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Technology Alliances (CTAs) in Autonomous Systems,1 where significant collaboration with those partners is to be found. Three areas were highlighted during the review: replicating locomotion found in biological systems to improve robot mobility, autonomous manipulation of robots, and piezomicroelectromechanical systems (piezoMEMS) technologies to develop small-scale robotic systems. New updates on the project related to the CANID robot,2 mimicking the movements of a canine hound, were presented. The primary thrust of the new development was the addition of a flexible spine to the robot. This is a challenging and interesting project, and the addition of this key degree of freedom to a walking robot is a good idea, because it more closely resembles the complexity found in nature. There needs to be a concerted effort to better understand the physics of this machine. Researchers have proposed low-order models for the system, and it might be fruitful to continue this line of inquiry. Good modeling will be imperative in any numerical simulations required to explore gains that are possible and to guide the focus of new experimentation.
Work related to self-righting robots is of a very high caliber and also has direct applications in the field. This was evident from the fact that the project was conceived through interactions with soldiers who are often confronted with the task of retrieving immobilized robots in combat. The research seeks to develop solutions for a broad class of physical conditions that affect stability of mobile robotic platforms. The current focus is on examining the underlying mechanical issues of self-righting in a quasi-static environment. It was not clear how the upright, stable position would be sensed on a sloping surface, where self-righting is most likely needed. ARL's intention to move toward a consideration of dynamics in 2014 is applauded.
The piezoMEMS research and associated small robotics effort, in the Board's judgment, is first rate, with elements that are at the vanguard of this field. The robotic devices under development with integrated piezoelectric materials demonstrated work that is at the forefront of MEMS design, fabrication, and experimentation. Specifically, the work in motion generation at the MEMS scale is seminal. Large-amplitude motions are being created at the micron scale using integrated actuators, structures, and electronics, co-fabricated on silicon. Techniques and approaches to generating articulating limbs with integrated flexure hinges and actuators represent advances in the engineering of MEMS technology. This has broad implications and applications to numerous MEMS systems—for example, MEMS-based microscale sensors and instrumentations such as mass spectrometers on a chip, drug delivery systems, and chemical assay analysis, where controlling microfluids are of fundamental importance. The work being performed by ARL in the piezoelectric actuation of MEMS will impact more than just the creation of bioinspired microscale robotic systems.
The research projects in perception are of a high caliber. The work focuses on developing techniques that allow for developing a description of the robot's environments from sensor data. While there has been considerable progress toward describing environment for the purpose of mobility, deriving higher-level descriptions such as subtle cues and references that distinguish different behaviors and intents, recognition of specific classes of objects and features that are directly relevant to tactical behaviors, and labeling of object, features, and terrain classes remain a challenge.
The current research plan is focused on three critical areas: perception on constrained platforms, robotic intelligence, and human–robot interaction. Within the area of sensing and perception on constrained platforms, the scale and size of platforms being explored in the autonomous systems enterprise pose technical challenges in sensor design. Sensors have to deliver the requisite accuracy and precision for surveillance and navigation, but they also have to reconcile with power limitations on smaller platforms. Other problems being addressed in the perception area include human detection in still images and strengthening object and material recognition capabilities, including an ability to recognize actions and imminent actions. The latter is based on scene parsing and action grammar and represents an
1 There are currently two active CTAs related to autonomous systems: Micro Autonomous Systems and Technology (MAST) and Robotics.
2 CANID is a quadruped designed to test hypotheses regarding dynamic bounding using an actuated compliant spine mechanism.


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It should come as little surprise that Whole Foods Co-op is using environmentally friendly innovations in the remodeling of its new location. The member-owned Duluth grocery store has extolled the virtues of organic living since the co-op first formed in 1970.
What may come as a surprise is the size of the new store, a three-fold expansion, and the ambitions that come with it. The co-op will expand product selection in every department, and Sharon Murphy, general manager, expects annual revenues to increase from $4.5 million to about $7 million in its first year at 610 E. Fourth St., site of the former CW Chips Bar & Grill.
"We've done our homework," Murphy said. "Our members wanted more from us. The only way they could get it was with this move."
The $1.5-million building purchase closed in March, and some demolition of walls and asbestos abatement already has begun. A "Golden Hammer" ceremony to officially launch the remodeling project is scheduled at 9 a.m., April 11.
The co-op is seeking Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) certification for the project. Developed by the U.S Green Building Council in Washington D.C., the program promotes "buildings that are environmentally responsible, profitable and healthy places to live and work," according it its Web site.
LEED does not give out grants; it is a fee-based organization that offers project certification, accreditation and other resources. Murphy said Whole Foods Co-op would be the first certified LEED project in Duluth, and the first retail LEED project in Minnesota. The process will take into consideration factors such as building energy efficiency, materials selection and indoor environmental quality.
"I can't deny that it's going to cost more money up front," Murphy said of the added costs associated with eco-friendly development. "I think in the long term it's going to pay off. We're using materials that are longer lasting, so there will be less maintenance costs."
"It's hard to measure if people notice these things. All in all we just hope (our customers) feel more comfortable," she said.
Remodeling is expected to cost $1.8 million. Common Ground Deconstructors is handling the demolition work, LHB designed the plans, and Builder's Commonwealth is the general contractor.
Founded in 1970 at Chester Creek House on 13th Avenue East & Second Street, the nonprofit cooperative has gone through a handful of moves over the years. It settled into its current location at 1332 E. Fourth St. in 1993.
Murphy said the co-op had been looking to move and expand since 1998. Two other relocation plans fell apart, one due to lack of parking, another due to lack of alley space for truck unloading.
If the new location seems perfect, that's because the building was constructed in the 1950s as a grocery store — National Food Stores. The building was later occupied by Arrowhead Home Furniture and the Casa de Roma Italian restaurant.
Charlie Lemon bought the building in 1998, when he opened CW Chips Bar & Grill. The restaurant closed in February because of the sale to Whole Foods Co-op. Lemon said he decided to sell last fall when a proposed ban on smoking in Duluth bars threatened to hurt his business. "We would have stayed, had we known it wasn't going to pass," he said.
The new Whole Foods Co-op is set to open Oct. 1, with the present operation expected to close about a week earlier.
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The current operation, at the foot of the Chester Creek Trail, is certainly cramped. But research by Cooperative Development Services of Minneapolis concludes it's in the middle of the Duluth population bubble most likely to buy organic foods. The new location actually will move the co-op out of its target area.
