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Can There Be Too Many Sticky Notes?
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You have too many sticky notes if:
you can no longer see the outer frame of your computer monitor
you have written sticky notes that are still around from 3 months ago
you have an assortment of colors… in every room, in every drawer in your home!
you have several of them posted but are "blind" to what you've written on them
you have them plastered on your calendar or desk but never read or act on them
you are considering making some into origami cranes
and No….
You have just the right amount of sticky notes if:
you are using them for page markers when studying or researching
purchase a pack of them and it lasts you 6-9 months
you use them to remind your teenagers not to forget something
you write on them, complete the task (take action) and throw them away weekly
I have seen many people use sticky notes to write down things they do not want to forget and that's a good idea. The system falls apart, however, when the notes are lost or scattered all over the place. Basically, you have too many sticky notes if you write on them but then never take action…. I gave up on sticky notes a long time ago, I use index cards. For more information on how I use index cards to capture my thoughts and next action steps go to Capture those thoughts! and The Worst Use of Your Mind.
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With an eye on a spate of regional airlines being sold off, pilots at American Eagle say that parent-company American Airlines would need to make the case that a spin-off would be good for Eagle employees.
"Although we are not positive that Eagle will be divested, every indication is that a divestiture is more real today than ever before," says Tony Guiterreiz, chairman of the Air Line Pilots Association unit that represents Eagle pilots, in a letter to his fellow pilots. "There is no surprise that in the wake of significant mainline consolidation over the past few years, regional airlines are following suit."
After discussions with American Eagle CEO Dan Garton, Guiterrez explains that while nothing has been decided, management is seriously considering the possibility.
Eagle pilots were told that by September an investment bank could be placed under contract to advise management concerning a divestiture and to evaluate Eagle's financials and market position.
Four regional carriers have become powerhouses in the industry, through recent acquisitions. Republic Airways Holdings operates Shuttle America, Chautauqua and Republic Airways and acquired Midwest Airlines and Frontier Airlines last year; Pinnacle Airlines acquired Colgan Air in 2007 and recently acquired Mesaba Airlines; SkyWest acquired ASA in 2005 and this week announced the acquisition of ExpressJet; and Trans States has acquired Compass Airlines.
A spokesperson from American Airlines says that an Eagle spinoff could be in the future. "Back in June, American reiterated its intent to evaluate the possible divestiture of American Eagle," the spokesperson says. "That has not changed."
Guiterrez tells pilots that Eagle could be sold to a "strategic buyer" or a private equity firm; through a merger or acquisition by another carrier; a public offering where stock is sold or a stock split divestiture.


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If an F-1 international student would like to work on campus at Friends University, he or she needs to obtain a Social Security card first. With the assistance of the International Advising Office, the student needs to complete/obtain the following documents:
Students will generally receive their Social Security card within 30 days, but actual processing times may vary.
Individuals in F-2 status may not accept employment per United States Citizenship and Immigration Services guidelines and therefore are not eligible to apply for a Social Security card.


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Michael and I had been friends since going to college together. We graduated in 2003, and I came to Texas to start graduate school at Texas A&M University. He stayed in Virginia to work on his Master's degree at Radford University. We kept in touch and over time, talking once a month grew into talking every day.
We started our relationship in September of 2006. Having a long distance relationship was hard, but we managed to see each other about every other month, each taking turns to fly to Texas or Virginia. On February 8th, Michael was flying into town to spend the week with me for Valentine's Day. There is a tree on TAMU's campus called the Century Tree where it's tradition for couples to get engaged under. Legend has it if you walk under the tree a certain direction with your sweetheart, that's who you're going to marry.
Mike told me that his mom worked with an alum from TAMU who got engaged under the Century Tree, and would like for him to take some pictures of it for her while he was here. I picked him up from the airport, and told him we could stop by on the way back to my house. As we were walking to the tree from my parking lot, it was a hot day, and he had his coat on. I asked him if he was hot, and he wouldn't answer me. Unknown to me, he had the ring hidden in his coat. We got to the tree, took some pictures, and when we were done, he said there was just one more thing he had to do. He got down on one knee, and asked me to marry him. I was so shocked and surprised, that I asked him if he was serious. Needless to say, he was.


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Ex-CIA agent John Kiriakou, who blew the whistle on torture authorized by the administration of President George W. Bush, is accused of leaking classified information to journalists on the identities of a "covert CIA officer" and details on the other role of "another CIA employee in classified activities." He was indicted in April on charges that included one count of violating the Intelligence Identities Protection Act, three counts of violating the Espionage Act and one count for "allegedly lying to the Publications Review Board of the CIA" so he could include classified information in his book.
In a latest development in the case, Kiriakou's defense is pushing for classified information on the CIA's capture of alleged al Qaeda operative, Abu Zubaydah. It also is seeking testimony from journalists on the "leaks" and "emails," which detail the "CIA's unsuccessful requests to stop the New York Times from publishing an article that named one of the exposed operatives," according to the Associated Press.
The defense filed a motion on October 9 indicating it would like to depose three journalists. It notes, "The disclosures alleged in Counts 1 through 4 of the lndictment relate to Mr. Kiriakou's purported discussions with Journalist A and Journalist B or Researcher 1, regarding the identity and/or association of two individuals–Covert Officer A and Officer B to the Rendition, Detention, and Interrogation Program (the "RDI Program")."
Also, the motion makes the factual argument that "no record of interviews or any other statements to the government by Journalist A, Journalist B or Researcher 1" have been produced for the defense nor has the government provided any "context for the overall scheme or process," which Kiriakou "allegedly disclosed" information. Particularly, there is no information in discovery evidence that has been provided to the defense on whether the journalists had "independent sources for the classified information."
The motion shows that the defense wanted to subpoena three journalists. Who are they?
Jesselyn Radack of the Government Accountability Project has written about the case. On April 9 of this year, in a guest post for then-Salon columnist Glenn Greenwald, she wrote Matthew Cole of ABC News is "Journalist A" and "Journalist B" is Scott Shane of the New York Times.
On October 10, Radack sent a message on Twitter indicating two journalists had been subpoenaed.
In a message that followed, she noted these two journalists are referred to in the indictment against Kiriakou. The government, however, has not subpoenaed these journalists. So, she suggested Kiriakou was backed into a corner, where he would appear to be violating press freedom by subpoenaing them for his defense:
Marcy Wheeler of Emptywheel.net reminded Radack that Shane had "two dozen" sources for his article on Kiriakou. This prompted Radack to respond with a message that stated Shane was not one of the journalists subpoenaed:
On April 6, Radack wrote, "Two of the Espionage Act charges stem from Kiriakou's alleged communications with New York Times reporter Scott Shane, for a story he wrote in 2008 and for which – Wheeler reports – Shane had "around 23 other sources (including former CIA Executive Director Buzzy Krongard)." Yet again, Kiriakou – who blew the whistle on waterboarding – is the only one to be charged, and 3 1/2 years after the article was published as a result of an investigation having nothing to do with the Shane article."
Radack posted a cryptic tweet after this exchange:
Who is Julie Tate? Her name has not surfaced yet in coverage of Kiriakou's case.
