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Chicagoans take large waves from Sandy in stride
BY JON SEIDEL AND STEFANO ESPOSITO Staff Reporters October 30, 2012 7:56AM
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The city warned people to stay away from Lake Michigan.
But some couldn't resist the tempation of watching powerful waves fueled by sharp, angry winds slam into the lakefront.
Runners, bikers, photographers and dog walkers with nervous pets all roamed North Avenue Beach Tuesday under a gray sky, gazing at what some said were among the largest waves they've seen there.
After Hurricane Sandy ravaged the East Coast, the severe weather reached Chicago's shores in the form of the strong winds and pummeling waves.
"It's beautiful," Werner Ott said. "It's scary and beautiful at the same time."
Most people on the lakefront Tuesday said they hadn't heard the warnings to steer clear of the shore. Chicago Police patrolled the beach in squad cars, and officials did their best to keep runners and bikers from zipping past them onto the part of the lakefront trail they was closed. Security at the entrance to the trail bulked up later as wind gusts seemed to blow even harder.
Ott, who said he is the director of the German cultural center in Chicago, brought his bicycle near the lake.
He said he bikes every day, but on Tuesday, he especially wanted to see what the storm could do. He saw an officer turn away a woman who tried to get on the path.
"Maybe he saved her life," Ott said as waves crashed onto the nearby beach.
Police also seemed to be keeping an eye on photographers, some of whom ventured dangerously close to the water to get a shot of the waves. Bill Hanyzewski said photography is a "rather serious" hobby for him, and he hadn't seen waves so big this time of year.
"I've seen it in winter," Hanyzewski said.
And as always, runners trotted along the lakefront path. Caroline Schell and Gian Fulgoni said they didn't know the weather would be so treacherous.
"I don't care," Schell said. "I love running, and I do it in any weather. I run out here in the snow. It's Chicago."
Fulgoni kept his head down as he ran into the powerful winds.
"It's pretty bad out here," he said as he pushed forward.
Then, moments later, he also called Tuesday's weather "pretty cool."
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My first car
My first car i got was a 1995 Pontiac Grandam se it had the 3.1L V6 and it was a fast car until the tranny went out in it then i had to sell it so i could pay my speeding tickets and now it sits in a junk yard.
Car I wish I still had
My 95 pontiac grandam
My dream car
my 1970 1/2 rsss chevrolet camaro
- Type of racing: Nascar
- Driver: Dale Jr
- Driving song: Riding with the legend
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Hello, Top Speed Auto Group is a place where you can get much-needed tech info on how to repair, modify, and maintain your vehicle. As a member, you will have fun, as we have an area for you to post pictures of your vehicle(s), a place for automotive trivia, and an amazing off-topic area where...
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This Car Club is a firm beliver in having fun but in a safe inviroment, thier is a time & a place for every thing.So If your going to race -Race the Strip not the Streets- One life lost is one to many!We believe in giving back to the community! When the Club has Car shows everyone is welcome to...
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It seems as though some numb-nuts New York pastor by the name of Stephen Kim has written two marriage advice pieces for christian men and women. Not surprisingly, his suggestions come straight out of his never-fail magic book. Seth Andrews of The…Continue
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Happy New Year, everyone! Now that we're off on another 365-day stint of sniping at believers, leave it to America's Best Christian, Betty Bowers, to sum up the year past from her holier-than-EVERYBODY point of view! Have You had YOUR Betty today?!?Continue
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Well, it's that time of year again. Time to gird our loins, put on our battle armor and join the (dah-dah DAAAAAH!) WAR AGAINST CHRISTMAS!!! [groan!] Yeah, most of us have heard that crap before, probably too many times, in fact, how atheists are…Continue
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Joan, I'll bet you are goosebumpy waiting for your great grandbaby! How exciting!
Went to Madison today to see my Gastroenterologist. Have to have an upper endoscopy on Aug. 20, then go see him for follow-up appt. Sept. 9. I hate waiting! I want things done NOW, and the results NOW too! lol.
I read about the storm in Washington, Joan. It seems that the burned out area from the Carlton fire is now extra vulnerable to landslides in such storms. Danger Of Flash Floods And Landslides Grow As Washington Wildfire S...
I hope you're far from the hazards.
Speaking of hazards, a note on texting while driving.
Keep us up to date on the baby.
Funny Weird Al video, ske8eycat, thanks.
Weird Al song about little things that drive me crazy
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Had a terrible wind storm yesterday. Some trees really swayed low to the ground, others continued to stand. A local small community near hear lost 40+ house trailers and injuries. There were several fires, but no calls to this Fire District 8.
Laura reported many people coming into the ER last evening and night.
Doctors started inducing Laurie's baby last night because the baby is 9 pounds and healthy, Laurie's blood pressure is growing into risk levels and so they chose induction. Today was the expected birth day.
at 10:3 AM Laurie is having strong contractions, gave up the plan for a natural childbirth, requested pain relief. Laura and Zac spent the night with her.
