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Heart: I'm bummed as all gitout. Our signing class sucks. Sucks! SUCKS!!!
Head: Well, it was about what any realistic, intelligent person expected, under the circumstances.
Heart: Waddaya mean? We didn't get Bell. For the umpteenth straight year, we didn't get a difference-maker at RB. We didn't get a single 5 star and only four 4-stars.
Head: We're ranked in the top 25. That's better than it could have been.
Heart: Who cares? We're 11th out of 14 SEC teams. Nothing else matters but how we relate in conference. Bama had five 5's and twelve 4's.
Head: But once we tried to back the Brinks truck Clay Travis rented up to the Grudens' Douglas Lake cabin, and he said, "Tennessee always will be a special place to Cindy and I, but blah, blah, blah," you had to know this recruiting class wouldn't be much to speak of, at least on the front end, and most likely, we'd have to get a good 2014 class in and season 'em for a year before we can be good. In other words, when they're sophomores in 2015 may be our first chance to be good again, if Butch's hire turns out like we hope.
Heart: No splash hire; no splash in recruiting, right?
Head: No. No demi-god rock star like Gruden, and no one could turn a thirty-something ranked class worse than Vandy's at the time into a top 10 class, including Butch, especially when he only had about 30 recruiting days in which to do it.
Heart: But even your rational approach has us with little to no chance at Atlanta, let alone an SEC championship, until 2015 at the earliest. Even if you're right, how can you not think about slitting your wrists with that long a wait? We've stunk it up since the 2008 season. By 2015, we'll have gone seven full seasons of suck.
Head: How can you not be rational about this?
Heart: Perhaps you'd like a lesson from Noah Webster, who says "fan" comes from "fanatic," which carries with it more than a modicum of irrationality?
Head: You have that covered, in spades. You can't expect a new coach to win big until year three, unless he inherited a full cupboard and a winning program, especially in the toughest conference in the country. And in case you've forgotten, we've been through 4 coaches since 2008. Really, how could you have expected anything different, and not been prepared for it?
Heart: Hmm, the doctor told me my Momma was gonna die long before it happened, but I still cried when it happened.
Head: You can't blame Butch.
Heart: Who the flip CAN I blame? I feel much better when I can work up a nice, healthy hate for the evil bastiges who ruined our program.
Head: You feel better? Hate is unhealthy. Studies have proven it. You're only hurting yourself. Haven't you read Nathaniel Hawthorne's "The Scarlett Letter"?
Heart: I'd like to book you, Hester Prynne, the Rev. Dimmesdale, and the horses you all rode in on for unlawful carnal knowledge.
Head: Well, even the Good Book says that hating a man is the same as killing him in your heart.
Heart: Oh, no, I'd like to kill the sons of female dogs responsible for this debacle in real life, but only after they were tortured. I wouldn't want to kill them quickly or painlessly. Lethal injection is far too kind.
Head: You actually have a "kill list"? You're kidding, right?
Heart: Of course I am. My list is just, ahem, a "hypothetical" one.
Head: Football is just a game.
Heart: Right. Like Jesus was just a Galilean furniture builder.
Head: You didn't just make a LITERAL comparison of football to religion, did you?
Heart: Well, prayer may be the only thing to keep a bunch of us from suicide, if we continue looking that bad on the field.
Head: You don't really think God cares about who wins a football game, do you?
Heart: He loves all His children, and this child of God dies a little inside every single time I see us get whipped by Bama, UF, USCe, and UGA.
Head: Speaking of children, surely you can't approve of low class fans being mean to Vonn Bell? He's just a kid.
Heart: He is dead to me. And a traitor to the Great and Sovereign State of Tennessee. He pledged to fight with THE university of a state which fought with the Yankees in The War of Northern Aggression. That, and it's cold up there. And their buckeye leaf helmet stickers look like cannabis. And Brutus Buckeye looks stupid. Stupid and gay—not that there's anything wrong with that.
Head: Perhaps he doesn't think of this as an actual war, where real people are killed in real life?
Heart: Lee surrendered; I didn't. But nuthin' dyin' here except all my hopes and dreams. Crushed like a cigarette butt under the cartoonishly large tire of an Alabama redneck's monster pickup truck.
Head: Are you really that big a wuss? Would you really let a team's won-loss record determine whether or not you live a happy life? Does your happiness depend on the vagaries of the decisions of immature, 17 and 18 year old children, many of whom have a God complex due to having been worshipped in HS?
Heart: Well, now that you put it that way—yes. Yes. I am that big a wuss. But it's MANLY wussiness. And I say that LOUDLY, and in the most burly fashion.
Head: Thought so. Just checking. Anyway, Butch will get it turned around. Win, and the recruits will come.
Heart: The recruits will only come if we win, and we can't win.
Head: Stay positive, Heart.
"Bravely taking to his feet, he beat a very brave retreat." Sir Robin's Minstrels.


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KeyLime Cove Indoor Waterpark Resort
KeyLime Cove, the official resort of nearby Six Flags Great America, offers a year round tropical resort experience. The massive indoor water park features a wave pool, body and tube slides, a lazy river, waterfalls and whirlpools. Besides the splashy fun, KeyLime Cove offers a variety of restaurants and entertainment options geared to both kids and parents. Grab a little "me" time and indulge in the luxurious Paradise Mist Spa, or pamper your princess at The Enchanted Lagoon Kids Spa.
CITY: Gurnee
Starved Rock Lodge
Full-service Conference Center in Starved Rock State Park. Dining room, bar, veranda, outdoor dining, indoor pool (for Lodge guests). Retreats, meetings, banquets and dream weddings. Lodge has 69 rooms and 21 cabin rooms in a rustic, wooded setting.
CITY: Oglesby
CoCo Key Water Resort - Rockford
CoCo Key, one of Illinois' largest indoor water parks, is Rockford's home for any-weather family water park fun. Attached to the Best Western Clock Tower Resort and Conference Center, CoCo Key Water Resort makes for a perfect tropical family getaway. Explore over 60,000 square feet of indoor water park fun with three giant waterslides, Coconut Grove Adventure River, Parrot's Perch interactive Play Island, indoor/outdoor spa, kiddie pool with zero depth entry, 10,000 square foot Key Quest Arcade, private cabanas, birthday party rooms, and more
CITY: Rockford
Chestnut Mountain Resort
Ski along scenic slopes at Galena's Chestnut Mountain Resort, perched high above the Mississippi River. Rated by Ski Magazine as one of the top ski resorts in the Midwest, Chestnut Mountain goes all out with a snowboarding park and night skiing. Stay at the rustic 120-room lodge, which has three restaurants, including the fine-dining Sunset Grille. There are fun non-skiing activities in the summer as well, including boat cruises on the Mississippi Explorer and the exhilarating Alpine Slide, which speeds 2,000 feet down a hillside. Or try the new Segway Mountain Adventure Tours, a three-mile guided ride through rolling terrain.
CITY: Galena
Jumer's Casino & Hotel - Rock Island
Jumer's Casino & Hotel is one of the largest land-based casinos in the state of Illinois. Jumer's is where Art Deco meets 21st Century gaming. The all on one level casino floor features the latest in gaming fun. Over 1,000 slots, 25 table games, and a live Poker Room. In addition, you will enjoy a night club, sports bar, and four distinct restaurants featuring everything from steak and seafood, to outstanding buffets, and deli-style menus. The luxurious hotel offers 205 hotel rooms, an indoor pool, fitness center, and a full-service Spa. We're the perfect place for leisure travel and for meetings, conventions, parties, or banquets. Our luxurious hotel has all the modern amenities guests expect. Oh! What a feeling! You are going to love the new Jumer's Casino & Hotel.