On January 23, 2012, Tate was listed as a "staff writer" for Greg Miller's story on Kiriakou being charged. She contributed to a story on the International Committee on the Red Cross concluding in a "secret report that the Bush administration's treatment of al Qaeda captives had 'constituted torture.'" She helped research an article on the waterboarding and "rough interrogation" (torture) of Abu Zubaydah, which included quotes from Kiriakou. She contributed to two stories on revelations related to CIA prisons in 2007.
Tate supplied research to all of these stories. She was on the the CIA torture beat when the leak allegedly happened. Her Twitter account says she is a researcher for the Washington Post. It is likely and possible that she is Researcher 1.
Additionally, Radack highlighted Cole in an update to her guest post at Salon:
"Journalist A" in the Kiriakou indictment, Matthew Cole (who allegedly received illegal leaks from Kiriakou), is turning out to be a mercurial character. As Politico's Josh Gerstein reported, Cole "worked until earlier this year as a producer for ABC News's investigative unit … Cole's alleged role also raises questions about whether Cole, whose website indicates he was working on a book at the time, was straddling the line between traditional journalism and information-gathering for lawyers representing Guantánamo detainees. … Public court papers don't offer much in the way of context for Cole's interaction with the defense investigator." Nor does Cole's website, which was taken down after Gerstein's article on Monday but can be seen here, elucidate the matter.
Cole's removed website also says that Cole is "currently under contract to write a book for Simon & Schuster," but as Jason Leopold—lead investigative reporter for Truthout.org – told me, Cole's Simon & Schuster contract was cancelled. [emphasis not added]
Cole, according to Radack's Salon report, allegedly received illegal leaks.
What about Journalist "B"? Radack claims it is not Shane. So, who could this person be? Or, perhaps, Radack was confused?
The tweets from Radack suggest only two journalists have been subpoenaed, even though the motion for depositions includes a request for three witnesses. Is it possible that Radack thought Journalist B was now Tate? Was she unaware that the defense was referring to a Researcher 1?
These are the questions that members of the press covering Kiriakou's case should probably be asking. There are three journalists at the center of this leak prosecution. (One of them, Cole, seems like someone, who deserves particular scrutiny. How has he helped the government pursue Kiriakou?)
All three of the witnesses are likely to claim "reporter's privilege." If that happens, the government will be arguing in one leaks case (US v. Sterling) that reporters do not have the privilege to protect themselves from being forced to testify and in another (US v. Kiriakou) that reporters do have a privilege to protect themselves from providing testimony.
By subpoenaing journalists for their defense, it seems like Kiriakou and his defense have a complete disregard for press freedom. Steven Aftergood of Secrecy News has described the request for depositions "a new challenge to press independence." However, the flipside is the government has put Kiriakou and his defense in this situation.
The government makes references to these three journalists in their indictment against Kiriakou, but they have refused to seek testimony from the journalists. This puts Kiriakou and his defense in a position where they can either request depositions and appear to be attacking freedom of the press or they can choose to not seek any more information on the journalists and the information, which the government is believed to be using for prosecution.
If the prosecution is completely bogus and about to collapse, the public relations disaster that could occur as a result of these journalist subpoenas now gives the government the leverage to push Kiriakou to accept a plea deal. Radack has written, "For these heavy-handed, oh-so-serious, America-harming, foreign nation-benefitting Espionage Act charges, the government [is] willing to let Kiriakou plead guilty to a single felony with no jail time."
The government just wants to demonstrate and prove that it is not waging a war on whistleblowers and has ample legal justification for prosecuting people like Kiriakou, even if they cause no harm whatsoever to national security.
It is similar to what happened to NSA whistleblower Thomas Drake. In that case, the government referenced newspaper articles in the indictment but sought to preclude Drake and his defense from discussing the articles in open court. The judge was completely opposed to subpoenaing any of the authors of those articles to testify in court. Though the judge rejected the prosecution's motion, it demonstrated the US government is willing to manipulate press coverage or involvement in alleged acts and play legal games to give it an edge in prosecuting those accused of leaks. And, Drake pled guilty to misdemeanor because the government's case completely fell apart, which is what could happen with the government's case against Kiriakou if the defense is able to get the information it seeks.


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The Spirit of Aikido: Learning, Feeling, and Transmitting the Essence
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by Kanshu Sunadomari
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"Bu(do) is love. The true martial way of Japan is a spirit of peace which strives to pacify conflict before it arises. This is (the way of) Aikido.
In ages past, the way of the martial arts was a tool used to kill and conquer. Yet when it was all said and done, such a way was misguided and led to self destruction. Aikido, however, is (the way of) harmony, it is a manifestation of the fundamental vast spirit of the universe. Without understanding this spirit it is impossible to progress in Aikido and (practicing it) has no meaning. By fostering this spirit, Aikido also becomes a method for self-defense, as well as, a regimen to maintain health and beauty." - Words of the Founder, Morihei Ueshiba
This excerpt is taken from an interview of the Founder on May 26, 1961 during his visit to Kumamoto.
A Lifetime of Training: Pursuing Technique that Touches Our Partners' Hearts
The following are excerpts from Sunadomari Sensei's instruction at the 351st Blackbelt Seminar which took place on January 23, 2005 in Kumamoto City, Japan.
The Practice of Taisabaki (Turning of the body)
In cases where our partner attacks from a distance, taisabaki is of the utmost importance. Without being able to properly pivot or turn the body correctly, it is impossible to absorb your partners' attack and you will inevitably conflict with them. Turning and pivoting from the hips is extremely important. It is essential to harmoniously connect with our partner rather than try to knock them down. By releasing strength and tension from the body and just turning from the hips we can evade our partners attack. Through the practice of this type of taisabaki, we can continue to train and perform technique throughout our life even as we grow old.
Endeavor to Develop Technique which Conveys your Spirit
We must develop technique that embodies and expresses our spirit. As we grow old, technique that fails to transmit the spirit through the physical body has no meaning. Preaching about love without being able to transmit it to others is fruitless. We must reach a point where we physically manifest the spirit through the physical body. Just what is the Founder referring to by his words "Aiki is love" and "transforming an enemy into an enemy no more?" We must spend a significant amount of time studying how to incorporate these words into our physical technique.
Increasing use of physical power leads to self destruction
Taisabaki is most important when dealing with an attack from a distance. In the cases where your partner is in close proximity, you must not rely on physical power when being grabbed or touched. To do so only creates a struggle between yourself and him/her. If you are stiff, you will be defeated the instant the attacker makes contact with you. Maintaining a feeling of entrusting yourself to your attacker is essential. By maintaining this state of heart and mind you can deal with your partner freely. The instant that you are touched, you must take hold of him/her by connecting with him. (One may think that) against an attacker grabbing strongly, you will be stopped. On the contrary, against hostile attackers, the techniques of Aiki Manseido will toss them with a force proportionate to the force that they put in. The more physical force that one uses the more harm one does to themselves. This is one way in which we can convey the spirit through the physical body. In such a way, we can clearly demonstrate to others that relying on physical power will lead to such ends. I feel that it is important to train Aikido throughout our lives with this purpose in mind in addition to training to improve our spirit and maintain our health.
