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WANO found that the U.S. nuclear industry's median unit capability factor in 2008 was 91.1 percent. That is the ninth consecutive year that unit capability factor— a measure of a plant's on-line production time—topped 91 percent. A related metric, capacity factor, a measure of total power generated as a percentage of design production, also stood at 91.1 percent in 2008, according to preliminary data compiled by the Nuclear Energy Institute.
This electric industry-leading reliability enabled the nation's 104 nuclear power plants to produce approximately 805.7 billion kilowatt-hours of electricity last year. Overall, nuclear power plants operating in 31 states provide one-fifth of U.S. electricity supplies; they provide nearly 75 percent of the nation's electricity generation that comes from carbon-free sources, including hydroelectric power plants and renewable technologies.
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Unplanned Automatic Reactor Shutdowns. The 2008 median industry value of 0.41 unplanned automatic shutdowns per plant equaled the record low set in 2007 and was 18 percent better than the 2010 median goal of 0.5 unplanned shutdowns per 7,000 hours of reactor operation.
Safety System Performance. For the 11th straight year, 96 percent or more of key safety systems met industry goals for availability. In 2008, 96 percent of the key safety systems met their availability goals. Nuclear power plants are built with redundant safety systems and backup power supplies so these systems are available, if needed, even when maintenance is being performed on a similar system or component. The three key standby safety systems are two main cooling systems and back-up power supplies used to respond in the event of unusual situations.
Forced Capability Loss Rate. The 2008 median value of 1.3 percent capability loss reflects consistent excellent performance in nuclear plant operations since 2000. In the mid-1990s, the median value exceeded five percent; but has been under two percent each year since 2000 and under 1.5 percent for four consecutive years. Forced capability loss rate measures a plant's outage time and power reductions that result from unplanned equipment failures, human error or other conditions when the plant is expected to be generating electricity. The 2010 goal for this indicator is a median value of one percent.
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After nearly three weeks of partying and celebration following Brett Tomko's release, I have now returned. But fret not, during these two weeks of partying, and making a rare trip to Wrigley Field to broadcast the Dodgers vs. Cubs series, I did keep up reading as much as I could on here, and my apparent pedophiliac writing parter – Michael Jackson's Tragic Illness (kidding!) – did a great job holding fort… and certainly kept up the viewership with the Eliza Dushku picture, which I see has garnered some comments.
However, I am back now, so I am going to post this picture of David Wells above The Dushku to just absolutely kill your fantasies and hard on and prevent you from one hand browsing while viewing this, so you can pay attention to my obviously more important article! FOCUS, DAMMIT!!
Speaking of David Wells…
You have to hand it to ol' Boomer. After putting up Brett Tomko type of performances for San Diego near the end, he has awoken from the dead since signing with L.A. Let's take a look at his starts since he's been a Dodger:
August 26th, 2007 vs. Mets: 5 IP, 7 H, 2 ER, 3 BB, 2 K
August 31st, 2007 vs. Padres: 5 IP, 6 H, 3 ER, 1 BB, 3 K
September 8th, 2007 vs. Giants: 7 IP, 4 H, 2 ER, 0 BB, 4 K
If you added up the total, it would make him 2-0 with a 3.71 ERA, which should actually be lower if it wasn't for the way he got screwed over in San Diego with Juan "Stevie Wonder Could Track Balls Better Than Me" Pierre completely missing the fly ball and costing him a run. Then after serving his seven game suspension, Wells came back on Saturday and went all vintage Boomer on the Giants. For anyone who watched that game, he was absolutely masterful, taking advantage of the Giants usual overaggressiveness, while effectively changing speeds and had the better curve ball of the starting pitchers… the other pitcher happening to be Barry Zito. Oh yeah… he also had a perfect game through five innings. He did start to lose it in the sixth a bit, but Shea Hillenbrand's throw into center field didn't help matters. Either that or the booze just wore off, take your pick.
However, the point is, while a small sample size, Wells has been good thus far and, if these three starts of any indication, then David Wells is back! But the number that is particularly nice to see from Wells is his 1.22 WHIP since being a Dodger. What has worried me with Wells – as it did during his first start against the Mets – is his ability to let a ton of runners on, which I feared would eventually lead to him getting pummeled again like he has throughout the second half this year, before getting cut with SD. But then I decided to take a deeper look at the numbers and found some interesting trends. So, before I tell you about these trends, I'm going to introduce a few of those evil sabermetric statistics to you – something I'll do from time to time – to shed light on some of this and hopefully give you more tools when evaluating pitchers, as well as not be led astray by Joe Morgan and ESPN. So let us begin with BABIP…
BABIP – Batting Average (On) Balls In Play – is basically the batting average on the balls that a player puts into play. This doesn't include home runs, strikeouts or walks because… well… shockingly, they aren't in play. While not a perfect stat, it is a decent one to use to spot hitters that are having fluky or unlucky seasons. The league average for BABIP is usually .290-.300, so anything above that is generally considered fluky, while below that level is unlucky. To demonstrate the former, take when James Loney came up this year and was hitting like .450. Well, during that first month, his BABIP was an insane .452. So once the law of averages began to balance out and his BABIP dropped towards league average levels, so did his numbers.
O.K., O.K., I know what you're saying… so what the hell does this have to do with David Wells? Simple: it also applies to pitchers. To be incredibly succinct, basically, there was this guy about 5 years ago or so called Voros McCracken who was a lawyer living with his Mom in their basement and came up with this utterly shocking idea: that once pitchers put the ball into play, there is hardly little that they can control. He noticed that even with the very best pitchers – and I think he used Greg Maddux to demonstrate this – they can give up a shit load of hits one year and then very little the next, then a lot the next year, etc., etc. Go ahead, look up your favorite pitcher and notice the hits allowed per season… notice how drastically different it is per season? Anyways, because of this, according to McCracken, there are only three things that a pitcher can control: walks, strikeouts and home runs. He found that the reason the very best pitchers are able to sustain success is because of their ability to be successful at the things they CAN control, the aforementioned BB's, K's and HR's. The nitty gritty of the article is right here – and there have been modifications to the system since – but the point is that he came up with a statistic for this: Defensive Independent Pitching Statistics (DIPS). Essentially, it's your ERA but independent of defense. We'll get to that later, but to finish off BABIP, what does it mean? O.K., basically if your pitcher starts out the year with awful numbers on the surface, but his K rate, BB rate and HR rates are roughly the same, though say his BABIP is about .350, then the chances are that he's been unlucky and his BABIP will drop – as the league average won't be that – and thus so will his ERA, etc., etc. It's typically a decent method to see how a pitcher will perform the next year. But enough with the boring stuff. Let's use some of these things on Wells…
In using those three things that pitchers can control, Wells' K/9 (strikeouts per nine rate) is actually better than it was in 2006, as is his HR/9 rate. What has killed Wells – which would likely explain the high WHIP – is his normally great control that was great in 2006 went to shit in 2007… kinda like Olmedo Saenz. But Wells' BB/9 ratio has gone from 1.43 last year to 2.45, so yeah… that's not good.
