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Rock n play sleeper question
I have the Rock n Play sleeper too..I avoided it the first few eeks because I had a cosleeper hooked to our bed, but our little one was waking up all the time, even when swaddled, so finally out of desperation I used the Rock n Play one night, and havent looked back..she sleeps better cause she is on an incline and the sides make her feel like she is in an enclosed area instead of just an open bed like the cosleeper...You do have to rock it by hand but I highly recommend it.
I haven't heard one bad thing about them, I bought one a week after LO was born. I don't know how I survived my last two without it!
Rose 3/04, River 8/09, Ridge 12/12.
When you feel like giving up, remember why you held on for so long in the first place.
SweetPea Dec 2012 TurtleToot Oct 2014
"so off with their heads; jump from the hook."
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"so off with their heads; jump from the hook."
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November 28, 2014
WASHINGTON (AP) - Gen. David Petraeus slumped at the witness
table Tuesday while testifying at a Senate hearing, and a spokesman
said the general was likely dehydrated and jet-lagged from his
Petraeus, 57, revived after a few seconds and left the room
under his own power. After about 20 minutes he returned to the
hearing room but Sen. Carl Levin, the panel chairman, decided to
postpone the hearing.
"It appears he was maybe a little jet-lagged, dehydrated
certainly," said Petraeus' spokesman, Col. Erik Gunhus.
Petraeus had finished telling Sen. John McCain that he believed
the planned 2011 drawdown of U.S. troops in Afghanistan remains on
track, and McCain was responding when the room fell silent and
aides began crowding around the four-star general.
Petraeus, who oversees the war in Iraq and Afghanistan as head
of U.S. Central Command, briefly put his head on the table, then
rose, appearing dazed. He stood under his own power and was
escorted from the room.
Petraeus was taken to another room, given something to eat and
drink and was examined by a doctor, Gunhus said. Petraeus himself
returned to the room briefly and told the senators he "was feeling
a little bit lightheaded there."
"It wasn't Sen. McCain's question," the general added.
Gunhus said Petraeus had not been ill recently, although he had
just returned from a weeklong overseas trip. Gunhus said Petraeus
would continue his day as planned.
Last year, Petraeus underwent radiation treatment for the early
stages of prostate cancer. He later announced the treatment had
been successful.
Petraeus broke his pelvis in a parachute jump in 2000. In his
lengthy appearances before the Senate and House armed services
committees in September 2007 to testify on Iraq, he was reported to
have endured great back pain and got through it with the help of
As the most popular and widely known general of his generation,
Petraeus is approaching a new juncture in a career that catapulted
him to fame when President George W. Bush sent him to Baghdad in
early 2007 to carry out a long-shot "surge" strategy that
arguably rescued Iraq from collapse.
The general has had a high-profile career, and many believe he
is the leading candidate to become the next chairman of the Joint
Chiefs of Staff. He commanded all forces in Iraq under President
George W. Bush.
(Copyright 2010 by The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved.)
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This page contains a collection of software tools for nonlinear dynamics, statistical mechanics, pattern formation, multiagent sytsems, and other areas. It contains software simulators and demo programs considered to be useful in the context of complex systems. It is not ment to be a complete collection.
Programm your own Models
The most flexible simulator is the one you program yourself. You are free to add analysis tools according to your needs. There are different strategies of doing this:
Customized Software Tools
Nonlinear DynamicsGerry's Attraction: 3D Lorenz and Rossler simulation for Mac.
Statistical MechanicsXtoys: set of cellular automata simulators for X-windows (Ising and Potts models, and Schrodinger equation).
Pattern FormationMirek's Java Cellebration: Java applet that allows playing 300+ Cellular Automata rules and 1400+ patterns.
Multi-Agent SystemsBreve: 3D simulations of multi-agent systems and artificial life (open source) using Python or a scripting language "steve".
Repast: agent-based modeling tool (open source) in JavaSwarm: Multi-agent simulation of complex systems in Java.
Software Tools
|sample of a Lorenz system simulator (replace the graphics commands there with those from a library that is suitable to your own system)
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So…we're going to guess that Chris Brown and Rihanna are back together. Maybe it's all the photos of them together, maybe it's just an instinct we have. Let's just say we have Riri senses.
The pair have been snapping photos and posting them online for everyone to see for the past couple of weeks and we think it's loud and clear that the two have rekindled their romance. After posting on of the two hugging, Rihanna has posted yet another photo of the two. This time, she's sporting a camouflage jacket while he's casually smoking a joint – as all loving portraits of couples should look like.
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From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
the village-monastery of Narek, early 1900s
|Basic information
|Narek, Van Province, Ottoman Empire
|Geographic coordinates
|38°17′49″N 42°55′42″E / 38.296875°N 42.928256°ECoordinates: 38°17′49″N 42°55′42″E / 38.296875°N 42.928256°E
|Armenian Apostolic Church
|Completely destroyed in 1915 by Turkish Army, replaced by mosque
|Architectural description
|Architectural style
|tenth century
Narekavank (Armenian: Նարեկավանք Narekavank)) was a tenth-century Armenian monastery in the Vaspurakan province of historical Armenia near the southern shores of Lake Van (now in the Eastern Anatolia region of Turkey). It was founded during the reign of King Gagik I (908-943) of the kingdom of Vaspurakan.[1] The monastery was an important intellectual center whose most famous pupil was Gregory of Narek.
The monastery ceased to function in 1915, during the Armenian Genocide, and was demolished in 1951. The Kurdish-populated village of Yemişlik grew up on the site, and a mosque now stands where the monastery once stood.[2][3]
See also[edit]
- Aghtamar, an island 10 km northeast on which the contemporaneous Palatine Cathedral of the Holy Cross was constructed by the same king
- Varagavank
- ^ Hewsen, Robert H. (2000), "Van in This World; Paradise in the Next: The Historical Geography of Van/Vaspurakan", in Hovannisian, Richard G., Armenian Van/Vaspurakan , Historic Armenian Cities and Provinces , Costa Mesa, California: Mazda Publishers , p. 27, OCLC 44774992
- ^ Suciyan, Talin (7 April 2007). "Holy Cross survives, diplomacy dies". Armenian Reporter. Retrieved 28 June 2013. "On the day of inauguration, Archbishop Mesrob II, Patriarch of Armenians in Turkey, went to visit Nareg Monastery in the village of Yemişlik – the former Narek village. In the place where Nareg Monastery once stood, today there is a mosque. Six years ago, there were still some remnants of an archway of the monastery. In Sevan Nişanyan's book, Eastern Turkey, Nareg Monastery is called a very important remnant of Armenian architecture, destroyed in 1951."
- ^ Papazian, Iris (19 July 1997). "Archbishop Mesrob Ashjian on a Sentimental Journey to Western Armenia". Armenian Reporter International. p. 18. "The group also visited the village of Narek, now desolate. The image of a mosque on the very spot where once stood the famed Narek Monastery caused great sorrow."
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- Armenian churches in Turkey
- Oriental Orthodox congregations established in the 10th century
- Christian monasteries established in the 10th century
- Destroyed churches
- History of Van Province
- Demolished buildings and structures in Turkey
- Former church buildings in Turkey
- Ruined churches in Turkey
- Mosques converted from churches by the Ottoman Empire
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Luigi's House
Enjoy traditional Italian dishes and authentic Italian-trained chefs' recipes while dining in one of Luigi's rooms from his beautiful Italian villa. Banquet facilities available.
CITY: Aurora
Heaven on Seven
The Best Louisiana cookin' outside of New Orleans! Heaven on Seven, Chicago's premiere location for authentic Cajun cuisine, and home to critically acclaimed Chef/Owner Jimmy Bannos, offers full-service dining, carry-out, private parties, off-premise catering, box lunches and much more.
CITY: Naperville
McAninch Arts Center at College of DuPage
DuPage County, Chicago's Western Suburbs - College of DuPage's McAninch Center is home to several resident professional ensembles, student productions and world-class touring attractions plus the Gahlberg Gallery for visual arts.
CITY: Glen Ellyn
Lisle Station Park
An 1874 CB&Q Railroad Depot, an 1881 wooden caboose, a circa 1850s farmhouse and 1830s tavern/inn. Exhibits, historic gardens, and various programs offered. Meetings for 40-50.
CITY: Lisle
The Reserve at Harrah's Joliet Casino
A steak this good is, well, rare. At our Steakhouse, The Reserve, you find sizzling new dining options like Trio Crusted Filet, in addition to spectacular steaks and pasta dishes. Pair them with a fine wine and savory side dish for a spectacular evening.
CITY: Joliet
Treasures Old & New Antiques
In this store you will find unique antiques.
CITY: Hinckley
Phillips Park Aquatic Center
Deluxe water park with tube slides, simulated river, zero-depth pools and sand activity areas.
CITY: Aurora
Al's Steakhouse
Serving Joliet and Communities for 50 years. Warm atmosphere specializing in char-broiled steaks & seafood. Superb Sunday brunch (regular menu available.) Friday night seafood buffet (regular menu available.) Extensive wine list. Private rooms for all occasions. Open Sun 10:00 AM, Mon-Sat 11:00 AM
CITY: Joliet
Durant House Museum
This authentically restored and furnished 1843 prairie farm house features costumed interpreters who involve visitors in mid-19th century farm life.
