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Fullersburg Woods Forest Preserve
Just 20 miles from downtown Chicago, located in Oak Brook, IL is the Fullersburg Woods Forest Preserve. It's an easy hike consisting of a 3.2-mile loop. The trail is good for all skill levels and offers a number of activity options. Nearly all of the hike follows Salt Creek as it winds around the bluff and past a few islands on its way to the historic watermill at the south tip of the park.
CITY: Oak Brook
Fullersburg Woods Nature Education Center
Educational facility offering exhibits, interactive programs and interpretive trails that highlight DuPage County's unique natural history. Open daily. Admission free.
CITY: Oak Brook
Funway Entertainment Center
Illinois' largest family entertainment center. Year round: bowling, bumper cars, roller skating, arcade, lazer tag and Rock-n-Roll mini golf. Seasonal: western trails miniature golf, go-karts, batting cages, soccer cages, jumpshot, Water Wars and bumper boats.
CITY: Batavia
Galena Cellars Vineyard & Winery
You're in good company. Experience the charm of Galena in suburban Geneva. The newest addition to the Galena Cellars Family, the Geneva Wine Tasting Room & Gift Shop hosts a beautiful oak bar in a light, airy setting. In the warmer months, enjoy live music with wine and cheese on the outdoor patio. Sit. Swirl. Sip & Savor. Relax on our beautiful Wine Patio after shopping Geneva's historic district.
CITY: Geneva
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
Geneva Kayak Center
Geneva Kayak Center is a paddlesport school and adventure travel company that's proud to be recognized as a ACA Pro School and offer both whitewater and sea kayak instruction. Their goal is to promote the sport of kayaking through safety and education. In addition to local offerings, they offer spectacular Adventure Paddling Trips for beginner to advanced paddlers, to amazing locations. Whether you want to enjoy an afternoon on the river or are preparing for a two-week expedition, Geneva Kayak Center believes the sport of kayaking should be fun, and enjoyed by all.
CITY: Yorkville
Gillson Park
Gillson Park offers 60 acres of beautiful lakefront property, including a harbor and beach. It is ideal for picnics, bicycling, volleyball, tennis and other outdoor sports.
CITY: Wilmette
Glen Ellyn Park District
DuPage County, Chicago's Western Suburbs - Discover 300+ acres of fun: splash park, outdoor swimming, mini golf, tennis, sand volleyball, bocce ball, horseshoes, ice skating, fitness center, playgrounds, athletic fields, banquet facilities, special events and year-round programs for all ages!
CITY: Glen Ellyn
Glencoe Beach
Want to relive Ferris Bueller's Day Off? Then visit this North Shore beach that was featured in the hit flick.
CITY: Glencoe
Glendale Lakes Golf Club
DuPage County, Chicago's Western Suburbs - 18-hole public golf course and golf shop. Restaurant open for lunch daily; Wednesday, Thursday and Friday for dinner. Meeting rooms and banquet facilities for up to 250.
CITY: Glendale Heights
Goebbert's Pumpkin Farm and Garden Center
Fall: festival with haunted house, corn maze, farm animals, and more. Spring/Summer: large selection of annuals, perennials, vegetable plants, trees, shrubs, aquatic plants, roses, planters, and gourmet food items. Admission is free - cost for some activities.
CITY: South Barrington
Golf Club of Illinois
Hailed by Golf Digest as "The best example of target golf yet built," the Golf Club includes pot bunkers, double greens, fescue-covered mounds and water hazards.
CITY: Algonquin
Great Western Trail
This 17-mile trail replaces the abandoned main line of the Chicago Great Western Railroad. It is a flat easy ride connecting the communities of St. Charles and Sycamore.
CITY: St. Charles
Great Western Trail
The western-most, and older, section of the Great Western Trail is located between St. Charles in Kane County and eastern Sycamore in DeKalb County. This section of right-of-way was abandoned in 1977. The 18-mile (20km) crushed-stone path traverses unincorporated rural townships, natural wetlands, some restored prairie and farmland. The trail also passes through Virgil and Lily Lake and parallels Illinois Route 64,
CITY: St. Charles
Green Bay Trail
The 9-mile Green Bay Trail covers North Shore towns such as Kenilworth, Winnetka, Highland Park and Lake Bluff. Because the trail stays generally within a mile of Lake Michigan, you can take any number of on-road side trips for beachfront views of the lake. The trail is suitable for even the youngest of riders, although the route does use some sidewalks and even a very small portion of residential road in Kenilworth. In addition, the surface alternates between asphalt and crushed limestone. Inexperienced cyclists and those with young children should use particular caution at road crossings and with any road riding.
CITY: Winnetka
Greenline Wheels
Greenline Wheels rents ecologically friendly and affordable transportation - bikes, electric bikes, and neighborhood electric vehicles. Easy to use maps with self-guided tour loops and easy access to many of Oak Park's independent tour guides makes Greenline an ideal starting point.
CITY: Oak Park
Gross Point Rd. Fishing - Evanston
Equipment, bait and fishing expertise provided.
CITY: Evanston
Half Day Forest Preserve
This quiet and clean preserve features a 1-mile trail for hikers, bicyclists and cross-country skiers, three beautiful picnic shelters, a 3-acre pond for fishing, open playfields and a playground. The Half Day Forest Preserve is also the starting point for the Des Plains River Trail which links this preserve to the Wright Woods Forest Preserve. The entrance and parking area are located on Route 21 (Milwaukee Avenue) at the light for Woodlands Parkway, south of Route 60 (Townline Road) and just north of Route 22 (Half Day Road).
CITY: Vernon Hills
Hall Quarry Beach
Hall Quarry features a zero-depth sand beach, two islands, a youth water slide, drop slide, and a diving tower with two- and four-meter platforms.
CITY: Batavia
Hamilton Lakes
Hamilton Lakes is home to Chicagoland's largest fireworks display synced to music as well as an annual Scottish Festival & Highland Games. The lakes also offers several fields good for soccer tournaments and other outdoor activities.
CITY: Itasca
Haunted Trails Family Entertainment Centers
Family entertainment center featuring hundreds of games, rides, award-winning miniature golf, Go Karts & Batting Cages, Restaurant/Party room featuring karaoke. October Haunted House (www.frightmarehauntedhouse.com). Birthday party and group packages available.
CITY: Burbank
Hickory Knolls Discovery Center
A destination unlike any other features Fox Valley's natural treasures. Indoor turtle pond, wetland exhibit, live animal displays. Great for birthday parties or facility rentals.
CITY: St. Charles
Hinsdale Parks & Recreation Department
DuPage County, Chicago's Western Suburbs - Over 600 programs are offered by the Hinsdale Parks & Rec Dept. annually. The year round activities are designed to meet the leisure interests of residents and visitors. Community special events and outdoor summer concerts are also organized annually.
CITY: Hinsdale
Holes & Knolls Miniature Golf Course & Clubhouse in Maryknoll Park
The perfect setting for business & pleasure. Holes & Knolls features two 18-hole miniature golf courses and a clubhouse in a 25-acre park setting. The course design incorporates cascading waterfalls & streams. The clubhouse is available for rent.
CITY: Glen Ellyn
Illinois Prairie Path
The Illinois Prairie Path was the first successful "rail-to-trail" conversion in the United States and inspired a national rail-to-trail movement in the United States in the mid-1960s. The trail is named for its rare segments of original, thousand year-old prairies. With 62 miles of biking, hiking, jogging, equestrian, and nature trails, this is an amazing natural resource that encompasses 4 towns: Elgin, Aurora, Batavia and Geneva and 3 counties. The surface is both asphalt and crushed stone.
CITY: Elmhurst
Itasca Caribbean Theme Waterpark
Features a new zero-depth entry main pool with 6-lanes attached, new separate diving well with drop slide, and high and low diving boards, 185-foot waterslide, separate zero-depth interactive play pools, and more. Call today for birthday party package information.