The Physical Body is a Vessel for the Spirit
Recently there are increasingly more and more incidents of violent crime noted in the newspapers on a daily basis. I interpret this as a sign that peoples' hearts are fading away. A "person" is a spirit encompassed by a physical body. (In Japanese, "hito", the word for person, can be written with two kanji characters meaning "spirit/soul" and "to fix", "fasten" or "to keep") Throughout our lives, our aspirations and the purpose for which we do things shape us and can either serve to elevate and improve our spirit or allow us to fall prey to the temptations of evil.
Setting Our Sights on the Realization of the Founder's Vision of "Heaven on Earth"
We must unceasingly train ourselves and transmit to others the spirit of Aikido which the Founder left for us. The Founder said that the mission of Aikido is to create a heaven on earth. Furthermore, he states that: "the martial arts are a way through which we fulfill our divine mission by making the spirit of the universe our own and fostering within us a spirit of loving protection for all things." A spirit of loving protection for all things points to a feeling of brotherhood among all people on earth. There is no such thing as an "enemy" or an "ally" By training with this feeling and spirit a wonderful world will be born.
At each and every seminar, participants line up and Sunadomari Sensei allows each and every one to grab his wrist and feel his technique. This method of practice allows us as students to feel his kokyu power and to 'catch' the sensation of the mental/spiritual state that he has developed as a result of over sixty years of training. The instant that one grabs the power to fight disappears and an energy equal to the force of your attack returns back to you. In the fraction of a second being sensitive and perceptive enough to grasp the essence of Sensei's movement is an extremely difficult thing to do.
During this past seminar Sensei spoke in particular about "the significance of having a well-defined purpose for our actions" Previously he has also mentioned "the importance of acting in the moment while one is still at an age where we are able to move about freely." As a member of society in my late twenties, these words struck a chord. For young adults like myself, an age in which we will be faced with numerous social problems and must step into the leading role is quickly approaching. With this in mind, I strongly feel that now is the time to learn from the wisdom and experiences of our elders and deeply consider our purpose going forward in our adult lives.
The above text was edited and translated by Dennis Clark.


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present James Farmer as the Martin Luther King, Jr.
birthday speaker. Founding director of the Congress of
Racial Equality (CORE), Farmer is the only surviving
member of the "Big Four" civil rights leaders of the
1960s. He was a participant and organizer of many
freedom rides, one of which resulted in a 40-day
incarceration. A firm believer in Gandhi's policy of
nonviolence. Dr. Farmer has often been entangled in
violence. He escaped a lynch mob and an assassin, and
he survived a death warrant issued by the Ku Klux
Klan. He personally investigated the 1964 murders of the three CORE volunteers in Mississippi; the story of
those murders is the basis for Mississippi Burning (1988).
Dr. Farmer's devotion to the civil rights movement is
unending. Anytime Americans thought that the nation
had solved its race problem in the 1950s or 1960s. Dr.
Farmer says, "we woke up to the fact that we were
suffering from an illusion . . . the problem remains."
According to Dr. Farmer, the black movement now
faces a lack of centralization. Illiteracy, joblessness, drug
abuse, teen pregnancy, and inadequate housing are
among the issues that Dr. Farmer believes need to be
addressed. Affirmative action is one solution that Dr.
Farmer believes can work.
Dr. Farmer is a professor of history at Mary
Washington College in Virginia. His experiences in the
civil rights movement are recorded in his autobiography, Lay Bare the Heart: An Autobiography of the Civil Rights Movement (1985). He is currently working
on a book about where the movement will go next.
The lecture begins at 7:00, following a 5:30 reception
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Chicago River Canoe and Kayak has everything you need to enjoy the Chicago River; whether you're in the mood for a quick hour excursion or an afternoon getaway. Guided trips are available for all ability levels, including weekly trips through downtown Chicago, a sunset dinner trip at the Lagoons or a quieter trip down nearby streams.
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Set atop Water Tower Place, above prestigious North Michigan Avenue, this property is just an elevator ride from over 100 shops & boutiques and offers exceptional Lake Michigan and skyline views from each spacious guestroom. Recently opened, The dec Rooftop Bar provides a new and chic outdoor spot for sipping, savoring and socializing. Casual elegance and brasserie-inspired cuisine come together at deca RESTAURANT + BAR, serving inventive fare from morning to night. Enjoy easy access to such famed attractions as The Magnificent Mile, The Museum of Contemporary Art and The John Hancock Observatory or stay in and request an in-room visit from the popular Candy Man.
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Offers places to fish and picnic. Canoe access. Biking. A host for "A River Thru History" each September, where you can step back 200 years into Chicago's past with a festive gathering of fur trappers, settlers, craftsmen, and entertains along the banks of the Des Plaines River - www.ariverthruhistory.com.
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The Flossmoor Sculpture Gardens is an outdoor arts program that places sculptures in the village square, along charming residental streets and in the Flossmoor Sculpture and Garden Park.
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Sculpture from around the world is on display from sunrise to sunset at this park located in Schaumburg's Robert O. Atcher Municipal Center.
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Handcrafted Wine. Modern Casual Dining. Cooper's Hawk Winery & Restaurant opened in 2005 in Orland Park, a south suburb of Chicago. The concept was unique. They created a signature menu with a selection of dishes designed to pair perfectly with their own Cooper's Hawk wines, made in their own private winery. With sophisticated food and exceptional wines, the concept was born.The Cooper's Hawk concept includes four distinct components: an upscale casual dining restaurant, full-service bar, private barrel-aging room, and Napa-style tasting room and retail gift store…all under one roof. Each Cooper's Hawk location is distinctive in layout and décor, but carries the same warmth and elegance that guests have come to expect.
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First and only African American children's museum in the country for children ages 3-9. Interactive exhibits, unique programs. Focus on culture, history and contributions of African Americans.
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1325 seat proscenium theatre provides performance space for the nearly 200 public performances of the DePaul Theatre School.
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From the first class amenities and newly remodeled 2014 guestrooms and suites, to the magnificent ballroom, you can "Experience the feeling of a downtown atmosphere in the Chicago Southland."
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Founded as part of the International Hockey League in 1994, the Chicago Wolves have enjoyed two decades of consistent success on the ice as home to some of the most prominent names in American hockey, like Chris Chelios, Troy Murray and Rob Brown.
Fountain Square
Now celebrating its 34th year, Fountain Square Art Festival is the largest and oldest fine arts fair on Chicago's majestic North Shore. Featuring the eclectic works of more than 225 juried artists, this sprawling art showcase epitomizes words like "cosmopolitan" and "sophistication." The festival takes place in downtown Evanston, just steps from the eponymous Fountain Square. It also features a popular children's art tent with fun activities overseen by the acclaimed Evanston Art Center, food, and a soothing jazz-centric music lineup.
The Vow - The Art Institute of Chicago
A newlywed couple is involved in a car crash that sends the wife into a coma. Once she awakens with severe memory loss, her husband finds that he has to win her heart all over again.
Lincoln Mall
Retail stores anchored by Carson Pirie Scott & Sears. Free standing JCPenney and Target. Variety of dining establishments. Perfect for tour operators. Close to hotels and Interstate 57.
Ray A. Kroc Museum
DuPage County, Chicago's Western Suburbs - Experience the story of the life and values of McDonald's Corporation founder, Ray A. Kroc. Here you will be able to "Talk to Ray" at individual monitors with interactive scrapbooks.
