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I liked the tune, and it sounds as if you're pretty good with music, the only reason this isn't a ten is because there wasn't enough variation in the song, I mean, it can be good to have repetition, but you've always got to vary a little or add something at some point in the song to give it a feeling of completeness once it repeats at the end. However, putting the variation aside, the song sounded nice, you seem to have talent, so keep on making songs, I'd love to hear future R&B and other music from you.
thanks a lot i seem to have a habbit of doin things like this having the same sounds repeat i do that with most of my stuff but it is gonna change VERY soon i put some new stuff out so i think u should check it out its not bad in my opinion thanks man ~1


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At the heart of the gospel is an invitation to Rethink or reimagine everything we thought we knew about life, God and ourselves. Simply put, to live fully in the good reality of life "in God," we need to be "flipped." I know of no one more skilled at rigorous and flexible inquiry than Doug Pagitt, who is a masterful and down to earth guide to flipped living. Flipped presents a vision of faithful Christianity that is serious about scripture, hopeful, love affirming and passionately committed to the way of Jesus. This is Doug Pagitt's most honest and personal book to date.
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How to live without hurry, worry, stress and striving as a college student. How you spend your time is how you spend your life. Jesus invites us into a life where there is enough time and we can be fully present. Come find out how.]]>
I first learned of the Civil Rights movement from my fourth grade teacher, Mrs. Barbara Owens, who told us about her firsthand experience marching with Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Minneapolis, where I grew up, seemed along ways from the struggle and segregation of the deep south. But when I was sixteen, my family moved to rural Alabama, where I noticed the divide between blacks and whites and often heard rumors of the klan among my classmates. I graduated from high school 72 miles up the road from Selma. Even in 1987 my parents had to go before a review board to have their voter registration approved.
On a moonlit Sunday night four years ago I drove through Selma on my way from Birmingham to Tallahassee. The day before I had been speaking at a church in Birmingham and someone asked me, how I could raise my kids in such an "ungodly" place like, San Francisco. Taken aback by his question, and for better or worse, I said the first thing that came to my mind, "Let me ask you a question, how can you raise your kids in a place where thousands of young black men and women were lynched and strung up in trees from the 1930's through the 1960's—by churchgoing people!"
I believe as a nation we are slowly learning to value both private and public morality— realizing that how we treat the poor and marginalized in public is just as important as what we do in our personal and private lives of piety. I want to learn better how listen to God's voice and act with conscience.]]>
Lately I've been thinking a lot about the equity and sustainability of our planet. I'm convinced that the earth simply cannot sustain the level of waste and consumption we have become accustom to in the past 100 years. I can learn to love my neighbor who isn't even born yet, but will inherit the choices I've made about living on earth. A good project for those of us who live in the first world is to pioneer a more sustainable version of the good life than can be attained by most of the planet rather than by the privileged few.
This experience was a good reminder to me about the flexible and creative-thinking that is sometimes required to live more simply and sustainably. And now I have a ladder handy when I need to dust the tall ceilings in our bathroom.]]>
1. What are you grateful for about our life in 2014?
2. What in 2014 was difficult or challenging that you like to leave behind?
3. What are the 5 most important priorities for us to pursue and accomplish together in 2015?
4. What are your 3 top personal goals for 2015 that I can support you in accomplishing?
These questions give us a chance to celebrate the past year, grieve the pain we've experienced and clarify our priorities for the next 12 months. Usually we have a vocational goal, a financial goal, a relational goal and some family rhythm or transition goal. We take notes on our conversation. Ideally once a week, and for sure once a month we review our priorities and goals to keep on track and celebrate our progress together. Having these priorities in mind helps us make clear choices about how to spend our time. Most years we achieve 3 or 4 of our 5 goals. We try not to beat ourselves up about what we didn't accomplish and keep moving forward. Sometimes that item is included in the top 5 priorities for the following year or, another priority may take it's place. What I'm often impressed by while doing this exercise is how often I let the urgent or immediate trump the important. This year I want to spend less time in mindless activities like browsing magazines or Facebook and more time doing meaningful activities that support our deeper goals.
In case you are curious, here are our top 5 shared priorities for 2015. Each of them will have tangible action points as well.
1. Successfully execute our family thriving project including writing the book and developing a detailed marketing plan.
2. Continue the process of navigating transitions with our children to launch them well into adulthood.
3. Improve our physical health and fitness level.
4. Develop and implement a financial strategy for our next phase of family life, including getting solar panels installed.
5. Press into a peaceful and focused shared rhythm of life that includes recreation, compassionate action and deepening friendships.]]>

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My contractor LOVES easycloset.com--has anyone bought this product?? Any info would be wonderful.
I used Easy Closets for an organizer for my small mudroom closet. I was very happy with the on-line planner, free shipping and prices. It is also a very easy system to install. The ONLY problem I had was I had to have my dh cut the hanging rods with a hack saw b/c they come in standard lengths. Other than that, it is great.


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Secure justice for Michael Brown
Racially-motivated police violence has no place in law enforcement.
Racially-motivated police violence has no place in law enforcement.
Cops who break protocol and kill innocent civilians do not deserve special treatment. They are not above the law.
Después de 71 años de bombardeo, guerra bioquímica y remedios inadecuados, el pueblo viequense reclama justicia.
The California Innocence Project is currently supervising Jermaine's case in order to assist in his exoneration.
A wrongful conviction is Slavery!!
"Justice for Alex" 41 years; Accusations that aren't true Goodbye College and my career, Another life another


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German Company To Install Linux On 10,000 PCs 328
from the jahr-des-linux-auf-dem-desktop dept.
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the 2nd paragraph of TFA:
The project included the conversion of 3,000 desktop and laptop computers in LVM's Muenster HQ with a further 7,000 in the company's agencies around Germany. The core software used by the company is LAS, a Java-based claims-processing application of its own design, backed by Lotus Notes, Adobe's Reader and the OpenOffice suite.
