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"14 is an entertaining hodgepodge"
The Story:
Twenty something, with a dead end job, moves into a new apartment and finds excitement behind the walls of his new building.
An interesting cast of characters helps to flesh out what's otherwise a meandering story with no real vision of it's conclusion. There are plenty of twists and turns, once you get through a long first half, in the story but it never seems to get anywhere worthwhile. Each situation seems to be disconnected from the last, leaving a dis-congruous path of "then this happened" lingering. There's a fair bit of imagination and ingenuity in building out these sequences of which there's plenty enjoyment to be had. The cast is a hodgepodge of different walks of life and are approached in a way that come across as believable even though some of the dialogue feels a bit forced at time, trying to be chummy and coloquial.
The Narrator:
Ray does the best with what he has here. His female voices are a bit jarring at first but I eventually settled into them. The dialogue is a bit forced, and with the voices I had trouble buying it, while some of it came off as just ridiculous. Overall he tackled the story well, added intensity where needed and kept things moving at a brisk pace. He really picked up speed towards the end and finished with what ended up being a fairly entertaining read.
The Sum:
Although the start is slow and many of the pieces don't make a cohesive whole, this was a fairly entertaining listen. I wouldn't agree with many of the blindly praising reviews but I wasn't disappointed in the end. The narrator did a good job of keeping things interesting and entertaining.
"Loved it"
Don't usually go in for this kind of sci fi/fantasy thing but I loved this book. The characters were interesting, plot very twisty and the performance was excellent.
I purchased this audiobook based on the glowing reviews. I seem to be in the minority, but I did not really enjoy the novel. The core premise of the book is intriguing: A man moves into an apartment complex and soon starts noticing something strange is going on. While investigating, he builds relationships with his neighbors and together they work to solve the mysteries of their building. I was hooked by the central mystery, and stuck with the book entirely because I wanted answers. The book delivers those, and went in unexpected directions, but the author's writing style kept me from enjoying the book. The pacing throughout the first half was incredibly slow, which would have been fine if the characters were interesting, but I never cared for any of them. As such even though the stakes were raised and crazy things were happening throughout the big, I was never invested in any of it.
I had tried to read Peter Clines' previous book 'Ex-Heroes' and quit after the first hour because I really didn't care for the dialogue or the characters. If you liked that book, or if the other reviews posted here make the book sound great, by all means give it a shot. It definitely wasn't for me though.
"Addictive thriller!"
Loved this book from beginning to end. This was one of those audiobooks that made me excited to get back in the car for my long commute! Interesting plot and characters with a nice mix of science fiction, thrilling action and a splash of horror. OK, so the writing isn't going to win any awards any time soon but the story is 100% entertaining and Ray Porter's narration is very well done. I will definitely be listening to more stories by Peter Clines soon.
"A Pleasant Surprise"
I wish I had more friends who did audible to recommend this book to. It was a great story.
The trip down the stairs from the basement.
I thought the ending was kind of expected, however, it was done well and I enjoyed how it turned out. I would like to see a next book on what happens to them afterward.
It was just a great story that slowly builds and sucks you in. The characters are believable and interesting.
mike g
"Ray Porter does it again"
Ray Porter's narration of this book is excellent. His voice is clear, and he can slip into different accents of various characters easily without overacting. He is simply the best.
As far as the story goes, it starts well. Character development was great, especially as all the characters are strangers that come together as a team each with different skills. The suspense climbs as the building residents try to figure out why the different apartments are so odd. It seems the more they do, the more odd everything gets - and as they get nearer to the truth with their discoveries, the story goes from odd to strange to weird. It's certainly not boring as it builds towards an explosive, if a somewhat bizarre, violent ending. Worth the listen, especially with Ray Porter narrating. But be warned - you may find yourself scratching your head at the end and saying "huh?"
"Feels like I'm stuck in a video game for the blind"
Better writing would have made this more enjoyable. I couldn't finish it. Both my husband and I took this on a car trip and we agreed it was tedious.
The description of each and every scene and nuance was written at a fourth grade level.
It is a interesting story line. Felt a bit Steven King like. Good suspense. Good characters.
I will admit this was my first Audio book in about 10 years and my first try at Audible.
"Best read in a while..."
I have not written an audible review before, but I felt like I just had to leave a positive review on this book. I'm not normally a sci-fi reader, but thanks to a really cool synopsis and some great reader reviews (thanks ya'll) I purchased the book. I found that 14 was really more about the mystery and the characters than anything sci-fi. I was interested the whole time, and it left me guessing what was next. The characters were great, and I would read a follow-up book if there was one. The narrator was excellent- smooth and believable, which only adds to the story. If you are thinking about taking the chance, do it.
"A fun listen: definitely worth a credit."
I wouldn't listen to this again because the central mystery is solved.
Funny, stereoptyped accents for female characters
The author needs to come up with an alternative phrase that expresses the experience of taking the first sip from a new beer.
"This is not science fiction"
I might have enjoyed this book if there was even a small smidgen of reality. Good science fiction doesn't ignore all of the laws of physics.
The absurd notion that a new dimension would be opened due to the collective brainwaves of billions of people.
No I haven't, but his performance was good except for trying to sound like Gollum at times.
The squales.
This is science fiction in the way that Harry Potter or Lord of the Rings is science fiction.

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Logistically, if the swarm could not manufacture new units, and or, collect and repair damaged/errant units, the system has serious vulnerabilities.
take for instance, the human greed factor.
If there is a huge swarm of autonomous robots out scouring riverbed sandbars for teensy gold nuggets, or some other discrete but scattered and valuable resource, how long do you think it would be before unscrupulous people tried to trick the bees into dropping the cargo off at a "new" dropoff point?
Where there is profit, there will always be dirty dealing and crime. Look at the internet for instance, with something seemingly as harmless as email. Then along came the spammer.
Autocollecting robot swarms would be a smorgasboard for whitecollar criminals.
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I have a nitro setup and stout tap right now. I was given an extra normal tap and was wondering if I can use a splitter on the gas line to use beer gas to push another keg. My regulator is set to 25psi, and I figured I could run a longer beer line for the second regular tap to combat the high pressure needed for the stout tap. Will this work and is their an easy way to calculate how long of a line I would need for this. I naturally carb.
Or I could use smaller than 3/16" tubing to shorten the line length some. That would give me more resistance to push the beer and not have such a long line.
Using this calculator it says that my ideal line length at 25 psi would be only 12 feet. I dont feel this is correct. First off considering the formulas ask you to plug in the pressure in the keg (assuming that keg pressure inside and your regulator are set to the same thing) When one is using beergas the pressure in the keg and the number set on the regulator are different.
Would I add the two different pressures together to get my desired line length in the equation? For example:
Normal co2 to carb the equation would look like:
12psi = L*2+2/2
L = 5.75 feet of tubing
So for me do I need to add 12 psi in the keg from natural carbing plus the pressure on my regulator (25 psi) to give me a total pressure of 37psi? If thats the case the equation would be
37psi = L*2+2/2
L = 18 feet of tubing (closer to what I expected but I still thought it would be 25 feet of tubing or so)
I think you'd need a lot more than 12 feet, but more importantly the other keg will lose carbonation as you go through it since you aren't maintaining the proper head pressure of CO2. CO2 will break out of solution in the lines, and even if you manage to balance the pressure (I'd guess you'd need at least 20-25 feet of 3/16" ID) you'll have foamy pours and very undercarbed beer after a little while. If it's a stout and you want very little carbonation, you might be OK. But I'd really just invest in a CO2 setup.