CITY:Oak Brook
Baby on Board - John Hancock Center
The busy life of a successful power couple (she's an image-conscious business woman and he's a divorce attorney) is turned upside down when they find out they are unexpectedly pregnant and the next nine months turn into an emotional roller coaster ride they never saw coming.
Little Red Schoolhouse Nature Center - Willow Springs
Forest preserve nature center designed to educate the public about the importance of wildlife and our environment.
CITY:Willow Springs
Riverside Walking Tours
Take a walk through Riverside's history by spending the afternoon with the Frederick Law Olmsted Society, your guide to learning more about the village's unique community and landscape design. Riverside was designed in 1869 by famous landscape architects Frederick Law Olmsted and Calvert Vaux.
Chicago ShopWalk
Your personal stylist will bring you to the most unique boutiques that you won't find in any other city. Tours include a personal shopping stylist and perks like local treats and drinks, and discounts and gift certificates from the hottest boutiques.
Athenaeum Theatre
The Athenaeum hosts theatrical and dance performances throughout the year.
The Black Ensemble Theater
The Black Ensemble Theater is a dynamic organization described as a local cornerstone, a national treasure and an international success. It has launched over 100 productions and employed over 5,000 artists since its inception. Annually 50,000 patrons experience its musical theater and it has become one of the most prominant African-American theater companies in the nation.
Ramada Inn Lake Shore
Designed for business and leisure travelers. Clean, comfortable, and large rooms with a magnificent view of the Chicago skyline from the shore of Lake Michigan.
Mies van der Rohe Society Tours
The Illinois Institute of Technology's Mies van der Rohe Society offers dynamic tours of its architecturallly significant campus. Architects Mies, Koolhaas and Jahn are all represented here.
Walnut Greens Golf
Championship 9-hole. Perfect course for beginners and teens. Great practice course for all skill levels. Unique Killian and Nugent design.
Best Western Plus Oakbrook Inn
DuPage County, Chicago's Western Suburbs - 45 fully-appointed rooms in a boutique hotel setting. Every guest room features goose down comforter, cd/dvd player, refrigerator, microwave, Evening homemade choc.chip cookies, and complimentary breakfast buffet.
Pirates' Cove Theme Park
A unique park for children ages two to nine years. Pirates' ship, paddle boats, train ride, climbing wall, and many more creative attractions for children. Concession and picnic areas. Birthday parties and rentals. Open daily June through August. Admission fee for children. Adults are always free.
CITY:Elk Grove Village
Prairie Center for the Arts
Featuring concerts, plays, art exhibits and dance. Wireless headsets for hearing impaired and wheelchair seating available.
Lynfred Winery's Tasting deVine
Founded in 1979, Lynfred Winery produces over 50 varieties of wine per year. Visit the tasting room and gift shop and enjoy.
Berwyn Route 66 Museum
Boasting an eclectic collection of Route 66 artifacts, aerial photos and historic signs, the RT 66 Museum is a great beginning for your journey. Open weekdays 9am to 5pm. No charge for admission.
Nothing Like the Holidays - Adler Planetarium
A Puerto Rican family living in Chicago's Humboldt Park neighborhood faces what may be their last Christmas together.
Retro Prom
Pick any decade and come ready to dance! Event fundraiser features: *King & Queen voting *Groove to the DJ mix *Raffles & Prizes *Finger foods & desserts from local restaurants *A Local Celebrity Lip Sync Battle General Ticket $75: includes open bar, appetizers & desserts and coat check.
ClubHouse Inn and Suites Hotel
DuPage County, Chicago's Western Suburbs - 136 oversized guestrooms and two-room suites, complimentary breakfast and evening beverages, indoor pool and whirlpool spa, and garden courtyard with barbeque grills.
Walking Tour of Historic Riverside
The Frederick Law Olmsted Society is pleased to offer great opportunities to learn about our historic landmark village. Discover the winding roads, delightful parks, beautiful landscapes, varied architecture and much more!
Old Town School of Folk Music
The Old Town School of Folk Music provides a wide range of music, dance, theater, and visual arts courses to people of all ages, abilities, and backgrounds. Whatever one's interest, the Old Town School provides broad access to more than 700 accredited class offerings, private lessons, and workshops that span an array of artistic genres.The school features a main stage where concerts are held year round, along with a great shop that sells music and instruments.
The Plaza
For your shopping needs, including stores such as Carson Pirie Scott and Circuit City.
CITY:Evergreen Park
Performing Arts Chicago
Performing Arts Chicago is dedicated to the presentation of new work by local, national and international artists.
Louis Joliet Mall
Louis Joliet Mall features four department stores and over 120 specialty shops. Step into Macy's, JCPenny's, Carson Pirie Scott or Sears to do some of your shopping and then don't forget to get a bite to eat in one of our many restaurants. You are sure to have a great time in the Louis Joliet Mall!
Aragon Entertainment Center
Built in 1926, this historic ballroom quickly became Chicago's premier place for world-renowned live entertainment. Its unique architecture, design and ambiance have made it a multiuse facility that often hosts live concerts.
Lombard Town Centre
DuPage County, Chicago's Western Suburbs - Enjoy unique shopping and dining in Historic Downtown Lombard and the beautiful Lilacia Park. Special events for all ages throughout the year. Free parking.
Marc Chagall's America Windows at the Art Institute
In the fall of 2010, after a five-year absence, the Art Institute welcomes the much-anticipated return of one of the most beloved treasures in our vast collection, Marc Chagall's America Windows. First debuting at the Art Institute in 1977 and made forever famous less than ten years later by an appearance in the film Ferris Bueller's Day Off, the "Chagall Windows," as they are more popularly known, hold a special place in the hearts of Chicagoans. Following an intensive period of conservation treatment and archival research, the windows return as the stunning centerpiece of a new presentation at the east end of the museum's Arthur Rubloff building.
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.
Dana Hotel and Spa
This chic hotel offers a beautiful spa, the Asian-inspired Aja cafe, and the 26th- floor Vertigo Sky Lounge, with breathtaking city views, nightly DJs and cool cocktails. Dana is close to River North's gallery district.
McCormick Tribune Bridgehouse & Chicago River Museum
Climb the five-story historic tower on the Michigan Ave. bridge and learn how the Chicago River changed with the city it inspired. You can also view the massive gears that allow the bridge to open. Seasonal May-Oct.
720 South Bar & Grill
720 SOUTH is a classic American grill featuring a seasonally inspired menu focusing on local ingredients. Unwind after a long day in the lounge with colleagues over locally crafted beers or enjoy an evening dinner with friends and family. Guests will enjoy signature comfort foods, classically inspired cocktails and an extensive selection of wines by the glass.
Kline Creek Farm
A "living history" farm depicting life in the 1890s DuPage County. Original structures, authentic recreations and livestock combine to make a realistic 1890s working farm.
Oak Meadows Golf & Banquet
Professional caliber 18-hole golf course. Banquets/meetings up to 400 year-round. Four distinct rooms for meetings, seminars or receptions. Accessible from O'Hare Airport and major expressways.
