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Harvey House B&B
On Chicago Tribune's Year's Best Hotel List, and included in Chicago Magazines Best Neighborhood Hotels. A Select Registry Inn. Trip Advisor #1 Rated Place to Stay in Oak Park! Chicago's most luxurious romantic Inn featuring fireplaces and oversized luxury baths with Jacuzzi tubs, gourmet breakfast till noon, and late checkouts. Combines the best of luxury hotels and boutique Inns. Perfect location with superb access to downtown and airports. Walk to dozens of shops and restaurants. WIFI, garage parking, great for romantic getaways, mini breaks, and also ideal for the discriminating business traveler that prefers great furnishings, great mattresses and great food. This upscale 6,000 sq. foot brick and limestone Victorian B&B in historical Oak Park is acclaimed by the press as an architectural and design triumph and consistently exceeds expectations.
CITY:Oak Park
Hawthorn Suites by Wyndham
Studio & one-bedroom suite rooms include queen beds, full kitchens displaying a full refrigerator, microwave, cook-top stove, and dishwasher. Also includes free guest laundry, wireless high-speed Internet, and complimentary local hotel guest shuttle during the week.
Heart-O-Chicago Motel
Impeccably kept, older property with 45 units on 2 stories, exterior corridors, free continental breakfast, free parking.
Heron Point
DuPage County, Chicago's Western Suburbs - Meeting facility located conveniently next door to the Quality Inn & Suites in Lombard.
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 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.
Hilton Chicago Oak Brook Hills Resort and Conference Center
Overlooking expansive grounds including a beautiful 18-hole championship golf course with waterways, this IACC-certified resort features 386 guest rooms, over 42,000 sq ft of meeting space, multiple restaurants and group activities.
CITY:Oak Brook
Hilton Chicago O'Hare Airport
Only hotel located on the grounds of O'Hare International Airport
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/Oak Brook
DuPage County, Chicago's Western Suburbs - 211 suites surround a 10-story atrium and feature separate living room, bedroom and wireless high speed Internet access. Great food at the Atrium Restaurant & Lounge. Adjacent to Drury Lane Theatre & Conference Center and within ½ mile of Oakbrook Center.
CITY:Oakbrook Terrace
Hilton Chicago/Oak Lawn & Conference Center
Elegant ballrooms, luxurious overnight accommodations, flexible meeting/banquet space, complimentary Midway Airport shuttle, unsurpassed menus, cuisine and a professional staff guarantee the perfect business or social event.
CITY:Oak Lawn
Hilton Garden Inn
Located in the heart of downtown Evanston within walking distance of dining, shopping, entertainment, and Lake Michigan, the Hilton Garden Inn offers 178 guest rooms with complementary high-speed wireless Internet, microwave, refrigerator, two dual line phones, heated indoor pool/whirlpool/fitness center and 24-hour complementary business center. The Great American Grill restaurant serves breakfast and dinner. The Pavilion pantry has items perfect for in-room preparation. The hotel is adjacent to Northwestern University and just two blocks from public transportation to downtown Chicago.
Hilton Garden Inn – Chicago O'Hare Airport
251 rooms – Featuring the Great American Grill & Lounge along with 6,900 square feet of divisible banquet and meeting space. Located adjacent to Des Plaines Casino.
CITY:Des Plaines
Hilton Garden Inn - Tinley Park
All guestrooms are appointed with microwave, refrigerator, coffeemaker, iron/ironing board and hair dryers. Comfortable desk with ergonomic chair, 27'' Flat tube television, two telephones with voice mail. Enjoy complimentary high-speed internet access in all guestrooms.
CITY:Tinley Park
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!
Hilton Garden Inn Chicago - Schaumburg
Close to downtown Chicago, the Hilton Garden Inn Schaumburg Illinois hotel offers comfortable and modern amenities for business or pleasure. Our Schaumburg Illinois hotel's 166 spacious guest rooms offer many amenities including spacious work desk with two phones (each with 2 lines) with voicemail, an ergonomic chair, complimentary high-speed internet access, flat screen television, and a hospitality center with microwave, refrigerator and coffeemaker. Iron, ironing board and hairdryer are standard in all rooms. The Hilton Garden Inn Schaumburg Illinois hotel also offers complimentary and 24 hour accessible business center, indoor pool and exercise room. The Hilton Garden Inn Schaumburg hotel is ideally located within close proximity to both businesses and leisure activities for our guests. Some attractions include the Arlington International Racecourse, Woodfield Mall and Ikea. Many corporations are located within easy reach of the Hilton Garden Inn Schaumburg Illinois hotel including IBM, Motorola, Pepsi, AT&T and the Sears Headquarters.
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 Garden Inn Chicago/Oak Brook
DuPage County, Chicago's Western Suburbs - 128 newly renovated & spacious guest rooms with coffeemaker, refrigerator, microwave & complimentary high speed Internet. Adjacent to Drury Lane Theatre & Conference Center; within one half mile of Oakbrook Center; Great American Grill Restaurant & Pavilion Pantry.
CITY:Oakbrook Terrace
Hilton Garden Inn Chicago/Oak Brook
128 newly renovated & spacious guest rooms with coffeemaker, refrigerator, microwave & complimentary high speed Internet. Adjacent to Drury Lane Theatre & Conference Ctr; within one half mile of Oakbrook Center; Great American Grill Restaurant & Pavilion Pantry.
CITY:Oakbrook Terrace
Hilton Garden Inn Naperville/Warrenville
DuPage County, Chicago's Western Suburbs - Close proximity to local businesses and attractions makes the Hilton Garden Inn an ideal spot for both business and leisure travelers. Rooms have a spacious desk, ergonomic chair, free high-speed internet, flat screen HD TV, microwave and refrigerator.
Hilton Lisle/Naperville
DuPage County, Chicago's Western Suburbs - 309 beautiful rooms, 23 versatile meeting rooms, two elegant ballrooms, business center, executive level, award-winning restaurant, bar, indoor pool, whirlpool and fitness center.
Hilton Orrington/Evanston
This sophisticated North Shore hotel is a Four Diamond Award winner and a recipient of the 2012 Trip Advisor Certificate of Excellence Award. Located in the heart of downtown Evanston, The Hilton Orrington's focus is on superior guest service, and its 269 guest rooms join contemporary style and historic elegance. Enjoy updated modern amenities, including complimentary wireless high speed internet in all the public spaced as well as a variety of dining and lounge options, including Globe Café and the Indigo Lounge.
Hilton Suites Chicago/Magnificent Mile
345 suites. Indoor pool. On-site health club. One restaurant. Room service. Full service luxury hotel located within minutes to all major attractions.
Holiday Inn – Mount Prospect
139 rooms. Newly renovated property offering guests the utmost in comfort and convenience, including free shuttle service to O'Hare International Airport. Flexible meeting space, free Wi-Fi Internet access and a Business Center are also available
CITY:Mount Prospect
Holiday Inn - O'Hare International
503 guest rooms, 5 ballroom sections, and 14 meeting rooms.
Holiday Inn & Suites Bolingbrook
With it's ideal location, you'll find yourself just minutes away from great places to eat, shop and play. We're the perfect choice for your next getaway and the area's only full-service hotel. Find comfort with our traditional decor and hospitality. Experience our warmth and welcome while enjoying our inviting lobby, large indoor pool, whirlpool, sauna, fitness center, sun deck, gift shop, event facilities and the Remington Street Bar & Grill. Thoughtful touches include our one bedroom, whirlpool and Presidential suites.
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 Chicago Elk Grove Village
Conveniently located in the center of Elk Grove Village Business Complex and only 15 minutes from O'Hare International Airport (ORD). Hotel offers comfort, convenience and professionalism that your travelers deserve. Well-appointed, upgraded rooms, bright bathrooms with amenities from Bath & Body Works. Perfect environment to relax after a hard day at work. Complimentary wireless internet, local calls and business center. In the morning we suggest our cooked-to-order breakfast, fitness center and/or indoor pool, and sauna at no additional cost.
CITY:Elk Grove Village
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.
Holiday Inn Chicago Matteson Conference Center
The Holiday Inn Chicago Matteson Conference Center is a full service, award-winning Holiday Inn. This property features a holidome, 202 deluxe rooms, 15,000 square feet of meeting space, a restaurant, nightclub and atrium bar.