Why am I not maintaining the proper head pressure with my example? Most people split their lines to push beer with co2, and run 3 or 4 kegs or more from one tank. Why is my example different?
I am new to this so bear with me, but restaurants push all of their beer with beer gas, so why do theres not lose carbonation? Is it because they drink them faster?
My kegs are naturally carbonated to the proper volume, but being served with beergas, you are saying they will lose pressure i.e. go flat over time?
Very strange, I work in a bar and we push all of our beers with beer gas pre blended and they don,t go flat. However we go through beer much faster than I would.
I'm not sure then. What kind of beers does your bar serve? What blend of beergas? If they're mostly serving generic BMC, the carb level is close to the same across the board and they might just run it all the same. They might have it set up to serve at 2.7 volumes of CO2 at 33 degrees, or something like that. If they serve any craft beer, I'm surprised they can't control the CO2 pressure.


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Posted By Mark Sisson On June 2, 2008 @ 9:00 am In Aging,Dear Mark,Health,Personal Improvement | 41 Comments
Dear Mark,
What are your thoughts on using personal products such as lotion, deodorant, or even toothpaste? I use these daily, but it certainly doesn't jive with my "caveman diet" philosophies.
Thanks to reader Steve for his question. It's true, old Grok wasn't exactly getting facials and eyebrow waxings at the spa over yonder. While he might not have been the dusty, grungy figure he's often made out to be, he was undoubtedly rumpled and unkempt by our standards. Alas, we find ourselves in a much different age, an era of rather obsessive personal sanitization (if you ask me) and more attention to "product" than to health. Nonetheless, few of us are happy to take up residence in a backwoods shack. We'll readily make compromises to live among the rest of civilization. But, when it comes to lotions, soaps, deodorant, etc., how can we be healthy in the primal sense but still accepted by contemporary, "polite" society? Call it the modern caveman's/cavewoman's dilemma.
The skin is an organ, after all. It's our first line of defense against pathogens, toxins, etc. It's porous, permeable. It interacts with the world and substances it comes in contact with – whether it's clean, pure water from a mountain stream or the infinite variety of petroleum compounds (and worse, oh so much worse) found in everything from lotion to aftershave to makeup.
Bathing/showering: I'd recommend it. Your spouse, co-workers, kids and others will thank you for your efforts. Jokes aside, a simple shower with some basic soap suffices pretty well by itself without the help of every pine fresh, floral or citrus-musk, natural woods, rainforest cloud scent that they pump into all the body washes, specialty shampoos, bubble baths, colognes and personal sprays (don't worry, I'm not touchin' that one!) they try to sell us these days. One shower indulgence I'd recommend: a shower/bath filter to get rid of the chlorine. Sure, you'll fork out a little money for it, but you'll save it over time with less conditioner and lotion. No more dry skin and hair? Hmmm. Guess Grok had it good in some respects. And it's possible you'd be giving your lungs a break. There's some concern regarding the daily inhalation of chlorine during showers.
That deodorant/anti-perspirant in your medicine cabinet? That's a little trickier issue. When it comes to deodorant, I'd use what you need to but proceed with caution. A daily shower is enough for some people, but most of us need a little extra help in that department. Aluminum salts, in addition to other common ingredients (like dyes and fragrances) in anti-perspirants/deodorants, can irritate the skin, causing inflammation and tenderness. In fact, two popular ingredients, neomycin sulfate and cobalt chloride, were found [7] by Mayo Clinic researchers to be among the top ten causes of allergic contact dermatitis.
A more serious concern with anti-perspirant/deodorant is the aluminum content in anti-perspirant products. (The aluminum is there to clog the pores and prevent the release of sweat from the glands.) It's true that the human body doesn't need or use aluminum, and enough of it can cause aluminum toxicity (which can result in neurological damage, osteoporosis and kidney malfunction). However, unless you find yourself snacking on that stick of Old Spice or Soft and Dry, you don't have reason to worry about getting near any level of aluminum toxicity. Claims also abound regarding its connection to Alzheimer's and breast cancer. To date, no significant studies with accepted methodology support either claim.
Yet, I'd add a wrinkle to this issue. It's commonly (albeit not universally) believed that the aluminum compounds in anti-perspirants are unable to pass through the skin to begin with. However, the growing number of physicians and health advocates suggest that aluminum compounds have a much higher chance of being absorbed when they're applied to freshly shaven skin. This concern somewhat bolsters (but doesn't, of course, prove) the breast cancer claim, particularly because directly beneath the armpit area you find the lymphatic system, which is connected with breast tissue. My ultimate recommendation: avoid anti-perspirants if/when you can and definitely delay using them for a day if you shave the armpit area. If you're going to go the "deodorant" route, use only 100% natural scents due to the dangers of phthalates (chemical plasticizers that are part of synthetic fragrances).
As for lotions? A bit of coconut oil can work wonders. Some people swear by olive oil for hair conditioning. In terms of other products, I'd boil it down to ingredients. Phthalates are found in close to all conventional and even some "natural" personal products. They're known cancer causing agents and can result in serious birth defects. Do you see "fragrance" on the label? Drop it like Grok would a torch he picked up from the wrong end. Does the product say unscented? Still, check the label. In all likelihood, there's still some kind of masking fragrance. The only safe fragrance is a 100% natural extract.
Another set of ingredients to avoid at all costs: the parabens. Methyl-, propyl-, butyl-, ethyl-, consider the whole family a lot of bad seeds. They're known endocrine disruptors, these preservative hooligans that inhabit the majority of conventional soaps, shampoos, lotions, makeup, and sunscreens.
A few other common "offenders" to steer clear of? Methylisothiazolinone (MIT), toluene, mineral oil, paraffin, and petrolatum, DMDM hydantoin, diazolidinyl urea, imidazolidinyl urea, quaternium-15, and bronopol, -eth compounds, coal tar (to name a few). But take a look at the ingredient label of anything you pick up. Anything "primal" about it? A mind-boggling laundry list of chemical compounds that all run together? Are your eyes totally glazed over yet? Yes, it's enough to make you rethink that backwoods shack possibility.
Instead of hearing just what to avoid, here are a couple resources that actually offer some suggestions for what to buy instead. National Geographic's Green Guide [8] publication tests and analyzes numerous personal care (and other) products for human health as well as environmental impact.
Also, be sure to check out the Skin Deep database [9] compiled by the Campaign for Safe Cosmetics [10] for more information on common ingredients as well as less risky alternatives to conventional care products.
The simplest rule of thumb for modern primal living is to use as few products and as little of them as possible, but what this means to each of us will vary by personal aesthetic, professional expectations, and other factors. Personally, I use a little sunscreen if I'll be out all day and some lip balm from time to time. I use about the most basic toothpaste on the market. Look for the most natural products you can find. If the "crunchy" stuff isn't up to snuff, use the conventional products but go old school and keep it simple. The more new-fangled ingredients and additions to the formula, the more questionable its effects on your body.
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A Sanitized World is a Healthier World? [15]
8 Unusual Uses for Hydrogen Peroxide [16]
That's Fit: Deodorant Linked to Breast Cancer? [18]
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Over wintering green and white vinca and golden creeping jenny
I plant these every year in baskets and pots on my front porch, but I wondered if I can over winter them?
Probably not in the baskets, right? Any tips?
They're not the most expensive plants to buy, but it would be nice to not have to shell out the money.
Yes...I over winter vinca vine every year. (You'll never have to buy any again!) Just plant them in the ground in the fall & dig and divide (if big enough) the next spring. They won't overwinter in a basket or small pot in my experience.
