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New minimum-wage fight, same bad results
Proving that some economic policy arguments never die, the old fight over a minimum wage has shrugged off the Great Recession and is gaining strength.
Labor unions are planning pickets Thursday at fast-food restaurants in 100 cities, including San Diego, to demand a $15-an-hour wage for workers.
A similar protest this summer at a San Diego Wendy's drew more media and union officials than workers. But regardless of turnout, organized labor's point is being made.
In September, Gov. Jerry Brown signed legislation raising California's minimum wage from $8 to $10 an hour by 2016. President Barack Obama backs a bid by congressional Democrats to increase the national minimum from $7.25 to $10.10 and peg future boosts to inflation.
Such efforts trace to 1938, when President Franklin Roosevelt enacted a wage floor of 25 cents per hour. The arguments for and against remain familiar.
It's hard to raise a family on a minimum-wage job.
In San Diego, just covering the bills with a 40-hour workweek requires $11.38 an hour for a single adult, and $22.83 for one adult and child, according to a calculator constructed by Amy Glasmeier, a professor of urban planning at Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Her figures don't include savings, vacations or other basics.
Basic compassion requires leaders to weigh options whenever able-bodied people are working full time and still hover at the edge of poverty.
On the other hand, minimum-wage laws destroy jobs. Raising the minimum by 10 percent generally reduces employment among teens, who typically hold low-wage jobs, by a range of 1 percent to 3 percent.
At least that was the consensus finding of a congressional study in 1981. Economists found that such wage mandates force business owners to either make do with fewer workers or automate.
A refresher course on retail automation is available at any automated teller machine or self-service gas station.
As for flipping burgers, a San Francisco startup says it's built a machine that produces 380 burgers an hour, with custom grinds of meat and fresh-cut tomatoes on every patty.
Politicians lose more elections over high unemployment than low wages, so Congress allowed the federal minimum to drift lower over the years compared to inflation.
But some states continued to raise minimums, allowing economists starting in the 1990s to conduct "natural experiments" on job losses. One frequently cited study by David Card and Alan Kreuger (who both later advised Obama) found no job losses among fast-food workers in neighboring states with different wage floors.
This sparked a rush of new research, which bolstered previous findings that rising minimums cause unemployment.
"That doesn't mean we shouldn't do it; it means we should think about the trade-offs," said David Neumark, a UC Irvine economist who co-authored a comprehensive review of such research in 2007.
Even if society decided that a "living wage" was worth tossing thousands of low-wage earners out of work, that doesn't necessarily equate to greater social justice.
About one third of minimum-wage workers live in households that earn $50,000 a year or more, Neumark says.


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Villa Olivia Country Club Restaurant
Fine dining in a beautiful setting. Sunday brunch is offered.
Jaynesway Farms (Bartlett)
A complete equestrian center offering English & Western riding lessons, boarding trail rides, pony rides, hayrides, carriages rides and barnyard zoo. Heated indoor arena.
Villa Olivia Country Club Ski Area
Villa Olivia is a public facility. Slope ticket required to access ski and snowboard activities including 7 runs, quad chair lift and 6 rope tows. Villa Olivia has skiwee for kids 4-9 years old, snow tubing, ski, dining, golf, lessons, snowboarding, sleigh rides.
Bartlett Sports
Sports clothing and equipment
Gogo's Goodies & Gifts
Candy and gourmet chocolates, party bags, balloons, beanie babies, and a variety of gift items.
Back In Bloom
Vintage and country home accent treasures; antiques, florals, hand-painted furniture and wall art, also shabby chic.
Above and Beyond Framing and Gallery
Custom framing, art and gift gallery. Featuring Steve Hanks, Tom Lynch and Scanlan.
Dance wear and gift items. Call for hours.
Morgan Christopher Salon and Spa
Hair and nail service, waxing and make-up, massage.
Banbury Fair
Unique shopping experience specializing in folk art classes, supplies and wooden ware; seasonal antique barn and petting zoo on site.
Bartlett HIlls Golf Course
This 18-hole course features a practice range, pro shop, snack shop and banquet facilities.
Apple Orchard Golf Course
Apple Orchard is a par 27, nine-hole course with a pro shop and snack bar.
Villa Olivia Country Club
This Killian/Nugent-designed course features five water holes. An Olympic-size pool is available for free to golfers, along with sand volleyball, tennis, a softball area and more.
El Faro
Great mexican food!
Villa Batavia B & B
Magnificent 150 year old country mansion on a parklike setting on the Fox River. Seven acre grounds include the picturesque barn, meadow and Christmas tree farm. Direct access to a 35 mile bike path along the Fox River.
Fermilab Ramsey Auditorium
The mission of the Fermilab Arts and Lecture Series is to celebrate the artistic and intellectual vision of Fermilab by actively fostering an appreciation of science and the performing arts in neighboring communities.
Batavia Depot Museum
Experience railroad and war history alongside Batavia-related exhibits. The original bed and dresser from Mary Todd Lincoln's room at Bellview Sanitarium are displayed here.
Batavia Riverwalk
A 32-acre park built in cooperation with Batavia Park District, the city of Batavia and the Batavia Riverwalk Committee. Park your bikes by the Depot Museum and stroll the boardwalks through the wildflower garden.
Fabyan Windmill
An authentic, five-story (68 feet) working Dutch windmill located on the Fox River Trail. Built in the 1850's by two German craftsmen and listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Volunteer millers serve as docents on the weekends. The Fabyan Windmill is open weekends, May 15 – October 15, from 1-4 p.m. Private tours are also available by appointment.
Goodrich Randall 15
The Goodrich Randall theater complex includes the only IMAX screen in the Fox Valley area.
Albright Theatre
This local theater troupe is located in the "attic" of Batavia's Government Center.
Hall Quarry Beach
Hall Quarry features a zero-depth sand beach, two islands, a youth water slide, drop slide, and a diving tower with two- and four-meter platforms.
Fermi is the site of the world's most powerful particle accelerator, where particles circle the four-mile ring 57,000 times each second. Restored prairie grass areas, historic barns and a buffalo herd are also on display.
Lincoln Highway Interpretive Mural - Batavia
Dotted along the 179-mile byway, you'll find an unprecedented series of interpretive murals. Each artistically embodies the cultural heritage of the community where it is located and the legacy of the historic highway. Needless to say, taking a road trip to all or a couple makes for a nostalgic adventure.
Batavia Riverwalk
As the centerpiece of downtown Batavia, the Riverwalk extends along the Depot Pond and Fox River to a north point pavilion, where grand views of the Fox River are available.
Windmill City Festival
The Windmill City Festival has long been a staple of the community and has become a tradition for many families. Come participate in the festivities that every family member is sure to enjoy. Hours: Thurs. at 6 p.m., Fri. at 12 p.m., Sat. at 8 a.m., and Sun. at 11 a.m.
Official Blues Brothers Revue
There have been many imitators, but there is only one duo in North America sanctioned by Dan Aykroyd and Judith Belushi to don the official hat and sunglasses and walk in the legendary footsteps of Jake and Elwood Blues. Discovered in Las Vegas, performers Wayne Catania and Kieron Lafferty capture the infectious humor and unbridled spirit of the Blues Brothers like no one since John Belushi and Dan Aykroyd walked the stage. Backed by a powerhouse band, they'll give you a show to remember, packed with classic hits from the Blues Brothers catalog, including Soul Man, Rubber Biscuit, Sweet Home Chicago, and more. For a night of laughter, dancing, and foot-stompin' fun, get your tickets for the Official Blues Brothers Revue today at Fermilab's Ramsey Auditorium.
First Street Playhouse
This cozy, professional theater presents year round productions, including comedies, dramas and musicals.
Red Oak Nature Center
A visit to the center will help folks learn about the native plants and animals of the Fox River Valley. Interpretive center, hiking trails, and tours of Devil's Cave.
Funway Entertainment Center
Illinois' largest family entertainment center. Year round: bowling, bumper cars, roller skating, arcade, lazer tag and Rock-n-Roll mini golf. Seasonal: western trails miniature golf, go-karts, batting cages, soccer cages, jumpshot, Water Wars and bumper boats.
