At first glance, the BBC's ambitious drama Ripper Street could be mistaken for a British take on something like Deadwood. Yet the creative team behind...... more

At first glance, the BBC's ambitious drama Ripper Street could be mistaken for a British take on something like Deadwood. Yet the creative team behind Ripper Street are wiser than to try that, instead fashioning a taut mix of drama and mystery that more than carves out an identity of its own. Ripper Street is set in 1889, and kicks off half a year after the last unsolved murder conducted by Jack The Ripper. Yet the Ripper's shadow looms large over East London, and the Whitechapel H division have the uneasy job of policing the district. It is, as you might expect, a dangerous job, one explored over eight episodes of this maiden series for the show.Starring Jerome Flynn and Matthew Macfadyen, Ripper Street balances nicely between a grisly case to solve, and the ongoing development of its key characters, who somewhat inevitably are not short of shades of grey. Granted, there's a derivative feel to some of the drama, but the historical setting does add a sense that anything could happen here, and the show has its fair share of surprises and twists to keep you guessing.It's wonderfully realised, with some excellent direction and production design evoking the period. And there's a little bit more going on under the surface here too than might be immediately obvious. A quality drama, and an excellent disc release. --Jon Foster

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Providing quality, value for money accommodation, North Parramatta Serviced Apartments - Church Street offers apartments with a balcony,...... more

Providing quality, value for money accommodation, North Parramatta Serviced Apartments - Church Street offers apartments with a balcony, cable TV and free secure parking.

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Situated on Luleås main street, Storgatan, this hotel is just 100 metres from the waterfront promenade. It offers free pool and sauna access,...... more

Situated on Luleås main street, Storgatan, this hotel is just 100 metres from the waterfront promenade. It offers free pool and sauna access, regional cuisine and a popular organic breakfast buffet.

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This hotel is just a 5-minute walk from Skövde Station and the main street, Hertig Johans Gata. It offers an organic breakfast buffet, free...... more

This hotel is just a 5-minute walk from Skövde Station and the main street, Hertig Johans Gata. It offers an organic breakfast buffet, free Wi-Fi and sauna access and free parking.

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Testing times for the Manic Street Preachers: their seventh studio album, Lifeblood, comes hot on the heels of a commercial flop--2001's brave but...... more

Testing times for the Manic Street Preachers: their seventh studio album, Lifeblood, comes hot on the heels of a commercial flop--2001's brave but unfocused Know Your Enemy--and renewed rumours that the band themselves are in the twilight of their existence. One thing's for sure, this is the right record at the right time: inspired by the widescreen melancholy of post-punk acts New Order, early U2, and The Cure, this "elegiac pop" LP finds the Manics acting their age, shelving the slash'n'burn punk in favour of a sound that is simultaneously graceful, epic and for these dedicated controversialists, unusually low-key. The album's lead-off single, the disco-lite "The Love Of Richard Nixon", is a meandering dud--but luckily it's book-ended by a couple of strong tracks: the string-laden "1985", which both sings the praises of The Smiths and quotes Nietzsche, and "Empty Souls" (with its "Collapsing like the Twin Towers/ Falling down like April showers," couplet one of the few tracks here that boasts that good ol' Manics trait of near-to-the-knuckle motor-mouthing). Quality elsewhere is variable there's a couple of tracks here so inoffensively beige we won't waste words but it's worth hanging around for "Cardiff Afterlife", a sweet closer decorated with harp and vibraphone. --Louis Pattison

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Overlooking the Tromsø Mountains and the city of Tromsø, Quality Hotel Saga offers free Wi-Fi and modern rooms with a seating area and...... more

Overlooking the Tromsø Mountains and the city of Tromsø, Quality Hotel Saga offers free Wi-Fi and modern rooms with a seating area and flat-screen satellite TV. Storgata shopping street is 250 metres away.

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This large, modern hotel is just 100 metres from Steinkjer Station and the main street, Kongens Gate. It offers free Wi-Fi internet access and a...... more

This large, modern hotel is just 100 metres from Steinkjer Station and the main street, Kongens Gate. It offers free Wi-Fi internet access and a restaurant and bar.

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Situated on Hamars main street Torggata, Quality Hotel Astoria offers free Wi-Fi, a popular restaurant and rooms with satellite TV and a...... more

Situated on Hamars main street Torggata, Quality Hotel Astoria offers free Wi-Fi, a popular restaurant and rooms with satellite TV and a seating area. Hamar Train Station is 2 minutes walk away.

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Situated next to the Strandgata shopping street, this hotel offers free gym access and a sea-view restaurant. Florø Ferry Terminal is 200 metres...... more

Situated next to the Strandgata shopping street, this hotel offers free gym access and a sea-view restaurant. Florø Ferry Terminal is 200 metres away. Wi-Fi and parking are free.

