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Should You Dump Dairy?
Increase Your Calcium Intake With Fruits and Veggies
By Jennifer Oldham, Special to Lifescript
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Think all that milk and yogurt is keeping osteoporosis away? Not according to controversial research by health expert Amy Joy Lanou, Ph.D., which blasts the benefits of dairy for strong bones. Read on to find out why…
We're eating more dairy foods than ever before. But osteoporosis rates in the U.S. are still reaching epidemic proportions.
In fact, half of U.S. women will break bones in their spine, hip, wrist or back because of osteoporosis at some point after their 50
birthday, according to the Office of the Surgeon General. And these numbers could double or triple by 2020.
The problem: "Our diet is destroying bone," says Amy Joy Lanou, Ph.D., an assistant professor of health and wellness at the University of North Carolina-Asheville, where she teaches nutrition and women's health.
Lanou explains her dramatic discoveries in a book she co-authored (with health writer Michael Castleman),
Building Bone Vitality: A Revolutionary Diet Plan to Prevent Bone Loss and Reverse Osteoporosis
Despite what we've been led to believe, milk and other dairy foods don't reduce fracture risk, according to data they analyzed from 1,200 studies on calcium and bone health. In fact, they even increased the risk.
According to Lanou, animal proteins like dairy increase acidity in the blood. Our blood then drains calcium from our bones to remove the acidity. For our bodies to reap the calcium benefits of these foods, we need to balance them out by eating more alkaline foods, like fruits and vegetables.
"Diets that are richest in fruits and vegetables and most modest in animal protein" protect best against fracture risk, Lanou says.
Trading some animal proteins for more efficient calcium sources, like beans and greens, and walking 30-60 minutes a day is the key to better bone health, she says.
These fixes reduce your chances of osteoporotic fractures by 50%, according to Lanou, who's also a senior nutrition scientist for the Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine – a Washington, D.C., nonprofit that promotes better nutrition and preventive medicine.
We sat down with Lanou to learn more about her findings.
Can you explain why the typical American high-protein, high-calcium diet is bad for bone health?
I'm not saying adding additional calcium is bad for bone. I do think the over-consumption of proteins, particularly from animal sources, is harming bones.
When we digest animal protein-rich foods [including dairy], they become amino acids as they go across the small intestine [and] slightly increase blood acidity.
The body doesn't like acid in the blood, so it [leaches] calcium compounds from bone to readjust to a nearly neutral state. Then it dumps both acid and calcium out into the urine.
Why is plant-based calcium better than dairy?
The calcium in plant foods tends to be better absorbed [by bones].
With milk, about 32% of the calcium is absorbed. With cabbage and beans, it's 50%, and in some cases a little higher.
[Also], plant foods don't increase calcium loss from the body the way some dairy foods, like cheese, do.
What are our best, most absorbable calcium sources?
Greens and beans. Cabbage-family vegetables [kale, broccoli, cauliflower, Brussels sprouts] are always on the top of my list.
Meat eaters should have three servings a day of some type of [plant-based] calcium-rich food [to balance out the acid from meat and other proteins]. Tofu, figs, almonds, fortified nondairy milks and juices are also great choices.
The only green exception is spinach. It has a fair amount of calcium, but it isn't well-absorbed.
Pretty much all beans are good sources. People don't realize how mineral- and vitamin-rich beans are. So, have some hummus dip with lunch or a black bean burrito for dinner.
What other nutrients do we need for bone health?
There are 17 different nutrients important for bone [ranging from fluoride, which helps harden minerals in teeth and bones, to vitamin B6; bones become weak when you don't get enough of it].
A key one is vitamin C. It's important for collagen, and that makes up the matrix that is the structure of bone.
If you choose a variety of foods, you should get all the nutrients you need.
Why do we think dairy is so good for fighting osteoporosis?
There's [logic] to the assumption that if
is low-bone calcium, and dairy foods have calcium, then [taking calcium] would take care of the problem.
There's also pressure from the dairy industry to keep looking for the positive benefit of dairy foods on the body.
But getting calcium into the bone and keeping it there [are different stories].
Adding more calcium to the body doesn't mean more calcium is getting in, and staying in, bones.
How effective are calcium supplements?
If you sit on your couch and take a calcium pill, there's no reason for that calcium to move into bone.
Whatever source it's coming from, if you don't have a way to move the calcium from supplement to bone – such as if vitamin D isn't present [in your diet] – [your bones aren't getting the benefits of it].
How much calcium do women need a day for strong bones?
At least 500 milligrams.
It depends on your overall dietary pattern. If you're using a lot of the calcium you're eating to neutralize the acidity of your food [from animal proteins], then it's not going to go into bone. So you might need 700-800 milligrams a day.
There's some evidence that calcium intake below 500 milligrams a day is harmful.
Can you tell us more about new research on how calcium affects bone health?
There's strong epidemiological evidence showing that as calcium intake goes up, fracture rates go up. So the solution we've proposed to take better care of bones isn't working.
If you look at the Nurses' Health Study [a long-running investigation into women's health], you see there isn't a strong [positive] association between calcium intake and fracture rates.
In fact, two-thirds of studies show no relationship between high calcium intake and fracture rates.
So how should we alter our eating habits overall?
A modest-size turkey and provolone sandwich on wheat bread requires 5-7 cups of raw vegetables, or fruits, to neutralize the acid [from the meat and cheese]. You can eat some highly acidic foods, but if you consume large quantities, you're going to be working hard to balance out the acidity.
I generally recommend [leaning] toward a vegetarian diet.
People ask me, "If I want to keep meat in my diet, how would you recommend doing it?"
I tell them to think of it as a condiment – like a vegetable stir-fry with chicken strips, or some salmon on a large green salad.
Or they can think about it in terms of volume. The amount of meat on your food should be relatively small [compared with] the amount of plant matter.
It's difficult for people to make that shift, [especially] with fruit. But there are so many fruits that come ready to eat. Think bananas, berries, apples.
There's no cooking involved. The hard part is getting into the habit of buying them.
When you open the refrigerator, grab berries instead of cheese.
Do you recommend becoming a vegan to get the most bone benefits?
No. You just have to shift your diet to at least 6-9 servings of fruits and vegetables a day – two at every meal, plus two snacks of fruits or vegetables and a moderate intake of [animal-based] foods.
I try to help people see the places where they're already eating things that could easily be converted.
If you're having spaghetti with meatballs once a week, why not change it to pasta marinara or primavera? You can eat the same foods and shift an ingredient or two in those foods.
But is a vegan diet a better option than eating meat?
I think so ... only because it's easier. If you just don't eat many acid-forming foods – including meats of all kinds, eggs, cheeses, ice cream, fast food and other foods processed beyond a shadow of recognition – then you don't have to think about balancing your acid-forming servings of food with alkaline-forming ones.
You can get nearly the same benefit, though, by eating very little meat and cheese and balancing that with adequate servings of fruits and vegetables.
In your book, you say building bone also requires 30-60 minutes of walking a day. If you're too busy for one long daily walk, can you break it up?
Yes, 10,000 steps a day is fine. It doesn't matter if it's all at once or not.
The book also claims, "The osteoporosis cure stands on two legs: low-acid eating and regular, moderate exercise." Do you think these steps can really cure osteoporosis?
This is one place where my co-author [Michael Castleman] and I nearly went to blows. He's more comfortable with the "cure" language than I am.
What we don't have is a 20- or 30-year clinical trial of trying only these approaches – the exercise approach and the dietary approach.
If we had that study and it showed everyone's bones got better over a period of 20-30 years, then we could say we have a cure.
I think the evidence we have suggests it's our best option for finding a cure.
Any final advice for helping us alter our meat-focused eating habits?