Though here's something to notice: Wells' ERA is 5.31, but his DIPS – which, again, means defense independent – is 4.49 (exactly Carlos Zambrano's DIPS, by the way), which still isn't great by any means, but the large difference might indicate that Boomer has had some bad luck. So let's look at his BABIP… well, whatdoya know? His BABIP this year is .334. So Wells hasn't had much help this year. To further back this up, Baseball Prospectus has a statistic called Pitcher's Defense Efficiency: basically, how efficient the defense is behind a certain pitcher, based on percentages. Usually, the average seems to be in the low 70′s, with the really efficient one's in the mid-high 70′s. Where was Wells' defensive efficiency while with SD?
No, folks, don't let that near 66 confuse you with his waist size. That number is not efficient by any means, though it's risen to 69.6% since coming to L.A., but, again, small sample size. To compare though while in SD, his former teammate, Chris Young, has a defensive efficiency rating of 76.4 (2nd highest in MLB amongst starters), while Jake Peavy – the little psychofuck who needs to be beat badly tomorrow – is at 71.5%. Just a quick note on Young: remember how his ERA was like below 2 for awhile? Well, his DIPS was a run ABOVE that – indicating luck – as well as an incredibly LOW BABIP of like .230, but as it's started to slowly rise, so has his ERA. But back to Boomer…
While still early, Wells has done everything the Dodgers have asked him to do and that is simply go out there and keep the team in the game and provide stability in the back end of the rotation. I'm not saying he's going to be great, but just merely that he's had a bit of bad luck which has affected him. In other words, the numbers do show that he has more Petrol in the tank than it might seem and that his last few horrendous starts that he had with SD were more of an aberration. Even if he ends up putting up an ERA in the mid-4′s from here on out, you really can't ask for much more. Plus, Boomer just freaking rocks. Though, for some reason, I keep thinking back to Maddux last year: before they traded for him, he was pitching like shit, and then he came to L.A. and pitched great. So while the Dodgers hope to catch lightening in a bottle again as they have Wells pitch to save their ass – while Wells' pitches to save his asses and career – it should be an interesting remaining three weeks of baseball to watch. But if the first three starters are of any indication, he is off the Chump-O-Meter and is definitely a hungry pitcher.
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The Marlins plan to be conservative with shortstop Hanley Ramirez, who went 2-for-2 with a double and single tonight in his first rehab game with Class A Jupiter.
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AURORA — More than 1,500 people sat down to break bread together across the city of Aurora during the Good Samaritan Network's second annual Thanksgiving Celebration this week.
They dined on turkey, ham and all the fixings their plates could hold. Green beans and Puerto Rican rice were piled next to scoops of mashed potatoes, macaroni and cheese and cranberry sauce.
It was a meal they would not have gotten, if not for the hundreds of volunteers and sponsors who collaborated to make the event a success. "People have worked throughout the night and were up bright and early (Wednesday) morning to make this happen," said event coordinator David Williams.
Churches from across Aurora gathered volunteers by the dozens, each eager to bring the joy of the season to the less fortunate.
Karla Leon, who attends Iglesia Bautista Emanuel, worked hard Wednesday, handing out menus and taking orders from her diners. "It's nice to help other people," she said. "God told us to help each other, especially around the holidays. People are struggling, and it's good to help them out."
Families of seven and parties of one joined together at tables in the East Aurora High School cafeteria during two separate seatings. Across town, at West Aurora High School, the scene was similar. The Thanksgiving Celebration event, which served 900 residents at East Aurora High School last year, expanded to West High this year to accommodate diners from throughout the city. Williams said so many people signed up that they had to cut off registration. "We will serve 5,000 people soon," he said. "I'm not sure how. But we'll do it."
In the East High cafeteria, carts of carrot and red velvet cakes made their way through the aisles as the eyes of children grew wide with delight. Pumpkin pies, brownies and angel food cakes made mouths water.
"It's nice to see how much this city cares," said Aurora resident Bradley Nation, who enjoyed his community meal for the second year in a row. "I like fellowshipping with everyone and being around people."
For James Schweiger, the meal was a very special treat. "It was perfect timing," he said, lifting his fork to his mouth.
It was especially perfect for Schweiger's girlfriend, Debra Harvey, who, in addition to a warm meal, got her aching back worked on.
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INDIAN WELLS, Calif. — Maria Sharapova was all business in her 6-2, 6-2 win over Caroline Wozniacki in the finals of the BNP Paribas Open, the Russian's first title of the season and 28th overall. The victory also consolidates her bump in the rankings. On Monday, Sharapova will displace Victoria Azarenka at No. 2 behind Serena Williams.
A few thoughts on Sharapova's dominant run — she didn't drop a set in her six matches — to her biggest title since the 2012 French Open:
• Sharapova was just "too good": That was Wozniacki's take on what happened and the statistics back her up. Sharapova hit 33 winners to Wozniacki's two and finished with a a plus-8 differential in winners to unforced errors while Wozniacki was minus-17. It was top-notch display of aggressive hitting from Sharapova, and the Dane's effective defensive style didn't have a chance. It was just Sharapova's day to zone.
"She knew she had to go for it," Wozniacki said. "She couldn't just stand there and just wait around. First of all, that's not her game. Second of all, she knew that against me she needs to be very aggressive and take her opportunities. And she took every opportunity she had out there.
"I found it a little bit difficult because her first, second serve were pretty much the same speed. It was hard. And she stepped into the returns. And even when I felt like she was out there running, she still came down with some shots that were going very close to the lines. She forced me to do a few errors that I usually wouldn't do."
"I felt like everything that she wanted to do today was going in. She was making very few errors, and if she did, then it was really at the times where it didn't really matter. I have to say she just played too well today. I tried to do my best out there, but, yeah, it just wasn't good enough today."
Sharapova downplayed her dominant form, even expressing (feigning?) surprise at the implication she was hitting the ball better Sunday that she has in a while.
"I didn't feel like I was hitting rockets out there," she said. "I thought I was being aggressive, but I was doing the right things and being patient enough and looking for the right shot when I wanted to move in a little bit.
"I don't know," she said with a shrug. "Sometimes when you're in the match, you don't really realize what's going on. Obviously, this sounds like the case here."
• That's the best Sharapova's played on hard courts in years: In the end, the match didn't tell us anything we didn't already know. Sharapova's firepower, even on a slow hard court, exposed the offensive deficiency in Wozniacki's game, as the Dane simply had no answers. Sharapova attacked her weak second serve and pounced on anything she could load up and smack from the baseline.
One area of clear improvement from Sharapova this last week has been her lateral movement. When Wozniacki picked her apart here two years ago 6-1, 6-2, she was able to get Sharapova on the move, forcing her to play corner-to-corner defense. When she tried to employ the same tactic Sunday, Sharapova was a step quicker to the ball, allowing her to get the balls deep and into the corner to turn the tables in the rally.