CITY: Rock Island
Eagle Ridge Resort & Spa
At Eagle Ridge Resort & Spa go golfing on one of four championship courses, horseback riding along hilly wooded trails, boating on the sapphire waters of Lake Galena, or soaring over the countryside in a hot air balloon with Galena on the Fly. Relax in the luxury of the resort's Stonedrift Spa with a pampering massage. Eagle Ridge offers a wide variety of lodging that ranges from traditional inn rooms to golf villas and distinctive homes.
CITY: Galena
Harrah's Joliet Casino & Hotel
Featuring 1,100+ slot machines, most Video Poker in town, 25 table games, and WSOP Poker room. Experience exceptional dining at the Reserve steakhouse and luxurious comfort in our hotel.
CITY: Joliet
The Lodge at Giant City State Park
Make the scenic trek to Giant City State Park for the all-you-can-eat fried chicken dinner, served in the rustic dining room at Giant City Lodge. The family-style Southern fried chicken comes with made-from-scratch dumplings, mashed potatoes and biscuits with rich country milk gravy.
CITY: Makanda
Lincolnshire Marriott Resort
A full service resort, located on 175 naturally wooded acres of Chicago's North Shore, offering an ideal setting for retreat-style meetings, romantic getaways, weddings and fun-for-the-whole-family vacations or reunions. Enjoy the 18-hole PGA championship golf course, award-winning Marriott Theatre, tennis club, along with several on-site restaurants, a lounge and Starbucks. While staying in one of the 383 rooms or 6 suites, enjoy a swim in the indoor or outdoor pool, work out in the fully equipped fitness center and relax in the whirlpool. There are also 26 meeting rooms totaling 40,000 sq ft. available for any planned event.
CITY: Lincolnshire
Hilton Springfield
Explore Springfield from the contemporary Hilton Springfield hotel, located in the heart of downtown Springfield and just minutes from many popular attractions. The excellent downtown location of the hotel allows guests to enjoy the many historical attractions, quaint shops and cozy bistros that downtown Springfield offers.
CITY: Springfield
Stoney Creek Inn & Suites
The Northwoods theme runs through this 140 room, 10,000 sq.ft. of meeting space hotel. A walk-through lobby & glass elevator greet each guest. The Wilderness Park indoor/outdoor pool area is a great place to relax. Suites are available with hot tubs & fireplaces! Internet access & meeting space is available for the business traveler & meeting planner. An atmosphere that is uniquely different. This is a very family-friendly hotel property and close to attractions including the John Deere Pavilion, John Deere Store, Celebration Belle Riverboat, Channel Cat Water Taxi, shopping, dining and nightlife. The hotel provides complimentary shuttle airport shuttle service, High-speed wireless internet access, and complimentary hot breakfast. The hotel property is located conveniently right off Interstate 74.
CITY: Moline
Homewood Suites by Hilton
The Homewood Suites by Hilton Chicago-Downtown, located one block west of North Michigan Avenue (The Magnificent Mile) is Chicago's upscale, all suite hotel that will help you make yourself at home while traveling.
CITY: Chicago
Stoney Creek Inn
This Northwoods-themed lodge features a total of 165 rooms, including 13 theme suites, 17 fireplaces, and 4 Premiere suites. The extensive meeting facilities accommodate events for up to 350. The lodge also includes an enclosed "Wilderness Park" with an indoor/outdoor swim through pool, whirlpool, sauna, game room and two outdoor patio areas. The Cottages at Stoney Creek Inn, a 12 room extended stay property, including 2 Premiere suites. Each room features full kitchen, deck, high speed internet access, desk and laundry access. All guests at Stoney have access to our exercise room, in-room movies, evening Health Bar and hot breakfast served daily. Located on the marina, 3/4 miles from the Casino.
CITY: East Peoria
Hilton Chicago
Luxury hotel located on Michigan Ave. overlooking Grant Park and Lake Michigan
CITY: Chicago
Aloft Bolingbrook
Aloft Bolingbrook is a sassy, savvy, hip, trendy hotel located at The Promenade Bolingbrook. Mix & mingle with friends at the WXYZ lounge, stay and play at our indoor pool or fitness center, and breeze into an Aloft room featuring custom amenities.
CITY: Bolingbrook
Robin Hood Woods Resort & Campground
This resort and campground has 5 Cabins and over 200 campsites located in a wooded area with water, electricity, and sewers. There is an Inground outdoor pool, 2 bathhouses, pavilion, gameroom, playground, and a store on the property. The Rental cottages and log cabins come with air, kitchens, and bath. The Nine cabins also have satellite TV. The resort is 2.5 miles from Lake Shelbyville. Open April 1st - October 31st each year. Wi-Fi Access.
CITY: Shelbyville
Best Western Designer Inn and Suites
Standard rooms have spacious living areas, microwaves and refrigerators. Most rooms have private balconies or patios, some have fireplaces. Whirlpool and theme rooms available. Indoor/year-round outdoor pool and hot tub.
CITY: Galena
LaSalle Peru KOA Campground
Camping in a country setting away from interstate noise. RV, Tent Sites & Cabin Rentals. General Store, showers, heated pool, WiFi & cable TV.
CITY: Utica
Kilbuck Creek
Located in the heart of the mid-west in Monroe Center, Illinois, just a 20 minute drive south from Rockford, a quiet, majestic dwelling sits among the trees that seclude Kilbuck Creek from sight of even its closest neighbors. This secluded sanctuary in the wilderness could be the location of your upcoming wedding, family reunion, church or business retreat or romantic getaway.
CITY: Monroe Center
The Drake Hotel
The Drake is a cityscape landmark and has been a symbol of white glove elegance for eighty years. The pride of all Chicagoans, it has been the first choice of celebrities and Heads of State since its opening in 1920. Scenes from several movies were filmed at The Drake Hotel including Risky Business, My Best Friend's Wedding, What Women Want, Continental Divide, Flags of Our Fathers and Wicker Park were filmed at the hotel.
CITY: Chicago
Oak Terrace Resort & Spa
The Inn overlooks a championship golf course with each room featuring a private balcony overlooking the course. Offers 37 rooms, indoor pool, and hot tub. This 3-story full service resort and day spa is a Chalet nestled in the woods overlooked Lake Beyers. With 2 fireplaces, 9 treatment rooms, nail salon, full service hair salon, hydrotherapy tubs. Oak Terrace has meeting and banquet facilities, bar and restaurant, 18-hole golf course, fitness center, Zumba classes, tennis, hiking, and boating, hotel and villa accommodations. Also houses Lakeview Spa with a full compliment of services and a Boutique. There is a 66 acre fishing lake and easy access to boat parking. Wi-Fi.
CITY: Pana
Country Inn & Suites By Carlson - Galena
Stay at one of Galena's finest hotels, offering 75 rooms including specialty suites. Complimentary continental-plus breakfast. Indoor waterpark featuring 72-foot waterslide, whirlpool, wading pool/frog waterslide. Free Wi-Fi.
CITY: Galena
Clock Tower Resort & Conference Center & CoCo Key Water Park
Located right off of Interstate 90. Guests traveling for work can make the most of their stay with many businesses and organizations within just a few miles of this Rockford hotel. The spacious, clean rooms offer wireless Internet access, a coffeemaker, cable or satellite television with in-room movies and much more. There are two dining options right on property with the Tilted Kilt Pub & Eatery and Tempo Italian Bistro & Lounge. There is an indoor and outdoor heated pool, fitness center, business center, free complimentary WiFi and more. CoCo Key, one of Illinois' largest indoor water parks, offers over 60,000 square feet of fun with water slides, activity pools, a lazy river, an interactive play island, private cabanas and party rooms, and a 10,000 square foot arcade. We happily accept birthday parties and group outings!
