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Merry and bright — A bounty of holiday entertainment awaits
By JENNIFER BURKLOW November 20, 2012 7:00PM
The iconic Art Institute bronze lions are dressed in their giant evergreen wreaths for the annual "Wreathing of the Lions." | John H. White~Sun-Times
Updated: December 24, 2012 6:06AM
The day after Thanksgiving is not only the start of the holiday shopping season, it's also when holiday-themed events kick into high gear. From light festivals to seasonal markets and festivals to music, there's something for all preferences.
With all of these festivities at our doorstep, it's easy to get into the spirit of the season.
Chicago Botanic Garden's Wonderland Express. With an outdoor backdrop of 750,000 twinkling lights, the arboretum's annual indoor holiday garden-scale train extravaganza opens Nov. 23 and runs through Jan. 6. Adults, $12; kids 3-12, $10. Celebrate Hanukkah with Maxwell Street Klezmer Band concerts at 1 and 3 p.m. Dec. 9 or get into the season's spirit with a Christmas Brass Concert at 1 and 3 p.m. Dec. 22. Tickets for both concerts are $17 in advance and $20 at the door and include the Wonderland Express. Parking, $20 per car; $25 per van. 1000 Lake Cook Road, Glencoe, (847) 835-5440; chicagobotanic.org.
Lincoln Park Conservatory Winter Flower & Train Show. Poinsettias set the scene as a miniature train travels through a village made completely from natural materials in this annual display that runs Nov. 23-Jan. 6. Free. 2391 N. Stockton, (773) 742-7736; chicagoparkdistrict.com.
Morton Arboretum's Enchanted Railroad. Trains of different colors and styles loop through a holiday-themed track in this annual event that runs Nov. 23-Jan. 6 (closed Dec. 24-25). Free with arboretum admission. Tickets are required and can be had on a first-come, first-served basis in the visitor's center. Adults, $11; kids 2-17, $8. 4100 Illinois 53, Lisle, (630) 968-0074; mortonarb.org.
Brookfield Zoo, Holiday Magic. More than 1 million sparkling lights, animated light displays, ice carvings and a laser light show are highlights of the zoo's annual winter fest. Runs 4-9 p.m. Dec. 1-2, 8-9, 15-16, 22-23 and 26-31. Adults, $15; kids 3-11, $10.50; parking, $10. First Avenue and 31st Street, Brookfield, (708) 688-8000; czs.org/events.
Cuneo Museum, Winter Wonderland Holiday Light Show. Ninety-seven acres are lit up by colorful characters from classic children's tales that are viewed from the comfort of your car. Runs 6-10 p.m. Nov. 23-Dec. 31 (closed Dec. 24-25). Monday-Thursday, $5 per car; Friday-Sunday, $10. 1350 N. Milwaukee Ave., Vernon Hills, (847) 362-3042; cuneomansion.org.
Lincoln Park Zoo, Zoo Lights. Meet Santa, visit the animals, enjoy giant character displays and light tunnels along with a light show choreographed to holiday music against a backdrop of 2 million twinkling lights. Runs 5-9 p.m. Nov. 23-25, Dec. 1-2, 7-9, 14-16, 21-23, 26-31 and Jan. 1-6. Free. 2001 N. Clark, (312) 742-2000; lpzoo.org.
Magnificent Mile Light Festival. Michigan Avenue sparkles with lights and shops and restaurants along "Festival Lane" (as it's dubbed during the holidays) offer discounts throughout the holiday season. Michigan Avenue between the Chicago River and Oak Street; themagnificentmile.com.
Symphony in Lights. Some 250,000 colored lights are computer choreographed to illuminate to the strains of Trans-Siberian Orchestra's "The Lost Christmas Eve" every hour from 5-9 p.m. through Dec. 31. Free. The Promenade Bolingbrook, Boughton Road just west of Interstate 355, (630) 296-8340; thepromenadebolingbrook.com.
Celebrate the Season Holiday Festival, Cantigny Park. A tree-lighting ceremony, ice carving, caroling, live reindeer and more usher in the season from 4 to 7 p.m. Dec. 1. Also at Cantigny, a display of trees decorated by seven nonprofit organizations begins Nov. 24. Free admission; parking $2. 1S151 Winfield Road, Wheaton, (630) 668-5161; cantigny.org.
Champagne Festival, Geja's Cafe. The third annual bubbly celebration toasts the holidays with a three-month festival running Dec. 1-Feb. 28. It kicks off with a tasting Dec. 2. $30; other fest fees vary. 340 W. Armitage, (773) 281-9101; gejascafe.com.
Chicago ice rinks. The skating season opens Nov. 23 at all city ice rinks and runs through Feb. 26 at most rinks, weather permitting. Hours, skate rentals vary; admission is free at all rinks except the Rink at Wrigley and McFetridge Sports Center. (312) 742-7529; chicagoparkdistrict.com.
Chicago Trolley Holiday Lights Tours. Take in the magic of the Magnificent Mile and the best of Chicago's holiday delights during these narrated tours running Fridays-Sundays Nov. 23-Dec. 23. Tours depart from the Hancock Building. $17-$35; chicagotrolley.com.
Christkindlmarket Chicago. The popular holiday market is back for its 16th year, offering traditional German gifts through Dec. 24 in Daley Plaza. Free. 50 W. Washington, (312) 494-2175; www.christkindlmarket.com.
Classic Cinemas' 2012 Holiday Classic Film Festival, Tivoli Theatre. Arrive early to sing carols accompanied by a Wurlitzer pipe organ and then enjoy screenings of classic holiday films Dec. 9-13. $5. 5021 Highland Ave., Downers Grove, (630) 968-0219; www.classiccinemas.com.
Lambs Farm Holiday Lights Gift & Craft Fair. Lambs Farm offers its 32nd annual shopping festival benefiting people with developmental disabilities Nov. 30-Dec. 2. Adults, $7; kids 14 and younger, free; parking, $6. Arlington Park Racecourse, 2200 W. Euclid Arlington Heights, (847) 385-7500; holidaylightslambsfarm.com.
Holly Jolly Holidays. Play seasonal games, participate in group builds and have your picture taken with a life-size Santa made from Legos at Legoland Discovery Center Dec. 1-31. Adults, $19.95; kids 3-12, $15.75. 601 N. Martingale Road, Schaumburg, (847) 592-9700; legolanddiscoverycenter.com.
Lakeview Christmas Market. Celebrate the yule season at this new holiday market Dec. 7-9 near the Lincoln, Belmont and Ashland intersection. Held in a heated tent it features, shopping, entertainment, food and activities for kids. Adults, $5; kids, free. 1550 W. Belmont, (773) 868-3010; chicagoevents.com.
The Music Box Christmas Show. The Dec. 14-24 celebration features screenings of "White Christmas" and "It's a Wonderful Life" along with Santa and sing-alongs accompanied by organist Dennis Scott. Adults, $12-$14 (single feature) or $17-$20 (double feature); kids younger than 13, $10 (single) or $15 (double). 3733 N. Southport, (773) 871-6607; musicboxtheatre.com.
Palmer House Hilton. Satisfy your sweet tooth from 2 to 4 p.m. Saturdays in December with hot chocolate and cupcake decorating or enjoy tea service Saturdays and Sundays in November and December (adults, $38; kids, $18; reservations required at 312-917-3404). Or check out the Grand Ballroom at noon Dec. 22 when 400 tuba players make merry with "Merry Tuba Christmas — a Concert of Christmas Music." 17 E. Monroe, (312) 726-7500; palmerhousehiltonhotel.com.
Renegade Craft Fair Holiday Market. This Wicker Park holiday staple offers unique gifts along with food, workshops, music and more. Dec. 1-2. No admission. The market also marks the kickoff of the monthlong Unwrap Wicker Park initiative that offers discounts and deals at more than 50 participating shops through Dec. 24. Pulaski Park Fieldhouse, 1419 W. Blackhawk, renegadecraft.com.
Santa Hustle 5K. Thousands of Santas of all ages take to the streets to raise money for several children's charities at 8:30 a.m. Dec. 1. $40. Starts at southeast of Soldier Field, (847) 829-4538; santahustle.com.
Buddy Valastro Live: "The Cake Boss — Homemade for the Holidays." The star of the TLC show shares his family's holiday traditions and stories from Carlo's Bakery at 7:30 p.m. Dec. 7. $35.75-$45.75. Genesee Theatre, 203 N. Genesee St., Waukegan, (800) 982-2787; ticketmaster.com.
Navy Pier Winter WonderFest. Navy Pier's 12th annual salute to the season runs Nov. 30-Jan. 6 and offers indoor ice skating, rides, a ropes course, climbing wall, entertainment, food and more. Admission is free; activity wristbands are $16-$20; discounts on activity wristbands and parking are available online. 600 E. Grand, (312) 595-7437; navypier.com.
