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Sizing Up E-mail Appliances
Is your organization inching along because of spam, malware and phishing attacks? We tested four e-mail appliances designed to clear the way for safe messaging. Here's how they measured up.
Spam is epidemic. An enterprise may typically receive 20,000 external e-mails per hour, 24 hours per day, and three-quarters...
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of it's either junk or virus-infected. Winnowing this glut of bogus and often malicious messages while allowing legitimate business communication to flow is a huge challenge.
Think of an investment firm trying to filter spam offering the "the latest stock tip" without blocking advice to customers; or a hospital stemming the flow of "physique-enhancing pill" e-mails, but not risking missing a genuine patient inquiry.
Fortunately, e-mail security technology has advanced against increasingly sophisticated spamming techniques. Organizations have a wide choice of strong products and managed services to protect vital messaging.
More and more, the products are available in enterprise-class appliances to accommodate the staggering volume of e-mail flooding large organizations. We tested and evaluated four of the leading appliances: BorderWare Technologies' BorderWare MXtreme Mail Firewall, CipherTrust's CipherTrust IronMail Secure Platform, IronPort Systems' IronPort C-Series Email Security Appliance and Symantec's Symantec Mail Security (SMS) 8200 Series.
We discovered that any one of these appliances will do a highly capable job of protecting your organization against spam in addition to providing gateway AV protection--to the extent that this was not a differentiating factor based on our test results.
Accordingly, we evaluated these solutions on their appropriateness of installation, initial configuration, deployability/scalability, administration/management and reporting for a large enterprise.
|About this BakeOff
Information Security tested four leading e-mail security appliances, focusing heavily on their antispam capabilities and overall suitability for a large enterprise environment.
Since our focus was not on processing power, the exact model was of little import, but, specifically, we tested BorderWare TechnologiesÕ MX 400 BorderWare MXtreme Mail Firewall, CipherTrustÕs CipherTrust IronMail Secure Platform on a standard IBM server, IronPort SystemsÕ IronPort C-60 Email Security Appliance and SymantecÕs Symantec Mail Security 8200.
Our test lab contained one server running Windows 2003, our SMTP and DNS servers, and Active Directory. Additionally, we had three workstations (Linux and Windows XP SP2) running on a Cisco network backbone. We used a mail generator/mail drain running on a BSD server.
For spam testing, we used the mail generator server to supply us with varying rates of live mail, and received the mail via the mail drain.
All of our testing was done inside a firewall on an isolated network (no outside-facing mail server, which limited our ability to test some third-generation features, such as reputation filtering).
The four vendors have some similarities and also some profound differences in how they filter spam. That being said, they all caught close to 100 percent of the spam we ran through them and registered no false positives. Our e-mail generating tool was a BSD server that simulated generating 1,000,000 messages to 10,000 recipients, allowing us to test the stability and scalability of the appliances. It also allowed us to see how the first- and second-generation spam filters would work under load. We were capable of creating both hard and soft bounces on the mail drain (receiver) as well, which meant that we didn't require a SMTP server for our testing and could conduct everything on an isolated network segment.
The differences in the products' antispam capabilities lie in third-generation technologies, which would be more likely to detect the more sophisticated techniques spammers use to evade detection. Since we used a closed lab environment, we didn't fully test these technologies.
Notably, IronPort and CipherTrust are on the leading edge of integrated antispam technology, primarily through their reputation filters. A reputation filter/service (identity-based filter) is used to analyze who is sending you mail and will block or delay messages based on the reputation of the e-mail source.
Though IronPort is credited with creating the technology, CipherTrust is attempting to push the envelope with its correlation engines. The IronPort reputation service, SenderBase, encompasses 75,000 networks and monitors 25 percent of all e-mail on the Internet. CipherTrust, whose TrustedSource network includes a somewhat smaller sampling of 3,000 enterprises, relies on a series of correlation engines to make inferences among different sources of e-mail.
Symantec's Brightmail BLOC (Brightmail Logistics Operations Center) service uses its patented Probe Network, which leverages millions of decoy e-mail accounts to capture spam. This information is then sent to BLOC, where a combination of automated tools and technicians determine if a message is spam. BLOC protects 15 percent of the world's e-mail--about 100 billion e-mail messages per month.
BorderWare's antispam technology comprises first- and second-generation tools, such as whitelists/blacklists, pattern matching and Bayesian filtering. The appliance we tested included the optional Brightmail engine. IronPort offers Brightmail as an add-on module, but the appliance we tested performed very well without it.
Antivirus A La Carte
Enterprises can typically see a 60 to 80 percent reduction in inbound e-mail-borne viral traffic when they use an AV gateway on their SMTP servers.
All the vendors--with the obvious exception of Symantec--use third-party AV technology: CipherTrust uses McAfee/Authentium; IronPort has Sophos; and BorderWare uses Kaspersky Lab and McAfee. IronPort also uses their proprietary Virus Outbreak Filters technology, which scans incoming mail for suspicious patterns that indicate possible zero-day malware attacks.
The AV engines detected everything we threw at them, including an EICAR file and "old" viruses--malware payloads currently living on the Internet. They also detected custom code with viral characteristics that we wrote in our isolated lab.
|Antispam Techniques
In the ever-changing fight to block spam, here are some of the major detection techniques:
Whitelist/blacklist contains networks or domain names that are either trusted or untrusted to send legitimate e-mail.
Real-time blacklist (RBL) identifies servers that send out spam or are known to be open relays. (This definition is seen differently across various vendors.)
Message header tests interpret the contents of either the header or message body for valid IP addresses, sender address and destination addresses.
Bayesian filtering is a statistical approach to spam detection based on the probability of an individual word being used in a spam message. These filters must be constantly "trained" to understand variations of a word that a spammer may use. They can be circumvented by the use of HTML in the body of an e-mail message, though newer Bayesian filters are learning to combat this problem.
Machine learning typically consists of advanced statistical techniques run by an artificial intelligence engine to not only provide advanced e-mail text-based filtering (statistics), but to adjust or adapt itself based on the e-mail it's seeing (artificial intelligence).
Reputation filtering, based on very large samples of traffic, develops spam origination locations and blocks those locations.
Traffic shaping operates at the packet level. It not only looks at locations of spam senders, but actively controls the bandwidth allowed from those IP addresses to reduce the amount of mail it will even allow to be seen by the antispam appliance.w
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Enterprise products may not be plug-and-play, but one of the key benefits of an appliance is that it shouldn't require a lot of professional services or hours on the phone with tech support to get up and running. Our evaluation considered the documentation supplied and whether we could complete an installation without vendor professional services. If technical support was required, we evaluated their professionalism, courtesy and knowledge.
