Dover Priory Train Station

Advantages: recently refurbished, nice cafe
Disadvantages: in a grotty area of Dover town

...History Dover Priory Train Station was first opened on 22 July 1861. It was originally called Dover Town but was renamed Dover Priory in 1863. The name Dover Priory was taken from the remains of St Martins Priory which was situated close to the station. Dover Priory Train Station suffered greatly during the war and was actually the first place in Dover that was bombed. Dover Priory Dover Priory is the only train station in Dover and is located about a 5 minute walk from the town centre of Dover. There is a free shuttle bus which runs from the train station to Dover Docks. In August 2006 Dover Priory train station was renovated. These renovations included the refurbishment of the station building itself, the booking hall and the toilet facilities. CCTV cameras were installed which now cover the platforms, waiting areas and ticket...

Jamie73 06.02.2008 · Read review
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The Designers Need Some Training

Advantages: Composite toy with many learning and play features
Disadvantages: Poor design and confusing elements

...I'm a fan of more traditional toys. Toys that encourage learning, discovery and pretend play. I find, however, that many of the toys available today fall short and, in effect, play with themselves. V-Tech toys seem to form a bit of a half-way house between modern, all singing, all dancing toys and the older-fashioned toys where discovery was key and, as such, have been a bit of a favourite in our house. They provide the modern, button pushing, light flashing, noise making satisfaction that modern toddlers seem to love but without just giving it to the toddler on a plate, devoid of learning experience. My purchase of the Alphabet Train Station was a rather spur of the moment decision. It was bought online, with no research, as it seemed like a real bargain. Being V-Tech I thought it would be great. On reflection I wish I...

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  Beware of "Strangers on a Train"

Advantages: Fabulous story, fabulous atmosphere and fabulous acting
Disadvantages: A very few irksome things but neglible

...see two men walking towards the train from outside the station, through the platform but you only see their shoes and smartly-trousered legs. Bruno wears rather flashy black and white shoes whilst Guy wears sensible black shoes. Their meeting on the train only happens when Guy sits down and crosses his legs and accidentally kicks Bruno?s foot and apologises which gives Bruno an opening to start a conversation. If Guy hadn?t kicked him, one wonders how Bruno would have started up the conversation but it?s obvious that he would have managed somehow. From the very start we see two very different characters in Guy and Bruno. Bruno is bubbly and chatty and flatters Guy?s ego, whereas Guy is initially flattered by the attention from a supposed fan but we see very quickly he clams up when Bruno starts making comments about Guy?s personal life...

anonymili 23.09.2009 · Read review
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Are you a train Virgin?

Advantages: fast, few delays
Disadvantages: occasional delays, cost if booked late

...It's coming up for the party season again so I have recently spent rather a lot of time making travel arrangements, one method of travel I seem to utilise rather alot these days comes in the shape of the West Coast Mainline, between Manchester/Stockport and London Euston, while in a previous life time I was very familiar with the Manchester/Edinburgh section of this same line, this route is operated by Virgin Trains and has been for several years. Thankfully these days the booking process is somewhat easier than it used to be, having to go in to the train station to book tickets I always found a somewhat draining experience as there was invariably a queue of people apparently wanting to purchase tickets for the next train due and only one counter open, now you can book online at one of several sites, my preference is virgins own, but...

scuba_angel 02.11.2009 · Read review
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Train that brain!

Advantages: Tons of activities, keeps your brain healthy and active, lots of sudoku
Disadvantages: doesnt understand some words/handwriting

...After seeing countless TV adverts in the past few weeks showing me games that could actually improve and exercise my brain, namely Big Brain Academy and Dr. Kawashima's Brain Training, I decided to take the plunge and buy one to see what the fuss was all about. In the end I opted for Dr. Kawashima's Brain Training as after reading reviews it sounded like a better choice for the older gamer. Never mind that I didn't actually own a Nintendo DS at the time! I ordered it off Amazon.co.uk for the fabulous price of £17.99 and in 2 days it arrived on my doorstep, giving me time to buy the console to play it on. Who is Dr. Kawashima I hear you ask? Well a quick search on google tells me that he is a Japanese neuroscientist whose research involves mapping the regions of the brain to certain human faculties and then applying this...

welshgal17 31.07.2006 · Read review
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Review of Dr. Kawashima's Brain Training: How Old Is Your Brain?