White Pines Golf Club & Banquets
A local favorite since 1928, White Pines is conveniently located minutes from O'Hare, and its two year-round 18-hole courses are situated on 240 beautiful acres. Banquet facilities are perfect for golf outings, weddings, business or social events, large and small.
37 Bar & Grill at White Pines Golf Club
DuPage County, Chicago's Western Suburbs - Enjoy a variety of daily and weekly food and drink specials, along with craft beers offered on tap and by the bottle. Seasonal patio dining available, and the new bar area has sitting room for 38 guests, boasting multiple HDTV screens.
Bensenville Park District
DuPage County, Chicago's Western Suburbs - Ten minutes from O'Hare, Bensenville Park District offers everything for your leisure, fitness & banquet needs. From the outstanding White Pines Golf Club to the award-winning Deer Grove Water Park, come and enjoy a variety of activities, parks & events.
Fischer Farm
The Bensenville Park District and the DuPage County Forest Preserve have been working to restore this property and land. Fischer Farm is believed to be one of the oldest remaining homesteads in the county. Explore the buildings, touch the artifacts, and connect with history.
Country Inn & Suites O'Hare South
DuPage County, Chicago's Western Suburbs - A 92-room, 26-suite hotel with complimentary high-speed internet access and airport shuttle located on beautiful Legends Executive Golf Course.
La Espanola Tapas
Take a trip to Spain and indulge in the authentic tapas and a glass of sangria at this LGBT-friendly spot that features Gay Night on Fridays, with the occasional drag show.
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.
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.
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!
Berwyn Route 66 Museum
The Berwyn Route 66 Museum is not quite what you might be expecting. Aside from hundreds of Route 66 related artifacts, there's also a wall of art hubcaps, a bell from the original LaVergne School that predates Route 66, an electric vehicle charging station in front of the museum. The museum also provides gallery space for the Berwyn Arts Council. Several times every year the Museum hosts shows for area artists. In addition, the Museum has several ongoing restoration projects including cars from the Spindle Sculpture that appeared in Cermak Plaza from 1989 until 2008.
Everyone is welcome at FitzGerald's a nationally-known music venue located in Berwyn just minutes from Chicago and Oak Park. The venue also is available for weddings, parties, school functions, etc. Whether you want the main club, the smaller party room and SideBar or the outside beer garden, we can transform each to party specifications. Check out examples of parties and music on our Flickr page at http://www.flickr.com/photos/109186657@N03/sets/72157637847655283.
Berwyn Route 66 Wayside Exhibits
The City of Berwyn has placed four exhibits on Ogden Avenue to educate travelers, tourists, and residents about Berwyn's heritage as one of the first eastern suburban communities along Historic Route 66. Berwyn's four exhibits feature the origin of the Ogden corridor and its early history, its first auto-oriented "fast food" restaurants, and its automobile-based economy and car culture. Visit our Information Kiosk for more information!
Autre Monde
Autre Monde Cafe is a neighborhood restaurant celebrating all things Mediterranean with a fresh, seasonal menu, old world focused wine list showcasing the best organic & artisan producers as well as cocktail program inspired by small batch spirits, fresh juices and old school techniques.
16th Street Theater
Winner of the Broadway in Chicago 2013 Emerging Theater Award and named Chicago Magazine's Best Emerging Theater of 2013, 16th Street Theater presents award-winning new plays at affordable prices. A nationally-recognized professional Equity theater, 16th Street is a program of the North Berwyn Park District and operates year round out of the Berwyn Cultural Center just 9 miles west of downtown Chicago. Come engage with us!
Wire is located on Roosevelt Road in Berwyn. Just west of Chicago, something is growing... a facility for music production, performance, education and distribution unlike any other. Come experience this first class venue, boasting top notch audio equipment, as well as full service modern lighting and video production. A place every artist will want to play and every fan will want to see. This very modern venue is available to rent for your especially unique event. A must see!
Retro Prom
Pick any decade and come ready to dance! Event fundraiser features: *King & Queen voting *Groove to the DJ mix *Raffles & Prizes *Finger foods & desserts from local restaurants *A Local Celebrity Lip Sync Battle General Ticket $75: includes open bar, appetizers & desserts and coat check.
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 11th Annual Depot 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. Sign-in from 11 am to Noon at Connie's Family Restaurant with Tee off at Noon from our participating venues. Join us at the "19th Hole" after-party with food, beginning at 6 pm at Perception Lounge. And don't forget about the prizes! Prizes will be awarded for team's with the lowest - and highest - scores, and the Twisted Putter Trophy will be awarded to the venue voted as having the best designed hole.
Cinco de Mayo Restaurant & Bar Crawl
Join us in the global celebration of Mexican culture! The Cinco de Mayo Fiesta is a food and bar crawl that will feature live entertainment, food and libations and fun for the 21+ crowd. Registration begins at 5:30 p.m. at event headquarters at La Quinta de Los Reyes Restaurant. Participation in the crawl is $15 pre-sale and for BDC members. Registration at the door will be $20 for non-BDC members. Wrist bands include admission to the crawl, free trolley between venues, one drink ticket, $3 beer at participating venues, drink specials, commemorative 12 oz mug to the first 150 registrants and catered buffet and entertainment beginning at 7:30 p.m. at La Quinta de los Reyes. The crawl will tour Berwyn's Cermak Road and takes place rain or shine! This event is brought to you by the Cermak Road Special Events Commission of the Berwyn Development Corporation.
Music in the Street
Be part of the Depot District's tradition at the 5th Annual Music in the Street event on July 18th. The festival will feature live local bands, food and vendors. Admission is free, open to all-ages, and dog-friendly.
Clean Sweep Garage Sale
One person's junk transforms into another's treasure at the annual Depot District Clean Sweep Garage Sale. Browse 5 stories of good finds and leave knowing that you've lived the spirit of the word "recycle." Future generations will thank you for this shopping trip. Free electronic recycling will be available via a "donation" to Seguin Services. Bounce Sports will be offering free use of their batting cages from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. for those that attend the sale! The event will take place in Berwyn's Depot District in the Municipal Parking Facility between 8 a.m. and 3 p.m. on Saturday, June 7th.
34th Annual American Music Festival
Americana and roots music fans will find a full menu of talent at FitzGerald's 34th Annual American Music Festival brought to you by FitzGerald's. The summer 3-day event features more than 50 artists from Chicago and around the country. FitzGerald's American Music Festival takes place rain or shine on three stages -- club, tent and SideBar. Hours are 4:30 p.m. to 1 a.m. on July 2, 4:30 p.m. to 2 a.m. on July 3 and 4; 1 p.m.-3 a.m.
Taste of Main Street
Join us for this annual tradition and enjoy an eclectic mix of small plates and sweets. Stick around for an after-party with entertainment. Tickets include food samples and after-party.
Berwyn's Oktoberfest 2015
Save the dates for Friday, September 18th from 6-11 p.m. and Saturday, September 19th from Noon-11 p.m. and make the trip to Berwyn's Historic Depot District. The event boasts an international food court, carnival and amusement rides, family entertainment pavilion, and crafters and vendors. Enjoy live musical performances, a Beer Garden featuring special Oktoberfest seasonal selections!
25th Annual Berwyn Route 66 Car Show
The 25th Annual Berwyn Rt66 Car Show sponsored by Paisans Pizzeria & Bar will be held on Ogden Avenue in Berwyn. Berwyn has always been a great Route 66 town with a thriving, dynamic and fast-growing community at its hear. Stand on Historic Route 66 and see over 500 vintage and custom cars, trucks and motorcycles. This show has something for everyone! Demonstrations of Automobile Flamethrowing will thrill spectators!
BAM Fest
The Berwyn Park District presents BAM (Berwyn Arts & Music) Fest on Saturday, July 25th in Proksa Park. This Youth Arts & Music Festival will feature live music, youth art galleries, art creation stations, workshops and fun activities. This event will also feature a battle of the bands and teen lounge with live DJ's.