CITY: St. Charles
Gebhard Woods State Park
Hikers, campers, picnickers, and canoeists frequent this 30-acre site, making it one of the state's most popular state parks. Fishing, boating and bird watching are also popular activities. This picturesque park is bordered on the south by the Illinois & Michigan Canal and to the north by Nettle Creek which gently flows along the perimeter and through the park adding to its natural beauty and abundance of wildlife. Stately old trees including walnut, oak, ash, maple, sycamore, hawthorn and cottonwood provide ample shade throughout the park. In the spring, trillium, bluebell, white trout lily, violets, wild ginger, phlox, toothwort and spring beauties are just a sample of the wildflowers that can be enjoyed by park visitors.
CITY: Morris
Chicagoland International Pipe and Tobacciana Show
The largest Pipe Smoking Club Show in the world with vendors from around the globe. On Sunday, they will have the UPCA United States of America National Pipe Smoking Championship, with the winner representing the UPCA in the World Smoking Championships. Adults only.
CITY: St. Charles
Oakhurst Forest Preserve
Explore the acres of woods and lakes, with scenic trails, shelters and views of Aurora and Chicago's skyline.
CITY: Aurora
Garfield Farm
Discover 19th century farming, food production and native Illinois prairie at this 1840's farm. Seminars on prairie, woodlands, wetlands management: bat, blue bird box construction and tree grafting are available.
CITY: Campton Hills
Motel 6 North
Complimentary coffee 6-10 AM. Guest laundry facilities, free HBO and ESPN. We will leave the light on.
CITY: Joliet
Fox River Resort
Timeshare resort and campground.
CITY: Sheridan
Grand Army of the Republic Hall
Built in 1878 from funds raised by the people of Aurora, this structure was originally built as a monument to Aurora's Civil War veterans and as a shrine to their fallen comrades.
CITY: Aurora
Tri-Country Stockdale Company of Joliet, Inc.
For over 30 years, Tri-County Stockdale Company of Joliet has focused on quality products, backed up with the highest standards for customer service. Our landscape division is striving to grow with your needs. Additionally, our new retail facility continues our focus on landscape products, with the addition of lawn ornamentation and, as always, our personal service. Plus, we are excited to offer expanded selections in our bird seed & feeders, pet feed, soy candles & seasonal gifts.
CITY: Joliet
Emerson Creek Pottery
It happens the moment you turn onto the long, gravel road; it might be the charm of the converted century-old farmhouse filled with handcrafted pottery, homemade candles and other unique finds. It might be savoring the last bite of Blackberry Peach Cobbler after a delicious, freshly prepared lunch in the tearoom. Or it might be the peaceful serenity found only in the countryside. Whatever "it" is, friends young and old, male and female, have been coming back to Emerson Creek to experience it again and again.
CITY: Oswego
Sheraton Lisle Hotel
DuPage County, Chicago's Western Suburbs - This Sheraton has 25,000 sq.ft. of meeting space including a 15,000 sq.ft. IACC-approved Executive Meeting Center, full-service business center, Union Station restaurant, and renovated fitness center with indoor pool and two racquetball courts.
CITY: Lisle
Jambalya Night Club/Pheasant Run Resort
Jambalya Night Club has entertainment Thursday, 8PM; Friday and Saturday nights 10PM.
CITY: St. Charles
Gallery 28 Fine & Functional Art
Tucked away in the quaint historic district of downtown Geneva, in an historic Victorian home is where you'll discover Gallery 28, an art gallery for both fine and functional art. Featuring a fresh mix of breath-taking paintings, exquisite jewelry, sculpture, photography, pottery and unique works in wood and metal along with music by premier musicians. The variety of art will interest serious fine art collectors as well as fine craft enthusiasts.
CITY: Geneva
RiverEdge Park
The 30-acre park was designed in a way that would serve many purposes. From the canoe/kayak launch and natural landscaping to the VIP Rooftop Deck and 10-acre music venue, this is the new recreation and entertainment destination of the suburbs. Bring your kids and fly a kite. Enjoy a local band in the music pavilion with friends. Spread out a blanket and watch fireworks with the family on the 4th of July. RiverEdge Park is your backyard away from home.
CITY: Aurora
Dale Jarrett Racing Adventure
You've seen them race, now drive in real stock cars that have been used in the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series. At the Dale Jarrett Racing Adventure, you can drive around Chicagoland Speedway at speeds over 170 mph. Or you can choose the Ride-Along to experience the thrill of NASCAR racing like never before as a professional driver thunders you around the track. In 2014, the Dale Jarrett Racing Adventure will be at Chicagoland Speedway June 14-15 and August 16-17. See their site for more details.
CITY: Joliet
Fox River Trolley Museum
Celebrating more than 100 years of electric trolleys, this museum has original electric trains and cars that travel a three-mile circuit along the scenic Fox River.
CITY: South Elgin
Ellwood House Museum
Perhaps the most notable of historic gems in DeKalb. This grand Victorian mansion was built by barbed wire millionaire Isaac Ellwood. Looks just as it did when the family lived there.
CITY: DeKalb
Allgauer's Grill
DuPage County, Chicago's Western Suburbs - Contemporary American cuisine. Casual dress code. Serving breakfast, lunch & dinner. Average cost per meal: Lunch $10-20, Dinner more than $20.
CITY: Lisle
Aurora University
This university boasts a beautiful quad, and features the Schingoethe Center and Dunham Gallery of student art.
CITY: Aurora
Stamp Thyme
Art rubber stamps and accessories, brass stencils, ink pads, markers, books, magazines and videos. Free demonstrations.
CITY: Lockport
NIU Convocation Center
Northern Illinois University's 10,000 seat Convocation Center is a $36 million multipurpose facility that hosts a variety of events such as concerts, family shows, theatrical productions, commencement ceremonies, job fairs, trade shows and NIU Huskie Division I athletic events (basketball, volleyball, track, gymnastics and wrestling). The NIU Convocation Center hosted a total of 200+ events per year.
CITY: DeKalb
Red Oak Nature Center
A visit to the center will help folks learn about the native plants and animals of the Fox River Valley. Interpretive center, hiking trails, and tours of Devil's Cave.
CITY: Batavia
Red Roof Inn - Joliet
Newly renovated rooms, contemporary furniture, new bathrooms with granite counter tops, a comfortable easy chair, in-room safes, and more. Free WiFi. Free coffeehouse-style coffee and tea. Pets stay free. Located near I-80 and Larkin Avenue & close to shopping & restaurants.
CITY: Joliet
Front Street
Front Street Downtown Wheaton
CITY: Wheaton
Settler's Hill Golf Course
This unique 18-hole course was built on the site of the old County Farm and Home; the dairy barn has been remodeled and is now used as a clubhouse. The course is 6,449 yards, par 72.
CITY: Geneva
Waterfall Glen Hike
Waterfall Glen Hike in DuPage County is a nice, moderate hike. This trail wraps around Argonne National Laboratory and is 11.4 miles long. The main path consists of crushed limestone, but it is ok to take the side trails that are mowed grass or part of an abandoned railroad track. Most of the path is under a tree canopy. Marshes and swamps abound in this area so be sure to bring some insect repellent.
CITY: Morris
Joseph F. Glidden Homestead
Joseph Farwell Glidden's invention of one of the most widely-used types of barbed wire in 1873 helped change the history of the American West and had far-reaching impact throughout the world. His Homestead, a Victorian Mansion, in DeKalb, IL, is being preserved and restored by a not-for-profit organization founded in 1995. Both the home and the barn are listed on the National Register of Historic Places. We welcome your visit and encourage your membership!
CITY: DeKalb
Holiday House Walk
Come and enjoy a tour of five beautifully decorated and historic homes in Hinckley open to the public. Five homes will be featured in this holiday event. Tickets will go on sale beginning November 1. Tickets will be available for purchase the day of as well. The house walk will be from 2:00pm-6:00pm. Sponsored by Hinckley Parks and Recreation. Tickets are available at the following locations: Hinckley Fresh Market, Hinckley Public Library, Hinckley Village Office, Jack and Jina's BP, and Treasures Old and New
CITY: Hinckley
Isle A La Cache Museum
Isle A La Cache Museum is devoted to the history of the 18th century fur trade between voyagers and Native Americans.
CITY: Romeoville
Tivoli Theatre
DuPage County, Chicago's Western Suburbs - Current movies at bargain prices in a beautifully restored French Renaissance 1920s movie theater. Over 1,000 seats with 4K Digital Projection and Sound with Digital 3-D, Wurlitzer pipe organ player Friday, Saturday nights and special events. Theatre is available for meetings with DVD, power point, wi-fi capabilities.
CITY: Downers Grove
Best Budget Inn
A great locationin Joliet with Indoor pool and whirlpool.
CITY: Joliet
Reardon Historic Mansion Bed And Breakfast
For a chance of a lifetime to visit this beautiful historic mansion bed & breakfast with furnishing mostly from 1800's. Better than visiting a museum!
