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As the Conficker worm sprang to life on April 1, talk here at the PC World offices turned to some interesting debates about how best to protect PCs from malware threats. In recent weeks we've run several helpful articles offering tips, tricks, and insights to keep you and your PC safe from Conficker and other malware on the Internet. At the same time, a few among us have revealed that they don't run any security software at all on their own machines--and have no intention of starting now.
Shocking as it may sound, there are plenty of experienced, knowledgeable technophiles out there who laugh in the face of danger as they traipse unprotected through the wilds of the online world. Among them is our own Hassle-Free PC blogger Rick Broida, who prefers what he deems the relatively minor threat of malware to the annoyance of intrusive, nagging security apps.
Is he insane? Naïve? To find out, we gave Rick a podium to speak on behalf of those who shrug off the safety of antimalware suites, and to defend his point of view in a debate with security correspondent Robert Vamosi, who regularly reports on malware and other security threats for PC World's Business Center. Who's right? Who's nuts? You be the judge. Share your view in our comments section.
First up, Rick Broida presents his assertion that security suites are an unnecessary nuisance compared with the threat of malware.
Rick Broida: We Don't Need No Stinking Security Software
Security software is a scam. A rip-off. A waste of money, a pain in the neck, and a surefire way to bring even the speediest PC to a crawl. Half the time it seems to cause more problems than it solves. Oh, and one more thing: It's unnecessary.
Heresy? Crazy talk? Recipe for disaster? No, no, and no. For the past several years, I've run Windows (first XP, and now Vista) without a single byte of third-party security software. No ZoneAlarm. No Norton Internet Security. No Spyware Doctor. Not even freebie favorite Avast Home Edition. I use nothing but the tools built into Windows and a few tricks I've learned.
Want to know how much time I've spent cleaning up after viruses, spyware, rootkits, Trojan horses, keyloggers, and other security breaches? None. I'll say that again: none.
Maybe I'm asking for trouble (that sound you hear is fellow PC World columnist Rob Vamosi nodding furiously), but after years of infection-free computing, I have no qualms about my methods. Your mileage may vary, and I make no guarantees. But if you want to rid your system of pricey, performance-choking security software, read on.
My first line of defense is my router. Like most, it has a built-in firewall that blocks all unauthorized traffic and makes my network more or less invisible to the outside world. The second line of defense is Windows. XP, Vista, and 7 have built-in firewalls that help protect against "inside" attacks, such as if a friend were to come over with his spyware-infected laptop and connect to my network.
Of course, a router can't stop viruses, phishing, and other threats that arrive via e-mail. My secret weapon: Gmail. As I noted in "Use Gmail to Fight Spam," I route mail from my personal domain to my Gmail account. (From there, I can access messages on the Web or pull them down via Outlook.) Gmail does a phenomenal job filtering spam--much of which is malware. The service also performs a virus scan on all attachments.
By using Gmail as an intermediary between my POP3 server and my PC, I've kept not only spam at bay, but malware as well. I don't know whether Windows Live Mail and Yahoo Mail offer similar amenities, but for me Gmail is a slam-dunk solution. Even phishing messages are few and far between. Of course, as an educated user, I know better than to click a link in a message filled with scary come-ons ("Your account has been compromised!").
Speaking of phishing, the latest versions of Firefox and Internet Explorer offer robust antiphishing tools. Both will sound the alarm if I attempt to visit sites known to be fraudulent, meaning that even if I click something that looks like, say, a totally legit PayPal or eBay link, I'll get fair warning. And that's just the tip of the safe-browser iceberg: Firefox and IE are way more secure than in the old days. They block pop-ups, provide Web site ID checks, protect against malware installation, and so on.
As for other threats, I'm comfortable leaving my PC in the capable hands of Windows Defender. Microsoft's antispyware tool runs quietly and efficiently in the background. I "check in" once in a while to make sure it's active and up-to-date, but otherwise I never hear a peep from it.
Of course, that could mean bad stuff is slipping past Defender, right? Sure, it's possible. That's why I occasionally run a system scan using Ad-Aware or Malwarebytes Anti-Malware. (I'm not completely insane, after all.) So far, so good: The scans always come up empty.
Last but not least, I exercise common sense. I don't open e-mail attachments from people I don't know. I don't download files from disreputable or unknown sources. I don't visit Web sites that peddle gambling, porn, torrents, or "warez." (Yeah, I know, I'm boring.) In other words, I keep my Internet nose clean, which in turn keeps my PC clean.