Holiday Inn Chicago Midway
146 rooms. One restaurant. Valet/laundry. Business center. Exercise facilities. Pool. Room service. Amenities include Coaches Sports Bar & Grill - the newest most exciting dining establishment near Chicago Midway Airport. Located next to Midway International Airport, the hotel is ideal for meetings and access to all Chicago attractions.
Holiday Inn Chicago Oak Brook
DuPage County, Chicago's Western Suburbs - 227 beautiful spacious guestrooms, executive suites, newly remodeled banquet & meeting space, fitness room, indoor pool, business center and Wi-fi, shuttle service, Bar Louie, room service available.
CITY:Oakbrook Terrace
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.
Holiday Inn Chicago-Oak Brook
217 rooms. 3 suites. One restaurant. Lounge. Valet/Laundry. Business center. Exercise facilities. Indoor pool. Room service. Located near Drury Lane theatre, Yorktown Mall, Oak Brook Mall.
CITY:Oakbrook Terrace
Holiday Inn Convention Center
This AAA Diamond hotel is only minutes to nearby shopping Chicagoland Speedway and Route 66 Raceway. Tweeter center, 40 minutes from Midway and 45 minutes O'hare International.
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Chicago O'Hare Airport
Grand Opening in March 2009, the newly built Holiday Inn Express & Suites will feature 135 rooms, including 25 suites perfect for business or leisure travel. Hotel has indoor swimming pool and Jacuzzi tub.
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Chicago West
Centrally located off I-290 this newly built Holiday Inn Express & Suites features 135 beautifully designed guest rooms. The hotel offers complimentary full hot breakfast, High-speed, wired and wireless Internet access, 24-hour business center. Guests enjoy our outstanding in room amenities like microwave, mini refrigerators, flat panel HDTV and you can relax in our indoor pool and Jacuzzi or workout in our fitness center. Within walking distance from many restaurants & shops. We offer all our guest complimentary shuttle transportation to O'Hare Airport, CTA Blue Line, and all Oak Park businesses & attractions. Special discounts for groups, corporate, seniors and motor coach tour packages. 1,5000 square feet of flexible meeting space including full service catering and audio visual services.
Holiday Inn Express Chicago - Schaumburg
Conveniently located near Woodfield Mall, Medieval Times, Improv Comedy, Legoland, major highways, and restaurants. Complimentary hot breakfast, local calls, high speed Internet access in each guest rooms plus 2-line phones, Complimentary area shuttle within 10-mile radius of the hotel Monday - Friday, Wireless Internet in the lobby and lounge, access to outdoor pool and fitness center, hair dryer, ironing board and coffee maker, valet dry cleaning available, convenience store, 24-hour business center, spacious, well-lit parking, priority club points, meeting space for up to 35 people.
Holiday Inn Express Chicago Mag Mile- Hotel Cass
175 rooms. Three suites. Complimentary breakfast. Newly renovated guest rooms featuring the Simplysmart Bedding Collection and Guest Bathroom Experience.
Holiday Inn Express Chicago-Downers Grove Oak Brook
With 121 sleeping rooms and meeting space available, this hotel is conveniently located at Butterfield & Finley Roads. Enjoy access to local health club, continental breakfast, local shuttle, and more.
CITY:Downers Grove
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites - Chicago South-Lansing
Situated in suburban Chicago, the South Lansing hotel provides an ideal location for travelers of all kinds. Families can enjoy the region's most concentrated area of forest and recreational activities. Easy access to numerous Chicago attractions such as Soldier Field and the Magnificent Mile, by car or by Chicago's public transport system.
Holiday Inn Express Joliet
Enjoy free HBO, CNN, ESPN, hot continental breakfast, free WiFi, fax and copy services and guest laundry. Located just off the I-55 and Rt. 30.
Holiday Inn Express-Chicago West/Roselle
With its charming decor and comfortable amenities, the Country Inn and Suites Roselle features an impressive selection of cozy rooms and spacious suites. Conveniently located off the Elgin-O'Hare Expressway, this is a totally non-smoking hotel that offers all the comforts of home. Evening Manager's Receptions, Monday thru Thursday. Choice location for business travelers visiting companies in Roselle, Hanover Park, Carol Stream, Bloomingdale or Schaumburg. Attractions include Grand Victoria Casino, Woodfield Mall and the Schaumburg Convention Center in Schaumburg, the Schaumburg Boomers minor league baseball and downtown Chicago.
Holiday Inn Express-Crestwood
The Holiday Inn Express, Crestwood, is conveniently located just south of Interstate 294 and surrounded by a variety of restaurants & shopping. We are located only a few miles from Midway Airport & close to downtown Chicago.
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
Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites Downtown
Full service Holiday Inn with restaurant and lounge, outdoor pool (seasonal), exercise facilities, and business center.
Holiday Inn Hotel & Tinley Park Convention Center
Full service prototype hotel with 202 deluxe guest rooms, suites and a 40,000 square ft. convention center. Indoor pool, recreation facility, 24-hour business center. In house Bananas Grill & Bar.
CITY:Tinley Park
Holiday Inn Itasca
Holiday Inn Itasca is now featuring renovated rooms! With an updated look, our rooms have a bold wall color, comfortable bedding, and soft lighting that will delight you! We also offer an inexpensive and entertaining birthday party package for your little ones! Our Birthday Splash Bash Package includes use of our indoor pool and game room, pizzas, soda, and chips for ten guests.
Holiday Inn North Shore
Located in Skokie, the Holiday Inn Chicago North Shore is just 12 miles from downtown Chicago. The 245 guest rooms include a microwave, coffeemaker and refrigerator and free morning paper. A fitness center, indoor pool and whirlpool are on-site, alone with Bar Louie, an outpost of the regional restaurant group.
Holiday Inn Select Chicago/Naperville-Lisle
426 beautifully renovated guest rooms, including 65 king suites. Concierge level with upgraded amenities. Free High speed Internet access in all guest rooms. 26,000+ square feet of flexible meeting space which includes a 6,400 square-foot ballroom.
Holland Inn & Suites
Holland Inn & Suites is easily accessible from I-94, I-80 and I-294 and only 20 minutes from downtown Chicago. Free truck and motor coach parking. Cable TV with radio. Affordable rates.
CITY:South Holland
Hollywood Casino Hotel Joliet
Convenient and comfortable and loaded with amenities, the Hollywood Hotel is a great place to stay and play. Enjoy the latest technology like high-speed internet access and 32-inch high-def plasmas TVs. Relax and enjoy our indoor pool and whirlpool. You'll always get complimentary breakfast and shuttle service to the casino.
Hollywood Casino RV Resort
The only casino in northern Illinois to offer an on-site RV Resort. Open seasonally, our RV park has all the conveniences of home, including water and electric hookups, as well as beautiful landscaping, laundry facilities, showers and restrooms.
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.
Homewood Suites by Hilton Chicago/ Schaumburg
Schaumburg's premier all-suite hotel offers a Suite Alternative for the traveler who expects all the comforts of home at a great price-value. Ideal for corporate travel, relocation, and a leisure getaway with your family or friends. Features our complimentary Suite Start Breakfast daily, and our Welcome Home Reception Monday through Thursday each week from 5:00 to 7:00 PM.
Homewood Suites by Hilton Hotel/Elements Conference Center
The Homewood Suites by Hilton is nestled in the heart of the Village of Orland Park. It is perfectly situated within a premiere upscale lifestyle center featuring restaurants, shopping, state of the art Marcus Cinema and the 118,000 sq. ft. Life Time Fitness. It is conveniently located on South LaGrange Road, only 1.5 miles from I-80 and with easy access to local businesses.
CITY:Orland Park
Homewood Suites by Hilton Schaumburg
Schaumburg's premier all-suite hotel offers a Suite Alternative for the traveler who expects all the comforts of home at a great price-value. Ideal for corporate travel, relocation and a leisure getaway with your family or friends.
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.
Hotel Arista
DuPage County, Chicago's Western Suburbs - The stunning eco-chic Hotel Arista brings a perfect balance of urban modernism & luxurious appointments to Chicago's west suburbs. Featuring 144 residential-style guest rooms & suites, signature restaurant SugarToad and 10,000 square feet of elegant meeting space.
Hotel Arista at CityGate Centre
144 total rooms. 20 suites. Lounge. Valet/laundry. Business center. Exercise facilities. Room service. Comfort meets convenience with touch control lighting, wireless internet and a mini bar custom stocked to your personal preferences. Marble bathrooms feature separate frosted glass showers and variety mirror with built in TV screens. With the best of Naperville right outside our doors, you can enjoy everything from eclectic dining to entertainment and first-class shopping.
