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Leadsled Mercurys to take the lawn at Pebble Beach
Rebel Without a Cause Mercury. Photo courtesy National Automotive Museum.
Sam Barris, Gil and Al Ayala, and Frank Sonzogni might not come to mind as darlings of the concours crowd, but in their own way, they had the same intentions as the celebrated coachbuilders regularly feted on manicured lawns: to create automotive art using manufacturer-supplied ingredients. Rather than Ferraris and other exotics, however, they plied their trade in more commonly available domestic sedans and coupes, and about a dozen of their most significant examples will get their turn in the limelight later this year when the Pebble Beach Concours celebrates postwar Mercury customs
While nobody could consider the 1949 to 1951 Mercury a commercial failure – it outsold much of its competition at about 300,000 cars a year – the E.T. "Bob" Gregorie design didn't quite have the punch and flair that many other midsize American cars had at that time. No rocket motifs or portholes, no drastic body shapes, nothing to really make it stand out. But as designer Harry Bradley wrote, its "tentative combination of old and new that was not as fresh as its sister cars from Ford or Lincoln, or its competition from General Motors… [was] exactly what made the car so appealing to customizers."
Those slab sides became big canvases for doodlers in chrome trim. The conservative front end easily adapted to new grille and headlamp combinations. The small windows and thick pillars gave it a tougher and, at the same time, more flowing look when metalsmiths dared to chop its top.
Who exactly was the first to take that plunge has been a matter of debate for some years now. Customizer Sam Barris typically gets credit: Only a few weeks after buying his 1949 Mercury coupe that year, he took a torch and welder to his car to lower its lid, dechromed it, altered the side sculpturing, lowered it, and painted it metallic green. At about the same time, Gil and Al Ayala had set about chopping and altering the sheetmetal on Louie Bettancourt's 1949 coupe. Whoever did it first, more would soon follow, including Jerry Quesnel's Barris-chopped 1949 coupe and Bob Hirohata's 1951 coupe, which Barris chopped and hardtopped and which would go on to become perhaps the most iconic custom Mercury.
While many of the custom Mercurys of the Fifties – such as the 1949 coupe that starred alongside James Dean in the 1955 film Rebel Without a Cause – featured only mild alterations and still looked fairly stock, others – including the 1950 coupe that Leo Lyons modified over a period of nine years – so extensively reshaped the cars as to make them almost unrecognizeable as Mercurys. Persistent magazine exposure helped popularize the chopped and customized Mercurys coming out of the Los Angeles-area hot rod shops in the Fifties, but so did films such as Rebel and the 1955 Mamie Van Doren flick Running Wild, which included the Hirohata Mercury. They soon picked up the nickname "leadsled" for the vast amounts of body lead applied to their flanks during the customization process.
Leo Lyons custom Mercury. Photo courtesy Geoff Hacker.
Hot rod and custom collector and historian Ken Gross, who has helmed the biennial displays of prewar customs, sports customs, and other hot rods at Pebble Beach since 1997, said the 1949 to 1951 Mercury, to many enthusiasts, represents the definitive custom car. "The cars hail from an exuberant era when backyard mechanics and bodymen were convinced they could build stylish automobiles as well as any major automaker," he said. "These cars are rolling proof that they did."
To put the class together, Gross said he looked to Bradley's list of 10 ultimate "Original Radical Custom Mercs" – which includes the Barris 1949 coupe, the Bettancourt 1949 coupe, the Quesnel 1949 coupe, the Hirohata 1951 coupe, Wally Welch's Ayala-customized 1950 coupe, Ralph Testa's Barris-customized 1950 convertible, Buddy Alcorn's Barris-customized 1950 coupe, Fred Rowe's Barris-customized 1951 convertible, Dave Burgarin's Barris-customized 1951 coupe, and Sonzogni's 1951 coupe – for inspiration. Four of those cars – Burgarin's, Sonzogni's, Quesnel's, and Bettancourt's – have gone missing in the decades since they were built, so Gross said he would like to include a few other noteworthy custom Mercurys in their stead, including the Rebel Without a Cause coupe, the Lyons coupe, and Darryl Starbird's "Fabula" 1950 coupe. No cars on the list have yet been confirmed for the concours.
In addition to the display, Gross said he will also put together a panel discussion on the custom Mercury's impact for the Pebble Beach Classic Car Forum at the Inn at Spanish Bay. Other panelists expected to participate include Pat Ganahl, Larry Erickson, Rik Hoving and George Barris.
Along with the postwar custom Mercurys, this year's Pebble Beach Concours will feature classes dedicated to Preservation Ferraris and Ferraris that Raced in the Pebble Beach Road Races in the 1950s, duPonts, Pope automobiles, designs by Carrozzeria Touring, postwar Cunninghams, Japanese motorcycles, prewar British sports cars, Lincoln Continentals, and Shelby G.T. 350s.
The 65th annual pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance will take place Sunday, August 16. For more information, visit PebbleBeachConcours.net.
Hemmings Find of the Day – 1951 Mercury Sport Sedan
Mercury offered but a single four-door for 1951, and with 157,648 examples built, the Sport Sedan proved to be the brand's most popular model. Though not rare by anyone's definition, examples as apparently clean as this 1951 Mercury Sport Sedan, for sale on Hemmings.com, don't come along too often. If that's the good news, here's the bad: The Merc's original owner was the frugal sort, and the car appears to have been delivered without the optional overdrive, heater or radio, making it most attractive to buyers in warmer (but not hot) locales who avoid long trips on the highway. The car's current owner claims it's never been restored, and that the only non-original part is a replacement carburetor on the (original) flathead V-8. From the seller's description:
1951 Mercury 4 dr , great condition , 3 on the tree , has not been restored , recently spent over $1000 getting it tunes up and running . It appears the only thing not original is the carburetor, we have the orignal air cleaner, original flathead, all stainless and trim. California title , custom plate R51MERC
Location: westlake village, California
Status: Available
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Hemmings Finds of the Day – 1970 Mercury Cougar Eliminators
Most collectors, when going after multiple versions of the same model of car, try to go for a little variety – one of each color, maybe, or one of every bodystyle/drivetrain/model year. Not the seller of these two Competition Blue 1970 Mercury Cougar Eliminators available on Hemmings.com, which share not only external appearances, but also the same 428 Cobra Jet drivetrain and the same build date. Only minor differences separate the two, such as the interiors. Perfect pair, perhaps, for identical twins? From the seller's description:
This is a unique oppurtunity to buy two nearly identical Cougar Eliminators with factory equipped 428 Cobra-Jets ,both Ram-Air Cars, C-6′s, 3.50 Traction-Loks and built on the same day! ( As per Marti Reports) These cars are further documented by their build sheets & Eminger Reports.
Car #1 Is an original numbers matching car, with all original sheetmetal – NOS Right Fender(replaced in the early 70′s), NOS front \rear valances (1991 Resto.). Original miles believed to be 107,000. Engine,transmission,Front Suspension rebuilt @ 105,000 miles. Rare Black\White Houndstooth Interior in mint condition.
Car #2 Is a complete Rotisserie Restoration completed in 2007,with a Correct date coded engine\heads, trans is non vin stamped C-6 with correct cast-iron tailshaft housing. Original miles unknown, odometer reads 85,000. Interior is black standard bucket seats . Extensive list of NOS parts used to complete this restoration.
These cars have been in a Private Collection for over 20 Years, and have never been offered for Sale together.