"Rennis is not just about offense," Sharapova said. "Of course, you get to offense by being a good, solid defensive player, as well. It's very helpful."
It was a master class from Sharapova and the best I've seen her play on a hard court in years. Given her improved prowess on clay, it's quite possible these slower courts suit her better as her game has evolved, allowing her more time to set up her shots and step into returns.
• The power is at the top: With Sharapova's first title of the season, the WTA's consolidation of power at the top continues. The biggest titles of the year have been won by Azarenka (Australian Open, Doha), Williams (Brisbane), Agnieszka Radwanska (Sydney), Petra Kvitova (Dubai) and now Sharapova. Again, this is good news for the women's tour, with the game's biggest stars and key contenders coming through week in and week out.


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Festival of the Vine
Geneva restaurants create an array of specialties under an outdoor tent at the "Flavor Fare" partnered with wine and live musical entertainment. The Fall Harvest Market offers food and floral demos, unique displays plus Kid's Patch activities. An arts and crafts show, flower market, horse-drawn carriage rides and several exceptional wine tasting and dinner events also take place around the historic downtown.
CITY: Geneva
Kane County Flea Market
Monthly flea market at the Kane County Fairgrounds. "The Best in the Midwest or Anywhere." Up to 1000 dealers display and sell antiques, collectibles & Fancy Junque. Food served all day.
CITY: St. Charles
Kane County Flea Market - April 2015
Monthly Flea Market at the Kane County Fairgrounds. "The Best in the Midwest or Anywhere". Up to 1000 dealers display and sell antiques, collectibles & Fancy junque. Food served all day.
CITY: St. Charles
City of St. Charles RiverFest
Unique among Chicagoland festivals, Riverfest features the annual ancient sport of dragon boat racing, a 40-ton Fantasy Sand Sculpture, water ski shows, carnival, petting zoo, and an assortment of events and entertainment for all ages.
CITY: St. Charles
Wolff's Flea Market
Come out and enjoy Wolff's Flea Market in Rosemont every Sunday from April to October in the Allstate Arena parking lot. You will find tons of great deals and rows and rows of great vendors!
CITY: Rosemont
Swedish Days Festival
This "granddaddy" of Illinois festivals features a host of family-friendly activities with live musical entertainment, a carnival, rosemaling show, pet parade, kids' day fun, grand parade, the state's largest music competition, multi-ethnic food plus great shopping in our historic downtown. Geneva's train station is located just blocks from the festivities.
CITY: Geneva
Holiday Magic at Brookfield Zoo
December 18th & 19th December 26th - 31st January 1st 4-9pm Start a new family tradition at Chicagoland's largest light festival featuring over 120 animated light displays and million twinkling lights. Come celebrate the holiday season with family and friends during Brookfield Zoos 29th annual Holiday Magic. Enjoy live entertainment, amazing animals, model trains and a train ride, special Dolphin Show, Sing to the Animals and professional ice carvers. Call or visit website for more info.
CITY: Brookfield
Warrenville Holly Days
Holly Days, sponsored by the Warrenville Park District is the City's annual holiday celebration that marks Santa's official entry into Warrenville. Guests can enjoy a warm bonfire, raffles, free horse and carriage rides, hot cider and cookies, and, of course, a visit with Santa. Local Park District and school dance troops, singers, and bands entertain attendees during the event. It is at this event that Warrenville officially turns on its holiday lights creating an array of colors for passersby along Route 56 to see. Holly Days, primarily for Warrenville residents, gives the community an opportunity to come together and kick off the holiday season.
CITY: Warrenville
Gaelic Park Irish Fest
Irish Fest brings together the best in Irish music from America, Canada and Europe. In addition to all of the music, there will be Irish sports, dancing, theater & story-telling, a petting zoo, Irish dogs and ponies, and Irish import stories. For the little people, there are magicians, puppets, jugglers, and clowns, and most importantly, unlimited carnival rides are included in the admission price in addition to free parking.
CITY: Oak Forest
Kane County Flea Market - October, 2014
Monthly flea market at the Kane County Fairgrounds. "The Best in the Midwest or Anywhere". Up to 1000 dealaers display and sell antiques, collectibles & Fancy Junque. Food served all day.
CITY: St. Charles
Wizard World Chicago Comic Con at the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center
THURSDAY-FRIDAY-SATURDAY-SUNDAY, AUGUST 8-9-10-11, 2013 Show Hours: Thursday, August 8, 2013 - 12 NOON - 8pm Friday, August 9, 2013 - 12 NOON - 8pm Saturday, August 10, 2013 - 10am - 7pm Sunday, August 11, 2013 - 10am - 5pm All full-price attendees will receive a limited-edition, exclusive cover variant of The Walking Dead #1 by TBD! Artist will be on hand to sign. Extremely limited quantities are available to fans only while supplies last! **Children 10 and under get in FREE when accompanied by a paid adult (Limit 2 Per Paid Adult Tickets). All show tickets will be e-mailed AND available as a pdf file after purchase.**
CITY: Rosemont
Kane County Flea Market - August 2014
Monthly flea market at the Kane County Fairgrounds. "The Best in the Midwest or Anywhere". Up to 1000 dealers display and sell antiques, collectibles & Fancy Junque. Food served all day.
CITY: St. Charles
Wright Ride 2013
Enjoy all the charm, beauty, and architectural character of the near western suburbs. Routes of 10, 25, and 50 miles.
CITY: Oak Park
Kane County Flea Market - June 2014
Monthly flea market at the Kane County Fairgrounds. "The best in the midwest or Anywhere". Up to 1000 dealers display and sell antiques, collectibles & Fancy Junque. Food served all day,
CITY: St. Charles
Wine on the Fox
Don't miss the opportunity to sample award-winning Illinois wines while enjoying live entertainment and delicious local fare. Free & Open to the Public. Wine Tasting is $15 per day for a souvenir wine glass, a wristband and 5 tasting tickets. An Advanced Two-Day Pass may be purchased for $25 which includes 1 souvenir wine glass and 20 tasting tickets (10 per day). Advanced Two-Day Passes are non-refundable. Additional tasting tickets are $1 each. Must be 21 with proper identification to taste wines.
CITY: Oswego
Geneva Arts Fair
The Geneva Arts Fair transforms downtown Geneva into a venue for over 150 esteemed artists and draws a crowd of more than 20,000. The juried show was voted a Top 200 Fine Craft Fair by Art Fair SourceBook and a previous winner of "Best Craft or Art Show" by West Suburban Living magazine. Admission is free and includes a children's art area with special activities.
CITY: Geneva
Geneva's Classic Car Shows
Geneva has a long history of presenting car shows on Thursday nights in July and August. It's an organized but casual opportunity for collectors to gather together and show their cars. The audience comes from near and far to stroll the grounds of the historic Kane County Courthouse, have something to eat, tap your feet to the fabulous music of the 50's and vote for your favorite model and make of car. Held on Thursday nights during July and August.
