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Hampton Inn & Suites Addison
DuPage County, Chicago's Western Suburbs - This comfortable Hampton Inn & Suites is conveniently situated near the Marcus 16 Cinema IMAX, Dave & Busters, Famous Dave's and Home Run Inn pizza. We are 18 miles west of downtown Chicago and 10 miles from O'Hare, located off I-355 at Lake Street.
Hilton Garden Inn Addison
The Hilton Garden Inn Addison is located only 11 miles from O'Hare and 22 miles from Midway Airport. Certain to please executive travelers are the hotel's wide array of amenities including complimentary high-speed internet, in-room hospitality center, Herman Miler chairs and much more!
Howard Johnson
Howard Johnson Hotel in Addison has two meeting room. The largest is 500 sq.ft., Smoking rooms available; continental breakfast included in rate; free shuttle to/from O'Hare airport; free Wi-Fi, pet-friendly.
Victorian Rose Garden Bed & Breakfast
Welcome to Victorian Rose Garden B&B for Romantic Getaways, recreation or the Business Traveler. Only 45 miles from downtown Chicago, our quiet location in Algonquins 1835 historic district lends itself to many nearby leisure activities. Take a stroll in Towne Park or on the Fox River/Prairie Bicycle Trail, walk to several excellent restaurants, or just relax on the porch swing.
Victorian Rose Garden Bed and Breakfast
Home is listed by the McHenry County Historical Society. Located in downtown Algonquin, it has a quiet, romantic flavor. We specialize in personal attention for our guests.
C.J. Smith Resort
For 84 years, C. J. Smith Resort has provided everything needed to enjoy a day of fishing and boating on the beautiful Chain O' Lakes in northern Illinois. C. J. Smith Resort is a family owned and operated business since 1929. We believe in providing exceptional service and reasonable prices to our valued customers and guests.
Best Western Plus Antioch Hotel & Suites
The newly renovated and redesigned Best Western Plus in Antioch, Illinois offers an unsurpassed combination of suburban comforts, neighborhood charms and magnificent views of the Chain O'Lakes, plus easy access to downtown Chicago or downtown Milwaukee. Both vacationers and business travelers will appreciate the all the extra touches including a complimentary full hot breakfast buffet each morning, complimentary high-speed internet access, the new state-of-the-art 24-hour fitness room, and access to the new business center. Relax in the full-sized heated indoor swimming pool, oversized whirlpool and spacious sun deck. Stylishly decorated guest rooms features an upgraded luxurious bedding, flat panel HDTVs, microwaves & refrigerators. Enjoy a cocktail at Fox's Lounge overlooking Lake Antioch with indoor and outdoor seating including a 2,000 sq. ft. heated patio. And count on superior service from our 24-hour front desk associates to ensure every detail is perfect.
DoubleTree by Hilton Chicago - Arlington Heights
Our newly renovated hotel located in Chicago's Northwest Business Corridor is close to all major attractions including great shopping centers. The hotel features complimentary high-speed internet access in each guest room, complimentary 24-hour business center, and complimentary shuttle to O'Hare and the surrounding 5 miles (subject to availability). With over 8600 square feet of flexible meeting space, the DoubleTree Hotel can accommodate events small and large with the highest level of personalized service.
CITY:Arlington Heights
Wingate By Wyndham Arlington Heights
Complimentary continental hot breakfast, free airport and local shuttle (Monday through Friday), whirlpool, exercise room, guest laundry, Jacuzzi suites, and meeting rooms available. High-speed wired and wireless Internet access throughout the hotel. 5 miles from Schaumburg Convention Center. Easy access to I-90. Minutes away from O'Hare Airport. Only 3 miles from Woodfield Mall. Complimentary Manager's Reception Monday through Thursday.
CITY:Arlington Heights
Red Roof Inn Chicago - O'Hare Airport
Features 25" TV, 24 hour gourmet coffee, USA Today newspaper, pay per view movies, voicemail, remodeled in 2004.
CITY:Arlington Heights
Courtyard By Marriott Chicago Arlington Heights North
Whether traveling for business or pleasure, we are the key to a fabulous trip. Featuring a healthy breakfast with hot items, eggs cooked-to-order, as well as a selection of ala carte items, freshly prepared and reasonably priced. Now with free high-speed internet access.
CITY:Arlington Heights
Jameson Suites - Arlington Heights
Free hot/cold breakfast buffet, also Japanese breakfast items, Japanese TV and newspapers, free WiFi, whirlpool. Extended stays welcome. King & Double/Double bed rooms with sofa sleeper. Executive Suites available.. Complimentary O'Hare shuttle and shuttle provided in a 5 mile radius. Work-out facility plus complimentary Health Club passes. New Dreamium Bedding. Renovation 2008-2009. Next to Mitsuwa Marketpalce.
CITY:Arlington Heights
La Quinta Inn - Chicago/ Arlington Heights
The La Quinta Inn Chicago Arlington Heights is Northwest of downtown Chicago, close to Arlington International Racecourse and the Village of Long Grove. We are centrally located to several major corporate centers, including Motorola and Federal Express. Just a few miles away is the Metra station for trains to downtown Chicago venues.
CITY:Arlington Heights
Courtyard by Marriott Chicago Arlington Heights - South
Located off I-90, Courtyard by Marriott Chicago Arlington Heights - South has an indoor pool, whirlpool, fitness center, restaurant serving breakfast, free high-speed internet. This is a non-smoking property.
CITY:Arlington Heights
Holiday Inn Express Chicago - Arlington Heights
The best choice in suburban hotel! Perfectly situated in the Northwest Suburbs just off of I-90 taking the Arlington Heights exit heading north. Only 7.5 miles from O'Hare International Airport (ORD) and less than 10 minutes to the Woodfield Mall in Schaumburg. Complimentary shuttle service to and from O'Hare Airport and within a 5-mile radius of the hotel. Complimentary deluxe continental breakfast with hot items available every morning. Wireless Internet is accessible throughout the hotel at no charge. 125 beautifully appointed oversized rooms with the simply smart bedding collection.
CITY:Arlington Heights
Motel 6 - Chicago/ Arlington Heights
All new rooms. Completely renovated Motel 6 from top to bottom. Flat screen TV's and all new furnishings. Located just off I-90 on West Algonquin Road. Woodfield Mall - 3 miles. Complimentary morning coffee WiFi available in all rooms. Motel 6 offers clean comfortable rooms and great service at the lowest price of any national chain.
CITY:Arlington Heights
LaQuinta Inn & Suites - Bannockburn
Unwind at La Quinta Inn & Suites with complimentary breakfast, swimming pool, whirlpool, fitness center, Club Room and more. Enjoy our oversized rooms and upscale accommodations complete with in-room coffee maker, refrigerator, microwave, and high-speed wireless internet access.