Hotel Burnham
Originally designed by legendary Chicago architect Daniel Burnham as an office building, this hotel is a beautifully restored architectural landmark. Hotel Burnham is just steps away from State Street shopping, Loop theaters, Millennium Park and The Art Institute of Chicago. The hotel's acclaimed Atwood Café puts a modern twist on comfort food.122-room luxury historic hotel with 19th century detailing in deep mahogany, frosted Tiffany glass, Terrazzo mosaic tiling, and a wrought iron and marble staircase. Guestrooms are appointed in warm tones of burgundy, gold and cobalt blue with canopy beds.
Hotel Felix Chicago
225 rooms. One restaurant. Lounge. Valet/laundry. Business center. Exercise facilities. Room service. Spa services, bathrobes, Ihomes. Located four blocks west of North Michigan Ave., walking distance to Water Tower, John Hancock building.
Hotel Indigo Chicago Gold Coast
This fanciful boutique hotel is located in the upscale Gold Coast neighborhood. Walk to shops on Oak Street and North Michigan Avenue, or head to Oak Street Beach. Have a glass of wine and casual fare at the hotel's Phi Lounge or check out the many Rush Street restaurants nearby.
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.
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.
Hotel Orrington
The Hotel Orrington is one of the most sophisticated North Shore hotels for business or pleasure. A Four Diamond Award hotel following a $34 million renovation, the Hotel Orrington joins contemporary style and historic elegance with superior guest service. Nestled in the heart of downtown Evanston just 30 minutes from O'Hare and downtown Chicago. The hotel is adjacent to the Northwestern University campus and conveniently located near more than 200 shops, boutiques, galleries, and bookstores. The hotel features 257 newly renovated and enhanced rooms and suites. Dine in-house at Blu Coral, a stylish Japanese/sushi restaurant or at The Globe Café & Bar. Relax and enjoy cocktails at the Indigo Lounge.
Hotel Palomar Chicago
Opened in 2010, this River North hotel offers spacious guest rooms and suites that are pet-friendly (no fees or size restrictions). Check out the indoor pool, seasonal rooftop sundeck and the hotel's Sable Kitchen & Bar, serving New American cuisine.
Hotel Sax Chicago
Located on the Chicago River, this elegantly bohemian hotel is part of the Marina City complex that includes the House of Blues, Smith & Wollensky steakhouse and the acclaimed Bin 36 restaurant/wine bar. The hotel's Crimson Lounge features a cool cocktail menu and DJ-driven music nightly.
House 5863
Looking for a great place to stay in Chicago? Consider House 5863 Chicago Bed & Breakfast. House 5863 is not your typical B&B inn. They are different. There you will find no Victorian decor or rockers on a scenic porch. Rather, they are an urban, hip place to stay in the heart of Chicago's north side. Their style is contemporary comfort. Their rooms are clean, cool and most of all restive. Their approach is more hands off than hands on. They focus on providing for all of your needs behind the scenes without disrupting your stay. Common areas are designed for casual living. The fully-equipped kitchen offers continental style breakfast with all the basics to allow you to serve yourself on your own schedule and at your own pace. Their garden and deck areas offer a quiet respite for relaxed joy.
House of Blues Hotel
Opened 1998. 367-room eclectic hotel with design influences from Morocco, Thailand, and the Old South.
House of Two Urns Bed & Breakfast
Enjoy Chicago in one of its hippest neighbourhoods, Wicker Park, where the Two Urns offers all the amenities of the 21st Century in a Victorian setting.
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.
Howard Johnson - Lansing
Newly renovated in 2003 with 135 guestrooms featuring free HBO, free local calls, complimentary continental breakfast plus exceptional guest service and hospitality.
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.
Howard Johnson Inn & Suites - Elk Grove Village
Have fun on your Chicago getaway at Howard Johnson Inn and Suites Elk Grove Village O'Hare hotel. Just 30 minutes from downtown Chicago and five miles from Rivers Casino in Rosemont, you are going to love how close our Elk Grove Village hotel near Arlington Park Race Track is to the most prized attractions the Windy City has to offer. Chicago O'Hare Airport is less than 10 miles away.
CITY:Elk Grove Village
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.
Hyatt Chicago Magnificent Mile
At the Hyatt Chicago Magnificent Mile Hotel you're in the heart of Chicago, steps from Michigan Avenue, the Gold Coast neighborhood, and Lake Michigan. 417 total rooms. 48 suites. Indoor pool. On-site health club. 1 restaurant. Room service. Direct internet access, full exercise facility. Hotel located near Magnificent Mile, Water Tower Place and Navy Pier.
Hyatt House - Schaumburg
All-suite, luxury property with fully-equipped kitchens. Complimentary breakfast, evening reception, high-speed internet, indoor pool, fitness center, and sports court. Studio suites, one and two bedroom suites as well as spa suites.
Hyatt House Chicago Naperville Warrenville
Enjoy a contemporary and social environment that will make you feel welcome and at home. Every suite offers a full size stainless steel kitchen, sofa sleeper, 32" HDTV with DVD, complimentary breakfast and shuttle service within a 5 mile radius.
Hyatt Lisle
DuPage County, Chicago's Western Suburbs - 316 suite-sized guestrooms, perfect for leisure or business travel. Health club, indoor pool, whirlpool, sauna, 13,000 sq. ft. of meeting/expo space, restaurant, and lounge.
Hyatt Lodge at McDonald's Campus
DuPage County, Chicago's Western Suburbs - Newly renovated 217 luxurious guest rooms, modern conference facilities, superb dining, recreational facilities, plus 47,000 sq. ft. of state of the art meeting space with seven tiered floor auditoriums.
CITY:Oak Brook
Hyatt Place - Schaumburg
The Hyatt Place Schaumburg is a hotel that puts style, innovation and The Hyatt Touch® within reach. Located in the heart of Schaumburg, across the street from popular attractions such as Woodfield Mall & IKEA, 15 minutes from O'Hare Airport and only 40 minutes from downtown Chicago. Our guests will enjoy a spacious guestroom with a 42 inch flat-panel HDTV, our signature Hyatt Grand Bed™, a plush Cozy Corner oversized sofa-sleeper that is separated from the sleeping area and complimentary Internet access. We also recommend our guests take advantage of our heated indoor swimming pool, state of the art fitness center, and complimentary shuttle service within a 5 mile radius. Guests enjoy a free continental breakfast along with Seattle's Best® coffee and can purchase hot breakfast entrees. We also offers a variety of freshly prepared items which guests can order 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Host a business meeting or elegant social even in our 3000 square feet of flexible meeting space.
Hyatt Place Chicago Downtown/River North
Located just north of the Loop in the city's most spectacular neighborhood for shopping and dining; blocks away from the Magnificent Mile!
Hyatt Place Chicago/Itasca
Contemporary decor with stylish furnishings including divided living and sleeping areas, two double plush Hyatt Grand Beds™, state-of-the-art media and work center with a 42" flat-panel high-definition television that easily integrates with laptops and other electronic devices, an over-sized Cozy Corner sofa-sleeper, wet/dry bar and bathroom vanity with granite counter tops. Enjoy complimentary hotel-wide WiFi and continental breakfast buffet.
Hyatt Place Chicago/Naperville/Warrenville
Designed for the busy lifestyle of today's multi-tasking, business traveler, Hyatt Place provides casual hospitality in a well-designed, high-tech and contemporary environment. Signature features include a coffee and wine bar and 24-hour guest kitchen.
Hyatt Place Hotel Chicago - Lombard/Oak Brook
DuPage County, Chicago's Western Suburbs - Intimate coffee/wine cafe, freshly prepared menu items available 24hrs, high definition plasma flat screen TVs with plug & play technology, Hyatt Grand beds, heated indoor pool & fitness room. Close to many restaurants, shopping, and major hwys.
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.
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.
Hyatt Regency Schaumburg Chicago
Located steps from Woodfield Shopping Center, the Hyatt Regency Woodfield-Schaumburg's new hotel design incorporates earth tones to enhance creativity, productivity and energy. 470 guest rooms and suites offer hi-tech features including 37" flat panel television, iHome docking station, wireless internet access and in-room safes, while over 30,000 square feet of meeting and event space is a deal for groups of 10 to 1000. Enhance your mind, body and soul in our Stay Fit fitness center with lap pool, cardiovascular equipment and free weights, or simply relax in the seasonal outdoor pool and hot tub. Fresh 1800 restaurant entrees are prepared with only the freshest ingredients. Many herbs and vegetables are harvested seasonally from the Chef's own garden. Ranked in the top twenty for guest satisfaction for Hyatt Hotels, the Hyatt Regency Woodfield-Schaumburg's unparalleled service, upscale amenities and dining venues will create a memorable hospitality experience.
