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Your body is at a war with 'bugs'
Published: Tuesday, July 17, 2012 at 10:31 a.m.
Last Modified: Tuesday, July 17, 2012 at 10:31 a.m.
There's a war going on, right under our noses, and we're just too blind to see it.
Our microbes, ourselves
From our head to our toes, inside and out, our bodies are their own ecosystems, teeming with life: 10,000 species of bacteria, yeast, fungi and other critters that crawl in and on us.
The skin
Our skin is crawling with bacteria, about 500 species per person and more than 1 billion per square centimeter.
Back, face, chest
Bacteria are most common on oily sites and areas with moist creases.
Arms, legs
Arms and legs have fewer bacteria than other areas of skin, because these areas tend to stay dry.
Hands can transmit lots of germs because they bring bugs from door handles and other contaminated surfaces to the mouth, eyes or nose, where they can enter the body. But they still have lower bacterial levels than other areas because they're washed so often.
Head and neck
Mouth — 20 billion oral microbes (includes plaque bacteria)
The mouth is home to hundreds of bacterial species. Most are benign, taking up valuable real estate and crowding out harmful bacteria that rot your teeth.
Bacteria don't inhabit the brain but can affect it indirectly. Experiments in mice suggest that altering the bacteria in the animals' guts can actually change their personalities.
Tiny insects called Demodex mites live on our hair follicles, feeding on oil
Bacteria called H. pylori appear to protect against esophageal inflammation caused by reflux, as well as esophageal cancer. These microbes also cause ulcers and stomach cancer.
Bacteria from your mouth may play a role in heart disease, possibly by causing inflammation that leads to clots in the arteries.
Lungs — Fewer than 100 species per person
Even the lungs, which are not usually bacterial hot spots, are affected by the microbiome. Studies suggest that children who carry a certain stomach bacteria, H. pylori, have a lower risk for asthma.
The gut
Stomach (gut overall, 1,000 species per person)
The dominant organism in the stomach has long been H. pylori, a bacteria, but better hygiene and widespread use of antibiotics are eradicating it. It can cause peptic ulcers and stomach cancers.
Humans carry more than 3 pounds of microbes in the digestive tract alone. These bacteria are hard at work, manufacturing things like vitamin K and some B vitamins that humans can't make on their own.
About 60 percent of the solid matter we excrete each day isn't food but microbes. Over a lifetime, people flush away 25 tons of bacteria. That's the equivalent of five full-grown elephants.
Childbirth and milk production
Breast milk
Some of the most abundant nutrients in breast milk aren't there to feed the baby but its bacteria, which help keep the baby healthy. Many doctors now believe these "friendly" bacteria may help explain why breastfeeding helps prevent premature babies from developing life-threatening complications.
Babies get their first major dose of microbes during delivery, when they leave the womb and encounter billions of bacteria, fungi and yeast in the birth canal. As a result, a baby's microbiome tends to look just like its mother's. Babies born through cesarean section are "colonized" not with vaginal microbes but with microbes from the skin and are somewhat less protected.
Well, maybe not that blind.
We can see these tiny combatants, all 100 trillion of them of them, just fine under a microscope.
But they're not always under our nose.
Some of them are in our nose.
And in our mouths. And our intestines. Even in our breast milk and the birth canal.
They're microbes, living on and in the human body, and they outnumber human cells 10-to-1. Together, the microbes and their genes collectively have come to be called the microbiome, says Lita Proctor, who leads the National Institute of Health's Human Microbiome Project, which last month released its initial map of a "normal" microbial makeup.
It's true that no man is an island. Scientists say we're closer to a coral reef, with an estimated 10,000 species of bacteria, fungi, yeasts and assorted others making up our ecosystem.
And while a few of these microbes can make us sick if they get out of control, 99 percent are benign or even protect us from harm. Bacteria have evolved with humans for millennia, helping us digest our food, synthesize vitamins, regulate our immune system and more, Proctor says.
Yet our microbes are under threat — and the enemy is us.
Modern life is changing the composition of critters that inhabit our bodies, and not always for the better, says Martin Blaser, a professor of microbiology at the New York University School of Medicine. Through a combination of clean living and industrialization, our modern lifestyle could be causing many of our ancient microbes to become extinct.
"People think bugs are out to get us," Proctor says. "But we're the ones changing our inner ecosystem."
Although scientists can't yet prove direct cause-and-effect, researchers have linked changes in our microbial inhabitants with rising rates of obesity, allergies, auto-immune diseases and other chronic illnesses.
Scientists note that developed countries have drastically altered our environment in the past century or so. Our water is cleaner. Our food is more processed, so that our guts have less need for bacteria to help us digest leafy plants and whole grains. We use more antibiotics, to treat disease, fatten livestock, even wash our hands, Blaser says.
Scientists have already traced the steep decline of one key species of bacteria: Helicobacter pylori, or H. pylori, Blaser says.
Over the past century, the number of American children carrying H. pylori in their stomachs has dropped from nearly 90 percent to fewer than 10 percent, Blaser says. That decline may be both good and bad. H. pylori has been shown to cause both ulcers and stomach cancer; as this bacteria has disappeared, so have cases of stomach cancer, once one of the nation's leading cancer killers.
But it may be too soon to celebrate, Blaser says.
Recent research suggests that H. pylori also helps prevent diseases, including esophageal cancer and childhood asthma, which have both become more common in recent decades. H. pylori may even help to prevent obesity, Blaser says. Studies show that getting rid of H. pylori increases levels of hormones that tell the body to keep eating, but suppresses hormones that tell the body it's eaten enough.
Scientists are studying links between changes in our microbial inhabitants and a variety of increasingly common ailments, such as eczema, which is now twice as common in the USA as it was 20 to 30 years ago, says Julie Segre, a scientist at the National Institutes of Health. About 15 percent of American children now have eczema, which causes redness and itching. About half of children with eczema go on to develop asthma or hay fever, whose rates are also rising.
Children in developing countries have far lower rates of these disorders, says James Versalovic, a professor at Baylor College of Medicine and Texas Children's Hospital in Houston.
Still a new science
The science of the microbiome is still relatively new, however and complex conditions such as cancer, asthma, allergies and obesity have multiple causes, says Kjersti Aagaard, an associate professor and maternal-fetal medicine specialist also at Baylor College of Medicine.
But Blaser says the microbiome could open up a whole new sort of medicine. He envisions a future in which children might be deliberately exposed to H. pylori to reduce their risk of asthma, then treated with antibiotics as adults, to kill the bacteria before it has a chance to cause cancer.
Some of the greatest changes to the human microbiome are occurring in the first moments of life.
"Babies are microbe magnets," Proctor says.
Until just a few decades ago, virtually all babies were born vaginally, a process that exposes newborns to billions of microbes in the birth canal, Proctor says. Babies are "painted" with microbes as they pass through the vagina, says J. Bruce German, a professor at the University of California-Davis. Passage through the vagina helps ensure that a baby's microbiome looks just like its mother's, which may help prepare it for the outside world.
This journey performs a number of key functions. First, this passages helps "educate" a baby's immune system, Proctor says, teaching the body's defensive cells which foreign substances are a threat, and which should be ignored. Research shows that a woman's vaginal microbes actually change in the months and weeks before delivery, Proctor says. For example, microbes that digest milk begin to multiply, so they're likely to be swallowed by the baby during childbirth. "It's not an accident that the microbes that the baby needs to breastfeed tend to proliferate in the vagina," Proctor says.
Breast milk itself contains not just food for the growing baby, but for the infants' microbial inhabitants, Proctor says. While babies can't digest these substances, beneficial bacteria gobble them up. That helps ensure a plentiful supply of good guys in the baby's gut, which are essential to keeping infants healthy and crowding out more menacing microbes that could make newborns sick.
Many babies now miss out on this protection.