IronPort was clearly the smoothest installation, followed by CipherTrust. Symantec and BorderWare were somewhat problematic.
Once the appliances were installed, CipherTrust and IronPort presented the smoothest configuration experiences; the former because of its engineering support, the latter because of its documentation. On the other hand, they offer far wider sets of configuration options than either Symantec or BorderWare, meaning the experience may be more complex and time-consuming depending on how granular the appliance is tuned.
The IronPort installation starts with a command-line wizard and moves smoothly into a Web-based interface. A clear one-page installation check-off list and succinct Quick Start Guide helped us zip right through. The wizard was truly a fill-in-the-blanks installation. The only hiccup was at the end of the Web-based component, which failed due to cookies being disabled in Internet Explorer--an undocumented issue. We completed the install using Firefox (alternatively, we could have enabled cookies in IE). CipherTrust was the only vendor to insist on a telephone-supported installation, which went smoothly; our feeling was that we could have done well on our own. The manuals are nicely laid out, with plenty of screen shots and pictures of the appliance. Wiz-ards--though not quite as polished as IronPort's--for both the command line and browser interfaces guide you through the installation. However, the software update process is somewhat kludgy (you must query the update service for each update). CipherTrust's installation team was highly knowledgeable and very professional.
CipherTrust provides the most robust set of predefined filters, including antispam and antivirus settings based on industry best practices. Very few changes or modifications would be needed to configure your appliance for state-of-the-art e-mail protection. The only real challenge for CipherTrust is adding new rules, which requires a command-line style of coding. Wizards would make this a more complete package.
The BorderWare installation was more problematic. The appliance was sent without manuals; when we did receive the documentation, it was for a different model, but was close enough to get us through.
There were no pictures of the device to identify the network cards, the network adapters don't follow standard right-to-left or left-to-right conventions--0, 1, 2 or 2, 1, 0-- and only through three hours of trial-and-error testing to see if the box was live or dead did we figure out that the internal firewall drops ping packets. When the device responded to HTTPS, we finally determined which network adapter we had actually configured.
Once the command-line wizard is complete, you are left with a DOS-like menu that lacks a top menu bar to show possible menu selections (we accidentally pressed an arrow key and another menu box showed up). Neither the documentation nor online installation help gives any guidance on whether to choose an automatic or manual installation.
But, the license, software update and security processes are well thought out and straightforward. Setting up the box for mail was completed via a slick wizard. BorderWare provides a basic set of default rules, but changing settings is simply a matter of selecting check boxes.
The Symantec installation began with a three-day ordeal troubleshooting what turned out to be a bad box. The good news was Symantec's response: The company brought in any and all resources needed to remedy the situation, and it listened to its customer. Technicians dialed remotely into the appliance, and together we spent nearly six hours total over the three days trying to correct the problem. In the end, they sent a new box, which installed flawlessly.
This experience revealed two issues: Symantec's registration process needs to be more flexible and allow direct IP addressing. We learned this because the installation problem stemmed from the appliance's inability to use DNS to find Symantec's registration site, thus, we could not move into the browser-based interface to control the box. We had to use their command line, but Symantec admittedly "hides" the command-line commands available in the dark recesses of its documentation. The technical support folks stated flatly that they don't want customers using the command line.
Two other problems plagued this installation: The physical connectors are so poorly placed that we resorted to using old Cat 3 Ethernet cables (without rubber "hoods") to plug in; the same was true of the video cable. We had to "work" the video connector into the physical boundaries of the appliance.
On the plus side, the beauty of the Symantec configuration process is that, once you complete the command-line wizard, the basic mail settings are complete. This was a clear advantage over the other appliances. The default policies are very basic, but the intuitive wizard makes creating new policies easy.
Broadly speaking, our administration criteria incorporated the ease and flexibility of managing the devices and policies through the central console, particularly a policy/ filter creation/modification capability and the overall usability of the interface.
IronPort begins with a range of content filter options that include various header, attachment, MIME type and envelope scans. Each of these filter types can be broken down into smaller, logical comparative components as needed. A large array of possible actions can then be assigned to each of these filters. Its documentation provides numerous practical examples for implementing these filters.
While IronPort's default policy categories are limited (Whitelist, Blacklist, Suspectlist and Unknownlist), the policy options under each category are extensive, including maximum number of messages per session, banner test, max recipients per hour and using SenderBase. Each of these, in turn, is configurable to a remarkable degree: The SenderBase options alone fill 50 pages of its User Manual.
CipherTrust's granularity of policies and rules are as impressive as IronPort's, but its real jewel is the excellent best practices template it provides to set all of these filters right up front. You download the template with your initial updates, click apply, and the wide range of default settings are made--an astounding array of antispam, AV, content filtering and other settings. When you consider the 300 different settings available, this makes life a lot simpler for the harried security manager.
Symantec's default policies are the most basic. Its spam filter is set to prefix the e-mail header with the words "Suspected Spam" if it exceeds a specific default threshold. The mail filters are broken down into four basic categories--e-mail firewall, virus, spam and content compliance--but each of these subdivided into only two or three subcategories. For example, the e-mail firewall is broken down into directory harvest, spam and viral attacks.
While the base list of filters is minimal, customers will rely on the BLOC service to provide the granular filter for additional layers of protection.
BorderWare, which provides older antispam technology on its own with a Brightmail afterburner as an option, allows you to select basic filters such as whitelists/blacklists, RBLs, message header and envelope testing, Statistical Token Analysis (a form of Bayesian filtering) and not much else. The only real antispam configuration comes if you choose to add the optional Brightmail engine. You may enable the included proprietary secure Web mail portal--a nice option--which is unique among the four appliances.
BorderWare's really interesting options are in its HALO system managing, clustering, load balancing and stateful failover, including a number of policy thresholds designating the failover device.
Scaling for the Enterprise
We assessed the deployability of the appliances--the feature sets appropriate for enterprise deployment--including load balancing, clustering, failover and LDAP support.
All of the vendors support failover, load balancing and centralized management. However, only BorderWare natively provides clustering, failover and load balancing via its HALO programs.
The other vendors support external load balancing devices only, and they only support failover via MX record preferences. All four provide a central management console for support of a distributed multiple appliance deployment.
All but Symantec provide support for all industry standard LDAP directories. Symantec currently only supports Sun's Java Messaging System (formerly iPlanet) and Active Directory.