I am so goosebumpy!
She is! And we could! But she can't adopt another cat for she is now also allergic to longhairs. BuT I guess she'll think of another project.
Ursula sounds like such a good-hearted person! We could use more humans like her. Is she thinking about adopting another cat?
Ai - my friend just phoned me that she had her last surviving cat put to sleep, so she has to get used to the life without cats. She always adopted the ugliest longhairs from the local shelter - she was allergic to shorthairs. They were really ugly, her longhairs with their crumpled faces, nose problems, eye problems and whatever a cat can get, but they became happy and healthy with Ursula. But you can also become allegic to longhairs...
We had to have our AC on for the last 2 days Randy. This a.m. is nice and cool though, and I love having the windows open!
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Justice Wright graduated with honors in Literature from Yale University in 1986. She received her juris doctorate from Harvard Law School in 1989.Prior to joining the bench, Justice Wright was an Assistant U.S. Attorney for the District of Minnesota, where she represented the United States in complex economic fraud cases and violent crime cases in the United States District Court and the United States Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit. She was awarded the United States Department of Justice Special Achievement Award in 1997 and the United States Department of Justice Director's Award for Public Service in 2000.Before joining the U.S. Attorney's office in 1995, Justice Wright practiced with the Washington, DC, law firm of Hogan & Hartson, LLP. In the education and litigation practice groups, she primarily represented school districts across the nation seeking to enhance educational opportunities for public school students. After law school, Justice Wright was a law clerk for the Honorable Damon J. Keith on the United States Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit.Justice Wright is active in her community, serving on the William Mitchell College of Law Board of Trustees, Saint Paul Academy Board of Trustees, Hubert H. Humphrey Institute of Public Affairs Advisory Council, and the Minnesota Lawyer Advisory Board. She has previously served on the Mardag Foundation Board of Directors, the Ramsey County Community Corrections Advisory Committee, the Federal Bar Association of Minnesota Board of Directors, the Saint Paul Chamber Orchestra Board of Directors, the Girl Scout Council of Saint Croix Valley Board of Directors, the Hamline University Women in Leadership Advisory Council, the Yale Alumni Schools Committee, and the Saint Paul Public Schools Graduate Standards Advisory Committee. Justice Wright is a member of the American Bar Association, the Minnesota State Bar Association, the Ramsey County Bar Association, the Minnesota Association of Black Lawyers, the Minnesota Women Lawyers Advisory Committee, and the National Association of Women Judges.
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Last week, the story of 26-year-old mom to be Natasha Hill went viral, appearing on sites from BuzzFeed to CNET to Today, and even earning an SNL spoof. The Los Angeles based Ms. Hill was supposedly chosen from a pool of 80 applicants to be paid $5,000 by the baby-naming site Baby Ballot for letting the Internet choose her child's name. The list of names was supposed to be chosen by Belly Ballot and several advertisers, and the final names would be voted on in an online poll.
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About fathers71's Garage
About me and my passion for cars
I have always loved cars. I remember at about age 8 helping dad replace the clutch on his Willys Overland wagon. My older sister and I would run that car up & down the driveway using the starter button. Dad could not understand why the battery was always flat. After I got out of the service in 1970 got involved with sports cars. Spent many hours as part of a pit crew for a friend who raced Corvettes in SCCA TransAm series. I bought our 1971 Olds Cutlass in 1989 and have had the body redone twice and have redone the interior. We have driven this from Iowa to Detroit twice for the Woodward Dream Cruise. 7 years ago added the 55 chevy 3100 Series 2 pickup to my garage. We completed the street rodding of the truck last year and have had a blast with it since! Both of our grown sons are into hotrods also. David has a 1953 Plymouth Suburban wagon, a 1960 Chevy Impalla low rider/chopped project and a 1973 Ponitac Granville Convert. The younger son, Jared has a 1946 Chevy fat fender street rod. All 3 of the grandkids show interst in cars and have won awards with their pedal cars. Owning cars, driving cars, working on cars and talking to like minded people about cars is my idea of living!!
I am in the Rollin Relics Car Club and am a member of th eGoodguys and the Parroahs car clubs
My first car
1950 Chevy paid $100.00 for it at Speed Chumley's Car Lot
Car I wish I still had
1962 Impalla Sport 327 Auto
My dream car
I'm driving them!
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- Type of racing: NASCAR
- Driver: Mikey Waltrip, Carl Edwards
- Car movie: Hollywood Knights
- Car magazine: Custom Classic Trucks, Goodtimes Gazette
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5 Things I Learned in Hartford
With more NHL games canceled it was time to make my way to another AHL game. Last month I went to the Times Union Center in Albany to watch the Devils at home, so this time I decided to head into enemy territory – Hartford, Connecticut. Here are a few things I learned from the XL Center and the Connecticut Whale.