CITY: Morris
Esplanade Restaurant & Lounge, Doubletree Suites
DuPage County, Chicago's Western Suburbs - Casual dress code. Serving breakfast, lunch & dinner. Average cost per meal: breakfast under $10, lunch/dinner $10-20.
CITY: Downers Grove
SugarToad at the Arista
DuPage County, Chicago's Western Suburbs - SugarToad's regional American cuisine, defined in suburban Chicago, brings simplicity and sensibility to casual fine dining. Located in the Hotel Arista.
CITY: Naperville
The Dilemma - Dodge Automotive HQ
A man wrestles with the dilemma of whether or not to tell his best friend that his wife is having an affair.
CITY: Naperville
Opera House of Sandwich
The Opera House functions as a community oriented facility. It brings to its stage: theatre, lectures, recitals, weddings and a wide variety of outstanding performers, ranging from country to classical.
CITY: Sandwich
DoubleTree Suites by Hilton Downers Grove
DuPage County, Chicago's Western Suburbs - IACC Approved state-of-the-art conference center offering over 30,000 square feet of conference and hotel space to accommodate groups up to 600 people. Located adjacent to the hotel is Esplanade Lakes by DoubleTree, our exclusive banquet facility.
CITY: Downers Grove
Villa Batavia B & B
Magnificent 150 year old country mansion on a parklike setting on the Fox River. Seven acre grounds include the picturesque barn, meadow and Christmas tree farm. Direct access to a 35 mile bike path along the Fox River.
CITY: Batavia
Garfield Farm Museum
The Garfield Farm Museum is an 1840s living history farm featuring the story of the Garfield family, the Brick Tavern & Inn, restored barns, heirloom gardens, rare farm animals, restored prairie and more.
CITY: Lafox
Illinois State Museum Lockport Gallery
Features rotating, theme-based exhibitions of works created by past and contemporary Illinois artists and artisans. Exhibits are given added dimension through educational activities and tours for all ages.
CITY: Lockport
Will County Historical Society
Incorporated in 1964, the Will County Historical Society exists to connect people and organizations to the county's rich history. The Society's museum is housed in the original headquarters of the I&M Canal. Built in 1837, the structure played a central role in the design, financing, and construction of the Canal and was placed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1972. Changing exhibits highlight the history of Will County and the Canal. The Society's extensive collection includes significant county and canal-related records, including maps, plats, land records, obituaries, photographs, newspapers, receipts, and correspondence.
CITY: Lockport
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
Copley Theatre
This theatre offers affordable, live entertainment, comedy, concerts, dance and family shows. Group discounts/theatre rentals; perfect for meetings, performances, fundraisers and banquets.
CITY: Aurora
Marie Olmstead Museum
Described as "a hidden gem" of local cultural, natural and prehistoric history for lower DeKalb and upper LaSalle Counties. Three rooms comprising some 5,000 square feet packed full of artifacts and antiques that could be featured on "Antiques Raodshow". One of the "must-sees" is a 32-round flitlock rifle reportedly presented to Chief Shabbona at the signing of the peace treaty at Prairie du Chien in 1829. A favorite of the youngsters to see while visiting the museum is a stuffed, two-headed calf.
CITY: Somonauk
Hilton Lisle/Naperville
DuPage County, Chicago's Western Suburbs - 309 beautiful rooms, 23 versatile meeting rooms, two elegant ballrooms, business center, executive level, award-winning restaurant, bar, indoor pool, whirlpool and fitness center.
CITY: Lisle
Goose Lake Prairie State Natural Area
Largest tall grass prairie in Illinois. Big bluestem, Indian grass, and switchgrass thrive here, as do broad-leafed flowering plants known as forbs. Hiking and cross-country skiing.
CITY: Morris
Joliet Public Library
CITY: Joliet
Quality Inn - Aurora
Fifty-one rooms within walking distance of Westfield Fox Valley Mall and minutes from downtown Aurora, the Paramount Theatre, SciTech Hands-On Museum, Hollywood Casino, Two Brother's Roundhouse and antique shopping.
CITY: Aurora
Grundy County Historical Society
Museum hours of operation are Thursday, Friday & Saturday 10 AM to 3 PM. Call in advance for guided tours (48 hour notice). The museum has extensive Mazon Fossils, a replica of an early 1890 store, a replica of a 1900 living room as well as a 'tool shed' showing many of the early tools used by pioneers and early farmers. There are many other exhibits as well.
CITY: Morris
Roberts Sewing Center
Illinois' largest quilting fabrics store. 7,000 bolts of cotton fabric, classes, sewing, quilting. Sales of Pfaff and Viking brand and industrial machines. Mon, Wed, Fri, Sat 9:30 AM - 5:30 PM, Tues & Thurs 9:30 AM - 7:00 PM. Repair all sewing machines handled on-site.
CITY: Crest Hill
Puebla Modern Mexican
Mexican food with a modern twist. Puebla specializes in recreating the fiery and aromatic cuisine of Puebla, Mexico. The exquisite restaurant takes great pride in the authenticity of a fresh salsa, flavorful guacamole, and tasty tacos.
CITY: St. Charles
Terrace Cafe in Pheasant Run Resort
Open daily to enjoy a snack, salad or specialty sandwich in a casual cafe setting. Carry out available.
CITY: St. Charles
Union Station, Sheraton Lisle Hotel
DuPage County, Chicago's Western Suburbs - Union Station is Sheraton Lisle Hotel's restaurant featuring contemporary American cuisine and serving breakfast, lunch, dinner and Sunday brunch. Private dining area available.
CITY: Lisle
Will County Historical Society/I&M Canal Museum
The Historical Society operates this museum, located in the original 1830s canal commissioner's home and office. The museum exhibits explore the fascinating history of the I&M Canal.
CITY: Lockport
Primrose Farm Park
Park has ball fields, sand volleyball courts, basketball courts, tennis courts, soccer goal posts, playground, benches & picnic tables, parking lot, pavilion and restrooms. A great family and group park.
CITY: St. Charles
Maggiano's Little Italy - Naperville
DuPage County, Chicago's Western Suburbs - Maggiano's is inspired by post WWII Little Italy and specializes in Southern Italian cuisine. We offer signature family-style dining as well as a variety of menu choices, ranging from traditional pastas and chicken dishes to homemade desserts.
CITY: Naperville
Martin Campground
Overnight and long-term RV parking.
CITY: Joliet
Bartlett HIlls Golf Course
This 18-hole course features a practice range, pro shop, snack shop and banquet facilities.
CITY: Bartlett
The Nehring Gallery
The Nehring Gallery is a space within DeKalb dedicated to promoting arts and culture. It is currently the home of the DeKalb Area Agricultural Heritage Association, an organization dedicated to preserving and sharing the storied history of agriculture in northern Illinois, through exhibits, educational programs and community outreach. Visit their website to see what exhibit is on display today!
CITY: DeKalb
Fairfield Inn South - Joliet
Built for business or leisure traveler. Indoor pool/hot tub, complimentary breakfast.
CITY: Joliet
Aurora's Holiday Festival of Lights
Enjoy the sparkle, shimmer and shine of the 2014 Festival of Lights. One of the largest free outdoor holiday light displays in Northern Illinois. Dazzling displays that will delight both adults and children. A winter wonderland of animated visual arts, lighted tunnels, a forest full of lights and more! Open from 5 to 9 p.m. Sunday to Thursday; and 5 to 10 p.m. Friday and Saturday starting Nov. 28 through Dec. 28, 2014. Donations accepted.
CITY: Aurora
Holiday Inn Select Chicago/Naperville-Lisle
426 beautifully renovated guest rooms, including 65 king suites. Concierge level with upgraded amenities. Free High speed Internet access in all guest rooms. 26,000+ square feet of flexible meeting space which includes a 6,400 square-foot ballroom.
CITY: Naperville
Wingate by Wyndham - Joliet
Conveniently located near I-55 and I-80, Wingate by Wyndham welcomes business, groups, sports, and leisure travelers. Serving hot complimentary breakfast daily.
CITY: Joliet
Geneva Diner
Serving a delicious breakfast and lunch 7 days a week.
CITY: Geneva
Bass Pro Shops
DuPage County, Chicago's Western Suburbs -- This sportsman's paradise is a breath of fresh air for outdoors enthusiasts. At Bass Pro Shops Outdoor World in Bolingbrook, you'll find everything you need for fishing, hunting, marine, camping, golf, footwear and gifts. Your adventure starts here!
CITY: Bolingbrook
Holiday Inn Convention Center
This AAA Diamond hotel is only minutes to nearby shopping Chicagoland Speedway and Route 66 Raceway. Tweeter center, 40 minutes from Midway and 45 minutes O'hare International.
CITY: Joliet
Honey Hill Orchard - Waterman
Honey Hill Orchard is a family-owned and operated orchard that was started as a hobby by Hawken Askelson in 1965. Today, the original orchard location has 2,100 apple trees, with an additional 500 trees at a second farm location. What started out as a simple farm stand has grown to include pick your own apples, raspberries and pumpkins, honey from Honey Hill's own bee hives, a bakery, the Apple Barn Country Store and some old-fashioned family activities. In addition to providing customers with quality products, Honey Hill Orchard gives families a chance to spend a relaxing time on the farm and create some great family memories and traditions.