See http://www.muenchen.de/limux [muenchen.de]
and http://www.muenchen.de/Rathaus/dir/presseservice/2011/Pressemitteilungen/481205/fsfe_preis.html [muenchen.de]
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excellent project LiMux - Document Freedom Day
(03/30/2011) For its commitment to open standards and free software is replaced by the city of Munich as part of the global campaign "Document Freedom Day" by the Free Software Foundation Europe (FSFE), an award that was contrary to Munich's mayor Christine Strobl IT now . "The city of Munich shows a model that can reach a large German Government on Free Software. With the project LiMux Munich is in the use of open standards is a pioneer in Germany and in Europe. We hope that this modern and open attitude by many imitators, "pointed Karsten Gerloff, president of FSFE, emphasized at a small ceremony in Munich's town hall, attended by the municipal IT managers Gertraud Loesewitz, head of IT, Karl -Heinz Schneider, LiMux project leader Peter Hofmann, staff of the LiMux project teams, departments and representatives of the Open Source community took part in Munich. "Munich is a citizen-driven, flexible and open city. This is also reflected in the use of open standards and free software. With the use of open source software, we also strengthen the economy in Munich, by giving the many Munich-based IT service providers the opportunity to participate in the development "explained Mayor Strobl Munich motivation for LiMux.
"LiMux" is presently the largest Linux project in the public sector. With it, the state capital Munich to 2013 about 80 percent of its 15 000 PC workstations on the free operating system Linux. All PC workstations are already equipped since 2009 with an open communication office (OpenOffice.org, Thunderbird, Firefox) and almost 6,000 computers have been converted to the Munich-based Linux operating system. The state capital also has the single document template system, developed WollMux 'which is as free software under the European Union Public License (EUPL) published and other users for free as an open standard available (www.wollmux.org).
I would still call that a success, even if they were initially naïve in some respects.
A language that doesn't affect the way you think about programming is not worth knowing.


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Freeman Dyson, genius, expounds on science and the warming hoax Posted on February 28, 2015 by john1282 | 6 Comments "If you read his biography, you realize, there's smart and then there's genius. He's to physics and math what Mozart and Beethoven were to music except there are many genius musicians, and I don't know how many Dysons there are. I am so glad we have a genius on our side. Thanks to Tom for reminding me and linking me to this very nice essay." http://edge.org/documents/archive/edge219.html#dysonf
Side note: ScienceABC123 | March 2, 2015 at 8:59 am | Reply There are many people who claim that every year many species go extinct because of man. When asked to name them, they either suddenly go quiet or start calling you names.
Here's a paper that Soon contributed on titled: Why models run hot: results from an irreducibly simple climate model Christopher Monckton • Willie W.-H. Soon • David R. Legates • William M. Briggs http://www.wmbriggs.com/public/Monckton.et.al.pdf
KIept afloat by subsidies: Posted on March 2, 2015 by Bob Greene | Leave a comment "The oil price collapse hurts Indonesia's efforts to meet renewable fuels goals. " Oops. Gotta get those oil prices back up.
Roy Spencer, Ph.D, innnnnnn Climatology: "The "pause" in global warming is becoming increasingly difficult for the climate establishment to ignore, which is a good thing. They are now coming up with reasons why there has been a "pause" (a term I dislike because it implies knowledge of future warming, which no one has), and spinning it as if it is bad new for us. But when they assume that natural climate variations can cause a cooling influence, they are also admitting there can be natural sources of warming. A natural change in ocean circulation is the leading potential explanation for the pause. Due to the huge temperature difference between surface waters and deep water, any small change in ocean overturning can result in either warming or cooling of surface temperatures. If the ocean was isothermal with depth, such a mechanism would not exist. The point of this post is to remind people of what I have stated before: to the extent that a change in ocean circulation has negated anthropogenic warming in the last 15+ years, an opposite change likely enhanced warming during the 1970s to 1990s. You can't have one without the other. Natural fluctuations in ocean vertical circulation are cyclical. You can't attribute the recent warming hiatus to natural forcings without also addressing the role of potential natural forcings in causing the previous warming period. At best, it betrays a bias in reasoning; at worst, it is logically inconsistent. This is not just a minor detail that is irrelevant to long-term climate predictions because the models were mostly developed (and modelers' opinions regarding sensitivity formed) during a period (the 1970s to 1990s) when substantial natural warming was occurring, yet they assumed it was entirely manmade. Correcting for the mistake would alter our understanding of climate change as well as any proposed energy policies to (supposedly) avert it."
True, we have been coming out of the Ice Age. I just think the Ice Age was the aftermath of a global flood about 4,000 years ago. I still dispute AGW entirely. Mostly, because I have yet to hear any facts that support it. Its amazing how much money is made and how easy it is to get congress to buy into it. Its as if our government thinks it is now in charge of global climate, among all its other duties. Sorry. No sale one Climate Change. I think it's value = 0
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It has been said that Satan's greatest trick was making us believe he doesn't exist, but the truth is, his greatest trick was making us believe we have no choice to choose who we will follow.
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Its like I said. Paul the younger is less principled and more of a politician than his father. He's not someone I will ever agree with on everything, but I am not by any means ruling him out unless someone better comes along. Rand is pretty good in a lot of what he does and I, for one, am going to still cut him some slack. I want to see how he defends himself in the debates.


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History Political Science Major
This major gives a student the opportunity to apply the perspectives of history and political science to an area of the world of his or her choosing.
Entry into the major: to enter this major, students must take either History 104 or 105, or Political Science 150.
Regional concentration: each student must then take four units in each of the departments. A concentration in United States, Europe, Latin America, Asia, or Africa/Middle East satisfies the requirement. Students are strongly advised to consult the advisors for the major in each department in choosing courses relevant to each region in order to make sure that they fulfill all requirements. In Political Science: All four units must be taken within the chosen region of concentration. In History: a minimum of three units of the four required units must be taken within the chosen region of concentration. A student who wishes to do so may propose, subject to the approval of the advisors and the chairs of each department, a coherent program for the study of another world region other than those listed here.
Language requirement: regional concentrations outside the United States must include the second-year or the equivalent in a foreign language appropriate to the area.
Capstone requirement: in addition, each student must complete the Colloquium in History/Political Science (330) and one unit of advanced research (History 420, or a tutorial in Political Science in the subfield area in which most political science courses were taken for the major).
Thesis: any History-Political Science major may apply to write a thesis instead of taking the unit of advanced research, subject to the approval of both departments. A student must submit a proposal outlining the subject and identifying general sources by the beginning of Block 8 of the junior year, or, if a student is off campus in the junior year, the proposal may be submitted at the beginning of Block One of the senior year. The thesis should be interdisciplinary in nature and include the use of primary materials. The proposal should be submitted to both departments.