1. Corner seats are pretty amazing.
Since AHL tickets are more affordable then tickets to any NHL game, I've been taking advantage and sitting right on the glass. I know, I know, you can't see a thing that close but I rarely have a chance to sit in these seats at the Prudential Center so I'm going for it while I can. For this game I tried corner seats and they were awesome! You get to be right up there for all the corner battles and big hits. You can hear the puck sliding along the boards at your feet and come face to face with pucks that are shot wide. I may or may not have jumped up a couple times thanks to high flying pucks.
2. Hot dogs were no where near as good as at the Times Union Center.
The Times Union Center in Albany had the best hot dogs I've ever had at an arena. Ever. The XL Center hot dogs fell short, way short. In their defense, it was Dollar Dog night so it's probably a bad night to judge. What does a dollar hot dog at an AHL game look like? Exactly how you think it would. My advice is to avoid the hot dogs on Dollar Dog night.
3. A whale mascot costume is pretty difficult to pull off.
4. Connecticut Whale fans like to fist pump more than anyone in Jersey.
Any time there was a stoppage the time was filled with a classic Jersey fist pump. I know it's a love/hate thing, but it definitely made me feel right at home. They also had a good wave going which is always fun.
5. The Devils/Rangers rivalry also lives in Connecticut.
We were really happy to see a good number of Devils fans at the game, but the Ranger/Whale fans were not. The taunting was not limited to fans. The Whale mascot, Pucky, got involved too. Pucky loves to dance around Devils' fans in the crowd after a Whale goal. Thanks to the Albany win, we were the ones who got the last dance.
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Quick UH facts
With all the discussion on tuition costs, efficiency and accountability, I'd like share to some factoids that may help differentiate between myths and realities.
UHERO preliminary report: Preliminary results from a report to be completed by UHERO (UH Economic Research Organization) found that $2.92 billion of education related expenditures are attributable to the University of Hawaii System. This generated $5.02 billion in local business sales, $1.4 billion in employee earnings, $255 million in state tax revenues, and nearly 37,000 jobs in Hawaii in fiscal year 2012.
Tax revenues: The state gives the university about $356 million in state tax revenues. UH is generating $255 million in state tax revenues. As a reference point, I am told that the 37,000 jobs created by UH, is more than the number of jobs in the entire construction industry in Hawaii.
On tuition costs: The Association of Public Land Grant Universities (APLU) says the average list price for tuition/fees at pubic universities is $8,655.00, $15,000 at for-profit universities and $29,000 at private universities. Also, 68 percent of first time students at public universities received a grant or scholarship with an average award of $6,900.
To put things into perspective, the average annual cost of childcare was higher than one year's in-state tuition/fees at a four-year public university or college in 35 states and the District of Columbia.
On student debt: Students who borrow money to attend college have an average debt of $22,000 at public universities and $28,000 at private universities, according to APLU.
Rising costs: Many are asking, "Why is the cost of a public education rising faster than inflation?" APLU's study says steep declines in state support are the driving force behind increases in tuition. In fact, over the past decade, public university tuition has risen less than the decline in state funding per student funding in many states.
Employment benefits of college: College graduates have unemployment rates of 4.1 percent. High school drop-outs have unemployment rates of 12.7 percent.
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As part of the campaign, the 55by25.org website has been launched with specific ideas to help parents from the birth of their children through college, for the students themselves, as well as for businesses and community organizations to participate in. An aggressive radio campaign is also running throughout the spring to heighten awareness of this issue and encourage action to increase Hawaii's educational capital.


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No tears in the writer, no tears in the reader. No surprise in the writer, no surprise in the reader.
– Robert Frost
Read widely, think broadly, judge wisely.
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The more you read, the more you learn, the more you learn, the smarter you are.
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The book to read is not the one that thinks for you but the one which makes you think.
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A reader lives a thousand lives before he dies. The man who never reads lives only one.
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Thinking is more powerful than talking. Reading is more enlightening than seeing.
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Always read something that will make you look good if you die in the middle of it.
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The food we eat feeds our body but the novels we read feed our mind.
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Me: *handing my friend the book* Here, read it.
If you lay in your bed at night & haven't learned anything new that day. Get out of the bed & read a book.
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Today a reader, tomorrow a leader.
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A signature style that lures back regular donors and offers enough élan to attract new wallets—that's always the challenge for charities that mount fund raisers. But when the economy is shaky and the party crowd gets selective, organizers must pull out all the stops to draw the numbers they need.
Human centerpieces, manmade snow, furniture that moved and breathed, white tigers and toga-clad men were among the innovative details that left guests gasping as Sarasota soirees rose to a new level this past season. Party planners took big risks. They bought furniture, braved the elements, staged strange new dances and surprised guests with unexpected elements.
