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Friday, December 9, 2011
Oh, my wild sweet Hahamongna
To set the mood, scoot Mr. Haendel up to 5:50. (What? You find that excessively difficult? You can complain to the management, though they're generally out to lunch and unresponsive.)
Anyway, we're here to make a point. That LA County and the City of Pasadena are very busy these days turning this
Into that
32 comments:
- Shell Sherree said...
The third and fourth images have a Monet-like quality. I feel an utter lack of eloquence on this subject, KB. It baffles me and saddens me completely.
- December 9, 2011 at 12:19 AM
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- December 9, 2011 at 1:36 AM
- the good soup said...
too hideous. I can't believe anyone really wants this. they must be blind. and deaf. not that I want to bundle the cretons who did this in with the blind and deaf, who really don't deserve me throwing such rabid megalomaniacs into their sense filled worlds.
- December 9, 2011 at 2:36 AM
- Mister Earl said...
Great photos. Bummer situation.
- December 9, 2011 at 5:09 AM
- Kalei's Best Friend said...
Why? are they assuming another case of West Nile is gonna crop up? sheesh, leave well enough alone.
- December 9, 2011 at 5:42 AM
- Terri said...
"Gone, going.
Gone, everything.
Gone, don't give a damn.
Gone, be the birds, when they don't wanna sing.
Gone, people, all awkward with their things,
Gone" ~ Jack Johnson
- December 9, 2011 at 7:23 AM
- Pasadena Adjacent said...
I was thinking the sex pistols "God Save the Queen" might be more appropriate
- December 9, 2011 at 8:36 AM
- altadenahiker said...
If you squint at the third photo, you can see two ducks.
Yes, a lot of the desolation (and it's coming fast and furious now) is all in the name of soccer. No, it's probably all in the name of some council members getting their names on some commemorative sign.
- December 9, 2011 at 9:13 AM
It's not GONE yet, guys! Don't despair - there is a real fight going on to Save Hahamongna and you can help!
- December 9, 2011 at 10:52 AM
- Marjie said...
Leave it to bureaucrats to "improve" everything.
After the flooding here in September, locals have been crying to have the debris removed from creek and river beds. The DEP won't issue permits. They all have their heads stuffed up their (choose your anatomical part). Fix what ain't broke, and let that which needs actual help rot.
- December 9, 2011 at 12:40 PM
- Ms M said...
Wonderful and powerful photos -- I'm sorry to hear they are continuing to pursue the building of soccer fields in this beautiful place.
- December 9, 2011 at 6:04 PM
- Susan Campisi said...
Wait, wait... this isn't the sediment removal as part of flood management? This is for the soccer fields?!
It's so depressing. The photos are gorgeous. I agree with Shell: they look like Monets.
- December 9, 2011 at 9:49 PM
- Petrea Burchard said...
PA and I were both at the Arroyo Seco Foundation awards the other night. Guess who else was there?
Representatives from Michael Antonovich's office
Army Corps of Engineers
NO ONE from Pasadena City council
You know, it's not the entire Council that voted for this athletic field. It was a slight majority. Five people--five people who do not give a rat's behind for what their constituents want, for what the city has already sworn itself to (2006 Green City Plan, anyone?). These five people (one who is no longer on the council) made this decision when NO ONE ELSE WANTS IT.
They can be defeated. It ain't over 'til it's over and now that Tim Brick and Mary Barrie have discovered city staff's "misleading" tactics (I'm being nice) and it is a matter of public record, believe me, it really ain't over.
- December 9, 2011 at 10:12 PM
- sonia a. mascaro said...
Beautiful reflections pictures, Karin! Looks an impressionism painting!
I am afraid I did not understood well... that beautiful place will turning in a dirt road?
- December 10, 2011 at 7:15 AM
- altadenahiker said...
Sonia, the plans are roads, parking lots, soccer fields, a nature center to study the nature that's no longer there, and tree removal.
Susan, can't say for sure, but it looked like dirt is getting piled in areas to create raised fields. Anyway, there's lots of new desolation.
- December 10, 2011 at 7:32 AM
- CafePasadena said...
The county came but NOT 1 member of the city council attended??? Any more of this behavior & they'll give politicians a bad name.
- December 10, 2011 at 10:36 AM
- Banjo52 said...
Aren't I seeing a bit of Monet in your pics? Nice!
Glad you posted this and these. I remember earlier concern about Haha., and now I see why. "A picture is worth a thousand words." Think I could copyright that?
- December 10, 2011 at 11:38 AM
- Banjo52 said...
P.S. Sorry, Shell, I should have read before blabbing.
- December 10, 2011 at 11:42 AM
- Patrizzi Intergarlictica said...
ARTISTRY alert!
Gggggoorgeous photos feed the soul.
- December 10, 2011 at 1:06 PM
- Petrea Burchard said...
Cafe, I don't know that the city council was invited. The awards are for people who have made efforts to protect the Arroyo over the last year.
- December 10, 2011 at 3:45 PM
- Paula said...
It takes a real visionary to come up with a plan like that. Not.
Yuk, but love the Handel.
- December 10, 2011 at 4:11 PM
- Patrizzi Intergarlictica said...
Petrea Burchard, that's (pâ tree uh * ber cherd)
Maybe the city council needs special invitations? The awards ceremony and voting was open to anyone who wanted to participate.
I think any one of them would have been welcomed, maybe some more than others. The King of the Rose Bowl would have enjoyed the tamales. I know he likes them.
- December 10, 2011 at 6:23 PM
- Petrea Burchard said...