CITY: Waterman
The Gaylord Building
A landmark in Lockport and along the I&M Canal since 1838, The Gaylord Building connects visitors to America's forgotten Canal Era. Come tour the site and enjoy fine dining in the Public Landing Restaurant. Then stroll or bike ride along the scenic canal trail or explore Lockport's National Register Historic District. Monday - Saturday 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM and Sunday 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM. Special group tours by appointment. The Gaylord Building is a historic site of the National Trust for Historic Preservation (www.preservationnation.org). The Gaylord Building played a vital role in one of the great enterprises of the 19th century: the Illinois & Michigan Canal. In this handsome limestone warehouse visitors will discover exhibitions illustrating the unique heritage of the site and the Canal Corridor. A landmark in Lockport and along the I&M Canal since 1838, The Gaylord Building connects visitors to America's forgotten Canal Era. Come tour the site and enjoy fine dining in the Public Landing Restaurant. Then stroll or bike ride along the scenic canal trail or explore Lockport's National Register Historic District. Special group tours by appointment. The Gaylord building is a historic site of the National Trust for Historic Preservation (www.preservationnation.org). Monday - Saturday 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM and Sunday 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM.
CITY: Lockport
Little White Schoolhouse Museum
Constructed in 1854 as a church, this Greek Revival building also served as a schoolhouse for nearly 50 years. A later addition now serves as a museum of Oswego memorabilia.
CITY: Oswego
Ruffled Feathers Golf Club
Just 40 minutes from Chicago lies one of the area's premier golf courses. The only Illinois course designed by Pete Dye offers a world-class golf experience and outstanding banquets/weddings for our guests.
CITY: Lemont
Wok 'n Fire
Contemporary setting features Pan Asian cuisine, Sushi bar, full bar/lounge area.
CITY: St. Charles
Country Inn & Suites by Carlson - Naperville
143 tasteful guest rooms situated in Naperville's high tech corridor, offering comfort and convenience. Meeting space available. Full service restaurant, lounge, and room service.
CITY: Naperville
Prairie Bluff Golf Club
This 18-hole championship course has a driving range and learning center.
CITY: Lockport
Pottawatomie Park Golf
This nine-hole course was designed by Robert Trent Jones, Sr.
CITY: St. Charles
Fairfield Inn & Suites Joliet North/Plainfield
Fairfield Inn & Suites Joliet North/Plainfield is located just off I-55. This Marriott hotel is conveniently located off I-55 & Rt. 30. We offer exceptional friendly and quality customer service! Group and extended stay rates available.
CITY: Joliet
Warrenville Park District
DuPage County, Chicago's Western Suburbs - FitnessNOW - State of the art cardiovascular equipment; Cybex cardio equipment with built in TVs; three lane indoor track; strength training; personal trainers; affordable fees; fun, knowledgeable and motivated staff; and convenient location. Enjoy nine community parks and a variety of sports and activities.
CITY: Warrenville
Back In Bloom
Vintage and country home accent treasures; antiques, florals, hand-painted furniture and wall art, also shabby chic.
CITY: Bartlett
This festival is attended by approximately 50,000 during the course of the weekend. PrairieFest events are held throughout Oswego with the main festival grounds located at PrairieFest Park, 91 Plank Road. The event features main stage entertainment, children's performers, expo village, petting zoos, pony rides, camel rides, children's activities, parade, bed races, touch a truck event and more. The event is free, compliments of our generous business sponsors.
CITY: Oswego
Lincoln Highway Interpretive Mural -- DeKalb
The Illinois Lincoln Highway Coalition has produced many Interpretive Murals along the Illinois Lincoln Highway National Scenic Byway and its corridor in northern Illinois. The DeKalb mural depicts the history, heritage, and events of the highway and its impact on DeKalb and the other communities along the Illinois route.
CITY: DeKalb
Aurora Fox Valley Inn
114 rooms, lounge, and restaurant. Laundry, large outdoor pool, and game room. Free continental breakfast.
CITY: Aurora
Tri County Coins and Collectibles
Buy, sell coins of all ages. Vintage jewelry, collectible toys, glassware, home decor, knick-knacks and more.
CITY: St. Charles
DuPage County Historical Museum
Housed in an 1891 Richardsonian Romanesque building, the museum highlights 150 years of DuPage County history with participatory activities, changing exhibits and extensive model railroad display.
CITY: Wheaton
Chicago Premium Outlets Midnight Madness Sale
Don't miss the deals at Chicago Premium Outlets After-Thanksgiving Weekend Sale featuring Midnight Madness. Big saving throughout the huge variety of stores at Aurora's acclaimed Outlets.
CITY: Aurora
Naperbrook Golf Course
Naperbrook Golf Course is an 18-hole links-style course featuring rolling hills, native prairie grass and an ever-present breeze. The course offers a ten-acre driving range, separate teaching tee, 10,000 square-foot practice green and versatile clubhouse.
CITY: Plainfield
Chicago Marriott Naperville
DuPage County, Chicago's Western Suburbs - One of the largest full-service hotels in DuPage County, this contemporary hotel is the result of a state-of-the-art $30 million gut-rehab that included everything from a new central HVAC plan to a modernized great room lobby. Naperville's newest hotel is designed to attract business and leisure travelers, as well as host corporate and social events, with its 424 rooms, 7,000 square foot ballroom and 25,000 square feet of flexible meeting space.
CITY: Naperville
Cinemark Imax Theatre
DuPage County, Chicago's Western Suburbs - The Cinemark Imax experience is a 5-story tall, 7-story wide version of educational and recreational film subjects of both 2-D and 3-D.
CITY: Woodridge
Lincoln Highway Interpretive Mural - Cortland
The Illinois Lincoln Highway Coalition has produced many Interpretive Murals along the Illinois Lincoln Highway National Scenic Byway and its corridor in northern Illinois. The Cortland mural depicts the history, heritage, and events of the highway and its impact on Cortland and the other communities along the Illinois route.
CITY: Cortland
Farnsworth House
Master architect Ludwig Mies van der Rohe created the ultimate minimalist masterpiece, the Farnsworth House, in pastoral Plano in 1951. The stellar structure of floor-to-ceiling glass seemingly "floats" above the rambling Fox River.
CITY: Plano


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Six of 10 aldermanic districts will see a race
Incumbents not running in Districts 12, 15
After many last-day entries for one of the 10 aldermanic seats on the ballot in the City of Waukesha, the campaign period is officially under way.
Nine of 10 districts on the ballot are for three-year terms. District 6 is a one-year term due to the death of the previous alderman.
Four aldermen have no challengers, while Alderman Roger Patton has the most challengers in District 11, which serves downtown.
And with District 12 Alderman Richard Hastings and District 15 Alderman Duane Paulson filing for noncandidacy last month, there will be at least two new aldermen on the 15-member Common Council.
The primary is Feb. 19, and the general election is April 2.
Below is a look at those who filed for candidacy.
District 1
Terry Thieme (inc.),1712 Stardust Drive
Mark Myers, 1922 Ruben Drive
John Holst, 2051 Highland Ave.
District 4
Joe Pieper (inc.), 1011 W. Glenn Drive
District 5
Paul Ybarra (inc.), 2610 Keri Court
District 6
Adam Jankowski (inc.), 114 Hinman Ave.
Marga Krumins, 321 Harrison Ave.
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Vance Skinner (inc.), 200 McCall St.
Emanuele Vitale, 807 E. Broadway
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Kathleen Cummings (inc.), 1325 E. Roberta Ave.
District 11
Roger Patton (inc.), 222 Park Place
Lenny Miller, 126 Central Ave.
James Cowee,325 W. Main St.
Kyle Villarreal Sr., 406 Wisconsin Ave.
Tyler Hoffman, 408 N. West Ave.
District 12
Aaron Perry, 912 Valley Hill Drive
Gary Krivos, 1058 River Place Blvd.
District 14
Joan Francoeur (inc.), 201 N. Comanche Lane
District 15
Russel Stewart. 1800 Kensington Drive
Cory Payne, 450 Kimberly Drive
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Please tell me The Mother is not dead on How I Met Your Mother. — Dina I can't do that, but I can let series director Pam Fryman tell you that none of the theories floating around online about the ending or The Mother's fate have hit the nail on the head. "People are so sure and they have such an opinion about what they think is going to happen, but nobody is 100 percent right," she says. "I think people will be happy with the way this plays out. It's a great ending." Surely no one would be happy with The Mother dying, right?
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Is it all over for Mike?Just when Mike's (Patrick J. Adams) faux Harvard transcript seemed to throw Louis (Rick Hoffman) off the trail on Suits last week, Louis realized that he got an A+ from a famously strict professor who never gives them out. On Tuesday's episode (9/8c, USA), Louis confronts him about the grade ...
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This is part of the tenth section of our around the
world trip.