FitzGerald's, just across the street from Oak Park in Berwyn, has built a legendary reputation for an eclectic mix of music in a casual, comfortable setting that attracts music fans of all ages. The New York Times calls the club "a musical gem" and it has consistently been ranked among the top five music venues in Chicago. For special events, FitzGerald's offers a unique setting for all types of gatherings from 30 to 300. The family's award-winning restoration and classic look extends from its intimate private party room to the courtyard and legendary music club next door. An in house event planner can assist with any and all aspects of your event as needed.
Hilton Chicago/Indian Lakes Resort
DuPage County, Chicago's Western Suburbs - This resort has 308 newly renovated rooms & suites, 27-hole championship golf course with practice facility, 50,000 sq ft. of indoor and outdoor meeting/banquet space, indoor and outdoor pools, Precor fitness center, Spa Vargas, restaurants, lounges and more.
Master's Clubhouse
DuPage County, Chicago's Western Suburbs - American cuisine. Resort casual dress code. Serving breakfast, lunch & dinner. Average cost per meal: $10-20.
Sedonna Grille
DuPage County, Chicago's Western Suburbs - American cuisine. Resort casual dress code. Serving Sunday brunch & dinner. Average meal cost: $12-15.
Stratford Square Mall - Bloomingdale
DuPage County, Chicago's Western Suburbs - Stratford Square Mall is a two-level enclosed super-regional shopping center located in the western Chicago suburb of Bloomingdale. The center hosts 6 anchor department stores and more than 160 specialty shops.
Hilton Chicago Indian Lakes Resort
308 newly renovated rooms and suites. Full-resort amenities: 27-hole championship golf course, 50,000 sq ft. of indoor and outdoor meeting/banquet space, indoor/outdoor pools, Precor Fitness Center, Spa Vargas, restaurants, lounges and much more.
Courtyard by Marriott Chicago Bloomingdale
DuPage County, Chicago's Western Suburbs - Beautifully renovated Courtyard includes free Wi-Fi, high-def flat screen TVs, The Bistro serving breakfast, dinner fare and Starbucks, full service bar, market, guest laundry, indoor pool and spa, and fitness room. Buffet for groups available on request.
Spa Vargas at Indian Lakes Resort
DuPage County, Chicago's Western Suburbs - Full service spa located in one of the area's most luxurious golf resorts.
Residence Inn by Marriott Chicago Bloomingdale
DuPage County, Chicago's Western Suburbs - 96-room all-suite hotel includes fully equipped kitchens, living area, complimentary breakfast and evening socials from Monday-Thursday.
Anyway's American Grill & Pub
Restaurant and pub with comfortable, friendly and casual atmosphere. Outdoor beer garden, dining room and separate bar area with TVs throughout. Full menu featuring classic American fare; average price $7-$12. Daily drink specials. Open daily 11:00 am.
Boo! at the Zoo
Halloween fun awaits families at Brookfield Zoo's annual Boo! at the Zoo celebration. The popular daytime event, presented by Fisher-Price, features a Costume Parade, Costume Showcase, professional pumpkin-carving demonstrations, not-so-scary games and activities, special animal Zoo Chats, and haunted hayrides.
Weddings at Brookfield Zoo
Say I Do at Brookfield Zoo! Imagine a breathtaking water fountain as the backdrop for your ceremony. Enjoy "Cocktails with the Animals" in one of our magnificent animal habitats. Savor an elegant dinner in one of our beautiful dinner venues. Let your Brookfield Zoo Consultant assist you to create the celebration of your dreams!
Brookfield Zoo
There's more than 200 beautifully landscaped acres to explore at Brookfield Zoo. Highlights include dolphin shows at Seven Seas, ape encounters at Tropic World and the chance for kids to dress up and play veterinarian at the Hamill Family Play Zoo. The zoo also offers an old-fashioned carousel and a wide variety of shopping and dining options.
The Arboretum Club
This beautiful 30,000-square-foot clubhouse features an upscale restaurant with patio seating and 18 holes of championship golf.
CITY:Buffalo Grove
Brunswick's Buffalo Grove and Tavern '45
This 56,000-square-foot upscale bowling and entertainment center, offers a comfortable and lively atmosphere to enjoy the company of good friends. 32 lanes feature upgraded bowling equipment and plush sofa seating that encourages socialization and connection. A laser tag arena and arcade with multi-player games that are good for the competitive spirit. Food & beverage service is available laneside or in the in-house restaurant, Tavern '45, featuring distinctive American pub fare, local craft beer and an outdoor patio.
CITY:Buffalo Grove
Tavern '45
A tavern with a modern twist. Crafted menu around distinctive American pub fare with a focus on unique, quality ingredients. A drink menu with an extra emphasis on local craft beer and an atmosphere to enjoy the company of those around you. Outdoor patio also available.
CITY:Buffalo Grove
The 12th Annual Buffalo Grove Invitational Art Festival
Currently rated as one of the top 100 art festivals in the country, the festival hosts more than 100 juried artists from around the globe. Art enthusiasts will have the opportunity to watch the masters at work with art demos and booth chats taking place all weekend long! In addition to the work of the 100 juried artists, festival-goers will have the opportunity to view and purchase works from young artists, ages 18 and under, who participate in the Youth Art Division of the festival taking place on Sunday. In addition to the artwork, festival-goers will enjoy live performances from a variety of musical acts, great food and art activities for kids, including an art scavenger hunt and spin art at the festival and much more!
CITY:Buffalo Grove
Xtreme Trampolines
Trampolines on steriods!! This giant warehouse is filled with commercial grade trampolines that are connected together. Play trampoline basketball, trampoline dodgeball and land in a huge foam pit. Kids of all ages love the fun and completely forget that they are getting exercise. Check out this exciting concept online for more pictures and videos.
CITY:Buffalo Grove
Wyndham Garden Hotel - Buffalo Grove
Two story, garden style property perfect for business or leisure traveler.
CITY:Buffalo Grove
Long Grove Confectionery Co.
Your sweet tooth is sure to be on alert at Long Grove Confectionary Co. Watch homemade fudge getting made as thick layers of sweet goodness fold into large vats. Inhale the sugary goodness of the famed cocoa concoctions as soon as you walk inside. At Long Grove, the old fashioned confectionary is alive and well, and smelling oh so good.
CITY:Buffalo Grove
Giordano's Italian Restaurant & Pizzeria - Buffalo Grove
Pioneer of the award winning famous stuffed and equally renowned thin-crust pizza. Enjoy a variety of pizzas including cheese, vegi, tropic delight, and shrimp or choose from over 15 ingredients to create your own masterpiece. Other menu choices include an array of appetizers, sandwiches, pastas, soups, fresh salads and desserts. Open for lunch and dinner. Dine-in and enjoy a beverage from the full-service bar. Carry-out, delivery and catering are also available. Live too far to enjoy Giordano's, use our mail order system and have the partially cooked, frozen pizza delivered overnight to you. Visit our website for more information.
CITY:Buffalo Grove
K1 Speed
This entertainment and meeting facility features two indoor European karting tracks, a restaurant and a multitude of alternative entertainment options, including billiards and video games.
CITY:Buffalo Grove
Garfield Farm
Discover 19th century farming, food production and native Illinois prairie at this 1840's farm. Seminars on prairie, woodlands, wetlands management: bat, blue bird box construction and tree grafting are available.
CITY:Campton Hills
Carol Stream Park District
DuPage County, Chicago's Western Suburbs - Stay active! This award-winning parks & recreation agency offers over 400 acres of parks, 5 miles of paved trails, 3 recreation centers, free special events & hundreds of recreation, dance, gymnastics, summer camp, sports & fitness & active adult programs.
CITY:Carol Stream
Holiday Inn & Suites Carol Stream
DuPage County, Chicago's Western Suburbs - 193 rooms with pillowtop mattresses (44 upgraded two-room suites), complimentary high speed wireless internet, indoor pool, fitness room & business center. Banquets for up to 400. The Italian themed Alberto's Restaurant offers breakfast, lunch & dinner.