Location: West Jordan, Utah
Status: Available
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Hemmings Find of the Day – 1971 Mercury Comet
Mercury's Comet, and its more pedestrian cousin, the Ford Maverick, were once staples of parking lots and driveways across America. Their near-disappearance from the automotive landscape in recent years has had an odd effect on many of us who once ignored the Ford compacts: Suddenly, they look good, with near-ideal proportions and just the right amount of power with the 302-cu.in. V-8 beneath the hood. This 1971 Mercury Comet GT, for sale on Hemmings.com, checks that last box and goes one step further: Not only has the 302 been bored to 347-cu.in., but a Paxton supercharged has been bolted on for an added bit of thrust. The car's only seen 8,400 miles roll beneath its wheels (though we suspect many of those have been added in ¼ mile increments), and is said to be in pristine condition with its original paint. From the seller's description:
1971 Mercury Comet GT, very rare, in pristine condition, with 8,400 original miles and having the original, factory black paint, which is in excellent condition. Comet has the original 302 motor, with extensive upgrades converted to a full roller, o-ringed, supercharged 347-cu.in. motor – $14,000 in the motor alone. The Paxton Supercharger is adding the proper 6 – 8 lbs of boost to the combustion chamber. Vehicle has a smooth shifting 5-Spd Tremec trans, custom 9 in nodular differential with TL 3.89 gears, full custom 2.5 in stainless exhaust system and pfdb. Vehicle cruises very nice in the city and never had any overheating issues with the thermostatically controlled pusher fan/Al radiator set-up. The body sheetmetal has not been modified in any way with the exception of the professionally added sub-frame connectors. All work on this vehicle is top-notch, done by skilled professionals. I have the deluxe Marti's report for vehicle, which states this is 1 of 69 Comets built with this color and powertrain combo. If you are interested in a rare, rust-free, compact Ford niche vehicle to cruise in or add to your collection, this is a classic to seriously consider.
Location: Wyandotte, Michigan
Status: No Longer Available
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Could the stillborn Messenger concept car have saved Mercury?
Photos courtesy Ford Motor Company.
Automotive history is replete with glimpses into Harry Turtledove-style what-if alternate scenarios. What if Edsel Ford hadn't died relatively young – would his leadership of the company have led to sportier postwar Fords? What if Chrysler was able to bring its Turbine car to market – would it have made the internal combustion engine obsolete? And what if Mercury produced its 2003 Messenger concept car – would it have saved the fleet-of-feet brand from cancellation?
Seven years before the axe fell on Mercury, Ford had pinned its hopes for the brand on the Messenger concept. Emerging from the Lincoln Mercury design studio then helmed by Gerry McGovern, the man that Ford hired in 1999 specifically to turn around Lincoln and Mercury's moribund design, (and built by the Stola Group in Rivoli, Italy) the Messenger debuted at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit with McGovern's promise that "modern design will lead (Mercury's) rejuvenation." He went on to say that the Messenger heralded a new design language for Mercury, one that would appear in four new Mercury vehicles over the next four years.
Generally, McGovern pointed to the Messenger's "clean, technical appearance" and its "dynamic fluidity," but the "new design DNA" that the Messenger introduced (characterized as "energetic, distinctive, intelligent and charismatic") also happened to include bits of old design DNA. A number of observers have pointed out how the upswept B pillar (among other subtle touches) calls to mind the 1963 Ford Cougar II, the company's first official use of one of Mercury's most beloved nameplates. The sequential taillamps mimicked those on the production Cougar while the headlamps, when lit up, appeared much like the spaced-out quads on the 1960-1961 full-size Mercurys.
Mercury didn't intend the Messenger as a pure design platform, either. In the Messenger's press materials, Mercury claimed the aluminum monocoque two-seater on an 111-inch wheelbase would be powered by an all-aluminum 460-hp 4.6-liter V-8 running through a six-speed automatic transmission and an independent rear suspension. Behind the 19- and 20-inch turbine-style wheels were big Brembo brakes. Observers at the time speculated that if the Messenger were to go into production, it would borrow the contemporary Mustang's front-engine, rear-wheel-drive platform.
Yet, like many concept cars, the Messenger remained just that. What's more, the new design DNA didn't take. Mercury only introduced a few new nameplates over the following years, all of them re-branded Ford products, and none of them using any design elements from the Messenger. That's probably due in part to McGovern leaving Lincoln-Mercury not long after the Messenger's introduction, first to a Ford design studio in London, then to head up Land Rover's advanced design studio.
Mercury's sales figures, already dropping precipitously by that time (down 13 percent in 2001, 16 percent in 2002, and 23 percent in 2003), continued to slide through the rest of the decade. Once the recession hit in 2008, all hope of a turnaround seemed lost. Total sales failed to break 100,000 in 2009, and Ford axed the brand the next year. Ford president Mark Fields said at the time that the company was shutting down Mercury to focus on Lincoln.
Later that year, Ford also cleaned out its vaults by putting 17 of its early 2000s concept cars up for auction at the RM event in Monterey, with the proceeds going to charity. Among those concepts was the 2003 Messenger, which sold for $52,250 against a pre-auction estimate of $75,000 to $100,000.
And among the bidders in the audience that day was concept car collector Joe Bortz. He went home with another concept, the 2001 Lincoln Mk IX, but said the Messenger haunted him ever since. So when Texas collector David Disiere put a sizeable chunk of his collection – including the Messenger and three other concept vehicles he bought in 2010 – up for auction at no reserve at the recent Auctions America event in Auburn, Indiana, Bortz made sure to get the Messenger, this time paying $27,500.
Since buying the Messenger, he's discovered that it never had an engine or transmission – an electric motor propelled it on and off stage – but it does have a full chassis, independent rear suspension and MacPherson strut front suspension, along with a full interior. He's thus planning to source a 4.6-liter modular V-8 and six-speed automatic transmission to make it a running and driveable car.
"In my opinion, it's as good looking as any Ferrari," Bortz said. "This car could've saved Mercury."
If so, Mercury could still be around today, making plans for its 75th anniversary. Instead, we're left to consider the Messenger and speculate, what if.
Hemmings Find of the Day – 1969 Mercury Cougar XR7
The Cougar XR7 is one of those cars (like the Olds 4-4-2) that I yawned at 20 years ago, but now, kicking and screaming past middle age, I find myself really drawn to. In particular, I love the groovy faux Jaguar touches that Mercury stylists incorporated, trying to add an air of sophistication to the XR7′s cockpit. Sure, it's still all FoMoCo: There's some leather in there, but it's mostly vinyl. The burled walnut is fake, and the toggle switchgear is Dearborn plasticky – but you've got to admire the effort. This 1969 Mercury Cougar XR7 convertible for sale on Hemmings.com, a single-family car, appears to be worn but very original. From the seller's description:
very low mileage. 351 2BBL V-8, automatic transmission w/ floor shifter, power steering, power brakes, tilt-away steering wheel, wire wheel covers, sequential tail lights, retractable pneumatic headlights, light green metallic body w/ black vinyl top, original green leather interior. This car has been family owned and kept in a garage since it was purchased. Mother bought the car new in 1969 and drove it around town until 1994 when she turned it over to me. I've driven it every year since then, maintained it mechanically but haven't done any restoration. It's all original and in good street condition with all systems operational. You will love the sound of this engine.
