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Ten Thousand Villages
From rings to rain sticks, from table linens to toys and games, it's all here. Sales benefit thousands of disadvantaged artisans worldwide. Stop by to sample the delicious fair trade coffee!
CITY: Evanston
Dragon Popcorn
Visit this quirky little shop and fall in love with gourmet popcorn in a huge variety of flavors, nuts, fruit, chocolate, and soft drinks including frozen concoctions. Friend us on Facebook at Dragon Popcorn. Open: Tuesday thru Friday: 10 am - 6 pm; Saturday: 10 am 4 pm.
CITY: Freeport
The Great Galena Peddlery
Teas, herbs and spices from around the world. Teapots, infusers, pepper mills, mortar and pestles, gourmet foods and hard-to-find ingredients.
CITY: Galena
Lavish Thrift
Take some time and buy a unique gift for your special family and friends. We carry vintage and new jewelry, artwork, a basket of books for the avid reader, statues of dogs, stuffed bunny rabbits, selection of Gypsy Rose scarves, mittens, hats, pins as well as gently used clothing and purses. Come with an open mind...and you won't need that open wallet.
CITY: DeKalb
Kirby Henning Pharmacy
Kirby-Henning Pharmacy is a prompt, friendly service offering an expanded selection of unique and fun gifts (such as Klutz activity books, Gamewright games, and eeBoo children's items) as well as cards, candy, gourmet dips and spreads and other assorted gift giving ideas. In addition Kirby's has prescriptions and health care for the whole family.
CITY: Princeton
Hlavacek Florist of Glenview
Full service flower and gift shop with an excellent reputation and creative professionals. Extensive offerings including beautiful fresh floral arrangements, long stem premium roses, orchids, green and blooming plants, fruit and gift baskets. Gift Certificates available. Reader's Choice Winner (Best Florist) at Patch.com in April 2012.
CITY: Glenview
My Honey Co.
At My Honey Co, we take pride in our honey. We promise you the best quality honey possible. It is natural, completely raw, and unpasteurized. We invite you to enter our special world of honey and let one of nature's finest foods sweeten your day!
CITY: Richmond
Torkelson Cheese Company
"World Champion" Brick and Muenster Cheese, along with 45 other varieties of quality cheeses, sold at factory direct prices. Watch cheese-making through demonstration window; best viewing is 8 am - 10 am. Open: Monday thru Friday: 8 am - 3 pm; Saturday: 8 am - 1 pm.
CITY: Lena
The Spa at Trump
The Spa at Trump offers a soothing selection of signature treatments that heal through precious gem-infused oils and renowned products that include Kate Somerville Skincare. Experiences can be customized to the needs of each guest.
CITY: Chicago
Blue Moon Bikes Cycle & Fitness
Blue Moon Bikes is a full service bicycle shop specializing in: new and classic bicycles, antique bikes, parts, bike restoration and repair, as well as trading and buying old bikes. Blue Moon Bikes is run by a group of bicycle specialists.
CITY: Sycamore
LaTeaDa Tea Room & Gift Shop
You won't want to miss the ever-changing collection of must-have items offered at LaTeaDa. Their gift shop features gourmet foods, teas, teapots and tea sets, home decor, jewelry, purses and accessories, books, ornaments, and more. Stay for lunch, or just come to shop!
CITY: Clinton
Midwest Motor Sports
Looking for that perfect adult toy? Midwest Motor Sports has 20,000 square feet of two and four wheel motorcycles and ATVs as well as personal watercraft. In addition to the huge showroom, the store features a test tank for test runs of watercraft. Monday, Tuesday and Thursday, 9 a.m. - 6 p.m., Wednesday and Friday. 9 a.m. - 8 p.m. and Saturday, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
CITY: Hartford
Laudi Vidni
Laudi Vidni offers gorgeous leather handbags that can be customized with 40 leathers, 9 linings and gold or silver hardware. $85-$495. Made in Chicago.
CITY: Chicago
The Blueberry Cottage
More than 30 years in business selling enamelware, metal plate displays, dishes, candles, linens, seasonal ornamentation and pet goodies.
CITY: Galena
Blumen Gardens
Our retail gardens and shop have become a gardener's lush retreat of two city blocks tucked away in the historic industrial district and neighborhood of beautiful Sycamore. Ponds, statuary, plants and other garden necessities. Seasonal operation.
CITY: Sycamore
Massbach Ridge Winery Tasting Room
Join us and taste our award-winning wines; afterwards relax in the wine lounge with a glass of your favorite. While tasting wines, browse the gift shop stocked full of wine necessities and Massbach-branded apparel.
CITY: Galena
Juvenesse Spa
Enjoy facials, massage, reiki and reflexology at this boutique loft spa in Chicago's River North gallery district.
CITY: Chicago
Gramp's Gourmet Foods, Inc.
Travel scenic Stagecoach Trail. Enjoy product samples and tour our kitchens. Explore our selection of local foods and crafts.
CITY: Scales Mound
Secret Treasures
Evanston's favorite antique shop. Secret Treasures, located on Dempster Street and Chicago Avenue. Most of the items date from the 1920s to 1950; might even find a 1950s Radio Flyer Wagon or an original 1940s military issued Hamilton watch. It's always an uncertainty to see what might appear, which is half the fun. The store changes it up seasonally. In the summer, there are watering cans and 48-star flags; in the winter, pick up tree ornaments like Grandma used to hang.
CITY: Evanston
Weller The Florist
Weller florist has all your floral needs for weddings, funerals, or just any occasion. Professional designers are on staff to help you create the perfect piece for your home or occasion in silk or fresh flowers.
CITY: Carterville
Between Friendz Gifts
Between Friendz Gifts is a store designed to allow shoppers to purchase high quality, handmade items. There are several local craftsman who specialize in handcrafted jewelry, bronze and silver decoration, steam punk jewelry, and original art. We also offer uniquely created purses, scarves and more.