You're right, Patrizzi, it is open to anyone. I'm mistaken. I think they would have been welcome.
- December 10, 2011 at 6:57 PM
- Bellis said...
I'm a bit confused. I thought these photos were taken on the east side? That's where the soil cleared out from behind the dam was trucked to Johnson field. Have things also changed on the west side where the soccer field plateau will be constructed? I don't walk over on that side much any more - too many people and frisbees. I always seem to get in the way of their throws. Though they're always polite and patient.
I was sorry to have missed the awards, but glad Mary Barrie was honored.
- December 11, 2011 at 2:47 AM
- Kaori said...
Can't imagine why they would want anything to change from that gorgeous scenery in your first photo...
- December 11, 2011 at 5:37 AM
- Mister Earl said...
What about the silt removal? Is that happening?
- December 11, 2011 at 7:55 PM
- altadenahiker said...
Yes, their scraping some areas and piling it up in others. I think they've done away with the idea of truck caravans, but I'm not sure. It's all very confusing.
- December 12, 2011 at 7:43 AM
- Petrea Burchard said...
The County has already done the interim clean-up, the results of which are visible. They dug pretty deep (I've never seen the dam this exposed). They also built new structures for people to access the dam itself. If you walk down below the dam you're probably at least 30 or 40 feet below the highest sediment level. I think that's how much they have to dig out.
They still have to do a full EIR before the major sediment removal project begins, and the EIR is underway. It'll take a year or so, I can't remember, maybe more. They've been surveying, and you can find the surveyors' orange posts along the eastern path right now, between the dam and JPL.
- December 12, 2011 at 8:08 AM
- Margaret said...
Ok, now you are just showing off with the photography stuff. Then again, if I could take pictures like that I would show off too. I am feeling very disgruntled about your having so many talents.
- December 12, 2011 at 2:08 PM
- altadenahiker said...
If they could distract you from my swapping of their for they're, then I'm happy.
- December 12, 2011 at 3:14 PM
- Tash said...
Somebody (plural) should be sh.. ... JAILED ... for this.
Such a tragedy.
On a much smaller scale, I'm still mourning the 2 pine trees right outside our door/bedroom window that the ASSociation had cut down because they were cracking the TENNIS COURT!
- December 14, 2011 at 4:08 PM
- TheChieftess said...
Wonderful photos Hiker...and I agree...very Monet-esque!!!
- December 15, 2011 at 11:45 AM


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Christmas at the Brewery
Join us for delightful holiday menu specials all day. Beginning at 4PM we will offer free horse-drawn carriage rides for our diners through charming downtown Flossmoor, all decked out with holiday lights. Santa and his trusty sidekick, Jingles, will pose for free pictures with children and listen to their secret wishes. The night will be cozy, musical and full of holiday magic! Join us for our most treasured tradition. Reservations are welcome but not necessary,holiday spirit is required! For more information, please call 708-957-2739 or visit www.flossmoorstation.com. 4-8PM.
CITY: Flossmoor
Moraine Valley Jazz Ensemble Holiday Concert
The Moraine Valley Jazz Ensemble is a 20-member big band which explores a wide range of styles from the classic swing of Duke Ellington and Count Basie to soulful blues, burning Latin-jazz and gritty funk. The band also features contemporary works by such composers as Bill Holman and Bob Florence and iconic vocal arrangements such as those performed by Ella Fitzgerald and Frank Sinatra. 7:30PM.
CITY: Palos Hills
Holiday Art Sale
Just in time for the holidays, Pleasant Home's annual Holiday Art Sale is sure to delight! With handmade and original work, guests can shop for last-minute gifts or something special for themselves! Art sale includes hand-knit wraps and scarves, photography, jewelry, quilted linens, holiday decorations, hostess gifts, and much more. This year we welcome several new artists to the show with never-before-seen items at Pleasant Home! For more information, call 708-383-2654.
CITY: Oak Park
Home For The Holidays
Catch the old fashioned holiday spirit in Downtown Oak Park! Celebrate the season with free horse-drawn sleigh rides and a visit from Santa.
CITY: Oak Park
Bye Bye Birdie
Come out for an awesome theatre production. Show dates are 2/13, 2/14,2/15,2/20,2/21, & 2/22.
CITY: Oak Lawn
Jesus Christ Superstar
Come out for this great production! Show dates are 3/20, 3/21, 3/22, 3/27, 3/28 & 3/29.
CITY: Oak Lawn


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WASHINGTON - Fifteen teenagers from the Herndon and Chantilly areas are charged with making and using fire bombs.
The investigation goes back to Dec. 14 when the bomb squad was called after fire bombs were discovered in a neighborhood playground on Kinross Circle in Herndon, according to the Fairfax County fire department.
The bomb squad had to deactivate one of the bombs at the playground, says Dan Schmidt, Fairfax County fire department spokesperson. That device did not explode and no one was hurt.
Investigators don't believe the group of high school students was trying to target anyone. They were likely doing it as a prank, Schmidt says.
The bombs were made using 2-liter bottles filled with chemicals. The teens are charged with manufacturing, possession and use of fire bombs or explosive devices.
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You name it, and Olivie has probably done it.
A SELF proclaimed hippie, anarchist, and believer of underground cultures, Olivie is very intellectual and extremely involved in international politics. She loves to sing and play the guitar and is looking forward to the next series of Big Brother to take place in the Czech Republic. In her own words she has agreed to appear on the show to, "stir it up with some intellectual humor."