At the same time, I make sure that automatic updates are turned on for Windows, my Web browsers, and any other software that gets patched regularly. And, perhaps most important of all, I rely on multiple backup methods just in case my system really is compromised somehow. For example, my Firefox bookmarks are all synced to the Web via Xmarks (formerly Foxmarks). I use the online-backup service Mozy to archive my critical documents and Outlook PST file. And drive-cloning utility Casper makes a weekly copy of my entire hard drive to a second drive.
Ladies and gentlemen of the security-software jury, I rest my case. My only real evidence is Exhibit A: me. After several years with XP and about six months with Vista, I'm still cruising along without a security care in the world. So, are you going to lock me up or accept me as your new messiah? Either way, I'm good.
Next up, security correspondent Robert Vamosi argues the opposing view.


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Tomorrow ArtReview magazine releases its 12th annual Power 100 (at artreview.com), a ranked list of the 100 most influential people in the international contemporary art scene, from artists, gallerists and collectors to curators, institutions, museum directors, auction houses and even the odd philosopher. Back in the early years you'd have found plenty of Londoners at or near the top of the list (whether native or adoptive), Charles Saatchi and Damien Hirst among them. This year neither Saatchi nor Hirst makes it in at all.
Those who have remained on the Power 100 list from previous years include artists Isa Genzken, Ai Weiwei and Theaster Gates, collectors Agnes Gund and Richard Chang and curators Vasif Kortun and RoseLee Goldberg, none of them London-based. Among those new to the list for 2013 are octogenarian Japanese artist Yayoi Kusama, Ghanaian artist El Anatsui and American artist Ryan Trecartin. Having been off the list for a while, re-entries include French artist Pierre Huyghe, Mexican collector Eugenio Lopez and American museum director Michael Govan.
These days it's most likely to be works by South and Central American artists that get all the collectors climbing over each other to buy (a trend that mirrors the art that you are currently seeing in London's museums: Brazilian Mira Schendel at Tate Modern, Argentine Adrián Villar Rojas at the Serpentine Gallery, Cuban Ana Mendieta at the Hayward Gallery).
But none of this means London is any less important a centre for contemporary art than it was in the YBA heyday of the mid-Nineties. It's just that now it's the appeal of London as a city of international exchange that gives the capital its art power. Just as London's Mayor Boris Johnson was over in China last week to promote trade links (and hanging out with the Qatari royal family during the recent opening of the exhibition of their pearl collection at the V&A), contemporary art's American mega-dealer galleries — Pace, David Zwirner, Michael Werner and Marion Goodman have all opened, or are very soon to open, spaces in London's West End. Why? Because these big galleries know they can attract the new influx of collectors from Europe, the Middle East and Asia, who all come to London for business and pleasure, including buying up works for eye-watering sums at London's regular contemporary art auctions.
Of all the museum directors on this year's list, Nicholas Serota is still ranked the most influential worldwide, in part because of Tate's global reach. In 2011, Tate Modern appointed a curator of African art, whose role is sponsored by a Nigerian bank. (Why the bank didn't sponsor a museum of African art in Nigeria is also something to think about.) Similarly, another London art institution ranked highly, the newly expanded Serpentine Gallery, has a Swiss co-director, Hans-Ulrich Obrist, who is famous for spending more time in the air than he does on land. Last week the Serpentine hosted a party by one of its major international benefactors, at which an American museum director boasted that "there are only two art centres in the world — New York and London". But he then conceded that key to his museum's funding was money from places like Sharjah and Doha in the Middle East and also the German industrial belt.
There may now be fewer Londoners on the power list than in the past but that doesn't mean the international art world doesn't maintain a strong presence here. Many of the world's most generous art benefactors — among them heiress Maya Hoffmann (Swiss, and currently constructing a massive arts complex in Arles, France), and Chelsea FC owner Roman Abramovich's partner Dasha Zhukova (Russian, and currently constructing a massive arts complex in St Petersburg), maintain a home here and are on this year's list. These are the kind of people, many of them women (a woman, American curator Carolyn Christov-Bakargiev took the No 1 spot last year), who, in terms of finance at least, help keep London's and the world's art scene alive and kicking.
But all this focus on money is not without consequences. Wealthy people who make donations to promote contemporary art don't say, "Here's some money, you go spend it how you like". They want to know that the interests of the museum or institution they are funding or giving to and their own interests are somehow in tune. And all this wealth can promote exclusivity. This year's Frieze had an admission price sufficiently high (£50 for a combined ticket with sister fair Frieze Masters) that it's more likely to keep the average Londoner out rather than to encourage them in.