CITY: Itasca
Itasca Country Club
DuPage County, Chicago's Western Suburbs - Itasca Country Club is rich in tradition and offers a cost-effective solution for golf outings, corporate entertaining and special events in a picturesque setting. Enjoy beautiful surroundings, spectacular views, and the service of a fine country club-for your wedding reception or other banquet event. Amidst the elegant grounds and facilities, our skilled professional staff will put you at ease and ensure your special occasion is unforgettable.
CITY: Itasca
Itasca Park District
DuPage County, Chicago's Western Suburbs - The Itasca Park District provides education and year-round recreation for constructive and enjoyable leisure time experiences. Come out and enjoy Itasca's award-winning waterpark, nature center, fitness facility and many community parks.
CITY: Itasca
Jaynesway Farms (Bartlett)
A complete equestrian center offering English & Western riding lessons, boarding trail rides, pony rides, hayrides, carriages rides and barnyard zoo. Heated indoor arena.
CITY: Bartlett
Kane County Fairgrounds
Open area with both indoor buildings and outdoor displays. Special events are held here nearly every weekend, including the famous Kane County Flea Market.
CITY: St. Charles
Kane County Flea Market
Browse the wares of hundreds of dealers at the Kane County Flea Market in St. Charles, held the first weekend of each month (rain or shine) at the Kane County Fairgrounds.
CITY: St. Charles
Kline Creek Farm
A "living history" farm depicting life in the 1890s DuPage County. Original structures, authentic recreations and livestock combine to make a realistic 1890s working farm.
CITY: Wheaton
Kuipers Family Farm
Kuipers Family Farm is a 230 acre entertainment farm. U-Pick Apple Orchard September thru October. Orchard Store is open thru Mid December offering apples, pasteurized apple cider, our famous cider donuts, home baked pies, cream & butter fudge & country gifts and goodies. Have we grown a challenge for you at The Amazing Maize Maze open weekends only thru October. U-Pick Pumpkin Farm Mid September thru October features Scarecrow Acres where customers can enjoy hay wagon and pony rides, the Haunted Forest, a petting corral and much more down-on-the-farm fun! U-Cut or precut Christmas Trees Nov. thru Mid Dec.
CITY: Maple Park
Lake Arlington
Sail boating, Memorial Day through Labor Day, and weekends in September and October. Includes boat rentals (sailboat and paddleboat), 2 mile bike/walk path, picnic area, and playground.
CITY: Arlington Heights
Lake Katherine Nature Center & Botanic Gardens
Naturally a great place to explore, learn and discover some of nature's wonders. Let nature be your guide, come visit and we'll show you why they call it the great outdoors!
CITY: Palos Heights
Lake Katherine Trail
Lake Katherine Trail is a 3.2-mile trail of moderate difficulty, located near Palos Heights, Illinois. This 1.5-hour hike over wood chip, dirt and gravel roads is one of the best urban nature walk trails in the area. The Preserve features an attractive lake, an arboretum, a waterfall garden, an herb and conifer garden and expansive views from atop a ridge in the eastern section.
CITY: Palos Heights
Lake Renwick Heron Rookery Nature Preserve
Nature preserve for bird watching. There are herons and egrets which flourish through the parks and around the lake.
CITY: Plainfield
Lakewood Forest Preserve
Forest Preserve
CITY: Wauconda
LEGOLAND Discovery Center
Step inside LEGOLAND® Discovery Center and it's like you have just jumped into the biggest box of LEGO® bricks ever! Journey through a medieval castle on the Dragon Ride and pedal to the skies on the Technicycle, feel a part of the story in the 4D cinema, learn top LEGO® building secrets from the Master Model Builder, see iconic landmarks in "Miniland" and much more!
CITY: Schaumburg
Leiseberg Park
Leiseberg Park plays host to local Bartlett events, festivals and fairs.
CITY: Bartlett
Liberty Lanes
CITY: Carpentersville
Lincoln Highway Interpretive Mural - Batavia
Dotted along the 179-mile byway, you'll find an unprecedented series of interpretive murals. Each artistically embodies the cultural heritage of the community where it is located and the legacy of the historic highway. Needless to say, taking a road trip to all or a couple makes for a nostalgic adventure.
CITY: Batavia
Lincoln Landing
Dedicated on February 12, 2009, Lincoln Landing is Lockport's newest attraction. This park, located on the original Public Landing platted as a dock area by Canal Commissioners in 1836, features a unique bronze statue of a young Abraham Lincoln created by artist David Ostro. Interpretive signage through the park highlights the history of the I&M Canal, its impact on the Lockport community, and Lincoln's connections to both. This open-air museum is self-guiding, but is enhanced by a website with school lesson plans.
CITY: Lockport
Lippold Park Family Golf Center
The mini putt courses have been designed with separate themes, including the handicapped accessible Sports-N-Courts with a sports theme, and Tees-N-Trees with a prairie theme.
CITY: Crystal Lake
Little Red Schoolhouse Nature Center
Nature center with 3 miles of walking/hiking trails through woodland, wetland, and prairie. Exhibit building displays local wildlife. Educational activities year round.
CITY: Willow Springs
Little Red Schoolhouse Nature Center - Willow Springs
Forest preserve nature center designed to educate the public about the importance of wildlife and our environment.
CITY: Willow Springs
Lombard Park District
DuPage County, Chicago's Western Suburbs - In addition to quality parks and facilities, enjoy a variety of recreational programs and special events for all ages.
CITY: Lombard
Lord's Park Pavilion
Home of the Elgin Public Museum, the park includes a petting zoo and the Family Aquatic Center.
CITY: Elgin
Lucky Strike Lanes & Lounge - Lombard
DuPage County, Chicago's Western Suburbs - Lucky Strike Lanes is America's premier bowling lounge. The cozy artistic atmosphere features 18 lanes of state-of-the-art bowling, customizable multi-screen video system, exclusive VIP & event room facilities, and unforgettable cuisine!
CITY: Lombard
Lynfred Winery
The oldest and largest continuously operating winery in Illinois producing more than 50 varietals and 25,000 cases of award-winning wines each year. Come in for a tour and tasting to experience the finest vintages, gourmet cuisine, and luxurious lodging. Tasting room and gift shop open daily. Complimentary tours on weekends. Gift shop featuring wine-related items, specialty gift baskets, glassware, and elegant home decor. Visit our website for events throughout the year including our renowned Oktoberfest.
CITY: Roselle
Lyon Farm & Village
Features 15 historic buildings that trace the history of Kendall County plus an 1819 Chicago Burlington & Quincy caboose, a fully-stocked general store, an 1840s schoolhouse, town hall, a working blacksmith shop, the Plano Train Depot, (c. 1850s) and Yorkville Firehouse (c. 1888).
CITY: Yorkville
Maple Meadows Golf Course
Come and play right in your backyard! Visit Maple Meadows for outings, leagues, tournaments, individual play, and the great food in our restaurant. 27 holes, no reservations required and a beautiful public course!
CITY: Wood Dale
Marge Cline Whitewater Course
The Marge Cline Whitewater course is located in Yorkville at Bicentennial Riverfront Park on the Fox River, just 60 miles southwest of Chicago. The paddling community is all a dither about this course. Whether you're a novice or an avid canoeist or kayaker, you're sure to have a great experience.
CITY: Yorkville
Mayan Adventure Indoor Waterpark by The Waverton Hotel
237 newly remodeled guestrooms, Holidome Recreation Center, indoor pool, jacuzzi, sauna & fitness room. Two diverse dining establishments - Hang Time Restaurant and Hang Time Bar & Eatery. 3,500 square feet in meeting space.
CITY: Elmhurst
Merrick Rose Garden
This public park exhibits 100 varieties of roses, with historic Centennial Fountain as the garden's focal point.
CITY: Evanston
Mill Creek Golf Club
This 18-hole championship golf course, featuring wildflowers and elevated tees, offers spectacular views of the Fox Valley region.