Students who write theses both departments consider superior, and who maintain a 3.6 GPA in the major through Block 7 of the senior year, will be awarded distinction in History-Political Science. If only one department considers the work to be superior, students will be awarded distinction by that department. Students who wish to be considered for distinction must complete the thesis by the end of Block 7 of the senior year.
The majors' advisors may approve credit toward the major for other special or advanced courses when appropriate to a student's concentration. "Topics" courses in both History and Political Science are examples. Approval should be sought prior to taking the course.
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Tampa Bay Buccaneers
|By Rusty Reeves, Friday, September 12, 2014
QB Josh McCown - Sleeper (undervalued)
We currently have McCown ranked as the No. 25 QB heading into 2014. The good news is he had success as a starter last season filling in for the injured Jay Cutler in Chicago. The Bucs seem to be attempting to set him up with a similar setup in Tampa. With their first two draft picks being spent on WR Mike Evans and TE Austin Seferian-Jenkins, the Bucs provided McCown two additional 6-foot-5 targets, to go along with WR Vincent Jackson. With a solid RB in Doug Martin, this is the Sunshine State's version of Marshall, Jeffery, Bennett, and Forte. The bad news? It's a poor man's version of the Bears' skill positions and McCown has never worked with any of them. If the Bucs can keep McCown upright after allowing 47 sacks in 2013 (ranks sixth from the bottom) he could be a sleeper candidate. Two of their free agent acquisitions, OT Anthony Collins and C Evan Dietrich-Smith, should both step into the starting lineup and help improve in that area. If only due to the talent the team has at RB and WR, McCown is a sleeper candidate.
Editor's note: Jackson (6-foot-5), Evans (6-foot-5) and Seferian-Jenkins (6-foot-6) give McCown three huge targets who can all challenge defenses deep down field. Even if you don't believe in McCown, there is plenty to like about this situation.
QB Mike Glennon - Dynasty Only
Glennon earned significant playing time in 2013 and failed to capture the moment, losing his first five starts after taking over as starter for Josh Freeman. In total, Glennon took the field in 13 games, throwing 19 TDs and 9 interceptions. To his credit, he only had starting RB Doug Martin for three of those games and his second-best WR was Tiquan Underwood. Ultimately, Glennon just didn't look like "the guy," averaging only 176 yards passing per game. At best, he's a serviceable backup with minimal fantasy value.


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Will these blue berrys polinate eachother?
pdsavage(5/6)June 17, 2012
I bought last year an Elliot blueberry on clearance this year I bought a new jersy blueberry on clearance.
Will they work together?
I tried resaerching but can't seam to find the answer.
According to the link I put below, northern highbush blueberries vary anywhere from self-fertile to requiring a pollinator. I don't think you will have any issues with 2 different varieties, should be fine.
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128-room, all-suite hotel. Complimentary hi-speed wireless Internet, breakfast, laundry facility, indoor heated pool, fitness center, business center, dataport telephones. Free shuttle service. Conveniently located at I-55 & County Line Road.
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Mon Ami Gabi Lincoln Park
Mon Ami Gabi is a French bistro featuring fare such as French onion soup, trout grenobloise and steak frites in a warm and cozy setting.
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It's Super 8 Motel, located on 172nd & Halsted. We provide shuttle service, fridge, microwave, coffee 24/7, wifi, breakfast every morning and a business center.
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Oak Park Visitors Center
Visit us for maps, books, souvenirs and unique gifts. Tickets are available for Hemingway's Birthplace Home and Museum, Historic Pleasant Home and The Historical Society of Oak Park & River Forest. Purchase other seasonal special events tickets here.
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The Bluestone
Either chill out or cheer on your favorite sports team at this classy but casual Evanston restaurant/bar.
Santorini Restaurant
Greek seafood restaurant with a rustic island atmosphere. An inexpensive to very expensive wine list. Vegetarian and pasta dishes available.
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Located in the heart of the historic Gold Coast since 1985, a must for visitors wanting a local experience. This gem is unrivaled in ambiance. Extensive menu with breakfast all day, full bar, serving late night. Live music nightly!
La Sardine
Located in the West Loop across from the Harpo Studios, La Sardine is a Parisian cafe with classic bistro fare, all-French wine list and friendly service. Sister bistro to Bucktown's Le Bouchon.
Khyber Pass
Established in 1995, a culinary passage through the land of exotic spices and aromas. Received "Four Forks", the highest rating from the Chicago Tribune. Strongly recommended by Sun Times, Chicago Magazine, Where Chicago, etc. Live entertainment and bellydancing on weekends. Lunch buffet.
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Bar Bordeaux
Offering an authentic French dining experience unlike any other amid the bustle of downtown Evanston. The wine list features a wide selection of reasonably priced French wines. Serving dinner seven days a week and brunch on Sunday. Winner of the Critic's Choice Award from Time Out Chicago Magazine.
The Patio Restaurant - Orland Park
Voted "Best BBQ Ribs in the Chicago Southland." This is now a 37-year casual dining, catering and carryout tradition in the Southwest and Western suburbs.
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The Museum Shop offers a wide selection of gifts, jewelry, and museum adaptations, many derived from works in the museum's collections or special exhibitions hosted by the museum.
South Water Kitchen
Bustling Loop gathering spot serving creative, affordable interpretations of American favorites, classic cocktails, and additional tavern-style menu for fast, casual meals.
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Quartino Ristorante
Quartino is an urban Italian neighborhood restaurant and wine bar offering authentic regional Italian food and wine in a lively, welcoming atmosphere with attentive and personable service. Our Italian small-plates approach with an emphasis on sharing works well for groups of any size and ensures an exciting and upbeat experience. The unique carafe wine list and fully stocked liquor bar fuels the fun. Lunch, dinner, late night. Open daily at 11:30 a.m. serving food until 1a.m. and wine until 2a.m. Reservations recommended.
Fado Irish Pub
We consider Fadó a different type of Irish pub. We blend the best of the old with the best of the new. Our decor and friendly staff evoke images of the great old pubs of Ireland, whereas our style of operating - our music, food, beverages - connects more so with the contemporary pubs and bars of modern Ireland.