CITY: Geneva
Kane County Flea Market - September 2014
Monthly flea market at the Kane County Fairgrounds. "The Best in the Midwest or anywhere. Up to 1000 dealers display and sell antiques, collectibles & Fancy Junque. Food Served all day.
CITY: St. Charles
16th Annual St. Charles Fine Art Show
Located along the banks of the Fox River, this juried art show features 100 fine artists, live music, demonstrations and artists' awards. Sat. 10am-6pm, Sun. 10am-5pm. Free Admission and Parking.
CITY: St. Charles
Kane County Flea Market - May 2014
"The Best in the Midwest or Anywhere"--Up to 1,000 dealers display and sell antiques, collectibles, & Fancy Junque. Food is served both days.
CITY: St. Charles
Kane County Flea Market - March 2015
"The Best in the Midwest or Anywhere" - Up to 1,000 dealers display and sell antiques, collectibles & Fancy Junque. A country breakfast is served on Sundays.
CITY: St. Charles
Les Misérables
Drury Lane will begin its 30th anniversary season with one of the world's most iconic musical classics - a sweeping tale of romance, passion, suspense and redemption. Based on Victor Hugo's novel, Les Misérables travels through three turbulent decades of 19th century France. Convict Jean Valjean is on the run, hunted relentlessly by Javert for breaking his parole. Valjean must leave his past behind and keep his vow to raise the young orphan Cosette. With revolution in the air and Javert closing in, Valjean has no choice but to fight for his life and sacrifice everything to protect the people he loves. Les Misérables is the recipient of over 50 international theater awards and is considered the world's longest running musical.
CITY: Oakbrook Terrace
2nd Annual Outdoor Sculpture Walk
Take a self-guided tour of public art from June 2 to September 2 as part of the 2nd annual Sculpture Walk in downtown Oak Park. The walk features 12 world-class sculptures prominently placed among Oak Park's many shops and restaurants.
CITY: Oak Park
St. Charles Scarecrow Festival
More than 100 handcrafted Scarecrows on display. View and vote for your favorites. Huge juried craft show, carnival, great food, continuous free live entertainment, many free children's activities, make your own scarecrow, and much more! A celebration of the autumn season!
CITY: St. Charles
Kane County Flea Market / November, 2014
Monthly flea market at the Kane County Fairgrounds. "The Best in the Midwest or Anywhere". Up to 1000 dealers display and sell antiques, collectibles & Francy Funque. Food served all day.
CITY: St. Charles
Kane County Flea Market / December, 2014
Monthly flea market at the Kane County Fairgrounds. "The Best in the Midwest or Anywhere". Up to 1000 dealers display and sell antiques, collectibles & Fancy Junque. Food served all day.
CITY: St. Charles
Warrior Dash
The Warrior Dash in Channahon, IL is the world's largest running series. Held on challenging and rugged terrain, people come from all over to participate in feats of courage and strength; like sprinting over fire, trudging through mud and scaling at least 12 obstacles during this fierce 5K. From couch potatoes to novice runners to extreme athletes, Warrior Dash truly is an event for all athletic abilities.
CITY: Channahon
2014 Illinois Paddlesports Festival
The 6th Annual Illinois Paddlesports Festival takes place on the 2nd weekend in June, in Aurora's beautiful Phillips Park on Mastodon Lake. Admission is free, so come on out and enjoy two full days of paddling fun and action.
CITY: Aurora
Walking Tour of Historic Riverside
The Frederick Law Olmsted Society is pleased to offer great opportunities to learn about our historic landmark village. Discover the winding roads, delightful parks, beautiful landscapes, varied architecture and much more!
CITY: Riverside
Lilac Time Festival 2014
A stunning 8.5-acre horticultural display with 800 breathtaking lilacs & 25,000 eye-catching tulips! Take tours, shop the art and craft fair, and enjoy food, drinks & sports. Enjoy the old-fashioned hospitality, free concerts and attractions that will be provided in Lilacia Park during Lilac Time!
CITY: Lombard
Art Dans La Rue
Join us on Tuesday, August 6th from 12-9pm for Downtown Oak Park's authentic urban French Street Festival! Featuring: art exhibits by local artists, special showing of a French film, Can-Can dancers, French music by "Paris La Nuit," Poodle Parade, French lessons, Fresh made crepes, Wine tastings, Sidewalk chalk contest, Bike Rentals, and much more!
CITY: Oak Park
Berwyn Cruise Nites in the Depot District
Head to the Depot District for the 9th Annual Cruise Nites presented by Berwyn Kia, Paisans Pizzeria & Bar, Mike & Sons Auto Services, Cicero Auto Parts, Deece Automotive! Cruise Nites take place on Tuesdays from 6-9pm in the Depot District at Windsor & Grove Avenues steps away from the Berwyn Metra Station. Enjoy your summe evenings while taking a stroll through a combination of car show and nightlife.
CITY: Berwyn
North American Vintage Decoy and Sporting Collectibles Show
This is the "granddaddy" of all shows and It's open to the public. For a discount coupon go to the website. One of the largest shows of its kind in the entire country. All types of hunting and fishing memorabelia. Buy, sell and trade. On Wednesday there will be two decoy seminars for collectors and the public. There will be a major exhibition featuring Louisiana Decoys. This exhibit will coincide with the show and is located in the Mega Center.
CITY: St. Charles
Art on Harrison
Seeking a way to announce the emerging Arts District, galleries and building owners in partnership with the Oak Park Arts Council inaugurated Art on Harrison in 1995. Conceived of as an informal Friday evening gallery walk, the event has continued each September since its inception, expanding to include entertainment and performances at participating galleries. Come out and see what the area has to offer in a convivial atmosphere, a celebration of what the creative spirits of this community have accomplished.
CITY: Oak Park
August 20th Cruise Nite in Berwyn
Come down to the Depot District and enjoy Cruise Nites with other families, residents and car enthusiasts. Learn more about Berwyn's proud classic car culture and historical automotive heritage. Cruise Nites are free! Just show up and have a great time!
CITY: Berwyn
Uncorked Summer Nights
Experience the Oak Park Conservatory from a fresh perspective with Uncorked Summer Nights! Admission includes 2 drink tickets and appetizers. Also, included is showcase tours of the Fern, Tropical and Desert rooms. Enjoy music by the Grosso Family Band and art by Phil Malhiot. Appetizers provided by New Rose Catering and wine and craft beer by Marion Street Cheese Market.
CITY: Oak Park
Red, White, & BBQ 2014
Red, White, & BBQ is a competition dedicated to tasty barbecue, music, and fun at Ty Warner Park in Westmont. Start off the summer with great food, live music, and an all-ages carnival. Observe some of the best BBQ experts compete to win prize money, learn BBQ tips, and enjoy Ty Warner Park.
CITY: Westmont
Cruise Nites in Berwyn
Head to the Depot District on Tuesday, August 6th for a combination of car show and nightlife. Evening begins at 6pm in the Depot District at Windsor & Grove Avenues steps away from the Berwyn Metra Station.
