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Co-written with the fantabulous Crystia. :D Thank you so much, it was great working with you~! *Hugs*
Warnings: Angst, graphic descriptions.
Ryou stuffed yet another generous forkful of steak into his mouth, his cheeks bloating as grease and thick sauce leaked out from between his lips in streams. The sauce gushed when he began to chew ravenously, but instead of reaching for the despondent napkin lying on the table, his tongue lapped up the streams of sauce dripping down his chin and left the pale skin covered in saliva. His usual impeccable table manners were completely discarded in favor of feasting, but thankfully no one was around to watch his gluttonous display.
He glanced furtively at the ring, where it lay a safe distance away, propped up against the wall where he could keep an eye on it. After all, he didn't want the object to repossess him, particularly not at this moment. Bakura would punish him mercilessly for the simple sin of taking it off, but the rebuttal would be insignificant compared to his fury when he learned that his host ate without permission again.
The host was famished, however, and the normal apprehension Ryou felt when disobeying his tenant's commands faded when rivaled by his stomach's pitiful demands for sustenance.
Bite, chew, swallow, bite, swallow, bite. More than half the food Ryou ate, he swallowed whole in an effort to satisfy his ravenous hunger as soon as possible. He was unsure how much he devoured, but eventually it came to the point where his gut swelled uncomfortably, filled far past contentment.
Ryou ate and ate until he was no longer uncomfortable and now solely in pain. He let his hands dangle at his side, closing his eyes in agonizing satisfaction.
His distended belly heaved as he took a deep breath and then slowly exhaled, his jeans straining under the pressure of his rising and falling lungs. His shirt rode up as well, revealing a sliver of pale skin stretched taut over his innards. Ryou burped softly, then groaned when he tried to sit up. He immediately stopped his efforts immediately afterwards when his stomach roiled with nausea, and he eventually slumped back into his chair in defeat. It hurt Ryou whether he stood or sat idle, but at least his meal didn't slosh around when he remained motionless.
Ryou reached up to massage his gut with one hand and watched his slightly shaking fingers in fascination. The other joined it a moment or two later to assist in quelling the painful, overfull sensation. His stomach gurgled beneath his hands, attempting to digest the vast amount of red meat he had forced down his throat without bothering to chew. It was a miracle that he hadn't choked, but Ryou couldn't find it in himself to feel very grateful. In a way, the sensation was almost worse than starving.
Ryou vaguely wondered how his friends would react to seeing him in such a state. No doubt they would think he was disgusting. After all, he couldn't deny that his appetite could be described as anything but. Bakura had made sure of that.
Then again, if given the choice, Ryou would much rather exchange their distrust for mere revulsion. At least disgust could be overlooked, but it was impossible for Ryou to truly befriend Yugi and his other schoolmates when he was certain that they were always secretly waiting, anticipating Bakura's appearance. Ryou could hardly blame them: after all, how could he expect his friends to trust him when he hardly trusted himself?
Or when your own yami can't trust his host to follow his commands? A chilling whisper hissed in barely suppressed fury.
Ryou's half-lidded eyes were forced closed as a flash of petrifying gold light splashed across the room in painfully blinding rays, and then forced open again as his chin was dragged up to face the source of his suffering. The chilling fingers were so cold they felt as though they belonged to a corpse while, in reality, they belonged to a bodiless spirit. The golden radiance disappeared as quickly as it came, replaced by twisted shadows that licked at his skin viciously, particularly at his overfilled stomach. The disturbingly familiar weight of the Millennium Ring was around Ryou's neck once more and the incensed spirit loomed over him.
"I awaken to find that not only has my landlord removed the Ring, but that he's gorged himself to the point that his fat gut is ready to rupture," Bakura spat, the fingers of his free hand slipping beneath Ryou's shirt to claw across his belly, clutching him tightly enough that Ryou had to hold back bile. "Disobedience on two accounts. Someone's feeling mutinous today."
"You didn't leave me much of a choice," Ryou said through his teeth. His stomach throbbed in pain where the slim fingers sank into him, and the shadows pressed against his abdomen like cold spindles.
Bakura arched an eyebrow. "Really, now?"
"Don't act like you don't know what I'm talking about!" Ryou shouted, earning him a sharp glare and his yami's grip tightening severely in response. "Even at the hospital, you wouldn't let me have anything! I haven't eaten in days."
"You will have your meals when I allow it and not a second before. I was courteous enough to feed your body when I was in control of it," Bakura replied waspishly.
His yami's increasingly angry tone and darkening expression did little to stop Ryou from responding likewise.
"You only ate enough so that you wouldn't pass out in front of my friends, right? Why not let me feed my body so you don't drive me to desperation?"
"I think you're forgetting your place," Bakura hissed, leaning forward so that their foreheads were nearly brushing. "If I let you feed our body, it would give you the false impression of control. And we wouldn't want that, now would we?" Ryou shivered at his yami's voice.
"It's just eating..." Ryou whispered, resisting the urge to cry in frustration.
A long while back, just after receiving the Ring, he had actually broken down and started crying during one of Bakura's rages. Of course, it had only succeeded in infuriating him further, the end result being Ryou collapsed on the floor of his apartment. He laid there long enough for the kitchen tiles to leave square imprints on his face. The marks had remained even several hours after regaining consciousness, but at least they had disappeared faster than the bruises. Ryou couldn't even remember how he had fainted, unsure if it was from violence, hunger, or fear. He suspected the first. His head had ached terribly the next day and the bruises strengthened his suspicion.
"Yes, just eating. So tell me, Landlord. Why do you seem to lack enough self-control to refrain from something so simple?" Bakura asked derisively. "In Egypt, I would go much longer without food than a few days."
"That doesn't mean it's healthy. Besides, we're not in Egypt!" Ryou protested.
"I will determine what is best for our health."
"Quit saying things like that! It's not 'our' anything!" Ryou said, his voice rising somewhat hysterically. "It's my—"
Ryou gasped when he was dragged up by the collar, his face close enough to Bakura that he would have felt the other man's breath. Or at least, he would have felt it if the spirit needed breath to live.
"And that," Bakura cut Ryou's protests off with a feral growl. "Is precisely why my methods are necessary." He released Ryou's shirt, shoving him sharply and causing the feeble boy's neck to whiplash.
Ryou shuddered, barely acknowledging the pain as he belatedly realized he had pushed his yami much too far. His own lips parted in horror while Bakura's drew back in a hideous snarl and a menacing flash of canines.
"Not 'ours'? Were you going to say that this body is yours?" Bakura spat the word as though it was the most offensive insult he had ever heard. Perhaps he did think as much, considering that it had come from Ryou's mouth.
"No..." Ryou stuttered, knowing that if Bakura had been enraged before, it was nothing compared to the level of anger in his eyes now.
"No..." he repeated desolately, trying to take the words back despite knowing it was too late.
Bakura took another step toward his host, closing the little distance left between them until the spirit's semi-corporeal body was pressed flush against his.
"You see, this is exactly why I need to teach you lessons like this," Bakura sneered in mock disappointment. "I can't have you under the false impression that you have even the smallest amount of control over your body. Maybe this time, you'll finally learn."
Bakura placed an icy hand over his victim's warm stomach with deceitful tenderness and Ryou squirmed uncomfortably under his touch.
"Shut up. Now, you're going to do exactly as I say so this will be as painless as possible." Bakura's voice was dripping with artificial sweetness and reassurance, almost more unnerving than the venom that had tinged it before.
Ryou swallowed and slowly nodded, well aware that he had no other choice.
Bakura smirked. "Good. Now follow me."
To Ryou's surprise Bakura released him and stalked away, taking several silent steps toward the door. He stared after the spirit stupidly for a moment before Bakura turned to glare at him and he finally understood.
Ryou stood numbly, only to double over after his brief venture and grasp his stomach in pain. The partially digested food sloshed violently at the sudden movement, and it felt as though his viscera were colliding with each other.