Days Inn - Barrington Chicago Northwest
Newly renovated, value-driven rates, weekly rates, business class rooms.
Country Inn & Suites O'Hare South
DuPage County, Chicago's Western Suburbs - A 92-room, 26-suite hotel with complimentary high-speed internet access and airport shuttle located on beautiful Legends Executive Golf Course.
Hilton Chicago/Indian Lakes Resort
DuPage County, Chicago's Western Suburbs - This resort has 308 newly renovated rooms & suites, 27-hole championship golf course with practice facility, 50,000 sq ft. of indoor and outdoor meeting/banquet space, indoor and outdoor pools, Precor fitness center, Spa Vargas, restaurants, lounges and more.
Hilton Chicago Indian Lakes Resort
308 newly renovated rooms and suites. Full-resort amenities: 27-hole championship golf course, 50,000 sq ft. of indoor and outdoor meeting/banquet space, indoor/outdoor pools, Precor Fitness Center, Spa Vargas, restaurants, lounges and much more.
Courtyard by Marriott Chicago Bloomingdale
DuPage County, Chicago's Western Suburbs - Beautifully renovated Courtyard includes free Wi-Fi, high-def flat screen TVs, The Bistro serving breakfast, dinner fare and Starbucks, full service bar, market, guest laundry, indoor pool and spa, and fitness room. Buffet for groups available on request.
Residence Inn by Marriott Chicago Bloomingdale
DuPage County, Chicago's Western Suburbs - 96-room all-suite hotel includes fully equipped kitchens, living area, complimentary breakfast and evening socials from Monday-Thursday.
Wyndham Garden Hotel - Buffalo Grove
Two story, garden style property perfect for business or leisure traveler.
CITY:Buffalo Grove
Holiday Inn & Suites Carol Stream
DuPage County, Chicago's Western Suburbs - 193 rooms with pillowtop mattresses (44 upgraded two-room suites), complimentary high speed wireless internet, indoor pool, fitness room & business center. Banquets for up to 400. The Italian themed Alberto's Restaurant offers breakfast, lunch & dinner.
CITY:Carol Stream
Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites Carol Stream
194 rooms with pillowtop mattresses(44 upgraded two-room suites), complimentary high speed wireless internet, indoor pool, fitness room & business center. Banquets for up to 400. Alberto's Restaurant offers breakfast, lunch & dinner with an Italian theme.
CITY:Carol Stream
Hampton Inn - Carol Stream
DuPage County, Chicago's Western Suburbs - Change can be a good thing! Enjoy our entirely upgraded hotel in 2012 featuring new guest rooms with internet ready flat screen TVs, new Perfect Mix lobby/breakfast area, and more. Nearby are lush golf courses and a variety of shopping and dining options.
CITY:Carol Stream
Hyatt Chicago Magnificent Mile
elcome to the Hyatt Chicago Magnificent Mile, the newest full service Hyatt in the Streeterville neighborhood. Completely renovated as of June 2013, all areas of the hotel have been updated in an inviting, energizing and sophisticated style. The new guest rooms include a 46" flat screen Samsung LCD television, large walnut desk, and the signature Hyatt Grand Bed® in an updated, modern boutique style.
Chicago Hotels Partcipating in 877Chicago Promotion
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Seneca Hotel & Suites, The
European style boutique hotel located just off Michigan Ave. along the magnificent Mile. Mostly suites priced like rooms.
The Drake Hotel
The Drake is a cityscape landmark and has been a symbol of white glove elegance for eighty years. The pride of all Chicagoans, it has been the first choice of celebrities and Heads of State since its opening in 1920. Scenes from several movies were filmed at The Drake Hotel including Risky Business, My Best Friend's Wedding, What Women Want, Continental Divide, Flags of Our Fathers and Wicker Park were filmed at the hotel.
Hyatt Regency McCormick Place
Magnificent 33-story tower located along the shores of Lake Michigan. Beautiful views from guest rooms. Complimentary shuttle. Near museums, shopping, theaters and nightlife.
Sutton Place Hotel, The
The Sutton Place Hotel is a four diamond hotel located off N. Michigan Ave. Located in the heart of Chicago's shopping and restaurant district.
Crowne Plaza Chicago - The Silversmith
All 143 rooms in this 10 story historic landmark hotel feature beautifully appointed rooms in the arts and crafts style of the late 1890's.
Swissotel Chicago
Swissotel Chicago offers 632 luxuriously oversized rooms and suites. The all-glass triangular hotel, wedged into the confluence of the Chicago River and Lake Michigan has wrap around views from Navy Pier to Grant Park. Swissôtel has long been a favorite destination among VIPs, but we're quickly becoming the city's No. 1 choice for VIKs – Very Important Kids, that is. Every kid is a V.I.K at Swissôtel Chicago. See why we're known as the finest among Chicago's kid-friendly hotels, and treat your own Very Important Kid with benefits that include: Fun-filled welcome packet, detailing fun things to see and do VIK check-in, which provides an area for kids to draw, color, read and play with our St. Bernard plush toy Enhance your next Chicago family vacation with our Swissôtel Kids Suite, and experience a stay that's specifically designed to ensure your children are happy campers. Before arriving, guests will choose from one of three area museums: Shedd Aquarium, featuring the brand-new Polar Play Zone, a hands-on exhibit especially for kids; Adler Planetarium, with its renowned sky shows; or Field Museum, featuring the world-famous Sue dinosaur exhibit.
Belden - Stratford, The
Dramatic 3 story grand lobby. Beautifully appointed studio, 1 and 2 bedroom apartments. Short & long term leases. Magnificent lake & city views. Directly accross from Lincoln Park Zoo.
The Westin Chicago River North
The Westin Chicago River North is Chicago's leading, upscale downtown hotel, centrally located in the heart of the business and theater district and within walking distance of Michigan Ave.
House of Blues Hotel
Opened 1998. 367-room eclectic hotel with design influences from Morocco, Thailand, and the Old South.
Best Western Inn and Suites Midway
86 rooms. Indoor pool. On-site health club. Hotel located one mile from Ford City Shopping Center, 11 miles from McCormick Place, close to local restaurants.
Marriott Chicago Midway
200 Rooms. Three suites. Seven meeting rooms. All non-smoking rooms. One restaurant. Indoor pool. On-site health club. Room service. Amenities include complimentary 24 hour shuttle service to Midway Airport, complimentary hi-speed internet service. Located near Orange Line trains to Downtown Chicago attractions.