Absolutely...vinca in the ground in fall...more plants in the spring.
I would do the same with the golden creeping Jenny, too. At work, it's been a groundcover in a small triangle bed for as long as I can remember--that's in the Akron area, which should be more like Zone 5 than my home's borderline Zone 6 up by the lake. I know that they don't replant it every year.
Both the vinca and the creeping Jenny can spread through a garden bed, though, so if you're like me and don't get around to digging up stuff in the spring as often as you'd like, I might sink a large plastic nursery pot in the ground and then plant them inside it. That will help keep them contained if you get behind on spring planting.


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Seed Lending Library
I thought this project might be of interest to some of you. We have starting a seed lending library at our town's public library. We requested heirloom seed donations from seed companies (they were so generous) and allow library patrons to check out and donate seeds.
Seeds are borrowed at the beginning of the season, grown out, and a portion of the new crop of seeds can be returned to the library for other community members to use. Seeds are free to borrow and while you are encouraged to save seed to donate back, there is no penalty for not doing so.
I am hoping that we will get a good response from community members in out town of 1800 or so people. We are modeling the project after one in Richmond, CA (RichmondGrows).
I don't know if I can post links or not, but we have pictures and information on our facebook page (search for Ely Seed Lending Library).
Does anyone else have anything like this in their communities? I would be curious to see how it works and how much participation it gets.
Sounds great, anything is worth a try. Hope it works out well for you. Probably will lose quite a few but your regular customers will have a local library to go for their seeds. There are still many who love to share and will be more than glad it is there. At the same time it will tell more about the type of people you live with there. I remember quite a few years back I lived in the Denver area and I ran across a sale on Burpee seeds for 5 cents a pack. Not having much money I did manage to buy $25 worth and took what I was not going to plant to Church. I offered them for the same price I paid for them. Well it got sent around and I lost sight of my seeds. At the end of our meeting someone brought me my sack back with the money in the bag. I was kind of worry as I could not afford to give them away but to my surprise there were seeds left over not counting the seeds I kept for my own use and there was well over $25 in the sack so I ended up getting my seeds for free plus having more to plant later. So no one knows if it will work out it will just depend on if they are real gardeners or? I wish you well. :)
We started a living seed bank here in Northern Humboldt County, Seeds For Life a Living Seed Bank. after researching all the current seed libraries and banks we decided to create a living seed bank...where we train seed stewards to breed and save locally adapted seed. They keep some for replanting so they can continue to breed for improvement and turn some over to the bank where we will give it out to anyone who wants it through a seed sharing program. Check us out on Face Book!
Funny you should mention this, my town library has a talk scheduled for November 10th called "What is a Seed Lending Library?" I will definitely plan to attend the talk and most likely will participate. I love to save seed, do some seed trades with GW members, and also offer seeds for postage on the Seed Exchange forum every winter.
I really hope that something like this works. I would think it'd be best to give a small pamplet with the seeds, maybe a pdf or something, that teaches the best way to save the seed that they're "checking out".
You could also request information about the seeds, time it takes them to grow, etc, pictures. It could end up pretty quicking becoming a wealth of knowledge if people have the interest.
I use a software program to hold all my finds on any seed or plant I enjoy. When I find information here or else where on the web I store the information on the program which I can find anytime by name or type, etc. When I depend on others saving information that is fine but for me it is much harder to research. So I do thank everyone for their efforts but I like to also have a central location on my computer where it is much easier to find at my finger tips. They do sell seeds saver books on a very wide range of plants. You could check for information here on the book link. A lot of information can be found on the web but then it may not have the information on the one seed you would like to save. That is when I come here to look and save that information on my computer for later reference.


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It's close to midnight, an elevated train passes overhead and broken-hearted nighthawks gather in the lonely nooks and crannies of the city. It's another Wong Kar-wai nocturne, only this time the city isn't Hong Kong but New York, the cast speaks English a… (more)
Released: 2008
Rating: PG-13
It's close to midnight, an elevated train passes overhead and broken-hearted nighthawks gather in the lonely nooks and crannies of the city. It's another Wong Kar-wai nocturne, only this time the city isn't Hong Kong but New York, the cast speaks English and the Wong's screenplay is a fruitful collaboration with Edgar-winning noir novelist Lawrence Block.
Late one night in Manhattan, an emotionally distraught young woman named Elizabeth (pop singer/songwriter Norah Jones, making her big-screen debut) walks into a tiny cafe and hands the manager, Jeremy (Jude Law), a set of keys. Elizabeth knows her boyfriend is a regular at the cafe -- he comes for the meatloaf -- and she also knows he's been cheating on her, and asks Jeremy to give him her set of keys the next time he shows up. Jeremy puts the keys in a fishbowl filled with many others -- each set representing a love story with a sad ending, his own among them -- and promises to keep an eye out, but Elizabeth can't help returning every few days to see if the keys are still there, and to dig empathetically into one of the lonely blueberry pies that remain untouched at the end of the night. Whether she knows it or not, Jeremy has begun to fall for her -- he even begins reserving a spot for her at the counter -- but one night she stops coming in. While walking past her boyfriend's apartment, Elizabeth spots him at the window with another woman, and instead of simply crossing the street and to say goodbye, she takes the long way around: She heads south to Memphis, where she gets a job slinging hash in a diner during the day and serving drinks at honky-tonk at night. She meets Arnie (David Strathairn), an alcoholic cop with a pocket full of sobriety chips -- one for each time he quit drinking -- and a busted-up heart. Arnie can't let go of his estranged younger wife, Sue Lynne (Rachel Weisz), a party girl who's been stepping out with a guy named Randy (Benjamin Kanes). Elizabeth becomes a spectator to their drama, and when it ends in tragedy, she catches a bus west. While working as a cocktail waitress at a small Nevada casino, she meets Leslie (Natalie Portman), a high-roller who's reads people well enough to know you can't trust anyone, not even yourself. When Leslie bets big and loses, Leslie hits Elizabeth up for a stake, promising her a third of the pot if she wins and her brand new Jag if she doesn't. At the end of a long night, Leslie is about to hand over the keys, but first asks for a ride to Vegas where a difficult confrontation with the past awaits. Throughout her journey, Elizabeth sends postcards home to Jeremy, who is still keeping a counter seat waiting for her should she ever return.
Over 20 minutes have been shorn from the cut of the film that was shown at 2007 Cannes Film Festival where it was met with lukewarm-to-negatives reviews, and the editing might account for the slight, incomplete feel to the Nevada section. But despite its flaws, the film has the same dreamy, romantic melancholy that distinguishes Wong's best films. The first to be shot by someone other than Wong's long-time collaborator Christopher Doyle -- Darius Khondji served as cinematographer -- the film is also strikingly beautiful: The shifting color palette -- a black-lit phosphorescence for New York, reds and browns for Memphis, a sun-baked gold for Nevada -- and production design is gorgeous to look at, as is the cast. Block's convincingly world-weary dialogue, meanwhile, offers an interesting counterbalance to Wong's sometimes airy, heart-wide-open romanticism.
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Trummelbach Falls
Trummelbach Falls has 10 glacier waterfalls that are inside a mountain. The thundering falls are fed by Eiger, Monch, and Jungfrau Mountains. You reach the falls by a tunnel-lift. It is a Unesco world natural heritage site and it was pretty cool. The area around the falls are really beautiful - perfect for walking/exploring.