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By all accounts, Frampton's White on
"We had white tigers, snow machines, a white hot tub bubbling and even a dentist making people's teeth white," says Frampton. "The effect was rather jaw-dropping. I think we were able to move people out of their comfort zone. That is what you want—a party that puts people's emotions on a roller coaster and causes them to feel a bit wobbly."
Indeed, one of our hottest trends takes fund raising out of the banquet hall and into the street. Take last winter's Chillounge, an evening of entertainment under the stars to benefit the Sarasota Conservation Foundation. Palm Avenue merchant Rainer Scheer, of Design O'Fresco, dreamed up the concept. He purchased three containers of outdoor furnishings and created 40 chic outdoor lounges along
More than 3,500 guests sampled food and drink from downtown restaurants. Entertainment ran the gamut from opera solos to tango dancers, with a Brazilian parade thrown in for fun. It was so successful that Scheer has been invited to take his concept to other cities.
"I had a vision and took a big risk," says Scheer, "and the result was fantastic. Every detail, from the acoustics achieved by attaching speakers to palm trees to the perfect positioning of the daybeds, was perfect. You have to do it right and if so, the people will respond."
Airplane hangars are another newly popular party venue. Steve Patmagrian of New Atmosphere Productions dubs Rectrix Aviation awesome. "The space is cavernous and pristine, with gleaming white epoxy floors so clean you could eat off them," he says. "We did the Ferrari event benefiting the
Event planner Tony Falcone turned two Dolphin Aviation hangars into the Roman Forum for the Wellness Community Flight of Hope. "An artist painted immense panels to create a surround that looked like ancient
Dramatic decorations do give party-goers something to talk about, and people can't stop talking about Galaxy Ball, the out-of-this-world rendition of this year's YMCA Going for the Gold party. Glowing planets suspended from the ceiling, immense backdrops of moon and earth and black tablecloths with spiky silver centerpieces transformed the Euclid YMCA into an interplanetary disco. White pinpoint lights illuminated giant ice sculptures while moving constellations and planet orbits were projected on giant screens. After 17 years, you need something fresh and new to entice people to come to the party, says YMCA Foundation president Karin Gustafson. "If you are going to spend an evening somewhere," she says, "you want to be surrounded by something that captures the imagination."
Party-goers also buzzed about the custom-built gold pyramids made of fresh flowers weighing in at 50 pounds apiece that enlivened the G.WIZ Butterfly Ball. The science museum had played host to a King Tut exhibit all year, and Molly DeMeulenaere and Keren Shani-Lifrak of Rambunktious Productions played on the theme for the party decor.
The same team collaborated with furniture designer Jason Champion to craft a 100-foot-long fantasy tunnel for the Sarasota Film Festival's Reel Experience party at The Lake Club in Lakewood Ranch. "When our clients start talking about decor, we do not take them into the warehouse and tell them to pick what they want," explains Shani-Lifrak. "We ask them to describe their vision. And then we make it happen."
Their nonconformist concepts have involved draping fabric over aircraft cable to create a sumptuous tent in the desert and building gargantuan, pineapple-shaped live topiaries. A current project for the Boys & Girls Clubs has Rambunktious hard at work on two- and three-dimensional city skylines and comic book characters for a Hometown Heroes theme. "Nobody wants to do just another gala," says DeMeulenaere. "You must intrigue guests and give them something they have never seen before."
Flowers in a vase are over, say experts—and you didn't see any at the Sarasota Film Festival's opening night gala. The
Jennifer Grondahl of Maestro Events took an entire year to research the sport of kings to develop a concept for the Sarasota Polo Return to Persia Ball, complete with belly dancers, tarot card readings and fire performers. "Polo originated in
Guests were instructed to dress in "Bogart and Bergman chic"—white dinner jackets for the men and elegant gowns for the women—for the
Even live entertainment has been pushed to new levels. WUSF Public Broadcasting staged An Artful Intimate Evening at Mark and Jennie Famiglio's Siesta Key home, complete with an elegant full-course dinner, an opera singer, the complete 100-member Key Chorale chorus, fireworks and manmade snow. Scot Kauffman of WUSF says guests were completely delighted. "The party made people feel that they belonged in a special way," says Kauffman, "with a shared spirit for the cause."
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Collaborate with another nonprofit on your next big bash? It's an idea worth exploring.
What if benefit planners could ride out a turbulent economy in the same boat? Collaboration between causes is a concept the women behind Rambunktious Productions believe could work. "By joining together, you double your budget and halve your expenses," says Karen Shani-Lifrak. "You increase your pool of prospective sponsors along with your guest list. You have a greater number of volunteers. And so many causes lend themselves to partnership because their mission is similar and their target audience is comprised of people who share the same goals and vision." Charities for mental health issues, hospitals and medical research make a good fit, Shani-Lifrak and Molly DeMeulenaere say. Children's services often mesh with human resources, education and the arts. "Collaboration ties people together in a common pursuit," says Shani-Lifrak. "Partnering may mean that smaller committees and causes can combine their efforts and resources to create something really big."