While 75 percent of American moms make some attempt to breastfeed, only 44 percent are still nursing after six months, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Pediatricians recommend moms aim to nurse for one year or more.
And 30 percent of American babies today are born through cesarean section. Tests show their bodies become colonized not with microbes from the vagina, but from the skin, Proctor says.
Doctors have long known that vaginal delivery offers a number of benefits for most moms and babies. They're less likely to suffer from allergies, asthma, celiac disease, type 1 diabetes, an autoimmune disease, and to be hospitalized for diarrhea and vomiting, according to a 2011 study co-written by Josef Neu, a professor of pediatrics at the University of Florida.
At least in theory, rising C-section rates — along with other lifestyle changes, such as antibiotic use — have the potential to cause dramatic changes to a population's microbiome. As mothers lose microbes, they lose the potential to pass those beneficial bugs on to their children, Blaser says. In the process, some microbes could be lost from a population altogether.
Moms shouldn't feel guilty if they've had a C-section, Aagaard says. While a baby's microbes may be different if they're born via C-section, that's not necessarily bad, she says.
"We as ob-gyns don't do C-sections without really good reasons," Aagaard says. "We don't have evidence that we get harmful or dangerous microbe profiles just because women get cesarean deliveries. I don't want to imply that there is a disease risk simply by virtue of having a cesarean until we have much more robust evidence."
Restoring a balance
Now that scientists have mapped the "normal" microbiome, researchers hope to get a better understanding of how things can go wrong, resulting in disease, Aagaard says.
Experiments in mice, for example, suggest that changes in our gut microbes can alter both the animal's personality, as well as the structure of its brain, Proctor says. Carefully bred "germ-free mice," raised without a microbiome, are fundamentally "abnormal" compared with other animals, Versalovic says. Instead of showing the normal amount of caution, germ-free mice are hyperactive daredevils.
"There are no microbes in the brain," Proctor says. "But the gut produces signaling molecules that travel to the brain."
In the future, doctors hope to find ways to manipulate the microbiome, perhaps restoring a balance that our modern lifestyles have disturbed.
Food and supplement manufacturers are actively trying to come up with successful "probiotics," or compounds with active microbes — such as those in yogurt — to promote health, Versalovic says.
And doctors already are using healthy bacteria to "repopulate" intestinal tracts of people devastated by a sometimes deadly infection called C. difficile, which can cause severe diarrhea and a life-threatening inflammation of the colon, Versalovic says. The infections can be extremely difficult to eradicate with traditional methods.
To restore the intestines to health, doctors at a handful of hospitals are performing fecal transplants from close relatives or loved ones, actually transplanting a stool sample from one person to another, via a colonoscopy-like procedure, hoping that the healthy donor bacteria replace the destructive microbes in the sick person's gut. Although the procedures are still experimental and relatively rare, patients sometimes show dramatic recoveries in a matter of days, Versalovic says.
Studying the microbiome even could help researchers make better drugs, Proctor says. Understanding how microbes metabolize the drugs we swallow could help pharmaceutical companies develop medications that are more effective, with fewer side effects.
The microbiome could be a fertile source of new compounds, such as anti-inflammatories, as well, Proctor says. "You don't have to go to the coral reef or the rainforest to find the next new drug," Proctor says. "Go to the gut. Nature has already made it for us."
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A millionaire was worth a ton of gold
April 9th, 2016
As far as I can tell, the popular image of a "millionaire" in the US comes from the 19th century.
Whether you figure by the gold price or by the CPI deflator, one million dollars would buy between 1 and 2 tons of gold during most of that century.
Here in 2016, a ton of gold is worth about $35,000,000.
That's inflation for you (which I suppose why many people today use "millionaire" to mean someone who earns $1M/year, instead of someone with a net worth of $1M).
But gold doesn't inflate. A ton of gold is a millionaire. A nice visualizable amount.
It's all Darwin's fault
May 28th, 2015
For a shock, read Francis Wayland's The Elements of Moral Science (1835; try also here), "one of the most widely used and influential American textbooks of the nineteenth century".
As Wayland explained, prior to Darwin's theory of evolution, conventional mainstream Christian morals were based on the idea that Man was made by God, and so had special moral responsibilities.
Darwin knocked that bucket over, and in the process broke the long-accepted rationales for all kinds of legal, moral, and ethical rules. The reverberations from that were still being felt at least into the 1970s, and included socialism, progressivism, communism, the sexual revolution (of the 1920s, not the 1960s one), fascism, bad art, ugly buildings, environmentalism, hippies, flower power, and more. Some of it was good, more of it was bad. Things didn't really start to settle down until the 1980s in the US, the 1990s in Europe, and still aren't settled in the Islamic world.
And there are plenty of people – all over the world – who still haven't made peace with it.
In Asia there wasn't as much commotion about Darwin because Asian societies tended to take their social rules from non-theistic sources (as the West does now, mostly); Darwin's revelations didn't invalidate them.
It is telling, I think, that East and West had more-or-less similar rules (and still do, post-Darwin), despite supposedly getting them from independent sources.
I think that shows the rules really came from social evolution, a la Friedrich Hayek (certain rules tend to make societies dominant). Ironic, no?
Disaster profiteering & emotions
March 29th, 2015
Why does almost everyone (even me) feel disgust at disaster profiteering?
On the face of it, that's the market at work – big needs bring high prices, which bring lots of supply, right? It seems (looking at it economically, not emotionally) the quickest way to get help to those in need. But it disgusts me, too.
My hypothesis is that people instinctively fear that profiteers will engineer a crisis if they can make a profit from it. To prevent that, there's social opprobrium for profiting from a crisis.
Just a thought.
How to deal with tailgaters
March 29th, 2015
I learned the hard way not to speed up.
Once at night I had a tailgater on a two lane road (no easy way to pass), and, being a nice guy, I sped up to accommodate him.
A mile later, the tailgater turned on his blue lights, pulled me over, and gave me a ticket for speeding. Asshole.
So, now:
1) I get as far to the right as possible (left in countries that drive on the left).
I hope that'll let them pass. Sometimes it doesn't.
2) So then I slow down. Gradually (no "brake checking").
And keep on slowing down. Until they pass me.
Occasionally I'll have to slow down a lot before they'll pass me – it's amazing. Sometimes I end up going 15 miles/hour on a limited access highway! (interstate/freeway/autobahn/etc.)
[I wonder if these people just think it's normal to drive 16 inches behind the car in front of them – once they finally pass, they look…confused.]
One time, on a small road, I had to come to a complete stop before the guy would pass me!
Guess what – he turned out to be a cop. Once I stopped he, very slowly, went around me and drove away.
A brief overview of history
March 29th, 2015
In the traditional inverse-log focus:
Big bang. Galaxies. Earth. Life. Bacteria. Plants. Oxygen in the atmosphere. Animals. Smart animals. Then fire and cooking. A lot of fighting.
Then agriculture. Soon after, writing was invented around 10,000 years ago. Recorded history begins.
Then wheels. Empires and a lot more fighting. Classical civilization (Greece and Rome) rose and fell. Big organized religions.
Printing press. Perspective drawing. Global travel by sailing ships. Epidemics. First global maps. Securities markets. Corporations. The beginnings of science around 1650, mostly in northern Europe.
18th century: Notions of human rights proposed. More empires. Symphonies. European colonization of Africa and Asia. Newtonian physics. Bach. Beginnings of chemistry.
The great 19th century: Industrial revolution – steam engines, precision machines, factories, mass production, electronic communication. Photography. Railways. The first time substantial numbers of people lived at above bare subsistence level. Periodic table. More empires and wars. European domination of the world. Slavery mostly abolished. Darwin's discovery of evolution. Classical physics.
20th century: Relativity. Quantum physics. Aviation, cinema, automobiles, radio. Ideological extremism. Nuclear power, electronics, computers, primitive space travel. Rock and roll. Molecular biology. More wars, less empires. The early Internet.