CITY: Berwyn
West Side Story
Drury Lane closes its 30th anniversary season with one of the world's greatest love stories. A modern retelling of Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet, West Side Story tells the tale of two star crossed lovers caught between rival gangs. A revolutionary work that changed the course of the American musical, West Side Story features an electrifying Latin and jazz-infused score including "Somewhere," "Tonight," "I Feel Pretty," and "America."
CITY: Oakbrook Terrace
Amadeus Performance
Amadeus, the renowned tale of Mozart as seen through the eyes of his most envious competitor, composer Antonio Salieri. The play is an interesting representative style of the style and values of the time. Jeff Recommended!
CITY: Oak Park
Annual Fox Valley Folk Music & Storytelling Festival
Eight stages in 13 acre Island Park on the Fox River with over 30 artists from all over the country for 2 days of folk music, storytelling, folk dance concerts, folk arts. On Sunday Only, from 6 to 7:30 PM, is our Old-Time Community Barn Dance followed by "Ghost Stories" in the main music stage tent.
CITY: Geneva
The Game's Afoot
From the creator of Lend Me A Tenor comes this whodunit filled with twists, turns and murderous pandemonium. It is December 1936 and Broadway star William Gillette, admired the world over for his portrayal of the lengendary Sherlock Holmes, has invited his fellow cast members to his lavish Connecticut castle for a holiday weekend of revelry. When one of the guests is stabbed to death, the festivities in the isolated house quickly turn dangerous. It is up to Gillette who assumes the persona of his beloved Holmes, to track down the killer bfore the next victim appears in this witty, suspenseful caper.
CITY: Oakbrook Terrace
Thursday Night Out in Downtown Oak Park
Start your weekends early at Thursday Night Out, beginning in May. Purchase a dine-around booklet at the kiosk on Lake & Marion for $12 and enjoy dining al fresco, free outdoor entertainment and live music under the stars!
CITY: Oak Park
Party for the Planet
Every day is Earth Day at Brookfield Zoo, but on this very special day we will be showcasing some of the steps you can commit to that will truly make a difference for animals across the globe! This year we will focus on the African Painted Dog. Party for the Planet will be filled with educational, engaging, and fun activities for the entire family including: a tour of the eco expo, electronic recycling, and entertainment!
CITY: Brookfield
Brickworld Chicago
Bring the entire family for an afternoon of fun! See spectacular creations all built from LEGO bricks by LEGO enthusiasts from around the world. Enjoy interactive activities, such as the LEGO and DUPLO play brick areas, seek and finds, and more!
CITY: Schaumburg
Fashion Accessories In Vogue...& Out
DuPage County Historical Museum presents vogue accessories from the late 1800s through modern day. The transformation of trends in the fast paced and everchanging world of fashion will be explored through objects and images. See how parasols, chatelaines, and hairpins faded from favor and what modern accessories replaced them.
CITY: Wheaton
The Old House New House Home Show/Fall Show
Explore 300 deluxe displays with the latest in kitchens, baths, building, remodeling and landscaping. Meet award-winning contractors and creative craftsmen to improve your home and surroundings.
CITY: St. Charles
Festival of the Horse and Drum
Festival of the Horse and Drum is an equestrian festival with a diverse, exciting twist. Featuring an American Indian Pow-Wow and horsemen of Spain, Portugal, Mexico, Tanner and Glaze. Also, equestrian games, equine abilities expo and more.
CITY: St. Charles
Adapted from T.H. White's novel The Once and Future King, Camelot is a valiant Broadway musical that will transport audiences to the magical and mythical days of medieval England. The legendary characters King Arthur, Queen Guenevere, Sir Lancelot and Merlyn come alive in this exciting tale of love and chivalry. The classic production features a lush, romantic score including "If Ever I Would Leave You," "Camelot," "How to Handle a Woman," and "Follow Me."
CITY: Oakbrook Terrace
The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee
Tuneful, clever and uproarious, The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee follows the story of six overachieving and quirky adolescents pitted against each other in the spelling challenge of a lifetime. To raise the comical bar, four audience members get the opportunity to participate in this quirky musical as onstage bee contestants. Through the ups and downs of the bee, the youngsters are forced to learn that winning isn't everything and losing doesn't necessarily make you a loser.
CITY: Oakbrook Terrace
Palos Hills Friendship Festival & Carnival
Friendship Festival offers free parking, admission, entertainment, pony rides, petting zoo and family fun. Enjoy great food, popular bands, crafts, classic cars and tons of fun.
CITY: Palos Hills
Chicagoland International Pipe and Tobacciana Show
The largest Pipe Smoking Club Show in the world with vendors from around the globe. On Sunday, they will have the UPCA United States of America National Pipe Smoking Championship, with the winner representing the UPCA in the World Smoking Championships. Adults only.
CITY: St. Charles
Uncork Illinois in Downtown Oak Park
Raise a glass of Illinois wine and sample locally crafted gourmet goodies. Enjoy live jazz while strolling, shopping and dining in charming Downtown Oak Park.
CITY: Oak Park
RidgeFest 2014
Annual festival with national bands/acts, diverse ethnic food vendors, huge carnival, arts and crafts. Special guest abound and don't miss Super Sunday Family Fun Day.
CITY: Chicago Ridge
The Old House New House Home Show/February 2015
Update, renovate and refresh home surroundings with 300 award-winning contractors, select remodelers and creative craftsmen. See the latest in kitchens, baths, basements, additions, landscaping and improvements, Enjoy inspiring daily workshops.
CITY: St. Charles
18th Annual Art in the Park
The 18th Annual Art in the Park is a juried show of fine art, craft, and design. The show features over 100 artists from the Midwest displaying works of ceramics, fiber, glass, jewelry, painting, photography, and more. Food vendors will be on site selling delicious snacks and treats. Elmhurst Art Museum will be open 10-5 both days of the show with free admission and will sponsor children's activities. Wilder Mansion will be open from open 11-2.
CITY: Elmhurst
St. Charles Jazz Weekend
Venues in St. Charles, Illinois will host jazz musicians eager to entertain you for four days. Enjoy as much jazz as possible by staying overnight at one of St. Charles' outstanding hotels. For a schedule of times, venues, and musicians please visit the website http://www.stcjazzweekend.com
CITY: St. Charles
Party for the Planet at Brookfield Zoo
Celebrate Earth Day, April 27th at Brookfield Zoo by recycling your old unwanted electronics and then enjoy our Party for the Planet. Every day is Earth Day at Brookfield Zoo, but on this very special day we will be showcasing some of the steps you can commit to that will truly make a difference for animals across the globe! This year we will focus on the African Painted Dog, which are medium-sized dogs that live on the savannah and in the open woodlands of central and southern Africa. Party for the Planet will be filled with educational, engaging and fun activities for the entire family.