The bottom line is that any of these vendor solutions could support a global enterprise.
All of the appliances provide adequate levels of reporting and log access, though, overall. This was the most disappointing aspect of our evaluation, particularly for enterprise-caliber products.
CipherTrust was the best, providing easy access to both the appliance's log files and a wide range of reports. Its weakness is the lack of customization: You must export the logs files off and use an external report generator such as Crystal Reports. Additionally, the report export function is limited to CSV format.
IronPort was close behind, with a rich source of both logs and reports, though its logs were a challenge to extract. It also falls short in its customization and export functions.
Symantec provides a superb set of reports, but there is no customization. The logs are only fair and must be exported to a separate syslog server.
BorderWare offers only the bare minimum set of logs and only slightly better reports. It supports minimal customization, and you can only export reports via e-mail from the administrative interface.
All Viable Choices
Overall, we were impressed with these appliances. All of them would perform in a multiple-device deployment on a global scale. We also found them among the most secure devices we've seen in our labs, resisting all our efforts at compromise.
For innovation, we would certainly choose either the CipherTrust or IronPort solutions. Both vendors provide a rich mix of features, world-class antispam technologies and mature user interfaces. They get our best grades overall, with a nod to CipherTrust.
BorderWare is a viable choice for mid- to large-scale deployments because of its native load-balancing and failover, and the clustering option makes this solution easy to scale. Its use of third-party antispam and AV technology makes it a predictable performer.
Symantec is a tried-and-true option for deployment. Innovation is not its strong point, but its global presence and support structure are definite strong suits.
All in all, this is a mature product group with a strong future as spam, phishing and virus attacks continue to grow.Technical editor Tom Bowers, CISSP, PMP, CEH, is a manager of information security operations at a Fortune 100 pharmaceutical company. Send your comments on this article to firstname.lastname@example.com.
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BARDENTON | The man accused of kidnapping and raping a 5-year-old girl in Manatee County is scheduled to appear in court Thursday afternoon.
Deputies say 36-year-old Dominick Jerome Hawkins lured the child away from her home as she played outside with a friend at the Wayside Glen Mobile Home Park Monday.
According to the Manatee County Sheriff's Office, he took her to a nearby convenience store to buy candy and then to a vacant mobile home in the Aloha Estates Mobile Home Park at 5310 14th St. where he choked and raped her.
The girl told family members of the attack.
Two video clips later emerged allegedly showing Hawkins with the girl. One piece of surveillance footage shows a man and a girl at the counter of the India Bazaar selecting pieces of candy.
The second video allegedly shows Hawkins urgently trying to board a county public bus and the driver refusing to open the door for him. A child can be seen running behind in the background of the clip.
Neighbors of the girl say they are relieved a suspect is in jail.
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Deputies say they received a tip from someone who said the man in one video had temporarily lived in a mobile home and carried a lunch box. Investigators said they found the lunch box. It had the name of a Sarasota family on it, which eventually led to Hawkins.
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Hawkins has been in jail before. His most recent arrest was in Manatee County in May.
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ItaliAsia offers a kaleidoscope of flavors from Italy and Panasia that will satiate all kinds of appetites with affordability guests appreciate.
Villaggio's Ristorante is a family owned and operated Italian trattoria run by three brothers for over fifteen years. When you dine at Villaggio's you are treated like family!
DuPage County, Chicago's Western Suburbs - A Mecca for steak aficionados - offers a varied menu including lobster and fresh seafood. Serving casual lunches, dinners filled with ambience and elegant customized banquets. Find out why we're a favorite!
Autumn in the Park Festival has something for the entire family and then some. Two Chili Cook-Off's, BBQ Rib Competition, entertainment, food, drinks and fun.
CITY:Palos Park
Meats are slow-smoked using the greenest hickory wood to ensure the juiciest, most favorable taste. To complement that, a variety of homemade barbeque sauces and other Southern specialities including salads and seafood dishes are offered.
Toscana offers a little taste of Europe and brings the good sentimental feelings together with its cozy, inviting and yet sophisticated atmosphere. Our professional and caring staff is truly dedicated to serve your needs. We proudly present our fine signature dishes, tasted and modified to perfection.
CITY:Arlington Heights
Authentic Cantonese & Szechwan style dishes featuring dim sum on Sundays.
Among the North Shore's finest Italian restaurants tucked inside the historic Margarita European Inn. Pensiero Ristorante serves Italian fare prepared from the finest imported ingredients. The moment you enter the room, you know you are in for a special dining experience. The menu is seasonally inspired and the wine list is sure to compliment your dining experience. During the summer, dine outdoors in the lovely garden terrace.
Family owned and operated restaurant featuring Italian and Mexican dishes at an affordable price.
CITY:Arlington Heights
McCormick & Schmick's Seafood Restaurant - Skokie
The perfect spot for an intimate dinner for two or a large celebration for 300 people. You'll love our beautiful mahogany decor and stained glass windows; and with a fresh list and menu that changes twice daily, we are excited to offer you the freshest dining experience.
Rose Garden Cafe has a menu that includes everything. Breakfast, lunch, dinner, specials, ice cream creations and a case of yummy looking desserts!
CITY:Elk Grove Village
Dixie Kitchen "brings the best of Southern delta cooking North". Specialites include gumbo, red beans & rice, and peach cobbler. Don't foret the Dixie beer!
One of Chicagoland's top five courses, Orchard Valley Golf Course is an 18-hole, 6,800-yard, par-72 championship layout open to the public. Featuring four sets of tees, this beautiful course offers the appropriate challenge to all skill levels. Orchard Valley has been distinguished by Golf Digest Magazine as a 4 1/2 star facility.
Salad bar with four specialty salads, fresh cut produce and all the fixings, full hot bakery, six made from scratch soups, three hot pastas, and dessert bar all for one low price. Buffet dining.
CITY:St. Charles
A rustic tavern specializing in wild game, signature whole animal service, craft beers and specialty cocktails. Michelin Guide recommended.
Jambalaya Restaurant-Night Club
Distinctive American food with a Creole Influence. Live entertainment Friday and Saturdays. Located adjacent to the authentic Bourbon Street in Pheasant Run Resort.
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 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.
Authentic Japanese steakhouse, fresh sushi bar, hibachi grill and bar, Tepan-yaki chef prepares right at your table.
CITY:St. Charles
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!
A prime steak and seafood restaurant serving the highest quality of foods and freshest ingredients all in a world class facility. Enjoy a exceptional prime aged steak paired with a glass of wine from the extensive wine list. Outdoor patio in the warm months make it a great place to gather with friends and family.