CITY:Carol Stream
Coral Cove Water Park
Dive into this beach-themed water park with 2 tall tube slides, drop-slide, diving well, walk-in swimming pool, splash 'n spray playground, sand play area and café. Locker rooms, showers & family restrooms. Available for group rentals for 50-1500 people.
CITY:Carol Stream
Alberto's Italian Restaurant & Fitzgerald's Tavern
Located adjacent to the Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites in Carol Stream, Illinois, we offer some of the finest Italian cuisine in the western suburbs. Rise and shine, and join us for our bountiful breakfast buffet! Enjoy one of our delicious breakfast entrees, or have our chef prepare you an omelet cooked to order.
CITY:Carol Stream
Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites Carol Stream
194 rooms with pillowtop mattresses(44 upgraded two-room suites), complimentary high speed wireless internet, indoor pool, fitness room & business center. Banquets for up to 400. Alberto's Restaurant offers breakfast, lunch & dinner with an Italian theme.
CITY:Carol Stream
Hampton Inn - Carol Stream
DuPage County, Chicago's Western Suburbs - Change can be a good thing! Enjoy our entirely upgraded hotel in 2012 featuring new guest rooms with internet ready flat screen TVs, new Perfect Mix lobby/breakfast area, and more. Nearby are lush golf courses and a variety of shopping and dining options.
CITY:Carol Stream
Fitzgerald's Tavern, Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites
Fitzgerald's Tavern offers a relaxing atmosphere after a day's work. We feature karaoke, and offer variaties of live performances along with several TVs to watch all your favorite teams.
CITY:Carol Stream
Brunswick Zone - Carol Stream
DuPage County, Chicago's Western Suburbs - Brunswick Zone offers bowling, billiards, Laser Tag, an arcade/game room plus meeting space for corporate parties, team-building and special events.
CITY:Carol Stream
Denny's - Carpentersville
Serving breakfast, lunch, and dinner seven days a week!
China Buffet - Carpentersville
Great Chinese food - wide variety buffet.
Liberty Lanes
Egor's Tobacco and Gift Shoppe
Cigar and pipe tobacco accessories.
Bonnie Dundee Golf Course
Offering good par fours with difficult par threes, this course is architecturally classic and slightly rolling, with medium-size greens.
Raceway Woods
This 8-mile singletrack in Carpentersville, IL. is perfect for beginners without giving up on the excitement. The terrain is varied with steep descents, plenty of jumps, twisty trails through the woods and long stretches through meadows.
El Molino
Serving great Mexican food.
The Village Vintner Winery
The Village Vintner Winery, a fully functional winery, is located in the heart of Carpentersville, Illinois. Come in, relax, and enjoy individually handcrafted award winning wines in the winery's distinctive atmosphere. They offer tastings daily of up to eight wines. Learn about different wines, food pairings or simply sample our blends of outstanding varietals. Their wine experts can help you select just the right wine for any occasion. Whether you are a beginner learning about wine, or an expert who enjoys wines from around the world, you'll find our winery the perfect place to explore new tastes and create your own personal vintage.
The Cary Coffee Station
Stop by and enjoy our casual atmosphere. Serving lunch and dinner, delivery available. We have burgers, hotdogs, sandwiches, salads, soups, desserts and more.
Chalet Hills Golf Club
This championship 18-hole golf course with 6,950 yards offers bent grass fairways, and beautiful rolling hills and vistas. Power carts are required Friday through Sunday and holidays.


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BERKELEY, CA -- (Marketwired) -- 06/02/14 -- Dynavax Technologies Corporation (NASDAQ: DVAX) announced today that it will present at the Jefferies Global Healthcare Conference in New York on Thursday, June 5, 2014 at 2:30 p.m. Eastern Time (11:30 a.m. Pacific Time).
Michael Ostrach, Chief Business and Principal Financial Officer of Dynavax, will provide a company overview. To access the slide presentation, live webcast, and subsequent archived recording, please visit Dynavax's website at http://investors.dynavax.com/newsevents.cfm.
About Dynavax
Dynavax, a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company, discovers and develops novel vaccines and therapeutics in the areas of infectious and inflammatory diseases and oncology. Dynavax's lead product candidate is HEPLISAV-B, a Phase 3 investigational adult hepatitis B vaccine. For more information visit www.dynavax.com.
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Security concerns in the city of Venice have prompted a meeting with merchants Monday.
Port Workers Brace For Fallout From Potential Homeland Security Shutdown
Just days after a deal was reached to keep business humming at the Los Angeles-Long Beach port complex, dock workers could see some fallout from a potential shutdown at the Department of Homeland Security.
Security Guard Killed After Exchange Of Fire At Illegal Pot Shop
A security guard working outside an illegal pot shop in San Bernardino was shot several times and killed on Monday night.
Homeland Security Chief To Outline US Immigration Efforts
Secretary of Homeland Security Jeh Johnson will be downtown to talk about federal efforts to allow millions of illegal immigrants to remain and work in the U.S.
Liberty Tax Customers Warned Of Possible Identity Theft After Break-In At Local Franchise
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The Trustees and Committee of Billericay Parents Forum would like to wish you and you families a very happy and healthy 2015.
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Courses for Spring 2015
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I've been stamping approximately 9 years and am always learning something new. Stamping is a wonderful world shared with many wonderful ladies.
I've been stamping approximately 9 years and am always learning something new. Stamping is a wonderful world shared with many wonderful ladies.
I have been stamping for many years; my favorites still include Iris folding and sewing on my cards. I do love the new dies available and use them frequently. Although I continue to try new techniques, I always return to my favorites for many cards. I enjoy discovering new ways to use the same stamp, die, or technique. This certainly keeps the creative juices flowing and makes stamping and making cards continue to be interesting and fun. Hope you enjoy these samples of my latest. Carol Simonds
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Our guest artist this month is the DRS Designs Stamp Company. We're featuring some of their funnier, sample cards.
These cards were made by the Old City Stamp Club members!
Hi! I'm Jan McIntire and this month I am showing some things I have made using the We R Memory Keepers ® Envelope Punch Board.
This has turned out to be so much fun and so versatile. Just think: you can make 66 different sized envelopes but don't stop there. I made all these items using the Envelope Punch Board and there are many more ideas on the internet.
In fact, I have had so much fun, that I want to share with you. We will be having a workshop on Saturday, November 16, 10:30 – 3:30 just for playing with the envelope punch board. Check out the class schedule list for more details.
These cards were made by Claire Bishop using one sheet of patterned 12″ x 12″ card stock to decorate 15 cards. A copy of the cutting guide is available at Claire's Collectibles.
These cards were created by Elaine Daniels using the poppy set of stamps from My Favorite Things. You can do a lot with one set, obviously!
I started stamping in the late 70's proving a child could do it…just kidding. Oil painting was my love but in the 90's when I started working and had limited time to paint, stamping was my creative outlet. I would make a card before going to work and more after work. It is a great stress reliever.
These cards look like my "Blue Period"… mainly because I like blue! I used a Penny Black face and punched butterflies, stenciled butterflies with distress inks. Stamping and Cuddlebug folders make quick cards. The Daisies and Vase are Print Works Collection and Poppies are MFT stamps. I appreciate Claire being in business all these years. It is great to have a stamp store in St. Augustine!


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"City Stories: Stoops to Nuts"
February 10, 2015
@ Cornelia Street Café @ 6pm
"The Best of New York: Storytelling at The Cornelia Street Café…"
The New York Daily News
Barbara Aliprantis, is the recipient of an NSN Oracle Service Award" and acclaimed Storyteller/Mentor/Producer of Special Events and a Sign Language Instructor. She founded the "New York Story Exchange" which returns next next month with rotating hosts, Barbara, Michele Carlo, Nicole Ferarro, & Jeff Rose. http://barbaraaliprantis.wordpress.com.