CITY: Rockford
Trump International Hotel & Tower Chicago
Soaring 92 stories above the Loop and North Michigan Avenue, Trump International Hotel & Tower® Chicago is a showcase of bold style and engaging design, polished stainless steel and iridescent-tinted glass. It is the tallest reinforced concrete building in the world, and downtown Chicago's most enviable address.
CITY: Chicago
The Chateau Hotel & Conference Center
Recreational options are plentiful at the Chateau Hotel & Conference Center. Guests can swim in the indoor pool, relax in the sauna or whirlpool, workout in the exercise room, jog on the twelve mile Constitution Trail that connects to the property, or visit the nearby Shoppes at College Hills outdoor mall. The property offers complimentary wireless high speed internet access, 7am-10pm complimentary transportation service, 24-hour airport shuttles, coffee makers, irons, ironing boards, hair dryers, electronic keyless entry door locks, banquet and conference facilities for up to 500 people and free parking.
CITY: Bloomington
Ramada Inn Lake Shore
Designed for business and leisure travelers. Clean, comfortable, and large rooms with a magnificent view of the Chicago skyline from the shore of Lake Michigan.
CITY: Chicago
Champaign Courtyard by Marriott
Our staff at the Courtyard by Marriott is 100% focused on providing you with an exceptional level of customer service! Conveniently located near the University of Illinois and many great local attractions such as Market Place Mall, Memorial Stadium, Staerkel Planetarium and much more!
CITY: Champaign
Chicago's Essex Inn
Floor-to-ceiling windows afford beautiful views of the Museum Campus at this South Loop hotel. Chicago's Essex Inn is close to downtown shopping and museums, and features an all-season, sky-lit rooftop pool with an adjacent outdoor garden. Dine in at Tribute, a classic American restaurant with a modern culinary edge. Offers breakfast, lunch and dinner as well as "grab and go" options for on-the-go business people.Free shuttle to the exclusive Magnificent Mile shopping district.
CITY: Chicago
Sheraton Chicago Hotel & Towers
The Sheraton Chicago Hotel & Towers is Chicago's premier downtown riverfront hotel, just off Michigan Ave. and within a short walk of Navy Pier, shopping, and entertainment.
CITY: Chicago
Holiday Inn - Alton
If you're searching for full-service hotels in Alton, IL, look no further. In addition to state-of-the-art event facilities, we have a large atrium with comfortable seating to encourage conversation. We also have added all new 32" flat screen tvs in all guest rooms. Located at the intersection of Route 140 and Route 3, and within minutes of I-255 , I-270, and the Amtrak Station, this hotel boasts unparalleled amenities and the friendliest staff, as well as ideal proximity to downtown Alton.
CITY: Alton
Timmerman's Hotel & Resort
At Timmerman's Hotel & Resort, we provide the little comforts that make you feel at home. Conveniently located to nearby attractions; such as, shopping, skiing, golfing, gambling casinos and more. Come see our newly-renovated property.
CITY: East Dubuque
Super 8 - McLean
The McLean Super 8 is conveniently located just off I-55, 15 miles south of Bloomington-Normal. The hotel provides free high speed wireless internet, complimentary Super Start breakfast, guest laundry facilities, and a heated indoor pool. The rooms feature micro-fridges, 27 inch TVs, hair dryers and AM/FM alarm clock radios. Try one of our Jacuzzi Suites for a relaxing evening away from home.
CITY: McLean
Best Western Monticello Gateway Inn
44 guest rooms. Inside entrances, elevator. There are some extended stay rooms with kitchenettes. Conference facilities including banquet room (350), meeting space/conference room, olympic size indoor pool and extensive outdoor deck area that is available for private events.
CITY: Monticello
White Tail Crossing Cabin Village
Eighteen units are available with 1-5 bedrooms. All cabins are very nice, spacious and well-appointed with kitchens, fireplaces, front porches. There are 2 swimming pools, 2 fishing ponds, private hiking trails, 3 hole golf course and much more. Five full hookup campsites are also available. Open March to December 20th every year.
CITY: Shelbyville
Longhollow Point Condominiums
Fully furnished studio and one-bedroom condos featured at a private vacation resort equipped with an indoor pool, spa/hot tub, exercise facility, game room.
CITY: Galena
Country Inn & Suites
The Country Inn & Suites Champaign North, offers guests stylish, modern rooms and impressive amenities including a Fitness Center with cardio equipment and weights, a large indoor pool perfect for swimming laps, a library filled with books to read, free Wi-Fi and a delicious complimentary breakfast buffet in the hotel's breakfast room. In Champaign, IL, you'll be close to all the attractions of downtown and the campus of the University of Illinois as well as excellent dining options that include Alexander's Steakhouse and Pita Pit. Book a spacious Standard Room for a good night's sleep or a Whirlpool Suite for a special occasion.
CITY: Champaign
Lake of Egypt Carriage House
There are 2 units. Some facility amenities include free parking, outdoor pool, on-site fitness center, and hot tub/jacuzzi. The Carriage House is located on one of Lake of Egypt's finest waterfront homes. Enjoy three acres manicured grounds with rose garden, waterfall, fountain, swimming pool, boat dock, paddle boat, private patio with a stunning view of the Lake of Egypt.
CITY: Marion
The Spa at Four Seasons Hotel Chicago
The Spa at Four Seasons Hotel Chicago provides a soothing escape in which to relax and rejuvenate in Chicago's Gold Coast. Experience innovative spa treatments that combine natural ingredients with the nurturing care of our expert therapists. Private spa treatment rooms are soundproofed for peace and privacy and include massage rooms, a wet treatment room, an aesthetics room and a manicure/pedicure suite.
CITY: Chicago
Stoney Creek Inn
Come and experience the Great Outdoors...indoors. Our unique Northwoods décor, atmosphere and incredible service create a truly enjoyable lodging experience! Guests love our extended continental breakfast and our 'Wilderness Park.'
CITY: Galena
Best Western Midway Airport
Nice clean newer hotel with many upgrades. Offers free interenet service and a friendly and caring staff.
CITY: Burbank
Westin Chicago Northwest
The Westin Chicago Northwest is a premier meeting place with 60,000 sq.ft. of function space. For your next conference, banquet, or executive retreat, choose from 31 flexible rooms equipped with state-of-the-art-technology and comfortable furnishings.
CITY: Itasca
Comfort Inn Arcola
This two-story hotel with 41 rooms is conveniently located off Interstate 57, just 15 miles from Lake Shelbyville. The facility also is close to area attractions including Tuscola Outlet Mall, Rockome Gardens, and the Amish community.
CITY: Arcola
Holiday Inn & Suites Bolingbrook
With it's ideal location, you'll find yourself just minutes away from great places to eat, shop and play. We're the perfect choice for your next getaway and the area's only full-service hotel. Find comfort with our traditional decor and hospitality. Experience our warmth and welcome while enjoying our inviting lobby, large indoor pool, whirlpool, sauna, fitness center, sun deck, gift shop, event facilities and the Remington Street Bar & Grill. Thoughtful touches include our one bedroom, whirlpool and Presidential suites.