Bronzeville's 1st Bed and Breakfast Club
this is also Chicago and Illinois 1st African American Bed & Breakfast of its kind and was recorded into the historical hall of fame archives year 2001 as such. Complete with a Butler, Gourmet Chef and elegantly appointed bedroom suites with individual computers, high speed Internet, video conference and laser printing.
Arlyn Tratt Realty "Luxury Suites"
8 suites. One restaurant. Valet. Business center. Evercise facilities. Indoor/Outdoor pool. Located Downtown near Michicgan Ave. and close to public transportation.
Sp Suites
Welcome to SP Suites, the leader in the Chicago Pied-a-terre marketplace providing short and long term affordable luxury accommodations to savvy corporate business executives on assignment in Chicago, as well as the budget conscious traveler looking for fully furnished modern, contemporary housing in the most desirabe neighborhoods in Chicago.
28 rooms. All suites. On site exercise facilities. Outdoor pool. All of our fully furnished and privately owned apartments allow guests to feel like they never left home. Our "central to everything" location puts you steps from Michigan Ave, shopping, Oak Street Beach, CTA Red Line, and all of the best restaurants Chicago has to offer.
Central Loop Hotel
Located in the venter of Chicago's business and theatre district. Close walk to Grank Park, Millenium Park, the Art Institute, Symphony Center and Civic Opera House.
Holiday Inn Chicago O'Hare
243 rooms. 7 suits. One restaurant. Lounge. valet. business center. Exercise Facilities. Indoor pool. Room service. Amenities include complimentary shuttle to and from O'hare airport. Free pass to Bally Total Fitness. Located near O'Hare airport, 15 minutes from Downtown Chicago, Allstate Arena, Rosemont Theatre.
LaQuinta Inn and Suites Chicago Downtown
The 250 room, nine-story La Quinta Inn and Suites will have two meeting rooms, a business center, onsite guest laundry facility, an indoor heared swimming pool with spa, exercise room, complimentary breakfast and free high speed internet access.
JW Marriott Chicago
This hotel has 610 rooms. 128 suites. One restaurant. Lounge. Valet/laundry. Business center. Exercise facilities. Indoor pool. Room service. 20,000 sq. ft. upscale spa and fitness center. Located in the heart of Chicago's Financial District and walking distance to the Theater District, museums, shopping and nightlife.
Raffaello Hotel
140 rooms. All nonsmoking; 5 meeting rooms. 2 outdoor decks, Executive Conference Center. Fitness room. Room service. Amenities include in-room massage, business center, concierge, hi-speed internet access. Exclusive Magnificent Mile/Michigan Ave. location, minutes from Navy Pier, financial district and McCormick Place.
The James Hotel
297 rooms. 106 suites. Seven meeting rooms. 200 nonsmoking rooms. One restaurant - David Burke's Primehouse. The Spa. 24-hour room service and concierge service. The second in a dynamic new line of hotels that Travel & Leisure named "America's sexiest." James fuses modern American comfort, service and style with state of the art technology. A multiregional Italian restaurant, JBar and The Gym, our signature fitness center, are highlights. Located at Rush & Ontario at the center of the Magnificent Mile and gateway to River North.
Hansen House Mansion
Located in historic Old Town, Hansen House is within walking distance of North Avenue Beach, Wells Street restaurants and bars, and The Second City. The historic mansion features its original stained glass windows and ornate fireplaces, and is decorated with nineteenth century furnishings.
Steps to Everything
Enjoy a fully furnished apartment with breathtaking views of the sklyine located in the heart of downtown Chicago. Steps to everythng! These 1,2, and 3 bedroom apartments are exquisitely appointed. Why not book a whole apartment? Affordable nightly, weekly, monthly rates available. Stay in your home in Chicago!
Avenue Crowne Plaza Hotel and Suites
Located just steps from Michigan Avenue, this hotel is close to Magnificent Mile shopping, Navy Pier and Oak Street Beach. The oversized rooms have a residential feel, and the hotel features designated Quiet Floors, plus a seasonal rooftop pool and patio.
Doubletree by Hilton Chicago
Located between the Magnificent Mile and Navy Pier, this newly refurbished hotel features The Lobby Bar with infused organic vodkas and H2O, a seasonal poolside cocktail bar and restaurant with panoramic skyline views. The hotel's Markethouse restaurant offers seasonal American fare.
Red Roof Inn Chicago Downtown Magnificent Mile
Surprising luxury at affordable rates! From our beautiful exterior to our fashionably remodeled lobby and guest rooms, Red Roof Inn - Chicago Downtown boasts Windy City convenience at surprisingly suburban rates.From designer fabrics and furnishings to friendly staff willing to help you explore our exciting hometown, Red Roof Inn - Chicago Downtown offers even more reasons for you to stay with us!
The Spa at Four Seasons Hotel Chicago
The Spa at Four Seasons Hotel Chicago provides a soothing escape in which to relax and rejuvenate in Chicago's Gold Coast. Experience innovative spa treatments that combine natural ingredients with the nurturing care of our expert therapists. Private spa treatment rooms are soundproofed for peace and privacy and include massage rooms, a wet treatment room, an aesthetics room and a manicure/pedicure suite.
Hotel Lincoln
The new Hotel Lincoln is a window to the most dynamic part of Chicago's North Side, Lincoln Park. Like the neighborhood, the hotel is historic yet fresh, fun though eccentric and active but relaxed. It's where the energy of urban life meets 1,200 green acres and Lake Michigan.
Thompson Chicago
Whether you call it the "L" or the "El", an elevated experience is exactly what to expect at Thompson Chicago. British design icon Tara Bernerd turns her worldly, eclectic sensibility to eleven, with the loft-like, urban industrial bones of the lobby and lounge accented with warm American woods and clean, mid-century lines throughout our unique downtown Chicago hotel. Now imagine your own luxe studio in the skies overlooking the hip Gold Coast neighborhood's leafy streets, with the Chicago skyline and Great Lake waterscape daring you to look away.
Hilton Garden Inn Chicago Downtown / Magnificent Mile
Located in the heart of downtown Chicago, the new Hilton Garden Inn is two blocks from the "Magnificent Mile," home to some of the world's premiere retail stores, specialty shops and restaurants.
Hilton Chicago
Overlooking Lake Michigan & Grant Park at this iconic downtown Chicago hotel featuring free lobby WiFi, seasonal outdoor sun deck, indoor pool and more!
Hilton Chicago O'Hare Airport
Only hotel located on the grounds of O'Hare International Airport
W Chicago Lakeshore
Overlooking Lake Michigan, this hip hotel is close to Navy Pier, Oak Street Beach and the Magnificent Mile. Indulge in the hotel's Bliss Spa, sip a cocktail at the 33rd-floor Whiskey Sky bar that offers amazing panoramic views and dine on Mediterranean dishes at Wave.