21st century: A majority of Earth's population lives above bare subsistence, mostly thanks to reforms by the Chinese Communist Party (not communist in anything but name). Advances in cosmology and computer science. Wars, but less so.
And here we are.
Net neutrality and the FCC
March 29th, 2015
This is a letter to the editor in response to "How to Break the Internet" in the May 2015 issue of Reason magazine.
Dear Editor,
There are many legitimate criticisms that may be made of the FCC's approach to net neutrality. Unfortunately, Geoff Manne and R. Ben Sperry do a poor job of making any of them in their May article.
While I agree that Title II regulation is the wrong approach, net neutrality is an attempt to solve a real problem that requires solution.
What Manne and Sperry miss are two points that have gradually become clear to those of us who have worked on these technologies over the last 30 years:
1 – Internet bandwidth is not, in practical terms, a scarce resource. In theory of course it is scarce, just as the amount of air we can breathe is limited by what Earth's atmosphere holds. But in practical terms, we are not going to run out.
This took a long, long time for technologists to understand – a huge amount of network engineering development and standardization has focused on bandwidth prioritization and allocation mechanisms.
Almost none of which are used in practice. Because it turns out that it is almost always cheaper to simply add more network capacity ("overprovision"), than it is to implement mechanisms to allocate bandwidth as a "scarce resource".
2 – Contra Manne and Sperry, at least in the US, Internet service provision is not a competitive industry, but a quasi-monopolistic one. This (as Reason should know) is mainly due to regulations at the state and local level. Having 2 or 3 regulated firms offering service in a given area is not the same as free entry into a market.
If truly free competition in the ISP business were allowed, there would be no need for "net neutrality"; competitive forces would solve the problem.
But we don't have that. I'd much rather see Federal legislation that truly deregulates the ISP business (taking monopoly power away from states and localities). Until that happens, ISPs really do have quasi-monopolistic power.
ISP attempts to tax content providers based on "scarce resource" arguments are spurious excuses for a money and power grab that is in fact simply rent seeking.
As long as that situation is allowed to persist, we do need some limits on how ISPs may abuse that power.
Thank you, Lee Kuan Yew
March 23rd, 2015
Lee Kuan Yew passed away yesterday.
Much to my regret, I never met him. I did not agree with him about many things.
But he was the greatest single benefactor of mankind in history.
As a direct result of the actions of Harry Lee and his "socialist" People's Action Party, billions of people were lifted out of abject poverty, through reforms first in Singapore, then copied in China and in much of Asia.
Billions of people.
Today Reuters quotes Lee as saying in 1986 "We have to lock up people, without trial, whether they are communists, whether they are language chauvinists, whether they are religious extremists. If you don't do that, the country would be in ruins".
He outlawed long hair on men in the 1970s. Banned the sale of chewing gum. And, of course, many drugs.
Those things don't fit with my politics. But look at the result. Singapore, once almost a synonym for filth and poverty, today is arguably both the freest and wealthiest country in the world. And – billions of people.
Deng Xiaoping, architect of China's rise through market economics, based directly on emulation of Lee Kuan Yew's policies in Singapore, famously said "it doesn't matter whether a cat is black or white, if it catches mice it is a good cat".
Lee's cats caught mice.
And so, despite everything, I mourn Lee Kuan Yew.
And, about our political disagreements? Maybe I'm wrong.
Modern times
March 13th, 2015
God said, "I am the Lord thy God, King of the Universe. You shall do as I command, or suffer the consequences."
Man was unhappy, but resigned.
Darwin said "There is no God."
Man said "I am free! I may do as I please. I want utopia without effort. I want socialism, and fascism, and communism. There shall be no need for greed or hunger. All children shall be above average. I so command!"
God said nothing, since He did not exist.
Reality said "here are the consequences".
Man was unhappy. But then, he had always been so.
Movie review – I, Robot
January 10th, 2015
[Yes, the 2004 version; I just saw it.]
For decades, movies about humans vs. aliens or humans vs. robots were thinly veiled parables about racism, xenophobia, loving thy neighbor, etc.
Especially so if one of the main characters is black.
No spoilers here, but at the start of this movie Will Smith's character hates robots. Hates them for no obvious reason.
But this movie is not about racism or foreigners, or anything even vaguely like that. It is actually about robots.
By the end of the movie, Smith no longer hates robots. But not because he's learned to be a better person. Oh, no, that is not the reason at all. Because this movie is not about that – it's about intelligent machines.
I won't say more – see it. But this movie rejects many standard Hollywood tropes and comes up with something genuinely fresh. And it shows that at least some people in Hollywood (Will Smith, anyway – who is also a co-producer) are able to make movies – even starring black people – about things other than racism. Imagine that!
And it has some important things to say about robots – things that may not occur to you until the next day after you see it.
It's not an Asimov story – it just takes his robot stories as background. But I think Asimov would have liked it (so will Nick Bostrom).
It's not a perfect movie, so one star off for that. But see it. 4/5 stars.
All wealth comes from arbitrage
December 19th, 2014
Arbitrage is the act of moving things from a place where they're less valuable (cheaper, if you like) to where they're more valuable (more expensive).
Normally the term is used in financial transactions – if a ton of wheat is worth $200 in Chicago and it's worth $250 in Houston, I can buy it in Chicago, sell it in Houston, and make money. That's arbitrage.
But – that's just a financial manipulation; a trick played with numbers to cheat the system. I haven't really created anything or done anything useful.
Tho it may seem that way, not right. Economics is not intuitive.
Suppose I have a pile of wood. It has some value. I get tools, work hard with them, and turn the wood into a house.
(If you're outside America, assume a pile of stones – I know you people think making houses out of wood is crazy.)
The house is worth a lot more than the wood pile was.
This also is arbitrage. We don't usually call it that, but it is – I've moved the low-value wood in such a way that it's now a high-value house.
Yes, I used capital (the tools) and labor (the work) to do it, but that's how I did it – not what I did.
This is where all wealth comes from – moving things around from less-valuable conditions into more-valuable conditions.
Capital and labor and technology are useful only when they help with arbitrage (digging holes and filling them up again uses labor, and shovel-capital, and scooping-technology – but doesn't create any wealth).
Another example – when I was in kindergarten, sometimes I'd get sent with a salami sandwich (this was before in-school cafeterias). I didn't love salami – I preferred tuna. But a friend had a tuna sandwich, and preferred salami. We'd swap. (Yes, I know that's not allowed anymore.)
By swapping, we turned two not-highly-valued sandwiches into two more-valued sandwiches – because we each preferred the other's sandwich. The sandwiches remained exactly the same. But the value increased – by arbitrage.
Back to the ton of wheat in Chicago. Let's ask why wheat is cheaper in Chicago. There must be a reason, even if we don't know what it is. Maybe there was a bumper wheat harvest in Illinois (where they keep Chicago), so there's more than people can eat. Maybe they like rice better. Whatever.
In Houston – the opposite. Maybe there's a pizza holiday that uses up lots of wheat. Or a bad harvest in Texas…again, whatever.
The point is, by moving the wheat from Chicago to Houston, I'm moving it from where it's needed less to where it's needed more – afterwards, there is less excess wheat in Chicago (and more valuable money), and less shortage in Houston. So I made both places better off.
Which means it was not a trick – I really did do something useful. I created wealth. And some of that wealth I get to keep (some will go to the seller in Chicago, and some to the buyer in Houston – exactly how much depends on negotiating skills, buy/sell spreads, etc.).
So arbitrage is where all wealth comes from. It is the sole reason we don't live in caves anymore.


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I have a zebra danio and a black skirt tetra in a 10-gallon planted tank. The danio was originally in my 55-gallon, but he was getting picked on and so I moved him to the smaller tank. When I first moved him, he was skinny, not eating well, and looked rather poorly. Now he is huge - he's so fat he looks like he's ready to explode!
