of cooldowns that are designed to do exactly that. Healer and tank cool downs can trivialize high damage situations. The argument is then that these are simply 'intended uses for those abilities.'
But really, where outside ambiguous terms such as 'intended,' 'exploit,' and 'clever use of game mechanics' are these concepts concretely decided? How much mitigation is too much? These terms are intentionally vague so that Blizzard can turn the spigot to affect the 'flow' of cheating.
A game in which every fight was approached the same way, or worse- in which there were no clever uses of in game mechanics- would be very boring. But somewhere along the way, Blizzard was smart enough to realize that such an open system requires and equally open interpretation of the rules. The fact that it is Blizzard's game that we are licensed to play (under its interpretation of the rules) means that Blizzard really doesn't have to explain itself all that much. If you are caught in the vague definition of an offense, then Blizzard can impose in-game penalties.
But when one is on the bleeding edge of content, with the goal of beating every other player or group to the game's highest achievements, one tends to do 'what it takes' to win. At these times, the line between cheating and being creative can be almost indistinguishable. In which case, Paragon can't really promise that it won't happen again. They cane really only do the right thing: apologize for their recent transgression, regroup, and move on with the game.
Demanding repentance from anyone in this circumstance is a bit too much, imho.


text:
Kind of posted about this yesterday but in the wroong section asking for the wrong advice.
Our librarian has, over the last few days, had problems with the font drop down in office - (word, powerpoint and publisher at least - don't think she's tried the others).
It juust opens, blank and then crashes the whole program. Takes ages to force close.
Nothing else is running at the same time, I have been through and deleted about 90 fonts that were unneccesary (no idea how they got there but the PC has been there about 10 years so someone must've installed them before I worked here). Still the same problem.
Not really sure where to go from here, no one else is having this problem to my knowledge. She has 2gb of RAM so more than enough for what she needs. Nothing else has changed on her set up recently.
Anyone got any ideas? Really at a loss!


text:
Tag Results
6 posts tagged NY Mag
6 posts tagged NY Mag
At the SXSW panel on tech media's failings, Swisher seemed just as hard on herself: "More and more, as I've thought about our new endeavor, at some point, we're going to have to start pissing people off more. And I think about that a lot. Sometimes I see people and I think: Soon, I'm going to screw you. I do, I think that a lot more … Things are going to have to start to get a little tougher."(Buckle up.)
Maybe his cubby-bed business blows up and he moves?
"Death by oversquinting."
One Valentine's Day, in 1995, Bill approached me in the newsroom. I was an assistant editor who'd been typing his captions for a couple of years, but I didn't know if he saw me as more than just another one of the "kids" he patted on the shoulder as he raced around town on his bicycle.
"Can I ask you a question, young man?" he asked. "That Brazilian fellow — is he your special friend?" He was referencing my then-boyfriend, Carlos Emilio, a photographer whom Bill had seen me with at parties. I told him yes.
"That's what I thought," said Bill as he unzipped the worn, vinyl shoulder bag he always carried. He pulled out an eight-by-ten manila envelope with the New York Times logo, and he handed it to me. Inside, I found the most extraordinary valentine. There was a red cardboard heart about eight inches wide with a doily pasted on it, and then two polka-dot hearts that were inset with a cut-out black-and-white photo of Carlos and a matching photo of me. I was awestruck and dumbstruck by this quiet gesture: Bill had been paying close attention to my romantic life.
Bill Cunningham's Big Gay Heart (via The Cut)
The Cut 's "Ten Types of People you see at Fashion Week" has at least one familiar face.
In case you want to see if Courtney Love can turn her Food Diary into something insane (spoiler: of course she can)
Marking the date for the next Decadestwo pop up. I walked away last time with tan Prada boots and maroon Brian Atwood pumps…and serious regret over the zebra-print ponyhair heels that I put back against my better judgement.
This time I'll be better prepared.


text:
The hottest look right now is about taking it off. Whether you wear it with short hair or long, the undercut hairstyle is a bold look that will have all eyes on you. Contrary to what you may think, shaving your head (especially only half) is a ultra feminine. Think Natalie Portman in V for Vendetta. For a more moderate version, try the half shaved undercut!