CITY: Geneva
Mt. St. Mary Park
Riverside park offering paved bike trails, fishing, picnic areas, shelter & tennis courts, outdoor arboretum, skateboard park, playground, canoe launch, picturesque pond and waterfall. Located on the Fox River Trail.
CITY: St. Charles
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
Nature Education & Ski Center
This environmental education and cross country ski center is dedicated to educating the public while protecting and restoring our natural environment.
CITY: Lemont
Nickol Knoll Golf Course
Large bentgrass tees and greens give this fun layout a big course feel. Several shots from elevated tees provide a beautiful view of the area. Features pro-shop, snack bar and club house.
CITY: Arlington Heights
North Branch Bicycle Trail
Bicyclists and hikers can travel this trail that runs from Caldwell and Devon Avenues in Chicago, to the Chicago Botanic Garden in Glencoe. The 20-mile trail winds along the Chicago River past the Skokie Lagoons and through forest preserves.
CITY: Niles
Northwestern University
A Big Ten school and one of the leading universities in the U.S. Its Evanston campus is on the shores of beautiful Lake Michigan. Founded in 1851, this renowned educational institution is rich in stunning architecture. More than 150 historically significant and interesting sites on campus are featured in various walking tours, each taking approximately 30 minutes to complete. Highlights include the Arch, University Hall and the Arts Circle.
CITY: Evanston
Norton Farm
Open May through October, the farm offers home-grown produce and fruits, flowers and bedding plants, and a petting zoo. Visit Norton Hollow October 1-31 for free hayrides, a straw maze and a corn tunnel.
CITY: St. Charles
Oak Brook Golf Club
18-hole golf course with driving range, restaurant and pro shop.
CITY: Oak Brook
Oak Brook Park District
DuPage County, Chicago's Western Suburbs - The Oak Brook Park District represents five parks totaling 150 acres, and four facilities: Family Recreation Center (the Family Aquatic Center and Premiere Fitness Club), the Racquet Club, the Dorothy and Sam Dean Nature Sanctuary and Central Park West.
CITY: Oak Brook
Oak Brook Sports Core
269-acre sports facility that offers upscale banquets, weddings, corporate picnics, golf and polo outings for 250-400 people. Tents can be added for larger groups.
CITY: Oak Brook
Oak Meadows Golf & Banquet
Professional caliber 18-hole golf course. Banquets/meetings up to 400 year-round. Four distinct rooms for meetings, seminars or receptions. Accessible from O'Hare Airport and major expressways.
CITY: Addison
Oak Park Conservatory
Come and discover this botanical gem, the Oak Park Conservatory! Visit fern, tropical and desert greenhouses. Special floral displays offered in January, February, March, April, November and December. The Tropical Room also boasts birds and a bridged lagoon with fish and turtles. Private rentals are available at the Conservatory Center and Rubinstein Room. The Rubinstein Room is great for small events, while the operations room is perfect for hands on arts and crafts.
CITY: Oak Park
Oakhurst Forest Preserve
Explore the acres of woods and lakes, with scenic trails, shelters and views of Aurora and Chicago's skyline.
CITY: Aurora
Odyssey Fun World
Out of this world family fun featuring a four-level exploration playland, tag team laser trek, interactive video/prize redemption/games and outdoor amusement park. Caters to groups.
CITY: Naperville
Oswegoland Civic Center Aquatic Park
This community water park features colorful slides, tubes, a zero-depth pool and concession booth.
CITY: Oswego
Otter Cove Aquatic Park
Splash park features interactive children's water play area with safety surface.Lazy River, tube and body slides, lap pool, zero-depth entry pool, toddler pool, diving boards, concessions, sand play area.
CITY: St. Charles
Palos Heights Farmers Market
Wonderful fruits and vegetables (some organic) along with honey, jams, bakery & bread items, olive oils & vinegars, cheeses, eggs, meats and much more every week! Farmers Market is open June 12 - October 9.
CITY: Palos Heights
Palos Park
An easy 30-minute drive from downtown Chicago places you squarely in this sprawling forest preserve. With 78 miles of wide and singletrack trails at an intermediate level of difficulty, you should expect the unexpected, starting with plenty of hills, fast descents, meandering paths and more.
CITY: Willow Springs
Paradise Bay Water Park
DuPage County, Chicago's Western Suburbs - Check out the Lombard Park District's award-winning aquatic facility! State-of-the-art amenities are endless and include a 140,000-gallon leisure pool, bowl slide, zero-depth pool, bubble bench, lap pool, drop slide and much, much more!
CITY: Lombard
Pelican Harbor Indoor/Outdoor Aquatic Park
Illinois' only indoor/outdoor aquatic park features seven water slides, a lazy river, two zero-depth entry pools, a spray play area, diving well, sand playground and two concession stands.
CITY: Bolingbrook
Pheasant Run Resort
With 473 luxurious guest rooms, two championship golf courses, a renowned spa, award-winning dining and entertainment, three pools and extensive meeting and conference facilities, Pheasant Run hotel in St Charles IL is the perfect setting. And, while you're getting that special spa treatment or enjoying a romantic dinner or play, your children can have a great time in our Kid's Klub. This special program offers supervised activities for children ages 3 to 11 years. Activities include playing games, watching movies, and making crafts to take home. Plus, every Saturday you can visit the craft corner where Mom and Dad can join in on the fun and make some seasonal themed crafts with their kids. Board games are also available for check-out through the Activity Desk.
CITY: St. Charles
Phillips Park
Located on over 325 acres including a 28-acre fishing lake with a one-mile multiple use trail and a restored prairie grass development. The remains of the extinct elephant-like mastodon were found in this lake in the 1930s. Attractions include a life-size sculpture of a mastodon at the Mastodon Gallery, the gorgeous Sunken Garden, an 18-hole golf course and driving range, a zoo, war memorials, a winter recreation area and a 8,000-square-foot BMX & Skate Park.
CITY: Aurora
Phillips Park Aquatic Center
Deluxe water park with tube slides, simulated river, zero-depth pools and sand activity areas.
CITY: Aurora
Phillips Park Golf Course
The state-of-the-art golf course boasts modern features like "USGA" Greens, multiple tees, larger greens, strategically placed bunkers and water hazards, cart paths, a driving range and a three hole Junior Course. The new driving range has both "All Weather Teeing Surface" for inclement weather and a massive grass tee for a more realistic feel. Phillips Park Golf Course is a quality championship caliber golf course. With three sets of tees, the golf course ranges from 4,760 yards to 6,200 yards, providing a wide range of challenge for varying abilities.
CITY: Aurora
Phillips Park Zoo
Established in 1915, this free zoo is open daily, year round. Exhibits include bald eagles, wolves, mountain lions, foxes, otters, elk, goats, llamas, turkeys and peacocks.
CITY: Aurora
Pineapple Dance Studio
Pineapple Dance offers dance and fitness classes to adults and teens in Zumba, Traditional Belly Dance, Hip Hop, West African and more. Movement to music has been a vehicle for celebration and connection in ethnic cultures across the globe and history. The studio is available for rent, rehearsals and or meetings. Special group classes with any of our instructors are available.
CITY: Forest Park
Pinecrest Golf Course
This course includes a restaurant and pro shop, and hosts the McHenry Senior Amateur (a Pinecrest special event).
CITY: Huntley
Features a distinctive entertainment and dining venue. Celebrate "sophisticated fun" in our warm and inviting 45,000 square-foot indoor/outdoor facility complete with 20 bowling lanes and 10 bocce courts. Exceptional Italian-American bistro with wine cellar, outdoor patio, fireplace, and beautifully appointed event and party rooms that can accommodate groups from 20-600.
CITY: Schaumburg
Pirates' Cove Theme Park
A unique park for children ages two to nine years. Pirates' ship, paddle boats, train ride, climbing wall, and many more creative attractions for children. Concession and picnic areas. Birthday parties and rentals. Open daily June through August. Admission fee for children. Adults are always free.