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Major League Baseball fans and probably many other people are familiar with the beating of Bryan Stow on Opening Night of this year in Los Angeles. Basically, some vicious people, "Dodgers fans" came at him, a Giants fan, from behind and beat him savagely. The story is really beyond terrible.
This weekend, there was a shooting outside Candlestick Park in San Francisco after a Raiders/Niners game and it drew immediate comparisons to the Stow case, although there are some obvious and major differences. You can read about it here.
What it all comes down to, though, is fan-on-fan violence. I don't think as a trend it's necessarily growing (there have always been fights outside of games), but the attention on it certainly is. I can't quite pinpoint why, but I would guess it has to do with a growing diversity in sports fans (hey, people like me!) and that a lot of people really want to go to games without lots of rowdiness, let alone these fights or beatings.
Call me what you will for saying this, but to me going to a ballgame is like going to the movie theatre or a play or a concert. At none of those events do I think selling alcohol really makes sense. I remember being struck by reading a tweet from someone who was going to an important game with his favorite team and he said he wasn't going to be drinking because he wanted to remember this one. I choked when I read that. Does that mean that some percentage of people routinely drink so much at sporting events that they don't remember it? Probably yes.
That makes me sad. That makes me very, very sad.
Now I do know that there are plenty of people who just want to be able to get a beer and leave it at that. And I understand that. I guess I just have to ask, Would it be that much worse if you got a soda instead?
I mean, take it from the drunk driving perspective. There have been times walking back to the parking lot with a crowd where I've questioned my sanity at getting on the road with these people. I don't know any stats on accidents after games, but I would guess there's something there. The bottom line is that drunk people = impaired people = potential for a whole host of problems.
It's a culture, really, but I think at this point it's a culture that is destructive and does not make sense. On the Giants radio station, a good half of all the sponsorships are from beer companies. So when they then give a line about drinking responsibly or getting a designated driver, I have to roll my eyes a little bit.
Which brings me to my main point… what if they really just stopped selling alcohol at baseball games or football games or any other sporting events? What if Minute Maid Park was the norm instead of Coors Field? I'm sure the stadiums would argue that right now they can control the issue with stopping the sale of beer after the seventh inning and whatever, but the fact is that isn't working. Whenever you outlaw something you unwittingly, perhaps, create a black market of people sneaking in their own, but I think they could deal with that too, if they wanted to.
I can hear a million voices that would disagree with what I'm saying but I just think the negatives far outweigh the positives in this situation.
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The Mexican Sister (Adelpha fessonia) is one of the varieties of butterflies you'll encounter in the living "Butterflies & Blooms" exhibit at the Chicago Botanic Garden.
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Hundreds of brilliantly colored butterflies are darting around the "Butterflies & Blooms" exhibition at the Chicago Botanic Garden.
As beautiful as they are to watch, they're not just there for show, though.
The exhibit, which runs to Sept 2, offers an opportunity to learn all about the life cycle and benefits of these fascinating creatures.
On opening weekend, a booth was set up for people to learn what to plant in their yard to attract butterflies.
Horticulturist Courtney Quigley said that on opening day, 830 butterflies were set to float around the 2,800-square-foot white mesh enclosure on the lawn of the Learning Campus.
"They come from all over the world," Quigley said. "The three main areas we focus on are Asia, Africa and the Americas."
Quigley noted that visitors will be able to observe the entire gamut of butterfly behaviors. "We get them in as pupa, which most people refer to as cocoons, but that term only has to do with moths," she said.
"The visitors can see everything from them being attached to these wooden dowels and moving around, to emerging and then their wings growing. And then we release them."
After that, visitors can watch them eating and mating. "Absolutely every butterfly behavior the visitors are able to see," Quigley said.
This is the second year that the Chicago Botanic Garden has hosted the exhibition.
Once again, volunteers will answer questions and rescue the less brave visitors by taking butterflies off people "that are kind of freaked out," Quigley said.
"We also have four different eating trays for the butterflies, and there were a lot of questions about how the butterflies eat."
It turns out that, like Chicago Botanic Garden visitors, the butterflies dine on food from the cafe — but only when it's no longer appealing to people.
"Slightly bruised, old or rotten fruit, which is what butterflies prefer," Quigley said. "They don't have any chewing mouth parts. They drink everything."
The variety of plants that form the "Blooms" portion of the exhibition provide nectar for the butterflies.
"We don't have any host plants because we're not allowed to deal with butterfly eggs because they're so small and so easy to escape. Since these are exotic species, we want to keep everybody happy in the tent," Quigley said. "We only have nectar-providing plants."
Quigley said what she finds most fascinating about them is how their eyes work. "They see a whole different world than we do. We see up to violet on the ultraviolet spectrum and they see a couple colors that we're able to, but nothing on the lower frequencies." They do, however, see higher-frequency colors that humans are not able to detect.