Train your eyes?

Advantages: Fun to do and does help with some skills
Disadvantages: Would probably get a bit repetitive over time

...Having recently bought a Nintendo DS and enjoyed the Brain Training I was intrigued when I saw the new Sight Training for DS on sale in my local supermarket. Ever curious (and being keen to retain as many of my faculties as possible) I decided to buy it and see what it offered. Intially this product seemed quite similar in format to the Brain Training package I already had however I was pleased to see that it didn't have the rather irritating Dr Kawashima but seemed to offer something slightly more serious. The aim of the package is to offer the opportunity to train your 'vision' and alongside that there is the facility to test your eyesight and work out your 'Eye Age'. Rather interestingly the tests you get to perform are actually based on your 'Eye Age' so it is suggested that you check this something like three times a week...

laramax 04.01.2008 · Read review
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Money Train Film Review

Advantages: Characters
Disadvantages: Plot, Pacing

...Wesley Snipes and Woody Harrelson, the hilarious duo of White Men Can't Jump, reunite for the buddy-action-comedy Money Train. Unsurprisingly, their obvious on-screen chemistry rouses the biggest laughs here, but Doug Richardson and David Loughrey's badly written script and the uneven pacing of the direction overshadows the picture's funniest moments, making this a rather forgettable affair in a long list of movies of the same genre. Money Train just tries to do too many things. On one hand, it feels like a romantic-comedy as it explores the relationship between the adopted brothers John (Snipes) and Charlie (Harrelson) and their squabbles over beautiful fellow cop, Grace Santiago (Jennifer Lopez). Then there's this subplot involving Charlie and his gambling habits and the money he owes to nightclub owner Donald Patterson (Robert Blake...

andycarrington 20.10.2009 · Read review
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A training day to remember

Advantages: Terrific acting, great plot, dark, compelling but intelligent
Disadvantages: Cop films might not suit all

...Training Day was a film that instantly stood out to me as a must watch film due through the fact that Denzel Washington had been nominated for an Oscar for his performance in the film. Having always admired Denzel's talent as an actor, I was greatly anticipating this film. The central plot of the film is a young, slightly naive, wet behind the ears Ethan Hawke has joined the narcotics department he wants to make a difference and climb the ladder. Before he can hold these goals in my mind however, he will subject to a first day evaluation by Alonso a decorated, respected and equally feared narcotics officer. Today is indeed going to be Ethan's training day, but this is no ordinary training day and while first perceiving his officer's tactics as being unorthodox, he begins to realise that there is a much darker side to him. Jake...

grandchamp 20.10.2009 · Read review
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Not a circus or train station in site

Advantages: A chance to buy great garden stuff and also to help a great project
Disadvantages: None

... PICCADILLY GARDENS For the last four years I have driven past a sign that looks rather like a railway sign with the words 'Piccadilly Gardens' on as I have visited my local Boothes supermarket. And, to be honest, had not taken much notice of it. Two weeks ago, my garden was looking in need of a little tender loving care and as I passed the sign I noticed there was an extra sign about bedding plants; so I turned round and thought that I'd take a look. I was so glad that I did. This is not a garden centre as such but a centre that offers training and activities for people with a learning disability, based mainly in a horticultural and recycling environment. The results of their training are sold to the public to aid funding As we parked and took a trolley a very friendly lady came over to us...

oldchem 03.07.2009 · Read review
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Review of Piccadilly Garden, Lancaster

A Train Crash of a Film

Advantages: none really
Disadvantages: poor acting, blatant copying of plot, shall I go on?

...Vishal and Anjali Dixit are settled in Bangkok with their young daughter who has diabetes and is awaiting an organ transplant. The marriage in under stress so when Vishal meets the beautiful Roma, also married with a small child and having marital problems, on the train on the way to work they become friends and start to develop feelings for each other. The day they decide to take their relationship to the next level and book into a hotel, they are robbed in the hotel room and Roma is raped whilst Vishal lies helpless on the floor. Anjali is worried about Vishal's behaviour and he tries to repair his marriage only for someone to start blackmailing him about the incident in the hotel room. Vishal's life is turned upside down and gets worse and worse. Will Vishal be able to gain control of his life again? Will Anjali find out about...

anonymili 16.06.2008 · Read review
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