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Anna from South Lyon, MI
03/15/2017Reviewer is Researching this school. Reviewer has been to campus.
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Categories Comments In three sentences Madonna is a wonderful school that many people have attended. If you are interested in attending this University you should sign up for a Raise.me account and earn Micro-scholarships. Ive earned over $1,000 off a year just for my previous grades.
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Allyssa from Pinckney, MI
04/27/2015Reviewer is Researching this school. Reviewer has been to campus.
2 of 20
Categories Comments Food and Dining Great food at a great price!
Dorm Life Clean, well kept dorms with little to no partying.
Academic Rigor The pre-nursing program is a lengthy class list, but it looks manageable.
In three sentences The campus is small, but very clean and well kept. Found in Livonia, it is a safe campus, and there is very little partying. 10/10 from me.
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Phylesha from Detroit, MI
02/26/2014Reviewer is A current student here.
3 of 20
Categories Comments What to do for fun Not much fun.
Food and Dining I suggest bringing your own food or eating off campus.
Dorm Life Most students live off campus. Its kind of a boring school when it comes to a social life.
Academic Rigor High standards especially in writing. However there is countless assistance for improving.
In three sentences Madonna is a great University when it comes to academic support and encouragement. Sadly, there is not a huge social life there. However, the assist to succeed and find a job after graduation is amazing.
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Christa from Westland, MI
09/29/2013Reviewer is A current student here.
4 of 20
Categories Comments Food and Dining There is a place to get food, however I have just started going there so I have never eaten here.
Dorm Life I commute to Madonna.
Academic Rigor Madonna challenges students to bring out their best academically.
In three sentences Madonna is an excellent school. Offers a variet of programs at a bachelor and masters level. Small class room sizes.
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09/23/2013Reviewer is A current student here.
5 of 20
Categories Comments Campus Safety I feel very safe being on campus, especially since it's in a safe area. There is usually a campus safety jeep roaming the campus and there are emergency poles placed around the parking lots.
Greek Life There is no Greek life here.
What to do for fun Personally, most of my time consists of cross country practices aside from school. Even though practices take up my time I know the campus has tons of other fun activities, like movie nights or ice cream socials.
Food and Dining Madonna offers a few choices for food there is the Take 5 which includes items made on the grill, Stacks which is a sandwich place, and the regular cafeteria. I'm a picky eater myself and don't enjoy most of the food. Fortunately, they mix the menu up everyday so I can usually find something I like a few times a week.
Dorm Life I was really nervous about living in the dorms away from my family, but I actually really enjoy it. It is nice to kind of be independent and make decisions on your own. Besides that the dorms are quite cozy and the residence hall is kept fairly clean. The downside is that there are community bathrooms, but they aren't actually that bad here.
Academic Rigor From what I have heard from other students here so far, the rigor of your courses really depends on what major you take. For example, many people I know are in the nursing program and they are always studying! Since I am still undecided and only a freshman my classes aren't too rigorous yet, and I am able to keep up with the work.
In three sentences I have only been here for a month so far but I love it. I enjoy the small class sizes and the professors are definitely willing to work with you. Also, the school offers many clubs and sports that allows students to be really involved and make new friends.
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Darrin from Eastpointe, MI
09/05/2013Reviewer is A current student here.
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Categories Comments What to do for fun Madonna has many events throughout each semester. Events like capture the flag, game night, movie night, ETC. If you participate you can have some fun. Lastly, just hanging with friends is fun.
Food and Dining Food here is okay, some days it isn't so good and some days its not so good. If you are health conscious, this is not the place to eat. You can find some healthy options if you choose and look carefully.
Dorm Life Dorms are okay and could use a little improving. Other than that the dorms ae always clean and improves every year. Lastly, the students and staff in the dorms are friendly.
Academic Rigor Madonna has many majors to choose from. Majors like dietetics, hospitality, food service, ETC. Academics are very important because it helps you earn a degree and pursue your dream job.
Tips for prospective students Try your best in all of your classes and never give up. Second, use all of Madonna's resources because they will help you out a lot in your classes. Lastly, always ask your teachers for help if needed, they will have no problem helping you.
In three sentences I would rate Madonna University a B. Mainly because all the the staff here are friendly. Secondly, this school encourages its student to do the best they can and provides many helpful resources to help its students succeed. This school is great.
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Jenna from Northville, MI
07/26/2013Reviewer is A current student here.
7 of 20
Categories Comments Bang for the buck This school is on the expensive side, it is $500 per credit hour. But it is a great school with good teachers.
What to do for fun There are sport activities and many fun fundraisers to participate in!
Dorm Life I do not live in a dorm
Tips for prospective students Save your money because it is expensive to go here. Study and do your homework, also use the help that is available to the Students that go there.
In three sentences 4.5 Stars out of 5. Madonna has great teachers and small class but is rather expensive! I love the school though!
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Donald from New Boston, MI
06/11/2013Reviewer is A current student here.
8 of 20
Categories Comments Campus Safety The parking lot is dimly lite.
Bang for the buck Enroll at Schoolcraft Community College and transfer as many classes you can for a better price per hour. Even over the Associate Degree level.
Food and Dining Snack bar is just OK
Academic Rigor Some classes are a breeze or are very heavy. Online and in class are available. Some online classes are very easy.
Tips for prospective students Ask around to see if the professor fits your type of structure.
In three sentences Madonna University is a very good school. The faculty is very helpful on an individual basis. Class sizes are usually not large, 30 to 10 students.
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02/20/2013Reviewer is A current student here.
9 of 20
Categories Comments Campus Safety Very safe here on campus! Campus security is on call 24/7 and they are more than willing to escort you to and from classes. Very responsive and caring!
Clubs and Activities They are around, but small and generally minimally active (other than the residence hall)
Great for these types of students Student who prefer a small atmosphere school, that allows you to stay focused on school but make fun friendships too.
Share any unusual traditions or locations on campus We have a Mother House where the nuns worship and stay. The building looks like it belongs in Italy, or France! You can tour the building, but it is an extraordinary, holy place. The sisters are on campus often, some teach and some take classes. Being close with the nuns is a very cool experience!
Bang for the buck They do fulfill what they promise and advertise. They do want to see student succeed, and make college affordable. Madonna staff work well with students, and become close to students as they work together.
What to do for fun Lots of organizations of campus to attend. Often we hang in groups at the dorms (the guys just bombarded our floor with waterguns the other day, we are very active), competitions in ping pong and other silly sports, as well as other events put on by the residence life staff. Glow in the dark capture the flag just happened too; we have fun!