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This hotel is 7 minutes walk from the Swedish Exhibition Centre and Liseberg Amusement Park. The main shopping street, Avenyn is 1 km away. It...... more

This hotel is 7 minutes walk from the Swedish Exhibition Centre and Liseberg Amusement Park. The main shopping street, Avenyn is 1 km away. It offers free Wi-Fi and free spa access.

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At first glance, the BBC's ambitious drama Ripper Street could be mistaken for a British take on something like Deadwood. Yet the creative team behind...... more

At first glance, the BBC's ambitious drama Ripper Street could be mistaken for a British take on something like Deadwood. Yet the creative team behind Ripper Street are wiser than to try that, instead fashioning a taut mix of drama and mystery that more than carves out an identity of its own. Ripper Street is set in 1889, and kicks off half a year after the last unsolved murder conducted by Jack The Ripper. Yet the Ripper's shadow looms large over East London, and the Whitechapel H division have the uneasy job of policing the district. It is, as you might expect, a dangerous job, one explored over eight episodes of this maiden series for the show.Starring Jerome Flynn and Matthew Macfadyen, Ripper Street balances nicely between a grisly case to solve, and the ongoing development of its key characters, who somewhat inevitably are not short of shades of grey. Granted, there's a derivative feel to some of the drama, but the historical setting does add a sense that anything could happen here, and the show has its fair share of surprises and twists to keep you guessing.It's wonderfully realised, with some excellent direction and production design evoking the period. And there's a little bit more going on under the surface here too than might be immediately obvious. A quality drama, and an excellent disc release. --Jon Foster

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Nestled in the lower Garden District, across from the St. Charles Street Car line, this non-smoking hotel in New Orleans, Louisiana offers a...... more

Nestled in the lower Garden District, across from the St. Charles Street Car line, this non-smoking hotel in New Orleans, Louisiana offers a free continental breakfast and free wireless internet access.ssQuality Inn & Suites St.

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brand lazer item type helmets sub type bmx full face helmets suitable for unisex fit system multiple thickness padding construction technopolymer injected ventilation 16 vents weight 450 g m certification ce cpsc as size medium 55 58 cm small adults and teenagers or large 59 61 cm standard adults lazer technologies multiple thickness padding urban looks comfortable shape payment we do not accept offers on items unless best offer is shown on the listing our prices are amongst the lowest you will

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Lipstick Traces, the Manic Street Preachers' unexpected collection of B-sides, rarities and covers, proves that in some cases you can judge a book by...... more

Lipstick Traces, the Manic Street Preachers' unexpected collection of B-sides, rarities and covers, proves that in some cases you can judge a book by its cover. In this case, that cover is a gaudy leopard skin print with lipstick red titles--it surely couldn't be anybody else. It's almost a defiant (if overdue) gesture to critics and fans alike, as if attempting to compensate for the soulless hits collection that Forever Delayed brought. Here is the other side of that schizophrenic Manics beast--the urgent Bradfield delivery and razor-sharp lyrics. Here's what made everyone love them in the first place. Lipstick Traces kicks off with the piano-driven, rocky, passionate "Prologue to History", which celebrates everything that is great about them in one song and proceeds to charge through no less than 19 other B-sides (including the previously unreleased "4 Ever Delayed"--anthemic and soaring--and the punky, edgy "Judge Yr'self"). Still, there's no "The Drowners" (The Holy Bible period once again overlooked) and a noticeable lack of "Patrick Bateman", but only the most sour-faced, die-hard fan could complain at what's on offer. The covers can be split equally into part fanboy tribute and part misguided whimsy--the Clash's "Train in Vain" (yes!), "Raindrops Keep Falling on My Head" (surely not)--but there's no escaping the fact that this is a quality package of 35 Manics tunes, most of which are pretty much essential. --Cortman Virtue

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Iqua Street urban chic wire free wonders! Iqua Street is the latest in Bluetooth Urban headwear designed to be used not only as a wireless set...... more