Great Harvest Bread
When was the last time you visited a bread store that made everything from scratch? It's the ultimate experience! Owner, Dave Schaps, and his crew start by milling wheat fresh every day at 4 a.m. and baking it into big, beautifully designed loaves. The handmade bread making process allows you to get the best tasting bread on earth. Most of the basic breads are guaranteed fresh for 7-10 days. Specializing in whole-wheat, handcrafted breads made from scratch. There are delicious sweets and treats made fresh daily.
Smoque BBQ
Smoque (smok) BBQ is a neighborhood kind of place that cooks up BBQ good enough to make it a true destination. The natural flavors of the meat. The savory flavor of hardwood smoke. The spiciness of the rub. The sweetness or pungency of the sauce. When these elements are in balance, you have found BBQ Heaven. And you can find them all coexisting at Smoque.
Specializing in breakfast food, Clarke's serves omlettes, skillet eggs, and their specialty Northshore potatoes. Salads, sandwiches and burgers are all at home here as well.
Pegasus Restaurant and Taverna
Authentic, contemporary Greek and Mediterranean cuisine in a casual setting, featuring renowned lamb specials, chops, fresh seafood, and regional pastas
La Quinta Inn Chicago/Oakbrook Terrace
DuPage County, Chicago's Western Suburbs - 150 gold-medal rooms with 25" TV, in-room coffee, iron/ironing board, voicemail, dataport phones, complimentary continental breakfast, and on-site workout room.
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Feast Restaurant & Bar
Feast is a neighborhood restaurant in both Wicker Park/Bucktown and Gold Coast areas offering upscale dining in a casual atmosphere. We're open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. In winter, enjoy our hearty, seasonal favorites or, in summertime, soak up the sun in our beautiful outdoor patio.
Grace O'Malley's Restaurant - Pub
Irish restaurant and pub. Perfect neighborhood spot in the south Loop. Offers a friendly bar and casual dining room. Irish-American cuisine, Sunday brunch. Plenty of beer, wine and speciality drinks. Private dining. Mon.-Sat. 11:30am-2am; Sun. 9:30am-12am.
Soul 2 Go
Soul 2 Go is a family owned and operated business. We serve delicious food that warms the heart. Our mission is provide fast friendly, and convenient service while giving back to the community. Southern Style Take-Out.
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Smoke Daddy
The Smoke Daddy is a must see in one of Chicago's hottest, and most eclectic neighborhoods. The best and most flavorful BBQ in the Windy City also brings you more character than any neighborhood rib joint has to offer. All their meats are smoked in house each day in the "Lil Red Smoker." With great Live Music 7 nights a week at no cost. Do yourself a favor and stop in for some amazing, world-renowned BBQ and enjoy the funky rhythms.
La Cantina Grill
One of Chicago's best known Mexican restaurants. Awarded One of Chicago's Best by Chicago Magazine, ABC 7, Chicago Tribune and more. We specialize in authentic Mexican food and serve the freshest margaritas and sangria in Chicago. We always have drink specials, lunch at $7.95 and dinner at $8-$15.
Park 52 Restaurant
Park 52 serves contemporary American bistro fare in the historical Hyde Park neighborhood, just blocks away from President Obama's Chicago home. The friendly, comfortable atmosphere is perfect for a sophisticated evening out, a relaxed weeknight dinner, or Sunday brunch with family.
Prairie Moon
Offering seasonal regional American menu in an award-winning setting with two full bars, outdoor dining, and a large party room in the heart of Evanston. Lunch, dinner, and a late night grill are offered every day, along with breakfast on Sundays.
LM Le Restaurant
Bringing neighborhood fine dining to Chicago's Lincoln Square, LM Le Restaurant blends the comfort and familiarity of a favorite neighborhood haven with a refined chef-driven dining experience by executive chef Brad Phillips. Opened in Fall '09 by Stephan and Nicole Outrequin Quaisser, LM is truly a family affair, named after their children, Luc and Mary.
Moe's Cantina
Featuring Mexican cuisine with Spanish and South American influences paired with specialty cocktails, sangria and margaritas. Seasonal outdoor dining.
Yolo's Mexican Eatery
Family owned and operated Mexican eatery located in Downtown Skokie. Yolo offers a remarkable eating experience and an eclectic menu that changes often and caters to a wide variety of tastes. Traditional Mexican food at its finest. "An absolute gem" rave reviewers on Yelp.
Pat's Place
Pat's Place is a traditional diner in every sense with traditional home cooking, great prices and of course friendly service. Newly remodeled.
Petals & Twigs
Country gift shop specializing in custom silk floral designs, gift baskets and hand-crafted items.
CITY:New Lenox
Have To Have
Have to Have carries women's clothing sizes 0-14, Miss Me Jeans, shoes, jewelry, purses and gifts. Open Tuesday-Friday 10:00am-5:00pm, Saturdays 10:00am-5:00pm and Sundays Noon-4:00pm. Closed Mondays.
The Curragh Irish Pub
A traditional Irish Pub in Downtown Skokie serving time-honored traditional Irish fare including Guinness Fish & Chips, Corned Beef & Cabbage and Shepherd's Pie just to name a few as well as pub favorites such as hamburgers and sandwiches. Smaller Pub Bites include the Hummus & Crispy Pita Plate, Spinach & Artichoke Dip and Chicken Quesadillas. Watch a game on their large TVs or enjoy a meal and a drink on the outdoor patio.
Cumin restaurant: modern Nepalese and Indian cuisine, has taken on the task of bringing you the absolute best tastes of the Indian sub-continent as well as the Himalayas of Nepal. Located in the heart of Chicago's Wicker Park they offer various services such as lunch buffet, dine-in, take-out, delivery and catering.
Gilt Bar
Gilt Bar in Chicago lists itself as a hand crafted cocktails, farm-friendly cuisine and a value driven wine list kind of place, but what it forgets to tell you is the food is amazing, the ambiance is dark and intimate and the drinks are out of this world. Don't walk, run to this River North establishment.
Hotel Lincoln
The new Hotel Lincoln is a window to the most dynamic part of Chicago's North Side, Lincoln Park. Like the neighborhood, the hotel is historic yet fresh, fun though eccentric and active but relaxed. It's where the energy of urban life meets 1,200 green acres and Lake Michigan.
Rosebud Steakhouse
Located just east of Michigan Ave. on Walton St., Rosebud Steakhouse offers customers an intimate fine dining experience. Specialties include fresh steaks and chops.