Food and Dining To be honest, not the best. But do-able, and if special needs are presented the University will take care of them. Sodexo is the company who runs the food organization on campus; you can live through it but you will want to bring snack with you!
Dorm Life The buildings are older, so they aren't quite as nice as some are looking for, but the residence life staff do a fantastic job at pairing you with a roomate! Private, double, and quad rooms are available, and activities happen often in the dorms, though most students leave for the weekends. Residence grants available and offered generously!
Academic Rigor They teach you what you need to know, and generally do not pile on extra work. They get you through the General Education courses as fast as possible, and get you into the major specific classes. Class sizes are 15 students to 1 teacher, and professors are usually very informative & active.
Tips for prospective students Make sure to focus on the essay application for the scholarships, and be serious about attending the college for greater scholarship award chances. Be on top of the information, and be actively communicating with those at Madonna! Create a network!
In three sentences Madonna University is very close knit, with faculty who want to see you succeed. They have great resources, and are reasonably prices. Their scholarships are also very generous!
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Tanya from Livonia, MI
01/11/2013Reviewer is A current student here.
10 of 20
Categories Comments Food and Dining The food and dining on campus is typical from what I have experienced at other colleges and universities. Madonna offers healthy prepared options as well has hot meals, ranging from grilled to fried.
Dorm Life I live off campus and commute to the University. I have not experienced the dorm life at Madonna. It would be very convenient to live on campus not only to get to class more easily but as encouragement to get involved in many groups, clubs and organizations.
Academic Rigor The courses at Madonna University are challenging, however the small class sizes make it easier to be involved. All of my professors have been very approachable and understanding. The work load varies from class to class, most classes can be managed with hard work.
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anonymous from MI
12/25/2012Reviewer is A current student here.
11 of 20
Categories Comments Campus Safety Madonna has many security guards and is in a very safe location.
Greek Life Very small, I think that Madonna only has one and is academic.
Clubs and Activities There are a few clubs and activities but the student life is fairly small. It is not hard to get involved if you want to all the clubs are very open to new comers.
Share any unusual traditions or locations on campus Madonna is a catholic school, before they turn on the lights to the christmas decorations or plant a tree there is a blessing ceremony. I find it unusual but it is a tradition.
Bang for the buck Madonna has a very well known nursing program, the the program is very competitive but is highly ranked. This will hopefully make it easier to receive a job after graduation. I defiantly think that this school is worth the cost.
What to do for fun Madonna is a beautiful, small campus that has a nice wooded area for walks when the weather is nice. There is also many activities within a short drive time.
Food and Dining Madonna does not have many food choices on campus, but is surrounded by many different restaurants within a short drive.
Dorm Life Though I do not live in the dorms the people that I know that live in the dorms enjoy their experience but admit that the dorms could be a bit nicer.
Academic Rigor Madonna University makes sure that students understand the importance of going to class and work hard to achieve their dreams and earn a degree.
Tips for prospective students Try to get involved, don't be afraid to put yourself out there, try new things, meet new people, and learn new things. That is what college is all about.
In three sentences I love Madonna University. I have learned so much from the great professors and love the small classes sizes. Though the student life is small it is not hard to get involved and meet other students.
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10/25/2012Reviewer is A current student here.
12 of 20
Categories Comments Campus Safety Madonna University is located in a very safe neighborhood and has visible security team that patrols the campus around the clock.
Clubs and Activities Madonna has various clubs on campus for all interest from clubs specific to academic majors to those that cater to hobbies. Office of Student Life ensures that students have a variety of opportunities to stay involved and fun activities to participate in, from movie night to tons of volunteer opportunities in around the suburban and Metro Detroit area.
Food and Dining The Take 5 Lounge provides hot and cold food options to students. The prices are comparable to most fast food meals. There is an alternative grill in the Franciscan Center on campus that also provides hot and cold options and vending machines. The dorm provides meals for those students who reside there through the school's meal plan options. There are a variety of restaurants in the community from fast food to familiar dine-in restaurants (Chili's, TGIF, Bar Louie, Buffalo Wild Wings, Red Robin, etc.)
Dorm Life Dorm life is consists of a small percentage of students as Madonna University primarily a commuter school. There are dorm options available to those students who require them. I have never lived in the university dorms, however, I have seen them and they are comparable to other universities in the area.
Academic Rigor Depends on your major and level of commitment and dedication to getting good grades. All of the instructors expect students to ask for help when needed, commit to the learning process, and do your very best. Time management is essential as there are often papers, tests, presentations due in the same week for different instructors. Don't fall behind and again ask for help when needed; the school offers excellent resources to supplement classroom instruction and those who may have disabilities.
Tips for prospective students Do your research, take a tour, and interview a current student. Madonna has a lot to offer and seeing it for yourself will help you to decide if this is the university for you.
In three sentences Madonna University is a small Catholic university built on Franciscan principles and humanistic values. It offers great academic programs, a large variety of scholarship and grant funding, and a friendly, safe campus life.
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Amber from Redford, MI
09/10/2012Reviewer is A current student here.
13 of 20
Categories Comments Great for these types of students all, students seem to get along at madonna.
What to do for fun Madonna has a movie night once a week.
Food and Dining The food court has a varity of foods healthy and non healthy.
Academic Rigor The teachers are wonderful, the learning experence is great. The teachers have reall life experence in what they are teaching.
Tips for prospective students Join clubs, and groups and participate in activities it makes the college experience more interesting and fun.
In three sentences Madonna University is friendly, it reminds me of highschool in a way every one speaks to each other. The classrooms are small, the teachers interact act with the students. Madonna is a great place to further your education.
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Antoinette from Trenton, MI
08/11/2012Reviewer is A current student here.
14 of 20
Categories Comments Campus Safety Excellent
Great for these types of students Anyone looking to excel
Food and Dining Cafeateria food was OK at best. Hours of operation not good. When taking evening clases nothing was available.
Dorm Life Didn;t live in a dorm.
In three sentences Rigorous. Dedicated to student success. Relevent to the real world.
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Armando from Bloomfield Hills, MI
07/18/2012Reviewer is A current student here.
15 of 20
Categories Comments Campus Safety a very safe and secure campus
Greek Life NONE
Clubs and Activities All sports, a lot of cultural clubs.
Great for these types of students Students who excel is small classroom settings
Bang for the buck it is a very good education for the price. If you graduate from madonna you can recieve the same graduate tuition as undergraduate which is awesome.