Since she was very young Olivie has long had a natural attitude toward nudity. In true sixties spirit she believes in 'free sex'; preferring the loving and intimate touch of petting and stroking. When asked about her body she will readily profess a love for her hair and lips but admits she wishes her nipples were smaller.
Luckily it doesn't seem anyone else shares that opinion.
|Gianni Italy
Olivie Fantastic model, great photos. Any chance Olivie to shave completely ?
|alex United Kingdom
olivie beautiful girl,terrific curves,olivie is delicious.
|JP United States
Natural Beauty Always nice to see a beautiful girl in her "natural state" ie. unshaven and without extras like oil or grease. Althouth seeing Olivie "greased" would also be nice, then that brown couch might be ruined. It's just like seeing your girlfriend laying around your apartment naked, assuming one had a girlfriend as hot as Olivie.
|Michael United States
Natural Welcome Here She is so beautiful and natural, and refreshing. There is so much 'shaved' on this site, and it amazes me how some folks want 'everyone' to get 'shaved'. There are loads of us out here who love a nice bush, so don't forget us! Keep Olivie natural!
|Dan from Texas United States
Olivie I just love staring at photos of Olivie! She has the most beautiful eyes and lips of any of your wonderful models. Great series of photos, they rock!
|gaspare Norway
Truly a great model, a body reminding some of Rubens and some of the girl next door, great colors and great pose.
|ardunbye United Kingdom
Olivie artist soul Not the most statuesque figure in the 'classical' sense but a delightfully natural body topped by the MOST GORGEOUS of faces. By the way, good thinking to have 'artist' singular in the title because artists'oul could be construed near the knuckle.
|Mal C Canada
Beautiful natural girl. In my mind I'm between those breasts and thighs....but Petter...show me the money...
|Dan from Texas United States
Olivie time This doe eyed beauty had captured my heart and my imagination! In the photos where she is smiling ... I'm in heaven. Bravo Petter and thanks Olivie.
|goober United States
Great to see Olivie back with us. She is a marvelously sexy model. Where has she been gone for such a long time. She needs to visit much more often.
|Dan from Texas United States
Olivie time This doe eyed beauty has captured my heart and my imagination! In the photos where she is smiling I'm in heaven. Bravo Petter and thanks Olivie.
|Dave United States
Olivie Olivie looks like Katie Holmes, without the Tom Thumb hanging on. That's a very good thing!
|ardunbye United Kingdom
Olivie time #!" Hey girl,I want,to be with you, Oli vie time, all day and Oli vie night"# (If you're old enough to remember that song, like me,then shame on you for ogling this divine beauty.
|alex United Kingdom
olivie cute/fresh/sexy.
|Norm United States
Olivie A beautiful young lady. Thanks for sharing her with us.
|Dan from Texas United States
Olivie on Display I have just seen the Most beautiful woman that has ever walked on the earth. I were to able to chose just one woman to spend eternity with it would Olivie.
|salvador rios bucio Mexico
great¡¡¡¡ sensuality and graceful togeter, best photos, i want to congratulate you
|Pierre Dugard France
firstname.lastname@example.com Excellent!!!! Please more.....
|Dave Canada
Olivie Wow - please - MUCH MORE!!
|Mal C Canada
Olivie has a beautiful labia...I would LOVE some close-ups...more please Petter
|Dave United States
Nice... What a beautiful girl.
|Dan from Texas United States
Olivie on a Stool I believe that Olivie has the most beautiful face and eyes of all your wonderful models.
|Mal C Canada
Olivie tells me girls do not have to be skinny to be sexy:-)
|Jason Chang United States
Picture 48 I love Picture 48, because it has sharp focus of the arm. There's also many pics that focuses the abdomen. Also, everyone knows she's cute.
|Vishal India
Ultimate Erotica....Olivie's beauty and nyphetic allure along with her erotic play with the leather belt makes this picture set worth treasuring for its extremely eroticist charm...
|GERBOU France
Nice girl, nice pics, but do not know what, think that something went wrong that day! Eroticism,may be that's What's missing.
|Dan United States
Olivie sun rays Olivie is beautiful. No, she is more than that, much much more! Your photos are magnificent! They are art, pure sensual art.
|Gary United States
A special moment with Olive For me all life is beautiful and practical with a purpose. Like the science of a specialized field such as astronomy mathematics and many others, it seems that until it becomes a part of us where we can explain it the challenge lingers just out of reach and whatever 'it' is remains in mystery. For me, when I can draw something like this the explanation is there and the challenge is met. My work becomes a part of me, a part of my knowledge and if I am aloud to share it, it becomes a part of my contribution to humanity. My drawings are the description that somehow satisfies the deep burning passion I have to understand. Olive has sweet qualities that I think bring out the best of me and for this Olive is one of my favorite models. She is the plant you see growing in the warmth of Sun. The delicate reflection off her skin represents the most precious life growing in contrast to the rusty metallic lost frozen industrialized world all outside and un-shown in the photos. Her sweet simplicity is captured here in these photographs giving hope of a bright and happy future. As I study this most wonderful figure through the photographs, my thoughts float toward those private times when the world seems shut out and the only thing that matters is that moment, and a memory develops and comes into focus which is cherished for a lifetime. All the time spent studying the bones, muscles, tissues and drawing techniques coming together for that one perfect real moment. Capturing her likeness sets free the captive words that could never adequately describe the beauty we have beheld.
|Christo United States
Page two of this gallery works for me.
|Jozua Hattingh Canada
Olive Some magic happens between Petter and Olive. Something special is captured, and I include all the galleries. You should work more with her.