I am curious: am I over-feeding him, is he (or rather she) carrying eggs, or is something else to blame? The black skirt inhales everything I feed it, so it is quite possible that while he's taking in all he can that the danio is gorging himself at the same time.
Anyway, I am attaching three pictures. The first was taken two days ago; the second was taken this morning and shows the size increase in just a day; and the third is a side shot taken this morning as well. In the side shot it almost looks as though the right side is a little bulgier than the left, but I cannot tell if this is really the case or not.
Any input is greatly appreciated.
Looks perfectly healthy to me without any visible signs of protruding scales. Danios are very easy to breed. This is only guesswork although I'm sure your danio is a female full of eggs.
I would agree with Lupin - the danio does look healthy enough in the photos.
That last picture made me laugh when I saw it - the danio has such a grumpy expression :lol:
Looks just like one of my Danios! Appears to be fine.
Any other symptoms besides the large belly? Rapid breathing, sluggishness, clamped fins...?
Whew! I am glad. He - or I guess she - is just fine other than being fat. No clamped fins, swims just fine, and is alert as always. How long will it be before she lays her eggs? Will I be able to see the eggs, or will she and her tankmate eat them before I ever notice?
Just confirming what everyone else as said. When i had my 6 zebras, 5 of which looked like this.
You may or may not see the egg laying when it happens if it happens. If there is no male the female may just absorb the eggs instead of laying them.
hi,iv got a zebra danio JUST like that.its been like that for 2 years.i think its just fine. :)
giant danios
you will deffinately enjoy your danios in higher numbers. I have an 80 gal tank that only has danios in it. 27 to be exact. I always have danios with my larger fish for excercise as well. they cant be caught during the day but my flowerhorn and red devil learned quickly that danios eyes dont adjust quickly when you turn the lights off. thats when you will lose fish :( but i love my all danio tank. i can just sit back and watch them play with eachother for days. i cant wait until they get to be 5-6 inches each. i cant imagine
Here's is pic of my "healthy" hunchback danio.....
It started growing a belly that became a hunchback... swims and eats normally, chases others... no other signs of unhealthy behavior.... and more importantly: it's been like that for almost a year!
Other danios (2 more) are kinda fat... but not to that extend.
What is it? Too much food? eggs?... parasites?
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Shikadi Master from Commander Keen 5. At no point in Keen will you see a Shikadi Master outdoors with a tree, but I was outside and thought a Shikadi Master would look pretty intense at night.
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Well it's a good thing no one's standing under that tree, you're not suppose to do that in a lightning storm or an EPIC CONCERT OF LIGHT SHOWS!
Somehow I get the feeling a Shikadi would be almost impossible to see during the day, when their bright-coloured outlines almost blend in with the light of day.


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Kane County Fair
Family fun. Carnival, bands, demo derby, bull riding, commercial expo, 4-H. Fun for everyone during this 5 day celebration.
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Cristina Pato Quartet
Cristina Pato has opened historical new paths for the Gaita (Galician bagpipe). In 1998 she became the first female Gaita player to release a solo album and since then has collaborated with many high profile world music, jazz, classical and experimental artists including the Chicago Symphony, Yo-Yo Ma, The Chieftains, Arturo O'Farril, World Symphony Orchestra and Paquito D'Rivera. Her powerful style of passionate playing has been acclaimed by The New York Times as "a virtuosic burst of energy" while the BBC crowned her "the Galician bagpipe diva." Show starts at 8 pm.
North American Reptile Breeders
These shows are the best places for the general public and breeders alike to come out & meet many of the World's top reptile breeders. Reptile breeders bring out their top projects & showcase them at the NARBC Shows.The shows also provide a chance to meet some of your favorite TV personalities such as Mark O'Shea, Nigel Marven, Donald Schultz, Ton Jones and a few up and comers that you will soon be watching on Animal Planet and Discovery Channel! We welcome you get up close and personal with some of the rarest and also some of the best "beginner pet" reptiles the reptile breeding community has to offer!
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The Lodge on 64
Wood-roasted chicken, ribs. Free s'mores in outdoor fire pit. Seven flat screen TV's to watch sports.
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Settler's Hill Golf Course
Featured on The Golf Scene with Steve Kashul and Heralded as one of Chicagoland's best buys for 18 holes, Settler's Hill is a favorite in Kane County and beyond. Here links, parkland and water holes combine to create a truly varied and memorable golf experience. Quirky greens, deep bunkers and colorful seasonal wildflower displays add to the course's charm. Superb conditioning and a casual atmosphere make Settler's Hill welcoming and enjoyable for all levels of golfers. The course's west-central location in Batavia near the Fox River makes Settler's Hill a natural choice for meeting friends for a round or planning an outing.
Shakespeare 400 Chicago
Shakespeare 400 Chicago is a yearlong international arts festival in 2016 celebrating the vibrancy, relevance and reach of Shakespeare. As the world commemorates the four hundred years since Shakespeare's death in 1616, Shakespeare 400 Chicago will engage more than 500,000 Chicagoans and visitors to our City through 850 events.
O'Malleys Pub & Eatery
Established in 1974 and located on Historic Lincoln Highway (Rt. 30) O'Malleys Pub & Eatery is the place to go for great beer, food and a happy atmosphere. Celebrate where great times and great food come together!
Cooper's Hawk Winery & Restaurant - Naperville
Cooper's Hawk Winery & Restaurant opened in 2005 in Orland Park, a south suburb of Chicago. The concept was unique. We would create a signature menu with a selection of dishes designed to pair perfectly with our own Cooper's Hawk wines, made in our own private winery. With sophisticated food and exceptional wines, our 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.
Cooper's Hawk Winery & Restaurant - Oak Lawn
After four years of planning and construction, Cooper's Hawk Winery & Restaurant opened in 2005 in Orland Park, a south suburb of Chicago. The concept was unique. We would create a signature menu with a selection of dishes designed to pair perfectly with our own Cooper's Hawk wines, made in our own private winery. With sophisticated food and exceptional wines, our 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.
CITY:Oak Lawn
Sky Zone Trampoline Park
Sky Zone is the world's first indoor trampoline park. They're the inventors of "fun fitness" and the makers of trampolines as far as the eye can see. They offer one of the greatest workouts ever combined with awesome, healthy fun. They've been voted the number one "out of the box" workout and the "best party ever." Experience WOW – the weightlessness of bouncing, flipping and landing in a pit filled with 10,000 foam cubes. Sky Zone is dedicated to providing the pure joy that comes with flying. They are sky lovers, thrill seekers and people who believe that jumping is freedom. They believe fitness can be fun and play can be smart. They are healthy and bursting with energy. They fly high and keep it safe. They are Sky Zone. Have Fun, Fly Safe Aurora!!
Pal Joey's Restaurant
Pal Joey's has prided itself with a pizza that has remained consistent throughout its 32 year history. The pizza was given 4 stars by Chicago Tribune food critics and named as one of the best pan pizzas in the Chicago area. Fine Italian food and award-winning pizza. Outdoor dining by the Fox River is a special treat!
Gordon Biersch Brewery & Restaurant
The Gordon Biersch experience, inspired by the Reinheitsgebot of 1516, rests upon the foundations of purity, simplicity and precision. This philosophy is most recognizable in their selection of authentic German lagers, each crafted on-site using only malted barley, hops, yeast and pure, filtered water.
Spring Art Festival
The Second Annual Spring Festival of Fine Craft at Oakbrook Center will showcase the work of about 70 juried artists from across the country, featuring painting, photography and fine crafts including ceramics, fiber, glass, jewelry, and wood. Find one-of-a-kind works of art, watch demonstrations, and engage with artists!
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Fireside Grille
Fireside Grille offers a ski-lodge feel, with two fireplaces and a warm, wooden cathedral ceiling. The cozy yet classy atmosphere lends itself to dinner events of all kinds. At first glance the menu reveals a classic American dining experience, but digging a little deeper you'll find a lively helping of creativity that is sure to satisfy.