We base the Power 100 list on a combination of factors — an individual's influence on the kind of art being produced today, that influence being on a global rather than a local scale and how active that individual has been during the past 12 months. And like any such list we hope it will provoke discussion and debate about the issues it highlights.
You may well ask why any of this is important at all? It's important because for anyone who feels that art is important, for good or ill, these are the people who ultimately decide what contemporary art the rest of us get to see; the people on this list are the artists who make it, the galleries and curators who select it, the museum directors and collectors who buy it, show it and sell it on.
Perhaps London's greatest challenge is also its greatest strength — promoting an international art scene that remains as relevant to the many as to the few. But creativity has always been London's strength. This continues to happen in art spaces outside the financial power centres of Mayfair or Bankside, at not-for-profit galleries like the South London Gallery in Camberwell or the Chisenhale in Mile End, and in the vast network of smaller galleries and artist-run spaces that have regenerated and continue to regenerate areas such as Peckham and the East End.
These places and the artists and curators at the beginning of their careers who show and work in them may not make it onto a current power list, but in creative terms it's here that you're likely to find the power players of the future.
Mark Rappolt is editor of ArtReview magazine
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(5) Sat Nov 21 2009 15:28 On death and dying:
Nothing prepared me for the day one of my kids asked me why do people die?, so naturally when Lily asked me that question I was dumbstruck. We decided to buy the new Pixar movie Up. It came highly recommended by many people including Louise, who is a very tough critic. She rarely thinks anything is "really good" so I thought it really must be good.
Aaron popped it in for the kids. I was puttering around, getting things done, and still haven't seen it. It wasn't until the next day while Gunnar was napping, and Lily was watching it as I was doing the dishes. When all the sudden I heard this sad little voice and teary eyed girl peeking over the arm of the sofa almost begging me mommy, I don't want you to die. Why did Ellie have to die? When will she be back? I want Ellie to come back. I don't want you to leave. Why do people have to die? Where do people go when they die? I felt ill prepared to answer all these abstract questions in a way a 5 yr old would understand. All I could do was hug her and cry on each other's shoulder. I know it was wrong, but I promised her I wouldn't die, at least anytime soon. She was so sad and I wanted to reassure her and make her feel better.
Death is such a difficult topic and I think it is every child's worst nightmare. We talked about heaven and the resurrection and eternal families and I think we both felt better. It made me remember life is short and fragile and as a result I have not yelled at my kids as much this past week. I used to ask my mom what would you do if I died? And she would always say I would spank your little bottom. Death is something I struggle with and definitely don't want a lesson on it anytime soon. So the moral of the story is if you watch Up with your kids you might have to explain the mysteries of the universe with your kids.


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Unique Opportunities
The University Writing Center
The English department sponsors the University Writing Center, a free service to students in all of the University's programs. Many English majors and minors work as paid tutors at the Writing Center.
Tutors are available 30 hours per week during fall and spring semesters, with more limited availability during the January term, to assist students in all phases of their course writing assignments from conceptualizing to revising and editing. Students may call or stop in to make a 45-minute appointment; drops-ins are also welcome, subject to tutor availability.
Damozel Literary Magazine
Original poetry, plays, short stories, essays, artwork, and photography are featured in Notre Dame's annual creative magazine, Damozel. The staff of students considers submissions by any interested individual from the Notre Dame community. Contact faculty sponsor Shelley Puhak, firstname.lastname@example.com, with questions or submissions.
Baltimore Literary Scene
Baltimore has a tradition of nurturing literary talent. The city has served as home to literary greats such as John Dos Passos, F. Scott Fitzgerald, Zora Neale Hurston, H.L. Mencken, Frank O'Hara, Edgar Allen Poe, Adrienne Rich, Upton Sinclair, and Gertrude Stein.
Baltimore is currently enjoying a literary resurgence. The city sponsors the annual CityLit Festival (spring) and Baltimore Book Festival (fall). Both feature National Book Award winners and bestselling authors. The seven area colleges also bring in plenty of literary talent. Every night of the week, students can find a reading or an open-mic, including the acclaimed monthly 510 Fiction Reading Series and the eclectic Moaning Pipes Cabaret up the street at Ukazoo Books (started by a Notre Dame alumna).
The Sister Maura Creative Writers Series
Each year the English department brings to campus visiting creative writers, sponsored by the Sister Maura Eichner Endowed Professorship in English. Writers include nationally and internationally known authors as well as local and alumnae authors. Recent visitors include Irish novelist Colm Toibin, poet Paul Mariani, graphic novelist Marjane Satrapi, memoirist and novelist Kent Meyers, poet and novelist Mohja Kahf, and poet and essayist Lia Purpura.