Winter WonderLoop. The Chicago Loop Alliance's fourth annual WonderLoop kicks off with Random Acts of Holidays Nov. 23 and continues Dec. 1, 8, 15 and 22. Free, spontaneous performances and other activities will feature the Goodman Theatre, the Joffrey Ballet, carolers, holiday treats and more. The year-round "Lightscape" installation takes on seasonal colors and sounds as well. State between Lake and Van Buren; winterwonderloop.com.
Art Institute of Chicago. The annual Wreathing of the Lions takes place at 10 a.m. Nov. 23 followed by a make-a-wreath activity in the Ryan Education Center and other activities throughout the museum. Stop by the miniature Thorne Rooms, decorated for the season through Jan. 6. The caroling tea happens from 2 to 4 p.m. Dec. 15-16 (adults, $25; kids 12 and younger, $15; reservations required at 312-553-9675) and the annual Holly Days Festival runs Dec. 27-30. Adults, $18; students and seniors, $12; kids 13 and younger, free. 111 S. Michigan, (312) 443-3600; artic.edu.
Cernan Space Center. The dome sky and laser shows feature "Celebrations of Winter," "Winter Wonder Light" and "Holiday" Nov. 30-Dec. 30. Sky shows: adult, $8; kids 2-12, 4; laser shows: adults, $10; kids, $5. 2000 Fifth Ave., River Grove, (708) 456-0300, ext. 3372; www.triton.edu/cernan.
Chicago Children's Museum. Enjoy the seasonal "Snow Much Fun" exhibit by ice-skating in socks and having an indoor snowball fight. $12. 700 E. Grand, 312.527.1000; chicagochildrensmuseum.org.
DuPage Children's Museum. Tiny Great Performances presents the DuPage Symphony Orchestra Brass Quintet performing Christmas and Hanukkah favorites at 2 and 2:45 p.m. Dec. 2. Free with museum admission of $9.50. 301 N. Washington, Naperville, (630) 637-8000; dupagechildrensmuseum.org.
Elmhurst Historical Museum. Local actor Terry Lynch brings Charles Dickens to life in "Charles Dickens: His Holiday Stories" at 1 p.m. Dec. 9. Free. 120 E. Park Ave., Elmhurst, (630) 833-1457; Elmhursthistory.org.
Illinois Railway Museum. Take a train ride to visit Santa Dec. 8-9 or 15-16. $12. 700 Olson Road, Union, (815) 923-4000; irm.org.
Irish American Heritage Center. Put a bit of Irish into the holiday with the Dec. 2 Christmas Bazaar, which includes Mass, shopping, Santa and a traditional Irish breakfast ($8 for adults, $4 for kids, reservations required). Or check out the Christmas Tea from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Dec. 8 ($25, reservations required). 4626 N. Knox, (773) 282-7035; Irish-american.org.
Museum of Science and Industry. Annual favorites "Christmas Around the World" and "Holiday of Lights" run through Jan. 6. This year they take on a "Peanuts" theme in a nod to MSI's current "Charlie Brown and the Great Exhibit" exhibit. Adults, $15; kids 3-11, $10. 57th Street and Lake Shore Drive, (773) 684-1414; msichicago.org.
Naper Settlement. Christmas is in the air at this living history museum, where the Martin Mitchell Mansion is the center of the festivities. Holiday mansion tours ($7) take place Dec. 15-16, with a special two-hour Victorian Holiday Traditions tour ($15) starting at 3 p.m. Dec. 15. 523 S. Webster St., Naperville, (630) 420-6010; napersettlement.org.
National Hellenic Museum. Celebrate the holiday Greek style during the family-friendly "It's a Greek Christmas" from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Dec. 15. Adults, $10; kids 3-12, $7. 333 S. Halsted, (312) 655-1234; nationalhellenicmuseum.org.
National Museum of Mexican Art. The annual holiday market, Mercado Navideno, offers unique gifts from Mexico Nov. 23-25. Free admission. 1852 W. 19th St., (312) 738-1503; nationalmuseumofmexicanart.org.
Shedd Aquarium. "A Holiday Fantasea" showcases dolphins, beluga whales and sea lions in a show set to multicultural holiday music Nov. 25-Jan. 5. Included in Total Experience Pass: adults, $34.95; kids 3-11, $25.95. Holiday breakfasts return Nov. 24 and Dec. 8, 15 and 22 (adults, $44.95; kids 3 to 11, $34.95; make reservations at 312-692-2716). Also on tap: Jingle Jazzin' Evenings, 5-9 p.m. Dec. 16-23, featuring live music, cocktails and more ($20, includes "Jellies" and other exhibits), and "Polar Express" and "Ice Age: A Mammoth Christmas" in 4-D for seasonal fun ($6 with Shedd Pass, adults, $28.95; kids, $19.95). 1200 S. Lake Shore Drive, (312) 939-2438; sheddaquarium.org.
Swedish American Museum. Traditional and modern Scandinavian crafts will be available for sale during the annual Jukmarknad Dec. 1-2, which also features Lucia processions, folk dancers and more in the Children's Museum. $2. 5211 N. Clark St., (773) 728-8111; swedishamericanmuseum.org.
Akoo Theatre. Rosemont revels in the holidays with three shows: Mannheim Steamroller Christmas, 7:30 p.m. Dec. 1 ($28-$79); the Johnny Mathis Christmas Show with Gary Mule Deer, 8 p.m. Dec. 8 ($65-$95); and the Rockettes' "Radio City Christmas Spectacular," Dec. 14-30 ($47.70-$102.55). 5400 N. River Road, Rosemont, (847) 671-5100; rosemonttheatre.com.
Apollo Chorus of Chicago. The famed choral group gives voice to Handel's "Messiah" for the 141st year with concerts at 7 p.m. Dec. 8 (North Shore Center for Performing Arts, 9501 Skokie Boulevard, Skokie) and 3 p.m. Dec. 16 (Harris Theater, 205 E. Randolph). $45-$55. (312) 427-5620; apollochorus.org.
Caroling at "Cloud Gate." The seventh season of this seasonal favorite begins at 6 p.m. Nov. 23 and runs Fridays through Dec. 21 at Millennium Park's Cloud Gate. The festive holiday sing-along will be led different Chicago choral groups each week. Free. Michigan Avenue between Randolph and Monroe streets, (312) 742-1168; millenniumpark.org.
"A Chanticleer Christmas." Called "the orchestra of voices," the group performs holiday favorites at 7:30 p.m. Dec. 4-5. $39-$56. Fourth Presbyterian Church, 126 E. Chestnut, (312) 294-3000; cso.org.
City Winery Chicago. Pair wine with music during several seasonal concerts: Blind Boys of Alabama's Christmas Show (Dec. 8, $38-$45), a Hanukkah klezmer brunch (Dec. 9, $10, music only), Betty's "The Holiday Show" (Dec. 19, $20-$35) and Michael McDermott's "Mistletoe & Mischief" (Dec. 23, $15-$22). 1200 W. Randolph, (312) 733-9463; citywinery.com.
"Deck the Hall." Old St. Patrick's Church celebrates the season with candlelit holiday concerts at 7:30 p.m. Nov. 29-30 (Dec. 1 is sold out) featuring the Metropolis Symphony Orchestra. $55-$75. 700 W. Adams, (312) 831-9355; oldstpats.org.
FitzGerald's. The Berwyn music hot spot offers up several seasonal concerts: Ron Lazzeretti and Naomi Ashley's annual "Christmas Special" mimics TV specials (Dec. 6, $10), the "Last Country Calendar Show" with Chris Ligon and Heather McAdams (Dec. 7, $20), the Brave Combo Holiday Dance Party (Dec. 15, $15), the NRBQ "Christmas Show" (Dec. 21, $20) and Robbie Fulks "Raps Up" (Dec. 29, 15). 6615 W. Roosevelt Berwyn, (708) 788-2118; fitzgeraldsnightclub.com.
Harris Theater. The Harris offers two ways to sing in the season: the Apollo Chorus of Chicago performs Handel's "Messiah" at 3 p.m. Dec. 16 ($45-$55) and the Do-It-Yourself-Messiah, now in its 37th year, sounds off at 7 p.m. Dec. 17-18 ($10). 205 E. Randolph, (312) 334-7777; harristheaterchicago.org.
Hemmens Cultural Center. The Elgin Symphony Orchestra presents three performances of its "Let It Snow!" concert at 2:30 and 7:30 p.m. Dec. 15 and 2:30 p.m. Dec. 16 ($26-$36). Trans Infinity Orchestra— a Night of the Trans-Siberian Orchestra performs holiday music at 7 p.m. Dec. 22 ($20-$59.99). 45 Symphony Way, Elgin, (847) 931-5900; hemmens.org.