But Murphy said the move still makes sense because it's only eight blocks west on the same street. Members will easily adapt to the change and enjoy the more spacious store, she said. The co-op also will also enjoy greater visibility at the busy intersection of Sixth Avenue East and Fourth Street, and be much more accessible to the hospitals and downtown business community.
The new store will use the entire two-level building, with the basement level serving as office and storage space, meeting rooms and a kitchen for cooking classes the co-op plans to offer in the future, through community education. In all, the new space is 18,700 square feet, compared to the current 5,000 square feet. There will be five register aisles, up from two.
Whole Foods employs 50 people and will have to add an additional 30 this fall, Murphy said. Presently, a group of 14 local growers supplies the store, mostly with produce. Murphy said she'll "substantially expand that program."
The co-op also will add a full line of fresh meats, a salad bar, and expand its deli selection at the new site. With a new seating area, the deli should be a major growth area for the co-op, capitalizing on walk-in traffic from the hospitals.
The remodeling will add windows for a brighter ambiance.
"Right now, it's a total cave. We're going to have a lot more color and we're looking forward to having natural daylight," she said.
The co-op has about 2,600 members and Murphy hopes to double that number in four years. Those members receive annual rebates based on store profits and the amount of their purchases. Because of the expansion, Murphy said the co-op suspended rebates in 2004, and may resume them in 2007. The co-op raised $800,000 in member loans to help with construction costs.
"That's quite a show of support," Murphy said. "We're very proud of that."
What competitors think
Whole Foods' main competitors are two chain stores, Cub Foods on Central Entrance and Plaza Jubilee at 15 S. 13th Ave. E. Though the move will put the co-op closer to Cub and further from Jubilee, it will remain closer to the Jubilee. Based upon neighborhood layouts and demographics, new customers most likely will come at Plaza Jubilee's expense.
Steve Scrignoli, president of Plaza Holding Co., which owns six Jubilee and two Festival supermarkets in the region, did not respond to telephone inquiries for this story.
Ken Weyenberg, general manager of the Duluth Cub Foods, said it's unclear how the Whole Foods move will affect his store. He said Cub's organic foods section has seen continuous growth since it was launched shortly after the store's 1993 opening.
"I'm guessing we may see a slow down," he said. "We have a lot of different types of competition out there. Our biggest competitors currently are obviously Super One, the neighborhood Jubilee and Festival stores, and Super Valu."
Weyenberg said Cub's biggest future competition is posed by the proposed Wal-Mart Supercenter in Hermantown. "That's what we're most concerned about as an industry and here in town," he said. "They are a non-union competitor that plays on a different field."
There are several small grocers near the co-op, but most likely will see minimal affect on sales from the co-op expansion.
First Oriental Grocery was sold last fall to Lee Cummings, who moved the store to 1131 E. Fourth St., just two blocks from the co-op. Cummings said the store has lost significant traffic since its move from the downtown site, which she attributes to the loss of tourist customers, and to Cub Foods' addition of ethnic food sections, including Asian foods.
"It hurts that Cub has an oriental section," she said. "I have a family neighborhood store. I can't compete with a big corporation."
Just five blocks from the new co-op location is Little John's Fourth Street Market, at 102 E. Fourth St. Owner John Nygard has operated the store since 1970. He said it caters to a lower income clientele than the co-op, and believes his customers will stay put. He said the co-op is "fairly spendy" and doesn't handle products popular with his customers, including tobacco, soft drinks, snack foods, home videos and lottery tickets.
"This is a low-income neighborhood," he said. "I think people with limited incomes will find it difficult to do all their shopping (at the co-op)."
That said, the co-op would only need to take a small cut of Fourth Street Market's business to put it on thin ice.
"There's not much room for more belt tightening, that's for sure," Nygard said. "Between the box stores and the C-stores, we're in kind of a unique situation (as) one of the last surviving neighborhood stores. I guess we just have to roll with the punches as we have in the past."
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After an investigation in New Zealand in April that revealed test results were contaminated and incorrectly showed that equine influenza had reached the island nation's shores, the New Zealand Herald wrote, "The test results were crucial because an equine influenza outbreak would put at risk New Zealand's place as the only significant horse-racing nation free of equine flu."
Equine influenza may have reached even further a few years back, when it is believed to have spawned canine influenza. The first documented cases of dog flu, according to the medical association, occurred in racing greyhounds in Florida in January of 2004.
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Tumbleweeds by Leila Meacham is one part romance, one part saga and one part character study, but in all parts a ripping good read. Cathy Benson is orphaned while living in California, and sent to live with her grandmother in Kersey, Texas. There she is befriended by John Caldwell and Trey Don Hall, two boys who also have absent parents. They become her protectors. In high school, the boys become the stars of the Kersey football team and seem destined for greater things. Kathy shows a knack for science and medicine and throws herself into her studies. Both boys are deeply in love with Kathy, but it's Trey who makes the first move, and he and Kathy become high school sweethearts. A secret between John and Trey threatens their futures and their friendship, and an unexpected event changes the lives of the three friends forever. The novel follows the threesome through high school, college and careers, and ultimately their return to town at age forty for a reunion.
Meacham creates three sympathetic characters, and the reader is privy to information that each character knows but seems unwilling to share with the other two. This builds suspense as the reader waits for the secrets to be revealed. There is enough information and character development to strengthen the motivations of the characters, and each decision stays within believability. Readers will enjoy getting to know the three friends, spend time with them, and care what will happen to them in the future. Tumbleweeds is a wonderful look into a world of small town dreams, friendship, love, and growing older. Meacham's previous novel, Roses was also a reader favorite, and she is a writer to keep on any must read list.
Shadow of Night, the second book in Deborah Harkness's All Souls trilogy, was released this summer to the delight of her fans. It continues the story of historian/witch Diana and geneticist/vampire Matthew who met and fell in love in A Discovery of Witches. They go back in time to Elizabethan London to continue their search for the alchemical manuscript Ashmole 782. Upon their arrival, they meet Matthew's friends from the School of Night, all well-known historical figures like Sir Walter Raleigh and Christopher Marlowe. Their spellbinding journey takes readers to England, France, and Prague. Diana continues her magical education while facing the dangers of being a witch in that time period, and much more is revealed about Matthew's past and his family.
This series has enchanted readers with its blend of magic, history, and romance. Shadow of Night picks up right where the series-starter A Discovery of Witches left off, so readers new to the series will need to start with the first book. The series is flavored by rich historical detail. The author's passion for history comes as no surprise, though. Harkness is a professor of history at University of Southern California in Los Angeles. Some of the lingering questions from the first book of the series are answered in Shadow of Night, but many more are left to be explained in the final book of the series.