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America on Wheels Museum celebrates orphan cars with new exhibit
1953 De Soto Firedome sedan. Image courtesy America on Wheels Museum.
The American automotive landscape is littered with the bones of failed automakers, including those that once enjoyed great success before following the dodo into extinction. Brands like Pontiac, Hudson, Kaiser and DeSoto are familiar names, but others, such as Sebring Vanguard and Thrif-T are lesser-known; now, thanks to a recently-opened exhibit at the America on Wheels Transportation Museum in Allentown, Pennsylvania, these (and other) orphan cars are once again in the spotlight.
"Gone But Not Forgotten: Orphan Cars of the 1950s to Today" honors automakers which, in the words of museum representative Jason Stershic, "often represent the combination of big dreams but small budgets, mismanagement of once-great companies or flawed designs."
1954 Kaiser Darrin 161. Photo by David LaChance.
Some cars cross boundary lines, doomed to failure by both shrinking budgets and poor management. One such example is the 1954 Kaiser Darrin 161, a fiberglass convertible sports car powered by an inline six-cylinder engine that made its public debut before the Chevrolet Corvette, but hit dealerships after the launch of the less-expensive Corvette. Named for its designer, Howard "Dutch" Darrin, the two-seater boasted a nylon top that could be positioned in an up, down, or landau (partially open) configuration, and doors that slid into the front fenders instead of opening outward.
Built on Dutch Darrin's own time and with his own money, the Kaiser Darrin was initially rejected by company head Henry J. Kaiser, who was infuriated that Darrin would waste his efforts on such a frivolous project. When Kaiser's new wife expressed her affinity for the stylish roadster (reportedly calling it, "the most beautiful thing I have ever seen"), Kaiser's position on the car changed, and the Darrin was given the go-ahead for production. Timing can be all-important, and in the case of the Kaiser Darrin, timing was not on the car's side. Kaiser's merger with Willys-Overland delayed production and strained the company's finances, and by the time the Darrin hit dealerships it was seen as too big a gamble by a skeptical public. Production lasted a single year, and only 435 examples were built.
1951 Thrif-T Tri-Wheel. Photo by Mike McNessor.
Another orphan car to be featured in the exhibit is a 1951 Thrif-T Tri-Wheel, built by the Tri-Wheel Motor Corporation of Springfield, Massachusetts. Designed by C.D. Gill in Oxford, North Carolina, the three-wheeler was promoted as an economical choice for drug store delivery, grocery delivery or even suburban homeowners looking for a second family vehicle. With a bench seat that promised accommodations for three (and delivered, realistically, seating for two) and a faux convertible top, the Thrif-T Tri-Wheel was indeed a stylish and semi-practical mode of transportation that would have been ideally suited to postwar Europe. Its 10-horsepower Onan engine and perceived instability made it a tough sell on these shores, however, and the Tri-Wheel Motor Corporation's eight-year production run ended in 1955. It's not clear how many were built, but the bright yellow example on loan to the America on Wheels museum (featured in the October 2007 issue of Hemmings Motor News) is believed to be the only restored and functional example in existence.
Safety concerns also spelled the end of another orphan car, designed to offer 1970s commuters an electric alternative to internal combustion vehicles. Created by Robert G. Beaumont, the Sebring Vanguard CitiCar utilized an aluminum frame covered in riveted Cycolac plastic panels, with propulsion coming courtesy of a lead-acid battery array and a direct current electric motor that produced anywhere from two-and-a-half to six horsepower, depending upon model. The CitiCar SV-48, arguably the firm's most popular model, used eight six-volt batteries and a three-and-a-half horsepower electric motor to deliver a claimed top speed of 38 MPH and a range of approximately 40 miles. At the car's 1974 launch, sales were brisk, but a 1975 article in Consumer Reports changed that after calling the CitiCar, "foolhardy to drive." As Beaumont later recalled, "They called our car everything but a suicide car. Unsafe this, that and the other, because they were comparing our 1,100-pound car to the big cars. That article basically pulled the plug on us…"
A 1976 Sebring Vanguard CitiCar. Photo by Mike McNessor.
Though Sebring Vanguard didn't enjoy success as an automaker, the firm's assets were sold in 1977 to a new company called Commuter Vehicles, Inc., which produced its Commuta-Car variant from 1978 to 1982. Approximately 2,500 CitiCars were built and sold, followed by roughly 4,000 Commuta-Cars, making this wedge-shaped oddity the most successful modern electric car until the Tesla Roadster.
Other cars in the Gone But Not Forgotten exhibit include a 1981 DeLorean DMC-12; a 2009 Pontiac Solstice GXP Coupe; a 1969 Plymouth GTX Convertible; a 1973 Mercury Cougar Convertible; a 1967 Amphicar; a 1964 Austin Mini Moke; a 1963 Studebaker Avanti R-2; a 1959 Vespa 400 Semi-Convertible; a 1959 Nash Metropolitan; a 1959 Edsel Villager Station Wagon; a 1953 De Soto Firedome Sedan; a 1957 Hudson Hollywood Hornet; a 1954 Pontiac Star Chief Convertible; and a 1964 Studebaker Gran Turismo R-2 Super Hawk. All are on loan from museum benefactors, and none are part of the museum's permanent exhibit.
"Gone But Not Forgotten: Orphan Cars of the 1950s to Today" is scheduled to run through October. For additional information, visit AmericaOnWheels.org.
Bellevue, Washington, 1969
After coming across the below photo of Evered Mercury in Bellevue, Washington, on Annualmobiles, we tracked its original source to the King County Snapshots photo archive, where we in turn found the above photo and some background on the dealership, which Art Evered started in 1957 with a gas station and two used cars. Located at 420 116th Avenue NE, the building appears to still stand, but nowadays houses a Volvo dealership.
Hemmings Find of the Day – 1957 Mercury Turnpike Cruiser
Turnpike Cruisers had a reputation as some of the most gadget-laden cars of the Fifties, and it's easy to see why after checking out this restored 1957 Mercury Turnpike Cruiser convertible for sale on Hemmings.com: quad headlamps (big deal for that year), power seats, power antenna, Continental kit, power top, and even an automatic lubrication system, in addition to the Indy 500 pace car livery that was added in its full restoration. From the seller's description:
Frame-off restoration. Original motor & transmission. Runs and drives good. Fully loaded minus air. I have the automatic lubrication system but it is not installed. This car was built days before the Sam Hanks (winner of race) pace car that actually paced the race. Interior is new and was measured perfectly from Sam Pack"s 1957 pace car (as seen in the Sam Pack collection in Dallas, Texas). Used original style material including gold piping. Pace car lettering was measured from Sam Pack"s car as well. Car has 6-way power seat, power antenna, factory tachometer, nice NOS tail lights, NOS rear bumper. Underside of car has been detailed. Engine and transmission have been rebuilt. Electric top works good. Stainless steel on sides has been straightened and polished. Re-chromed front & rear bumpers. Need to sell; I lost my storage space. Clear Texas title.
New on car: Convertible top Dash pad, Interior Door rubber, Carpet Trunk rubber, Side emblems Power window motors, NOS grill and lots of other NOS parts
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Hemmings Find of the Day – 1976 Mercury Capri II
This 1976 Mercury Capri II for sale on Hemmings.com left the factory with the 2.3-liter four-cylinder engine, but an early owner opted to bolt on performance upgrades that include a Rotomaster turbocharger, an Offenhauser intake manifold and a Holley carburetor. It isn't clear how much power this combination adds, but it's certain that the car's current output is higher than the stock engine's 88 horsepower and 116 pound-feet of torque. The current owner (reportedly the car's second) claims the 29,000 miles indicated are actual, and the car's overall condition seems to back up this declaration. From the seller's description:
only 29K miles. Mint condition. one owner car. White pearl with green pin striping. This was somebodies baby it could be yours. Turbo charged. Offenhauser intake manifold, holly carburetor. Belts hoses and plugs are all brand new and ready to roar. Camel leather interior with new car smell.