Change is almost always born out of a belief that there's a reason to do so. What I try to do is work with people to find the reason why it's worth [making] change.
These foods are just as yummy. I often do cooking demonstrations to show [people] that it's not hard to eat a diet rich in plant foods.
Not sure how to get more plant-based foods into your meals? Try some of Lanou's recipes at
, a website operated by the Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine.
And for more information, visit our
Osteoporosis Health Center
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In the U.S. alone, about 8 million women have osteoporosis, and more than 30 million more women may be at risk of developing it because of low bone mass. Postmenopausal women are at greatest risk and their likelihood of fracture doubles every 7-8 years after age 50. Are you or someone you know at risk? Test your knowledge with our
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Alma College | |
Romanesque style School designed by James Balfour (architect) 1877, destroyed by fire in 2008 | |
Location | St. Thomas, Ontario |
Date | Fire on May 28th 2008 |
Result | Destroyed by arson |
Website | Alumnae home page |
Coordinates: 42°46′24″N 81°11′27″W / 42.773315°N 81.190869°W
Alma College | |
Romanesque style School designed by James Balfour (architect) 1877, destroyed by fire in 2008 | |
Location | St. Thomas, Ontario |
Date | Fire on May 28th 2008 |
Result | Destroyed by arson |
Website | Alumnae home page |
Alma College was a girls private school in St. Thomas, Ontario in Canada. Built in 1878, the school was in operation between 1881 and 1988. The college closed in 1988 in part due to a teacher's strike.[1] Primary school and music classes were still taught on campus until 1994.[2] Following its closure the school building was used as a set for several movie productions; Silent Hill (interior shots), its image is included in the 2009 film Orphan[3] and the made for TV movie, Mr. Headmistress (1997).[2] The building was destroyed by a fire on May 28, 2008.[1]
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With the economic boom of St. Thomas in the late 19th century, Bishop Albert Carmen proposed that a ladies college be established. The school name derives from the late Mrs. J.D. (Alma) Munroe Duffield (wife of the then Sheriff Collin Munroe).[4]
Alma college was officially opened in 1881 as a liberal arts college for women, teaching literature, arts and music.[5] The school's traditional colors were chosen based on each of these subjects: blue (literature), gold (art), and crimson (music).
James Balfour (architect) designed the Alma Ladies College building (1878-81) and the additions (1888-89). [6] Construction was done by Henry Lindop of St. Thomas at an estimated total cost of about $50,000.[4] Alma College's grounds featured a main building, a chapel, a hall cum gymnasium, and a unique outdoor amphitheater.
In its later years the college was affiliated with the University of Western Ontario, and was the first college in Canada to organize a department of domestic science.[5]
Between 1918 and 1953 new athletic facilities, a chapel and the amphitheater were constructed. In 1959 a music building was constructed.[7] By 1973 the school began to experience a significant financial struggle to continue operation.[8] In 1975 a portion of the residence was opened as a satellite seniors home for a local long term care facility.[9] That same year a co-ed elementary school was established on campus.
In October 1976 the college was designated a provincial historic site to celebrate the school's centennial.[10] In 1987 Alma college teachers faced job security issues and were earning about half of what public high school teachers earned.[1]
After failed negotiations with Alma's board, the Ontario Labour Relations Board (OLRB) approved the private school bargaining unit of Alma's teachers. In February 1988 the first strike by members of a private school in Ontario was called[1] and in March replacement workers were used to teach classes at the school.[1] The strike lasted just over 3 months with the OLRB ruling that the Alma Board was guilty of unfair labor practices. At the end of the academic year all teachers were told that their services were no longer needed as the school was closing. (The Alma bargaining movement would continue to be active until as late as 1998.)[1] Primary and music classes continued until 1994. In 1994 a last effort to reopen the school was unsuccessful due to low enrollment.[8]
The school grounds and buildings were sold to private developers in 1996 for $1.5 million (CAD).[8] Alma College changed ownership several times after failed attempts to convert the grounds into a retirement home, a co-ed high school, or an otherwise general restoration of the buildings.
Initially after closure the buildings were sold to Royal Cambridge in 1996. The developer initially planned to restore the buildings and open a co-ed school.[8] Shortly after the production of Mr Headmistress, an ABC made for TV movie was made where various outdoor improvements were made to the building as well as restoration of ground work surrounding the structure. Nearly one month after production of the film, Royal Cambridge defaulted on the mortgage payments for the property. This caused the building to be for sale once again.[8] A London development company led by Brian Squires purchases the College and develops plans to build a retirement community on the campus in 1998. Over the next 4 years he spends time preparing the site and arranging financing. At this point the school begins to see a wave of vandalism due to general un-occupancy. By 2003 Squires applies for a demolition permit in order to make room for building projects on site.[8] This however was swiftly denied by the local municipality to provide a demolition permit. The bases for denial was that the building was deemed structurally sound and the heritage value. The denial caused Brian Squires to reevaluate the usage of the land, and shortly after revised plans to develop a retirement community appear in 2004. These plans would not see much support causing Brian Squires to hand over control of the project to the Zubick family. The building is gutted; asbestos, general fixtures and walls are all removed leaving little but a timber frame inside the building. The ghostly innards were used for the film Silent Hill in 2005. Once again a demolition permit is issued for Alma college after more attempts to sell the building are unsuccessful.[8] In 2006 the Municipal Heritage Committee recommends that the demolition permit be denied, that city council prescribe minimum standards for maintenance of the building under section 35.3 of the Ontario Heritage Act. They also recommend that the city seek further financial assistance from the provincial Ministry of Heritage. This report would subsequently be buried by the ministry of culture only to reappear under the freedom of information act two years later and after the buildings eventual demise.[12] the city denies the demolition permit and the building is placed on the National top ten endangered historic sits in Canada.[8]
By 2006 an offer was made by the Alma College foundation, a group of alumnae, university academics and community leaders in the hopes of reopening as a liberal arts college. Their offer was 750 000 dollars but was rejected by the Zubick family. With the building being allowed to fall into further disrepair the city council developed new property standards by laws in order to establish minimum standards. This new by law was protested and ruled to be too specific in wording and was over turned by the Ontario supreme court[citation needed]. The city eventually agrees to offer a demolition permit on the condition that the front drive way be preserved and the front facade.[8] A sentiment that is still considered valid even though today the building was destroyed. In early 2008 The Ontario Municipal Board approves the demolition of Alma College. This would set off a rush to protect the building by many local activists. On May 28, 2008 a petition was set to be passed around at the Ontario Legislature to prevent the demolition of the building. In addition a rally to save the college was also planned that morning at the Main building of the school.