What to do for fun There is not much to do in livonia michigan, but you are right outside of downtown detroit and the athletic scene is nice. Their need to be more organizations on campus like fraternities.
Dorm Life The dorms are too small and too expensive for what you get. If you can live off campus. their are nice apartments within 10 miles radius from the campus.
Academic Rigor The work is tough at times but by no means is it unbearable.
Tips for prospective students Take classes seriously! It may seem easy at first, but the work will catch up to you. Online classes at Madonna are very fun to take and may be worth your while. Keep in close touch with your professors about your progress.
In three sentences Madonna is very efficient and helpful in administration. The professors are intuitive and analytical of your work. It could use some major updates structurally.
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Dorothy from livonia, MI
02/24/2012Reviewer is A current student here.
16 of 20
Categories Comments Campus Safety mu campus safety is guarded by former cops. therefore, i feel very safe living on the campus grounds.
Clubs and Activities mu has a host of clubs such as; trio, social work network, campus ministry, various sororities, and autistic clubs.
Great for these types of students anyone who is wishing to serve god in public and fight for a cause in ministry, mu has an excellent campus ministry program.
Share any unusual traditions or locations on campus there is a food festival given every year at mu. everyone and anyone can bring a dish from their ethic backgroud.
Bang for the buck madonna university also has a take five lounge for students to get hot and fried foods at a low costs. in addition, students can kick back, talk, laugh, and play games inside the student lounge all for free.
What to do for fun madonna university has lots of basketball games to attend on a weekly basis. in addition, there are lots of food and dance parties given by various societies at the college.
Food and Dining madonna university has a huge cafeteria which serves hot foods buffet style. in addition, there is also a sandwich shop located inside the science building which serves cold sandwiches, sushi, chili, and other goodies.
Dorm Life dorm life at madonna university keeps students on his/her toes and sharp minded.
Academic Rigor madonna university has a high volume of graduate students whom find excellent employment after his/her education is complete.
Tips for prospective students learn when to ask for help. keep up with all assignments. never take on more classes than you can handle.
In three sentences in my opinion, madonna university is an excellent university which gears toward writing skills. i have learned how to properly and creatively write apa style papers with the help of various instructors. in addition, madonna university is has such a diverse, and christian like atmosphere.
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Alonte from Detroit, MI
02/11/2012Reviewer is A current student here.
1 out of 1 people found this review useful. 1 person found this inaccurate. 17 of 20
Categories Comments What to do for fun work
Tips for prospective students this school is great for nursing and pursing your dreams. just do your best and never be afraid to ask questions.
In three sentences the faculty really try there best to help you. the tutoring sessions are great. the work that is provided is explained.
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Ashley from Coldwater, MI
01/08/2012Reviewer is A current student here.
4 out of 4 people found this review useful. 18 of 20
Categories Comments Campus Safety The parking is great and the safety is great.
Greek Life Nothing is offered
Clubs and Activities We have sports and campus minstry.
Bang for the buck I feel that the money spent on schooling so far as been worth it. The professors leave you with so much knowledge that you'll take with you after the semester ends.
What to do for fun Get involved with the campus activities. There are many trips that our offered for downtown Detroit and even the Right To Life walk in Washington DC.
Food and Dining The Take 5 Lounge is relaxing in between classes and the burgers are great.
Dorm Life I lived in the dorm my first year and loved it. I love the small dorm size, but I still felt that I was away at school.
Academic Rigor The academic classes are hard, but I feel that you learn so much.
Tips for prospective students To take a tour of the campus to have a better understanding of the school. I recommend the writing center to review or help you write any papers. Don't be afraid to make friends or get involved in campus activities.
In three sentences Madonna university is a very friendly atompshere. Madonna's professor are willing to help all types of students. The class sizes are perfect for all students to learn.
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Alejandra from Lincoln Park, MI
11/21/2011Reviewer is A current student here.
6 out of 6 people found this review useful. 19 of 20
Categories Comments Great for these types of students While Madonna is a Catholic university, a multitude of varying religions all coexist here. So if you're okay with that, Madonna is the place to be. Also, if you love to make friends from different parts of the world and maybe go out of your comfort zone at times (trust me, you will love it!) consider Madonna at the top of your list.
Tips for prospective students For prospective students, I would have to recommend to spend a whole day checking out the University. There is so much to see and know. Like the Writing Center, an entire place dedicated to helping students out with papers from simply brainstorming to editing. It is a free service to any student attending Madonna. And TRIO, an organization within Madonna that helps out first generation, low-income college students, like myself. They loan out laptops, DVDs, offer workshops on a ton of different topics, give out free tutoring to its members, and so much more. The above is only available to members though, so give yourself a chance and apply early! The other thing to check out is the Library, of course, for all your studying needs. Also, the Franciscan Center is sort of a designated hangout for anyone who wants to kick back and have a six inch sub from the deli while studying. I recommend the Italian Special :) Make it a $5 meal and add chips and a small soda.
Bang for the buck I'm a little biased on this question, seeing as I refuse to take out any loans and haven't received much financial aid in terms of scholarships so I'm paying for everything out of pocket! But if you're looking for an awesome school with lots of opportunities, friendly staff and students, helpful offices, and learning at every corner for a relatively low cost, Madonna is for you!
Am enjoying being here I love it here. The counselors are extremely helpful. Mr. Brooks, my counselor during the first semester, helped me out so much! When I had a question and he didn't know the answer, he went out of his way to find someone who did. The staff in general is very friendly and will gladly assist a lost freshman on the first day of school. The students are always in a rush of caffeine, I would know, but if you happen to catch one, they are always up for a conversation. Besides the atmosphere, Madonna has tons of sports: men and women's golf, volleyball, men and women's basketball, and men and women's soccer, just to name a few. The games are always full of hyped up students so it's a great place to be at if you wanna go out for a night but can't afford to spend too much. There is also an incredibly long list of clubs to join. I'm sure that 99% of the clubs were student-created. I'm a part of S.C.O.P.E., or Students Creating Opportunities to Promote Education, which primarily serves to educate little boys and girls, and sometimes high school students, about the benefits of attending college. Sounds simple, right? It's not, it's effort and passion and volunteering when I would rather like to be sleeping. But honestly, I'm glad I'm a part of something that could change someone's life. It's worth it. So join clubs, play sports, and talk to people!