Complete Trip Overview & Map
Coming from the Ninth Section,
U.S.A. or read our previous visit to Australia
12/11/03 Two months to the day since we left the motorcycle in San Francisco it was available to us at the wharf in Sydney. Shipped with the other 300 Australian Harley-Davidsons returning after the 100th anniversary it was to be one of the first bikes home despite delays in transhipment and slow handling at Sydney's wharf. Other, not too happy shippers will have to wait even longer to receive their motorcycles. We had filled our time visiting relatives and friends and were rapidly reaching a point of overstaying our welcome. The actual collection took less than 30 minutes with the agent having cleared customs and quarantine procedures, all we were required to do was load it onto the borrowed flatbed tray and drive it to Goulburn, 200km west.
13/11/03 Staying at Kay's mother's unit and using the facilities of her cousin Philip's workshop we started work on the motorcycle. We try to anticipate potential problems before they become serious and cause bigger problems whilst we are on the road and since we haven't done any major repairs in the last 50,000 km a bit of overhauling was necessary. Morgan and Wacker, H-D distributors in Brisbane, long time supporters of our trip, again provided us with the parts we asked for at cost price. Philip's workshop, on a farm out of town, is set up mainly for fabricating sheep and cattle yards but has all the necessary equipment we need to work on the motorcycle. Today was mainly spent disassembling the motorcycle and organizing the parts, removing the front sprocket and rusted swing arm bolt with air tools.
14/11/03 A welding facility, Philip reinforced a crack in the Staintune, stainless steel mufflers, welded tabs on the spare speedometer drivers, strengthened the exhaust heat shields, ran a weld bead around the wheel bearing cones to remove them, and beefed up the sagging bike stand. Wear and tear jobs on an old motorcycle. Kay and I busied ourselves replacing wheel bearings, front and rear drive sprockets, swing arm bushes (an ongoing problem for us, rusting to the swing arm shaft despite anti seize lubricant), a new starter motor, attempts to stop a couple of oil leaks and regular maintenance. Working low to the ground, deep knee bends up and down picking up parts and squatting to tighten and loosen parts had our legs and backs aching by evening after two months of inactive sedentary life.
15/11/03 Not a mechanic at heart it was relieving to see the motorcycle reshape itself back to a whole bike this morning as the last jobs were completed. We still have a list of minor maintenance (as always) that can be done as we travel. The parts replaced were worn but not worn out and will be kept for that time when the motorcycle is older and new parts may not be affordable or available. It was Philip's wife's, Tanya's birthday today and we had a good Aussie barbecue at her parent's farm to celebrate before firing up the motorcycle and riding back to town, great to be out of the cage (car) and free with the fresh air and smells of the road again.
16/11/03 Repacked the motorcycle, leaving unnecessary items at Kay's mum's. A thankyou lunch at the old Goulburn Brewery and with Philip and Tanya (also Harley riders), in rain, we were on the road, well a short hop to Peter's mums place in Canberra. The motorcycle ran well but without any turn signals, everything else fine.
17/11/03 The Canberra region is where we have spent most of our lives. I moved here at 12 years old, Kay at 18 to attend university where we met. We were married here and built our first home in the suburbs and our first son was born here. Our other two children were born in nearby country towns while we lived on small (by Australian standards) properties running angora goats. We left the region for warmer weather in the north, Townsville, seventeen years ago but its always great to return to old stomping ground memories. With mobile phone, digital camera and lap top computer along with separate hard drive joining us on this section it was thought necessary to have independent 240 volts, so we installed a small inverter to the motorcycle. Mounted inside the top box it should make wild camping easier, giving us something to do after dark. A dirty or loose connection must have been the cause of no turn signals because after investigating the problem they worked without changing anything.
18/11/03 An 80 yr old and a 73 yr old, our two mothers, went for a ride on the motorcycle back seat over the last two days. The first time on a motorcycle for both of them. A bit late perhaps to move to the front seat but a great experience. We left this morning, I guess the beginning of our Australian trip. Heading north towards Sydney we peeled off onto the Old Hume Highway. The road we always travelled on to visit our Sydney relatives at Easter or Christmas. Now more of a series of backwater towns surrounded by small acreage allotments with horse, alpaca, cow or goat grazing and owned by retirees, Sydney commuters or as a hobby farm visited weekends. Bypassing Sydney we ended up on the Colo River in the Blue Mountains in an onsite van. This dying form of family cheap holiday accommodation is being superseded by holiday cabins in campgrounds. Old caravans, perhaps too rickety for the road, would be positioned permanently, cutlery and crockery supplied, bring your own linen, blankets and pillows. A stove and fridge, one step up from camping, one down from a motel, in price and comfort.
19/11/03 In July 1929 Jack Bowers and Frank Smith bought a brand new Harley-Davidson motorcycle and side box and rode it, leaving from Sydney, 15,000 km's around mainland Australia, visiting all the capital cities, across almost non existent tracks where water and petrol supplies were unknown. Graham Felton and John Sinclair have restored a 1940 model H-D with side box and plan to re-enact the event as authentically as possible exactly 75 years later. They generously sent us a copy of the book "Around Australia the Hard Way in 1929", excellent reading, an account of the trip by Jack Bowers written sixty years after the ride in memory of his lifelong friend. Graham and John are looking for sponsors or supporters for their charity ride and have details on the event at their site or email to email@example.com We relaxed, a rare day to ourselves, pottering, reading, planning the trip and enjoying the solitude. A short ride along the Colo River where fertile flats were cleared below timbered sandstone cliffs.
20/11/03 Like many parts of the world Australia has had a rural to city population move over the last few decades leaving the population of smaller country towns static or in decline. With no new housing or building most have retained their heritage centres and with the current swing to restoration are looking magnificent. Old banks, usually the centre of town, two stories, built when country money flowed with wool, now a lovely residence or guest house. The two storied veranda surrounded pubs (hotels) of timber, now B & B's and still the meeting place for a drink with the locals. We took the New England Highway, inland, from Singleton to Guyra, at 1300 metres in cool weather, walked the local bird habitat, Mother of Ducks Lagoon.
21/11/03 In our seven years away the road rules have changed, become more conservative. Residential speeds have dropped from 60 to 50 km/hr, school zones to 40, speed cameras installed along with red light cameras creating great wealth for the government. Trucks are monitored with both speed and driver duration through a network of sophisticated roadside monitoring devices. It appears they work because as we crossed the state border from NSW to Queensland, a less conservative state, traffic increased it's speeds free of electronic monitoring big brother. Into Brisbane to stay with our oldest son John.
22/11/03 At 25 yrs John has been looking to buy his first motorcycle. He has been looking for a while and after we both took a Triumph Tiger for a test ride a deposit was paid, the bike to be collected next week. A dual sports 950 cc bike it handled well on my test ride and made our old H-D feel like a vibrating clunker. The evening was spent celebrating the purchase, watching as Australia was narrowly beaten by the English in the Rugby Union World Cup. The Irish pub, a 50/50 mix of barrackers for each side, plenty of rivalry, chanting, alcohol, each side traditional opponents, in a game as close as any.
23/11/03 Australia's booming economy has led to a housing boom. Prices have risen, new construction increased and trade's persons almost impossible to find. The high real estate prices have not converted into higher rental costs, yet, and good houses are still affordable. We were invited to a BBQ (barbecue) and spa at Kelly's, an old school friend of John's. Lazed all afternoon relaxing, surrounded by bubbling spa waters.
24/11/03 While working on the motorcycle last week we had noticed the clutch hub had worn to the extent small pieces had broken off its toothed edges. A new one had been bought Friday, the bike disassembled in John's garage this morning and the Morgan and Wacker workshop installed the new inner clutch hub. We put the bike back together. At 350,000 klm's parts are still breaking for the first time, just wearing out. Headed out into the mountains of Toowoomba in the afternoon.
25/11/03 Haydn and Diane have been thinking of a long overseas trip by motorcycle for some time. The dates are now set, one year of travel starting next May, the Americas, both North and South. Well into the planning, often a way to keep the trip's enthusiasms, momentum, going, a bit of confirmation from another traveller always reassuring, we were invited to stay at their Toowoomba house. Long term, long distance Harley riders they intended to take the currently owned 2002 Ultra H-D. It's only other travellers or intended travellers that are truly interested in more than the polite few questions friends or relatives ask us. Here it is a search for information that may be important and reassurance of to date plans. By no means a one way street, new people have new ideas and often change our more time weary ways of doing something.
26/11/03 With 20 years of local knowledge on the most scenic route to ride to Noosaville we left to follow Haydn's directions. Up down, over and around the hinterland mountains, often the only vehicle on the road we weaved through small towns, ate the recommended meat pie, stopped at Somerset Dam having a relaxed day to ourselves to camp on the Noosa River edge right in Noosaville. Meat pies are almost a unique Australian meal. About 12 cm's in diameter the pastry is filled with anything from steak, mushrooms, bacon, cheese, kidney, well at least that is on the label. Rumours abound with children that they have the neighbour's cat, dog or all the waste from the dead or dying animals of the world cleverly disguised in an edible dish. If you comment to someone you haven't eaten goat or kangaroo chances are they will ask have you eaten a meat pie. Usually served with tomato sauce (not ketchup) and available in every town, occasionally served with green pea soup, the pie afloat with a dollop of red tomato sauce, a culinary and colourful delight.