CITY: Brookfield
All Wright Housewalk
In 2014, the Frank Lloyd Wright Preservation Trust's internationally renowned annual housewalk will be an "All Wright" event, featuring interior architectural tours of eight private homes and three public buildings all designed by Frank Lloyd Wright. Tour the private residences that Wright designed for his friends and neighbors in Oak Park, Illinois, which boasts the greatest concetration of Wright buildings in the world. Learn about the clients who recognized genius and took a chance on the young architect. The special architectural housewalk will mark the 125th anniversary of the Frank Lloyd Wright Home and Studio and the 40th anniversary of the Frank Lloyd Wright Preservation Trust.
CITY: Oak Park
Earth Day Festival & Farmers' Market
Shop over 30 Vendors while learning how to reduce your carbon footprint on your community. Most vendors offer products and services originating within 100 miles of Carol Stream. Visit interactive nature workshops sponsored by DuPage Forest Preserve, DuPage Conservation Foundation and meet a Red Hawk and Barn Owl from the Northern IL Raptor Center. Plenty of activities for children too!
CITY: Carol Stream
This festival is attended by approximately 50,000 during the course of the weekend. PrairieFest events are held throughout Oswego with the main festival grounds located at PrairieFest Park, 91 Plank Road. The event features main stage entertainment, children's performers, expo village, petting zoos, pony rides, camel rides, children's activities, parade, bed races, touch a truck event and more. There is no gate admission. The event is free, compliments of our generous business sponsors.
CITY: Oswego
Homer Community Festival
The 4th Annual Homer Community Festival is a 4 day event featuring a huge outdoor carnival, beer tent, live bands, great food and a bean bag tournament. Great family entertainment and free parking!
CITY: Homer Glen
Antique and Collectible Markets
Join us for 25,000 sq. ft. of quality antiques and collectibles. Items you will not find anywhere else. Great selection of gift ideas for the holidays or for your home.
CITY: St. Charles
Festival of Arts and Crafts - November
All crafts are handmade in the U.S.A. including furniture, photography, stained glass, holiday, everyday home decor items, jewelry, doll clothes, much more.
CITY: St. Charles
ALL WRIGHT Housewalk
In 2014, the Frank Lloyd Wright Preservation Trust's internationally renowned annual housewalk will be an ALL WRIGHT event, featuring interior architectural tours of eight private homes and three public buildings all designed by Frank Lloyd Wright. Tour the private residences that Wright designed for his friends and neighbors in Oak Park, Illinois, which boasts the greatest concentration of Wright buildings in the world. Learn about the clients who recognized genius and took a chance on the young architect. Trace Wright's development as an artists. And share an enjoyable day with visitors from around the world. The special architectural housewalk will mark the 125th anniversary of the Frank Lloyd Wright Home and Studio and the 40th anniversary of the Frank Lloyd Wright Preservation Trust. Join us for this extraordinary experience, celebrating architecture, design, history and Frank Lloyd Wright's unique contribution in the place where it all began 125 years ago!
CITY: Oak Park
Taste of Park Ridge
Taste of Park Ridge. Community festival complete with live entertainment, plenty of food vendors, activities for the entire family, and so much more. Held at various locations in downtown Park Ridge near the Metra Station and the Library. Visit the website for more details about specific performers that include Evolution, Your Villain My Hero, and 7th Heaven.
CITY: Park Ridge
Memorial Day Parade
Remember those who gave their lives to our country with a ceremony and parade. 11:15 a.m.
CITY: Aurora
There Goes the Neighbor Hood - Tour of Gangster History
John Binder, mob historian and author of The Chicago Outfit, conducts the popular "There Goes the Neighbor Hood" tour of gangster history in Oak Park and River Forest. The exterior tour visits 15 houses in these two suburbs which were previously owned by major hoodlums, including Tony Accardo, Paul Ricca, Sam Giancana, "Tough Tony" Capezio and "Machine Gun Jack" McGurn. John will discuss the criminal careers of the former owners, the interesting features of each home, the family's time there, and answer questions from the audience. The tour lasts approximately two hours and travel is by minibus (seats 33 people) with no walking required. The tour departs from (and returns to) the Oak Park Visitor Center. *Custom tours of Chicago and suburban gangster sites to fit any schedule are available. Contact John at firstname.lastname@example.com to plan a custom group tour.
CITY: Oak Park
Blues on the Fox
Celebrates the City of Aurora's rich history in blues music, featuring national blues recording artists and regional performers. Fri. 7:00 p.m.-10:30 p.m., Sat. 3:00 p.m.-10:30 p.m.
CITY: Aurora
Kane County Fair
Affordable family fun, carnival, entertainment, thrill events, farm animals, kids events, food, fun, more!
CITY: St. Charles
Tour de Cure
Tour de Cure is a ride, not a race, with routes designed for everyone: occasional riders, families and experienced cyclists. Route distances range from 10, 20, 35, 62, or 100 miles and every route is supported with rest stops, food to fuel the journey, and fans to cheer on riders who are supporting the American Diabetes Association.
CITY: Aurora
Peter Pan
The classic story of Wendy, John and Michael who meet Peter Pan in their nursery. Intrigued by tales of a place filled with pirates, mermaids, fairies and the Lost Boys, they set off for Never Land in the adventure of a lifetime. 9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
CITY: Aurora
Motorcycle Sunday 2014
14th Annual Motorcycle Rally, bike blessing, 60-mile ride, blues and rock bands, food and bike accessory vendors, pro bike photos and more.
CITY: Aurora
Earth Day Celebration
Bring the whole family to Lake Katherine for a day of nature-themed activities, crafts, and educational displays. Free admittance.
CITY: Palos Heights
Lady - A Women's Expo
This one day event will feature dozens of booths offer health tips and screening, fashion and beauty, food, home decor, shopping and more.
CITY: Tinley Park
Aurora GreenFest
Enjoy live music, animals, and up-cycled art at the Children's Eco-Village under the oak trees. Shop at the Community Trade Show, featuring over 85 exhibitors demonstrating innovative solutions in action.
CITY: Aurora
3 Redneck Tenors
BRAVISSIMO, Y'ALL! The 3 Redneck Tenors are a multiple-NASCAR pileup of highbrow and lowbrow, combining the chicken-fried culture of the Deep South with the virtuoso vocalizations of classical music and opera. Billy Joe, Billy Bob and Billy Billee may just be a trio of good ol' boys, but they can hit the high notes as easily as they can chug down a six pack of lite beer. You'll follow their adventures from the family hog pen to Carnegie Hall, as the whole world discovers the amazing voices within the muddy overalls.
CITY: Aurora
Family Fishing Day
Bring the whole family to Lake Katherine for a day of catch and release fishing and no fishing license required, casting lessons, prizes and trophies.
CITY: Palos Heights
Village of Homer Glen Earth Day Arbor Day
Children's activities include crafts, petting zoo, jump zone, storytelling, hay rides, and pony rides. Exhibits will feature antique cars, eco-vehicles, tractors, a green market with items for sale, energy solutions and demonstrations. Enjoy a special presentation with Jim Necsi's Cold Blooded Creatures! Free admission and parking.
