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Some girls probably do, but you shouldn't feel like you should have to change yourself for anyone.
No- they get turned off by someone trying to be something they are not. Be unique, be you. If they don't like you, it's their loss.
not at all...if you are a good person inside that is important...have confident in yourself...
I don't! I like a guy in glasses. It makes them look intelligent and intelligence is sexy xx
no but some girls may have a bad past with someone wearing glasses like there ex who may of not have good to them ....
There are a lot of sexy guys out there wearing glasses, they are a part of your make-up....so go for a pair that suits you well.
Who knows what turns them off .... they have an ever changing list of things that never seem apply to other men ...
if they are turned off by your glasses they must be pretty darm shallow and not worth your time.
OMG Glasses are sooooo sexy on guys!
no way!! where did you get that idea?

glasses are sexy!!
No, not at all. Some guys look really gorgeous in glasses - but it largely depends on the glasses themselves. Pick a fr<x>ame style that suits your face.

Honestly: a guy with glasses on is a lot more attractive than a guy who always squints! :D Squinting gives you frown lines - don't do it!
Babe, as long as you get glasses that look right for your face (and there's a pair for everybody) you can look even hotter with glasses on than without them!

Just be who you are, you seem like a great kid. If she's THAT superficial, she doesn't deserve you hun. :-)
My husband wears them and I think it's sexy as hell.
i don't mind guys with glasses - you should be yourself... girls like that too =)
I would say do not worry about your glasses just be yourself. I know I am a older girl but I like guys in glasses and I happen to wear them too.
Being yourself is always the most attractive.. honestly..

btw. I love a man in glasses! OH MY GOODNESS. My hubby bear HAS to wear them lol. I'm so glad he hates contacts too. ;D
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A lifelong student of public policy, sociology and the arts, Shannon Fisher is a graduate of both The College of William and Mary and the Sorensen Institute for Political Leadership at The University of Virginia. She has been writing and working in the fields of public and community relations for nearly twenty years. Her articles and essays have been published in newspapers, magazines, anthologies, news sites and blogs. A seasoned public speaker and performer, Shannon has worked with Universal Studios, PBS, The Theatre of Note, The Music Theatre of Southern California, and now the Authors on the Air Global Radio Network.
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Thank you for having me on your show, Shannon. You were a lovely and gracious host, and I had such a wonderful time talking with you.
It was wonderful to be interviewed by Shannon Fisher! We were able to discuss topics I hold close to my heart and reach a global audience. I received great feedback after it aired, and the podcast helped me connect with readers. Thanks Shannon, and I highly recommend the experience!
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Shannon, I so enjoyed listening ~ and participating ~ in your hour devoted to discussion with various participants in the Beyond Barbie performance series. It is wonderful to hear of the many paths different women have taken to become their authentic selves and to hear about the various evenings planned for the series! You did a great job interviewing a few people sequentially, blending the theme of Beyond Barbie ("Touchy Topics") on your show! I was glad to share the story of how I became interested in the problem of polarizing political talk and I look forward to being interviewed by you again during our evening at the Beyond Barbie series!
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Too few places give the airtime for real conversation where you can explore ideas and find solutions to vexing problems…as well as find humor and light in the human experience. You bring heart, wisdom and smarts to all that you do and it was a pleasure to be on your show.
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I was in attendance during the final negotiations on Responsible Agriculture Investment, and I echo the IAFN's statement regarding the results:
In Rome, private sector representatives have expressed extreme dismay with the lack of recognition of the role of farmers in new Principles on Responsible Agricultural Investment. The Principles, to be endorsed by the UN Committee on World Food Security (CFS) in October, fail to recognise that farmers – in all their sizes – are a vital part of our agricultural system.
The document as currently worded suggests that being a farmer is not a valid self-identity – having to pick whether they are "smallholders" or "business". It disrespects their established role around other UN processes and most of all it ignores their primary role in producing the world's food. Private sector representatives have spoken on the Plenary floor, stating that this is a sad message to take back to farmer organisations around the world.
Research conducted in part by Dr. Allan Ronald and the University of Manitoba, long ago showed reduced risk of AIDS transmission in circumcised men. Despite subsequent recommendations by the World Health Organisation, countries have been slow to take up circumcision programming. One of the arguments was that men might be less responsible in their sexual decisions. New research shows that is not the case. Let's hope the natural protection circumcision offers, combined with good practices, makes a dent in AIDS transmission.
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I am heading to the BioEnterprise annual meeting, where I sit on the Board of Directors. It is great to see that one of the fellow members of the Agri-Technology Commercialization Centre has appointed its new President. The ATCC is a single point of contact for entrepreneurs, researchers, and companies (early-stage to multi-nationals) who are growing businesses in the cutting edge fields of agriculture and biotechnology, and BioEnterprise is a member.
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Arizona Diamondbacks prospect Jon Griffin on five straight home runs: 'It's kind of crazy'
Originally published: May 22, 2014 - 1:33 pm
Twenty-four hours later things changed.
Griffin, a first baseman playing for the Double-A Mobile BayBears, uncorked home runs in his final four at-bats, driving in seven runs in a 17-7 win over Tennessee.
In doing so, Griffin became the second player in Southern League history to homer four times in a game, and first since 1969.
Then, the following day, he homered again in his first at-bat.
"It's kind of crazy, it's all happening pretty fast," he told Bickley and Marotta on Arizona Sports 98.7 FM Thursday afternoon. "Just seeing the ball well and trying to simplify things up there at the plate, and it's been paying off for me."
Five home runs in five straight at bats, with the final blast coming on a different day than the first four. That's not only historic, it's really, really impressive.
"Yeah, it really didn't hit me until I was running around the bases, what I really just did," he said. "I try to put every at-bat that I have, good or bad, in the past and forget about it and focus on the next one.
"That's what I did coming into the game, I just wanted to forget everything that happened last night. I got a good pitch to hit my first at-bat on a 2-2 count."
Seems simple enough, but when you launch homer after homer after homer after homer after homer, well, it's clear things are going exceptionally well.
And by the time he walked up to the plate for his second at-bat Thursday, it was apparent (and understandable) that Tennessee pitcher Corey Black wanted nothing to do with him.
"They pitched around me," he said. "I ended up getting to a 2-2 count and I was kind of hoping he'd try to sneak a fastball in there and he ended up bouncing a slider that I swung through. I kind of regrouped after that."
In parts of four minor league seasons, the 6-foot-6, 230-pound Griffin has hit 66 home runs. Up to this point he's never reached a higher level than Double-A.
Entering play Friday, he's hitting .285 with 10 home runs and 28 RBI in 2014, and is a career .287 hitter with 251 RBI.
A former 21st-round draft pick of the D-backs in 2011, his progression through the farm system has been steady, even if he hasn't exactly gained much notoriety.
And his power is something that comes as no surprise to his opponents.