"His Way for the Holidays." Entertainer Ron Hawking sings songs of the season at 1:30 and 7:30 p.m. Dec. 17 at Drury Lane Theatre. $50. 100 Drury Lane, Oak Brook, (630) 530-0111; ticketmaster.com. He also performs at 6 and 9 p.m. Dec. 31 during the "Copa Concert" at the Theatre at the Center. $50. 1040 Ridge Road, Munster, Ind., (219) 836-3255; tickets.com.
Kiss Kiss Cabaret. The "Holiday Spectacular!" burlesque show features an audience kazoo medley and special guests Nov. 30-Dec. 21. $15 in advance, $20 at the door. Greenhouse Theater Center, 2257 N. Lincoln, (773) 404-7336; greenhousetheater.org.
"The Most Wonderful Time of the Year." Chicago cabaret artists Laura Freeman, Beckie Menzie and Marianne Murphy-Orland celebrate the season in this concert at 7:30 p.m. Nov. 28 at the Metropolis Performing Arts Centre. $25 111 W. Campbell St., Arlington Heights, (847) 577-2121; metropolisarts.com.
Northwestern University. NU music groups celebrate the holidays with several concerts. Bienen Contemporary/Early Vocal Ensemble presents "At Winter's Edge" at 7:30 p.m. Dec. 4 ($6). The NU Chamber Orchestra performs festive pieces at 7:30 p.m. Dec. 6 ($6). The NU Symphony Orchestra and choral ensembles present their 73rd holiday concert at 7:30 p.m. Dec. 8 and 3 p.m. Dec. 9 ($12). Pick-Staiger Concert Hall, 50 Arts Circle Drive, Evanston, (847) 491-5441; pickstaiger.org.
Judith Owen & Harry Shearer's "Holiday Sing-a-Long." The husband-and-wife team share holiday music and mirth at 7 p.m. Dec. 4. $22-$36. SPACE, 1245 Chicago Ave., Evanston, (847) 492-8860; evanstonspace.com.
"Polish Carols, Song and Dance." The Lira Singers bring their traditional holiday celebration to the North Shore Center for the Performing Arts at 3 p.m. Dec. 9. $35-$55 (kids younger than 16 half price). 9501 Skokie Boulevard, Skokie, (773) 508-7040; northshorecenter.org.
Star Plaza Theatre. The holiday concert offerings are many: the Oak Ridge Boys "Christmas Show," 4 p.m. Nov. 25 ($39); the Motown Christmas Spectacular, 7 p.m. Dec. 2 ($45); Celtic Woman: a Christmas Celebration — the Symphony Tour, 8 p.m. Dec. 7 ($35-$75); "The Colors of Christmas" with Peabo Bryson, Marilyn McCoo, Billy Davis Jr., Stephanie Mills and James Ingram, 8 p.m. Dec. 14 ($60), and the Trans Infinity Orchestra performing the holiday music of the Trans-Siberian Orchestra with Nicole Jamrose, 8 p.m. Dec. 15 ($25-$40). 8001 Delaware Place, Merrillville, Ind., (800) 745-3000; ticketmaster.com.
Symphony Hall. The Vienna Boys Choir kicks off Symphony Hall celebrations at 3 p.m. Nov. 24 ($27-$58). "Welcome Yule," classic carols performed by the Chicago Symphony Orchestra and Chorus, takes place Dec. 14-16 and 21-23 ($35-$74). 220 S. Michigan, (312) 294-3000; cso.org.
"Too Hot to Handel: The Jazz-Gospel Messiah." The celebration of the life of civil rights leader Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. takes place at 7:30 p.m. Jan. 19 and 3 p.m. Jan. 20. $30-$74. Auditorium Theatre, 50 E. Congress Parkway, (800) 982-2787, ticketmaster.com/auditorium.
The Venue at Horseshoe Casino. The Brian Setzer Orchestra swings during "Christmas Rocks" at 7 p.m. Nov. 23 ($30-$68.50). Ease into the season with Kenny G.'s "2012 Holiday Show" at 7 p.m. Dec. 20 ($47-$65). 777 Casino Center, Hammond, Ind., (800) 745-3000; ticketmaster.com.
"Viennese Pops with a French Twist." The New Philharmonic Orchestra rings in 2013 at 7 p.m. Dec. 31 with coloratura soprano Kiri Deonarine. $55-$65. Dominican University, 7900 W. Division, River Forest (630) 942-4000; home.cod.edu/atthemac.
"Young Voices Deck the Hall." Children's choirs from throughout the city share the holiday spirit with weekday noon concerts Dec. 3-21 at City Hall. Free. 121 N. LaSalle, (312) 744-6630; explorechicago.org.
Jennifer Burklow is a local free-lance writer.


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Oak Creek police arrest two drunken drivers during one traffic stop
Oak Creek - An officer waiting for a tow truck after arresting a Franklin man for drunken driving in the 2600 block of West Rawson Avenue arrested a second drunken driver at the same location during the early morning hours of Dec. 30.
According to the Oak Creek police report:
An officer came across a vehicle parked in the middle of the road in the 2600 block of West Rawson Avenue about 2:45 a.m. Dec. 30. While questioning the driver, a 26-year-old Franklin man, the officer noticed the man smelled of alcohol. The man admitted to drinking four drinks in a bar prior to driving and failed field sobriety tests. A breath test showed he had a blood-alcohol content of 0.13, and he was arrested for drunken driving.
While the officer sat in his squad waiting for the driver's car to be towed from the scene, about 3:25 a.m., another driver pulled up behind the squad, stopped his car in traffic and began texting on his cellphone. The squad had its emergency lights activated at the time.
The officer went to talk to the driver, a 23-year-old Oak Creek man, and found he had slurred speech and red, glassy eyes and smelled of alcohol. The man admitted to drinking at bars in downtown Milwaukee with friends and stated multiple times that he had made a stupid mistake, should not have driven home and that he was too drunk to drive. He also failed field sobriety tests and was arrested for drunken driving. His BAC was 0.14.
» Read Full ArticleRobert Sweetgall, the 'real Forrest Gump,' to lead two public sessions in Greendale
Robert Sweetgall will lead two seminars on Monday, Feb. 23.
Greendale — Wellness expertSweetgall, sometimes referred to as "the real Forrest Gump," has walked across the United States of America seven times and has authored more than a dozen books on active living. He has promoted implementation of wellness programs with more than a million schools, corporations, hospitals and communities across the world.
"Nordic Walking 101 — Building Muscle, Burning Fat with the Ultimate Total-Body Walking Workout," Sweetgall's first evening session, will begin at 6 p.m. in the Greendale Middle School, 6800 Schoolway.
Participants in the hands-on clinic will learn the best techniques to increase walking metabolism, strengthen core muscles, tone the stomach and improve cardio. Nordic Walking equipment will be provided.
Sweetgall's second session, "Smart Strategies for Keeping Your Brain in Shape," will be held at 7 p.m. The workshop will include tips and strategies on physical activities to help the brain and body.
» Read Full ArticleWith Mia Famiglia in Hales Corners closed, the chef prepares for a restaurant in downtown Waukesha
Mia Famiglia, the Italian restaurant in Hales Corners, has closed as its chef works to open a new restaurant in downtown Waukesha in March.
Tom White Jr. said the restaurant he's opening at 225 South St. would have a streamlined menu that would include small plates, burgers and sandwiches, along with specials that would make use of seasonal ingredients from the city's farmers market.
He's finalizing the concept and still deciding on the new restaurant's name but said he's leaning toward Maglio, his mother's maiden name and a nod to his Sicilian ancestry.
The new location, at the site of the recently closed Jackson's Blue Ribbon Pub, has an advantage for the growing Mia Famiglia line of prepared foods, which includes pastas, sauces and dressings.
"The beauty of this new building is that it has a large production kitchen in the basement," White said. The products are sold in eight grocery stores including Glorioso's Italian Market in Milwaukee and Grasch Foods in Brookfield, three winter farmers markets and seven summer markets, and he said he's in talks with Outpost Local Foods to sell the products in its stores.
» Read Full ArticleOwners are reportedly closing Mia Famiglia in Hales Corners to a open new restaurant in Waukesha
Hales Corners — Owners of Mia Famiglia, 10049 W. Forest Home Ave., are reportedly closing the Italian restaurant's doors in Hales Corners to open a new restaurant in Waukesha, the Waukesha Freeman reported Friday, Jan. 23.
Chef Tomas White, who owns Mia Famiglia with his family, will open a new restaurant, which has yet to be named, at the former Jackson's Blue Ribbon Pub at 225 South St. in Waukesha, the article said.
Owners of Mia Famiglia could not be reached for a comment.
The new restaurant will reportedly open in March, selling small plates, hamburgers, Sunday brunch and sandwiches with homemade bread.