27/11/03 The inverter, boosting the 12 volt DC to 240 volt AC we recently installed on the motorcycle, charged three batteries and worked the lap top for two hours before the motorcycle battery became close to not starting the bike. Sitting at the campsite almost waterfront on the river, watching small boat hire, tour boats and canoes pass by. Noosa is one of Queensland's premier tourist attractions, beach, river and lagoons in a perfect temperature. A national park stops development in one direction while units spring up everywhere else. We were stopped by a H-D rider we had met at the 100th Anniversary touring the U.S.A., Glen. He and another local couple who follow our web page teamed up for dinner and a couple of drinks, topping off a great day.
28/11/03 The main road north from here goes inland a bit from the coast avoiding the need to bridge wide coastal rivers. Another way north for 4x4's is along the long expanse of beach at low tide. A popular drive with tourists, many losing their vehicles, getting bogged ahead of the incoming tide. We chose backroads weaving through small settlements of cattle farms to sugar cane. Unfortunately the forestry service here has enormous tracts of land put down to pine trees. Not native to Australia they denude the environment of birds and animals in their mono culture and are spreading seedlings into the surrounding National Parks and bushland. Hervey Bay tonight.
29/11/03 Our daughter and boyfriend live in this idyllic coastal town. Tourists come here to see the humpback whales resting along their migratory path during calving and also to visit Fraser Island, the world's largest sand island, just off shore. We had waited here for three weeks last month while the motorcycle was sailing from America, doing the above tourist highlights and walking the beaches in perfect weather.
30/11/03 Bought and installed an 8 watt fluorescent light for camping. Run straight from the battery and rolled up inside the tent it draws little power and takes up little space. By far the oldest vehicle in the family is our motorcycle. Younger people wanting younger things. John's new motorcycle was ridden here to run it in yesterday and Jenny and Ben's car a 2 year old Jeep Grand Cherokee again left us feeling antiquated.
1/12/03 550 km north through Rockhampton to a small country town bypassed by the highway and left behind as the train station closed, called Ogmore. A friend of ours bought a house here five years ago, it had been repossessed by council for non payment of back rates, the town's entire population of about 50, almost all on pensions. The pub closed last year, the school and shop earlier and the petrol station years ago. Some houses are now empty, left to slowly fall apart. Some rural towns close to cities have seen recent revivals but this one, too far from anywhere, only attracts those who can't afford to live anywhere else. Our friend's house has not been lived in since he purchased it. We slept there overnight to monitor its condition as living 700 km north it is difficult for our friend to keep an eye on it.
2/12/03 By far the best time to see Australia's animals is at night, most being nocturnal. Otherwise early morning is good. Leaving this morning we spotted three large birds, jabiru, bustard and emu but just riding we have seen kangaroo, goanna, echidna, snakes and a dingo. Unfortunately we have seen many more road kill animals than live ones. Australia also has dozens of large colourful birds, parrots to pelicans and black swans easily visible. The smartest animal in Australia by far is the crow. Often feeding on road kill it is rarely seen dead roadside, knows where cars travel on the roads and in which lane, can judge the speed of oncoming vehicles and ambles just off the road or to the other side to avoid cars. No other animal, including dogs, seem to have this awareness of moving vehicles. We travelled north to Bowen, to a small bay at the edge of town, walked the rocky headlands and beaches near our cabin.
3/12/03 Another morning walk before the temperature rises here in the tropics. Just 200 km to Townsville stopping at a friend's farm for a couple of hours along the way. 7 yrs and 10 months ago since the motorcycle left from outside the Harley-Davidson dealer's shop, Orm Snells. 334,290 km's, 143 countries and many memories later we returned with the motorcycle. We returned to the same shop for a photo before visiting our youngest son Michael in his unit.
4/12/03 The local TV news station was unable to film our arrival yesterday but asked for a re-enactment this morning which went to air in the evening. No mater how frugally we travel we still manage to collect gear. Used parts, T-shirts, guide books, paperwork that eventually arrives home, Townsville. Our 4 bedroom home, above two smaller flats, has one bedroom securely locked and full of a lifetime of belongings and trip memorabilia. The remainder rented out to help finance the trip it is in the process of changing tenants giving us an opportunity today to sort and reorganize boxes of gear sent home from previous trips.
5/12/03 Townsville is one of Australia's fastest growing cities. Being big enough, at 150,000 people, to have most facilities of a University, Entertainment Centre, casino and dozens of pubs and clubs. Situated on the ocean, our house is just two streets back from the beach. Being at latitude 19, it's hot in summer and perfect in winter. The family moved here 15 years ago, after our around Australia trip. It's a scuba diving centre where we ran a dive business for a while, stationary while the children finished school. Spent the day catching up with old friends.
6/12/03 Saturday morning has historically been a meeting time outside the Harley-Davidson shop. This has been extended to include the occasional sausage sizzle. Whilst the local HOG club has largely moved on since our involvement years ago there are still a few members from the old days. Owning a home always involves repairs and maintenance. A large tree in the front of ours has it's roots upsetting the brick driveway so in the heat Michael and us and a few helpers uplifted the bricks, tamed the tree roots, levelled and relaid the drive then enjoyed a few beers.
7/12/03 Once a month the HOG club goes for an organized ride, today to Mingela Pub, 90 km inland, along a generally straight stretch of road, like most in this area. A popular pub with bikers we were joined there by a group of Ulysses riders, you have to be 40+ to be a junior member or 50+ to be a full member. There are a growing number of members who can join both clubs, and do, thus being the ageing population of motorcyclists. Ulysses is open to all motorcycle types and sizes whilst HOG is just for Harleys. The crossing over of members does a lot to help clear the air between motorcycle brand exclusivity problems. A country pub it puts on a free lunch roast every Sunday, making money from drink sales.
8/12/03 From the outside travelling endlessly seems like constant bliss but there are still the daily chores of shopping, washing and cleaning to do and in the heat of the tropics time moves faster as we move slower getting tired more quickly. Necessary jobs today.
9/12/03 A job carries with it a certain status and with it a social expectation level. Factory workers rent houses in poorer neighbourhoods while doctors drive expensive cars and live in big houses, it's the pigeon holeing expectation. We visited our doctor friend on his 50 hectare property at the edge of town but instead of a big house he and his wife have chosen to live in a motley of 3 caravans, two transportable dongas and five shipping containers. With electricity from a generator for a few hours a day and a can toilet, living is spartan. Still the place is quiet for reflection, people rarely drop by and a sea breeze flaps the caravan tarp keeping the place cool. We took a dip in a previous septic tank, now cleaned and used as a swim, spa, cooling pond and sipped champagne in the evening surrounded by bird noises, watching the sunset and the moon rise.
10/12/03 The local newspaper has been running a progression of articles on the trip over the last few years, the final interview today and article to be published this weekend. Another breeze cooled evening sipping wine at the Doctor's caravans with good company.
11/12/03 Billabong Sanctuary, a small Australiana animal park on the outskirts of Townsville has been growing in reputation steadily over the last 15 years we have lived here. A hands on park catering to smaller groups rather than mass tourism. For the normal admission fee, a ranger program allows for the handling of most safe animals, even a crocodile and snakes, as well as the more cuddly wombat and koala. Nestled in the forests around a series of billabongs (small dams) birds and kangaroos roam freely within the grounds. We spent the whole day there, reacquainting ourselves with Australia's wildlife before relaxing in their swimming pool.
12/12/03 The dreaded dentist, annually at our age, and catching up with old friends, some who have moved on, others who seem to be in perpetual routine.
13/12/03 Our son Michael owns a 1989 Nissan 300 ZX which being a performance car and a hobby requires enormous amount of time and more money. His only transport, it is still rarely driven, taken to brag sessions at the local hangouts where modifications for performance or to adjust manufacturers mistakes can be discussed. It cruises the hotspots looking good and looking for beautiful women. Today it has its front end removed for yet another modification and a touch up to the paint work.
14/12/03 Motorcyclists in every small to big city in Australia have a toy run Christmas ride. Bikes gather, some dressed up in Christmas glitter, ride across town, toys, presents or food brought or gathered along the way is donated to the Salvation Army Christmas Appeal for children. Townsville's ride today attracted over 300 bikes and was followed in the evening with a ride to see houses dressed up with christmas lights. An American trend now adopted by Australians as well, houses twinkle with fairy lights, animated Santa's and glowing signs wishing seasons greetings. Whole streets get in on the fun with house after house lit up.
15-18/12/03 We have been a bit relaxed over the last few days not achieving much. It's difficult when the mechanic who has been giving us advice for years at the H-D dealer in Townsville decides to go out on his own. His relationship with his old workplace will obviously be under strain yet we feel a close relationship with both places. Not really competing directly RHD, Classic Supplies and Services, operates from a small shop repairing mostly Harley's of the older types, also specializing in sidecar manufacturing. Bruce, the owner is always interested in our trip, especially how the motorcycle has been running and the problems it may be experiencing. Time never seems to be a problem and we can talk for hours on the subject. Today he helped us with engine alignment, engine mounts and starter problems. We used to ask what parts usually wear out at certain klm's, however recently, apart from his H-D there aren't any bikes to compare for repairs at this high a mileage.