CITY: Morrison
Made Just For You Gifts
Made Just for You Gifts celebrates creativity and originality. Our mostly local crafters have printed, sewn, sawed, arranged, or glued their hand crafted gift and home decor items. Come in and explore our shop. Our friendly staff will be waiting with ice tea or warm cider to help you find something made just for you.
CITY: Sycamore
The Picket Fence
The Picket Fence offers a variety of gifts including candles, home accessories, and cards.
CITY: Kingston
Ted's Motorcycle World
This is the place where biker's dreams come true. The showroom is packed with new Harley Davidson motorcycles, licensed apparel, jewelry, gifts, and a wide range of motorcycle parts and accessories. There is also a large inventory of used motorcycles and a complete service department on site. This is the region's premier Harley Davidson store!
CITY: Alton
Perspective Group and Photography Gallery
A community-oriented, not-for-profit cooperative that promotes fine art photography through exhibitions, critiques, workshops and outreach activities. The gallery represents the work of fine art photographers from the Chicagoland area, and sponsors LENS, an international, juried photography show on an annual basis.
CITY: Evanston
Dick Pond Athletics
Dick Pond Athletics is America's running shoe store specializing in footwear, clothing and accessories for runners, walkers and triathletes. Open daily. Across from Salerno's on the Fox Restaurant on Second Street (Rt. 31)
CITY: St. Charles
The Rabbit Patch Cottage
This primitive shop includes candles, country lighting, painted and upholstered furniture, Willow Tree, country gifts and accessories.
CITY: Herrin
Cherry Creek Cottage
Historic hotel turned into a uniquely charming shopping experience. Treasures found around every corner. Fashions, gifts, home décor, gemstone jewelry.
CITY: Elizabeth
Party Magic & Gifts
It's not all about parties at Party Magic & Gifts. Whether you want to host a themed event or just find some new treasure for your home, this store has a great selection of merchandise. Visit their "Oddity Store" for those little odds and ends to give your home just the right look. Hundreds of candles, candle accessories and home decor merchandise available. And if it is a party you want, they have custom balloon decorating, wedding, baby shower, birthday and themed event merchandise. Hours: Monday - Friday, 9 a.m. - 7 p.m., Saturday, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. and Sunday, noon - 4 p.m.
CITY: Godfrey
Around the Corner Candy
Old-fashioned neighborhood candy store.
CITY: West Dundee
Museum Shop of the Art Institute of Chicago, The
The Museum Shop offers a wide selection of gifts, jewelry, and museum adaptations, many derived from works in the museum's collections or special exhibitions hosted by the museum.
CITY: Chicago
Pat's Country House Grocery
One of the county's oldest grocery stores, offering hand-cut steaks and pork, with homemade brats, sausage, pizza, cheese/deli trays, fruit baskets.
CITY: Scales Mound
Timothy's Table
A unique bulk and specialty food store cross merchandised with complimentary accessories. This store is simply one of a kind.
CITY: Galena
Chelsea's Hallmark Gold Crown Store
Cards, collectibles, gifts, Precious Moments, Yankee candles, wedding, anniversary, Department 56. Gifts for all occasions.
CITY: Macomb
Klein's Market Bakery
Family-owned and friendly, we offer a variety of fresh flavorful breads, frosted cookies, frosted cinnamon rolls and hot coffee.
CITY: Galena
Generations Boutique
Generations Boutique is a blend of fabulous name brand fashions and gifts for the home. Open: Monday thru Friday: 10 am - 5 pm; Saturday: 10 am - 4 pm
CITY: Freeport
Express Yourself
Specializing in Mommy's and their babies, Express Yourself carries a variety of nursing materials including covers, tops, pumps, diaper bags, wraps, slings, diaper accessories, cloth diapers, and much, much, more! Express Yourself also offers classes on cloth diapering, and is home to Bitty Birdie Blessins Clothing Line. If you are expecting this is a great place to start preparing for your little one!
CITY: DeKalb
Picture This & More
Preserve your family memories with the shadow box and memory box designs offered by Picture This & More, a full service custom framing store. Services include photo restoration, photo, negative and slide scanning and decorative framing to museum quality framing. This shop is located in the Piasa Shopping Center in North Alton.
CITY: Alton
Dame Couture
This custom dress shop specializes in wedding gowns but also makes cocktail and eveningwear for women of all ages and taste. Dame also restyles and reconstructs vintage bridal. The shop's charming vintage atmosphere makes a lovely backdrop for a selection of jewelry by local artisans as well as veils, bags and a few off-the-rack dresses.
CITY: Evanston
The House of Busifingers
A gift shop that brings out the kid in you. Specializing in hand crafted gifts, doll clothes and doll accessories, inspirational signs and country decor. Doll clothes to fit the 18 inch and 14-15 inch dolls, like American Girl dolls. You can also stuff your own plush animal. Birthday parties are available.
CITY: Carterville
dezine99 is a graphic design studio that has added art and artisan crafts to its business. Local artists along with artists from around the USA. Almost everything is hand crafted: jewelry, pottery, sculpture, wax pottery, pewter gifts, mixed media, watercolor & acrylic art, & embellished apparel.
CITY: Dixon
T and D Toy & Hobby
T and D Toy & Hobby specializes in diecast toys, both old and new, but also offers new and old model kits, including resin kits, hobby paints and tools, and model railroading items. Open: Monday thru Friday: 11 am - 12:30 pm; 3 pm - 5:30 pm; Saturday: 10 am - 3 pm
CITY: Freeport
Blown Away Art & Framing Destination
Blown Away specialize in custom framing pictures. There is a large variety of art for sale in the gallery from limited editions, famous art prints, and art from local artists. Open: Sunday and Saturday: 10 am - 2 pm; Tuesday thru Friday: 10 am - 6 pm.