W Chicago City Center
Located in the Loop, the W Chicago is close to downtown theaters, the Willis Tower, Millennium Park and The Art Institute. The hotel offers in-room spa treatments and the 24-hour Sweat Fitness Center.
Courtyard by Marriott Downtown Chicago Magnificent Mile
This 300-room hotel is located just half a block from North Michigan Avenue shopping and dining. Amenities include an indoor pool with city views and 24-hour fitness center. The hotel is within walking distance of the Museum of Contemporary Art and Navy Pier.
Homewood Suites by Hilton
The Homewood Suites by Hilton Chicago-Downtown, located one block west of North Michigan Avenue (The Magnificent Mile) is Chicago's upscale, all suite hotel that will help you make yourself at home while traveling.
Four Points Sheraton Chicago Downtown Magnificent Mile
Located just off Chicago's renowned Magnificent Mile, the Four Points by Sheraton Chicago is surrounded by a wide variety of dining, shopping and entertainment options.
Habitat Corporate Suites Network
Habitat Corporate Suites Network provides interim housing for 30 days or more in downtown Chicago and western suburbs. Rental includes weekly maid service, fully furnished apartments, health club, and numerous amenities.
City Suites Hotel - Neighborhood Inns of Chicago
This vintage Boystown hotel features turn-of-the-century architecture and art deco furnishings. Gay-friendly restaurants and nightclubs are close by (Berlin dance club is right down the street), and hotel guests have access to Bally's Total Fitness. Popular with entertainers, musicians and savvy travelers.
Hyatt Regency Chicago
This huge Hyatt hotel is conveniently located between Magnificent Mile shopping and the Loop's cultural institutions. The hotel features six restaurants and lounges, along with a 24-hour gym.
Hostelling International
Newly renovated dormitory-style accommodations in the downtown area. For less than $30/night, guests can enjoy our fully-equipped kitchen and dining hall, internet room, 2 in-house restaurants, information center, and free programs.
The Ritz-Carlton Chicago
Set atop Water Tower Place, above prestigious North Michigan Avenue, this property is just an elevator ride from over 100 shops & boutiques and offers exceptional Lake Michigan and skyline views from each spacious guestroom. Recently opened, The dec Rooftop Bar provides a new and chic outdoor spot for sipping, savoring and socializing. Casual elegance and brasserie-inspired cuisine come together at deca RESTAURANT + BAR, serving inventive fare from morning to night. Enjoy easy access to such famed attractions as The Magnificent Mile, The Museum of Contemporary Art and The John Hancock Observatory or stay in and request an in-room visit from the popular Candy Man.
Westin Michigan Avenue Hotel
The Westin Michigan Avenue Hotel is located close to 900 N. Michigan Ave., Bloomingdales, Water Tower, and Oak Street Beach.
Chicago's Essex Inn
Floor-to-ceiling windows afford beautiful views of the Museum Campus at this South Loop hotel. Chicago's Essex Inn is close to downtown shopping and museums, and features an all-season, sky-lit rooftop pool with an adjacent outdoor garden. Dine in at Tribute, a classic American restaurant with a modern culinary edge. Offers breakfast, lunch and dinner as well as "grab and go" options for on-the-go business people.Free shuttle to the exclusive Magnificent Mile shopping district.
Park Hyatt Chicago
202 room deluxe European boutique hotel ideally located in the heart of the Magnificent Mile. Sumptuous health club and spa facilities.
Ohio House Motel
Affordable rates, comfort, privacy and clean rooms. Located in the heart of downtown Chicago.
Courtyard by Marriott - Chicago Downtown
"Full service" Courtyard Marriott, 337 rooms, with 37 suites recently renovated, 2 blocks from Michigan Ave. in the River North district.
Hotel Monaco
Overlooking the Chicago River, this stylin' hotel is within walking distance of the Magnificent Mile, State Street shopping and Millennium Park. Hotel Monaco is extremely pet friendly, with no fees or size restrictions for your furry friend.
Palmer House Hilton
Step into the lobby of Palmer House® A Hilton hotel and gaze at the famous frescoed ceiling of this landmark Chicago, Illinois hotel. This AAA four-diamond rated hotel has been hosting visitors to the Chicago Loop for over 140 years. Today, the Palmer House Hilton continues to thrive in the heart of the theatre and financial district, just steps from the Art Institute, Millennium Park and State Street shopping. A short walk away is Grant Park where summer festivals take place. Family attractions like the Chicago Children's Museum and Navy Pier are just a quick cab ride away.
Allegro Chicago, A Kimpton Boutique Hotel
This whimsical boutique hotel is located in the Loop Theater District (the Cadillac Palace Theatre is right next door) and close to State Street shopping, Millennium Park and The Art Institute of Chicago. The adjacent 312 Chicago offers creative Italian cuisine.
Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites Downtown
Full service Holiday Inn with restaurant and lounge, outdoor pool (seasonal), exercise facilities, and business center.
The Talbott Hotel
Charming European style just steps from the John Hancock Center. Two fireplaces form a focal point in the Victorian style lobby. Completely renovated in 2001. Complimentary high speed internet access in guestrooms.
Holiday Inn Chicago Mart Plaza
521 guest rooms atop Apparel Center across the street from the Merchandise Mart. 2 phone lines, voicemail, coffee makers, hair dryers, iron and iron board.
Omni Chicago Hotel
The 4-star - 4-diamond all suite hotel located on Chicago's famed Magnificent Mile, just a few short steps from world-class shopping, dining and cultural attractions. And if you are traveling with children, they can enjoy the The Omni Sensational Kids program, which provides four-diamond service to the hotel's youngest guests. Your children will enjoy plenty of kid-minded amenities, including games and books, a backpack upon check-in and menu choices prepared especially for young travelers. Parents are provided with a list of top family attractions in Chicago, local emergency numbers and a safety/first-aid kit which includes a night light and outlet covers.
Howard Johnson Inn
Affordable comfort in the heart of downtown Chicago. 71 rooms, two floors, interior corridor, 13 suites with wet bar, refrigerator, microwave, electronic locks, safety deposit boxes. Walking distance to shopping, cultural events, and business centers.
Millennium Knickerbocker Hotel
This distinctive hotel is located in Chicago's most fashionable neighborhood near the city's famed Magnificent Mile and is just steps away from the city's finest dining, shopping, and nightlife.
Raphael Hotel, The
Log onto http://www.chicagoraffaello.com/ for a complete description on this property.