"You wouldn't feel so ill if you weren't a disobedient little wretch, " Bakura taunted, cruelly enjoying Ryou's agony.
Ryou ignored him, instead concentrating on grinding his teeth in a hopeless attempt to alleviate the painful sensation. He only remained in his hunched over position long enough for the feeling to diminish before straightening and taking a much more measured step. Sluggishly Ryou made his way to toward Bakura, but his hand immediately flew to his mouth instead of his stomach, grumbling in protest at the turbulence. He found himself bending his upper body forward again as he attempted to suppress the overwhelming sickness.
Stomach acid filled Ryou's mouth and some of the food he had eaten earlier clogged his esophagus, a sensation similar to having a rock lodged in his throat. He gagged as the walls of soft tissue burned and the acid filled his mouth, some of it dripping out in hot streams from between his lips. His eyes watered as he made an effort to keep everything down.
"Swallow," the spirit hissed, abruptly appearing directly in front of him and almost inadvertently causing Ryou to throw up from the shock. "You could swallow it all down before, so you should be able to do it now."
Ryou shook his head violently, which was decidedly the wrong decision. An overwhelming rush of nausea motivated him to dash for the bathroom despite his earlier lethargy. He clumsily dove around Bakura and ran to the sink, propping his hands against the edges in order to prevent himself from falling over from his painful retching.
To his dismay, a ruthless hand clamped around his jaw, preventing him from opening his mouth and relieving himself of his dinner. Ryou noted with irony that Bakura almost had him in an embrace, but the forceful position was more of a prison than a tender gesture.
Ryou wrinkled his nose at the foul taste in his mouth, a whine escaping from his covered mouth. The whimper that quickly transformed into a desperate, muffled scream when his nose was covered as well, leaving no room for him to breath.
"Swallow." Bakura's grip tightened mercilessly, and Ryou struggled in vain to escape. "I said swallow, you worthless host," he hissed, managing to keep his hold on Ryou despite his desperate flailing.
Given no choice but to obey or choke, Ryou shamefully swallowed. Even after his submission, Bakura held him a moment or so longer to prove his dominance, only to wait with surprising patience for him to gasp for breath.
"You swallowed?" Bakura asked in a cool monotone, unidentifiable as a question if not for his slightly raised left eyebrow. Ryou didn't respond until Bakura grabbed his chin again, jerking his head painfully to face him. "Answer me."
"...Yes," Ryou whispered, his voice breaking.
Ryou watched as his yami observed him with dark eyes devoid of sympathy, silently calculating. And then—
"Get rid of it."
Ryou blanched. "W-what?"
"You heard me," Bakura snarled, reaching out to clutch the back of Ryou's head, fingernails sinking through the hair far enough to dig into his scalp and force him back to the sink.
Splashes of black marred Ryou's vision as his forehead slammed against the faucet. The nausea returned with renewed vigor, though it was only enough to cause him to gag for a moment before coughing up a small mouthful of saliva and vomit, most of the latter remaining trapped in his throat. The insides of his gullet burned and his stomach continued to lurch, and there was the sickening smell to add to it. Ryou leaned his suddenly very warm forehead against the cool faucet as Bakura stared down over his shoulder.
"You and I both know you ate a great deal more than that," Bakura said with a small tsk and a shake of the head as though his host was merely an insolent child. He gave a painful tug on Ryou's hair when there wasn't a response. "Didn't you?"
Ryou nodded slowly, eyes partially shut.
Apparently, that was enough for Bakura since he continued speaking. "You are going to spit out every last bit of food, and you will not resist me any longer. Understand, whelp?"
Another barely perceptible nod. This time it didn't satisfy the violent thief.
"Say it!" Bakura spat as he forced Ryou's head to collide forcefully against the faucet again.
"I underst—mmpgh!" Ryou's eyes widened as his response was cut off, and he thrashed violently when Bakura pried open his mouth as soon as he began to speak.
Bakura's own mouth turned down to form a disgusted scowl as he reached into Ryou's. He shoved his thumb between Ryou's teeth as his index and middle finger were forced farther in, nails scraping at the soft flesh at the back of his host's throat. Ryou desperately tried to close his mouth against the intrusion, squirming and even daring to bite, his teeth clamping down hard enough to draw blood. The metallic taste might have made him throw up if not for the fact that Bakura forced him to before the flavor could.
Ryou's throat burned as he coughed up the evidence of his disobedience, and his eyes burned as the horror and humiliation caught up with him.
He couldn't even say that he hadn't known Bakura was so cruel- because he certainly had. It was sickening, and if Ryou had been able to think clearly he would have wondered: just how malicious was his yami willing to act... and for what?
His eyes began burning in addition to the sensation in his gullet, and his body sagged forward, supported only by the near-embrace his yami held him captive in. Ryou was so dizzy, he couldn't even bring himself to care when thick chunks of his hair grazed the mess. He barely noticed when Bakura trailed his wet fingers down Ryou's face.
"Such a bad boy. First you disobey me, and then you have the nerve to go and bite me."
"You're horrible," Ryou whispered, and swiftly received a spiteful blow to the head.
Ryou was surprised to discover that the world didn't swirl black so much as crimson when he lost consciousness, but instead it faded into the color of Bakura's eyes. He wondered vaguely if blood had entered his eyes and he stared, perplexed by the odd coloring. He blinked them repeatedly in an effort to free them of the scarlet marring his sight, only to become aware that the crimson was actually a soft brown. He leaned back against Bakura in shock, but the weight that had been pressed against him for the majority of the past few minutes had disappeared.
Or perhaps, he realized with dull uncertainty, it had never been there at all.
The bump on his forehead had not vanished, however, but Ryou noted with puzzlement that there was a long scrape of red, matching the blood that tainted the metal faucet. He touched it briefly before realizing that his cold fingers were slick, stained with bile from the back of his throat. The stench of vomit clung to the air as he extracted himself from the sink.
His wet hand lifted tentatively to probe the metal-induced injury again before trailing down to his lips, and then his neck. With a startling jolt of reality, he realized that the cord of the ring was absent, and therefore Bakura could not have been the one guilty of Ryou's current predicament.
Ryou remembered with dizzying clarity that the Millennium Ring, rather than lost, rested far beneath the sands of Egypt. No one had influenced his actions aside from himself and the memory of an absent spirit.
He had inflicted on himself the same cruelty of a thief who had stolen his last scrap of sanity, even in his death.
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Tuesday, May 19, 2015
Components That Make Mobile Phones Better in 2017
As mobile phone technology continues to advance, it's hard to believe that even just a few short years ago mobile phones were little more than devices that allowed you to make and receive calls. Now, they're something else entirely – thanks to the type of apps that one can install, the electronics components hidden inside the case and features like the operating system, you can do everything from run your personal life to run a business all from a device that fits comfortably into the palm of your hand. There are a few key electronics components that stand to take the already impressive devices that we own and make them even more amazing in 2017 and beyond.
The Screen
Since the release of Apple's iPhone in 2007, one of the most important electronics components in a mobile phone has and will always be the screen. These deceptively simple parts need to service a number of different goals all at once. They need to respond to human touch in organic and reliable ways, for example, as more and more phones are relying purely on touch for all user interactions. They also need to cram as many pixels as possible into such a small surface area for the highest possible resolution, all while using as little energy as possible to help preserve battery life. As mobile phone technology continues to advance, it will be truly amazing just how efficient, practical and high quality the screen on these devices truly becomes.
Fingerprint Identification Sensors
Fingerprint identification sensors are electronics components that help make sure that a person's mobile phone is as safe and as secure as possible at all times. Keep in mind that a mobile phone is now more than just a simple phone – if your personal or business device falls into the wrong hands, it's possible that it could be used by someone with malicious intentions to steal your identity or worse, ruin your company. Fingerprint identification sensors replace or supplement (depending on the device) a traditional password system to help make sure that you are truly the only person who has access to your phone at any given time. While current fingerprint identification technology is already impressive, expect electronics components manufacturers to take things to the next level by the time 2017 rolls around.