CITY: Homer Glen
Wine Tasting Under the Oaks
Sample wines from local and downstate Illinois Vineyards under the oaks at Plowman's Park. Nearly a dozen Illinois wineries will showcase their products and be available to sample and purchase. There will be food available. Free Parking.
CITY: Big Rock
Bug Fest
Explore the wonderful world of bugs! Travel the Fox River bike trail from Red Oak to Lippold Park and meet these amazing creatures that live in the ponds, prairies and forests. This stroller-friendly event includes demonstrations, hands-on activities, prizes and giveaways - all bug-inspired.
CITY: North Aurora
Music Under the Stars
Music Under the Stars features a variety of music throughout the summer, including jazz, rock, big band, reggae and more.
CITY: Yorkville
Walking Tour of Historic Riverside's North Division
Spend a leisurely Sunday afternoon in Riverside. Learn the history of this National Landmark, experience the beauty of Frederick Law Olmsted's landscape design and admire archtiectural gems by Frank Lloyd Wright, William Le Baron Jenney & many others. For more information visit www.olmstedsociety.org, or e-mail firstname.lastname@example.com. Special group tours by appointment.
CITY: Riverside
The Big Event - Fireman Cook Off
This family friendly event features a firehouse chef cook off with food samples, live entertainment, raffles and activities for the children.
CITY: Merrionette Park
UnCork Illinois in Downtown Oak Park
Raise a glass of Illinois wine and sample locally crafted gourmet goodies on May 31, from 1-9pm at UnCork Illinois. Enjoy live jazz while strolling, shopping, and dining in charming Downtown Oak Park!
CITY: Oak Park
Thursday Night Out in Downtown Oak Park
Start your weekends early at Thursday Night Out, beginning in May. Purchase a dine-around booklet at the kiosk on Lake & Marion for $12 and enjoy dining al fresco, free outdoor entertainment and live music under the stars!
CITY: Oak Park
The King, The Killer & The Cash
Starring three incredible tribute artists from the Million Dollar Quartet. Sun Studios in Memphis launched the careers and provided the soundtrack for its three biggest stars: Elvis Presley, Jerry Lee Lewis and Johnny Cash. Hailed as the "birthplace" of Rock & Roll, the music of Sun Studios is the spotlight of this musical tribute to those amazing artists.
CITY: Aurora
Oak Lawn Farmer's Market
The Farmer's market is located at 52nd Avenue and Cook Avenue, behind the Oak Lawn Library (9427 S. Raymond Ave.).The village has lined up great vendors when you can pick out fresh fruits and vegetables, flowers and plants, find unique gifts, get a rain barrel and visit with Oak Lawn businesses.
CITY: Oak Lawn
TCS Convention
The toys, comics, statues convention will be held twice this year, on Saturday May 31 and November 8th at the Orland Park Civic Center. Adults are $3 while children are $1. Come out to purchase vintage toys and comic books! Meet artists and get that sketch of your favorite character. Hope to see you then!
CITY: Orland Park
Chicagoland Antique Advertising, Slot Machine & Juke Box Show
This show is the largest of its type in the world. It's very popular with dealers and collectors from across the country and around the world for it's wide range of high-quality antique collectibles. Over 300 booths in two exhibition halls featuring jukeboxes, pinball machines, arcade games, slot machines, neon signs, Coke machines and signs, circus and carnival items, antique gas pumps, gumball machines and much more.
CITY: St. Charles
CSBarks Dog Festival
The CSBarks Dog Festival is a great place for you to come with your dog to socialize and take part in activities such as agility, dock diving, off leash areas, a parade of breeds, and much much more. Shop over 80 vendors offering canine related products and services. If you and your pup get tired, take a break in the Rover Rest Area.
CITY: Carol Stream
Civil War Days
Naper Settlement becomes a Civil War encampment with more than 300 reenactors, where visitors can meet famous characters of the past and become immersed in history as the 150th anniversary of the Civil War is commemorated. A battle is held each day at 2:30 p.m.
CITY: Naperville
Fiestas Patrias
Celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month and the Hispanic culture in Aurora with a variety of music acts, food vendors, traditional dance and a carnival.
CITY: Aurora
10th Annual Depot District Mini-Golf Pub Crawl
Grab your putter and 3 friends and tour the Depot District's repertoire of taverns and restaurants at the 10th Annual District Mini-Golf Pub Crawl. Each venue will display a handmade mini-golf green to challenge the event's spirited crowd! The event will tour Berwyn's Depot District and takes place rain or shine! A free heated trolley will be available. All participants must bring their own putters. Sign-in will be from 11am to noon at Connie's Family Restaurant and "19th Hole" after-party with food begins at 6pm at Perception Lounge.
CITY: Berwyn
UnCork Illinois in Downtown Oak Park
Raise a glass of Illinois wine and sample locally crafted gourmet goodies on May 31st, from 1-9pm at UnCork Illinois. Enjoy live jazz while strolling, shopping and dining in charming Downtown Oak Park. Admission is $20 at the gate (cash only) or $15 advance tickets and includes a free souvenir glass and 7 tastings (while supplies last). *Advance ticket purchase is available until noon on Friday, May 30th. *Additional tasting tickets may be purchased for $1. In addition to tastings, vineyards will sell wines by the glass or bottle. *Some of the proceeds will benefit Prevail-our community's compassionate advocate for neighbors facing financial crisis and seeking a path to stability.
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Lake Katherine's Monarch Butterfly Festival
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The Robert K. Chalmers Distinguished Pharmacy Educator Award recognizes an individual's excellence in pharmacy education and consists of an inscribed Steuben Owl and a $12,500 prize. The award is named for the late Robert K. Chalmers, former AACP president and distinguished educator and recognizes excellence in pharmacy education.
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The award winners will be announced by the AACP Board of Directors in a spring 2014 issue of Academic Pharmacy Now and on the Web site. They will also be honored during the 2014 Annual Meeting in Grapevine, Texas.
2014 Robert K. Chalmers Distinguished Pharmacy Educator Award - Eligibility criteria, nomination instructions and selection procedures.
2013 - Mary Lynn McPherson, Pharm.D.
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Family-friendly hotel with a bar/lounge, in London (Hampstead - Camden Town)
This family-friendly hotel is located in London (Hampstead - Camden Town), close to Freud Museum, Swiss Cottage Farmers' Market, and Hampstead Theatre. Also nearby are Everyman Cinemas - Hampstead and London Zoo.
Hotel Features
Holiday Inn Express London - Swiss Cottage provides a bar/lounge, a coffee shop/café, wireless Internet access (surcharge), and dry cleaning/laundry services.
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Televisions come with premium satellite channels. Guestrooms also feature sofa beds, high-speed (wired) Internet access (surcharge), and air conditioning.Information missing or incorrect? Tell us!
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The hotel offers a coffee shop/café. A bar/lounge is on site where guests can unwind with a drink. A complimentary breakfast is offered each morning. A computer station is located on site and high-speed wired and wireless Internet access is available for a surcharge.