There are lots of great versions of the undercut hairstyle to choose from. Always the trendsetter, Rihanna was among the first to adopt the look, followed by Kelly Osbourne, Ke$ha, and even pixie trendsetter Ginnifer Goodwin. British supermodel Alice Dellal highlights the contrast between shorn hair and long by keeping the undercut dark while bleaching the rest. Make the look your own by working with natural hair texture, playing with color, or shaving one side or both. Now check out these pictures that show you how to wear the undercut hairstyle!
Even the most fashion forward gals may hesitate at the thought of clippers along the scalp. For a softer and individualized cut that is tailored to suit you, ask your stylist to use a scissors and a razor. The undercut doesn't have to be super short either. Sarah Harding's wearable undercut transitions from cropped to long at the back of the head.
The undercut isn't as much of a commitment as it seems. While you should keep it well maintained while sporting the demi shave, longer hair will easily cover the area if you part it in the center rather than all the way to one side. This works for if you have to go to a conservative event of just dinner at the parents. For short hair, playing with the part also works to mask the hard line of the undercut.
Should you get an undercut hairstyle? It must be worn with attitude! You know you've got a great haircut when you're inspired to go out and get some new clothes to match. This hairstyle trend will have all eyes on you so be sure to match it with a great outfit and fierceness!


text:
Next, you'll be asked to connect with Twitter. Rest assured, we will never send a tweet from your account
without your permission.
We will send you an email with an invite soon.
A Lesson in Social Data for Brands: Expression vs. Intention
See what's Trending Now for @otegaogra
Follow @otegaogra on Twitter


text:
howard (Captain America: The First Avenger)/tony (Iron Man 2) parallels
Marvel. Where we throw your favourite characters off of things.
Must be Pepper's birthday and he only remembered like 5 minutes ago during a fight.
I imagine him getting blasted and falling through the ceiling of a mall next to Victoria's Secret and just going, "oh, well, while I'm here."
Iron Man (2008): Deleted Scenes
Tony Comes Home
can you imagine though, jarvis all alone in tony's malibu house? jarvis who of course doesn't have any physical form at all, jarvis who at this point occupies just the house and tony's phone—jarvis, who is dependent on tony for everything, who lives essentially in tony's pocket, suddenly being completely alone for the first time in his silicon life.
and every ten minutes on the dot for days and days and days he accesses the latest news reports, re-calculating and re-calculating tony's chances at survival, endlessly running the numbers. and nobody told him to do that. tony's house was empty and dark and nobody told jarvis to keep an eye on the news but he did. jarvis could have just spun down his hard drives and gone into hibernate mode, but he didn't.
no, he watched the news. he stood vigil. he waited and he hoped that his calculations were wrong. that one day he would be able to say welcome home, sir once more.
2013 was the year if SEEMINGLY INNOCENT COSPLAYS TURNING COMPLEX (and killed my cosplay budget). I knocked out three cosplays that I started one night in February because I was bored and thought they'd be easy to do. Two were, ONE WAS NOT because I underestimated the prop and didn't expect to actually do it.
I started to slowly amp up my technique as well. I learned how to hand embroider and started purchasing fabric that was more realistic to the character or fit in with their world (Miku's jacket is a fleece-type material that makes it very warm and jacket-like while the dress is stretchy but also slightly warm. A super cute winter outfit that kept me warm when I wore it on Halloween night = 3=b). I also started experimenting with props again (first time since I was 17) and towards the end of the year, I began to learn how to create finished-like seams with a basic sewing machine (which is now kind of null since I have a serger but it's still a good trick to know regardless). I also went back to using pre-made patterns since I figured out I'm pretty bad at making my own (I just do not understand pattern making at ALL). I really wanted to enter a Masquerade with one of my costumes since I'm so insanely proud of her but I've got some insane stage fright so I didn't even bother. She's a winner to me though. ; 3;b
2014 I want to make more complex costumes as well as some easier ones so that I can practice certain sewing tricks more. I also want to work on some props if possible but I don't know what'll happen in '14 since a resolution of mine is to get a new job and move away from the city I'm in so cosplay will have to take a seat on the back burner for a little bit if I'm able to find a better job.
Tony Stark + Being sassy
Soon I will channel the sass of the one next to Gene.


text:
Jobert Sumibcay, father of a toddler, was in jail only for the weekend, but it was bitter. "Father's Day, missing Father's Day," he lamented.