Harkness's knowledge of wine is evident in her novels, especially A Discovery of Witches. Many readers may not realize that in her spare time, she shares her love of wine on her award-winning blog Good Wine Under $20.
Alyssa Harad has a secret: she is obsessed with perfume. She owns a dizzying array of tiny bottles of scent, tucked away in shoeboxes, drawers, and what she calls her "perfume closet". She plans her vacations around visiting exclusive boutiques stocked with the rarest and most coveted perfumes, elixirs so precious that she can barely dream of affording a sample, let alone an entire bottle. She became so entranced that she wrote a book, Coming to My Senses: A Story of Perfume, Pleasure, and an Unlikely Bride, that describes her gradual emersion into the decadent world of perfumery.
Harad is not the most likely person to develop a fixation for such a sensuous and rather commercial subject. After spending years obtaining a PhD in English, Harad thought she knew who she was—literate, feminist, more likely to spend money on books than on beauty supplies. But she was also drifting, aimless, searching for an avocation that would spark her passions. Oh, and did she mention she was getting married? To distract her from her life and her upcoming wedding, Harad embarked on a voyage into the mysterious and complex realm of perfume, where she found a community of bloggers, commenters, perfumers, and retail salespeople who share her preoccupation with all things olfactory. Her descriptions of how the different notes of a perfume unfold over time are exotic and imaginative. She can paint images, evoke memories, and plunge into the unknown, all from a single drop of fragrance.
As her wedding date draws near, Harad reconciles her conflicting feelings over her marriage and her obsession, leaving her more grounded and more fully present in her own life. Coming to My Senses is a personal journey of rediscovery, remembrance, and recognition that will tease your senses and soften your heart.
BBC's new series based on Jennifer Worth's best-selling memoir Call the Midwife: A Memoir of Birth, Joy, and Hard Times broke viewer records when it attracted 9.8 million viewers for its opening episode. The show's popularity only grew from there with later episodes overtaking Downton Abbey's record ratings. The ensemble cast, including Jessica Raine and Vanessa Redgrave, brings to life the harsh living conditions in London's poorest slums in the 1950s. The memoir that inspired the series was recently rereleased in time for the show's US television premiere.
At age 22, Jennifer Worth moved into an Anglican convent to work as a midwife to the poorest women in East London. The world she describes is almost unimaginable to modern audiences. Few people had cars, so children typically played in the smaller side streets where there was no traffic. Large families lived in small two-room apartments, many of which had cold running water but no indoor bathrooms. Antibiotics were new and rarely used, and nearly all births took place in the patient's home.
Armed with only a bicycle and bag of supplies, Worth and the other midwives from Nonnatus House delivered 80-100 babies per month in their patients' homes. Although the details of her patients' lives and their living conditions are sometimes difficult to read, Worth also brings humor and hope to the stories. Told in her unique voice, Call the Midwife is filled with colorful characters from the nuns and midwives to the patients themselves. This frank and sometimes graphic memoir brings to life a fascinating piece of history. Call the Midwife will air in the US on PBS beginning Sunday, September 30th, and will be released on DVD in November. To get a taste of the show, check out this trailer.
Young readers who fondly remember fairy tales will fall in love with two new titles that add a modern spin on classic childhood favorites.
In Fairest of All by Sarah Mlynowski, ten year old Abby and her younger brother Jonah discover an antique mirror in their new house. The magical mirror sends them back into the Snow White fairy tale and the duo is responsible for tangling this tale so that there might not be a happily ever after. Mlynowski's version is funny and contemporary with enough changes to spice things up. Three of the seven dwarfs are women and one has pink hair! Comical hijinks result as the two kids try to fix what they botched, resulting in a hysterical read. The swift pace combined with Abby's quick wit and a real sibling relationship will grab readers from page one. This is a wonderful start to the Whatever After series which promises future magical adventures behind the looking glass.
Wendy Mass also fractures a favored tale with Beauty and the Beast: the Only One Who Didn't Run Away, the third entry in her popular Twice Upon a Time series. Beauty is a twelve year old dealing with self-esteem issues and a name which she thinks doesn't reflect reality. Prince Riley is a gangly bagpipe player who ends up on the wrong end of a witch's spell and suddenly starts growing fur and sharp nails. Both have superstar older siblings who outshine them in everything. Mass set her version of the story in a medieval kingdom, but her two protagonists are pleasantly modern and relatable. Told in alternating chapters by Beauty and the Prince/Beast, the pace of this quest story is quick and filled with adventure and romance.
Mr. Big: a Tale of Pond Life, the cover reads. But when one delves into it, the reader finds this graphic novel by Carol Dembicki and Matt Dembicki is so much more. It begins innocently in springtime as the pond comes to life. The authors show the inhabitants of the pond in a natural light, reminding the reader that life and death are regular parts of the pond ecology. Nighttime in the pond is illustrated using stunning artwork to describe the nocturnal inhabitants' hierarchy. This simple lesson about life in a pond suddenly twists into a dark tale of revenge when Mr. Big, the resident snapping turtle, quite naturally eats two curious young fish that swim too close. Just another example of the cycle of life in the pond? Not this time. The mother of the young fish refuses to take this one lying down. She pulls together some other pond dwellers – the frogs, other turtles, even the ladybugs – and puts a hit out on Mr. Big. A murder of crows is up for the job, but do they have an ulterior motive? Soon there are ominous sightings of a monstrous fish that can walk on land and fly through the air!
Throughout the story, the authors weave together layers of drama and intrigue. The hypocrisy of the frogs as they blithely swallow insect after insect while condemning Mr. Big for eating other creatures; the danger a little mosquito can pose; and the damage done by the introduction of non-native animals to an ecosystem are all subtly imparted to the reader. The rebelling animals remain nameless, yet their thoughts and fears are imparted to the reader via thought bubbles and dialogue. Mr. Big, the only named character, is silent, yet the reader is left with the impression that for Mr. Big "It's not personal, it's business." Adults and older children alike will find something to enjoy in this nuanced graphic novel about the perils of messing with Mother Nature.
In this year of the anniversary of the Titanic's ill-fated voyage, survival at sea has been a common theme. In S.A. Bodeen's deceptively simple novel The Raft, the clear-cut lines between life and death become as blurry as heat rising from asphalt, when a young girl struggles to stay alive. Fifteen-year-old Robie's method for overcoming her fears has always been to ask people to "tell me something worse", but what do you do when there is nothing worse?