Chick-fil-A seeks Oak Creek's Drexel Town Square for new restaurant
Oak Creek — Chick-fil-A is the newest prospective tenant of Oak Creek's Drexel Town Square, the city announced Thursday, Jan. 22.
The Atlanta-based restaurant, featuring the "original" chicken sandwich, seeks tenancy at 150 W. Town Square Way, just west of Water Street Brewery, which is currently under construction.
Chick-fil-A would occupy 4,876 square feet with a drive-through, indoor play area and outdoor seating. The restaurant would staff 45 employees.
The plan commission will review Chick-fil-A's application on Tuesday, Jan. 27.
Oak Creek Mayor Steve Scaffidi said he has received many comments from residents hoping Chick-fil-A would open in Oak Creek, according to a news release.
» Read Full ArticleAzura Memory Care seeks to build 13th Wisconsin location in Oak Creek
Oak Creek — Azura Memory Care, a Colorado-based facility that provides one-on-one Alzheimer's care, is seeking to develop its 13th Wisconsin location on South Mayhew Drive near East Puetz Road.
The facility would be developed in two phases, to house a total of 44 beds. Phase one would be built in spring to open in 2016.
The common council approved a rezoning of the property at 8870 S. Mayhew Drive to become 8760 S. Mayhew Drive, and a conditional use permit for Azura on Tuesday, Jan. 20.
Matthew Lyons, director of development for Azura, said the development would create 75 new jobs in Oak Creek.
Alyson Dudek of Hales Corners will compete on "The Amazing Race" with boyfriend
Hales Corners — Alyson Dudek, an Olympic short-track speed skater and Hales Corners-native, is one of the newest competitors on CBS's "The Amazing Race."
"The Amazing Race" is a reality television show in which teams of two people, who have a pre-existing personal relationship, race around the world in competition with other couples.
Dudek, 24, is teamed with her boyfriend, Steven Langton, 31, of Boston, Massachusetts. Langton is an Olympic bobsledder who met Dudek at the 2014 Olympics in Sochi, Russia.
The race is split into 12 legs with physical and mental challenges — like navigating foreign public transportation with a limited budget.
Teams are progressively eliminated at the end of most legs. The champion team will earn $1 million.
» Read Full ArticleForum evaluates six Greendale School Board candidates entering primary election
Greendale — The six primary candidates running for two Greendale School Board seats will have an opportunity voice their opinions during a forum on Wednesday, Feb. 11.
The Primary Election Candidate Forum will be held from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. in the Multipurpose Room of Greendale High School, 6801 Southway.
Individuals who will be running in the primary election on Tuesday, Feb. 17, are John Comiskey, Joe Crapitto (incumbent), Noelle Joers-Yanisch, Kim Kowalczyk, James Schmidt and Kathy Vincent.
School Board Treasurer Anne Szcygiel will not be running for re-election.
The Greendale Chamber of Commerce and the League of Women Voters of Milwaukee County will conduct their annual Greendale Candidate Forums to educate voters on the upcoming local Greendale elections. All school board candidates have been invited to the forum and are expected to participate.
» Read Full ArticleSuburban Selfies contest extended through Jan. 25; two selfie solutions to get you started!
My Community Now and Lake Country Now are extending the second annual Suburban Selfies contest through Sunday, Jan. 25. Contest answers and winners will be announced Jan. 29.
Below, and in the above video, are two free riddle solutions to get you started!
Check out the contest at mycommunitynow.com/selfies.
Solution One:
Lake Country Now contest riddle: My body is silver but you can see through me. Waukesha's hometown boy was famous for playing me. (Location: Waukesha)
» Read Full ArticleAssisted living developers pursue Oak Creek neighborhood for facility
Oak Creek — Autumn Creek assisted living developers have pursued West Willow Drive for a second senior care center.
Developers Brian Schoenleber and Steve Czysz of CQS LLC were awarded a conditional use permit to open a facility that is not yet named at 1326 W. Willow Drive, at the plan commission meeting Tuesday, Jan. 13.
The assisted living facility would occupy a lot in a single family residential neighborhood and house eight bedrooms and 16 beds for residents with slight dementia, developmental disability and advanced age.
Aesthetically speaking, Schoenleber said, "We're trying to make this fit into the neighborhood as a residential home."
Autumn Creek's current location, 8035 S. Cesily Drive, houses eight bedrooms and eight beds.
» Read Full ArticleWith no buyer, YMCA to close South Shore facility in Cudahy
Cudahy — The South Shore YMCA, which has served Milwaukee County's southern communities for 40 years, will be shuttered at the end of the month, a casualty of its parent organization's bankruptcy.
The YMCA of Metropolitan Milwaukee announced Tuesday that it would close the South Shore Y at 3244 E. College Ave. effective Jan. 31 because it could not find a buyer.
The announcement was met with disappointment, but little surprise, Tuesday at City Hall and among patrons.
Cudahy Mayor John Hohenfeldt called it "a sad day for myself and my community."
"The YMCA has been involved in our community literally for decades," Hohenfeldt said. "It's really hard to find anyone in this community who wasn't touched in some way by the programs there, whether that was learning how to swim or the after-school programs."
» Read Full ArticleFranklin horse farm sold to developer
The 26-acre Friesian Dreams horse farm, in Franklin, has been sold to a group formed by developer Mike Zimmerman.
The property, 8490 W. Old Loomis Road, was sold by James and Lorraine Paradinovich to Zim-Mar Properties LLC for $1.38 million, according to state real estate records posted Monday.
Zimmerman, whose ventures include The Rock sports complex, which is nearby at at the northwest corner of W. Loomis Road and S. 76th St., plans to develop 25 homes and commercial space on the Friesian Dreams property.
That project is among develpment plans pending in the area around the intersection of S. 76th St., W. Rawson Ave. and W. Loomis Road.
Man gets 5 years for hiding woman's nearly mummified corpse
ex-boyfriend was sentenced to five years in prison for hiding her body.
The family of Peggy Pamperin was left with more questions than answers on Monday, even after Pamperin'sGregory Prey, 41, pleaded guilty to one charge of hiding a corpse.
He was first taken into custody on a probation violation after police found Pamperin's nearly mummified body Aug. 13 in her Cudahy apartment during a welfare check.
In addition to the five-year prison sentence, Judge Timothy Dugan imposed another five years of extended supervision, the maximum sentence allowed.
"We have no closure in this case," Pamperin's sister Christine Brandt said. "Ten years will not bring my sister back. She is gone because of a deadbeat like him who chose to go to her house when he should have never been there."
» Read Full ArticleMatching grant awards $75,000 toward Hales Corners Park pavilion construction
Hales Corners — A Milwaukee County Parks matching grant awarded $75,000 toward constructing an open air shelter and pavilion by summer in Hales Corners Park, 5674 S. New Berlin Road.
With the grant, the Friends of Hales Corners Park and Pool yields $150,00 for development costs, which were estimated at $180,000.
The grant approval was announced in a letter from John Dargle Jr., director of Milwaukee County Parks, on Thursday, Jan. 8.
The Friends group must return any funds that exceed $150,000, under the terms of the Parks Amenities Matching Fund Grant.
The pavilion is expected to be constructed by July 4. It is planned as a 22-foot by 42-foot structure with lighting, picnic tables and two additional restrooms.
Greendale Village President John Hermes will not run for re-election
Village President John Hermes has announced that he will not run for re-election this spring.
Greendale —Hermes was elected as a village trustee in 1998 and was re-elected in 2006, when he won the position of village president.
"This decision (not to run) does not come easy," Hermes wrote in an open letter to Greendale residents. "I feel it is time for me to turn the page and explore my next chapter in life.
"… I will leave office believing that both our community and metropolitan region are positioned to do even better in the years ahead. I pledge to continue working in the private sector on community and economic development efforts."
In his letter, Hermes thanked residents, village staff, department leaders and area mayors and village presidents.
» Read Full ArticleOpen gym starts Saturday at Oak Creek West Middle School
Oak Creek — West Middle School, 8401 S. 13th St., will be offering open gym time on Saturday evenings from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. beginning January 10.
All are welcome to enjoy the gym for basketball, games and exercise — and to warm up from the cold.
Open gym is offered through the Oak Creek-Franklin Joint School District.
Children 10 years old and under should attend with an adult. The cost is $2 per person at the door.
The gym will be set up with nets down and basketballs available for use.
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Leonard Cohen Getting His Licks In1
Upon receiving this photo of Leonard Cohen from Christine Geyer, I instantly sensed there was something special about it.
Note the respect, gratification, and bemusement reflected in Cohen's aspect as he contemplates the frozen novelty treat.
This is something more than appreciation for a "frozen drink on a stick," despite that snack's undeniable appeal.