CITY: Elk Grove Village
Pottawatomie Park
Historic park offers swimming pools, picnic areas, shelters, playgrounds, sand volleyball court, seasonal canoe and pedal boat rentals. Nine-hole golf course, 18 hole miniature golf course. Multi-use community center, paddlewheel riverboat cruises, tennis courts, native plant demonstration garden, paved bike trails, fishing. Located only the Fox River Trail.
CITY: St. Charles
Pottawatomie Park Golf
This nine-hole course was designed by Robert Trent Jones, Sr.
CITY: St. Charles
Prairie Bluff Golf Club
This 18-hole championship course has a driving range and learning center.
CITY: Lockport
Prairie Landing Golf Club
Playing this unique, well-conditioned and spectacularly-designed 18-hole course will surely make you want to come back. Full service premier meeting and banquet facility provides outstanding culinary offerings and personal service.
CITY: West Chicago
Primrose Farm
This 1930s living history farm features a farmhouse, barns, livestock, farm discovery trails, fruit orchard, garden plots and a picnic pavilion.
CITY: St. Charles
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
Raceway Woods
This 8-mile singletrack in Carpentersville, IL. is perfect for beginners without giving up on the excitement. The terrain is varied with steep descents, plenty of jumps, twisty trails through the woods and long stretches through meadows.
CITY: Carpentersville
Raging Buffalo Snowboard Park
World's first exclusive snowboard area, USASA regional event location, state of the art snowmaking system.
CITY: Algonquin
Raging Waves Waterpark
Illinois' largest Waterpark offers 45 acres of family fun! 17 water slides, wave pool, lazy river, huge kiddie play structures, sandy beach area and a 2000 foot long 4 course zip line.
CITY: Yorkville
Raging Waves Waterpark
Aussie-themed Raging Waves is Illinois' largest outdoor waterpark. Sitting on more than 40 acres, this family-friendly waterpark features 17 water slides, a separate kiddie pool area,wave pool,lazy river,23 private cabanas,and more. Open Memorial Day to Labor Day.
CITY: Yorkville
Rainbow Falls Water Park
A tropical paradise waterpark. Three giant water slides, tot pool, vortex pool, drop slide, three-story funhouse with plunge pool. concessions, picnic areas, locker rooms with family changing areas. Daily admission and season passes. Open Memorial Day through Labor Day.
CITY: Elk Grove Village


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Fitness and Recreation
The COM Wellness Center enhances clients' physical and mental well-being through fitness opportunities in a no-fail environment. Through classes and individual gym memberships, clients can acquire the knowledge they need to reach their health and fitness goals. The COM Wellness Center also coordinates activities for the whole community, such as the annual COM-BAT Triathlon.
Sign up for a class today or give the gift of health with a fitness membership.
- Boot Camp
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- Weight Training
- Salsa and Swing Dance
- Tai Chi
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Special Features
- Saturday Classes
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- Health Lecture Seminars
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At the 2013 Detroit auto show, Acura unveiled a second NSX concept, an update to what was revealed last year. The new concept shows exterior styling closer to production and the interior design.
Fans of Honda's Type R are getting excited over the next iteration of the company's high performance car. Here's why.
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The Honda NSX is one of our favourite cars of yesteryear, so we shed a nostalgic tear when we saw its successor, the Acura NSX Concept.
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AUSTIN — In celebration of its 40th anniversary, Texas Highways magazine announced another round of the Texas Top 40 favorite destinations as chosen by its readers.
The announcement places New Braunfels at No. 9, Nacogdoches at No. 8, and Fredericksburg at No. 7.
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Founded as a travel magazine in 1974, Texas Highways is celebrating its 40th anniversary in 2014. Today, Texas Highways has nearly 400,000 monthly readers across the United States and around the world.
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What You Talkin' Bout, Willits? Part 7
- Words: Jennifer Marston
Guitarist and electronic musician Christopher Willits continues his monthly series from SoundArts studio. In this episode, Willits and his trusty studio elf, Ryan Kleeman, show the unique way they set up mics for recording a track on Christopher's newest album.
Tune in once a month as Christopher shows us some of the ways he produces his own music, as well as the many cool things you can do with recording software. According to Christopher, "I simply want to excite people's imaginations and creative processes so they can more easily create the sounds and music and art they love."
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Jeff (not verified) Wrote
Tue, 01/06/2009 - 13:22
You should do a stereo send from your multitrack when you're giving your demo's. None of your techniques can really be heard beyond what you're telling us. It's just what we're hearing from your studio speakers going into the camera's mic. So, a lot of the differences you're trying to point out are things only you can hear.
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Hakim Callier (not verified) Wrote
Tue, 01/27/2009 - 22:16
Hey Christopher,
A couple things. The first is that you might want to try vintage Telefunken or Mullard tubes in your amp. The second is that you may want to listen to an ElectroVoice RE20 instead of the Sennheiser.
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A Long Island woman was arrested and charged early Saturday after police caught her on the radar flying 140 mph down the Sagtikos Parkway.
According to police, Linda Camps, 54, of Smithtown, was driving her Cadillac 85 mph over the 55-mph speed limit when they pulled her over at 12:30 a.m.
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I am an outsider looking in.
The first week in Brazil has been like looking at a kaleidoscope of emotions: curiosity, fear, loneliness, surprise, vulnerability, delight, and lost. It's incredibly easy to get lost and upset over things you have no control over, and in order to feel some kind of familiarity, you try to ease into behaviors that you normally would avoid, because its a way to feel some kind of solidarity, some kind of value outside yourself - and when you are hyper aware that its not your thing, you feel even more self-loathsome.
Remember to do you. Avoid the comparison games. Remember your purpose - remember the fights that you fought, the battles you won - what you struggled for: self-autonomy. Remember you have your own gifts to offer the world, unlike any other, and that it can only be done the way you imagine it to be done - the way your gut tells you it should be done.
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Fax : +91 135 – 2756865,
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Email : firstname.lastname@example.com,
Website : http://fri.icfre.gov.in/.
Forest Research Institute University invites applications from eligible candidates for admission to the following Master of Science Programs through FRI University Admission Test 2014 :
- M.Sc. Forestry
- M.Sc. Wood Science & Technology
- M.Sc. Environment Management
- M.Sc. Cellulose & Paper Technology
FRI Entrance Test Date 2014
|FRI MSc Admission Test Date 2014 : 11th May, 2014 ( Sunday ).
Eligibility for FRI Entrance Test 2014
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|M.Sc. Forestry
|Three years bachelor's degree in science with at least one of the subjects namely Botany, Chemistry, Geology, Mathematics, Physics, Zoology or a Bachelor's degree in Agriculture or Forestry.
|M.Sc. Wood Science & Technology
|Three years bachelor's degree with Physics, Mathematics and Chemistry or B.Sc. degree in Forestry.
|M.Sc. Environment Management
|Three years bachelor's degree in any branch of Basic or Applied Sciences or Bachelor's degree in Forestry or Agriculture or BE in Environment Science
|M.Sc. Cellulose & Paper Technology
|Graduate degree with minimum 50% marks in aggregate in Science with Chemistry as one of the subjects. BE / B.Tech. ( Chemical or Mechanical Engineering with minimum 50% aggregate ).
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- The maximum age limit in respect of in – service candidate to M.Sc. Environment Management course shall be 50 years. The age shall be reckoned as on 31st July of the year of admission and no further relaxation will be given in any case.
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The reservation to OBC is being provided as per the policy of the Government of India.
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Book your room at LK Royal Suite Pattaya
Standard RoomMax Occupancy: 3 guests (up to 2 children, 2 infants)
Suite, 1 BedroomMax Occupancy: 3 guests (up to 2 children, 2 infants)
Versace suiteMax Occupancy: 3 guests (up to 2 children, 2 infants)
4-star Pattaya hotel in Central Pattaya with restaurant
Located in Central Pattaya, this hotel is within a 15-minute walk of Pattaya Memorial Hospital, Central Festival Pattaya Beach, and Hard Rock Cafe. Alcazar Cabaret and Pattaya Beach are also within 1 mi (2 km).