Phillip Giambri's work has appeared in Artists In The Kitchen editions, "Walt's Corner," Silver Birch Press "Self Portrait" Poetry Collection, " City World Radio, and NewYorkCityTalking.com. He curates a monthly event, Rimes of The Ancient Mariner and collaborative events: "Barflies & Broken Angels," "Are You Dangerous?" and "What The Hell Is Love?" AncientMarinerTales.com
For over 30 years, Jim Hawkins has told stories and sung songs, mostly Irish. He's written a series of personal stories based on growing up in Astoria, Queens. The story he's telling tonight parallel's Tommy Pryor's boyhood on the east side of Manhattan. Jim's recording his work and will release his first CD sometime soon.
Sherryl Marshall is a New York singer who has worn many musical hats in her career. She has recorded or performed live with everyone from Gloria Gaynor, Leslie Gore, Darlene Love, Chubby Checker to Peter Wolf, Southside Johnny, Johnny Rivers, Lou Gramm of Foreigner to Black 47, RuPaul, Al Kooper, Albert Collins to Joni Mitchell, Jane Siberry, Valerie Simpson, Ashford & Simpson, The Klezmatics and a host of others. She was a regular member of the Buster Poindexter show for ten years. She has sung her original compositions with many different New York bands over the years and her show "The Life and Times of Sherita Marshone the Argentine Bombshelter" was performed at the famous Bottom Line and the fabulous BAM cafe.
Thomas Pryor's work is found in The New York Times, A Prairie Home Companion, and other periodicals. Pryor's memoir, "I Hate the Dallas Cowboys – tales of a scrappy New York boyhood," was published Oct 2014 (YBK). It's available on Amazon and other online booksellers.
Adam Wade is a fixture in the New York City storytelling and comedy scenes. He's the winner of 20 Moth SLAMS: 18 StorySLAM victories and 2 GrandSLAM Championships. He's been featured on The Moth Radio Hour Episode 1305, Episode 1410 and The Moth Podcast. Adam was featured in The New York Times piece on storytelling in New York City "Telling Tales With a Tear and a Smile" by Jason Zino. http://adamwade.com/


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Comfortable Property just 3 miles from the Anchorage Airport. This unit offers a central location for all that Anchorage has to offer.
This 3 bedroom unit is fully loaded with everything you need for the home away from home. The master bedroom has a king bed with direct access into the bath area. Bedroom 2 has two twin beds, bedroom 3 also has two twin beds. The Leather sofa folds out into a Queen for Sleep Overs. The unit offers sleeping (beds) for 8 and a full kitchen with Washer and Dryer. Included amenities are a local phone, cable, flat screen TV, DVD, CD, Stereo, WiFi Wireless internet, and a full supply of linens and kitchen accessories.
If you are looking for a clean and quiet place at a reasonable price than you have found it. This unit is well maintained and managed and we want your stay to be as comfortable as possible.
If you like walking, you are minutes from Alaska's famous coastal trail that follows the coast from downtown Anchorage to Kincaid Park. If athletics is your game travel the trails by walking, running, bike or roller blade your way through the city. Anchorage has hundreds of miles of bike trails throughout the city. Many dining opportunities are within walking distance from this location. Anchorage has a fun nightlife for those who like to go out. We have fantastic restaurants that offer the freshest seafood anywhere and when you have enjoyed dinner then dance at the many nightspots in the city.
One of the busiest float plane lakes in the world - Lake Hood, is a ten minute walk, and is the central location for fly out fishing and hunting trips. Fishing is what Alaska is best known for. You are at ground zero for the world famous Halibut, King Salmon, Red and Silver Fishing and don't forget the Crab! We Love the Crab!
Anchorage is a great winter destination also, and is a short 45 minute drive to Mt. Alyeska - a world class ski mountain with runs for all types of skill levels. The resort offers a tram lift with seven chair lifts, there is a restaurant at the top of the mountain and a 5 Star Alyeska Prince Hotel if you decide to overnight in the area. In winter you can enjoy cross country skiing, skate skiing, ice skating and opportunities for dog sledding and snow machining (snowmobiling).
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This condo was perfect for us over Thanksgiving this year as we awaited the birth of our first grand child. Craig and his family were quick in responding to us for the rentals availability and very accommodating in the unknowns of waiting for a baby to arrive. They were very flexible and helpful. The unit is nicely furnished and has plenty of bedding and linens. The added touch of soaps, shampoo, cinditioner, kitchen detergents and laundry detergent was a nice added touch. Though the kitchen does not have everything I would normally use to cook with we were able to have a nice thanksgiving dinner using the kitchen. The dining area is spacious and the living room is cozy. The fire place in the living room was a nice bonus. There was an easy light log that we used on Thanksgiving day after a long walk which was warm and cozy. Thanks again to Craig and his family for all your help and making our time in anchorage, waiting for our grand daughter to be born, much easier.
Condo was well furnished, equipped with all necessities and EXTREMELY comfortable beds . I would recommend this accommodation for family's or corporate style bookings. + owner helped set up Internet at 11 p.m.
We really enjoyed our stay! We traveled as an adult family; the space was great for three adults, two being married. The condo was the perfect size for meals, relaxing and felt like home. It was close to the airport, a 7 minute drive to down town and most other activities. quiet neighborhood. The only issue to consider is that the accomodations are for 6-8 but there is only one bathroom.
We selected this condo as our two days stay over in Anchorage. It is ended up to be a very good choice.
The condo is very spacious and clean. It accomodated our four people very well. We are very happy to stay here and owner Craig is very helpful too.
I would highly recommend this property. Everything looked better than in the pictures and I am always skeptical about that, but there was no reason to be in this situation! We loved it. We hope to come back in the near future as it was in the perfect location to get to basically everything. Help fund a family, not a hotel!
Though the street and the outside of the building suggested a well worn neighborhood, the apartment was actually quite nice and was comfortable for this late August visit to Anchorage. Two of the bedrooms had twin beds, but it still was great for two couples and a grown child. Kitchen, dining area and living room made it much more enjoyable than a hotel stay. And there was a washer/dryer right in the apt. Overall, we had a relaxing time here after seeing the sights. Thanks.
Summer time Activities include Fishing, Hunting, Sightseeing, Hiking, Biking, Roller Blading.
Winter Activities include, Downhill Skiing, Cross Country Skiing, Skate Skiing Snow Boarding, Ice Skating, Snow Machining, Dog Sledding and Ice Fishing
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Sep 1 2014 - May 14 2015
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2 night minimum stay
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Payment is usually accepted in the quoted currency (USD) unless the currency and the amount is specifically agreed in advance with the owner / advertiser.


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Yeah I know this has probably been asked before, but I couldn't find a good answer by searching. I recently made an easy cyser (5 gals cidey, 3 lbs honey). I made a starter with Red Star wine yeast and pitched it about 24 hours ago. No activity yet but there are white "gobs" floating in the mix. I figured I should have something going in there with the amount of sugar available. This is my first attempt with cider. Anything I can do with the lack activity?
It sounds like something's happening. Was the starter ACTIVE when you pitched it?
Add some yeast nutrient. Cider plus honey means the yeast will be really stressed at the beginning. It sounds like you are getting some growth and fermentation should start in a few days, but the nutrient will strengthen the yeast so they can cope with the high sugar levels.
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This Memorial Day will be marked by remembrances of fallen war heroes, but marred by the growing storm surrounding how ailing veterans are treated on their home soil.
The controversy started with allegations that a veterans hospital in Arizona faked records to conceal delays in providing treatments to vets, some of whom reportedly died while waiting. The probe since has widened to include 26 facilities nationwide.
President Barack Obama weighed in Wednesday, saying he "will not stand for" allegations of such misconduct and will be looking for someone to hold accountable.
Veterans Affairs Secretary Eric Shinseki, facing calls to resign, has ordered a review of scheduling practices at all VA clinics. In light of the turmoil, you may be wondering what's going on at the medical centers where area veterans seek care. I was, too.
It's no secret where I stand on the VA. I've written numerous columns documenting how the agency has botched or delayed benefits requests from veterans.