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After completing her first season as head coach of the Marian University women's basketball team, head coach Katie Gearlds stated her goals were to set a new wins record for the program, earn a league title and head to the national tournament. Check, check and check.
After surpassing the program wins record last month, the No. 7 and second-seeded Marian University women's basketball team won its first-ever Crossroads League Tournament championship over No. 22 and fourth-seeded Huntington University, 63-59, on John Grimes Court at the Physical Education Center on Monday night.....read more
Marian University inducted Hulman & Company CEO Mark Miles and Indianapolis Colts head coach Chuck Pagano into its Clayton Family Circle of Honor during a fundraiser dinner April 22 at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. The Catholic liberal arts university also honored its 1973 baseball team with a M-Club Wall of Fame induction.
The fifth annual Clayton Family Circle of Honor Dinner drew a record 550 people to the Pavilion at IMS, where guests had an opportunity to pose for photos with the Indianapolis 500's famous Borg-Warner Trophy, as well as the Indianapolis Colts' Lombardi Trophy from Super Bowl XLI. Marian University President Daniel J. Elsener announced during the event that the university has already raised nearly $800,000 toward its $1 million annual goal for Marian University athletics.
The Clayton Family Circle of Honor, named for Joe Clayton and his wife Jan, honors individuals who have made an impact on the central Indiana community through athletics. The Claytons believe in the character-building qualities associated with athletics in a university community, including respect, fair play, and teamwork. Past honorees include Bob Knight, Bill Polian, Katie Douglas, Jim Morris and Carl Erskine, among others.
This is the first year that the Clayton Family Circle of Honor Dinner was combined with the Marian University athletics department's annual M-Club Wall of Fame induction ceremony. This year's inductee, the 1973 Marian College baseball team, finished that season 22-8 and District 21 champions. A team led by great pitching and defense all season, the Knights scored 50 runs in the four-game playoffs to win the district championship. Fifteen members of the team, including its head coach, were on hand for the festivities.
This also marks the first year that either event was held at a location other than the university's campus. "Not many people realize that three of the Indianapolis Motor Speedway's four founders settled on property that is now part of the Marian University campus," President Elsener said. "In fact, my office is located in the mansion once owned by James A. Allison. Given our shared history, and our mutual desire to assist with the redevelopment of the city's west side, it makes sense for Marian University and the Indianapolis Motor Speedway to continue seeking additional partnership opportunities. We're grateful that they've opened their doors and allowed us to use this wonderful facility for our event."
Marian University has worked diligently in recent years to bolster its athletics programs. In 2011, the university hired Indiana University basketball legend Steve Downing to serve as its director of athletics. Downing has since hired 2009 NCAA Coach of the Year Todd Lickliter to head Marian's basketball program, and former Indiana Miss Basketball, Purdue University all-American and WNBA player Katie Gearlds to lead the women's program. In 2012, the university captured the NAIA national championship in football in just the program's sixth year of existence. And, earlier this month, the university's cycling team earned its 25th national championship.
"Marian University is on the rise," President Elsener said. "We've recently opened the state's first new medical school in 110 years, we've risen higher in the U.S. News & World Report rankings than any other college in our category since 2011, and our enrollment numbers are at an all-time high. The success we've seen within our athletics programs really mirrors the overall success of the university, and is an essential component in our mission to educate the next generation of leaders for service to the world."
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Mass of the Lord's Supper
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Anyone growing Pomegrantes in z7a or lower?
Anyone having any success growing and fruiting any pomegranate varieties other than Salavatski in zone 7a or colder? I would like to try Parfianka, Bala Miursal, Al Sirin Nar but can't find much hardiness info out there. Any other proven hardy and successful fruiting varieties worth trying?
I have many poms. I was checking them yesterday and only Angel Red took a lot of damage. That one is not known hardy; all the other ones I have are known hardy ones. The final verdict for this last winter won't be in for another month or so. Click on my GW page to see my varieties list.
i've had angel red and wonderful unprotected in ground two winters, both freeze to ground around zero. Protected they are fine, but there is still the problem of getting the fruit to mature in time. Hardy varieties are not necessarily early maturing and vice versa. My newest strategy to get fruit is to provide protection and use only earliest maturing varieties. I won't waste my time with cold hardy varieties if they are not early ripening in my marginal zone...
I have Salavatski and Nikitski Ranni. They are both just going into their second growing season, so no fruit yet. The Ranni seems the most cold hardy. Our lowest here was -3 and it got near zero or lower at least three times this winter. No die back at all on the Ranni. I wrapped them with chicken wire then stuff hay around them for insulation.
The zone map only concerns itself with temperatures, and fruit production has a few more variables, like light levels and the difference between nighttime lows and daytime highs. So I would look for people growing pom's in a similar latitude. I have trouble getting some tropicals to bear good fruit this far north and I am only in NC - all because they need near constant light levels, they don't know what to do with long summer days. In the tropics the days and nights are pretty constant at 12 hours each.
Angel Red and Wonderful have failed for me in mild winter years. The only reliable pomegranite in my garden is a local variety called 'Compacta'. The fruit a very sour but it fruits a lot and has no problems with cold.
Growing hardy varieties as well. Will let you know what survives. Think the temps dipped to -5F - 0F this year. In the 3rd year now for a few of them, rest are less than 2-3ft tall. Think Salevatski or KajacikAnor fruited for my friend I gave a plant to, but none of mine yet. Btw my 1st year, they all go in the small outdoor shed to protect the 1st year wood. any days/nights under 20F, and I turn the light on overnight to protect it. been working every year and has good strong wood for the 2nd season.
Anyone have 'Shirin Pust Ghermez Saveh'?
Think thats the only Iranian one I still need.
This post was edited by armyofda12mnkeys on Wed, Mar 12, 14 at 20:24
Cindy @ GreenSeaFarms has most of the varieties for a good price. Unfortunately they lost lots of plants this year and dont have that Shirin variety i wanted. "With all the rain we had last summer I lost 1000's of potted plants." wowie, 1000's
Have had pomegranates growing here in high desert zone 7 (new Mexico) for over 50 years; were among the first to be grown here back then but see them quite frequently now in yards. Every few years (2012 for one) we get temps that freeze the bushes to the ground, then they grow back up the next year (2013) & this year 2014 they seem to have survived our very mild winter so hope to see lots of blossoms & fruits this year!! BTW: they are all 'Wonderful'.
Never had a bit of other problems with them.
Thanks everyone for all the info. I may just give them all a try and see what happens.
What other varieties have you tried? Also where did you get 'Compacta'. Sounds very interesting would like to give it a try sour or not.
Things are definitely different here out West. Elevation takes precedence over latitude, and all pomegranates seem to take colder temps than back East. There are lots of bushes in zone 7 NM that only die back in the coldest winters. The varieties Russian and Wonderful have been said to perform the same in Albuquerque, NM.
I say why put so much energy into finding varieties that end up giving you just a few extra degrees of hardiness? If you are in a marginal zone you will probably need to protect anyway, and you will almost surely need early ripening varieties to get good fruit. If you are anywhere with a long growing season, just go with 'Wonderful': it is a great variety and cheap and easy to obtain.