Located on the Chicago River, River Roast offers city and water views from every seat, inside and out. The menu features contemporary American tavern far and new inventive drinks. With one of the best patios in the city, the restaurant is a great place to connect with friends and family.
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
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.
All your breakfast favorites in a relaxing and comfortable environment.
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!
Scorched Earth Brewing Company
Scorched Earth Brewing Co is a production brewery and tap room in Algonquin. Our world class beer can be found in local establishments throughout the area. The tap room regularly features local food trucks, live music, tours and other special events.
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)
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.
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.
Built in 1929, the Villa Park Historical Museum building originally served the community as the Villa Ave stop for the Chicago, Aurora & Elgin electric train line and an appliance store. It was placed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1986. Today, it houses relics and artifacts from Villa Park's past including articles from the Ovaltine Factory which once operated in Villa Park and Sears Catalog Homes in the area.
CITY:Villa Park
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!
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
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.
This restaurant serves a full menu including chili, melts, salads, soups and club sandwiches. They are famous for their steak burgers.
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.
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.
Singin' in the Rain at the Marriott Theatre
Singin' in The Rain is based on the 1952 American musical comedy film. It offers a lighthearted depiction of Hollywood in the late '20s, with the three stars portraying performers caught up in the transition from silent films to talkies. This play will offer the audience some splashy old-fashioned fun.
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!
Scheduled sales once or twice a month featuring a fresh selection of vintage, industrial, farmhouse items for yourself and your home.
CITY:St. Charles
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
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
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 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.
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.
The Chocolate Shoppe features handmade confections, including our world famous chocolate covered bacon! We also offer a variety of truffles, fudge, sea-salted caramels, barks and toffees, graham crackers, pretzels, chocolate-covered fruits and nuts, and five flavors of popcorn!
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!
Chicago International Film Festival
The Chicago International Film Festival is North America's oldest competitive international film festival, showcasing over 175 films from 50 countries for two weeks in October. From red carpet galas and film premieres to stars and filmmakers in attendance, the Festival is one of Chicago's highlight events in the Fall!
CiC is a non-profit comedy theater in Chicago featuring improv, sketch, and theatricals. Also a full service bar.
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.
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.
A three day long fest that can't be missed. Long Grove invites the whole family out to enjoy all the best that the Irish culture offers including: live music, dancers, best dressed dog competition each day, traditional Irish food and drink, and activities for the "wee" folk.
CITY:Long Grove
BlackStone Bar & Grill has an inviting char-house atmosphere accented by a colorful bar, featuring a wide selection of sandwiches, steaks, seafood, and chicken prepared fresh on the grill. We also offer a "home kitchen" menu boasting a variety of "platter-style" recipes passed down through our chefs' families homemade dishes, common when families had more time to spend in the kitchen. BlackStone's diverse selection of appetizers and entrees provides a complete dining experience... whether it be for a romantic dinner for two, or a fun "night out" for the entire family.
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.
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
Hirano Restaurant specializes in sushi. With an endless variety, every taste bud is sure to leave satisfied!
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!
Fiestas Patrias at RiverEdge Park
Celebrate the sound, culture and taste of Mexico at Fiestas Patrias. From the delicious food to the variety of musical acts to the children's play area, there's something for everyone at this fun festival right on the Fox River.
The Graham Foundation, one of the Biennial's presenting partners, will participate by hosting an exhibition and public programs at the Madlener House, a Prairie-style mansion located in the historic Gold Coast neighborhood, where the Graham Foundation is located. Founded in 1956, the Graham Foundation for Advanced Studies in the Fine Arts makes project-based grants to individuals and organizations and produces public programs to foster the development and exchange of diverse and challenging ideas about architecture and its role in the arts, culture, and society. Opening Times: Wednesday - Saturday 11:00am - 6:00pm
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.
Baltria Vintage Auto Gallery Car Show
Every second Saturday of the month the Baltria Car Show is held from May thru October. Live music, free entry, food, giveaways, awards. Visit our Vintage Auto Gallery.
CITY:St. Charles
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.
CITY:Palos Hills
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.
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!!
The Broken Earth Winery in Long Grove offers wine tastings, wine club memberships, video gaming and a seasonal menu of small plates featuring wine friendly nibbles, along with wine, craft beer, and non-alcoholic beverages. Broken Earth Winery brings award-winning Paso Robles wines to Illinois oenophiles.
CITY:Long Grove
Hopvine Brewing Company is an original, locally owned and operated restaurant and brewery in Aurora, IL. Guests immerse themselves in the craft brewing process while looking through windows into the brewery, the fermentation room and ultimately the storage cooler. Hopvine Brewing Company offers a selection of craft beer, fine wines, specialty drinks and an extensive, constantly evolving selection of fresh seasonal menu items.
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
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.
Millhurst Ale House offers a variety of premium steak and seafood, as well as classic comforts, pastas, burgers, pizza, salads and more! 27 Micro Craft Beers and Full Bomber Selection. Check out their menu on BeerMenu.com! Millhurst Ale House has Private and Semi-private dining rooms for your special event.
Great brewery tours, great beers, Taco Thursdays - you must see 5 Rabbit! The name 5 Rabbit was inspired by the Aztec culture of Latin heritage. 5 Rabbit beers are mysterious and captivating, and every taste reveals a new detail. Great for those seeking fresh, unique and delicious beers.
CITY:Bedford Park
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.
Chicago Park District Movies in the Parks
The 16th annual Movies in the Parks series kicks off June 4th, and features more than 250 outdoor screenings of current and classic movies in parks across the city. Bring a picnic basket, blanket, and your friends and family and enjoy a movie in the parks. All movies begin at dusk, weather permitting. Call (312) 742-1134 for daily listings and weather-related cancellations.
The Northwestern Wildcats offer some of the best Division 1 college sports action in the Midwest, featuring 14 teams competing in the Big Ten Conference. Come early and enjoy the festivities at Wildcat Alley for a pre-game fan fest. Home Game Schedule: • Sept. 3: versus Western Michigan • Sept. 10: versus Illinois State • Sept. 17: versus Duke • Sept. 24: versus Nebraska • Oct. 22: versus Indiana • Nov. 5: versus Wisconsin • Nov. 26: versus Illinois
Indoor/outdoor eatery featuring Chi-Town style food. Great food, fantastic prices. Free fries with sandwiches. Famous for their chicken philly sandwich.