Alma College caught fire on May 28, 2008. The fire was suspicious in nature. The smoke could be seen as far away as downtown London, Ontario.[13] Shortly after the fire began the main building was completely engulfed. A significant amount of video coverage of the fire is available due to a student rally to save the building which took place shortly before the fire.[14] After the fire, Both a municipal and provincial investigation was commenced immediately. The fire took place shortly after the Ontario Municipal Board issued a final order that approved its demolition.[13] Just prior to the time of the fire local residents met with officials of Premier Dalton McGuinty's office in hopes of postponing an eventual demolition. Local response was swift to place blame on Ontario minister of Culture, Aileen Carroll at the time for not working hard enough to protect the building from demolition.[13] Recent documentation has been released through the freedom of information act a month after the fire. This indicated a report from the Ontario Heritage Trust board addressed to the ministry of culture. The report outlined that the ministry should ensure that should Alma fall under the threat of demolition or alteration that would compromise the heritage character, integrity and attributes of the property, that it would be appropriate for the minister to designate Alma College using the powers prescribed under the Ontario heritage Act to protect the building.[15] At the time of the fire the building was completely open and exposed to numerous fire hazards. Timber members within the structure had no fire protection and numerous broken windows allowed a proper flow of ventilation only to encourage the fire.[16] The main school building was destroyed by fire.[17] An investigation by the St Thomas city fire department found the blaze, which began in the building's rear stairwell, was the result of arson.[18] The music building and chapel were not destroyed immediately by the fire. The response to the fire was fast enough that the local fire department was able to save the music building. However weathering, vandalism, and neglect continue to further damaging the surviving structures since the fire.[11] After the fire the remaining shell of the main building was torn down due to safety considerations by the municipal government of the city of St Thomas[19] Shortly after the fire two boys were arrested and charged with arson.[20] The identity of both boys (aged 14 and 15 at the time of the fire) could not be revealed under the Youth Criminal Justice Act. The trial occurred on August 10–13 [18] and September 2–3, 2009. In a ruling on September 24, 2009, the two boys were found guilty of arson and sentenced to 240 hours of community service and 2 years parole.[21]
After the fire a short speech was given at the Ontario legislature by speaker Steve Peters after the fire in memory of the building and loss to the culture of his home riding. The main building topped Heritages Canada's list for worst losses in 2008.[22]
Student run publications were always popular at Alma. In 1903 a quarterly magazine was developed entitled ALMA consisting of articles written by staff and students.[23] The Almafilian was the colleges first student newspaper published monthly from 1886 to 1917, and then serving as the year book published annually until the schools closure.[23] Various dramatic plays, banquets, recitals and dances were held annually on campus. In 1878 a metallic box time capsule was placed in a cornerstone of the building which would remain undisturbed until 2002. In the time capsule a copy of the local newspapers (St. Thomas and London) of the time were stored, church literature, photographs, postcards, and a list of people who contributed to the college's cornerstone. The time capsule today is housed in the Elgin county archives.
The amphitheater was a popular site for ceremonies including graduations and marriages. The school kept a marriage register from 1928 to 1994.[24] Each May Day from 1931 until 1988 the amphitheater was used for musical and dramatic performances.
Alma college's alumni association can be traced back to February 1901 as Alma's Daughters.[25] The first organization of the alumnae consisted of former staff and students and was formed by Emma Sisk, a former governess of the College.[25] In 1908 the charter of the school was amended to include Alma's Daughters as the official alumni of the school by allowing them to elect members to the Alma college Board of Management.[26] Due to increasing membership the Alumnae officially changed its name in 1931 to the Alma College Alumnae. various local chapters began to appear throughout Ontario shortly after and eventually international chapters developed such as the Bermuda chapter in 1988 [27] In its form today the Alma College International Alumnae association still gathers annually.[28] The alumni has been very active in preserving the cultural heritage of artifacts related to the history of the building.[29] These primarily are numerous artifacts and relics that were collected from previous alumni and from the school itself. In 1997 a group of Alumni investors purchased the remaining chattels and memorabilia. This was complemented by storage space being granted at the local community city hall by then mayor and past archivist, Steve Peters. The archives were stored safely in the City hall until Steve Peters took provincial office, upon which the archives were moved to a temporary home. In 2002 The alumnae decided to move the archives to a more permanent home at The Elgin County Museum, located just outside of St Thomas.[29] Many historical records and photographs were published online by the museum. To date a description of the records can be found on the web, as well as a collection of photographs of the school in its early years at the Museum's website.[30]
In the book, More Canadian Ghosts, by Mrs. Eileen Sonin, published by Pocket Books, the story of Alma College's haunting is told.[4] The purported haunting dates back as far as the 1930s (though its origin is lost in antiquity) of a ghost allegedly called "Angela" who haunted a particular tower of Alma's main building.[31] Though no actual record of a teacher exists named "Angela" (no check on housemaids was conducted), the myth states that an unpopular music teacher was locked in a cupboard in the tower by a group of girls and left to perish and haunted the tower until the building's eventual destruction in 2008.[4]
Alma College was featured in three films after its closure in 1995. The first film was Mr HeadMistress, a made for TV movie by Disney which starred Katey Sagal in 1997.[32] The film used the main building as a backdrop and surroundings grounds. Some building maintenance was performed at this time in order to bring the building up to par for filming. After significant portions of building were gutted the interior became an ideal set for the horror film Silent Hill. Even after its destruction, photographs and its likeness were included in the 2009 film Orphan.[3] The film featured a painting of the building in flames.
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The Fugs First Album
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1. Slum Goddess 2. Ah, Sunflower Weary Of Time 2:15 3. Supergirl 4. Swinburne Stomp 5. I Couldn't Get High 6. How Sweet I Roamed From Field To Field 7. Carpe Diem 8. My Baby Done Left Me 9. Boobs A Lot 10. Nothing 11. We're The Fugs 12. Defeated 13. The Ten Commandments 14. CIA Man 15. In The Middle Of Their First Recording Session The Fugs Sign The Worst Contract Since Leadbelly's 16. I Saw The Best Minds Of My Generation Rock 17. Spontaneous Salute To Andy Warhol 18. War Kills Babies 19. The Fugs National Anthem 20. The Spaghetti Death 21. The Rhapsody Of Tuli
A loping, ridiculous, and scabrous release, the Fugs' debut mashed everything from folk and beat poetry to rock and rhythm & blues -- all with a casual disregard for sounding note perfect, though not without definite goals in mind. Actually compiled from two separate sessions originally done for Folkways Records, and with slightly different lineups as a result, it's a short but utterly worthy release that pushed any number of 1964-era buttons at once (and could still tick off plenty of people). Sanders produced the sessions in collaboration with the legendary Harry Smith, who was able to sneak the collective onto Folkways' accounts by describing them as a "jug band," and it's not a far-off description. A number of songs sound like calm-enough folk-boom fare, at least on casual listening, though often with odd extra touches like weirdly muffled drums or out of nowhere whistles and chimes. Others, meanwhile, are just out there -- thus, the details of the perfect "Supergirl." Then there's "Boobs a Lot," the post-toke/acid lament "I Couldn't Get High," and the pie-in-the-face to acceptable standards of the time, "Slum Goddess." Throughout it all, the Fugs sound like they're having a perfectly fun time; the feeling is loose, ragged, but right, and while things may be sloppy around the edges, often that's totally intentional. Certainly little else could explain the random jamming and rhythmic chanting/shouting on "Swinburne Stomp." Good as the original album is, the CD version is what any serious fan needs to find, thanks to the inclusion of 11 bonus tracks. Some come from the original sessions, including the signature tune "We're the Fugs" and "The Ten Commandments," while others appear from various live jams. Then there's the self-explanatory "In the Middle of Their First Recording Session the Fugs Sign the Worst Contract Since Leadbelly's." ~ Ned Raggett, All Music Guide
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Confessing LyricsArtist: Flatt and ScruggsAlbum: The Versatile Since you've been gone I'm feeling mighty low Please let me hear from you and keep me guessing I need you more than you could ever know Now I'm to blame I treated you unkind I broke your heart and now you're breaking mine I know I done you wrong and I'm confessing Please take me back and try me one more time [ fiddle - dobro ] How could I ever think I'll love another the way I treated you it was a crime You are the only one I love no other please take me back and try me one more time Now I'm to blame...
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When scientists and engineers created the first human nanotechnology, the integrated circuit (see Figure 1.5 in Chapter 1), it redefined the modern world. In actuality, it is a very limited technology, focusing on just a few materials (silicon, copper, gallium arsenide, and so forth) patterned by a single class of lithography-based techniques, and aimed at one major goal, the manipulation of electronic information. The goal of nanoscience is to perform the fundamental scientific studies needed to create even more nanotechnologies, ones capable of manipulating matter, energy, and light the way that integrated circuits manipulate electrons. Scientists are thus laying the foundations for the next set of revolutions. Nature shows what is possible (Figure 1.5). Using carbon-based building blocks such as deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA), proteins, and lipids, life creates self-replicating complex structures that can harvest energy, store information, and control matter, from the atomic scale to the macroscale. Will we someday be able to duplicate and improve on the incredible abilities of life? Will we someday be able to build complex, functional (and beautiful) structures from nothing but a patch of dirt and a splash of sunlight?