I don't think its just a couple degrees. I have on average lost about half my Angel Red each winter and I doubt it will ever give me useful fruit. All the "hardy" ones have been good for me down to 3-4F.
I do agree that early ripening is also a big factor; its the reason why I put in Angel Red to begin with. Its also one reason why I never planted a Wonderful.
Scott: You're probably right that there is a more than a few degrees between the very hardiest and the least hardy varieties. Angel Red may indeed be more towards the least hardy side of things, and it may also be especially intolerant of cold/wet winters... I've heard that the ornamental variety 'Nana' would probably be killed by temps below 20.
But it still seems that the difference in hardiness between 'Wonderful' and the so-called hardy types is pretty miniscule, at least in arid climates.
JJD - I get plants given to me all the time so some of what I grow I am just re-telling what someone told me, could be true, could be wrong...
RIght now I have in the ground two 'Compacta' (they are grown by a local wholesale-only nursery - Pender Nursery, I get mine at our local university's horticulture student plant sale when they have them, about every other year); I have two 'Russian', one I bought at Edible Landscaping in VA, the other someone gave to me; I have one given to me that came from a local Indian Plant Nursery (this area has a large SE Asian population), and as an ornamental I have a 'State Fair' which is a tiny bush style plant that blooms and fruits as long as the temps are warm - a beauty but the fruit is very sour and small. In a pot I have my Angel Red - which died to the ground too many times, so I dug it up and keep it in the greenhouse now.
Around town (Raleigh, NC) you can find pom's growing as parking lot trees. I think the asphalt helps keep them warm. People rarely get to the fruit before the squirrels. Our local Lebanese deli has a few that their grandfather brought to the US ages ago. They look like one of the many Russian varieties.
Most people around here say you have better luck with the Russian types (some are named, some are sold as Russian) which tend to not be as sweet as the warm climate types.


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CITY:Elk Grove Village
Depot Restaurant
Good old-fashioned home cookin' in an old time diner atmosphere. Breakfast, lunch and dinner. Wednesday all you can eat fried chicken, Friday fish fry, daily specials.
Oberweis Dairy and Ice Cream Store
Oberweis is an old fashioned family ice cream parlor and dairy store. You can taste the difference in Oberweis milk, ice cream, cheeses, yogurts, cakes and pies. Dine in or take home and enjoy ice cream treats from the fountain menu for the entire family made from our super premium ice cream. Also enjoy the world famous shakes, malts, sundaes, smoothies, coffee drinks and more.
Victoria's Gifts
Grand Victoria Casino souvenirs, unique gifts, clothing and jewelry.
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.
J. Alexander's Restaurant
Upscale contemporary American restaurant known for its wood-fired cuisine. The menu features a wide selection of American classics, including steaks, prime rib of beef, fresh seafood, as well as salads, sandwiches and desserts.
Denny's - Carpentersville
Serving breakfast, lunch, and dinner seven days a week!
Wings Over Waukegan Air Show
The Annual Waukegan Air Show, Wings Over Waukegan, is a great time for the whole family and has been extended to a 2-day show. Enjoy the Canadian Forces Snowbirds Demonstration Team, F-18 Hornet, USN Static Aircraft Displays, Classic Warbirds, Jet Bus and Military Aircraft as they soar through the sky performing exciting stunts and procedures. There will also be food and refreshment booths. Gates open at 9:30am and show begins at noon.
Alpine Accessories
Paddle-board lessons and rentals are provided by Alpine Accessories at Three Oaks Recreation Area. Make reservations by calling 847-854-4754 or online. Walk ups on availability.
CITY:Lake in the Hills
Downtown Crystal Lake Main Street
Visit the award-winning Premier Main Street which is full of charming shops, delightful restaurants, quality entertainments and life-enhancing opportunities and events.
CITY:Crystal Lake
SpringHill Suites by Marriott Chicago Waukegan/Gurnee
Among hotels in the Chicago Waukegan/Gurnee area, the SpringHill Suites by Marriott is a breath of fresh air. As the first SpringHill Suites in North America featuring the new A.I.R. design package, we invite you to celebrate travel life at this smart and stylish all-suite hotel offering a fresh perspective that turns everyday trips into memorable experiences. You'll find plenty of room to make yourself at home with up to 25% more space than a traditional hotel.
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites - Lake Zurich/Barrington
The brand new Holiday Inn Express is conveniently located off Hwy. 12 and State Route 22. In the heart of Lake County, visitors will find our hotel ideally situated to enjoy the many recreational activities of the area including Kemper Golf Course, Six Flags Great America, Deer Park Town Center Mall and Historic Long Grove. Guests will enjoy a complimentary expanded Smart Start breakfast, indoor pool, fitness center and 24-hour business center. All rooms are 100% smoke-free and equipped with wired and wireless internet, refrigerators and microwaves. An on-site 750 sq. ft. meeting room is also available.
CITY:Lake Zurich
Deerfield Bakery
An exceptional neighborhood bakery with great tasting, high-quality products, nice ambiance and friendly customer service. They have a variety of theme cakes and a huge selection of buttery cookies, doughnuts, sweet rolls, coffeecakes and more.
America's Baking and Sweets Show
North America's first and biggest baking and sweets event, America's Baking and Sweets Show, takes you on a gourmet grand tour of the most delectable and hottest trends in the world of baking and beyond. Following our inaugural success in 2013, the exciting America's Baking and Sweets Show returns to the magnificent Renaissance Schaumburg Convention Center Hotel in Chicago, Illinois, November 14 to 16, 2014. The show is set to draw crowds of amateurs, enthusiasts, connoisseurs, and professionals, besides the loyal consumers of the baking and sweets industry. From across the world, for three days, America's Baking and Sweets Show will woo, entertain, and educate fans through amazing competitions, celebrity demos, and hands-on classes at the venue. Our theme this year is 'Wizard of Oz' so join our showgirl DOROTHY in the magical world of baking and sweets at The Renaissance Schaumburg Convention Center, and 'Explore. Discover. Shop'.
Celtic Home and Hearth
Celtic Home & Hearth offers unique selections of Celtic and Renaissance inspired and imported items all specially chosen for their quality and appeal.
House of Fireplaces
Fireplaces, glass doors, gas logs, tool sets, screens, and related accessories.
Doyles Irish Pub and Eatery
Full service Family Friendly Pub style restaurant. Steaks, pasta, hand-packed burgers, fresh salads, kids menu, home-made soup, chili, apple pie, sauces and pizza. Full bar with over 40 imported beers.
Restaurant Michael
Experience a culinary adventure of classic haute cuisine presented in a unique and contemporary design with a French country flair. Chef Michael Lachowicz, named a Chef of the Year for by the International Wine and Food Society of Chicago. The recipient of stellar reviews by Chicago Magazine, North Shore Magazine, the Chicago Tribune and Chicago Sun-Times just to name a few, Restaurant Michael brings the best of Chicago dining to the Chicago's North Shore community of Winnetka.
My Honey Co.
At My Honey Co, we take pride in our honey. We promise you the best quality honey possible. It is natural, completely raw, and unpasteurized. We invite you to enter our special world of honey and let one of nature's finest foods sweeten your day!
Prairie Sky Orchard
Our small family-run business is celebrating over 20 years of bringing your family the delights of the autumn harvest. Apple picking is a great way to spend a crisp autumn day with friends and family. We planted our first 100 apple trees in 1996. Since then we have planted an additional 1900 trees.