Robie lives a life that many her age would kill for. Her parents are research biologists, and the family lives on Midway Island, west of Hawai`i. Robie is home-schooled, makes her own schedule, and hangs out with naturalists and National Geographic photographers. When she gets bored, she hops a plane to Honolulu to visit her uber-cool aunt AJ. She is returning home from her aunt's when the unthinkable happens—the engines fail and the small plane plummets into the sea. Robie and the co-pilot, Max, are the only survivors. Adrift in a leaky raft with an unconscious pilot, Robie is on her own. While food, water and the elements are the major physical concerns, keeping herself mentally present is proving to be an even greater challenge. As her body grows weaker, it becomes all-too-easy to simply close her eyes and give up. Max won't let her do that, however, and he wakes just often enough to force her to stay alert, alive, and ready for rescue.
Bodeen is the author of many books for teens, including the best-seller The Compound. She ventures away from her usual science fiction fare with The Raft, but keeps firmly grounded in marine biology for her descriptions of ocean and island wildlife. Readers will be absorbed but also torn between lingering over the vivid details and rapidly turning the page to discover Robie's fate.
Debut author Katie McGarry's edgy new contemporary novel Pushing the Limits was written for older teens, but it is also attracting the attention of Romance readers.
Echo Emerson and Noah Hutchins are high school seniors brought together by Mrs. Collins, the new social worker who has taken on their cases. Each of them is facing serious struggles. During Noah's freshman year, both of his parents died, and he and his two younger brothers were placed in separate foster homes. He hates the system and is desperate to find a way to bring his family back together. Echo is dealing with the loss of her brother Aires, a Marine killed in Afghanistan. She is also trying to understand another event that rocked her world. During Echo's sophomore year, something happened while she was visiting her mother. What happened that day left Echo's arms badly scarred, but she can't remember anything about it. No one will tell her the whole truth, and a restraining order now prevents her from having contact with her mother. Rumors about what happened to her have made her a social outcast at school. As Echo and Noah fall in love, they both search for the truth and work to repair their own lives.
This novel takes on loss, mental illness, and family dynamics. Echo and Noah are both damaged people, but despite their unusual circumstances, they are also both relatable characters. The narration alternates between their points of view, giving each of them a unique voice and perspective. Pushing the Limits marks Katie McGarry as a hot new author to watch.
Attica Locke's highly anticipated new novel The Cutting Season is an atmospheric murder mystery that weaves together two stories, skillfully drawing readers between past and present. A gripping story of race, love, and politics, The Cutting Season grabs readers from the first page. Caren Gray's family has been connected to Belle Vie, an antebellum plantation in Louisiana, for generations. Unlike the neighboring farm where migrant workers harvest sugarcane, Belle Vie is now an historic estate open for tourists and social events. Caren lives on and manages the estate where she catches glimpses of the plantation's dark history every day. When a murdered woman who worked on the neighboring farm is found in a shallow grave on Belle Vie, local police begin an investigation that Caren feels isn't being handled properly. She digs deeper, asking questions that lead her to Belle Vie's past. As she learns more, she starts to see parallels between the current murder and the disappearance of a former slave named Jason in 1872. Caren is unearthing secrets that someone may kill to keep hidden.
This novel is the first book in HarperCollins publishing's new Dennis Lehane Books imprint. Lehane says of Locke's writing, "I was first struck by Attica Locke's prose, then by the ingenuity of her narrative and finally and most deeply by the depth of her humanity. She writes with equal amounts grace and passion. After just two novels, I'd probably read the phone book if her name was on the spine." If The Cutting Season is any indication of what readers can expect from Lehane's imprint, it will be very successful.
Geiger, a troubled and complex man, has one special talent – he is able to immediately discern a lie. This skill comes in handy in his work as an information retrieval specialist, a euphemism for professional torturer. In The Inquisitor, Mark Allen Smith creates a unique, flawed character in this sometimes grisly, but always thrilling story that follows this one-named man in a dark world of intrigue.
Geiger and his partner Harry enjoy their work in the torture business, and while Geiger has complete focus on his craft, he does have one unbendable rule that he will not hurt children. Geiger himself has no memory of his life before he woke up on a bus when he was 19 or 20. He is working with a counselor to unlock some of the repressed memories from his traumatic childhood in an effort to eradicate the debilitating migraines which have been occurring more frequently.
Geiger's client, Richard Hall, is supposed to be bringing an art thief to him, but instead shows up with the thief's twelve-year-old son Ezra. Rather than torture Ezra to discover his dad's whereabouts, Geiger takes the boy and goes on the run. His protective instinct triggered, he also begins to develop an unexpected emotional attachment to Ezra. Hall and his cronies pursue the duo and the chase is on! Unfortunately for Geiger, his resources pale in comparison to Hall's who seems to have unlimited power and contacts in high places. In fact, as Geiger soon learns, there is much more at stake than a stolen painting. This fast-paced thrill ride with a compelling protagonist makes this a memorable debut which ends too soon. The good news is that Geiger will be back as Smith is hard at work on the sequel.