So I wasn't sure what I would find when I went digging into the VA inspector general's reports on medical facilities that serve veterans from the Lehigh Valley and surrounding counties.
The good news is there's not much bad news to share.
The most recent reviews for the Wilkes-Barre, Lebanon and Philadelphia medical centers, and the Allentown outpatient clinic, didn't identify what I'd consider to be significant problems.
That doesn't mean they were perfect, though. Problems were discovered, some of them concerning. And it's important to note that some of the reviews are dated and were limited in scope, meaning not all aspects of the facilities were examined.
The facilities did not dispute the findings and provided acceptable plans of correction, according to the reports.
The Wilkes-Barre center serves veterans in 18 counties, including Lehigh, Northampton, Carbon and Monroe.
Last year, the VA's Office of the Medical Inspector cleared the center of allegations made by a physician whistleblower, who alleged that patients were at risk because certain on-call physicians were not required to report to the facility when requested and could opt to provide instructions over the phone.
The Office of the Medical Inspector determined the center had a timely on-call response system.
The latest assessment by the VA inspector general was in June 2012.
The center got passing marks in nurse staffing, medication management and sedation procedures.
But inspectors found some problems, including that they couldn't find documentation that the center had notified patients about test results in a timely manner, including the results of biopsies in colorectal cancer screenings.
Inspectors checked whether patients with positive colorectal cancer screening test results received diagnostic testing within 60 days as required. They found two of 12 patients did not.
Inspectors also checked whether patients whose blood glucose values are considered "critical" got repeat tests. There was no documented evidence that two of 10 patients did.
The center failed to offer mental health services at least one evening a week as required and in six cases, medications ordered at discharge did not match those listed on patient discharge instructions.
In a statement in response to my questions, the Wilkes-Barre VA medical center said the findings and recommendations for improvement are tracked until resolved.
"We take each of their recommendations as a means to continuously strive to improve care and services that we provide our veterans," the center said.
The next routine inspection at the center is scheduled for July, so fresh data should be available this year.
The VA outpatient clinic on Hamilton Street in Allentown also was last reviewed by the inspector general in 2012. Findings included failure to document the foot-risk levels for 25 of 28 diabetic patients, and failure to provide normal mammography results to some patients within the required 14 days.
The clinic is scheduled for its next review sometime in federal fiscal year 2015.
There also is an outpatient clinic in Bangor that opened in 2004. It is scheduled for a visit from the inspector general in August. I didn't find any reports on that facility.
The VA medical center in Lebanon serves veterans from nine counties, including Berks and Schuylkill. The inspector general was there recently, in late February. The center's coordination of care and medication management got clean reports.
Problems were found with its pressure ulcer prevention and management program, including the failure of employees to consistently document information about patients' ulcers and whether daily skin inspections were performed.
The center also was called out for providing medical treatments during meals in a public dining area, according to the report.
The VA medical center in Philadelphia serves veterans in four counties including Bucks and Montgomery. The inspector general was there in June 2013.
The center's pressure ulcer prevention and management program and its nursing staffing passed muster, according to the report.
Deficiencies included failing to gather data regarding the appropriate use of observation beds and failing to adequately review the continuing stay of patients in acute-care beds. There was no evidence that the center had reviewed each use of cardiopulmonary resuscitation and that some employees had received training or competency assessments.
The center has implemented all of the corrective recommendations and the inspector general has closed all but one issue, the percentage of acute-care patients whose continued stays are reviewed, said Jennifer Askey, a spokeswoman for the medical center. She said the center anticipates resolving that issue this year.
In 2010, the Philadelphia VA medical center was fined $227,500 by the Nuclear Regulatory Commission for medical errors involving the use of iodine seeds to treat prostate cancer patients.
You can review VA inspector general reports for free at http://www.va.gov/oig/ under "search reports."
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A Sept. 29 report from Bloomberg stated that China and South Korea's support for shipbuilders may add to a glut of capacity, slowing a recovery in freight rates and vessel prices. The world's two largest shipbuilding nations have taken steps this year to aid shipyards and safeguard jobs as customers delay or scrap orders amid tumbling world trade. That support will likely ensure more vessels enter service, even as lines mothball and scrap existing ships because of a lack of cargo.
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BAE Systems announced it will invest approximately $100 million to expand drydocking capabilities at its San Diego shipyard.
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Maritime forces from Gulf of Guinea nations, Europe, South America, and the United States and several regional and international organizations concluded the multinational maritime exercise,
The damaged Scandlines ferry M/V Prinsesse Benedikte is being repaired at the Polish shipyard Remontowa and is expected to be ready before the end of June 2015.


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(December 18, 2012: Oakdale, MN 55128) The Tartan Titans topped the visiting Somerset Spartans basketball team by a final score of 69-50 in Tuesday's non-league game.
In their next game, the Titans face the Mahtomedi Zephyrs (Mahtomedi, MN) in a Classic Suburban game, on Friday, December 21. Tartan will attempt to move on its 4-0 season record. The Zephyrs enter the game with a 4-1 record after their 79-57 non-league win over Totino-Grace (Fridley, MN).
With the defeat, Somerset moves to 2-1 on the year. The Spartans travel to New Richmond (New Richmond, WI) to face the Tigers in a Middle Border game on Thursday, December 20. The Tigers enter the game with a record of 3-3. New Richmond lost 63-49 in their recent league game against Baldwin-Woodville (Baldwin, WI)
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In recent reviews, and as we continue to discuss movies based on the literary works of pulp horror/sci-fi author HP Lovecraft, the names Brian Yuzna and Stuart Gordon have popped up a lot. More specifically, the title Re-Animator keeps getting dropped into impolite conversation. The team of Gordon and Yuzna have enjoyed considerable acclaim from fans for their adaptations of Lovecraft material and for their ability to take Lovecraft's work and make it something new without losing the essence of what made the story work in the first place. They did this in a number of ways, but probably the wisest decision they made was to confine themselves to the periphery of Lovecraft's bibliography, selecting lesser known and all-but-forgotten stories rather than Lovecraft's best known and most beloved. The first of the author's story the duo chose to tackle was Herbert West, Re-Animator.
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Zombie Lake
My viewing of Zombie Lake was one of those events that lead you to question everything in your life that has lead up to it. I wouldn't necessarily say that it was a "where did I go wrong" moment, because many of the choices that brought me to it couldn't in themselves be considered mistakes. Nonetheless, when you get to the point where you see watching Zombie Lake as some kind of solemn obligation, it's a circumstance that bares some investigation. And I would be lying if I didn't admit that, amidst all the questioning of how and why, I also found myself asking if there was not some way that all of this could have been avoided.
Dead Space: Downfall
After struggling through the lackluster Resident Evil: Degeneration, I wasn't overly excited to jump headfirst into another animated feature film prequel to a scary video game. Even less inclined was I to watch Dead Space: Downfall because I'd never played the game and likely won't play it for a very long time, as I do not own a gaming system for which the game is produced. Still, there was no way I was not going to watch, at some point, an animated sci-fi/horror movie, so I figured I may as well get it over with. If nothing else, at least this one was traditional cel animation (or the computer-enhanced version of cel animation that exists today).
It turns out that Dead Space: Downfall is pretty acceptable. Totally generic, yeah. Completely devoid of originality or imagination, yep. Utterly disposable, sure. But after such a rocky road through recent science fiction, horror, and animated films (a road that brought me to Resident Evil: Degeneration, Diary of the Dead, and Heavy Metal 2000), generic formula executed in adequate fashion was more than enough to draw a sigh of relief and unengaged satisfaction from me. Continue reading Dead Space: Downfall
Resident Evil: Degeneration
Oh, now you're just messing with me. This is the third horror film I've watched recently, and I'm now officially three for three on movies in which a character says, "This is like a bad horror movie!" And once again, it's because the movie is a bad horror movie. Why can't, just once, we have a character who remarks, "This is like a good horror movie!" Anyway, unlike Hellraiser: Hellworld and Diary of the Dead, I went into Resident Evil: Degeneration fully expecting it to be awful but hoping that it might at least be watchable. And that's about what I got though it was slightly less watchable than I was hoping.