"I was blessed with a lot of power, and that's something a lot of people know about me," he said. "So I kind of have to go up there with a good mindset going to the plate, and if my head is in the right place, then my God-given abilities will take over, and that's what's been happening."
Where he goes from here, though, is yet to be determined. Griffin is 25 years old and would appear to be nearing the point of reaching the big leagues, but with Paul Goldschmidt putting up MVP numbers for the Diamondbacks, there may not be room for another first baseman.
But Griffin isn't worried about being blocked, so to speak, understanding that a promotion could come with any team in baseball.
"I love the Diamondbacks and everything that they've done for me; I've learned so much here," he said. "I can't really control other people making decisions. Paul's obviously a stud, that goes without saying, so I just have to come out here every day and just focus, lock in and do my thing."
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Citation fish hit crankbait last Saturday in Nutbush Creek
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Michael Hines of Gibsonville (left) and Roger Mabe of Climax met up with this 3 1/2-pound smallmouth bass in a tournament on Kerr Reservoir last weekend.
Michael Hines of Gibsonville and fishing partner Roger Mabe of Climax didn't catch enough bass to hang around for the weigh-in at the April 5 Tobacco Bass Invitational on Kerr Lake, but they definitely had the day's most-interesting catch: a 3.58-pound smallmouth bass.
Anglers have caught smallies from Buggs Island in the past, but mostly during the winter and early spring, particularly colder springs. Smallmouth don't like to live anywhere the water temperature spends much time above 70 degrees, which the lake regularly surpasses during warm summers.
Hines, who landed the fish with a deep-diving Rapala crankbait, said he and Mabe had caught several undersized largemouths in the buck brush and willow bushes near the back of Little Nutbush Creek and decided to cross the lake and fish deeper points off red-clay banks.
"We were headed down toward Satterwhite Point on the left side," he said. "We'd caught a couple of (chain pickerel) and the small fish. We'd pre-fished that area on Friday and caught some good fish, so we thought they'd be there Saturday – but they weren't.
"We'd lost two decent largemouths. Roger was fishing with a Speed Shad and I lost one with a spinnerbait. We were getting short strikes and not getting good hook sets. Roger had one halfway to the boat and it got off."
Their boat was sitting in eight feet of water on a spawning flat when Hines threw his crankbait at the bank and got a savage strike.
"I thought it was a really big one," said Hines, who thought he had a 6- or 7-pound largemouth on his line. "I was telling Roger 'Get the net; I got a good one.'"
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Some astrologers disagree, but it's clear to me that synchronicity—meaningful coincidence— is at the heart of astrology. Take a look at a summary of my August horoscope from Susan Miller's Astrology Zone, and what has unfolded this month.
This will be a major month for you, where so much can be accomplished in regard to home, property, and family matters, as well as concerning your career news, that it looks like you may be jumping for joy.
As you enter August, your home appears to be a big focus, and you may be busy calling in the painters, making important repairs, or comparing paint chips, fabric swatches, and kitchen top samples (as a few examples) to give your home decor a sleek upgrade.
Taurus, ruled by graceful Venus, has strong links to the land and to flowers, trees, and other greenery, so if you live in the country (or suburbia) and want to landscape the land around your house, do it now. City dwellers can add flowering plants and small trees to their home to give it life and beauty. If money is tight, you can simply add some new accessories or do a thorough cleaning job, tossing out items you no longer need.
So how does that fit my everyday reality? In mid-August, we received a notice from the Village of Wellington that our barrel tile roof needs cleaning and we had 30 days to get it done. We've received these annoying notices before, annoying particularly because the banks that own the rundown foreclosed houses in the neighborhood ignore the village's citations and let the grass and weeds grow and the houses deteriorate. Fortunately, there are only a couple in our neighborhood.
Grudgingly, I always comply. I knew the roof was dirty, but was waiting for the end of the rainy season. Two days after receiving the notice, Trish found a card from a pressure cleaning service on our door with a quote for cleaning the roof. I figured they must have accessed public records and saw that we had received a notice about the roof. I called the number and set up a date to get the job done.
Meanwhile, our palm trees were badly in need of trimming to remove dead fronds, seed pods and remains of fronds trimmed off earlier. I used to handle this task, but the palms have outgrown my ladder and it's a dangerous task. I was mentioning this problem to my neighbor and saying that I needed to hire a landscaper to take care of it.
The next morning we heard a knock at the door and there was a guy from a landscape company asking if we wanted ouf palms trimmed. No one had come to our door with such an inquiry for several years. I hired him on the spot. Afterwards, my neighbor came over and said he was amazed by how quickly I took care of the trees. Then he was even more amazed when I told him that I had made no effort whatsoever to find a landscaper. Instead, the landscaper found me.
The next day, two young guys who owned the pressure cleaning company showed up and went to work. When they finished, I asked one of them if they had gotten my address from the village. He said, "I sometimes look at the public records to find people who need pressure cleaning, but I didn't do it this time. I was working in the neighborhood last week and went around leaving my cards."
So it was synchronicity on both jobs—the roof cleaning and tree trimming. And, just like Susan Miller's horoscope said, I was spending time this month taking care of domestic fixup and cleanup matters. It was synchronicity all the way around.
Oh, and that comment about good career news. In mid-August, I also heard that my young adult novel, Seventh Born, will be coming out in September in a print edition, and also that my meditation book, The Jewel in the Lotus: Meditation for Busy Minds, will be coming out as an e-book first about the same time. I'm not exactly jumping for joy, as Susan Miller said, but it's definitely good news that these books are coming out.
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Insider: Cardinals interested in interviewing Jay Gruden
Sunday morning, CBS NFL Insider Jason La Canfora tweeted this:
Add the Cardinals to Jay Gruden's dance card. The Eagles also plan to interview the Bengals offensive coordinator this week— Jason La Canfora (@JasonLaCanfora) January 6, 2013
Gruden, the younger brother of former NFL coach Jon Gruden, has served as Marvin Lewis' offensive coordinator in Cincinnati the last two seasons. In both seasons, the Bengals made the playoffs despite having an inexperienced quarterback (2011 second-round selection Andy Dalton) behind center.
Before coming to Cincinnati, Gruden worked in the Arena Football league for 14 years. On two separate occasions (1998-2001 and 2004-2008), he served as the head coach of the Orlando Predators. In addition, Gruden was the head coach of the Florida Tuskers out of the United Football League in 2010.
Gruden knows a thing or two about the quarterback position, as well, having won four Arena Bowl titles as the starting quarterback of the Tampa Bay Storm.
Sunday night, the Cardinals VP of Media Relations Mark Dalton confirmed the team's interest in Gruden with this tweet:
.@azcardinals Sunday PM update: Met w Broncos OC Mike McCoy yesterday in DEN. Expected to speak this wk w Bengals OC Jay Gruden— MarkDalton (@CardsMarkD) January 7, 2013
Arizona has also expressed interest in current defensive coordinator Ray Horton, Denver Broncos offensive coordinator Mike McCoy and Steelers offensive coordinator Todd Haley.