I went to this falls on the way back from Jungfrau, it was too late. The entrance closes at 5PM :( But the walk to this falls was great. My suggestion: Walk to this falls. It takes close to an hour, but takes you through the beautiful village. Of course, you can take the bus on your way back to Lauterbrunnen Train station. Remember bus takes a different route.
Just follow the signs from the Train station. To your right, you see another waterfall on the way.
Trümmelbachfälle is a waterfall inside a mountain, located reaching Lauterbrunnen. The entrance fee at the time was CHF 10, sorry but don't know the current price :( With the help of an elevator (useful just to get into the mountain, the rest you have to do it walking), my friends and I could get into the most hidden corners where this icy waterfall is born. However, bring another group of clothes with you, because you will go out of there completely cold and wet!
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Truemmelbach - just 10 km south of Interlaken
The Truemmelbach-falls in Lauterbrunnen are certainly worth a half-daytrip, when you stay in Interlaken and you may easily combine it with excursions to Wengen, Muerren or Jungfraujoch. These waterfalls are quite unique and they are also listed as a UNESCO-World-heritage: You may take an elevator up the mountain and you may see there 10 glacier-waterfalls INSIDE the mountain - a long path will lead you to the most spectacular places.
These waterfalls alone are draining the Eiger, Moench & Jungfrau-glaciers at this side of the mountains - 20.000 litres of water per second will rush through these cascades, everything is wet and hazy inside the mountain, but not at all slippery, all of the tunnels are lighted well, and you might need about 1 hour to see and enjoy everything !
The entrance-fee for the Truemmelbach-falls is 10 Sfr. and includes the ride on the lift, that takes you up the mountain, BUT you still have to step up many steps in order to get to the highest point. Make sure you step down all the way to the entrance-gate, otherwise you will miss some of the best waterfalls !!
Sorry, this place is NOT accessible for handicapped tourists !!
The lift just takes you to a higher place, where you may see the falls ONLY, when you are able to climb up hundreds of additional steps !!
The Truemmelbach-Falls are open April - November
daily between 09.00a.m. and 05.00p.m.
in July & August : 08.00a.m. - 06.00p.m. !!
The car-parking there is free of charge !!
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Trümmelbach Falls
From Lauterbrunnen you can catch the Post Bus for a 5 minute ride to the Falls. It only costs a few francs. (Post Buses do not accept Swiss Passes, but sometimes you will get a discount.)
Open April to November
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Claustrophobics stay away. If the caves don't get to you, the amount of people they stuff into the lift will!
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Trummelbach Falls
From Interlaken, trains and buses will be able to take you to Trummelbach Falls, where water flows through a series of caves, shaping them into all sorts of weird shape.
Bring a coat or towel, because you will get soaked, and sturdy footwear for the slippery floors.
The Trummel Bach falls in Lauterbrunnen near InterLaken are truly out of this World . There are 10 falls from which water comes gushing out . All these falls are inside solid rock!! . The water souce is the mighty Jungfrauch Glacier !! So the water is ICY cold .
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The Trümmelbach Falls are inside a mountain...over the years the water has carved through the rock to create this wonderful waterfall...worth a look for sure!!
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Dawn's Beach Hut features a cozy, fun and relaxed Florida Keys tropical atmosphere and music. They specialize in frozen tropical drinks, cold beer, Jambalaya, pizza, brats, shrimp cocktail and more. It's always summertime fun at Dawn's Beach Hut.
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121 rooms, indoor pool, exercise facility. Restaurant open for breakfast only, lounge serving beer and wine.
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Splash park features interactive children's water play area with safety surface.Lazy River, tube and body slides, lap pool, zero-depth entry pool, toddler pool, diving boards, concessions, sand play area.
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El Puente Restaurant
Authentic Mexican cuisine served in a colorful, vibrant atmosphere with a tasty variety of dishes and the finest margaritas.
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Graham's Fine Chocolates & Ice Cream
Homemade. Hand dipped. The ultimate taste in fine chocolates and ice cream using only the finest and freshest ingredients from around the globe.
Manor Motel
Free High speed wireless internet. Free HBO and Showtime. Jacuzzi rooms available. Spacious rooms and guest laundry.
Bliss House Museum
The Bliss House Museum is operated by the Sugar Grove Historical Society and houses historical exhibits about the village of Sugar Grove and surrounding area. Anyone interested in researching their heritage, may contact the museum for access to probate and civil records dating 1839 - 1955. Hours: Open every Tuesday 1-4 pm or by appointment.
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Cabana Charleys Tiki Bar & Grill
Menu includes American with a Caribbean flare and tropical drinks served to you in a relaxing atmosphere- "Relax, You are Here".
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Comfort Inn offers our guests an atmosphere that is friendly, dourteous and above all fun. Indoor pool/hot tub, coffee makes, iron/ board, hairdryers in all rooms. Free Continental Breakfast. Pet Allowed.
Taxco Restaurant
Travel to Mexico without evening leaving the USA. Taxco will immerse you into the mexican culture as soon as you step through their door way starting with their authentic decor and the amazing aroma flowing from the kitchen. Taxco serves the most authentic mexican cuisine using only the freshest ingredients.
Ramada Limited
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MVP Sports Bar & Grill
We have drink specials every day of the week! Come in and see for yourself. Our specials are guaranteed to quench your thirst without breaking your wallet. Stop in to try our cuisine and treat your taste buds to a vacation in paradise. Our menu is sure to satisfy even the mightiest hungers! Host your next party or gathering on our outdoor patio or rooftop terrace! Or let us cater your next event!
Tia Maria's
Tia Maria's serves the highest quality, family-owned authentic Mexican fare.
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Unique children's furniture store specializing in bedding and accessories from baby through teen. Gift items, custom orders and baby shower registry available.
Decades is a unique shopping experience with many unique items from retro to vintage. Handmade items from jewelry, aprons, clothes, cards, etc.
Il Giardino Del Dolce
Authentic Italian desserts, specialities and cafe'. Pizza, sandwiches, Italian Gelato available eat-in or carry-out. Dinner items available for carryout until 6pm.
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Sweet Earth
At Sweet Earth our gifts say more!. We engrave on almost everything. We have the tools and experience to help you create a unique gift. We repair both fine and costume jewelry-AND all the work is done in the store by qualified professionals. We change watch batteries and remove links. We have the largest selection of beads & jewelry making products in the area. Every year in March we host our BEAD-A-THON. For that personalized touch, we provide engraving services and plenty of engravable gifts for every occasion. We can even put your message on your own treasures, engraving on a wide variety of materials including metals, glass and crystal. We carry beautiful gift ideas from linens and home decor to toys and puppets, greeting cards and wrappings.
Super 8 Aurora
66 rooms with hot tub suites, complimentary deluxe breakfast, free high-speed Internet, an indoor heated pool and spa, fitness room, free local calls and cable TV. Chicago Premium Outlets, restaurants, golf courses and other attractions are nearby.
Lincoln Inn Family Restaurant
The Lincoln Inn has been an anchor of downtown DeKalb for over 20 years! Fresh baked muffins, pastries, and breads make the Lincoln Inn a unique, enjoyable restaurant for all occasions.
Sushi Yama Japanese Restaurant & Grill
We invite you to try the finest Japanese cuisine in the western suburbs. Our chefs create beautiful and taste-tantalizing sushi.
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Pizza Villa
For 52 years Pizza Villa has been crafting delicious pizza with their homemade dough. We use only fresh vegetables and get our sausage delivered daily. Don't want pizza? Try our excellent spaghetti and meat sauce. We also serve roasted chicken, sandwiches, broasted pork chops and barbecue spare ribs. Play some games in our arcade area while you wait for your pizza to be cooked! Party rooms and packages are also available.