Au Cheval has steadily held the "best burger" consensus pretty much since opening in 2012. By now, most locals know the drill: a "single" is actually a double, meaning your two impossibly beefy griddled patties will be enveloped in a creamy combo of cheese and Dijonnaise with just a briny hint of thinly sliced pickles. And you're getting it with an egg.
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
This forest preserve has miles of wooded trails and a quarry lake suitable for hiking and horseback. Fishing, canoeing and kayaking permitted in season.
CITY:Big Rock
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!
CITY:Sugar Grove
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
Interesting variety of vintage books, postcards, jewelry, glass, porcelain, military, coins and deco lighting.
CITY:St. Charles


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LEXINGTON, Ky. – The Belfry Middle School topped off an amazing season with a 46-14 win in the championship game over Louisville Christian Academy on Sunday. This was the Kentucky Middle School Football Association 2012 Championship and playoff.
To get into the finals, the young Pirate's, defeated T.T. Knight of Louisville 51-14 on Saturday and came right back the next day to win in the title game on Sunday.
With a red seas of the Pond Creek Nation filling the stands of Lexington Catholic Stadium the Pirates wasted no time getting on the scoreboard. Devin Varney started the game with a great return to the Centurians 40-yard line. BMS finished it off with a 6-play, 40-yard drive with RayQuan Horton hitting the end zone from 3-yards out. The PAT kick was good by Austin Woolum.
Horton got things going on the defensive side of the ball for the Angry Red defense with a punt block and fumble recovery in the end zone. The kick from Woolum was good making the score 14-0 with 3:44 left in the first quarter.
Varney got things going again on the defensive side of the ball with an interception and he returned it to the house from 46 yards away for a TD. Woolum's kick made it 21-0 in the first.
The second quarter continued like the first, Horton once again scored on the defensive side of the ball after recovering a fumble in the end zone. Woolum's PAT was good making it 28-0.
Andrew Fletcher then got in the action with a 51-yard run to hit pay-dirt, Woolum's kick brought the score to 35-0 with less than 2:00 minutes remaining in the half.
With the Centurians unable to move the ball on offense the Pirates got one more shot before the half. All eyes were on Woolum as he lined up for a 35-yard field goal. He didn't let the crowd down as he split the uprights to end the half with the score of 38-0.
With the score, the clock continued to run in the second half. The Pirates final score came late in the third quarter as Cameron Catron hit pay-dirt from 41- yards out. The 2-point conversion from Austin Hall made it 46-0.
The Centurians finished with two late touchdowns to make the final score 46-14.
Cole Bentley lead the way on the defensive side of the ball with seven tackles, Horton and Hall each had six and Caleb Whitt and Josh Thacker chipped in with five apiece.
Only a brief lightning storm could stop the BMS Pirates Saturday in the state semi- finals against the T.T. Knight Bobcats of Louisville. The Pirates scored on every possession but their last, when they took a knee to claim a victory. The big red offense got rolling with a touchdown from Hall from 36 yards out. Horton took the Bobcats running back down in their own end zone giving the Pirates a safety. The score stood at 8-0.
Fletcher got into the action taking the pigskin to the house from 34 yards out. The 2-point conversion was good by Hall pushing the lead to 16-0 at the end of the first quarter.
The Pirates decided to put the game out of reach in the second quarter scoring three more times.
The Bobcats got on the board with a tipped ball, three Pirate defenders tipped the pass before landing in the receiver's hands. That was the first touchdown the starting unit had given up in over two months, which was on August 30 to be exact.
Catron returned the kickoff 70 yards to hit pay dirt. After holding the Bobcats on defense, Catron called his own number and went 26 yards into the end zone. Woolum kicked the PAT to make it 29-6. Horton bulled his way into the end zone from 2-yards out. Horton also took the ball in for the 2-point conversion. The score stood at 37-6 at the half.
Josh Thacker hit pay-dirt from 28 yards out in the third quarter after running over a few Bobcat defenders right up the middle. The PAT by Woolum made it 44-6. With the running clock due to more than a 35 point lead the quarter ended quickly. The Pirate offense got the ball back in the fourth and Catron scored a TD from 14 yards out. The kick was good by Woolum.
With the score standing at 51-14 the offense took a knee to claim the victory. Chase Dove and Catron both had interceptions and Hall came away with a fumble recovery. Defensive standouts for the Pirates were Hall, Thacker and Bentley.
Horton received the defensive MVP award, while Woolum got offensive MVP trophy by the KMSFA. Bentley, Carton, Fletcher and Hall also received awards.
The BMS team finished the season undefeated with an impressive 17-0 record.
During their amazing playoff run, Belfry Middle School, who was seeded No. 8 in their bracket, defeated Martin County, Greenup County, Mason County, Corbin, TT Knight and Christian Academy of Louisville.
At the event the Belfry cheerleaders also placed 1st in the KMSA cheerleading state championship and the Pirate fans won the Pep Award for best cheering section and given to the school with the most school spirit and support.
The team was treated like rock stars with the welcoming they received arriving back to Pond Creek. Numerous fans lined the roadway along U.S. 119 from Stone to the Belfry Middle School building. They were escorted by fire trucks and police cruisers, with horns and sirens blaring from Coburn Mountain to BMS.
A school celebration to be held at Belfry Middle School Gymnasium on Thursday, November 8, 2012 at 1:00 p.m.
The BMS Pirates are led by head coach Elbert Thacker, the assistants are Herbie Dotson, Jeremy Howard, Erik Rash, Ivan Lee, Andrew Elkins, Cody West, Gary Hall, Van Gibbs, Mark Cook and James Hardin.


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OAKLAND -- Scott Kazmir says he's having more fun pitching now than when he was a young phenom blowing hitters away with an electric fastball.
He's become a more complete pitcher, and the A's are reaping the rewards from their free agent left-hander.
"He's been great for us," catcher Derek Norris said. "Definitely exceeded any expectations of mine.
"By no means did I think he was terrible because I faced him last year and he was very, very good. But he's done a great job for us. He's eating up innings, he's working good counts, he's getting ahead, he's putting zeros up. He's doing anything and everything you could ask of a guy to come into a new ballclub."
Kazmir, 30, who just two years ago was laboring away in an independent league, is 5-1 with a 2.28 ERA for the A's. The team has won seven times in his eight starts.
"Whenever you bring in a guy like that, you have high expectations for him," manager Bob Melvin said of Kazmir, who signed a $22 million, two-year deal in the offseason. "He's been very impressive. I would say he's probably exceeded (expectations) to this point."