CITY: Bolingbrook
Baymont Inn & Suites - Harvey
Newley renovated hotel rooms with excellent location & resonable price. All rooms with microwave & refrigerator, coffee maker & internet.
CITY: Harvey
Holiday Inn Express - Tuscola
82 rooms, 6 executive suites. Extended continental breakfast. Meeting facilities for up to 35 people. Two full service restaurants within walking distance. Indoor pool and fitness center.
CITY: Tuscola
Days Inn Oglesby/Starved Rock
100% smoke-free, award-winning property. Conveniently located off I-39 at exit #54, 5 miles from state parks. Heated indoor pool, Daybreak breakfast, hot waffles, free WiFi internet, pet-friendly and very clean rooms!
CITY: Oglesby
Country Inn & Suites By Carlson - Stockton
Gateway to scenic Jo Daviess County. Affordable, clean, friendly and convenient. Complete breakfast, limited pet friendly. Near historic downtown Galena and Chestnut Mountain skiing. Nearby snowmobile trails, state parks, hunting/fishing.
CITY: Stockton
Comfort Inn & Conference Centre & Georgios Banquets
160 hotel rooms with 22,000 square feet of banquet & meeting space. Winners of the #1 banquet venue in the Chicago Southland 2010 and 8 previous years. Also, in 2011, the Knot Best of Wedding winner! Your home away from home!
CITY: Orland Park
The Lotus Suites
This affordable, extended stay hotel is situated on a 200 acre Championship Golf Estate. An 80-room all-suite hotel, some with full kitchens and fireplaces, offering great amenities including in-room microwaves, mini refrigerators, cable television with HBO, Nintendo games and coffee maker. Relax in the heated indoor pool or Jacuzzi, work out in the fitness area, play a game of tennis or practice on the driving range and wake up to a complimentary full hot breakfast buffet.
CITY: Wadsworth
Super 8 Motel - Anna
Opened in 2001. Includes 43 rooms, indoor pool, fitness center and a complimentary breakfast.
CITY: Anna
Comfort Inn & Suites - Tinley Park
All suite, non-smoking hotel. All rooms equipped with microwave, mini fridge, & sofa bed. Indoor pool, fitness center, complimentary hot breakfast & free wireless internet.
CITY: Tinley Park
Quail Creek Country Club and Resort
Doubling as an 18-hole golf course and resort, Quail Creek offers visitors cabins to choose from and many activities during your stay. Outdoor pool. Restaurant on site.
CITY: Robinson
Holiday Inn Crystal Lake Conference Center
Situated in resort-like setting, the Holiday Inn is minutes from the historic Downtown Crystal Lake Main Street filled with shopes and restaurants for every taste. McHenry County's premier conference facility.
CITY: Crystal Lake
Embassy Suites Hotel Chicago Downtown Lakefront
Chicago's newest hotel is also the closest to Navy Pier. 455 luxury suites are only 2 blocks from Michigan Ave. and minutes from the Museum Campus.
CITY: Chicago
The Limited Inn
Continental breakfast, indoor pool, kids stay free, cable TV. Hotel accepts all major credit cards.
CITY: Vienna
Eagles Nest Hotel
Conveniently located across from the Oakely Lindsay Civic Center in downtown Quincy. Formerly an America's Best Value Hotel, the Eagles Nest hotel offers affordable accomodations, free breakfast, within walking distance to the downtown and visitor center.
CITY: Quincy
Swissotel Chicago
Swissotel Chicago offers 632 luxuriously oversized rooms and suites. The all-glass triangular hotel, wedged into the confluence of the Chicago River and Lake Michigan has wrap around views from Navy Pier to Grant Park. Swissôtel has long been a favorite destination among VIPs, but we're quickly becoming the city's No. 1 choice for VIKs – Very Important Kids, that is. Every kid is a V.I.K at Swissôtel Chicago. See why we're known as the finest among Chicago's kid-friendly hotels, and treat your own Very Important Kid with benefits that include: Fun-filled welcome packet, detailing fun things to see and do VIK check-in, which provides an area for kids to draw, color, read and play with our St. Bernard plush toy Enhance your next Chicago family vacation with our Swissôtel Kids Suite, and experience a stay that's specifically designed to ensure your children are happy campers. Before arriving, guests will choose from one of three area museums: Shedd Aquarium, featuring the brand-new Polar Play Zone, a hands-on exhibit especially for kids; Adler Planetarium, with its renowned sky shows; or Field Museum, featuring the world-famous Sue dinosaur exhibit.
CITY: Chicago
Hilton Chicago/Oak Brook
DuPage County, Chicago's Western Suburbs - 211 suites surround a 10-story atrium and feature separate living room, bedroom and wireless high speed Internet access. Great food at the Atrium Restaurant & Lounge. Adjacent to Drury Lane Theatre & Conference Center and within ½ mile of Oakbrook Center.
CITY: Oakbrook Terrace
Courtyard by Marriott Naperville
147-room hotel, conveniently located off I-88, offering spacious rooms with many amenities, indoor pool, whirlpool and public areas designed to provide the comforts of home.
CITY: Naperville
Crowne Plaza Lombard Downers Grove
Our Crowne Plaza brand promise: "A better meetings experience for meeting planners and a better night sleep for meeting attendees & all guests," coupled with the Crowne Plaza Sleep Advantage program, will ensure your stay is unforgettable.
CITY: Glen Ellyn
Marriott Hotel & Conference Center
Located in the heart of central Illinois, the Marriott Hotel & Conference Center is the area's newest hotel. It's conveniently located just moments from Illinois State University, numerous corporate offices and the area's finest shopping, dining and entertainment. Experience the nearby Children's Discovery Museum, the historic Normal Theater and the revitalized Uptown Normal area.
CITY: Normal
Ameri Host Inn - Tuscola
59 rooms with 2 jacuzzi suites, indoor pool, free deluxe continental breakfast.
CITY: Tuscola
Comfort Inn - Alton
From the moment you arrive at Comfort Inn, we want you to relax and feel at home. Our helpful staff is there to welcome you, and you'll find everything to suit your needs, including clean, comfortable, and well-appointed rooms with cozy beds. We also offer free high-speed Internet access. Feel at ease knowing that your satisfaction is important to us!
CITY: Alton
Doubletree by Hilton Chicago
Located between the Magnificent Mile and Navy Pier, this newly refurbished hotel features The Lobby Bar with infused organic vodkas and H2O, a seasonal poolside cocktail bar and restaurant with panoramic skyline views. The hotel's Markethouse restaurant offers seasonal American fare.
CITY: Chicago
Best Western - Timber Creek Inn and Suites & Convention Center
The Aurora area's exciting new hotel and convention center, this property is perfect for the business and leisure guest. We offer 100 mid-scale guest rooms and over 25,000 square feet of flexible meeting space.
CITY: Sandwich
Hawthorn Suites by Wyndham
Hawthorn Suites by Wyndham welcomes you to C-U! Featuring 198 suites, ample parking, complimentary hot breakfast buffet & convenient location to the University of Illinois Campus & downtown Champaign, Hawthorn Suites is the perfect spot for your leisure or business visit.
CITY: Champaign
Holiday Inn Hotel & Conference Center
5-story property with 202 guest room. Accessible indoor pool, whirlpool-sauna, atrium lounge.
CITY: Urbana
Marriott Suites Downers Grove
Distinctive boutique-like setting with 254 suites, each featuring two unique living areas. With over 5,700 square feet of meeting space and a convenient location at I-88 and I-355, this hotel offers the perfect setting for both business and pleasure.