Most butterflies have a short lifespan — two week to four weeks — but some, like the monarchs, live about six months. Despite that, butterflies serve a purpose.
"They're excellent pollinators," Quigley said.
Myrna Petlicki is a Chicago Sun-Times freelance writer.


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Fervent Records' soulful recording artist Dara Maclean releases the first in a series of five videos today from "Dara Maclean Live: The Ocean Way Sessions." The videos were filmed at Nashville's famous Ocean Way Studios as she recorded a rare session with the entire band in the room together playing live. This week, Maclean also embarks on the... More »
Fervent Record's Big Daddy Weave secures the top spot on both the NCA and Christian AC Monitored charts with "Redeemed" this week. Only five other songs have captured the No. 1 spot on the NCA chart this year. "Redeemed," their second release from Love Come to Life, hit the No. 1 spot on the Christian AC Indicator chart last month making it the... More »
Internationally-renowned recording artist Jason Castro premieres official "Only A Mountain" video today on YouTube (Watch it here: http://smarturl.it/onlyamountainvideo). "Only A Mountain," the title track from his Word Entertainment debut album due out January 15, is currently... More »
Fervent Records 14-time Dove Award nominated band and best-selling new CCM artist of 2004, BarlowGirl (Alyssa, Lauren and Rebecca), are retiring after they release their final single, "Hope Will Lead Us On," on October 30. As their fans have been instrumental in their success, the sister trio want them to conduct their final interview. On... More »
Fervent Record's Big Daddy Weave, one of Christian music's Top 10 most played artists at radio during the past decade, has just scored another No. 1 with "Redeemed." The single, their second release from Love Come to Life, is one of only six songs to top the Christian AC Monitored chart this year. "Redeemed" has also climbed to No. 2 on... More »
Due to increasing demand, K-LOVE Radio and 25 Entertainment are adding three dates to the Acoustic Christmas Tour which kicks off November 29 in Oklahoma City, OK. The tour featuring Sanctus Real, Sidewalk Prophets and Dara Maclean will also visit newly added cities: Reno, NV, on Dec. 10, Midland, TX, on Dec. 15 and San Antonio, TX, on Dec. 16... More »
The 'A Very Special Christmas' holiday music series, benefiting Special Olympics, will celebrate its 25th anniversary this holiday season with the release of two new albums of holiday music advancing the Special Olympics movement and bringing joy and peace to athletes and their families around the world:
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Rogue Saints, the fourth release from Word Films, is out today on DVD. The multi-award winning inspirational, comedy is the directorial debut of revered interactive graphics designer Adam Lubanski. Rogue Saints" is a roller coaster of drama, comedy, adventure and romance that ultimately leads to the discovery of a whole different... More »
2011 Dove Awards' "Artist of the Year," Francesca Battistelli, is back with the release of her Christmas album, Christmas (iTunes link: http://smarturl.it/francescachristmas ), out today on Fervent Records. Produced by Dove Award winner Ian Eskelin... More »
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So I missed today's Giants game because I was at a mini-baseball tournament (massive tournament for mini-baseball players) with an ump who may or may not have been Balkin' Bob Davidson in disguise. You know, Bob was suspended a game on May 18th this year and although I imagine he has served that and is back in action now, who knows, maybe he decided to brush up on his umping skills by going back to the basics? It sure looked like it. Over the course of three games in one day, he probably called upwards of six balks, on both teams. It was kind of weird, kind of funny and kind of horrible. Also, yes, there were three games in one day. Why do they put these kids – and, yeah, their long-suffering sisters – through this? One coffee and one overpriced passion fruit-peach-guava juice smoothie later, I am alive and still hearing "balk!" in my head.
I read that Melky was the star of the show for today's final game in Miami, which the Giants captured by a final of 3-2. That guy is a one man team, for reals. I don't generally work up the motivation to vote for the All Star Game until the last day or close to it, but I am feeling quite motivated at the moment. Because Melky is that smashing.
I decided to see if I could find a good GIF of Melky and I stumbled across this one on CBS Sports. It made me smile and I watched it, oh, one million times so I figured I should share the love. Grin. Be glad there is only one – scratch that, two – balk obsessed umps on the seven continents. I mean, I haven't exactly scoured Antarctica or anything, so that's just a guess. But probably a safe one.
Also! Thoughts go out to my Favorite Ranger Other Than Yu 'Cause He's Yu (not you). I'm talking about Alexi Ogando, who's day-to-day with a bruised right hand. X-rays were negative, so he should be raring to go soon. In the meantime, send virtual blueberry muffins his way.
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p.s. Hear about this guy who hit a homer by basically hurling his bat at the ball? Interesting new technique. They should introduce Handless Home Run Derby to the ceremonies in July.


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No longer have to put all the cushions up in the rafters. Nice looking and compact.Storage for all my patio table & chairs, loveseat and chaise, plus decorative pillows.