19/12/03 Three years ago on one of our trips home to Townsville we met a couple new to Harley's and the HOG club. Wally and Dawn enthusiastically involved themselves in the motorcycle and club activities. A later trip home saw Wally as the club director, offering his own house to hold the club's Christmas party. Unfortunately this trip home he was sick and died last Monday. The club rode him out, 40 motorcycles followed the hearse through town as a tribute to a great friend. It seems we have passed through the ages of engagements, weddings and christenings and have moved on to that of funerals. The start of the final chapter. We headed south late in the afternoon to start the around Australia trip, reflecting on the need to do things whilst we are young enough and healthy enough.
20/12/03 Airlie Beach, the hopping off spot to the Whitsunday Islands, where I passed the IDC to become a Scuba Diving Instructor in 1988 and where we chartered a couple of sailing boats years later to take the children to see the islands and reefs. It has changed, now a popular young backpackers destination with little english heard as we walked around. The muddy ocean front remorphed into a park with a 2 acre lagoon type swimming pool and walking paths in both directions along the coast. We swam and walked pleased to be away from the social pressures of being with friends over the last few weeks.
21/12/03 The death rate on Australia's roads has been in decline for the last 20 years with hundreds less dying each year now and a corresponding less number injured. One of the main killers is the long distances between towns where people get tired but don't rest. On these sections the communities and government have set up Driver Reviver roadside stops where free tea or coffee and biscuits are provided by volunteer staff. They operate during all holidays and holiday weekends. 550 km today in hot driving conditions we utilized the Driver Reviver stop with picnic tables surrounded by native trees and birds. Yeppoon on the coast tonight.
22/12/03 The Great barrier Reef stretches for over 2000 km's to the north of here. It and the islands offshore stop the Pacific Ocean swell from reaching the mainland so that only small waves pound the beaches. Mangroves grow in the calmer shallow waters along the coast and large tides often leave enormous areas of beach exposed at low tide to walk along. Yeppoon has a fine silty sand beach, not the best for swimming but the ocean breeze keeps the place cool.
23/12/03 I was told recently that we are going the long way around Australia, clockwise. Driving on the left side of the road we do the bigger circle, not that there is much difference by my calculation, less than a tenth of a kilometre. Catching up with family for Christmas, back to Hervey Bay, 450 km today.
24/12/03 Our daughter and partner have been living together for the last 6 months and its now time to meet the "in-laws". Together we drove the 450 km to the Gold Coast collecting son John along the way to spend Christmas at their place. Never an easy meeting, the parents of your children's current partner, both sides cautious of the others perception, particularly as we like their son. A lovely canal home and warm welcoming, relaxed people awaited us. A walk to the beach, surfing, BBQ dinner and a few drinks.
25/12/03 A long time ago we stopped buying presents at Christmas or birthdays for anyone other than children, preferring to give the money we would spend to overseas charities supporting child development. This being a different Christmas with new friends, our family decided to each buy themselves the presents that they wanted, wrapping them up as being given from other family members. This way everyone gets what they want and the surprise comes to the person who the present is from. A swim in the pool, a surf at the beach, everyone ate too much as usual at Christmas and another relaxed day.
26/12/03 Starting only an hour south of Brisbane yet it took us all day to get back to John's place. The hinterland mountains parallel the coast and on a hot day it's the escape area for the plains living people. The twisty roads pass through rain forests and open forests with small farms dotted along the way. The Natural Arch National Park is a popular swimming hole and the cafe at Binna Burra on top of the mountain in Lamington National Park where we had lunch also busy. It was great riding these roads with John on his new Triumph.
27/12/03 At 365,122 km's the speedometer finally died. It had been playing up for the last month. We had ordered a spare and decided to give it to ourselves for Christmas from Jenny and boyfriend Ben. "They" couldn't have picked a better present, or better timing. Today we adjusted the new speedometer to read exactly the same as the old one, took photos of both and installed the new one. We also received an MP3 player from the rest of the family, for Christmas, which can be played through the bike's sound system. Capable of recording about 100 songs it should keep us entertained through the longest trips. Also capable of downloading new songs from the USB port on our computer giving us access to about 1000 songs. Ain't new technology great, and a "coincidence" just the present we wanted.
28/12/03 We had travelled with Ken and Carol Duval in Namibia, South Africa, a few years ago. At home now saving and planing for their next trip their home is opened up to almost every motorcycle traveller passing through Brisbane. A BBQ afternoon with two Germans, bicycling around the world, in Ken and Carol's backyard. Four couples there approaching or over 50 years of age realizing they were moving more into the "never zone". That age where you will never do something. Something that had been planned for at a younger age, a hurry up for the things we really want to achieve.
29/12/03 We have been staying the last couple of days with my old school friend Chris Rowley, also best man at our wedding and God Father to our children. Chris recently married an Indonesian lady and we were tempted to hurry up a revisit to that country with the magnificent Indonesian foods served at their friend's place today at lunch.
30/12/03 We first met Ron travelling Australia 17 years ago. Travelling in a van he and Nena, his partner fished, scuba dived and snorkelled their way around. A keen sailor, since then he has built an 11 metre catamaran to his own design and together they sailed it around Australia for a year in 2000/01. Now based just north of Brisbane we caught up, staying the night on his boat, anchored up in the river drinking home brewed beer and alcoholic ginger beer and enjoying coral trout grilled on the back deck BBQ.
31/12/03 Cruised up the Mooloola River and canal development looking at the multi million dollar mansions with water frontage and expensive boats moored off the house jetty, reflecting we had the same waterfront views and scenery last night. Only a few km's to Noosa where we have rented a small unit for the new year's holiday to learn to surf and spend time with some family. A quiet new year's eve.
1/1/04 Having been brought up on the coast, mainly Sydney, I had learnt to swim in the surf and body surf but had never progressed to riding a surf board. People from all over the world come here for the warm waters and fairly consistant small even break waves. For the lessons they use a large soft board. Mine 3 metres long and broad with soft edges, top and fins for safety. We only surfed in white water. The first half of the lesson board control and the second half standing up on the board which they guarantee everyone will do, and we did.
2/1/04 We had met Glynn Roberts in Europe years ago. A long distance motorcyclist he was now in Australia with his friend Marzy, just for a month and stayed with us last night. We were all down the beach practising surf board riding or riding the smaller boogy boards in shallow water. During a lull in the waves Glynn, surfing a boogy board on his own, was caught in a backwash rip and was carried out past the breaking waves. The large waves had caused a cross current digging a trench where the water could flow back out to sea, within a few minutes Glynn was in trouble. Spotted by Kay from the beach we informed a surfing instructor who raced out on his board as Glynn was being carried further out. Glynn was short of breath and turning blue when the instructor arrived, loaded himself onto the instructor's board and was paddled back through the waves to shore. Exhausted, it was a warning to us all of the dangers in the surf for those not experienced. The board Glynn was using was last seen heading towards New Zealand. The rest of the day was spent relaxing and practising more board riding.
3/1/04 Another day board riding, the surf increasing in size with south easterly winds and swell. Many exposed beaches along the coast closed due to rough conditions. The news reported more rescues of surfers in trouble. My energy levels extremely low after three days in the surf but we managed a BBQ lunch at the unit with three Townsville and two local friends plus the family.
4/1/04 Wound our way south along the busy coast road with John on his Triumph, through Maroochydore and Mooloolaba to Brisbane and a couple of nights with Ken and Carol Duval.
5/1/04 Many ideas come from bouncing conversation back and forth. An idea was born to digitally photograph the H-D parts list, the workshop manual, the camera manual and the MP3 Manual along with other important paperwork. We put them onto the computer as small .jpg files. A few hours later and our paperwork is almost totally digital, reducing weight by about 3kg plus volume.
6/1/04 South again, along the Gold Coast beach strip, listening to some of the 1000 songs we have now MP3'd, played through a cassette converter and the motorcycle's sound system. The lap top becoming even more indispensable as it's use expands from business records to our web site, to photos, and slide shows, to music and product manuals. The majority of Australia's east coast is a series of beaches broken by headlands and cut by rivers and lagoons giving calm waterways inland and exciting surf in the ocean. One lagoon after another is developed, canal front housing, boats and swimmers but Australia's laws prevent the ownership of rivers and beaches, keeping them free for the public to use.
7/1/04 We had stayed with Chris and Julia in Brisbane and they offered us a bed at their macadamia nut farm between Ballina and Lismore where we stayed last night. 40 acres with two houses and a cottage nestled amongst the orchard of nut trees. An Australian native tree the nut has become popular world-wide, with this region now covered in small orchards of varying sized trees. Low maintenance, the trees can be managed from a distance most of the year.
8/1/04 A bit peopled out from the Christmas New Year period and with temperatures of 38 and 39 degrees the last couple of days we rode to Lismore early morning for shopping and rested at the farm in the afternoon.
9/1/04 More pleasant weather. A ride to the seaside town of Ballina past the big prawn. This eastern seaboard of Australia has an obsession with the biggest this or that, from the big merino in Goulburn to the big pineapple, big marlin, big mango, big banana etc. A loop north to Byron Bay and the light house at the eastern most point on mainland Australia, overlooking busy surf beaches sheltered by the headlands. Back to the farm through rolling fertile hills riding ridge roads.