Hotel Features
A restaurant, an outdoor pool, and a fitness center are available at this hotel. Additionally, a sauna, a steam room, and a rooftop terrace are onsite.
Room Amenities
All 71 rooms provide conveniences like refrigerators and coffee makers, plus free WiFi and flat-screen TVs. Minibars, room service, and safes are among the other amenities available to guests.Information missing or incorrect? Tell us!
LK Royal Suite Pattaya66/33 M 9, Soi Buakhao Central Pattaya Rd. Pattaya Chonburi 20150
Hotel Amenities
The hotel offers a restaurant. In addition to an outdoor pool, LK Royal Suite Pattaya provides a sauna, a steam room, and a fitness center. This Pattaya hotel also offers a rooftop terrace, tour/ticket assistance, and coffee/tea in the lobby.
- Total number of rooms - 71
- Number of floors - 7
- Coffee/tea in lobby
- Dry cleaning/laundry service
- Fitness facilities
- Tours/ticket assistance
- Rooftop terrace
- Airport transportation
- 24-hour front desk
- Laundry facilities
- Elevator/lift
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- Limo or Town Car service available
- Restaurant
- Year Built 2008
- Sauna
- Shopping on site
- Number of buildings/towers - 2
- Steam room
- Outdoor pool
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- Outdoor pool
- Free Wi-Fi
- Laundry facilities
- Refrigerator
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- Refrigerator
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- Coffee/tea maker
- Flat-panel TV
- Free Wi-Fi
- Air conditioning
- In-room safe
- Room service
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LK Royal Suite Pattaya has a restaurant serving breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
Room service is available.
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Recreational amenities at the hotel include an outdoor pool, a sauna, a steam room, and a fitness center.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
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Check-in time starts at 2 PM
Minimum check-in age is 18
Check-in time ends at 8 PM
Check-out time is noon
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Government-issued photo identification and a credit card or cash deposit are required at check-in for incidental charges.
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges. Special requests cannot be guaranteed.
- The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation.
No pets or service animals allowed
- Airport shuttle fee: THB 2000 per room (one way)
- Deposit: THB 1000 per stay
- Rollaway bed fee: THB 900 per night
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A resort fee is included in the total price displayed. Children 12 years old and younger stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding. No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property.


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If I wanted to watch all the currently released Marvel heroes in a chronological order, how would I need to watch them?
I am not referring to the Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D TV series (although it would be nice to fit that in, too).
Assuming S.H.I.E.L.D (Fury, Coulson, ...) is the connecting line in the story, any order?


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Dedicated to all our Guests that have a passion for plants and gardens. Our gardeners will take you around the hotel plants and flowers, on all terraces and indoor, explaining the rare and traditional varieties, how they are treated and where they come from.
Activity time: 1 hour Meeting point: The LobbyMaximum number of participants: 8 personsNo charge
The Hotel boat, an old, glorious and very comfortable wooden fishing boat, goes out twice a day and these trips are the perfect way to enjoy the views of the unspoilt coastline. Take your bathing suits with you so that you can take a dip in the clean, cool Mediterranean sea. Complimentary drinks are served on board.
Activity time: 2 hours and a half Meeting point: The wooden dock at the centre of the beachMaximum number of participants: 12 personsNo charge
Nerano boasts some of the best restaurants on the shore. Please ask our concierge for advise and reservations. Once arrived, individual parties will be free to go to the restaurant of their choice to have lunch and the boat will be waiting to take everybody back to Positano at around 3.30 pm.
Activity time: 3 hours Meeting point: The wooden dock at the centre of the beachMaximum number of participants: 12 personsCost: Lunch will be individually paid to the restaurants
Observe the village of Positano from the sea on board of the glorious, old fishing boat of the hotel: the Sant'Antonio. Champagne and finger food will be served while the sun goes down and the lights go on in the village houses. You'll be back by 8.30pm, on time for dinner.
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The U.S. Green Building Council is a nonprofit network leading the building industry through advocacy, certification, and education. We teamed with USGBC to develop an annual report that communicated the core of their mission both thematically and visually through a series of bold illustrations. We created a rich palette by photographing dozens of sustainable building materials and used them to build each illustration. Communication Arts Design Annual Winner!
An Ideal Outlook
Tucked away in picturesque Green Mountain Falls, Colorado, The Outlook Lodge is a historic 1889 retreat given a modern update. In keeping with the new mid-century modern styling, we created a subtle typographic brand that harkens back to a time of the western railroad and telegraphs while keeping a distinct art gallery simplicity. The Outlook Lodge brand encompasses everything a boutique hotel may need from envelopes and stationery to wooden signage. HOW Design Winner!
Show & Tell
The Global Fund for Children, a DC-based nonprofit, supports grassroots organizations around the world who are enriching the lives of vulnerable children. We recently partnered with them to create a suite of global print collateral, including their annual report, resource guide, and marketing brochure. Through clean, sophisticated design and typography, vibrant infographics and photography, we created a clear articulation of their mission. Gold ADDY Award Winner!
Made from Scratch
What began as a website overhaul for Frostings, a gourmet bake shop in Richmond, evolved into a full identity redesign. From a custom online ordering platform to a hand-lettered new logotype, we developed a new brand architecture to increase visibility and simplify the online user experience. The result is a reinvigorated brand that leverages social media, elegant photography, and legible type hierarchies to create a cohesive visual style. Their peanut butter pretzel cupcake is a must!
Fantastic Unplastic
The crinkling sound of disposable plastic cookie packaging is almost as iconic as the cookies themselves. We developed this hand-blown glass serving tray that elevates the familiar and the nostalgic by challenging its materiality. It's perfect to display your homemade goodies, serve gourmet crackers and cheese, and genuinely entertain your guests. The Fantastic Unplastic tray was picked up by the MoMA Design Store and featured in their 2012 catalogue.
Unanswerable Questions
For a photographic exhibition at the Athenaeum Gallery in Alexandria, we had the opportunity to create a typographic illustration featuring text by Southern writer, Lillian Smith. With tweezers, patience and steady hands we produced the entire piece using natural elements (ferns, blades of grass, individual pine needles). The result is a typographic portrait that comes richly to life but let's the text speak for itself. Type Directors Club Winner!
Exposed outlets are an ever-present danger to little fingers in households everywhere. We designed these bandage-shaped outlet covers as a playfully pragmatic solution for parents and a friendly reminder to kids that they should avoid these serious ouchie-inducers. Designed for and in partnership with our friends at Gama-Go. Available for purchase at Gama-Go.
Survival of the Fittest
The Art Directors Club of Metro Washington's Annual Show celebrates award-winning design from all across the DC metro area. We were chosen to create this year's creative campaign, which included multiple collateral pieces for the competition. Combining classic typography with vibrant renditions of 19th century naturalist illustrations, we developed a contemporary visual language centered around 'Natural Selection.'
Survival of the Fittest
The Art Directors Club of Metro Washington's Annual Show celebrates award-winning design from all across the DC metro area. We were chosen to create this year's creative campaign, which included multiple collateral pieces for the competition. Combining classic typography with vibrant renditions of 19th century naturalist illustrations, we developed a contemporary visual language centered around 'Natural Selection.'
Pyramid Scheme
A stylish, stackable measuring cup system meant to live outside the drawer, the Pyramid Scheme was designed for our friends at Gama-Go in San Francisco. This colorful monolith, based on the engineering marvels of antiquity, makes use of its tapered physique for each consecutive measurement, creating a sophisticated geometric form that's at once whimsical and practical. Available for purchase at Gama-Go.