The 21-year-old admitted car thief and methamphetamine addict, usually free on probation, added: "It's actually real good that I come to prison" because it "wakes you up: Why are you doing this? You could be out there instead of being in here."
An innovative program in Hawaii offers a model for fixing the nation's troubled probation system by using "flash incarceration", short but immediate jail sentences for any probation violation. WSJ's Mark Schoofs reports.
That is the message an innovative Hawaiian probation program aims to send. Started about four years ago by a former U.S. attorney who is now a judge, the program has the potential to transform the nation's broken probation system, some crime experts believe. Known as HOPE, for Hawaii's Opportunity Probation with Enforcement, the strategy has sharply reduced probation violations among participating criminals. Preliminary evidence from law enforcement suggests it can also reduce repeat crimes.
The key: "flash incarceration" that sends offenders to jail for short but immediate sentences for violating virtually any probation condition. Those who follow the rules are rewarded with looser supervision.
The U.S. has the world's highest rate of incarceration, according to a study of 214 countries by King's College London. But even larger numbers are on probation: 4.2 million at the end of 2006, according to the Department of Justice, 1.8 million more than were locked up in all correctional facilities across the country. As many as half of probationers go on to break the law again, exemplifying how poor the system is at rehabilitation.
One reason: the criminal justice system has increasingly tilted toward "tough on crime" severity, such as "three strikes and you're out," giving short shrift to what has been known about changing human behavior since at least the Enlightenment. That's when philosopher Cesare Beccaria, whose ideas influenced Thomas Jefferson and John Adams, wrote in a seminal 1764 treatise, "Crimes are more effectually prevented by the certainty than the severity of punishment." Beccaria also postulated that the swifter the punishment, the likelier offenders would be to associate them with their crimes.
There are caveats. Some prosecutors fear that a special, strictly monitored probation may tempt judges to place people in it who should actually be behind bars. (Probation is community supervision in lieu of prison; parole is for prisoners released early. Criminals deemed violent are usually ineligible for any probation, including HOPE.) Two men selected for HOPE allegedly committed murder before they were formally enrolled in the program. Such cases, said Honolulu prosecuting attorney Peter Carlisle, could spark a political backlash.
"The million-dollar question," Mr. Carlisle added, is whether HOPE reduces the rate of new crimes committed by probationers. "Intuitively I would believe that it does," he said, "but you've got to show me." Final data on that question are expected by year end.
Others wonder whether the program, which requires efficient coordination among multiple agencies, can be replicated in larger bureaucracies. Prof. David Kennedy of New York's John Jay College of Criminal Justice counters, "This is not rocket science, this is training-a-puppy stuff."
Nationally, more than half of men arrested test positive for drugs when they are apprehended, according to Justice Department research. But one of HOPE's standout successes, reducing drug use, embroils it in a debate: whether jail, however brief, is appropriate for addicts who relapse into drug use. Some drug-policy reformers argue that incarceration perpetuates the paradigm of addiction as a crime rather than a disease. HOPE proponents counter that flash incarceration spares offenders longer prison terms by helping them get off drugs, obey probation and refrain from committing new crimes.
Prof. Kennedy said the research conducted so far on HOPE shows that even tough, drug-using felons "can be very effectively reached by a very common-sense structure of clear expectations, clear, predictable consequences, and real help and support."
While in jail, Kenneth Costa, a 44-year-old convicted drug felon who said he started using methamphetamine more than 25 years ago, heard about HOPE from fellow inmates, some of whom described it as a "last chance" and told him it "keeps you on track. My fiancée was pregnant. I was sick and tired of being sick and tired." He said the program provides the "structure" to help his treatment succeed. He said he has been drug-free for 14 months.
HOPE is the brainchild of Judge Steven Alm, an energetic 55-year-old former U.S. attorney for Hawaii who drives a black Corvette. He was assigned to criminal court in 2004 and immediately faced a slew of motions to revoke probation. In every case, he recalls, the defendant had "pages of violations stretching back months or even years" yet had suffered virtually no consequences for any of them.
That is the reality across the U.S., Prof. Kennedy said. Probation, administered by a patchwork of state and local systems and often starved for resources, "basically teaches people to ignore" probation officers' warnings, he said, until violations accumulate to a tipping point. Then, offenders face dire -- and expensive -- consequences: in Hawaii, as much as 20 years in prison.