Keefer's Restaurant
This twist on the classic Chicago steakhouse offers a wide selection of prime steaks, fresh fish, pasta and chicken.
Seven Ten Lounge
This Art Deco bowling and billiard mecca makes for a fun night on the town.
Saffron Restaurant
DuPage County, Chicago's Western Suburbs - Our chef uses the ancient, traditional cuisine of India to create richly-flavored, healthyfully-cooked, lower calorie dishes. Visit Saffron Restaurant for a culinary voyage and discover both the exotic flavor of India and the hospitality of its people.
Parkers' Restaurant & Bar
Contemporary, upscale dining, using only the freshest fish and seasonal ingredients available, served by our professional staff. Private banquet rooms for up to 100, for any occasion.
CITY:Downers Grove
Chili's Grill & Bar - Skokie
Chili's has sizzling fajitas, big mouth burgers and yummy desserts.
Cru Cafe & Wine Bar
Cozy neighborhood wine bar with exceptional wine list and light food. Two fireplaces in winter and a bustling sidewalk cafe in the summer.
Sisters Salon
The Sisters Jeanette & Elaine have been practicing the art of waxing for over 30 years and certainly love what they do. Friendly estheticians were trained by the Sisters and regularly update their techniques to give you the best services anywhere. Sisters invite you to come Discover Yourself and experience our one of a kind services for yourself.
Prairie Moon
Offering seasonal regional American menu in an award-winning setting with two full bars, outdoor dining, and a large party room in the heart of Evanston. Lunch, dinner, and a late night grill are offered every day, along with breakfast on Sundays.
Bavette's Bar & Boeuf
Bavette's is a European-Style steakhouse. The signature is a prime rib eye that is dry-aged in house. There is also a wide variety of fresh seafood, including a daily selection of fresh oysters, king crab, and shrimp cocktail. Bavette's also specializes in classic cocktails with a focus of brown spirits; and the value driven wine list is eclectic and global.
Vienna Suites
Temporary living in a residential setting. Fully furnished and equipped one and two bedroom apartments, just bring your toothbrush. Spacious living room, eat-in kitchen, TV, stereo, microwave, full-size fridge. $1,800-$2,100 a month includes all utilities, cable, unlimited local and domestic long distance, wireless internet access. Off-street parking and onsite laundry. Conveniently located near I-290, walking distance to restaurants, shops and Blue Line.
CITY:Forest Park
Under the Ginkgo Tree Bed & Breakfast
A magnificent Queen Anne Victorian Home built around 1890, air conditioned, with a wrap around front porch. Located one block from Frank Lloyd Wright Home & Studio; savor a light breakfast in our elegant dining room or bright homey kitchen; weather permitting, breakfast on the veranda; 20 minutes from downtown Chicago and all the museums and points of interest. Also, not your ordinary meeting place, host your next event in a warm gracious setting. Non-Smoking establishment and use only green products for cleaning. Now offering wi-fi throughout the house.
CITY:Oak Park
Four Lakes Alpine Snowsports
People of all ages come to Four Lakes to learn, enjoy, and challenge the sport. Whether it is to have an amazing afternoon with your family, get away with a few friends, or bring your entire boy scout group out, Four Lakes is the most convenient area to hit the slopes for everyone.
The Fireplace Inn
Main dining room has a ski lodge atmosphere. Exposed brick walls. All season outdoor garden. Seventeen TVs for all major sporting events.
Miller's Pub
Famous ribs. Favorite meeting and eating place of sports and theater goers. Celebrity sightings frequent. Serving sandwiches and dinner fare.
Benny's Place
Pizza-Appetizers-Sandwiches-Dinners-Sports Bar-Catering-Banquet room-Entertainment Friday and Saturday night.
The Grille, Oak Brook Hills Resort
DuPage County, Chicago's Western Suburbs - Just steps away from the 18th hole where you can relax and enjoy a light meal and refreshing beverage. Specialty drinks and all-you-can-eat Friday night fish fry
CITY:Oak Brook
AOK Gourmet...on the go
From gourmet sandwiches and salads for five to catering for hundreds, we strive to make every experience unique and memorable. Enjoy sandwiches, salads, soups, entrees and more.
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.
Chez Moi
Chez Moi is a unique French bistro in the heart of Lincoln Park. Chef Owner: Dominique Tougne
The Spa at Trump
The Spa at Trump offers a soothing selection of signature treatments that heal through precious gem-infused oils and renowned products that include Kate Somerville Skincare. Experiences can be customized to the needs of each guest.
French inspired American neighborhood bistro that marries an intimate atmosphere with fine dining quality cuisine located in the heart of Bucktown.
Tatami Sushi
Whether you seek familiar sushi preparations, traditional Japanese cooking or unique and innovative contemporary cuisine that blends Asian and Western cooking styles, their seasonal cuisine, comfortable décor and knowledgeable service will provide you and your guests a dining experience that is both entirely satisfying and highly memorable. Come experience the creativity of urban Japanese cuisine in a soothing ambience by the day and upbeat atmosphere by night. Although sushi is their forte, there are plenty of cooked entrees and appetizers from the kitchen.
Kama Indian Bistro
In an unassuming storefront in downtown La Grange lies a sleek, sexy Indian restaurant that's far from ordinary. Sink back into comfortable cushions with relaxing upbeat music; enjoy the romantic atmosphere and escape from the everyday with food, drink and good friends in this Michelin recognized restaurant.
CITY:La Grange
Maude's Liquor Bar
The menu at Maude's Liquor Bar starts with the rich culinary history and high standards of coastal French cuisine and adds fresh, American ingenuity. From the heights of their raw towers of fresh shrimp, oysters and Maine lobster, to the foie-gras torchon served with toast and jam, the food at Maude's is straightforward and sexy with playful twinges.
Dominican University Performing Arts Center
An accessible, vibrant, and progressive home for the creative spirit, Dominican University Performing Arts Center (DUPAC) is located just 10 miles west of Chicago's Loop. The center features two halls with superb acoustics and ideal sightlines. Ample free parking is available on-site.
CITY:River Forest
1950s Park Forest House Museum
Step back into the 1950s in an original rental townhome furnished with toys, dolls, books, clothes and home furnishings of the era, in the first fully-planned post-World War II suburb.