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Recently the National Air and Space Museum hosted their annual Space Day, a day of activities for the whole family, celebrating 50 years of human space flight. To promote the event, we were asked to develop a series of online banners and a print ad for the Washington Post using historic photos of the first-ever U.S. manned launch into space. The result is a set of modern ads that evokes our fascination with sci-fi pop culture and communicates the mystery and magnitude of man's journey into space.


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As the author of a book called "gender-neutral" parenting, it might sound like I would argue that buying a "girls only" toy is sexist and teaches kids the wrong thing. It is easy to focus on how well the toy fits into the stereotypes of the pink aisle at the toy store instead of how it breaks the mold of the pink aisle. So here's why I think that toys like Goldie Blox can be good ideas.
Gender Neutral Parenting: 5 Ways To Avoid Implicit Sexism
The real issue isn't how different boys and girls are, but how parents react to those small differences that turn them into the much larger differences society associates with boys and girls. If we can identify areas where we may have a bias, we can direct our awareness there to overcome it or compensate for it. Let's look at some ways to compensate for implicit bias in our parenting.
4 Ways Parents Teach Kids that Consent Doesn't Matter
In this week's video headline, Paige Lucas-Stannard explains four common ways that parents teach their children harmful ideas about consent without realizing. These parenting tactics are all too common, and they could be causing some very harmful behaviors in adults. Watch Paige describe how these ways of communicating with our children are a danger toward their understanding of consent and belief in the importance of their desires and feelings!
8 Socially-Constructed Parenting Roles and Why They're Problematic
Without a doubt, parenting is hard. But hard doesn't have to mean grueling or joyless. And often that is what parents feel under the weight of the responsibility and the intense scrutiny parents are placed under to live up to different cultural stories about parenting. We can't completely turn off these cultural stories. But we can be aware of them and not let them dictate our lives.
Men Feel the Pain of Infertility, Too
Infertility is not a battle of the worst off or a race to the bottom of despair. Whether men or women hurt more is irrelevant. But men have a cultural narrative that says kids are fun but optional, and "real men" have aggressive, uber-sperm so potent it makes babies from across the room. And this makes infertility issues a place where men find little support. It's time we change the narrative.
Are You Raising a Bully Bystander? 5 Questions to Ask Yourself
Steubenville is a horrific example of the bystander effect. But what if your kid is a bystander to teasing, to name calling, to social ostracizing – behaviors that some refer to as "kids being kids?" Have you addressed that? Are you sure you've modeled the proper way not to stand by? Let's look at some ways parents might inadvertently be supporting bystanders.
How To Let Go Of Control-Based Parenting
I want my kids to learn: 1) that they can identify their emotions and self-regulate their behavior, 2) that I love them regardless of their behavior, and 3) that living in a family means finding ways to meet everyone's needs. The goal is not to suppress the behavior in the moment but to teach the child how to deal with their feelings now and in the future.
A Simple Feminist Parenting Tool to Use Today
Children have needs, and so do parents. And both of our needs matter. Mainstream parenting usually negates the needs of the child. If they acknowledge the needs at all, they are considered wrong, to be changed through training. But parenting is, above all else, a relationship between two people: the parent and the child. Here's an easy tool you can start using today to keep that relationship balanced.
Want to Be a Feminist Parent?: 4 Goals to Consider
What if you didn't use power over your kids but instead shared power with them? What if you nurtured socially conscious adults ready to challenge patriarchy? Let's explore a fresh look at parenting that takes into consideration an actionable, skill-based philosophy of parenting through feminism, rooted in feminist ideals of respect, equality, and social justice.
5 Myths About Tax Refunds For The Poor
For the first time, this year, my family is the one that will be getting a large refund. And it has really put some things into perspective. I'm a little ashamed at the privileged judging I did in previous tax years of cash-strapped people who get large refunds. Here's what I wish I'd known before so that I would understand why some people get so much and others get so little back.


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Jemarch's Stuff
Welcome! This page has links to some of the stuff I do such as articles, recordings of speeches, programs, little hacks, and the like.
Feel free to get in touch with me for any inquiry, by writing to jemarch at gnu dot org.
GNU PDF is a high-priority project to develop a multi-layered and complete PDF processing library and tools.
GNU recutils is a software suite to maintain databases in plain text files.
GNU sed is a stream text editor. It takes text input, performs some operation on it, and outputs the modified text. It is typically used for extracting part of a file using pattern matching or substituting multiple occurrences of a string within a file.
GNU Ferret is a graphical data modeler based in the entity-relationship model developed by P.P. Chan. It supports the automatic synthesis of the corresponding relational schema and the generation of the SQL for several database management systems.
Addressbook is a simple addressbook for Emacs. It uses the v-card format to store the contacts data.
JemPkg is an "amateur packaging system" for Emacs… or maybe it is a "home manager" to maintain and load system-dependent configurations. Well, something like that. I use it all the time, but, as its name implies, it is a quite personal hack and it may not fit your needs.
des-mode is an Emacs major mode for editing of nethack description files (both dungeons and levels).
bugz-mode is an elisp program to access Bugzilla servers from within Emacs. It provides a nice user interface.
a68-mode is an Emacs major mode for editing Algol 68 programs.
diagram.tcl is a pure Tcl package implementing editable diagrams in the Tk canvas. It was written to implement the graphical editor in GNU Ferret.
algol68 contains several resources related with Algol 68.
I wrote several short articles (in Spanish) for the Diagonal newspaper:
Here I collect the recordings of some of my talks. If you want me to attend your event and perform a talk please get in touch.
- "Software Libre y el Proyecto GNU" (Audio, Spanish) Unique Part. First Part. Second Part.
- "Software Libre y el Proyecto GNU" (Video, Spanish) First Part. Second Part.
- "Editor Wars" (Video, Spanish) First Part. Second Part.
- "Taller de Lisp" (Video, Spanish) Unique Part.
- Talk introducing GNU recutils (Video, English) Unique Part.
- Patent Absurdity. Learn why software patents are nonsense and a danger for technological innovation.
About the Author
I am a software engineer with strong beliefs in Free Software. I maintain and develop some free programs such as GNU sed, GNU PDF, GNU Ferret and GNU Recutils and perform other "random works" in the context of the GNU Project. I also write software for money in order to make a life. I develop my professional work in the Space area writing software for the European Space Agency.
See my Curriculum Vitae for more information.
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The state legislature is considering a bill that would shut down bars at midnight. Another steps up enforcement to make sure 50 percent of a bar's sales are food, not liquor, as required to get a license serve. WPLN's state capitol correspondent Joe White tells Blake Farmer the legislation is really about defining what is a bar and what is a restaurant.
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Dear Colleagues,
The Preliminary Program for the 2014 Annual Meeting of the Eastern Sociological Society has been updated to reflect changes and corrections. It is now available and can be viewed here
Preliminary Program January 15, 2014
The meeting will be held February 20-23, 2014, at the Baltimore Hilton. Undergraduate Posters are now included in this Preliminary Program. Student travel awards have been posted on the ESS website (http://www.essnet.org/?page_id=64). You will note that in most paper and roundtable sessions we have assigned Presiders. It will be up to the presider to define his or her own role, whether it will be simply to preside or also to comment.
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Hotel Reservations: The conference hotel is the Baltimore Hilton. Room rate is $175 plus taxes per night for a standard single or double. ESS gets access to meeting space in the hotel by committing to a certain level of "room nights" from our attendees during the course of the conference. If we do not hit that number, we pay a hefty charge – so we ask that you support the society by staying in the hotel if at all possible. The cutoff date for reservations is January 29 – but don't tarry; it will fill up. You can make your reservations through the Annual Meeting tab of the ESS website at http://essnet.org. A roommate matching service is available through the hotel tab on our website. Make sure to choose "Attendee" in first dialog box: https://resweb.passkey.com/Resweb.do?mode=welcome_ei_new&eventID=10841366
We look forward to seeing you in Baltimore!
Marjorie DeVault
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It's Up For Grabs Now!