Hyatt Rosemont
This 206-room hotel offers the newly renovated Networks Restaurant & Lounge (which features a patio) and complimentary airport shuttle. Hyatt is close to the new Rivers Casino, Allstate Arena and Rosemont Theatre.
Inn at Lincoln Park
This European-style boutique hotel features 71 guest rooms and three suites. Located on the border of Lincoln Park and Lakeview, the Inn is within walking distance of hip shops, bars and restaurants, and close to Boystown.
Inn at Water's Edge
DuPage County, Chicago's Western Suburbs - Guests will discover the comforts of a world-class boutique hotel in this six-room operation on the College of DuPage campus. The Inn's eco-friendly design includes French doors overlooking a lavishly manicured landscape and floor-to-ceiling windows.
CITY:Glen Ellyn
Inn of Chicago Magnificent Mile
This reasonably priced hotel is just half a block from North Michigan Avenue shops and restaurants. During warm-weather months, hang out on the 22nd-floor Skyline Terrace as you sip a cocktail and soak in the amazing view.
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.
InterContinental Chicago O'Hare
This luxury 556-room hotel features an impressive collection of international art, The Montrose Room live music club, and dining at Bistro Museo, The Capital Grille and McCormick & Schmick's. The hotel is within walking distance of the Rosemont Theatre, and close to Rivers Casino and Allstate Arena.


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265 apartments for rent in Longview, TX
More than just pine-filled woods, rolling hills and cowboys on horses, Longview is a city filled with retail, commercial developments and a vast array of Longview apartments for rent.
Nestled in the countryside between Dallas and Shreveport, Louisiana, Longview has a rich history evident in the historical Main Street district with its clock tower and antique shops. It's also home to two major regional medical centers, over 40 manufacturing companies and several smaller manufacturing support businesses. Apartments for rent in Longview tend to be affordable and close to major employers.
When it's time for fun, Longview has plenty of options. There's the Great Texas Balloon Race every July with live music, arts and crafts and great regional food. Or, just spend a day enjoying the local scenery or the many stores and shops that make this city a popular regional shopping center for most of East Texas. Fortunately, all the shopping and entertainment is also just a short drive from many Longview apartments for rent.

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Not sure if this is the historical precedent, but I do know that during post-war cloth shortages, tailored garments were often "turned-out." A "turn-out" was when a tailor, to save on cloth, would literally take apart the sleeves, collar, pockets, front, everything he could. Then he would lay the cloth flat and turn it over, re-making the suit on the "wrong side" of the cloth.
No chance a tailor would do that today, but I have to assume measures like that had to impact the manufacturing of fabrics. And it's likely, while the circumstances have changed, the producer's methods have not. Good way to get two suits in one, so to speak.
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Not sure if this is the historical precedent, but I do know that during post-war cloth shortages, tailored garments were often "turned-out." A "turn-out" was when a tailor, to save on cloth, would literally take apart the sleeves, collar, pockets, front, everything he could. Then he would lay the cloth flat and turn it over, re-making the suit on the "wrong side" of the cloth.
No chance a tailor would do that today, but I have to assume measures like that had to impact the manufacturing of fabrics. And it's likely, while the circumstances have changed, the producer's methods have not. Good way to get two suits in one, so to speak.
Interesting. So, at this point it's basically just a neat thing (nothing wrong with that, of course)?
Not sure if this is the historical precedent, but I do know that during post-war cloth shortages, tailored garments were often "turned-out." A "turn-out" was when a tailor, to save on cloth, would literally take apart the sleeves, collar, pockets, front, everything he could. Then he would lay the cloth flat and turn it over, re-making the suit on the "wrong side" of the cloth.
No chance a tailor would do that today, but I have to assume measures like that had to impact the manufacturing of fabrics. And it's likely, while the circumstances have changed, the producer's methods have not. Good way to get two suits in one, so to speak.
I don't know if this is the origin of this either, but my grandfather would have his old police uniform turned when he was getting a new one. You would always know as the breast pocket would then be on the opposite side. It might be looked down on as well by others, an old neighbour of mine remembers the practice and talked of someone he knew being a bit cheap because they always had their suits turned.
Its probably more to do with the cost of manufactured goods relative to labour and wages. Nowadays cloth takes up at the most 20% of the price of a suit, its possible that this would have been the reverse in the past. For those of you who've read The Ginger Man by JP Dunleavy there's a passage at the end where the main character is revelling in the luxury of a new Donegal tweed suit and says it cost 5 guineas a yard. The 3 yards for a suit would have cost three weeks pay, which gives some context for the price of cloth relative to the making up.
So much amazing knowledge and varied experiences of fabrics that it boggles my mind. Especially Fresco and its Open Weave/ Smoother / Rougher - Summer Family of Fabrics.
I wish we had a more structured Wiki / Guide created out of it. I'll try to see what I can put together with all these knowledge quotes. Any suggestions where I could build it? On the forum or offsite?
PS: I did not know how to put in a Spoiler before. I just inserted it.
SPOILER DETAILS: Collection of quotes on Summer Suit Fabrics.
Gents, some advice requested on future commissions. I currently have the following made up:
Fresco 516 SB 3 patch suit
Fresco 520 DB 2 patch suit
Fresco 511 SB suit
Fresco 512 SB suit
Brown Wool-Linen gunclub SB 3 patch sportcoat
Navy wool-cash hopsack 3 patch blazer
Navy herringbone SB worsted (approx 11-13oz) suit
Charcoal flannel SB suit
AFB Minnis Flannel DB suit
P&H Thornproof Navy Donegal SB 3 patch suit
Brown Gunclub wool-cash SB 3 patch sportcoat
I'd like to get a gray flannel DB suit next but after that - what else? I feel like I've pretty much covered off the basics. I'd like to get a tan herringbone suit for the summer in a wool/linen blend but I'm looking for suggestions/recommendations for other commissions.
Thanks for all the advices. These serve as a good starting point for my search. To elaborate more, I am planning a project for a DB casual SC. Was initially eyeing on Fresco but it's solid feel still not casual enough for my like. I also looked ar some Harrisson Mirage, which is casual but looks too shiny.
One would usually know about an interview a bit in advance and be able to plan one's outfit accordingly, right? Just have a grey worsted that you wear for interviews. Of course if this is a practical "I want a flannel suit but really should have a navy suit that I can wear in winter at some point" voice rearing its ugly head sort of thing, maybe try something in a 13-16 ounce navy wosted depending on your heat tolerance.
I want to get a navy flannel suit, but something tells me I should get something a bit more vanilla right now as the only truly navy suit I have is a fresco 8/9oz for the summer, and a more rakish peaked lapeled thing. I love flannel so much, but I constantly worry about having to be in a formal setting like an interview and not being totally appropriate. I might be over thinking.
Interesting. I don't know where Kai is, but there's no way I could wear silk as a summer fabric, even in the evenings, here in Atlanta. Unless the occasion was entirely indoors and air conditioned, I'd sweat through it quite quickly, I would think. Of course, I'm the guy that can wear fresco as a year round fabric, so take that with a grain of salt.
The colour of it made me think it would work well for autumn, as well as the warmth factor.
In Hong Kong, I believe one should have suitings for the really hot days in the summer and the windy breezy weather in the winter.
I prefer kid mohair mix and fresco 9-10oz for summer, and stuff like English town classics and heavy flannel for winter.
Above by ET sums up very nicely. You may also get a mid weight overcoat.
Summer: Under 9oz. (Fresco, Lesser Super Tropical, Rangoon, Linen)
Early Summer / Winter, Spring / Fall: 11oz.- 13oz. (Lesser, Blue Riband, Botany, Dugdale Royal Classic)
Winter: Mainly flannels and saxonys (13oz. and above - Fox, Marling & Evans, Minnis). A lot of tweed sportcoats.
I believe thats a bad idea. It is better to have a fresco weave from JJ Minnis or Smith Woolens for the Spring/Summer, and a good flannel or heavy wool worsted for Autumn/Winter.