|Dan United States
Wow Olivie! If ever a beauty needed tobe in movies ..... it is Olivie! I'm in love!
|andy United Kingdom
peeping can you come & peep at my door' Great photos
|ab United Kingdom
|Philip, Colorado, USA United States
beautiful girl!
|Mal C Canada
Big nipples, soft curves...what more could a man(or woman) want?
|Justin United States
Absolutely sublime! I love that this pushes forth the idea that these girls aren't just pretty faces. That they are real, thoughtful, and intelligent: with beautiful souls as well as beautiful bodies. This is the best film yet.
|Graham United Kingdom
An amazing body, very fit, beautiful features fantastic model. But a bad singing voice! ... Sorry Olivie
|ben United States
Good grief ! I loved the soul that came out in her singing... pretty hard to make acapella sound great so one has to rely on what the song is about... we are not talking pavorati here couldnt catch all the words of the lyrics or dialog.. but Could listen to alot of her singing ( with a little more polish ... true the her posing nude is almost unnecessary... very interesting
|Septemberbug Norway
«Finally a clip with a decent length», I thought when I read the intro. Unfortunately, this is what I call a total swing and miss! This clip is absolutely uninteresting and unsensuous. She's lying on her back for twelve minutes just talking and singing, for beep's sake! Okay, this is one crap clip amongst 178 more or less brilliant ones, which is a good rating by any standard. This one, however, is a waste of server space.
|Dean United States
New Nude Evolution There is a beauty about this film that draws me to watching it again. This film embraces the 'new nude' philosophy by cutting the eurodisco background music and replacing it with the vocal energy of the model. It is a giant step in the evolution of the new nude video clips.
|Virginia Alzina United States
Juliana You're like my girlfriend Juliana...simply beautiful!!
|SoulBrother Luxembourg
Those who just listen to Britney Spears won't like the way she sings, but if you love Blues and Jazz, you will notice that she is an artist beside her nice ( . )( . ) and ( )( )


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Proper is actually a word you can use all by itself, you can just expostulate "Proper!" and it means something similar to "Wicked!" or "Excellent!" or "Cool!". It is an exclamative word. If something totally cool or awesome happens you just say "Proper!" and it means the same as "Awesome!" or "Cool!", but it is much newer and fresher and better and longer-lasting than those words. Its literal definition is "Perfect". Say this if you want to not only be with it, but way, way ahead of it. Proper.
"You just won the lottery, dude!"
af dan 3. september 2004
used as an adjective to compliment a guy or a girl; hot; fresh
Damn ma youse lookin proper
af Infamizzumair 14. maj 2007
used to describe a file, most commonly a torrent of a movie, stating that it's the real thing and not a fake.
hey man im downloading a copy of SuperBad right now, i cant wait to watch it since its a PROPER dvdrip, one of the first dvd quality versions of this movie to be released!!
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Jambalaya Restaurant-Night Club
Distinctive American food with a Creole Influence. Live entertainment Friday and Saturdays. Located adjacent to the authentic Bourbon Street in Pheasant Run Resort.
CITY: St. Charles
Top Table
Offers the finest dining selections including steak, seafood, chops. Visit for the food, stay for the atmosphere. There is a beautiful outdoor deck overlooking the Fox River to be enjoyed in warm weather.
CITY: St. Charles
Tokio Pub
Tokio Pub blends the eclectic flavors of Japanese and American Pub cuisine, served in a richly-hued dining room with lively music, friendly service & a fun atmosphere.The flavors of Japan, Latin America and the U S of A are combined to create a unique pub menu. Try specialty Sushi, Tacos & our Signature Hot Rock. Don't forget to indulge in the House-made Ramen Noodle Bowls or Tokio Pub's famous Ramen Burger.
CITY: Schaumburg
Trackside at Arlington Park
Off-track betting. First-class dining with year-round entertainment. Private dining.
CITY: Arlington Heights
Toscana Restaurant
Toscana offers a little taste of Europe and brings the good sentimental feelings together with its cozy, inviting and yet sophisticated atmosphere. Our professional and caring staff is truly dedicated to serve your needs. We proudly present our fine signature dishes, tasted and modified to perfection.
CITY: Arlington Heights
Elly's Pancake House
At Elly's Pancake House, we offer a casual contemporary dining atmosphere serving your favorite dishes all day long. Home to our signature oven-baked pancakes, we invite you to enjoy our farm-fresh omelettes, powdered sugar dusted waffles, homemade blintzes or crepes with our freshly squeezed juices. The char-broiled prime beef burgers and specialty sandwiches are also sure to please.
CITY: Arlington Heights
Sam's of Arlington
Sam's of Arlington is the perfect venue for any occasion. Our menu is based on a distinguished list of homemade recipes that use only high quality ingredients. Our impressive full-service bar is always kept stocked so you can enjoy a cold one while you take in the big game.
CITY: Arlington Heights
Shahi Nihari
Delicious Pakistani food and banquet hall
CITY: Schaumburg
The Greek Village
Come find a taste of Greece! Try traditional specialties like Leg of Lamb, Pastichio, Spanakotiropita, Dolmades, Loukoumades, and Moussaka. Belly Dancer every Friday and Saturday night followed by Live Music. Semi-private dining with party packages.
CITY: Schaumburg
Javier's Sabor Mexicano
Javier's Sabor Mexicano is an everyday celebration of fresh food, margaritas and a large selection of fine tequila. This Mexican restaurant has been around since 1967. Consistency, Quality, and Generous portions are what keeps everyone coming back. Javier's Sabor Mexicano features four separate dining rooms and a full service bar for your dining pleasure as well as private parties and special events.