To progress down the path, researchers must face a huge number of challenges. First, they must learn to construct and quantitatively understand the basic nanoscale building blocks, discussed below. For example, the energy levels for an electron spiraling down a nanotube (Figure 6.1) are quantized like those in an atom, but these quantum properties are designable: The levels can be tuned by choosing the diameter and chirality of the nanotube. The next decade will see an explosion of designable nanostructures, along with new techniques to probe them and new ideas to understand them. As researchers master these nano-building blocks, they face an even greater challenge: How does one connect these blocks into larger assemblies, and how does one predict the properties of these assemblies? In other words, how does one create the kind of complex, functional structures such as the nanopore discussed in the following section? At the end of the chapter, the new experimental and theoretical tools necessary to make these revolutions happen are discussed.
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How can you "manually" open/close the dvd drive on the inspiron 560 ? There isn't a button to manually open/close the dvd drive and that's frustrating !
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I have a 560 I got for Christmas, I push the button to open the CD player and nothing happens. Its does have one doesn't it.
It's the same as in the picture above --top right side. The single drive is a combo dvd/cd read/write drive. The drive bay beneath it does not contain anything.


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This seared tuna is simple to make, delicious and a great source of niacin.
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I got a question last week from reader Barbara about colloidal silver supplements. For the record, this alternative health remedy is both ineffective and unsafe. It's the latter that concerns me most, of course. A lot of the things we do for health are ineffective (homeopathy for starters; glandulars are another). Others are actually dangerous (the fat-free diet trend of the 90s that's contributed to our metabolic syndrome epidemic). Colloidal silver supplements fall into the dangerous category.
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You frequent readers know Mark espouses a lifestyle that is both low-carb and omnivorous. I am a lapsed vegetarian who can't seem to eat enough fat, while Aaron likes to fuel his long bike rides with sensible whole grains like brown rice. Our staff and families run the gamut from vegetarian to Paleo to, well, the haven't-outgrown-the-college-diet-diet. And you readers have different diet favorites, from grass-fed beef fans like Crystal to natural soy partakers like Ben to vegans like Mike and Danielle. And there's no reason we can't all come together to do what we do best: eat some seriously good food!
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Wilder Park Conservatory
A historic tradition lives on at the Elmhurst Park District Conservatory and greenhouses, located in Wilder Park. The conservatory holds four main plant displays a year: a Easter and Calla Lilies in the spring, Chrysanthemums in the fall, Poinsettias in December and an Environmental show with various themes in the Winter. In addition youth education programs are offered with our in house Horticulturist.
CITY: Elmhurst
Wildberry Pancakes & Cafe
Wildberry specializes in gourmet breakfasts, fresh baked breads, panini sandwiches and so much more. Enjoy the inviting and warm fireplace or our beautiful outdoor patio. We also have a private dining room with beautiful French doors and mahogany stained hardwood. Our well trained staff is devoted to you and is always ready to help you out with anything you might need.
CITY: Schaumburg
Wild Reef: Sharks at Shedd Aquarium
See sharks glide through underwater gardens of iridescent corals and garden eels. Wander through a lagoon and mangrove forest, and visit a fishing village where residents saved their reef from destruction.
CITY: Chicago
Wild Bull Bar & Grill
Come to Wild Bull Bar and Grill to watch a game on one of our two 12' screens or 15 HD plasma TVs. Enjoy our delicious food and drink specials while using our free Wi-Fi, or, while enjoying free weekly entertainment.
CITY: Schaumburg
Wild Blossom Meadery & Winery
Wild Blossom Meadery & Winery was founded to produce the finest honey wines (Meads) in the Midwest. They are Chicago's first winery and the only meadery on the Northern Illinois Wine Trail.
CITY: Chicago
Wickets Bar and Grill
A Sports Bar and Restaurant with an Urban Vibe, a new addition to The Streets of Woodfield, next to Loews Theatre. Wickets offers an innovative and delicious menu of Starters, Flame Grilled Skewers, Brick Oven Flatbreads, Burgers, Sandwiches, Salads, Entrée's and Desserts. Enjoy a full bar with over two dozen Craft, Imported and Domestic Beers. Watch your favorite games on state of the art flat screen TV's, and a showpiece 159" projection screen. Enjoy our new Summer Special Menu while seated at our newly furnished outdoor patio seating. Wickets is open seven days per week for lunch and dinner. Free parking across the street in a covered garage and free WIFI.
CITY: Schaumburg
Wicker Park/Bucktown Shopping
The Wicker Park-Bucktown neighborhood is an urban shopping destination that is growing in popularity nation wide. The June 2007 edition of Vanity Fair magazine calls Wicker Park-Bucktown shopping, -- a square mile pulsing with sassy boutiques. Visitors can shop in a gritty neighborhood and find everything from hip resale to boutique chic. The main shopping areas are centered where Milwaukee, Damen and North Avenues intersect. Walk north along Damen Avenue to Armitage Avenue to discover some of the hippest boutiques selling the latest trends. Other unique, one-of-a-kind shopping can be found along Milwaukee Avenue south of North Avenue, featuring discount furniture stores, antique furniture shops, trendy clothing boutiques, art galleries and unique gift shops.
CITY: Chicago
Whole Foods
The world's leading natural and organic food supermarket and Americas first national certified organic grocer. The Whole Foods Market motto, "Whole Foods, Whole People, Whole Planet" captures the company's mission to find success in customer satisfaction and wellness. Each store features a bakery, prepared foods section, specialty section that includes beer, wine, cheese and candy, butcher and more.
CITY: Evanston
Whole Foods
The world's leading natural and organic food supermarket and Americas first national certified organic grocer. The Whole Foods Market motto, "Whole Foods, Whole People, Whole Planet" captures the company's mission to find success in customer satisfaction and wellness. Each store features a bakery, prepared foods section, specialty section that includes beer, wine, cheese and candy, butcher and more.
CITY: Northbrook
Whitney's Cafe
Whitney's offers casually elegant dining daily, serving breakfast, lunch and dinner.
CITY: Oak Lawn
Whitney's Bar & Grille
Tucked inside the Hilton lies an award-winning Whitney's - recognized for "best service" and the "best restaurant" in the Chicago southland area. Menu highlights the best of the season.
CITY: Oak Lawn
White Water Canyon Water Park
White Water Canyon Water Park is an affordable, wet and wild oasis just 30 minutes from downtown Chicago, perfect for the whole family!
CITY: Tinley Park
White Water Canyon Water Park
White Water Canyon Water Park is an affordable, wet and wild oasis just 30 minutes from downtown Chicago, perfect for the whole family!
CITY: Tinley Park
White Pines Golf Club & Banquets
A local favorite since 1928, White Pines is conveniently located minutes from O'Hare, and its two year-round 18-hole courses are situated on 240 beautiful acres. Banquet facilities are perfect for golf outings, weddings, business or social events, large and small.
CITY: Bensenville
White Fence Farm
Casual, family dining serving chicken, fish, steaks and cocktails. Banquets and bus tours welcome.
CITY: Lemont
White Deer Run Golf Club
Built on the well-known Cuneo Estate in Vernon Hills, White Deer Run Golf Club is an 18-hole public course sprawling over 240 acres of rolling terrain and picturesque lakes with bent grass greens and fairways. Able to accommodate small and large group outings and banquets.