It is good to have stuff specific for the season, rather than looking for 3 season fabrics. They are usually not cool enough for HK's summer, and too thin and breathable for HK's winter.
However, I must say that heavy fabrics have limited usage in Hong Kong, but it does not mean you don't need it.
Second question: what kind of lining options do you guys go with in relation to Minnis Fresco?
I am tossing up whether to get something in the 250/280gms range, or the 280/310gms range.
I have read that, obviously, the lighter one wears cooler, but has some drape problems. That, though, was contradicted by Manton & ors a few pages ago.
I have also heard that they can be somewhat see-through - if I go for a half-lining, would a lighter colour be better?
In terms of pants - lined or unlined?
Interestingly, it seems that the 280/310gms range actually has a looser weave than the tighter, finer 250/280gm range, and is actually more see-through than the lighter weight cloth:
(280/310gm is on the right)
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Thanks. I'll just go ahead and order the 516 then as another summer sport coat.
I originally wanted the 518 for a dark brown summer jacket, but my tailor says he thinks it's too dark. The swatch is still coming to me, but in the meantime, maybe we can try to organize another re-run of the Slewfoot fresco? There was some interest last time, but not enough.
If we did a re-run, I'd like to get something slightly less red, but am also open to ideas.
I'd be happy to organize it, but won't be able to for at least another month. Just really busy right now. From memory, I think we were something like 15 or 20m short, but I have to check my notes again. It's been a while.
Perhaps I can hit up this board again in a month, when I can really put in the work to organize something. We'll make one hard effort for a push, and hopefully reach enough orders.
D, I have a blazersuit in the 0518 and I wear the jacket separately all the time. Did on Tues. One of my favorite jackets. I also have 0520. Don't have 0516, but I have a similar dark navy Smiths finmeresco, and I get a lot of use from all three.
I'd get the dark brown if I were you. Would go well w/ your complexion imo. And it looks great w/ light gray or off-white pants and shirts in solid white or blue and blue or red checks/stripes. It even pairs well w/ gray or worn blue jeans.
Then I'd get a dark navy blazer suit. It'd be ideal to have blazersuits in all three, but if you won't wear suits often, as I don't, and only wanted a suit in one of the three, dark navy would be best imho.
Warning: Spoiler! (Click to show)Looking for suggestions for a true dead-of-summer fabric, in a light grey/blue mix... Maybe slate blue is the best way to describe it. Fresco 0520 comes close, but is a bit darker than what I'm looking for. It will be for a DB suit.
I have had good luck with Fresco and 8 oz. Lesser in the past but while those crooks are not in front of me, I didn't see something like I was describing in there (but I may have missed it.) I know the Lesser Golden Bale has some 7-8 oz. offerings as well but haven't looked through it carefully yet.
I tend to get overloaded when I look through multiple swatch books, and like to have an idea of what I'm looking for beforehand, so any advice is appreciated.
Sorry, should have specified - no linen (looking for something more formal) or mohair (too scratchy).
Maybe something like this, though it is more grey than blue/grey :
I have a SB suit in fresco 0501 - I love the color but didn't want the same fabric in different styles. Seems too... OCD.
Ha, maybe so...
Lesser 31426 may fit the bill (8 oz. book). Still not a true grey/blue though.
The LL had a run of a blue/grey POW but I don't know if anyone is willing to sell their length. I would look at smiths finmeresco book, they have a lot more colors to choose from than minnis. If you want a dead of summer fabric, DB jacket might be a bit warm. I would not overthink this and either do a darker shade of grey than 501 or 520. I believe scabal makes a superlight 7oz fresco cloth for rubinacci, maybe you can get your hands on some from scabal, might require a little extra digging
The Holland and Sherry Cool Breeze book includes a grayish blue. More like a slate blue. A high twist panama. 7/8 oz., so great for summer. I wish Minnis would do a small run of 7/8 oz. Fresco, but that's another post for another day.
The Holland and Sherry Cape Horn HighTwist (panama) book includes a few blue-gray shades. 8 oz. Super 100's.
The H&S Cool Breeze is a simple, straightforward panama. Probably a 'super' 80's or maybe 90's. Spongy, porous, and sturdy. I am not the biggest H&S fan, but, in this case, for a very basic workhorse summer panama, it's just fine. There's a dark (not charcoal) shade in that book that I like a lot.
I received some information a while back--that the Hardy/Minnis/H&W powers-that-be have explored the possibility of a 7/8 oz. Fresco. Which, for those late July/early August days here on the East Coast, would be most welcome. But, alas, we'll see.
Halstead Explorer is a superb 8 oz. panama. It doesn't receive as much attention as it deserves. I think there's a blue-gray in that book.
Back to H&S: The Cape Horn HighTwist book is a bit more polished that the Cool Breeze. Only a 1/2 ounce heavier, and 100's. A different finish, smoother to the touch. Still, a basic wear-a-lot summer panama.
I've petitioned for a lighter weight version of H&S Crispaire. I feel sure if they included a small run (a few solids and basic stripes) of 8/9 oz. Crispaire in the book, it would sell well. Crispaire is great for what it is but there's no way it's a mid-summer Manhattan cloth. I have 10/11 oz. panamas that are more porous.
One can easily imagine a blue-grey in a lighter weight version. So many kinds of potentially great cloth.
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This weekend feels like it's been some time coming.
Working hard on that "women problem"
I don't see what the fuss is about, though. It's not like it was written down or anything, wasn't party gospel or anything, so it never really happened!
I think it would be possible to get bent out of shape over nothing. I think the PM's copped far worse. The old "does my bum look big in this" isn't a patch on j"u-liar spawn of satan freedom hating deliberately barren baby-eating communist". Compared with the usual venom, it's practically complimentary.
An interesting piece with relevance to the Trayvon Martin case.
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The sound of crickets is deafening as we await Bolt taking it to Abbott for his comment about Gillard's physique.
I notice that media watch picked up on the PP story about apple getting lots of free advertising, and added the fact that the ABC joined in.
I did also notice that MW pointed out the fact that you don't HAVE to get your i-things from apple shops. Back when the ipad 1 first came out and was in short supply, I walked in DJ's and bought mine without any trouble at all. No queue, nothing. I even heard tales of myer staff moseying down to mac1 in the civic mall and pointing out to the assembled mass that they could buy the same stuff at myer without having to queue.
MoC: it's true, she has copped worse, but people don't really comment on male attire in the same way they do about female attire. Sure, people jest about Abbott in speedos, but they don't talk about his general parliamentary wear at all, let alone criticise it. I'm not sure I've heard Gillard mention Abbott in such a way either.
I don't think it's a huge deal, but it's worth pointing out that it's unseemly for the wanna-be PM to comment on the clothing and/or weight of the current PM. It wouldn't be accepted in a normal workplace, so it shouldn't be accepted by our MPs. If anything they should be held to higher standards than we are…
…oh, back to reality.
MoC, Even people who live in denial of the Greenhouse Effect probably shouldn't throw stones. Were one to descend to personalities regarding personal appearance, including heft and broadness of beam of several noted owners, sorry, supporters of the Liberal and Liberal National Parties, I'm sure Mr Abbott's gorge would rise
What the hell is going on with News' obsession with Bob Brown's recent speech!? Talk about drawing a long bow.
I flicked through the transcript and it looked quite entertaining.
"I'm sure Mr Abbott's gorge would rise"
Ooo-er! Better not be wearing those speedos.
What's particulary funny (in the sense of "obnoxious") is AB's attempt to squeeze some sort of hypocrisy out of the age's coverage of tony's "plain speaking".
Pathetic. But, then, set the bar low enough and his followers will jump at it.
savvas jwnhs #4 above
The sound of crickets is deafening as we await Bolt taking it to Abbott for his comment about Gillard's physique.You have have to pay careful attention savvas. Here, I will spell it out for you.
….(unwisely)…. yes that is it. What a put down. The full sentence by Andrew Bolt if you can stand it, reads;"But when Tony Abbott (unwisely) endorses the criticism of the jackets…" (he cops criticism from Lefties.)
Bolt doesn't say "wrongly" or "stupidly" or "insensitively". No, it is "unwise", as if it was just a bad tactical move.
In fact in Boltworld, having Abbott repeat what Bolt has previously condemned, is a marvellous thing, because it extends a dying story and allows Bolt to continue firing blanks at the usual targets, while his commenters load up and blast away.