This Saturday's Supporters Shield decider between the Sounders and the LA Galaxy takes me back to the legendary English League decider between Liverpool and Arsenal in May 1989. For those of you who don't remember this match, the London side travelled to Anfield needing a two-goal victory to win the title. They led 1-0 going […] [Read More]
Brilliant Dempsey Driving Entertaining Sounders
Humble pie tastes so good. The week before the season started, I wrote in this column about how uninspired I was by the Sounders' offseason activities. About how I saw the acquisition of Kenny Cooper as being a precursor to a more direct brand of soccer in 2014. About how I expected this season to […] [Read More]
Sounders Season Preview: Under-Achievement Will No Longer Be Tolerated
"I think he's strong. He has big potential. He reminds me of Christian Vieri" – Obafemi Martins on Kenny Cooper "You guys are going to love Chad Barrett. Seriously." – Sounders FC feed of preseason game vs Vancouver Well, judging by the above quotes, the Sounders camp has been smoking some pretty good stuff in […] [Read More]
Greatest Away Trip Ever – Torpedo Moscow vs Ipswich Town, UEFA Cup 1st Round 2nd leg, 9/28/2001
With the Winter Olympics opening in Sochi today, it seems like a good day to roll out my own story of adventures in Russia. (Yes, I know Sochi is 1600km from Moscow, but hey, I take inspiration where I can). It was a trip that was nearly two decades in the making, but will live […] [Read More]
Sounders Post-Mortem – Time for New Blood at the Helm
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A Life of Soccer and Punk Rock
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Mid-term report: Sounders Primed for MLS Cup Run
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Sounders Demolish Tigres With Powerful Second Half Performance
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Do You Let Your Guy Go to Strip Clubs?
It's the question every girl has an opinion on: Would you ever let your guy go to a strip club? I know many women who consider this a deal-breaker, some who think it's a guy thing and look the other way, and others who have certain specifications. While watching scantily-clad women dance around a stage isn't something I really want my boyfriend doing, I'll deal with it. My rule is I'm fine with you going—but no touching and no lapdances. And be respectful!
…Why would I even allow my guy to go a strip club in the first place? I'm realistic. Maybe it's a part of a bachelor party or some other bro-bonding, but dudes go to strip clubs. It's what they do. (C'mon ladies—why is it funny when you get a sexy fireman at a bachelorette but it's not okay for guys to watch strippers? Double standard alert!). It's not cheating—he's not in love with the strippers or anything, is he? And he's certainly not having sex with them (um, let's hope). It's a form of entertainment that, sure, involves women dancing around nude or half-nude, but it's just that: something to watch.
I've been to strip clubs before, and while it's not my favorite thing on the menu, there's something about all the sparkly outfits and dramatic makeup that I'll agree is interesting. Plus, won't denying your guy too much ultimately make him likely to engage in bad behaviors? I have my rules, but I don't tighten my leash to a choke-hold.
However, I draw the line at lapdances. Sure, I've been assured that there is "no touching," but I really doubt that. What if your hand were to, er, slip and just brush against a body part? I'm sure you wouldn't get slapped and kicked out for doing that. My boyfriend getting a lapdance is something that I couldn't deal with (even though I know guys in relationships who've gotten them…eek).
I know by now you're thinking that I'm anti-feminist and how dare I be okay with something that so blatantly degrades women. Maybe we haven't been to the same strip joints, but at the places I've been to, the women looked like they were having…fun. And, as we've seen with the rise of pole-dancing workouts by Sheila Kelley and the like, this sort of dancing is actually sexually liberating and lets women feel beautiful and comfortable with their bodies. A.k.a. it's the opposite of degradation. I've done a few "stripper" at-home routines, either for exercise or for fun.
So, I say to let boys be boys, within reason, of course. I trust that my current significant other will act appropriately while he is at a strip club. As for strippers themselves? I completely respect the amount of confidence it takes to get on stage and do what you do for a living.
GIRL TALK TIME: What do you think? Do you let your guy go to strip clubs? Why or why not? Have you ever been to one? Do you have any rules around it?
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If anything go with him. What fun is it if you both can't have a good time? Now if he went alone then I'd be pissed.
My SO thinks it is perfectly fine if he goes and I don't think it is nowhere near okay. His buddies have been going a lot lately one even spent 200 bucks on one of the strippers because she looked like his girlfriend. I'm not okay with him going and he hasn't been to one while we've been in a relationship. The whole topic just pisses me off.
It's totally wierd to think that your significant other is at a strip club and watching other women in scantily dressed clothes dance in front of them, but to be honest, I try to take it as something like porn….just like the article said, as long as there is no touching and there are restrictions like respect for the women and such, it's tolerated. Besides, if you have that chokehold thing on the guy, then he is definitely going to be underhanded and go with his friends or by himself. It might even become some kind of guilty pleasure, like the forbidden fruit.
i don't want to have to 'let' or 'not let' a man go to a strip club. i make it a rule to not date men who have that drastically bad taste in what they consider enjoyable activities. i would never, ever go to a strip club (even one that caters to women)…because seriously, what meaningless exploitative crap for truly low people such establishments are. i prefer entertainment to be at least slightly elevated above drooling and ogling like a contained animal in heat, and i'm attracted to men who agree.
Anyone of you who thinks it is all about trust when it is really about lust are really misinformed and yes you can touch and the girls definitely solicit sweet talk and will meet them outside there.
If you are truly in love, he wouldn't want to go to those places.
What if he doesn't want you to go to a male strip club, or even go with him?
I have no problem with it at all. As long as the bills are paid, food in the fridge and I'm happy then he should live his life. I have to think what if he told me that I couldn't go to the outlet because the AF guys are shirtless in front of the store! Sadly, I've never bought anything from that store but, the sales men are very nice… LOOKING!!
I live with 3 boys including my b/f and if they go to the strip club (which the b/f could care less about) then I'm definately invited!!! I would even buy my b/f a lapdance..seriously hes not going to leave me for a stripper and if he does ..well good luck to him
trust is important yes let him go!
we trust each other. We do what we want, and this is what makes our relationship the best one yet. So I say yes. If you trust your partner, they shouldn't need your permission to do anything.
I'd prefer to go with my SO if he really wanted to go to strip clubs. Most guys I know/meet are really meh about strip clubs, though. They realize it's a money-drainer.
I don't really have a direct answer for this question…. Any strip club I've seen has been far from classy (which may be the appeal to some guys), however, I just dont see the appeal, period. Anyway, my hubby doesn't like going to them, he's gone a few times and it's just kind of pointless.
I don't let my husband go to strip clubs. We are Christian and therefore believe that is not a place we need to be. I feel that once a man is married, he is committed to that woman & should be happy with her. She is all he needs. I don't want my man getting rubbed on by another woman! He has made a lifetime commitment to me and only me; with no other women involved. He feels the same way, and values our marriage. The issue hasn't ever come up, since we both agree on the way it should be.
It is OK for my significant other to go to a strip club, and i believe he would go more often but he figures I can do a lap dance for him and keep the $ in the house hold…Which I don't mind at all… ;O)
I have let my hubby go to the strip club. I only allow it if I know he is going. I don't like when he gets lapers but if i'm not there not much I can do about it. He and I have gone together and had a fun time.
Yes, I am definetly okay with my man going to a strip club because I would go with him. It is actually quite entertaining to go to strip club. I have went a few times with my boyfriend and I had a really good time. And believe it or not it is actually a mixed crowd of both men and women. You might even leave the club that night with a few new moves of your own to try out… Gotta love it!!!
Im ok with it I dont think I would want to go and watch him enoy other girls bodies but men are men and they enjoy strips clubs like we enjoy salons and shoping lol and I bealive if you try to hard to keep your man from doing some things that arnt realy that bad like the strip clubs you may find him wondering around to do other things that you would never agree to and cause lots of problems in your relationship
Out of respect for my spouse I wouldn't go to one so no I would not be ok with him going to one. He isn't the type of guy to go to one either. When he was younger he went to them but as he got older he just doesn't see the appeal.