CITY: Lena
Eataly Chicago
"We cook what we sell, and we sell what we cook." Eataly is an original "marketplace" model inviting consumers to be active participants in an innovative food and beverage experience where they shop, taste and savor high-quality, traditional, Italian food products and beverages along with local produce and artisanal products. This multifunctional marketplace includes a premier retail center for Italian delicacies and wine, a culinary educational center and a diverse slate of boutique eateries. Eataly ambassadors are here to provide a high-quality experience to all of our guests, whether you are here to shop or enjoy a meal.
CITY: Chicago
Scoville Square
Built in 1905, Scoville Square was designed by E.E. Roberts and is one of the few examples of Prairie style architecture applied to commercial buildings. In 1980, commissioned architect John Vinci restored the building to its original grandeur. Ideal atmosphere for social and business fundraisers and receptions. Various shops and Winberie's restaurant are on the first floor.
CITY: Oak Park
Alpine Accessories
Paddle-board lessons and rentals are provided by Alpine Accessories at Three Oaks Recreation Area. Make reservations by calling 847-854-4754 or online. Walk ups on availability.
CITY: Lake in the Hills
Downtown Crystal Lake Main Street
Visit the award-winning Premier Main Street which is full of charming shops, delightful restaurants, quality entertainments and life-enhancing opportunities and events.
CITY: Crystal Lake
Good's Furniture Showplace
Start your exploration with a visit to Good's Furniture. America's Furniture Showplace is one of the oldest and largest family-owned furniture stores in the Midwest and is the centerpiece of Kewanee's downtown. The 250,000 square-foot showroom spans two city blocks and encompasses twelve restored buildings that feature over fifty furniture brands. It's a complete shopping experience: visit Good's Market Square Gift Emporium with unique gifts including upscale clothing and accessories, fine luggage, gourmet food and wine, and much more! Grab a bite to eat at the Wine Cellar Restaurant on Good's lower level. For an afternoon pick-me-up, stop by the Coffee & Wine Bar. A skywalk, glass elevators, and a Koi Pond add to the ambience. Visit for the day and pamper yourself with an overnight stay at the in-store European Bed & Breakfast.
CITY: Kewanee
Green Box Boutique
Green Box Boutique is the store with unique and earth-friendly gifts for friends, family, or for yourself! Browse our Products and learn more about what we have to offer. We are located on the Square, at the heart of Woodstock, IL.
CITY: Woodstock
The Bike Haven
The Bike Haven is McHenry, Illinois' source for professional, honest and experienced bicycle sales, service and rentals. They strive to have something for your every cycling need, whether you are looking for cruisers, path, top-of-the-line road and mountain bikes, or children bikes. They also have the largest selection of parts, apparel and accessories, and their in-store service turn-around is exceptional. Their staff have years of experience in all aspects of the sport, making them uniquely qualified to help out everyone from the new cyclist to professional racer. The best bikes and gear in the sport plus a friendly, knowledgeable staff have made The Bike Haven the area's premier bike shop. Their weekly group ride Shoot Outs are a great way to get cycling with them! The Bike Haven sponsors a full USA Cycling Race Team for the serious riders. Here at The Bike Haven wants you to Get IN, Get ON, Get INVOLVED!! Life is a journey- let's Enjoy the Ride!
CITY: McHenry
Dixon Main Street
Stroll through downtown Dixon to explore a variety of dining options and unique shopping featuring art galleries, jewelry shops, antiques and more.
CITY: Dixon
Steel Heart Ltd.
Practical and stylish home and garden products for today's changing lifestyles!
CITY: Harvard
Reiman's Harley Davidson
If motorcycles are your thing, check out Reiman's Harley Davidson. Roger Reiman, the original proprietor, is a 1998 inductee into the American Motorcycle Association's Hall of Fame and a three-time winner of the Daytona 200. A top competitor in the AMA's Grand National Circuit during the 1960s, Reiman cut back on his racing schedule to manage the family Harley Davidson dealership in Kewanee during the 1970s. It was during this time that he became famous as motorcycle stuntman Evel Knievel's head mechanic. Since Reiman's death in a racing accident in 1997, the Packee family has owned and operated the dealership. One of the top Harley Davidson dealerships in the Midwest, Reiman's can meet every motorcycle enthusiast's needs and desires. Stop by and visit the Racing Museum and check out the history of Roger Reiman and Evel Knievel. Axle will be there to greet you!
CITY: Kewanee
Glitter has over 100,000 different items in stock and new items added weekly. Choose from a wide selection of jewelry, cosmetics and clothing in sizes from youth girl to 3X. Hours: Mon. - Sat. 10am - 8pm and Sun. 11am - 5pm
CITY: DeKalb
Breedlove's Sporting Goods
The drive will be worth it when you visit with the engaging sales associates, view their vast name brand apparel and shoes, and hear the "locals" story. They also personalize sports clothing upon request. It's all about the sports lore and offerings.
CITY: Kewanee
Girl's Night Out
Girls Night Out is a monthly shopping event in Downtown DeKalb! Every third Thursday of the month from 5 - 8 pm downtown will host a themed Girls Night Out shopping event! July's theme is Sizzling Sidewalk Sales. Come downtown to see all the sidewalk sales, specials, and entertainment! Free Admission (815)751-4734 / firstname.lastname@example.com / https://www.facebook.com/downtowndekalb
CITY: DeKalb
A delightful shopping experience awaits you! Choose from home decor – home scents – crystal – gourmet foods and coffee- jewelry and much more. Heartfelt also offers custom floral creation, framing and gift baskets.
CITY: Kewanee
Frankfort Historic Business Association
Whatever the season, there's a reason to shop historic Frankfort. Visit our web site for a list of our charming stores, eclectic boutiques and relaxing restaurants, plus monthly special events.