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Summer Solstice 2013Read MoreVisitors have an unusual transportation option for getting to Summer Solstice: if they get an early enough start, they can float up to the day of craft beer and concerts by canoe. As the Fox River ambles past the historic buildings of downtown Yorkville, it deposits a flotilla of revelers in Riverfront Park. Those who don't want to paddle in are also allowed to arrive on foot or palanquin to enjoy the rootsy music and frosty brews of the fest, a collaboration between Rogue Barrister Records, Three Angels Brewing, and the Yorkville Area Chamber of Commerce.301 East Hydraulic StreetYorkville, IL US
Cooper's Hawk Winery and RestaurantRead MoreCooper's Hawk Naturally, the chefs at Cooper's Hawk have a sharp eye when it comes to wine pairings. Each of the restaurant's contemporary dishes is crafted with a particular wine in mind, which makes plenty of sense given the fact that there's a winery located just next door. Surrounded by oaken barrels and racks lined with glistening bottles, diners may be forgiven for thinking that they made a wrong turn and ended up in the winery itself. After your meal, see the real thing in the Napa–style tasting room, where you can sample up to eight different wines. The selection includes something for everyone, including graceful blush wines and cabernets whose flavors unfold like a novel scribbled on the wings of an origami crane.510 Village Center DrBurr Ridge, IL US
Stockholm'sRead MoreCraving a burger and fries? Swing in Stockholm's and enjoy a tasty meal in a casual setting. Both low-fat and gluten-free options are available here. Toast your evening out at Stockholm's with a glass of beer or wine from their lengthy drink list. Grab the kids when you head to Stockholm's — its family-oriented menu and ambience all perfect for the whole clan. Surround yourself with the wonderful weather at your next night out at Stockholm's. Reservations are offered, so call ahead to lock down your table. Put the suit away when heading to Stockholm's — dress is casual, as are the vibes. Catering is also available if you'd like to serve Stockholm's' tasty dishes at your next party. You can also grab your grub to go. Free parking is available right next door. Dining at Stockholm's will set you back about $30 per person on average. Short on cash? No problem. Stockholm's happily accepts all major credit cards.306 W State StGeneva, IL US
Flossmoor Station Restaurant & BreweryRead MoreWhile most people saw a worn-out and rickety building when they looked at the old Flossmoor Train Station, Dean and Carol Armstrong saw potential. The duo had often dreamed of opening a brewery of their own and thought the Flossmoor building—with it's rich history, rustic wood fixtures, and lofty ceilings—could be the perfect venue. After months of scheming, toiling, and repair work, Dean and Carolyn opened the doors to Flossmoor Station Restaurant, inviting guests to bask beneath the sun on the lush outdoor patio, sample their handcrafted beers, and peruse their menu of homemade dishes. Today, Flossmoor Station has become a bustling gathering place, where locals and tourists alike clink glasses as passing Metra trains toot their horns in the distance. In the kitchen, chefs whip up entrees infused with beer from the brewery—such as the Station Master Wheat Ale-battered fish and chips, a dish that was lauded by reporters on Chicago's Best. Meanwhile, in the upstairs fermentation vats, skilled brew-masters fold pale malts and specialty grains into award-winning wheat beers, brown ales, and IPAs—including the refreshing Zephyr Golden Ale and the aromatic Gandy Dancer Honey Ale.1035 Sterling AvenueFlossmoor, IL US
Acquaviva Winery -Read MorePicturesque rows of vines and trellises blanket Acquaviva Winery's 40-acre estate. But this idyllic outdoor setting is hardly the only draw. In fact, it may even be overshadowed by the elegant edifice standing nearby. That would be Acquaviva's tasting room, full service restaurant, and marketplace. This structure, whose architecture and decor are the work of artist Andrew Zabela, features the rich color palette and complexity associated with the high Renaissance. Domed ceilings display elaborate, gold-painted plaster filigrees, which, in turn, frame Zabela's hand-painted murals. The elaborateness of the decor actually stands in stark contrast to the simplicity of the wines. "We have a minimal intervention approach to our process," says wine maker Sergio Benavides, "permitting our terroir, grapes, and vines to speak for themselves." He manages every acre of the vineyards, coaxing flavor from 23 different varieties of grapes. His care and tending pay off: virtually every bottle of wine the vineyard produces, from the Bianco Bello to the Frontenac, boasts multiple awards and notes of robust self-esteem.47W614 Route 38Maple Park, IL US


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Woman killed by off-duty officer's gun at party laid to rest Saturday
DETROIT (WXYZ) - The young woman who died after taking a bullet from an off-duty officer's gun at a party was laid to rest Saturday in an emotional service.
24-year-old Adaisha Miller was about to turn 25 and was celebrating her birthday at a fish fry hosted by a DPD officer last weekend when she was killed in the freak accident.
According to police investigators Adaisha was dancing with the officer, Isaac Parrish, when she grabbed him from behind and somehow triggered his semiautomatic pistol that was concealed and holstered.
At Saturday's funeral family members and friends of Adaisha continued to question the validity of that explanation. The 24-year-old's mother, Yolanda McNair, says she does not have closure.
"The questions are still there. The questions are still there," McNair told Action News.
A friend of Adaisha's father echoed those sentiments.
"I just hope that the truth comes out. Her father is like my uncle and I just want the truth to come out," said Kevin Ragland.
DPD's internal affairs is still investigating the incident. The officer involved has been placed on administrative duty.


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Pedal Genie stomp box
Pedal Genie is a Netflix-like service for guitar pedals. It's great. But my first experience was offputting. A strange generic metal box arrived in the mail with a lot of unidentified knobs. It made sort-of-distorted sounds when plugged into a guitar and amp. I wasn't sure how to use it! So I immediately issued a complaint to Pedal Genie. An email came back in response saying it was actually a "one-off," "hand-wired" "work of art," implying that I didn't appreciate such a fine custom pedal. They were right. I plugged it back in and indeed learned to like the Caroline Guitar Company Cannonball that they had sent.
File alongside other consumer complaints: "My caviar tastes salty" and "My Harley is too conspicuous, loud."


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Chemical constituents and free radical scavenging activity of corn pollen collected from Apis mellifera hives compared to floral corn pollen at Nan, Thailand
1 Program of Biotechnology, Faculty of Science, Chulalongkorn University, 254 Phayathai Road, Bangkok, 10330, Thailand
2 Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, Chulalongkorn University, 254 Phayathai Road, Bangkok, 10330, Thailand
3 Honeybee Research Group, National Institute of Livestock and Grassland Science, Ibaraki, 305-0901, Japan
4 Division of Applied Bioscience, Graduate School of Agriculture, Hokkaido University, Sapporo, 060-8589, Japan
5 Department of Biology, Faculty of Science, Chulalongkorn University, 254 Phayathai Road, Bangkok, 10330, Thailand
BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine 2012, 12:45 doi:10.1186/1472-6882-12-45Published: 18 April 2012
Bee pollen is composed of floral pollen mixed with nectar and bee secretion that is collected by foraging honey (Apis sp.) and stingless bees. It is rich in nutrients, such as sugars, proteins, lipids, vitamins and flavonoids, and has been ascribed antiproliferative, anti-allergenic, anti-angiogenic and free radical scavenging activities. This research aimed at a preliminary investigation of the chemical constituents and free radical scavenging activity in A. mellifera bee pollen.
Bee pollen was directly collected from A. mellifera colonies in Nan province, Thailand, in June, 2010, whilst floral corn (Zea mays L.) pollen was collected from the nearby corn fields. The pollen was then sequentially extracted with methanol, dichloromethane (DCM) and hexane, and each crude extract was tested for free radical scavenging activity using the DPPH assay, evaluating the percentage scavenging activity and the effective concentration at 50% (EC50). The most active crude fraction from the bee pollen was then further enriched for bioactive components by silica gel 60 quick and adsorption or Sephadex LH-20 size exclusion chromatography. The purity of all fractions in each step was observed by thin layer chromatography and the bioactivity assessed by the DPPH assay. The chemical structures of the most active fractions were analyzed by nuclear magnetic resonance.