Inspiration In A Variety Of Flavors
After many seconds of reflection, the possibility that the ice pop could have been Cohen's source of a fundamental set of imagery in his music and poetry became unavoidable. Consider, for example, the opening lyrics to "Lullaby," the unreleased song Cohen has been singing at his recent concerts:
I can't break the code
of our frozen love.
It's too late to know
what the password was.
[emphasis mine]
The phrase, "frozen love," was also used in "The Window:"
O chosen love, O frozen love
O tangle of matter and ghost.
O darling of angels, demons and saints
and the whole broken-hearted host
[emphasis mine]
If "frozen love" isn't the musicological equivalent of a popsicle, I don't know what is.
But there's more. A partial list2 follows (all bold emphasis mine):
…And my heart is like ice. / And it's crowded and cold / In My Secret Life (My Secret Life)
…it's a cold and it's a lonely Hallelujah! (Hallelujah)
…I'm cold as a new razor blade / You left when I told you I was curious / I never said that I was brave / O you are really such a pretty one / I see you've gone and changed your name… (So Long, Marianne)
…and the cold is running thin. / Well, what do you expect from / the kind of places you've been living in? / Don't drink from that cup, / it's all caked and cracked along the rim. /… (Dress Rehearsal Rag)
…and ice upon my soul, / lead on, my son, it is your world. (The Butcher)
Investigating Cohen's Cold Case Files
Forming an international task force to investigate this hypothesis, Ms Geyer and Heck Of A Guy operatives unearthed from a Montreal warehouse, otherwise filled with a strange assortment of garbage and flowers, a wad of papers that first appeared to be no more than a batch of opened Popsicle wrappings that somehow didn't make it to a trashcan.
Closer analysis, however, identified fragments of writing, which, when reconstituted by the Heck Of A Guy Lab's CSI Physics-Defier Plot Device 734XL, yielded the earliest known manuscript of what would become the lyrics to "Everybody Knows." Although the words vary significantly from the final version of the song, the parallels are unmistakable.
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For clarity, a transcription is provided:
Everybody licks raspberry 'sicles
Everybody licks lime and pistachio
Everybody licks blueberry and chocolate
Even with a mustachio.
Everybody knows you've been discreet
But there were so many flavors you just had to eat
You must come quick,
I'll give you one more lick.
Everybody licks, everybody licks
When it drips it sticks
So everybody licks
Everybody licks, everybody licks
To get their kicks
Everybody licks
In confirmation, an extended exploration of the same area turned up this contemporary photo of Cohen …
… and on another wrapper, these few lines which constitute the link between "Everybody Licks" and "Everybody Knows:"
The transcription follows:
Does everybody lick?
Does everybody know everybody licks?
Of course, Everybody Knows
Frozen Assets Excavation Ongoing
In the course of this investigation, other frozen concoction-related artifacts were discovered. A torn wrapper with only the title and first lines of "Licks Just Keep Getting Harder To Find," for example, has been forwarded to the Institute For Advanced Monkees Research for verification.
Most intriguing, however, is this video, which appears to show music being emitted from a primitive device somewhat similar to a compact disk of the sort used by earlier generations.
Scholars are now debating the fine points, but it now seems likely that the song itself, by Jan and Dean (code names for the Sisters of Mercy?), is actually an homage to Leonard Cohen.
Jan and Dean – Popsicle Man
Credit Due Department: Photo atop this post taken by Darcy Hemle
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- "The Hills" producers wanted Spencer Pratt to leave Heidi Montag at the altar. "I'm like, 'There are people that flew here. Heidi's dad will choke me to death," Spencer recalled. Maybe Heidi and Spencer are human after all! Reality TV producers are still scum, though. [US Weekly]
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- Amy Adams began sobbing while filming "Inside The Actors Studio" when James Lipton asked her about working with Philip Seymour Hoffman, with whom she filmed "Doubt" and "The Master." Cate Blanchett has also cancelled upcoming media appearances to grieve her friend. [US Weekly, US Weekly]
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We are having one of those wet winters that Cleveland was known for when I was a kid. It seemed we lived with a lot of those chilly, windy, rainy and oftentimes snowy days back then.
Many times during such days the Cleveland and Bradley County fire departments were called out, usually as a result of faulty heaters or fires left unattended.
The county roads are slick and water stands in some low areas in the roadway during these rainy days. When the rain first starts, the oil floats up from the road surface and becomes slippery as glass.
Back when the VW Beetle was in its heyday, the daredevil boys who owned them would find an empty parking lot or road that was still wet and wind it up in first gear and quickly disengage the clutch and pull the emergency brake. Round and round she would go, where she stopped nobody could know.
Now, I never did this because I didn't own a VW Bug (and as they say on television, you should not do this at home — it could be hazardous to your well-being).
On rainy days, it is a good thing to turn your headlights on, not only because this makes your vehicle more visible, it is actually the law. Certainly, you should have them on as darkness approaches, instead of waiting for complete darkness, because visibility has already diminished.
Many of our newer vehicles have lights that come on automatically, when darkness comes.
One of my older gentleman readers told me to remind people to dim their lights, when it is appropriate, because bright lights sure make it hard to see.
Some folks are like the singer Eddie Rabbit, they "love a rainy night." The rain washes away their blues and brings to that person a festive and light-hearted mindset.
Others get the blues and the longer the sun is hidden behind the rain clouds the bluer they become. Different strokes for different folks, is what makes the world go round.
The weather always affects our duties at the Sheriff's Office. When the rains keep coming down our deputies have to be on the lookout for flooding and washed-out roadways and bridges. During these times they are also saddled with bulky raincoats to protect themselves and the equipment they carry.
When snow is in the forecast, our fleet maintenance people have to make sure that our patrol vehicles have the right tires mounted. They also make sure that the few 4x4 vehicles we have are ready to go and running properly.
In the blizzard of 1993, we had only a couple of 4x4s. It wasn't long before patrol cars were stranded in different parts of the county. During those days our deputies used their own, private 4x4s or borrowed them from reserve deputies, friends or private companies.
Equipmentwise, we were in a very bad place as we tried to deal with extreme weather conditions. Off-duty deputies and others used horses, motorcycles (dirt bikes), 4x4s and walked to check on residents, and obtain fuel supplies for them.
The heat in the hot summer days can be hard on equipment, animals and personnel for law enforcement. A couple of years ago two German shepherd police dogs died, because of extreme heat. Both belonged to different agencies and both were in pursuit of bad guys and became dehydrated.
Other agencies have learned shutting off the air conditioners in their cars to save on gas mileage is counterproductive. This action led to greater fatigue and efficiency was lost, while it also led to some morale problems. They also found out that great health risks could be prevented by keeping the cars cool on those hot days.
We at the BCSO are always looking for the best and most efficient ways to get the job done. One way I have mentioned before is we are now purchasing vehicles that are much more fuel-efficient. When we have obtained more of these vehicles we will certainly see a big savings on fuel costs, compared to the vehicles that we have been driving for many years.
Remember that you can read these articles on www.bradleysheriff.com to catch up on any that have been missed.
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Who was trainer Tracy Anderson's first client? Herself. While working as a dancer in NYC, Anderson began to study physical training techniques and developed a computer program to get her in the best physical condition of her life. Anderson's workout method caught the interest of some of Hollywood's best bodies, including Gwyneth Paltrow, Jennifer Lopez, Courtney Cox, and Kristin Davis. Now one of the top names in fitness, Anderson has become a celebrity in her own right — creating her popular Metamorphosis DVD series as well as the Hybrid Body Reformer and other systems. From tough treadmill workouts to muscle-toning mat work, Anderson's products and techniques will help you shape up in the comfort of your own home.


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School Resource Officer Travis Mull started the color guard to provide an opportunity for students to present the flags and learn more about the American flag.
"We appreciate groups that come in from the outside ... but I just felt like we should have our own team," Mull said. "We learn about the flag, its significance and what it stands for."
Mull said he wanted students to understand why it is important to respect the flag and its history.
"To me it's just not enough to stand and say 'The Pledge of Allegiance' and put your hand over your heart. I think they (need to) understand the nuts and bolts of it. What does it represent? Who are we honoring?" Mull said.
The SRO opened the opportunity to interested eighth-graders. Students are required to have passing grades and be committed to participation.
Mull said it is an opportunity for students who may not have an interest in other extracurricular activities to get involved.
"The first thing we are trying to prepare for is to present the colors at some home basketball games," Mull said.
Mull said they started with the elements that were common to all aspect of color guard, such as the importance of paying attention to detail. Specific drill skills came after that.
"I've enjoyed the way we all just get along," member Cian Green said.
He said the common interest brings the students together.
"I love the fact he is hard on us," Haley Millsap said of their instruction from Mull, who stresses precision.
She said she appreciates that Mull emphasizes the importance of getting things right.
Green said it can be challenging to remember the commands and the proper pacing.