I am a Resident Evil fan. As increasingly dumb as they are, and as increasingly dumb as I am for feeling this way, I've liked all three of the live-action movies. The Resident Evil video games are the only ones I've ever played consistently. So for once, I'm the target market for a movie based on a video game. That said, you know the "cut scenes" in the video games — those sequences where you can't play the game and instead have to watch as the plot is advanced through a combination of middling CGI, bad writing, and unspeakable acting? If you've ever watched one of those and thought, "this would be awesome if it went on for 90 minutes," then Resident Evil: Degeneration is the movie for you. For me, it was an exercise is tedium, albeit tolerable tedium.
Grapes of Death
"Dreams and life — it's the same thing, or else it's not worth living." — Baptiste, Jean Rollin's Les Enfants du Paradis
From time to time, I notice there are certain directors whose films I undeniably love yet always preface a positive review of with some manner of disclaimer along the lines of "not for everyone" or "you have to be in the right mind." More times than not, the director to which I'm referring is Jess Franco. However, this largely reflexive defensiveness could just as easily find itself employed in the shielding French director Jean Rollin. But I'm not going to fall back on any of that today, or any other day from here on out until I forget that I've just made this proclamation. I'm a big boy, after all, and its time to embrace my love of Jess Franco, Jean Rollin, and any other thoroughly cockeyed Eurocult director without any caveats or attempts to justify my love out of some ill-conceived sense of guilt that, because of some glowing review I might write of Blue Rita or La Vampire Nue, someone is going to go out and watch those movie and then wonder what the hell is going on. But really, that's not something of which I should be ashamed of or feel guilty over, is it? Because if more people were watching Diamonds of Kilimanjaro or Shivers of the Vampire, then that's a step in the right direction, isn't it? Provided you think the right direction is mod Euro starlets constantly taking off their clothes during psychedelic stripteases performed to crazy jazz music in some club decorated with pop art sensibilities on overdrive — and you all know that's my vision of a perfect world. Also, I would be able to fly and turn invisible, and anything I carry is also invisible if I want it to be. And I am immortal.
I went through a couple decades and then some having never even heard of Jean Rollin. It wasn't until Cathal Tohill and Pete Tombs' book Immoral Tales that I heard mention of Rollin's name. While the description of Rollin's films seemed interesting, it was the smattering of stills that really entranced me, and not just because they were frequently of unclothed women. They were also of unclothed men. Because, you know, the French and all. Unfortunately, my new knowledge of Jean Rollin was not accompanied by an ability to actually see any of the movies about which I was reading. At the time, pretty much the only source for Jean Rollin films was Video Search of Miami, and having once ordered a video from them, I knew to never do it again. But then I noticed whilst browsing the videos at a local establishment that they had a couple Rollin films of dubious legality and questionable reproduction quality, but whatever. It only cost a buck-fifty for the rental, so I picked up a little something called Raisins de la Mort. Raisins of Death? That didn't sound too scary, even if the California Raisins sort of creeped me out. But it was also a zombie film, and up until very recently, when a long line of horrible shot on video zombie films did me in, I could never pass up a zombie film.
Then came the DVD explosion, and thanks to Redemption Video, a whole slew of Rollin films found their way into my collection and, it goes without saying, into my heart. Because, you know, the French and passion and all that. I learned a few things about Rollin, chief among them that the first of his films that I'd seen was not really typical of his output, which often revolved around vacant-eyed vampire girls in mod mini-dresses, when they had anything on at all. By comparison, Raisins de la Mort was almost an actual film. Most of the time, Rollin shot his films with the intent of achieving a surreal, logic-defying atmosphere. He also tended to shoot with almost no money, only amateur actors, and usually no script. The end results were often…complex…to digest. Rollin's first film, La Viol du Vampire, was made more or less on a whim by Rollin and a group of enthusiastic horror film fans. It was never meant to be much more than a fan film, and Rollin's goal was to pack a small theater with friends and friends of friends and have a fun night. As fate would have it, France happened to be in the middle of a slew of crazy demonstrations and riots, meaning that Rollin's little homemade experimental art-horror film was one of the only new films theater owners could get their hands on. And thus, Rollin found himself with an actual release on his hands — albeit a poorly received release. Parisians may have been looking for a revolution in 1968, but not the one Rollin's film offered them.
But Jean Rollin continued unphased. After all, he never intended for his film to be embraced by a wide audience. Rollin had been raised by artist and, as a child, surrounded by luminaries and lunatics from the fringe of the art world, including a number of Surrealists. Their vision of art obviously informed Rollin's eventual work, and his repertoire is comprised largely of films that concentrate heavily on dreamy imagery, hallucinatory surrealism, and general weirdness. Sacrificed in the fray were things like logic, scripts, plot — little things like that. European cult film directors have often been criticized for shuffling these things to the back burner, just as they've been praised for their ability to create amazing imagery and mood. I'm torn, since on the one hand, I like scripts and plots and feel that film is a medium in which so many aspects of art — imagery, music, writing — must come together. On the other hand, I really like a lot of these relatively plotless movies, and I have a tremendous capacity for extracting meaning from apparent meaningless. That's what you learn, kids, if you take film classes and work as a journalist who interviews both politicians and movie stars.
But that's a discussion for a different Rollin film, because we're here today to discuss one of his more accessible films, though it certainly has its fair share of Rollin's signature oddity. Compared to most of his work, though, Grapes of Death, as it is known this week, is positively comprehensible and well-planned.
For many of the cult film fans who might be familiar with Jean Rollin without being Jean Rollin fans, it's probably because of his infamous zombie film, Zombie Lake. The Internet certainly doesn't lack for coverage of this masterpiece of complete and utter incompetence, and lord knows I've done my part. The big difference between Rollin's usual bizarre output and Zombie Lake is that Zombie Lake is pretty much indefensible. Don't get me wrong, I love me some Zombie Lake. I might even watch it again tonight, but the incompetence on display there is purely born of a complete and total lack of interest in making a good movie, and not from some desire to make a weird, arty film. Given the reputation of Zombie Lake, which in turn has informed the opinion of many people who don't know Rollin for anything but Zombie Lake, delving once again into the rich, creamy lather of a Jean Rollin directed zombie film would seem…well, about as enticing as doing anything involving rich, creamy lather other than getting a good shave with a straight razor and dollop of heated shaving cream.
And while Grapes of Death may not be quite as satisfying as a good shave delivered by a talented barber who smells of menthol blended with spices and lower woodsy notes, it's still a heck of a lot better than Zombie Lake, and just as Rollin doesn't deserve to be judged purely on the "merits" of Zombie Lake, neither does Grapes of Death deserve to be off-handedly dismissed and placed at the same low level as that green-faced Nazi zombie opus.
Grapes of Death is an episodic series of events following Elizabeth (Marie-Georges Pascal), who finds herself on the run after she and her friend are attacked on a train by a young man who seems well on the way to having his face fall off. It turns out, we learn, that an experimental pesticide has contaminated the grapes used to make wine, thus turning much of France into — well, not exactly zombies, but close enough, especially in this post 28 Days Later era when the definition of zombie has been somewhat blurred. Rollin's zombies showcase certain obvious characteristics of zombies as defined by the George Romero movies that have become more or less the de facto zombie rule handbook. Some of them shamble aimlessly about with their arms in awkward positions. They like to bite people. And their bodies and faces tend to decay and fester with oozing boils. But they also like to stab people with pitchforks, brandish torches, travel at a relaxed jog, and prepare dinner. Depending on the state of the infection, some people seem completely gone into a flesh-hungry zombie state, and some are still able to talk and even feel guilt and remorse over what they are being compelled by the infection to do.