The Battery
The reputation of many mobile phones have lived and died based on the total battery life that is promised by the phone's original manufacturer. People are on their phones all day long – this is something that is inarguably part of the appeal of the devices in the first place. The mobile phone batteries of 2017 and beyond need to accomplish a few different goals all at once. First, they need to be able to provide the type of "all day" battery life that people can depend on to help make sure that they don't find themselves with a "dead" device before they're ready. Secondly, they need to keep getting smaller as electronics components to help prevent the phones themselves from becoming too large.
While there are a wide range of different electronics components that are making mobile phones better in 2017 and beyond, one of the most important factors that is guaranteeing progress has nothing to do with the parts themselves. As technology continues to advance, the relationship between mobile phone manufacturers and their suppliers is becoming more and more important.
Verical.com is an electronics parts supplier that is attempting to level the playing field and make sure that companies have the electronics parts that they need to release the highest quality products to consumers everywhere. Verical users a pedigree scoring system to help give companies as much information as possible about a part before a purchase is made. This scoring system guarantees the authenticity of electronics parts, for example, and also helps clue people in on their proper intended use, the warranty status and more – all with the intention of allowing them to always make the best possible choices with consumers in mind.
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Doctor insights on:
Causes Scar Tissue Fallopian Tubes
I had unblock fallopian tube today and scar tissue remove. When we can start trying for a baby?
Now: try to relax though. It is not necesaarily just a mechanical blockage problem. Read up on basal body temp curves to time your trysts. Good luck. Your emotional state ( high anxiety) will effect you too. ...Read more
Tissue (Definition)
The body is composed of tissue that are classically described as beiing derived from three basic embyonic layers known as the endoderm, mesoderm and ectoderm that then differentiate into the structures that compose the body such as skin, soft tissues, bone, muscle, organs, etc. Stem cells are not differentiated and have the potential to ...Read more
For how long should serrapeptase be taken to prevent scar tissue in fallopian tubes?
No one knows: While serrapeptase has been touted to digest scars and inflammation, there have been no reliable clinical studies to prove the claims. It is hard to scientifically understand how a peptide, when taken orally, can exert its effects as things are broken down by the digestive process and would not expect to get into the systemic system unchanged. Sorry, save your money! ...Read more
I have a blocked fallopian tube. I heard that serrapeptase is great for removing scar tissue. Will this interfere with other meds I am taking.
Not proven: Serrapeptase is categorized as a dietary supplement. There is not proven science supporting the idea that it would open a blocked fallopian tube. Before you spend money and time I would consult an Obgyn and clarify the status of both fallopian tubes. Then if you are trying to conceive an effective plan of care can be established to help you achieve your goal. ...Read more
Should serrapeptase (using to treat scar tissue in fallopian tubes) be used along with vitex (to treat pcos)?
Neither are useful: There is no scientific evidence that serratiopeptidase (serrapeptidase) affects any cause of infertility, including scarring in or around the fallopian tubes. There is evidence that vitex agnus-castus may help with pms symptoms and cyclic mastalgia (breast pain) but no studies showing that it helps women with pcos or infertility. If you have pcos and damaged tubes you need to see a rei specialist. ...Read more
A woman with regular periods, smoked 4-5 cigarettes a day for 2 months, can this be the cause of scar tissues and blockade of fallopian tubes?
No: Cigarette smoking has a variety of health effects that may be detrimental, but scarring and blockage of fallopian tubes is not one of them. Scarring of the fallopian tubes is usually due to infection, previous surgery or occasionally from bleeding related to ovarian cyst rupture. ...Read more
Will smoking cause blockade in fallopian tubes or development of cysts in ovary or scar in the fallopian tube?
No: While there is no direct causal link between smoking and fallopian tube blockage, it is so bad for your overall health that you should stop as soon as possible. ...Read more
Does herpes cause scarring and blockage in the fallopian tubes?
Uncommonly: Herpes in a woman with an otherwise intact immune system is pretty much restricted to the classic locations, mouth vs. Superficial genitalia. However, it can uncommonly spread above the cervix to involve the uterus/fallopian tubes, causing scarring. ...Read more
Does medical abortion caused scarring in the uterus or problems with ovaries/fallopian tube. And problems conceiving?
No: Those aren't considered potential complications of medical abortion. They are rare complications of surgical abortion. ...Read moreSee 1 more doctor answer
How can you address scarred fallopian tubes?
Best to bypass them: While scarred tubes can sometimes be partially repaired, the results are generally poor and you can only rearrange the scarring, not eliminate it. There has been such enormous advances in various assisted reproductive technologies in the past 20+ years that trying to surgically repair fallopian tubes makes little sense. ...Read more
How do you know if you have blocked or scarred fallopian tubes?
Can be tested: An OB can do various tests to assess whether the fallopian tubes are open and functional, but there are limitations on knowing if they may have some scaring.I would contact a local source and have a sit down discussion of your concerns and plan out what to do. ...Read more
Fallopian Tube (Definition)
Aka oviduct, uterine tube, or salpinx. It is basically a small tube connecting between the ovary and the uterus. This tube carries the eggs from the ovary area to the unterus. This is the tube that is cut/tied-up/or burned in women having the tuboligation procedure for permanent birth control purpose. Have ...Read more
Scarring (Definition)
A scar is the result of the body healing. It is the end product of a long cascade of signals and cellular repair that takes approximately a year to complete, and a lifetime to maintain. It is a normal process that occurs whenever ...Read more
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Man, I'm so happy March is just about over and done with. I'm so sick of the cold and crappy weather these days. It seems like Winter was one bad, long drawn-out extended remix. A little bit of sun and warmth is all I want right now. That and a much-needed Spring Break. The weekend will do for now though. In the meantime, I haven't posted many Splotch Monsters like I used to, and they've been about the closest thing I've done to art recently, due to other obligations. I feel like I'll be getting back on track again art-wise though, so I'm not going to sweat it. Above, I posted five favorites from March, like I used to do every month at this blog. I've got some cool little plans for these guys too, but I'm waiting to pursue them when I've got a bit more time on my hands. In the meantime, sayonara March!
Thursday, March 31, 2011
Tuesday, March 29, 2011
glasser: "apply" & "treasury of we"
OK, don't tell my wife, but I've got a mad crush on this Glasser gal, real name Cameron Mesirow. Seriously, how could I not? She has a marvelous voice, she makes wicked experimental electronic music that's somehow catchy and pop, yet makes the brain dance too. Plus, she's got it goin' on, in that cool, ethereal artsy girl style. Oh, and she's American (for once!). If I would have heard her debut album "Ring" in 2010, it would have easily made my top ten list, possibly knocking out the School of Seven Bells LP, which her sound is somewhat comparable too. There are also traces of Cocteau Twins and Morgan Kibby's vocals on M83's "Saturday's = Youth". In the meantime, there's a real good review of the album HERE, if you want the lowdown broke down.
Monday, March 28, 2011
new lands
Actually, it's a great macro shot Kris took of our attempt at growing a little garden. We've got some herbs and vegetables on the way (hopefully). Anyhow, I might have to Photoshop a Splotch Monster into this photo one day - it just looks so alien. In the meantime, my wife's got a new lil' blog of her own, and HERE she posted some about the early stages of our garden. Check it out when you can and wish us luck!
Sunday, March 27, 2011
artist of the week: diana beltran herrera
The artist of the week at Go Flying Turtle is Diana Beltran Herrera. Enjoy!