Nat's on Maple
Our restaurant features trendy comfort food where food and friends come together. Join us for lunch, dinner and private parties. Unique to the Nat's on Maple restaurant is our catering service. We cater all events including: luncheons, business meetings, graduations, holiday parties, weddings, bridal showers, and many more. We accept reservations for parties of 6 or more people. We also reserve Sundays for private parties of 25 people or more.
Sandwich Antique Mart
Held at the Sandwich Fairgrounds, this market offers treasures from the 19th and 20th centuries. More than 500 exhibitors sell authentic antiques and collectibles on select Sundays from spring through fall.
LaQuinta Inn
Featuring 99 spacious guest rooms. Continental deluxe breakfast, indoor pool, hot tub, and exercise room Meeting spaces available. Wirelss high speed internet. Pets are welcome.
Johnson's Family Farm
Our farm is not a large scale operation but we are a family run operation that does its best to provide you the customer with a good product and a friendly smile when you come for a visit. We offer 12 acres of mazes, fall decorations, and pumpkins and gourdes galore! So gather up the kids, find some friends and venture out to Sycamore Illinois and start some great memories!
Pizza Pro's
Pizza Pro's was voted "Best Pizza in DeKalb" in 2010. Stop on in for some yummy pizza, pasta, appetizers or just enjoy a refreshing drink while catching the game on one of our many televisions. In addition to a full service restaurant, we offer delivery, take-out, and catering.
Anderson's Coins & Collectibles
Kids of all ages will find something to love in the unique and ever-changing selection of toys, which includes Star Wars and Star Trek items, Lionel, Marx and other brands of trains, Coco Cola memorabilia model kits, Barbies, vintage super heroes, Hot Wheels, vintage die-cast, posters and more.
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La Quinta Inn & Suites Bolingbrook
DuPage County, Chicago's Western Suburbs - Guests are offered a deluxe hot breakfast, 24-hour fitness center, indoor pool/whirlpool. All guest rooms have free hi-speed wireless internet, microwave and refrigerator. Two-room suites available. Newly renovated in May 2009. Come see our new rooms!
The Confectionery
Besides creams and clusters and toffee and caramels, The Confectionary also make hard to find pieces including divinity, chocolate dipped ginger, sponge candy (seasonally) and sugar free chocolate clusters (made with real chocolate). Their batches are small and much of the work is done the old fashioned way: by hand.
Welcome Matt
Welcome Matt is located in downtown Hinckely. We offer our Fish Fry Dinner every Friday night, and karaoke every other Saturday. Check out our menu and seasonal drink specials. We offer burgers, soups, salads, sandwichs, and more! Stop by and see why The Welcome Matt has become a regional favorite!
The Tawny Tortoise
Retail sales of specialty foods, gifts, dolls; Dollmenders doll repair; Cutlery Corner knife/scissor sharpening; Homewares cutting boards/ wine & pot racks; Sherry's Floral Creations. Open Monday - Saturday 9:30am - 7:00pm. Sunday 11:am - 3:00 pm.
Cracker Jax
Cracker Jax began in 1984 as a vintage clothing store and has since transformed into the magical place it is today! All senses are delighted as you shop 15 cases of new and vintage jewelry, eclectic clothing, soy candles, oils, incense, gemstones of every kind, unique gifts, stunning greeting cards, books, antique and shabby chic furniture, art and one-of-a-kind treasures. We are lovers of all things beautiful!
JR Antiques and Collectibles
Specializing in antiques, collectibles, furniture, primitives and much more.
Red Roof Inn & Suites
Conveniently located near Northern Illinois University, offering attractive accommodations with a country inn setting. Kitchenette facilities available for long term stays. Many restaurants and entertainment facilities within walking distance. Meeting room available for up to 220. Amenities include: Fitness Center, Outdoor Pool, Complimentary Hot Breakfast, Handicapped Accessible, Sauna, Pet Friendly, Banquet Facilities, Wi-Fi Access, Business Center
Taste of Himalayas
Very unique and authentic nepali restaurant and bar. Come and enjoy our lunch buffet 7 days and dinner ala carte.
CITY:St. Charles
McNally's Irish Pub
McNally's is an authentic traditional Irish pub. We feature Irish and contemporary live music sessions Wednesday, Thursday and Sunday. Beer garden, Irish and American food in a casual dining atmosphere. Breakfast served on weekends.
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Ollie's Frozen Custard
Come enjoy a fresh treat to tempt your taste buds. We have sundaes, milkshakes, malts, sodas and more. Something for everybody!
NIU Holmes Student Center
Located on the Northern Illinois University Campus. Everything from twin rooms to suites. Stay the night, or extended stays. They provide their guests not only a clean, quiet & friendly atmosphere, but also a variety of In-House Restaurants. Meeting room available for up to 2,200. Amenities include: Handicapped Accessible, Compact Refrigerator & Microwave in all rooms, Free Continental Breakfast, Banquet Facilities, Wi-Fi Access, Business Center, Guest Laundry
The Natural Gardens
Nursery specializing in Native & Ornamental Perennials & grasses since 1953.
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St. Charles Place Restaurant
Ultra-fine American steakhouse with exceptional Alaskan King crab and lobster.
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Fiora's Restaurant
Located in one of Geneva's most picturesque Historic Landmark Buildings, Fiora's serves a splendid selection of fine wine and European-influenced American Cuisine.
Baker's Basket
Stop in our cosy little joint for bagel or donut. Our creamed filled donuts are popular with the locals. You can't miss us, we're the purple building!
Staybridge Suites
All-suite hotel designed for business, leisure or relocating travelers. Spacious one-bedroom and two-bedroom two-bath suites come with complimentary hot breakfast buffet and midweek evening dinner receptions. Features indoor pool or hot tub, gym and outdoor sports court, walking distance to Metra train station to downtown Chicago and minutes from downtown Aurora.
Big Rock Historical Society Crib Museum
Step into the restored corn crib and explore artifacts from the century-old Plowing Match or learn more about Welsh immigrants. Open by appointment.
CITY:Big Rock
Lin's Garden Chinese Restaurant
Casual and fine dining serving authentic Mandarin, Szechwan, & Cantonese Chinese food. Voted for best Asian Cuisine in Kane County. Open daily for lunch and dinner. Great selection of dinner and carry out items. Sunday buffet is highly recommended.
CITY:St. Charles
Arcedium Coffeehouse
Authentic Coffeehouse. On site coffee roasting; complete line of specialty coffee drinks; sandwiches; soup; pastries; meeting room available. Banquet space available for 20 people.
CITY:St. Charles
Catholic Gift Store
The Catholic Gift Store offers you a unique selection of quality Catholic gifts and books.
Made Just For You Gifts
Made Just for You Gifts celebrates creativity and originality. Our mostly local crafters have printed, sewn, sawed, arranged, or glued their hand crafted gift and home decor items. Come in and explore our shop. Our friendly staff will be waiting with ice tea or warm cider to help you find something made just for you.
Mae's Fine Design
Mae's Fine Designs deals with the same jewelry trade companies as the big mall jewelry stores deal with, but without the high up-scale pricing. Come in to find the perfect piece of jewelry for your loved one. Mae's has everything from engagement rings to necklaces. We also offer simple repairs such as broken chain to full customize channel set diamond ring.