The Whitehall Hotel
Four star European boutique hotel located just off the Magnificent Mile, one block from the famous Water Tower Place and nearby dining and shopping.
Best Western Hawthorne Terrace
This Boystown vintage hotel is located close to historic Wrigley Field (home of Chicago Cubs baseball), as well as gay-friendly restaurants and nightclubs. Enjoy breakfast on the terrace during warm-weather months.
Best Western Grant Park Hotel
The Best Western Grant Park Hotel is ideally located on Michigan Ave., directly across from Grant Park. Our property has 172 newly renovated guest rooms, an outdoor pool, and a fitness center.
Embassy Suites Hotel Chicago Downtown Lakefront
Chicago's newest hotel is also the closest to Navy Pier. 455 luxury suites are only 2 blocks from Michigan Ave. and minutes from the Museum Campus.
InterContinental Chicago
The Hotel InterContinental Chicago is located directly on Michigan Avenue near Chicago's finest attractions. Guests of the hotel will be impressed with the original historic design combined with upgraded guest rooms. Be sure to ask about the American Girl Package consisting of complimentary specialty breakfast for two girls, themed turn down service for doll and child's bed, fresh cookies and milk each night and a Princess tiara.
Majestic Hotel
Located in Boystown, this European-style boutique hotel offers suites with butler pantries equipped with a refrigerator, microwave and wet bar. The Majestic is located close to Belmont Harbor, and within walking distance of Boystown bars and restaurants.
Heart-O-Chicago Motel
Impeccably kept, older property with 45 units on 2 stories, exterior corridors, free continental breakfast, free parking.


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How to Fix the 5 Most Common Mistakes with Focus Groups
The purpose of this article is to raise consciousness about fundamental problems with traditional focus groups used for product development. Even experienced researchers often ignore, dismiss, or are sometimes even unaware of these issues and how they may be impacting the quality of their research.
1. There is a gap between what focus group participants say and what they do.
Traditional focus groups do not provide an accurate read on customer behavior.
If you are relying on focus groups to get a direct read on customer behavior or purchase intent, you are most likely using the wrong method. Moderators who tell you they can provide you with "insights" on these topics may be well intentioned, but are likely overconfident of their abilities or lacking serious understanding of the wealth of research that's been done in this area.
As Harvard Business School professor Gerald Zaltman wrote in his influential book How Customers Think, "The correlation between stated intent and actual behavior is usually low and negative." Eighty percent of new products or services fail within six months of their launch, often after they have been vetted through focus groups. In Hollywood, for example, TV pilots and motion pictures are often screened via focus groups for audience reactions. Countless products "pass" in focus groups, but fail when they reach the market, and the gap between what participants say vs. what they do is likely the reason.
Another problem with focus groups is they often ask people for their quick, topical reaction to products they have not seen, used, or experienced. The problem is that everyone has an opinion. And the more detail they give you about their opinion, the more likely you (the focus group observer) are to think you are hearing the customer's voice.
In general, the more abstracted an expressed opinion is from reality (i.e., the context of actual usage of the actual service or product), the more likely it is that the research participant's opinion will be incorrect, inaccurate, and misleading.
What does this mean exactly?
If you show people a product, they will give you an opinion or reaction. If you have them use or interact with the product, their feedback will be based on their actual experience, which is far superior to their initial, hypothetical thoughts.
For example, if you ask a participant what they think of Android devices, they will offer an opinion. If they do not have an Android device, or have never used one, their opinion will be based on their attitudes toward Google or Android, what they have read, and what their friends have told them. But it will not be based on their actual experience.
If you have them use the device instead and then ask for their feedback, now you're dealing with their actual experience. And feedback based on actual experience occurs at a much deeper level of cognitive involvement, meaning the participants will give you better, more accurate feedback.
This is a critical distinction. The deeper the level of involvement with the product, the better the insights customers will be able to offer about their usage of the product.
Traditional focus groups miss the mark when they focus on hypothetical choices rather than actual experiences. As Zaltman says, "Contrary to conventional wisdom, [focus groups] are not effective when developing and evaluating new product ideas, testing ads, or evaluating brand images."
The solution is to create a research plan that focuses on actual user experience rather than hypothetical questions or scenarios. This will look like a naturalistic usability test, or a hybrid usability test that might involve having users use the product individually before returning to the group. In that manner, they will have the individual experience of using the product and can have a group discussion about the experience.
2. Small local samples cannot be generalized.
Focus groups tend to work with small numbers of people. The most common arrangement is to conduct 2-3 groups with 6-8 participants per group in several cities over the course of a week or so.
There are three factors here that affect your research:
- Small numbers – a small sample size is often useful when you want to probe people's attitudes in greater depth and try to get into their minds. Qualitative research can help flesh out themes that can be used for follow-up in quantitative methods such as surveys.
- Sample – the sample used in this type of research is not representative of the larger population. Will the findings be generalizable from what a few people expressed as their opinions in Los Angeles? Are you willing to gamble with the direction of your product and/or company on the basis of what a few people said during a focus group? Obviously there is great danger here.
- Generalizability – there is a problem generalizing small sample sizes because they are not representative of the underlying population. This is a basic concept in inferential statistics and probability.
Do not use focus groups or research with small samples to assess purchase intent. This type of finding is not generalizable from a small sample.
If your research questions pertain to user experience, have the participants use the product and then probe the experience. A common mistake is to provide a guided walkthrough of the product. As mentioned above, you will obtain far deeper insights from actual product usage vs. hypothetical experience. People are able to give you better input when they are not relying on their memory and they are also more cognitively involved in the experience so you will obtain better insights.
3. The group leader affects what is, or is not, said during the group, and the group leader is not the moderator!
Have you ever heard the term alter leader? I've met very few people who are aware of the concept of the alter leader and how it impacts observed behavior and comments in focus groups.
Sharon Livingstone, a well-known market researcher, has written extensively about this type of group member. The concept is that seating position in a traditional group, and the group dynamics surrounding that, affect what occurs in the group. This notion is rooted in group psychotherapy and I have observed these phenomena in my previous work as a clinical psychologist, before I started working in the UX field.
The alter leader can impact focus groups in the following ways:
- Impact on positive and productive focus group - In a focus group, or traditional market research, the natural leader or alter leader helps the moderator. He often physically sits in the chair opposite to the moderator. He is often the first to speak and may be enthusiastic about the topic, thus influencing what others say (or what they don't).
- Impact on a nonproductive or negatively focused group - The alter leader is vocal, but he is negative or resistant, and fights for control with the moderator. For example, he may object to the questions the moderator is trying to ask, or may answer questions that were not asked. In essence, this person's behavior is driven by his need to be argumentative and competitive, and he is in competition with the moderator to control the group.