CITY: Frankfort
Daily Star Comics
Fun Comic book store! Lots of Dr. Who merchandise and the full sized TARDIS that humms is amazing! Dr. Who, Super Man and much more!
CITY: Metropolis
The Quilt Box
Celebrate the art of quilting and visit the store to become inspired. Visit the showroom offering over 2,000 bolts of fabric, quilt, embroidery and notion supplies. Join in the sit 'n sews, pick up a block of the month or shop for locally handmade gifts.
CITY: Kewanee
Harrison's Gifts
This colorful gift shop offers a mix of unique gift items for men and women. The shop offers glassware, jewelry, handbags, scarves, home decor for inside and outside, as well as seasonal and holiday items.
CITY: Godfrey
Silver Collections
A unique gift shop carrying jewelry, purses and gifts. You are sure to find gifts for men, women and children of all ages at Silver Collections. 10 AM – 5 PM Monday – Friday, 10 AM – 2PM Saturday
CITY: Metropolis
The White Pelican - Art Gallery
The White Pelican Art Gallery sits on the confluence of the Mississippi and Illinois river in Grafton IL. Featuring 18 area artists in a variety of mediums, some depicting local charms.
CITY: Grafton
Creations the Florist
Creations is a full service florist carrying a large selection of green and seasonal blooming plants, gift items, candles, snack and fruit baskets. Fresh cut and silk floral arrangements are available as well as the specialty of custom and theme designed arrangements. Creations is ready for all occasions and holidays. 8:30AM – 5PM Monday – Friday, 8:30AM – Noon Saturday
CITY: Metropolis
Urban Grace
Urban Grace, located in downtown DeKalb, Illinois, sells CeCe Caldwell's Paints, provides monthly workshops catered to individual techniques using CeCe Caldwell's products, and will also custom paint furniture.
CITY: DeKalb
Wandering Dragon Game Shoppe
Located in the heart of historic, downtown Plainfield, with its comfortable, "Old World" feel, Game Library, spacious Event Area and eight game rooms available to rent for private parties, The Wandering Dragon is not just an amazing board game store, but a home away from home for family and friends to gather and get lost in some fun.
CITY: Plainfield
The Award Shop
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CITY: Lincoln
Back in Time- Primitive Corner
Located just off the interstate at Exit 59 in Johnston City, IL, this primitive store specializes in distressed and refurbished furniture. You will also find a unique selection of pictures, LED candles, Lanterns and more.
CITY: Johnston City


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Posts tagged: Sterling Financial
We'll be asking what the actual headcount reduction will be, following today's announcement that the Umpqua Bank merger with Sterling Bank has cleared all hurdles.
The first signs of the deal will be Sterling's regional signs being replaced by Umpqua Bank signs the weekend of April 18 and continuing for the next 10 weeks.
Portland-based Umpqua will gain a financial services foothold in Eastern Washington. It is considered Oregon's largest bank.
It's paying about $1.9 billion in stock for Sterling, which has around 650 area workers and more than 2,600 across the service area, which includes Idaho, Oregon and California.
Sterling has 176 branches in those states and in Washington.
"We'll be the largest community bank on the West Coast and the 34th largest community bank in the country," Coon noted.
Sterling CEO Greg Seibly will stay with the company, previous news releases have said.
Merging with Sterling gives Umpqua roughly $22 billion in assets and almost 400 total branches.
Coon said the merger will result in the loss of some area Sterling positions. The full scope of that reduction is still being determined, she said.
Today's post: The No. 2 business story of the year for the Spokane North Idaho area.
Last week we posted No. 3, the widespread credit card breach connected to area grocery stores.
No. 2 is the acquisition of Spokane's largest home-based bank, Sterling Financial by Oregon-based Umpqua Bank. Our earlier story on the acquisition ran on Sept. 11, 2013.
Tomorrow, Dec. 31, we list the No. 1 business story for 2013. Because of our pick-the-top-story contest, the final story will determine who wins the SR OfficeHours $10 coffee card.
The day after Sterling Financial announced it's being taken over by Portland-based Umpqua Bank, here's one graphic that raises questions about who knew about the merger early-on.
The story of the announcement ran in the Sept. 12 Spokesman Review and online.
The graphic here shows a 30-day chart of the public share prices of Sterling vs. Umpqua vs. a regional community bank, PacWest Bank. All trade on the Nasdaq. Sterling is green, Umpqua is blue.
Sterling's stock shows the most impressive jump, and that has led some lurkers and outsiders to wonder who got advance word of the deal. The Great Stock Price Leap occurs from Aug. 21 through Aug. 24.
IN case you missed on Thursday, Spokane's Sterling Financial Corp. had a good 4Q earnings report.
The company, which operates Sterling Savings Bank, announced it booked net income of $20.9 million, or 33 cents per diluted common share, compared to $30.6 million, or 49 cents per diluted common share, for the quarter ended September 30, 2012, and $14.8 million or 24 cents per diluted common share, for the quarter ended Dec. 31, 2011.
For the year Sterling recorded net income of $385.7 million, or $6.14 per diluted common share, compared to $39.1 million, or 63 cents per diluted common share, for the year ended Dec. 31, 2011.
The 2012 annual net income included an income tax benefit of $292 million associated with the release of a deferred tax asset valuation allowance.
Here are some other bullet points, borrowed from TheStreet.com:
To read the complete story, go to Spokesman.com later Monday evening or read it in Tuesday's printed editions.
Spokane's Sterling Savings Bank has purchased the Puget Sound operations of publicly traded Boston Private Financial Holdings, Inc.
Boston Private, a national financial services group that owns wealth management and private bank affiliates in Boston, New York, Los Angeles and San Francisco, has operated three branches in the Seattle area.
It acquired the branches in Seattle, Bellevue and Redmond in 2007 from financially distressed Charter Bank.