Village Courtyard
Come to the Village Courtyard for the "home-like" feel. Between our friendly service and comfort food, you wont leave disappointed. We have alot of regulars, but enjoy meeting and serving new people! Come in for just one meal, or become one of our regulars-it will be hard not to! Try one of our specials!
We specialize in rare, exceptional antiques, estate items, vintage and marcasite jewelry. We also feature furniture, fine art, oil paintings, porcelain, clocks, sterling, glassware and more.
CITY:St. Charles
SpringHill Suites by Marriott Chicago Bolingbrook
Each spacious studio site is furnished with a sofa bed, mini-refrigerator, microwave and a desk with ergonomic chair. Other amenitiies include free deluxe continental breakfast, free high speed internet, fax service, exercise room and indoor pool.
Best Western - Romeoville
Free Hot Breakfast Free WIFI Free local calls and HBO Channels. Indoor heated pool and fitness center. All rooms have refrigerator, microwave, coffeemaker, iron and ironing boards.
Geneva Motel Inn
74 guests rooms. Amenities include: Business Center; Exercise Room, Indoor Pool, Free Continental Breakfast. Pet Friendly-charges apply.
CITY:St. Charles
Geneva Running Outfitters
Experience a unique approach to fulfill all of your running & walking needs with personalized shoe fittings, apparel and accessories.
Hometown Sports Bar & Grill
Hometown Sports Bar & Grill located in DeKalb, IL offers a unique dining experience. Whether you're a local in town or far from home our menu offers specialty sandwiches from cities all over the US. Come throw down for your Hometown by enjoying an authentic meal from a city of your choice and watch your favorite sports teams on one of our big screen TV's!
Super 8 DeKalb
Built in 1993 located just off the toll-way. Two minute drive to golf courses, downtown and historical DeKalb. Very convenient location with a friendly staff eager to help guests. Spa suites make a perfect weekend getaway. Amenities include: Indoor Pool, Free Continental Breakfast, Handicapped Accessible, Pet Friendly, Wi-Fi Access, Guest Laundry
Taylor Street Pizza - Geneva
Pizza and pasta from the old neighborhood prepared using all fresh ingredients. Full kitchen.
Bike Rack
The area's best selection of bikes, recumbents, accessories and clothing. Rentals: bikes, tandems, trailer cycles, recumbent bikes and trikes. Home of Creative Mobility featuring bikes for special needs. Just west of Randall.
CITY:St. Charles
Village Peddler
Your store for unique country gifts and home accents.
Carter's Cottage Interiors
Carter's Cottage Interiors is pleased to offer a pleasant in store shopping experience filled with antiques, shabby chic/french country furiniture and decor, hoosier cabinets, crocks, DeKalb seed sacks, DeKalb farm/seed signs and many primitives.
Thai Pavilion
Proudly presenting the food of Thailand in the heart of DeKalb. We're a bit of Southeast Asia in your own small town. Everything from appetizers, salads, fried rices, to desserts.
Pub 222
Upscale Irish American pub. Fun for the whole family, friendly atmosphere and great service.
CITY:St. Charles
Theives Market
In Pheasant Run Resort. Open 7 days a week. A distinctive shop offering fresh-ground or whole bean coffee, teas, gourmet jams and food items, and a unique array of gifts.
CITY:St. Charles
Golden Corral - Bolingbrook
Family style restaurant offers the biggest and best buffet and grill. Banquet room available. Offering senior discounts daily. Fresh baked goods and "all you can eat" sirloin steaks.
Ashbury's at Boughton Ridge
Ashbury's features a cozy and inviting atmosphere with outdoor patio and beautiful views of Boughton Ridge Golf Course. Daily specials and events.
North Central Cyclery, Inc.
We proudly carry a variety of bicycles includig Trek, Gary Fisher, Surly Salsa, Ridley, Haro, and Mirraco. We believe these companies give us the best opportunity to serve almost any rider walking in our door. We also carry a wide variety of products from other companies including Bontrager, Saris, Crank Brothers and more. We have access to many products not present in our store and we gladly make special orders for customers, so if you are interestd in something specific, please let us know! We also support, plan, coordinate or participate in almost every cycling event in DeKalb County. These events are the cornerstone of our business. We also host many in-store seminars on bike maintenance, bike fit, training, commuting, and bike safety.
Mikimoto Japanese Steakhouse
Japanese Hibachi Steakhouse & Sushi Bar - Fun for the whole family! Hibachi style cooking allows you to watch your meal be made right before your eyes.
The Little Traveler - Geneva
This historic mansion features 36 rooms filled with treasures from around the world and a history over 80 years in the making.
Premier Interiors
Open daily. A shop of home furnishings.
CITY:St. Charles
Angel Kisses of St. Charles
Religious articles, baptism gifts, books, exquisite angel and religious figurines.
CITY:St. Charles
BBK Sports
Sporting goods retailer and team sales. Equipment and apparel for baseball, softball, soccer, football, basketball, and volleyball.
CITY:St. Charles
Lavish Thrift
Take some time and buy a unique gift for your special family and friends. We carry vintage and new jewelry, artwork, a basket of books for the avid reader, statues of dogs, stuffed bunny rabbits, selection of Gypsy Rose scarves, mittens, hats, pins as well as gently used clothing and purses. Come with an open mind...and you won't need that open wallet.
Tapa La Luna
A World Class tapas bar featuring an international cuisine and an exquisite array of spirits for your intimate enjoyment. Savor the flavors and enjoy a cozy atmosphere with friends. Eat light or eat all night its a treasured experience at Tapa La Luna in Downtown DeKalb.
Olde Tyme Inn
Our goal is to satisfy our customers by providing them with quality food and friendly service at a great price. Try one of our famous burgers or fresh sandwiches or salads. We have live entertainment and drink specials often!
Rambo's Bar and Grill
Rambo's is the consummate "neighborhood" style establishment where friends stop in to meet friends. We offer Friday night fish fries, broasted chicken, smoked meats, pizza, and much more! We provide live entertainment most Saturday nights, which you can find details about on our website.
Hansen's Motel
At Hansen's Motel, we offer a wide range of king, queen and double bed rooms. We also offer you the full range of amenities that you would expect in a quality motel.
Taylor Street Pizza - Wasco
Just 7 minutes west of downtown St. Charles in Wasco. Open daily. Delivery available.
Hampton Inn & Suites - St. Charles
92 guest rooms; 350 sq. ft. of meeting space. Business Center; complimentary continental breakfast; indoor pool, whirlpool & exercise room; In-room coffee makers & hair dryers; 2 phones w/voicemail; Free high-speed internet. Suites feature 32" TV & CD music systems.
CITY:St. Charles
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites - Sycamore
69 rooms, all queen and king beds for your comfort. Located close to Northern Illinois University, Texas Roadhouse, and Walmart. Amenities include: Fitness Center, Indoor Pool, Free Continental Breakfast, Handicapped Accessible, Wi-Fi Access, Business Center, Refrigerators & Microwaves in all rooms.
New Game in Town
New Game in Town is a great little shop specializing in Magic the Gathering and other CCGs, Darts and Dart Supplies, Comic Books, Miniatures, Dungeons and Dragons and other RPGs. Come in and play!
Circa Vintage Gallery
Enjoy a whimsical journey through time. Explore unique vintage finds; Paintings, sculpture, photography, jewelry, home decor and furniture.