Am learning a lot Wow, a lot can be said about the learning that goes on at Madonna. The classes, for the most part, are small and you really can get that one-on-one attention with the professor in the middle of class. The only exception to that rule would probably be during a big lecture, like Anatomy and Physiology lectures, which are around 80 students max. What I love about Madonna is Blackboard, an online site where professors can post lessons, handouts, videos, or summaries of what was discussed in class. Learning doesn't strictly happen inside the class, it happens all the time. Which is why that has encouraged me to consider going to Poland for a semester in Spring 2013. So excited!
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Elena from White Lake, MI
07/09/2011Reviewer is A past student here.
2 out of 2 people found this review useful. 20 of 20
Categories Comments Great for these types of students Madonna University has a small campus, but a quite friendly one. If one is looking for lots of involvement, I would have to say Madonna does have the motivation to start up activities for students to be involved in. In the past two years I've been there, they have been successful a dodge ball, volleyball, and basketball tournaments, and also created a Roller Hockey team.
Bang for the buck One thing that's utterly frustrating at Madonna is the food they offer. Every weeks seems like they only have the same 7 meals and that gets kind of old. Another thing that could use improving is having the cafeteria, take 5 (lunch lounge), and the deli open more hours in a given day.
Did enjoy being here For the most part I did enjoy attending Madonna. I was on their golf team and participated in many other activities. Such as theater, No Strings Attach (a Capella group) My reason for leaving is because Madonna doesn't have the major/degree to offer myself, therefore, I need to look elsewhere.
Did learn a lot There are many things to learn and/or get out of Madonna. For instance, coming out of a big High School and then going into a smaller campus, is quite something in a good way. You get to experience lots of one on one assistance, many staff/students on campus are willing to help one another out, and you learn/get to know everyone quickly. Lots of familiar faces on a daily basis.
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Cyberpower Xplorer X7 Series
Processor: Intel Core i5 560M, Intel Core i7 2670QM, Intel Core i7 3610QM, Intel Core i7 720QMGraphics Adapter: NVIDIA GeForce GT 425M, NVIDIA GeForce GT 555M, NVIDIA GeForce GTS 250M, NVIDIA GeForce GTX 675M
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Cyberpower Xplorer X7-7700
Notebook: Cyberpower Xplorer X7-7700Processor: Intel Core i7 720QM
Graphics Adapter: NVIDIA GeForce GTS 250M
Display: 17 inch, 16:10, 1680x1050 pixels
Weight: 3.2kg
Price: 1200 euro
Sold in: Anglo-America
Links: Cyberpower homepage
Average Score:
Average of 1 scores (from 1 reviews)
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Cyberpower's Xplorer X7-7700 has undergone some significant internal changes. The addition of the new Core i7 mobile processor and DDR3 memory provide it with a major boost to its overall performance that makes it a true desktop replacement. Unfortunately, the laptops display and graphics haven't been upgraded as much as much of the competition. This makes it less useful as a gaming platform as a high performance general system.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 01/20/2010
Rating: Total score: 60%
Cyberpower Xplorer X7-7300
Notebook: Cyberpower Xplorer X7-7300Processor: Intel Core i5 560M
Graphics Adapter: NVIDIA GeForce GT 425M
Display: 17.3 inch, 16:9, 1920x1080 pixels
Weight: 3.1kg
Price: 900 euro
Sold in: Anglo-America
Links: Cyberpower homepage Xplorer X7-7300 (Model)
Average Score:
Average of 1 scores (from 1 reviews)
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The Clevo B7130 based Cyberpower Xplorer X7-7300 has a big advantage over other 17-inch laptops under $1000 thanks to its 1920x1080 resolution display. This and other features make this a nice HD media laptop with some good performance. The problem is that one needs to upgrade the mediocre storage options to achieve this which puts the system well above the price of many similarly equipped laptops.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 01/05/2011
Rating: Total score: 60%
Cyberpower Xplorer X7-7500
Notebook: Cyberpower Xplorer X7-7500Processor: Intel Core i7 2670QM
Graphics Adapter: NVIDIA GeForce GT 555M
Display: 17.3 inch, 16:9, 1920x1080 pixels
Weight: 3.1kg
Price: 1000 euro
Sold in: Anglo-America
Links: Cyberpower homepage Xplorer X7-7500 (Model)
Average Score:
Average of 1 scores (from 1 reviews)
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Cyberpower makes a name for themselves by making affordable gaming PCs and the Xplorer X7-7500 certainly fits this. With its base price tag just over $1100, it certainly is much more affordable than many dedicated gaming laptops but it does sacrifice some performance to achieve this.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 01/04/2012
Rating: Total score: 60%
Cyberpower Xplorer X7-8100
Notebook: Cyberpower Xplorer X7-8100Processor: Intel Core i7 3610QM
Graphics Adapter: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 675M
Display: 17.3 inch, 16:9, 1920x1080 pixels
Weight: 3.1kg
Price: 1400 euro
Sold in: Anglo-America
Links: Cyberpower homepage Xplorer X7-8100 (Model)
Average Score:
Average of 1 scores (from 1 reviews)
Source: Comp Reviews
The question for potential buyer's of the Cyberpower Xplorer X7-8100 is how fast do you want your 3D graphics? Frankly, it is one of the fastest when it comes to raw 3D performance in games especially with its $1399 base price tag. Of course, this price doesn't reflect the huge number of storage upgrades that could potentially boost the overall speed of the system at loading games.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 07/11/2012
Rating: Total score: 60%
Cyberpower: CyberPower, Inc. is (as they assert theirselves) one of the nation-wide leading computer system manufacturers. As published in the Los Angeles Business Journal in 2003, they were the fastest growing private company in Los Angeles.Non demanding games should be playable with these graphics cards.NVIDIA GeForce GTS 250M: The GPU has 96 shader cores but only a 128 bit memory bus that supports GDDR5 memory. With DDR3 memory, the GTS 250M performs clearly worse. Because of the 40nm process (and a selection process) the 250M offers a relatively low power consumption (the 260M needs 10W more).NVIDIA GeForce GT 425M: Successor of the GeForce GT 335M featuring DirectX 11 support and based on the GF108 chip.Modern games should be playable with these graphics cards at low settings and resolutions. Casual gamers may be happy with these cards.NVIDIA GeForce GT 555M:
As the successor to the GeForce GT 445M, the GT 555M is available in many different versions based on different chips (GF106, GF116, GF108) with different graphics memory (128 Bit, 192 Bit, DDR3, GDDR5) and varying core speeds.