Millsap said being a part of the color guard requires commitment. Some practices take place during physical education class, and the group meets one day a week after school. In the future, Mull hopes to add some rifle drills to the group's skill set.
Many of the students will have the opportunity to participate in color guard at Bradley Central High School. Some have aspirations of joining the military.
"I want to go into the Navy when I'm older and I feel like this is a good preparation," Millsap said.
Green wants to join the Marines.
"I'm just tying to get a head start," Green said.
Each practice begins with a review, then the group learns one or two new skills.
"It's just practicing over and over what you just learned," Millsap said.
Mull said he has enjoyed getting to know the students better through the program. Mull said he hopes the group will inspire others to join and boost morale.
Flags, toppers for the flags, flags poles and harnesses are being provided to the color guard from grant funds.
"I felt it fit well in College Access; we had some funds available in that grant," BCS grant coordinator Patti Hunt said. "He was meeting the goals and objectives of that grant because of the group of students he was working with, and because of the kind of activity he was doing to keep them in school."
The College Access grant focuses on keeping students in school and making the transition from middle school to high school a positive one.
SRO Mull was nearly in tears of gratitude when he received the call that a grant would be able to supply some equipment for the program.
"I was just extremely excited. I don't think I could say anything at the time," Mull said.
Actual uniforms will be purchased by the students to give them a sense of ownership, Mull said.
"We are going to look like a team," Millsap said.
The students are excited about ordering their uniforms this week.
Hunt said the program gives students an opportunity to get involved beyond the classroom.
"It's giving them a leadership role, so it was just an exciting thing for me to be able to help them," Hunt said.
This year's inaugural team will help train the seventh-grade students selected for the program before the end of the school year. Mull said he will be recruiting new students two months before school ends.
"I think it's just part of the leadership — passing on that knowledge to others," Mull said.
Mull said he hopes to see the program grow.


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The guides at Fort Worth Tours & Trails seek out storied locales and dish out historical secrets of Panther City through the outfit's assortment of tours via bus or by foot. For walking tours, groups gather at one of two locations: the east lawn of the Courthouse for the Hell's Half-Acre to Sundance Square tour or in front of the Visitors' Center on Exchange Avenue for the Stockyards and Historic North Side tour. The former stops at several spots that figured prominently in the downtown area's early development, while the latter combs the brick streets of the historic north side, home to the Cowboy Hall of Fame and the world's only longhorn herd that hasn't succumbed to Internet stardom as a dancing flash mob. On both excursions, tour-goers have the opportunity to hear a plethora of little-known facts and cocktail party-worthy anecdotes from the city's rich history.
Dallas Fort Worth Air Tours' pilots love to show off their city; they just do it from several hundred feet in the air. They lead airborne tours of the urban landscape, using planes and helicopters. They cruise along waterfronts, observe ripples of light across steel and glass sky scrapers, and provide a bird's-eye view of the interplay of concrete and greenery in the city's parks.
In a feature showcasing Granbury Ghosts and Legends Tour, a My San Antonio writer mused, "Maybe the connection of the past to the present is stronger in old towns like Galveston and Granbury." Perhaps Granbury, which was founded in 1854, is a paranormal hot spot because it teems with unresolved murders and historic conflict. Legend has it that the infamous outlaw Jesse James died here, and that his final resting place is the grave of an unknown man.
The knowledgeable guides at Granbury Ghosts and Legends—mother-daughter team Coletta and Brandy—explore these centuries-old, supernatural conflicts with their historical tours. Dressed in Civil War period costume, they guide groups through the town square and presumably haunted buildings in pursuit of such celebrated local spirits as the Lady in Red, the Faceless Girl, and Indian Joe. The tour has been named one of the seven best ghost tours in the country by Frommer's.


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Jessi Virtusio's FYI on FMBA blog offers what you need to know about First Midwest Bank Amphitheatre in Tinley Park.
Updated: August 8, 2013 8:46AM
A singer-songwriter has returned from a touring hiatus and will be in Tinley Park in August.
Find out more in the FYI on FMBA article titled "8/09/13: John Mayer at First Midwest Bank Amphitheatre" at blogs.southtownstar.com/fmba.
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Courtesy San Francisco Wholesale Produce MarketSan Francisco Wholesale Produce Market board members break ground Nov. 5 on a planned 84,000-square foot facility, part of a larger expansion.The San Francisco Wholesale Produce Market has broken ground on construction of an 84,000-square foot building, part of a larger expansion and capital improvement project.
Merchant board members, merchants and volunteer board members joined representatives of Bank of America and the San Francisco Community Investment Fund at the Nov. 5 groundbreaking.
"Both funders have a component of new market tax credits, a mechanism that's not widely used," said Michael Janis, general manager of the San Francisco Wholesale Produce Market. "We're very pleased that we were able to use those credits. It's a product of the Treasury Department and a very competitive process."
"We're now a California nonprofit governing board, made up of merchants as well as committed volunteers," Janis said. "It's a unique model for wholesale markets."
The larger, three-phase expansion project will add 200,000 square feet to the market's existing 300,000-square-foot footprint.
This first phase, a two-story building with closed docks — valued in the low $20 millions — is expected to be complete in 10 to 12 months. The builder will pursue Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design gold certification for sustainability features.
The groundbreaking "was a celebration of everybody who's worked hard to bring the building to this point," Janis said.
The market signed a 60-year lease last year.


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As well as food I'm partial to the odd beer & wine, so often like to go to a local pub and catch some local bands. No need for an alarm clock in the morning, my cat Molly likes her breakfast at 8:00AM sharp and makes an effective alarm! Lately I've been starting to get into some digital photography so you might be seeing a few additional recipe shots on Zaar...
I like a wide variety of foods, but like everything to be fresh, never been much of one for frozen foods and pre-made sauces. As I'm seperated I'm normally only cooking for one but personally I think those people that say it's not worthwhile either can't cook or eat less! I also like to carry on the great Aussie BBQ tradition so use the barbecue at every possible opportunity, and even sometimes when it probably wasn't such a good idea.
It's hard to narrow down my food preferences but like just about anything that comes out of the sea (yes even seaweed) so tend to eat a lot of fish and shellfish. I think may favarite cuisines would be Asian and Spanish, anything that's a good excuse to use fresh local produce and that highlights the main ingredients rather than obscuring them. Also like Japanese, Chinese, French, Mexican and Cajun dishes (sorry to all the Italians out there).
Not being a sweet tooth I normally concentrate on the main and either skip dessert or just have a little fruit and yoghurt. The subject of fruit does remind me of one particular class of food that I really enjoy but hardly ever see on restaurant menus - the combination of fruit with meat and seafood. Sure there are the traditional sweet and sour type recipes but I think there is a lot more to be done in the area, maybe it's up to me to do it so check back for what I've come up with!


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The quality of performance in any academic course is reported by a letter grade, the assignment of which is the responsibility of the instructor. These grades denote the character of study and are assigned quality points as follows:
A = Excellent: 4 grade points per credit
B = Good: 3 grade points per credit
C = Average: 2 grade points per credit
D = Poor: 1 grade point per credit
F = Failure: 0 grade points per credit
I = Incomplete:An Incomplete is to be used only for verifiable, unavoidable reasons that a student is unable to complete a course within the normal course time. To be eligible to receive an "I" grade, the student must (1) have satisfactorily completed more than 50% of the course requirements, and (2) must request the faculty member to assign the "I" grade and indicate why it is warranted. The faculty member has the discretion to decide whether the "I" grade will be awarded.
Since the "incomplete" extends enrollment in the course, requirements for satisfactory completion shall be established through consultation between the faculty member and the student. Completion dates may not be set beyond the subsequent semester (including the summer term) without the written approval of the chief academic officer of the campus, or his designee. Once documentation has been completed, the instructor submits to the Records office.
An "I" grade will be changed to a "W" only under documented, mitigating circumstances which must be approved by the chief academic officer of the campus, or his designee.
NOTE: If the work is not completed by the class end date of the subsequent semester, the student will be awarded the "default" grade. The instructor will not accept overdue work/assignments after the grade had already been changed to the default grade. The default grade will be final. At the end of each term, the Records office will change all outstanding "I" grades to the default grade just prior to grade processing for the term.
P = Pass: Credit earned but not included in grade point average. Applies to non-developmental studies courses, noncredit courses, orientation, and specialized courses and seminars at the discretion of the college. Up to seven credit hours for which the "P" has been awarded may be applied toward completion of a program. A grade of "P" may be used as a grading option with the permission of the Division Dean.
S = Satisfactory: No grade point credit; used only for satisfactory completion of a developmental studies course (numbered 01–09).
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U = Unsatisfactory: No credit. The student has not made satisfactory progress. Applies only to developmental studies courses (numbered 01–09), noncredit courses, orientation, specialized courses, and seminars at the discretion of the college.