CITY:Sugar Grove
J-Town Eatery
Indoor/outdoor eatery featuring Chi-Town style food. Great food, fantastic prices. Free fries with sandwiches. Famous for their chicken philly sandwich.
Graham Foundation
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Hopvine Brewing Company
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La Voute Bistro - Bar
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Bangers & Lace
Bangers & Lace stands as a tribute to craft beer and great sausage. The Midwestern lodge-styled restaurant offers 32 draft beers as well as an extensive bottle selection. Enjoy your sausage on a plate with sides or on a sandwich, and if you're not in the mood for sausage, there are other options available as well. The Wicker Park location also offers a special brunch menu on Sunday. Patio seating is available.
Aurora Farmers Market East
Shop Aurora's Farmers Market for seasonal favorites! Join neighbors and enjoy the familiar flavors and weekly surprises. Illinois' oldest continually-running market, proudly celebrating area history and heritage. Each week with their Healthy Growing Initiative, your shopping experience includes a variety of fresh fruits and vegetables as well as the opportunity to discover unique handcrafts, homemade breads and pastries, specialty meats, artisan cheeses, and beautiful flowers. Pick up your farm fresh produce for the week - and plan to spend some time savoring the sweetness of locally-made baked goods, snacking on fresh popcorn, or tasting delicious hot donuts! The City of Aurora Farmers Markets are more than a place to get your vegetables. An excellent way to kick off your Saturday morning with a mini-festival of socializing, food, music and much more. Held Thursday afternoons, July through August.
Olde North Pancake House
Enjoy your meals with family and friends in our cozy country dining room with a warming fire during the winter months. The atmosphere at the Olde North Pancake House is warm, friendly and filled with items created by local craftsmen for that at home feeling!
CITY:West Chicago
Onion Pub and Brewery
The Onion Pub is a perfect place to relax with friends and family. Enjoy fresh handcrafted beers from our own Wild Onion Brewery and hearty comfort food. The timber framed bar and dining room, anchored by a massive stone fireplace, create a comfortable atmosphere that has made the Onion a local favorite since 2003. The Great Hall banquet facility can accommodate 200 people and is anchored by a large timber frame cathedral ceiling that overlooks a beautiful 11 acre lake. Guests can enjoy a champagne toast under a canopy of bistro string lights with the sweet sound of flowing water. Also enjoy brewery tours and live entertainment.
The Finery & Blacksmith Bar
An ode to the American table with its diversity and global influence. We set out to be an expressive regional American kitchen, all while remaining approachable, affordable, and welcoming.
CITY:St. Charles
Harvest at Pheasant Run Resort
Seasonal dishes inspired by a farm-to-fork theme. Finest grade of aged Midwest beef, market-fresh seafood selections. Recommended for dinner.
CITY:St. Charles
Pie Boss
Think of your dream crust. Is it flaky along the edges, buttery and so full of flavor you don't know how it could possibly be real? Well, look no further than Pie Boss. With their specialty being pot pies, you won't find too many desserts here (except on the weekends) so don't be disappointed if the menu says "sausage" instead of "apple." Don't let that detour you–these pot pies are delicious and reminiscent of the ones you had as a child. Only difference? This South African bakery blows those away!
Palos Park Paranormal Conference
The Palos Park Paranormal Conference features a wide variety of vendors, lecturers and presentations in the paranormal field to get everyone in the mood for Halloween. Tarot and palm readers, hypnotists, ufo researchers, alternative healers, even esoteric martial arts are all available to contact and sit in on the associated lectures, many interactive. Fun for all adults.
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5 Rabbit Cerveceria
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CITY:Bedford Park
Jazz Patio and Wine Festival
All that Jazz. Join us on Saturday, August 6 from 12-5:00 PM for a one-day jazz & wine festival. Enjoy free face painting and balloon art for kids. Plus, visit participating stores for extra savings. Please visit the website for schedule of entertainment.
CITY:Deer Park
Ridge Fest
Annual Festival with national bands and acts, diverse ethnic food vendors, huge carnival, arts and crafts. Also, special guest and Super Sunday Family Fun Day.
CITY:Chicago Ridge
Antique Market I
Interesting variety of vintage books, postcards, jewelry, glass, porcelain, military, coins and deco lighting.
CITY:St. Charles
Pearl Banquets & Conference Center
The Pearl Banquets and Conference Center boasts a comprehensive range of rooms in a wide array of configurations. Lighting can also be customized for your event.
Open Range Southwest Grill
Open Range Grill is a family owned restaurant in Sugar Grove, IL on Bliss Creek Golf Course. We're open every day and are nearby with nightly dinner specials including our weekly Friday Fish Fry and Saturday Prime Rib, live entertainment every weekend, and an amazing patio overlooking the beautiful Bliss Creek Golf Course. Our food, drinks, and events are close by - stop in and check them out!
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Parkside Lanes
Come experience a special brand of bowling fun! As one of the largest centers in Illinois, Parkside Lanes is able to offer a variety of bowling formats, including open bowling, junior and adult league bowling, Sport sanctioned bowling, IHSA high school bowling, birthday parties, corporate events, fundraisers and more. Please use their Open Bowl information page or call for lane availability.
Chicago Gospel Music Festival
Held in Chicago's Ellis Park, the Chicago Gospel Music Festival showcases the best in local, national and international Gospel Music performers.
Hirano Sushi
Hirano Restaurant specializes in sushi. With an endless variety, every taste bud is sure to leave satisfied!
Tailwinds Distilling
Tailwinds Distilling Company is Chicago-land's premiere Micro Distillery. Located just 30 minutes from Downtown Chicago resides the family owned and operated distillery affectionately referred to as "the hangar". The hangar is a 5000 square foot production facility with an on-site tasting room and store front shop. The fermentation, distilling, aging, blending, bottling, labeling, and packaging is completed entirely on-site, forging a truly hand crafted spirit. By distilling each spirit in small batches as opposed to larger continuous operations, the distillers are able to focus on quality during every step of the process.
The Promontory
The Promontory is a stylish, two-story bar and restaurant that also houses live music throughout the week. Come for drinks and enjoy an extensive list of wine, cocktails and beer, or browse the menu for unique entrees, small plates, pastries, and more. The Chef de Cuisine and Sommelier team also hosts a tasting every Tuesday featuring a 5-course tasting menu complete with wine pairings.
La Banque Hotel
A boutique hotel rich in history with luxuriously appointed rooms. The unique experience begins at the reception desk set in the majestic bank lobby and continues on to our high end guest rooms.
La Voute Bistro and Bar
Enjoy a unique dining experience in the restaurant's plush dining room and lounge featuring French inspired cuisine. The focal point of the restaurant is the bank's vault located in our comfortable bistro setting.
Time Travelled Collectible Toy Show
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CITY:Oak Forest
River's Edge Cafe
More than just a cup of coffee; a place for minds to meet. A well-made latte paired with a scrumptious sandwich? Yes, please! River's Edge Café serves up a strong brew with amazing pastries in the morning and unbeatable soups, salads and sandwiches in the afternoon. The options here are outstanding! They have organic and gluten-free options that are deceivingly delicious.
42nd Fall Fox Valley Antiques Show and Sale
Sat. 10-5; Sun. 10-4. Authentic antiques exhibited indoors at the Kane County Fairgrounds. Catered lunch is available. Plenty of free parking. Admission $8 benefits local historical, educational endeavors.