CITY: Downers Grove
Omni Chicago Hotel
The 4-star - 4-diamond all suite hotel located on Chicago's famed Magnificent Mile, just a few short steps from world-class shopping, dining and cultural attractions. And if you are traveling with children, they can enjoy the The Omni Sensational Kids program, which provides four-diamond service to the hotel's youngest guests. Your children will enjoy plenty of kid-minded amenities, including games and books, a backpack upon check-in and menu choices prepared especially for young travelers. Parents are provided with a list of top family attractions in Chicago, local emergency numbers and a safety/first-aid kit which includes a night light and outlet covers.
CITY: Chicago
America's Best Value Inn - Marion
Motel with 90 rooms including a microwave, refrigerator, and coffee pot. Easy on/easy off access to I-57, exit 54A. Offers: Indoor heated pool, free Wi-Fi, and a hot breakfast.
CITY: Marion
Embassy Suites Hotel Chicago Downtown
This atrium hotel offers two-room suites equipped with a wet bar and mini-fridge. A cooked-to-order breakfast and two-hour evening Manager's Reception with free drinks and appetizers are offered daily. The hotel is close to Magnificent Mile shopping and the River North gallery district.
CITY: Chicago
Hilton Suites Chicago/Magnificent Mile
345 suites. Indoor pool. On-site health club. One restaurant. Room service. Full service luxury hotel located within minutes to all major attractions.
CITY: Chicago
Hyatt Place - Schaumburg
The Hyatt Place Schaumburg is a hotel that puts style, innovation and The Hyatt Touch® within reach. Located in the heart of Schaumburg, across the street from popular attractions such as Woodfield Mall & IKEA, 15 minutes from O'Hare Airport and only 40 minutes from downtown Chicago. Our guests will enjoy a spacious guestroom with a 42 inch flat-panel HDTV, our signature Hyatt Grand Bed™, a plush Cozy Corner oversized sofa-sleeper that is separated from the sleeping area and complimentary Internet access. We also recommend our guests take advantage of our heated indoor swimming pool, state of the art fitness center, and complimentary shuttle service within a 5 mile radius. Guests enjoy a free continental breakfast along with Seattle's Best® coffee and can purchase hot breakfast entrees. We also offers a variety of freshly prepared items which guests can order 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Host a business meeting or elegant social even in our 3000 square feet of flexible meeting space.
CITY: Schaumburg
Ramada Hotel and Spa - Galena
One of Galena's most attractive hotels offering 72 uniquely decorated rooms, perennial gardens, catch and release pond, indoor pool, whirlpool, fitness room, and banquet/meeting facilities for up to 300 people.
CITY: Galena
Best Western Inn and Suites Midway
86 rooms. Indoor pool. On-site health club. Hotel located one mile from Ford City Shopping Center, 11 miles from McCormick Place, close to local restaurants.
CITY: Chicago
Comfort Suites - Urbana
Whether you are traveling for business or going on vacation, the Comfort Suites® Urbana Champaign, University Area hotel provides relaxing accommodations close to a number of Illinois attractions.
CITY: Urbana
Drury Inn - Marion
Hotel with 131 rooms Some facility amenities include a business center, free parking, an indoor pool, on-site fitness center, a hot tub, on site-bar, banquet facilities/rooms, and complimentary continental breakfast.
CITY: Marion
The Irish Cottage Boutique Hotel
Unique guest rooms featuring upgraded room amenities, Irish themed artwork, complimentary breakfast, day spa, pool, Wi-Fi and live entertainment in Frank O'Dowd's Pub. Suites w/whirlpools and valley views.
CITY: Galena
The Waverton Hotel
Comfortable accommodations for business and leisure travelers alike. On-site Mayan Adventure Indoor Waterpark makes this an ideal location for a staycation or vacation destination with the kids. Convenient meeting and event space seats up to 200 guests. The 2,200 square foot ballroom can convert into 3 rooms approximately 720-760 square feet each. 199 guest rooms attach to the Mayan Adventure Waterpark for fun after the meeting is over.
CITY: Elmhurst
Park Hyatt Chicago
202 room deluxe European boutique hotel ideally located in the heart of the Magnificent Mile. Sumptuous health club and spa facilities.
CITY: Chicago
Super 8 Motel - Metropolis
Deluxe doubles, kings, suites and jacuzzi suites. Free continental breakfast. Outdoor pool.
CITY: Metropolis
Hyatt Regency McCormick Place
Magnificent 33-story tower located along the shores of Lake Michigan. Beautiful views from guest rooms. Complimentary shuttle. Near museums, shopping, theaters and nightlife.
CITY: Chicago
Holiday Inn Express - Metropolis
Interior corridor hotel with electronic locks, indoor pool and hot tub, exercise room and a free deluxe continental breakfast.
CITY: Metropolis
SpringHill Suites Chicago/Schaumburg
Stylish, all-suite hotel designed for the savvy traveler. We're surrounded by shopping and entertainment - Woodfield Mall, IKEA, Arlington Park Racetrack, Akoo Theatre, Grand Victoria Casino Boat and downtown Chicago are all a short ride away. All suite hotel with two layouts; a King Suite, king bed with a sofa sleeper, and our Double Suite, two double beds with a sofa sleeper. All feature luxurious bedding, a large work area, flat screen TV's, and complimentary high-speed Internet access. Special amenities including a pantry area with mini-fridge, microwave and coffee maker. Enjoy our heated indoor pool and fitness center. Complimentary hot breakfast buffet. Our meeting room has approximately 360 square feet and can accommodate 20 set in rounds and 24 set classroom. We also feature a board room that can accommodate 8 for more private events.
CITY: Schaumburg
The Welcome Hotel & Suites
81 rooms, small board rooms, free high-speed internet, dual phone lines, cordless telephones, cable TV, indoor pool, jacuzzi suites.
CITY: Decatur
Comfort Inn Chicago - Mundelein
Platinum winning property for exceptional quality accommodations and unsurpassed guest service. This hotel is ideally located just minutes from many nearby points of interest, including Six Flags Great America, Naval Station Great Lakes, College of Lake County and the Libertyville Sports Complex. The hotel offers standard rooms, king whirlpool suites, and specialty theme rooms. Take advantage of the hotel's heated outdoor pool, hot tub, sauna, fitness center and an on-site cocktail lounge. Free Continental Breakfast, game room and high speed Internet included with room.
CITY: Mundelein
The Westin O'Hare
Just a 5 minute complimentary shuttle ride from O'Hare Airport. Oversized guest rooms, great restaurants, a complete healthclub with swimming pool, business center, and meeting/banquet facilities for 6 to 1,200 people.
CITY: Rosemont
Savanna Super 8
Single, kings, doubles, queens, jacuzzi suites, business suites, indoor pool and hot tub, superstart breakfast, electrical outlets for boats and travel trailers. Pets allowed.
CITY: Savanna
Country Inn & Suites by Carlson - Naperville
143 tasteful guest rooms situated in Naperville's high tech corridor, offering comfort and convenience. Meeting space available. Full service restaurant, lounge, and room service.
CITY: Naperville
Courtyard by Marriott Downtown Chicago Magnificent Mile
This 300-room hotel is located just half a block from North Michigan Avenue shopping and dining. Amenities include an indoor pool with city views and 24-hour fitness center. The hotel is within walking distance of the Museum of Contemporary Art and Navy Pier.