Andrei's having a moan that yet ANOTHER scientific body has recognised tim "flim" flannery, while they persistently REFUSE to recognise his own hard-earned degree from east-bumflap:
Now, that's the link to an ACTUAL source, whereas andrei throws a crumb to jo nova to add her own carefully-considered[1] commentary to the story.
Yeah, just another example of how "science" has a left-wing bias. Chalk it up alongside "evolution", "gravity", the speed of "light" and "reality".
Here's a thought … suppose that god HIMSELF came to earth and anointed tim with some sort of global-warming-appropriate stimata? Maybe a patch on his head that exudes warmth and the smell of freshly-printed 100$ notes.
What would the seer from southbank say? This would be a truly fascinating development.
Maybe "God letting standards slip"? Maybe "god shows recent history of left-wing bias, needs to get back to
hebrewold-testament roots"? Maybe just carefully select enough quotes to claim that the age is hypocritical in its coverage?I mean, this is a guy who has recently shown evidence of taking an interest in one of the institutes he so strenuously defends. What would that do?
[1] probably not true
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A trap for young presidents.
Most people don't know about it, but a few days ago, obama said this:
Well, I'm the head of the executive branch and the attorney general reports to me, so I've got to be careful about my statements to make sure that we're not impairing any investigation that's taking place right now.
But, obviously, this is a tragedy. I can only imagine what these parents are going through. And when I think about this boy, I think about my own kids. And, you know, I think every parent in America should be able to understand why it is absolutely imperative that we investigate every aspect of this and that everybody pulls together — federal, state and local — to figure out exactly how this tragedy happened.
So I'm glad that not only is the Justice Department looking into it, I understand now that the governor of the state of Florida has formed a task force to investigate what's taking place. I think all of us have to do some soul-searching to figure out how does something like this happen. And that means that we examine the laws and the context for what happened, as well as the specifics of the incident.
But my main message is to the parents of Trayvon Martin … And, you know, I think they are right to expect that all of us, as Americans, are going to take this with the seriousness it deserves and that we're going to get to the bottom of exactly what happened.
I don't think there were any teleprompters around, so I figure that was pretty much the sort of thing that people who voted for obama saw in him at the time – a caring, intelligent, erudite leader.
Except that's not true. The ONLY thing obama said was this:
You know, if I had a son, he'd look like Trayvon.
That's it. That's all he said that day. And THAT'S why andrew bolt is accusing him of "playing the race card" and quoting people who call him "a racist hatemonger" who "has fanned the flames of hatred" (of course, we know it's not saying that HIMSELF, no. That would be obnoxious – he's just quoting people who do say that, which is entirely different).
I can't help but think there was an element of dog-whistle in that statement. I think it was probably MEANT to be heard by the black people of america, telling them that he does in fact give a damn (and not just as an african american, but primarily – I would suggest obviously – as a parent). I think it was a mistake, though. Because it's allowed the insane-o-sphere to dismiss everything but those words and turn the story into a race war. And by framing that statement as (god knows how) an attack on the suspect in the shooting, he can now be criticised for NOT commenting on everything else that happens in relation to the case. As far as the reporting goes, the right now owns him.
Race politics in the US is bonkers. There are finely-tuned detectors on all sides trying to pick up the faintest whiff of anything that they think threatens their worldview or interests and amplifying it a million fold to be used as ammunition. Unfortunately, those same detectors have been staring so long at the scope that they're conjuring meaning from the static and essentially creating the signal themselves. And then the tin-foil hat crowd and the political hyenas like coulter and limbaugh and sharpton and bolt get hold of it and use it to fight their own little insane ideological battles.
Madness. And this is why it's dangerous for presidents to comment on local issues.
General Motors withdraws funding from Heartland…as well it should. But will Prof.Cherrypick of U.of E. Bumcrack make reference to it? I doubt it…..
Well I know that no-one's interested, but the giant Goodmans are f***ing fantastic. The mid range and treble are exceptional, but surprisingly you need a bit of bass boost to bring out the best sound of 32 foot organ pipes via the 12 inch woofers. I can only pump 45 watts RMS through them – I'm sure they could take double that.
My little bookshelf Tannoys are quivering in fear in the corner. But now I can get my own back on the neighbour's drum kit.
Pretty impressive for a normal house, but can't compete with the 15 inch dual-concentric Tannoys (theatre specials) I experimented with in a London theatre 30 years ago. And this was with a 15 watt EMI valve AMP!
Blew the ears off the audience though.
In today's Fin the "sister company" to Murdoch's News Corp, NDS, took out two full page ads.
They were in the form of 'letters' to the Fin and BBC.
A lot of sputtering and noise but nothing of substance. They 'demanded' retractions, abject apologies and that these be given "equal prominence".
Two thoughts:
1) What happened to the 'Jackboot of fascism pressing on the neck of the media and silencing freedom to publish'?
2) Obviously Rupert thinks the readers of the Fin are as gormless and stupid as readers of his own trash.
I'm beginning to think that the silly old bugger is actually losing it after all. He has always had the most tenuous of links to reality. As one previous rodent put it, those times have suited him, but he seems to be steering the bad ship Murdoch onto the rocks.
It will be sadly hilarious to watch as some rodents effect a discreet departure from the decks while others stoically stand by the boss as he trashes the whole sorry juggernaut.
Obviously sitshcared.
PS: As is usual for Murdoch's 'all piss and wind' glass-jawed bullies, there is no threat of legal action. There wouldn't be, because the Fin holds all the aces and News is reduced to huffing and puffing.
They are sad.
By the way, in one or two recent exchanges with these idiots I've found that the simple (factually unchallengeable) rejoinder "Shouldn't you be hacking a dead child's phone?" tends to send them packing.
Anyone who works for an organisation that proudly hacked dead kid's phones should be made to remember that every day they seek to be taken seriously.
Some things are, literally, unforgiveable. That means they can't ever be forgiven. Let alone when there has never been a shred of remorse or real accountability for those actions.
Is there nothing else to write about?. The Tele doesn't like woman who are over 60 and who object to mobile phones on planes.
Ms Freedman needs to get a life.
Yes it is damn rude to shout into a mobile phone on a plane – which you were doing -, and no not everyone over 60 with silver hair is a geriatric moron for asserting their rigthts. Wait till I get my mobile jammer organised and you can get stuffed.
In fact I'll start a movement.
Just substitute 'black' or 'woman' for 'old' in your article and we can all see where you come from.
F***king b***ks stopping me from using my iPhone on a plane.
By the way, I've asked this before: Does anyone have a list of Australian News Ltd hacks who worked at News Of The World while all this was "rife"?
The only one I can confirm is the delightful Emma Chalmers. There were definitely more.
"With discussion of Peter Costello's competence raging, here's a special New Matilda quiz. Just how well do you know Australia's amazing recent treasurers?"
Has Andrew jumped the shark?
As a regular contributor to C&P, I have noticed the quality of blog comments becoming increasingly shrill and (in many instances) deluded since Julia Gillard was able to pull together the minority government.
I thought at the beginning that it was just loonies + disgruntled far-right voters venting spleen. But things have gotten worse, not better and the number of "labour + greens is socialist, totalitarian, facist" comments seems to have increased rather than tapering off.
Until now Bolt has seemed to take the position of putting just enough in his blog text to feed these delusions and has not taken a position, however his blog has become increasingly skewed toward the following 3 topics:
1. climate change is crap
2. Greens are bad
3. Gillard et al don't listen to the people (cos their under the thrall of the Greens)But today's post is different. Its like he has taken the lid off. His closing comment?
The Greens - the party for the closet totalitarian.
This is more than just baiting the crazies and letting them have at it, this is openly instructing them to believe that the Greens are a party of totalitarians!
I think the right wing media coverage of the Trayvon Martin shooting is just plain nauseating. In my opinion a lot of right wing commentators have destroyed their own reputation and cannot be taken seriously again. First there was the clanger in the 911 call that proved race was an issue. (Google the youtube video by The Young Turks titled "Trayvon Martin 911 Call – Did George Zimmerman Say 'F*ng Coons'?") Secondly the arrest video showed George Zimmerman unharmed.
I also think commentators like Anne Coulter are knowingly speaking rubbish and are just being controversial for the web hits.
Bolt -"And this guy, is he white black or Hispanic?"
"He looks black"
So no time for 'white aborigines' here then.
He muist be bad – "looking black".
I also think commentators like Anne Coulter are knowingly speaking rubbish and are just being controversial for the web hits.