Sterling Savings CFO Patrick Rusnak said the acquisition made sense for both sides; Boston Private felt the branches were too distant from its East Coast offices; and Sterling considers Seattle one of its prime areas for continuing growth.
Sterling currently has 15 branches in the greater Seattle area, including in Bellevue and Redmond, Rusnak said.
One of Sterling Bank's Seattle branches is in the same building as Boston Private's, Rusnak said.
Sterling will pay about $96 million, Rusnak said, which covers an $11 million "premium" and the difference between the branches' total loans and deposits.
The sale is expected to close in the first half of 2013 pending regulatory review.
Sterling Financial Corporation of Spokane announced this morning that Sterling Savings Bank plans to buy First Independent Bank of Vancouver, Wash., including all deposits and banking operations, 14 branches in southeastern Washington and two offices in Portland. The purchase is expected to be completed early next year, subject to approval by regulators.
"We are pleased to welcome First Independent employees and clients into the Sterling family," Greg Seibly, president and CEO of Sterling Financial, said in a prepared statement. "First Independent is an important strategic addition for Sterling … (and) provides an attractive opportunity to acquire a healthy community bank franchise within our identified strategic growth footprint along the I-5 corridor."
Sterling will initially pay $8 million in addition to the net value of the acquired assets and assumed liabilities at the time of closing. Sterling has agreed to pay First Independent an additional premium of up to $17 million over an 18-month period following closing based on the credit performance of the acquired loans and the amount of any reductions in core deposits and wealth management income.
First Independent will retain about $49 million of existing loans and $34 million of other assets identified by Sterling, which Sterling did not seek to acquire. Sterling will assume all of First Independent's deposits and certain customary obligations relating to its banking business, but no other material liabilities in the transaction.
Marty Dickinson is leaving the Downtown Spokane Partnership to become senior vice president and corporate marketing communications executive at Sterling Savings Bank.
Her last day at the DSP, where she has been president for six years, will be July 1.
Marla Nunbeg was named interim president by the DSP executive board of directors.
Dickinson said the opportunity to work for Sterling, a Fortune 500 company, was one she could not pass up, but added that the decision was a difficult one.
"There are a few lucky individuals that have the chance to have a job they love so much that it is really not a job at all," she said.
Dickinson said she takes particular satisfaction in development downtown, and in the University District.
DSP Board Chairman Mark Aden noted Dickinson's efforts to find new housing for low-income residents displaced by redevelopment at the Madison and Otis apartments.
Sterling Financial Corp. today reported smaller fourth quarter and annual losses.
The net loss for the quarter was $38.1 million, down from $48 million for the quarter ended Sept. 30 and $328.7 million for the 2009 fourth quarter.
For the year, Sterling's net loss was $224.3 million, compared with $838.1 million for 2009.
After adjustments related to its $730 million recapitalization in August, the quarterly loss atttributable to common shareholdes was $642.7 million, or $12.79 per common share. For the 2009 fourth quarter, Sterling reported a loss of $333.1 million, or $423.17 per common share.
The annual net loss was $756.1 million, or $53.05 per share, compared with $855.5 milion, or $1,087.41 per common share in 2009.
Total assets were $9.5 billion, compared with $10 billion as of Sept. 30 and $10.9 billion as of Dec. 31, 2009.

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Revenue Impact of Lost NFL Season on Maryland
If the entire NFL season is canceled, the state of Maryland will lose approximately $40 million, according to one study.
Both the Redskins and Ravens play their home games in Maryland. Direct and indirect activity from the two teams' home games would bring in an estimated $40 million in tax revenues for the state. If the season is canceled, that money would be lost. Maryland is one of many U.S. states needing increased revenues as it endures the road to economic recovery.
The study states, "Maryland, which hosts two NFL teams, could see a measurable impact on its economy and state and local tax revenues if the NFL season is cancelled or shortened."
It adds, "Maryland will face a significant revenue shortfall from lost income tax revenues in the event of a full-year lockout. The state could lose between $11.01 million and $12.31 million in direct income tax, while counties could lose between $6.75 million and $7.54 million."
Read the entire report for yourself here: Revenue Impact of Lost NFL Season (PDF).
Read a recent news story about this topic here.
Tags: CBA, DeMaurice Smith, economy, Football, Labor, Litigation, Lockout, Maryland, nfl, nflpa, revenue, Roger Goodell, Settlement
4 Responses to "Revenue Impact of Lost NFL Season on Maryland"
gdn folks Says:
July 4th, 2011 at 1:26 am
Wow that's a lot of money. Various professions will be deeply impacted across the state if the tax money from football isn't received due to the lockout.
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July 14th, 2011 at 8:15 pm
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July 15th, 2011 at 10:59 am
Thanks for the impressive articles
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July 15th, 2011 at 11:17 am
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Book Review: River Marked
By Sandy Amazeen Feb 28, 2011, 2:29 GMT
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After surviving a surprise wedding, coyote shifter and VW mechanic Mercy and her werewolf mate Adam, Alpha of the Columbia Basin Pack, headed to the peace and quiet of Washingtons Columbia River Gorge area. With unrestricted access to a closed campground and a lovely new camp trailer, the newlyweds were enjoying their honeymoon when they came across a seriously injured man hiding in a boat. During that rescue Mercy was hurt by what she thought was an aquatic plant only to learn later that she was marked by an ancient river beast now awake and hungry. The FBI was already in the area, convinced that a serial killer was on the loose when the truth was much scarier and more deadly. Aided by Coyote and a handful of Native Americans, a clever plan to destroy the monster comes together but making it work will be the death of those involved and even then, only Mercy will be able to kill what otterkind has awakened.
Book six of the Mercy Thompson series starts at a deceptively easy pace, then gains the momentum of a freight train speeding to the conclusion. What makes this installment special is the additional background and insights into Mercys heritage, how she came to be a walker despite being half Anglo and the way her and Adam are adapting to a life together. The otters role in the story wont surprise readers but does add an interesting layer of complexity. A tantalizing hint about the challenges Mercy and Adam are about to face will certainly leave fans breathless for the next title in one of the best urban fantasy series on the market today.