CITY:St. Charles
Chicago Architecture Biennial
The inaugural Chicago Architecture Biennial, titled The State of the Art of Architecture, will take stock of the extraordinary ways in which architects, artists, designers, planners, activists, and policy makers from around the world are tackling the most pressing issues of today. By shining a light on realized architectural projects, projects in formation, spatial experiments made visible, and public gatherings, the Biennial seeks to generate thinking about architecture and its implications for our times. It explores how creativity and imagination can radically transform lived experience as we negotiate urban, suburban, and rural contexts, as well as other places that have not yet been anticipated. Through a constellation of exhibitions, full-scale installations, and programs of events, the Biennial invites the public to engage with and think about architecture in new and unexpected ways, and to take part in a global discussion about the future of the built environment. Photo credit: Steve Hall
CIC Theater
CiC is a non-profit comedy theater in Chicago featuring improv, sketch, and theatricals. Also a full service bar.
Paul Anka at the Arcada Theatre
Anka became famous in the late 1950s, 60s, 70s, with hit songs like "Diana", "Lonely Boy". "Put Your Head On My Shoulder", and "You're Having My Baby". An evening to recall those years gone by.
CITY:St. Charles
Orchard Valley Golf Course
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Tin Fish
Renowned for fresh seafood and oysters as well as aged steaks. A much respected wine list and bar deep in aged spirits.
CITY:Tinley Park
Villa Park Historical Museum
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CITY:Villa Park
Harvest Room
Open, airy dining room, farm to table, freshest alternative to dining, local growers, comfort foods, gluten-free/vegan options, full-service bar, handcrafted cocktails, and fine wines.
CITY:Palos Heights
Harvest Lane Vintage
Scheduled sales once or twice a month featuring a fresh selection of vintage, industrial, farmhouse items for yourself and your home.
CITY:St. Charles
Gelsosomo's Pizzeria
Gelsosomo's Pizzeria & Pub is a new family restaurant located in downtown Lemont. Stop in for some pizza, pasta, sandwiches, salads, beer and fun. Chances are if you've eaten at Gelsosomo's (Jel-sah-so-mos) in Lemont you've met at least one of the owners, Peg and Ed Gricus - a family-run operation.
Wingate by Wyndham - Joliet
Conveniently located near I-55 and I-80, Wingate by Wyndham welcomes business, groups, sports and leisure travelers. Serving hot complimentary breakfast daily, business center, free parking, Wi-Fi, indoor pool and fitness center.
Old Oak Country Club
Old Oak Country Club, located just 20 minutes from Chicago, was built in 1926 on a tract of land in Homer Glen, Illinois that is dominated by large oaks, hickory's and Long Run Creek. The 18 hole golf course has been skillfully carved out of the natural environment. The rustic beauty of the tract is the perfect compliment to this challenging golf course. The golf course measures 6,609 yards from the gold tees, and at par 71 this creates quite the golfing challenge. The blue tees play at 6,239 and the Red tees play at 5,298 so pick the tee box that suits your game.
Midwest Wizard of Oz Fest
The Midwest Wizard of Oz Festival has been a long standing tradition began in 1982 when Wizard of Oz store owner, Jean Nelson, came up with the idea to create an Oz-themed festival. Since then it has grown to be one of the biggest festivals in the nation that produced crowds of about 30,000 people each year.
CITY:Tinley Park
Boutique Repeats & Gifts
Upscale resale: re-defining the resale experience! Boutique Repeats is designed to provide customers with new and gently used clothes, purses, jewelry and more. At your favorite upscale resale shop, we buy, consign and sell designer and better brand name women's apparel, accessories, home decor and furniture. Let Boutique Repeats buy your high-end items, so you can go after that new must-have! This hassle-free selling experience is in a boutique environment that carries new inventory daily! Appointments are recommended for a personal buying experience, but not necessary.
Village of Roselle
Roselle is a northwestern suburb of Chicago and is home to 22,763 people. Located approximately 25 miles from downtown Chicago, 25 minutes from O'Hare International Airport, and 10 minutes from two major shopping centers, Roselle provides the quality of life and sense of community usually found only in a small town, with the convenience of a larger metropolitan area.
Batavia Creamery
Enjoy 48 premium flavors of ice cream and sherbet (over 150 flavors rotated)! Kid-approved flavors. Non-dairy sherbet options. Homemade waffle cones. Fruit smoothies. Custom cakes. Specialty drinks. And toppings, toppings, toppings!
YM boutique
Opening its doors in the summer of 2014, owner Jessica Fong was looking to spread her love of fashion to those in the Chicagoland area. Located in the heart of Downtown Aurora, YM boutique is quickly becoming known as a must see fashion destination. YM boutique strives to bring the Midwest the latest trends first and people everywhere are looking to YM for those fashion finds you won't see anywhere else. Come see for yourself why YM boutique is a must stop destination for all your fashion needs.
Beer House
Beer House, located on the outskirts of Yorktown Center, is a unique concept bringing over 60 tap and hundreds of bottled beers to one great venue. You can be sure to find almost half of our tap line dedicated to local Chicagoland breweries. Catering to both the beer aficionado and those wanting to learn more, our staff is willing to answer questions and make suggestions. Come drink the best beers, enjoy live music, catch sports on our 15 televisions, or just relax with friends!
Home Cut Donuts
Open 24 hrs. 7days a week. Serving Joliet's favorite coffee and donuts since 1966. Featuring over 45 varieties of donuts, eclairs, cinnamon rolls, muffins and cookies, still made by hand using our original recipes. Featured on Chicago's Best, Windy City Live, CLTV and WJOL.
Sanctuary Golf Course
Along with 18 superbly conditioned holes of golf, The Sanctuary has an excellent grass practice range, short game area, putting green, full service golf shop with PGA Professional Bob Schulz. The Bunker Grill has great food and beverage offerings. For those who want a challenging golfing experience at a great price, there are few better choices than The Sanctuary, anywhere! Book your tee-time now at 815- 462-GOLF (4653) or book on-line.
CITY:New Lenox
Basils Greek Dining
Blending old world tradition with culinary flair and innovations, this is a celebration of Mediterranean Cuisine. Named after the "royal" herb, Basils brings the delicate balance and warmth of Greek comfort food to the modern dining table. Named one of 15 Unique Restaurants by Only In Your State: "Who knew some of the best Greek food wasn't in Greektown but was instead in a suburb? Yes, it's at Basils, a fantastic restaurant that has phenomenal Greek food perfectly paired with wines." (July 16, 2015)
Frankfort Spirits
Committed to producing the finest small batch hand crafted spirits in the Midwest, using premium locally sourced ingredients, tried and true processes, superior equipment, and the collective knowledge and skill of dedicated entrepreneurs.
The Patio
We take great pride in using only the finest quality ingredients that are preservative and filler-free, and freshly-prepared the old-fashioned way. We never cut corners! Our famous Barbecue Ribs and Rotisserie Chicken are always cooked fresh throughout the day, and our signature smoked meats – sliced Beef Brisket, Pulled Pork, and Pulled Turkey – are seasoned and slow-cooked for hours. We make our own soups from scratch daily and we even grind and patty our own hamburgers. The way we do things may require extra effort, but we believe you can really taste the difference! For over 35 years, we continue to follow the same philosophy – quality, value, exceptional service and delicious barbecue!
Raimondo's Pizza & Pub
Two-time Culinary Champion Raimondo's pizzas and pastas are the best pizza and the best ethnic restaurant in the Aurora Area according to our local mayors. Handcrafted pizza pies, sauces and sandwiches made to order. Each pie dough is rolled by hand and made to order. Salivate over the menu. Experience the best when you experience Raimondo's!
CITY:North Aurora
Indoor Winter Market
Fresh produce never tasted better! Shop for breads, eggs, pastries, cheese, soap, meat, plus rotating artisans every week. Watch for Gaetano's delicious surprises and culinary lessons! Saturday mornings November through May, 9 am - noon. Check their web site or Facebook page for special updates.