The alter leader may be the first one to speak negatively about the topic at hand and question the tone, focus, or direction of what is being evaluated. He might say, "Well that might be good for other people, but it's too basic for me" And viola, suddenly you have a group that wants to be seen as more experienced, advanced, or knowledgeable than they actually are about the topic at hand. Or the alter leader might comment about the privacy concerns of the topic, and suddenly he has touched a hot button that will cause the group members to voice concerns as part of the group that they probably would not bring up if they were being interviewed individually.
I was involved in focus groups many years ago for a prominent online authentication system. At the time, it was the largest system of its kind, used by tens of millions of people on a daily basis. During a round of focus groups in Los Angeles, participants were asked for their input on a certain topic. One dominant group member raised the issue of security. Suddenly, security emerged as a concern for the group and the tone was that people were "very concerned" about security. Contrast this finding with reality that tens of millions of users were actually using that exact system on a daily basis that the focus group was discussing hypothetically.
Were the group's concerns reasonable or legitimate? Certainly. But these concerns appeared larger than life in that 90-minute session (this relates to the vividness effect discussed below). Undoubtedly some of the same people in the group who expressed these security concerns during the focus group went home and actually used that authentication system the same day without even giving it a moment's thought!
The best solution to completely eliminate the effect of group dynamics is to conduct the groups online. Online research eliminates the positive and negative impact of the alter leader entirely. Depending on the specific research platform that is used, participants can be in a group but have a one-to-one dialog with the moderator that is uncontaminated by group dynamics. For example, participants can be required to type their response before they see others' responses, so they are not influenced by others as they would be in a real-life focus group. By having participants offer their own opinions before they hear or see other people's opinions, you ensure that they are:
- being more thoughtful in their responses by having a chance to think them through
- not being influenced by others, especially extroverted and dominant group members
- prevent group dynamics from biasing the results and conclusions of the group
Even the most skilled and experienced focus group moderator cannot achieve this outcome in all groups. It is simply impossible to control these variables in traditional, in-person focus groups.
4. Introverts lose their voice during focus groups.
If you've observed a focus group recently, try to reflect on members in the group you observed. Here are a few questions to stimulate your memory:
- How many people were in the group?
- Do a few of the group members stand out in your mind's eye?
- Do you remember what all of the people said, or just some of them?
- As you think about what you observed and what you concluded, were your conclusions skewed toward the verbalizations of the more extroverted and dominant group members?
- Can you remember any of the more introverted group members?
- Do you recall what the introverts said during the group?
If you're like most people I've tried this exercise with, you'll find it nearly impossible to recall much of what the introverts said! This phenomenon is another hidden dynamic that occurs in nearly every focus group.
Distinguishing introverts and extroverts
Researchers have found that introversion/extraversion is one of five fundamental personality variables that have been shown to be consistent across many studies, across many cultures and countries, and across an individual's lifespan. In fact, if you've ever taken a personality test such as the Myers-Briggs or the NEO-PI, this is one of the core dimensions.
There's a fairly easy way to determine whether someone is an introvert or an extrovert: just ask! But instead of asking someone if he's an introvert or an extrovert, ask if he gets his energy from being around other people, or if he likes to be alone.
An extrovert will tell you he likes interacting with people and that it "charges his batteries," while an introvert will say people can be overwhelming and draining at times and he likes to be alone to recharge his batteries. People who are more in the middle will offer responses that show more shades of gray and indicate that sometimes they like to socialize and sometimes they like to be alone.
In group settings, extroverts love the attention and energy of the group. They will be "charged up" by it and it will bring out that energy.
They will often be talking quickly and more loudly, and will take up a greater percentage of the "air time" in the group, which subtly or not-so-subtly affects the group agenda. If the focus group is 60 minutes, you can be assured that the extroverts will dominate most of the hour.
Why is this personality factor so important for in-person focus groups?
It matters because you're not hearing the voice of the introverts, who are likely half of your customer base since the personality dimension tends to be normally distributed.
In an in-person focus group, you are unlikely to obtain insights into the perspectives of your introverted participants to the same degree as you do with the extroverts. They often have equally interesting and compelling things to say, but it takes them longer to articulate those thoughts. In reality, your customers are a mix of introverts and extroverts, but if you are doing traditional focus groups, the group interactions and findings and conclusions are biased by the effect the extroverts have on the group. Extroverts prevent the introverts from having a say, and that affects the group discussion and your research conclusions.
This personality dimension can become more polarized depending on who we are with
Here's a simple rule-of-thumb: our personalities become more polarized and extreme based on who is in our environment. Introverts tend to be quiet by nature. When they are surrounded by extroverts, they typically become even more introverted.
And since extroverts love the energy of others and being in groups, they tend to become more energized by the focus group. This has the effect of making the extroverts appear even more extroverted and loud. This, in turn, makes the introverts even more passive and introverted.
In summary, introverted group members tend to be heard less during in person focus groups while extroverts tend to be heard more. This personality variable impacts what occurs during the focus group in an uncontrollable way, and that means what you're hearing is more biased toward what the introverted participants have to say.
And this personality dimension also ties in with the next item, the vividness effect.
5. The Vividness Effect
The vividness effect is a well-researched phenomenon in cognitive psychology research that explains how vivid events (those that are highly graphic or dramatic) affect an individual's perception and recall of a situation, event, or memory.
Because of the way our brains process cognitive and emotional information, we are more likely to be impacted by, and remember, highly emotionally charged information. Vivid pictures, movies, or things we've observed tend to stick out in our memory more than the mundane ones do. And since vivid events are more easily remembered, they may receive a disproportionate share of our memory, focus, and attention, and this tends to make our recall and experience biased.
Specifically, this means that the vividness effect often impacts our own recall of situations and events, and this effects they way we assess current or future situations.
The vividness effect impacts focus group observations and conclusions
How does this apply to consumer research and focus groups? The vividness effect impacts both the focus group participants and the observers.
When research is observed in person, the vividness effect causes observers to automatically be drawn toward sensational, vivid, and extreme examples. If a particular person in the focus group is animated and dominates the discussion (common with dominant, extroverted group members), what he says is more likely to dominate the conversation and be remembered.
After the focus group, when having a team debrief about what was observed, the observers are more likely to remember the more extreme and vivid comments.
Imagine a focus group exploring people's attitudes about an airline's customer service.