This 3-star property offers access to audiovisual equipment and small meeting rooms. This family-friendly hotel also offers multilingual staff, laundry facilities, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Limited onsite parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis (surcharge).
- Coffee shop or café
- Wireless Internet access - surcharge
- Wired (high-speed) Internet access - surcharge
- Dial-up Internet access - surcharge
- Parking limited (surcharge)
- Computer station
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- 24-hour front desk
- Total number of rooms - 79
- Number of floors - 7
- Number of buildings/towers - 1
- Bar/lounge
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- Safe-deposit box at front desk
- Audiovisual equipment
- Air-conditioned public areas
- Free breakfast
- Multiple large conference rooms
- Dry cleaning/laundry service
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- Multiple small meeting rooms
- Multilingual staff
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Available in all rooms: Wired high-speed Internet access (surcharge)
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Parking (surcharge), Parking limited (surcharge)
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- Connecting / adjoining rooms available
- Wired high-speed Internet access (surcharge)
- Premium TV channels
- Pay movies
- Air conditioning
- Direct-dial phone
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- Private bathroom
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- Satellite TV service
- Sofa bed
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Guests are offered a complimentary breakfast each morning.
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The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
- Sports center nearby
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Check-out time is 11 AM
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Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on hotel policy.
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card or cash deposit are required at check-in for incidental charges.
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges. Special requests cannot be guaranteed.
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The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
- Fee for in-room wireless Internet: GBP 7.5 (for 60 minutes, rates may vary)
- Fee for in-room high-speed Internet (wired): GBP 7.5 (for 60 minutes, rates may vary)
- Fee for wireless Internet in public areas: GBP 7.5 (for 60 minutes, rates may vary)
- Fee for high-speed Internet (wired) in public areas: GBP 7.5 (for 60 minutes, rates may vary)
- Self parking fee: GBP 20 per day
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The Singularity Is Near
When Humans Transcend Biology
Ray Kurzweil - Author
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For over three decades, Ray Kurzweil has been one of the most respected and provocative advocates of the role of technology in our future. In his classic The Age of Spiritual Machines, he argued that computers would soon rival the full range of human intelligence at its best. Now he examines the next step in this inexorable evolutionary process: the union of human and machine, in which the knowledge and skills embedded in our brains will be combined with the vastly greater capacity, speed, and knowledge-sharing ability of our creations.
The Power of Ideas
The Six Epochs
The Intuitive Linear View Versus the Historical Exponential View
The Six Epochs
The Singularity Is Near
A Theory of Technology Evolution: The Law of Accelerating Returns
The Nature Order. The Life Cycle of a Paradigm. Fractal Designs. Farsighted Evolution.
The S-Curve of a Technology as Expressed in Its Life Cycle
Moore's Law and Beyond
DNA Sequencing, Memory, Communications, the Internet, and Miniaturization
The Singularity as Economic Imperative
Achieving the Computational Capacity of the Human Brain
The Sixth Paradigm of Computing Technology: Three-Dimensional
Molecular Computing and Emerging Computational Technologies
The Computational Capacity of the Human Brain
The Limits of Computation
Achieving the Software of Human Intelligence: How to Reverse Engineer the Human Brain
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Is the Human Brain Different from a Computer?
Peering Into the Brain
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Ich bin ein Singularitarian
The Vexing Question of Consciousness
Who Am I? What Am I?
The Singularity as Transcendence
The Deeply Intertwined Promise and Peril of GNR
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Preparing the Defenses
The Idea of Relinquishment
Development of Defensive Technologies and the Impact of Regulation
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The Criticism from Microtubules and Quantum Computing
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The Criticism from the Rich-Poor Divide
The Criticism from the Likelihood of Government Regulation
The Criticism from Theism
The Criticism from Holism
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Book party: Book parties are one way that Big Brother Mouse gets books to children in rural Lao villages. In primary schools we read from books, play games, sing songs, and have a drawing lesson. In high schools, we have a different set of activities. At the end, every student gets to choose a book, usually the first book they've ever owned. Then we give more to the school, for their library or classroom use.
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With its signature item, Light Ball, Pikachu might seem like an incredibly dominating threat with offensive stats rivaling some Ubers; however, there are far too many things holding Pikachu back from being effective. Pikachu's main downfall should be fairly obvious: its bulk is absolutely pathetic—even lower than the likes of Haunter or Kadabra. While Pikachu can mitigate its frailty somewhat with Substitute, Encore, and its ability, Lightningrod, its second downfall isn't as easy to overlook. The very Light Ball that makes Pikachu viable is also what makes it so limited; as Pikachu needs its Light Ball to not be complete dead weight, it is unable to use any other item, including Life Orb and all Choice items. Thus, Pikachu will not hit as hard as you might think it would: traditional powerhouses greatly depend on the boosts these items provide, while Pikachu has to do without. Successfully using Pikachu will require massive amounts of team support and top-level prediction.
Pikachu's absolutely pathetic defenses make a Substitute set its best option. Thanks to its good speed, immunity to Electric-type attacks (including Thunder Wave), and access to Encore, Pikachu can find some opportunities to set up a free Substitute. Substitute helps ease prediction for Pikachu and allows it to dodge priority attacks while it hits the opposing Pokemon. However, keep in mind that even with Encore setting up a Substitute is not easy due to basically everything being able to cripple it in some way. Thunderbolt is Pikachu's main STAB move, while Hidden Power Ice provides it with BoltBeam coverage, allowing it to get around Grass- and Dragon-types that would normally wall it. Encore is chosen in the final slot to give Pikachu an easier time setting up Substitutes; by Encoring an Electric-type attack or a support move, such as Eelektross's Thunderbolt or Regirock's Stealth Rock, Pikachu can set up for free and begin hitting the opponent with powerful attacks. However, Pikachu can forgo the use of Encore for a Substitute + 3 attacks set, using Grass Knot to OHKO Seismitoad and 2HKO specially defensive Regirock. Grass Knot also hits Camerupt harder than any other move on this set.Team Options & Additional Comments >>>
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Static is an inferior ability to Lightningrod, but it might have to be used in order to give Pikachu access to moves that are incompatible with its Dream World ability, such as Focus Punch. Volt Switch is a fantastic move for scouting, but it's generally better used by Choice users, such as Rotom-S and Raichu. Pikachu can try a Nasty Plot set, but it doesn't have the bulk to make good use of it, leaving it prone to being revenge killed by nearly any Choice Scarf user. Knock Off is a great move, especially with all of the Eviolite Pokemon that are popular in NU, but Pikachu generally doesn't have room for it. An Agility set can work, but Pikachu's power isn't as amazing as it might first seem, and Pikachu risks being OHKOed or statused by anything it can't immediately OHKO. A physical set with Volt Tackle, Pikachu's most powerful attack, sounds decent on paper, but Pikachu isn't going to last long, as it will quickly kill itself with that awful base 35 HP stat. Other options for a physical set include Brick Break, Fake Out, and ExtremeSpeed, but note that ExtremeSpeed isn't legal with Lightningrod.
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