CITY: Vernon Hills
White Cottage Pizza & Italian Cuisine
In the tradition of the Finest Italian Restaurants, each dish is Made Fresh to Order. Using homemade recipes require fresh ingredients and never using canned sauces. All our dishes and their sauces are made from scratch. The extra time and effort made is worth every minute.
CITY: Wood Dale
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White Christmas The Musical
Celebrate the holiday season with Irving Berlin's White Christmas, the merry and bright stage production based on the classic silver screen romantic comedy. When two former Army buddies, who are now Broadway performers, follow a sister act booked at a charming Vermont Inn, they soon discover that it is owned by their former commander. With no snow and no customers, the General is nearly bankrupt. To save the lodge, the two acts team up and put on a festive show packed with Irving Berlin favorites like Blue Skies, Count Your Blessings, I Love a Piano, and, of course, White Christmas. White Christmas is joyful entertainment for the entire family and will have audiences dreaming of tree tops glistening and sleigh bells in the snow.
CITY: Oakbrook Terrace
White Chocolate Restaurant and Bar
Created by the makers of White Chocolate Grill, White Chocolate is an American restaurant with modern approachability. "White Chocolate" offers a menu that meets the flight to quality the American dining public is seeking in a comfortable setting with friendly, consistently attentive service. A focused menu offers hardwood grilled favorites like Award-Winning Citrus-Soy Salmon and Tender BBQ Ribs. A full bar with eight televisions and plenty of seating, an offering of a dozen wines by the glass, craft beers and (of course) the finest selection of American Bourbons and Whiskeys make White Chocolate a neighborhood destination. Stop in for a drink, have a great dinner or make it a quick lunch. At White Chocolate we are eager to serve you.
CITY: Schaumburg
WhirlyBall Vernon Hills
WhirlyBall is a combination of basketball, hockey, lacrosse and bumper cars all rolled into one exciting sport. The Lake County location also includes a two-level laser tag arena, climbing wall, video games, pool tables and a sports bar. A second suburban outpost is located in Lombard.
CITY: Vernon Hills
WhirlyBall Vernon Hills
WhirlyBall combines basketball, hockey, lacrosse and bumper cars all rolled into one exciting sport! Whether you're planning a holiday party, corporate outing or meeting, team building session, bar/bat mitzvah, bachelor/bachelorette or birthday party, WhirlyBall is the most complete venue in Lake County offering a variety of entertainment options including WhirlyBall, two-level lasertag, climbing wall, video games, pool tables, complete food & beverage menus, fully-loaded sports bar and flexible event facility that comfortably accommodates 400+ guests.
CITY: Vernon Hills
WhirlyBall Chicago
WhirlyBall is a combination of basketball, lacrosse and bumper cars all rolled into one. WhirlyBall also features laser tag.
CITY: Chicago
DuPage County, Chicago's Western Suburbs - An exciting game combining basketball and hockey while driving a bumper car. Use the scoop to pass, shoot and score! Private catering available for groups of 20+.
CITY: Lombard
While You Were Sleeping - North Michigan Ave
In this romantic comedy a lonely Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) worker saves a handsome commuter from being hit by an El (elevated) train and tries to fool his family into believing that the two are engaged while he is hospitalized in a coma. Naturally, Chicago's CTA trains are prominently featured, along with North Michigan Avenue (home to upscale shops and boutiques) and the luxurious Lake Point Tower, one of the premier residential addresses in Chicago.
CITY: Chicago
While You Were Sleeping - Lake Point Tower,
In this romantic comedy a lonely Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) worker saves a handsome commuter from being hit by an El (elevated) train and tries to fool his family into believing that the two are engaged while he is hospitalized in a coma. Naturally, Chicago's CTA trains are prominently featured, along with North Michigan Avenue (home to upscale shops and boutiques) and the luxurious Lake Point Tower, one of the premier residential addresses in Chicago.
CITY: Chicago
When Harry Met Sally - University of Chicago
This romantic comedy is all about looking for love and trying to find the answer to the age-old question of whether men and women can really be just friends. The opening scene in which Harry and Sally meet right after graduating from college was filmed at the English Gothic-style University of Chicago campus in Hyde Park, which was co-founded in 1890 by oil magnate John D. Rockefeller.
CITY: Chicago
Wheel and Sprocket
Wheel and Sprocket located in Evanston, IL is an excellent source for all cyclists, offering new bikes, accessories as well as local ride information. Visiting the Chicago area? Ship your bike to Wheel and Sprocket and their staff will professionally reassemble it. Need a bike to get around? There is a fleet of bikes to rent by the hour or by the day. Visit local points of interest by bike such as the Baha'i House of Worship or Chicago Botanical Garden, or take a cruise along Lake Michigan.
CITY: Evanston
Wheaton Park District
DuPage County, Chicago's Western Suburbs - Enjoy 829 acres of park facilities that include a water park, children's zoo, teams course, golf course, playgrounds, open space, athletic fields, sand volleyball, tennis, ice skating, playgrounds, swimming pools, in-line skating and hockey area and more!
CITY: Wheaton
We specialize in rare, exceptional antiques, estate items, vintage and marcasite jewelry. We also feature furniture, fine art, oil paintings, porcelain, clocks, sterling, glassware and more.
CITY: St. Charles
What-Not Shoppe
Specializing in museum quality antiques, estate jewelry, European furniture, fine art and porcelain. Est. in 1958.
CITY: St. Charles
Westwood Tavern & Tap
The place to be for a warm and fun atmosphere with good food, cold beer and friendly people. Custom beer taps dispense cold beer right at your table. Beautiful outdoor bar and two fireplaces. Fresh sushi, tacos, great burgers and sandwiches - everything made from scratch including our corn tortillas and our freshly ground burgers.
CITY: Schaumburg
Westmont Park District
DuPage County, Chicago's Western Suburbs - Providing numerous recreational and educational opportunities for seniors, adults, youth, and preschoolers at our 18 parks, golf course, health club, and new TY Warner Park.
CITY: Westmont
Westin Michigan Avenue Hotel
The Westin Michigan Avenue Hotel is located close to 900 N. Michigan Ave., Bloomingdales, Water Tower, and Oak Street Beach.
CITY: Chicago
Westin Lombard Yorktown Center
DuPage County, Chicago's Western Suburbs - The Westin Lombard Yorktown Center will boast 500 luxurious state of the art guest rooms featuring the Westin Heavenly Bed & Bath. Visit Westin Workout powered by Reebok to jumpstart your day or unwind at Harry Caray's Holy Mackerel! American Fish House.
CITY: Lombard
Westin Chicago Northwest
On O'Hare perimeter hotel, located just 12 miles from O'Hare International Airport (ORD) and 27 miles from downtown Chicago. Newly renovated in 2007, our four-star, four-diamond hotel is situated in the Chancellory Business Park and three miles from the Schaumburg/Woodfield business district, convenient to such companies as Arthur J. Gallagher, Sun Microsystems, Hitachi, and NEC Display Solutions. We offer special amenities designed to exceed all of your expectations - from the Heavenly Bed® with an oasis of plush comfort to the Heavenly Shower® with dual showerheads and more elbow room. Renew your commitment to fitness at the WestinWORKOUT® Gym. The Westin Kids Club® features fun activities, essential amenities, and helpful services for children under 13. Enjoy delicious dining at Don Shula's Steakhouse, considered one of the top steakhouses in the U.S. Renew, refresh, and revive at The Westin Chicago Northwest.
CITY: Itasca
Westfield Shoppingtown Old Orchard
Enjoy a 5 star shopping experience at one of the most beautiful shopping destination in the Chicago area.