Thursday, March 24, 2011
cultivate empathy
What's the role of an artist? I guess it depends on who you ask. For some it's telling stories through pictures. Others attempt to shock, just for the sake of it. Some attempt to make us think more about ourselves and our world. I'm not sure what mine is in particular, and on some days I doubt my own credibility as an artist, which is in the end, a bunch of negative self-talk. When I am making art, I usually tend to gravitate towards a cultivation of empathy, usually pertaining to living things that aren't human. This isn't because I don't value empathy towards humankind. Rather, it is my belief that if we care for even the seemingly most insignificant forms of life on our planet, struggling to get by just like us, then we begin to set in motion a positive domino effect. I'll probably post more about this later here soon. In the meantime, the image above was drawn on the front and back cover of a Moleskine sketchbook, showing one of the world's most endangered animals, the Javan Rhino. Last month I was contacted by Moleskine to be a part of a pilot group of artists to launch a new marketplace for customized Moleskine notebooks, and today is the first day the official site went up. So far I only have one item for sale there, but plan on getting some more work up there soon, when the school-related work dies down a little more next month. Check it out when you can, and maybe you might want to consider selling some of your own work there as well.
Tuesday, March 22, 2011
screen vinyl image: "fever" & "cathode ray"
I've been in the mood for some Screen Vinyl Image lately, probably because it was around this time, a couple of years ago when I first saw and heard this DC band play live. It was the first time I heard them at all really, and I became an instant fan. It's really hard to pinpoint what type of rock they play, though it's far more moving, and interesting than what's on the radio. I, personally would classify them as "post-punk", kind of along the lines of early Killing Joke or Public Image Ltd. Then there's a touch of Goth going on - real (good) goth rock, like the sound of Bauhaus or Clan of Xymox. Throw in a dash of shoegaze for good measure, and you've got something close. Their full length album "Interceptors" was excellent, from beginning to end, and really should be big right now, if all was right in the world. But we know how that goes. Anyhow, good news is SVI have got a new single and are touring again. They'll be at Galaxy Hut in DC on April 4, which is on a Monday unfortunately. Who knows, you might see me there despite it being a Monday night, after all the crazy work I've been doing this past month in the name of furthering my education. I could use a good show - it's been a while. In the meantime, enjoy these two vids featuring songs from their Interceptors album, including my favorite, "Cathode Ray", which needs to be listened to with the volume cranked high.
Saturday, March 19, 2011
in defense of teachers
I've seen this little promo vid floating around on quite a few art blogs and sites lately, and I thought I'd post it up here as well, since I too am a teacher, and have been for a good portion of my life. I don't post about it much at the blog, but sometimes I think it wouldn't hurt to give folks some perspective and see where we're coming from.
When I was younger, from grade school on up through high school, I was always drawing, and showing my peers how to draw things. I wanted to do something with art in college, and ended up taking the art teacher route. There are days when I absolutely love my job, and there are times I wish I could be alone, working on my own art for eight hours straight while listening to some good music and sipping some good tea. I tell people that choosing teaching was good for me, 'cause I know I'd probably be a hermit with a long, scruffy beard and no social skills whatsoever, not that there's anything wrong with that, if that's your thing. Teaching brought me out of my shell (and my nickname in college, thanks to friends, was "turtle boy" for good reason).
One thing that sometimes makes me laugh out loud, and sometimes irks the bleep outta me is when someone says "teachers get paid too much, especially for having summers off". It's rare to hear this (my wife jokes with me about marrying me for the money) but it does happen. The first thing I think is wow, that person has not a single clue. The second thing I think is OK then smarty pants, you take a walk in my shoes for a week and see how you feel by three-o-clock on a Friday afternoon. Better yet, I'll give you a day. I bet you wouldn't last. I'll bet you couldn't. You see, with teaching, at least with elementary art you play the role of not only educator, but disciplinarian, babysitter (yes, there are children who can and do, above the age of five, and sometimes close to seventeen, absolutely act like babies, and often), psychotherapist, custodian, comedian, entertainer, you get the picture. I'm not whining and in no way would I want anyone to feel sorry for me, but that's the truth - ask any one of us. I'm not asking for extra money either, if you think that's what I might be getting at here, though I wouldn't complain if we got a little extra. That might explain why I teach after-school programs four times a week in addition to teaching summer classes every year as well. This is in addition to the many extra hours I spend after school at meetings, hanging up work at school and elsewhere, and on Sunday afternoons, preparing for the week ahead, without pay, while still feeling behind on all things school-related. Again, I'm not complaining - just stating my case and giving you a little glimpse into my world. Some teachers I know have the luxury of being married to a wealthy spouse who is the breadwinner of the house. Since I'm the main source of income at my home, we don't/can't live in a house, which is, in many ways, alright by me. At least not at the present moment, and not around Northern Virginia. The great thing is, teaching can be an adventure every single day, and there are many moments that make you want to jump with joy, and there are times you just want to curl up into a fetal position and vanish, and while we might not be on top of things 100% every single day, many of us do the very best we can. Sure there are those who are pretty bad teachers who hate their jobs and don't care, but you will find that in every profession unfortunately. Some are downright awful, and I remember quite a few when I was young, and I'm sure you do too. So, nobody should ever generalize because it's usually the ones who like to flap their yaps the most who know the least, I've discovered. Anyhow, if you see a teacher, thank them (and there are a lot of good people who do thank us, which I'm very thankful for), or at the very least, make an effort to refrain from saying we get paid too much ("especially for getting those summers off!"). Seriously, that does nobody any good. In the meantime, check out the promo above for a very thought-provoking documentary I saw called "Waiting For Superman". The animation by Sol Linero is great, and the story above is something I think most teachers should aspire to.
Friday, March 18, 2011
auburn lull: "broken heroes"
I've been listening a lot to Auburn Lull's "Begin Civil Twilight" ( 2008, Darla) CD these past couple of weeks. It's easy to compare this Michigan-based shoegaze band to great groups like Slowdive, however, they take their genre in new directions, and in many cases, I like Auburn Lull's music even more, which is no easy feat. "Begin Civil Twilight" might just be one of my all time top ten favorite albums now, and it was an album that grew on me gradually. A song I keep returning to is the song above, "Broken Heroes", and I somehow can't help listening to it without thinking of the tragedy unfolding in Japan right now. My problems seem so incredibly trivial right now, I simply cannot fathom what these people are going through. My heart goes out to them and somehow I'm optimistic that Japan will find a way to rise again from this awful disaster.
Thursday, March 17, 2011
stir buggy, stir
Here's a little exercise I do with my students in an after-school program class I teach called Art Monsters. They're called "scribble critters". The concept basically involves turning a line doodle or a scribble into a critter - that simple! This one's stirring up some coffee before a long day of mischief and minor mayhem. Thanks once again to odosketch for providing half the fun!
Monday, March 14, 2011
carpoaccio magazine, issue 24: "imaginary friends" is out
The latest issue of Carpaccio Magazine, Issue #24 is out today, and it's filled with some insanely good imagery from all over the place. I'm pleased to say, they chose a couple of my recent Splotch Monsters for this one, who you'll find lurking around the back of the issue somewhere. Check this ace mag out and get inspired!
Sunday, March 13, 2011
artist of the week: bonnie jean
Bonnie Jean. Enjoy!e
Labels: art, artists, Bonnie Jean, drawings
Saturday, March 12, 2011
from spain with love
From Spain arrived a beautiful little package in my mailbox yesterday. It was The Carpaccio Guide to Emerging Illustrators, Photographers and Artists Volume 4, from Atem Books. Inside was a ton of dazzling images and works from artists across the globe, including four of my own pieces. Once again, that turtle and those birds sure have been making the rounds! I'm very impressed with the quality of the book and the work inside, including some very good, insightful interviews with artists, photographers and illustrators. I'm also very happy to have been chosen to be a part of this excellent publication. Thanks to the good people at Atem Books and to all the amazing creative individuals who made this little book happen.
Thursday, March 10, 2011
wolf's warning
Kris showed me this way cool site called odosketch, where you can sketch right there online. Since I don't have a digital stylus pen right now, sketching with my touchpad was kind of awkward, kind of like using an Etch-a-sketch, but it was a good challenge. Being pressed for time made me sketch this out as quickly as possible too, and you can see the process right there. Try it out for yourself in the meantime!