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This storage bin holds all of our cushions for our deck furniture, six cushion sofa, two two cushion chairs plus ottoman cushion. We did have a problem with a small amount of water getting in but it might have been because of where we placed it on the deck... water flowing off the roof.... Have moved it to another location and put a tarp over it so that should solve the problem. Its beautifully made and fit our needs...
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I love it, it's very big, protects from heavy rain, very easy to fold away and takes little space when folded, great product, good quality.
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I have been intrigued by the Gingerline for a while and thanks to Timeout, I was able to experience it for myself last Thursday - for free! Thanks Timeout and Sony! There was a lot of built up and it only added to the excitement of the event. Well planned, entertaining characters (actors and fellow diners). Though initially it did feel a bit like a school trip as we were split into groups. That was quickly dispelled as soon as the first drink arrived and everyone settled down to eat. The drinks were top notch and the whole evening was only let down by the food. Meagre portions, cold and first course was 2 cherry tomatoes wrapped in undercooked puff pastry! The design etc was superb though ad I loved the venue. I've lived jn Shoreditch for 3 years and have never felt so 'East London' as I did that night. I would really recommend it for taking a first or second date, you won't run out of things to say and if the date runs out of steam, there are probably other fishes in the cavernous arches of Haggerston!
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Kauai: Hiking Holidays
Up to 90% of the entire Kauai is inaccessible by typical transport. That is why the island facilitates great hiking experiences. There are just too many sites and sights within this paradise that should be explored—on foot. Indeed, hiking is truly an ideal way to explore and enjoy the natural splendor of Kauai first-hand.
Needless to say further, Kauai is an amazing island with breath-taking sceneries. You can aim to see major waterfalls, which mostly require hours of hiking. You may take short hikes from specific roads or opt to go through hiking trails that may require all day of challenge.
The 3 Best Hiking Trails in Kauai
It is advisable that before you go on a hiking holiday in the island, you should do some research to know which trails to take. The Department of Land and Natural Resources as well as the Division of State Parks can provide you with accurate maps, which can be helpful in navigation. There are several recommended hiking trails but if it is your first time to go, the three most popular are the Kukui, Kuilau Ridge, and Kalalau Trails.
1. The Kukui Trail is a 5-mile trail dropping about 2,000 feet into the Waimea Canyon. It offers a short route going to the canyon floor. As a form of reward from nature, there is a huge swimming hole at the canyon's bottom.
2. The Kuilau Ridge Trail is a 4.2-mile hike that offers picturesque views of a wealth of flora and several waterfalls. Its trailhead is a mile from the University of Hawaii Agricultural Experimental Station.
3. The Kalalau Trail is noted for being the original hiking route going to Kalalau Valley. It offers panoramic views of the equally popular Kee Beach and Na Pali Coast. Many hikers decide to take an overnight camp and spend the night at Hanakapial, where you can mingle with other hiking adventurists for a unique nightlife. This trail is most suited for experienced hikers for logical reasons.
Hiking Safety Tips for Kauai
Be sure to prepare for your hiking holiday before going to Kauai. As mentioned, it will be advisable to get a map of the trails first. It will be more fun to hike with your family or friends, although some adventurists opt to hike alone. Pack your hiking essentials especially drinking water as drinking freshwater from streams and ponds may not be advisable for health safety reasons.
Wear a good and reliable pair of hiking shoes (preferably with tread), a pair of light pants or shorts and a light shirt. Don't forget to bring with you light rain jackets and even mosquito repellents (for overnight hiking). If you are taking a tougher and longer hike, bring flashlights, compass, sweaters, first aid kit, and sufficient water and food to nourish you all throughout the activity. Bringing of mobile phones is also advisable.
Hiking in Kauai can really be fun. If you are planning a holiday vacation in this island paradise, it is advisable that you don't forget scheduling a hiking activity. Take any of the trails and you will see what kind of rewards from nature you can behold.


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In this memoir, a sequel to the immensely popular autobiography, TALES OF ALASKA'S BUSH RAT GOVERNOR, former governor Jay Hammond spins more delightful yarns about the fascinating people and humorous situations he has encountered from one end of Alaska to the other, from wild tales about life in the Bush to stories about the hot air-filled legislative halls in Juneau. Hammond is one of Alaska's great storytellers, and he remains one of the state's most beloved and admired public figures twenty years after leaving office.
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ABOUT THE AUTHOR: A former Marine fighter pilot from upstate New York, Jay Hammond headed north to Alaska after service in the Pacific during World War II. He became a trapper, bush pilot, fisherman, guide, government wolf hunter, poet, environmentalist, and finally a reluctant politician who endeared himself to Alaskans. For this, he says, Alaskans punished him by electing him governor--twice.


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Over 110 race cars packed the pit area on Kear's Speed Shop Fan Appreciation Night and we were there to catch all the action! Some familiar faces visited us in victory lane, while another picked up his first win in 2010 at Attica Raceway Park. Check out our photo gallery for all the action!