CITY: Skokie
Westfield Old Orchard
One of the Midwest's most celebrated shopping malls. With over 140 specialty stores including retail giants Bloomingdale's, Lord & Taylor, Macy's, and Nordstrom, this spectacular outdoor mall features beautiful gardens, landscaped walkways, sparkling fountains and children's play areas. McCormick and Schmick's, California Pizza Kitchen, Cheesecake Factory, and Wilde and Greene offer a superb dining option. Catch a movie at the 13 screen AMC Garden Cinema.
CITY: Skokie
Westfield Hawthorn
Westfield Hawthorn is home to Macy's, JCPenney, Carson Pirie Scott, Sears and over 140 diverse specialty retailers including: Bare Escentuals, Banana Republic, Barnes & Noble, Disney Store, Gap, LOFT, H&M, Mario Tricoci Day Spa & Salon, Teavana, and Victoria's Secret. Ruby Tuesday and a food court offer over 20 eatery options. Sign up for the WFamily program to receive retailer discounts and invitations to free monthly fun days.
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Westfield Fox Valley Mall
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Westfield Fox Valley
DuPage County, Chicago's Western Suburbs - One of Illinois' largest malls, this three-level enclosed shopping center features over 180 stores and restaurants, including Carson Pirie Scott, JCPenney, Macy's and Sears.
CITY: Aurora
Western Acres Golf Course
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CITY: Lombard
West Town Museum of Cultural History
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CITY: Maywood
Mar 29
West Side Story
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West Chicago City Museum
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CITY: West Chicago
Weird Science - Northbrook Court, 2290 Northbrook Court, Northbrook
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Two teenage nerds, unpopular and unable to meet girls on their own, use their computer to design the perfect woman - beautiful with a genius IQ. When this woman turns "real", she helps transforms the boys from nerds to cool through a series of wacky and bizarre adventures. Set in the fictional "Shermer, Illinois", the movie is filmed in several northern suburbs of Chicago - Highland Park, Northbrook and Skokie.
CITY: Skokie
Weird Science - Central St., Highland Park
Two teenage nerds, unpopular and unable to meet girls on their own, use their computer to design the perfect woman - beautiful with a genius IQ. When this woman turns "real", she helps transforms the boys from nerds to cool through a series of wacky and bizarre adventures. Set in the fictional "Shermer, Illinois", the movie is filmed in several northern suburbs of Chicago - Highland Park, Northbrook and Skokie.
CITY: Highland Park
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Weddings at Brookfield Zoo
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CITY: Brookfield
Weber Grill Restaurant, The
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Weber Grill Restaurant
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CITY: Schaumburg
Weber Grill Restaurant
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CITY: Lombard
Weber Grill of Wheeling
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CITY: Wheeling
Weather Mark Tavern
American bistro cuisine in upscale nautical atmosphere. 50 rum specials. Live Jazz Thursday, restaurant til midnight, drink til 2am. Weekend brunch, children's specials. Walk from Field Museum and Grant Park. Mon.-Fri. 11:30am-12am; Sat. 10:30am-2am; Sun. 10:30am-12am.
CITY: Chicago
Wayne's World - Gift Shop - 63rd St. at Pulaski Rd. - Chicago
This excellent comedy follows the pursuits of a pair of suburban Aurora slacker friends who have a public access cable show and a penchant for '70s rock. The movie was filmed on location in Aurora and Chicago. One of the notable Chicago sites includes a kitschy gift shop with a large Indian statue on its roof.
CITY: Chicago
Wayne's World - Downtown Aurora
This excellent comedy follows the pursuits of a pair of suburban Aurora slacker friends who have a public access cable show and a penchant for '70s rock. The movie was filmed on location in Aurora and Chicago. One of the notable Chicago sites includes a kitschy gift shop with a large Indian statue on its roof.
CITY: Aurora
Watson Adventure Scavenger Hunts
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CITY: Chicago
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CITY: Schaumburg
Water's Edge, Hyatt Lodge
Versatile casual dining for breakfast, lunch and dinner, including a deli stand, a variety of hot and cold entrees, a grill fresh salad bar and dessert bar.
CITY: Oak Brook
Water's Edge Golf Club
Championship Golf; GSP golf carts; bentgrass tees; fairways and greens; lighted driving range; breakfast, lunch dinner and beer specials, golf outings and private events; name-brand merchandise.
CITY: Worth
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This course was chosen as one of Golf Digest's Best Places to Play.
CITY: Worth
Water Tower Place
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CITY: Chicago
Wasco Nursery & Garden Center
100+ acres of growing fields with a wide variety of trees, evergreens, and shrubs.
CITY: St. Charles
Warrenville Park District
DuPage County, Chicago's Western Suburbs - FitnessNOW - State of the art cardiovascular equipment; Cybex cardio equipment with built in TVs; three lane indoor track; strength training; personal trainers; affordable fees; fun, knowledgeable and motivated staff; and convenient location. Enjoy nine community parks and a variety of sports and activities.
CITY: Warrenville
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CITY: Warrenville
Warrenville Historical Society
DuPage County, Chicago's Western Suburbs - The Warrenville Museum is located in an 1858 Greek Revival Methodist Church that was later used as an art studio by Adam Albright and his sons, Ivan and Malvin. Exhibits include art, featuring works by the Albrights, and local history.
CITY: Warrenville
Ward Eight
An exceptional neighborhood cocktail bar. A menu of creative craft cocktails, unique wines and local beers is accentuated by a menu of small plates. Also offering retail sales, private event planning, and wine and spirits tasting classes.
CITY: Evanston
Wandering Dragon Game Shoppe
Located in the heart of historic, downtown Plainfield, with its comfortable, "Old World" feel, Game Library, spacious Event Area and eight game rooms available to rent for private parties, The Wandering Dragon is not just an amazing board game store, but a home away from home for family and friends to gather and get lost in some fun.
CITY: Plainfield
Walsh Natural Health
Visit the most unique natural health store on the North Shore. If you have a need for homeopathy, herbs or supplements while in town or just want to explore aromatherapy, flower essences and more, stop and see us.
CITY: Evanston
Walnut Greens Golf
Championship 9-hole. Perfect course for beginners and teens. Great practice course for all skill levels. Unique Killian and Nugent design.
CITY: Schaumburg
Walking Tour of Historic Riverside
The Frederick Law Olmsted Society is pleased to offer great opportunities to learn about our historic landmark village. Discover the winding roads, delightful parks, beautiful landscapes, varied architecture and much more!
CITY: Riverside
Walker Brothers Pancake House
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CITY: Arlington Heights
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CITY: Wilmette
Waldorf Astoria Chicago
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CITY: Chicago
Waking the T. Rex - The Story of Sue in 3-D
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CITY: Chicago
Wagner Farm
A visit to Wagner Farm affords you the opportunity to take part in and experience first-hand the workings of a genuine American farm. Wagner Farm is an 18.6 acre farm preserved for the educational and recreational enjoyment for all. See how bread was made in a wood cook stove, hear the rooster making time with his crow or milk one of the farm's many cows. Explore the world of agriculture and rural life as it existed in 1920-1950's.
CITY: Glenview
W Chicago Lakeshore
Overlooking Lake Michigan, this hip hotel is close to Navy Pier, Oak Street Beach and the Magnificent Mile. Indulge in the hotel's Bliss Spa, sip a cocktail at the 33rd-floor Whiskey Sky bar that offers amazing panoramic views and dine on Mediterranean dishes at Wave.
CITY: Chicago
W Chicago City Center
Located in the Loop, the W Chicago is close to downtown theaters, the Willis Tower, Millennium Park and The Art Institute. The hotel offers in-room spa treatments and the 24-hour Sweat Fitness Center.
CITY: Chicago
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CITY: Chicago
Vivo Restaurant
When it comes to true Italian cuisine, few restaurants rival this rustic yet stylish veteran. Vivo opened its doors almost two decades ago, triggering a culinary landslide in the Randolph Street market district, the impact of which is still being felt today.