With these GPUs you are able to play modern and demanding games fluently at medium detail settings and HD resolution.NVIDIA GeForce GTX 675M:An upcoming high-end graphics card for large notebooks expected to launch with Ivy Bridge processors in the first half of 2012
» Further information can be found in our Comparison of Mobile Graphics Cards and the corresponding Benchmark List.Intel Core i7: The Intel Core i7 for laptops is based on the LG1156 Core i5/i7 CPU for desktops. The base clock speed of the CPUs is relatively low, but because of a huge Turbo mode, the cores can dynamically overclock to up to 3.2 GHz (920XM). Therefore, the CPU can be as fast as high clocked dual-core CPUs (using single threaded applications) but still offer the advantage of 4 cores. Because of the large TDP of 45 W / 55 W, the CPU is only intended for large laptops. 720QM: The Core i7-720QM is the slowes Core i7 Quad Core in 2009 and clocks between 1.6 and 2.8 GHz (due to the Turbo Mode). Therefore, it combines the advantages of a slow quad core CPU with a fast single core one. Compared to the faster Core i7 mobile CPUs, the 720QM only features 6MB L3 Cache.2670QM: Fast Quad-core processor clocked at 2.2-3.1 GHz based on the Sandy Bridge architecture with an integrated graphics card and dual-channel DDR3 memory controller. 3610QM:
An Ivy Bridge-based quad-core processor clocked at 2.3 GHz with Turbo Boost support up to 3.3 GHz. Offers an integrated HD Graphics 4000 GPU running at 650-1100 MHz on a dual channel DDR3 memory controller.
Intel Core i5: 560M:» To find out how fine a display is, see our DPI List.
3.1 kg:
This weight is representative for typical laptops with a 14-16 inch display-diagonal.
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good horse or not so good? My sister and I went and looked at a horse today that she is thinking of buying. the people described the horse as being really quiet and gentle..they said she walks fast but other than that...shes really good. Well when we went and looked at her she was stalled up. she tried to push past the man to get out of the stall. the man then told my sister she could come back tuesday and ride her...but my sister insisted that he ride her today. she would not stand still to be saddled...he finally got her up against a wall to get her saddled. when he went to mount her...she wouldnt stand still either. while riding....she seemed a little spirited...he rode her down the road a little ways. the whole time she was nickering. it seemed as though she started acting up when he got a little ways away..but we cant be sure because he turned her around and came back towards the house. He said that she will be better when she hasnt been stalled up, and asked us to come back tuesday and ride her. My question is...can all this behavior be explained by her having been stalled up? we do have horses...but we dont keep them stalled...so we dont know. my sister is looking for a really really quiet horse that she can just jump on and ride. I will be riding with her most of the time...but she does want a horse that she can ride by itself if she wants to. the horse is 10 years old if it matters. I personally feel that those behaviors are red flags...but idk...should we go back tuesday and give her another chance or look elsewhere? |
It sound like to me that this horse has barn sour and buddy sour issues along with not being well trained. If you are just looking for a horse to buy, I would keep looking elsewhere. Some spiritedness can be caused by being stalled if the horse is getting too much feed or if they are not used to it. If you want to go ride her again, then do it by all means but if she acts the same, then I wouldn't buy her. Also, just a word of warning. When/if you go back to ride her again, if she is very calm and has her head down, sluggish, seems lazy, then check to see if her pupils are dilated because I have known more than one person who bought a horse they thought was broke after the test ride but when they get it home, it is completely out of control. I don't know if the seller is trustworthy or not but I just want you to be aware that some will drug the horse to make it seem more docile. Good Luck with your search. |
it could be...but it could be that the seller was lying. Personally, I'd pass...only because even my horse who hates a stall isn't like that...even if he's left inside for a night. But that's just my opinion |
ty both very much. my sister thanks you as well...she asked me to post this :-). it sounds like we should probably pass on that one. |
Don't waste your time going back on Tuesday. This is not what I would call a quiet horse. If the owner has problems even taking her out of a stall, you will most certainly have the same problems with the horse. It should not matter if the horse was stalled and isn't used to being stalled. A quiet horse will not try to run down a person. A quiet horse will not nicker to their barn buddies as they walk down the road. A quiet horse will stand to be saddled. Keep on looking (and don't think you or your sister can "save" this horse). She doesn't need saving. She needs training. So unless you can give her the training that she needs, go find what you are looking for....a quiet horse. |
the horse described in the above is the opposite of quite...i would pass this one up.there are too many out there to risk it with this one and possibly get seriously injured!!! |
Although I have to agree about passing up on this horse, I have gotten many good horses that were that way and after being turned out for a week turned out to be great horses. It's a chance that I wouldn't take if I were you. I would really wonder what he is going to do between now and Tuesday to quiet her down. I try never go to look at a horse when the seller expects me. I want to see her as she is normally. If I have to see the horse at an expected time I'll ask that the horse not be ready to go. I want to see her taken out of the field or stall and watch her being groomed and tacked. There are a lot of good quiet horses out there right now and at bargain basement prices. Don't rush, and use your head not your heart. |
In Today's Market, I'd Pass Just my opinion, but with all the finished show horses (healthy, well-bred, good looking, athletic and WITH points) available out there today at rock-bottom prices, you can do better (maybe for less). Not sure what you're looking to spend, but your dollar will buy more now than ever. There are so many good horses out there, without signficant 'issues'. Unless you're looking for a project, for the learning experience or just because you like the challenge, I'd pass and keep looking. |
Even if the horse had been in the stall it should still stand at the door till it is lead out...not try to push people out of the way. Also by him telling you to come back on a certain day he could either drug, or really work down the horse before hand. I like to see a horse that has had a couple days off and comes staight out of the pasture/stall when I get there. Gives me a sense of how the horse really acts. Anytime you buy a horse from someone you dont know you cant always trust 100%... I would see the horse more then once before buying. id pass on this one Good luck |
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On my first try setting up Chromecast, it failed to connect to my home WiFi network, eventually just quitting after 5+ minutes without an error message. I re-ran the entire process, which involves having a computer or Android device nearby (iOS setup is due soon, according to Google), and was up and running minutes later. I'd rate the process as easy even with the glitch although it would be helpful to at least inform the customer that setup isn't working rather than having Chromecast just give up. A friend had a different problem where he needed to try a second computer to complete setup; the first simply wouldn't do it.
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At last you tested a TV with a game!! Well done. Cross this one off my list. Next
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Nope, definitly not doing anything wrong. As I said, I did the exact same thing in slackware, and had it working in 15 minutes. Things that should work in ubuntu dont. It doesnt give me any error or anything in ubuntu, it just doesnt create a wlan0 device (or any other network device). (kernel logs dont show any errors either)
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TOH! is live backstage at the 2012 Film Independent Spirit Awards. Check back for updates as the winners accept their awards and meet the press.