4 Under 40 Reading Series
The 4 Under 40 Reading Series is an annual event featuring readings from 4 young writers from across the country. In 2015, it features Hala Alyan, C. Morgan Babst, Tawnysha Greene, and Bettina Judd.
Sigma Tau Delta Honor Society
Sigma Tau Delta, the International English Honor Society, is a member of the Association of College Honor Societies and was founded in 1924. The Society aims "for high achievement in English language and literature in undergraduate, graduate, and professional studies," promotes "the discipline of English, including literature, language, and writing," and strives for "high standards of academic excellence" for all its members.
The Alpha Alpha Chapter of Sigma Tau Delta, chartered at Notre Dame in 1984, has inducted more than 100 members. The members select their leaders each year who plan the yearly activities, including the Induction Ceremony in November and the English Tea and Damozel readings in April. Members also have bake sales, book drives, and letter writing campaigns to provide service to the campus community and the broader community.
The benefits for belonging to Sigma Tau Delta include scholarship opportunities for rising Juniors and Seniors, and members who plan to attend graduate schools. Notre Dame also sponsors members who attend the national convention, all expenses paid by the English department. The students present their scholarly essays, poetry, and creative nonfiction works. This year's convention in March 2013 will be held in Portland, Oregon.
Study Abroad
The English Department regularly sponsors a 10-day study abroad trip to London during the Winterim session. Participants earn 3 English undergraduate or graduate credits, or Drama undergraduate credits. Included in price is round-trip airfare BWI / London Heathrow on British Air, double occupancy at the Tube-accessible President Hotel in Russell Square, 3 theatre tickets to London shows, coach day trips to Stonehenge/Bath and Windsor/Oxford, full English breakfast daily, and time to explore on one's own and see all the sights of London from the Tower to Westminster, from nightlife in Soho to the shops on Regency. Get around the city easily and everywhere on the London Underground. Contrary to popular myth, the food in London is fantastic. You may even want to take the Chunnel to Paris for the day. Best of all, we almost speak the same language, and the Brits like us. Open to Women's College, Graduate programs, Weekend, Accelerated, and Renaissance students. Faculty and Staff welcome for non-credit, along with parents, grandparents, friends, and alums. Watch for information about upcoming trips!


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I wanted to know how my income compared to the rest of the country so I googled the question and was directed to the Kiplinger website. You might be interested in knowing that the top one percent of wage earners — STOP!
Before you reach the conclusion that I am one of the 1.4 million taxpayers who are in that category, let me first say that I am not, but, thanks to some hard work and an intelligent wife who made very wise investments, I do rank pretty high.
Those in the top one percent reported 17 percent of all adjusted gross income and paid a total of $318 billion to the government, which accounts for 37 percent of the country's total income taxes.
According to the Kiplinger calculations, there are 13.8 million people in the top 10 percent of wage earners. They paid a total of $610 billion dollars to the government. That's more than 70 percent of the total.
So, the top 10 percent is already picking up 70 percent of the tab for our country. The top 25 percent pay 87 percent of the total taxes, and the top 50 percent pay almost 98 percent.
President Obama continues to tell me that I should be paying my fair share. Exactly what is my fair share? How much more does my President want?
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"He's a one termer."
I have heard that line at least a dozen times this week. At dinner last night, I heard a friend say, "He's a one termer. Look what he's done to America. Who do you think will vote for him?"
Once the table quieted down, I had the floor, and everyone's attention was focused on me as I softly spoke.
Some at the far end of the table leaned in to hear my words of wisdom: "If I was fired and was one of the jobless collecting 99 weeks of unemployment checks, and was in the bottom half of this country who does not pay taxes and I was collecting food stamps and had my hand stuck out to get whatever my government is willing to give me — then hell, yes, I'd vote for him."
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It was raining last Saturday and we had already seen the best flicks around. Carol curled up with a new novel and I spent almost all day watching college football. I don't remember how many games I saw, but there were two incidents in two separate games that I found troubling. In one game the entire TV audience, along with all of the fans at the stadium, saw a player hit so hard that it took a trainer and two coaches about 25 minutes to help him off the field.
Later, in a different game, a player was taken from the field on a stretcher. The commentator said that he was being taken to the hospital.
Everybody knows that football is a rough sport and injuries occur frequently, but is it really necessary to keep TV cameras focused on a downed player. These are college kids. How old? 19? 20? 21? And you know that mom is back home, glued to the tube, watching her son play.
My heart is breaking thinking about the mother who is watching her son carried off in a stretcher. We know that many of the TV stations will not air this, but there are some who still do.