Siegel's Cottonwood Farm
Siegel's Cottonwood farm is a fourth generation working farm established in 1909. In the spring and early summer, the farm is open with a garden center featuring flowers, shrubs, and plants. From June 1st thru October, the farm is available for company picnics, group outings, corporate events and fundraisers. In the summer when the crop is ready its extra sweet corn. In the fall its Pumpkinfest time on the farm with playlands, cornfield mazes, new fun attractions, climbing wall, gem mining and much more. And then there is the award winning haunted prison, "Statesville."
CITY:Crest Hill
Daley Plaza
In the center of downtown Chicago, see the world-renowned Picasso sculpture. "Under the Picasso" entertainment features music dance and cultural programs weekdays at noon.
Wrigley Building
Located in the center of the Magnificent Mile, and steps from the Michigan Avenue Bridge, The Wrigley Building has been a hallmark of Chicago's skyline since 1920. Designed as the headquarters for the successful chewing gum, the building was modeled after the Seville Cathedral's Giralda Tower in Spain. Today, it is still home to Wm Wrigley Jr. Company, and is perhaps best known for its dazzling white towers that illuminate the city at night.
Chicago Opera Theater
This opera company specializes in a unique repertoire that focuses on works from the 17th, 18th and 20th centuries, performed beautifully in a small venue.
Gibsons Steakhouse and Lounge
iPic Theaters & Salts Sports Bar & Lounge
IPic Theaters has a passion for movies and provides you with the ultimate escape. A premium and affordable movie-going experience, there is something for everyone. Enjoy fresh seasonal cocktails at Salt Sports Bar, full menu selection, billiards and more.
Hyde Park Hair Salon & Barber Shop
Hyde Park Hair Salon, originally Joe's Barbershop, was founded in 1927 by young entrepreneur Joe Taylor. The salon began as an entrance to the Hyde Park Theatre but was soon sectioned off and transformed into a unique neighborhood barbershop. Years later, Joe's Barbershop was sold to a new owner, the name of the shop was later changed, becoming Hyde Park Hair Salon. In 2007, the Hyde Park Theatre building was sold to the University of Chicago. The entire building was vacated which caused Hyde Park Hair Salon to relocate to its current location on Blackstone. The overall atmosphere combined with a trendy service menu has maintained a loyal and successful clientele during the past 83 years including celebrities Spike Lee, Phil Gates, Devon Hester, Bill Veeck, Suge Knight, Muhammad Ali, Harold Washington, and President Barack Obama, a patron of more than 17 years. President Barack Obama's recent election caused a spike in the number of tourists visiting the barbershop.
College of DuPage McAninch Arts Center
The McAninch Arts Center is home to five resident professional ensembles: Buffalo Theatre Ensemble, DuPage Opera Theatre, Arts Center Jazz Ensemble, New Classic Singers and New Philharmonic.
CITY:Glen Ellyn
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.
Macy's on State Street
Macy's on State Street is a quintessential Chicago experience. As one of the world's largest department store, the State Street location has been a Chicago destination for more than a century. Today, this flagship Macy's store covers an entire city block and features 10 floors of retail space, a variety of unique restaurants, annual signature special events and outstanding visitor services. Macy's on State Street is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and remains a leader in trends and merchandise--from beauty and fashion to home decor and entertaining. Visitors are eligible for 10% Visitor Savings Pass with appropriate identification.
Gravity Shapes the Universe
Gravity Shapes the Universe is a three room exhibit that talks about gravity on Earth, in Space and in the extreme environment of a black hole. Even though we feel like gravity is down, actually gravity is together -- we are pulled towards the Earth, no matter if we are standing in Chicago or on the South Pole.The pull of gravity depends on how big the planet is, which is proven through an interactive exhibit that shows how heavy a soda can is on the Moon, Earth and Jupiter.
Half Acre Beer Company
Half Acre brews, packages, and sells craft beers in Chicago's Northcenter neighborhood. Along with perennials Daisy Cutter, Gossamer, and Over Ale they put out small-batch specialty brews all the time. You can come get to know the beers and the people behind them in their Brewery Shop, where you can sample and purchase to-go, or in their Tap Room, where you can stay and get to know more about Half Acre.
Dale Jarrett Racing Adventure
You've seen them race, now drive in real stock cars that have been used in the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series. At the Dale Jarrett Racing Adventure, you can drive around Chicagoland Speedway at speeds over 170 mph. Or you can choose the Ride-Along to experience the thrill of NASCAR racing like never before as a professional driver thunders you around the track. In 2014, the Dale Jarrett Racing Adventure will be at Chicagoland Speedway June 14-15 and August 16-17. See their site for more details.
Milk Handmade
Named best new boutique by Time Out Chicago, Milk Handmade is a women's clothing boutique that specializes in small-run, handcrafted goods. Whether you're looking for the softest tee, the perfect handbag, or your new favorite Saturday-night top, Milk has the one-of-a-kind piece for you. Come on in, hang out, and prepare to fall in love.
Redmoon Theater
Redmoon Theatre was founded in 1989 in the Logan Square neighborhood of Chicago. Redmoon has won national acclaim as the country's leading creator of spectacle theatre -- a highly visual and inventive theatre style that embraces the act of transformation through pageantry, puppetry, contraption-type mechanical objects, robust physical movement, and surprising use of scale and special effects. Using this unique visual language, Redmoon transforms streets and stages into places of public celebration, capable of speaking across cultural, ethnic, and generational boundaries.
Billy Graham Center Museum
This museum located on the campus of Wheaton College is devoted to the history of Christian evangelism and its influences on society. View rare artifacts, art and displays that include a powerful 3-D presentation of the gospel message.
Merrick Rose Garden
This public park exhibits 100 varieties of roses, with historic Centennial Fountain as the garden's focal point.
Fairmont Chicago, The
This 687-room hotel overlooking Millennium Park includes the 11,000-sq.-ft. mySpa, New World Asian cuisine at Aria and the Eno Wine Room. The Fairmont is close to the lakefront and is within walking distance of The Art Institute.
Mexican Folklore Dance Company of Chicago
As Chicago's oldest Mexican dance institution, MFDC has received countless recognitions and awards, performed for three presidents and represented Mexico in the 1994 USA World Cup opening ceremony, as well as numerous national television performances, most recently at the 2009 Latin Grammy Awards. MFDC's performances reflect Mexico's rich history which shapes its traditional arts, culture, and values. The historical periods revealed in the dances include pre-Columbian indigenous times, the Spanish Colonial Period, the Struggle for Independence and the 1910 Mexican Revolution.
Irons Oaks Environmental Learning Center
The Irons Oaks Environmental Learning Center is a joint project of the Homewood-Flossmoor (HF Parks.com) and Olympia Fields (OF Parks.com) park districts. The near 40-acre nature preserve is home to a diversity of wildlife and habitat types. See beautiful woods, wildflowers, birds and furry friends along the way. There are trails along both sides of the park which is located at Vollmer and Western Avenues in Olympia Fields. Please be careful when crossing Vollmer Road. The Park is open to the public daily, sunrise to sunset
CITY:Olympia Fields
Ventanas-Revolving Roof Top Restaurant
Relish the unparalleled views and cuisine of our revolving roof top restaurant and lounge, featuring Pacific Rim dining.
Chicago Photo Safaris
A professional photographer takes visitors to a landmark Chicago destination while giving tips on composition, lighting and exposure. These sessions are for photographers of any skill level with any kind of camera, digital or film.