W = Withdrawal: No credit. A grade of "W" is awarded to students who withdraw or are withdrawn from a course after the drop period but prior to the completion of 60 percent of the session. (Withdrawal deadlines are published in the General Catalog and each term in the Schedule of Classes.) Students who cease attendance prior to the withdrawal deadline for a class will be reported to the Admissions Office and withdrawn from the class. Students who are dropped or withdrawn by the instructor for non-attendance/participation will not be reinstated unless instructor error is determined. After the withdrawal deadline, students will receive a grade of "F" if they stop attending class, unless they request and are granted an administrative withdrawal because of mitigating and appropriately documented circumstances. Such requests should be submitted to and approved by the Admissions and Records Coordinator in the Admissions Office (via an Administrative Withdrawal form) during the term in which the discontinuance of attendance occurs.
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The Lexar JumpDrive Triton is something of an upgrade to the Lexar Echo MX Backup Drive.
Compared with the Echo, the now-USB-3.0-based Triton offers much faster speed; in fact, it's the fastest in writing among all USB 3.0 external storage solutions I've seen, including full-size drives. It also comes with a better retractable port design and a more aesthetically appealing and sturdy casing than the Echo.
The Triton is not a total upgrade, however, since it doesn't have a visible storage gauge and caps at just 64GB (the Echo caps at 128GB). It also doesn't come with any backup software.
At a suggested price of around $55 for 16GB (or $80 for 32GB and $200 for 64GB), I find that the new drive, though slightly pricey, is totally worth the investment and a much better alternative to the Echo.
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Drive type | Compact external USB portable drive |
Connector options | USB 2.0, USB 3.0 |
Size (WHD) | 0.9 x 0.4 x 2.5 inches |
Weight | 0.2 oz |
Available capacities | 16GB, 32GB, 64GB |
Capacity of test unit | 32GB |
OSes supported | Windows, Mac OS X, Linux |
Other than the lack of a visible storage gauge, the Triton has a much better design than the Echo drive. It's now housed in a shiny metal alloy base and a high-gloss mirror finish plastic top that are not just good looking but also very sturdy. On top, it has just one white LED that shows the status of the drive. Solid white means it's powered on and ready, while flashing white means there's data being written to or read from it.
On one end, the Triton comes with a little eyelet opening to be used with an included lanyard in case you want to hook it to a key ring. Though this is convenient, I found that the drive's sturdy housing is susceptible to scratches, however, so you might not want to mix the thumbdrive with too many keys. One the other end, the drive's USB head is retractable into the drive's housing and can be pushed out easily with using one hand.
The drive's USB head comes in blue, indicating that the drive supports USB 3.0. It's in fact the first thumbdrive I've worked with that supports this latest, much faster USB standard. The Triton also works with USB 2.0 and the original USB standards. To take advantage of its speed, however, you'll need to use it with an USB 3.0 port on a computer. Note that currently Macs generally don't support USB 3.0.
Nonetheless the Triton supports both Mac and Windows computers out of the box by being preformatted using the FAT32 file system. There's no setting up; all you have to do is plug it into your computer's USB port and you're set. The computer will recognize and assign a drive letter to the new drive and you can use it just like any other drive already installed on the computer. The Triton comes blank, with no software or any data preinstalled on it.


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Feb 25, 2013 4:08 PM, By Bennett Liles
Flagship of the Elan HC controller line of entertainment-based systems, the HC-12 can be used with the TS2 Touchpad, TS7, and TS10 touchscreens, as well as the HR2 handheld remote and it has a built-in two channel audio server capability. The unit can stream music, record IP security cameras, and control AV switches and sources with its 250GB internal storage capacity. The enclosure fits a single rack space or it can be used in a freestanding style. The unit supports two phone lines and eight voicemail boxes with optional USB modems. It also features on-board IR generation and decoding along with relay control.
Extron has recently introduced the TLM 100T, an iPad mount designed to securely fix an iPad on a conference room table. The mount is designed for use with 2nd, 3rd and 4th generation iPads running an Extron control app or being used as a presentation video source. Included are security fasteners that can be locked to prevent theft. A discrete cable management system allows iPad adapter and charging cables to be routed through the adjustable and removable base. It is also VESA mountable and it can be paired with an optional Extron SMA-1 Swivel Mount Adapter to enable the iPad to rotate.
The FLEX-LT200 from FSR combines the 3.5in. diagonal color touchpanel interface with the control processor in a single unit providing an IP link, four serial ports along with four IR connections, each of which can support four IR emitters connected in series and there are four I/O ports for AV device control. The controller also features a USB port and the Ethernet connection supports PoE to simplify power wiring. Remote activation can be done through DC voltage applied to an analog port on the controller. The built-in clock and scheduler can be used to automatically shut down displays and other devices that have been left on. The Flex-Able configuration utility allows simple drag-and-drop programming.
Hall Research designed the VSA-51 digital AV room control system as a complete solution for K-12 classrooms and conference rooms with its embedded software and browser-based access. The central unit accepts up to five input sources including two VGA, two composite, and one HDMI. It switches these into a single flat-screen monitor or projector along with accompanying audio. The VSA-51 also incorporates contact closures and RS-232 serial control ports. The product includes wall-mounting plates and there is a built-in audio amplifier that can power two 20W speakers.
The ECS-Raptor from HRS Control incorporates the UDC Pro Embedded Control Server for networked control of AV devices in addition to its four RS232 serial ports. It can be configured in HRS Control's UDC Software leaving the Raptor for permanent installs. Free UDC configuration software can be upgraded to UDC Pro software for faster configuration and debugging the control system on the fly. An iPad can be used as the touch control interface with the HRS Control Pro iOS app available in the Apple App Store. The HRS Control Pro app can also be run on a Windows tablet or in wall-mount touchscreens and any device with a browser can be used as the controller. The Raptor is 1RU in height and ½ rack width while keeping power consumption to an absolute minimum with its low power design. It ships with an optional shelf for rackmounting.
Providing maximum functionality in a minimal package, the Kramer Electronics SL-10 master room controller offers a wide range of ports including two general purpose I/O, two bi-directional RS-232, an RS-485, five relays, one IR input, three IR outputs, and a USB port for loading configuration files. It can also learn IR commands from any remote and three of the units can be mounted side by side in a single rack space. Front panel status LEDs signal activity on each port while realtime control and monitoring are connected via RJ-45 and handled with Kramer's Site-CTRL software application, which allows central management for up to 100 master controllers.
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Off-Base August 16th, 2010
The idea of a movie being made of something that you came up with is a dream for just about everyone I've ever known. The Social Network based on facebook comes out in October and I think it's going to be a really big hit. It won't be long til Myspace, Youtube, ebay and twitter all have their own dramatic retelling of their origins. After that when the well has run dry on the "name" sites, movie studios will look to smaller sites for movie ideas and that's where we come in.
Is a dramatic retelling of the origins of Miller Park Drunk a pipe dream? Maybe, but there is a trailer for it on the internet and if people watch it anything is possible.


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How Science Led Me to A Deeper Faith
We as Christians cannot claim that the world belongs to God and at the same time distrust the systematic study of it.
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We as Christians cannot claim that the world belongs to God and at the same time distrust the systematic study of it.
Because reliance upon experts cannot be eliminated, the central question for Christians today is not "should I believe scientific experts?" but "which scientific experts should I believe?"
I've always thought of the sense of smell as a more intimate sense than most other senses. For in smelling, the thing that we smell becomes almost a part of us.
Many of this week's science links happen at the wondrous intersection of mystery and discovery.
The prevailing evangelical view that evolution is in competition with the biblical account of creation sets up students to encounter a false dichotomy, where they feel they must choose between science or their faith.
Science is an honest and noble pursuit, evidence of human intellect and curiosity, and to turn away from these is to deny a very important part of who God created us to be in the first place.
If discussions of science and religion sometimes get bogged down in Genesis, perhaps that is because they have not made the preparatory journey through the rich material of the Wisdom books.
Written by BioLogos Fellow of Biology Dennis Venema, this series of posts is intended as a basic introduction to the science of evolution for non-specialists.
From science and religion blogs: quantum uncertainty and God, the remarkable fact that we have come to understand our place in the created order, and the role of theology in making wise choices about the use of technology.
But what I heard on Sundays did not seem to fit with what I experienced of the world the rest of the week. Growing up in New Mexico in the cottonwood bosque of the Rio Grande valley provided everything for a kid to become a biologist. I roamed along the river, cooked over cottonwood fires, ate wild asparagus, watched clouds form thunderheads over the distant peaks of the Sangre de Cristo Mountains.
This week in origins news, a great collection of articles by key players in the conversation about theology and science, a surprising science fair discovery, and the Apollo 11 anniversary!