One of the participants, Helen, was an extroverted woman who was the dominant group member. Helen talked at length about the problem she experienced with sitting on the tarmac for four hours during the flight delays during the summer of 2007. She told the whole group in a very colorful, dramatic manner about how the flight attendants would not even serve her food as she sat for the four hours! The plane sat on the tarmac in the Florida heat, and began to smell like a high school locker room. She was drinking coffee before the flight and she had to go to the bathroom so badly that she nearly peed her pants. And the flight attendants, according to Helen, were "Nazi-like" and spoke over the intercom that no one would be allowed to get up out of their seats.
Do you have a good picture of Helen and how she feels about the airline? What is your conclusion—did the airline do a good job with customer service?
Actually, the answer is that we do not know since Helen is a made up example to illustrate the vividness effect at work and the impact it can have both on the group and those observing the group. This example is so vivid that it will likely obscure the ability to hear what and recall what the others are saying. If the other seven group members all had positive experiences with the airline, you are still likely to remember Helen's comments because they will stand out in your brain due to the vividness effect. And despite knowing this is a fictitious example, it will still stand out in your mind—that is how powerful the vividness effect is! Quite clearly, the vividness effect biases what occurs during the group and also what observers observe and recall after the group, and that impacts the validity of the research.
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I can't thank you enough for putting together this list! Having participated in a few focus groups myself, I saw all of these observations embodied in several focus groups that I had participated in in the past. The moderator for one of the focus groups I was in was so bad, not only did he not allow ANY divergence from the required questions, he would consistently challenge people as if his own personal opinions on the product were being scrutinized. I just remember it being one giant argument with no control what so ever. I don't know how the company got any useful information out of it. If I was the market research company, I would have fired the moderator after the first 5 minutes. This experience sort of put a sour taste in my mouth when it came to participating in focus groups. This was until I participated in a focus group conducted by a company named SQM (http://goo.gl/oqCYth). They're moderator was top notch. She allowed opinions to flow freely while maintaining a form of order that definitely contributed to the group. Now I know what to look out for next time I participate in a focus group. Hopefully a few market research companies will read your tips and improve their own efforts as a result!
Taking this one step further, I think a lot of the issues the author is outlining pertain to stakeholder interviewing and contextual inquiry as well. For example: I get MUCH better results from a one-on-one stakeholder interview than a dyad, triad or group meeting. The mask comes off more easily. Unless group dynamics are a data point that you're looking for, you have to be very careful about interviewing or observing groups in a business setting. The differences in power, authority or position among the members can really get in the way.
Many of the drawbacks described in this article can be overcome with skillful moderation & careful recruiting. There are many ways of dealing effectively with dominating respondents without shutting the group down. Seasoned moderators know how to work with group dynamics so everyone contributes fully - even introverts.
If you are going to explore attitudes towards a particular product, issue, or category then you need to find people with the right background who can talk intelligently about your topic area.
Finally, as with any other research method, it's important for the researcher to know the strengths and limitations of a particular method, as well as when you need to use a combination of approaches. Focus groups are great when you want to hear the conversation of a group of strangers (who share key characteristics) around a particular topic. They are also great for brainstorming, exploring the factors that weigh into decisionmaking.
They are also good to do at the beginning of a research project to figure out the right questions to ask or to learn the language people use. Also, there is something about face-to-face interaction that is more powerful, interesting, and fun to watch.
I support Andy Bruch's comment; every methodology has biases and limitations. The key is to understand the possible ways your data can be unreliable or not valid. You can then add controls to the testing (for example a good moderator will have excellent techniques for controlling air-time and getting the introverts to talk and the extroverts to listen) and you can also understand the limitations of your data.
Focus groups are great for understanding issues that you are unaware of and can, properly run, be a great way of overcoming the shortfalls of one-on-one interviews and the practical problems with contextual enquiry and user tests. The insights in this article are great, but the conclusions are a bit myopic maybe? It almost reads as 'focus groups are tragically flawed' whereas the title suggests there were going to be some good tips for moderators.
I'm especially surprised by the statement that the "personality variable impacts what occurs during the focus group in an uncontrollable way". For an unskilled moderator maybe, but there are loads of techniques to control this - stand behind the extrovert, even rest a hand on their shoulder. I've known people who will literally put both hands on the extrovert's shoulders and press down quite hard! Extroverts/introverts are *completely* controllable. The vividness effect is controlled quite easily by listening back to your recording and taking notes from that. I've discovered insights I missed at the time on viewing back the group recording.
In my experience, focus groups are a great way of discovering ideas and attitudes, a great way to test out ideas that arise from individuals by passing the idea/attitude around the group, and a great way of discovering differences between different segments.
They are also the best way of thinking you have some good data but not realising that your execution of the method was completely flawed; this article is fantastic for showing what you need to deal with. But it can all be dealt with by a proper study design.
Though a generally good analysis on some of the intakes with focus groups, I must say I disagree with number 4. It is not necessary that introverts are quiet and therefore won't provide input. Really the main difference between introverts and extroverts when it comes to socialization is that introverts tend to be reserved IF they feel that the conversation is menial or unimportant. Introvert isn't a synonym for quiet or shy by any means, and many introverts are very socially outgoing. In the setting of a focus group, you can't assume that the introverts won't talk and the extroverts will do all the communication, as it mit be sn intellectually stimulating conversation for the introverts, anodyne you may not even know the diffence between the two. I think it's important to notice that introverts add a valuable input to the focus group process, and it's important to include them.
Excellent article, I very much enjoyed reading Mr Eskenazi's description of the potential pitfalls associated with focus group research. ALL research methods - focus groups, usability studies, online/unmoderated studies - have strengths and shortcomings; the key is to understand how to account for them in your research. I work daily with clients who wrestle with identifying the right approach to understanding customer experience scenarios, and having read this I feel more than a little bit better equipped to help them understand this method and account for its potential pitfalls.
By moving all focus groups online - aren't you just trading one set of issues for another? Surely there are drawbacks to online focus groups as well.
Fabulous insight from Mr. Eskenazi. I couldn't agree more with his analysis. Definitely agree that online, bulletin board, and/or one-on-one studies produce more productive results. Furthermore, yes, let someone try out a new product and return to give his/her thoughts about if after using/experimenting with it. That's experience. Remember when you were in high school or college and you were asked if you've ever experienced sexual relations? Saying you've had sex and actually experiencing sex are not the same thing.
Finally, the vividness effect is a wonderful observation/point. However, personally, I have tough time with the "introvert vs. extrovert" topic. I have a friend that is definitely not social when it comes to his work. Stick him in front of a computer for 8 hours and he is happy as a clam, but don't ask him to sell you anything or do a presentation. Conversely, he is a social butterfly outside of work, hosting events and leading numerous get-togethers and outings. Therefore, I've always had an issue with Myers-Briggs and related tests. However, with that said, yes, the alter leader and/or extroverts can definitely overwhelm a focus group, thus potentially impacting data.