I am StanGershb
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Despite dropping temperatures, celebs headed into the great outdoors with their little ones this weekend. Jennifer Garner and her girls walked to ballet class, while Sandra Bullock braved a blustery day in the park with baby Louis. David Beckham bundled up Harper to watch her brothers play soccer, and Rachel Zoe and Rodger Berman fit a hat on Skyler's head for a day of running errands — click through to see what they were all up to!
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Athens Family house top floor view
Size150 m²
Floor No.7(with elevator)
- Family/child friendly
- Internet/WiFi
- Kitchen
- Air conditioning
- Washer/dryer
- Disabled access
- Elevator in building
Accommodation summary
Address | Miriofitou, 17123 Nea Smirni, Greece |
Property type | Apartment |
Property ID | 7NJQJGY6 |
Acceptance rate | 92% |
Response time | A few hours |
Calendar updated | Today |
Stylish apartment with beautiful view of Aegean sea with magnificent sunset. Expanded in 2 levels, in a quiet area, with a beautiful park & playground in front of it, ideal for family or groups of friends. Tram will take you within 20 min to Athens
The Space
Apartment in 2 levels, accommodate up to 9 Accessed by elevator, handicapped suitable
UPPER Level
- 1 Bedroom with double bed
- 1 folding bed.
- Bathroom with washing machine and shower.
- Large veranda with beautiful view,table and four chairs.
- 1 Bedroom with double bed.
- 1 Bedroom with 2 single beds.
- 1 Bedroom with double bed.
- Living room with sofa bed and table for six.
- Fully equipped large kitchen with table for six.
- Large veranda with couch,table and seven chairs.
- 1 Large bathroom with shower.
Bed linen and towels are provided
Free Wi-fi, Air condition - heating,cable TV, hair dryer,iron,etc
- Last floor apartment with beautiful view of Aegean sea with magnificent sunset
- A beautiful park in front of the house and a playground
- Quiet area , large house ideal for family or groups of friends
- 4 minutes walking distance from the Tram
--- All rooms Air Conditioned
- Easy access from/to Athens center (tram takes 20 min), Piraeus port .
- No charge for babies up to 1 year old. Free baby cot & chair.
- Airport /port transfer is available upon request.
- No extra cost, and no need for safety deposit
- We offer basic ingredients to prepare by yourself your breakfast (coffee, tea, sugar, cereals,)
The house is 160 square meters, situated on the last 2 floors with 2 large verandas that have a superb view over Aegean sea and it is magnificent sunset.
Guest Access
The entire apartment and its amenities are at your exclusive use.
There are 2 options to reach the apartment.
1) Private transfer (extra cost). Arriving or leaving after midnight? No problem!
2) Arriving by your self and meet you at the apartment. This option is available for arrivals between 11 in the morning till 9.30 in the night
Interaction with Guests
By making a reservation with us, you are getting access to many suggestions for tours or accommodations, in many islands and places of interest all over Greece.
The Neighborhood
Nea Smirni , is a quiet area of Athens and you have the opportunity to discover the real city of Athens and not just the typical touristic areas.The house is close to the city center, and the port of Piraeus. The house is 3 minutes walking from the shopping area, and 10 minutes drive from the marina where you can choose among, coffee shops, bars and restaurants, while enjoying the beautiful sunset over Castella Hill (see photos).
Located on top floor and close to the sea we are enjoying the fresh sea breeze in the summer time compared to the more warm center but mostly away from any traffic jams.
Getting Around
BY CAR - 35' minutes. If you like we can arrange pick up service at a friendly price
BY METRO & TRAM - Minimum 2 hours.
BY CAR - 10' minutes. If you like we can arrange pick up service at a friendly price
BY BUS & METRO - Minimum 25' min (depending on the island, walking to the ferry can add up to 30 minutes extra time). Bus Stop 2 blocks from the house.
TRAM 20 minutes. Tram's advantage is that during weekends operates 24 hours.
Nearest metro stop is Neos kosmos, 12 min by tram
By Tram 10 Minutes
Other things to note:
Family friendly, Gay friendly, Lesbian friendly, Seniors travellers friendly,
After your booking, we are sending to your email, a document with all the different options of reaching the apartment and a map of the area.
House rules
We want you to feel like home but please keep in mind that there are things, habits and house standards that might be completely different from the ones that you have in your country. For example almost no one in Greece is owning a cloth dryer, king size bed or English type toaster.Be prepared to experience Athens the authentic way...the way we do!
1) Trash
Guests are requested to deposit their trash regularly (and certainly prior to their departure) in the grey colored trash collection containers in the street. Please recycle. The blue containers in the street are for recycling materials.