Kazmir earned the lucrative two-year deal because of his bounce-back 2013 season with Cleveland, the team he'll face Saturday. He went 10-9 with a 4.04 ERA last year for the Indians, making their roster after going nearly two years without pitching in the big leagues.
A former first-round draft pick who made his major league debut with Tampa Bay at age 20, Kazmir was a two-time All-Star by the time he was 24. He led the major leagues in strikeouts in 2007.
But injuries -- he's made eight trips to the disabled list -- played a role in derailing his career. Traded to the Los Angeles Angels in the middle of the 2009 season, he finally bottomed out soon after. He went 9-15 with a 5.94 ERA in 2010 with two D.L. trips mixed in.
A lower back strain put him on the D.L. after one start with the Angels in 2011. After going winless in five minor league rehabilitation starts, he was released.
Kazmir didn't find another suitor until summer of 2012 when he signed with the Sugar Land Skeeters of the independent Atlantic League. The numbers there still weren't great, but after playing winter ball in Puerto Rico, the Indians gave him a chance.
Kazmir said his struggles were more mental than physical.
"It was a tough situation," he said. "But it was just mentally you feel like you're on the right pace, you're on the right track and you've just got to let it happen."
He's become a smarter and more mature pitcher.
"I'm not just trying to rear back and throw as hard as I can and make them swing and miss," Kazmir said. "It's actually more fun this way to be able to manipulate the ball a little more and get some quick outs when I need to. I have stuff where I can set up guys to get a double play, stuff that I never had before. I was more just strike 'em out or probably walk 'em. I just expanded my game."
John Jaso, the other half of the A's catching platoon, sees the same thing.
"When he was younger, he just threw as hard as he could and he was successful doing it," said Jaso, who was briefly a teammate of Kazmir in Tampa Bay in 2008. "As you get older and the game ages you, you have to adapt and he's been able to do that. That's really helped him out later on and kind of resurrected his career."
Melvin loves the fact that Kazmir is now capable of winning even on days in which he doesn't have the greatest fastball velocity.
"He finds different ways to do things," Melvin said. "Some days he'll be throwing 94, other days 89, 90. His mix of pitches right now is really making him who he is."
The trip from the top of the mountain to the bottom has not only shaped Kazmir as a pitcher, but provided the inspiration to get back on top.
"You've kind of seen both ends now," he said. "You feel like you've played at a high level and now it's a point where you're just trying to make it however you can. You've had that taste and you want to get back there. That's kind of the whole motivation to go through all that."
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A look at Scott Kazmir's path to the A's:
First-round pick: The New York Mets selected the left-handed Texan with the 15th pick of the 2002 amateur draft.
All-Star: Kazmir was a 2006 and 2008 All-Star with Tampa Bay and led the major leagues with 239 strikeouts in 2007.
Out of the league: Injuries derailed Kazmir, and he was released by the Los Angeles Angels in 2011 and spent 2012 with the independent Sugar Land Skeeters.
Resurgence: Kazmir signed a free-agent contract with Cleveland last season and became a force in its rotation, going 10-9 with a 4.04 ERA. He signed with Oakland in the offseason.


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Even as it reels from the slowdown in personal-computer chip sales, Intel (INTC) faces a new and worrisome threat from a growing group of rivals led by a puny Sunnyvale upstart.
Anticipating a tectonic shift in the way data is shuttled across computer networks, Applied Micro Circuits three years ago began developing an energy-saving server chip that targets the needs of Internet-based companies such as Facebook and Google (GOOG). Now the product is nearing the market, and Intel, which dominates this part of the chip industry, is preparing for battle.
"Applied is a significant threat," said Raymond James analyst Hans Mosesmann. Even though its $195 million in annual sales and 649 employees are dwarfed by Intel's $53 billion and workforce of 105,000, Intel, he said, "will lose market share."
The competition comes at a tough time for Santa Clara-based Intel, a storied Silicon Valley company that has led the PC-chip business for decades. Its sales surged for years but have flattened out in recent quarters as consumers shunned PCs for smartphones and tablets.
So Intel isn't going to give up its server-chip business without a fight.
Those chips make up most of Intel's data-center products, which account for 20 percent of its total sales -- $10.7 billion last year. That money is even more crucial amid the slowdown in its sales of PC chips, which provide 64 percent of its revenue. Yet analysts say Intel's iron grip on the server market, where it sells 90 percent of the brainy microprocessors, could weaken with the shift to cloud computing.
So to shore up those sales the company just announced a new line of energy-efficient server chips. Although spokesman Radoslaw Walczyk disputed speculation that the new chips are meant as a shot across Applied Micro's bow, he acknowledged, "We're taking every competitor very seriously," and added, "We're not going to make it easy for them." Walczyk said Intel's chips will be superior.
For years, servers -- which provide data and other resources to computers on networks -- processed huge amounts of information, requiring the powerful chips that are Intel's specialty. But with the cloud model -- where data is accessed from Web-based servers -- the machines often do smaller jobs for each customer. That makes it possible to use less powerful chips that also gobble less electricity, a huge plus for server operators.
The cloud-computing trend prompted Applied Micro to make a big business bet that it hopes will result in a major payoff.
Incorporated in 1979, Applied Micro for years made chips for data storage and communications equipment, such as routers and wireless base stations. That business is worth upward of $750 million a year, according to Michael Major, a company vice president. But he said that market wasn't big enough for Paramesh Gopi, who became Applied Micro's CEO in 2009 and who favored "an order of magnitude shift" in its business ambitions. So in 2010, Gopi took aim at the cloud-server chip sector, currently worth at least $3 billion a year.
Applied Micro's low-power processors use a design from the British firm ARM. The ARM architecture already is used in the vast majority of smartphones and tablets, where Intel is seeking a foothold, and some analysts believe those chips can also gain traction in servers.
Applied Micro isn't alone. Others developing ARM server chips include Advanced Micro Devices of Sunnyvale, Santa Clara-based Nvidia, Cavium of San Jose and South Korea's Samsung. But some industry experts say Applied Micro's new chip -- dubbed X-Gene -- has features that should boost its performance over the standard ARM blueprint, making it the most likely immediate threat to Intel.
Some industry experts contend server makers welcome the ARM competitors, hoping they'll force Intel to keep its prices low. Indeed, Mosesmann said he has been told that Hewlett-Packard (HPQ) will include Applied Micro's chip in one of its servers.
The Palo Alto leviathan declined to comment on that, and the issue is a touchy one for Intel. The chipmaker doesn't disclose how many server chips it sells to particular companies. But HP is the world's top server supplier and also Intel's biggest overall chip customer, accounting for 18 percent of Intel's revenue in 2012.