CITY:Park Forest
Tuscany Restaurant
We serve Northern Italian Cuisine featuring rack of lamb and mouth-watering dishes made in our woodburning oven. We are located in the heart of Little Italy, minutes from your downtown accommodations.
Va Pensiero
Among the North Shore's finest Italian restaurants. Located inside the historic Margarita European Inn, the look here is decidedly Italy in the 1920's. The menu is seasonally inspired with an extensive wine list featuring a nice variety of reasonably priced Italian wines. During the summer, dining is available in the garden terrace.
Uncle Bub's BBQ Restaurant & Catering
DuPage County, Chicago's Western Suburbs - Uncle Bub's award-winning BBQ is the Western Suburbs' premier barbecue place. Specializing in pig roasts and grill packages, Uncle Bub's caters events of all sizes and themes. Stop into our restaurant to enjoy the Midwest's best BBQ in a casual setting.
Champps Americana - Skokie
Champps offers a wide variety of beers, liquors and drinks. Come in and watch your favorite team play on one of the many plasma screens.
Siunik Armenian Grill
With passion for healthy, fresh and authentic Armenian cuisine, Siunik serves hummas, kabobs and Armenian tabuli like no other.
Taco Diablo
An auténtico Mexican taqueria and cantina with rustic, art filled decor. Located in Downtown Evanston only steps from Pace/Metra/CTA Purple lines. Eat Tacos-Drink Tequila, Buen Provecho!
County Barbeque
Located in the heart of Chicago's thriving Little Italy neighborhood, County is an authentic BBQ joint that pays homage to the best BBQ hubs across the country. Chefs Michael Kornick and Erick Williams have carefully crafted an impressive menu based on their culinary travels and love of great BBQ. Highlights include St. Louis Spare Ribs, Kansas City Burnt Ends, Veal Breast, Chicago Rib Tips and The Bacon Bar, which features items like slow-cooked strips of bacon, BLT sliders and Bacon-Deviled Eggs. An impressive list of delicious side dishes and desserts include Corn Pudding, Collard Greens, Fried Green Tomatoes, Blackened Cauliflower, Candy Bar Sundaes and much more. County is proud to feature a carefully curated selection of American craft beers and fine whiskeys as well as small list of specialty cocktails, which will rotate from time to time.
Kurah Mediterranean Tapas
Kurah Mediterranean Tapas offers a unique culinary experience prepared by Chef Daniel Sarkiss. Kurah is a full-service restaurant with various hot and cold tapas options, as well as delectable shared plate entrees. Their dishes are served with fresh bread baked right in their own brick oven. All Kurah dishes are prepared with organic meat and produce. The menu also features specialty cocktails and martinis as well as a variety of red, white and sparkling wines.
Golden Olympic Restaurant
This restaurant offers a large, traditional dinner menu with a particular emphasis on Greek specialties. Dine-in or carry out.
Kiki's Bistro
Cozy bistro has French Country Inn charm. Breast of Duck, Steak Pommes Frites, and fresh fish daily. L: Mon.-Fri. 11:30am-2pm; D: Mon.-Thurs. 5pm-10pm; Fri & Sat. 5pm-11pm.
Triad Sushi Lounge
Five minutes from McCormick Convention Center. The most extraordinary sushi experience in Chicago. We offer exceptional menu choices, full bar and karaoke. Private seating and VIP room are also available. Sun. 4:30pm-10:30pm; Mon.-Thurs. 5pm-12am; Fri. & Sat. 5pm-1am.
Klay Oven
Come enjoy the ambience, fine food and service of this warm, inviting restaurant. Choose from lobster tails, rack of lamb and quails prepared in our traditional Tandoor (clay oven) or dishes from Kathai.
India House Restaurant
Enjoy dining in India House - a restaurant that offers over 250 unique menu items and ambience full of Indian fine arts and crafts, and our commitment to provide you with delicious, creative and healthy foods.
Original Mothers, The
This rowdy watering hole is a staple on the Division Street nightlife scene. Perhaps its most famous role has been as the hangout in the hit '80s flick About Last Night. Enjoy a D.J. every night and karaoke on featured evenings.
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
Ernest Hemingway Museum
Explore displays featuring rare photos of Hemingway, his childhood diary, letters, early writings and other memorabilia. Enjoy videos documenting the author's life and work. Museum store on site.
CITY:Oak Park
Lawrence's Fisheries
In 1950, Lawrence Schweig opened his fish store at the bridge on Canal Street. Over the years, he developed unique recipes for delicious seafood products. Today Lawrence's reputation for great food at great prices continues as loyal customers bring their children and grandchildren here. As the third generation continues the tradition of Lawrence Schweig and the hallmarks of his vision remain unchanged.
Senza offers an elegant yet casual fine dining experience that features innovative modern American cuisine by executive chef Noah Sandoval. Taking familiar ingredients and integrating both avant-garde and classic techniques, chef Sandoval creates composed as well as approachable four or nine-course tasting menus that reflect a range of flavors and textures.
Andy's Thai Kitchen takes pride in its unique approach to preparing authentic cuisine without withholding any of Thailand's powerful bold flavors. Taste the flavors of Thailand for this award-winning restaurant.
Owen & Engine
Owen & Engine is based on a simple idea of offering rustic British-inspired comfort food with real ales and a carefully crafted beverage program.
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Chicago West
Centrally located off I-290 this newly built Holiday Inn Express & Suites features 135 beautifully designed guest rooms. The hotel offers complimentary full hot breakfast, High-speed, wired and wireless Internet access, 24-hour business center. Guests enjoy our outstanding in room amenities like microwave, mini refrigerators, flat panel HDTV and you can relax in our indoor pool and Jacuzzi or workout in our fitness center. Within walking distance from many restaurants & shops. We offer all our guest complimentary shuttle transportation to O'Hare Airport, CTA Blue Line, and all Oak Park businesses & attractions. Special discounts for groups, corporate, seniors and motor coach tour packages. 1,5000 square feet of flexible meeting space including full service catering and audio visual services.
Barbakoa is a fun, eclectic restaurant serving delicious Latin cuisine infused with passion, love and an unrivaled quality of service. This modern Latin bistro brings casual fine dining with an urban vibe to the Western suburbs. The restaurant is a lively and upbeat, featuring modern interpretations of Latin cuisine with roots in Central and South America, the Spanish Caribbean, and enriched by European influences.