Host Seth Rogen, who has no clue why they do the show in a tent in Santa Monica, says "it kind of feels like we're all camping together, which is nice." This is his first time hosting, and says he watched the first five minutes of all the nominee's films. "I don't know what the opposite of selling out is, but I kind of want that to happen [by hosting this show]." Of all the four seasons, "Awards season is best," says Rogen. And without awards season, he says, "we wouldn't know what a horrible bigot Brett Ratner is." The jokes (and swear words) are never-ending with this host. The audience ate it up.
Winner – Best Supporting Actor: Christopher Plummer, "Beginners"
Plummer began his acceptance speech, "It took me the longest time to realize Spirit Awards had nothing to do with booze. I raise my glass to Michael Mills." Backstage, Plummer says every new generation has to go through "The Sound of Music" to be civilized. He hopes winning this award helps in getting more people to see "Beginners." He says he's going to croak any minute and needs to keep going. Next up, he's doing something with HBO, but won't say what. He jokes that the whole crew on "Beginners" was gay; but what really helped him relax into the character was the script and its "humor against all odds,..no self pity at all." He says actors should love every minute of this "horrific profession," otherwise quit while they can.
Winner – Best First Screenplay: Will Reiser, "50/50"
Reiser says the best part of winning the award is joining the prestigious list of past winners; "to be listed among those names is really special." He didn't know how the film would resonate with audiences, since it was so personal (it ws inspired by his own bout with cancer). He notes how wonderful it is that the film has enabled others to talk about their experiences with cancer. He feels there is less and less room for films about real people and great characters, and says its nice to know there is a community of like minded people that honors them, like here at the Spirit Awards.
Winner – Best Cinematography: Guillaume Schiffman, "The Artist" (Not in attendance)
Winner – Best Supporting Actress: Shailene Woodley, "The Descendants"
Woodley says she is grateful, and says "surprised isn't the right word." She is grateful for the whole experience of filming "The Descendants" at eighteen; it was "a catalyst for coming into my own as a human being." She says George Clooney has taught her so much about the world and philantrophy; "he's a dymanite human being." She thinks there is a lot of work to be done in our society–health and genocide, to name a few. She says her life has changed in only one way — she hasn't had time to do laundry. She doesn't have another film lined up yet but wants to do "something dark."
Winner – The John Cassavetes Award: "Pariah," Director Dee Rees and Producer Nekisa Cooper
They say it's all about performance and that John Cassavetes is one of their favorite directors. "It's all about community," they say, and "it took a village to make this movie." Rees says, "I am in love with my whole cast." Rees says, "write from the heart, don't worry about [your film] being commercial." Cooper adds, "find a good producer" and surround yourself with "people who believe in your story."
Winner – Best Male Lead: Jean Dujardin, "The Artist" (Not in attendance)
Winner – Best Documentary: "The Interrupters," Director Steve James and Producer Alex Kotlowitz
James says this award means a lot for a film like this, which is about urban violence. Kotlowitz explains that it was through three of the Interrupters that led them to the rest of the characters of the film. The plan was to spend a year with these people, following them and their work. James says the filmmaking community in Chicago is great and supporting. He calls it the "quintessential American city." James says this is Kotlowitz's first doc, and jokes that he should "walk away right now." They hope to make narrative features together.
Winner – Best Screenplay: "The Descendants," Alexander Payne, Nat Faxon & Jim Rash
Winner – Best International Film: "A Separation" (Iran), Asghar Farhadi
Winner – The Robert Altman Award (previously announced): "Margin Call"
Actor-producer Zachary Quinto says, "I learned so many things from these titans of the craft." He thanks everyone who championed the movie.
Winner – Best First Feature Award: "Margin Call," Director J.C. Chandor
"This movie was very hard to get made," says Chandor, harder than he thinks it should have been. He thanks everyone who helped and allowed it to be made. He's choked up.
"We had an amazing cast for a year," says Chandor, who is joined backstage by his gang of producers. "It took someone taking a risk," he adds.
Quinto says its good material that actors — or, at least good actors — respond to. "Everybody signed on because of the screenplay; I just had to twist some arms." Quinto is also producing Chandor's second feature, which is going into production soon.
Winner – Best Director: Michel Hazanavicius, "The Artist"
Winner – Best Female Lead: Michelle Williams, "My Week With Marilyn"
Williams tops off an adorable, short and sweet acceptance speech with; "The only thing that I own that I'm wearing is my dignity. Thank you very much." Backstage, Williams says her friends were calling her the Susan Lucci of the Spirit Awards (before this win). "You have to remove the fact that she was an icon," she says of playing Marilyn Monroe, "otherwise it would be too daunting." She says you "become a good student," that's how you prepare, it's what "anyone would do" when you play a character. She's asked how she's made it to the top of Hollywood. She doesn't know, but says, "I just sorta keep my head down. There's this Quaker thing; eyes to the ground, heart to the sky,..I just keep focused."
Winner – Best Feature: "The Artist," Producer Thomas Langmann, Director Michel Hazanavicius
What did Harvey Weinstein bring to the film? "He's great. No, really," says producer Thomas Langmann. He says they had very short meetings when they were trying to get funding for "The Artist." "People kept telling me, this is against conventional wisdom," he says. He says the best place to do the film was here, and to be rewarded by this community is "A dream come true." Did he think they would make it this far? "No." Hazanavicius says he feels magic when he goes to the cinema, but when you are making a movie, there's no recipe for it. You just find the right people and hope it works. "We had a police escort to come from the airport," he says; "That was great!" Langmann says "Harvey [Weinstein] had faith that the movie would do well all over the world."


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• Candidate answered cell phone and asked the interviewer to leave her own office because it was a "private" conversation.
• Applicant told the interviewer he wouldn't be able to stay with the job long because he thought he might get an inheritance if his uncle died - and his uncle wasn't "looking too good."...
• During a phone interview the candidate flushed the toilet while talking to hiring manager.
• The applicant took out a hair brush and brushed her hair.
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"Offered food before the interview, he declined saying he didn't want to line his stomach with grease before going out drinking."
28 comments:
- Meade said...
I'm sorry, I can't provide a comment about this post because all of my commenting has been for the CIA and it's all classified.
- Pogo said...
I was once interviewing candidates for an ancillary health school training spot, and one guy had a gap of about six months in his resume.
Asked what was going on in that interim, he broke down and cried, telling this shaggy dog story about a divorce and a reunion with his son, etc. etc.