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- The Pulse: Two-thirds of voters say Arizona Cardinals should go with a new kicker
- Arizona Cardinals safety Deone Bucannon: clean hits 'something I have to learn'
- Notes from the Nest: Aug. 21, 2014
- Bob McManaman- Arizona Republic senior sportswriter - Friday August 22Bob McManaman believes that Jay Feely is in danger of getting cut from the Cardinals.
- Andre Ellington- Cardinals running back - Friday August 22Andre Ellington looks forward to a break out year with the Arizona Cardinals.
- House of Cards Camp Awards - Friday August 22Doug & Wolf announce the winners of the 2014 House of Cards Camp Awards.
- Max Starks, Cardinals offenisve lineman - Friday August 22Cardinals offensive lineman Max Starks is excited to be reunited with Bruce Arians.
- Michael Bidwill, Cardinals president - Friday August 22Michael Bidwill discusses preparing for the Super Bowl without the help of the City of Glendale.


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I'm just saying, I don't thing it's right to say that all illegal immigrants=criminals, especially when someone that vandalizes property is saying it. They're breaking the law, but calling them a criminal is a bit hypocritical, and ignorant.
I'm just saying, I don't thing it's right to say that all illegal immigrants=criminals, especially when someone that vandalizes property is saying it. They're breaking the law, but calling them a criminal is a bit hypocritical, and ignorant.
Everyone breaks the law, but there is a line and entering a country illegally is pretty extreme by means of laws. Vandalism is no where near illegal immigration if you ask me, considering graffiti is a misdemeanor in most states. Catching a tag and having the city pay to clean it up with my tax money, or entering a country you're not permitted in and not paying those taxes.
Besides im not going around demanding rights for graffiti writers or calling certain states nazis because they classify graffiti as a felony charge, i accept it as it is.
Regardless of what I post I don't condone any illegal graffiti, although I stayed at a holiday inn once.
heres a silly story... i was in the dirty south the past weeks and the other night i found out the reason its called the dirty dirty. My boy lives in a new plan and the plan got a swimming pool.. but that bitch closes at like 9 or some shit, and me and him were tryin to get our drank on with these couple of chicks at like 3 in the morn right?. so they got the booze and we met by the pool.. so we hop the fence and crack the bottle. one thing leads to the next and im but ass naked with 2 naked girls in the pool.. once again one thing leads to another and we end up getting "close" if u will. im done with that shit and 3 cops come booking it into the parking lot and me and my boy hop the fence and run... mean while im still but ass naked running through the woods and shit... my friend falls down some hill into all kinds of jagger bushes and gets all fucked up, but i surprisingly made it home un marked...fucking coppers confiscated my clothes tho so i had to catch the flight in the morning with some busted ass clothes and penny loafers. the the ladies showed me a good time. they had that southern hospitality i guess... sorry for the long ass story.. but thats only a chunk of it i didnt go into legit details. i just need to vent-a -late i guess.
For the record, I would Like to say that I work at an international house that helps families across all borders gain citizenship into the US and also helps people who are already here gain citizenship. So for everyone who is complaining one way or the other, tell me, what are you doing about it?
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Leaks, I imagine you looking somewhat like the black guy from Hot Tub Time Machine.
lol my avatar looks nothing like me if its what your going off.
Fuck off.
happy? im not happy...unless your talking about the new pee wee movie set to come. and who else is a mod now? i kinda wana be one.
Fuck off.
i love life and graffiti
ill use you as a reference since proper is gone, viruz.
Fuck off.
fuck you i barely have facial hair
naw but i have a semi thick moustache(sp?) and a beard JUST coming in. fucking 20 with facial hair like a 17 year old. and i duno if im awesome lol. that for other people to judge haha.
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okay i plan on buying a 5 string soon for kicks and giggles.I was wondering if my Hartke ba2500 head and transporter 1x15 cab can handle the low b string.I only plan on turning the amp up about halfway cuz its plenty loud there.Am i alright to play a 5 string thru it?
The 15 cab should definitely handle the low b string, its purpose is for bottom end! its the sub cabinet!
if your that worried about it, take your rig down to your local music centre and try some five strings out through it..
yeah, the bigger the speaker...the bigger low end your gonna get.
unless you get an extended range cab like that one ampeg 4x10......I would kill for that beast.
Oh yeah man, for sure...a 15 inch speaker will definitely be able to handle the low B without cracking up or distorting...there is nothing that drives me up the fucking wall like a frapping speaker :mad: but I'm pretty god damn sure that a 15" can handle that. And 250 watts is alot of volume, should be able to drive those low notes hard. I really doubt you will have any problems.
Good luck :)
well, 250 isnt THAT much. not for bass anyway.
My cab pushes atleast 600
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The owners of Welsh Country Foods say that they have explored 'every possible avenue' to prevent the loss of 310 jobs at the Anglesey plant.
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– Eddie Ennis, site director at Welsh Country Foods
We have had extensive discussions with a number of parties who expressed interest in buying the plant but regrettably no agreement could be reached with these parties whereby the site can continue operations on an ongoing basis.
We are fully aware of the impact which this decision will have on the local economy and the community in Anglesey but the loss of the plant's major customer means that there is no longer a viable future for the site.


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One quiet spring day in 1989, Constance Tepper arrives from Philadelphia to watch over her mother's Brooklyn apartment and her orange cat. Con's mother, Gert, has left town to visit her old friend Marlene Silverman in Rochester. Marlene has always seemed alluring and powerful to Con, and ever since Con was a little girl, the long-standing bond between Gert and Marlene has piqued her curiosity. Now she finds herself wondering again what keeps them together.
Con's week in Brooklyn will take a surprising turn when she wakes to find that someone has entered her mother's apartment and her own purse is missing. Stranded, with no money, she begins to phone family and friends. By the end of that week, she will experience a series of troubling discoveries about her marriage, her job, and her family's history, and much of her life will be changed forever.
In the fall of 2003, now living in Brooklyn and working as a lawyer, Con has almost forgotten that strange and shattering week. But a series of unsettling reminders and surprising discoveries—including traces of a lost elevated train line through Brooklyn—will lead to grief, love, and more questions. At last, a confrontation between Marlene and Con's daughter will unravel some of the mysteries of the past.
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Alice Mattison is the award-winning author of four story collections and five novels, including Nothing Is Quite Forgotten in Brooklyn. She teaches fiction in the graduate writing program at Bennington College in Vermont and lives in New Haven, Connecticut.