Iqua Street urban chic wire free wonders! Iqua Street is the latest in Bluetooth Urban headwear designed to be used not only as a wireless set of headphones but also as a hands free kit for your phone allowing you to take calls on the move without fumbling about looking for your phone. Features Bluetooth hi-fi stereo headphones for wireless music and calls Wireless design gives you freedom of movement Superior sound with enhanced bass and noise cancellation Music control - volume play/pause and next/previous track. Call functions Voice prompts give you battery status and instructions Automatic reconnection at power on and disconnect at power off Bluetooth specification V2.1 EDR Available in Black and White Optional Orange ear cushions provided Very lightweight Iqua Street Get out there and move with no annoying wires to restrict you. With the Iqua Street Bluetooth hi-fi stereo headphones you'll have the wireless freedom to enjoy all your favorite music without sacrificing sound quality. Your music experience will sound as great as it would with the best wired headphones. With noise wind and echo cancellation combined with enhanced bass the Iqua Street keeps your beats sounding clear. Don't worry about running out of power either the long-lasting battery keeps your music playing for up to 14 hours. No wires more freedom Iqua Street is comfortable to wear and non-restrictive with soft ear cushions designed for everyday use More music more calls Take and make calls on the go with the built-in microphone and support for voice dialing. Keep going Iqua Street provides you with up to 20 hours of talk time More sound less noise However noisy it gets outside you'll hear more of your music and calls thanks to Iqua Street's noise wind and echo cancellation Your music your way Iqua Street is currently available in two classic colors: black and white. To personalize your headphones even further just switch the ear cushions to the orange ones provided in the sal

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This Montreal hotel is located on Crescent Street, within walking distance of the Bell Center sports and entertainment venue. The hotel offers...... more

This Montreal hotel is located on Crescent Street, within walking distance of the Bell Center sports and entertainment venue. The hotel offers free Wi-Fi and an on-site restaurant.

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The Spalding NBA Platinum street basketball is a high quality outdoor ball that offers improved game characteristics, whereas its...... more

The Spalding NBA Platinum street basketball is a high quality outdoor ball that offers improved game characteristics, whereas its durable rubber surface ensures enhanced grip and control.

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Features:Great for turnsAbec 5 Bearings76mm Urethane WheelsSelf propelling actionIntegrated silicon grip tape decksIdeal for younger ridersThe Wave Mini G2...... more

Features:Great for turnsAbec 5 Bearings76mm Urethane WheelsSelf propelling actionIntegrated silicon grip tape decksIdeal for younger ridersThe Wave Mini G2 makes tighter turns and younger riders love it! Now, riders of all ages can enjoy the exciting fusion of surfing, snowboarding and skateboarding. The Wave Mini G2 offers the same great ride as The Wave. All of the same high quality parts with the same killer performance! Don't forget to wear protective gear when riding The Wave Mini G2.

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Testing times for the Manic Street Preachers: their seventh studio album, Lifeblood, comes hot on the heels of a commercial flop--2001's brave but...... more

Testing times for the Manic Street Preachers: their seventh studio album, Lifeblood, comes hot on the heels of a commercial flop--2001's brave but unfocused Know Your Enemy--and renewed rumours that the band themselves are in the twilight of their existence. One thing's for sure, this is the right record at the right time: inspired by the widescreen melancholy of post-punk acts New Order, early U2, and The Cure, this "elegiac pop" LP finds the Manics acting their age, shelving the slash'n'burn punk in favour of a sound that is simultaneously graceful, epic and for these dedicated controversialists, unusually low-key. The album's lead-off single, the disco-lite "The Love Of Richard Nixon", is a meandering dud--but luckily it's book-ended by a couple of strong tracks: the string-laden "1985", which both sings the praises of The Smiths and quotes Nietzsche, and "Empty Souls" (with its "Collapsing like the Twin Towers/ Falling down like April showers," couplet one of the few tracks here that boasts that good ol' Manics trait of near-to-the-knuckle motor-mouthing). Quality elsewhere is variable there's a couple of tracks here so inoffensively beige we won't waste words but it's worth hanging around for "Cardiff Afterlife", a sweet closer decorated with harp and vibraphone. --Louis Pattison

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At first glance, the BBC's ambitious drama Ripper Street could be mistaken for a British take on something like Deadwood. Yet the creative team behind...... more

At first glance, the BBC's ambitious drama Ripper Street could be mistaken for a British take on something like Deadwood. Yet the creative team behind Ripper Street are wiser than to try that, instead fashioning a taut mix of drama and mystery that more than carves out an identity of its own. Ripper Street is set in 1889, and kicks off half a year after the last unsolved murder conducted by Jack The Ripper. Yet the Ripper's shadow looms large over East London, and the Whitechapel H division have the uneasy job of policing the district. It is, as you might expect, a dangerous job, one explored over eight episodes of this maiden series for the show.Starring Jerome Flynn and Matthew Macfadyen, Ripper Street balances nicely between a grisly case to solve, and the ongoing development of its key characters, who somewhat inevitably are not short of shades of grey. Granted, there's a derivative feel to some of the drama, but the historical setting does add a sense that anything could happen here, and the show has its fair share of surprises and twists to keep you guessing.It's wonderfully realised, with some excellent direction and production design evoking the period. And there's a little bit more going on under the surface here too than might be immediately obvious. A quality drama, and an excellent disc release. --Jon Foster

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