Holy buckets. Our team of interviewers just stared at each other. Awkward.
Oooookay. And so what made you consider our school? said I, but inside I was thinking I need to run away very quickly. - 5/13/08, 7:33 AM
- Hoosier Daddy said...
Is it possible this could also be a reason why we outsource?
- Lawgiver said...
One of my pet peeves is people talking on their cell phones while using the restroom. I hate it. Airports are the worst.
- Ron said...
The toilet flush one wasn't an error but a critique! They didn't really want that s--- job anyway!
- George said...
Took a guy to lunch with other people. Fancy restaurant. Time to order. He went last, ordered white wine. Said that was all he ever had for lunch.
Oops! - 5/13/08, 8:16 AM
- rhhardin said...
The point of an interview is to find out if you want to work there.
If the interviewers are all frightened at the slightest thing, I'd look elsewhere.
They're likely to have annual consciousness raising seminars too, more's the irony. - 5/13/08, 8:47 AM
- Pogo said...
The point of an interview is also to find out if they want you to work there.
From the 'hiring' side, my take is that an interview is only useful insofar as it weeds out the obviously nuts/incapable/stupid/rude/boneheads who only look good on paper.
It is not good at weeding out sociopaths, however. - 5/13/08, 8:55 AM
- Ann Althouse said...
I should think that sociopaths are absolutely the best at putting on a show of conventional normality. They already know this is useful and necessary. Actual normal people have to remember not to show their individuality in this setting.
- Pogo said...
You're quite right.
For this, reliance on your limbic system is essential. If someone gives you the creeps, trust that feeling. - 5/13/08, 9:07 AM
- Dust Bunny Queen said...
Hoosier has it right. If I could outsource I would. The young people that I see by and large have no idea of how to interview for a job or what to wear to an interview. They have zero job skills, zero interest in really working,zero initiative or reliability.
It is a sad sad reflection on the inadequacies of our public school system and on a great many parent's lack of involvement in their children's lives and lack of parenting skills.
We should insist that our schools teach some basic living skills, such as: how to balance a check book, how to handle credit, budget, shop for food, interview for a job. I suppose that would be too much to ask since they don't even teach the basics of reading, math, science or history. - 5/13/08, 9:20 AM
- Palladian said...
"I should think that sociopaths are absolutely the best at putting on a show of conventional normality. They already know this is useful and necessary."
This is absolutely true; I've absolutely aced every interview I've had. - 5/13/08, 9:21 AM
- rhhardin said...
``The point of an interview is also to find out if they want you to work there.''
It's a poor interviewee that can't put an end to this misconception very quickly. - 5/13/08, 9:24 AM
- Roger J. said...
I can't provide a comment either because I am monitoring Meade's comments for the CIA.
- Trooper York said...
When I was in a bigger accounting firm I was invovled in interviewing some prospective hires. One guy came in and he really knew his stuff but had an outsize personality. The boss goes to him "You know you are awfull cocky." He laughed and said. "Cocky. I'm not cocky, I'm
I was the only one that thought we should hire him. Go figure. - 5/13/08, 9:31 AM
- Pogo said...
It's a poor interviewee that can't put an end to this misconception very quickly.
It cuts both ways. It's a date, really. Should we go steady? Do you like me? Like it or not, the ball is not entirely in the interviewee's court, except when they have a skill or star power unique among men.
You can always be replaced. - 5/13/08, 9:35 AM
- MadisonMan said...
Dust Bunny Queen, you make it sound like you are entitled to very excellent candidates! If you are interviewing people who have zero interest in the job, you should be working on your interview screening techniques. Why on Earth would you interview a slacker for a job? What a waste of time!
I dunno, maybe I'm missing something. - 5/13/08, 9:39 AM
- Trooper York said...
Well Madison Man, you can't really control who comes into interview especially if you are using a headhunter or even more if you place an ad. You sort of have to interview the people that are sent to you or show up. The head hunter might send 10 idiots and 2 really great prospects. You have to go through the rejects in hope of getting a winner. It's hard.
- PatCA said...
I was on a panel interviewing people for a government position. We asked the "why do you want to come to work here" question of all of them. One woman leaned back in her chair and said airily, "Because I'm tired of working so hard."
She didn't get the job! - 5/13/08, 9:48 AM
- Dust Bunny Queen said...
When I was working in management in a bank we had to interview everyone who applied for a job opening who was even remotely qualified. People would flat out lie on their applications about their qualifications even though you specified the required job skills and background needed. Or they would completely ignore the requirements, as if they were just a whim on the part of the employer (the bank).
You don't get to choose who applies for the job and to avoid legal actions we had to interview almost everyone lest we be accused of discrimination based on race, gender etc etc etc. So tiresome.
Wheat and chaff. And yes.....I AM entitled to good candidates and AM entitled to hire the best. Unfortunately there is a lot of chaff out there with very little wheat. In my business, I hire part time office/clerical help. It is incredible that someone could graduate from high school and be unable to alphabetize files. Even more incredible that someone could graduate from college and be unable to compose a business letter. - 5/13/08, 10:10 AM
- Trooper York said...
Try to hire sales people at a women's clothing store. I wish I could put in the ad; "Women and gay guy's only."
At least Craig's list lets you be a little more selective. I would recommend that to DBQ. Put out an ad and have them email a response. They will be computer literate and you can get a sense of the level of the reading comprehension. Helps sort out the lunatics. - 5/13/08, 10:22 AM
- John Stodder said...
I once asked a potential intern candidate for some writing samples. She gave me some sappy love letters she had written to her ex-boyfriend after he'd broken up with her.
- hoof_in_mouth said...
Lousy interviewees? Same as it ever was. Please, someone send me on an interview that 1) isn't a fake for their H1B program stats 2) isn't someone swinging their d**k in the air to see if my eyes follow it 3) knows the difference between the job skill and their business 4) isn't selecting for compliance instead of performance 5) understands that their lousy job is as unique as their lousy coffee.
- Dust Bunny Queen said...
At least Craig's list lets you be a little more selective
Good point, Trooper, about the computer literacy. Another thing that keeps the lunatics out is that my employees have to be fingerprinted and subject to a background check. :-) SEC Rule 17 C.F.R. 240.17f-2
I actually have a fantabulous office employee now! - 5/13/08, 11:20 AM
- chuck b. said...
I heard about a candidate at my last job who got up to spit in the trashcan during his interview with the HR manager. Ha! I still laugh about that.