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Carrie Underwood at Ravinia
Carrie Underwood performs with the Ravnina Festival Orchestra. Carrie Underwood has sold more than 15 million albums worldwide, earned 18 #1 singles, and won six Grammys—all achieved with four albums in less than eight years. Performances on September 6 & 7, 2014 Reserved Ticket Price: $135 - $150 Lawn Ticket Price: $49 (prices are increased by $5 on the day of the show)
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Taking inspiration from the rustic roots of the lowcountry cuisine and blending it with modern sensibilities. The Carriage House brings "Down South" up North.
CITY: Chicago
Carrabba's Italian Grill - Woodridge
DuPage County, Chicago's Western Suburbs - "At Carrabba's, we bring you the same wonderful experiences we grew up on--from our warm Italian hospitality to the authentic aromas in our open kitchen, to our flavorful handmade recipes passed down for more than four generations." -Johnny Carrabba
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Jerry Kleiner's over the top restaurant in this 35,000 sq. ft. space is an explosion of taste, color and sound. "Latino flavors with the spice of life." Authentic soulful cuisine offers simple dishes from all over Latin America. A kaleidoscope of colors, salsa music and playful decor ignite the sense of being in a Latin house party.
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CITY: Oak Park
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CITY: Lombard
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Cape Cod Restaurant
Chicago's freshest fish and seafood since 1933. Featuring dover sole, bookbinder soup, ahi tuna, lobster, plus an extensive wine list in a nautical-themed decor.
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Capannari Ice Cream
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Cantina NO. 46
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CITY: Chicago
Cantina Laredo
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CITY: Chicago
Cantigny Park
Consisting of the Robert McCormick Mansion Museum, the First Division Military Museum, ten acres of gardens and parks, 27-hole championship golf course and nine-hole Cantigny Youth Links.
CITY: Wheaton
Cantigny Golf
DuPage County, Chicago's Western Suburbs - Set among mature oak and hickory trees, lakes & streams, this full-service event facility with 27 holes of golf offers both 18 and 9-hole play and is nationally recognized as one of the best public courses in America. Cantigny Golf is a part of the McCormick Foundation, committed to making life better for our children, communities and country. As one of the nation's largest public charities, we've granted more than $1 billion to organizations in local communities across the country. The golf course is part of the historic 500-acre Cantigny Park, where memorable family experiences happen. The grounds include museums, formal gardens and picnic areas.
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Features freshly prepared cuisine with ingredients delivered daily for the nine different stations including: salads, homemade soups, pizzas, Italian cuisine, carving stations, comfort food featuring a vertical rotisserie, Asian station including wok grills, sushi, and seafood. Most dishes are prepared "a la minute," cooked in small batches as needed to ensure product freshness and flavor. Signature and highlighted items will be presented "tapas style, "or individually in small serving dishes for guest enjoyment.
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Thousands of sweets for the young and the young at heart. Connect your candy choices to your personality - that's your Candyality!
CITY: Chicago
Candlewood Suites-Northbrook Wheeling
An extended stay property for the leisure or business traveler. Full kitchens, free local calls, free high speed internet access; weekly maid service, complimentary guest laundry, comfortable accessible rooms.
CITY: Wheeling
Amazing atmosphere and a variety of entrees and pasta prepared with fresh organic ingredients. The perfect spot for a night out in Evanston.
CITY: Evanston
Camp Sagawau Environmental Education Center
Environment Education Center - offers cross country skiing in the winter.
CITY: Lemont
Camp Sagawau
Forest Preserve District of Cook County's Camp Sagawau is an environmental education center established to promote the study of nature. Call for program schedule.
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Adapted from T.H. White's novel The Once and Future King, Camelot is a valiant Broadway musical that will transport audiences to the magical and mythical days of medieval England. The legendary characters King Arthur, Queen Guenevere, Sir Lancelot and Merlyn come alive in this exciting tale of love and chivalry. The classic production features a lush, romantic score including "If Ever I Would Leave You," "Camelot," "How to Handle a Woman," and "Follow Me."
CITY: Oakbrook Terrace
Calumet City Historical Society
Come discover Calumet City's fascinating heritage and history.
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Cuisine inspired by Northern California and Tuscany Italy, Caliterra offers a bold menu inspired by pure flavors and creative fusion. Wine spectator award recipent.
CITY: Chicago
California Pizza Kitchen - Chicago
Hearth-baked Pizzas, made to order pastas, innovative salads and delicious desserts. Also available for carry-out and delivery.
CITY: Chicago
California Pizza Kitchen
Our menu feautures hearth-baked pizzas, creative pastas, delicious desserts and much more!
CITY: Skokie
Cafe Spiaggia
The perfect setting for Chef Tony Mantuano's rustic Italian cuisine in a sophisticated yet casual atmosphere.
CITY: Chicago
Cafe Lucci
Northern Italian cuisine with a 200 bottle wine list.
CITY: Glenview
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Cafe des Architectes
This modern yet comfortable restaurant features dramatic colors, overstuffed chairs, a sprawling red banquette and inventive lamps. The artistically presented cuisine is contemporary French with predominately organic ingredients. Open Daily. B: 6am-11:30am; Br (Sat. and Sun. only): 11:30am-5pm; L: 11:30am-5pm; D: 5pm-11pm. Res. Accptd. for Dinner only
CITY: Chicago
Cafe Bionda
Everything Italian, from fresh salads and sandwiches to "old school" Italian dishes. Try Joe's Mama's Meatball Salad or Nanna's Gravy on your next visit! Daily specials from Chef Joe Farina. Family style option for large groups. Carry out available. Less than one mile from McCormick Place.
CITY: Chicago
Cafe Ba Ba Reeba
Fun and lively, Cafe Ba-Ba-Reeba! is Chicago's premier tapas restaurant. Known for Tapas, the hot & cold appetizers of Spain; Paella, and Sangria, Spain's famous wine "fiesta" drink made from fruit, wine and liquors, Cafe Ba Ba Reeba! is owned by Chef Gabino Sotelino and Lettuce Entertain You Enterprises.
CITY: Chicago
Cadwell's Grille
Contemporary American Cuisine with local flair. Located in the Embassy Suites Chicago/North Shore. Sink your teeth into the "Chi-town" ribs, flat bread pizzas, or Black Angus prime rib dip. If seafood is your preference, try the cedar plank salmon or grilled calamari with champagne oregano white truffle vinaigrette. Come by Cadwell's Grille in Deerfield, IL for a memorable dining experience in a truly relaxing atmosphere.
CITY: Deerfield
Cadillac Palace Theater
This venue was completely restored and renovated during 1999, named the Cadillac Palace. the Cadillac palace has been the home to several pre-Broadway hits including "The Producers—The New Mel Brooks Musical" and "Mamma Mia!" in 2001.
CITY: Chicago
C.J. Arthur's
C.J.'s is a great place to eat, drink and hang out. Special concerts monthly.
CITY: Wilmette
C.D. Peacock
C.D. Peacock is Chicago's premier destination for luxury watch and jewelry brands, including Patek Philippe, Rolex, Cartier, Panerai, Hearts on Fire and Mikimoto. Visit our boutique to discover luxury at its finest.