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Why we love Christmas
Kim Clayden | Blog, Mountain Biking Uk | 05/12/2012 11:30am
Five things that make the festive season great for us here on MBUK
It gets dark early, which means we can go night-riding
Nothing makes riding our regular trails more fun than strapping on a set of lights and heading into the dark unknown!
It's cold, so there are fewer people on the trails
We went for a team ride up at Ashton Court last Friday, and pretty much had the trails to ourselves! We had a bloomin' good time too, and any other riders we did see were also enjoying their more chilled-out rides.
We get to listen to The Darkness' Christmas song in the office
Don't get all cooler-than-thou – you know you love it too. Especially the bit when Justin Hawkins yells 'come on, kids'!
Our friends at bike companies send us treats
We've already been given a tin of Roses and a Krispy Kreme 'assorted dozen' this year. Last year we got sent a huge box of pasties and a box of wine. More please!
We get to offer you cheap subscription offers
Yep, because it's Christmas, you can get up to 40% off a subscription to MBUK - click here for details! Might be worth dropping a hint to Santa about it…
But that's enough from us – tell us what you love about Christmas below!
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March 12, 2012
UW-Eau Claire students to compete for scholarships in Target Case Competition
Ten University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire students will compete in the Target Case Competition for $4,000 in scholarships. They will present their solutions on Tuesday, March 27, 2012 from UW-Eau Claire via videoconferencing to the judges at the Target headquarters in Minneapolis, MN.
The case competition is administered by the UW-Eau Claire student chapter of the Association of Information Technology Professionals (AITP). Don Gaber, Department of Information Systems, is the faculty adviser for the student group.
This year's case study entitled, "Technology and the Grocery Guest," requires students to develop a strategy for Target that leverages technology to enhance every aspect of the customer shopping experience. Creativity, written and oral communication skills, and business strategy all played a part in the final solutions.
2012 student competitors are as follows:
Team One
- Matt Kempfert, a senior IS systems development major from Appleton, WI
- Katherine Klundt, a senior biology major from Elm Grove, WI
- Ryan Patek, a senior business finance and economics major from Green Bay, WI
Team Two
- Michael Gillard, a sophomore IS business analysis major from Hastings, MN
- Thomas Guarisco, a junior IS business analysis major from Wausaukee, WI
- Nathan Hamann, a junior IS systems development major from Bloomington, MN
Team Three
- Jakob Broesch, a senior IS business analysis major from Hales Corner, WI
- Nathan Carr, a sophomore computer science major from Woodbury, MN
- Emily Matuska, a junior IS business analysis and business finance double major from Wabasha, MN
- Bea Mendez, a senior IS business analysis and international business double major from Venezuela.
Each student on the first place team will receive a $500 scholarship. Members of the 2nd place team will each receive $300 and students on the 3rd place team will each receive $200. The scholarship awards will be presented via video conference on Tuesday, April 3, 2012.
A Target Campus Grant written by Gaber funds the scholarships. This is the fourth year Gaber received the grant.


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Robert Platshorn, "the longest-serving, nonviolent marijuana prisoner in American history" rarely wastes any of his time holding a grudge against the federal government that imprisoned him, but even he has his limits.
After being released from federal prison after 30 years, Platshorn founded thesilvertour.org and created a television infomercial, "Should Grandma Smoke Pot?"
I talked to Platshorn about his past, present, and future.
"The television show has been aired over 150 times as paid programming on commercial TV stations in Oregon, Arkansas, Texas, and on five different stations in Florida. It's also airing on Public Access TV in several states, and will soon be on the Mass. Public Access network.
"It's reached a couple of million mainstream voters who've never seen a scrap of information on the benefits of medical marijuana and generated thousands of letters and emails to lawmakers in almost every state."
"Although our target audience is seniors, the majority of fans and viewers span the entire age spectrum."
A year or two ago, seniors would not even discuss marijuana. That has changed radically as a result of The Silver Tour being on TV, and getting featured on The Daily Show, the front page of The Wall Street Journal, CNN Money, The Daily Beast, and dozens more media outlets in America, Europe, Australia, Israel and Asia. Now you see senior articles in the New York Times, Huffington Post, local newspapers, and even the AARP website.
In Florida where the senior vote is essential, many lawmakers are no longer reluctant to support medical marijuana. Two years ago, I addressed a meeting of lawmakers and only one was willing to file the first ever bill in Tallahassee. He had no co-signers. This year ,that same man, Senator Jeff Clemens, has a companion bill in the house and co-signers for our bill, The Cathy Jordan Medical Marijuana Bill.
One way or another, I am convinced we will have medical marijuana in Florida by the end of next year. If not by legislature, then by petition and ballot.
I asked Platshorn if he held any resentment toward the federal government for what they did to him, and more recently, with his parole officer for not allowing him to travel.
"Life would be miserable if I lived in the past. I want to enjoy my remaining years."
"More important, I've come to realize how important it is to provide safe legal access to this amazing medicine. Most especially for seniors. Not to mention, ending the insane incarceration of millions of Americans."
"Yes, I deeply resent not being able to enjoy the fruits of my labors for legalization with my brothers and sisters who have also worked for the same goals. I should have been in Boston with you this year, in Colorado for the victory, and at the (High Times Cannabis) Cup with so many friends I've come to love in the past five years.
"It's only natural, the feeling of being wronged, when one's parole officer with his own agenda can so completely destroy the simple hopes that Lynne [Platshorn's wife] and I harbored for a few remaining happy years together. Yet, I refuse to let resentment of the government stop me in my work, not for a second."
Platshorn relies on donations to air his television program. Donation information is available at thesilvertour.org.