FitzGerald's, just across the street from Oak Park in Berwyn, has built a legendary reputation for an eclectic mix of music in a casual, comfortable setting that attracts music fans of all ages. The New York Times calls the club "a musical gem" and it has consistently been ranked among the top five music venues in Chicago. For special events, FitzGerald's offers a unique setting for all types of gatherings from 30 to 300. The family's award-winning restoration and classic look extends from its intimate private party room to the courtyard and legendary music club next door. An in house event planner can assist with any and all aspects of your event as needed.


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So our flight was at 6:45 from Sydney which meant waking up before 5… Well when you have to wake up thaaat early and still haven't finalised packing the night before, something's bound to happen right. Well yeah, on the way to the airport on the car, I realised I forgot my phone which was still charged on my bed. Silly, ridiculous me gahhh, it was quite a moment of despair- that I'd have to part with my iphone for 3 days. I mean how was I going to instagram, or look up which cool spots to visit, update my friends, what was I going to do when I get bored waiting for my food to come out or need call for help if I ever get lost. Haha, we're all so dependent on phones these days… Well I survived.
Arriving at Melbourne nice and early still, we were all very tired and hungry, we went back to the hotel thinking we should get a nap first before venturing out but they told us our rooms won't be available until 2! So we just had brunch close to the hotel at a Spanish brunch spot, Lorca. It was very busy and it didn't seem as though a group of 5 could fit but they took us upstairs and it felt like we were in some exotic bistro in Spain with the decor and low lighting. When the food came in, excited to finally have my first Melbourne brunch of the trip, the camera won't snap. Bummer, no SD card. I have the best of luck eh… So I got no phone, no camera for the time being so I was pretty much not in the mood for anything until I get my hands on an SD card. Food was great nonetheless, I got the scrambled organic eggs with sourdough and homemade baked beans. Generous portions were a plus.
It was only about 11 when we finished brunch and since we still couldn't go back to the hotel, we just decided to go shop. DFO it was, near the Yarra river. It sort of reminded me of darling harbour with the restaurants all aligned on the sides. DFO had all the shops you could every want under one roof, even JB hi-fi, so I got my SD card yay! After a lot of shopping, we had a break at a cafe called Charlie Lovett just outside DFO. It had a nice hardware store decor and all and I was super keen for some yummy chilled iced choc with some ice cream on top. Biggest disappointment was they didn't even bother serving it in a proper glass, but rather a common take away variety plastic cup and lid. No ice cream or cream either. Whuuuut. Sipped it through quite quickly and happily though ahha.
Next day began with brunch at The Grain Store and I already loved the place when I entered and saw their amazing displays of fresh breads and fruits and coffee roasters. I had some fresh orange juice and rhubarb and apple, ricotta hotcakes which were as perfect golden and fluffy as hotcakes can get and was lovely with the apple and rhubarb puree. Though the piped spots of puree were gorgeous on the plate, I didn't think they had enough of it for my 3 pancakes so I had to slather some creme fraiche from my sister's plate to accompany the pancakes. Everyone's dishes were amazingly presented and they all seemed very content with their choices, it was the priciest out of the brunches we had but it was special and a definite highlight of the trip.
And it was time to say goodbye to Melbourne. We arrived home at 4 and I was awfully happy to be reunited back with my phone which suffered a shocking 3 day overcharge. The trip was a goood one, but I felt there was little to do except eating and shopping which means a whole lotta $$$ Sooo if you know what else tourists can do in Melbourne, or any nice restaurants to try out, let me know because I'm pretty keen to go back next time! Sorrry if the post seemed so long, but it was just awkward I didn't know where to split it at even if I wanted to do it in two parts! Anyway hope you're all having a good week! x


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Diffusion MRI and Growth Plate Injuries: Pilot Study
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Children who suffer fractures to the growth plates (physes) of their bones are at risk for premature growth arrest which can lead to long term complications. There is currently no technique to predict who is at risk of growth arrest following a physeal injury. The investigators aim to determine if diffusion MRI (an imaging method to analyze tissue properties) can effectively pick up differences between a healthy growth plate and an injured one. This would allow orthopaedics surgeons to predict which injuries are at a higher risk of growth arrest, so earlier interventions can be done in the orthopaedic clinic.
Other: Diffusion MRI
|Study Type:
|Study Design:
|Observational Model: Cohort
Time Perspective: Prospective
|Official Title:
|Diffusion MRI as a Prognostic Tool in Growth Plate Injuries: A Pilot Study to Assess Feasibility
- Tissue characterization of growth plate using diffusion MRI [ Time Frame: 4-6 weeks following injury ] [ Designated as safety issue: No ]Diffusion MRI scan of injured and contralateral (control) physis.
|Estimated Enrollment:
|Study Start Date:
|November 2014
|Estimated Study Completion Date:
|May 2016
|Estimated Primary Completion Date:
|May 2016 (Final data collection date for primary outcome measure)
|Assigned Interventions
Physeal Injury - Distal Radius
Patients who suffer a physeal fracture of the distal radius will be scanned and compared to their healthy contralateral limb.
Other: Diffusion MRI
Each subject will undergo one diffusion MRI scan to identify characteristics of their physes
Detailed Description:
The purpose of this study is to determine if diffusion MRI can be used for tissue characterization in childhood and adolescent growth plate injuries, and to get a better understanding of the physiologic disturbance of an injured physis
|Ages Eligible for Study:
|8 Years to 12 Years
|Genders Eligible for Study:
|Accepts Healthy Volunteers:
|Sampling Method:
|Non-Probability Sample
Study subjects will be selected from the Orthopaedic Trauma Clinic at BC Children's Hospital
Inclusion Criteria:
- Salter-Harris Type II, III, or IV fracture through the distal radius
- Growth plates are open
- Ages 8-12
- Able to consent in English
Exclusion Criteria:
- All fractures not sustained to distal radius
- SH Type I or V fracture
- Injury to contralateral limb
- Previous injury to distal radius
- Diseases known to alter bone healing or growth]
- Contraindications to undergoing an MRI scan
Please refer to this study by its ClinicalTrials.gov identifier: NCT01774539
|Contact: Sameer Desai
|Canada, British Columbia
|British Columbia Children's Hospital
|Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, V6H 3V4
|Contact: Sameer Desai 604-875-2359 email@example.com
|Principal Investigator: Firoz Miyanji, MD, FRCSC
|Sub-Investigator: Kishore Mulpuri, MBBS, MS, MHSc
|Sub-Investigator: Chris Reilly, MD, FRCSC
|Sub-Investigator: Ken Poskitt, MDCM
|Principal Investigator:
|Firoz Miyanji, MD, FRCSC
|University of British Columbia
No publications provided
|Responsible Party:
|University of British Columbia
|ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier:
|NCT01774539 History of Changes
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|Study First Received:
|January 22, 2013
|Last Updated:
|April 7, 2015
|Health Authority:
|Canada: Health Canada
Keywords provided by University of British Columbia:
Physeal injury
Diffusion MRI
ClinicalTrials.gov processed this record on July 30, 2015


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My first encounter with animal welfare was a trip to our local humane society in Florida when I was 11. My mother looked up the address of the local shelter and took my brother and me for a drive over there so we could each adopt a kitten.