CITY: Chicago
C.D Peacock
Established in 1837 as Chicago's first jewelry retailer, C.D Peacock offers the finest jewelry, timepieces and giftware luxury brands like Rolex, Hermes, Chanel, Cartier, Panerai, Patek Philippe, Montblanc, Mikimoto, Hearts On Fire, Tacori and others. C.D. Peacock has something for all walks of life - whether shopping for an engagement ring, fashion jewelry, anniversary gift or quality watch.
CITY: Skokie
C-House Restaurant
C-House Restarant, by Marcus Samuelsson, is located in the Affinia Hotel and delivers seafood and chops in an adventurous, yet traditional style. In addition to the dining room, head north to C-View, the rooftop lounge.
CITY: Chicago
Buzz Cafe
A wonderful community gathering place in the heart of the Oak Park arts district specializing in fabulous coffee, serving breakfast, lunch and dinner. Local art and crafts for sale, live music, book clubs, etc. Very kid friendly! The Main Dining Room, in addition to the dining area, has a small lounge area for your guests to relax!
CITY: Oak Park
Buzz - Burgers, Barrels & Beer
Enjoy a gourmet burger experience at affordable prices and a large selection of crafted beers! The burgers are the epitome of aesthetic perfection: griddle-cooked fresh grass fed ground beef (sirloin), cheddar cheese, a toasted rustic bun, and toppings.
CITY: Chicago
Butt'ry Heartwarming Kitchen
The food is just as the name describes, butt'ry and heartwarming.
CITY: Wilmette
Butch McGuires Inc.
Family owned Irish saloon in business for 50 years. Great food, friendly and fun place to be.
CITY: Chicago
Busse Woods
The Busse Woods Trail system is located within Ned Brown Forest Preserve, a 3,700-acre property in the western suburbs of Chicago. There are 11.2 miles of paved trails for cyclists, equestrians and pedestrians. The main loop is nearly 8 miles, circling some lakes and meadows, while a couple of much shorter side loops will take you to the north and south end of the forest preserve. The Busse Woods Trail connects with the Schaumburg Bikeway on the west, and on the north, Busse Woods links to the Rolling Meadows Bikeway system. Some key features of the forest preserve include fishing, boat rentals and a small herd of captive resident elk. The trails are open from sunrise to sunset.
CITY: Elk Grove
Burton Snowboards Flagship Store
Features all the latest gear from Burton, R.E.D., Anon, Analog, Gravis and a full skateboard shop. The store's four floors are dedicated to men's, women's and youth gear. Come see us! A trip to the Burton Store is the next best thing to a day on the hill. It's where riding begins!
CITY: Chicago
As the original British Luxury brand, Burberry offers an extensive selection of outerwear, clothing, sportswear.
CITY: Chicago
Build-A Bear-Workshop
Located at Navy Pier, Build-A-Bear Workshop is an interactive shopping experience that allows you to make your own stuffed animal friend. Located on Level One near the food court.
CITY: Chicago
Buffalo Wild Wings Grill & Bar
A fun, family-friendly restaurant with a full menu that features award-winning traditional wings, boneless wings, chicken tenders, naked tenders, spun in one of 14 signature sauces. From barbeque to blazin', there's a sauce for everyone in the family. The menu also includes burgers wraps, salads, ribs and more. With a multitude of plasmas and big screen tv's it's the perfect place to watch your favorite team.
CITY: Evanston
Buffalo Wild Wings Grill & Bar
A fun, family friendly restaurant with a full menu that features award-winning traditional wings, boneless wings, chicken tenders, naked tenders, spun in one of 14 signature sauces. From barbeque to blazin, there's a sauce for everyone in the family. The menu also includes burgers wraps, salads, ribs and more. With a multitude of plasmas and big screen tv's it's the perfect place to watch your favorite team.
CITY: Northbrook
Buffalo Joe's
A local favorite for burgers and wings. "Spicy" describes it best. Beer and wine served.
CITY: Evanston
Budget Lodge - Alsip
Nice, clean, newly decorated rooms. Cable TV and very low rates. Easy access to highway and restaurants nearby.
CITY: Alsip
Budget Inn - Burbank
This property has 30 guest rooms as well as 1 suite. Other amenities include free parking, handicapped accessibility, Wi-Fi access, microwave and refrigerator availability, rollaway beds and a spa/sauna. This is a non-smoking facility.
CITY: Burbank
Buddy Guy's Legends
Owned by legendary blues guitarist Buddy Guy, Legends exemplifies and electrifies the best of Chicago blues, seven nights a week. Here you'll find an amazing collection of blues memorabilia, a great Cajun menu and maybe even Buddy himself on stage.
CITY: Chicago
Buckingham Fountain
Visitors can enjoy a dazzling music, light and water show at the Clarence F. Buckingham Memorial Fountain, one of the largest fountains in the world. Located at Columbus Drive, shows runs from dusk to 11pm every hour and lasts for 20 minutes. Operates April through mid-October.
CITY: Chicago
Buca di Beppo
Guests feast on family platters or real, immigrant southern Italian specialties in a boisterous, celebratory environment that recalls the Italian/American supper clubs of the 40s and 50s.
CITY: Chicago
Buca di Beppo
DuPage County, Chicago's Western Suburbs - Recipes enjoyed for generations in villages across Italy inspire our menu, giving Buca di Beppo its authentic Italian flare. Experience the Italian traditions of food, friendship and hospitality. Dishes are served family style and are meant to be shared.
CITY: Lombard
Buca di Beppo
Even before you succumb to the powerful flavors of immigrant Italian cooking, you'll be drunk on the decor at this exuberant send-up of post-war Italian-American supper clubs.
CITY: Wheeling
Bubba Gump Shrimp Co.
Inspired by the movie classic Forrest Gump, this rustic shanty of a restaurant, located at Navy Pier, features a variety of fixin's Dixie-style ribs, steak, mahi mahi, burgers, kids favorites and of course lots of shrimp!
CITY: Chicago
Brunswick Zone XL - Homewood
Food, Fun & Excitement all under one roof! Bowling, Billiards, Arcade Games, Laser Tag, Party/Meeting Rooms and more.
CITY: Homewood
Welcome to Bruegger's. Our authentic kettle-boiled bagels are fresh from the oven all day. And the coffee is always brewing. We also make delicious sandwiches, salads and soups. Stop by anytime.
CITY: Oak Park
Browntrout in Chicago is an award-winning restaurant with its emphasis on using sustainable ingredients without sacrificing quality. With regular menu changes to allow for only the freshest seasonal ingredients, Browntrout is a flavorful dining option.
CITY: Chicago
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.
CITY: Brookfield
Bronzeville's 1st Bed and Breakfast Club
this is also Chicago and Illinois 1st African American Bed & Breakfast of its kind and was recorded into the historical hall of fame archives year 2001 as such. Complete with a Butler, Gourmet Chef and elegantly appointed bedroom suites with individual computers, high speed Internet, video conference and laser printing.