Monday, March 7, 2011
ulrich schnauss, auburn lull, and screen vinyl image : "live improv jam in baltimore" & ulrich schnauss: "monday paracetamol"
I really need more music by German electronic music man Ulrich Schnauss, who specializes in sweet sprawling, textured shoegaze-inspired instrumentals. Above is a dream-come-true merging of awesome forces, including Schnauss, DC's own excellent post punk rockers Screen Vinyl Image, and modern shoegaze masters Auburn Lull, all performing a live jam together in Baltimore a few years back. What I would do to have been there in person. It takes me back to so many great shows I saw in Pittsburgh back in the late nineties at the now gone Millvale Industrial Theater. Below is another fine track by Mr. Schnauss, accompanied by some wonderful wildlife photography. Enjoy.
Sunday, March 6, 2011
artist of the week: johnny norms
The artist of the week at Go Flying Turtle is Johnny Norms. Enjoy!
Saturday, March 5, 2011
russell simmons on a vegan diet, etc.
Kris showed me some short interviews with Russell Simmons on You Tube that gave me a whole new level of respect for the guy, especially this one here. I'm not into mainstream hip hop, but you've got to give a self-made man like Simmons props.
I'm not 100% vegan, or even 50% for that matter, but I'd like to make more of an effort. I'm sure he, like a lot of vegans get the "why?" thrown at them a lot, and not always in the most respectful tone. The same goes for folks who decide to no longer watch TV, or decide to donate a bunch of their belongings they no longer need or use, or downsize to a smaller home. I say, why wouldn't you? What are you afraid of and perhaps even more so, who are you afraid of with regards to what they think? Myself and my wife have been slowly and steadily making small, positive adjustments to our own lives that might not sit well with what the so-called norm dictates, and I only wish I would have thought of these things at least a decade earlier. I'm seeing a small but growing revolution in thought and action happening all around, and folks like Simmons can be seen as elder statesmen (no offense to his age). It's not about achieving perfection, which is not remotely possible, because there is no such thing and there never will be. It's about erasing all the noise, eliminating the extraneous bullsh*t, being honest with yourself, and taking small steps. I hate terms like "new age" or labels like "vegan", personally. I'd like to see it as simply positive change.
I especially like Simmons' simple and clear answer to the "why?" question here. This was filmed in 2008, and while I was all about Obama then (who Simmons talks about), I'm not too sure about him anymore today, especially with his recent approval of more genetically modified produce, which runs counter to any small amount of progress natural and organic farmers have worked so hard to make. There's a more invisible war going on right here on our nation's produce farms, and the world's farms for that matter, and that was the straw that broke the camel's back for me.
Alright, enough rambling. Just check out the interview for yourself and formulate your own opinions.
Friday, March 4, 2011
proswell: "jupiter"
It always makes me happy to hear people making beautiful music, like that of Proswell's, real name Joe Misra. Seriously, so many people are into so much forgettable crap, either still listening to Lady Gaga (next!), boy bands disguised as deep, cool dude rockers (yaaaaaawn), or even worse, Eminem (played out punk, Sage Francis can still rap rings around his sour little puss). Sorry to get on a bit of a negative tip, but it can be disheartening sometimes. Proswell's "Bruxist Frog" was one of my top albums from a few years back, and the track "Jupiter" is one of the best songs on that album. Just listen when it gets to about 2:17. If that don't make your heart swell, you might just wanna get that ticker checked. Joe was going through an extremely difficult time during the recording of what would be the very last release on the now defunct, always awesome Merck Recordings label. It's baffling, yet makes perfect sense to hear sounds so gorgeous produced from such a troubled state of mind. Fortunately, Proswell's still making and releasing music, though it might be a challenge to eclipse tracks like the one featured above. Long live Proswell!
Thursday, March 3, 2011
*4" x 4" watercolor and Pigma micron pen on watercolor paper, made for the Illustration Friday topic "swarm", 3/2011
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In silico analysis of a family of extracellular polysaccharide deacetylases involved in virulence of pathogenic gram-positive cocci
UT-ORNL-KBRIN Bioinformatics Summit 2010
UT-ORNL-KBRIN Bioinformatics Summit 2010
Pathogenic bacteria incessantly evolve mechanisms to resist their host's innate immunity. One such mechanism is molecular camouflage: the modification of bacterial surface molecules to make them unrecognizable by the host's immune system or resistant to its effector molecules. Recently, a peptidoglycan deacetylase (PgdA) was discovered in
Materials and methods
In this study, genomes of streptococci and other representative gram-positive cocci were screened for the presence of functional homologs of PgdA, the prototypic pneumococcal peptidoglycan deacetylase. Subsequently, amino acid sequences of homologous proteins were aligned
Primary screening identified at least one intact
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Taken together, these data suggest the conservation of PgdA in pathogenic streptococci, the presence of PgdA orthologs and paralogs in gram-positive cocci, and the high conservation of amino acid residues surrounding the active site of these enzymes. These residues may be tested as potential targets for the rational design of novel, immune-assisted antibacterial agents.
The pgdA gene encodes for a peptidoglycan N-acetylglucosamine deacetylase in Streptococcus pneumoniae.
Peptidoglycan N-acetylglucosamine deacetylase, a putative virulence factor in Streptococcus pneumoniae.
Structure and metal-dependent mechanism of peptidoglycan deacetylase, a streptococcal virulence factor.
A crucial role for exopolysaccharide modification in bacterial biofilm formation, immune evasion, and virulence.
The novel polysaccharide deacetylase homologue Pdi contributes to virulence of the aquatic pathogen Streptococcus iniae.
CLUSTAL W: improving the sensitivity of progressive multiple sequence alignment through sequence weighting, position-specific gap penalties and weight matrix choice.
ConSurf: identification of functional regions in proteins by surface-mapping of phylogenetic information.
ConSurf 2005: the projection of evolutionary conservation scores of residues on protein structures.


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We were very surprised with how good the hotel was. We had a very pleasant stay and would certainly stay again if we need a hotel in the area. All stay extremely good. Nothing
Sam the waiter in the restaurant was (and has always been) an absolute credit to this hotel - he is attentive, courteous and should be rewarded in some way for his excellent work - other guest at check-out commented on this to the staff at reception also. The fact that the rate was not right on checking in and they had problems finding second reservation - also a bottle of wine was put on our room and service charged even though we did not have it (the slip was not signed for anyway) but this was taken off again when questioned.
The bed was extremely comfortable and the extensive breakfast was included in the booking 3pm seems quite late to check in, but we were able to check in an hour earlier
Good hotel, nice rooms, Breakfast was disappointing. Wifi doesnt exist in rooms, wired internet is £7 an hour what a complete rip off
The Hotel was very clean. Loved the big bed in our room. The food and drink prices at the hotel were some of the best we've seen. Unable to find an bad points with this hotel
Seems strange to me, that breakfast isn't included in room rate. Also there is no mini-bar in the room.
Very clean and staff very friendly, food very good.
Nice room, plenty of space. Great bed Food is very average in restaurant. Room service menu is tastier with more choice.
Very polite staff. Late checkout as an easy option. Problem with the original room allocation (mattress was in need of repair) which was resolved very quickly and we were allocated a new room. No fridge in the room. Aircon was a little noisy. Allocated a room which was not fit for our stay (although rectified quickly on request). The bar area was very warm (no aircon)
Breakfast good value None
Very resonable price, good food served in the restaurant, the hotel clean and comfortable with friendly staff
Room was comfortable and pleasant, we had a choice of locations in the hotel also so were able to choose a suitable room with our young son. The staff were friendly and helpful, especially reception. Our needs were seen to, ie an extra sheet for our son's travel cot. Breakfast was good and pool facilities pleasant. We did not have a cot in the room and this was listed on the booking summary at time of booking. We had our own so not a problem. The menu card in our room was completed by a previous guest and nuts from the bar were in a bowl that had been used for olives for another guest and not cleaned properly. The oil from the olives was in the bottom of the bowl. These missing attention to detail was disappointing.