Two Brothers Summer Festival
The Two Brothers Summer Festival is a growing, weekend long music, food and beer festival focused on charity and community. The idea stems from the ideologies of the Ebel brothers, owners of the Two Brothers Brewing Company. Two Brothers Summer Festival was created to raise money and awareness for a growing list of charities, as well as give back to the local and regional community. Two Brothers Brewing Company is proud to have granted several wishes via the Make-A-Wish Foundation and helped a number of other children's charities in its 18 years. This year The Two Brothers Brewing Company will donate net proceeds from the festival to Make a Wish Illinois and local charities. Music lineup includes Cold War Kids, Lord Huron, The Lone Bellow and PHOX.
Brunch Cafe
This contemporary breakfast and lunch cafe opened its doors in February 2008. You'll find plenty of breakfast basics here, but we're also well-known for our decadent twists on the regulars...like the stuffed french toast, blueberry bliss cakes and berry explosion waffle. You can also enjoy a delicious mimosa or bloody mary with breakfast, brunch, or lunch.
Maggiano's Little Italy
Maggiano's Little Italy invites you to enjoy authentic, scratch-made Italian-American cuisine in our restaurant or banquet facilities. Bring the family in for dinner or have your next party at one of our banquet facilities.
Gaetano's Batavia
Culinary Champion for Best Soup, Best Dessert and Best Veggie/Vegan dish! Experience exquisite Italian cuisine and world class culinary arts including their famous wood burning oven techniques. Vegan? Food-intolerant? Let them know and Chefs Gaetano and Wendy DiBenedetto will make up a special culinary delight just for you!
Bobak's Signature Events and Conference Center
Bobak's is a unique banquet conference facility for corporate, social and family events. Whether you are looking to plan a wedding reception, corporate function or birthday party, expert Event Specialists will work closely with you to ensure that your day is a success. From intimate to exclusive, Bobak's first-rate banquet & meeting facilities, award winning cuisine and unparalleled service will transform your event to extraordinary!
Aurora Farmers Market West
Shop Aurora's Farmers Market for seasonal favorites! Join neighbors and enjoy the familiar flavors and weekly surprises during our 103rd Anniversary. Illinois' oldest continually-running market, proudly celebrating area history and heritage. Each week with their Healthy Growing Initiative, your shopping experience includes a variety of fresh fruits and vegetables as well as the opportunity to discover unique handcrafts, homemade breads and pastries, specialty meats, artisan cheeses, and beautiful flowers. Pick up your farm fresh produce for the week - and plan to spend some time savoring the sweetness of locally-made baked goods, snacking on fresh popcorn, or tasting delicious hot donuts! The City of Aurora Farmers Markets are more than a place to get your vegetables. An excellent way to kick off your Saturday morning with a mini-festival of socializing, food, music and much more. Held each Wednesday afternoon from July through September.
If These Walls Could Talk
If These Walls Could Talk in Downtown Aurora not only provides 100% archival quality framing services their shop acts as an art gallery for visitors to enjoy, buy, and sell their art. A regular venue for Downtown Aurora's First Friday event.
Sport Zone Family Fun Center
Home for soccer, go-karts, mini-golf, indoor golf and batting cages.
Pomegranate Restaurant
America is obsessed with bacon, which is why Pomegranate Restaurant's bacon waffle just makes so much sense. If bacon's not your thing but waffles still are, try their pomegranate waffle–it comes with their pomegranate sauce and it's amazing. Another great thing about this place, aside from their fresh ingredients, is that they serve breakfast all day. Late risers, rejoice! You can get breakfast and a mimosa at 4:00 p.m. Don't let breakfast bias keep you from ordering off the lunch and dinner menus. All of their food is amazing!
Big Run Golf Club
Opened in 1930 and designed by C.H. Muelenford and Sam Sneed. Hundreds of tall oak trees throughout the course (some oaks are centuries old), complimented by five lakes and Long Run Creek, will test your shot making abilities. Big Run Golf Club can be difficult but enjoyable, challenging and sporty. The course has never stood on it's laurels, it has been reshaped over the years to compliment both the improvements in today's golfers and to take advantage of this scenic piece of land golfers have come to enjoy.
St. James at Sag Bridge
St. James at Sag Bridge is the Oldest Church in Northern Illinois. Built by Irish immigrants who built the canal. Established in 1833, it is the sole country parish of the Archdiocese of Chicago serving a growing community of Catholics who come together to worship God through the celebration of the Eucharist and traditional devotional activities within truly unique and beautiful surroundings.
Old Orland Antique Shops
The Old Orland Historic District has antique and specialty shops, and interesting service businesses nestled in a 1800s neighborhood of historic churches, charming houses and colorful gardens.
CITY:Orland Park
Chicago Helicopter Experience
Offering helicopter tours of the Chicago skyline and private helicopter charters. Arrive at our own private downtown heliport just minutes from the heart of the city. Once you are checked in at the heliport you will explore and learn about Chicago's rich history in our 6,000sqft Customer Experience Center. Your flight will depart at your scheduled time and take you on an epic journey with unparalleled views of the city.
Little Beans Cafe - Evanston
Little Beans is a family café and imaginative indoor playground for kids. Their café boasts a delicious assortment of coffee drinks and snacks where parents can enjoy the ambiance of our comfortable café with their tiny tots. At Little Beans, kids have the freedom to play, learn, imagine and create in their custom interactive indoor village and playground. They are truly a destination that is fun for the whole family.
Sakuma's Japanese Restaurant
When you walk into Sakuma's Japanese Restaurant, you are greeted with a smiling face and a hearty "irasshaimase," the Japanese way of welcoming customers. Sakuma's culinary prowess is well known amongst loyal clientele who include several notable local personalities and prominent sportsmen.
Fox Valley Irish Festival at RiverEdge Park
No need to fly across the pond to get in on all that Irish fun. With beer and whiskey tastings, vendors offering phenomenal Irish fare, crafts and games for the kids and, of course, the hottest Irish bands around, the 2nd Annual Fox Valley Irish Fest is the biggest Irish party the Chicago suburbs have ever seen. There's a little Irish in all of us – come celebrate the food, drink, music and spirit of the Emerald Isle at the Park. There's something for the whole family at Irish Fest. There's a huge children's play area filled with crafts and games, Irish beer will be flowing, and tons of cool vendors will be offering authentic Irish food, gifts and more. Then, when the sun starts to go down over the green hills of the Park, to see three of the hottest Irish bands: Brendan Loughrey, The Ploughboys and The Mahones.
Celeste is a modern, sophisticated, multi-level establishment. The design of the building is reminiscent of turn-of-the-century Chicago and the food is just as innovative. Enjoy classic American drinks, a versatile wine list, and seasonal multi-layered cuisine. Drink and dine at the bar, in the deco room, or in the garden.
Good Tequila's Mexican Grill
We serve authentic Mexican Dishes made from only the finest ingredients that the whole family can indulge in. We have an ever expanding menu of dishes that are sure to please and will keep you coming back for more of our unique taste and flavor.
CITY:Elk Grove Village
Little Beans Cafe - Chicago
Little Beans is a family café and imaginative indoor playground for kids. Their café boasts a delicious assortment of coffee drinks and snacks where parents can enjoy the ambiance of our comfortable café with their tiny tots. At Little Beans, kids have the freedom to play, learn, imagine and create in their custom interactive indoor village and playground. They are truly a destination that is fun for the whole family.
Glenview House
Extensively rehabbed and converted into an upscale American restaurant, bar and whiskey lounge, the Glenview House. Features beautifully presented, upscale American comfort food with French, Italian and Asian influences. The restaurant specializes in imported and craft beers with over 100 different selections available on draught and in bottles. Guests can enjoy lunch or dinner in one of the many dining areas. Seasonal outdoor seating available
Illinois Holocaust Museum Exhibit - Nazi Olympics: Berlin, 1936
Coinciding with the 2016 Rio Olympics and the 80th anniversary of the 1936 Games, Nazi Olympics tells an important historical story. Given that sports play a powerful developmental role in the lives of so many youth and adult athletes, this exhibition expands on many important themes—racism and discrimination, propaganda, fair play, and ethical decision making—allowing the public to personally connect to the history and lessons of the Holocaust and relate them to present day Olympics and human rights issues.