CITY: Chicago
Staybridge Suites Hotel - Glenview
Extended-stay hotel offering short-term and long-term housing. Located in The Glen, the fully furnished 120-suites each contain a fully equipped kitchen, living room area, desk and ergonomic chair, 40+ stations including HBO, a DVD/CD player, and free high speed internet access. Hotel amenities include complimentary breakfast, fitness room, indoor pool, and free guest laundry.
CITY: Glenview
Residence Inn Chicago Lake Forest Mettawa
The Residence Inn by Marriott Lake Forest/Mettawa hotel in Chicago is ideal for extended stay business travelers and is within easy reach of both downtown Chicago and North Shore businesses and attractions. Conveniences, too, like grocery shopping and dai
CITY: Mettawa
Country View Inn & Suites
Brand new hotel located on the west side of Robinson, IL with 65 rooms available. Indoor pool, fitness center, meeting room, business center, full complimentary breakfast, and many more amenities. Located at 100 Abraham Lincoln Rd.
CITY: Robinson
Hotel Palomar Chicago
Opened in 2010, this River North hotel offers spacious guest rooms and suites that are pet-friendly (no fees or size restrictions). Check out the indoor pool, seasonal rooftop sundeck and the hotel's Sable Kitchen & Bar, serving New American cuisine.
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Kettinger, Harris honored by MMAC
The University of Wisconsin-Parkside is well represented on the Metropolitan Milwaukee Association of Commerce (MMAC) Future 50. In addition to the university co-sponsoring the awards luncheon, two of our alumni will be honored during the ceremony.
James Kettinger, owner of Engendren Corporation (formerly IEA, Inc.), will receive the company's first Future 50 honor. Mike Harris, co-founder of Patina Solutions, will accept his firm's second Future 50 during festivities in September.
Kettinger ('80, Business & Administrative Science) recently completed the acquisition of IEA. Renamed Engendren, the company manufactures industrial radiators and enclosures for modular data centers. Kettinger's firm was featured in a Kenosha News article Sunday, July 15.
Harris ('82, Business) is best known for starting and building Jefferson Wells, an accounting and internal auditing company headquartered in Milwaukee. Patina Solutions provides project management, consulting, and mentoring services. This is the company's second Future 50 award.
Presented by MMAC's Council of Small Business Executives, the Future 50 program recognizes privately-owned companies in the seven-county Milwaukee region that have been in business for at least three years and have shown significant revenue and employment growth.
The 2012 Future 50 companies will be recognized by the MMAC and BizTimes Milwaukee at an awards luncheon Thursday, Sept. 13, at the Hyatt Hotel. Future 50 Luncheon sponsors include UW-Parkside, Park Bank, Findorff, and Northwestern Mutual.
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BAAPALSA Conference 2014 at King Hall
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Posted By Kevin R. Johnson, Feb 28, 2013
This morning I am in Sacramento attending a summit hosted by California Chief Justice Tani Cantil-Sakauye '84. The event, titled "Civic Learning California Summit: Making Democracy Work" featuring U.S. Supreme Court Justice Sandra Day O'Connor (Ret.). California Senate President pro Tem Darrell Steinberg '84 was just on stage to introduce Justice O'Connor. Since retiring, Justice O'Connor has spent much of her time discussing the civic education crisis in our country. Today she spoke about the importance of civic engagement. She also told some stories about her career. She said she was an Economics major at Stanford because the Economics Department did not have classes on Friday, and she liked having three day weekends! King Hall has had many shout-outs at this event. The Chief Justice and Senator Steinberg were both introduced as UC Davis School of Law alums. The senator gave a good "rah" for the law school and his classmate, the Chief Justice. Judge Stacey Boulware-Eurie '95 was on the first panel and talked about civic engagement from a juvenile judge's perspective. We had many alums here -- including Justice Kathleen Butz '81 and Justice Louis Mauro '87 of the California Court of Appeals, Third Appellate District. King Hall was the only law school that had law students invited. I was able to introduce law student Matthew Struhar, who worked in our Cal S Ct clinic last semester, to the Chief Justice. The students who attended seemed to like the program. I sat with Matt and LSA President Nima Rahimi. The summit will be followed by a reception organized by the Sacramento County Bar Association. UC Davis School of Law is a proud reception co-sponsor! Update 3/1: The California Bar Journal ran a great story about the summit at http://www.calbarjournal.com/March2013/TopHeadlines/TH5.aspx .
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By Mr. Keenan, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1035) of John F. Keenan and Tacky Chan for legislation relative to urban development in the city of Quincy [Local Approval Received] [Joint Committee on Municipalities and Regional Government].
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A Message to Customers and Staff2014-01-27Queens Library would like to take this opportunity to update our library customers and staff on facts concerning the renovations at Central Library, and the compensation of our President and CEO. Queens Library is one of the most highly used and valuable resources in Queens, and we take our responsibility to provide world-class, life-changing library services very seriously. |
Queens Library at Seaside Re-Opening2013-10-28Queens Library at Seaside, at 116-15 Rockaway Beach Boulevard in Rockaway Park, will be open for public service as of Monday, October 28, 2013. The library was temporarily closed while damage caused by Superstorm Sandy was repaired. |
Update on Shorefront Libraries: New Services and Rebuilding Libraries2013-09-20We are approaching the anniversary of the landing of Superstorm Sandy on our shores. Queens Library has been working hard to help the communities in the Rockaways rebuild, while continuing to provide the educational and informational support that you value. We are here for homework help, job skills training, education for adults and children, ESOL classes, and so much more, to provide the resources needed for learning, personal growth and business development.
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The New Queens Library at Glen Oaks Is OpenQueens Library at Glen Oaks has moved to its brand new library building (pictured)! The new Queens Library at Glen Oaks is an award-winning 18,000 square foot building on three levels. It has separate library space for adults, children and teens with computer workstations in every area. It features a beautiful sky-lit reading lounge, two meeting/program rooms, 24/7 self-check in kiosks, an outdoor program area and is fully handicap accessible. Queens Library thanks Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg and New York City Council Member Mark Weprin for funding the new library. |
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text: Utah blowing that game last night to the Hornets really hurts. Especially when it is Okafor who gives up what looks like the foul to cost them, and then he hits that miracle shot to put it into OT. But that said, seeing David West go down like that is NOT what I wanted to see happen. It may help us by costing NO some games down the stretch, but you never like to see a good player go down with a knee injury that may cost him the rest of his season.


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The 5 Habits of Highly Effective WAHMs
What do you think of when you hear the term work-at-home mom? Women selling make-up at parties? Moms sewing cloth diapers?
Well, there are definitely some women doing those things, but there's a much wider range of jobs that moms are doing from home than sell make-up and make baby clothes. For example, I work from home full time (and then some), as a freelance writer for three different websites.
I have friends who sell things at parties for extra income, but I also have a ton of friends who work from home in lots of other capacities: part-time, full-time, telecommuting to huge corporations, and entrepreneurs who have forged their own businesses.
Related: 10 "money-saving" tips that actually leave you brokeAfter interviewing a number of work-at-home moms and learning about all of their very unique experiences and jobs, I also found that all the women had several things in common which leads to them being so successful at what they do. So here are 5 essential characteristics of highly effective work-at-home moms:
1. All the women are flexible. Whether they had changed paths in their careers, or simply made the best of a bad situation, all the women I interviewed had a history of thinking creatively and solving problems. Susan, who is a Senior Editor for a national optical trade magazine, had proven herself a hard worker and team player, always pitching in where needed, before landing her current work-at-home gig. Lauren, who works part-time as a medical textbook editor, also started an Etsy business. And Carrie, a personal concierge, tailors her work exactly to her clients' needs.