Internet companies that are considered likely customers for ARM servers include Facebook, Google, Netflix (NFLX), Yahoo (YHOO) and Amazon, according to Bernstein Research analysts, who concluded in a recent report that "we see some risks for Intel" when the ARM chips hit the market.
Characterizing the budding server-chip competition as a looming war, Sergis Mushell of research firm Gartner agreed that Intel could be vulnerable. With PC chip sales slowing, he said, it may be so focused on breaking into the mobile-device market, where ARM dominates, that it may not sufficiently heed ARM's threat on the server side.
"If you concentrate your military on one area too much," he said, "you can get flanked on the other."
Still, the Santa Clara giant is a formidable foe, especially for a challenger a fraction its size, according to Linley Gwennap, a chip expert with the Linley Group.
"Intel," he predicted, "is going to be trying to throw every trick in the book at them to get them out of the market."
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When thinking of Mexico, most people think of our beaches, sun, arts and crafts, tacos, tequila, … not many know that Mexico is getting more and more famous for our excellent wines and renowned vineyards. The wine culture is growing nation wide, and I thought August, the time of wine harvest, would be the perfect time to talk about wines with Capella Ixtapa's Food & Beverage Manager, Miriam Vazquez. Read our conversation about Mexican wines and food pairings she and our Chef recommend for summer and fall.
Miriam, can you share with us some insights into Mexican wines?
Because of Ixtapa Zihuatanejo's tropical climate, our guests tend to opt in more often for tequila and mezcal, but they do love a good glass of wine as well. Some of Mexico's best-known wine varieties are Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Nebbiolo and Tempranillo. In the last few years, especially in the tropical areas like Ixtapa, refreshing and light white fruity wines and rosès have become popular.
What are your favorite Mexican wines this summer?
At Capella Ixtapa we have an extensive wine list. Among the Mexican wines I'd highlight two of them; one is Madero 2V, from Casa Madero, which is aromatic and fruity, and perfect for pairings with salads and fish. The other favorite this summer is Gabriel from Adobe Guadalupe, which is intense, well balanced and is wonderful for pairings with selected dishes and cuts that we offer at A Mares restaurant.
What is your guiding principle when selecting wines for our wine cellar?
We are always looking for young, fruity and light wines; and from there we complement the selection with wines that can satisfy even the most demanding palate and pair with complex dishes. Of course wines that are best enjoyed in the warm climate of Ixtapa are always a priority. Seasonally we add new wines that will perfectly accompany new seasonal dishes on our restaurants' menus as well.
Which food and wine pairings do you recommend at Capella Ixtapa's restaurants this fall?
I would recommend the Short Rib of A Mares, a delicious dish cooked slowly in its own juice, and accompany it with a glass of Cabernet Sauvignon by Casa Grande. Or taste the complexity of Chardonnay from the same vineyard, together with seafood offered at the Seafood Market.
How do you enjoy wine?
For me personally the best way to enjoy a good glass of wine is during dinner, on a very nice evening, and most important: good company.
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NSF to Invest $18.5 Million in Green Grid Technologies
September 10, 2008
The National Science Foundation (NSF) announced on September 8 that it will establish a new NSF Engineering Research Center (ERC) at North Carolina State University for power grid technologies that can effectively integrate renewable energy and energy storage systems. The new "NSF ERC for Future Renewable Electric Energy Delivery and Management Systems," or FREEDM systems for short, will develop a new, distributed power grid network that will permit any combination and scale of energy sources and storage devices to be connected to the grid through standard grid-interface modules. This "Internet for energy" will work as a "plug-and-play" system to make it easy to sell excess energy from renewable energy systems to power companies. NSF will invest about $18.5 million in the new ERC over the next five years.
Since 1985, the NSF's ERC program has fostered broad-based research and education collaborations in close partnership with industry. The new NSF ERC for FREEDM Systems will be based at North Carolina State University in Raleigh, in partnership with four other U.S. universities and with contributions from universities in Germany and Switzerland. The ERC will work with more than 65 industry partners, including many small start-up firms, as well as 18 state and local government organizations in Arizona, California, Florida, New York, North Carolina, and Tennessee. See the press releases from NSF and North Carolina State University, as well as the new FREEDM Systems Center Web site.
If there was any question that power grids are an essential part of renewable energy development, it was settled in late August, when two wind power developers snatched up 585 megawatts of transmission capacity on the planned 850-megawatt Wyoming-Colorado Intertie Project. GreenHunter Wind Company, LLC and Duke Energy Ohio, Inc. plan to develop wind projects near Chugwater, Wyoming, delivering the power to consumers in Colorado. According to the Wyoming Infrastructure Authority (WIA), the two companies had the only winning bids on the proposed transmission line. Renewable energy developers have also had long waits to gain access to existing transmission lines, particularly in California and the Midwest. The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) issued guidance for possible interconnection queue reforms in March, and in July and August, it allowed reforms to the process for the California and Midwest grid operators, which are called "independent system operators" or ISOs. See the WIA press release (PDF 113 KB), the FERC Generator Interconnection Web page, and the press releases from the California ISO (PDF 81 KB) and Midwest ISO (PDF 48 KB). Download Adobe Reader.


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Axis-Shield and Bio-Rad Laboratories received FDA clearance of the BioPlex® 2200 Anti-CCP test for the detection of rheumatoid arthritis (RA). The assay, which measures anticyclic citrullinated peptide antibodies (anti-CCP), has also been launched in the U.S.
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The BioPlex 2200 system is a fully automated, random-access multiplex testing system and provides clinical laboratories with the capability to process multiple individual tests that are traditionally processed separately. The BioPlex 2200 system conserves patient sample volume, consolidates workstations, and simplifies workflow.
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Fast-Food Workers Protest Pay, Aim to Unionize
By Annie Gasparro
Dozens of fast-food-chain workers gathered outside of McDonald's, Burger King and other restaurants in New York City on Thursday, protesting for higher pay and the right to form a union.
Mobilized by New York Communities for Change, an organization that previously helped unionize car wash and supermarket employees in the area, cashiers and cooks came together in hopes of roughly doubling their pay to $15 an hour.
Strikes were scheduled at various restaurants around the city all day, culminating with a 4 p.m. rally at the McDonald's in Time Square. Organizers said the first demonstration, at a McDonald's near Grand Central Station at 6 a.m., included 14 of the 17 employees scheduled to work that shift.
"McDonald's values our employees and has consistently remained committed to them, so in turn they can provide quality service to our customers," a spokeswoman for McDonald's said in a statement.