Good room very clean & well equipped with nice decor Luke warm breakfast food, no chef when cooked eggs required as per menu suggestion, long wait until he appeared, no spare knives available without request again a delay in staff appearance no marmelade, a normal breakfast requirement in England
This is my third stay at this hotel. Front desk staff were very helpful. Attended an evening function at the hotel which was handled very professionally.
clean and spacious nothing
Leisure club was great, bar area great, staff great,bed great Mixed up room bookings - twice, check out very slow
Staff attitude Room was a little basic, no tea/coffee making facilities and no minibar
No hot water in bathroom for 2 days. Unable to use jacuzzi Organised 2 wake up calls - one late, one never received
the bed and shower is amazing. the pool steam and sauna is brill to, the staff are very friendly and happy to help the resturant food is overpriced for what quality the food that they served. wouldnt recomend eating in the resturant other then for breakfast
Convenient location, very pleasant staff nice swimming pool. Breakfast, very mediocre.
Easy access to the tube Car park, could be cleaner, third floor room and no lift, no jaccuzzi
Very conveniently situated, close to tube trains, buses, shops and restaurants. Greatest boon for me was having a car park. Stayed on a very warm Saturday night, and was unable to keep the windows open because of the noise from the cocktail bar and night club.
Great value and breakfast included in the rate.No aircon but windows opened OK. No parking available in hotel grounds - forced to park in public car park 500 metres away. Because windows opened for air the traffic noise was quite audible as room face the main road!
The hotel was situated close to the venue we required. The hotel room was tired, dull and not all together clean. The room was booked as a double but we recieved a room with two single beds pushed together with 2 single duvets instead of a double.
Het is een eenvoudig hotel. Onze kamers waren schoon, bedden waren goed. Prijs was in goede verhouding met kamers
the room was clean, there was no hassle at reception everythig was in place. the room smelled a bit musty it needed airing especially as they knew guests were coming in.
it was good for the money. i didn't like the tiny bed
Friendly, very clean & comfortable and being able to park was a bonus, extremely good value for money. Breakfast was greasy & cold, and our table was not cleaned from the previous people, we went down for breakfast at 9.30am, there were no other clean tables available.
The staff was friendly; I had a parking space; the immediate access to the tube (Central Line) and main roads for a quick get-away; the use of the WLAN; the English Breakfast; the room was clean; the bed was comfortable; the easy access from London-Stansted airport. Overall, I had a really nice stay and would come back anytime. That the bed rolled away when leaning against the wall to watch TV (just a minor thing that can easily be fixed by a stopper).
The location is good, very near to the tube station. Rooms are satisfactory according to the price. The staff on the reception was too rude and asked for full payment at arrival, although this was never mentioned earlier. We stayed there on the weekend and the music of the local pub was too annoying and we were not able to sleep
Walking distance to London subway (10-15 mionutes), next door to gas and Tesco supermarket, plenty of free gated parking, best price around for a London area hotel. No air conditioning, and city noise is loud when window is open. Rooms are very small, no chairs.
The young trainee receptionist, Anna, was polite, helpful and charming. She was quick to change our room for one with a king size bed and she assisted in the move. The restaurant staff could not have been more attentive over breakfast The duvet was like a biscuit, flat and far from cosy. I presume this form of duvet is to facilitate laundering but efforts to up-grade should be made.
Staff were very friendly and nice There was no kettle, coffee/tea in room. And thought was a bit mean to be charge £5 extra just to deliver couple of tooth brush to my room.
Reception, Noise by outside party
clean and comfortable but rooms on the small side
I thiought that the breakfast buffet and staff were very good
Little slep with a bouncy castle under our window being used by children until 1 am in the morning
proximity to M25 and the rooms the bar food is a little lacking
We went to our grandaughters christening in eNFIELD
Location was excellent for what we wanted 11am checkout Is a bit early.
The food was excellent. Plenty of car parking space. Quite large bedrooms. In the room the headboard was fixed to the wall, but the bed was not fixed to the headboard, so the bed moved about quite easily, which was not very good if you are a restless sleeper as the pillows kept dropping between the bed and the wall. The bed was not very comfortable, the mattress being quite hard.
Clean environment. Can seem rather sterile and unfriendly.
Conveniant for place I have to be
Clean and modern hotel with efficient staff. Not much to look at (but we expected that) and "does what it says on the tin" but soulless (do not expect a personal touch).
Helpulness of staff. Nearby & convenient pub/dining.
Premier hotels are the same throughout the country very good generally. Front desk staff were very good. Hotel room excellent. Breakfast food really let the hotel down. There were items missing on the full breakfast menu, The coffee ran dry, Then the milk, There were no tea spoons out.Went for a table and they were either not cleaned or not layed up. I know it is a busy hotel but if we were 1st time users of the hotel We would not be impressed with the breakfast set up.
The friendly reception staff
convenient location, friendly staff none
Outstanding staff...welcoming, good humoured. Being alone, it would have been nice to watch the major football matches in the bar. As it was, there were something like 15-20 people in the bar all wanting to do the same thing who all left to visit a nearby pub where the football was on. Inconvenient for the (mostly male) guests especially since the sports channels were not available in the rooms. It also seems to be a totally lost profit opportunity for the hotel losing out on highly profitable alcohol sales.
Clean and well maintained. Room was big. The price I paid was too expansive for such a basic hotel. Ate in the restaurant first night and food was awful. Avoided the restaurant after that. Flat screen TV would have been better. Aircondition system in the room not working but replacement heater was available.
The heating did not work. We did not complain as we were hardly in the room.It was cold when we returned each night.
Nice friendly staff with spacious room. Excellent Halal Breakfast and free wifi+parking was a bonus.Close to Ilford Town centre and shops. Rooms could do woth some renovation.
Smoking allowed in room No bathroom. The toilet was in a closet, and the bathtub in the bedroom. The breakfast was very poor. You could feel the springs through the bed.
the tranquility and proximity to high street and above to reaching the excel centre in time. saturday and sunday breakfast is servered earlier and the dinning room doors are locked very early in my opinion. I dont think it is necessary to lock the entrance of the dinning room. On wednesday when i was checking out, i went to deposit my case at the dinnig room according to instructions i got from the front desk but to my greatest astonishment i found a male member of staff smoking in the dinning room by the breakfast counter. I think it against policy.
Breakfast Far from undeground, too cold in the room, absence of tableware
helpful reception staff
The breakfast
Too many to mention!! Review has already been left on trip advisor that touches on some of the low points!
Value for money it is not luxurious but it is clean friendly with excellent breakfast. Water pressure seems vaiable over 2 stays
The rooms were comfortable and clean and we had a very enjoyable stay. The hotel could be a little bit tricky to get back to using public transport. It was easy to get into the centre but not as easy to get back.
With the price you get this hotel room for, everything it offers is a steal deal. The hotel is located in a calm area but not far from the train station or the center of Ilford. It is very clean and the room service is done everyday. Excellent Wifi and that is free!! I will definetly stay here again if I come to Ilford and ofcourse if the room rate remains within the current range. [Note :The hotel may accomodate the guests in different buildings around the main building and you need to go to the main building for the reception or for breakfast which is like taking 20-30 steps from your room!! No big deal though!!] Nothing
Hotel was only 30 mins from liverpool st station. It was good after spending all day in central london to get away to Redbridge. beefeater next door was ideal. We have stayed in over ten different hiltons and i can assure you the breakfast was on a par with them. Our room was immaculate. Bathroom spotless. We paid £260 for 3 nights for 2 adults and 3 children. Really good value. The girl who served us at breakfast was really polite and courteous as were all staff. A really good hotel for a city visit. Check - in not until 2pm which I suppose is understandable but some hotels do start check - ins from 12 noon.