2. The women who started their own businesses took risks and worked hard to make them pay off. Being an entrepreneur means taking risks. Whether you're becoming a full-time babysitter or launching a photography business, you're taking a gamble that you're going to find and maintain a client basis that's going to bring in enough money to make it worthwhile.
3. They all work really hard. Sure, working from home seems glamorous. There's the whole sitting around in your jammies thing, for example. But in fact, if we don't bust our asses, we don't get paid. In fact, many work-at-home moms feel compelled to work even harder than they did in an office, because they don't want bosses to think they're slacking off.
4. They're all highly disciplined. While many of these moms enjoy the flexibility of setting their own hours, when they're working, they're working.
5. None of the women have their kids home full time. It's virtually impossible to work full-time from home and have kids at home. Maureen, who provides child care, is an exception to this rule, and even her kids are in school full time now. The women I interviewed work almost all of their hours while their kids are in school. Sherry, a professional photographer, has her toddler in daycare three days a week because (no surprise here) toddlers don't really enjoy sitting quietly while Mom edits photos, nor are they going to stay in one place while Mom's at a client shoot. If you're thinking about making the jump to working at home, do not make the mistake of thinking that you don't need child care.
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Definition of scion in English:
Line breaks: scionPronunciation: /ˈsʌɪən
- 1A young shoot or twig of a plant, especially one cut for grafting or rooting.More example sentences
- Rose Wilt was long thought to be a suspected viral disease caused by grafting scions onto imported root stocks from the U.K., Canada and Australia.
- To get the best two-tone look, graft several scions randomly around the plant.
- In roses, their spread is chiefly caused by grafting infected scions, buds and/or root stocks.
- 2A descendant of a notable family: he was the scion of a wealthy familyMore example sentences
- He has been identified, or at least in the eyes of his critics, as the scion of important political family, one in which he's had to do very little on his own to be successful.
- The scion of a courtier family with wealthy estates in Buckinghamshire and Yorkshire, he received a gentleman's education at Oxford and the Inns of Court, before embarking on the Grand Tour of Europe.
- John was the scion of a family that thrived on back-stabbing.
Middle English: from Old French ciun 'shoot, twig', of unknown origin.
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Where in Turkey is Semih Erden? Part 2
Yesterday we launched our "Where in Turkey is Semih Erden?" game, similar to Where's Waldo, which we hope to continue regularly while the Celtics are in Turkey.
On Thursday, we took to the busy streets of Istanbul to help the Celtics look for Semih. But today, the scene is a Turkish Oil Wrestling event. For those of you not familiar with Oil Wrestling, it's...
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October 05, 2012
Semih "Turkish Thunder" Erden leaves the USA
Semih Erden is back to Turkey, confirmed. Two year deal with Anadolu Efes— Emiliano Carchia (@SportandoBasket) July 3, 2012
We all remember that fateful day in February 2011 when Semih Erden and some other players were traded from the Boston Celtics. Semih wound up with the Cleveland Cavaliers and likely continued his dominating Turkish madness in the midwest, sending Turkish tornadoes...
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July 03, 2012
NBA News: Semih Erden is Heading Back to Turkey
Though receiving a qualifying offer from the Cleveland Cavaliers, center Semih Erden is heading back overseas to play for Istanbul's Anadolu Efes of the Euroleague.
The Cavaliers' right to match offers only extends to teams within the National Basketball League. Erden's move comes on the heels of Cleveland trading for North Carolina center Tyler Zeller during last week's...
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July 03, 2012
NBA Injury News: Semih Erden Sufferes Sprained Ankle
Cavaliers center Semih Erden suffered a right ankle sprain during last night's loss against Indiana, falling hard and having to be carried off of the floor by teammates Anderson Varjeao and Antawn Jamison.
X-rays taken at The Q last night were negative and he received an MRI this morning at the Cleveland Clinic's Center for Sports Health, which confirmed the ankle sprain.
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April 12, 2012
Semih Erden Eyes Boston Return as Free Agent
Semih Erden cried when he was traded last season along with Luke Harangody for a 2nd round pick and a bag of Stacy's Pita Chips. As he sits on the Cavs bench watching that train wreck of a team play night after night, Erden ponders his escape.Being a free agent this summer, Erden tells CSNNE.com that the Celtics will be on his short list of teams he'll consider playing for...
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January 31, 2012
Semih Erden Misses Boston, Interested in Potential Return to Celtics
Semih Erden is not walking through that door, fans. Or is he? The Turkish center, who played in 37 games with the Celtics last season, is open to potentially returning to Boston, according to CSNNE.com. Erden -- now a member of the Cavaliers after being dealt to them for a draft pick prior to last year's trade deadline -- did not play during the teams' matchup on Sunday night...
Cavs notes: Erden could get larger role
There are changes afoot on the Cavaliers' rotation.Center Semih Erden has returned from a broken right thumb and will be given every opportunity to win the Cavs' backup center job.The 7-foot, 240-pound Erden played 17 minutes in the Cavs' 113-105 loss at Utah on Tuesday. He was the first big man off the bench for the Cavs (4-5, 1-3 on their seven-game road trip).The Cavs...
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January 11, 2012
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January 02, 2012
The Cleveland Cavaliers will be without center Semih Erden for the next 3 weeks
The Cavaliers will be without 25-year old center Semih Erden for the next three weeks due to a thumb injury. Erden played in 4 games (1 start) for the Cavaliers last year and he averaged 16.0 minutes, 3.3 points, 2.8 rebounds and 0.3 assists per game. Erden played in 41 games (8 starts) as a rookie for the Cavaliers & Celtics last year and he averaged 14.5 minutes, 4.0 points...
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December 14, 2011
Cavaliers C Erden suffers broken thumb
Cleveland Cavaliers center Semih Erden underwent surgery to repair a broken thumb and is expected to be sidelined for at least six weeks.
Erden was injured while playing for Turkish club Besiktas.
The 7-foot Erden averaged 4.0 points and 2.9 rebounds last season in 41 games with Boston and Cleveland.
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Well marked course. This Course has had many notable pros ride it in the past. Tomac, Overend, Ricatello, Pigg... They all love it. 80% single track, 20% double. Some sections are tight and twisty, others are big chain ring, a couple of knurly little downhill's, climbing, rocks roots and trees.... Man this thing is fun!!!!! The Sprint race is one 10 mile lap. The Epic course is three laps of the 10 mile loop.
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All around the country women stepped into government jobs vacated by men. More than a million women, many of them young and single, came to Washington D.C. As more men were deployed overseas, women -- both military and civilian --were admitted into professional classifications previously reserved exclusively for men. By 1944, women accounted for more than a third of civil service jobs.
To the left a War Department worker enters the Social Security building with temporary wartime buildings on the Mall in Washington, D.C. in the background.
Women who answered the call to government service were not promised careers. "Government Girls" as they were known could only hold their jobs for the duration of the national emergency because the federal employees who had been drafted or reassigned were entitled to reclaim their jobs at war's end.
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The University of Maryland announced in November that it will leave the ACC for the Big Ten in 2014. Shortly after, the ACC sued the school to make it pay a $52 million fee for leaving the conference. The ACC filed its lawsuit in North Carolina, where the conference is headquartered. Maryland responded by suing the ACC in Maryland in January, calling the amount an illegal penalty.
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Need for Speed: The 50 Fastest Guitarists of All Time
GW exceeds the legal limit with this roundup of the 50 fastest masters of the fretboard.