CITY: Arlington Heights
Mago Grill and Cantina
A celebration of Mexico's heritage, Mago Grill & Cantina's original Mexican and Latin menu is comprised of authentic favorites of freshly smashed tableside guacamole, seafood ceviches, savory salsas, fresh salads, and main dishes of steak, chicken, pork and seafood including the chef's own Grandma Paula's family recipes.
CITY: Arlington Heights
La Tasca Tapa Restaurant
Hola! La Tasca means "local gathering place" in Spanish, and it translates perfectly at our lively Arlington Heights location. Whether the need be a private party, drinking homemade sangria at the bar, or hearing some of the hottest live Latin music around, La Tasca is sure to please.
CITY: Arlington Heights
Black Steer Charhouse
Enjoy grilled to perfection steaks along with charbroiled burgers and sandwiches, pastas, chicken and ribs. Listen to live entertainment on Fridays and Saturdays or indulge in our Black Steer Brunch on Sundays.
CITY: Elk Grove Village
Bistro Dragon
At Bistro Dragon, all dishes are made from real ingredients and prepared in such a way that high quality flavor and nutrition are maintained. MSG and canned vegetables are never used. Chef Chen offers an inventive sushi selection combined with spectacular presentation.
CITY: Elk Grove Village
Happy Elephant Thai Cuisine
We are conveniently located in the heart of Elk Grove Village. We provide fresh and flavorful Thai food that can be eaten in-house, carry-out, delivery, or catered!
CITY: Elk Grove Village
Noodles Delight Chinese Restaurant
It is with great pleasure that we present to you "Noodles Delight". Our goal is to bring to you the finest Chinese cuisine accompanied with friendly service. Our menu design is inspired by the diverse flavors found from various regions of China. Only the freshest, top quality ingredients are meticulously selected and prepared for your enjoyment.
CITY: Roselle
Silver Lake Chinese Restaurant
Using only the freshest hand picked ingredients and highest quality spices, owner and executive chef Brian Eng aspires to share his family's restaurants with all. Through the means of dine-in, carry-out, delivery, catering, and now online ordering, Silver Lake offers authentic Chinese cuisine cooked to order to satisfy you!
CITY: Roselle
Champps Bar and Grill
At Champps we've focused on redefining American Cuisine, so you get the best of both worlds. As soon as you walk into the door you feel the atmosphere oozing from our Champpions, ready and eager to serve a heaping portion of Burgers, Beer and Sports.
CITY: Schaumburg
Old Crow Smokehouse
Oysters, Moonshine and Live Country Music at your very own Old Crow Smokehouse in Schaumburg!
CITY: Schaumburg
Sake Sushi & Grill
Come in and try our delicious sushi!
CITY: Schaumburg
Gaylord India Restaurant of Schaumburg
A blend of traditional and innovative awaits you at Gaylord Fine Indian Cuisine. Experience the finest food, which perfectly combines the ancient traditions and authentic flavors of India, fused with a unique ethnic edge in a casually sophisticated ambiance. All served to you with a style of service rooted in the finest eastern traditions.
CITY: Schaumburg
Maggiano's Little Italy
Maggiano's Little Italy invites you to enjoy authentic, scratch-made Italian-American cuisine in our restaurant or banquet facilities. Bring the family in for dinner or have your next party at one of our banquet facilities.
CITY: Schaumburg
Pita BBQ
At Pita BBQ, every order is made with the freshest, organic ingredients available. Never frozen. Never pre-made. Always fresh off the grill.
CITY: Streamwood
Clementi's Pizzeria and Bar
A neighborhood Italian ristorante just steps from Arlington Park. Clementi's strives to serve the freshest dishes in a relaxed setting at an affordable price. A true family-owned and operated restaurant, our wish to you is that you should be treated as one of our own.
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Dublin wants to meet you. So come and say hello to a cosmopolitan city that's as friendly as a village, as intimate as a pub and as full of new ideas as it is old characters
TripAdvisor twice hailed Dublin as the friendliest city in Europe. So what's the first thing you should do? Why, meet a Dubliner, of course. We've even got a program in place to connect first-time visitors with hospitable locals. It's called City of a 1,000 Welcomes (you've heard of the céad míle fáilte, right?), and it's going down a treat.
Another way to stock up on the low-down is by taking a tour. As well as traditional bus sightseeing experiences, visitors to Dublin can explore the city's haunted corners with Hidden Dublin Walking Tours, visit the latest cultural happenings and new openings with the Le Cool Dublin Experience, or explore the emerging docklands on a Segway tour.
Dublin has its big hits and historic sights (we're looking at you, Trinity College and the Guinness Storehouse). But truly, a visit is as much about the here and now.
New ideas and sparky start-ups are flourishing, with fresh scenes popping up along South William Street, Essex Street West and most recently, Capel Street. You can still hit up Grafton Street for high street shopping, but don't miss the buzzing bars and boutiques of the emerging Creative Quarter around South William Street to George's Street, and from Lower Stephen's Street to Exchequer Street.
The quays are quite the architectural catwalk, too. From Daniel Libeskind's Bord Gáis Energy Theatre at Grand Canal Dock to the Custom House and U2's Clarence Hotel, Dublin's skyline seems at once rooted in present and past. All that's missing, as the late poet Seamus Heaney said, are "the Vikings coming sniffing up the Liffey".