CITY: Chicago
Bronzeville Children's Museum
First and only African American children's museum in the country for children ages 3-9. Interactive exhibits, unique programs. Focus on culture, history and contributions of African Americans.
CITY: Chicago
Broadway Playhouse
Broadway Playhouse at Water Tower Place is operated by Broadway In Chicago, a Nederlander Presentation. Located at Water Tower Place in Chicago, Illinois, it was formerly known as Drury Lane Theatre Water Tower Place.
CITY: Chicago
Broadway in Chicago
Broadway In Chicago presents the hottest shows in Chicago's bustling Downtown Theater District. On the stages of the Oriental Theatre, Cadillac Palace Theatre, Bank of America Theatre, Auditorium Theatre and Broadway Playhouse, you will discover theater productions direct from Broadway, along with world premieres.
CITY: Chicago
Broadway Antique Market
Browse the showrooms of 75 dealers at this antique mall that offers everything from mid-century modern furniture to art deco jewelry and 1950s lighting.
CITY: Chicago
Brixen Ivy
The folks at Brixen Ivy pride themselves on catering to your group as you catch the Cubs game across the street. Their rooftop facility was built from the ground up specifically with group events in mind. The result is a state-of-the-art facility that offers your group a chance to watch the game, socialize in a climate-controlled bar or on private decks—all while taking in the game outside, through soaring windows, or on one of the many big-screen TVs.
CITY: Chicago
Brit Beat - Tribute to the Beatles
Take a trip back to 1964 with BritBeat's tribute to the Beatles. With mop tops, retro costumes, vintage instruments and harmonizing vocals, BritBeat Beatles Tribute Band performs all of the memorable Beatle hits from the sixties. Their British style, charisma and character creates the ultimate Beatles Tribute concert experience. They display the same youthful excitement and boyish charm as the original "Fab Four" to recreate the electrifying performances made by the Beatles when they first came onto the American scene and started the "British Invasion" and "Beatlemania."
CITY: Arlington Heights
Briolette Beads & More
Get creative at this crafter's paradise! Beads from around the world, unique rubber stamps & papers, Ranger inks, paints, and stamp pads. Sit at our "crystal bar" and work on your projects. Our friendly staff will be happy to assist you. Classes for all skill levels. Parties are our specialty! Birthdays, bridesmaids, "girls night out" -- we do them all. Come take a look!
CITY: Forest Park
Bridgeview Inn Motel
This property has 60 guest rooms as well as 2 suites. Other amenities include a business center, data ports (in rooms), entertainment, fitness center, free parking, hair dryers (in rooms), Wi-Fi, interior corridors, microwave and refrigerator availability, handicapped accessibility and rollaway beds. This is a non-smoking facility.
CITY: Bridgeview
Brew Cruises with Shoreline Sightseeing
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CITY: Chicago
Brer Rabbit Motel
DuPage County, Chicago's Western Suburbs - Welcome to Brer Rabbit Motel. We offer low daily and weekly rates. Amenities include color TV, free cable with five HBO channels. King-size beds available. All rooms are clean and comfortable.
CITY: Villa Park
Brazzaz The Brazilian Steakhouse
16 different cuts of meats slowly roasted, carved tableside, over 40 items in a spectacular salad bar that includes seafood to vegetables. Private room with wireless microphone and 60" plasma screen TV. L Mon.-Fri. 11am-2pm; D Mon.-Thurs. 5pm-10pm; Sat. 4pm-10:30pm; Sun. 3pm-9:30pm.
CITY: Chicago
Brando's Speakeasy
Brandos Speakeasy, the Chicago Loop bar in the historic South Loop, is where everyone wants to be. Once you enter Brando's Speakeasy, which is a landmark status building, you will be impressed and welcomed with the intimate, warm, feeling you get from the staff as well as the patrons.
CITY: Chicago
Branch 27
An American Bistro & Neighborhood Tavern Where Urban Meets Rustic Fare. Expect an exceptional meal paired with draft beers and and extensive wine list.
CITY: Chicago
Branca offers a distinct retail approach to luxurious interiors with decorate objects, antiques, tabletop, gifts and more, from $35 and up.
CITY: Chicago
Boo! at the Zoo
Saturdays and Sundays, October 18-19 and October 25-26 Little ghost and goblins of all ages are sure to have a howlin' good time! Our not-so-scary and fun-filled event has something for the entire family to enjoy: *Can you find your way out of the "Crazy Maize" corn maze? *Cheer for the pumpkin or cheer on the "Pumpkin Smasher" *Take a spin on the "Haunted Carousel" *Watch professional pumpkin carver create 1,000 pound hack-o'-lanterns *Hop on the "Haunted Hayride" and go behind the scenes for a hauntingly good time *At 1pm the popular Costume Parade commences on the North Mall, goes around Roosevelt Fountain and concludes on the East Mall. *Participate in the Costume Showcase at 1:30pm. Prizes for the best animal theme, scariest, most original and best group. *Build a scarecrow at the Hamill Family Play Zoo *Great photo ops at several pumpkin patches *Watch animals enjoy their very own pumpkins *Several not-so-scare Zoo Chats will be scheduled throughout the day
CITY: Brookfield
Bombay Spice
Bombay Spice features healthy, home-style cooked Indian cuisine by Executive Chef Sunil Kumar. The restaurant is able to accommodate any vegetarian requests.
CITY: Chicago
Bombay Garden
A newly opened Indian restaurant servicing delacies from all the regions throughout India. A lunch buffet is available in addition to ordering off the menu for dinner. A private dining room for 40 is also available.
CITY: Evanston
Bobby's Bike Hike Chicago Tours
Tour Chicago on a cool cruiser-style bicycle and follow a guide who makes brief stops at the most popular sights, providing light-hearted commentary that will keep you entertained. Some fun rides include the Lakefront Neighborhoods Tour, Bikes, Bites and Brews Tour, and the Southside Gangster Tour.
CITY: Chicago
Bob Weir & RatDog and Dwight Yoakam at Ravinia
Performances by Bob Weir & RatDog and Dwight Yoakam. Reserved Ticket Prices: $60 - $80 Lawn Ticket Price: $38
CITY: Highland Park
Bob Katzman's Magazine Museum
One of the last actual places of its kind to find copies of thousands of magazines and posters for collectors and enthusiasts alike. Life, Rolling Stone, Motor Trend, Mad, Star Trek, Beatles, if you can remember it....Bob probably has it. All items are very reasonably priced and not only make great gifts but give you your chance to own history. The collection includes periodicals from centuries past. The store also features flags from over 200 nations.
CITY: Skokie
Bob Chinn's Crab House
Committed to providing the freshest food from around the globe. Seafood is delivered from the highest quality providers from around the world.