10/1/04 In 1973 the Australian Union of Students organized
the Aquarius Festival, similar to the American Woodstock however after the
festival not everyone went home and the town of Nimbin has remained an alternative
lifestyle centre since. The flower power, freedom of sex and drugs has to
some extent been corrupted by time. Our visit today revealed a semi time warped
town with 50+ year old hippies mingling with a younger generation requiring
modern drugs looking for themselves or what the oldies had. A whole generation
has now grown up here, a social experiment with mixed results. A local cafe
was recently trashed by unhappy youths, disgruntled with the owner. Yet there
is an overlying peacefulness with the locals. Happy to talk and welcome outsiders,
tourists, not intent of screwing every dollar, quite a social experiment,
unique, a place we would like to return to spend more time.
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Cranbrook Art Museum opened its current Eliel Saarinen-designed building in 1942. Today, its collection features original exhibitions and educational programming on modern and contemporary architecture, art, crafts, and design. A recent $22 million renovation added a Collections Wing, making their rich collection accessible to all visitors.
Permanent mainstay: Tours of the museum's Collections Wing, with more than 6,000 items by artists such as Eames, Knoll, and Saarinen, are all housed in a vault designed to make the collection visible and accessible.
Don't miss: The curator's talks give more in-depth detail about current exhibitions.
Hands-on experiments: In the outdoor sculpture treasure hunt, families seek up to 18 sculptures on the grounds, while learning more about the artists, other works, and which pieces make the best nesting areas for birds.
Future exhibitions: Laura Kalman: Coveted Objects; Theater of the Mind; The Cranbrook Hall of Wonders: Artworks, Objects, and Natural Curiosities; Iris Eichenberg: Bend; MR. MDWST - A REAL GOOD TIME by BEVERLY FRESH; and Alloyed Visions: The Jewelry of Harry Bertoia
The building: a meticulously restored structure designed in 1942 by Eliel Saarinen
While you?re in the neighborhood: Nearby on the Cranbrook campus is Saarinen House, the art deco masterwork of renowned architect Eliel Saarinen. The house served as his residence as Cranbrook Academy of Art's first president and has been restored with its original furnishings.
Foster the next generation of artists: at monthly Drop-In Art Sundays, where children explore the kids' gallery and create their own masterpiece inspired by featured artists
Cranbrook Institute of Science grants visitors an up-close look at a collection of more than 150,000 objects and artifacts that adorn 11 galleries dedicated to natural history and science. Interactive exhibits let visitors feel the fur on a mastodon model, run their fingers along a meteorite, and touch the cast taken from the floor of a now-extinct 500,000-year-old sea. More wonders of the natural world fill the Erb Family Science Garden, where flow pools cascade over three terraces dotted with native plants. To study the world above terra firma, the institute holds nighttime sessions in its research-grade observatory and screens space-related films in its planetarium.
Behind the museum, more than 150 species—from jamaican fruit bats to the malaysian flying fox, the world's largest bat—flap freely through the Bat Zone. During award-winning live shows highlighting how they adapt to living at night, the bats emerge into daylight along with fellow nocturnal critters, two-toed sloths and convenience-store clerks.
At Pierce Street Portraits, Elaine Yaker draws upon a keen artistic eye and more than 20 years of experience to invite smiles from subjects of all ages. She has a particular knack for capturing photographs of children and has made her studio a place for young imaginations, photographing them posing in kid-friendly clothes or dressed up in costumes with their favorite toys. But while kids are her specialty, Elaine also helps parents, grandparents, and even pets to flash their brightest smiles, immortalizing precious moments in black and white or color prints, photo books, boxes, and wall hangings.
Named one of the city's best cultural museums by CBS Detroit, the Holocaust Memorial Center is among America's first Holocaust museums. For more than 25 years, the HMC has memorialized the senseless murder of millions, promoting tolerance while sending out a call to action to prevent future discrimination, hate crimes, bullying, and genocide by keeping alive the memory of the Holocaust and the lives it claimed.
Starting near the museum's lobby, an illustrated timeline tracing 4,000 years of Jewish history leads into The Museum of European Jewish Heritage, which highlights Judaism through artifacts and displays. From there, a ramp descending beyond a 22-foot window display of Nazi propaganda leads into an exhibit on The Final Solution. Here, displays and audiovisual installations usher visitors toward the Survivors' Theater, where live presentations by Detroit-area survivors illuminate the atrocities' personal costs. Daily tours are led by the museum's caring, expert educators, who guide guests through the exhibits while encouraging them to internalize the lessons for use in their own lives.
New to the museum is the Weisberg Gallery, where a Holocaust-era boxcar stands as a reminder of the scale of the period's atrocities. The museum also welcomes traveling exhibits such as Beyond Swastika and Jim Crow, a collection depicting the story of Jewish professors fleeing Nazism and finding teaching positions at historically black universities. The exhibit explores the encounter between these scholars and their students, the impact the relationships had on one another, and the effect on the Civil Rights Movement and American society.
Post-war exhibits cover the Nuremberg Trials, honor the righteous individuals who risked their lives to resist the Nazis or save Jewish lives during the war, and pay homage to those who perished with a memorial flame. The museum also houses a well-stocked library, where guests can research their genealogy with materials dedicated to European Jewish history. Beyond its core exhibits, the HMC hosts special exhibits encompassing photographs, art, and history, in addition to sending survivors to speaking engagements throughout the city and hosting the Kindertransport Memory Quilt, whose patches represent the experiences of Jewish youth rescued from Eastern Europe.
Marvin Yagoda, the owner of Marvin's Marvelous Mechanical Museum, has amassed mechanical oddities and coin-operated machines since 1960 and regularly updates his collection of curiosities with new additions. A champion of all things outlandish, Marvin ensures that no nook or cranny in the 5,000-square-foot space remains unembellished with treasures such as P.T. Barnum's famous Cardiff Giant, as featured in RoadsideAmerica.com, or the AutoWed, America's first and only coin-operated wedding-ring dispenser for on-the-fly unions, replete with wedding music and an AutoDivorce voucher. Rafters atop 40-foot ceilings anchor low-flying model planes, and walls cloak themselves in vintage photos and pictures. Modern machines mingle with antique contraptions, whose old-timey noises and quaint images whisk visitors away to days of yore as effectively as a coal-powered wormhole.
A concession stand ensures that players remain sated and hydrated, and a prize shop enables guests to trade in their hard-earned game tickets for rewards such as figurines, toys, and yacht cruises with the Pac-Man family. To share its quarter-munching contraptions with as many visitors as possible, the museum remains open 365 days a year and offers free admission.
Phoenix Theatres transports its audiences to exotic lands, forbidden romances, and CGI-animal kingdoms of the 100% digital silver screen. With some films shown in RealD XL 3-D, crowds can immerse themselves even further into the suspended belief of film. Phoenix Theatres' Ensemble offers a rotating selection specialty programs such as plays, operas, and ballets. Concessions provide free refills on sodas and large popcorns, fueling imaginations for sprints toward stories' thrilling or heartwarming resolutions.


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EU urges new government, elections in Ukraine
In a sharp rebuke to Ukrainian President Viktor Yanukovych, the European Union on Monday called for the formation of a new, inclusive government and constitutional reforms that would pave the way to "free and fair presidential elections."
Associated Press
In a sharp rebuke to Ukrainian President Viktor Yanukovych, the European Union on Monday called for the formation of a new, inclusive government and constitutional reforms that would pave the way to "free and fair presidential elections."
The bloc's 28 foreign ministers said in a joint statement they were "alarmed by the human rights situation, including violence, cases of missing persons, torture and intimidation" as part of the authorities' crackdown against the ongoing protests, reflecting an "atmosphere of impunity."
Ukraine has been rocked by nearly three months of anti-government protests sparked by Yanukovych's refusal to sign an agreement with the EU and accept a $15 billion loan package from Russia instead. The political deadlock is also pushing Ukraine's economy closer to the brink; its currency and foreign reserves are tumbling while Moscow has suspended its loan payments.
The ministers at their meeting in Brussels reiterated the EU stands ready to assist Ukraine financially, provided a new, inclusive government will be formed to "pursue economic and political reforms."
The EU has so far shied away from imposing sanctions such as travel bans or asset freezes against the Ukrainian leadership, but the foreign ministers' demand for constitutional reform and fresh elections on Monday reflected the bloc's growing impatience.
"A new and inclusive government, constitutional reform bringing back more balance of powers, and preparation for free and fair presidential elections would contribute to bringing Ukraine back on a sustainable path of reforms," they said.
Separately, the foreign ministers decided to start negotiations with Cuba to upgrade the EU's ties with the Caribbean island nation. The EU's foreign policy chief, however, cautioned that progress will depend on Cuba's determination to implement further reforms toward opening its economy and respecting fundamental rights.
The Cuban government later issued a statement attributed to Deputy Foreign Minister Rogelio Sierra Diaz saying dialogue with the EU should be "based on a reciprocal, unconditional and non-discriminatory approach."
The EU resumed low-level contacts with Cuba in 2008, two years after Raul Castro became president and started granting Cubans some more freedom. European nations have long traded with Cuba and thousands of Europeans flock to the island's beaches every year.
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