Dublin, of course, is famous beyond its friendliness. James Joyce immortalised the city and its people in masterpieces such as Ulysses, and it continues to live and breathe the written word. Dublin is a UNESCO World City of Literature, but it's not just its authors who are interested in spinning yarns... hence the famous local greeting: What's the story?
The best places to join the conversation are Dublin's pubs, clubs and cafés. New or old, fashionable or funky, gorgeous or grimy – there's something for everyone's taste here. Three to make aim for are The Fumbally (a café-cum-collective on Fumbally Lane), Izakaya (the Japanese whiskey bar on South Great George's Street) and Everleigh Garden ("70% outdoors, 30% indoors and 100% friendly," as it says itself) on Harcourt Street.
Finally, don't forget Temple Bar – a cobblestoned enclave of galleries, restaurants, hopping pubs, buskers and the shape-shifting Meeting House Square. Perhaps check out another newbie to the urban landscape, which went unappreciated until relatively recently: Dublin's twist on grafitti, murals and tagging. Challenge your perceptions with a Street Art tour around Temple Bar's streets and alleys – who knows what you'll discover…
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A gorgeous girl with beautiful blue eyes and blond hair that looks as if it has been painted gold. she is very shy and quiet. she tends to be a goodie goodie but if you get to know her she is fun and crazy. she is very self conscious so if you tell her shes perfect she will deny it. she loves being picked up, cuddled, hugged real tight, her hand to be held, or any physical contact because she feels special. she is not a whore, she will save herself for the right guy and will love him forever. if you have a shelby in your life you are very lucky.
guy: hey guess who I'm going to ask to prom
friend: WOW!!!! i hope she says yes
friend: WOW!!!! i hope she says yes
po datGirl Јануар 6, 2013
To double-team; to tag team (originally sexual connotation). Also applicable to all other instances of tag-teamming and double teamming.
Hey Pat and Steve! Remember that time when you shelby'd the shit out of Shelby?
{Playing Halo} Oh dayum, I just got shelby'd so hard.
{Playing Halo} Oh dayum, I just got shelby'd so hard.
po Set the Controls for Мај 6, 2007
Shelby is unlike any other. She also goes by the name Shelbster. She is perfect in every way, she's the best in the world but she doesn't think so. Be cautious with this. Know what she really wants or needs and be yourself. She'll know when you're joking and that you do love her and that everything is real. Let her know how you feel and don't overdo anything. When you're with her you cannot speak right and it's as if no one else exists. You won't know where to start when you try to tell her how much she means to you so you end up just squishing her as hard as you can. Be careful when squishing her because it can and will leave bruises or rib pain. Speaking of pain, learn to ice skate so you won't make her fall and feel horrible after. When you're with her you both feel a soul warming sensation. She'll always be on your mind and knows how to brighten the worst days with her amazing smile, which in turn makes you smile all day every day. She'll always make you the happiest you've ever been. She belongs in an exhibit because it's crazy not to be staring at her. Visit a doctor prior to seeing her, your heart will explode due to tachycardia otherwise. Make sure to know Arabic because she will tell you something very important in that language. While you're at it, learn Spanish. She is someone you will be around forever. You won't ever lose her. You will always be in love with her and miss her and it will always be mutual with her. She is the beyond the most important in the world.
Shelby, thank everything you do and for being yourself. Thank you for being who you are. We are permanently in each other's lives and we will always work through everything and go on forever. And remember.... Everything happens for a reason.
po CeeShel Децембар 22, 2013
A girl who is perfect in every way. She has the cutest face, the most vibrant smile, the most adorablest laugh ever, and has great taste in everything overall. She loves grey's anatomy, she plays softball, and most certainly is not a potato. She has a way with words, and has a kickass personality. She will never fail to disappoint you. She's so interesting and intriguing that you'll always want more from her. She feels as if she's pudgy, when she isn't. Something else about shelby is that she is the most amazing person you'll ever meet. Once you see her smile, you'll want to hug her tightly and never let her go.
Ms. Shelby from Carson City, Nevada
po AnonymousFaggot Април 26, 2013
A gorgeous girl with the biggest heart, and can make you laugh and smile without even trying. A bad ass lady!
Person 1: "dude, who is that?"
Person 2: "oh, you mean that beautiful woman walking in the room?"
Person 1: "who else would i be talking about?"
Person 2: "well that would be none other than shelby!"
Person 2: "oh, you mean that beautiful woman walking in the room?"
Person 1: "who else would i be talking about?"
Person 2: "well that would be none other than shelby!"
po Andre_65 Јун 8, 2012
Listen to him/her, he/she can teach you anything you need to know and gives amazing advice. He/She is an amazing friend. Don't ever let him/her go. Be nice to him/her you never know when he/she is feeling sad. He/She is nice to everyone. You are always first on his/her list before himself/herself. He/She is always thinking of others and will stick up for anyone. If u have a friend/lover/family member named Shelby never let him/her go. He/she has one of the best personlitys you can find.
There is a new girl at my school named Shelby, she seems very kind.
po Lovewhodeservesit Мај 10, 2012
Shelby is a big butt having, stupid face wearing, stank ass smelling sack of poo.This whore will draw you in with her satan pussy and trap your dick in its vice like grip. she will drag you into the pits of relationship hell with her constant bitching and moaning. her bipolar ass will make your head spin from the constant mood change. if you have ropes or knives or guns in your house remove them before dating this cunt not because shes going to kill you but rather that youll want to end your own fucking life at the very sound of her voice. however this bitch does make a mean spaghetti.
i could almost marry this shelby for her food skills.
po dirty mccurdy Септембар 20, 2010


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FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. (AP) -- The Atlanta Falcons traded up 10 spots in the fifth round to select TCU defensive end Stansly Maponga in the fifth round of the NFL draft on Saturday.