2) Kitchen
We expect from our guests, prior to their departure to clean their dishes and leave the kitchen as clean as they found it. In case that you do not wish to clean your dishes or you do not have time to do it, you can leave 14 euros in cash in the kitchen for the cleaning lady.
3) Toilet.
Thank you for helping us save the environment and the Greek seas. No paper towels, kleenex or feminine products to be flushed in toilet.
With every stay regardless the length of stay, we offer 2 rolls of toilet paper
4) Respect the neighbors. Please restrain from making loud noises between 02.30 pm-5.30 pm and 11.00 pm -08.00 am.
5) This is a NON smoking apartment. Smoking is allowed only in the Veranda.
6) Towels are provided but they are not to be used as a bath mat , or to remove make up.
7) Please lock with the key the entrance of the building after 10 in the night.
By making this reservation, you accept that this not a hotel. This is a house and you are a guest. The host cannot be held responsible for any accidents or injuries that occur to guests on the premises.
Guests are held responsible for their own actions if they break the law. Use of drugs inside the apartment is prohibited. The Greek law covers this agreement and any civil difference should be held in Athenian courts.
Prices |
Weekly rate for 1 guest | $ 2716 HKD |
Monthly rate for 1 guest | $ 9711 HKD |
Price for > 1 guests | $ 123 HKD per guest/night extra |
Details |
Maximum nights | 4 months |
Check-in after | 1 PM |
Check-in before | On arrangement |
Check-out before | 11 AM |
Cancellation Policy |
Reviews of this property
Very nice apartment; wide, well structured, clean in a very tidy and quite district.
Sufficiently close to Athens downtown, easy to reach with public transportation.
I strongly suggest it!!
The apartment was beautiful - very clean and tidy with everything we needed for our stay. The massage chair was especially welcome after climbing up to the Acropolis!
The location for transport links and for the local supermarket was ideal and the view towards the sea was lovely when the sun was out. Vasillis and Helena were quick to respond to phone calls and email with any queries we had and the airport transfers were a real boon.
Only one small suggestion is that a 'welcome pack' of basics such as milk and bread would have been helpful as we arrived Saturday evening when the shops were closed and they didn't open again until Monday. We would happily have paid extra for this.
However, we had a lovely stay in Athens, all of us found the Greek people to be friendly and helpful wherever we went and we would use Wimdu/ Helena and Vasillis again.
what a great stay, from the warm welcome at the airport to the wonderful flat and the stunning views.
the flat was well located by the tram line and a short ride to the coast with some wonderful seafood haunts and the centre of Athens
the roof terrace offers a great sun trap even in mid January.
my only comment is bring your geek head with you as the array of satellite, DVD, music centres etc is a bit daunting
thanks again for a great stay
Bardzo fajny apartament dobrze wyposażony, duży taras z widokiem na Ateny. Miłe przyjecie z transportem za 32 euro z lotniska. Położenie - obok tramwaju którym można dojechać do Centrum i na plażę. Niedaleko supermarket.Spokojna i cicha okolica. Polecam.
ich war mit meiner familie 4 tage zu einem städtetrip in athen...
wir wohnten in nea smirni und haben den aufenthalt dort sehr genossen, obwohl es ein paar kritikpunkte gibt.
die lage und größe der wohnung ist super (wir waren 7 erwachsene) und die herrliche terrasse im 7. stock hat einen tollen ausblick und man kann dort super frühstücken oder abends zusammensitzen, wenn man vom sightseeing müde zurückkommt.
mit der straßenbahn ist alles einfach und bequem zu erreichen
für minuspunkte sorgt folgendes:
1.ein großes duschtuch für jeden, aber alle weiß, so dass man sie schlecht auseinanderhalten kann und kein ersatz zum wechseln
2.steckdosen, die nicht richtig in der wand befestigt sind
3.keine löffelchen für alle, kein pfannenheber und kein kaffefilter (nur eine kaffeemaschine für kapseln)
4.undichte stelle im bad, so dass dort immer wasser steht
5.fehlende duschtür, ersetzt durch einen plastikvorhang
6.in allen schränken sachen, die niemand braucht oder reste von cremes, schampoo usw. , außerdem müssten mal alle schränke auch von innen gereinigt werden
das sorgt in unseren augen für punkteabzug, wenn alles in ordnung gebracht wird, ist es perfekt!
Reviews for this host's other properties
Nice studio but without TV.
Clean and central.
Helena and Harris are absolutely adorable. They're so nice and help us so much about the city and ours guests. The apartment are beautiful, so clean and near of the center of the city.