CITY: Chicago
Vivian G. Harsh Research Collection of Afro-American History and Literature
The largest African American history and literature collection in the Midwest, the Vivian G. Harsh Research Collection of Afro-American History and Literature contains a wealth of precious documentation of the black experience. The collection places a strong focus on African American history in Illinois.
CITY: Chicago
Vittum Theater
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CITY: Chicago
Vito & Nick's II
Good fun, good people, good food, local neighborhood joint. Now serving deep dish pizza too! Outdoor seating.
CITY: Tinley Park
Viper Alley
Viper Alley is the hottest private event venue. With only booking one event at a time, guests receive 100% of the staff's time and attention. If unique is your preference Viper Alley's industrial-chic atmosphere and vibe will exceed all expectations. The Chef's beautifully-prepared and delicious cuisine includes everything from appetizers and gourmet pizzas to beef tenderloin. Viper Alley can meet any A/V need with our state-of-the-art, concert quality equipment, including 20 LCD screens. Add value by choosing Viper Alley that offers complimentary boutique bowling, a stage, entertainment coordination (if desired), parking, security, furniture and linen.
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Vino Thai's
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Villaggio Ristorante
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Village Tavern and Grill
Village Tavern & Grill, located in Schaumburg, IL, is the original neighborhood eatery and home of the "World Famous" Chicken Fingers. Opened in 1993 VTG has established itself as a premier dining spot for lunch and dinner in the northwest suburbs of Chicago. We pride ourselves in serving our guests quality food, with huge portions at affordable prices in a casual laid back atmosphere with fast friendly service.
CITY: Schaumburg
Village Pizza & Pub
Family Dining & Cocktails. Serving the Fox River Valley for over 30 years. Home of the double decker pizza & famous for our thin crispy crust.
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Dec 31
Village of Robbins Open Air Market
Year round, each Tuesday, Thursday, & Saturday. Thinking of going into business? Let us be your testing ground. Become a vendor or shop til you drop. We have new and used merchandise.
CITY: Robbins
Village Inn Pizzeria Glenview
The best pizza on the North Shore is now available in Glenview. Carry-out, delivery and dine-in available. B.Y.O.B
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Village Flower Shop
Your local florist specializing in creating customized floral designs for any occasion. Open M-F 9am-5:30pm and Saturdays 9:00a-4:00pm
CITY: Plainfield
Villa Verone
We have been offering you a taste of Italy for over 14 years. Come discover or rediscover the charms of Italy and Mamma's good cooking.
CITY: Geneva


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Prince William and the Duchess of Cambridge at Sandringham last Christmas Day. Picture Matthew Usher.
Chris Bishop
Sunday, June 24, 2012
The Queen has given the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge a property on her 20,000-acre Sandringham Estate.
Prince William, who turned 30 last week, was described by one insider as "as country boy" who "loves Norfolk like his parents and grandparents".
The Queen has reportedly given William a cottage on the estate as a 30th birthday present. The Prince enjoyed what was described as a low-key, private celebration on Thursday.
The location of the property has not been revealed but there was speculation that it could be Wood Cottage - the modestly-named former home of King George V overlooking the ornamental lakes in the grounds of the house, which is currently used as an estate office.
The Duke and Duchess have also stayed at Wood Farm Cottage, on a secluded corner of the Royal Estate at Wolferton, where generations of the Royal family have hosted informal shooting parties.
Both currently live on the island of Anglesey, in North Wales, where the Prince is works as an RAF search-and-rescue pilot. But he could decide to end his flying career at the end of this year to devote more time to Royal duties.
The couple have other properties, including a cottage at Balmoral and an official residence at Kensington Palace, in West London – the former home of Diana, Princess of Wales.
11 comments
Why is this news?
Sunday, June 24, 2012
Search Amazon for "Princess Diana The Day She Didn't Die." It's a fantastic read!
Monday, June 25, 2012
Its good to see we are " all in this together " .
Sunday, June 24, 2012
What does it matter what it is worth? It is part of the Queen's personal estate and nothing to do with the assets owned by the government. It is of no more consequence than anyone else who is able to give their child something from a bike to a house. There are a lot of houses and farms on the estate, some tenanted some occupied by those who work there, nothing wrong with the kids having one too and should be a reasonably safe place for them to be when not working or representing the Queen-keeps the security budget in fewer places.
Tuesday, June 26, 2012
what is the cottage worth?
Tuesday, June 26, 2012
If the Duke & Duchess of Cambridge honour us by living at Sandringham they will be made welcome by almost everyone. It will be a great priviledge to have them in our midst.
Monday, June 25, 2012
Please speak for yourself Robert West. Why do we need any more freeloaders coming to West Norfolk.
Monday, June 25, 2012
I have it on good authority that they will be moving into a flat in Hillingdon Square, Kings Lynn
Monday, June 25, 2012
Don't blame them can't be a lot to do in North Wales
Monday, June 25, 2012
what is the cottage worth?
Tuesday, June 26, 2012
People who have eyes in their heads and half a brain know that the Sandringham estate is an employer for local people, buys in local services and does a good job of looking after the area-the farmed bits look lovely, the cattle etc are splendid and the parts that are not farmed are a wonderful habitat for wild life. What would you prefer, some businessman from the continent closing it all off or selling it for development?
Tuesday, June 26, 2012
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Spring 2013 Syllabus
University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma
IDS 3233 Political and Economic Systems and Theories
Spring 2013
T/Th 9:30-10:55, Davis Hall 124
Your Professors
Dr. Aleisha Karjala Dr. Jennifer Long
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Davis 221 Troutt 317
Office hours: MWF 9-10 and 11:15-12:15 Office hours: MWF 11-12 and
TTh 9-9:30 and 11-11:30 or by appointment 1-2:30; TTh 8:30-9:30 or by
Course Description
The purpose of this course is to the use the tools of economic and political theory to examine the leading issues within an increasingly globalized society. Through readings, discussion, and interdisciplinary team assignments, we will attempt to understand real world issues created by political and economic institutions that are bringing the world's peoples into greater contact with one another. Along the way, we will discover the close relationship between economics and political science, illustrating the interdisciplinary nature of local and global problems and solutions.
The IDS Core Curriculum and PEST
PEST is part of USAO's unique interdisciplinary Core Curriculum and thus has a larger purpose apart from analyzing economic and political issues. Indeed the specific content of this course will change from semester to semester and from section to section depending on the faculty team. The objectives of this—and all IDS courses—are larger, more complex, and much more significant.
We aim to produce students who will learn and use the tools of critical thinking, enabling them to become good consumers, questioners, and analyzers of information; develop a life-long love of learning; and appreciate the value of multiple perspectives in understanding complex issues.
Because each IDS course shares these common goals, the Core Curriculum is an integrated whole. We encourage students to move through the Core in its prescribed order, from courses that deal with the Individual, and then broaden into the Natural World, the Community and the Nation, and finally the World of Ideas. The Skills courses (writing, rhetoric, and math) should be completed before the student moves on to sophomore-level IDS courses. For more information about the Core Curriculum, see the IDS webpage at www.usao.edu/usao-ids.
Required Textbooks
The textbook for the course is Global Issues: Politics, Economics, and Culture, 4th edition and is available at the bookstore.
Course Requirements
Assigned Readings
The course schedule at the end of the syllabus includes assigned reading for each class. Please read these in preparation for each class.
A series of quizzes will be given throughout the term on these assigned readings. These will be multiple choice questions taken directly from your textbook. Missed quizzes may not be made up. You may miss one quiz without penalty.
There will be two exams in this class, a midterm and a final. The format of the exams is short answer. A good short answer requires one to two paragraphs. In order to perform well on PEST exams, you must reference the readings and the information learned from your text and lecture materials. These exams will be given on the dates noted in the course schedule.