CITY:Downers Grove
Phoenix Inn
One of Evanston's favorite "cheap eats", Phoenix Inn is located in the heart of downtown and offers a generous menu of traditional Chinese dishes. Delivery within a 5-mile radius. Call 45. min. ahead of last delivery times, which are listed on the website. Online ordering now available.
Trattoria Demi
An intimate casual setting specializing in authentic Italian cuisine.
Cucina Paradiso
Located off Oak Park's renowned Oak Park Avenue, specializing in classical and modern regional Italian cuisine. Begin your meal with a flavorful antipasto, followed by our famous thin pizzas, pastas, and tempting entrees. Voted by Chicago Magazine as"one of the best new restaurants of the year", and best Italian restaurant in Oak Park by Zagat Publications 2 years in a row. Preferred caterer for the Cheney Mansion and Pleasant Home. Exclusive caterer to 19th Century Club in Oak Park.
CITY:Oak Park
Anna's Asian Bistro & Sushi Bar
Mother-Daughter duo offer pan-Asian cuisine to please any palate and budget! Enjoy specialty sushi, curries and more on this lengthy, inventive menu.
Filini Restaurant Bar and Restaurant
Modern, authentic Italian dining. Filini specializes in using only the finest quality and authentic ingredients; simply and superbly prepared.
John Barleycorn
John Barleycorn offers a something-for-everyone menu featuring wraps, burgers, steaks and more. The venue features a 75ft. retractable glass roof.
Celtic Knot Public House
An authentic public house with excellent food, well-poured pints and a worldwide wine list. Regular live music includes Bluegrass Mondays, Celtic sessions Tuesdays, afternoon tea Wednesdays and Saturdays; storytelling monthly.
Mark Shale
Located on Chicago's Magnificent Mile, Mark Shale is the premier clothier for both men and women.
Restaurant at Conrad
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Financing Options for Growing a Global Business
Created on February 25, 2013
Export-Import Bank: Your Global Finance Partner
As U.S. businesses seek to expand their global footprint in emerging markets, the demand for a dependable global financial partner is imperative. The Export-Import (Ex-Im) Bank of the United States is the official credit agency of the United States and offers solutions to U.S. companies to assist with demystifying international financing options. Its mission is to assist in financing the export of U.S. goods and services to international markets.
Honoring African American History Month
Created on February 25, 2013
"So let us honor those who came before by striving toward their example, and let us follow in their footsteps toward the better future that is ours to claim."
President Barack Obama, 2013 National African American History Month Proclamation
As a Harvard-trained historian, Carter G. Woodson, like W. E. B. Du Bois before him, believed that truth could not be denied and that reason would prevail over prejudice. His hopes to raise awareness of African American's contributions to civilization was realized when he and the organization he founded, the Association for the Study of Negro Life and History (ASNLH), conceived and announced Negro History Week in 1925. The event was first celebrated during a week in February 1926 that encompassed the birthdays of both Abraham Lincoln and Frederick Douglass. The celebration was expanded to a month in 1976, the nation's bicentennial. By this time, the entire nation had come to recognize the importance of Black history in the drama of the American story.
Help America's Businesses by Becoming a Presidential Innovation Fellow
Created on February 14, 2013
Much Higher Surety Bond Guarantee Ceilings
Created on February 8, 2013
Enable Small Businesses to Bid on Larger Contracts and Grow
A major revision in the U.S. Small Business Administration's Surety Bond Guarantee (SBG) Program more than triples the eligible contract amount, from $2 million to $6.5 million, the Agency will guarantee on surety bonds for both public and private contracts.
What does this mean for small businesses trying to grow?
A Los Angeles subcontractor for example, was looking to take on bigger jobs and grow its business, but needed a much larger bond to bid on and get a contract that was larger than past work it had performed.
As a direct result of higher SBA guaranteed bond limits, companies like that California contractor can now experience continued growth in bonding capacity, employ more employees and improve revenue streams. And with that kind of growth and resulting experience on bigger jobs, such companies can bid on more federal construction contracts, build an even stronger management team, and set strategic plans for bigger contracts and expansion into larger markets.
MBDA Business Center Spotlight: Puerto Rico
While most of the work the MBDA Business Center in San Juan, Puerto Rico does is conducted in Spanish, that is where the differences between it and the 40 other MBDA Business Centers across the country end. Just like the other MBDA Business Centers throughout the nation, the Puerto Rico MBDA Business Center works diligently to secure contracts for its clients and build wealth for its community. It also guides clients in putting together business strategies that will attract financing.
One recent example that stands out involved a business owner looking to open a jewelry store in the island's biggest shopping mall. Confident that the endeavor would be a huge success, after being turned away by bank after bank, the owner contacted the MBDA Business Center.


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Games That Hate You: "Aliens: Colonial Marines"
Games That Hate You: "Aliens: Colonial Marines"
While my sci-fi loving friends have loved Star Wars and Star Trek since childhood, my childhood sci-fi obsession was Aliens. I loved how the film visually benchmarked a lot of sci-fi military tropes, like badass space marines versus fearsome space aliens. But what I liked most about "Aliens" was how the film showed off the importance of never fucking around with the maternal figure—aptly demonstrated via both Ripley with Newt and the alien queen with her horde.
By K Valentine
I usually avoid most video game trailers to prevent my expectations and wallet from getting a solid thrashing release day, which generally results in the realization that the games are overpriced crap. But a facehugger known as the Gearbox Software marketing department latched itself onto my face and impregnated my mind with nostalgia for Aliens.
So I watched each trailer and took in the various cut scenes that reflected the cool moments of Aliens into video game format while waiting patiently for my chance to kill xenomorphs in short, controlled bursts.
As the release day drew closer, the nostalgia filter collapsed and I was able to see how idiotic the game's concept was. The concept of playing a badass colonial marine looked good on paper, but the Aliens film showed how the bravado and weaponry of those marines were no match for the killer instincts of the xenomorphs. If "Aliens: Colonial Marines" got the canon right, a colonial marine against a horde of xenomorphs would be like fighting a wildfire with a spitball. And if the game screwed up the canon and let the colonial marines kick xenomorph ass and take names, then the game was forgoing the tense Aliens atmosphere and everything that made the film noteworthy in favor of generic FPS gameplay. Either way, "Aliens: Colonial Marines" was going to be shit instead of the shit.