LongHorn Steakhouse
LongHorn welcomes guests into a warm, relaxing atmosphere reminiscent of a Western rancher's home where friendly, attentive servers help them unwind and savor a great steakhouse meal.
Chicagoland Unconventional Bicycle Expo (CUBE)
The only place where you can test ride:unicycles, recumbents, trikes, cargo bikes, tandems and electric bikes all in the same place. Then walk the show and see a full line of the newest accessories, clothing, shoes, etc. Not to mention the touring companies, and bike clubs. You won't want to miss this show. It's the only one of it's kind in the America's.
CITY:Tinley Park
Premium seafood and steak with a touch of Mexico! All the flavors from Mexico are mixed to give our food a unique and authentic flavor.
Aliano's Ristorante
Culinary Champion for Best Seafood! Served in a traditional Italian American atmosphere, a night out at Aliano's makes for a special dining experience. Every item on Aliano's extensive menu is made from classic, favorite recipes that have been delighting diners for years.
Luigi's House
Luigi's House invites you to come and experience true Italian cooking and casual dining in the various rooms of Luigi's home. Themed dining spaces include the kitchen, pottery room (with twinkling lights), library, or the landscaped patio. Inside Luigi's House is Julian's Piano Bar, which offers live entertainment three nights per week, great Martini's and appetizers.
Steak 'n Shake - Evanston
This restaurant serves a full menu including chili, melts, salads, soups and club sandwiches. They are famous for their steak burgers.
Koi Chinese and Sushi
Located right in the heart of charming Evanston's restaurant row, Koi brings the bold flavors of the eight different regions of authentic Chinese Cuisine and fresh sushi to every dining experience. The menu brings owner Sandy Chens' love for traditional Chinese cooking to the forefront.
Marino's Pizza
At Marino's Pizza & Pasta we pride ourselves on creating sumptuous food that tells the story of our Italian heritage. When I immigrated to America at the tender age of 8, I never have thought I could take so many of you back to Italy with me. We invite you to dine with us & taste the love & history we put into all of our dishes.
CITY:Elk Grove Village


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What do you consider to be the worst holiday song?
Happy Hanukkah
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A refugee from Planet Melmac masquerading as a human. In fair condition. A fixer-upper. Warranty still good. Not necessarily sane. Publisher and editor of the Melmacian Times @ http://melmacian.tumblr.com/
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THe hippopotamus one.
- Anonymous
Shalom David!
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All pre-2000 Chanukah songs?
- http://profiles.yahoo.com/u/EU5DQWQTTHTPO4A4ZYSL3AAV2U Adjoran
ANYTHING played before Thanksgiving, generally.
Worst off the top of my head: "Grandma Got Run Over By A Reindeer." It was modestly amusing the first time I heard it, annoyingly stupid ever since.
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Tie: "The Chipmunk Song" and "Grandma Got Run Over by a Reindeer".
"Rockin' Around the Christmas Tree" gets (dis)honorable mention
- davidt
- Anonymous
Jingle bell rock! ugggghhh!
- Anon Y. Mous
I don't know the name of it, but Adam Sandler "sings" it.
Edit: OK, here's the video for those that are inclined to torture themselves: Link.
- jim_m
Anything, ANYTHING sung by the Beach Boys. They are so awful and you can't unhear them!
- Anonymous
It's: Channuka! ww
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my co-worker's step-aunt makes
$65/hr on the computer. She has been out of a job for 6 months but last month
her check was $15230 just working on the computer for a few hours. Here's the
site to read more http://fly26.com
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It's freezing in Dixville Notch. He could be lying on the side of the road, passed out from hypothermia, Gingrich sign gripped in his frostbitten hand. Send out the search party with huskies.
But it could be a Romney sign, I've always suspected he is a crypto-Romnite


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David Cook looking at my drawings! See the reflection in his glasses?
He's the sweetest ever...I got to meet him for the first time this year <3
That's great!
Yeah, it was amazing! I love the fact that my drawings made him smile like that!
That's so cool! I'd ask what he thought of them, but I'm sure he loved them It's great you got to show them all to him!
Thanks! He seemed to love them. I didn't just show them to him I redrew every single drawing of him and gave him originals!
Jessica! you met him!!
Oh what a thrill. And what did he say when he saw your dedication
Oh what a thrill. And what did he say when he saw your dedication
I've actually met him 3 times now! I can't remember everything he said but he told me I was really talented and he gave me a hug! He remembered me from the last time I gave him drawings which was awesome!
he must have been really happy to see drawings of him


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So, I've thought about this again now that we have whom I consider to be a QB guru in KC. I'm not going to turn my back on this franchise, Clark Hunt is a fantastic owner and did everything he could to turn this team into a winner, and be supportive of his fan base. I'm not turning my back on him. I'm buying season tickets, and I'll be up at Arrowhead 8-10+ times this coming year.
But it's our damned turn for a franchise QB out of the draft. I want to watch Geno Smith/Tyler Wilson/Matt Barkley (
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Has anyone here had to deal with eczema on themselves or their 2yo? My little girls body is about 95% covered in eczema and has been for the past 4 months. She has had it since birth, but it's only been this bad this season. We have seen mutiple drs and tried multiple treatments. We currently have removed most of the major allergens from her diet, in 2 weeks we'll try adding foods back in and watching for a reaction. At least that was the prescribed plan. The problem is she is still having outbreaks, so I don't know how that will help. The only good thing coming from this diet is that her immune system seems to have vastly improved.
Please tell me anything you know or have experienced with eczema I need some new things to research.
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This just in, folks. Looks like the midterm 2010 election will go down as having produced the most openly gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender winners
This just in, folks. Looks like the midterm 2010 election will go down as having produced the most openly gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender winners in history. The Gay & Lesbian Victory Fund announced the news today with much digital fanfare, and, we're guessing, delightful little hors d'oeuvres for everyone. Washington even got in on the action, electing its first openly lesbian state legislator. Find out who after the jump.
The GLVF says that at least 106 of the candidates it endorsed won their elections.
A few of the biggest winners were Providence, R.I., Mayor David Cicilline elected to Congress, Jim Gray elected as mayor of Lexington, Ken., Nickie Antonio, elected to the Ohio State House of Representatives, Victoria Kolakowski, elected as judge for the Alameda Superior Court in California, and, most importantly, Washington's own Laurie Jinkins, who won a seat as the Representative from Washington's 27th District in the State House.
The Democrat spoke to the News Tribune on election night--but not about anything to do with her sexuality. Rather, she talked about things like the budget and creating jobs--issues that voters actually elected her to take care of.
"I think the state budget is really the most important area of focus," she said. "...Just figuring out a way that we can have a really balanced and responsible budget that protects the core services, that's my priority."
Bottom line: gays still may not be welcome in the military, but they're finding plenty of room in all other areas of government.


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So I am 10 1/2 weeks pregnant and my husband and I got an ultrasound the other day that showed our baby kicking around and a strong heartbeat. We were so relieved since we miscarried earlier this year at 9 1/2 weeks. Yet our midwife did show us that the placenta is low and covering the cervix. She told me to watch for bleeding and that we would recheck it at our 20 week ultrasound since they sometimes correct themselves. I have a 5 year old from a previous relationship and that pregnancy and delivery was flawless.
I am just worried to have complications or if we need to have a c-section. I am just wondering if any of you have had this before and if it corrected itself or what it was like??
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Part of the Fine Arts community in Putt Hall, the Music cluster is located on the fourth floor of that community. The community provides an opportunity for Music majors to participate in a variety of programs and activities themed around the study of music, including field trips and other unique programs offered to residents of the community. In addition, the Music cluster allows residents to collaborate with, and seek the academic support of, other Music majors.
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