Elizabeth wanders a bleak French countryside, encountering infected people from time to time and screaming in fear. Occasionally, she also meets uninfected people, but she still usually finds reason to scream in fear, since those people often end up on the wrong end of some bladed farm implement wielded by a grinning ghoul. Grapes of Death takes the unique approach of eschewing the standard "hunker down in a house and argue with each other as the living dead amass outside" for a much more freewheeling and wide open approach. Elizabeth spends most of her time outdoors in wide-open spaces. She is, at these times, relatively safe. It is only when she ventures into the closed quarters of homes or walled medieval style farm towns that the trouble begins, and the confined spaces always work against her. She eventually meet two uninfected farmers who avoided the infection because, although it is very un-French of them, they prefer beer over wine. Elizabeth's fortunes seem to change once she meets up with these blue collar salts of the earth, but a rather large coincidence brings her into contact with her boyfriend (who we've never seen until he shows up at the end of the movie), and since things never end well for people in a zombie film…well, you get the picture.
In a crowded field of zombie films that tend to be largely identical to one another, few stand out. Those that do either accomplish this because they invented or are so good at executing the well-worn formula, or they have found some way to provide a unique twist on expectations while still conforming to certain expectations. Grapes of Death falls into the latter category. It is basically a zombie film, but it's not like other zombie films. It's open instead of confined; the zombies are cognoscente of their descent into murderous bloodlust, even if they are helpless to stop it; and although the film has plenty of gore (and gratuitous nudity), the scares come not from any sort of visceral punch but rather from the eerie atmosphere Rollin creates. The desolate French countryside Rollin uses as his location is at once familiar and strangely alien. What we expect of idyllic rolling hills and quaint old villages is subverted as soon as the oozy-foreheaded crazies start prowling about. Similarly, Rollin keeps seasoned viewers of zombie films off balance by delivering something other than what you expect, at least some of the time. And where as many zombie films, especially recent ones, rely on pumped up adrenaline and action, Grapes of Death meanders aimlessly across the French countryside at the same pace as its confused protagonist.
Coming out in 1978, Rollin's pseudo-zombie dream was one of the earliest European attempts to mimic George Romero's hugely influential Dawn of the Dead, though in tone and approach, Grapes of Dead has more in common with Jorge Grau's oft short-changed 1974 zombie film Let Sleeping Corpses Lie. Both films share a pastoral rural setting turned sinister with experimental pest control methods being the culprit behind the madness. But Grau's zombies are most definitely the living dead, where as Rollin's zombies have more in common with creations from another George Romero film, 1973's The Crazies. In fact, if I had to pick one film that was the most likely influence on Grapes of Death, it would be The Crazies, which is the tale of a small town that becomes infected with a virus that turns people into murderous nutjobs. Where Grapes of Death differs significantly from Romero's film is in the mood. Romero, a former director of industrial and instructional films, has always been a largely clinical director, injecting a sense of matter of fact reason into fantastic events through his reserved direction. Rollin, on the other hand, allows the bizarre events of his film to dictate the atmosphere. Thus, while both films take place in somewhat foreboding, winterly rural locations, Rollin's looks much more like something out of a fevered nightmare. In addition to the ragged countryside, punctuated by strangely shaped rock formations and mist, Rollin makes excellent use of crumbling old walled towns. Everywhere is a palpable sense of decay.
Both The Crazies and Grapes of Death inform the basic premise of more current films, like 28 Days Later, though whether or not those films played much role in influencing 28 Days Later is something I do not know. And of course, that movie takes yet another very different approach to the same basic premise.
Then there's the trance-like electronic music score, minimalist and reminiscent of Tangerine Dream. Composer Phillipe Sissman only has this and one other work to his credit, and even here he doesn't contribute much more than one weird synth theme that is used to remarkably good effect. It clashes with the natural setting around it, and with the decrepit, lived-in look of the film's overgrown villages, but it works perfectly with the hypnotic mood of the film. It helps communicate the idea that something is not quite right.
Rollin's film depends largely on young Marie-Georges Pascal, who like many of Rollin's actors, was minimally experienced at the time. She appeared in a number of erotic films with titles like I Am Frigid…Why? and Hot and Naked. Although Grapes of Death is a great leap forward for her, nothing really ever came of it. In 1985, with her film career having gone nowhere, she committed suicide. Her eventual fate lends an additional level of melancholy to the film, especially given the downhearted ending. It's obvious she has some talent, though, as she manages to create an interesting character even though she (like everyone else) has minimal dialog and spends an inordinate amount of time screaming as she witnesses one horror or another. It's the simple everyman (or everywoman) quality that endears her to the viewer. Plus, she rarely does things that are completely and incomprehensibly stupid just so she can move the plot along. I guess that's one of the benefits of not having much of a plot.
Supporting her are a cast largely unrecognizable to me, as like most Americans, if it isn't Gerard Depardieu being flustered or Jean Reno punching someone, I don't know many French actors. Some of them, like the two beer-loving guys who come to Elizabeth's rescue, are experienced actors. But the only real familiar face to me is Brigitte Lahaie, the French porn star turned Jean Rollin muse. She appeared in many of his films and acted as sort of a muse, in much the same way Soledad Miranda (and later Lina Romay) did for Jess Franco. She has a small part here, as a woman who befriends Elizabeth (or so it would seem) and gives her protection from a town full of crazies. Of course, I'd always like to see more of her, but that's what films like Fascination are for. She did star in one more of Rollin's variations on the zombie theme, 1980's strange Night of the Hunted, in which France is afflicted with mass memory loss and hysteria, causing Brigitte to have to wander around nude a lot for some reason I've never fully comprehended but am never the less happy to accept.
Grapes of Death may not be exactly what people expect from a zombie film, and even if it is Rollin's most accessible and straightforward narrative, that doesn't mean that it doesn't rely heavily on weirdness and surrealism. I personally find it thoroughly hypnotic and imaginative. Especially after watching so many poorly-made carbon copy zombie films of late, it's refreshing to return to something this unique. A year later, Lucio Fulci's Zombie would come out and pretty much define the European (by then, almost exclusively Italian) zombie film for the next…well, to this very day. Fulci works in much the same way as Rollin and considers many of the same things important — the creepy atmosphere; the construction of striking, haunting imagery; the sense of decay generated by moody locations; and of course the disregard for strong scriptwriting. But Rollin is much more lyrical in his approach, and even though Grapes of Death has plenty of goo and gore (it was one of the very first — possibly the very first — French gore film), there is something decidedly different about it. If Lucio Fulci is the Chang Cheh of zombie films — all visceral punches and testosterone — then Jean Rollin's Grapes of Death is like something from Chu Yuan. Poetic, dreamy, perhaps feminine in a way, even when naked women are being beheaded or run through with pitchforks.
It's a shame that Zombie Lake, the movie that was too crappy even for Jess Franco, remains the best known Jean Rollin film. Most of his movies remained unseen for years, and even their initial releases played to scarcely more than a smattering of people. Grapes of Death is one of my favorite zombie films, or whatever those sort-of zombie, crazy bleeding people are called. I can, and often do, watch this and many other Rollin films over and over. Sometimes I may only half pay attention to them, like albums playing in the background, but keeping them in the corner of your eye or at the periphery of your consciousness suits them well. Of course, I also like sitting down and paying attention to them, as I think many (but not all) of his films are quite rewarding. If you are as tired as I am of movies where a group of strangers board up the windows and yell at each other for 75 minutes until the zombies bust in and eat everyone, Grapes of Death might be the remedy you're looking for. I recommend you view it with a nice, fruity Cabernet Sauvignon.
Zombie 3
Many people will list Plan Nine from Outer Space as the undisputed king of movies considered so awful they're wonderful, and I'll give the devil his due. That's a damn fine film. But if I were to update things a bit, I wouldn't hesitate to install Zombie 3 as the new reigning king of bad film. Mere words fail to capture just how truly entertaining this horrid piece of tripe is. For those who don't know the story, Lucio Fulci raked in the big bucks with his tropical island romp Zombie, and like any decent director taking orders from a greedy producer figured why not cash in on the success and do a sequel. The proposed Zombie 3 was troubled from the get-go.


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