We don't have all the answers and never will. And when God says that he is revealed in his creation, I think that means we need to take care of what we have and understand where we came from. The more I understand how things work, the bigger God gets. When he was just a magician pulling things out of a hat, that doesn't even compare to how I see him now!
Last year I introduced readers to one of the leading voices about Christianity and science, John Polkinghorne. I also helped BioLogos bring in another leading voice, Robert Russell. This new series introduces a third prominent Christian thinker, Lutheran theologian Ted Peters, Research Professor Emeritus in Systematic Theology and Ethics at Pacific Lutheran Theological Seminary, the Center for Theology and the Natural Sciences (http://www.ctns.org/), and the Graduate Theological Union in Berkeley, California.
We should celebrate the many times that our churches and colleges encourage scholarship. I saw several delegates at Synod stand up and speak directly about the importance of supporting scholars who engage the science and religion dialogue. The recent Synod decision was a move in the right direction.
We are interactive human beings with a capability and a need to connect with others. Those connections can be through electronic or written means but nothing can replace the need for direct personal engagement. Our annual meetings continue to provide that interaction in an environment of open discussion and often vigorous debates.
Most Christian students have a lot of questions about evolution and the other controversies, but are afraid to ask them for fear of the adults gasping in horror. The right way for a Christian teacher to proceed is to accommodate questions, foster inquiry, and encourage students to think and engage with the issues.


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Gout: Causes
Gout occurs when uric acid crystals build up in the joints. This causes the joints to be inflamed, causing pain.
Gout typically occurs if you have high levels of uric acid in your blood. A high level of uric acid in the blood is identified by the term hyperuricemia. However, you could also have normal uric levels and still have gout.
The uric acid can then form crystals in the joints causing the pain and inflammation.
The liver metabolizes uric acid, and the kidneys get rid of it through the urine. Levels of uric acid build up when:
- Too much uric acid is produced
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If you have gout and hyperuricemia, your body doesn't eliminate enough uric acid.
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- Cast: Laurence Olivier, Anthony Edeverell Harrimalbert Speer, Siegfried Westphal
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From the community Christmas Tree lighting to a Christmas concert, area residents could just have a busy weekend in store.
Kicking off the Christmas holiday season will be the city and county mayors, as well as Santa and Mrs. Claus.
Sharon Marr, executive director of MainStreet, said events begin with the community Christmas Tree lighting, followed by Carols in the City.
Events will begin Friday at 6 p.m. on the steps of the Post Office (Courthouse Annex) on Broad Street. This year's theme is "A Classic Christmas in Cleveland."
Christmas greetings will be given by Cleveland Mayor Tom Rowland and Bradley County Mayor D. Gary Davis. Santa and Mrs. Claus will help light the giant tree beside the front steps.
First Baptist Church Sanctuary Choir kicks off the evening of music with a performance at the Post Office steps.
Once the tree is lit, the audience will enjoy choir performances at the churches in Historic Downtown Cleveland.
In "reverse caroling" fashion, the audience will walk together to Broad Street United Methodist Church, St. Luke's Episcopal Church, First Presbyterian Church, First Baptist Church Children's Choir at the Lee University Church Street Annex, First Cumberland Presbyterian Church, and end at the Courthouse Plaza with the finale by Cleveland State Community College's Vocal Rhapsody.
"This event is so heart-warming and charming," explained Melissa Woody, vice president of the Chamber of Commerce Convention and Visitors Bureau and event chairperson. "It will definitely fill you with joy and a warm holiday spirit. We look forward to a wonderful evening."
Santa and Mrs. Claus will be in the bandstand at the Courthouse Plaza to greet children and for photos. Parents should bring cameras to capture this special visit with Santa. Enjoy free carriage rides in historic downtown until 8 p.m.
On Saturday, the annual Christmas parade begins at 6 p.m. and travels through historic downtown. It's one of Cleveland's longest running and most popular holiday traditions.
"So much creativity and hard work goes into these floats. It is truly a festive event," said Marr.
All parade entries will feature holiday lights and decorations.
The parade departs from Bradley Central High School, travels north on South Lee Highway to 3rd Street, north on Ocoee Street, around the monument, south on Broad Street, continues on to Inman Street, and back to South Lee Highway to the school.
For more information, call the MainStreet office at 479-1000 or visit the website at www.mainstreetcleveland.com.
The weekend of holiday events concludes with the Lee University School of Music presenting its 25th annual "A Classic Christmas" on Sunday at 3 p.m. in the Conn Center.
Admission to the concert is free and open to the public. However, tickets are required due to limited seating. For ticket reservation and information, call the box office at 423-614-8343.


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According to the National Institutes of Health (NIH), approximately 773,000 Americans have a hip or knee replaced each year.
If you have a joint condition, UPMC is enhancing this now-common surgery with:
Our joint replacement specialists have access to UPMC's incredible support services and resources, including:
UPMC offers the kind of breadth and depth of experience that only a great team of experts can deliver.
Together, we are:
And, through the use of electronic medical records and a system that tracks patient success rates, we're learning more each day while providing comprehensive orthopaedic care.
As leaders in their field, joint replacement surgeons at UPMC are working to set the standards and protocol for joint replacement surgery.
And, as a well-known research center, the University of Pittsburgh attracts some of the greatest minds in the field of medicine. They are heavily involved in research and teaching, and have access to some of the latest breakthroughs available.
Many people can benefit from joint replacement or one o f the many other alternative treatments available to alleviate symptoms or correct joint conditions.
Some common symptoms of joint problems include:
Joint specialists in the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery use joint replacement surgery to treat many conditions, including:
Anyone who has ongoing (chronic) pain or loss of function in a joint may be a candidate for joint replacement surgery.
However, joint pain doesn't usually require joint replacement surgery. Doctors usually try other measures, such as medical intervention, physical therapy, injections, or bracing before resorting to surgery.
Our joint replacement specialists at the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery are experts in a wide variety of treatments and surgical solutions, using the safest techniques available.
At UPMC, we're experts in joint replacement and have experience with many techniques and prosthetic devices. Our operating rooms are supplied for any contingency for primary and revision joint replacement. We are familiar with the issues involving minimally invasive techniques ava ilable, navigation, and newer bearing surfaces.
In a joint replacement, our orthopaedic surgeons replace all or part of the joint with an artificial joint called a prosthesis.
The operation relieves pain and immobility for most people and is sometimes used in cases where bone is diseased or cancerous.
Most of the more modern artificial joints can be expected to last 15 years, and some longer than 20 years.
This surgery is ideal for older people. Younger, more active people have historically worn out parts of an artificial joint earlier. But more modern bearing surfaces appear to be providing longer lasting outcomes and may be appropriate for patients under 50 who require joint repla cement surgery.
To postpone or even avoid having to replace a joint, our doctors may choose another alternative treatment. It all depends on your situation and overall health.
Whenever possible, our orthopaedic surgeons will choose the treatment plan that gives you the most benefit with the least amount of invasive surgery.
Besides non-operative options, some surgical treatment options may include any of the following listed below.
Knee arthroscopy is minimally invasive, requiring only very small incisions.
It is not recommended for arthritis alone, but may be helpful for patients with arthritis complicated by:
UPMC orthopaedic surgeons perform the surgery by inserting a tiny camera inside the knee at the source of the problem. They use the camera as a guide as they insert other instruments to repair the damaged area.
Core decompression is a treatment for necrosis or osteonecrosis, where part of the bone has died due to lack of blood supp ly.
During a core decompression procedure, a surgeon relieves internal bone pressure by drilling a hole into the bone allowing for new blood vessels and cells to reach the area of the bone death.
An osteotomy can help relieve symptoms associated with arthritis when it iss being made worse by deformity.
During this surgery, a UPMC surgeon makes a cut in one of the bones in the lower leg depending on where your pain originates and in the best place to correct the deformity.
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This surgery works by shifting the weight away from the damaged part of your knee to the other side of the knee.
An osteotomy can often delay the need for a knee replacement for up to 10 years, while still living an active life.
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You may be a candidate for joint replacement surgery if you have:
Usually, the ideal candidate is older.
Younger, more active people may put extra stress on artificial joints. This has historically caused them to wear out earlier than expected. For younger patients that require joint replacement, the good news is that the more modern bearing surfaces appear to be wearing out far less.
Joint replacement is helpful for treating many conditions, including:
» Learn more about these joint conditions.
Doctors usually try other measures before resorting to partial or total joint replacement surgery.
Treatments to delay or avoid joint replacement may include:
» Learn more about joint replacement surgery and other treatments.
Many doctors choose not to perform joint replacement surgery if conservative therapy has not been tried or if the pain is not severe enough to justify the risk of surgery.
Even if the surgery would benefit you, there are reasons why you may not be a good candidate such as:
Restrictions may also depend on what joint you're replacing.
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