Tom's Vegetable Market
Seasonal - April through December. Garden center featuring baskets, fresh produce, bakery and gift shop, and a fall festival.
Cacao Sweets & Treats
A boutique-style online bakery offering a gourmet line of delicious delights, specializing in cake truffles, moist cupcakes and signature brownies, all handmade with natural ingredients.
I've Got A Little Twist
The New York Gilbert & Sullivan Players perform a comedic mash-up cabaret of musical hits. The Mikado meets The Music Man and HMS Pinafore sets sail for Brigadoon. A fresh and most heartfelt performance, not to be missed.
D & J Bistro
This chef owned since 1987 restaurant, offers a great line-up of "True Bistro Dishes", with special menu items available monthly. Offering Daily Specials available "A la Carte" or as a 3 Course Prix-Fixe Dinner. Gluten free, vegetarian and kids menus available. Private room for parties of up to 50 people.
CITY:Lake Zurich
Heinz Orchard
Heinz Orchard is only 37 miles from downtown Chicago making it the closest apple orchard to Chicago. There are a number of different apples to pick from: Golden Delicious, Empire, McIntosh, Jonathan and Red Delicious. If you're looking for something different to do, without traveling too far from home, this is a great orchard to check out.
CITY:Green Oaks
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.
Von Bergen's Country Market
Our farm market features a large variety of farm fresh family grown vegetables. Our sweet corn is picked fresh every morning when its the sweetest. Tomatoes, green beans, pickling cucumbers, broccoli, zucchini and other summer squash, a variety of specialty peppers are among the fresh vegetables we grow here on our farm. If fruit is what you are looking for, you will find our homegrown muskmelon, honeydew and watermelon delicious. We also carry Michigan peaches, pears, nectarines and other in season fruit from the Midwest. We are a working family operated farm. We want you to have a day on the farm experience when you stop by during the summer or the fall. Our tractor/sand box play areas are available all during the season. Our own animals are always here for you to visit, but we do bring in more during the fall season. In the fall we have our family grown pumpkins, gourds, corn shocks, Indian corn and other specialty decorations. Of course we will still have the fall veggies, squash and more, plus the continuing of the summer treats! KNOW YOUR FOOD! KNOW YOUR FARMER!
Randy's Vegetables
Specializing in garden flowers and supplies, jams, specialty foods, home grown produce, u-pick field, pumpkins, fall family fun activities.
Grand Victoria Buffet
If you believe what they say about variety, visit the Grand Victoria Buffet. You'll have an overwhelming selection of entrees, salads and desserts from which to choose. Bring your appetite!
Nick's Pizza and Pub
Our dedicated family provides this community an unforgettable place to connect with your family and friends, to have fun, and to feel at home. Menu includes pizza, soup, salad, sandwiches, and beer.
CITY:Crystal Lake
Where Irish Hospitality means that pours and portions are a little more generous. Crowd-pleasing menu selections are varied and unique and the answer Ida,ways O'YES!! Bennigan's American Fare, Irish Hospitality!
Took Toom Thai
Great authentic Thai Food! Catering available or host your next private party in this fun atmosphere.
Mcgruder's Irish Pub
Mcgruder's Irish Pub is the hottest new bar to hit the scene in Elgin. Come to enjoy the food and stay for the fun atmosphere.
Red Barn Market
It's spring and we are open 8 to 6 everyday. We now have a great selection of vegetable plants, herbs, annuals, perennials, and hanging baskets. New plans are coming in every week. As always there is pottery, outdoor furniture, and fountains. Also, we have fresh asparagus direct from or farm. Come today and check us out!
Colonial Cafe - Crystal Lake
For over 100 years, Colonial Cafe and Ice Cream has been a family favorite restaurant - satisfying everyone's taste buds. All day, everyday our menu provides delicious options varying from eggceptional breakfasts, lunches, dinners, and ice cream!
CITY:Crystal Lake
Riccardo's Restaurant
Riccardo's Ristorante is a wonderful Italian restaurant with an amazing array of delicious meals. Old-fashioned Italian menu items and daily imaginative specials are sure to please everyone. Menu items are rich and fulfilling. Great place for family get-togethers or grabbing a pizza with friends.
Chicago Prime Italian
Locally-owned Chicago Prime Italian is a warm & inviting, upscale casual restaurant. Enjoy the bold flavors & simple comforts of classic Italian fare featuring generous portions & fresh ingredients. Steak, veal, chops, fresh seafood & signature Italian dishes are complemented by the wine & cocktail menu. Seasonal outdoor patio.
Bacci Pizzeria
Established in 1996, home of the Jumbo Sliced Pizza and Free Pop! Our pizza dough and sauce are made fresh daily with only the best ingredients and our own recipes.
Red's Steak and BBQ
With awesome appetizers, pizza, super stuffed burgers, steaks, ribs, seafood and more, you'll never leave here hungry. Full bar service with a wide range of mixed drinks and locally brewed craft beers. Red's is home to the Annual Stateline Blues festival held each fall in September.
Fort2Base Race
Join the 5th annual Fort2Base Race. There are two event distances, 10 Nautical Mile or 3 Nautical Mile events (11.5 miles or 3.45 miles). The 10NM event begins at Fort Sheridan in Highland Park, runs along the North Shore Trail and finishes within the confines of Naval Station Great Lakes. The 3NM event is run solely within Naval Station Great Lakes. All registered participants receive a tech shirt and finishers medals. Runners and walkers welcome!
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.
Miller's Dog N Suds Drive-in
Original 50's style drive-in restaurant with car hops serving frosted mugs of Homemade root beer, root beer floats, Coney Dogs & Texasburgers on a tray at your car or enjoy our picnic area. The menu also contains delicious shakes and malts made to order. We feature summer Classic Car Cruise-Ins every Saturday. Check our web site for information and calendar of events.
The French Market of Vernon Hills
This market will include local growers, regional sourced cheeses, breads and other foods, but there also may be pottery, wood carvings, imported olive oils and crafts. Additionally a French market canopy system will be set in place with the canopies coming from Paris. The market will be held at the Metra Station parking lot.
CITY:Vernon Hills
China Buffet - Carpentersville
Great Chinese food - wide variety buffet.
Prime BurgerHouse
You want a better burger? Than build it yourself at Prime BurgerHouse. Choose from a variety of toppings that range from the traditional to the exotic. Feel like something more intoxicating? Try one of Prime's sexy signature cocktails or specialty beers.
City of Angels
Los Angeles, 1940's. It's double the laughs and double the intrigue as two plots unfold at once when a young New York writer is brought to Los Angeles to turn his best-selling crime novel into a screenplay. As we follow the writer's travails in the film industry, the novel's private-eye comes to life in the evening's split screen plot.
Nick's Pizza & Pub
Toss the shells of our complimentary peanuts on the ground while enjoying our fabulous pizza and sandwiches. Perfect for families!
The Cary Coffee Station
Stop by and enjoy our casual atmosphere. Serving lunch and dinner, delivery available. We have burgers, hotdogs, sandwiches, salads, soups, desserts and more.
Green Box Boutique
Green Box Boutique is the store with unique and earth-friendly gifts for friends, family, or for yourself! Browse our Products and learn more about what we have to offer. We are located on the Square, at the heart of Woodstock, IL.
Avli Restaurant
"Philoxenia" is the Greek word for traditional hospitality. Here at Avli everyone should feel like they are visiting an old friend. Traditional Greek dishes are done with passion for food.