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He may look like some geek from a Tolkien fest who has an unhealthy obsession with Gollum, but precious few players can match Mick Barr's intensity and speed, which has reportedly been clocked at up to 24 notes per second.
The music that Barr records under the pseudonyms Octis, Ocrilim, Or:12r3 and Orthrelm is challenging, to say the least, for its avant-garde atonal melodies. But although it may sound like noodling to the untrained ear, Barr's bizarre scales and lack of repetition prove that he's working on another level altogether. It's rock, Jim, but not as we know it.
March 12, 2009 at 4:09pm
OK, so it's hard to calssify this artist to a genre, and your list has a dearth of artixts from any of the genre's one might use to classify this true virtuoso that ioncororates bluegrass, blues, jazz and folk:
March 08, 2009 at 4:39pm
What about yngwie malmsteen, Ritchie Blackmore, and Tony Iommi. This list is horrible!
March 01, 2009 at 7:21pm
I love Guitar World Magazine and have learned much over the years. It has come in handy even when I prepare to teach lessons of my own. When it comes to technique which is an important tool to musicianship (I don't care how others feel about this) your magazine refuses to acknowledge anyone from the world of classical guitar beyond the occasional mention of Andres Segovia. A message to your readers who are "turned on" by speed and amazing technique please familiarize yourselves with Kazuhito Yamashita (Japan) and Eliot Fisk (USA) and Pavel Steidl (Czech Republic)as GREATS !!!!
February 23, 2009 at 7:33pm
Have any of you ever heard of the album Birds of Fire by John McLaughlin Now thats a fast guitar player.I would also have to say Jeff Beck,Carlos Santana And Jimmy Page.
December 08, 2008 at 11:12am
These lists are risky business. There are so many great players out there. How do you evaluate 'speed'. To me, I would look at how a player's efforts have impacted guitar music and estimate their importance 20 or 50 years from now. There are kids in their basement that can play faster than half your list, but they will never make a mark...and possibly for good reason. It still has to be music, no matter how fast.
Here are a few true pioneers you missed:
John McLaughlin
Greg Howe
Steve Morse
Chris Poland
Michael Schenker
Eric Johnson
Chet AtkinsI realize some of these guys haven't done much in a while and some have become parodies of themselves but you can't deny their impact on how the guitar is played today.
I'm also a fan of Warren DeMartini though I don't know that I'd consider him a pioneer. Same with Adrian Vandenberg, Chris Broderick, John Sykes, Gary Moore, Emil Werstler (Daath), Joe Stump, James Murphy and Vito Bratta.
I also think it's important to make mention of some great rhythm players. Hammering out superfast riffs can be every bit as technical as great leads. If you're talking about speed/accuracy of rhythm playing, it's hard to overlook:
Kerry King & Jeff Hanneman
Willie Adler & Mark Morton
Scott Ian
MustaineI can't help but wonder whether leaving Kirk Hammett off the list was oversight or insight...?
May (real) shred never die
September 14, 2011 at 1:14am
Synyster Gates is no where near the fastest and cleanest. It is sad to see him on the top. Vai is a way better guitarist than he is, so is Macalpine.
December 04, 2008 at 11:45am
you guys r dumb as fuck u left out two of the best ever angus yung and chuck barry so fuck you!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
February 23, 2009 at 7:42pm
Maybe you should learn how to spell AC/DCs Guitarists Name! And just because someone else has a different opinion then yours doesn't mean you should cuss them,
I'm from St. Louis and I know Chuck Berry and he doesn't even think he's one of the 50 fastest guitarist.
December 02, 2008 at 10:30pm
Speed is only one weapon in his arsenal certainly, but Steve Morse should definitely be on this list, too. Not only can he pick fast, he picks insanely difficult things fast. There may be others that pick single-string or scalar runs faster, but I don't think I've heard anyone pick wide, string-skipping licks faster than Morse. He essentially becomes two guitarists at once -- one playing a blazing fast upper melody, and another playing a speedy lower counterpoint.
November 28, 2008 at 2:26pm
you have Gambale,Dimeola and holdsworth but not the great John Mclaughin? put down your game controller and put on some cds of the Mahavishnu orchestra or Shakti unless substance doesn't count either.
October 26, 2009 at 4:33pm
Absolutely correct man, leaving out the groundbreaker is absurd. Half these guys would never have a job in the music business without Mclaughlin.
November 27, 2008 at 9:21pm
great list and the only one i can think of thats missing is kirk hammet. for all those people wondering where yngwies spot on the list is, its in the august issue
November 26, 2008 at 3:02am
Ok, the original shredder....Chet Atkins is missing. If you have ever had the opotunity to hear him play flight of the bumblebee then you would know, this guy is fast. And Roy Clark was an incredibly fast player as well. And again, how can you have a list of shredders without Yngwie?
November 22, 2008 at 3:46pm
There are others that need to be mentioned. So this could turn out to be more than 50 if they were all given praise, such as the ones listed. One great one that is a favorite to me is Mr. George Lynch. He seems to have stayed under the radar much of the time, but is one of the greatest. One of the tracks he performed was even in the movie Nightmare on Elm Street. He is very great and very fast.
November 22, 2008 at 6:33pm
Pat Metheny of course its beyond the Pale that he isnt mentioned !!!!
He can play every style known to man and some of his OWN!! I dont think many can play as fast as he does playing his style
Listen to track 7 of Imaginary Day
http://www.rhapsody.com/pat-metheny/imaginary-day--warner-brosTo here a lot of his styles
November 22, 2008 at 9:36am
You've obviously never heard them or they would have made this list.
November 22, 2008 at 5:23am
Great List of 50: However, to be fair, there are a lot OF OTHER SUPER FAST and just as talented professionals out there, who can piece together even more interesting and entertaining solos than some listed above. Of course, much of this is subjective; and, FAST does NOT mean interesting by any means! ;^)
Maybe there is a need for the TOP 200 instead.
You missed Chris Broderick (Megadeth).
You missed Jeff Waters (Anniliator): Just take a listen to his solo on Roadrunner Records' Roadrunner United CD playing, on the song "The Dagger" (Kicks Azzzzzz, is fast, and best of all, TECHNICALLY INTERESTING!) Not just a bunch of fast-fluff! And Jeff is "kick'en it" at the age of 42!Great list, but with a few missing!
November 22, 2008 at 5:20am
So, where is Yngwie Malmsteen?....If he's not here, this list is CRAP
November 22, 2008 at 4:31am
I know Brazil is normally not in the map for great guitarists but when it comes to speed (and skill as well) Yamandú Costa is easily among the best 50 in the world. Check it out.
November 22, 2008 at 3:09am
I don't want to take anything away from the people mentioned in this list, but it seems pretty biased towards the shredders with a couple token people from other genres thrown in. Perhaps the writers from Guitar World don't listen to a lot of non-rock music.
There are many more people that I think deserve to be in an open "fast guitarists" list, and some others who, while not the overall fastest, are faster than the article chose. I think guys like Robert Conti and Jimmy Bruno have to be on any list of 50 fastest guitarists. What about John McLaughlin? You mention Django - who IS an icon, but you don't list Andreas Oberg, Jimmy Rosenberg or Bireli Lagrene. Have a listen to them for some fast gypsy jazz. Tonino Baliardo (Gypsy Kings) has some of the fastest hands (fingerstyle, rather than pickstyle) around. The article mentioned a few old-school guitarists - a couple more I could add would include Johnny Smith (check out 'Jaguar'), Chet Atkins (fast notes per second travis picking rather than single note lines) and Merle Travis (check out Merle's Boogie Woogie).


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