To Judge Alm, this system seemed as absurd as parents failing to respond to a child's persistent misbehavior and then suddenly kicking him or her out of the house. His idea: Instead of one severe sanction after many violations, mete out relatively minor but "swift and certain" sanctions for every violation.
The judge holds a "warning hearing" to explain the HOPE rules. Under regular probation, for example, offenders are usually drug-tested only when they meet with their probation officer, giving them time to wash out the drugs. In HOPE, probationers with a drug problem must call in every weekday morning to see if they are scheduled for a random drug test that day.
Virtually every violation results in immediate arrest, a hearing within 72 hours and almost certain jail time, varying from a few days for a first violation to a few months for subsequent ones. Participants who accumulate several violations risk having probation revoked and being sent to prison for years.
"I thought it would be counterproductive," recalled probation officer Sheri Shimbakuku. "How will I help them if they're in jail?" But she says HOPE probationers seemed much more receptive to help: "Boy, it was just different seeing their reaction to being in jail."
Flash incarceration has been used around the U.S. by specialized courts established to adjudicate drug cases, with demonstrated success. But the Hawaii program is one of the first to test the approach among a broader group of probationers. In a randomized, controlled trial of more than 500 probationers, researchers from Pepperdine University and the University of California at Los Angeles found HOPE probationers were less than half as likely as controls to miss probation-officer appointments or test dirty for drugs, even though the controls knew in advance when they would be tested and HOPE participants didn't. These preliminary findings are being announced Thursday, and full results are expected by year end.
Hawaii's state legislature allocated $1.2 million last year for the program, almost two-thirds of which went toward drug treatment slots. But not everyone in HOPE gets treatment. Not all users are addicts; some users can stop without treatment. Those who are truly addicted triage themselves into treatment by repeatedly testing dirty. The program now has more than 1,200 participants, out of Oahu's total population, excluding domestic violence offenders, of about 7,650 felony probationers.
Its emphasis on sanctions led some to dub it "yank and spank." But in court, Judge Alm seems less the law-and-order hard-liner than the basketball coach he once was, giving his probationers pep talks. Because Mr. Sumibcay, the father of the toddler, has a job as an airport porter, Judge Alm said he could serve his six-day sentence over two weekends so he wouldn't miss work. Mr. Sumibcay said he was grateful for the choice.
Write to Mark Schoofs at firstname.lastname@example.com


text:
Dublin Hotels
41 Readers' Suggestions
September 13th, 2010
4:24 am
Just came back from Dublin where I've stay in the Lyndon House Bed & Breakfast http://www.lyndonhouse.com/. It was alright. Not a luxury hotel at all, but I was low budget and I could get a decent room for a vey nice price :-D
I've find the hotel on this map http://www.explorotel.com/ireland/dublin/dublin/mapview/ . didn't know the site before, but event if it doesn't have a lot of hotels.. the display of the rates on a map like that is quiet usefull :)
I've find the hotel on this map http://www.explorotel.com/ireland/dublin/dublin/mapview/ . didn't know the site before, but event if it doesn't have a lot of hotels.. the display of the rates on a map like that is quiet usefull :)
— Anonymous
September 7th, 2010
6:28 am
It may be a little late, but we brought our family to Dublin for a short vacation for a family wedding. We found wonderful accommodation which accomodated our family the room was large enough for 2 adults and 3 kids, with a big bathroom and lots of space to move around and for our baggage. We booked it on http://www.waterloolodge.com/
I would highly recommend it if you are taking children, breakfast was included in our price, staff great and located in a lovely area of Dublin city.
Slats Family
I would highly recommend it if you are taking children, breakfast was included in our price, staff great and located in a lovely area of Dublin city.
Slats Family
— Anonymous
October 12th, 2009
6:45 am
My family and I stayed in a beautiful location in Dublin called Donnybrook, it is only a 15-20minute walk from the area of Trinity.Friends had recommended Morehampton Townhouse and I am happy to recommend it. We stayed in August during the Dublin Horse Show. It was an old school and has lovely character and lovely people working there. Most of all we found it excellent value, the hot breakfast was included and it was indeed a very special feast we did not have to eat again until 6pm! We only paid $100 for our room which had a new bathroom and we could park our car for free. The website we booked on for the offer was http://www.morehamptontownhouse.com
— Anonymous
October 11th, 2009
1:16 pm
I like Fitzpatrick Castle Hotel in the affluent south Dublin suburb of Killiney,overlooking the city. Enya lives about 400 yards away and Bono`s house is nearby too. Available for less than €100 on selected nights.Probably too far out if you do not have a car.See www.fitzpatrickcastle.com
— Anonymous
August 15th, 2009
11:41 am
Having just returned from 72 hours in Dublin, we throughly enjoyed staying at The Dylan. Definitely upscale and funky with a staff that wants to please you any way they can. Always filled with great suggestions no matter what. It's a 10 euro cab ride to Temple Bar.