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so now i feel really much more important. got a personal(well as personal as a computer generated letter can be) from google to remind me to post more often.....like every day.
they went on to say that this blog was being monitored for content. what? monitored for what?
so i wrote google back and asked questions about how my blog ranks in search engines and why i was being monitored?
their response was that they pick sites that have a high traffic of daily visitors. which my blog is unique in that it has more daily readers than new visitors. and my daily readers are growing.
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Yo~ Sup, guys~
To let you know, We are really busy atm so our VNs projects will be stalled for several days
(except we think it's okay to begin posting now)
and to lessen your troubled, here I bring you another new updates~
Visual Novel translation status
11eyes - 2nd partial patch out, 2092 lines left to translate and 7444 lines left to edit before the third partial patch
Air - "Misuzu 78% + Editing"
Aiyoku no Eustia - "translation for the first chapter is almost finished"
Akai Ito- Yumei's route released, Nozomi route fully inserted,Uzuki route 40% inserted, 14300/21674 (65.98%) overall inserted, last untranslated arc being translated by original translator
Amaranto - Trial released
Apathy Midnight Collection - fully translated, one arc left to edit
Ayakashibito - 28121/50995 lines translated (55.14%), common route fully translated, 28023/50995 lines edited (54.95%)
Baldr Force Exe - Project starting up
Baldr Sky - Translation ongoing
Cartagra - Initial translation complete, future is unknown
Concerto Note - C&D, continuing, translation at 37%, editing at 16%
Daiteikoku - 25% translated partial patch out
DraKoi- Initial translation complete
Fate/Hollow Ataraxia- 69.5% translated, second partial patch out
Forest - 3465/11938 (29.02%) lines translated, no updates until finishing a script with 25% of the text
Fortune Arterial- 52 of 122 scripts translated, 14 of 122 scripts edited, patch for the trial version of the game
Hanahira - 10 of 50 scripts translated
Higanbana no Saku Yoru Ni - 2857 / 8082 (35.35%) lines translated
Higurashi Daybreak - being translated
Hinomaru- 19% translated, main arc editing
Honey Coming- Prologue 100% translated, common route 80% translated. Yuma Shichiri's route 5% translated
Hoshizora no Memoria - prologue patch out, common route fully translated, Isuzu's patch released, overall 38000/55183 (68.86%) translated
Hunks Workshop - ~25% rough translation
Ikusa Megami Zero - Project alive again, 5205 lines translated
Imouto Paradise - 5% translated
Irotoridori no Sekai - 6,650/51,105 (13.01%) lines translated, up through chapter 4 translated, teaser patch in December
Kawakaburi No Cherry - Being translated
Koitate - Yukino's route patch released
Little Busters - Fully translated and edited, patch out with Haruka's route and Kud's route
Majikoi- Yukie + Chris + Momoyo + teacher route patch released, Wanko route TL: 52%
M&M Enchanting Magic & Sweet Charms- 92%
Milky Holmes - Being translated
Muv-Luv Chronicles - Work being done on The Day After 00 + 01
Never 7 - all 113 scripts and 55 of 111 tips through initial translation, 20/113 scripts through final translation
Nursery Rhyme - 9049/34410 lines (26.3%) translated
Ore no Imouto - 9.4% (28/299) scripts translated
Otomimi Infinity - 6630 /105610 (6.28%) translated
Period- All image/UI editing complete, game total translation: 73.12% complete, Miyu + Rin + Aoi + Kohane patches released
Princess Lover - 10% translated
Princess Maker 5- 41% translated
Princess Nightmare - Translator said the project is still active, but very slow, nearly 50% translated
Pure Pure The Story of Ears and Tails- Sachi Patch released, 81.69% translated
Rance 3 - 75% translated
Rance 4 - 20% translated
Rance Quest - 2% translated
Real Imouto ga Iru - translation: 4330/16108 (27%) editing: 3910/16108 (24%), demo up
Rewrite - Ixrec's project following Forest Sensei Da-isuki 2- roughly 25% translated, still active
Serifu de Kanjite! Seiyuu Doushi: Total: 185/5400 translated
Sharin no Kuni, Yuukyuu no Shounenshoujo - Fully translated, someone has gone through all the scripts for editing
Sin- 65% of episode 1 translated
Shuffle Essence+ - group working on it, nearly non working alpha released
Sorairo - 2755/48557 (6%) lines translated
Steins;Gate - Script and TIPS fully translated, being edited. Unedited patch out, all early scripts fixed, system images finished
Suihensei Made Nan Mile - 32% translated, plans to get a patch out "soon"
Tenshi No Inai 12-Gatsu-"status: ~translating:active~"
Tenshin Ranman - 2% translated (WUT?)