I am totally ok with the strip club idea as long as theres no touching!! However my man HATES them, he says they are dirty, disgusting, and he doesnt understand "why you would want a girl rubbing on you after she just got done rubbing on 20 other guys!!"


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Huffman offers an amendment to provide Calif. drought reliefWritten by Bob Froehlich
Congressman Jered Huffman offered an amendment to the Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act (H.R. 4923) which would have provided an additional $52 million earmarked to aid in drought relief in California and other western states. However, according to a press release received by the KMUD News Department, the amendment did not pass. The press release appears below as does a video of Huffman speaking on the House floor about his amendment.
Press Release, dated July 10, 2014:
Huffman: "Congress cannot make it rain, but what we can do is invest in drought-resistant water supplies through smart, sustainable investments in conservation and water reuse."
WASHINGTON—Today, Congressman Jared Huffman (D-San Rafael) offered an amendment to the Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act (H.R. 4923) to provide relief from the historic drought facing California and many other western states. Huffman's amendment would provide an additional $52 million for water-saving conservation, reuse and recycling infrastructure projects, offset by a reduction to the Department of Energy's Nuclear Energy account, which provides funding for research into non-military nuclear power plants. The amendment was defeated.
"The California drought is the most extreme drought that many of us have seen in our lifetime, and we either believe it's a national crisis and a national priority or we don't," Congressman Huffman said. "Congress cannot make it rain, but what we can do is invest in drought-resistant water supplies through smart, sustainable investments in conservation and water reuse."
Specifically, Huffman's amendment would direct $52 million to the Bureau of Reclamation for Title XVI water-saving conservation, reuse and recycling infrastructure projects, which support municipalities, farmers, fish and wildlife, and recreation. This amendment reflects one program funded by Congressman Huffman's drought bill, which he introduced in March. In June, nearly 80% of California was under extreme drought conditions, and 36% of the state was in an "exceptional" drought, the highest category on the U.S. Drought Monitor.
Community Clean-up Day this Sat.Written by Bob Froehlich
Summer season means an increase in tourist and transient populations in the Garberville/Redway areas and with it a corresponding increase in trash left behind. In an effort to help foster clean communities, Humboldt County resident Mike Miller has organized a Community Clean-up Day. Miller spearheaded a successful clean-up event last year in mid-June. This year's event is scheduled for this Saturday, July 21, beginning at 10 am. Anyone wishing to help is encouraged to meet at the first turnout on the left, as you are going north from Garberville on Redwood Drive. The spot will be marked by a 20-yard dumpster donated by Recology Humboldt County.
Volunteers are asked to bring work gloves but trash bags will be provided. If you can bring a pick-up truck to help haul bagged trash that would also be welcomed but is in no way required.
The clean-up event is sponsored by Humboldt County Public Works, the Garberville/Redway Public Restroom Working Group (GRPRWG) and Clean Community Crew.
H.C. Planning Commission to discuss proposed regulations for outdoor small grows this Thurs.Written by Bob Froehlich
There is no shortage of opinions in Humboldt County when it comes to proposed regulations for growing marijuana on small parcels ranging from residential lots to 5 acres. According to the California NORML website, a public hearing on an ordinance to restrict cannabis growing on parcels five acres or smaller in Humboldt County will take place this Thurs., June 19, 2014 at the Courthouse in Eureka beginning at 6 pm. At that time members of the public will have an opportunity to express their opinions on the issue to the Planning Commission. All interested parties are encouraged to attend. Links to relevant documents relating to the proposed ordinance are provided below.
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CR to host open house at Garberville Instructional SiteWritten by Bob Froehlich
College of the Redwoods will host an open house at its Garberville Instructional Site, located at 286 Sprowl Creek Rd.Garberville, on Thursday, June 19 from 4-8 p.m, according to a press release from CR. The event will include a tour of the newly remodeled building, information about classes and trainings to be offered at the site and information about the process involved in teaching a community education class for CR. Additionally, from 6 to 8 p.m., an introductory English as a Second Language (ESL) class will be held at the site. The press release appears below. Click here for a map to the site.
Press Release from College of the Redwoods:
College of the Redwoods will host an open house at it Garberville Instructional Site on Thursday, June 19 from 4-8 p.m. The first two hours will give Southern Humboldt residents an opportunity to see the newly remodeled building, computer lab and classroom. Visitors will also be able to learn about community education classes, including English as a Second Language classes, and other trainings being offered. Community members will be able to connect with CR student services, financial aid and counseling staff.
There will be opportunities for those who want to teach a community education class for CR to learn how to apply. "It has been a long road to get here, but it is definitely gratifying to see the completion of the building renovation and the various opportunities being planned for this site," said CR President Kathy Smith. "CR is pleased to be able to open this building to community activities and future CR classes."
From 6 to 8 p.m., an introductory ESL class will be held at the site.
Garberville Site coming to life
In the last year new educational offerings and community partnerships have started at the CR Garberville Instructional Site. They include:
- An expanding number of non-credit and not-for-credit Community Education classes;
- The seventh-through 12th grade Garberville Community School is completing its first year back at the Garberville Site after at least three years in Benbow;
- The Artful Children organization recently signed a lease at the Garberville Site to offer art and music classes, as well provide a space to create art;
- Since the beginning of the year, CR has been leasing the theater portion of the Garberville Site to a non-profit organization called the Redwood Community Theatre.


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How to maximize the value of an MBA
If you're looking to get a leg up on the competition, earning an MBA and adding it to your academic credentials can help push you into a higher income bracket: The median weekly income for people with a master's degree is $234 higher than for those with a four-year degree, and the unemployment rate is a full percentage point lower, federal statistics show.
But according to Michael Bevis, PhD, director of academic affairs for University of Phoenix and an instructor in the MBA program at the Chicago Campus, you can't just sit back and expect your master's degree to land you a dream job.
"You've got to leverage the skills you are learning while you're going to school to gain real-life experience that will show employers you have the skills to help them," Bevis says.
Here, he offers four ways to maximize your MBA:
Select a specific concentration.
Bevis emphasizes to his students that adding a specific focus to your MBA, such as accounting or management, "is going to set you apart from myriad other students who are graduating with a [general] MBA." Adding a concentration requires taking more classes than you would for a standard MBA, but doing so can make you more attractive to prospective employers.
Although he had worked in the financial world, Bevis says that when he was earning his MBA, he acquired concentrations in accounting and marketing. The extra credits opened doors he hadn't expected, he says, and helped him transition into teaching. "In order to teach at the college level, you have to have a combination of practical experience and college coursework," he points out.
Practice what you learn in your courses in your day job.
Students who work full time while earning an MBA can test what they're learning in school in their current professions, which can help them gain experience and perhaps even impress their employers.
Bevis notes how one of his students had felt like his job as an electrician had limited advancement opportunities. But after learning in a marketing course how to promote a business by using QR codes — bar codes that mobile phones can read to link to websites — the student suggested to his boss that the company use a code on its vans to advertise company services.
Shortly after the student's idea was put into effect, he was promoted to a manager-level position in the business office.
Volunteer at a nonprofit.
For those with no opportunity to put their new skills to use at a job, Bevis encourages working with local nonprofits to gain real-world experience.
"I have my students engage in what we call 'service learning,''' Bevis says, in which they volunteer to work with local nonprofits that can benefit from the students' MBA skills.
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Learn from pros.
"Many students want to start their own businesses, but they don't know how to apply their new learning to make that happen," Bevis explains. By talking with professionals who have years of experience creating and running businesses, MBA students can begin to see how what they're learning in their coursework might be applied to launching an actual company.
At his campus, Bevis partnered with the United States Association for Small Business and Entrepreneurship, an independent organization that connects entrepreneurs with students, giving them the opportunity to network with professionals, get their questions answered and hear lectures by people who were once in their shoes.
"This type of in-person networking and mentoring makes a huge difference," Bevis says.