Port Clinton Art Festival
Port Clinton Art Festival is one of the most successful juried art festivals and attracts more than 250,000 art enthusiasts from places near and far. More than 260 of the world's most celebrated artists come together to showcase their work over the course of the weekend, creating an atmosphere brimming with renowned creativity. Alongside established artists, a youth art division celebrates the talents of young artists ages 18 and under, offering them the opportunity to participate, exhibit, and experience the inner workings of an art festival.
CITY:Highland Park
Loyola University Retreat & Ecology Center
Welcome to 100 acres of prairies, savannas, woodlands, wetlands, and ponds- otherwise known as Loyola University Chicago's Retreat and Ecology Campus. Located in beautiful Woodstock, Ill., our retreat facility welcomes guests to visit our ecologically friendly campus and experience the great outdoors through a multitude of interactive team building activities. The Retreat and Ecology Campus provides a serene setting for overnight conferences, retreats, workshops, classes, and special events, while allowing individuals to connect intellectually, spiritually, and through nature.
Dog 'N Suds
Bring back the 50's as you cruise into Richmond's original Dog-N-Suds. Only here can you enjoy a frosted mug of the "World's Creamiest Rootbeer" with a Texas Burger delivered by the perkiest carhops around.
The Bike Haven
The Bike Haven is McHenry, Illinois' source for professional, honest and experienced bicycle sales, service and rentals. They strive to have something for your every cycling need, whether you are looking for cruisers, path, top-of-the-line road and mountain bikes, or children bikes. They also have the largest selection of parts, apparel and accessories, and their in-store service turn-around is exceptional. Their staff have years of experience in all aspects of the sport, making them uniquely qualified to help out everyone from the new cyclist to professional racer. The best bikes and gear in the sport plus a friendly, knowledgeable staff have made The Bike Haven the area's premier bike shop. Their weekly group ride Shoot Outs are a great way to get cycling with them! The Bike Haven sponsors a full USA Cycling Race Team for the serious riders. Here at The Bike Haven wants you to Get IN, Get ON, Get INVOLVED!! Life is a journey- let's Enjoy the Ride!
Georgio's Pizzeria and Pub
Come enjoy a variety of items, including deep dish Chicago style pizza, calzones, pasta, sandwiches, burgers, salads, dessert, and more. Something for everyone.
CITY:Crystal Lake
"Bunny Wabbit" Run 2015
Celebrate the warm and beautiful weather in Illinois by running through the Des Plaines River Trails (DPRT), enjoying nature, and making new friends! The beautiful course features rolling hills, open prairies and lush green forest. 200m Kids Dash starts at 8am, 5k, 10k & half marathon starts at 8:30. Please visit the website for complete details. Bring the family for the Easter egg hunt after the race.
Blue Eagle Pottery
"Our work embodies skill, insight, and respect for both the material and process. It is useful in the kitchen, on the table, or as an accent to decor. The warmth and beauty crafted into each pot will touch those who use it. Its artistry functions best through daily use, through intimate acquaintance."
Shakou Sushi
Modern Japanese Cuisine Restaurant offering gorgeous decor in the venue and fresh and delicious items on the menu. Shakou features city caliber cuisine in a city caliber venue with city caliber service.
Tony Bennett and Lady Gaga at Ravinia
Tony Bennett's artistry and accomplishments are applauded here at home and all over the world from people from 12 to 90 years old. Now in his seventh decade of singing, Tony Bennett along with Lady Gaga should be an explosive show! Don't miss this great opportunity. Choose from 2 shows, June 26 or June 27. Tickets are $195/180 and lawn seats are $49 in advance and $54 the day of the show.
CITY:Highland Park
The Black Orchid Boutique
The Black Orchid Boutique has fashionable apparel, jewelry and footwear for women.
Off the Rails
Off The Rails is a casual, family friendly restaurant and bar. They offer pizza, pasta, wraps burgers,steak, wine and spirits in a rustic historic building.
Engelbert Humperdinck at Genesee Theatre
Engelbert Humperdinck has been a legend in the international music industry for more than 40 years, with over 150 million records sold. He's recorded everything from the most romantic ballads to a recent platinum-selling contemporary theme song. Tickets $45-$65.
GameWorks Entertainment
GameWorks is the perfect place for your next event. You can eat, drink and play all under one roof! GameWorks has an awesome catering menu, private rooms and lounge areas, pool tables and state of the art video games. GameWorks provides options for groups of all sizes from 10 to 1200 guests.
Come to altThai for lunch or dinner, or order online and pick-up your food hot and ready! altThai offers an extensive menu of asian cuisine and drinks.
CITY:Arlington Heights
RAM Restaurant and Brewery
We offer a cozy setting for dining, an impressive bar as well as our own selection of delicious micro-brews made on-site. Our restaurant features a huge variety of menu choices. Banquet rooms available.
Scooby's Red Hots
Stop by Scooby's in Arlington Heights for a great meal in a warm, fun atmosphere. We have hot dogs, Italian beef, burgers, chicken and more. Check out our daily specials. Stop by and try us out - we guarantee you'll keep coming back for more!
CITY:Arlington Heights
Circa 57
Get ready for a time warp Arlington Heights! A place where the food is good and the cars have fins. A time when some of the simple pleasures of life meant things like sharing a milkshake at the soda fountain, the daily Blue Plate Special at the diner, a hearty home cooked meal by mom, or a Tbone steak off of dad's backyard grill on a summer night. We are at the corner of Vail and Campbell in downtown Arlington Heights – in between the public parking garage and the train station. The perfect place to grab a donut and a cup of joe in the morning or to grab some takeout on the way home. Stop by!
CITY:Arlington Heights
Burger Bungalow
Burger Bungalow offers burgers, hot dogs, chicken, beef, & sausage items as well as sandwiches & wraps for either drive-thru, carry-out, or dine-in. Located in Elk Grove Village it is the perfect burger joint for lunch or dinner.
CITY:Elk Grove Village
Waukegan Charter Boat Fishing
Eight experienced fishing charter boat captains offering World Class Salmon, Trout and Perch fishing April into November. The Waukegan Charter Boat Association is the oldest and largest charter boat fleet on Lake Michigan. Experience Coho Salmon, Chinook ( King ) Salmon, Rainbow (Steelhead) Trout, Brown Trout and Lake Trout fishing on the western shores of Lake Michigan out of Waukegan, Illinois.
Jimmy D's District
Jimmy D's District is a local bar and restaurant in Arlington Heights. With a menu featuring everything from burgers to pizza to salad, and an extensive drink menu. It's a great place for any gathering!
CITY:Arlington Heights


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As July 1, 2012 is International Joke Day, Kipp presents to you a few business related jokes we found on the internet.
July 1, 2012 2:00 by kippreport
A shopkeeper was dismayed when a brand new business much like his ownopened up next door and erected a huge sign which read 'BEST DEALS.'
He was horrified when another competitor opened up on his right, andannounced its arrival with an even larger sign, reading 'LOWEST PRICES.'
The shopkeeper panicked, until he got an idea. He put the biggest signof all over his own shop. It read: 'MAIN ENTRANCE'
Several weeks after a young man had been hired; he was called into the personnel director's office. "What is the meaning of this?" the director asked. "When you applied for this job, you told us you had five years experience. Now we discovered this is the first job you've ever held."
"Well," the young man replied, "in your advertisement you said you
wanted somebody with imagination."