Polite , easy parking & convenient
The friendliness of the staff both at reception and at breakfast. No
It was chosen for convenience, near to our son's student digs, plus right next to a tube station. Premier Inns usually do "what they say on the tin". The rooms are far too hot. No air con and if the windows are opened the traffic noise is very loud.
Excellent service and staff. Very attentive and friendly staff whom could not be faulted. Clean, comfortable rooms and suitable for a family of four and was excellent for the tube which was directly opposite the hotel which was a real bonus but it did take one change and about 30 mins to get to any tourist site in London which is just about acceptable I believe. Good value for money Room could be heated but cooling meant leaving a window open but not too noisy. The Inn was a bit out of London if that is where you want to visit but provided you can put up with a tube journey of 30 mins was not really an issue.
Tube Station adjacent to hotel Not all staff gave the same level of customer service
Extremely polite attentive and friendly staff.
The reception staff were very professional and friendly. Bed too small in disabled room. My daughter's room on the other hand was very comfortable with a big bed.
The staff were very polite and courteous Yes I am 64 and there was no lift and i had a very full case and a smaller one and no lift,blessedly enough although the receptionist was a petite girl she did help me up the stairs 3 sets of them.My room was near a very busy road and both sets of sliding windows would not get even close to closing to shut out the noise which was all through the night.So thank goodness I was only booked for 1 night.Besides those 2 negatives the rest was very good.
the staff were very good, helpful and caring. no air conditioning, but a fan was supplied when asked for.
The hotel is in a great location, and I found the staff very friendly and obliging. Breakfast was sufficient and the garden very relaxing. Bedroom carpets are very dirty (room 14 and 15) and detract from the decor of the rooms.
The lady on reception who seemed to do everything in the hotel was amazing. She was kind, helpful and lovely. The bathroom toilet and shower
A clean and well organised small family hotel My single room was small and had a shower room acroos the landing that was very small - luckily i am not a fat person or I would never have got into the shower.
Excellent service...friendly and experience and helpful staff Room was a bit too small...feels restricted to move about
very basic, Economy pack sliced bread - not nice. Poor parking facilities, not at all as shown on the web.
I liked the fact that it was understated. It was just what we needed. It was clean and neat. I would recommend it to others for a place to stay for a short London break. Not a lot.
Clean. helpful staff .
I liked the location of Oak Lodge very much because it had eating places and so on just a five minuite walk away. You do not have to have a car to go there, they are buses. And fantastic if you can get free buses. I thought the 'breakfast' could have been better. Cereals,toast and fruit is not very good for a hotel. I call it a guest house because that is what it is.
Friendliness of staff; their attempts to meet requests/ deal with problems with facilities within the limitations of those faclilities. Ensuite and heating systems need upgrading.
Very clean and modern. The one thing wrong was the room we were put in was too noisy, it was at the front and the road was too busy.
although bar was closed for referbishment staff were all more than helpful
fantastic breakfast its an old hotell who needs to be painted and other things. they have started but is far from finished.
in need of modinisation.
the breakfast no chairs / seats in room; thin duvets; small sheets, no matress cover; portable TV with internal ariel - poor reception
Availability of family room
Correct staff, although the hotel highly needs some refurbishment the room was clean. Bed was OK. The furniture is a mixture of very old (and damaged) items of different styles.
Location good, parking good, breakfast good We were locked out when we returned at 11:30pm (even though we were told that reception was manned 24 hours) and staff did not respond to the intercomm bell. After quarter of an hour another customer finally let us in (he was also looking for a member of staff) by opening a fire-door - which set off an alarm.
Pleasant and helpful staff Infestation of bedbugs
Good heating. Comfortable bed. Excellent breakfast. Polite staff. Cleanliness.Good car park. Evidence of gradual refurbishment. Hot water. Light and well carpeted corridors. Poor lighting in the bedroom as two of the three lights - including the bedside light - were broken. No BBC1 on TV. No chair in bedroom.
45 minutes from center, but very good connections, bus and then tube (gants hill) central line. Staff and breakfast are OK, rooms are quiet old but value for money
Really nice, sparkling clean room with quite luxurious fittings - I was pleasantly surprised at the budget price. Location is pretty convenient given the speed of trains from Liverpool Street to Ilford. Walls were quite thin and was woken up early by conversations at reception, and the staff's children running around. Breakfast was toast and cereal - more than adequate at budget prices but a bit unexciting.
New small hotel, quiet neighbourhood, good connection to London (train, underground). Our double room was really very small, but equipped well.
Okay low standard of the rooms (furniture, bath-room tends going mouldy...)
Very clean rooms and wondefully helpful and polite staff. Nothing.
The level of cleanliness was good wireless internet not working, no bacon on tme breakfast menu
location, aviailibillity of public transport very old furniture; creaking beds and floor; teared curtains
Clean and friendly single room, friendly and helping staff, breakfast
Location to business Shower Head broken
I didn't enjoy anything from my stay at this hotel. The beds were rock- hard. I took a shower, then I had to take another shower because the first shower made me feel so filthy, then I just licked myself clean. The toilet had to be kickstarted. Breakfast was always full, and when we finally got it, all our food was burnt or even forgotten. Everything in the room was filthy. The wasn't enough room in the breakfast room, the staff/maids refused to speak English, my friends got much better rooms for the same amount of money in the same hotel. They advertised free internet, which was not available. There was noise every night. Honestly; everything was disgusting about this place. We will never, ever, come here again.
Cheap basic accommodation. A decent cooked breakfast. Free car park. Clean. Bathroom needed some maintenance, but at least it was ensuite in this room. Almost impossible to get a smile from the serving staff at breakfast :-(
Staff are friendly and helpful; however, facilties are really old & poor! Facilities, furniture because they are old and broken, dirt and stinks on the chair.
Very friendly staff. Nice location. Clean, cheap room. Hall bathroom use was a pain.
The staff was lovely and accommodating when I needed tickets printed or in trying to find a parking space. We didn't get towels on the first night even though we checked in well past midnight and had to leave early the next morning. The room needs a dehumidifier because it has a pungent damp smell upon entry and there is no flow of air in there.
Sort of close to the subway, nice staff. Sheets were not cleaned at all and had dirt/sweat stains all over the sheets, shower was moldy, outlets in walls did not work properly, tv did not work, card reader barely worked, bad area of London, and very thin walls.
The staff was friendly. That's about it. To keep things simple: -The card reader on the door was broken. -The remote didn't work. -The air conditioner didn't turn on until nearly three hours after it should have. -The room smelled like smoke and dust. -The bathroom smelled like a combination of sewer and mold. -There was mold all over the shower and wooden stand in bathroom. (Ended up not even showering.) -There was a hole in the floor where the pipe led to the sewer, where I'd imagine much of the smell was coming from. Had to keep the bathroom door closed whenever possible and hold my breath when entering. Wouldn't recommend unless you're on a super tight budget and don't mind being a bit uncomfortable.


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This welcoming hotel lies in the centre of the historic Old Town, between the Puerta de Bisagra and the Puersta del Sol. The Mezquita del Christo de la Luz (mosque) is also not far away. There are links to the public transport network just 125 m away from the hotel.
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Secretary of the Interior Sally Jewell announced today that the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service will distribute nearly $1.1 billion in excise tax revenues paid by sportsmen and sportswomen to state and territorial fish and wildlife agencies to fund fish and wildlife conservation and recreation projects across the nation. A state-by-state table is included in this release.
"People who enjoy hunting, fishing, boating and recreational shooting provide a strong foundation for conservation funding in this country," Jewell said. "The taxes they pay on equipment and boating fuel support critical fish and wildlife management and conservation efforts, create access for recreational boating, and underpin education programs that help get kids outdoors."