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(08-04-2011 10:50 PM)natejeffries Wrote: I gave in to Target and bought a Goodwin blaster box - 12 packs. Absolute garbage. I am guessing that this is about as awful as it gets. I have to admit I like the set but the offerings are pathetically slim and you can get stuck with some real crap like a surfer or a snowboarder. Highlights: Jim Fitzsimmons SP Rube Foster SP Amy Rodriguez SP (Who?) Harry Truman SP Jules Verne SP If these are so SP why are they not serially numbered and why did I get five of them? Black mini John Lamb (pitching prospect) Black mini Matt Lipka (weak baseball prospect) Black mini john mallinger (a golfer I never heard of) The box hit apparently is a Figures of Sport Paul Rabil Lacrosse card. That's right - lacrosse.
(08-05-2011 02:48 AM)TheLastDude Wrote: If you like the set, how is it "garbage", "pathetically slim", or "real crap"? Did you not research the set before you bought a box? This product is simply a lot more non-baseball oriented than even A&G is, but there is still some decent stuff in it. The SP base cards are not supposed to be super short printed, just a little more difficult to get. You'll get either a base SP or a mini in every pack.
(08-05-2011 10:44 AM)natejeffries Wrote: For 20 bucks, I got a lacrosse player as my best card. That is why it is crap.
(08-05-2011 03:36 PM)thelegendjerryrice Wrote: EVERY box is a luck of the draw. No matter what box it is. And because you didn't pull $100 or $200 out of a $20 box it makes it crap right ?
(08-05-2011 05:11 PM)natejeffries Wrote: That's not true. Most boxes these days give you at least something cool for your money - either a game used, auto, or low serial numbered parallel. This really was a junk box.


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Dominex Veggie Fries are described as breaded Italian style eggplant fries ... with 65% less sodium than the leading brand of French Fries. There's a lot of underlying themes going on with this product - well, more like the things I made up in my head - but still, I sense an Italian vs. French fries battle and a eggplant vs. potato fries match-up.
If this were an Italian vs French war, then the French would have won. But don't get me wrong, it wouldn't have been a massacre, as the Dominex eggplant fries aren't too bad. They are thick, like crinkle cut fries, and when eaten hot (not burn your tongue hot of course), then the contrast between the crispy outside and softer "mushy eggplant" interior was pleasant. But as the fries cooled, the softer texture took over and it just wasn't appealing anymore. I like Dominex Eggplant Burgers, but the fries I'm really not a fan of unfortunately. Potatoes win!
A serving of Dominex provides 160 calories, 9 grams of total fat, 1.5 grams of which is saturated (14% and 8% of the DV), 80 mg of sodium (3% of the DV), 4 grams of fiber, 2 grams of sugars and 2 grams of protein. The ingredients list includes, eggplant, soybean oil, wheat flour, water, corn starch, spices, garlic powder, dehydrated parsley, onion powder, extracts of paprika and annatto, and natural flavors.
For comparison, a 84 gram serving of Ore Ida Golden Crinkles, provides 120 calories, 3.5 grams of total fat, 2 grams of which is saturated (6% and 9% of the DV), 310 mg of sodium (9% of the DV), 2 grams of fiber, 2 grams of protein and less than 1 gram of sugars.
I received samples of Dominex Eggplant Fries to review, but the suggested retail price for a 396 gram bag is $4.49.
I do love getting food products to review, but alas, it's always hard to write about something received that I didn't particularly care for, as was the case here. I wouldn't buy this myself - I would stick to either regular potato fries or Alexia Sweet Potato Fries.


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The country was young in 1812, but Louisiana had already been around for a while. Although we achieved statehood only on April 30, 1812, we had been a colony under France from 1699-1763 and Spain from 1763-1803. With the Louisiana Purchase in 1803, of course, Louisiana became an American possession. Although it was rough going at first, with the Louisiana Catholic French and Spanish Creole culture colliding with the Americans, we all pulled together when the country went to war. In many ways, America gained its identity as a nation during the War of 1812. Certainly, that's when our "song" was written– what later became our national anthem, The Star Spangled Banner.
This week, we get to relive those events of 200 years ago, when the very young United States of America went to war with England in the War of 1812. Louisiana played a part in the war, of course, and NOLA Navy Week is kicking off the commemoration of the war this week, from April 17 through April 23. Similar celebrations will take place in Norfolk, New York, Cleveland, Boston and Baltimore, but we get the honor of beginning and ending the celebration. In 2015, on the bicentennial of the Battle of New Orleans, there'll be another celebration. And that's only appropriate, because the British were out to get us here in 1812, and we stood our ground at the Battle of New Orleans, Battle of Lake Borgne, and another assault in Algiers and later at Fort St. Philip in lower Placquemines Parish before the British finally gave up.