The crude DCM extract of both the bee corn pollen and floral corn pollen provided the highest active free radical scavenging activity of the three solvent extracts, but it was significantly (over 28-fold) higher in the bee corn pollen (EC50 = 7.42 ± 0.12 μg/ml), than the floral corn pollen (EC50 = 212 ± 13.6% μg/ml). After fractionation to homogeneity, the phenolic hydroquinone and the flavone 7-O-R-apigenin were found as the minor and major bioactive compounds, respectively. Bee corn pollen contained a reasonably diverse array of nutritional components, including biotin (56.7 μg/100 g), invert sugar (19.9 g/100 g), vitamin A and β carotene (1.53 mg/100 g).
Bee pollen derived from corn (Z. mays), a non-toxic or edible plant, provided a better free radical scavenging activity than floral corn pollen.


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Is Lawrence Block giving his stamp-collecting hit man the last word?
If 'Hit Me' (Mulholland Books) turns out to be Lawrence Block's last work of fiction, as the 74-year-old mystery grandmaster suggested to the New York Daily News it might be, then it's a fine finale for a writer who never stopped growing, and who allowed some of his series characters the same privilege of changing.
I can't remember if I first found Block through his old fiction-writing column in Writer's Digest, or through one of his early Matthew Scudder or Bernie Rhodenbarr mysteries. But from the beginning I found his writing like pizza: good even in its ordinary manifestations, mind-blowing in its excellent ones. As a reader, I feel the same way about his late friend and occasional collaborator, Donald E. Westlake. As professional writers of popular fiction, they saw their job as keeping readers entertained enough to turn the page, and turn the pages we did. »Read Full Blog Post
'50 Shades of Grey' gets a 'Spank!' spoof at Turner Hall
50 shades of 'Spank!'
It's sultry. It's steamy. And it's not what you think. »Read Full Article
Imagine Dragons delivers powerful show at sold-out Eagles Ballroom
With a short but memorable set at Rock the Green in Veterans Park last September, Las Vegas-based alternative-rock act Imagine Dragons declared itself to anyone watching as an exciting live band on the rise.
Saturday night at the Rave, the band more than delivered on its promise. »Read Full Article
MSO's stunning, wide-ranging look at Rachmaninoff
If the name Rachmaninoff is synonymous with piano concertos for you, you're not alone. You're also missing a big part of the picture.
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In Tandem's 'Beast on the Moon' capture's young couple's struggles to move on from painful past
In the first scene of Richard Kalinoski's "Beast on the Moon" - now on stage in a beautiful and nuanced production at In Tandem's Tenth Street Theatre - 19-year-old Aram Tomasian learns that his newly arrived child bride is not the girl he'd been promised.
"I ordered the girl in this picture and they sent me someone else," Aram pouts. Yes, 15-year-old Seta replies, but "I am the same girl who wrote you." Eager to please but also slightly impish, Seta can't resist adding that she is also prettier than the pictured girl. »Read Full Article


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Kerry is out West today talking about protecting consumers from mortgage brokers, credit card companies, and payday lenders with a partially new plan designed to attack President Bush as "not on families' side."
He begins his day in the non-battleground state of California in most non-battleground city of San Francisco with a 12:15 pm ET town hall just outside the city and a 3:00 pm ET fundraiser inside it. Kerry then flies to Everett, WA, just outside of Seattle, for an 8:15 pm ET town hall and an 11:30 am ET fundraiser in downtown Seattle.
Kerry has one event tomorrow in Tacoma, WA, before heading to Nantucket, where he'll spend the entire week except for a trip to the American Legion convention on Wednesday, one day after Bush addresses the same group.
Senator John Edwards today has a single 11:30 am ET event in St. Charles, MO, before heading to Washington for the weekend, and his wife Elizabeth Edwards has a single 9:30 am ET event in Tampa, also before heading to Washington.
ABC News Vote 2004: Bush v. Kerry:
Barb Chiamulera of Florence, WI, speaking with the Los Angeles Times, precisely placed the presidential contest in these stark terms: "disappointment in Bush" vs. "uncertainty about Kerry." There's the rub!
Ron Brownstein and Kathleen Hennessy roll out the paper's day two poll numbers from Ohio, Missouri, and Wisconsin and the president is edging out (within margins of error) Sen. Kerry in all three. And perhaps we should start listening to all those folks who keep telling you (and us) that Missouri is tightening up! LINK
Ohio: Bush 49% Kerry 44%
Wisconsin: Bush 48% Kerry 44%
Missouri: Bush 46% Kerry 44%
(Even Ken Mehlman would have to concede Sen. Kerry's consistency here!)
" … the state surveys underscore Kerry's difficulty in converting a general desire for change into support for his candidacy."
The Wall Street Journal 's John Harwood writes up the latest Journal/NBC News poll, which shows President Bush with 47 percent support nationally to Senator Kerry's 45 percent, inside the 3.5 percent margin of error.
Harwood Notes, "Three years after the attacks of Sept. 11, 2001 transformed [Bush's] presidency, his handling of the war on terror continues to give him a solid foundation of support," though "majorities disapproving of his approach to critical foreign and domestic issues alike and saying his policies on Iraq, health care and jobs and the economy need "major adjustments" or outright reversal. Among the one in five voters who say they are undecided or leaning one way but open to persuasion, those majorities are overwhelming." LINK
Other highlights: Kerry ahead by 4 points in 17 battleground states, and a whopping 60 percent wrong-track number.
Complete poll results: LINK
Today's Washington Wire has all sort of fun stuff, including additional WSJ/NBC numbers, a vague hint at a kicked-around major tax change, and booking and battleground state book tour wars from Kitty Kelley and Robert Rubin.
The Wall Street Journal 's John McKinnon details a new Kerry plan to deal with predatory lenders which advisers see as "a bold strike by Mr. Kerry against the middle-class squeeze he often cites" and part of an effort to "assail President Bush's record on credit practices, saying he's 'not on families' side.'" The plan features not only some new ideas, but others based on policies Kerry previously advocated, as well as those championed by Sen. Edwards during his presidential bid.