The Service apportions the funds to all 50 states and territories through the Pittman-Robertson Wildlife Restoration and Dingell-Johnson Sport Fish Restoration programs. Revenues come from excise taxes generated by the sale of sporting firearms, ammunition, archery equipment, fishing equipment and tackle, and electric outboard motors. Recreational boaters also contribute to the program through fuel taxes on motorboats and small engines.
"Anyone who enjoys our nation's outdoor heritage should thank hunters, anglers, recreational boaters and target shooters," said Dan Ashe, director of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. "Through the Wildlife and Sport Fish Restoration Program, these individuals have created a 75-year legacy for conservation of critical wildlife habitat and improved access to the outdoors for everyone."
The total distributions this year are $238.4 million higher than last year because of the inclusion of funds that were not distributed last year because of the government sequester and an increase in excise tax receipts from sales of firearms and ammunition in the Wildlife Restoration Trust Fund.
The Pittman-Robertson Wildlife Restoration Program apportionment for 2014 totals a record $760.9 million, which includes $20 million that was sequestered from FY 2013 but subsequently returned to the Wildlife Restoration Trust Fund.
The Dingell-Johnson Sport Fish Restoration Program apportionment for 2014 totals $325.7 million, which includes $18.5 million that was sequestered from FY 2013 but subsequently returned to the Sport Fish Restoration Trust Fund. The FY 2014 Sport Fish Restoration apportionment is $34.1 million lower than FY 2013 due to lower domestic fishing equipment excise tax receipts.
The Service's Wildlife and Sport Fish Restoration Program reimburses up to 75 percent of the cost of each eligible project, while state fish and wildlife agencies contribute a minimum of 25 percent, generally using hunting and fishing license revenues as the required non-federal match.
Funding is paid by manufacturers, producers and importers and is distributed by the Service's Wildlife and Sport Fish Restoration Program to each state and territory.
The Wildlife and Sport Fish Restoration Programs have generated a total of more than $15 billion since their inception -- in 1937 in the case of the Pittman-Robertson Wildlife Restoration Program and 1950 for the Dingell-Johnson Sport Fish Restoration Program -- to conserve fish and wildlife resources. The recipient fish and wildlife agencies have matched these program funds with more than $5 billion. This funding is critical to sustaining healthy fish and wildlife populations and providing opportunities for all to connect with nature.
Please visit the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service's Wildlife and Sport Fish Restoration Program website at wsfrprograms.fws.gov for more information on the goals and accomplishments of these programs and for individual state, commonwealth, and territorial funding allocations.
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i'm always out for the perfect wallet. this perhaps may be it, it has interchangeable pockets so that you can customize the wallet to what your needs of the time are. for instance, i'm in evacuation mode right now, so i'd stock it with travel cards, and a reciept holder. it's more like a tiney file folder, which i totally dig. unfortunately, for a 2.0 product, it doesn't look like a shiney wet soap bar like all things webby 2.0 but it is terribly cute.
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Well, this is prob the biggest news in gay porn this year and it is quite the scandal and you know what people? You just can't make this kinda shit up!
Collin O'Neal has been in the porn biz for quite some time. He is no stranger to getting his cock sucked and banging ass for cash but Collin's REAL passion was not all in the bedroom. No, he also loved to teach and got himself a job as a substitute teacher in the Miami area. All harmless enough, right? WRONG!
Here is where the "scandal" begins. Collin (real name Shawn Loftis) was fired from his job after the school found out about his porn past. So, obviously pissed off about the entire situation, O'Neil spoke to The Miami New Times where he claimed to have "dumped" porn in the spring of 2010 before he decided to follow his teaching dreams. Now, this is the part where things start to get sticky, and in porn that is usually a good sign but here... not so much. The Sword claims that Collin had never really left porn at all and that even during his time as a substitute teacher, he was very much active in the gay porn world.
In August of 2010 Collin, attended the adult convention "Internext" in Hollywood, Florida, representing his company World Of Men, which he told The Miami New Times that he had sold to a Canadian company in March 2010. In September of the same year O'Neal was still sending out promo material where it clearly started that he was still CEO of the company. The Sword published an entire log of his porn tweets between Nov 2010 to July 2011 where it is more than obvious that Collin had in fact never left the porn biz at all.
This is where is gets ugly. Obviously, after The Sword questioned Collin's side of the story he took to the blog and left various nasty comments about Michael Lucas and Samuel Colt, who had given their opinions about Collin's story. Folks - the story don't end here as Collin has taken to the local news channel in Miami and given his first interview where he stands by his story.
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no witnesses, no civilain casualties, clean get away.....good to know theres still some proper criminals out there.....my faith in humanity has been restored.
no witnesses, no civilain casualties, clean get away.....good to know theres still some proper criminals out there.....my faith in humanity has been restored.
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Come on, it's really not THAT hard... first of all there is NOTHING at all "gangsta" about cutting a whole in a roof and rappelling down from a 16 ft ceiling. "Gangstas" have trouble robbing gas stations, much less doing anything requiring some intellect.
And I seriously doubt it was an inside job or an employee too, because obviously whoever it was is making more money than to have to work 9-5 at an electronics store.
You don't have to work there to know how the security systems work, or where the apple section is located. You go in and pretend to be a shopper, scout out the location over the course of a few weeks. You watch the manager and employee shifts, you read all the signs you can, you could even sneak into an "employees only" area pretty easily and get a good look around.
Any professional would recognize the security system in place based on the arming device near the door. You recognize the system, you know you can't touch the floors. Finding the location to cut the whole in the roof is pretty easy, any GPS device could tackle it, even an iPhone. Go to the apple section and pretend to be shopping and pin point the GPS location on your iPhone. Cake.
When you get on the roof, go to that pinpointed location and cut the whole. Rappelling isn't that hard either, it's just a matter of physical fitness.
^ it's not a laser, and it's not a "visible" beams.
How hard is that to understand. I think maybe you smoked yourself retarded.
What an awesome story.
"Any professional would recognize the security system in place based on the arming device near the door. You recognize the system, you know you can't touch the floors. "
fail- the type of system (ie. Brand) can usually be easily determined by looking at the "arming device" (Lol-it's a keypad, genius). However, knowing the brand of panel gives absolutely no indication as to what type of peripherals might be wired to it. All major Hardwired security panels use zone inputs that can have nearly any kind of standard 12v powered or non- powered sensor, could be motion detector, magnetic reed switch, glassbreak detector( acoustic or shock), etc.
Also the reason I seriously doubt the part about them not being able to touch the floor is: the only way for that to be possible is to use pressure mats, which are very rarely used anymore. Pressure mats are usually only a few square feet and are usually placed at stategic locations ie. Inside doors, bottom of stairway, etc. To cover and entire floor with 100's of them would be a ridiculous and unnecessary task, since newer technologies do a better job at a fraction of the cost.
Id rather steal ONE HP Touchsmart with Win7 than 20 macbooks lmfao!
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sound like pros.
similar to the ~300,000 iPhones missing from (were was it??)
Anyone know how to get ahold of these guys .. I could use a new Mac Book, Tell them 500 bucks cash, with no mention if I get caught.
The part I don't get is how the alarms didn't go off when the rubble hit the ground. They were sawing the roof so debris had to fall into the actual store. Am I right?
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It's amazing how quickly our office pool went from a friendly collection for tickets to a formal email and photo copies of all the tickets.
If you thought a half a billion was big - hang on! The jackpot has officially been raised to 540-million dollars for the drawing on Friday. I wouldn't doubt if it grows again tomorrow.
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No one won Tuesday night's Mega Millions jackpot so that means the jackpot will be a record setting 500-million dollars on Friday night!
I"m fairly certain that I'm not the only one who day dreams about winning the lottery. It usually happens to me when I'm feeling financially insecure or when I see a neighbor drive by with a fancy sports car. Envy? Yes!
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Taylor Swift has made millions of fans smile around the world, but she has the chance to make one special 18-year-old boy's senior prom really special.