CITY:St. Charles
Quality Inn
50 rooms and conference room within walking distance of Westfield Fox Valley Mall and minutes from downtown Aurora, Paramount Theatre, SciTech Hands-On Museum, Hollywood Casino Aurora, Two Brothers Roundhouse and antique shopping
Quality Inn
The Quality Inn is ideally located one mile from historic downtown Sycamore. Your free continental breakfast is the perfect way to start your day! After along day, enjoy a refreshing swim in their indoor heated pool and a relaxing soak in the hot tub. Business travelers will welcome additional conveniences like free high-speed internet access to copy and fax services. The meeting facilities are capable of handling up to 25 people for events and banquets. Amenities include: Fitness Center, Indoor Pool with Spa/Hot Tub, Free Continental Breakfast, Handicapped Accessible, Wi-Fi Access, Business Center
Country Inn & Suites - Sycamore
The Country Inn & Suites hotel in Sycamore is less than two minutes from beautiful downtown Sycamore and just five minutes from Northern Illinois University. Our hotel's location in Sycamore provides quick and convenient access to area shopping, dining, entertainment, business and more. With its charming staff, modern services and convenient amenities like free breakfast, indoor pool and complimentary high-speed internet access, the Country Inn & Suites provides guests a carefree stay. Amenities include: Fitness Center, Indoor Pool, Free Continental Breakfast, Handicapped Accessible, Wi-Fi Access, Business Center, Guest Laundry
Super 8 - Romeoville
Super 8 Romeoville Bolingbrook hotel is located in the Heritage Corridor, convenient to Interstates 55 and 355 at Exit 367, and provides a comfortable, central place to stop near Chicago. Close to attractions like Chicagoland Speedway, O'Hare and Midway airports, and Empress Casino, our pet-friendly Romeoville hotel offers convenient accommodations near the Windy City.
S G Too
Select consignment and antique store. Everything for the home and garden.
CITY:St. Charles
First Street Plaza
Visit the many shops located in the new development along the river. There is a large parking garage adjacent for shoppers' convenience and 2 Visitor Information Centers.
CITY:St. Charles
Becky Beck's Jewelry Store
Becky Beck's Jewelry Store has been serving the DeKalb, Il area since 1992. Owner-operated, Becky and her expert staff are committed to providing their clients a comfortable, enjoyable jewelry buying experience, guided by a professional, knowledgeable Associate.
Pokanoka's Cafe
Pokanoka's Cafe is named after Cheif Shabbona's Wife. The cafe overlooks scenic Shabbona Lake with a magnificent view through very large glass windows. Try our famous Pokanoka Burger! We are now offering on the water delivery, just give the restaurant a call and we will deliver your meal to your boat! Come on in after your fishing trip for a cold beer or ice cream and watch your favorite sports team.
Fushi Yami Hibachi n' Sushi
Authentic hibachi and sushi made fresh daily. Fushi Yami is located close to Northern Illinois Univeristy's Campus and offers great Japanese cuisine at an affordable price. Dine-in or take your meal to go and enjoy at home.
Colonial Cafe West
Family owned since 1901, this family style restaurant is best known for its "Kitchen Sink" sundae. The restaurant is open daily serving breakfast, lunch, dinner and legendary ice cream.
CITY:St. Charles
Blue Moon Bikes Cycle & Fitness
Blue Moon Bikes is a full service bicycle shop specializing in: new and classic bicycles, antique bikes, parts, bike restoration and repair, as well as trading and buying old bikes. Blue Moon Bikes is run by a group of bicycle specialists.
Village Flower Shop
Your local florist specializing in creating customized floral designs for any occasion. Open M-F 9am-5:30pm and Saturdays 9:00a-4:00pm
T.G.I. Friday's - St. Charles
Appetizers, salads, and entrees.
CITY:St. Charles
Moveable Feast & Co.
From intimate dinner parties to gala events, Moveable Feast will help make your next event a true celebration. Catering or carry-out available.


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Hiking, Biking, Riding, Paddling and Walking Your Way Through Oregon's Washington County
The vastness of Oregon's Washington County, especially when venturing beyond the urban cities, offers innumerable options for outdoor recreation. Many of Oregon's Washington County's 727 square miles are devoted to pristine, rural wetlands, nature parks, wildlife refuges, verdant forests, tranquil waters and open fields, perfect spots for hiking and cycling, paddle trips, fishing, birding and wildlife watching and other outdoor pursuits.
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Nature Passport: Tualatin River
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World Wetlands Day
Happy World Wetlands Day! Support wetlands by making a point of visiting Fernhill Wetlands and Jackson Bottom Wetlands Preserve, which are both easily accessible from Portland!
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Among the sixteen featured nature areas in the Nature Passport is the Tualatin Hills Nature Park and Interpretive Center and its 222 acres of beautiful wildlife.
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While Congressional Republicans continue to call for the repeal of the Affordable Care Act, a growing number of Republican state governors have begun to qualify that position. Ohio Gov. John Kasich on Monday added himself to that list, telling the Associated Press that repealing Medicaid expansion under the ACA is "not gonna happen."
The majority of Georgia residents want the state to expand Medicaid under the Affordable Care Act (ACA) and disagree with conservative state lawmakers' decision to reject it, according to a new public opinion survey.
Many opponents of Obamacare have been offering over-the-counter birth control as an alternative. But here are the six main reasons why "Obamacare vs. over-the-counter birth control" is a false choice.
Amid reports of possible corruption and complaints of long waits for benefits have come calls for an investigation into the Medicaid privatization program championed by Kansas Gov. Sam Brownback (R).
Recent findings directly contradict the charge often made by anti-choice politicians that pushing through abortion restrictions is based on an overarching desire to protect the health and safety of women.
In an effort to reduce unintended pregnancy and improve birth outcomes, some states are working to make intrauterine devices easier for Medicaid patients to access.
In a debate Tuesday night, Colorado gubernatorial candidate Bob Beauprez said he's opposed to using tax dollars for abortion. As a result, he said, he'd oppose using state funds for intrauterine devices (IUDs), which he believes cause abortions.
Having health insurance is not enough to ensure reliable access to care, despite the flood of new Medicaid enrollees under the Affordable Care Act.
As we acknowledge the passage of Hyde 38 years ago this month, it is important to look at how the amendment helped to usher in a wave of anti-choice legislation that has the most detrimental impacts on poor communities of color—especially in states like Mississippi.
Thousands of low-income Tennessee residents are without access to health care because the state's $35.7 million computer system is unable to process the backlog of applicants.


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HERE I HAVE 2 SPINMASTER 1,BOTH ARE IN WORKING ORDER.Buyer to collect.£120 for both lights.they both have dmx & have new lamps in them.
HERE I HAVE 2 SPINMASTER 1,BOTH ARE IN WORKING ORDER.Buyer to collect.£120 for both lights.they both have dmx & have new lamps in them.
Sound City 40c in good condition normal nicks and scrapes had been gigged. I no longer need such a big amp needs a new loving home. Open to offers
PROEL collapsable music stand. Great condition. Black metal effect. Comes with a protective bag. Open to offers.
Leather music book bag by LG. Used with usual leather scuffs, but nothing unsightly and rough edges as expected with leather on the handle from use (can be seen in photo). Retail at approx £38.00 for new, but open to offers.
Fully working Selling as I had to give up guitar Will post if requested for whatever the p&p is at the post office.
Legendary Shure SM57 microphone in excellent condition and hardly used complete with lead. Dynamic Instrument Microphone Microphone Tested & Working Mic Bag Included...stand not included
Like new concertina in the original case. Also Teach yourself type concertina book. Bought several years ago on a whim but only tried to play it once and decided I would stick with playing guitar and banjo.