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Revell Ag Ferrari 308 Gtb
Posted 11 December 2007 - 01:48 PM
The body proportions looks good, but slighty a bit "narrow" in width, the rear fender section is also a bit too short at the end. Seperate lower front & rear (with molded in bumper) body valences & one piece front bumper/grille unit , seperate top engine cooling vents panel, seperate driver door mirror......molded in "thin" wippers.
Interior is the strong point, one piece interior tub with molded center console, nicely detailed seperate door panels, dash, steering wheel, correct patern seats & shifter.
The "textured" platform is as expected pretty basic, minimal engraved details: "A" arms, engine oil pan, rear muffler box with seperate twin exhaust tips & 2 plastic axles/4 "flat"back plates.
Wheels are nicely detailed, tires are the generic Monogram Michelin TRX's, the diameter size looks perfect but slighltly narrow tread. Clear parts includes "one piece": windshield, side 3/4 & back windows, 4 rear lights & 2 front corner lights.
Nice decal sheet made by excellent Cartograph, plates for various Euro countries, ferrari logos: body/wheels/steering & dash gauges, nice touch from Revell AG. No "Chrome plate" of wheels, shiffter & twin exhaust tips as Monogram did.
A simple "dry" assembly of this simple kit gives an idea of what to expect...not bad at all
Posted 11 December 2007 - 02:13 PM
Posted 11 December 2007 - 02:36 PM
Is this mold the same one that was used to produced the Magnum PI model a few years ago. I remember that kit as being a real pain to build.
No. completely different tool. this ones light years more accurate then the Magnum PI kit.
Posted 11 December 2007 - 03:32 PM
The Revell US 308GTB in 1/25 scale was made as a "full" detail kit back in 1979, was modified as Magnum P.I. version: GTS with removable roof in 1982, the kit as a bad body :proportions are not as good as the monogram kit + the "real" rubber tires are way too "beefy" & oversize toy looking, interior & engine are passable, fitting of parts is not perfect, no wonder Revell AG took the Monogram 308 kit.
Posted 11 December 2007 - 04:36 PM
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Posted 29 January 2008 - 03:02 AM
More pics of my 308
The tail lights are the only part of this kit that can use some tweaking.
Posted 31 January 2008 - 09:43 AM
A few moments ago I didn't know if any existed in kit form, now I know exactly which kit to purchase! As a bonus, both my LHS stock Revell of Germany kits...even though I've only bought 2 I know they are there, so I should have little trouble finding this one!
Posted 31 January 2008 - 09:52 AM
then again, why not?
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Clean & Clear makeup dissolving facial cleansing wipes
75 reviews
72% would repurchase
Package Quality: 3.4
Price: $$
Package Quality: 3.4
Price: $$
on 1/21/2012 8:39:00 AM
Age: 44-55
Skin: Dry, Fair, Cool
Hair: Brown, Wavy, Coarse
Eyes: Brown
My review is the complete opposite of the reviewer before me - I love these wipes and, based on the great reviews here, I've tried the makeup dissolving cleanser from Clean and Clear and I HATE it (and, for what it's worth, at least in Canada, it hasn't been discontinued). I guess this just goes to show how different we all are and how something one person loves, another finds dreadful.
These wipes are effective at removing all my makeup - face and eye makeup, including MAC Pro Longwear conealer, which can be hard to budge. They leave my face feeling clean and refreshed and I like the light scent of these - it's also refreshing. I always stock up on a new package or 2 when they are on sale and keep one in my gym bag and one in my desk at work to refresh at the end of the day in the warmer weather.
on 1/18/2012 1:57:00 PM
Age: 30-35
Skin: Acne-prone, Fair-Medium, Not Sure
Hair: Brunette, Straight, Other
Eyes: Blue
I used to use the Clean & Clear Foaming Cleanser, which was sadly discontinued. Bought these last week and wow do they burn! Didnt expect them to burn my face so bad. Wont be buying again.
on 12/16/2011 12:21:00 PM
Age: 19-24
Skin: Combination, Medium Brown, Cool
Hair: Brown, Kinky, Coarse
Eyes: Brown
I adore these. I was devoted to the Yes to Cucumbers Facial Wipes but the price was a bit off putting after awhile and I wasn't sure how effective they really were. These wipes, however, do exactly what they say they will. I was surprised by how moist they WEREN'T and thought they wouldn't work, but one wipe took off all my concealer and foundation, along with my mascara. It leaves my face feeling tingly (the acid in it I guess) and fresh. The price is reasonable as well. I highly recommend these. :]
on 10/14/2011 11:35:00 PM
Age: 19-24
Skin: Oily, Tan, Not Sure
Hair: Brunette, Other, Other
Eyes: Brown
I actually don't use cleansing wipes in my regular routine but I think they are great to use while traveling. It saves me from the hassle of taking more products, and having too many steps.
I thought these wipes were a great price and they worked very well. I wear full eye-make up but no foundation and I thought these worked great to clean up all my gel eye-liner, mascara, etc. I still rinsed my face afterwards but that is just a personal preference. If I couldn't have I probably would have still been fine.
I think these are great, and when I need wipes again I plan on going straight for these! They weren't harsh, or very drying. They were also sufficiently moist but not messy.
on 10/11/2011 10:15:00 PM
Age: 44-55
Skin: Dry, Fair, Cool
Hair: Brown, Wavy, Coarse
Eyes: Brown
I always stock up on these great wipes when I see them on sale. They are mild but effective, removing just about all my makeup - face and eyes - without irritation or any annoying sort of smell. They're great for travelling and for carrying in my gym bag for quick cleanups that leave my face feeling refreshed but not dried up. I think of all the facial cleansing wipes I've tried, these are probably my favourites.
on 8/12/2011 10:08:00 AM
Age: 18 & Under
Skin: Combination, Olive, Not Sure
Hair: Black, Other, Other
Eyes: Brown
Pro's: Cheap, easy to find, comes with a lot, large wipes, oil free.
Con's: Packaging.
This is a really good makeup remover. I really prefer it over Almay Wipes. It says its oil free, they don't make your skin feel oily, they just make it LOOK very oily. I suggest rinsing after, or using a blot powder/ oil blotting sheets. They really take away ALL makeup. Fluidline, Prolong Wear Foundation, Dior Mascara. EVERYTHING.