So recommended!!
The appartment is really nice, it looks better than in the photos. The views to the Acropolis were amazing. It is near to all the principal attractions, also near to a metro station, but we didn't need to take it due to the closeness of everything.
We arrived late so we take the transfer from the airport. Chryssa went for us, she was really friendly and made the way home really fun. When we arrived to the neighborhood she made us a little tour telling us where was the basic things (bakery, supermarket, Acropolis...). Also she told us what to see and the best days for it.
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2008 HEMI WK not holding 5th gear when coasting
Just a question for the HEMI owners as this is driving me crazy. So I'm cruising 65-70MPH on the highway and sometimes (not all the time) when I take my foot off the go pedal for a few seconds instead of coasting in 5th and not jerking out of gear it decides to drop out of gear (RPMS drop to 1000 and then pop back into gear ~2500RPMS). Doesn't happen all the time and its driving me crazy when it does. Is this a sign of low fluid in the tranny or something else strange? Or is this 100% normal? The MDS also kicks off when I coast and this happens at speed. And between the MDS kicking off, the gear not staying engaged I just feel this silly jolt everytime I let off the gas. Hope I explained this in enough detail... can anyone chime in? :thumbsup::thumbsup:
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Re: 2008 HEMI WK not holding 5th gear when coasting
It does not happen with mine. Sometimes it will hunt for gears at odd times, but when coasting my mds is always on and mine does not down shift while coasting. Sorry I don't have a solution, but figured I'd give you my experience with mine.
Re: 2008 HEMI WK not holding 5th gear when coasting
I haven't noticed this on mine. I will now and let you know.
Re: 2008 HEMI WK not holding 5th gear when coasting
When im cruising at 65-70MPH and release the gas pedal, the mds engage and it stay on the 5th gear.
Perhaps, when im cruising at low speed and suddenly remove my foot from the gas pedal, mds engage but disengage few second after, when the speed began to decrease more... but i dont remember if it downshift in that situation... maybe yes. I'll check tomorrow and let you know. I think its not normal that mds disengage when you are coasting, at least when your going at a decent speed... I noticed that the mds disengage when you are loosing speed rapidly like when you are applying the brake... |
Re: 2008 HEMI WK not holding 5th gear when coasting
The trans shouldn't be downshifting when you let off. What happens is the torque converter unlocks that's why you get that momentary rev when you are in the throttle again. When it comes down in rpm is when the TC locks up again.
Re: 2008 HEMI WK not holding 5th gear when coasting
Its not by chance when you have your CC on? Because it will downshift to maintain a speed.
Re: 2008 HEMI WK not holding 5th gear when coasting
Wow, thanks for all the input guys!
So some say normal, some say not. It feels not to be honest. No CC on, just cruising at highway speeds and lift foot off gas and rpms drop out to 1000 real quick (MDS disengages) and then pops right back into gear and MDS re-engages. Funny thing is its sporadic, sometimes if I come off real slow on the gas it'll drop but sometimes it'll stay. Same thing with quick off the gas sometimes drop, sometimes stay... Funny thing and perhaps related. Driving to work today merging onto a highway 40MPH maybe. I spank the gas hard to beat out a large semi with the merge and the HEMI screams up to 5K and then BAM everything shuts down leaving me stranded at 70MPH. Engine shut itself off apparently (fail-safe mode?) but I still had power brakes thankfully. Pulled over to the side where my oil light was on (weird...) and let it sit for 60 seconds. Fired her back up with zero issues and drove fine all the rest of the way. Of course I will not be able to replicate this for the dealer (I do have an extended warranty though) so it'll surely be self-diagnosis from here until next time. Maybe this is related to my transmission issues with the truck dropping out of 5th on the highway? Maybe my fluid is low or my torque converter sucks? Sorry for the long story/rant.. just trying to decide whether to keep this thing or get the hell out. At this point I'd love to keep it and add lift/tires and personalize it more but the wife is pushing me to trade it in for something I'd enjoy more. |
Re: 2008 HEMI WK not holding 5th gear when coasting
well, solved my issue.... got out of work and stopped at a car dealer... ended up buying a 2012 GTI and got a great deal on the Jeep as a trade. Thanks for everyone's input and advice but I'm moving on from the Jeep scene.
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With such as ostentatious name, King of New York Pizzeria provokes the skeptic in me. Their website repeats the mantra: "Darn good thin crust pizza," and that's exactly what they serve. They aren't dethroning New York, but they are king of New York-style pizza in Koreatown.