However, like most fast-food chains, McDonald's restaurants are primarily owned and operated by franchisees, leaving the corporate office out of the labor decisions. The company spokeswoman described pay and benefits as "competitive within the quick-service restaurant industry."
Fast-food chains are already struggling to boost profitability, as low consumer confidence and high food costs are weighing in on their earnings. In October, McDonald's same-store sales, a key indicator of restaurant success, declined for the first time in nearly a decade.
Representatives from Burger King and Yum Brands — which owns KFC, Taco Bell and Pizza Hut — were not immediately available to comment on their workers' decision to protest.
One of the city's largest restaurant-management companies, Riese Organization,
owns about 75 restaurants in the metropolitan area, including KFC, Taco Bell and
other fast-food chains.
Pamela Waldrom, a 26-year-old mother of two young children, works at Riese's KFC restaurant in Penn Station. She said she has been working there for eight years, and that her $7.75-an-hour pay is barely enough to justify the hour-and-a-half commute from Brooklyn's Flatbush section.
"I am going to school and supporting my kids. I can't cover half of my expenses with this pay," Waldrom said. "It just feels good to be out here and know that there are other people in the same position as me, and we can fight for change together."
Jonathan Westin, organizing director for New York Communities for Change, said the success working with grocery store and car wash employees encouraged the group to take on the fast-food giants.
"We found that the biggest industry of low-wage work in the city is fast food," he said. "The fast-food industry has been seen for so long as teenagers working after-school jobs, but that isn't the case anymore, especially after the recession."
On the other hand, the National Restaurant Association sided with its member
chains, saying "the New York City restaurant industry is to be commended for providing jobs through a sluggish economy."
"The industry, including quick service restaurants, is one of the best paths
to achieving the American dream and has provided opportunities for millions of
Americans," said Scott DeFife, executive vice president of Policy & Government
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JUCO transfers expect to compete for starting jobs
Published: Monday, February 11, 2013 at 3:30 a.m.
Last Modified: Sunday, February 10, 2013 at 10:24 p.m.
TUSCALOOSA | Leon Brown can hardly wait for spring practice to begin at the University of Alabama. Brandon Hill knows he's got to put in his time conditioning first.
Two of seven new faces to the Crimson Tide football program, offensive linemen Brown and Hill are the biggest of Alabama's seven scholarship January enrollees who will be eligible for spring drills in March, and the only two to come to Alabama from other colleges.
Brown expects to compete at right tackle, where UA has lost D.J. Fluker to early NFL Draft entry. At 6-foot-6, 305 pounds, Brown was a quick and athletic tackle for ASA College in Brooklyn, N.Y., who excelled in pass protection. Hill, who spent last year at Hargrave Military Academy in Chatham, Va., said he's still got some weight to lose before he'll feel ready to compete.
Hill said he weighs 390 pounds, with a goal of 350, and already has lost 16 pounds in his first three weeks at the Capstone.
"My weight," Hill listed as his primary objective. "Get it down, get in shape better, try and get out there on the field as fast as I can."
To that end, Hill has been working with the athletic department's nutritionist, Amy Bragg.
"She's great. She taught me how to cook food, how to actually eat what I have to eat," Hill said. "To be honest, I thought Gatorade helps with that, but they said, 'Wait a minute, if you take water you'll be good.'"
Although Hill played primarily at right tackle at Hargrave, he said he could also compete at guard for the Crimson Tide. Hill signed with Alabama's 2012 signing class but was unable to academically qualify and went to Hargrave to secure his eligibility.
Brown is expected to compete this spring with Austin Shepherd and others for the right tackle position vacated by Fluker. But the Maryland native isn't waiting for spring drills to begin preparing.
"I'm here early to learn the system, get in the weight room, get stronger so I can produce the best I can when I get on the field," Brown said.
He played left tackle at ASA.
"My time in Brooklyn was very, you know, needed," Brown said. "I needed to get the experience of getting a higher level of college football in. It prepared me very well to be here right now."
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Roger Mellie Roger Mellie Jul 4, 2013 09:58 Flag
Is this Brazil matey Paulinho's transfer gonna be confirmed? Ive even cried a little just like he has over this new saga. Im now rather irritable just like my IBSSort: Newest | Oldest | Most Replied Expand all replies
FABONGRASS FABONGRASS Jul 4, 2013 15:53 Flag
Ah....IBS......no doubt brought on by the stress heaped upon you yiddos by the mighty Arsenal, year in, year out.
Take a deep breath and count to ten Roger.....slowly to ten Roger....
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Roger Mellie Roger Mellie Jul 4, 2013 16:10 Flag
I see you still pine after your former player Fabregash then, thought you change your name by now.
May i suggest the name #$%$ face" as you really do have the boat of a big dripping vadge. You also sound very homosexual. Please confirm the above
After seeing those gorgeous birds in the crowds over there last week no wonder the guy's crying because he's shipping out.


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All in the family: Sports genes
Family attitude pervades Zides Sport Shop
July 26, 2013
When Zides Sports Shop founder Bob Zide died in 2003, it hit his son Rod in several different ways....
Just found out that an unnamed sports volunteer in one of the communities Zide's "supports" recently got his/her a*s reamed for ordering shirts from a different company. He/She ordered BETTER QUALITY shirts and PAID LESS than Zide's wanted to charge. This place is a joke. My business will continue to go elsewhere, and everyone I contact will be referred to someone OTHER than Zide's.
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Yeah, hickory, but why do they insist on charging the highest prices for the lowest quality when they sell to these communities? Just like Fenton...when the companies became the responsibility of the younger generation(s), they completely stopped caring for the ones that supported them in the beginning.
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Lest we forget...Both Bob and Gabe were big contributors both financially and personally to the communities of Williamstown and Marietta. I haven't had a need to purchase any athletic equipment in some time but if I did there is only one place to spend my money....Yep that's right Zides!
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Whoop, whoop for Zides!......they sure don't fall over the walk in customers in downtown Marietta. Over the years when our kids were in sports our first stop was Zides. And it Didn't take long to figure out they weren't interested in selling to an individual. Unless they were on teams of 25 or more. They don't need the small town business anymore.
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United States Supreme Court Justice Stephen Breyer discusses the role of the Court in American government and explains why he believes the justices should interpret the Constitution in a way that works in practice as well as in theory.
Breyer rejects approaches that look exclusively at the Constitution's text or the 18th century views of the framers and instead advocates a pragmatic approach that applies unchanging constitutional values to ever-changing circumstances.
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