During the interview for my penultimate job I could hardly understand anything the hiring manager said to me because her jaron was so dense. It was an obvious red flag, but the work sounded interesting and I was desperate, so I took the job anyway. Never in the whole year that I worked for her did I feel any sense of rapport. Meetings only resulted in confusion no matter how specifically I tailored my questions and remarks.
Regardless, I learned a tremendous number of new skills (not the least of which was how to take charge of my own training), I performed my work effectively, and I gained confidence.
I dunno...I feel like I can work with anyone who is not psychotic (most people are not). I try to convey competence, but I also want to put ME front and center so the interviewer can make a decision. As far as I'm concerned, people can take it or leave it.
Works for me because I've gotten every offer I wanted to get.
Getting the interview is usually the hardest part for me. - 5/13/08, 12:27 PM
- Joe said...
Been performing a few interviews lately. I'd love to have someone do something wacky. It would be way better than wondering why you're even interviewing this person.
- blake said...
I prefer no beverage or food as an interviewee. Too many opportunities for disaster.
As an interviewer, I like to forced jelly-filled donuts, sloppy joes and dribble glasses on prospects. - 5/13/08, 4:15 PM
- matthew said...
I'm with hoof_in_mouth. I've been involved in a number of interviews where the interviewer was considerably less than prepared (that's an over-statement). Spare me until the interviewers get their act together.
I've had multiple interviews at different law firms where the interviewer hadn't read my resume - often where I was going to another city to interview. I root for these firms to lose their cases. And my favorite is when I asked interviewer at a large firm how many positions had open. They said, well, we haven't decided if we're going to hire anyone at all. .. - 5/13/08, 7:10 PM


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The President Celebrates With Cigars
Marvin R. Shanken
From the Print Edition:
Linda Evangelista, Autumn 95
President Clinton got it right in May. According to the White House, when Air Force Captain Scott O'Grady was rescued in a daring raid inside Bosnia, National Security adviser Anthony Lake called the president to tell him of the feat and said, "I don't know about you, but I'm going to have a cigar." President Clinton responded by inviting Lake over to the Truman balcony where they shared a cigar at 1 a.m. It's a powerful and wonderful image: The president of the United States celebrating a great rescue of a downed American airman by lighting up a cigar.
Celebration. Victory. That's part of what makes cigars so appealing. There is no better way of acknowledging a job well done than to sit back with a favorite smoke and savor the moment. Given his understanding of a cigar's potent symbolism, President Clinton should end the charade that he just chews cigars, and admit that he is a cigar smoker. With one simple gesture, President Clinton can cement the image of cigar smoking as a pleasurable pastime that is enjoyed in moderation by millions and millions of Americans.
Cigar smokers have come a long way in the last three years. It was in September 1992 that the first issue of Cigar Aficionado hit the newsstands. There were plenty of skeptics, and more than a few naysayers who resorted to using negative imagery about cigar smokers. While ignoring the reality that cigar lovers are really just the guy next door, they resorted to caricatures of notorious criminals chomping cigars between felonies, corrupt politicians jammed into smoke-filled rooms and sweaty construction workers puffing away between cat calls at passersby. Those images haven't disappeared. Just recently, a New York/New Jersey Port Authority poster in the area's airports showed a leering, pot-bellied, gypsy cabbie holding a half-smoked stogie, and the line, "Don't let them take you for a ride."
But in truth, those negatives images are outdated. If there's one thing that's been proven since 1992, it is that cigar smokers come from all walks of life, and include the young and old, men and women. Cigar smokers can be found among top corporate executives, the world's top actors and comedians, great athletes in every professional sport, beautiful and successful women, and, of course, the leader of the free world, President Clinton. Even his love of cigars falls in with a long line of world leaders who enjoyed a great smoke, such as Winston Churchill and John F. Kennedy.
Thanks to the widespread and growing popularity of cigars, every cigar smoker should be an ambassador. The mission shouldn't just be a crusade for personal rights, but also an endeavor to tell the world about the pleasures that cigars bring to life. Celebrations like births, weddings, birthdays, promotions all should be treated like forums to show off the pleasure of a great smoke.
President Clinton also should remember just how powerful a message he sent to the world that night on the White House balcony. And, he should keep on lighting up. We'll all be celebrating with him.
Marvin R. Shanken
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snøhetta to undertake times square reconstruction
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after being chosen to redesign new york's times square in 2010, snøhetta's plans for the iconic site are now under construction. the renovation involves updating the public space, establishing the area as an integrated, modern and multi-functional arena at the heart of manhattan. situated on broadway and 7th avenue, the scheme is envisioned as an outdoor stage which references the area's rich entertainments heritage.
the scheme is envisioned as an outdoor stage, referencing the area's rich entertainments heritage
after the experimental pedestrianization of areas of new york was successfully trialed in 2009, the city's department of transportation was encouraged to apply a similar approach at times square. the three point plan involved upgrading crucial utility infrastructure, providing event facilities that can accommodate new and expanded public events, and making permanent the temporary improvements the city piloted in 2009.
uncluttered pedestrian zones are formed from pre-cast concrete pavers
referred to as the 'bowtie', the site is imagined as 'outdoor room', connected through uncluttered pedestrian zones made from pre-cast concrete pavers. set within the two-tone paving, small discs capture the area's bright lights and neon signs, playfully scattering and dispersing their reflections across the square. along broadway, ten 15 meter granite benches frame the public plazas drawing in visitors and forming flexible and informal event spaces.
ten 15 meter granite benches frame the public plazas, forming flexible and informal event spaces
'our goal is to improve the quality and atmosphere of this historic site for tourists and locals, pedestrians and bicyclists, while reducing the traffic impediments so the 'crossroads of the world' will retain its edge while refining its floor', explained craig dykers, founding partner of snøhetta.
small discs in the paving capture and reflect the area's bright lights and neon signs
site plan
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dates: 2010 – 2015 (scheduled)
location: times square, new york, USA
typology: public space
client: NYC dept of transportation & NYC depart of design and construction
status: under construction, expected completion 2015
size: 25,000 sqm (269,098 sqf)
Geez! Some benches and a new concrete paving pattern. Wow!!! This is so vastly different from what already there. Some old benches and some lousy concrete sidewalks. What's going on? How about something that speaks to the energy of this world wide known public attraction. A little articulation of this dynamic area would be welcome. I know everything is going on above eye level here but come on, you are professional architects and space planners. Booo. Hisss.
Hi Lightmaker—
Sometimes expertise comes with knowing when not to over-design and reveal the possibility and flexibility of what is already there. Here's to Snohetta for understanding this nuanced wisdom.