Ann Coulter is high up on the American right wing fuckwit scale. Right up there with Rush Limbaugh.
But seriously Brizben.. I just went duh when I read that. No offence but these people aren't doing that every time they publish or say something?
Opposition Immigration spoutperson, Scott Morrison on ABC Insiders this morning – "We aren't be swamped by asylum seekers".
Why would anyone think we were?
Who could have been promulgating or implying such a lie? -
"to some, any person of colour, up to and including the man who became President, seems threatening enough to be in the cross-hairs of someone's 2nd Amendment weapon."
And that's how the nutters at stormfront have taken it (i.e. people who think that's just where people of certain colours should be) and how the race-baiters on the right have take it, who'd like to think that black people aren't actually discriminated against at all (i.e. it's right white people who face the real challenges in life).
The problem is that this presumes to know what happened. And that would be a mistake.
I think the dog-whistle was to people who expected that the lack of any investigation was race-related, and that the case would be swept under the carpet. I suspect the level of outrage (leaving aside the nutter quotient) is due to that expectation. Obama's statement (although it WAS in response to a question) was directed at those people.
You're right Shaun some of my comment is a bit duh but if it wasn't it might go over the heads of some of the right wing readers If you and I can see the internet shock jocks are not being genuine then why do they get put on news analysis shows? I think by giving right wing shock jocks equal time the media is creating an imbalance did not exist.
Tim Flannery is "unreliable" based on an IPA funded Galaxy Poll?
"By regularly making predictions that have turned out to be false, Tim Flannery is doing the carbon tax and the Gillard government more harm than good," the Institute's James Paterson said.
This is ridiculous. We have repeatedly pointed out on this blog that the media (news Ltd) is misquoting Flannery. So what else to expect? Its a bloody self perpetuating myth.
Liz A @35
Just assuming that the results can be trusted (I don't know much about how polls are run, so I tend to assume that at least some are bogus, and the ones done for blatantly partisan wholesale purveyors of bullshit are automatically suspect), I am curious to see what the raw results were – like, how many australians have even HEARD of tim flannery? Of the people who said he was reliable/unreliable … I wonder how many actually know anything about him, what his background is, what he actually does?
But in any event, that's a very strange poll to spend good money on. Just who is that supposed to be communicating to? I mean, it's obviously intended to convince somebody of something, but WHO? The government? Why would they bother? I would have thought that if tim "flim" flannery really was that disrespected, wouldn't the IPA rather just leave him to it? Why interrupt the enemy when they're making a mistake? Why risk the possibility that the gov replaces him with somebody who's untouchable?
And convincing the public that flannery's a goose has no effect at all – they already know what they think of flannery (and his whole global-government totalitarian scheme to kick puppies at the UN).
What a strange poll. It's almost like the IPA is blowing somebody's (presumably) hard-earned on a personal attack. Surely not! The IPA?!?
On an unrelated note … any idea if the IPA's received any sizable donations from any … radio personalities lately?
….but if it wasn't it might go over the heads of some of the right wing readers. If you and I can see the internet shock jocks are not being genuine then why do they get put on news analysis shows?
Because they get people tuning in. That's about it. And of course most people want validation of their world view and if that is the message these people are communicating they will be supported. I am sure there are plenty of people in America who hear Ann Coulter's comments and go "damn straight!" I would categorize these people as utter retards, but there you have it.


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I had to move all of my photos from 2004 onwards onto a external hard drive this afternoon and I casually looked through some of them and saw one photo that shows all 16 of my GameCube games ... I loved the little-ickle cube so much! 1080� Avalanche Animal Crossing Donkey Kong Jungle Beat Eternal Darkness F-Zero GX Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker Luigi's Mansion Mario Kart: Double Dash!! Metroid Prime Metroid Prime 2: Echoes Paper Mario: The Thousand Year Door Pikmin Pikmin 2 Super Mario Sunshine WarioWare Inc.: Mega Party Game$! The only game I kind of regret not buying was 'Tales of Symphonia' because there was a lull for a good six months before another game came along, but I did okay ... I find that the less games you own/play, the more you appreciate them. ... : ) Edited by CharlieStCloud at 19:31:08 20-01-2013 |
That's not too far removed from my current library actually: Animal Crossing Baten Kaitos Donkey Kong Jungle Beat Donkey Konga 2 Eternal Darkness Geist LoZ: Wind Waker Luigi's Mansion Odama Paper Mario: TTYD Pikmin 1+2 Skies of Arcadia Super Mario Sunshine Viewtiful Joe I've recently been expanding my Gamecube library; it's probably the 'retro' console I now spend most time on, and along with the Dreamcast probably my favourite catalogue of games ever. I only wish I could find Killer 7, Tales of Symphonia and MGS: Twin Snakes... then my library would be complete (I have the Metroid Trilogy on Wii now). |
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I'm thinking of offloading y GC library Git both Killer 7 and ToS in it plus Resi4 which both of you seem to be missing. Not sure where my collection is though. Might even be lost. Anyhow. It's not hard at all for me to pick one favorite as RE4 is the best gaming experience I've ever had. But there are so many great games on the GC. I think it's mostly due to coinciding with the perfect gaming age for me. Hell, even PN03 gives me a smile thinking about it even though it's slightly above average at best. |
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@Tonka It's funny the more I think about it I think that the Gamecube was just an awesome console. Despite disappointing(ish) sales I think it was the console where Nintendo got everything right. I remember the N64 had big games droughts and also lacked great racing games or fighters. The Wii just didn't get many decent games. But on the Gamecube you had all the first party goodness plus you didn't feel like a second class citizen when it came to big third party releases. So you got Soul Calibur and Burnout, things like Resi 4, Timesplitters, Twin snakes, the REmakes. Nintendo were doing some great first party stuff, I liked Wind Waker and Sunshine despite the protests, but I loved Prime, Pikmin, Smash Bros and FZero. Also had great local multiplayer - the original monkey ball before they buggered with the multiplayer, eight player Mariokart, Smash Bros, Timesplitters. The more I think about it it might be my favourite console, definitely better than the Wii and the N64. |
Sunshine is my favorite Mario game and the GC my favorite console. But I think the timing plays a big role for me. Had I bought a PS2 instead that would probably have been my favorite. The GC was a great console though. |
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@tonka I'd be interested in both titles, for the right price, certainly. Can you PM me with details? That'd be magic, cheers. I have the wiimake of Resi 4, but even with the extra modes etc I think I liked the GC version better. Edited by vyseofhr at 16:15:05 24-02-2013 |
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I'm just doing a little bit of emulation via Dolphin and can't believe how incredible some of the games are on the Gamecube, I've played a good hour on Wind Waker but now I'm downloading Metroid Prime, Super Mario Sunshine and Mario Kart Double Dash. Loads of fun. |
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If I had to pick one it would have to be Resident Evil 4, phenomenal! My personal favourite game of all time. Other favourites though wow where do I begin Metroid Prime Killer 7 Paper Mario: Thousand Year Door Mario Kart: Double Dash Metal Gear Solid: Twin Snakes Zelda: Wind Waker Mario Sunshine Luigi's Mansion |
Metroid Prime or Pikmin 2. It'd be hard to pick just the one... Resident Evil 4 was defo up there too. Just finished it on PSN the other day actually. I was amazed at how much of that game I had forgotten. The sheer variety in enemies and places... One of the best games ever. Actually, if you throw in Twilight Princess, Thousand Year Door and Viewtiful Joe in there too, and maybe Luigi's Mansion... NOOO!!! The list won't end!!! |
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I think Pikmin2 and Prime. Now, I'm going to check back some pages to see if it's what I said last time this thread was bumped! |
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Metroid Prime, RE4 and Wind Waker were the picks for me. Those three alone were worth the price of the console. Honourable mentions to Mario Sunshine, Monkey Ball, MP2, REmake and F-Zero GX. |
Prime, Wind Waker and Rogue Leader. |
Bumpity. Yesterday I retrieved the Gamecube and a stack of games from the loft to show my 4 and a half year old (mega-mario-fan) son. He was really excited seeing the different boxes and in particular anything with Mario or Sonic on the boxes. We played through a few different things in the afternoon and I came to some conclusions. 1). The Gamecube is a lovely piece of design. 2). Sonic Heroes is properly shit. It has no redeeming features what-so-ever. 3) I never gave Luigi's Mansion the chance it deserved and I should go finish it. 4) Mario Sunshine is really quite odd & in hindsight it sticks out like a sore thumb. I remember enjoying it in the past, though it took a hiatus of around 6 months before I could complete it. That camera! 5) Super Smash Bros Melee and the Wii U version are pretty bloody identical. 6) Paper Mario: Thousand Year Door still looks lovely but bores a 4 year old in 3 mins flat. |
My memories of SMS are pretty positive, camera aside. Shine get! Did you let him try Super Monkey Ball? |
Luigi 's Mansion was indeed quite fun. Is he old enough to try Rogue Squadron? Do you have it? |
Rogue Squadron wasn't in the box I brought down from the loft. Definitely have it somewhere though. The save game was still sitting on the memory card. The save game that I'd tried 100 times to defeat and failed every single time. Bloody Medical Frigate! Monkey ball we will try at the weekend. Monkey Target! |
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Senior Lecturer/Honorary Consultant in Restorative Dentistry,
School of Dentistry, The University of Birmingham, St. Chads Queensway, Birmingham, B4 6NN
Objective: This article reviews the intraoral use of magnets as a retentive aid for overdentures in
restorative dentistry.