We had no idea what animals they had there; just that according to the phone book, there was a shelter in our town.
A dozen years later, I was fresh out of college and my wife and I were ready to get a dog. I bought my local newspaper and started looking at the classified ads.
Alongside the usually free to a good home cat ads and purebred puppies for sale were a couple of ads showcasing dogs for adoption from a local group called Friends of Strays.
This was still a good half dozen years before I had a home computer with an Internet connection, so my only option was to call the number and make arrangements to meet dogs that I only knew from a two-line description in a classified ad.
The Internet came along later and rescue groups started having modest websites.
Petfinder was created and brought even more attention to rescue groups and shelters, allowing them to highlight their adoptable animals to a wider audience than ever before.
Fast forward to 2012, and a wave of social media has brought animal welfare to new and better places. Many groups like ours now have pages on Facebook, Twitter, Google + and some even still use MySpace.
These platforms are easy to update with information, pictures, videos, to highlight upcoming events, happy adoption stories and any issues that might be of interest to pet owners in a community.
We have added a causes page, Pinterest, a YouTube channel, LinkedIn page and are always on the lookout for new ways to reach volunteers, donors and adopters with information about our cause.
One really exciting thing about social media is that it is extremely interactive.
Fans can immediately offer feedback on a new policy, an adoption photo, a new event or program we offer.
We become much more than an 8 to 5 animal shelter in that we interact with supporters around the clock on a variety of topics.
Even better, they can interact with each other, celebrating a great adoption story or commenting on this years barn tour or dog wash.
What I like best about social media is it serves as a great way for our supporters to help us in a variety of ways, without taking up a lot of their time or costing them anything.
One example is when I highlight a dog that has been waiting a long time to be adopted or one that just came in injured that needs expensive medical care.
Our supporters immediately start retweeting on Twitter and sharing on Facebook or Google +, and instantly all of their friends know about a dog needing a home or medical attention.
Their friends often end up passing the information along to even more people, and, before long, a very large number of people are aware of the situation, usually leading to a happy adoption or medical bills being paid for an animal that really needed it.
The power of social media is that our supporters are giving a testimonial to their friends and family about our charity and others that they are passionate about.
Their support draws new fans and followers to us, allowing us to reach more people to highlight the work that we do.
The result is that our 3-plus-year experiment into the world of social media has directly led to dozens of adoptions, foster families, new volunteers and donors.
Social media has enabled us to sell unusual items donated to us like cars, boats, even a large home air-conditioner. We believe social media is here to stay, and we hope to utilize it to the fullest to save even more animals each year.
To learn more about us in the world of social media, visit us at www.spca-albrecht.org.
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Scoreboard: 31st of 34, NCAA Northeast Regional, Madison, Conn., 11/10
Schedule: Saturday, Nov. 17 at IC4A Championship, Bronx, N.Y., 9:30 a.m.
- The Holy Cross men's cross country team will return to the course on Saturday, Nov. 17, at the IC4A Championship. It will be the final race of the season for the Crusaders, taking place in Bronx, N.Y. beginning at 9:30 a.m.
- Last season, the Crusaders sent three student-athletes to the IC4A Championship. Former runner Joseph Seebode was the top team finisher with a time of 29:15.
- Sophomore John Cicchitti (Warminster, Pa.) continues to lead the Crusaders, finishing first on the team in every race he has run in this season. Cicchitti's top time this season came at the New England Championship (24:58.82). He took home Patriot League Runner of the Week honors that week with a 21st place finish. Freshman Dennis Muldoon (Weymouth, Mass.) is the only other Crusader to earn league recognition this year, taking home Rookie of the Week for Oct. 1-7. Muldoon finished with a career-best time of 26:06.17 at the New England Championship.


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I need a definition of an oyster loaf because what you are picturing is what I would call an oyster poboy. An oyster loaf was a hollowed out loaf of poboy bread--never sliced. The hollow was then packed with oysters. Once you slice the loaf to become sandwich bread, it becomes a poboy--not a loaf.
Re: "I have an idea, just use cameras at school zones. In my opinion, this is the only traffic law that should be enforced with cameras because a speeding vehicle could hurt or kill a child."
Wait--it's ok to hit anyone but a school child when you speed? What is this, a new video game?
Wish that we could get the cameras in Jefferson Parish. If there is one complaint that always comes up at community meetings, it is that people are speeding in school zones. All the JPSO can do is occasionally show up to write tickets. They can't be everywhere. An automatic system is ideal.
It's amazing to see people write to the newspaper defending their right to disobey the law. That said--I have also noticed the lack of speed limit signs in many areas. A limit sign should always be paired with a camera; we should never have a camera without the limit sign.
I'm relieved. I feared that we were about to institute one law for police and one for civilians. I think that the police were honestly terrified. I accept that. What I can't accept is shooting and covering up the crime afterwards. If only --sigh-- there was a charge that could recognize when our officials make an honest mistake created by circumstances. Then perhaps they wouldn't have covered up their crimes. That doesn't mean that there shouldn't be a penalty but the penalty should recognize the circumstances. And they probably shouldn't be on the force. We can't have two categories of police: a set for everyday life and a set for emergencies.
Is Phoenix Recyling being considered? They are already doing the job in jefferson and doing it well.
Actually, I love both shows. An hour of medieval politics followed by an hour of modern politics.
On Davis, I agree. Never liked him. However, the writers seem to have a similar opinion. Certainly, his recording session showed how transparent he is. He can only reflect the culture around him; he can't contribute. Sad in a way. (But then, I am watching a television show and not creating a show myself. Am I any better?)
Thanks for the article and the map in today's paper. I've gone as far as the Huey P and had no idea that the trail went almost as far as the spillway. I have a new goal! Right now, I will try to leave the levee to the workers.
On February 7, it was reported that Barataria Blvd and Manhattan Blvd will be widened. Will the roads include space for formal bicycle lanes, or at least additional room as was done on Lapalco Blvd when it was widened? This is desperately needed on the West Bank in general and these two streets in particular. Lest I have to remind automobile drivers, adult bike riders are not supposed to ride on the sidewalk and sidewalks are rare in Jefferson Parish in any event.
People are asking for such expensive people! Isn't that why the prices continue to rise?
Oh no! The Jazz tent is where I spend all my time. :-(
Amen on Al Jarreau. Maybe a duet with Bobby McFerrin?
India Arie; Idan Raichel; Hadag Nachash
I agree with LionelMandrake. Is there any reason why the Hornets can't sell stock and be city-owned like Green Bay? Or would the other NBA owners pitch a fit if that was done?
Apparently, some writers think there has been no literary response to Katrina. (see http://www.tnr.com/article/books-and-arts/77532/why-dont-novelists-care-about-katrina-september-11-chloe-schama
I am wondering what rock they are under.
I think that the writer definitely did not want to do another crime story. This one is more like a character-driven novel.
At any rate, this felt like the dance number that wags used to say was required in an opera. Viewers saw a more balanced portrayal of Mardi Gras. Both a family celebration and the madness of the quarter. More bad things are coming, I fear. This was the intake of air before the next descent.
Sputnik drove more science education in the U.S. Will the oil spill do the same? Somehow I doubt it.