CITY: Wheeling
Blue Man Group
The Blue Man Group features three enigmatic bald and blue characters who take the audience through a multi-sensory experience that combines theatre, percussive music, art, science and vaudeville into a form of entertainment that is like nothing else.
CITY: Chicago
Blue Chicago
Blue Chicago is located near Ontario street's restaurant row. Chicago's best blues artist star in this safe and friendly club. It is popular with blues fans all over the world. The low cover charge is good for admission to both Blue Chicago locations.
CITY: Chicago
Blue 13
Blue 13 is an upscale restaurant and lounge serving contemporary American cuisine in a casual, urban atmosphere. Pairing classic American food with a more modern French and Italian flair whilst providing unobtrusive service.
CITY: Chicago
The Chicago flagship store features six levels of merchandise, home furnishings, shoes, and cosmetics. Stop by the Visitors Center on level one for information and in-store promotions.
CITY: Chicago
Block Museum of Art
Northwestern University's Mary & Leigh Block Museum of Art is one of the largest fine art museums in the Chicagoland area.
CITY: Evanston
Block 37
This landmark development on State St. features first-to-Chicago retailers, signature dining and entertainment venues within a five-story atrium. The center has direct access to the CTA Red and Blue Lines as well as Chicago's extensive pedway system.
CITY: Chicago
Blind Faith Cafe and Bakery
The Midwest's largest and oldest vegetarian restaurant, featuring a delicious variety of cuisines from around the world.
CITY: Evanston
Blind Faith Cafe
Chicago's premier, certified-green, vegetarian restaurant. For over 30 years guests have been enjoying the award winning food. Dedicated to offering beautifully prepared wholesome natural foods that nourish the body and contribute to a healthier and more sustainable environment. Their extensive menu is prepared with only the highest quality ingredients, complimented by a superb selection of beer and wine and finished with a delicious assortment of homemade desserts.
CITY: Evanston
Blake Hotel
162 rooms. Four suites. On-site health club. 1 restaurant. Room service. Uniquely decorated and feature two TV's two phones, mini-bar and high ceilings. Located in the cultural and financial heart of Chicago's loop, the hotel is steps away from the Art Institute, Sears Tower, Museum Campus, Grant Park and Chicago's lakefront.
CITY: Chicago
Blackwell Forest Preserve
Blackwell Forest Preserve in Warrenville, Illinois, has everything an outdoors fanatic could want. Hikers, bicyclers, horseback riders and cross-country skiers can enjoy more than 6 miles of turf and limestone trails, including a convenient route to the Illinois Prairie Path. Trails around the McKee Marsh area feature two observation decks, a bird blind, and signs that describe the history and ecological significance of the marsh.
CITY: Wheaton
Blackbird Restaurant
Blackbird in Chicago is a must eat. Voted one of Chicago's top 5 restaurants by Gourmet Magazine, it has received 3.5 stars from the Chicago Tribune and Sun-Times. Blackbird is home to Chef Paul Kahan, winner of the James Beard Award for Best Chef of the Midwest in 2004.
CITY: Chicago


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The New Soviet / USA Relations
by Eric Durak
For those of us who are looking straight into the eyes of a new Cold War with the issues in Crimea and the Ukraine, one of us saw a reunion recently that could make any politician shake his or her head in approval. It comes from two track and field runners who came about a heroic reunion back at the track.
Let's go back to 1979, when the old Soviet Union and USA tensions were at a high point. During that year the Soviets were still in Afghanistan, and the US hostages were in Iran. Things were not going well with our international relations.
However, in the city of Lutsk, USSR (now a city in Ukraine), two athletes met to compete in the Decathlon. One was Gary Bastien, a Freshman from Eastern Michigan University who qualified for the Junior National Team, and Victor Berezovskiy, who competed for the junior Decathlon team for the USSR. He was from Ukraine. They were both 18, and for Gary, it was his first big international meet. For Victor, it was a chance to win against the Americans. What they didn't plan on was that they had more in common than not. For Decathletes, the sport is a special club – those who toil in the weight room and run the miles and go through the endless drills have a special bond. Both athletes were talented, but both were hard workers, and immediately had a bond as the meet commenced.
Gary Bastien and Dr. Victor Berezovskiy at the Sam Adams Multi Events
Meet in Santa Barbara, CA, April 4-5, 2014.
Gary won some of the early first day events, but Victor was a strong Western Roll high jumper, and a tough 400 meter competitor. In the second day their scores were close. Both were very good pole vaulters, clearing close to 15 feet (4.57 meters). They were still close in score after the Javelin throw. Now – like many meets of this nature, it came down to the 1500 meter run. Victor had calculated his score and felt he had to run three laps of 66 seconds in order to surpass the score of Bastien (3:18 at the 1200 meter mark – or a 4:22 1500 run). The only problem was that Victor's best effort was around 4:40 minutes.
When the gun went off, Victor took off into the lead. He hit his first lap in 66 seconds. Right on target. His next lap was also 66. He was feeling the pressure of the runners behind him as he maintained his torrid pace. The sound he heard at the third lap was Bastien right on his heels. Gary passed him to win the race in 4:26, and the meet, while Victor dropped back on the third lap – having run so hard he actually blacked out the final minute – not remembering how he finished.
It was a gallant effort on both parts. However, the relationship was able to grow as the rest of the meet progressed. At the end of the competition, Gary gave one of his college t-shirts to Victor, who was thrilled to have a memento of their Decathlon duel. That would be the last they would see of each other for a long time . . .
Over the years the Soviet Union fell, the Berlin Wall came down, and the world changed. One of those amazing changes is that Victor – who was so enthralled with the United States actually moved there. He settled in Southern California, where in 2006 his relationship with Gary Bastien would begin its swing to full circle.
That year I was working at the track in Santa Barbara, CA with my children, practicing some field events, when Victor (now Dr. Victor) came up to me and asked my about my t-shirt (which said Eastern Michigan Track and Field). "Did you run at Eastern Michigan?" "Yes", I said. "Do you know Bashtian?" said Victor in an excited voice. "Do you mean Gary Bastien? If you do, then I know him".
Needless to say, Victor was THRILLED that I was close to the competitor that he knew back in 1979. Now 27 years later, he actually had an email and phone to connect with Gary. They spent some time corresponding over the years, and once and a while I would speak with Victor, as he trained in the area, and whenever there was news about Gary, I was the liaison.
Gary's son Steven eventually gravitated to the Decathlon. He was voted the top Michigan track athlete in his Senior year, and was awarded a scholarship to Samford University in Alabama. Developing as their own multi event program – they have three talented decathletes, and (for now) one highly rated heptathlete.