Maponga was the fourth defensive player drafted by the Falcons over the last three days. They chose cornerback Desmond Trufant in the first round, cornerback Robert Alford in the second round and Clemson end Malliciah Goodman in the fourth.
Maponga (6-foot-2, 256 pounds) had four sacks and 6.5 tackles for negative yardage last season and was listed as first-team All-Big 12. He missed two games because of a foot injury.
Since releasing longtime defensive end John Abraham in the offseason, the Falcons have added veteran free agent Osi Umenyiora from the New York Giants, Goodman and Maponga at end.
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Yesterday Deadspin editor Timothy Burke and writer Jack Dickey revealed that Lennay Kekua, girlfriend of star Notre Dame linebacker Manti Te'o, never existed. Kekua's supposed death of leukemia in September had become a big part of the Manti Te'o mythos. ESPN, NBC, and any number of other media outlets passed along the story that Te'o missed Kekua's funeral, at her request, to play against Michigan State, one of the best games of his career. Notre Dame coach Brian Kelly even gave Te'o the game ball in Kekua's honor. But, as Notre Dame officials learned on December 26, and everyone else learned yesterday afternoon, Kekua was a hoax. We don't know for sure whether Te'o was in on the hoax (and, if so, what his motivations were for doing so) or whether the Heisman finalist was a victim, suckered into a relationship with a woman who lied about her identity and later staged her alter-ego's death. Either way, the story of Lennay Kekua is as fascinating as it is absurd. While it is morally ...
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Roasted Butternut Squash with Rosemary and Balsamic Vinegar
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2 lbs. butternut squash cubes (about 6 cups)
2 T extra virgin olive oil
1 T + 1 tsp. best quality balsamic vinegar
1 tsp. very finely chopped fresh or frozen rosemary, or slightly less dried rosemary (be sure it's especially finely chopped if you use dried rosemary)
sea salt to taste
fresh ground black pepper to taste
Arrange the squash on a cookie sheet or dish large enough to hold it in a single layer. Roast 20 minutes, then turn squash and roast about 20 minutes more, or until squash is very soft and starting to get slightly caramelized.
Remove from oven and toss squash with additional 1 tsp. balsamic vinegar, sea salt, and pepper. You can mash slightly if you want, but I keep mine rather chunky. Serve hot.
This is also excellent made ahead and reheated. For a holiday like Thanksgiving where there are lots of demands on the oven, it could be cooked early in the day and kept warm in a crockpot while other things bake.
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Movement 1: Adagio sostenuto assai Allegro agitato assai
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Section 4: Allegro animato
The first theme is striking for its juxtaposition of distant seventh and ninth chords which nevertheless fail to unsettle the principal key, clear from the opening chord. The piano enters with gentle arpeggios for the second statement, which is then extended into the transition to the second theme in a mellifluous passage with solo horn, oboe and cello. In a reversal of the usual constituents of a sonata exposition, the second theme is powerful and triadic, and is presented in D minor. A second transition presents a new theme which takes the music to B flat minor and a forceful tutti, bringing the exposition to an end. The development may be said to begin from the moment the soloist rejoins the orchestra, when the connection between the tutti theme and the end of the first theme is made manifest, and underlined by the little piano solo which calms things almost to the state of the beginning of the concerto. The tutti theme is then transformed in the orchestra into a gentle introduction extended by a short cadenza, and a reworking of the first theme in 4/4 rather than 3/4, in D flat major, with a solo cello. This is lyrically continued by the piano, eventually joined by oboe then flute in another transformation of the tutti theme, under which the violins play a phrase which at once derives from the first two chords of the concerto and yet outlines the melody (and sentiment) of a Liszt song Freudvoll und leidvoll.
The material of the first transition informs the cadenza which leads to the recapitulation of the second subject, in a robust D flat major, the lower strings playing the tutti theme in counterpoint. The recapitulation continues with a further transformation of the first transition, development of the tutti theme and second subject combined, and a transformed version of the tutti itself. The second transition theme ensues, now in A minor, and the general increase in tempo is finally reigned in with the recapitulation in the original key of the first theme, now transformed into a march and punctuated with fragments of the ubiquitous tutti theme. (Various commentators have been rude about this passage, noting its martial vulgarity and generally failing to see that it is the permissible moment of triumph at the final point of recapitulation of the first theme and the first time we have seen the home key since the opening pages of the work. Even Searle refers to this passage as occurring in 'the finale', showing not much appreciation of the structure.) As if to silence potential critics, Liszt uses the second transitional theme again to reintroduce the first theme in the most magical form, running on with a version of the same lyrical extension we heard with the cello solo, and continuing in the same manner through the Freudvoll und leidvoll phrase to a short cadenza. This cadenza, like so much of the binding material of this work, is derived from the alternate falling semitone and tone from the first theme, and these intervals now immediately generate the material of the animated coda. The coda is so superficially appropriate a peroration that it requires a second look to see how well it draws the whole argument together, with every theme represented in one way or another, right to the closing bars.