— Anonymous
July 31st, 2009
3:45 pm
Have been to Dublin about six or seven times in the last year and a half on business trips of three days. First time stayed at the Clarion in the Financial District -- nothing special and not much happening there at night. Adequate.
Next stayed twice at the Merrion. Elegant, luxury, five stars, great location. Alas, a bit dull.
Now stay at the Sherbourne on St. Stephens, great location, terrific Horseshoe Bar and very good restaurants, lots of activity. This is the spot for me!
Next stayed twice at the Merrion. Elegant, luxury, five stars, great location. Alas, a bit dull.
Now stay at the Sherbourne on St. Stephens, great location, terrific Horseshoe Bar and very good restaurants, lots of activity. This is the spot for me!
— Brian, Philadelphia
May 16th, 2009
11:22 pm
We enjoyed our stay at the Azalea Lodge so much that we lodged there during our two trips to Dublin. Accommodations are comfortable and clean, it is located right on the bus line to Center Dublin and breakfasts are delicious. Most of all the proprietors, Bernadette and Padraig Sweeney are most friendly and helpful. Here is there website http://www.azalealodge.com/
— loquinn, VA
May 16th, 2009
10:25 pm
The Conrad Hilton...lovely, all amenities, fabulous breakfast...and across from St Stephen's Green.
— magala46, yonkers, ny
May 16th, 2009
5:54 pm
We stayed at Albany House, near St Stephen's Green just a few weeks ago. Had a quiet room of the first floor in the back (as we requested when reserving) with a spacious marble bath/shower that looked like it was recently renovated. Nice people run the place, terrific breakfast. We walked everywhere - a great location and quite affordable.
— meg, Maryland
May 16th, 2009
5:25 pm
The Shelbourne Hotel, there is no better place to stay in Dublin. The Common's, there is no better place to eat in Dublin. The rest is only irish sound and fury...
— Anonymous
May 16th, 2009
3:43 pm
The Regency Hotel is not listed here, any advice on that? We need somewhere closer to Dublin City University that sleeps 4
— squamscott, exeter
May 3rd, 2009
2:41 pm
Dublin has a growing number of Boutique hotels that include The Morgan,Number 31,The Morrison Hotel and others. For a complete list http://www.mapplr.com/2009/05/03/favorite-hotels-in-dublin/
— Arnon, San Francisco
February 19th, 2009
4:41 pm
I recently stayed in Barnacles Temple Bar House which I found fantastic. Not only is it in the middle of the action in Temple Bar but being a traveller on my own I found it extremely easy to meet other people and had an amazing time. Their website is www.barnacles.ie
— Anonymous
February 3rd, 2009
7:53 am
I was visiting Dublin last month and didn't want to stay in temple bar, although read lots about I got the impression it was a busy spot, it's a little wild for me, but after a few mishaps with lodgings on Gardner street, I went to the area where there are Georgian houses and found a large bed and breakfast called Baggot townhouse, its such a lovely place very warm and friendly and they do a great breakfast, so I settled there for 4 days. email: http://www.baggotcourt.com
— Anonymous
January 21st, 2009
5:27 am
We stay at the Jurys Inn Parnell Street hotel and are found much good to me. The hotel was clean and the staff much kind one and has given to me of the optimal information on what to visit to Dublin and where to go to eat well spending little
In order to see my photos dell' hotel you can visit the blog
In order to see my photos dell' hotel you can visit the blog
— Anonymous
July 15th, 2008
1:34 pm
I'd add the slightly quirky Eliza Guest House on the Liffey at Wellington Quay (nr Ha'Penny Bridge), but only the "penthouses," particularly the one facing the Four Courts. Extraordinary views, though a wee bit too close to Temple Bar but at way under market rates. It's only a matter of time that it's "gentrified".