According to inside contacts, the Japanese banking crisis shows no signs of ameliorating. If anything, it's getting worse. Following last week's news that Origami Bank had folded, we are hearing that Sumo Bank has gone belly up, and Bonsai Bank plans to cut back some of its branches. Karaoke Bank is up for sale, and it is (you guessed it!) going for a song.
Meanwhile, shares in Kamikaze Bank have nose-dived, and 500 back-office staff at Karate Bank got the chop. Analysts report that there is something fishy going on at Sushi Bank, and staff there fear they may get a raw deal.
A man is flying in a hot air balloon and realizes he is lost. He reduces his altitude and spots a man down below. He lowers the balloon further and shouts: "Excuse me, can you tell me where I am?"
The man below says: "Yes, you're in a hot air balloon, hovering 30 feet
above this field."
"You must work in Technical Support," says the balloonist.
"I do," replies the man. "How did you know?"
"Well" says the balloonist, "everything you have told me is technically correct, but completely useless."
The man below says: "You must be in management."
"I am," replies the balloonist, "but how did you know?"
"Well", says the man, "you don't know where you are, or where you're going, but you expect me to be able to help. You're still in the same position you were before we met, but now it's my fault."
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Jujube plant source
bunti(7)September 4, 2011
I am looking for jujube plants. Once I have seen an online store that sells jujube plants. I do remember that its in florida near tallahassee. Anyone have any idea about the nursery?
brandon7 TN_zone(7)
There are a ton of online sources. PlantScout will show some of them. Also, the CRFG Nurseries and Fruit Sources Page (see link below) lists a lot of them. The CRFG list is really outdated, but can still be of use. Start with the "index" near the bottom of the page. Google will also turn up many many sources.
Just Fruits and Exotics and Pine Island are two Florida sources that I know sell jujubes. Both have good Garden Watchdog ratings.
Here is a link that might be useful: CRFG Nurseries and Fruit Sources Page


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BPER is a top commercial, universal and cooperative bank and is the parent bank of the BPER Group, ranked among the first banking groups in Italy primarily focused on small and medium enterprises with a strong international vocation.
Correspondent Banking and Trade Finance are managed by BPER for all the banks in the Group (although sardinian subsidiaries Banco di Sardegna and Banca di Sassari still run part of their business independently): all transactions routed to BPER in favor of BPER Group customers are processed without any additional charges or banking days.
History >
Since the establishment in 1867 we have grown together with our customers with a strong international vocation.
Group organization >
The BPER Group is a strong entity of 4 banks, all well-established in their respective areas of operation.
Governance and documents >
The Parent Company and the companies and banks in the BPER Group have adopted a traditional management and control system.
Investor Relations >
The purpose of Investor Relations is to create a channel for ongoing information between the BPER Group and the national and international financial community.
Releases >
This section includes all of the press releases published by BPER, in downloadable format.
Domestic branches and presence abroad >
The BPER Group is now present in 17 Italian regions, with a network of 1,300 branches. Through a sound partnership network, the bank can support its customers in Europe and in the rest of the world.
Correspondent Banking and Trade Finance are managed by BPER (BIC: BPMOIT22XXX) for all the banks in the Group (although sardinian subsidiaries Banco di Sardegna and Banca di Sassari still run part of their business independently): all transactions routed to BPER in favor of BPER Group customers are processed without any additional charges or banking days. For payments please quote BIC of beneficiary's Bank in field 57 and beneficiary's IBAN in field 59.
BPER maintains many accounts and Swift test key relationships with 4'000 Correspondent Banks approximately; the bank is SEPA compliant and member of several clearing systems such as TARGET, EBA Step 1, EBA Step 2, where all BPER Group subsidiaries are client banks of BPER.
With reference to Trade Finance the Bank is ready to confirm letters of credit (L/C) issued by foreign banks from all over the world and to finalize Export Finance transactions i.e. Buyer's (post-financing) and Supplier's Credit (forfaiting); for the purpose of supporting said activity BPER is member of IFA (International Forfaiting Association) and is ready to cooperate with SACE (Italian ECA), EBRD (European Bank for Reconstruction and Development), ADB (Asian Development Bank) and soon also with IFC (International Finance Corporation, World Bank Group).
Download latest version
BPER statement on its AML/KYC policy according to the Wolfsberg AML Questionnaire.
GLOBAL CERTIFICATION REGARDING CORRESPONDENT ACCOUNTS for BPER ENTITIES
Updated with the last amendments decided by the Extraordinary Shareholders' Meeting.
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Paddy O'Brian fucks prison guard Will Helm
UK Naked Men brings two of the hottest porn stars from Europe together in "Cock Crazier". The scene was filmed in a bright white prison cell, with Paddy O'Brian as a sexy prisoner and Will Helm playing a hot prison guard. For those of you who have followed Will Helm closely, you will know that Will Helm is mostly a top.
He has fucked a lot of guys for Raging Stallion, Men At Play and Lucas Entertainment and he even barebacked his boyfriend Kriss Ashton. He only bottomed once before in a flip-flop scene with Marco Sessions.
In "Cock Crazier", Will Helm can't resist Paddy's muscular body and thick cock and bottoms for the second time in his career. Well, if you put Will Helm and Paddy O'Brian together for a hardcore scene, it's obvious that Will Helm is the one to take the cock, cause straight stud Paddy O'Brian is 100% top. Watch the trailer at the bottom of this page.


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- "El Mundo de Aguila Roja - La Película"
Art Director and illustrator
- "El Mundo de Aguila Roja" ("The World of Red Eagle") is a trading card game based on the popular TV series of Águila Roja, a success of TVE (Televisión Española) and the producer Globomedia.
This work was released with the premiere in theatres of "Águila Roja - La Película" ("Red Eagle - The Movie"). This game expansion of 80 cards show the new characters, localitations and key scenes.


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I hope for the best of all people there. If they prepare for this, they will be alright. Vio con dias.
well once again i have LIVED though this hurrican! i live in miami and school closed bc it was a tropical storm! if its a cat 5 now it will hurt TX a couit sum. it didnt hurt me much bc it was only a cat 1. but also bc the gulf of mexico is the ohttest its EVER been in years of just ever (see what you can learn in earth/space science? ) and hurricans feed on warm water, so the hurrican will be a 5. maybe if it gorws it will be a F8cked up catigory!!. i have family in TX and im praying my heart out that this hurrican doesnt hit them. i have other friends in TX too! so if you all want pray your hearts out to god that he doesnt let this happen!
thanks for the sig SasuraiHell!!!!
I hope for the best of all people there. If they prepare for this, they will be alright. Vio con dias.
~Praise me! Extol me! My beauty is unparalleled!~
Thanks for the signature, Zackraa It's fashion-tastic
This is not a punishment from some supreme being, this is nature, we live on an active planet and as the saying goes "Shit Happens". Texas will recover, life will go on..
Originally Posted by Forum Rules
well say it bro, but still this hurricane will cause many economical problems to the country.Originally Posted by Nosferatu
You know, I was thinking about driving to Austin to avoid the hurricane, but Rita's just gonna roll over Austin too anyways. I'm still deciding on whether or not I should try to drive to Austin - all the major roads have turned into giant parking lots. I-45, 59, I-10, 290, etc. I'd be stuck in traffic for HOURS AND HOURS.
No doubt tons of damage will be done, but Houston and every city around us is much more prepared than New Orleans - it doubt it's going to be that bad............ hopefully *crosses fingers*
you are right I will wish for the best but I no for a fact she will be OK I just noOriginally Posted by Suzy