Data Sources:
This review considers articles that have been published in the
international literature over the last 5 years.
Study Selection: Both cobalt-samarium and iron-
neodymium-boron magnets are used because of their small compact size. They are enclosed in a
metal casing, but if this is breached then the materials may rapidly corrode on contact with saliva.
Safety testing shows that the static magnetic field does not appear to produce any biological effects
although the alloys themselves may be cytotoxic. In vivo research has shown conflicting results on
their biocompatibility. As a retentive element, magnets have been used for tooth and implant borne
overdentures. However their long term clinical durability is poor.
Conclusions: The desire to use
magnetic retention is related to the simplicity of the clinical and laboratory procedures. However
the long term durability of the magnets remains a problem. Further research is required in the
following areas: their biological compatibility, corrosion resistance and wear of the steel casing.
Such research will hopefully provide a permanent magnet which will be resistant to the adverse
environment of the oral cavity and allow the full potential of overdentures retained with magnets to
be realised.
Figure 1. A cobalt-samarium magnet used in dentistry.
The magnet is enclosed in stainless steel.
Magnets have found application in two dental specialities namely orthodontics 1 and prosthetic dentistry 2. In orthodontics the large attractive and repellent forces of these magnets have been used to correct malocclusions 3. Conventional magnets have been used as retentive devices for removable partial dentures, obturators and maxillofacial prosthesis 4,5. In particular the retentive force and compactness of the rare earth magnets have resulted in their widespread use for overdentures.
It is the purpose of this article to review the intraoral use of magnets as a retentive aid for overdentures.
There are two different types of alloys used for the manufacture of small dental magnets. The first alloy used was cobalt-samarium magnets introduced in the sixties. A second alloy based on iron- neodymium-boron became available in the eighties 6. Both these rare earth magnets have high attractive forces. However, they are brittle materials with a low corrosion resistance 7. To overcome these problems the magnets are encapsulated in stainless steel, titanium or palladium. If wear of this coating occurs then the alloy will come into contact with saliva. The combination of saliva contact and wear has a deleterious effect on the corrosion resistance of the material 7 (Fig 2) and may be increased by the presence of bacteria such as Streptococcus sanguis 8 This corrosion problem is well documented and can significantly affect the useful life span of intra-oral magnets 8,9. This is the single most important area of research into the effectiveness of intraoral magnetic systems.
Figure 2. Corrosion of a magnet within a denture.
The safety of the rare-earth magnets has been thoroughly investigated. The effects on biological tissues has shown that static magnetic fields do not appear to result in any changes to the human dental pulp or gingival tissues adjacent to the magnets 10. An in vitro study on osteoblasts failed to show any differences in the cell cultures when exposed to the static fields associated with these magnets 11. Furthermore the fields do not produce any effect on blood flow 12.
The magnets themselves have a cytotoxic effect in vitro which is related to the uncoated cobalt- samarium. The uncoated neodymium-iron-boron magnet has a small cytotoxic effect on cells 13. A model system of mouse and human fibroblasts showed that both alloys are cytotoxic and this is possibly related to corrosion products although the effect of the magnetic fields may not be discounted 14. The human oral mucosal fibroblasts were most sensitive to the effects of these rare earth magnets.
In vivo work has shown conflicting results. Cobalt-samarium magnets were implanted into the mandibles of dogs for a six month time period 15. No pathology was seen on microscopic examination. However, only five animals were used (three magnets and two controls). In a separate study, 30 rats had small orthodontic magnets (Co-Sm) applied to the tibia with the other leg serving as a control 16. Morphometric evaluation showed that areas of resorbtion increased progressively after stimulation with static magnetic fields. This may be a possible inhibitory effect on the osteoblasts.
Magnetic retention offers many advantages as it serves to dissipate lateral functional forces. There is less need for parallel abutments as a rigid line of insertion is not as critical. Futhermore, the technique is simple, involving minimal time at the chairside and in the laboratory. However careful laboratory handling is required so as not to damage the outer metal coating. Magnets have been used as a retentive element for overdentures 17,18. Generally a reversed split pole magnet is used and this is in contact with a ferromagnetic keeper. The technique consists of constructing the keeper in a similar manner to a gold coping. This is cemented into the root face which is then ready for the magnets (Fig 3).
Figure 3 (a) The ferromagnetic keepers.
Figure 3 (b) The keepers cemented in place.
The overdenture is placed with holes cut into the denture over the area of the keepers. The magnets are placed into position and then self cured into the denture (Fig 4). This direct pick-up technique allows the easy replacement of worn out magnets. A recent technique describes the use of prefabricated keepers cemented into position with silver-glass ionomer cement 19.
Figure 4 (a) The magnets are placed in position.
Figure 4 (b) The self cure resin is used to cement the magnets in place.
Another important usage is as a retentive element for implant retained overdentures 20. The magnetic retention may have different combinations 21 but generally the implant supports a keeper and the split pole magnet is retained in the denture. For magnetic retention two to four implants are placed in the anterior region an area devoid of major anatomical structures. Impressions are taken of the keeper and the magnets are initially tried into the mouth supported by a heat cured baseplate (Fig 5). Once the magnets are placed into position the construction of the denture follows traditional complete denture construction (Fig 6).
Figure 5 The use of a heat cured baseplate to carry magnets.
Figure 6 The finished result. The magnets are carried in the lower denture and are supported by four keepers retained by implants in the anterior mandible.
There are few studies on the use of magnets in the clinical environment but those that have been followed over several years have demonstrated the poor durability of magnets. In a five year study22, on twenty one patients with implant retained overdentures, the majority of the magnets required replacement (19 out of 21 patients) due to corrosion followed by loss of magnetism. the remaining two patients did not appreciate the loss of magnetism that had occurred. The success of the implants was unaffected by the problems associated with the magnets. The general use of implant supported overdentures may be associated with clinical complications which include loosening/fracture of abutment screws and/or connecting screws 23. Such data have been collected from studies where the main retainer was either a bar or ball attachment. Studies which have incorporated magnets as the retentive element have been limited and it is difficult to make firm conclusions from the low numbers involved.
The desire to use magnetic retention is related to the simplicity of the clinical and laboratory procedures. However the long term durability of the magnets remains a problem. Further research is required in the following areas: the biological compatibility of the new rare earth magnets, the corrosion resistance and the wear of the steel casing. Such research will hopefully provide a permanent magnet which will be resistant to the adverse environment of the oral cavity and allow the full potential of overdentures retained by magnets to be realised.
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field exposure. European Journal of Orthodontics 1995; 17:85-91.
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Felder auf die Aktivitat von Osteoblasten: eine in vitro Untersuchung. Fortschr Kieferorthop
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stimulation with static magnetic fields in rats. American Journal of Orthodontics & Dentofacial
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study. Journal of Dentistry (Accepted and In Press)
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Dr Walmsley graduated in 1981 from the Victoria University of Manchester. After house officer
positions at both Guys and St.Bartholomews Hospitals, he took a MRC research studentship. His
PhD on the Biological effects of dental ultrasound was awarded in 1985. He joined the staff at the
University of Birmingham, becoming Senior Lecturer in 1991 and honorary consultant in Restorative
Dentistry in 1993. His research interests include the use of ultrasound in dentistry, implant retained
overdentures and the use of computer aided learning to simulate dental case histories.