Team Assignments
In an increasingly globalized world, we will need college graduates who can work with others to address serious worldwide problems. We hope to give you some relevant practice at this in PEST. You will be responsible for forming interdisciplinary teams of four students. This means that you must have a variety of majors present on a team. There will be six team assignments over the course of the term which you will complete and turn in as groups, and class time has been set aside for this purpose. These assignments will be graded based on your research, analysis and critical thinking, and innovative thinking. Missed assignments may not be made up nor will these be accepted late.
Course Policies
It is your decision whether to attend class or not. Be forewarned that a lot of what we intend to cover in class will not come directly from your textbook, meaning that if you are not present, you will not have that knowledge and experience.
Email Policy
Because you have a two professor team, please email both professors when you have any questions. One of us, perhaps both, will respond, but you must include both when you send emails.
Academic Dishonesty
Academic dishonesty will not be tolerated in this or any other class on this campus. Academic dishonesty includes, but is not limited to: Plagiarism (see page 22 of the student handbook for definition); Fabrication (page 23); Cheating (page 23); Forgery and Altering Documents (page 23). All instances of dishonesty will result in penalty without exception. The maximum penalty for the first offense is a grade of "F" for the course (page 23) and the incident will be reported to the Academic Vice President for inclusion in the student's permanent university file. A second, as well as any subsequent offenses (in any course across the university), may result in the student's expulsion from the university. We're really not kidding about this. Don't cheat. We mean it.
ADA Statement
According to the ADA, each student with a disability is responsible for notifying the University of his/her disability and requesting accommodation. If you think you have a qualified disability and need classroom accommodations, contact the office of Student Services located on the third floor of the Student Center. Please advise the professor of your disability as soon as possible, to ensure timely implementation of appropriate accommodations. Faculty have an obligation to respond when they receive official notice of a disability from Student Services, but are under no obligation to provide retroactive accommodations. To receive services, you must submit appropriate documentation and complete an intake process during which the existence of a qualified disability is verified and reasonable accommodations are identified. Call 405-574-1278 for more information.
General Policies
If you are a student athlete or involved in a university sponsored activity that takes you away from class, it is your responsibility to notify is in advance of such an occasion and to make arrangements for anything that may be missed.
If you do not turn in the required assignments, including quizzes, or take the exams in this class, we reserve the right to fail you.
Course Evaluation
Midterm 30%
Final 30%
Quizzes 15%
Team Assignments 25%
Course Schedule
Tues, Jan 8 Introduction to the course/Economic Systems and Theories
Thurs, Jan 10 Political Systems and Theories
Tues, Jan 15 What is a State? (Ch. 1)
Thurs, Jan 17 Globalization (Ch. 1)
Tues, Jan 22 Theories of International Relations/Hegemony (Ch. 2)
Thurs, Jan 24 Team Assignment
Tues, Jan 29 Human Rights (Ch. 3)
Thurs, Jan 31 Team Assignment
Tues, Feb 5 Defining Democracy/Democracy and Capitalism (Ch. 4)
Thurs, Feb 7 Global Financial Crisis (Ch. 7)
Tues, Feb 12 Global Trade (Ch. 8)
Thurs, Feb 14 Team Assignment
Tues, Feb 19 Terrorism (Ch. 5)
Thurs, Feb 21 Weapons Proliferation/Nuclear Proliferation (Ch. 6)
Tues, Feb 26 Midterm Exam (Chapters 1-8)
Thurs, Feb 28 Defining Inequality (Ch. 9)
Tues, Mar 5 Poverty Policy (Ch. 9)
Thurs, Mar 7 Team Assignment
Tues, Mar 12 Environmental Policy (Ch. 10)
Thurs, Mar 14 Immigration (Ch. 11)
Tues, Mar 19 Spring Break
Thurs, Mar 21 Spring Break
Tues, Mar 26 Global Crime (Ch. 12)
Thurs, Mar 28 Team Assignment
Tues, Apr 2 Comparative Health Care Systems and Outcomes (Ch. 13)
Thurs, Apr 4 Health Care Reform in the US
Tues, Apr 9 Global Conflict (Ch. 14)
Thurs, April 11 Team Assignment
Tues, Apr 16 Review
Thurs, Apr 18 Final Exam (Chapters 9-14), 10-11:30


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Catherine Lanigan
Catherine Lanigan is author of Romancing the Stone and The Jewel of the Nile. She has been writing for the past 23 years and has published 26 other novels. In addition to her novels, Catherine has written two non-fiction books: The Evolving Women: Intimate Confessions of Surviving Mr. Wrong; which is a compilation of real women's life stories in which they triumphed over abusive marriages and relationships; and Angel Watch; Goosebumps, Signs, and Dreams. Her newest, Divine Nudges, is Catherine's spiritual autobiography in which she chronicles true stories of angelic intervention and the divine not only in her life, but that of her parents and grandparents as well. With heartfelt stories such as these, it's only natural that Catherine would seek to bring them to the silver screen. As CEO of Mountain Zen Motion Pictures, she divides her time between Phoenix and Los Angeles.
Past Shows:
Angel Tales
Best selling author, Catherine Lanigan, famous for writing Romancing the Stone and Jewel of the Nile, discussed her latest work which chronicles real tales of divine intervention, encounters with angels, and after-death communications. "Every time I think I've heard it all, I'm wrong," she marveled, "there's always someone out there who writes and says, 'wait till you hear this one' and, boy, it's true." In the first hour, ecological biologist David Blume talked about rising gas prices and alternative energy solutions. ... More »
Host: George NooryAngelic Encounters
Catherine Lanigan, the author of numerous books, including Divine Nudges, discussed her work with people who have experienced angelic interventions. Angels, she said, fall into two groups-- winged beings, and those that appear as humans. In the latter category, once they have finished their intervention they literally vanish--perhaps into another dimension; their purpose here is to help people, particularly in times of dire need, she said. Lanigan shared her own angelic encounters that she had during near-death-experiences. ... More »
Host: George NooryCatherine Lanigan
Catherine Lanigan is the author of The Evolving Woman, Wings of Destiny, and the screenplay adaptations of the bestsellers Romancing the Stone, Jewel of the Nile and Tender Malice. ... More »


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100.0% would recommend this item to a friend.
19 out of 19 people found the following review helpful:
What are the pros? Tasty popcorn
What are the cons? small ears
Don't get these if you're expecting a ton of popcorn. We planted 2 rows, about 15 stalks each. So we got quite a bit (about 3 cobs per stalk). But if you only have room for a few stalks you won't have much. These are really tiny cobs, but really gorgeous and fun for the kids. The popcorn is good too, but make sure the cobs are dried thoroughly before popping. You can tell because the kernels are easy to push off the cob. Let the cobs dry while still on the stalk.
Would you recommend this product to a friend? Yes
8 out of 10 people found the following review helpful:
What are the pros? Beautiful Red Color
What are the cons? I had some mold b4 picking
Well we have not poped any yet but the kids grew this becuase they love popcorn. It is very pretty if someone wanted some for decoration. I am very excited about poping some!
20 out of 21 people found the following review helpful:
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We are in northern OH. This was really fun to grow with the kids! My stalks got to about 3ft and I got 3 - 4 ears each. they worked nicely tucked between my winter squash and bush beans. Kids got to share there homegrown popcorn for Christmas :)
14 out of 15 people found the following review helpful:
It was easy to plant by the kids, just their size, easy for them to harvest and we all enjoyed the tender pop-corn at the end. A great bonding experience with a great snack.
I grew this NW Ohio, and it did great! My wife and I think it is the best tasting popcorn we have had. It pops a bit smaller than store bought, but the flavor is superb. I might add that it is very beautiful in color as well.