Definitely buy again!
on 8/8/2011 2:05:00 AM
Age: 36-43
Skin: Acne-prone, Fair, Neutral
Hair: Brunette, Wavy, Medium
Eyes: Blue
I like the fact that these remove makeup entirely from my eyes without irritation ~ and I wear quite a bit of eye makeup, so I am really impressed by these. I use them before I use my normal gentle cleansing gel. I wouldn't rely on these and nothing else to cleanse because for some reason they seem to leave a slighlty oily feel residue on my face, even though they are oil free. I do like them better than any other wipe I have tried and I break out frequently, so I am hoping since they are from the Clean & Clear line that they won't cause breakouts. I will buy them again.
on 8/2/2011 1:20:00 PM
Age: 30-35
Skin: Combination, Medium, Neutral
Hair: Brunette, Wavy, Coarse
Eyes: Brown
I never really was devoted to a particular wipe until now. I don't break out from these. Also, I like the fact that these wipes aren't soaked and they don't leave a sticky residue behind. I don't have to rinse after using these wipes. I do feel that they do a good job removing makeup. However, for a full face and a smoky eye, I usually use two wipes to remove makeup. I usually don't rely on makeup wipes to clean my face alone. I like to use them first before using my clarisonic and cleanser. I get a super clean face after doing this routine. But, if you are wearing little makup and are too tired to do your typical routine, these are great for the occasional quick clean up. Also, these wipes are gentle and don't sting my eyes.
on 7/28/2011 12:08:00 AM
Age: 18 & Under
Skin: Combination, Fair-Medium, Neutral
Hair: Brown, Wavy, Medium
Eyes: Brown
I usually use eye mu remover and just wash fdn off w/water&cleanse. But Mineral Power is quite heavy and so is Dream Mousse. I was looking. For Neutrogena ones but this was chaper so I got these. The cloth is really soft and doesn't tug at my lashes. And pretty cheap at $7.25 CDN too! There's only 25 but I only use 1/4 per day so it should last me more than 3mos
on 7/27/2011 5:14:00 PM
Age: 18 & Under
Skin: Combination, Fair-Medium, Neutral
Hair: Brown, Straight, Medium
Eyes: Brown
Going on a trip or a weekend sleepover with your besties? These wipes are what you need! There portable and great for just throwing in your overpriced designer purse and running out the door. And H2o is not needed , so there is no water required to wash away residue... Also they are oil free so they wound leave a shine or dry out your skin like other alcohol-based clensing wipes. And most importantly every swipe of mascara and every smear of lipstick is G-O-N-E! Your face will be smoother and fresher than a babys bottom!
But what they dont want to tell you is... Couch potato friendly! :D
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Gurgaon hotels
Gurgaon, India
Once a quiet suburb of Delhi, Gurgaon has blossomed into a thriving city of over one million people. The city is known as one of the shopping capitals of India and has many shopping malls, including the massive DLF Mega Mall and MGF Metropolitan. There are also a number of cultural opportunities to view art and the history of the area. A wave of international companies such as Coca-Cola have made Gurgaon one of the most prosperous suburbs of Delhi.
Gurgaon Attractions
- Kingdom of Dreams
- Gurgaon Sahara Mall
- Sultanpur National Park Bird Sanctuary
Gurgaon Activities
- Swim and plummet down the waterslides at Gurgaon's Wet and Wild Resort
- See contemporary Indian art at the Devi Art Foundation
- Catch an exciting cricket match at Tau Devi Lal Stadium
Getting There & Around
Gurgaon can be reached by plane via the Indira Gandhi International Airport. The Yellow Line of the Delhi Metro also services the area to Connaught Place, which takes a little less than an hour. Many people come from Delhi by National Highway 8.
The public transport in Gurgaon is not good, so most people get around by motorized rickshaw or private car.
The Gurgaon Rundown
Once a small fishing village, India's Gurgaon has grown into a sophisticated urban city. High-rise buildings, large modern hospitals, and new areas like Cyber City greet tourists as they visit and explore the city. Leisure parks like Kingdom of Dreams, as well as golf courses provide recreation and a great way to spend the day with family and friends. Retail stores are abundant in Gurgaon, and travelers can discover more than 40 different malls such as Ambiance, Metropolitan and Sahara.
For sports enthusiasts, Gurgaonhas plenty of stadiums like Tau Devi Lal and Nehru, where games of cricket, football or basketball can be watched. For a bite to eat and a night out on the town, this Indian city offers plenty of wine bars, restaurants, bars and dance clubs. For international visitors, take note that the drinking age in this Delhi suburb is 25 years old, which is slightly higher than other countries. Gurgaon,although growing, still has some kinks to work out with some public services, however travelers will find this city in India a fun, enjoyable and welcoming holiday spot.
When to Go
The Delhi area, including Gurgaon, has a climate that can be somewhat unforgiving. Extremely hot summers, monsoon rains and frigid winters leave tourists short windows of opportunity to visit. From April to October, the summer temperatures can be scorching, while the winter months of December and January see freezing temperatures. From July to September, flooding from heavy rains can leave roads submerged and impassable. The best time to visit Gurgaon is from February to March or October to November, which offer pleasant temperatures and nice weather.
- February to March (spring): 24°C (74°F)
April to October (summer): 39°C (101°F)
October to November (fall): 28°C (82°F)
Getting There
The Indira Gandhi International Airport is right across the border from Gurgaon. This large airport has several terminals and many amenities for travellers coming into the country, including rail and taxi services.
Gurgaon is served by the Delhi Metro, which runs daily and provides tourists with transportation to destinations like Qutub Minar, Saket and Connaught Place. Gurgaonis also a stop on the Delhi to Jaipur railway; the number of trains each day is rather limited.
The DTC and Haryana buses travel down Delhi's National Highway 8. Buses going to Gurgaonshould be boarded at Dhaula Kuan or in Karol Bagh.
- By air: Indira Gandhi International Airport fights will bring you to and from the Gurgaon region as well as to other national and international destinations
- By train: Hop on the Delhi Metro to visit must-see tourist spots
- By bus: DTC and Haryana buses will get you to Gurgaon on a budget
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The sisters: A rational Ingrid (Rachel Boston) and sexy, free-spirited Freya (Jenna Dewan-Tatum).
goddess of love and beauty in Norse mythology, Old Norse Freyja, related to Old English frea "lord," Old Saxon frua, Middle Dutch vrouwe "woman, wife," German Frau; see frau).
Frigga is usually considered the goddess of married love; Freya, the goddess of love, the northern Venus. Actually, Frigga is of the Aesir family of Scandinavian myth; Freya, of the Vanir family; the two lines of belief merged, and the two goddesses are sometimes fused, and sometimes confused. [Joseph T. Shipley, "The Origins of English Words," 1984]