Ozark 5 string banjo and solid case for sale. Immaculate condition as used as a second practice guitar.
Diddery doo for sale eorkd looks nice ad well looking for nice home
Hello there, I have a CD case for sale, in very good condition with many pouches to store your collection! Any questions, just ask.
I am selling either as a 4 or a pair, Stagg Headbanger LED Wash Moving Head lighting effects. These are all in PERFECT / MINT CONDITION, having only been used for about 15 hours in total. They come with 3 DMX / XLR cables if you buy all four.
NEW NEO-NEON SRC-129 POWER CONDITIONER SRC-129 The SRC-129 power conditioner protects sensitive electric components with a HF RF interference filter, which is a high voltage surge and transient suppressor. The fast acting suppression circuit respo
Silver flute. Good condition. No scratches or damage to keys. Excellent instrument if starting out.
Adjustable padded drum stool. Suitable for all drum kits. Hardly used and is in excellent condition.
AULOS DESCANT RECORDERS x 2. One with drawstring bag. In good condition.£10
This is my Tonewood banjo and hard case I'm selling.. Selling due to the fact I'm moving and I'm trying to raise some money for the whole thing although it pains me to let go of it.
Super-slim portable stereo speaker for iPod by street party size 0. With 2 different types of plugs to be able to be used abroad. Very light weight.


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Home air quality sensor stores data in the cloud
Researchers have developed a connected air quality sensor that measures fine particulate matter (PM) in homes.
Researchers have developed a connected air quality sensor that measures fine particulate matter (PM) in homes.
The U.S. Navy is experimenting with a robot designed to help fight fires on ships, but it's not nearly fast enough to be effective yet.
Uber to work on self-driving cars ... End of the line for Windows RT? ... FCC ready to propose neutral net ... and more news.
It's more spider than snake, but a robot called Snake Monster can dial up the creep factor when it crawls around on six legs.
Developers of Tor software believe they've identified a weakness that was scheduled to be revealed at the Black Hat security conference next month that could be used to de-anonymize Tor users.
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First impression on unpacking the Q702 test unit was the solid feel and clean, minimalist styling.
For work use, Microsoft Word and Excel programs pre-installed on the device are adequate for preparing short documents.
The Fujitsu LifeBook UH574 allowed for great mobility without being obnoxiously heavy or clunky. Its twelve hours of battery life did not disappoint.
The screen was particularly good. It is bright and visible from most angles, however heat is an issue, particularly around the Windows button on the front, and on the back where the battery housing is located.
My first impression after unboxing the Q702 is that it is a nice looking unit. Styling is somewhat minimalist but very effective. The tablet part, once detached, has a nice weight, and no buttons or switches are located in awkward or intrusive positions.


text: Last night before heading to bed I was thinking about a couple of comments and discussions I've been reading around the forums about how shutdown corners aren't as important anymore.. People use the fact that offenses use four and five wr sets to spread the ball around. This inturn negates what a shutdown corner can really do because of the different options the QB has. But this simply isn't true. In today's football there are only a few QB's that can check down and throw to an alternative receiver. Qb's always have their favorite target which they will force a ball into. A shutdown corner who blankets a top option for a QB even in a multiple set will give the pass rush more time to get to the QB and cause a greater chance of stopping that offense. I say this because TY LAW is out there and would LOVE to see him back in a PATS uniform. The days of him covering M.Harrison and causing Manning to look off and run for his life because the pass rush is in his face is something I miss.


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Reducing Your Risk of Developing Type 2 Diabetes
If you have been diagnosed with prediabetes or have risk factors for type 2 diabetes , there are steps you can take to lower your risk of developing the condition. These steps include:
Regular Exercise and Weight LossInsulin is a hormone produced in the body. It helps glucose (sugar) move out of the blood and into body tissue for use as energy. Excess body weight makes your tissue less responsive to insulin. This can lead to high blood glucose levels. By losing weight, your body tissue will be more sensitive to insulin and will be better able to use insulin.Regular exercise can help reduce your risk of type 2 diabetes in two ways:
- Exercise alone lowers blood glucose levels by making your cells more sensitive to insulin.
- Regular exercise will help you lose weight.
Dietary ChangesThe American Diabetes Association (ADA) offers these guidelines for reducing your risk of developing diabetes:
- Eat a healthy diet that includes whole grains , fruits, vegetables , and low-fat dairy products.
- Reduce your intake of saturated fats (such as whole milk, cream, ice cream, meat).
- Eat a diet low in cholesterol.
MedicationsMedications commonly used to treat type 2 diabetes may also be prescribed to prevent the condition in people who are at high risk. Examples of these medications include:
- Metformin (Glucophage)
- Pioglitazone (Actos)
- Acarbose (Precose)
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American Diabetes Association. Executive summary: standards of medical care in diabetes—2010. Diabetes Care. 2010;33:S4-S10.
Diabetes mellitus type 2. EBSCO DynaMed website. Available at: http://www.ebscohost.com/dynamed/. Updated December 28, 2012. Accessed December 31, 2012.
Evidence-based nutrition principles and recommendations for the treatment and prevention of diabetes and related complications. American Diabetes Association website. Available at: http://care.diabetesjournals.org/content/25/suppl%5F1/s50.full?loc=what-to-do-prediabetes. Accessed December 31, 2012.
Measuring physical activity intensity. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention website. Available at: http://www.cdc.gov/physicalactivity/everyone/measuring/. Updated December 1, 2011. Accessed December 31, 2012.
Resistance training: beginners. The Better Health Channel website. Available at: http://www.betterhealth.vic.gov.au/bhcv2/bhcarticles.nsf/pages/Resistance%5Ftraining. Accessed December 31, 2012.
What to do if you have prediabetes. American Diabetes Association website. Available at: http://www.diabetes.org/diabetes-basics/prevention/pre-diabetes/if-you-have-prediabetes.html. Accessed December 31, 2012.
11/29/2006 DynaMed's Systematic Literature Surveillance. http://www.dynamicmedical.com/what.php: Lindstrom J, Ilanne-Parikka P, et al. Sustained reduction in the incidence of type 2 diabetes by lifestyle intervention: follow-up of the Finnish Diabetes Prevention Study. Lancet. 2006;368(9548):1673-1679.
11/29/2006 DynaMed's Systematic Literature Surveillance. http://www.dynamicmedical.com/what.php: DREAM (Diabetes Reduction Assessment with ramipril and rosiglitazone Medication) Trial Investigators; Gerstein HC, Yusuf S, et al. Effect of rosiglitazone on the frequency of diabetes in patients with impaired glucose tolerance or impaired fasting glucose: a randomised controlled trial. Lancet. 2006;368(9541):1096-1105.
10/12/2009 DynaMed Systematic Literature Surveillance. http://www.dynamicmedical.com/what.php: Crandall JP, Polsky S, et al. Alcohol consumption and diabetes risk in the Diabetes Prevention Program. Am J Clin Nutr. 2009;90:595-601.
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Revision Information
- Reviewer: Kim A. Carmichael, MD, FACP
- Review Date: 09/2014
- Update Date: 09/17/2014
Many medical groups felt that early exposure to certain foods like peanuts increased a child's risk of developing food allergies. However, newer research including this trial suggest that early exposure may actually decrease the risk of developing food allergies.
Breastfeeding May Decrease the Risk of Childhood Obesity
Tonsillectomy May Reduce Number of Sore Throat Days in Children
Research Review Finds Little Support for Nearly Half of Medical Talk Show Recommendations


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