manc_don Posted May 5, 2008 Report Posted May 5, 2008 Nope, Exit is in Novi Sad on the grounds of a fortress. I was hoping to go this year for my stagger but it proved too tricky to get a group from the UK to northern Serbia so we are going to Balaton Sound in Hungary instead. I swear a mate of mine said it was moving, oh well, that means I must try and get there next year then. Balaton Sound, is that the one near Budapest which is ridiculously cheap for four days of carnage? Just checked, that line up is pretty good! Beastie Boys, Hernan Cattaneo, Basement Jaxx, Darren Emerson and Eric Prydz. That is going to be shit hot. Quote
Sharpie Posted May 5, 2008 Report Posted May 5, 2008 That was last years line up min. It's on the banks of Lake Balaton which is an hour south of Budapest. Electronic madness in the sun, I cannae wait. Quote
manc_don Posted May 5, 2008 Report Posted May 5, 2008 They haven't updated their website, my god, some lineup! Is it still 68 euros for the four days? Quote
Superstar Tradesman Posted May 6, 2008 Report Posted May 6, 2008 Just finished reading 'Bringing Down the House' which has recently been released as a film staring Kevin Spacey. The book was ok, it's about a group of maths students who are recruited by a card shark who teaches them how to work as a team to scoop millions in Vegas playing blackjack. Not really much in it that raises the eyebrows which considering it's set largely in Sin City. I was expecting a pretty sordid story of neon lights, high class hookers and mountains of cash rolling in. But then again, what did I really expect from a bunch of maths geeks? Quote
Kowalski Posted May 6, 2008 Author Report Posted May 6, 2008 Just finished reading 'Bringing Down the House' which has recently been released as a film staring Kevin Spacey. The book was ok, it's about a group of maths students who are recruited by a card shark who teaches them how to work as a team to scoop millions in Vegas playing blackjack. Not really much in it that raises the eyebrows which considering it's set largely in Sin City. I was expecting a pretty sordid story of neon lights, high class hookers and mountains of cash rolling in. But then again, what did I really expect from a bunch of maths geeks? I've seen the film (which is not bad - good soundtrack) and have bought the book to give it a read. Quote
BigAl Posted May 6, 2008 Report Posted May 6, 2008 Aye film is titled "21". Saw it on Sat night, thought it was pretty good. Seem to recollect reading that it is based upon a true story Quote
Superstar Tradesman Posted May 6, 2008 Report Posted May 6, 2008 Yeah, it's based on a true story. Picked up another one of those John Corey books Al. Plum Island I think it's called. Looking forward to that next. Quote
baggy89 Posted May 6, 2008 Report Posted May 6, 2008 Just finished reading 'Bringing Down the House' which has recently been released as a film staring Kevin Spacey. The book was ok, it's about a group of maths students who are recruited by a card shark who teaches them how to work as a team to scoop millions in Vegas playing blackjack. Not really much in it that raises the eyebrows which considering it's set largely in Sin City. I was expecting a pretty sordid story of neon lights, high class hookers and mountains of cash rolling in. But then again, what did I really expect from a bunch of maths geeks? Read the book about 4 years ago seem to remember it being quite good. Quote
rocket_scientist Posted May 6, 2008 Report Posted May 6, 2008 Yeah, it's based on a true story. Yes, from the uni at Boston. Face recognition software got them kicked out of a casino in Monte Carlo. They were card counters. Quote
BigAl Posted May 6, 2008 Report Posted May 6, 2008 Yeah, it's based on a true story. Picked up another one of those John Corey books Al. Plum Island I think it's called. Looking forward to that next. have read all the books written by Nelson Demille...... if you've enjoyed them so far, trawl charity shops and Amazon for the others Quote
Mentorred Posted May 6, 2008 Report Posted May 6, 2008 The Granton Star Cause A Soft Touch The Acid House Class read the book and own the DVD, "I can take mair" Reading if you liked school you will love work now. Quote
BigAl Posted June 11, 2008 Report Posted June 11, 2008 The Reluctant Fundementalist by Mohsin Hamid..... different best describes it Quote
smooth Posted June 11, 2008 Report Posted June 11, 2008 Just finished a couple books Fup - jim dodge, quality read, set in mid west america somewhere, top notch. also check out stone junction by the same author it really is a tremendous journey through america The seven days of peter crumb - Jonny Glynn - good read if a little horrific a times, set in London and is about a guy going into complete meltdown. oooft Quote
BigAl Posted June 14, 2008 Report Posted June 14, 2008 The Shadow Of The Wind - Carlos Ruiz Zafon Quote
Goldie03 Posted June 14, 2008 Report Posted June 14, 2008 The Shadow Of The Wind - Carlos Ruiz Zafon That is a realy good read Quote
BigAl Posted June 14, 2008 Report Posted June 14, 2008 That is a realy good read Just on about page 90 odd, but shaping up to be a good read Quote
Goldie03 Posted June 14, 2008 Report Posted June 14, 2008 Yeh I quite enjoyed it read it last year if I remember I'm about to logoff and read my latest book The Pact by Jodi Picoult - not much of a fan of hers normally but this one is ok Quote
Guest bloo Posted July 29, 2008 Report Posted July 29, 2008 The Bang-Bang Club by Greg Marinovitch & Joao Silva http://www.amazon.co.uk/Bang-bang-Club-Making-South-Africa/dp/009928149X/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1217339700&sr=8-1 Very much an eye-opener of the last years of apartheid in South Africa. The Bang-Bang Club was a group of four intrepid photographers who put their lives on the line to get pictures on the front-line of the hidden civil war that raged in the SA townships. Only two of them survived (though one of them was shot on three separate occasions). Of the others one was shot dead and another (Kevin Carter of Manic Street Preachers single fame) killed himself because he was too sensitive to the things he had seen. If you are at all interested in South African politics you must read this book. Quote
BigAl Posted July 29, 2008 Report Posted July 29, 2008 Just started on "Dreams From My Father" by Barack Obama or Barry as he was called as a youngster. Quote
baggy89 Posted July 29, 2008 Report Posted July 29, 2008 I read, on holiday, "The Power of the Dog" by Don Winslow. It's all about the American war on drugs set over 30 years. Winslow tells of the involvement of the DEA ,the Mafia, CIA, Mexican drug cartels by telling the story through the eyes of several different characters. Best book I've read in a long while. Quote
Kowalski Posted July 29, 2008 Author Report Posted July 29, 2008 Just started on "Dreams From My Father" by Barack Obama or Barry as he was called as a youngster. I'll be interested to hear what its like. I've been told his "The Audacity of Hope" book is extremely well written. Just finishing Terry Pratchett "Making Money" at the moment. Quote
BigAl Posted July 29, 2008 Report Posted July 29, 2008 I'll be interested to hear what its like. I've been told his "The Audacity of Hope" book is extremely well written. Just finishing Terry Pratchett "Making Money" at the moment. Will let you know Quote
BigAl Posted July 29, 2008 Report Posted July 29, 2008 I read, on holiday, "The Power of the Dog" by Don Winslow. It's all about the American war on drugs set over 30 years. Winslow tells of the involvement of the DEA ,the Mafia, CIA, Mexican drug cartels by telling the story through the eyes of several different characters. Best book I've read in a long while. Believe it or not I took the don Winslow book on my hols and never even opened the front cover.... me thinks its next on the list on account of your recommendation.... better be good mind Quote
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