But it was too late. That nostalgic feeling that Gearbox Software impregnated me with had already matured into my pre-ordering of the game—the Gamestop bonus of skins from the "Aliens" film solidified that. All I could do now was wait for the game to burst from my chest with its remorseless hatred towards me, FPS gamers, and Aliens canon bared.
There are two types of acidic hate a game can spray. There's the hate that lays down frustrating challenges while toying with your mind. And there's the hate that knows there are issues to improve but makes no effort to address them while blatantly showing off its laziness and bad form.
I could go on about the game's inept colonial marine AI who can't open doors or register being shot at, the xenomorph design & tactics that made them more laughable than formidable, weaponry that failed to make me feel badass, and horribly dated graphics that never matched the trailers. Aliens: Colonial Marines really shows its hate through its lack of tense atmosphere and its poorly developed story.
It was when the Sulaco managed to orbit back around LV-426 despite previously orbiting Fiorina 161 to set up Alien3 that the story began to stink of something. Things smelled even worse when the game that boasted its firefights with xenomorphs and quickly introduced human Weyland-Yutani commandos as enemies early in the game as a convenient plot-twist.
This game shows how well FPS gaming has evolved from shooting humans from behind cover to… shooting humans with more inept AI from behind cover. But it was when the sole colonial marine survivor Hicks made his return from the dead that the stink of Aliens: Colonial Marines was finally identifiable: The stink of fan-fiction. It's clumsily executed fan-fiction that throws everything good about the original source material out while having no idea how idea what made that stuff good in the first place. The fact that Aliens: Colonial Marines is now part of the Aliens canon really ruins the franchise for fans.
But then I realize that I didn't need Aliens: Colonial Marines to ruin the Aliens franchise for me. Joss Whedon did a perfectly good job of that already.


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With the dollar plummeting and the reputation of the United States at a low point throughout much of the world, in which ways is the United States still the leader in the world economy? One way is our agriculture –- even if nobody wants to buy our cars anymore, everyone wants to buy the bounty of the United States' farmland. With the boom in the economies of nations such as China and India, combined with the great demand for biofuels in an age of high gasoline prices, America's crops are selling at record levels.
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I apologize that this is so long, but I am in a panic. Our first leather sofa was bought five years ago. Within three years we noticed that the color was rubbing off (yes it was made in China). This year we decided to do an upgrade. I didn�t want another leather sofa for fear of having the same experience. But my husband felt that a higher quality sofa would not do this. I gave in and we bought a nice Hancock and Moore sofa and recliner. The leather is called Antelope Saddle, which came from Germany. The sofa itself was constructed in the United States.
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From your photos it appears the leather is a pigmented leather with a corrected grain. Usually this type of leather is made from poorer quality hides, but most of the problems your having is from hides that the manufacturer should have rejected from the tannery in the first place. You should never be able to wipe color away from the leather using a cloth or tissue, unless their was any type of solvent on the tissue before.
Also issues with packing, they (the store) should have never applied packing tape to any part of the leather.
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A Russian Web developer has found a network of a couple of hundred Linux servers that could distribute malware to Windows systems.
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The compromised Linux servers include dedicated or virtualized Apache webservers. The malware apparently landed on the target clients not because of an Apache vulnerability but due to weak or intercepted passwords or a security hole in the management software used. The attackers therefore installed next to Apache the small Nginx webserver that distributed the malware to the Windows clients. Site admins wouldn't normally notice the break-in because the Apache service wouldn't be affected.
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Linux botnetIt's a Linux botnet just like an Adobe exploit on Windows is a Windows botnet.
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Linux-BotnetYes, it's a Linux-Botnet, as the nginx-Version installed on it is the Linux-Version. So it has nothing to do with apache.
LinuxIs this really a Linux botnet or an Apache botnet running on Linux? Meaning Linux is really not the issue but Apache which could be int he same position if installed on Unix or Windows?
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I don't know what you mean by pre-negotiated, but is sounds like an amount was negotiated before you started your treatment. If so this is highly unethical, and very possibly illegal. But lets assume a different understanding, i.e. your file was in settlement negotiations and based on the then status of negotiations, an agreement was made to for amount of your chiro bill. Then the case settled for a higher amount and now the chiro wants more of his bill covered. That is reasonable.
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This question really cannot be answered without more information. What is the nature and extent of your injuries? how much are your medical bills? Do you have any wage loss? There needs to be more development of the change in your activities. You mention "medical liens" which is a term used in conjunction with being represented by an attorney. If you are represented he/she is in the best position to answer this question. Of the cuff the settlement sounds low. If you don't have an...
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If you were injured you should definitely have an attorney and let them deal with the insurance carrier. The carrier will be trying to gather personal information about not all of which is geared toward helping you, but rather in anticipation of defending your claim. If you are just trying to get your property resolved go through your own insurance and let them deal with the other carrier in recovering the property damage expense and your deductible.
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If the plaintiff has made a demand within your policy limits and your carrier refuses to pay - they have a big problem if the plaintiff hits over the policy. Almost certainly they will pay the excess rather than risk your subsequent bad-faith claim. If they don't pay the plaintiff attorney will almost certainly offer you a deal to assign the plaintiff your bad-faith claim in exchange for a non-collection agreement. If it all goes south and there are no deals - call me. 800-809-8848
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No. The insurance carrier is simply indemnifies the at fault driver. The settlement will be a full release of all claims against the driver. You have a lot of unanswered issues. Was the driver the owner of the car? Does your sister have Uninsured Motorist coverage? was the driver in the course and scope of employment or running an errand for someone? Was the driver convicted of a DUI.? Has an asset check been done on the driver? has the driver been asked to contribute funds? You will...
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You need to promptly consult with an attorney. Many offices like ours offer a no cost consultation. You will need to determine what assets are available from the defendant and what coverages you have for uninsured motorist (same as underinsured motorist) . If the police came and confirmed the texting issue than follow-up with the investigating officer and the DA for criminal prosecution. You can recover additional monies through a criminal restitution hearing.
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Yes consult an attorney. There is a vehicle code that states once other traffic has yielded to you, you may commence you turning movement / entry onto the roadway and all other approaching vehicles must now yield to you. off the top of my head try Vehicle Code 21804(b)
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You are only entitled to the FMV. You best bet is to argue by way of producing comparable ads that your vehicle is worth more than the pay off amount, so you can get something back in your pocket.
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