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I spied a large pile of Stanislaus Full Red Pizza Sauce and Alta Cucina Plum Tomatoes, which presumably go into the house made, dried herb-flecked sauce. The sauce is pulpy, not sweet, but like the crust, a bit overcooked. It's basically a buffer between crust and cheese. Still, after slathering nubs of garlic knots in it, I wish it was more present on the red slices.
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A man cloaked in black arrives in the sleepy town of Paradise, Colorado. He knows too much about the towns many unspoken secrets, and he himself holds the greatest secret of them all. Bearing the power to grant any unfulfilled dream, he is irresistible. As dark clouds and sandstorms envelop the town, it becomes apparent that Paradise is being isolated for a reason. But why?
He belongs to the X Group. They call him Saint. Invasive techniques have stripped him of his identity and made him someone new . . . but who is he really? From the deep woods of Hungary to the streets of New York, one mans search for truth leads him into a world of government cover-ups, political intrigue, and ultimate betrayal.
This is the story of Marsuvees Black, a force of raw evil who speaks with wicked persuasion that is far more destructive than swords or guns. Its also the story of two unsuspecting survivors of a research project gone badwho may be the most powerful people on earth. And finally, its the story of one who comes out of the desert to lead those willing to stand for truth. The epic conclusion to what began in a small town called Paradise.


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PHILADELPHIA – In its first match back from a spring break trip to California, the University of Pennsylvania women's tennis team will host Philadelphia rival Temple Saturday at 12 p.m.
Penn (6-4) took two of three matches in California, defeating Rhode Island and Gonzaga, 5-2, before falling in a close match to UC Irvine, 4-3.
Temple (4-8) has lost four of its last five matches, and has wins against Drexel, St. Francis (N.Y.), Hampton, and Lehigh on the season.
The Quakers won the 2013 match over the Owls, 7-0.
Saturday's match between Penn and Temple will take place outside at the Hamlin Tennis Center, located in Penn Park, or inside the Levy Tennis Pavilion depending upon the weather.
Penn vs. TempleOverall Series: 26-6
Splits: Home (21-5), Away (4-0), Neutral (1-1)
Past Five Meetings:
3/23/2013 Temple W, 7-0
3/21/2012 Temple L, 3-4
2/9/2011Temple W, 5-2
2/2/2010Temple L, 3-4
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Photographer's Note
The tides may pass by;but I'll always be by your side. Probably that is what the old couple are saying to each other. They are enjoying the beauty and remembering the old days.
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Subhogen (4067) 2014-01-18 3:01
Hello Dibyendu,
A really sweet moment captured. The world is moving too fast but they have each other for solace and company. A photo very high on emotional quotient. I like it a lot. Thanks for sharing.
williewhistler (16492) 2014-01-18 6:05
Hello Dibyendu,
you have balanced this charming photograph very well with the bushes making a nice frame for the seated couple.
A most charming and well composed shot.
Kind regards Les.
mohammad_H (10072) 2014-01-18 6:59
Beautiful scenery and pleasant
Clarity, sharpness, excellent light
Of using a tree branch, balance and frame
Quiet life, to feel and touch the image
Best wishes to you
Nicou (151104) 2014-01-18 7:51
quelle iamge ce couple sur ce banc qui regarde le paysage sueprbe compo et vue avec le banc de bois et ce buisson vert quelle vue splendide ensemble.
Bravo et amitié
rychem (42658) 2014-01-18 8:43
Beautiful scene, the atmosphere is so peaceful, this is an illustration of an restful advanced age, very well done
danos (103150) 2014-01-18 8:50
Hi Dibyendu,
very nice the snapshot with the old couple to sit relaxing and viewing the calmy seascape.The part of the right leaves placed in the frame,decorates perfect teh whole scene.
subhendu_bagchi (26089) 2014-01-19 0:17
yes, your description is right, I think. Your photograph says so. Nicely presented. Good tonal quality and nice depth. Enjoyed this nicely composed shot. Tfs.
jhm (160057) 2014-01-31 4:48
Hello Dibyendu,
I am self old I know that this couple enjoy of the quiet place.
Very nice taken on the bench and in the shade of the tree
Excellent captured, also perfect taken.
Nice presentation, pleasant colours.
Very well done, TFS.
Have a nice weekend,
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- Copyright: Dibyendu Chakraborty (hidibyendu) (929)
- Genre: Places
- Medium: Color
- Date Taken: 2013-12-01
- Categories: Daily Life, Decisive Moment
- Camera: CANNON EOS 550D, Canon EF-S 18-55 IS f3.5:5.6
- Photo Version: Original Version
- Date Submitted: 2014-01-18 2:33