The Second Reproduction - Fully translated, 90% edited
Togainu No Chi- 77% translated, partial patch out
To Heart2-63% translated- "The final product is still years away unless I get more help. ", alpha patch with Konomi, Tamaki, Manaka and Yuma routes translated
Tomoyo After - Partial patch released
Toradora Portable - Being translated
Touka Gettan: translation status: ~30% translated
Umineko 8 - Translation: 75% of what was not included in part 1
Under The Moon- 6% translated/checked/programmed, still active
Welcome to Pia Carrot 2 - 1st draft translation complete
Yandere - 21.2% translated
Yoakemae Yori Ruriiro Na - 100% translated, 6% edited
Yosuga no Sora - Roughly 40% translated
Aroduc has been working on something new, though has yet to reveal the title. ~57209 /76302 lines translated
Official work
Dear Drops - Beta testing, trial expected this month, Feb 2012 planned release Ef - Scripts back to minori
Harukoi Otome - 6 scripts left to translate
Dengeki Strykers - Translation and editing complete, 2012 release (yeah)
Sexy magic title from Score- off to testing
Da Capo III - Mentioned at AX
Innocent Grey would also like to bring over an upcoming title related to Kara no Shoujo
Negotiations with age still ongoing
Negotiations for Oretsuba are still ongoing
Games from Denbonosu - "Hopefully in the future with MangaGamer, I can do something in the US too."[president of Denbonosu]
Negotiations ongoing with Clochette, would like to bring over Kamikaze Explorers
Picked up a Circus title with gameplay
Osananajimi wa Daitouryou - Golden Master, release mid to late December
Yumina the Ethereal - Final QC/post production, couple thousand more images to translate, before AX 2012
Moero Downhill Night Blaze- Early 2012
School Days HQ - April/May 2012, editing through 25% of chapter 5, porting though 30% of the final chapter
Saya no Uta + Hanachirasu - Release shortly after getting stuff from Nitro+
Django: Couple more months of translation
Kikokugai - Working out issues
Sumaga- Spring goal, demo soon, got new staff
Seinarukana- picked up, ~32% translated
Starless - Work ongoing
Starry Sky- negotations with voice actors
Muramasa - Common route complete, 2 of 5 chapters towards true end translated, uncertain what will come from the project
LUDESIA- English release planned
Hakuoki - Feb 14th, 2012
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Fraud case takes police to Disney World
LINCOLNSHIRE, April 6 — Officers from the Lincolnshire Police Department recently took a business trip to the Walt Disney World Resort in Florida to investigate the theft of more than $1 million from a Lincolnshire business. With help from local authorities April 6 in Florida, Lincolnshire police arrested Ernest R. Jenkins, 45, of 3270 Walton Riverwood Lane, Atlanta, and charged him with theft of more than $1 million, theft by deception of more than $1 million, money laundering and computer fraud. Lincolnshire police spokesman John-Erik Anderson said officers tracked Jenkins to the theme park.
Jenkins, a former employee of Aon Hewitt, 4 Overlook Point in Lincolnshire, allegedly stole money from a company account many times dating back to 2010, police said. The theft charges are both Class X felonies and Jenkins could face six to 30 years in prison.
Change of address
BUFFALO GROVE, April 12 — A resident of the 3000 block of Sandlewood reported that her mailbox disappeared April 12, but she found it later, in another part of the neighborhood.
Carpet mysteriously vacuumed after vacation
PARK RIDGE, April 4 — The resident of a home on the 200 block of East Avenue returned from vacation April 4 and reported that items had been moved around, there was a strong odor of smoke in the air, and a carpet had been vacuumed, police said. Nothing appeared to be missing and there were no signs of forced entry, according to police.
Did he at least get the job?
CLARENDON HILLS, April 10 — A 36-year-old Westmont man ditched his car and was able to elude police April 10 but officers ultimately caught up with him because his contact information was on a resume left in the car, police said. Matthew J. Kelly, 36, of 110 N. Cass Ave., Apt. 3C-3, Westmont, was charged with speeding and obstructing a police officer after an officer tried to pull over his black Pontiac G6 on westbound 55th Street, west of Clarendon Hills Road, at about 7 p.m. April 10. Police said Kelly made an abrupt turn into the parking lot of the Country House restaurant, at 241 55th St., and then exited the car and fled.
Nice car!
BURR RIDGE, April 12 — A resident of the 100 block of Post Road reported someone in a Mercedes Benz yelled obscenities at him and broke four reflectors along his driveway at 10:10 p.m. April 12. Three mailboxes on the same block also were damaged that night.


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WARNING: This post contains spoilers about Elementary's season 2 finale. If you haven't watched, proceed with caution.
Our sleuthing duo has become more of a trio. Raise your hand if you feel like it's a little crowded in here? While I love Rhys Ifans, I'm really resenting Mycroft for coming between Joan and Sherlock. He's mucking everything up. READ FULL STORY


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19 October 2007
The University has officially launched its Energy, Water and Waste Policy, which is already making great savings in energy consumption, helping Cardiff meet the challenges of climate change.
In the first six months of this year, the University saw gas consumption fall by 15% while electricity usage fell by 2% in comparison to 2006. Average temperatures in the main University building are down from 22º Celsius to 20º.
Much of the success has been achieved by the University's army of around 60 "eco-champions" – representatives in every academic and administrative department who encourage colleagues to remember the environment in everything they do.
The Energy, Water and Waste Policy aims to save some 26,000 tonnes of Carbon over the next five years. The ten-point strategy will introduce environmentally-friendly measures into all University activities, including major capital projects, purchasing, maintenance, and transport. A team of specialists is to advise on how the cutting-edge equipment in the schools can be used to best effect.
The policy also puts the University's world-leading academic resources to use in reducing Cardiff's Carbon footprint. The Estates Division is to adopt a software package developed in the Welsh School of Architecture which can monitor energy and water consumption on a room-by-room basis. Students in the School of City and Regional Planning will advise on the energy efficiency of University buildings as part of their courses.
The policy was formally launched at the University by Welsh Assembly Government Minister for Environment, Sustainability and Housing, Jane Davidson. She said: "Cardiff University's Energy Policy is an excellent example of how other organisations can actively reduce their emissions and save money, and sets a high benchmark for others to follow. Education establishments like the University play a very special part in spreading the message of sustainable living to the wider community."
The new policy was developed in consultation with Cardiff University Students' Union and with advice and support from the Carbon Trust. The Higher Education Funding Council for Wales has provided a £1M grant for the University's metering systems. At present 1,100 meters are read manually and the University now aims to be able to read more than 3,000 meters automatically every month.
The Vice-Chancellor, Dr David Grant, said: "The Energy, Water and Waste Policy sets ambitious Carbon reduction targets and places sustainability at the heart of everything the University does. The policy is already proving successful in reducing energy consumption and demonstrates the commitment of Cardiff University staff and students to enhancing the environment in Wales and beyond."
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