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If a couple of high-profile workarounds make it into the tree and don't cause an unmaintainable mess, I won't complain -- it's the developers' choice after all. I just don't think that Unigine demos are all that important compared to power saving, for example.


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A lot has changed for R.A. Dickey since he last faced the Rangers, his original team.
That was in 2009, when Dickey was pitching out of the Twins' bullpen. Texas' first-round pick in the 1996 First-Year Player Draft had played parts of five big league seasons for the club before leaving after the '06 season with a 5.72 career ERA.
He then bounced to Seattle, Minnesota and finally New York, where his knuckleball clicked and led him to win the 2012 National League Cy Young Award with the Mets. Traded to the Blue Jays this offseason, Dickey will try to get back to that form Saturday as he returns to Rangers Ballpark in the third game in a set of four.
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"For me, it's just the dampness, the moisture," Dickey said of the conditions. "The knuckleballs were leaving my hand good but just not doing anything at the plate. That was probably the biggest difficulty; I felt fine, it's just that the ball wasn't breaking."
The right-hander is 5-8 with a 5.11 ERA and has given up at least six earned runs in three of his past four outings.
"I haven't seen him much," said Rangers manager Ron Washington, who took the helm in Texas in 2007, the year after Dickey's departure. "When I have seen him, he was getting beat up. I certainly hope he's in that state, but I haven't seen much. It seems like every time I saw him on MLB [Network], they were knocking him all over the place, and the games he played well I didn't see on MLB [Network].
"I just hope he's in that state where we can knock him all over the place. He's a tough knuckleballer, man. Those guys are either on or they're not. Let's hope he's off. See it high, let it fly. See it low, let it go."
Shortstop Elvis Andrus, one of several Rangers with no regular-season experience against Dickey, said the knuckler would present a difficult task.
"That's like trying to hit a butterfly," he said. "It's tough, but we've faced a guy like that before in [former Red Sox pitcher] Tim Wakefield, and you can go from there."
The Rangers, losers of four straight, will counter with Josh Lindblom (0-1, 5.91), who is making his third start. The 26-year-old righty, who was 6-0 with a 2.04 ERA at Triple-A Round Rock, posted a quality start Monday against the Indians, striking out six in six innings.
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• Right-hander Josh Johnson, the team's original Saturday starter, had his outing pushed back another day as he recovers from a blister on his right middle finger. He is now scheduled to pitch against the Rockies on Monday night in Toronto.
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Jeff Baker missed Friday's game because of the sprained right thumb he sustained while exchanging a high-five with a teammate Thursday. Baker's thumb was bent back to his wrist during the exchange with an unidentified culprit.
The injury was preventing Baker from gripping a bat. As of Friday, he had not had an MRI exam and was not sure when he could return.
Baker has appeared at five different positions for the Rangers this season while hitting .317 with nine homers and a .695 slugging percentage. He is batting .386 against left-handed pitchers.
Worth noting
• The only current Rangers player to play with Dickey for Texas is Ian Kinsler. Dickey made one start with the club in 2006, Kinsler's rookie year.
• Dickey's only other start against the Rangers came in '08 with the Mariners. He got the win at Rangers Ballpark, giving up two runs on six hits in 7 2/3 innings.
• Three Blue Jays hitters -- Mark DeRosa, Josh Thole and Melky Cabrera -- have faced Lindblom, but none has more than two plate appearances.
Andrew Simon is a reporter for MLB.com. Follow him on Twitter @HitTheCutoff. This story was not subject to the approval of Major League Baseball or its clubs.


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Somewhat related to this topic, it might interest a lot of readers here that there is a serious vulnerability issue that is hitting Linux sites running apache, nginx and lighttpd:
If you're actually running a server connected to the outside world, I think at a minimum you ought to be running selinux as well. Not 100% sure that would protect the server, but probably would, at least from what I'm reading. This particular vulnerability is not yet fully understood.


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Saturday, April 20, 2013
The pimento cheese sandwich at the Augusta National has become as much of a tournament staple as the famed green jacket or the blooming azaleas, but patrons peeling open its familiar green wrapping this year have uncovered an unmistakable change.
Wright Thompson, a senior writer for ESPN The Magazine, broke this so-called "sandwich stumper" story after noting this year's recipe had a bit more spice, maybe more mayo and even a different consistency than in the past.
But this pimento cheese conundrum is no mystery to Aiken resident Nick Rangos. Unlike the current chefs at the Augusta National, he knows the secret because he actually whipped up the fillings for the famed sandwich for decades.
Rangos' recipe was used in the sandwiches for more than 40 years, but it was dropped by Augusta National a few years ago after the club decided to switch contracts for the legendary menu item.
He estimated that millions of sandwiches were made with his recipe, but he couldn't exactly put his finger on what made it such a favorite at the tournament.
"I don't really know. There's no secret to it," he said, adding coyly that he couldn't reveal the ingredients, especially to the Augusta National.
When he first began making the sandwiches, demand was actually relatively low. But over the years, he said, it skyrocketed.
"We used to practically give the sandwiches away back when I started, but after awhile, I couldn't make enough of it," he said of the pimento cheese.
Rangos' granddaughter Nicole Cook said the sandwiches were made by her granddad and his crew at Owens Corning in Aiken and then transferred to the family's church in Augusta before being transported to the Masters.
"Unfortunately, I haven't had one in years," she said. "But they're worldwide known, and lots of people who know me or know him comment on how delicious they are."
Despite the popularity, the club eventually dumped him and gave the contract to fried chicken chain Wife Saver, the company in charge of making the club's chicken sandwiches for nearly 25 years.
Wife Saver owner Ted Godfrey said after the Augusta National decided to swap contracts, he set his sights on replicating the original pimento cheese sandwich.
His mission was made easier after he found out that a woman who worked in the tournament's kitchen had frozen a batch. However, after some trial and error and then ultimately finding the right kind of cheese, it still wasn't completely right.
Finally, he had an epiphany in the middle of the night and realized exactly how to reproduce the original sandwich.
About three or four years later, however, Augusta National switched again, deciding to go in-house with concessions, Godfrey said.
"It just kind of all worked out that they left the local people and went to a national chain," he said.
He understood the club's reasoning behind it, especially with the need for oversight, but said nothing can match the handmade flavor.
"Anytime you do something by hand and you do it fresh every day, it's going to be better than if you mass produce it," he said.Of course, he added, they're missing one other key aspect that Masters patrons fell in love with years ago: The original recipe.
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