In 2013 I had the opportunity to watch part of the Sam Adams Memorial Multi Events meet in Santa Barbara, which, in its second year, has attracted some of the top multi event men and women in the nation. I told Gary he should see to it that Steven attend this meet. After some discussion, I found out that indeed Steven and some teammates were coming to California. In one of my talks with Gary, he told me he wanted to come to see Steven run. I was thrilled. Over the past decade our visits have been far and few between, usually in a restaurant for a couple of hours. Now I get the chance to spend the weekend with him at the track, and in my hometown. It would be epic.
One of his requests was to know if Victor would be attending the Adams meet. I would check. The call back from Victor – "I will be attending, and working at the pole vault competition" How great was that.
I would meet Gary at the track at the end of the first day. There he was, with Dr. Victor, talking about every aspect of the meet, and Gary's visit to the old Soviet Union. Victor was amazing. He brought an old photo album with black and white pictures from the meet, including one of a thin (160 lbs) Bastien at the starting line of the 100 meter dash. Victor was looking fit with CCCP jersey and his moderately long brown hair. It was incredible to see these two in photos in specific events, a long time ago. Victor had a journal that he wrote workouts, notes, and even scribbles in when he was a young athlete. He brought the journals, too. One of this notes to himself back in those days: "Visit America" Boy, did he ever. One of the best parts of the reunion was dinner at my house. After meeting my wife and eating some good Southern California food (tri tip and salad), Gary and Victor had a toast to their relationship – with Vodka of course, and it was incredible how after three decades two "cold war" rivals were never really rivals at all. They were competitors, yes. But as all of we Decathletes know – win or lose, it is an exclusive club where friendships endure. This one is for the ages.
I know I will see Victor soon. We will compete in some summer meets at a local high school. Our goal – to get Gary back out to Santa Barbara to watch Steven compete in next year's Sam Adams meet. I'm sure that Coach Adams (who passed away in 2010) would be proud of the story of two hard working decathletes that kept a friendship alive for many years.
From Johnson and Yang, to Avilov and Jenner, to Hingsen and Thompson – the rivalry is always there – but for those who know the sport – the training – the sacrifice, the relationships will endure. Perhaps this is the best finish line.
Eric Durak is the President of Medical Health and Fitness in Santa Barbara, CA. He was a Decathlete competing in high school, and at Eastern Michigan University. He still competes in master's track events, and has served as a USATF youth track coach for over 10 years. He has coached three #1nationally-ranked girl's shot putters in his career.


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I live close-by, and didn't really expect much from this random liquor store. When I finally wandered in after months of passing it up, I was shocked. Rather than the standard "convenience" mark-up you see at many smaller liquor stores, it was actually more affordable than most grocery stores. You won't necessarily find any rarities here, but at the same time, there's a lot of L.A. brews, some Stone special releases and whatever the latest New Belgium Lips of Faith release may be -- along with a large selection of German beers as well.
They're only open until about 10 p.m., so keep that in mind if you're looking to stop by. The area's fine, though as it gets later, you'll find the occasional odd character outside (hence why they close by 10). But if you're in a pinch and want to avoid the Von's two blocks away, this is your spot. They also have a nice selection of wines and liquors too (and plenty of chips, soda, etc.), if you're looking to check off a few things on your shopping list.
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4th stop yesterday on my Santa Monica beer store excursion, this place used to be Ladd's Liquor, right off of 11th Ave. as well and near Lincoln, walked in and noticed a big liquor selection behind the counter, then I saw four beer fridges and a shelf next to a bunch of wine with some Belgians, the people working here were generous and checked on a few things in the back for me, although they did not know much about beer they were as helpful as possible, the place was very clean for a Santa Monica joint, no offense to any of its residents, their six pack prices were very cheap and some of their bombers were the cheapest I have seen as well, All Deschutes six packs were only seven dollars, they had Obsidian Stout, Black Butte Porter, Inversion IPA, Twilight Ale, and Mirror Pond Pale, they also had Kona Wailua Wheat and Longboard Lager, Sierra Nevada products including Summerfest for seven dollars, three different Ommegang 750s, Sprecher Scotch Ale in the big swingtop bottle, Ruination 22 oz. for only five dollars, Deus, a few different Konings Hoevens, some leftover Delerium Noel, St. Peter's stuff, and a few Baladins, lots of beers I did not expect to see in this little place, the highlight was the Kriek de Ranke for sixteen dollars, I have only seen this one other place and that was Holiday Wine Cellar in Escondido, they also had some cool Orval goblets, would probably come back here, best store I have seen in this immediate area but still not quite fantastic like others places near my residence, check it ou if you are nearby regardless
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San Juan and Torreon airports and terminals
Airports in San Juan , PR
Luis Munoz Marin Intl (SJU)
Distance from City Center: 6.7 miles
Airports in Torreon , MX
Torreon Airport (TRC)
Distance from City Center: 2 miles
Lazaro Cardenas Airport (LZC)
Distance from City Center: 19.3 miles
Cheap flights from San Juan to Torreon
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If you're looking for cheap flights from San Juan, the first stop you should make is Orbitz.com, where you can choose the fares that will keep you on budget. Flights out of town leave from the Luis Muñoz Marín International Airport, which is located 3 miles southeast of downtown San Juan and is one of the busiest in the region. Airlines servicing the airport include British Airways, jetBlue Airways and Air Canada.
Luis Muñoz Marín International Transportation
You have several options to get to and from the airport. One of the easiest ways is to grab a taxi, which costs about $20 from downtown San Juan and can take anywhere from 10 to 20 minutes. Your least expensive option would be to hop on the AMA Bus #B-53 to San Juan. The entire trip will cost you $1.50 and will take about 40 minutes to an hour. You can also book a rental car through Orbitz.com and drop off the car at the airport when you leave.
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A combination long- and short-term parking facility is available at the airport, with spaces for over 2,000 cars. Parking is $1.25 for the first hour and 75 cents for each additional hour. The parking rate for the first 24 hours is $18.50 and $12 for each additional day.
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There are plenty of places to chow down at the airport. Grab drinks and tacos at Margaritaville in Terminal D, or go the healthy route with Island Smoothies at the Terminal C/D connector. Whichever one you choose, when you're ready to book those cheap flights from San Juan, use Orbitz.com as your go-to travel planner.
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Torreon Airport has four official car rental service companies: Avis, Hertz, Budget and Europcar. Car rentals can be conveniently booked through Orbitz.com before your scheduled arrival at the airport.
Weather in Torreon
The city experiences a desert climate due to its close proximity to the Chihuahuan Desert. Temperatures during the day can be very hot and may reach over 100 degrees F during summer. Nights tend to be cool. Rainfall is rare, but summer rains occur from June to September.
Major Attractions in Torreon
One of the most spectacular sights of Torreon is the Cristo de las Noas, the third largest statue of Jesus in North America. Cristo de las Noas is situated on top of a hill and offers visitors a panoramic view of the entire city of Torreon. The city also holds the annual Laguna Drumfest where the best drummers from around the world gather every October to showcase their skills. Another main annual festival is the Cotton and Grape Fair, which is held every September.
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