All of this is great. It is as good as reading Lostipedia and reading all of the literary references in LOST that went over my head. (And celebrating the ones that I caught)
The U.S. has always needed some type of memorial equivalent to the Holocaust Memorial as that was our "holocaust". New Orleans, the arrival point on the East coast, or Boston would be an ideal place. It's a pity that this sounds like a one-time tour. If the places where we failed are allowed to disappear, then so will our successes.
This may or may not be a good idea. In some cases, the private sector can do the job better. However, this means that you are turning part of your budgeting over to an outside agency. Improvements that may have been made by staff to make their own job easier must now be paid for. On the other hand, it makes you consider cost before you ask for a nice-to-have feature.
Let me guess that 6 months from now, Jindal will claim that costs are higher because of the health plan. Actually costs may be higher because the private companies charge the state for work that civil servants used to do for low wages. Private companies will add some efficiency, but eventually, the way to curtail cost is to curtail service. Essentially, you are hiring a private company to say "no" so that you don't have to be the bad guy. In some cases, "no" is the right answer. But let's be honest about why the answer is "no".
It's fascinating to read some of these comments. Most of us who own homes started out in rental property. I know that I did. I began the process of buying a house when the price of renting became virtually the same as a monthly mortgage. I pass by those old apartments in wonder now, but they were home once.
How did "apartment" become "project" in our lexicon? When did every apartment dweller become a welfare cheat? (And how ancient is that charge! What year are we in, folks? 1980?) A little civil discourse, please! State your objections and back them with some facts.


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July 23 (Bloomberg) -- Andy Roddick fought back to beat Gilles Muller in the Atlanta Open tennis final and tune up for the London Olympics by claiming his 32nd career title.
Roddick of the U.S. won 1-6, 7-6 (7-2), 6-2 yesterday to secure his second tournament victory in his past three events. He also won in Eastbourne, England, prior to Wimbledon, which will host the Olympic tennis tournament starting July 28.
"I've won 32 times now and every one of them, I've never assumed I was going to win again," Roddick said in comments distributed by the ATP World Tour. "I go through the process of playing, work hard, and hope that I can put myself in position enough times to create some success."
Roddick, 29, improved to a 32-20 record in finals. Muller, a left-hander from Luxembourg appearing in his first final since 2005, fell to 0-3 in title matches.
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Despite a scare when the N.C. State Board of Education revoked the school's charter earlier this summer, the board and Bridges were able to negotiate.
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Astros add former UH pitcher Crain to bullpen
On the final day of the year, the Astros made one more move to ensure they won't have to relive it. Righthanded reliever Jesse Crain is the latest addition to an overhauled Astros bullpen. He agreed to a one-year deal that became official Tuesday night. "I really wanted to get something done on Christmas Day," […] [Read More]
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The Astros highly value the compensation pick they received from the Orioles in last summer's Bud Norris trade. That's the pick they'd have to give up if they signed any free agent who received a qualifying offer, like Nelson Cruz or Kendrys Morales. J.P. Ricciardi, a special assistant for the Mets and a former general […] [Read More]
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The Masahiro Tanaka sweepstakes have begun, and there's no reason every team won't at least investigate signing him. The Astros will be one of those teams. Tanaka, a dominant 25-year-old right-hander in Japan, has been posted by the Rakuten Golden Eagles, the Japanese team that holds his rights. The 30-day negotiating window for all major […] [Read More]
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Darin Downs didn't have time to care he had just joined the Astros. The team scooped Downs, a lefthanded reliever, off waivers in early November. He was driving to the hospital with his wife ahead of the birth of their second child, a boy, when the phone went off. "Loading the car, trying to get […] [Read More]
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Two years after the Astros selected reliever Rhiner Cruz with the top pick in the Rule 5 draft, the right-hander has cleared waivers and has been outrighted to Class AAA Oklahoma City's roster. The move frees up a 40-man roster space for the Astros, who previously were at full capacity. They can now add one […] [Read More]
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Astros targeted spring training site under review
Astros owner Jim Crane said five months ago that the club was awaiting "final approval with the city" to build a new spring training stadium in Palm Beach Gardens, Fla. Now the team may have to settle on building in a new municipality altogether. City officials in Palm Beach Gardens on Thursday asked their county […] [Read More]
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9Despite being early in the new year, there are already plans for a number of different smart events in 2015. While many of these events are based in the US, Canadians are more than welcome to attend those as well. There are also a few Canadian events in the planning phases as well, so have a look at those too!
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Probably the first large event of the year is the Ohio April Fools rally, taking place April 10th-12th, 2015. The rally will be held somewhere around Central Ohio (Location not yet determined), and is being organized by jwight. Last years rally ended with the group touring the Ohio State Reformatory, the filming location of The Shawshank Redemption. For further details on this years event, click through to the SCoA thread HERE
The next major event of the year is the Midwest Smart Rallye, "Meet me in St. Louie". This event is taking place in St. Louis, Missouri from June 5th to 7th. This one is shaping up to be a big event, with 20 cars signed up already. For more details on the midwest rally, click HERE
Proposed for the same time frame is the Summer Blat, starting in Red Deer, Alberta, and ending in Lake Louise, Alberta. The schedule outlined puts the event as running from June 5th until June 8th. If you are interested in this event, post over in the thread HERE
Following up after that is the ever popular "OutSMARTing the Dragon" event. Running from August 20th to August 23rd, this event pits drivers against the twisty-turny Tail of the Dragon, also known as US 129. The Tail of the Dragon is an 11 mile stretch of road through the foothills of the Smoky Mountains, with 318 curves. The event will be based out of the Fontana Village Resort in Fontana Dam, North Carolina. For the full details, follow THIS link.
Finally, one event which is still in the "gathering interest" phase, is a 2015 Summer Driver's Training event that Mike T is looking to put together. The event would be at a track (potentially Pitt Meadows or the Mission Raceway) in BC. This event also holds the potential of being another 10th Anniversary of Smart in Canada event. Because this event is just gathering interest, there is no set date. If you are interested in participating in this, or would like to provide some input, look HERE
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2A separate registry of the smart fortwo 450's that were imported into the USA by G&K has now been put online! Currently we have 114 of the cars in our registry, and are looking to find and enter the information for the rest of them. The registry can be found HERE, or under the "Car Registries" menu at the top of the page. The same disclaimer as we applied for the Canadian registry applies here:
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31ClubsmartCar has prepared a comprehensive Registry of all smart 450s (1998-2006 models) that we are aware of in North America. We certainly have all 10,239 of the Canadian 450s, and we are making headway on adding the approximately 1,300 US 450s that were converted to meet US DOT certification by G&K in California.
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Turnout in Chicago on Tuesday was the lowest for a presidential primary in 70 years, election officials told CBS.
Republican Mitt Romney handily won in Illinois. But only 24 percent of Chicago residents voted, according to officials, who blamed the low turnout on the lack of a Democratic contest.
"It's very, very disappointing," Langdon Neal, chairman of the Chicago Board of Election Commissioners, told CBS. "I think what it indicates is that a lack of a contest on the Democratic side at the top of the ticket really did cause our voters not to be engaged in this election."
Voters chose to stay home in parts of the rest of the state as well: Turnout was low in Cook, DuPage and Kane Counties.