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Distributed generation and microgrids are an integral part of smart grid development. They help achieve many smart grid goals such as incorporating renewables and improving reliability. The E.U. and U.S. approaches are different given their different experiences and successes. Although the E.U. historically has more R&D in this area, the new stimulus funding will help the U.S. expand its R&D. The E.U. countries that rely on distributed generation from renewables serve as informative examples for the U.S. While the two governments' differing views on benefits affect their priorities, this difference does not have to impact the ultimate deployment and penetration of distributed generation and microgrid technologies for both the E.U. and the U.S.
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Smart grid components will involve all aspects of the grid; therefore, interconnection and interoperability standards take on a crucial role. Given the increased use of the communications network for monitoring and consumer involvement, there is also concern that the number of security breaches will rise with the increase in information access points. Digital technology in smart meters can be more susceptible to tampering. In an analogous situation in the U.K. and Scotland, scam artists have been selling electricity illegally to consumers with prepaid meters. The customers usually purchase credits to put on their key cards and pay for electricity they will use in the future by inserting the key cards into the meters. The scam artists sell electricity to unsuspecting customers with false, hacked key cards, the digital code of which may have been rewritten for acceptance by multiple meters for value that the scam artist never paid. The fraud is undiscovered until the next time the customer legitimately recharges his key card. 52
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A new addition to the permanent Balvenie range. Lovely bright gold color. Layers of sweetness (the characteristic Balvenie honey, along with vanilla fudge, nougat and rich toffee) peppered with dried spice and a hint of tropical fruit (papaya, guava, tangerine). Great viscosity with good grip on the finish. I really like the balance in this whisky—nice complexity too! A very solid effort and the price is right.
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Remember when a "smart" thermostat was one that you programmed for each day of the week? If you're like most Americans, you never got around to setting those daily start-and-stop temperatures. Fortunately, thermostats are smarter today, imparting useful information to homeowners, reacting automatically to cues from the utility, and enabling the remote monitoring and management of your heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) system for the utmost in energy savings and comfort.
Click here to view seven thermostat options. Here's an in-depth look at what you need to know about today's intelligent thermostats:
Remote Monitoring & Control
- Standalone web-enabled thermostats generally connect directly to a home's wireless or wired network to establish two-way communications from a remote location or in-home web browser.
- Some units will send email or text alerts based on specific events such as maintenance issues (your HVAC system is working improperly or it's time to change the filter) and high/low temperatures.
- If the thermostat has a built-in web server or connects to a web-enabled home automation system, often there is no monthly fee to use the remote-access feature; however, you may be charged monthly fees if the system utilizes an external server hosted by a third party.
- Some smart thermostats have extra communications capabilities built in, allowing the HVAC unit to respond to one or two triggers such as the press of a button on a remote control. For example, hitting button "A" on the remote control might set the temperature back a few degrees for a cool bedtime environment. For the greatest functionality, however, it's best to connect a communicating thermostat to a home automation system.
Outdoor Conditions
- View the current weather conditions or, in some cases, a weather forecast for the week — just for grins or for advanced control of the indoor environment. Many smart thermostats pull this information from weather-oriented web sites.
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- Outdoor temperature and humidity sensors can tie into most smart thermostats.
- Sync the outdoor weather conditions with the indoor temperature setting. For example, if the morning temperature is cool, but the day will be a scorcher, the thermostat can start cooling the house before the searing heat kicks in.
- Eliminate condensation of the windows. Indoor humidity can be better controlled by having a smart thermostat self adjust according to the weather outside.
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- Select a thermostat that is compatible with your heating, ventilation and air conditioning system. Different thermostats are required for "multi-stage" heating and cooling units. Check also for compatibility with humidification and dehumidification systems.
- The thermostat communicates with some type of interface device connected to your HVAC equipment. Some smart thermostats can simply replace your old thermostats using the existing wiring; others require additional wiring; and others may communicate wirelessly with the HVAC interface.
- In the event that the "smart" features of a thermostat or automation system fail, the HVAC system should still continue to work as usual.
Home Automation
- Include the thermostat in your automation system's lifestyle modes, such as GOODNIGHT, VACATION, or PARTY to enhance comfort and energy savings. These modes can be triggered by a button press on a keypad, iPhone, touchscreen or other interface. Or they can be programmed to launch automatically so that, for example, the temperature starts to rise 30 minutes before the "wakeup" scene.
- The HVAC system can respond automatically to a specific event, such as a fire. In that case, the system fans could be shut down to prevent the spread of smoke and flames. Or if the house gets too hot or cold, the system could activate back-up air conditioners or heaters in temperature-sensitive rooms.
- Some thermostats can respond automatically to changes in the energy rates and other parameters set by utilities. With a home automation system, however, more devices, such as energy-guzzling lights and major appliances, can react to utility adjustments.
- Add motion sensors to the system so that the temperature adjusts automatically in the event of activity or non-activity in the area. Generally, the same motion sensors used by your security system can double as occupancy sensors for your HVAC system.
Utilities & Smart Grid
- Smart thermostats connect to the utility either directly via the Internet, radio waves or some other long-distance technology; or they can connect via a smart meter, which then communicates through any number of platforms.
- The most basic smart thermostats do little more than display information from the utility, such as the price of energy at any given moment, your current electric bill, or your energy usage for the day, week or month. Homeowners must then take it upon themselves to react to the information.
- More advanced thermostats can respond automatically to information from the utilities. For example, the temperature may rise or lower a few degrees based on the price of energy or in response to grid overloads. Usually, homeowners can manually override any automatic setbacks.
- Many utilities now offer free or discounted smart thermostats in return for your participation in their energy-management initiatives.Follow Electronic House on Facebook and Twitter.
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