— Anonymous
July 13th, 2008
2:21 pm
Our favorite place to stay are the Brookman Townhomes in Donnybrook. Convenient to the busline and walking distance to neighborhood restaurants, the accomodations are very nice and reasonably priced. Perfect for couples traveling together or for families.
— Anonymous
July 13th, 2008
5:42 am
My wife and I took our daughter and husband with four children to Dublin and stayed at an Irish Heritage House smack dab in the middle of the Temple Bar and loved it. The creaky floor, huge rooms, ample bathrooms and hum of happy sounds on the street lulled us to sleep at night. It was affordable in sleeping six of us, and we liked the thought of helping to preserve this 300 year old merchant's townhouse.
Jack D. Heacock
Bristol VA
Jack D. Heacock
Bristol VA
— Jack D. Heacock, Bristol VA
July 12th, 2008
1:55 pm
Just wish to second the opinion of earlier posters re staying at Trinity College when it's available. My wife and I are in our sixties and have always felt comfortable there. The location is grand and it is a quiet,attractive oasis in the midst of hectic central Dublin. Who knows, you might be sleeping in Bram Stoker's old digs. Definitely our first choice.
— David McGrath, Danville
July 11th, 2008
1:18 pm
Was in Dublin in April and stayed at the Harcourt Hotel. Small, very clean and all amenities. Would be happy to stay there again. Didn't need to take a bus as it was within walking distance to everything. Took day trips on the train (station was a 10 min walk away). Got a room for $141 per nite on Expedia.
— Anonymous
May 27th, 2008
12:48 pm
Has anyone stayed at the Earlfort Apartments? Any comments would be appreciated.
— Anonymous
May 15th, 2008
8:28 am
I found this page very useful when visiting Dublin recently. I couldnt get into the mercer as was suggested, stayed at Fitzwilliam Guest House (http://www.fitzwilliamtownhouse.com) great location and a very relaxing place to visit. My daugher is going to Trinity College and we found good student rooms for her and her pals in Morehampton Hostel in a great village called Donnybrook their website is http://www.morehamptonhouse.com. Thanks again for this helpful page
— Anonymous
April 3rd, 2008
12:55 pm
What is your thought about the Temple Bar Hotel? I noticed no one responded to joseph3130. I have an eclectic group going there in March or 2008. Wide age ranges-like to enjoy local atmosphere.
What is your thought about the Temple Bar Hotel? I noticed no one responded to joseph3130. I have an eclectic group going there in March or 2008. Wide age ranges-like to enjoy local atmosphere.
— Anonymous
December 3rd, 2007
11:08 am
ok, brian whelan----i'd love to have your thoughts on Harrington Hall, Trinity Lodge or other recommendation near the new Tripod.
— Anonymous
Log In to Post a Suggestion
Book A FlightBook A HotelRent A CarBook A CruiseBook A PackageBook An ActivityExpedia


text:
I think that you should reduce the distance between reading and writing. Tumblr, Facebook, and Twitter have all proven the importance of being able to re-share easily the things you love. Wordpress has a nice "Blog This" bookmarklet but it is just another step to take.
Instead, I'd like to bring a feed reader into Wordpress that lets you blog from your blogroll.
I'm not the only person who thinks so!
You can now organize your feeds with tags. Instead of hunting through a big list of feeds, use tags to bundle them up into useful views.
Adding a tag to a feed so you can organize them should be easy as pie!
Orbital looks great on a big desktop, but you can shrink it down to phone size and it still works
That's a lot of work to do. I'm going to take a stab at it, but I'd love your help. Let's make wordpress even better.
Right now I've got a list of feeds and selecting a feed brings up entries in that feed.
In your wordpress Admin Screen:
If you want the very latest code, ssh into your plugins directory and clone the project with Git by running:
$ git clone git://github.com/mattkatz/Orbital-Feed-Reader
Thanks for a great rss reader within wordpress. I read about 100 feeds every day, with about 1000 entries on average. Then for a dozen or so, I often write related blog posts. Your reader makes this much easier. Great work !Stefan at InsightKnowledge
Contributing is easy!
gem install ditzIf you don't like Ditz, that's fine - GitHub issues work too.
Let's keep it decentralized! I'm using Ditz to track bugs. You can always use the github issue tracker, but check out what ditz gives you.
MattKatz on identi.ca or the tweeter or at morelightmorelight.com